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Alright, Cora, it's now or never.

Now! Do it!

I'll be with you in a minute.

'LA 15, 7 Mary 3.'

'Roll a tow unit for support to Basin Road.'

'10-4, 7 Mary 3.'

- No.

- No, Jon!

This isn't my week to do anything right.

Will you run that by me again?

Guess I'm gonna have to find a deeper lake.

Oh, come on, let's get you out of here.

I'm sorry, I got your boots wet.

That's okay. Come on, come on.

I think what we have here is an attempted suicide.

A deputy sheriff came this morning.

He told me I have two days to get out

before they come in with the bulldozers.

Two days.

I'm gonna lose my trees, my garden, my animals.

So I say, Cora, what's the use?

[indistinct police radio chatter]

What do you think? She really try to deep

Ponch, uh, you're wet and muddy.

- Sorry. - I don't know.

I don't think so, but I know we gotta do something.

We either got to give her a $150 dollar reckless driving ticket

'or, uh, remand her to the county mental ward.'

So it's either one or the other, huh?

Uh, yeah, I don't know. I guess we..

We don't have any choice, we're gonna have to give her

a reckless, uh, driving ticket or remand her

to the county mental ward.

I'll take the ticket.

[indistinct police radio chatter]

You know, we're gonna have some time off, pal.

Why don't we tag along with Sindy

and maybe there's something we can do?

Oh we could have brunch.

I mean, that-that would be okay.

Wouldn't it? Sure.

We can have ranch eggs, omelets, and-and, uh..

...and blueberry muffins, and OJ right off the tree.

Sounds good to me.

- Okay.

This is it. Isn't it great?

Hi. I found it in 1964.

'Ever since then, it's been home and heaven.'

Oh, it's beautiful, Cora.

I never knew a place like this still exists around here.

'Yeah, I was surprised it lasted this long.'

Oh, the whole valley used to be like this.

Now it's all cut up for houses and swimming pools.

I guess I always knew the landlord would sell this place.

But I always kept on hopin' and..

...the more I hoped, the more I began to believe

that I might be able to stay here forever.

Like magic, you know.

Well, all the wishing in the world is not gonna change

the fact that you only got two days grace to move.

I know. I know. I'm a procrastinator.

Come on. See some more of my animals.

Hey, hold it, hold it.

Look at the face on that one.

Doesn't that remind you of Getraer?

'That's Sweetmeat.'

Yeah, that's sweet-face Getraer. That's who's that.

And this is Cassy, sweetest milk in the world

except when she's gotten into the onion patch.

Why don't you give her some carrots?

Alright. Hi, Cassy.

Whoa!

Here.

Here.

And this is Bucky, king of the barnyard.

He's been with me the longest.

I think he knows something's wrong.

Uh, hey, listen, I have a feeling something's gonna

work out, but, uh, we gotta be getting back on our beat now.

But we haven't had brunch yet.

Uh, w-wait, I-I'll gather some eggs.

Uh, Corey, look, I'm sorry.

We just don't have time, alright?

Well, I could stay a while and help make a list

of everything that needs to get done, okay?

Could you?

Listen, guys, um..

...I was desperate, and I didn't know what to do.

I'm so glad you found me. You're good people.

Okay, next time you need anybody, you know who to call.

Yeah.

We have a new officer on our shift, Derk Hutchins.

As you know, I don't usually make a big deal

about these things but this is a special case.

Derk has been riding motors for over 30 years.

Well, thanks a lot.

Thirty years, I might add without a scratch.

'Now, Derk got his highway savvy'

from the original members of the patrol.

Guys who were around before radios, or helmets, or freeways.

Derk, it's an honor and a privilege

to have you complete your duty on our shift.

Get acquainted, troops. You might learn something.

Okay, that's it.

Watch me weep. I'm just counting my days.

Hard to believe you're leaving. Congratulations.

Thanks, but there's more to life than just motoring.

Besides, I gotta make room for the new heroes.

Hey, is it true you've ridden

every motor model that CHP has put on the road?

That's a fact, and I still ride 'em.

Hey, why don't you come out some time

and see my collection, okay?

Well, that's a deal, but I promise you

I'm gonna bring along my boots and my helmet.

Ah, he's quite a guy.

I'm gonna fly the coop myself

and chew up some pavement with him.

I mean, how many guys can say they've ridden

with a 30

Oh, I tell you, sarge, there's one guy

that can't wait to hang it up.

No, no, no. Things are not as they appear.

He used every loophole in the book to extend his duty.

But the computer up in Sacramento

finally put its foot down.

No, no. What we're looking at is a very proud man.

'We have a report of a multiple vehicle, 11-80.'

'Responding units, identify.'

7 Mary 3 and 4, responding from Wheatland.

ETA 03.

