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So...

Hey, Jeff. Alex, you're not going to believe it. I'm kind of in the middle of

something right now.

I'll call you back.

Time to go, Oliver.

All right, let's go.

We're going to be late.

Hey, don't ever do this at home.

Or anywhere else for that matter.

Hey, guys.

Hey, so the disposal's still not working?

Dad, school.

Right.

Go, go, go. Let's go, go, go.

All right, let's go.

So, what do you have today?

I think it's science.

Science? I love science. That's great.

We're learning about nature.

Oh, wow.

That sounds interesting.

What else do you have?

Math? Nah, I do have history.

All right, honey.

Straight to class, okay?

Okay, bye.

All right, thank you.

HPG bake sale.

Everything's a dollar. Help fund school activities.

Clara, I thought you were going to bake your oatmeal scotches. I know.

I'm sorry.

I was up late last night meeting a client, Zyra, and then Oliver ate the

oatmeal, and after I spoke to my ex, I ate all the scotches. You can't let Chad

get to you. He canceled on Oliver again this weekend.

I don't know how I'm going to tell him. I know you're stressed, but... Try not

to eat our profits.

Okay, got everything?

Homework, writing utensils, lunch? Yep.

Got your wallet, briefcase, office keys.

I forgot my office keys. You better drop this poor kid off before she gets in

trouble. Are you gonna check out my soccer practice today, Dad?

I'll come to the next one, sweetie, I promise.

Jeff, I gotta take this.

Hey, kisses.

Thank you.

I love you. I love you. Grandma, I'll pick you up after school, okay? Okay,

bye. One dollar.

Good morning, ladies.

Morning. How's it going?

Things stop. Those look amazing.

Oh, I hope so.

How are we doing?

Only $25. Should we take it up with Margaret? Only thing Margaret lets us do

is bake sales.

Tomorrow's election can't come fast enough. Out with the old president, in

with the you.

Good morning, Mr. Canton.

Morning, ladies. Wow.

Oh, Mr. Canton, are you faculty advisor for the drama club again this year?

Bobby's decided he wants to be an actor when he grows up. Oh, I'm really excited

about this semester's Shakespeare play.

Shakespeare? Yeah, we're doing a kid's version.

I can help with auditions.

Great. Can I offer you a donut?

I'll give it to you half off since it's not homemade and partially melted.

I'm good.

Just fishing for compliments!

Or just covering all your bases.

Hal Harrington's Sporting Goods has it all. From archery to Zumba dancing.

Get off the couch and come see Hal!

Oh, yeah!

Who's your pal? Hal Harrington's your pal. Your regional indoor sporting

goods. Mr.

Harrington. Mr.

Harrington. Uh, yeah.

Call me Hal.

Hal.

You're losing market share to the big chains.

You need to rebrand yourself as the neighborhood store who cares about the

community. With the social media campaign, you can target every niche

market. The hobbyists, the fitness fanatics. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah,

blah. Listen, guys, let me save you some of your energy. The creative juices are

flowing, and I love it.

However... I like the community aspect of this. I do.

But I cannot be something that I'm not. I can't pretend.

It's just not me. I won't do it. And this right here, see this?

Huh? This?

This is what people want to see in the ads.

Margaret, what are you doing? Putting on my flyers.

You should probably take yours down.

I don't understand. The drama club is an HBG program.

Yeah, but the HBG Sports Day is coming up. I don't want to mix the messages.

Actually, I wanted to talk to you about Sports Day. I was thinking maybe we

could expand it to include all the after-school activities.

Clara, just because your son isn't good at sports, there's no need to punish the

rest of the kids.

So, if you could put these flyers up, I would really appreciate it.

I've only been selling sporting goods for 30 years. Yes, we're going through a

little bit of a sales downturn.

However... If you look at the competitive landscape... Here's the

thing, pal.

30 years ago, sporting equipment was for guys like me. Weekend warriors, college

students, you know, softball teams.

But now who's coming into your store?

Well, I got soccer teams coming in. I got little league baseball teams coming

in. I got families going camping. Exactly.

And who's doing the buying on those products?

Moms. Moms?

We've never targeted moms before.

Which is my point exactly.

Let me think about it.

Hi,

guys.

I just stopped by to give you Emma's permission slip for sports day. Thanks,

Mom.

So how'd the Harrington meeting go? Great. It's a disaster.

He's thinking about it. He's not convinced.

I think we lost him. Well, something else will come your way. Hal Harrington

owns the largest sporting goods chain in the state.

We need Harrington to keep our doors open. We have to give him what he wants.

We're not going to do some low-budget commercial.

If he doesn't increase his sales, he'll just fire us anyway.

You know, I'm going to let you guys keep brainstorming, okay?

If I can just get your signature.

Right.

Sports Day.

Thank you, Mom.

Mom?

Ladies. Hi.

Hal Harrington. Yeah.

Everybody knows that name.

Everyone knows what you do, what you sell. Yeah. You're a local legend. Ah,

regional, son, regional. I just opened a store across the state line.

There you go. Okay. We know you have the personality to sell these commercials.

Yeah. But what we need is to take that energy and connect it with moms, with

kids who play sports. Great. I'll wear a Little League uniform.

Not exactly.

What about you on a school sports day? Suddenly you are the sporting goods guy

that every mom can trust.

This is what I want. This is our deal. Or nothing.

But that's only two weeks away. That's our deal.

Okay. Yeah.

I'll get you to school. Okay. But I'm gonna have to bring something to the

parents' group. I can't show up empty-handed. Oh, of course.

Here comes the bribe. Well done, son. Well done. Great. I will donate, uh, $1

,000 worth of sports gear. How's that?

I'd make it five.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What is this, huh? What is this? Handcuffs. Take me

away. $5,000?

You are real. This is a real event.

Oh, I don't know. Come on, $5,000. It is a great tax right now. Donating to a

school.

All right, let's do it.

Yes? Let's do it. You got it. $5,000. But you better get me that sports day.

Oh, I will. How's the hugger? What are you doing? Come here. Come here, huh? On

three. One, two, three, fight.

Boom!

Where'd that taco truck go?

And then Jerome put a chest pawn up his nose. It was pretty funny.

Sounds like you guys had fun.

Mm-hmm. I got you extra cheese and pepperoni, your favorite.

Mom, you always get the veggie pizza.

What's going on?

So, can't we just treat ourselves once in a while?

You can tell me.

Honey, your father isn't going to be able to take you for the weekend.

But he said we were going to the zoo to make up for all the other times he

couldn't come.

I know.

But we'll do something fun.

Just you and me.

And your friends, too, if you want.

It's okay.

What happened here?

Jessica banded early, so we played a little dodgeball.

Are you mad?

No, sweetie.

Just go wash it out, and I'll put a bandage on it before dinner, okay?

Grandma Dot? Yeah?

Are you any good at math? Oh.

Not since they started putting calculators inside cell phones.

We better wait for your dad. He's good at that.

Oh, here he is. Hi.

Hey.

Thanks for picking up Emma from practice.

