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Spencer on recording: It ain’t just the entrapment, man.

It’s the ridiculous questions about our personal life,

the endless physical evaluations,

cognitive tests, workout drills.

These teams are checking everything

but our damn teeth, man.

[Beep]

"Teams are checking everything but our damn teeth."

I think that comment was

more than likely the reason you weren’t drafted tonight.

Spencer: I was just talking shop with my boys

and other prospects at the combine.

So he’s not allowed to vent about a flawed system?

And for what it’s worth, I stand on what I said.

It ain’t my fault those comments weren’t kept in house.

I can’t believe you sat on this all day

and didn’t tell me, bro. What the hell?

I was doing my part to protect you.

-Protect him how? -By reminding every team

how great Spencer is-- on the field, in the community.

I wanted them to know that his opinion, which he’s entitled

to have, shouldn’t diminish his value to a franchise.

And they still didn’t listen.

Grace: So this tape gets leaked, and now the powers that be

want to punish my son for speaking his truth?

I hate to say, but it’s looking that way.

The NFL is a business first.

If a player makes a comment they feel is detrimental

to their shield, they have a history

of making them go away.

Coop: Colin Kaepernick.

Olivia: That’s crazy.

So they have players in the league who have

assault charges? Coop: Oh, yeah.

Robbery, reckless driving. I mean--

Grace: Seems like they get away with it every damn time.

Eric: Not saying it’s fair, just pointing out the truths.

So what about me and my future?

I’m, um... I’m not sure.

I think, for now, we--we let this

die down, see how it shakes out.

I’ll be in touch.

[Coop sighs]

[Door opens]

[Door closes]

Man...my dream was right there,

right where I needed it to be,

and now it’s gone. Olivia: You don’t know that.

Did you not see the look on Eric’s face

when he left? Grace: It’s all so fresh

right now, son-- for him, for us.

Olivia: And, look, as someone who has gotten herself

into some "good" trouble over the years, I will say

that the bad days never last, but the truth does.

The truth is why nobody picked me,

and it’s not like I can go back to college

and play football my senior year.

I waived my eligibility

the moment I committed to the draft.

Grace: I know the uncertainty is a lot right now,

but you still have something that you’re in control of.

-What’s that? -Your academics.

Olivia: I mean, she’s right. You’re still on track

to graduate from college in 3 years, babe.

My psychology degree was my dream for when I retire.

OK, we’re not pushing you to give up on your NFL dream.

We’re just reminding you of the goal

that’s still in front of you.

Olivia: OK...

[Sighs]

when I was at my absolute lowest--

I’m talking the darkest spirals of my addiction--

I always found a deeper sense

of control in the Serenity Prayer.

Would you guys look at me weird if maybe

we say it together?

Olivia: God.

All: Grant me the serenity

to accept the things that I cannot change...

[Jordan speaking indistinctly]

OK, come on.

-Jordan! No. -What? Ooh! Ah!

Jordan, again! What’re you doing here?

You know it’s bad luck to see each other the day

of the wedding. Jordan: Not if we technically

didn’t make eye contact. Layla: I don’t think

that’s how it works, but fine. Are you OK?

I can’t seem to find my linen shirt.

Um, I looked everywhere.

Asher’s even doing a sweep. Layla: Hmm.

Well, you should wear those shoes to the wedding,

’cause they will look nice with any shirt.

The queen has spoken.

Crap, that means you saw me. You saw me!

No, no, no, uh, just the shoes, not you.

Right. Well, your skin is glowing.

Somebody had a facial this morning

before her pamper session with the ladies?

Mm.

So, our big day is finally here.

How you feeling about everything?

Still bummed for Spencer,

but...happy that we’re...

officially doing this.

-But? -No, no but.

Hey, baby girl, I don’t need to see your face

to know there’s definitely a but.

[Sighs]

You’re-- you’re amazing,

and our friends are amazing,

and this day is going to be amazing.

It just...

feels a little incomplete without my mom and...

your dad there. [Jordan sighs]

Just because they’re not here physically

doesn’t mean that they’re not here with us.

I know.

I just wish I could feel that, and...

right now, I can’t.

[Footsteps retreat]

[Sighs]

[Waves crashing]

Male singer: ♪ I’m sunny, I’m sunny ♪

Olivia: Hey, you. Spencer: Hey, baby.

You leaving already?

Yeah, I got some errands to run, plus Layla’s pampering sesh.

-Hmm. -And I didn’t want to wake you.

You feeling better? Spencer: A little.

Thank you again for last night.

