S.W.A.T. (2017) s03e07 Episode Script
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1 Previously on SWAT I figure I'd pop out, help Molly Hicks with something at her job.
HONDO: Kissing up to the boss's daughter now, Street? Come on, man.
Is Jim Street single? Aren't you worried it could get a little messy with your dad? - So, what's up with Molly? - Oh, I'm just meeting her later.
- Oh, like a date? - No, no, her friends are gonna be there.
The two of you, you guys are getting married.
KIRA: And we've been looking for a new woman to complete us.
You will be an equal part in that new relationship.
How's Ty and Kira doing? Three people in a relationship turns out to be geometry.
But, um, I'm trying to figure it out.
STREET: You, uh, new here? Haven't seen you around before.
Actually, I'm here quite often.
Really? It's weird, because, uh, I just feel like I would've seen you around.
I am a cop, so Not much of a detective though, huh? (CHUCKLES) Okay, I lied.
I do know you, and, uh, I've heard all about you, too.
Yeah? Yeah.
What'd you hear? Just that, um, you might be free tonight.
That sounds awfully forward.
You see, um, I scored reservations to this restaurant, Redbird, and you just look so lonely, so Wait, Redbird? I heard that place is amazing.
Oh.
Now suddenly not so forward, huh? Um, does 8:00 work? 8:00's perfect.
See you tonight.
Yeah.
HICKS: Street, hand me my drink, will you? Yeah, of course.
Of course.
Everything good here? Yeah.
Peachy.
Peachy.
When Hondo gets in, send him to see me.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
I'll, uh, let him know.
(EXHALES) (EXHALES) You did such a good job picking this out.
It looks like a Palm Springs hotel.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah, it really does pop, doesn't it? Oh.
You got a little paint on your face.
Aw, that was your fault.
No.
No, no, no, no, Chris.
I No, I can't.
- No, I don't have time to wash my hair.
- Fair is fair.
I'll be late for work.
Stop.
- Mm-hmm.
- Mm.
Wow.
See? Ty gets it.
He's an artist.
Gets what? Creativity's, um - messy.
- (TY CHUCKLES) Nothing wrong with getting a little dirty.
I got to take a shower.
I'll clean up.
I'll help.
Actually, I, uh I wanted to talk to you about something, but I do not want you to take it the wrong way.
What, you don't you don't like the-the paint color? No, it's great.
Everything's great.
It's just you, me and Kira.
You haven't noticed some imbalance lately? Um How, exactly? Well, little things.
Okay.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah.
Like the painting.
I mean, you and Kira completely cut me out of the process.
Yeah, but since when do you care about decorating? I don't.
Look, I'm so happy to see how close you've gotten with Kira.
But when you put so much attention on one side of the triangle, you can throw things out of whack.
I'm throwing things out of whack? (CHUCKLES) Well (EXHALES) do you want things to work between the three of us or not? Yeah.
I-I mean, I'm-I'm confused about I mean, are you asking me to hold back my feelings for Kira? Wasn't honesty and transparency your pitch - for this relationship? - No.
No.
I (EXHALES) I'm just asking you to put as much effort into us as you do with you and Kira.
That's the only way this beautiful thing is gonna survive.
Everything okay? Yeah.
Everything's great, babe.
DISPATCHER: Two Adam 61 and any available unit, respond Code 3 to a 211 in progress near Plum and Tenth.
Stand by for further info.
OFFICER: Roger that.
We're 60 seconds out.
Police coming.
One minute.
Yo, where are they?! Relax.
They're coming.
CYRUS: Let's go, let's go, let's go! - (GUNSHOTS) - (SHOUTS) Get it in the truck! - Hey! - (SHOUTS) Hey, let's go! (ENGINE STARTS) (TIRES SCREECHING) We have a man down.
DISPATCHER: Shots fired at 221 Kester.
Security guard down.
Requesting all units.
Suspect's in a red pickup, eastbound on Raymer, nearing the 405.
- (SIREN WAILING) - This is 20-David, in the area, responding.
(TIRES SCREECH) PILOT: Air 17 has a visual on suspect vehicle.
Still eastbound on Raymer.
HONDO: This is 20-David.
I got eyes on the red pickup.
Heading west toward the freeway.
(ENGINE REVVING) (TIRES SCREECH) (HELICOPTER BLADES WHIRRING) (TIRES SCREECHING) (SIREN CHIRPS) This is 20-David.
MVA.
Multiple vehicles.
I need an R/A now.
Air 17, you still got eyes on that red pickup? Roger.
17 has eyes on suspect vehicle.
Maintaining aerial pursuit.
Don't lose 'em.
- Sir! - (KNOCKING) Sir, can you hear me? Are you all right? (GRUNTS) Hey.
Sir.
Sir, can you hear me? - Is he okay? - Lady, what are you doing? - How do I help? - No, no.
I need you to get out and back away.
He's bleeding.
He needs help.
You need help.
All right, give me your hands.
Give me your hands.
- Right here.
Right here.
- (GROANS) Keep the pressure.
I got to get his leg out of there.
(GRUNTING) (SHOUTS) It's all right.
Can you hear me? What's your name? Keep him awake.
He's probably concussed.
- He's losing a lot of blood.
- This van is leaking gas.
We don't have a lot of time.
I got to get him out of here.
Help me with that door.
Move.
(GRUNTS) - Come on.
Up.
- (GRUNTS) Help me as much as you can.
Go, go.
(GROANING) It's all right.
Just lean on me.
Just lean on me.
Come on.
(GRUNTING) I got you.
Just keep leaning on me.
Lean on me.
- There you go.
- (GRUNTS) There you go.
Right here.
Lay down.
- Lay down.
- (PANTING) You're gonna be all right, my man.
Help's on its way.
Is that your van? Are you hurt? - Do you need medical attention? - No, I'm all right.
- What's your name? - Nichelle.
- Nichelle.
- Mm-hmm.
I'm Hondo.
- Thanks for the help.
- (SIRENS APPROACHING) We all need to look out for each other, right? (CHUCKLES) (HELICOPTER BLADES WHIRRING) Suspect vehicle has disappeared into a Valley Mall parking garage.
Need immediate backup.
(SIREN WAILING) (TIRES SCREECH) Tan and Becker are right behind us.
- Hondo's stuck in an accident.
- DEACON: I heard.
We're gonna go without him.
Launch from here.
So, what are we dealing with again? Suspects entered the mall parking garage two blocks away about ten minutes ago.
Air 17's had eyes the whole time.
- Truck never left.
- Containment? Rocker's team is set to surround.
We're the entry team.
STREET: Whoa.
Corner Shot rifles? They got approved? Hell yeah.
Hicks just signed off.
- (CHUCKLES) - DEACON: All right.
So, listen up.
We're gonna enter from the north side.
Becker, you roll Black Betty for cover.
Chris, Street and Tan, we'll go two to two, clear our way from bottom to top until we find that red pickup.
Any questions? - No.
- Good.
Let's saddle up.
Sergeant Kay, it's no use.
What's no use? We're about to initiate.
- Suspect vehicle's gone.
- CHRIS: That's not possible.
Air 17's been maintaining constant surveillance.
Don't know what to tell you.
We cleared each floor multiple times.
- There's no red pickup truck in there.
- What about witnesses? Somebody must've seen the truck exit.
Every witness we talked to saw the truck enter.
Not one saw it leave.
So what are you saying, it just vanished? Play that again.
What the hell did we miss? From the time the red pickup drives in until patrol locks down the scene, the truck never moves.
How is that possible? Even if the suspects grabbed another ride, their truck didn't just disappear.
Wait, hold up, hold up.
Take that back.
Take it back to the blue truck.
Check out the damage on the fender.
That's the same make and model, just a different color with an added bed cover.
You're saying they swapped out the color somehow? Well, either that or we got to put out a warrant for Penn and Teller.
That's a pretty elaborate plan just to steal some construction equipment.