Didn't expect to be at work so late. You had to start that Harrington campaign

today, huh? Yeah. I'm out of a job.

Oh, fine.

I'll check on pasta.

Hey.

How was practice?

It was okay.

I have a game Thursday.

Can you come?

I can't.

I gotta work on the campaign for my new client.

Trust me, I wish I didn't.

But when I'm done, I promise you, I'm gonna be front row of every one of your

games.

Can I eat in the den? My favorite show's on.

Wow, I was kind of hoping we could eat together.

I really want to watch my show.

Is that the one with the cartoon gorilla?

I don't watch cartoons anymore, Dad.

It's a show about a boy band.

Drummer's dreamy.

Hmm.

Dreamy, huh?

All right, you can go eat in the den. Just this once.

Hey, Mom, you go to these parent group meetings, right? Yeah.

Do you think they would let us shoot a commercial if we donated a bunch of free

sports equipment?

Huh. Yeah, it depends on who's in charge.

The sports moms would love it.

But, uh, that all could change with who they elect tomorrow night.

Hello, drama club.

I tried to recruit some more kids for my class, but they all had scheduling

conflicts. Is this the whole club this year? Most of the sport teams have

practice during this time, and none of the coaches will accommodate us. We

can't even do a play. We don't have enough people.

We'll do individual scenes.

Why don't we all just join sports teams?

No, we are not going to give in.

After tonight's election, things will be much different around here.

Hello, everyone.

Margaret Dell, current HPG president.

As you know, my term is up, and the bylaws say I can't run for re-election

again. Hmm, sad face.

So, we're here to pick a new commander-in-chief. But before that, one

of our HeartRidge parents would like to talk to us about an exciting proposal.

Mr. Kramer?

Thank you.

Hi, I'm Alex Kramer.

You might know my daughter Emma.

She's a student and soccer player here. I also run an ad agency, which is why I

haven't been to too many of these meetings.

But my client, Hal Harrington... Of Harrington Sporting Goods?

The one and only.

Yeah. And I'm very excited to announce that Hal would like to shoot a

commercial here during Sports Day. And in return, he's going to donate $5,000

worth of equipment to the HPG sports programs. I know, right? It's like...

Yeah. Mr. Candon, as the faculty rep, do you have any thoughts?

Well, Mr. Kramer has already spoken to Principal Davis about the proposal, and

the school has no objections, so I can't see any downside.

Well, I can.

Sports doesn't need $5,000 worth of equipment. Excuse me. We have spent the

last three years buying new equipment and uniforms with HBG funds. What about

the other programs?

Oh, I'm sorry. What other programs?

activities like science camp and drama club and the chess team.

Why can't Harrington donate to these other programs as well? Because it's not

called Harrington's Drama Equipment. They didn't sell that stuff. I want to

change sports dates and include all the activities.

And if Harrington wants to shoot a commercial, he can donate to all the

groups. Hal is not going to go for that. He needs it to be a sports day. Then

maybe we don't need this commercial.

Okay, let me just clarify one thing here.

So you're willing to just give up $5,000 worth of equipment because Hal won't

donate a chessboard?

Sports teams have all the equipment they need. It is the kids in the other groups

that need the attention.

But since you are not really a member of the parents group, how would you know?

Right? Well, I'm in favor of this idea, but unfortunately, I'm stepping down.

The next president will have to decide on this one. Do we have any nominees?

I nominate Clara Goodwin.

Okay, anyone else?

Ladies, anyone?

Okay, so if you're president, you're going to kill the commercial.

I'm sorry, it's an HBG thing, nothing personal. Actually, it's very personal.

It's my job.

I guess I'm going to have to make the HBG my thing.

I nominate myself.

What? No, no, he can't nominate himself, can he? Well, there's no rule against it

that I know.

He's not even a member of the parents group.

Can I join?

Of course you can.

You're a parent here.

I'd be more than happy to welcome a sports-loving dad.

Let's start the voting.

All right.

What are you doing?

You don't know anything about the parents group.

Well, I know you're about to throw away an amazing opportunity for this school.

Seems you're doing more harm than good.

Me? You're the one who wants to turn our sports day into a cheesy Hal Harrington

commercial. Oh, no, we're taking Hal in a whole new direction. I'm going to

tastefully show off his family side.

By exploiting our families?

Who's exploiting? The kids get free stuff.

A local businessman gets some publicity. It's a win-win. What you don't

understand is that winning isn't the most important thing.

Sounds like they're ready. I hope after you lose, you stay involved with the

HPG. We could use a marketing volunteer.

Oh, don't worry.

I'll be sticking around.

Okay, we have the results.

Okay, with a total of 11 votes, Vice President Clara Goodwin has

tied with parent Alex Kramer.

Congratulations, you've both won. What does that mean? According to the bylaws,

you're co-presidents with her.

A tie?

Co-presidents? How did this even happen?

I counted twice, both times, 11-11.

I don't understand. How did 11 people vote for him?

You know how.

Yeah.

Margaret. She pushed those sports parents to vote for him. She can't let

go. I'm not going to let her get away with this. I've been pushed around for

way too long by sports, by Margaret, and now this guy.

I'm not going to take it anymore.

Good for you.

What's next?

Well, it's right here in the bylaws. You both run HPG until a runoff election at

the next full meeting of the parents' group.

So I have to spend the next two weeks with a guy who knows nothing about the

parents' group and wants to do the opposite of what I want. And the next

full meeting is the day before Sports Day. That means he's gonna have to plan

like the commercial's already going if he wants to be ready. He can plan all he

wants. I'm gonna win the election and stop him.

Okay.

I can't believe this. You don't have the time to run the parents' group.

You have no idea what you're doing.

Don't hold back, Mom. Tell me how you really think. What do you even know

about the HPG?

Well, I run my own company. I think I can figure out how to organize a bake

sale or field trip or whatever else they do.

It's a lot harder than it looks.

You know, Clara Goodwin, she's been vice president for two years. She's done a

really great job, and it was her turn to take over. I'm not taking her job. We're

going to be working together.

She is not going to like this, and she is no pushover. Well, neither am I.

Hey, Dad, look what I've been working on.

Whoa, sweetheart, that's great.

You're getting good at that.

Hey, be careful in the house. Your dad, he used to throw the football all around

inside when he was your age. Yeah, I broke three vases in a window. Plus.

Picture frame Grandma Dot doesn't know about.

Oh, yes, she does.

What? You can't get anything by her.

And then Henry let us eat popcorn while we sat on the couch and watched the

documentary on ninjas.

Ninjas are awesome.

More awesome than pirates?

Maybe it's a tie.

Hey, Mom, now that you're HBG president, do you get Secret Service people to be

your bodyguards? I wish.

Would you want that job?

You bet.

I've taken a bunch of bad dudes with my ninja kicks.

Well,

that's very impressive, but this little ninja needs to brush his teeth before

bed.

Oh, and if you're using my laptop, please bring it back when you're done.

Okay.

Now that you're in charge, are you going to cancel sports?

No, honey.

