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KJ: When did I first fall in love with football?

It was back when I was around 4 or 5 years old.

Ava: Ready. Set. Hike!

Yes, KJ! Go, KJ!

2 Mississippi...

KJ, voice-over: I remember the day.

He's got it!

-Go, KJ! -KJ!

Ava: Run, KJ!

KJ, voice-over: My heart was racing so fast

while my little legs were carrying me down the field

as fast as they could.

There was so much joy that day.

And then, uh, I grew up, and the pressure set in.

All right, KJ. Come on.

Ava: Come on. KJ: Set. Go!

Singer: ♪ Where do I start, y'all know I'm him ♪

♪ No hate in my heart, it's grit to the brim ♪

♪ Got me a parcel... ♪

Oh, come on. You gotta reach for it.

That's all right, son.

Ready. Set. Go.

Singer: ♪ They ain't give me no spot, had to carve it out ♪

♪ And this fire inside me too big ♪

♪ Ain't no way you can stomp it out ♪

Ava: All right. All right. That's a little long.

Come on. You gotta catch that.

♪ You don't know what it's like ♪

♪ Say you can beat me ♪

-♪ All joking aside... ♪ -Set. Go.

♪ We all know the truth gonna show in the light ♪

♪ The secret is all in the mental ♪

Ready. Set. Go.

♪ This ain't accidental ♪

♪ Look at us, on top ♪

♪ I don't care if it hurt, I won't stop... ♪

How's he doing?

He'd be doing a lot better if his teammates could catch.

-♪ Work, work, work ♪ -Yeah!

KJ: Ready. Set. Go.

-♪ Work ♪ -♪ I'm goin' in ♪

♪ Work, work, work... ♪

Yeah, I don't think that's on them.

♪ Work, work ♪

♪ I'm goin' in ♪

♪ They all talk ♪

♪ I'mma put in the work ♪

♪ Work, work, work ♪

Hey, uh, Coach Kenny,

you, uh, you leaving already?

You know, we still got that big rematch.

Some of my assistant coaches are still out there,

but I came here to see Khalil Edwards,

and he's a no-show, so...

Oh, no. He's coming, sir.

He just... he had an emergency this morning,

but he will be here. I know it.

And trust, you don't wanna miss out

on seeing that guy play.

I mean, he's got this natural-born gift thing.

Also, Kwanjae and Ellis,

did you catch them in the agility drills?

Look, I think they have a lot to offer GAU.

If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were their coach

rather than their competition.

I'm just looking out, sir.

You know, today is important for a lot of people.

I can see that,

but is it important for you?

I haven't seen you compete much today.

Uh, ye... yes, sir. Of course it is.

All right. Time to prove it, kid.

I assumed that KJ would be in a more secure space

now that he knows we're here

and that we're getting back together.

But you saw him out there.

What do you think the issue is?

I mean, the touch was a little off on his throws

but it's probably because he didn't properly warm up.

I think it's more than that.

I think that playing superhero all day is

starting to take its toll.

And that's on me.

Hey...

we are here, we are fixing everything one step at a time.

Yeah.

How'd your call with Jordan go?

Yeah, it was cool.

Babe?

Look, I didn't cry, if that's what you're asking.

I mean, maybe a little Denzel "Glory" tear.

Hey, I know it's not easy asking another man

to take in your son.

But it was the best decision for KJ.

So when are you gonna tell KJ

that you're not gonna be here next year?

Definitely not now, not after what we just watched.

No, he needs to stay locked in on the scrimmage.

I mean, thankfully, we got Khalil here now,

so we got all the pieces to make it great,

but as for next year,

yeah, we'll have that conversation tonight.

Hey, Dad, uh, I set up a meet and greet

with some of the coaches.

Stop. [Chuckles]

Look, I'll get to 'em. I've already spoken to a few.

Yeah, but some of the coaches, they just wanted...

KJ, I got this.

Now, will you please go and get warmed up

for the scrimmage?

Uh, OK, yeah, cool.

Sweetie.

