The episode was directed by and written by Ian Biederman and Yasmine Cadet . Lyle Lovett as Texas Ranger Waylon Gates Carlos Gómez as Diego "El Granjero" Rodriguez Gabby Beans as Cora Felton Tyler Brooks as Scott Taylor Themes and Developments
: Eddie works with Officer Cora Felton—the same officer Eddie previously reported for hiding a pregnancy—to solve the murder of a young man. The case is personal for Eddie after the victim's mother accuses her of lying about finding the killer. Cast and Crew Blue Bloods - Season 13Eps15
: Danny teams up with Texas Ranger Waylon Gates (guest star Lyle Lovett) to transport Diego "El Granjero" Rodriguez, an infamous drug cartel boss, to his arraignment. Rodriguez attempts to intimidate Danny by threatening his family, specifically his son Jack and niece Nicky. In a preemptive move, Danny asks Frank to provide protective custody for his out-of-town relatives, reflecting his lingering trauma from losing his wife, Linda, to cartel violence. The episode was directed by and written by