Army Wives (2007–2013): Season 3, Episode 18 - Fields of Fire - full transcript

Previously on "Army Wives"...

Going somewhere?

Looks that way.

Plan on coming back?

- Not anytime soon.
- No, you're not going anywhere--

Get in my way again,
I'm gonna go right through you.

I'm looking for a singer. I'd like
to give you a tryout at my club.

What?

- I can explain, Pamela.
- Yeah, so can I, Chase.

- You go to Delta over your family.
- No, that is not true.

You wanna tell me what else
you've been lying about?



Can I have one moment of
peace and quiet to myself?!

- Go! I mean it. Get out!
- I will. Fine.

We're looking to close 2 posts
over the next 18 months.

Fort Marshall is a prime candidate.

Honey!

Oh, it's so good to have you back.

I was sorry to hear
about P.F.C. Rison.

I understand he was a good friend.

How did my son die?

- You want to make something of it?
- Jeremy, stop it now.

Listen to your mom, Jeremy,
before you get hurt.

Jeremy, no!

Stop it!

- I mean, what the hell got into him?
- Keep your voice down.



{\pos(192,215)}I just can't believe
that he'd be so damn foolish.

{\pos(192,235)}Drunk, underage,
picking a fight in a bar...

{\pos(192,235)}He didn't pick a fight.
The other guys were being obnoxious.

He threw the first punch,
didn't he?

{\pos(192,235)}His friend died a week before
he came home. He's upset.

{\pos(192,235)}Fair enough.

{\pos(192,235)}But if he's got a problem,

{\pos(192,235)}then it's his obligation to speak up,

{\pos(192,235)}- not pull a stunt like this.
- He's 19.

{\pos(192,235)}You did some pretty foolish things
yourself at that age. I could name a few.

{\pos(192,235)}I'm just disappointed, D.

{\pos(192,215)}Yeah, me, too.

{\pos(192,235)}- Mom!
- In the bathroom.

We're hungry.

{\pos(192,235)}Keep your shorts on.
I'll be right out.

{\pos(192,235)}- You said that five minutes ago.
- Put a sock in it, T.J.!

Mom!

{\pos(192,235)}I'll be right there, honey.

~ Willow's Team ~

General Ludwig from Forscom
is our guest this morning.

{\pos(192,195)}General, would you
make any comments?

{\pos(192,215)}- No, thank you. Proceed.
- Major Russo, our community liaison,

{\pos(192,215)}- has prepared a quarterly report.
- Thank you, Sir.

{\pos(192,215)}In your summary,
you'll note a marked increase

{\pos(192,215)}of civil disturbances along
a particular stretch of the boulevard.

{\pos(192,185)}Overall, incidents involving
our troops in this area are up 14%,

which is why I call this
the negative influence zone.

{\pos(192,215)}The six establishments involved
are listed in the report.

{\pos(192,215)}- The Hump Bar?
- Last night makes it an obvious target.

I didn't see the blotter.
What happened?

I meant to speak
to you about that.

{\pos(192,215)}P.F.C. Jeremy Sherwood--
underage, intoxicated--

{\pos(192,215)}broke a man's nose in the Hump Bar.

{\pos(192,215)}Turns out the young man was the son
of city councilwoman Diane Keyes.

I didn't know about
a councilwoman's son.

{\pos(192,215)}I've been on the phone
since 5:00 with Keyes,

{\pos(192,215)}- trying to keep it contained.
- This could be a p.r. nightmare.

{\pos(192,215)}Yes, Sir, but not if we act swiftly.
Recommendations?

{\pos(192,215)}Yes, Sir. I propose we declare
the entire zone off-limits.

{\pos(192,215)}It's extreme,
but we need the council's support.

{\pos(192,215)}More importantly, we need to send
a strong message to our troops

{\pos(192,215)}that this type of behavior
will not be tolerated.

Let's put it in motion.
What's next?

{\pos(192,215)}Girl, we are going through
kegs like there's no tomorrow.

{\pos(192,215)}And we need to double up
on the shrimp order.

