1 00:00:03,879 --> 00:00:05,796 Hey, you're not nervous I'm gonna embarrass you 2 00:00:05,798 --> 00:00:07,048 in front of your old captain, are you? 3 00:00:07,049 --> 00:00:08,006 Of course not. 4 00:00:08,007 --> 00:00:09,259 I don't know why I'm so anxious. 5 00:00:09,259 --> 00:00:11,553 Russ has always been one of my biggest champions. 6 00:00:11,554 --> 00:00:14,054 He's the one that pushed me to go to officer candidate school 7 00:00:14,055 --> 00:00:15,348 after my first tour. 8 00:00:15,349 --> 00:00:16,765 Well, I'm sure he's not coming all the way to LA 9 00:00:16,766 --> 00:00:18,518 so that he can tell you he's disappointed in you. 10 00:00:18,518 --> 00:00:19,936 I just wish he would give me 11 00:00:19,937 --> 00:00:21,562 some sort of idea what this is about, 12 00:00:21,564 --> 00:00:22,939 but that's Russ. 13 00:00:22,940 --> 00:00:24,690 - There she is. - Hey, Russ! 14 00:00:24,692 --> 00:00:26,650 It's so good to see you! - Ah! 15 00:00:26,652 --> 00:00:28,570 - Hey. - John Nolan. 16 00:00:28,571 --> 00:00:31,489 - Colonel Russell Wilkes. Please, call me Russ. 17 00:00:31,489 --> 00:00:33,991 It's a pleasure to finally meet the man behind the stories. 18 00:00:33,993 --> 00:00:36,828 - Yeah, likewise. Sit down. - Thank you. 19 00:00:36,829 --> 00:00:39,079 I really appreciate you being here, John. 20 00:00:39,081 --> 00:00:41,082 I know I didn't give away too much over the phone, 21 00:00:41,082 --> 00:00:43,460 but what I'm here to discuss would affect both your lives. 22 00:00:43,460 --> 00:00:46,420 Seems only fair to include you in the conversation. 23 00:00:46,421 --> 00:00:48,338 The Sec Def has tasked me with putting together 24 00:00:48,340 --> 00:00:49,883 a working group inside the Pentagon. 25 00:00:49,884 --> 00:00:51,426 Wow. 26 00:00:51,426 --> 00:00:53,051 A team of my own choosing that will spearhead 27 00:00:53,052 --> 00:00:55,764 bringing battlefield medicine into the 22nd century. 28 00:00:55,765 --> 00:00:58,600 It's the most consequential assignment of my career, 29 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:01,395 and you are the first person I'm asking to be a part of it. 30 00:01:04,814 --> 00:01:06,274 I mean, it's an honor just to be nominated. 31 00:01:06,275 --> 00:01:08,442 Totally. Russ is a genius. 32 00:01:08,444 --> 00:01:10,778 He could recruit anyone for this working group. 33 00:01:10,780 --> 00:01:12,781 And the fact that he called me first... 34 00:01:12,781 --> 00:01:14,783 I mean, that's... that's pretty great. 35 00:01:14,784 --> 00:01:16,867 Yeah, 100%. That's so cool. 36 00:01:16,868 --> 00:01:19,454 But, I mean, our life is perfect right now. 37 00:01:19,454 --> 00:01:21,331 There's no way we're messing that up. 38 00:01:21,331 --> 00:01:23,540 No way. It's perfect. 39 00:01:23,542 --> 00:01:26,168 [gunshots, people screaming] 40 00:01:26,170 --> 00:01:29,338 [suspenseful music] 41 00:01:29,340 --> 00:01:30,715 Police! Get down! 42 00:01:30,716 --> 00:01:32,424 This is Bailey Nune, LAFD. 43 00:01:32,426 --> 00:01:34,551 I need an RA to Central Station Market. 44 00:01:34,552 --> 00:01:36,471 We have a male GSW victim 45 00:01:36,472 --> 00:01:38,305 who's been shot in the head and the back. 46 00:01:38,307 --> 00:01:41,099 Two suspects... black hoodies, masks, and pants. 47 00:01:41,100 --> 00:01:43,186 One headed east towards Broadway. 48 00:01:43,186 --> 00:01:44,603 In pursuit of second suspect. 49 00:01:44,604 --> 00:01:45,979 Move! Move! 50 00:01:45,980 --> 00:01:48,650 [screaming continues] 51 00:01:48,651 --> 00:01:55,573 ♪ ♪ 52 00:02:02,581 --> 00:02:05,459 [cell phone buzzing] 53 00:02:13,175 --> 00:02:14,592 [scoffs] 54 00:02:14,592 --> 00:02:16,468 Why are you texting me when I'm right here? 55 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:18,304 - Letting you sleep. - That's sweet. 56 00:02:18,305 --> 00:02:20,389 Wait, are you looking at real estate? 57 00:02:20,390 --> 00:02:22,266 We have to upgrade. 58 00:02:22,268 --> 00:02:24,018 We need more room... 59 00:02:24,019 --> 00:02:27,646 a second tub, a closet that fits all our clothes. 60 00:02:27,647 --> 00:02:30,233 I mean, yeah, sure, that would be nice, but... 61 00:02:30,234 --> 00:02:31,901 we created our family here. 62 00:02:31,901 --> 00:02:34,403 Which I love, but now we're bursting at the seams, 63 00:02:34,405 --> 00:02:37,699 and Mama's ready to crack open that trust fund and get crazy. 64 00:02:37,699 --> 00:02:39,449 Mm, I'm not sure I like the sound of that. 65 00:02:39,450 --> 00:02:40,617 Tough. 66 00:02:40,618 --> 00:02:42,662 We have money. - Uh, no. 67 00:02:42,663 --> 00:02:44,497 We have some money. 68 00:02:44,497 --> 00:02:46,709 But housing prices in LA are insane. 69 00:02:48,961 --> 00:02:50,878 I guess it couldn't hurt to see what's out there. 70 00:02:50,879 --> 00:02:52,629 I love that you've learned to roll with me, 71 00:02:52,631 --> 00:02:54,132 rather than resisting. 72 00:02:54,133 --> 00:02:56,425 Yes, you have successfully broken my spirit. 73 00:02:56,426 --> 00:02:57,718 - Yay. - [mockingly] Yay. 74 00:02:57,719 --> 00:02:59,469 [chuckles] 75 00:02:59,471 --> 00:03:01,848 Quickie before the kids wake up? 76 00:03:01,848 --> 00:03:04,391 Oh, um, well... 77 00:03:04,393 --> 00:03:06,394 - [chuckles] - Mm. 78 00:03:06,395 --> 00:03:07,854 Mom, come here! 79 00:03:07,854 --> 00:03:09,938 [muffled laughter] 80 00:03:09,939 --> 00:03:11,900 [sighs] Too late. 81 00:03:11,901 --> 00:03:13,318 I like this one. 82 00:03:13,318 --> 00:03:15,110 I bet you could hang a swing set 83 00:03:15,111 --> 00:03:16,987 from that tree right there in the back. 84 00:03:16,989 --> 00:03:19,574 That was my favorite until I saw this. 85 00:03:19,574 --> 00:03:24,537 It has a pool and a gym and a screening room. 86 00:03:24,538 --> 00:03:26,663 Wait, hold up. You got screening room kind of money? 87 00:03:26,664 --> 00:03:28,332 Depends on which one of us you ask. 88 00:03:28,334 --> 00:03:30,501 Wesley is the king of frugality, 89 00:03:30,502 --> 00:03:32,170 so he would definitely say no, 90 00:03:32,170 --> 00:03:34,421 but I lived on credit cards until I met him, 91 00:03:34,423 --> 00:03:36,841 so I'm way more comfortable pushing the envelope. 92 00:03:36,841 --> 00:03:39,426 Hey, Nolan, did you tell Officer Hart 93 00:03:39,427 --> 00:03:42,764 that the shooters last night were furries? 94 00:03:42,764 --> 00:03:45,557 No, I said they were wearing hoodies. 95 00:03:45,558 --> 00:03:47,100 Are you taking the case? - Yeah. 96 00:03:47,102 --> 00:03:48,645 Do you mind just walking us through it? 97 00:03:48,646 --> 00:03:50,687 Yeah, uh, Bailey and I were coming back from dinner 98 00:03:50,688 --> 00:03:51,980 at Central Station Market. 99 00:03:51,981 --> 00:03:53,524 - Date night? - No. 100 00:03:53,525 --> 00:03:56,110 Her former commanding officer came to offer her a job... 101 00:03:56,110 --> 00:03:57,945 a Pentagon think tank. 102 00:03:57,947 --> 00:04:00,073 Wow, you really married outside of your league. 103 00:04:00,074 --> 00:04:01,366 I know, right? 104 00:04:01,366 --> 00:04:02,950 - So is she going to take it? - No. 105 00:04:02,951 --> 00:04:04,534 It would mean relocating to D.C., 106 00:04:04,536 --> 00:04:05,870 so it's a nonstarter for us. 107 00:04:05,871 --> 00:04:07,622 I mean, it might be a nonstarter for you, 108 00:04:07,622 --> 00:04:09,623 but I guarantee you that your overachiever of a wife 109 00:04:09,625 --> 00:04:12,126 is seriously thinking about it. - No, actually. 110 00:04:12,127 --> 00:04:14,670 She was laughing it off when we talked about... 111 00:04:14,671 --> 00:04:17,632 oh, my God, she's actually thinking about it seriously. 112 00:04:17,632 --> 00:04:19,634 Okay, well, no, no, if that's something 113 00:04:19,634 --> 00:04:21,677 she really wants to do, relocating to D.C. 114 00:04:21,678 --> 00:04:23,303 could be cool. - It's not. 115 00:04:23,305 --> 00:04:25,430 I spent time there during my joint-ops days. 116 00:04:25,432 --> 00:04:27,725 It took me about three weeks to unclench 117 00:04:27,725 --> 00:04:29,476 every time I came home. 118 00:04:29,478 --> 00:04:31,187 - Thank you for that insight. - Mm. 119 00:04:31,187 --> 00:04:32,646 So any clarity on the victim? 120 00:04:32,648 --> 00:04:35,191 Fred Wilson, 48, CPA, 121 00:04:35,192 --> 00:04:37,526 married, no kids, no criminal record. 122 00:04:37,528 --> 00:04:39,362 Making him an unlikely candidate 123 00:04:39,362 --> 00:04:41,238 for a targeted assassination. 124 00:04:41,240 --> 00:04:42,740 Is there anything else about the shooters 125 00:04:42,740 --> 00:04:44,658 that you didn't give Hart? 126 00:04:44,659 --> 00:04:46,786 Sorry, I did not get a good look at them. 127 00:04:46,786 --> 00:04:48,538 What about CCTV? Anything there? 128 00:04:48,538 --> 00:04:50,540 They were pretty covered up. 129 00:04:50,540 --> 00:04:53,418 But take a look at this. 130 00:04:55,920 --> 00:04:58,755 [suspenseful music] 131 00:04:58,757 --> 00:05:00,591 Uh, looks like the letters SF. 132 00:05:00,591 --> 00:05:02,009 That would make him Southern Front. 