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Come on, let's go. One, two, three, four.

We're gonna start a revolution.

We're gonna create a new solution.

We're gonna smash and break right through them all.

I see we're running out of energy.

What I would love is to be there on Saturdays like most normal people.

Oh, my goodness.

It's quiet.

All right, 6 .45.

Practice starts in 15 minutes.

twins and take off my sunglasses.

You do this to torture me, right?

Mom, you're going to make a change, right? Who cares? It's volleyball

not a beauty pageant. My friends will think I'm a double mint geek.

If you worry half as much about your game as you do about what your friends

think. Order!

Order in the kitchen.

All right, which one of you changed the last time? I did. You did not.

Changes. But, Mom... Choose.

You lose.

Fine.

I'll wear another sweatshirt. But I still say it looks better on me.

Let's go. You're going to be late.

Oh,

no way. This one's yours.

How on earth do you tell them apart?

Ah, it's easy.

Heidi's the one that gives me a migraine.

She had half the motivation of her sister.

Yeah, she likes to goof off. What kid doesn't? Scouts get that.

What do you mean, scouts?

You know, the scholarship thing.

Athletics, college.

It's a little early for that, don't you think?

San Diego State didn't think so. Or Hawaii.

Or SC.

They all had people looking at my daughter when she was their age.

You gotta be kidding.

Welcome to big -time recruiting.

It starts early. Nothing's official, of course. Nobody talks to a kid until

their senior year.

I'll be against the rules, but you can bet the big programs have their people

out there looking.

I'm surprised you haven't seen them at the twin school games.

Well, they don't really have school games.

They don't even really have a team.

What do you mean they don't have a team? Every school has a team.

Well, not Coast Christian. It's a small private school.

You know, if I were you, I would consider getting the girls into a larger

school, one with a really...

strong athletic program.

Well, I guess the scouts can recruit here just like they can at a big school.

Yeah.

When's the last time you saw a scout here?

You know, the game is getting better.

But you didn't have to get so bent about the net thing.

Dad's just trying to help.

No, he wants me to be like you.

What's that supposed to mean?

You're totally into volleyball. That's cool.

I like him a lot, too, but if Dad had it his way, it's all I'd ever do.

So he wants you to be a great player. What's wrong with that? Maybe it's not

what I want.

Or maybe it is. I don't know. There's just a lot of other things to check out

once you start high school, you know? Yeah.

Besides, I could do with a hell of a comparison.

Well, this is Heidi. Not bad, but she's no peasant.

Must be tough.

Spending your whole life playing catch -up.

I was talking about volleyball.

Just volleyball.

Sure, now I'm a cool little kid.

You know, soccer, piano, track. I'm just saying, it has to be hard.

Always being second best.

Well, you sure do brag a lot better than me.

Heck, I already kicked your butt in the living room. You beat me out by a

minute.

School starts Monday.

Larry, we can't just pick up and move that fast.

Well, we don't have to. I talked to the principal today and he agreed to give us

a few weeks to find a place. Really?

There is more to life than volleyball.

Well, yes.

There's careers and a comfortable life and all the things that start with

getting into a good college.

College? For Pete's sake, Larry, they're barely even teenagers.

Well, I understand that, Mary, but the scouts are already out there looking.

The girls have a gift. You can't deny that.

They have a lot of gifts.

Mary, we made a choice.

I could have gone for the big law firm and worked a ton of hours and never been

here. I know that. But we made a choice to be here for them, to make less money

so we could be around more.

So unless you have a rich uncle that I don't know about, girls are going to

scholarship money.

Hey, Mom. Hey, Dad.

Hey, girls. How was the beach?

Ooh, it was lots of fun. You know, beach best friends.

Kind of hard to screw that combo up.

I think we got home too soon.

Oh, no, no, no. We were just talking.

Talking? As in, why don't you girls get out of here and go watch TV or

something?

Actually, no.

This concerns you.

Sit down.

Heidi, Heather, you girls are different.

Dad, we already had this talk with Mom.

Yeah. No.

I mean, you're tall.

You're just noticing that.

And you're athletic, like your mother.

You've been given a special gift.

And your mom and I want to make sure that you take full advantage of that.

So, we're transferring you to a new high school.

