2012
Detective Bud Carter's investigation into Nady Grace expands to the Aryan Brotherhood, led by the incarcerated Jesse Wheeler, who becomes an informant for Bud and Agent Martin Fitch. Jesse's volatile nature and the Brotherhood's pervasive influence complicate his cooperation, especially after Lucian Adams orders him to kill Bud. A violent shootout at Bud's home results in Jesse saving Bud's life but suffering severe injuries, leaving Bud distraught. In a final sting operation at a tavern, Jesse, despite his injuries, attacks the Aryan Brotherhood leaders in a bloody massacre, leading to Lucian Adams's arrest and subsequent interrogation by Bud.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Detective Bud Carter’s pursuit of a dangerous Aryan Brotherhood ring propels him and informant Jesse Wheeler through escalating stakes.
Open full beat sheetBud Carter is listed as Police Lieutenant. 31 years old, tense, coarse features, thick beard, determined. In the parsed data, Bud Carter is connected to 27 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
27 scenes / 25 dialogue linesJesse Wheeler is listed as Criminal / Aryan Brotherhood Leader. 31 years old, cold eyes, handlebar mustache, covered in tattoos, dangerous. In the parsed data, Jesse Wheeler is connected to 17 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
17 scenes / 13 dialogue linesMike Braddock is listed as Captain of Detectives. 40s, Bud's superior. In the parsed data, Mike Braddock is connected to 13 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
13 scenes / 11 dialogue linesCatfish Stanton is listed as Criminal / AB Soldier. 30 years old, lean and fierce. In the parsed data, Catfish Stanton is connected to 12 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
12 scenes / 8 dialogue linesBuzz McKinnon is listed as Criminal / AB Soldier. 32 years old, large and imposing, neck tattoos. In the parsed data, Buzz McKinnon is connected to 11 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
11 scenes / 0 dialogue linesNady Grace is listed as Criminal / Fence. 35 years old, tattooed, thinning hair. In the parsed data, Nady Grace is connected to 10 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
10 scenes / 3 dialogue linesRay Wheeler is listed as Criminal. 29 years old, dope-thin, bloodshot eyes. In the parsed data, Ray Wheeler is connected to 10 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
10 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDaniel Kiersey is listed as Attorney. 40s, sharp, confident, expensively dressed. In the parsed data, Daniel Kiersey is connected to 6 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
6 scenes / 6 dialogue linesLucian Adams is listed as Aryan National Party Leader. 51 years old, dark eyes, sharp, gun metal features. In the parsed data, Lucian Adams is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 27.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMartin Fitch is listed as Special Agent / Deputy Chief of Staff. 30 years old, young face, out of his element. In the parsed data, Martin Fitch is connected to 4 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
4 scenes / 9 dialogue linesLynn Wheeler is listed as Jesse's wife. 30s, pregnant. In the parsed data, Lynn Wheeler is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBud Carter negotiates a purchase of emeralds from Nady Grace while Ray Wheeler watches the news.
Bud Carter, Nady Grace, Ray WheelerA shootout occurs after Ray realizes Bud is a cop.
Bud Carter, Nady Grace, Ray WheelerThe Metro Squad celebrates the bust, but Bud remains suspicious.
Bud Carter, Mike Braddock, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonBud interrogates Grace and Ray.
Bud Carter, Nady Grace, Ray Wheeler, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonBud and Shepard stake out Jesse Wheeler's home.
Bud Carter, Buzz McKinnonBud and his team arrest Jesse Wheeler.
Bud Carter, Jesse Wheeler, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonPolice raid Jesse's house and find a cache of weapons and evidence.
Bud Carter, Jesse Wheeler, Lynn Wheeler, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonBud discusses the case with Captain Braddock.
Bud Carter, Mike BraddockBud confronts Jesse in his cell.
Bud Carter, Jesse WheelerGrace encounters Catfish Stanton.
Nady Grace, Catfish StantonGrace encounters Catfish and Buzz in a men's room, leading to his murder.
Nady Grace, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonJesse is processed into prison and reunited with his brother Ray.
Jesse Wheeler, Ray WheelerJesse and Ray work out while discussing the danger they are in.
Jesse Wheeler, Ray WheelerJesse confronts Ray about his betrayal.
Jesse Wheeler, Ray WheelerBud and his team discuss the Aryan Brotherhood and Jesse Wheeler.
Bud Carter, Mike BraddockLynn is at home with the baby while Jesse works on his truck outside.
Lynn Wheeler, Jesse WheelerCatfish visits Jesse to check on him after his release.
