A Christmas Fumble (2022) Movie Script
[vehicles honking]
We got that
Christmas spirit
We got that
Christmas spirit
Whoo! We got that
Christmas spirit
Whoa!
Can you feel it?
You've got
The Christmas spirit
Better believe it
Yeah, we're gonna
Get with it
Get with it, yeah
We got that
Christmas feeling
Hands to the ceiling
Whoo!
You got
The Christmas spirit
La-la-la-la
[crowd protesting]
[crowd protesting]
Mister Evans, how long
have you been sleeping
with your secretary?
Is the Play Time board
going to fire you?
No comment.
Will you lose control of your
family's toy company?
No. No, I said no comment.
Nicole, this is crazy.
Hi, Grant. I wish your driver
would have taken my advice
and brought you
around the back.
But these protests
are destroying my company.
But these protests
are destroying my company.
Fact is, who is responsible
for destroying your company
is a matter of opinion,
which is why you hired me.
Now, if you do not
wanna look like The Grinch
who stole Christmas,
please, let me do my job.
-[walkie-talkie beeps]
-Get everything in position.
We're coming out.
Wait, we're not going
back out there, are we?
Trust me.
Come on, kids!
Ready?
[crowd protesting]
Look, kids,
Santa and his elves
came by Play Time Toys
to pass out
Christmas presents.
Go, go. Yes.
Well, what are you
waiting on, Santa?
Aren't you gonna
hand out the gifts?
Aren't you gonna
hand out the gifts?
Here.
Are you sure?
Trust me.
Just read what's on the card.
[clears throat]
Play Time Toys is proud
to announce
a five-million-dollar
partnership
with St. Michael's
Children's Hospital.
[all applauding and cheering]
[mouths] Thank you.
Hey, Carla, I'm headed out.
And everything went great
this morning.
[on phone] Thanks again
for the hookup.
All right, let's focus.
Do we have everything prepared
for my year-end presentation?
Copy that. Conference room
is being set up as we speak.
[Nicole] Awesome.
Do me a favor.
Call the booker over
at Good Morning, Chicago.
Let them know about
this morning's event.
In a few weeks,
In a few weeks,
this whole scandal will be
completely behind us.
And Grant Evans will be ready
to go back on that show.
Getting a cheating CEO
back on top
is a Christmas miracle.
The queen of crisis management
strikes again!
Yeah, but, girl, this queen
is ready to take her throne
over at Hilton Lincoln.
[Carla] After today's
presentation,
I'm sure there will be no
doubt in Christian's mind
that you're the one
to lead the London office.
I already started
learning the words to
"God Save The King".
[Nicole] "God Save
The King". No!
We are team Meg and Harry.
[Carla] Does that mean
a Buckingham Palace tour?
[Carla] Does that mean
a Buckingham Palace tour?
I'm obsessed with the royals.
Even if the Duchess
did bounce to LA.
[Nicole chuckles]
Oh, and I left the travel
brochures on your desk.
Right. Oh, I cannot wait
till my holiday vacation
in Turks and Caicos.
I'm officially
gonna transition
from beast mode
to feet-in-the-sand
sipping-margaritas
beach mode.
All right, I'm headed up.
See you in a minute.
Welcome back
to Quarterback Confidential.
I'm your host Jordan Daniels.
And my final thought
for today is this.
If Chicago wants to win,
their quarterback is gonna
have to read the defense
a lot faster
if he plans on elevating
his team to new heights
and chasing
the championship ring.
Like this.
But before we close out
today's show,
let's take a look
at the Sports Ranker app
and see what's trending
right now in the world
of sports.
[panting] Code red.
Could be one down.
[panting] Code red.
Could be one down.
That's all we have for today.
I'm Jordan Daniels.
Tune in tomorrow as we
count down the top five teams
looking to duke it out
for the championship.
And we're off the air!
[news reporter] Former
Drake College quarterback
and current Sports Live
Network anchor,
Jordan Daniels, is now
under investigation
Jordan Daniels, is now
under investigation
for reportedly
receiving improper benefits
while attending Drake.
A booster has come forward
alleging they gave Daniels
money while he was a student.
And now, one of his
former teammates,
Mark Greene,
is also coming forward
to corroborate the allegation.
This report is blowing up
on social media.
Mark Greene was my backup
in college.
I don't know why he's doing
this to me.
Well, your backup is now
front and center
of your takedown.
All the networks are covering.
All the networks are covering.
And everybody wants a comment
from this guy.
He runs a homeless shelter,
for crying out loud.
And you can guess whose side
everybody's lining up behind.
I don't know
why this is happening.
College was over 15 years ago.
The network is being bombarded
with e-mails and posts
and calls
from angry football fans.
They want you fired.
[grunting]
[sighs]
I should have listened
to my wife
I should have listened
to my wife
and retired to the beach
last year.
I could be sitting
by the dock or the bay.
Instead, I'm watching my
star anchor's career implode.
Okay, Paxton, this is just
a misunderstanding.
Why won't you just put me back
on the air and let me
explain the situation?
Are you crazy?
-You're officially
radioactive.
-Come on.
You are like Lance Armstrong
after doping
for the Tour de France.
-It's not that--
-Like Tiger Woods
after the divorce.
Like Mike Tyson after the ear.
The network doesn't want
you on the air
and they don't want you
addressing the media
until they can figure it out.
All right.
Okay.
What about my contract?
We were supposed to have
a deal in place by Christmas.
[Paxton sighs]
[sighs in exasperation]
Well, I hate to be
Scrooge on this,
but the network says
that contract negotiations
are on hold.
Until this matter
can be resolved.
Until this matter
can be resolved.
This situation violates
your morals clause.
Morals clause?
College was over 15 years ago.
How can anything that
happened back then
still be a violation?
Anything that threatens
your integrity in standing
in the sports world
can be viewed as a violation
of your morals clause.
Paxton, you know me!
You know where I come from.
You know how hard I've worked
to go from the Southside
to the pros
without as much
as a little hint of a scandal.
I'm sorry, Jordan.
[sighs wearily] All right.
[sighs wearily] All right.
So, what's going to happen
with my show?
[Paxton] Well... [sighs]
...KJ's gonna fill in until
the matter can be dealt with.
How are you gonna give
KJ my show?
He's been gunning
for my chair.
And with no contract, he's not
gonna just be filling in.
Come on, Paxton!
I know!
Look, I'm the guy who brought
you into Sports Live.
We're not gonna go down
without a fight.
But we are gonna
need some help
if we're gonna save
your TV career
if we're gonna save
your TV career
and get you that new
contract by Christmas.
Greg, Greg,
like I said,
this IPO's gonna go
through the roof.
You've got nothing
to worry about,
you're in great hands
with Roston Edwards.
We're gonna make
a lot of money together.
Do we have a deal?
Okay. Talk to you tomorrow.
Yes!
-Whoo!
-What?
I did it, babe.
-Your man is officially
a God among men.
-[Nicole chuckles]
That was Mason Dillinger.
That was Mason Dillinger.
I'm taking his solar energy
company public.
The company's only
two years old and already
valued in the millions.
That is great, baby.
Congratulations.
Great? No, no, no.
This is epic.
This is monumental.
This is a $32-million feather
in your man's cap.
Yes, but, baby,
is this any different
than the $20-million deal
you did just last month?
Or what you did last quarter?
As the first Black
managing director of the firm,
-there's no such thing
as too many deals.
-[Nicole] Okay.
That's like asking
LeBron James
if he scores too many points.
if he scores too many points.
Did you just compare yourself
to LeBron James?
[chuckles softly]
I guess I did.
Okay, King James of banking,
can you please come over here
and help me perfect this tree?
I will. I promise, I just need
to send this quick e-mail.
[sighs] Baby, hurry up
and send the e-mail.
Because I wanna do
holiday stuff.
Let's talk about
our Christmas vacation.
Why are we going to
Turks and Caicos
for Christmas?
I don't see why we need
to leave Chicago.
What's Christmas without snow?
What's Christmas without snow?
Baby, you and I have been
together for two years now.
And we have never taken
a real vacation.
All we do is work
around the clock.
The only thing you make time
for are your workouts.
I'm starting to think
you might have a little
secret relationship
with your spinning instructor.
[chuckles] I can't lie,
I am this close
to leaving you for Tunde.
Ha-ha, very funny.
Baby, I'm being serious.
When is the last time
we did anything fun?
When is the last time
we did anything fun?
What are you talking about?
I took you out for your
birthday last month.
Uh, no. Correction.
You said you were taking me
to Chez Lorraine's
for my birthday,
but we ended up having drinks
with your clients.
Well, have you ever heard
of two birds, one stone?
Greg, do not make me create
a powerpoint presentation
about why we need a getaway.
Well, you know, a brother
loves a good deck.
So, you're just gonna
keep playing?
I'm sorry. Go ahead.
Remember when we
first started dating?
We used to have so much
fun together.
We used to have so much
fun together.
We used to do wine tasting.
We did karaoke even though
you can't sing.
We still had fun.
We used to go dinner
without your clients,
just you and I.
I wanna get back to that.
Well, when are you
telling Christian
you're taking two weeks off?
You know wannabe
Idris Elba is gonna flip out.
[imitating Christian] I bet
he puts the kibosh
in this whole thing.
[chuckles] Leave his accent
alone, please.
And for your information,
I've already finished
all my work for the year.
So, you and I
will be fa-la-la-la-lying
in Turks and Caicos.
will be fa-la-la-la-lying
in Turks and Caicos.
You cannot be
serious, Christian.
You're the best person
for this account, Nicole.
You've never met a client
whose worst nightmare
couldn't be spun
into a dream comeback.
Remember how you handled
the golfer's scandal
two years ago?
You canned a major felony
into a barely
noticeable misdemeanor,
so he could keep
his endorsements.
I have worked non-stop
this year.
I am tired. I need a vacation.
The blue water
of Turks and Caicos
are calling my name.
Wrap this up and you can leave
Christmas Eve.
Wrap this up and you can leave
Christmas Eve.
-[Nicole sighs]
-Right after you
handle this last account.
You're the best
Hilton Lincoln has.
And I'm confident
if you pull this off,
the board will
make you partner.
Remember, the board only names
new partners every
three years.
Yes, and for the past
seven years,
I have worked 24/7,
365 for this company.
And your diligence
and commitment are
reflected in your bonus.
Thank you for the bonus.
But I'm not canceling
my vacation.
I have plans for Christmas.
You haven't even reviewed
the bloody file yet.
How can you already say no?
Hell, no. Uh-uh.
Don't shoot the messenger.
Christian told me
to give it to you.
Doesn't look like this guy's
any more challenging
than any of your
other clients.
And there aren't any
hostages this time.
Carla, I'm not taking
that account.
No.
It looks like this
Jordan Daniels guy
really needs your help.
What about my vacation?
Huh? Not canceling that.
I've already been
pushing it back.
Huh? Not canceling that.
I've already been
pushing it back.
I barely got Greg to agree
to go on this vacation.
He's finally leaving Chicago.
The answer is no.
No.
It doesn't look like
Christian's taking
no for an answer.
He's throwing in a sweetener.
He told me that if you
handle this account,
you'll have access
to the company jet and...
he'll even cover your villa!
Oh, he playing games.
Okay. [chuckles]
I see you, Christian.
Okay. [chuckles]
I see you, Christian.
Ooh, he know I love a jet.
[sighs]
No. No to everything. No.
[telephone ringing]
One of the things I admire
the most about you
is that you pride
yourself on taking home
the hardest cases
and slaying the dragon.
Look, boss,
I hope I'm not overstepping,
but why turn down this case?
[sighs]
Because, Carla,
I have never been asked
to manage crisis
for an ex-boyfriend of mine.
Yeah.
Look, Christian.
I can't take this account.
Okay, no.
That's a little aggressive.
Christian, I can't
take this account.
Okay, okay. You got it.
You got it.
I do not--
I do not--
[Christian] There she is.
Meet our star crisis manager,
Nicole Barnes.
Nicole.
Meet Jordan Daniels.
Sports Live VP, Paxton Briggs,
and communications chief,
Dawn Taylor.
[Nicole] Hi.
Pleasure to meet you, Jordan.
You, too, Nicole.
Christian, can I talk to you
privately for a moment?
I was telling them how
your recent accomplishments
I was telling them how
your recent accomplishments
make you perfect to manage
Jordan's situation.
Let's cut to the chase.
Jordan's image
has taken a hit,
and by extension,
the Sports Live Network.
We have sports fans
and viewers calling
for his firing.
And he's still
the top trending story
on social media,
ahead of a celebrity divorce.
And Drake College
just announced
that the board is gonna
suspend me until
they investigate.
We've suspended Jordan
from his show while
we do damage control.
Well, that's
your first mistake.
Excuse me.
Suspending Jordan
essentially says
that you too agree he's done
something wrong.
So, now everyone is just
sharpening their pitchforks,
ready to come in for the kill.
In my experience,
you need to show network
viewers that you're listening
to their concerns.
We had no choice but to remove
Jordan off the air.
I don't want this
situation to kill my Drake
scholarship program,
so what do you think
we should have done, Nicole?
Look, baby.
I'm sorry about tonight, okay?
I just had
a splitting headache.
I was counting
on my girlfriend
to sparkle and shine tonight
to help me land
a new client.
You know, do our thing.
Be Michelle to my Barrack.
I know. I know. Look.
Why don't I make it up to you?
Next week,
we can schedule drinks
with them,
and I promise you,
I will be First Lady fabulous.
I will be First Lady fabulous.
-I'm gonna hold you to that.
-You can.
That's our car.
-[cell phone vibrating]
-Wait.
-[Greg] Babe, you coming?
-Give me a second.
Hey.
Great job with
the Sports Live team.
[Nicole] Thank you.
Look, Christian,
now that I have outlined
a few of my tactics to rebuild
Jordan's career,
can you please hand this
account off to someone else?
can you please hand this
account off to someone else?
What about Mike?
[chuckles softly]
If I wanted Mike,
I would have tapped him
from the beginning.
I need to tell you
something about--
[Christian] It has
to be you, Nicole.
You went to Drake,
you have relationships there,
and you have the most
experience with her
sports clients.
If it's not you, then maybe
you're not partner material.
Perhaps Mike
in the Seattle office
will be our new partner.
[Nicole] Uh-uh.
No, ma'am. No.
I know I said, "Surprise me."
But this right here
looks like a hard pass.
Don't turn your nose up.
To help us prepare for London,
I went to bring some smart kid
to get us some traditional
British foods.
[Nicole] Why did you do that?
You would have been better off
just getting recipes
from The Great
British Baking Show.
Okay, well,
more for me.
So, are you gonna spill
the tea or what?
What?
Well, now that
he's your client,
tell me more about you
and Jordan Daniels.
tell me more about you
and Jordan Daniels.
I can't believe Christian.
He told me,
"No Jordan, no London."
Really?
So, wait, did you tell him
that you guys dated?
I mean, isn't it a conflict
of interest?
No, I have not told Christian.
Not yet. I mean, I can't.
If he finds out, he can
take me off of this account.
I need to fix the situation
with Jordan
and secure partnership.
[Carla] So, what's the deal?
Pre-law nerds and hot jocks
Pre-law nerds and hot jocks
don't usually mix
in the same social circles.
We took the same art class,
sophomore year of college.
Oh, was he the new model
for sketch art class?
[chuckles] More
details, please.
Ew, no. Nasty. He was not.
And it was a painting class,
thank you very much.
He was surprisingly good, too.
Um, I don't know.
We both took the class
as a stress reliever.
Me from the pre-law track
and him from the
football field.
Me from the pre-law track
and him from the
football field.
And after a while,
we realized we had more
in common than we thought.
Like what?
Well, we're both
from single family homes
without a lot of money,
and we wanted
to be successful,
so we could take care
of our families.