- Yeah, I blew a tire.

I couldn't help it. This thing went out of control.

Alright, come on, you people, get out of here, get back.

Come on, move back!

Hey, believe me. It was an accident.

The front tire blew, and then this thing went out of control.

Believe me, officer!

Alright, alright, okay. Just relax, alright?

He's alive!

Alright, people, the load is loose here.

We don't want anybody hurt. Please move back, okay?

Give us room, come on. Come on.

The guy is jammed in that car.

We're not gonna be able to get him free

until we get the car away from the truck.

You wanna step over here?

I'm afraid that load will fall on us

before we can cut him out of there.

- Yeah, I got some in the truck.

I'll get it. I know where it is.

Alright, listen.

You risk getting the car out, we secure the load?

- Okay. - Alright.

Y-you go get your head fixed. Go on.

No, Derk, I want you down here.

No time, sergeant. Just grab the cable and give me some slack.

Go with it, sarge.

Sir, we have to ask you to get out of the car, please.

- Nothing.

- It's an emergency.

Sir, we are within our jurisdiction.

Please! Huh? Come on.

What's going on here?

Now, Derk, if that load falls, you jump towards me, you hear?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Just leave me alone.

And give me some more slack.

- It's my car they're using. - Our car.

Okay, Derk, now, nice and easy.

Come on.

You okay?

Why wouldn't I be?

I get the idea he wasn't too thrilled

with me looking out for him.

Hey, you know, his last week.

He probably wants to squeeze out every thrill he can.

Yeah, well, I don't want the, uh, resident patriarch

going out in a blaze of glory on my shift.

You're really worried about him, huh?

Just keep your eye on him, do you mind?

Hey, you never did tell me how it went last night.

Jon, she was everything you said she was.

See, what did I tell you? You two are muy simpatico.

Oh, there was one problem, pal.

You built me up so much she knew all my moves.

Just trying to get the ball rolling.

Yeah, well, a quarter past nine

the ball rolled right out the door.

Hmm, that's too bad.

High art, Jon. Matchmaking is high art.

I rarely attempt it myself.

The secret is to tantalize people

so they wanna experience each other for themselves.

Where's mommy?

Mommy.

Mommy!

He's got my child!

He's got my daughter. Yes--

- Settle down. - Settle down, ma'am.

- 'It's gonna be okay.' - 'Let go. Let go.'

Let's be cool, friend. I'm a PI. I got all the papers.

So, please, uh, let's just be cool, huh?

Private investigator, huh?

Well, step out very carefully, Mr. PI.

I read you.

Take it easy, pal. Just take it easy.

Mommy!

- She'll be okay.

Now, look, I'm only trying to return

the child to her rightful parent.

I'm her legal parent. I am.

That-that man, he's working for my ex-husband.

I mean, Lisa's only money to him.

He lives in Nevada, and if-if he's raising a heir

it's a big inheritance for him.

Now, look. Now, fellas, look, I'm legit.

Now the kid belongs to her father.

Liar! I mean, it's not even been decided yet.

Okay, okay, this is not the place, alright?

Turn around and put your hands on your head.

Oh, man. Bye-bye, Lisa.

Maybe we can, uh, play some later, huh?

Oh!

You really enjoy your work, don't you, pal?

Yeah, well, I, uh, guess that makes two of us

don't it, old

Now, wait a minute, Derk. We'll take care of this.

You take care of the ladies, huh?

Yeah, but be careful.

I wouldn't want this gentleman to fall and hurt himself.

Hey, uh, Getraer really said to keep an eye on him?

Is this Rose Lawton?

Rose! Cora Gilford, over in Wandamere.

Yeah. Hi.

Well, not so good.

Uh, thanks.

I gotta move.

Uh, listen, Rose, the reason I'm calling is

I gotta find a place for the animals.

And I, it will only be for a couple of weeks and it..

I see.

Oregon, huh?

Seems like everybody I know who has some room has moved away.

Me?

Nah, don't worry about it.

Things will work out. They always do.

Yeah.

Thanks anyway, Rose.

Bye.

[indistinct police radio chatter]

Well, this must be the place.

'...Freeway at the Pasadena Freeway undercross.

'15-4, Mary 1, uh, 10-29.'

- '15-6 Mary..' - Hey, Derk.

Hey, hey, hey!

There, creature of habit. Let me turn it down.

Hey, "The Katzenjammer Kids." It's good to see you.

Hey!

I, uh, guess that kinda fills in the gaps, huh?

Hey, yeah, yeah, it does, uh..

Hey, what you, what you guys up to today?

Oh, we we're just doing a little dune jumping.

Thought we'd drop in and, uh, check your place out.

Oh, I see.

This is where the young Turks come to see

if the old hobo can, uh, make it on his own, huh

Well, you'll probably get an atta, boy from the sergeant.

