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(birds chirping)

(gentle music)

(door clicks)

- Mom!

Hey, Mom!

Six plus two, five plus three, seven plus--

(ominous music)

- To quote the book that Mrs. Travis has been quoting to me

since we first met,

- This should be interesting.

- "For people will be lovers of self,

lovers of money,

proud,

arrogant,

um, uh, heartless,

unappeasable,

without self-control." (chuckles)

Oh yeah, and then down here it says,

"avoid such people."

Says it right there.

"Avoid such people."

- First, you are using this verse

completely out of context.

Secondly, you are conveniently leaving out

a bunch of phrases.

What did you do, go to a search engine

and just type in,

what does the Bible say about avoiding evil?

(Gary stammers) I thought so.

But if you wanna have a biblical debate, let's roll.

Because I can think of about 15 different verses

to throw right back at you.

Exodus 20:12.

Matthew 6:15.

We could even talk about 1 Corinthians chapter 13.

Most people think that's just for weddings, but,

it fits this situation just as well.

- Is Exodus in the front or the back?

- I rest my case.

I think you need to mail the letter.

- I'mma go pack.

- I'll think about it.

(Oven beeping)

(gunshots on television)

- Are you gonna eat?

- Not hungry.

(gunshots on television)

(doorbell rings)

- Is that your lady friend?

- [Shane] Nope.

- Well, can you get the door?

- I'm busy.

(doorbell rings)

(gunshots on television)

- Sarge?

- Hey. You got a minute?

- Uh, sure, yeah.

- I just want to make sure you're happy.

- What do you mean?

- At precinct one.

- Uh, yeah.

I'm happy.

- 'Cause if something's going on

you weren't happy with, you'd,

you'd come to me first, right?

- Sarge, will you just say whatever it is you need to say?

I just pulled dinner out.

- You're right. I'm sorry, I just,

making sure we're inspiring

a sense of loyalty on the team,

because loyalty,

it, uh,

it can be rewarded, it's,

Look, Kris, you're a good detective.

But you have a lot else going on for you too.

But you know, there's, uh,

there's that case you worked on with Travis.

- Sarge, my food's getting cold.

- You're right.

Sorry to bother you.

But if something comes up,

you're gonna come to me first, right?

- Right. Yeah.

- Okay.

Enjoy your weekend.

(ominous music)

(door clicks)

- Shane.

That's mine.

You said you weren't hungry.

(video game music)

(coffee pours)

- Save me some, please.

- You didn't have to get up early to see us off.

But if you uh,

if you wanna scramble some eggs,

I wouldn't say no.

- I didn't get up for you guys.

I have a breakfast date at the prison.

Relax, I am not going to see her.

I have other friends in prison, you know.

- That is a weird sentence.

- So, you ready for your trip?

- Yeah, I suppose.

- Too early for enthusiasm?

- I'm just a bit out of my element this weekend.

I never had anybody take me hunting when I was a kid.

- Hey.

Is my manly cop feeling insecure?

You know, this two-day growth of beard, camouflage outfit,

I kind of like this mountain man look.

- You know what? - Hmm?

- I don't have to leave right now.

- Yes, you do.

And maybe you could use the drive

to talk to Anthony, about the other night.

- Yeah, I'll try.

But you know, sometimes it's difficult

for young men to resist young women.

Just like it's difficult for old men to resist--

- Oh, stop right there

before you can get yourself into trouble.

(both laughing)

(Anthony clears throat)

Oh. (laughs)

- Hey, hey, buddy.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- So you have a safe drive to prison

and I'll see you tomorrow.

You ready to go bag a big buck?

Just follow the mountain man.

(Becky giggles)

- There ain't no mountains around here.

- I know.

Just humor him.

(plates clanking)

(ominous music)

(rifle cocking)

(Weatherman talking indistinctly on TV)

- I can still come.

(rifle cocking)

Can't we just forget about what I said and go?

- Can't just forget something like that.

(zippers zip)

(Weatherman talking indistinctly on TV)

(bass music playing on car)

- I'm sorry I'm late.

I had to drag her out of bed to get me here.

I told you that going over there was a bad idea.

- I know.

But she's your mom.

I think you should give her, a chance.

(car door clicks)

- Hey, you know this was my weekend, right?

- I know, uh,

She said she wanted to come.

I thought we'd let her decide.

- You know, well, nobody asked me,

I'm her mother.

And we had plans.

(sighs) Let's go.

(car door slams)

- What's with the bodyguard?

- That's Keith.

- Who's Keith?

- Her latest.

But it'll probably be somebody new

by the time we get back.

- Bye pumpkin.

Call me if you need anything, okay?

I love you.

- Dad, can we go,

Now?

- Yeah.

(bass music playing on car)

(Car engine revs)

- So you, you glad to have the weekend off?

- I guess.

- Well, with you and Joe going on the trip,

who's going to manage the restaurant?

- Brittany and JP kind of run it anyway.

- Yeah, they do a great job.

Oh, Sure do love those biscuits and gravy.