I know Jordan.
It wasn't just about
fame and money.
He wanted to do well,
so that he can give back
to the community.
Well, you both
check those boxes.
He had huge pay days
in the league
and you take care of your dad.
But the million-dollar
question is,
why did you two break up?
why did you two break up?
I don't know.
I guess we just were
on two different paths.
I was headed
to law school
and he was
headed to the pros.
That doesn't sound like
a deal-breaker to me.
Sounds like an opportunity
for a bigger rock
on your finger.
It's crazy you say that.
He, um,
-proposed to me
on graduation day.
-[Carla] Oh, my God.
Okay, whoa.
This story gets
worse and worse.
Let me get this straight.
The fine-as-hell
football player
about to sign
a fat pro contract
proposes to you
and you say something else
other than, "Hell, yes"?
and you say something else
other than, "Hell, yes"?
[Nicole] You know
how athletes are.
Groupies on the road.
I just... No.
I couldn't do it.
I didn't wanna
get my heart broken.
So, instead of getting
your heart broken
by groupies that
didn't even exist yet,
you broke his heart.
Hey, and when you
put it like that...
I guess. [groans softly]
Well, I haven't seen him
since then until yesterday.
So, what are you gonna do now?
[Nicole] I'm gonna do my job.
And then, I'm gonna
get this promotion.
Jordan is the only thing
that is standing in between me
Jordan is the only thing
that is standing in between me
being named partner
by Christmas Eve.
[Jordan] You don't
have to check.
Don't worry,
you're still beautiful.
And you are still
always late, I see.
I would have been on time
if Mark Greene didn't organize
a press conference
from my office.
Yeah, well, Jordan,
your ex-teammate,
he's gunning for you right now
and he is not gonna back down.
he's gunning for you right now
and he is not gonna back down.
-Right.
-Which is exactly why
I asked you to meet me here
and not at Sports Live.
And you should have
listened to me
and taken the back exit.
Still cocky, I see.
No, I'm not cocky.
-I'm just right.
-[Jordan chuckles]
Where are Paxton and Dawn?
Let's get this meeting going.
Dawn had an emergency
to deal with.
Paxton is overseeing my show
which is now being hosted
by this clown, KJ Neeley,
since I got to deal
with this mess.
Okay. Are you and KJ beefing?
Okay. Are you and KJ beefing?
No, but he's been
angling for his own show,
and with me on the sidelines,
he can make a move, so...
So, it sounds like I need
to get you back in that chair
as quickly as possible, then.
-Here.
-What is this?
[Nicole] That is a rollout
of my media plan
to repair
your tarnished image.
To neutralize Mark Greene
and to get that clown,
KJ Neeley,
out of your chair.
I need a plan to just be
myself. Come on, Nikki.
You know me.
You know me.
I've worked hard to create
a life I can be proud of
on and off the field.
Jordan, you have to accept
that your image,
it's taken a hit
with all of this controversy
that's blanketing the press.
Look. It's like
when you get sacked.
I don't get sacked.
Denver's defense
might disagree, but okay.
[chuckles softly] Um...
[chuckles softly] Um...
So, you watch me play.
-It was a
football analogy, I--
-[Lacey] Jordan.
-There you are.
-I'm sorry, sir.
No photos allowed.
Absolutely no photos.
Please turn the camera off.
I'm sorry.
Um, who are you?
No, I'm sorry.
Lacey, this is Nicole Barnes.
-Oh, I'm sorry.
-She is with
Hilton and Lincoln.
Nicole, this is Lacey Jones,
my fiance.
Nice to meet you, Nicole.
Jordan told me you're gonna be
working for us.
Thank you.
So, I decided I'd pop over
and introduce myself.
I'm sorry, us?
Yes. To deal with this whole
silly controversy.
Since we're in the middle
of planning our wedding,
we're a package deal.
Right.
The network engaged
my services
to represent Jordan.
And repair his image
and clean up this
situation.
First, I would start
by saying,
I'm sorry, but no
unauthorized photos at all.
I'm sorry, but no
unauthorized photos at all.
-So... Is it Lacey?
-Yeah.
Is it? It is? Okay.
Your cameraman
has to go, Lacey.
[scoffs] You can wait
in the car.
Thank you. Sorry.
[scoffs] You may not
know this.
I'm an entertainment reporter
on Hollywood Biz
planning my wedding.
The fans love going
behind the scenes of my life.
-Mmm-hmm.
-Did you see the video
I made supporting Jordan?
My fans love Jordan.
Okay. Listen, your fans
may love Jordan,
but Jordan's fans are turning
against him right now.
I need to make sure that
Jordan is seen as a local
community hero,
not a rich celebrity
in the middle of planning
a lavish wedding.
I have to be able
to show my viewers
what's going on leading up
to the big day.
Plus, more fan engagement
is what my boss expects.
Plus, more fan engagement
is what my boss expects.
-I don't get
what the big deal is.
-[Nicole sighs]
Okay, these
are Jordan's favorables
among his target audience.
Now, these are them
before the scandal hit.
-That's not bad. That's--
-No, Jordan, that's great.
Now,
these are your current
favorable rankings
after the scandal.
80% have unfollowed you
on social media, 90%--
Okay. Nicole, you gotta
get me back on the air
and before the end
of the year.
Or else the network is not
gonna renew my contract
Or else the network is not
gonna renew my contract
and KJ's gonna get my show.
Listen, I have been under
tighter deadlines than this.
Have your agents
send me over your contract.
I'll look over it.
I'll see if there's anything
in there that can help us.
-Okay, will do.
-Okay.
And I will do whatever
is necessary
to support my man.
Great.
Now, let's talk about
something that is not
in my media plan.
What's that?
Let's talk about you two
calling off this wedding.
Let's talk about you two
calling off this wedding.
[scoffs] No way!
No way! [chuckles]
We are not calling off
my wedding
because of some
stupid scandal.
-We have already locked in
the January date.
-[Jordan] Hold on.
Can we just let her elaborate?
Can you, please, Nicole?
Look, I'm sorry.
I did not mean to completely
cancel your wedding.
But I am proposing
you postpone it.
Maybe a month, two.
Just give us enough time
to get beyond this scandal.
We also need to talk about
We also need to talk about
you two killing
this reality show
you're signed up for.
[scoffs] Are you crazy?
We can't kill the show
or move the wedding.
Our relationship doesn't have
anything to do with
Jordan's haters.
Planning a wedding right now
will not go over well
with the fans.
Your fans, Lacey, or yours.
Jordan will come off
as a rich, spoiled athlete
who does not care and does
whatever he wants.
But we're supposed to sign
the realty show contracts
this week.
But we're supposed to sign
the realty show contracts
this week.
Really?
The network wants to announce
our show before Christmas.
-Okay--
-This is not just
a personal decision.
This is about
the business of both
of our entertainment careers.
Okay. With that being said,
what about
all the negative press
I've been receiving lately?
That can't possibly be good
for the show. Right, Nicole?
Actually, negative press
is very attractive
for realty show
producers. So...
for realty show
producers. So...
Jordan. Baby, look at me.
This show will help
both of our careers.
Okay?
[Nicole] Okay.
I don't mean to sound like
The Grinch right now,
but we have one focus,
and that is Jordan.
Okay? We need to do
whatever we can do
to make sure
that you get a contract
by the Christmas deadline,
which is only
three weeks away.
which is only
three weeks away.
We also need to make sure that
Drake University does not kill
your scholarship program.
[Lacey] My fans love Jordan.
The more I talk about him
on air
and post about him,
-the more they rally
around him.
-Really?
That has to help us somehow.
Right, Nicole?
-Yes, it could help.
-Okay.
But it could also backfire.
I mean, things could get ugly.
Look, you may be
the expert fixer,
but I know my fans.
They won't make any trouble.
Got it.
Can we go to the plan, please?
All righty, I was thinking
we start with a job fair.
Then do a massive
Christmas tree giveaway.
Then I'll set up a series
of interviews,
but they'll be
local interviews,
and no ambush
questions at all.
My assistant, Carla,
she's gonna take over
your social media.
I need everything streamlined.
Carefully curated with
the same exact message
Carefully curated with
the same exact message
that you, Jordan Daniels,
are an honest, hard-working
local hero
that absolutely has not
forgotten where he's
come from.
All I need to do
is to remind them
that that is the man
we all fell in love with.
Everything's going really well
in there, boss.
Everything's going really well
in there, boss.
Great.
Oh. Is that him?
I'm gonna take you higher
Ooh
I know that this
is completely unprofessional,
but that man can tackle me
anytime, anywhere.
Mmm-hmm.
[Nicole] You're late.
I'm five minutes early.
Yes, and in my book,
that's late.
-Won't happen again.
-Thank you.
-Won't happen again.
-Thank you.
This is Carla, my assistant.
Carla, meet Jordan Daniels.
-Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you, too.
-She's nice.
-[Nicole] Mmm-hmm. Very nice.
So, I posted
about this job fair
on all social media platforms.
-[Jordan] Okay.
-So, we have
a really good turnout.
What's this?
-[zipper whirrs]
-Who gets a new job
without a new suit?
Dualce designed, she's very
happy to donate clothing
for your job fair today.
for your job fair today.
Another client, I presume.
Yeah. And if I can clean up
that CEO's image
with that sweat shop
shenanigans hitting the fan,
then I can certainly
do the same for you.
You sure?
You said you trust me, right?
[clears throat]
Merry Christmas, everybody.
So, who's ready to find a job?
[all cheering and applauding]
Whoa!
Congratulations! Oh!
[all cheering and applauding]
Hey.
This was great.
Planning a job fair
to help people get jobs
when they're struggling
to pay bills,
and get money for their kids
for Christmas,
-that means a lot.
-Yeah?
-that means a lot.
-Yeah?
And you were awesome today.
You were.
Social media
is eating this up.
You know, you were right.
You're the best person
for the job.
I'm really good
at getting people
out of sticky situations.
That's my thing.
Yeah.
It's never boring. You know,
every single day is different.
Most days, I love my job.
What about today?
[cell phone vibrating]
I need to take this.
Oh, of course, yeah.
Take that.
I'm headed out anyway,
I gotta go meet Lacey.
-[cell phone vibrating]
-Okay.
Hey, babe.
No, I did not--
[imperceptible]
You always did clean up nice.
Well, Keith,
bespoke suits
are my superpower.
-[Nicole] Hey, guys!
-[gasps]
-[Keith] Nicole!
-Hi!
[Keith] Oh, my goodness,
what are you doing here?
-[Delvin] You look amazing!
-[kisses]
-Yeah.
-[Delvin] You haven't
changed a bit.
Well, if there's anyone
in here that's timeless,
Well, if there's anyone
in here that's timeless,
that is you, Keith,
and you, Delvin.
Yes, he is.
-[kisses]
-Aw!
I guess the love of a good man
has kept me young.
Well, love and hair color.
-Uh-oh.
-[Keith and Delvin chuckle]
So, what are you doing at
my brother's tuxedo fitting?
What, Jordan didn't
tell you?
Tell us what?
I work at Hilton Lincoln.
The crisis management firm
that was retained
to get Jordan's job back
and clean up his image.
[chuckling] Wait.
You're telling me
my little brother's ex,
his first love, is the person
in charge of fixing his life?
The universe got jokes!
Does Lacey know all this?
This is a messy mess
right here.
Don't do that.
Delvin, don't do that.
This is not messy mess.
No, no, no. It's not.
Because there is nothing
going on between
Jordan and I any more.
And I am a professional
and I'm hired to do a job.
Who are you trying
to convince? Us or yourself?
'Cause you can forget
about the two of us.
'Cause you can forget
about the two of us.
I've seen you for,
what, two seconds?
And I'm not buying it.
Well, I don't care who
you're trying to convince.
I always hoped you and my
brother would get
back together.
No, that's not happening.
He is my client.
And I'm just trying
to save his career.
[both] Uh-huh.
[sighs wearily] Besides...
hello, he's engaged.
Yeah, it's not 'cause
he wants to be.
-Oh!
-[gasps]
What do you mean,
"not because he wants to be"?
Don't look at me.
You poured the tea,
so you might as well spill it.
You poured the tea,
so you might as well spill it.
[scoffs]
Delvin!
[Delvin] Okay.
So?
So, Jordan never officially
proposed to Lacey.
On day, they went shopping.
She drags him into
a jewelry store,
and while she's trying on
engagement rings,
she goes live on social media.
Her fans started
posting congratulations
and it kinda just took off
from there.
and it kinda just took off
from there.
Then the show producer
sends out a press release
announcing the engagement.
She couldn't walk it back
because of "repercussions"
at work.
She claims she had nothing to
do with the release going out.
Yeah, and I can claim that
Michael B. Jordan said he'd
dump his girlfriend for me,
but that ain't
happening either.
When he told us
what really happened,
we told him he didn't have to
go through with it.
[Delvin] But he
wouldn't listen.
He claims they were already
heading in that direction,
but I like to
think that he would
have come to his senses
before proposing to her
if he had been left
to his own devices.
So, is there anyone special
in your life?
Actually, I...
I see it all over your face.
Don't let that woman jump
the broom with your man.
I'll be back.
Jordan.
Nicole.
What you doing here?
We need to talk.
Where's Lacey?
I don't know, she should be
here any minute.
-Something wrong?
-Yes.
I thought we agreed,
if you were not gonna
postpone this wedding,
then you would at least
cut down on some
of the posting.
-What are you--
-Look at this.
Hey, sweetie...
It's undermining everything
that we're working towards.
I don't think Lacey's
taking this seriously.
Taking what seriously?
Taking what seriously?
[Jordan] What's up, baby?
Taking what seriously?
Well, the, um...
[clears throat]
Remember when, um...
'Cause I... You had said...
Can I talk to Lacey
for a moment alone, please?
Yes.
Excuse me, I gotta finish
my alterations.
[Keith clears throat]
[whispering] Fight
for your man.
Oh. Hey, girl.
Hmm.
Lacey.
I need us to be
on the same page,
if I'm going to be
able to do my job.
-You're right. We do.
-Thank you.
And part of my job
is to promote my life
to my fans.
And that includes
my relationship with Jordan.
Even if that hurts
Jordan's career?
I would never do anything
to hurt Jordan.
I would never do anything
to hurt Jordan.
I'm trying to help him.
My producers would want Jordan
to participate in the filming
of our wedding plans.
Lacey,
that would throw fuel
on the fire
that is already engulfing
Jordan's career.
Nicole.
That is not your decision
to make.
[sighs wearily]
Now, excuse me.
I need to talk to my fiance.
Oh, my God.
Please change
all the passwords
to Jordan's
social media accounts.
I don't want him posting
anything without my approval.
Okay? He does not need to be
doing anything on his own.
And I know Lacey thinks
she's helping,
but I don't want her to go
on there and post something.
-You got it, boss.
-Thank you very much.
Hey.
Is everything okay?
[Christian] You tell me.
Please, no cameras.
Please stop filming.
No. Turn that off.
Who posted that?
Lacey was live streaming
at your meeting with Jordan.
Lacey was live streaming
at your meeting with Jordan.
Well, I didn't realize
she was live.
Mark Greene's group shared it.
And now
he's posted a response.
Mister All-American has hired
a new PR firm to help re-build
his image.
And when he's not trying
to spin the story around
his betrayal of Badger fans,
he's out shopping
for his lavish wedding.
- This guy is not
who you think he is.
- [Nicole sighs]
Follow the hashtag
CancelJordanDaniels.
[Christian] Jordan is not
trending well on social media.
I'm already getting calls
from the network.
You need to fix this.
[sighs in exasperation]
What?
[notifications chiming]
[sighs] Okay.
[Jordan] Heads up!
Come on, come on.
Oh, that's money!
Oh! It's a touchdown.
-Hustle back.
-Jordan.
Nicole, what you doing here?
This is amazing!
