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This should've been done a week ago. Tell me you're proud of this.

Tell me this job was done right.

To start with, the frame is supposed to be 36 inches wide.

This is 31. Explain how a wheelchair is supposed to fit through here.

Because I measured it.

- Kim, Bob. - Never mind.

- Your assistance is no longer required. - Hello, Serena.

- We're getting pancakes. - Yeah, we were gonna see if you guys...

- You know what? I'll do it myself. - It has to be done before...

- And I said I will do it. - Before our friends arrive.

Like I said, I will do it.

- And I would appreciate it... - Maybe I can...

I would appreciate it, if in front of our friends...

you will tell me why you doubt my word.

I mean, am I known as a man of my word?

Not when it comes to housework, no.

I will swear by anything that you name...

I will finish it before our friends arrive.

Pancakes. Pancakes.

- I'd be happy to help. - No, I don't need your help.

When I vow to do a thing...

there's not a thing in this world I cannot do.

Yes, he's right here.

This is Blane.

Yes, sir.

Get your things, we're being deployed. The door will have to wait.

Tell Ron and Ruthie I'm sorry I wasn't here.

- Mommy, when do I get my pancakes? - Bye.

The best two points to hit the defense minister are here and here.

Intel's sure the convoy's taking that route?

Two teams are deploying. They better be.

We bag Hussan, Taliban's down for a year.

- Someone in D.C. Gets his ticket punched. - First chopper in should cover north post.

- We'll do it. - Could be a tough landing.

- We've had worse. - Altitude's higher, less oxygen.

- Nothing we can't handle. - It is a better position for the shot.

Putting his head up for the first time in three years.

I don't mind aviating to nail him, right?

Seeking glory was Napoleon's downfall.

And those who claim not to, lie.

- I'll flip you for it. - Fine.

- This time, I think I'll use my own coin. - Okay.

It's only fair that we toss it, then.

- Dares wins the first shot at this guy. - Call it.

- Heads. - Alpha stakes their fortunes on heads.

Tails, gives it to Bravo team.

- You have the first chopper. - Till then, then.

- See you in the tall grass. - You got it.

- Boss? - I'm listening.

Ryan wants me to lead my own team. He came to me yesterday.

Is there a problem?

I told him I don't know. I mean, this team's just starting to jell.

It was rough losing Pinkney, but Brown's working out.

If I'm gone, you'd be at square one breaking in another newbie.

- Want me to talk you out of it? - No.

I just don't want to abandon you guys.

Sooner or later, you're gonna get tapped.

Either-or, if you ain't got any information.

It's time to make a decision.

There's no one I'd rather take on a mission.

But you can't be my number two forever.

If I'm not sure I'm ready?

Go for Blane.

First time on a Huey.

I can't believe the Navy still uses them for transport.

- It's the DeSoto of the aerial world. - I didn't know they shook so much.

Six thousand parts flying in close formation.

Snake Doctor, this is Bushmaster, over.

Bushmaster, this is Snake Doctor. Come in.

Our bird's having some engine problems. We're gonna have to put her down.

Give us your coordinates. We'll pick you up.

Oscar-Papa-Six-Tango, this is Kilo-Six-Alpha.

Be advised, you're in a time-sensitive mission, over.

Roger that, Kilo-Six-Alpha. Snake Doctor, this is Bushmaster.

Your team can take the north LZ.

- I'd say keep going but it's your call, over. - Roger that.

We'll keep flying. Snake Doctor out.

Tell me that's not what I think it is.

- A baby spoon? - A lucky charm.

It's Serena's. Kim likes me to carry it.

Knew a superstitious Ranger once. Wouldn't put his blood type on his boots.

Carried a St. Michael's medal.

The guy was like a walking four-leaf clover.

First mission to Desert Storm, he makes a HALO jump.

His chute doesn't deploy.

- I'm just trying to keep the missis happy. - Keep your team happy.

Next time I see you packing crap instead of ammunition...

I'll strip you naked.

I usually leave it in my locker. Let her think I've got it on me.

I just forgot to leave it this time.

Well, never mind the sermon, then.

Sergeant, Flight Two says they can't fix the helo.

They went in hard and bent the bird up.

- They're 150 kilometers behind. - How far to our LZ?

About 30 minutes.

- After we insert, go back and get them. - Can do easy.

Snake Doctor, this is Bushmaster. We're under attack.

Locals must've seen us land. I repeat, we're under attack.

Bushmaster, this is Snake Doctor.

- Any casualties, over? - Two Alpha is...

We're getting hit. Heavy small arms fire.

Bushmaster, say again.

His leg's trapped in the helo. We gotta cut him out.

