Army Wives

It’s about three o’clock in the morning. A noise wakes Pamela up. Chase isn’t in the bed. Pamela gets up to look for Chase. She doesn’t see him in the house. She looks through the blinds and sees him talking to a man outside. She flips on the lights as Chase comes inside. Pamela wants to know what’s going on and who he was talking to. Chase tells her it’s nothing. It was just one of the guys from the team.

Denise arrives at the PX. Roland spots her and calls out to her. He claims he was just thinking about her. Denise hopes it was something good. Roland wants to talk. Denise says she’s running late. Roland tells her it’s important. They sit down at one of the tables outside. Roland comments on how busy she is because he’s wanted to sit down with her for over a week. Denise wants to know what he wants to talk about. Roland wonders if there’s something going on that Denise might like to talk about. She doesn’t know what he means. Roland tells her she has his permission to punch him in the face if he’s wrong. He says, “But the look you had in your eyes when you were talking to him…”I had that same look not so long ago, and it almost cost me my marriage.” Denise assures him it’s only friendship - nothing more; nothing less. Roland felt he needed to say something as her friend. Denise tells him she loves Frank. Roland counters with, “I loved my wife tremendously when I messed up. But, a new person showing you attention…it can be very…intoxicating.” Denise fidgets and doesn’t make eye contact. She claims they just have fun. She feels more like herself " more like the person she thought she would be. “It’s a slippery slope,” Roland replies. Denise says she’s on top of it. He tells her that when it happened to him, he wished he would have just walked away.

Claudia Joy is at the doctor’s office. Dr. Phillips tells her she is definitely NOT pregnant. She is relieved. Dr. Phillips says if she and Michael would like to try, this would be the perfect time. Claudia Joy loves being a mom but does not think it would be a good thing for her at this stage in her life. He thought under the circumstances, she would like to try. Claudia Joy asks if he is suggesting she replace one child with another. Dr. Phillips tells her it’s not uncommon for parents to feel that way. Claudia Joy says, “I’ve had my children. I’ve raised my family.” She tells the doctor it is good news and then, leaves.

At the bar, a female is filling out a tax form. Roxy is bringing in supplies. The woman says she wishes that there was a ‘waitress box’ she could check. Roxy feels that whoever creates the forms does it with the sole intention of turning her brain to mush. Trevor walks in. Roxy introduces him to Sandy, her new waitress. Sandy corrects her, “Food System Delivery Engineer.” Roxy walks off to get another box. Sandy turns to Trevor, looks him up and down, and says, “Wow! Her own business. Smokin’ hot husband. Who says a girl can’t have it all?!” Trevor excuses himself, goes over to Roxy and offers help her. Sandy watches Trevor as he walks with Roxy. Roxy asks if the doctor has cleared him. His shoulder will not be healed enough for him to deploy with the 85th, but he did get medicine for the pain. His shoulder is getting better. He just needs to hit the physical therapy harder. Roxy cautions him to not push too hard. He assures her it will be fine and that he has another exam next week. Roxy agrees he will get better. She tells him he can help her lift the liquor boxes now and walks away. As Trevor lifts the box, his face contorts with pain and he has to set the box down. He pulls out his pain medicine and takes one. He is clearly having more pain than he is letting on.

At the high school, Roland is talking with Jessica, a student. Jessica is thanking him for his help in getting her through her personal issue. Roland assures her all is well and reminds her it’s a safe place " whatever they talk about there stays there. She has to get home. She thanks him again and gives him a hug. The principal, Principal Gates, walks in and sees it. He’s there to drop off the weekly schedules. Principal Gates reminds Roland that it’s school policy for teachers to leave the door open when they are alone with a student. Roland tells him it won’t happen again.

It’s the middle of the night. The military police are pounding on the door at the Moran residence. Chase and Pamela hurry to answer the door. As soon as Chase opens the door, he is told he is under arrest. Pamela is in shock. She has no clue what’s going on. She tries finding out, but no one is answering her questions. Chase tells her it’s a mistake as the handcuffs are slapped on. He says not to worry and everything will be ok. She follows them as they walk to their vehicle.

