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(upbeat music)

* Sweet sugar honey bunny *

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* You can't buy my love with your money *

* Work on the bird, y'all the devil's work *

* I ain't got time for that, ain't you heard *

* And he my man *

* He my man *

* Don't you understand *

* Don't you understand *

* Oh, he my man *

* He my man *

* Don't you understand *

* Don't you understand *

* Oh, the rooftop in the chicken shack *

* And I don't ever want him back *

* He's a hustler *

(upbeat music continues)

(upbeat music)

(motorcycle rumbling)

- Need some help?

- Yeah, please.

My boss is on his way,

but I have no idea what I'm looking at here.

- Yeah, that's all right.

I dabble.

- You fix cars?

I wouldn't have guessed that.

- Yeah.

Don't let this suit fool you.

I only wear it 'cause I have to.

All right, let's have a look.

- [Driver] It started smoking right before I pulled over.

- [Luke] How long you been out here?

- [Driver] Too long.

- Look, I think you might have a bad radiator hose.

It happens with these old trucks.

Now look, this is a temporary fix, okay?

So you, your boss, whoever,

you guys gotta go in and get this thing properly checked out

when you get a chance, all right?

- Hey, how much should I tell my boss this cost?

- Don't worry about it.

Feel free to come by anytime, okay?

We'll get you all sorted.

- Appreciate it, man.

- Happy to help.

(motorcycle rumbling)

- Too pretty.

Ooh, too many issues.

Oh, now you have potential.

- Wait. Do not ruin this moment of me thinking

that you're finally on a dating app.

- But this one could complete me.

Well, come on.

It's a 1954 Chevy Bel Air

with a 3.5 liter V8 engine.

Oh, I think I'm in love.

- Speaking of love,

the guy who got his car serviced yesterday,

he not-so-subtly left you his number.

- Which car?

- Oh, just the fact that you have to

identify him by his car says more than you know.

- Oh, come.

- Late model Bronco. - Oh!

- He was cute.

- Not my type.

The car or the guy.

- Jess, you've got to put yourself out there

and open yourself up to romance.

- I have my job and I have my cars.

I have my class, which, ooh, is starting really soon

and I haven't finished prepping.

So see ya.

(upbeat music) (motorcycle rumbling)

- Good morning.

Hey, Mike.

Thank you.

I know.

Morning.

- [Receptionist] Luke? - Okay.

- [Receptionist] Your shirt.

- Great.

Okay.

Do you mind?

Thank you.

Okay.

Sorry I'm late.

Yeah, hi, Pete. Good morning.

Morning.

I'm sorry, Dad. Something came up.

- What's with the shirt?

- Fashion. Young guy thing.

- This was a strategy meeting.

It's kind of essential

that the VP of corporate strategy be here.

- I planned on being here, Dad.

- You were back under a hood.

- There was a kid.

He was stranded on the side of the road.

I couldn't just leave him there.

- You're a great kid, Luke, but you need to stay focused.

You belong here, beside me.

Now, come on.

We need to get back to my office,

review the sales figures for the quarter.

- What's that?

Are we looking to acquire Barro's?

- It's a great location.

That would be a smart acquisition.

- Are you sure you wanna do that, Dad,

well, considering the history?

- This is the company's future.

And yours.

Now, come on.

(somber music)

(Jess sighs)

- I heard that.

Keep those nerves in check.

- Is it that obvious?

- You're gonna do great.

What's on the docket today?

- We're gonna start nice and easy.

I want women to feel comfortable

and confident around their cars.

Like how to change a spark plug.

- Well, I already told Eden

to set side part of her summer break to take your class.

- Really?

- Yes, of course.

And I can't think of a better person

to learn from than you.

- Yeah, if only I could stand up in front of the rest

of the class without breaking into a cold sweat.

- Yeah, about that.

I was posting on social media about it.

- What did you do?

- It's good for business.

- Hi there.

Hello.

I'm...

Welcome to Barro's Auto Repair.

I'm Jess Barro.

I'm also the head auto technician here.

So today we're going to be talking about

the oh-so-useful, but often misunderstood

spark plug.

Let's begin.

Eden, these are fantastic.

- You think so?

- Yeah.

No wonder your mom says you're the star of the class.

- Star? Not yet.

I really wanna get picked to be the photographer

for the school's paper next year.

My teacher said this project's my chance to shine.

- Well, you, my friend, are radiant.

Make sure your teacher's wearing shades.

- Thanks. If only had an idea of what to shoot.

(horn honks)

- Well, inspiration is everywhere.

Come on.

Dad, I love it.

Oh, it's beautiful.

- It is?

- With every restoration,

I'm not looking at what is,

I'm looking at what it could be.

So maybe this one says showroom floor, 1957.

Or hot pink with shag upholstery and fuzzy dice.

You know, some of the best ideas come

when you just throw convention out the window and go for it.

- My daughter's never been one for sticking to convention.

- Yeah, well, I guess I was raised right.

(phone buzzing)

- Excuse me. I have to take this.

- Well, since I am trying to raise you right,

we better get going.

You're gonna be late for class.

- Okay.

See you later, Jess.

- All right, see you later, superstar.

Can't wait to see what you come up with.

- Can we find some middle ground here?

I'll get back to you.

I've gotta go out for a little bit.

- Is everything okay? - Yeah.

I just have to run a few errands.

- Okay.

I'll hold the fort.

(traffic whooshing)

- I don't know how to say no to the man.

- Do you know how many people would jump at the opportunity

to work- - Suffocate behind a desk?

No. I spend more time changing typos

than transmissions, man.

- Hey, no one spots an I before an E like my man Luke.

- Thanks, Pete. I appreciate that.

You know, my granddad used

to give away oil changes for free?

I loved that.

I loved working with him and my dad back then.

It just seemed like it was small,

but we're doing something of that mattered, you know?

- Look, in marketing, the first step

to changing minds is to find common ground.

Figure out how to talk to your dad in a way he understands.

Then maybe you can help him understand

your version of the future.

- Whatever that is.

Anyway, I appreciate it, buddy.

I gotta go.

I got a date tonight.

- Good luck.

- Thank you.

You seen my keys?

- Oh, I'm gonna give Eden a quick call.

I'll meet you at the bar.

- All right, I'll grab a drink.

- Okay.

- Oh, somebody dropped their...

- Keys.

That would be me.

- Luke.

- It's nice to see you, Jess.

- Fancy.

- Company car.

How are you?

- We don't need to do the small talk.

- No small talk. Genuinely asking.

- What are you doing this side of town?

- I was having a drink with a friend.

On my way to a date.

You look good.

- You look like you sell bonds.

- I'm gonna choose to take that as a compliment.

- Well, I guess I'll see you around.

- Yeah, definitely. - Yeah.

