Army Wives (2007–2013): Season 7, Episode 7 - Brace for Impact - full transcript
Patrick takes command in Afghanistan of an outpost, where experienced sergeant Eddie works him in. Serving under them are Tim, who seeks solace in tending chickens, and grumpy Hector, who still isn't over loosing Gloria. The ladies club plans a garden as memorial for Claudia Joy, but finds raising money in time too hard. General Holden is deeply disappointed when Joan's inability to juggle duty and 'single' motherhood nearly endangers the president.
Previously on Army Wives...
Will you come watch me play?
As often as I can. I promise.
I'm deploying.
When?
Tomorrow.
I'm not staying here with
her, that's for sure.
What are you talking about?
I'm going to live
with mom in Georgia.
Your mother isn't coming, honey.
She was arrested for DUI.
She's in jail,
and they're not going to allow
you to stay with her now.
You came.
I don't know why.
I'm just glad you did.
Gloria?
Jackie?
Well, you two know each other?
Yeah, but how do you
guys know each other?
Well, she's my mother. What?
Wait a minute. But... but when...
how did...
Lieutenant Clarke.
- I have to go.
- Oh, my God.
- Patrick.
- Small world, huh?
Let's load up.
Jackie...
Why don't we just talk
about this tomorrow?
Good idea.
I don't get it. Why is
it such a big deal?
Gloria?
What is the big deal
about Pat being
Jackie Clarke's son?
I really don't want
to talk about it.
Yes, you do.
You like him. He likes you.
Isn't that all that matters?
Would you let it go?
Not until you tell
me what's going on.
Holly... Come on. We're roomies.
We don't have any secrets.
I suppose if I don't
say something now,
you're gonna bug
me all day, right?
Probably.
Definitely.
Look... Pat and me, we're not
in the same league, okay?
He's the son of a general
and went to West Point.
I was married to a
private and run a bar.
So?
I just don't get why you're
giving up so easily.
Because it's completely
crazy, that's why.
I slept with him
on our first date.
I made a complete
fool of myself.
No, you didn't.
Mm. Yes, I did.
I got it.
Mrs. Clarke.
Oh, my God.
Morning, Holly.
Hi.
Hey, Jackie. Come on in.
It's lovely out.
I thought maybe we
could go for a walk.
Yeah, sure.
So... Listen, Jackie.
I-I didn't know he was your son.
I-I'm sorry. I swear.
You don't have to apologize.
Ugh. I feel like I do.
Why?
Because he's your son.
It's so embarrassing.
He told me his name was Pat.
I never put two
and two together.
I didn't want to
go out with him...
a-at first, I mean.
And I wasn't going to
till you changed my mind.
Me?
You came into the
bar and told me
I deserved to have a
good time, remember?
Right.
And apparently, you did.
You know, have a
good time, I mean.
Y-y-yeah, but... listen,
you got nothing to worry about.
I'm gonna end it.
Why?
Ah... don't get me wrong.
Pat's a great guy
and everything.
But your friendship's
more important to me,
and I think this would screw
things up, don't you?
It was just one date.
Now it's over.
If you think that's
for the best.
I do.
Can I have waffles this morning?
Feeling better?
A lot better.
Ah! Then waffles it is,
though they'll have to
be the frozen kind.
That's okay.
And can I play in my game today?
Oh, I don't know, David.
With your new meds...
I slept great last night.
I didn't get up once.
Yes, but you're still adjusting.
Mom, please.
My team needs me.
I will send a note
to the school.
If the coach sees a problem,
you're on the bench.
Understood?
Yes, ma'am.
Here, eat your fruit.
I'll get your waffles.
Will you, uh, come
watch me play?
Oh, I don't think so, honey.
Lot of planes coming in today,
and your mom's gotta be
there to help supervise.
It's a big part of my job now.
I get it.
I'll tell you what.
I'll try my best. Okay?
Okay.
May I be excused?
Sure.
What's with her?
She just misses her father.
That's all.
She's not gonna live with
her mother, though, right,
'cause her mom's a drunk?
Who told you that?
I'm not stupid, mom.
That is not something
to joke about, okay?
It's a sickness, Tanner,
a vicious, awful sickness.
And I don't want you teasing
Caroline about it, ever.
Okay.
You need to just...
take it easy on her right now.
Why? She... she's so
mean all the time.
Why do I have to be nice to her?
Because we're family,
and when you're family, you
look out for each other.
Okay?
Okay.
Gloria and Patrick?
What a coincidence, huh?
Of all the gin joints
in all the towns...
Right. So she and Patrick...
They did.
Wow.
Yeah, but Gloria's
calling it off
so that's the end of that.
Calling it off, why?
It was awkward for her.
Well, okay, I get that.
But I mean, if they
like each other...
Well, they only went
on one date, Denise.
- I mean, how much
could they like
each other?
- Apparently enough to...
Oh, could we not
go there, please?
She made the right choice.
Look, don't get me wrong.
I love that girl, but...
Gloria and Patrick?
Why not?
Well, they have
nothing in common.
Well, they have you.
But in very different contexts.
I don't know, Jackie.
Sometimes opposites attract.
Come on. Can you really see
Gloria as an officer's wife?
Well, I wasn't looking
that far down the road,
but now that you bring it up, I...
don't forget,
I started out on
the enlisted side.
- Not the same.
- Why not?
You went to college.
Roxy didn't. She turned
out pretty well.
I don't know why we're
arguing about this.
We're not arguing.
I mean, the point is,
Gloria made a decision,
and I respect it.
Of course.
Come on, ref! The
kid wasn't set!
Have a seat and zip it.
This ain't the NBA.
Sorry.
So how are things with
you and Caroline?
Strange.
I don't know. It's like
she's a different person...
Quiet, polite.
Polite? Caroline?
Exactly. I think
she's depressed.
I really feel for her.
Mm.
Well, look who's here. Joan.
Over here.
Afternoon, ladies.
This is a pleasant surprise.
I managed to juggle
a few things.
How are we doing?
Not bad.
The other team's undefeated,
but we're hanging tough.
Good.
Come on, Colonel.
You made it here.
Don't miss out on the game.
You're right.
Yes!
Roger that.
What's the holdup? Why
aren't we off-loading?
Sorry, ma'am. I haven't been
able to reach the army POC.
You're kidding me. Who is it?
Colonel Burton.
I don't believe it!
It's fantastic!
Joan, you're our
good luck charm.
What's wrong?
Can you take David
home with you?
Of course.
I have to get to the airfield.
Sorry I'm late.