What? What's Palos Verdes High School? It's a really great school with a super

sports program, the kind that gets you noticed by college scouts.

Just so we can play a stupid sport?

This is like a joke, right?

Heidi, I know that college seems like it's a lifetime away, but it's not. I

mean, Dad, what are we supposed to tell our friends?

You know, girls with half your ability... We're switching schools

.E. is better?

We don't have the money to send you both to college. Dad, you can't do this to

us! If you'll just listen to me for a second... Larry, Heidi, sweetheart. Mom,

Heather can do what she wants, but I'm not going, and you can't make me.

Heather, sweetheart, you want to talk about this? It's okay, Mom.

Dad's just doing what he thinks is best.

I am going to go talk to Heidi, and I want you to talk to Heather.

You heard her. I think she's fine with it.

Sometimes it amazes me at how little you know them.

Hey. Hi.

Hey.

Come on, Heidi.

You won't be late for your first day.

I can't believe he's making you go to another school.

What'd you do?

Nothing. Just this whole stupid scholarship thing.

Look, I'll call you tonight, okay?

Hey, we'll still hang out on weekends and stuff.

I mean, we'll still be friends, right?

Yeah, sure.

All right, you want me to come in with you, help you get settled?

No.

I'm glad you've done enough, really.

All right.

Look, it's going to be fine, I promise.

Have a good day.

I wonder how you get to that carpool.

I don't know, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't top it on the other end.

Here we go.

So many choices.

What do you think? Spanish or Italian for my foreign language?

I don't know. Let's just go.

I do like pizza.

Make it...

Oh, it's Italian.

Unbelievable.

We never had any of this stuff at our other school.

Yeah, we never had people stare at us like we were aliens.

Either.

We're tall.

We're twins.

We're new. They'll get over it. I mean, at least they're noticing us. You sure

got Will in a hurry.

I thought you didn't want to change schools.

This isn't a school. It's like a whole mini -mall of student activities.

I mean, fencing club, art club, fashion club.

I mean, how does anybody ever choose?

Here's a hint. You're here to play volleyball.

Yeah, in the spring.

That's when the season starts, so we can work out until then.

Mmm, correction.

If you can work out until then, I'm going to have fun. And it wouldn't kill

to do the same.

clubs over there carving up worms.

They're all set up for surgery.

I'm Zoe, president of the Jump Club. And you are?

Frightenly tall.

Yes, but I go by Heidi.

Sorry, my mouth's an early riser, but my brain sleeps in.

You know, normally I pressure you to join our club, but one, I'm exhausted,

two, well, I'm figuring the prom committee probably already snatched you

they're always looking for somebody like you to hang the really high

decorations.

I was thinking about going up for drama in my other school. Oh, really?

Yeah. When do I sign up?

Oh, right now.

Great. My first recruit.

Okay. Do you have any experience?

Um, a little singing at the beach.

And then there was that whole film thing. You know, Attack of the 50 -Foot

Woman.

You were in a real movie?

It was a joke.

Oh.

Does comedy.

Sort of.

really coach then stop standing around like statues girls come on let's do it

again this time somebody put some pressure on her please please nikki take

out 15 years 15 years would it kill you to send me some reinforcements

come on

How tall are you?

I don't know.

Just off of six feet, I guess.

My sister's just as tall.

There's two of you?

Yeah, my twin.

Thank you, God.

You ever consider playing basketball?

No. I'm a volleyball player.

Sorry I messed up your practice.

You are so cruel.

Excuse me?

Oh, uh, I was just saying...

If you're not doing anything until volleyball season, maybe you can go out

my basketball team.

I don't know. I haven't played very much. I'm probably not very good.

That's perfect. You'll fit right in.

I'll tell you what. Just promise me you'll think about it.

We could really use you.

Okay. I'll ask my dad.

Good. Thanks.

Bye.

All right, girls.

Let's do it again.

No.

Heidi, if you don't hang up, I'm cutting the phone lines. Now come eat.

I gotta go, Zoe. My dad's, like, having a duck.

Yeah, but I'll get directions tomorrow.

This is so great. Bye.

You are not going to believe this.

I just got invited to this great party Friday night.

Don't worry.

It's chaperoned. I think that is terrific, honey.

