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Christmas, the most magical time of the year.

For most, it's a time to slow down.

To look back and reflect on the year that's behind us.

But something tells me you didn't come here to coast,

so my challenge to each of you is to reach down deep.

Are you ready?

One, two, three, four, climb!

We don't want to coast through the end of this year, do we?

Now's the time.

Dig down a little bit deeper.

Climb up a little bit higher.

How about some smiles on our faces?

It's Christmastime!

To get to the top of that mountain,

we need to climb consistently!

Little stronger, little faster.

To the top! Go, go, go!

Is this your day or not?

Ugh, it's down again.

Yeah.

But I was making a run for the big guys and remembered.

This is your favorite latte, right?

Two pumps of sugar-free caramel?

Wow. Thanks.

Yeah. You're so welcome.

Hey, Adrian, you catch Walter on his way out yesterday?

Ah, missed him.

- Had back-to-backs. - What a run.

35 years.

And in other hockey highlights,

the Islanders game was sealed in overtime

on a one-timer goal by Thacker.

An instant classic.

One-timer goal. Instant classic.

Edgar to Adrian.

Edgar to Adrian, over.

Hey, Edgar.

Scores!

How 'bout those Islanders?

Three in a row for the

third...

Is there something I can help you with?

Just wanted to see if you peeped

the early Christmas gift I left you.

A congratulations of sorts.

Wow, you... you really didn't have to.

It's a pen.

Sorry.

I always ruin the surprises.

Thank you.

It's... it's really nice, but a bit premature.

I haven't even met

- with... - Reece is ready for you.

With 15 of my 20 years

happening right here at LegaTech,

I know I could step in as director of litigation.

And not skip a beat.

Although, my first order of business would

be to fix that espresso machine.

And then I'd see what I could do about

pulling a few strings to get us that company Islanders box.

You know what I mean?

Islanders fan?

You seen the game last night?

You kidding?

That OT score last night by Thacker?

My god.

It was spectacular.

An... both: Instant classic.

Hi, this is Adrian.

How's it going, big brother?

What's up, bro?

Ellie is looking for her cool Tío.

Cool uncle's a little busy right now.

Well, could you tell him that Ellie,

she has her class Christmas party today?

And her parents are supposed to be there

and I'm kind of stuck.

- Well, where's Kate? - Work trip. IDs.

Have your IDs out.

Look, I'm stuck on cadet registration.

It's the last course of the year.

No, dude, other side.

Other side!

I could really use cool uncle.

Unlike the rest of us, if you sneak out,

they're just going to think

you're meeting with a big client.

Billable hours, am I right?

Tío!

Hey!

Hey, Ellie.

Oh, I'm sorry I'm late, sweetie.

What are you doing right here?

I'm making cookies.

Oh.

OK.

Ready? One, two, three.

Hey, mine's the star of Bethlehem.

You see, there were these three wise men...

I know the story, Tío.

I'm not a baby.

Excuse me.

What's yours, a manger?

It's a fire truck, like Daddy's.

That's great, Ellie.

Just don't eat too much of the red stuff.

It's not good for you.

Oh.

All right, what do you want to do next?

We've got a photo booth.

There's a pin the nose on the Frosty.

We could pack a shoebox. What do you think?

I want you to get in there.

Oh, I...

I don't think so, sweetie.

Please?

Uh.

Oy.

I surrender.

Oh, I surrender.

Oh, Dad's arrived.

Tío is officially clocking out.

One more.

Wait, I know you.

Uh, I don't think so.

Yeah, no, where do I...

I live downtown.

You're probably mixing me up with somebody else.

No, no, no, I definitely know your face.

I've always said he has a very generic face.

Oh, did you used to sub at Creekview?

Oh, no. I'm an attorney.

Who are you, Shohei Ohtani?

She's my teacher.

P.E. teacher? Take it easy, Coach.

This is a new shirt.

Oh, I know.

The 30-day trial, a $200 value.

I mean, that's not something I'm going to waste.

That's it.

Wait, wait. What is it?

You go to Pedal Point downtown, don't you?

I-I don't... I don't think you... you got the right guy.

On First and Cambridge?

- Wait, isn't that... - for middle-aged ladies?

Excuse me?

And excuse me?

Middle-aged?

Yeah, sorry.

I'll have you know

there are plenty of men that participate in group fitness.

Thank you.

Like Corbin. Oh, his class is the best.

Oh, my gosh, are you kidding?

My legs the next day? Ugh.

Shot.

Gone.

Look!

I got it on camera.

Oh, my gosh.

Sorry.

Uh...

Are... are you OK?

Are you sure I can use these?

I don't want to take someone's stuff.

Trust me, they are super old.

No one's coming back for that.

Gets worse.

I broke Mount Everest.

Close. Mount Kilimanjaro.

I-I can totally fix it. All good.

Watch this.

- Oh, here, sorry. - Uh?

All right, there we go.

That all... yeah, we're

yeah, just make sure no one breathes too hard in that area.

We'll be fine.

Yeah, I'll let my students know.

You a geography teacher?

At this grade, you teach a little of everything.

Earth science, social studies, some history.

Looks like you've seen a lot.

Oh, not me.

Yet.

These are my students.

You teach long enough and they really scatter around.

Mm.

Kids grow up so fast.

Do you have any?

Me? No.

No, I'm... I'm the cool uncle.

Spoil them with toys and sugar.

Leave the serious stuff to the parents.

Not a bad spot to be in.

Mm.

Yours?

