1 00:00:02,393 --> 00:00:03,699 Greetings and saaaaluuutations-- 2 00:00:03,699 --> 00:00:05,048 Not today, Jacob. 3 00:00:05,048 --> 00:00:06,832 This morning is already on my last nerve. 4 00:00:06,832 --> 00:00:08,399 I tried to take a picture of this woman's crooked lace front, 5 00:00:08,399 --> 00:00:10,227 dropped my phone, cracked it. 6 00:00:10,227 --> 00:00:12,055 I asked her to pay for it, she said she gonna call the cops. 7 00:00:12,055 --> 00:00:13,970 I am one minor inconvenience 8 00:00:13,970 --> 00:00:15,276 from putting this whole day in rice. 9 00:00:15,276 --> 00:00:17,408 Oh, been there. Sort of. 10 00:00:17,408 --> 00:00:19,932 Well, let me improve your day with a tasty offering. 11 00:00:19,932 --> 00:00:21,151 I made carrot cookies. 12 00:00:21,151 --> 00:00:23,371 You mean carrot cake? As if. 13 00:00:23,371 --> 00:00:26,113 Carrot cookies-- made with carrots and carrot juice. 14 00:00:27,201 --> 00:00:28,854 Mnh, no, just looking at them 15 00:00:28,854 --> 00:00:29,986 almost put me over the top. 16 00:00:29,986 --> 00:00:31,422 - Janine? Can I tempt you? - Yeah. 17 00:00:31,422 --> 00:00:33,207 They're made with salvaged oat pulp. 18 00:00:33,207 --> 00:00:34,686 Those look alive. 19 00:00:34,686 --> 00:00:36,253 Well, yeah. That's the probiotics. 20 00:00:36,253 --> 00:00:37,733 Uh, you know what? 21 00:00:37,733 --> 00:00:39,256 I probably shouldn't on an empty stomach, so... 22 00:00:39,256 --> 00:00:41,606 [ Fire alarm wailing ] 23 00:00:41,606 --> 00:00:43,086 I didn't know we were having a fire drill today. 24 00:00:43,086 --> 00:00:44,392 Was it on the schedule? 25 00:00:44,392 --> 00:00:46,089 I have it memorized, and no. Oh. 26 00:00:46,089 --> 00:00:49,266 Single-file line, most flammable kids first, 27 00:00:49,266 --> 00:00:51,138 and remember-- no running! 28 00:00:51,138 --> 00:00:52,574 Everybody out! 29 00:00:52,574 --> 00:00:54,141 This is a real fire in the teachers' lounge! 30 00:00:54,141 --> 00:00:56,012 This is a real fire! This is not a drill! Hootie-hoo! 31 00:00:56,012 --> 00:00:57,579 Wait, Ava, where - are you going?! - I'm protecting my peace. 32 00:00:57,579 --> 00:00:59,755 The firefighters are almost here. Y'all got it! 33 00:00:59,755 --> 00:01:01,931 - Janine: Okay, real fire. - Um, okay, um... 34 00:01:01,931 --> 00:01:03,628 A-Alright, two, - three, four, five. - You guys up. Turn that way. 35 00:01:03,628 --> 00:01:05,152 [ Siren wailing in distance ] 36 00:01:05,152 --> 00:01:06,588 Alright, y'all, - come out safely. - Alright, guys. 37 00:01:06,588 --> 00:01:08,068 Right there. Get the door. 38 00:01:08,068 --> 00:01:10,461 - Do not go into the street. - Go, go, go, go. Go. 39 00:01:10,461 --> 00:01:11,767 She's not coming back, is she? 40 00:01:11,767 --> 00:01:13,377 No. Alright, guys. Okay. 41 00:01:13,377 --> 00:01:15,727 [ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 42 00:01:15,727 --> 00:01:23,909 ♪ 43 00:01:27,043 --> 00:01:28,740 Jacob, you know I love you, I do. 44 00:01:28,740 --> 00:01:30,046 But did your cookies do this? 45 00:01:30,046 --> 00:01:31,830 No, these are no-bakes. 46 00:01:31,830 --> 00:01:34,050 It's better for the environment and your gut. 47 00:01:34,050 --> 00:01:36,008 What is wrong with you? - Ugh. - Oh, disgusting. 48 00:01:36,008 --> 00:01:38,141 Okay, I can tell you, I didn't do this. 49 00:01:38,141 --> 00:01:40,491 Because as someone who wanted to be a firefighter, 50 00:01:40,491 --> 00:01:41,492 I hate fires. 51 00:01:41,492 --> 00:01:42,493 They sicken me. 52 00:01:42,493 --> 00:01:43,929 I want to fight them. 53 00:01:43,929 --> 00:01:46,018 Smoke and fire-- the devil's fresh air. 54 00:01:46,018 --> 00:01:47,759 It was probably shoddy wiring. 55 00:01:47,759 --> 00:01:49,152 - Yeah. - Good morning, everyone. 56 00:01:49,152 --> 00:01:50,632 I'm Captain Robinson. 57 00:01:50,632 --> 00:01:52,634 No relation to Smokey, so save your jokes. 58 00:01:52,634 --> 00:01:53,635 I've heard them all. 59 00:01:53,635 --> 00:01:54,897 Hm. 60 00:01:54,897 --> 00:01:55,854 I'd like to speak to your principal. 61 00:01:55,854 --> 00:01:57,247 [ Cellphone chimes ] 62 00:01:57,247 --> 00:01:58,683 Oh, well, that's-- that's great 63 00:01:58,683 --> 00:02:00,337 because, actually, she just posted a video. 64 00:02:00,337 --> 00:02:02,339 She's probably on her way back to Abbott. 65 00:02:02,339 --> 00:02:03,949 All my preppers know what time it is. 66 00:02:03,949 --> 00:02:05,603 Let's get into this. 67 00:02:05,603 --> 00:02:07,344 "What's In My Go Bag: Fire Safety Edition." 68 00:02:07,344 --> 00:02:09,216 First up-- matches. 69 00:02:09,216 --> 00:02:12,044 'Cause one thing about me, I'mma fight fire with fire. 70 00:02:12,044 --> 00:02:14,264 - Alright. - Our principal is otherwise engaged. 71 00:02:14,264 --> 00:02:15,265 But I'm happy to fill in for her. 72 00:02:15,265 --> 00:02:16,658 How can I help you? 73 00:02:16,658 --> 00:02:18,094 I took a series of catastrophe modules 74 00:02:18,094 --> 00:02:19,878 in my principal training. 