You feeling all right?

Me? Yeah, I... I'm good.

Really?

'Cause I saw you struggling earlier

during drills.

I promise it's all good.

I just need some time to warm up, like Dad said.

Ma, you don't need to worry, OK?

I'mma turn up for the showcase.

Cassius: See, I told you. It's gonna be fine.

Gotta stop worrying. It's all good.

Ava: I will always worry.

KJ: Can we just make sure that the coaches have

plenty of ice waters in their tent?

And, uh, let's have a few bottles

that are room temp just in case.

Thank you.

Yo, aren't you supposed to be out here

warming up for the scrimmage?

Hey, come on, man. I just got that one.

Dude, I've been here 20 minutes

and you ain't stopped moving once.

You got your moms and pops here to help now, plus me.

It's time for you to stand down and get locked in.

Look, I'm just trying to make sure that

everything goes well today.

And it won't for you if you don't get

your head in the right place in time for this scrimmage.

Look, I know we cool and all now, but that don't mean

I'mma take it easy on you out there on that field.

Wait. Did you just admit that we're friends?

No, I said we're cool.

No, you said "cool and all," which encompasses friends.

Bro, you be cool with the mailman,

that don't make you homies.

[Chuckles] Whatever you say.

[Scoffs] Bro, what's really going on?

Why I feel like you looking for any excuse

not to go out there and handle business?

[Chuckles]

Well, fool, that's... that's crazy.

Is it? You forget I know you now.

I know how that brain of yours works

and how much pressure you been putting on yourself

to go out there and show up and show out

in front of all these coaches.

I already heard you sucked in the one QB drill

you did participate in.

OK, so you going for brutal honesty.

So now what? All of a sudden,

you scared to QB a game in front of all these coaches

in case your best ain't good enough?

You want real brutal honesty?

Get your head out of your ass and remember what's at stake...

the dream, your dream, the NFL.

And the next step to that dream is out there

with all them D1 coaches.

KJ, this is your moment to shine.

And what if I don't shine?

What if you do?

Bro, we started this thing together.

Now let's cross the finish line together.

You're right.

It's game time, all or nothing.

Let's work.

[Exhales]

Come on. I had to get him the wings.

That's his favourite.

I don't why you needed me to come with you

to get my dad's food.

You could've done this by yourself.

Right. And then I would've missed

the beautiful opportunity to hear you complain.

I mean, you know it's music to my ears.

-Ha ha. -Mm-hmm.

Look, you know how you needed

a moment to yourself once you got released?

Your dad just needs the same thing.

What do you mean? He's had plenty of space.

The only time I was up under him was

to get him updated on what he missed

while he was gone, what happened when I was detained,

caught him up on some "Love Island" tea

because even though he pretends to hate it,

he really loves it, and then I also went...

Ah.

[Chuckles]

I guess you are right. [Chuckles]

Plus, he just... he did not want you sitting in the house,

stuck all day, especially after the week you had.

He wanted you to get out, live your life, be a kid.

Oh, is that what you're doing?

Because it seems like all this running around

you've been doing is to keep yourself busy

so you can avoid Breonna.

Look, ain't nobody avoiding nothing.

I'm just taking care of what needs to be taken care of.

I know things between you and Miss Breonna are

still kinda stressed, and I just hope

it's not on account of me.

No. Why would you think that?

I mean, OK, a lot has happened for all of us this week.

And I know I didn't always come across

as her biggest fan,

but the fact that she helped get my dad released

after the way I treated her at your dinner

earlier this week says a lot about her as a woman.

And she really loves you.

I'm... I'm not so sure about that... that last part.

I mean, what, I'm... I'm not the same Coop

she fell in love with in law school.

I'm finally getting back to myself.

And I got a new journey I need to start on.

I'm just not sure if it's fair to drag her on it.

Well, there's a difference between taking somebody

on a ride when you don't know where you're going

versus having somebody with you on a journey

when... you have a clear destination.

Wow. Dinsberg has no idea what they're missing out on.

