Épisode Mayday S04E05 - Virgin River Saison 4

Plane

Jack: Brad, hold on, all right?

Brad: Go to the back. Climb to...

Jack: At least 2000 feet. Got it.

Brad: Yep.

Mel: Is there an emergency kit?

Jack: Behind the seat... All right, we're level at 2000... We're coasting. You can undo your seatbelt.

Mel: Okay... Brad.

Brad: Yeah?

Mel: I'll give you some aspirin, okay?

Brad: Yeah.

Mel: This will help stop the blood from clotting.

Brad: Okay... Jack, you're gonna have to land us.

Jack: Honey Harbor's about three miles out.

Brad: Unicom frequency... Give them my tail number. 1703 Delta.

Jack: Mayday, mayday, mayday. Honey Harbor Unicom. This is floatplane November 1703 Delta. We're coming in for an emergency landing. I repeat, we're coming in for an emergency landing. The pilot's having a heart attack. Ambulance transport needed.

Main: This is the Honey Harbor FBO, request heard. How many souls onboard?

Jack: Three.

Main: We have visual.

Mel: Put this under your tongue. It's nitroglycerin. It'll help with your pain.

Brad: Okay.

Mel: Try to take deep breaths, if you can.

Main: November 1703 Delta, 090 at six knots, no traffic. Approach from the west for Dock 7. We're shining a light.

Jack: I'll need some help here.

Brad: Pitch for 70 knots, flaps 30.

Jack: Copy that.

Brad: How far from the surface?

Jack: Uh, about 30 feet top to bottom.

Brad: Okay, pull up, pull up.

Jack: Tell me when.

Brad: Little more.

Jack: Yeah... Brace for impact!

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Hospital: hallway

Paramedic: Straight to the OR. Coming through.

Jack: Hey.

Dr. Keram: Sorry for the wait. We're a little busy. Maternal assessment showed no irregularities. Good news all around.

Jack: Thank God.

Mel: Thank you.

Jack: So when can I take her home?

Dr. Keram: Already signed the discharge papers.

Jack: All right. Great. Yeah.

Mel: Yeah. Thanks.

Jack: What about Brad?

Dr. Keram: Stable and headed to the cath lab.

Jack: Good.

Dr. Keram: Lucky you two were on that flight.

Mel: Thank you, Dr. Keram.

Dr. Keram: Yeah... Thank you.

Jack: See? We're okay.

Mel: Mm-hm. Yeah.

Jack: How you feeling?

Mel: I'm better. It's just, with that impact, I thought maybe something...

Jack: No, the doctor just said everything's fine.

Mel: I know, it's just, what if something had happened?

Jack: Hey, you were the one that said no more what ifs, remember?

Mel: You're right. It's just hard not to.

Jack: I know, I know. Let's focus on the positive. Let's get you home, so you can get some rest.

Mel: Okay... You know, we were supposed to be sleeping under the stars tonight.

Jack: Where?

Mel: Whispering Rock.

Jack: You were...? You were taking me camping?

Mel: Mm-hm.

Jack: I thought you hated sleeping outside.

Mel: I do. That's how much I love you.

Jack: Oh, God, I love you.

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Mel's cabin

Mel: Uh-huh. Okay. Thank you, Dr. Lorton.

Jack: Hey.

Mel: Hey. Uh, Dr. Keram sent her copies of my test results and blood work.

Jack: What'd she say?

Mel: We scheduled the NT ultrasound and the maternal serum test for Week 11.

Jack: Did she find a problem?

Mel: No. No, we're just being cautious.

Jack: Okay. Good.

Mel: Yeah.

Jack: Let me know when, I'll go with you.

Mel: Okay... She also said we could do the NIPT.

Jack: Well, I think we can take care of the other tests before we deal with the NIPT.

Mel: Why?

Jack: Because, I mean, that result doesn't really matter.

Mel: Mm. But once we know the paternity, we can move on.

Jack: We're past that. This baby's coming whether we're ready or not.

Mel: But don't you think our child will wanna know their genealogy?

Jack: It will be a while before they can even say "genealogy," let alone care about it.

Mel: Yeah, but... I don't know, look at Denny. He came out here because he wanted to know who his real grandfather is.

Jack: He had a good life before he knew about Doc.

Mel: I'm sure he was missing something.

