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(bright music)

(foreboding music)

(door slams)

(footsteps clacking)

- We have some leftover donuts in the break room.

- Thanks, Carl. No favors.

- Gotcha. Trying to keep the head low, huh?

- Exactly.

(alarm buzzes) (door slams)

(foreboding music) (footsteps clacking)

- Why're you in here all alone, vato?

- What's it matter to you?

- Hey, he asked you a question first.

- Why you dodging, huh?

You scared?

(dramatic music)

- Yeah. I'm a little scared.

Little scared I was about to have a Bible study

all by myself.

(prisoners laughing)

You guys are late.

- We gotta make our beds, grandpa.

Yours on the other hand, pathetic.

You can't make a bed without your wife?

- Come on.

- Where are we at today?

- 1 John, mind if I opened us up in some prayer?

- Go right ahead.

We got all the time you need, Sergeant No Bail.

- Oh, come on now. That's an open wound.

Lord, we thank you. Thank you for this beautiful day.

Even though we can't see much of it right now.

Thank you for connecting these men together.

Lord, watch over us, work within us, strengthen us.

Lord, I wanna lift up our brother, Anthony Jackson.

- Yes, Lord.

- Lord, I ask that he be found safe.

- Yes Lord.

- And that he would come to know you.

- Yes, Father

- And Lord I lift up Kris Tanner, my old partner,

whatever's going on with her wherever she is.

Lord, I ask that you comfort her and you protect her

and that she would come to know you in Jesus' name.

Amen.

- [Prisoners] Amen.

(somber music)

- You know the deadline already passed to submit

your fantasy team this week, right?

So that means I beat you this week.

- Come on now.

You think I got time for sports?

- Mm, falling into old vices, I see.

You remember what these things do to you.

- Yeah, they keep me awake.

- Right, right.

Am I any closer to having my husband back?

- I wish, babe.

So I've decided that either Anthony Jackson

doubled as a magician and vanished,

or he's a victim himself.

Tipsy murder.

Still waiting on the FBI profile to come back.

Then there's the waitress.

Then there's the charges against Travis.

Did I tell you about Kris Tanner?

- Let me see.

She's the female former detective who quit abruptly

and now you're trying to reach her family

to see if they know where she is

so that you can beg her to come back and help you out.

'Cause you're working to the bone day and night.

That Kris?

- Did I tell you all that? - Yeah, you did.

Boy, I think that energy drink is wiping your mind.

- Nah, it's just too much going on at once.

But I've been trying to text Kris' mother in Virginia.

Now what do those messages say?

- That she read them.

- Exactly, but she will not respond.

So a detective is asking about your daughter's whereabouts

and you won't reply.

- What does the chief think

about you trying to get her back?

- Now see that's the thing,

Tomlinson claims to be the only one that heard from her.

He said she just quit.

Like it's no big deal.

But I get this hunch that there's more to it.

All this went down the same time Kris left

- A hunch, huh?

Like a Holy Spirit kind of hunch?

Or like a Tre's got an idea kind of hunch?

- I don't even know no more.

- You praying on it?

- I should be.

- Well let me tell you about my hunch 'cause I got one.

- Oh, you do, huh?

- You're going to Virginia because I want my husband back.

(gentle music)

- You need to get dressed.

She's on the way.

- Who is?

- Your dad's attorney?

I need you to help me listen so that I don't miss anything.

- Do you remember when I asked you to watch Noah

this afternoon?

Because I have an interview at East Bank Legacy Care.

I thought that that was next week.

(phone beeping)

Hello? Hello?

They hung up.

- I'm so sorry to interrupt

but could you point me to the ladies room?

- Doris, it's in the same place it was

the last time that you asked.

Right there.

- Thank you dear.

And I wanna talk to that lawyer gal when she gets here.

- Mom, for real?

You can't deal with her right now.

- What am I supposed to do?

She just shows up.

- Noah cut his foot

on some broken glass while he was over here.

I bet she dropped something and didn't tell us.

Probably tried to clean it up herself

and obviously she can't do it very well.

- I will figure something out.

- Has she been to a doctor for an evaluation?

I'm just.

- I don't know.

I have a lot going on, okay?

- Yes you do.

Just watch Noah closely when she's around.

