Can’t we just find a motel
and pull over? Look, if we continue
driving all night, we’re gonna be in Tulsa
by morning, okay? Okay. I’m hungry. Why don’t you and your mom go
to the diner and get yourself a slice of pie. Get me a coffee, too.
Okay. Okay, honey.
Come on. Let’s go. I’m hungry, too.
Can I get, like, a hot chocolate or something? Yeah, yeah. Get a good
night’s sleep. Yeah. All right. Look, baby,
they got pecan pie. I don’t like pecan. Since when? Since summer. Okay. What can I
get you folks? Blueberry pie, please. Would you like a scoop
of ice cream with that? Yes, ma’am. And two coffees. Coming right up. [emergency alert blaring] What is it, Mom? I don’t know. [wind whistling] <i> [announcer] The Emergency
Weather Service has issued</i> <i> an urgent weather message
for Erath county</i> <i> and surrounding areas.</i> <i> At 11:30 p.m.,
Central Standard Time,</i> <i> Emergency Weather Service
Doppler radar</i> <i> indicated a severe thunderstorm
capable of producing a tornado.</i> <i> This storm is located
20 miles southwest</i> <i> of Stephenville, Texas,</i> <i> and moving northeast
at 45 miles per hour.</i> Tom!
Come on! Let’s go! We’ve got to get out.
There’s a shed in the back. Dad, I’m scared.
Honey, I’m right here. I promise I will not let
anything happen to you. Sir, we gotta
get out of here! Trust me.
Please. Let’s go. Let’s go! Come on! [Mom]
Oh! Oh, no! Back! Back! Back! [Mom]
Run, honey! Here we go. Here we go.
Over here. Come on! Come on! Get in here!
Get in, get in, get in! Hurry up! Hurry up! Hurry up! [screaming, whimpering] Is it gone? I don’t know.
I’m gonna-- I’m gonna go take a look. Be careful. [phone buzzing] [woman] Ethan?
Ethan. Yeah. Yeah, I’ll get it. I’ll
get it. [phone buzzing] Yeah. What? When? Okay. All right. Get the satellite data started,
and I’ll be in as soon as I can. All right. Bye. It’s not even
3:00 in the morning. Twister hit Dublin.
What? May as well get up now. Deb’s
call is coming any second. Before I forget, Happy Anniversary. You need to brush
your teeth. Yeah, um... How about we drop the kids
off at your mother’s and I could grill us
some steaks and maybe buy us a bottle of wine. I can’t. I’m on assignment. Remember? The Fort Worth
Holiday Parade? But we can celebrate
this weekend. I promise. I’ll make it
up to you. Is Logan gonna be there? [sighs]
Don’t. I’m just askin’. Why does it matter? Look, I know we have
our problems, and he’s funny and charming. Yeah, we do have our problems.
That’s true. But that is not one of them. [phone ringing] You should answer
your phone. [sighs]
Ethan... [sighs]
Hey, Deb. [chuckles] Go back to bed. Dad? What’s going on? I’ve got to run to work
for a little bit. Does Mom have to
go to work, too? Probably. Have your sister
drop you off. But remember, come home
right after school. You’re still grounded. Oh, Dad... Max, you gotta learn. When your mom tells you
you can’t do something, you can’t do it. But I wearing
safety goggles and gloves. Doesn’t it look cool? I did the Wise Men
and everything. It actually looks really cool. But you were specifically told
not to touch my tools. [sighs]
Fine. Get some sleep. All right? And good luck on your report.
[kisses] Thanks. I have the reports
on the storm last night. Oh, I’m sorry. That’s okay. Thanks. Also, thank you
for the opportunity to let me join your team. Professor Collins said
it would be the best way to get the experience I need, and your theories
on the impact of climate change on local weather patterns are phenomenal.
Zoe-- Chloe.
Chloe, it’s early. Easy on the caffeine.
Oh, okay. Zack! What did I tell you
about playing games in here? Hey, Doc. How’s Christmas
like tornado season? I don’t know. How is
Christmas like tornado season? You get a tree
in your living room. I like that one.
The dual polarity radar is up and running. Yeah? So, what
are we looking at? We’re still waiting
for the Emergency Weather Service to confirm, but our sensors
clocked it at 130. One-thirty. Have you double-checked? Unfortunately,
we’re short-staffed because of the winter break, but Chloe was running the data,
aren’t you, Chloe? Yes. Yep,
I am right on it. [chuckles] So what else
can you tell me? She’s a little high-strung,
but, uh, I like her. The storm, Zack. Gas station, diner,
uh, demolished, but no one was hurt. Let’s fire up the algorithms,
see what else is out there. Yep, you got it, Doc.
Here you go. The Dublin twister was confirmed
at 132 miles per hour. An F2. In December. F2? Is that bad? That’s a fairly large storm. See, we have a scale, and F0 being the low end, that would knock over
a few trees and rearrange your garden gnomes pretty good. And on the high end? F5. That’s like total destruction. Is there anything bigger,
like an F6? Oh, no.
That would have to be I don’t know...