If you can just
sign these, ma'am,
we can begin the off-load.
Colonel Burton?
I'm Colonel Kat Young,
Airlift Wing Commander.
Good to meet you, Colonel.
What was the delay?
I'm sorry. I had a conflict.
A conflict? We've been
sitting idle for an hour.
Maybe you don't appreciate
how a delay like that
cascades through the system.
I'm aware, Colonel, and I'm...
What's General
Holden doing here?
You were unreachable. I
called my chain of command.
You really think
that was necessary?
My record reflects I
have never been late.
As far as I'm concerned,
Colonel, your record's 0-1.
Colonel Young.
Yes, sir. Sorry to meet
under these circumstances.
Why was I called
out of my office?
I see Colonel Burton's here.
What's the problem?
No, problem, sir.
Transfer is proceeding.
Yes, an hour late. Colonel
Burton just arrived.
Is that true?
Yes, sir.
General, this aircraft's
next stop was Andrews
for presidential support.
Because of the hold-up, we had
to launch another aircraft
to take its place.
I see.
Which means another
crew had to be alerted
to replace the Bravo
that was launched,
affecting my crew's schedule.
I understand the
protocol, Colonel,
and I will investigate
to make sure
this doesn't happen again.
I appreciate that, sir,
but with respect, this
delay code's on the army.
No need to worry, Colonel.
I'll make the necessary calls.
Thank you, sir.
While you're here,
I was hoping we might discuss
an operational issue.
Call my office. We'll
set something up.
I'll do that, sir.
In my office when
you're through.
Yes, sir.
_
Lieutenant Clarke.
At ease.
Welcome to MacArthur, gentlemen.
- Sir.
- Thank you, sir.
How was your flight?
No complaints, sir.
Sergeant, keep an eye
on this butter bar.
You don't, his dad's
gonna come down on me,
and then I'll be
coming down on you.
- Roger that, sir.
- All right, then.
So I'll see you tomorrow.
I'm flying out with you.
I got a briefing with
the Company Commander
and then I thought maybe
we could take the hike
up to Firebase Reno together.
Look forward to it, sir.
Well, all right, then. Carry on.
Nice having friends
in high places.
Oh, Colonel Sherwood?
I've known him since I was 12.
His son and I were best
friends at Fort Stewart.
Right.
I gotta find the morale tent.
Gotta write an e-mail.
Roger that, sir. I
should do the same.
It's this way if I
remember correctly.
Holly, can you get me
a roll of quarters?
Coming up.
Thanks.
_
You got an e-mail from Pat.
Where are those quarters?
Didn't you hear me?
Yeah, I heard you.
Well, aren't you gonna read it?
I told you, I'm done with him.
I know, but he probably w...
Holly, this isn't
high school, okay?
And in the future,
I'd appreciate it
if you didn't read my e-mails.
I didn't read it. I just
saw who it was from.
_
Come on. One more.
One more.
Awesome.
Take a break, dude.
Okay.
Kinda cool, isn't it,
having the Division Commander's
son as our new LT?
What's so cool about it?
I don't know. Maybe now
we'll get internet.
Yeah, dream on, Truman.
Well, why not? Guy's
got some pull, right?
Yeah, I bet he's a
real candy-ass.
Got every break in the book.
It's not the new LT you
need to worry about.
It's the Platoon Sergeant.
I hear he's a former ranger.
And those guys...
they eat nails for breakfast.
What's that mean?
It means I'd brace for
impact if I were you.
Toss those bags over.
So the dude was all, like,
"I'm going to the hoop,"
but then bam! Rejected, son.
Yeah, but who got the rebound?
Hey, who put it in
at the other end?
Pull up. Pop.
Nothin' but net.
The only thing
better than winning
is talking about it after.
Mm-hmm. Bragging rights.
- Hi, Caroline.
- Hey, Nyah.
Hi, Mrs. Montclair.
How you doing, Caroline?
Good.
Yeah? How was the teen center?
Fine.
Oh, I picked up some of
that yogurt you like.
Okay. Thanks.
Yeah, I see what you you mean.
That girl's definitely
got the blues.
Yeah. So what do I do?
Well, I know what I do
when I feel like that.
Give myself a "me" day.
You know, treat myself
to a little shopping,
hit the nail salon,
the beauty bar.
Nothing fancy. It
usually does the trick.
Yeah, I can see that
working for you,
but Caroline?
I think if I suggest
we go shopping,
she'd bite my head off.
That or laugh in my face.
Well, you can't
know until you try.
You're the adult, Maggie.
Don't forget that.
You had to remind me?
"Gloria, made it
here in one piece.
I hope you know
how much it meant
that you came to see me off.
I know we can make this work.
Pretty weird about
my mother, huh?
You'll have to tell me how
you two know each other.
Got to run. More later.
Thinking of you. Pat."
_
_
_
Come in, Colonel.
What happened out there today?
No excuse, sir.
I know that. I'm asking
for an explanation.
The plane wasn't expected
for another hour, sir.
- You're blaming the plane?
- No, sir.
Then what?
David had a basketball game,
and I thought I had
time to watch.
Which is why we carry
cell phones, Joan.
Yes, sir. The phone
was in my pocket.
I didn't hear the
30-minute-out call.
Your lapse could've resulted
in a lack of support
for the President.
Yes, sir.
Furthermore, it put me at odds
with the new Wing Commander
at a time when we are trying
to build good relations
with our Air Force partners.
Understood, sir.
You let me down, Joan.
You let the army down.
Yes, sir.
Dismissed.
Hello.
Hey, mom. It's me.
Patrick. I didn't think I'd
hear from you so soon.
How was the flight?
Long.
Listen, mom, what'd
you say to Gloria?
What?
When I left,
everything was great.
Now she doesn't want
to hear from me.
Oh.
Y-yes, I'm... I'm
sorry, Patrick.
So you did talk?
Yes. She told me that
she was ending things.
Why?
She didn't tell you?
No.
What did you say to her?
Nothing, I swear.
How do you know her anyway?
Uh, through the FRG.
She was, uh, married to
a-a soldier, you know?
Um, a private.
Yeah, she told me. I
don't care about that.
All I care about is what
happened since I left.
It was Gloria's decision.
And frankly, I don't know why
it should be so upsetting.
You just met.
It's my life, mom.
Look, Gloria may not
be a debutante,
but I like her, okay?
Sir. Bird's ready to go.
Be right there, Sergeant.
Mom, I gotta go.
Do me a favor, will you?
Tell Gloria I need
to talk to her.
I'm gonna be stuck in the middle
of nowhere for a long time,
and I want a straight answer.
