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No halo or wings here.

Turns out Colton Dixon's guardian angel

wears a paramedic uniform.

Our very own Tim Kaminsky,

who is our Local Hero of the Week.

Back to you, Sean.

- [all] Oh! - Ah, yeah!

Yeah!

All right, Timmy. Here's the deal, man.

Any time that one of us is on the news,

that person ends up buying ice cream for us all tonight!

[all cheer]

- That's a real thing? - Congratulations.

- It is. - I want chocolate.

Rocky road with extra marshmallow.

The little ice cream sandwiches.

- Strawberry. - That sounds...

- Love strawberry. - That's a lot of money.

How much luckier could he get?

I'm gonna get out of here. I don't do dairy.

Too inflammatory.

[bright theme music playing]

I scream, you scream,

we all scream for ice cream!

Ah, Tim, you shouldn't have!

Ah, Tim, you shouldn't have!

Enjoy, everybody.

It's expensive being on the news.

Ah-ah-ah!

It's not official until it is o-fficial.

You have to wear this for the rest of the shift.

It's our tradition, OK? So, no cheating.

And no taking it off.

You got me?

You're lucky we didn't make you wear the superhero tights.

[Marcos] Ooh! Timmy's going viral!

- [cheering] - [Andy] Ah, yes!

[muffled laughter]

[muffled conversation]

Hey.

You gonna join us?

Uh, yeah. In a bit.

I'm just, um, finishing up in here.

No pressure. I just didn't want you to miss out.

They're like a pack of hyenas with ice cream, so...

Yeah. I'll be there in a minute.

Are you OK?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm just not in the mood for a lot of people

- at the moment. - Yeah.

No... Of course. Of course.

OK.

[somber music playing]

- Too easy. - No!

- Too easy! - Great.

Marcos, your turn.

Hey, check this out.

[Liz] Ooh, actually looks like him.

- [Andy] Oh-oh-oh! - Super Timmy!

Well done, man, but it's... Still your turn.

Yo, I bet the dude that invented these card games

is a billionaire.

I should invent my own games.

It's not as easy as you think.

It can't be that hard.

A card, I can draw some drawings on it.

[phone vibrates]

- [Ashley] Super Tim! - [phone vibrates]

[Andy] Why did you have to do that?

I was doing so well.

Babe, take Marcos's place.

- Please. - Play his hand.

- Let's go. - Play his hand.

I'll play.

I... I tried, but he just pushed me away.

He wouldn't listen to a word I said.

[Tiffany] He's got so much pride.

He'd be mortified if anyone knew.

I'm not gonna tell anybody, but...

You gotta stop calling when I'm at work.

I'm around Duke all the time.

[indistinct chatter]

Hey.

Hey.

Thanks for the dessert.

I can't take the credit, that's, uh...

Thank Andy.

You know? I had no choice.

Did you get any?

Uh, no. But, um, it's still sweet of you.

Thanks.

I can't believe you saved Colton Dixon.

That's pretty cool.

Just happy to help.

Yeah, for sure.

I'm glad you're getting the recognition you deserve.

You're a great EMT.

Thanks.

Just want to help out the community and my mom.

I think you will.

[gentle music playing]

[host] ...with this week's Hometown Hero

Tim Kaminsky,

a local EMT who saved a beloved musician,

- Colton Dixon, just... - [knock on door]

Anything you need, Chief?

Uh, no, Griff. I'm good. Go get some rest.

All right. Anything at all, you let me know.

I'm in it to win it.

[chuckles awkwardly] All right.

[sighs]

Captain, Lieutenant, get in here.

See you next shift, Griffin.

Come on. Have a seat.

What's up?

- Y'all see the news? - Ooh, yeah.

Uh, yah. It's gone viral.

Dadgum! This puts me in a pickle!

Smack between a rock and a very hard place.

You've still got some time, I mean...

Three shifts left until you have to choose which rookie.

Yeah, but he also has a certain fire chief

that has been stopping by the station

a little more often than normal.

Exactly. What am I supposed to do?

Not hire Nashville's new hero?

His face is on every screen in town.

Pretty sure it's gone national.

Great.

Take this for what it's worth.

I was surprised today.

Tim managed to take control of a very crazy scene.

And all of his choices were right on the money

and they were his choices. I didn't help out at all.

Yeah, but he's still a little timid.

So far, Griffin's out-performing both of them in the field.

He was born into this world.

He's solid on his calls. Trauma and medical.

And he's confident.

And he brings you donuts.

OK. Sue me. I like donuts.

I ain't swayed that easily, am I?

Sorry, Chief. It's tough.