Yeah.

Although he does not look like that anymore.

This was the last Christmas with all of us together.

Um, don't forget your suit.

Yeah, right. Uh...

Well... I guess...

I guess I'll see you at spin, Ms...

Foster.

It's Sarah.

Adrian.

1989.

To some of you, is just a date.

That was the year my father hired Walter Bates

as director of litigation

over 35 years ago.

I know.

Wow.

You know, even back then,

good, old Bates was just closing deals

with his feet kicked up on his lucky desk.

We had his desk removed yesterday.

Well, I'm sure it's around here somewhere.

Actually, we donated it to...

We'll circle back on that.

Now it's about the future, and I can only dream

that our new DOL will give us another 35 years of their own.

Certainly hope not.

I'd be like 80.

Oh.

You didn't hear.

What?

I always ruin the surprises.

Well, I was going to wait for the company Christmas party,

but I couldn't help it.

Please welcome your new director of litigation...

Thomas Hanover!

Get on up here, buddy!

Sick.

Hey, hey!

Mr. Reece, if I could just...

I know, I know.

It's a tough pill to swallow.

Uh, I literally just need one moment of your time, sir.

Look, how about this?

Why don't you just take the rest of the year, huh?

To recharge, realign?

On us.

I don't want an extra week off.

I want the director job.

Why?

DOL is a tough job, you know.

Long hours.

Oh, hold that thought.

This is Reece.

Oh.

Not a chance.

Look, we both know how this is going to end, right?

Me winning and you making excuses for your client.

So I'll see you at depo.

Sorry about that. Where were we?

The thing is, sir, I've been here 15 years.

I see.

Let me put this in a way that you'll

you'll understand.

Oh, it's like when we drafted a winger

last year in the first round.

The Islanders, remember?

Yeah, not quite sure I do.

Well, we already had a veteran on the roster, right?

But the GM was thinking about the future.

And that, Adrian, that's my job.

Hey, Merry Christmas.

Hey, I'll see you at the party, right?

What do you mean you don't want the director position?

DOL's a tough job, man.

Long hours.

Long hours?

I'm at the tail end of a 24-hour shift.

That's long.

I mean, you've been talking about this director position

opening up forever.

Been there 15 years.

Maybe I want to try something else.

Like what?

I don't know, something new.

Maybe I'll try to do what you do.

Maybe try the new cadet course. Who knows?

All right, stop.

Don't make me laugh.

I've seen my fair share of fire cases.

OK, pushing papers and putting out fires,

two totally different things.

Plus, you can't hack it.

All those abs and muscles are for show.

You're old as dirt on the inside.

Come on.

Dude, you're not just over the hill.

You're, like, over the hill,

through the woods, on your way to Grandma's house.

All right, take it easy, take it easy.

Come on, man, I'm only five years older than you.

Give me a break.

Dude, that's like half a decade.

Anyway, you should see this new class of cadets we've got.

They are the future.

And getting old is nothing to be ashamed of.

Maturity is a gift.

Hey!

Who ate all the honey buns?

Trust me, you don't need any more honey buns.

Wow, OK.

Hey, bro, seriously.

You really don't think I could be a cadet?

Maybe a space cadet.

If NASA will take your application.

Man, I'm being real here.

Are you telling me we can't do the things we used to do?

We've got something these young guys don't.

Bad knees? Arthritis? Acid reflux?

No. Life experience.

- Engine three, ladder one. - Structure fire reported.

Possible child inside.

Mobile home at 1420 Kensington Road.

That's a trailer fire!

They burn fast! Move, move!

- Thanks. Thanks, guys. - We're really proud of you.

- We're going to do big stuff. - Yeah?

We're going to do big stuff here.

Things are going to change.

Mayday, mayday.

Ramirez has entered the break room, over.

Hey, Edgar.

Care to join me?

I'm sure you're busy.

No. No, no, no. Please, sit down.

Well, this is awkward.

It's just... it was really pricey.

Sorry.

Look what I got you.

Come on, brother.

Yeah, no.

It's Christmas, people, the time of year to believe.

Soak up that fresh, winter air.

Burning from the inside out. Let's go.

Believe that if you keep pedaling,

keep putting in that work,

you can reach the top of any hill.

You know what, Corbin?

It doesn't always work out like that, pal.

One, two, three, four, climb!

Yeah, don't get me wrong.

I love what you do

and I love your little $13 berry blast shakes,

but hard work and consistency doesn't always pay off.

Trust me.

Take this next hill like you mean it.

Stay the course.

Get to the top of that mountain!

Is there even anything at the top of that mountain, Corbin?

You know, maybe you should tell people

not to count on hard work and consistency.

- Maybe... - Hey!

Hey.

Last day.

Same.

Welcome to the program.

Next.

OK... whoa.

What are you doing?

I'm in.

I'm sorry, what?

I said I'm in. Paid my dues online.

What dues?

Cadet dues.

Bro, we were joking.

I wasn't.

Someone cover real quick.

Come here.

This is a really tough course.

It's not something that you just...

Just let me get a shot, man.

You didn't let me finish.

It's not something I give you a shot

because you're bored at work.

These kids will eat you for lunch.

Yeah, I don't think so.

They didn't give it to you, did they?

Did you quit?

Time off.

To recharge, realign.

OK.

Second floor. Take your physical.

If you pass that and if you're serious,

I see you here tomorrow, 6:00 a.m.

Thanks, bro.

No, no, bro.

It's captain now.

I'm your captain.