Bushmaster, this is Kilo-Six-Alpha. Can you secure a perimeter?

We're trying. Hostiles coming from all direction.

They've got us pinned. Heavy effective fire now.

- We need an extraction. - Roger that, Bushmaster.

We're headed your way.

Snake Doctor, stand by.

If we turn back, we won't have enough fuel to get to the target LZ.

- How long will it take you to refuel? - Turnaround time, two hours.

This is Kilo-Six-Alpha. Advise you to complete your mission.

We will extract Bravo team shortly.

- You got another bird available? - Negative.

After you reach the target LZ, your helo will return to extract, over.

That'll take too long.

Bravo team will have to sit tight.

Are you superseding my command?

Negative. Just offering analysis and support.

We've only got cover of darkness for a half-hour more.

Roger that, Kilo-Six-Alpha.

We're moving to extract Bravo team. Snake Doctor out.

Bushmaster, what's your status?

We got Two Alpha out but he's down with a busted knee.

Are you near the helo?

Negative. Negative. Destroyed the crypto gear.

Made it down to the valley, we're in a ditch near some rocks...

about 30 degrees south.

Bushmaster, we see your position.

Things are calming down now.

Looks like some tribesmen are leaving.

- Roger that. - Snake Doctor, get in and get out.

Wilco.

Fly low, but don't land yet.

Pull out. Pull out. Pull out.

- Baited ambush! - Oh, yes.

This is Bushmaster. They're dropping mortar rounds.

- They're dropping mortar rounds. - We'll have to come in another way.

- Go back to that pocket on the first ridge. - That far out?

It'll take longer. But we need the protection of distance.

Space for time.

Kilo-Six-Alpha, we need a UAV over here.

Wilco, Snake Doctor. You'll have one shortly.

Once you're in, I don't have fuel to wait for you.

Do what you have to do.

Jonas was hoping he would be here.

Jonas did that?

The post engineer was very helpful.

You did that.

- From Idaho. - What's this?

- Deer jerky. - You still salt it with gunpowder?

Oh, I've been known to. Feed me.

They want you to practice the unveiling.

- Unveiling? - Yes.

There will, of course, be an actual plaque at the shooting range.

- Did they spell my name correctly? - Awful close.

Like to see?

They also want you to fire the first round to christen it.

Was that Jonas' idea?

We can't thank you enough, the both of you.

Where is he?

- On deployment. - Yeah, but where?

I'd tell you if I knew myself.

I believe I'll use that new facility now.

- Ruthie, I'll need my kit, it's in the car. - No.

- I need it. - I don't think you do.

I have to shave.

You had it two hours ago at the rest stop. You could've shaved there.

I'll get it myself.

Ron, no. No, not here. Not in their home.

Ruth, the last time we talked, he was doing well, you said.

His recovery's as complete as it's gonna get, physically.

It's what the doctors tell him.

Well, what?

- You'll have to ask him. - Jonas wanted very much to be here.

Ron needs him.

Jonas wanted to talk to him about a job here on the base.

High-level post in training and selection. They're saying it calls for a veteran.

I told Jonas I didn't know how you'd feel about it.

You'd be against it, most likely.

You shouldn't have worried. What I think doesn't matter.

Why is that?

I'm gonna leave him.

Alpha team on deck. Returning to base.

Roger that, Flight One.

Bushmaster.

Snake Doctor, how you holding?

Mortars coming from 6 o 'clock. Just about got us bracketed.

We'll take out your spotter.

Snake Doctor, we have a U A V over your location.

We have good video.

So long as I'm with him, I'm the hero.

"So brave. How does she deal with it?"

But then, if I do leave him...

Say something, Molly.

Ask me what you want to know.

You'd shun me. You and the other wives, if I left him.

- No. - Why do I care?

I'm not here anymore. I swear to God...

this would be so much easier if he were whole.

God forgive me.

- Ron, can l...? - I'm fine.

And the Lord sayeth it is not good that he be alone.

And I will make a helpmate for him.

What if I talked to Ron? Told him to take the job?

Then you'd be back here living on the base.

I don't know.

You wouldn't be alone.

- Hello, Leona. - Molly, l...

- Hi, are you Sergeant Major Cheals? - Ron Cheals, yes.

- This is my wife, Ruth. - It's such an honor.

I'm Leona Mullins.

Leona's married to one of our younger operators.

She's going to be singing at your dedication.

Very nice.

Molly tells me you used to be Jonas' team leader.

- Saved his life a couple of times. - That was a while ago.

Well, I wanted to consult with Molly about the music, but...

Well, now that you're here, maybe I can ask you, sergeant major?

