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ANNOUNCER: Previously on "Saf3."

You want to have dinner sometime?

Call me, you've got my number.

[chuckling]

We're going in.

[yelling]

And you're not going.

Now put up a hand.

My brother died two years ago.

I feel guilty.

I haven't been back to his grave since the funeral.

His name was Diego.

[music playing]

Thanks for helping me do this.

Are you kidding?

It was my honor.

This is it.

Wow, he was 21.

He was young.

Yeah, most people who serve are very young.

People forget that.

Oh.

So why did Diego join the army, anyway?

He wanted a free T-shirt.

Huh?

[chuckling]

OK.

Seriously.

They were recruiting at a local mall

and they were giving away free T-shirts.

And who doesn't like free stuff, right?

I know I do.

So he got a T-shirt and the brochure.

And at that time, he was just doing part time at school

and working at night, sweeping floors.

So then he decided, why not?

TEXAS DALY: So it wasn't no big patriotic decision

why he served our country?

He loved this country.

My whole family is very proud to be in America.

But no, it started with a T-shirt.

When he started boot camp--

oh, I've never seen him so proud and happy for anything.

He just loved being part of a team.

He loved his squad, his uniform.

That made him so happy.

So what about you?

What made you join the Army?

It was a way to get closer to him.

I wanted to see where he had been, what he experienced,

where he--

you know, what happened and what he'd been through.

I was very proud to serve as much as he was.

Well, you guys are always and forever the American veterans

because of that service.

Thanks for being you, Graci.

[music playing]

[THEME - JR RICHARDS, "WHITE LIGHT"]

THEME SONG: [SINGING] Sunlight break the day.

Feel the hope rush in our veins.

Arms entwined keep us safe.

Give us strength to love, not to fade into white light, my fate.

And I will hold you tight, keep you safe.

White light, keep us safe.

And I will pull you up and I won't break.

White light, my fate.

I will pull you up even if it pulls me in, my fate.

Keep us safe.

Keep us safe.

I'll keep you safe.

Today marks the anniversary of the historic Veterans Day fire.

The event that happened at the landmark Ocean Bay Hotel

is on record as being the worst tragedy in Malibu history.

In the wee hours of the morning on November 11, 2009,

a fire broke out, with 40 employees

and over 300 guests inside.

Jane, what do you remember most about the event

five years later?

I remember seeing the firefighter's face,

seeing his hand reach out to help me.

[coughing]

[sirens]

Give me your hand.

I remember it being so hot, I--

[coughing]

I thought I was gonna die.

[coughing]

And Bill, you were in town for the weekend

to be a part of the annual Veterans Day commemoration.

Now, among the deceased were five veterans.

Where were you when the fire broke out?

I was asleep.

The first thing I remember was the ceiling falling down on me.

Water was everywhere.

I just didn't know what was happening.

The next thing I remember was hearing a firefighter yelling.

[YELLING] Hold on, sir, I'm coming for you.

And Lily, if it weren't for you

and your fellow firefighters, I just--

you saved my life.

[groaning]

Thank you for that.

A tragic event happened that day.

Too many lives were cut short, and mistakes

were made, mistakes which have motivated change.

And all that we're left with now are stories of courage

and triumph worth remembering on the anniversary

of this Veterans Day that will never be forgotten.

I love doing this every year.

Me too.

It's such a powerful memorial.

Hey, thanks for asking me to come.

Yeah, I had no idea they did this.

It started in 2004.

We call it Arlington West.

It's our little tribute to veterans and their sacrifices.

So whatever happened with you and loverboy?

You never did tell me.

Well, that's because I haven't told him.

Then just tell him.

Tell who what?

Oh, we were just talking about crushes.

[music playing]

ALFONSO RIVERA: You know, you have to show me those pictures

of your trip to Cape Town.

Wait, are you joking?

I texted you nonstop.

I thought you were getting sick of my photos.

No, no, I got 'em.

I love seeing the gorgeous beaches

and the beautiful sunsets.

And the penguins.

Oh yeah, the penguins too, those little guys.

So I realized a few things while I was gone.

And I've been wanting to share them with you,

but I haven't really found the right time yet.

Oh yeah?