I don't hate sports. I just want the kids to have other options.

Mom? Yes, honey?

Never mind. I love you. Good night. I love you, too.

President, this is the best possible outcome.

Best? Are you kidding me?

Now we don't have to deal with the HPG.

You are the HPG. Yeah, I'm only half of it. More than enough.

You can turn Sports Day into whatever we want.

Maybe we could rename it Hal Harrington Sports Day. Trust me, my co-president

doesn't want anything to do with sports or me.

Oh, and I guess I have an HPG status meeting at the school tonight. Great.

I mean, with Hal, it doesn't take too long. Just get through these next two

weeks, and then you can quit.

Easy peasy. Guys, let's get to work.

Oh, my gosh. Hi, Hal. Hi.

Guys, I have an idea for the campaign.

A couple of them. I wrote them down. I've never done that. Ready? Are you

ready?

Cheerleading monkeys.

Huh?

Right?

With the...

Because they got the thing. Imagine them like that with the hairy legs and

they're dancing around.

It's just like, I'm thinking.

Okay, well, we don't have enough people for Midsummer Night's Dream. So I

thought maybe we'd start with some of Shakespeare's sonnets.

Who wants to try reading one?

Oh, great.

Sarah, why don't you go first?

Oh,

sorry.

My soccer practice got out early, and this is usually where I wait until my

ride picks me up.

This is the drama club. You can join us if you want.

It's Emma, right?

Yeah, but I don't want to disturb you. We're reading poetry from a dead guy.

Isn't that cool?

That's one way of putting it. And true.

Okay, Sarah, you want to give that a try?

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

Thou art more lovely and more temperate.

Rough winds do shake the darling butts of May, and summer's lease hath all too

short a date.

That was great, but I didn't get it.

That's okay, Royce.

Shakespeare's poems can be pretty challenging.

Emma? What I think he's saying is that he's in love, but he doesn't have the

words to tell her how he feels.

That's an excellent analysis.

Who else would like to read a son?

All right. All right, Emma, let's get this show on the road.

Can I stay? We're doing Shakespeare.

I love Shakespeare.

Sure. Yeah, we have time. Go ahead.

All right, all right, all right.

Monkeys are out.

Uh, what if, uh... Gosh.

Oh!

A tiger.

Out of school?

Let's not be hasty, Alex.

You're the man out.

Come on. Tigers, right?

All right, come on, let's think.

Right? Tigers.

What does a tiger want?

Huh?

I really didn't mean to barge in on your class. This is where Emma usually waits

for me alone.

No apology necessary.

So I didn't know you were a Shakespeare fan.

Well, I love his comedies. I find his tragedies just too depressing.

You know the town theater company is putting on Much Ado About Nothing

starting tomorrow.

I have an extra ticket if you have any interest.

I haven't been to a play in so long.

Oh, looks like our time is up.

Great work, everyone.

So keeping with our work on sonnets, let's all write a poem for next time.

Can it be about love?

Of course.

Can it be about a werewolf?

I guess.

Just make it from the heart.

All right, that's it for today. I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Okay. Oh, and Oliver, you're staying with Bobby's family until the parents'

group meeting is over, okay? Yes. Okay, love you, Mom. See you later.

See you later.

Hey, thank you so much for letting me stay.

That was really cool.

Sure, you're welcome to stop by anytime.

Can I ask you something?

Of course.

I've never written a poem before.

How do you do it?

The good news is that there is no wrong way.

In fact, one of the reasons I love poetry is because it's a great way to

express what you're feeling inside.

It's a way of letting your heart talk.

I never thought of it that way.

Maybe I can come back next time?

You're always welcome here.

Thanks. I better stay away from your theater people.

Yeah, here's my little... Emma keeps me pretty busy these days. Can I let you

know about the play? Sure, of course. Okay.

Bye, Mr. Canton.

Bye, Emma.

Okay, the sauce is done.

So, what's on the homework schedule for tonight? Math, science, a little

history? I kind of want to work on this poem.

Oh, a poem.

What's it about?

Um, I want to write about Mom.

But I'm having trouble remembering her.

I know, sweetie.

I'm home!

Oh, hey, guys.

Hi, Emma. Hey, Mom.

Are you gonna leave my homework?

Oh, I can't tonight. I just wanted to come by for a sec and see you before I

go to the HBG meeting.

You're gonna be asleep by the time I'm home.

I gotta go. I love you.

Oh, Mom.

Do you know where that gray sweater of mine is?

Hey, guys.

Sorry I'm late. Just... Juggling family and work and trying to have it all.

Alex Kramer, half a HPG president. Yeah, we met. I'm Mike Cannon.

I'm representing the faculty.

Oh, right.

Yes, it's good seeing you. And you already know your co-president, Clara.

Oh, yeah, we're getting to know each other real well.

Yeah. So, well, we get this party started, huh?

The first item of business is that the HPG volunteers have sent the student

drop-off too close to the bus zone. It's becoming a safety issue. I say we just

get rid of the buses, right?

Kind of road hogs anyway. Yeah, so the children whose parents can't drop them

off just won't get an education.

No joke. It was a joke. I'll have the volunteers move the drop off further

down the street.

Next. Anyone have an extra pen? Yeah.

The teachers have been asking the school district for a new digital projector for

over a year. And the administration says the money's in the budget for next year.

But until then, the old projector's broken and we can't use it to teach or

show educational videos.

Projector? What is this, like 1982?

Shouldn't the kids be getting multimedia presentations?

The schools had more money in 1982.

How much is a new projector?

We got an estimate for about $600.

Well, the HPG could move $400 from the emergency fund if the school can't kick

in the rest.

That's a great idea.

I'll talk to the principal. They should be able to work with that. Yeah, that's

good stuff.

Good guys. Teamwork, right?

Nice. Okay, so what's next? Our bake sale fatigue has knocked down profits 25

% over last year.

Well, I am in marketing, so I could probably come up with... Let's go from

four days a month to three and see if that will help to make self-fatigue.

Yeah. All right. I think we are done.

Meeting adjourned. Great. Take care of that. Perfect.

Yeah. Pleasure.

Oh, right.

Thanks for... Good to see you.

You guys have a good night. Good night, Clara. Bye.

Hey!

You just rushed through that meeting and didn't even listen to my ideas.

That's because they were completely unhelpful. Okay.

I get it.

I've stepped into your world. Now you want to show me who's boss. Am I right?

No.

Okay.

Can I at least get an explanation?

Fine. That was a regular HPG status meeting. We move through it fast because

we all have lives and jobs.

As co-presidents, we're going to have to be in every meeting together.

But if you think I'm going to show you the ropes or slow things down for you,

forget it. Okay, okay. Look, look, look.

You can't just steamroll me like that.

I didn't join the parents group just to be a thorn in your side. I mean, I want

to help.

Seriously?

Just tell me what you want me to do.

Oh, we need these HPG fundraising flyers stuffed into these envelopes.

Are you serious?

Hail to the chief.

Okay.

How many flowers do you want? Only about 800.

800? You could say no.

