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What time is your sister's flight due in tonight?

7:15.

What brings her out, anything special?

Hey, nonstop through nursing school

top of her class, then right into the trenches?

I'd say she's comin' out for a little R&R.

Hot.

Or a 5-martini lunch.

Uh...you got it, Bear?

I got it.

Okay, you got it, Gross?

I can't get..

'Okay, just a minute. Hold onto it.'

Hang in there, Ponch.

Okay, you got that end?

I-I can't get a grip on it, Jon.

Hold it. Easy, easy.

Hey, give me your baton.

Jagged edges are right on his throat.

You got a hold of it?

I got it here.

Now, close your eyes. Watch your eyes.

Easy!

Wait a minute. You okay?

Come on, Jon.

Grossie, give me your glove.

I got to get this piece out of here.

This edge is right on his throat!

Close your eyes.

Alright, I got it.

Turner, watch your hand. You're gonna cut it.

- I got it.

Okay, take this..

Okay, just a minute, Ponch.

Let me get this out of here.

Don't move, Ponch.

Oh-oh, get that one..

- Baricza, help me there.. - Got it.

Wait, wait a minute.

Alright, pull it up here.

Just a minute.

Don't move your throat, Ponch.

Okay...it's coming.

Hold on, buddy.

Take this one, Turner.

Okay, now, try to push it. Give me a hand here.

Hold this one now. Pull it up real easy.

I'm lifting, I'm lifting.

- I got it.

Oh, God!

Hold it, Grossie.

I got it.

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

Okay, you're all clear.

Easy, easy.

You got it, Ponch.

Okay, don't move, don't move, watch your back.

Stay easy right there.

Okay, you guys got it?

Let it down easy, Grossie.

Watch my hand over here. Easy.

You alright?

Yeah, I think so.

We better get you checked out.

No, no. I'm okay.

I'm fine, really.

Hey, was anybody in here?

'No. The store was closed.'

They're back.

Hey! Hey, you alright?

- Of course.

Hey, what's the matter? I'm fine.

Yeah, I can see that, but don't you think

you ought to have a doctor check you out anyway, huh?

Ah, sarge, it was close

but this was the only real damage.

Oh, you don't call this damage?

If I weren't a mechanical genius the only thing I could salvage

would be the radio knobs and the kickstand.

Look, you better warm up your writing hand, Frank.

Sarge, not yet.

I got a complete half-shift left

and I want to get back on the street.

Alright, break some new starts. Get back to it.

Time's a-wasting. Let's get it on.

Be gentle with this machine, Ponch.

All I got left is a fast pair of skates.

Ha! I'll guard it with my life.

So how long is Patti gonna be here?

You know, I really don't know.

She was kind of, uh, open-ended about the whole thing.

Oh, maybe she's trying to cover herself.

I mean, you know, if vacation gets boring

she can zip on down to La Paz.

Boring You got to be kidding.

Just trying to cover all bases.

'Attention, all units in the vicinity of Beach Road'

'and Pacific Coast Highway.'

'A 211 suspect's vehicle, brown '78 Camaro.'

'Southbound on Beach Road south of Pine.'

'LA 15, Mary 3 and 4 responding to 211 in 3.'

You take this. I'll get the Camaro.

LA 15, Mary 4..

...I'm out of the pursuit, BO Equipment.

Camaro headed east on Ocean Park.

'10-4, 7 Mary 4.'

'7 Adam will intercept suspect vehicle from gateway.'

'7 Charles responding from national off-ramp for backup.'

You alright? What happened?

I don't know.

I must have picked up some kind of vibration.

I'm gonna have to call for a trailer.

'31-70, there's no wants on 1-6-1-John-Mary-George.'

'Returns to a '74 Porsche coupe.'

'Current registration to Ed Taylor of Ventura.'

'31-S7, 10-7-37-F.'

Oh, so this is Ponch's pad, huh?

Like it?

It's better than mom described it.

Listen, Frank, are you sure I'm not gonna be underfoot?

Hey, I don't stub my toes anymore sneaking home late.

What a relief.

Listen, if I've never thanked you

for all the times you covered for me--

You never did.

Thank you.

Listen, covering for him was a full-time job.

It still is.

So, who sleeps where?

Uh, you take my waterbed, I'll take the couch.

Well, I'm honored.

And you can hang your things in here.

Oh, thanks.

He knew you were coming.

Talk about covering.

Hope it fits.

Look, uh, Ponch, I better get going.

If you wake up sore in the morning

take a little downtime, would ya?

Sore from what? What happened?

Uh, took a little spill. It wasn't serious.

I'm here in one piece. Does that tell you?

Then why can't we talk about it?

Now, look, you guys have a lot of catching up to do.

Patti, it was nice to meet you.

