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Are you sure you want to quit, Miller?

Chief, I don't see the point of being here

and wasting my time or yours.

You said this time would be different.

I guess not.

I'm done.

[sighs]

Good luck, Miller.

[somber music]

- She hit and it bounced off... - No!

of the...

Oh, no.

Dani?

Hold on.

Hey, wait. Where are you going?

- I quit. - Wait. You can't just...

I don't wanna hear it. I made up my mind.

Well... [sighs]

Fine. But I'm here if you ever wanna talk...

- [car door slams] - ...about it.

[engine starts up]

[sighs]

[bright theme music playing]

[bright theme music playing]

[bright theme music playing]

The game is the Dalton Shuffle.

- Adult Shuffle? - The Dalton Shuffle.

Oh, Dalton? Oh.

Well, Miller quit.

So, we're down one.

Where's Duke? He's never late.

I don't know, Chief. I texted him, but no word back yet.

I think he's dealing with some urgent family issues, sir.

Well, he knows he needs to call in for a personal day.

- Andy, call in for coverage. - Copy that.

I hear you're going to be making a decision pretty soon.

Uh, yeah, probationary period ends next shift.

How's Griffin holding up?

Oh, he's... He's solid.

He's good out in the field, just like his old man.

- That's good to know. - Mm.

Griffin's had a hard time finding his way,

but, well, a boost like this changes someone's life.

Yeah. It's like that with many of the candidates.

Right. But I'm sure you'll see to it

he gets the absolute best shot.

Of course. [clears throat]

Well, this paperwork's piling on me

like ants at a picnic. I better get to it.

I'll see you at the fishing hole on Sunday?

Um, I might be busy this weekend, I'll let you know.

[sighs]

[mellow music playing]

♪ You give yourself away

♪ In pieces, it's nothing

♪ Can't recognize yourself

♪ When you're all gone and it's too late to change ♪

♪ It's too heavy for me

♪ It's too heavy for me

♪ I can't breathe in

♪ It's too heavy for me

♪ It's too heavy for me

♪ Can't you leave it?

[Liz] Hey, rookie!

- You want this? - Yeah. Sure.

Hey, um...

I can do the lunch run.

Good. Make yourself useful.

Shouldn't you be at work?

I'm getting lunch for everybody.

You quit.

You didn't tell me.

Why would I?

Isn't it every person for themselves?

OK.

I get it. I was...

a bit harsh, but...

What about what you heard from God?

I don't think I heard it right from God.

I don't believe that.

I can't make it competing against the fire chief's son

and now the Hometown Hero.

I mean, what am I supposed to do?

I get life can be confusing.

But don't give up.

God never works in ways we think.

I never thought I'd be on the news.

He's always surprising us.

You're lucky.

You get good surprises.

We're not always gonna understand.

It's our job to be faithful to what He's called us to.

OK, so I'll disappoint God, like everyone else in my life.

OK. You know what I think?

I think you're scared.

You are so afraid of feeling a little pain

that you run away and you quit.

I think you'd better pick up lunch.

Liz doesn't like her food cold.

[gentle music playing]

You know what, Dani? Um...

To me,

you'll always be a rescuer.

[footsteps receding]

You know, you really should have on gloves, Dani.

Your nails are already a bit ragged.

It's OK. I'm fine.

Hey.

Maybe now...

is a good time for you to reach back out to Hunter.

Now that you've got some free time on your hands.

Mom, please, not now.

OK.

But Ben did tell me that

he's been working his way up at the fire department.

- Hmm. I'm happy for him. - Yeah.

Everyone's doing so well.

Hey.

I talked to Tracy at the country club

and she said she is ready to have you come work there

- whenever you want. - Hmm.

Maybe. I'll think about it.

You know what? I think this is all for the best.

I really, really do.

I think this is the universe's way

of just telling you...

this wasn't meant to be.

I don't believe in the universe.

Ooh, be careful, hon.

You start taking your religion too seriously

and it will really start to mess with your mind.

Something as intense as being an EMT...

Sweetie, it's just not who you are.

