Army Wives (2007–2013): Season 7, Episode 5 - Disarmament - full transcript

Previously on Army Wives...

My divorce papers. My
marriage is officially over.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Is that the right thing to say?

I guess.

From your girl?

Not exactly. It's
my divorce papers.

Oh.

I didn't know you were married.

Yeah, well, not anymore,
according to this.

Why don't you move in with me?



What?

I mean, you need
a place to stay,

and... and I could use
help with the rent.

You could stay here until
you find somewhere else.

It does kind of make sense.

- I'm moving.
- What?

It's only temporary.

I've been asked to participate

in a clinical study
at Johns Hopkins.

- Congratulations.
- Thanks.

Um... what about the kids?

I'll be taking them with me.

But we'll all be home again

before Joan finishes
with her tour.



I think you should take
that job in Baltimore.

I want you to. But
don't take the kids.

I can do it, Roland. I
can take care of them.

I know you can.

Thank you.

What are we stopping
here for, Sergeant?

We're out in the open.

Sit tight.

You have two squads to
send down the east side.

This is Outlaw One-Six!

Troops in contact!

Request medevac and immediate
suppression! Over!

Yesterday during a patrol

along the
Afghan-Pakistan border,

second platoon, Bravo Company,

came into contact with
Taliban insurgents.

In the ensuing firefight,
Lieutenant Brown

and Sergeant First
Class Wisniewski

sustained wounds that
required them to be medevaced

to Landstuhl, Germany.

They are both in serious
but stable condition.

I visited with Gisela Wisniewski

before she left for
Germany this morning.

How's she doin'?

Oh, you know Gisela.
She's a trooper,

but she asked that we keep
her husband in our prayers.

Lieutenant Brown is single.

I spoke with his
parents in Wichita

and I let them know that
we're here to provide

whatever support they need.

Excuse me.

Yes, ma'am?

Was anybody else hurt?

Three other soldiers
sustained minor wounds

and returned to duty.

I don't have their names.

Um, what do you mean
by minor wounds?

Typically, cuts and abrasions.
Things like that.

Do you know what happened?

I'm afraid I'm not authorized
to release operational details.

Right.

I'm sorry, but, um,

when can we Skype with
our husbands again?

I don't know. Personal
contact is extremely limited

at the platoon's
current location.

I realize that it's
hard not to worry,

but your husbands can
take care of themselves.

Thank you, Sergeant Hall. We
all appreciate your time.

Yes, ma'am. It's
what I'm here for.

If you have any
further questions,

feel free to contact me
through Rear Detachment.

Right.

I can't get over how
fast it happened.

I thought the LT
was dead for sure.

Just shut up about it, okay?

He's gonna make it.

Sergeant Ski, too.

Ski. I can't believe he got hit.

I didn't think anything
could take him out.

It shouldn't have happened.

One second we're standing there,

the next second... boom.

It was a setup.

Come on, man.

We stopped out in the open, Truman.
Why?

I don't know. Why?

'Cause it was an ambush.

It was no ambush, Cruz.

Stop filling this boy's
head with crazy talk.

It's not crazy talk.

The Afghan sergeant
left us fully exposed.

Because he couldn't
read the damn map.

Yeah. That's right.

I was right there next to him.

The man got confused.
That's all.

And he paid for
it with his life.

And when that IED went off,

his body took most of the blast.

Which is the only reason
the LT and Sergeant Ski

are still with us.

And me, too, for that matter.

Yeah. Some setup.

But people do stupid things,

and they end up getting killed,

which is why we try not to
do stupid things, Cruz.

Yes, Corporal.

Put that weapon back
together and get some sleep.

Good night.

Oh, you don't have to do that.

Don't be silly.

Almost through.

Holly.

I'm fine.

Oh.

It's okay, honey.
We've all been there.

I'm sorry.

How do you all stay so calm?

Practice.

I just keep thinking...

Tim could've been killed.

