Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001): Season 7, Episode 22 - Jacob's Ladder - full transcript
Oh, my God.
Mrs. Sanchez...
you made the call?
Yes. I called.
That poor boy.
He shoot him because
he did not want
to join the gang.
Did you recognize who did it?
Yes.
It was Loco.
Loco Chavez.
He is the one
who shoot that boy.
Thank you, ma'am.
Loco Chavez.
Leader of the Firelake Bloods.
Yep.
Let's go get him.
♪ Give me my fix, even if
We have to blow you down ♪
♪ Like the mother I faced
Next day, I'm okay... ♪
♪ Livin' on the dark side ♪
♪ Livin' on the dark side ♪
Loco Chavez?
Loco Chavez?
Yeah?
Stand up.
Edmundo Chavez, I'm
placing you under arrest
for the murder of Felipe Agula.
Hey.
Hey, man. Hey, man.
That ain't right.
Don't even think about it, guys.
What do you want us to do, Loco?
It's okay, fellas.
They got nothing.
Oh, wait.
Let me guess.
You got a witness?
Well let me tell
you something, ése.
They had a witness last
time, and the time before that,
and the time before that.
So I don't care
about no witness.
Keep it tight, fellas.
I'll be back before you
get a chance to miss me.
Sure you will. Let's go.
♪ Livin' on the dark side ♪
You were at home at
the time of the murder.
Is that correct?
Yes.
Could you please
tell us what happened.
I hear a gun shot, so I...
I go to my front window,
and I look outside.
It's okay.
Just take your time.
Tell us exactly what you saw.
I saw a man lying on the ground.
And I see another
man with a gun.
He shoot him.
Then I saw him
get into a car and drive away.
Did you see that man's face?
Yes.
Is that man in the
courtroom today?
Yes.
Would you please identify him?
It was him.
Thank you.
Let the record show
that the witness
indicated the defendant.
Nothing further, Your Honor.
Your witness.
May I approach the
witness, Your Honor?
Thank you.
You having trouble
with your glasses?
Yes.
I need them adjusted.
They are new.
I know.
You picked 'em up
just last Wednesday.
That is right.
And can you see better
with your new glasses?
Yes. Much better.
I'm sure you can.
According to a doctor's report,
you had a radical change
in your lens prescription.
Even though you were
wearing your old glasses
and it was getting dark,
you say you clearly
saw this man?
I am sure it was him.
Mrs. Sanchez, you
keep saying "him."
Do you know his name?
Yes.
It's Loco. Loco Chavez.
Could you please tell the court,
what do you know
about Mr. Chavez?
He is part of a gang
that is terrorizing
the neighborhood.
So you don't like him?
Isn't that right, Mrs. Sanchez?
You do not like my client.
And because you don't
like him, you thought
you'd do the
neighborhood a favor
by getting rid of him.
Isn't that true? No.
In fact, you hate
him, don't you? No.
Isn't that true? Yes.
Yes.
I mean...
I submit that you cannot
positively identify the man
that you saw,
and that my client
is an innocent victim
of your prejudice. No.
No... No further
questions, Your Honor.
I'm sorry, Miss Cahill.
I know I let you down.
You did your best, Hannah.
Does this mean
that Loco will go free?
No. Not yet.
We have one more witness.
Your neighbor, Mr. Mercado.
Bitch.
You better keep your
doors locked, lady.
Don't let him frighten you.
Come on.
Hey, Adam. Where's your helmet?
I'm not wearing that
stupid piece of plastic.
Oh, yes you are, young man.
Let's go.
Hi.
Welcome to Station 76.
My name is Jacob Crossland.
How you doing today?
Fine.
All right.
Now, I've been a
firefighter for, uh, 12 years.
Is that your dad?
A firefighter's job
is to save lives...
Yeah. Wow.
That's cool. I wish
my dad was a fireman.
You just think you do.
This fireman stuff is corny.
Adam. Shh.
Not glamorous or exciting.
You can, uh, just ask
Mr. Keith over there.
What do you say, Keith?
Well, I, you know,
just... Whoops!
Meant to do that.
Now, when we're
not out on a call,
what we have to do is make sure
that all of our equipment is
in excellent working condition.
Now what do you say
we take a closer look
at this fire engine, huh?
Yeah.
Who would like to,
uh, blow the siren?
Me! Huh?
All right, how about you?
Come here, young lady.
Get up here in
the officers' seat.
And put your foot on
that button right there.
Oh!
That's the fun part.
Now as you can
see, a firefighter has
a whole lot of different
responsibilities.
All right, kids, back
behind that white line.
Josie, take those kids over
there. You know the drill.
Attention, Engine Company 72,
respond to house
fire, 1600 Black...
Sorry, folks. We
gotta go to work!
Engine Company 72,
respond to house fire.
