9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) s02e11 Episode Script
Slow Burn
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Ladies and gentlemen,
today is a very big day.
I don't need to tell you how ruthless our suspect is.
He's a public menace responsible for tens of millions in property damage.
He has burned, maimed and killed innocent people.
And he's done it all while hiding in plain sight.
Oh, he thinks he's smarter than us.
And for too long, he's been right.
Now, make no mistake, this man is a dangerous sociopath who will do anything to avoid capture.
So, keep your head up, watch your six and let's get this son of a bitch.
Get him up.
Owen Strand, you are under arrest for criminal trespass, reckless destruction of property, aggravated assault and arson.
Get him out of here.
Captain Strand.
Good to see you're up.
It's good to see you, Dr.
Jacobs.
How you feeling? If I were in the game of Operation, - I wouldn't have buzzed once.
- Mm.
Well, I am afraid to say you would have one time, unfortunately.
Is there a complication? No, not a complication, exactly.
Just, during surgery, we discovered your tumor was larger than we anticipated.
What does that mean? Did you get everything? Absolutely.
It just means that your recovery will take longer than we expected.
So, six days instead of five? Uh, more like three to four weeks.
Three to four weeks? Doctor, I can't be away from work that long.
The taxpayers need me.
Dad, I'm sure the taxpayers will understand.
Well, until your O2 levels return to normal, you will experience shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing.
But the good news is all you need to do to feel better is to kick your legs up and relax.
That's not good news for my dad.
Well, either way, the takeaway here is it was a success.
Now, I will want to keep you overnight, but you should be good to go tomorrow.
All right, well, thank you, Doctor.
- You're so welcome.
Mm-hmm.
- Thank you.
Four weeks? That's like two fortnights.
Eh, don't worry, we'll find a way to pass the time.
Oh, that reminds me.
Carlos and I brought you something.
You guys, you didn't have to do that.
Oh, you can just take the lid off.
Oh.
It's a puzzle.
You hate it.
No, I-I love it.
Lookit I love poker and I love dogs, and I have both of them right here.
I haven't done one of these since I was seven.
Yeah, 'cause you haven't sat still long enough to try one.
And here's a tip: start with the corners.
Oh.
I believe this is for you.
- Oh! - There he is! - What up? - You guys are the best.
- How you doing, Cap? - That's a question for you.
How you doing, Cap? I'm just keeping your seat warm.
Although he did say he was gonna sell your espresso machine - for a mechanical bull.
- That would be so dope.
You guys are so fired.
Oh, probie, did you water the philodendron in the house this morning? I almost did.
But I remembered to water the dog, though.
Close enough.
Doc says I'll be home by tomorrow, by the way.
Cool, I'll have the tequila standing by.
Hey, no booze while he's on painkillers.
Okay, so, home tomorrow, and then how long till you're back at the firehouse? I'm shooting for ten days.
No, it's three weeks, minimum, and-and that's pushing it.
Look, take your time, Cap.
There ain't nothing to worry about, all right? It's been pretty quiet around here.
Why'd you have to jinx it, Judd? Have fun storming the castle.
Be safe.
Captain Ryder, welcome to the show.
- Still sounds funny hearing that.
- You'll get used to it.
Yeah, well, I better.
I just found out Owen's gonna be out for another month.
- Is he okay? - Yeah, he'll be fine.
- What do we got? - Car blew out a tire.
Hit the guardrail, spun out and clipped the truck that was towing the boat.
Right.
So where's the truck? That's where y'all come in.
Please help us! Okay, 126, let's back that engine up to the rail.
Chavez, you're gonna be with me on the winches.
Marwani, Strickland, y'all get harnessed up.
Y'all are on rescue, and let's be fast, because that chain ain't long for this world.
Copy that, Cap.
You think we should put the rescue cushion out on the ground? There's no point, not this high up.
Zombie Paradise? Why would anybody name their boat that? You'll have to remember to ask them when we get down there.
- Let's do it.
- Hey, it's FireFox.
Are you FireFox? - Guilty.
- Oh, my God, you guys.
She's, like, the Serena Williams of firefighters.
Say something to my followers.
9,000 are watching.
- Please.
- Uh, keep calm, carry on and feel free to like me on Insta.
Anyways, going down.
Is she not the coolest? You got the winch up.
Stay light, stay sharp.
If that truck starts to go, kick out.
No hero stuff.
Kind of in the job description, no? - Good, good.
- All right, slow and steady.
Nice and light.
Good, good, good.
Austin Fire.
We're coming to you.
Oh, thank God.
Please hurry.
Hey, Marj, you smell that? Yeah.
Fuel.
- All right, topside, we're good.
- Kill the winch! Austin FD.
We're gonna get you out of here, okay? I just need you to try to remain still.
Okay.
I told you they'd make it in time.
Yes, you did, baby, yes, you did.
Is anybody hurt or in pain? - Just some scrapes.
- Uh My legs are-are pinned under the wheel.
Otherwise I'm fine.
We're gonna open the door now, all right? Driver's legs are pinned under the wheel.
Send down the Jaws, topside.
Hey.
Don't sweat it.
They're sending me down the tool that's gonna pop this right off.
My name's Marjan and that's Paul.
- McKenna.
My husband's Brady.
- Husband? You two are babies.
How long you been married? Uh, four years this July.
Can you unbuckle your seat belt for me? No.
It's stuck.
I'm gonna cut you out, okay? Jaws are coming down the line, Marj.
You're doing great, you're almost out of here.
The chain won't be able to hold that truck much longer.
- Copy that.
- So, what made you two decide to rush in? Sounds crazy, right doing it so young? Not to me.
I got engaged when I was 12.
- Real talk.
- Wow.
My parents said I should wait until I figured out who I really was.
But I knew.
I wanted to be his partner.
It's time to go.
All right? I want you to wrap your arms around me, okay? Hey.
You got this, McKenna.
Okay.
- Good, good.
- W-What about Brady? - He'll be right behind you.
- I'll see you up there.
You better.
Love you.
You too.
Okay, topside, take us up.
Okay, Brady, now it's your turn.
Tell me if anything starts to hurt, yeah? Yeah.
Doing great, doing great.
Okay, good.
Great job, McKenna.
Very good.
Hey.
McKenna, this is Tommy and Nancy.
- All right, hold on, please.
- Come with us, so that - No, I can't leave my husband.
- Let me take it off.
- Listen, it's okay, all right? - Oh, no, no, I Sit down right here.
You're gonna catch your breath.
I'm not worried.
He's in good hands.
Seriously, Marjan is a boss.
- So, Zombie Paradise.
- What? Your boat.
What's it mean? Uh uh, dumb joke between M-McKenna and I.
The boat is our escape plan in case of a zombie apocalypse.
What major body of water are you hoping to escape to in Austin Lake Travis? I guess we just didn't think it through Kid was 26 years old.
He had a wife that loved him.
I don't know.
Marwani was that close to getting him out when How's she doing? She's stoic, she's strong.
She's Marjan.
Ain't the first time, uh, she's lost someone in her career.
And you? Honestly? Uh I'm struggling.
I-I I keep going over it in my head, you know? Like-like, maybe if we had tried to secure the truck before I sent Marjan and Paul down, I Maybe You didn't have time.
You saved the passenger.
That's what you should focus on.
If you'd had delayed that rescue, you could've lost them both.
But it's like what if we could have saved them both? You're never gonna know.
That's the curse of being captain.
I ain't sure I'm cut out for it.
It's always this way? - Every time.
- So, then, how do you keep, you know, your mind from going into a spin cycle every time you show up for a call? We're in the uncertainty business.
They don't give you the captain's helmet because you know all of the answers.
They give it to you because you can be decisive even when you don't.
And then live with the consequences.
Heavy is the head that wears that helmet.
Heavy is the head.
Well, you could have told me that before asking me to put it on, you know.
