Something Is Out There

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...

Don't worry, baby.

Mommy's here.

Everything is gonna be okay.

Aw...

Was it that dream again?

No, Mommy. No?

It's here.

It's just the wind.

It is. Look.

See?

There.

What did you say we try sleeping a little now, huh?

Yeah?

This shoe. This shoe.

I thought

we were gonna leave all those bad dreams behind in Twin Falls.

All right...

I guess we'll just have to keep working on it.

Okay.

Good night, baby.

Good night, Mama.

Sweet dreams.

I was your average street cop. Name: Jack Breslin.

Then I met your average,

not-bad-looking alien from another planet,

who crashed on Earth and was stuck here.

We work pretty well together,

because I know my way around and...

well, she can read minds... Among other things.

What do you got, Mac?

Ten more years to retirement.

Jeez, and me without a Hallmark card.

What about the Mack truck that forgot to knock?

We looking for a hopped-up junkie or what?

It's a tough call, Jack.

We got a lot of damage for a rumdum looking for a cookie jar.

And we found a gun lying in the middle of the floor here.

Well, she probably surprised them, they panicked,

killed her and forgot about the gun.

Actually, it looks like she dropped the gun.

So she was expecting them?

Could be.

We'll know more after we get it printed.

What about the coroner?

Does he have a guess on the time of death?

Well, she's in her sweats,

breakfast dishes are in the sink, body's still warm.

We're figuring 9, 9:30 in the morning.

The kid would've already gone to school,

and she'd be in the house alone, right?

Looks that way...

Hey, Jack.

Yeah, what is it?

Did you find the kid yet?

No. We found school registration papers in the kitchen.

You want me to send a car?

Are you kidding? You guys in blue even scare me.

I'll take care of this.

What do you make of these?

Look like boxes.

You know, I would've bet money

you wouldn't do this to me, Toddy.

You would've lost.

Yeah, it's weird.

Paperwork says they've been here at least two months.

Most kids would've unpacked their toys the first day.

Unless they weren't planning on staying.

Maybe the kid can tell you.

Uh, Toddy. Todd, buddy, you're single, right?

See that burgundy car over there?

Yeah.

You see the beautiful blonde girl in it?

Yeah. I see her. That's my cousin.

Yeah? Yeah.

She's dying to meet you.

Yeah?

I can't believe that you'd do this to me, Jack.

What? It's a date, it's not a life sentence.

That you would force me into this just so you can be alone

in the apartment with Jennifer Maloney?

That is not why I did it.

Okay, okay, that's why I did it.

Doesn't mean you're not gonna have a great time.

It should've been my decision.

You're right, I'm sorry. All right?

Never let it be said Jack can't admit when he's wrong.

So, Ta'Ra, you're gonna be on your best behavior tonight?

none of this mind reading stuff or anything, please?

Jack, you promised me you'd take me somewhere

where I could find your planet's version

of a bilateral ion expander.

What are you doing about it? Uh, right.

We're just gonna make one quick stop,

then we'll rush right over to lons "R" Us.

You'll be able to phone home in no time...

It's closed. Let's go.

No, no. Wait a second.

Police. Open up.

Detective Breslin. Police Department.

She seems like such a sweet child.

I do hope it isn't more problems.

Well, is she a troublemaker or something? Oh, no.

She somehow ends up getting into one odd situation after another.

Personally, I can't see how a blackboard falling

could be her fault, but...

It must be very difficult to always be the new student.

Yes, assimilating into a new environment

can be very difficult.

Particularly when someone is always trying to push you

into doing things you're not ready for.

Excuse me. Yeah.

Uh, does this kind of thing, does it happen a lot?

I'll get this. Six schools

in a year and a half.

Each with a footnote.

Do you know where she might be now?

Oh, she's probably out front

waiting for her mother to pick her up.

Or she may be at the park.

Some of the kids like to wait at the merry-go-round.

Okay, kids, come on. Let's go.

Ticket time. Next ride ready to go.

Step in line, here. Let's go.

No, it's okay. It's okay, really. I'm a cop.

I'm a police officer.

Let go! It's okay, Tory, it's okay.

It's okay. It's okay. We're here to help you.

It's okay. Come here. It's okay.

What are you so afraid of?

Tory.

Tory.

I'm telling you, Vic, I've never seen anybody so freaked.

Oh, come on, Jack.

Hey, you know, I tell her about her mom and...

well, she drops into this zombie number.

What'd you expect her to do, Jack? She's in shock.

Yeah, but how did she know to dig up the jar of money?

I don't know.

Maybe she knew that something had happened. I...

Look, the only way she could've known that

was if the killer came after her at school.

Why else would she run away and do that?

Where the hell is Child Services, anyway?

I can't get anyone here before morning.

Looks like we have to book a room in Juvenile Hall.

Well, what the hell kind of deal is that?

Come on, this kid's life just hit the fan.

Jack, Jack, what do you want me to do, huh?

This girl could be our only lead.

If you feel she's getting a raw deal, take her home with you.

Me?

We can't get anyone else here before morning.

So far, no relatives have turned up.

Look, come on, Vic...

Jack, Jack, Jack, listen to me now.

Take her home with you, or she spends the night in Juvie.

Look, come on, what do I know about taking care of a kid?

What's to know?

Give her some food, a bed, a shoulder to cry on,

and in the morning, the professionals take over.

Yeah, she's probably better off dealing with thugs her own age.

Of course, Jack, you could have Ta'Ra do her little...

mm-mm-mm.

Might help you find out what really happened, huh?

I guess Ta'Ra doesn't need to go out on a date tonight.

I mean, look, if I can cancel my date, you can cancel yours.

You didn't wanna go out with this guy in the first place.

But you insisted.

What if this kid snaps while you're gone?

Realizes that her mom is dead and starts crying and wailing.

What am I supposed to do, Ta'Ra? I don't think she will.

There's something very strange about her.

Yeah, then by all means, just go out on your date.

I can't cancel, Jack. It would be rude.

Hey, you wanna know rude?

Jump into this guy's mind...

Hi.

This is how you dress to take my cousin out on a nice date?

My brother-in-law has season tickets to the Lakers.

He's letting me use them.

You two have a nice time.

Say hello to Magic Johnson for me.

Bye, Tory. Yeah.

Bye...

Sure...

Hey, you like stories?

I know this great story about this chicken,

he had one leg and he was trying to cross this...

Tory...

I know you've been through a lot today.

A lot of people asking you questions and stuff,

and I know you don't wanna talk about it.

Why don't you come sit down over here?

I promise we're gonna find the terrible person that did this.

Don't you think you ought to, like, try to let it out somehow?

You know...

maybe cry or something?

You know, sometimes you lose people

that are important to you.