A dark and mysterious Homegirl, Shady keeps her personal life under wraps. No one really knows what she does when she’s not around. What they don’t realize is that she works as a dancer at a gentleman’s club near the airport, performing under the stage name Aztec Queen in a stunning feathered costume. She’s not proud of the job, but it pays the bills and helps her provide for her baby boy.  Shady’s ex—the baby’s father—is long gone, and honestly, it’s for the best. He was abusive, controlling, and even tried to force her into the streets like the other women he manipulated. She knew it was only a matter of time before he turned his violence on little Shady, so when he left, she never looked back.  Though she keeps her nightlife a secret, a few Homies have unknowingly seen her perform, never realizing who she really is. Shady doesn’t love the path she’s on, but she takes pride in being one of the best dancers at the club, making serious cash in tips. Still, she’s working toward something better—taking night classes at the community college, determined to land a stable job in an office and build a future for herself and her son.