75 00:02:19,878 --> 00:02:22,011 I'm also prepared for tidal waves, Facebook crashing-- 76 00:02:22,011 --> 00:02:24,535 that's for the older teachers-- and a lice outbreak... 77 00:02:24,535 --> 00:02:26,276 for the white teachers. 78 00:02:26,276 --> 00:02:28,539 Looks like the fire was started by a candle 79 00:02:28,539 --> 00:02:30,150 and this nearby shawl. 80 00:02:30,150 --> 00:02:31,934 Classic case of flame meets fabric. 81 00:02:31,934 --> 00:02:34,197 Wait, but that's Barbara's shawl 82 00:02:34,197 --> 00:02:36,199 and Barbara's candle. 83 00:02:36,199 --> 00:02:37,896 Oh, my God, someone's trying to use 84 00:02:37,896 --> 00:02:39,898 cashmere and Jesus to blackmail Barbara. 85 00:02:39,898 --> 00:02:41,900 - You mean "frame". - Semantics. 86 00:02:41,900 --> 00:02:44,207 I did step out earlier to take a phone call. 87 00:02:44,207 --> 00:02:46,731 And maybe a gust from the vent 88 00:02:46,731 --> 00:02:49,734 just blew my shawl over the candle. 89 00:02:49,734 --> 00:02:52,084 I take full responsibility. 90 00:02:52,084 --> 00:02:53,738 Well, let's hope it doesn't happen again. 91 00:02:53,738 --> 00:02:55,000 Luckily, no one was hurt. 92 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:56,219 But we're still gonna have to go 93 00:02:56,219 --> 00:02:58,395 through the standard post-fire protocols. 94 00:02:58,395 --> 00:03:00,223 Of course, I'm happy to sidebar. 95 00:03:00,223 --> 00:03:01,746 Melissa: I still can't believe 96 00:03:01,746 --> 00:03:04,619 they brought a tractor drawn aerial. 97 00:03:04,619 --> 00:03:06,838 Yeah, that's-- that's one big daddy. 98 00:03:08,231 --> 00:03:10,320 Barbara: I am sorry for the inconvenience. 99 00:03:10,320 --> 00:03:12,235 But if there's any way that I can help, 100 00:03:12,235 --> 00:03:14,237 please let me know. 101 00:03:14,237 --> 00:03:17,327 I lost three precious diamonds in the fire. And a Ferrari. 102 00:03:17,327 --> 00:03:18,676 Not sure if the time is right, 103 00:03:18,676 --> 00:03:20,374 but I think we should talk insurance. 104 00:03:23,246 --> 00:03:26,031 We all behaved as kings and queens. 105 00:03:26,031 --> 00:03:29,252 I took my line-leader duties very seriously. Cool, cool. 106 00:03:29,252 --> 00:03:30,601 Okay, now, everyone, drop your bags. 107 00:03:30,601 --> 00:03:31,907 Zip those coats back up. 108 00:03:31,907 --> 00:03:33,387 We're going on an impromptu excursion. 109 00:03:33,387 --> 00:03:34,692 What's an excursion? 110 00:03:34,692 --> 00:03:36,128 That's where youse all work those 111 00:03:36,128 --> 00:03:37,608 cute little puppy dog eyes 112 00:03:37,608 --> 00:03:40,045 to get the firefighters to let us play on the truck. 113 00:03:40,045 --> 00:03:42,309 - Students: Cool! - Come on! 114 00:03:44,180 --> 00:03:46,313 The fire department sent a TDA. 115 00:03:46,313 --> 00:03:49,403 That's industry speak for "tractor drawn aerial." 116 00:03:49,403 --> 00:03:51,448 And for me, that's top of the line. 117 00:03:51,448 --> 00:03:53,276 That's the one my uncle used to drive. 118 00:03:53,276 --> 00:03:57,149 The Schemmentis have a rich history in firefighting... 119 00:03:57,149 --> 00:03:58,412 also fighting fighting. 120 00:03:59,151 --> 00:04:00,544 Wow. 121 00:04:00,544 --> 00:04:06,637 Would you look at this big... hunk... of...metal. 122 00:04:06,637 --> 00:04:08,465 See, this is why I love fire trucks. 123 00:04:08,465 --> 00:04:11,338 I get older-- they stay the same. 124 00:04:11,338 --> 00:04:13,296 Nothing beats fire engine red. 125 00:04:13,296 --> 00:04:14,906 Come on in, guys. Hi. 126 00:04:14,906 --> 00:04:16,473 - Excuse me. - Yes. 127 00:04:16,473 --> 00:04:18,301 I'm Janet Elton, trauma counselor sent by the district. 128 00:04:18,301 --> 00:04:20,651 I'm looking for acting-principal Gregory Eddie. 129 00:04:20,651 --> 00:04:21,826 - Oh. - Interim principal. 130 00:04:21,826 --> 00:04:22,871 Unofficially, but effectively. 131 00:04:22,871 --> 00:04:24,481 Thank you for coming. 132 00:04:24,481 --> 00:04:26,396 Wow, you called the district 133 00:04:26,396 --> 00:04:28,224 and they actually sent someone right away? 134 00:04:28,224 --> 00:04:29,704 Well, people really respect my leadershi-- 135 00:04:29,704 --> 00:04:31,401 I was on my way when you called. 136 00:04:31,401 --> 00:04:32,750 Where can I set up? 137 00:04:32,750 --> 00:04:34,491 I need to work my way top to bottom 138 00:04:34,491 --> 00:04:37,015 and visit all classrooms ahead of the fire safety meeting. 139 00:04:37,015 --> 00:04:39,235 Oh, lucky. [ Chuckles ] 140 00:04:39,235 --> 00:04:41,063 Ask the third graders if they miss me. 141 00:04:41,063 --> 00:04:42,107 [ Chuckles ] 142 00:04:42,107 --> 00:04:43,283 Right this way. 143 00:04:45,241 --> 00:04:47,156 I'm Miss Teagues. 144 00:04:47,156 --> 00:04:49,201 It's normal to be shaken up. 145 00:04:49,201 --> 00:04:50,855 I'll be here for the rest of the day 146 00:04:50,855 --> 00:04:53,075 should any of you want to talk about today's events. 