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Previously on the quad.

Have you lost your damn mind, freshman? You shouldn't be rewarded for slipping

into my band through the back door. You mean my band? Daddy, come on. It's a W.

You embarrass me like that again?

A GAMU student has leveled a rape allegation against anyone. I didn't rape

anyone. That's my story.

I love you, Eva.

I love you, too.

Eva Fletcher?

Yes?

You've been served.

Make every minute worth it, babe.

Yeah.

That time in the morning, we can only be about to do one thing.

Well, the devil is a lie.

That motherfucker can't compete with mine.

Can't do it no good, you're my mind.

You pull it out, then you're open wide.

You make me want to tap out every time.

The pretty lips keep me so inspired.

I don't think that she a winner, but she could be a keeper, cause she's such a

girl.

Watch this.

I am going to spill it.

So I'm sitting in the closet.

And through the crack of the door, I can see her, scared to death, following her

old man who's stumbling through the room, looking for his keys or whatever

hell he came back to the house for. She wasn't the only one scared.

Bet you could have stuck a piece of coal between your ass cheeks and made a real

diamond.

Hell, I was so quiet then you could hear a mouse piss on cotton.

Uh, all due, Big Pop, but I swear, you told this story the last time we got

together. So she's trying to push him out the door, but he ain't going for it.

So finally I had enough. I kicked open the closet door and said, will you just

get the hell on, please?

And then this other cat pops out from underneath the bed and says, Negro, I

thinking the same thing about you.

One crazy joker.

Got the crazy part right.

What's up, Pa?

What are your jaws so tight about?

Oh, they have something to do with his band getting his ass dragged at the last

three battles.

All right, now don't rub that in.

Seeding them damn mountain cats dragged your ass too.

All for good cause.

What good cause? Your pocket.

No, not my pocket. 50 % of the winnings goes to the school scholarship fund.

The other 50%. Go to the marching band.

Wait, wait, wait. Like your rich -ass band needs another 10K.

Yeah, we need it if we win it.

Maybe you won't win it this year.

A few other bands feel strong about their chance to win this year.

Ain't that right, Mr. Taylor?

Oh, yes, sir.

Southwestern Delta University will be doing the ass -kicking this time.

Oh, then throw your big -boy drawers on and put your money in the pot.

I'm in for two -fitting.

All right.

I'll throw my money away again this year.

Damn, peer pressure.

Oh, scared money don't make none.

Oh, no, no, no. I am not scared.

I've recruited some pretty impressive new musicians, and what you all know

my gift for writing original music, unlike most of my colleagues who are

performing retreads.

No, sir, no, ma 'am. I'm not one of y 'all. I can't even tap my foot on the

beat.

Let me ask you a question, Clyde.

How did S .D .U. give her that female president you had down there? Hey,

come on now. We having a good time. Nobody want to talk about that right

No, no, no, no, no. It's all right, C .D.

And she got rid of herself.

Asked to trust C .D. They gave her just enough rope to hang herself.

That's exactly what she did. She raised tuition. She cut family salaries.

Bye -bye.

You did better than we did.

We hired the first woman and youngest president in our history for what?

Equal opportunity?

I don't know nothing about that.

Worked my ass off an unequal opportunity my whole life.

Life is what you make it, my brothers.

And soon and very soon, my life is going to be a lot richer, $1 ,000 richer to

be exact.

Nobody drink today.

We are.

Bye.

Hello, you've reached Cynthia Diamond.

Please leave a message.

Hey, baby sis.

Just checking to see if we're on for lunch this week.

You remember when Dad took us to Puerto Rico to meet Grandma and I burned my arm

making tortillas?

I just finished this piece of music and I want you to hear it first. It's like

we used to do.

Anyway, call me.

Let him in.

Thank you.

How are you?

I'm glad you're in a good mood.

Are you going to ruin it?

Derek wants 20 grand a month in spoutful support.

You've got to be kidding me.

Wish I was.

We have a video deposition scheduled later this week.

It's going to get ugly.

I'm not giving him any money.

He gets to live in my dream house that was built with my family's money.

I'm not giving him anything else, not one dime.

Then, like I said, it's going to get ugly.

Now, you'll see what I've drawn up.

Some paperwork here to strategize.

Thanks for squeaking in.

What can I do for you, Coach?

Well, I'm here about business, but this tension between us is pretty thick.