Go ahead.

You know, buying a Porsche would have been a lot easier.

Welcome to the Twin District Fire Academy.

I am Captain Harrison.

Captain Ramirez and Captain Z.

We will be your training instructors.

The reason we hold this course

a week before Christmas is simple:

to weed out the weak before we come back from break.

And if you do decide to quit, march over to that bell,

and you ring it in respect for those who are tougher than you.

Should you stick around long enough,

you will learn what it's like to play with fire.

Hmm. This one was born before fire was invented.

It is our goal to make you smarter,

stronger, and faster.

Welcome to day one.

Smarter, stronger, faster!

All: Smarter! Stronger! Faster! Go!

Don't stop! Four!

All: Smarter! Stronger! Faster! Go!

Five!

All: Smarter! Stronger! Faster! Go!

Smarter! Stronger! Faster! Go!

Pick it up. Move!

Come on already.

Your knee can predict the weather!

Let's hustle!

All: Smarter! Stronger! Faster! Go!

Smarter! Stronger! Faster! Go!

Grab the links!

Head up the stairs!

Keep moving! Keep moving!

Hey, we did that.

Guys, made it through day one.

You should be proud of yourselves.

We have two standouts.

Little Red.

Hey.

Yeah, all right.

Old Ramirez.

Shower up!

Some retired guys from the department set this place up.

Firemen eat for free.

Oh, you don't count, by the way.

Thanks.

Hey, what's with the kid?

What about him?

Well, why do they call him Little Red?

He's not a redhead.

His dad was.

He was a hero, man. I was lucky to know him.

We all were.

Anyway, the kid's been waiting years

to be in the cadet program.

Saved up his own money and everything.

Oh.

I'm going to show you a whole new side of firefighting today.

Thrilling, I know.

We've got to fit all these in before Christmas break.

All right, all right.

Nice job. That's what I'm talking about.

That's what I'm talking about.

Good job. Nice.

Oh, you left me hanging, kid.

Take it... hey, hey, take it easy.

Daddy, it's cold.

Don't worry, sweetie, I'll make it quick.

Ah, hey.

All right. And then...

They're letting you on a fire drill today?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

You two know each other?

We met at the class Christmas party.

Adrian, this is my son, Charlie.

Oh.

Ellie told me all about this little adventure you're on.

Hey, it's career day today?

Yeah.

You got a minute?

Mom.

We're kind of busy.

Well, I think we might be able to make something work.

Right, Diego?

Yeah.

I crush career day.

You guys are going down.

I'm going to get my stuff.

As you can tell by what I'm wearing, I am a fireman!

And this is called a turnout suit.

It's pretty thick, huh?

It keeps me safe in the heat.

It's like a giant oven mitt.

Now, this next part is going to make me look a little silly,

but I promise you, it's me under here.

It's called a self-contained...

You can keep that sweater, by the way.

I can tell you liked it.

I look like a Latino Ant-Man.

Oh, thanks.

Thought it looked kind of cute on me.

And I got this cool little speaker

so you can hear me better.

That's five cheeseburgers...

Three whoopie pies, large fries, and a milkshake.

Come around. Window two.

So that's what it's like to be in the boots of a firefighter.

Because you guys were such great listeners,

I've got a special treat for you.

You guys are all honorary firefighters.

Say thank you, Captain Ramirez.

Thank you, Papa.

All: Thank you, Captain Ramirez.

Good luck following that.

OK, next up, we have our final guest before break.

It's his brother, actually, Mr. Adrian Ramirez.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

All: Merry Christmas.

Are you a fireman too?

Well, technically, I'm an attorney.

Well, then why do you have a fireman shirt on?

Yeah, I can see how that can be a little confusing, but...

He's going through a midlife crisis.

Ellie Zahar Ramirez.

I heard you talking with Mommy

- on the... - He's standing right there.

Hey, bro. You know, late night...

It's all good. It's all... it's all good.

Attorneys are very important, everyone.

They help people.

OK, why don't you give us a little example of what you do?

Of course.

Thank you, Ms. Foster.

For example, last Christmas,

a family's thermostat glitched during a snowstorm

and it cranked the heat to the max.

And by the time they got home from vacation,

a few pipes had burst.

There was water damage everywhere.

And the system, totally shot.

Naturally, their insurance blamed the thermostat company.

But when we investigated, we discovered

the homeowners had skipped updating the software,

even ignored multiple warnings.

So my job

was to protect the thermostat company.

And while lawyers don't have cool masks

or cool air tanks, we...

We use these.

Our superpower is networking.

Um, I'm just going to leave these right here

next to these cool stickers.

So what happened to the family?

Oh, they spent a lot of time around their fireplace

that Christmas while we hashed out

who was going to pay for what.

Ooh. Copy.

Everything OK?

Yeah, nothing to worry about.

It's fine. Just routine stuff.

All right, well, it looks like my ride is leaving,

so I'm happy to come back anytime you'd like.

We'd love that, class, wouldn't we?

Uh, merry Christmas.

Um, everyone, open your books to page 49.

We're going to end the day talking about the water cycle.

Networking's your superpower?

It's a skill set.

We're getting close.

We're meeting up with Engine One.

You two, stay in the truck.

- Where are you going? - He said to stay in the truck.

I thought you said this was routine.

It is.

Let's go!

20 seconds.

Keep moving.

Every minute you waste is a minute of someone's life!

10 seconds.

Let's go! Move!

Red's done.

Anyone else?

Time.