Pamela goes to the Military Police Building in the morning. She runs into Carla and Jill as they are leaving. They tell her their husbands were taken in the middle of the night. She tells them Chase was, too. She asks if they know what’s going on. Neither Carla nor Jill knows anything. Carla says, “If you’re trying to get anything out of these storm troopers, you’re just wasting your time!” Jill says, “They won’t tell us anything.” The two leave. Pamela goes up to the counter, identifies herself, says her husband is being held there and she would like to see him. Pamela is told Chase is on a ’48-Hour Restrictive Hold’ and cannot have visitors. Pamela says she’s not a visitor, she’s his wife. She is told no exceptions. Pamela states, “So, no visitors; you’re not allowing him any phone calls; and, you won’t tell me what the charges are?” The MP walks away. Angrily, Pamela slaps her hand on the counter. She says loudly, “Damn it! Somebody needs to talk to me!” The MP turns around and looks at her. Frustrated, she leaves.

At the bar, Roxy and Roland are asking her questions about Chase. Roxy can’t believe that they still haven’t let her see Chase. Roland asks if they have told her anything yet. They have not. Pamela called the defense lawyer assigned to his case. The C.I.D. will not tell him anything, either. Roxy says, “It’s the damn Army. I mean, it’s just the way it is. Things just work differently here.” Claudia Joy comes in. She says she’s called Michael. He’s trying, but has not had any luck so far. Delta Force is a separate command and out of Michael’s jurisdiction. Claudia Joy is working with Michael to get Pamela visitation. Pamela thanks her. Roxy says it has to be some kind of mistake. There is no way Chase did whatever it is he’s being accused of. Pamela knows and, not just because he’s her husband. She used to be a police officer. She says, “If Chase were doing something illegal, there would be signs " phone calls, e-mails, bank deposits. Hell, I’d…I’d at least have a washing machine that worked!” Claudia Joy reassures Pamela. She says they are there for her and will get her through this.

Denise and Getty are having coffee outside at the hospital. Denise takes the poetry book out of her backpack. As she hands it to him, she tells him she finished reading it and it was beautiful. Getty starts to discuss the book, but Denise cuts him off. She claims she has to run. He asks if she’d like to have lunch. She can’t because she’s going home for lunch. Frank might call. Getty suggests they do it later. Denise replies, “Sure. Maybe later.” As she walks away, the expression on Getty’s face says he’s wondering why Denise’s demeanor has suddenly changed.

Jessica and Roland are at Betty’s. She thanks him for meeting with her. She claims she felt like she was ‘losing it’. He asks her what’s going on. Jessica says everything he said she should tell Karen was really cool and she felt better. The problem is, Jessica has been accepted to WestPoint. Roland thinks it’s fantastic. Jessica’s father is REALLY happy about it. According to Jessica, her father has always wanted an officer in the family. Jessica tells Roland Karen is freaking out in a completely different way. Karen doesn’t know if they can be together anymore as a couple or if she even wants to. Roland says, “Because if you’re career Army, it means a lifetime of keeping your secret a secret.” Jessica says they won’t be able to hold hands in public. “It’s ‘Don’t ask. Don’t tell.’ But if someone sees us and reports it, then my life in the Army is over.” Roland tells her it looks like it’s come down to what she’s prepared to lose " Karen or her dream of a career in the Army. Karen wants to know why it has to be one or the other. Roland says maybe it doesn’t have to be. He asks if she and Karen love each other. Jessica says, “Very much.” He tells her to tell Karen not to give up, to wait and see how it goes. She wants to know what’s going to change " the rules are the rules. He says most changes are unexpected. He recommends not making any changes right now " give it some time to give the unexpected a chance to happen. Karen puts her hand over the top of one of Roland’s and thanks him. Roland puts his other hand over the top of hers.

