All American (2018) s08e03 Episode Script

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Kingston Jeremy.
Kingston Jeremy, a quick question.
Not right now. Sorry.
Principal London was just alluding
to a big announcement about
Beverley's football program
coming after today's festivities.
Any comment from the star QB?
- KJ: Not now.
- LONDON: Whoa. Hey.
You're being rude, son.
You really want to talk to
me about manners right now?
I got your comment.
Integrity. Yeah. It's
on the school crest.
It's allegedly one of the pillars
that Beverley stands on.
It's something that my dad has instilled
into every single one of his players.
And it's something that this man
knows absolutely nothing about.
[SOUND OF AUDIO PLAYING BACKWARDS]
SINGER: I'm doin' alright ♪
Yeah, I'm doin' alright ♪
Impressive, babe.
On the plate on the first try.
Mm-hmm. It's the elite athlete in me.
You know, all it takes,
babe, is practice and more
[THUD]
More practice?
You didn't let me finish.
All it takes is practice
- and preparation.
- Ohh.
Here we go.
You know, there's nothing hotter
than a husband who cooks breakfast.
And I intend to get in
all my hot husband cooking
before you leave for Elle's
European tour in a couple weeks.
You know, I was thinking,
you know what would
make this even hotter?
I tried cooking with no clothes on.
Bacon grease is dangerous.
Jordan, not that.
Think less you cooking breakfast
and more room service
delivering breakfast for us.
I'm not following.
Come to Europe with me.
Look, I know it's six weeks,
but technically, you'll
be on summer vacay,
so Coach Bobby can spare you, right?
And, plus, maybe it'll give us a chance
to slip away for a long weekend
and finally get a proper honeymoon.
OK, I've had my eye on
this cute Scottish castle.
Perfect for a romantic weekend.
I'm sorry. A castle?
Mm-hmm.
A castle where I get to literally be
your knight in shining armor?
Oh, baby, I am so in.
- Yeah?
- Come here. Yeah.
From now on, call me Sir
Jordan Duke of Bever
OK. Don't don't ruin it.
[CELL PHONE CHIMES]
Oh, I got my meeting
with Principal London.
But I am loving this energy.
So, what do you say when I get back,
we do more of this
Mm-hmm.
and plan our perfect honeymoon.
- OK.
- I love you.
- I love you, too.
- OK. Mm.
Enjoy.
Hey, Amina, Coop, we got breakfast.
Get it while the getting is still hot.
Amina? Coop?
"Spending my last day
carefree in Ojai with Breonna.
Be back later! Don't wait up. Coop."
Huh.
Baby girl,
breakfast is ready
No one tells me nothing no more.
Where the hell is my cell phone?
[SIGHS]
OK, first of all, I want
to assure you that I have
everything under control.
KJ: Look, when I told you I was
going to soak after my workout,
that didn't really mean
you could just barge in.
Well, I told you it was an emergency.
- What did you think I'd do?
- [RINGTONE]
OK, so remember how I told
you last night that I got
suspended from Dinsberg?
Yeah.
Well, things are going
from bad to worse.
They scheduled a call with my dad
to discuss the
investigation and suspension.
A call as in ?
As in right now.
I need you to pretend to be
him so he doesn't find out.
Oh, no, no. No way.
That is a terrible move.
I'll figure out the right moves after.
Please. I need help.
OK, OK.
Uh, hey. Uh
what's up?
Um [CLEARS THROAT]
Sorry. Uh, hello. Yes.
Good good morning.
Yeah. Yeah, this is Mr. Preach.
Uh, Mr. Simms. What's good?
Oh, my God.
Uh, yes. Yes, my daughter has
filled me in on all that, fo' sho'
Wait, wait. Expulsion?
No. No, no, no, no. [CLEARS THROAT]
She told me about that
because we have great
communication skills.
Yes, we'll we'll
be in touch. Thank you.
Amina, expulsion?
That's a hell of a lot
different than suspension.
Technically, I didn't
break any school rules.
Technically, they're about
to boot your ass off campus permanently.
Be real with me.
Look, I did the right thing,
and I would do it again.
But that's what's so frustrating
about this whole thing and
how it became such a mess.
Hey, wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait.
I get it. Look, you're right
for standing on your convictions,
but it has gotten way too
big for you to handle alone.
