Summary A young David races from his home at The Ville (a Housing Project) just in time to miss his school bus. David finally arrives at school where he transforms into a class clown and sees his best friend Seren, who is distressed at the sight of his stepfather, Mr. Kelly. David and Seren enter the class of Dr. Woods-Trap. When Seren's oral presentation is met with enthusiasm, David whispers something charged into Seren's ear. Stung by his words, Seren strikes David. Upon arriving home, David is given an ultimatum by Raynan, the neighborhood badass. David tells his mother, Gloria, about his fight with Seren, and she unravels. He then delivers babysitting money to Ms. Elijah. Later, at Raynan's request, David is the lookout for The Ville, but he reminds his younger brother JG that Raynan is not trustworthy. David later laments to Sky. The next day at school, David spots Seren covered in bruises, and David talks to Sky about it. Their conversation leads to a deeper revelation about Sky.

• Coming-of-Age
• Drama