I don't want her alone with him.

- Katie, she is harmless.

- I'm just saying.

- Go get ready, please.

(gentle ethereal music)

(suspenseful music)

- Suzanne, how you doing?

Detective Tre Millwood, from the East Bank police department.

Down in Texas.

I used to work with your daughter Kris.

Mind if we talk for a minute?

- Inside or out here or where?

- Inside would be great.

- It's allowed, I mean, okay, fine with me.

Yeah come on in.

- All right, thank you.

(door thuds) (somber music)

- You need to hear me when I say this.

We are not in a strong position.

Someone is out to get your husband.

I don't know why.

Maybe you do, but in a complicated situation such as this

sometimes we need to be open

to considering some alternative strategies.

- You know, I was reading in this law book

my neighbor Billie Mae loaned me,

she makes the most wonderful cornbread,

and when I was over there to visit, I saw this book.

- Ma'am, I recognize you're trying to help

but I'd advise that we stay focused

on this seriousness of what is at hand here.

- Oh my.

So sorry.

- What do you suggest we consider?

- Well, the DA has agreed to meet with me.

Now, I doubt she'll offer any revised bail options

after her victory with the judge.

But what I intend to do is to talk to her about.

- And now see it's the bail.

That's the thing, but I think we should be.

- Doris, Doris.

- Looking into this piece here because.

- Let's go in the other room

and you can show me what you found in your book, okay?

- Right here in the book it tells you.

- I wanna see if they're willing to offer a plea deal.

- A plea deal?

He isn't guilty of anything.

- You know that, I know that.

But when the cards are stacked against you

as they are right now

and when we don't quite grasp who all we're dealing with

or what their motivations are

sometimes you have to take what you can get.

- I'm sorry, but no, absolutely not.

- Hey I'm going to see Gary, what if you come along

and we all discuss the situation together?

- I have told him that I don't wanna see him like that

locked up and he understands.

So I'm sorry, but I can't

- No, that's perfectly understandable.

I'll talk to him.

But I need you to start preparing for what may be ahead.

We knew this could be a fistfight.

- If you are going to see Gary, I'm coming too.

- No, you are not, Doris.

Just stop!

(somber music)

- So no calls, no texts?

- Nope, you know, we weren't very close, you know

since she moved to Texas.

- Well did you have any other way

of reaching her after her number was disconnected?

- I mean, if she's missing, isn't that your job to find her?

- That's what I'm doing here.

- Well, what if she's not missing?

I mean, it's not a crime to not wanna talk to anyone.

- No one is saying it's a crime ma'am.

- Good, 'cause she hasn't done anything wrong.

(suspenseful music)

- Who else lives here with you, if you don't mind me asking?

- Nobody, it's just me.

Those were my son Shane's.

And I'm sure you know he died

and so those are not his anymore.

- I do know.

I'm sorry for your loss.

- He served our country just like Kris.

She served in law enforcement and Shane was in the army.

They were good kids

- At the funeral,

did Kris maybe say something about her future plans?

- Hmm. I saw her there, but we didn't talk.

I watched the graveside from my rental car.

I saw the military guns and the flag and all that.

It was beautiful.

But I wasn't sure if I was welcome, you know?

- Let me ask you about Kris's dad.

What about her father?

Is he someone that I could possibly.

- No, you don't wanna talk to him.

No, he's not well mentally or anything.

- So you're saying there's no way possible

that she may be staying with him?

- None.

- None.

- You know, I guess I'm just having a hard time

understanding why you would come all this way

from Texas to talk with me

about my daughter when nobody has reported her missing.

- Well, you know, I just thought maybe you'd be as concerned

as some of us are.

- Well, I'm not.

And I think that if she doesn't wanna be bothered

then you should just leave her alone.

- I guess you could call Becky

and get a suit and a tie for me.

- Well, I'm leaving for Houston this afternoon

so I'll ask if she can get it to me before I leave.

- And when's this meeting with the DA supposed to happen?

- We are at her mercy, so just be ready.

- Thank you.

- Yo Travis.

- Hey man.

- Got a sec?

- Yeah, what's up?

- That old partner we prayed for,

a girl cop named Kris.

- Yeah.

- Long brown hair drives a sports car.

- Yes.