Is there something else?

- My keys.

- Right.

Enjoy your date.

- I'll try my best.

It's good seeing you, Jess.

- Mm-hm.

- Who was that?

- That is Luke.

- The Luke?

Wow. He's...

- I'm gonna get us a table.

- I'm just saying.

Are you ever gonna tell me

what happened between the two of you?

- No, I already told you it doesn't matter.

- Clearly it does.

Something about Luke's dad cutting Ray out of Tune Up Wiz?

- Yeah.

So it was back when Luke and I were in college

and Luke's grandfather wanted his dad and my dad

to be partners, take over the company.

- Okay.

- [Jess] But Luke's dad refused.

- Oh.

But you broke off with Luke because of that?

How does that make any sense?

- So Luke knew his father's plan

to cut my dad outta the business,

and he said absolutely nothing.

My dad was completely blindsided.

By the time he found out, there was nothing he could do.

So he started over.

From scratch.

- Yikes.

(upbeat music)

- Hello?

Anybody here?

Hello?

- Oh, hi there.

Sorry.

Wait, are you...

You're Wayne LaRoche from "Road Renegades."

My dad and I used to watch that show all the time.

- And you are Jessica Barro.

- How do you know my name?

- Well, you did a restoration for my friend.

A '66 Pontiac GTO in...

- Marina Turquoise.

- That's the one.

Blew me away.

- Thank you.

- Which is why I think you're perfect for this.

- Perfect for what?

- Hey guys, come on in.

Come on.

Don't worry. They don't bite.

Oh, and none of this footage is gonna be used

without your permission.

- My permission?

- We're doing a competition show

for car restorers called "American High Gear."

Look, Jess, when I saw your work,

I had to meet the genius behind it.

- Ah, well, if you could see

behind the grease on my face, I'd be blushing.

- So I've been scouting contestants.

And to be frank, it's all men.

I think having a woman in the show

would inspire a lotta people.

- Well, I wouldn't be so sure.

Sorry, can we just cut the cameras for a second, please?

- Of course. Yeah.

So we're gonna be shooting

at the Classic Car Fest in Alden.

Do you know it?

- Yeah. I used to go there all the time, actually.

- Well, it's gonna be fantastic.

Beautiful cars, packed audience.

And did I mention top prize is $50,000?

- Look, I really appreciate it,

but not exactly a TV type.

- With all due respect, that's why you're perfect.

I mean, you're authentic,

you're brilliant at what you do,

and I can't think of anyone better.

- I appreciate it, but I'm really busy here.

Good luck with it though.

Sounds fun.

- Sure.

Look, if you change your mind, call me.

Our contestants are staying at the Pinefield B&B.

- I used to stay there all the time as a kid.

- No kidding!

See, it was meant to be.

Jess, I really do think it'd inspire

a lot of people seeing you up there.

Just think about it, okay?

- Okay.

- You're great.

Okay, guys, let's go.

(gentle music)

Good job, buddy.

(Jess laughs)

- And he's going on and on about my restorations.

You remember the '66 GTO?

- In Marina Turquoise?

What a beauty. - What a beauty.

Ah, I don't know, though. I'd rather not.

Large crowds, I mean, all those people.

It's not exactly my forte.

- You do whatever you feel is right.

(gentle music)

- You okay?

Been acting really weird.

- Yeah, it's fine.

- Dad, you can talk to me.

You know that, right?

- That call I got was from our landlord.

- Okay.

- He's raising our rent.

You know how competitive shop space is downtown right now.

- Yeah.

- Apparently he's getting offers

from tenants willing to prepay for the year.

He wants us to do the same.

- That's insane.

- We don't have that kind of reserve.

- Okay.

What about a loan?

- It's tough.

Hey, I don't want you to worry about it.

I'll figure it out.

- No, no, it's just that TV producer today,

he said the winner of the competition gets $50,000.

Go a long way towards our rent.

- I think it sounds like a great opportunity.

Not for the garage, but for you.

You are the best mechanic I know.

And I'm not just saying that because I'm your father.

- I don't know, Dad.

Being a woman in this business is hard enough.

I can't handle the pressure of trying to prove myself.

- You don't have to prove anything to anyone.

Your work speaks for itself.

I'm just saying.

(gentle music continues)

(bright music)

(kids laughing)

* Baby, baby, I've been meaning to tell you *

* And it's taken me far too long *

* You make every day a happy day *

* I'm so lucky that you came along *

* So if I have *

(engine sputtering)

- Hey, there.

Need a hand?

- Not unless you got a new car battery.

- Oh, I think it's the alternator.

- I know my way around a car.

It's the battery.

- Hey, would you try something for me?

- Sure.

- You got a radio installed in there?

- [Driver] Yeah. - Okay.

Hop on in, turn her on.

Set the radio to AM and then find a low frequency,

something with no music.

- [Driver] Okay.

- All right, now step on the accelerator

and tell me if you hear a high-pitched noise.

(car ringing)

- You know, I think it might be the alternator.

- That is a handy trick.

I see we both trained under my granddad.

- Luke.

What are you doing here?

- I convinced my dad to get a Tune Up Wiz booth.

You know, strategy.

Bar charts, pie charts, various kinds of charts.

- Wow. You got that corporate lingo down.

- You think so?

- Yeah. No.

- Oh, okay.

What are you doing here?

- Uh, I'm just here to check out classic cars.

- Yeah, it's the festival.

It's been a minute.

Can't help but remember all the times

we used to run around here.

Hey, do you remember that time we hopped the fence?

- You know, I'd rather not.

- Sorry. Of course.

Enjoy the festival, Jess.

- Yeah.

Yeah, you too.

Don't get motor oil on your fancy sports coat.

- What, this old thing?

It was on sale.

- I can tell.

(melancholy music)

(people chattering)

- [Wayne] Jess!

You made it.

- Happy to be here.

Looks like you've got your hands full.

- Oh, you have no idea.

One of our contestants dropped out just this morning.

- Seriously?

- I wouldn't joke about that.

Thankfully we found a replacement here

at the festival.

- Well, I guess if you're looking for car people,

this is the place to find them.

- That's for sure.

Oh, here comes our replacement now.

- Jess?

- Wait, you're in the competition?

- So, is everything okay?

- Can I talk to you for a sec? - Can I talk to you for a sec?

Me first.

I'm so sorry.

It's just, I didn't realize he was gonna be on the show too.

- So what's the issue?

- Well, you know, it's a really long story.

Tragic one, really.

- Wait, wait, wait.

Is this...

Are you two...?

- Oh, we're not dating.

- But you were.

Oh, this is television gold.

- No, no, no, no. It's not gold.

It's not even bronze.

- You never said you were a contestant on the show.

- Well, you said you were manning a booth.