147 00:04:53,075 --> 00:04:55,251 That's teachers and students alike. 148 00:04:55,251 --> 00:04:57,688 Mm. My metaphorical door is open. 149 00:04:57,688 --> 00:05:00,343 Thank you, Miss Janet. [ Chuckles ] 150 00:05:00,343 --> 00:05:02,693 As I always say, "When in doubt, talk it out." 151 00:05:02,693 --> 00:05:04,652 Right, guys? 152 00:05:04,652 --> 00:05:06,697 Can I offer you a carrot cookie 153 00:05:06,697 --> 00:05:08,569 for your Abbott journey? 154 00:05:08,569 --> 00:05:10,092 It's late morning, and the container 155 00:05:10,092 --> 00:05:11,702 is still completely full. 156 00:05:11,702 --> 00:05:12,790 I'll pass. 157 00:05:14,488 --> 00:05:15,837 I will keep a close eye on them, 158 00:05:15,837 --> 00:05:18,056 and if any of the students express any concern, 159 00:05:18,056 --> 00:05:19,971 I will be sure to let you know. 160 00:05:19,971 --> 00:05:22,887 And how are you holding up, Mrs. Howard? 161 00:05:22,887 --> 00:05:24,324 Me? [ Chuckles ] 162 00:05:24,324 --> 00:05:26,282 Oh, I'm just fine. 163 00:05:26,282 --> 00:05:28,545 I lit a candle, then I received a phone call, 164 00:05:28,545 --> 00:05:31,722 and because I am a courteous person, I answered it. 165 00:05:31,722 --> 00:05:33,245 And-- 166 00:05:33,245 --> 00:05:35,552 You know, this is just much ado about nothing. 167 00:05:35,552 --> 00:05:36,640 I'm fine. 168 00:05:39,861 --> 00:05:41,166 Are you writing I'm fine? 169 00:05:41,166 --> 00:05:42,559 I'm just taking some notes. 170 00:05:42,559 --> 00:05:44,909 Well, that's a lot of writing for "I'm fine." 171 00:05:44,909 --> 00:05:47,999 Um, "She's fine"-- it's just two words, 172 00:05:47,999 --> 00:05:49,871 and one of them is a contraction. 173 00:05:49,871 --> 00:05:52,395 You know, when those vents get going, 174 00:05:52,395 --> 00:05:54,354 it is like a hurricane. 175 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:55,920 So if there is anyone to blame, 176 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:57,444 it would be the wind. 177 00:05:57,444 --> 00:05:58,836 Okay, I'll be going-- 178 00:05:58,836 --> 00:06:01,099 And I just want you to have the specifics. 179 00:06:01,099 --> 00:06:04,102 Because I know that you are on a fact-finding mission. 180 00:06:04,102 --> 00:06:06,670 I'm just a counselor, not an investigator. 181 00:06:06,670 --> 00:06:10,021 Yes, but it seems like you are an investigator of feelings. 182 00:06:10,021 --> 00:06:13,938 And I want you to know that I am feeling just fine. 183 00:06:13,938 --> 00:06:15,157 Facts. 184 00:06:18,682 --> 00:06:21,424 I mean, honestly, lately I've been having some issues with my sister. 185 00:06:21,424 --> 00:06:23,557 We argue about my mom sometimes. 186 00:06:23,557 --> 00:06:24,732 She lives in Denver. 187 00:06:24,732 --> 00:06:26,473 Not my mom, my sister. 188 00:06:26,473 --> 00:06:28,953 Um, so anyway, I've been seeing this guy Maurice a little bit-- 189 00:06:28,953 --> 00:06:32,043 No, I meant, how are you doing in relation to the fire? 190 00:06:32,043 --> 00:06:33,610 Right, I was getting to that. 191 00:06:33,610 --> 00:06:35,786 So we went to this restaurant, and guess what breaks out. 192 00:06:35,786 --> 00:06:37,745 A fire? A mariachi band. 193 00:06:37,745 --> 00:06:39,964 [ Chuckles ] And I said I wanted to leave. 194 00:06:39,964 --> 00:06:41,444 So I made him think that I don't like mariachi. 195 00:06:41,444 --> 00:06:42,706 But the thing is, I do. 196 00:06:42,706 --> 00:06:43,751 It was just a small restaurant, 197 00:06:43,751 --> 00:06:45,013 and it was really loud. 198 00:06:45,013 --> 00:06:46,493 Accident schmaccident. 199 00:06:46,493 --> 00:06:47,972 I smell arson. 200 00:06:47,972 --> 00:06:50,627 Ask any of my exes. It's always arson. 201 00:06:50,627 --> 00:06:52,368 I blame "Waiting to Exhale." 202 00:06:54,196 --> 00:06:55,589 Which one of you kids want to honk the horn? 203 00:06:55,589 --> 00:06:57,895 Oh, c'mon, they've heard horns before. 204 00:06:57,895 --> 00:06:59,462 This city runs on road rage. 205 00:06:59,462 --> 00:07:01,421 I want to show them the Jaws of Life. 206 00:07:01,421 --> 00:07:02,987 Okay, look, kids. 207 00:07:02,987 --> 00:07:06,600 This is what you use if you want to destroy a car-- 208 00:07:06,600 --> 00:07:08,645 if you want to get someone out of a car. 209 00:07:08,645 --> 00:07:10,821 It's cold. Can we go inside? 210 00:07:10,821 --> 00:07:12,823 Yeah, but the truck only fits seven at a time. 211 00:07:12,823 --> 00:07:14,129 So who's got first? 212 00:07:14,129 --> 00:07:17,001 Man, I just wanted to honk the horn. 213 00:07:17,001 --> 00:07:19,830 [ Horn honks ] 214 00:07:19,830 --> 00:07:21,789 The pyramid and the cone can be tricky, 215 00:07:21,789 --> 00:07:23,181 so make sure you pay attention.[ Knock on door ] 216 00:07:23,181 --> 00:07:25,357 Keep working on those shapes, kids. 217 00:07:25,357 --> 00:07:27,838 Mr. Eddie needs to have a conversation. 218 00:07:27,838 --> 00:07:28,926 Please hold. 219 00:07:36,064 --> 00:07:38,022 Interim Principal Gregory Eddie at your service. 