Olivia: Of course. Jordan: Don’t you have

some maid of honor stuff to do? Olivia: Don’t you have a shirt

to find? Jordan: Nice, nice, nothing like

a quick strike to the beans from your twin, huh?

Stressing about a shirt is not how I wanted to spend

my time at our pre-wedding dude kickback this morning, Spence.

Well, look, I’m sure Asher will find you one, Jordan.

You know, linen shirts are like air. They’re everywhere.

I didn’t want to freak Layla out, but my shirt is custom.

Specifically tailored to this shredded temple you see

before you. Don’t look at me like that, please.

What happens if the shirt Asher gets doesn’t fit?

-Custom linen shirt? -Mm-hmm.

Do those words even go together?

About as well as the words "supportive sister."

-[Chuckling] -Hey, Spence, how are you?

Doing all right? Spencer: Better now, better now.

[Olivia scoffs] Jordan: Mm-hmm.

No, but, for real, two dope queens helped me

realize that I can only control what’s in front of me, so...

-I like that attitude. -Yeah.

Once I got my feelings out the way,

I realized that me not getting drafted

does not mean I can’t try out for one of these teams

a little closer to training camp, so...

but enough about that.

Today, my only focus is being there for you and Layla.

-In whatever capacity? -Yeah, for sure.

Do you mean that?

Is this your way of asking me to sew you

a custom shirt? Jordan: No, no.

This is me asking you

to be mine and Layla’s officiant.

You want me to marry y’all?

I do. No pun intended.

Not only are you the right choice, Spence,

but having a familiar face up there

would be good for Layla.

She is really feeling the absence

of her mom today. And, look,

I want to apologize for dropping this on you

super last-minute, but, Spence,

you are one of the greatest gifts

that my dad has ever given our family,

and truthfully, I wouldn’t want to share it

without you up there with us.

But if this isn’t something that you--

I would be honored.

Honored, my boy. Jordan: Heh!

Thank you.

-Mm-hmm. -Yeah.

[Footsteps descend]

Livvie. Hey, honey.

-Hi. -What you doing?

Well, I hadn’t heard from Layla, and so I was

pulling up her wedding itinerary to see where she was.

Oh, she’s still having breakfast with her dad,

but as soon as she lands, Patience is gonna

start her make-up. Olivia: Perfect.

Jordan said she was really missing her mom today,

so hopefully her gift from you will help.

I hope so.

And wait ’til you see Jordan’s gift.

I think it’s some of my best work.

I’m feeling pretty good about my gift to Layla, too.

Well, Mom, are you trying to up-gift me?

A little competition never hurt.

-[Chuckles] -Ooh, what’s going on

with your book after Kia helped you out?

Mom, it’s been, like, 24 hours.

I mean, these things take time,

kind of like you and your new friend Luke.

-What about us? -Mom, you guys

have been like a total vibe for the past month.

So what gives? Is he gonna be

your plus-one today?

Luke has been fun...

-Mm-hmm. -but no.

I just don’t feel like it’s the right setting

to bring him around. Olivia: I mean, sure it is.

Me and Jordan have already signed off on Luke,

and our village will, too. Laura: It’s--it’s not that.

I just--I don’t want to take away

from Jordan and Layla’s special day.

OK.

[Grunts]

[Door opens] Dillon: Hey, bro, if you’re

looking for Mom’s secret licorice stash,

she moved it in that room before I left.

Grace: Actually, it’s at my place in Oakland,

along with all the rest of the snacks

that I no longer have to share with you two.

♪ Glory be ♪ Spencer: "Glory be"?

And I thought sharing snacks was a rite of passage

in the James house. Carter: No, eating up all

your parent’s food is a rite of passage.

Spencer: Ha ha ha! Carter: Well, it’s good

to see you taking the past 24 hours

in stride, Spence. Spencer: Hey, man, I’m

just controlling what I can.

Now, if only I could find my Bible.

Jordan asked me to be the officiant

at their wedding. Dillon, chuckling: Oh, word?

He asked me to be the photographer.

I even got a shot list set up.

Let’s see here...

Grace: Uh, those are just pics of Layla.

No, no, there go Jordan’s head right there.

Think that Jordan’s head. Dillon: OK!

For the record, typically, weddings are the bride’s thing,

but I’m a pro, so I’ll read the room.

More Jordan

or more Layla. Spencer: Hey, boy.

Grace: Ha ha ha! Now...

back to you, Spencer.

Having a Bible is a nice touch,

but you don’t need it to marry them.

Well, marriage is a sacred union.

I need something, right? Grace: Yeah, you.

Jordan and Layla chose you for a reason,

so trust your instincts and just speak from your heart.

