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Spencer: Previously on "All American"...

I just got drafted to the New York Bobcats.

[All cheering]

Announcer: Fourth quarter with 14 seconds left

on the clock, and what a Super Bowl it has been.

And just like that,

Spencer James has led

the New York Bobcats to their first title!

The game’s MVP,

rookie phenom Spencer James.

Only thing missing was you. Will you marry me?

Olivia: Yes! [All cheering]

fizzy: ♪ Don’t stop ♪

♪ Don’t stop ♪

♪ I feel like dreaming ♪

♪ Just a little more ♪ Olivia: Oh!

-♪ Just a little... ♪ -You’re an hour early!

[Giggling] Hi.

-Oh. -Oh.

Told the pilot it was my wedding weekend.

He stepped on the gas. Olivia: Oh, yeah.

No, I’m sure you being the reigning Super Bowl MVP

had nothing to do with people clearing the way for you.

No, it was 5 months ago. Ain’t nobody checking for me.

Well, you will always be my Mr. MVP.

Oh, I hope so, soon-to-be Mrs. MVP.

[Sighs]

Damn.

Better start pulling my weight around here.

What? No, not at all. Packing for the move

is going well-ish. Spencer: Heh heh!

The wedding, on the other hand,

I have under complete control.

-Oh, yeah? -Yeah, you know I’ve been

planning for this wedding since I was a little girl.

Yeah, you are your brother’s sister.

Only prettier. Guess what?

We got our first wedding gift. Spencer: Oh, should we open it?

I don’t know. Is it bad luck?

It’s a wedding gift addressed to us.

It’d be bad luck not to open it, right?

OK, I suppose one gift won’t hurt,

but you do it just in case. Spencer, chuckling: OK.

[Paper tears] Olivia: Oh.

What is that?

Oh...yo.

These slap.

No, no, knives do not slap in any form.

Who are these from? These are bad luck.

-Says who? -Baby, it’s Wedding 101.

Oh, we should have waited till

after the wedding to open gifts.

They would still be knives, Liv.

-Oh! -You’ve mentioned

bad luck twice in the last few minutes.

What is going on? Olivia: It’s just we have

one shot to get married before you go back

to training camp, and I’m not waiting

another year to marry you.

I don’t want to wait either, OK?

That is why nothing is getting in the way.

We are getting married this weekend, OK?

-OK. -Heh heh!

Stop tripping over bad omens.

Damn.

So weird.

You know, I don’t even believe that any--

Layla: Hey, husband, you’ll never believe who

I just got off the phone with. Jordan: Ghostbusters.

Well, they don’t call you. You call them.

-I give up. Who? -Our realtor.

The house on Crescent Heights countered our offer,

so...all we have to do is accept.

OK, I--I can’t believe that we might

finally have our own house. That’s....

this feels right...right?

-I think so. -Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I mean, we’ve--we’ve been looking for months.

-Months. -But, uh, we have

48 hours to decide, so we can

let it marinate. Jordan: Yeah. Marinate. Good.

Good, and, you know, maybe, um...

by the time we move in, I’ll have a job.

Well, babe, you’re the reason you don’t have a job.

It’s not for lack of offers.

I know, but... pivoting away

from the NFL was the right move...right?

After watching what you went through

with that concussion in your final NCAA

championship game, yeah, definitely was.

And it’s really flattering

that everyone still wanted you to draft,

but you’re putting your health first,

and I, for one, thank you for that.

Well, getting that second chip

was almost worth the concussion.

-Jordan. -Almost, almost.

Look at these flowers.

Finally.

♪ Ta-da ♪

-Is this for me? -It was supposed to be

breakfast in bed, but look at you. You are up.

Well, thank you. I love it.

-OK, good. Well, you enjoy this. -Mm-hmm.

I’m gonna go check in with Preach on the joint

bachelor/bachelorette party. Layla: OK--oh, Jordan,

no strippers, OK? Jordan: No.

Liv and Spencer would kill us, and then

we’d have to come back and haunt them.

-And who are they gonna call? -Ghostbusters. Yeah.

-[Pops lips] Enjoy your day. -Bye. [Giggles]

[Birds chirping]

Once again, I’m so sorry about that mirror, Mrs. Baker.