(chuckles)

So uh, how are things going with uh,

with Brittany?

Becky told me that you brought her over late one night.

- Can we not talk about that?

- Yeah.

Yeah, absolutely.

No girl talk in the morning.

Just guy stuff today.

Yeah. Guns, hunting, campfires.

Yeah.

Yeah.

(lively music)

- Guys make sure you get both bags outta there, right?

Alright.

- Brian, Hayden.

Thanks for coming. Appreciate it.

(laughs)

You're going to need a lot more firepower than that

to take down a buck, buddy.

- Oh, this? Oh, This is just for backup.

I mean, you never know who you're gonna run into the woods,

(laughs)

- Man, watch this one.

(laughs)

- Thank you Dan, you good to go?

- In Jesus' holy name, we pray.

Amen. - [Group] Amen.

- All right, everyone.

Welcome.

Dan, thank you for hosting us on your property,

and for putting together this whole weekend.

Tell us what we need to know.

- All right, we'll be hunting white tail deer.

Now everybody has their licenses,

so we'll be able to legally tag a buck or a doe.

Everybody's gonna get a map.

That way you know where your hunting spots are.

- There the five best spots out here, right?

- Uh, yeah (both laugh)

- All right, everyone.

Pay close attention to your map and don't wander

so that we're far enough apart,

so we won't shoot each other.

And young folk, make sure you always treat your rifle

like it's loaded.

We'll meet at base camp at sundown. Any questions?

- Oh, what are we having for dinner?

(everyone chuckles)

- Son, if your aim is good, it's flame-cooked venison.

Oh, if you plan on sending out any last minute messages,

do it now.

We lose service when we get into the woods.

We good?

All right, roll it out.

(door slams)

- You smell.

- Don't start with me. You're already on my list.

(Kris sighs)

Did you take your meds?

- They're not going to cover them anymore.

- Since when?

No, that's not okay.

Why didn't you tell me?

I can make some calls or something.

- You gonna fix the VA?

- You know what? I'm this close to sending you back

to mom's couch.

- Aww. Does sissy need a hug?

- No, I'm, (groans)

- Oh, (coughs)

- I don't smell.

(insects buzzing)

- I think it is,

right here.

Here hold it for me?

- Uh, I don't think I'm allowed to.

- No, no, it's okay, I checked.

You can hunt with it.

You just can't own it.

(leaves rustle)

(birds chirping)

- So what do we do now?

- Well, we just watch and wait.

- You, uh, you want this back?

- No, no, no, You keep it.

Your eyes are much better than mine.

(tense music)

(gunshot)

(birds cawing)

- You got him.

- Did I?

- He ain't even moving.

- Did I, (chuckles)

Is it?

- Oh no, no, no, no.

You hit him perfectly.

Come on. Let's go get him.

(tent zipper zips)

- Thought you had to take a deer

to a processor or something.

(Joe chuckles)

- Not when you got Dan, he just breaks out his blade.

Harvest the beef, right where it fell, (chuckles)

- He uh, he didn't even hesitate with that knife.

- Is it awesome?

It was probably awesome.

- Yeah, it was pretty awesome.

- You should have seen her.

We're sitting there and this huge buck comes creeping

into the clearing, right?

Now most new hunters would have been nervous

and I would have reacted too quickly.

Scared the big boy away.

Not this girl.

- Dad, please stop.

- No, no, no, no.

She raises that rifle smooth as a sniper,

closes one eye, lines them up in the scope.

Bam, takes her shot.

- Yeah, and my shoulder is still throbbing.

- Don't let her modesty fool you.

She's a natural.

- Wow.

- You eat deer meat before?

- No, I don't think so.

(meat sizzles)

- Less fatty than beef.

Man, you uh, just can't beat,

a juicy ribeye.

- Mmm.

- Medium rare with a nice crusted marble.

- Oh yeah.

- So good.

(laughs)

- Yeah, my mom was really mad at my dad,

because this was supposed to be my first full weekend

at her house in like, three years.

But I'd rather be here.

- You haven't seen your mom in three years?

- I've seen her, it's just complicated.

- Because they're divorced?

- No, it's just, she's had,

problems,

pill problems, telling the truth problems,

man problems. She's a problem.

- Oh, I'm sorry.

- It's fine, I'm used to it.

Your family seems awesome though, I love your dad.

- Yeah, he's pretty great.

I think I take him for granted sometimes, but,

we have our stuff too.

(indistinct conversation)

- No, bro, you can only meld after you win a trick.

- Huh?

- Alright, let's go over it again.

- All right. The meat is ready.

Let's gather up and give thanks.

(insects chirping)

(Owl hoots)

(indistinct conversation on TV)

- Hey hand me the remote.

(pillow slams)

Thank you.

(phone beeps)

What is wrong with him?

(fire crackles)

- Good night, Dad.

- Night, sweetie.

- Love you, Dad,

- Love you too buddy.

- Good night.

- Mmm, you too princess.

- You guys have some really great kids.

It makes me actually look forward to the day

I might have a few.

