Highly intelligent, charming and quick witted, Cross is a 38-year-old homicide detective from Southeast DC with an uncanny ability to dissect the intricacies of the human mind, particularly of killers. He’s a devoted, nurturing and protective black father who, after the death of his wife Maria, must keep his head above water as he faces his most challenging foe yet. Ben’s Chilli Order: Spicy Chili Half Smoke, fries, and a drink.