133 00:05:02,011 --> 00:05:05,637 No visible tattoos on the second shooter. 134 00:05:05,639 --> 00:05:07,305 Huh. - Yeah. 135 00:05:07,307 --> 00:05:10,184 So why would a member of a white supremacist gang 136 00:05:10,185 --> 00:05:11,853 partner up with a Black man 137 00:05:11,853 --> 00:05:14,105 to execute a civilian in broad daylight? 138 00:05:14,105 --> 00:05:16,399 - Told you he'd spot it. - You trained him well. 139 00:05:16,399 --> 00:05:18,483 Could be that our innocent CPA 140 00:05:18,485 --> 00:05:20,903 was helping the Southern Front to launder money, 141 00:05:20,903 --> 00:05:23,947 or maybe he had a drug problem and owed them money. 142 00:05:23,949 --> 00:05:26,324 We're trying to get the ME to rush the tox screen, 143 00:05:26,326 --> 00:05:28,452 but he's dodging our calls. - Oh, say no more. 144 00:05:28,454 --> 00:05:29,870 I'll go deliver the ask in person. 145 00:05:29,872 --> 00:05:31,372 Let me collect my boot. 146 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:34,875 Hey. 147 00:05:34,877 --> 00:05:37,461 Do you know what this is? - An iron? 148 00:05:37,463 --> 00:05:39,504 - You know what it's not? A machete. 149 00:05:39,505 --> 00:05:41,673 I am due in court in two hours to testify 150 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:44,259 about a man attacking people on a bus with a machete. 151 00:05:44,261 --> 00:05:45,845 Okay, something must have got switched around 152 00:05:45,846 --> 00:05:47,346 in the evidence locker... we'll figure it out. 153 00:05:47,346 --> 00:05:49,473 - No, no, no. The case is time not waived. 154 00:05:49,475 --> 00:05:52,393 If we don't find it fast, that psycho is going to be let free. 155 00:05:52,394 --> 00:05:53,685 Okay, have you told the prosecutor? 156 00:05:53,687 --> 00:05:55,730 No. It's Wesley. 157 00:05:55,730 --> 00:05:57,398 And I am just trying to keep him in blissful ignorance 158 00:05:57,399 --> 00:05:59,149 as long as possible. 159 00:05:59,151 --> 00:06:00,233 Help me. 160 00:06:00,235 --> 00:06:01,985 That's the case number. 161 00:06:01,987 --> 00:06:04,279 - No, I know, but it's wrong. - The case number isn't wrong. 162 00:06:04,281 --> 00:06:08,367 The item might be wrong, but numbers are just numbers. 163 00:06:08,367 --> 00:06:09,826 Fine. 164 00:06:09,827 --> 00:06:13,538 Um, so the... the point is, I have to be at court, 165 00:06:13,540 --> 00:06:15,333 uh, and... and I need that machete, like, ASAP. 166 00:06:15,334 --> 00:06:17,418 - Case number? - Oh. 167 00:06:17,418 --> 00:06:19,420 We're not gonna find it by using the case number. 168 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:21,004 The numbers got switched. 169 00:06:21,005 --> 00:06:22,507 Well, if you don't have the case number, 170 00:06:22,507 --> 00:06:23,925 then I can't help you. - Oh, Wesley's gonna kill me. 171 00:06:23,925 --> 00:06:27,552 - It's... relax. Maybe it's just a typo, right? 172 00:06:27,553 --> 00:06:29,221 The first eight numbers are the date. 173 00:06:29,223 --> 00:06:33,518 The crime was on January 20th? Try 20-10-2026. 174 00:06:33,519 --> 00:06:37,105 [upbeat playful music] 175 00:06:37,105 --> 00:06:39,316 Try 02-01-2026. 176 00:06:41,485 --> 00:06:43,444 - Wow. - 20-01-2025. 177 00:06:48,199 --> 00:06:49,867 [sighs] 178 00:06:49,867 --> 00:06:51,827 Are you sure you used the new data-entry procedure? 179 00:06:51,829 --> 00:06:53,870 We changed it a few months ago. - Of course I did. 180 00:06:53,872 --> 00:06:56,081 [stammers] 181 00:06:56,082 --> 00:06:58,375 But I wasn't the one who logged the entry 182 00:06:58,377 --> 00:07:00,127 because you wouldn't approve the overtime. 183 00:07:00,129 --> 00:07:01,295 I had Smitty do it. 184 00:07:03,841 --> 00:07:05,466 What the hell is your problem? 185 00:07:05,466 --> 00:07:07,134 Uh, good morning? 186 00:07:07,136 --> 00:07:09,637 [scoffs] I have bent over backwards to treat you well, 187 00:07:09,637 --> 00:07:11,221 and this is how you repay me. - I don't... 188 00:07:11,223 --> 00:07:12,932 I'm sorry, I don't know what's happening right now. 189 00:07:12,932 --> 00:07:14,266 Like hell. 190 00:07:14,268 --> 00:07:16,018 You know, your little innocent act 191 00:07:16,019 --> 00:07:18,771 would be a lot more believable if they weren't in your office. 192 00:07:18,771 --> 00:07:20,314 Just know this: if you go through with it, 193 00:07:20,314 --> 00:07:21,899 I will do everything in my power 194 00:07:21,899 --> 00:07:24,319 to absolutely destroy you. 195 00:07:30,158 --> 00:07:31,449 Hi. Who are you? 196 00:07:31,451 --> 00:07:32,826 What are you doing in my office, 197 00:07:32,827 --> 00:07:34,786 and why has it sent Vivian into a rage spiral? 198 00:07:34,788 --> 00:07:37,372 - Rita Sanchez. This is Bradley Worth. 199 00:07:37,374 --> 00:07:39,292 We work with the Democratic Party, 200 00:07:39,293 --> 00:07:41,543 and we want you to run for district attorney. 201 00:07:41,545 --> 00:07:43,670 And now it makes sense. 202 00:07:43,672 --> 00:07:45,463 That's a hard no for me, by the way, 203 00:07:45,465 --> 00:07:47,007 but thanks for stopping by. - You obviously know 204 00:07:47,009 --> 00:07:48,593 that Vivian Eckert's running unopposed 205 00:07:48,593 --> 00:07:50,177 since Del Monte dropped out of the race. 206 00:07:50,178 --> 00:07:52,096 Yeah, but that was a month ago... why come to me now? 207 00:07:52,096 --> 00:07:54,223 Candidly, we've been having a hard time finding someone 208 00:07:54,223 --> 00:07:56,475 to take up his mantle. - [chuckles] 209 00:07:56,475 --> 00:07:59,187 So I'm your last choice. - Hardly. 210 00:08:01,607 --> 00:08:04,358 Look, Mr. Evers, I wish there was time 211 00:08:04,358 --> 00:08:07,862 for us to do our usual dance of seduction and ego stroking. 212 00:08:07,862 --> 00:08:10,031 But as you rightly pointed out, we're up against it. 213 00:08:10,031 --> 00:08:12,199 The deadline to enter this race is in three days. 214 00:08:12,201 --> 00:08:13,783 And Vivian becoming DA is worst-case scenario 215 00:08:13,785 --> 00:08:15,244 for the people of this city. 216 00:08:15,245 --> 00:08:16,995 I mean, she has the most regressive record 217 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:18,581 in your office. - Oh, I agree. 218 00:08:18,581 --> 00:08:19,956 But there's zero chance of me beating her. 219 00:08:19,957 --> 00:08:21,584 I was temporarily disbarred. 220 00:08:21,584 --> 00:08:23,793 Because of your dealings with Elijah Stone... we know. 221 00:08:23,795 --> 00:08:25,922 Yeah, and we are prepared to embrace that. 222 00:08:25,923 --> 00:08:28,716 I mean, you're a hero who put his life and career on the line 223 00:08:28,716 --> 00:08:30,968 to take down a very dangerous kingpin. 224 00:08:30,968 --> 00:08:33,053 Voters love a man who's willing to stand up for what's right. 225 00:08:33,054 --> 00:08:35,556 Not to mention you're married to a cop, 226 00:08:35,557 --> 00:08:38,017 which automatically makes you a more attractive candidate 227 00:08:38,018 --> 00:08:39,684 to anyone worried that progressive 228 00:08:39,686 --> 00:08:41,394 means soft on crime. 229 00:08:41,395 --> 00:08:44,023 Look, I don't want Vivian to win any more than you do, 230 00:08:44,024 --> 00:08:45,816 but I... - But nothing. 231 00:08:45,817 --> 00:08:48,110 A Vivian victory will hurt a lot of people. 232 00:08:48,110 --> 00:08:50,528 And right now you're our last hope at stopping her. 233 00:08:50,529 --> 00:08:53,366 It may be a long shot, but isn't it worth the risk? 234 00:08:56,119 --> 00:08:57,788 I thought you didn't have time to stroke my ego. 235 00:09:00,039 --> 00:09:02,917 - You have to let me see him. - I-I don't, actually. 236 00:09:02,918 --> 00:09:05,378 On TV, the family has to identify the body. 237 00:09:05,379 --> 00:09:07,254 Yeah, we don't do that anymore. 238 00:09:07,255 --> 00:09:08,673 - Ugh, please... - That's right, ma'am. 239 00:09:08,673 --> 00:09:10,006 It's no longer policy. 240 00:09:10,008 --> 00:09:11,967 But trust me, it's for the best. 241 00:09:11,969 --> 00:09:14,220 Seeing your loved one like that, it... 242 00:09:14,221 --> 00:09:17,056 it changes how you remember them forever. 243 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:20,350 - [crying] I don't understand. Fred was a saint. 244 00:09:20,351 --> 00:09:22,436 Why would someone want to kill him? 245 00:09:22,437 --> 00:09:25,230 Well, that's what we're trying to figure out. 246 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:27,274 He's really dead? 247 00:09:27,275 --> 00:09:29,067 Yes, ma'am. I'm afraid so. 248 00:09:29,068 --> 00:09:30,778 And we are so sorry for your loss. 249 00:09:30,778 --> 00:09:33,197 [crying] Okay. 250 00:09:33,197 --> 00:09:35,366 Thank you. 251 00:09:37,536 --> 00:09:39,662 - Thanks for the assist. [sighs] 252 00:09:39,663 --> 00:09:41,746 Grief makes people a little crazy, 253 00:09:41,748 --> 00:09:43,915 and I don't like dealing with them when they're normal. 