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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Owen gets Billy a gift-wrapped poker instruction book and gives it to him in hospital, calling back to their first Hold'Em game. When the latter unwraps it, he appreciates the humor.
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Owen gets Billy a gift-wrapped poker instruction book and gives it to him in hospital, calling back to their first Hold'Em Hold' Em game. When the latter unwraps it, he appreciates the humor.
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* DeusExMachina: Owen's pride gets him into a situation where he could lose his job as captain of the 126. Judd points out that only an Act of God can save him now and they all should start praying. Billy, who is pushing for Owen's removal, is then struck by lighting while playing golf and Owen is able to save the guy's life. This convinces Owen's superiors that he is fit to lead the fire house and saves his hide.
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* DeusExMachina: Owen's stubborn pride gets him into a situation where he could lose results in not only his job as captain of the 126. Judd points out team and superiors learning about his cancer, but also a virtually UnwinnableTrainingSimulation that only an Act of God can save would worsen his physical health and cost him now and they all should start praying. his position as Fire Captain. Then Billy, who is pushing for Owen's removal, is then while gloating about what he'd do in that position, gets struck by lighting while playing golf and Owen is able to save the guy's with only Owen's immediacy saving his life. This convinces Owen's superiors Deputy Chief Radford that he is fit to lead the fire house and saves 126 (though it could've been helped with Billy giving Radford his hide.own testimony).
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* PlayingNiceForNow: Michelle promises Carlos that she'll play nice with the detective that is working her sister's case, even though Michelle says that she has been doing a good job for the past 3 years and she's mean to her.
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* PlayingNiceForNow: Though she complains about Detective Sarina Washington being "mean" to her, Michelle reluctantly promises Carlos that she'll play nice with be civil since the detective that is former's been working her sister's case, even though Michelle says that she has been doing a good job on Iris' case for the past 3 years and she's mean last three years.
* ProductPlacement: The poker instruction book Owen gives toher.Billy at the hospital is from the ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Dummies For Dummies]]'' series.
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* ShockAndAwe: Pepper initially thinks that her handyman was electrocuted, but Michelle's team, Paul and Judd figure out that he'd actually suffered an epileptic seizure.
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* TooDumbToLive: While trying to prove that he is still fit to be a firefighter, Owen offers to run the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course. He ignores the fact that this is a test that is very hard to pass for a 20 year old in top physical shape, he is much older than 20 years old, he has lung cancer and is suffering from the effects of chemotherapy. When he tries to do a practice run, he passes out 2/3 of the way through the course. Subverted when he performs an extremely physically taxing rescue and saves the life of a fellow firefighter. His superior deems it sufficient proof that he is still physically fit enough to do the job.
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* TooDumbToLive: While trying to prove that he is still fit to be a firefighter, Owen offers to run the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course.course (CPAT for short). He ignores the fact that this is a test that is very hard to pass for a 20 year old in top physical shape, he is much older than 20 years old, he has lung cancer and is suffering from the effects of chemotherapy. When he tries to do a practice run, he passes out 2/3 of the way through the course. Subverted It's later subverted when he performs an extremely physically taxing rescue and saves the life to save Billy's life; when Radford learns of a fellow firefighter. His superior deems this, he takes it as sufficient proof that he Owen is still physically fit enough to do the job.
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* WhatTheHellHero: After learning from Billy that Owen self-instated his CPAT, Judd confronts Owen in anger, disbelief and worry for not only his captain, but the entire rest of the 126. Judd then calls out his captain's pride and interjects that only an act from God could change things, and everyone should start praying.
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Owen gets Billy a gift-wrapped poker instruction book and gives it to him in hospital, clearly calling back to their first Hold’Em game. When the latter unwraps it, he appreciates the humor.
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Owen gets Billy a gift-wrapped poker instruction book and gives it to him in hospital, clearly calling back to their first Hold’Em game. When the latter unwraps it, he appreciates the humor.