220 00:07:38,022 --> 00:07:39,763 We'll dig into that later. 221 00:07:39,763 --> 00:07:41,025 First, an update. 222 00:07:41,025 --> 00:07:42,636 No concerns on the students thus far. 223 00:07:42,636 --> 00:07:44,768 And all the staff has passed my standard inspection. 224 00:07:44,768 --> 00:07:47,118 I've longed for protocol. This is the best day of my life. 225 00:07:47,118 --> 00:07:49,251 Except for one person who isn't handling it well... 226 00:07:49,251 --> 00:07:50,687 at all. 227 00:07:50,687 --> 00:07:52,297 Oh, well, look, that's just how Janine is. 228 00:07:52,297 --> 00:07:53,516 I'm not talking about Janine. 229 00:07:53,516 --> 00:07:55,518 Jacob? That one lunch lady? 230 00:07:55,518 --> 00:07:56,867 - Her name is Shanae. - That don't sound right. 231 00:07:56,867 --> 00:07:58,086 It's not her. 232 00:07:58,086 --> 00:07:59,740 Well, who could it be? Mr. Johnson? 233 00:07:59,740 --> 00:08:01,785 That is the single most well-adjusted man I have ever met. 234 00:08:01,785 --> 00:08:04,396 I'm talking about Barbara Howard. 235 00:08:04,396 --> 00:08:05,833 Are you sure you don't mean Janine? 236 00:08:05,833 --> 00:08:07,878 I'm sure. 237 00:08:07,878 --> 00:08:09,271 Listen, I've been with people in the aftermath 238 00:08:09,271 --> 00:08:10,881 of some tough situations-- 239 00:08:10,881 --> 00:08:12,361 heart attacks, flooding, 240 00:08:12,361 --> 00:08:14,232 wig falling off at an assembly. 241 00:08:14,232 --> 00:08:16,539 Nothing shakes people up more than a fire. 242 00:08:16,539 --> 00:08:18,585 There's usually something under the surface. 243 00:08:19,455 --> 00:08:21,065 I feel like you're reading her wrong. 244 00:08:21,065 --> 00:08:22,632 Barbara is the most together 245 00:08:22,632 --> 00:08:24,416 and collected person at this school. 246 00:08:24,416 --> 00:08:25,548 She's made mistakes, but she moved on-- 247 00:08:25,548 --> 00:08:28,116 Oh! Miss Janet. 248 00:08:28,116 --> 00:08:29,900 There you are. 249 00:08:29,900 --> 00:08:33,251 I just wanted to reiterate that I am fine. 250 00:08:33,251 --> 00:08:34,557 Is that all? 251 00:08:34,557 --> 00:08:36,385 Also, I wanted to add that I never 252 00:08:36,385 --> 00:08:38,909 listen to Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire" 253 00:08:38,909 --> 00:08:40,955 when it comes up on my Pandora. 254 00:08:40,955 --> 00:08:43,523 "I'm Every Woman," not a pyromaniac. 255 00:08:44,828 --> 00:08:46,177 No one was thinking that, Barbara. 256 00:08:46,177 --> 00:08:47,570 I know, but I just wanted to make sure 257 00:08:47,570 --> 00:08:48,832 that it was on the record. 258 00:08:48,832 --> 00:08:50,355 You know, in that little... 259 00:08:50,355 --> 00:08:52,270 fact-finding notebook of hers. 260 00:08:52,270 --> 00:08:53,533 Facts. 261 00:08:56,231 --> 00:08:57,711 It's worrisome. 262 00:08:57,711 --> 00:08:59,539 But I still think you should take a look at Janine. 263 00:09:04,805 --> 00:09:06,154 Is everything okay, Barbara? 264 00:09:06,154 --> 00:09:08,591 Didn't I make that perfectly clear earlier? 265 00:09:12,116 --> 00:09:13,596 Well, I just wanted you to know 266 00:09:13,596 --> 00:09:14,728 that if you feel any which way, 267 00:09:14,728 --> 00:09:16,599 you can come to me, as a friend, 268 00:09:16,599 --> 00:09:19,471 or, if you prefer it to be more formal, 269 00:09:19,471 --> 00:09:20,951 as your interim principal. 270 00:09:20,951 --> 00:09:23,258 You are not a principal, Gregory. 271 00:09:23,258 --> 00:09:25,216 You are but a child. 272 00:09:25,216 --> 00:09:27,044 I'm just making sure that you're good. 273 00:09:27,044 --> 00:09:28,959 I'm as good as it gets. 274 00:09:28,959 --> 00:09:30,700 Perfect, even. 275 00:09:30,700 --> 00:09:32,702 I'm also just making my rounds to remind all staff 276 00:09:32,702 --> 00:09:34,530 about the fire safety meeting at lunch. 277 00:09:34,530 --> 00:09:36,140 Thank you, but no thank you. 278 00:09:36,140 --> 00:09:38,229 It's mandatory. 279 00:09:38,229 --> 00:09:41,972 Gregory, I am spiritually tenured. 280 00:09:41,972 --> 00:09:46,107 Mandates are nothing more than fervent suggestions. 281 00:09:46,107 --> 00:09:48,152 Ava would let me skip this. 282 00:09:48,152 --> 00:09:51,286 Respectfully and thankfully, I'm not Ava. 283 00:09:53,375 --> 00:09:54,985 And don't you think if anyone should attend 284 00:09:54,985 --> 00:09:57,771 the fire safety meeting, it should be you? 285 00:09:57,771 --> 00:09:58,772 Considering... 286 00:09:58,772 --> 00:10:01,644 Look, it's no big deal. 287 00:10:01,644 --> 00:10:06,344 My shawl caught fire on a stained-glass Jesus candle. 288 00:10:06,344 --> 00:10:07,781 Nobody got hurt. 289 00:10:07,781 --> 00:10:11,523 So why don't we all just put this ordeal behind us 290 00:10:11,523 --> 00:10:13,264 and move forward? 291 00:10:13,264 --> 00:10:14,657 I agree. Oh! 292 00:10:14,657 --> 00:10:16,528 Let's move forward. Forward. 293 00:10:16,528 --> 00:10:18,095 After the meeting. 294 00:10:19,619 --> 00:10:20,837 Which is mandatory. 