Would have taken a miracle for you to get that job.

Mom...

Hmm?

You don't have to agree with me,

or my choice to follow God,

but don't tell me who I am.

[soft dramatic music playing]

[knocking on door]

- Hey. - [Ashley] Hi.

- Uh, come in. - [chuckles]

Thanks for coming over.

Sorry to interrupt your date night.

Oh, no, it's fine.

So, what's going on?

Um...

I think I figured out where...

the lies are coming from.

You know, ever since I was little...

[sniffs]

...my mom has been...

belittling me...

and saying that...

I'm not good enough.

And, for a long time...

I worked really...

really hard to prove her wrong.

And I just got so worn down.

And, uh...

I don't want to listen...

to what she says about me anymore.

I wanna be who God called me to be.

[sniffles]

Would you still be willing to help me?

Of course I would.

- Thank you. - [chuckles]

[Ashley] Lord, I pray that you would free Dani

from the lie that she is a quitter,

a disappointment.

What is the truth that you want her to hear?

Lord, help her to lock in her true self.

A rescuer of those in need.

Lord, help her to never forget

the truth of who You have made her to be.

[bright music playing]

[footsteps approach]

[Dani exhales]

Miller, what are you doing back here still in your uniform?

Chief,

I really want to complete my last shift.

I made a commitment to do them all

and I would like to follow through.

Well, lucky for you, I didn't file your paperwork.

I know how much you love paperwork.

I love getting it off my desk.

I'm really sorry for letting you down last shift.

It won't happen again.

Miller, do you want to know why I didn't file that paperwork?

Sure.

Because you said it was going to be different this time around.

I had a funny feeling you might be true to your word.

Don't just stand there with a silly grin on your face,

them boxes ain't gonna restock themselves. Go on.

- Yes, Chief. - Go on.

Go, go, go.

[upbeat music playing]

I'm back!

- Yes! - All right!

- Hi. - Hey.

- I love her. - I know you do.

Hey.

Wha... What are you doing here?

Just doing my last shift.

I know I'm not gonna get the job, but...

I don't wanna be a quitter anymore.

Wanna hand me that 18 gauge?

Do you remember where these go?

Oh, I will never forget.

Middle drawer of the kit.

Very good. Very good. [chuckles]

Dani is back in the game, fully engaged,

and she knows where to put that 18 gauge.

[both chuckle]

I hope you appreciate that lyric.

Rhyming gauge with engaged is very difficult.

Oh, respect. You got rizz.

Oh, thank you!

[Tim] Um...

I'm really sorry for being an idiot

these last few shifts, and...

making things weird between us.

No. I'm sorry I didn't tell you what was happening.

I shouldn't have given you the cold shoulder.

I'm sorry I betrayed you.

I shouldn't have said what I said.

No, I'm sorry. I was being rude. I was being extra.

I got passionate and loud 'cause I missed you.

I needed a good friend to talk some sense into me.

To help me trust God in the dark.

Thanks.

You're still my favorite arch rival.

OK. Cool. Um... Great. That means, uh...

we're still, you know, evil nemeses.

Or "nemesi."

-"Nemesi." - You're such a dork.

- [door opens] - OK.

Miller!

I let you come back and ten minutes later

I gotta see this?

I've only got three rules.

- He's just a friend, sir. - Yeah. Just a... friend.

He's been a very good friend to me during all of this.

I was just showing some gratitude, sir.

Uh-huh. Then write a thank-you note.

I don't wanna see that.

[Andy] Don't wanna see what, Chief?

- This? - Whoo!

Something like that, or this?

[Ashley] Whoo!

Like that?

Do I not have enough gray hairs, y'all?

Go do something constructive. Not together. Apart.

- Oh. - Individually.

- Right. - Lieutenant.

- [clears throat] - Captain.

Chief!

Lord have mercy.

Aw.

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

Please respond. Code Three. For general illness.

At 431 Front Street.

Wait. Isn't that the bar?

Have you talked to him since last shift?

I reached out but he hasn't gotten back to me.

- [phone vibrates] - This number keeps calling.