But before I start this new journey,

there's some things from...

Here you go.

My past I need to face.

I think we both do.

KJ: All right. Let's go. Let's go.

Let's get it. Let's get it. Let's get it.

[Players speaking excitedly]

Let's go.

Hey, do you have a second?

Uh, hey, yeah. Yeah, sure.

Look, I'm really sorry for blowing you off like that

earlier today.

I mean, hell, we can just add that

to the many things that I'm sorry for

when it comes to you.

Look, I was just thinking...

Before you start telling me how big of a jerk you acted,

I wanna say, we're actually all good.

No apology necessary.

I was so angry at you,

and then I realised that

it wasn't my heart that was broken.

My feelings were just hurt.

There is nothing "just" about that.

I'm really, really sorry, Tori.

When you first came to Beverly,

I was an emotional wreck from my cheer injury,

and you really helped me get through that.

You were my best friend,

and that's why I felt betrayed.

Yeah, and you were my first friend.

I don't think I would've survived

that move from the Bay if it wasn't for you.

But I screwed up as your boyfriend

and even more so as your friend.

I really wish I could just undo it all.

We can just chalk it up to high school growing pains.

[Both laugh]

Yeah, there's, uh,

there's been a lot of that going around.

You made some mistakes,

but you're not a horrible person.

You were a great friend,

and, hopefully, we'll be able to get back

to that point again, but in the meantime,

I do wish you all the best

and I want you to go after whatever it is

that you want, even if that includes Amina.

Don't act so shocked.

I was never your person,

and I realise that you weren't mine,

and that's totally cool.

But we both know who yours is.

Good luck out there, Oakland.

Voice of ICE agent: We're gonna need you

to come with us.

Voice of Ms. Perez: Come with you where?

Get... get...

get your hands off of me.

I already told you, I'm allowed to be here legally

under DACA.

Voice of Amina: Let her go!

[Sound of students screaming]

Man: Amina?

[ICE agents shouting]

Amina?

Sorry. Sorry.

Hey, Coach.

I wasn't expecting anyone to be here on a Saturday.

I was just passing through. Uh, forgot my laptop.

Um, why are you here?

I'm not really sure.

I guess testing out a theory.

I'm hoping that what went down with ICE the other day

doesn't overwrite

all the good I've experienced here.

I don't know. I don't know.

Well, who says what went down the other day

wasn't a good thing?

Um...

No, no, no.

What... what I meant was

that what you did opened a lot of eyes.

It opened mine,

and you did a good thing, a brave thing.

Anybody would've done what I did.

And that's what we'd all like to think...

that given the chance that we'd be just as courageous

as you were in the moment.

But you know who doesn't have to wonder about that?

You.

[Chuckles]

You are a remarkably brave young lady,

who performed a remarkably brave act

for Ms. Perez and those students.

Just make sure that factors into your processing. Yeah?

Yes, sir. Thank you.

Hmm.

All right. Well, shouldn't you be at that, uh, showcase

with your knucklehead friend Khalil and Coach Baker?

You didn't hear?

Coach Baker's sister went into early labor this morning,

so he's not at the showcase.

He's at the hospital with her right now.

Wait. How... how she's doing?

Well, she's fighting for her and her twins,

but doctors said it would've been a different story

if Khalil hadn't found her and helped stabilise her

until the paramedics arrived.

Khalil Edwards?

Yeah. That's why he missed most of the showcase

this morning.

He was literally saving lives.

Not too bad for a knucklehead, right?

Announcer: Welcome to the Beverly vs. Crenshaw

Championship Showcase.

It's game time for this highly anticipated scrimmage

between two L.A. powerhouses,

the moment we've all been waiting for.

Thanks.

Jordan's not here to coach your team,

so I'm gonna have one of my assistants

step in for you guys.

The hell you will.

Their coach is right here.

I thought you couldn't be associated with the showcase

because it's unsanctioned.

Bobby: Something I learned along the way is that

sometimes you gotta deal with the legalities later.

But right now, my boys need me.