I remember when this
was a good place to live.
Lots of loving families
and friends who cared.
Well, it can be again.
Putting Loco behind bars
is the beginning of the end
of the Firelake Blood gang.
I wish I could have
been of more help.
Maybe someday the
gangs will be gone.
Maybe someday soon.
Oh, my God, my house!
♪ In the eyes of a Ranger ♪
♪ The unsuspecting stranger ♪
♪ Had better know the truth ♪
♪ Of wrong from right ♪
♪ 'Cause the eyes
Of the Ranger ♪
♪ Are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong you
do He's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in
Texas Look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
The Ranger's gonna be ♪
What am I going to do?
You can stay at the center
for as long as you need.
Gracias, Miss Cahill.
Real sorry about
your house, ma'am.
We got here as soon as we could.
These things are never
as bad as they appear.
Wanna go take a look?
Huh?
Yeah.
Alex, I've been, uh,
meaning to stop by
the center and see you.
I wanna thank you
for letting Adam
perform his community
service at the center.
Well, I'm just glad
the judge agreed.
I mean, spray
painting parked cars.
I can't believe he did that.
Lou Ann and I tried
too hard for that.
Adam is a good boy.
It's just a difficult age.
I mean, you know how
peer pressure can
be overwhelming.
I hope he learned his lesson.
Anyone hurt?
No.
Thank goodness
Hannah wasn't home.
You know what caused it?
Found fragments from
a gasoline firebomb.
Wanna take a look?
Yeah.
Adam... your father's
going to be on TV.
Oh, big deal. Who cares?
You should care.
He's your father.
Hey, look.
Orale, ése. Turn it up.
Considerable property damage,
but we arrived in time
to save the basic structure.
Was it arson?
Yeah, all the evidence
would point in that direction.
You know, you seem to be
particularly affected by this.
Do you have any other comments?
Yeah, just one.
Uh...
I'd sure like to meet
the coward that did this.
Must be a really big man.
Must take a lot of guts to make
a defenseless old woman cry.
I'm sure your
mother's real proud.
Thanks.
Well, there you have it.
Hey, ése. You heard that?
Yeah. I heard it.
Bring you details
as we get them.
Anita Chavez, Channel Nine News.
Back to you in the studio.
If you would like
to help Hannah,
please contact the Dallas
Help Our People Excel Center..
Mom, can I play my game now?
Not right now.
In other news, a Plano man
serving a 31-year
term for bank robbery...
Hi, honey.
Saw you on the news.
I guess I shouldn't have
mouthed off like that, huh?
It just shows you care. Right.
Dad, you got 10 bucks?
What for?
I wanna go to Raging
Waters with Lee.
Adam, you're
grounded until you finish
your community
service, remember?
All right, I'll tell you
what we can do.
I'll give you the 10 bucks,
we'll go see Miss
Cahill at the center,
you can give it to that lady
whose house burned down.
What do you say?
Miss Cahill's center?
Yeah. I don't wanna go there.
I have to go there every day...
Son, we are going
there, and that's final.
Now, come on.
Why should I go with you, huh?
You never go to my soccer games.
I only miss those
games when I'm on duty.
You're always on duty!
That's the only time.
I hate that dumb old
job, and I hate you.
Hey. You can hate
me all you want,
but you will not disrespect me.
Now, you go in your room
and get your stuff. We're leaving.
That's it.
Go on.
Oh. Thank you.
Ah, gracias.
Look who's here.
Yeah, we brought a
few things for Hannah.
Oh.
Hi.
I'm Jacob's wife, Lou Ann.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Our son, uh, Adam,
has something he'd
like to give you too.
Sorry about your house.
Here.
It's for you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I am sorry, Miss Cahill,
but I just can't risk it.
But you were an eyewitness
to the murder, Mr. Mercado.
I mean, your testimony is
crucial to Loco's conviction.
I know. But look at what
happened to Hannah.
If it was just me, it
would be different.
But I have my family.
My... My daughter and
my grandson to think about.
And how safe do you
think your family's gonna be
if Loco goes free?
I know you're right.
Believe me, the best thing
you can do for your family,
for yourself, for
your neighborhood,
is to testify.
I gotta go.
I can't be late for work.
Please, Mr. Mercado. Please.
Think of your grandson.
Wouldn't it be wonderful
if he could grow up
in a neighborhood without gangs?
I'm sorry.
Hey, Chato. No way Loco's
going to prison this time, homey.
A Blood never
abandons a brother.
Look.
There's Pete.
Yeah.
That vato's supposed
to testify against Loco.
Oh, that's not gonna happen.
Damn.
My coffee's cold.
No Elrod, no guns
and my coffee's cold.
This guy supplies guns
to half the gangs in Dallas.
Nobody sees anything,
and my coffee's cold.
Let's have some music.
I said music.