Hosting a football camp
for the kids.
Yeah.
This right here will play
so well on social media.
-I'm gonna call
some reporters.
-No, no, no. No press.
-I'm gonna call
some reporters.
-No, no, no. No press.
This is perfect
for your image.
Yeah, I get that. But I used
to do camps like this
all the time
when I had time.
This is not for social media.
It's important to me.
It's my way to keep
in touch with the community.
I get that. But see,
this story is what
they need to see.
This is genuine.
It is authentic.
It's real.
I get that,
but it's not about me.
It's about these kids.
Are you gonna stay there
with your hair all
prim and perfect,
or are you gonna
come get this work?
Oh, you don't want
none of this.
Okay, let's go.
-Go, go, go. [screams]
-Go, go, go.
[both laughing and exclaiming]
-[Jordan] You cheated.
You cheated.
-I caught the ball.
-You caught...
-It was down here.
-Restart. Redo.
-[Nicole laughs]
I wasn't ready.
My foot slipped.
-Ah!
-It's my jeans.
[chuckles] Hey, babe.
Say hi to my fans.
[chuckles] Thank you.
[continues chuckling]
Hey. Do we have a meeting?
I'm sorry. Carla didn't put
anything on my schedule.
I'm sorry. Carla didn't put
anything on my schedule.
[Christian] No.
But something in today's paper
made me think we should talk.
[sighs] Ah, yeah! I...
It's not what it
looks like, Christian.
But it's something.
Because the network
is concerned that there's
something going on between
the two of you
that could cloud
your judgement.
They want me to pull you
off the account.
-What? No, they can't do that.
I'm already--
-Relax!
I told them I wouldn't
pull you off the account,
I told them I wouldn't
pull you off the account,
-because you are
the best we have.
-Thank you.
But is there
something going on
between you and Jordan
I need to know about?
No. There is nothing going on
between Jordan and I.
But there is something
that you should know.
Jordan and I dated in college.
What?
I knew the two of you
went to Drake,
but why didn't you tell me?
-This is a conflict
of interest, Nicole.
-I know, I know.
Christian, I tried
to tell you, okay?
But by the time I had realized
that Jordan was a client
of ours,
But by the time I had realized
that Jordan was a client
of ours,
I didn't want you to take me
off the contract.
I didn't want you to think
I couldn't handle it.
I can, I have got this.
Okay? I promise.
In two weeks, I will get him
to sign a new contract,
then I am finished.
He can go off and marry Lacey.
I promise. Please.
[Christian] See that you do.
Because the board
is concerned as well.
Don't give them a reason
not to make you partner.
[sighs wearily]
Could this day get any worse?
Could this day get any worse?
I'm afraid it can.
Lacey Jones wants you
to meet her for lunch.
[sighs wearily]
-[Lacey] Hey.
-Hey.
Look,
we need to work together
to fix this situation
because of that photo
of you and Jordan.
Lacey, I completely agree.
Lacey, I completely agree.
There is absolutely nothing
going on between Jordan and I.
Jordan told me the same thing.
-He did?
-Yes.
But the reason why
I called you here
is because I have some ideas
I want to share.
I can be helpful.
Really? Okay. All right.
What do you mean?
Helping me
put that rumor of your
relationship with Jordan
to rest
will help me and your client.
[chuckles softly] Okay.
How do you propose we do that?
How do you propose we do that?
[Lacey] By coming to my
bridal shower, Friday.
We'll snap some pics together
for social media.
And everyone will see us
together as friends.
It's the smartest
and fastest way
to defuse the rumors.
Easy-peasy lemon-squeezy.
[chuckles scoffingly]
Must admit, your
plan is not a bad idea.
Lemon squeezy and all.
I mean, we do both want
what's best for Jordan. So...
I mean, we do both want
what's best for Jordan. So...
Yes, we do.
Here's your invitation.
Wait, aren't you eating lunch?
I would, but I have to shoot
an interview with Lizzo
in an hour.
Don't forget to bring
a gift. Toodles.
[chuckles]
Hey. Okay.
Hey. Okay.
Oh, yeah.
[phone camera clicks]
[notification chimes]
[laptop keys clacking]
[door closes]
-Hey, baby.
-Hey.
Greg, I can explain.
Something you wanna tell me
about this guy?
I knew Jordan in college.
We dated
for a few years.
All you told me about college
was that you were
in a relationship,
but it didn't work out
after graduation.
So, what happened?
Jordan went to the pros
and I went off to law school.
and I went off to law school.
But why didn't you tell me
all of this
when you found out your
ex-boyfriend was gonna be
your client?
I didn't want you
to get upset.
Not to mention,
it was such a long time ago.
I thought I could handle it.
It's just two weeks,
that's it.
And then Jordan is out
of our lives forever.
So, you still have feelings
for this guy or what?
You guys look pretty cozy
in this picture.
No, Greg. I do not have
feelings for Jordan.
He's my client.
That's it. I promise.
When I'm done clearing up
his situation,
you and I are
off on a vacation.
Just me and you.
Turks and Caicos.
Give us time to get out
of this rut we've been in.
Be that fun and spontaneous
couple that we used to be.
Well, look,
I know we haven't had much fun
with our schedules lately.
I miss being that couple, too.
-You do?
-Yeah.
Good. Then let me
finish this up.
Good. Then let me
finish this up.
Then it's just us, I promise.
No work.
No clients. No scandals.
No clothes.
Just me and you.
Still on the private jet.
[chuckling] Yes, baby.
You're gonna get
your private jet.
Come here.
We good?
Yeah. Come on.
Come here.
-Thank you, babe.
-Mmm-hmm.
-Thank you, babe.
-Mmm-hmm.
[indistinct chatter]
You better hope that frown
doesn't freeze on your face.
Mrs. Daniels!
It is so good to see you.
Oh, please, you're grown now,
you call me Viola.
Oh, please, you're grown now,
you call me Viola.
-[Nicole chuckles]
-How have you been?
I'm good.
I work here in Chicago now.
I know! Keith told me.
He said you're working to help
my son re-build his career.
-Mmm-hmm.
-I can't thank you enough.
Well, that's what I do.
I'm in crisis management,
so I fix problems.
Then tell me why my son
is going through with
this wedding
when we both know
he still loves you.
I have tried to talk him
out of it,
but he just won't listen.
Mama Viola, come take
some pics with me.
Mama Viola, come take
some pics with me.
[Viola scoffs]
[laughs]
[doorbell buzzes]
-Hey, Carla.
-Hey.
Come in.
Sorry to bother you,
but the venue contracts
for Jordan's next charity
event just came in.
So, I brought them over to you
for your signature.
So, I brought them over to you
for your signature.
Thank you. That was very kind.
But you did not
have to do that.
[man speaking
indistinctly on tv]
Oh, I'm sorry.
It looks like I'm interrupting
a romantic dinner.
[Greg laughs] Yeah!
That's what I'm talking about.
As you can hear, you're not
interrupting anything.
Victoria's Secret
is at it again.
[Nicole] What do you mean?
I'm getting married!
I'm getting married!
[Nicole] A bachelorette party?
Come on, Lacey!
You gotta be kidding me.
-[sighs]
-Looks like pictures
her friends
are posting in real time
are already starting to trend.
And they're tagging her
and Jordan.
Hey.
-One second.
-[door closes]
What you mean
you're not gonna make it?
I just finished my
exclusive interview
with John Legend.
But now, my producer wants me
to go to his concert
to get some
behind-the-scenes footage.
So I won't be
able to make it.
I'm sorry, babe.
No, it's cool. I understand.
Guess I'll see you tomorrow.
Love you, too.
What you doing here?
What you doing here?
Well, my boss chewed me out
over your fiance's antics.
I need to talk to both of you.
Well, actually--
Okay. Are we ready
to get started?
Um, no.
We're gonna have to
cancel tonight.
Lacey can't make it.
I'm sorry, but you really
need to practice.
You've missed
so many sessions.
You'll never be ready
for the wedding
if you don't practice.
You're right, but I don't
have a partner, so...
What about her?
Who, me?
No. No, I don't dance.
No. No, I don't dance.
I have two left feet.
[chuckling] That she does,
trust me.
Ooh.
You're here already
and he needs a partner.
Please.
Come on, Nicole.
Help a brother out.
And here we go.
And one, two, three.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
Guys, this is not
a death march.
Look into her eyes, Jordan.
[Nicole chuckles]
I bet you never thought
you'd be doing this again.
What? A wedding dance
with my ex? No.
This was not on my
Christmas bingo.
[chuckles]
Watch your posture, Jordan.
Hold her close.
This is the woman
you love. Remember?
[Jordan] I have to tell you,
your two left feet
got way better.
You haven't stomped
on my foot once yet.
You haven't stomped
on my foot once yet.
-Whatever.
-[Jordan laughs]
[cell phone ringing]
[instructor] I'm sorry,
I need to take this.
But keep dancing.
[mouths] Keep dancing.
Remember when I taught you
how to Chicago step?
And you came home with me
for dancing.
Yeah.
[Jordan] You still know
how to do it?
I think so.
No, you don't.
-Oh. Okay, hold on, wait.
Let me see.
-Let me see.
One, two, three.
[Nicole chuckles]
[Nicole chuckles]
Hey! Let me see that spin.
-I see you.
-[chuckles]
Look at Nikki,
with your bad feet.
-I see you.
-[Nicole] I remember
a little bit.
Yeah, this is nice,
us two working together again.
I'm just trying to do
my job, Jordan.
You know, this career,
I mean, this is not exactly
what I imagined for you.
-Really?
-Mmm.
-Really?
-Mmm.
Okay. So, what exactly
did you imagine for me?
-[chuckles]
-No, I'm just saying, like...
Your passion
for helping people,
I figured you'd be
like some
big-time civil rights attorney
or something.
Yeah, well,
I ended up going
the corporate route
to help my dad.
But I like to give back.
I do a lot of pro-bono work
for charities that I love.
-So...
-Look at that smile.
It makes you way happier
than helping guys like me
fix their image, huh?
fix their image, huh?
Well, the guys that
I normally help
usually have done something
wrong to get in trouble,
but you...
-Yeah.
-We both know that story.
-Yeah.
-[instructor] Keep
dancing, guys.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
Well, what about you, huh?
I mean, you always said that
once you retired
from the pros,
you're gonna go back
and help kids.
you're gonna go back
and help kids.
So no, you are
a TV star now.
I did not expect that.
[chuckles]
I guess both of our lives
kinda took a different turn.
Yeah, I guess they did, huh?
Yeah.
When was the last time
you went back to Drake
for homecoming?
Mmm, I haven't.
You haven't been back to Drake
for homecoming?
No.
You love your alma mater.
Why would you not go back?
Full transparency?
I was afraid that I might
run into you.
Full transparency?
[Nicole] Plead.
I only ever went back
hoping I'd run into you.
-[instructor] I am
so sorry about that.
-[Jordan clears throat]
So, how are we doing here?
I'm gonna leave.
[Jordan] Nicole.
We called this meeting
'cause with just one week
before Jordan's
contract expires,
we're getting concerned
that his favorables
aren't improving
quickly enough.
Also, the sanctions
against the college
could be announced any day.
Also, the sanctions
against the college
could be announced any day.
The social media bashing,
led mostly by Mark Greene,
continues to be a problem.
Nicole, can you run down where
we are with Jordan's plan?
Sure, Christian.
Dawn. Paxton.
The trajectory is right
on target.
Let's review what we've
accomplished this week.
First, we started with
a Christmas tree giveaway.
And it went great.
Followed that up with
a sports equipment donation
at Freeport Middle School.
The coach posted
that the gym flooded
The coach posted
that the gym flooded
and all the equipment
got destroyed,
and Jordan played Santa.
-Nice job, Nicole.
-[Nicole] Thank you.
We're seeing a lot
of positive posts go up.
And the negative posters
are backing down.
What's going on with your
meeting with the booster?
Trust me, I am taking
care of that.
[notification chimes]
I'm sorry.
What is it, Nicole?
Drake College is suspending
their partnership
with Jordan's
scholarship program.
with Jordan's
scholarship program.
But Jordan
started that program
to help neighborhood kids
get to college.
He'll be devastated.
Where are you going?
To make sure
that Drake College
does not kill
Jordan's scholarship.
So, the news is already
out on social media.
"Drake College
ends partnership
with Jordan Daniels
over booster scandal."
They can't do this.
This is about me.
This is not about them kids.
Jordan. The trustees at Drake
think that they're protecting
the school. Okay?
Jordan. The trustees at Drake
think that they're protecting
the school. Okay?
And the reputation
of the football program.
But what they're saying I did
has nothing to do
with the kids
that my foundation sponsors.
We're talking about tutors,
mentoring, scholarships.
Every year, we send
at least ten boys and girls
to Drake College.
This is bull, Nicole.
[sighs in exasperation]
Look, it might be time for us
to tell everybody the truth.
What? No.
No, I'm not doing that.
That we're not doing. No.
Listen, you should
not be taking the fall
for all of this.
Listen, you should
not be taking the fall
for all of this.
Pl-- Stop. Stop pacing.
Can you please
let me help you,
so that you do not lose
all of this you've worked
so hard for?
What about everything
you've worked hard for?
Did you paint this?
Yeah, I did.
[chuckles]
Jordan Daniels original. Okay.
Yeah, I did it about
five years ago.
I do one every year.
Give it to the foundation,
so they can auction it off
at the gala.
[Nicole] It's beautiful,
Jordan.
[Jordan] You still paint?
[Jordan] You still paint?
Who? Me? No.
No, I don't have time. I work.
You should.
You're so talented.
Remember that cute
young girl...
-[Nicole chuckles]
-...that thought the dumb jock
couldn't possibly know
anything about art?
Okay, I will admit, I thought
you were only taking
that class for an easy A.
Oh, okay. I was.
-I know you were.
-At first. At first.
-[Nicole chuckles]
-Coach thought
it was a good idea.
He was like, you know,
"It's a stress reliever,"
and I love to paint, so...
You took the class
to meet girls.
Stop playing with me.
I know, I know you. Stop.
Stop playing with me.
I know, I know you. Stop.
I did!
-[Nicole] I know you did.
-[Jordan] But it didn't work.
Every time I tried
to talk to you,
you wouldn't listen
to nothing I was saying.
You was all this,
"Jordan, please.
You're interrupting my work."
Wait a minute. I do not
sound like that. Stop.
-You sound exactly like that.
-Whatever. [chuckles]
You weren't taking
it seriously, just like now.
That's your thing.
-I wasn't.
-I know.
Until you told me
that if I wanted to be
an athlete and an artist,
I should be more like
Earnie Barnes
and less like a class clown.
Wait, I said that?
Wait, I said that?
Okay. Maybe, I...
-[chuckles] I did.
-Yes, you said that!
And you hurt my
little feelings, too.
And I went right back
to my dorm room and
I Iooked up Earnie Barnes.
Yeah. But you came
back the next day
and told me everything
about him.
-[Jordan] Yeah, you're right.
-Mmm-hmm.
And he was dope, too.
Pro football legend
and a great artist.
He painted the iconic
-Dynamite painting
from Good Times.
-Uh-uh.
Don't, don't do that.
Put your hands down.
-What's wrong with my...
-You might be...
No. Don't do that.
-What's wrong with my...
-You might be...
No. Don't do that.
You might be
a renaissance man,
but you have never been good
at impersonations.
Ever!
[both chuckle]
-[continues chuckling]
-Look at that smile.
[chuckles]
You always made me feel like
I could be more than
a football player.
I think you have your coach
to thank for that.
Nah.
I can thank him
for other things.
-And what's that?
-[Jordan] Well...
-And what's that?
-[Jordan] Well...
I could thank him
for making me take that class.
Where I met my first love.
Don't look away.
Nikki.
You really are the only person
that ever believed in me
off the field.