318 miles per hour? That’s like
a nuclear bomb going off. Oh, my God! This is,
like, from last Christmas? Hey, that’s
the expensive stuff. I’ll make you
a fresh one, Dr. Walker. It’s gonna be a long day. You know what they say
about the early bird. Better involve
a pay raise. Here’s the info
on last night’s storm. Hit a couple farms
on the east side of town. No fatalities.
Minor injuries. What kind of injuries?
Two sprained legs and one fractured wrist. You brought me here in the
middle of the night for that? Is that even news? This ain’t Chicago,
honey. A kid shot
some footage of the twister from his bedroom window. Let Terry
know about this. I thought you were on leave.
It’s my last day. Don’t leave without saying
goodbye. You gonna miss me? I am. I’m gonna
miss you, too! I told her
she was wasting your time. The sky sucked that baby back up
20 minutes ago. Good. Then you can go on air
and tell everyone it’s over. Get powdered up.
You’re live in five. You tell Ethan
about New York? [sighing]
Logan... It’s a big three affiliate,
six o’clock desk. They’ve won five Emmys. It’s a huge opportunity
for both of us, Addison. Unless you like covering
tractor pulls and rodeos. Don’t forget how much you
gave up to come here for him. Chicago was a great station.
Good money-- It was a mutual decision. Of course, after what happened,
he really didn’t have much of a choice. Texas is our home now, Logan. Well, I’m going with
or without you. We make a great team,
and you know that. I’m not having
this conversation now. <i> A tornado hit the small town
of Dublin late last night,</i> <i> destroying a small gas station
and an adjacent diner,</i> <i> both of which were open
at the time.</i> <i> There are currently no reports
of any serious injuries</i> <i> or any additional destruction.</i> That can’t be good.
Hey, Doc? Doc! Do you see the rapid rotation
in the updraft there? That is a hook echo,
I’m sure of it. Hook echo?
What’s a hook echo? A hook echo
is a radar signature. It’s usually rain or hail showing that a storm cell
could produce a tornado. But wouldn’t the Emergency
Weather Service have said
something? No, because it’s being obscured
by the precipitation. Look. See beneath the anvil?
It’s hiding. That wouldn’t show up
on their systems. That is
a massive supercell system. I don’t get it.
It’s almost Christmas. Tornado season’s
not until March. Usually you would
be correct. December temperatures
are typically too mild to produce strong
storm systems, except... thanks to climate change, the ocean temperature
is five degrees warmer, which means the air that
comes off the Gulf of Mexico is something you’d find closer to, say, April. And since the water levels
are higher... The jet streams
and the updrafts are faster. Creating stronger storms. [Ethan] Yeah. Thanks to
years of abuse, the environment has finally
reached a breaking point. Looks like tornado season’s
coming early. Run it through the simulation
and get speed and direction. Yep. You got it, Doc.
Chloe. Call the Storm Prediction
Center and ask for Ted. I want you
to forward him our data. [Chloe]
Sure thing. Hi, this is
Chloe Palmer-- <i> So as you can see,</i> <i> we have a high pressure system
moving in,</i> <i> which means things
should start to improve</i> <i> into the morning hours,</i> <i> while our Christmas
heat wave continues.</i> "Things should start
to improve"? Is he looking at the same data that we are? <i> ...nineties Saturday
and Sunday.</i> <i> Dry weather is expected
to continue--</i> Hey. Someone’s got to tell them
they’re wrong. <i> The only exception being
in our far eastern zones today,</i> <i> where a few isolated showers
are possible.</i> <i> Get your umbrellas out.</i> <i> As a reminder,
we will have a level orange</i> <i> air pollution watch</i> in effect until Tuesday--
[phone buzzing] We have a high pressure system
moving in, which means-- Now is not
a good time, Ethan. He’s wrong, Addison.
<i> Look, if this is about</i> trying to one-up him, we can
have this conversation later. There’s a hook echo. It’s hiding
behind precipitation. His computer’s
just not picking it up. Please just let him
do his job. His job. The guy’s a personal
trainer with a weather map. I’m looking at
three different satellites, and I’m telling you,
there’s a potential for a major outbreak. You mean like before? Do you really want
a repeat of what happened? Isn’t it better
to be safe than sorry? <i> Ethan, I can’t get sucked into
another one of these wild-goose</i> <i> chases.
I just can’t.</i> Is she on the phone? Get her off the phone. Deb, can you get her
off the phone, please? [sighing] Look, can we talk
about this later? This is nothing like Chicago. People have to be warned. I’ll talk to you later. It’s like I have
three children. What happened in Chicago? Let’s just say that his
theories on climate change haven’t always
been accurate. Now back to you, Addison. Thank you, Logan.
I’m sure many people out there will be very
happy to hear the worst is over. In other news, Fort Worth
is preparing for their annual holiday parade tonight, <i> and Santa Claus himself will
be serving as grand marshal.</i> <i> To help commemorate
the occasion,</i> <i> Dinky’s Dogs and Cones</i> <i> will be serving free egg nog
and peppermint ice cream cones.</i> Good girl, Ashlee. Maybe we shouldn’t
go to school today. Well, Logan just said
everything’s gonna be better, so you have
nothing to worry about. What am I doing
for lunch? Who am I, Mom?
