The Fosters (2013–2018): Season 1, Episode 9 - Vigil - full transcript

Previously on The Fosters...

We can't give you money.

- Do you want to go with me?
- I can't.

I have a thing.

- You came.
- But on one condition.

- This is a date. Ok?
- Ok.

I don't need a piece
of paper and a ceremony

to prove our love and commitment.

- But you would like it.
- Sure.

Really?

- Stop. Stop.
- He says I need to face my pain.



I don't even think I've
ever had the kind of pain

he's talking about.

- Yeah?
- What are you doing?

Going to get our son.

Anybody home? Police!

Jesus!

Drugs.

Police!

- Mike... Mike!
- Don't talk!

Two-Adam-20, 11-99! Officer down!

- Six-six-three Coronado Street!
- Twenty, repeat.

Six-six-three Coronado Street!

- Jesus!
- I didn't think you were coming.

I... I couldn't get away.
Evan wouldn't let me go.



I... I had to climb out
of the bathroom window.

You'll be safe here.
They have a bed for you.

Ok, thank you.

- Look, I gotta go.
- No! Look, I hate to ask,

but... I had to leave with
nothing. Not even a toothbrush.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

Ok, then.

Why?

I was arranging for you to
meet with your birth mom.

Why would you go behind our backs?

- Where are you?
- I'm with Lexi, at the movies.

I know you're not with
Lexi. Are you at Ana's house?

Uh, no. I'm downtown.

- At State and 3rd.
- Stay right there. I'm on my way.

- He's not at Ana's?
- No. Let's go.

Stef, Jesus called. He's not at Ana's.

I'm going to pick him up
right now. Call me, please.

Hey, Mike, are you with Stef?

Uh, listen, Lena...

What's wrong?

- Is anybody home?
- Hey.

- Where is everyone?
- I don't know. House was empty when I got home.

- So how was your silent movie?
- Quiet.

- Actually, Wyatt met me there.
- Oh.

- How was your concert?
- Good. I, uh, actually went with Talya.

Oh. Is that... are you guys?

I don't know.

Brandon? I'm Officer
Juarez. You remember me?

Yes, sir. You work with my dad.

- He's been trying to reach you.
- I...

I turned my cell phone off
during the concert. Um...

What's going on? Is he all right?

Officer Stephanie Foster,
gunshot wound to the chest,

possible pneumothorax.

- What'd you give her in the field?
- A liter of fluids.

Stef? I'm Dr. Johnson.
We're gonna take care of you.

- Aspiration tray.
- Pulse ox is 80 and falling.

BP 80 over 45. Pulse thready.

- Type and cross her for 2 units, stat.
- Pulse ox 75.

I need you to listen for breath sounds.

- She's in v-tach.
- Let's not lose her. Come on, Stef!

- Where is she?
- She's here. They're... they're working on her.

We sent officers to get Brandon.
Is there anybody else we can notify?

- Stef's father?
- No. He's not in town. How did this happen?

We went in the house, there
was a guy, he had a gun.

Where were you?

Mr. Foster?

- Yeah. How is she?
- Your wife's condition is critical.

- She's my ex-wife.
- I'm her domestic partner.

Oh. Ok. We have our trauma
team working on your partner.

- Can I see her?
- As soon as she's stable.

- She's not stable?
- Her lung collapsed, she lost a lot of blood.

- Is she gonna make it?
- We're doing everything that we can.

As soon as she's stable,
we'll bring you back.

Was Ana there? Did she do this?

No. She was with me.

Don't be mad at him. This is my fault.

Let's give your mom
some space, ok? Come on.

Let's go over here and sit down.

- Why didn't you call or text me back?
- I wasn't at Ana's house.

Well, I didn't know that.
This never would have happened

- if you'd just told me where you were.
- Don't pin this on me.

You brought Ana into our lives.

She's stable.

We need to get her up to imaging
but you can see her briefly.

- Can I come?
- Mike.

Only the significant other right now.

It's ok. Go.

You know you can't see Stef

until Internal Affairs has
gotten both your statements.

Come on, there can't be any
question. It was a clean shoot.

But there are other issues at play here.

Like what the hell you two were doing

at that house in the first place.

Hey. I'm here.

The kids are ok.

Jesus was...

He's here with Mariana and Brandon.

We're all here.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Hi, I'm Lena Adams, the
assistant vice principal.

Hi, I'm Stef Foster.

It's...

- So, your son... Brandon.
- Brandon... Brandon. Right.

He will be starting kindergarten this fall?

Yes. He's five.

Great. Well, I would be
glad to give you a tour,

tell you about our school. Are we
waiting for your husband to join?

Uh, no. He's not...
he... he couldn't make it.

- I'm sorry...
- Ok.