You know it's OK to say you learned that from Coach J.B.?

Don't get benched before we even start.

[Laughter]

-Home team calls it. -Heads.

Referee: Heads it is. Beverly will start on offence.

KJ: Thanks. Khalil: That's cool.

We don't need the head start.

Oh! Oh, so you talking smack already.

You know it.

KJ: All right. Let's see if you can back it up.

Cassius: Fellas, it has been a long journey

leading up to this point.

Safe to say it's been a week from hell for everybody.

Bobby: Now, you have been tested in ways

that most grown men would crumble under.

But you stood in the face of that adversity

and you didn't blink.

You watched as a damn invasion unfolded

in front of you and didn't bat an eye.

It takes real-life situations, hero moments,

like raising your voices as a generation

to stand up for each other.

Bobby: Or stepping in to help save a pregnant mother

reminds us that life is a gift,

and that begins with the moment we have now.

Cassius: Now, I'm not gonna tell you

to go out there and play this scrimmage

like it's a championship game or to take no prisoners.

Bobby: And I'm gonna tell you. Remember the game you love.

The game that you were born to play.

And remember the gift that God gave you.

Now, get out there, have some fun,

and enjoy the moment.

Cassius: Let's get it! Bobby: Bring it in!

Hey, Chargers on me, Chargers on 3.

KJ: Eagles on me, Eagles on 3.

-1, 2, 3. -Eagles!

Chargers!

KJ: Let's go! Let's go.

Let's go. Let's go!

[Players speaking excitedly]

Singer: ♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪ [Blows whistle]

Announcer: Beverly starts the day on offence

with junior Kingston Jeremy at quarterback.

♪ I'm goin' lights out... ♪

KJ: Hey, we got 2 wide, 2 wide.

Ready?

Singer: ♪ I live the life these... dream about ♪

♪ They won't admit it... ♪

Set. Go.

♪ All that capping in your rapping ♪

♪ Boy, you never did it, I could never get this up ♪

♪ That's cause I'm too committed ♪

Announcer: 20 yards.

That's one heck of a start for this offence.

-Whoo! -That's how you do it!

Announcer: It's definitely mother-approved.

Hey, Khalil, nervous where?

I got ice in these veins. Ha ha!

All right, bro.

Ready? Break.

♪ Shine bright like a diamond with the lights out... ♪

Ready.

Set. Go.

♪ The world is mine and you know I want it right now ♪

Ooh.

♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

[Cheering]

Singer: ♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

KJ: Hey, that was luck, Khalil.

Yeah, luck is when skill meet opportunity.

Plenty more where that came from, my boy.

♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

[Captains shouting commands]

Ready. Go.

♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

[Whistle blows]

-Whoo! -Yeah!

Announcer: With that quarterback keeper,

Beverly evens things up.

Let's do this. What's up?

Come on, now.

♪ I'm goin' lights out... ♪

Set. Go.

Singer: ♪ Lights out, lights out ♪

♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

♪ Lights out, lights out ♪

♪ I'm goin' lights out ♪

Announcer: Touchdown, Chargers,

on a beautiful pass from Khalil Edwards.

That's the end of the second quarter.

This rematch from the playoffs

is everything you thought it would be,

with Crenshaw taking a 7-point lead into halftime.

[Indistinct chatter]

These boys out here balling today.

That's why I wanted to get you guys out here.

There is some great talent on both squads.

And Jordan told me this Khalil Edwards kid was good,

but I didn't know he could spin a football like that.

That is kudos to Jordan.

I mean, he saw a kid in need,

wanted to help turn his life around,

and as a bonus, got one hell of a QB out of it.

Where was he this morning?

Um, saving Olivia James' life.

-Wait. Liv? -Mm-hmm.

Is everything OK?

It is now thanks to Khalil.

I mean, not only can he spin a football,

but he is great under pressure, too.

Coach Kenny: That's good to know.

All right, man.

All right, Coach. Thanks.

Hey, Auntie Coop, uh,

you weren't back home when I went

to check on my dad, so just making sure

you're OK.

