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Jail Hug-Staggering into the sunlight, Sam gets a warm embrace from his wife. 'Today is almost as good as my wedding day, ' Janea Lopez gushes, 'He's out of jail, I don't have to be by myself anymore.'

All My Earthly Belongings- 'I have nothing but the clothes that I own. That's about it, that's all I own is a cart with my clothes in it and like a couple of pictures and that's about it... But what can I do? It's just a big mess, ' says Janea.

Squatting-Wrapped in sweatshirts and blankets against the cool summer morning, Janea right, and her friends Dianna and Matt Dewey adjust to their new home with amazing ease. Wedged between East LA's municipal court, the freeway and a Sheriff's…

Homeless- Bundled in an Army blanket against the cold night air, it's not easy being homeless. 'I didn't know what it was like to live on my own. They don't realize most kids are institutionalized. When you live in a group home and you have people…

House Hunting-Evicted from the Royal Knights Motel, Dianna and Janea search the classifieds for a place to rent. Their entire net worth amounts to $40 in food stamps. The solution, Pool their next welfare check.

Arrested For Domestic Violence-A police squad car soon takes Sam away. He is jailed for 10 days and is fined $300. 'I sent him to jail. I called the police and said,'take him to jail,'' said Janea.

Seeking To Escape-After refusing Sam's plea to quiet down, Janea escapes his grasp and takes off running down the alley.

Alley Fight- The fight continues and Janea pounds on her husband Sam, but he refuses to let go. He falls to his knees crying and begging her to forgive him. The struggle continues as she tries to escape his grip.

Flop House-After Janea's two-week voucher for the Royal Knights Motel in East LA ran out, Dianna Martinez, right, another homeless friend, offers refuge in her room.

Newlyweds- On her wedding night, Janea has now become Janea Lopez, spending a quiet evening watching television. Sam 19, weighs 300 pounds and loves telling tales of being a triggerman for LA's notorious Main Street Mafia.