That's better.
♪ Better know the truth... ♪
That is music.
♪ 'Cause the eyes
Of the Ranger ♪
♪ Are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong... ♪
Don't touch it.
♪ He's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in
Texas Look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
The Ranger's gonna be ♪
Come on, all right.
Don't have all
day here, come on.
Drop it here.
Here we go, Elrod.
Let's show these boys
what they're getting
for their money.
Texas Rangers!
Drop your guns!
Come on. Come on. Turn around.
What are you gonna do now?
Nothing.
Nothing at all.
Smart move.
Let's go.
Hola, Papá.
Hey, neighbor.
Hola, Joe.
How's it going?
Slow, Joe. Real slow.
He's so beautiful.
Look at you.
Just yesterday you
were a little baby yourself.
Sarita, I need to talk to you.
Sit down. Come on.
Did you see Miss Cahill today?
Yes.
She wants me to
testify against Loco.
What do you think I should do?
You always told me
that if I did what's right
things would work out, eh?
Do you still believe that?
Oh, yes, I do, but, uh...
it could get very dangerous
for you and the baby.
Papá, it's dangerous now.
I can't argue with that.
I don't know what to do.
I guess I'll... I'll call Miss
Cahill in the morning.
Okay. Mwah.
Don't worry, huh?
Papa, will you watch the baby
while I go out for
some groceries, eh?
Sure.
Okay.
Pete's home.
Good.
Vámonos, vatos.
It's time for the
next witness to burn.
There's no way they'll put
this one out, huh, Chato?
♪ Back on the road ♪
That's pretty good music.
Well, I would say so.
If you didn't like it, I'd
send you to a therapist.
I like it.
I like it, I like it.
♪ Another dollar
Another long day ♪
What do you say we
let old Keith win a hand
before we get done, gentlemen?
Nope.
Lady luck's tired of you,
she can come sit right here.
I'll open.
Give me three.
Give me two.
Say, how's that
boy of yours doing?
I don't know.
Sure seems like every
time we start a conversation,
we get into an argument.
Oh, it's a tough
age. Give him time.
Yeah, when I was his age,
I was a lot worse than he is.
Look at me now.
Two.
And I will take three.
Well, gentlemen, it's
gonna cost you four.
Your bet, Keith.
It's your bet.
You boys ready?
The farm.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Let's finish the hand!
Wait... Nobody touch
the cards. Nobody!
Seventy-six. We're on the scene.
Over.
What the heck was that?
Get a radio!
We have gunshots
fired over here.
Gunshots fired. I
repeat, gunshots.
Get us outta here, Keith.
Get us outta here now.
Hold on!
You all right, Leo? Yep.
Tanner, you all right?!
All units in the vicinity
of 1621 Lakewood,
house fire in progress.
Firefighters under attack.
Shots fired.
This is Ranger
Trivette. We're on it.
What do you wanna do?
I don't know.
I heard shots were fired.
Yeah, you can say that again.
Help!
Somebody please help!
Come on. We'll cover you.
My baby!
Come on.
My baby, somebody! Inside!
Help!
Please help me!
Help!
There's a baby inside!
My baby! Oh, please, help me.
My baby.
My baby.
Clear!
Keith, you check the bedroom.
My baby! Please!
Here, take the baby.
Oh. My baby.
Is my baby okay?
Is he okay?
You need to get back there.
He's not breathing. Is he okay?
Is he okay?
Breathe.
My baby.
It's gonna be great.
He's gonna be all right.
Here you go.
Where's Jacob?!
Good work.
Just breathe easy.
Breathe easy.
Make sure he's got some air.
Jacob, no.
Come on. Come on. Come on.
Hang in there.
Doctor?
Mrs. Crossland, I was
able to remove the bullet,
but I'm afraid it's caused
extensive damage.
Will he be all right?
Well, I... I don't wanna
build false hopes.
He's still not out of the woods.
And if he does live,
there may well be paralysis.
I'm sorry.
You know, I always
thought that he might...
get hurt someday.
Or... that he might get burned.
But to be shot
for doing his job?
This isn't right.
This isn't fair.
Lou Ann, two people are
alive because of Jacob.
But why did it
have to be my dad?
Because he's a very
brave man, Adam.
Walker. We have a problem.
What is it?
I just spoke to the hospital.
Pete Mercado is gonna be fine,
but he's suffering
from smoke inhalation.
He won't be able to
testify for a few days.
We don't have a few days.
Someone in the neighborhood
must've seen something.
Yeah.
Trivette and I
will check it out.
Thanks.
Mr. Salizar, I'm Ranger Walker.
This is Ranger Trivette. Yeah?
Sir, we need to ask you about
the murder that
happened out here recently.
Look, uh, I-I don't know
anything about that.
I mean, I heard about it,
but, uh, no, I
didn't see nothing.