Those turnout suits are 40 pounds.

You add your gear, you're pushing 70.

You are expected to climb a flight of stairs

without missing a step.

Tomorrow we'll go over the firefighter carry

in preparation of the burn house checkpoint.

Get some rest.

See you tomorrow.

Oh, we strolling?

Y'all better get used to running in those suits.

Let's go!

Go ahead. Take, take, take.

Just remember who you've got to thank for these.

You're welcome.

All right, man. I'll see you later.

- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. - Where you going?

We're all going

to the Firehouse Pizza across the street.

Can't. I forgot I've got my office Christmas party tonight.

Aren't you off?

You know how it goes.

If you're not there, it's a bad look.

I take it you don't want to be my plus one?

Oh, heck no.

All those uptight, stuffy lawyers?

No offense. You're riding solo, bro.

Hey, Cap, is it cool we bring Gus in?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Make sure he's comfortable in the office.

Wait, is that...

Yeah, yeah. Mrs. Stevens, whose house burned down,

moved into an extended stay.

They don't allow pets.

So he's staying here for a little bit.

That's a bummer. For how long?

I don't know.

Till insurance sorts everything out.

Let's roll, fellas.

All right.

Have fun at the party, dude.

Gosh.

Hello?

Uh, hey, this is Adrian.

Oh, hi.

I got your number from Ellie's emergency contacts.

I hope that's not too weird.

Oh, no. It's OK.

The guys really enjoyed the cupcakes.

Great. I'm... I'm glad they liked them.

And thanks again for coming to career day.

Oh, my pleasure.

Next time, I'll bring stickers.

Yeah, I think that would help.

Uh, please hold.

OK.

Come on, Adrian, just ask her out.

Ask her.

Uh, sorry, I'm here still.

I don't know that you pressed the mute button.

Oh, uh...

I'm... I'm so sorry, but I've got to go.

OK. You called me. I...

I know.

I-I've got this office party thing

I've got to go to tonight.

- Uh, OK. - Were you asking me on a date?

What? Uh, no.

Because I'd go.

Really?

Yeah, it'll be fun.

No, it won't, but OK.

Uh, should I pick you up or...

Uh, I will meet you there.

OK, great.

Uh, address coming your way.

Sounds good.

Oh.

So I get a call from my client, right?

- Uh-huh. - Uh-huh.

And this homeowner

unscrewed the top of his pool filter,

claims the pressure busted the lid off

and hit him right in the face. All: Oh.

- Allegedly. I wasn't there. - Right.

But he says he's hurt, can't go to bed, can't go to work.

- Gotcha. - Gosh.

Opposing counsel walks in acting like it's a slam dunk.

Right?

Strict liability, defective design, pain and suffering.

You know, the usual stuff.

Showed the whole jury

photo evidence of the pressure release valve.

And he practically handed me the case.

Adrian.

Those Islanders last night, huh?

Oh, you kidding me?

Just incredibly disappointing.

Oh, tough loss.

Tough, tough loss.

We won.

Oh, are you two talking about the

the injury?

- Uh, brutal. - Oh, yeah.

We... we can't do anything.

- You gotta have that guy. - You gotta have him.

- You've got to have that guy. - You watch that?

You watch that game? Dude.

Sorry about that.

You... you look beautiful.

Thank you.

Quite a party.

Real rager. Let me show you around.

Well, you got a taste of the boss right there,

so you know what that's about.

Over there, that group, that's accounting.

They always like to kind of hang by themselves.

And in that corner, that's HR.

They hate accounting. Don't ask me why.

That's just the way it is.

And this is our dessert table.

Although I've never seen anyone

actually eat anything from here.

Impressive.

I know, right?

It'd be like breaking ice off an ice sculpture.

I mean you.

It's fun to see you in your element.

Oh, thanks.

Although you were totally faking it back there.

I wasn't faking.

Uh, yeah.

OK, maybe I was bluffing a little,

but that's 90% of what it takes to make a good attorney.

A performance.

- Really? - Yeah.

Same reason no one eats these cookies

or no one uses the karaoke machine.

There's a karaoke machine?

Yeah, but it's just for show.

Adrian.

Just the man I was hoping to see tonight.

- Thomas. - How you doing, buddy?

Good to see you. I'd like you to meet

oh, anyway, congrats again on the, uh, director job.

- Well deserved. - I appreciate it.

Still, got lots to learn from you.

Please, if there's anything I can do to

help with the transition, just let me know.

I'd love that.

That is, if you're still around.

We all know about your little PTO stunt.

I mean, using your time off

to take meetings at the Manhattan offices?

It's genius.

There's some big changes going on over there.

Oh. Huh.

Really?

If I was you, I'd be doing the same thing.

Hello.

Oh, yeah, it's on.

I heard this was just for show.

And now I can see why.

This is really scary.

OK, uh, here goes nothing.

Yikes. Who brought her here?

Uh, I'll be back.

What are you doing?

Everyone!

- That's very fun. - You were good, by the way.

Stop.

- Oh. - Oh, wait.

Wait, wait, wait.

OK.

- Go, go. - What?

No, you didn't.

I couldn't just leave them all there.

You'll chip a tooth eating that.

Telling you.

No. No way.

They taste different.

I'm telling you, all the icing is the same flavor.

Sugar.

I taste cherry.

Yeah. You see this right here?

Yes. It's a red ornament.

That's Fairmont icing

with unflavored red dye number three.

Uh-oh. Are you a health nut?

I'm their attorney.

