Win or Lose (2025) s01e04 Episode Script

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(BEEPING)
(MUSIC PLAYING)
(SINGING) Ooh! Uh-ooh-ooh
Work it, work it
Aye!
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(CHUCKLES)
-How are the kids, Josh?
-They're great.
-Thanks for asking.
-You know I care.
-Thanks, Van!
-Ooh! (CHUCKLES)
Guess what?
It's Rochelle's playoff game today!
Aye!
(HUMMING)
Work it, work it
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
-BOSS: Vanessa. Vanessa.
-(HUMMING)
Ah!
BOSS: Vanessa. Vanessa!
Huh? Were you callin' me?
Good morning. (CHUCKLES)
I need you to stay late today.
Nancy says she's sick.
Oh. She's "sick of me."
Probably just autocorrect.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
BOSS: No phone calls.
-It's daycare. I need to take this.
-Don't care.
-Hang on. It's gonna be quick.
-No.
-No. No!
-I gotta take it.
-Hello? He what?
-(SIGHS)
-Is he okay? Is my Zane okay?
-(GROANS)
-I am on my way.
-Vanessa.
I'll be right back.
Unfortunately, if you leave,
I'm gonna have to let you go.
Please. I'm sure we can work this out.
Nope.
Fine. My baby needs me.
Blame my kid? Really?
Zane is full of life. Ow.
He has a wonderful spirit. Ow.
And if he did pick up any bad habits,
what about second chances?
(ZANE CRYING HYSTERICALLY)
Please, Zane, that's enough.
-(DINGS)
-(EXHALES)
Hey, friends.
It's one of those lovely days
where everything goes absolutely wrong.
WOMAN 1: We understand, Vanessa.
MAN 1: One step at a time.
-Thanks. You're always there for me.
-MAN 2: Absolutely.
WOMAN 2: We've all been there.
(SIGHS)
"So proud of you, Roshie. Love, Mom."
BOY: Get away from me! It burns! Stop!
It's like everyone makes it look so easy.
Sometimes I feel like
I'm barely hanging Ow. Buddy. Please.
Deja. Deja.
whose kid this is.
Somebody need to come get their kid.
(LAUGHS) I'm just kidding. I love him.
He's my kid. I love him. I do.
Gracias a Dios,
my Roshie is on the right track.
ROCHELLE: All right! One down, two to go.
Watch third, then go one.
Let's shut it down.
Lucky number! Go, Roshie!
Best catcher in the whole state.
And did I mention, mom brag,
she's an honor roll student.
-Check the bumper sticker.
-Sit down.
Vanessa, every week, it's the same.
-Oh, no, he didn't.
-She's a mediocre catcher at
-(MUFFLED SPEAKING)
-FRANK: Whoa, whoa, whoa, Out!
-And that's game!
-Ah! Go, Roshie!
That's my baby! Did you see it? Woo-hoo!
(LAUGHS)
COACH: Parents, huddle up. Parents on me.
That means all parents.
-BOSS: So, we're gonna have to let you go.
-Please. I'm sorry for leaving.
I'll make up the hours,
-it was just an emergency. I
-BOSS: You're fired.
(LINE DISCONNECTS)
-No.
-Hey, Ma!
-Congrats on the championship, baby.
-Thanks, Mom.
-Here's the game ball.
-Aw!
-Mija.
-If you want it. It's whatever, though.
-Will you sign it for me?
-Mom!
How was work?
-Never better. Say, "Winners!" (CHUCKLES)
-(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)
(ALARM BUZZING, ROOSTER CROWING)
(SIGHS)
(ALARM BUZZING)
-Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey!
-Good morning, friends.
-(SNORING)
-(DIGITAL BEEPS)
-Rise and shine! Come on, girl!
-Get up.
-MAN: Let's go!
-Just gotta get up and face the day.
(SIGHS)
(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING)
And let me tell ya,
it's going to be a day.
WOMAN: You are invincible, queen!
