The Waiver Wire Episode 10 - All In The Game

At Fox River Penitentiary, Jesse Barksdale and D'justin Barksdale meet in the hallway.

D'justin walks past Jesse.

Jesse Barkdale

Yo, D.

D'justin turns around looks back at Jesse, uninterested.

Jesse Barkdale

Yo, we need to talk about getting out of this consolation bracket.

About shaving these years off our bid.

Not just for me, but for you too.

D'justin Barksdale

Look man.

I know you got some shit planned, like you always do.

But I don't want no part of what you do no more.

You wanted me to carry this, so I'm carrying it.

So just leave me the fuck alone.

D'justin walks off.

"I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase.

It's all in the game though, right?" - Victor Oumar

Det. Joyce

You wanted to talk?

So talk.

Victor Oumar

Heard y'all put the boy Barksdale behind bars.

Victor Oumar visits the SCGD unit with a special offer.

Det. Joyce

We've arrested him.

His season is pretty much over.

Don't see how he can make the playoffs now.

Victor Oumar

But y'all let Stringer walk?

Det. Joyce

We haven't gotten to Stringer yet.

His playoff chances are still alive.

But we do have one of his former Fantasy players scheduled to appear in court.

We're looking for witnesses to testify against him in the Miss Jackson murder.

Victor Oumar

I'm your man.

Det. Joyce

You?

You saw Doug Martin kill Miss Jackson?

Victor Oumar

Yep.

Det. Joyce

And you're willing to testify in open court?

This isn't the same as the wire.

Everyone will know you're testifying against Kenneth Bell.

Victor Oumar

Sure do.

I already told you, Oumar don't scare.

It's either play or get played.

Det. Joyce

Sounds personal between you and Barksdale.

Victor Oumar

Oh, indeed.

*Commercial*

*Commercial*

In court, Victor Oumar walks in to testify against Doug Martin.

He gestures a gun towards Kenneth Bell.

Kenneth Bell

Whispering:

Faggot.

Det. Tai walks in to watch the court proceeding.

Kim Wexler

Mr. Oumar, could you please state your name for the record.

Victor Oumar

Victor Oumar Little.

Kim Wexler

And what is it that you do for a living, Mr. Oumar?

Victor Oumar

I rip and run.

Kim Wexler

You...?

Victor Oumar

I rob drug dealers.

The jury laughs.

Kim Wexler

Mr. Oumar, how does someone rob drug dealers and live to tell about it?

Victor Oumar

Day to time, I suppose.

Kim Wexler

And do you know the defendant, Doug Martin?

Victor Oumar

Sure do.

Saw him the day of the shooting.

He was holding that 380 in his hands when he shot Miss Jackson.

Det. Tai

Hell of a witness, huh?

Kenneth Bell turns around and finds Det. Tai sitting behind him.

Kenneth Bell

Word on the street is, Oumar was no where near them rises when shit popped.

Streets say, he was on the North side robbing some Chinatown dealers.

Det. Tai

That's the word on the streets huh?

Problem is, we ain't on the streets, String.

We're in a court of law.

Maurice Levy

Possession of a hand gun, possessing a concealed weapon.

Assault by pointing, robbery.

Deadly weapon, violation of parole.

Followed by one count of attempted murder.

And you testify that you rob drug dealers.

This is what you do.

Victor Oumar

Yes sir.

Maurice Levy

You walk the streets of San Francisco.

With a gun, taking what you want, when you want it.

Willing to use violence when your demands aren't met.

This is who you are.

Maurice Levy

Why should we believe your testimony?

Why should we believe anything you say?

Victor Oumar

That's up to y'all really.

Maurice Levy

You say, you're aren't here testifying against the defendant because of any deal you made with the police.

That' you're here because you want to tell the truth about what happened to Miss Jackson?

Victor Oumar

Yup.

Maurice Levy

When you are, in fact, the type of person who would gun down someone in the housing project and lie to the police about it, would you not?

Victor Oumar

Ay look, I ain't never put my gun on no citizen.

Maurice Levy

You are amoral, are you not?

You are feeding off the violence and despair of the Fantasy Game.

You are stealing from those who themselves are stealing from the lifeblood of our city.

You are a parasite who leeches off...

Victor Oumar

Just like you, man.

Maurice Levy

... Excuse me? What?

Victor Oumar

I got the shot gun, you got the briefcase.

It's all in the game though, right?