Which would you prefer? "God Bless America" is traditional.

But, I don't know, sometimes it can sound like a memorial.

You know what I mean? Molly was saying...

how you like them old cowboy songs.

Leona, this will have to wait.

Ron has to get to rehearsal.

Okay. Sure.

Is it okay if I ride with you, Ron?

Ruthie might want to stay here, freshen up, get some rest.

Where are these mortars coming from?

Damn it, the spotter's gotta be nearby.

- You see that? - Yeah.

- Missed by eight meters. - Yeah, wind shifted.

Two meters left. Dial it in.

Observe my shot. Adjust for me.

He won't do that again.

Guess they know we're here.

Snake Doc, getting ugly down here.

We're gonna make a run for that ditch about 500 meters up valley.

Bushmaster, I see your tree line.

You'll be easy pickings for that machine gun.

Sit tight. We'll deal with the gun.

What about the mortar?

We killed the spotter. They're firing blind.

- You sure about that? - Affirmative.

Kilo-Six-Alpha, Snake Doctor.

Orbit your drone 400 meters northwest, over.

Wilco.

Found them.

You're listening to KTML, the Missile, firing at you with all hits all the time.

So this is a real job?

- Do they have money for fake ones? - Well, they pay the officer corps.

Jonas wanted to be the first to tell you about it.

- He has more about the details. - Was he sure that I'd accept?

He didn't think he'd have to talk you into it.

- Ron, I'm sorry, did I say something...? - Just having a bit of a hard time here.

That thing you saw this morning...

between Ruthie and me.

Ruthie thinks...

- Jerk! - Hey, you.

- You cut me off. - Take a hike.

- Hey! - You son of a bitch, come out of there.

- Okay. - Ron.

What? What do you wanna say to me?

- What? What? - It's cool.

- It's what? - No problem, brother.

Forget it.

Just buckle up while you're on base.

Hey! You get back over here.

Hey! Hey!

We're gonna be late.

I need to make a stop.

It's the VA. It's on the way.

Dirt Diver, Moreno, you guys okay?

- Yeah, we're okay, you? - Couldn't be better.

Bushmaster, this is Snake Doctor.

Roger, Snake Doctor.

- Machine gun has been neutralized. - Appreciate it.

When you guys make it to the next big ditch...

we will rendezvous at...

Bushmaster, Bushmaster, do you read me?

Bushmaster, come in.

No, we killed the spotter. They got a lucky hit.

We're going down for an assessment, over.

Advise against that, Snake Doctor.

Flight One has refueled and heading back to your PZ.

Then you need to send a little bird to extract Bravo.

Send one as soon as I got one.

You mean by nightfall? They could be wounded.

We're not seeing any movement...

and we've lost all radio contact with Bravo.

- It could be their radio got shot out. - Roger that, your priority...

I know what my priorities are. I'm giving orders.

Now, you send that little bird now.

I'm going to check on survivors.

Snake Doctor out.

- Anything? - Nope.

- Thermal energy? - Too hard to make anyone out.

- I'm going down. - You'll need this, then.

- What about mortar? - Take care of that for me, will you?

- Hi. Are you...? - Rory.

Maybe you can help me. I'm Kim Brown.

I'm here about the internship.

- Why? - Why?

You're listening to KTML, the Missile, firing at you with all hits all the time.

Stay tuned for the area road report next.

Yeah, why this place?

I feel I gotta ask.

Seeing as how I'm the general manager.

You?

So you also do on-air?

Yeah, whenever one of my personalities fails to show up or quits.

All right.

Well, can I be honest?

It's the fastest way to get credits. I want to get my degree in a couple months.

I have another thing scheduled.

Yeah? What?

Another thing I have to do.

- What? - It's just...

- Another job? - No, I'm pregnant.

- You gonna tell me that's a problem? - Nope.

- Married? - Yes.

My husband works on base.

Army wife.

Something funny?

Let's just say I've had experience.

- Experiences. - Well, I'm a self-starter.

- I'm reliable. - Great.

My husband has no problem with me working off base.

- It's in our business department. - I understand it includes marketing...

sales, maybe even some copywriting. And there's a couple other candidates.

Well, here's what.

Go to this address.

Collect a check.

It's for an ad run. They're past due.

You bring the check back, I'll consider you for the position.

Lacey Lou's Kitty Cat Corner?

- It's not a pet store. - I know what it is.

Is there a problem?

No.

The area road report is brought to you by Dale's Custom Muffler.

You can hear the road report every half-hour...

here on KTML, the Missile.

I'm Kim Brown. I'm from KTML.

Wanna talk with me?

- You the owner? - Lacey Lou, yep.