Jack: Well, I can assure you, our baby is not gonna be missing anything, because we'll love them with everything we got.

Mel: Still, I think it's better to know the truth than live in denial.

Jack: Well, not always.

Mel: Do you need to...?

Jack: Yeah, I gotta... Sorry, it's the bar. Gotta go.

Mel: All right.

Jack: Can we talk about it later?

Mel: Sure.

Jack: I love you.

Mel: Love you too.

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Hope's house: living room

Vernon: Honey, your neurologist's office called. They have a cancelation, and they asked if you wanted the spot.

Hope: Uh, let me think. No, thank you.

Vernon: I already accepted.

Hope: Then you go.

Vernon: Look, we have to keep up with your treatment.

Hope: We? I don't see anyone poking and prodding you.

Vernon: Once a month, I have needles injected into my eyeballs.

Hope: Fine.

Vernon: I have house calls to make. I'll be back around 13 to pick you up.

Hope: You don't need to do that. I'll ask Jo Ellen to drive me.

Vernon: Are you sure?

Hope: Yes.

Vernon:Well, thank you for cooperating.

Hope: You're most welcome.

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PA: Dr. Freeman's office. How may we help you?

Hope: This is Hope McCrea.

PA: Hello.

Hope: I need to cancel today's appointment.

PA: The one you just made?

Hope: Yes, something came up.

PA: Would you like to reschedule?

Hope: I don't have my calendar in front of me. Um... I'll have to call you back. Bye.

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Jack's bar: office / parking

Jack: Still no leads on Vince?

Mike: Nah, none that have panned out yet.

Jack: With all of our technology, how does a guy just vanish into thin air?

Mike: He's a crooked cop, knows how to disappear.

Jack: Preacher's putting on a good show, but worrying about Christopher is killing him.

Mike: Trust me, Jack, we're doing the best we can.

Jack: You think Brady could've seen anything? Like a parked car outside the bar?

Mike: When we interviewed him, he said he didn't.

Jack: That was a while back. Maybe something's resurfaced?

Mike: Not sure it would do any good, but you want me to talk to him again?

Jack: Nah. Nah, that's all right. I'm just thinking out loud.

Mike: All right. Well, hey, if anything changes, I'll let you know.

Jack: All right. Thanks, man.

Mike: Come in.

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Brie: Hey.

Jack: Hey.

Brie: I talked to Mel. You guys okay?

Jack: Yeah, thankfully.

Brie: Wow. Sweet of her to surprise you with a romantic getaway.

Jack: We didn't get very far.

Brie: It's the thought that counts, huh?

Jack: Yeah.

Brie: I'm glad you're okay.

Jack: Thanks. Hey, listen, did Brady ever talk to you about the night that I got shot?

Brie: Um... I've asked him about it. He's never said much.

Jack: You think he'd talk to me?

Brie: He kind of blames you for putting him in jail and for getting stabbed. I didn't say it was rational.

Jack: He might've seen something that could help track down Vince.

Brie: Okay. I'll ask him again.

Jack: No, that's... It's cool. I'll handle it.

Brie: Just... Just be cool with him, okay?

Jack: What? I'm always cool.

Brie: Oh. I'd love to debate that point, but I've got work to do.

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Vernon's practice: kitchen

Mel: Hey. You already done with Bert?

Cameron: Uh, no, he's asking for you.

Mel: Oh. What did you do, make him mad?

Cameron: I don't think so.

Mel: Calm down. I'm just kidding.

Cameron: Remind me to never play poker with you. You're impossible to read.

Mel: I only play Go Fish.

Cameron: That's funny.

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Vernon's practice: exam room

Mel: Hey, Bert.

Bert: Hey.

Mel: What's up?

Bert: It's about Shirley. I told her I hurt my shoulder because it was the only way I could get her here.

Mel: Okay. Well, what's going on?

Bert: She's tired all the time, and she's lost weight, and she stopped making her famous peach cobblers.

Mel: Is she having any chest pain?

Bert: I don't know.

Cameron: Why hasn't she come into the clinic?

Bert: I run my own business, but we still can't afford health insurance.

Mel: Where is she?

Bert: Outside, in the car.

Mel: Okay. I'll go get her. All right?

Bert: Okay.

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Jack's bar: kitchen

Preacher: I talked to Brad, he sounded good for a guy who just had a heart attack.