295 00:10:21,795 --> 00:10:23,492 I miss Ava. 296 00:10:25,276 --> 00:10:26,669 [ Radio chatter ] 297 00:10:26,669 --> 00:10:29,541 [ Students groaning ] 298 00:10:29,541 --> 00:10:32,762 Are you all bored or just kind of quietly reflecting? 299 00:10:32,762 --> 00:10:36,636 Holy smokes, this must be the 15-pound turbo flathead. 300 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:38,202 2018 model, too. 301 00:10:38,202 --> 00:10:40,683 They got too flashy after the 2019s. 302 00:10:40,683 --> 00:10:42,293 Don't touch my axe. 303 00:10:42,293 --> 00:10:44,905 Melissa, I think your kids are a little, like, disengaged. 304 00:10:44,905 --> 00:10:46,820 Nah! I haven't even introduced them 305 00:10:46,820 --> 00:10:48,648 to the wonderful world of the tiller yet. 306 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:52,564 [ Gasps ] I bet this baby's got some baller wheel markers. 307 00:10:52,564 --> 00:10:54,001 [ Chuckles ] 308 00:10:54,001 --> 00:10:56,481 Wow, she, uh-- she seems really into fire trucks. 309 00:10:56,481 --> 00:10:58,962 Yeah, we call them Truckies. Mm. 310 00:10:58,962 --> 00:11:01,008 Just once I'd like a woman to like me for me, 311 00:11:01,008 --> 00:11:02,923 not the truck, you know? 312 00:11:04,751 --> 00:11:07,231 Yeah, I mean, not super relatable, 313 00:11:07,231 --> 00:11:09,407 but empathizing - nonetheless. - Mm. 314 00:11:09,407 --> 00:11:11,583 Hey, thank you for everything that you do. 315 00:11:11,583 --> 00:11:13,237 As a fellow employee of the city 316 00:11:13,237 --> 00:11:16,240 and aspiring humble hero... 317 00:11:16,240 --> 00:11:17,415 I see you. 318 00:11:18,765 --> 00:11:20,462 Any chance you could see to getting your co-worker 319 00:11:20,462 --> 00:11:21,550 away from our truck? 320 00:11:23,508 --> 00:11:26,686 [ Indistinct conversations ] 321 00:11:26,686 --> 00:11:29,427 Hey, um... I'm worried about Barbara. 322 00:11:29,427 --> 00:11:30,515 Oh, no, why? What's wrong? 323 00:11:30,515 --> 00:11:31,603 What happened? Where is she? 324 00:11:31,603 --> 00:11:33,170 She says she's fine. Okay. 325 00:11:33,170 --> 00:11:34,824 But the counselor seems to think 326 00:11:34,824 --> 00:11:36,739 that she's not processing what happened earlier. 327 00:11:36,739 --> 00:11:38,698 And that there may be something else going on. 328 00:11:38,698 --> 00:11:40,743 Well, that counselor doesn't know what she's talking about. 329 00:11:40,743 --> 00:11:43,746 She said she thought that I might benefit from therapy. 330 00:11:43,746 --> 00:11:46,183 [ Laughs ] 331 00:11:46,183 --> 00:11:48,403 Right. But she may be onto something with Barbara. 332 00:11:48,403 --> 00:11:49,752 So let's keep an eye out. 333 00:11:49,752 --> 00:11:51,841 Okay, but, you know, Barbara's solid as a rock. 334 00:11:51,841 --> 00:11:53,190 She's my rock. 335 00:11:53,190 --> 00:11:54,409 And, you know, if she says she's fine, 336 00:11:54,409 --> 00:11:56,846 - then she's fine. - Okay. 337 00:11:56,846 --> 00:11:58,543 Captain Robinson: Alright, folks. Let's get serious. 338 00:11:58,543 --> 00:12:00,328 [ Click ] 339 00:12:00,328 --> 00:12:02,373 ♪ Think safe, be safe, all throughout the day ♪ 340 00:12:02,373 --> 00:12:06,116 Doesn't even make sense. Why would a fire own sunglasses? 341 00:12:06,116 --> 00:12:07,639 [ Click ] Can anyone tell me 342 00:12:07,639 --> 00:12:09,903 the three leading causes of fires in schools? 343 00:12:09,903 --> 00:12:12,470 The CIA. No. 344 00:12:12,470 --> 00:12:14,037 Too close to the truth, huh? 345 00:12:15,517 --> 00:12:18,738 Cooking, intentional action, and heating. 346 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:20,348 Let's save the questions for the end, please. 347 00:12:20,348 --> 00:12:21,958 Less of a question, more of a comment. 348 00:12:21,958 --> 00:12:24,221 I could run this meeting in my sleep. 349 00:12:24,221 --> 00:12:26,310 Well, that won't be necessary, but thanks for the offer. 350 00:12:26,310 --> 00:12:27,834 Let's move into fire prevention. 351 00:12:27,834 --> 00:12:30,967 Typical firefighter machismo, silencing women. 352 00:12:30,967 --> 00:12:32,360 There's a woman right there. 353 00:12:32,360 --> 00:12:33,665 Yeah, well, that's new. 354 00:12:33,665 --> 00:12:35,493 Back in the day, female firefighter 355 00:12:35,493 --> 00:12:37,974 was just the punch line of the dirtiest joke you ever heard. 356 00:12:37,974 --> 00:12:39,323 Trust me. 357 00:12:39,323 --> 00:12:40,672 They crushed my dreams with that 358 00:12:40,672 --> 00:12:42,892 "Girls can't be firefighters" crap. 359 00:12:42,892 --> 00:12:44,676 Jacob: Yeah, I think that's generational. 360 00:12:44,676 --> 00:12:47,592 You can't spell firefighter without "her." 361 00:12:48,680 --> 00:12:51,771 I mean, you gotta take the "G" and the "T" out, but... 362 00:12:53,860 --> 00:12:57,080 Now, today's blaze was the result of heating. 363 00:12:57,080 --> 00:12:59,343 A candle was the heat source. 364 00:12:59,343 --> 00:13:02,999 And the fuel was a haphazardly placed shawl. 