Rigo Heredio is imprisoned.
As is Carlos Hernandez, but to Felipe Heredio he's far less substantial.
Rigo is Felipe's hermano, his confidant. Carlos is inferior to Rigo.
Rigo should not be in prison.
He's a BX9 lieutenant. The BX9 being a Dominican gang, their crimes ranging from assault to rape to murder. No prosecutor ever succeeds in convicting its members.
That is, except for ADA Rafael Barba.
In spite of their efforts, their attempts to eliminate those testifying, Rafael Barba was able to garner a conviction, his sheer will overpowering.
In liberating Avery Capshaw, It was Rafael Barba who imprisoned Rigo.
It's Rafael Barba who's enraged, Felipe.
Now, Felipe Heredio is seeking vengeance. However, it's not until a confidant, a connection within law enforcement, reveals a similar need, that Felipe puts his thoughts into action.
This connection being Kevin Donlan.
Donlan was indicted for manslaughter following the shooting of Terrence Reynolds, the ADA being Rafael Barba. However, he was not convicted, prosecution being unable to prove intent.
Regardless, Kevin is vengeful.
Felipe and Kevin are both vengeful.
Kevin enlists Felipe to aid in his quest for retaliation, Felipe accepting the invitation in exchange for cash, a BX9 member and retired sergeant to collaborate.
It's evident, Rafael Barba is to pay, whether it be through words or through violence.
As Kevin shields Felipe, Felipe is responsible for the threatening, the hang-ups, the texts.
He stalks Rafael, snapping photographs, observing as his face contorts in dismay upon receiving their messages.
He notices as Rafael trembles.
Felipe, nonetheless, well, he isn't satisfied, and neither is Kevin.
Rafael? He's intimidated. However, he has yet to inform SVU, striking as unusual.
Thus, when Rafael Barba has Gary Munson indicted, Kevin has Felipe escalate.
Felipe's task is to confront Rafael on the courthouse steps, to suggest that his death is approaching.
Felipe is open to the idea.
Rafael Barba is a coward.
Rafael Barba deserves to die.
Nevertheless, as Felipe is undertaking the assignment, he notices Rafael's calm demeanor, is impressed by the man's ease.
Rafael doesn't appear frightened, but neither does Felipe.
Rafael Barba is nothing when compared to the BX9.
Felipe relays this information to Kevin, who, being unsatisfied, suggests Felipe pay Mr. Barba another visit.
For the location? Felipe selects an elevator.
It's confining, compact, and Felipe wants to see Rafael squirm.
He succeeds.
Dissimilar to the day prior, Rafael is tense, petrified of the possibilities, unable to function properly.
It leads to Rafael informing the squad.
It leads to Felipe Heredio being arrested.
Although Heredio is soon released, his connections prevailing, Kevin deserts the operation, he's not satisfied, but being caught is not on his agenda.
Nevertheless, Felipe is persistent.
Felipe intends to harm Rafael.
Felipe's out for blood.