What about the incident
that happened here yesterday:
the fire and the killing?
Were you here?
Yeah.
Wanna tell us what you saw?
Well, nothing.
I mean, I must've been
inside watching TV.
Sir, it was like World
War III out here.
Look, uh, I got nothing
else to say, okay?
So please, just leave me alone.
Sure seems scared.
Yeah. Too scared.
Okay, okay. I did what you said.
This time, ése.
But what about next time?
Huh. Thanks.
You saved my life.
You can thank us by telling
us what happened yesterday.
You say anything... Down.
Next time, we may
not be here to save you.
It was Tuesday.
I remember because
it was trash day.
I was taking out my trash
when I heard the gunshots.
That's when I saw him.
Loco Chavez?
Yeah. Loco.
He shot him.
Came around the car...
shot him one last time.
Got in the car, drove away.
Like it was nothing at all.
Mr. Salizar, could
you please tell us
where you were at the
time of the shooting?
Uh, on the side of the
house bringing out my trash.
And what did you hear?
Mr. Salizar, what did you hear?
A noise.
Could you be more specific?
Maybe a...
car backfiring.
Mr. Salizar.
Are you aware that
you are under oath?
Yeah.
Then why don't you confirm
that the noise you heard
actually was a gunshot?
Objection, Your Honor.
The prosecution's
leading the witness.
Sustained.
Okay, Mr. Salizar,
in your own words,
would you please
describe the noise?
Uh, a car backfiring.
And what exactly did
you see after the noise?
Nothing.
I didn't see nothing.
Are you saying that you
didn't see the defendant,
Loco Chavez, standing
over the victim with a gun?
That's right.
No further questions,
Your Honor.
It might help if
you talked about it.
Situation is beyond help.
Loco's gonna walk.
Joe lied under oath today,
and I've got no more witnesses.
You almost can't blame them.
They're so afraid of
what might happen.
We'll find a way.
How's Jacob?
No change.
He's still in a coma.
He's, um... He's still critical.
How is Adam taking it?
Just before Jacob left for work,
he and Adam had an argument.
It really tore Adam up.
He loves his daddy... he does
but... things were said.
I'll go talk to him.
Thanks, Ranger Walker.
I didn't mean it.
Didn't mean what?
Told my dad I hated him.
I didn't mean it.
I don't hate you, Dad.
God, I don't.
Ranger Walker.
Is my dad gonna die?
Only God can answer that, Adam.
Maybe we should talk to Him.
Dear God...
please, please
don't let my dad die.
I know he'd go to heaven
and be with you
and Jesus if he did,
but I don't want him to die.
Could you please make him well?
Please, God. Please.
Amen.
Amen.
Here, let me help you.
It's a long reach.
Look at this. And
in alphabetical order.
Adam, I'm proud of you.
Thanks, Miss Cahill.
You know, you only have
an hour and 15 minutes left
in your community service.
Miss Cahill, I was wondering.
What is it?
Could I, uh, like...
still help out
sometimes after school?
You mean volunteer?
Of course you can.
It would be wonderful.
We'd love to have you.
You keep up the good work.
I'm gonna go help
in the art class.
You gotta help me.
They're trying to kill me.
Who?
The Firelake Bloods.
Josie, get the kids.
In the back room.
Stay down.
Fire!
Drop the bottles.
You're all under arrest.
Come on, man.
Come on.
Get up. You're not dead. Move!
Ranger Walker. I
didn't tell you the truth.
I saw Loco shoot that man.
And I saw all of them
shooting at the fire engine.
I saw him too.
I'll testify against Loco.
I saw the murder.
Me too.
I did too.
Well I'm sure the judge
will declare a mistrial,
and you'll all have the
opportunity to testify.
It look like we may get our
neighborhood back after all.
And if your father had seen
how you handled yourself in there,
he would've been very proud.
Putting their lives on the line
in the face of incredible odds.
Ladies and gentlemen,
that is the true
meaning of heroism.
And with that in mind...
At this time would
Keith Rockwell
please come forward?
For your actions above
and beyond the call of duty,
and for placing your life in
extreme danger to save others,
it is my privilege
to present to you
the Distinguished Service Medal.
Thank you.
Our next award is
a very special tribute
to the bravery of
Jacob Crossland.
For 12 years he
served in Station 76.
Four weeks ago he was shot
while saving a man
from a burning house.
I think all of us who have
worked with him would agree
that the name Jacob
Crossland represents
the finest example of what
a firefighter strives to be.
Because of his heroic act,
the man he rescued is
with us here this evening.
That is why I am so proud
to present the
department's highest award,
the Medal of Valor...
to Jacob Crossland.
Come on, Jacob!
♪ 'Cause the eyes
Of the Ranger ♪
♪ Are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong you
do He's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in Texas ♪
♪ Look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
The Ranger's gonna be ♪
Mrs. Sanchez...
you made the call?