Before I tell my dad,
I have a plan that'll show him
I'm not throwing my life away.
I need to prove to him that Ivy Leagues
are still in my future,
land a job so I can earn a living,
and maybe even pay back
my Dinsberg tuition.
[INHALES AND EXHALES DEEPLY]
Um um once I get my plan together,
I'll tell my dad, and we'll be good.
I'm sure of it.
Yeah. Yeah. The sooner, the better.
[KEY READER BEEPS]
Yo, What's up, Dad?
KJ. Hey, I thought you
were gonna stay at school
after your workout.
Yeah, I was, but I left my textbook.
- Oh. Yeah.
- Why? What's the big deal?
What? [CLEARS THROAT]
[CLEARS THROAT]
Hi, Mom.
I'm guessing you took an
earlier flight from Oakland.
Hi!
- Hey.
- Hi.
Hi, son. [LAUGHS]
KJ: So, um, was you arriving earlier
a surprise for me or for Pops?
- AVA: I
- CASSIUS: Uh
AVA: am here early to, um
Help out with the showcase.
- AVA: Yes.
- CASSIUS: Yeah.
Some early morning showcase planning.
[LAUGHS]
Oh. Oh, stop.
I don't I don't even want to know
what I almost walked into.
- CASSIUS: KJ, Wait. Come on.
- KJ: Nope.
I'm taking my book,
and I am backing away.
And you guys can keep doing
- whatever you were doing.
- Oh, no. [LAUGHS]
Jordan.
Thanks for meeting me here.
Looks good, right?
Yeah. He does. You know, my dad
really loved this place.
And he'd love what you're doing
with this football rivalry showcase.
Classic Baker move.
Well, you know,
Coach Jeremy is doing
all the heavy lifting.
I'm just helping out where I can.
Like, convincing me to hold it here.
It was your excitement and
vision that sealed the deal.
You're a natural leader, Jordan.
I appreciate the ego
boost, Principal London,
but why am I here?
I know we've had our differences,
but I've always respected the Bakers.
Really? Always?
Like I said, we had differences.
But Coach Bobby went down
minutes before the most
important playoff game.
You filled in without even flinching,
then took your team all
the way to the championship,
something our guy couldn't do.
Your guy?
You mean the division
head coach of the year?
Awards aside, we need a head coach
that can seal the deal.
It's time to bring you back
where you belong, Jordan.
How would you like to be
the next head coach
of the Beverly Eagles?
Wh-what about Cassius?
Coach Jeremy has done a great job,
better than anyone could have
imagined when he was hired,
but he was always a placeholder
until we could find someone
to excite the boosters.
And now we have.
You're a winner, Jordan.
You won in high school. You won at GAU,
and you will win here
again as head coach.
Think about the legacy
you could build here.
Well, that won't play
well at the family reunion.
JORDAN: You got that right. I mean,
"Oh, where's Cousin Cassius?"
"I don't know. I haven't seen
him since I took his job."
I still don't understand why
London wants to replace him.
I mean, Cassius put everything
into turning that program around.
No, no, no. This has got booster
pressure written all over it.
London is just a pawn.
Well, when would they want you to start?
Pretty much as soon as school
lets out for the summer.
I mean, I told him I'd think about it.
And what do you think about it?
I don't know.
OK. Tell me what's on your mind.
Stream of consciousness.
Go.
Uh, our lives together,
um, my playing days,
childhood dreams.
And what did you dream about?
Well, she's standing right next to me.
Perfect answer.
But besides me, what was
little Jordan's dream career?
It was football.
Yeah, but, I mean, that was
pre-concussions, you know?
I guess I guess I don't
know what the dream is now.
Never heard the "I don't
have a dream" speech.
Babe, you just need to figure out
what adult Jordan wants, OK?
And if this job gets you one
step closer to that dream,
then we'll figure out
what happens next together.
[BELL RINGS]
Oh, excuse me. Ms. Perez?
Amina Simms? Come here. Come here.
Ohh, I miss seeing your
face in these halls.
I miss this place a lot, too,
more than I thought I would.
Huh. Follow me. I got
a session down the hall.
- AMINA: OK.
- PEREZ: But I want to hear
about the wonderful time
you're having at Dinsberg.