Carter: And if you need some texture, just know

that marriage is a big leap.

Grace: Mm-hmm. Carter: There’s gonna be

some pivots, hard changes... Grace: Mm-hmm.

Carter: but if they can ride the wave,

they can manage the bumps.

Laura: OK, it’s just you and me, so can you tell me

what you’re gonna sing when Layla walks down the aisle

or am I not allowed to know?

OK.

It’s my new single...

-[Gasps] -if I can pull it off, OK?

It’s been two years since I performed live,

and I still haven’t landed on a song title, so--

Just call it "The Dean’s List."

Wait, Coop. What are you trying to say?

I’m saying that from here on,

when you address me, you have to start with

"The Dean’s List’s very own"... Laura: Coop!

-"Tamia Cooper." -Are you serious?

Congratulations! Patience: Oh! So good!

So good, Coop. Coop: Come on, man.

Your girl officially went from the GAU waitlist

to the Dean’s List. Patience: Wow.

Coop: Come on. I couldn’t have done it without you two.

-I am...I’m so proud of you, baby.

-Me, too. Oh, my God.

You got to build on this momentum.

You need to get an internship

this summer that caters to your new position

as Spencer’s manager if that’s even really a thing.

I have ideas. I got to go pick up

Layla’s present. Come with me.

We can talk in the car. Coop: Works for me.

-OK. -Babe, we’ll be back.

-Oh! Love you. -Love you, too.

So good! So good. Heh heh! [Tablet vibrating]

[Door closes]

[Gasps] Colette!

Hey, girl! How’s my favorite choreographer? What’s up?

-I miss you, chica. -I know. I miss you, too.

So, I don’t know if you heard, but

your girl got a new gig-- "Run, Don’t Walk."

-Shut up! The Broadway musical? -Yes, but hold on.

It gets better. The director’s a big fan of your music.

She wants to cast you in a small role.

Wait. For real?

Yes! No audition,

and it runs ’til Christmas, maybe longer.

Damn, that sounds...

that sounds amazing. I just...I don’t know.

I--I still have to finish my album and, girl, yo,

I haven’t performed on a stage in a minute,

-so I-- -All I’m hearing is excuses.

Look, real talk, I know what you’ve been through,

and as your friend, I think this would be great for you.

Think about it. Holla back tomorrow?

OK.

OK. Bye.

All right, check out little man.

Took his first steps. Spencer: Ha ha ha! That is dope!

Well, there ain’t no turning back now.

You gonna have to babyproof that whole crib.

Asher: Whew! Facts. Jordan: Are you serious, Ash?!

Spencer: Whoa. Talk about babyproofing.

You can’t say "I do" in that. [Camera shutter clicks]

I can see your heart beat. Jordan: This is crazy, guys.

This is crazy, OK? I--we should be smoking cigars

and toasting to my final hours of freedom.

Instead, I am scrambling around like a maniac,

looking for my shirt! Asher: That’s on me.

My bad, bro, my bad. Jordan: Oh, it’s your bad?

I’ll make sure you get the right one.

We both will, we both will,

and I promise, once all this is settled,

we are having that cigar. Jordan: Cool.

Cool. I’m gonna get out of this shirt because

I’m starting to lose feeling everywhere.

Find my shirt.

[Chuckling]

Ha ha ha!

Gonna be a good day.

Oh, it’s almost game time, man.

You ready to do your thing, Pastor James?

Oh, yeah. I just got certified

as on officiant online. Good to go.

What about you?

Best-man speeches can make

or break a reception. You ready?

I mean, I got embarrassing stories

for days, stuff about acne, bifocals.

-Jordan wore bifocals? -Oh, yeah.

-Yes, yes. -Heh heh! Oh, yeah.

But, as funny as that is,

speeches still need an anchor.

And judging by that look, you don’t have one.

No, not--not yet.

You got any suggestions?

Maybe anchor it around the Vortex

and how fast things are changing.

I mean, you got Liv’s book...y’all two

as parents, J. and Layla getting married.

You’ll be fine, Ash. You got this.

[Grunts]

Um, are you OK? I feel like you

haven’t said anything since we started.

Girl, now you know, a full beat

requires a certain level of focus.

OK, but here’s the thing, Patience.

When’re you not talking? Patience: Wow.

Something is clearly bothering you,

so what’s up? Distract me. [Door opens]

Laura: There’s our girl of the hour!

Coop: Which reminds me, we are an hour behind schedule.

-Ah, so we’re right on time. -That’s the blackest thing

you’ve ever said, Mrs. Baker, but I’m here for it.