Well, what is it?

Well, when I saw Casey reunited with her family,

it sort of reminded me how important

it is to tell the people you love how much they mean to you.

So I wanted to tell you, um, I love you, Alfonso.

Aw, Charley, I love you too.

No, not like that.

Not like a friend.

I've fallen in love with you.

You're serious?

Oh, um, wow.

Charley, you're one of the most beautiful people

I've met, inside and out.

And no one has shown me the love and friendship

that you have in the past year.

And to be honest with you, I don't--

I don't know where I would be if you weren't by my side

the whole time.

And for that, you will always have

a special place in my heart.

Charley, I'm 10 years older than you.

And you're-- you're about to head off to college.

You got your whole life ahead of you.

I mean, you need to be free right now,

because your life is just--

it's just now starting.

Yeah, but I don't know, I just--

I feel like you're the one for me.

I know your feelings are intense right now.

I've been there before.

The truth is, I'm actually there right now.

I met someone.

Her name is Becca, and I've known her for a while,

and we just recently reconnected.

Ah.

Oh, I feel so stupid.

ALFONSO RIVERA: No, come on.

I can't even look at you.

No, no, no, Charley.

This is me, Alfonso.

I'm not going to let you feel uncomfortable.

Hey, look at me.

I love you.

And I do care about you, I care about you a lot.

I just want--

I just want what's best for you, you know?

And one day, when whoever that guy is gets all of your love,

he's going to be one lucky man.

[WHISPERING] Come here.

JARED TAYLOR: Hey, thanks for coming here with me.

It's my favorite place to be on Veterans Day.

Yeah, I love it here too.

I still can't believe you're going to be a daddy.

[chuckling]

It's so exciting.

And twins, wow!

And I have this feeling it's going to be girls.

No, Lily, don't jinx me!

Well, what if it is?

I don't know, then, you know, they can't date ever,

or until they're 25.

Oh, spoken like a true daddy.

It hasn't really fully soaken in yet, you know?

I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm really excited.

It's just I don't know what it means for my job.

Why?

Well, May is not thrilled with the idea of me staying a pilot.

She's got this real fear that, you know,

I might go down again.

Yeah, I get it.

I mean, her fear is valid.

Yeah, well, so much so that I'm

seriously considering transferring

to swift water rescue.

I know, I know it takes me away from Saf3,

and I don't want to do that, but--

Jared, no.

You can't leave us.

I know, right?

What about you?

You've been really tight-lipped about Joe.

What's up with that?

I don't know.

I mean, we only went out a few times.

He didn't call?

No, he called all the time.

He was great.

I'm sorry, I--

I-- I don't get it.

Well, the two most important men

in my life, my dad and Captain Dunnigan,

both died fighting fires.

So I guess I feel that a little like how May feels.

And maybe it's an irrational fear.

And I know it's hard to understand,

since I'm a firefighter.

But it's just too much risk to take on someone I loved.

No, it makes perfect sense.

I mean, especially knowing that your dad died

the same way, and Dunnigan.

Yeah, I mean, it's his career.

I can't ask him to change.

I can't argue with that.

It's reality.

I mean, look at what we're looking at.

Yeah.

Charley, I'm so glad you came to help.

I just love these iced--

what do you call them?

Ice blended.

Aren't they delicious?

I think that's the most delicious

thing I've ever tasted.

[chuckling]

So, Charley, did you ever find Alfonso?

Uh, yeah.

GRACIELA VEGA: Oh, good!

I didn't know if it was important.

He wasn't around the headquarters

today since it was his day off.

Did you see him on TV this morning?

MRS. DEAN: You're all becoming movie stars, it's so wonderful.

Yeah, these flags are a great idea.

How did you think of those?

Oh, it was Mrs. Dean's idea.

She had all these old handkerchiefs,

and I thought it would make a great prayer flag.

We did this for the soldiers in Vietnam.

So each name represents somebody who died in the fire,

right?

Yes.

I wanted to do it as a symbol of remembrance.

Yeah.

You know, I'd like to do something too.

Maybe I'll document each of their stories on video.

That's a great idea.

Oh, that's why I love being around you young people.

You've always got fresh ideas and the energy

to see them through.

