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Dani.

Um, um,

what's going on?

It's Duke. He's drinking again.

But why would Duke be drinking again?

I mean- - I saw him

before he came in for one of his visits.

He, he had a brown bag wrapped around a drink

like, like he was trying to hide it.

Honestly, I, I hope he's okay.

Did you tell Scotty about this?

If I'm the one to tell him, what does that look like?

Okay, I don't think anyone's gonna think that you did

anything on purpose, but...

Rescue 9, please respond.

There's a general illness call at 45 Sunrise Court.

- I'm in the box, Chief. - Of course you are, Miller.

Box nine, you and Tim. Let's go.

Go.

Yeah, I've gotta tell Chief before I tell Dani.

What are you waiting for?

Well, you said he was working on something for her, right?

Yeah.

I'm gonna tell Scotty tonight,

and then I'll tell Dani right after.

I just need a little bit more time.

Just one more normal day, you know?

How are you, by the way?

- Huh? - How are you?

I'm fine.

Andy.

Hey, I heard about the call with Tim.

You lost a patient. You didn't even talk to me about it.

You had a lot on your mind.

Hey, you know that, that will never trump

what is going on here.

Honey, I'm fine.

Hmm.

You know me. I got my routine.

Hot shower, therapy, prayer.

And I'm more worried about Tim, to be honest with you.

It really did a number on him.

Remind me to check in on him later, okay?

- I will. - Okay.

But speaking of therapy, Dr. Patty called to check in

and she said you missed your appointment.

By the time that I remembered,

you were already headed to the interview.

So, honey,

I'm okay, okay?

Proud, actually.

Proud to stand by you and support you

as you make one of the biggest decisions of your life.

- Hmm. - You're incredible, Ash.

Hmm.

Is that why you're marrying me again?

- Yeah. Kind of. - Hmm?

I mean, new beginning, kind of a big deal.

Mm.

When are we doing this, by the way?

I mean, we should probably, like

plan something before you leave.

Mm, yeah. Okay.

Just as long as you promise

not to turn into a groomzilla again.

I'm sorry, what?

Chief, you're looking snazzy.

I got important errand to run. Which tie?

Um, that one.

You goin' to the agency for her?

Yeah, not quite, but if it means she's able to stay,

I'd let a copter drop me in the middle

of Bermuda Triangle with no compass.

No, no, I'm gonna pay a little visit

to the county mayor's office.

Don't know how long I'm gonna be gone.

Now, now, I know that Duke doesn't technically start

for a few weeks, but I asked him to fill in a few shifts.

And as usual, you're in charge.

Yeah. Hey.

Hold on. Gotta look out for you here.

Go do what you gotta do.

All right.

So it's yours? That it?

Yeah, you too.

Did I hear that right?

You're giving up on the gallery?

Marcos, you can't

just give up. - What is it they say?

It may not be your fault, but it's your problem.

Your fault, my problem.

I know, but...

Duke! - Hey.

Woo! Is that a new uniform?

Looking crispy.

Scotty said you guys were, uh, a little short-staffed,

so he asked me to stop by.

So does that mean you're back?

Yeah, pretty much. Easing back into it.

Rescue 12,

code two, please respond.

Are you ready?

So much for easing back into it.

- Yeah. - Let's get it.

Go.

She really is busy.

No one sees her without an appointment,

and there's a three month waiting list.

Well, I can wait.

I mean, she's gotta come out for lunch sometime.

She gets lunch delivered.

Look, I'm here on behalf of the men and women

who devote their lives

to keeping the people in this community safe.

All I'm asking for is the minute of the mayor's time.

I, I followed all the proper channels

I, I, I, I've followed every one of your rules.

I, I listened to them robot voices on the other line.

What do I have to do to have one conversation?

If I could help you more, I would.

I'm sorry.

Can you put me down on that waiting list?

Whoa.

Wow.

Looks like the power's already gone to your head.