Then you might not have taken the job.
Look, Judd, I chose you to hold down the fort because I know who you are.
- I appreciate that, Cap.
- Coffee? Hey, speaking of holding down the forts, how, uh, how was your first day off of work? Relaxing.
I did some tai chi.
Finally started that Churchill biography I've been meaning to get into and TK got me a little puzzle.
Ah.
The one with the-the shrink-wrap still on it? I'll get to it.
You're-you're climbing up the walls, ain't you? Yeah.
Yeah.
You know who you should call? - Who? - Billy.
Billy Billy Tyson Billy? Uh, yeah, your old best frenemy Billy.
Oh, man, he's too busy running his firehouse to come hang out with me.
Oh, you haven't heard, have you? Thyroid cancer came roaring back after the holidays.
At first I thought I had COVID Which I did.
Ugh.
Anyway, uh, this time it spread to my lymph nodes.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Billy.
And I'm sorry I didn't keep in contact.
Don't give me that "Oh, poor you" look, New York.
Okay? I whupped its ass once before, I will do it again.
I have no doubt, Texas.
What are you doing playing hooky from work, come to see me in my humble abode? There's nothing humble about this abode.
I mean that as a compliment.
Particularly if you like antlers.
All right, smartass, you're gonna be the next head up on that wall.
No, I'm, uh I had my wedge resection surgery.
So I'm convalescing.
So you're officially cancer-free? Yeah.
For now.
Well, hell, buddy, that is That-that's great news.
Good for you, man.
I mean it.
Thank you.
Thank you, Billy.
Uh, how long you supposed to be convalescing? Two weeks or so.
They told you a month, right? Yeah, they pretty much did.
For working dogs like us, that might as well be an eternity.
But I'm gonna keep busy.
I have some, uh, meditation tapes.
I'm gonna paint my bathroom and, uh, maybe re-pot some plants.
Good God, New York, I got a triple espresso here, and you're still putting me to sleep.
All units be advised, Code 2, 1376 Cherokee Lane.
Austin Emergency Dispatch.
They have an app for that? Yeah, there's an app for that.
Shh.
10-35 in progress.
Suspect is highly dan Eh, it's just a hostage situation, no fire.
Do you jump on that every time you hear a siren? It's kind of pathetic, isn't it? Getting a little rush just from tuning in.
Yeah, but I can't imagine it's very good for your mental health.
Maybe not.
But at this point I will take anything that helps me forget.
That you have cancer? That I'm a dog who can't hunt.
All right, we got potato cheese balls, uh, wasabi peas for Marjan, sunflower seeds for Paul, and Nancy's beef jerky.
Okay, I think we're all set.
What? I don't know, is a board game really the right idea for tonight? - Why wouldn't it be? - It just feels weird, after what Marjan went through, to act like nothing's wrong.
Well, the whole point is to act like nothing's wrong.
I mean, I'm sure she's cried enough for one day.
All right, so we're gonna give her a good time and get her mind off of it.
So don't bring it up, okay? And whatever you do, do not give her the Carlos cow eyes.
The Carlos cow eyes? You know, when you get all lovey and concerned.
- Soulful, big, brown eyes, it - Mm-hmm.
absolutely wrecks people.
- You think they're soulful? - Shut up.
Oh.
- Hey, hey.
- The party's here.
- Come on.
- Let's go, let's go.
All right, two wheats, babe.
- This is it.
- Come on, now we can build that city.
Oh, my God, they're going to win again.
- I'm calling it this is rigged.
- Mm-hmm.
Rigged.
Yeah, you know what, y'all, hey, hey, how about - we start an alliance to take down this whole - Yes.
- Tarlos juggernaut or whatever's going on over here? - Hell yeah.
- I'm in.
Nancy, can I trade you three sheep for a brick? - Deal.
Hey, whoa, whoa.
Not fair.
Hey, stop whining, okay? It's all over anyways.
Unless Marj draws another knight card.
And what are the odds of that? Knight, suckas! - Oh! - Pretty good! - Damn! Who's got the largest army now? I believe that makes ten points, so, game over.
This calls for celebratory libations.
- Who wants a refill? - Beer me, brah.
Please.
Thank you so much.
Somebody's blowing up over there.
Are you going viral again or something? Hey, Marj, what's wrong? People are being really mean.
"She should change her name from FireFox to Glory Hog".
And some guy just called me "Thirsty FD".
The hell's happening? I don't know, but I keep getting tagged in this video.
Oh, is-is that It's the girl from the truck.
Hey, it's McKenna.
A lot of you probably heard I lost the love of my life.
I didn't think this week could get any worse, but it did.
Because I just found out while Brady and I were hanging 100 feet off the ground, terrified, the firefighter who was supposed to save us was taking her sweet time flexing for the cameras.
Meet FireFox, you guys.
Keep calm, carry on, and feel free to like me on Insta.
Anyways, going down.
FireFox, you should be ashamed of yourself.
You care more about likes than people's lives.
"Going down"? Hilarious.
Well, I hope everyone who sees this video makes sure you go down.
Because it's what you deserve.
Oh, no.
Come in.
Hey, Cap.
Uh, Owen.
I was just gonna head out.
Well, enjoy your inner tubing.
Yeah, we just call it tubing.
Hey, you sure you don't need help finishing this up? I mean, together we can get this done way faster.
What makes you think I want it done faster? Because painting sucks.
Only when you start with the idea of finishing it.
Why would you start anything without the idea of finishing? See, you see this as a boring act keeping you from something else.
I see it as a restorative act of meditation.
Ichigyo-zammai, as they would say in Zen.
It's achieving your flow state.
I Oh Yeah, thanks, but I think I prefer my flow state to come with a Styrofoam cooler - and a tall boy.
- Well, to each his own.
Don't forget your sunscreen.
If we truly desire Zen, we must begin to unify our thoughts and our actions.
When we do, we find distracting thoughts begin to disappear.
Along with my interest.
We dedicate the virtues of our session and our reciting of "maka hannya".
Our tasks are like fire burning healthy wood that will often slip through our grasp.
When that happens, we simply must begin our work again.
And again.
You know what? No.
Ooh, a storm is Black Mustang on Highway 71 traveling westbound, going over 100 miles per hour.
All right, copy, Dispatch.
121 en route.
Rescue 126, patient is a 45-year-old male complaining of chest pains.
Copy 121.
Upgrading to five-alarm fire Suspect is female, red T-shirt and jeans, last seen heading south on Hammond.
That's correct, the cows are out of the trailer and in the median.
We have a 10-54, corner of Rose and Buford.
10-4, Unit 4LH, we have eyes on the vehicle going southbound.
Copy.
Hazmat 1, school substance is noxious and highly corrosive.
Proceed with extreme caution.
Over.
Copy that, Dispatch.
I'm in the area.
I'm on my way.
Copy 121.
A tractor trailer is on fire.
Proceed southbound on I-35.
Over.
Copy that.
We're en route.
Yeah, we have suspect in custody.
Just looking for his pants.
War, children This is Dispatch.
Please respond to a 10-56.
Copy that, Dispatch.
We are in pursuit.
Go.
Ladder 120, they're saying that the car knocked the hydrant clean off.
- Hello? - Hey, Dad.
Where are you? Are you jogging? No, no, I'm just out for a walk.
- Trying to get my wind back.
- If you're tired, Dr.
Jacobs said not to push it.
Okay? Oh, no, I feel fine.
Hey, I started the puzzle.
You're right, beginning in the corners game changer.
Really? I'm so glad.
Hey, uh, Carlos and I were wondering if you wanted to join us for dinner this week with his parents, so, you know, we could get to know each other without anybody getting shot this time.
Well, I'd love that.
You name the place and time - I'll be there.
- Okay.
I'll text you.
Oh, and, Dad, you really do sound great.
I feel great.