(ominous music)

- I don't know who it was or nothing.

Somebody put a hit out on her, man.

- Where'd you hear that?

- Some of my old guys, you know,

before I got in here,

they were talking and stuff,

but that's what they were talking about.

A girl cop named Kris.

I don't know what happened after that.

(Noah vocalizing)

- Yes, I will be right there, bye.

Doris, I need to take something

to the attorney really, really quick.

Can you keep an eye on Noah?

- Well, I can take it for you hun.

Gary's my son.

I just need your keys.

- No, I will take it.

You watch Noah.

Katie will be back any minute.

- Of course, but you give Gary a big hug for me.

- He won't be there, but sure.

Just watch Noah.

I'll be right back.

- We'll be fine, won't we Noah?

(Noah vocalizing)

(ominous music)

- Can I make you a sandwich or something before you go?

I feel so bad you came all this way.

- I'm fine.

I'll just pick something up on the way to the airport.

- Sir, I'm sure you'll hear from her.

And when you do tell her to call her mom.

- Will you answer?

Because I didn't have much luck, you know?

- Well I'll know it's her by the number.

- Thought she changed her number?

- Oh yeah, right.

Well I'll know it's her,

mother's instinct,

or she can leave a message.

Probably my cat.

She's, she's, whatever.

- Yeah

- Thank you, Ms Tanner.

(door latch clicks)

(Noah vocalizing)

- You always loved playing with those blocks, Gary.

(Doris giggles)

I used to think you were going to be a builder,

not a policeman,

but I'm so proud of you.

- I'm back,

and your girl got the job.

- Oh, congratulations.

- Where's my mom?

- She had to run an emergency errand for your dad.

- And she left you here alone.

- I'm not alone.

Gary's been sitting here playing while I read my book.

We've been fine without her.

- That's Noah, Gary's my dad.

- Well that's what I said, sweetie.

I think I know my own family.

(Doris chuckles)

Me and Noah have been having a wonderful time

sitting here playing and reading.

Your dad loves his toys.

- Yeah, he's gone.

I think we're clear.

I'll check in with the subject over.

- You wanna tell me what you're doing?

(tense brooding music)

- Who are you with?

(pistol cocking)

- I ain't playing with you man.

Get your hands up, now!

Why are you out here?

You following me or you on this lady?

- I don't know who she is.

They just told me to keep an eye on her.

- Who is they? Who are you?

- Come on.

You know, I can't tell you that.

They, they actually want to know who you are.

- Who I am?

(both chuckle)

Okay. Okay, that's cool man.

Who am I?

That's cool.

Kris Tanner.

What you know about her?

(tense brooding music)

- I have no idea who that is.

- You smell like a Fed.

We on the same side?

- I've told you all that I can say, okay?

- Well then why don't you just let me get that gun

up off you?

Hand it to me nice and slow

so we both can get out here with our heads.

- Why would I do that?

- Because you don't have a choice.

Slowly.

Don't make me nervous, bro.

- All right.

Just relax, okay?

- Let's go.

Are you sure you don't know Kris Tanner?

- Yeah, I'm sure.

(brooding music)

- If you are out with the Feds

you need to learn how to outwit a city cop.

- What if I'm not with the Feds?

- Then you should have stayed in the bed this morning.

Pick up that clip for me.

(ominous music)

- Is anybody there?

- Hey mom, can we talk?

- Sure.

- Can you look at me?

I got the job.

I'm gonna be here in East Bank

but I haven't been able to tell you

because it feels like you've been avoiding me

ever since you got back.

- I had a rough day.

- That's the thing.

You say that every day

and it seems like something else might be wrong.

- No, nothing's wrong.

Everything is fine.

Just look around.

Life is beautiful.

- I need to talk to you about Grandma Doris.

- I know I should not have left Noah with her,

but I didn't have a choice.

- It's not about that.

I think,

no, I'm pretty sure

she has dementia.

I'm around it every day at work.

I'm familiar with the signs

and it's pretty obvious that she has some form of it.

- God is really piling it on our family right now, isn't He?

- Actually, I think God has provided an answer

with me working at Legacy Care.

She can come stay there.

It costs more than her apartment,

but with the discounted family rate it'll be about the same.

- How do you know that?