Jesse Wheeler, Catfish StantonBud meets with Braddock and the federal agent Martin Fitch to discuss Jesse's case.
Bud Carter, Mike Braddock, Martin FitchBud and Braddock argue about the federal involvement in the case.
Bud Carter, Mike BraddockJesse meets with various law enforcement agencies to offer information in exchange for protection.
Jesse Wheeler, Bud Carter, Mike Braddock, Martin Fitch, Daniel KierseyJesse confronts Catfish and Buzz after a job, forcing them to unload the truck.
Jesse Wheeler, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonBud and Fitch argue over the failed operation while Braddock intervenes.
Bud Carter, Mike Braddock, Martin FitchLucian interrogates Morris about the ATF investigation.
Lucian Adams, Daniel KierseyJesse calls his family and is confronted by Bud.
Bud Carter, Jesse WheelerBud asks Braddock for more time and space to handle the Feds.
Bud Carter, Mike BraddockMorris reveals to Lucian that Bud Carter is the lead detective on the investigation.
Lucian Adams, Daniel KierseyLucian visits Jesse and orders him to kill Bud Carter.
Jesse Wheeler, Lucian AdamsJesse warns Bud that he has been made, leading to a shootout with AB soldiers.
Bud Carter, Jesse Wheeler, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonBud visits Jesse in the rehab ward to deliver news, leaving Jesse visibly distraught.
Bud Carter, Jesse WheelerBud walks down the hallway toward the exit.
Bud CarterCobb and Marandino arrive at a crime scene at a bar where a bartender was assaulted.
Mike Braddock, Daniel KierseyCobb and Marandino find a drunk and violent Bud destroying the bar.
Bud Carter, Mike Braddock, Daniel KierseyBud and Braddock discuss the AB organizational chart and the status of their informant Kiersey while monitoring the situation via radio.
Bud Carter, Mike BraddockCobb observes the arrival of Edgar Bingham and his crew at the cafe.
Nady Grace, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonBud coordinates with Cobb and Braddock as the AB leaders meet at the cafe.
Bud Carter, Mike BraddockMarandino watches the AB crew enter the cafe while Bud prepares to intervene.
Bud Carter, Nady Grace, Ray WheelerKiersey is forced to make a call to Mills to maintain his cover.
Bud Carter, Ray Wheeler, Mike Braddock, Martin Fitch, Daniel KierseyThe AB leaders move to a back room in the tavern.
Nady Grace, Ray Wheeler, Jesse Wheeler, Lucian Adams, Catfish Stanton, Buzz McKinnonBud decides to let Jesse enter the tavern first to draw fire.
Bud Carter, Nady Grace, Jesse WheelerA massive shootout occurs as Jesse attacks the AB leaders and Bud intervenes.
Bud Carter, Nady Grace, Ray Wheeler, Jesse Wheeler, Lucian Adams, Catfish StantonBud interrogates Lucian Adams after the massacre.
Bud Carter, Lucian AdamsY'all wanna talk about crime? Well I could tell y'all things. Names. Locations. What boat is movin' what drugs, which one is guns. Who's gonna get cut up and why. ...But what I got to know is, if 'n when I do this... If I wear your dog collar... Y'all gonna do what's right by me and keep my head from gettin' shot the fuck off? 'Cause the truth is, you need me. You ain't got enough cops with enough sense or enough time, to clear them crimes that already been committed and will be. Y'all need me... I got the devil's address.
Right. Alright. To get Jesse a federal sponsor, we need something substantial. A bait. In the Justice Department, we have this mission statement... We decide who the target is, what's the threat assessment, the cost value, over what time table it's gonna take place... Which target do we go after first. We don't want to miss a big target hitting a smaller target, you understand?
Now these here are Brazilian, from Bahia. Deep cuts. Damn good. These is India, paler, but also good. And this is Columbia. From them limestone caves up in Muzo.
That's exactly what we're gonna do! We got no way inside. Let Jesse go in hard and draw fire. He pushes Lucian out to us. Stand the fuck down. I'm on my way.
I'll sponsor him. Jesse's welfare will come out of our budget. Anyone has pending cases or leads for Jesse, see me. I'll loan him out.
What do you mean, "me and Jesse?" He's not your partner, Bud. This case is beyond our capacity. It requires resources we don't have.
A hit list. There's much as twelve. Might be one or two less now, I ain't sure. Some could've already been gotten.
You're God damn right I do! You're out on a limb on this already, Bud! It's my job to make sure you get back!
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