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( dramatic theme playing)

You wanted to see me, sir?

Yes. We need to do a recount.

Is there a problem?

Yes.

The figures I'm getting from Central Munitions

don't match our physical count.

How can that be?

Well, either we've got a problem with shipping, or...

There's a problem here at the base.

I'll get right on it, sir.

Oh, lieutenant, your visitor's here.

Okay, send him in.

You can go in now.

Thank you.

We're not going anywhere, Duane.

We gotta do another inventory.

Again?

Well, let's give the new looie a hand.

JJ.

Jimmy!

You made it. Man, you made it.

Oh, yeah, man.

How do you like it?

Hey, it ain't Baltimore.

No, it's not Baltimore because Dallas has a football team.

Don't go there, coz. Big shot lieutenant.

Hey, you know, the reason I'm here

is because I wanna know if you're still in shape.

Oh, I can hoop, and I can take you any day.

All right, next Saturday, one-on-one.

Be there. Or be square.

Lieutenant Jordan, I am so proud of you, man.

And look at you, Ranger Trivette.

Where's the Officer's Club?

Uh... This way, sir.

Hey, how's Charlene, man?

Oh, she's better.

Miscarriage was rough on both of us, but doctor says we can...

Hey, wait. When are you gonna take the plunge, coz?

No, no, my badge is my mistress. I haven't met anybody since...

That line's been working for you?

Yes. Does Charlene have a sister?

Oh, come on here, coz. Let's go.

ALEX: I don't know why I agreed to do this.

You'll do fine, Alex.

You're right. You're right.

I mean, guest-hosting a new show couldn't be any scarier

than getting up in front of a packed courtroom.

Absolutely not. Yeah.

Coffee? Yeah. No. No.

And besides, Shelly'll be right next to me.

You know, I won't be nervous.

I've got a great idea.

Why don't you come on as my guest?

Don't even think about it. Absolutely not.

Come on, Walker.

You're the one that said it would be so easy to do.

I said it'd be easy for you. You're a blabbermouth.

A blabbermouth?

You take it back.

Say you're sorry.

Why did I ever teach you this?

All right, I'm sorry.

Bless you. Jeez.

(phone rings)

Yeah, Trivette.

Jimmy, it's me.

What are you doing calling me at work?

I just saw you yesterday.

I need to talk to you.

What's up?

I've-I've looked at this thing three different ways.

This could be more than a military problem.

You want me to come out there?

No, I'll come to you.

All right. I'll be here all day.

( suspenseful theme playing)

Corporal, help me. Help me.

Yeah, we'll help you. We'll help you.

What are you doing?

Hey, hey.

Adios, boy.

( light rock action theme playing)

♪ In the eyes of a Ranger ♪

♪ The unsuspecting stranger ♪

♪ Had better know the truth ♪

♪ Of wrong from right ♪

♪ 'Cause the eyes Of the Ranger ♪

♪ Are upon you ♪

♪ Any wrong you do He's gonna see ♪

♪ When you're in Texas Look behind you ♪

♪ 'Cause that's where The Ranger's gonna be ♪

( melancholy theme playing)

OFFICER: The vehicle was traveling at excessive speed.

The victim lost control on the curve.

The vehicle left the road there and came to rest here.

It appears alcohol was a factor.

Fort Kimball's been notified.

I'm sorry, Trivette.

You ready?

Yeah.

My Uncle Emmett, JJ's dad, drank himself to death,

so JJ wouldn't touch a drop of liquor

if his life depended on it.

Something was going on at the base.

That's why he was coming to see me.

He couldn't talk to me on the phone.

Let's go to Fort Kimball and find out.

Your cousin was a fine young officer, Ranger Trivette.

You know, it only took him three weeks to reprogram

our entire inventory system here.

He had a fine mind.

I just wish I'd known how troubled he was.

We think the trouble's here at Fort Kimball.

What kind of trouble?

That's what we'd like to find out.