Or I was until I lost the case.

Now red 3 is getting phased out.

- Oh. - You'll be fine.

Were you paid to say that?

In one go,

I lost the biggest case of my career

and a long-term relationship.

Wow.

Turns out working 15 hours a day

trying to defend food coloring

doesn't exactly scream marriage material.

I'm so sorry.

Eh, it's probably best for everyone's health.

Is it ever hard defending the

the wrong people?

Everyone deserves a fair defense.

But, yeah, that can be a tough act to keep up.

So why do you do it?

Oh, come on.

You have to have a reason.

You know, you ask a lot of tough questions.

Learn a few fancy phrases, and you'd make a promising lawyer.

Teach me one.

- Burden shift. - Burden shift.

What's it mean?

It means you answer first.

Why'd you become a teacher?

Honestly, for the summers off.

I figured I'd use them to travel the world.

Favorite place?

I never did it.

I didn't have time.

Really? Why not?

That's right. You don't have kids.

But now I teach for my students

instead of for the time away from them.

This is me.

Oh, let me get this.

Thank you.

Of course.

That party was actually really fun.

Yeah.

We should maybe do it again sometime.

If... if you want.

Yeah.

- Come here.

Um, I just have to let you know that

I'm actually not ready for anything.

Um, I have a lot of, like, family stuff going on.

OK, yeah, totally.

Yeah.

Thanks.

I just wanted to set that.

What's that?

You know.

Boundaries.

Why did you say it like that?

Like what?

Like in that weird, little robot voice.

Boundaries.

OK, I haven't been out

or worn heels in almost six years.

These conversations make me nervous.

You cannot laugh at my boundaries.

No, no, I'm not.

I'm... I'm just laughing at how you said it.

OK, I'm sorry.

Well, uh, get home safe.

Thanks.

And, uh, I'll enjoy

all the red dye number three while I can.

Mm. You do that.

Cool dress.

It's, uh, nothing.

I... had a work Christmas party.

At school?

I have cookies.

What you reading?

Calc.

OK, well, uh, have fun.

I'm going to go to bed.

Good luck with calc.

Left, left, right.

Bend the legs, cross the arms,

and in one smooth motion.

- Hey. - Nicely done.

All right, partner up.

Little Red, Ramirez, you'd make a great team.

Got it. You got it?

OK.

Attaboy, Little Red.

Come on, you got this, man.

Can we just not talk right now?

Listen, I was taught to respect my elders and all that.

I wouldn't exactly call myself an elder.

I don't know what you have going on with my mom,

but my family's a little more complicated than you'd think.

Oh, don't... don't worry, man.

She told me all about...

Just stay away.

Copy that, partner.

You know you're not my partner, right?

You're a white-collared lawyer

playing dress-up on his Christmas break.

You'll never be a firefighter.

Copy that?

Partner?

Check the board, check the board.

Hey, Gus.

How you doing, buddy? You OK?

You miss your mama?

I'll take care of you.

Here, let's see what you've got.

All right, clean water.

Gonna get you some munchies.

Let's get you on your walk here.

All right, any day now, buddy.

Any day.

All right, Gus, let's get you back to some warmth, all right?

Come on, buddy. Let's go.

Hey!

Hey. What are you doing here?

I was picking up Charlie,

but apparently he's now out with friends, so

yeah.

Communication isn't exactly his strong suit.

I don't know how you do it.

I mean, it's hard enough for me taking care of...

Everything OK?

Gus?

Gus?

Hello?

So you still walking your favorite nephew?

Uh, yeah.

When you get a chance, send me a Gus pic.

I want to show Mrs. Stevens the cute jingle bells

I put on his collar.

I like to give her updates. He's like family to her.

Gus!

Hey, um, what's that?

Oh, nothing.

We're just, uh, we're just playing.

Outside? It's like 15 degrees.

Get him inside.

You don't think I know that?

Did you lose this woman's dog?

Man, this crate must be messed up.

You know she named him Gus after her late husband, right?

Like, who does that?

She does, to honor him.

This woman has lost her house and now her dog.

Look, you're not helping right now.

I-I got to go.

Hey, you didn't happen to have seen where Gus was, did you?

Yeah, Ms. Stevens came in earlier.

Probably took him for a walk.

Sarah.

Yeah?

I think I have an idea where Gus may have went.

Come on, baby, come on.

Oh, we were looking for you two.

Oh.

You two work at the station or something?

Uh, yeah, kind of. I'm sorry, I'm Adrian.

- Hello. - Cadet from the fire station.

I'm Sarah.

Hi.

I just swung by to take him for a walk

and, well, he wanted to come home.

Oh, I can't imagine.

It just doesn't seem real.

We had so many memories in this house.

Now the insurance company

is battling it out with the toaster company.

It's all above my head.

Toaster?

Oh, that's what caused the fire, I'm sure of it.

But I also had a few candles burning,

so now it's turning into a whole investigation.

Well, sorry to say,

but it's going to really be dragged out.

They're going to point fingers as to who should pay.

No kidding.

They couldn't be in any less of a hurry.

Oh, OK, honey, let's get going.

We'll get you back.

Come on, come on.

Uh, you don't happen

to have a manual for the toaster, do you?

Not anymore.

We'll walk you back.

I just got two texts from Charlie.

Where are you?

I mean, I've seen it all.

You should see him around here.

- Hardest worker by far. - Mm.

Yeah, he doesn't take it for granted.

That's for sure.

My husband, uh...

I know.