Aw, Mrs. Dean, we love to be around you too.

Honestly, man, I had no idea.

Like, it just came out of nowhere.

I feel bad too, because we're such good friends.

What did you expect, man?

She's 18 years old.

And honestly, plus you're a pretty cool dude,

so shoot, I'd probably have a crush on you.

Gay for a day?

What are you talking about?

Man, the things that you say!

No, you think she'll be all right, though?

Yeah, of course she will, man.

Charley's tough.

She'll bounce back.

I mean, hello!

Look at her.

She probably got guys lined up.

Yeah, I hope so.

You know what's crazy though, man?

Before the accident, I hadn't had a date in months.

And ever since then, I got two of the most

amazing, breathtaking, beautiful,

fantastic, fabulous--

OK, dude.

OK, I get you.

I'm just saying they're interested in me, man.

Yeah, well, that's because I probaby got game.

[interposing voices]

[YELLING] No!

[YELLING] No, no!

[interposing voices]

I told you I was good, sorry.

[inaudible] All right, you win.

Man, I guess I'm cooking dinner.

How did you get so good, anyways?

Well, I played TOPSoccer for as long as I can remember.

And then I just stayed with it all the way through Pepperdine.

Well, I'm impressed.

Another surprising thing I learned about you.

Well, just you wait, there's plenty more.

Oh, there's mas!

Hey, I forgot to tell you, I really loved your interview

on KTLA this morning.

Oh, you caught it?

Yeah, it was-- it was really touching.

Thank you.

You know, it was amazing to hear the different perspectives,

you know?

Like, what I remember compared to someone I saved.

I didn't tell you this, but one of my really good friends--

they died in that fire.

Who?

Pete Foster?

You remember him?

Yeah.

I was on vacation in Hawaii when it happened.

And crazy as it sounds, I just--

I just wish I was here.

No, no, no, it doesn't sound crazy at all.

[WHISPERING] No, it doesn't.

So I'll see you tonight.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

See you tonight.

You make sure you bring that appetite,

because I am going to make you something special.

You sure you don't want to get takeout?

Takeout?

Girl, just add water and throw it in the microwave, right?

Yeah.

That's it.

Soccer player!

[interposing voices]

If there was one rescue that I will

want to erase from my memory, it would be the Veterans Day fire.

It was the perfect storm.

The sprinklers malfunctioned.

The fire alarms didn't go off.

Total chaos.

Six engine companies.

They were so worried about putting the fire out

that none of them took the time to search for victims that were

trapped below street level.

I mean, people started drowning because there

was no proper drainage.

And by the time any of us knew what was going on,

it was almost too late.

Seeing the shock and fear on their faces,

knowing that they were about to drown in a fire.

Four people drowned in that basement.

Total dysfunction.

There should've been one--

one central command to coordinate everything.

I mean, the firemen--

they were sending people to the roof to evacuate.

But the heat from the fire kept the helo

from getting too close.

Two people burned to death and three others jumped to theirs.

My gosh!

It's just so horrible.

Yeah, tell me about it.

I can't believe it's been five years since the fire.

I know you don't like to talk about it,

but what you did that day saved a lot of lives.

I feel like nothing good came out of that day.

I'm still angry I lost so many friends.

Hey, we're all angry.

Captain Dunnigan told me when things were at their most

chaotic, especially for the firefighters,

you stepped in and took control.

Our digital radios were down.

[sirens]

Our mayday system malfunctioned, which should have

alerted other engine companies that one of their own

was in trouble.

Captain Dunnigan was first in to set up triage and report,

but he couldn't.

And I didn't know what else to do,

so I just ran to tell everyone what was going on.

Those faulty radios caused so much loss.

[sirens]

Because of you, everyone knew what was going on.

You changed the way we communicate.

No, Captain Dunnigan starting Saf3

changed the way we communicate.

You know, he used his outrage over what

happened to change procedure.

He did something.

You know, Dunnigan said you were a real hero that day.

JARED TAYLOR: I was making water drops on the hotel.

It was frustrating being in the air, seeing all the chaos

and not being able to do more to help.

I did what I could with what I had.

I just made a drop, when I saw two guys trapped on the corner

section of a roof.