- What's up with you?
- Nothing.

Then why the big-ass smile?

- I can't tell you.
- Why not?

'Cause you can't be the first to know.

Why not?

Well, if I told you, then you'd know.

- Oh, my god. You're pregnant?
- Shh! No. Shh!

When did you find out?

1 hour and 42 minutes ago.

And you kept it a secret this long?

Well, I can't help it. I'm excited.

Well, what are you doing here?
You ought to go tell your husband.

No, I'm-- I'm gonna wait until tonight.

Trevor's just slammed
with work right now,

and I want to make it special.

Oh, speak of the devil.

- Hey, babe. What's wrong?
- Bad news, Rox.

The army's declared
the Hump Bar off-limits.

What?

They're shutting down the boulevard?

For soldiers, yeah.
From the Palomino to the Cherry Pit.

We can't make it without soldiers.

Yeah, and we're not half
as bad as these other places.

I know, but that fight
last night really hurt.

It wasn't our fault. I told you,
Jeremy was drunk when he got here.

Hey, I'm on your side, okay?

I'll see if there's
an appeals process or something,

but I gotta get to a high school
for a career day.

Yeah, I know. Go.

I'm really sorry, babe.

I want to apologize
about this morning, Sir.

I must admit,
I did feel a bit ambushed.

There's no excuse, Sir. I should have
reached you before the meeting.

It was an embarrassment, particularly
in front of General Ludwig.

About that--

I'll brief the staff next week,
but I can tell you confidentially--

Ludwig is not here
for a routine inspection.

The D.O.D. is looking to shut
two posts within the next 18 months,

and we're on that list.

So we don't need any unwanted
publicity right now.

No, Sir. If my reassignment
will make things easier--

Frank, I'm not
looking for a scapegoat.

I just want to know what's going on.

I'm not sure, Sir.
I thought Jeremy was squared away.

Well, is he getting counseling?

I'll have to look into that.

Nobody comes back from a combat
zone the same person they were before.

I don't have to tell you that.

But some soldiers need
more guidance than others.

Understood, sir.

All right, carry on.

- Thank you, Sir.
- Yeah.

- Claudia Joy.
- Hi, Frank.

I was just on the phone with Roxy.

Yeah, I was gonna call you about that.

- You declared the Hump Bar off-limits?
- I had no choice on this, Claudia Joy.

For the moment, I'm afraid
she's just gonna have to live with it.

And one more thing--

there is a little
glitch with tomorrow.

I just found out General Ludwig's
wife's coming to the ceremony.

- His wife? I thought he was a widower.
- It seems he recently remarried.

- I'll adjust the seating plan.
- That's what protocol is for.

This is your promotion ceremony.
I want everything to be perfect.

Don't worry.
I'm taking care of myself.

Thanks.

Daddy! Daddy!

Did they cut your cast off with a saw?

- Yep. It was this big.
- Did it hurt?

- Only when it hit the bone.
- He's kidding.

Here. These are the parts
that you guys wrote on.

I didn't want them to get ruined.

- So what'd the doc say?
- Less atrophy than expected.

Good. I thought maybe
we could go to the park

- and then grab some lunch.
- Pizza!

Sorry, guys. Daddy's got
to start rehab on his leg.

- Can you drop me at the gym?
- This minute?

I'm not on vacation.
I gotta get back in shape.

But I thought after
having a cast--

You gotta stop doing that...
Making plans without me.

- I wasn't making plans.
- Okay.

Forget it.

Daddy...

You're still coming
to my ballet recital, right?

Wouldn't miss it
for the world, sweetie.

Well, Dr. Price is on leave.

But I can fit you into my schedule.

Good... I can see you...

How's tuesday at 3:00?

Great. I will see you then.

- You're a lifesaver.
- Tell me something I don't know,

like where's Dr. Price?

Called out of town unexpectedly.

So you're sticking to that one, huh?

- It's all I got, Patty.
- Okay,

but patients are stacking
up out there like cordwood,

and you've got Dr. Price's
10:00 group to cover.

Right. I'm on it.