You're right, Derk, but that's just excuse.

What we really want is to see your collection.

Hey, that's more like it. Come on.

Looks like you got the whole history

of motorcycles crammed in here.

Oh, that's just some old Thumpers from a day gone by.

You know what is this? That's a Henderson, 1914.

Engine runs backwards.

It's the only one of its kind ever made.

I've been trying to correct the balance on this baby.

It's crazy. I can't keep it on the road.

Hey, uh, how would you fellows like to, uh, maybe, uh..

...crack open a couple of old Harleys, huh?

Whoo!

Oh, my gosh, not yet.

Mrs. Gilford? Animal Control.

This is something I don't want to do.

It's time, isn't it?

I have an order to remove all animals from these premises.

'The department will board them at reasonable cost'

'until you can afford to find some place to put them.'

'And if you don't pay, or if you can't pay'

'the department will set them up for sale.'

Or in some legal manner, otherwise dispose of them.

I always thought it would work out...somehow.

I let you down.

I let you all down.

Now! Do it now or never!

Oh!

Cora Gilford, what's the matter with you?

Can't you do anything right?

'Attention, all units, report of an 11-83.'

'White pickup over the side.'

'Topanga Canyon Road near summit.'

- Quick, give me a lift. - Not this time, Derk.

- We know her, Derk.

And I'm the lightest. I'll go.

Cora?

Hurry up, Ponch!

Cora?

She's unconscious.

This truck's gonna go any minute.

- Yeah. - Hey.

Easy, easy.

[indistinct police radio chatter]

- Hutchins.

- I live over the ridge. - Oh!

You almost took us with you this time, lady.

No, no. It was an accident.

Oh, come on, we've been with you before. Save it, huh?

But I'm okay. Nobody's hurt.

Uh-huh, first you go to Valley General for observation..

...or you go to a nice padded room so you won't hurt anybody.

Oh! I think I got whiplash.

Oh!

'Ow! Ow!'

Oh!

Valley General, quick. Come on.

Oh! Oh!

Hey, uh, when you guys finish officiating here

bring my Harleys back, would you?

Wait a minute. Out with it, huh?

Alright, you've been taking over lately.

It's your thing. Go ahead and do it.

What a zoo, huh?

Yeah.

And we're the keepers.

Hey, Jon, what if Derk and Cora..

Uh, hey, you're not serious, I mean..

Hey, why not? If they could just get a good look at each other.

Yeah, that would be quite a fight, huh?

Yeah, also might be good therapy too.

You know, deserve each other.

Well, she is one lucky lady.

Look, fellas, I'm sorry I got so snappy.

I guess I got carried away.

Yeah, I guess you did.

But, uh, I guess I ran my mouth off a little too, huh?

Listen, Derk, why don't you do the follow

I'm off-duty.

Hey, so are we, but you got here first

and I think Baricza would appreciate the help.

I would. I would.

Well, you got it.

Yo. Yeah, this is Davies.

Look, uh, I'm zeroed in, but the price and the expenses

are gonna go up.

Hey, hey, hey, look, look, hold it.

I mean, either you want the kid or you don't.

Say the word, I'll drop it.

Okay.

Look, uh, I got some plans to firm up but, uh

I'll put the kid in your hands by the end of the week.

Yeah. Don't worry. I'll let you know.

Miss Gilford? I'm Officer Hutchins.

I'd like to ask you a question or two. It won't take long.

Oh!

The uniform..

You weren't wearing it yesterday.

Were you trying to kill yourself up there yesterday?

Yes and no.

I wanted to.

I was heading right for that cliff.

And then suddenly..

...I knew I couldn't be a coward anymore.

And then this car came from nowhere

and I lost control of my truck.

You don't believe me, do you?

Cora, we believe you.

Cora, we know you've been having a pretty awful time lately.

Yeah. They took my animals.

It scared 'em so..

It seemed like there wasn't anything left.

I can't afford the boarding fees.

They'll be sold..

...or destroyed.

Listen, you two are almost neighbors.

You wouldn't know anybody who could, uh

help us out with the animals, would you?

Hey, now, wait a minute, you guys.

Hey, come on, it's only temporary.

And think of the advantages. It'd be like owning--

- No, no, no, wait a minute.

'I mean, retirement and everything, everything's right.'

'I mean, you just go out there and take care of this--'

- You guys really play dirty. - I'd do all the work myself.

I mean, it wouldn't be any trouble at all.

Thank you!

Okay, one more reminder.

Secret Service Seminar, tomorrow night, uh, 7:30 pm.

- Not one word. You promised.

- Not one word. - Okay, not one word.

But would you, uh, step up here a minute, please?

The rest of you, uh, hit your beats.