Oh, yeah, Dinsberg is wonderful.
Um, that's actually why
I wanted to talk to you.
There's this problem at school.
You have problems at Dinsberg?
Oh, no. Not Me. It's a friend.
Um, the school isn't
quite the right fit,
so she's thinking about leaving,
but she's worried that leaving
would totally mess up her chances
of getting into an Ivy League school.
It absolutely would.
You tell your friend
she'd regret giving up
on her dream school
just because high school
has been a little rough.
She'll find her people,
her place in college.
She just has to hang
in there. Understand?
Yeah, I'll tell her. Thanks.
- Oh.
- Sorry.
Hey, my fault. I
Sorry. I I should go find my dad.
Oh. Real quick. Um,
thank you for the football
reel you made me last night.
So you got it.
Of course I did. It meant a lot.
So then why haven't you
posted it on your socials?
People can't find it
buried in your phone.
I know, I know.
It's just, you know, with
the showcase coming up,
we figured I should
wait for more footage.
- "We"?
- Miranda.
She was helping me
strategize last night.
Now that Stanford's gone,
I need a new game plan.
Can you finally tell me what
happened with your offer?
Maybe I'm not destined to go
to some big, fancy school like you.
OK, see, that's the old Khalil talking.
Remember, keep moving forward.
OK, if you won't talk to me,
at least talk to Ms. Perez.
She'll lay out your options.
She's a lot more
intuitive than I thought.
I mean, you know she don't like me.
Wrong. She didn't like that
you used to skip school.
[BELL RINGS]
Maybe. I gotta get to class,
but, uh, I'll catch you later.
So what are your
intentions with my mother?
[CHUCKLING]
What gave us away?
Well, besides the fact
that you guys suck at sneaking around,
it was the oatmeal.
Yeah. Mom loves her
strawberries and bananas,
and you are strictly a blueberry man.
Damn. That is some Sherlock-level
detective work, son.
Thank you. Also, we have
a "Do not disturb" sign.
Please use it.
OK. I'm not talking
about this with my son.
Hey, trust me, we are on the same page.
I will catch you later.
Hey.
How up to date are you
with your Bible verses?
Uh, have they changed
in the past 2,000 years?
If you had to, um, pick one out, say,
as an officiant for a vow renewal,
you'll be good?
Yeah. I'm going to ask her tonight.
It's time to make this
family whole again, man.
Are you for real?
Yes, sir.
Yo!
[LAUGHTER]
Yo, Dad, this is awesome.
Mom is gonna love this.
I hope so. [CHUCKLING]
Yes. Oh, finally. [SIGHS]
Huh?
Amina, what are you doing
What?
when you should be giving your pops
- a big ol' hug.
- [CHUCKLING]
What can I say?
I came to visit the
best dad in the world.
Perfect timing, on my lunch.
Look, I'm gonna grab us
something from the caf.
Oh, no, no. OK.
Are you going to eat
or just stare at me?
A dad can't smile at his baby girl?
Not for an hour straight.
Forgive me for being
happy that you're visiting,
but I miss you.
You know, we could see more
of each other, if you like.
Finally! I mean, I
didn't want to impose,
but I've been waiting on
that invite to Monterey.
- Oh, I
- Look,
we can spend a day with them seals.
You know I love me them seals.
Puppies of the sea.
Those are sea lions.
My baby girl getting
smarter by the minute.
Actually, I was I was thinking more
of me coming back here for the summer.
I thought you had the extracurriculars
with the school paper.
Well, what if I didn't do that?
Does this have to do
with the article that you
mentioned to me a few weeks back?
Someone giving you a hard time?
You need me to talk to someone?
No, it's fine.
The paper just didn't need
my article anymore, OK?
[EXHALES]
They went in a different direction.
Look, forget I said anything.
It's no big deal, OK?
No, but it is a big deal.
Don't ever downplay
your accomplishments.
Look around.
You've come a long way.
You are the first in this family
to go to a school like Dinsberg.
And I'm gonna do whatever
I need to do to make sure
that you thrive because
I am so proud of you.
Like, I love you, baby
girl, bigger than the sky.
I love you too, dad.
You done?
Mm-hmm.
All right.
Oh. Is this your phone under your desk?
I thought I took that
home to charge last night.