It wasn't just any equipment.
We got something.
Leon Bournes is a trained expert with the type of welding equipment that was stolen.
Nice to meet you.
What can you tell us? Everything there is.
Called a thermal lance.
Industrial grade cutting tool.
Can cut through anything: concrete, steel, you name it.
Can they use it as a weapon? Could, but I couldn't imagine why you'd want to.
Why the hell would someone want to steal it? Profit.
This thing costs a pretty penny.
Nah, nah.
It's more than that.
This crew is professional.
They're gonna use it to access something more valuable that can't be got some other way.
Get a BOLO out on that blue truck.
Have police units check back at the crash scene, search every inch.
That truck caused the accident.
They must've left evidence behind.
Thanks, Leon.
ROCKER: Wally.
What's up, man? - Hey, Rocker.
Man, how you doing? - (CHUCKLES): Hey.
- Good.
You? - I'm good.
- Nice.
- So what have you been up to, besides wrecking the shocks on Black Betty? Not that I minded.
Meant a lot of overtime for me, fixing your mistakes.
You didn't hear? - I got my own team now.
50 Squad.
- Nice.
Yeah.
That means someone else is doing the driving now.
And I'm sure the current SWAT mechanic is grateful.
(LAUGHS) Doesn't mean we haven't missed you - here at SWAT.
- Thanks.
You working something? - Was on standby.
Got called in.
- What's the emergency? A crew stole some construction equipment, shot a security guard in the process.
Geez.
Any leads? Well, so far, sounds like they covered their tracks.
It's good to see you.
What are you doing here? Well, I'm actually, uh, looking for Luca.
Oh, he's on medical leave.
He injured himself over the summer in a fall, reaggravated it last week.
Wow, I'm sorry to hear that.
- Uh, what do you need him for? - Well, you remember my '69 GTO? - Sure.
It's a beauty.
- Well, I'm thinking of selling it, and I thought maybe Luca could help me find a buyer.
You love that car.
Why sell? Well, since starting my own garage, I just don't have time to drive it.
It just collects dust.
Just the idea of selling to some punk millennial just kills me.
Maybe you could put the word out to the boys here, help me find a buyer that cares about it - as much as you and me? - For sure.
- We'll find someone worthy.
- Thanks, brother.
- I appreciate you.
- All right, buddy.
- You be safe.
- You, too.
Come by more often.
We all miss you.
(SIGHS) Unis found this at the accident site.
Magnetic sheeting fit for a truck.
So they just peel it away, and the truck turns blue.
We found four companies who sell this particular brand.
Two in the South Bay, one in Hollywood, one in the Valley.
- Shouldn't take long to vet each one.
- Already have.
DEACON: Kendrick Moore.
Owner of Tinseltown Tuning and Wraps in Panorama City.
HICKS: This guy's got a history of B and Es, armed robbery.
Still got two years left on his parole.
Could be one of today's crew.
- Our thoughts exactly.
- HICKS: All right.
Bring him in.
- So, she was in the middle of the road.
- Right.
She looks at me and asks, "Do you know the best way to the hospital?" I said, "Yeah, just stand right there, lady.
" (DEACON AND HONDO LAUGH) Hey.
I got work you're keeping me from.
Kendrick! Big man.
Hey, you got to do me a solid.
I need you to help squash a bet I got going with my partner.
See, my money says that you're gonna ask for a lawyer, and you ain't gonna tell us a damn thing.
And I'm betting that since you got a legit business now, you're gonna see the light.
You're gonna be helpful right away.
HONDO: Ah.
Come on, don't keep us in suspense, homeboy.
Which one of us is getting that $50? What are you even talking about? HONDO: Oh, he doesn't know.
You don't know.
A crew shot a security guard during a robbery today.
Yeah, they used custom truck wrapping to escape.
Purchased from your shop.
I don't know, Deac.
You getting that $50 or am I? Now, hold on.
Maybe he didn't know what this crew was up to when he sold it to them.
Whatever you're looking for, - I don't know nothing.
- Ha! Boom! Nothing.
I told you.
Give me my money.
Damn.
Accessory to attempted murder.
You know, I thought at least he'd pretend not to know what these guys were up to.
At least then you'd have a chance.
Well, that is kind of what happened.
- We know what their target is? - No.
But Hondo's still working on Kendrick.
He claims to only know the buyer's name.
Chester Longwood.
Now, Longwood paid Kendrick earlier this week for a rush job on the truck wrap.
Last known associates? Yeah.
These guys.
Seth and Cyrus, they been in the system since they could walk.
Wasn't until their leader, Raines, took over that this crew stepped up to hitting banks, companies all over the country.
Yeah, and each time ending violently, with multiple casualties.
Now they're armed with a thermal lance.
They're just waiting for the next score.
Contact RHD Bank Squad.
Have 'em circulate the flyers.
Touch base with Robbery Task Force.
Maybe we can get a step ahead of these guys.
We can do you one better.
Kendrick said that the crew ordered another wrap.
Hondo's waiting on the delivery right now.
All right.
Why don't you ask Deacon what he thinks? What now? Okay, so I'm about to go out on a third date with Molly Wait a second.
Third date? I thought you said last week wasn't even a first date.
Well, apparently, it was.
And then we went on another, and I'm taking her out again tonight for dinner.
What? Yeah, Luca's been joking about Street being dumb enough to date the boss's daughter.
Now he's actually doing it.
Told him he better not let Hicks find out.
I'm thinking I should just tell him.
Well, that's an interesting form of career sabotage.
Last year, I almost lost this job because of keeping secrets.
Now I want to be honest and that's the wrong move, too? The relationship is still new.
What if it flames out in a week? Why risk telling Hicks? Right, Deac? I don't know.
It seems dicey either way.
Look, there are, what, eight million people in the Greater Los Angeles area.
At least half of them are women.
Why don't you just date one of them? Yeah, but most of 'em probably have taste.
You guys are a big help.
Everything good with you today? You're a little quieter than normal.
Just had a weird morning.
Not gonna talk about it.
I know you and Annie don't approve of my home life.
Come on.
You know that wasn't a judgment of you.
(SIGHS) Annie's issue was you talking to Lila about it and in a way that made it hard for Annie to explain it to her.
That's all.
I know.
And to her credit, I'm still trying to figure it all out.
Yeah.
Well (EXHALES) I'm a pretty good sounding board.
You want to try me? Ty basically accused me of caring more for Kira than I do for him, saying that I'm throwing this relationship triangle out of balance.
Is he right? Maybe.
Kira and I, it just works.
With Ty, it's good, but it's not the same.
Have you talked to either of them about any of this? How can I? Th-They're getting married.
I'm supposed to be there equally for the both of 'em.
You want my advice? Tell her how you feel.
People, they go into marriages thinking that it's gonna make everything better.
A-And in reality, all it does is shine a light on all the issues you had before the wedding.
Annie and I, before we got married, we took this marriage prep course through the church.
It's like a boot camp for engaged couples.
On the first day, we realized how much we didn't know about each other because there were things that we didn't think to share.
You want to make this relationship work make it work.
- Hey.
- Yeah? Thanks for not saying "I told you so.
" (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Damn! Whoo! This thing's got power! (PHONE RINGING) Yo.
Hey, it's Kendrick from Tinseltown Tuning.
The wrap you ordered came in a day early.
I can get one of my guys to drop it off now if you're available, but I'm-a need someone to sign for it.
Great.
I'll text you the address.
We're only gonna be here for the next two hours.
Can you make it by then? My guys'll be there in an hour.
Perfect.
Text just came through with an address to a warehouse in Claremont off the 10.
Address matches to where we traced the call.
We got 'em.
Wally.
Long time no see.
- What's up? - Well, I brought this photo.
Thought it might help with a prospective buyer, unless you've found one already.
Not yet.
Sorry, been busy on this case.
Didn't know it was a rush.