- I was manning a booth

until this lovely gentleman approached me

desperate for another contestant.

But if it's a problem, I can bow out.

Unless you're not afraid of a little competition.

- Oh, please.

I'm just afraid you can't handle losing to me.

(Kevin slurping)

- Oh, don't mind us.

- We're your fellow contestants.

- Is this show about car restoration or couples therapy?

- I guess it's on.

- Oh, it's on.

(upbeat music)

- [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen!

Take your seats!

"American High Gear" will begin in five minutes.

(contestants chattering)

- Don't be nervous.

There's no shame in losing to me.

- Look, the only thing I'll be losing is your number.

(audience laughing)

(upbeat music)

- Welcome to "American High Gear."

(audience cheering)

The show that separates the hot rods from the clunkers.

I'm your host, Wayne LaRoche.

Over the next week,

we'll put our contestants' restoration skills to the test.

The three finalists will then compete

for a winner-take-all championship round,

which will determine America's top classic car restorer.

(audience cheering)

Let's meet our contestants, shall we?

First up, we got Kevin from White Plains, New York.

Next we've got Ike from Tupelo, Mississippi.

Then we have Clark from Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Last, but definitely not least, got Luke and Jess

who both actually hail

from right here in Detroit, Michigan.

- Happy to be- - Happy to be-

- I'm so sorry. - I insist.

- You always insist.

- Ooh, looks like these two have some history.

(audience cheering)

All right, folks,

before you are some of the most iconic cars to restore.

From a 1970 Chevy Chevelle

to a 1966 Ford Thunderbird.

- That Thunderbird's gonna be tough.

Not enough time to fix a car that bad.

- Maybe for some.

- Now, for our opening round,

the contestants will have two minutes

to sand down a randomly-selected car hood

from one of these vehicles.

Now, the winner will get to choose

which vehicle to restore

and then assign another vehicle of their choice

to the next ranked competitor.

These will then be the contestants' vehicles

for the rest of the show.

Contestants, take your positions.

Go. You got it.

- Just pretend it's your computer mouse.

- Appreciate your concern.

(audience cheering)

- Oh, and to up the ante,

we've souped up the motors in your orbital sanders.

So hold on tight, because we're moving fast.

Three, two, one, go!

(upbeat music)

- They're not even here.

(sanders buzzing)

- Woo, it's got some torque.

- I've changed over 100 diapers,

this is nothing.

(sanders buzzing) (upbeat music continues)

- Man, I'm on fire.

- Oh no.

- I got it. - It's all right.

No, no, no, no, it's fine. Do your thing.

It's all the way on the other side.

- I got it. - [Luke] You sure?

- [Jess] Yep. Here. - Okay. Okay.

- Here. - Turn it off.

- Cable. - Watch the cord.

- Okay. - My cord's around your cord.

Jess, Jess, just let it go. - Luke! Luke!

Luke, just stop.

(hood clatters) (crowd gasping)

- [Wayne] 10 seconds remaining. 10 seconds.

- Here, I got the horse.

- Three, two, one...

That's time!

(audience cheering)

Well, folks, it looks like our Michigan mechanics ran

into some troubles.

But hey, it's okay.

It's still anybody's round.

Judges, please tally up your scores.

We'll be right back after a short commercial break.

And the results are in.

In first, our new dad, Ike.

Congratulations, Ike.

All right, contestants, it's time to decide

which car you'll be foisting on your competition.

- Luke assigned me the '66 Thunderbird.

That's the most beat-up car of the group to restore.

- Oh, that's not very gentlemanly of him, is it?

- No, it's rude.

- Or, no, you should be flattered.

- What?

- Because he knows you're the only one

on that stage that can handle it.

- Well, I can and I will.

You know, that's not even the worst part, though.

The worst part is the only reason he's ahead of me

on the leaderboard is because my nerves got to me.

I see the crowd, I completely freeze.

- Yeah, everybody gets nervous.

Just try not to topple over a massive car hood next time.

- Oh, you're mean.

(Tori laughs)

You know, that's not even really it.

I feel like when my mom died,

I lost like a really big part of myself.

That part of me that felt like I could do anything

and I could be anyone.

(melancholy music)

I just feel really lonely sometimes.

- Hey, but you know that we are all here for you.

We love you and support you.

- Thanks.

- I'm gonna be in that crowd tomorrow.

So you're good.

You okay?

- Yeah, it's just, it's tragic, really.

I'm gonna have to show 'em who's boss.

- That's my girl.

(glasses clinking)

(insects chirring)

- I think the universe is punishing me

for stepping outside of my comfort zone.

- Just worry about your own work.

Don't let it get to you.

Boy, I wish I could be there to watch,

but, ah, I gotta keep things running here.

- It's fine.

It'll be good to see a friendly face.

- You're gonna have lots of friendly faces

once they get to know you, honey.

I love you.

- I love you too, Dad.

Come on!

Where there is the power on this thing?

We can just pull it.

- If you're taking that up to your room,

could I get one last cup?

- What are you doing up?

- Was on my way to the gym

when I came across this attempted robbery.

May I?

- Be my guest.

(machine beeps)

Clever.

Thank you.

- I'm sorry about today.

That was a disaster.

- It's not entirely your fault.

I was on edge.

- It's kinda fun, though, doing this together again.

Takes me back.

Remember that time in college

when we stripped the '54 Caddy to the studs?

- We almost broke my dad's hoist in the process.

I remember.

He does too.

He forgives you, by the way.

- He's a good man.

- Well, I'm gonna head up

and finish studying on the '66 Thunderbird.

Cheap move, by the way.

- It's only 'cause I knew you could handle it.

- Oh, you're going down, Luke Childs.

Get your beauty rest.

(bright music)

(birds chirping)

- I got some great photos at the festival this morning.

- What? That's amazing. - Good.

- Maybe you'll find something

that will inspire your project.

- Well, I mean my teacher told us to make a statement,

to express who we are.

- You should snap some shots

of the dirty laundry on your bedroom floor.

- Mom, stop it. Stop.

- I mean, it's accurate representation.

- It's okay.

All great artists suffer,

but they find their way eventually.

- Yeah.

- Or they're driven crazy by their ex-boyfriends

and go completely insane.

- Whose ex-boyfriend?

- What's that? Uh...

- Mine. - Teri's!

- Ah.

I'll see you at the competition.

- Mm-hm.

- [Luke] Okay. - Okay.

- [Teri] That wasn't awkward at all.

- What was that?

Wonder why they kept you both in the competition.

Great tension.

- What tension?

- Romantic tension.

Oh, they must be eating it up.

- Yeah. There's no romantic tension.

I just wish she'd forgive me, stop blaming me.

- Well, maybe she's not blaming you.

She just doesn't think you took her side.

- I didn't take anybody's side.

