Charles Boyle intervenes in a tense moment between Terry and his wife Sharon, delivering a high-stakes, eccentric speech about honesty. His awkward but sincere defense of Terry's career and Sharon's beauty ultimately helps the couple reconcile their conflict regarding Terry's return to field work.
CHARLES: Wait! I can fix this, Ray. Sorry, butt meds, Ray. Can’t stop saying Ray. Ray Ray Ray Ray.
TERRY: Now’s not a good time, Boyle--
SHARON: Hush. I want to hear this.
HOLT: Boyle, let’s not--
CHARLES: Hush. Truth time: We love your husband. He’s a great cop. We will do anything to protect him.
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