Well, since then,

I've forbid him from ever coming near the station.

But as soon as he was old enough,

he begged to do cadet training.

And he really got into it.

But a few heated hours later, we came to a compromise,

and if he goes to community college, gets good grades,

he can volunteer.

Shine the helmets, go on the fire drills.

Yeah, I get it.

Just, you know, be around the place.

I mean, the guys are like family to him.

But I could never let him train to be a firefighter.

He's a good kid.

Tough kid.

Yeah. I wish he didn't have to be.

Would you keep an eye on him for me?

Course.

Well, thanks for seeing me home.

Hey, uh, I... I wanted to ask.

Yeah?

Do you have plans for dinner tomorrow night?

Well, it's the last day of the semester,

so that probably means a ham sandwich from the cafeteria

and a stack of papers to grade.

I have a better plan.

Oh, yeah? What's that?

You like pizza?

Mm, depends what time.

And what kind of pizza.

Both are up to you.

Then I will see you tomorrow.

At 7:30.

7:30 it is.

Um, or 8:00?

I'll text you?

OK.

So I did some digging,

and it turns out that a lot of people

are having issues with that particular toaster.

Mm-hmm.

I mean, their house didn't burn down or anything,

but you know what I mean.

So I went back to Mrs. Stevens' house this morning,

and check this out.

See those burn patterns?

Let me see that.

Huh.

Classic V pattern from the kitchen counter.

Yeah, and the room where the candles were, nothing.

You do know a thing or two about fire.

Told you, man.

Huh.

Oh, that's an old-school bike right there.

Yeah, what is that, early '80s?

- '79. - Oh.

Looks like you've gotten a lot of use out of it too.

I used to ride.

Cool.

Well, uh, I'm going to...

Your mom doesn't know you're in the cadet course, does she?

Unless those textbooks in your locker are for night school.

I'm guessing you're skipping class and going to training?

Use this thing to get back and forth or what?

That's none of your business.

My bad. It's just, you know,

something I would have done when I was your age.

Although, I wouldn't have used that cheap thing.

You can't say anything to my mom.

If you're trying to stay under the radar,

I'd get a much quieter exhaust.

- Don't change the subject. - What subject?

What are you talking about?

It's aftermarket.

But gets the job done.

What about that one?

It was a Christmas gift. From my Dad.

My starter bike.

Does it run?

Remind you of something?

What?

Every drill we've ever done?

Try to keep up.

Whoo-hoo!

That exhaust is loud, man.

It's freaking cold, man.

So how long have you been hiding it from her?

Few months.

It took me two summers to earn enough money

to buy the bikes back.

She sold them after

you know.

You know she's going to find

out you're not just volunteering, right?

Yeah, but

figured it'll go over smoother after I have my own place.

Talking to some of the guys about renting a spot next year.

You OK?

It was never supposed to be this way.

It was the last call of his shift.

Turns out the pickup slid onto the lake.

Dad roped up, pulled the driver out just in time.

But on his way back

the ice broke.

His rope snapped.

So he was a hero.

Yeah.

It's a lot to live up to.

As soon as he was gone, everything changed.

There was this quiet, you know?

After a couple of weeks, the house smelled different.

His clothes used to make the laundry room smell like smoke.

Mom always said she hated that smell.

But, um...

It was like the last thing keeping him here.

You're right.

It's freezing.

You weren't kidding when you said the place was close.

Well, you told me the time,

but you never told me what type of pizza you like,

so since we've got the place to ourselves,

today, we're the chefs.

Thank you.

Welcome.

- There you go. - You did a good job.

- I think I've got this.

Can you add more flour?

No, don't try to act like you're all professional.

No, I exactly what I'm doing.

OK.

Yeah, I've made a pizza or two.

And if you can toss it.

- All right. - Let's see what you've got.

First of all, I smack like this.

- Yeah, yeah, yeah. - Yeah.

Yeah.

- Yeah, no, that's... - You get the torso.

The momentum.

You get the...

- Oh! - No... oh!

I... all good.

I've got another one. That was practice.

That doesn't count, that doesn't count.

That doesn't count.

That doesn't count, that doesn't count.

Try to get fancy, see what happened?

This...

don't judge me on that.

Ooh.

- Is that good?

I think so. I can start.

All right, let's see.

OK, it looks...

It looks pretty good, I think.

- Almost perfect. - OK, but?

There's a but there.

I think it's missing like one thing.

Hmm.

Controversial.

Oh, and as the star, you're going to go pineapples?

Ooh.

Got to say, very controversial.

You might need a new fallback plan.

You know,

if your firefighter-lawyer career doesn't work out.

I'll master the toss. You'll see.

Got big plans for break?

Sticking around.

Last-minute shopping,

Christmas, New Year's, Charlie's birthday.

It's all back to back.

Can't imagine shopping for a teenager.

Yeah.

He's been saving up for a car, so I'll help him out a little.

But mostly, so it has working brakes

and isn't held together by duct tape.

Maybe one of those boxy Volvos.

I heard they're like tanks.

Oh, yeah.

Wow. He's 18.

He'll be an adult.

Mm, might be time to dust off that passport, take a trip.

It's probably expired.

Oh.

Maybe it's time you check.

You deserve it.

Thanks.

Uh-oh.

What's happening?

You're making noises doing everyday tasks.

No, I'm just a little bit sore from training today.

That's all.

Pedal Point not translating?

Give me a few weeks and I'll be right there

with the rest of those young guys.

Is that what's next?

