Mariah and Diamondback in “Soliloquy of Chaos”

[Answering her phone] What do you want?

That's no way to speak to a business partner.

After what you did to my club, do you really think I'm gonna shuck and jive with you?

You might want to check your attitude. If you're not any use to me, then you're not any use to anyone. Shades would tell you, if he was still alive.

What the hell are you talking about?

I had to let him go. So now, I'm giving you the chance to tell me where you stand. I've taken Shades and Damon Boone off the table so you can grow. I'd hate for us to part, too.

I wasn't particularly fond of Shades. And the death of Damon Boone, although unnecessary, was appreciated. [stands up] But you need to know this: I'm out of the political game. I'm focusing on Harlem's Paradise; using it for, uh, a power base for community relations. [Diamondback enters the room from behind Mariah]

That's a smart move. But you've made some dumb ones, also. You should never talk about murder on an open line.