Scavenge something from your friends. You could make me lunch
like she does. You’re not capable
of slapping a couple pieces of bread together? Mom makes paninis. Buy a panini.
They’re not the same as Mom’s. Hurry up.
We’re gonna be late. You know we’re
having a heat wave? I have to give
my science report today. It’s my lucky sweatshirt. Fine. You want to overheat,
not my problem. Bye, Ashlee. Are Mom and Dad
gonna get divorced? Where did that come from?
You see how they are. They’re fine, Max.
They fight almost every day. That’s what married people
do. They fight. Maybe, but they never laugh
afterward like they used to. I heard Mom on the phone
talking about a job interview. So?
In New York. Look. It’s the last day
before Christmas break. Let’s not worry
about it now, okay? Fine. Doesn’t feel like Christmas. <i> ♪ O’er the fields we go
Laughing all the way ♪</i> <i> ♪ Bells on bobtail-- ♪</i> Huh. Ah, shoot. Come on, baby. Oh, baby. What the-- Wow! Come on. Come on! [yelling] [grunting, screaming] [alarm blaring] Oh, what’s that mean? It’s another funnel. What’s the clock? 140 miles per hour. Solid F2. They’re getting
stronger.
Zack, coordinates. 33.03 degrees north
and 96.97 degrees west. Is this what you
were expecting? I’m afraid this may only
be the beginning. I got that simulation
up for you, Doc. I think you’re right.
I think there’s bad mojo coming off this storm. Would you look at that. Oh, my God. I think your kids
will be fine. Call me on the CB
if you need me. CB? Yeah, it’s a smart phone
without the smart. Or the phone. Okay. Okay, out. Where are you really going? School, dork. Now get
going before you’re late. Really? You’re going
to school? Without a bag? If you say anything
to Mom or Dad, you can walk to school from now on. Then I’ll be seeing you
at 2:30 sharp, right? Can’t you sign up for
extracurricular activities like a normal kid? I suppose I could call Mom
and ask her to pick me up. 2:30. Be waiting
when I get here. This just came in
from your husband. Thanks. [phone ringing] Hey, Ethan.
Yeah, I just got it. Do you want to tell me
what I’m looking at? A collision
of two major fronts. According to our data,
we’re looking at the possibility of a severe tornado outbreak within the next three hours. An outbreak? <i> It already started.</i> In Stephenville, a tornado
touched down 15 minutes ago. What? Hey, Joanna. Did you hear anything
about a tornado touching down in Stephenville? No, I’ll check.
Thanks. If this is the case,
why isn’t anyone else picking up on it? Because they’re using outdated
forecast models. <i> If they’d update their models
and take the increased December</i> <i> temperature into account,</i> they’d see that the conditions
are right for the perfect storm. Look, Ethan, I know
that this is your issue that climate change
is affecting the weather, but... <i> this has gotten us
into trouble before.</i> I know, I know,
and I live with that every day. But this time I’m right.
You’ve gotta trust me. County sheriff confirmed reports
of a tornado three miles <i> outside of Stephenville.
</i>You see? Thanks. Where are you? On my way to get the kids. <i> Is that a good idea?</i> It’s the last day
before winter break. They have a lot of work to do. After everything
that we went through, you have to know that I wouldn’t
do this unless I was absolutely certain that it was necessary. Where you gonna take them? Your mom’s got a storm shelter. They can wait it out there. How far out are you? About 20 minutes. They’re not answering
their phones, so I’m guessing that they’re <i> still in class.</i> Well, call me as soon
as you get ’em, okay? Addison, you gotta go on air,
you gotta warn people. <i> Tell them.
</i>I will talk to Logan. Talk to Logan. Will you at least promise me
that if anything happens, you’ll go into <i> the storm shelter
at the studio?</i> I will. I promise. No matter what? Fine. I’ll call you
when I have the kids. Okay. Bye. Yeah, no, I prefer
to travel on Saturday. [Logan] I’m sure she
will be pleased. All right. Okay. I’ll call you back. Great news, Addison. There’s a tornado
in Stephenville. I know. We told everyone
it was over. It was. It is. Look at the charts. Temperature readings,
air flow, pressure systems. Nothing to support
what happened. No one saw this coming. Ethan did. Ethan got lucky. He’s a crusader, Addy. I know that you said
he’s changed since Chicago. But I’ve got to go
on the air every day and give thousands of people the
most accurate information tht I
can. Do I need to remind you
what happened last time? They evacuated
an entire town. Well, isn’t it better
to be safe than sorry? There were thousands of people,
Addy, and nothing happened. That doesn’t mean he
can’t be right this time. These temperature increases
are nothing to be alarmed about. They’re all part
of a natural cycle. In fact, some of
the hottest dates ever recorded were in the earliest part
of the 20th century. Okay, well, I’m gonna
ask Deb to run a crawl. You don’t want to hear
the good news? I was just talking
to Cramer. They’re going to offer you
the position. New York?
The big affiliate? This is an amazing opportunity.