10-4.
Unit 452-F-20 responding.
- Hi.
- Hi.
That'll be $3.
25.
Station 126, respond to reported smoke at 1840 Pecos Avenue.
1840 Pecos? That's right nearby.
Uh, yeah, I think it's, like, three blocks that way.
Hey, you forgot your juice.
Hey! Hey! Hey, anybody here? Hey! Hey! Hey, stop.
I got you.
Hold still! Okay, is there anyone else in there? Gerald.
He was in the back.
He's trapped in the back.
Okay, okay, all right.
You hold still.
Help is on the way.
Gerald! Gerald, are you in here? Gerald? Over here! Help! I can't see! I can't see! Stop! Stop running! I'm coming to you.
Over here! - I'm right here.
- I can't see.
I think you had a flashover.
It can make you temporarily blind.
Okay put this over your face.
Try not to breathe! All right, hey, Gallagher, Ricardo, get over there and give first aid to them till medical gets here.
Marwani, let's get that two and a half hooked up.
What the hell you doing here? - I was in the area.
- Talk about Johnny on the Spot.
Look, we're dealing with arson.
I saw signs of accelerant in there, so be careful.
Okay, why don't you go get checked out by the med? - Yeah? - No, no, no.
No, I'm good.
All right, fire began in the northwest corner, so we let's concentrate on that wall.
Paul, Mateo, get up that ladder and get ready to ventilate.
Sure thing, Cap.
Cap, you got to get out of the street tonight, okay? You're not caption tonight, you're a civilian.
Okay? You got to go, Owen, you got to go.
All right, you're right, you're right, Captain.
It's your scene.
126, give 'em hell.
Hey, Cap, this is AFD Arson Investigator Dennis Raymond.
He's here to take your statement about what you saw at the fire last night.
- Good to meet you, Investigator.
- It's an honor.
I've been following your career since you got to Austin.
Do you mind if I use your desk, Captain Ryder? You mean, our desk.
Yeah, sure, go ahead, go ahead.
Okay.
So, according to Captain Ryder's I.
R upon leaving the structure fire at 1840 Pecos Thursday, you stated that you were certain it was arson.
That's right.
Okay, can you walk me through, uh, what led you to that conclusion? But first, um, maybe start with how you arrived five minutes before the fire company? I was in the neighborhood.
I was at a coffee shop getting a green juice.
Yeah, he drinks that stuff by the gallon.
Small thing, um if I'm not mistaken, the textile shop is three blocks in the opposite direction of your home from the coffee shop.
So why were you headed headed that way? I was listening to the Austin, uh, FD 911 app.
May I inquire as to why? For fun.
But, uh, anyway, I-I heard the call come out and I got to the scene as fast as I could, and right away, I felt something was wrong.
Oh, you felt it? Yeah? Felt it in your gut? Yeah, the fire was too fast too quick.
And then I saw him.
Yes, the, uh the man in the hoodie.
Uh Uh, Captain Ryder put that in his I.
R.
Would-would you mind describing him for me? Five, ten ish.
Medium build.
Medium build? That's it? Well, it was dark and he had his back to me.
So how do you know it was a him? Well, I don't.
But I know the profile of an arsonist.
And what would that be? Loner male feels inadequate, wants to exert some sort of power in his life.
Look, I think if you go back and look at the security cameras in the area you're gonna find him.
We did, uh, actually.
Nothing.
Look, the burn patterns at the point of origin were classic sharp V telltale sign of arson.
Yes, it can be.
But not always.
I've been doing this over 30 years, Investigator.
Fire doesn't move that quickly without help.
The dogs found no traces of accelerant.
I spoke with the cleaners.
And they didn't see anything or anyone suspicious.
Well, then he had a clever way of setting it off.
- Look, I saw alligator char.
- Mm-hmm.
You don't get scales that deep or that shiny without an accelerant.
This is arson.
It was sophisticated, it was deadly.
And it's gonna happen again, 'cause this guy's not gonna stop until he gets caught.
You want a glass of water, Cap? No, no, I'm-I'm I'm fine, it's just my lungs are a little tight from the surgery.
Captain Strand, I understand, recently, that you discovered some explosives that cracked a major case for the Texas Rangers.
I-I read you, personally, tracked down the perpetrators yourself.
Well, I was-I was just trying to help my son.
Still, that that must have been a thrill, right? And it might be tempting to want to break open another one with all that free time you have on your hands? Yeah, look, this isn't about me getting a new hobby.
If you go back to that scene, you're gonna find something.
I promise you we will leave no stone unturned.
Thank you so much for coming down.
- Hey, Marjan.
- Hey.
How you doing? Honestly, I've been better.
The whole "down with FireFox" thing? I'm so sorry.
What a bunch of BS.
Don't listen to the haters.
It's kind of tricky when every time I look at my phone, there are so many more of them.
Well, one good thing about derby you can't skate on your phone.
Yeah, thank God for that, 'cause I'm just getting into it with some tool who said the reason I didn't save McKenna's husband is 'cause I didn't want to break a nail.
Hey, ladies.
Everybody, bring it in.
I got some bad news.
What's going on? I was just on with the people from the Houston Invitational.
It seems they're leaning towards uninviting us from the tournament.
This last-minute? Why? Uh, who knows? Probably 'cause they're scared we're gonna mop the floor with them again like we did last year.
It's 'cause of me, isn't it? They don't want FireFox there.
Given everything that's happened, they feel like it would be insensitive to the woman who lost her husband for you to compete.
- That's ridiculous.
- Of course it is.
Which is why we're withdrawing.
I'm the captain of this team.
Nobody tells me who can lace up for the Annihilators.
Unless I'm around.
Well, then so be it.
Look, you saved my life on the rink that day.
My arm was a spaghetti noodle when I met you.
I'm with Tonya.
If they try to cancel you, they'll have to cancel all of us.
Yeah.
Ride or die, bitches.
Look, uh, you all are so awesome.
I'm don't want to ruin this for everybody, so call them back, Julie, and tell them I'm stepping down.
Charles, this filet was beyond, right? Man, that's for real.
- What-What's in your sauce? - Oh, uh smoked hickory, white vinegar and jackfruit.
I don't know what a jackfruit is, but you can consider me a fan.
Well, it's a pulpy fruit, uh, native to India.
Known for its sweet and savory flavors.
Come on, Charles.
Charles is thinking about putting it on the menu.
Oh, okay, you said menu.
What menu? Oh, did we not mention we had news? - Do they ever? - No.
What happened, y'all? Well, uh, I was approached by some investors.
And now that indoor dining is back, they want to re-open the restaurant.
Ah Congratulations.
- That's amazing, y'all.
- Thank you, thank you.
I mean, it's still a little early.
And there's a lot to figure out, like, um, well, who's gonna watch the girls.
Listen, we are always down to babysit.
Right? Don't look like that.
Say - yes, we are.
- Yeah, well, you say that now, chica, but, you know, very soon you're gonna have your own little one to chase around.
Well, I'm just happy to be off the walker, so I say bring it on.
Give it to me, I'm ready.
Well, listen, it has been a minute, but it feels like I don't know, it feels like we're all coming to the end - of a long, dark tunnel, yeah? - Yes.
Mm, yeah.
- Well, not-not all of us.
- Mm.
Oh, well, um, yeah, Judd's been a little worried about Captain Strand.
Is this about him reporting that arson? 'Cause I heard the AFD investigator was there interviewing him today.
So how'd that go? Let's just say it-it wasn't the captain's finest hour.
You think he's chasing ghosts? Lately, he's been a little, uh unmoored.
I mean, can you blame him? I mean, he lost the love of his life.
And his baby.
And his job, for the time being.
You know, a guy like Owen really needs that purpose to drive him, whether it's real or not.
You, uh, find everything you need? We'll see.
And I can relate to him.
Me too.