- Maybe that's the problem.

- Welcome to day two of "American High Gear."

(audience cheering)

Now, to be a top restoration mechanic,

you can't just know your way around cars.

No, you need to be encyclopedic

about tools, parts, and systems.

- Hey, here's to not toppling car hoods today, huh?

- Huh? Okay.

- All right.

- Oh, too slow.

(audience laughing)

- Uh-oh.

It looks like our Michigan mechanics are at it again, folks.

Play nice, you two.

Now contestants, remember,

every second section is an elimination round,

which means we'll be saying goodbye

to whoever loses in trivia.

Here we go.

Buzzers at the ready?

- Yep.

- Question number one.

How many volts should a healthy battery register

on a multimeter?

Jess?

- 12.6.

- Correct.

(audience cheering)

Looks like somebody's batteries are charged.

Second question.

What kind of power is produced in the engine cylinder

as a result of fuel combustion?

Luke.

- It's indicated power, Wayne.

- Correct! Wow.

Michigan contestants are off to a blazing start.

Look out, folks.

- You're lucky I taught you that.

- Yeah. Okay.

- Rear traction control.

- Electronic control unit.

- The scrub radius.

- Wayne, that's a catalytic converter.

- Four of them.

- 14.7 parts air to one part fuel.

- Three degrees before top dead center.

- Oh, that's four degrees, Clark.

Four degrees. Sorry, big guy.

- Spring-loaded Muncie shifter.

- Flywheel.

- [Wayne] Jess, you buzzed in.

(upbeat music)

- Oh.

- We're waiting.

- You know this.

- Camshaft. It's camshaft.

- Oh, camshaft is correct,

but I'm sorry, you're just a little bit too late.

Now, adding up today's points with the previous days.

- It's all right. You're all right.

- Luke and Jess have climbed up from yesterday.

Kevin is now in fourth,

which sadly means we'll be saying goodbye

to our friend Clark.

I know, I know.

(audience clapping)

We'll miss you, pal.

But hey folks, still anybody's game.

Until next time for "American High Gear,"

Wayne LaRoche.

- And Clark.

- And we're out.

(bell rings)

Good job.

Great job.

- You okay?

- We'll find out.

- You know, I gotta say,

as the only female contestant,

Jess is more than holding up her own

but you see those nerves showing?

I mean, that's death on TV.

Anyway, with these elimination rounds,

she continues like this she's not gonna last,

which would be a real shame.

(crowd chattering)

- Well, that was rough.

- It's okay.

Om...

Om...

(gentle music)

- How exactly is this helping?

- We are centering ourselves

and we are connecting you to the voice inside.

- Oh, I can hear that voice.

It's saying stop sitting cross-legged.

You're getting sciatica.

- Focus, Jess.

We're almost zen.

Om...

(football thudding)

- I mean, does he have to play football right there?

- New plan. Get on your feet.

- No.

- Come on. Up.

And arms up and oh!

Release the tension.

Let it all out!

- Well, this was a good idea.

- What's going on over there?

- They're centering themselves.

I do that most mornings

before my first round of video games.

- That does not surprise me.

- Whatever works.

It seems like Jess could use a reset.

- Yeah, Jess is all right.

She's the strongest person I know.

- I don't doubt it.

But what exactly is going on between you two?

I'm sensing some hurt feelings.

- Yeah, we got some healing to do.

- Well, she better heal quick.

I don't intend on losing in any of these elimination rounds

and she's next on the chopping block.

- All right, Kevin.

Slow down.

- This is ridiculous... - Ly effective.

- I'm gonna take your word for it.

- Okay. Sit down again.

We have got to figure out what is holding you back.

What happens to you when you get up on that stage?

- I don't know, okay?

I lose my nerve.

- Jess, I have seen you at work in the zone.

You can accomplish anything.

- I just feel so much pressure.

- Yes, there has been a lot going on,

but it's all gonna work out.

- Not if I don't win.

- Stop it.

Has your father gotten this far?

Survived this long with giving up when things get tough?

If you win, great.

If you don't, we will figure it out.

And that vulnerability that you see as a weakness,

honey, that is your strength.

That sensitivity is what makes you an artist.

You're stronger than you know.

Om!

- No, I'm not doing it.

- When it comes to restoring a classic car,

it can take a rigorous search through vintage parts

to find the exact piece you need.

- Missed you at breakfast.

- I hope you didn't fill up,

because you're about to eat my dust.

(audience laughing)

- There she is.

- Today, our contestants are gonna replace their headlights,

install a new battery,

and rewire whatever they need to turn them on.

- Yikes. It's not gonna be easy with that Thunderbird.

The housing on the lights

is gonna have to fit the grill just right.

- I know.

- Good.

- So, first team to fire up their lights wins.

- Teams? - That's right.

Just to make things a little bit more challenging

we've broken our competitors up into teams of two.

So Kevin, Ike, you're on the Skylark.

Jess, Luke, you're on the Thunderbird.

- Well, looks like we're in this thing together.

I got your back.

- Prove it.

- Contestants, on your marks, get set,

go.

(upbeat music) (audience cheering)

- If you wanna hold my hand, you can just ask.

- Your hands are so soft. What? No tools at the office?

(audience laughing)

- It figures.

- Boom!

This'll work.

- See anything?

- What do you got?

- I got two pin.

- Great. We're missing a three.

Keep looking.

Bingo. Got it. - Okay.

(audience cheering)

- Keep it going, guys.

It's still anyone's game. Let's go.

- This is the Jess I remember.

- Then let's win this thing.

- Fire 'em up.

(audience cheering)

(audience groans)

- Uh-oh.

Misfire on the Thunderbird.

Looks like they're not done troubleshooting just yet.

- No! We blew a fuse.

Hey, I saw one in the parts pile.

Go see if you can find.

- It's just gonna keep blowing

unless we figure out what's wrong with the wiring.

- Didn't you gimme the Thunderbird

'cause you knew I could handle it?

Luke, trust me.

I know what I'm doing.

- Yes, ma'am.

- Come on, Kevin.

- Signal switch.

- Keep it going, gang. Keep it going.

- And the signal relay.

Directional relay.

Nope.

The trunk relay.

(upbeat music continues)

- [Luke] Got it.

- [Jess] Got it? - [Luke] Yeah.

- It's gonna be a close one.

- All right, fuse is in.

Give it a go.

- Hit it.

(upbeat music continues)

(audience cheering)

(Jess laughs)

- We did it!

- Leaderboard time.

Remember, judges have awarded points according

to how teams place,

but they've also tripled the points

to those who've gone the extra mile

with their craftsmanship.

- Craftswomanship.

- And let's take a look.

And that's it for today.

For "American High Gear," I'm Wayne LaRoche.

We'll see you next time.