Jordan, you are engaged.
I know.
Um...
can I ask you a question?
Of course.
Anything.
Why are you with her?
I mean, I saw the video.
So I know you didn't
really propose.
We talked about
marriage a lot.
And although I wasn't ready,
And although I wasn't ready,
when her team dropped
the press release,
I didn't have the heart
to embarrass her
by telling everybody
I wasn't really happy.
[sighs] Of course, you didn't.
Okay. Well, then...
what about now?
What about now?
-[door closes]
-Baby.
Hi.
Came as soon
as I saw the news.
-Yeah.
-Are you okay?
-Yeah.
-They can't do this to you.
-Yeah.
-They can't do this to you.
No, I'm good. I'm good.
Me and Nicole
were just discussing
-how we're gonna
make it right.
-Yeah.
-How can you let
this happen, Nicole?
-Lacey. Lacey, listen to me.
Look, while this might be
a bit of a setback,
we can still turn it around.
I outlined my initiatives
with Paxton and Dawn.
So all I need to do now
is get Mark Greene
on our side.
Why would we wanna
involve him?
Because if we can turn
Mark Greene,
we turn an enemy
into an ally.
It's much more powerful
than just hashtag
and protestors going away.
How are we gonna do that?
By giving Mark Greene
something that he does
not yet know he needs.
What do you mean,
you're not coming?
I got a hundred people
coming for our holiday meal.
[call beeps disconnect]
Hi, Mr. Greene,
is everything okay?
No. No, it's not.
But what are y'all doing here?
But what are y'all doing here?
Well, Jordan and his family
wanted to come by
and volunteer
and donate some food,
so they brought some baskets.
Thanks, but my caterer
just cancelled last minute
'cause of some emergency.
I don't have anyone to cook
or serve this Christmas meal.
We haven't even started
setting up the dining hall
or decorating.
That sounds terrible.
My father started this shelter
over 40 years ago.
And we've never missed
one holiday meal.
Well, don't worry, you're not
gonna start this year.
Well, don't worry, you're not
gonna start this year.
I think I can help.
Give me a second.
Hey, guys.
[chuckles] Hi, Miss Viola.
Hey. What's up, Jordan?
So, Mister Greene
needs some help,
and I think this
is a great opportunity
to help out Jordan's image,
if you know what I mean.
Go over there.
So, I hear you need
some volunteers.
And I hear you need a cook.
And I heard you need
a decorator.
-I don't know what to say.
-[Jordan] You don't
got to say anything.
-I don't know what to say.
-[Jordan] You don't
got to say anything.
Just let me back you up
this time.
Just put us to work.
We normally have a lot
more people out.
Hey, Mark,
don't worry about that.
All right, we got you,
we're gonna make it work.
Just lead the way.
[sighs]
All right, let's go.
[Nicole] Hey, baby.
I'm over here
at Helping Hands,
off of 14th.
And we could clearly
use your help serving
some of this food,
so can you give me a call
or text me when you're
on your way?
All righty,
let's put these on.
-Here you go, Keith.
-Thank you.
-Here you go, Mrs. Daniels.
-Oh! Look at that.
-Here you go, Mrs. Daniels.
-Oh! Look at that.
And for you,
I have the small, Lacey.
All right. No, Carla,
take a better angle.
Oh, no, no.
Carla, no social media.
Jordan, that's the whole
reason why we're here.
I get that, Nikki,
but can we just help
them today, and not me?
Please.
-Okay. You're the boss.
-Thanks.
So, you ready to get
the kitchen up and running?
-[Jordan] You know it.
-Let's go.
[Jordan] Everybody, huddle up.
-Keith, I need you
on the collards.
-Got it.
I got the yams and the corn.
Mama, I'm gonna need you
on the mac and cheese
and those dumplings.
You got it, baby.
Oh, Nikki,
I need you to go to
Big JB's barbecue and order
everything they've got
on the menu.
Copy that, QB one.
Hey, what about me?
You and Carla help Delvin
with moving tables
or decorating or something.
[Keith chuckles]
[Joran] I need y'all
to move, people,
'cause we got about four hours
to create a Christmas miracle
-for a lot of hungry people.
-[Nicole] Mmm-hmm.
-for a lot of hungry people.
-[Nicole] Mmm-hmm.
All right, teamwork
makes the dream work.
-Let's get these
hands in here.
-[Nicole] All right.
One, two, three.
[all] Teamwork!
-All right. Oh.
-Whoo!
-Shoot.
-[cell phone keys clacking]
[line ringing]
Crystal. Yes.
All righty.
So, what do you think?
I can't believe
you did all this.
[Nicole] Yeah, well,
go ahead, check it out.
[Mark chuckling] Where did
all these presents come from?
Man, nobody should spend
Christmas without presents,
so had my assistant
do some shopping.
Man, I can't believe
you did all this for me.
Don't worry about it.
-After all I've--
-[Jordan] Hey, hey, listen.
I know how important
Drake College is to you
and the football team,
so I just want you to know how
important it is to me, too.
You know?
Why would you help me now?
[Jordan] Man, I grew up
in a neighborhood
just like this.
So, I know how important
shelters are and what
they mean to people.
And here I thought you forgot
where you came from.
And here I thought you forgot
where you came from.
Man, places like this kept me
and my brother
off the streets.
That's the only reason
why I am where I am today.
I've never forgotten that.
I don't know what I would have
done today without you
or your family.
Hey, you won't
ever have to.
-[chuckles softly]
-All right, looks like
it's time to let 'em in, guys.
Hit it, DJ.
-[chuckles]
-[Christmas music
playing on speakers]
Come on in.
Merry Christmas.
Happy holidays.
Come on in. Come on in.
Come on in. Come on in.
Hi, Merry Christmas.
-[Mark] It's a lot of people.
-[Nicole] It's a lot
of people.
-You did it.
-We did it.
You know, this never
would have been possible
if you hadn't suggested
we come here, right?
Thanks for everything, Nicole.
Thanks for everything, Nicole.
You're welcome.
Still cocky, I see.
I am not cocky, but I'm right.
-[Jordan] Oh, yeah.
-[Nicole] Mmm-hmm.
-Am I?
-Good job.
It's good to see you two
work so well together.
Hope I... [exhales uneasily]
-[Jordan] Whoa,
whoa, whoa, Mama!
-[Nicole] Mrs. Daniels!
Mama!
-Mama!
-Carla! Call the paramedics.
Mrs. Daniels.
Mama!
[phone ringing]
Is she okay?
Yeah, she forgot to take
her blood pressure medication,
so she fainted.
They just wanna keep her
overnight to monitor.
I'm so glad your mom's okay.
-Yeah, she'll be all right.
-I was so worried.
I know.
[Keith] Hey, Jordan.
The doc wants to review
mom's medications with us.
All right. Coming back, guys.
Ah, thank goodness
she's okay.
I know what you're
trying to do.
I'm sorry, what do you mean?
I know you want him back.
Lacey, I am just doing my job.
[Lacey] I see the way
you look at him.
But it's not gonna work.
There's nothing going on
between Jordan and I.
If that's true, I guess
you won't be
seeing him anymore, right?
What's that supposed to mean?
Well, this was the last event
in your plan.
So now your work here
is done.
Stay away from my man.
Stay away from my man.
-Greg!
-[Greg gasps]
-Greg!
-[Greg gasps]
Hey, babe.
I didn't hear you come in.
Did you not get my messages
about meeting me
at the shelter today?
Oh. Yeah, I meant to call you.
You meant to call me?
I needed you today, Greg.
I'm sorry, I couldn't make it.
I don't know what it is,
but you cannot figure out
how to put me first.
Babe, I knew
you would figure it out.
You always do.
Okay, tell me.
What was so important
you couldn't make it?
Well, Rick and some
of the other guys
from the office came over
from the office came over
and we were watching
football all day.
Football?
I couldn't just up
and leave them here
after inviting them over.
Would it have killed you
to skip the games for one day?
Huh?
Hell! You could have
brought them with you.
I needed all the help
I could get.
Greg, you have to start
to put me first.
For what? To help Jordan?
I know it's your actual job
to help him re-build
his career,
I know it's your actual job
to help him re-build
his career,
but he ain't nothing
but a greedy player
who got caught with his hand
in the cookie jar.
I'm surprised
you didn't see him
for who he really was
in college.
Jordan Daniels deserves
whatever happens to him.
-So, that's what you
think about him?
-Yes!
That he's just
a greedy athlete
that's out here buying
flashy cars and jewelry?
Damn straight. That booster
said he took the money.
Jordan did take that money.
-Okay.
-He took the money for me.
What are you talking about?
My senior year of college,
my dad got laid off from work.
He could barely pay his bills,
let alone pay my tuition.
All of a sudden,
I have a very hefty bill,
no student loans.
And if I didn't pay it,
then I would be forced
to withdraw from school.
Jordan knew that.
So, he took the money
from a booster,
gave it to me,
so I could pay my final bill
and graduate from college.
-You've got to be kidding me.
-No, I'm not kidding you.
And when Jordan got an agent,
And when Jordan got an agent,
he knew what happened.
And said if anyone
ever found out,
Jordan would be in trouble.
He advised that we
didn't date anymore,
and Jordan didn't
want that to happen.
But I knew
that if it got out,
Jordan's entire career
would be over.
So I broke it off with him
right before graduation.
I can't believe this, Nicole.
Yeah, well, believe it.
The man that
you're bashing, Greg,
was willing to
give up everything
was willing to
give up everything
for me.
And I can't even get you
to get off a couch.
How could you
keep this from me?
And how do you know you're not
gonna get dragged into
this drama now?
And then what?
My clients aren't gonna be
happy to see my girlfriend
connected to this scandal.
All you're worried about
are your clients.
Come on.
That's all you hear,
the clients.
I told you all of that,
and that's all you're
worried about?
Nicole.
-Come on.
-You know what, Greg?
I can't do this.
I can't do this.
Do what?
For a long time,
you and I have looked
really good on paper.
Let's face it,
we are a pair of perfectly
matched resumes.
But that's it.
It's time.
Time to pop the champagne!
Champagne? Christian,
it is ten o'clock
in the morning.
I have told you
a million times,
if you're gonna drink
in the morning,
you have to at least mix it
with orange juice.
Well, since it's 6 p.m.
in London,
and that's where you're meant
to be going...
What are you talking about?
Cheers to you, partner.
[gasps]
Paxton and Dawn called
right after they saw
this video Mark just posted.
this video Mark just posted.
They're sending over Jordan's
new contract.
I want to apologize
to Jordan Daniels
and his entire family.
Today, I had a chance
to see who he really is.
I'm calling off the protests.
I'm encouraging all of you
to reach out to Sports Live
to reinstate Jordan,
and for Drake College
to continue their partnership
with his foundation.
Regardless of what he may
have done in the past,
Jordan is a good man
with a big heart.
Wow.
Nice.
You know, at first,
I couldn't believe you didn't
post anything on social media.
You know, at first,
I couldn't believe you didn't
post anything on social media.
But then I got it.
You knew that Mark would see
the act as more authentic
if there wasn't
any media attention.
That's brilliant,
Nicole. [chuckles]
It's just the kind of
maneuvering we need in London.
You know me,
I was ready to pull out
all my social media stops.
But he didn't want press.
No coverage.
What are you doing?
Resignation?
But the board
just made you partner.
You're going to head
the London office.
At that shelter,
Jordan just wanted
to do the right thing.
And I think it's time
I do the same.
Christian, I have not been
completely honest with you.
I know I told you about Jordan
and I, but it was not
the whole truth.
I know I told you about Jordan
and I, but it was not
the whole truth.
Sit.
Why are we back here again?
We don't have to serve
any more meals. Do we?
No, we don't, Lacey.
I just have some equipment
I gotta drop off to Mark.
He got a ton of children
in there and I think they
deserve some good equipment.
He got a ton of children
in there and I think they
deserve some good equipment.
You know, I'm gonna be
spending a lot more time
here, all right?
-Hey, man!
What are you doing here?
-Got something for you.
When we were here,
you said the kids would use
some pretty beat-up,
old equipment,
so I figured I'd get 'em
some new gear.
-Oh, man, but you've done
so much already.
-[Jordan chuckles]
-Oh, man, but you've done
so much already.
-[Jordan chuckles]
[Mark] But the kids
are gonna love this.
I was thinking
I'd like to come
spend some time with the kids.
You know, set up a full-time
football clinic.
Art camp.
You know, man,
when you took my starting spot
in college and went pro,
I hated you.
-I thought you were
living my life.
-Wow.
And when that
booster story came out...
I thought it was my chance
to get revenge.
How did you know
I took the money?
That same booster told me
back in college
That same booster told me
back in college
when he tried to give me money
and I turned him down.
All right.
Thought about
turning you in, but...
I knew it would be my word
against the superstar athlete.
Mark, there's some things
you gotta know about
why I took that money.
Doesn't even matter, man.
All that matters now
is who you are.
Now.
I was wrong.
I'm sorry.
It's all love.
[both chuckle]
Y'all enjoy, man.
Give my best to the kids.
You know, you're not gonna
have any more time
to spend here,
now that you're gonna be
back on TV.
You need to focus
on what really matters.
You need to focus
on what really matters.
You know, you're right.
We need to talk.
Ugh.
Look under here,
what do we have?
[notification chimes]
Hello, loves,
I've got some news.
I've called off my engagement.
I'll always love Jordan,
but he and I are just
meant to be friends.
And he couldn't be
any happier for me
because, drum roll,
I'm headed to LA to star
in a new reality show.
Deets coming soon.
Smooches. [kisses]
As we head
into the post season,
all eyes will be
on San Francisco and Dallas,
and, of course,
the difference makers for both
will be their quarterbacks.
Let's take a look at their
strengths and weaknesses.
Now, before we close out
this Christmas episode,
let's take a look at
the Sports Ranker app
and see what's trending
right now in the world
of sports.
Looks like I'm trending again.
The only reason
you're trending is because
there's a video of Nicole
that's trending.
She's telling the whole world
that she's the one
that took the money
from the booster and not you.
We're running it now.
[Nicole] I have spent
my entire career
keeping secrets for some
of the most powerful people.
And now, it is time for me
to come clean about
a secret of my own.
15 years ago,
I took money from a booster
to pay my college tuition.
to pay my college tuition.
Jordan Daniels took that money
to help me.
I apologize for any harm
my actions may have caused,
and I take
full responsibility.
I am so very sorry.
Um...
That's all the time
we have for today.
That's all the time
we have for today.
I'm Jordan Daniels.
Thanks for watching.
-Where is she?
-I'll text it to you. Just go.
[both chuckle]
Jordan?
What are you doing here?
Carla told me.
But what about Lacey?
I mean, I saw
the video, but--
Lacey will be fine.
My agent set her up with some
producers in LA.
She's gonna get her
own show, so...
That's all she ever
wanted anyway.
Nikki, when I first saw you
in that conference room...
I knew that I still loved you.
I mean, I tried
my hardest to
get my feelings
to go away, but...
that didn't work.
And there you were,
helping me get my life back.
And that's when I realized
that you are my life, Nikki.
Jordan, I have missed you
so much.
And I've tried to hide
my feelings for you, but...
And I've tried to hide
my feelings for you, but...
I can't.
You don't have to.
'Cause I don't wanna spend
another day
without you, Nicole.
I don't wanna spend
another day
without you, Jordan.
Wait, what are you doing?
You didn't think I was gonna
let Christmas go by
without getting you
a present, did you?
without getting you
a present, did you?
Jordan, you did not
have to buy me a gift.
Shh.
[gasps]
After all these years,
you saved the ring?
Of course, I did.
We can call it
our second-chance ring.
[Nicole] I like that.
It's a fresh start.
Yeah.
For both of us.
I love you, Nicole.
I love you, Jordan.