I'm on it. I'm on it.
Hey, guys. Thanks for waiting.

Dr. Price isn't here this morning,
but if it's okay with you,

- I'll take over for the--
- FBI.

Everyone please stay where you are.

Keep your hands where
I can see them.

- I'm sorry. What's going on?
- Stay where you are, sir.

We are looking for David Sanders.

There's no one here by that name.

Also known as Terrence Price.

Hi, baby girl.
You ready for a sleepover?

Thank you for taking her,
Claudia Joy.

I'm gonna be here all night.

Yeah, I can see that.

{\pos(192,215)}- Oh, what a mess, huh?
- Yeah.

{\pos(192,215)}Price wasn't exactly what
you'd call administratively gifted.

Roland, I am so sorry.

I've been listening
to the news all day.

He planted a bomb in
a federal office building?

It was 1980, no one was hurt
and the evidence still isn't clear.

And I can see Price
protesting as a student.

Lord knows the man loves his causes.

But what I can't see is the partner
that I worked with planting bombs.

Yummies.

I hate for her to leave my sight.

But what can I do?

Leaving aside the fact that your
partner's on the run from the FBI,

none of us does this alone,
even under the best circumstances.

- I know, but--
- But nothing.

If we can't rely on each other,
who else have we got?

Welcome to the club, my friend.
You are truly an army wife now.

Right.

- Where's daddy?
- I'm sure he's on his way.

Call him again, mom.

- Katie, what are you doing?
- My strap hurts.

There. Is that better?

- Is daddy here?
- No.

Sweetheart, go backstage.
You shouldn't be out here like this.

- Where's daddy?
- He'll be here.

Now go. Go ahead.

Lucas, go save us some seats.

Your actions were inappropriate,
embarrassing.

But you know that.

- You talk to your sergeant?
- Yes, Sir.

I received an article 15
and extra duty.

Well, that's to be expected.

What about counseling?

- I'm scheduled to start next week.
- Okay. Okay.

That's important.

And you need to apologize
to Mrs. Leblanc.

I know.

I didn't mean for any
of this to happen.

Actions have consequences,
sometimes unintended.

I'm sorry I let you down, Sir.

Hell, you didn't let me down.

You let yourself down.

In this past year, you've proven
yourself to be an exemplary soldier,

and I am damn proud of you.

But in the army, one little bit of bad
judgment can derail an entire career.

I know.

I've been talking to your C.O.
We both agree that...

once this whole thing blows over, you'll
be back on the officer track in no time.

And you can count on me
to be in your corner.

I asked around. The Hump
could be off-limits for a year.

A year?

Yeah.

It-- it could be less.

You know, you'd have to hire a bouncer

- and install security cameras.
- Those things cost money.

Exactly.

You know what?
I don't want to talk about the bar.

Let's talk about something happy.

Like what, my job?

I made over 200 cold calls this week

and three high school visits
without so much as a nibble.

You said it yourself.
It takes time.

But it's got me thinking,
maybe you were right.

Right about what?

The way things are going,

all the bills, just...

everything...

Maybe we should put
the baby-making on hold for a while.

You don't want a baby?

That's not what I'm saying.

Maybe now is not the best time.

Look, babe, I am exhausted,

and I got to wake up at 4:00 a.m.

Is there a way we can put
the chicken dinner on hold?

Sure.

Thank you.

You were terrific, sweetheart.

I am so proud of you.

Daddy!

You missed my dance.

I know. I'm sorry.

I really am.

Where were you?

Well, there was an emergency,

but I came as fast as I could.

Here. These are for you.

Thanks.

You missed my pirouettes.

Maybe you can show me at home.

- It's not the same.
- Tell you what.

I'm gonna find one
of the dads who taped the show,

and we can watch together.
Would you like that?

OK. Can I go show Debbie
my flowers?

Sure.

You come, too.

So what was the emergency?

Buddy got hurt at the gym.
I had to take him to the clinic.

And there was no one else?

- He's my partner.
- So there was someone else.

- I'll make it up to Katie, okay?
- I swear to god, Chase,

- if I hear that one more time--
- Pamela, I just explained.

