Army Wives (2007–2013): Season 6, Episode 19 - Centennial - full transcript
Trevor's twins come early, both boys, Wyatt as healthy as him, the second needs intensive care and is called Drew 'the brave'. Michael assures Frak that general Clark isn't sabotaging his career, but given budget cuts he's well advised to apply for war college to win a general's star or face a lay-off. Hector would ignore his short term lover Penny, who turns up pregnant, as gold digger, but nagging Gloria makes him take a DNA test. When it's positive, she insists they should help with her medical bills, and moves out when he refuses. Fort Marshall welcomes varied guests for its festive centennial. Michael beams presiding over the celebrations, but is targeted by a courier who believes in vengeance for Uncle Sam's war mongering.
Previously on Army Wives...
General Clarke didn't
hesitate for a second
to bring First Brigade
into Narubu, but now...
Now he's throwing
me under the bus.
He's not thrilled with
his Rear D assignment.
Just like Kevin, doesn't
want to be left behind.
Is he being left behind? What?
Call Dr. Lang. Tell her we're
on our way to the hospital.
My water just broke.
Who's Penny?
I don't know any Penny.
I know I've made
mistakes, but I love you
and I want to come back.
Who are you?
I'm Penny.
Is Hector here?
So you're Penny?
Yeah. Where's Hector?
Hey, baby. Who is it?
- What are you doing here?
- Guess.
- Ah, no. Get out.
- You're the father.
No. No way is that mine.
I used protection.
Well, it didn't work.
Don't believe her, Gloria.
She picked me up. She picks
up guys all the time.
That's not true.
You picked me up.
Telling me how his wife
didn't respect him,
how he's such a big man and all.
- You said that?
- I was drunk!
But that doesn't
make me the father.
I haven't been with anyone else.
Yeah, right.
I swear.
So why take so long
to get in touch?
I tried. I e-mailed, but
you never responded.
She e-mailed you?
What difference does it make?
It's all lies anyway.
I've been in Beaufort
with my grandma.
But she can't help me anymore.
I need money!
- Oh, forget it.
- You owe me!
I don't owe you a dime.
I ain't takin' no damn test.
Take the test, Hector.
It's the only way
to get rid of her.
That's right.
Unless you are the father.
All right. Fine. Okay.
I'll take the test.
Here's the clinic I use.
Okay.
You can go now.
- Here.
- Don't worry, baby. This...
I don't want to talk about it.
All right. And back again.
Really?
Come on. It's supposed
to speed up labor.
Well, it's not working.
Give it time, Roxy. You've
never had twins before.
And I never will again.
Hey, Roxy. How you feeling?
- Don't ask.
- She's still at 4 centimeters.
I'm gonna be carrying
these babies forever.
Come on, guys. Give me a break.
Guys?
It's just an expression.
We don't know the sex yet.
Have you picked names?
Uh, we agreed on girls names,
but we're still fighting
about a second boy name.
We're not fighting, you just
don't agree with me yet.
I talked to the boys' school.
Everything's taken care of.
Thanks.
I'm really tired.
I'll take you back to the room.
Thank you.
I'll keep you informed.
We'll be here.
Coffee, anyone? I'm game.
Oh, thanks. I'll pass. I
have some reading to do.
I'll see you in
the waiting room?
Okay.
Okay.
After you.
Where are we with gate security?
All visitors, drivers,
and passengers
will be required to show ID.
Random car searches
will be tripled.
We've added extra manpower
and traffic lanes
to avoid delays.
Good. The VIP list is
shaping up nicely.
It's gonna be a great
day for Fort Marshall.
Yes, sir.
If I may ask one more time,
will you please consider
restricting access
to Fort Marshall?
It's a 100th anniversary
celebration, Joan.
We want the public
to feel welcome.
Granted, sir, but...
Safety should be
our top priority,
but it's not our only priority.
I think we're striking
the proper balance
between prudence and openness.
Yes, sir.
Hey, everybody. Sorry I'm late.
Where's Roxy?
Resting.
She hasn't had the babies yet?
No.
Good. I thought I missed it.
Not yet.
Long labor.
Oh.
You okay?
Not really.
Let's go for a walk.
I hope there's nothing
wrong at home.
Yeah, me, too.
Everything okay with you?
Yeah. Why?
I don't know.
I thought I sensed
a certain chill
between you and Jackie.
Hmm.
Frank got his OER
from Kevin Clarke.
It wasn't what he hoped for.
Oh. I'm sorry.
Mm.
Frank thinks that Kevin
left his brigade behind
on the current deployment
because of what
happened in Africa.
Has Joan said anything to you?
Not to me.
I know she thinks Clarke's
an outstanding commander.
Mm.
He's tough but fair.
Yeah, I always thought so, too.
Things were going
so well between us,
and then this.
What if Hector's the father?
One step at a time.
But what if he is?
Then you'll find a
way to deal with it.
How?
I'm so embarrassed.
Please don't tell
anyone else, okay?
Of course not.
Thanks.
Son of a bitch!
You're doing great.
Now for this next one, I want
you to pick a focal point
and just remember
to breathe, okay?
I swear to God, if you tell
me to breathe one more time,
I'm gonna get off this b...
How we doin', Roxy?
She's in a little bit of pain.
Yeah? How bad?
Pretty bad.
Yeah? Well, that epidural
should be taking effect soon.
I'm gonna see if you're
any more dilated,
all right?
Please tell me I'm more
than 4 centimeters.
Uh, way past. I see two feet.
What?
Whoa. Whoa. Isn't that
supposed to be a head?
It's what we call a
footling breech.
Yeah, well, can you
turn it around?
Kelly, get Dr. Jaffin.
Prepare for delivery.
- Right away.
- Roxy, this baby's not gonna wait.
You need to get ready to push.
Okay.
I wonder what's going on.
Ohh!
You're doing great.
All right, Roxy,
one more big one.
Okay, babe. You can do this.
Come on.
Ohh!
Ohh!
And here we go.
And...
Congratulations. You have a son.
Shh.
It's a boy.
It's a...
Ohh.
Okay. Okay.
Hello, Wyatt.
Hi. Hi.
Hello.
Hi.
Oh, my God.
Ohh.
- Oh, my God.
- Text from Trevor.
It's a boy.
- Oh, my God!
- A boy?
What about the other one?
Uh, nothing yet.
Roxy, the second twin hasn't
descended into the birth canal.