(upbeat music)

- Dad, I wanna talk to you about something.

I think you should reconsider acquiring Barro's.

There's a lot of other shops that we could get.

- Barro's is in a prime location.

If we don't nab it, one of our competitors will.

- But why not help them?

When grandad was alive, all the shop owners knew each other.

We were competitors, but we were friends.

Jess is also on the show.

- I think you're letting your feelings

for Jess cloud your judgment.

Right, do me a favor, leave this with me.

Acquisitions are all about timing

and I don't want Ray learning of this offer

until it's properly presented.

- What are you asking me?

You're asking me not to mention this to Jess?

- Well, there's a lot of factors that go

into our decision to acquire a shop.

- And I'm asking you to make our history one of them.

Dad, for me.

- All right, I hear you.

I'll put my finger on the pause button for now.

Now come on, you get out there and you make us proud.

- Yeah, sure.

Okay.

(people chattering)

It's a great job today.

You really pivoted out there.

Next generation of auto techs right here.

These two, it's your influence.

- I mean that's why I used to love coming here

with our families.

Surrounded by auto enthusiasts.

A sense of connection.

- Speaking of connection,

did you hear about the social activity

that Wayne's got slated for us?

It's a way for the contestants to bond.

- Do I wanna know?

(upbeat music)

I can't believe this place is still around.

I haven't been roller skating in forever.

- That's our song. Do you hear it?

- Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

- That is not the attitude of a 7th-grade champion.

If I recall correctly,

we dominated a very, very real roller skating competition.

- Okay, well, that's because there was one other couple

and they dropped out when both of them fell.

- I don't know about all that.

But what I do know is that you and I.

Three, four, here we go.

Boom, one, two.

Let's go.

Here we go.

One, two.

* Let's have a little fun *

* When the music starts playing *

* We're gonna have a little fun, yeah *

* Can you hear what I'm saying *

* The weekend's almost here *

* And I'm just waiting for the moment that *

- Ready to lose, old man?

- I'm gonna fold you like a onesie.

- What a strange and fantastic comeback.

Here we go. Pizza and ranch dressing.

Just like the old days. - Thank you.

Hm. Can't believe you remembered our old routine.

- I still practice every night before bed.

You don't? - Really.

- Yeah. - Wow.

Well, I mean, that's smart

because you never know when a big business deal's

gonna come down to a winner-take-all skate off.

It's good life choices.

- Don't get me started on life choices.

- Come on, you're getting through.

You're doing fine.

- As if you think that.

- You're working for your dad. I'm working for my dad.

We're both doing the best we can.

- Except you're doing what you love,

and I'm stuck in an office playing

with spreadsheets and having meetings.

- Yeah, it's like a spreadsheet video game.

It's fun. - The greatest.

- Okay, fine, it's not exactly apples to potatoes.

- No, it's not apples to potatoes at all.

I got sucked into this thing, you know?

Couldn't say no.

- Well, I mean, you can say no.

But...

How's your mom?

- Mom is good.

She moved to Arizona after the divorce.

- Oh.

- Still talks about you a lot.

- Oh yeah?

- I wish it would stop, honestly.

But, you know, in this competition,

you remind me a lot of your mom.

- We're talking about

the same mom, right? - Same mom, yes.

- My mom. Okay.

Yeah. Yeah.

My mom who could just walk

in front of a group of people and not break a sweat.

My mom lit up every room she walked into.

I can just barely get my words out when it's my turn.

- I know it might feel like that,

but I don't see it that way.

Your mother was fierce.

She was strong.

She was the kinda person who would stand up

to any fear in front of her.

And that's what you're doing.

I'm just saying, your mom was an impressive woman.

So are you.

- Thank you.

Even if you're lying, it sounds nice.

(birds chirping)

- I'm really proud of you, Jess.

- Dad, it's only the first round.

I'm barely out of last place.

- Not just yesterday. Everything.

Being in the competition, putting yourself out there.

I haven't seen this side of you in a long time.

- You know, it's funny

because I have spent years avoiding this kind of situation,

but now that I'm in it, I just, I wanna go for it.

- That's good.

It really is.

Do you think working with Luke

has had something to do with that?

- Dad, I'm fighting for the future of the garage, okay?

I don't have time for feelings.

If there were any.

Speaking of the garage, did you hear any news?

- I talked to the landlord, but he's holding firm.

- You know, if I win this thing,

it's gonna solve all our problems.

- Nothing solves all problems, but don't worry about that.

I've applied for a loan.

For now, enjoy the moment.

That's all I care about.

- No, I'm not gonna let you down, Dad.

- You never could.

- [Luke] So there I am, parts everywhere,

trying to put it all back together

when the customer shows up.

- [Audience] Uh-oh.

- Yeah. Uh-oh was right, Wayne.

So he's standing in the doorway

and I look like I just committed automotive murder.

And a single tear rolls down his cheek

and he goes, "Just came in for an oil change."

- Ouch. That is quite the first day on the job, Luke.

- That's quite the last day too.

- True.

- Folks, if you're just joining us,

we're doing a quick Q&A with our contestants

to get to know them just a little bit better.

Now, Jess, I understand that you grew up around cars.

What is it exactly

that you love about restoring old classics?

- Ah, well, I've loved classic cars from a very young age.

Their charm, their design.

I love the way that they demand that you get in there

and you get your hands dirty.

If I really, really think about it,

I love what these cars represent.

Cars are at the center of so many of my favorite memories.

Family outings and road trips.

Going to restaurants,

drive-ins.

Car is what makes those memories happen.

Memories fade and cars deteriorate, but,

I mean, if I can be just a small part

in restoring those memories and keeping them alive,

then that means everything to me.

(gentle music)

You got anyone special coming to cheer you on?

- My buddy Pete's coming later.

- What? That's it?

Nobody else?

- I don't have a special cheering section

if that's what you're asking.

Last date I went on was a disaster.

I knew within the first two minutes it wasn't a match,

which made the next five, six hours just super romantic.

How about you? You seeing anybody?

- No. After my last string of dates,

which I would rate from bad to horrible,

pretty much given up.

- Well, at least I can't say you're a quitter.

- Okay. All right, fine.

I haven't given up, but when I know I'll know, you know?

Oh, speaking of knowing,

you know the first car I restored completely

on my own was a Dart.

I painted it purple.

- I remember.

You were an artist with a spray gum.

Probably still are.

How often are you restoring these days?

- Ah, it's a side thing, but I love it.

- Doesn't have to be a side thing, you know?

Could expand it.

- Yeah, well, that's the dream.

Eventually, but right now I've gotta help my dad

with basic services.

It's our bread and butter.

Besides, I don't think I have it in me

to be the front person of my own restoration biz.

- Jess, you're a natural.