Answer it. It could be Duke.

This is Marcos.

Hey. Yeah, thanks for the heads up.

We're on our way.

It's Anna from the bar. It's Duke.

She called 911 for him.

- How many of us can go? - Let's give him all we can.

Andy, Marcos, ride together. Take Tim. Respond en route.

Ashley, Liz, follow in the second box.

You, stay in service.

Dani's gonna stay with me in case something comes in nearby.

- Thanks, Chief. - Be strong,

- keep your cool, serve well. - We'll bring him home.

I'm gonna double check my gear. Stay and listen for dispatch.

Yes, Chief.

[sirens blare]

[sirens blare]

[dramatic music playing]

I was taking some trash out this morning

and found Duke passed out by the tree.

I couldn't wake him.

- How long's he been there? - No idea.

Duke!

Marcos, get a sternum rub going.

- Tim, get the oxygen. - You got it.

Ash, get the blanket.

- Got it. - Can you hear me, bro?

- Come on, man. - Pulse is low.

BP's coming up.

He's breathing.

It's Andy, buddy.

Can you hear me, bro? Come on, man.

- I need that oxygen. - I got you.

- Need it on him ASAP. - Come on, Duke.

- OK, here. Move. I got oxygen. - Come on, Duke.

Move his head for me. Thank you.

We got a hypertensive emergency.

BP is 180 over 100.

Sounds like alcohol poisoning.

Get him on the blanket, on my count.

Everybody ready?

One, two, three.

Got him.

OK.

Ash, get an IV started. Tim, the gurney.

- Copy that. - Yes, sir.

Come on, Duke.

Hey, talk to me, man.

You stay with me, OK? You keep fighting.

Where's that IV?

[dispatch] Rescue Three. Please respond.

Code Three. Possible suicide attempt.

You and me, Miller. Let's go. Stay here, man the fort.

[alarm sounds]

- Talk to me, bud. - Come on, Duke.

- Wake up. - Come on, man.

Come on, buddy.

- Here. - Stay with me, Duke. Come on.

Alcohol is the most dangerous thing to detox from.

You know that. What were you thinking?

[Ashley] I need you to wake up.

[Ashley] Come on, Duke.

All right. IV's in.

Come on, buddy.

I need you to wake up for me now.

Come on, big guy.

Duke...

Wake up, buddy.

Come on back to us, bro.

Come on. I need you to wake up, bud.

[somber music playing]

All right. He's not alert enough for us

to administer activated charcoal.

Let's get him to hospital so they can pump

whatever booze is still in his stomach before it absorbs.

- Duke. - Hey, hey, hey.

Come on back to us.

Hey, hey!

Morning, bud!

We came out to help, man.

Look at me. Look at me.

[laughter]

All right. Let's get him in the box.

OK.

[ominous music playing]

[Scotty] Miss.

My name is Scotty. This is Dani.

We're from County Rescue.

Now, some folks called us

- 'cause they're worried about... - Stop.

Um...

Don't come any closer.

What's your name?

It doesn't matter.

Yeah.

I understand.

I feel that way too sometimes.

Like I don't matter.

Like nothing I do makes any difference.

What's got you up here?

No matter what I do, I'm...

I'm never pretty enough. I'm never smart enough.

I'm never fit enough. I'm never fun...

enough.

I just... I can't.

Yeah. I hate the comparison game too.

Everyone our age is dealing with it.

You're not alone.

Hey, you never told me your name.

It's Meredith.

Meredith.

Don't believe the lies in your head.

I did, for a really long time, and...

it messed me up.

And, hey, whatever negative thing they're saying,

it isn't true.

Why don't you come down and we can talk more about it?

I think you have something to offer the world.

A beauty to add

that only you can bring.

[poignant music playing]

[bright music playing]

Not bad, Miller.

Not bad.

You had us scared there, bro.

Thought we were gonna lose you.

Can't believe you guys ran on me.

How you feeling, man?

Got a huge headache.

Wish I could take some aspirin.

You're gonna need a lot more than aspirin.

You've got to take care of yourself.