Well, maybe you can squeeze in dinner between now and then.

Feet on the floor.

So. Drama club? A party? Who knew the adjustment could be so hard?

Don't gloat yet. We still need to find a place to live.

Oh, we got plenty of time. I thought the principal said two weeks.

Yeah, two, four, six. It doesn't really matter. They never check up on those

things anyway.

Until we find a place, the girls will just have to keep a low profile.

Low profile?

Yeah, right.

I still think we should find someplace sooner rather than later.

Dad? I stopped by the gym today to get in a workout after school. Good girl.

Make me a happy man and tell me you went with her.

Sorry. I was busy having a life.

I met the basketball coach.

He wants me to go out for the team.

I didn't know you were interested in basketball.

I wasn't. But it looks like so much fun. And the coach seems really nice.

And it would be over by the time that volleyball started.

I think that is a fantastic idea.

You do?

Absolutely. I mean, you keep in shape, you work on your jumping. It's a perfect

tune -up for volleyball.

Good.

Heidi, this is something you should really think about doing.

How about I think of Heather doing it?

I was going to go out for the fall musical.

A musical? That's not going to... I think that's great, honey.

What show?

Wizard of Oz.

Zoe says I'm a lock -in for the tin man.

I think it's because I'm the only one tall enough to fit the costume.

Well, Heidi, one of these days your sister is going to be famous, and you

going to be sorry that you didn't put in the extra work.

And one of these days, I'm going to be at the Oscars thanking everybody but

Then he'll be sorry.

You are impossible, you know that?

Yes, if you were going to be there. Hey, check it out.

She's good.

I see Daddy said his little girl could come out and play.

Yeah, he thinks it'll help keep me in shape.

I'm Heather.

I don't care if you're Kareem Abdul -Jabbar.

Just get this straight.

This is my team.

So don't try to make a name for yourself here.

Lovely little thing, isn't she?

Yeah. Lovely.

This is a great comfort. I've been holding this axe in the air ever since I

rusted. I might have stood here forever if you hadn't come along.

How'd you happen to find me here anyway?

We're on our way to Emerald City to see the great operas.

Okay, has anybody else creeped out by this?

It's just an audition.

He's a stand -in. Just go with it.

Just make him lose the slippers, okay?

Yeah, you're right. That is kind of weird, huh?

Girls, let's try this.

Here's the situation.

Ten seconds left.

The other team has the ball and a two -point lead.

Madison, what are we in?

Big trouble.

I mean, what kind of defense?

Oh, that. Man to man.

Thank you.

Or in this case, woman to woman.

Shutting up, sir.

Heather, you take Nikki, the rest of you pick up a man, and let's get the ball

back. Let's go, girls. Come on.

Five, four, three.

Time's wasted.

Heather, Heather, Heather.

You can't let her get by you.

You're making it too easy. You got to cut her off. You got to make her pass

ball, okay?

All right, let's try it again.

Nikki, take it out. Come on, girls.

This is going to be easy.

Yeah, nothing but the hard part, memorizing a billion lines.

You're going to be great.

Here are the directions to the party.

I've got to get back in there.

But I'll see you tonight, okay? Okay.

Bye.

Stay with her, Heather.

Working inside, Nikki.

Sharp passes, girls.

Stay with her, Sandra.

I think you're going to need this.

Stay with her. Move your feet.

Like taking candy from a baby.

house or a hotel?

I thought a clown for my sixth birthday was a big deal.

Well, that was mean.

Just drop me around the corner, okay?

I had my driver drop me around the corner.

Driver?

Impressive.

Chloe,

who lived here as president? Yeah, like he could afford it.

Nicky Williams, he's here with her dad. He's some kind of investment guru.

Oh, yeah.

I wonder what it's like to live to face the fact.

Way out there. I mean, you're talking a whole nother zip code.

Right. I put it in my new teammates. Hey, Nikki Williams.

Current occupant and winning saint of the hardwood.

This is my new friend... Yeah, I know.

Heather. You met.

Oh, no, actually, I'm Heidi.

Heather is my twin sister.

Wait, there's two of you that tall?

What are your parents?

Skyscrapers? So you weren't the one at trial?

No, um, basketball's not really my thing.

Yeah, well, it's not your sister either. She doesn't know it yet.

