The Rookie

Previously on "The Rookie"...

I would like to formally give my endorsement for union rep.

John Nolan.

- Dad was a monster. - Dad's dying.

I'm really sorry about today.

I'm still not going to see him.

La Fiera took Angela.

I need to know where she's holding her.

- No problem. - I'll do whatever it takes to get her back.

You work for me now.

Making a deal with Elijah

was the only way that I could get you home safe.

Well, you're not becoming a C.I.

I will do everything humanly possible to keep him safe.

We can't screw this up.

We won't.

Ugh.

7-Adam-15, Code 4. Suspect is in custody.

Are you looking at engagement rings?

Maybe. What do you think of this one?

Oh, for Bailey? Oh, my God.

Are you going to propose?

Uh, maybe. I mean, I'm thinking about it.

I-I know we haven't been dating very long...

No, what matters is how you feel,

and... and I've never seen you happier.

Me and my lady got hitched after three weeks,

and we're still going strong.

- When you know, you know. - Exactly.

The only thing I don't know

is what kind of ring she would like.

But that's... that's pretty, right?

No one wears emerald cut anymore.

There's a reason I left that behind.

Was Henry excited when you told him?

Henry. They haven't even met.

I can't think about proposing until I get his blessing.

Invite them both over for dinner.

He's in Japan through Christmas.

Oh. You know what? This is good.

It'll give you time to plan the proposal,

and I know of a photographer that's not too expensive.

A photographer... for a proposal?

I could hook you up with the choreographer

- that designed mine. - Choreographer?

Okay. Um, see, I was just thinking about

going to a nice restaurant and, you know, asking.

Yeah. Let's workshop it back at the station.

Come on.

sync & corrections jhj@2021

Oh, I see what you're doing there.

You asked me to help decorate your tree.

Yes, that was to trick you into staying for a few more days.

No trickery required.

Mm.

You know, in spite of myself, I have really enjoyed

this whole being taken care of thing the last few weeks.

And now that my leg is feeling better,

I want to start making it up to you.

Well, while I like the sound of that,

it's really... Really not necessary.

I mean, that's one of the many built-in perks

of being in a healthy relationship.

Which, by the way, do you still feel

you're terrible at intimacy?

I may have graduated to mediocre.

Oh, I'd say you're at least intermediate,

if not proficient.

Oh.

By the way,

Henry's supposed to call this morning.

I was hoping the two of you could talk

and finally get a chance to know one another.

I would love that, but it's my first day back

from medical, and I can't be late.

Speaking of...

Is he free tonight?

Uh, well, he might be in meetings.

Tonight is tomorrow for him, I think?

I don't know. I keep forgetting how the time change works.

Okay, another day, then.

I'm so sorry, I have to go,

and tell Henry I said hi, okay?

Okay. Bye.

See ya.

Oh. Um, there's, uh...

Hey.

Hey, Dad.

Sorry I'm late. Dinner ran a little long.

Uh, no. No... No problem.

How's Japan?

Well, Nolan says an open concept sells better,

so I'm thinking we take out this wall

and then move on to the kitchen.

Do you remember how Mom used to make us pose by the window

for every formal dance?

Oh, my gosh. My mom did that, too.

And I always had to have a wrist corsage.

Yes. Why was that ever a thing?

No. No more reminiscing.

This is about fixing up the house and selling it.

- That's it. - What? Wait, wait, wait. Hold on.

I mean, you guys are ending a huge chapter in your lives.

You guys need closure.

What?

I said you need closure!

What?

You're an idiot.

Did you vote yet?

The polls just opened 20 minutes ago.

We have all week.

I know. Vote for change.

I just know that low voter turnout

is an epidemic in this country,

and I don't want to lose to apathy.

Can I ask you something?

Do you think marriage proposals

have to be a big spectacle nowadays?

No. No.

All those viral flash mobs are tacky.

It should be an intimate moment,

not some desperate grab for likes.

Okay. That's what I thought,

but Lucy seems to think I need to plan

something extravagant.

Is Lucy the one you're proposing to? No.

Am I the one you're proposing to? No.

So why are you talking to either of us about this? Right.

The only person's opinion who matters is Bailey's.

Yeah, I-I'm not even sure myself yet.

I'm just testing the waters. Mm-hmm.

Well, whenever you do, make sure

that you let her help you pick out a ring.

Donovan got me this massive diamond that cost a fortune

and was not my

One of the best things about the divorce

was finally getting to sell that thing.

Huh. Tamara, hey.

Oh. Hey, John.

Do you know where Sergeant Grey's office is?

I sure do. The big glass one right there.

Oh. Thank you. See ya.

Hey. Ready for our interview?

I am so sorry. I... Something came up.

Is there any way we can reschedule to next week?

Uh, my criminal sociology paper's due on Friday.

But it's fine. I'm sure whatever you're doing

is way more important.

Remind me what this paper's about again.

Um, how aging affects perspectives of cops throughout their career.

And Lucy told me you'd be the perfect candidate

because you're an old...

I'm sorry. Uh, I mean veteran officer.

Right.

Follow me.

Smitty, this is Tamara.

She'll be shadowing you.

You mean like a ride-along?

No. Not...

You are not to step foot outside this station with her.

Just show her around, answer her questions.

Sure thing, boss.

There's nothing I don't know about policing.

Ask me anything.

You spelled "magnet" wrong.

Our target is Elijah Stone.

He's smart and ruthless.

Multiple agencies have tried to get listening devices

in his base of operation.

Every attempt has failed.

But other agencies didn't have our ace in the hole...

Wesley Evers.

As Elijah's lawyer, Wesley is ideally situated

to place a listening device in Elijah's main office.

Please familiarize yourself with the briefing materials

and be ready to roll out in an hour.

That's it.

You don't have to do this, you know.

Yes, I do.

This is the bug you'll be planting.

Did you read the list of suggested locations

I put together?

I did, but I doubt I'm gonna time

to unscrew an electrical socket.

With limited time, I would focus on some place high

or some place low.

The most important thing is doing it safely.

Agreed. If you do not have the opportunity today,

that's fine.

We can try again

when you meet with him next time.

Wesley, Metro wants to go over a few things.

I know cops aren't supposed to make promises,

but promise me you'll keep him safe.

We promise.

So, you've been on the force for 30 years.

What's been the biggest challenge

as you've gotten older?

The change in technology? Procedure?

Yes.