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Last time on One on One, you said you love me, boo.

I just figured I'd come holler at y 'all before I head off to L .A. to try out

for the Clippers!

Oh no, she's going with me. She hates Nova Scotia, Nicole.

If I leave Baltimore now, I'll never get Arnaz. Besides, my whole life is here.

If me going to the NBA means losing you, then I won't go.

Mom helped me realize that you'll never feel complete unless you go to L .A. and

do your thing.

And I don't want to be the reason that you're not happy.

Danny Davis Jr. here at the Clippers training camp here in the middle of Palm

Desert, California.

In a few minutes, WYNX's very own Flex Washington will begin his long journey

back to the NBA at the ripe old age of 33.

Flex, Flex, Flex, the Geritol Tour continues.

But the people in Baltimore are wondering, why?

Why? Because the NBA needs the flat -out man.

First, there was Magic Johnson.

Now there's Trinket Washington.

And I'm his faithful sidekick, Dwayne Buffalo Knotts, groupie wrangler.

Get along, little groupie. Mister, yeah!

I know it's hot outside, but why does it have to be so cold in here?

My mom is used to being in Nova Scotia. That's why it feels like a meat locker

up in here.

I don't know how you're going to survive in Canada.

Girl, me neither. My blood is thinner than Celine Dion.

Oh, we got to go shopping, girl. You know, these clothes just aren't

enough for that brisk Canadian weather.

And we got to get you some little winter bras, too.

Ma! What?

Little girls can get a little frostbite, too, you know.

You're so cute.

Ma, stop calling him little!

Spirit, that is not funny. Welcome to my... Hell, dog.

That's how hot it is up here. in here they could have at least put a fan up in

your room oh man quit your belly aching this is a dry heat it's good for the

skin it makes it all sweaty in here don't touch the air conditioner

now get up we leave in a week and we got a whole list of things to do we got to

get your passport we got to get your dental records and the most important

we need to do is some morning cardio We're going to run some stairs, we're

to run some laps, and then we're going to run to where we're going to run.

I'm all over it, Coach Guillory. I was born to run. I'm your running man.

Mommy, you're running me ragged.

Wow, I'm back in the NBA, man. My life is great.

But I can't trust no one else.

Then I'll isolate yourself when there's nobody else.

People think that being part of an entourage is demeaning.

Me? Nah, I think it's a privilege to be able to wash his clothes, you know,

brush his sneakers.

I am the sunny to his chair, the peaches to his herb, the cagney to his lacy.

Hey, mama!

Lex, day two of training camp, a shower, interesting choice. Shouldn't you be

soaking those tired, old, aching muscles in a hot tub?

Do these muscles look tired and achy to you, huh? Look at that.

You tell him, dog.

Yeah. By the way, you got a little, uh, deer on cake up under there. Ooh, my

bad.

Yo, yo, what's cracking, player?

I'm Bedell Banks.

McDonald's High School All -American, more triple -doubles than any high

play in the country, dropped out of school, got his GED, went straight to

NBA draft.

Ooh.

You're not no cop or nothing.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I'm Flex Washington, a pro baller turned sports

turned pro baller. Cool.

And who your friend is?

Uh, who is my friend?

I don't know.

That's what I'm asking you.

This is my posse, man. Every good baller has a posse. No doubt, no doubt.

Posse!

Hey,

hey, man, what are you doing with my sneakers, man? What are you doing with

clothes? What are you doing with my posse?

Put me down, man.

Fellas, what are you doing? We had a whole fun sway thing going on here. Y

messing with our chi.

Hey, man, what are you doing with my toothbrush?

He just making sure my bling bling is bright bright.

Look for the jab.

Look for the jab.

Knock him out. I didn't even have to bite the thing off.

Keep it down, man. I'm trying to study my playbook. Look, man, if I want to be

bossed around, I go to my dad's girlfriend's house.

The last one, not the new one.

Listen, I gave up too much back home to be here, and I'm not going to let you

guys ruin it for me. My bad, Flexie Duke.

Sometimes I'll be selfish like that.

Sometimes I am selfish like that.

So we both wrong.

We still boys.

Lights out. That means leave.