- Why not?
- I don't know. Probably likes it up there.
What is that?
The heart rate's dropping.
- Call the OR tell them we're coming up.
- The OR?
This baby's in distress. I
can't take any chances.
Roxy, we're gonna have
to do a C-section.
- Wh...
- Call for transport.
- Suction.
- Yes, doctor.
Gloves.
Roxy, you're gonna feel
some pushing and pulling.
Okay.
The cord is tight.
I'm ready to go.
I feel two bands of the cord.
Let's widen the incision.
I see it. It's clear.
All right, I'll
pull the head up,
- you clamp the cord.
- Clamping.
And... cut the cord,
I'll untangle the other band.
And... suction.
Why don't I hear the baby?
Baby is floppy and blue.
What? What's wrong
with the baby?
Heart rate is low. 52.
Can someone tell me
what's going on?
Dr. Lang. You have another boy,
but the umbilical cord was
wrapped around his neck.
Oh, my God.
We're taking him to the
neonatal intensive care unit.
- But he's gonna be okay, right?
- His vitals are critical.
- We have to get his lungs working.
- Could he die?
We have a great team,
and they're doing
everything they can.
Meantime, I need to take
care of you, Roxy, okay?
We're gonna sew you up.
Can you work on that suture?
I'm gonna see what
I can find out.
I gotta go to the ladies room.
Again?
I can't help it.
When I worry, I pee.
I love that girl.
Yeah, she's a breath
of fresh air.
Look, this may not be
the best time to bring
this up, but...
What's going on?
I guess...
There's been some tension
between Kevin and Frank, and...
And that's causing problems
between you and Denise?
Is it that obvious?
Well, I guess Frank
wasn't too thrilled
about being assigned
Rear D, but, um...
Has Joan mentioned
anything to you about it?
Nope.
Sorry. I don't mean to pry.
It's okay. Denise asked
me the same thing.
Really?
You're both upset.
Yeah, and I... I don't
know what to do.
Talk to her.
What else do you expect
a shrink to say?
Find the right opportunity and
let her know how you feel.
You're right.
Ahh, much better.
No more coffee for you.
Hey, Roxy's in recovery, and
the baby's being worked on.
Is he breathing on his own yet?
That's all I know.
Okay.
Okay, be a good boy, Wyatt.
What's going on?
The baby's stable.
He's on a respirator.
We hope to remove it
in one or two days.
One or two days?
How does this happen?
A cord wrapping
around a baby's neck
is more common than
you might think.
Babies move in utero.
Could I have done
anything different?
No.
No, there's nothing
you could've done
to prevent this
or even to predict it.
But he's gonna be okay?
The next 24 hours
will be critical.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I've been thinking, you know,
this whole thing ain't
nothin' but a shakedown.
- What?
- With Penny.
I'm sure she's going around
to a the guys she slept with
and saying it's their baby.
Total scam.
You hear me?
Don't you even want to
know about Roxy's twins?
- Yeah. Yeah, sure.
- How'd it go?
Not good. She had boys,
but one of 'em wasn't breathing
when they got him out.
The cord got wrapped
around his neck.
Oh, my God. That's terrible.
They don't know if
he's gonna be okay.
Wow.
You go to the clinic?
- Yeah, yeah, I took the test.
- Good.
But I'm telling you...
There's no way that's my baby.
I'm gonna go lay
down for a while.
You'll see, Gloria. She's lying.
Hey, Roxy. Can I come in?
Sure. I thought
everyone went home.
Yeah, I thought I'd...
I'd stay a while longer.
I could use the company.
Trevor went to take
the boys to Roland's.
Yeah, I spoke with him.
How you doin'?
I know.
I haven't see my baby.
They took him away.
They wouldn't let me touch him.
I'm sorry.
How can one baby be perfect
and the second one...
Hey, what... what... What is Dr.
Lang telling you?
We won't know anything
for another 24 hours.
Do you remember when
I had to take Molly
to the emergency room
when she was sick?
She was just a few months old.
They wouldn't let
me see her either.
And I was so scared.
I-I didn't know if she
was gonna live or die...
And Frank was in Afghanistan.
What did you do?
Cried.
I prayed.
And I leaned on my friends.
And that was probably the thing
that got me through
more than anything,
was knowing, I wasn't alone.
You're not alone, either, Roxy.
We're all here for you.
Thank you.
Yeah.
General Casey and his
wife have just confirmed
and Undersecretary Westphal
- will attend the ceremony as well.
- Outstanding.
Be sure to alert protocol
for the cocktail reception.
Already done.
Have you heard any update
about the Leblanc baby?
Roland just talked to Denise.
The baby's still in the nicu.
It's too soon to know if
there's any brain damage.
Can't be any worse
feeling in the world,
not being able to
help your child.
Keep 'em in your prayers.
Will do.
One other item, sir.
I've added two additional
teams of bomb-sniffing dogs
to the on-post security detail.
Not taking any chances.
No, sir.
If I may,
it's a great honor to be a part
of this historic
anniversary with you.
Roger that.
We've come a long
way together, Joan.
Yes, sir, we have.
I don't know what to say, sir.
Well, as senior rater,
I gave you the evaluation
I think you deserve.
It's much appreciated, sir.
I... think this will
balance out the picture.
Honestly, I don't think the
picture needs balancing.
Frank, I know how
disappointed you were
not to be included in
the current deployment.
But I think you may
be overreacting.
It's my job to read all
of General Clarke's OERs,
and I can tell you, that's
as good as it gets.
Now I've heard the rumors
about how Clarke threw
you under the bus
for what happened in Africa.
Personally, I think
it's ridiculous.
I conducted that
15-6 investigation.
Clarke assumed complete
responsibility
for that operation.
There was no attempt to
deflect accountability.
Understood, sir.
Good. Now getting back
to the matter at hand.
With the current
reduction in forces,
the army has no room
for spare colonels.
No, sir. No, sir.
I'm aware of that.
Same old story... Up or out.
So I suggest you get
your file in order
to have the best shot
at Army War College.
Really? War College?
Yeah.
The army needs to keep good
leaders like you, Frank.
Well, thank you, sir.
I'll get right on that.
General Frank Sherwood.
I like the sound of that.
Now let's not get ahead
of ourselves, D.
You know, only about
30% of those eligible
are admitted to war college,
and then only a handful of
those ever make General, so...