Well, do you do you got somewhere I can pin this up? You know, with a lot of foot traffic or something? Wally, man, what's going on? Why the full-court press to sell right now? Okay, I-I didn't want to say, but, um truth is, my-my auto shop's not doing so hot and I need cash or I'm gonna lose the business.
Wow.
Yeah.
Look, I'll talk to Luca.
And between the two of us, I promise we'll find you a buyer.
Give us a few days, okay? DEACON: Rocker, the warrant came through.
We're heading to a warehouse in Claremont.
Watch our backs from the situation room? Absolutely.
(SIREN WAILING) HONDO: 20-David to Command.
Initiating entry.
Roger.
Watch your six.
Tan, move.
TAN: Three, two, one.
Left side clear.
Clear.
No one's home.
Where are they? They said they'd be here for the next two hours.
Just the door.
- Where's the rest of the vault? - TAN: Check it out.
Something was used to cut right through it.
That's the thermal lance.
They must've been practicing for the real job, - whatever that is.
- Hey, boss.
Still hot.
They bailed before we got here.
20-David to Command.
The warehouse is empty.
Looks like they left in a hurry, almost like they knew we were coming.
ROCKER: I trusted you.
What are you mixed up in, Wally? Why did you warn this crew that they were about to be raided? I never wanted this.
And I'm sorry I used you.
They made me do it, told me I'd be off the hook.
For what? This guy, Raines.
(EXHALES) Mostly runs a bookie business, but word is he makes his real money hiring heist crews to pull off jobs.
And you're involved with him? Why? I was doing real well for a while, I swear.
You know, I had a girlfriend.
Business was booming.
I was a hot hand at picking the ponies.
Then I started losing.
Bad.
I thought I could get out from under it.
By betraying a friend instead of asking for help from any of us? You don't know these people.
When they found out I worked at the police garage and still had friends at SWAT DEACON: You had other options, Wally, besides spying on us.
What do I got now? My business is gone.
I'm gonna go to jail forever.
Hey.
This crew has already hurt people.
And their next job could be a bank, somewhere public, where innocent civilians are at risk.
You know how dangerous these guys are.
Okay, I didn't want anyone to get hurt.
ROCKER: That's fine.
But it doesn't help us.
(EXHALES) Okay, it's not gonna be a bank.
Bank's response time is too quick for whatever they're using the thermal lance for.
Okay, so what's their next job gonna be? Any detail helps.
I heard 'em talking about some kind of cash prize or something.
Okay, that's all I know.
I'm telling you the truth.
(DOOR OPENS) (DOOR CLOSES) NICHELLE: Officer Hondo? (SIGHS) Hey.
Um Mich No.
Uh, uh, Nichelle.
I get it right? - You did.
- Okay.
Whew.
How is the driver doing? He's gonna be just fine, in large part, because of you.
I can't thank you enough for your help.
Getting my van back would be a good way to return the favor.
Did you check with the primary detective on the case? He said because the truck hit me it's evidence and needs to hold it, - but I need my van.
- Yeah, I'm sorry about that.
It's just, it's still an ongoing case.
Look, I helped you with the victim, and I just now helped those detectives identify the driver.
The way I look at it, that's twice the LAPD owes me.
(CHUCKLING) Okay, I can't really argue with that.
Look, no promises, we could loan you a car.
I don't need a car.
I need my van.
I run a shuttle service for kids from Dorsey.
Dorsey? I went to Crenshaw.
- I won't hold that against you.
- Okay.
I take it that's where you went.
No, I went to Crestridge, Baldwin Hills.
That's a private school.
You're shuttling kids - in my neighborhood? - It's a long story.
Look, I know that our standard operating procedures around here are less than ideal, so I'll try to speed things along.
Do you have a card? I can reach out if I make something happen.
A card? This the '90s? Just give me your phone.
I'll put my number in.
I work at Gye Nyame.
- The book shop in Leimert Park? - Oh, it's not just a book shop anymore; it's a community center.
- You obviously haven't been.
- No, I haven't.
Not since it changed names.
- When did that happen? - When I took over.
"Gye Nyame" is an Ashanti term.
It means "except for God.
" It's a a place of hope.
You should stop by sometime.
Seriously, call me if you figure out a way to get my van back.
Please.
(SIGHS) Hey.
Hey.
Thanks for coming.
I just didn't feel like this could wait.
Yeah, of course.
What's going on? Um I know I'm violating one of the "we" rules by just coming to you, but (SIGHS) I feel like I need to really talk to you about what Ty said to me this morning.
Okay.
What did he say? He said that I'm more into you than him, and that I'm jeopardizing everything we have.
I was mad at first.
And then I realized (SIGHS) he's right.
- Chris - Wait.
I got into this relationship because of you.
And I know you love Ty, so I've tried to.
But (SIGHS) I'm not in love with him.
Not like I am with you.
And I know the timing's awful with you guys getting married in a month.
But can you ever see yourself with just me? Oh, my God, I completely ruined things, didn't I? - No.
No, no, no, no.
- No, I did.
I know.
I did.
Not at all.
Chris, I'm in love with you, too.
(EXHALES) I've been having some doubts about the wedding.
Maybe that's why.
Maybe I felt this coming.
- I-I need some time to think about this, - Yeah.
And talk to Ty, obviously.
We-we-we can, we can talk to him tonight, together.
(TAKES DEEP BREATH) The vault door found at the warehouse is off a Jefferson 590.
Embassies, banks, armories all around Los Angeles use it.
It's one of the strongest on the market.
There's over 40 locations in Los Angeles County alone.
There's no way we have the personnel to protect each one.
- No, we don't.
- DEACON: It's not a bank.
Wally said the crew mentioned something about a cash prize.
All right, that's got to be it.
The L.
A.
Speedway.
They have a huge cash prize race every year.
I took my son to it last year.
A $4 million "Dash for Cash," winner-takes-all race happening tonight.
There'll be thousands of spectators.
Go.
On our way.
Make it burn ANNOUNCER (OVER P.
A.
): Welcome to Los Angeles Speedway, the "Dash for Cash" qualifying round! Qualifying continues all afternoon, leading up to the big race tonight! Yeah, tomorrow I'll have me a hard hangover And one hell of a heartache So pour it on like a shot of whiskey And shoot me straight.
The time trials have already started.
Where you guys headed? All right, you're good.
You know where you're setting up? We do.
Let's move.
ANNOUNCER: Here we go! Qualifying is underway at California's greatest speedway.
Yup, what you're watching, folks, is Mason Miller hitting the gas, spinning his tires, in hopes of qualifying for tonight's main event, winner-take-all "Dash for Cash" $4 million cash prize! What's up, Big Rob? Hey, how you doing, man? Hey! How's the track? It running slick? Do I know you? Nah, no, I got my rig right over there.
We're timing after you.
Yeah, well, keep away from Jimmy's car.
He don't like people too close.
Oh, yeah, yeah, sure, no problem.
You got it.
Hey, hey, hey.
- How'd you get down here? - We were called.
No, no, no, we didn't get any call.
- They need this right away.
- No, stop right (TASER CRACKLES, GUARDS GRUNTING) Whoa.
Keep moving.
We'll be gone by the time they wake up.
(CHEERING) (SIREN CHIRPING) Sergeant Harrelson, LAPD SWAT.
- Are you Pam? - Yes, general manager, and this is my head of security, John Custer.
Commander Hicks briefed us on the situation.
I looped the block.
No sign of the blue pickup he described.
All right, show me where the money's kept, and the routes in and out.
Guards are in the money room protecting the cash here.
And the best ways to get there are either through the driving school garage or service elevator.
- How many guards? - Two, but the cash is safe inside that vault.
No one can get in there.
I need you to make sure your men remember these faces.
Hey, I saw that guy.
He just drove his hauler right there in the pit.
(PEOPLE SCREAMING) - That wasn't an accident.
- No, that's a distraction.
They're robbing the vault now.