- No, but he wasn't.
- That's right.

You can't let the what
ifs mess with your head.

How?

By keeping busy,
relying on each other,

and realizing that
you're not alone.

Okay?

Come on. Let's give Denise
some peace and quiet.

Mm.

I'll get a hang
of this, I swear.

Of course you will.

Night.

Good night.

Denise,

I just want to say, I'm
so glad you're here.

I don't know how we'd get
through without you.

Thank you.

Good night.

You can't. Can't.

You cannot... you can't do it.

Ready to go?

Almost.

Oh. Can Tanner and Deuce come
over after school today?

Oh, I'm afraid not. I can't
be home to watch you.

We don't need a babysitter.

It's a nonstarter, mister.
Give it up.

Okay. Well, can I go
over to Deuce's house?

I'll call his mother.

If she says okay, you can go.

Yes.

Get your backpack.

Isn't this wonderful?

What?

You and me... roommates.

I could just sing.

Oh, please don't. It's early.

You're not a morning person?

I'm a...

I'm not a "let's sing first
thing in the morning" person,

that's all.

Okay. Got it.

Pancakes?

Yeah. These look great.

My granny's recipe.

Of course.

Mmm. My God. These
are fantastic.

It's the buttermilk.

And... thanks.

Me, for what?

Well, for giving me someone to...
to cook for

and to talk to.

You know, someone you can
discuss your whole day with

and share whatever
crosses your mind.

This how you and Tim are
when you're together?

Oh, absolutely. Oh, we
talk about everything.

Great.

So what do you want
to talk about?

Right now?

Nothing, actually.

It usually takes me

a few cups of coffee
to get going.

That's okay.

I'm wide awake.

Oh, I've been thinking
about wallpaper in here.

What do you think, like,
a floral pattern maybe?

Uh, yeah, sure.

Or we could do plaid.
Ooh, I like plaid.

Not all plaid, but most plaid.

You know, the problem with plaid

is it could clash with
the window treatments.

Maybe we don't need
wallpaper after all.

All right, sweet pea.
Wave to daddy.

Hello, princess.

Yeah, wave.

Oh, yeah. Hi.

Aw. Hey.

What is that on your wrist?

Oh, that. That's just a
little somethin' somethin'.

Uh-huh. Our anniversary's
not till tomorrow, Frank.

I know, I know, I know, but
when your package arrived,

I just couldn't help myself.

Ah. That's not fair.

Well, I'm gonna be in
the field tomorrow,

so I thought, you know,
under the circumstances,

maybe I could violate protocol.

All right. In that
case, I'll let it go.

Do you like it?

Oh, are you kidding? I love it.
I love it.

But you're making me
look bad here, D.

You know, I only sent the
usual flowers and candy.

Yeah, I imagine your
shopping options

are pretty limited
out there, Frank.

You know, baby, how
long has it been

since we were together
for an anniversary?

Um, three years?

Or no, four.

Damn.

Well, let me be the first
to say it, baby...

Happy anniversary.

I love you.

I love you, too.

♪ Crazy ♪

♪ I'm crazy for feeling ♪

♪ so lonely ♪

Another beer?

No, thanks.

Uh, you want to pay me for that?

Sorry.

I've got a lot on my mind.

I'll get your change.

Keep it.

Yeah? You sure?

I'm sure.

So, um... what's on your mind?

It's my mom.

She hates surprises,
and I'm, uh,

about to lay a big one on her.

What, are you getting married?

- No.
- Divorced?

- No.
- Did you kill a man in Memphis?

No. Nothing like that.

So how bad can it be?

You don't know my mother.

Oh, guess I'm lucky.

Oh, it's not like that.
I... I love my mom.

It's just, uh...

she thinks she knows what's
best for her children.

Like all mothers.

I suppose.

Suppose? My mother
would still be

laying out my clothes for me
every morning if I let her.

How do you handle that?

