Army Wives s04e18 Episode Script

Previously on Army Wives - Drop it now! - Put your weapon down! - I'm a cop.
- So am I.
Detective Gina Maddox, Atlanta Major Crimes.
Gibson's a fisherman, right? Yes, he has a place way out at the end of Mansfield Island.
Solved your first homicide.
You ever think of taking the detective's exam? You know, like, moving up? You should.
Be a real waste if you didn't.
I promised myself I wouldn't get involved with anyone over here.
And if three weeks is all we have together, I'll take it, no strings.
I'm having these nightmares about Michael, about him being hurt.
I feel like I might never see my husband again.
Michael? What's happened to my husband? We have a situation.
What do you mean, "A situation"? Tell me he's not dead.
He's missing.
General Holden was on a mission to meet with tribal elders I know.
I talked to him.
A sandstorm blew in.
His helicopter developed mechanical difficulties - and went down hard.
- It crashed? When ground troops reached the crash site, the pilot and another crew member were dead.
There was no one else in sight.
How can that be? We think the survivors were taken hostage.
Several of the villages in the area are sympathetic to the Taliban.
I need to talk to someone, someone on the ground.
Camp Eagle is under a communications blackout.
I don't care! Joan! Honey, honey, you're upset.
You're not thinking clearly.
Okay? Let's go inside and we'll sit down.
Okay? - Okay.
- Okay.
- Okay, what else? - News like this tends to get out, so treat any media reports with skepticism.
If there is anything important and substantiated, I will contact you.
- Okay.
- Thank you.
I'm sorry.
No, sir.
The sand has kicked up again.
Now they're telling me I can't put up any birds for at least another four hours.
Yes, sir.
I understand that.
At least with this weather, we know they couldn't have gotten very far.
I mean, ground traffic's down to zero as well.
Yes, sir.
Those additional assets are still arriving.
I'll have more for you in an hour at the briefing.
Yes, sir.
Will do, sir.
Thank you.
- I should've told him.
- What? Remember before deployment, I told you, I felt something was gonna happen to Michael, and I should've said something.
I should've Oh, God.
I should've warned him somehow.
They were just dreams, Claudia Joy.
- They were pretty real dreams, Denise.
- I understand, honey.
But you know it doesn't matter if you told Michael or not.
He would've gone anyway.
Hey, Mom! - Oh, God.
I got my cap and gown for graduation.
What? It's never gonna end, is it? What isn't? This.
The anxiety attacks, the flashbacks.
Let's see if we can't get back to Afghanistan.
That's the root of the problem.
You up for giving it one more shot? - I can't.
- Dan, let's just try.
Okay? Just take a few deep breaths.
Just concentrate on your breathing.
Close your eyes.
You're in the Kunar Province, dug in with your platoon.
Walker's standing watch.
Dan? Dan, you're still in my office.
You're safe.
My chest.
I I can't breathe.
It'll pass.
You know that.
Just Just relax.
No.
No.
No.
Okay.
Okay, Dan, open your eyes.
Open your eyes.
Everything's okay.
We don't have to talk about this anymore today.
It's okay.
Sorry.
Mmm.
Finn, what is this? What? I found this in your lunchbox.
It says that you have a science project due next Monday.
I told you.
Nice try, but this is the first I've heard of it.
You put it on the calendar.
Sorry.
Hey.
How about that papier-mâché volcano? - That was last year.
- Yeah, so? We interrupt this program to give you a special news report.
An Army helicopter carrying soldiers of the 23rd Airborne Division has crashed in Afghanistan.
The Army has yet to make an official statement, but we have unconfirmed reports that a high-ranking general - may have been aboard.
- Oh, no.
My sources also indicate at least two fatalities, but the Army is remaining tight-lipped as rescue and retrieval efforts are ongoing at this time.
- Hey, Rox.
- Have you seen the news? No, still at work.
What's up? Dr.
Burton, we've got three new referrals from Mercer and nowhere to put them.
- Dr.
Burton? - I'm sorry.