Oh, it’s all good. Jordan cracked it,

like, a year ago. It’s a miracle

it stayed together this long. [Olivia sighs]

See? So the 7 years

of bad luck is Jordan’s, not ours.

[Grace chuckles] I’m just happy luck is shining

my way ’cause my baby’s home. Laura: Aw.

Spencer: Ma? Grace: OK, I know you’re not

my baby anymore. Spencer: No, I was just gonna

ask if you could pass your baby those muffins.

Laura: Ha ha! Olivia: Wow, and here I thought

you were home to marry me. Spencer: I mean, these muffins

put up a good fight. Laura: OK, I’ll remember

to add muffins to the rehearsal dinner menu.

Oh, speaking of which, we wanted to talk

to you two about your speeches for the dinner.

I’m almost done writing mine.

Laura: Oh, me, too. It’s just

a little nerve-racking. I mean, I’m used

to speaking in front of judges and juries,

but family is different.

-More judgmental. -Yes, so,

um, I wanted to know if I can run my idea by you guys.

Wait. Is it bad luck to hear the speech before?

You know what? Go ahead. Laura: OK.

So, mine’s gonna be about

when Olivia took her first steps.

You had a confidence that made me realize

you knew exactly where you were going in life,

and anyone that got in your way

better watch out. [All chuckle]

But then Spencer got in your way

and stopped you in your tracks.

Is that cheesy? Olivia: No.

-OK. -No, I love it, Mom.

It’s beautiful, Laura.

I have a part in mine about

how Spencer’s good at catching passes

and dropping the ones that weren’t meant to be.

-I am a good catch. -Yes, you are.

Ma, I don’t drop passes.

[Scoffs] See? Judgmental.

So, who wants to go first?

Grace: I’ll go last. Laura: Oh, actually,

I wanted to go last ’cause going last

leaves a more memorable impression.

Grace: Which is why I called dibs on it, so...

Laura: You can’t call dibs on when you get to speak.

-I think I just did. -Don’t we have that thing to do?

Yes, we do, actually. Um,

just thinking about that. We should--we’re gonna

leave you two... Spencer: Yep, wedding stuff.

Olivia: to keep that up. Laura: Can I, like,

talk to you about it?

We’re talking about it now.

OK, but you could have asked me.

Man: ♪ Skies are blue ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Pull me into you ♪

♪ Like the ocean’s moon ♪

♪ Ah, ah, ah, ah ♪

♪ Every angle, every way ♪

♪ We fit together... ♪ Layla: Hey.

Hey...I was

today years old when I learned

what a place card is. [Layla chuckles]

Well, they’re pretty insignificant, other than

for weddings and banquets.

Is this one of your new artists?

I’m looking for someone to do a residency here.

Think upscale cocktails, good music.

OK. Well, he would be perfect for that.

-Mm-hmm. -Would also be great

for the rehearsal dinner.

That is a brilliant idea.

I was gonna make a playlist, and I don’t

even have time to do that. [Asher chuckles]

Tell me about it. Life is busy.

Yeah. Thank you.

Jordan and I might be buying a house,

which should be exciting.

But it’s not?

What if we make the wrong decision?

You and Jordan are so lucky

to have each other. You’re soulmates.

You got to stop worrying about the what-ifs.

Take the house, don’t take the house.

As long as you have each other, you will be fine.

Baby, is this good for tonight or--

Oh, my God! Get out!

[Stammering] Spencer, turn around at least!

Why didn’t you knock? Spencer: I did...

-[Sighs] -lightly.

Look, I promise you, I didn’t see anything.

I...

Heh!

You look stunning, by the way.

[Scoffs] My God.

I don’t even need to go looking for bad omens.

They’re practically slapping me in the face.

This was unfortunate, but it’s not a bad omen, baby.

-And the mirror? -An accident,

and Jordan’s fault. Olivia: And the knives?

A gift.

[Sighs]

Liv, I love you,

and I am going to marry you.

Nothing is changing that.

You could get married in a bed sheet...

-[Chuckles] -and I am still gonna think

you’re the most beautiful bride ever, OK?

[Chuckling] OK?

[Knocks on door]

Hey, what’s up, young buck?

-There he is. -Mm.

Ah, good to see you. Um, just wanted to pop over,

make sure we’re all good for tonight.

