Walker

("The Nail" by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers playing)

You know, guys...

the homecoming sandwich station

did not used to feel so involved.

It's probably because you're just used to

doing the eating part.

The prep takes a little longer.

Well, in her defense, the eating partisthe best part.

- Mm. - Okay, so while we're on topic of HC...

after two years, it's kinda tiring feeling like

you're living in your sister's shadow.

They're big shoes to fill, I know.

Okay, yeah, point is, it's my junior year, and I feel like

I'm ready to show everybody who August Walker really is.

Show everyone or show those boneheads

who are always unironically going live on Insta.

Brick and Scout?

Brody and Scooter. Yeah.

And it's not just about them, Stella.

It's about me, which is why I need your help, Dad.

- Yep. - So...

basically, we're-we're playing Holy Word tomorrow.

No way. Tomorrow. Wow. That takes me back.

- Yeah, so it got me thinking... - So, we were down

with four minutes left in the fourth quarter.

And I look over, I see Hoyt hauling downfield

and I just throw a perfect spiral.

Bam, touchdown! The rest is history.

Oh, it's a slightly revisionist history there, buddy.

If Hoyt hadn't have gotten that pick-six

on the next drive, we'd have never won.

Yeah, yeah. My point was

that we won the game and it brought us glory.

Yeah, right, right.

So, um, you know, like, the afternoon of the big game

they have this, like, alum-student flag football thing.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Seniors versus juniors with alumni on their teams?

Sure, yeah, I remember that. The winners get a skip day, right?

Yeah, so, I mean,

you know, since we actually have a shot

at beating Holy Word

for the first time since, you know,

you were playing in the Dark Ages...

- Whoa, whoa, whoa, hey! - Wow!

Okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. No offense.

Maybe you could play with the juniors,

you know, give the guys some good vibes.

It'd help me out. What do you say?

Love to, buddy. Hey, listen,

Captain James is giving us an assignment,

and I'm not sure what it's going to be,

but if I can be there tomorrow,

I will be there tomorrow. I just can't promise.

This is going to be awesome.

Look, I'm gonna try my best to make it tomorrow,

but I'm just not sure what the gig's gonna shake out to be.

It'll break her heart.

Whose heart are we breaking?

- Mm, our grandma. - Ah.

It's the centennial of our family's restaurant up in Waco.

It kinda became a thing. She had her own show.

She's like our personal Julia Child.

Wait, wait. This feels huge.

Which is exactly why Cassie needs to be there.

You don't want to get the whole

"I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed" speech.

Oh, definitely not.

Why don't you bring Liam? Just in case I can't make it.

I mean, yeah, I'd love to meet your family.

Yeah, although it is kind of early.

Lucas didn't meet her for like a year.

But that was fine.

Was it... was it bad or...?

No, it was great,

but it was the first boyfriend he brought home...

Why are you here again?

Yes, why are all of you here?

- (laughing): Hey, Keesha. - Good morning.

Good morning. - I thought you lived down the hall.

Across the hall, actually.

We brought food because we can't be

- at the actual ceremony. - I see.

Y'all ready for the Trey Barnett show?

- Look who it is. - Whoo!

I don't know if Mama's ready.

Sorry, Mama.

What, did it finally get too hot for you

to go out running on the surface of the sun?

Hey.

Yeah, yeah. Something like that.

Uh, Cap, you got that assignment for us?

Yeah. Yeah, got a request in from up the ladder.

You know we've been helping out

with the more sensitive evidence runs

ever since last year's issues?

Yeah. The truck with Serrano's evidence?

Yeah, you guys drew the short straw.

- Where we going? - You're picking up

at a crime lab near Dallas, bringing it back down here.

- Dallas office isn't handling? - No. Origin jurisdiction.

So, you know the drill, right?

Keep the evidence in your custody.

If you got to stop... Potty break,

snacks, whatever... Just maintain the chain.

- Yes, sir. - It'll be ready for pickup tomorrow.

Have it delivered by midnight and you're good.

- Okay. - Hey.

We're getting ready to start. You might want to...

Yeah, shower. Yep. Yep.

Okay, this guy...

throughout his training,

he proved time and time again

that he has more than what it takes.

We are stronger with him in our ranks.

Y'all know I like to keep it short,

so let me just finish by saying that

this is truly one of the greatest honors of my career.

Congratulations, Ranger Trey Barnett.

Hey!

All right.

Let's do this.

Thank you, sir.

- Thank you, sir. - You're welcome.

Way to go. Welcome to the family, Trey.

My man.

Is this a good time to ask about carpooling to work?

Thank you, everyone.

Thank you. Seriously. This is a true honor.

- Oh, thank you. - All right.

All right, let's get back to work.

- Hey, what are you doing? - Nope.

We have had six hours of calming auras

and that absolutely wild guided meditation

by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Okay, you don't have to say his whole name.

I do. It's a sign of respect.

But enough is enough.

It is DJ Cassie's turn.

Oh, good.

Let's see.

You know, the two of us on a little road trip,

snacks galore,

little bit of mysterious evidence in the back,

it's a nice change of pace from...

From, what, kidnappings and trauma?

For starters.

- (phone ringing) - But, yeah,

even if that means we both miss family stuff,

and speaking of family, your brother misses you.

And I'm glad we get to start a new chapter

and catch up on the scenic route.

- It's nice. - Hmm.

Really nice. It would be perfect if you could silence your phone.

I mean, who is texting you nonstop?

I thought it was you.

- Me? - Yeah. I was trying to be nice

because, I mean, yeah, hello, that is incredibly annoying.

- Incredibly annoying. - Then what the hell is it?

I-I don't know.

What? Cass, what? What is it?

It's coming from in there.

I feel it in my bones, man.

We win with this last QB to defeat Holy Word on our team?

That takes us to dub-city, my friends.

Seriously, bro. It's perfect.

Boys, listen, skip day, all right.

Paintball, the lake. Possibilities are endless.

Kinda weird, huh?

I don't know what I was expecting

being back here, but it wasn't whatever this is.

The nostalgia factor takes time.

Geraldine Broussard. Oh, my God.

Oh, my gosh. Becca Ferguson. Wow.

- Hi! This is, this is Stel... - Stella Walker.

Already visiting from college?

It's crazy. I could have been your mom.

So, uh, are you still in... What was it... pharma sales?

It's biomedical technology.

Oh, right.

I just wanted to stop by and say

how inspiring it is to see you here.

Year after year, so bravely,

after everything that's happened.

- Oh. - Thank you.

Oh.

You've got a... delivery?

What is that? A meat bouquet?

- Mm. - Who's it from?

Micki.

Where is she anyway?

She's, uh, heading to New Orleans with her moms.

Listen, Ma, I think you got to try that.

I finally nailed it.

All right, let's see what you're working with, then, son.

Mmm.

C'est bon, Trey.

- Ah, merci, Mama, merci. - Wow.