I don’t want to go without you. Can we talk
about this later? They’d like an answer today. <i> ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year ♪</i> <i> ♪ Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin ♪</i> <i> ♪ Good tidings for Christmas
and a Happy New Year ♪</i> Gosh, almost gave up on you.
What took you so long? Max. I swear,
I am never having kids. Ever.
I hate them. You sound like you’re in
desperate
need of a lemonade. [laughing] So you’re sure Bryan
is supposed to be here? Yeah, he said he had
a bio midterm, but he should be here by 11:00. How do you know that? ’Cause I told him
you were gonna be here. What? You liking him is about as big
of a secret as him liking you. We’re just good friends. Okay, news flash:
a hot 17-year-old jock asks for help with his homework is looking for more than
just a friend, okay? It was just one time. Maybe he wants another. Someone told you something. I can’t reveal my sources.
Hey, I got an idea. What? Just come with me. Hey, Mom,
working hard at school! <i> After tornado activity
early this morning in Dublin,</i> <i> and more recently
in Stephenville,</i> <i> we are currently
issuing a tornado watch</i> <i> for northwest Tarrant County.</i> Lexi, no. It will make the best
four minutes of this guy’s life.
Hi, Santa. Hi. [Lexi, Kaitlyn laughing] What do you young ladies
want for Christmas? Well, um,
Kaitlyn would like... a date
with Bryan Collins. I’m so sorry.
Tell you what. How about we take a nice
picture, and Santa will see what he can do about that.
Okay? Sounds so good. Santa’s gonna
get you a date. [Kaitlyn laughing] [Santa]
Say cheese. Cheese. [Lexi, Kaitlyn laughing] [Lexi]
Bye, Santa. Let’s see
what damage we can do to my parents’ credit. I don’t know, Gage. Maybe Ollie was wrong. There’s
nothing out here but cows. I’m telling you, man,
this is the right spot. She’s out there.
I can smell it. I can’t see how. You haven’t
showered in three days. We just passed
Dry Branch. Coming up
on Campbell. Maybe you’re reading that
thing wrong. You read it then! Hey, look! Whoa! Did you see that? Did I see it?
I’m getting it in HD! We’re too close! Are you kidding me?
When Ollie gets a look at this footage, he’s gonna lay a golden egg. Hey, um, we got
a tornado touchdown on 377. Repeat: touchdown on 377. It’s turning away! Keep shooting! Gage? What is it? [train horn blowing] Stop, stop, stop,
stop, stop, stop! Dude, we’re gonna make
a fortune on YouTube. Ethan’s been right all morning,
which is more than I can say for him. The Storm Prediction Center
said conditions warrant a watch. Well, the SPC is wrong. People need to know that
this is gonna get a lot worse. I ran all the simulations,
and none of them point to an active system. Because you’re using
the existing models. But Ethan said if you updated
them to take global warming into account, then you could-- Are you hearing this?
Global warming? I already told you.
It’s part of a natural cycle. Logan’s right. I can’t risk
starting
a panic based on a hunch. A hunch? Ethan’s the only
one that’s been right all day. You asked me to run a crawl.
I ran a crawl. Deb, it is two days
until Christmas. Do you really want
to risk people’s safety because you wouldn’t
give them better warning? Addison, Logan is the chief
meteorologist of the station. Exactly.
And people trust us. Until the Emergency Weather
Service says otherwise, I won’t authorize
anything more than a watch. Then at least
let me break in. Break in?
In the middle of<i> Viewpoint?</i> It’s our highest-rated
morning show. Then we can roll it
during a break, but you have to let me warn people. Fine.
Thank you. Someone get me Terry. What was that
all about? She won’t
let me break in. She doesn’t want to start
a panic based on a hunch. We’ve had three twisters
already today. How many more
does she need before she’ll take it seriously? You know this is
the way she is. Always doing everything
by the books. Besides, it’s not like
you’re gonna be here much longer anyway. What are you talking about?
Come on. It’s the worst-kept secret
in the station. Everybody knows
that Logan’s trying to take you guys out of here. I think it’s amazing.
You deserve a big break. You know what?
Logan is trying to take himself out of here. Hmm. I have my family
to think about. You know, Granbury’s
our home now. Ethan’s got
his job at the university. The kids, they’ve got school,
they’ve got their friends. I’m afraid that I’m not
there for them enough as it is, you know? They are so lucky
to have you as their mom. Thanks.
You’re welcome. What are you doing here
anyway? You should be at home
taking care of this action! Doctor says that I can work
a week up until my due date. It doesn’t mean
it’s a good idea. But I feel fine,
so it’s okay. At least promise me that
you’ll stay off your feet. Addison...
Hey. Five-minute warning. Thanks, George. Break a leg. Okay, get back to work.
Hmm... Hey, stubborn girl.
I wasn’t kidding. Stay off of those. Okay, I will. I promise.
Thank you. Thank you. Dad, why are you here?
What’s going on? There’s a storm coming,
and I want you to be safe. But the guy on TV said
that there wasn’t gonna-- The guy on TV’s
an idiot. Right? Has your dad ever been
wrong about a storm? Okay, but the guy on TV
is still an idiot. What about everyone else? I talked to the principal.