Jack: He worked pararescue back in the day.

Preacher: With that kind of training, he probably could have resuscitated himself. If you want to take the day off, I got Hannah closing.

Jack: Oh, big plans?

Preacher: Oh, you know, I'm seeing Julia.

Jack: Oh, good for you.

Preacher: Yeah. Cooking for her.

Jack: Is "cooking" code for something else?

Preacher: No. I'm not thinking about that.

Jack: Okay.

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Jack's bar

Preacher: No, she... You know, she's great. I just don't want to rush anything.

Jack: Yeah, I get it. Think he's got a shot at getting Lizzie back?

Preacher: Well, for his sake, I hope so.

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Ricky: So I saw your aunt last night. She and my grandmother are working on costumes for the fair.

Lizzie: That's nice.

Ricky: Yeah. Are you still performing?

Lizzie: It's kind of hard to do Romeo and Juliet without Romeo.

Ricky: Maybe you should've broken up with me after the fair.

Lizzie: Do you really wanna go there?

Ricky: No. What about Denny? Did you ask him?

Lizzie: I did... He said no.

Ricky: Bummer.

Lizzie: I can see you're broken up about it.

Ricky: No, I'm being serious, you know. I know how much you want to play Juliet.

Lizzie: The dress is so pretty.

Ricky: You know, technically, I am still available.

Lizzie: That's a terrible idea.

Ricky: Why?

Lizzie: The scene ends with a kiss.

Ricky: Well, we don't have to kiss. We can just, like, hug.

Lizzie: Do you even remember your lines?

Ricky: Sure.

Lizzie: Really?

Ricky: Look, we can try the scene, and if it's too weird, we can just forget about it.

Lizzie: Fine. Meet me at Tara's after your shift, and we can rehearse.

Ricky: All right.

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Vernon's practice: exam room

Shirley: Bert's such a Nervous Pervis these days.

Cameron: How long have you had this rash?

Shirley: It's just a little rosacea. All the women in my family have it.

Mel: Is it constant, or do you get flare-ups?

Shirley: It gets worse in the sun, and I did some gardening yesterday, so...

Cameron: Any joint pain?

Shirley: How much time do you have?

Cameron: Any numbness?

Shirley: Sometimes. When I'm under stress. Like now.

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Bakery truck: picnic table

Vernon: Good morning. Enjoying that cup of Joe? Cup of Joe? Coffee?

Denny: Sorry, I'm not totally awake yet.

Vernon: Ah. Hey, morning, Doc. Morning, Jack. This is my grandson, Denny.

Jack: Oh, yeah. Hey, man. Good to meet you.

Denny: Yeah.

Jack: How's your trip going so far?

Denny: Awesome. I'm staying at the B&B.

Jack: Ooh. Nick's snoring keeping you awake?

Denny: Thought I was being sensitive.

Vernon: No, Nick even wakes himself up.

Jack: I'd offer you a room above the bar, but my sister's staying there.

Vernon: I appreciate that offer, Jack, but I'm working on a solution.

Jack: Great. Well, good to meet you. Welcome to Virgin River.

Denny: Thanks.

Vernon: I wanted to talk to you about the B&B. I mean, normally I'd invite you to stay with me and Hope, but she's just not up for houseguests now.

Denny: Of course, I totally understand. And the B&B is fine.

Vernon: I think we can do better than fine. There is a bedroom on the second floor of the clinic. You'll be much more comfortable there.

Denny: I just, um... I don't wanna bother anyone.

Vernon: Well, you're not a bother, you're family.

Denny: Well, that'd be great.

Vernon: Excellent. Bring your stuff by the clinic, and I'll show you all around.

Denny: That's generous of you.

Vernon: Don't give it another thought.

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Bakery truck: other picnic table

Brie: Hey. Thanks for meeting me.

Mike: It sounded important. Plus, there's donuts.

Brie: Look, you won't like what I have to say, but I'm asking you to keep an open mind.

Mike: That's quite the disclaimer.

Brie: I need you to go to the bondsman's office with me so we can find out who posted Brady's bail.

Mike: Brie, we've been over this already.

Brie: This isn't just about Brady. Until Vince is in custody, the guy who shot my brother is still out there.

Mike: We're working on it, you have my word. I thought you were after Calvin's boss.

Brie: Yeah, I am. I think those things are connected.

