Scene: Lab. Kate enters.

Kate: "Barry. Grab a kit. I need you to accompany me to a scene down in the old warehouse district. You're driving."

Barry: "Why don't you send the wicked witch and a couple of flying monkeys?"

Kate: "Because the wicked... (catches herself) Dr. Hunt is off today to attend a school function with her daughter."

Barry: "And why my car? You don't have paresthesia. You can drive just fine."

Kate: "Where we're going isn't a very nice neighborhood. I'm afraid my car will get jacked. Nobody will steal yours. If they do, I'm sure they'll bring it back."

Barry: "I resent your disrespect of my transportation. It might be true, but still, this is my seething with resentment face."

Kate: "I'll reimburse for mileage."

Barry: "I'm feeling better now."

(cut to afterward. Again, main plot points where Kate examines the body, etc. Pick up where they are all going back around a building. Kate, Barry, Samantha and Bud.)

Kate: "I would guess from the manner of death that this was a gang killing. Probably drug-related or something. We'll run a tox screen for drugs and pre-cursors."

Sam: "Looking for drug makers as well as drug users. Smart call."

(They approach a break in the wall of the building, a boarded up doorway, something like that. About six feet deep, but no way out. Sam hears something, looks back over her shoulder.)

Sam: "Gun!"

(She tries to push Kate and Barry into the doorway. Kate ends up there, but Barry is a little big for her to push. Bud turns and sees gunman, pulls his gun. Gunshots are heard. Sam goes down, maybe because she bounces off Barry, or maybe she is hit. Barry dives inside the doorway. Firing ensues. Bud ducks into the doorway, Sam is left outside. Barry grabs her by most convenient appendage and drags her in the doorway, with her getting off a a few rounds. Bud tries to duck out and return fire.)

(Bud calls for back-up)

Bud: "He's got way more firepower than we do. I don't know if I can hold him off for long. I've only got my spare clip left. What do you have, Sam?"

Sam: "I left my spare clip in the car. I've got two rounds left."

Bud: "We're in trouble."

Sam: "I'm hit in the leg."

Kate: "Well, I'm a doctor. Let me take a look."

Barry: "Sam, you know she mostly works on dead people."

Kate: "That could be all of us if back-up doesn't get here."

Bud: "Barry, why don't you call for an ambulance while I'm trying to hold him off?"

Barry: "How about if you let me use your gun, Sam? You look otherwise occupied."

Sam: "I can't give you my department-issue firearm."

Barry: "How about if you pass out for a minute and I take advantage of the situation?"

Bud: "She looks unconscious to me. Probably the pain."

Sam: "Oh, go ahead and take it. How much damage can you do with two rounds, anyway?"

Barry takes the gun, pulls out his cell phone, starts pushing buttons.

Kate: "What are you going to do with that, update your Facebook status to deceased? Tweet 'Bang bang, UR dead gunman'?"

Barry: "I'm not addicted to my cell phone and social media like some people. I have an idea."

He takes his cell phone, turns on the camera, puts it to just poking out around the corner.

Barry: "That guy knows Bud has called it in. He's either going to have to leave or come after us real soon now. Don't waste your ammo, Bud. Make him come to us."

Barry assumes a prone position, gun hand up. Bud is above him, back to the wall. Tense moments pass. Sirens sound.

Barry (quietly): "Here he comes."

Suddenly, Barry reaches around the corner and fires, aiming his shot from the phone's camera. Hear a little bit of return fire at the same time, then it stops.

Barry: "Dropped him. I can cover you while you get his gun, Bud."

Bud: "OK."

(Bud goes out, weapon drawn, Barry looks around the corner and keeps a gun on the shooter.)

Bud: "We're clear. I've got his gun, and he's not breathing. I'll call it in."

Barry (sits up): "Still have one bullet left for Sam to bite on if you don't have any anesthetic."

(he hands her the gun back)

Kate: "I think we'll wait for the EMTs. She's bleeding, but nothing vital."

Bud: "That was one hell of a shot. How did you do that?"

Barry: "I was feeling lucky, punk."

Bud: "I'm not buying any lottery tickets today. I think we used up our quota of luck."

(cut to later. Sam is loaded into the ambulance. Kate and Barry get in his car.)

Kate: "Looks like Sam will make it."

Barry: "Well, if you're going to get shot, having a skilled medical professional on hand doesn't hurt."

Kate: "I don't think I was the only skilled professional on hand."

Barry: "Huh?"

Kate: "I saw you. Lucky shot, my ass."

Barry: "What, do you think I've been practicing this?"

Kate: "Not that specifically, but you've sure got more experience than just video games. You dropped him with a single round. Curious. From where I was, it looked as though you simply expected one shot to be enough. You were prepared to take a second, but you didn't think you'd need to. You just watched him go down. Hardly an amateur skill level. Anything you'd like to share?"

Barry: "Uh, not really. I'd prefer to keep out of the press as much as possible. I think standard procedure is to put somebody on administrative leave while a shooting is investigated. I'd like to lie low for a while."

Kate: "I'll arrange that. We can offer counseling, if you want."

Barry: "Being evaluated by a mental health professional is something I've traditionally tried to avoid."

