Wilfred (2011–2014): Season 3, Episode 12 - Heroism - full transcript

Wilfred's path to valor puts Ryan in danger.

Hey, Ryan!

Hey! Where you been, man?

Uh, j-just went for a run.

No, I mean, like, in life.

Seems like we haven't seen
your cool ass in, like, forever.

If I didn't know better,
I'd say you were avoiding us.

Well, I...

Hey! Hey!

I thought I told you
to stay off my property.

You've got a smart mouth
and a bad attitude.

I know your mother!



Yeah, that's right,
walk away, bitch.

I just, uh...

I'm just yanking
your junk, man.

I know you've been busy.

I know what you're thinking.

But we haven't bought
anything yet.

We're just getting
an estimate.

On the, uh...

home security system.

Oh, right.
Yeah.

Jenna heard about a couple of
recent break-ins in Venice.

And she's super nervous
about it,

even though they're not really
that close to our neighborhood.

I think she's overreacting.



I mean, this thing
could set us back

at least a couple of G's.

Wow.
Hey.

You wouldn't mind
talking to her, would you?

I mean, just-just, you know,

letting her know
the neighborhood's safe and all.

Aw, well, I-I don't know

what I could say that
you haven't already said.

No, it'd mean more
coming from you.

I mean, she thinks I'm only
against the security system

'cause I'm a cheapskate.

Uh, okay, I guess if I,

if I run into her, then
I'll try and bring it up.

Ah, thanks, brochacho.

I'll see you later, man.

Yeah, now where you gonna go,

you little AIDS of the sky?

What... wh-what are...
what are you doing?

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Ease up, chief!

I don't want no trouble!

It touched me!
It touched me!

It almost touched me.

I've got to toughen up.

I couldn't even intimidate
that loitering wise-ass.

You know, I spoke
to his mother, by the way.

You know
what she said to me?

"Why don't you find a real crime
to solve, McGruff?"

And you wonder
where he gets it from.

Well, you don't have to worry

about protecting
your yard anymore.

Apparently,
Jenna's thinking about

installing
a home security system.

Bite your tongue!

A home security system to a dog

is like the cotton gin
to a slave.

It's an insult.

It says you're
easily replaceable.

You know why they call us
"watch dogs," Ryan?

I have no idea.

No one does.

Point is, it's the duty
of the household dog

to heroically protect
the property.

I don't get
what the big deal is.

You know Howard
from down the street?

He got replaced
by a home security system.

Guess what they call him now.

Howard the Dickhead.

That's because
they think he's a coward.

Please, Ryan.

You've got to convince Jenna
that she's overthinking

all this security stuff.
Um...

in case you forgot, I sort
of had feelings for her.

Look, I-I thought we agreed
that it was better for everyone,

especially Jenna,
if I stayed away.

It's different this time.

Jenna really needs
your help, mate.

No, you need my help.

You just don't want
to look like a pussy

in front of the
neighborhood dogs.

Fine.

I'll handle this myself.

What are you gonna do?

Like I said,

if I want to be
a real hero dog,

then it's time to man up.

And I'm gonna do
that through training,

discipline
and searching "hero dog"

to see what that even means.

Ah, check it out.

This stud-muffin called 911
when his owner fainted.

Whoa! A cop dog.

Apprehended
a mugging suspect.

Dragged a five-year-old kid
out of a house fire.

And then a year later,

saved his partner from
a boring cocaine-free weekend

by helping him seize two kilos
of that good raw.

Whew. Damn.

Well, well, well.

I see you're creeping out
the back like a little vag

to-- let me guess--
avoid Jenna?

And I see you're literally
tiptoeing into the back alley

to-- let me guess-- avoid
the pigeon in the front yard?

Pigeon?

There's three of them now.

And they're all strutting
around, bobbing their heads

to that black rapper music
playing on their headphones.

Shit, let's get out of here.

You got to admit,
all this sneaking around,

this is no way to live.

I'm just trying to
keep my distance.

I'm not sneaking around.

Well, I am.

And it's been hell.

Been so nervous, I haven't
shit since yesterday morning.

Wilfred, you need to shit.

I'm fine.

Seriously. Just try.

Ah, this could take awhile.

Would you mind grabbing us
something to read?

Like, uh, perhaps, uh,
that impressive flyer

that looks like someone spent
a lot of time working on.

"Neighborhood watch"?

What the hell?

This says I organized it!

Whoa!

That is weird.

You did this.

This is just a stupid excuse
to show how

brave and heroic
you are to the other dogs.

God, now all these people
are gonna

show up at my house.

Right now?

You must be Ryan.

Yeah, um, I'm guessing
you're here

for the neighborhood
watch meeting?
Yeah.

I got to say, I'm-I'm
thrilled about this.

'Cause, uh, my bike got
swiped a couple weeks ago,

and it's, like, I'm feeling

like I'm not gonna take
this crap anymore.