Mike: Connected how?

Brie: Whoever framed Brady framed him using Vince's gun.

Mike: To what end?

Brie: Control. They put Brady in prison, and then got him out. That is a lot of leverage to have over someone.

Mike: Maybe, but...

Brie: Please. Just this one thing. I'll buy you lunch afterward.

Mike: You're insinuating that I can be bought.

Brie: If it'll make you feel better, we can split it.

Mike: All right. I'll do it. All right? Just... After this, just leave the police work to me.

Brie: Thank you. And I will.

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Vernon's practice: waiting room

Mel: We'd like to screen Shirley's samples for autoimmune diseases.

Bert: What kind of diseases?

Cameron: Fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac.

Bert: Didn't your...?

Shirley: I don't think you'll find anything, but keep us posted. Bert, we need to go.

Bert: We're staying.

Mel: Is there something you're not telling us?

Bert: Her aunt had the lupus, whatever that is.

Mel: Right. Lupus is when your immune system attacks your body.

Bert: Why didn't you tell me you weren't feeling well?

Shirley: Oh. I thought it would pass.

Bert: So, what's the cure?

Cameron: Unfortunately, there is none.

Mel: But with medications and treatments, you can help control the symptoms.

Shirley: Absolutely not. Lupus practically bankrupted my aunt.

Bert: Now, hold on. If she doesn't accept treatment, then what happens?

Mel: Left untreated, lupus can result in heart failure, kidney failure, stroke. Of course, you will need to see a specialist for an official diagnosis. But once you have that, and with proper treatment, lupus patients can live long and healthy lives.

Bert: Well, I don't care what the cost is.

Shirley: Go ahead, tell him.

Cameron: Treatment can run up as high as $36,000 per year.

Mel: But there are federal programs that can help offset the costs.

Shirley: By the end of the month, we barely have two nickels to rub together.

Mel: Maybe the annual picnic can help make up the difference.

Shirley: We are not comfortable with charity.

Bert: The hell we aren't. You need medicine. I'll be glad to set my pride aside and beg on the street if I have to.

Shirley: I won't let you do that.

Bert: It's not up to you. I'm being selfish... I can't lose you. Shirley, it's because of you I have a life.

Shirley: Oh, Bert.

Bert: Come here.

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Tara's farm: living room

Tara: Okay, Lizzie's hemline is done.

Connie: If only Muriel would sew half as fast as you.

Muriel: Perfection cannot be rushed.

Connie: Oh, sure, it can. Here, finish this.

Muriel: Oh. Anyway, Hope, it is so lovely that you have joined us today.

Hope: I had an opening in my schedule.

Muriel: Hey, speaking of schedule, are you going to do your opening remarks at the fair?

Hope: Uh, I'm not sure I'm going.

Tara: Oh, but you have to go.

Muriel: If it's too much trouble, I'd be happy to give the opening remarks for you.

Hope: Be my guest.

Jo Ellen: But you'll still attend, right?

Hope: I'll think about it.

Jo Ellen: Don't worry, Doc texted me a reminder about your appointment. We should go so you're not late.

Hope: The appointment got cancelled.

Jo Ellen: Doc didn't tell me that.

Hope: They called right before you came over. Oh, Tara, hand me another skirt from Muriel's pile... Thank you.

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Bondsman's office

Bondsman: No way in hell.

Mike: Okay, you're not listening to me. Dan Brady is a flight risk.

Bondsman: That's for a judge to decide.

Mike: Okay. He jumps bail, you're not seeing any of that cash, okay?

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Susan's office

Brie: You might be here for a while.

Susan: Thank you. Is that your partner?

Brie: Unfortunately. He's a total caveman.

Susan: He must be related to my boss.

Brie: I'm Brie, by the way.

Susan: Susan.

Brie: Susan, how long you been working here?

Susan: Too long.

Brie: You ever think about doing anything else?

Susan: I got a record, so I don't have a lot of choices.

Mike: Brie, you coming?

Brie: Mm. In a minute... Damn it. This is gonna blow the whole case for me. We need that name for court.

Susan: Sorry, I wish I could help.

Brie: Yeah. Pretty sure your boss would have an issue with that.

Bondsman: Sherrie! Get your butt in here.

Susan: What do I care? He takes issue with everything.

Bondsman: Sherrie!