254 00:09:43,917 --> 00:09:45,543 Why you work with the dead, I suppose. 255 00:09:47,879 --> 00:09:50,423 Uh, anything jump out at you at the preliminary autopsy? 256 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:52,716 No, uh, run-of-the-mill gun homicide. 257 00:09:52,717 --> 00:09:54,634 The bullet to the head killed him instantly, 258 00:09:54,635 --> 00:09:56,928 but the shot to the body was fatal as well. 259 00:09:56,929 --> 00:09:58,306 Any signs of drug use? 260 00:09:58,307 --> 00:10:00,850 No, but the tox screen is underway. 261 00:10:00,850 --> 00:10:03,769 I'll let Harper and Lopez know the second it comes in. 262 00:10:03,769 --> 00:10:05,687 - Perfect. Thank you very much. - Yep. 263 00:10:05,688 --> 00:10:07,315 I once had a widower insist 264 00:10:07,316 --> 00:10:09,734 on seeing his wife's body back when I was in Sugar Land. 265 00:10:09,735 --> 00:10:11,902 Ended up suing the city for mental anguish. 266 00:10:11,903 --> 00:10:13,611 - Did he win? - No. 267 00:10:13,613 --> 00:10:16,323 Case got dismissed when he was convicted of her murder. 268 00:10:16,325 --> 00:10:19,409 - Oh. [muffled grunting] 269 00:10:19,411 --> 00:10:21,412 Hey! Police! Let her go! - Whoa! Hey! 270 00:10:21,413 --> 00:10:23,121 Hi, hi. It's all... it's all good. 271 00:10:23,123 --> 00:10:24,914 She's... she's fine. - I'm fine. 272 00:10:24,916 --> 00:10:26,792 Yeah, I can see that. 273 00:10:26,793 --> 00:10:28,878 But two minutes ago, you were grieving. 274 00:10:28,879 --> 00:10:30,254 I'm still grieving. 275 00:10:30,254 --> 00:10:32,548 It manifests itself in unknowable ways. 276 00:10:32,548 --> 00:10:34,341 Right, but you brought your boyfriend 277 00:10:34,342 --> 00:10:36,134 to help you identify your husband's body? 278 00:10:36,135 --> 00:10:39,513 Well, I needed emotional support? 279 00:10:39,514 --> 00:10:42,182 - She's very sensitive. - Yeah. 280 00:10:42,183 --> 00:10:43,850 Well, you can emotionally support each other 281 00:10:43,851 --> 00:10:45,727 on the way to the station... let's go. 282 00:10:45,729 --> 00:10:47,104 - Oh. - This way. 283 00:10:47,105 --> 00:10:48,147 - This way? - Yes. 284 00:10:48,148 --> 00:10:49,523 - Oh, no. - Put your hands down. 285 00:10:49,524 --> 00:10:50,984 - Yes, sir. - Wow. 286 00:10:52,985 --> 00:10:55,904 - I know this looks bad. - Understatement. 287 00:10:55,905 --> 00:10:58,448 Your husband was murdered, and in less than 24 hours, 288 00:10:58,450 --> 00:11:00,658 you were getting busy with your side piece 289 00:11:00,659 --> 00:11:02,620 down the hall from his body. 290 00:11:02,620 --> 00:11:04,580 I didn't even want to be there. 291 00:11:04,581 --> 00:11:07,041 Uh, I told Faith it would look weird, 292 00:11:07,042 --> 00:11:09,418 but she insisted. 293 00:11:09,418 --> 00:11:11,961 So you were just trying to be a good boyfriend. 294 00:11:11,962 --> 00:11:14,756 Todd is a terrible boyfriend. 295 00:11:14,758 --> 00:11:18,219 He's a lot of fun, but anything that requires emotional depth... 296 00:11:18,220 --> 00:11:20,096 - Okay, what about Fred? What was he like? 297 00:11:20,096 --> 00:11:23,849 He was always super cool anytime that I came by. 298 00:11:23,850 --> 00:11:26,434 You're saying Fred knew about the affair? 299 00:11:26,436 --> 00:11:29,647 - It wasn't an affair. It was an open marriage. 300 00:11:29,648 --> 00:11:31,941 The whole thing was Fred's idea. 301 00:11:31,942 --> 00:11:33,984 The guy wanted a little bit of peace. 302 00:11:33,985 --> 00:11:37,529 Is it possible that Todd wanted you all to himself? 303 00:11:37,530 --> 00:11:39,948 Listen, I am twice divorced. 304 00:11:39,950 --> 00:11:42,576 I am still paying alimony to the first. 305 00:11:42,576 --> 00:11:45,245 I am not trying to put a ring on it. 306 00:11:45,246 --> 00:11:48,540 There's a reason why Todd is divorced. 307 00:11:48,542 --> 00:11:52,293 Todd is a good time, like Coney Island. 308 00:11:52,294 --> 00:11:54,838 Fred, on the other hand, 309 00:11:54,840 --> 00:11:58,591 was deep and soulful 310 00:11:58,592 --> 00:12:01,345 and romantic... 311 00:12:01,346 --> 00:12:04,432 like Paris. 312 00:12:04,432 --> 00:12:06,517 Coney Island is fun to visit... 313 00:12:06,518 --> 00:12:09,894 [crying] But you don't move there over Paris. 314 00:12:09,895 --> 00:12:11,355 What do you think? 315 00:12:11,355 --> 00:12:13,899 I think people are crazy, but neither of them 316 00:12:13,899 --> 00:12:15,692 is a physical match for the shooters, so... 317 00:12:15,693 --> 00:12:17,695 Still doesn't rule out murder-for-hire. 318 00:12:17,696 --> 00:12:19,071 Well, yeah. 319 00:12:19,072 --> 00:12:20,822 Did you put Wesley up to this? 320 00:12:20,823 --> 00:12:23,116 No idea what you're talking about, 321 00:12:23,118 --> 00:12:25,494 but if it's pissing you off, I'm happy to take credit. 322 00:12:25,495 --> 00:12:27,830 If he insists on moving forward, 323 00:12:27,831 --> 00:12:29,539 I can't guarantee that I'll be able to keep you 324 00:12:29,541 --> 00:12:30,583 out of the crossfire. 325 00:12:32,878 --> 00:12:35,462 - Did she just threaten me? - Sure seems like it. 326 00:12:35,463 --> 00:12:38,215 But why? - No idea. 327 00:12:38,216 --> 00:12:39,674 But I'm gonna find out. 328 00:12:39,676 --> 00:12:42,135 Oh, husband! 329 00:12:42,136 --> 00:12:43,928 You only call me "husband" when you're mad. 330 00:12:43,929 --> 00:12:45,681 What did I do? - You tell me. 331 00:12:45,682 --> 00:12:47,682 Vivian just stopped by. 332 00:12:47,683 --> 00:12:49,393 She told you I was running for DA. 333 00:12:49,394 --> 00:12:51,687 - Wait, you're running for DA? Since when? 334 00:12:51,687 --> 00:12:53,855 No, no, no, wait, it got sprung on me this morning. 335 00:12:53,856 --> 00:12:55,024 What does that mean? 336 00:12:55,024 --> 00:12:55,982 Some people came to talk to me 337 00:12:55,984 --> 00:12:57,525 about taking over Sean's campaign. 338 00:12:57,527 --> 00:13:01,489 - And you told them no. - I did... initially, but... 339 00:13:01,490 --> 00:13:04,240 But now you're thinking about it? 340 00:13:04,241 --> 00:13:06,494 I mean, I'd at least like to discuss it. 341 00:13:06,495 --> 00:13:08,870 But I am supposed to be on my way to court right now, 342 00:13:08,871 --> 00:13:10,206 only Lucy texted to tell me 343 00:13:10,206 --> 00:13:11,624 that our key piece of evidence is missing. 344 00:13:11,625 --> 00:13:13,000 So is there any chance 345 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:14,418 that we can just table this until tonight? 346 00:13:14,418 --> 00:13:16,461 Fine, but only because yelling at you in the bullpen 347 00:13:16,462 --> 00:13:18,047 might come across as unprofessional. 348 00:13:18,048 --> 00:13:19,716 Thank you. I love you. 349 00:13:23,511 --> 00:13:26,054 - [sighs] - Everything okay? 350 00:13:26,056 --> 00:13:27,306 Are you free for dinner tonight? 351 00:13:27,307 --> 00:13:29,015 Depends. Can I bring James? 352 00:13:29,017 --> 00:13:31,684 As long as you tell him he has to be Team Lopez, 353 00:13:31,686 --> 00:13:33,562 on the penalty of death. 354 00:13:33,562 --> 00:13:34,730 I will be sure to prep him. 355 00:13:36,399 --> 00:13:38,942 I remember Lucy gave me the machete, 356 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:41,028 and I logged it like I always do. 357 00:13:41,028 --> 00:13:43,239 Okay, so that right there is the problem, Smitty. 358 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:44,740 The system changed. 359 00:13:44,740 --> 00:13:46,575 Most of the world uses day, month, year. 360 00:13:46,576 --> 00:13:49,036 Month, day, year was causing all of these issues for us 361 00:13:49,037 --> 00:13:50,538 with our international cases, 362 00:13:50,538 --> 00:13:52,498 which is why we switched, you know? 363 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:54,875 Didn't you read the memo? 364 00:13:54,875 --> 00:13:56,376 Sorry, wait. [chuckles] 365 00:13:56,378 --> 00:13:57,961 I just heard that out loud. Of course you didn't. 366 00:13:57,962 --> 00:14:01,798 Important memos are always covered in the roll call. 367 00:14:01,799 --> 00:14:04,634 Why do I have a panicked ADA knocking on my door 368 00:14:04,635 --> 00:14:06,803 to ask for my help to find a missing machete? 369 00:14:06,804 --> 00:14:08,931 Because Smitty wasn't listening 370 00:14:08,932 --> 00:14:11,267 when you went over the change in how we file case numbers. 371 00:14:11,268 --> 00:14:13,269 What, the "day, month, year" thing? 372 00:14:13,269 --> 00:14:15,270 both: Yeah. - I didn't go over it. 373 00:14:15,272 --> 00:14:17,147 My last day as watch commander was crazy. 374 00:14:17,148 --> 00:14:19,607 I left it for you to do. - I thought you handled it. 375 00:14:19,609 --> 00:14:21,150 - Oh, it's not my fault. It's yours. 376 00:14:21,152 --> 00:14:23,571 - Everyone got the memo. It's still your fault, Smitty. 