I said leave.

But I ain't got no place to go.

Boy, you better come on out of here and stop playing with me.

Good night, you two princesses of Maine.

I kiss you girls on the forehead, but you might like it.

Hey, Brianna, it's Daddy.

Hi, Daddy.

Sweetie, I miss you.

Oh, I miss you, too.

So, how are you and Mommy Dearest getting along?

Do you think anyone would miss Mommy if she just, like, disappeared or

something? I mean, she wakes me up every morning at 6 a .m., makes me wear

sensible shoes, and she keeps telling me my boobies are little.

You think you got it bad. I got this roommate whose posse never lets me

I'm up so early, it's yesterday.

And my conditioning coach is so crazy.

I mean, he's like just... What part of lights out don't you understand, rookie?

Do I have to say it in Spanish?

El lightos ojos.

What part of bedtime don't you understand? The bed or the time?

But coach, I'm talking to my daughter. But mommy, I'm talking to my daddy.

It's late, Brianna. Say bye -bye, daddy.

Say bye -bye, baby girl.

Bye, daddy.

Bye -bye, baby girl.

your heat wave continues, Baltimore.

So check your grandparents because somebody's not going to make it.

I can't believe I have to find out you're moving to Nova Scotia from

You really hurt my heart, Brianna.

Look at my pain.

Dang, all I see is that one nappy wheelchair scene.

It looks like a little fist.

Oh, I miss all this nappy fancy group hug.

Oh, I miss you too.

I heard you're moving to Scotland.

Nova Scotia.

Whatever, as long as you're out of state.

muscles cramp, lungs feel like they're about to explode.

Flex, flex, flex.

How you feeling?

Oh, you know, I'm feeling like, I'm feeling like I'm good.

Yo, flex, flex.

Are you tasting Petty Dog? That's the first night of a stroke.

If you see my grandmama, tell her I'm sorry I got the wrong prescription.

Man, being in the NBA is a lot tougher than I remember.

Ooh, my muscles ache.

I can't concentrate because I'm always thinking about Brianna. And Vidal's

never sleep.

They're like vampires from Compton.

Well, get it together, man, because, look, here come some vets. Come on.

Vets? Man, that's Jack Matthews. It's hard to believe a 24 -year -old can be

called a veteran.

Man, he's 24 and a millionaire. He can call himself king if he wants.

Hey, yo, watch this.

Me and the fellas are waiting to be entertained.

You got that song ready yet?

Man, Jack, you better go ask one of the young guys, man. I'm too old for that

hazing thing.

You've been a rookie before, and you're a rookie now.

You know how it goes, so entertain me.

I hate to interrupt your little talent show, but I need to speak to you, Old

Spice.

Nice knowing you, rookie.

Whatever.

Look, Coach, I know what you're going to say.

You know, I gave it my best, and now that I'm about to get cut, I can say

never made the first round of cuts, son.

Wanted anything?

Selfish but not a hater.

That's what it is.

Stop being so melodramatic.

I'm not being melodramatic.

All I'm saying is that I'd rather die than go to Nova Scotia. Live with that,

basketball daddy.

Brianna, you just have to try to relax, okay? You just got to adjust.

Things will get better.

Are you coming back?

No, sweetie. I just made the first round of cuts. And if I make the next round,

I might make it in the NBA.

Oh, and maybe I'll see you on TV in my nice, comfy igloo.

So congratulations.

Love you.

Love you, too.

So I put some fabric softener up in your underwear. Now you should be fresh all

over.

Everything all right?

I'm not sure, man.

But if you get an Eskimo pie in the mail from Brianna, don't eat it.

She's taking this a lot tougher than I thought.

I just hope she doesn't hate me forever.

What's the worst that could happen, huh? I mean, she drops out of school, she

falls into the arms of an older father figure, maybe Don Cornelius.

I was just watching Soul Train.

Man, this Ricky Hayes thing is straight on whack, yo.

I didn't come here to be humiliated.

Does this dress make me look fat?

No, the dress is fine, but it makes you look easy.

Ha ha, laugh while you can, Flex.

They're on the way up here for you.

