1.03 Bobble Head

Title	Bobble Head
Episode #	Season 1, Episode 3
First aired	February 4, 2021
Directed by	Randy Zisk
Written by	Seamus Kevin Fahey
On IMDB	Bobble Head
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Synopsis

This week's episode started with a flashback from 17 years ago. Emily was showing Walker how to drive stick on her 67'Red Mustang Convertible(yes, thats right, another classic car) Walker was having issues with the clutch and he was feeling defeated. Emily places a Bobble Head of a Texas Ranger baseball player figure on the dash and explains that everything takes time and that the bobble head is always smiling and has no judgement. Emily has the utmost confidence in Walker that he will he able to do this and has him drive to the Side Step(which is the name of the local bar) Walker takes deep breath, Emily gives him instructions and they take off. Walker is proud of himself.

Fast forward 17 years(Present day 2021)

Walker and Micki in Micki's new truck. Walker is impressed and asks if all the security features have been set up. Micki expressed that she has been too busy to do that. This is Micki's first stakeout as a Texas Ranger. Walker wants to take this time to bond and learn about his partner. Micki is focused on getting intel on Torreto(who is an arms dealer selling guns) Walker wants to talk about her middle name, favorite teams or favorite movies and believes that Torreto isn't making a deal in a strip club. Walker tries to guess Mick's middle name and she is not impressed. Micki then turns the tables and asks about Stella. Walker explains that things are good right now and he wants to stay that way. Micki shares a story about how she and friend of hers(Garrison) had some real crazy times and expresses that the easy route is not always the way to go. In the strip club, we are introduced to Hoyt(Rawlins) who is covered with glitter, and is shirtless, wearing a cowboy hat. He makes his way to Torreto. He warns her that there are two "white hats" in the parking lot. It is suggested that they both leave through the back. Back at Micki's truck, Micki is making fun of how Walker rambles and his chuckles. They leave the truck as they do not see Torreto leave the strip club. They go inside and question one of the exotic dancers who expresses that no one is left. Walker and Micki run outside and see two people(Torreto and Hoyt)- which at this time they do not know who the mystery man is steal Micki's new truck and the bobble head that Walker placed on the dashboard.

Stella and August are walking to school. August is making Stella smile with describing his fellow classmates in an Attenborough accent. Stella runs into her two friends and they talk about the upcoming Bonfire. Stella is hesitant to go as she has a court date looming from her arrest. Her friend expresses that since her father is a ranger, he can get her out of it. Stella says that things are "cool" right now with her dad and she doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize that. August runs into Ruby who asks him if he planning to come to Bonfire. August becomes very shy and says that he doesn't plan on it. August finds out that Ruby is going and changes his mind quickly. At the Family Ranch, Bonham and Abeline are preparing for a guest for dinner. Bonham is wanting to hide all the expensive items from Hoyt(who Bonham does not like). Abeline asks Bonham to "give him a chance". He then proceeds to hide his two bottle of bourbon so the temptation of stealing it is taken away. Back at the Texas Ranger's office, Captain James is briefing on the case and the events of what occurred the night before. Micki is apprehensive as she and Walker lost the suspects and her truck. Walker reminds Micki that he and Captain have her back and that it will all be okay. Captain James then reviews the camera footage and Walker is in disbelief as he recognizes the getaway driver as his friend, Hoyt Rawlins. Micki then admits that Torreto and getaway driver stole her truck. Everyone is room chuckles and Captain James asks that they find her truck, Torreto, and the "naked cowboy."(referring to Hoyt).

Walker pulls into Family ranch, for dinner. He is then tackled to the ground and thrown into truck but someone. This someone then is playing hide and seek with Walker. Walker then tussles with this someone and throws him to the ground. This mystery person is his childhood friend, Hoyt. Walker shows his frustration and throws out accusations that Hoyt is involved. Hoyt is being a smart ass about it and doesn't know what he is speaking about. Abeline then comes running outside and gives Hoyt a bug hug and greeting. Hoyt refers to Abeline as "Abby Bear". At the dinner table, everyone is enjoying the Wagyu steaks that Hoyt "bought". Hoyt is asked to say grace. Liam asks why he is in town. Hoyt explains he wants to spend time with his old friend. Walker and Liam have some fun with Hoyt naming off different prisons that Hoyt has been to. Hoyt then turns to Stella and calls her an "outlaw". Bonham is upset with this comment and excuses himself from the table and goes to the bunkhouse. Hoyt also tells Stella and August that it was Emily(their mother) that started the annual bonfire. During this, Micki is tracking her truck. The roadside assistance person reminds Micki to set up all of her security features to better assist her. Micki knows this and hangs up. She calls Walker(leaving a message) that she is looking for her truck and that it close by to the family farm. Hoyt and Liam at the dinner table are giving Stella opposite advice on how to deal with the judge. Walker then reiterates what Micki had previously said in regards to "no one benefits from easy route." Abeline then stops the conversation and presents a plate of peppers and askes who will be the first participate in the "Muy Caliente Contest". Everyone points to Hoyt.