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* LetMeGetThisStraight: Judd repeats Owen’s words back at him after learning about the CPAT, clearly dumbfounded at Owen’s decision to take it and not tell his higher-ups about his lung cancer.
* LethallyStupid: The owner of a used car lot is having a huge sale and wants to promote it by bringing in a special guest: a championship rodeo bull. He is warned that taking the bull out of its trailer is a bad idea but he insists that the public must see the bull up close or they are gonna go home disappointed. Rodeo bulls are not known for their calm demeanor and the noise and bustle of the crowded car lot make the bull extremely antsy. Then a red car drives in front of it and the bull goes on a rampage overturning cars and charging at people. Multiple people are gored with life-threatening injuries.
* LethallyStupid: The owner of a used car lot is having a huge sale and wants to promote it by bringing in a special guest: a championship rodeo bull. He is warned that taking the bull out of its trailer is a bad idea but he insists that the public must see the bull up close or they are gonna go home disappointed. Rodeo bulls are not known for their calm demeanor and the noise and bustle of the crowded car lot make the bull extremely antsy. Then a red car drives in front of it and the bull goes on a rampage overturning cars and charging at people. Multiple people are gored with life-threatening injuries.
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* NervousTics: Michelle taps her feet on the floor with anxiety while waiting for Detective Washington to let her and Carlos in.
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* ParrotExposition: Judd repeats everything Owen says to him about practicing for his CPAT test so he can process it for himself.
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* ShockAndAwe: Pepper initially thinks that her handyman was electrocuted, but Michelle’s team, Paul and Judd figure out that he’d actually suffered an epileptic seizure.
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* BoltOfDivineRetribution: Judd calls Billy getting struck by lightning an act of God.
* BrutishBulls: A rodeo bull named Malachi is brought into Happy Stan's Used Car Lot as an attraction for sales. When a teenage accidentally scares him by backing into a picnic table, the bull starts wildly charging at the crowd, even goring Happy Stan. The team then finds the bull stuck in a car and frees him after tranquilizing him, using the jaws of life, and Owen calming him down.
* BrutishBulls: A rodeo bull named Malachi is brought into Happy Stan's Used Car Lot as an attraction for sales. When a teenage accidentally scares him by backing into a picnic table, the bull starts wildly charging at the crowd, even goring Happy Stan. The team then finds the bull stuck in a car and frees him after tranquilizing him, using the jaws of life, and Owen calming him down.
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Owen gets Billy a gift-wrapped poker instruction book and gives it to him in hospital, clearly calling back to their first Hold’Em game. When the latter unwraps it, he appreciates the humor.
* BoltOfDivineRetribution: Judd calls Billy getting struck by lightningan “an act of God.
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* BrutishBulls: A rodeo bull named Malachi is brought into Happy Stan's Used Car Lot as an attraction for sales. When a teenage accidentally scares him by backing into a picnic table, the bull starts wildly charging at the crowd, even goring Happy Stan. The team then finds the bull stuck in acar van and frees free him after tranquilizing him, using the jaws of life, life on low power to cut through the metal, and Owen calming him down.
* BoltOfDivineRetribution: Judd calls Billy getting struck by lightning
* BrutishBulls: A rodeo bull named Malachi is brought into Happy Stan's Used Car Lot as an attraction for sales. When a teenage accidentally scares him by backing into a picnic table, the bull starts wildly charging at the crowd, even goring Happy Stan. The team then finds the bull stuck in a
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* FollowTheChaos: The 126 follow a trail of battered cars destruction left by Malachi to find him stuck headfirst in the side rear of a van.
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** Downplayed with Billy’s right cataract, which he sustained from the lightning strike.
* FollowTheChaos: The 126 follow a trail of battered carsdestruction left by Malachi to find him stuck headfirst in the side rear of a van.
* FollowTheChaos: The 126 follow a trail of battered cars
* LetMeGetThisStraight: Judd repeats Owen’s words back at him after learning about the CPAT, clearly dumbfounded at Owen’s decision to take it and not tell his higher-ups about his lung cancer.