Great house.

Thanks. I'll tell my dad next time he's in town.

You mean he lets you have a party when he's not here?

Actually, my uncle's here.

Sounds like Heidi's got a great tip, too.

Maybe we can throw a party there.

No.

See, we just moved here, and it'll take a while to settle down. I mean, you

know, pool guy, decorators, not to mention the boathouse. I mean, you know

it is with a place like that, right?

Oh, we should front a... Too sweet.

Yeah, way too sweet. So exactly where is this great crib?

Uh, like she said, uh, oceanfront.

Uh -huh. And does it have an address?

An address.

Yeah, uh, sure. It's 1984 All District.

I mean, you know that, um, that oceanfront street?

You mean Breezeway Drive?

Right. 1984 Breezeway Drive.

You told them what?

I panicked. I mean, Dad told us to keep a low profile, remember?

So your idea of a low profile is telling them that we live in a seaside castle?

Money is a big deal to these people.

I mean, what was I supposed to do? Oh, I'm Heidi. I live about a billion

south of here.

I wanted them to like me. So you made up an address, and you said that we have a

driver, and you wore my clothes.

I'm glad they're getting to know the real you.

I did use my own name.

Do I get partial credit for that?

No. No, I guess not.

I talked to a couple of coaches. They said you've already committed yourself

Princeton.

They're wrong.

I'm not making any decisions until after the season.

Tell you what, once you're done drooling, we'll warm up.

Sorry.

You're forgiven.

Galen Aldrin.

Every college wants him.

Not as bad as every senior girl.

I can see why.

Stopped by your place last night. Didn't see you there.

Maybe that's because 1984 Breezeway Drive is a windshield.

You live in a donut shop?

Why can't we do a sleepover?

Yeah, my sister kind of messed up the address.

Uh -huh.

Sure she did.

Around the world shooting, girls.

Let's go. Let's see some hustle.

Hi.

Hey.

Oh, Heidi.

Oh,

hurry up.

You guys are excited.

One of the guys in the play has this great boat.

His dad's going to cruise the harbor as we practice mine.

You want a cup?

Trapped on a boat. People doing munchkin voices.

I'm going to pass.

You're so blacked about the whole address thing, aren't you? No, I just

stick around.

Shoot some free throws. You've been practicing for like two hours.

Don't you ever take a break?

All the other kids have played before.

Gotta catch up.

Come on, Heidi, let's go.

They're waiting on me.

But this whole thing's worked out, us being here. Don't you think?

I just kind of miss my friends.

You know?

And it's weird.

It's doing so much stuff with her. Yeah, but even that's cool. I mean, you have

the whole basketball thing.

Yeah. And you've got the play.

And your friends. And for once, nobody's saying, this is Heidi. Not bad, but

she's no Heather.

I'm still saying that.

Heidi, are you coming or not?

I gotta go.

Not with my sunglasses.

They look better on me.

They look the same, doofus. We're twins.

Oh yeah.

Nice shot.

Oh yeah, what are you making fun of the old man?

Absolutely. Let's see what you got.

Come on, take it to the old man.

going again tomorrow.

Well, actually, there's been a little change in plans.

I talked to Heather's coach today.

Okay, so?

So, I told him that you'd be coming out for the team.

The basketball team?

Yeah.

You did this without asking me?

Heidi, it's really important that you get yourself noticed by the right

But, Dad, what about the play?

Maybe in a year or so there'll be time for that, but right now... This is so

unfair!

Heidi, your future's in sports. It's not some school play.

What's wrong?

Like you don't know.

You put him up to it. Put him up to what?

Congratulations. I'm back in your shadow. I hope you're happy.

Heidi, stop. What are you talking about?

Dad's making me go out for the basketball team, but I'm thinking you

knew that.

Wait, you can't just quit.

Where are we supposed to find another Tin Man?

I told you, I don't have a choice.

Defense, stand.

I had nothing to do with this. It was all Dad's idea.

Yeah, right.

Hey, you want to join them? You just lose the lip. And all of you, start

thinking about teamwork.

Now let's go again.

Nikki, take it out.

care of the ball.

Don't throw it away.

All right, let's do it again. Nikki, take it out. This time, girls, watch

passes. Black going this way. Come on, girls.