You said something earlier about

facing the past,

so I did.

And I was reminded that

even our toughest days are still blessings

because we learn our own strength through those moments.

Look, you have faced a lot in your past, Auntie,

and I know it wasn't ever easy, but it all made you

the badass that you are today.

So just keep that in mind while you're processing

or whatever you're doing.

Love you.

Hey.

How's your dad?

Great. Great, actually.

He was just released today,

so he's at home taking a nap.

That's really great news.

I'm really happy for you guys.

Thank you. That means a lot.

Have you been here the whole game?

No. I came to support... the guys.

So listen, I still owe you a big apology

for my part in...

No. Let's not make it about the boy.

A couple years from now, this will all be whatever.

You're home, your dad is home.

Let's keep it about that.

Thanks, Tori.

Plus, you know, it could've been worse.

You could've acted like a treacherous bitch,

tried to have me committed,

or cheated with two of my boyfriends

before eventually marrying one of them, so...

I guess. [Both laugh]

I'm glad we did this.

Yeah, so am I.

Well, I'm gonna catch the second half.

I'll see you later.

Wait. Where are you sitting for the game?

On the South Crenshaw side. You?

Bro, save some for the rest of the game.

Trust me, man, I got plenty left in the tank

to smoke you in the second half.

Pssh. All right.

[Indistinct conversation nearby]

Wait, you realise they're...

they're sitting next to each other and smiling?

Yeah, I don't know what's going on, bro.

Just... just be cool and wave.

Hey, what... what's Amina even doing here?

She's going through enough right now.

Are you serious right now?

Bro, she's always gonna show up for you.

Announcer: The clock ticks in the third quarter,

with Beverly up 21-14 and driving.

Kingston Jeremy has been a man on fire

in this second half.

Eagles: Break!

Khalil: Hey, defence, yo, he's gonna keep it

every time he bootlegs right. He don't like to throw that way.

Hey, just 'cause you know what's coming

don't mean you can stop it.

Yeah, you lucky I ain't out there.

My fault, Coach. I'll be quiet.

Nah. Nah, keep talking 'cause I'm 'bout to put you

out there on defence to stop your friend.

He's not my friend, more like a workout acquaintance.

But, Coach, I'm your QB.

You are a two-way player.

Now, you get out there

and you show those coaches that you are

the best pure athlete on this field.

-Yes, sir. -Right.

Announcer: Looks like we have a substitution

by South Crenshaw.

Khalil Edwards is going back to where his season began

and flipping over on defence.

Oh, this gonna be fun.

Chargers: Break!

[Players saying commands]

Announcer: Kingston has dropped back.

Looks like he's going for the hail Mary.

Aah! Aah...

Announcer: We have an interception.

Khalil Edwards wasted no time reminding us

of his two-way player skills.

[Groaning]

Announcer: He's slowing up.

It appears there's an injury on the field.

No, no, no, no, no, no!

Kingston Jeremy is down. [Whistle blows]

Yo, something ain't right.

[Whistle blows]

[KJ groaning]

KJ, you good? You good?

KJ: Aah. I don't know. I don't know.

Cassius: What happened?

My shoulder. I think I tore it. Aah!

[KJ screams]

Ava: It's OK, honey. We'll get through this.

Cassius: Any idea what the injury is?

Based on my examination,

I'd say it's a pectoral tear.

Trainer: But I can't say for sure until he gets an MRI.

We need to get him to the hospital right away.

-Yeah. -What's the recovery time?

Cassius: It's gonna be hard to say.

Depends on the extent of the tear.

Hospital. Now, Coach.

-Yeah. -Thank you for your help.

Cassius: Thank you.

OK, KJ, let's get you to the hospital.

Um, I just... I need a minute alone, please.

Hey, listen to your mother. We gotta get going.

I need a minute alone.

I get it, but you heard what the trainer said.

Yeah, I heard what he said!

Can I just get a damn minute, please?!

Yeah, OK. Be ready when you are.

This is all my fault. I did this.

