05x05 - Non-Essential Personnel

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[ Skitters screeching ]

[ Indistinct shouting ]

[ Skitters hissing ]

You got it?

Man: Yeah.

You got it?!

I got it!

[ Shouting continues ]

We can't stay here!

Man: Can we get some help, please?

Rob: We can't go out there, Isabella.

We have no food, no water. We're gonna starve!

Do you think you have to tell me that?

Look, if we stay here, we're dead!

[ Breathing heavily ]

I'm leaving.

Come on, guys.

Rob, you're with us.

She's not coming back.

We just have to wait for an opening.

Rob: I think we're clear.

[ Woman breathing shakily ]

[ Door creaks ]

Isabella: Come on, guys.

Let's go.

Let's go.

[ Growls ]

Skitter!

[ Screams ]

Hurry!

[ Skitter screeches ]

Go! Hurry, all of you!

[ Rumbling ]

Come on! Come on, come on!

[ Screaming ]

No!

[ Siren chirping ]

[ Tires screech ]

[ Hisses, roars ]

[ Both panting ]

♪ Falling Skies 5x05 ♪
Non-Essential Personnel
Original Air Date on July 26, 2015

Hal's not here, Pope.

Where is he?

Pope!

Pope: Check the dumpster in the back.

No. No, no, no, no.

Yeah, I-I'm trying to remember where I put the body.

Why are you doing this?

I spent years risking my life for you, and what do I get?

Exile, proscribed, cut off.

You didn't give us any choice.

Just like you didn't have a choice to save Sara?

Well, now I'm giving you orders, Mason.

Next stop's a playground 4 miles south, at Arbor and 2nd.

Will Hal be there?

I really hope you get to him in time.

We set inside?

Yeah.

They've been hiding out in that neighborhood for the past few weeks, ever since the power went down.

The skitters were finally able to weed them out.

Good idea saving them. We can use them.

Did you sort them?

Yep. Good to go.

My name's John Pope.

And this place looks like home.

Sight lines in every direction.

We've got a lot of g*ns -- just not enough hands to put them in.

Stay with us, you'll survive, but we can't afford any liabilities.

That's why this man spoke to each and every one of you before he brought you over.

He was conducting a bit of a... stealth interview -- see who can pull their weight and who can't.

Him... him...

Her...

Her.

You four can't fight.

You've been deemed nonessential personnel.

I'm afraid I'm gonna have to ask you to leave.

The rest of you can stay, if you want.

Or you can take your chances out there.

Come on, now.

I'm a nurse.

You could use me.

That could be useful.

Well, it's got to be a package deal.

Their ship has sailed.

[ Indistinct talking ]

All right.

All right, let's move out, people!

We're on our way to D.C.!

Let's go.

[ Engine turns over ]

Anthony: Let's get these carts put in here, guys.

Can I get all those tires put up on the wall?

Fortify the barrier. Come on.

[ Anthony continues indistinctly ]

[ indistinct shouting ]

[ Engine revving unevenly ]

Your automobile is too loud.

She's exactly as loud as she's supposed to be.

That engine purr is one of the sexiest sounds alive.

That engine's purr will broadcast our position to anyone within a half-mile radius.

Uh, the -- the -- the tactical value of this vehicle is minimal at best.

Ohh, God. Please.

Just let me enjoy this.

For a minute.

No more backseat driving.

But I am in the front seat.

Man: Take cover!

[ Indistinct shouting ]

What the hell?!

Can't get through. Got us boxed in both sides.

Where's it coming from?!

There!

Return fire!

That balcony! Now!

Why'd you stick your neck out for those people back there?

If I talked you into saving them, they would have owed me.

You're just gaining favors. Is that it?

I don't buy it.

I think you're weak.

There's no room for any of that around here.

Do you want to know who I am?

I'm someone who sees it like it is.

The only reason people do things for each other is because they expect something in return.

That's why they're here.

That's why I'm here.

This is the way things have always worked, and that's the only truth there is.

[ Sniffs ]

If I had a beer, I'd drink to that.

Since we're talking truth...

There's a man... behind that door.

I put him there.

His father k*lled someone... very close and important to me.

So you took something important from him.

Tom: Pope!

Pope, are you there?

There's daddy now.

Pope!

You at the playground?

[ Breathing heavily ]

He's not here, is he?

No.

Nobody there but you.

You want me to go through what you went through?

Is that it -- Hal has to die in front of me the way that Sara d*ed in front of you?

Don't you say that name!

You don't say that name!

I'll cut his heart out right here, right now you say that again!

So Hal's still alive?

Listen to me.

If Hal's still alive, it's not too late.

You can still let him go.

You go your way, I go my way.

It's not too late for you.