Now if you'll permit me to say so privately

I enjoyed having you with us.

And this is your last day, so, uh, stay loose.

Staying loose is how I made it through 30 years.

- See you around. - Okay.

Not one word.

- Hey, congratulations. - Hey, congratulations.

Derk! Hey, Hutchins. Derk! Hutchins!

Yeah? - Somebody to see you up front.

Okay.

- Go get 'em, Derk! - Go get 'em, Derk.

- Good luck. - Thanks a lot.

Cora?

- Hey, you look pretty good. - Oh, thank you.

Cold hands.

Well, you know what they say, warm heart.

You going out today?

Yeah, it's, uh, something between me and myself.

Wanna have dinner later?

Cora, the man is supposed to ask the woman.

- That's old-fashioned. - Ah!

7:30 okay?

Be careful.

Oh, for Pete's sake.

How ya doing, pal?

- It's alright.

Okay, look, uh, half now

half when we land in Reno, alright?

- Yeah. - Now, look, here's what I want.

I want that plane at the end of the runway.

I want that engine hot and ready to go, okay?

I'll be ready. I don't plan to get nailed for a kidnapping.

Kidnap It's a custody fight.

It's the muddiest legal area of them all.

Oh, it's not a very tidy world.

Uh-huh. Look at how smart you got, huh?

You're gonna go far. I'll see you tomorrow, alright.

Yeah, right.

Now, you eat all your cake, okay?

Lisa, wait for mommy, honey.

- 'Dry cleaning.'

- Dry cleaning, mommy. - Thank you, darling. Love you.

What are you doing here? No! No! Please!

- Aah! - No, please. No!

- Ow! - Aah! Mom!

Help, mommy!

Mommy! Mom!

No! No, wait!

'Lisa!'

Do you think it's a real romance?

I don't know. Like you said, matchmaking is an art.

But I think Cora's kind of turned on.

'West Valley units, we have a reported kidnap.'

'Last seen southbound on West Valley Road.'

'Units responding, identify.'

7 Mary 3 and 4 will cover the 405 northbound

from Santa Monica.

'10-4, 7 Mary 3.'

7 Charles, suspect is heading southbound to the 405.

I'm rolling from Mulholland.

7 Mary 3 and 4 intercept the suspect from Sunset.

- Alright, take it easy.

I wanna go home. I wanna go home.

He's taking the Sunset off.

7 Charles, I lost contact at Sunset and 405.

He didn't turn east. I would have seen him.

Take the freeway south. He might have gone back on.

Okay, you take Sepulveda. I'll take Clover Field.

7 Mary 9, in pursuit of a 207 suspect

southbound on Bundy, off Pico.

Jon, the kid's father lives in Las Vegas.

He's heading for the airport.

'I wanna go home!'

Alright, go, go, go. Let's go.

Alright, come on, let's go. Get this turkey off the ground.

Come on, they're almost here.

Can't you get any more speed out of this thing?

Go, come on, come on. Go, go.

'Let's go! Take off, will you?'

Take off, will you?

I can't. He's jammed the controls.

Okay, flight's canceled. You wanna step out?

Davies, I want the little girl.

Alright, alright, she's yours.

Alright, come out of there, Davies.

Do you guys ever give up?

- Come on, move it. - Alright, alright.

Put your left hand on your head.

Hell, you have a lot to tell your mommy, don't you?

Okay. Hey! I think she's gonna be okay.

Hi, sweetheart. My name is Sindy.

You wanna take a ride in my police car?

- Be seeing you. - Okay.

Well, did you learn your airplane stopping technique

at the academy, Poncherello?

Hey, I was just following your orders, sarge.

- You said we were supposed--

Supposed to look after me, huh?

Yeah, and if I didn't move in, Derk would have had a chance

to mess up a perfect safety record.

After all, I can afford it.

Look, Poncherello, if you're thinkin' I would do a stunt

like that, you're crazy. I mean, life is too short as it is.

Oh!

Here they are, the rest of the family.

Hi, guys. Oh, Cassy.

Oh, Cassy, look, look. Isn't it marvelous?

It's all so beautiful. We're all together again.

And you're gonna really like it here.

Ah, it's temporary, of course.

Uh..

Come on, you ungrateful mutt.

Cassy, mind your manners.

Oh, Derk's in trouble now.

Alright, come on in here, you..

Never heard of such a thing as a goat in a garage.

- Over here. - Come on, you guys.

Derk, watch out!

- Watch out.

Derk! Oh, take this, take this.

Are you alright?

She just wants you to pet her.

- Come on. - Very sweet.

All it takes is a little tenderness.

Now, Cassy, come on.

Derk, before this is over, you'll be gassing up goats

and milking motorcycles.

- Hey, Derk.

Look, they're already paying rent.