Where were you? You were supposed to get that pass.

I don't always know what you're thinking.

Dad, don't forget I have a game this afternoon.

I'll do my best to be there.

Good luck.

Nicky, score 50.

is going to get one last chance to show me something before I make my final cut.

So there's no need to be nervous. Don't be nervous. Just go out and play and

have fun.

Now, the Red -Black Game is a great tradition here at PV.

All your friends and your families are here to watch you, and I know they're

as proud of you as I am.

Okay, let's go. Bring it in here.

Come on.

Now, Sea Kings on three. Ready?

One, two, three. Sea Kings!

In the center for the red team, number 30, Heather Burge.

And jumping at center for the black team, number 21, her twin sister, Heidi

Burge. Make my pick, sis.

It's going to be a long night for you. I don't think so. One second best, always

second best.

No, you're neither.

You're a ball hog with a sorry attitude. Now sit down.

What?

You're out of the game. Sit.

Ashley, check in for Nikki.

Red team, come here. Let's go. Black team, let's go.

Okay, everybody, now play hard. Play good defense. Come on.

Teamwork on three. Ready?

One, two, three.

Teamwork!

Nice footwork on the three -pointer. Maybe you should take a ballet.

Maybe you should check the scoreboard. You're down by ten.

When is that one?

I trusted you with two weeks, Mr. Burge, and apparently you felt no interest in

complying with that.

I'm going to send the girls' transcripts to a school in your district with a

recommendation that they be enrolled immediately.

If anybody has any questions, have them give me a call.

Look, Mr. Jensen, I'm sorry.

All right? I blew it.

I should have looked harder.

But please don't penalize my daughters for my screw -up.

They like it here. They're doing well here.

Please.

All right.

Find something before the Christmas holidays or don't come back after the

Mr. Burge, this time I'll be checking up on you myself.

Count on it.

Well?

See, you make it right at the bowling alley, and then we're home.

Well, this is it.

Sandy's sore?

Right. We're moving into an infected wound.

Oh, the H is missing. It's Sandy Shore.

Give it a chance.

It's a lot better inside. Come on in.

Oh, Mom.

Come on, you guys.

You know, the girls haven't spoken to me since we stopped unloading.

And that surprises you?

Look, I'm going to miss our old house as much as you are. But we are not going

to be able to find that in this school district. Not for what we can afford.

I could use a little support here, Mary.

It's not the house.

We could live in a box for all I care, as long as my family is happy. And

clearly, that is not the case. So if you want my support, do something about it.

I was only thinking about the girls' future.

Would you stop with the future for once?

Now, I am always there for them, Mary. Yes, you are always there for them, as a

coach, as a cheerleader, as all the things they already have.

They could use a little more father.

So what am I supposed to do, Mary?

Apologize for pointing them in the right direction?

They have got opportunities here.

They have opportunities that most kids only dream about.

Maybe it's not their dream.

Maybe it's only yours.

I finished unpacking all my stuff.

There wasn't really room for all of it, though, so I had to get rid of your bed.

I hope you don't mind.

I'm sorry.

For what?

For lying to Nikki.

Maybe we'd still be in our old house, in our own rooms.

The school would have found out sooner or later.

And, um...

Mom told me that you didn't have anything to do with the basketball thing

either. That it was all Dad's idea.

So, I guess I owe you an apology for that, too.

You think?

I said I was sorry.

You know, I knew how much you wanted to be in that play.

And I never would have done anything to mess that up.

I know that now.

You should have known it then.

I may want to clock you now and again, but you're still my sister.

Not to mention... my best friend.

Thanks.

I'm gonna go see if Mom needs help in the kitchen.

I'll play you for it.

For what?

The bed.

You said you got rid of mine, so that means there's one left.

Oh, like this is fair. Me against Miss Basketball Star.

Once second best, always second best.

It's not like it's your fault.

Go.

Oh! Unbelievable!

Let's hear it again.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

What is it with that weird foot thing anyway?

It's my version of the Ali shuffle.

Now you see it, now you get knocked out.

Well, if it isn't the Redondo Hillbillies.

Surprised to see you're still around. Get used to it. Be moved.

Oh, well.

There goes the neighborhood.