That's right.

Hmm.

You all right?

I don't mean to meddle, but I noticed you and Marcos

aren't as close as you used to be.

You think?

If you don't wanna talk, we don't have to, seriously.

Never again will I break

the "up for 24, home's your first door" rule.

I forgot about the inspector's note.

I told him it was all clear and ready.

I completely let my guard down to apologize,

and he's still not budging an inch.

Do you know how hard it is to walk around

with your heart open, waiting for the chance to talk?

I can't stand him icing me out too much longer.

He's my best...

Do you want some advice,

or do you just need someone to nod their head,

listen to you, and send you on your way?

Gimme something.

Just wait a little bit longer, Liz.

As much as I hate the saying, mistakes do happen,

and sometimes we really hurt someone in the process

of making those mistakes,

but Marcos knows who you are, okay?

- Mm-hmm. - Just give him some time.

Well, he has three days or I'm gonna.

Duly noted, ice princess.

And speaking of ice.

- Yeah, I remember now. - Mm-hmm.

- I live for a hot shower. - Yes.

I gotta get somebody out here to fix that.

- Please. - Seeing as I'm

interim chief and all.

Let's see what we got here in the plumbers section.

Chief gave me a recommendation letter today

for my next job.

What'd it say?

It was great.

It makes it hard to stay mad at him.

Dani, if what you said about Duke is true,

then how are you gonna wanna- - Then I'm still out.

I mean, I don't wanna take the temporary hole he leaves

if Chief gives him another six months off.

I want a spot that was meant for me in the first place.

I want to be chosen.

Was I delusional to think that if I worked hard enough

and proved my value to this team again

that God would present a path to keeping this job somehow?

You don't know what God's working on behind the curtain.

Okay, there's still gotta be a way.

Just think of your calling.

Yeah, maybe this isn't what it felt like at the start,

but it was the perfect time.

I'm sure in a couple months,

you're gonna look back on this moment,

and see God's hand all over it.

But that's the thing, Tim.

I never doubted,

and it all was perfect.

Perfect time, perfect place,

perfect everything.

And now He's takin' it away.

Oh, hey. I'm the one who called.

He wandered into my shop, asked for a pair of faulty shoes

to take off my hands.

We'll take it from here.

- All right. - Frank?

Dude, long time, no see.

What's going on, Frank?

It's my feet today, boys.

You had anything to drink today?

No, not for a while.

Glad to hear that. You mind if we take a look?

Yeah, go ahead.

You know you can go down to the shelter?

They can set you up with new shoes.

Yeah, I just don't wanna take up space, man.

I got my car.

Did your feet get wet for an extensive period of time?

Man, soaked for days, that storm a few months back.

I didn't think anything of it until I started getting sores.

Well, we'll get you some help with this, Frank.

Get your feet wrapped up in the hospital,

provide you the care you need.

Thank you.

At least this time, I'll remember how I got there.

Hey, I think these will fit.

Oh, thank you.

That's nice of you.

There you are.

Ooh.

Now, you're sure

that I'm not causing you any trouble here, am I?

No, no.

It's their fault for closing the kitchen early on weekdays,

and chef's a buddy of mine.

He said I could use the kitchen as long as I want,

as long as I fly under the radar.

Oh.

Now, the secret is mayo,

two cheeses, and a touch of truffle oil.

I have never had such a fancy sandwich.

Where'd you learn?

My mother.

She had to be great at it because it was essentially

the only thing she knew how to cook.

Hmm.

And your dad?

Dad and I can barely stand

to be in the same room together.

- Mm. - My mom, she's,

she's not around anymore.

I kind of avoid bringing it up, to be honest.

Hmm.

Well, I'm sure you have friends,

but, um, if you ever need to talk with anybody,

or talk with me about anything, you know, feel free.

You know how to get in touch with my driver.

Thanks.

Yeah, I actually don't have too many people

I feel comfortable discussing real-life stuff with,

so it's been really nice

to get to know you and Tamra.