Right on, man.

I couldn't have
said it better myself.

Because I can't say things
'cause I'm a dog.

Uh-huh.
Well, look, the thing is...

Sorry I'm late!

Oh, my God, Ryan,
when I saw your flyer,

I was like, this is perfect.

I've been so worried
about the recent break-ins,

and now we can actually

do something about it.

Hi, I'm Jenna.

Alan.
Nice to meet you.

I'm gonna go
put these inside.

Hey, listen, man, um,

I don't think I can
participate in this anymore.

Thing is, I've had a huge
hard-on for that Jenna chick,

like, ever since she moved
up the block from me.

And I just think the
idea of walking

around the neighborhood
together, hanging out,

sharing our thoughts,
making each other laugh,

getting closer...

it's just too
much temptation.

I mean, she's married, right?

I'm sorry, man.

I'm out.
I can't do it.

You coming?

What happened to Alan?

Maybe this was a bad idea.

You know, the-the turnout
wasn't exactly what I expected.

I-I think we should
just call it off.

What?

No, this is a
great idea, Ryan.

Property crime in
Venice has increased

by almost two percent
in the last six months.

I mean, this is our chance to
take back the neighborhood.

Just the two of us?

If it's two determined
people like you and me,

then, yeah, we can do it.

Okay.

I'm in.

Besides, it won't just
be the two of us.

Wilfy'll help!

Oh.

Get on the ground!

Thanks a lot.

Now I have to spend two hours

a day with Jenna,
one on one.

It's all for a
good cause, Ryan.

Bear?

Would you please do me
the honor of pinning on

my official canine
enforcement unit badge?

Hey.

Hey, no, no,
no, no, no.

Okay, we promised,
no tears.

Look, you knew what
you were getting into

before you got
involved with me.

I'm a cop.

This is who I am.

Danger is just a part...

Wait, are you...
are you laughing?

What do you mean
you smell pussy?

Where?

Oh.

You know what?

Call someone else
the next time you need help.

How do I
pin this thing on?

Wilfred, don't.

No, it's okay, Ryan.

I've got this. Relax.

Ryan?

I think... I think
I made a mistake.

It hurts.

It... it hurts.

It hurts.
I told you.

This really hurts.

All right, you mopes,
you know the routine.

Up against the wall.

Look, we can do this
the easy way or the hard way.

You know what?

Warning, warning, warning!

You've all been issued warnings.

I hope you're proud
of yourselves.

It's actually good we're
doing this in the morning.

I read that most
home invasions occur

between the hours of
7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Huh.
I saw on the police
blotter last night

that someone's garage
was broken into

less than a mile
away from us.

And Drew thinks
I'm being ridiculous

for wanting a home
security system.

Well, it's not like you've
really needed one before, right?

Listen, we were trying to keep
this quiet, but it's you, so...

The reason I've
been so concerned

about the neighborhood
lately is 'cause...

well, if Drew and I are
gonna raise a family here,

then I want to make
sure it's safe.

You're pregnant?

No, no. Not yet.

But we just
started trying.

W-We've talked
about it a lot.

What we went
through last time

when we thought I
was pregnant and...

We're ready now.

That's great.

I'm excited for you.

Thanks, Ryan.

God, it feels so good
to finally share that.

I feel like I barely
see you anymore.

I've missed this.

Hey! Jenna, Ryan!

Hey, Margot.

Nice work.

What?

I said, "Nice work."

In your garden.

Wait, hang on,
I'll come over.

Classic Margot--
couldn't hear death

if it was knocking
on her door.

Wilfred!

No!

Look out, bitch!

I admit, it's possible

I may have misjudged the
situation by, like, 100%.

I'll do better
next time.

There's not gonna be
a next time.

You heard Jenna;
you're done.

I'm off the force?

I'm done, too, if it makes
you feel any better.

I'm never gonna be
like that cop dog.

I'm never gonna save
anyone from a house fire

or provide my
partner with

a weekend-long
nose blizzard.

I assume you'll want me
to turn in my badge.

I really don't care.

Goddamn it!

Mm.

Oh, shit! Ryan!

What the hell are you doing?!

Making a sammich.

All right, fine.

I was staging a burglary

so I could call 911
and become a hero.

Was punching me in the face
part of your plan?

I'm sorry. I thought
you were a real burglar.

You know, the way Jenna's
been going on and on

about all the
recent break-ins.

Whoa!

Ryan, are you okay?!

Oh, my God.

This is the moment
I've been waiting for.

You can do this.
Just concentrate.

You're a hero dog.

Okay, okay. 911.

All you have to do
is press 911.

Five...

Shit!

No, that's wrong!

Five is not nine.

Okay, starting over.

9-9-9-9-9...

9... pound sign.

Damn it!

Ryan? Hello?

Jenna. Shit.

If she sees me here,
she'll know I couldn't save you.

Ryan? Ryan?

What happened?!