Well, um... follow me.

Ok.

So, she's... she's good.

She's... she's opened her eyes.

And she's going to be ok.

They asked if we would move up
to the second-floor waiting room.

Excuse me. We need to get Mrs.
Foster's insurance information.

It's "Ms."

Do I have to do that right now?

I'm sorry.

Why didn't mom have her vest on?

We didn't expect things
to go down like this.

Isn't that the point? To
be prepared for anything?

Mike. I.A. is here.

I'll be back.

- Brandon, don't.
- What the hell is wrong with you?

I thought you didn't want anything
to do with your birth mother.

- That she was a drug addict and a con artist.
- I was just trying to help her.

And look how that turned out.

We took you in

when no one else wanted you.

When that woman abandoned you.

- And this is what you do?
- Brandon, stop.

Because of you, my mom is in
there fighting for her life!

- She's our mom too.
- And you, you started all this.

- Back off. She feels bad enough.
- She should feel bad.

Brandon, walk away.

He didn't mean all that. He's just scared.

We were there on a personal matter.

- Yet you were in uniform.
- I didn't have time to change.

But once you got there, you entered
the house on police business?

Yeah, when we saw drugs in
evidence. But mostly we were worried

that Stef's son might
be in imminent danger.

Even more reason to call for back-up.

Unless you had another agenda,
like abusing your position

as police officers to intimidate this birth
mother who just wanted to see her kids.

They're not her kids.

They were adopted by Stef and her partner.

Your wife's a lesbian?

My ex-wife, and what the
hell is wrong with you?

We're just trying to understand
the dynamics involved.

You want to understand something?
One of our own was gunned down!

Are you guys done here?

My officer's been through a lot tonight.

Just one more thing. You
said she was conscious.

- After she was shot?
- Yeah.

She tried to talk, but I
told her not to say anything.

Until Officer Stef Foster
is able to speak to us,

- he's not to see or talk to her.
- I will have two officers

- to stay with him at all times.
- I'm not gonna do anything stupid.

- It was a clean shoot.
- Then you got nothing to worry about.

- Where is everybody?
- They're coming up.

So I knew Mariana was in
touch with her birth mother.

I just... I thought it
was just a one-time thing.

To give her money.

So you knew Mariana was the one
selling Jesus's pills at school?

I should have come to you guys.

I just... I wasn't
thinking. I didn't think...

This is what happens
when people don't think.

Where's Jude?

He's at his friend
Connor's, spending the night.

- Does he know?
- I don't think so.

It's probably better if he doesn't.

Hey...

Hey, did they find Ana
at the women's shelter?

Uh, she wasn't there.

The people said she came in,
but she left pretty quick.

- Did you give any money?
- Just what I had on me. Like, 16 bucks.

Ok, well, she won't get far on that.

- We really screwed up.
- It's ok.

Did you shoot him? Ana's boyfriend?

Yeah.

- Is he dead?
- Yeah.

- Good.
- Hey.

When someone gets killed,

it's never good, no matter what they did.

Ok?

Miss Adams?

Hi, I'm Dr. Aldicott, I'm the attending
surgeon on your partner's case.

- How is she?
- Well, the good news is, beyond the lung,

- there wasn't damage to any other vital organs.
- Thank God.

Ok. What's the bad news?

The bullet's resting near the spine,

which in itself isn't cause for concern.

However, if any fragments
migrate into the spinal canal,

there's a risk of neurological damage,

so she'd need surgery to remove them.

- Damage, like paralysis?
- It's a possibility.

- Can we see her?
- He's our son.

Yeah, but briefly.

And she's in ICU, so
immediate family only. Ok?

I can take you now.

You guys, mom has a tube in her throat.

It looks scary, but it's just
there to help her breathe. Ok?

- Callie?
- I'm... I'll wait here.

Ok.

Honey, we're all here.

Brandon, Mariana, Jesus.

You're doing really great. And we love you.

All right.

Brandon.

I want you to take everybody home

so you can get some sleep.

I want to stay. What about dad?

Your father's got enough on his plate.

I need you to step up.

And, uh, bring me some clothes
when you come back in the morning?

Mariana, Jesus, Brandon is in charge.

Brandon took the twins home.

I'm trying really hard...

to forgive them.

I'm sorry I'm not doing a better job.

- What're they in for?
- Armed robbery.

Seriously.

Their foster parents dropped them off.

Said they couldn't take
care of them anymore.

We're waiting for CPS to come get them.

Hey, guys, my name's Stef. What's yours?

I'm Jesus and this is my sister Mariana.

Jesus and Mariana. You brother and sister?

Or is this your wife?

Well, I'm sure you guys
probably don't like candy.

But I just... I don't know. Just in case...