Yeah, well, it ain't good

to get on the bad side of the fire chief

and he's opening up a new station up the street.

And he's your fishing buddy.

- Mm. - I'm sorry, Chief.

- Let us know what we can do. - Yeah.

OK, well, go home and get some rest.

I'll stay and see what's happening

and, hopefully, Fire Chief Lee

won't keep calling me every few hours.

- [hits desk] - Got it.

- Hey. - Night, Chief.

I don't even know what viral means,

but I'm sure I hate it.

You hitting the bar for a nightcap?

Nah. I'll head home today.

Cool. See you next shift.

Hey, Kayla. Good morning.

Daddy!

It's time to get ready for school.

OK.

Are you coming to my dance recital this weekend?

I'll be working but...

see if Mommy can get a video for me?

I'll ask her when she wakes up.

OK. You know I dance, right?

Yeah, I do.

I definitely do, sweet girl.

Let's get dressed.

Hey. Good morning.

Hey.

Kayla's getting dressed.

OK.

- How was... - What's that?

Nothing.

Gonna get some rest.

Good night.

Can I just...

What?

Nothing.

You can say it.

I was just gonna say, "Can I get a kiss?"

[tense music playing]

Hey, Mom.

I was wondering if the offer still stands

to come there with the girls?

[exhales]

- Hey. - Hey.

How many followers did the Hometown Hero get?

Uh, a few thousand.

Nice flowers.

Scotty wanted them.

You're learning Griffin's tricks.

Three more shifts.

Don't remind me.

Trying to stay positive.

[sighs]

[yawns] Oh!

A few tulips for you, Chief.

Oh, thanks, Miller!

- Scotty! - Hey!

Look what the cat dragged in.

- Morning, Chief. - Griff.

Was in the neighborhood looking at the new station,

thought we'd step in, have a word.

She bring you those, Scotty?

Oh, uh, yeah. She did.

Well, look at you, you sly fox. Bribing the boss.

- I like it. - Mm.

I learned from the best.

[Chief chuckles]

Give us a moment, Miller.

Make sure those O2 tanks are topped off.

OK. Copy that, Chief.

[Lee] Uh...

Well, OK. Good morning.

[exhales deeply]

[exhales]

[chuckles softly]

[lid clicks]

[indistinct conversations]

Hey, Timmy.

You know why Dani's being so quiet?

[Tim] No idea.

Think she's jealous of us?

Don't you guys tell each other everything?

Whatever happened to your special club?

I think that's over. For now. I don't...

- I don't know what her deal is. - Maybe she's hurting.

Whoa, Timmy.

Back off, man. No need to be so rude about it.

OK? It ain't my fault.

[EMTs chatter]

I think this Hometown Hero stuff is getting to your head a little

Isn't Scotty always saying, "Keep your cool"?

Hey, Tim. Finally playing a game I like.

You're on.

[Duke] Let's go. Rematch.

[Duke inhales and blows air]

Maybe the rookie gets lucky twice this week.

[Duke] After you.

How are those O2 canisters?

[sighs]

I don't know why I always get the most grunt work.

Yeah, sorry. I was in a meeting or I would have helped.

Hmm. Your daddy making sure you'll get the job?

No.

They're best friends. They were shooting the bull.

Exactly.

What's your problem today?

Nothing.

You all right?

Yeah.

You sure? I don't see you out here much.

You're usually working out, doing drills or studying.

[chuckles]

Yeah. Yeah, I'm done with that.

It's pretty cool Tim got on the news, huh?

Yeah.

Yeah. Hometown Hero.

Good for him.

The Chief's gonna have a tough time

deciding between Griffin and him.

And you too.

I'm not clueless, Ashley.

I know I don't have a chance.

Come on.

Where did that passionate girl I interviewed go?

I can't win this.

I've failed.

Sorry, this is me. The disappointment.

That is not who you are.

You're listening to the wrong voice.

- Who says that to you? - I don't know.

You need to figure it out.

Look, I'm really not in the mood, OK?

Where does that lie from the enemy come from?

Quit asking me that!

[solemn music playing]

Look...

I was obviously...

wrong with what I heard.

Or God was wrong. I-I-I don't know. But I'm...

pretty sure it was me.

Not living up...

to my potential again.

Until you dig deep,

and find out where that lie is coming from,

and allow God to heal it,

it'll hold you back from living your true self.

OK. Maybe it's just who I am! All right?

Why can't you just accept that?

Because...

I refuse to believe that God thinks you're a disappointment.

Look, I... I never signed up for any of this counseling.

I know that God is faithful.

Don't give up.

I don't see the point.

I have two shifts left.

Then I'm done.