Guess not.
Mm mm mm. Thank you.
Of course.
Principal London. Just
the man I was looking for.
I got a meeting with the
boosters. Can this wait?
Actually, I think they'll be happy
with what I'm about to tell you.
All right. Walk with
me, then. But be quick.
I just got the news that "SportsCenter"
is going to cover our football showcase.
They even agreed to do a
story on our program's revival.
Are you telling me SVP is
going to be in our building?
I'm saying that his cameras
are going to be all over our field.
You're right.
The boosters are going to love this.
It's starting to feel
like the Beverly of old.
Hey, we getting it back there,
and we gonna take it even further.
That is my personal mission.
Hell of a job, Coach. Keep it up.
That's always been my plan.
[EXHALES] Yeah.
What's with the deep thought face?
OK, so hypothetically, right,
what if and this is a big if
but what if I was offered a job,
a great job somewhere else?
But it's a job someone
I know already has.
The white dude at Beverly offered you
the head coaching job.
Wow. OK. Yeah.
You pieced that one together crazy fast.
Yeah, you made it real hard.
Part of me feels like this is something
I should really want, right,
but something is holding me back,
and it's not just the Cassius of it all.
No, it's
I don't know, I guess I'm
just looking for a sign.
How about this for a
sign? Don't take it.
I've seen the work you
and your cousin put in
fixing y'all's family drama.
You don't want to blow that up.
Sure, but head coaching jobs
don't come around every day.
Neither does family.
Your pops helped me get
a second chance with mine,
and it changed my whole life.
Don't lose that over some job.
SINGER: Yah, yah, celebrate ♪
Layla, you got a minute?
Cassius. Hi. Um, yes. Yes.
I have all the minutes
in the world for you.
Um, whiskey neat?
Uh
[CHUCKLES]
It's a little early, ain't it?
Yes. Yes, it is,
but, um, I gotta practice my pour.
You know, gotta stay fresh.
Yeah. Um
So about that minute that you
Right. Yeah. Um,
I wanted to get your advice
as a lifelong Angeleno,
what do you think?
Uh, they're gorgeous.
I just I didn't know
you were looking at homes.
Yeah. I've been here about a year.
Figure it's past time I get out
of that long stay hotel
and put down real roots.
It is time for me to get my
family back under one roof.
You know, I'm ready to remind Ava
I'm still the same man she married.
I'm gonna ask her to renew our vows.
Yeah, I figured I'd surprise her
with, like, a re-engagement
dinner tonight.
I just I just got to
find the perfect place.
That is that is really sweet.
Um, I actually know the perfect place.
I can I can call and
get you a reservation.
Oh, that is incredible.
Thank you, Layla.
I appreciate you always looking out.
[BELL RINGING]
Hey, Ms. Perez.
Yes?
Hey, you got a sec?
Mr. Edwards.
I was hoping I could talk
to you about Stanford.
I was under the impression
that path had closed.
Technically, I still have
a shot, though, right?
Mr. Edwards, your particular
offer was dependent
on you getting at least 1,400.
I could take them again, though.
And aren't there programs
that can help me boost my score
or even tutors?
You're talking about jumping 350 points
in a matter of two or so months.
That's a challenge, Mr. Edwards,
even for the most consistent student.
My job is to help you all
forge a realistic path toward college.
You don't have to go to
Stanford to play football.
There are other options,
including junior college.
No shade to JuCo, Ms. Perez,
but, look, I really
think I got more to offer.
And all I'm asking for
is an opportunity
Let's work within the constructs that
we already have, not
create lofty new ones, OK?
It'll be easier for all of us.
You know, if you don't want
to help me, that's fine.
I haven't been helped by
folks like you my entire life.
KHALIL: "Stretching out his hands,
he cried out, praying to
Thetis, his beloved mother.
'Mother, since you gave me
life, if only for a while,
'Olympian Zeus, high thunderer,
should give me due honor,
But he does not grant
me even slight respect.'"
PREACH: OK. A little
rushed at the end there.
Care to dive into what
Achilles was saying?
Dude busts his ass being a
cold-blooded killer to the gods.
And for what?
Punk shortchanged him.
Bro did more than anyone
and still it wasn't good enough.
[BELL RINGS]
PREACH: I'mma bet
that it's not about
Achilles being shafted.