Everybody’s
gonna be safe, all right? It’s, uh... Be strong.
Buck up, man. Come on. Let’s go get your sister and
take her
to your grandmother’s house. Um, Dad? Don’t worry about it.
Get in the car. We’ll talk. Get in.
But-- <i> [principal over PA]
Attention, students.</i> <i> We are going to conduct
a tornado drill.</i> <i> Attention, students.</i> <i> We are going to conduct
a tornado drill.</i> Is that bad? It’s getting closer. What’s that? Emergency
Weather Service. All right, three minutes
to air time, people! The Emergency Weather Service
just issued a warning. Oh, no. Does Logan believes me now? [sighs] Where are you
and the kids? I just picked up Max. We’re
on our way to the high school. Dad? Give me a minute. I’m on
the phone with your mother. Dad! We’ll be there
in about five minutes. Dad!
What? Kaitlyn’s not at school. What did he just say? What do you mean
she’s not at school? I don’t know, but she
told me not to tell. You hear that?
He doesn’t know. <i> Do you have any idea
where she could be?</i> She’s a 17-year-old girl,
and it’s two days to Christmas. Where do you think
she might be? The mall. If I leave now, I can
get there in 40 minutes. Why don’t I meet you there.
<i> I love you, Addison,</i> <i> and I want you safe.</i> <i> You’re better off
in that reinforced building</i> <i> than anywhere in town.</i> <i> Besides, the city needs you
there, on TV, telling them</i> <i> how to stay safe.</i> <i> I’ll get the kids.</i> Fine. But just... Call me as soon as
you find her, okay? I will. I love you. <i> I love you, too.</i> I told you, nobody’s going
on a date with Bryan. You’re totally going on a
date with Bryan. Shut up. Wait. What about
these ones? Mm. How much? It’s like 150. [chuckles] Yeah, right.
My dad would kill me. [phone ringing] Maybe that’s Bryan.
Lexi... Kaitlyn Walker’s phone. Lexi. Hi, Mr. Walker. Put my daughter
on the phone, please. It’s your dad.
Great. Hey, Dad. Kaitlyn, thank goodness.
Where are you? Um, at school. Max already told me
you’re not at school. Where are you?
Are you at the mall? What’s wrong? Little punk ratted me out. He’s not a punk.
We’ll talk about this later. I’m on my way. On your way?
What-- Why? What’s going on? Dad? Hello? Can you hear me? There’s no signal. That was strange. [siren blaring] [siren continues] <i> ♪ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year ♪</i> <i> ♪ Good tidings we bring
to you and your-- ♪</i> We need to get inside! What is it?
What’s wrong? This is bad. Guys, I need a direction
on the core. Over. Looks like the core is directly
over downtown Granbury. Yeah, I got that.
Which way is it heading? Over. It’s northeast. The mall, Dad. Thanks, Chloe.
Over. Hold on. [screaming, shouting] It’s Bryan! Kaitlyn! Quick! Somebody,
open the door! Come on! Come on, please! He’s pounding
on the door! Please! Watch out! [grunting] [screaming] No! No! [screaming] There’s nothing
we can do. Come on! [glass breaking] My daughter.
Ma’am. Have you seen my-- No, wait.
Stop! My daughter! My daughter! [wind whistling]
[crashing] Got about 30 people
in ER over at Lake Granbury Medical Center. The police department
switchboards are down. They’re re-routing phone calls
to Weatherford and Benbrook. They’re setting up
an emergency shelter over at Robertson Elementary. If you’d let me give that
warning when I wanted to, this could’ve been avoided. What do you want?
An apology? I made a decision
that I believed was right for this station. People died, Deb.
They could’ve had 20, maybe even 30 minutes to prepare for this. And if your husband
was wrong, we would have created a panic for no reason. My family was
out there! Yes, and with any luck,
your husband was able to get to your daughter in time. Okay, we’re ready.
Where you going? I may have made a mistake,
but I have a job to do. Deb, tell me you’re not
serious about this. I’m the producer,
and it’s my decision. He’s going out,
you’re going on. And I suggest you freshen up.
You look exhausted. You are so much
better than this, Addy. You should
take the offer. You know what? I have been
doing a lot of thinking about
it. That’s more like it. Tell them
I’m not interested. What? You heard me. Tell New York
I’m not interested. I’m staying here in Texas
with my family at Channel 7. Because apparently
they need someone here who actually gives a damn. So... we are going,
right? We’re too late,
aren’t we, Dad? <i> [radio newscaster]
Much of downtown Granbury</i> <i> has been severely damaged
by the tornado,</i> <i> including Granbury
Middle School.</i> Dad!
<i> Luckily, the students</i> <i> had been in the basement
shelter at the time,</i> <i> and no fatalities or serious
injuries have been reported.</i> You saved them, Dad. Let’s go get
your sister now. [Kaitlyn] I can’t believe
Bryan’s gone. Do you think it’s over? I’m gonna go check. Okay. Hello? Is anybody in here? [girl]
Help! Hello? Hello? Help. Help. It’s okay. Now, come on.
Come to me. Don’t worry.