It's not too late for me?

Well, there you go again, Mason, barking orders.

You really have no idea how much trouble he's in, do you?

But when you hear his voice...

Then you'll see exactly how not in control you really are.

Pope!

Wakey, wakey.

[ Whistles ]

That's what I always liked about you, Hal.

You got teeth. Not afraid to bite.

Go to hell, assh*le.

Oh, we're already there, kid.

You hear this, Tom?

Pope!

You hear this?

Huh?! You hear this?!

[ Screaming ]

Aaaah! [ Grunts ]

Yaaaah!

[ Groaning ]

[ Grunting loudly ]

Still not too late for me?!

Tom?

Tom?

I'm gonna k*ll you.

Take Arbor street 2 miles east until you come to the urgent-care clinic.

Call me then.

Isabella, find a first-aid kit and make sure he doesn't bleed out.

Man: Go, go!

[ g*nf*re ]

Keep your head down!

Man: We want the pickup truck and half your weapons and a*mo -- now!

That's not happening!

Give us what we want, or we take out a vehicle every 30 seconds!

Your choice!

30, 29, 28...

They only asked for one vehicle.

That could mean there's not that many of them up there.

They are in a tactically superior position, and they are concealed.

A frontal as*ault will result in heavy casualties.

...22, 21...

Okay, we can't risk any more casualties.

Let's just give them our damn a*mo.

So they can turn around and sh**t us in the back with our own b*ll*ts?

I'm going in.

I'm gonna talk them down. That's what I'm gonna do.

That's su1c1de.

We can't lose our a*mo, and we can't lose our vehicle.

But, Dan, we can't lose you.

Well, you haven't.

And you won't.

Man: ...7, 6...

2nd Mass, stand down!

...3, 2, 1!

Don't sh**t!

Time's up!

I want to talk for my people, face-to-face.

I'm unarmed.

Okay?

Hey! St-- stand down! I said stand down, everybody!

One more step, and you die!

We're gonna...

We're not gonna be f*ring at you.

There'll be no more g*nshots from us.

Just me -- walking.

Here I am.

I'm unarmed and...

[ Door creaks ]

Okay.

I'm coming in.

Hello?

Guys, stand down.

[ Door creaks ]

Wha--

Man: I've got your man!

He's injured. Do you want him back?

Start stacking g*ns and a*mo against the door.

You give us proof he's alive!

Or we're coming the hell in!

One person comes to see.

[ Door creaks ]

That's enough.

He's hurt.

I'm a doctor. Let me --

I don't care.

You're surrounded.

We can overrun you.

No. You won't.

Anne, I got this.

Tell her what you told me.

I got a wife... two sons... In here.

I need more g*ns and a*mo to protect them, and I need your truck to get the hell out of here.

And if I think they're in danger for even a second... your husband's dead.

Anne, honey... I'm telling you -- I got this.

[ g*n cocks ]

[ Gasps ]

Easy.

Okay. Okay.

Easy.

[ Door creaks ]

Here we are.

[ Breathing heavily ]

He's alive, but he's hurt.

There's only one gunman.

Then we're moving in?

No.

He says he's doing this to protect his family.

He's got a wife and a couple of kids.

Weaver says he's got this.

We're gonna trust him -- for the moment.

[ Breathing heavily ]

Gunman: Move.

Move!

All right, stop. Sit down. Hands behind your head.

[ Groans ]

Well, that's great.

[ Clears throat ]

Give me the Kn*fe.

It's not gonna take long. I got to fix my arm.

That's the only thing that's gonna happen here.

Give me the Kn*fe now.

[ Groaning ]

You want to die? Do you?

Whoa!

[ Gasping ]

Look like you've been through hell.

Yeah, thanks to a couple cops.

Cops?

Two guys in a cop car, anyway -- police Bronco.

What did they look like?

One guy was bald, the other black.

They have a prisoner with them -- young guy, dark hair, mid 20s?

I didn't see anyone like that.

[ Sighs ] What happened?

We were pinned by some skitters in one of the ghettos.

Those two guys... Rescued us.

Then they started picking people out, choosing who they thought would be useful to them.

We didn't make the cut.

The rest of them, though, they're with him.

How many does he have with him?

Including the guy he came with, 11.

He said he was gonna arm them all.

You're going after that guy?

He's got my son.

Where was the last place you saw him?

[ Grunts, inhales sharply ]

Come on. At least say something.

I've been trying to talk to you for the past 20 minutes.

I overheard you when you were outside.

Those people Pope made you leave behind --

I think that you stuck your neck out for them because you care.

And yeah, you're playing it cool, calm, but I can tell you're scared.

You have to stop talking.

[ Chuckling ] Oh. She speaks.