Aw, thanks, Jon.

Okay, bye-bye. See ya later.

Well?

Hey, lady, it's all in a day's work.

I've done it a dozen times, and here I am.

Your turn.

Well, I've been working, too, you know?

What's there to say?

How about some coffee?

Oh, no thanks.

You know, you ought to run for office.

You duck questions like a political candidate.

It comes from growing up in a big family.

You know the deal, all through nursing school

I've had my eye on this head position in intensive care.

It's the elite. It's what everybody prays for.

So, guess what?

After clinical rotation, they've offered me the job.

Hey there, Patti, way to go.

'When do you start? When are you due back?'

I don't know.

I'm kind of rethinking my options.

'It's too hard to explain.'

What do you mean?

Oh, it's too hard to figure out tonight.

I need some feather time.

I'd like to get this jet noise out of my head.

They gave me a seat over the wing.

Say no more.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Here's my garage sale list, Grossman.

I think you'll find it complete.

A computer print out?

Yeah, from my home model.

It's the only way you can keep track of things.

I've been wanting to get rid of this stuff for years.

Oh, gee!

I didn't realize you were this old.

"Trombone, slightly used?"

I checked over your motor, Ponch.

And I couldn't come up with any vibration.

- I double-checked.

Nothing?

Ah, it could have been the road conditions.

Well, we better get going.

Hey, Jon, I'm sorry to keep you waiting but..

...I can't go out this morning.

I haven't done my reports for my court appearance on Thursday.

Thursday, I thought..

It was moved up. I forgot all about it.

Do you have to do it right now?

I might as well.

The time has to come from somewhere.

I ought to get it done while it's still fresh in my mind.

Alright, well, give me a call when you're ready to roll.

Okay, great, if the DMV comes through

I'll have it all boxed up in no time.

I can get through my end of the paperwork by lunchtime.

And be ready to hand it all over to the DA.

- Good, Frank. - It's an important case.

It could really use the extra attention.

This way if the DA starts shouting for more backup

I'll already be primed.

Well, you seem to be explaining all this for some reason

but it's just standard ops to me.

You don't need my permission.

Yeah, well, I just wanted to touch base.

Okay, Frank.

Hey, Bonnie, I need to hitch a ride.

Now you tell me. Well, hurry up.

- I'm late already. - Alright.

Hey, what happened to you?

Oh, I'm sorry, man.

That paperwork took a little longer than I thought.

Come on, Ponch, let's go.

I got to run. I'll see you tomorrow.

Why aren't you taking your bike home?

A watch is short on motors.

And I'm meeting my sister at a restaurant.

So, let's get going, Bonnie.

I'll change on the way, okay?

Not in my car, you don't.

Oh, come on, Bonnie.

Ponch!

Hey, listen, no problem.

What you do..

...you take this and you put it over the mirror.

You've got to be kidding.

No! Ha ha.

Oh!

It's good to see you smiling.

I do it every once in a while.

You've been in a strange mood ever since I got here.

Who, me?

I love the whole world. Everything is terrific.

Beautiful night. Beautiful music.

Well, I'm glad you're in a good mood.

because I got something I want to tell you.

Alright, let's hear it.

I'm not going back to nursing.

Hey, come on, everything's terrific.

Keep smiling. Come on.

Well, keep talking.

Okay, today I interviewed with several model agencies

and some of the people were very encouraging.

Well, that's no surprise.

Jon has a girlfriend who's a model.

I'd really like to meet her.

Sure.

Tell me..

What did mother and father have to say about this?

Hey, it's my decision.

Things change, that's all.

I don't believe you. You haven't even told them.

Francis, I'm looking for a new start.

Anything but nursing, that's over with.

That's cool, except that New York's

the fashion center of the world, not LA.

And if you were really serious about being a model

there are a bunch of agencies right in Chicago.

You're not here because you want to be a model.

You're here because 2000 miles away from home

is a safe enough distance to announce

that you're dumping your career.

I don't have to announce anything.

I've quit living up to other people's expectations.

Fine. Okay.

But don't try to manipulate me

to smooth it over with the family.

Who wants you to?

Then what are we talking about?

Me. And what I'm gonna do with my life.

I only wanted you to listen.

I think everybody should do what they want to do.

How's that?

Fine. Will you call mom?

No.

Okay, if I call mom, will you stand behind me?

Okay.

Thanks.

Don't think you manipulated me.

Oh, are you kidding? I wouldn't do that.

Hey, what's happening?

The commuters of LA may have to get along without

Frank Poncherello today.

Well, I'll break it to them gently.

Yesterday, you know when I thought my court reports

would only take a morning, I traded weapons maintenance

with Baricza for the afternoon.

But since the paperwork took up the whole day

I'm stuck with this now.