Should we talk about it?

You know exactly where I stand.

And you've made your position quite clear.

Unless it's changed.

Just spoke with James Green, Celebration Sports Network.

Turns out our football team might be good for TV.

Is that just an inquiry or a potential offer?

You can ask him at dinner.

Excuse me. He won't take another step without getting down with you face to

face.

My calendar is booked for the next two months.

Oh, this deal could be worth $10 million over the next three years.

I'll move some things around.

When did she leave town?

I'm not sure.

Why did she leave? I don't know. When is she coming back?

I can't tell you that either.

She's the face of sexual assault on this campus.

The protest isn't as effective if the victim isn't actually here. Well, I

imagine the protest isn't as effective if the victim hasn't agreed to

participate either.

How can we change your mind?

How can I get you to leave her alone?

He's the quarterback of the football team.

We make him responsible for his actions. We send a message to every monster who

thinks he can get away with this.

Okay.

I'll talk to her.

Thanks.

Let me know.

How many times?

Two, sometimes three times a week.

How often did you reach sexual climax?

Irrelevant. Don't answer that.

Every time. Eva, strike that from the record.

Are you regretful?

I am.

I wish I had waited until fall.

Sex is better when it's cold.

Are you referring to the weather or the emotions?

Both.

When did the affair end?

Asked an hour and a half ago and answered.

We're done here.

Hey,

sis.

Lisa, what are you doing here?

Lunch.

Oh,

my God.

I'm up to my neck in claims, and I have to eat lunch at my desk today.

Okay,

I get it.

Walk me out. I need to ask you something.

I want you to come to the Battle of the Bands.

I made something for us, for you.

It's different than anything I've ever written.

It starts with this fact solo.

How's that for me?

You and Dad are the musicians.

When you and I are the ones that went through the crazy childhood together,

that's what inspired me.

And despite all this shit, we're still here.

And we're broken, Cecil.

And you're a fool if you don't see that. I see it.

But you're all the family that I have.

And I would never forgive myself if I didn't try to make us right.

After all these years,

now you want to make it right?

I should have come back for you.

And now is all we got.

Come if you can.

I need to talk to you.

What could we possibly have to talk about?

I didn't rape your friend, alright?

We both knew what we were doing.

That is a lie.

Madison, go back and watch the video again.

I've never heard of anybody getting raped and smiling after it was over.

So you go around having lots of conversations about how women act after

raped?

Listen, my life,

I'm not right with all of it.

All right?

I'm just asking that you talk to her.

Tell her that I'm begging her to tell the truth. Look, I know she's

but please just tell the truth.

Danny.

Here's a new piece for the band.

I run it through the transposing software.

Not this time.

Did it by hand.

Old school?

I'd like to watch you do that next time.

You make copies.

You pass it out.

You collect every last one of them into practice.

Yes, sir.

You hear me?

Yes, sir.

Attention, section leaders.

You two kiss up.

Listen up.

Got some new charts coming your way, so get focused.

Brad, can I holler at you for a minute?

A minute's about all I got.

You know, just wondering are we... Still on the same page about getting rid of

Black Ivy.

Right now, I got one thing on my mind, and I'm surprised you don't know what

that is.

I know. I know you. I know you've been ready for this show for months. See,

that's the difference between you and me.

I have a goal. I'm about it until I accomplish it. You, you focus on all the

shit that get in the way of what you want.

All that leads to is a bunch of wishing and hoping.

Is that what I've been doing?

Wishing and hoping. Well, if you're doing something else, please tell me

is.

You're right.

You've got a lot on your mind.

Only way to explain why you're being such an asshole.

I'll talk to you after the battle.

Be in my same seat.

Supporting you.

Like I always do.

You could at least have a decency to lose the game. We just taught you how to

play. Exactly. Run it back, man. Whoa, whoa, whoa.

A winner's got to win. A winner's got to win.

Hello. Hey.

It's so good to see you. Good to see you, too. Well, I think you've grown in

there. If it did, he'd beat Brady.

Let's go.

Where? Lunch.

With UGA's assistant coach.

I thought it was breakfast tomorrow.

The schedule changed.

Hello. I'm Tatia.

Oh, I'm sorry. Hi, Annie and Ben Folsom.

Good to see you, Junior.

It's good to see you too, Ms. Folkman.

Y 'all mind if I have some time along with my son?

It depends on what your son wants.