Claudia Joy is at the Burton residence. She has put a few things together to give the baby. She opens a chest and tells Joan they are some of her best memories. She picks up a book and says it was Amanda’s favorite bedtime story. Joan asks her if she’s sure she wants to part with those things. Claudia Joy is. She tells Joan that they brought such joy to her family and she wants it to do the same for Joan’s. Joan thanks her and says she is honored. Joan asks Claudia Joy how she raised two great girls. Claudia Joy would like to take the credit; however, she happens to believe “our4 kids come to us who they are. I mean, sure, we can mess them up. We try not to, but uh, the good stuff " just luck. It’s not that complicated, Joan. You just love her for who she is, and then, you love her more.”

Trevor is helping out at the bar. Sandy sees him. She makes the comment, “Well, well, I didn’t know you were a maitre d’, too.” He’s not. He figures he may as well help out since he’s there. She tells him it’s too bad because they can use the eye-candy around there. She seductively runs her index finger across his chest as she walks away. This does not sit well with Trevor. He goes over to Roxy and tells her that her new waitress is ‘pretty flirty’. Roxy doesn’t see it as being flirty. She thinks of it as being smart. Roxy tells him, “With what the job pays, you have to use what God gave you to get the big tips.” It is obvious Trevor does not agree.

Roland has been summoned to the principal’s office. Semi-jokingly, he says, “It’s been a while since I was called to the principal’s office. I think the last time involved a contraband walkman.” Principal Gates cuts right to the point. He wants to talk to Roland about Jessica Foster. It’s about leaving the door open, the embrace and the fact that two teachers saw them together at a bar. Roland corrects him " it’s a restaurant not a bar. Restaurant/bar " it doesn’t matter. The issue is that they were seen holding hands. Roland says they were not. Principal Gates tells him the witnesses say they were. They were off hours and off school grounds. Roland explains that Jessica came to him with a personal issue and he was helping her deal with it. Principal Gates wants to know what the problem was. Roland tells him the kids know he is a psychiatrist and what is said to him is confidential. They feel safe going to him with their problems. Principal Gates asks, “But you can’t say what you talked about?” No, he cannot. Roland says, “As a man of my word, I won’t.” Principal Gates tells Roland that Jessica has a very bright future. They cannot have it destroyed by any kind scandal with an adult teacher. Roland tries to assure Principal Gates that there is no scandal. Mr. Gate4s reminds Roland the position was only temporary. He wants to make things easy all around and tells Roland his time at the school is up. Roland confirms he’s being fired. Principal Gates Roland left him no other option.

Emmalyn and a couple of her friends are in an SUV. She is about to take her first solo driving trip. She asks Michael for the keys. He pats himself down, pretending he’s searching for them. He had them in his hand the whole time. He tells the girls to have fun. Claudia Joy tells them to make good decisions and to be careful. As the girls were driving off, Claudia Joy asks Michael if he wants to run after them and hide in the back. He replies, “I thought about it. I figured it might be too cramped with the golf clubs in there.” Michael feels like he blinked and Emmalyn want from a baby seat to the car seat. To him, it seems like everything has changed too fast " with one exception " Claudia Joy. He tells her she’s just as beautiful as the day they brought Emmalyn home from the hospital. Claudia Joy reveals she had a little bit of a scare. Concerned, Michael asks if she’s ok. She assures him that she is just fine. For a minute, she thought she may be pregnant. Luckily, it was only a false alarm. Michael wants to know why she didn’t tell him. She didn’t want to worry him. He asks her why she thought it would worry him. Claudia Joy counters with a question of her own, “What if I had been pregnant?” He would be thrilled. She’s a little surprised by his answer. She asks if he really would have wanted another child. Michael has never said anything to her about it. She thought they had agreed to stop at two. He knows but tells her a lot has changed since then. Emmalyn is a young woman now and doesn’t need them as much as she used to. Upset, she wants to know if that’s where they are at " needing someone to need them. He asks, “Isn’t that what life is all about?” She tells him not necessarily. Michael isn’t sure what’s happening. Claudia Joy says, “Apparently, we don’t agree on this issue. Apparently, we uh, want different things.” He wants to talk about it, but she walks away saying she can’t right now.

