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Girl, we got our captain gown.

They can't stop us from graduating now, okay?

You'd think after 12 years of hard work, they'd give a brother a hat he can

style with.

This looks like a beanie glued to an album cover.

Hey, I think this gear's kind of fly, you know?

Steven, I think you're wearing my captain gown.

How can you tell?

Just a hunch.

I'll get it. Oh, my God.

Check it out, guys. Ray gave me my very own toolbox.

What? That's great.

Balloon -loaded socket wrenches. I got a power... I got chrome -plated magnetic

screwdrivers. Aw, man, that's top of the line. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Did you

get one of those metal hats with a little light on top?

Steven, I work in a garage, not a coal mine.

And why are you wearing a smock? Don't even go there.

Hey, uh, what's everybody wearing under their gowns?

We're supposed to wear something underneath?

You are not sitting by me.

How was the PPA meeting? Did you guys finally find a graduation speaker?

As a matter of fact, we did. Lisa came up for real crowd -pleasing.

Who, Ma?

Miss Patti LaBelle.

What?

Honey,

that's just how the PTA responded.

She called this morning to check on this dress I'm making. I told her, if you

don't speak at my daughter's graduation, the next time you see that dress,

Aretha will be squeezed in it.

So get to writing that introduction, honey, and feel free to mention my name.

Hey, you're kind of quiet.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm chill.

Well, um, do you want to do something after school tomorrow?

Maybe.

I got to check on something.

Now, instead of going around here bouncing around doing the dog, you kids

to learn to march with some dignity. Now, follow me. Okay.

Thanks again for the tools. Oh, you deserve them. My way of saying, good

All right. And, uh, hey, listen, I appreciate that, but I was just

Son, let me tell you what I was thinking.

Starting tomorrow, you're promoted from apprentice to full mechanic.

Full mechanic?

Yeah.

You're as good as any man in the shop.

What do you think?

Thanks, Ray, but, uh...

I've been giving it some thought, and I'm thinking of going for my GED.

A GED?

Well, Tyreek, that's great.

Look, if you need any help at all, you just let me know.

Back in the day, they used to call me Calculator Campbell.

Kids can be so cruel, man.

No, no, no. It was a good thing.

I think.

Well, actually, Ray, what I could use is some time off so I can study.

You got it.

All right. That full mechanic position will be waiting when you pass your test.

Okay. Well, look, thank you so much. And can we kind of keep this on the DL? I

don't want people making a big deal.

Oh, you got it. All right. On the DL. Yeah.

That's the down low, right?

I knew that.

Well,

okay. Show me what you got for class, Bob.

Oh. Well, um, I tried to choose songs that our class can really relate to.

Number one, A Whole New World. You're playing, right?

What's wrong with A Whole New World?

Nothing. I just don't want it in my world.

What do you have?

Getting jiggy with it.

Jordan, nobody wants to get jiggy at graduation.

Okay, what else you got?

Ain't no stopping us now. I'm stopping you right there. What?

All your songs are corny. At least my songs say something. Yeah, and they say

you can find us in the back of the jet. Oh, that's a total insult. No, it's not

an insult.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Hello, Ike and Tina.

I hear you guys are picking a class song. Yeah, we're trying to, but someone

won't embrace the new millennium. And that's not all I won't be embracing.

You always got to take it big. You always got to take it big. You know

Y 'all really need to check yourselves in public.

Anyway, I wrote a little something you might want to use.

Oh, thanks, Roger, but we're looking for something more standard, you know?

Oh, hey, well, that's cool.

I mean, I just thought you might be interested in something original instead

something played out. Well, thanks, man, but see, it's a senior song, and you're

just a junior.

Okay. Well, if you decide to change your minds, just give me a little shout

-out.

Best of the Carpenters? Now I know you're tripping.

Wait a minute. These lyrics look pretty good. Check it out, Jordan. Now, Tamara,

I know he's your friend and all, and you don't want to hurt his feelings or

anything like that, but...

These words are slamming. What are we still doing? Roger!