Okay. Uh... Thanks.
Oh... love you.
Love you, too.
Stay safe.
Don't worry about me.
Hey.
Can I come in?
I don't wanna...
interrupt your homework,
but I was thinking,
and you only have a half
day tomorrow, right?
Yeah.
So what do you say I...
pick you up at noon,
we could go shopping?
Replace those black flats
that got lost in the move.
Really?
Yeah. Why not?
Okay.
Great. It's a deal.
Lights out.
It was so awesome you were
at my game today, mom.
I'm glad I was there, too.
You did great.
You're coming to the
next one, too, right?
We'll see.
Sleep tight.
Mm. Love you.
Love you, too.
- Hey, Denise.
- Hi.
What can I get you?
Actually, I was
looking for Gloria.
Oh, uh, she had to meet
with the accountant.
Um, is there something
I can help you with?
No. Just wanted to see how she's doing.
That's all.
Oh, so you heard... about Pat?
Jackie told me.
It's too bad, huh?
I don't know. Is it?
Well, I-I think so.
Gloria says she's
not upset about it,
but she is.
And what about you?
Me? Oh, I'm okay.
You're a terrible liar, Holly.
I know.
My mom says I'm an open book.
What's going on?
Well, Gloria's kind of mad at me
'cause I've been
pestering her about Pat.
But only because I really
want it to work out.
Mm. I see.
I just... I don't
get it, Denise.
If she really likes him,
why can't she just say so?
Mm. Maybe it's not
that easy for her.
You didn't see the way
they look at each other.
Sometimes you have to let people
make their own decisions, Holly,
especially people
you care about.
Okay.
I hear it's about a
45-minute hike up to Reno.
"Up" being the
operative word, sir.
We're at altitude. Takes
some getting used to.
Stepping off at 1100
hours, gentlemen, yeah?
- Roger that, sir.
- Yes, sir.
Oo-ahh.
Question, Sergeant.
Fire away, sir.
Is it normal for a
Brigade Commander
to escort a Second Lieutenant
to his first assignment?
No, sir. I'd... I'd
say that's unusual.
How unusual?
Highly, sir.
Excuse me, Colonel Sherwood.
Yes, Lieutenant.
Sir, I greatly appreciate
your willingness
to accompany me
to Firebase Reno.
But?
With full respect, sir.
Unless it's a
military necessity,
I think I'd rather
make the trip alone.
As the son of the
Division Commander, sir,
I'd like the opportunity to
stand in front of my men
on my own for the first time.
I see.
And you think having the
Brigade Commander with you
would get in the way.
Is that right?
Yes, sir. It is.
Well, now I have a
problem, Lieutenant.
'Cause I promised your father
I'd look after you
once you got here.
I think I've done that now.
So if I got a message
compelling me to return
to MacArthur immediately,
I think General Clarke would
understand, don't you?
Yes, sir. I think he would, sir.
Good luck, son.
Thank you, sir.
Move out, Sergeant.
What about Colonel
Sherwood, sir?
He's not coming.
Roger that, sir.
Oo-ahh.
Yeah?
Colonel Young is here, sir.
Show her in.
Good morning, Colonel.
Sir.
Why don't we sit over here?
How are you settling in?
Uh, Charleston's been
extremely welcoming, sir.
I'm glad to hear it.
I'm sorry I wasn't
able to make it
to your change of
command ceremony.
I had a personal matter.
I was sorry to hear
about your wife, sir.
Thank you.
So I reviewed the
material you sent over,
but I'm a little unclear
as to what you'd like
me to do about it.
May I, sir?
Please.
These undeveloped acres
a mile from runway 3-5
have been in private
hands for generations.
Now the family wants to sell.
I get that part.
What I don't get is
why that's a problem.
We don't need the land.
No, sir. What I need is
the airspace above it.
We use a straight-in approach
for normal air traffic,
which is no problem,
but we need to train our
crews in tactical approaches
used downrange.
To do that, we currently train
directly over this property.
Mm.
If someone were to put
up an office building
and airspace were
to be restricted,
we'd be forced to use
this alternate approach,
which as you can see,
takes us directly over the base,
which would be disruptive.
So you want us to buy
the land just in case?
Correct, sir. A
preemptive strike.
At what cost?
$2 million, more or less.
$2 million?
In the long run, sir,
I believe it's a small price
to pay for mission readiness.
Well, that's easy for
you to say, Colonel.
But I've practically
got a city to run here
with more immediate problems
than a lot of "what ifs"
regarding airspace.
I understand that, sir, but
I'm trying to train my...
If I had $2 million to
play with, I'd throw it
at our electric grid
and sewage system.
Now I know that
doesn't sound sexy,
but those are the
priorities that affect
the quality of life for all
army and air force families
on base.
Granted, sir.
But quality of life
will also be affected
if the air force has to alter
its training missions.
If, Colonel. If.
My job... Our job...
Is to be mission ready 24/7.
If this land is developed,
our readiness will
be compromised.
You've made your point, Colonel.
I'll take it under advisement.
Thank you, sir.
I'll make this short and sweet.
I know you've been
through a lot out here.
Sergeant Hall and I
both appreciate that.
While it may take a few
days to get up to speed,
with your help, it'll go fast.
While we didn't deploy with you,
be assured, our mission
is to come home with you,
all of you.
Any questions?
Yes, private.
Yes, sir, I was wondering,
uh, is it possible to
get internet up here?
I think that's unlikely.
Even with your pull, sir?
If I had any pull, you think
I'd be stuck in this
rathole with all of you?
I guess not, sir.
Anyone else?
You should sign for
your gear, Lieutenant.
Corporal,
escort Lieutenant
Clarke to the CP.
Yes, Sergeant.
I'll catch up with you, sir.
Roger that.
This way, Lieutenant.
Hey!
You haven't been dismissed.
Stand fast.
Did you forget how to
blouse your boots, private?
- No, Sergeant.
- No what?
No excuse, Sergeant.
You're damn right. Let
me see that weapon.
Filthy.
It's not a ball cap.
Yes, Sergeant.
Do not move until I tell you to.
Yes, Sergeant.
Your leaders go down,
and this is how you honor them,
by letting discipline
go to hell?
I am disgusted by what I see.
Poor discipline leads
to poor performance.
And I am not going to
get my ass shot off
because one of you
clowns got lazy.
I don't care what you've
been through up here.
This crap ends right now.
Do I make myself clear?
Yes, Sergeant.
You have got exactly
four minutes
to go scrape your faces,
get in proper uniform,
and report back here.