Bye, sweetie! Make good choices! Ow.
Nice friends, no drugs! (CHUCKLES)
MAN: Mmm. Sorry, yeah. You know,
our hours just aren't that flexible.
Be kind to Bear. Bear has feelings.
Just like Momma fingers.
-(GROWLING)
-(GASPS)
I'm goin' out.
Keep an eye on Zane. Te quiero.
I just want my babies to have it
better than I did.
I'll do whatever it takes.
Welcome to Van's van! Beep-beep!
What's up with you?
That's from my baby.
She's a softball player.
She's the best catcher in the state.
-Softball champ (WHISPERS) Sorry.
-(SNORING)
And if they give me lemons
then I'm making lemonade
I'm feeling myself
Baby (COOS)
Look, you're amazing,
-but we need someone who's committed.
-Let's go! Mommy!
(MOANING)
(GROWLING)
I gotta run some errands.
So proud of you. But enough studying.
Go to bed.
(ENGINE STARTING)
-WOMAN: Rise and shine.
-Morning, friends. Another day to slay.
And I do mommy workout streams
twice a week,
so I've definitely gotten in
my 10,000 hours, okay?
So, uh, how flexible are you? (CHUCKLES)
-(GROWLS)
-Ah! Mommy!
I was born to win
You could see it on my face
Looking like a 10
And I don't care what they say
I'm feeling myself
Yes! That's it, buddy.
-(LAUGHING)
-(WHIRRING)
WOMAN: And over here is our gym.
-We offer free classes to all employees.
-Girl!
WOMAN: And for the PR department,
we have flexible hours.
-Girl!
-WOMAN: And an on-site daycare.
-Girl!
-You're a perfect fit for the Hiveline!
Knock down doors! (GRUNTS)
Break those glass ceilings! Hi-ya!
Don't hold back! (GRUNTING)
(PHONE VIBRATING)
-Hello?
-Hello, this is Mr. Brown
with Peak's Valley Middle School.
Oh, did Rochelle win another award?
(CHUCKLES)
You know, some people say
it's the raw genius she gets from me,
-but nope! It's work ethic.
-FRANK: I wanted to speak
-because Rochelle cheated on a test.
-Huh?
Rochelle, your daughter,
cheated on a test.
My Rochelle? Oh, no.
I'll call you back.
-Rochelle Kiana.
-Yeah, Mom?
Your teacher says you cheated on a test.
-Is this true?
-Chealer.
No. I
You can tell me if you messed up.
-I'd rather you be honest.
-Messed up (GROANS)
What happened was, I was helping a kid.
-Mmm-hmm. Go on.
-I was just caught in the crossfire.
There was a note being passed,
and I shouldn't have.
But this kid asked me to pass it.
Okay. I understand
and appreciate you being honest.
(SIGHS) Because I did not raise a cheater.
(CHUCKLES)
And therefore, this is not proof
that Rochelle had intent to cheat.
Only that she was in the wrong place
at the wrong time.
You don't wanna regret
making the wrong call here. Do you?
I've made a big mistake, haven't I?
Mmm-hmm.
As I suspected. I rest my case.
I don't raise liars, Frank.
Bam! Got that sorted out.
High-five, Zane.
-Ooh!
-(GIGGLES)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
(SINISTER MUSIC PLAYING)
Huh?
Oh, Vanessa, that's so sweet of you
to finally show up. Cookie?
-Cookie?
-The PTA meeting.
Bless your heart. Oh, it must be so hard
for you to get away.
I don't know how you do it.
If I had to raise one of these guys alone,
-I would just be a wreck!
-Oh, my gosh.
-Nah. My Roshie makes it easy.
-Hmm.
She's at home, burnin' the midnight oil
on some homework.
Home? Without supervision?
Even with two sets of eyes,
you can't be too careful.
I monitor all of my daughter's accounts.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
All right, listen up! First off, I would
never violate my daughter's privacy.