- Because I asked before I accepted the job.

- That's the first good news I've heard in a long time.

Thank you.

- I'm not the one to thank,

should we be praying about dad's meeting tomorrow?

- This sounds bad, but I'm kind of tired

of asking God for stuff that never happens.

- Then let me ask this time.

(gentle music)

(telephone ringing)

- What happened to two o'clock?

- Are you complaining about extra time in the fresh air?

- I'm not really optimistic about striking a deal

when they don't bother to show up on time.

- Thank you, Billie.

Thank you, sir.

- What is she doing here?

- Ma'am, you can wait in the lobby.

- Oh, I think I'll just wait right here with my son.

Thank you.

Oh Gary, you look so handsome in that suit.

- I thought this was a closed meeting.

- It is.

Ms. Travis, please if you wouldn't mind.

- Oh, now, what possible harm could it do to have

a sweet little old lady sitting here quietly, huh?

- Listen, I don't have much time.

So if you'd like to present something I'd appreciate.

- It's very simple.

My client and I have spoken

and we are open to entertaining any plea deals

that your office would consider placing before the judge.

- Mrs. Baker.

As an experienced attorney in our state,

you surely recognize that meeting under these conditions

is not how we address matters like this.

And with the judge granting our request to withhold bail,

it certainly seems that your client

is not in the strongest position to solicit a plea deal

from this office.

- Excuse me, but about that bail hearing.

- Oh Ms. Travis, please.

Would you leave this to the professionals?

- Who is she again?

- She's my mother.

- She's a. - She's wonderful.

I'm sure.

But I would think it'd be in your best interest

to leave matters to your counsel.

- Now hold on.

I may be old and senile and all that

but I still have a voice

and there's something I would like to say.

- And then will you leave?

- Yes, yes, I will.

Thank you.

Now I'm sure you ladies have as many degrees

as I have wrinkles

but I have one question I'd like you to answer.

- And what is that?

- The bail hearing.

Now, my son, Gary,

was denied bail based on your arguments from Section 17.51

- Yes, yes, we know that.

And it's public information.

- Well of course.

But what I don't understand is how that argument

is even relevant

when in the Bolden versus The State of Texas case in 1957,

right here in Judicial District 17,

the judge found that that particular section did not apply

to a member of law enforcement who was not a suspect

in a murder or a public corruption case.

And the prosecutor in that case lost his job

'cause he was so careless to cite the wrong section.

Should have been section 41.2.

And the judge in that case

while he, well I don't remember how he ended up.

- The Bolden case.

I've heard of it.

That wasn't Judicial 17 was it?

- In my book it sure was.

Let's see, where is it?

You know those computers

and internet thingys are not as smart as you might think.

- Even if that ruling was in fact a precedent.

We could simply refile.

- Not on a bail revocation though.

- What was that?

(upbeat music)

- I may need a day or two, you know,

to just review and then I'll get back with you.

- No, not while my client is in custody, you don't.

(Doris laughs)

- I think we can leave it to the professionals now.

(upbeat music)

Thank you cutie.

- Everybody grab a chip,

a toast to the only mom who owned the East Bank DA today.

(Doris laughs)

- It wasn't anything like that.

- Now we feast on Benny's tacos.

- We knew it'd be the first thing you'd ask for.

- You know, after jail food

I could eat the bag and be happy.

- Well dad, we're glad to have you home.

- Thank you.

You know, the attorney says that this foul up

is just the tip of the iceberg.

And that it could be just a matter of time

before the charges are dropped entirely.

- Just like what I told you I prayed for.

Right, Becky?

A miracle

- Mom, we're gonna have to keep you around.

(Doris chuckles)

- That's actually what we were thinking too.

At East Bank Legacy Care.

(somber music)

(door bell rings)

- One of the neighbors must have smelled Benny's

- Gary Travis?

Ranger Lance Phillips with the Texas Rangers,

this special agent Long and Boyer with the FBI.

May we have a word with you?

- Sure, what's this about?

- We need to speak with you about Chief Bill Tomlinson.

(suspenseful music)

(tense brooding music)

- Thank you.

- [Ms Tanner] You're welcome.

(tense brooding music)

(Kris breathing deeply)

(tense brooding music)

(dramatic music)