I mean, you drove all the way over here for something

that you could have texted? Or maybe you want to talk

about that coaching job offer that got floated your way,

except you keep dodging it like Black folks

and casserole. Jordan: OK, first of all,

I love a good casserole.

Secondly, how do you know about the offer?

Come on, man. You know nothing escapes

these halls in secret. Jordan: Fine, but if you

don’t mind, I would love to keep it a secret,

since I haven’t decided.

Coach Bobby has a magical gift

of turning a "no" into a "maybe."

-That dude is hella charmin’. -Mm-hmm.

I mean, he had me help him fix a flat tire, and I was

already late for dinner. [Jordan chuckles]

But for what it’s worth, I think you’ll be

a dope QB coach. Jordan: Hmm.

Those boys’ll be lucky to have you.

Now you are trying to turn a "no" into a "maybe."

Yes, I am. I mean, this place

could use another Baker, man.

We’re all good for tonight, right?

Look, when I say I’m

handling something, I got it.

Good, clean entertainment?

[Scoffs]

I’m an educator. Would I like poles,

lemon pepper wings, all flats,

and Cardi B. dancing at my bachelor party?

Hell yeah, but I heard

that G-rated, Sesame Street couple loud and clear.

-OK, good. -All right.

-Thank you. Mm. Take it easy. -Yup.

Coop: Yo, man, I thought this story was going

in a completely different direction,

like you walked in on her mid-bubble gut

release or something. Spencer: I’d actually prefer

that version. At least that comes with

an over-the-counter solution. Coop: So what?

You seen her in her dress, OK? It was gonna happen

in two days anyway. Spencer: Man, tell that to Liv.

She thinks our whole wedding’s cursed.

Miss me with that. We all know

the wedding omen was invented

by corporate America to spend more money.

Again, could you convince Liv of that?

No, I cannot. That is your job, my G.

She about to be your wife. Spencer: You just

called her my wife. Coop: I know. Feel good,

don’t it? Spencer: It feels great. Heh!

[Text chime] Coop: And who is that? Liv,

calling to tell you she came across a black cat?

Nah.

It’s Coach Bobby at South Crenshaw, asking

if I’m free to stop by. I ain’t got time for that.

You mean to tell me you don’t want to see what good

your secret donations have done?

Well, clearly, they’re not as secret as I’d like,

since you over here talking about ’em.

But I guess it can’t hurt to stop by, see the new gym.

Yeah, and it also can’t hurt to let me

do my job for your party tonight.

Damn. You could have just said that.

Oh, come on. When have you ever taken a hint?

Honey, staring at something

that hard won’t solve the problem.

Just can’t believe Spencer saw me in my dress.

We worked so hard to find it.

I know.

You must have tried on, what--

somewhere north of 60 dresses?

[Sighs] I don’t know.

Maybe it’s the universe’s way

of saying I’m not meant to get married in it.

How’d you know yours was the one?

My mom told me that when I put on the dress

that was meant to be, all the other ones

would become a blur. This one made all

the others a blur. It’s yours if you want it.

-Um... -Or not.

I can tell you hate it. [Chuckles]

No, it’s sweet. It’s just, um,

it’s very, um, uh...

Both: Poofy. Yeah.

-Heh! -Yeah.

Big shoulders and poofs were

what was in style then.

I think I need to find my blur,

as last-minute as it is.

Do you mind if I use yours for inspiration?

It’s all yours.

Thanks, Mom.

-Ah, there he is. -Hey.

Coach Bobby: Spencer James. [Both chuckle]

Absolute honor, man.

Absolute honor. Spencer: No,

honor’s all mine, sir. Coach Baker

told me a lot about you. Heard you gave

South Crenshaw a run for their money

as a 5-star running back at Dorsey.

-Ah. -I see you. Ha ha ha!

See, no, no, no. That was when Dorsey had--

had that rivalry energy. Spencer: Oh.

Heh! It was a no-brainer coming here to coach

at this school with a thriving football program,

and we got to thank you for all that.

No, no, I didn’t-- I didn’t do much.

My boys have a state-of-the-art

weight room thanks to your donations.

I mean, the only thing left to do now

is to make it official.

We’re gonna put your name

on that weight room. Spencer: No.

-Yeah, yeah. -No, no.

No, I don’t need any recognition.

Heh! Those donations were supposed to be

anonymous, actually. Coach Bobby: Then maybe you

shouldn’t have used personal checks.