Hold up, dogs.

Roger!

Wait, Coco, Roger!

What took you so long?

Can I come in?

Yeah. It's your door, Ray. I just read it.

Something wrong?

Did you do okay on your GED practice test?

Now look for yourself.

I suppose you wadded this up in triumph.

Ooh, 38.

Uh, well, I mean, no, that's what pre -tests are for.

Now you know what you need to study.

Yeah. I need to study Children's Town, Carmanuel.

You just got yourself a four -pronged cake.

Funk, hold up.

Hold up. Hold up there, Funk.

Hey, Mom.

Do you want to hear my introduction speech for Patti LaBeouf?

Did you put me in?

Of course. Then I'm all ears.

Okay.

Fellow graduates, faculty, parents, and... Wait a minute, honey. Hold up.

Showbiz flake.

What is it, Mom?

Her tour dates were moved up.

Well, then what are we going to do about her speaker?

How do you feel about Colin Powell?

Colin Powell?

For real?

I did some work for his wife and she could talk him into anything.

He was my first choice anyway. I was just throwing Patty a bone.

Oh, well.

I better get started on another introduction.

Just scratch out Patty's name and replace it with Colin.

Colin Powell.

best known for his five -octave range and five -inch heels.

I don't think so.

Honey, you're the valedictorian. Make it work.

Hey, stranger.

Hey, Tia. I guess I haven't been around much, huh?

No problem.

I've been so busy I hardly even noticed.

Yeah?

What have you been doing?

A whole lot of nothing.

Nothing?

So, nothing made you break dates?

Nothing kept you away from me?

Boy, you have to do better than that.

See, I did not come over here to argue with you, all right?

I don't want to argue either, Tyreek.

I just want to know where you've been all week.

See, that's not even important.

Oh.

I see.

Well, um, you know what?

I do have a lot of things to do that are important.

Just like this graduation speech.

You know, you're right. I know you do have important graduation things, and I

know they're a lot more important than hanging out with me.

But, Tyree... No, no, no, listen.

You obviously have your stuff, and I got a lot of stuff to do, too, to you.

And this is not working out.

So maybe I just need to step away from this for a while.

What are you trying to say?

I'm trying to say bye to you.

Hey, uh, this just doesn't make any sense. No way do I believe Tyreek broke

with you. Mira, he came by and said this isn't working out and just left.

Okay, he broke up with you.

Did he say why?

Samira, he said it's nothing, and when a guy says it's nothing, it's something,

and something's name is usually Kim, Tiffany, or Shante. I don't think so,

Samira, it makes perfect sense.

Now, look, he's 19. Mm -hmm. He's out on his own. Mm -hmm. How long could he be

interested in a 17 -year -old who still lives with her mom?

Tia.

You have no...

He's playing.

Maybe you're right.

Maybe I'll just go take a hot bath.

That's a good idea.

Oh, and use some bubbles. They make you feel better.

Trust me, Tia.

There's no other girl.

Because if I find that hoochie over there, she better not be wearing

Okay.

Don't get up. Just if they need you, Cocoa Puffs. Samara, what are you doing

here? Oh, just visiting. We hope I'm not disturbing you.

Tiffany or Shantae? What are you talking about?

The reason you dumped my sister. Where is she? That is between me and Tia. So

why don't you just go back home?

Tyree, Tia really cares about you and she thought you cared about her too. You

know what? You have made the biggest mistake of your life because my sister

smart and funny and smart.

She's not some goofy high school girl. Oh, no, no, no, no. She's going places.

Don't you think I know that?

And I thought that I was going places, too, until this.

What is it?

Oh, you're going for your GED?

Ooh, 38.

I studied all the wrong things.

I'm so sorry, Tyreek.

Tamir, what are you doing here?

Leaving Tyreek alone?

What is going on?

Tia, this is not what you think.

Oh, well, that's original.

Hold up now. I just came down here to find out why Tyreek broke up with you.

don't you just mind your own business? I told her the same thing.

Don't talk to my sister like that.

