The Rookie

At 11:15 this morning, the LAPD engaged in a pursuit

of number one on the FBI's most wanted list.

All departmental resources were brought to bear

on this dangerous fugitive,

including our most decorated officer, Kaydence patton.

On your knees, dirt bag. Hands behind your back.

Dirt bag?

Ow!

On behalf of make-a-wish, the city of Los Angeles,

and the LAPD, we hereby thank

honorary police officer Kaydence patton.

Considered one of the ocean's greatest predators,

the great white is a solitary creature.

Always on the hunt, the shark glides through

icy depths and coastal wat...

So, just to be clear,

since I left you three days ago,

I flew to New York,

went to a board meeting,

two Broadway shows,

a charity gala,

and you haven't moved.

Moving is overrated.

Huh. You said you had plans. Right?

Too many to come to New York with me.

Yeah, I lied about that.

And you told me to embrace being on my own.

I didn't mean become a hermit.

You need to put yourself out there, meet new people.

I do. I meet dozens of new people

every day on patrol.

And you arrest them.

Speaking of, I have got to get to work.

I'm just trying to look out for you.

I know, and... And I appreciate it.

I just... I'm not feeling really social right now.

How many times you check Lucy's Instagram page?

None.

11.

John, I.A. is full of distractions.

Find yourself one.

'Cause Lucy's not going anywhere.

You need to move on.

What?

Morning. Hey.

Where were you this weekend?

We, uh, hit up a dodger game

and went to that pop-up karaoke disco.

Uh, my back was bothering me,

so I just stayed home to take care of it.

Well, cowboy up next time,

'cause we can't be the three amigos

with just two people. Right?

Yeah, totally.

All right, grab your seats.

A special day here at mid-Wilshire.

In fact, we're gonna start off by playing a game I like to call

"what is a patrol officer's least favorite assignment?"

Officer Lopez, why don't you get us started.

Easy. Guarding a dead body.

Solid one. Officer Bradford?

Canvassing in the rain.

Bishop.

Driving the drunk wagon. It's just nasty.

Without a doubt.

And yet, for me,

the absolute worst is...

The vip ride along.

Why? That sounds like fun.

Officer bishop, would you like to inform your boot

why the ride along tops my list?

Because if anything happens to your vip, it's your ass.

So, you take the lowest of low-risk calls.

It makes a 12-hour shift feel twice as long.

Plus, you're trapped in a car all day

with an entitled prima Donna coated in body spray.

Officer Nolan,

you want to take a guess why we're playing this game?

Because you're giving me the vip ride along?

- No. - Really?

No. You absolutely got the ride along.

He's waiting in the captain's office for you now.

Sir, is it too late to ask for a sick day?

- Yes, it is. - Uh, who is this vip, anyway?

Thank you so much for allowing this. Of course.

LAPD always appreciates when Hollywood gets it right.

Ah, no danger of that with me, huh?

No, I-I'm just moving this movie franchise of mine

from New York to I.A.,

so I thought I should get out on the street here,

see how I.A.'s finest get things done.

What movie is that?

It's "trading fire."

And if five is half as good as four,

I will be a happy man.

Mr. Payne, meet officers Talia bishop and John Nolan.

You'll be riding with them today.

- It's a pleasure. - I am such a huge fan.

Oh, I'm so excited to be riding along

with the oldest rookie in the world.

I don't... uh, well, I wouldn't say world.

Don't sell yourself short, James. John.

Captain, once again, thank you so much for allowing this.

I know the rules of the ride along.

I'll be happy with whatever level of calls you give us.

I appreciate that, but we will make sure

that you get to see some action.

Great. Great.

He does not get anywhere near danger.

Is that understood?

Yes, ma'am.

It is such an honor to be the one...

So, what's it gonna cost me

to get to see some real action, huh?

And don't forget I have what they call "stupid money."

If you don't put that away, this ride along

is gonna be over before it even starts.

Tough negotiator, huh?

She's not negotiating.

- I heard a rumor. - About what?

My dad said a detective position is opening up,

and you and Talia are top contenders.

So, I would keep an eye out for the tap.

What do you know about the tap?

It's how the higher-ups signal

that you're a shoo-in for detective.

"Officer, you should think about taking the exam."

Wink, wink.

I am so ready to move up.

Did your dad say anything else?

Anything I can use to get a leg up over Talia?

No. Mnh-mnh.

Listen, I really shouldn't have told you that.

Don't worry. I won't say anything.

But I definitely appreciate the heads up.

7-Adam-7, reporting a possible assault in progress.

Sounds like someone's getting killed.

Police! Open up!

What the hell are you doing? Nothing.

Uh, no, I've... I've heard of this before.

Did you shock yourself so you can feel an adrenaline rush?

Dude, y-you should try it.

It really just clears the sinuses.

Where did all this stuff come from?

The Jason bought it from a friend.

Really? And where exactly does your friend work?

The... hospital store.

Okay.

Look, the Jason is gonna put on the handcuffs,

because he's under arrest.

Hold up, boot.

We're not looking to arrest this guy. We're not?

Not if he can point us towards someone more worthy of jail.

How about it?

I can make the charges go away, but to do that,

I need to know the name of the guy

you got all this stolen equipment from.

S-sorry.

The battery was dead, so they had to find us another shop,

and then I had to put gas in it.

But we're ready to roll now, so...

You know, when I was a rookie, I got here two hours before roll call

to get the best shop from motor pool,

re-wash it, and load the gear.

Is this the cop version of walking five miles in the snow?

This isn't story time, boot.

I'm reminding you how easy you have it.

Understood, sir.

Thank you for all your support.

Officer Bradford, sergeant grey wants to see you in his office.

Get the shop set up. I'll be right back. Here you go.

Does this vest make me look fat?

What, are you kidding? You look like you're ready

to star in "trading fire five."

Yeah, I've been training with these special forces guys.

Oh, the same guys who trained Tom for the last movie?

I watch all the behind-the-scenes videos.

Wilshire units,

we have shots fired, MacArthur park.

Let's go to that.

Guys, let's go to that. I've got Lakers tickets

with your name on them if you say yes.

Sorry, I'm a clippers gal.

Jonah, can you help me out, please?

Me? Um... Sorry.

The t.O. Dictates which calls we take.

7-Adam-15, possible 459

at 910 seabright place. What's a 459?

7-Adam-15 responding.

What's a 459?

Real, authentic police work.

Yeah.

Come in.

That's not a good sign.

No, it's not.

Look, there's no easy way to say this.

I was just notified that detectives made a drug bust.

I recognized the suspect's name.

It's your wife.

What's the charge?