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* MightyWhitey: Discussed between Paul, Marjan, and Judd.
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* MightyWhitey: Discussed between Paul, Marjan, and Judd.Judd about Billy possibly splitting everyone up because of racial biases.
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** Tim quips [[Film/AmericanPsycho “A mother is a man’s best friend”]] as the 126 paramedics first examine Trevor’s mother.
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* WhamShot: The episode ends with Michelle crying as the truck that Iris was last seen in is pulled out from the ravine where it crashed.
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* WhamShot: The episode ends with Michelle crying and Carlos looking on as the truck that Iris was last seen in is pulled out from the ravine where it crashed.
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* BrutishBulls: A rodeo bull named Malachai is brought into Happy Stan's Used Car Lot as an attraction for sales. It takes a teenage driver backing up into a table to make it start charging at people, even goring Happy Stan. The team finds him stuck in a car and frees him after tranquilizing him, using the jaws of life, and Owen calming him down.
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* BrutishBulls: A rodeo bull named Malachai Malachi is brought into Happy Stan's Used Car Lot as an attraction for sales. It takes When a teenage driver accidentally scares him by backing up into a table to make it start picnic table, the bull starts wildly charging at people, the crowd, even goring Happy Stan. The team then finds him the bull stuck in a car and frees him after tranquilizing him, using the jaws of life, and Owen calming him down.
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* FollowTheChaos: The 126 follow the destruction left by Malachai to find him stuck in a car.
* HeroDoesPublicService: Michelle volunteers in her free time to help local homeless people.
* HeroDoesPublicService: Michelle volunteers in her free time to help local homeless people.
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* FollowTheChaos: The 126 follow the a trail of battered cars destruction left by Malachai Malachi to find him stuck headfirst in the side rear of a car.
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* HeroDoesPublicService: Michelle volunteers at a homeless shelter called Sanctuary Hearts in her free time to helplocal homeless people.locals who camp out under a bridge.
* HeroDoesPublicService: Michelle volunteers at a homeless shelter called Sanctuary Hearts in her free time to help
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** Over drinks, Billy tells Judd that running the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course was Owen’s idea.
* MightyWhitey: Discussed between Paul, Marjan, and Judd.
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* ShoutOut: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han Solo]].
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** Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet HanSolo]].Solo]].
** Tim quips [[Film/AmericanPsycho “A mother is a man’s best friend”]] as the 126 paramedics first examine Trevor’s mother.
** Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han
** Tim quips [[Film/AmericanPsycho “A mother is a man’s best friend”]] as the 126 paramedics first examine Trevor’s mother.
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* BrutishBulls: A rodeo bull named Malachai is brought into Happy Stan's Used Car Lot as an attraction for sales. It takes a teenage driver backing up into a table to make it start charging at people, even goring Happy Stan. The team finds him stuck in a car and frees him after tranquilizing him, using the jaws of life, and Owen calming him down.
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* EyeScream: An oxy addict tries to break into Michelle's van for pills. She sprays mace in his eyes, making him run away.
* FollowTheChaos: The 126 follow the destruction left by Malachai to find him stuck in a car.
* FollowTheChaos: The 126 follow the destruction left by Malachai to find him stuck in a car.
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Owen and the team race to deal with a runaway bull at a used car lot and an apparent electrocution at the hands of an LA transplant. Meanwhile, Owen is determined to prove he is physically fit for the job while undergoing chemo and Michelle gets the strongest lead yet on her missing sister.
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* RealityEnsues: While trying to prove that he is still fit to be a firefighter, Owen offers to run the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course. He ignores the fact that this is a test that is very hard to pass for a 20 year old in top physical shape, he is much older than 20 years old, he has lung cancer and is suffering from the effects of chemotherapy. When he tries to do a practice run, he passes out 2/3 of the way through the course. He is then saved by this trope when he performs an extremely physically taxing rescue and saves the life of a fellow firefighter. His superior deems it sufficient proof that he is still physically fit enough to do the job.