What's the quickest way?! Service elevator to the right! All emergency and security personnel to the track, immediately.
(BEEP) Get your faces down, now! - (GRUNTS) - RAINES: It ain't your money.
Don't move.
Nobody else'll get hurt.
You, watch the door.
I suggest you keep your eyes glued to the table.
No one's answering in the cash room.
- Are there security monitors inside? - Yes.
Why? They'll see us coming once we're on that floor.
- Pam, finish the evacuations.
Move.
- Okay! - Chris, Corner Shot rifle? - Right here.
Take out the security cameras.
Street, Tan, you're with me.
We got to take out the other escape route.
Two bodies on the ground.
They're alive.
24-David, we got two down, unconscious.
Get an R/A rolling.
You stay here with them.
Make sure no civilians in or out of this hallway.
You'll need my badge to get into the vault room.
Chris, you're up.
Hey, what was that? Seth, check outside.
- BECKER: LAPD! - LAPD SWAT! Drop your weapon! Cops! - Get up! There.
- (WHIMPERING) This door is the only exit.
They're trapped.
There's no way out.
That's what they think.
DEACON: Not gonna say it again! There's nowhere for you to go.
Come out now.
(BEEP) On my count.
Three, two (BEEP) LAPD SWAT! They blew a hole through the far wall.
We're taking heavy fire! BECKER: That wall opens into the stairs.
That leads to the driving school garage.
Hondo, suspects are heading for the driving school garage.
Roger that.
We'll head them off.
Let's move! DEACON: Give it up! You've got nowhere to go.
Chris, he's on the three side.
(GRUNTS) Suspect down! LAPD.
- Don't move.
Anyone else in here? - No.
Drop the weapon! - Put it on the ground! - STREET: Do it! - HONDO: Drop the weapon now! - STREET: Do it! - Drop it now! - Do it now! Put the gun down! Down on your knees! Down on your knees! 26-David.
Two suspects still on the loose with the cash.
Back up! Back up! 20-David to command.
One suspect down.
Out of the way! Out of the way! LAPD SWAT! Move! Move! Move away! Move away! Street, go, go, go.
Go right.
Go right.
(PANICKED SHOUTING) Street, you take the guy on the right, I'll go left.
Move.
Out that way! Out that way! I got eyes on the suspect.
Out this way.
Out this way.
Get inside.
Get inside.
Out this way.
Out this way.
(YELLING) (GRUNTS) Stay down! Or I will shoot.
26-David.
Suspect in custody.
Out of my way! Drop the weapon! This is 20-David.
Suspect three down.
(PANTING) Hey.
Just wanted to say nice work at the racetrack.
I'm sorry I almost screwed up everything.
Hey, don't beat yourself up.
TAN: Yeah.
Who would've guessed that about Wally? DEACON: Besides, you gave us a chance to clean up 50 squad's mess.
Again.
(LAUGHS) I deserve that.
Okay, Street.
Yeah, looking dapper.
Sure that new shirt's not gonna give you away to Hicks? I saw Molly waiting outside for you.
I'm not giving anything away.
I'm just gonna be straight up with him.
Been waiting for the right time.
Which feels like now.
Well, it was nice knowing you, playboy.
Hey, Street, don't listen to him.
Just take it from a father.
You talking to Hicks that's the right move.
He'll respect you.
Thanks.
Yeah, he'll respect him, and then he'll demote him.
(STREET AND TAN LAUGH) What's with the outfit? Don't ask.
You figure out what you're gonna do with Ty and Kira? I talked to her, and it turns out, she feels the same way I do, so we're gonna talk to Ty tonight, together.
It'll gonna be intense, but you were right.
Told you so.
(BOTH CHUCKLE SOFTLY) Wow.
You look fierce.
It's the first time I've ever heard you use that word.
I'll take it as a compliment.
- You should.
- You ready? Actually, before we go, I'm gonna talk to your father about us first.
My father doesn't decide who I date.
I hear you, but he's still my boss.
- Do you want me to talk to him? - No, it should come from me.
If you talk to him, he might feel obligated to go along with it, and then just find other insidious ways to take it out on me.
(SIGHS) So brave.
Or so stupid.
(LAUGHS) Later.
Go get 'em.
Yeah? I can hear you breathing.
What is it? Um sir, Commander, uh I just wanted to talk to you about something.
What? It's about your daughter, sir.
We've, uh, been getting to know each other recently, and, uh, it's really early stages, but I just, I wanted to let you know, before things get serious, um, that I'm taking her out on a date tonight.
(CLEARS THROAT) Are you about to ask me a question? - No.
- Okay.
Continue.
- Sir? - Well, I'm confused.
Are you here because you're looking for my permission? N-No, not really.
Unless you think I need Just say what you came to say, damn it.
Okay.
Molly is fearless and she's smart, and she is always going out of her way to help other people, which suggests she's actually just a really good person.
And I-I know I'm no crown jewel myself, but I have nothing but the utmost respect for your daughter.
And I just came here to tell you that, man to man.
Oh.
Well, as your boss, Commander Hicks has absolutely no problem - with you dating Molly.
- Great.
But as her father (CHUCKLES) just make sure that Bob Hicks never has cause to have a problem with you.
We clear? Clear.
Crystal.
Good.
- Thank you, sir.
- Mm-hmm.
Street.
Let's keep the PDA down to a minimum when you're on the clock for now.
Like in the kitchen.
Yes, sir.
TY: Five people.
That's, like, $750 down the drain.
KIRA: I know, I know.
I-I'll talk to her, okay? - She loves me.
Hey.
- Hey.
You guys, uh, working on the wedding plans? Yeah.
Uh, working on the seating chart for the reception.
TY: Yeah.
Actually, uh, we could use your help, Chris.
Uh, let me grab the other list, and, um, maybe you can help solve our puzzle.
Yeah.
Sure.
Cool.
Okay, I-I know what you're gonna say, but I can't cancel the wedding.
- I can't do that to him.
- How about what you said earlier? What happened to being honest? This is honest, Chris.
I just put too many years in with Ty.
I do love him.
I can't throw that all away.
Just wait till after the wedding, okay? You'll find a way to be happy with both of us.
TY: Okay, okay, okay.
So, I've worked it out.
Best way to avoid drama: don't sit her parents next to mine.
Mm.
I won't.
(CHUCKLES) TY: Okay.
(NICHELLE CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Morning, Crenshaw.
Hey, Nichelle.
Uh, if you're here for the community meeting, you're the first one in line, because it isn't until tomorrow.
I just thought you might need a shuttle van before that.
- What's this? - Let me show you.
Buddy of mine runs a rental shop, owed me a favor.
And since the LAPD owes you (BOTH CHUCKLE) It's all yours.
Until you get your van back.
(SIGHS) Thank you.
This means a lot to the kids I help.
Is this standard operating procedure, though, to come down here on your off time? Got to say it's not my typical interaction with the police.
I was curious.
I mean, it's not every day you meet a private school Baldwin Hills girl who does what you do.
Meaning what? You think I have an angle? No, no, not necessarily.
I just I care a lot about this neighborhood, and I like knowing what goes on here.
Good.
Because I love where I'm from, up on the hill.
But a lot of my friends growing up lived at the bottom of that hill.
I've always wanted to feel more a part of that, do more, give more.
So, here I am.
How about you? How does a guy from Crenshaw become a SWAT sergeant? Okay, that right there is a long story.
Which I'd love to tell you sometime.
How are you getting home? I was kind of hoping you might give me a ride.
(BOTH LAUGH) Oh, I see.
(CLEARS THROAT) Well, that does sound nice, but, A, I don't get in cars with strangers.
And, B, I have a rowdy group of teenagers arriving in ten minutes, so - I can call you an Uber.
- No, it's-it's cool.
I can get my own, thanks.
But maybe we could arrange something to try and cure this, uh, strangers problem? Come by the meeting tomorrow.
Maybe we can talk then.