377 00:14:23,572 --> 00:14:25,114 Well, it's still on him for trusting me. 378 00:14:25,115 --> 00:14:26,615 I didn't trust you. 379 00:14:26,615 --> 00:14:28,200 I thought he covered it, and I just didn't follow up. 380 00:14:28,201 --> 00:14:29,701 I can't believe I dropped the ball like that. 381 00:14:29,702 --> 00:14:30,786 I don't care whose fault it is. 382 00:14:30,787 --> 00:14:32,120 I need the machete. 383 00:14:32,121 --> 00:14:34,498 Smitty used the old system, right? 384 00:14:34,499 --> 00:14:37,418 Try 01-20-2026. 385 00:14:37,418 --> 00:14:39,628 - I-I can't. It's a dropdown menu. 386 00:14:39,629 --> 00:14:40,879 There's no 20th month. 387 00:14:40,879 --> 00:14:42,423 What, so you can enter the 20th month, 388 00:14:42,423 --> 00:14:43,841 but you can't retrieve the 20th month? 389 00:14:43,841 --> 00:14:45,466 - Correct. - No. That's wrong. 390 00:14:45,467 --> 00:14:48,303 It shouldn't work that way. - But that is how it works. 391 00:14:48,304 --> 00:14:51,599 Wesley says the judge is losing his patience. 392 00:14:51,600 --> 00:14:52,765 If you can't produce the evidence, 393 00:14:52,767 --> 00:14:54,475 he's prepared to dismiss the case. 394 00:14:54,476 --> 00:14:55,811 Oh. 395 00:14:55,812 --> 00:14:57,437 Guys, this is bigger than one case. 396 00:14:57,438 --> 00:14:58,855 Everything Smitty logged has been misfiled, 397 00:14:58,856 --> 00:15:01,399 going back two months. 398 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:03,110 Did the widow shed some light? 399 00:15:03,110 --> 00:15:04,986 Uh, not exactly, but her doorbell cam did. 400 00:15:04,988 --> 00:15:06,279 This is from two days ago. 401 00:15:06,280 --> 00:15:09,283 The car is registered to a Ryder Frost, 402 00:15:09,283 --> 00:15:11,076 known member of the Southern Front. 403 00:15:11,076 --> 00:15:12,452 Well, that tattoo is a match. 404 00:15:12,453 --> 00:15:13,828 Definitely could be our shooter. 405 00:15:13,830 --> 00:15:15,623 Any idea who the other fellow is? 406 00:15:15,624 --> 00:15:17,374 Not yet, but his tats are 54th Street Gang. 407 00:15:17,375 --> 00:15:20,461 Besides the racial element, don't SF and the 5-4 408 00:15:20,461 --> 00:15:22,086 compete for the same meth business? 409 00:15:22,087 --> 00:15:23,463 They did up until a few months ago, 410 00:15:23,465 --> 00:15:25,341 when the Armenians pushed Southern Front 411 00:15:25,341 --> 00:15:26,674 further into the Valley. 412 00:15:26,676 --> 00:15:28,217 But they are certainly not allies. 413 00:15:28,219 --> 00:15:30,303 They cased the garage but not the house. 414 00:15:30,304 --> 00:15:31,929 Any idea what they were looking for? 415 00:15:31,931 --> 00:15:33,640 We've got a last-known for Ryder. 416 00:15:33,642 --> 00:15:35,100 We were hoping you'd go ask him. 417 00:15:35,100 --> 00:15:38,062 [suspenseful music] 418 00:15:38,062 --> 00:15:43,567 ♪ ♪ 419 00:15:43,567 --> 00:15:45,027 [Play Dead's "Offy"] 420 00:15:45,028 --> 00:15:46,070 Wait. 421 00:15:46,071 --> 00:15:50,198 ♪ ♪ 422 00:15:50,200 --> 00:15:51,533 Control, in pursuit of suspect, 423 00:15:51,533 --> 00:15:53,661 entering Royal Lake Apartments... send backup. 424 00:15:53,662 --> 00:15:57,373 ♪ ♪ 425 00:15:57,374 --> 00:16:00,208 ♪ Rolling around, face on the floor ♪ 426 00:16:00,210 --> 00:16:02,293 ♪ ♪ 427 00:16:02,294 --> 00:16:04,254 ♪ Wine-covered hands staining your door ♪ 428 00:16:04,254 --> 00:16:06,340 ♪ ♪ 429 00:16:06,341 --> 00:16:08,509 ♪ Kicked out the pub for my fake ID ♪ 430 00:16:08,509 --> 00:16:10,259 Come on, come on. 431 00:16:10,260 --> 00:16:12,513 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 432 00:16:12,514 --> 00:16:14,889 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 433 00:16:14,890 --> 00:16:16,850 Passing third floor, heading for the roof! 434 00:16:16,850 --> 00:16:19,311 ♪ ♪ 435 00:16:19,312 --> 00:16:21,938 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 436 00:16:21,940 --> 00:16:23,941 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 437 00:16:23,942 --> 00:16:26,110 ♪ Yeah! ♪ 438 00:16:26,110 --> 00:16:29,071 Stop! LAPD! 439 00:16:29,072 --> 00:16:30,905 Come on, Ryder. 440 00:16:30,907 --> 00:16:32,573 There's nowhere to go. 441 00:16:32,575 --> 00:16:34,701 - Put your hands on your head. Down on your knees. 442 00:16:34,702 --> 00:16:37,371 [sirens wailing] 443 00:16:39,039 --> 00:16:40,957 - Wait, wait, wait! Stop! - Stop! 444 00:16:40,959 --> 00:16:44,211 [dramatic music] 445 00:16:44,211 --> 00:16:46,046 [screams] [body thuds] 446 00:16:46,047 --> 00:16:49,048 [sirens wailing] 447 00:16:49,049 --> 00:16:52,971 ♪ ♪ 448 00:16:55,056 --> 00:17:00,226 [indistinct chatter, telephones ringing] 449 00:17:00,227 --> 00:17:02,229 I'm sorry, are these cases from the future? 450 00:17:02,230 --> 00:17:04,480 Apparently, the system didn't know what to do with month 20, 451 00:17:04,481 --> 00:17:05,566 and so it just made the math work. 452 00:17:05,567 --> 00:17:08,152 And 12 months plus 8 is August 2027. 453 00:17:08,153 --> 00:17:10,194 Cases from the 21st became September of next year, 454 00:17:10,195 --> 00:17:11,904 and so on. - This is unbelievable. 455 00:17:11,905 --> 00:17:13,574 The judge granted a continuance, 456 00:17:13,575 --> 00:17:15,784 but we need the machete by noon tomorrow. 457 00:17:15,785 --> 00:17:17,577 - Yep. Don't worry. We will have it. 458 00:17:17,578 --> 00:17:19,078 - I'll stick around. I feel responsible. 459 00:17:19,079 --> 00:17:20,873 - No, it's completely on me. - I should have clarified. 460 00:17:20,874 --> 00:17:22,415 You were on your way out. 461 00:17:22,416 --> 00:17:24,417 Okay, you guys are both Spartacus, okay? 462 00:17:24,419 --> 00:17:25,586 Let's please start opening the boxes. 463 00:17:25,586 --> 00:17:27,796 - Are you coming? - No. 464 00:17:27,797 --> 00:17:29,256 [doorbell rings] 465 00:17:29,257 --> 00:17:31,215 Russ, I thought you had a flight to catch. 466 00:17:31,217 --> 00:17:32,759 I do, but I couldn't leave LA 467 00:17:32,760 --> 00:17:34,135 without making one last appeal. 468 00:17:34,136 --> 00:17:36,305 Well, I guess you better come in, then. 469 00:17:36,306 --> 00:17:38,307 Thank you. 470 00:17:38,307 --> 00:17:40,808 Oh. [chuckles] 471 00:17:40,809 --> 00:17:43,770 You've really made a nice life for yourself here, Nune. 472 00:17:43,771 --> 00:17:47,523 I can, uh... I can see why you'd hesitate before giving it up. 473 00:17:47,525 --> 00:17:49,817 But... 474 00:17:49,818 --> 00:17:52,695 anything I can say to convince you? 475 00:17:52,697 --> 00:17:54,072 Can I ask why? 476 00:17:54,073 --> 00:17:56,365 I'm not a doctor or a scientist. 477 00:17:56,366 --> 00:17:59,952 I don't have a PhD. Why are you asking me? 478 00:17:59,953 --> 00:18:01,538 Well, maybe I've been around long enough 479 00:18:01,538 --> 00:18:03,207 to know that having a few extra letters after your name 480 00:18:03,208 --> 00:18:04,833 doesn't make you a genius. 481 00:18:04,834 --> 00:18:06,375 I also know that if I bring you a problem, 482 00:18:06,376 --> 00:18:07,711 you won't rest until you've looked at it 483 00:18:07,711 --> 00:18:10,213 from every conceivable angle twice 484 00:18:10,214 --> 00:18:11,757 before bringing me a solution. 485 00:18:11,758 --> 00:18:13,925 What if I can't find a solution? 486 00:18:13,926 --> 00:18:15,719 Hell, girl, that's why they call it a think tank. 487 00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:17,721 Does me no good to have a bunch of identical people 488 00:18:17,721 --> 00:18:19,263 with identical viewpoints 489 00:18:19,265 --> 00:18:22,308 looking in identical directions. 490 00:18:22,309 --> 00:18:24,185 Baseball team can't be all pitchers. 491 00:18:24,186 --> 00:18:25,895 We need somebody to play shortstop. 492 00:18:25,896 --> 00:18:29,191 All right, gonna miss my flight if I don't get going. 493 00:18:29,192 --> 00:18:31,192 So, you know, take a few days to think about it. 494 00:18:31,193 --> 00:18:33,903 Talk it over with your man and call me. 495 00:18:33,904 --> 00:18:35,240 I will. 496 00:18:37,241 --> 00:18:39,742 You know, Nune, if you don't want the job 497 00:18:39,743 --> 00:18:41,577 because it's not the right fit or the right time, 498 00:18:41,578 --> 00:18:42,829 that's fine... I get it. 499 00:18:42,830 --> 00:18:44,664 But deciding that you're not good enough 500 00:18:44,665 --> 00:18:47,000 before somebody else can... 501 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:49,961 that's the coward's way. 502 00:18:49,962 --> 00:18:52,088 And I know you're not a coward. 503 00:18:52,089 --> 00:18:54,465 No, sir, I'm not. 504 00:18:54,467 --> 00:18:58,220 [apprehensive music] 505 00:18:58,221 --> 00:19:00,888 Giddyup. 506 00:19:00,890 --> 00:19:02,891 [sighs] 507 00:19:02,892 --> 00:19:06,394 ♪ ♪ 508 00:19:06,395 --> 00:19:08,271 Yeah, all right. 509 00:19:08,272 --> 00:19:10,648 [door closes] Okay, thanks for the update. 