But still,
it's amazing, isn't it?
I mean, a grunt like
me, former enlisted,
with a shot at making General?
Wow.
What do you say, sweet pea?
Would you like your
daddy to be a General?
Hi, sweetie.
It's your mama.
We need to give him a name.
I want to call him Drew.
It means "courageous."
Hey there, Drew.
It's your dad talking.
You hang in there, you hear me?
Yeah.
He's a fighter, all right.
I spoke with protocol
about the reception,
and we'll have those peonies
that Claudia Joy likes so much.
Thank you, Jackie.
I can't tell you how
much I appreciate you
filling in like this.
I'm happy to do it.
I know how helpless you men are
without your wives around.
Isn't that the truth?
Plus, with Kevin deployed,
I haven't been doing much
entertaining these days.
Well, in any case,
I am grateful.
It's an exciting occasion,
and if we can't enjoy
it with our spouses,
I'm glad to have the
pleasure of your company.
Thank you, kind sir.
I feel the same.
I'll see you tonight.
Okay.
Oh! Oh, my goodness.
I'm so sorry. I...
No problem.
Wasn't that General Holden
you were walkin' with?
Uh, yes, it was.
He's the man.
Thank you.
I should really watch
where I'm walking.
Hey, baby.
This came for you.
What is it?
The lab report.
You open it?
I was waiting for you.
No, it's gotta be wrong.
Oh, my God.
They must have mixed up the
samples or something. It...
It's your baby.
No, I'm gonna go
take the test again.
I'll go to a different lab.
You're the father, Hector!
I'm not the father. It's a scam!
What are we gonna do?
I'm not doing anything.
It's her fault.
She got herself in trouble.
She can figure it out.
That baby's your responsibility!
She came on to me!
Oh, like you had
nothin' to do with it?
It was her place, her condom.
It's not my fault
if it didn't work.
Doesn't matter how
it happened, Hector.
It happened! Now she's
gonna have your baby.
Look, I don't want
anything to do with it.
You have to talk
to her at least.
Look, why? All she
wants is money.
I know, but you...
No, forget it, all right?
I'm not giving her a nickel.
She tricked me, Gloria.
I'm not falling for it.
Where are you going?
I gotta work.
Hi, mom.
Feeling any better?
A little.
We picked these for you.
They're beautiful. Thank you.
Here. I'll take 'em.
Hey, Wyatt.
Can you believe you
were that small once?
Nope. How's Drew?
He's getting better.
Can we see him yet?
Not yet, honey.
He still needs a lot of rest,
so we're gonna hold off for now.
When are you coming home, mom?
Tomorrow, I hope.
And Drew, too?
Drew's gonna stay here for
a little bit longer, bud.
So you're just gonna
leave him here?
Afraid so.
For how long?
Until the doctors
say he's ready.
Oh.
Who wants to hold Wyatt?
- Me.
- I do.
Clean your hands.
Okay, TJ.
Oh.
Okay. Be gentle, remember?
Yes, ma'am.
You got him?
Mm-hmm.
Hey, buddy.
It's me again, your
big brother TJ.
General Casey... Are
you enjoying yourself?
- We are, yes.
- Good.
Wonderful evening, Michael.
Ah, thank you, Sheila. I am
so glad you could make it.
You know, Claudia Joy and I
have always considered
the two of you
as personal role models.
Oh, that's very kind.
It's the truth, sir.
Well, we're sorry she couldn't
be here with us tonight.
So is she, but as you know,
when the White House calls...
You answer.
Exactly.
Well, please tell
her hello for us.
I will. If you'll
excuse me for a second.
- Of course.
- Certainly.
Thank you.
If I may have everyone's
attention, please.
First of all, I am delighted
you could all be here
for the 100th anniversary
of Fort Marshall.
And I would like to acknowledge
some very special
guests that we have.
Former Chief of
Staff of the Army,
General George Casey
and his lovely wife Sheila.
And from Fort Bliss,
Lucille Pittard,
wife of Major General
Dana Pittard.
Thank you for honoring
us with your presence.
Now I would like to
propose a toast.
To the President of
the United States.
To the President.
To the United States Army.
To the Army.
To our fallen comrades.
To our comrades.
And to Fort Marshall.
Long may it serve our country.
To Fort Marshall.
And now please just
enjoy yourselves.
Can we talk?
- Sure.
- Okay.
Look...
I-I don't know what happened
between Kevin and Frank,
but I-I-I don't want
it to affect us.
I mean, I know
having friendships
in the chain of command can
sometimes be difficult,
and honestly, in the past...
When Kevin has had a problem
with a member of
his senior staff,
I've written off
the spouse, too.
But I won't let that
happen with us.
You mean too much to me.
Denise, I don't know how I
could've made it through
these last few
months without you.
I'm so glad you said something.
Ohh.
I have felt so bad.
Me, too.
Mm. God.
You know, I think Frank and
Kevin are so much alike.
Frank wants to be
where the action is,
and when he's left behind,
he just felt punished.
No, I understand.
I mean, I don't know
how Kevin would react
if he couldn't be at the front.
And I know that he admires
Frank tremendously,
and if he had a
problem with him,
he would talk about it.
He wouldn't go behind his back.
Mm.
Are we good?
Yeah.
Okay. Okay.
Let it be known and held true
that war has been declared
against the people
of the United States
by the puppet masters of
the federal government.
The time is upon us
to unleash a counterrevolution,
to make those responsible pay
for their lies and betrayals,
to exact retribution for
their imperial ambitions.
The blindfolds must be lifted.
Evil must be stopped.
Martyrs must arise to light
the torch of freedom.
This is my last entry.
Good-bye.
Hi.
Did you get the lab results?
Look, I'm not a bad person.
Really?
You sleep with my husband and
expect me to believe that?
I'm sorry.
Look, it was wrong, but I
didn't get pregnant on purpose.
You gotta believe me.
Look, I'm gonna raise
the child myself.
I don't want to break
up your marriage.
I just... I just need help
with my medical bills.
What about your parents?
I've been on my own
since I was 14.
Look...
I've been waitressing
to make money,
but I can't do that right now.
Where are you staying?
With a friend.
I'm not trying to
take advantage.
I'm just trying to get by.
How much do you need?
$200 for a glucose
test and a sonogram.
My sugar was kinda
high last time.
There's $70.
Come back tonight for the rest.
Look, my husband's responsible for this.