She wants me to shut up -- maybe 'cause I'm telling her the truth she doesn't want to hear.

You don't know what you're talking about.

I've got it under control.

No. You don't.

He's insane.

Trust me on that.

Yeah.

The more crazy and brutal they are, the longer they stay in charge.

Wow.

I feel sorry for you if you actually believe that.

I believe enough of it.

[ Zipper closes ]

I'm sorry this is happening to you.

Right.

I'll feel sorry for you when Pope finds out you're not a nurse.

I got a 13-year-old brother can stitch better than that.

I was a bit rushed.

Bullshit. You're not a nurse.

You think he's not gonna figure that out?

Listen to me. I can get you to my people safely.

If Pope is pr--

If Pope what?

He's trying to make me let him go.

Is that right?

He putting up a good argument?

No.

Been a day and a half.

You haven't had a single drink of water.

You got to be thirsty as all hell, brother.

You know, if and when we b*at these alien sons of b*tches and have to rebuild society, I think your daddy wants the job.

Leader of the new world.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

Is that right?

Well, Volm are out there broadcasting his orders all over the country.

I'd say he's lining up the gig to me.

You know, Hal, when two guys sit down and have a drink together, usually, they see eye-to-eye.

I'll give you a sip of water.

Then all you got to do is admit it --

I mean, it looks convenient.

That's all.

You can give me a drink if you want.

'Cause I would love to spit it back in your damn face.

[ Groaning ]

Why can't you see it?

Why can't you see?

[ Groans ]

I need you to see what I've seen for three years.

Don't you understand?

If people trust Tom Mason, more people are gonna die.

Why can't you see that?

[ Gasping ]

[ Groans ]

He's gotten so many people k*lled.

Just admit that.

Say that, Hal. Say that.

Say "he's gotten so many people k*lled."

Say it.

[ Groans ]

Say it. Say the words.

Say the words "he's gotten so many people k*lled."

[ Groans ]

Say it. Say it.

Say the words!

Say the words! Just say the g*dd*mn words, Hal!

Just say it!

You say it, you son of a bitch!

We'd all be dead if it wasn't for him!

If you think that you're a victim and he's the enemy, you've lost your g*dd*mn mind!

[ g*n cocks ]

Fine! Do it!

Coward!

[ g*nf*re, creature screeches, indistinct shouting ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Groaning ]

[ g*nf*re, shouting continue ]

Anthony: Everyone on high alert!

What happened?

Hornet att*ck.

How many?

Just one.

One? Nine of you couldn't take out one bug?

No. This was bigger -- thicker.

I'm telling you, man, it wouldn't go down, like it was on steroids or something.

[ Groaning ]

Can he walk?

Oh, God! I don't know.

What do you mean you don't know? Can he fight or not?

I don't know. I just need more time to ex--

No liabilities.

Bury him out back.

Rebecca: Tom.

You have to stop.

No, no, no, no. I don't have time for this.

I got to get my son.

We can't let you risk your life.

Why? Tell me.

No more cryptic bullshit. No more metaphors.

Just tell me.

If you die...

The entire w*r will be lost.

What are you talking about? We're winning.

We're kicking their ass.

It won't last.

The Espheni will rebuild, as they've done with countless civilizations before.

In a year, it will be as if none of your victories ever happened.

We're creating a new w*apon that may finally wipe them out forever.

But we need you, Tom -- only you, no one else -- to deliver it.

If you die...

Everything will be lost.

You know what you're asking me to do?

Just leave my son inside?

Sacrifice him to the greater good?

No. Not this time. Not anymore.

Tom. I love you.

You're not Rebecca.

Can't believe we're giving up half our a*mo.

Man: Yeah, it's a death wish.

Your family back there?

Those your kids' drawings, huh?

[ Groans ]

I have children, too.

Well...

Had, I guess.

Both daughters.

What do you mean, "had"?

I mean they're dead.

Was this during the invasion?

One during and one... after.

You would have done anything to protect them.

So you understand.

Why are you looking back there?

You think they need your help?

They're fine.

They don't need anybody else.

I'm their father.

They're safe with me.

Understand?

Yeah. I do.

[ Tap on window ]

Man: All right, that's it.

That's the last of it.

Well...

I guess that's all of it.

If -- if...

If I let you go, they're just gonna barge in here and take everything back.

Wait a minute. We had a deal.

We don't.

You think I'm stupid?

No, I don't think you're stupid.

Leave the keys in the pickup and move south!

Do not stop!

I'll let him go in a day, and he'll catch up!

Crazy son of a bitch.

[ Sighs ]

All right, fine.

We're gonna go south, like he wants, but then we're doubling back, and we're getting Weaver the hell out of there.