510 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:13,192 Suspect in the Central Station Market shooting 511 00:19:13,193 --> 00:19:14,862 fell to his death. - That's awful. 512 00:19:14,863 --> 00:19:16,195 Yeah, guy thought he was an action hero, 513 00:19:16,196 --> 00:19:17,698 tried to leap between two buildings. 514 00:19:17,699 --> 00:19:19,324 Any leads on the second shooter? 515 00:19:19,325 --> 00:19:21,285 No, but the brass has been blowing up my phone. 516 00:19:21,286 --> 00:19:23,119 You know, a guy falls to his death during a police pursuit, 517 00:19:23,121 --> 00:19:25,873 everyone's got questions. [phone rings] 518 00:19:25,874 --> 00:19:28,709 Captain, always a pleasure. 519 00:19:28,710 --> 00:19:30,711 [door opens] - I do not miss that. 520 00:19:30,711 --> 00:19:32,296 I don't think I've seen him sleep 521 00:19:32,297 --> 00:19:34,631 more than four consecutive hours since he took this job. 522 00:19:34,632 --> 00:19:36,592 I know being sidelined for the president's visit 523 00:19:36,593 --> 00:19:38,301 shook Tim up. 524 00:19:38,302 --> 00:19:40,929 And even though it was more of a CYA decision by the brass 525 00:19:40,930 --> 00:19:43,307 than an indictment on his performance, 526 00:19:43,307 --> 00:19:45,142 the optics weren't great for him. 527 00:19:45,143 --> 00:19:46,684 Do you think he should be worried? 528 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:49,563 I think that watch commander is a thankless job. 529 00:19:49,564 --> 00:19:51,315 You're not in the field, 530 00:19:51,316 --> 00:19:52,691 but you're responsible for every knucklehead that is. 531 00:19:52,692 --> 00:19:54,651 Patrol officers want resources you can't give them. 532 00:19:54,652 --> 00:19:56,737 The brass expects results 533 00:19:56,738 --> 00:19:59,197 that you realistically can't produce. 534 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:00,990 And when there's bad press 535 00:20:00,991 --> 00:20:02,784 and they're looking for a head to roll... 536 00:20:02,785 --> 00:20:04,036 - Right. I didn't think of it that way. 537 00:20:04,037 --> 00:20:05,163 'Cause I made it look easy. 538 00:20:06,873 --> 00:20:08,540 He'll get the hang of it. 539 00:20:11,877 --> 00:20:14,253 The machete! Yes! 540 00:20:14,255 --> 00:20:16,548 I got... I got to call Wesley. - I'd wait a beat on that. 541 00:20:19,551 --> 00:20:23,346 ♪ I got a crack in my tooth, and it's wiggling ♪ 542 00:20:23,347 --> 00:20:24,847 Yeah, that sounds horrible. 543 00:20:24,848 --> 00:20:27,058 It wasn't pretty, that's for sure. 544 00:20:27,059 --> 00:20:30,354 Nolan and I barely had time to twitch before it was all over. 545 00:20:30,355 --> 00:20:32,647 So where does that leave the case? 546 00:20:32,648 --> 00:20:34,816 Still trying to ID the second shooter. 547 00:20:34,817 --> 00:20:36,984 [sighs] 548 00:20:36,986 --> 00:20:39,695 Hey, did you know the Armenians 549 00:20:39,697 --> 00:20:41,865 pushed the Southern Front's meth trade deeper into the... 550 00:20:41,865 --> 00:20:44,367 - Deeper into the Valley? Yep, happened a few months ago. 551 00:20:44,368 --> 00:20:46,619 I swear, I read every gang report the department puts out, 552 00:20:46,621 --> 00:20:48,497 and I haven't seen anything about that. 553 00:20:48,498 --> 00:20:50,207 Yeah, see, those reports only get you so far. 554 00:20:50,208 --> 00:20:52,667 I mean, the best information is usually 555 00:20:52,669 --> 00:20:54,836 through word of mouth, which is great for me, 556 00:20:54,836 --> 00:20:57,463 'cause I know people from all over the city. 557 00:20:57,464 --> 00:21:00,258 Well, how can I compete with that when I just got here? 558 00:21:00,259 --> 00:21:02,176 It takes time to cultivate that kind of trust. 559 00:21:02,178 --> 00:21:04,471 True, but, I mean, you'd be shocked 560 00:21:04,471 --> 00:21:06,431 by what some of these low-level gangbangers 561 00:21:06,432 --> 00:21:08,016 put on social media. - [chuckles] 562 00:21:08,017 --> 00:21:10,227 The LA gang subreddit is a great resource. 563 00:21:10,228 --> 00:21:12,269 Look, I got to stay up anyway. 564 00:21:12,270 --> 00:21:14,564 I've got a 2:00 a.m. Zoom date with Rodge. 565 00:21:14,565 --> 00:21:17,651 Why don't I show you some of my favorite accounts to follow? 566 00:21:17,652 --> 00:21:20,444 Who knows? You might see something on Ryder. 567 00:21:20,445 --> 00:21:22,114 Well, all right, let's go, Coach. 568 00:21:22,115 --> 00:21:23,531 I'm ready. 569 00:21:23,532 --> 00:21:25,784 [doorbell rings] - Hey. Good to see you. 570 00:21:25,785 --> 00:21:27,536 - You too. - How you doing? 571 00:21:27,537 --> 00:21:30,747 - Thought we might need this. - Ooh, very thoughtful. 572 00:21:30,748 --> 00:21:32,164 What do you guys think... 573 00:21:32,165 --> 00:21:33,541 should we crack it now or save it for dinner? 574 00:21:33,542 --> 00:21:35,085 - My vote is now. - Okay. 575 00:21:35,086 --> 00:21:37,212 And don't be stingy with the pours. 576 00:21:38,881 --> 00:21:41,090 Everyone clear on the plan? - Oh, yes, yes. 577 00:21:41,092 --> 00:21:42,925 James knows... agree with everything you say 578 00:21:42,926 --> 00:21:45,595 and keep the starry-eyed-reformer talk 579 00:21:45,596 --> 00:21:47,638 at a minimum. - Perfect. 580 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:49,391 Operation: Kill A Dream is a go. 581 00:21:49,392 --> 00:21:50,599 Mm-hmm. 582 00:21:50,601 --> 00:21:52,102 He has a point. 583 00:21:52,103 --> 00:21:54,813 We complain all the time about undocumented witnesses 584 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:56,731 being too scared to testify. 585 00:21:56,732 --> 00:22:00,152 Instituting a policy that would protect them from deportation... 586 00:22:00,153 --> 00:22:02,278 that would be a game changer. - [clears throat] 587 00:22:02,279 --> 00:22:04,364 I thought we were supposed to be Team Lopez. 588 00:22:04,365 --> 00:22:06,365 I know, but it's a good idea. 589 00:22:06,366 --> 00:22:08,576 I'm not saying it's not a good idea, 590 00:22:08,577 --> 00:22:11,328 but I think we're getting away from the larger point, 591 00:22:11,329 --> 00:22:14,790 which is, we'd be opening our lives up to public scrutiny, 592 00:22:14,791 --> 00:22:17,877 which would be hard enough for you and me, and... 593 00:22:17,878 --> 00:22:19,921 I worry what it'll do to the kids. 594 00:22:19,922 --> 00:22:21,964 So do I. 595 00:22:21,965 --> 00:22:24,468 But I also want them to grow up knowing that their father 596 00:22:24,469 --> 00:22:26,720 is willing to fight for the rights of everybody, 597 00:22:26,721 --> 00:22:28,387 even when it's difficult. - Amen. 598 00:22:28,388 --> 00:22:29,806 [sighs] 599 00:22:29,807 --> 00:22:32,349 What? You started it. 600 00:22:32,351 --> 00:22:34,185 Think of what I'd be in the position to influence 601 00:22:34,186 --> 00:22:35,479 as the DA. 602 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:37,605 I could end cash bail... 603 00:22:37,606 --> 00:22:40,483 expand victim services, emphasize counseling. 604 00:22:40,484 --> 00:22:42,611 Institutional change is always hard. 605 00:22:42,612 --> 00:22:44,653 Right, but does that mean that I shouldn't try? 606 00:22:44,654 --> 00:22:46,573 What about the house? 607 00:22:46,574 --> 00:22:48,950 Yeah, well, we would probably have to wait on that. 608 00:22:48,951 --> 00:22:50,576 I mean, optics would... 609 00:22:50,577 --> 00:22:52,496 And you'd be fine letting public perception 610 00:22:52,497 --> 00:22:53,997 dictate how we live our lives? 611 00:22:53,998 --> 00:22:57,416 In service of real reform... 612 00:22:57,417 --> 00:22:58,794 maybe. 613 00:22:58,795 --> 00:23:01,837 Real change requires sacrifice. - [sighs] 614 00:23:01,838 --> 00:23:04,173 But I would not do it at the expense of our family. 615 00:23:04,174 --> 00:23:06,593 I would need to know that you were on board 100%. 616 00:23:06,594 --> 00:23:09,679 [soft tense music] 617 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:11,263 Hello. 618 00:23:11,265 --> 00:23:14,267 Whoa. Something smells good. 619 00:23:14,268 --> 00:23:16,685 Because I cooked. 620 00:23:16,686 --> 00:23:18,188 More than cooked. 621 00:23:18,189 --> 00:23:21,148 Candles? Should I be worried? - No, not at all. 622 00:23:21,150 --> 00:23:23,192 I just know you had a really hard day, 623 00:23:23,193 --> 00:23:25,028 and I wanted to do something nice for you. 624 00:23:25,028 --> 00:23:27,239 Oh. Uh-huh. 625 00:23:27,240 --> 00:23:28,949 And, uh... 626 00:23:28,950 --> 00:23:30,991 what do you really want in exchange 627 00:23:30,992 --> 00:23:34,037 for this totally no-strings-attached feast? 628 00:23:34,038 --> 00:23:36,832 A conversation... 629 00:23:36,833 --> 00:23:38,165 about D.C. 630 00:23:38,166 --> 00:23:40,126 I didn't know we needed to have one. 631 00:23:40,127 --> 00:23:42,253 I know, and that is my fault. 