Y 'all can go.

Oh, we'll stay.

You know I don't like to ask twice, son.

Yeah.

I do.

This guy's damn near got his head coach on board with your transfer.

You're going to this meeting.

I've got plans.

I'm losing patience with this bullshit. Get yourself ready, and I mean now. Mom,

can you please talk to him? Ain't nothing for her to say.

Honey, maybe we could... We can't do shit.

I met with Coach.

I'll probably start next year.

What? Let him go, Ben.

Get your act out.

You keep your hands off me. Let him go, Bo, please.

Let him go.

I wouldn't do that if I was you.

Bo's daddy and not I knocked your ass out.

Hey, hey, I'm good.

Fine.

You want to stay here at colored you?

Stay. Mr. Bolson, you should get out of here before I forget that I was raised

in church.

Let's go, babe.

I love you.

I'll call you later.

You all right?

Sounds good, freshman.

Too good.

Thank you.

You take this music out of the band room?

No, it just came easy.

Shit always comes easy for you.

That's about to change.

Kiara told me you started that shit at the fundraiser.

Soon as the battle of the bands is done, you're going to get humbled.

All right.

Sack the bones. Satch in practice in five minutes.

Line up for your charts.

Did you inform your husband before taking $150 ,000 from your account?

I did not.

Nor do I ask his permission to use the restroom.

And what was the withdrawal from the joint account used for?

Personal business.

Share the lie about paying the school's water bill, Eva.

It wasn't a lie. Spend it on your boy toy?

Probably paying his rent in Atlanta right now.

How did you know he was... We know everything.

School records show Jason King receives a stipend that's larger than 75 % of all

other graduate students.

Did you arrange that?

Yes.

I do magic.

For the record, that was sarcasm. Where is this questioning going?

We're showing, for the record, Mrs. Fletcher has resources she

camouflages through the misappropriation of public funding.

Unless you play ball on this deal.

The results of our audit might find its way to the media. My client will not be

bullied. Your client is an indiscriminate woman who ruined my

and reputation.

She chose not to honor her vows, and for that, there's a cost.

$20 ,000 a month.

Or an investigation into her spending by the state of Georgia.

That's nice.

That's really nice. You know, I remember being in here all alone, working on my

music after everyone else had long gone.

I'm sorry, I'm Clyde Taylor, class of 95.

Donnie Williams.

That's first chair, facts.

Should have been drum major, but old Diamond, he had his favorites.

It's a complicated piece you're playing.

Can't get better playing easy music.

I noticed that you're fighting some tension with your fingering.

Mr. Diamond says the same thing.

Hey, flip me off.

What? Flip me a bird.

Just pretend I'm somebody and give me shit and flip me off. Come on.

I promise it'll help.

Now, right before, right before you fully extend your middle finger, that is

perfect curvature of a finger to play sex.

No, keep flipping me off.

Let that be your guy. Use both hands.

Yeah, just... There you go.

Can I play that last magic again, please?

Did that work? Of course it did.

And I got all kinds of techniques.

I'll tell you what I'll do.

You send me the chart for that song, and I will sing some more advice on playing

it.

He said you were in love.

You're the band director at Southwestern Delta?

I'm both.

And a photo of the music you're playing gets you a full ride at SDU.

And people don't get hurt in my band.

No, thank you.

A woman who hurts you.

Derek Fletcher.

And I understand my obligation to tell the truth.

Ask him if he's still in love.

Ask him.

Are you still in love, Mr. Fletcher?

I am.

When did you first fall in love, Judge Fletcher?

We said we wouldn't talk about it. We said we'd work this out.

And suddenly I'm served with divorce papers, and now you're asking me for 20

grand a month?

Answer the question on record.

Counsel should be asking the question to you. Mrs. Fletcher is within her rights

to represent herself.

Mr. Fletcher, please answer, and I remind you, Judge, that you're under

Freshman year.

The library.

I walked her back to the dorm.

She wrote a number on the back of my folder.

Called her every day.

Talked all night.

I fell for her hard.

Excuse me, what was that again? I couldn't hear it.

Eva, why are you doing this? Repeat your answer, please.

I said I fell hard.

Then what?

She got pregnant.

Didn't want to keep it.

We had no money.

She, um...

The bleeding wouldn't stop.

He called 911. It was too late. He lost them both, his girlfriend and their

unborn child.