No. It was a fluke injury. Those things happen.

I knew that he was pushing himself too hard

the last 6 months, and I let it slide.

If I hadn't been so focused on winning

and saving my job, KJ wouldn't be hurt right now.

Let's just take a beat.

Ava, I let my ego drive this whole thing.

Now our son's future's in jeopardy.

Enough.

Yes, part of the reason that you conceived this showcase

was to fight for your job,

but you also provided an opportunity

for our son and those boys to play at the next level.

Your ego didn't drive this. Your love did.

-Yeah, but I was... -I am not finished.

Your son is sitting in that room,

and he is hurt, he's scared,

and he's angry.

And I know one thing for sure is that

he is going to need his father,

so don't you dare make this moment about you

and your guilt.

How's KJ?

Physically, not great.

Doctor thinks it might be a torn pec.

Emotionally?

Even worse.

He snapped on both his parents and wants to be left alone.

Amina, he says he wants to be left alone.

That's the last thing he needs.

Hey.

I busted my ass to get ready for this today

to make sure it was a success,

and then it all just fell apart

right when my dreams were in reach.

I mean, none of this is fair.

I put in so much work.

I... I just did the right thing.

And it was all for nothing.

Just like that, just like that,

my dreams are gone.

[Inhales and exhales deeply]

Are you done acting like a whiny little bitch?

Wait. Excuse me?

What happened to you today was messed up, Kingston.

But since when do you just give up?

[Scoffs] I don't know...

if I'm ever gonna be able to throw again, Amina.

I mean, what the hell am I supposed to do now?

Good. Good. Anger is good.

Now, damn it, I want you to fight.

I get that everything in your life

has come easy for you up until this point, but...

Wait. Easy?

My life was uprooted from Oakland,

my parents separated. What are you...

Yet you came here and thrived,

brought your team within an inch of a championship.

And the last time I checked,

aren't your parents reuniting?

Try again.

Do you know how much work I put into this,

how much blood, sweat, and tears I put into this?

Football is my life.

No. Football is your dream. It is not your life.

And the dream isn't over yet, KJ,

not until some doctor tells you it is.

And I do know how hard you worked.

You pushed yourself for the past 6 months,

and it turns out it was

too much wear and tear on your body.

You've had to learn a tough lesson, and I'm sorry.

But do not... and I mean do not give up. Not now.

This is just a setback.

No. You... you just don't get it.

Tell me, what is there to get?

You wanna sit here and you wanna feel sorry for yourself.

Who wouldn't? But I can't let you do that.

This week has taught us all

that there is nothing that we can't get through,

and that includes an injury.

Every single one of your dreams is still within reach.

Coach Kenny: She's not wrong.

Hey, Amina.

Hey.

I'll give you two some privacy.

I'm done here.

She's passionate, huh?

[Exhales]

Mind if I have a seat?

[Heavy door buzzes open]

Hey, Ms. Ruth.

Tamia. [Laughs]

Mm. You haven't changed one bit.

It's so good to see you.

Yeah. I'm... I'm sorry it's been so long.

Ohh, Trust me, I got nothing but time.

[Chuckles] Relax, baby.

A sense of humour goes a long way in this place.

Right.

What are you... what are you working on?

It's a puzzle my grandbaby Maya got me

a few years ago.

I guess I can't call her baby no more.

She's 10, going on too grown.

I mean, Shawn always said she had a old soul

inside of that body.

You know, losing him shattered my heart

into a million pieces,

but every now and then, putting this together,

seeing his precious smile makes me feel whole again.

That's beautiful.

Congratulations on law school.

I am so proud of how you turned your life around.

Thank you. I only tried to do

what you asked me to do that day.

You asked me to live out my wildest dreams.

You more than tried, my sweet girl, you did!

How'd... how'd you hear about law school?

[Chuckles]

I'm in prison, not a cave.

[Ruth laughing] Yeah. Right.

News from the neighbourhood

still makes its way through here.