Help!

JARED TAYLOR: The last thing they

needed was more water on there.

What they needed was someone to get them off of it.

They had nowhere to go.

Grab it!

JARED TAYLOR: So I lowered the water basket.

Grab it!

I got it, I grabbed it.

[sirens]

[interposing voices]

JARED TAYLOR: One of the guys helped the other in.

- No, no, no! - Don't worry about me!

- What about you? - No!

JARED TAYLOR: Then he motioned for me to lift him out.

I made it to safety with him, but the other guy--

when I got back, it was too late.

Talk about the ultimate sacrifice for a friend.

I just wish I could have done more.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Hey, Charley!

Uh, hello, Charley?

Oh, hey, Bryce.

It doesn't look like a fun day off.

Yeah, well, the only bad thing about having your own business

is having your own business.

You OK?

Um, actually, not really.

Can you talk?

Yeah, sure.

Sounds serious!

It kind of is.

I hope you don't mind, this one's kind of personal.

No, no, it's fine.

I just-- I know you're my boss, and so I don't know how

much I should share with you.

But I feel like we've gotten closer lately, yeah?

Yeah.

Yeah, we have.

So there's this guy who I had feelings for,

and I thought he felt the same way about me.

What do you mean you thought?

Well, when I was away, I realized

that I had these feelings.

And I knew that when I came back, I had to tell him.

Sometimes guys are dense.

You just have to tell them right out.

I just figured after all the time we'd spent together,

he already knew.

But when I told him today, it turns

out he doesn't feel the same.

Wow!

I don't know what to say.

I can't imagine the guy who would say no to you.

You're amazing.

Thanks.

How about you pack up those papers,

and I'll take you to [inaudible] for an ice cream?

In fact, I'll make it a double.

OK.

I needed to get out of there.

Yeah, me too.

You know, I always find myself here when I need a break.

It's not a bad spot.

I love this.

You know, I was there too.

I heard about a fire on the radio while I was driving.

I drove right there.

But because I didn't have my badge with me,

I couldn't to get past the fire line.

I'll never do that again.

[sirens]

I'm a medic!

Let's go, let's go!

I'm a medic, I can help.

You gotta go to the hospital. We're not treating anyone here.

OK, make way, make way.

Coming through, coming through, coming through!

[interposing voices]

FIREFIGHTER: Guys, two big steps back, OK?

GRACIELA VEGA: I was so helpless.

Time was critical.

They needed treatment immediately,

and I wasn't allowed on site.

They were transporting all the victims to the hospital.

It was procedure back then.

Now it's all changed.

By the time they got to the hospital,

it was too late for so many of them.

It should never have happened.

Yeah, that's one of the main reasons why

Dunnigan created Saf3, so nothing like that

would ever happen again.

Yeah.

Yeah, that day brought back all the helplessness

I felt when Diego died.

You OK?

[music playing]

Happy Veterans Day, Diego I love you.

Thank you for calling me.

I felt weird how things left off last time.

Yeah, well, I just wanted to call and apologize.

I kind of put you on the spot.

No, no, you don't have to apologize to me.

I adore you.

And to be honest, I'm flattered that you

even think that I'm worthy.

Well, I thought about it, and I think in the long run,

you're right.

Friends?

Forever.

So when do I get to meet Becca?

Soon.

She wants to meet you too.

You told her about me?

Of course I did!

You're important to me.

Alfonso!

That smells so good.

What are you eating?

Don't.

[LAUGHING] Hey, I told you I can add water.

Let me try.

- You want to try it? - Mm-mm.

All right.

It's a little warm, so--

OK.

Right here.

All right?

Mm-mm.

[LAUGHING] That was so cute.

Here you go.

Mm!

Delicioso!

Delicioso!

All right.

I should have asked you to cook for me weeks ago.

Hey, that's what happens.

You snooze, you lose.

Voila!

Oh, now that looks good.

Let me try that.

You snooze, you lose.

[giggling]

That's-- a good one.

Come on.

Mm?

Oh, that is good!

Yeah.

Bet you were slaving all day making that.

As a matter of fact, I had to go to three different stores

to get that.

You went to three stores?

I thought you made that!