I’m gonna help you. What’s your name? Anna. Okay, Anna. I need you to take my hand. My leg hurts. Okay. We can get that checked out,
but I just need you to come with me, okay? Okay. It’s all right. Okay. That way it won’t
get infected, okay? Okay, Anna,
I need you to be brave. Can you be brave for me? Come on. Terry?
Yeah. Has anyone heard
from my husband? Not that I know of,
but the phones and cell towers are down all over Hood County. They’re trying
to restore service now. Okay.
Hey, listen, Addy. I’m sure
he’ll be fine. I appreciate it. I really do.
Thanks. Yeah. Oh, but if you could
find me a CB radio, that would be so great. There may be one
in storage in the basement. I’ll have Joanna check it out. Thank you.
All right. That’s Kaitlyn’s car. Stay in the car.
But, Dad... I mean it. Stay in the car.
Are we clear? Yeah.
Be right back. Mom...
Anna! Anna! Oh, I-- Anna! Thank you. Thank you
so much. Baby, come on. Kaitlyn!
Have you seen my daughter? Have you seen my daughter?
Have you seen my daughter? No.
She’s-- Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn! Dad? Oh! I’m so glad
you’re okay. I’m so sorry, Dad.
It was my idea. Oh, come here. Come here.
I’m so glad you’re safe. Is Max okay? He’s in the car.
Let’s go. Come on. Okay.
[laughs] Sure you’re okay?
Yeah. Max? Max? I told him to wait
right here. He’s got to be
around here somewhere. Max!
Max? Max! Have you seen a boy?
Twelve? Red hair? No. Have you seen my son?
He’s 12 years old. He’s got red hair,
wearing a Texas shirt. I haven’t seen anyone
like that, man. Sorry. Have you seen-- Anybody.
A boy, 12 years old? I didn’t see him.
Didn’t see him. Red hair?
Check back there. Excuse me, my son,
he’s wearing a Texas shirt. Have you seen
my son? Have you seen my son? He’s 12. He’s got red hair. Have you seen my son?
No, I’m sorry. He’s got red hair. He’s
only 12. He’s this big. Sorry.
He’s got a sweater on. Have you seen my son?
Have you seen a little boy? He’s about 12. Freckles,
red hair. He was wearing
a sweater just like this. He said he’d help me
find my grandfather. He wanted me
to stay warm. That’s fine. Did you
see where he went? That way. All right.
Wait, here. No, no. No, no.
Take this. It’s okay. Keep it.
Stay warm, all right? Help. Can you help her out?
I think she’s in shock. Are you okay? Max! Max! It’s Dad.
Can you hear me? Max! Max! Max!
Over here! Over here! He was helping me out,
and the ceiling just crashed down on him. Max, are you in there? Max. Max! Oh, my God, no.
No. No, no! Max! Max.
Can you hear me? Can you hear me?
Are you okay? Can you move? Is the girl’s grandpa okay? [grunts]
I’m just fine, thanks to you, kiddo. Can you move, Max? I’ll pull you up.
Come on. Okay. I’m sorry I didn’t
stay in the car. No, we’re gonna talk
about that later, okay? Can you stand up? I don’t know. I’m gonna pick him up.
Okay. We better get outta here. Yeah. Don’t you ever
do that to me again! I’m so sorry, but Dad
made me tell him about you skipping school. [laughs] That’s not what
I’m talking about. I mean you scaring
the heck out of me. Never again. Okay? Okay. Now come here. Come on.
Let’s go get Mom. Oh, that can’t be good.
<i> Chloe.</i> It’s Ethan. Come in. <i> Over.</i> Dr. Walker. How’s it looking
on the radar? Over. Not good.
We’ve got a significant lift off the
cold front and the temperature <i> is decreasing rapidly
with height.</i> What’s that mean, Dad? Means more tornadoes. Any movement? <i> Over.
</i>Uh-- Northeast.
Towards the city. Mom. It’s heading
towards Lake Worth. The power plant.
I’ll call you back. Over. Over. I need you to take your brother
to your grandmother’s. She’s got a storm shelter there.
You’ll all be safe. Okay? We have to go get Ashlee. I’ll find Ashlee
after I have your mother. Dad? I want to go with you. I need you to watch
your brother. I can take Max, Mr. Walker. Please? You might need help.
Let me come. Fine. But you have to
do everything I say. I promise. You know how to get
to Grandmother’s house? Go straight there.
Don’t stop for anything. You got it.
Come on, Max. Deb, hey, any luck
finding that CB radio? I think Joanna’s
looking for one. Look, I know you’re
worried, but I’m sure your family is fine. Ethan had
a good head start. I’m sure he got there
before it hit. I shouldn’t even be here. I should be out there
with them. I know, but they closed
every road out of this town. They’re not letting anyone
through except emergency
personnel. Besides, this is the story
of the decade, honey, and you’re right
in the middle of it. Who do you think the nationals
are gonna turn to for the
footage? Not to mention
the ratings. Seriously, Deb, ratings?