Being a firefighter?

I don't know.

How's that feel?

Exciting.

Kinda scary.

For the first time in my life, I...

I don't know the answer to that question.

Just keep pedaling. You'll get to the top.

I guess I'm just wondering if there's anything up there.

I just figured that I'd...

I'd know by now.

Yeah, me too.

Um, the dessert.

The dessert is ready, so.

Yeah. I-I should go get it.

Yeah, I'm going to go get it.

Tighten it. Lock it down.

Make sure it's secure.

This is the real thing.

Sweep the stream under the vehicle and move the line up.

Get it together, Ramirez. Pay attention.

A spark is a curious thing.

Equal parts beautiful

equal parts dangerous.

If left unattended,

it doesn't take much more than a curtain

for it to double in size

and reduce everything around it to ash.

Now, the burn house drill is designed

to test everything we've taught you this past week.

Pass, you join us at the station

for the Christmas party, return after the break.

Fail, this is where your journey ends.

Now, your partner's name is taped to your locker.

I suggest you get some rest tonight.

Get ready to work tomorrow.

Dismissed.

Hello.

- Adrian, it's Reece. - Do you have a moment?

You know what they say.

If you want to know who truly cares about you,

disappear for a while and see who notices.

Well

we've noticed.

You hear about what's

what's happening at the Manhattan branch?

Uh, no. What... what's happening?

Well, they're restructuring some, uh, senior-level staff.

And when I say senior, you know what I mean.

They called me for a rec, and...

I called you.

Yep.

You're reading that right.

Well...

There he is. Missed you, buddy.

Sidebar lunch?

Uh, no I... I gotta go.

Hey, it's Charlie, leave a message.

My guy.

I hear that Christmas might come early for you this year.

Lunch?

No, sorry. I... no lunch.

Busy man.

Hey, I got here as soon as I could.

Tires slipped on black ice.

You good? You all right?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

How is it?

I'm not sure if it's going to start.

I was hoping you'd get here before anyone else saw.

Charlie!

I'm fine.

Adrian?

Ran you through the system and your license checks out.

Now, make sure to get your credentials

on your physical card and keep it with you next time.

Don't worry, officer, there will not be a next time.

- Thank you for the call. - My pleasure.

Now, I'm issuing you a written warning

for failure to carry proper endorsement.

What's going on with that exhaust?

It's, um...

It's aftermarket and loud as a freight train,

but it's road legal.

All right.

He called me to pick him up.

Did you know he was riding?

Look, Sarah. I'm sorry.

- Wait, wait, wait. Hold on. - Have you been spying on me?

What?

I knew it. I knew I shouldn't have kissed you.

You kissed my mom?

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

What, are you guys, like, together?

You've got to be kidding me.

Charlie, get back here!

You are in so much trouble.

In trouble for what?

For buying back Dad's bike?

For not being honest with me.

Oh, wow. Oh, that's really something.

You know, I always wondered why you were in cadet training,

but now it makes so much sense.

I'm not spying on you.

Oh, and how you were always coincidentally my partner?

Charlie, please, man.

Oh, are you in cadet training?

OK, everyone, let's just...

Are you in cadet training?

And did you know?

Son.

Thank you, Officer.

You stay safe, OK?

You the father?

Not even close.

Merry Christmas, folks.

I... I... listen.

I just found out the other night

that you didn't know he was in the course.

When I said to keep an eye on him,

I didn't exactly mean to cover for him.

You didn't ride with him, did you?

Wow.

I gotta go.

Let me if you think of anything else

I don't know about my own kid.

For starters, he's the best cadet in the course.

Yeah, well, his attendance is probably

going to take a hit when he's grounded

for the indefinite future.

Maybe try going a little easier on him?

He's almost an adult.

Wow, that is really insightful parenting advice.

Thank you, Adrian.

Sarah, he's not a baby anymore.

You can't protect him forever.

You wouldn't know the first thing

about the love you have for your own child.

That is something I could never explain to you.

Sarah.

By the way, your boots don't match your suit.

Why don't you pick a career and stick with it?

Hey.

Hey, viejo.

Kate just got back from a work trip and we were baking and...

Tío!

She insisted on showing you this.

Honey, be careful.

Look! It's a lawyer, like you.

Wow, that's, uh

thank you.

He helps people.

Dude, it's a cookie. Relax.

Got to go.

Charlie.

Honey.

Charlie, stop!

It's freezing.

My bike won't start.

You got what you wanted.

But I'm not going to miss that checkpoint.

Charlie, I got your report card.

Your attendance is terrible.

But apparently you're one of those kids

who can get straight A's without studying.

Hey. I'm headed to the school.

The fire station is on the way.

This drill consists of four checkpoints.

First, you'll encounter a wall of controlled fire

where you need to work the hose together to clear a path.

Nice of you to show up, Red.

Where's your partner?

I don't think he's going to make it.

I'm here!

Bad start, Ramirez. Move!

Check your partner.

Hey, man, listen, I really don't...

Now, once inside, you'll go up the stairs.

You'll find a door blocking access to the rescue room.

You'll need to break it down, locate the training dummy,

form a firefighter carry to the window,

where your partner will help you bring it down the ladder.

And since Ramirez and Little Red

seem to have it all figured out,

you're up.

We have water on the fire.

Clear, clear, clear!

Call again.

Here. Go.

You got this.

- Charlie, listen. - Stop.

I know you think you have to go through this alone, man,

but you don't.

Just stop.

Your dad's right here with you.