Being stuck around the house all the time? Sometimes you feel like you're gonna lose your mind.
I just don't want the cap falling off the deep end.
Mm.
You know, I don't-don't think we have to worry about Captain Strand too much.
One thing we do know is the man's not crazy.
Alligator char.
Only way to get the scales that shiny - is accelerant.
- You did use accelerant.
Yeah, yeah, and it matches exactly what I saw in the textile factory.
Remember when you told me listening to that emergency app couldn't be good for my mental health? I believe you proved yourself right.
I'm gonna get another beer.
Look, I know this sounds crazy, but in the past six months, there have been at least eight mysterious electrical fires all over Texas.
There's a warehouse in Round Rock, a paper mill in Lubbock, a feed store in Galveston.
All targets full of fuel.
Each miraculously started in off-hours or during a holiday when there's nobody in the building.
Except for them cleaners the other night.
Yeah, but they were two hours late.
They weren't supposed to be there when the fire started.
Okay, come on.
If there was any meat on this bone, - don't you think somebody would have taken a bite already? - Okay.
If the guy mixed the accelerant with a diluted substance like I did, then the dogs would miss it.
And if he tampered with the wiring of an appliance, it could still be sitting out there.
Nobody'd even notice it.
Okay, but this whole cock-and-bull theory depends on that appliance shorting out, right? Circuit breakers in those places they'd trip the circuit long before that could ever happen.
Unless he switched one out with a counterfeit, like I did.
Here's the circuit breaker, that's the real one.
That's what it looks like on the inside.
And this is a counterfeit.
There'd be no way to stop a surge.
An accident waiting to happen.
All right, let me ask you something.
Why are you telling me all this, hmm? And not Investigator Raymond? 'Cause I don't want him to think I went around the bend if I'm wrong.
God forbid.
You probably don't want him to take away your new little pastime, either, huh? We just need some proof before we go.
We? Oh, it's "we" now, is it? I'm sorry I assumed you'd be interested in catching a serial arsonist.
Look, if any one of these buildings has a counterfeit switch in the circuit breaker, that's the smoking gun.
And how do you propose we get to them? How do you think? Breaking and entering.
Hmm? The places are abandoned and burnt out.
It's still private property.
Really? When did you become such a choirboy, Billy? I'm fighting stage III cancer here.
If we get caught, I lose my health, pension.
Sorry, New York.
You gonna do this, you're on your own.
FireFox, you-you should be ashamed of yourself - G-Guilty - Be-be ashamed of yourself You care more about likes than people's l-lives - Going-going down - FireFox, you go down - Down, down, down.
- That's great.
New remix only has, like, three million likes so far.
Marj, you got to stop watching that stuff before you give yourself a rage-induced aneurysm - or something.
- I'm not even angry.
Last night I was laying in bed and it hit me.
- What if she's right? - Right about what? That I'm a showboat, and deep down, all I really care about is the likes.
Come on, step off the ledge.
- All right? That's crazy talk.
- Is it? Because I never miss a chance to get in the limelight.
There's nothing wrong with enjoying a little love from the fans.
Doesn't make you a bad person or a bad firefighter.
But what if the only reason I chose this career was because I knew it'd be a great way to get attention? And it has been.
I mean, how else would I be getting DMs from Cardi B? You don't get no DMs from Cardi B.
You get DMs from Cardi B? Yeah.
Every now and then for the last couple years.
Okay.
Come on, listen to me.
I am that person.
Let me ask you something.
If you could trade places with McKenna's husband, so that you went down and he lived, would you do it? In a heartbeat.
That is who you are.
All right? And you respond to every call the same way whether there's a camera around or not.
It just kills me that with one dumb comment, I made this nightmare even worse for McKenna.
I wish I could just explain to her that in no way did it pull our focus from the rescue.
May-Maybe I should.
No.
That is a bad idea, Marjan.
Yep.
You're probably right.
Yo, Marj.
Wait up.
You followed me here? Didn't need to.
I knew you'd come here.
How? Because I know who you are.
Then you know you're not gonna stop me.
I'm not here to stop you.
I'm here to have your back.
And to be an impartial witness in case this goes sideways.
Uh, McKenna? Are you in there? Hey, it's-it's Marjan.
I'd love to talk if you have a second.
Please.
Maybe she's not home? I can hear music and her car's there.
Listen, I know that I am the last person in the world you want to hear from right now, but I want you to know that I'm sorry - for causing you more pain than - Hey, Marj.
Hey.
She just posted this, like, ten minutes ago.
"I'm so sorry you guys, I'll miss all of you, but I'll miss Brady more"? - That sounds like goodbye.
- Yeah.
McKenna? McKenna, are you in there? We need you to open the door right now.
McKenna? Screw it.
- McKenna? - Hello? - Are you here? Hello? - McKenna? You here? McKenna? Oh, no, no, no, no.
McKenna! Call 911! McKenna! - McKenna, can you hear me? - Marjan, help me - hold her arms up.
Yeah.
- Yeah.
Arm up.
Come on, McKenna, open your eyes.
She's not responsive.
Okay, EMS is en route.
Does she still have a pulse? Yeah, but it's weak.
We're putting pressure on the wound, - but we can't stop the bleeding.
- Okay, I need you to raise her arms above her heart.
Yeah, we're already doing that.
- It's not working.
- Are the cuts on her wrists horizontal - or vertical? - They're vertical.
They go all the way down to her elbow.
Okay, that's, uh, too much to compress by hand.
Uh, we need to create a pressure dressing.
- Do you have any duct tape around? - No, this isn't our house.
Check the kitchen.
See if there's any plastic wrap of any kind.
- Okay.
- Yeah, yeah.
McKenna! We're finishing the wrapping now.
Bleeding's definitely slowing.
Great work, just keep going.
She's turning blue.
She's not breathing.
No pulse.
Starting compressions.
Pulse check.
- Come on, McKenna.
- All right, EMS - is arriving at your location now.
- McKenna! That's it, girl.
Come back! Hey, we got a pulse.
It's weak, but it's there.
We'll take it from here, guys.
Start a line, run it wide open.
She gonna make it? Yeah, I think so.
Oh, thank God.
Thank FireFox, more like.
I follow you on Insta.
You'll probably get an endorsement deal from the plastic wrap company.
No, I was never here.
You never saw me.
Sure, but the doorbell cam did, and there's gonna be paperwork.
That's fine.
Just don't post about it, okay? Nobody else out there needs to know.
That's a shame.
Because this was clutch.
You saved her life.
You hear that? He said you're a lifesaver.
Because that is who you are.
It's who we are.
- Hola.
- Carlitos.
Mi amor.
- Hey, TK.
- Good to see you, son.
Ah, you both look so handsome.
Thank you very much.
- I'm sorry that we're running behind.
- Oh, nonsense.
We are here early.
His father insisted on ordering the car 30 minutes - ahead of time.
- Well, you never know about those rideshares.
Sometimes they dawdle.
Oh, and TK, I owe you an apology.
That day we met at the market, I called you TJ.
No, it's-it's okay.
It's, uh, it's an easy mistake.
That our son should have corrected.
- Mm.
- Oh, don't worry, Mr.
Reyes, we, we had a conversation about it.
- Didn't we, Carlos? - Yes, we did.
So what can we get you to drink? - I wouldn't say no to a margarita.
- Ooh.
- ¿Dos? Yeah? - Yes.
Yes.
Yes, yes.
- Mrs.
Reyes, please.
- Thank you.
Oh, my God.
I forgot about the limes.
How could I forget the limes? Pull yourself out of the shame spiral, Carlos.
It's no big deal.
Dad, are you on your way? No, no, I have a-an errand I need to run real quick first.
Could you please pick up some limes? Yeah.
Sure, I can do that.
Anything else? Nope, that's it.
Crisis averted.
All right, I'll see you soon.
Okay, son.