- I'm Kim Brown. - From the radio station.

- That's right. - All right.

I'm here for a check.

It's for the last 20 days' ad rotation.

And if you wanna pay for the next in advance...

Why would I wanna pay for the next 20 days...

for an ad that hasn't done nothing for me for the last 20?

I got the same number of people coming in, maybe less.

Your ad hasn't done nothing.

Plus, we got a sales guy.

Sold me on the idea of 50-cent beer night.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays.

Net result, I'm losing money.

I don't see anybody making up for it.

- Thing is, you should be paying me. - I don't...

- Unless you got a better idea. - No, i...

Like taking it out in trade?

Listen. Why don't you give me a minute?

Let me take a look at your order.

Welcome now, Ena.

The fabulous Ena.

She can do it this way. She can do it that way.

She's flexible. She'll bend over backwards to please.

Why don't you stick around? Lunch is when I try out the new girls.

Goodbye, old friend.

Worth...

Can you hear me?

Oh, yeah. Worth, you okay?

Snake Doc?

Yeah, kid.

It's me. Zero-Six-Alpha.

This is Snake Doctor, over.

Snake Doctor, this is Kilo-Six-Alpha.

Sergeant Worth is alive. I say again.

Sergeant Worth is alive.

Roger, any other survivors? Over.

Negative. Require immediate medivac, over.

Be advised, Flight One is on the way, over.

Roger that, Snake Doctor out.

- How bad is it? - It's not so bad.

It'll be okay once I find the femoral artery.

- No! - Oh, man, I'm sorry.

I know that hurts like the devil.

You find it?

Yeah, yeah, there it is.

All right. I got it.

Trouble is, the artery's retracted. I can't get a clamp on it.

So I have to apply pressure to keep the bleeding down.

You gotta put in your own IV.

Can you do that?

That's the wrong phone number. That's the number for the PX.

His name is Dr. Russ Dominic, and he's at the Pocatello VA.

- I know, but I can't call, sir. - Jeremy.

This is Ron Cheals, one of our most honored veterans.

I understand, Ms. Blane. But we have safeguards...

- Safeguards? - Have I gotta see another doc?

- Yes, I can make you an appointment... - Never mind.

Ms. Blane...

Is he chewing them instead of swallowing them?

- I don't get it. - There's a time-release coating on pills.

If he's chewing or crushing up, it's not for pain.

He's going for the hit.

They're going to start wondering where we are.

Do I know him?

Hank Moffit.

His daughter's married to Earl Baptiste in C Squadron.

I remember Earl.

I'd like to meet him.

All right.

Hank? This is Ron Cheals. He served with my husband, Jonas.

- Hello. - Hello.

You served with him in that particular organization?

Yes, sir, I did.

Giorgio Pass in the Apennines, September, 1944.

- Eighty-fifth Infantry. - Yep.

Amazing, isn't it? Sixty years in one of these.

It's the other things that kill you.

Emphysema in my case.

You here by yourself, Hank?

Most always. A lot of waiting.

Yeah, it gets pretty lonely where I am too.

Yeah.

- I'll disable the mortar. - Wait.

There's gotta be two other guys somewhere.

I don't see anyone.

All right, I'll cover you.

- Snake Doctor, this... - Get down!

Dirt Diver, this is Snake Doctor. Come in.

Snake Doctor, this is Dirt Diver...

Dirt Diver, Moreno, come in.

- Damn. - What?

Your back.

This is Dirt Diver. Snake Doctor, come in.

This is Snake Doctor, over.

The mortar has been disabled.

Things got a bit hinky, but I say again, the mortar has been disabled.

Roger that.

We're heading your way. Dirt Diver out.

- Phone? - Come again?

To call my wife.

All right.

This will have to come around. Watch your head.

I know. I know.

Take it.

I called over and everything's fine. Ruth will meet us.

We'll be on time for the actual ceremony.

Very kind of you, Molly. Thank you.

So long, old soldier.

I appreciate it.

Been good talking to you.

You find a lot to talk about?

Well, one generation cometh. Another generation passeth away.

Hey. Hey. What's this?

Money? I didn't do it for the money.

I wouldn't do this for no money in the world.

I gave you them pills.

I don't know what he's talking about.

I wouldn't sell anybody my prescription. And you wouldn't either.

You take them pills. God knows you earned them.

- You all right to drive? - What's that mean?

- I mean, are you all right to drive? - I'm fine.

- If you want to talk to Jonas... - I'm ashamed you had to see that.

But I did see it.

If I don't... If I don't take those pills, Molly...

I'm gonna be in a bad way.

After you take the pills, what are you gonna do?

- What am I gonna do? - You can't go back to Idaho like this.