Micki finds her truck in the driveway of the Family Ranch and observes through the window that Hoyt is with Walker and his family. Bonham then pulls out gun, thinking it is an intruder.. Micki introduces herself as a Texas Ranger. Bonham introduces himself as Walker's father. Micki questions why Hoyt is inside and Bonhman explains that him and Walker are old friends. At bunkhouse, Bonham and Micki bond. He continues to explain the history of Hoyt and give some advise that she should knock some sense into Walker about being blinded about Hoyt. Back at the house, Hoyt is leaving for the evening and Walker comes up with the idea that he will call out of work and play "hookie". Hoyt is happy with this and asks that they go to see Geri at the "Side Step". Walker ends the conversation with reminding Hoyt that if he is involved in the case that he will need to do his job and take him down. Hoyt chuckles and expresses only if he can catch him.

The next day, Hoyt brings Walker to a storage facility in the middle of nowhere. Hoyts opens up the locker, and in it is Emily's 67 Mustang. Walker is shocked that he still has it. We find out that Hoyt won the car during a poker game that he and Walker had years ago. Hoyt wants Walker to "win" it back. As Walker in touching it, a flashback scene pops up. This flashback is a conversation that Walker and Emily are having. They are broke and its poker night and they have nothing to anti up. Emily suggests the car and Walker immediately says "no". Walker explains that he has fallen in love with it and has named "her", Stella as this was the first name that popped into his head. Walker explains that they do not need money and Emily expressed that they may not, but "our family might". Walker is stunned and bel happy that Emily pregnant. Walker then starts spit balling what he needs to do and what they need. Emily reminds him to keep eye on Hoyt during the game. End of flashback.

Micki is in Captain James's office

Characters

• Cordell Walker
• Micki Ramirez
• Emily Walker
• Stella Walker
• August Walker
• Liam Walker
• Bonham Walker
• Abeline Walker
• Captain Larry James
• Geri Broussard
• Bret
• Hoyt Rawlins

Music

• "Trouble" by LA Edwards

(playing over flashback of Emily teaching Cordell to drive a stick shift)

• "Way Over My Head (feat. Melika)" by Love Taps

(playing as Stella and August are at the party)

• "Tusk" by Fleetwood Mac

(playing as the Rangers take down Hoyt)

• "Polyester" by John Evans

(playing as Micki and Geri have a drink)

• "Kids these Days" by Shakey Graves

(playing as Walker teaches Stella to drive stick shift in Emily's car)

Quotes

Walker: Stella and me, we are in a good place, I think. She has a-a court date coming up for the thing.

Micki: Possession of marijuana.
Walker: Yes. And I would like to live in our good place a little bit longer.

Micki: No one benefits from the easy route.

Micki: Hoyt. Stella. Do we see a pattern here?

Walker: What's that supposed to mean?

Micki: It means you want to be everyone's friend even when they do something wrong.

Walker: Enough with the Devil and Angel over the shoulder routine.

Micki: Guess all it takes is a little bourbon, some good company and Wagyu.

Walker: Uber? Aren't you usually the one who does the driving?

Hoyt: Is that a wheelman joke

Walker: Maybe.

Hoyt: Geri, if you're not gonna forgive me, then at least make me an honest man.
Geri: Honey, there is not a damn person in the state that can make you an honest man.

Walker: I tell you what, don't go anywhere on me because I need that voice, that "Make me feel like I can get thru anything voice."

Walker: I was just starting to get attached to her.

Emily: "Her", She's a girl, like a boat?

Walker: Like something I love.

Micki: I'm checking your blind spot for you, reminding you there is a line.

Walker: If he drew balls on that, I swear.
Micki: Dear Sassy Boots

Abby: Hoyt, just because your family's bad does not mean that you are. You saved my boy, and I'll never forget that.

Hoyt: You're a port in my storm, Abby Bear.

Abby: Well, I hope you find still waters one of these days.

Walker: Wake up Frat Boy!

Walker: You faced the music, whats done is done, we can't change that.

Trivia & References

Emily's car is a 1967 Mustang convertible.

Hoyt: Well, you see, Torreto, I spotted some White Hats out front.

"White hats" is a reference to the hats worn by the Texas Rangers.

Stella: Haven't heard the Attenborough in a while.

August is commentating on his fellow students in the style of nature documentarian David Attenborough.

Captain James: He is "gathering Intel from a CI". Meaning Hoyt Rawlins.

C.I. stands for "confidential informant".

Geri: You take a drink every time you have a good hand.

Walker: Seriously? Is that my tell?

A "tell" in gambling is a subconscious gesture or action that gives away something about the players thoughts on their position in the game.

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