They'd be lining up around the block for you.

- Yeah, well, that can't happen soon enough.

- What do you mean?

Jess, you know you can talk to me.

I am happy to listen.

- We're having some financial problems at the garage.

- I'm sorry to hear that. - Yeah.

That's why I joined the competition.

If I don't win, I dunno what we'll do.

- Jess, there's something you should probably know-

- You know, it's funny because, for the first time,

I actually feel like things will work out.

I mean, I joined the competition to save the garage,

but it sort of feels like something more.

- That's great.

- At least that's what I keep telling myself

because I really can't handle any more pressure.

- Right.

(upbeat rock music)

- Our competitors are racing head-to-head

to diagnose and to repair.

But it looks like Jess is speeding to the top of the pack.

- Hey, Hercules, feel free to give us a hand over here.

- If I do that,

and then you're coming to me every time

you need to open a jar of pickles.

- And that's a costly fumble for Mike.

Hold on to those tools, folks.

It all comes down to this.

Now, since the scores are so neck to neck,

the first three contestants to fire up their engines

will be moving on to the last round.

Whoever comes in last, walks home.

- Socket.

Hey, Luke, you took my 3/4 socket.

- Yeah, but I also gave it back.

- It's not here.

- [Luke] There we go.

- Ooh, this is close.

Jess is getting close.

(car sputtering)

- Yes!

- Look out!

- Whoa!

- Thanks.

- Yeah. You okay?

- Mm-hm.

- Good.

- I am sorry, Ike,

but that fumble cost you precious time

putting you in last place,

which means it's Luke, Kevin, and Jess

moving on to the final round.

(audience clapping)

- Nina, Daddy's coming home.

- Lots to be proud of, Nina, lots to be proud.

Until next time for the final round.

For "American High Gear,"

I'm Wayne LaRoche.

And we're out!

- We'll miss you, Ike.

- That's on making it to the finals.

You two are like a dream team.

- We you make a pretty good team.

- We're not a team.

- Not a team. No, not a team.

Just meant in the competition, right?

- Right.

- It's kinda like a sport, you know?

There's no "I" in team.

There is a me if you switch letters around.

I'm gonna stop.

This is Pete.

He's the director of marketing at Tune Up Wiz

and my friend. - Hey.

- Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you.

I love a good comeback story.

- Thanks. - But, hey, I better head back

to the office before your dad notices I've been at lunch

for 2 1/2 hours.

- Right. Yeah. Let me walk you to your car.

I'm gonna be right back. - Let's go.

- Okay. - Nice to meet you.

- Bye.

- Hey!

Yeah.

(people chattering)

- Yeah, yeah. I can't keep doing this.

- What you talking about?

You're killing it out there.

I think you could win this thing.

- And put Jess's dad completely outta business?

- What?

- They need the prize money to keep Barros's doors open.

- Are you serious?

- Yeah.

- You should tell her what's happening with your dad.

It'd be worse if she finds out on her own.

- I know. I know. I want to.

I tried, but she doesn't need the added pressure.

I don't know how I keep finding myself in this situation.

- The universe provides, my friend.

- I don't know what that means, Pete.

Did you read that on a fortune cookie?

- No.

Okay, look, one time, yes.

But I'm serious.

We attract the things we need to overcome,

- Right. Yeah.

Thank you for that, Yoda.

I'm gonna attract her hating me more.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

- She won't if you're honest.

She's a good person and so are you.

Don't forget that.

I'll see you around.

- Thanks, buddy.

(people chattering)

- Eden's photo exhibition is tonight.

She keeps checking in with me

to make sure that you're coming.

- Of course. I wouldn't miss it.

- Good, good.

- Early afternoon and we're already done.

I can get used to this.

- Well, hi. - [Luke] Hi.

- I'm Terry. - I'm Luke.

- I work for Ray and this one.

- Yes, I've heard a lot about you from Jess.

- Lies, all of it.

No, I'm just kidding.

- Right. Of course.

- No.

Didn't you used to go to high school with Jess?

- Yes I did.

And I have the frosted tipped hair to prove it.

- Well it just so happens

that my daughter goes to the same high school.

- Is that right?

- Yeah. And tonight she's having a photojournalism exhibit.

Yeah. You wouldn't wanna come?

I mean, Jess is gonna be there.

You could join her.

You could go back to your old stomping grounds.

- I would love that. Thank you.

- Yeah. Great.

- [Luke] Yeah. - It's a date.

- Great. I'm gonna go frost my tips.

- Okay.

He's cute.

- Yeah. Teri, I know what you're doing.

Luke and I had our time.

We're just friends now.

- You know what, Jess?

It's really easy to shut people out.

The real challenge is opening yourself back up again.

Taking a chance.

I will see you both tonight.

(people chattering)

- Wow. It's so different.

Almost erases the trauma of failing algebra.

- Wow. These kids are so talented.

- Yeah.

- Takes some guts to put your heart on display.

- No guts, no glory, right?

- Jess!

- Eden.

Oh, this is Luke.

- Nice to meet you.

- Oh, I know who you are.

- Okay.

- Well, I'm glad you're here.

- Are you kidding?

I wouldn't miss it.

You're gonna be a famous photojournalist one day

and I wanna be able to say I was at your first exhibit.

- Well, I'm one step closer.

My teacher loved the exhibit.

I got the job on the school's paper!

- Oh, congratulations. I knew you could do it.

- And it's thanks to you.

- What do you mean?

- Well, come on. I'll show you.

I kept searching for an idea that expressed who I was.

You know, a belief or cause,

but then I realized it was staring me right in the face.

I wanted to inspire people to be themselves,

strong and proud because that's who you are to me.

What do you think?

- I love it.

Thank you.

(gentle music)

- Okay, well, I'll see you guys later.

- Wanna get some air?

- Sure.

(rain pattering)

- Remember it was pouring rain during homecoming?

- Yeah. It didn't stop us from dancing

in this field right here.

Or that kid from sliding and slipping all the way

down the bleachers. - Down the bleachers.

- What's that kid's name again?

- Derek. - Derek.

- Derek. - Come on.

- Dinkleman. - Dinkleman.

- My granddad sold him his first car.

- Oh yeah? - Yeah.

- I did not know that.

- Yeah, he used to always say that most important part

of a car was the person behind the wheel.

- He had an amazing spirit.

- Yeah, he really did.

That's exactly how I'd run the company if were up to me.

- Yeah, well, it's not up to you.

Not now anyway.

- Yeah.

- You know, when we broke up, it was really hard for me.

- Me too.

(gentle music)

* Think about the things *

* Think about the things you said *

* I have never been *

* Never been the kind, babe *

* But if it's all the same to you *

* I'm gonna lock you in, throw the key away *

- What are you doing?

