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May 19th 20205 Recap
START OF THE DAY
Benji wakes up at the apartments ready for the day. Benji heads to the Abyss, and while on the way, he gets a call from Dragon regarding the events planned for the day (a safari and a dual baby shower for Winter and Emmy). After getting a brief update from the council (Louis, Reggie, KJ, and Jayden) about Kayn joining the Manor, Benji calls Jon Joyce to give him flak on accepting Kayn. Benji also heard that Hydra took Mentos hostage, but surprisingly, Mentos says he has no ego and will not slide on Hydra for retaliation, to which Benji is pleasantly surprised.

DRAGON’S EVENTS
Dragon Safari Adventures
Dragon takes Benji with most of Hades and others from the city on a Safari adventure. The Safari starts with Benji pressing a safari adventurer for pulling a gun out and aiming it at Reggie. Not wanting to ruin Dragon’s Safari adventure, Benji lets it slide. The first stop on Dragon’s Safari is the Exodus block to observe the squirrels. It is advised not to feed the squirrels nuts, as they have enough and can get aggressive if they see nuts available. After a quick pit stop to refuel, the group heads to the Hydra block, where they encounter a snake. Winter gets out of her vehicle, resulting in Benji yelling at her to get back in her car because she could get bitten. The third location is Fudge Lane to see 3Pas the coyotes. Dragon mistakes the Balls for the Gorilla gang, which is no longer in existence, and the group quickly moves on before Dragon is canceled. The fifth stop is to the endangered areas of Los Santos, The Barrio, where the cheetahs (Vagos) are hard to see nowadays. Dragon gives lore on how Benji used to live amongst the cheetahs and even integrated into their society for a bit. The now extinct Lions were mentioned as well. The sixth stop was to the Saints Block, where Pigeons could be seen roosting on the roofs. The seventh location is the LSPD to view the pigs and warthogs. Although they may look friendly and portray that they are there to serve, they can get aggressive and take out a human. The Safari trip ended back at the Abyss, the home of the angry Koala.

Strip Club 2 for 1 Baby Shower
Hades and friends head to the VU for a joint baby shower for Winter/ Vance and Tony/Emmy. Benji has the honor of finding out if the eggs are a boy or a girl. Benji examines the eggs, and both eggs are boys. Winter and Vance are not happy with the results and want to get rid of the egg. Benji initially gives both eggs to Emmy and Tony and gives Winter a hard time for having a baby with Apple but not with Vance. Tony and Emmy start talking about the names for the babies. Benji pulls a gun on Tony because he wants the baby's last name to be Leung. Winter and Vance say their baby's name is going to be Raymond Ramos, Benji says it is the worst name, and the baby shower is over.

Plans for Benji and Michael Car Wash
Dragon and Marina approach Benji after he finishes his meeting with Louis and Michael about the gun shipment pick-up scheduled for tomorrow. Dragon wants to go to a car wash with Benji wearing almost nothing. Benji says his days of being a sex symbol are over, and he is celibate now. Benji tells Michael to take off his clothes and says he would be a better option. Benji takes Michael to the clothing store. Both Benji and Michael return to the Abyss shirtless. Mentos asks Michael if he fell in a puddle because of his tattoos. Mentos is then roasted by the rest of the group and disappears.

***OG SQUAD JOB ATTEMPTS ***
Paleto Bank Truck Counter
While other members of Hades are doing jobs, Benji decides to take OGs to do jobs of their own. The crew includes Benji, KJ, Louis, Jayden, Reggie, and Jon Joyce of Manor. The group first attempts to do a Paleto but finds it has already been hit, with the police presence still there. On the way back to the city, they spot a bank truck in the process of being hit and decide to counter. The counter starts with Benji flipping the car and ends with Hades being pinched from Hydra and the Saints. After waking up in the hospital, the group meets back up at the Vespucci parking lot to debrief. Benji yells at Reggie and says they need a new convoy leader, which leads to KJ being blamed for rushing into the fight. Reggie and Jon banter with each other, Reggie knocks out Jon Joyce, and Benji chops Reggie for it. After a brief hospital visit, the debrief continues. KJ takes responsibility for their counter failure, however, Benji is still happy with their attempt.

~Paleto **Jewelry Store **
Benji attempts to Paleto for the second time, picking up H as a hostage. H was in the safari that Benji pressed for pulling a gun on Reggie. Benji talks to H to smooth things out. Benji, KJ, Jayden, Reggie, Michael, and Louis head to Paleto to find out it has already been hit again. The group decides to hit jewelry instead. Benji not having done jewelry in a while pre-emptively, starts smashing jewelry cases, alerting the cops to the store early. Benji meets Quangle at the jewelry store and gets a show of his new taunt to criminals. The police agree to let Benji change clothes at the jewelry store and even escort him to the shop. Benji drives for the chase from the jewelry store and heads to Vinewood hills. After doing his rat strats Benji loses the cops on his way to north towards Grapeseed/ Sandy.