Roland is carrying a box to his vehicle. Jessica runs after him. She is upset because he has been fired. She tells him he’s the best teacher they’ve ever had. He tells her not to worry about it. Jessica says, “But now, everyone’s gonna think what Principal Gates thinks is true. You’re a doctor and that could really hurt you.” The only thing that matters is what they know to be true. She’s going to talk to the principal and tell him she’s gay. Jessica thinks Roland will get his job back if she does. It upsets him. It’s a school on a military post. If she tells Principal Gates, it’s the same as telling the Army. She would not be able to go to WestPoint. Jessica says she can’t let him get fired because of her. She starts to walk away, but Roland stops her. He says, “The Army needs great leaders more than the school needs me.” He tells her she will be ok and to make him proud at WestPoint. Jessica says she’s sorry. Roland tells her he’s not.

Pamela is at Steve and Carla’s. When she knocks on the door, it opens. The house looks like a tornado went through it. She calls out to Carla, but gets no response. She goes to the backyard and finds Carla there. There’s a bottle of whiskey on the picnic table. Carla has a glass of it in her hand. Sarcastically, Carla asks Pamela if she likes what they’ve done to the place. Carla tells Pamela C.I.D. calls it an inventory and their bank account has been frozen. Pamela asks he3r what’s going on and if Steve did something illegal. Carla says, “Oh, don’t give me the innocent crap.” She wants to know if Pamela honestly believes Chase tells her everything. Pamela says, “No. He doesn’t have to.” She tells her Chase would not do anything illegal. Carla doesn’t believe her. If he hasn’t, then why is he locked up with Steve and Jill’s husband? Pamela doesn’t know. It’s what she’s trying to figure out. Carla says, “Well, I’ll tell you. War profiteering. It’s about taking a few artifacts no one is even gonna miss in that desert hell-hole. But you didn’t hear that from me.” Pamela reiterates that Chase would not do something illegal. Carla responds snootily, “Of course he wouldn’t - that’s why he’s behind bars.” Angry, Pamela tells her she’s not going to listen to that and walks away. Carla says it won’t be long before the MPs ransack her house.

Roland is at Building 1. He runs into Michael on his way in. Michael asks him how the baby prep is going. Roland tells Michael he never realized how many things a baby needs. Michael asks about the nursery. He says it’s never too early to start getting things together. Michael comments on the variety of strollers now available. He tells Roland that some of them seem like they’re straight out of ‘Road and Track’. Roland and Joan do not have everything, yet. But, they are making progress. Michael says, “You’re a lucky man. The bond between a father and daughter…Nothing like it.” He tells Roland to cherish every second of it because time flies by way too fast. Michael wishes him good luck. Roland heads on into the building.

At the bar, Trevor is in the stock room. Sandy comes in and ‘accidentally’ rubs up against Trevor. She claims to be in there to get some sugar packets. She says, “Kinda cozy in here, don’t ya think?” Incredulous, Trevor asks, “Are you serious?!” She tells him a person could get into a lot of trouble in there if they wanted to. He replies, “Alright, as weird as this sounds, I’m actually in love with my wife. So, just…watch it.” Sandy laughs a little and says, “Nothing’s gonna happen… unless you want it to.” Sandy is unaware that Roxy has just heard this little exchange. Roxy hollers, “Hey! I think he just said he doesn’t want to. ‘Cause I’ve got that department covered just fine, thank you.” Sandy says, “Roxy, I was just…” Roxy finishes her sentence for her, “leaving…is what you were just doing. You’re fired. And, unless you want this jar of mayo on your head, I’d leave right now!” Trevor laughs and tells Roxy, “Babe, that was hot!” Then, he kisses her.

