S04E09 · SCENE 17/43 · 20:06
Michael confronts his mother's boyfriend

Michael argues with his mother's boyfriend about money and his brother Bug.

20:06→23:10
in the episode · 3m 04s · S04E09

What happens

20:06–23:10

Michael's mother's boyfriend criticizes him for being cold and demands the DSS card. Michael argues back, and the boyfriend threatens him. Bug is told to go upstairs.

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ThreadSchool and community

Key lines

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20:45

What'd l tell you? Bubs gets it the first time. Here.

21:28

You gonna make it spill everywhere, you see?

22:02

Bug, go upstairs to your room.

22:31

Before the first of the month, then.

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Beats

21:43Boyfriend tells Bug to go upstairs
22:22Boyfriend demands DSS card

Scene in the episode

20:06–23:10
A · Bodie street crew
B · Carcetti political transition
C · Bubbles informant deal

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