I'll check my schedule.
Okay, you do that.
(CHUCKLES)
HONDO: Kissing up to the boss's daughter now, Street? Come on, man.
Is Jim Street single? Aren't you worried it could get a little messy with your dad? - So, what's up with Molly? - Oh, I'm just meeting her later.
- Oh, like a date? - No, no, her friends are gonna be there.
The two of you, you guys are getting married.
KIRA: And we've been looking for a new woman to complete us.
You will be an equal part in that new relationship.
How's Ty and Kira doing? Three people in a relationship turns out to be geometry.
But, um, I'm trying to figure it out.
STREET: You, uh, new here? Haven't seen you around before.
Actually, I'm here quite often.
Really? It's weird, because, uh, I just feel like I would've seen you around.
I am a cop, so Not much of a detective though, huh? (CHUCKLES) Okay, I lied.
I do know you, and, uh, I've heard all about you, too.
Yeah? Yeah.
What'd you hear? Just that, um, you might be free tonight.
That sounds awfully forward.
You see, um, I scored reservations to this restaurant, Redbird, and you just look so lonely, so Wait, Redbird? I heard that place is amazing.
Oh.
Now suddenly not so forward, huh? Um, does 8:00 work? 8:00's perfect.
See you tonight.
Yeah.
HICKS: Street, hand me my drink, will you? Yeah, of course.
Of course.
Everything good here? Yeah.
Peachy.
Peachy.
When Hondo gets in, send him to see me.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
I'll, uh, let him know.
(EXHALES) (EXHALES) You did such a good job picking this out.
It looks like a Palm Springs hotel.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah, it really does pop, doesn't it? Oh.
You got a little paint on your face.
Aw, that was your fault.
No.
No, no, no, no, Chris.
I No, I can't.
- No, I don't have time to wash my hair.
- Fair is fair.
I'll be late for work.
Stop.
- Mm-hmm.
- Mm.
Wow.
See? Ty gets it.
He's an artist.
Gets what? Creativity's, um - messy.
- (TY CHUCKLES) Nothing wrong with getting a little dirty.
I got to take a shower.
I'll clean up.
I'll help.
Actually, I, uh I wanted to talk to you about something, but I do not want you to take it the wrong way.
What, you don't you don't like the-the paint color? No, it's great.
Everything's great.
It's just you, me and Kira.
You haven't noticed some imbalance lately? Um How, exactly? Well, little things.
Okay.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah.
Like the painting.
I mean, you and Kira completely cut me out of the process.
Yeah, but since when do you care about decorating? I don't.
Look, I'm so happy to see how close you've gotten with Kira.
But when you put so much attention on one side of the triangle, you can throw things out of whack.
I'm throwing things out of whack? (CHUCKLES) Well (EXHALES) do you want things to work between the three of us or not? Yeah.
I-I mean, I'm-I'm confused about I mean, are you asking me to hold back my feelings for Kira? Wasn't honesty and transparency your pitch - for this relationship? - No.
No.
I (EXHALES) I'm just asking you to put as much effort into us as you do with you and Kira.
That's the only way this beautiful thing is gonna survive.
Everything okay? Yeah.
Everything's great, babe.
DISPATCHER: Two Adam 61 and any available unit, respond Code 3 to a 211 in progress near Plum and Tenth.
Stand by for further info.
OFFICER: Roger that.
We're 60 seconds out.
Police coming.
One minute.
Yo, where are they?! Relax.
They're coming.
CYRUS: Let's go, let's go, let's go! - (GUNSHOTS) - (SHOUTS) Get it in the truck! - Hey! - (SHOUTS) Hey, let's go! (ENGINE STARTS) (TIRES SCREECHING) We have a man down.
DISPATCHER: Shots fired at 221 Kester.
Security guard down.
Requesting all units.
Suspect's in a red pickup, eastbound on Raymer, nearing the 405.
- (SIREN WAILING) - This is 20-David, in the area, responding.
(TIRES SCREECH) PILOT: Air 17 has a visual on suspect vehicle.
Still eastbound on Raymer.
HONDO: This is 20-David.
I got eyes on the red pickup.
Heading west toward the freeway.
(ENGINE REVVING) (TIRES SCREECH) (HELICOPTER BLADES WHIRRING) (TIRES SCREECHING) (SIREN CHIRPS) This is 20-David.
MVA.
Multiple vehicles.
I need an R/A now.
Air 17, you still got eyes on that red pickup? Roger.
17 has eyes on suspect vehicle.
Maintaining aerial pursuit.
Don't lose 'em.
- Sir! - (KNOCKING) Sir, can you hear me? Are you all right? (GRUNTS) Hey.
Sir.
Sir, can you hear me? - Is he okay? - Lady, what are you doing? - How do I help? - No, no.
I need you to get out and back away.
He's bleeding.
He needs help.
You need help.
All right, give me your hands.
Give me your hands.
- Right here.
Right here.
- (GROANS) Keep the pressure.
I got to get his leg out of there.
(GRUNTING) (SHOUTS) It's all right.
Can you hear me? What's your name? Keep him awake.
He's probably concussed.
- He's losing a lot of blood.
- This van is leaking gas.
We don't have a lot of time.
I got to get him out of here.
Help me with that door.
Move.
(GRUNTS) - Come on.
Up.
- (GRUNTS) Help me as much as you can.
Go, go.
(GROANING) It's all right.
Just lean on me.
Just lean on me.
Come on.
(GRUNTING) I got you.
Just keep leaning on me.
Lean on me.
- There you go.
- (GRUNTS) There you go.
Right here.
Lay down.
- Lay down.
- (PANTING) You're gonna be all right, my man.
Help's on its way.
Is that your van? Are you hurt? - Do you need medical attention? - No, I'm all right.
- What's your name? - Nichelle.
- Nichelle.
- Mm-hmm.
I'm Hondo.
- Thanks for the help.
- (SIRENS APPROACHING) We all need to look out for each other, right? (CHUCKLES) (HELICOPTER BLADES WHIRRING) Suspect vehicle has disappeared into a Valley Mall parking garage.
Need immediate backup.
(SIREN WAILING) (TIRES SCREECH) Tan and Becker are right behind us.
- Hondo's stuck in an accident.
- DEACON: I heard.
We're gonna go without him.
Launch from here.
So, what are we dealing with again? Suspects entered the mall parking garage two blocks away about ten minutes ago.
Air 17's had eyes the whole time.
- Truck never left.
- Containment? Rocker's team is set to surround.
We're the entry team.
STREET: Whoa.
Corner Shot rifles? They got approved? Hell yeah.
Hicks just signed off.
- (CHUCKLES) - DEACON: All right.
So, listen up.
We're gonna enter from the north side.
Becker, you roll Black Betty for cover.
Chris, Street and Tan, we'll go two to two, clear our way from bottom to top until we find that red pickup.
Any questions? - No.
- Good.
Let's saddle up.
Sergeant Kay, it's no use.
What's no use? We're about to initiate.
- Suspect vehicle's gone.
- CHRIS: That's not possible.
Air 17's been maintaining constant surveillance.
Don't know what to tell you.
We cleared each floor multiple times.
- There's no red pickup truck in there.
- What about witnesses? Somebody must've seen the truck exit.
Every witness we talked to saw the truck enter.
Not one saw it leave.
So what are you saying, it just vanished? Play that again.
What the hell did we miss? From the time the red pickup drives in until patrol locks down the scene, the truck never moves.
How is that possible? Even if the suspects grabbed another ride, their truck didn't just disappear.
Wait, hold up, hold up.
Take that back.
Take it back to the blue truck.
Check out the damage on the fender.
That's the same make and model, just a different color with an added bed cover.
You're saying they swapped out the color somehow? Well, either that or we got to put out a warrant for Penn and Teller.
That's a pretty elaborate plan just to steal some construction equipment.
It wasn't just any equipment.
We got something.
