REP BY REP Episode 3: “The Weight of a Sentence”

Absolutely — here's a powerful and fully detailed Episode 3 of Rep by Rep, where Darius faces the harsh consequences of his reckless actions in court and begins his life-changing 3-month journey in prison. It's emotional, gritty, and packed with realism and growth.

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Episode 3: “The Weight of a Sentence”

📅 April 19, 2012 – Hearing Day

📍 South London Youth Court

⛓️ Inside the holding cell, Darius is pacing. Sweat on his forehead. Eyes puffy from crying all night.

🚔 Sheriff Michael unlocks the gate.

Sheriff Michael: “Darius Thompson. Out. It’s time for your hearing.”

Darius: “Yes… sir.” 😔

🚶‍♂️ Courtroom Entrance – 9:12 AM

Darius walks into the courtroom in a grey hoodie and black joggers. His hands are slightly shaking.

He sees:

👨‍⚖️ Judge Sam sitting firm and cold behind the bench

👩‍✈️ Officer Emily standing near the witness box, arms crossed

👨‍💼 Lawyer Peter, in suit and tie, gives Darius a small nod

👨‍👩‍👧 Desmond, Efua, and Amara sitting quietly behind the bar. Amara’s eyes are red.

⚖️ The Hearing Begins

Judge Sam:

“Court is now in session for the case of Darius Mensah Thompson, age fifteen, charged with underage drinking, harassment of a law enforcement officer, and refusal to cooperate.”

Peter (lawyer):

“Your Honour, my client deeply regrets his actions and has no prior violent record. He’s a minor who made a grave mistake.”

Officer Emily:

“He was intoxicated, aggressive, and refused to leave after being warned multiple times. His behaviour was unacceptable.”

Judge Sam (looking at Darius):

“Mr. Thompson… you’ve admitted guilt. You’ve disrespected a law officer, endangered yourself, and violated public safety laws.”

Darius (quietly):

“I didn’t mean for it to go that far…”

🧑‍⚖️ SENTENCING

Judge Sam:

“I hereby sentence you to the following:

Three (3) months in juvenile detention

One hundred (100) hours of community service

While in custody, you will serve as the prison cleaner for the entire duration of your sentence.”

Judge Sam (stern):

“Let this be the moment your life turns around. Court adjourned.”

🔨 Gavel slams.

😢 Darius Breaks Down

Darius: “No! I can’t go to prison! Please!”

Peter (softly): “Mate… we tried everything we could.”

Troy (friend, stands up): “Darius! I’ll miss you, bro. We’ll wait for you.”

Amara (crying): “Big bro… don’t leave me…”

Troy (to Amara): “He’ll come back. Stronger.”

Darius (tears streaming): “Thanks… guys.”

He turns to see his parents.

Efua looks down, silent. Desmond crosses his arms, shaking his head.

Darius: “I’m sorry, Mum… Dad… I’m sorry.” 😢

Officers handcuff him gently and walk him out.

🏚️ Juvenile Detention Center – Arrival

Darius is led into a dull grey hallway. Metal doors. Concrete floors. Cold silence.

He enters his cell — Cell B4.

Inside:

One rusty bunk bed

A small window

A sink

A loud, rough-looking inmate sitting on the lower bunk

👤 Cellmate 1: “The Veteran”

Cellmate (gruff voice): “Shut up and stop sniffling, mate. I just got to sleep.”

Darius: “Sorry… Why are you in here?”

Cellmate: “I robbed 25 banks, 1,500 houses, and 45 stores. Been here for 12 years. Think I’m getting out soon?” 😐

Darius (shocked): “T-Twelve years?! I’m lucky it’s only three months…”

Cellmate: “Yeah. So don’t cry too loud.”

😩 Minutes Later — First Task

Another inmate across the hallway yells:

Cellmate 2: “OI! New recruit! Heard you're the prison cleaner. Come clean our toilet. It’s a mess!”

Darius sighs. 😓

🧹 TOILET CLEANING SCENE (Detailed)

He walks into Cell D2 holding a mop and gloves.

He opens the toilet lid — immediately gags. 🤢

Stains everywhere. Toilet paper shoved into corners. Water pooling on the floor.

He puts on gloves, grabs a brush, and starts scrubbing.

Splatters hit his shirt. A roach crawls past. He nearly throws up but keeps going.

He wipes the mirror, mops the floor, flushes twice.

Cellmate 2: “Took you long enough. My friend’s cell too, next door.”

Darius (quietly): “Okay…”

🛏️ Later That Night

Darius crawls into the top bunk, exhausted.

His hands are red. His back hurts. His pride is gone.

He whispers to himself:

“I’m better than this. I swear... I’m gonna change.”

A single tear rolls down his cheek as he stares at the tiny window above.

🌒 Fade to black.

📍 END OF EPISODE 3

Would you like Episode 4 to show how Darius survives prison, builds discipline, or maybe gets into his first prison gym session?

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