With your permission.

He could've come to me with any problem.

He'd been here longer, he would've known that.

Well, could we take a look around?

Top, would you step in here, please?

Yes, sir.

Ranger Walker, Ranger Trivette, Sergeant Major Hawkins.

The man who really runs Fort Kimball.

Nickel or quarter tour, sir?

Full access, Top.

Follow me.

Thanks.

Hope to God push never comes to shove, but if it does,

we've got enough ordinance in Dallas to keep Dallas from...

From becoming another L.A., if you know what I mean.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

And with Jordan's system in place,

well, the Dallas Guard won't be sitting on their duffels

for two days waiting for bullets.

TRIVETTE: Sergeant.

I need the password.

Password?

Lieutenant Jordan's computer files.

I wanna take a look at them.

Snake pit. Snake pit?

Anyway, if we ever get the call from the governor,

we could be deployed faster than the Nazis hit Poland.

You know, Walker, I've seen a lot of officers

come and go in my time, but Jordan,

he made a real impression the few weeks he was here.

That right?

Well, I'm not in the habit of palling around

with shavetail lieutenants,

but Jordan had no illusions about where he stood

in the food chain, if you know what I mean.

That's mighty dangerous.

Not without the blasting cap.

Army?

Marines.

So Lieutenant Jordan fit in pretty well around here, huh?

Like a duck to water, and he had a real respect for,

well, guys with time and grade.

Well, sounds like you liked the lieutenant.

Well, we shared a habit of fast cars, heavy ammo, and...

single malt Scotch.

In fact, I heard he was drunk when he crashed.

Damn, what a waste.

We closed a few saloons together,

but I never knew he had a problem with it.

All done.

Yeah, me too.

Well, thanks for your time, sergeant major.

And give my best to his family.

Right.

( dramatic theme playing)

The data in the computer

matches the inventory lists to a T.

Well, so what's the problem?

The entry was made after JJ's death

and before we got here.

So someone's covering it up.

When JJ and I were growing up in Baltimore,

these guys used to look at us like we weren't welcome.

Like we weren't respected,

and that guy couldn't hide it if he tried.

Yeah, I noticed it too.

Hawkins also said that he and JJ went out drinking together.

The guy's dirty, Walker.

Now, I don't know what JJ stepped in out here,

but I'm betting that guy does know.

Let's go find out.

Oh, please, Alex, they don't breed in captivity.

And my damn fool producer had me traipsing

all over the Dallas Zoo,

in a hundred-degree heat, mind you, with a full crew,

to cover the mating habits of Ying-Ying and Ling-Ling

on loan from Beijing.

So that was the straw that broke the...

Almost broke my back.

I tell you, if I hadn't walked out right then

I'd still be here chasing heat stroke and fluff pieces.

It took a lot of nerve, Shel.

I mean, you gave up a lucrative career.

Not many people can make the break.

Well, yes, but look what I would've missed.

I got in on the ground floor at KDW,

and now I'm the proud owner of...

BOTH: the biggest minority-owned news station in Dallas.

Okay, Alex, so give.

Tell me, what's life like in the legal jungle?

Where do I start?

( dramatic theme playing)

You mean I have to look right into the lens?

SHELLY: Yes, personalize them. Flirt with them.

Flirt with them?

Yes. Think of that red light as your friend.

I'm fine with this, Shelly. Really, I am.

I've given news conferences,

you know, microphones in the face,

the whole bit.

I have known you

for a long time, Alex. I know that look.

Flirt with them, huh?

Hi, there.

Oh, Alex.

Hi, there.

Hello.

You're a natural, Alex.

Right.

Well, she will be by the end of the week.

If I don't have a panic attack before this thing's over.

Hey, baby. You are early.

The mayor's holding his own with the Ladies' Auxiliary,

so I snuck out the back.

Wanna join us for lunch?

I'd love to, Mark, but I've gotta get back to the office.