Leon Bournes is a trained expert with the type of welding equipment that was stolen.
Nice to meet you.
What can you tell us? Everything there is.
Called a thermal lance.
Industrial grade cutting tool.
Can cut through anything: concrete, steel, you name it.
Can they use it as a weapon? Could, but I couldn't imagine why you'd want to.
Why the hell would someone want to steal it? Profit.
This thing costs a pretty penny.
Nah, nah.
It's more than that.
This crew is professional.
They're gonna use it to access something more valuable that can't be got some other way.
Get a BOLO out on that blue truck.
Have police units check back at the crash scene, search every inch.
That truck caused the accident.
They must've left evidence behind.
Thanks, Leon.
ROCKER: Wally.
What's up, man? - Hey, Rocker.
Man, how you doing? - (CHUCKLES): Hey.
- Good.
You? - I'm good.
- Nice.
- So what have you been up to, besides wrecking the shocks on Black Betty? Not that I minded.
Meant a lot of overtime for me, fixing your mistakes.
You didn't hear? - I got my own team now.
50 Squad.
- Nice.
Yeah.
That means someone else is doing the driving now.
And I'm sure the current SWAT mechanic is grateful.
(LAUGHS) Doesn't mean we haven't missed you - here at SWAT.
- Thanks.
You working something? - Was on standby.
Got called in.
- What's the emergency? A crew stole some construction equipment, shot a security guard in the process.
Geez.
Any leads? Well, so far, sounds like they covered their tracks.
It's good to see you.
What are you doing here? Well, I'm actually, uh, looking for Luca.
Oh, he's on medical leave.
He injured himself over the summer in a fall, reaggravated it last week.
Wow, I'm sorry to hear that.
- Uh, what do you need him for? - Well, you remember my '69 GTO? - Sure.
It's a beauty.
- Well, I'm thinking of selling it, and I thought maybe Luca could help me find a buyer.
You love that car.
Why sell? Well, since starting my own garage, I just don't have time to drive it.
It just collects dust.
Just the idea of selling to some punk millennial just kills me.
Maybe you could put the word out to the boys here, help me find a buyer that cares about it - as much as you and me? - For sure.
- We'll find someone worthy.
- Thanks, brother.
- I appreciate you.
- All right, buddy.
- You be safe.
- You, too.
Come by more often.
We all miss you.
(SIGHS) Unis found this at the accident site.
Magnetic sheeting fit for a truck.
So they just peel it away, and the truck turns blue.
We found four companies who sell this particular brand.
Two in the South Bay, one in Hollywood, one in the Valley.
- Shouldn't take long to vet each one.
- Already have.
DEACON: Kendrick Moore.
Owner of Tinseltown Tuning and Wraps in Panorama City.
HICKS: This guy's got a history of B and Es, armed robbery.
Still got two years left on his parole.
Could be one of today's crew.
- Our thoughts exactly.
- HICKS: All right.
Bring him in.
- So, she was in the middle of the road.
- Right.
She looks at me and asks, "Do you know the best way to the hospital?" I said, "Yeah, just stand right there, lady.
" (DEACON AND HONDO LAUGH) Hey.
I got work you're keeping me from.
Kendrick! Big man.
Hey, you got to do me a solid.
I need you to help squash a bet I got going with my partner.
See, my money says that you're gonna ask for a lawyer, and you ain't gonna tell us a damn thing.
And I'm betting that since you got a legit business now, you're gonna see the light.
You're gonna be helpful right away.
HONDO: Ah.
Come on, don't keep us in suspense, homeboy.
Which one of us is getting that $50? What are you even talking about? HONDO: Oh, he doesn't know.
You don't know.
A crew shot a security guard during a robbery today.
Yeah, they used custom truck wrapping to escape.
Purchased from your shop.
I don't know, Deac.
You getting that $50 or am I? Now, hold on.
Maybe he didn't know what this crew was up to when he sold it to them.
Whatever you're looking for, - I don't know nothing.
- Ha! Boom! Nothing.
I told you.
Give me my money.
Damn.
Accessory to attempted murder.
You know, I thought at least he'd pretend not to know what these guys were up to.
At least then you'd have a chance.
Well, that is kind of what happened.
- We know what their target is? - No.
But Hondo's still working on Kendrick.
He claims to only know the buyer's name.
Chester Longwood.
Now, Longwood paid Kendrick earlier this week for a rush job on the truck wrap.
Last known associates? Yeah.
These guys.
Seth and Cyrus, they been in the system since they could walk.
Wasn't until their leader, Raines, took over that this crew stepped up to hitting banks, companies all over the country.
Yeah, and each time ending violently, with multiple casualties.
Now they're armed with a thermal lance.
They're just waiting for the next score.
Contact RHD Bank Squad.
Have 'em circulate the flyers.
Touch base with Robbery Task Force.
Maybe we can get a step ahead of these guys.
We can do you one better.
Kendrick said that the crew ordered another wrap.
Hondo's waiting on the delivery right now.
All right.
Why don't you ask Deacon what he thinks? What now? Okay, so I'm about to go out on a third date with Molly Wait a second.
Third date? I thought you said last week wasn't even a first date.
Well, apparently, it was.
And then we went on another, and I'm taking her out again tonight for dinner.
What? Yeah, Luca's been joking about Street being dumb enough to date the boss's daughter.
Now he's actually doing it.
Told him he better not let Hicks find out.
I'm thinking I should just tell him.
Well, that's an interesting form of career sabotage.
Last year, I almost lost this job because of keeping secrets.
Now I want to be honest and that's the wrong move, too? The relationship is still new.
What if it flames out in a week? Why risk telling Hicks? Right, Deac? I don't know.
It seems dicey either way.
Look, there are, what, eight million people in the Greater Los Angeles area.
At least half of them are women.
Why don't you just date one of them? Yeah, but most of 'em probably have taste.
You guys are a big help.
Everything good with you today? You're a little quieter than normal.
Just had a weird morning.
Not gonna talk about it.
I know you and Annie don't approve of my home life.
Come on.
You know that wasn't a judgment of you.
(SIGHS) Annie's issue was you talking to Lila about it and in a way that made it hard for Annie to explain it to her.
That's all.
I know.
And to her credit, I'm still trying to figure it all out.
Yeah.
Well (EXHALES) I'm a pretty good sounding board.
You want to try me? Ty basically accused me of caring more for Kira than I do for him, saying that I'm throwing this relationship triangle out of balance.
Is he right? Maybe.
Kira and I, it just works.
With Ty, it's good, but it's not the same.
Have you talked to either of them about any of this? How can I? Th-They're getting married.
I'm supposed to be there equally for the both of 'em.
You want my advice? Tell her how you feel.
People, they go into marriages thinking that it's gonna make everything better.
A-And in reality, all it does is shine a light on all the issues you had before the wedding.
Annie and I, before we got married, we took this marriage prep course through the church.
It's like a boot camp for engaged couples.
On the first day, we realized how much we didn't know about each other because there were things that we didn't think to share.
You want to make this relationship work make it work.
- Hey.
- Yeah? Thanks for not saying "I told you so.
" (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Damn! Whoo! This thing's got power! (PHONE RINGING) Yo.
Hey, it's Kendrick from Tinseltown Tuning.
The wrap you ordered came in a day early.
I can get one of my guys to drop it off now if you're available, but I'm-a need someone to sign for it.
Great.
I'll text you the address.
We're only gonna be here for the next two hours.
Can you make it by then? My guys'll be there in an hour.
Perfect.
Text just came through with an address to a warehouse in Claremont off the 10.
Address matches to where we traced the call.
We got 'em.
Wally.
Long time no see.
- What's up? - Well, I brought this photo.
Thought it might help with a prospective buyer, unless you've found one already.
Not yet.
Sorry, been busy on this case.
Didn't know it was a rush.