I’m gonna go ahead and get ready, and then

my make-up is next, so... Laura: And, Layla,

I meant what I said. "On time" is whenever

you’re ready to walk down that aisle,

and when you do, I just happened

to find you something that was old, new,

borrowed and blue. [Layla chuckles]

Wait. Are these-- Laura: Yes,

the blue diamonds that were in your mom’s necklace

the day her and your dad got married.

With JP’s blessing, I had them customized

into those earrings.

I know nothing can replace Monica,

but I just wanted you to have something that

will help you feel close to her on your special day,

something that you can hold in your heart forever

and, who knows, maybe one day pass them down

to your own little girl. [Layla chuckles]

Thank you, Mrs. Baker. This is beyond.

No, sweetie, you are.

And you don’t have to call me Mrs. Baker anymore.

Heh! OK.

[Both chuckle]

Where are the guys?

They are out getting me a new shirt.

Yeah, I, uh...

I saw the pics. Heard a rumor

you had to cut it off with scissors?

Ha ha. That’s between me

and my dignity, thank you very much.

-Uh, question. -Mm-hmm?

How weird do you think it’ll be not having Dad

at the wedding, you know, not sitting next to Mom?

Not weird at all. You know,

he is with me all the time.

-Yeah. -Sucks for Mom, though,

’cause she’s gonna be there all alone.

’Cause Luke is kind of a cool guy.

Bit huggy and the, uh... Olivia: And the--

-the scented oils. -Yeah.

Bit bold, it’s a bold, bold choice.

Um, but, I mean, she seems to dig him.

She does.

-So why isn’t she bringing him? - Well, ’cause she doesn’t want

to impose on your day. I mean, I think she thinks, like...

[Unzips bag] I don’t know, it’ll bother you.

Hmm.

[Sighs heavily]

Uh, wait. I’m sorry. You had this the whole time?

-Oh, um, I did. -Mm-hmm.

And you had Asher buy me that shirt...

-For laughs. -Nice.

-Blackmail. -Mm.

But mainly...

I needed time to do this.

Liv.

Dad’s old number. Olivia: Yeah.

This patch just further proves that

Dad is always with you.

-Thank you. -Yeah.

Love you. Jordan: Love you, too.

Asher, clapping: Ha ha ha ha!

-Oh, you guys suck! -Ha ha!

Asher: Yes! Spencer: Well, now we can

finally have that cigar now. Jordan: I guess we can.

[No audible dialogue]

-What do you think? -Oh, my God.

Patience, I love it. Thank you.

-Yeah, of course, girl. -OK.

Now it’s my turn to help. Patience: Layla!

I’m good. I’m good. We need to--we need to go.

You’re already running late. Layla: You heard Mrs. Baker.

The clock doesn’t start ’til I get there,

so stop stalling and get to it.

I got offered to play a role

in a musical on Broadway.

Oh, my God! Wait. This--you didn’t even have to audition?

-Nope. -This is insane!

Patience, when’re you leaving?

I’m not. I have to finish

an album, Layla. We have to finish an album.

We don’t need to be in the same city to finish it.

And truthfully, pairing this role with the release

of your album when it’s finished is like marketing nirvana.

It is. But I haven’t performed

since that disaster at your club opening

and, you know, what if I’m not ready

for that stage?

Totally valid, but

maybe performing at my wedding will change that.

You know, just family, a few close friends.

I think it’s a perfect space to find your voice again.

What about Coop?

What about her?

I don’t know. This is the best we’ve been,

and I can’t just ask her to pick up everything

and move to New York for the next 8 months.

You know, she just made the Dean’s List,

And plus, she’s looking for a summer internship

and her life is here.

No, Patience.

Her life is with you.

Talk to Coop and just take it from there.

[Sighs]

[Chuckles]

Look at those two. Spencer: Man, they grow up fast.

Feels like just yesterday, I was bailing them out

of jail on their wedding day. [Dillon chuckles]

Now look at ’em-- all happy and free.

-Eating snacks without us. -Heh heh!

Grace: We’ll be in the car. Spencer: All right, Mom.

We’ll be right there.

[Door creaks]

Ever since you moved to Boston,

Mom’s been spending a lot more time in Oakland.

You think she’ll move up there for good?

They are married, so I guess that tracks.

You gonna move back here?

It’s too early to tell.

I know yesterday didn’t go exactly as planned,

but I ain’t giving up on my NFL dreams just yet.

What about you?

Boston is lit.

I could definitely see myself staying out there,

and hopefully, after I graduate college,

Layla and Jordan will be divorced.