- It stopped raining. Gimme your umbrella.

* No I'm not ready *

* I can never let you go, just let you go *

* Just let you go like that *

* I'm not ready, ready *

* Just look around *

(gentle music)

- Well, it's been quite a ride,

but it all comes down to this.

The final round.

(audience clapping)

Now the scores have all been cleared,

so each contestant has an equal chance of winning.

The final challenge

will be to complete your vehicle's restoration

with a custom paint job within two days.

- [Audience] Wow!

- The judges will not only assess

for quality, but creativity.

- Let's do this!

- Contestants, have at it.

- You two have been fun to chill with,

but now it's go time. You're going down.

(upbeat music continues)

- Whatever happens, one of us has to beat Kevin.

- Absolutely.

- My money's on you.

(gentle music)

- Well, I've got a lotta work to do,

so I'm gonna get going,

but I'll see you later.

- Promise?

- When I got your text inviting me for drinks,

I assumed you'd meant to send it to a different Ray.

- Yeah, well, it's been a while, huh?

So I hear that Jess made it to the finals.

Yeah. You must be very proud.

- You were never one for small talk,

so what's this really about?

- I wanna buy your garage.

- I appreciate that, but the garage isn't for sale.

- Oh, come on Ray.

I sense that Jess wouldn't be involved in this competition

if you didn't need the money.

It's a generous offer.

There's enough there you to be able to retire comfortably

and for Jess to make a fresh start.

- The answer's no.

- Come on, Ray.

Don't make this about the past.

You could lose your entire business.

This is a way out.

- I have no intention of losing it.

I have my best employee on it.

I bet everything I have every time on Jess.

You know, you might consider betting more on your son.

Nice seeing you, Steven.

(upbeat music)

(fire crackling)

- Is this reserved?

Can anyone sit here and stare pensively at the fire?

- Please, join me.

- Didn't wanna join the party, huh?

Kevin's in there.

He is teaching everybody a great dance movie

called the lawnmower.

- Okay. I gotta see that.

Huh, looks like he's moved on to flossing.

That's exactly what I hoped it would be.

- He's good, right?

- I was just thinking

about the time when went camping at Lakeport.

- I'd never seen as many stars.

It was really good to get away after my mom's passing.

You were always there for me.

- Until I wasn't.

I wanted to tell you what my father was doing

with your dad and the business,

and maybe I didn't fully comprehend what was happening,

but more likely I didn't have the courage

to stand up to him,

to stand up for you.

And my goodness do I regret it.

It takes a lotta courage to do what you're doing.

Getting up on that stage every day,

knowing how scared you are.

Maybe if you could be that brave,

I can too.

- I don't know if I'm that brave.

As much as it pains me to say this,

I don't think I could do this crazy thing without you.

- I never thought that I'd get you back in my life.

You know, I never wanted to lose you.

(gentle music)

* I see you, baby, acting cool *

* Ain't no doubt gonna make you mine *

* I wanna kiss you and hold you tight *

* Whoa, there's a fire burning *

* I know you can feel it *

* I can see it in your eyes *

* All right *

(upbeat music continues)

* And it feels so good *

* Say you love what you do *

- And where there's Motown, there's a Jess.

- Can't paint without it.

It was my mom's favorite.

- Oh, I know.

- Paint's done.

- There's no way.

- Yeah, I'm waiting for it to dry.

- Okay. I gotta see this.

- Oh, no, no, no. - I gotta see it.

- No, no, no, no. Patience, my friend.

There are dividers for a reason.

- You free later?

Some things I wanna talk to you about.

- Yeah.

That sounds more serious

than the color of paint you're gonna choose.

- Maybe slightly.

- Okay.

Well, listen, my dad and Eden and Teri

are gonna come for lunch, but how about dinner?

- Yeah, it's a date.

- Okay. Good.

There are just a couple more things I have to grab.

But hey, no peeking.

- No peeking? No promises.

Okay.

- [Steven] Hey, Luke.

- Dad, what are you doing here?

- You said you wanted to talk.

So what's on your mind, son?

- You know I want the best for you, right?

And I appreciate everything that you've built,

but I think something needs to change here.

- What are you getting at?

- That if Barro's is in trouble

and you don't want our competitors

to have their location, then I think, given our history,

the least we can do is help them get back on their feet.

- That's just not how our business works, son.

Look, I need someone on my side

that I can trust in leadership.

And that person is you.

- I appreciate that.

But I wanna be building community like Ray and Jess.

- Look, I know you wanted me to hold off, but I went ahead

and I presented Ray with an offer.

- What? - He turned me down.

He seems to have lost sight of what's imminent.

I tried to reason with him. But he won't let go of the past.

- Okay, so what now?

- Well, I spoke to his landlord.

I made a conditional deposit

on a multi-year lease for the garage.

It will take effect if he defaults on his rent.

I'm protecting your future.

- [Luke] I appreciate that.

- [Steven] I'm just leaving the rest of it to fate.

- Hey, Teri, can you hang on a second?

- If he can't come up with the money,

he's gonna be out anyway.

He'll be forced to sell the business.

I mean, at least this way,

we ensure that he lands on both feet.

This is what makes the most sense.

- Yeah. Hey, I'm here.

Did you know Tune Up Wiz was trying to buy the garage?

- How do you know about that?

- So it is true?

- Luke's father made an offer, but your dad refused it.

Unfortunately, the bank has rejected his loan application.

So he's looking for things

that he can sell to raise the money.

- Well, if we can't, Steven's gonna take over our lease

and kick us out anyway.

You know, hey, can I call you back?

(people chattering)

(melancholy music)

(phone ringing)

- Pick up, Jess.

- [Jess] Hey, this is Jess from Barro's Auto.

(Luke sighs)

(paint gun clicking)

Who's done this?

What is your issue?

(compressor clacking)

(compressor whirring)

(paint gun hissing)

No.

Okay.

(people chattering)

- Luke.

(somber music)

What?

(Jess gasping)

- It was an accident.

- What happened?

- The compressor, it wasn't working.

I was distracted.

Jess, I am so sorry.

- Did you enter the competition to keep me from winning

so your father could buy the garage?

- What?

- I overheard your dad's plan.

- No, that's not why I entered.

I just found out.

I knew he wanted to acquire the garage, but I didn't...

- I know what he's planning, Luke.

So you knew he wanted to buy the garage

and you stay in the competition

so I don't win the prize money.

And you want me to believe this was an accident?

- I never wanna hurt you, Jess. Please believe that.

- That's just it.

I don't think that I can.

(somber music continues)

- Hey.

I'm not really too sure why you wanted me here.

- Dad, please take a seat.

I think it's time that you and I had a very real talk.

- Go ahead.

- I want you to call off the plan for Ray's

and I want you to help them.

- You already know I can't do that.