Well, do you do you got somewhere I can pin this up? You know, with a lot of foot traffic or something? Wally, man, what's going on? Why the full-court press to sell right now? Okay, I-I didn't want to say, but, um truth is, my-my auto shop's not doing so hot and I need cash or I'm gonna lose the business.
Wow.
Yeah.
Look, I'll talk to Luca.
And between the two of us, I promise we'll find you a buyer.
Give us a few days, okay? DEACON: Rocker, the warrant came through.
We're heading to a warehouse in Claremont.
Watch our backs from the situation room? Absolutely.
(SIREN WAILING) HONDO: 20-David to Command.
Initiating entry.
Roger.
Watch your six.
Tan, move.
TAN: Three, two, one.
Left side clear.
Clear.
No one's home.
Where are they? They said they'd be here for the next two hours.
Just the door.
- Where's the rest of the vault? - TAN: Check it out.
Something was used to cut right through it.
That's the thermal lance.
They must've been practicing for the real job, - whatever that is.
- Hey, boss.
Still hot.
They bailed before we got here.
20-David to Command.
The warehouse is empty.
Looks like they left in a hurry, almost like they knew we were coming.
ROCKER: I trusted you.
What are you mixed up in, Wally? Why did you warn this crew that they were about to be raided? I never wanted this.
And I'm sorry I used you.
They made me do it, told me I'd be off the hook.
For what? This guy, Raines.
(EXHALES) Mostly runs a bookie business, but word is he makes his real money hiring heist crews to pull off jobs.
And you're involved with him? Why? I was doing real well for a while, I swear.
You know, I had a girlfriend.
Business was booming.
I was a hot hand at picking the ponies.
Then I started losing.
Bad.
I thought I could get out from under it.
By betraying a friend instead of asking for help from any of us? You don't know these people.
When they found out I worked at the police garage and still had friends at SWAT DEACON: You had other options, Wally, besides spying on us.
What do I got now? My business is gone.
I'm gonna go to jail forever.
Hey.
This crew has already hurt people.
And their next job could be a bank, somewhere public, where innocent civilians are at risk.
You know how dangerous these guys are.
Okay, I didn't want anyone to get hurt.
ROCKER: That's fine.
But it doesn't help us.
(EXHALES) Okay, it's not gonna be a bank.
Bank's response time is too quick for whatever they're using the thermal lance for.
Okay, so what's their next job gonna be? Any detail helps.
I heard 'em talking about some kind of cash prize or something.
Okay, that's all I know.
I'm telling you the truth.
(DOOR OPENS) (DOOR CLOSES) NICHELLE: Officer Hondo? (SIGHS) Hey.
Um Mich No.
Uh, uh, Nichelle.
I get it right? - You did.
- Okay.
Whew.
How is the driver doing? He's gonna be just fine, in large part, because of you.
I can't thank you enough for your help.
Getting my van back would be a good way to return the favor.
Did you check with the primary detective on the case? He said because the truck hit me it's evidence and needs to hold it, - but I need my van.
- Yeah, I'm sorry about that.
It's just, it's still an ongoing case.
Look, I helped you with the victim, and I just now helped those detectives identify the driver.
The way I look at it, that's twice the LAPD owes me.
(CHUCKLING) Okay, I can't really argue with that.
Look, no promises, we could loan you a car.
I don't need a car.
I need my van.
I run a shuttle service for kids from Dorsey.
Dorsey? I went to Crenshaw.
- I won't hold that against you.
- Okay.
I take it that's where you went.
No, I went to Crestridge, Baldwin Hills.
That's a private school.
You're shuttling kids - in my neighborhood? - It's a long story.
Look, I know that our standard operating procedures around here are less than ideal, so I'll try to speed things along.
Do you have a card? I can reach out if I make something happen.
A card? This the '90s? Just give me your phone.
I'll put my number in.
I work at Gye Nyame.
- The book shop in Leimert Park? - Oh, it's not just a book shop anymore; it's a community center.
- You obviously haven't been.
- No, I haven't.
Not since it changed names.
- When did that happen? - When I took over.
"Gye Nyame" is an Ashanti term.
It means "except for God.
" It's a a place of hope.
You should stop by sometime.
Seriously, call me if you figure out a way to get my van back.
Please.
(SIGHS) Hey.
Hey.
Thanks for coming.
I just didn't feel like this could wait.
Yeah, of course.
What's going on? Um I know I'm violating one of the "we" rules by just coming to you, but (SIGHS) I feel like I need to really talk to you about what Ty said to me this morning.
Okay.
What did he say? He said that I'm more into you than him, and that I'm jeopardizing everything we have.
I was mad at first.
And then I realized (SIGHS) he's right.
- Chris - Wait.
I got into this relationship because of you.
And I know you love Ty, so I've tried to.
But (SIGHS) I'm not in love with him.
Not like I am with you.
And I know the timing's awful with you guys getting married in a month.
But can you ever see yourself with just me? Oh, my God, I completely ruined things, didn't I? - No.
No, no, no, no.
- No, I did.
I know.
I did.
Not at all.
Chris, I'm in love with you, too.
(EXHALES) I've been having some doubts about the wedding.
Maybe that's why.
Maybe I felt this coming.
- I-I need some time to think about this, - Yeah.
And talk to Ty, obviously.
We-we-we can, we can talk to him tonight, together.
(TAKES DEEP BREATH) The vault door found at the warehouse is off a Jefferson 590.
Embassies, banks, armories all around Los Angeles use it.
It's one of the strongest on the market.
There's over 40 locations in Los Angeles County alone.
There's no way we have the personnel to protect each one.
- No, we don't.
- DEACON: It's not a bank.
Wally said the crew mentioned something about a cash prize.
All right, that's got to be it.
The L.
A.
Speedway.
They have a huge cash prize race every year.
I took my son to it last year.
A $4 million "Dash for Cash," winner-takes-all race happening tonight.
There'll be thousands of spectators.
Go.
On our way.
Make it burn ANNOUNCER (OVER P.
A.
): Welcome to Los Angeles Speedway, the "Dash for Cash" qualifying round! Qualifying continues all afternoon, leading up to the big race tonight! Yeah, tomorrow I'll have me a hard hangover And one hell of a heartache So pour it on like a shot of whiskey And shoot me straight.
The time trials have already started.
Where you guys headed? All right, you're good.
You know where you're setting up? We do.
Let's move.
ANNOUNCER: Here we go! Qualifying is underway at California's greatest speedway.
Yup, what you're watching, folks, is Mason Miller hitting the gas, spinning his tires, in hopes of qualifying for tonight's main event, winner-take-all "Dash for Cash" $4 million cash prize! What's up, Big Rob? Hey, how you doing, man? Hey! How's the track? It running slick? Do I know you? Nah, no, I got my rig right over there.
We're timing after you.
Yeah, well, keep away from Jimmy's car.
He don't like people too close.
Oh, yeah, yeah, sure, no problem.
You got it.
Hey, hey, hey.
- How'd you get down here? - We were called.
No, no, no, we didn't get any call.
- They need this right away.
- No, stop right (TASER CRACKLES, GUARDS GRUNTING) Whoa.
Keep moving.
We'll be gone by the time they wake up.
(CHEERING) (SIREN CHIRPING) Sergeant Harrelson, LAPD SWAT.
- Are you Pam? - Yes, general manager, and this is my head of security, John Custer.
Commander Hicks briefed us on the situation.
I looped the block.
No sign of the blue pickup he described.
All right, show me where the money's kept, and the routes in and out.
Guards are in the money room protecting the cash here.
And the best ways to get there are either through the driving school garage or service elevator.
- How many guards? - Two, but the cash is safe inside that vault.
No one can get in there.
I need you to make sure your men remember these faces.
Hey, I saw that guy.
He just drove his hauler right there in the pit.
(PEOPLE SCREAMING) - That wasn't an accident.
- No, that's a distraction.
They're robbing the vault now.
What's the quickest way?! Service elevator to the right! All emergency and security personnel to the track, immediately.