365 00:13:02,999 --> 00:13:05,088 Which could hap-happen to anyone. 366 00:13:05,088 --> 00:13:06,524 It was simply an accident. 367 00:13:06,524 --> 00:13:07,830 Right, and that's not an indictment 368 00:13:07,830 --> 00:13:09,092 on the owner of said candle 369 00:13:09,092 --> 00:13:10,311 - or the owner of said shawl. - Mm-hmm. 370 00:13:10,311 --> 00:13:11,747 I mean, and it definitely doesn't mean 371 00:13:11,747 --> 00:13:13,314 that they're getting older and growing forgetful, 372 00:13:13,314 --> 00:13:14,706 - if that's how they feel. - Gregory. 373 00:13:14,706 --> 00:13:15,882 - What the hell?! - Janine: What? 374 00:13:15,882 --> 00:13:17,187 But if they did feel that way, 375 00:13:17,187 --> 00:13:18,449 they can just talk to somebody. 376 00:13:18,449 --> 00:13:20,364 But if they don't, that--Gregory, stop. 377 00:13:20,364 --> 00:13:23,193 Look, I think what Gregory means to say is that, 378 00:13:23,193 --> 00:13:24,978 you know, fires can start in all kinds of ways. 379 00:13:24,978 --> 00:13:26,588 Right. Right? Yes. 380 00:13:26,588 --> 00:13:27,981 Actually, firefighters wind up 381 00:13:27,981 --> 00:13:29,591 starting a lot of fires themselves. 382 00:13:29,591 --> 00:13:31,158 Uh, but you know - that already. - Excuse me? 383 00:13:31,158 --> 00:13:32,289 You know, one of the most famous fires 384 00:13:32,289 --> 00:13:33,813 was actually started by a cow. 385 00:13:33,813 --> 00:13:35,466 But I don't see them asking a cow 386 00:13:35,466 --> 00:13:36,859 to join a fire safety meeting. 387 00:13:36,859 --> 00:13:38,382 [ Laughter ] Right, Barb? 388 00:13:38,382 --> 00:13:39,819 I would like to see that, though. [ Chuckles ] 389 00:13:39,819 --> 00:13:41,821 "Mooooo-ve! There's fire!" 390 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:43,735 Alright, folks, this meeting was actually 391 00:13:43,735 --> 00:13:45,520 not meant to be so interactive, okay?[ Click ] 392 00:13:45,520 --> 00:13:48,392 Bottom line-- no more open flames in school. 393 00:13:48,392 --> 00:13:51,047 Intentional or not, they start fires. 394 00:13:51,047 --> 00:13:52,832 Especially when used carelessly. 395 00:13:52,832 --> 00:13:56,487 Excuse me, but what exactly do you mean by open flame? 396 00:13:56,487 --> 00:13:58,663 I mean, surely candles are still okay. 397 00:13:58,663 --> 00:14:00,709 A candle's an open flame, so, no, they're not. 398 00:14:00,709 --> 00:14:02,406 Well, that's ridiculous. 399 00:14:02,406 --> 00:14:04,582 I've been lighting candles here for 20 years 400 00:14:04,582 --> 00:14:06,323 without a single problem. 401 00:14:06,323 --> 00:14:08,499 - Until today. - And there won't be another. 402 00:14:08,499 --> 00:14:10,110 Exactly, there won't be another one 403 00:14:10,110 --> 00:14:12,677 because there will be no more candles on this property. 404 00:14:12,677 --> 00:14:14,201 Does that apply to birthday candles? 405 00:14:14,201 --> 00:14:16,986 Well, that is unfair. This school is full of hazards. 406 00:14:16,986 --> 00:14:18,205 And birthdays. 407 00:14:18,205 --> 00:14:20,424 You have no idea the nonsense 408 00:14:20,424 --> 00:14:22,992 that teachers get away with here repeatedly. 409 00:14:22,992 --> 00:14:27,344 But the one time I light a candle for peace of mind, 410 00:14:27,344 --> 00:14:29,694 without ever having a prior problem, 411 00:14:29,694 --> 00:14:32,001 you want to take it away from me. 412 00:14:32,001 --> 00:14:37,093 Well, that is unfair and ridiculous! 413 00:14:37,093 --> 00:14:39,095 [ Door opens ] Good job, Little Fires Everywhere. 414 00:14:39,095 --> 00:14:41,271 You really helped calm things down.[ Door slams ] 415 00:14:41,271 --> 00:14:42,359 [ Door opens ] 416 00:14:42,359 --> 00:14:43,621 Did you see that? 417 00:14:43,621 --> 00:14:45,754 Yes. Yeah, we're right here. 418 00:14:49,801 --> 00:14:52,195 [ Sighs ] 419 00:14:52,195 --> 00:14:54,023 Hey, Barb. 420 00:14:54,023 --> 00:14:55,416 Hey, don't worry about that meeting. 421 00:14:55,416 --> 00:14:57,244 That was a farce. 422 00:14:57,244 --> 00:14:59,594 Hey, want something to cheer you up? 423 00:14:59,594 --> 00:15:02,031 Take a look at these pictures of me with the fire truck, huh? 424 00:15:02,031 --> 00:15:04,033 Hard to be mad when I look that good. 425 00:15:04,033 --> 00:15:06,470 Your hair matches the truck. Marvelous. 426 00:15:08,603 --> 00:15:10,648 You wanna talk about it? 427 00:15:10,648 --> 00:15:12,389 I'm fine. 428 00:15:12,389 --> 00:15:13,564 Okay. 429 00:15:16,002 --> 00:15:17,481 Been dealing with Gerald's health. 430 00:15:17,481 --> 00:15:18,961 Barb... 431 00:15:18,961 --> 00:15:20,963 We had a prostate situation. 432 00:15:20,963 --> 00:15:21,964 Oh, no. 433 00:15:21,964 --> 00:15:23,313 Oh, my gosh. Is he okay? 434 00:15:23,313 --> 00:15:25,794 Yeah, doctor called this morning 435 00:15:25,794 --> 00:15:27,622 said he is in the clear. 