-Really? On their wedding day? -Heh heh!

Well, I’m just saying, statistically speaking,

it is the most-- Spencer: Regardless of what

happens, we got to hold on to this house,

just like Pops did, with the cabin?

Maybe one day we’ll rent it out.

-Exactly. -Look, either way,

Crenshaw’s always gonna be our community.

Yeah, and this house will always be our sanctuary.

Look...you are always

gonna be my favorite football player...

and brother.

Likewise, baby bro.

Willie! You’re here.

Minus a special someone, who sends her apologies.

-[Chuckles] -Your mom did everything

in her power to make it out, but that flu

really got the best of her. Laura: I know.

I’ve been sending her pics of the girls all day

so she stays connected to us. Willie: Well,

we should probably get going. The wedding starts

in 30 minutes, and this is L.A.

Please, we’ll be fine.

Layla still has to finish her hair,

haggle over everything about her dress,

and hopefully have a glass of white before she gets ready.

Basically, everything your mom does whenever we go out.

Yes. Heh!

Laura: Luke. Luke: Hey.

Uh, Luke, I--

am I missing something?

Wow.

Look at you. What a sight.

[Door closes] Laura: Thank you.

Uh, Jordan called and invited me to the wedding.

Super cool on his part and such an honor,

but if you don’t think it’s a good idea...

I think it’s a great idea.

Willie, this is my friend Luke.

Luke, this is Willie.

Pleasure to meet you, sir. I’ve heard only

wonderful things. Sorry. Willie: Oh. Heh heh!

-I’m a hugger. -What type of cologne is that?

Essential oils.

Lavender with a hint of tobacco.

Oh, so you don’t say?

I may need to pick your brain on the drive there.

That sounds like a plan. So, after you?

-No, no, no, after you. -No, please.

-No, no, I insist. -Sir. No, I--

I’ll go.

Heh! Oh, my gosh!

Oh, my God. You look flawless.

-Yeah? -Yeah.

OK. Sure my hair’s not, like...

It’s perfect, just like every other part of you.

Mm. Thanks, Dad.

Hi. Heh!

Whoa.

Bet your mom is beaming right now. I know I am.

Well, thanks to you and to everyone,

I’m finally starting to feel her presence.

Like in a great way, like she’s finally

at peace and guarding over me.

Well, you got all her best parts,

that’s for sure. Jordan’s one lucky guy.

No, no. I’m the lucky one.

-[Chuckles] -They’re ready for us.

-OK, uh... -Well, shall we?

Layla: Yes. Olivia: OK.

Patience: ♪ Ooh ♪

[Acoustic guitar playing "Worth It"]

♪ Every bump in the road ♪

♪ Leads me right to you ♪

♪ No matter where we are ♪

♪ No matter what we do ♪

♪ Every thunderstorm ♪

♪ That covers up the blue ♪

♪ Brings a little rain ♪

♪ And makes our love light bloom ♪

♪ You know it’s true ♪

♪ There’s no time or space ♪

♪ That can keep us apart, it’s fate ♪

♪ It’s in the stars ♪

♪ Venus and Mars ♪

♪ And it’s just us on planet Earth ♪

♪ And every single thing is worth it for your love ♪

♪ For your love ♪

♪ For your love ♪

♪ For your love ♪

♪ For your love ♪

[Cheering and applause]

Spencer: So if there’s anybody not named Dillon

who objects to this wedding, please speak now

or forever hold your peace.

We better all be in those photos, bruh.

[Laughter] Spencer: Now, for

the couple of the day... Jordan: Mm-hmm.

Spencer: Jordayla-- Jordan: Mm, Jordayla?

Layla: Wait. Jordan: Wait a minute.

Who says that? I mean, excuse me.

Why can’t the ship name be...Lordan?

Spencer: Count yourself lucky, OK?

Y’all could be Spelivia or Olencer.

Layla: Oh, wow. Yeah, Jordayla’s great, yeah.

Jordan: Works for me. Spencer: Good.

Worth the wait. Jordan: Hmm.

Spencer: To me, that is the theme of y’all’s love.

Y’all started off as friends, really good friends.

Olivia: Well, actually, technically, me and Layla

were really good friends, and then Jordan was just

an annoying sidekick. Asher: Hey, he was

the annoying sidekick that I brought in and molded.

We used to call him "Moldable Jay."

Spencer, sighing: OK, can I finish?

Can I finish? [Clears throat]

Now... if we’re being honest,

I kinda predicted today. There’s always been

something special between J and Layla.

Y’all vibed hard, y’all flirted hard,

and y’all fought hard. Jordan: Ah.