I've raised her to be strong, smart,
beautiful, hilarious and capable!
I trust my daughter 100%.
(STRAINED) You can feel the lies.
Feel 'em.
Bye. (GRUNTS)
(GASPS)
(MUSIC PLAYING OVER RADIO)
Good morning! I made your favorite.
Mickey Mouse pancakes.
No! No, no, no!
Yeah. Uh-huh. Yeah. That sounds great.
So, that cheating thing was nuts.
You know? The cheating on the test
that you didn't do?
I mean, what a crazy thing, right?
So crazy!
When you think about it, it's hilarious
that anyone would even think
you'd do something like that.
-ROCHELLE: Yeah. Yeah.
-(CACKLES) It's crazy. It's hilarious!
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
(SIGHS WEARILY)
(PHONE VIBRATING)
(PHONE VIBRATING)
Mom?
Uh, never mind.
(SIGHS)
(GASPS)
-Zane! Bad boy. No.
-(ZANE COOING)
-(GIGGLES)
-(VIBRATES)
-(COOS)
-Zane!
Hey, yo, dude. Thanks for the help.
That could mean anything.
-Cheating. Next time, don't get caught.
-(GASPS)
Oh, no.
This boy forced her to cheat!
He's the one corrupting her.
-Bye, Mom! See you at the game tonight!
-(GASPS)
Okay.
-(BABBLES)
-We're gonna get to the bottom of this.
"Oh, hey, Tom. It's me, Rochelle.
Want to meet up? Hang out?"
(DIGITAL BEEPS)
There's the scoundrel.
ZANE: Scouwol!
OMG, it's a man-child. He's huge.
Oh, hey, Tom!
You want a ride?
Uh, no, thanks, ma'am.
I'm waiting for Rochelle.
(LAUGHS) It's okay.
I'm Rochelle's mom. Get in.
-(CHUCKLES) I love kids.
-(GROWLS)
Okay, Tom. What are you involved in?
I know you're corrupting my baby.
What? No. I just met him.
I don't even know its name.
Not him, my Roshie. Rochelle!
-Oh! I am? Oh, no.
-Don't play dumb, Thomas!
-I know you've been texting Rochelle.
-Oh, yeah.
We're super close. I mean, I think we are?
Not in that way, though, Miss Van.
I assure you.
Unless she's said otherwise.
Stop trying to change the subject, mister.
Did you or did you not tell her to cheat?
Uh I mean, I think we're close.
-This is us last week at the bonfire.
-(GASPS)
-I didn't see that on her profile.
-Oh.
That's probably, like, a burner account.
If you hit the profile pic right there
Yep. This is definitely a burner.
Why do you say that?
It looks normal to me.
I love my mom. #best mom.
Heart emoji. #things I
(GASPS) Where does that go?
Work it, work it
Twerking! Twerking!
-She sent that to someone?
-Yeah. This is totally her real profile.
Essays, math homework,
book report, cheating. Ha! No problem.
Money, money, money, money, money!
I'll do anything for money!
(CACKLES)
TOM: Oh, wow,
she's got a lot of fake accounts.
-(GASPS) The shoes I bought you?
-BADBOY2023: How much do you want?
-Two hundred.
-Deal.
-If you can deliver it this Saturday.
-Deal.
What is this? Ay!
What is she involved in?
She's meeting
this Internet rando in person?
-Milk! Yay!
-That's right, Zane.
Your sister's gonna end up
on a milk carton.
I have no idea where she is,
where they are meeting,
and I can't call her
because I took her phone!
Um, anyways,
thanks for the ride, Miss Van.
Uh, even though we didn't
really drive anywhere.
Um, I wish you were my mom.
(SIGHS)
(DIGITAL BEEPS)
-Friends, I need your help.
-Yes.
-I need to find my Roshie. ASAP.
-Totally.
All I know
is she's with this "Badboy2023."
-Oh, We are here for you.
-I will see what I can find out.
What else is on here?