What... what are you doing?

Mom's been asking us
to go through this stuff

so she can make room in the closet.

I remember this.

My "nite-nite!"

You dragged this thing everywhere with you.

You would scream your head
off if I even touched it.

Moms gave us this at our adoption day.

"We didn't give you the gift of life,

but in our hearts we know

the love we feel is deep and real,

as if it had been so.

For us to have each other,

is like a dream come true,

though we didn't give you the gift of life,

life gave us the gift of you."

What if they don't want us anymore?

- Hey.
- You scared me.

Sorry. I saw the light on.

I don't know what clothes to bring Lena.

Let me.

Do you remember what you told me,

how your moms asked
you if Jesus and Mariana

could come and live with your family,

you said yes,

because you figured there
was enough to go around.

Yeah.

You don't know what's it's
like to not have enough.

To not be wanted.

So that means I don't
have a right to be angry?

No.

It means you don't know what it's like

to wonder why.

Why the people that
brought you into this world,

the people who were supposed to love
you more than anyone else, didn't.

So don't be a jackass.

I'm sorry I'm an ass.

I'm sorry you're an ass too.

Look, you're my brother...

and you're my sister,
and our moms are our moms.

- What are you doing?
- It's the middle of the night.

Ask who it is.

- Who is it?
- It's Jude.

- What are you doing?
- I couldn't sleep so I came home.

- You walked here in the dark?
- It's not that far,

and I didn't want to wake
Connor or his parents.

What about when they
wake up and find you gone?

I left a note.

They told me what happened to Stef.

I just wanted to be with everyone.

I'll call them. Don't
ever do that again, ok?

We should all try to get some sleep.

Callie. Are you awake?

I am now.

This reminds me of our mom.

I know. Me too.

- Is Stef going to die?
- No.

This family is not like ours.

They're lucky.

Go to sleep.

- Hey. You sleep?
- Not really.

- You?
- Same.

- What're you making?
- Biscuits and gravy.

- You've never had biscuits and gravy?
- No.

It's comfort food. My mom used to make it.

So I know you said your mom died,

but I don't think you ever said why
you and Jude ended up in foster care.

You don't have to tell me.

I just realized I don't
really know your story.

It's not a long one.

Um, my mom died in a car accident.

And my dad was driving.

He was drunk.

And he ran a red light and hit another car.

And... some people in that car died, too.

So he went to jail for manslaughter.

And there was no family to take us in.

So we went into the foster system.

You know the rest.

Is your dad still in prison?

I guess, yeah.

I used to write him letters,
but he stopped answering them.

Why?

Do you think he'll come
back for you and Jude?

- If he gets out?
- No, I doubt it.

- I'm sorry.
- Not your fault.

It doesn't have to be my
fault for me to feel bad.

- Hey.
- I brought donuts.

Now, that's comfort food. Thanks, man.

Hello?

Hey.

Oh. Ok.

Yeah. See you in a bit.

They're taking my mom into surgery.

So I should get everyone up.

Did they say how long she'd be in surgery?

Uh, they weren't sure.

- Have you eaten anything?
- I had some toast.

- What about you guys? Have you all eaten?
- Wyatt brought donuts.

Um, do you want to get some air?

Sure.

The only thing you might take heat
for is not calling for back-up.

Worst case, a day or two
suspension for both of you.

Ok. That's good news.

There's... another issue, Mike.

- It's your drinking.
- Come on.

I've never had a drink on the job.

Yeah, but your after-hours drinking

is affecting your work performance.

I'm really hoping that this
is a wake up call for you.

So you saying it's my fault Stef got shot,

because I had a few
drinks the night before?

I'm not saying that.

But you did put a band-aid
on the problem before.

That was during the divorce.
It was a bad time, Captain.

Your partner got shot,
and you just killed a man.

Ok, ok.

Ok, I'll take care of it.

Thanks.

Right now I need a cup of coffee.

And I don't need two babysitters.

- Thanks.
- Are you ready to order?

- I'm still waiting for someone.
- Ok, no problem.

- Hi.
- Hey.

How are you? Sorry I'm late.

Look, this separation has been good.

I mean, bad... but good.

It's made me realize that I have not
been present in our marriage for a while.

And I'm sorry. Our family
is everything to me, Stef.

I'm going to spend more
time with you and Brandon,

I'm gonna communicate.

I'll even go to counseling. I just...

I love you.

Counseling can't fix what's wrong with us.

I thought that's what you wanted.

You're a good man and
you're a really good dad,

- but I haven't been happy.
- Yeah. Lately. Me neither.

But things were good before, Stef.

Because I tried to make them good.

But... but something was missing

because I was not able to
love you the way you loved me.

I don't understand. Why not?

Because I'm gay.