We can work it out.
The important thing is to
take care of that baby,
right?
Right. Thanks.
You need a ride somewhere?
No.
I've got the bus. Thanks.
It's not too far.
Hey, Drew.
How's my little guy today?
We're gonna get you out of
here as soon as we can.
I promise.
You just need to get
a little stronger
before we can bring you home.
Babe.
I can't just leave
him here like this.
He'll be with us soon.
Okay.
Mommy loves you.
What are you doing home?
Just getting some money.
What about you?
Don't you have the
anniversary ceremony?
It's voluntary.
A few of us were gonna
go to the beach instead.
Wanna come?
I got work.
What do you need the money for?
It's for Penny.
What?
- She needs it.
- For what?
For her baby! For your baby.
We gotta help her out.
- No, no, no. Give it to me. No.
- It's not your money.
- Yes, it is. Give it to me, Gloria.
- No!
Give me the money!
Give me the money, Gloria.
What are you gonna do, hit me?
I'm not gonna give that
whore any of my money.
Your money.
You were trapped.
Penny's a whore.
The test is wrong.
Nothing's ever
your fault, is it?
I can't do this anymore.
I am tired of cleaning
up after you, Hector.
I can't respect a man
who won't take
responsibility for himself.
Come on. What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Bye, Hector.
Wait. No, no, wait. Come on.
Let's talk about this.
Gloria, wait. Wait.
Come on. Gloria, stop.
I love you.
No, please don't go.
Gloria!
Gloria!
♪ Well, if you ask me
where I come from ♪
♪ well, here's what
I tell everyone ♪
♪ I was born by
God's dear grace ♪
♪ in an extraordinary place ♪
♪ where the stars
and the stripes ♪
♪ and the eagle fly ♪
♪ Yeah, there's a lady ♪
♪ that stands in a harbor ♪
♪ for what we believe ♪
♪ and there's a bell
that still echoes ♪
♪ the price that it cost ♪
♪ to be free ♪
♪ no, it ain't the
only place on earth ♪
♪ but it's the only
place that I prefer ♪
♪ to love my wife
and raise my kids ♪
♪ yeah, the same way
that my daddy did ♪
♪ where the stars
and the stripes ♪
♪ and the eagle fly ♪
Ah, it's perfect.
Thank you very much.
Ohh.
You've got a beautiful flag.
I'm hungry.
Yeah, me, too. Can we
get something to eat?
- I'm hungry.
- I saw a hot dog truck over there.
And popcorn.
Hot dogs and popcorn...
Sounds like a plan.
Finally. Finally. Finally.
Hey, Denise.
Hey, you got a whole team.
Yes, I do. Where's Finn?
Oh, he's here with his school.
Oh, that's nice.
All right, go feed
your troops, doctor.
Roger that.
Okay. Enjoy your day, everyone.
Yeah.
Also we've had a few
minor incidents.
A car broke down at
the Lake Avenue gate
and had to be pushed off,
a group of teenagers tried
to bring in some fireworks,
but other than that,
everything's been
pretty mellow so far.
Good. Keep me posted.
Yes, sir.
It's quiet in here.
Yeah.
Roland's gonna bring
the boys home
after the celebration.
Right.
Welcome home, Wyatt.
You hungry?
Um, not really.
You sure?
Your friends filled the
fridge with a ton of food.
We won't have to shop for weeks.
Maybe later.
Hey. What do you think
of your new digs?
It's better than
the hospital, huh?
♪ Take my hand ♪
♪ and I will pull you through ♪
♪ the light is gone,
but I am still here ♪
♪ with you ♪
♪ you are so far away ♪
♪ and thinkin' you should roam ♪
♪ my arms are ready for you ♪
♪ to come back home ♪
♪ and can you feel me ♪
♪ feel my reach? ♪
♪ Oh, honey, take it easy ♪
♪ honey, just be ♪
Let's go!
The ceremony is about to begin.
- My tummy hurts.
- Yeah, mine, too.
Hey, man. I told you not to
eat that fried candy bar.
Hey, it was good.
Nothing on a stick is good.
Do we really have to stay
for the speeches, dad?
That's kind of the
reason we're here, dude.
Your mom's up there onstage.
Yeah, but we're all tired.
Are you...
Please.
Okay, about face.
Back to the parking lot.
Oh, sorry.
David!
Coming.
- Good to see you.
- Nice to see you.
- Have a good day.
- Enjoy the day.
Showtime, sir.
It is.
Drill team...
Attention!
It is now my pleasure
to introduce a man
who has been a great
friend to Fort Marshall...
Undersecretary of the Army,
the honorable Dr.
Joseph Westphal.
Thank you, General Holden.
It is an honor to be
here today to celebrate
the 100th anniversary
of Fort Marshall.
You should all be
very, very proud
of the contribution
this post has made
to our Army's proud history of
protecting America's freedom
for 237 years.
But it is you,
the men and women in
uniform and your families,
who we really honor here today.
Today we celebrate the
anniversary of Fort Marshall
with great pride and joy.
But we must also remember
all of those soldiers
who made the ultimate sacrifice,
and all of those members
of our Army family
who are deployed abroad
and in harm's way,
and all of those veterans...
As we stand here
at Fort Marshall,
our army is considered
the best in the world
at what it does.
We have a combat-ssoned
total force
that, while stretched
by the demands
and the lingering effects of
more than a decade at war,
is still ably handling
the challenges
of the second decade
of the 21st century.
It's been my
privilege to observe
and to command our men
and women in action
in combat environments
around the world.
I couldn't be prouder
of their courage,
of their resilience,
and of their commitment
to the values and ideals
that make this country
and this army great.
Their willingness to sacrifice
to preserve a better
future for our country
and for others
is a great strength
of this nation.
They epitomize what is
best about America.
And I am proud to celebrate a
hundred years of that spirit
with you here at
Fort Marshall today.
Good luck, godspeed,
and army strong.
Thank you, General Casey.
I know that we've
all been inspired
by your remarks
as well as those of Dr.
westphal.
Ladies and gentlemen,
that concludes the formal
part of our program,
but there's still plenty
of celebrating to be done.
Please stay and enjoy
cake and refreshments.
In closing, however,
let's take a moment to remember
that 2 brigades of
the 32nd Airborne
are serving their
country in Afghanistan
at this very moment,
upholding the finest traditions
of the United States Army.