- Like you always do.
- This is my job.

No, we're not doing this here.

Dad, Debbie's family
is going for ice cream.

- Can you take us, too? Please?
- You bet. Who wants a sundae?

- I do!
- All right. Come on.

Were you really good?

What are you doing up?

{\pos(192,215)}Chase, I can't keep doing this.

{\pos(192,215)}Doing what?

Raising this family alone.

You're not alone, Pamela.

Yeah, I am.
And you know what scares me?

I don't see it getting any better.

- Pamela, I know that you and I--
- No.

It's not just me I'm talking about.

It's this family.

Even when you're here,
you're not really around.

Sooner or later...

the kids are gonna realize it,

and I don't care how many
ice cream sundaes you buy.

You know I would cut off my right arm
before I'd hurt Katie or Lucas.

I know you love them...

but they need to feel it,

not just hear it.

And so do I.

You're right.

I'll do better.

Whatever it takes.

I swear.

All right, we'll put...
General Ludwig's wife

on stage here for the ceremony...

And for dinner at the "O" Club,
we'll seat her right there.

- That should work.
- Perfect. Tomorrow's gonna be great.

I hope so.

How are things with Jeremy?

We're workin' on it.

Yeah?

It's hard for Frank.

His father ran his home
like an infantry division,

and Frank's trying to find
a different way with Jeremy.

He's making progress, isn't he?

Yeah, definitely.

I'm just worried.

I've always felt that there
were two sides to Jeremy--

one that wanted to be just like Frank,
one that wanted to be nothing like him.

Sometimes I think he doesn't
know which way to turn.

I, uh, I know.

Good look, huh?

If it's not cool, I'll go.
I just thought I'd stop by.

Oh, no, no. No, it's-- it's okay.

I heard about what happened.

Yeah, who hasn't?

Look, I don't know what
it's like being at war, but...

I do know what it's like to
lose someone you care about.

And when I saw you the other day,
you seemed to be really hurting.

I'm okay.
I just... messed up, that's all.

Hey, you're not exactly looking
at the poster daughter of the year.

- You heard about Logan?
- Yeah.

Didn't sound too good.

It was an absolute disaster.

And...

at the time, I thought
I would never get over it.

But, you know, I'm okay.

Things are good now...

Kind of unbelievable, actually.

I know things are gonna
be good again for you, too.

I don't think so.

Okay, listen up, everybody.
Mommy and daddy have

- an announcement to make.
- What kind of announcement?

- We're going on a trip.
- Where?

- Myrtle beach.
- The beach?

Nothing but boogie boardin',
swimmin', sailin' and junk food.

- Awesome.
- Can I get a new bathing suit?

- I think so.
- Can we ride all the water slides?

- Anything you want.
- Yes!

Oh, my gosh!

Thank you!
We're gonna take a short break.

Try the gumbo.

What a shame.

She could sing to a packed house
every night if she'd take my offer.

What are you talking about?

She didn't tell you?

I'm Eric Belton.
I own the T.K. Club in Atlanta.

- You offered Viola a job?
- Headline singer.

- Viola, this guy's been telling me--
- I know what he's been telling you,

and I've been telling him,
I already got a job.

- No, you don't.
- What?

- You're fired.
- Don't kid about that.

Who's kidding?
I can't afford you.

You mean you can't afford to fire me.

Little girl, let me remind you,
I made this place what it is today.

Maybe, but it's time to go.

Go where?
What am I supposed to do?

- Sing in Atlanta maybe?
- You shut up.

This job will always be here for you.

That opportunity won't.

She's right.

How you gonna run
this place without me?

- I don't know.
- I don't know either.

Why make
such a stupid offer?

Maybe because this is your shot,
and you know it.

And if it were up to you,
you wouldn't leave because

that's the kind of person you are.

It's up to me to see
the bigger picture here

and give you a swift
kick in the behind,

'cause that's the kind of person I am
when it comes to people I care about.

Damn. That's a good answer.

Do you mind?

What about you and the baby and all?