Of course, if you don't do it, that will invalidate your HPD status and you

wouldn't be president, so... These will be ready by tomorrow morning.

Have fun.

Oh, I will.

I will.

I can't feel my hands.

Well, Claire sure is a firecracker.

Let me help you.

No. I said I would do this, and I'm gonna finish. Oh, I get it now.

What's that supposed to mean? She embarrassed you. Now you're competitive

about it.

You're acting like a child. I am not. Come on. You've been doing this since

you were a toddler. Someone would show you up, and you would dig your heels in

until you won.

And I always won, didn't I?

Well, not with Trish.

When you first met Trish, you got into an argument about some theory in

marketing class.

Yeah.

She schooled me with so many statistics and my jaw just dropped open after she

was finished.

You were a good match.

She had the business sense so you could be creative.

How she was able to run a business and still be such a great mom is beyond me.

Because her life wasn't only about the work.

Why don't you take a break for a bit?

Spend some time with Emma.

I would really love to do that, Mom. I really would. But I don't think the

bank's gonna be okay with me not paying the mortgage.

This isn't about money.

Yeah, well, maybe it's not, but this is Trisha's business. This was her dream,

and I owe it to her to keep it afloat.

I'm never gonna get these envelopes done.

You know, I should have just outsourced it to the highest bidder.

Bidder.

Auction.

I think I have a great idea for the bake sale.

Oliver,

don't run in the hallways.

I swear he's gonna wipe out.

Speaking of wiping out, making Alex stuff, all those envelopes was a bit

overkill, don't you think?

No, if he wants to be part of the HPG, he should put himself.

But we usually get five volunteers for that job. That poor guy probably has to

pull an all-nighter. It's not like he's going to stick around after he gets his

commercial done.

And if I can make him quit before that, I win.

For somebody who hates sports, you're awfully competitive.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, item number 23 in our list, this delicious

deep-fried jelly donut.

This. sugar-kissed treasure was imported all the way from the 4th Street Bakery.

Now, no one knows what the flavor of the jelly is inside except for the highest

bidder, and we're starting with $3. I got $3! $3! Margaret, what's going on

here? Bake auction. The food goes to the highest bidder. Yes, yes, I hear four.

Can I get five?

$5! To the smart mother and the smart blouse. Well, Clara, it's nice to see

someone in the parents' group still has good ideas.

Sold!

$6 to the father with three kids. Sir, you need this more than any of us.

Oh, I guess that concludes the bake auction for today. Thank you. Guys, come

back next week because we're going to be auctioning off grades.

Kidding. It's always pastries.

Hey, guys.

I saved you a few. We didn't have a bake sale scheduled.

Oh, no.

It's a big auction. You can't just schedule things on your own. Everything

has to be approved.

Oh, I thought co-presidents weren't supposed to slow down and explain things

when they had an idea. This is not an idea. This is a circus.

Not to mention you're blocking the hallway to administration.

Well, so far, we've made $211.

$211 in one big sale? Big auction.

Oh, and plus 800 stuffed envelopes.

Ready to go.

Hey, do you guys want me to do anything else to make the parent group more

awesome?

Because I can really get used to this position.

He is awesome.

Great poems you all wrote. See, you can all be like Shakespeare.

We'll work on them some more next time.

Mom, I think I left my backpack in the homeroom. Okay, just come right back,

okay? Okay, I will.

Emma, thanks for joining us again today.

Oh, sure.

So, I wrote a poem, and I was wondering maybe if you wanted to read it?

I would love to. You should also show it to Mr. Canton.

Oh, well, it's kind of personal.

Okay.

Emma, this is beautiful.

Come on. I'm serious. You should read it to the class.

What? No way.

Has your dad seen this?

Oh, um, no. He's so busy. I just don't want to bother him.

I think he would really love to see it.

I can't.

I have to go.

The actors who played Beatrice and Benedict, they had so much chemistry.

Yeah. Beatrice is one of my favorite characters because she's such a

wisecracker. I know.

What else did you think? Well, the music. It was a little annoying, but I

thought the sets were beautiful.

It's so great talking theater with someone who gets it.

Do you go to plays when they come to town?

Whenever I can. It's really nice to go with someone who appreciates a good

performance. Huh.

Yep.

I haven't told anyone this, but the local theater company is putting on

Pygmalion. Oh.

I'm going to audition.

I can totally see you as Henry Higgins. Actually, I was hoping that maybe you'd

help me run lines.

Me? You know, it's nice to find another theater aficionado.

Thanks.

Jeff, I'm going to send you some of these location photos from Hartridge.

I think Hal's going to love it here. Can you come in and work on the script?

I'll be by in a little bit. I just need to make sure I have all the support I

need for the commercial.

Getting the HPG on board shouldn't be a problem.

I'll call you back.

Kick it.

Whoa!

Whoa!

That was a nice kick.

Really? I've been practicing a lot on my own. I'd love to be on the soccer team.

Hey, why don't you try out?

My mom's not into sports.

I can show you a few things.

Now? Yeah, just take a second.

Let's do it.

All right.

Well, for a basic kick,

You basically want to lock your ankle and hit it with the inside part of your

foot. Do that shot.

Hey, you did it. All right, that was awesome.

So just try and make sure you're always square to the ball and practice hitting

it with that part of your foot.

You're going to get better real quick.

Nice.

Oh, better get to class.

Heads up.

Hang on to this. You need to go to class, young lady.

Margaret, did you raid your daughter's closet again?

Hal Harrington always has cheerleaders in his commercials.

I need to show him that my squad deserves to be front and center.

Wait a minute. Hal's coming here today? I didn't hear about that. I ran to Alex

earlier. He told me. But we haven't officially approved the commercial yet.

Alex needs Clara to sign off on it. I'm so over HBG politics.

Did you know that Hal Harrington was stopping by today?

What?

What'd I say, Hal?

Isn't this a great location?

This school's got some amazing places to shoot.

Um, Hal?

What are you doing?

When I get to a new location, I like to kick off my boots, son.

You know, peel the grass.

Connect to what's important.

Okay. Yeah.

All right. Well, take a look around, because in less than two weeks, we're

going to have kids and parents all playing sports with your equipment. And

who's in the middle?

Alex, tell them who's in the middle. That'd be you, Hal.

Man of the hour.

And the camera pushes in. Yeah. You give your trademark smile, and you say... Oh,

boy. Should we be worried?

That sounded bad.

What was that?

You've got to be kidding me. Well, hello there.

Clara, um, what is this?

Oh, just a little marching band practice.

Well, mostly the drama club with a couple members of the marching band.

Just one of those spur-of-the-moment decisions.

Hi, I'm Clara Goodwin. Oh, hi.

Hal.

Harrington? Hal Harrington? Huh?

Huh? Hal Harrington?

No? Well, I got a coupon for each one of you kids. This is quite a... What would

you call this? We're a band.

A band!

Okay. Yep, and it's all thanks to the HBG.

I'm the co-president of the HBG with Alex.

Oh, is that right?

Yeah, that's right. But you were just leaving.