Your daughters, they need you around, man, and...

so do we.

I'm here for you, man.

We all are.

Do me a favor.

Anything.

Let me be the one to tell Tiff.

[Marcos] Of course.

You got it, man.

It was your idea to let Tim drive, right?

Yeah. I remember when I first got my license.

Come on, rook!

So, you make your pick yet?

No. I'll make it at the beginning of next shift.

- Hmm. - Sorry, Chief.

I know it's a tough one.

I don't know how I get myself in these messes.

I'm too old for this.

Worrying about people's feelings and all.

[both] Aw.

Still a heart in there somewhere.

- You... - [laughter]

Course not. Get out of here and let me think.

You got it, jefe.

People's feelings.

Scotty said you saved that girl's life.

It feels good.

I hate to think of what would have happened

if you didn't come back here today

and finished this out.

Yeah. I was thinking...

maybe God had me here just for her.

Now, that's a rescuer.

I'm proud of you.

Thanks for helping me through.

You know, you're not half bad, noob.

You proved me wrong.

Did I hear that right, Liz?

Was that an actual compliment?

If you tell anyone, I'll deny it.

Of course you would.

[laughter]

[Liz] How's Duke?

They pumped his stomach and gave him fluids

- so he's resting now. - That's good to hear.

Yeah. He gets discharged in the morning,

so after my shift I'll go check on him

and drive him home.

Give him all our best.

I will.

[Duke] She's here.

[Marcos] Good.

I had some alone time in the hospital room to think.

I'm gonna need that counselor's details.

Of course, man.

Consider it done.

Thanks for sticking with me, man.

Always.

Now get in there and get her back.

Where are the girls?

At my mother's.

I've almost got all my stuff out.

You're doing this?

[sighs] I've already decided.

Don't make it harder. Just let me go.

I want to get better.

OK.

Maybe we can talk about it when you are.

Baby, I'm sorry, I...

I was just trying to do it all alone.

Now I know I can't do it on my own strength.

I tried and I failed. I was afraid.

I was afraid of coming against something

that I couldn't control.

I was just trying to be great for the community.

For the girls, for you.

How do I know this time it will be different?

It ain't gonna happen overnight.

It's going to take some time.

I know I was wrong in how I handled things

and I don't wanna do this alone anymore.

- [sighs] I don't know. - OK.

I'm gonna go down tomorrow and tell Scotty everything.

I'm gonna take six months leave for mental health.

They offer counseling. I'm gonna do it all.

The whole nine. AA, the shrink, all of it.

I want to get better.

But you love your job.

Hey, not more than this family.

Not more than you.

Not more than you.

[emotional music playing]

You know I'm a perfectionist.

I'm gonna do recovery better than anyone.

[Tiffany laughs]

Yeah.

I love you.

I love you too.

[sighs] Here goes nothing.

All right, y'all. Listen up.

Y'all were gonna find out in a bit anyway,

so I might as well tell all of y'all at the same time.

Our probationary EMTs finished all their shifts

and I've made my decision who gets the job.

Tim Kaminsky.

- [Liz] Oh! - [applause]

[Andy] Yeah!

- Yeah, rook! - [applause]

All right. Now, Kaminsky,

we'll finish your onboarding paperwork later today.

Miller, Griffin, you're both excused.

I wish it didn't have to end this way.

You're both solid EMTs.

I hope you'll consider reapplying in the future.

Thank you very much for your service.

[Liz] Welcome.

[indistinct conversation]

[sighs]

Sorry you didn't get it.

I really thought you would.

Yeah. My old man's not gonna be happy about this.

You gonna be OK?

It ain't my fault Timmy blew up and got on the news.

If it weren't for that I woulda had it.

Is it ever your fault?

Not usually.

Guess I gotta find a new way to keep my dad from hounding me.

Maybe I'll move down to Florida.

- Hmm. - Could use some beach vibes.

Well, I...

really hope you figure things out with your dad.

I know it's hard.

Oh, I'm fine.

Hey.

I kinda wanna bolt before my old man shows up.