Spencer: But, no matter how messy life got--

and, man, did it get messy--

y’all kept showing up for each other.

Y’all kept pushing each other to grow,

and those seeds harvested something truly,

truly special--a love

we have all been honored to witness.

A love fostered by and inspired by

the way Billy Baker loved

and the way Monica Keating loved.

I am so damn proud to marry you two,

to witness that love because it is a force.

So lean on that force, especially when life

hits you with that unexpected detour.

Because no matter how hard you try to plan

for a better life, sometimes life will make a better plan.

And when that happens, just remember

that love is the strongest power you have.

So ride that wave together,

embrace the change, control what you can,

and keep loving each other no matter what.

Patience: ♪ And it’s just us on planet Earth ♪

♪ And every single thing is worth it ♪

♪ For your love ♪

♪ For your love ♪

♪ For your love ♪

♪ For your love ♪

♪ For your love ♪

♪ People laughing and the babies smiling ♪

♪ Sun’s up and the food good ♪ Woman: So good!

Lady Bri: ♪ And people doing what they be doing ♪

[Camera shutter clicking] ♪ I’m in a good mood ♪

♪ Feeling so good, feeling so good ♪

♪ I’m in a good mood ♪

♪ So, so good, I’m feeling good, yeah ♪

♪ Feeling so good ♪

♪ Feeling so good ♪

♪ Good vibes in my hood ♪

♪ So, so good ♪

[Overlapping chatter] Spencer: OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen,

it is about that time for the first dance,

so, please, join me in welcoming

for the first time

Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Baker.

[All cheering]

[Slow music playing]

[Indistinct singing]

[Chuckling]

Coop: Can I have, uh, two champagnes?

Yo, you killed it today, baby.

Thank you. Thank you very--um,

yeah, it felt--it felt good being up there.

So, what’s next--album release party, the tour?

No, actually--ahem--

I’m thinking about Broadway.

-As in New York? -Mm-hmm.

-Whatever. Heh heh! -No, I’m for real.

I just got offered to be in a musical for--

for the next 8 months. Coop: But you--

you got a album to finish, and I’m sorry,

but you ain’t never acted a day in your life.

You sure you want to put yourself out there like that?

Are you serious right now?

Well, I--I didn’t mean it like that.

I’m just saying, music is your thing.

This is a musical, Coop, so I’m still doing my thing.

I just--I don’t want to lose you again.

Right...

so this is about you.

Mm-hmm.

Singer: ♪ I do ♪

♪ To laugh and to cry... ♪

-May I? -Please.

Thank you.

Aww, you look beautiful. Layla, giggling: Thank you.

Singer: ♪ ...to kiss back ♪

Laura: I’m proud of you, baby. Jordan: Hmm.

How does it feel to be a married man?

Mm, honestly, the same as this morning.

Is that a bad thing? Willie: Not at all,

but staying married--

that’s a challenge.

Spencer hit it on the head with his message

about embracing change,

so just enjoy every second, son.

I know forever seems like a long time,

but you never know when your forever could end.

[Whispers] Yeah. Right.

Shall we?

Yes, let’s.

Jordan: Enjoy.

She’s smiling.

-Yeah. -That’s all that matters.

-He smells good. -There you go.

[Overlapping chatter]

[Dance music playing]

Asher: Spence, you doing OK?

It’s got to be tough, knowing the draft rounds are

continuing on without you. Spencer: Well, this wedding was

a happy distraction, but I am hoping somebody invites me

to their training camp this summer.

-All you need is one team. -And all you need

is one speech. You ready? Asher: I am.

While I was listening to your message, I realized

the key to these speeches is how you start ’em

and how you close ’em. Spencer: There you go.

[Both chuckle, glass clinks] Olivia: Can I get

everyone’s attention, please?

Hi.

Layla--[giggles]-- my sister,

my bestie, the one that I used to play "marry" with

as a little girl, you’re a Baker now.

Well, I mean, you’ve kind of always been one,

but today it’s official,

and just so we’re clear,

there is no returning my brother, OK?

This is a nonrefundable transaction.

Asher: Fair. Olivia: And to Jordan,

my brother, my bestie,

the one that I used to play "marry" with as a kid

with Layla--which is kind of a full-circle moment,

now that I’m just realizing-- [Laughter]

you are finally Layla’s husband,

something that has been on your vision board

since you were in middle school...

[Laughter] Asher: That’s true.

and something that I know you’re gonna be awesome at.

Now, I could tell you guys all a billion stories

about my past with Jordan and Layla, but...

today, I’ll let somebody else do the honor.

"To Jordan.