It is these brave men and women
that guarantee our liberty
and to whom we dedicate
our celebration today.
Thank you,
and God bless America.
How'd we do?
I thought it was fantastic.
Yeah, it really was.
Michael, look out!
Get down! Get down!
Shots fired! Shots fired!
Frank!
Ma'am, stand back.
Secure the perimeter!
Frank!
Frank!
General Holden!
Frank!
General Clarke didn't
hesitate for a second
to bring First Brigade
into Narubu, but now...
Now he's throwing
me under the bus.
He's not thrilled with
his Rear D assignment.
Just like Kevin, doesn't
want to be left behind.
Is he being left behind? What?
Call Dr. Lang. Tell her we're
on our way to the hospital.
My water just broke.
Who's Penny?
I don't know any Penny.
I know I've made
mistakes, but I love you
and I want to come back.
Who are you?
I'm Penny.
Is Hector here?
So you're Penny?
Yeah. Where's Hector?
Hey, baby. Who is it?
- What are you doing here?
- Guess.
- Ah, no. Get out.
- You're the father.
No. No way is that mine.
I used protection.
Well, it didn't work.
Don't believe her, Gloria.
She picked me up. She picks
up guys all the time.
That's not true.
You picked me up.
Telling me how his wife
didn't respect him,
how he's such a big man and all.
- You said that?
- I was drunk!
But that doesn't
make me the father.
I haven't been with anyone else.
Yeah, right.
I swear.
So why take so long
to get in touch?
I tried. I e-mailed, but
you never responded.
She e-mailed you?
What difference does it make?
It's all lies anyway.
I've been in Beaufort
with my grandma.
But she can't help me anymore.
I need money!
- Oh, forget it.
- You owe me!
I don't owe you a dime.
I ain't takin' no damn test.
Take the test, Hector.
It's the only way
to get rid of her.
That's right.
Unless you are the father.
All right. Fine. Okay.
I'll take the test.
Here's the clinic I use.
Okay.
You can go now.
- Here.
- Don't worry, baby. This...
I don't want to talk about it.
All right. And back again.
Really?
Come on. It's supposed
to speed up labor.
Well, it's not working.
Give it time, Roxy. You've
never had twins before.
And I never will again.
Hey, Roxy. How you feeling?
- Don't ask.
- She's still at 4 centimeters.
I'm gonna be carrying
these babies forever.
Come on, guys. Give me a break.
Guys?
It's just an expression.
We don't know the sex yet.
Have you picked names?
Uh, we agreed on girls names,
but we're still fighting
about a second boy name.
We're not fighting, you just
don't agree with me yet.
I talked to the boys' school.
Everything's taken care of.
Thanks.
I'm really tired.
I'll take you back to the room.
Thank you.
I'll keep you informed.
We'll be here.
Coffee, anyone? I'm game.
Oh, thanks. I'll pass. I
have some reading to do.
I'll see you in
the waiting room?
Okay.
Okay.
After you.
Where are we with gate security?
All visitors, drivers,
and passengers
will be required to show ID.
Random car searches
will be tripled.
We've added extra manpower
and traffic lanes
to avoid delays.
Good. The VIP list is
shaping up nicely.
It's gonna be a great
day for Fort Marshall.
Yes, sir.
If I may ask one more time,
will you please consider
restricting access
to Fort Marshall?
It's a 100th anniversary
celebration, Joan.
We want the public
to feel welcome.
Granted, sir, but...
Safety should be
our top priority,
but it's not our only priority.
I think we're striking
the proper balance
between prudence and openness.
Yes, sir.
Hey, everybody. Sorry I'm late.
Where's Roxy?
Resting.
She hasn't had the babies yet?
No.
Good. I thought I missed it.
Not yet.
Long labor.
Oh.
You okay?
Not really.
Let's go for a walk.
I hope there's nothing
wrong at home.
Yeah, me, too.
Everything okay with you?
Yeah. Why?
I don't know.
I thought I sensed
a certain chill
between you and Jackie.
Hmm.
Frank got his OER
from Kevin Clarke.
It wasn't what he hoped for.
Oh. I'm sorry.
Mm.
Frank thinks that Kevin
left his brigade behind
on the current deployment
because of what
happened in Africa.
Has Joan said anything to you?
Not to me.
I know she thinks Clarke's
an outstanding commander.
Mm.
He's tough but fair.
Yeah, I always thought so, too.
Things were going
so well between us,
and then this.
What if Hector's the father?
One step at a time.
But what if he is?
Then you'll find a
way to deal with it.
How?
I'm so embarrassed.
Please don't tell
anyone else, okay?
Of course not.
Thanks.
Son of a bitch!
You're doing great.
Now for this next one, I want
you to pick a focal point
and just remember
to breathe, okay?
I swear to God, if you tell
me to breathe one more time,
I'm gonna get off this b...
How we doin', Roxy?
She's in a little bit of pain.
Yeah? How bad?
Pretty bad.
Yeah? Well, that epidural
should be taking effect soon.
I'm gonna see if you're
any more dilated,
all right?
Please tell me I'm more
than 4 centimeters.
Uh, way past. I see two feet.
What?
Whoa. Whoa. Isn't that
supposed to be a head?
It's what we call a
footling breech.
Yeah, well, can you
turn it around?
Kelly, get Dr. Jaffin.
Prepare for delivery.
- Right away.
- Roxy, this baby's not gonna wait.
You need to get ready to push.
Okay.
I wonder what's going on.
Ohh!
You're doing great.
All right, Roxy,
one more big one.
Okay, babe. You can do this.
Come on.
Ohh!
Ohh!
And here we go.
And...
Congratulations. You have a son.
Shh.
It's a boy.
It's a...
Ohh.
Okay. Okay.
Hello, Wyatt.
Hi. Hi.
Hello.
Hi.
Oh, my God.
Ohh.
- Oh, my God.
- Text from Trevor.
It's a boy.
- Oh, my God!
- A boy?
What about the other one?
Uh, nothing yet.
Roxy, the second twin hasn't
descended into the birth canal.
- Why not?
- I don't know. Probably likes it up there.
What is that?
The heart rate's dropping.
- Call the OR tell them we're coming up.
- The OR?
This baby's in distress. I
can't take any chances.
Roxy, we're gonna have
to do a C-section.
- Wh...
- Call for transport.
- Suction.
- Yes, doctor.
Gloves.
