Walker

("Trouble" by L.A. Edwards playing)

This is a big step for us.

I know.

But I think we're ready.

Damn it!

I can't. I can't do it.

There must be something off with my motor skills.

I'm pretty sure that's not what folks mean

when they refer to motor skills.

Nobody gets it right away.

It's like... it's like breaking a mustang.

It takes time.

Well, I just don't want Mustang.

How about this? How about we, uh,

we head down to the Side Step,

call it a day?

All right.

You're driving.

What's that, for good luck or something?

Well, yeah, look at him.

He's always smiling.

No judgement.

Puts your mind at ease.

All right, I got this.

Clutch in.

Mm-hmm.

Start it up.

Yes.

First gear.

Light on the gas.

Yeah?

Yeah.

There you go.

Yeah?

Now clutch in, and shift to second.

Yeah, all right?

Yeah, you got it.

Yeah, damn right I got it.

I'm doing it!

I like it. It's nice.

Still has that, uh, fresh truck smell.

Okay, what is that?

What do you mean? Look at him.

It's for good luck. Always smiling.

Never judging. So, tell me--

you activate all the fun features yet?

Nope, not yet.

Kind of busy, you know, on this stakeout and all.

Yeah, but not like it's your first rodeo.

It's the first one as a Ranger.

Well, you're right.

This is a...

a big step for us.

Is it, now? Hmm.

Yes, and now we can discuss your choice of beverage.

Can we just keep our eyes out for Torreto?

We're here to track Torreto's movements.

Not take her down.

I'm pretty sure she's not making an arms deal

while getting the old bump and grind.

We should be using this time to get to know each other.

Uh, you know, favorite movies,

the teams you root for, middle name.

Michelle...

Sarah Ramirez.

Mm-mm.

No.

Michelle Rachelle?

Michelle Rachelle?

Michelle Rachelle.

Okay, all right.

I'm just saying while we surveil Torreto, we can learn

a few things about each other, you know?

Bond.

Okay.

How's Stella doing?

Wow.

Uh, Stella and me, we are

in a good place, I think.

Uh, she has a-a court date coming up for the thing.

Possession of marijuana.

Yes.

And I would like to live

in our good place a little bit longer.

No one benefits from the easy route.

Yeah. Right.

So, do you speak from experience?

Take it off!

What do you say you and I close out the night in the back?

You're hotter than Austin asphalt,

but, uh...

I'm about to get. Another time?

Well, you see, Torreto,

I spotted some White Hats out front.

But I found another way to your heart, around back.

Well...

How about you say we head around back,

really get to know each other before anyone notices?

Tell me, did your parents go easy on you

or were they more the disciplinarians

you can only now appreciate?

Neither.

Listen, you opened this door...

No.

You pried open this door without a warrant.

Well...

I'm saying if you weren't talking about yourself,

you had to be talking about somebody...

Garrison.

Garrison Murphy, he's an old friend.

I was just...

I was thinking about him while you were rambling.

Rambling? Okay, yes, I ramble.

But...

I know.

Garrison Murphy.

Mm-hmm.

What's his deal?

We just had... some crazy teen years together.

Just got in a lot of trouble.

You?

Is this part of a cautionary tale?

Tell me more.

Maybe later. Look-- everyone's spilling out,

but Torreto's car is still there.

All right, let's go.

Torreto's not here.

Hey, excuse me?

Uh, i-is there anybody here

maybe in the back, in the-in the VIP room or...

No. Why?

You two interested?

No.

No. Uh...

You got to be kidding me!

Hey, my bobblehead is in there!

My new truck.

Another cautionary tale, I guess.

: As she approaches the watering hole,

and after a long day of braving the elements,

the young doe wastes no time announcing that she is in heat.

Haven't heard the Attenborough in a while.

Can't believe I missed him.

Ah, you see--

the senior herd pay no notice

as the sophomores and freshmen

evade in hopes of ensuring their survival

for another day, while the junior flock

welcome the doe as one of their own.

But there really is no telling their true agenda

in the harsh realm of the animal kingdom.

Hey!

Bonfire tomorrow night. Want a ride?

Oh, uh, probably not the best idea

to go with a court date looming.

Get your dad to take care of it. He's, like, an elite

Ranger guy or whatever.

Yeah.

And he totally owes you for

not being around last year.

Yeah,

but he's actually being kind of cool.

Don't want to rock the boat.

And skip out on the best party of the year? I'm calling BS.

Could it really be?

Could this spry gazelle be going

against her true nature?

Unbelievable.

Hey, you going to the bonfire tomorrow?

: Ruby! Nah.

Not really my thing.

Oh, uh, are you going?

Yeah. Last year was a blast.

Yeah, totally. Last year.

Totally wish I was there.

So you should go, then.

Yeah. I-I'll be there. Can't wait.

Probably be there early, you know.

You know, freshmen have to bring a bottle of booze.

Yeah, I heard.

Oh, you don't have to put out the fancy stuff.

It's just family.

Oh, I'm not putting it out, I'm hiding it.

And your guest is not family.

Okay,

just because he isn't blood doesn't change my feelings.

And just because people don't see eye to eye

doesn't mean they can't get along.

Look at us.

Are you hiding your bourbon now?

Well, like you said, tonight ain't fancy,