Kate: "The department might require it before you return to work. There also might be the issue of you taking Sam's gun. I may have to give you a reprimand. Don't worry about it. Luckily, your supervisor was present, and is of the opinion that there were extenuating circumstances."

Barry: "Good to know."

Kate: "Well, nice work today, Mr. Gray. You were an impressive asset."

Barry: "Thank you, Dr. Murphy. Anything to stay off Megan's table. She would be just a little too happy to slice me open."

Kate (smiling): "She would, at that. Sadly, it's probably the best incentive I have for you to stay out of trouble."

(end scene)

Scene: A week or so later. Inquiry into the shooting of the suspect.

Head of inquiry panel: "Mr. Gray."

Barry: "Yes."

Head (reading from sheet): "These are the findings of this panel. It has been determined that the shooting in the incident on (#date, say sometime in February/March) was justified. You and your colleagues were fired upon by an assailant who possessed significantly greater firepower. It is the testimony of those present that your quick thinking and skillful action were major factors in the prevention of several fatalities, and that while we always regret the taking of a life, it would seem that in this instance you had little choice, and were merely returning fire. Accordingly, it is ruled a valid shoot, and you are further commended for bravery under fire and meritorious conduct."

Barry: "Thank you, sir."

Head: "That being said, this board does find it somewhat troubling that you, as a part-time contract employee, used an officer's weapon to accomplish the task. Even though we have indication that the officer in question was to some degree incapacitated and lacked ability to defend herself, there was still an available officer who was capable of returning fire. Proper procedure would have been to assist him, rather than taking matters into your own hands. We cannot have untrained civilians, especially those who work for us, running around shooting up the city. We therefore request that your supervisor issue you a verbal reprimand, and that you be required to undergo standard police training regarding proper procedures in using a weapon, particularly when civilians may be at risk. The shot you took, while accomplishing your objective, is considered to be one with a low chance of success, but high risk to others should you miss. After satisfactory completion of training, your supervisor may at her discretion issue you a firearm for use while on duty. That completes the findings of this board. Good day."

Barry: "My thanks to the board."

(He exits the room, with Kate, Bud and Sam. They talk as they proceed down the hallway.)

Bud: "I bet he wouldn't be talking about a verbal reprimand if somebody had been shooting at HIM."

Barry: "I'm not going to get all worked up about it. That was just legal covering liability issues."

Kate: "If only they knew how little effect any sort of disciplinary action has on you or Megan."

Barry: "Maybe you could reprimand Ethan for my actions. That might get a reaction."

Kate: "Bud and Sam, since you were witnesses to the incident, I think it would be appropriate that you also be witnesses to my reprimand. Let's get this over with."

(she clears her throat)

Kate: "Mr. Gray, if you violate protocol to save the lives of your co-workers again, I will be very unhappy with you. We will draw frowny faces all over your work space. I will require Dr. Hunt to come up with a date for you on a weekly basis, insist you give free babysitting to Mr. Morris, and take away your internet access for several hours. Oh, and no pizza and Mountain Dew for a week. Don't cross me."

Bud: "Pretty harsh. Better behave."

Barry: "I am suitably chastened. How's the leg, Sam?"

Sam: "Not bad. I'll be chasing bad guys from behind a desk for a little while, but it should heal up nicely."

Barry: "Glad to hear it. Nice job spotting the guy in the first place."

Sam: "Thanks. And thanks for defending us. The whole department is buzzing about you."

Bud: "Yeah. Talk about literally dialing up a shot. I've seen about twenty guys trying that at the shooting range."

Barry: "How's that working out for them?"

Bud: "So far, everybody sucks at it. The best can manage a decent hit about one in three times. I don't think that's going into the procedures manual any time soon."

Barry: "I'd give lessons, but it would look bad for me if I missed a bunch of times. Maybe I'll just let it pass into department lore. The legend of the cell phone shot."

Bud: "It's gonna make a great story to tell my kid some day."

Barry: "That makes it all worthwhile."

Bud (lowers his voice just a little, clears his throat slightly): "Not least because I still have a chance at telling it in person. Thanks."

Barry: "Before you get too misty-eyed, remember that I was a target, too. It wasn't all noble sacrifice. I was trying to avoid the wrong kind of involvement with the ME's office, myself. Though I do try to look out for my 'homies'."

Bud: "Homies?"

Barry: "Homicide detectives."

Bud: "You know, you keep up jokes like that, there won't be enough donuts in the world to convince cops to hang out with you."

Sam: "Hey, department tradition is that you buy the drinks after a good result from a Board of Inquiry. Where's the party going to be?"

Barry: "I was never much of one for hitting up the bars. How about we all go out for pizza after the shift?"

Bud: "I am so there."

Sam: "Me, too."

Kate: "I'll get the ME's. Sticking you with the bill might even convince Megan to show up."

(end scene)

Scene: Short teaser scene. Barry's house, after dark. He enters a bedroom that is locked with keypad/biometric access. He enters, but does not turn the lights on. We see that there are video cameras aimed out the window, and some terminals displaying security footage. All of this is concentrated on a house across the street (a cul-de-sac).

Barry: "All quiet on the Western Front. Sleep safe, little ones."

(end scene)