By the way, Alex, I wanna thank you

for the work you've been doing

on behalf of the Battered Women's Movement.

It's great having a spokesperson

for all the programs we set up last year.

We can use all the help we can get.

Well, I'm only too happy to lead the charge.

Did I tell you how Mark and the mayor invented the wheel?

(chuckles)

I'm doing it again, huh? Hogging all the credit.

Yes, darling.

I'm sorry.

Well, I forgive you.

You look lovely in red.

( dramatic theme playing)

Company.

What took you so long?

Hey, we made it.

How you doing, Hawkins?

Take a look. Lift that end up.

All right.

And it's Christmas.

Yeah.

Now... don't you think those boys in Arkansas

are gonna be happy to see these puppies?

Oh, you bet. Load it up.

Okay.

Looks like JJ was right.

Let's take them.

Freeze. Texas Rangers.

Hands on your head.

Watch it.

All right, let's get them.

I got Hawkins.

( action theme playing)

(cocks gun)

You're dead meat, boy.

(gunshot)

(cocks gun)

Come on, give me a reason.

You killed JJ because he was onto you, didn't you?

Easy, easy, Trivette, easy.

He's not worth it.

Now we know what side you're on, Walker,

and you and your boy are gonna pay for your sins.

Yeah, yeah. Let's go before I shoot you myself.

Okay, people, we're live in 8. Let's go.

Let's move like we know what we're doing here.

Is that eight minutes or eight seconds?

Eight minutes, Alex. Relax.

I have to go to the bathroom.

Okay, fine, go. Plenty of time.

( suspenseful theme playing)

I know, colonel.

I know it's a Federal investigation

You people are gonna get bogged down.

Why don't you just let us come in

and help you cut the red tape? That's...

Yeah, it's per... Yes, it's personal,

but I'm not gonna let that bother me.

Come on, Jimmy, it's almost time.

Ladies and gentlemen, we're at five minutes.

This is your five-minute warning.

Now, we've got some late copy coming in, so on your toes.

What have I gotten myself into?

You'll be fine, Alex. Just stay relaxed.

Thank you. I'm fine.

I mean, I can't believe this, Shel.

I'm not usually the nervous type.

Well, it's natural. I mean, it's the excitement.

If you didn't feel a little nervous

there'd be something wrong.

Sorry, can't hear you. My heart's beating too loud.

( suspenseful theme playing)

Hey, Cordell, you're a little late, aren't you?

What have you got?

From Hawkins, name, rank, and serial number.

I figured as much.

Colonel Rolsky is promising a full internal investigation.

It's gonna take two weeks.

You remember that tattoo on Hawkins' arm?

Yeah.

It's a symbol.

They call themselves the Freedom Brigade.

MAN: Ready in five, four, three, two...

Good afternoon, I'm Shelly Preston

and this is Action News Three,

live at 5. Our top stories:

New figures just released by the FBI...

They blew up a black radio station in Abilene,

an AME church in Austin,

and a federal building in Fort Stockton, all with explosives

that Hawkins stole from Fort Kimball.

Cordell, Jimmy, I'm turning on the TV.

A Dallas social service commission has released a study

indicating domestic violence

as the number one cause of injury

to women in the United States.

This issue is a personal and professional

crusade of my guest co-host,

Tarrant County Deputy DA Alex Cahill.

Thank you, Shelly. Thank you.

Now, Alex, with the high-profile cases

that we've seen in recent years,

hasn't the American public become much more aware

of the issue of spousal abuse?

Yes, they have, Shelly.

Right now we spend more for animal shelters

than we do to protect American women's lives.

You know, with all the talk about numbers,

it almost depersonalizes the issue, don't you think?

But every nine seconds, nine seconds,

someone's mother, someone's daughter, sister,

grandmother, aunt, wife, girlfriend,

is beaten by someone they know,

someone they're married to, someone they're in love with.

And by funding new shelters,

we can help break the cycle of violence.