Let's get out of here. Let's go do something fun.

It's early. We can get some waffles.

I was hoping we could pick up where we left off, you know?

Restart our Epic Fail Club.

Sorry.

But I'd rather not.

Oh, really?

No hard feelings.

It's just not who I am anymore.

Copy that, Miller.

I hear you loud and clear.

Well, uh, I better pack up and say my goodbyes. So...

If you change your mind and want to hang sometime,

hit me up.

Peace, Dani.

Peace, Griff.

[exhales]

Awesome.

- [Tim] I guess... - Close.

- [Tim] I guess... - Close.

Congrats!

I'm so proud of you.

I wish I could...

cut this T-shirt in half and split it with you.

No, you deserve it.

I'm really glad that you'll be able to take care of your mom.

She's lucky to have a son like you.

Thanks.

- I'm gonna go pack up. - Yeah. Yeah.

Um, thanks again. Uh...

[exhales]

[soft music playing]

[Andy sighs]

Had to watch you stare at her like that

for the last two months.

Ever gonna man up and do something about it?

I mean, I'm always so close and then...

Duke's here!

Whoo! Ha-ha!

It's so good to see you.

Aren't you glad we saved your life?

- OK. - Sorry.

- Sorry. - He's very excited you're back.

Professionals.

How'd it go with Tiff?

She and the girls are moving back in.

- Nice. - That's good.

Congratulations!

I just followed everything you taught me.

What about me?

He made the right decision.

- [laughter] - Ah. Ah-ha!

[Scotty] Duke.

Chief.

I'm glad you're on the mend.

Said you wanted to meet?

Yes, sir. I do.

Come into my office.

[indistinct conversations]

[Andy] Just 'cause you're not a rookie anymore does not mean...

- [Andy] You know... - [Tim] You could take...

- [conversations stop] - Hey, y'all.

I'm gonna take a six-month leave.

Gonna get my head right. Do some rehab.

I plan on being the best at recovery.

And an even better father and husband.

No doubt you will.

So, stay sharp.

I'll be back before you know it.

That means you, too, Liz.

I don't want this place looking like a trash heap

while I'm gone.

I'll try, but only for you.

All right.

I have an appointment with the counselor, so...

If I'm not five minutes early...

- [all] You're late! - [laughter]

You got this.

- Proud of you, man. - Gonna miss you.

Anything you need, just holler.

He's a good man.

[Scotty] Miller!

Get over here!

[bright music playing]

You done packing yet?

Uh, sorry, sir, I'm almost done.

No, well, I'm actually glad you aren't.

I got an opening for an EMT.

You want it?

- [door closes] - Mom?

Dad?

- Dani. - Hey, babe.

My favorite daughter. How's the job search going?

I'd be happy to call the country club

or the flower shop for you if you'd like.

I won't be needing that.

I'm an EMT!

[laughter]

Oh, my gosh! Wow!

Fantastic. All that, and they give you a T-shirt.

Oh, my gosh. Come here. Come here.

Oh, honey.

Now, this is going to be a little hard for me at first,

but... I'm really glad you made it.

It was a miracle.

Yeah.

And I wouldn't mind hearing more about that sometime.

Take you to lunch?

I'd love that, Mom.

Me too.

So, does that mean you'll get on the news soon?

- Oh, stop! - OK!

- I'm so proud of you. - Thank you.

All right. Let's see the shirt.

OK. Look.

[rapping] It's our first day as EMTs, Dani.

Us both getting the job is a little uncanny.

We just made it through a game of survival

and I'm still your favorite arch rival.

This you probably didn't anticipate,

but how about you and me on a date?

Yes!

- [cries out] - Hey!

Come on. Let's go.

I hate that feeling of forgetting something.

Don't be so nervous.

Now that we got the job, you think they'll be nice?

Hmm. Probably not.

- [chuckles] - But that's OK.

We'll have each other.

- OK! - Hey, uh...

Dani, I actually got this handshake

- that I've been... - [man] Dani.

Hunter?

Ex-fiance, Hunter?

[dramatic sting]

[bright music playing]