TICKER script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Establishes Reilly and Rice on a late‐night patrol, setting a gritty urban tone and Reilly’s rough camaraderie.

Know what the problem is, kid? You're too ugly to get propositioned.

The Bag Lady’s line about debts not forgotten hints at guilt and payoff—Reilly’s personal debt to his lost partner.

I keep a record, see? They don't pay, I don't forget.

Reilly and Rice investigate a suspicious van, shootout ensues, Rice dies, and Reilly is reassigned with the Bomb Squad.

Swan calls in a bomb threat, raising stakes and forcing Reilly into the bomb squad world.

I said release the girl or alot of people are going to die.

At Rice’s death scene, Reilly questions his ability and whether he belongs handling bombs.

Reilly jumps the barricade to join the Bomb Squad in the field, committing to the new “upstairs” world.

What're you doing here?

Reilly bonds with Glass over dinner, sharing his backstory and addiction, deepening personal stakes.

Pittsburgh, two years ago. Partner died, no back-up, I was too gung-ho. As usual.

Team chases leads: bowling alley stakeout, shootout, bomb disarmament showcases bomb squad action.

Beard dies in a car explosion—false victory turns tragic, stakes doubled as Swan escapes.

Winters suspends Reilly, Mary used as bait, Swan calls again; Reilly’s authority and confidence undermined.

News reports show Swan’s explosion blockade; Reilly arrives too late, feeling powerless.

Reilly broods alone at a bar, seeing the destruction on TV, questioning his worth.

Reilly spots Swan’s Camaro, coordinates a daring solo assault despite orders, committing to final battle.

Glass, Eighth Street, alley behind Grand Hotel. Cut him off.

Reilly pins Swan in alley, defies command, and forces Swan’s surrender, resolving his arc.

We'll keep him pinned in, you guys hurry up!

Reilly welcomed into Bomb Squad family, redeemed and fully embraced his new role.

Welcome to the family.