Hal: What happened out there?

Hornet att*cked.

Ken broke his ankle, so Pope sh*t him right in front of me.

Writing's on the wall. You can see that.

If you stay here, you're dead.

I know.

That's why I'm leaving.

You are?

Yeah, staying with Pope was never part of the plan.

He gave it to me a couple of hours ago.

While he was doing that... I borrowed these.

I told you I had it under control.

He put all the g*ns in the paint shop.

That's my last stop before I get the hell out of here.

Well, color me impressed.

So, you gonna release me?

[ Scoffs ]

You still don't trust me?

Of course not.

The 2nd Mass will take you in. We're good people.

If you can read me half as well as you can read Pope, you know I'm telling you the truth.

I've been with good people before.

Well, we're different.

Everyone says they're different.

We're putting the world back the way that it used to be, and we're doing that by being there for each other.

That's how we started. That's how we're gonna end.

Man: I have a few more if you need them.

Just right over here. You can just set it down.

Right here.

Over there.

[ Shouts indistinctly ]

Man #2: Clear!

[ Indistinct shouting in distance ]

Ready?

All right.

[ Indistinct shouting in distance ]

[ Gasps ]

Aah!

[ Groans ]

[ Indistinct shouting ]

Aah! Aah!

Man: We have a breach in the perimeter!

Man #2: How many are there?

Dad!

Over that way! By the truck!

Get out of here!

Man: Go, go, go, go! There he is!

[ Screaming ]

Come on! Come on! We got to go!

[ Engine turns over ]

[ Engine revs ]

Gunman: If we stick together, we're one.

We are one -- what's our motto?

What's our motto?

[ Door opens ]

Everything all right in there?

Hey, I could use some water.

Thank you.

Put down the r*fle.

Put it down.

Take it easy.

It's not happening.

Maggie: Okay.

I'll go first.

Ohh.

God!

Hey. You okay?

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Groans ]

Do you feel that? That rush?

Yeah, all I could think about...

[ Breathing heavily ]

Why is this happening now?

I don't know. Maybe it's -- it's the -- it's the adrenaline.

God, I hate not being in control.

I can't take it anymore.

[ Voice breaking ] I hate it.

Me too.

Okay.

Just focus.

How long you think you can hold that g*n steady?

Back away!

Ben, Maggie, stop. Stand down.

Easy, friend.

Easy.

What do you want from us?

We want to help you.

I don't need your help.

My family doesn't need your help.

I've been looking into your eyes, and I see the same look that I had when I lost my -- my children.

Hey, man.

And it's not just me.

It's not just me.

My friend out there -- she just lost her little girl three months ago -- his sister.

I've been where you've been, brother.

I walked those dark roads -- every single one of them.

And I wouldn't be standing in front of you right now if it wasn't for my people.

We call ourselves the 2nd Mass.

When I lost my girls, they were there for me.

I was lucky.

If they hadn't been, I'd be you -- standing there now, just like you.

There's not that many of us left, is there?

And now we need each other more than ever.

And when we win this w*r -- we're gonna win this w*r! We're gonna win it.

And the people that we're gonna lean on, they're not necessarily gonna be our blood, but they're gonna be family.

They're gonna...

They're gonna be family.

They have to be.

We've all lost so many.

And I don't see that we have any other choice.

Do you?

I know you.

I know you.

Do you understand?

You're not the only one.

You're not the only one.

What's behind that door?

My God.

Gunman: I got the skitters that did this.

[ Breathing shakily ]

[ Voice breaking ] At least I did that.

Right, baby?

I was too l-late.

But at -- at least I did that.

My baby.

My baby.

My baby!

[ Wailing ]

My baby!

[ Wailing continues ]

I think the second he mentioned his family, I knew.

Looking at him, it's like seeing myself after I lost Jeanne.

Or like seeing you after you lost Lexi.

We can't just leave him here.

He needs our help.

[ Sighs ]

He tried to k*ll you, Dan.

Well...

Hey, you were there for me.

I'm trying to be there for you.

If we just leave him to wither away, what does that say about us?

I think we have a good sh*t at helping this guy out.

I get it.

...honey.

[ Chuckles ]

All right.

Never got your name.

Marty.

Marty.

Daniel.

Isabella: How many more times do we need to circle this area?

Hal: As many as it takes. I got to find my dad.

You know, I can't believe it's taken me this long to say this, but thank you -- for getting me out of there.

[ Chuckles ]

You got yourself out.

It was something you said.

Yeah? What was that?

That everything starts and ends with just being there for each other.

My dad used to say something similar.

And then I realized all I was talking about was surviving.

And all you were talking about was living.

[ Chuckles lightly ]

Pope.

John.

Where is he?