There are kids out there. Families like mine, and this
thing is headed right for them. It’s a business,
Addison. What happened
to journalistic integrity? I hear PBS is hiring. You’re really unbelievable,
you know that? Hey, they’re ready
for you. Thanks. Didn’t you say you wanted
to warn the people? So go back to your desk and
tell the people of this town what’s going on out there. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have
to go make a phone call. Good luck with that. [thunder rumbling] <i> Small funnels have been
spotted in the vicinity of</i> <i> the Lake Worth Power Plant.</i> Hey, you know,
if it hits that plant, everything northeast
of the 287 will lose power. That’s our story.
Cut over to the 199. All right, I’m on it. [alarm blaring] [Logan] Right here, right
here. Here we go. Oh, what are you doing? We’re going live. Are you crazy?
You hear that siren? What I hear are
commendations, Emmys. Maybe a network desk. If we can jump over to the 30,
we can get out of its path. You’re shooting this now,
or you’re gonna spend the rest of your career covering town meetings
for public access. Now, come on, hurry up. Oh... This is stupid. [alarm blaring] Get your game face on. We’re going up there. Can we discuss this? Can we talk about it? We got a twister!
Location? It’s right outside the power
plant,
and it’s gonna head straight
through. Speed?
Uh... Zack!
Hold your horses! Okay, I got it right here. It’s 320. It’s an F6. Um-- Dr. Walker, come in. I’m on I-35. I’ll be at
the station in ten minutes. It’s an F6, Dr. Walker. What? That’s impossible. Is that bad, Dad? Very. The core is skirting
the downtown district, but, Doc, I think
this thing is gonna turn. I think you’re right. Over. We don’t have much time. Does it look like I’ve been
outside for a while? <i> Looks like I’ve been
in the elements, huh?</i> All right, we’re kicking it
to you live in 20 seconds. Ready on remote? Standing by.
All right. You ready, Logan? Always. You know, if only I could
bottle that man’s ego, I could afford to quit
this job. [laughing] Okay, we’re in live in
five, four, three, two... We’re going now
to our own Logan Haynes, reporting live
from the field. <i> This is Logan Haynes,
reporting live from the</i> <i> Lake Worth Power Plant.</i> <i> As you can see behind me,</i> <i> we are witnessing
something incredible.</i> <i> A freak Christmas twister
</i>It’s turning. <i> is moving in on the city
of Fort Worth.</i> <i> This power plant, responsible
for providing power...</i> Deb, you’ve got to
get him out of there. Look at this footage! <i> ...currently stands in the path
of one of the largest storms</i> <i> in the nation’s history.</i> Kill it. Now! At least for now,
disaster has been avoided. Uh, Logan? Logan, this is Addy.
You gotta get out of there! Say again? Get out of there now! [screams] [gasps] Cut to commercial. Do it! Deb? George. Did you see what happened
to Logan? I did. Have you seen
Deb? Yeah. She just came through. She
went that way. Okay. Deb! [sobbing] Hey. It’s not your fault. I sent him out there. You didn’t know. You did. Ethan did. I should’ve listened. Look, he went up on that roof
all by himself. That was his call,
not yours. I know he could be
obnoxious and a little conceited
at times, and I knew he was looking
to transfer out of here, but he was still
part of the family. I know. And now-- now he’s gone. You don’t think there’s some way
that maybe he could have
survived? No, I don’t think so. What are we gonna do? Tell me, Addy,
what am I supposed to do? You know what? We’re gonna have time to mourn
him later, I promise you. I promise. But we have a tornado
coming our way and a building full of people
that we need to get to safety. You’re right. It’s comin’, isn’t it? Yeah. But we’re not gonna lose
anyone else today, okay? I promise. Okay. Come on.
We got a station to save. Okay. We’ve got funnels reported
at River Oak, River Bend, and University Park! The Lake Worth Power Plant
is offline. Emergency triage
centers are being set up
at Covenant and St. Mary’s. Can I have your attention? Everyone, please! There’s a severe tornado
headed our way. I need everyone to get
to the shelter now! Everybody, move quickly
and carefully! Don’t stop until you’ve
reached the shelter. Keep going.
Hey, Deb, where’s Joanna? Um, Joanna?
Where is she? She went to go look for
a radio for you in storage. Oh, no. [tapping keyboard] We’ve lost
the transmitter. Transmission antennas
are down. All right, people,
let’s get down to the shelter. Now, people, now!
Come on. Move it. Move it! Let’s go, let’s go! [Joanna]
Somebody, help me, please. Joanna? Joanna? Are you down here? [Joanna]
Somebody, help! Help! Joanna! Hang on, Jo, I’m coming! Joanna? Joanna, are you down here? Joanna? [coughing] Joanna, are you down here? Joanna! Joanna, are you down here? I’m in here. Joanna! I’m in here. Joanna, are you okay?
Help me. My legs are stuck. [Joanna]
Are the others okay? Yeah, they got to the shelter. Look, you gotta hold on, okay?
I’m gonna lift this off of you. [groans]
Okay? [grunting] Oh... Oh! Can you move? Can you slide out?
Okay. [grunting] Can you stand up? I can try. Okay. Let’s do it
on three, okay? One, two... three. [groaning] Okay, let’s get you out
of here. Okay. Come on.