Move!
- Here you go.
- Thanks.
It's completely unfair.
Patrick blames me for
what Gloria said
when I had nothing
to do with it.
He's young, Jackie.
Well, that's what worries me.
It's not good for him to be
thinking about some girl
when he's in the
middle of a war zone.
Gloria's not some girl.
You know what I mean.
I do, but my point is,
you can't stop soldiers
from thinking about home.
Frank tells me that's what
keeps him going out there.
I know.
But how'd I get to be the
bad guy in all this?
Oh, you're not.
But I feel that way.
Patrick made me feel that way.
And frankly, so did you, Denise.
Bringing up Roxy
and the fact that you started
on the enlisted side.
Well, I didn't mean
to judge, Jackie.
I... all I'm saying is,
be honest with yourself.
You think I was wrong?
I think by saying nothing
to Gloria yesterday
when she was confused
and embarrassed,
you actually said quite a lot.
Okay.
Maybe.
But what do I do now?
I mean, I don't want to get
stuck in the middle of this.
Well, I agree. I think you
should do the opposite.
Take yourself out of it.
Let Gloria and Patrick
come to their own decision
without worrying about you.
How do those feel?
Good.
Take a walk.
I like 'em.
We'll take those.
Very good.
Those are cute.
Yeah, but... I couldn't
wear them, right?
Why not?
Well, you don't think
they're a little young for me?
Please. You're old, but
you're not that old.
Well, thank you, Caroline.
Do you have these
in a 6 and a half?
Let me check.
Great.
Hey, John.
I want to throw in some
tactical approaches today.
Yes, ma'am.
Don't you want to pull
closed to the east, ma'am?
No.
But we've never
done this approach.
We need to train for
all contingencies.
It's an approved approach.
You're the boss, ma'am.
Thanks for remembering.
Walk-around complete.
Before starting engines check...
When you're ready.
General Holden.
What was that, Colonel?
What was what, sir?
You know damn well what.
The Garrison Commander
received multiple complaints
of broken glass and other damage
because of your little stunt.
If you're referring to our
training mission, sir,
it was a fully
approved flight path.
Which your predecessor
never utilized
out of concern for
base operations.
My pilots don't just
make left-hand turns
in a war zone, General.
I am sure my superiors
would back me on that.
Yes, I'm sure they would.
But the next time
you feel the need
to perform an
unwarranted exercise
over my base,
I strongly suggest you
have the courtesy
to let my office
know in advance.
Certainly, sir.
And if you think you helped
your cause today, Colonel,
you are mistaken.
It was never on my mind, sir.
I'll bet.
That was interesting, ma'am.
I won't be ignored.
Well, ma'am. I don't think
that's a problem now.
Gloria.
Hey, Jackie.
Can we talk?
I'm kinda busy. What's up?
Patrick called.
He's upset you won't
write to him.
He thinks I had something
to do with it.
I-I didn't tell him that.
I swear.
I know.
Just tell him it's not true.
Well, maybe it is true.
At least, a little.
How?
Gloria, you said that
you didn't want Patrick
to get in the way
of our friendship.
Well, I don't either.
And I don't think I
made that clear before.
If you want to write
Patrick, write him.
If you don't, don't.
But I don't want you to
worry about me either way.
Really?
Really.
It's between the two of you.
Take me out of it.
Okay. That's really
nice of you, Jackie.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Love the new kicks.
Thanks. Caroline helped
me pick them out.
Really?
Yeah. Well, uh, she said
I wasn't too old
for them anyway.
So it went okay?
Yeah. Um, things are
starting to get better.
Glad to hear it.
Yeah.
Hey, Joan. Come on in.
David, your mom's here.
Thanks for looking after him.
Oh, don't mention it.
Hey, Maggie.
Hey, Joan.
David, it's your turn.
Well, I'll take his turn.
Do I really have to go now, mom?
Oh, I'm sorry.
But Mrs. Zimmerman is coming
to the house in ten minutes.
I have to go back to work.
Why can't I just stay here?
Well, for one thing, you
haven't been invited.
Oh. Never mind that.
David is always welcome here.
You want to stay for dinner?
- Yes, ma'am.
- All right.
May I?
Well, if Mrs. Montclair says so.
I'll run him home in time for
him to finish his homework.
Thank you. Okay.
All right.
I can stay.
Yes.
Tough day?
It goes in cycles.
Mom, we're starting a new game.
Mrs. Hall is playing.
Are you in?
I'm in. I'm in.
Don't work too hard.
Right. I'll let myself out.
All right. See ya.
Bye.
Okay. What do you
guys want for dinner?
Mac and cheese.
- We had that last night.
- I like it.
- So do I.
- Me, too.
Okay. Mac and cheese it is.
Hey, Jenna.
What's up, girl? What'd you
tell the step-monster?
The same thing as yesterday.
I'm at the teen center.
She bought it?
Yeah.
Sweet.
Hello.
Gloria, it's Pat.
Hey, Pat.
I've only got a minute.
I'm not supposed to use
this for personal calls.
Look... I-I got your e-mail.
I know. Your mom told me.
You talked to her?
Yeah.
I know she can be
intimidating, just...
She had nothing to do with it.
I wrote that e-mail
on my own, Pat.
It's not gonna work.
Why not?
You're a general's son. My
father's a dry cleaner.
So what? I don't... I don't
care about any of that.
Well, I do.
Why?
'Cause I'm scared, that's why.
Well, scared of what?
Moving too fast.
Caring about you too much.
And that's a problem?
Gloria.
You barely know me.
I know enough
to want to get to
know you better.
Yeah? Well, what if there
isn't much to know?
I don't believe that.
And I don't think
you do, either.
There isn't much we can do
from where I am anyway.
I can't contact you other
than snail mail mostly.
All I'm asking is,
let's not say good-bye
before we've even
said hello, okay?
How's that sound?
Gloria?
That sounds good.
Yeah?
Yeah.
So shut up and get off the phone
before you get in trouble.
Roger that.
Bye.
Bye.
Hey.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have
snapped at you yesterday.
It's okay.
No, it's not.
I'm sorry.
I just want you to be happy.
I know.
What? This is crazy.
What is?
What Holly just wrote me. You
are not gonna believe this.
Truman, will you just shut up
and tell me what
you're talking about?
They're roommates.
Who is?
Holly and Gloria.
Gloria moved out
of her apartment?
Yes, her rent went up, so
she moved in with Holly.
Isn't that great?
What's so great about it?
Well, you know,
we're best friends,
they're best friends.
No, we are not best friends.
We're on the same fire team.