Yeah. You know, I... I got into law school

so I could be a resource for my people...

to help folks like Shawn. [Inhales and exhales]

Instead, I... I kinda lost my way.

You helped my boy plenty when he was with us.

And he's resting now, so you can let that go

and stop punishing yourself.

Have you... stopped punishing yourself?

I'm a mother. It's a little different for us.

My... my niece, she just reminded me that

some of the toughest parts of our past are still implicit.

Those things make us who are,

and you are part of the reason I am who I am today, Ms. Ruth.

You wouldn't let me throw my life away for Tyrone.

And I'm not gonna let you do that either.

Thank you, but my fate is sealed.

I've made my peace with God.

Good. But you don't have to keep your peace

or live it out in here.

Like... I'mma get you out of here one day, Ms. Ruth.

I mean that. I don't care how long it takes.

You've always had so much fire in you.

Hopefully, you have someone special in your life

to enjoy the quiet moments with.

I did. But I also think I kinda messed that up.

There ain't never anything too messed up that

you can't piece it back together again.

Uh, Coach Kenny,

uh, I appreciate your company,

but this is starting to feel just a little weird.

[Chuckles]

Are you not gonna say anything?

I was trying to respect your space,

but it is getting kind of weird.

[Both laugh]

[Groans softly]

Look, bruh, this is your first major injury,

but I promise you all is not lost.

Look, torn rotator cuff.

And this... torn ACL,

and this, broken ring finger twice.

Damn!

Really?

That's... that's on me.

I shouldn't... shouldn't have said that. Sorry.

And don't have me get into all the sprains

and fractures I had, man.

All that to say, there's almost no injury

that you could have that you won't come back from

if your heart is in the right place.

It worked for me.

Honestly, I don't know

where my head or my heart is right now.

Mm.

Have you ever seen the movie "Brown Sugar"?

"Brown" what?

Rom-com, best friends, Sanaa Lathan, Taye Diggs.

Nah, that's not really ringing any bells.

Oh, come on. "We're... we're finna celebrate."

"Celebrate what?"

♪ "My divorce" ♪

-Nah. -Nothing.

-Nah. -This guy.

Man. I'm getting old. [Both chuckle]

Anyway, Sanaa Lathan plays

this hip-hop journalist, who begins every interview

with one simple question:

When did you fall in love with hip-hop?

OK.

So I ask you...

When did you first fall in love with football?

Had to be around 5 or 6 years old.

Ava: Ready. Set. Hike.

Yes, KJ! Go, KJ!

2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi.

Cassius: He's got it! Ava: Go, KJ!

KJ, voice-over: Yeah, I remember the day.

[KJ chuckles]

I was at Bushrod Park in North Oakland with my folks.

My heart was racing so fast

while my little legs were charging me down the field

as fast as they could. [Chuckles]

That day was filled with so much joy.

[Cassius and Ava speaking excitedly]

And then, uh, I grew up, and the pressure set in.

[Inhales and exhales]

But, uh, yeah, that is

when I fell in love with football.

And ever since that day,

football has always equaled joy,

home, family.

Sounds like it's safe to say that

your love for football has never gone anywhere,

even with the pressure.

No, sir. Not at all.

Good. That's how I knew you'll make your way back.

Your injury, everything you've been through,

none of that has changed your love for football,

and I'm telling you, man, with love that deep,

you'll do everything you can to fight for it

and make your way back.

Yes, sir.

Anyway, I guess this is as good a time as any

to let you know that when you do make your way back,

you'll have a full scholarship waiting for you

with me at GAU.

Wait. [Chuckling]

Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait a minute.

Wait. What?

Listen, man, I've watched enough tape

to know that you're a talented QB.

I mean, I knew that before I got here.

But what I saw when I did get here was

you making sure that every other player

got their shine.

That's the type of intangibles I look for

in a QB at GAU... teamwork, leadership, sacrifice.

Y... yeah, I mean, I was just doing

what needed to be done.

But not everyone would.

So you wanna be a GAU Condor?

[Chuckling] I mean, yeah,

yes, sir. Of course.