436 00:15:27,622 --> 00:15:28,971 Oh, thank God. 437 00:15:28,971 --> 00:15:31,931 But those PSA numbers came back high. 438 00:15:31,931 --> 00:15:33,149 And, y-you know, the past few days 439 00:15:33,149 --> 00:15:36,109 just waiting to find out the results, 440 00:15:36,109 --> 00:15:37,762 it's been stressful. 441 00:15:37,762 --> 00:15:39,286 Of course. I'm so sorry. 442 00:15:39,286 --> 00:15:40,852 I'm sorry I didn't know. 443 00:15:40,852 --> 00:15:44,856 Well, all I could do was light my candle and pray. 444 00:15:44,856 --> 00:15:46,336 Mm. What was I gonna do? 445 00:15:46,336 --> 00:15:47,947 Sit around and worry about it all day? 446 00:15:47,947 --> 00:15:49,339 That never does any good. 447 00:15:49,339 --> 00:15:50,601 Right? That's life. 448 00:15:50,601 --> 00:15:52,081 Just always something coming at you. 449 00:15:52,081 --> 00:15:53,778 You just gotta keep on truckin'. 450 00:15:53,778 --> 00:15:55,128 Keep truckin'. 451 00:15:55,128 --> 00:15:56,999 I mean, if we were to blab 452 00:15:56,999 --> 00:15:59,132 every time life got hard, 453 00:15:59,132 --> 00:16:00,220 we would be... 454 00:16:00,220 --> 00:16:02,526 Janine. 455 00:16:02,526 --> 00:16:04,702 [ Both chuckle ] 456 00:16:04,702 --> 00:16:06,008 Oh, I'm glad he's okay, honey. 457 00:16:06,008 --> 00:16:07,662 Yeah. Okay. 458 00:16:07,662 --> 00:16:10,360 Well, I better get back to those firefighters. 459 00:16:10,360 --> 00:16:12,710 I gotta help them find their keys. 460 00:16:16,584 --> 00:16:18,542 Ma'am, we really need to get going. 461 00:16:18,542 --> 00:16:20,370 There has to be a fire somewhere. 462 00:16:23,591 --> 00:16:25,549 Hey, man. [ Chuckles ] 463 00:16:25,549 --> 00:16:27,899 I was just playing a little pick-up solo Ultimate. 464 00:16:27,899 --> 00:16:29,336 Ultimate Frisbee. 465 00:16:29,336 --> 00:16:31,468 Solo play helps you burn the most calories. 466 00:16:31,468 --> 00:16:33,122 It's niche. 467 00:16:33,122 --> 00:16:34,906 Anyways, I got my commemorative Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! 468 00:16:34,906 --> 00:16:36,734 frisbee stuck up on that ledge over there. 469 00:16:36,734 --> 00:16:39,476 Why don't you just use these... cookies? 470 00:16:39,476 --> 00:16:40,869 They look hefty. Get the frisbee down. 471 00:16:40,869 --> 00:16:42,349 Uh, no. Um, no! 472 00:16:42,349 --> 00:16:43,524 Oh, no, please! Please! 473 00:16:43,524 --> 00:16:45,091 It's a 57-step recipe. 474 00:16:45,091 --> 00:16:47,223 You know, I actually wasn't even gonna ask the squad 475 00:16:47,223 --> 00:16:48,616 to help get it down. 476 00:16:48,616 --> 00:16:49,791 I had another idea. 477 00:16:50,792 --> 00:16:52,489 Are you familiar with the Schemmentis 478 00:16:52,489 --> 00:16:54,100 of Southern Philadelphia? 479 00:16:55,797 --> 00:16:58,800 Hey, B-to-the-A-to-the-R- to-the B... 480 00:16:58,800 --> 00:17:00,280 to-the-A-to-the-R- to-the A. 481 00:17:00,280 --> 00:17:02,412 Hey, how you doing? Just coming to check on you. 482 00:17:02,412 --> 00:17:03,805 Holding space for you 483 00:17:03,805 --> 00:17:06,547 in case you wanted to, you know, talk. 484 00:17:06,547 --> 00:17:08,027 There's no need to worry. 485 00:17:08,027 --> 00:17:11,247 I will not be lighting my candle anymore 486 00:17:11,247 --> 00:17:13,206 per the orders of the district 487 00:17:13,206 --> 00:17:15,077 and the interim principal. 488 00:17:15,077 --> 00:17:17,166 Oh, would we say that I ordered? 489 00:17:17,166 --> 00:17:18,341 That sounds strong. 490 00:17:18,341 --> 00:17:19,690 Well, either way, 491 00:17:19,690 --> 00:17:22,258 I will not be lighting my candle anymore. 492 00:17:22,258 --> 00:17:24,086 And that's life, right? 493 00:17:24,086 --> 00:17:25,392 Right. 494 00:17:28,830 --> 00:17:31,572 [ School bell rings ] 495 00:17:31,572 --> 00:17:35,097 Mrs. Howard, is the fire done? 496 00:17:35,097 --> 00:17:39,275 Oh, sweetheart, the fire is all done. 497 00:17:39,275 --> 00:17:42,061 Would you like to talk about it with Miss Janet, 498 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:44,193 the nice lady from earlier? 499 00:17:44,193 --> 00:17:45,586 It's okay. 500 00:17:45,586 --> 00:17:47,892 You know it's okay to feel scared. 501 00:17:47,892 --> 00:17:50,112 You don't have to pretend that you're not. 502 00:17:50,112 --> 00:17:52,636 Pretending can make it harder. 503 00:17:54,029 --> 00:17:58,686 You know, sometimes Mrs. Howard gets scared... 504 00:18:00,035 --> 00:18:01,645 ...and upset, too. 505 00:18:05,258 --> 00:18:06,911 And that's okay. 506 00:18:06,911 --> 00:18:08,826 Okay? 507 00:18:14,136 --> 00:18:15,224 Frisbee secured! 508 00:18:15,224 --> 00:18:17,618 Whoo-hoo! Yeah! 509 00:18:17,618 --> 00:18:20,447 Ooh, should she really be up there in heels? 510 00:18:20,447 --> 00:18:21,839 She's wearing a helmet. 511 00:18:21,839 --> 00:18:23,537 Hey, why don't you try playing a sport 512 00:18:23,537 --> 00:18:26,496 that actually involves balls... like downhill skiing. 513 00:18:26,496 --> 00:18:28,585 [ Radio chatter ] 514 00:18:31,197 --> 00:18:32,676 [ Sighs ] 515 00:18:32,676 --> 00:18:34,287 Thanks for letting me do that. 516 00:18:34,287 --> 00:18:36,593 That felt even better than I could've imagined. 