You're both great at talking to.

What you need is a friend,

if you know what I mean. - Yeah, I,

I thought I had that.

She found someone else to confide in, I guess.

The way I look at it, friends are friends.

If you can find somebody to, to talk to

and you can help each other get through the day

or a, a tough situation,

that's all that matters, right?

I mean, you young folks

and your relationship status problems.

Wow. Frequent Flyer Frank on the straight and narrow.

That's crazy.

Hey, uh, you good?

You know, if it's too much too soon, talk to Scotty.

It's not worth your mental health.

No, no man, I feel good.

Got some reliable coping mechanisms. I'm locked in.

Are you?

What do you mean?

Come on, man, you and Liz? Let's work it out.

I gave up co-ownership of the gallery.

You know, how do you forgive someone

who squashed so much potential?

I had it.

I saw my future kids runnin' around there, man.

Yeah, forgiveness is, it's tough.

But Tiffany told me that it's a choice,

and every day she sees my face,

she makes that choice again and again.

She's a better person than me right now.

I, I can't, man. I just can't.

Just give it some time.

Uh, no, but I practically live here.

We just need hot water, like yesterday.

So, I mean, I'd fix it myself, but...

Two hours would be perfect. Thank you.

Hey.

I thought I, uh, you know,

lost the chance to get to know you

because you didn't call for the last few days.

No. Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry.

No, I've just been busy.

I've been setting up at home as a remote 9-1-1 operator.

What? That, that's incredible.

You can do that? That's possible?

It is. Yeah, under special circumstances.

I can start helping pay the bills in a couple weeks,

and we are hiring a nurse so I can go to the grocery store,

amongst other places, with other people.

That's, I mean, that's, that's awesome.

So what's been up with you? Anything exciting on the job?

I did get to work

on the set of "The Golden Rose."

I also helped tame a sulfuric volcano.

Okay, well this, this kid added bleach

instead of baking soda, and so I had to diffuse it

with these like, special tablets to stop the toxic gas,

and I...

Sorry, I, I kind of get, I nerd out over science.

It's awesome.

So why didn't you just use a simple alkaline wash

on the rim?

It probably would've neutralized the gas

faster than the tablets, but,

sorry, I like science too.

No, no, no. It's, it's cool.

Gosh, see you're not listening to me,

because if you were, you would...

What I said was, if you would listen to me.

Hey.

Look, we've been needing to talk.

Yeah, yeah, it's been a hard morning.

Well, I have

some big news for you. - Chief gave me

a recommendation letter. - He what?

You know, I really think Chief is making a huge mistake.

I know you're hurt, but

what God meant for you will still come to you.

That's what I was trying to tell you.

Hey, wait, wait. Did he, did he go out on a call today?

Yeah, Scotty needed him. He went on a call this morning.

A call?

Okay, I can see you're not in the right head space

to have this conversation,

so maybe we can have it when you cool off a little.

Duke, you went out today?

Look Dani, this,

this is a weird situation for me, too.

Well, you can't put everyone in danger again.

And I hope you understand that I won't stand by

and say nothing. - Look, Dani,

I don't understand what you're talking about.

I saw you drinking.

What did she say? Duke drinking?

Wait, where is this coming from? Did you see something?

Dani, I would tread very lightly if I were you.

You know an allegation like this can go a long way.

I saw him earlier this morning.

You know me.

You all know me. I put in the work.

Chief, I can vouch for that.

All right, there's gotta be some type of explanation.

No, no, I saw it, okay?

I saw him drinking and I bet it's in his car right now.

He is willing to put his own life at risk,

but the rest of us to us- - Dani, enough.

Cool off.

I hear you loud and clear, Chief.

We gotta talk about this.

Okay, I know what it looks like,

but she did say she saw him drinking.

Okay, I don't think she would lie.

But this- - It's fine, Chief.