What's really going on?
Don't nothing I try
ever work out for me.
And before you tell me to ask for help,
I did that already.
Folks, just keep boxing me in,
basically telling me I
ain't worth the trouble.
People are only going to
see who you used to be.
They did the same to me.
Gang banger, in and out of prison.
But, see, I put that work in.
And so have you.
Khalil, be patient.
You'll get your glory. I promise.
See? That's the problem.
You can't promise that.
Nobody can.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
SINGER: Cutie, dressed
up, and I'm glistenin' ♪
I'm the guest, don't wrap
me like it's Christmas ♪
Hi. I'm Amina Simms.
I applied online, and I'm here
for my scheduled interview.
That'll be with me, girlie.
Miranda. Hey.
I thought you were a waitress.
Technically, yes,
but also an assistant
manager in training.
And your interview
falls under my training.
You're cool with that, right?
Yeah, that's totally fine.
Let's get started.
Well, I guess my Spanish is only so-so,
but I am learning Latin.
Good to know.
So I'm a bit confused.
It says here that you applied to be
an assistant manager,
but I don't see any experience.
I didn't realize
ambition was a bad thing.
But if you look closer at my resume,
you'll see I did work at Layla's Lounge
and was president of student council.
Yeah. And when I look even closer,
it says that you left
both in less than a year.
What if you started as a server?
I need to make more money.
OK. Well, our assistant managers
work 30-plus hours a week.
Don't you go to school in Monterey?
I plan on taking a lighter class load,
so I can come down multiple days a week.
It's a five-hour drive.
You know that, right?
And it's a one-hour flight.
If I say I can make it, I can make it.
Why are you giving me such a hard time?
Girl, I can ask you the same thing.
You're sitting there
saying you need more money,
but you got the cash to fly
back and forth from Monterey?
It just doesn't add up.
So now I'm a liar?
Your word, not mine.
Look, if you don't want
me working here, say it.
Don't waste my time.
Amina, wait.
[SIGHS]
LAYLA: Hey, we need to talk.
Hey, uh,
I know this looks odd.
Looks like you're having a seance.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Now, that would be crazy.
No, I guess you're not that far off.
- Mm-hmm.
- Just I feel like my dad
would know just what to say
about this whole dream job thing.
Right. Well, speaking of jobs,
and not to add more pressure,
but I spoke to Cassius earlier.
You didn't tell him London
offered me his job, did you?
No, Jordan, of course not.
But he is planning a more
permanent life here in L.A.
that he might not have.
I don't know what to do.
OK. I'm trying to do
what you said, right?
But it's it's
I just wish that my
dad would give me a sign
and not one made of cardboard.
You know, when I need my mom,
I find a place I feel close to her
and I listen to her music.
Maybe your version of
that could work for you.
Is the idea for your Greek
mythology paper to write itself?
It's been a rough day.
There's a lot on my mind.
OK, well, in that case, let me help.
You want to tell me what's on your mind?
I met with my guidance
counselor about Stanford.
Basically, she told
me I was a lost cause.
Well, I'm gonna guess those
weren't her exact words.
But, K., we talked about this yesterday.
I don't know why you're
so hell bent on validation
from some elitist PWI.
They're not the only path to football.
It's not about validation from them.
You know what? Forget it.
I don't want to forget it.
I'm trying to understand. Talk to me.
I just feel like nobody
believes in me except
Amina?
That's what you were
going to say, right?
That's cool. Um, I get it.
Y'all been friends a long time.
But for the record,
I believe in you too, Khalil,
even if it might look
a little different.
I know, and I appreciate you.
Speaking of Amina,
have you spoken to her since yesterday?
Uh, this morning for a bit.
She came in today for an interview
and totally crashed out.
What you mean, she crashed out?
Like, I think there's
something going on with her.
If something was going on
with her, I'd know about it.
Look, I'm pretty great
at reading people,
and I'm telling you, she's not OK.
You sure you didn't just
say something to upset her?
OK, so so that's your takeaway?
I tell you something's up
with her so that maybe you
can check on your friend,
and your immediate thought is
I must have done something to her.
Miranda, I
I didn't mean it like that. I
[PANTING]
Hey. Slow and steady
on the chest workouts.