Roxy, you're gonna feel
some pushing and pulling.
Okay.
The cord is tight.
I'm ready to go.
I feel two bands of the cord.
Let's widen the incision.
I see it. It's clear.
All right, I'll
pull the head up,
- you clamp the cord.
- Clamping.
And... cut the cord,
I'll untangle the other band.
And... suction.
Why don't I hear the baby?
Baby is floppy and blue.
What? What's wrong
with the baby?
Heart rate is low. 52.
Can someone tell me
what's going on?
Dr. Lang. You have another boy,
but the umbilical cord was
wrapped around his neck.
Oh, my God.
We're taking him to the
neonatal intensive care unit.
- But he's gonna be okay, right?
- His vitals are critical.
- We have to get his lungs working.
- Could he die?
We have a great team,
and they're doing
everything they can.
Meantime, I need to take
care of you, Roxy, okay?
We're gonna sew you up.
Can you work on that suture?
I'm gonna see what
I can find out.
I gotta go to the ladies room.
Again?
I can't help it.
When I worry, I pee.
I love that girl.
Yeah, she's a breath
of fresh air.
Look, this may not be
the best time to bring
this up, but...
What's going on?
I guess...
There's been some tension
between Kevin and Frank, and...
And that's causing problems
between you and Denise?
Is it that obvious?
Well, I guess Frank
wasn't too thrilled
about being assigned
Rear D, but, um...
Has Joan mentioned
anything to you about it?
Nope.
Sorry. I don't mean to pry.
It's okay. Denise asked
me the same thing.
Really?
You're both upset.
Yeah, and I... I don't
know what to do.
Talk to her.
What else do you expect
a shrink to say?
Find the right opportunity and
let her know how you feel.
You're right.
Ahh, much better.
No more coffee for you.
Hey, Roxy's in recovery, and
the baby's being worked on.
Is he breathing on his own yet?
That's all I know.
Okay.
Okay, be a good boy, Wyatt.
What's going on?
The baby's stable.
He's on a respirator.
We hope to remove it
in one or two days.
One or two days?
How does this happen?
A cord wrapping
around a baby's neck
is more common than
you might think.
Babies move in utero.
Could I have done
anything different?
No.
No, there's nothing
you could've done
to prevent this
or even to predict it.
But he's gonna be okay?
The next 24 hours
will be critical.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I've been thinking, you know,
this whole thing ain't
nothin' but a shakedown.
- What?
- With Penny.
I'm sure she's going around
to a the guys she slept with
and saying it's their baby.
Total scam.
You hear me?
Don't you even want to
know about Roxy's twins?
- Yeah. Yeah, sure.
- How'd it go?
Not good. She had boys,
but one of 'em wasn't breathing
when they got him out.
The cord got wrapped
around his neck.
Oh, my God. That's terrible.
They don't know if
he's gonna be okay.
Wow.
You go to the clinic?
- Yeah, yeah, I took the test.
- Good.
But I'm telling you...
There's no way that's my baby.
I'm gonna go lay
down for a while.
You'll see, Gloria. She's lying.
Hey, Roxy. Can I come in?
Sure. I thought
everyone went home.
Yeah, I thought I'd...
I'd stay a while longer.
I could use the company.
Trevor went to take
the boys to Roland's.
Yeah, I spoke with him.
How you doin'?
I know.
I haven't see my baby.
They took him away.
They wouldn't let me touch him.
I'm sorry.
How can one baby be perfect
and the second one...
Hey, what... what... What is Dr.
Lang telling you?
We won't know anything
for another 24 hours.
Do you remember when
I had to take Molly
to the emergency room
when she was sick?
She was just a few months old.
They wouldn't let
me see her either.
And I was so scared.
I-I didn't know if she
was gonna live or die...
And Frank was in Afghanistan.
What did you do?
Cried.
I prayed.
And I leaned on my friends.
And that was probably the thing
that got me through
more than anything,
was knowing, I wasn't alone.
You're not alone, either, Roxy.
We're all here for you.
Thank you.
Yeah.
General Casey and his
wife have just confirmed
and Undersecretary Westphal
- will attend the ceremony as well.
- Outstanding.
Be sure to alert protocol
for the cocktail reception.
Already done.
Have you heard any update
about the Leblanc baby?
Roland just talked to Denise.
The baby's still in the nicu.
It's too soon to know if
there's any brain damage.
Can't be any worse
feeling in the world,
not being able to
help your child.
Keep 'em in your prayers.
Will do.
One other item, sir.
I've added two additional
teams of bomb-sniffing dogs
to the on-post security detail.
Not taking any chances.
No, sir.
If I may,
it's a great honor to be a part
of this historic
anniversary with you.
Roger that.
We've come a long
way together, Joan.
Yes, sir, we have.
I don't know what to say, sir.
Well, as senior rater,
I gave you the evaluation
I think you deserve.
It's much appreciated, sir.
I... think this will
balance out the picture.
Honestly, I don't think the
picture needs balancing.
Frank, I know how
disappointed you were
not to be included in
the current deployment.
But I think you may
be overreacting.
It's my job to read all
of General Clarke's OERs,
and I can tell you, that's
as good as it gets.
Now I've heard the rumors
about how Clarke threw
you under the bus
for what happened in Africa.
Personally, I think
it's ridiculous.
I conducted that
15-6 investigation.
Clarke assumed complete
responsibility
for that operation.
There was no attempt to
deflect accountability.
Understood, sir.
Good. Now getting back
to the matter at hand.
With the current
reduction in forces,
the army has no room
for spare colonels.
No, sir. No, sir.
I'm aware of that.
Same old story... Up or out.
So I suggest you get
your file in order
to have the best shot
at Army War College.
Really? War College?
Yeah.
The army needs to keep good
leaders like you, Frank.
Well, thank you, sir.
I'll get right on that.
General Frank Sherwood.
I like the sound of that.
Now let's not get ahead
of ourselves, D.
You know, only about
30% of those eligible
are admitted to war college,
and then only a handful of
those ever make General, so...
But still,
it's amazing, isn't it?
I mean, a grunt like
me, former enlisted,
with a shot at making General?
Wow.
What do you say, sweet pea?
Would you like your
daddy to be a General?
Hi, sweetie.
It's your mama.
We need to give him a name.
I want to call him Drew.
It means "courageous."
Hey there, Drew.
It's your dad talking.
You hang in there, you hear me?