(gunshots)

Everybody down, now. Move, move, move, move.

You, get down.

Down.

Over there. Get down.

What on Earth is going on?

We are the patriots of the Freedom Brigade,

and this station is ours.

Oh, my Lord.

Let's go.

(beeping)

Ground floor secure, sir.

Everybody out. Move, move, move.

Get down. Get down.

Shelly.

What do you want? What do you...?

Let's get something straight.

We don't answer to mud people.

I don't know who you racist bastards think you are.

Brad, don't.

You wanna play the hero? Huh?

Do you? Just say the word.

Shoot your mouth off again, and I'll put a bullet in it.

Try to take these off, I'll kill both of you.

All right, hush up now. Go on down the hall.

Let's move. Come on, now.

Do what he says.

You all shut up.

All the way down the end there.

Second floor secured.

MAN: Third floor secured, sir.

Good, good. Everybody just stay cool.

(phone rings)

Speak.

This is Lieutenant Galt, Dallas Police.

Who am I speaking to?

A patriot.

What do you want?

We want Sergeant Major Hawkins

and we want him now.

Now, just calm down.

The building's surrounded. You got no place to go.

You keep your men back. Anybody moves on this building,

they'll hear the explosion in Houston.

They got the place rigged to blow.

Oh, my God.

What's your name, son?

Aren't you listening to me?

Don't you hear what I'm saying? We want Hawkins now.

I really don't have the authority

to release anyone to your custody.

You want authority?

(beeping)

I'll give you authority.

( dramatic theme playing)

The next floor has civilians on it.

Listen. Listen, just take it easy, I...

We just need a little time, all right?

One hour.

They want Hawkins.

Well, we have to release him. My wife's in there.

Mark, you know the policy.

We don't cut deals with terrorists.

Lieutenant, I'm going straight to the mayor.

Now, I'm not gonna let Shelly die.

Move, move, move.

How bad is it?

Bad as it gets.

They blew the first floor.

Threatened to blow up hostages on the other floors.

And, of course, they've got control of the TV station.

Where's Preston going?

To the mayor.

He's gonna get Hawkins released. Gave us one hour.

What?

Any ideas?

Just wait and see.

Mud people?

They call us mud people?

I'm supposed to be impartial, a journalist.

But I swear, if I had a gun...

Shelly, I can't begin to know how you're feeling right now,

but you have got to keep your head.

Racism is something that I've always covered on the news.

Mark and I thought that we were past it though.

And now this ugliness.

Shut up!

(sirens)

Okay, we got your man. Now, I wanna see hostages.

You send him in now.

They want me to send him in now.

Do whatever he says, lieutenant.

Look, I want your word that once you go in there

you'll release all the hostages.

Whatever you say, Preston.

Have a nice day, Walker.

Anything happens to those hostages, you won't.

(cock guns)

Take it easy, guys.

Okay.

Outstanding work, soldiers. Outstanding.

You men have just written a new chapter

in the history of this country.

Thank you, sir.

I've got a chopper at Love Field ready for liftoff and evac.

Not just yet, son.

We don't wanna waste this opportunity.

Opportunity, sir?

For a call to arms.

The Freedom Brigade has a television station

and we're gonna use it.

We've accomplished our mission, sir.

Don't you think it's time we leave?

An opportunity like this does not come often.

Where's the outside line?

Here, sir.

Put Preston on.

Preston.

Before I release anybody,

I have a message for the American people.

I'm gonna deliver that message at the top of the hour.

Any effort to block that transmission

and we will detonate the explosives

and hostages will die.

Listen, we made a deal.

I do not make deals with mud people.

Shelly, no, don't.

I will not allow you to use my station

to put your filth on the air.

You do not tell me

what I can and cannot do. Stop it. Stop it.

Stop it.

You call yourself patriots?

This isn't patriotism. It's attempted murder.

You're nothing but cold-blooded killers.

Who are you?

Assistant District Attorney Cahill.