Well, I, uh...

stopped telling her what I
was going to do years ago.

Now I just tell her
why I'm doing it.

- And that works?
- Not at all.

Thanks for the tip.

No charge.

Well, uh... Good luck.

Thanks.

♪ ...do ♪

♪ Oh, crazy ♪

♪ for thinking ♪

Patrick.

Hi, mom.

Oh, it's so good to see you.

Oh, mmh.

Mom, say something.

Why do you want
to rush into war?

I'm not rushing into anything.

I'm ready to serve.

The plan was you
graduate West Point,

then you go to Ranger school,

and then you join your unit.

I can go to Ranger school later.

Right now... I want
to get to my troops.

But why?

What's the hurry?

The war's winding down, mom.

I don't want to take
charge of a platoon

and be the only guy

who doesn't have a combat patch.

Well, we'll see

what your father has
to say about this.

He's on board.

So you've talked to him?

He said he's do the same
thing in my position.

I see.

So you flanked me.

Yeah.

Basically.

So it's a done deal?

I signed into the
32nd this morning.

It's what I want, mom.

It's what I've always wanted.

I know.

And I want you to
be happy for me.

Just give me a little time.

Hey, mom.

Hey, how was school?

Okay. Can I go over to Deuce's?

Homework first.

It... I'll... I'll do it later.

- Sorry.
- Mom.

First work, then play.

It's only a few math problems.

Then it should go by fast.
That was the deal, right?

You were gonna bring
up your math grade.

Well, yeah, but...

No buts. You're just
wasting your own time.

Okay.

How was school, Caroline?

Groovy.

We need to talk.

There was $100 in
extra texting charges

on the phone bill.

I told my dad to switch plans.

We gave you a limit, Caroline,

and you went over it.

I'm sorry. Okay?

My dad will take care of it.

I think you should pay for it.

Me? I don't have a job.

You can work it off
around the house.

I'll make you a list of chores.

Uh, no.

Don't "no" me.

That phone is a
privilege, not a right.

You need to earn it.

You are not taking
my phone away.

Then pay your bills.

The only reason I text so much

is because all my friends
are back in Georgia,

and my mom... my real mom.

You know what, Caroline?

You're a part of
this family now,

and I think it's about
time that you...

I don't have to listen to you.

It's not enough that I
have Kevin over there?

Now I have to send my son, too?

Soldiers want to be
where the action is.

Maybe... Maybe Kevin
can pull some strings

and have Patrick
stationed in the rear.

Patrick wouldn't want that
and Kevin wouldn't do it.

I know. I know.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

Whining like that in front
of you of all people.

Forgive me.

A mother trying to
protect her son?

I understand.

Thank you.

The country's forgotten
about Afghanistan.

But Patrick can't wait
to get over there.

I don't know what to do.

The truth is,

it's out of your hands, Jackie.

As someone who's been there,
I can tell you that...

all you can do is love your son

and be proud of the
man that he's become.

Hey. Sorry I'm late.

Where have you been?

Homework. Did you get 'em?

Right here.

Cool. Uh, how about balloons?

Got these instead.

Rubber gloves?

My mom keeps 'em
around 'cause of Gabe.

They work. You just tie
'em off at the end.

Cool. Come on. Let's do it.

Colonel Burton.

He did what?

David, go wait by the car.

Can I talk to you
ladies for a minute?

I'll be right there, Tanner.

Same for me, Deuce.

I thought you were
watching them.

Excuse me?

When I spoke with
you this morning,

you said you'd be home.

I was home.

So how did this happen?

It's a big backyard, ma'am.

I... but the boys like to
run around, and it's...

And get into trouble, obviously.

Which is why they need
to be supervised.

I can't keep my eyes
on them every minute.

They're not babies.

Look, when my son goes
to visit a friend,

I shouldn't be worried about
him shooting water balloons

in the street.

I'm not happy about
it, either, Colonel,

but it was an accident.