Alligator char.
I got you, you son of a bitch.
I don't need to tell you how ruthless our suspect is.
He's a public menace responsible for tens of millions in property damage.
He has burned, maimed and killed innocent people.
And he's done it all while hiding in plain sight.
Oh, he thinks he's smarter than us.
And for too long, he's been right.
Now, make no mistake, this man is a dangerous sociopath who will do anything to avoid capture.
So, keep your head up, watch your six and let's get this son of a bitch.
Get him up.
Owen Strand, you are under arrest for criminal trespass, reckless destruction of property, aggravated assault and arson.
Get him out of here.
Captain Strand.
Good to see you're up.
It's good to see you, Dr.
Jacobs.
How you feeling? If I were in the game of Operation, - I wouldn't have buzzed once.
- Mm.
Well, I am afraid to say you would have one time, unfortunately.
Is there a complication? No, not a complication, exactly.
Just, during surgery, we discovered your tumor was larger than we anticipated.
What does that mean? Did you get everything? Absolutely.
It just means that your recovery will take longer than we expected.
So, six days instead of five? Uh, more like three to four weeks.
Three to four weeks? Doctor, I can't be away from work that long.
The taxpayers need me.
Dad, I'm sure the taxpayers will understand.
Well, until your O2 levels return to normal, you will experience shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing.
But the good news is all you need to do to feel better is to kick your legs up and relax.
That's not good news for my dad.
Well, either way, the takeaway here is it was a success.
Now, I will want to keep you overnight, but you should be good to go tomorrow.
All right, well, thank you, Doctor.
- You're so welcome.
Mm-hmm.
- Thank you.
Four weeks? That's like two fortnights.
Eh, don't worry, we'll find a way to pass the time.
Oh, that reminds me.
Carlos and I brought you something.
You guys, you didn't have to do that.
Oh, you can just take the lid off.
Oh.
It's a puzzle.
You hate it.
No, I-I love it.
Lookit I love poker and I love dogs, and I have both of them right here.
I haven't done one of these since I was seven.
Yeah, 'cause you haven't sat still long enough to try one.
And here's a tip: start with the corners.
Oh.
I believe this is for you.
- Oh! - There he is! - What up? - You guys are the best.
- How you doing, Cap? - That's a question for you.
How you doing, Cap? I'm just keeping your seat warm.
Although he did say he was gonna sell your espresso machine - for a mechanical bull.
- That would be so dope.
You guys are so fired.
Oh, probie, did you water the philodendron in the house this morning? I almost did.
But I remembered to water the dog, though.
Close enough.
Doc says I'll be home by tomorrow, by the way.
Cool, I'll have the tequila standing by.
Hey, no booze while he's on painkillers.
Okay, so, home tomorrow, and then how long till you're back at the firehouse? I'm shooting for ten days.
No, it's three weeks, minimum, and-and that's pushing it.
Look, take your time, Cap.
There ain't nothing to worry about, all right? It's been pretty quiet around here.
Why'd you have to jinx it, Judd? Have fun storming the castle.
Be safe.
Captain Ryder, welcome to the show.
- Still sounds funny hearing that.
- You'll get used to it.
Yeah, well, I better.
I just found out Owen's gonna be out for another month.
- Is he okay? - Yeah, he'll be fine.
- What do we got? - Car blew out a tire.
Hit the guardrail, spun out and clipped the truck that was towing the boat.
Right.
So where's the truck? That's where y'all come in.
Please help us! Okay, 126, let's back that engine up to the rail.
Chavez, you're gonna be with me on the winches.
Marwani, Strickland, y'all get harnessed up.
Y'all are on rescue, and let's be fast, because that chain ain't long for this world.
Copy that, Cap.
You think we should put the rescue cushion out on the ground? There's no point, not this high up.
Zombie Paradise? Why would anybody name their boat that? You'll have to remember to ask them when we get down there.
- Let's do it.
- Hey, it's FireFox.
Are you FireFox? - Guilty.
- Oh, my God, you guys.
She's, like, the Serena Williams of firefighters.
Say something to my followers.
9,000 are watching.
- Please.
- Uh, keep calm, carry on and feel free to like me on Insta.
Anyways, going down.
Is she not the coolest? You got the winch up.
Stay light, stay sharp.
If that truck starts to go, kick out.
No hero stuff.
Kind of in the job description, no? - Good, good.
- All right, slow and steady.
Nice and light.
Good, good, good.
Austin Fire.
We're coming to you.
Oh, thank God.
Please hurry.
Hey, Marj, you smell that? Yeah.
Fuel.
- All right, topside, we're good.
- Kill the winch! Austin FD.
We're gonna get you out of here, okay? I just need you to try to remain still.
Okay.
I told you they'd make it in time.
Yes, you did, baby, yes, you did.
Is anybody hurt or in pain? - Just some scrapes.
- Uh My legs are-are pinned under the wheel.
Otherwise I'm fine.
We're gonna open the door now, all right? Driver's legs are pinned under the wheel.
Send down the Jaws, topside.
Hey.
Don't sweat it.
They're sending me down the tool that's gonna pop this right off.
My name's Marjan and that's Paul.
- McKenna.
My husband's Brady.
- Husband? You two are babies.
How long you been married? Uh, four years this July.
Can you unbuckle your seat belt for me? No.
It's stuck.
I'm gonna cut you out, okay? Jaws are coming down the line, Marj.
You're doing great, you're almost out of here.
The chain won't be able to hold that truck much longer.
- Copy that.
- So, what made you two decide to rush in? Sounds crazy, right doing it so young? Not to me.
I got engaged when I was 12.
- Real talk.
- Wow.
My parents said I should wait until I figured out who I really was.
But I knew.
I wanted to be his partner.
It's time to go.
All right? I want you to wrap your arms around me, okay? Hey.
You got this, McKenna.
Okay.
- Good, good.
- W-What about Brady? - He'll be right behind you.
- I'll see you up there.
You better.
Love you.
You too.
Okay, topside, take us up.
Okay, Brady, now it's your turn.
Tell me if anything starts to hurt, yeah? Yeah.
Doing great, doing great.
Okay, good.
Great job, McKenna.
Very good.
Hey.
McKenna, this is Tommy and Nancy.
- All right, hold on, please.
- Come with us, so that - No, I can't leave my husband.
- Let me take it off.
- Listen, it's okay, all right? - Oh, no, no, I Sit down right here.
You're gonna catch your breath.
I'm not worried.
He's in good hands.
Seriously, Marjan is a boss.
- So, Zombie Paradise.
- What? Your boat.
What's it mean? Uh uh, dumb joke between M-McKenna and I.
The boat is our escape plan in case of a zombie apocalypse.
What major body of water are you hoping to escape to in Austin Lake Travis? I guess we just didn't think it through Kid was 26 years old.
He had a wife that loved him.
I don't know.
Marwani was that close to getting him out when How's she doing? She's stoic, she's strong.
She's Marjan.
Ain't the first time, uh, she's lost someone in her career.
And you? Honestly? Uh I'm struggling.
I-I I keep going over it in my head, you know? Like-like, maybe if we had tried to secure the truck before I sent Marjan and Paul down, I Maybe You didn't have time.
You saved the passenger.
That's what you should focus on.
If you'd had delayed that rescue, you could've lost them both.
But it's like what if we could have saved them both? You're never gonna know.
That's the curse of being captain.
I ain't sure I'm cut out for it.
It's always this way? - Every time.
- So, then, how do you keep, you know, your mind from going into a spin cycle every time you show up for a call? We're in the uncertainty business.
They don't give you the captain's helmet because you know all of the answers.
They give it to you because you can be decisive even when you don't.
And then live with the consequences.
Heavy is the head that wears that helmet.
Heavy is the head.
Well, you could have told me that before asking me to put it on, you know.
Then you might not have taken the job.