No, we signed out the space for our practice.

You didn't happen to go to the front office and reserve it in the HBG request

book, did you?

I guess I didn't. Yeah, yeah, well, you have to know the ins and outs of the HBD

to know where to find that.

I guess we officially have the field for today.

Band, please continue.

Sorry, Hal.

Anyway, as I was saying... Hal? Yeah?

Where are you going?

Well, he riled up a woman.

Fix this, and then we'll talk.

Alex, fix this.

Okay, so the field has definitely signed out for the commercial. Mm-hmm. Great.

Yep. Thanks for your help. Mm-hmm.

Hey, Oliver.

Hey, Alex.

What you doing?

Returning to the chess club to tie the end sheet.

Sounds like a load of fun. Yeah.

Hey, can we practice soccer again?

Yeah, I got a little bit of time.

Let's do it.

Yes.

What are we going to work on today?

You kick or you want to go on goal? Goal.

You ready?

All right.

Good try. Good try. That was good.

Good job.

All right. Now, we need to make sure that the cleanup crew for the science

fair is set by this weekend.

I don't want the janitors freaking out like last year.

I can handle that.

Thanks, Nancy.

Also, I had an idea.

What if we did a fundraising gala?

We could do a silent auction and raise money for the arts. Yeah, that's a great

idea. By the way, has anyone seen Oliver? He was supposed to be working on

a science fair project.

He's in the soccer field.

What?

Uh, he's playing soccer with Alex. I thought you knew that.

No, but now I do.

This one is coming at you with a little more heat. Bring it on.

Nice save, bud! Oliver!

Are you okay, bud?

Yeah, that was... Uh-oh.

What are you doing?

Are you hurt?

Is anything broken?

I'm fine.

I caught the ball. Did you see?

I saw, honey.

Wait for me in Mr. Cantor's room, okay?

Okay. I'll be there in a minute.

Thanks, Alex!

You're welcome. Good job, bud.

Got a little superstar in your hands. Who said you can play ball with my son?

We were just kicking it around. He could have been hurt.

He's not made of glass, Clara.

Kids fall off time. That's why they make those cute little bandages with the

cartoon characters on them. Band-Aids? You're not the one who has to spend all

afternoon with him in the emergency room. I think you're overreacting. Me?

Is this how you're getting back at me for blocking your dumb commercial?

Dragging my kid into sports? I didn't drag him. He wanted to play. You're the

adult. You could have said no.

This is a new low for you. Okay, you're the one who humiliated me in front of my

client with that marching band stunt. That's different than going after your

family. You know what?

I work for my family. Well, maybe you work a little too much. What is that

supposed to mean?

Just that Emma might need more from you than just a paycheck. I'm very involved

in my daughter's life.

Can you name any other kids in her class?

Of course I can.

Like, right now?

Sure. Sure, yeah. There's, you know, the one with the glasses and then

the one with the kind of weird hair. You know what? Look, at least I'm not

overprotective. You're so afraid that Oliver's going to get hurt, you won't

even let him be a kid. You have done nothing but ruin the parents' group, and

now you're telling me how to raise my son? I'm done.

Oh, great.

Are you mad because I played soccer?

Of course not. It's just some grown-up stuff.

I had fun with Alex.

It was like when Dad used to play catch with me.

I know you're upset, and you're taking it all out on Alex, but I was the one

who asked him for help.

Oliver, I know you really like Alex, but you don't need to cover for him. I'm

not. I asked him.

I want to play soccer, and he's willing to help me out.

Plus, he's a great coach.

But what about the chess team and the drama club?

Don't you like those?

I do.

But I also like soccer.

A lot.

I know.

I just... I just wouldn't forgive myself if anything happened to you.

It's just soccer.

It's not like I want to jump out of a plane.

Though that would be cool. No.

It would not.

Aren't you busy enough with drama and chess?

I am. But you're always saying we should have balance in our lives.

Well played, sir.

Well played.

I feel horrible.

And this whole rivalry with Claire has just gotten way too personal.

This is a bad idea. You're overthinking this.

The whole point of you getting involved with the HPG was to get our commercial

shot, right?

I know.

I just hadn't anticipated going up against someone as formidable as Clara.

I've seen you persuade clients to drop 20 grand on a website.

Getting a soccer mom to back off shouldn't be so hard.

No, she's no soccer mom.

Right. She hates soccer.

Once the election is over, Clara and the parents group will be behind you.

I know.

Well, I'm picking up Emma tonight.

And Clara volunteers at the drama club, so...

I'll go early and try to sell her on this idea. Our business depends on this

commercial.

I know.

Shall I hear more?

Or shall I speak at this?

Tis but thy name that is my enemy.

Thou art thyself, thou not a Mont... Montague?

Montague, Sarah.

Very well done, both of you. Remember, we just want to show people how

accessible Shakespeare is, how he writes about things that can be applied to life

today. Thank you.

Who wants to go next?

Um, I think I'd like to try reading my poem, if that's okay?

I think that would be great.

They say I'm so young.

As if I can't know.

Just how hard it is for one to grow.

Did they feel her touch?

Did they hear her sing?

Did they know the answers to most everything?

She was so soft and so sweet all in one.

We cooked and we played and we danced a ton.

Okay, so she's gone.

And although it is tough, I still feel her warmth and I still feel her touch.

She's my mom.

Forever and more.

I'll love you.

Till the end, forever adore.

Emma, that was beautiful.

So very well said.

And you conveyed your love for your mom in a magnificent way. Thank you for

sharing that with us.

I'll be right back. Okay.

Well done, Emma.

Okay Yeah And there's never

I Didn't realize she was feeling that way We've never talked

about it.

You know sometimes it's Easier to express yourself through writing or art

and to talk about your feelings Especially to a parent.

Yes, I never really thought of it that way

It's one of the reasons I push so hard for the arts programs.

Everyone needs an opportunity to express themselves.

Even the jobs.

Emma sure did.

I think she just wanted to know it was okay to talk about it.

She found her way through poetry.

It really was pretty good, wasn't it?

It was beautiful.

Listen, Clara, I'm sorry.

I should not have called you overprotective.

And I shouldn't have embarrassed you in front of Harrington.

Or said those things about you and Emma.

We should just put our differences aside and let the parents group vote on what's

best.

I really do care about this school.

Just give me a chance to prove it.

There's no reason we can't work together.

Look, um...

I've got a sitter for Oliver tonight, and I'm going to check out locations for

the fundraising gala.

You can come with me.

If you want.

Sounds like more fun than stuffing envelopes.

All right, well, I'll text you the address.

Cool.

Thanks for helping.

Mom, I realized something.

I've been neglecting you and Emma.

And yourself.

I guess.

Well, just recognizing that is such a step in the right direction.

You should talk to Emma about her mother.

It's just a hard moment.

I know, sweetie.

I wish she's asleep now, and I'm heading out to check out those restaurants with

Claire tonight.

Okay.

Just be back by 10.

Why?

Because I'm going out.

You're going out after 10? Yeah.

Oh.

No big deal.