Yeah.
He's a fighter, all right.
I spoke with protocol
about the reception,
and we'll have those peonies
that Claudia Joy likes so much.
Thank you, Jackie.
I can't tell you how
much I appreciate you
filling in like this.
I'm happy to do it.
I know how helpless you men are
without your wives around.
Isn't that the truth?
Plus, with Kevin deployed,
I haven't been doing much
entertaining these days.
Well, in any case,
I am grateful.
It's an exciting occasion,
and if we can't enjoy
it with our spouses,
I'm glad to have the
pleasure of your company.
Thank you, kind sir.
I feel the same.
I'll see you tonight.
Okay.
Oh! Oh, my goodness.
I'm so sorry. I...
No problem.
Wasn't that General Holden
you were walkin' with?
Uh, yes, it was.
He's the man.
Thank you.
I should really watch
where I'm walking.
Hey, baby.
This came for you.
What is it?
The lab report.
You open it?
I was waiting for you.
No, it's gotta be wrong.
Oh, my God.
They must have mixed up the
samples or something. It...
It's your baby.
No, I'm gonna go
take the test again.
I'll go to a different lab.
You're the father, Hector!
I'm not the father. It's a scam!
What are we gonna do?
I'm not doing anything.
It's her fault.
She got herself in trouble.
She can figure it out.
That baby's your responsibility!
She came on to me!
Oh, like you had
nothin' to do with it?
It was her place, her condom.
It's not my fault
if it didn't work.
Doesn't matter how
it happened, Hector.
It happened! Now she's
gonna have your baby.
Look, I don't want
anything to do with it.
You have to talk
to her at least.
Look, why? All she
wants is money.
I know, but you...
No, forget it, all right?
I'm not giving her a nickel.
She tricked me, Gloria.
I'm not falling for it.
Where are you going?
I gotta work.
Hi, mom.
Feeling any better?
A little.
We picked these for you.
They're beautiful. Thank you.
Here. I'll take 'em.
Hey, Wyatt.
Can you believe you
were that small once?
Nope. How's Drew?
He's getting better.
Can we see him yet?
Not yet, honey.
He still needs a lot of rest,
so we're gonna hold off for now.
When are you coming home, mom?
Tomorrow, I hope.
And Drew, too?
Drew's gonna stay here for
a little bit longer, bud.
So you're just gonna
leave him here?
Afraid so.
For how long?
Until the doctors
say he's ready.
Oh.
Who wants to hold Wyatt?
- Me.
- I do.
Clean your hands.
Okay, TJ.
Oh.
Okay. Be gentle, remember?
Yes, ma'am.
You got him?
Mm-hmm.
Hey, buddy.
It's me again, your
big brother TJ.
General Casey... Are
you enjoying yourself?
- We are, yes.
- Good.
Wonderful evening, Michael.
Ah, thank you, Sheila. I am
so glad you could make it.
You know, Claudia Joy and I
have always considered
the two of you
as personal role models.
Oh, that's very kind.
It's the truth, sir.
Well, we're sorry she couldn't
be here with us tonight.
So is she, but as you know,
when the White House calls...
You answer.
Exactly.
Well, please tell
her hello for us.
I will. If you'll
excuse me for a second.
- Of course.
- Certainly.
Thank you.
If I may have everyone's
attention, please.
First of all, I am delighted
you could all be here
for the 100th anniversary
of Fort Marshall.
And I would like to acknowledge
some very special
guests that we have.
Former Chief of
Staff of the Army,
General George Casey
and his lovely wife Sheila.
And from Fort Bliss,
Lucille Pittard,
wife of Major General
Dana Pittard.
Thank you for honoring
us with your presence.
Now I would like to
propose a toast.
To the President of
the United States.
To the President.
To the United States Army.
To the Army.
To our fallen comrades.
To our comrades.
And to Fort Marshall.
Long may it serve our country.
To Fort Marshall.
And now please just
enjoy yourselves.
Can we talk?
- Sure.
- Okay.
Look...
I-I don't know what happened
between Kevin and Frank,
but I-I-I don't want
it to affect us.
I mean, I know
having friendships
in the chain of command can
sometimes be difficult,
and honestly, in the past...
When Kevin has had a problem
with a member of
his senior staff,
I've written off
the spouse, too.
But I won't let that
happen with us.
You mean too much to me.
Denise, I don't know how I
could've made it through
these last few
months without you.
I'm so glad you said something.
Ohh.
I have felt so bad.
Me, too.
Mm. God.
You know, I think Frank and
Kevin are so much alike.
Frank wants to be
where the action is,
and when he's left behind,
he just felt punished.
No, I understand.
I mean, I don't know
how Kevin would react
if he couldn't be at the front.
And I know that he admires
Frank tremendously,
and if he had a
problem with him,
he would talk about it.
He wouldn't go behind his back.
Mm.
Are we good?
Yeah.
Okay. Okay.
Let it be known and held true
that war has been declared
against the people
of the United States
by the puppet masters of
the federal government.
The time is upon us
to unleash a counterrevolution,
to make those responsible pay
for their lies and betrayals,
to exact retribution for
their imperial ambitions.
The blindfolds must be lifted.
Evil must be stopped.
Martyrs must arise to light
the torch of freedom.
This is my last entry.
Good-bye.
Hi.
Did you get the lab results?
Look, I'm not a bad person.
Really?
You sleep with my husband and
expect me to believe that?
I'm sorry.
Look, it was wrong, but I
didn't get pregnant on purpose.
You gotta believe me.
Look, I'm gonna raise
the child myself.
I don't want to break
up your marriage.
I just... I just need help
with my medical bills.
What about your parents?
I've been on my own
since I was 14.
Look...
I've been waitressing
to make money,
but I can't do that right now.
Where are you staying?
With a friend.
I'm not trying to
take advantage.
I'm just trying to get by.
How much do you need?
$200 for a glucose
test and a sonogram.
My sugar was kinda
high last time.
There's $70.
Come back tonight for the rest.
Look, my husband's responsible for this.
We can work it out.
The important thing is to
take care of that baby,
right?
Right. Thanks.
You need a ride somewhere?
No.
I've got the bus. Thanks.
It's not too far.
Hey, Drew.
How's my little guy today?
We're gonna get you out of
here as soon as we can.
I promise.
You just need to get
a little stronger
before we can bring you home.
Babe.
I can't just leave
him here like this.