MAN 1: Badboy2023
is a high schooler named
ALL: Brian Dyson.
-High school?
-MAN 2: He hasn't taken the SAT yet.
WOMAN: I found her! She's right here!
MAN 3: She's at a party!
ALL: And here's the location!
I'm coming, mija.
(TIRES SCREECH)
-Oh!
-(CAR HONKS)
(PANTING)
(MUSIC THUMPING)
-A party?
-ZANE: Party, party.
-(SHUSHES)
-Party (SIGHS SOFTLY)
(GASPS)
Ah!
(GASPS) Mayhem!
Five feet apart!
Sugar is poison!
Put back in your retainer!
-Rochelle!
-Hey. Ooh. (GRUNTS) Mmm. Yeah.
-Yeah.
-Ugh. Learn how to dance.
Rochelle! Rochelle! Where are you?
BOY: I can't see!
Rochelle? Donde estas, baby?
-Rochelle!
-Oh, Rachel? I think she's upstairs.
(GASPS)
Nope! Rochelle Kiana Rodriguez!
If you are in this house,
you better get your butt down here!
-Five feet apart! Kiss with your minds!
-(ALL GRUNTING)
(PANTING)
Closed door?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
(SCREAMING)
(GULPS)
Answer the call of the unknown. (BURPS)
(CHUCKLES) Sorry.
I get that. I get that. Listen,
real empathy encompasses
a spectrum of interpersonal phenomena.
-And you, like, deserve better.
-Hey. Hey. Hey!
Have any of you girls seen my daughter?
She has big braids,
she's a little younger than you all.
-How old are you anyway?
-How old are you, Miss 20 Questions?
Well, I'm 30.
Because today is my birthday.
Thank you very much.
(SCREAMS) Happy birthday, girl!
(GAGS) Does this have real cheese?
You know, I'm lactose intolerant.
-What am I doing?
-(SIGHS)
What am I doing?
I got one kid who's got
an insatiable taste for human flesh,
and the other one
who's running a little cheating empire.
I thought Rochelle was the one thing
in my life I was doing right.
But now, she's lying to me?
(SIGHS) I I just
I don't want her to end up like me.
I mean, like, you're here.
My mom doesn't even care where I am.
So, like, maybe you're a good mom.
-Yeah. Yeah, we saw her.
-Yes! Yes!
-So cute.
-Okay, you saw Rochelle.
Where did she go, girl? Where is she?
-She left the party. Yeah.
-Oh, thank goodness.
She's probably headed
to the game right now.
Yeah. She left with some guy.
-(OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING)
-That is enough!
-Out of my way!
-(ALL SCREAMING)
Escuchenme!
You all need to go home,
or I'm gonna call your parents!
-I'm a ward of the state.
-(PHONE VIBRATING)
-Roshie!
-Yoink!
-Hey!
-(ALL CHEERING)
I got it! Catch!
Hey, got the phone.
Hey! Over here!
Can you get it?
Gotta be quicker than that.
Mom!
(ALL CHEERING)
Shake your body, you body,
your body
Shake your body
Shake your body
-(ALL GROANING)
-(PANTING)
(GRUNTS)
Hello? Hello? Roshie?
(TIRES SCREECH)
(THUDS)
VAN: So, we need to talk.
May not be how we designed it
Sometimes that's just how it goes
These days are bright and we get blinded
And you know clouds can block the stars
that shine the most
So even if the lights go black
And all of the walls collapse
Ain't leaving here without you
'Cause I ain't good without you
No matter if the floorboards shake
And every single window breaks
I carry the keys with me wherever I go
Your heart is my home
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
Oh, oh, oh
I'll never let you go
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
Ain't leaving here without you
'Cause I ain't good without you
Ain't leaving here without you
'Cause I ain't good without you
I'm feeling myself
Don't need no help
Ah, ah, I ain't compromising
I was born to win
You could see it on my face
Looking like a ten
and I don't care what they say
I'm feeling myself
Feeling