No.

No big deal at all.

Well, the food price seems okay.

Does that include beverages?

It sure does.

That's an excellent location.

And we can clear an area for a dance floor.

It's included in the rental fee.

Oh. I don't think we can afford a rental fee on top of the food.

We'll end up with nothing left over.

Let me talk to my partner, see what we can do. Okay. Be right back. Thanks.

Should we sit down?

Here.

Oh.

Wouldn't have pegged you for a gentleman.

I have my moments.

So, I had an idea.

The commercial shoot, we're gonna need all kinds of banners, props, music.

Well, instead of paying some company to create all that, why don't I just pay

the art groups to do it?

That would fund us for the year.

And, in fact, instead of Sports Day, we can open it up to all the clubs?

We could call it Activities Day.

Do we have ourselves a deal, Madam President?

Yes, we do, Mr. President.

I'm so sorry.

Um, I can't waive the rental fee.

We just lose so much business by closing for the night. Oh.

Well, um, Carlos, here's the thing. On the way over, I checked out the website,

and I noticed that it was a little out of date.

Menu's not posted. Users should be able to make online reservations.

I've been wanting to update that website for years.

Well, what if my ad agency threw in a free redesign in exchange for waiving

the rental fee?

I think you have yourself a venue for your gala.

Sounds good.

I'll draw up the contract.

You really do have some talents.

A little bit.

This is great.

Yeah, it's actually a really nice spot.

All right, Hartridge students, let's keep up the good work. We're on the home

stretch. Is this okay?

Perfect. And if you need any help with painting, just talk to the art club.

And if you have any spelling questions, just ask Mr. Canton, okay?

Okay.

Hello, Margaret.

Making a banner for the cheer squad?

Yes. I think having the squad work on a banner is great for team building.

It's very sparkly. The cheerleaders are really the stars of the school. We

should have the most sparkle. Of course.

Good job, guys.

Thanks. Thank you.

All right.

So far, so good.

I know, right?

Everyone seems to be having a good time.

I wouldn't have been a little surprised if the kids had ordered pizza.

You didn't have to do that.

I know, but look at them. They're working so hard.

That's why we're here, right?

Dad, I'm going to show Oliver a couple moves on the soccer field. Is that okay?

It's really up to Oliver's mom.

Please, please, please.

I can play?

Well, tomorrow after school we meet at the field and Emma and I'll show you a

few moves.

You're coming too, Dad?

I think I owe you about 50 play dates, honey.

Thanks, Dad.

Wow.

I'm impressed.

I've never been to a play rehearsal before. Thank you for letting me sit in.

Well, I have ulterior motives.

You really have a passion for theater. Would you ever think about getting

involved in a production? Me?

That would be fun, but I have no experience.

Well, there are a lot of ways to get involved. It doesn't matter what your

background is. No, no, no, no, no. I don't, I don't, I don't have the time,

you know?

That's a shame.

You were really good.

Thanks.

I'm parked over here.

Hal's on his way up.

I can't believe you left. Well, he's two hours late for our meeting, I told you.

I'm playing soccer with him after school, and then I'm meeting Claire.

Hey, hello.

What's up? Hey, where's, uh... Where's your friend? He had an emergency at

school, but I've got him on the phone. On the phone?

I left Pilates. Okay, well... Hello?

Alex, what's your big idea? Oh, hey, Hal. All right, so here's the thing. If

we switch from a sports day to an activities day, we reach a much broader

audience. Activities.

What does that mean?

All right, if you think about it, if we have only a sports day spot, we're only

limited to a sports audience, but with an activities day, we get sports and

arts. No, no, no, no, no, no. Son, my business is not called Harrington's Art

and Goods. All right? Hal, trust me on this.

Once you see that your sales have just skyrocketed after this spot, you're

going to be saying to me.

No, no, no, he's not listening. He's not listening.

Listen, I don't like what I'm hearing right now.

Alex.

Alex.

Alex.

I guess we lost him. Yeah, well, I think you are actually losing me.

Look, I'm a businessman, right? My time is very, very valuable, and I

hope that I did not make a mistake in trusting you.

You guys need to focus.

I need teamwork, synergy.

He's not even here.

Get it together, all right?

Yeah, don't worry, Hal.

We're gonna focus.

Yeah. Hello?

Yeah, Alex, Hal left. It's just me now. Okay, great. Oh, and before I forget, we

need a quick web redesign.

We need to talk.

Oh, don't worry. It's not going to cost us anything. I know a web designer that

owes me a favor, so... Not about that.

Hal isn't on board with this whole activities day thing.

Jeff, just relax. This is going to work out.

And look, I got to go.

I'll talk to you tomorrow. All right? See ya.

Mom!

Hey, guys.

So, Nancy is going to take you guys to get burgers. Burgers!

Save me some.

Hey, what's with the sports gear? I can't believe you have time to work out

with your schedule.

You must. You look great.

Thanks. And I mean that in a very professional, you know, co-presidential

way. Oh, of course.

But I'm not coming from the gym.

I thought if you could show me some moves, and I can kick around the ball

with Oliver sometime.

I think I could show you some basics.

The object of the game is to get into the net.

That doesn't seem so hard.

Ah, the trick is, you gotta get it by me.

Let's see what you got, good one.

All right, easy.

What you got?

Oh!

Oh, girl!

Now you gotta do your game golden. No fair. You let me get that shot.

Yeah, I kind of did. But I just wanted to get you comfortable, you know?

Build up the confidence.

The next time, I'm not going to be so easy on you.

Oh, watch out.

Well, first order is I gotta eat something or else I'm not gonna be any

good for you.

Oh, I'm starving, too.

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, and, uh... Oh, you're really good.

Yeah,

and I've got the music for the dance club performance, so I think we're

ready. Did you see all the banners? Didn't they come out great?

I even like Margaret's Tears Squad one.

Yeah, they're gonna look really good on camera.

Whoa.

When I sound more excited about the commercial than you do, something's

wrong.

It's just Hal's having second thoughts about the spot, and I feel like a new

tagline would help.

What's the one you have now?

Hal Harrington Sporting Goods.

Family great.

Oh.

You know, moms tend to like grammar.

Well, you got any brilliant ideas?

Well, how about Hal Harrington Making Sports...

A family business.

Kind of sounds like your stores are run by the mob.

It does not.

Come on over the house and I'll give you a really good deal.

Well, let's do this.

Where are you going?

You have helped me in the HPG.

Maybe I can help you. Let's brainstorm.

Alex Kramer writing taglines since forever.

Well, can't get any worse than that.

Really?

All right.

Well, it's a start.

That it is. It's a start.

Hmm.

Okay,

now I give up. No, you can't quit.

I know what it's like. I have crazy deadlines and impossible clients, too.

But maybe this commercial doesn't need a tag.

Oh, no, you've come up with so many good ones. We're close.

You said that a while ago.

Now we're even closer.

Well, we should have the word family in it.

Now we just need the rest to make it a winner.

That's it.

Winner.

Clara, you're brilliant.

I am? What did I say?

