Falling Skies

? Falling Skies 1x09 ? Mutiny Original Air Date on August 7, 2011

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Anne: I'm sorry, Tom.

I didn't know how else to explain it.

The Skitters were harnessed, too.

I don't know why, but I just assumed

that Ben would be okay when we got him back.

Well, Tom, he is healthy,

and he seems to be adjusting emotionally.

Those needles in his back aren't going away, though,

like with the other kids.

Well, Ben and Rick were taken months before the others.

That doesn't explain that patch of skin

that you found on his back that was rough like this.

It is similar.

It wasn't enough that they take him away from me once.

They're still trying.

Man: Who turned out the lights? I can't see a thing!

Weaver wants you in the C.P.

All right, I'll be right there.

We don't want anybody caught up in here.

This is a hot spot right here.

I'm very clear about this being the one way --

Captain.

Sounds like Scott's throwing one hell of a party.

Well, we've been working them pretty hard.

I think they were ready to blow off a little steam.

Don't let it go on too long.

I want these people sharp as razors by tomorrow.

They'll be ready. No word yet from Dai.

He should be back from Porter's headquarters anytime.

Any last-minute changes, I'd like to run them past

the squad leaders tonight.

Lieutenant Danner's already on it.

I told them to expect adjustments.

Whatever the word, we'll be good to go.

Get the duty rosters.

I want to go over the field assignments one more time.

Tom: We don't hear from Porter, we have a problem.

How you holding up?

I'm fine.

After what happened in Allston, you know why I'm asking.

And I just told you -- let it go.

There's a problem right here.

Well, you see, I'm not sure about these guys here.

Heads up, guys!

Go, go, go!

It's Dai!

He's been hit!

Stay here!

Captain, Dai's back, sir!

He's wounded really bad! Please come!

Tom, get Anne! Tell her to meet us at the clinic.

- Lieutenant Danner, with me! - On it.

He has a deep abdominal laceration

but no internal damage.

Is he gonna make it?

Well, he's unconscious, and he's lost a lot of blood.

I'll have a better idea by morning.

Did he give you his report?

Just take care of him.

Five minutes, C.P.

Lieutenant Danner's moving up the food chain.

I hear he's career military.

Yeah. He was one of the lucky ones.

He was on leave at Fort Drum when it got hit.

I guess Weaver wanted somebody with hard combat experience

to help him with the planning.

What's going on between you and Weaver?

It's complicated.

I can handle complicated.

There was a little incident on our last scout.

I wouldn't call it a nervous breakdown --

more like a guy being pushed too close to the edge --

but Weaver almost didn't make it back.

- Oh. That serious? - Yeah.

Does anybody else know?

No. Only Hal.

Once we got back, he kind of seemed to snap out of it,

so, for the sake of morale,

we decided to keep what happened between us.

And now?

I'm not so sure that was the right decision.

- Tom, this attack's in two days. - I know.

And the last thing people need is me raising doubts.

What are you gonna do?

I wish I knew.

Let's be clear. Nothing has changed.

We'll be following Porter's original plan.

4th and 5th will bring explosives

from here, here, and here.

2nd Mass will come from the west.

So we got confirmation from Porter, then --

the 4th and 5th are still active.

The man just said the mission is a go.

Not what I asked.

This isn't some classroom Q&A, Mason.

That's enough, Danner. Give us the room.

Weaver: Is this your idea of leadership --

second-guessing me in front of my fighters?

I'm just asking questions that should have easy answers.

Last I heard, we'd lost contact with the 4th and 5th,

and since I wasn't there for Dai's report --

That's right. You weren't.

I'm satisfied that this mission can be completed,

and a combat briefing isn't a debate club.

When Porter made me second in command,

I expected to be kept in the loop.

Or what -- you're gonna run your mouth

about what happened on that scout?

No. But maybe we should talk about that.

A few hours ago, you were swigging whiskey

and talking like a borderline suicide.

- I told you what that was about. - And I accepted it.

But there's no room for error on this mission.

And the only way it can be successful

is if the fighters have absolute confidence

in their commanding officer.

If you want to be in the loop,

I need to know you got my back.

All right.

Good.

Danner, get in here!

I want you to start allocating Pope's Mech ammunition to the fighters.

And I want you and Hal to set up an observation post

five miles out on Highway 4.

You're putting me on sentry duty.

I need eyeballs out there

in case the Skitters decide to make a move,

and all my other fighters are assigned

to upgrading weapons and vehicles.

But if it's a problem, I can relieve you,

and Danner can pick up the slack.

Your choice.

First light.

Dismissed.

Tom.

Kicked his blankets off.

He's been doing that since he was a little kid.

I need to talk to you.

Lourdes, tell Tom what you told me.

Uh, it's Captain Weaver.

I heard what you were saying about him earlier, and...

He came to me a couple weeks ago

and asked me to help him with some medications.

Prescribed by your old friend Dr. Harris.

Yeah, he said he came to me

because he didn't want to bother Dr. Glass.

And because he knew I'd ask questions.

Okay. What kind of medications?

Phenobarbital to sleep and amphetamines to wake up.

It's a classic addictive cycle.

And once you start, it's hard to stop.

What would that -- what would that do to him?

Depends how many he's taking --

one or two a day, probably nothing.

And more?

The symptoms could be extreme --

paranoia, mood swings, even hallucinations.

Tom, if Weaver's abusing these drugs,

there's a good chance that what you saw in Boston --

that could happen again.

I can't believe this.

For all we know, he could have been dosing himself for weeks.

That was before. Now we need to focus on today.

So, what are we gonna do?

First, you're gonna follow orders.

And go on that sentry mission?

Mm-hmm.

There's no way I'm gonna leave you here

to deal with Weaver by yourself.

This isn't just about him.

Dad, he's setting us up for the mother of all battles.

If he's not 100%, he's gonna get us all killed.

And if I accuse him...

of being unfit for duty without all the facts,

it's gonna tear the 2nd Mass apart.

- What more do you need to know? - More.

Do you remember what it was like

before Porter brought us together?

Everybody on their own, scrounging for food and water.

Forget about fighting back.

It was all we could do to survive.

Soldiers like Weaver are a big part of what got us this far.

You're defending him.

No, I'm just saying that,

unless we stick together and fight the aliens as a group...

We're as good as dead.

And until I talk to him,

we're gonna proceed as if this mission is still a go.

All right, fine.

You stay here. I'll go on the mission.

But I need another rider.

You have anybody in mind?

Yeah.

He asked. I volunteered.

The no-questions-asked part intrigued me.

And you're sure about this?

I don't see any other way.

Be careful.