So, Washington, where's your dress? We thought you looked good in a little

chiffon. Look, fellas, you know, I'm down for a little fun and all, but there

are some things more important than basketball.

The old man's right.

Now, I don't mind a little hazing, but putting a brother in a clingy scoop

Where's the respect?

The respect's out there on the court, and we don't give it to you. You got to

earn it. Oh, yeah?

Then it's on.

Bring it.

At least you're thinking, Vidal. That means you're on your way.

Flex, you look great. That was probably the most amazing yet meaningless game I

have ever seen in my life.

How are you feeling? Well, you know, I'm feeling like I should feel, but I'm not

feeling like I thought I'd feel, but I don't know what to feel. You know, it

really makes me feel strange.

You feel me?

I'm feeling channels changing all across America.

Flex,

you're a real joy to watch out there, son.

Good ball handling.

Know how to move your feet? Two on two must be your game.

Because five on five isn't.

You've been cut.

I've been cut?

I'm sorry, son. It's a long season, and quite frankly, I don't think your heart

is in it.

You all right, son?

All right.

I'm ecstatic.

I can kiss you, but you probably like it.

Who told you? The towel guy?

He's a liar.

And bend on down. Put your head on my shoulder. Come on. I know you're trying

be brave. Let it out. Let it out.

You know, D, I'm glad this is over, man.

You know, this was my dream as a young man. But now that I'm older, I realize

that I can only play basketball for another, what, three, four years?

All right, two.

All right, four days.

But I can always be a good dad for the rest of my life.

You know, Coach Guillory was right.

My heart wasn't in it, man.

I miss my kid.

strong for you dog my dream is over goodbye little groupies

are

you

ready for me do you know what you're gonna say are you gonna be thick

we'll swallow because here he comes

Look, Brianna, you know how I feel about you.

And I've never tried to hide it. And I thank you for the saying, but since

you're leaving, I can't understand if you don't want to say anything.

If I knew this was going to happen, I wouldn't have pickles

for lunch.

I would have the salad.

Poppy seed. Poppy seed tastes good.

You talk too much.

Bye, Ernest.

I'll miss you.

I love you.

Hey, I bought you a slurp.

Thanks.

You okay?

Let's just go to Canada, eh?

Brianna, there'll be other boys.

Maybe.

But it's not just that.

I really like it here.

I love my school.

I even became a cheerleader, and I never thought I'd like that, but I do.

I met my best friend here.

Bear may be a little kooky, but I can depend on her.

And with Arnaz, it's... Never mind.

You don't understand.

You're wrong, Brianna.

God, you understand.

Dang, they're gone, man.

Why does Nicole always have to be on time?

The only time she was ever late was... Brianna.

Well, judging from the sogginess of the yellow moons and green clovers, they

left for approximately 45 minutes ago.

Dwayne, my baby is gone. She's out of my life. It's all my fault.

I was so wrapped up in myself and basketball.

Flex gotta live his dream.

You just had to have your way, didn't you, Flex, huh?

Flatter, flatter, flatter.

And now she's out of my life, man. My daughter's out of my life. Sweet Jesus,

take me.

Uh, Daddy?

Oh, I see you haven't left.

Sweetie, I thought I missed you.

What are you doing here?

I came to tell your mother that if she thinks she can take you away from me,

she's got another thing coming. You got cut, didn't you? And that, too.

Oh,

Daddy, I'm so sorry you got cut.

Well, at least I got to try, you know? But I just realized it was...

It was just a dream.

And you were there.

And you, too.

And you, too, Toto.

Listen, Dad, I've got good news. I'm not going to Nova Scotia. Mom realized that

my life is here now.

See, Flex?

Lady luck is looking out for you.

And because being around my daughter makes me happy, I'm moving to Baltimore.

Oh, ho, you must be talking about Baltimore, Florida. I don't want you in

town. Go back with the whales.

Daddy...

I told her you wouldn't mind. You don't mind, do you, Daddy?

Well, I don't mind at all.

Take her, sweet Jesus.

Oh, this is so exciting.

Nicole and Flex in the same town.

We're going to be like one big brown dysfunctional family.

Love you, Daddy. Love you, too, Netta.