The Rookie

Hey, what are you doing here?

Abigail had a buttload of flyer miles,

so we, uh, flew out to surprise you.

Oh, my God.

Abigail, it's so nice to finally meet you.

It's great to meet you, too.

The videos didn't do it justice.

This place is a wreck.

I think it's awesome.

It's like a faded beauty queen

that you're bringing back to life.

Oh, wow. You are quickly becoming my favorite.

Mine, too.

Uh, we have some good news.

Exciting. Lay it on me.

I'm pregnant.

Kidding. I'm -- I'm kidding.

We're engaged.

Sorry about the pregnant thing.

I-I thought it would soften the blow.

Abigail, uh, that is, um, is beautiful.

That is a beautiful ri--

I hope you didn't, uh, spend your tuition money.

I used the money that I was saving to go to Europe,

because Abigail's the journey

I want to spend the rest of my life on.

Aww. Aww.

That's so -- That is --

That's so...

Does your mom know?

She thought it would be best if I told you in person.

Uh, yeah.

She also recommended that we quickly follow the news

with some electrolytes.

That is...hilarious and entirely unnecessary.

Have you set a date?

Not yet, but we're, uh, we're talking about June.

Isn't it exciting?

It's so exciting.

Crap!

I feel like Goldilocks,

except instead of "too hot" or "too cold,"

every guy I date is either, you know, "too frat-bro,"

or "too stick me with the check

because you are never going to finish that screenplay

working on your abs."

Let's face it, I am never going to find someone.

Yeah, not if you keep looking

in hipster clubs and hot yoga studios.

Ah. What you need is a grown man.

I would just settle for a decent pickup line.

Oh, thank God.

Okay. Wow. We gotta go.

Thank you.

Mom.

What are you doing here?

Your father and I are getting divorced.

Hi, Mrs. Chen. I'm so sorry.

Oh, Jackson, sweetheart, thank you.

What happened?

I don't want to talk about it.

Okay, is this like the time

that you didn't talk to Dad for a week

because he forgot your birthday?

I said I don't want to talk about it.

Oh. I'm sure my back will be fine.

I assume you have extra bedding.

Oh. Mom, you're not sleeping on the couch.

I'll get you a hotel.

Nonsense.

No, I'll take the couch.

Mrs. Chen, you can take my room.

Such a sweet boy.

Would you mind putting this in my room?

I have to get ready for work.

Is that really what you're wearing?

Nice groupings.

Thanks.

So, I need yesterday's after-action reports.

I will have them for you at the end of shift.

You mean when today's are due?

I know you're used to being out on the edge, all alone,

but paperwork's part of the gig here.

Copy that. I will get caught up quick.

Officer Nolan's not the only one

being evaluated, Detective.

I know you got the golden ticket,

but you got to do the work.

Understand?

Yes, sir.

Henry got engaged.

Yeah, he just turned 20.

I know. It's too young.

Didn't you get married around then?

That's not the point.

So, I just talked to my dad.

Apparently, he only brought home a bagel for himself.

He did not bring one for my mom.

That's why she left?

Bagel that broke the camel's back.

Maybe it's for the best.

Oh, God, no.

Separately, they will make my life twice as miserable.

I have to get them back together.

Just... Morning.

She is definitely warming up to me.

So, Officer West,

can you tell us what a "friendly" is? Yes, sir.

A "friendly" is another term for a Confidential Informant. Correct.

And Confidential Informants

can be an incredibly useful tool.

They're definitely tools.

Are you saying you don't use them, Officer Bradford? No, sir.

Just saying that they're lying liars who lie

and they need to be dominated,

never allowed to think they're in control.

Officer Lopez, you agree? No, sir.

C.I.s are most useful

when they think they're part of the team.

You're both wrong.

Please, school us, Detective.

C.I.s are just people trying to get by.

Some are psychopaths who play ball

because it's the best available option,

some are people in over their heads

who cling to you desperately as a way out of trouble.

Treating them all the same is a mistake.

Well, it's time to put these theories to the test.

Nolan, Chen, part of the second phase of your training

is developing your first C.I.

See, you've known this day was coming,

so I'm confident that you have a plan of action in place.

But be forewarned --

you will be evaluated on

the arrests generated by your C. I.,

as well as their long-term viability.

So, choose wisely.

Alright, that's it.

Be safe.

Sir, you have to let West participate.

Do I? You've read my daily evals.

His work is as strong as it's ever been,

and this is an opportunity to prove

that he's ready to move on.

It's a big swing, Officer West.

Screw it up,

it's likely to be the last nail.

You sure you want to take that chance?

Yes, sir.

Alright. You're in.

Good?

Thank you, sir.

You are the greatest T. O. in the history of T. O. s.

Here you go. You got a choice to make --

be conservative or be bold.

Tim's gonna make sure

Lucy bags a work horse for her first C.I.

Nothing flashy.

And Harper?

My guess is she'll let Nolan drive it --

sink or swim on his own.

You think we should go big.

It's the riskiest move,

but the one that will get you into short sleeves quicker.

But a big fish takes time,

and if you fail to recruit him,

you run the real risk of hitting the week's end

without someone.

And Grey'll bounce me for sure.

Screw it.

Let's go for it. That's the spirit.

You got a candidate? Yeah.

A guy the Feds use,

but you should hit an ATM on the way over.

This guy's not cheap.

Hey, Nick. Heading home?

My bed awaits.

I just had an armed robbery suspect

in the box all night.

I'm fried. How're you?

I just found out my son got engaged.

Whoa.

I-Isn't he, like, 12?

20. Right.

You like the girl? Abigail.

She seems very sweet.

Just met her for the first time this morning.

Also 20.

You run her through the system?

A background check?

No, it's against the rules,

and it's just...wrong.

If it were me, I'd want to know.

See you tomorrow.

Well, technically tonight.

-Right. -Here you go.

Oh.

What are we doing here, Boot?

As you're aware, pawn shops are required by law

to notify law enforcement if they believe someone