S.W.A.T.

Previously on S.W.A.T...

I have been working so hard to do good.

I tell the people in this community

that police can do better, that we will do better,

and I'm not getting anywhere.

I know you're busy, but I called the prison to check on your mom.

You did what?

I talked to a doctor. It's something with her liver.

You know you still have time to fix things with her.

I'm Nora Fowler, tactical medic.

I handpicked you for this team.

I read what happened to you overseas.

Someone you knew? Your KIA bracelet.

Yeah, he was.

Next time we have a night off,

I'll take you through the S.W.A.T. training course.

I'll get the best out of you.

One of my guys,

he uncovered a group of racist cops in the department.

When I give this to I.A.,

an official investigation will open.

Are you sure you want to do this?

No, but I can't do nothing.

Sorry it took me a while to figure out the right thing to do.

We good?

We're good.

Hey, man, you know what's up!

Yo, where my lawyer at, man? Come on!

Nothing to be curious about. Just another courthouse.

Hermano. Keep walking, Diaz.

That's my brother in there, man. Put me in with my boys.

Stop here.

Come on. Why I got to be alone?

Warden says you four don't play nice.

Mostly you.

Now step inside.

Public defender thought you might want to wear it,

show the jury what an outstanding citizen you are.

We good, Deputy? All set.

Holler when you're done. I'll have your stuff ready to go. All right.

So Legal Affairs confirmed that the defense attorney

only needs us as rebuttal witnesses.

Should be out of here in no time. Yeah, okay, Deac.

When was the last time you got out of court in no time?

Today would be the first.

Exactly.

You know, I got to be honest, man,

a civilian gets injured in a raid,

and the officer who broke down

the door admits he was at fault?

I'm just not sure how I feel about being called in

to testify on behalf of the city.

It's not anything we haven't done dozens of times before.

S.W.A.T. was just there for support.

That the only thing that's bugging you?

Real talk?

It's been a week since Durham got suspended,

yet he and his pals are still L.A.P.D.

I don't know, I just keep asking myself questions

about the union and the city bureaucracy.

Takes a while to get an officer off the street.

You know that.

Doesn't feel like justice, Deac.

Just a lot of red tape and delays.

The city expects a lot from us cops.

Maybe I expect more from them.

Sergeants.

Tony Jacobs, assistant city attorney.

Thanks for coming in early. I know it's a pain.

Eh, it's not a problem. Beats dealing with the morning rush.

Hey, listen, you seem to have a good amount of testimony

for this case already.

Why do you need us?

Cut right to the chase, huh?

Well, frankly, what this woman

is asking for in damages is excessive.

Testimony from two S.W.A.T. sergeants

could go a long way in the court.

Just follow my lead on the stand.

We'll have you out of here in a jiff.

Our courtroom's on the third floor.

Jimmy. Hi, Mom.

What are you doing here?

Oh, my gosh, I must be a complete mess.

I wish I'd known that you were coming.

How did you know where to find me?

Uh, I called the prison and they said they transferred you.

The doctor said there's a real problem with your liver?

Oh, sweetie, you don't have to worry about that.

I told them not to tell you.

I mean, I specifically asked them not to contact you.

Really? 'Cause if that's true,

they violated some pretty major privacy laws.

Maybe I should go talk to them.

No, no, no, Jimmy, Jimmy, don't-don't bother.

Uh, look, maybe I did sign something.

They were putting so many things in front of me

and I'm on all these medications, and...

I mean, maybe-maybe one of them

was a-a privacy waiver, I...

Yeah.

You know, I've been here less than a minute,

and I already feel like I'm being played.

Sweetie, don't do this.

You're here.

Who knows how many moments like this we have left?

Wow.

Okay, you want to know the truth?

Fine.

I'm dying, okay?

My liver's shot, and with my history of addiction,

I don't stand a hope of getting on the waiting list for a new one.

So...

Look, I've had a lot of time to lie here and think.

Jimmy, I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry that I screwed you out of a childhood,

and caused you grief ever since.

I was a lousy mom.

I just want you to promise me something.

I want you to promise me that you do not blame yourself

for getting me locked up again.

It was not your fault.

And if I'd listened to you sooner

and straightened out my life,

then maybe I wouldn't be here now.

Is there anything you need?

No, nothing. I...

Just, will-will you come sit with me?

Tell me about your life,

about what's going on with you.

Please?

Hey.

So I overheard the plaintiff's lawyer out there.

He's been trying to settle for a fraction of the original claim.

The city won't agree. Why not?

Well, I guess Jacobs finagled a last-minute reassignment

so the case would be heard by this judge specifically.

She's notorious for backing the badge.

The city's playing hardball.

So the city attorney is using us to sink this lady's case.

There's a decent chance that she deserves every dollar that she's asking for.

Mr. Jacobs.

I'd be lying if I didn't say

I was having second thoughts about testifying.

What's the problem?

Feels like you're using S.W.A.T.'s reputation

to score points that you can't get any other way.

I'm not asking you to lie, Sergeant.

I'm not sure I'm down to be used like that. You're kidding.

You spring this on me right now?

You're a public servant, same as me.

We both have obligations to the city.

No, we have obligations to the citizens, not the city.

Sergeant Kay? What about you?

Can you, uh, give us a minute, please?

You serious about this?

I'm dead-ass serious, Deacon.

I'm just about done with "business as usual" these days.

Dr. Hale? Hi.

I'm, uh, Jim Street. My mother Karen is one of your patients.

Yeah. Hi. This thing with her liver.

How bad is it really?

I mean, she seems pretty convinced she's dying.

Your mother's cirrhosis is advanced.

It's not end-stage yet, but I'm afraid

it's only a matter of time.

Okay, so what about treatment?

Short of a transplant, there's really very little we can offer.

And she doesn't qualify for getting on a donor list, so what, that's just it?

Not necessarily.

I've discussed a living donor transplant with her.

Okay, w-what's that?

If a potential donor, typically a family member, tests as a match,

we can harvest part of their liver

and transplant it into the patient.

Usually, a donor gives up about half the organ,

which regenerates over several months.

We've seen great success with it.

Your mom didn't mention any of this?

Must've slipped her mind.

You know the drill, Diaz.

Exit the cell, keep your eyes straight ahead.

Ya esta.

Yo, what's up, man?

What do you got there?

Come on, now!

Hey, hold up, man.

Move your asses. Go! Come on, let's go.

Go!

Drop the gun!

Down on your knees!

Get out of the way! Drop your weapon.

10-39. Four inmates on the loose in the lobby.

One is armed!

Drop your weapon!

Out of the way or he's dead!

Those are gunshots. Sounds like downstairs.

I'll kill him now! Clear the building!

Get out now!

Everyone, stay where you are.