The boys were aiming for a tree
and just shot a little high.

Yes, and hit a passing MP car.

Wh-what are the odds, ma'am?

That's not the point.

They shouldn't have been
shooting water balloons

in the first place.

One of you people should've
been supervising.

You people?

So what does it take to get
some service around here?

So you survived
your conversation

with your mother.

Barely.

And now you want a
beer to celebrate.

No.

Something stronger?

Yeah. Your phone number.

Right.

I'm serious.

Sorry, I don't date customers,

especially soldiers.

How do you know I'm a soldier?

It's a joint base. I could
be a fighter pilot.

Not cocky enough.

Oh, you don't know me that well.

And that's how I
plan to keep it.

Come on. What do you
have against soldiers?

You don't know me that well.

Yeah, but I'd like to.

Look... I appreciate
the offer, I do.

But no way.

What's that?

My number.

In case you change your mind.

I won't.

At least tell me your name.

Come on. You owe me that much.

No, I don't.

- Gloria.
- Pat.

Good-bye, Pat.

Do me a favor, Gloria.

Change your mind.

What were you thinking?

It was a 3-man slingshot.
Tanner and deuce needed me.

Whose idea was this?

Those boys are a bad influence.

They're my best friends, mom.

No. Best friends don't
ask you to participate

in criminal mischief.

They didn't mean to...

This is the second
time that someone

could've been seriously hurt
because of what you did.

You won't be spending
any more time

with Tanner and Deuce.

That's not fair.

You need to think for yourself,
son, and pick better friends.

You can't do that! Dad
wouldn't do that.

Enough.

Now I will speak to your father,

but I'm sure he
will agree with me.

I wish he never took
that stupid job.

If your father were here,

he would be just as
disappointed in you

as I am.

What the hell is going on
with that kid, Maggie?

One day he's blowing
up MREs at school,

and the next he's shooting
water balloons at MPs?

They were aiming at a tree.
It was friendly fire.

It's not funny, Mags.

Okay, but it's not like they
were planning an assault

on the Provost Marshal's office.

No, no, but that's
where it ended up.

That goes on my record, Maggie.
That reflects badly on me.

I know. I know. And
Tanner knows, too.

Look, look...

we have been at this
post for a month.

He's got two strikes
against him.

We cannot afford another one.

Maggie, he has got to shape up.

He's a good kid, Eddie.

He's 12 year's old. That's all.

But while we're on the subject,

I'll tell you what
we can't afford...

An extra $100 on our phone bill.

What?

Caroline's texting.

I-I talked to her about that.

Yeah, well, it didn't take.

She thinks she can do
whatever she wants,

and you'll just
clean up after her.

- You're overreacting.
- No, I'm not.

And she doesn't think
she has to listen to me

because she can
always go to you.

Maggie, she's still adjusting.

We all are, Eddie, but that
does not give her the right

to talk to me the way she does.

Look, I have tried
to take it slow,

but I am at my limit.

If she does not pay for
that phone bill, then I...

Come in.

I hate to interrupt, but
in case anyone cares,

Tanner just left the house.

Tanner?

Tanner!

Hey.

Didn't you hear me?

Okay, what's going on?

He hates me.

Who?

Eddie.

No, he doesn't.

I heard him, mom.

I have two strikes against me.

He's just... frustrated.

And frankly, I am, too, Tanner.

I don't know what's
gotten into you lately...

Blowing up an MRE at school,

shooting water balloons
in the backyard.

I know what happened
was an accident,

but that does not excuse

what you were doing
in the first place.

I'm sorry, mom.

Okay.

Why can't it just be
the way it was...

just the two of us?

We don't need them.

Oh, come here, baby.

Oh... it's gonna get better.

I promise.

And don't worry.

It'll always be you and me, bud.

Always.

Okay, monkey, you all done?

Oh. You're hungry.

Good girl.

Okay.

Aww.

