In the quiet of the barns, the tension was palpable. Ray, new to the area and setting up a farm supplies business, was looking for someone. He was directed to McKenzie, but when he arrived, he found nothing but an uneasy situation brewing in the air.

“Is McKenzie around?” Ray asked, cautiously. But the response wasn’t what he expected. A laborer shrugged, clearly uncomfortable.
“You need to speak to McKenzie about that. He’s in the barns.”

It was clear that McKenzie wasn’t just a farmer—he was deeply entangled in something much more complicated. Ray was hoping to strike a deal for supplies, but soon found himself dragged into a situation he couldn’t have prepared for. McKenzie wasn’t just farming; he was dealing in a crop that was far from ordinary.

The Deal Turns Sour
As Ray navigated through the barn, he met someone who was too familiar with the stakes.

“Who are you? And why are you here?” the stranger demanded.
“I’m just a friend of McKenzie’s,” Ray replied, unsure of what to make of the situation.
But the man’s response was sharp.
“You really shouldn’t be here. This isn’t the place for business deals like yours.”

It wasn’t long before Ray realized the farm’s operation was a front for something far more dangerous—a drug operation. McKenzie’s crop wasn’t just any plant; it was high-THC cannabis, cultivated for medicinal use, but Ray quickly found out it wasn’t just for that.

“This isn’t for sale. Keep your hands off it,” McKenzie warned, but Ray wasn’t about to back down.

The tension between them escalated, and Ray was caught in the middle of something bigger than he ever anticipated.

The Betrayal
Then came the confrontation that would shatter everything.

“You lied to me, McKenzie. I thought you said this was a legitimate deal,” Ray shouted.
“I didn’t know it was a done deal! I swear I didn’t,” McKenzie stammered, but it was too late. The trust was broken, and now they were at a standstill. Ray wasn’t leaving until he got what he came for.

But McKenzie wasn’t about to give up the crop. The stakes had become too high. What was supposed to be a business deal quickly spiraled into a dangerous standoff. McKenzie made his position clear: he wasn’t going to let anyone steal what was his.

The Tension Builds
The argument took a new turn when Ross entered the picture.

“We can’t afford to back down now. If we don’t sell this, the whole farm goes under,” Ross said, desperate. But his attempts to calm the situation only made things worse.
“This isn’t just about money. It’s about survival. You can’t just do whatever you want,” McKenzie shot back, his patience wearing thin.

The Final Threat
Ray, now fully aware of what was going on, realized the danger he was in. If he didn’t get out now, there was no telling how far McKenzie would go. But before he could leave, McKenzie gave one last ultimatum.

“You don’t want to mess with me. You think this is just about the crop? It’s bigger than that.” McKenzie’s words hung in the air, a stark warning that Ray wasn’t sure he wanted to hear.

The Twist – The Stolen Crop
Later that day, Ross and McKenzie came face to face with the harsh reality—they were missing something.

“Where’s the crop, McKenzie? The whole thing’s gone.” Ross demanded.
But McKenzie wasn’t the only one to blame. Louis, someone they trusted, had disappeared with the entire stash—the crop, the seedlings, everything.

“Do you think McKenzie took it?” Ross asked, his voice laced with suspicion.
“No,” McKenzie replied. “But I think someone’s playing both sides.”

The trust between them was shattered. McKenzie knew who was behind the theft, but it was too late to undo the damage. They were caught in a web of deceit, and Ray wasn’t the only one who was going to pay the price.

The Decision
As the tension mounted, McKenzie realized just how deep the betrayal went. The deal was off. The crop was gone, and the consequences would be far-reaching. Ray had come for a business deal, but he was walking away with a warning he’d never forget.