Ruth will leave you. Yes, she will.

Stay here, get clean, take the job, and you have a chance.

But I can't let you take it if you're hopped up and stuck.

You have to tell me that will change. Or I will tell Jonas.

And it will cost you the job.

Come home now, Ron.

Please.

- Miss? - I think I figured out your problem.

My problem?

You ordered a rotation of two ads per hour between 4 and 6.

Yeah, that's drive time.

Yeah, but on the base, those are still duty times.

You don't wanna run these ads when the guys are at work.

You want the single enlisted guys...

run these on their downtime, when they're in their bunks...

with the radio on, or driving...

going to get a beer, missing their girlfriends.

And you don't wanna advertise cheap beer...

when you're selling them the fantasy.

Your ad copy is a male voice, correct?

Telling his guy friends about these hot chicks?

Your sales manager said that...

Well, yes, he's wrong. The voice should be female.

Telling them she's ready to make all their dreams come true.

Listen:

"You wanna know what a woman truly wants?

I won't tell you.

I spend all my time thinking about what you want.

What does a woman want? We won't tell you but we'll show you.

The erotic dancers at Lacey Lou's.

My friends are waiting for you right now."

What you think?

Oh, yeah, that one does it every time.

So keep listening because the missile is airborne.

More hits coming at you.

Pretty good. You can leave that with Jeanine.

Just pretty good?

Did you know he was gonna cancel the account?

How many interns you got coming through here?

- You expect them to quit? - Can't quit if you're not hired.

I rewrote the ad.

Told him I'd get him a more targeted rotation.

You know, you got a sales manager, isn't doing you any favors.

- I'm the sales manager. - All right, then.

He'd extend the buy on the condition that I read the copy.

Says he likes my voice.

Great. You'll be the first intern to...

I want a 10 percent commission on all future sales...

against 200 a week guaranteed.

- You still want the credit? - Plus my full credits, yes.

- Well, what can I say? - How about, agreed?

- Agreed. You know... - Good.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some things to do.

Damn.

They said it'd be a few more minutes.

Ruthie, I think there's something that I need to say.

- I'm quitting the pills. - Why this time?

Because I wanna come back.

I wanna take a job back here with the unit.

If they'll take me back...

will you?

I don't know. I need time.

Ruth...

don't go. I need time to think.

Leona.

I just wanted to tell you, I think we have your music, sergeant major.

Ruth told me about this one song you and your team always asked for...

when you were back from a mission.

The old Shaker song about homecoming?

Ladies and gentlemen, the garrison commander.

Fort Griffith is proud to welcome you to the dedication of our very own...

Sergeant Major Cheals Shooting Range.

Ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing...

for the playing of our national anthem.

- Did you get through? - Leave a message and I'll call you back.

Hi, baby. It's me.

Just wanted to hear your voice. Say that I miss you.

Can't wait to see you and the kids.

Okay.

I love you so much.

Dirt Diver, this is Snake Doctor. Can you read me?

- Roger, this is Dirt Diver. - Dirt Diver, you got company.

- Behind you, 9 o'clock. - I see them.

Snake Doctor, this is Kilo-Six-Alpha, over.

Kilo-Six-Alpha, this is Snake Doctor.

Drone is showing a sizeable enemy contingent on the ridge at 4 o 'clock.

You may wanna direct your men over there.

- My men have their hands full. - Say again, over.

- I said, my men have... - Radio check, over.

You're coming in broken and stupid.

Snake Doctor, this is Flight One, over.

Flight One, this is Snake Doctor. Good to see you.

I'm gonna land on the ridge where there is a plateau.

Negative, Flight One. You need to land in the valley.

I have a man who's injured.

It's dangerous. You can't see what I can.

Heavily-armed hostiles crawling out of the woodwork.

No, you're not hearing me. If I move this man, he'll die.

We can't land in the valley. We'll be sitting ducks out there.

You will land in this valley!

Or by God, I will shoot you out of the sky myself.

Roger that. Coming in hard and fast.

Let's go!

Forget them. Now!

Let's go. We gotta go now.

Kilo-Six-Alpha, this is Flight One.

This is Kilo-Six-Alpha.

Flight One, Kilo-Six-Alpha, over.

- He's shot. - Someone get me the kit now.

How's he doing?

Stable, for now.

Can't waste time getting to a hospital.

Worth?

He's gone. Lost too much blood.

Every call you made today was the right one, boss.

Just bad juju.

I don't need my own team.

I wanna be with you.

Hi, baby. It's me.

Just wanted to hear your voice.

Say that I miss you.

Can 't wait to see you and the kids.

Okay.

I love you so much.