Can't you just let me finish it in peace?

[phone vibrates]

[phone vibrates]

Hello?

Hey.

This isn't a good time right now.

Duke could come back from a call at any moment.

What?

I... I just... Just stay by your car.

Tiff, this is not a good idea.

I know. I just...

I don't know what to do.

Is he listening to you?

No.

He's hitting the bar pretty hard after shifts.

I'm taking the kids to my mom.

- Tiff, wait. - I can't do this anymore.

Just give me some more time.

I'm trying to have him come clean to Chief.

That way, we can get him help.

He is not gonna do that.

He thinks he has it under control.

That he can do it by himself, like he always does.

I know it's tough.

But if you take the kids away, it could send him over the edge.

I gotta get the girls to their dance recital.

Huh.

- Babe, wake up. - [Ashley groans]

- Ash, I need to talk to you. - Mm. Not yet, babe.

Oh, come on.

What's wrong?

That call that came in earlier was from Duke's Tiffany.

How do you know?

[door closes]

'Sup, bro?

Want some of your annoying health food?

Sure.

Hey, man, um, we need to talk.

I'm learning a new sequence.

Can it wait?

Nah, it can't.

- Listen. - Hey, Marcos.

Yo.

Can I have a word?

Uh, I'm a little busy.

It can't wait.

What's going on? I'm in the middle of a conversation.

I understand, but this is really important.

- [alarm sounds] - [dispatch] Rescue One.

Please respond. Code Three. General illness at a

Children's dance studio.

- More info en route. - Let's go!

Sorry, man. I got to take this call.

We'll talk later.

Now, Marcos!

Yeah, bro. I'm coming. What's going on?

Kayla has a dance recital.

For real? What time?

I don't know!

[dramatic music playing]

Be careful, OK?

Don't assume too much until you hear Marcos out.

Fine.

I'm pretty sure something's going on with him and Tiffany.

What else would it be?

[siren blares]

[Duke] Excuse me, excuse me.

County Rescue.

Hey. County Rescue.

I'm a paramedic. This is Marcos. I'm Duke.

I'm her mother.

Does she have a history of seizures?

They began two years ago.

She's been on phenobarbital for a year,

but started having breakthrough seizures two months ago.

They're getting more aggressive and lasting longer.

Did you time this one?

It lasted about five minutes.

The most aggressive one she's ever had.

Temp is 100.3.

- What's her name? - Mia.

Hey, Mia. Mia.

- Can you hear me? - She's postictal.

Was definitely a significant grand mal.

You get breakthrough seizures with pheno.

Let's hit her with some benzo.

Another seizure coming on board.

Going intramuscular.

Mia.

Hey, Mia.

I'm Duke. This is Marcos. We're paramedics.

You just had a seizure.

But you're safe.

Your mother's right here.

Hi, sweet girl. [sniffs]

I'm here. I'm here.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

Let's get her to the doctor

so he can give her a once-over.

[solemn music playing]

[exhales]

[inhales and exhales deeply]

Did you think that call was for Kayla?

I don't know. It's over now.

Man, same age. Same studio.

It had to be scary, man.

Look, if you wanna talk about it, I'm here.

Why do you want me to relive that junk?

I don't want to remember it.

Because if we don't talk about it,

it haunts us.

Nothing's haunting me.

Look, a regular work day for us

is someone else's worst nightmare.

That's not easy for anybody here.

It's just a regular call.

We saved her. It's over.

Get off of my back!

Hey, Marcos. What are you doing?

Cleaning the truck.

That's now what I'm talking about.

I saw you.

Talking to Tiffany and hugging her outside.

[stutters] Andy.

It's not like that. We're all family here.

I'm trying to keep it that way!

I would never do something like that to Duke.

Then explain it to me, man.

Why are you talking to his wife behind his back?

She's about to leave him.

- Because of what you are doing? - No.

The man's been carrying ten years of calls on his back

and he's not talking about it.

I'm pretty sure he's got PTSD.

It started getting worse about a year ago.

He's been hitting the bar. A lot.

After every shift.

Sorry, bro.

I had it all wrong.

I've tried to get him to talk, man,

but he won't admit that there's anything wrong.

That's Duke for you.

Everything's always gotta be perfect.

Sometimes our...

greatest strength can be our biggest weakness.

Tiffany reached out to me for help, so I...

I've been trying to...

get him to talk, man, but...

I just can't get through.

What can I do to help?

I don't know.

He won't listen to anybody.

See if we can get him in a good mood, OK?

We'll tag team it, OK?

I got you.

Duke! Hey, man.

Up for some chess?

- Yeah? - Sure.