Dummy located.

I've got the legs. Grab the arms.

Window's clear.

I'll take the ladder first.

Hand him over.

Time.

Textbook, gentlemen.

Textbook.

Hey, listen.

Listen to me. Listen.

- Stop. - Listen to me.

- What? - Listen.

What?

He'd be so proud of you, man.

All right?

Listen to me.

If it counts for anything, I'm proud of you too.

Why don't we just put this on the back burner

until after the new year?

I'll turn my book over to whoever you'd like.

All the clients will stay in-house.

Frochs Trust, IntraSmart, Dynatech

these are big names, Adrian.

Look, if this is about the director position,

we can adjust your pain points.

Hold that thought. Just one second.

Hi, this is Adrian.

I heard he quit to be a firefighter.

No.

He's just going full immersion,

trying to get to know his clients.

No, I bet he's jumping ship to another firm.

Sick.

- Merry Christmas, Reece. - Wait, Adrian!

I'm working on that Islanders box.

I hate to break it to you,

but I don't know anything about hockey!

I never watched it. I never played it.

I went to an ice skating rink one time

when I was in the sixth grade for a birthday party, fell,

and broke some hard-to- pronounce bone in my wrist.

But Adrian...

You know how hard it is to write a five-page essay

left-handed in under 30 minutes?

Never again!

Adrian, wait, let's sidebar.

Can we circle back?

He doesn't like hockey?

Who doesn't like hockey?

Adrian.

Oh, baby. Hi, pumpkin.

Well, are you going for a walk? I'll get my coat.

Uh, Mrs. Stevens, I just got a call.

After reviewing the pictures of the burn pattern,

your insurance agrees it wasn't a candle.

You can expect a fast settlement.

In the meantime,

there is a pre-furnished town home

that is all yours until the rebuild is done.

And you want to know the best part?

No way.

Yep, the landlord allows pets.

You got the memo school's out, right?

Oh, hey.

New desk?

Um, the district made new inventory available.

Free stuff disappears fast.

Can I help?

Yeah.

You know, that party at the firehouse starts soon.

I was kind of hoping you'd come with me.

Do all the cadets go to that?

If you're asking if he's going to be there,

I don't know.

I wasn't.

Uh-huh.

He quit today after training.

But kind of think you already knew that.

You need to get better at hiding.

And parents are not the only ones who see everything.

You could teach me a thing or two about that.

You know, in training,

they teach us to always speak clearly.

And be direct.

And I just want you to know that...

I've always noticed.

Even if I didn't say anything.

How you held us all together and watched over me.

Sometimes from a parking lot.

But I got it from here, Mom.

And...

I think it's time for you to build something for yourself.

You are not as grown up as you think you are.

But you are off to a pretty amazing start.

And you smell like smoke.

I know.

Aw.

- Hey. - Where you at?

We're all at the party.

- Just moved in Mrs. Stevens. - We're about to play pinochle.

Hello? Can you hear me?

Yeah, can you hear you?

Did you miss the part where I quit?

It's a party for firefighters.

Dude, it's a family party.

You're my brother. I want you here.

And I think someone else does too.

Oh, she's there?

Show up and find out.

Look, save me a piece of cake and I may swing by after

and say hi to the guys.

Eight, nine, ten.

Sorry about that.

Are you more of a bidder or a passer?

Excuse me?

In pinochle. What's your style?

Oh, uh, I've...

I've actually never played.

Honey, something tells me

you shouldn't be spending your night shuffling cards with me.

If I've learned anything from all this,

it's that stuff is just stuff.

But the things you love the most

you go back for.

Yeah.

Yeah, I should go.

Yeah.

You know...

I'd hate to go alone.

Would... would you care to join me?

Let me just put my face on.

You're a mess.

There's got to be something back here.

Yeah, let's have a good time.

It looks great.

Dude, wow.

Hey, is she still here?

Uh, I don't know.

Ladies and gentlemen,

make some noise if you're having a good time!

Let's go!

Ramirez, man. Hey.

Look, man, you did really good this week.

If you really wanted it,

you could have made it through if you didn't ring that bell.

Thanks, man, but I got other plans.

- Yeah, I know you do. - You're still family, though.

Hey, you mind if I borrow that real quick?

Go ahead.

Thanks.

You know, I like you a lot better

when you're not yelling at me.

Uh... Excuse me.

If I could interrupt just for...

Oh, hi.

Hey.

Uh, Merry Christmas, everyone.

Oh, uh, Mrs. Stevens, I...

- I think I got this one. - Ah.

Thanks.

Listen.

I screwed up.

I should have never kept anything from you.

And I definitely shouldn't have dirt-biked down a bumpy road

with your son going 60 miles an hour.

60 miles an hour?

- It was probably more like 55. - Right, Charlie?

Yeah.

The point is

I know I'm not meant to be a fireman.

I'm a lawyer, and I'm going to keep it that way.

That's the way I know I can make a difference.

You know what else I know?

Your students, Charlie, anyone lucky enough

to be in your life comes out better for it.

And if I'm lucky enough to be a part of that

even for just a little bit longer,

then I know I'm not going to waste it.

I still don't know if there's anything

at the top of that mountain,

but if there is...

I want to find it with you.

This sweater looks really nice on you.

Well, for heaven's sake, kiss her already!

- Suit up! - Move, move, move, move, move!

Let's go, Red.

Hey.

Take this, bro.

How you doing?

So good. I'm glad it worked out.

What's up, Gus?