Brie: Hey, douchebag. Her name is Susan. Seriously, if he keeps talking to you like that, you let me know. My best friend is an employment attorney. You could sue him for creating a hostile work environment.

Susan: Wow. Uh, thanks.

Brie: Anytime. Oh, and, um... If you do happen to come across any information about Dan Brady that you can share... I'd owe you one.

Susan: Bye.

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Hallway

Mike: That was a waste of time.

Brie: Um, that guy was never gonna give names. But sometimes, when properly incentivized, assistants can be helpful.

Mike: This wasn't about the bondsman, it was about you getting to the assistant?

Brie: Pretty much.

Mike: Okay, why didn't you tell me?

Brie: I didn't know how good of an actor you'd be.

Mike: Yeah.

Brie: So where are we going for lunch?

Mike: You probably already know.

Brie: Donatella's in Clear River. I made a reservation.

Mike: Yeah.

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Jack's bar: office

Mel: Hey.

Jack: Hey, you.

Mel: Hi. Uh, can we talk for a second?

Jack: Sure.

Mel: I feel like we left things in a weird place this morning.

Jack: Okay.

Mel: You said that knowing the truth isn't always better. But the thing is, is that the truth usually comes out. I mean, it might take decades, but it usually does.

Jack: If it comes up and there's an issue, we'll deal with it then.

Mel: I don't understand how you can live with that kind of uncertainty.

Jack: Uncertainty is a part of life.

Mel: Yeah, but aren't you tired of wondering?

Jack: I'm not thinking about it.

Mel: How is that possible?

Jack: Because I choose not to.

Mel: I'm sorry, but it's too big of a question for me to pretend it doesn't exist.

Jack: Is there no way you can let this go?

Mel: No, I can't. I can't ignore this the way that you can... I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I wish that I could, but I just... I can't... Okay. I'm gonna go back to work... Okay.

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Vernon's practice: porch

Vernon: Sorry I'm late. I had to drop off some samples at the lab. What are you doing out here?

Denny: I wasn't sure if I should go in.

Vernon: Of course you should. Come on. Let's meet the team.

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Vernon's practice: entrance

Vernon: Uh, bedroom, top of the stairs, on the left.

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Vernon's practice: office

Vernon: Mel, say hello to my grandson, Denny.

Mel: Oh, hi. Nice to meet you.

Denny: Hey, you too.

Vernon: Cam. Come say hi to my grandson.

Denny: Denny.

Cameron: Hey there. Boy, am I glad you are here, because you get to be the new guy and I can just fade into the background.

Mel: Cameron just moved here.

Denny: Ah. Glad I could help.

Vernon: Yeah, and thanks for accommodating Denny's stay upstairs. Hope's not up for a houseguest at the moment.

Mel: Of course, anytime.

Cameron: I'm happy to have you join the fray. I'm gonna go run before it gets too late.

Vernon: Have fun.

Cameron: See you tomorrow, nice meeting you.

Mel: Bye. Oh, when you have time, I just have to fill you in on a case.

Vernon: Okay.

Denny: I'll go...

Vernon: No, no. So you have this. This is the alarm code instructions and the keys, and that'll do it.

Denny: Thanks again.

Vernon: Yeah, welcome.

Denny: Bye.

Mel: Oh, bye, nice to meet you.

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Vernon: All right, you have my undivided attention.

Mel: Okay, so Shirley and Bert were in today. Shirley's going to the hospital tomorrow for some tests. Cameron and I think it's lupus.

Vernon: Ooh. I'd like to see her chart...

Mel: Mm-hm.

Vernon: And they must be devastated.

Mel: Yeah, Bert definitely is. But I think that Shirley suspected for a while.

Vernon: A problem doesn't go away just because you don't wanna face it.

Mel: Yeah. They are facing a pretty harsh reality.

Vernon: Yeah, it's true, but people are surprisingly adaptive.

Mel: Yeah, I agree. I mean, look at how fast you adapted to becoming a grandfather.

Vernon: Yeah. Denny, he's a good kid. He just... Seems a little lost.

Mel: Do you think that's why he came here?

Vernon: Possibly.

Mel: Well, I'm glad he found you.

Vernon: Yeah, thanks. I hope he sticks around so we can get to know each other.

Mel: Yeah. Did he ever say why he just showed up on your doorstep instead of calling or e-mailing?