Just thinking about Dan Malone.
No progress? It's like pushing a rock up a hill, Patty.
Every time we start to make some progress, he has another panic attack.
- Excuse me.
- Mmm.
Right.
Hey, Joan.
Roland, there's something you should know.
It's about General Holden.
The Army continues to offer no comment on the reported crash, but reporters who are familiar with the 23rd say that a second escort helicopter had turned back prior to the crash - with mechanical difficulties.
- Nothing new.
You should eat something, Claudia Joy.
Keep your strength up.
Roland's right.
You need to eat.
I'm not hungry.
When was the last time you checked your levels? Denise.
She hasn't, not since I've been home.
- I'll get your kit.
- Mmm.
I really appreciate you all being here, but you should go home.
Your families need you also.
The kids are all staying at the Sullivans tonight, so they're fine.
Yeah, pizza and movies on a school night, they're more than fine.
Oh! There's another report.
continue to hinder search efforts.
I'm told, in that treacherous terrain, it could take quite a while to locate the General and his team Claudia Joy, why don't we turn that off for a little while? Joan will update us if there's anything important.
I need to hear this.
could be holding the downed soldiers while awaiting instructions from Taliban leadership.
Naturally, it would be quite a coup for the Taliban to capture a United States Army General.
Hey.
Hey.
I wasn't sure if I should come over or not, but Here.
What's this? It's pralines from Blanche's, your favorite.
Pretty lame, right? I didn't know what else to do.
Emmalin, your dad's gonna be okay.
How can you be so sure? Okay, I mean, I can't be sure, but you have to stay positive, right? Why? Why should I stay positive? I already lost a sister for no reason, and now this.
What am What am I gonna do without my dad? I'm awake.
How you doing? Last time Dad deployed, I was just a kid.
I didn't really understand how it was.
It's harder now, knowing.
How are you doing? It's hard for me, too.
We're gonna get through this.
We will.
Okay? Mom, can you stay awhile? Of course, baby.
Of course.
No group has claimed responsibility for the missing soldiers, but it appears from our accounts that military authorities are treating this as a hostage situation.
Government spokesmen will only confirm that a Black Hawk helicopter did go down in - Hey, you going somewhere? - Condolence visit.
I need to see the wives of the two soldiers killed in Michael's helicopter crash.
You sure you're ready for that right now? It's my responsibility to look after the spouses.
I know, but Emmalin is with Zach for a few hours.
I have the time.
- Claudia Joy - Denise, I have to go.
Michael would want me to.
He'd expect it.
You want some company? The kids don't know yet.
They're on a camping trip with my sister's family.
I decided not to tell them till they get back.
Let them be happy for as long as they can.
I'm so sorry, Carrie.
We're here for you, whatever you need.
What I need What I need I need my husband back.
I need my children to have a father.
I used to look at the other wives, the ones who lost their husbands, and I'd think how noble they were, sacrificing for the greater good.
But there is nothing noble about this, and I don't give a about the greater good.
My husband is dead.
He's never coming back.
Oh, God.
I'm sorry.
I don't know how to do this.
Claudia Joy I don't know how to do this! Okay.
Just help me clean up, all right? Okay.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Denise.
No, it's okay.
Shh.
- Just help me clean up.
- No, no, no, no.
Glass.
- That's it, boy.
- Nice job, Finn.
Now take that sample and rub it in the second dish.
Perfect.
These petri dishes contain a growth medium.
- Agar.
- That's correct.
- How'd you know that? - I don't know.
Okay, now you keep these covered, and soon, you'll be able to see which saliva sample grows the most bacteria.
- Dogs or humans.
- Exactly.
This is the best science project ever.
Okay, kiddo.
Go do the rest of your homework.
- Thanks, Dr.
Burton.
- You're welcome, Finn.
Thank you so much.
I didn't know who else to call.
Trevor usually helps with the science projects.
I'm happy to help.
- Besides, it takes my mind off of work.
- Yeah, tell me about it.