[both] Merry Christmas.
[both chuckle]
We got that
Christmas spirit
We got that
Christmas spirit
Whoo! We got that
Christmas spirit
Whoa!
Can you feel it?
You've got
The Christmas spirit
Better believe it
Yeah, we're gonna
Get with it
Get with it, yeah
We got that
Christmas feeling
Hands to the ceiling
Whoo!
You got
The Christmas spirit
La-la-la-la
[crowd protesting]
[crowd protesting]
Mister Evans, how long
have you been sleeping
with your secretary?
Is the Play Time board
going to fire you?
No comment.
Will you lose control of your
family's toy company?
No. No, I said no comment.
Nicole, this is crazy.
Hi, Grant. I wish your driver
would have taken my advice
and brought you
around the back.
But these protests
are destroying my company.
But these protests
are destroying my company.
Fact is, who is responsible
for destroying your company
is a matter of opinion,
which is why you hired me.
Now, if you do not
wanna look like The Grinch
who stole Christmas,
please, let me do my job.
-[walkie-talkie beeps]
-Get everything in position.
We're coming out.
Wait, we're not going
back out there, are we?
Trust me.
Come on, kids!
Ready?
[crowd protesting]
Look, kids,
Santa and his elves
came by Play Time Toys
to pass out
Christmas presents.
Go, go. Yes.
Well, what are you
waiting on, Santa?
Aren't you gonna
hand out the gifts?
Aren't you gonna
hand out the gifts?
Here.
Are you sure?
Trust me.
Just read what's on the card.
[clears throat]
Play Time Toys is proud
to announce
a five-million-dollar
partnership
with St. Michael's
Children's Hospital.
[all applauding and cheering]
[mouths] Thank you.
Hey, Carla, I'm headed out.
And everything went great
this morning.
[on phone] Thanks again
for the hookup.
All right, let's focus.
Do we have everything prepared
for my year-end presentation?
Copy that. Conference room
is being set up as we speak.
[Nicole] Awesome.
Do me a favor.
Call the booker over
at Good Morning, Chicago.
Let them know about
this morning's event.
In a few weeks,
In a few weeks,
this whole scandal will be
completely behind us.
And Grant Evans will be ready
to go back on that show.
Getting a cheating CEO
back on top
is a Christmas miracle.
The queen of crisis management
strikes again!
Yeah, but, girl, this queen
is ready to take her throne
over at Hilton Lincoln.
[Carla] After today's
presentation,
I'm sure there will be no
doubt in Christian's mind
that you're the one
to lead the London office.
I already started
learning the words to
"God Save The King".
[Nicole] "God Save
The King". No!
We are team Meg and Harry.
[Carla] Does that mean
a Buckingham Palace tour?
[Carla] Does that mean
a Buckingham Palace tour?
I'm obsessed with the royals.
Even if the Duchess
did bounce to LA.
[Nicole chuckles]
Oh, and I left the travel
brochures on your desk.
Right. Oh, I cannot wait
till my holiday vacation
in Turks and Caicos.
I'm officially
gonna transition
from beast mode
to feet-in-the-sand
sipping-margaritas
beach mode.
All right, I'm headed up.
See you in a minute.
Welcome back
to Quarterback Confidential.
I'm your host Jordan Daniels.
And my final thought
for today is this.
If Chicago wants to win,
their quarterback is gonna
have to read the defense
a lot faster
if he plans on elevating
his team to new heights
and chasing
the championship ring.
Like this.
But before we close out
today's show,
let's take a look
at the Sports Ranker app
and see what's trending
right now in the world
of sports.
[panting] Code red.
Could be one down.
[panting] Code red.
Could be one down.
That's all we have for today.
I'm Jordan Daniels.
Tune in tomorrow as we
count down the top five teams
looking to duke it out
for the championship.
And we're off the air!
[news reporter] Former
Drake College quarterback
and current Sports Live
Network anchor,
Jordan Daniels, is now
under investigation
Jordan Daniels, is now
under investigation
for reportedly
receiving improper benefits
while attending Drake.
A booster has come forward
alleging they gave Daniels
money while he was a student.
And now, one of his
former teammates,
Mark Greene,
is also coming forward
to corroborate the allegation.
This report is blowing up
on social media.
Mark Greene was my backup
in college.
I don't know why he's doing
this to me.
Well, your backup is now
front and center
of your takedown.
All the networks are covering.
All the networks are covering.
And everybody wants a comment
from this guy.
He runs a homeless shelter,
for crying out loud.
And you can guess whose side
everybody's lining up behind.
I don't know
why this is happening.
College was over 15 years ago.
The network is being bombarded
with e-mails and posts
and calls
from angry football fans.
They want you fired.
[grunting]
[sighs]
I should have listened
to my wife
I should have listened
to my wife
and retired to the beach
last year.
I could be sitting
by the dock or the bay.
Instead, I'm watching my
star anchor's career implode.
Okay, Paxton, this is just
a misunderstanding.
Why won't you just put me back
on the air and let me
explain the situation?
Are you crazy?
-You're officially
radioactive.
-Come on.
You are like Lance Armstrong
after doping
for the Tour de France.
-It's not that--
-Like Tiger Woods
after the divorce.
Like Mike Tyson after the ear.
The network doesn't want
you on the air
and they don't want you
addressing the media
until they can figure it out.
All right.
Okay.
What about my contract?
We were supposed to have
a deal in place by Christmas.
[Paxton sighs]
[sighs in exasperation]
Well, I hate to be
Scrooge on this,
but the network says
that contract negotiations
are on hold.
Until this matter
can be resolved.
Until this matter
can be resolved.
This situation violates
your morals clause.
Morals clause?
College was over 15 years ago.
How can anything that
happened back then
still be a violation?
Anything that threatens
your integrity in standing
in the sports world
can be viewed as a violation
of your morals clause.
Paxton, you know me!
You know where I come from.
You know how hard I've worked
to go from the Southside
to the pros
without as much
as a little hint of a scandal.
I'm sorry, Jordan.
[sighs wearily] All right.
[sighs wearily] All right.
So, what's going to happen
with my show?
[Paxton] Well... [sighs]
...KJ's gonna fill in until
the matter can be dealt with.
How are you gonna give
KJ my show?
He's been gunning
for my chair.
And with no contract, he's not
gonna just be filling in.
Come on, Paxton!
I know!
Look, I'm the guy who brought
you into Sports Live.
We're not gonna go down
without a fight.
But we are gonna
need some help
if we're gonna save
your TV career
if we're gonna save
your TV career
and get you that new
contract by Christmas.
Greg, Greg,
like I said,
this IPO's gonna go
through the roof.
You've got nothing
to worry about,
you're in great hands
with Roston Edwards.
We're gonna make
a lot of money together.
Do we have a deal?
Okay. Talk to you tomorrow.
Yes!
-Whoo!
-What?
I did it, babe.
-Your man is officially
a God among men.
-[Nicole chuckles]
That was Mason Dillinger.
That was Mason Dillinger.
I'm taking his solar energy
company public.
The company's only
two years old and already
valued in the millions.
That is great, baby.
Congratulations.
Great? No, no, no.
This is epic.
This is monumental.
This is a $32-million feather
in your man's cap.
Yes, but, baby,
is this any different
than the $20-million deal
you did just last month?
Or what you did last quarter?
As the first Black
managing director of the firm,
-there's no such thing
as too many deals.
-[Nicole] Okay.
That's like asking
LeBron James
if he scores too many points.
if he scores too many points.
Did you just compare yourself
to LeBron James?
[chuckles softly]
I guess I did.
Okay, King James of banking,
can you please come over here
and help me perfect this tree?
I will. I promise, I just need
to send this quick e-mail.
[sighs] Baby, hurry up
and send the e-mail.
Because I wanna do
holiday stuff.
Let's talk about
our Christmas vacation.
Why are we going to
Turks and Caicos
for Christmas?
I don't see why we need
to leave Chicago.
What's Christmas without snow?
What's Christmas without snow?
Baby, you and I have been
together for two years now.
And we have never taken
a real vacation.
All we do is work
around the clock.
The only thing you make time
for are your workouts.
I'm starting to think
you might have a little
secret relationship
with your spinning instructor.
[chuckles] I can't lie,
I am this close
to leaving you for Tunde.
Ha-ha, very funny.
Baby, I'm being serious.
When is the last time
we did anything fun?
When is the last time
we did anything fun?
What are you talking about?
I took you out for your
birthday last month.
Uh, no. Correction.
You said you were taking me
to Chez Lorraine's
for my birthday,
but we ended up having drinks
with your clients.
Well, have you ever heard
of two birds, one stone?
Greg, do not make me create
a powerpoint presentation
about why we need a getaway.
Well, you know, a brother
loves a good deck.
So, you're just gonna
keep playing?
I'm sorry. Go ahead.
Remember when we
first started dating?
We used to have so much
fun together.
We used to have so much
fun together.
We used to do wine tasting.
We did karaoke even though
you can't sing.
We still had fun.
We used to go dinner
without your clients,
just you and I.
I wanna get back to that.
Well, when are you
telling Christian
you're taking two weeks off?
You know wannabe
Idris Elba is gonna flip out.
[imitating Christian] I bet
he puts the kibosh
in this whole thing.
[chuckles] Leave his accent
alone, please.
And for your information,
I've already finished
all my work for the year.
So, you and I
will be fa-la-la-la-lying
in Turks and Caicos.
will be fa-la-la-la-lying
in Turks and Caicos.
You cannot be
serious, Christian.
You're the best person
for this account, Nicole.
You've never met a client
whose worst nightmare
couldn't be spun
into a dream comeback.
Remember how you handled
the golfer's scandal
two years ago?
You canned a major felony
into a barely
noticeable misdemeanor,
so he could keep
his endorsements.
I have worked non-stop
this year.
I am tired. I need a vacation.
The blue water
of Turks and Caicos
are calling my name.
Wrap this up and you can leave
Christmas Eve.
Wrap this up and you can leave
Christmas Eve.
-[Nicole sighs]
-Right after you
handle this last account.
You're the best
Hilton Lincoln has.
And I'm confident
if you pull this off,
the board will
make you partner.
Remember, the board only names
new partners every
three years.
Yes, and for the past
seven years,
I have worked 24/7,
365 for this company.
And your diligence
and commitment are
reflected in your bonus.
Thank you for the bonus.
But I'm not canceling
my vacation.
I have plans for Christmas.
You haven't even reviewed
the bloody file yet.
How can you already say no?
Hell, no. Uh-uh.
Don't shoot the messenger.
Christian told me
to give it to you.
Doesn't look like this guy's
any more challenging
than any of your
other clients.
And there aren't any
hostages this time.
Carla, I'm not taking
that account.
No.
It looks like this
Jordan Daniels guy
really needs your help.
What about my vacation?
Huh? Not canceling that.
I've already been
pushing it back.
Huh? Not canceling that.
I've already been
pushing it back.
I barely got Greg to agree
to go on this vacation.
He's finally leaving Chicago.
The answer is no.
No.
It doesn't look like
Christian's taking
no for an answer.
He's throwing in a sweetener.
He told me that if you
handle this account,
you'll have access
to the company jet and...
he'll even cover your villa!
Oh, he playing games.
Okay. [chuckles]
I see you, Christian.
Okay. [chuckles]
I see you, Christian.
Ooh, he know I love a jet.
[sighs]
No. No to everything. No.
[telephone ringing]
One of the things I admire
the most about you
is that you pride
yourself on taking home
the hardest cases
and slaying the dragon.
Look, boss,
I hope I'm not overstepping,
but why turn down this case?
[sighs]
Because, Carla,
I have never been asked
to manage crisis
for an ex-boyfriend of mine.
Yeah.
Look, Christian.
I can't take this account.
Okay, no.
That's a little aggressive.
Christian, I can't
take this account.
Okay, okay. You got it.
You got it.
I do not--
I do not--
[Christian] There she is.
Meet our star crisis manager,
Nicole Barnes.
Nicole.
Meet Jordan Daniels.
Sports Live VP, Paxton Briggs,
and communications chief,
Dawn Taylor.
[Nicole] Hi.
Pleasure to meet you, Jordan.
You, too, Nicole.
Christian, can I talk to you
privately for a moment?
I was telling them how
your recent accomplishments
I was telling them how
your recent accomplishments
make you perfect to manage
Jordan's situation.
Let's cut to the chase.
Jordan's image
has taken a hit,
and by extension,
the Sports Live Network.
We have sports fans
and viewers calling
for his firing.
And he's still
the top trending story
on social media,
ahead of a celebrity divorce.
And Drake College
just announced
that the board is gonna
suspend me until
they investigate.
We've suspended Jordan
from his show while
we do damage control.
Well, that's
your first mistake.
Excuse me.
Suspending Jordan
essentially says
that you too agree he's done
something wrong.
So, now everyone is just
sharpening their pitchforks,
ready to come in for the kill.
In my experience,
you need to show network
viewers that you're listening
to their concerns.
We had no choice but to remove
Jordan off the air.
I don't want this
situation to kill my Drake
scholarship program,
so what do you think
we should have done, Nicole?
Look, baby.
I'm sorry about tonight, okay?
I just had
a splitting headache.
I was counting
on my girlfriend
to sparkle and shine tonight
to help me land
a new client.
You know, do our thing.
Be Michelle to my Barrack.
I know. I know. Look.
Why don't I make it up to you?
Next week,
we can schedule drinks
with them,
and I promise you,
I will be First Lady fabulous.
I will be First Lady fabulous.
-I'm gonna hold you to that.
-You can.
That's our car.
-[cell phone vibrating]
-Wait.
-[Greg] Babe, you coming?
-Give me a second.
Hey.
Great job with
the Sports Live team.
[Nicole] Thank you.
Look, Christian,
now that I have outlined
a few of my tactics to rebuild
Jordan's career,
can you please hand this
account off to someone else?
can you please hand this
account off to someone else?
What about Mike?
[chuckles softly]
If I wanted Mike,
I would have tapped him
from the beginning.
I need to tell you
something about--
[Christian] It has
to be you, Nicole.
You went to Drake,
you have relationships there,
and you have the most
experience with her
sports clients.
If it's not you, then maybe
you're not partner material.
Perhaps Mike
in the Seattle office
will be our new partner.
[Nicole] Uh-uh.
No, ma'am. No.
I know I said, "Surprise me."
But this right here
looks like a hard pass.
Don't turn your nose up.
To help us prepare for London,
I went to bring some smart kid
to get us some traditional
British foods.
[Nicole] Why did you do that?
You would have been better off
just getting recipes
from The Great
British Baking Show.
Okay, well,
more for me.
So, are you gonna spill
the tea or what?
What?
Well, now that
he's your client,
tell me more about you
and Jordan Daniels.
tell me more about you
and Jordan Daniels.
I can't believe Christian.
He told me,
"No Jordan, no London."
Really?
So, wait, did you tell him
that you guys dated?
I mean, isn't it a conflict
of interest?
No, I have not told Christian.
Not yet. I mean, I can't.
If he finds out, he can
take me off of this account.
I need to fix the situation
with Jordan
and secure partnership.
[Carla] So, what's the deal?
Pre-law nerds and hot jocks
Pre-law nerds and hot jocks
don't usually mix
in the same social circles.
We took the same art class,
sophomore year of college.
Oh, was he the new model
for sketch art class?
[chuckles] More
details, please.
Ew, no. Nasty. He was not.
And it was a painting class,
thank you very much.
He was surprisingly good, too.
Um, I don't know.
We both took the class
as a stress reliever.
Me from the pre-law track
and him from the
football field.
Me from the pre-law track
and him from the
football field.
And after a while,
we realized we had more
in common than we thought.
Like what?
Well, we're both
from single family homes
without a lot of money,
and we wanted
to be successful,
so we could take care
of our families.
I know Jordan.
It wasn't just about
fame and money.
