Direct Action

[disturbing drone}

Agh. l wasn't trying for more money.

Khalid Manseur says hello.

Say goodbye.

[metal slash} Ugh!

[female scream and sobs}

[suspense music}

Look into my eyes.

You scared?

[soft female sobs}

You should be.

50 million and this cockroach gets greedy, can you believe it?

I know. What's wrong with people?

Fuck. I don't know. l'm starving. You hungry?

l can eat.

Okay.

[hop hop music}

[music ends}

[male over radio} And all major routes into the city are running normally

we'll have a mostly sunny day with a cloudy period for the rest of the morning

and into the afternoon. We've been talking about men.

What is it about men who live alone, with this morning's guest, Dr. Phyllis.

What is it about these men and why do women find them irresistible?

Well, Tony, we're mostly talking about a man who's strong,

who is up to himself and doesn't have a woman telling him what to do,

how to live or dress,

in truth, he may not have a lot of female companionship in his life.

Are you telling us this man is hard up for a date?

A man that functions on his own? That's attractive.

Many listeners are men and are driving in this morning,

l bet they'd like to be driving in.

Alright. We're talking about men with Dr. Phyllis,

we'II have more after this!

The future, and, uh, what's in your crystal ball?

The days of the lone Alfa male are numbered.

They're eventually conquered and brought to their knees by some lovely lady.

Uncle Frank! Uncle Frank!

[chuckles}

Where have you got candy?

Candy?

Oh, God. l forgot it. l'm sorry.

Bobby! Katy!

Come on, we're late!

Hey, Frank.

Hey, how're you doing?

Good to see you.

You know, this is what you need.

A wife, kids, even a dog would do you good.

Forget it. He's already married to his job.

Even the dog.

l'll think about that.

Hey, kids. You heard your mom. Let's go!

Let's get going.

We found them !

You found them?

Sweets.

Hey, kids.

Hey!

How about me? Do l get something?

What is it? What is it?

Donuts.

How do you know?

Because we looked in there!

Alright. There you go. Want one?

Hey.

Here. She'll make a good detective.

To protect and serve.

Lt. Webb here lived by those words for 20 years

with courage and integrity,

one of this city's finest.

there'll be no more fixing of any speeding tickets.

Aw, come on, cap!

You're gonna be a civilian, no, so watch that lead foot of yours.

Here you go!

lt's alright.

I hate to admit it, but, uh

it's been great serving with all of ya.

Hey, Frank, thanks for dressing up for the occasion. l'm touched.

Captain.

Guys, come on.

Okay, remember. Tomorrow night, 7:00 o'clock, Marina Lounge.

Drink till ya drop.

That goes for you, too, ladies.

Uh, Lt. We got a little surprise for ya.

Aw, come on, you guys.

Yeah !

l got a wish. l got a wish.

No, not that one.

Grimes, You won't be able to button those pants if you keep eating that cake.

l'm showing the Lt. how much l care.

l'm a caring kind of guy, Carter.

Yeah, l know that.

Hey, guys.

Hey, what happened? Did somebody steal your cake, sir?

Yeah, you did.

Change of plans, Frank.

Captain wants you with a new partner.

A new partner?

(Lt. Yeah.

Why?

Yeah, who did l piss off this time?

Uh, it's a new Detective trainee. She's here for a final two weeks

and an hour late for the first day on the job.

Hell of a way to' start a new career.

She looks single to me, Frank.

Officer Ross, this is Grimes, Carter.

Hi.

Your partner for the day, Sgt. Gannon.

Nice to meet you, Ross.

l'm sorry l'm late, l had a flat

and then my spare was flat, you know.

Sorry.

Alright. So, you ready?

Absolutely.

Let's go.

See you guys.

So, you think she'll make it?

50 bucks says she does.

Ross.

Wrong car.

[soft music}

Right.

You're on.

[Rhythm and Blues music}

Probationary Detective. So, you're in for two weeks?

Yes, sir.

May l just say what an honor it is to ride with you, Sergeant?

15 years on the force, highest arrest record in the Department,

medal of valor. Twice!

l do my homework.

Well, that's terrific, Ross.

Want some gum, Ross?

No, l don't chew.

You don't know what you're missing.

So, what's the plan?

Same as always.

Finish our shift in one piece.

[voice over radio car speeds on} Any available unit attend to 29 Arlington for an 0-14.

Alright. Allen 10 We're responding.

[brakes screech and siren]

[suspense music}

Here!

What's going on?

Up there. They want money from the oId man.

Okay. Why don't you guys step over there? Good.

So, cover my back, Ross.

Got it.

Where are you going, asshole?

Agh !

My niece! Don't touche her!

Ow!

Get back!

Oh !

Come on, asshole. You wanna play?

Come on.

You wanna apologize?

l'm sorry.

Ugh.

Did you hear him?

l'm sorry!

Come on, let's go.

[groans} Oh, man.

Shut up!

Have a nice day.

Sergeant, wait. Please. l - l want you to meet my beautiful niece, Adrianna,

say hello to the Sergeant, my darling.

He protects our neighborhood, makes everybody feel safe.

Thank you.

Pleasure to meet you.

l'm sorry, uncle. l must go, l'm really not feeling well.

Wait, Adrianna, come back! Wait!

Listen. Any problems, give me a call. Okay?

Uh, later, later. Come back later.

You should get to know her. She's a very good girl.

Take care of yourself.

Thank you.

Got your cuffs, Ross?

Good.

[hip hop music}

Look, l'm sorry l really screwed up back there.

l don't know what happened, l mean, it's Cop-10 1, right?

You cuff a guy and, I don't know what l was thinking.

lt's okay, Ross. Don't worry about it.

Yeah?

lt's okay.

Okay. Thanks.

Can l ask you a question, Sargent?

Yeah, sure.

That was extortion back there.

Why didn't you push the old man to press charges?

And spend all morning downtown filling out forms?

l don't think so.

[phone rings}

Yeah?

Yeah, l'll be there.

There's, uh, something l gotta take care of.

[hip hop music over radio}

You stay here.

Club and fries are up. Pick up.