Don't worry about it. Just work on our game.

Look, guys, this is bogus.

Teammates don't do this to each other.

I mean, so what if we're not rich like you guys?

It's got nothing to do with that. You lied to us.

She means don't do that either.

Sorry. Don't be.

It's play from basketball.

Come on, Mickey. Pass the ball now.

Keep moving.

Get open, Heidi.

Heather, get open. Come on. Look inside, Madison.

Sharp pass it.

Look inside, Mickey. Come on.

Mickey, what are you doing?

Heidi, you got your team.

Come on, girl.

Let's go.

Teamwork. Pass the ball, Nikki. Come on.

I know you're a good dribbler. Show me you can pass the ball.

Oh, come on. Madison, what are you doing out there? Come on. Move the ball.

Heidi, you too.

Heather. Nikki.

Get your hands together.

Everybody, move the ball.

Look down low.

There she is. Come on. Look at her knees.

Nicky. Nicky.

Nicky, pass it.

Nicky. No.

Nicky.

You're bright, girls. Who can tell me the definition of that word?

Madison, put your hand down.

But you girls have no idea what it means to play like a team.

You're playing this stupid game of keep away from the twins, so naturally

they're ignoring you.

And you, Nikki.

Nikki, you're running around firing off these wild shots like you're Wiley Earp

in tennis shoes.

Wyatt Earp. His first name is Wyatt.

Wyatt, Wiley, who cares?

You know, I got half a mind to just tear up that invitation.

What invitation?

We got invited to this big tournament.

What they saw in you guys, I don't know.

But you know what? It doesn't matter. We would have had to spend Christmas in

New York and... You know, I'll just tell them no.

We can't make it.

Maybe we ought to think about this.

You know, I can't do this to you girls. It'd be like throwing you to the lions.

Some of the best teams in the country will be there, and they will eat you for

dinner if you can't learn to play together.

willing to learn to play together like a team?

Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

Let's do this.

All right. Okay, okay. Okay, but here's the deal. It's not a free ride.

You're going to have to pay some of your own way.

Are we all in?

Yeah. Not a problem for us.

What about you guys?

Looks like we're going to New York.

50 bucks? That's great, but we're still $20 short.

I don't know what else to do.

I already said he wasn't going to spot us anymore.

We've hit up every place in town for donations.

Hmm.

Maybe not everything.

What are you talking about?

See you on the plane.

I'll wave from first class.

I hope she's not sitting next to you -know -who.

Oh, oh, she's gotta be. I mean, there's only like eight seats up there. What?

That poor lady.

up with something.

Yeah, apparently it's like super contagious.

We heard you talk to the agent, but don't worry. If you get it, there's a

for everything these days.

Have a nice flight.

A shot?

I hate shots.

All right, that's it. I'm cashing this baby in for coach.

Our new champions, the Crusaders from St.

Lazarus Academy.

Chins up.

We've got a lot of good teams this week.

We just didn't have enough to win at all.

We've played good, but I know you can play better.

Come on now.

Hey, I'm proud of all of you.

Coach?

Congratulations. Thank you. The team played their hearts out, and we look

forward to seeing them here in the future. Thank you. And for the first

the history of the tournament, the most valuable player award goes to a player

not on the winning team.

Congratulations, Heather.

Good job, Heather.

was here. My mom is as freaked out about theater as me.

You know, you really ought to see this while you're here. It's awesome.

Oh, I wish.

We're leaving for the airport, though, in a minute. We just have to get some

food. Oh.

You know, the play turned out okay.

Lizard of Oz.

Other than the fact that the Tin Man costume swallowed Marvin.

Oh, I should get going, though. The bus is waiting.

Yeah. Okay.

Bye. See ya. Oh, Heidi!

There's going to be an awesome drama camp this summer. You ought to think

it. You're really good.

Where's my dad?

Oh, he's still in Chicago.

But he asked me to tell you that he sure is sorry he couldn't be here.

I'll go get your bags and be right back.

which ones they are. We'll just be a second.

Okay, before we run off and do our little Girl Scout goody to the day, can

remind you of something?

What? She turned us in.

So? So she's not exactly on my Christmas list.

Okay, I like you a lot better when you didn't show your soft side.

Hey.

What's the deal with your dad?

