The Rookie

Control, 7-Adam-15. Show us on a vehicle stop,

Sherman Grove and Wyngate. Clear for plate.

Go ahead. 2 Frank Adam Nora 3-2-1

Let's book it! They're bailing.

Control, we got multiple runners

East and Westbound. Need Code 3 units and an airship.

Move! Get out of here!

Driver's heading East. Nolan, with me.

So, um... How is she?

She made me run out to buy her concealer at 6:00 a.m.

To cover the tattoo. She does it every morning.

Well, wouldn't you? I mean, can you imagine

walking around with a serial killer's brand on you?

When can she have it removed?

Four weeks, two days, nine hours.

Hey, for your first day back,

I thought you could use some sugar and some carbs.

Oh, that's sweet.

Literally.

So, are you ready?

Absolutely.

Um, doctor signed off on physical,

department shrink signed off on mental.

Oh, uh, but could you do me a favor? Anything.

I just don't want everybody clapping during roll call, so

Well, that's tradition, though.

You know, I mean, you survive something like that,

they're gonna want to show you some respect.

I'll see what I can do. Thank you.

Hey, did Henry and Abigail make it in last night?

Yes. Boy, they have a whole long list

of wedding venues they need to investigate.

Oh, fun.

No? No, yes.

No, yeah I mean, yes.

It's just It's a lot to take in, you know?

It seems like only yesterday

Henry was a toddler on my shoulders,

just holding on to my hair,

his little feet in my hands.

Aww, that's sweet.

He was a bit of a puker.

So hard to get that smell out of your hair.

Ew.

Hey, so, what's your plan?

For what? Officer Chen.

I'm sure you've got some Alpha strategy

to get her "back on the horse."

So, what is it?

Your standard input overload.

Force her to push through dynamic engagements.

Hone in her fight-or-flight response.

So basically get her into as many fights as possible.

I'm gonna remind her that she's a cop, not a victim.

She knows she's not a victim.

Look, Chen doesn't need to fight,

she needs to make peace with the voice inside of her head

telling her she's never gonna be safe again.

Okay, I've been training rookies a lot longer than you.

I know what she needs. That's ego talking.

What happened to Chen is every woman's worst fear.

I'm aware of that. But you have never lived that fear.

It's clear that you have her best interests at heart.

I'm just asking you to consider

whether she might be better served by...

someone who has been through what she has been through.

And that someone's you.

Okay.

I'll tell Grey to make the switch.

Hey!

What are you guys doing here?

Oh, the wedding venue we were gonna look at

got shut down by the health department.

Oh! I guess you're crossing that one off your list.

Are you kidding? It'll be super cheap now

which is our price point.

Well, I am just starting my shift,

so I-I really can't hang out with you.

Actually, I was hoping I could hang out with you.

I've done a lot of self-reflection

since I dropped out of school,

and meeting you, seeing how you reinvented your life,

has been really inspiring.

Wow, Abigail. Thank you. That's a very nice thing to say.

It's made me want to become a cop.

So I was hoping I could do a ride-along today.

Ha! You almost had me.

This is another, "I'm pregnant

psych, I'm not pregnant" bit.

Yeah, I'm not falling for it.

No, no, she's she's serious, Dad.

Totally.

I'm Oh, okay, sorry. Uh...

Oh. Well, given your history, Abigail,

with the arson, I don't know that that's possible.

She was 17 when that happened.

And And I was never convicted.

Right. The DA cut me a deal.

I realize it won't be easy, but I really want to try.

Well, I'd have to ask the watch commander.

But, you know, he's always saying

recruit the brightest and the best, so...

Great. I'll just grab my jacket from the car. Okay.

You can't let her become a cop.

What?

Yeah, she's been talking about this for weeks.

And I'm trying to be encouraging,

but I'm barely okay

worrying if you're gonna make it home every night.

I-I can't do that with her.

Well, this sounds like something you should discuss with her.

Dad, please, can you just make sure she has a-a bad time?

Henry, I can't do that.

Please. I-I...

I can lean into the bad parts. Great.

Okay. Uh T-Thank you. That's wonderful.

Reporting for duty, sir!

This is gonna be great.

Sorry, I tried.

Yeah, you're dead to me.

Welcome back, Officer Chen. How're you feeling?

Can't wait to get on the streets, sir.

Just get back to normal.

So glad to hear that.

We're gonna mix things up a bit.

You're gonna be riding with Harper this week.

Which means, Nolan, you and your ride-along are with Bradford.

Sorry, wait. What? Ride-along?

Which brings us to Officer West.

Tell me, son, you enjoy the red carpet last night?

What? H-How did you know I was at a red carpet

LAPD Media Relations sent me a link.

And now some hot goss

from "Hot Suspect" star Sterling Freeman.

TV's favorite cop has been hitting the town

with real-life LAPD Officer Jackson West.

Looks like these cops should call the fire department,

'cause it's getting hot in here.

Okay.

Yeah, no, no, no, keep laughing.

I also gained 10,000 new Instagram followers

overnight, so

West, the only followers you should worry about

are your superiors.

Think about us next time you're out on the town.

Yes, sir. Alright. That's it.

Stay safe out there.

Nolan, you scheduled a ride-along

without clearing it with your TO first?

No, sir. I cleared it with Detective Harper.

She said it was alright.

'Cause she knew she wasn't riding with you today.

Alright, so who am I saddled up with?

Uh, it's my future daughter-in-law,

Abigail, over there.

She's considering signing up to the Academy.

She's like nine pounds.

And I'm not interested in chasing tame calls today.

Uh, no need to.

I think Abigail would benefit

from seeing the harsh side of police work.

You don't want her to be a cop.

I'm merely concerned about her suitability.

So perhaps we should show her what she'd be signing up for?

No problem.

Scaring rookies off the job is my specialty.

Hi, I'm Abigail.

My name is Officer Bradford.

You'll address me only as Officer Bradford.

Do you understand?

You sign the liability waiver?

Yes, sir.

Officer Bradford. Good.

Then you understand you could be injured,

maimed, paralyzed, burned, or killed

during this ride-along. I mean, yeah, sure.

We're not tour guides we're the police.

We drive towards the sound of gunshots.

So, if that's gonna be a problem,

you should bail out now.

No problem at all.

Let's go find some gunshots.

So, why the switch?

Tim felt you'd be better served riding with me.

Yeah, right.

This has to be some kind of elaborate Tim Test

that he roped you into. Do I strike you as someone

who could get roped into anything?

Especially by Bradford.

Fair enough.

So, I'll ask you again why the switch?

I convinced him that I would have more insight

into what you were going through.

And could therefore be more helpful

to your re-integration onto the street.

Did you go on a date with a serial killer, too?

Uh, no. Well, then I'm not sure how much help you'd be.

But it's fine, 'cause I don't need any help.

I've already worked through the trauma

using both cognitive and exposure therapy,