With Trevor deployed and taking care of the kids and keeping things going at the Hump, and now this situation with General Holden and Claudia Joy, it just makes you think, you know? Everything can change in an instant.
I just wish I could talk to Trevor.
Yeah.
You silly mutt.
Yes, you are.
Yes, you're a good boy, aren't you? I know, I know.
Hey, Rox.
- Could I ask you for a favor? - Yeah.
Name it.
it.
Hey.
Easy there, cowboy.
Why don't you just go to the desk and get your money back? - Or you could do that.
- Yes! Listen, is something bothering you? Uh, no.
'Cause if I've said or done anything What are you doing? - Apologizing.
- Why? I don't know.
I thought maybe 'cause of all the crap the guys are saying about the murder You think I give a what those guys say? You did a great job on that case.
You deserve all the credit you're getting.
Okay.
So, why the silent treatment? What? This is me you're talking to, Boone, or not talking to.
You think I don't know by now when you're pissed? Either talk to me or get over it.
I'm mad at myself.
And I'm taking it out on you.
Mad about what? I thought that murder case was above our pay grade.
I would've dropped the whole thing.
I've become complacent.
You are not complacent.
You're content.
There's a big difference.
Yeah, well Watching you made me think.
Do me a favor, would you? Get me a new battery.
I have a whole mess of paperwork to do.
Sure.
Of a cop, Moran.
Is there anything I can tell Mrs.
Holden? I promised to keep her informed, but the media seems to know more than I do.
Don't I know that.
Look, Joan, I can tell you what I know, but we gotta keep a lid on it.
- Understood.
- All right, CIA picked up a cell phone call confirming three hostages from a helicopter crash, which is good news, 'cause at least we know they're still alive.
But we have indications they're moving eastward.
Eastward? To Pakistan.
If they make it across that border, our job gets a of a lot harder.
You all right? - Chase.
- Let's go home, general.
Please keep that completely dry for the next 24 hours, General.
Will do.
The orthopedist should be here any minute to take a look at your leg, sir.
Thank you.
- How are they doing? - They're good.
Docs say they should be just fine.
Good.
I spoke to Colonel Burton.
Claudia Joy and Emmalin are well, looking forward to your call.
Thank you, Frank.
You did an outstanding job.
Even when things looked pretty bleak out there, I knew you'd find us.
If I may say so, General, next time you want to get away from the flagpole and I suggest you take more escort, please, take more escort.
Roger that.
Hey.
How'd it go back there? How's General Holden? - He should be fine.
- Great.
I'll have to call my mom once the blackout's lifted.
She and the General's wife are best friends.
Hey.
What's up? Something's wrong.
They changed my orders.
I'm leaving tomorrow.
- What? It's supposed to be two weeks.
- That's the Army.
- There's nothing we can do about it.
- I don't believe it.
Can you come by tonight, say goodbye? I got guard duty.
I You can't get out of it? Guess this is it, then.
Just like that? You got any other ideas? We both knew this couldn't last.
I can't believe this is so easy for you.
Easy? You think this is easy for me? Tanya I guess you don't know me so well after all.
- Gabriel - Forget it.
I knew this whole thing was a mistake.
This is Lucky.
- Yours? - A friend's.
You can pet him if you like.
He's a war vet, too.
Iraq.
Saved a couple of soldiers.
- Oh, you're kidding.
- That's why they call him "Lucky.
" You're a good boy, aren't you, Lucky? Hey, Dan, would you mind if Lucky sat on the couch beside you? It's your couch.
Come on, boy.
Looks like you got a new friend.
Okay, so let's talk about that morning in Kunar Province.
I just want you to go over what happened as calmly and clearly as you can.
Right.
I was gonna relieve him when the first RPG round hit.
Then they opened fire from everywhere.
Zelnick got hit in the neck.
Harris and Kreslof An RPG round hit just as they reached their Humvee.
The blast took off Harris' right foot.
Kreslof was gone.
Cummings and I pulled Harris out of there.
We set a tourniquet in place for him.
Hey.
Hey, Gina Maddox.