I had it, bro!
A simple thank you for
saving your life works.
Yo, the whole point of our arrangement
is to actually push each other.
If you're going to slow me down, bro,
I can work out on my own.
Yo, what the hell is your problem, man?
All right, bro, whatever.
Just don't break my weights
while you're up in here
banging around like a little bitch.
Good. OK, now that I got your attention,
how about you let whatever this is out
so we can get back to our workout?
KJ, we're not the type of friends that
talk about problems,
So pretend that we are.
I might've messed
things up with Miranda.
Man, all this is over some girl trouble?
She was talking trash
about Amina going off on her
at The Hangout, implying
something was up.
Lost it on me when I tried to say
that don't even sound like her.
Like, bruh, I would know
if Amina was in trouble.
Oh. Hold up.
So Miranda was right.
Look. It ain't my place to tell.
Maybe you should just go talk to Amina.
You telling me there
is something going on?
No. I'm telling you, go talk to her.
[KNOCK ON DOOR]
What's going on, Meen?
And don't say nothing
'cause I already know something's up.
I've been suspended from Dinsberg,
pending an investigation that
will likely end in my expulsion.
Happy?
What did you do?
Well, it has to do with this article.
It's a long story.
Why didn't you tell me?
I haven't even told my dad.
OK? I just needed a second
to figure everything out.
With KJ, right?
You needed a second to
figure it out with KJ first.
Excuse me?
Why am I always the last one to know
what's going on with you, Meen?
You want to know why?
This is why, Khalil.
My life is falling apart,
and the only part you care about is
why I didn't tell you first?
Or maybe my advice isn't
good enough for you.
What, I'm not smart
enough for you, too, now?
Are you serious right now?
Like where where is
this even coming from?
I was embarrassed, Khalil.
Turns out I'm not the perfect student
that everyone loves
to remind me that I am.
And you didn't think you
could talk to me about that?
Since when are you too embarrassed
to be yourself around me, Amina?
You act like I'm the only
one that's holding back.
You ain't exactly been forthcoming about
what's been going on in your life. Huh?
You barely reached out in
the six months I was gone.
What happened to us?
You left.
And last time I checked,
phones work both ways.
Yeah, I guess they do.
Khalil, I can't do this right now.
I'm sorry. Please leave.
SINGER: Keep hope alive ♪
[DOOR SLAMS]
Oh oh ♪
Oh oh oh ♪
WOMAN: I've been looking ♪
I've been searching for someone ♪
Who never let go ♪
And I know when I
face the impossible ♪
I can call you home ♪
OK, Dad,
I got a pretty big decision to make.
Um, huge, really.
Kind of plotting the rest of my life.
When you left us, I had my
whole college career ahead of me.
And now that part of my life is over.
And I need to figure out my big next.
[EXHALES]
What will make me happy
what will make you proud.
So
WOMAN: I've been looking ♪
I've been searching for someone ♪
Who'll never let go ♪
And I know when I
face the impossible ♪
I can call you home ♪
BILLY, VOICE-OVER: This
is your team now, Jordan.
It's time for you to
step up and be the star.
I may not be there
anymore, but I'm with you.
I'm gonna always be with you.
I want you to go out there and be great.
WOMAN: Someone to never let go ♪
Thanks, Dad.
I thought you were working out with KJ.
Yeah, a change of plans.
You want to talk it out,
or do you want me to spot
you and let you work it out?
What I want is for everyone
to leave me the hell alone!
If I thought that were true, I would.
I keep working hard, you
know. I keep showing up!
And all anyone wants to tell me is
how I'm not good enough
as a student athlete,
as a friend, as a son.
Nobody believes in me.
I'm tired, Coach.
Hmm.
We all get tired.
Doesn't mean we stop working hard.
But to say no one believes in you?
That's just BS.
And I could run through
a long list of people
who do believe in you,
but that's not really the problem.
The problem is you don't believe in you.
If you did, it wouldn't be so easy
to shake you every time
you hit a roadblock.
Look, you are so close to your dream.
I am fighting to put this
showcase together for you.
Your friends are fighting
to get you ready for it.
When are you going to
show up and fight for you?
Our dream futures, they
don't just happen, Khalil.
We have to fight for them.
[KNOCK ON DOOR]
Come on in.
