To extract that information from Nicky, they point a gun at his head and count down from 10. But Nicky refuses to give in: as a pastor, he has a sworn duty to help people, which is what he was trying to do in that bathroom as the cartel leader’s son was confessing his homosexuality. It’s a powerful moment that speaks to Nicky’s strong sense of morality, but also his inherent need to protect other queer people from trouble. “Because we weren’t in the church much, we had to find moments to reveal Nicky’s commitment to his faith and morality,” says Levy. “Nicky still chooses to protect his own in a way, and to protect the sanctity of that conversation, as absurd as it was. It was a trust he didn’t want to break. His intentions are pure, and I wanted to end the season reminding the audience that Nicky does have a good heart.”
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