He wanted to do well,
so that he can give back
to the community.
Well, you both
check those boxes.
He had huge pay days
in the league
and you take care of your dad.
But the million-dollar
question is,
why did you two break up?
why did you two break up?
I don't know.
I guess we just were
on two different paths.
I was headed
to law school
and he was
headed to the pros.
That doesn't sound like
a deal-breaker to me.
Sounds like an opportunity
for a bigger rock
on your finger.
It's crazy you say that.
He, um,
-proposed to me
on graduation day.
-[Carla] Oh, my God.
Okay, whoa.
This story gets
worse and worse.
Let me get this straight.
The fine-as-hell
football player
about to sign
a fat pro contract
proposes to you
and you say something else
other than, "Hell, yes"?
and you say something else
other than, "Hell, yes"?
[Nicole] You know
how athletes are.
Groupies on the road.
I just... No.
I couldn't do it.
I didn't wanna
get my heart broken.
So, instead of getting
your heart broken
by groupies that
didn't even exist yet,
you broke his heart.
Hey, and when you
put it like that...
I guess. [groans softly]
Well, I haven't seen him
since then until yesterday.
So, what are you gonna do now?
[Nicole] I'm gonna do my job.
And then, I'm gonna
get this promotion.
Jordan is the only thing
that is standing in between me
Jordan is the only thing
that is standing in between me
being named partner
by Christmas Eve.
[Jordan] You don't
have to check.
Don't worry,
you're still beautiful.
And you are still
always late, I see.
I would have been on time
if Mark Greene didn't organize
a press conference
from my office.
Yeah, well, Jordan,
your ex-teammate,
he's gunning for you right now
and he is not gonna back down.
he's gunning for you right now
and he is not gonna back down.
-Right.
-Which is exactly why
I asked you to meet me here
and not at Sports Live.
And you should have
listened to me
and taken the back exit.
Still cocky, I see.
No, I'm not cocky.
-I'm just right.
-[Jordan chuckles]
Where are Paxton and Dawn?
Let's get this meeting going.
Dawn had an emergency
to deal with.
Paxton is overseeing my show
which is now being hosted
by this clown, KJ Neeley,
since I got to deal
with this mess.
Okay. Are you and KJ beefing?
Okay. Are you and KJ beefing?
No, but he's been
angling for his own show,
and with me on the sidelines,
he can make a move, so...
So, it sounds like I need
to get you back in that chair
as quickly as possible, then.
-Here.
-What is this?
[Nicole] That is a rollout
of my media plan
to repair
your tarnished image.
To neutralize Mark Greene
and to get that clown,
KJ Neeley,
out of your chair.
I need a plan to just be
myself. Come on, Nikki.
You know me.
You know me.
I've worked hard to create
a life I can be proud of
on and off the field.
Jordan, you have to accept
that your image,
it's taken a hit
with all of this controversy
that's blanketing the press.
Look. It's like
when you get sacked.
I don't get sacked.
Denver's defense
might disagree, but okay.
[chuckles softly] Um...
[chuckles softly] Um...
So, you watch me play.
-It was a
football analogy, I--
-[Lacey] Jordan.
-There you are.
-I'm sorry, sir.
No photos allowed.
Absolutely no photos.
Please turn the camera off.
I'm sorry.
Um, who are you?
No, I'm sorry.
Lacey, this is Nicole Barnes.
-Oh, I'm sorry.
-She is with
Hilton and Lincoln.
Nicole, this is Lacey Jones,
my fiance.
Nice to meet you, Nicole.
Jordan told me you're gonna be
working for us.
Thank you.
So, I decided I'd pop over
and introduce myself.
I'm sorry, us?
Yes. To deal with this whole
silly controversy.
Since we're in the middle
of planning our wedding,
we're a package deal.
Right.
The network engaged
my services
to represent Jordan.
And repair his image
and clean up this
situation.
First, I would start
by saying,
I'm sorry, but no
unauthorized photos at all.
I'm sorry, but no
unauthorized photos at all.
-So... Is it Lacey?
-Yeah.
Is it? It is? Okay.
Your cameraman
has to go, Lacey.
[scoffs] You can wait
in the car.
Thank you. Sorry.
[scoffs] You may not
know this.
I'm an entertainment reporter
on Hollywood Biz
planning my wedding.
The fans love going
behind the scenes of my life.
-Mmm-hmm.
-Did you see the video
I made supporting Jordan?
My fans love Jordan.
Okay. Listen, your fans
may love Jordan,
but Jordan's fans are turning
against him right now.
I need to make sure that
Jordan is seen as a local
community hero,
not a rich celebrity
in the middle of planning
a lavish wedding.
I have to be able
to show my viewers
what's going on leading up
to the big day.
Plus, more fan engagement
is what my boss expects.
Plus, more fan engagement
is what my boss expects.
-I don't get
what the big deal is.
-[Nicole sighs]
Okay, these
are Jordan's favorables
among his target audience.
Now, these are them
before the scandal hit.
-That's not bad. That's--
-No, Jordan, that's great.
Now,
these are your current
favorable rankings
after the scandal.
80% have unfollowed you
on social media, 90%--
Okay. Nicole, you gotta
get me back on the air
and before the end
of the year.
Or else the network is not
gonna renew my contract
Or else the network is not
gonna renew my contract
and KJ's gonna get my show.
Listen, I have been under
tighter deadlines than this.
Have your agents
send me over your contract.
I'll look over it.
I'll see if there's anything
in there that can help us.
-Okay, will do.
-Okay.
And I will do whatever
is necessary
to support my man.
Great.
Now, let's talk about
something that is not
in my media plan.
What's that?
Let's talk about you two
calling off this wedding.
Let's talk about you two
calling off this wedding.
[scoffs] No way!
No way! [chuckles]
We are not calling off
my wedding
because of some
stupid scandal.
-We have already locked in
the January date.
-[Jordan] Hold on.
Can we just let her elaborate?
Can you, please, Nicole?
Look, I'm sorry.
I did not mean to completely
cancel your wedding.
But I am proposing
you postpone it.
Maybe a month, two.
Just give us enough time
to get beyond this scandal.
We also need to talk about
We also need to talk about
you two killing
this reality show
you're signed up for.
[scoffs] Are you crazy?
We can't kill the show
or move the wedding.
Our relationship doesn't have
anything to do with
Jordan's haters.
Planning a wedding right now
will not go over well
with the fans.
Your fans, Lacey, or yours.
Jordan will come off
as a rich, spoiled athlete
who does not care and does
whatever he wants.
But we're supposed to sign
the realty show contracts
this week.
But we're supposed to sign
the realty show contracts
this week.
Really?
The network wants to announce
our show before Christmas.
-Okay--
-This is not just
a personal decision.
This is about
the business of both
of our entertainment careers.
Okay. With that being said,
what about
all the negative press
I've been receiving lately?
That can't possibly be good
for the show. Right, Nicole?
Actually, negative press
is very attractive
for realty show
producers. So...
for realty show
producers. So...
Jordan. Baby, look at me.
This show will help
both of our careers.
Okay?
[Nicole] Okay.
I don't mean to sound like
The Grinch right now,
but we have one focus,
and that is Jordan.
Okay? We need to do
whatever we can do
to make sure
that you get a contract
by the Christmas deadline,
which is only
three weeks away.
which is only
three weeks away.
We also need to make sure that
Drake University does not kill
your scholarship program.
[Lacey] My fans love Jordan.
The more I talk about him
on air
and post about him,
-the more they rally
around him.
-Really?
That has to help us somehow.
Right, Nicole?
-Yes, it could help.
-Okay.
But it could also backfire.
I mean, things could get ugly.
Look, you may be
the expert fixer,
but I know my fans.
They won't make any trouble.
Got it.
Can we go to the plan, please?
All righty, I was thinking
we start with a job fair.
Then do a massive
Christmas tree giveaway.
Then I'll set up a series
of interviews,
but they'll be
local interviews,
and no ambush
questions at all.
My assistant, Carla,
she's gonna take over
your social media.
I need everything streamlined.
Carefully curated with
the same exact message
Carefully curated with
the same exact message
that you, Jordan Daniels,
are an honest, hard-working
local hero
that absolutely has not
forgotten where he's
come from.
All I need to do
is to remind them
that that is the man
we all fell in love with.
Everything's going really well
in there, boss.
Everything's going really well
in there, boss.
Great.
Oh. Is that him?
I'm gonna take you higher
Ooh
I know that this
is completely unprofessional,
but that man can tackle me
anytime, anywhere.
Mmm-hmm.
[Nicole] You're late.
I'm five minutes early.
Yes, and in my book,
that's late.
-Won't happen again.
-Thank you.
-Won't happen again.
-Thank you.
This is Carla, my assistant.
Carla, meet Jordan Daniels.
-Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you, too.
-She's nice.
-[Nicole] Mmm-hmm. Very nice.
So, I posted
about this job fair
on all social media platforms.
-[Jordan] Okay.
-So, we have
a really good turnout.
What's this?
-[zipper whirrs]
-Who gets a new job
without a new suit?
Dualce designed, she's very
happy to donate clothing
for your job fair today.
for your job fair today.
Another client, I presume.
Yeah. And if I can clean up
that CEO's image
with that sweat shop
shenanigans hitting the fan,
then I can certainly
do the same for you.
You sure?
You said you trust me, right?
[clears throat]
Merry Christmas, everybody.
So, who's ready to find a job?
[all cheering and applauding]
Whoa!
Congratulations! Oh!
[all cheering and applauding]
Hey.
This was great.
Planning a job fair
to help people get jobs
when they're struggling
to pay bills,
and get money for their kids
for Christmas,
-that means a lot.
-Yeah?
-that means a lot.
-Yeah?
And you were awesome today.
You were.
Social media
is eating this up.
You know, you were right.
You're the best person
for the job.
I'm really good
at getting people
out of sticky situations.
That's my thing.
Yeah.
It's never boring. You know,
every single day is different.
Most days, I love my job.
What about today?
[cell phone vibrating]
I need to take this.
Oh, of course, yeah.
Take that.
I'm headed out anyway,
I gotta go meet Lacey.
-[cell phone vibrating]
-Okay.
Hey, babe.
No, I did not--
[imperceptible]
You always did clean up nice.
Well, Keith,
bespoke suits
are my superpower.
-[Nicole] Hey, guys!
-[gasps]
-[Keith] Nicole!
-Hi!
[Keith] Oh, my goodness,
what are you doing here?
-[Delvin] You look amazing!
-[kisses]
-Yeah.
-[Delvin] You haven't
changed a bit.
Well, if there's anyone
in here that's timeless,
Well, if there's anyone
in here that's timeless,
that is you, Keith,
and you, Delvin.
Yes, he is.
-[kisses]
-Aw!
I guess the love of a good man
has kept me young.
Well, love and hair color.
-Uh-oh.
-[Keith and Delvin chuckle]
So, what are you doing at
my brother's tuxedo fitting?
What, Jordan didn't
tell you?
Tell us what?
I work at Hilton Lincoln.
The crisis management firm
that was retained
to get Jordan's job back
and clean up his image.
[chuckling] Wait.
You're telling me
my little brother's ex,
his first love, is the person
in charge of fixing his life?
The universe got jokes!
Does Lacey know all this?
This is a messy mess
right here.
Don't do that.
Delvin, don't do that.
This is not messy mess.
No, no, no. It's not.
Because there is nothing
going on between
Jordan and I any more.
And I am a professional
and I'm hired to do a job.
Who are you trying
to convince? Us or yourself?
'Cause you can forget
about the two of us.
'Cause you can forget
about the two of us.
I've seen you for,
what, two seconds?
And I'm not buying it.
Well, I don't care who
you're trying to convince.
I always hoped you and my
brother would get
back together.
No, that's not happening.
He is my client.
And I'm just trying
to save his career.
[both] Uh-huh.
[sighs wearily] Besides...
hello, he's engaged.
Yeah, it's not 'cause
he wants to be.
-Oh!
-[gasps]
What do you mean,
"not because he wants to be"?
Don't look at me.
You poured the tea,
so you might as well spill it.
You poured the tea,
so you might as well spill it.
[scoffs]
Delvin!
[Delvin] Okay.
So?
So, Jordan never officially
proposed to Lacey.
On day, they went shopping.
She drags him into
a jewelry store,
and while she's trying on
engagement rings,
she goes live on social media.
Her fans started
posting congratulations
and it kinda just took off
from there.
and it kinda just took off
from there.
Then the show producer
sends out a press release
announcing the engagement.
She couldn't walk it back
because of "repercussions"
at work.
She claims she had nothing to
do with the release going out.
Yeah, and I can claim that
Michael B. Jordan said he'd
dump his girlfriend for me,
but that ain't
happening either.
When he told us
what really happened,
we told him he didn't have to
go through with it.
[Delvin] But he
wouldn't listen.
He claims they were already
heading in that direction,
but I like to
think that he would
have come to his senses
before proposing to her
if he had been left
to his own devices.
So, is there anyone special
in your life?
Actually, I...
I see it all over your face.
Don't let that woman jump
the broom with your man.
I'll be back.
Jordan.
Nicole.
What you doing here?
We need to talk.
Where's Lacey?
I don't know, she should be
here any minute.
-Something wrong?
-Yes.
I thought we agreed,
if you were not gonna
postpone this wedding,
then you would at least
cut down on some
of the posting.
-What are you--
-Look at this.
Hey, sweetie...
It's undermining everything
that we're working towards.
I don't think Lacey's
taking this seriously.
Taking what seriously?
Taking what seriously?
[Jordan] What's up, baby?
Taking what seriously?
Well, the, um...
[clears throat]
Remember when, um...
'Cause I... You had said...
Can I talk to Lacey
for a moment alone, please?
Yes.
Excuse me, I gotta finish
my alterations.
[Keith clears throat]
[whispering] Fight
for your man.
Oh. Hey, girl.
Hmm.
Lacey.
I need us to be
on the same page,
if I'm going to be
able to do my job.
-You're right. We do.
-Thank you.
And part of my job
is to promote my life
to my fans.
And that includes
my relationship with Jordan.
Even if that hurts
Jordan's career?
I would never do anything
to hurt Jordan.
I would never do anything
to hurt Jordan.
I'm trying to help him.
My producers would want Jordan
to participate in the filming
of our wedding plans.
Lacey,
that would throw fuel
on the fire
that is already engulfing
Jordan's career.
Nicole.
That is not your decision
to make.
[sighs wearily]
Now, excuse me.
I need to talk to my fiance.
Oh, my God.
Please change
all the passwords
to Jordan's
social media accounts.
I don't want him posting
anything without my approval.
Okay? He does not need to be
doing anything on his own.
And I know Lacey thinks
she's helping,
but I don't want her to go
on there and post something.
-You got it, boss.
-Thank you very much.
Hey.
Is everything okay?
[Christian] You tell me.
Please, no cameras.
Please stop filming.
No. Turn that off.
Who posted that?
Lacey was live streaming
at your meeting with Jordan.
Lacey was live streaming
at your meeting with Jordan.
Well, I didn't realize
she was live.
Mark Greene's group shared it.
And now
he's posted a response.
Mister All-American has hired
a new PR firm to help re-build
his image.
And when he's not trying
to spin the story around
his betrayal of Badger fans,
he's out shopping
for his lavish wedding.
- This guy is not
who you think he is.
- [Nicole sighs]
Follow the hashtag
CancelJordanDaniels.
[Christian] Jordan is not
trending well on social media.
I'm already getting calls
from the network.
You need to fix this.
[sighs in exasperation]
What?
[notifications chiming]
[sighs] Okay.
[Jordan] Heads up!
Come on, come on.
Oh, that's money!
Oh! It's a touchdown.
-Hustle back.
-Jordan.
Nicole, what you doing here?
This is amazing!
Hosting a football camp
for the kids.