632 00:23:42,255 --> 00:23:44,422 But all day, 633 00:23:44,423 --> 00:23:47,634 I have not been able to get this idea out of my head. 634 00:23:47,634 --> 00:23:50,345 And Russ stopped by on the way to the airport 635 00:23:50,346 --> 00:23:52,096 and gave me his final appeal, 636 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:54,182 and it made me question 637 00:23:54,182 --> 00:23:56,476 why I was so quick to shut it down. 638 00:23:56,477 --> 00:23:58,103 Well... 639 00:23:58,104 --> 00:24:00,480 And before you tell me no or give me 100 reasons 640 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:04,233 why it won't work, all I ask is that you spend some time 641 00:24:04,234 --> 00:24:07,069 to explore the idea. - And by that, you mean? 642 00:24:07,070 --> 00:24:10,156 See what transferring to D.C. Police would look like. 643 00:24:10,157 --> 00:24:11,825 Make some calls, 644 00:24:11,826 --> 00:24:13,742 ask some questions, kick the tires. 645 00:24:13,743 --> 00:24:15,202 And... 646 00:24:15,203 --> 00:24:17,413 what if we come to different conclusions? 647 00:24:17,414 --> 00:24:19,207 We abort the mission. 648 00:24:19,208 --> 00:24:21,542 Either we're both in or both out. 649 00:24:21,544 --> 00:24:23,502 We need both keys to launch the torpedoes. 650 00:24:23,503 --> 00:24:25,130 Yes. 651 00:24:25,131 --> 00:24:26,463 What do you think? 652 00:24:26,464 --> 00:24:29,175 [soft music] 653 00:24:29,176 --> 00:24:32,095 I think I want you to be happy. 654 00:24:32,096 --> 00:24:34,597 And if this is something you want, 655 00:24:34,598 --> 00:24:37,349 then I will do everything I can from my end 656 00:24:37,351 --> 00:24:38,685 to see if it's feasible. 657 00:24:40,479 --> 00:24:42,440 We're in this together. 658 00:24:49,238 --> 00:24:50,572 Is it just me, 659 00:24:50,573 --> 00:24:51,448 or are these numbers starting to blend together? 660 00:24:51,449 --> 00:24:53,074 It is not just you. 661 00:24:53,075 --> 00:24:54,742 Hey, everything okay with the brass? 662 00:24:54,743 --> 00:24:57,871 Ryder's death was ruled an accident, 663 00:24:57,872 --> 00:24:59,955 but there's always a chance they could reopen the case 664 00:24:59,957 --> 00:25:02,959 or blame me for this whole evidence-logging mess. 665 00:25:02,960 --> 00:25:04,501 Hey, just take the win. 666 00:25:04,502 --> 00:25:06,922 You're right. 667 00:25:06,923 --> 00:25:09,298 Look, I swear, if I lose watch commander 668 00:25:09,299 --> 00:25:11,343 because of Smitty... - That's not gonna happen. 669 00:25:11,344 --> 00:25:13,094 I have been manifesting 670 00:25:13,095 --> 00:25:14,930 that we will find this machete all day. 671 00:25:14,931 --> 00:25:16,890 - "Manifesting"? - Mm-hmm. 672 00:25:16,891 --> 00:25:18,933 God, I got you away from Juarez just in time. 673 00:25:18,934 --> 00:25:20,478 [laughing] Shut up. 674 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:24,690 - You got to be kidding me. - Hmm? 675 00:25:27,151 --> 00:25:28,486 Oh, my God. 676 00:25:30,695 --> 00:25:33,073 This is it! This is it! - Thank God. 677 00:25:33,074 --> 00:25:34,824 All right, let's go home. - Okay. 678 00:25:34,825 --> 00:25:35,785 Whoo! [giggles] 679 00:25:37,536 --> 00:25:40,829 - Hey, where are you? - A yurt in Finland. 680 00:25:40,830 --> 00:25:43,625 The Northern Lights have been amazing the last few nights. 681 00:25:43,625 --> 00:25:45,417 Jealous. 682 00:25:45,419 --> 00:25:46,377 I know. I wish you were here to see them with me. 683 00:25:46,378 --> 00:25:48,380 Me too. I miss you. 684 00:25:48,381 --> 00:25:50,173 - Hey, Celina. I might have found something. 685 00:25:50,173 --> 00:25:51,633 So Ryder... 686 00:25:51,634 --> 00:25:53,384 - Is that Miles? Hey, Miles. - Hey, man. 687 00:25:53,385 --> 00:25:55,302 How's the Great White North? - He saw the aurora. 688 00:25:55,304 --> 00:25:56,846 - Oh, cool. - Who's Ryder? 689 00:25:56,846 --> 00:25:59,015 - A suspect in a murder. - Well, that sounds important. 690 00:25:59,016 --> 00:26:01,977 Do you need to go? - No. Just give me one second. 691 00:26:01,978 --> 00:26:03,519 What's up? 692 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:05,480 Okay, so I was looking through Ryder's juvie file. 693 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:07,065 Between the ages of 9 to 14, 694 00:26:07,066 --> 00:26:08,942 he lived in four different foster homes. 695 00:26:08,942 --> 00:26:11,361 One was located in the 54th Street territory. 696 00:26:11,362 --> 00:26:14,114 Foster parents were Mabel and Rafael Sinclair. 697 00:26:14,115 --> 00:26:16,490 And Rafael died a few years ago... heart attack. 698 00:26:16,491 --> 00:26:19,576 But look at what I found on Mabel. 699 00:26:19,577 --> 00:26:23,205 [suspenseful music] 700 00:26:23,207 --> 00:26:25,208 - Uh, babe, I'm sorry. I got to go. 701 00:26:25,209 --> 00:26:27,711 No worries. Uh, have fun solving your murder. 702 00:26:27,711 --> 00:26:29,211 We will. 703 00:26:29,212 --> 00:26:31,673 Let me see. 704 00:26:31,673 --> 00:26:33,674 This is Mabel Sinclair. 705 00:26:33,675 --> 00:26:36,176 Most of the kids in the neighborhood just call her Ma, 706 00:26:36,177 --> 00:26:38,054 since they know whatever they need... 707 00:26:38,055 --> 00:26:39,972 food, a place to stay, clean clothes... 708 00:26:39,973 --> 00:26:41,598 Mabel will hook them up. 709 00:26:41,599 --> 00:26:43,143 Well, last week Mabel was the victim of a hit-and-run 710 00:26:43,144 --> 00:26:44,728 while crossing her street. 711 00:26:44,729 --> 00:26:46,770 Witnesses saw a red sedan speeding away from the scene, 712 00:26:46,771 --> 00:26:48,565 but no arrests have been made. 713 00:26:48,566 --> 00:26:50,983 Anyone care to guess what kind of car Fred Wilson drove? 714 00:26:50,984 --> 00:26:52,568 both: A red Camry. 715 00:26:52,569 --> 00:26:55,070 - So you think Fred hit Mabel? - Oh, more than that. 716 00:26:55,072 --> 00:26:56,865 Celina ran his VIN 717 00:26:56,865 --> 00:26:59,409 and found the body shop doing the repairs on his car. 718 00:26:59,410 --> 00:27:02,037 The bumper tested positive for blood. 719 00:27:02,038 --> 00:27:03,454 Forensics are running the sample. 720 00:27:03,455 --> 00:27:05,080 What's Ryder's connection to this woman? 721 00:27:05,082 --> 00:27:06,750 Oh, Mabel was his foster mother. 722 00:27:09,711 --> 00:27:11,337 That's the second shooter. 723 00:27:11,338 --> 00:27:12,713 That is Kingston Holmes... 724 00:27:12,714 --> 00:27:14,798 22, proud member of the 5-4 725 00:27:14,799 --> 00:27:17,301 and former foster brother to Ryder Frost. 726 00:27:17,303 --> 00:27:20,637 So they murdered Fred Wilson as revenge for killing Mabel. 727 00:27:20,638 --> 00:27:22,265 Well... 728 00:27:22,266 --> 00:27:24,059 Mabel isn't dead. 729 00:27:26,354 --> 00:27:29,230 All I remember is going out 730 00:27:29,230 --> 00:27:33,067 to bring my trash cans in and then waking up here, 731 00:27:33,068 --> 00:27:35,612 and they told me it was a-a hit-and-run. 732 00:27:35,613 --> 00:27:37,447 Unfortunately, the man suspected 733 00:27:37,448 --> 00:27:39,199 of hitting you with his car was murdered. 734 00:27:39,200 --> 00:27:42,035 We have reason to believe your former foster sons, 735 00:27:42,036 --> 00:27:44,287 Ryder Frost and Kingston Holmes, 736 00:27:44,288 --> 00:27:46,830 wanted revenge for what happened to you. 737 00:27:46,832 --> 00:27:48,833 It was painful enough 738 00:27:48,834 --> 00:27:51,377 losing Ryder and Kingston to the streets. 739 00:27:51,378 --> 00:27:53,087 I don't think I can take 740 00:27:53,088 --> 00:27:56,758 knowing that they killed a man because of me. 741 00:27:56,759 --> 00:27:58,343 [sighs] 742 00:27:58,344 --> 00:28:01,221 We're very sorry, but I'm afraid that's not all. 743 00:28:01,221 --> 00:28:04,182 Ryder died yesterday trying to jump between rooftops. 744 00:28:04,182 --> 00:28:07,018 - [sighs] They were just hurt little boys 745 00:28:07,019 --> 00:28:08,728 underneath it all, you know? 746 00:28:08,729 --> 00:28:11,940 When Ryder first came to us, 747 00:28:11,941 --> 00:28:14,317 he was... 748 00:28:14,317 --> 00:28:16,318 so shut down, 749 00:28:16,319 --> 00:28:20,406 he barely said two words to me that first month. 750 00:28:20,407 --> 00:28:24,661 But Kingston... he always had this way about him, 751 00:28:24,662 --> 00:28:27,079 this lightness... 752 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:30,959 even after all he'd been through. 753 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:34,128 But then... 754 00:28:34,130 --> 00:28:37,339 they started to do everything together, 755 00:28:37,340 --> 00:28:39,259 and bit by bit... 756 00:28:41,386 --> 00:28:43,680 I got to see Ryder 757 00:28:43,681 --> 00:28:47,517 for the sweet, sensitive boy he was. 758 00:28:47,518 --> 00:28:49,227 What happened? 759 00:28:49,228 --> 00:28:52,230 Ryder's mom came back into the picture 760 00:28:52,230 --> 00:28:54,356 with her skinhead boyfriend. 761 00:28:54,357 --> 00:28:56,317 And once he was gone, 762 00:28:56,317 --> 00:29:00,488 all of Kingston's light went with him. 763 00:29:00,489 --> 00:29:03,240 He started to... 764 00:29:03,241 --> 00:29:06,994 act out, getting in trouble. 