Have you told him yet?

Waiting for the right opening.

Like what, stars falling from the sky?

I'm really gonna miss you.

You just pick up that phone, and
I am on the next plane to Charleston.

Okay, music man,
get your ass over here.

Let's talk business.

Tell me about Tarbala.

We're having trouble with
our convoy route through there.

{\pos(192,215)}Who's in charge of the village?

{\pos(192,215)}Right now? Jaffar Al-Kahlid.

{\pos(192,215)}All right. Get me all
the intel we have on Al-Kahlid

{\pos(192,215)}and any rival sheiks in the region.

And I want a meeting
with Al-Kahlid a.s.a.p.

Right away, ma'am.

Problem, major?

There may be some resistance
to meeting with a woman, ma'am.

Well, I've been overcoming
resistance my entire career, major.

No reason to stop now.

- Set it up.
- Yes, ma'am.

It is a pleasure
to see you again, major.

The pleasure is mine, sheik.

May I introduce
Lieutenant Colonel Joan Burton,

new commander at Camp Reliant.

As-salaam alaikum.

Wa alaikum salaam.

Shukran.

Sheik Al-Kahlid,

US convoys passing through your village
are being attacked by insurgent forces.

We understand the problem,
but who am I to help?

Who has such power?

Everyone knows
you are a tremendous leader.

All of Tarbala admire
your wisdom and compassion.

The United States wishes
to broaden your influence.

In exchange for safe passage,

we will provide the new water
system your people need.

The lieutenant colonel is mistaken.

My village has no need
for a water system.

My sincere apologies.

It must be the village of
sheik Bashara that needs the water.

We'll reroute our convoys.

That will add hours to your travel.

We thank you for your hospitality.

Lieutenant Colonel Burton.

You cannot leave.

You have not tried the lamb.

Lenny should be here any minute.

We're delighted your wife can join us.

- Absolutely.
- Thank you.

After my wife died, I was
sure I'd never get married again.

I mean, who'd want
to marry an old warhorse?

You do yourself a disservice, General.

Then along came Lenny--
vibrant, beautiful.

She understands
what army life is about.

How'd you meet her?

Six months ago, D.C.,
at a fund-raiser.

- She loves helping other people.
- She sounds wonderful.

I think you're gonna like her.
There she is.

Honey, over here.

- Lenore? -Lenore?
- Hello, dears.

Small world, isn't it?

Lenore Baker?
Tell me I'm dreaming.

- Yeah, you're having a nightmare.
- What is she doing here?

Well, from the looks of it,
she is General Ludwig's new wife.

How'd she get her hooks
in a four-star?

She must be a dynamo in the sack.

What? Come on.
What else could it be?

Oh, come on now. Let's be fair.

Lenore was a very supportive
wife to General Baker.

Let's not be fair. She's a harpy
who ought to be muzzled.

Yeah, and don't forget that
she accused Claudia Joy of murder...

And spread a rumor
that Michael was a racist.

And she didn't have very nice
things to say about us either.

I'm not saying the woman's perfect.

Attention to orders.

The president of
the United States has reposed

special trust and confidence
in the patriotism,

valor, fidelity and abilities
of Michael J. Holden.

In view of these qualities
and his demonstrated potential

to serve in the higher grade,

he is therefore promoted
to Major General

by order of the secretary of the army.

Ladies and gentlemen,
you may be seated.

Mrs. Claudia Joy Holden
and Miss Emmalin Jane Holden,

will you please come forward?

At this time, General Ludwig will
administer the oath to General Holden.

- I... state your full name...
- I, Michael James Holden...

Do solemnly swear that
I will support and defend

the constitution
of the United States...

Do solemnly swear that
I will support and defend

the constitution
of the United States...

Against all enemies
foreign and domestic...

- So help me god.
- So help me god.

- Congratulations.
- Thank you, Sir.

I want to bury my face in this cake.

So how is it being married
to a Major General?

Believe me, it gets
better with each star.

How quaint, seeing
you all together again.

And I love it that
the enlisted personnel were included.