Joan and Roland are walking outside. He has just told her he’s been fired. She asks him why. There were allegations of inappropriate contact with a female student. He tells her they were false. He explains that the student was upset and wanted to talk. Principal Gates had jumped to conclusions. It was a very personal matter and the discussion needed to be behind closed doors. Roland tells Joan that nothing improper went on. She believes him. She asks if he can fight it and why he won’t tell the principal what really happened. Roland did. The problem was that Principal Gates wanted to know the nature of the personal matter. Joan knows he didn’t want to breach a confidence. She asks him if it’s worth losing his job over. Joan tells him it’s not the first time on the outside of his doctor-patient confidentiality. She didn’t realize teacher-student was the same thing. For this case, it is.

In the hospital parking garage, Getty is about to get on his motorcycle. Denise comes in. She starts to walk to her car, but changes direction and walks over to Getty. He says he thought she was ignoring him. She tells them they need to talk. Jokingly, he says, “Uh-oh. ‘We need to talk.’ Four words that never lead to good news.” Denise says the past few weeks have been amazing, but she’s married to Frank. They’ve been married for 20 years and not once has she thought of another man. She can no longer keep pretending there’s nothing happening between them. He can’t, either. She doesn’t know what she’s feeling. She doesn’t know if she’s attracted to him because Frank is away and she’s lonely, or would she still feel like that if he hadn’t left. Getty caresses her arm as he tells her that when he’s around her, he feels like he doesn’t want to be anywhere else. She says it can’t happen. He wants to know if she’s sure. She is. He’s going to bow out gracefully. He’s not too happy about it, but he will. Denise apologizes. Getty puts on his helmet and rides off.

Claudia Joy and Michael are getting ready for bed. She tells Michael he’s nice and warm as she cuddles up to him. He asks if Emmalyn has called. She has. Claudia Joy says she spoke to Monica’s mother. The girls have been in Monica’s room all night texting boys. Michael comments on how quiet the house is when she’s not around. Claudia Joy apologizes for being short with him earlier. The baby talk threw her for a loop. Michael apologizes to her, too. Claudia Joy says that for a minute, she thought about what it would be like " birthing, nursing, teething, diapers. Michael tosses in, “Serious sleep deprivation.” He says it was kind of selfish of him to expect her to go through all of that again. She tells him that for a minute, she thought she might be up for the challenge. Michael is a little surprised. She says when the doctor told her she wasn’t, she was relieved and a little disappointed. Michael says, “So, I wasn’t completely out of my mind to entertain the notion?” With a loving smile, Claudia Joy says, “No.”

Pamela is at the Military Police Building. She is sitting at a table with her head resting in her hands. Chase comes into the room. She gets up, goes over to him and they hug. She asks if he’s being treated ok. He tells her he’s fine. Chase asks how she managed to get past all the restrictions. Pamela replies, “Claudia Joy. She…she wouldn’t let up on Michael until he found a way.” She wants to know when he will be released. She knows he can’t be mixed up with the ‘Steve Thing”. She asks if he’s being charged with profiteering. Chase claims he can’t tell her that. She’s just going to have to trust him. With tears in her eyes, she says, “Trusting you is not the problem, Chase. But, what am I supposed to tell our kids?” Chase suggests telling them he’s away on a mission. Pamela asks for how long " a month? A year? She has to know. Frustrated, angry and hurt, Pamela tells him, “I get this whole Delta Code of Silence crap. But in case you haven’t noticed, I am losing it over here!” Chase just silently sits across from her. She says he needs to give her something to go on. She pleads with him, “I need the man I love to talk to me.” A guard announces their time is up. As Chase gets up, he leans over and kisses the back of her hand. Pamela begins to cry harder.

At the bar, a man knocks on the door. Roxy signals they are closed. He points to the door, wanting her to open it. When Roxy opens the door, he asks if she’s Roxy LeBlanc. Not sure where it was leading, she asks him who wants to know. Without saying another word, the man hands her an envelope and then leaves. Trevor wants to know what’s in the envelope. They’re some papers from some lawyer. She takes the papers out and then they both begin to read them. The waitress Roxy fired is suing her for wrongful termination. Trevor and Roxy are definitely surprised.