I mean...

if we were playing checkers,

I'd whoop you.

[Duke] It's a man's game.

- [Andy laughs] - Chess is a man's game.

It hurts my heart to have to do this, but...

- ...check! - Boo-ya!

- [cheering] - [Andy] Way to go, babe.

- What are you gonna do? - He's done.

No way.

[laughter]

- Ooh! - Checkmate.

- Come on. - She let you win.

Fine. Best two out of three.

[strains] I had winner.

Besides, Duke needs some real competish...

Oh, someone's feeling cocky after his solo save.

- OK. - I will put him in his place.

- Mm! - Bring it on, rookie.

You do that.

- I think I need a cookie. - [phone vibrates]

- A cookie! - [phone vibrates]

- I need a snack. - Good job, babe.

[phone vibrates]

Oh, that's just some girl I met online, man.

So who wants one of Andy's cookies?

- I put a little extra love in. - [phone vibrates]

[Ashley] Lots of chips.

[tense music playing]

Why is my wife texting you?

Duke, stop!

There's nothing going on!

How dare you talk to my wife behind my back!

She needed my help. It's about you.

Separate right now!

Let's just talk about this.

Stay out of my business!

I can handle my family on my own.

No, you can't!

Your drinking is out of control. Tiffany is about to leave you.

Y'all making a huge deal out of nothing!

I got it under control!

We can't have you drinking, Duke.

You know we can't.

Look, please don't tell Chief.

I'm working on it.

Go home for the rest of the night.

Cool off.

I'll page for coverage, OK?

What are you gonna tell Chief?

[somber music playing]

That there's an emergency you had to take care of. Right?

[all] Yeah.

Get your head in the right place.

Come clean to Chief first thing next shift.

Either you do it, Duke...

or I have to.

I've worked with you a long time, man.

And I know you want to do everything exactly right.

And that's great.

It makes you one of the best I've ever worked with.

But you can't be perfect all the time.

None of us are.

Tiffany?

Tiffany?

Kayla?

Tia?

I'll just get a bourbon.

- Make it a double. - You got it, Duke.

Here you go.

[poignant music playing]

[inhales then exhales deeply]

Another.

[glass rattles]

- Hey, Mom. - Hey, Dani.

Hey, Kevin! Dani's here!

Ooh, I love this dress on you, honey.

Very flattering. Like the vertical stripes.

It helps hide the extra weight you've been putting on.

- Dani! - Happy Birthday, Dad!

Almost done grilling.

Ben's on his way. He's getting rest after a long shift.

- They work a lot of hours. - Yeah.

Just like medics.

- Can't wait to eat! - Oh!

- Starving. - Yeah.

I love it when we're all together for my birthday.

Oh, you know what? I saw an EMT on the news the other day.

It was Hometown Hero of the Week.

- Something like that. - That's cool.

Um, yeah. Yeah. It was actually my friend Tim.

Aw, that's neat. Is he at your station?

Yeah, um... We were pretty close.

Tell him congrats from me.

Isn't it incredible what these people can do?

You realize I'm an EMT, right, Mom?

I know how to do exactly what he did.

Well, of course, honey,

but do they even let you do that? I mean, you're...

I've been around, like, when others are.

Yeah, she's brand new.

Oh, of course. I'm sure that guy Tim had years of experience.

Not really. No, um...

He's a probationary EMT like me.

It's not like you're saving people every single day.

What's the deal with this probationary thing?

That's just a formality, right?

Uh...

It's not looking that good for me.

I tried to warn you.

This just isn't suited for you. But you get so distracted.

You go down those rabbit trails.

- It's not a rabbit trail. - Hey, it's just how you are.

- You like to dabble in stuff. - Mom, I...

I interviewed for three months

after doing six months of training.

I'm not sure about this whole God calling you to something.

There's definitely worse things. It's not the end of the world.

I hate to see you being misled.

You know, I really thought this was what I was supposed to do.

It sounds like you might have gotten this one wrong, hon.

I mean, sometimes you have to face reality.

And there are plenty of things that you can do.

We just want to see you live up to your potential.

What is my potential?

What is this magical place I'm supposed to be in life

- to make you guys happy? - You need to watch your tone.

It's your father's birthday.

[clears throat] Well, I'm stuffed.

- Let's open presents. - Ooh!

That's a good idea. OK.

Everyone help me clear the table.

[sniffs]

[somber music playing]

[Chief] Hmm.

Miller! First one in.

If you aren't five minutes early, you're late.

You're learning a thing or two. Is that for me?

You OK?

I don't see the point in sticking around.

I'd like to resign.

[music swells]

[gentle music playing]