Look, Judd, I chose you to hold down the fort because I know who you are.
- I appreciate that, Cap.
- Coffee? Hey, speaking of holding down the forts, how, uh, how was your first day off of work? Relaxing.
I did some tai chi.
Finally started that Churchill biography I've been meaning to get into and TK got me a little puzzle.
Ah.
The one with the-the shrink-wrap still on it? I'll get to it.
You're-you're climbing up the walls, ain't you? Yeah.
Yeah.
You know who you should call? - Who? - Billy.
Billy Billy Tyson Billy? Uh, yeah, your old best frenemy Billy.
Oh, man, he's too busy running his firehouse to come hang out with me.
Oh, you haven't heard, have you? Thyroid cancer came roaring back after the holidays.
At first I thought I had COVID Which I did.
Ugh.
Anyway, uh, this time it spread to my lymph nodes.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Billy.
And I'm sorry I didn't keep in contact.
Don't give me that "Oh, poor you" look, New York.
Okay? I whupped its ass once before, I will do it again.
I have no doubt, Texas.
What are you doing playing hooky from work, come to see me in my humble abode? There's nothing humble about this abode.
I mean that as a compliment.
Particularly if you like antlers.
All right, smartass, you're gonna be the next head up on that wall.
No, I'm, uh I had my wedge resection surgery.
So I'm convalescing.
So you're officially cancer-free? Yeah.
For now.
Well, hell, buddy, that is That-that's great news.
Good for you, man.
I mean it.
Thank you.
Thank you, Billy.
Uh, how long you supposed to be convalescing? Two weeks or so.
They told you a month, right? Yeah, they pretty much did.
For working dogs like us, that might as well be an eternity.
But I'm gonna keep busy.
I have some, uh, meditation tapes.
I'm gonna paint my bathroom and, uh, maybe re-pot some plants.
Good God, New York, I got a triple espresso here, and you're still putting me to sleep.
All units be advised, Code 2, 1376 Cherokee Lane.
Austin Emergency Dispatch.
They have an app for that? Yeah, there's an app for that.
Shh.
10-35 in progress.
Suspect is highly dan Eh, it's just a hostage situation, no fire.
Do you jump on that every time you hear a siren? It's kind of pathetic, isn't it? Getting a little rush just from tuning in.
Yeah, but I can't imagine it's very good for your mental health.
Maybe not.
But at this point I will take anything that helps me forget.
That you have cancer? That I'm a dog who can't hunt.
All right, we got potato cheese balls, uh, wasabi peas for Marjan, sunflower seeds for Paul, and Nancy's beef jerky.
Okay, I think we're all set.
What? I don't know, is a board game really the right idea for tonight? - Why wouldn't it be? - It just feels weird, after what Marjan went through, to act like nothing's wrong.
Well, the whole point is to act like nothing's wrong.
I mean, I'm sure she's cried enough for one day.
All right, so we're gonna give her a good time and get her mind off of it.
So don't bring it up, okay? And whatever you do, do not give her the Carlos cow eyes.
The Carlos cow eyes? You know, when you get all lovey and concerned.
- Soulful, big, brown eyes, it - Mm-hmm.
absolutely wrecks people.
- You think they're soulful? - Shut up.
Oh.
- Hey, hey.
- The party's here.
- Come on.
- Let's go, let's go.
All right, two wheats, babe.
- This is it.
- Come on, now we can build that city.
Oh, my God, they're going to win again.
- I'm calling it this is rigged.
- Mm-hmm.
Rigged.
Yeah, you know what, y'all, hey, hey, how about - we start an alliance to take down this whole - Yes.
- Tarlos juggernaut or whatever's going on over here? - Hell yeah.
- I'm in.
Nancy, can I trade you three sheep for a brick? - Deal.
Hey, whoa, whoa.
Not fair.
Hey, stop whining, okay? It's all over anyways.
Unless Marj draws another knight card.
And what are the odds of that? Knight, suckas! - Oh! - Pretty good! - Damn! Who's got the largest army now? I believe that makes ten points, so, game over.
This calls for celebratory libations.
- Who wants a refill? - Beer me, brah.
Please.
Thank you so much.
Somebody's blowing up over there.
Are you going viral again or something? Hey, Marj, what's wrong? People are being really mean.
"She should change her name from FireFox to Glory Hog".
And some guy just called me "Thirsty FD".
The hell's happening? I don't know, but I keep getting tagged in this video.
Oh, is-is that It's the girl from the truck.
Hey, it's McKenna.
A lot of you probably heard I lost the love of my life.
I didn't think this week could get any worse, but it did.
Because I just found out while Brady and I were hanging 100 feet off the ground, terrified, the firefighter who was supposed to save us was taking her sweet time flexing for the cameras.
Meet FireFox, you guys.
Keep calm, carry on, and feel free to like me on Insta.
Anyways, going down.
FireFox, you should be ashamed of yourself.
You care more about likes than people's lives.
"Going down"? Hilarious.
Well, I hope everyone who sees this video makes sure you go down.
Because it's what you deserve.
Oh, no.
Come in.
Hey, Cap.
Uh, Owen.
I was just gonna head out.
Well, enjoy your inner tubing.
Yeah, we just call it tubing.
Hey, you sure you don't need help finishing this up? I mean, together we can get this done way faster.
What makes you think I want it done faster? Because painting sucks.
Only when you start with the idea of finishing it.
Why would you start anything without the idea of finishing? See, you see this as a boring act keeping you from something else.
I see it as a restorative act of meditation.
Ichigyo-zammai, as they would say in Zen.
It's achieving your flow state.
I Oh Yeah, thanks, but I think I prefer my flow state to come with a Styrofoam cooler - and a tall boy.
- Well, to each his own.
Don't forget your sunscreen.
If we truly desire Zen, we must begin to unify our thoughts and our actions.
When we do, we find distracting thoughts begin to disappear.
Along with my interest.
We dedicate the virtues of our session and our reciting of "maka hannya".
Our tasks are like fire burning healthy wood that will often slip through our grasp.
When that happens, we simply must begin our work again.
And again.
You know what? No.
Ooh, a storm is Black Mustang on Highway 71 traveling westbound, going over 100 miles per hour.
All right, copy, Dispatch.
121 en route.
Rescue 126, patient is a 45-year-old male complaining of chest pains.
Copy 121.
Upgrading to five-alarm fire Suspect is female, red T-shirt and jeans, last seen heading south on Hammond.
That's correct, the cows are out of the trailer and in the median.
We have a 10-54, corner of Rose and Buford.
10-4, Unit 4LH, we have eyes on the vehicle going southbound.
Copy.
Hazmat 1, school substance is noxious and highly corrosive.
Proceed with extreme caution.
Over.
Copy that, Dispatch.
I'm in the area.
I'm on my way.
Copy 121.
A tractor trailer is on fire.
Proceed southbound on I-35.
Over.
Copy that.
We're en route.
Yeah, we have suspect in custody.
Just looking for his pants.
War, children This is Dispatch.
Please respond to a 10-56.
Copy that, Dispatch.
We are in pursuit.
Go.
Ladder 120, they're saying that the car knocked the hydrant clean off.
- Hello? - Hey, Dad.
Where are you? Are you jogging? No, no, I'm just out for a walk.
- Trying to get my wind back.
- If you're tired, Dr.
Jacobs said not to push it.
Okay? Oh, no, I feel fine.
Hey, I started the puzzle.
You're right, beginning in the corners game changer.
Really? I'm so glad.
Hey, uh, Carlos and I were wondering if you wanted to join us for dinner this week with his parents, so, you know, we could get to know each other without anybody getting shot this time.
Well, I'd love that.
You name the place and time - I'll be there.
- Okay.
I'll text you.
Oh, and, Dad, you really do sound great.
I feel great.
10-4.
Unit 452-F-20 responding.