Just leave me alone, okay?

We can do that.

See? I told you it was a waste of time.

Merry Christmas, Nikki.

It's in Chicago.

In business.

Surprise, surprise.

Is there another Christmas?

I'm sorry.

Yeah, me too.

Look, I'm the one that should be saying that.

I've been riding you guys pretty hard.

I guess it just got a little crazy when I wasn't the star of the team anymore.

You know, we know this place that serves a late -night Christmas dinner. Want to

join us?

I don't know.

Ready, Richard?

Beats going home to an empty mansion.

You want to take the limo?

It's paid for.

Cool.

Now, what are these things?

Dad's infamous bacon, bean, and cheese sandwiches.

They're all the new tradition.

Yeah, I told you the food was awful.

Okay, don't even ask me for the recipe, because I'm taking it with me to the

grave. Where it belongs.

Okay, who's ready for another one?

Sorry, Dad.

Big stretch run.

Second half of the season.

Yeah. Don't want to get too beefy.

That night, say we work off dinner with some food.

It's one o 'clock in the morning. Which shows what committed players we are.

Yeah. Committed to not barfing.

Well, what do you think? You want to play in the kitchen?

Okay.

Maybe they ate on the plane.

Yeah, maybe.

Yeah. You go, girl. You guys are unbelievably lucky to live here, you

Yeah. Why would we want to live in a palace like yours when we've got this

garden spot?

Because we've got a mom who cares and a dad who's more interested in you.

Then it don't pay.

Uh, you're catching him on a good day.

Hey, we can talk trade anytime.

Oh, come on. Your dad can't be that bad.

Well, you're probably right.

I don't see him enough to know for sure.

Ouch.

I don't know.

I just thought that maybe if I was the best on the team, you might want to

around for him, you know?

Yeah.

A star of a crummy high school team. No wonder he doesn't give a rip.

I wouldn't say we're crummy.

You live here? And

sleep here when people aren't keeping me awake.

Merry Christmas, Josh. That's it, I'm moving in.

Don't tell anyone.

I borrowed this from the sign out front.

I'm serious, Missy H.

You guys just finished the tournament, right?

Yeah.

We lost in the finals.

Not surprised.

I've seen some of your games.

You guys don't play much like a team.

You sound like our coach.

Well, we're getting along a lot better now.

Yeah, well, I can give you some pointers if you want.

We don't want to keep you awake.

The heck we don't.

Well, I'm up now.

For starters...

You got to knock off the screwy shots, Nikki.

You're a passer like Magic Johnson.

Magic.

I like that.

Okay.

I'm going to set up here.

You guys, what's up with this freaky twin thing?

What freaky twin thing?

You know like where one of you passes the ball in the middle of nowhere and

all of a sudden the other one shows up?

I think it's pretty cool.

All right, Heather.

You're going to set up underneath.

And you're going to set up here.

Here?

No, no, no, no, no.

Here.

I'm sorry.

Here?

No.

Here.

Three passes, then you can shoot.

Okay.

Here we go.

Okay.

Bob, Heidi, Bob.

Ah! Oh!

What?

It's done.

Heidi, you're going to take the free throws.

Me? Now listen. After Heidi makes the free throws, we get the ball back.

Now, Mickey, you take it out.

Inbound it to Heidi.

Heidi, you hang on to that ball. Two seconds. Just two seconds. Make them

you. You understand?

Yeah. Okay, good. Come on, girls. Get in here.

Okay, Seeking's on three. Ready?

One, two, three.

You got a hot hand. So go back in the bleachers and cool down. Go sit down.

Look, I know 10 big time programs that are sending people to the finals

expecting to see my daughters in uniform.

Do not blow this.

this for two hours.

Galen, give me the ball.

This is crazy. You're gonna wear yourself out before the finals.

Nobody's making you stay. Would you listen to me for a second? Just play.

I've got to get you upstairs. It's already swelling.

Help me get her up. Come on.

How you feeling?

Stupid. No, I meant the ankle.

You know, you played a good game.

Not good enough.

The scoreboard said you won.

Unless you're keeping score a different way.

Are you?

It's not fair, Mom.

Basketball was supposed to be my thing.

So she had a better night.