He'll be with us soon.
Okay.
Mommy loves you.
What are you doing home?
Just getting some money.
What about you?
Don't you have the
anniversary ceremony?
It's voluntary.
A few of us were gonna
go to the beach instead.
Wanna come?
I got work.
What do you need the money for?
It's for Penny.
What?
- She needs it.
- For what?
For her baby! For your baby.
We gotta help her out.
- No, no, no. Give it to me. No.
- It's not your money.
- Yes, it is. Give it to me, Gloria.
- No!
Give me the money!
Give me the money, Gloria.
What are you gonna do, hit me?
I'm not gonna give that
whore any of my money.
Your money.
You were trapped.
Penny's a whore.
The test is wrong.
Nothing's ever
your fault, is it?
I can't do this anymore.
I am tired of cleaning
up after you, Hector.
I can't respect a man
who won't take
responsibility for himself.
Come on. What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Bye, Hector.
Wait. No, no, wait. Come on.
Let's talk about this.
Gloria, wait. Wait.
Come on. Gloria, stop.
I love you.
No, please don't go.
Gloria!
Gloria!
♪ Well, if you ask me
where I come from ♪
♪ well, here's what
I tell everyone ♪
♪ I was born by
God's dear grace ♪
♪ in an extraordinary place ♪
♪ where the stars
and the stripes ♪
♪ and the eagle fly ♪
♪ Yeah, there's a lady ♪
♪ that stands in a harbor ♪
♪ for what we believe ♪
♪ and there's a bell
that still echoes ♪
♪ the price that it cost ♪
♪ to be free ♪
♪ no, it ain't the
only place on earth ♪
♪ but it's the only
place that I prefer ♪
♪ to love my wife
and raise my kids ♪
♪ yeah, the same way
that my daddy did ♪
♪ where the stars
and the stripes ♪
♪ and the eagle fly ♪
Ah, it's perfect.
Thank you very much.
Ohh.
You've got a beautiful flag.
I'm hungry.
Yeah, me, too. Can we
get something to eat?
- I'm hungry.
- I saw a hot dog truck over there.
And popcorn.
Hot dogs and popcorn...
Sounds like a plan.
Finally. Finally. Finally.
Hey, Denise.
Hey, you got a whole team.
Yes, I do. Where's Finn?
Oh, he's here with his school.
Oh, that's nice.
All right, go feed
your troops, doctor.
Roger that.
Okay. Enjoy your day, everyone.
Yeah.
Also we've had a few
minor incidents.
A car broke down at
the Lake Avenue gate
and had to be pushed off,
a group of teenagers tried
to bring in some fireworks,
but other than that,
everything's been
pretty mellow so far.
Good. Keep me posted.
Yes, sir.
It's quiet in here.
Yeah.
Roland's gonna bring
the boys home
after the celebration.
Right.
Welcome home, Wyatt.
You hungry?
Um, not really.
You sure?
Your friends filled the
fridge with a ton of food.
We won't have to shop for weeks.
Maybe later.
Hey. What do you think
of your new digs?
It's better than
the hospital, huh?
♪ Take my hand ♪
♪ and I will pull you through ♪
♪ the light is gone,
but I am still here ♪
♪ with you ♪
♪ you are so far away ♪
♪ and thinkin' you should roam ♪
♪ my arms are ready for you ♪
♪ to come back home ♪
♪ and can you feel me ♪
♪ feel my reach? ♪
♪ Oh, honey, take it easy ♪
♪ honey, just be ♪
Let's go!
The ceremony is about to begin.
- My tummy hurts.
- Yeah, mine, too.
Hey, man. I told you not to
eat that fried candy bar.
Hey, it was good.
Nothing on a stick is good.
Do we really have to stay
for the speeches, dad?
That's kind of the
reason we're here, dude.
Your mom's up there onstage.
Yeah, but we're all tired.
Are you...
Please.
Okay, about face.
Back to the parking lot.
Oh, sorry.
David!
Coming.
- Good to see you.
- Nice to see you.
- Have a good day.
- Enjoy the day.
Showtime, sir.
It is.
Drill team...
Attention!
It is now my pleasure
to introduce a man
who has been a great
friend to Fort Marshall...
Undersecretary of the Army,
the honorable Dr.
Joseph Westphal.
Thank you, General Holden.
It is an honor to be
here today to celebrate
the 100th anniversary
of Fort Marshall.
You should all be
very, very proud
of the contribution
this post has made
to our Army's proud history of
protecting America's freedom
for 237 years.
But it is you,
the men and women in
uniform and your families,
who we really honor here today.
Today we celebrate the
anniversary of Fort Marshall
with great pride and joy.
But we must also remember
all of those soldiers
who made the ultimate sacrifice,
and all of those members
of our Army family
who are deployed abroad
and in harm's way,
and all of those veterans...
As we stand here
at Fort Marshall,
our army is considered
the best in the world
at what it does.
We have a combat-ssoned
total force
that, while stretched
by the demands
and the lingering effects of
more than a decade at war,
is still ably handling
the challenges
of the second decade
of the 21st century.
It's been my
privilege to observe
and to command our men
and women in action
in combat environments
around the world.
I couldn't be prouder
of their courage,
of their resilience,
and of their commitment
to the values and ideals
that make this country
and this army great.
Their willingness to sacrifice
to preserve a better
future for our country
and for others
is a great strength
of this nation.
They epitomize what is
best about America.
And I am proud to celebrate a
hundred years of that spirit
with you here at
Fort Marshall today.
Good luck, godspeed,
and army strong.
Thank you, General Casey.
I know that we've
all been inspired
by your remarks
as well as those of Dr.
westphal.
Ladies and gentlemen,
that concludes the formal
part of our program,
but there's still plenty
of celebrating to be done.
Please stay and enjoy
cake and refreshments.
In closing, however,
let's take a moment to remember
that 2 brigades of
the 32nd Airborne
are serving their
country in Afghanistan
at this very moment,
upholding the finest traditions
of the United States Army.
It is these brave men and women
that guarantee our liberty
and to whom we dedicate
our celebration today.
Thank you,
and God bless America.
How'd we do?
I thought it was fantastic.
Yeah, it really was.
Michael, look out!
Get down! Get down!
Shots fired! Shots fired!
Frank!
Ma'am, stand back.
Secure the perimeter!
Frank!
Frank!
General Holden!
Frank!