[whimpering] Addison. [coughing] Can you make it? Only way is to try. Just one step
at a time. [coughing] I can’t breathe. Come on. You can do it.
I can’t breathe. [coughing] Okay, we’ll find
another way. Come on. [gasping] [coughing] I need air, or I’m
gonna pass out! [coughing] [Ethan]
Addison! Ethan!
Where’s Addison? She went to go look for
Joanna like 20 minutes ago. Where?
Uh, the sub closet. The sub-basement. [coughing] Come on. [alarm blaring] Addison! Mom? Dad! [coughing] [groaning, wheezing] No! Oh! [groaning] Come on.
We’re gonna find another way. Come on. No, no, I can’t. I can’t go anywhere.
[whimpering] Okay. Just sit down. [grunting,
coughing] It’s okay.
They’re gonna find us. Somebody’s gonna find us. Addison! Mom? Addison! Mom?
[coughing] Addison! Addison! Mom? Addison, can you hear me? Ethan... Mom? I’m here. I hear you, Addison!
Where are you? I’m here! Addison!
Mom! Joanna, Ethan’s here.
It’s gonna be okay. Joanna? Joanna. Joanna! Joanna, wake up! Jo-- She’s not responding! Are you okay?
Yeah. Oh, God. She’s not breathing. Breathe.
Please. Come on. One, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight-- [coughing]
Oh, oxygen. It’s okay. No,
you’re okay, okay. Where’s Max? He’s at your mother’s. I love you. I love you.
Can you get up? I’m gonna
get you up. You’re okay, you’re okay. Get you up. That’s good. Oxygen, oxygen.
That’s right. [gasping] Oh, my God. I’m so glad
you’re okay. Ethan, I’m so sorry about
before.
I should have listened to you. It’s okay, all right? It’s our anniversary,
and I wanna go home. Well, why don’t we grill up
a couple of steaks, pick up a bottle of wine? You remembered. Yeah.
Yeah. Are you there? Over. Dr. Walker? It’s me. We have Addison. We’re okay.
We’re all okay. How is the radar looking? Over. It’s beautiful, Doc. The hook echo’s gone, and the system’s clearing up. It’s finally over. Then I think it’s time we all
finally take a long winter
break. What do you think? Over. Heck yeah, Doc.
[laughing] Over and out. Over--
Over and out. That went well.
Yeah. Put ’er there, partner! You know nothing ever happened
between Logan and me. I do. He wanted us to take a transfer
to New York, but I told him no. ’Cause Texas is our home now. I love you. I love you, too. Whoo! I hope Ashlee’s okay. She’s a smart dog.
She’ll be fine. I can’t believe your
Nativity set is still there. You’re right. It’s pretty cool.
You did a good job. Does that mean
I’m not grounded anymore? Grounded? I don’t
remember grounding you. I don’t remember
that happening. Who’s hungry?
I am. I’m first. Yes. Stop
it! Oh, no. Ow. Gross. [barking] Ashlee? Come here, Ashlee! Oh, my God, Ashlee’s back! [all laughing] Hi, girl.
Hi. Ashlee. [laughing] [Kaitlyn laughing] [no audible dialogue] Hmm... We made it. We certainly did. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. <i> ♪ Pack up the swimsuits
and mistletoe ♪</i> <i> ♪ Got a one-way ticket,
only one place to go ♪</i> <i> ♪ Yeah, I’m headed out west
for the holidays ♪</i> <i> ♪ Ditch the cold and the snow
to find the sun and the waves ♪</i> <i> ♪ The sun shines bright ♪</i> <i> ♪ This is the life ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ We’re doing it right ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a Hollywood Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a Hollywood Christmas
this wintertime ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a Hollywood Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a Hollywood Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ You can find me
at Sunset and Vine ♪</i> <i> ♪ Tell Santa things out here
are looking great ♪</i> <i> ♪ Got my sunglasses on,
I’m cruising PCH ♪</i> <i> ♪ There are palm trees and
movie stars all over the place </i> <i> ♪ Got the car top down, feel
like I’m driving a sleigh ♪</i> <i> ♪ What a ride ♪</i> <i> ♪ Merry Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ California style ♪</i> <i> ♪ We’re doing it right ♪</i> <i> ♪ We’re doing it right ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a Hollywood Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a Hollywood Christmas
this wintertime ♪</i> <i> ♪ All around the world ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a Hollywood Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a Hollywood Christmas ♪</i> <i> ♪ You can find me
at Sunset and Vine ♪</i> <i> ♪ Wherever you are ♪</i> <i> ♪ Wherever you are ♪</i> <i> ♪ Christmas is always ♪</i> <i> ♪ In your heart ♪</i> <i> ♪ Christmas morning
take the stockings down ♪</i> <i> ♪ I’m reaching inside
and look what I just found ♪</i> <i> ♪ It’s a note from Santa
saying "Why don’t you stay" ♪</i> <i> ♪ "Here’s your new set of keys,
welcome to L.A." ♪</i> <i> ♪ What a guy ♪</i> <i> ♪ This Christmas
is outta sight ♪</i>
