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In Toronto…
Over on Layfette Blvd. Oliver is with Traci in 1505...
Traci: how are you holding up after everything that has happened?
Oliver: hanging in there taking one day at a time
Traci: alright now what should I know?
Oliver: do as I say not as I do. The things you learned at the academy have not actually prepared you for life on the streets. Pay close attention to everything and always remember to have your partner's back
Dispatch: 1505 please respond to an assault in progress on the corner of Union St and Main St proceed with caution
Oliver: press the button the side of your radio and confirm we are responding
She does as she's told
Traci: 1505 responding to Union and Main 10-4
Oliver hit's the sirens and lights and they speed off to the scene
Corner of Union and Main…
They pull up and get out of the car, there are two Caucasian females in their mid 30's. One is bleeding profusely from a stab wound in her stomach and the other is holding a 6 inch pocket knife dripping with blood
Oliver: miss I need you to drop the knife
Assailant: she's going to pay for what she's done
Oliver: what is she going to pay for?
Assailant: she stole my husband from his family we were happy and she ruined our lives
Oliver: I see, well how about you drop the knife and we can talk about it
Traci meanwhile is trying to stop the bleeding on the victim with her hands. The assailant runs toward Traci trying to get to the other woman when Oliver takes out his taser and he zaps the assailant who drops to the ground convulsing
Traci: OMG
Oliver: call an ambulance
She takes out her phone and calls for one while Oliver takes care of the assailant
Over on Wise Lane…
Frank is with Chris in 1519 having a conversation of their own
Chris: I am sorry that you lost your job
Frank: it's not your fault I just wasn't suited for it but it's time to move on
Chris: I guess your right
Frank: now what do you expect to get out of this job?
Chris: learn everything I can and do my job to the best of my ability
Frank: good now lets get a move on
The patrol their assigned area
It's bright and early Wednesday morning at 1593 Bear Paw Circle Red Lodge, Montana…
Addison Bailey and her best friend Taylor Stewart are getting ready to head south for the weekend
Taylor: hey what's taking so long?
Addison: sorry my mom was asking me something
Taylor: oh what's up?
Addison: she wanted me to give Riley her new phone number and to tell her she said hello
Taylor: ok I wonder how she's doing?
Addison: not sure I know she's been super busy though
Her mom comes out of the house
Sierra: hey girls drive safe and call when you stop for the night
Addison: sure mom love you bye
Sierra: love you too and drive like your life depended on it
Taylor: you got it
They start the truck and they pull out of the driveway with their horses in tow and they head for I-255 and Dallas, Texas
Meanwhile in Cedar City, Utah…
It's 5:00 am at 531 Antelope Rd…
Dusty Jenkins is also headed for Dallas and she is having breakfast with her parents before heading out
Tawnee: you will keep in touch won't you?
Dusty: yes mom I will
Jet: honey I don't like you driving such a long distance by yourself
Dusty: I'll be ok dad don't worry
Jet: that's just it I do worry about you since you're my only daughter I can't help it
Dusty: I know but I'll be ok dad I promise
He gets up and goes into the other room and grabs a can of mace
Tawnee: honey what are you doing?
He comes back into the kitchen
Jet: honey please take this
Dusty: mace really dad?
Jet: please for my own peace of mind
Dusty: alright if you insist
She takes the can and puts it in her bag
Tawnee: alright honey you need to hit the road
Dusty: bye mom and dad I love you
They give their daughter a hug and kiss then she gets into her truck and heads out for Texas
It's an hour later in Toronto…
23 Moon Circle…
Everyone is at Tommy's house waiting for Traci, Nick and Andy to arrive so they can leave
Charlotte: do they know what time to be here?
Riley: I think so
Kayla and Tyler are dead to the world in the back of Riley's truck
Dylan: who are you excited to see?
Riley: Addison, Taylor, Logan, Merrick and Maverick it's been to long since I've seen my friends I have a lot to tell them
Just then Traci, Andy and Nick arrive
Andy: sorry we are late someone wanted to pack everything including the kitchen sink
She looks over at Traci
Traci: what?
Riley: everyone ready to hit the road alright then follow us then we're going to take I-57S to 1-30W call if you loose us and get lost
Charlotte: alright
Traci gets into the passenger side of Charlotte's truck and they all follow Riley toward Dallas
It's 8:20 am 10063 Happy Jack Rd. Cheyenne, Wyoming
Merrick and Harlee Jacobs are packing the rest of their gear before heading out to pick up their friend Logan Reid in Casper
Harlee: what do we still need to pack?
Merrick: where are my chaps?
Harlee: all of your gear is in the horse trailer I just need my bridles and blankets could you please grab them for me
Merrick: you got it
He goes into the barn and grabs what his sister asked for and her phone rings and it's Logan
On the Phone…
Harlee: hey Logan what's up?
Logan: I am gonna make my way down and I'll catch you there
Harlee: oh why aren't you waiting for us?
Logan: if I don't get out of here soon I am going to strangle someone I'll explain later
Harlee: alright drive safe and we'll catch you later
Logan: bye
They hang up just as Merrick comes out of the barn carrying her tack in his arms
Merrick: who was that?
Harlee: Logan he's on his way there and he sounded stressed
Merrick: must be Courtney getting on his nerves I told him she was high Maintance
Harlee: I've never met her so I don't know
Merrick: ready to hit the road?
Harlee: yeah it's a shame that Memphis couldn't go but she was unable to get time off of work
Merrick: I know but she'll be watching with mom and dad
Harlee: let's get going we have a long ride ahead of us
They both get into the truck and they also make their way to Dallas
It's Thursday Morning at 26 Lakeview Dr. in Amarillo, Texas Home of Maverick Jones
He is spending time with his wife Carly before heading out to the Rolling Thunder Arena in Dallas for the weekend
Carly: I am sorry I can't go with you this time
Maverick: I know but someone has to take care of the animals
Carly: have you heard anything from Riley and what she's been up to?
Maverick: I haven't but I did talk to her the other day and she sounded happy
Carly: well give her my love
Maverick: I will you going to be watching?
Carly: don't I always I love you
She stands on her tippi toes and kisses her husband
Maverick: I love you too honey
They say goodbye as he heads for Dallas
692 Ridgeline Rd. Kearney, Nebraska…
Killian and Wyatt Johnson are headed out for the rodeo as well
Killian: when do we have to be there?
Wyatt: before tomorrow smart ass are you ready to hit the road?
Wyatt: I am excited to get going it's going to be a great weekend
They lock up the house and head out
936 Outlaw Rd. Dodge City, Kansas…
A.J. Landry is having lunch with his wife Cody and their daughter Catalin before he heads out for the weekend
Catalin: daddy your going to be careful right?
A.J.: yes I will baby
Cody: wish we could make the trip too but the doctor said I can't travel
A.J.: that's alright you'll watch on TV
Cody: yes we will
She leans over the table and kisses her husband
A.J.: just a few more months to go
Catalin: I am getting a baby sister right?
Cody: yes honey at least that is what the doctor said at the last check up
A.J.: I guess I should be going I love you both so much
Cody: drive safe and give everyone my love
A.J.: I will on both counts
He gets up and gives them both hugs and kisses and then leaves for the rodeo