Well...

Assistant District Attorney Cahill,

now you're a collaborator,

and next time I'm gonna shoot you both.

News team stays.

The rest of those people can go free.

You stay.

Let's go, move. Move.

Look, there. Look. Yeah.

Who is it?

They did it. They let them go.

Hey, wait a minute.

Where's my wife? Where's the rest of them?

They'll be out later.

He's not gonna let them out.

I'm going in.

Thanks for the loan.

Don't put any holes in it.

Don't plan on it.

We got this old maintenance tunnel on the west side.

That's gonna lead you right in.

Okay.

Trivette, you read me?

Yeah, loud and clear.

I'm going in.

All right. Good luck, partner.

( suspenseful theme playing)

Trivette, I'm in.

Sit still, here.

What are you looking at, boy?

Take a good look,

because I'm the last white man you're ever gonna see.

And I'm the last white man you're ever gonna see.

( action theme playing)

Jeb?

What the hell's going on here?

Now you know.

There. Everything's gonna be fine.

Go down to the basement. There's a way out.

Okay.

Have them set up the cameras.

Okay, people, let's go.

You heard them.

Set up the cameras for shooting.

Let's go, people, come on. Let's go, move.

I got Camera 1. Okay.

Hey, cowboy. Come in here. I want you to see this.

(laughs)

Come look at these three.

Trivette? Talk to me.

What?

Talk to me.

About what?

I don't care what you say,

just talk. But talk loud.

Fourscore and seven years ago, our fathers set forth

on this continent a new nation.

Conceived of liberty, dedicated to the proposition

that all men are created equal.

Check it out.

Be right back.

So conceived and so dedicated can long endure.

Hey.

Hey, Kyle. You okay?

And proper that we should do so.

It's tight.

Here, untie them.

Go down to the basement. There's a way out.

But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate...

You can stop talking, Trivette.

Two, report in.

Two, do you read me?

You okay?

Walker's cleared the second and the third floors.

You ready? Let's go.

Long way down.

Four, report in.

Get down there and find out what's going on.

Yes, sir.

Five, four, three, two, go.

We are the Freedom Brigade.

We are patriots. American patriots.

And we're not alone.

There are patriots in every city

and every town across America.

You know who you are.

And we know the hatred you feel

for ineffectual politics and the status quo.

( suspenseful theme playing)

The war against evil has begun.

Against fear. Against violence.

Against crime in the streets,

and all because of another race.

I don't believe this.

The children of the devil.

The black race.

Jews first brought the blacks onto our shores.

They brought those black devils here first.

Where are you guys?

Drop it.

Anything you say.

Now, you drop yours or I'll blow you to kingdom come.

Don't do it.

It's pointed right at you.

Yeah, right.

(screams)

Told you.

Sir, please, come on.

We gotta get out of here now. We gotta go.

The Jews and the blacks

are destroying the fabric of this country.

Your cousin died real sweet, boy.

You're gonna get the same.

And I say enough is enough.

Don't do it. Don't do it.

Did you say boy or Roy?

Put your hands up. Move around.

Cordell will show them.

Stay on them, people.

All right. I got it on 2.

Right.

Yeah.

(cheering)

On the floor.

You're gonna have to kill me this time.

No, I don't.

Fella wish he'd never been born.

Give it up, Hawkins.

No way.

Hawkins is in there.

Ranger, do you have anything to say?

Yeah, I've got something to say.

America was created as a melting pot

of people from all walks of life,

from all over the world.

It wasn't built on white supremacy or racial purity.

Our country was built on tolerance, not hatred.

America is based on freedom and justice for everyone.

That's why people like that...

will never prevail.

( upbeat theme playing)

♪ 'Cause the eyes Of the Ranger ♪

♪ Are upon you ♪

♪ Any wrong you do He's gonna see ♪

♪ When you're in Texas Look behind you ♪

♪ 'Cause that's where The Ranger's gonna be ♪