"Today, you’re starting a new chapter in your life,

"the best chapter yet, so whatever happened

"prior to this day, just leave it in the past...

like a ponytail." [Laughter]

Jordan: My dad always used to say that.

And to Layla.

"I think it’s love at first sight,

"Felt like the earth moved in your eyes,

"I can see the future is you and me,

You know just what I like."

It’s my mom’s song, "Together ’Til the End."

Olivia: Your mother wrote those lyrics

for you, Layla, but in a prescient way,

those words also relate to you and Jordan right now,

on a day that I am honored to share with you two,

a day that will forever be an imprint on my soul.

I love you both so much.

Guests: Aww!

To Jordan and Layla.

Asher: Jordan and Layla!

[Cheering and applause]

[Glasses clinking]

Hey.

Not now, Coop.

Listen, I’m just, uh, taking in the view.

Yup, well, I’m gonna need to go back inside.

No, no, no, wait. Listen.

You were right, OK?

I did take your Broadway opportunity

and make it about me and my selfishness.

I was a little too caught up in my own news

to make space in yours, when we shoulda been

celebrating together. Patience: Can I go now?

Back inside or to New York?

That was rhetorical, Coop. I don’t need your permission.

I know you don’t, and I’m not saying

you got to go to New York,

but I am saying...

you have to go.

OK.

Well, if I do go,

I’m gonna be there until Christmas.

You mean New Year’s, right?

’Cause I’m coming out there for that,

plus opening night, closing night,

and bunch of nights in between.

Listen, nobody has made more sacrifices

for me than you, and now it’s my turn.

[Upbeat music playing]

Male singer: ♪ The people are hurting ♪

♪ We got to give them something... ♪

Shouldn’t we be dancing a little faster to this song?

No, I have had 3 pieces of cake and I’m eyeing

a fourth, so no. [Snickers]

You’re amazing.

Considering how everything worked out last night,

I know today has been a lot for you.

But here you are, showing up for everybody,

just like my dad.

That message was for Jordan and Layla,

but I needed to hear it myself.

-We all did. -Yeah, but...

I’m not here without the love you continue to pour

into me and our friends.

I mean, you can check the receipts, Liv.

You at the core of everybody’s breakthrough,

just like your Pops.

You’re the link that keeps all of us going.

Spencer: Hmm.

Oh, it’s easy to see

why your "Coach Billy and the Dream Team" book

jumped 100% in sales.

-Wait. Are you serious? -Yes.

Nikki tried to call you, but your phone was off,

so she hit me up. She says she has never seen

a jump like that in one day. Olivia, giggling: What?

You are on your way to being a bestselling author, girl.

You better write. Olivia: Oh, my--

-Ha ha ha! -Oh, my God!

Oh, my God...

You know, it’s not every day that we get to celebrate

a wonderful one-time achievement,

so, props to me!

[Laughter] Asher: Props to me for beating

a dire heart condition and playing

in the National Championship. Spencer: Whoo!

Asher: Yeah!

[Chuckling] All right!

[Applause abates]

You know, I had this whole thing planned for today.

Pics of Jordan in his bifocal glasses.

I even have pics of Layla wearing her bedazzled headgear

from when she had braces. Layla: Oh, my God. No.

Jaymee: Whoo! Asher: Instead...

I’m gonna choose to focus on the power of change.

And what I love most about Jordan and Layla

is how little they’ve actually changed over the years.

I mean, yeah, you guys have grown and matured,

but the love has always been there,

even since they were kids, and the only thing better

than finding your purpose as a kid

is when that purpose is fully realized and embraced.

Jordan, Layla,

you are each other’s purpose, and today,

that moment was fully realized and embraced.

But-- [Text chime]

[Guests murmur]

My bad. Sorry, sorry.

Ahem. As I was saying--

[Multiple text chimes, phones vibrating and ringing]

Grace: Are y’all getting a 917 area code, too?

Laura: Well, for the love of God, someone needs

to answer it. Spencer: No.

Not until Ash finishes his speech. Go ahead, man.

[Text chime, phone vibrating]

You might want to pick that up after all, Spence.

[Phone vibrating]

Hello? Yeah, this is Spencer.

[Quietly] Yeah. Ahem.

Yes, sir.

Yeah, absolutely. I’m...

I’m ready, sir. I was--I was born ready.

It...been my pleasure, sir. Absolutely, yeah.

OK.

OK. Yes, sir.

Thank you. Thank you.

[Sighs]

That was, um...

Coach Montes.

I just got drafted to the New York Bobcats.

Man: Let’s go! [All cheering]

Oh, I finally get my Ducati. What’s up?