What's up with Atlanta PD's finest? What? You're kidding.
- Hey.
- Hey.
So, you're not gonna believe what just happened? What? You know that detective that I worked with from Atlanta? Yeah.
Well, her department's forming a new unit, and she talked to her bosses about me, - and they're interested.
- Interested in what? They want me to come in for an interview.
In Atlanta? Yeah, well, that's That's where the job is.
But it's crazy, right? - Is that what you told her? - No.
No, not exactly.
I told her that I would think about it.
But there's no way I could do it, right? I mean, I've got the kids to think about, and Chase is here, and, of course, there's, you know, all you guys.
I mean, my whole support system's here.
Right.
What do you think? I think you're right.
But I've been thinking we've all been lucky for a really long time.
What do you mean? Well, I mean, all of us.
This is the Army.
You know, sooner or later, everybody's gonna have to go somewhere else.
Claudia Joy, Denise, Roland, you, Chase You know, we're not gonna be at Fort Marshall forever.
Yeah, I try not to think about it.
Me, too.
But then something like this comes along Yeah.
Look.
It kills me to say this, 'cause I don't want you to go.
I I don't know what I would do without you.
But I know what you would tell me.
What's that? "You have to do what's best for you.
" Yeah.
Yeah.
It was amazing, Joan.
That dog did more in one day than I've been able to do in a whole month.
- Can you keep borrowing Lucky? - I don't have to.
I already put in an application for a service dog.
Dan is a perfect candidate to get one.
- Oh, congratulations.
- Thank you.
I've got good news.
My medical team just lifted all restrictions on my activities.
So you're full active duty again? Yeah.
Wow.
Does that mean you'll be deploying? If that's what the Army wants.
Right.
It looks like we both have something to celebrate.
We certainly do.
Hey, beautiful.
Aw.
You have no idea how good it is to see you.
That communications blackout was killing me.
Yeah, me, too.
So, what's been going on? Uh, well, let's see.
Finn is studying spit, and our dog is now a doctor.
Come on.
I'm serious.
So am I.
Uh, T.
J.
got a B+ on his math test.
And Pamela might be moving to Atlanta.
- What? - Yeah.
She might have gotten a job at the Atlanta PD.
- That must be tough, huh? - Tough? Try impossible.
Honey, besides you and the boys, Pamela's the closest thing to family I've had in my entire life.
Well, maybe she won't get the job.
I'm not wishing for that.
I just Babe, talk to me.
Nothing.
Rox.
You know, it's bad enough that you're gone.
What if Pamela leaves, too? If Pamela If Pamela goes You're a graduate.
You just need Emmalin, any last words as a high school senior? Turn the camera off, Zach.
Mom, a little help here, please.
Oh, I am with Zach on this one.
We don't want your father to miss a minute of it.
- Come on.
Smile.
Be pretty.
- Okay, Dad.
This is for you.
- Boy, I must really love you.
- Yes.
Are you smiling? I can't believe Emmalin's going off to college.
Oh, you want to hear something scary? Katie is gonna be a teenager next year.
Sara Elizabeth's gonna skip that phase.
Right.
Oh, thank you for coming.
Are you kidding? After the last few days, we could all use some celebrating.
Ladies and gentlemen, we ask that you please take your seats.
The graduation ceremony is about to begin.
Okay.
You ready for this? Mmm.
No.
Carl Reese Furber.
Edward Jesus Galvez.
Avery Ann Geisler.
Alice Ellen Grodecki.
Ellen Ann Martha Lynn Hartnett.
Emmalin Jane Holden.
Emmalin Jane Holden.
Dad! Load up! Hey! Wait! Hey! Hey! Stop.
Stop.
Hey! Wait up! Wait up! Wait up! Look, this isn't the way that I thought this would happen, but I'm not letting you go.
You say there's nothing we can do about it, but that's not exactly true.
Marry me, Gabriel.
I know it's just parachute cord, but I promise to get you a real one when we get home.
Just say "yes.
" Say "Cheese.