You have the sweetest
daddy, you know that?

Mm.

I'm glad you agree.

Mmm.

Mm.

Michael.

Hey, Denise. You got a minute?

Sure.

My schedule just got
switched around,

and I need a favor.

I'm hosting a delegation of
foreign military officers

and their wives tonight.

It was supposed to be next week.

Anyway, the bottom line is,

I need a hostess to
help me entertain.

Jackie Clarke was gonna do it,

but she's busy this evening.

I'm happy to fill in, Michael.

I realize it's
very short notice.

It's not a problem.

You're a lifesaver.

I'll have Protocol
send the details.

I'll see you tonight.

Thank you.

_

You like the smell of
air-dried laundry, too?

Not really. Our dryer's broken.

Oh.

Yep. When it rains,
it pours, right?

Mm.

So did you hear
about David Burton?

You mean how he's not allowed
to play with our boys anymore?

Yeah, Deuce told me.

Colonel Burton thinks
we are raising

a pair of juvenile delinquents.

Don't let that woman get to you.

It's not me I'm worried about.
It's Eddie.

A bad word from Colonel Burton

could hurt his
shot at promotion.

Because of something
our kids did?

I've seen careers
torpedoed for a lot less.

It's all my fault.

What are you talking about?

Nothing has worked out
the way I thought.

Girl, cut yourself some slack.

You've been juggling a lot.

I left the army
because you can't be

a wife, a mother, and a soldier

without something taking a hit,

usually the family.

So I chose to leave the army.

But my family is
still falling apart.

Yeah?

Ma'am, there's a Mrs.
Montclair here to see you.

She doesn't have an appointment,

and I told her you were busy,
but she's pretty insistent.

All right. Send her in.

Right this way, ma'am.

Mrs. Montclair.

Sorry to drop by unannounced,

but I was hoping I
could talk to you.

I only have a few minutes.

That's all I need.

Please.

Thank you.

First, may I say
what a big fan I was

of your Colonel Joan web site?

Well... thank you.

I told anyone who would listen

that you were the best
garrison commander

in the US army...

Friendly, open, understanding.

And if they ever had a problem,

all they had to do was
call Colonel Joan.

Well, that was the idea.

And it worked like gangbusters.

So I was wondering, where
did that woman go?

Excuse me?

The Colonel Joan I knew

understood the pressures
military families are under.

She would never make
a mother feel small

'cause her boy got
into a little trouble.

A little trouble?

I don't make light of
what our sons did.

They deserve to be punished,
and they are being punished.

But they're boys.

They're not gonna act
right all the time.

Which is where adult supervision

comes into play.

Supervision, not
micromanagement.

No parent is gonna watch
their 12 year old

every minute of the day.

It's not just impossible,
it's unhealthy.

And Colonel Joan
would know that.

And she'd know all kids
get into mischief...

Corporals' kids and
colonels' kids.

Rank has nothing to do with it.

I appreciate your input.

Okay, then.

That's all I got.

No, it ain't.

Sister to sister, we
both know what it's like

to be told we're not good enough

to be around somebody.

I just never thought you'd
pull that same number

on an army family.

Now I'm done.

Well, good afternoon, gentlemen.

I know you ran into some
bad luck the other day.

I'm going over the reports,

and you responded well
in a tough situation.

Your leaders went down, you
all stepped up. Oo-ahh.

Oo-ahh.

We're counting on that level
of performance to continue.

Now let me emphasize
that your presence here

at Firebase Reno is critical,

not just to the security
of this valley,

but to the overall
success of our mission,

which is now to train
our Afghan allies

so that they can carry
the fight forward

when our drawdown is complete.

Well, I wish I
could stay longer.

But instead of my hot air, I
brought you some hot chow

to express my appreciation for
the fine job you're doing.

Enjoy it.

You've earned it.

Carry on.

Oo-ahh.

Cheer up, Cruz.

You finally got something
to smile about.