Listen to this. Hal Harrington.

Where family is always the winner.

I like it.

Just like?

Okay. I love it.

Sorry. Oh, that was just excitement.

About the line.

About the line, of course.

Yes, yes, good line.

Well, I think the good news is we're ready for the shoot.

Shh, don't tell anyone.

If we're not fighting, they'll get confused.

Yeah, what about that?

Oh, sorry.

Oh, it's Nancy.

What?

How did that happen?

There's been a small flood in the storage room.

We lost some of the banners.

Oh, man, we need those banners.

I guess we're gonna have to make more?

Well, the kids worked so hard on them.

Okay, how are we gonna fix this?

Well, we're gonna have to use the world's oldest form of labor.

Family.

So you just need to keep the ball balanced on your foot.

You try.

I got this.

See, I'm a pro.

Good job.

You know, I can teach you how to do that one day, Claire.

All right, break time's over.

Help Nancy out with those balloons, will you?

I'm starting to hate balloons.

You loved them when you were a baby.

So did your mom.

Really?

Yeah.

Your mom loved red balloons.

She went crazy for him.

You know, if we had an argument, your mom and I, I wouldn't buy her flowers

afterwards. I would get her a dozen red balloons.

That's so cool.

And you loved them, too.

I remember the night before your fourth birthday, your mom and I stayed up all

night and filled your entire room with red balloons.

Then when you woke up in the morning, you were so excited, you didn't want to

leave.

We tried everything, but you were pretty stubborn.

So we had the party right there.

We had cake and open presents, and a room full of red balloons.

Wow.

I think I remember that.

We all stayed in your room that night, and your mom and I watched you sleep.

It's one of my favorite memories of our family.

I didn't remember.

any of them to tell me this story.

Thank you, Dad.

You're welcome, sweetheart.

Lots of the banners are being put away and the kids are devouring cookies.

I would have grabbed to something, but I would have lost it all.

That story about the balloons was beautiful.

Trisha sounds like an amazing woman.

Yeah, she was.

When she passed away, it was... It was hard on both of us.

I wish I had been there more for Emma.

But I didn't realize how hard it hit me.

I just buried myself in work.

Trisha and I rebuilt that business together, so it was my way of staying

connected to her.

How did Emma stay connected?

I guess I didn't really give her away.

And then when my mom moved in, it was just easier for me to keep working.

So you wouldn't feel the loss as much?

When I heard Emma reading that poem about her mom, it just... It hit me.

I'm better at communicating with my clients than my own daughter.

Emma is really talented.

She has a knack for expressing emotions.

And I didn't even know it.

Now you do.

She didn't want to show you that poem until it was ready.

It's not too late to get more involved in her life.

Thanks.

And thanks for bringing her into the drama club.

She's a natural.

And Oliver, he's got some serious soccer skills. I need to tell you.

How do you feel about him being on the team?

I don't know.

All right, what is it with you and sports?

I've always been a worrier.

The one good thing about my ex, Chad, is he kept me more balanced.

But Oliver is all I have now.

So I'm more overprotective than ever.

I grew up with a single mom.

It was hard for her to let go.

I think she still is.

Deep down, I'm worried that he misses the bond he had with his dad.

I try to be both parents, but... When I see him with you, I...

I'm not sure I'm doing so well on the dad's side.

Oliver thinks the world of you.

We can see it.

You work so hard, but you still make him a priority.

You're a good mom, Claire.

I learned a lot from you.

Thank you.

I should get going.

Tomorrow is a big day.

We have the runoff election, and then...

The next day, the activities day and the commercial.

Yeah, I'm going to have the crew in there first thing in the morning putting

up the banners.

I never thought I'd see the jocks and the artists work together so well.

No.

Thanks, Alex.

For what?

For reminding me that partnership can work.

Uh, yeah, I'm going to go and take Emma home.

Yeah, yeah.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Yeah, I'll see you. First thing in the morning.

So, good day?

Good day.

It was nice to hear you talk about Mom.

I owe you a lot more stories about her.

It's okay, Dad. I think we're both ready to start talking about her again.

Well, I can tell you she was an amazing woman.

People talk about finding the one.

I was lucky to find my true love so early in life.

So does that mean you really had one true love in your whole life?

Um... I don't really know. I mean, I...

I think that...

Looking good. Yeah.

A little higher this time? Yeah.

Sorry.

Jeff. Alex.

What's going on? I'm glad you're here.

Should the banner be in front of Hal or in back?

Where are the banners the kids made?

Hal didn't like the direction you were taking the campaign.

He tried to tell you a bunch of times and you didn't listen.

And it was your job to make sure that he stayed on board and understood our

vision.

Clara's never gonna go for this. She won't have a choice.

When you win the election tonight. What are you talking about?

If she wins tonight, she can still stop the shoot tomorrow.

So, I've recruited Margaret and all the sports parents.

They'll all be there tonight voting for you.

You're a shoo-in.

Then activities day is out the window.

I know you don't want to be stuck with this silly parents group.

But once the shoot's over, you can quit. Give it all back to what's-her-name.

Wow, Alex.

I give you credit.

You really know how to take advantage of people to get what you want.

But listen, Clara, this is not what it looks like. No, I think this is exactly

what it looks like. You know what?

You win.

You get the HPG and the commercial.

Congratulations. Clara, wait. Let her go.

Jeff, this is really bad.

And going behind my back? What terrible thing have I done?

Saved the commercial?

Got your kid's school free sports equipment?

Stopped you from becoming parent of the year at the expense of our company?

Well, maybe there are more important things than our company.

This was our dream, remember?

Trisha's dream.

Don't, Jeff.

T-A-J marketing.

That's Trisha, Alex, and Jeff.

We started this together.

Trisha sacrificed so much for our company.

And if she were here, she'd do whatever it took to keep us from going under.

If we lose Hal, everything the three of us built will be over.

Is that what she would have wanted?

Hi,

Mike. I got your text. Is this a bad time?

Great time. Thank you, Doc. Come in. Come in. I got a couple minutes before

class starts.

Have a seat, please.

I have a surprise for you. Really?

Yeah.

Um, four-wheel drive, automatic transmission.

Now that Hal Harrington's money is going to all the clubs, it looks like the

athletic schedule is going to ease up a bit. We can actually put on Midsummer

Night's Dream.

That's great, Mike. So I get free tickets?

I can do you one better.

I want you to volunteer for the play and be part of the production.

What? Yeah, I spoke to the principal and everyone involved, and they would all

love for you to do it.

There's just no way.

There's no way.

Alex and Emma, they really just, they really need me, so... Dorothy, it may

not be my business, but when I look at Alex and Emma, I see a father and a

daughter trying to find each other.

Maybe it's time to step back and let them.

Well, they need me.

They do.

So, if you'll excuse me, Mike, I...

What happened? Seems my sensitive and thoughtful co-president is actually a

lying, opportunistic worm, and we're back to sports day tomorrow.

What? You're kidding. Nope. The student banners are gone.

It was all just a ploy to get his commercial shoot, and we were merely

pawns in his elaborate scheme.