Yes. I called.
That poor boy.
He shoot him because
he did not want
to join the gang.
Did you recognize who did it?
Yes.
It was Loco.
Loco Chavez.
He is the one
who shoot that boy.
Thank you, ma'am.
Loco Chavez.
Leader of the Firelake Bloods.
Yep.
Let's go get him.
♪ Give me my fix, even if
We have to blow you down ♪
♪ Like the mother I faced
Next day, I'm okay... ♪
♪ Livin' on the dark side ♪
♪ Livin' on the dark side ♪
Loco Chavez?
Loco Chavez?
Yeah?
Stand up.
Edmundo Chavez, I'm
placing you under arrest
for the murder of Felipe Agula.
Hey.
Hey, man. Hey, man.
That ain't right.
Don't even think about it, guys.
What do you want us to do, Loco?
It's okay, fellas.
They got nothing.
Oh, wait.
Let me guess.
You got a witness?
Well let me tell
you something, ése.
They had a witness last
time, and the time before that,
and the time before that.
So I don't care
about no witness.
Keep it tight, fellas.
I'll be back before you
get a chance to miss me.
Sure you will. Let's go.
♪ Livin' on the dark side ♪
You were at home at
the time of the murder.
Is that correct?
Yes.
Could you please
tell us what happened.
I hear a gun shot, so I...
I go to my front window,
and I look outside.
It's okay.
Just take your time.
Tell us exactly what you saw.
I saw a man lying on the ground.
And I see another
man with a gun.
He shoot him.
Then I saw him
get into a car and drive away.
Did you see that man's face?
Yes.
Is that man in the
courtroom today?
Yes.
Would you please identify him?
It was him.
Thank you.
Let the record show
that the witness
indicated the defendant.
Nothing further, Your Honor.
Your witness.
May I approach the
witness, Your Honor?
Thank you.
You having trouble
with your glasses?
Yes.
I need them adjusted.
They are new.
I know.
You picked 'em up
just last Wednesday.
That is right.
And can you see better
with your new glasses?
Yes. Much better.
I'm sure you can.
According to a doctor's report,
you had a radical change
in your lens prescription.
Even though you were
wearing your old glasses
and it was getting dark,
you say you clearly
saw this man?
I am sure it was him.
Mrs. Sanchez, you
keep saying "him."
Do you know his name?
Yes.
It's Loco. Loco Chavez.
Could you please tell the court,
what do you know
about Mr. Chavez?
He is part of a gang
that is terrorizing
the neighborhood.
So you don't like him?
Isn't that right, Mrs. Sanchez?
You do not like my client.
And because you don't
like him, you thought
you'd do the
neighborhood a favor
by getting rid of him.
Isn't that true? No.
In fact, you hate
him, don't you? No.
Isn't that true? Yes.
Yes.
I mean...
I submit that you cannot
positively identify the man
that you saw,
and that my client
is an innocent victim
of your prejudice. No.
No... No further
questions, Your Honor.
I'm sorry, Miss Cahill.
I know I let you down.
You did your best, Hannah.
Does this mean
that Loco will go free?
No. Not yet.
We have one more witness.
Your neighbor, Mr. Mercado.
Bitch.
You better keep your
doors locked, lady.
Don't let him frighten you.
Come on.
Hey, Adam. Where's your helmet?
I'm not wearing that
stupid piece of plastic.
Oh, yes you are, young man.
Let's go.
Hi.
Welcome to Station 76.
My name is Jacob Crossland.
How you doing today?
Fine.
All right.
Now, I've been a
firefighter for, uh, 12 years.
Is that your dad?
A firefighter's job
is to save lives...
Yeah. Wow.
That's cool. I wish
my dad was a fireman.
You just think you do.
This fireman stuff is corny.
Adam. Shh.
Not glamorous or exciting.
You can, uh, just ask
Mr. Keith over there.
What do you say, Keith?
Well, I, you know,
just... Whoops!
Meant to do that.
Now, when we're
not out on a call,
what we have to do is make sure
that all of our equipment is
in excellent working condition.
Now what do you say
we take a closer look
at this fire engine, huh?
Yeah.
Who would like to,
uh, blow the siren?
Me! Huh?
All right, how about you?
Come here, young lady.
Get up here in
the officers' seat.
And put your foot on
that button right there.
Oh!
That's the fun part.
Now as you can
see, a firefighter has
a whole lot of different
responsibilities.
All right, kids, back
behind that white line.
Josie, take those kids over
there. You know the drill.
Attention, Engine Company 72,
respond to house
fire, 1600 Black...
Sorry, folks. We
gotta go to work!
Engine Company 72,
respond to house fire.
I remember when this
was a good place to live.
Lots of loving families
and friends who cared.