And you know what? You just can't end our relationship without an explanation,

without even talking about it. Now, what is going on? Tia, he didn't want you to

find out he was taking his GED pre -test.

What? You're taking the GV? Not anymore.

Well, why not? He failed the pre -test.

I'm so glad we had this talk, Tia.

Well, uh... Are you gonna try again?

What's the point?

The point is... I know how smart you are.

Tyreek, you can ace that test.

Yeah, right.

Oh. Oh, so you're just giving up?

You know, I never thought of you as a quitter.

Hold up, Tia. I'm not a quitter. I mean, I just cannot do this.

You just can't do it alone.

But you don't have to.

Because this time, you have us.

That's right.

Because Tia's really smart and...

I'm an expert at studying at the last minute.

Let's get your study guide and start conjugating some verbs. Let's do it.

Oh, hi, Mrs. Powell.

We were just talking about you.

Oh, really?

Oh, that's so exciting.

Oh, well, you and Colin have fun in Jamaica.

Yeah, thanks for calling. Bye -bye.

I hope they get a hold of some bad chicken.

War, no leader served America with more honor, distinction, and courage than

Diana Rose.

Mom, are you saying we still don't have a guest speaker?

Well, now, honey, now, don't get so excited, now. Come on, now. I still got

ace in the hole, that boys to men hookup. I did some work for the tall

Mom.

So you've got boys to men.

I guess you wouldn't be interested in Terrell Davis.

I met him yesterday when he spoke at a UNCF fundraiser.

Uh, no offense, Mom, but, um, I think I'm going with Ray and Terrell.

I'll get the number. We'll make that call. Hey, can I say hi? Oh, I didn't

you were an athlete. I could have called Magic.

You know I just don't work for Cookie. She used to be in my girlfriend's church

room.

Guys, today is the most important day of our lives. I got the silly string. Yes.

Hey, I got the beach ball.

Where'd you go?

I tried to call Tyreek again. I mean, the test should be finished by now. See,

I'm sure he did fine.

Well, then where is he?

Tyreek.

I don't know why I thought I could do this.

I'm sorry.

I guess it's because I could! I did it! Well,

look, they're playing your song, so you guys better go.

It's your song.

principal and he arranged so you can march with us. Yeah.

Oh, no.

You know, I don't know. I would feel weird. I don't even have a cap and gown.

Already taken care of.

My job. Where did you get this? I'm class president.

I stole it.

And later, Mr. Davis was drafted by the Denver Broncos, where he led

them to their first Super Bowl victory.

Now, please join me in welcoming Super Bowl MVP Terrell

Davis.

Thank

you,

Tia.

Ladies and gentlemen, members of the graduating class, This is an honor.

If you had known me in high school, you would have never imagined I would be

standing in front of you today.

I was a nerd.

I was Urkel before Urkel.

And I wasn't even a smart nerd.

I had bad grades.

I even flunked P .E.

One day I woke up, and I realized that I was the only one who could determine my

future. You know, Ray, Terrell Davis was a great choice.

Sure was.

I'm so glad I thought of him.

As you live here with your diplomas, I can assure you that things will not

always go as planned.

For me, an obstacle might be a 250 -pound linebacker. For you, it might be

getting to college or getting a job.

So when things get tough, just do what I do.

Fake left, go right, and keep going for your goal.

Thank you, Mr. Davis, and see you at Super Bowl 33.

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say that the class of 98 wanted our song

to be very special and unique.

Well, that song really didn't exist until now.

And here to perform his original composition, Never Say Goodbye, Mr.

Evans.

Yeah, well.

Well, it seems like only yesterday when we first started making our way.

I knew it was a start of something, making up some magic moments.

I knew I had the faith that we'll be down until the end. Sticking around

the thick and the thin.

Now it is the time for parting the man.

We'll see you next time.

This is only farewell, not goodbye.

This may be farewell, my boy, but we'll never ever say

goodbye. Never ever say goodbye.

Never.

You take a

Never, never will you take them.