- He was your partner.

The Barros are practically family.

Do you really think that granddad would've wanted this?

- Your grandfather wanted this company to grow.

That's all I'm trying to do.

- He would never have wanted you to treat a friend this way.

- Because of that friendship.

Ray's gonna be better off and so is Jess.

- This should not be your decision to make.

And I know you have it in you to be better than this,

but if you can't see that this is the right thing to do,

then I can't be a part of it.

Any of it.

This is my resignation.

- Whoa, whoa.

Hey, Luke. Luke, wait.

Hey, you think of your future.

- That's exactly what I'm doing, Dad.

I may have lost the most important person to me,

but I'm gonna do everything that I can

to make sure she doesn't lose the most important

thing to her.

- Let's just take a moment and think, okay.

The competition isn't over yet.

- It is for me.

I can't prep and paint a car before the finale.

I let everybody down.

- You did great, Jess.

I'm sure you would've won.

- Can I have a word alone with Jess?

- Absolutely.

Come on, you. Let's take a walk.

(waterfall whooshing)

- I'm guessing this isn't just about the garage.

- When Luke joined the competition,

I felt all these memories just come flooding back to me.

The way he let me down,

the way he changed your life.

- I'm fine, Jess.

- Yeah, but it upset me.

Then something amazing happened.

I started seeing the old Luke again,

the one I fell in love with.

And it was such a relief, you know,

because I started feeling this part

of me coming back again.

But it wasn't real.

And I never should've let him back in.

- Sure.

And that way you can just move through life

without ever hitting a bump in the road?

Your mom and I weren't perfect.

We hit lots of bumps along the road,

but through it all,

she always brought out the best in me.

This competition was never just about cars for me, Jess.

- Well, cars don't cause pain.

- They also don't love.

Maybe it was an accident.

I just, I don't see sabotage in Luke's heart.

(waterfall whooshing)

Come here.

It's okay.

- [Jess] Mr. Childs?

- Hey, Jessica.

- Somebody was saying you wanted to see me.

- I'd really like to talk if you'd just have a seat.

- Sure.

- Look, I really need to explain myself.

My dad and I were very different people,

and in many ways he was actually a lot like your dad.

And I wanted to have a different kind

of relationship with Luke.

You know, in my effort to bring us closer together,

I seem to have driven him further away.

I made Luke choose between you and my family.

And that was a big mistake.

Luke would never do anything to hurt you or your dad.

He's a good man.

In many ways, he's a better man than me.

I'm deeply sorry for what I did.

(gentle music)

- Thank you.

I really needed to hear that.

(phone ringing)

- Come on.

- Hey, I wanna talk.

- Sure.

I'm just trying to reach Wayne.

I'm dropping out of the competition.

- No, Luke, you don't have- - The paint was an accident,

but my hesitation to tell you about my dad wasn't.

I don't blame you for not believing me.

- Look, Luke, I talked to your father

and- - I resigned.

- That was a big step.

- Yeah, it was the right thing to do.

At the end of the day,

I wanna like the person I see in the mirror.

- Good.

'Cause I like that guy too.

- Still?

- Yes. Still.

Because he reminds me to believe in myself,

and he always has.

And that guy, he reminds me who I can be

when I'm not hiding.

Plus he's really fun to be around

and I would miss him if he wasn't in the competition.

- We're still talking about me, right?

Are you sure you want me to stay in?

- Yes. I don't want some pity win.

That's not who I am.

And Luke, I know you didn't do it on purpose.

- Okay.

- Luke, I couldn't do this without you.

Please, please stay.

- I've ruined your car.

What are you gonna do?

- Figure it out.

(upbeat music)

- All right, folks,

the moment we've all been waiting for!

The final restoration reveal.

Who's ready?

(audience clapping)

All right, first up.

Mr. Big Gulp himself, Kevin.

(fingers snapping)

(audience clapping)

That is an impressive showroom shine, Kev.

- Great job, Kevin. It's beautifully done.

- Precision. It's who I am.

(audience clapping)

- Next up, Michigan's favorite son, Luke.

(audience clapping) (audience member whooping)

Very impressive.

Motor City will be proud.

Well done, Luke.

- Thank you, sir. Appreciate it.

- Now Jess, before we reveal your car,

I heard you ran into a little snag when one

of the contestants accidentally sprayed paint on it.

Is that true?

- Well, it's just a couple of bumps along the road, Wayne,

but it wouldn't be a journey without them.

- All right, let's reveal it.

(audience clapping) (upbeat music)

Wow.

The judges have locked in their votes.

Folks, your first winner ever for "American High Gear" is

Jess Barro!

(audience cheering) (uplifting music)

And that's it for your first season of "American High Gear."

I'm Wayne LaRoche.

We'll see you next time.

- Oh, too slow.

(uplifting music continues)

- My girl, you rocked it.

So proud of you.

Look at this thing!

(gentle music)

- I'm so proud of you. Jess.

- Barro's Auto lives on.

You have no idea how happy that makes me.

- Okay. I gotta see this.

- And your support.

- Well, it's the least I could do.

(glasses clinking)

- All right, you guys. Come on.

Get in front of Luke's car.

Come on. - Okay.

- Hey Ray, congratulations.

You were right to have faith in Jess.

- Your son's pretty exceptional too.

I see a lotta your dad in him.

- When my father said that he wanted us both

to run Tune Up Wiz, I was pretty hurt.

I thought he didn't have faith in me to run the company,

but it's okay.

I now realize that,

well, he wanted the values

that you both shared to carry on as well.

I think it's time that Tune Up Wiz invested more

into this community.

I think it would be great for longevity.

It would honor our history.

- Why don't you and I grab a coffee

in the next few days and...

- Yeah.

- Talk about it.

- That sounds really good.

Thanks, pal.

- Yes!

- Fantastic job, Jess.

You really came into your own.

So much so that the network wants to see more,

possibly even your own show.

- Are you kidding? Have you met me?

- You're authentic, you're sincere,

you elevate this craft into an art form.

Any ideas of what a show might look like?

- Actually, I think I may.

- Three.

- Welcome to "Community Garage,"

the show that breathes new life into old rides

for the benefit of organizations in needs.

Thanks to our sponsor, Tune Up Wiz,

today we'll be restoring this beautiful 1954 Bel Air

to be sold at auction

with proceeds going to a rebuild

of our local community center.

I will be giving it a stylish new exterior

while my crack mechanic, Luke here, rebuilds the engine

so it runs as good as new.

- As good as new?

Better than new if I can swing it.

- So we'll see you after the break.

We are just getting started.

- Great job, guys.

- Thank you, Wayne.

Appreciate it, pal.

First episode.

Buckle up.

- Yeah, it's gonna be a wild ride.

(upbeat music)