-Maybe, yeah. -Maybe. Ha ha ha ha!

Nah, man, these walls belong

to the legacies that came before me,

like Coach Baker. Me, I’m just getting started.

Yeah, well, you know, usually I don’t take no

for an answer, so, um,

I’m gonna let you think on that.

-OK. -But, uh,

I could use your help in another way.

-Hmm? -I need you to talk

to your boy Jordan.

Now, I--I don’t know why he keeps turning down my offers.

I want him on the sidelines with me

next season, and I think he wants to be there,

but he--I don’t know. Something--

something’s holding him back. Spencer: Uh, yeah.

Yeah, I’ll talk to him. Absolutely, absolutely.

-Yeah, appreciate that, man. -Yes, sir.

Appreciate that. Now, let’s go ahead and take

a look at that, uh, Spencer James Weight Room.

Yeah? Yeah, I know. I know you like that.

And congrats on the house.

Layla told me about it. Jordan: Thank you,

but we have not accepted their offer yet.

You guys think you’re going to?

Probably, you know, but we don’t want

to make the wrong decision. Asher: Heh! You guys

really are the same person.

What? Why? What’d she say?

Uh, OK. Took you guys long enough.

We only got a few hours to transform this place.

[Text chime] You’re right. Well...

Hmm. This’ll work.

Asher: Yes. Coop: Yeah?

Jordan: Damn. Asher: What’s up?

I just got an alert that my wedding gift is delayed.

Some storm on the east coast.

Did you, uh, run your gift by Liv?

Heard she’s been a little on edge.

-Why would I? It’s a gift. -I’m just saying,

with your history of gift-giving, you just

might want to check in. Someone gave them knives.

OK, well, it wasn’t me, all right?

I’m a great gift-giver. [Clears throat]

Look, I--I think they care less about the gifts and more

about your best man speech. Jordan: Right, well--ahem!

My speech will kill. Watch.

[Clears throat, coughs]

Dude, what is up? What, you swallow a frog or something?

Ahem! No, I’m sorry.

Just need some water. [Clears throat]

Olivia: No, no, no, no, no.

What? What, honey? What’s wrong?

My engagement ring is gone.

Oh, my God. This can’t be happening.

-What do you mean, gone? -It’s gone! It’s missing.

Somewhere else, not here. Laura: OK, well, when was

the last time you remember having it on?

Brunch? Olivia: Huh?

Wait. When was the last time you remember seeing me

wearing it? Laura: I don’t know, sweetie.

Did you take it off at some point?

-I did do the dishes. -Whoa. Really?

Sorry. Ring.

OK. Focus. We’re gonna find it.

[Breathing heavily]

Oh! It’s not here!

God! First my dress, now my ring?

-[Sighs] -What if it fell down the drain?

[Woman hums]

OK...

Hey, babe. Hey.

-Mm. -Oh...hi.

-[Whispering] Hi. -Why are you whispering

and dodging kisses? Jordan: I think I’m

losing my voice. Layla: OK.

Well...well, you don’t feel sick.

Could be stress. Happens a lot

to my artists on tour. Are you stressed about anything?

Well, now I am. I have to give a speech

and I can barely talk. Layla: Don’t worry about it.

We got this. Jordan: Mm-hmm.

You are officially on vocal rest

until the wedding. Jordan: No talking?

Hey, two words too many, Jordan, and we

can’t tell Liv because she’s been freaking out

about her bad omens all day, and this will send her

over the edge, OK? Jordan: OK. Well.

All right. Right. [Text chime]

EMAN8: ♪ Hey, we could do this all day ♪

♪ Relax and ride the wave ♪

♪ Let that sunshine hit your face ♪

Boy: Yo, I told you Spencer James was here.

Girl: That’s crazy! Yo, it’s for real him.

-How ’bout an autograph, Spence? -Absolutely.

No problem, no problem. EMAN8: ♪ Keep that smile ♪

♪ On your face ♪ [Students talking all at once]

-There you go. -Hey, Spencer, can I get a photo

of you, please? [Camera shutter clicks]

[Girl giggles]

Preach: Y’all gonna let that man breathe?

Spencer: All right, y’all. Girl: Thank you.

[Chuckling] Of course, of course, OK.

What? Come on, man.

[Both chuckle] Spencer: Yes, sir.

