Falling Skies

Don't do it.

Please.

We're almost home.

There's no home. Not yet.

We haven't eaten in three days.

Dan, you all right?

Yeah, yeah. I'm fine. Let's keep moving.

There's no one here.

It's a message from Hal.

See, I told you he'd be fine.

Hal's telling us they had to leave.

Those numbers should tell us where they went.

Why don't we try to scare up some food

while you decipher the message?

Hey, Dad. What are you looking at?

Uh, coordinates.

Longitude and latitude.

30 miles to the southwest.

Right there.

Hmm. Another hike. We can do it.

What do you think's over there?

I don't know.

"Croatoan" implies that Hal

took everybody to a safer place.

I suggest we go join them.

A place of...

All will...

...26.

All will be welcome.

A place of peace.

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He goes down about 100 yards,

turns around, and comes back. It's too tight, man.

We can't get 50 people through there

without that thing taking notice.

We got to find another way.

All right.

So, this way's out.

The safety zone from Lourdes' transmission

can't be more than 10 miles away.

The Espheni have this area locked down

looking for us escapees from the ghetto.

Well, with no firepower,

we can't even fight our way through. Yeah.

Our only chance might be to sneak through their lines.

Mechs, mechs, and more mechs.

Here, here.

So, you're saying the scout was a success.

Yeah, it's just another scar to show the grandkids.

Listen, we barely made it out of there, man. All right?

We bumped into a couple skitters. It wasn't good.

Next time, we might not be so lucky.

No escape route. We're just sitting targets here.

It's only a matter of time before we get --

You're not much of

the cheerleading type, are you, Dingaan?

All right, we got to find a better way

to get some intel on these Espheni positions.

We can't make it through this minefield

if we don't know where the mines are.

Yeah, well, I left my crystal ball

back in the magical land of Oz.

You know what? There actually might be a way.

I need to see the Volm about a map.

We feared you had been captured.

- There are Espheni troops everywhere. - No.

We just thought we'd play a little hide-and-seek.

That was the overlord from the ghetto --

the one I burnt.

For an Overload to personally oversee ground forces

is atypical of Espheni tactics.

He's looking for you, Tom.

Well, let him look.

We're gonna put as much distance

between this place and us as possible.

Did you find any food?

Unfortunately, no.

But I did find this in one of the office closets.

Got some mileage on it, but it's gonna come in handy.

Sure could have used this when we saw that cottontail.

Huh, buddy?

But I'm sure that Hal rounded up some supplies

before they bugged out.

I can tough it out, sir.

Yeah, don't worry. We know exactly where Hal's headed.

Can't be more than a day ahead of us.

I cannot join you, I'm afraid.

Why not?

It is imperative that I confirm

the position of my reconnaissance team.

Progress must continue

on locating the Espheni power source.

I will find you as soon as I'm able.

Might be kind of dangerous out there alone.

I will be fine.

And I will be joining you soon.

Uh...

Be safe, Tom Mason.

You too.

Cochise.

Gentlemen.

Think he'll be okay, Dad? He's gonna be fine.

He knows how to handle himself. Let's move out.

What are your plans for my daughter?

I'm protecting her.

From what?

I'm warning you.

This can get very ugly very fast.

Why were you sent here to interfere with her?

No one sent me. I'm acting on my own

to keep her safe, to join her on the path to peace.

You expect me to believe

you want peace between our races?

You don't have even the slightest idea

what she is, do you?

I'm not like the others. I'm not involved in your war.

Lexi is something new and unique --

a link between human and Espheni.

Please believe me. I don't.

What possible reason could I have for trusting you?

If you don't, it could be

very dangerous for her and for you.

Something's wrong with Ben.

What are you doing to him?

This connection is difficult for him.

I certainly don't want any harm to come to him.

Let him go! Now!

Now!

It's too much for him!

He needs a break!

Don't think this is over.

I'm coming back.

And next time, I won't be so gentle.

You will tell me what I want to know.

Looks like they got the trucks moving.

I knew Hal was okay.

We can follow these tracks, but let's keep our eyes open.

Heads up.

We got bogeys up there.

You smell that?

They're cooking something.

Could be refugees from the ghetto.

Probably best we go around them.

Dad... They have food.

Okay.

Maybe this time we'll catch a break.

I'll cover you.

Stick with me, Matt. Stay close.

Ooh.

We don't want any trouble.

We've been on the run a few days and we smelled your food.

Who's "we"?

Well, let's just start with me.

Name's Tom Mason.

Don't have any more food, pal. Sorry.

Tom Mason?

Yeah.

You're a legend, man.

You're the ghost!

Oh, we heard all about you.

Yeah. I-I'm Nick Phillips. This is my brother, Cooper.

Hey. Uh, what's ours is yours.

Please, come join us.

This is Colonel Weaver, My son, Matt.

Hey, Matt. Colonel.

Come over by the fire. There you go.

You go easy on it. You'll give yourself a gut ache.

Oh, that's all right. I think a gut ache is exactly what the doctor ordered.

Thank you. Our pleasure.

You said you would talk to him,

but instead you took him hostage.

You lied to me! My own mother.

The Espheni are monsters, Lexi.

He's not like the others. He's lying to you.

You said you only wanted to

talk to him, that you wouldn't harm him.

I haven't harmed him. I'm only trying to protect you.

So is he. When the walls came down,

when we had to run, he found me.

He kept me safe.

You have to let him go.

I can't do that.

Don't make me defy you.

We both know I don't need your permission.

Maybe not.

But I am still your mother,

and you do need to deal with me, Lexi,

because I have been fighting those animals

a lot longer than you can imagine.

That thing is locked up for a damn good reason.

And that is to protect you. That's my job.

And I'm not gonna stop until I know you

and the rest of our family is safe.

I need him, and you're keeping him from me!

Lexi!

Lexi!

I can't breathe!

Lexi! Lexi!

Lexi! Ugh!

Lexi?