*Commercial*

*Commercial*

Det. Minh

This could be it detective.

Perhaps your first playoff appearance in the WCC.

Det. Howard

Well you know, it's best not to get ahead of myself.

But I think it's safe to say that this has been my best season ever.

Det. Minh

Give credit where credit is due.

You really crafted your team well this season.

All that time spent in the offseason preparing for the Fantasy Draft really paid off.

You're a hell of a Fantasy Manager.

Det. Howard

Thanks.

And who knows, maybe I can actually do some good in the playoffs.

Maybe I'll see you there, Minh.

Later that day, Det. Minh visits D'justin Barksdale.

Det. Minh

D'justin.

This is it for you.

Last chance to get out of the consolation bracket.

May I ask why you decided to revoke your testimony?

D'justin Barksdale

Look, my decision is my decision.

It don't matter how came to it.

I'm taking full responsibility for my actions and I'm gonna live with the consequences.

Ain't nobody make me go to Oakland, nobody make me take the package.

Det. Minh

Yeas, but they made you turn down the deal.

Did they threaten you?

 Because we can protect you.

We can move you out of Fox River, away from your cousin.

Move you to the same facility as Tekashi.

We're here to help.

D'justin Barksdale

Are you?

Look, there ain't nothing else to talk about.

Leave me be.

I'll do my time.

Julian Edelman

Regular season is winding down.

Think we've done one hell of a job this year.

The Baugh

It doesn't feel like it.

Barksdale got off easy.

Rocksonberg is gone.

Kenneth Bell is still out there.

Julian Edelman

Well, we still have the playoffs.

Maybe we finally win it this year.

The Baugh

You're right.

We still have work to do.

Something tells me, the SCGD unit is turning on us.

We may need to take appropriate action come playoff time.

For now, we need one more win.

Narrator

With the regular season winding down,

playoffs spots are up for the taking.

Narrator

With only two spots clinched thus far, 

Victor Oumar and Det. Joyce stand by waiting for the rest of the field to settle.

In a tumultuous season that seeds #3 through #11 separated by 1 game,

this is perhaps the closest race to FantasyMania in league history.

Narrator

It is truly anyone's game with 9 Fantasy Managers still in the running and only 4 playoff spots remaining.

A season marred by inconsistencies, 

this final week of the regular season can shift the dynamic of the entire league.

Narrator

Covfefe 6-6.

Narrator

Minh's Team 6-6.

Narrator

#7tormsComing 6-6.

Narrator

howard's team 6-6.

Narrator

HitMikeJonesUpOnDaLo 6-6.

Narrator

Stealthy's Team 5-7.

Narrator

Justin's Team 6-6.

Legion of Whom 5-7.

Narrator

Sarcastaball 5-7.

Narrator

All remain in the hunt.

And it is truly anyone's game.

The remaining Fantasy Managers remain hopeful to grab one of the four playoff spots left.

All roads lead to Sunday.

The path to FantasyMania ends this weekend.

Week 12 Recap: #7tormsComing vs. Legion of Whom

We kick off Week 12 with Lt. Kevin meeting with SFPD Police Commissioner Loeb. 

Commissioner Loeb

You've done well for yourself, Lieutenant.

You and your unit have had quite the successful season.

Det. Joyce Greggs has clinched a playoff spot.

Det. Tai McLuu leads the league in points and appears to be headed to the playoffs.

Det. Minh is right behind him.

Lt. Kevin

We've done pretty well so far.

But there's still work to be done if we're to ensure that an SF Cousin doesn't win the league this year.

Commissioner Loeb

That's very good, Lieutenant.

It's too bad that this has to come to an end.

Lt. Kevin

Oh, we're still in it, Commissioner.

D'justin Barksdale withdrew his testimony, but with a little more time.

We think we can convince him to reconsider.

Kenneth Bell's team is pretty good, but I think we'll take them in the regional.

Commissioner Loeb

Well, not if we have anything to say about it.

Just let us handle everything.

Baugh is out and you're in.

Wrap up the case, Lieutenant.

You've got the main target, Jesse Barksdale.

Finish what you have and close the case.

Lt. Kevin

Sir, with all due respect.

All we got on Jesse Barksdale is attempt to purchase.

With that, all we got in Barksdale finished for the season and locked up throughout the summer.

He won't do any real time and Kenneth Bell gets to walk.

Without D'justin's testimony, Kenneth will get a spot in the playoffs and chance to win the title.

