Hardcore Composer

Gang Starr

Charles Blakey plays cards with Ricky and Clarence; friends needle him about unemployment and looming foreclosure, establishing his debts and drift.

High Noon

Andy Cooper

In a card game, Charles admits taking bank cash and blames reputation fallout for lost work; friends react as his financial desperation and foreclosure risk crystallize.

Friendless Blues

Eartha Kitt

While Charles is with Narciss outside, disturbing screams from the locked-in Anniston below intrude; Charles deflects and steps away

Don't Walk Away

Jade

Charles back upstairs at the party after Anniston's basement confessions.