Yeah.
This right here will play
so well on social media.
-I'm gonna call
some reporters.
-No, no, no. No press.
-I'm gonna call
some reporters.
-No, no, no. No press.
This is perfect
for your image.
Yeah, I get that. But I used
to do camps like this
all the time
when I had time.
This is not for social media.
It's important to me.
It's my way to keep
in touch with the community.
I get that. But see,
this story is what
they need to see.
This is genuine.
It is authentic.
It's real.
I get that,
but it's not about me.
It's about these kids.
Are you gonna stay there
with your hair all
prim and perfect,
or are you gonna
come get this work?
Oh, you don't want
none of this.
Okay, let's go.
-Go, go, go. [screams]
-Go, go, go.
[both laughing and exclaiming]
-[Jordan] You cheated.
You cheated.
-I caught the ball.
-You caught...
-It was down here.
-Restart. Redo.
-[Nicole laughs]
I wasn't ready.
My foot slipped.
-Ah!
-It's my jeans.
[chuckles] Hey, babe.
Say hi to my fans.
[chuckles] Thank you.
[continues chuckling]
Hey. Do we have a meeting?
I'm sorry. Carla didn't put
anything on my schedule.
I'm sorry. Carla didn't put
anything on my schedule.
[Christian] No.
But something in today's paper
made me think we should talk.
[sighs] Ah, yeah! I...
It's not what it
looks like, Christian.
But it's something.
Because the network
is concerned that there's
something going on between
the two of you
that could cloud
your judgement.
They want me to pull you
off the account.
-What? No, they can't do that.
I'm already--
-Relax!
I told them I wouldn't
pull you off the account,
I told them I wouldn't
pull you off the account,
-because you are
the best we have.
-Thank you.
But is there
something going on
between you and Jordan
I need to know about?
No. There is nothing going on
between Jordan and I.
But there is something
that you should know.
Jordan and I dated in college.
What?
I knew the two of you
went to Drake,
but why didn't you tell me?
-This is a conflict
of interest, Nicole.
-I know, I know.
Christian, I tried
to tell you, okay?
But by the time I had realized
that Jordan was a client
of ours,
But by the time I had realized
that Jordan was a client
of ours,
I didn't want you to take me
off the contract.
I didn't want you to think
I couldn't handle it.
I can, I have got this.
Okay? I promise.
In two weeks, I will get him
to sign a new contract,
then I am finished.
He can go off and marry Lacey.
I promise. Please.
[Christian] See that you do.
Because the board
is concerned as well.
Don't give them a reason
not to make you partner.
[sighs wearily]
Could this day get any worse?
Could this day get any worse?
I'm afraid it can.
Lacey Jones wants you
to meet her for lunch.
[sighs wearily]
-[Lacey] Hey.
-Hey.
Look,
we need to work together
to fix this situation
because of that photo
of you and Jordan.
Lacey, I completely agree.
Lacey, I completely agree.
There is absolutely nothing
going on between Jordan and I.
Jordan told me the same thing.
-He did?
-Yes.
But the reason why
I called you here
is because I have some ideas
I want to share.
I can be helpful.
Really? Okay. All right.
What do you mean?
Helping me
put that rumor of your
relationship with Jordan
to rest
will help me and your client.
[chuckles softly] Okay.
How do you propose we do that?
How do you propose we do that?
[Lacey] By coming to my
bridal shower, Friday.
We'll snap some pics together
for social media.
And everyone will see us
together as friends.
It's the smartest
and fastest way
to defuse the rumors.
Easy-peasy lemon-squeezy.
[chuckles scoffingly]
Must admit, your
plan is not a bad idea.
Lemon squeezy and all.
I mean, we do both want
what's best for Jordan. So...
I mean, we do both want
what's best for Jordan. So...
Yes, we do.
Here's your invitation.
Wait, aren't you eating lunch?
I would, but I have to shoot
an interview with Lizzo
in an hour.
Don't forget to bring
a gift. Toodles.
[chuckles]
Hey. Okay.
Hey. Okay.
Oh, yeah.
[phone camera clicks]
[notification chimes]
[laptop keys clacking]
[door closes]
-Hey, baby.
-Hey.
Greg, I can explain.
Something you wanna tell me
about this guy?
I knew Jordan in college.
We dated
for a few years.
All you told me about college
was that you were
in a relationship,
but it didn't work out
after graduation.
So, what happened?
Jordan went to the pros
and I went off to law school.
and I went off to law school.
But why didn't you tell me
all of this
when you found out your
ex-boyfriend was gonna be
your client?
I didn't want you
to get upset.
Not to mention,
it was such a long time ago.
I thought I could handle it.
It's just two weeks,
that's it.
And then Jordan is out
of our lives forever.
So, you still have feelings
for this guy or what?
You guys look pretty cozy
in this picture.
No, Greg. I do not have
feelings for Jordan.
He's my client.
That's it. I promise.
When I'm done clearing up
his situation,
you and I are
off on a vacation.
Just me and you.
Turks and Caicos.
Give us time to get out
of this rut we've been in.
Be that fun and spontaneous
couple that we used to be.
Well, look,
I know we haven't had much fun
with our schedules lately.
I miss being that couple, too.
-You do?
-Yeah.
Good. Then let me
finish this up.
Good. Then let me
finish this up.
Then it's just us, I promise.
No work.
No clients. No scandals.
No clothes.
Just me and you.
Still on the private jet.
[chuckling] Yes, baby.
You're gonna get
your private jet.
Come here.
We good?
Yeah. Come on.
Come here.
-Thank you, babe.
-Mmm-hmm.
-Thank you, babe.
-Mmm-hmm.
[indistinct chatter]
You better hope that frown
doesn't freeze on your face.
Mrs. Daniels!
It is so good to see you.
Oh, please, you're grown now,
you call me Viola.
Oh, please, you're grown now,
you call me Viola.
-[Nicole chuckles]
-How have you been?
I'm good.
I work here in Chicago now.
I know! Keith told me.
He said you're working to help
my son re-build his career.
-Mmm-hmm.
-I can't thank you enough.
Well, that's what I do.
I'm in crisis management,
so I fix problems.
Then tell me why my son
is going through with
this wedding
when we both know
he still loves you.
I have tried to talk him
out of it,
but he just won't listen.
Mama Viola, come take
some pics with me.
Mama Viola, come take
some pics with me.
[Viola scoffs]
[laughs]
[doorbell buzzes]
-Hey, Carla.
-Hey.
Come in.
Sorry to bother you,
but the venue contracts
for Jordan's next charity
event just came in.
So, I brought them over to you
for your signature.
So, I brought them over to you
for your signature.
Thank you. That was very kind.
But you did not
have to do that.
[man speaking
indistinctly on tv]
Oh, I'm sorry.
It looks like I'm interrupting
a romantic dinner.
[Greg laughs] Yeah!
That's what I'm talking about.
As you can hear, you're not
interrupting anything.
Victoria's Secret
is at it again.
[Nicole] What do you mean?
I'm getting married!
I'm getting married!
[Nicole] A bachelorette party?
Come on, Lacey!
You gotta be kidding me.
-[sighs]
-Looks like pictures
her friends
are posting in real time
are already starting to trend.
And they're tagging her
and Jordan.
Hey.
-One second.
-[door closes]
What you mean
you're not gonna make it?
I just finished my
exclusive interview
with John Legend.
But now, my producer wants me
to go to his concert
to get some
behind-the-scenes footage.
So I won't be
able to make it.
I'm sorry, babe.
No, it's cool. I understand.
Guess I'll see you tomorrow.
Love you, too.
What you doing here?
What you doing here?
Well, my boss chewed me out
over your fiance's antics.
I need to talk to both of you.
Well, actually--
Okay. Are we ready
to get started?
Um, no.
We're gonna have to
cancel tonight.
Lacey can't make it.
I'm sorry, but you really
need to practice.
You've missed
so many sessions.
You'll never be ready
for the wedding
if you don't practice.
You're right, but I don't
have a partner, so...
What about her?
Who, me?
No. No, I don't dance.
No. No, I don't dance.
I have two left feet.
[chuckling] That she does,
trust me.
Ooh.
You're here already
and he needs a partner.
Please.
Come on, Nicole.
Help a brother out.
And here we go.
And one, two, three.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
Guys, this is not
a death march.
Look into her eyes, Jordan.
[Nicole chuckles]
I bet you never thought
you'd be doing this again.
What? A wedding dance
with my ex? No.
This was not on my
Christmas bingo.
[chuckles]
Watch your posture, Jordan.
Hold her close.
This is the woman
you love. Remember?
[Jordan] I have to tell you,
your two left feet
got way better.
You haven't stomped
on my foot once yet.
You haven't stomped
on my foot once yet.
-Whatever.
-[Jordan laughs]
[cell phone ringing]
[instructor] I'm sorry,
I need to take this.
But keep dancing.
[mouths] Keep dancing.
Remember when I taught you
how to Chicago step?
And you came home with me
for dancing.
Yeah.
[Jordan] You still know
how to do it?
I think so.
No, you don't.
-Oh. Okay, hold on, wait.
Let me see.
-Let me see.
One, two, three.
[Nicole chuckles]
[Nicole chuckles]
Hey! Let me see that spin.
-I see you.
-[chuckles]
Look at Nikki,
with your bad feet.
-I see you.
-[Nicole] I remember
a little bit.
Yeah, this is nice,
us two working together again.
I'm just trying to do
my job, Jordan.
You know, this career,
I mean, this is not exactly
what I imagined for you.
-Really?
-Mmm.
-Really?
-Mmm.
Okay. So, what exactly
did you imagine for me?
-[chuckles]
-No, I'm just saying, like...
Your passion
for helping people,
I figured you'd be
like some
big-time civil rights attorney
or something.
Yeah, well,
I ended up going
the corporate route
to help my dad.
But I like to give back.
I do a lot of pro-bono work
for charities that I love.
-So...
-Look at that smile.
It makes you way happier
than helping guys like me
fix their image, huh?
fix their image, huh?
Well, the guys that
I normally help
usually have done something
wrong to get in trouble,
but you...
-Yeah.
-We both know that story.
-Yeah.
-[instructor] Keep
dancing, guys.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
Well, what about you, huh?
I mean, you always said that
once you retired
from the pros,
you're gonna go back
and help kids.
you're gonna go back
and help kids.
So no, you are
a TV star now.
I did not expect that.
[chuckles]
I guess both of our lives
kinda took a different turn.
Yeah, I guess they did, huh?
Yeah.
When was the last time
you went back to Drake
for homecoming?
Mmm, I haven't.
You haven't been back to Drake
for homecoming?
No.
You love your alma mater.
Why would you not go back?
Full transparency?
I was afraid that I might
run into you.
Full transparency?
[Nicole] Plead.
I only ever went back
hoping I'd run into you.
-[instructor] I am
so sorry about that.
-[Jordan clears throat]
So, how are we doing here?
I'm gonna leave.
[Jordan] Nicole.
We called this meeting
'cause with just one week
before Jordan's
contract expires,
we're getting concerned
that his favorables
aren't improving
quickly enough.
Also, the sanctions
against the college
could be announced any day.
Also, the sanctions
against the college
could be announced any day.
The social media bashing,
led mostly by Mark Greene,
continues to be a problem.
Nicole, can you run down where
we are with Jordan's plan?
Sure, Christian.
Dawn. Paxton.
The trajectory is right
on target.
Let's review what we've
accomplished this week.
First, we started with
a Christmas tree giveaway.
And it went great.
Followed that up with
a sports equipment donation
at Freeport Middle School.
The coach posted
that the gym flooded
The coach posted
that the gym flooded
and all the equipment
got destroyed,
and Jordan played Santa.
-Nice job, Nicole.
-[Nicole] Thank you.
We're seeing a lot
of positive posts go up.
And the negative posters
are backing down.
What's going on with your
meeting with the booster?
Trust me, I am taking
care of that.
[notification chimes]
I'm sorry.
What is it, Nicole?
Drake College is suspending
their partnership
with Jordan's
scholarship program.
with Jordan's
scholarship program.
But Jordan
started that program
to help neighborhood kids
get to college.
He'll be devastated.
Where are you going?
To make sure
that Drake College
does not kill
Jordan's scholarship.
So, the news is already
out on social media.
"Drake College
ends partnership
with Jordan Daniels
over booster scandal."
They can't do this.
This is about me.
This is not about them kids.
Jordan. The trustees at Drake
think that they're protecting
the school. Okay?
Jordan. The trustees at Drake
think that they're protecting
the school. Okay?
And the reputation
of the football program.
But what they're saying I did
has nothing to do
with the kids
that my foundation sponsors.
We're talking about tutors,
mentoring, scholarships.
Every year, we send
at least ten boys and girls
to Drake College.
This is bull, Nicole.
[sighs in exasperation]
Look, it might be time for us
to tell everybody the truth.
What? No.
No, I'm not doing that.
That we're not doing. No.
Listen, you should
not be taking the fall
for all of this.
Listen, you should
not be taking the fall
for all of this.
Pl-- Stop. Stop pacing.
Can you please
let me help you,
so that you do not lose
all of this you've worked
so hard for?
What about everything
you've worked hard for?
Did you paint this?
Yeah, I did.
[chuckles]
Jordan Daniels original. Okay.
Yeah, I did it about
five years ago.
I do one every year.
Give it to the foundation,
so they can auction it off
at the gala.
[Nicole] It's beautiful,
Jordan.
[Jordan] You still paint?
[Jordan] You still paint?
Who? Me? No.
No, I don't have time. I work.
You should.
You're so talented.
Remember that cute
young girl...
-[Nicole chuckles]
-...that thought the dumb jock
couldn't possibly know
anything about art?
Okay, I will admit, I thought
you were only taking
that class for an easy A.
Oh, okay. I was.
-I know you were.
-At first. At first.
-[Nicole chuckles]
-Coach thought
it was a good idea.
He was like, you know,
"It's a stress reliever,"
and I love to paint, so...
You took the class
to meet girls.
Stop playing with me.
I know, I know you. Stop.
Stop playing with me.
I know, I know you. Stop.
I did!
-[Nicole] I know you did.
-[Jordan] But it didn't work.
Every time I tried
to talk to you,
you wouldn't listen
to nothing I was saying.
You was all this,
"Jordan, please.
You're interrupting my work."
Wait a minute. I do not
sound like that. Stop.
-You sound exactly like that.
-Whatever. [chuckles]
You weren't taking
it seriously, just like now.
That's your thing.
-I wasn't.
-I know.
Until you told me
that if I wanted to be
an athlete and an artist,
I should be more like
Earnie Barnes
and less like a class clown.
Wait, I said that?
Wait, I said that?
Okay. Maybe, I...
-[chuckles] I did.
-Yes, you said that!
And you hurt my
little feelings, too.
And I went right back
to my dorm room and
I Iooked up Earnie Barnes.
Yeah. But you came
back the next day
and told me everything
about him.
-[Jordan] Yeah, you're right.
-Mmm-hmm.
And he was dope, too.
Pro football legend
and a great artist.
He painted the iconic
-Dynamite painting
from Good Times.
-Uh-uh.
Don't, don't do that.
Put your hands down.
-What's wrong with my...
-You might be...
No. Don't do that.
-What's wrong with my...
-You might be...
No. Don't do that.
You might be
a renaissance man,
but you have never been good
at impersonations.
Ever!
[both chuckle]
-[continues chuckling]
-Look at that smile.
[chuckles]
You always made me feel like
I could be more than
a football player.
I think you have your coach
to thank for that.
Nah.
I can thank him
for other things.
-And what's that?
-[Jordan] Well...
-And what's that?
-[Jordan] Well...
I could thank him
for making me take that class.
Where I met my first love.
Don't look away.
Nikki.
You really are the only person
that ever believed in me
off the field.
Jordan, you are engaged.
