Minute 049: You Have These Boys in Handcuffs!

  • 22 July, 2024
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“What in the world is goin’ on?” asks Miss Riley. The Rocket Boys are in handcuffs in the Principal’s office.

“Miss Riley, this does not concern you,” replies Principal Turner.

“You have these boys in handcuffs!” says Miss Riley. “You have these boys in handcuffs in a high school, Mr. Turner!”

“You probably heard about the forest fire last week over by Welch,” says the state trooper. “A lot of timber went up in smoke.”

“Mister Turner, you take these handcuffs off these boys!” says Miss Riley.

“They found a rocket on the side of the road,” says Principal Turner.

“We knew it started the fire, ma’am. What we didn’t know is where it came from… till this morning,” says the trooper, handing Miss Riley the newspaper.

“Mr. Hickam, can you account for all your rockets?” asks Principal Turner.

“No, sir. I can’t,” says Homer.

The troopers lead the handcuffed boys through a crowd of students. Val watches them leave.

Later, at the courthouse, John Hickam walks with Homer.

“If you weren’t a minor, you’d be in the state penitentiary,” says John.

“I know, Dad,” says Homer.

“Homer,” says John, “I’ve been confused by you. I’ve been mad as hell at you. But it’s the first time in your life I’ve been ashamed of you.”

Across the street from the courthouse, Roy Lee’s stepdad is beating on Roy Lee.

“Stop! Stop!” cries Roy Lee.

In This Episode

  • Jake Gyllenhall as Homer Hickam
  • William Lee Scott as Roy Lee
  • Chris Owen as Quentin
  • Chad Lindberg as O'Dell
  • Laura Dern as Miss Riley
  • Chris Ellis as Principal Turner
  • Donald Thorne as Trooper One
  • Chris Cooper as John Hickam
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