That's all.
Oh, come on. We're best friends.
Besides, she's my ex-wife.
Yeah, but you're
missing the point.
I guess I am.
Where you going?
For a walk. And, no,
you're not invited.
All right.
Afternoon, Cruz.
Afternoon, sir.
Will you come watch me play?
As often as I can. I promise.
I'm deploying.
When?
Tomorrow.
I'm not staying here with
her, that's for sure.
What are you talking about?
I'm going to live
with mom in Georgia.
Your mother isn't coming, honey.
She was arrested for DUI.
She's in jail,
and they're not going to allow
you to stay with her now.
You came.
I don't know why.
I'm just glad you did.
Gloria?
Jackie?
Well, you two know each other?
Yeah, but how do you
guys know each other?
Well, she's my mother. What?
Wait a minute. But... but when...
how did...
Lieutenant Clarke.
- I have to go.
- Oh, my God.
- Patrick.
- Small world, huh?
Let's load up.
Jackie...
Why don't we just talk
about this tomorrow?
Good idea.
I don't get it. Why is
it such a big deal?
Gloria?
What is the big deal
about Pat being
Jackie Clarke's son?
I really don't want
to talk about it.
Yes, you do.
You like him. He likes you.
Isn't that all that matters?
Would you let it go?
Not until you tell
me what's going on.
Holly... Come on. We're roomies.
We don't have any secrets.
I suppose if I don't
say something now,
you're gonna bug
me all day, right?
Probably.
Definitely.
Look... Pat and me, we're not
in the same league, okay?
He's the son of a general
and went to West Point.
I was married to a
private and run a bar.
So?
I just don't get why you're
giving up so easily.
Because it's completely
crazy, that's why.
I slept with him
on our first date.
I made a complete
fool of myself.
No, you didn't.
Mm. Yes, I did.
I got it.
Mrs. Clarke.
Oh, my God.
Morning, Holly.
Hi.
Hey, Jackie. Come on in.
It's lovely out.
I thought maybe we
could go for a walk.
Yeah, sure.
So... Listen, Jackie.
I-I didn't know he was your son.
I-I'm sorry. I swear.
You don't have to apologize.
Ugh. I feel like I do.
Why?
Because he's your son.
It's so embarrassing.
He told me his name was Pat.
I never put two
and two together.
I didn't want to
go out with him...
a-at first, I mean.
And I wasn't going to
till you changed my mind.
Me?
You came into the
bar and told me
I deserved to have a
good time, remember?
Right.
And apparently, you did.
You know, have a
good time, I mean.
Y-y-yeah, but... listen,
you got nothing to worry about.
I'm gonna end it.
Why?
Ah... don't get me wrong.
Pat's a great guy
and everything.
But your friendship's
more important to me,
and I think this would screw
things up, don't you?
It was just one date.
Now it's over.
If you think that's
for the best.
I do.
Can I have waffles this morning?
Feeling better?
A lot better.
Ah! Then waffles it is,
though they'll have to
be the frozen kind.
That's okay.
And can I play in my game today?
Oh, I don't know, David.
With your new meds...
I slept great last night.
I didn't get up once.
Yes, but you're still adjusting.
Mom, please.
My team needs me.
I will send a note
to the school.
If the coach sees a problem,
you're on the bench.
Understood?
Yes, ma'am.
Here, eat your fruit.
I'll get your waffles.
Will you, uh, come
watch me play?
Oh, I don't think so, honey.
Lot of planes coming in today,
and your mom's gotta be
there to help supervise.
It's a big part of my job now.
I get it.
I'll tell you what.
I'll try my best. Okay?
Okay.
May I be excused?
Sure.
What's with her?
She just misses her father.
That's all.
She's not gonna live with
her mother, though, right,
'cause her mom's a drunk?
Who told you that?
I'm not stupid, mom.
That is not something
to joke about, okay?
It's a sickness, Tanner,
a vicious, awful sickness.
And I don't want you teasing
Caroline about it, ever.
Okay.
You need to just...
take it easy on her right now.
Why? She... she's so
mean all the time.
Why do I have to be nice to her?
Because we're family,
and when you're family, you
look out for each other.
Okay?
Okay.
Gloria and Patrick?
What a coincidence, huh?
Of all the gin joints
in all the towns...
Right. So she and Patrick...
They did.
Wow.
Yeah, but Gloria's
calling it off
so that's the end of that.
Calling it off, why?
It was awkward for her.
Well, okay, I get that.
But I mean, if they
like each other...
Well, they only went
on one date, Denise.
- I mean, how much
could they like
each other?
- Apparently enough to...
Oh, could we not
go there, please?
She made the right choice.
Look, don't get me wrong.
I love that girl, but...
Gloria and Patrick?
Why not?
Well, they have
nothing in common.
Well, they have you.
But in very different contexts.
I don't know, Jackie.
Sometimes opposites attract.
Come on. Can you really see
Gloria as an officer's wife?
Well, I wasn't looking
that far down the road,
but now that you bring it up, I...
don't forget,
I started out on
the enlisted side.
- Not the same.
- Why not?
You went to college.
Roxy didn't. She turned
out pretty well.
I don't know why we're
arguing about this.
We're not arguing.
I mean, the point is,
Gloria made a decision,
and I respect it.
Of course.
Come on, ref! The
kid wasn't set!
Have a seat and zip it.
This ain't the NBA.
Sorry.
So how are things with
you and Caroline?
Strange.
I don't know. It's like
she's a different person...
Quiet, polite.
Polite? Caroline?
Exactly. I think
she's depressed.
I really feel for her.
Mm.
Well, look who's here. Joan.
Over here.
Afternoon, ladies.
This is a pleasant surprise.
I managed to juggle
a few things.
How are we doing?
Not bad.
The other team's undefeated,
but we're hanging tough.
Good.
Come on, Colonel.
You made it here.
Don't miss out on the game.
You're right.
Yes!
Roger that.
What's the holdup? Why
aren't we off-loading?
Sorry, ma'am. I haven't been
able to reach the army POC.
You're kidding me. Who is it?
Colonel Burton.
I don't believe it!
It's fantastic!
Joan, you're our
good luck charm.
What's wrong?
Can you take David
home with you?
Of course.
I have to get to the airfield.
Sorry I'm late.
If you can just
sign these, ma'am,
we can begin the off-load.
Colonel Burton?
I'm Colonel Kat Young,
Airlift Wing Commander.
Good to meet you, Colonel.
What was the delay?
I'm sorry. I had a conflict.
A conflict? We've been
sitting idle for an hour.