Well, it can be again.
Putting Loco behind bars
is the beginning of the end
of the Firelake Blood gang.
I wish I could have
been of more help.
Maybe someday the
gangs will be gone.
Maybe someday soon.
Oh, my God, my house!
♪ In the eyes of a Ranger ♪
♪ The unsuspecting stranger ♪
♪ Had better know the truth ♪
♪ Of wrong from right ♪
♪ 'Cause the eyes
Of the Ranger ♪
♪ Are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong you
do He's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in
Texas Look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
The Ranger's gonna be ♪
What am I going to do?
You can stay at the center
for as long as you need.
Gracias, Miss Cahill.
Real sorry about
your house, ma'am.
We got here as soon as we could.
These things are never
as bad as they appear.
Wanna go take a look?
Huh?
Yeah.
Alex, I've been, uh,
meaning to stop by
the center and see you.
I wanna thank you
for letting Adam
perform his community
service at the center.
Well, I'm just glad
the judge agreed.
I mean, spray
painting parked cars.
I can't believe he did that.
Lou Ann and I tried
too hard for that.
Adam is a good boy.
It's just a difficult age.
I mean, you know how
peer pressure can
be overwhelming.
I hope he learned his lesson.
Anyone hurt?
No.
Thank goodness
Hannah wasn't home.
You know what caused it?
Found fragments from
a gasoline firebomb.
Wanna take a look?
Yeah.
Adam... your father's
going to be on TV.
Oh, big deal. Who cares?
You should care.
He's your father.
Hey, look.
Orale, ése. Turn it up.
Considerable property damage,
but we arrived in time
to save the basic structure.
Was it arson?
Yeah, all the evidence
would point in that direction.
You know, you seem to be
particularly affected by this.
Do you have any other comments?
Yeah, just one.
Uh...
I'd sure like to meet
the coward that did this.
Must be a really big man.
Must take a lot of guts to make
a defenseless old woman cry.
I'm sure your
mother's real proud.
Thanks.
Well, there you have it.
Hey, ése. You heard that?
Yeah. I heard it.
Bring you details
as we get them.
Anita Chavez, Channel Nine News.
Back to you in the studio.
If you would like
to help Hannah,
please contact the Dallas
Help Our People Excel Center..
Mom, can I play my game now?
Not right now.
In other news, a Plano man
serving a 31-year
term for bank robbery...
Hi, honey.
Saw you on the news.
I guess I shouldn't have
mouthed off like that, huh?
It just shows you care. Right.
Dad, you got 10 bucks?
What for?
I wanna go to Raging
Waters with Lee.
Adam, you're
grounded until you finish
your community
service, remember?
All right, I'll tell you
what we can do.
I'll give you the 10 bucks,
we'll go see Miss
Cahill at the center,
you can give it to that lady
whose house burned down.
What do you say?
Miss Cahill's center?
Yeah. I don't wanna go there.
I have to go there every day...
Son, we are going
there, and that's final.
Now, come on.
Why should I go with you, huh?
You never go to my soccer games.
I only miss those
games when I'm on duty.
You're always on duty!
That's the only time.
I hate that dumb old
job, and I hate you.
Hey. You can hate
me all you want,
but you will not disrespect me.
Now, you go in your room
and get your stuff. We're leaving.
That's it.
Go on.
Oh. Thank you.
Ah, gracias.
Look who's here.
Yeah, we brought a
few things for Hannah.
Oh.
Hi.
I'm Jacob's wife, Lou Ann.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Our son, uh, Adam,
has something he'd
like to give you too.
Sorry about your house.
Here.
It's for you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I am sorry, Miss Cahill,
but I just can't risk it.
But you were an eyewitness
to the murder, Mr. Mercado.
I mean, your testimony is
crucial to Loco's conviction.
I know. But look at what
happened to Hannah.
If it was just me, it
would be different.
But I have my family.
My... My daughter and
my grandson to think about.
And how safe do you
think your family's gonna be
if Loco goes free?
I know you're right.
Believe me, the best thing
you can do for your family,
for yourself, for
your neighborhood,
is to testify.
I gotta go.
I can't be late for work.
Please, Mr. Mercado. Please.
Think of your grandson.
Wouldn't it be wonderful
if he could grow up
in a neighborhood without gangs?
I'm sorry.
Hey, Chato. No way Loco's
going to prison this time, homey.
A Blood never
abandons a brother.
Look.
There's Pete.
Yeah.
That vato's supposed
to testify against Loco.
Oh, that's not gonna happen.
Damn.
My coffee's cold.
No Elrod, no guns
and my coffee's cold.
This guy supplies guns
to half the gangs in Dallas.
Nobody sees anything,
and my coffee's cold.
Let's have some music.
I said music.
That's better.
♪ Better know the truth... ♪
That is music.