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* TooDumbToLive: While trying to prove that he is still fit to be a firefighter, Owen offers to run the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course. He ignores the fact that this is a test that is very hard to pass for a 20 year old in top physical shape, he is much older than 20 years old, he has lung cancer and is suffering from the effects of chemotherapy. When he tries to do a practice run, he passes out 2/3 of the way through the course. Subverted when he performs an extremely physically taxing rescue and saves the life of a fellow firefighter. His superior deems it sufficient proof that he is still physically fit enough to do the job.
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* BoltOfDivineRetribution: Judd calls Billy getting struck by lightning, an act of God.
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* ManHug: Between Owen and TK, after Owen reveals that he’s still going to be captain of the 126
* NeverTellMeTheOdds: Owen tells Judd this, after Judd asks what are the odds of him passing the CPAT test.
* NeverTellMeTheOdds: Owen tells Judd this, after Judd asks what are the odds of him passing the CPAT test.
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* ManHug: Between Owen and TK, after Owen reveals that he’s still going to be captain of the 126
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* NeverTellMeTheOdds: Owen tells Juddthis, this after Judd asks what are the odds are of him passing the CPAT test.
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* RequiredSpinoffCrossover: Pepper, a character from episode "Christmas Spirit" (3.10) of Series/NineOneOne, has moved to Austin after being released from jail, and completing a court-mandated training on anger management as a result of her previous actions..
* SelfDefenseless: Michelle sprays a man that was trying to break into her volunteer van, in the face with pepper spray. The man is able to run away without much trouble.
* ShoutOut: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han Solo]]
* SocialMediaBeforeReason: While the rodeo bull goes on his rampage, a lot of bystanders are seen still hanging around and filming the event. Not caring for their own safety.
* StoryArc: Michelle, with Carlos’ help, finds out the owner of the blue truck that Iris was last seen in and what Iris was doing on the last night before disappearing.
* SelfDefenseless: Michelle sprays a man that was trying to break into her volunteer van, in the face with pepper spray. The man is able to run away without much trouble.
* ShoutOut: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han Solo]]
* SocialMediaBeforeReason: While the rodeo bull goes on his rampage, a lot of bystanders are seen still hanging around and filming the event. Not caring for their own safety.
* StoryArc: Michelle, with Carlos’ help, finds out the owner of the blue truck that Iris was last seen in and what Iris was doing on the last night before disappearing.
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* RequiredSpinoffCrossover: Pepper, a character from episode "Christmas Spirit" (3.10) of Series/NineOneOne, has moved to Austin after being released from jail, and completing a court-mandated training on for anger management as a result of her previous actions..
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* SelfDefenseless: Michelle pepper-sprays sprays a man that was trying to break into her volunteervan, in the face with pepper spray.van. The man is able to run away without much trouble.
* ShoutOut: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet HanSolo]]
Solo]].
* SocialMediaBeforeReason: While the rodeo bull goes on his rampage, a lot of bystanders are seen still hanging around and filming theevent. Not event, not caring for their own safety.
* StoryArc: Michelle, with Carlos’ help, finds out the owner of the blue truck that Iris was last seen in and what Iris was doingon the last night before disappearing.she disappeared.
* SelfDefenseless: Michelle pepper-sprays sprays a man that was trying to break into her volunteer
* ShoutOut: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han
* SocialMediaBeforeReason: While the rodeo bull goes on his rampage, a lot of bystanders are seen still hanging around and filming the
* StoryArc: Michelle, with Carlos’ help, finds out the owner of the blue truck that Iris was last seen in and what Iris was doing
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* WhamShot: The episode ends with Michelle crying as the truck that Iris was last seen in is pulled out from where it crashed.
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* WhamShot: The episode ends with Michelle crying as the truck that Iris was last seen in is pulled out from the ravine where it crashed.
