Recap
Trace Malone is brought home by the police, who explain to his mother that Trace “borrowed” a neighbor’s car. His mom is worried about his recent record of truancy, bad grades, and now petty crime. Trace is angry that his father, a military officer, is never there. The doorbell rings and Trace’s mother goes to the door. An officer informs her that her husband Robert has been reported missing in northern Iran. A stunned Mrs. Malone says that their anniversary in a week...
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Episode Quotes
(Opening Narration)
Host: Sometimes we forget that the casualties of war can extend beyond the battlefield. A teenager about to unconditionally surrender to a life of bitterness and failure, will become the beneficiary of a very special rescue mission, led by a force of one, in the Twilight Zone.
Jace Malone: (to his mom and dad) You guys don't dance.
Rob Malone: Hey, if it weren't for dancing, you wouldn't be here.
(Closing Narration)
Host: Who's the real hero of this story? A father or a troubled son? So, who is the real hero of this story? There's no need to choose. Because there's room for both in the Twilight Zone.