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**Lampshaded in the fourth film, where Leo warmly expresses his gratitude for Riggs and Murtaugh doing far more to keep him safe than they were supposed to. Though flattered, Riggs clearly feels remorse for how poorly he's treated Leo.
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* At the beginning of the movie, there are a few scenes of Riggs just hanging out at the Murtaughs', making breakfast and chatting with Trish. It's sweet to see him being part of their family after he was such a lonely, suicidal mess in the previous movie.


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* When the bomb squad shows up at Murtaugh's house and their officer tells Riggs to leave, Riggs doesn't budge, insisting that he needs to help Murtaugh take cover in the tub because he's been stuck on the toilet for so long that his legs are numb. He isn't about to let his best friend die if there's a chance he can save him.
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* Riggs courting Rika, Dutch girl working for the South African consulate, was adorable as the two obviously liked each other.

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* Riggs courting Rika, Dutch girl working for the South African consulate, Rika was adorable as the two obviously liked each other.



* When a distraught Riggs calls Murtaugh and tells him that the South Africans killed Rika and declares war. Murtaugh immediately stuffs his badge in his drawer to go help him.

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* When a distraught Riggs calls Murtaugh and tells him that the South Africans killed Rika and declares war. war, Murtaugh immediately stuffs his badge in his drawer to go help him.



** The second is Riggs' final visit to his wife's grave, saying that although he's ready to move on with his wife, he'll always have their wedding ring. Riggs is looking for a sign that Vickie is okay with it, and gets it, oddly in the form of Leo.

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** The second is Riggs' final visit to his wife's grave, saying that although he's ready to move on with his wife, life, he'll always have their wedding ring. Riggs is looking for a sign that Vickie is okay with it, and gets it, oddly in the form of Leo.
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* Riggs and Murtaugh's on-screen chemistry was ''so'' real, the actors couldn't help but become real life friends as a consequence.

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* Riggs and Murtaugh bonding with Leo, whom they initially find repulsive. It’s subtle, but it’s because of their budding friendship that the officers go above and beyond the call of duty to protect Leo. As a result, they make a lifelong friend...who’ll never shut up.

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* Riggs and Murtaugh bonding with Leo, whom they initially find repulsive. It’s subtle, but it’s because of their budding friendship that the officers go above and beyond the call of duty to protect Leo.Leo from the South Africans. As a result, they make a lifelong friend...who’ll never shut up.up.
-->'''Murtaugh''': They've got Leo!
-->'''Riggs''': (Eyes widen in fear for Leo's safety) Be careful.
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* Riggs' Christmas present for Roger at the end of the first film - [[spoiler: the bullet he was going to use to kill himself.]] [[{{DeathSeeker}} Martin Riggs]] has found a [[{{ThePowerOfFriendship}} reason]] [[{{TrueCompanions}}to live.]]

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* Riggs' Christmas present for Roger at the end of the first film - [[spoiler: the bullet he was going to use to kill himself.]] [[{{DeathSeeker}} Martin Riggs]] has found a [[{{ThePowerOfFriendship}} reason]] [[{{TrueCompanions}}to [[{{TrueCompanions}} to live.]]
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* Riggs' Christmas present for Roger at the end of the first film - [[spoiler: the bullet he was going to use to kill himself]]

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* Riggs' Christmas present for Roger at the end of the first film - [[spoiler: the bullet he was going to use to kill himself]]himself.]] [[{{DeathSeeker}} Martin Riggs]] has found a [[{{ThePowerOfFriendship}} reason]] [[{{TrueCompanions}}to live.]]
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* Riggs talking Roger down from his HeroicBSOD by pointing out how important Roger is to him, going so far as to say the Murtaughs [[FamilyOfChoice are the only family he has]].

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* Riggs talking Roger down from his HeroicBSOD by pointing out how important Roger is to him, going so far as to say the Murtaughs [[FamilyOfChoice are the only family he has]]. Riggs' speech is equal parts this and TearJerker.
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-->'''Riggs''': You're the only family I got! I got three beautiful kids, I love 'em, they're yours! Trish does my laundry, I live in your icebox, I live in your life!
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* When Riggs comes by to visit Roger's family after the opening car chase, the Murtaughs casually greet him good morning as if he lived there with them. It's a good showing of how Riggs has long since been accepted as the fifth member of the family.
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* "Are you all friends?" "No, [[FamilyOfChoice we're family!]]"
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* The closing credits not only show photos of the characters and moments, but also the cast and crew from behind-the-scenes. All while "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and "Pilgrim" play in the background. The last photo is a large one with ''everyone''. And the series literally comes to a close as the photo album closes.

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* The closing credits FinaleCredits not only show photos of the characters and moments, but also the cast and crew from behind-the-scenes. All while "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and "Pilgrim" play in the background. The last photo is a large one with ''everyone''. And the series literally comes to a close as the photo album closes.
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* The closing credits not only show photos of the characters, but also the cast and crew from behind-the-scenes. All with "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and "Pilgrim" playing in the background. The last photo is a large one with ''everyone''. And it literally comes to a close as the photo album closes.

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* The closing credits not only show photos of the characters, characters and moments, but also the cast and crew from behind-the-scenes. All with while "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and "Pilgrim" playing play in the background. The last photo is a large one with ''everyone''. And it the series literally comes to a close as the photo album closes.
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* The simple fact that Leo is still around, having maintained his friendship with Riggs and Murtaugh, long after his case with them has ended.

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* The simple fact that Leo is still around, having maintained his friendship with Riggs and Murtaugh, long years after his case with them has ended.
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* The simple fact that Leo is still around, having maintained his friendship with Riggs and Murtaugh, long after his case with them has ended.

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