They're not always easy,

but sometimes they bag dinner and,

that makes it all worth it.

(everyone laughs)

- So Dan, I hate Paul Couldn't make it, man.

I thought this will be his thing.

- Yeah, well, we're dealing with some stuff at home

so, I didn't ask him.

- What's going on?

I mean if, you don't mind me asking?

- Well uh,

he was telling some, uh,

people at school that,

he doesn't like girls anymore.

Me and him got into it pretty bad 'cause,

I don't support or agree with that.

It ain't right.

If he's gonna be one of those, I,

I don't,

I don't know what's left to say to him.

(insects chirping)

- Maybe just tell him you love him.

Most of them dudes, I was locked up with,

They never heard those words, from anyone,

especially not a Dad.

My grandma used to say it to me when I was a kid, but,

that was it.

When I heard Mr. Joe say it earlier,

that was actually the first time I ever heard those words

come out of a man's mouth.

So you might be mad at your son or embarrassed, or whatever,

but I think he needs to hear it.

I mean, that's what these lessons are about, right?

Father's love?

(grass rustling)

(somber music)

- What you said to Dan,

tonight,

about parents loving their kids.

None of us knew what to say.

But that was powerful.

- I'm sorry. I just had to say something.

- Nah, don't apologize.

It was the right thing.

- You wanna know something else?

- Hmm. What's that?

- Ms. Doris loves you.

I know it probably ain't,

ain't cool for a cop's mom

to be in prison or whatever but,

maybe you could forgive her for that?

- It's not about her being in prison.

- Our problems started way before that.

Mom!

- Hey, Mom!

- Six plus two, five plus three, seven plus--

(ominous music)

(hat slams)

(sighs)

(melancholy music)

(cupboard door clicks)

(plastic wrapper rustles)

(match strikes)

(flame sizzles)

- So that's what it was like for the next 10 years.

I don't think she ever intended on becoming a mom.

So she felt no responsibility to act like one either.

(sighs)

She just,

didn't care.

- Dang.

- Yeah.

(somber music)

(birds chirping)

(phones ring)

- Hey Gary.

- Hey, thanks for putting this together.

It turned out better than we all thought would.

- Oh, for sure but,

speaking of unexpected,

what Anthony said.

Wow.

- Yeah, I didn't see that coming.

- Do you know where he stands with the Lord?

What's his story?

- Check that out.

Watch the video.

- All right. To all my followers,

who said they want to see me get smacked

with an old lady's purse.

This is for you.

Got some people waiting for a ride,

Kids, don't try this at home.

I'm a trained professional.

- [Cameraman] Yeah sure you are.

- Who's this punk?

- The victim.

(Cameraman laughing in the background)

- The victim picks on old ladies.

- Yeah.

- Anthony confronts him.

Don't know what he says and it escalates from there.

Oh (beeps)

(beeps)

(beeps)

- Whoa.

- So the victim gets a fractured skull,

Mom pushes the DA to press charges against Anthony

for attempted murder,

Pleads out to assault, serves three years.

- Good kid, bad temper?

- Yeah, something like that.

But, I've never seen it.

- Whew.

- There's a lot more smart people in jail

than you would think.

- Most of the gangsters, thieves, even murderers.

They conniving on levels most people

couldn't even keep up with.

- I'd agree with that,

- But in my last six months on the inside,

couldn't none of them beat me in pinochle.

It's like the card game we play.

They called me the prodigy.

- That's impressive.

- But the other night,

me and Brittany came back to the house

and she wanted to play, you know,

Mr. Travis, that girl beat me over and over again.

Like I didn't let her win.

(Brittany laughs) She was better than me.

- So you can't take getting beat by a girl.

I don't know, I mean,

like competition mixes weird with feelings and stuff.

- So I guess things didn't stop at just pinochle?

- What?

- (scoffs) Nah, she ain't like that.

I mean,

I probably would've took it as far as she wanted, but,

like I said, nah, she ain't like that.

- Yeah, we should, uh,

We should probably talk about that.

But what about,

her? I mean,

what's she like?

- I mean, we're alike,

I thinks she wants a life like Mr. Joe and his wife,

like you and Ms. Becky.

- Is that what you want?

- Maybe.

Too young to be thinking about all that, though.

(Gary chuckles)

- I remember those days.

- How old are you?

- 51,

plus two,

actually today.

- What? Today's your birthday?

- Yeah, but I don't make a big deal about birthdays.

- Oh man, I ain't get you nothing.

- I'll tell you what,

why don't you use your employee discount

and you can buy me a biscuit.

- Aight, I got you.

- Hey you think we could stop by the restaurant?

(somber music)

(car engine hums)

- I tell you what, I do got something for your birthday.

- I thought birthday presents

were supposed to bring happiness.

- I think it will.

You man enough to do it?

Or you need me to?

(hopeful music)

- Hey.

What do you say you and me,

talk for a bit?

(Paul sighs)

(car door clicks)

(hopeful music)

(mailbox clatter)

(somber music)