Maybe you don't appreciate
how a delay like that
cascades through the system.
I'm aware, Colonel, and I'm...
What's General
Holden doing here?
You were unreachable. I
called my chain of command.
You really think
that was necessary?
My record reflects I
have never been late.
As far as I'm concerned,
Colonel, your record's 0-1.
Colonel Young.
Yes, sir. Sorry to meet
under these circumstances.
Why was I called
out of my office?
I see Colonel Burton's here.
What's the problem?
No, problem, sir.
Transfer is proceeding.
Yes, an hour late. Colonel
Burton just arrived.
Is that true?
Yes, sir.
General, this aircraft's
next stop was Andrews
for presidential support.
Because of the hold-up, we had
to launch another aircraft
to take its place.
I see.
Which means another
crew had to be alerted
to replace the Bravo
that was launched,
affecting my crew's schedule.
I understand the
protocol, Colonel,
and I will investigate
to make sure
this doesn't happen again.
I appreciate that, sir,
but with respect, this
delay code's on the army.
No need to worry, Colonel.
I'll make the necessary calls.
Thank you, sir.
While you're here,
I was hoping we might discuss
an operational issue.
Call my office. We'll
set something up.
I'll do that, sir.
In my office when
you're through.
Yes, sir.
_
Lieutenant Clarke.
At ease.
Welcome to MacArthur, gentlemen.
- Sir.
- Thank you, sir.
How was your flight?
No complaints, sir.
Sergeant, keep an eye
on this butter bar.
You don't, his dad's
gonna come down on me,
and then I'll be
coming down on you.
- Roger that, sir.
- All right, then.
So I'll see you tomorrow.
I'm flying out with you.
I got a briefing with
the Company Commander
and then I thought maybe
we could take the hike
up to Firebase Reno together.
Look forward to it, sir.
Well, all right, then. Carry on.
Nice having friends
in high places.
Oh, Colonel Sherwood?
I've known him since I was 12.
His son and I were best
friends at Fort Stewart.
Right.
I gotta find the morale tent.
Gotta write an e-mail.
Roger that, sir. I
should do the same.
It's this way if I
remember correctly.
Holly, can you get me
a roll of quarters?
Coming up.
Thanks.
_
You got an e-mail from Pat.
Where are those quarters?
Didn't you hear me?
Yeah, I heard you.
Well, aren't you gonna read it?
I told you, I'm done with him.
I know, but he probably w...
Holly, this isn't
high school, okay?
And in the future,
I'd appreciate it
if you didn't read my e-mails.
I didn't read it. I just
saw who it was from.
_
Come on. One more.
One more.
Awesome.
Take a break, dude.
Okay.
Kinda cool, isn't it,
having the Division Commander's
son as our new LT?
What's so cool about it?
I don't know. Maybe now
we'll get internet.
Yeah, dream on, Truman.
Well, why not? Guy's
got some pull, right?
Yeah, I bet he's a
real candy-ass.
Got every break in the book.
It's not the new LT you
need to worry about.
It's the Platoon Sergeant.
I hear he's a former ranger.
And those guys...
they eat nails for breakfast.
What's that mean?
It means I'd brace for
impact if I were you.
Toss those bags over.
So the dude was all, like,
"I'm going to the hoop,"
but then bam! Rejected, son.
Yeah, but who got the rebound?
Hey, who put it in
at the other end?
Pull up. Pop.
Nothin' but net.
The only thing
better than winning
is talking about it after.
Mm-hmm. Bragging rights.
- Hi, Caroline.
- Hey, Nyah.
Hi, Mrs. Montclair.
How you doing, Caroline?
Good.
Yeah? How was the teen center?
Fine.
Oh, I picked up some of
that yogurt you like.
Okay. Thanks.
Yeah, I see what you you mean.
That girl's definitely
got the blues.
Yeah. So what do I do?
Well, I know what I do
when I feel like that.
Give myself a "me" day.
You know, treat myself
to a little shopping,
hit the nail salon,
the beauty bar.
Nothing fancy. It
usually does the trick.
Yeah, I can see that
working for you,
but Caroline?
I think if I suggest
we go shopping,
she'd bite my head off.
That or laugh in my face.
Well, you can't
know until you try.
You're the adult, Maggie.
Don't forget that.
You had to remind me?
"Gloria, made it
here in one piece.
I hope you know
how much it meant
that you came to see me off.
I know we can make this work.
Pretty weird about
my mother, huh?
You'll have to tell me how
you two know each other.
Got to run. More later.
Thinking of you. Pat."
_
_
_
Come in, Colonel.
What happened out there today?
No excuse, sir.
I know that. I'm asking
for an explanation.
The plane wasn't expected
for another hour, sir.
- You're blaming the plane?
- No, sir.
Then what?
David had a basketball game,
and I thought I had
time to watch.
Which is why we carry
cell phones, Joan.
Yes, sir. The phone
was in my pocket.
I didn't hear the
30-minute-out call.
Your lapse could've resulted
in a lack of support
for the President.
Yes, sir.
Furthermore, it put me at odds
with the new Wing Commander
at a time when we are trying
to build good relations
with our Air Force partners.
Understood, sir.
You let me down, Joan.
You let the army down.
Yes, sir.
Dismissed.
Hello.
Hey, mom. It's me.
Patrick. I didn't think I'd
hear from you so soon.
How was the flight?
Long.
Listen, mom, what'd
you say to Gloria?
What?
When I left,
everything was great.
Now she doesn't want
to hear from me.
Oh.
Y-yes, I'm... I'm
sorry, Patrick.
So you did talk?
Yes. She told me that
she was ending things.
Why?
She didn't tell you?
No.
What did you say to her?
Nothing, I swear.
How do you know her anyway?
Uh, through the FRG.
She was, uh, married to
a-a soldier, you know?
Um, a private.
Yeah, she told me. I
don't care about that.
All I care about is what
happened since I left.
It was Gloria's decision.
And frankly, I don't know why
it should be so upsetting.
You just met.
It's my life, mom.
Look, Gloria may not
be a debutante,
but I like her, okay?
Sir. Bird's ready to go.
Be right there, Sergeant.
Mom, I gotta go.
Do me a favor, will you?
Tell Gloria I need
to talk to her.
I'm gonna be stuck in the middle
of nowhere for a long time,
and I want a straight answer.
Okay. Uh... Thanks.
Oh... love you.
Love you, too.
Stay safe.
Don't worry about me.
Hey.
Can I come in?
I don't wanna...
interrupt your homework,
but I was thinking,
and you only have a half
day tomorrow, right?