765 00:29:06,996 --> 00:29:09,288 And he was finally put away 766 00:29:09,289 --> 00:29:13,167 on some trumped-up vandalism charge. 767 00:29:13,169 --> 00:29:17,380 And then he joined the gang 768 00:29:17,381 --> 00:29:20,215 in prison. 769 00:29:20,217 --> 00:29:22,926 And suddenly... 770 00:29:22,928 --> 00:29:27,222 the two boys I saw become brothers 771 00:29:27,223 --> 00:29:31,978 were turned into mortal enemies by the streets. 772 00:29:31,979 --> 00:29:34,439 I'm sorry for how much pain this has caused you, 773 00:29:34,440 --> 00:29:36,316 but we'd like to bring Kingston in 774 00:29:36,317 --> 00:29:38,567 without any more bloodshed. 775 00:29:38,568 --> 00:29:40,694 Do you have any way of contacting him? 776 00:29:40,695 --> 00:29:42,615 [sighs] 777 00:29:44,616 --> 00:29:46,076 What do you want me to say? 778 00:29:48,077 --> 00:29:49,913 Hey, the judge signed off on the wiretap. 779 00:29:49,913 --> 00:29:51,705 We should be good to go in a few. 780 00:29:51,707 --> 00:29:55,042 Great. Uh, what you were saying yesterday about D.C. 781 00:29:55,044 --> 00:29:57,503 and needing to unclench... [door closes] 782 00:29:57,505 --> 00:30:00,006 It can't be that bad, right? 783 00:30:00,007 --> 00:30:03,468 - All right, maybe I'm just... I've been spoiled by LA. 784 00:30:03,469 --> 00:30:05,470 I'm sure the city has a lot of great things about it, 785 00:30:05,471 --> 00:30:07,513 but from what I saw, 786 00:30:07,515 --> 00:30:10,642 being a cop there just means a lot of crowd control 787 00:30:10,643 --> 00:30:13,685 around government offices, usually in crappy weather... 788 00:30:13,686 --> 00:30:15,563 snowstorms in the winter, 789 00:30:15,564 --> 00:30:18,232 swamp-like humidity in the summer. 790 00:30:18,233 --> 00:30:21,361 You get two weeks of cherry blossoms a year, 791 00:30:21,362 --> 00:30:22,778 and that's about it. 792 00:30:22,779 --> 00:30:24,321 Oh. 793 00:30:24,323 --> 00:30:26,281 Also, speaking as someone who thought transferring 794 00:30:26,282 --> 00:30:28,116 to another department would be easy, 795 00:30:28,117 --> 00:30:29,786 be prepared to relearn 796 00:30:29,787 --> 00:30:31,871 everything you thought you knew. 797 00:30:31,872 --> 00:30:33,414 - Yeah. All right, we got to go. 798 00:30:36,335 --> 00:30:39,336 [line trilling] 799 00:30:39,337 --> 00:30:42,339 [phone buzzing] 800 00:30:42,340 --> 00:30:46,344 [tense music] 801 00:30:46,345 --> 00:30:48,387 - Mama? - It's me, baby. 802 00:30:48,388 --> 00:30:50,013 Oh, thank God. 803 00:30:50,015 --> 00:30:51,598 I tried to visit you in the ICU, 804 00:30:51,599 --> 00:30:53,308 but they said blood family only. 805 00:30:53,309 --> 00:30:54,852 They made it sound like you were dying. 806 00:30:54,853 --> 00:30:57,896 Well, I am a little banged up, but I'll be all right. 807 00:30:57,897 --> 00:31:00,482 - I wish I could come see you. - Well, me too. 808 00:31:00,483 --> 00:31:02,987 You heard about Ryder? 809 00:31:05,280 --> 00:31:08,199 Uh, you know, me and Ryder don't really 810 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:10,201 mess with each other anymore. 811 00:31:10,201 --> 00:31:12,828 He's dead, baby, killed, 812 00:31:12,829 --> 00:31:16,833 running away from what you boys did. 813 00:31:16,834 --> 00:31:19,126 I don't know what you're talking about. 814 00:31:19,127 --> 00:31:23,213 - Kingston, please. You never were a good liar. 815 00:31:23,214 --> 00:31:25,592 [sighs] 816 00:31:25,593 --> 00:31:28,260 You need to turn yourself in. 817 00:31:28,261 --> 00:31:29,846 I can't. 818 00:31:29,846 --> 00:31:31,556 You know what happened the last time I went inside. 819 00:31:31,557 --> 00:31:33,516 I had to join the 5-4 just to make it out alive. 820 00:31:33,517 --> 00:31:35,518 Well, what other choice do you have? 821 00:31:35,519 --> 00:31:37,185 Just don't worry about me, Mama, okay? 822 00:31:37,186 --> 00:31:38,730 Just don't worry. 823 00:31:38,730 --> 00:31:41,648 I got a way out into Mexico, where I can disappear. 824 00:31:41,650 --> 00:31:44,693 "Mexico"? What the heck do you know about Mexico? 825 00:31:44,694 --> 00:31:45,987 You know what? 826 00:31:45,988 --> 00:31:47,572 Kingston, this is Detective Nyla Harper 827 00:31:47,573 --> 00:31:48,823 of the LAPD. 828 00:31:48,824 --> 00:31:50,657 You're working with the cops? 829 00:31:50,659 --> 00:31:52,701 She is trying to save your life. 830 00:31:52,702 --> 00:31:55,788 Listen to me... if you run, things will end badly for you. 831 00:31:55,788 --> 00:31:58,207 But if you turn yourself in, we can try and help you... 832 00:31:58,208 --> 00:31:59,209 [line beeping] 833 00:32:02,046 --> 00:32:03,086 Please! 834 00:32:03,087 --> 00:32:04,631 He's scared. 835 00:32:04,632 --> 00:32:06,758 Don't hurt him. 836 00:32:06,759 --> 00:32:08,800 He's not a kid anymore, Ms. Sinclair. 837 00:32:08,801 --> 00:32:11,596 He killed a man in cold blood. - So now we have to go get him. 838 00:32:11,596 --> 00:32:13,681 [somber music] 839 00:32:13,682 --> 00:32:15,724 [sighs] 840 00:32:15,726 --> 00:32:18,061 ♪ ♪ 841 00:32:21,065 --> 00:32:24,150 [breathing heavily] 842 00:32:24,151 --> 00:32:27,028 [muffled hip-hop music playing] 843 00:32:27,028 --> 00:32:32,866 ♪ ♪ 844 00:32:32,867 --> 00:32:34,618 Yo. 845 00:32:34,619 --> 00:32:36,037 What's up, K? 846 00:32:36,038 --> 00:32:38,330 They got you working the door already, huh? 847 00:32:38,332 --> 00:32:41,166 Damn, Lil Trey on the come-up. 848 00:32:41,167 --> 00:32:43,921 - 5-4 for life. [both laugh] 849 00:32:45,673 --> 00:32:48,383 [indistinct chatter] 850 00:32:48,384 --> 00:32:50,885 [chuckling] 851 00:32:54,972 --> 00:32:59,018 - Oh! - Yo. P-Mac. 852 00:32:59,019 --> 00:33:01,019 Uh, can we talk? - Sure. 853 00:33:01,020 --> 00:33:03,314 Come here. 854 00:33:03,315 --> 00:33:06,026 You good? - Uh... 855 00:33:07,778 --> 00:33:10,488 Talk to me. 856 00:33:10,489 --> 00:33:13,281 Uh, I-I got to... 857 00:33:13,282 --> 00:33:15,201 I got to get out of town. 858 00:33:15,201 --> 00:33:17,994 You... you got that hookup with the cartel tunnels into Mexico? 859 00:33:17,996 --> 00:33:19,454 For sure. 860 00:33:19,455 --> 00:33:21,624 But why? What happened? 861 00:33:21,625 --> 00:33:23,125 The less you know, the better. 862 00:33:23,126 --> 00:33:24,876 Just trust me on that. 863 00:33:24,877 --> 00:33:27,380 You say "trust me," I trust you, okay? 864 00:33:27,381 --> 00:33:29,257 I'll make a few phone calls. 865 00:33:29,258 --> 00:33:31,800 Look, relax, all right? Have a drink. 866 00:33:31,801 --> 00:33:34,220 You know we got you. 867 00:33:34,221 --> 00:33:35,346 Yeah. 868 00:33:35,346 --> 00:33:42,270 ♪ ♪ 869 00:33:51,279 --> 00:33:52,404 Yo. 870 00:33:52,405 --> 00:33:53,905 What... 871 00:33:53,906 --> 00:33:56,284 I truly didn't believe you'd be stupid enough 872 00:33:56,285 --> 00:33:58,243 to bring your dumb ass back around here 873 00:33:58,244 --> 00:34:01,580 after all the disrespect shown us. 874 00:34:01,582 --> 00:34:03,833 Yeah, you hitting civilians. 875 00:34:03,834 --> 00:34:06,042 You working with Nazis. 876 00:34:06,044 --> 00:34:09,172 Trace on Kingston's phone landed at 4700 Hilldale. 877 00:34:09,172 --> 00:34:10,423 Copy that. 878 00:34:12,967 --> 00:34:13,927 Pull over up here. 879 00:34:17,097 --> 00:34:19,014 But the address is on the next block. 880 00:34:19,016 --> 00:34:21,476 Yeah, you recognize that tag? 881 00:34:21,476 --> 00:34:24,228 54th Street. 882 00:34:24,228 --> 00:34:26,981 We roll up hot, they could have spotters anywhere. 883 00:34:26,981 --> 00:34:28,398 Exactly. Let's go. 884 00:34:28,400 --> 00:34:30,985 [tense music] 885 00:34:30,985 --> 00:34:35,489 ♪ ♪ 886 00:34:35,490 --> 00:34:38,909 Yo, young'un, it's your big moment, man. 887 00:34:38,911 --> 00:34:40,952 This is the moment you prove how much you love the streets 888 00:34:40,954 --> 00:34:42,621 by taking care of a traitor-ass bitch 889 00:34:42,623 --> 00:34:44,248 that's disrespecting them. 890 00:34:44,248 --> 00:34:47,501 This is the moment you prove to me you a good soldier 891 00:34:47,503 --> 00:34:49,211 and you follow orders, all right? 892 00:34:49,213 --> 00:34:51,922 And in return, the streets gonna love you back. 893 00:34:51,923 --> 00:34:56,302 And wherever you go, the 5-4 will follow... 894 00:34:56,302 --> 00:34:57,594 for life. 895 00:34:57,596 --> 00:34:59,387 Now, you take care of this bitch. 896 00:34:59,389 --> 00:35:06,313 ♪ ♪ 897 00:35:08,481 --> 00:35:11,610 [distant dog barking] 898 00:35:18,742 --> 00:35:20,409 We ain't got all day. 899 00:35:20,409 --> 00:35:22,954 [groaning] 900 00:35:25,706 --> 00:35:27,123 SWAT's ten minutes out. 901 00:35:27,125 --> 00:35:28,751 You got eyes on Kingston? - Yeah. 902 00:35:28,751 --> 00:35:30,378 We're looking at a potential murder in progress. 