Follow-Up Day

Follow-Up Day
Season	2
Episode	13
Air date	March 8, 2020
Written by	Alexi Hawley
Directed by	Liz Friedlander
Episode Order
← Previous	Now and Then
Next →	Casualties
More
	Gallery
	Transcript

"Follow-Up Day" is the thirteenth episode of the second season on The Rookie. This is the thirty-third episode of the series overall.

Summary

Nolan is given some life-changing news and invites Grace over for a homecooked meal in his newly remodeled kitchen. Meanwhile, each unit is tasked with following up on dormant cases in the hopes they can uncover new leads.

Cast

Main

• Nathan Fillion as John Nolan
• Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper
• Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez
• Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey
• Titus Makin as Jackson West
• Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen
• Eric Winter as Tim Bradford

Guest starring

• Pete Davidson as Pete Nolan
• Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers
• Jane Daly as Patrice Evers
• Meg DeLacy as Chastity Sneed
• Brent Huff as Officer Smitty
• Kimberley Drummond as Sasha
• C.S. Lee as Jun-Ha
• Mike Gray as Nevin Cooper
• Russell Sams as Colt Henry
• Tre Hall as Marquel
• Robert Curtis Brown as Roger Nithercott
• Tricia O'Kelley as Martha Nithercott
• Jordan L. Jones as Tucker Novak
• Shi Ne Nielson as Susan Banker
• Ali Larter as Dr. Grace Sawyer

Co-starring

• Crystal Coney as Nurse Lisa
• Michelle Bernard as Officer DeSantos
• Bradley White as Grant Edelman
• Jeff Corbett as Lawrence Calisto
• Lacey Hannan as Mom
• Greg Fitzpatrick as Christian Roberts
• Ilya Rusak as Spider

Trivia

• The Arizona license plate on the Chevelle says "GRAND CAYON STATE".
• Robert Curtis Brown (Roger Nithercott) previously appeared on Castle. He portrayed Ian Busch in the episode "Famous Last Words".
• Pete Nolan and Chastity Sneed, who first meet in this episode, return in the season four episodes "A.C.H." and "Day In The Hole".

Quotes

Nolan: My use of vegetables has been described as a crime against humanity. Kids can be so cruel.

Nolan: Man, food used to be so easy. There was only two kinds -- fried and other. West: Okay, Grandpa.

Grey: All right. Party's over. So, Officer Smitty -- these past two years, you have handled your irrelevance with the poise and dignity I expect from a man of -- of little ambition.

Bradford: No. Passing the test is the first step. You only get promoted when a spot opens up. You're at the top of the list, might take a month or two. The lower you are, the longer it's gonna take. And for some, they'll never get a shot. Be taking the test again in two years.

Lopez: Neighbor says she didn't witness the theft, but, quote, "That statue was the real crime."

Harper: Is it? Look, I mean, real siblings are people that you share your childhood with. That guy shares some DNA. Doesn't make him your brother.

Evers: My mom fired me. Lopez: Ouch.

Sneed: I don't lie to a cop for a guy until at least the third date.

Marquel: That was a nice pull, but Shakespeare didn't know nothing about running a gang in the 21st century.

Chen: Wow. I never thought I'd see you give up that easily. Bradford: You got a path to victory, Boot, I'm all ears. Chen: No, I don't, but you're the king of subversive tests and tricks. There's got to be some way to win by coming at this sideways.

Novak: I want diplomatic immunity. Yeah, see, my father -- he was born in Spain, and they're members of NATO... I think. So -- Yeah. I want diplomatic immunity. Nolan: Okay. You got it. Novak: Wait. Really? Harper: Mm-hmm. Spanish father means you are solid.

Bradford: Actually, I, uh -- I told Grey that I'm not interested in moving up just yet. Chen: What, are you holding out for Malibu? Bradford: Tim Bradford finishes what he starts. I haven't finished training you yet. Chen: No. You haven't. You are gonna move up at some point, though, right? Because I put a lot of time into those books on tape.

Pete Nolan: Anytime, man. Hey, you think you could do me a favor and maybe mail me the keys? 'Cause I had to hot-wire this in your driveway. Nolan: Sure thing. Stay safe, Pete. Keep in touch.