(BEEP) Get your faces down, now! - (GRUNTS) - RAINES: It ain't your money.
Don't move.
Nobody else'll get hurt.
You, watch the door.
I suggest you keep your eyes glued to the table.
No one's answering in the cash room.
- Are there security monitors inside? - Yes.
Why? They'll see us coming once we're on that floor.
- Pam, finish the evacuations.
Move.
- Okay! - Chris, Corner Shot rifle? - Right here.
Take out the security cameras.
Street, Tan, you're with me.
We got to take out the other escape route.
Two bodies on the ground.
They're alive.
24-David, we got two down, unconscious.
Get an R/A rolling.
You stay here with them.
Make sure no civilians in or out of this hallway.
You'll need my badge to get into the vault room.
Chris, you're up.
Hey, what was that? Seth, check outside.
- BECKER: LAPD! - LAPD SWAT! Drop your weapon! Cops! - Get up! There.
- (WHIMPERING) This door is the only exit.
They're trapped.
There's no way out.
That's what they think.
DEACON: Not gonna say it again! There's nowhere for you to go.
Come out now.
(BEEP) On my count.
Three, two (BEEP) LAPD SWAT! They blew a hole through the far wall.
We're taking heavy fire! BECKER: That wall opens into the stairs.
That leads to the driving school garage.
Hondo, suspects are heading for the driving school garage.
Roger that.
We'll head them off.
Let's move! DEACON: Give it up! You've got nowhere to go.
Chris, he's on the three side.
(GRUNTS) Suspect down! LAPD.
- Don't move.
Anyone else in here? - No.
Drop the weapon! - Put it on the ground! - STREET: Do it! - HONDO: Drop the weapon now! - STREET: Do it! - Drop it now! - Do it now! Put the gun down! Down on your knees! Down on your knees! 26-David.
Two suspects still on the loose with the cash.
Back up! Back up! 20-David to command.
One suspect down.
Out of the way! Out of the way! LAPD SWAT! Move! Move! Move away! Move away! Street, go, go, go.
Go right.
Go right.
(PANICKED SHOUTING) Street, you take the guy on the right, I'll go left.
Move.
Out that way! Out that way! I got eyes on the suspect.
Out this way.
Out this way.
Get inside.
Get inside.
Out this way.
Out this way.
(YELLING) (GRUNTS) Stay down! Or I will shoot.
26-David.
Suspect in custody.
Out of my way! Drop the weapon! This is 20-David.
Suspect three down.
(PANTING) Hey.
Just wanted to say nice work at the racetrack.
I'm sorry I almost screwed up everything.
Hey, don't beat yourself up.
TAN: Yeah.
Who would've guessed that about Wally? DEACON: Besides, you gave us a chance to clean up 50 squad's mess.
Again.
(LAUGHS) I deserve that.
Okay, Street.
Yeah, looking dapper.
Sure that new shirt's not gonna give you away to Hicks? I saw Molly waiting outside for you.
I'm not giving anything away.
I'm just gonna be straight up with him.
Been waiting for the right time.
Which feels like now.
Well, it was nice knowing you, playboy.
Hey, Street, don't listen to him.
Just take it from a father.
You talking to Hicks that's the right move.
He'll respect you.
Thanks.
Yeah, he'll respect him, and then he'll demote him.
(STREET AND TAN LAUGH) What's with the outfit? Don't ask.
You figure out what you're gonna do with Ty and Kira? I talked to her, and it turns out, she feels the same way I do, so we're gonna talk to Ty tonight, together.
It'll gonna be intense, but you were right.
Told you so.
(BOTH CHUCKLE SOFTLY) Wow.
You look fierce.
It's the first time I've ever heard you use that word.
I'll take it as a compliment.
- You should.
- You ready? Actually, before we go, I'm gonna talk to your father about us first.
My father doesn't decide who I date.
I hear you, but he's still my boss.
- Do you want me to talk to him? - No, it should come from me.
If you talk to him, he might feel obligated to go along with it, and then just find other insidious ways to take it out on me.
(SIGHS) So brave.
Or so stupid.
(LAUGHS) Later.
Go get 'em.
Yeah? I can hear you breathing.
What is it? Um sir, Commander, uh I just wanted to talk to you about something.
What? It's about your daughter, sir.
We've, uh, been getting to know each other recently, and, uh, it's really early stages, but I just, I wanted to let you know, before things get serious, um, that I'm taking her out on a date tonight.
(CLEARS THROAT) Are you about to ask me a question? - No.
- Okay.
Continue.
- Sir? - Well, I'm confused.
Are you here because you're looking for my permission? N-No, not really.
Unless you think I need Just say what you came to say, damn it.
Okay.
Molly is fearless and she's smart, and she is always going out of her way to help other people, which suggests she's actually just a really good person.
And I-I know I'm no crown jewel myself, but I have nothing but the utmost respect for your daughter.
And I just came here to tell you that, man to man.
Oh.
Well, as your boss, Commander Hicks has absolutely no problem - with you dating Molly.
- Great.
But as her father (CHUCKLES) just make sure that Bob Hicks never has cause to have a problem with you.
We clear? Clear.
Crystal.
Good.
- Thank you, sir.
- Mm-hmm.
Street.
Let's keep the PDA down to a minimum when you're on the clock for now.
Like in the kitchen.
Yes, sir.
TY: Five people.
That's, like, $750 down the drain.
KIRA: I know, I know.
I-I'll talk to her, okay? - She loves me.
Hey.
- Hey.
You guys, uh, working on the wedding plans? Yeah.
Uh, working on the seating chart for the reception.
TY: Yeah.
Actually, uh, we could use your help, Chris.
Uh, let me grab the other list, and, um, maybe you can help solve our puzzle.
Yeah.
Sure.
Cool.
Okay, I-I know what you're gonna say, but I can't cancel the wedding.
- I can't do that to him.
- How about what you said earlier? What happened to being honest? This is honest, Chris.
I just put too many years in with Ty.
I do love him.
I can't throw that all away.
Just wait till after the wedding, okay? You'll find a way to be happy with both of us.
TY: Okay, okay, okay.
So, I've worked it out.
Best way to avoid drama: don't sit her parents next to mine.
Mm.
I won't.
(CHUCKLES) TY: Okay.
(NICHELLE CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Morning, Crenshaw.
Hey, Nichelle.
Uh, if you're here for the community meeting, you're the first one in line, because it isn't until tomorrow.
I just thought you might need a shuttle van before that.
- What's this? - Let me show you.
Buddy of mine runs a rental shop, owed me a favor.
And since the LAPD owes you (BOTH CHUCKLE) It's all yours.
Until you get your van back.
(SIGHS) Thank you.
This means a lot to the kids I help.
Is this standard operating procedure, though, to come down here on your off time? Got to say it's not my typical interaction with the police.
I was curious.
I mean, it's not every day you meet a private school Baldwin Hills girl who does what you do.
Meaning what? You think I have an angle? No, no, not necessarily.
I just I care a lot about this neighborhood, and I like knowing what goes on here.
Good.
Because I love where I'm from, up on the hill.
But a lot of my friends growing up lived at the bottom of that hill.
I've always wanted to feel more a part of that, do more, give more.
So, here I am.
How about you? How does a guy from Crenshaw become a SWAT sergeant? Okay, that right there is a long story.
Which I'd love to tell you sometime.
How are you getting home? I was kind of hoping you might give me a ride.
(BOTH LAUGH) Oh, I see.
(CLEARS THROAT) Well, that does sound nice, but, A, I don't get in cars with strangers.
And, B, I have a rowdy group of teenagers arriving in ten minutes, so - I can call you an Uber.
- No, it's-it's cool.
I can get my own, thanks.
But maybe we could arrange something to try and cure this, uh, strangers problem? Come by the meeting tomorrow.
Maybe we can talk then.
I'll check my schedule.
Okay, you do that.
(CHUCKLES)