[Applause and excited chatter]

[Singer vocalizing]

♪

♪

[No audible dialogue]

♪

[Crowd cheering] Players: Break!

[Heartbeat thumping]

Announcer: 4th quarter with 14 seconds left on the clock,

and what a Super Bowl it has been.

[Players shouting]

[Man singing indistinctly]

[Whistle blows]

Announcer: Spencer James with a back shoulder catch!

New York’s down by 4 with 10 seconds to go.

They’re gonna need a touchdown to secure

the first title in their franchise’s history.

With James being doubled the way he is, if I’m Hinds,

I’d look for the tight end.

[Indistinct singing]

[Whistle blows] Olivia: Yes!

Announcer: Owens steps out of bounds,

stopping the clock with only 5 seconds left!

The Super Bowl...The Season...

comes down to this.

[Man rapping indistinctly]

Rapper: ♪ You shouldn’t go against me ♪

♪ ’Cause the competition-- I’d devour you ♪

♪ Yeah, you gotta learn ♪

♪ I will not play by your rules ♪

♪ You can’t keep going against me ♪

♪ Because it’s giving me fuel ♪

♪ Sun up to the sun down ♪

♪ Grinding everyday for my crown ♪

♪ Every single night, this is my life ♪

♪ This is for my town ♪

♪ Hey, you gonna learn ♪

♪ Workin’ for all that I earn ♪

♪ You was the champion last year ♪

♪ But now that the tables are turned... ♪

[Music stops]

[Wind whooshes]

[Crowd cheering] Coop: Yeah!

Announcer: Are you kidding me?!

That was an amazing play! Coop: Let’s go!

Announcer: And just like that, Spencer James

has led the New York Bobcats

to their first title, beating Texas 20-17!

[Cheering and whistling continue]

Whoo!

Commissioner Thomson: Congratulations to New York

on this massive victory,

and a special salute to the game’s MVP,

rookie phenom Spencer James.

[Crowd cheering and whistling, Jordan barking]

Olivia: Whoo!

None of this is possible without Coach Montes.

[Cheering]

Spencer: Next, I want to thank my girl,

bestselling author Olivia Baker,

my entire Cali family, and last but not least,

the most important person, the real MVP,

my moms, Grace James. [Crowd cheering and whistling]

Crenshaw strong, baby! Whoo!

Grace: Ah! Ha ha ha!

Boy: Excuse me, excuse me. Olivia: Hi.

Hi. My dad just told me you wrote

the "Coach Billy" book series.

Is that true? Olivia: Yeah, I did.

He was--he was my dad.

Can you maybe s-sign my Coach Billy doll?

-Oh, yeah, of course. -Thanks.

Is it true they’re making a Coach Billy movie?

Uh, not yet, but there will definitely be

a TV series next year. [Both chuckle]

Grace: Whoo! Ahh!

Ooh! Oh! Congratulations, baby!

Thank you, thank you, thank you,

Layla: Not only did you dominate the whole first half,

they came back to you for the big win! That’s crazy!

Jordan: It is crazy. You’re Super Bowl MVP

your rookie year? You might as well just retire.

No, no, not until he buy my motorcycle.

-After you graduate. -That’s happening

in a few months, you know, then it’s

law school, baby, hopefully. Laura: Uh, definitely.

-Proud of you, brother. -Hey, boy.

Mmm!

♪

So, I see all that time breaking down film

on video chat has really paid off.

-It did. -Heh!

But how would you like to do that

in person, like, every day?

[Chuckles]

What, do you want me to move to New York?

[Sighs]

Come on.

[Spencer sighs]

You know, my rookie season in New York has been a movie.

The only thing missing was you.

Now, I already got your mom’s blessing,

so I figured the best way to get Coach Baker’s blessing

was to ask you on the 22-yard line.

Forest Blakk: ♪ On days when it’s easy ♪

-[Crying] -♪ On days when it’s hard ♪

♪ You don’t have to be nervous ♪

♪ Just fall in my arms ♪

♪ My love is a sure thing ♪ Spencer: Olivia Baker...

-♪ That you’ll never lose ♪ -will you marry me?

-[Sobbing] -♪ No matter what... ♪

Oh, my gosh. Let me think about it.

Um...yes!

-♪ As long as my heart beats ♪ -[Cheering]

♪ I swear that it’s true ♪

♪ But no matter what this life ♪

♪ Puts us through ♪

♪ I choose you, I do ♪

♪ I do, I do ♪

♪ I choose you ♪

[Theme music playing]

♪

♪

Greg, move your head!