Roxy takes the papers to Claudia Joy. She asks Claudia Joy how Sandy was able to do it so fast. Claudia Joy says she hasn’t cracked a law book in years and she isn’t a real lawyer. Roxy continues with, “Yeah, but you went to law school, right?” Roxy can’t afford a real lawyer and wants Claudia Joy to tell her what she thinks Roxy should do. Ordinarily, she would recommend offering Sandy some money just to settle out of court. Roxy says, “Well, I don’t really care what she’s asking for. I am not paying that tramp a dime! So, what am I supposed to do? Just lie down and let her do to me what she wanted to do to my husband?!” Both Roxy and Claudia Joy laugh. Claudia Joy replies, “You know…The one thing I learned in law school, they always said to take the fight to the other side. Find out everything you can about your opponent.” She asks Roxy what she knows about Sandy. Roxy doesn’t know much, but does have her social security number. Claudia Joy tells her it’s an excellent start.

Pamela is standing outside of Katie and Lucas’s bedroom, deep in thought. All of a sudden, she starts going through books and papers. She searches all potential hiding places " looking for some sign that Chase may truly be mixed up in the profiteering mess. Katie and Lucas come out of their room. Lucas asks what she’s looking for. She tells him she doesn’t know.

Roland has found the chest of baby things that Claudia Joy brought over. Roland asks when Joan where she got the stuff. She explains, they came from Claudia Joy. He thinks that’s nice. He tells Joan he has a feeling that Michael would like to have another baby. Joan says, “You know, when I think about all the wonderful friends we have here, I…I just feel so blessed! Now our little Enid is gonna be surrounded by suck incredible people.” Roland says, “I’m sorry. Enid?” Joan tells him it means spirit of life. Roland replies, “Huh…Sounds like an insect.” His phone rings. It’s Principal Gates and he wants to see Roland. He tells Joan it sounds serious. Joan asks how serious. He kisses her cheek and says, “Not half as serious as me.”

Roland is at school. He enters the principal’s office and is surprised to see Jessica there, as well. Jessica tells Roland she has explained everything to Principal Gates. He now knows that Jessica is gay and Roland was only trying to help her. She says it’s over now and they are going to let him come back. Principal Gates apologizes for any accusations he made. Roland is stunned. Jessica tells Roland, “You helped me. You REALLY helped me, so, I had to help you. WestPoint is all about loyalty and duty, right? So, I thought what kind of officer would I be if I just sat there quietly and let you take a bullet for me.” Roland says nothing for a moment, and then asks Jessica if she would excuse them. He tells her he will see her outside. It is clear Roland is upset at this turn of events. He asks Principal Gates how things were going to go. He wants to know if the principal is going to forget what he just heard or if he was going to ruin Jessica’s future. Principal Gates responds, “This is an Army school. Teachers wrote letters to WestPoint. I lobbied personally. I even had General Holden make a call. I can’t betray the Army by not telling what I know to be the truth. The policy is ‘Don’t ask. Don’t tell.’ And she told. What choice do I have?” Roland asks, “Is she a different person today than she was when these letters were written?” Principal Gates says, “No, but…” Roland interrupts, “But nothing. Is she not just as smart? Just as strong a leader?” Principal Gates tells him that’s not the point. Roland tells him, “That’s EXACTLY the point. She’s in love. That’s…her crime. We don’t choose who we fall in love with. We just do. And now, because of it, she won’t be allowed to serve her country or be willing to die for it. Does that make…ANY…sense?” Principal Gates sits silently as he thinks about what Roland has just said. Outside, Jessica anxiously waits for Roland. He comes out of the building and explains what happened after she left. After Roland is finished, Jessica hugs him.