Well, hang in there.

I'll see you later.

Alright.

I've arranged for your escape.

What's on your mind, Harlan?

You spend too much time with these solvent fluids

and your brain will turn to putty.

I've got your ticket to some clean air.

Not only have I rechecked this for vibrations

but it's tuned to perfection.

Let me be the judge.

Be my guest.

Well, that's all I need is my own stunt circus.

I was only trying to give Harlan a little feedback

on his wrench work.

Yeah, well, if you can keep your seat on the seat

why don't you try it out on the road?

Be back in five.

Alright.

LA 15, 7 Charles in pursuit of a reckless yellow Mazda.

'West bound on Broadway from Santa Barbara.'

'7 Charles is in pursuit of a yellow Mazda'

'Westbound Broadway from Santa Barbara.'

'Units responding identify.'

'Mary 4 responding from Gary and White.'

7 Adam responding from Mills and Broadway.

'7 Adam, 10-4 from Mills and Broadway '

'what's your ETA?'

'7 Adam. I'm two away.'

'7 Charles, be advised 7 Adam is en route to assist.'

'Advise how many occupants in the suspect vehicle'

'and your 10-20 now.'

'The Mazda just hooked northbound on 4th into Central.'

'7 Charles, 10-4 as per information'

'I show Mary 8 and David 4, 10-7 on the air, at 15th and Elm.'

'Be advised Mary 11 and 15 are working a minor TC'

'at 22nd and Elm.'

'Unit requesting 28-29, standby'

'LA is still on its route..'

Frank.

'Frank!'

It's this motor again, sarge.

I don't think it's right.

Get it out of traffic and call for the truck.

Yeah. Good idea.

'Information to units, citizen's report of a suspect vehicle'

'last seen in the vicinity of Broadway, South of Benton.'

LA 15, 7-David, approaching Broadway and Benton.

'Rescue needed at Benton and Hill in a multiple 11-80.'

'Roll 11-41, 11-42, fire rig for wash-down'

'and additional units for traffic.'

'7 Charles, 10-4 is advised of a major 11-80 at Benton and Hill.'

'Requesting 11-41 and 42 and the fire department'

'for a wash-down.'

'And additional units 4-11..'

You know, I can't get Harlan and his trombone out of my mind.

Think it might be a good deal, huh?

No, I just can't figure out how someone like Harlan

could reach the...low notes.

Maybe that's why he's selling it.

That's the second time you've broken it.

It must be defective.

Lemon pencil?

Uh, you gonna try and unload these things?

Hey, watch what you say, Jon.

These are classics.

Oh, that's what you call them.

That's...quite a collection.

I don't know how I'm gonna get all this stuff to the sale.

Where's it gonna be?

I don't know that yet, either.

Want to borrow my truck?

Thanks.

Thanks a load.

Hey, Ponch, you're not pulling your weight.

What do you mean by that?

Well, I got everybody else's stuff for the sale.

When can I count on yours?

I don't have time to deal with a lot of junk.

We can see that.

Sarge, I really want to talk with you.

Well, good, Frank, I want to talk to you, too.

Go ahead.

Now, it may sound funny coming from me

especially since I wasn't on the street yesterday

but I was noticing that the training status board

indicates a refresher in methods of arrest.

'Which I was supposed to go out for three months ago.'

Frank Poncherello offering to take in

Yeah, I know ...short notice and all that.

But if you okay it, I can be up at Sac'to tomorrow.

When you get back you can inventory the supply room

calibrate the speedometers

you can even volunteer to be the C.H.P. Rep

at the mayor's law enforcement luncheon.

Frank, I got a better idea though.

You got CTO and vacation time to burn.

I want you to burn some.

Sarge, would you let me explain?

There's no need to, Frank.

Look, your sister's in town I want you to have a good time.

Have a blast, huh?

Yeah, okay. I hear ya.

Frank...don't psych yourself out.

Let go for awhile.

I guess I could sit around at home

just as well as here.

You got nothing to prove, right?

Right.

Anybody got anything they want to say?

Okay by me.

It's one of your favorite dishes.

I'm not hungry.

You can't sit there forever, you know.

- Hi, Jon. - Hi, Patti.

- Hey, buddy. - Hey, Ponch.

How's life on the streets?

Lonesome.

Yeah, well we've been having a fine old time here.

Oh, yeah, a regular barrel of laughs.

Why don't you give your sister a break?

Let's take a ride.

Sure, be right with you.

She's throwing her whole career away, Jon.

And I still don't know why.

Ah, there are easier ways to make a living

than intensive care nursing.

She knew that five years ago.

She has a right to change her mind.

Ah, it's too sudden, man.

It's a complete 180 without any warning.

People do it all the time.