♪ 'Cause the eyes
Of the Ranger ♪
♪ Are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong... ♪
Don't touch it.
♪ He's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in
Texas Look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
The Ranger's gonna be ♪
Come on, all right.
Don't have all
day here, come on.
Drop it here.
Here we go, Elrod.
Let's show these boys
what they're getting
for their money.
Texas Rangers!
Drop your guns!
Come on. Come on. Turn around.
What are you gonna do now?
Nothing.
Nothing at all.
Smart move.
Let's go.
Hola, Papá.
Hey, neighbor.
Hola, Joe.
How's it going?
Slow, Joe. Real slow.
He's so beautiful.
Look at you.
Just yesterday you
were a little baby yourself.
Sarita, I need to talk to you.
Sit down. Come on.
Did you see Miss Cahill today?
Yes.
She wants me to
testify against Loco.
What do you think I should do?
You always told me
that if I did what's right
things would work out, eh?
Do you still believe that?
Oh, yes, I do, but, uh...
it could get very dangerous
for you and the baby.
Papá, it's dangerous now.
I can't argue with that.
I don't know what to do.
I guess I'll... I'll call Miss
Cahill in the morning.
Okay. Mwah.
Don't worry, huh?
Papa, will you watch the baby
while I go out for
some groceries, eh?
Sure.
Okay.
Pete's home.
Good.
Vámonos, vatos.
It's time for the
next witness to burn.
There's no way they'll put
this one out, huh, Chato?
♪ Back on the road ♪
That's pretty good music.
Well, I would say so.
If you didn't like it, I'd
send you to a therapist.
I like it.
I like it, I like it.
♪ Another dollar
Another long day ♪
What do you say we
let old Keith win a hand
before we get done, gentlemen?
Nope.
Lady luck's tired of you,
she can come sit right here.
I'll open.
Give me three.
Give me two.
Say, how's that
boy of yours doing?
I don't know.
Sure seems like every
time we start a conversation,
we get into an argument.
Oh, it's a tough
age. Give him time.
Yeah, when I was his age,
I was a lot worse than he is.
Look at me now.
Two.
And I will take three.
Well, gentlemen, it's
gonna cost you four.
Your bet, Keith.
It's your bet.
You boys ready?
The farm.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Let's finish the hand!
Wait... Nobody touch
the cards. Nobody!
Seventy-six. We're on the scene.
Over.
What the heck was that?
Get a radio!
We have gunshots
fired over here.
Gunshots fired. I
repeat, gunshots.
Get us outta here, Keith.
Get us outta here now.
Hold on!
You all right, Leo? Yep.
Tanner, you all right?!
All units in the vicinity
of 1621 Lakewood,
house fire in progress.
Firefighters under attack.
Shots fired.
This is Ranger
Trivette. We're on it.
What do you wanna do?
I don't know.
I heard shots were fired.
Yeah, you can say that again.
Help!
Somebody please help!
Come on. We'll cover you.
My baby!
Come on.
My baby, somebody! Inside!
Help!
Please help me!
Help!
There's a baby inside!
My baby! Oh, please, help me.
My baby.
My baby.
Clear!
Keith, you check the bedroom.
My baby! Please!
Here, take the baby.
Oh. My baby.
Is my baby okay?
Is he okay?
You need to get back there.
He's not breathing. Is he okay?
Is he okay?
Breathe.
My baby.
It's gonna be great.
He's gonna be all right.
Here you go.
Where's Jacob?!
Good work.
Just breathe easy.
Breathe easy.
Make sure he's got some air.
Jacob, no.
Come on. Come on. Come on.
Hang in there.
Doctor?
Mrs. Crossland, I was
able to remove the bullet,
but I'm afraid it's caused
extensive damage.
Will he be all right?
Well, I... I don't wanna
build false hopes.
He's still not out of the woods.
And if he does live,
there may well be paralysis.
I'm sorry.
You know, I always
thought that he might...
get hurt someday.
Or... that he might get burned.
But to be shot
for doing his job?
This isn't right.
This isn't fair.
Lou Ann, two people are
alive because of Jacob.
But why did it
have to be my dad?
Because he's a very
brave man, Adam.
Walker. We have a problem.
What is it?
I just spoke to the hospital.
Pete Mercado is gonna be fine,
but he's suffering
from smoke inhalation.
He won't be able to
testify for a few days.
We don't have a few days.
Someone in the neighborhood
must've seen something.
Yeah.
Trivette and I
will check it out.
Thanks.
Mr. Salizar, I'm Ranger Walker.
This is Ranger Trivette. Yeah?
Sir, we need to ask you about
the murder that
happened out here recently.
Look, uh, I-I don't know
anything about that.
I mean, I heard about it,
but, uh, no, I
didn't see nothing.
What about the incident
that happened here yesterday:
the fire and the killing?