That's not good enough for me.

We need more time.

And sir, if this has anything to do with President Trump and his grudge with The Baugh...

Commissioner Loeb

I said wrap it up.

The Baugh isn't even from Seattle.

He's a San Francisco cousin and his Mustang unit should have nothing to do with the SFPD.

Lt. Kevin

The Baugh is a federal agent.

We had no choice but to move forward with his unit.

Commissioner Loeb

And I am telling you, these instructions are coming from an authority even higher than the FBI.

Arrest Barksdale and call it a day.

Quit while you're ahead, Lieutenant.

Lt. Kevin

With all due respect, this is bullshit.

Singles Match

Covfefe vs. Rockson's Team

Back in the SCGD unit, Det. Tai goes over film on Rocksonberg,

Det. Tai

How could the son of a bitch just disappear?

Where has he gone to?

Ed

Mr. Berg. You are here.

Welcome to New Hampshire.

Ed

Your season is done, Mr. Berg.

But perhaps you can get ready for next season.

Maybe do better than an auto draft next year.

Rocksonberg

...

Ed

So what brings you into town?

Business or pleasure?

Rocksonberg

Business.

Always business.

Winner via Pinfall:

Rockson's Team

Rocksonberg picks up the Week 12 win.
He's avoided serious jail time, but his season is over and he is mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

Lt. Kevin

Where's the rest of the unit?

I have something to announce to everyone.

Det. Tai

Joyce is out scouting Prop Vinny.

Lt. Kevin

Well call her back in.

We're wrapping up the case today.

We have a warrant out for Jesse Barksdale arrest this afternoon.

McLuu, you're coming with.

Det. Tai

Lieutenant?

The fuck are we doing that for?

Jesse Barksdale would only go away for a year.

We're not done yet.

Lt. Kevin

I said we're done.

This is coming from Commissioner Loeb.

The Baugh

No it's not.

It's coming from President Trump.

Singles Match

Better than the 9ers vs. Sarcastaball

Det. Joyce

I'm not sure we're gonna be able to catch Prop Vinny doing much.

Det. Joyce

5-6. 11th place.

No Greek, no distribution.

At least he won't be any trouble for the rest of this season.

Prop Vinny

Another unsuccessful season, I'm afraid.

Without The Greek, we're back to square one.

We won't be able to sustain the Co-Op.

And Fantasy Mangers will go back to fighting over corners.

The last shipment should hold us over, but we'll have to stretch ration our meals until The Greek gets back on his feet.

Michael Crabtree is disappointed in the season.

Winner via Pinfall:
Better than the 9ers

Det. Joyce

Maybe... just maybe we can find the location of their last shipment.

Singles Match

#7tormsComing vs. Legion of Whom

Det. Tai

Aw, this is bullshit Lieutenant.

We should be taking this asshole down for a lot more than attempt to purchase.

Lt. Kevin

I know it.

But it's chain of command, McLuu.

Jesse Barksdale

Shit. Man.

If they got a wire in here, they got us saying all kinds of shit.

What's up with Levy?

Kenneth Bell

He said he's gonna meet us down there.

The Baugh and the SCGD unit make their way into Barksdale's office.

The Baugh

Look at these two roody poos.

Jesse Barksdale and Kenneth "Stringer" Bell.

You two candy asses been running around San Francisco like you run this bitch.

Well The Baugh says this, there's only one son of a bitch that runs this city.

And that's the trail blazing, eyebrow raising, take you to school and drop you off in class,

so Amari Cooper can drop 30 points on your ass!

The Baugh!

And that's why The Baugh came here persoanlyl to slap the taste off your lips.

And stick his size 13 boot straight up your candy asses!

Jesse Barksdale

Sound like police brutality.

The Baugh

Book his ass.

Jesse Barksdale surrenders and Lt. Kevin puts the handcuffs on him.

Lt. Kevin

You have the right to remain silent.

Everything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law.

Kenneth Bell turns around surrendering as well.

Det. Tai

Catch you later.

Barksdale and Bell exchange a glance.

Winner via Pinfall:
#7tormsComing

Jesse Barksdale is arrested, effectively ending his season.

Kenneth Bell, however, wins his Week 12 matchup and keeps his playoff hopes alive.

While on the outside, Kenneth Bell may be able to keep the Barksdale organization afloat while Jesse Barksdale faces up to a year in prison.