Now, I'm not sure that's true, honey, but even if it were, there is always

to be someone better, whether it's Heidi or somebody else.

For me, it was Emily Naibo.

I swam against her at the Nationals.

All year long, I was the best in my conference, and she was the best in

That day, we were going to find out who was the best in the country.

And?

And...

She beat me by about 103 yards.

I was really disappointed, but it didn't mean I wasn't good. And even though I

didn't win, I still loved to swim.

Do you like to play basketball?

Yeah. I love it. It's blessed.

And play for that reason.

Not because you think you need to be better than your sister or because you

to live up to what your father wants you to do.

Play. Because you love it.

But you quit.

If you love swimming so much, how come you stopped?

Because I found something I love more.

Being a mom.

I love you.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Arlington Arena.

This is the first time we've taken off of how it's running CK.

Now the question on everyone's mind is how will how it's running match up with

our first center and star player, Heather Burge.

Heather is sideline with an ankle injury. She's got to be a crushing blow

CK. And we're not really sure what adjustments Coach Ishii has actually

take on this powerful face of the offense.

Check that out. Coach is talking about.

Too bad they're not going to get to see you play.

Knock it off.

I already feel bad enough for letting your team down.

You're just going to have to carry us this time.

You can do it.

So get out there.

You got it.

And 61, she's a question.

Number 21.

Get ready to jump.

Ball's up in the air.

They're doing a good job of shutting down Heidi. They're coming across a weak

side double, so that means that somebody has to be open.

Now you girls are going to have to step up and get your open shot.

Jesse finally showed up.

Told you he'd be hanging out with his scout.

That's my dad.

We'll need another foul shooter, but that means she's out.

Okay.

What do you think, Nick?

I don't know.

Can you stay in?

I can do it.

You'll find a one -armed player.

Coach, throw as long as you can.

What are you talking about?

Heather, where are you going?

This is what we're going to do.

After Nikki makes the free throw, we've still got to get the ball back. We've

got to force a turnover.

Then it's all quick timeout. Okay? Everybody clear?

Yeah.

Good. Let's go.

Seachings on three. Ready?

One, two.

Played your hearts out. Heidi, fuck. All I'm asking for.

Don't worry about her. She can't hurt us.

What do you think you're doing?

Everybody in the building knows they're getting you the ball for the last shot.

They're going to have defenders all over you.

Put me in, coach.

It's a good idea, but you can't even walk, let alone put up a jump shot. I

have to shoot. I'll be a decoy.

Maybe I can even pull a few defenders off Heidi.

You know what?

This is my work.

All right, listen up. This is what we're going to do.

Okay.

Madison, you inbound the ball.

You get it to Nikki. Nikki, you work it around to Heather at the high post.

Now, Heather, if they come out and guard you, you hit the open play.

But if they don't, you're going to have to take the shot.

Okay?

Now, come on, girls. We can do this. Let's win this thing.

Let's go.

Come on. Now, on three. Ready?

One, two, three.

have enough momentum to take this ball game.

And it's Madison Strickland inbounds to Nikki Williams.

Ever seems content to just hang on to the ball.

I am so incredibly proud of you. We both are. Thanks.

You did it, Dad.

You did it. You were great, honey.

Thanks. Oh, I'm so glad you're here.

What turned him around?

I don't know.

But I owe both of you an apology.

Heather, I shouldn't have put so much pressure on you.

And Heidi, I shouldn't have made you go out for the team.

You're right.

But we're glad you did.

Let's go home and order a pizza.

Mr. Burge, I'm just curious.

Who do you think is the money player now?

Well, it looks like I've got two money players here.

I'm sorry I got so hot -headed before.

I'll tell you what. Just don't move until they graduate and we'll call it

okay? That's a deal.

Hey, you ought to think about getting them into some basketball camps this

summer. Your girls have a big future.

Oh, yeah. We're going to play college ball.

Maybe more.

There's talk of a woman's pro league.

A pro league?

Dad!

Okay, there's plenty of time to think about the future later.

Tonight we're going to celebrate.

Yeah!

Besides,

Heidi, I think you've already got plans for the summer, don't you?

I do.

Yeah, something about a drama camp?

You know anything about that?

It's going to be a long night for you. I don't think so. Once second best,

always second best.