* DAILY SIPS OF TEA*
The Hounds of Vespucci
Louis gets a call from Shang notifying Hades that ex ADMC (the Hounds) have moved into a home by the barbershop in Vespucci and are now claiming that spot as their territory. Not happy on hearing this news, Benji tells his current six (Michael, Reggie, KJ, Jayden, Louis) that they are heading to that spot to press the Hounds and kick them out. Shang calls Benji and agrees to meet up with them at the Hounds' house to give him more backstory and context for the current situation. Shang lets Benji know that the Hounds have declared war on ADMC, but whenever Shang goes to roll out, they say they are going to sleep. Hades also finds out that an EMS, (Vivi ), is helping the Hounds because she is in love with Seamus. Benji tells Shang, Nana and Cora of the ADMC that the Hounds are influenced by Perez, and he is in love with Fiona. Benji later says Perez is in love with Shang. Shang agrees and says it is awkward, asks Hades to let them know if they see the Hounds.

Edgar’s Nectar of Life
While waiting for Shang and ADMC to show up to give tea on the Hounds, Benji finds out from Louis that Edgar is engaged. Dragon later confirms to Benji that Edgar is indeed engaged and tells Benji that Edgar is wanting to suck the nectar out of her. Benji calls Edgar disgusted about the news, and Edgar explains it is the metaphor of life, and it means receiving love. Benji tells Edgar that is not what he heard, and the Russian Bears, (Dragon and Mentos) are spreading the news of him sucking nectar so he must live with that now. Benji later calls Edgar about his engagement to get more details. Edgar tells Benji that he is engaged to EJ and is getting married for love. Benji says Edgar has been in love multiple times and has never gotten married before. Edgar tells him this time is different. Benji finds out that the girl he was flirting with for Edgar isn’t interested in him because he scared her. She wants to find someone who is like a friend to her. Benji was disgusted at that news. Edgar asks if Benji is ready for tomorrow. Benji, confused, asks what he is talking about. Edgar tells Benji it was on the paper he gave to Benji. Benji says he gave that paper away because it looked like scribbles, but gave it to one of his gang members, so it will be ok.

The Bears of Mother Russia and Their Secrets
Dragon calls Benji on his way back to the Abyss from their third failed attempt at Paleto. Dragon and Mentos dressed up in bear costumes to spy on Exodus and get intel for Benji. Mentos and Dragon let Benji know that they are getting a kit. Mentos and Dragon assume it is a weapon kit or a medical kit.

Brekkers and Trisha
Brekkers comes down to the Abyss to get the story of the Hades split, as he heard from Perez that Benji threatened his life, and that is why he left. Benji gives the full story of the split. Benji says they should have named themselves SMV (Self-Made Victims) instead of Exodus, since they keep spending the narrative to fit their side. (Dragon texts Benji in the middle of the meeting that he approves of Trish (Lane) as she is a hot redhead. Benji teases Brekkers about Trish/ Lane and how attractive she is. Brekkers gets the meeting back on track and wants to know how their relationship is with Exodus. Brekkers wants to know if the debt that he and Mickey have to Hades is now null. Reggie lets him know that the debt is now $6 million, as Exodus is going to try and claim the $3 million for themselves.

Benji and Gabby Vows of Celebestie
Benji lets Gabby know that he almost broke his celibacy to help Edgar. Edgar asked Beji to flirt with a lady to help him date her friend. Benji lets her know that he didn’t break the vow, but he did flirt and did it in retaliation for Gabby flirting with other people. Gabby accuses Benji of breaking his celibacy vow from a rumor she heard while they were out on a farm from Emmy and Tony. Benji said he has never broken his celibacy, and it is an unfounded rumor. Benji also accidentally discloses that he flirted with Bianca (Maria’s mom), and he did flirt with Lane, but only to make Brekkers mad.

* HADES NEW ADDITIONS*
• Emiliano started as a hostage for the third Paleto attempt. On finding out that the bank has already been hit, Benji finds out Emiliano is a smoker and offers him a position to sell weed for Hades. While waiting for Winter, Vance, Emmy, Sean, Conner, and Marina finish their job to get set up on the app to push Emiliano sits in on three meetings and gets the vibes of Hades, joining in on Mentos and Dragon’s shenanigans.

• Conner meets Benji, Reggie, Michael, Jayden, and Louis about his position in Hades and how he feels about Hades. Conner lets Benji know that he likes Hades and feels more accepted than he did in Manor. Benji asks if Conner would be able to handle going through the trenches and sticking it out. Benji also likes how Conner flew the helicopter. Conner is given the basic rules of Hades: follow the chain of command and join as a Prospect.

• Sean meets with the council next and if he would like to stay. Benji wants to make sure Sean will have the right attitude, as he sounds angry all the time. Sean assures Benji he isn’t mad, it is just how he speaks. The group has a hard time understanding Sean sometimes with his heavy accent, but all seem to enjoy his company. Sean tells Benji he was part of SOB and F&F. Benji asks Sean to take five minutes to think about joining Hades, as right now, people are nicer than they usually are, since they are rebuilding phase. Benji wants to make sure he can stick through it. Sean wants to join Hades and become a Prospect.

• Marina meets with the council last. Benji asks if Marina has found the vibes she is looking for, as he overheard her talking to Tao about it. Marina said she is looking for her home. Benji said she is ok to walk away if she wants, and try out Exodus for a week. Marina says she will pass on that and likes the vibes in Hades. Benji assures Marina that she will not be a hang-around for long, and they just need her to be around as much as Sean and Conner have been. Benji tasks Marina with getting away from a job with 5 cops chasing and not crashing the car and getting it Vaffed.