I-I fell.

I heard a noise from my house,

and then your door was open.

Oh, my God, you've been robbed!

You seem good
for the most part,

but you could still could
have a minor concussion.

Whoa!
What happened?

I think we've got all we need,
Mr. Newman. We'll be in touch.

Thanks, Officer.
Don't worry.

In case it's a concussion,
I'm gonna stay with you tonight.

Oh, Jenna,
that's-that's not necessary.

Please. How awful
would I feel

if, God forbid,
something happened?

Plus, Drew's in Phoenix
for the night on business,

so it's probably safer
if we stay together anyway.

Come here, Wilfred!

Yeah, I get it.

You want me close by
for protection.

Oh, look how scared Wilfred is.

He's whimpering.

I'm not whimpering.

He probably senses that
something bad happened.

Typical scaredy-cat Wilfy.

Who are you calling
a goddamn scaredy-cat?!

Aw, he's shaking.

I can't believe what's happening
to this neighborhood.

I'm definitely installing
that security system now.

I'm a complete failure.

My father was right about me
when he looked me in the eye

and said...

Maybe we should
even get a panic room.

I've looked into it,
and they're not that uncommon.

Sure, some of them
are expensive,

but you can't really put a price
on your family's safety, right?

Jenna, you know, I'm
actually feeling better.

Maybe you should

just take Wilfred
and head home.

I hate keeping you
awake like this.
Ryan, it's nothing.

And besides, what if
the burglars come back?

You're in no shape
to protect yourself.

I've been taking these
self-defense classes at Equinox,

and I've gotten
pretty good.

There are these
certain pressure points

on the side of your neck
and then just below the ears.

And if you press on them...
Jenna, please!

I don't need
your protection.

I'm fine, really.

Are you sure? Because...

Yes, I'm sure.

I don't think
I have a concussion.

I just want to get some sleep.

Please, just go home.

Oh, uh... okay.

Dick.

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit
between El Segundo

and Mar Vista at 10:00 a.m.
this morning.

Rattled residents from Torrance
to this Venice neighborhood...

What happened?

Is everybody okay?

We just woke up, and
there was all this smoke.

Oh, my God!
Wilfred?

Wilfred!
Wilfred!

Wilfred!

Wilfred,
what did you do?!

Apparently nothing.

I know you set
that fire!

It's true.

I wanted to save Jenna and Drew.

I wanted to be a hero.

But I couldn't even save myself.

You're insane!

All this to impress
the neighborhood dogs?

It was never
about the dogs, Ryan.

It was always for Jenna.

What, so she wouldn't
get a security system?

It was never about that either.

I don't believe you!

Maybe you haven't noticed, Ryan,

but Jenna's in a bad
place right now.

All this obsession with
neighborhood security,

double-checking and
triple-checking the door locks,

she can't even walk from her
car to the grocery store

without clutching a can
of pepper spray.

I thought I could make her
feel safe.

You know what?

Me, too.

I thought I was protecting her
by staying away,

but... I should've
been there for her.

Oh, my God.

Bear's still in there!

Wilfred, no, no, no!
Bear will be fine!

That's what I'm
worried about!

When I was inside,

I didn't lock Bear
in the bedroom!

If I don't go back in,
Bear will live!

Bear, don't live!

I can't go on without
you being dead!

Somebody, please
don't save bear!

Okay, I'll see
you soon. Bye.

Drew says Wilfred's
gonna be fine.

They're leaving
the vet now.

Good.

Ryan, what you did
for Wilfred...

I can't thank you enough.

Oh, it's nothing.

It's the only thing
I could've done.

I should get out
of your hair.

That Alan guy said

I could stay at his place
until Drew got back, so...

Jenna, stay.

I'm-I'm really sorry
about the other night.

No, it's okay.
I was being pushy.

I've just been so worried

about all this
neighborhood crime stuff.

I mean, I don't want
to raise a child

in an unsafe environment.

Honestly, after all
this craziness,

maybe we should just
put the baby stuff

on hold for a while.

Till the neighborhood's
safe enough?

Or until we can afford to move
somewhere less dangerous.

Jenna, do you think

any neighborhood will
ever feel safe enough?

Oh, my God.

What's wrong with me?

When I first heard
I was pregnant,

I felt depressed.

And then when it turned out
I wasn't, I felt relieved.

And then ashamed because
I felt relieved.

I-I always thought
I wanted to be like my mom:

perfect husband,
huge family.

She was so disappointed

when she heard
I wasn't pregnant.

Well, when I was kid,

my dad wanted me
to be a lawyer.

Before I knew it,
I was going to law school

and working at his firm.

I was miserable,
and I finally snapped.

And I went to
a really dark place.

Happiness is hard to find.

Real, true happiness.

We got to try taking risks

without second-guessing
yourself or worrying

about the consequences.

Otherwise, you'll never
really know.

Uh...

You okay?

Yeah.