You can check my car.

Duke, you really don't have to do this.

I know.

It's iced tea.

Carpal tunnel was acting up,

so I used one of the girls' old lunch bags.

Helps with the cold tip.

You okay?

Just need to clear my head.

Rescue 8, please respond.

There's a construction accident at the intersection

of Brookside and Beacon.

Critical condition. - Liz, Andy.

Copy that

You are leaving, again?

This time, it's not my choice.

Duke isn't drinking. It was tea.

I'm just gonna come out and say this before you run off.

I'm leaving, Dani.

You have a spot if you want it.

Wait, what do you mean you're, you're leaving?

That's what I was trying to tell you.

I took a job somewhere else.

You have a spot now. - Okay, this is all too much.

Emotions are running high today, okay?

Chief will understand your concern with Duke,

and he'll have you back in a heartbeat.

No, no, Chief knew you were leaving,

and he still gave me the letter.

He doesn't know.

Besides Andy, you are the first person that I've told here.

I confide in you about so much,

and you couldn't tell me this?

I needed time.

But that doesn't matter now because you have

your job back. - Ashley, I don't want a job

just because it's available for the time being.

Chief wants you on this team.

You are so valuable to him.

If I tell him tonight,

I bet you he'll make an official offer.

You know, why don't you talk to God, huh?

He, He's the one who told me

to take this job in the first place.

And why would He put me here when all I was ever meant to be

to the station is a patch for a problem?

- Hey, Mom. - Hey, you.

Are you getting off or are you on your way?

Uh, kind of.

I was, I was actually hoping to talk to you and Dad

and see how he's doing.

- Oh, he is out. - What?

Yeah, he's with friends.

He's just taking a nice slow walk around the block,

but I think the fresh air will be good for him.

And yes, he was approved to do so, so.

Well that's great.

Yeah, it is.

He can finally help me take out the trash again.

I'm kidding, Dani.

You know, Dani, for the longest time,

I always saw your job-hopping as a reflection of myself,

my own insecurities,

me, just being a mother that had no real purpose or passion,

but now I'm finding all of that for the very first time.

I know it's silly.

I do the cooking, but I don't know,

just nourishing the ones that I love

make it feel like I'm on this planet for another reason,

other than my favorite reason.

I'm really proud of you, Mom.

Honey, I, I am so proud of you.

Just seeing you hold your own at the job of your dreams,

even though it's not official, it's inspiring.

You are inspiring.

Yeah. About the, uh, non-official part.

Mm-hmm?

I'm turning in this uniform.

Why?

Duke's coming back.

I'm sorry.

It's gonna be okay.

You know, after your dad's accident,

it just made me realize that my priorities are right here,

having a safe, healthy family.

I love you.

Even the unemployed, unengaged you.

Okay, there she is.

Yeah.

Speaking of, um,

you need to let me give you grandma's ring back, okay?

I mean, it was so, so sweet of you

to give to Hunter for me, but

hey, you never know, maybe,

maybe Ben's future wife will love it

just as much as I did. - We are way too early

for me to get excited over that.

Maybe.

Why don't you go ahead and give me the ring back?

I'll accept it this time.

Get your gloves on. I need some help.

Thank you.

I wanted to apologize in person. You deserve that.

And you were right,

I was pulling away.

I wasn't sure where we stood, and I forgot

how much I value you as a friend over everything,

and I pulled a Griffin.

Well, thank you for that.

And I pulled at Dani at work today,

if it makes you feel any better.

Are you on shift right now?

Mm-mm.

What's going on?

I messed up.

I got jealous on the job and I let it get the best of me,

and I should have talked to Duke in private

instead of handling it like I did.

Ugh, It just all feels so unprofessional,

and, and embarrassing, and-

It's okay to have a bad day, Dani.

You're an amazing medic. Everybody knows that.

I'm not.

- Dani- - No, Griffin.

I'm not a medic anymore.