903 00:35:30,378 --> 00:35:31,463 We can't wait. 904 00:35:34,882 --> 00:35:38,010 - [breathing heavily] - Now, smoke this fool. 905 00:35:41,181 --> 00:35:42,764 - Police! - It's the cops! 906 00:35:42,766 --> 00:35:44,226 Go, go, go! - Hey! 907 00:35:46,186 --> 00:35:49,106 - Police! Drop your weapons! [gunshots] 908 00:35:55,362 --> 00:35:57,322 Show me your hands if you're up there! 909 00:36:04,371 --> 00:36:05,289 Juarez! 910 00:36:07,039 --> 00:36:08,416 Go! Go! 911 00:36:10,793 --> 00:36:12,211 Cover us. Go! 912 00:36:20,846 --> 00:36:23,054 Stay down! Stay down! 913 00:36:23,056 --> 00:36:25,932 - [breathing heavily] [gunshots continue] 914 00:36:25,934 --> 00:36:29,269 [tense music] 915 00:36:29,271 --> 00:36:34,650 ♪ ♪ 916 00:36:34,650 --> 00:36:35,902 Wait! 917 00:36:38,070 --> 00:36:41,449 [panting] 918 00:36:55,505 --> 00:36:58,215 - Wait, wait, wait, wait. Please, please, please. 919 00:36:58,215 --> 00:37:00,425 Please, please. 920 00:37:00,427 --> 00:37:04,262 Please, you can... you can just say that you didn't see me. 921 00:37:04,264 --> 00:37:07,141 You can say that you didn't see me. 922 00:37:07,141 --> 00:37:08,391 Trey, please. Please. 923 00:37:08,393 --> 00:37:09,809 - Get on your stomach. [gunshot] 924 00:37:09,811 --> 00:37:11,353 Go. 925 00:37:11,355 --> 00:37:14,106 [sirens approaching] 926 00:37:14,106 --> 00:37:16,733 - Drop the gun. Hands on your head. 927 00:37:16,735 --> 00:37:19,987 [solemn music] 928 00:37:19,987 --> 00:37:24,367 ♪ ♪ 929 00:37:24,367 --> 00:37:27,244 [handcuffs clicking] 930 00:37:30,456 --> 00:37:32,501 [door buzzes] 931 00:37:36,128 --> 00:37:39,215 - The kid is processed. - Ah, thank you for that. 932 00:37:39,215 --> 00:37:42,259 Um, look, I realize this was a bit of a tough one. 933 00:37:42,260 --> 00:37:45,471 You all right? - I'll be all right. 934 00:37:45,472 --> 00:37:48,349 I know I shouldn't feel sympathy, but... 935 00:37:48,349 --> 00:37:50,016 he's just a boy. 936 00:37:50,018 --> 00:37:52,686 Look, no one is saying you can't feel sympathy. 937 00:37:52,688 --> 00:37:54,063 But at the end of the day, 938 00:37:54,063 --> 00:37:55,898 he did make the choice to pull that trigger. 939 00:37:57,733 --> 00:37:59,150 Look, why don't you go home? 940 00:37:59,152 --> 00:38:00,987 I'll take care of the paperwork. 941 00:38:00,987 --> 00:38:02,530 Yes, sir. Thank you. 942 00:38:02,530 --> 00:38:04,699 You bet. 943 00:38:04,699 --> 00:38:06,201 - Um... [sighs] 944 00:38:08,327 --> 00:38:12,164 It amazes me how one man can wreak such havoc 945 00:38:12,164 --> 00:38:13,666 on the entire LAPD. 946 00:38:13,666 --> 00:38:16,043 Smitty is a force of nature. 947 00:38:16,043 --> 00:38:18,253 - Uh, got a minute? - Yeah, sure. What's up? 948 00:38:18,255 --> 00:38:22,090 Well, Bailey has been offered a pretty impressive job 949 00:38:22,092 --> 00:38:24,760 in D.C.... a Pentagon think tank. 950 00:38:24,760 --> 00:38:28,389 And I was just wondering what a transfer to the D.C. PD 951 00:38:28,389 --> 00:38:30,224 would be like. 952 00:38:30,224 --> 00:38:33,728 Yeah, I can get you in touch with a few people. 953 00:38:33,728 --> 00:38:35,603 But you do know you would have to start 954 00:38:35,605 --> 00:38:38,606 at the very bottom again, including redoing the academy? 955 00:38:38,608 --> 00:38:40,192 I've done it before. 956 00:38:40,193 --> 00:38:41,735 You were also five years younger. 957 00:38:41,737 --> 00:38:43,237 Yes. 958 00:38:43,237 --> 00:38:45,739 You would get a pretty hefty signing bonus. 959 00:38:45,740 --> 00:38:47,032 Well, that's a perk. 960 00:38:47,034 --> 00:38:48,534 But your annual salary 961 00:38:48,534 --> 00:38:50,786 would be much less than you make in LA. 962 00:38:50,786 --> 00:38:53,664 Plus, the cost of living in D.C. is just as expensive. 963 00:38:53,664 --> 00:38:55,166 So, in the long run, 964 00:38:55,166 --> 00:38:57,626 your bonus really won't make a difference, 965 00:38:57,626 --> 00:39:00,253 especially if Bailey's only making a government salary. 966 00:39:00,255 --> 00:39:02,005 Right. 967 00:39:02,007 --> 00:39:03,590 I'm sorry if this is not the answer you were looking for. 968 00:39:03,592 --> 00:39:06,760 No, no, that's, um... 969 00:39:06,762 --> 00:39:08,762 I was just looking for the truth. 970 00:39:08,764 --> 00:39:11,431 Yeah, well, good luck. 971 00:39:11,432 --> 00:39:12,768 Thank you. 972 00:39:14,853 --> 00:39:15,936 Hey. 973 00:39:18,023 --> 00:39:20,900 The LAPD would be sad to see you go. 974 00:39:20,900 --> 00:39:23,318 Thank you, sir. 975 00:39:23,320 --> 00:39:25,945 ♪ Stoned in Salem ♪ 976 00:39:25,947 --> 00:39:29,115 ♪ Saw your halo ♪ 977 00:39:29,117 --> 00:39:31,117 - Guess what. - What? 978 00:39:31,119 --> 00:39:33,411 - We won. - That's great. 979 00:39:33,413 --> 00:39:35,831 Judge give you any grief about the evidence? 980 00:39:35,831 --> 00:39:38,666 I think he was too confused by the explanation 981 00:39:38,668 --> 00:39:40,043 to challenge it. 982 00:39:40,045 --> 00:39:42,045 - Take the win. - Mm-hmm. 983 00:39:42,047 --> 00:39:43,380 I prepared a ten-minute lecture 984 00:39:43,380 --> 00:39:44,840 for tomorrow's roll call 985 00:39:44,840 --> 00:39:46,925 to make sure no one can ever again use ignorance 986 00:39:46,927 --> 00:39:48,969 as an excuse when mislabeling case numbers. 987 00:39:48,969 --> 00:39:52,139 You know, you're a really good watch commander. 988 00:39:52,139 --> 00:39:53,599 I'm figuring it out. 989 00:39:53,599 --> 00:39:55,351 No, listen, no matter what kind of craziness 990 00:39:55,351 --> 00:39:56,811 is going on at the station, 991 00:39:56,811 --> 00:39:59,063 you're always the center of calm. 992 00:39:59,063 --> 00:40:01,523 And the rest of us need that. I need that. 993 00:40:01,525 --> 00:40:03,442 - Thank you. - Mm-hmm. 994 00:40:03,443 --> 00:40:05,193 I'll tell you what... 995 00:40:05,195 --> 00:40:07,237 list of things we can't trust Smitty with is getting longer. 996 00:40:07,239 --> 00:40:09,405 Do you think he's doing it on purpose? 997 00:40:09,407 --> 00:40:11,074 - Weaponized incompetence? - Yeah. 998 00:40:11,076 --> 00:40:12,284 I don't think he's that strategic. 999 00:40:12,284 --> 00:40:14,077 [chuckles] 1000 00:40:14,079 --> 00:40:17,789 ♪ Running out of time ♪ 1001 00:40:17,791 --> 00:40:20,041 ♪ To make you mine ♪ 1002 00:40:20,043 --> 00:40:22,170 - Hey. Sorry I missed dinner... 1003 00:40:24,088 --> 00:40:25,632 And bedtime. 1004 00:40:27,550 --> 00:40:30,719 You should run for DA. 1005 00:40:30,719 --> 00:40:33,806 - Are you sure? Because if you're not in 100%... 1006 00:40:33,806 --> 00:40:35,349 I'm in. 1007 00:40:35,349 --> 00:40:37,268 The more I thought about it, the more I realized 1008 00:40:37,268 --> 00:40:40,228 this was exactly why you joined the DA's office 1009 00:40:40,230 --> 00:40:42,773 in the first place. - Hmm. 1010 00:40:42,773 --> 00:40:45,568 And I'm proud you want to set that example for our children, 1011 00:40:45,568 --> 00:40:47,652 especially because every day I see firsthand 1012 00:40:47,653 --> 00:40:50,447 the people our system has failed. 1013 00:40:50,447 --> 00:40:53,367 And, inevitably, the ones who suffer the most 1014 00:40:53,367 --> 00:40:55,911 are other kids. 1015 00:40:55,911 --> 00:40:58,079 Are you sure you're okay waiting on a new house? 1016 00:40:58,081 --> 00:40:59,789 - No. - [laughs] 1017 00:40:59,791 --> 00:41:02,251 But like you said, 1018 00:41:02,251 --> 00:41:06,005 real change requires sacrifice. 1019 00:41:06,005 --> 00:41:08,840 And I love this house. 1020 00:41:08,842 --> 00:41:11,510 We brought home two babies here. 1021 00:41:11,510 --> 00:41:13,887 Mm. 1022 00:41:13,889 --> 00:41:16,389 We also made two babies here. 1023 00:41:16,391 --> 00:41:18,268 - So we did. - [chuckles] 1024 00:41:22,021 --> 00:41:24,815 No food to entice me with, I see. 1025 00:41:24,815 --> 00:41:27,485 No, but I have wine. 1026 00:41:30,322 --> 00:41:32,739 Listen, I don't want to beat around the bush. 1027 00:41:32,740 --> 00:41:35,826 I did my due diligence, and I am sorry, honey. 1028 00:41:35,827 --> 00:41:38,204 I don't think I can do D.C. 1029 00:41:38,204 --> 00:41:40,998 It would mean starting 1030 00:41:40,998 --> 00:41:43,751 all over again as a rookie. 1031 00:41:43,751 --> 00:41:46,670 Only this time, instead of being 45, I'd be 50. 1032 00:41:46,670 --> 00:41:47,922 Oh. 1033 00:41:50,382 --> 00:41:51,927 What if... 1034 00:41:53,844 --> 00:41:56,804 I'm not ready to say no? 1035 00:41:56,806 --> 00:42:00,434 Well, you did say we both had to be in, 1036 00:42:00,434 --> 00:42:02,101 or you would walk away. 1037 00:42:02,103 --> 00:42:06,690 I know, and I meant it when I said it. 1038 00:42:06,690 --> 00:42:08,650 But now... 1039 00:42:08,652 --> 00:42:10,237 You still want it? 1040 00:42:12,822 --> 00:42:15,157 So where does that leave us? 1041 00:42:15,157 --> 00:42:18,036 [vocalizing] 1042 00:42:21,121 --> 00:42:23,581 [upbeat music] 1043 00:42:23,583 --> 00:42:30,507 ♪ ♪ 1044 00:42:54,155 --> 00:42:54,822 Damn it.