Happens to the best of us.

Hey, tell me, is it really like they say

live to ride, ride to live?

Because I don't know, man.

Maybe it's all bull.

I hear you.

I'm sorry, I just don't have an easy answer

for that right now, though, Ponch.

What makes us so different?

Why is riding a motor so special?

What are we trying to prove?

I don't know, I don't think we're trying to prove

that we're any better than anyone else.

It's just...I think we do it because we love it.

Yeah, I never knew how much.

Look, I'd just like you to know

that nothing would change between us

if you went to cruisers.

Oh, yes, it would.

But, hey, don't put me away yet.

I'm only taking a little R&R.

You know what I mean.

'You could have dropped me off out front.'

Yeah, I know.

You couldn't resist, huh?

In case you got the urge.

Thanks.

Hey, Christy, here they come.

- Hi. - 'Hi.'

- Hey, Jon. - Ponch.

You must be Christy. Christy, Patti.

- Hi. - Hello.

Ponch tells me you're a career model

so I'm dying to ask you a batch of questions.

Promise not to blame me if I disillusion you?

Oh, it's a deal.

Hey, that's the ice cream truck.

You want an ice cream cone?

No, thanks. I'm on a diet.

Models always are.

Well, I'd love one.

Patti, the camera puts on 20 pounds.

Maybe I wouldn't love one.

Harry! Harry! Help!

Harry

Help!

Harry? Help!

He's had a heart attack.

It's a heart attack.

Are you alright? Are you alright?

Jon, call an ambulance.

Best start CPR.

No, he's had a heat stroke.

Ponch, get to those bags, empty them

get to the ice cream truck, fill them with ice.

- And get plenty of water. - I'll get some water.

No, stay here. You can help us.

Christy, help me with his clothing.

We gotta cool him down.

Start massaging him just like this.

Okay.

Now, do his legs.

Okay.

Okay, come on, Ponch.

Oh, good.

Okay, put some of the ice in the water.

Christy, hand me that shirt.

Great. Put the rest of the ice on his arms and his legs.

- Hurry. - Yes, ma'am.

And, Christy, keep massaging his arms and his legs

because that will help circulate the cool blood

to the rest of his body.

Hand me that paddle over there, please.

He's convulsing. Give me your wallet, Ponch. Hurry!

We gotta dissipate this heat.

It looks like heat stroke.

He had about a 15-second seizure

but I think we cooled him enough.

His pulse was weak and thready

but I think his respiration's been okay.

Some paddle tennis game, huh?

What happened? Why'd you bug out like that?

Oh, well, in all the excitement I noticed my, uh..

...shoelaces clashed with my tennis shorts.

I was so embarrassed, I had to leave.

Hey, kiddo, this is your brother.

I'm so mixed up, Frank.

That man could have died.

But he didn't, 'cause you knew exactly what to do.

I hate it.

I hate it so much I could scream.

What are you talking about? You were great.

I was lucky.

People die, one right after another

and if they don't, then there's so much pain.

In my first week in the hospital

I saw a lifetime of dying.

"It's part of the job, girl. You'll get used to it."

Sure.

So, what's wrong?

We know we'll never get used to it

but you gotta do what you can. You gotta try.

You're not a nurse. How would you know?

Hey, where do you think they come from?

Somebody's got to deal with them before they get to you.

What do you think I do out there when I pick up a broken body?

I'll tell you what I do.

I pray that I'm sending him to someone who really cares.

Oh, don't put that on me.

What, that you're needed?

I'm scared, Frank.

I'm a coward, okay?

Hey, baby, you're a Poncherello.

A scared Poncherello

but we all get scared. It's human.

It happens, and sometimes it's hard.

Man, it's always hard.

But you gotta keep on pushing.

Yeah.

How about you?

There's nothing wrong with me.

Maybe I've just smartened up.

Maybe I don't want to ride motors anymore.

Because you hate it, like I hate nursing?

Look, stop saying you hate it. You don't hate it.

I hate writing tickets for speeders, sure.

But every time I do, I may have saved a life.

But what if I miss a speeder

and he hits a car full of kids

and I send the kids to you

and some guy on the fourth floor dies

while you're saving the kids' lives.

What are you gonna say, "I hate it?"

You're not God, I'm not God

but we're needed, Patti.

And once we know we're needed we just have to face it--

And do our thing.

'All units in the vicinity of Playa Del Rey'

'stolen Yamaha motorcycle last seen west on Playa.'

'All units responding identify.'

LA, this is Mary 4 responding from PCH.

Is that Mary 4 as in Frank Poncherello?

What do you say, sarge?

I won't say it now.

Proceeding to intercept stolen Yamaha. I'm two away.

That's 4 miles.

Make it one and a half.