Today was my last day.

I'm sorry.

I knew I had an expiration date covering for Duke.

I just, I never realized it would be so final.

So is that why you're here?

To get advice from an EMS reject?

- How did you handle it? - I can't, it's,

it's not the same.

The job didn't mean to me what it means to you, so.

I feel so betrayed.

By who?

God.

And I don't wanna feel that way, and I'm trying not to.

I just,

I don't get it.

I, I mean, He called me to this job,

and I don't know why He's taking it away.

If this God you believe in is,

is as big and as powerful as you say,

then your calling is probably bigger

than one specific job or place, don't you think?

Maybe.

Okay, I should go.

I've got someone I need to apologize to.

Let's get the backboard and the monitor.

Copy that.

Are you doing okay?

I heard the radio call about the DOA.

Yeah.

You know me. - I do.

Donut and a decaf.

What?

After a hard call or a hard day,

that's what I needed, every time.

Thanks, Chief.

You're gonna want some of this.

Hey Duke. Hey, could I talk to you for a minute?

What's going on?

Marcos, I know you don't wanna talk to me,

so I'm gonna talk,

and you're gonna listen. - Okay, are you serious

with this right now, Liz? - No, no, listen to me.

Just let me say what I need to say.

I think some of us have had a tough enough day

as it is, okay?

Let's just put everything on ice.

Yeah, I think Ashley's right.

Well, this coming from the girl

who tried to get Duke fired?

That wasn't my intention, at all.

Marcos, it doesn't need to be that way.

Dani's going through a rough time right now.

Hey, y'all, this is a little tense for my liking.

Well, Dani,

I was worried you decide to leave for good.

Pardon me, Chief, but decided to leave?

I mean, you're the one who told her

to go find a job somewhere else.

I mean, if anything, I'm glad Dani's still here.

Hey, I think what he meant in the moment

is that he had no other choice.

He didn't mean forever.

His hands are tied. - Oh, come on.

All right, everyone.

Keep your cool now. - It doesn't make any sense.

He kicked her out. - We're gonna

talk this through.

Uh,

hi, um,

the water,

it's still cold.

Listen, man, whatever you need to talk about,

or not talk about, we've got you covered.

This is exactly what I was trying to avoid.

Seriously, you guys have a lot on your plates right now,

and I don't, I don't wanna be a a burden.

- No. - Andy.

You've been a pillar of support to every single one of us,

for years, and you never complain.

That's what I'm supposed to do.

That's what I'm supposed to be to you.

That's a dangerous way of thinking, man.

You gonna run yourself thin,

and pretty soon there won't be

enough mental capacity for you, let alone anyone else.

And I'll be the first to say

that no matter how strong you are,

there's no shame in needing support.

Without judgment.

Dude, you've been there for me countless times,

whether it's talk about a bad day, or playing a prank.

When you're part of a team,

part of a family,

sharing burdens is just what we do.

It's not just okay,

it's what we signed up for, right?

In this house, unity is vital.

Lives depend on it.

I really thought I had it under control,

I could handle it.

I mean, I've handled hardships with the job for years.

I got my routine.

Oh man, the hot water.

A repairman came,

said he was gonna bring a part next week to fix it.

I'm so sorry.

I don't think that's it.

Oh, okay. Well then what's going?

It's, uh, nothing.

- It's okay. - Ash, no.

I've been waiting for the perfect time,

but beginning to understand

that there's not gonna be a perfect time.

In a few months, I'm gonna take a new job

as a flight medic at a different station.

Scotty, I intended to give my notice

at the end of this shift.

Ash, I,

you have no idea how proud I am to be your husband.

I have loved standing by you and cheering you on,

but I've also been struggling with the thought

that for the first time in 15 years,

I'll be walking through those doors

and you won't be here to hold me up.

Hey.

It's gonna be adjustment,

for both of you, but- - Yeah.

You're not alone.

You're never alone.

I love you guys.