- Hi.
- Hi.
That'll be $3.
25.
Station 126, respond to reported smoke at 1840 Pecos Avenue.
1840 Pecos? That's right nearby.
Uh, yeah, I think it's, like, three blocks that way.
Hey, you forgot your juice.
Hey! Hey! Hey, anybody here? Hey! Hey! Hey, stop.
I got you.
Hold still! Okay, is there anyone else in there? Gerald.
He was in the back.
He's trapped in the back.
Okay, okay, all right.
You hold still.
Help is on the way.
Gerald! Gerald, are you in here? Gerald? Over here! Help! I can't see! I can't see! Stop! Stop running! I'm coming to you.
Over here! - I'm right here.
- I can't see.
I think you had a flashover.
It can make you temporarily blind.
Okay put this over your face.
Try not to breathe! All right, hey, Gallagher, Ricardo, get over there and give first aid to them till medical gets here.
Marwani, let's get that two and a half hooked up.
What the hell you doing here? - I was in the area.
- Talk about Johnny on the Spot.
Look, we're dealing with arson.
I saw signs of accelerant in there, so be careful.
Okay, why don't you go get checked out by the med? - Yeah? - No, no, no.
No, I'm good.
All right, fire began in the northwest corner, so we let's concentrate on that wall.
Paul, Mateo, get up that ladder and get ready to ventilate.
Sure thing, Cap.
Cap, you got to get out of the street tonight, okay? You're not caption tonight, you're a civilian.
Okay? You got to go, Owen, you got to go.
All right, you're right, you're right, Captain.
It's your scene.
126, give 'em hell.
Hey, Cap, this is AFD Arson Investigator Dennis Raymond.
He's here to take your statement about what you saw at the fire last night.
- Good to meet you, Investigator.
- It's an honor.
I've been following your career since you got to Austin.
Do you mind if I use your desk, Captain Ryder? You mean, our desk.
Yeah, sure, go ahead, go ahead.
Okay.
So, according to Captain Ryder's I.
R upon leaving the structure fire at 1840 Pecos Thursday, you stated that you were certain it was arson.
That's right.
Okay, can you walk me through, uh, what led you to that conclusion? But first, um, maybe start with how you arrived five minutes before the fire company? I was in the neighborhood.
I was at a coffee shop getting a green juice.
Yeah, he drinks that stuff by the gallon.
Small thing, um if I'm not mistaken, the textile shop is three blocks in the opposite direction of your home from the coffee shop.
So why were you headed headed that way? I was listening to the Austin, uh, FD 911 app.
May I inquire as to why? For fun.
But, uh, anyway, I-I heard the call come out and I got to the scene as fast as I could, and right away, I felt something was wrong.
Oh, you felt it? Yeah? Felt it in your gut? Yeah, the fire was too fast too quick.
And then I saw him.
Yes, the, uh the man in the hoodie.
Uh Uh, Captain Ryder put that in his I.
R.
Would-would you mind describing him for me? Five, ten ish.
Medium build.
Medium build? That's it? Well, it was dark and he had his back to me.
So how do you know it was a him? Well, I don't.
But I know the profile of an arsonist.
And what would that be? Loner male feels inadequate, wants to exert some sort of power in his life.
Look, I think if you go back and look at the security cameras in the area you're gonna find him.
We did, uh, actually.
Nothing.
Look, the burn patterns at the point of origin were classic sharp V telltale sign of arson.
Yes, it can be.
But not always.
I've been doing this over 30 years, Investigator.
Fire doesn't move that quickly without help.
The dogs found no traces of accelerant.
I spoke with the cleaners.
And they didn't see anything or anyone suspicious.
Well, then he had a clever way of setting it off.
- Look, I saw alligator char.
- Mm-hmm.
You don't get scales that deep or that shiny without an accelerant.
This is arson.
It was sophisticated, it was deadly.
And it's gonna happen again, 'cause this guy's not gonna stop until he gets caught.
You want a glass of water, Cap? No, no, I'm-I'm I'm fine, it's just my lungs are a little tight from the surgery.
Captain Strand, I understand, recently, that you discovered some explosives that cracked a major case for the Texas Rangers.
I-I read you, personally, tracked down the perpetrators yourself.
Well, I was-I was just trying to help my son.
Still, that that must have been a thrill, right? And it might be tempting to want to break open another one with all that free time you have on your hands? Yeah, look, this isn't about me getting a new hobby.
If you go back to that scene, you're gonna find something.
I promise you we will leave no stone unturned.
Thank you so much for coming down.
- Hey, Marjan.
- Hey.
How you doing? Honestly, I've been better.
The whole "down with FireFox" thing? I'm so sorry.
What a bunch of BS.
Don't listen to the haters.
It's kind of tricky when every time I look at my phone, there are so many more of them.
Well, one good thing about derby you can't skate on your phone.
Yeah, thank God for that, 'cause I'm just getting into it with some tool who said the reason I didn't save McKenna's husband is 'cause I didn't want to break a nail.
Hey, ladies.
Everybody, bring it in.
I got some bad news.
What's going on? I was just on with the people from the Houston Invitational.
It seems they're leaning towards uninviting us from the tournament.
This last-minute? Why? Uh, who knows? Probably 'cause they're scared we're gonna mop the floor with them again like we did last year.
It's 'cause of me, isn't it? They don't want FireFox there.
Given everything that's happened, they feel like it would be insensitive to the woman who lost her husband for you to compete.
- That's ridiculous.
- Of course it is.
Which is why we're withdrawing.
I'm the captain of this team.
Nobody tells me who can lace up for the Annihilators.
Unless I'm around.
Well, then so be it.
Look, you saved my life on the rink that day.
My arm was a spaghetti noodle when I met you.
I'm with Tonya.
If they try to cancel you, they'll have to cancel all of us.
Yeah.
Ride or die, bitches.
Look, uh, you all are so awesome.
I'm don't want to ruin this for everybody, so call them back, Julie, and tell them I'm stepping down.
Charles, this filet was beyond, right? Man, that's for real.
- What-What's in your sauce? - Oh, uh smoked hickory, white vinegar and jackfruit.
I don't know what a jackfruit is, but you can consider me a fan.
Well, it's a pulpy fruit, uh, native to India.
Known for its sweet and savory flavors.
Come on, Charles.
Charles is thinking about putting it on the menu.
Oh, okay, you said menu.
What menu? Oh, did we not mention we had news? - Do they ever? - No.
What happened, y'all? Well, uh, I was approached by some investors.
And now that indoor dining is back, they want to re-open the restaurant.
Ah Congratulations.
- That's amazing, y'all.
- Thank you, thank you.
I mean, it's still a little early.
And there's a lot to figure out, like, um, well, who's gonna watch the girls.
Listen, we are always down to babysit.
Right? Don't look like that.
Say - yes, we are.
- Yeah, well, you say that now, chica, but, you know, very soon you're gonna have your own little one to chase around.
Well, I'm just happy to be off the walker, so I say bring it on.
Give it to me, I'm ready.
Well, listen, it has been a minute, but it feels like I don't know, it feels like we're all coming to the end - of a long, dark tunnel, yeah? - Yes.
Mm, yeah.
- Well, not-not all of us.
- Mm.
Oh, well, um, yeah, Judd's been a little worried about Captain Strand.
Is this about him reporting that arson? 'Cause I heard the AFD investigator was there interviewing him today.
So how'd that go? Let's just say it-it wasn't the captain's finest hour.
You think he's chasing ghosts? Lately, he's been a little, uh unmoored.
I mean, can you blame him? I mean, he lost the love of his life.
And his baby.
And his job, for the time being.
You know, a guy like Owen really needs that purpose to drive him, whether it's real or not.
You, uh, find everything you need? We'll see.
And I can relate to him.
Me too.
Being stuck around the house all the time? Sometimes you feel like you're gonna lose your mind.