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* {{ShoutOut}}: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han Solo]]
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* {{ShoutOut}}: ShoutOut: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han Solo]]
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* BoltOfDivineRetribution: Judd calls Billy getting struck by lightning, an act of God.
* DeusExMachina: Owen's pride gets him into a situation where he could lose his job as captain of the 126. Judd points out that only an Act of God can save him now and they all should start praying. Billy, who is pushing for Owen's removal, is then struck by lighting while playing golf and Owen is able to save the guy's life. This convinces Owen's superiors that he is fit to lead the fire house and saves his hide.
* HeroDoesPublicService: Michelle volunteer in her free time to help the homeless people
* InternalReveal:
** The rest of the 126 find out that Owen has cancer.
** Billy tells Judd that running the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course was Owen’s idea.
* LethallyStupid: The owner of a used car lot is having a huge sale and wants to promote it by bringing in a special guest: a championship rodeo bull. He is warned that taking the bull out of its trailer is a bad idea but he insists that the public must see the bull up close or they are gonna go home disappointed. Rodeo bulls are not known for their calm demeanor and the noise and bustle of the crowded car lot make the bull extremely antsy. Then a red car drives in front of it and the bull goes on a rampage overturning cars and charging at people. Multiple people are gored with life-threatening injuries.
* ManHug: Between Owen and TK, after Owen reveals that he’s still going to be captain of the 126
* NeverTellMeTheOdds: Owen tells Judd this, after Judd asks what are the odds of him passing the CPAT test.
* PlayingNiceForNow: Michelle promises Carlos that she’ll play nice with the detective that is working her sister’s case, even though Michelle says that she has been doing a good job for the past 3 years and she’s mean to her.
* RealityEnsues: While trying to prove that he is still fit to be a firefighter, Owen offers to run the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course. He ignores the fact that this is a test that is very hard to pass for a 20 year old in top physical shape, he is much older than 20 years old, he has lung cancer and is suffering from the effects of chemotherapy. When he tries to do a practice run, he passes out 2/3 of the way through the course. He is then saved by this trope when he performs an extremely physically taxing rescue and saves the life of a fellow firefighter. His superior deems it sufficient proof that he is still physically fit enough to do the job.
* RequiredSpinoffCrossover: Pepper, a character from episode "Christmas Spirit" (3.10) of Series/NineOneOne, has moved to Austin after being released from jail, and completing a court-mandated training on anger management as a result of her previous actions..
* SelfDefenseless: Michelle sprays a man that was trying to break into her volunteer van, in the face with pepper spray. The man is able to run away without much trouble.
* {{ShoutOut}}: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han Solo]]
* SocialMediaBeforeReason: While the rodeo bull goes on his rampage, a lot of bystanders are seen still hanging around and filming the event. Not caring for their own safety.
* StoryArc: Michelle, with Carlos’ help, finds out the owner of the blue truck that Iris was last seen in and what Iris was doing on the last night before disappearing.
* TemptingFate: While playing golf, it starts to rain, Owen attempts to move his conversation with Billy indoors, Billy asks him if he's afraid of a little weather. Billy ends up getting struck by lightning.
* TrainingMontage: Owen, working with TK, trains to run the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course. Owen ends up collapsing right at the end, unable to complete the training under the time limit.
* WhamShot: The episode ends with Michelle crying as the truck that Iris was last seen in is pulled out from where it crashed.
* WorthyOpponent: Billy wants to put Owen out of the 126 fire house to "save" it. He even smirks that as soon as Owen quits, he'll fire the entire station personnel. When he's hit by a lightning bolt, Billy is saved by Owen which proves he's fit for duty. Coming to see Billy in the hospital, Owen doesn't gloat but instead offers Billy to keep at work as he likes someone who's willing to challenge him. Realizing he owes Owen his life, Billy accepts the offer, now clearly respecting Owen more.