I can't believe this. This doesn't sound like Alex.

Believe it.

He's getting Margaret to bring her sports moms to the vote tonight.

He'll win by a landslide.

I should have known better than to trust him. Don't beat yourself up.

Listen, you have more fans out there than you realize.

What about the band parents?

And the drama parents?

And the geology parents?

We have a couple of hours to mobilize our posse.

It's not enough, Nancy.

It's the only shot we have.

Come on, Clara. You have to fight this.

I've had a terrible day, and I sure could... Well, hello to you.

Where's she going?

With me.

It seems our friend, Clara, needs some help tonight, so we're gonna go there.

So you're not on my side.

Alex, you crushed those kids who worked on the banners, and you went back on

your word to Clara. What's gotten into you? Mom, listen, you have to

understand. This is about saving my company. I am not buying that.

Your business has always had ups and downs.

You are scared. Maybe I am scared of losing the company that I built with

Trisha. You're not remembering Trisha very well.

I was at Emma's party, too.

What did you do with the balloons at the end of it?

We went outside and let them go.

And what did Trisha say?

She said that letting the balloons go and watching them fly was the most

beautiful part.

I'm driving.

Look at all the Margaret soccer moms.

They're with team Alex for sure.

My ears are burning.

Clara Goodwin, look at you. Why so serious?

Maybe HPG president is a little much for you.

Margaret, I know you're going to vote for Alex, but...

You should know that he's doing this for all the wrong reasons.

Sweetie, I know you tried the whole balance thing, but this is a sports

school. So, let's just make this painless tonight and get back to

business as usual.

Okay?

I can't believe this is gonna happen.

You're not giving up. That's not the Claire I know.

How about this turnout, Alex?

We have got this in the bath.

I wouldn't be so sure.

Oh.

Wow. Look at this. Hey!

What are you doing here?

Well, I heard there's gonna be a vote.

I'm pretty excited about it. Huh? Huh?

Yeah. There's gonna be some fireworks.

Attention, everyone.

Attention!

attention hello i'm past president margaret dell thank you

thank you so much so tonight i'll be officiating the meeting with nancy

gander counting the votes well we all know why we're here should we just get

it over with actually margaret i would like to say a few things if i could well

i don't see why not

Sorry. Hi.

Well,

as you know, two weeks ago I was elected as HPG co-president.

But the truth is... I ran for all the

wrong reasons.

I didn't really care about make sales or drama clubs or even soccer teams.

All I really cared about was selling an ad campaign to that man sitting over

there Okay, what in the world is he

doing and I would like to apologize to everyone for being elected under false

pretenses but School is about learning and over the last few

weeks. I've learned a lot Like that the HPG is a lot more than fundraising

It's about family

It's about community. It's about, most importantly, balance.

Balance between the parents and the teachers, sports and arts,

business and family.

And I realize that my life's been out of balance.

And if it wasn't for a few very special women, I might have missed out on

that list.

So, effective immediately, I'm resigning as HPG co-president.

And Clara Goodwin is officially your president.

We have to have a vote. You have to be president.

Actually, no, we don't have to vote. According to the bylaw, if there's two

people running and one resigns, the other one is automatically president.

Am I right, Madam President?

Wait, what about Sports Day?

Well, as I recall, it's called Activities Day.

Am I right?

That's what the kids wrote on the banners, so that's what it's going to

be.

If you do this... If you do this...

You're all throwing away a fortune in sporting goods.

No.

No.

No, no, no, they're not.

You're crazy. You're crazy.

Because, and let me tell you why. I look at... Come here, Madam President, huh?

Look, I look out and I see a bunch of people who really care about Activities

Day. Am I right?

Okay. And I see a lot of parents.

who want to see the arts side by side with sports. Yes!

And so, Hal Herrington Sporting Goods, effective immediately, will have an arts

section in our stores.

Oh, and more importantly, we're shooting a commercial tomorrow!

All right!

Can I have two bucks?

See,

I told you it would work out.

You always say it will.

And one day...

Maybe I'll actually believe you.

Hey.

It's great.

Hey.

So, good day?

The best.

I love you, Dad.

I love you too, sweetie.

I am so proud of you.

Trish would be so proud of you.

Mike?

Oh, sorry.

Oh, Dorothy.

Look, I'm so sorry. I overstepped boundaries, and I want to apologize.

Stop, please.

It's me who needs to apologize.

Are you still looking for someone to help out with the play?

The job is yours.

Can we go shopping?

Sure. For props? No.

To find some clothes that bring out the color of your eyes.

You notice my eyes.

I've noticed a lot of things, but anyway, we could maybe talk about that

over that dinner you've threatened to take me on.

We've got to stop meeting like this. Why?

That would just be normal.

Um, Alex.

Listen, Claire.

I've been a bit of a coward. What are you talking about?

What you did up there took so much courage.

I'm not talking about the HPJ.

I'm talking about you.

Oh. Um, it's true that we can let our past define us.

If we're not careful.

You're quite the wordsmith, aren't you?

I've been working on that for a really long time.

But I think that I'm ready to seek out that balance.

I mean, I know I am ready.

If you are.

I like your pitch.

You really know your target audience.

I need the two of you to work in sessions. Christy, you're in charge of

recycling. Hi.

Hi, hold up.

Frazzled, overwhelmed, exhausted.

I got you a present.

Oh, thank you.

So now I'm officially a sports mom?

I'll come back.

Aw, sports and arts. I got it.

I'll wear it today.

What are you doing hanging around the parents' group? Don't you have a

commercial to shoot?

Yes, I do.

Wish me luck.

Let's gather the troops.

It's showtime.

All right, everybody.

Ready? Yeah!

Hey, what about this?

I don't know about what I'm wearing. It's not very flashy. It's kind of

pedestrian. Then we're on the right track.

Yeah? Oh, yeah.

All right.

Jeff, camera's ready.

Kids? Yeah!

All right, let's do it.

Hal Harrington commercial, scene one, take one.

Ready, places, and action.

Hey, folks, it's Hal Harrington of Hal Harrington Sporting Goods, where we're

not just about sports anymore. No, now we are a full-service activities super

center.

Your kids are into music.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

Oh, bravo. The arts, whatever they do, they're going to need stuff.

Huh? Huh?

Hey, so come on.

of my Betty's Superstore. We'll get them moving and having fun because at Hal

Harrington's Sporting Goods, fun is our G-O-A-L.

This is going to be good. This is going to be good. Oh, yeah. Come on, buddy.

Hal Harrington's Sporting Goods, our family,

is always a winner. And cut.

That was fantastic.

I want me on the soccer team. Can I join? Of course you can.

Yay!

So, this is what you're good at. At least we finally found out.

Ouch.

First full day as president, you already have an attitude?

What, are you going to put me on cleanup duty?

Lucky for you, that position's already been filled.

You know, we could talk to that used car salesman.

Does all those TV commercials maybe give the HBG a new bus for field trips?

I could call him if you want. You are just full of great ideas.

I think this is the best one.