Written by Clifton Campbell
Directed by Kim Manners
Airdate: May 8, 1988
Guest Stars: Rainbow Harvest (Cory); Kevin Wixted (Dean)
Hoffs and Penhall are assigned on a detail to escort a fugitive juvenile. Both teenagers, Cory and Dean got married and are also suspected in the killing of Cory's father. If you're expecting Badlands or Natural Born Killers you might be disappointed, for this is mostly an easy-going romp similar to the noir classic They Live by Night.
It's my understanding Hoffs and Penhall were assigned the case because the crime happened in their jurisdiction. They pick up Cory and travel by bus and rented car to transport her back home. Unbeknownst to them, Dean is tracking them and eventually kidnaps Hoffs. After a tense confrontation, Penhall agrees to let them go if they give up Hoffs. They track Cory and Dean to their cabin and even let them spend some time together before taking them in. There's strong evidence the murder was a case of self-defense.
Despite some overlong scenes, this penultimate episode of season 2 had some nice character moments and the "on the road" vibe was a welcome change of pace. Hoffs calls Penhall a "romantic" for his lenient attitude towards the young couple in love. In real life, the fictional couple in the episode actually did get married. All's well that ends well
Final Report: B
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