Were you here?
Yeah.
Wanna tell us what you saw?
Well, nothing.
I mean, I must've been
inside watching TV.
Sir, it was like World
War III out here.
Look, uh, I got nothing
else to say, okay?
So please, just leave me alone.
Sure seems scared.
Yeah. Too scared.
Okay, okay. I did what you said.
This time, ése.
But what about next time?
Huh. Thanks.
You saved my life.
You can thank us by telling
us what happened yesterday.
You say anything... Down.
Next time, we may
not be here to save you.
It was Tuesday.
I remember because
it was trash day.
I was taking out my trash
when I heard the gunshots.
That's when I saw him.
Loco Chavez?
Yeah. Loco.
He shot him.
Came around the car...
shot him one last time.
Got in the car, drove away.
Like it was nothing at all.
Mr. Salizar, could
you please tell us
where you were at the
time of the shooting?
Uh, on the side of the
house bringing out my trash.
And what did you hear?
Mr. Salizar, what did you hear?
A noise.
Could you be more specific?
Maybe a...
car backfiring.
Mr. Salizar.
Are you aware that
you are under oath?
Yeah.
Then why don't you confirm
that the noise you heard
actually was a gunshot?
Objection, Your Honor.
The prosecution's
leading the witness.
Sustained.
Okay, Mr. Salizar,
in your own words,
would you please
describe the noise?
Uh, a car backfiring.
And what exactly did
you see after the noise?
Nothing.
I didn't see nothing.
Are you saying that you
didn't see the defendant,
Loco Chavez, standing
over the victim with a gun?
That's right.
No further questions,
Your Honor.
It might help if
you talked about it.
Situation is beyond help.
Loco's gonna walk.
Joe lied under oath today,
and I've got no more witnesses.
You almost can't blame them.
They're so afraid of
what might happen.
We'll find a way.
How's Jacob?
No change.
He's still in a coma.
He's, um... He's still critical.
How is Adam taking it?
Just before Jacob left for work,
he and Adam had an argument.
It really tore Adam up.
He loves his daddy... he does
but... things were said.
I'll go talk to him.
Thanks, Ranger Walker.
I didn't mean it.
Didn't mean what?
Told my dad I hated him.
I didn't mean it.
I don't hate you, Dad.
God, I don't.
Ranger Walker.
Is my dad gonna die?
Only God can answer that, Adam.
Maybe we should talk to Him.
Dear God...
please, please
don't let my dad die.
I know he'd go to heaven
and be with you
and Jesus if he did,
but I don't want him to die.
Could you please make him well?
Please, God. Please.
Amen.
Amen.
Here, let me help you.
It's a long reach.
Look at this. And
in alphabetical order.
Adam, I'm proud of you.
Thanks, Miss Cahill.
You know, you only have
an hour and 15 minutes left
in your community service.
Miss Cahill, I was wondering.
What is it?
Could I, uh, like...
still help out
sometimes after school?
You mean volunteer?
Of course you can.
It would be wonderful.
We'd love to have you.
You keep up the good work.
I'm gonna go help
in the art class.
You gotta help me.
They're trying to kill me.
Who?
The Firelake Bloods.
Josie, get the kids.
In the back room.
Stay down.
Fire!
Drop the bottles.
You're all under arrest.
Come on, man.
Come on.
Get up. You're not dead. Move!
Ranger Walker. I
didn't tell you the truth.
I saw Loco shoot that man.
And I saw all of them
shooting at the fire engine.
I saw him too.
I'll testify against Loco.
I saw the murder.
Me too.
I did too.
Well I'm sure the judge
will declare a mistrial,
and you'll all have the
opportunity to testify.
It look like we may get our
neighborhood back after all.
And if your father had seen
how you handled yourself in there,
he would've been very proud.
Putting their lives on the line
in the face of incredible odds.
Ladies and gentlemen,
that is the true
meaning of heroism.
And with that in mind...
At this time would
Keith Rockwell
please come forward?
For your actions above
and beyond the call of duty,
and for placing your life in
extreme danger to save others,
it is my privilege
to present to you
the Distinguished Service Medal.
Thank you.
Our next award is
a very special tribute
to the bravery of
Jacob Crossland.
For 12 years he
served in Station 76.
Four weeks ago he was shot
while saving a man
from a burning house.
I think all of us who have
worked with him would agree
that the name Jacob
Crossland represents
the finest example of what
a firefighter strives to be.
Because of his heroic act,
the man he rescued is
with us here this evening.
That is why I am so proud
to present the
department's highest award,
the Medal of Valor...
to Jacob Crossland.
Come on, Jacob!
♪ 'Cause the eyes
Of the Ranger ♪
♪ Are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong you
do He's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in Texas ♪
♪ Look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
The Ranger's gonna be ♪