I just don't want the cap falling off the deep end.
Mm.
You know, I don't-don't think we have to worry about Captain Strand too much.
One thing we do know is the man's not crazy.
Alligator char.
Only way to get the scales that shiny - is accelerant.
- You did use accelerant.
Yeah, yeah, and it matches exactly what I saw in the textile factory.
Remember when you told me listening to that emergency app couldn't be good for my mental health? I believe you proved yourself right.
I'm gonna get another beer.
Look, I know this sounds crazy, but in the past six months, there have been at least eight mysterious electrical fires all over Texas.
There's a warehouse in Round Rock, a paper mill in Lubbock, a feed store in Galveston.
All targets full of fuel.
Each miraculously started in off-hours or during a holiday when there's nobody in the building.
Except for them cleaners the other night.
Yeah, but they were two hours late.
They weren't supposed to be there when the fire started.
Okay, come on.
If there was any meat on this bone, - don't you think somebody would have taken a bite already? - Okay.
If the guy mixed the accelerant with a diluted substance like I did, then the dogs would miss it.
And if he tampered with the wiring of an appliance, it could still be sitting out there.
Nobody'd even notice it.
Okay, but this whole cock-and-bull theory depends on that appliance shorting out, right? Circuit breakers in those places they'd trip the circuit long before that could ever happen.
Unless he switched one out with a counterfeit, like I did.
Here's the circuit breaker, that's the real one.
That's what it looks like on the inside.
And this is a counterfeit.
There'd be no way to stop a surge.
An accident waiting to happen.
All right, let me ask you something.
Why are you telling me all this, hmm? And not Investigator Raymond? 'Cause I don't want him to think I went around the bend if I'm wrong.
God forbid.
You probably don't want him to take away your new little pastime, either, huh? We just need some proof before we go.
We? Oh, it's "we" now, is it? I'm sorry I assumed you'd be interested in catching a serial arsonist.
Look, if any one of these buildings has a counterfeit switch in the circuit breaker, that's the smoking gun.
And how do you propose we get to them? How do you think? Breaking and entering.
Hmm? The places are abandoned and burnt out.
It's still private property.
Really? When did you become such a choirboy, Billy? I'm fighting stage III cancer here.
If we get caught, I lose my health, pension.
Sorry, New York.
You gonna do this, you're on your own.
FireFox, you-you should be ashamed of yourself - G-Guilty - Be-be ashamed of yourself You care more about likes than people's l-lives - Going-going down - FireFox, you go down - Down, down, down.
- That's great.
New remix only has, like, three million likes so far.
Marj, you got to stop watching that stuff before you give yourself a rage-induced aneurysm - or something.
- I'm not even angry.
Last night I was laying in bed and it hit me.
- What if she's right? - Right about what? That I'm a showboat, and deep down, all I really care about is the likes.
Come on, step off the ledge.
- All right? That's crazy talk.
- Is it? Because I never miss a chance to get in the limelight.
There's nothing wrong with enjoying a little love from the fans.
Doesn't make you a bad person or a bad firefighter.
But what if the only reason I chose this career was because I knew it'd be a great way to get attention? And it has been.
I mean, how else would I be getting DMs from Cardi B? You don't get no DMs from Cardi B.
You get DMs from Cardi B? Yeah.
Every now and then for the last couple years.
Okay.
Come on, listen to me.
I am that person.
Let me ask you something.
If you could trade places with McKenna's husband, so that you went down and he lived, would you do it? In a heartbeat.
That is who you are.
All right? And you respond to every call the same way whether there's a camera around or not.
It just kills me that with one dumb comment, I made this nightmare even worse for McKenna.
I wish I could just explain to her that in no way did it pull our focus from the rescue.
May-Maybe I should.
No.
That is a bad idea, Marjan.
Yep.
You're probably right.
Yo, Marj.
Wait up.
You followed me here? Didn't need to.
I knew you'd come here.
How? Because I know who you are.
Then you know you're not gonna stop me.
I'm not here to stop you.
I'm here to have your back.
And to be an impartial witness in case this goes sideways.
Uh, McKenna? Are you in there? Hey, it's-it's Marjan.
I'd love to talk if you have a second.
Please.
Maybe she's not home? I can hear music and her car's there.
Listen, I know that I am the last person in the world you want to hear from right now, but I want you to know that I'm sorry - for causing you more pain than - Hey, Marj.
Hey.
She just posted this, like, ten minutes ago.
"I'm so sorry you guys, I'll miss all of you, but I'll miss Brady more"? - That sounds like goodbye.
- Yeah.
McKenna? McKenna, are you in there? We need you to open the door right now.
McKenna? Screw it.
- McKenna? - Hello? - Are you here? Hello? - McKenna? You here? McKenna? Oh, no, no, no, no.
McKenna! Call 911! McKenna! - McKenna, can you hear me? - Marjan, help me - hold her arms up.
Yeah.
- Yeah.
Arm up.
Come on, McKenna, open your eyes.
She's not responsive.
Okay, EMS is en route.
Does she still have a pulse? Yeah, but it's weak.
We're putting pressure on the wound, - but we can't stop the bleeding.
- Okay, I need you to raise her arms above her heart.
Yeah, we're already doing that.
- It's not working.
- Are the cuts on her wrists horizontal - or vertical? - They're vertical.
They go all the way down to her elbow.
Okay, that's, uh, too much to compress by hand.
Uh, we need to create a pressure dressing.
- Do you have any duct tape around? - No, this isn't our house.
Check the kitchen.
See if there's any plastic wrap of any kind.
- Okay.
- Yeah, yeah.
McKenna! We're finishing the wrapping now.
Bleeding's definitely slowing.
Great work, just keep going.
She's turning blue.
She's not breathing.
No pulse.
Starting compressions.
Pulse check.
- Come on, McKenna.
- All right, EMS - is arriving at your location now.
- McKenna! That's it, girl.
Come back! Hey, we got a pulse.
It's weak, but it's there.
We'll take it from here, guys.
Start a line, run it wide open.
She gonna make it? Yeah, I think so.
Oh, thank God.
Thank FireFox, more like.
I follow you on Insta.
You'll probably get an endorsement deal from the plastic wrap company.
No, I was never here.
You never saw me.
Sure, but the doorbell cam did, and there's gonna be paperwork.
That's fine.
Just don't post about it, okay? Nobody else out there needs to know.
That's a shame.
Because this was clutch.
You saved her life.
You hear that? He said you're a lifesaver.
Because that is who you are.
It's who we are.
- Hola.
- Carlitos.
Mi amor.
- Hey, TK.
- Good to see you, son.
Ah, you both look so handsome.
Thank you very much.
- I'm sorry that we're running behind.
- Oh, nonsense.
We are here early.
His father insisted on ordering the car 30 minutes - ahead of time.
- Well, you never know about those rideshares.
Sometimes they dawdle.
Oh, and TK, I owe you an apology.
That day we met at the market, I called you TJ.
No, it's-it's okay.
It's, uh, it's an easy mistake.
That our son should have corrected.
- Mm.
- Oh, don't worry, Mr.
Reyes, we, we had a conversation about it.
- Didn't we, Carlos? - Yes, we did.
So what can we get you to drink? - I wouldn't say no to a margarita.
- Ooh.
- ¿Dos? Yeah? - Yes.
Yes.
Yes, yes.
- Mrs.
Reyes, please.
- Thank you.
Oh, my God.
I forgot about the limes.
How could I forget the limes? Pull yourself out of the shame spiral, Carlos.
It's no big deal.
Dad, are you on your way? No, no, I have a-an errand I need to run real quick first.
Could you please pick up some limes? Yeah.
Sure, I can do that.
Anything else? Nope, that's it.
Crisis averted.
All right, I'll see you soon.
Okay, son.
Alligator char.
I got you, you son of a bitch.