I'm a lesbian.

And I'm so sorry for you and for me for...

for it taking so long
to be able to say that,

and to accept... before now.

Why now?

Because I met someone.

I hate hospitals.

You're using me.

- What?
- It's ok. I'm not mad.

Not exactly. I don't think you can help it.

How you feel about Brandon.

Don't deny it or I will get mad.

Look, I get that it's forbidden
for foster kids to hook up

with other kids they live with,

but it's not like they're
keeping you. I mean, right?

You're just here until they can
find you guys a permanent home.

I can't believe I'm saying this...

If you're into Brandon, then go for it.

- Be happy.
- I can't. You don't understand.

Maybe I don't. I don't know you that well,

partly because you don't make it easy to.

But one thing I'm pretty sure of

is that putting your heart
out there scares you a lot more

than getting caught breaking the rules.

If being here, in this situation,

isn't proof enough that
you've got to seize the day,

then I don't what is.

- Where's Wyatt?
- He had to go.

She did great.

We removed all the bullet fragments.

- But not the bullet?
- Believe it or not,

it can be more harmful to t take them out.

So, in about an hour,
we're gonna move her back up

to ICU where you can all see her.

We feel optimistic she's
going to make a full recovery.

Thank you.

I'm not doing this.

I'm not getting involved
with a married woman.

Women like you, you are
just passing through.

But this is where I live, Stef.

I told Mike. And I told my
dad and I told all of my...

well, most of my friends.
I told them I'm gay.

I even used the word "lesbian."

I told them I met a woman
I can't live without.

And I belong with you, Lena.

That is, if you'll...

You had me at "lesbian."

No, no, no.

No. Don't talk. Don't talk.

Will you marry me?

I thought you'd never ask.

Neither did I.

Don't ever scare me like that again.

Um, how are my babies?

They're ok.

They were scared.

And Mariana?

Remember, before this,

when I asked you why you went
behind our backs to meet with Ana?

Yeah.

Well, I've been thinking
about that and I realized...

I don't think you even know why.

I think... what you were craving

was more than just some supervised
visit with your birth mom.

You were wanting a relationship

with the woman who gave birth to you,

who you look like, who...

who had it together now, and...

and regretted not being able to keep you.

I know it must be hard to
understand how your birth mom

could have chosen drugs
over you and your brother.

I don't understand it.

All I know is... we chose you.

And you chose us.

DNA doesn't make a family.

Love does.

We love you.

And that is never gonna change.

- Hey. What's up?
- I heard about Stef. That's great news.

- Yeah.
- Yeah. So they picked up Ana downtown.

They're gonna bring her back
here to ID her boyfriend's body.

She's saying she was there,

at the house, at the time of the shooting.

- She was with Jesus.
- She says she climbed out a bathroom window.

The women's shelter was close
by. So if she ran straight there,

- it's possible.
- You're saying she met Jesus knowing her boyfriend

- just shot his mother?
- Point is, if she was there, she was a witness.

If you have anything else you want to add
to your statement, now would be the time.

We were sweeping the house.

I cleared the first bedroom,
and then entered the second.

It was dark. Um...

and I heard movement
from across the room...

and a gun shot, and... and I was hit.

Officer Foster said you tried to speak,

but he told you not to
and called for back-up.

I... the first thing I remember
was being in the ambulance.

Ok. That's enough for now.

Get some rest.

- Hey.
- I want to talk to you.

- What's there to talk about?
- Brandon, do you have any idea

what I've been through
in the last 24 hours?

Do you have any idea what
we've all been through?

You were drinking while mom was in surgery.

You know who does that? An alcoholic.

- Don't walk away from me.
- Get away from me!

Brandon!

I am done with you!

- What is going on?
- Nothing.

Come on. Everybody's tired.

If you ever go near my kids again,
it'll be the last thing you do.

Let's go home.

- How you feeling?
- Never better.

Look at the bright side, you'll never
walk through a metal detector again

- without setting it off.
- Oh, great. Hand searches?

My favorite.

It wasn't your fault.

I shouldn't have let us go in there.

We should have waited. Called for back-up.

You know I wasn't gonna wait.

I thought Jesus was in there.

I'm sorry.

Me too.

Ow... ow, I can't laugh.

- They, uh, they picked up Ana.
- Oh, yeah?

Yeah. She said she was there.

At the house? Where?

- The bathroom.
- So she saw the shooting?

Doesn't matter. It was a clean shoot.

The guy had a gun, he shot a police
officer. He got what he deserved.

She's probably lying anyway.

- Mike...
- Don't talk!

Two-Adam-20, 11-99! Officer down!
Six-six-three Coronado Street.

- Twenty, repeat.
- Six-six-three Coronado Street.