Big order.

My son's in town.

Oh, nice.

You okay?

Yeah.

Gloria.

It's nothing.

You're still sad about
getting your divorce papers.

You know, there's
no shame in it.

Naturally, there's gonna
be some sadness...

Actually, I just met a guy.

Oh.

Yeah, a real nice guy.

At least he seems really nice.

And?

He asked me out.

And?

I said no.

Why?

'Cause it's like
you said, Jackie.

I just got divorced.

I'm not ready to
start dating again.

Why not?

'Cause I need to
take things slow.

With me, it's always been,

like, zero to 60 in 3 seconds.

You deserve to have a good time.

It doesn't have to be
anything more than that.

Just have some fun.

Yeah?

You really think I
should go out with him?

It's your call,

but don't punish yourself
for getting divorced.

You made a mistake and
you learned from it.

Think of it as...
starting a new chapter.

One step at a time.

Right.

Thanks, Jackie.

I want the details.

Bye.

Bye.

All right, you heroes,

line up and rotate
through by squad.

This chow ain't gonna
stay hot forever.

It smells great, doesn't it?

Yeah, it does.

Incoming!

Incoming! Get down!

No.

Truman!

All clear!

Cease fire, Cruz!

Cease fire!

Damn it! I told you to stop!

I'm sick and tired of
taking it all the time!

I want to do something!

Well, all you're doing
is wasting ammo

and putting everybody on edge.

I gave you a direct order, Cruz.

Sorry, Corporal.

Now you want to do something?

Go clean up that mess.

And take Truman with you.

Damn fool almost
got himself killed

over a plate of hot chow.

Right away, Corporal.

It was just chili mac anyway.

You okay?

Uh... this place is real fancy.

It's supposed to be

the best new restaurant in town.

Well, I'm... I'm not sure
I'm dressed up enough.

Look, we don't have to eat here.

You wouldn't mind? I mean,
I just don't feel...

Forget it. Let's
go someplace else.

Where do you want to go?

Nothing this fancy.

Your call.

Mm. You probably
wouldn't be up for it.

I'm up for anything.

Yeah?

Oh. Oh, this is awesome.

What do you call it again?

Longanisa.

Sweet pork and garlic sausage.

There's some mango
jam in there, too.

How do you know so much
about Filipino food?

I thought you were Puerto Rican.

My parents are Puerto Rican.

I'm from the Bronx.

Sorry.

You should be.

Okay.

What does that have to
do with Filipino food?

You can get anything
in the Bronx.

On my block alone,

there was Filipino,
Ethiopian, Jamaican.

You haven't lived until
you've had good jerk chicken

with fried platanos.

- Mmm.
- Okay.

That'll be our next date.

Yeah?

What makes you think there's
gonna be a next date?

Oh, I haven't passed
the test yet?

Look, I'm eating things
I can't even pronounce.

No, really.

What else do I have to do?

Hmm.

Okay.

Not bad.

Don't lie. I'm terrible.

You just gotta loosen up.

Come on. Move those hips.

Turn.

Like this?

Yeah, but to the
beat, white boy.

Like this?

Yeah. Something like that.

Right on time.

- Ah.
- And you look great.

Thank you.

A-anything I can do
before the guests arrive?

Actually, there is.

What's going on?

I'm gonna let your date explain.

My date?

He's waiting for you.

Hey, D.

Frank.

Oh, my God. What...
How did you...

I have some connections with
the brass back home, you know.

Oh, this is amazing.

Well, I wasn't about to let
another anniversary go by

without being with you,
one way or another.

Ohh.

Here's to us, D.

Happy anniversary.

Happy anniversary.

Ohh.

I had a really great
time tonight.

Me, too.

Thanks for understanding
about the restaurant.

Oh, are you kidding?

I'm off restaurants.

From now on, it's
strictly food trucks

and salsa dancing for me.

I'm serious.