- That is so democratic.
- That's how we do things here.

We were saying what a shame it is

that you're only with us
for a short while, Lenore.

No, dear. I'm here for a month.

What? A month.

Really?
I had no idea it was that long.

Yes, so we'll have to make
the most of it, won't we?

- Just like old times.
- Absolutely.

A moment on the lips,
forever on the hips.

She's back.

Would it be inappropriate for me
to hurl this at Lenore's head?

Only if you miss.

Excuse me.

We'll see you in Colorado, Sir.

What's in Colorado?

Mountain Warfare course at Fort Carson.

They only chose three of us
out of the entire unit.

What about your rehab?

If I step it up, I can make it.

It starts next month.

In a month?

- What about Myrtle Beach?
- We'll do it when I get back.

- I'm only gone eight weeks.
- Eight weeks?

The kids will be
back in school by then.

Pamela, I can't turn this down, okay?

It's a great opportunity.

- You promised them.
- They'll understand.

No, they won't. Ch--

Chase, I used to think...

That Delta was your job
and we were your family.

But let's face it.

Delta is your family
and we're your job.

You're overreacting.

If you take that course...

do not expect us to be
here when you get back.

I already told 'em I'm in.

I'm exhausted.

No wonder. I don't think you
got off the dance floor once.

She deserved to
have some fun, Michael.

{\pos(192,215)}You were a huge help today, Emmalin.

{\pos(192,215)}Yeah. I'm so happy you were there.

{\pos(192,215)}Thank you.

{\pos(192,215)}I'm going to bed.

{\pos(192,215)}- Congratulations, dad.
- Thanks, sweetheart.

{\pos(192,215)}- I love you.
- I love you the most.

{\pos(192,215)}- See you guys in the morning.
- Good night.

{\pos(192,215)}What a day.

Not even "Lenny" could spoil it.

Though I hate to think what poison
she's pouring into General Ludwig's ear.

Yeah, Ludwig can't make any decisions
about post closings by himself.

There's a committee involved...
And then it has to go to congress.

It just breaks my heart
to think of this place ending.

Then don't.

I don't think I've ever fooled
around with a 2-star General.

Really?

Have anyone in mind?

You'll do.

What you doin'?

Just figuring out tomorrow's workload.

I got a bit of good news.

We don't have
to worry about bar fights.

We don't have enough customers.

You're hysterical.

What's wrong?

Nothin'.

I'm happy.

Rox, this is you happy?

And I want to make you happy.

Come here.

Baby, you always make me happy.

We don't have enough money.

Yeah, we do.

Okay, no, we don't, but so what?

We got each other, right?

You, me and the boys.

- And the dog.
- And the dog.

And Finn's bugs.

And Finn's bugs.

And the new baby.

Baby?

We're having a baby?

Are you happy?

Yes! Yes! Yes!

This is me happy.

Because you said
it's not the right time.

This is the greatest thing
you've ever said to me since "I do".

You haven't seen me with fat ankles.

Babe, I love fat ankles,
and I love you.

Come here. Come here. Come here.

How about a story from mama?

Hello, beautiful daughter.

Mommy's gonna read you
one of her favorite books,

and it's called
"guess how much I love you."

"Little nutbrown hare,
who was going to bed,

"held on tight to big nutbrown
hare's very long ears."

Ogden, get rid of the obstruction.

Yes, ma'am.

All right, let's maintain a perimeter.

All right, keep your head--

Take cover!

"...close by and
whispered with a smile,

'I love you right up
to the moon and back.'"

The end.

Guess how much I love you.

Yo, anybody home?

No, baby.

No.

Oh, Pamela.

No.

No.

Frank, I was thinking,

maybe we should all go out
to Ohio for a little break,

- just the three of us.
- That's a great idea.

A little camping, a little fishing--

I can't remember
the last time we did that.

Great.

- I just had another great idea.
- What?

Let's stay in the car and make out.

Frank, the light's on.
Jeremy's home.

Why don't we go in now and give
him something to look forward to?

Okay. And then we'll make out?

Sure.

~ Willow's Team ~