Yeah.
So what do you say I...
pick you up at noon,
we could go shopping?
Replace those black flats
that got lost in the move.
Really?
Yeah. Why not?
Okay.
Great. It's a deal.
Lights out.
It was so awesome you were
at my game today, mom.
I'm glad I was there, too.
You did great.
You're coming to the
next one, too, right?
We'll see.
Sleep tight.
Mm. Love you.
Love you, too.
- Hey, Denise.
- Hi.
What can I get you?
Actually, I was
looking for Gloria.
Oh, uh, she had to meet
with the accountant.
Um, is there something
I can help you with?
No. Just wanted to see how she's doing.
That's all.
Oh, so you heard... about Pat?
Jackie told me.
It's too bad, huh?
I don't know. Is it?
Well, I-I think so.
Gloria says she's
not upset about it,
but she is.
And what about you?
Me? Oh, I'm okay.
You're a terrible liar, Holly.
I know.
My mom says I'm an open book.
What's going on?
Well, Gloria's kind of mad at me
'cause I've been
pestering her about Pat.
But only because I really
want it to work out.
Mm. I see.
I just... I don't
get it, Denise.
If she really likes him,
why can't she just say so?
Mm. Maybe it's not
that easy for her.
You didn't see the way
they look at each other.
Sometimes you have to let people
make their own decisions, Holly,
especially people
you care about.
Okay.
I hear it's about a
45-minute hike up to Reno.
"Up" being the
operative word, sir.
We're at altitude. Takes
some getting used to.
Stepping off at 1100
hours, gentlemen, yeah?
- Roger that, sir.
- Yes, sir.
Oo-ahh.
Question, Sergeant.
Fire away, sir.
Is it normal for a
Brigade Commander
to escort a Second Lieutenant
to his first assignment?
No, sir. I'd... I'd
say that's unusual.
How unusual?
Highly, sir.
Excuse me, Colonel Sherwood.
Yes, Lieutenant.
Sir, I greatly appreciate
your willingness
to accompany me
to Firebase Reno.
But?
With full respect, sir.
Unless it's a
military necessity,
I think I'd rather
make the trip alone.
As the son of the
Division Commander, sir,
I'd like the opportunity to
stand in front of my men
on my own for the first time.
I see.
And you think having the
Brigade Commander with you
would get in the way.
Is that right?
Yes, sir. It is.
Well, now I have a
problem, Lieutenant.
'Cause I promised your father
I'd look after you
once you got here.
I think I've done that now.
So if I got a message
compelling me to return
to MacArthur immediately,
I think General Clarke would
understand, don't you?
Yes, sir. I think he would, sir.
Good luck, son.
Thank you, sir.
Move out, Sergeant.
What about Colonel
Sherwood, sir?
He's not coming.
Roger that, sir.
Oo-ahh.
Yeah?
Colonel Young is here, sir.
Show her in.
Good morning, Colonel.
Sir.
Why don't we sit over here?
How are you settling in?
Uh, Charleston's been
extremely welcoming, sir.
I'm glad to hear it.
I'm sorry I wasn't
able to make it
to your change of
command ceremony.
I had a personal matter.
I was sorry to hear
about your wife, sir.
Thank you.
So I reviewed the
material you sent over,
but I'm a little unclear
as to what you'd like
me to do about it.
May I, sir?
Please.
These undeveloped acres
a mile from runway 3-5
have been in private
hands for generations.
Now the family wants to sell.
I get that part.
What I don't get is
why that's a problem.
We don't need the land.
No, sir. What I need is
the airspace above it.
We use a straight-in approach
for normal air traffic,
which is no problem,
but we need to train our
crews in tactical approaches
used downrange.
To do that, we currently train
directly over this property.
Mm.
If someone were to put
up an office building
and airspace were
to be restricted,
we'd be forced to use
this alternate approach,
which as you can see,
takes us directly over the base,
which would be disruptive.
So you want us to buy
the land just in case?
Correct, sir. A
preemptive strike.
At what cost?
$2 million, more or less.
$2 million?
In the long run, sir,
I believe it's a small price
to pay for mission readiness.
Well, that's easy for
you to say, Colonel.
But I've practically
got a city to run here
with more immediate problems
than a lot of "what ifs"
regarding airspace.
I understand that, sir, but
I'm trying to train my...
If I had $2 million to
play with, I'd throw it
at our electric grid
and sewage system.
Now I know that
doesn't sound sexy,
but those are the
priorities that affect
the quality of life for all
army and air force families
on base.
Granted, sir.
But quality of life
will also be affected
if the air force has to alter
its training missions.
If, Colonel. If.
My job... Our job...
Is to be mission ready 24/7.
If this land is developed,
our readiness will
be compromised.
You've made your point, Colonel.
I'll take it under advisement.
Thank you, sir.
I'll make this short and sweet.
I know you've been
through a lot out here.
Sergeant Hall and I
both appreciate that.
While it may take a few
days to get up to speed,
with your help, it'll go fast.
While we didn't deploy with you,
be assured, our mission
is to come home with you,
all of you.
Any questions?
Yes, private.
Yes, sir, I was wondering,
uh, is it possible to
get internet up here?
I think that's unlikely.
Even with your pull, sir?
If I had any pull, you think
I'd be stuck in this
rathole with all of you?
I guess not, sir.
Anyone else?
You should sign for
your gear, Lieutenant.
Corporal,
escort Lieutenant
Clarke to the CP.
Yes, Sergeant.
I'll catch up with you, sir.
Roger that.
This way, Lieutenant.
Hey!
You haven't been dismissed.
Stand fast.
Did you forget how to
blouse your boots, private?
- No, Sergeant.
- No what?
No excuse, Sergeant.
You're damn right. Let
me see that weapon.
Filthy.
It's not a ball cap.
Yes, Sergeant.
Do not move until I tell you to.
Yes, Sergeant.
Your leaders go down,
and this is how you honor them,
by letting discipline
go to hell?
I am disgusted by what I see.
Poor discipline leads
to poor performance.
And I am not going to
get my ass shot off
because one of you
clowns got lazy.
I don't care what you've
been through up here.
This crap ends right now.
Do I make myself clear?
Yes, Sergeant.
You have got exactly
four minutes
to go scrape your faces,
get in proper uniform,
and report back here.
Move!
- Here you go.
- Thanks.
It's completely unfair.
Patrick blames me for
what Gloria said
when I had nothing
to do with it.
He's young, Jackie.
Well, that's what worries me.
It's not good for him to be
thinking about some girl
when he's in the
middle of a war zone.