Sandy has left her apartment and is walking to her car. Roxy and Claudia Joy pull up. They get out and Roxy asks Sandy if she has a minute. Snippily, Sandy says, “Actually, I’m late for an interview. So, unless you have a check for twenty grand in your purse, move your damn car.” Roxy doesn’t have a check. She does have her legal advisor. Sandy walks over to them. She looks at Claudia Joy and tells her, “Oh…well, maybe you should explain to your client here, that unless I get that money, I’m gonna sue her and that roach-infested diner of hers for all they’re worth.” Claudia Joy says, “We were afraid you’d say that.” Roxy says, “I guess I wouldn’t be the first victim of one of your bogus lawsuits, would I?” Sandy tries to play dumb and asks them what they’re talking about. This isn’t her first wrongful termination suit. She has two prior ones. She’s also had a slip and fall case against a grocery store. With a smile on her face, Roxy tells her, “You’ve been one greedy little beaver!” Roxy asks Sandy if she wants them to continue. Sandy tells her no. Roxy tells her, “See, I might not know any legal-ease " mumbo jumbo, but, I do know a lowdown, dirty scammer when I see one. So, you can go ahead with this lawsuit if you want to. And since you seem to like courtrooms so much, I’ll make sure you see the criminal kind. Have a nice day.” Roxy and Claudia Joy leave.

Lucas is playing with one of Katie’s toys. She sees it and hollers at him to give it back. He tells her no and that she wasn’t using it. Lucas runs off and Katie runs after him. They run into their bedroom, still fighting. Pamela reminds them that their daddy always says to work things out for themselves. Lucas starts to say something, but Chase comes in the house and tells Lucas to listen to his mother. The fighting stops and the kids excitedly run out of their bedroom and into his arms. Chase says he needs to talk to their mom. The kids go to their room. Pamela and Chase embrace each other. Pamela asks if it’s over. Chase thinks it is. She wants to know what he means by that. She asks if there will be more people coming to drag him out in the middle of the night. Chase tells her to let him explain. He can’t tell her everything. She wants him to tell her something. He says, “Your instincts about Steve were right, ok. He was part of a smuggling ring working out of Iraq and Afghanistan.” Pamela asks why he was arrested. It was to protect Chase. She doesn’t understand. He explains he was directed to go undercover to help in the investigation. If he hadn’t been arrested in the sweep, people would have known that he helped to bring Steve down. The people involved are dangerous and outside of the Army. It was the only way to keep the family safe. Pamela knows. She knows he does everything he can to protect them. She loves that about him and she loves him. Pamela says, “But this…was not ok. It really wasn’t. You are not the only one here trying to protect this family.”

The EMTs are bringing a patient in with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Getty asks how long he’s been down. They don’t know. Denise is doing chest compressions while Getty continues barking orders. All of a sudden, the patient flat-lines. Denise stops the compressions. He asks why she’s stopping. He orders her to continue. She does, but blood begins to flow from under her hands. Upset, Getty tells Denise to call it. She says, “Time of death: 2238.” Getty repeats 2238 and quickly leaves the room.

Joan and Roland are at the Holden residence. Roland thanks them for the books and dresses. Claudia Joy they didn’t have to. Joan tells them that is not the only reason they are there. Roland says, “I know we’ve only known you both for a very short time. But, we’ve seen you as parents and as people, and…it really doesn’t get much better. We were hoping that you would want to be a part of our daughter’s life.” Joan says, “We’d be honored if you’d consider being our daughter’s god parents.” Claudia Joy puts her hand over her heart and Michael doesn’t know what to say. Claudia Joy says, “Except yes, of course!” Claudia Joy and Joan hug while Roland and Michael shake hands.

Getty is in a locker room at the hospital. The soldier’s death has really shaken him deeply. Denise comes in. He tells her the soldier might have had a chance if only they had gotten to him sooner " if they had gotten blood into him faster, cut him open and fixed the hole in his heart. Denise says the soldier didn’t want that. He wanted to die. Denise assures him that he did the very best he could. He is the best trauma surgeon she has ever seen. She says, “But, some cases are hopeless.” He turns and faces her. He says, “No…nothing is.” He kisses her. At first, Denise is only receiving. But then, she kisses him back. Their kisses start to become frenzied. Denise, realizing what she has done, pulls back.

The episode ends with Denise running out of the room and Getty hanging his head low in sadness.