517 00:18:36,593 --> 00:18:38,029 Don't mention it. 518 00:18:38,029 --> 00:18:39,292 You should've told me that you're a Schemmenti! 519 00:18:39,292 --> 00:18:40,554 - Yeah. - Your uncle was a legend. 520 00:18:40,554 --> 00:18:42,295 He put out the Hawthorne fire in '95. 521 00:18:42,295 --> 00:18:43,644 Mm-hmm. 522 00:18:43,644 --> 00:18:45,602 Never did find out who started that. 523 00:18:45,602 --> 00:18:47,778 It was started by my other uncle. 524 00:18:47,778 --> 00:18:50,129 And I'm not snitching. He's proud of it. 525 00:18:51,565 --> 00:18:53,697 I get it. It was just an accident. 526 00:18:53,697 --> 00:18:56,439 And you are Mary J. Blige levels of "Just Fine." 527 00:18:56,439 --> 00:18:58,789 Actually, I want to thank you for coming today, 528 00:18:58,789 --> 00:19:02,271 because I have been dealing with some things at home 529 00:19:02,271 --> 00:19:06,232 and the fire was a direct result of that stress. 530 00:19:06,232 --> 00:19:08,451 Almost to the letter. 531 00:19:10,584 --> 00:19:12,542 Thank you for sharing, Mrs. Howard. 532 00:19:12,542 --> 00:19:14,718 You know, if you want, 533 00:19:14,718 --> 00:19:16,720 I can write you a day off. 534 00:19:16,720 --> 00:19:18,200 A day off? 535 00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:19,723 For what? 536 00:19:19,723 --> 00:19:22,030 A day off because you might need it... 537 00:19:22,030 --> 00:19:23,249 or just want it. 538 00:19:23,249 --> 00:19:25,468 I have only ever taken a day off 539 00:19:25,468 --> 00:19:29,211 because I was sick or a vacation. 540 00:19:29,211 --> 00:19:32,083 Once to get my hair done. It was an emergency. 541 00:19:32,083 --> 00:19:35,086 Kirk Franklin was in town with The Family. 542 00:19:35,086 --> 00:19:36,566 [ Chuckles ] 543 00:19:36,566 --> 00:19:39,090 But I've never taken a day off for no reason. 544 00:19:39,090 --> 00:19:40,831 Feels like there is a reason. 545 00:19:40,831 --> 00:19:43,007 It's actually called a mental health day. 546 00:19:43,007 --> 00:19:45,836 But if I said that, she wouldn't take it. 547 00:19:45,836 --> 00:19:47,577 I know her type. 548 00:19:47,577 --> 00:19:50,754 Seems like your principal leaves whenever she wants. 549 00:19:52,234 --> 00:19:53,844 Well... 550 00:19:53,844 --> 00:19:56,412 Here is a work-excusal form. 551 00:19:56,412 --> 00:19:57,935 Don't you need to put my name on it? 552 00:19:57,935 --> 00:19:59,023 Oh, it's on there. 553 00:20:00,590 --> 00:20:02,113 Had a feeling. 554 00:20:03,550 --> 00:20:06,205 Now, I know you said you were fine, but... 555 00:20:06,205 --> 00:20:09,425 ♪ You are my sunshine, my only sun-- ♪ 556 00:20:09,425 --> 00:20:10,600 ♪ You're not Barbara 557 00:20:11,862 --> 00:20:13,168 Barb took the day off. 558 00:20:13,168 --> 00:20:15,257 What? Uh, is she okay? 559 00:20:15,257 --> 00:20:17,694 I mean, is everything alright? Is she mad at me? 560 00:20:17,694 --> 00:20:18,782 Just because you got a round face 561 00:20:18,782 --> 00:20:20,262 like the Teletubbies sun baby 562 00:20:20,262 --> 00:20:22,090 doesn't mean that the world revolves around you. 563 00:20:23,004 --> 00:20:23,961 Where's Barbara? 564 00:20:23,961 --> 00:20:25,441 Take that blazer off. 565 00:20:25,441 --> 00:20:26,964 You think you the principal or something? 566 00:20:26,964 --> 00:20:28,270 The hell happening 'round here? 567 00:20:28,270 --> 00:20:30,316 Hey, Ava, what did Barbara say? 568 00:20:30,316 --> 00:20:31,708 She said she needed some time to herself. 569 00:20:31,708 --> 00:20:33,319 I tried to send her to that spa 570 00:20:33,319 --> 00:20:35,103 I was at yesterday-- they offer referral cash-- 571 00:20:35,103 --> 00:20:37,236 but she said she wanted to "spend time with her husband." 572 00:20:37,236 --> 00:20:38,498 Good for her, though. 573 00:20:38,498 --> 00:20:41,196 Wow, never thought I'd see the day. 574 00:20:42,197 --> 00:20:44,373 Wait a minute. You were at a spa? 575 00:20:44,373 --> 00:20:45,418 [ Sighs ] 576 00:20:47,550 --> 00:20:49,944 Good night. 577 00:20:49,944 --> 00:20:51,380 Still with the cookies? 578 00:20:51,380 --> 00:20:53,382 Come on, it's been days. 579 00:20:53,382 --> 00:20:54,992 They're probably even worse than before. 580 00:20:54,992 --> 00:20:56,603 Actually, they age like fine wine 581 00:20:56,603 --> 00:20:58,822 due to a key ingredient-- grape-seed oil. 582 00:20:58,822 --> 00:21:00,476 Yeah, that's not how that works. 583 00:21:00,476 --> 00:21:02,304 Oh, I think I understand fermentation. 584 00:21:02,304 --> 00:21:03,697 You know, they're putting these new things 585 00:21:03,697 --> 00:21:04,872 in cookies these days. 586 00:21:04,872 --> 00:21:06,308 It's called chocolate chips. 587 00:21:06,308 --> 00:21:08,005 Hardy har. See you tomorrow. 588 00:21:08,005 --> 00:21:09,355 [ Chuckles ] 589 00:21:19,452 --> 00:21:21,715 Son of a Bocelli, they're delicious. 590 00:21:23,064 --> 00:21:24,326 Wipe the tape.