Gloria's not some girl.
You know what I mean.
I do, but my point is,
you can't stop soldiers
from thinking about home.
Frank tells me that's what
keeps him going out there.
I know.
But how'd I get to be the
bad guy in all this?
Oh, you're not.
But I feel that way.
Patrick made me feel that way.
And frankly, so did you, Denise.
Bringing up Roxy
and the fact that you started
on the enlisted side.
Well, I didn't mean
to judge, Jackie.
I... all I'm saying is,
be honest with yourself.
You think I was wrong?
I think by saying nothing
to Gloria yesterday
when she was confused
and embarrassed,
you actually said quite a lot.
Okay.
Maybe.
But what do I do now?
I mean, I don't want to get
stuck in the middle of this.
Well, I agree. I think you
should do the opposite.
Take yourself out of it.
Let Gloria and Patrick
come to their own decision
without worrying about you.
How do those feel?
Good.
Take a walk.
I like 'em.
We'll take those.
Very good.
Those are cute.
Yeah, but... I couldn't
wear them, right?
Why not?
Well, you don't think
they're a little young for me?
Please. You're old, but
you're not that old.
Well, thank you, Caroline.
Do you have these
in a 6 and a half?
Let me check.
Great.
Hey, John.
I want to throw in some
tactical approaches today.
Yes, ma'am.
Don't you want to pull
closed to the east, ma'am?
No.
But we've never
done this approach.
We need to train for
all contingencies.
It's an approved approach.
You're the boss, ma'am.
Thanks for remembering.
Walk-around complete.
Before starting engines check...
When you're ready.
General Holden.
What was that, Colonel?
What was what, sir?
You know damn well what.
The Garrison Commander
received multiple complaints
of broken glass and other damage
because of your little stunt.
If you're referring to our
training mission, sir,
it was a fully
approved flight path.
Which your predecessor
never utilized
out of concern for
base operations.
My pilots don't just
make left-hand turns
in a war zone, General.
I am sure my superiors
would back me on that.
Yes, I'm sure they would.
But the next time
you feel the need
to perform an
unwarranted exercise
over my base,
I strongly suggest you
have the courtesy
to let my office
know in advance.
Certainly, sir.
And if you think you helped
your cause today, Colonel,
you are mistaken.
It was never on my mind, sir.
I'll bet.
That was interesting, ma'am.
I won't be ignored.
Well, ma'am. I don't think
that's a problem now.
Gloria.
Hey, Jackie.
Can we talk?
I'm kinda busy. What's up?
Patrick called.
He's upset you won't
write to him.
He thinks I had something
to do with it.
I-I didn't tell him that.
I swear.
I know.
Just tell him it's not true.
Well, maybe it is true.
At least, a little.
How?
Gloria, you said that
you didn't want Patrick
to get in the way
of our friendship.
Well, I don't either.
And I don't think I
made that clear before.
If you want to write
Patrick, write him.
If you don't, don't.
But I don't want you to
worry about me either way.
Really?
Really.
It's between the two of you.
Take me out of it.
Okay. That's really
nice of you, Jackie.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Love the new kicks.
Thanks. Caroline helped
me pick them out.
Really?
Yeah. Well, uh, she said
I wasn't too old
for them anyway.
So it went okay?
Yeah. Um, things are
starting to get better.
Glad to hear it.
Yeah.
Hey, Joan. Come on in.
David, your mom's here.
Thanks for looking after him.
Oh, don't mention it.
Hey, Maggie.
Hey, Joan.
David, it's your turn.
Well, I'll take his turn.
Do I really have to go now, mom?
Oh, I'm sorry.
But Mrs. Zimmerman is coming
to the house in ten minutes.
I have to go back to work.
Why can't I just stay here?
Well, for one thing, you
haven't been invited.
Oh. Never mind that.
David is always welcome here.
You want to stay for dinner?
- Yes, ma'am.
- All right.
May I?
Well, if Mrs. Montclair says so.
I'll run him home in time for
him to finish his homework.
Thank you. Okay.
All right.
I can stay.
Yes.
Tough day?
It goes in cycles.
Mom, we're starting a new game.
Mrs. Hall is playing.
Are you in?
I'm in. I'm in.
Don't work too hard.
Right. I'll let myself out.
All right. See ya.
Bye.
Okay. What do you
guys want for dinner?
Mac and cheese.
- We had that last night.
- I like it.
- So do I.
- Me, too.
Okay. Mac and cheese it is.
Hey, Jenna.
What's up, girl? What'd you
tell the step-monster?
The same thing as yesterday.
I'm at the teen center.
She bought it?
Yeah.
Sweet.
Hello.
Gloria, it's Pat.
Hey, Pat.
I've only got a minute.
I'm not supposed to use
this for personal calls.
Look... I-I got your e-mail.
I know. Your mom told me.
You talked to her?
Yeah.
I know she can be
intimidating, just...
She had nothing to do with it.
I wrote that e-mail
on my own, Pat.
It's not gonna work.
Why not?
You're a general's son. My
father's a dry cleaner.
So what? I don't... I don't
care about any of that.
Well, I do.
Why?
'Cause I'm scared, that's why.
Well, scared of what?
Moving too fast.
Caring about you too much.
And that's a problem?
Gloria.
You barely know me.
I know enough
to want to get to
know you better.
Yeah? Well, what if there
isn't much to know?
I don't believe that.
And I don't think
you do, either.
There isn't much we can do
from where I am anyway.
I can't contact you other
than snail mail mostly.
All I'm asking is,
let's not say good-bye
before we've even
said hello, okay?
How's that sound?
Gloria?
That sounds good.
Yeah?
Yeah.
So shut up and get off the phone
before you get in trouble.
Roger that.
Bye.
Bye.
Hey.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have
snapped at you yesterday.
It's okay.
No, it's not.
I'm sorry.
I just want you to be happy.
I know.
What? This is crazy.
What is?
What Holly just wrote me. You
are not gonna believe this.
Truman, will you just shut up
and tell me what
you're talking about?
They're roommates.
Who is?
Holly and Gloria.
Gloria moved out
of her apartment?
Yes, her rent went up, so
she moved in with Holly.
Isn't that great?
What's so great about it?
Well, you know,
we're best friends,
they're best friends.
No, we are not best friends.
We're on the same fire team.
That's all.
Oh, come on. We're best friends.
Besides, she's my ex-wife.
Yeah, but you're
missing the point.
I guess I am.
Where you going?
For a walk. And, no,
you're not invited.
All right.
Afternoon, Cruz.
Afternoon, sir.