" Good? Oh, wait.
I want one with Zach.
So, you're Zach.
Yes, sir, General Holden, sir.
- At ease, soldier.
- Thank you.
Smile, everybody.
Nice.
Don't do it.
- I wasn't gonna do it.
- Yeah, you were.
Just a little bit.
Okay, well, I've been kind of trying to talk to you all day because I've decided.
I'm gonna go for it.
Duh.
What do you mean, "Duh"? I mean, I knew when you came in yesterday.
Are you mad? How could I be mad? You're my best friend, and it's an amazing opportunity.
Thanks.
I mean, I wouldn't mind if you broke out in hives during the interview or something.
Oh, nice.
Thanks.
Hey, Chase.
Chase, what What are you doing here? Uh Well, I heard there was a little celebrating going on.
I'll catch you later.
It was nice seeing you.
Same here.
What's going on? Uh, look, Pamela.
I've been thinking about things.
The kids, you, Delta.
Everything.
And The divorce was the right move.
I can see that.
I was so wrapped up in my own work, only doing stuff I wanted to do.
But being apart, I'm seeing things different now.
I think I'm different, and I know that something is missing in my life.
My family is missing.
You're missing.
- Chase, I - Wait, wait.
Let me finish.
I know I wasn't there for you before, Pamela, not the way you needed me to be.
You said before that I had to choose between Delta or you.
What is this? That is my request to transfer out of Delta.
What are you saying? I am saying, I choose you.
- So, how you feeling? - Mmm.
Old and fat.
You know, pregnant's the new sexy.
What magazines have you been reading? Oh, I think this might be Jeremy.
- Take it.
- Thanks.
Sure.
Hello.
Hey, Mom.
It's me.
What's up? I'm at Emmalin's graduation.
How are you? Great.
More than great, actually.
Are you sitting down? Do I need to be sitting down? Could be.
Mom, I'm getting married.
What? I know.
It's a shock.
But trust me, you are going to love Tanya.
- Tanya? Who is Tanya? - Relax.
I know this is all pretty sudden, but when you know, you know, right? Oh, my God.
You're not happy? Oh, my God.
Mom, it's gonna be okay.
No, no, that's not it, Jeremy.
My water just broke.
Your water broke? I'm having the baby.
Tell your father.
Claudia Joy! Have you seen Colonel Sherwood, sir? - At ease.
Command center.
- Thank you.
Dad! Sir.
- What is it? - Mom's having the baby, now.
What? How do you know? I called her to tell her I was getting married.
And her water broke while I was on the phone.
Good Lord.
I gotta I gotta go to the teleconference room.
Dad.
Cover.
You're getting married? - The contractions are coming faster.
- Okay, hold on, honey.
- Roland, Denise loves you, but - Huh? - Got it.
- We'll keep you posted.
Oh, jeez.
Where is she? Has she had the baby yet? Oh, no, Colonel.
I'm having a baby.
My wife's having a Molly.
- Have a seat, sir.
- Her name's Molly.
Congratulations, sir.
We're getting picture Now.
- Son of a - She can hear you, sir.
Oh.
Uh Hey.
Hi, honey.
Hey, D.
You're doing great.
That's it.
I'm right here with you, sweetheart.
I'm right here with you.
No, you're not! You're 7,000 miles away! Okay, okay, okay.
Slow down your breathing.
- Okay.
Come on.
- You're doing great, Denise.
Take your time in between contractions.
Just relax.
- Relax.
- Okay.
- I'm so thirsty.
- I'll get some ice chips for you.
- Here you go, sweetie.
- Thank you.
Okay.
All right, okay, here comes another one.
Ready? You think I don't know that? - Yes, you can.
- Okay, okay, okay.
- Slow down on your breathing - That's it, hang in there.
- Come on.
You're doing great, Denise - My God - Denise Hi.
- Yeah.
I know.
A new little girl.
She's perfect.
- She is, isn't she? - Mmm-hmm.
Molly, say hello to Daddy.
Hey, there, little angel.