I think this is the most fun
I've ever had on a date.

And I don't want
to ruin it by, uh,

talking about going out
again or anything,

but I'd really like to see you.

And I don't know if you
have a rule about...

kissing on the first date
or anything, but I...

I guess that's a "no."

Oh, my goodness.

Holly, what are you doing up?

I-I was hungry.

Uh, holly, this is Pat.
Pat, Holly.

Hi.

Hi.

Okay, then.

Where were we?

Hurry up, Truman. Guard
duty in five mikes.

Almost done.

I can't believe you're
writing another letter.

Holly and I promised

we'd write each other every day.

What can you find to write about

every single day?

All kinds of things, man.
Haven't you ever been in love?

Hurry it up, huh?

Done.

Morning.

Morning.

I didn't want to wake you.

Mm.

Really?

Hello.

Yes, sir.

Roger that, sir. I'll be there.

I have to report in.

I-I'll call you?

Yeah. Sure.

Mm.

Bye.

Morning.

M-morning.

Bye.

Bye.

Good morning.

I guess so.

So he's your boyfriend now?

What?

No. No, no.

We just met. I want
to take it slow.

That was slow?

So how did you leave things

with Caroline and
the phone bill?

Eddie talked to her.

He's gonna pay for it this time,

but if it happens again...

Mm-hmm. Daddy's girl wins again.

She has got him wrapped
around her little finger.

It's a 2-front war, Latasha.

First I've gotta
neutralize Eddie,

then I can turn my
guns on Caroline.

I get it.

So... what do you
think of my muffins?

Um...

did you use salted
butter or unsalted?

Does it matter?

A little, yeah.

Oh, God. What does she want?

Morning, Colonel.

Good morning.

I'm glad to find you both here.

Coffee, ma'am?

Oh, no, thank you.

I'm here to, uh...

look, I, um...

overreacted at the Provost
Marshal's office,

and I wanted to apologize.

I was upset with my son

and I took it out on you.

It was wrong of me,
and I'm really sorry.

- Apology accepted.
- Thank you.

And, ma'am, we'll try to keep
a closer eye on the boys.

Well, if it's possible.

As I was recently reminded,

you can't hover over
your kids all day long.

You know, our boys are really
enjoying being together,

and I don't want to get in
the way of that friendship.

That's terrific, ma'am.

Tanner will be thrilled
to play with David again

once he's through
being grounded.

Same goes for Deuce.

You sure we can't
persuade you to join us?

Maggie's made some very...
unusual muffins.

Oh, I-I can't. I've...
I've gotta go.

All right. Some other time then.

Thanks for dropping by.

So nice to see
Colonel Joan again.

Hey. Sorry I'm late.

But the market was
out of peaches,

so I had to try
three other places

before I could find good ones.

No biggie. Lunch
isn't for a while.

I'll get these in the fridge.

Holly, listen...

You... you can put
the pies down.

Last night, that was
unusual for me.

I don't want you thinking

I'll be bringing guys
home all the time.

I'm not like that.

Oh, I know you're not.

Okay. Good.

You must really like him, huh?

Yeah.

So what's his name?

His last name, I mean.

I don't know.

I don't even know where he lives

or what his rank is.

Here I tell myself
to take it slow,

then I jump a total
stranger on our first date.

It's okay.

No, it's not.

You like him, and he likes you.

I could tell.

Yeah, it's not that simple.

Why not?

It just never is, that's all.

If it's meant to be,
it'll be, right?

Right.

Well, good morning, Patrick.

So nice to see you.

Sorry. I was out with a friend.

All night?

Mom.

You know, a phone call
would've been nice.

Did you get my text?
I was worried.

You're right.

So who's your friend?

We need to talk about
something else.

What is it? What's wrong?

You know how the 32nd

lost a lieutenant in
Afghanistan the other day?

Yes.

They need a replacement.

How soon?

I deploy tomorrow.

Oh, Patrick.