Vernon: Well, I think he felt he'd get a better sense of me in person.

Mel: That was a bold move.

Vernon: Understanding your family tree helps some people understand themselves.

Mel: Why do you think that is?

Vernon: Well, same reason we teach history. The past shapes the future.

Mel: Yeah.

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Emerald Lumber

Jack: We need to talk.

Brady: I don't got anything to say to you.

Jack: I need to know what happened the night of the shooting.

Brady: Sounds like a you problem.

Jack: I'm asking for your help.

Brady: I almost got killed because of you.

Jack: You went into business with Calvin.

Brady: You're right. This is my fault.

Jack: Why'd you come to the bar that night? Whatever it was, it must've been real important. I told you to stay away, but you didn't.

Brady: When have I ever listened to you, Jack?

Jack: I know you're pissed at me... But I saved your ass more than once.

Brady: Fine. Thought I was doing the right thing. Came to tell you there was gonna be a raid at Calvin's.

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Jack's bar

Brady: I turned state evidence. Made a deal with the DA. I'm the reason Calvin's going down.

Jack: So you sold your friends out, huh?

Brady: No, I did the right thing... Listen, I'm getting out. I'm going legit from here on.

Jack: Wow. Congratulations on ending your career as a drug dealer.

Brady: Jesus. Come on, man. I'm trying here. Why do you gotta be an asshole?

Jack: What do you want? You want a medal? You want a parade? Look, doing the right thing is what you're supposed to do. It doesn't make you special, it just makes you a decent human being... We're done here.

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Emerald Lumber

Brady: I was supposed to get caught in the raid. So no one would get suspicious, but when I got there, it was already over.

Jack: And Mike knew this?

Brady: Oh, yeah. He set it up.

Jack: Then why didn't he tell me?

Brady: You'd have to ask him. The only reason I told you was... In case something happened to me, I... Wanted you to know I was trying to get out.

Jack: Okay. You remember anything else? The police timeline has you and the shooter possibly crossing paths.

Brady: No.

Jack: A parked car outside the bar?

Brady: No.

Jack: There must have been something.

Brady: I said no.

Jack: This is important. Will you think?

Brady: Jack. Nothing.

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Jack's bar

Muriel: Thanks, Ricky.

Vernon: Hey.

Muriel: Hey.

Vernon: Oh. Great minds.

Muriel: I cannot resist Preacher's panna cotta.

Vernon: I am picking some up as a treat for Hope.

Muriel: I saw her today.

Vernon: Oh. Where?

Muriel: Oh, we spent the afternoon at Lily's, sewing costumes for the Renaissance Faire.

Vernon: I'm surprised she could fit that in, with her doctor's appointment.

Muriel: Oh, no. She said that got cancelled.

Vernon: Oh.

Muriel: Yeah. Can I ask you something?

Vernon: Yeah, yeah.

Muriel: Okay. So word around town is that you have a grandson?

Vernon: Oh, it's true. His name is Denny.

Muriel: And you didn't know he existed?

Vernon: Not until he showed up.

Muriel: Look. As soon as I heard about your grandson, I could not help but think about Laney Baxter.

Vernon: And what about her?

Muriel: A niece that she barely knew came to visit and then talked Laney into letting her move in.

Vernon: Okay.

Muriel: And then a month or two later, she got access to Laney's bank account, took all of her money and then skipped town.

Vernon: So, wait, you're saying that Denny has come here to steal from me?

Muriel: I'm saying you should be careful.

Vernon: I appreciate your concern. I just don't get the sense that Denny is here for money.

Muriel: Probably not. But you do know it never hurts to exercise a little caution. Bye, Doc.

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Connie's house: living room

Lizzie: Sorry, I'll be right out.

Ricky: Oh, no, take your time... Uh, Lizzie said you left.

Connie: I did. But I'm back with dinner.

Ricky: Oh, okay.

Connie: Question is, what are you doing here?

Ricky: Uh, we're rehearsing... Wow.

Lizzie: I feel like a princess.

Connie: Oh, you look like one too.

Lizzie: Do you wanna try the scene?

Ricky: Yeah, sure.

Connie: I'll be your audience.

Ricky: Oh. You don't have to do that.

Connie: Oh, if you can't perform in front of me, how are you gonna handle a crowd?

Lizzie: Ready?