And... and I won't let you down.

Oh, I know.

[Chuckling]

Oh, by the way, "Brown Sugar" ends

when Taye Diggs' character finally realises that

the woman he's been in love with the whole time

was his best friend,

but he was too scared and hardheaded to admit it

and shoot his shot.

-Hey. -Hey.

You OK?

Yeah, it's the first time I've been able to sit and chill

without feeling like there's somewhere I needed to be.

It feels weird.

That's called peace.

And you, of all people, deserve it.

I'll take that. How are you?

I'm great.

Found a little peace of my own.

Yeah, I saw.

You and Meen gonna be doing TikToks next.

I don't know about all that,

but crazier things have happened.

Mr. Edwards.

All right. What'd I do?

Ah, you don't see sportsmanship like that

every day, especially on the heels of saving lives

before most folks sit down for breakfast.

Uh, thank you.

And I'm not the only one who's impressed.

The Stanford coach wants to talk to you.

We'll talk about that slant

you missed in the second quarter later.

Y... yes, sir.

[Chuckles]

Oh, my God. Don't keep Stanford waiting.

Yeah. Um, I... I'll catch you later.

Yeah.

[KJ laughs]

Dad, Dad, we... we did it.

No, son. You did it.

You knew.

I wanted to let you have that moment with Coach Kenny

for yourself.

Man, I... I couldn't have done any of this without you.

I have never been more proud of you.

And you have got the whole world ahead of you.

And, um, I can't wait to watch you conquer it.

You're...

you're not gonna be my coach this senior year, are you?

[Exhales]

Um, no. But you're gonna be in good hands with Jordan.

And you and I have had one hell of a run.

And I'm... I'm forever grateful for that.

Look, it has been a blessing

to be your coach all these years,

even bigger one to be your father.

I will never stop being either one in here.

I'm your coach for life.

[Chuckles] Yeah.

I love you, Dad.

Come here, man.

Ohh!

Sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

[Chuckling]

[Sighs]

Look, don't you have to go, um, see about a girl?

Wh... what do you mean?

I heard her in here.

Sounded just like your mom. Do not let her get away.

OK.

Hey, um, can we talk?

Shouldn't you be at the hospital?

Nope. This is more important right now.

I don't wanna be scared or hardheaded anymore.

OK. Good for you.

Have... haven't you seen "Brown Sugar"?

Sanaa Lathan is a goddess, so yes,

but what does that have to do with anything?

Well, uh, actually, I... I haven't seen it,

so I'm not totally sure. Hey. Wait. Ooh. Ow.

[Inhales sharply] Um, wait, please?

Don't go.

What do you want from me, Kingston?

You.

I want you.

I've been scared to admit it for a long time,

but it's always been you.

I mean, since our first kiss at the beach

to our last kiss at Dinsberg.

OK. You're hurt and clearly not thinking straight.

No. No. I've never been more clear.

Singer: ♪ Through all the lows... ♪

You told me to reach for my dreams.

♪ This is my promise, to be by your side... ♪

Amina, you're one of those dreams.

And I want you to stand by my side

while we chase all the other ones,

yours and mine.

♪ I saw forever... ♪

Seriously? Th... this is what you want to talk about

while your eyes are glazed over with pain?

I actually don't want to talk anymore.

I just want you.

♪ It's always been you... ♪

Not pretend like before,

but I want you for real...

♪ Through all the highs... ♪

And forever.

Singer: ♪ This is my promise, to be by your side ♪

♪ It's always been you ♪

♪ It's always been you ♪

♪ Through all the lows, through all the highs ♪

♪ This is my promise ♪

♪ To be by your side ♪

♪ It's always been you ♪

♪ It's always been you ♪

♪ I want all the laughter ♪

♪ I want all the tears ♪

♪ Not just the days ♪

♪ Yeah, I want the years ♪

♪ It's always been you ♪

[Cellphone vibrating]

[Alarm]

OK, come on.

Oh.

Spencer, where the hell you been, man?

Greg, move your head.