I know.
Um...
can I ask you a question?
Of course.
Anything.
Why are you with her?
I mean, I saw the video.
So I know you didn't
really propose.
We talked about
marriage a lot.
And although I wasn't ready,
And although I wasn't ready,
when her team dropped
the press release,
I didn't have the heart
to embarrass her
by telling everybody
I wasn't really happy.
[sighs] Of course, you didn't.
Okay. Well, then...
what about now?
What about now?
-[door closes]
-Baby.
Hi.
Came as soon
as I saw the news.
-Yeah.
-Are you okay?
-Yeah.
-They can't do this to you.
-Yeah.
-They can't do this to you.
No, I'm good. I'm good.
Me and Nicole
were just discussing
-how we're gonna
make it right.
-Yeah.
-How can you let
this happen, Nicole?
-Lacey. Lacey, listen to me.
Look, while this might be
a bit of a setback,
we can still turn it around.
I outlined my initiatives
with Paxton and Dawn.
So all I need to do now
is get Mark Greene
on our side.
Why would we wanna
involve him?
Because if we can turn
Mark Greene,
we turn an enemy
into an ally.
It's much more powerful
than just hashtag
and protestors going away.
How are we gonna do that?
By giving Mark Greene
something that he does
not yet know he needs.
What do you mean,
you're not coming?
I got a hundred people
coming for our holiday meal.
[call beeps disconnect]
Hi, Mr. Greene,
is everything okay?
No. No, it's not.
But what are y'all doing here?
But what are y'all doing here?
Well, Jordan and his family
wanted to come by
and volunteer
and donate some food,
so they brought some baskets.
Thanks, but my caterer
just cancelled last minute
'cause of some emergency.
I don't have anyone to cook
or serve this Christmas meal.
We haven't even started
setting up the dining hall
or decorating.
That sounds terrible.
My father started this shelter
over 40 years ago.
And we've never missed
one holiday meal.
Well, don't worry, you're not
gonna start this year.
Well, don't worry, you're not
gonna start this year.
I think I can help.
Give me a second.
Hey, guys.
[chuckles] Hi, Miss Viola.
Hey. What's up, Jordan?
So, Mister Greene
needs some help,
and I think this
is a great opportunity
to help out Jordan's image,
if you know what I mean.
Go over there.
So, I hear you need
some volunteers.
And I hear you need a cook.
And I heard you need
a decorator.
-I don't know what to say.
-[Jordan] You don't
got to say anything.
-I don't know what to say.
-[Jordan] You don't
got to say anything.
Just let me back you up
this time.
Just put us to work.
We normally have a lot
more people out.
Hey, Mark,
don't worry about that.
All right, we got you,
we're gonna make it work.
Just lead the way.
[sighs]
All right, let's go.
[Nicole] Hey, baby.
I'm over here
at Helping Hands,
off of 14th.
And we could clearly
use your help serving
some of this food,
so can you give me a call
or text me when you're
on your way?
All righty,
let's put these on.
-Here you go, Keith.
-Thank you.
-Here you go, Mrs. Daniels.
-Oh! Look at that.
-Here you go, Mrs. Daniels.
-Oh! Look at that.
And for you,
I have the small, Lacey.
All right. No, Carla,
take a better angle.
Oh, no, no.
Carla, no social media.
Jordan, that's the whole
reason why we're here.
I get that, Nikki,
but can we just help
them today, and not me?
Please.
-Okay. You're the boss.
-Thanks.
So, you ready to get
the kitchen up and running?
-[Jordan] You know it.
-Let's go.
[Jordan] Everybody, huddle up.
-Keith, I need you
on the collards.
-Got it.
I got the yams and the corn.
Mama, I'm gonna need you
on the mac and cheese
and those dumplings.
You got it, baby.
Oh, Nikki,
I need you to go to
Big JB's barbecue and order
everything they've got
on the menu.
Copy that, QB one.
Hey, what about me?
You and Carla help Delvin
with moving tables
or decorating or something.
[Keith chuckles]
[Joran] I need y'all
to move, people,
'cause we got about four hours
to create a Christmas miracle
-for a lot of hungry people.
-[Nicole] Mmm-hmm.
-for a lot of hungry people.
-[Nicole] Mmm-hmm.
All right, teamwork
makes the dream work.
-Let's get these
hands in here.
-[Nicole] All right.
One, two, three.
[all] Teamwork!
-All right. Oh.
-Whoo!
-Shoot.
-[cell phone keys clacking]
[line ringing]
Crystal. Yes.
All righty.
So, what do you think?
I can't believe
you did all this.
[Nicole] Yeah, well,
go ahead, check it out.
[Mark chuckling] Where did
all these presents come from?
Man, nobody should spend
Christmas without presents,
so had my assistant
do some shopping.
Man, I can't believe
you did all this for me.
Don't worry about it.
-After all I've--
-[Jordan] Hey, hey, listen.
I know how important
Drake College is to you
and the football team,
so I just want you to know how
important it is to me, too.
You know?
Why would you help me now?
[Jordan] Man, I grew up
in a neighborhood
just like this.
So, I know how important
shelters are and what
they mean to people.
And here I thought you forgot
where you came from.
And here I thought you forgot
where you came from.
Man, places like this kept me
and my brother
off the streets.
That's the only reason
why I am where I am today.
I've never forgotten that.
I don't know what I would have
done today without you
or your family.
Hey, you won't
ever have to.
-[chuckles softly]
-All right, looks like
it's time to let 'em in, guys.
Hit it, DJ.
-[chuckles]
-[Christmas music
playing on speakers]
Come on in.
Merry Christmas.
Happy holidays.
Come on in. Come on in.
Come on in. Come on in.
Hi, Merry Christmas.
-[Mark] It's a lot of people.
-[Nicole] It's a lot
of people.
-You did it.
-We did it.
You know, this never
would have been possible
if you hadn't suggested
we come here, right?
Thanks for everything, Nicole.
Thanks for everything, Nicole.
You're welcome.
Still cocky, I see.
I am not cocky, but I'm right.
-[Jordan] Oh, yeah.
-[Nicole] Mmm-hmm.
-Am I?
-Good job.
It's good to see you two
work so well together.
Hope I... [exhales uneasily]
-[Jordan] Whoa,
whoa, whoa, Mama!
-[Nicole] Mrs. Daniels!
Mama!
-Mama!
-Carla! Call the paramedics.
Mrs. Daniels.
Mama!
[phone ringing]
Is she okay?
Yeah, she forgot to take
her blood pressure medication,
so she fainted.
They just wanna keep her
overnight to monitor.
I'm so glad your mom's okay.
-Yeah, she'll be all right.
-I was so worried.
I know.
[Keith] Hey, Jordan.
The doc wants to review
mom's medications with us.
All right. Coming back, guys.
Ah, thank goodness
she's okay.
I know what you're
trying to do.
I'm sorry, what do you mean?
I know you want him back.
Lacey, I am just doing my job.
[Lacey] I see the way
you look at him.
But it's not gonna work.
There's nothing going on
between Jordan and I.
If that's true, I guess
you won't be
seeing him anymore, right?
What's that supposed to mean?
Well, this was the last event
in your plan.
So now your work here
is done.
Stay away from my man.
Stay away from my man.
-Greg!
-[Greg gasps]
-Greg!
-[Greg gasps]
Hey, babe.
I didn't hear you come in.
Did you not get my messages
about meeting me
at the shelter today?
Oh. Yeah, I meant to call you.
You meant to call me?
I needed you today, Greg.
I'm sorry, I couldn't make it.
I don't know what it is,
but you cannot figure out
how to put me first.
Babe, I knew
you would figure it out.
You always do.
Okay, tell me.
What was so important
you couldn't make it?
Well, Rick and some
of the other guys
from the office came over
from the office came over
and we were watching
football all day.
Football?
I couldn't just up
and leave them here
after inviting them over.
Would it have killed you
to skip the games for one day?
Huh?
Hell! You could have
brought them with you.
I needed all the help
I could get.
Greg, you have to start
to put me first.
For what? To help Jordan?
I know it's your actual job
to help him re-build
his career,
I know it's your actual job
to help him re-build
his career,
but he ain't nothing
but a greedy player
who got caught with his hand
in the cookie jar.
I'm surprised
you didn't see him
for who he really was
in college.
Jordan Daniels deserves
whatever happens to him.
-So, that's what you
think about him?
-Yes!
That he's just
a greedy athlete
that's out here buying
flashy cars and jewelry?
Damn straight. That booster
said he took the money.
Jordan did take that money.
-Okay.
-He took the money for me.
What are you talking about?
My senior year of college,
my dad got laid off from work.
He could barely pay his bills,
let alone pay my tuition.
All of a sudden,
I have a very hefty bill,
no student loans.
And if I didn't pay it,
then I would be forced
to withdraw from school.
Jordan knew that.
So, he took the money
from a booster,
gave it to me,
so I could pay my final bill
and graduate from college.
-You've got to be kidding me.
-No, I'm not kidding you.
And when Jordan got an agent,
And when Jordan got an agent,
he knew what happened.
And said if anyone
ever found out,
Jordan would be in trouble.
He advised that we
didn't date anymore,
and Jordan didn't
want that to happen.
But I knew
that if it got out,
Jordan's entire career
would be over.
So I broke it off with him
right before graduation.
I can't believe this, Nicole.
Yeah, well, believe it.
The man that
you're bashing, Greg,
was willing to
give up everything
was willing to
give up everything
for me.
And I can't even get you
to get off a couch.
How could you
keep this from me?
And how do you know you're not
gonna get dragged into
this drama now?
And then what?
My clients aren't gonna be
happy to see my girlfriend
connected to this scandal.
All you're worried about
are your clients.
Come on.
That's all you hear,
the clients.
I told you all of that,
and that's all you're
worried about?
Nicole.
-Come on.
-You know what, Greg?
I can't do this.
I can't do this.
Do what?
For a long time,
you and I have looked
really good on paper.
Let's face it,
we are a pair of perfectly
matched resumes.
But that's it.
It's time.
Time to pop the champagne!
Champagne? Christian,
it is ten o'clock
in the morning.
I have told you
a million times,
if you're gonna drink
in the morning,
you have to at least mix it
with orange juice.
Well, since it's 6 p.m.
in London,
and that's where you're meant
to be going...
What are you talking about?
Cheers to you, partner.
[gasps]
Paxton and Dawn called
right after they saw
this video Mark just posted.
this video Mark just posted.
They're sending over Jordan's
new contract.
I want to apologize
to Jordan Daniels
and his entire family.
Today, I had a chance
to see who he really is.
I'm calling off the protests.
I'm encouraging all of you
to reach out to Sports Live
to reinstate Jordan,
and for Drake College
to continue their partnership
with his foundation.
Regardless of what he may
have done in the past,
Jordan is a good man
with a big heart.
Wow.
Nice.
You know, at first,
I couldn't believe you didn't
post anything on social media.
You know, at first,
I couldn't believe you didn't
post anything on social media.
But then I got it.
You knew that Mark would see
the act as more authentic
if there wasn't
any media attention.
That's brilliant,
Nicole. [chuckles]
It's just the kind of
maneuvering we need in London.
You know me,
I was ready to pull out
all my social media stops.
But he didn't want press.
No coverage.
What are you doing?
Resignation?
But the board
just made you partner.
You're going to head
the London office.
At that shelter,
Jordan just wanted
to do the right thing.
And I think it's time
I do the same.
Christian, I have not been
completely honest with you.
I know I told you about Jordan
and I, but it was not
the whole truth.
I know I told you about Jordan
and I, but it was not
the whole truth.
Sit.
Why are we back here again?
We don't have to serve
any more meals. Do we?
No, we don't, Lacey.
I just have some equipment
I gotta drop off to Mark.
He got a ton of children
in there and I think they
deserve some good equipment.
He got a ton of children
in there and I think they
deserve some good equipment.
You know, I'm gonna be
spending a lot more time
here, all right?
-Hey, man!
What are you doing here?
-Got something for you.
When we were here,
you said the kids would use
some pretty beat-up,
old equipment,
so I figured I'd get 'em
some new gear.
-Oh, man, but you've done
so much already.
-[Jordan chuckles]
-Oh, man, but you've done
so much already.
-[Jordan chuckles]
[Mark] But the kids
are gonna love this.
I was thinking
I'd like to come
spend some time with the kids.
You know, set up a full-time
football clinic.
Art camp.
You know, man,
when you took my starting spot
in college and went pro,
I hated you.
-I thought you were
living my life.
-Wow.
And when that
booster story came out...
I thought it was my chance
to get revenge.
How did you know
I took the money?
That same booster told me
back in college
That same booster told me
back in college
when he tried to give me money
and I turned him down.
All right.
Thought about
turning you in, but...
I knew it would be my word
against the superstar athlete.
Mark, there's some things
you gotta know about
why I took that money.
Doesn't even matter, man.
All that matters now
is who you are.
Now.
I was wrong.
I'm sorry.
It's all love.
[both chuckle]
Y'all enjoy, man.
Give my best to the kids.
You know, you're not gonna
have any more time
to spend here,
now that you're gonna be
back on TV.
You need to focus
on what really matters.
You need to focus
on what really matters.
You know, you're right.
We need to talk.
Ugh.
Look under here,
what do we have?
[notification chimes]
Hello, loves,
I've got some news.
I've called off my engagement.
I'll always love Jordan,
but he and I are just
meant to be friends.
And he couldn't be
any happier for me
because, drum roll,
I'm headed to LA to star
in a new reality show.
Deets coming soon.
Smooches. [kisses]
As we head
into the post season,
all eyes will be
on San Francisco and Dallas,
and, of course,
the difference makers for both
will be their quarterbacks.
Let's take a look at their
strengths and weaknesses.
Now, before we close out
this Christmas episode,
let's take a look at
the Sports Ranker app
and see what's trending
right now in the world
of sports.
Looks like I'm trending again.
The only reason
you're trending is because
there's a video of Nicole
that's trending.
She's telling the whole world
that she's the one
that took the money
from the booster and not you.
We're running it now.
[Nicole] I have spent
my entire career
keeping secrets for some
of the most powerful people.
And now, it is time for me
to come clean about
a secret of my own.
15 years ago,
I took money from a booster
to pay my college tuition.
to pay my college tuition.
Jordan Daniels took that money
to help me.
I apologize for any harm
my actions may have caused,
and I take
full responsibility.
I am so very sorry.
Um...
That's all the time
we have for today.
That's all the time
we have for today.
I'm Jordan Daniels.
Thanks for watching.
-Where is she?
-I'll text it to you. Just go.
[both chuckle]
Jordan?
What are you doing here?
Carla told me.
But what about Lacey?
I mean, I saw
the video, but--
Lacey will be fine.
My agent set her up with some
producers in LA.
She's gonna get her
own show, so...
That's all she ever
wanted anyway.
Nikki, when I first saw you
in that conference room...
I knew that I still loved you.
I mean, I tried
my hardest to
get my feelings
to go away, but...
that didn't work.
And there you were,
helping me get my life back.
And that's when I realized
that you are my life, Nikki.
Jordan, I have missed you
so much.
And I've tried to hide
my feelings for you, but...
And I've tried to hide
my feelings for you, but...
I can't.
You don't have to.
'Cause I don't wanna spend
another day
without you, Nicole.
I don't wanna spend
another day
without you, Jordan.
Wait, what are you doing?
You didn't think I was gonna
let Christmas go by
without getting you
a present, did you?
without getting you
a present, did you?
Jordan, you did not
have to buy me a gift.
Shh.
[gasps]
After all these years,
you saved the ring?
Of course, I did.
We can call it
our second-chance ring.
[Nicole] I like that.
It's a fresh start.
Yeah.
For both of us.
I love you, Nicole.
I love you, Jordan.
[both] Merry Christmas.
[both chuckle]