Ricky: Yep.

Lizzie: For saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch. And palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss.

Ricky: Uh, have not saints lips, and holy palmers too?

Lizzie: Aye, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer.

Ricky: Uh, O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; they pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair.

Lizzie: You totally know your lines.

Ricky: Yeah, I told you.

Connie: All right. Dinner's waiting.

Lizzie: I'm gonna go change. I don't wanna spill on my dress.

Ricky: Okay.

Connie: Oh. You're quite the actor.

Ricky: Uh... Thanks.

Connie: Uh-huh. It's as if you've been practicing all along.

Ricky: Okay, fine. I've been cramming all afternoon, okay?

Connie: Oh... Ricky, I say this for your benefit: Performing a scene with Lizzie doesn't mean she's gonna take you back... Okay?

Ricky: Okay.

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Woods

Julia: So you said that you moved around a lot.

Preacher: Yeah, I went to six different schools. And that was before high school.

Julia: Oh, it must have been hard.

Preacher: Well, it wasn't easy, but I learned to adjust. You know, blend in.

Julia: Mm. I get it. There were only two Black kids in my high school, and I was one of them.

Preacher: They give you any trouble?

Julia: No, no. It's just... I never felt like I fit in.

Preacher: Yeah. It wasn't until I joined up that I started to figure myself out.

Julia: Yeah? Is that when you started cooking?

Preacher: Mm-hm. Well, the Marines, they taught me how to dismantle an IED and make the perfect omelet.

Julia: Talk about a well-rounded education, right?

Preacher: Right. Yeah. So, what about you? Where did you go to college?

Julia: Oh, I went to Morgan State, and I absolutely loved it.

Preacher: What was it that made it so special?

Julia: I don't know, it, um... It just felt like home.

Preacher: I should start that fire, or we'll be eating dinner at midnight.

Julia: Okay. Uh, what do you want me to do?

Preacher: You could unpack the food?

Julia: Okay.

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Mel's cabin: garden

Mel: Hey.

Jack: Hey.

Mel: You okay?

Jack: Yeah. I just went up to Emerald Lumber looking for Brady.

Mel: Oh, how did that go?

Jack: Fine... You all right?

Mel: Look, it's probably not the right time to talk about this right now, but I... I can't leave this paternity issue up in the air.

Jack: Well... We're compromising, right? I mean, either... You don't take the test and you're unhappy or I give in and... I can't do that right now.

Mel: Can you at least tell me why? And don't... Don't say that the results don't matter. Maybe it'll help me understand where you're coming from.

Jack: Honestly, I... Don't think I'm ever gonna want to know.

Mel: Why not?

Jack: Because if we find out that Mark's the father, it could change how I feel about our baby.

Mel: We know that that isn't gonna happen.

Jack: Do we? It's nice to think that, it's nice to say that, but... I'm not 100% sure that it's not gonna change how I feel. And I don't wanna take that risk.

Mel: Why didn't you just tell me this?

Jack: Oh, come on, babe. I didn't even... I didn't even know what I felt. You know? I just wanted to have an open mind. I didn't want to upset you.

Mel: I'm not upset... I'm just processing... I think I need some space to clear my head.

Jack: You want me to leave?

Mel: No. No. I'm gonna take a walk. I'll be back in a little bit.

Jack: I'll leave the light on.

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Hope's house: kitchen

Vernon: Hey.

Hope: Hi.

Vernon: Hey, I got you a little something for going to the doctor's today. But I heard it got cancelled?

Hope: No. Who told you that?

Vernon: Oh, Muriel.

Hope: Muriel's so caught up in organizing the Renaissance Faire, she can barely remember her own name, much less keep track of what I'm doing.

Vernon: All right, then. What did the doctor say?

Hope: Nothing worth mentioning. What's with all the questions?

Vernon: Just making conversation.

Hope: There's a lasagna in the oven. Took me the better part of the day to make it. Why don't you pour yourself a drink and I'll go freshen up, okay?

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Vernon: Hi, Jo Ellen, it's Vernon. Uh, fine. Thanks. Listen, how did things go at Hope's neurologist? They called her to cancel... No, no, no, not at all. No, no. Hope told me. I just... I forgot. That's all... Okay. Thanks. Have a good night.

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Vernon's practice: exam room

Mel: What are you doing?