It would've been faster to make it.

[giggling]

So any news on your brother?

No, I haven't heard from him in--

I think it's been over a week, actually.

He just disappeared like that?

Yeah, that's what he does.

It's his MO, you know?

You're not worried?

No.

I mean, he's a grown boy, he can care of himself.

Plus, I know he'll be back.

He has a key to the apartment.

Here you go.

All right, everything's good.

All right, cool.

Thank you.

To us.

To us.

[music playing]

[SINGING] There's a new sensation

keeping me on my toes.

Everything looks brighter now that I'm yours.

It's a cartoon dream world and I don't wanna let go, no.

You give me all I need.

And then you give me--

you give me more.

Baby, when I'm with you, ooh, ooh, ooh,

I feel good, good, good.

Baby, when I'm with you, ooh, ooh, ooh,

I feel light, so bright.

And ooh, I'm smiling more than I knew I could.

I feel good, good, good tonight.

Ooh, hoo!

I feel good, good, good.

You hungry?

I was.

Um, been meaning to tell you, ever since we

started seeing each other, I--

I don't want to see anyone else.

Neither do I.

[music playing]

[SINGING] Falling for you.

Ooh, ooh, I'm falling for you.

Ooh, ooh, I'm falling for you.

Ooh, ooh, I'm falling for you.

Ooh, ooh, I'm falling for you.

ARIO RIVERA: Alfonso?

ALFONSO RIVERA: Nice timing!

How was I supposed to know?

Where you been?

You're not my father.

I'm not your father?

Do you see another one standing around?

You disappear without a word.

We just had a talk about that.

When you disappear like that, I don't know where you are.

I don't know if you're OK.

I don't know if you're in some kind of trouble.

I let you get away with it way too many times in the past,

and I'm not going to let you get away with it anymore.

Because it's disrespectful, and I deserve more.

Well, you know, I'm not used to checking in.

Well, that's going to change.

You're my little brother, and I love you, Ario.

But if you're going to stay here with me,

you're going to have to learn to live by my rules.

And if you can't live by my rules, then guess what?

You're not going to stay here.

So make your decision.

Fine.

Fine what?

Fine, I'll try to live by your rules.

Good.

And that includes getting a job and sticking to it.

Everybody should be here soon.

Yeah, they sure should.

Texas, about what happened--

Hey, we're on the same page, girl.

OK, good, I feel so relieved.

I just don't think work relationships are a good idea.

Oh!

That's what you meant.

I thought that's what you meant.

Graci, why would I not want this, hm?

I mean, look at you, you are an amazing woman.

And that kiss?

It just wasn't a regular kiss, it was intense.

It wasn't an accident.

I mean, come on, you were there with me.

You felt it.

I know, I just don't want to complicate things.

We work together, we're such good friends.

It could ruin everything, and I just--

I'd hate that.

Or it could be the most beautiful thing

that we both ever experienced.

Look at everything we've been through together, Graci.

There's something special between us, you know that.

I know, but--

OK.

Let's try not to over-think things.

I'm not trying to make you feel uncomfortable.

So we'll take it slow, day by day, see what happens.

OK?

I just can't.

It's OK.

LILY MADDOX: Hey, guys!

What's going on?

Nothing.

Nothing.

So glad we're doing this!

Yeah, I feel like Dunnigan's right here with us.

Yeah, no doubt.

Yeah, it's been a while since we've done this.

I'm actually excited.

I'll take the stern.

Perfect.

Looks like things between you and Charley

are looking pretty good. - Yeah, man, we're good.

We talked about it, so we're good.

Man, go back to your side, man.

And this is from Mrs. Dean.

She asked that we drop it in the water.

Aw.

Yeah, Alfonso was wanting to do the same thing

with Captain Dunnigan's flag.

Where's Jared?

Right behind you.

I've got Dunnigan's flag.

Ah, good call, man.

All right, guys, you ready?

One, two, three.

[music playing]

[THEME - JR RICHARDS, "WHITE LIGHT"]

THEME SONG: [SINGING] Sunlight break the day.

Feel the hope rush in our veins.

Arms entwined keep us safe.

Give us strength to love, not to fade into white light.

[piano playing]