Thank you.
So I'm guessing Khalil found you?
You can add being a good friend
to the list of things I
epically failed at today.
My plan isn't gonna work,
and I just I don't know
how to look my dad in the face
and tell him that I'm a failure.
Hey, you you are not a failure, OK?
Failure is not even trying.
And can't nobody say that about you.
But what you're dealing
with right now is big.
OK? this lie, it's eating you up inside.
You have a village of people
around you who want to help.
You gotta let them.
I don't think I do anymore.
Well, you got me and you got
your pops and you have Coop.
You just gotta let them
know what's going on.
Get the truth out there and
let your village do the rest.
Hey, babe, I wanted to show you Oh.
You talked to your dad, didn't you?
I did, I did. And like always,
he knew just what to do.
OK, well, tell me, what
did you two figure out?
Well, first, I am not a bourbon guy.
- Mm-hmm.
- Mm-hmm.
And second of all, coaching has become
such a beautiful surprise in my life.
Right? And and I didn't realize
how fast it became what I loved most,
what makes me feel closest to him.
- That's beautiful, babe.
- Yeah.
So you do have a dream?
Yeah.
I want to be a head coach.
I want to build a legacy somewhere
just like my dad. And
And I think deep down, he always knew
that's what I'd end up doing.
I'm really proud of you.
[CELL PHONE VIBRATES]
So, um, does this mean ?
Hold that thought.
I'll be right back, OK?
Mm-hmm.
You said that there was something
you wanted to show me?
- LAYLA: It can wait.
- JORDAN: OK. All right.
Principal London, thank
you for calling me back.
SINGER: When the flames are rising ♪
Through the storm and fire ♪
In the dead of night ♪
I'll be by your side ♪
Dad, you home?
Dad?
SINGER: Through the struggle ♪
Struggle ♪
When your heart's in trouble ♪
Trouble ♪
PREACH, VOICE-OVER: Your first article
may not have gone your way,
but you'll write
plenty more amazing ones
up at Dinsberg with this upgrade.
You continue to amaze me.
Love you bigger than the sky. Dad.
SINGER: Mm mm mm ♪
Oh, through the struggle ♪
When you're worn and weathered ♪
Ms. Perez.
Mr. Edwards, you know my office hours.
I only need a minute.
You may be willing to give up on me
and just settle, but
I'm not.
Stanford may be out of reach,
but that doesn't mean my dream is.
I will play D1 ball, and I will do it
at an elite academic institution.
So if you ever decide
to do your actual job
and help me forge that
path, just let me know.
But either way, I'mma make it there.
Have a good night.
Mr. Edwards
my office first thing in the morning.
Let's make sure your top choices
make it to that showcase.
SINGER: Yeah, through
the struggle ♪
Yes, ma'am.
[EXHALES]
[KNOCK KNOCK]
Hey, um, we need to talk.
Look. I'm guessing you
coming means it can't wait,
but I only got a few minutes, all right?
What's wrong?
You know, these rumblings
about Beverly bringing in
somebody new as head coach?
Man, I ain't worried about some
nobody trying to take my job,
especially after all the
work we did on the showcase.
Man, things are good.
Yeah. No, I hear you. It's just
What if it wasn't some nobody?
But what if it was
what if it was me?
London offered you my job.
Mm-hmm.
You take it?
I haven't yet.
It's a great opportunity.
I told him that I needed
more time to think about it,
but I would have an
answer by the showcase.
I'm sorry, Cassius.
Don't be. I see why
he offered it to you.
And to go from QB coach to head coach,
man, you'd be crazy to pass.
Yeah.
SINGER: Don't let the wolves in ♪
Look in my eyes ♪
Don't let the wolves in ♪
If you're looking for a fight ♪
May the best cousin win.
Oh oh oh oh ♪
And I've been lost,
now I'm coming alive ♪
Oh oh oh oh ♪
Couldn't see you,
you were in disguise ♪
Oh oh oh oh ♪
[CELL PHONE CHIMES]
I've been crawling for way too long ♪
Oh oh oh oh ♪
Still here, still standing ♪
[CLATTER]
To any god that's listening ♪
To my broken cries ♪
Go on and let the wolves in ♪
Yes, I'm ready for a fight ♪
MAN: Greg, move your head.