* BoltOfDivineRetribution: Judd calls Billy getting struck by lightning, an act of God.
* DeusExMachina: Owen's pride gets him into a situation where he could lose his job as captain of the 126. Judd points out that only an Act of God can save him now and they all should start praying. Billy, who is pushing for Owen's removal, is then struck by lighting while playing golf and Owen is able to save the guy's life. This convinces Owen's superiors that he is fit to lead the fire house and saves his hide.
* HeroDoesPublicService: Michelle volunteer in her free time to help the homeless people
* InternalReveal:
** The rest of the 126 find out that Owen has cancer.
** Billy tells Judd that running the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course was Owen’s idea.
* LethallyStupid: The owner of a used car lot is having a huge sale and wants to promote it by bringing in a special guest: a championship rodeo bull. He is warned that taking the bull out of its trailer is a bad idea but he insists that the public must see the bull up close or they are gonna go home disappointed. Rodeo bulls are not known for their calm demeanor and the noise and bustle of the crowded car lot make the bull extremely antsy. Then a red car drives in front of it and the bull goes on a rampage overturning cars and charging at people. Multiple people are gored with life-threatening injuries.
* ManHug: Between Owen and TK, after Owen reveals that he’s still going to be captain of the 126
* NeverTellMeTheOdds: Owen tells Judd this, after Judd asks what are the odds of him passing the CPAT test.
* PlayingNiceForNow: Michelle promises Carlos that she’ll play nice with the detective that is working her sister’s case, even though Michelle says that she has been doing a good job for the past 3 years and she’s mean to her.
* RealityEnsues: While trying to prove that he is still fit to be a firefighter, Owen offers to run the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course. He ignores the fact that this is a test that is very hard to pass for a 20 year old in top physical shape, he is much older than 20 years old, he has lung cancer and is suffering from the effects of chemotherapy. When he tries to do a practice run, he passes out 2/3 of the way through the course. He is then saved by this trope when he performs an extremely physically taxing rescue and saves the life of a fellow firefighter. His superior deems it sufficient proof that he is still physically fit enough to do the job.
* RequiredSpinoffCrossover: Pepper, a character from episode "Christmas Spirit" (3.10) of Series/NineOneOne, has moved to Austin after being released from jail, and completing a court-mandated training on anger management as a result of her previous actions..
* SelfDefenseless: Michelle sprays a man that was trying to break into her volunteer van, in the face with pepper spray. The man is able to run away without much trouble.
* {{ShoutOut}}: Judd misinterprets Owen quoting Franchise/IndianaJones when he says to never tell him the odds, Owen corrects him saying that it was actually [[Characters/StarWarsHanSoloCharacterSheet Han Solo]]
* SocialMediaBeforeReason: While the rodeo bull goes on his rampage, a lot of bystanders are seen still hanging around and filming the event. Not caring for their own safety.
* StoryArc: Michelle, with Carlos’ help, finds out the owner of the blue truck that Iris was last seen in and what Iris was doing on the last night before disappearing.
* TemptingFate: While playing golf, it starts to rain, Owen attempts to move his conversation with Billy indoors, Billy asks him if he's afraid of a little weather. Billy ends up getting struck by lightning.
* TrainingMontage: Owen, working with TK, trains to run the firefighter qualifying physical endurance course. Owen ends up collapsing right at the end, unable to complete the training under the time limit.
* WhamShot: The episode ends with Michelle crying as the truck that Iris was last seen in is pulled out from where it crashed.
* WorthyOpponent: Billy wants to put Owen out of the 126 fire house to "save" it. He even smirks that as soon as Owen quits, he'll fire the entire station personnel. When he's hit by a lightning bolt, Billy is saved by Owen which proves he's fit for duty. Coming to see Billy in the hospital, Owen doesn't gloat but instead offers Billy to keep at work as he likes someone who's willing to challenge him. Realizing he owes Owen his life, Billy accepts the offer, now clearly respecting Owen more.
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