1.11 Freedom

Title	Freedom
Episode #	Season 1, Episode 11
First aired	May 13th 2021
Directed by	Alex Pillai
Written by	Geri Carillo
On IMDB
Outline	Walker and Geri are both unsure of their feelings for each other after their kiss and things get very complicated when Hoyt comes home from prison. However, the welcome home party is interrupted when Micki and Walker get word that Clint West is on the run
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Synopsis

At the Side Step, things are being prepared for Hoyt's Welcome Home party. August is setting up lights and a camera as he has been recording personal messages for Hoyt. It is Walker's turn to say some things about Hoyt but he seems distracted. He looks at his cell phone as Geri texted that she is on her way with Hoyt.Walker fumbles around with the keyboard, trying to think of something to say. He first writes that he is "sorry" about the kiss, but then anxiously deletes it and then is starting to write that he doesn't want to make things...weir and then deletes that and send a thumbs up emoji sign. August is reviewing the previous messages and comes to Geri's Geri is saying that Hoyt deserves "good things". Walker at this point is sweating from the lights. Walker is talking to the camera and is finding it hard to come up with words as he is feeling extremely guilty. Walker calls Micki, she and Trey are on a "stakeout" for Hoyt. Trey is having some fun with this and actually decides to put on a Ranger hat and play the role. Micki and Trey are talking about their relationship achievement unlocked(most reliable person). Trey is still worried that with him still recovering that this will change him in a way that makes him unreliable. Trey is also getting ready for the state soccer championship game and wants Stella to be on point. Hoyt and Geri pull into the parking lot of Side Step. Geri is looking at her cell phone now to see with Walker had said anything else. She is distracted as well and Hoyt can feel it. Hoyt promises that he is going legit and that Geri deserve more from him. Hoyt tries to kiss Geri and Geri just wants to go inside. Hoyt questioned what just happened and assures Geri that she can be honest with him. Geri tells Hoyt that he did nothing wrong. Walker is coming up from behind him as to surprise attack him just like when Hoyt greeted Walker previously. The door opens and everyone is waiting for Hoyt. Walker comes up from behind and tackles Hoyt to the floor. They hug and Hoyt is just appreciative of the both of them and Walker takes a deep breathe.

Clint and Jaxson are riding on a prisoner bus. Clint takes a look at Jaxson and his shakes his head in a forward motion, which can only mean that they have a plan to escape. All of a sudden a group of men on motorcycles and gun follow the bus. Back at Side Step, Geri is getting some liquid courage and talking to Micki. She congratulates her on having Hoyt back. Geri does not seem thrilled as something is obviously bothering her. Walker is sitting on the other side of bar texting Stella regarding coming to the Side Step, Hoyt comes up beside him and askes if everything is okay with Geri. Walker tries to make light of it and tell him about how she helped with finding out and killing the person who killed Emily. Hoyt is happy that Walker got the closure he needed and was also there for Geri. They both toast to Emily(wishing now she can finally rest) Walker thanks Hoyt. Walker requests beers and tells everyone they are on the house. Walker then gets up and asks August where Stella is. August is busy doing bus boy duties and askes when they will be hiring a chef. August tells his father to make sure he puts a coaster down. Walker askes him what a "peace sigh" emoji means and August just walks away from him. Stella and Trevor have stopped for gas as they are continuing to drive away from Austin to get away from Clint and his buddies. Stella tells Walker that she is with Bel getting ready for the soccer game. Stella feels bad that she will miss the game. Trevor is concerned that they will be followed and tells Stella to shut her phone and that they need to pay in cash the rest of the way. Stella does not have enough money for that and going to an ATM is out of the question. She wants to know why they need more money. Trevor knows a spot where they can lay low and can get what they need. Hoyt askes Walker to dance with Geri while he dances with Abeline. Both Walker and Geri have not spoken in a month about what happened as Walker has had a lot of stuff going on including his DPS hearing. Geri expresses that he has had to think about more then just what happened then just the kiss, including her feelings which she thinks Walker has already thought about. Walker tells her this is not the case but Geri interrupts him abruptly. Geri wants to come clean right away and Walker does not want to ruin his welcome back party. Hoyt gets up on the bar and thanks everyone and tries to give Geri another plastic straw ring. Geri interrupts Hoyt and jokes with him junk jewelry. Micki and Walker get a text saying there has been a bus accident with prisoners' going to Max. Walker is frantic as Clint and Jaxson are on that bus.

Characters

• Cordell Walker
• Micki Ramirez
• Liam Walker
• Abeline Walker
• Stella Walker
• August Walker
• Trey Barnett
• Geri Broussard
• Hoyt Rawlins
• Trevor Strand
• Clint West
• Twyla Jean
• Jaxson Davis
• Byron Santos

Quotes

Walker: "All right, all right, let's buck up. Less Tears, more Beers, Lewis, beers on the house." 'Hoyt: " This is bad for business buddy. But hey, never could say no to free drinks."

Promotion

• Synopsis and promo photos
• Are Geri and Cordell on 'Walker' Headed for Romance? from Distractify
• Our Interview With Molly Hagan (Abeline Walker) from WalkerWiki.com
• The CW Expanding to 7 Nights (!), Adding Saturday Programs This Fall from TVLine