My client needs a break. For years, I tried to work through this with him.

But sometimes, he'd call me by her name when we met.

When we had sex.

Eva, I'm sorry.

Early on in the relationship, he bought me a pair of earrings.

asked me to wear them all the time.

I would have done anything for him to make him happy.

Later, I found out they'd been hurt.

You're still bound by the law.

I am granting him his divorce,

uncontested, and giving him my dream house.

But I will fight you with my very last breath before I pay you one.

Send and spell for support.

Hello, you've reached Cynthia Diamond.

Please leave a message.

Hey, sis.

It's, uh, me.

I'm leaving a couple tickets for you at the gate.

Okay, then.

But you never went to an HBCU.

I did not.

Why is that?

Dartmouth offered me a full scholarship. I accepted.

Had a great time there.

So you never walk through the streets of a black college homecoming and smell

the smoked turkey legs and fish frying and dance until you couldn't see

straight.

Not yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

Special.

Yes, I am.

Or at least that's what a selection committee conducted a nationwide search

thought.

And here we are.

And here we are.

And you'd like me to bless.

A mediocre football program with the biggest broadcast deal in HBCU history.

My program has the best lead record of the season.

And we already made history by beating a top five team.

Plus, we're located in Atlanta, a major metropolitan city with an alumni base

larger than any other school on Air Network.

Did your homework, did you?

Are you ready to order?

I'll have a 20 -ounce ruby. Yes, ma 'am.

A little bloody.

Right away.

What are you having, James?

Hey, my long -lost roommate.

I miss you.

Just wanted to call and let you know that no matter what happens or happened,

that I'm your friend and I will always be here for you.

We're offering $10 million over three years for TV, plus revenue sharing for

every 100 ,000 clicks on advertisers' products during GAMU streamed games.

Candidly, I thought the dinner meeting went south.

South is good for black college football.

You I'm not so sure about, but I do business like white folks do business.

I don't have to like you to make a deal with you. No, when you see Mountain Cat

football crash your service, you'd be writing us a lot of checks.

From your lips to God's ears.

We'll run the contract by our general counsel and get back to you next week.

One more thing.

Terrence Berry, he's your quarterback, right?

And yours too now.

Actually not.

He's been in the news lately.

And Celebration Sports Network doesn't want to be in the news with him.

Are you saying we have to kick him off the team to get this contract?

No, but you just did.

And one of our partners, Big Stadium Sports, would want exclusive access.

I thought this was about football.

It is.

Football, synergy.

Ratings. Yeah, we'll get back to you on that one.

But I am sure you will be happy with our decision.

I'm sure I will.

Talk soon.

Absolutely.

Have a productive day.

Oh.

Your pen.

I believe you've got to put the band.

First band up, Stevenson, Hawkins, Stacey.

First band, marching band.

If the song is about us, we should hear it.

Everybody listen up.

You're on the precipice of your young lives.

You will encounter obstacles.

Obstacles that will be overcome by fortitude and sweat.

One day, each of you will have your own masterpiece to show the world.

And always remember this performance today.

Have the moment.

Please welcome Southwestern Delta University Marching Band.

Ladies and gentlemen, this original piece was written by band director Todd

Taylor. It's called Plane the Lion.

What did you do?

What in the hell did you do?

Nothing. I didn't do this.

That music was about my life, my damn life. I swear I did not give it to them.

Sir, with all due respect. Take your shit.

Get out!

Please, man, watch it.

How you gonna play this? You walk, we walk. Hey, we're one.

Y 'all know that.

But I can't lose my scholarship.

Stay.

Both of you.

Stay.

Did you just... What the hell is he doing?

Ben!

We are soldiers, are we not?

Yes, sir, we are. Then we will soldier on!

Clearly they have forgotten who I am.

Who we are!

Those thieves will not beat us.

You will go out there and you will play harder than you ever played before.

You will march, you will dance, you will step harder than you ever did before.

And we will kick their asses like they deserve to be kicked.

What will we play, sir?

Before I let go,

you're up.

We are musicians.

And we will display our showmanship through our musicianship.

Today our performance will begin with a quote from James Baldwin's Go Tell It on

the Mountain.

Yes, he had heard it all his life, but it was only now that his ears were

to the sound that came from the darkness, that could only come from the

darkness,

that yet bore such sure witness of the glory of the light.

will perform for said glory.

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