-Does that ever get old? -Not yet.

Ha ha ha! Welcome home, brother.

-Feels good to be back, man. -Yes, sir.

OK, before I let y’all get into it, I just want

to say thanks for the new media center.

So much for anonymous.

-Hmm. -Come on.

You know don’t nothin’ stay secret in these halls.

Preach: Which is why you’re still grounded

for skipping class last week. Spencer: Ooh.

And that’s my cue to go find Deion

so he can give me a ride home. Hmm.

Behave.

Always.

That girl thinks she’s clever.

I’m surprised you’re letting Deion give her a ride home.

Yeah, Deion is crashing with us

for the weekend. His sister’s outta town

and she didn’t trust him home alone.

Hey, man, but tell me everything

about New York... [Text chime]

and your NFL superstar life, man.

Ah, that’s gonna have to wait, bruh.

-Mm. -I’m being summoned by the Mrs.

Man, y’all not even married yet, and it’s

already happenin’? That is a damn shame.

-Yup. -[Chuckles]

[Wrench clatters]

Why didn’t we call a plumber?

[Scoffs] Because it would have taken a day,

and I’m pretty sure my ring is in there, OK?

I mean, it has to be, right? Spencer: Hey.

Hey, baby. You good? Olivia: Yeah, uh,

do you want to know the truth

or what you wanna hear? Spencer: I take it you didn’t

get the ring resized. Olivia: Oh, so it’s my fault.

No, no, no, no, no. I was just saying

that there is an explanation, right?

So, clearly, this isn’t part of your whole omen thing, right?

Jordan, do you see anything?

I guess that’s a "no."

Do you need, like, more light, or, like,

one of those, like, uh, the coil thingies?

Stop with the banging and just answer me. Heh!

OK, maybe we just let him focus, OK, ’cause he

works better when he’s really locked in.

I mean, seriously? How long does it take

to pull apart pipes? It’s crazy.

We should have called the plumber.

-[Clears throat loudly] -OK, um, wow.

Look at that. Coop said everything

is ready, so we should get going, please.

-Well, what about my ring? -I promise you, I will

get on it as soon as we get back, OK?

For now, let’s do what we set out to do--

enjoy this weekend, especially tonight,

plus dinner tomorrow, and then the big day

after that. Come on. Olivia: But my ring.

Don’t worry about it. We’re good, we’re good.

Male singer: ♪ Hey, la la la la la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la la la la, hey ♪

♪ La la la la la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la la la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la la la la ♪

All: Surprise!

[Guests clamoring]

Since we didn’t have time to go

to Vegas, we brought Vegas to you.

Minus all the fun parts.

Olivia, chuckling: It’s perfect. Hi.

Thank you. That is dope.

Olivia: Ha ha ha! Hi. [Knock on door]

Woman: Hi!

I’m Megan. This is Mike.

We’re from Magic Mike Entertainment,

and we’re here for the party.

[Guests cheering and applauding]

I’m going to kill you.

Singer: ♪ La la la la la la la... ♪

[Music playing]

Has Preach ever seen "Sesame Street"?

[Whispering] I guess tonight’s sponsored by

the letter "S" for "strippers." Layla: Stop talking.

Olivia: Didn’t we say, "No strippers"?

Maybe that’s code for "send strippers."

-Oh. -We’re not strippers.

Asher: Your company’s name is Magic Mike’s.

We’re magicians.

I’m Mike Dean.

Y’all got a disappearin’ act?

OK.

I’ve heard of inflation, but that’s ridiculous.

Olivia: Ha! Heh.

[Mike shuffling cards]

Layla: Kinda wish they were strippers now. Hmm.

Bad joke aside, how is she actually

making her money float? Mike: For our next trick,

I’d like a volunteer. Man: Ooh, ooh, ooh.

How about the guest of honor?

It’s my fiancée’s night, too.

Then we’ll let your fiancée choose.

-Thanks, babe. -OK.

Ah. [Sighs]

Pick a card, show it to your friends,

put it back in the deck. Olivia: OK.

Would you kindly check your pocket?

There’s no way.

[Scoffs]

[Megan gasps] Mike: Is that your card?

-Is that my ring?! [Gasps] -What?

Oh! Oh, my God.

It’s the queen of diamonds.

-Heh! Wait, what-- -That was cool.

Olivia: But--but how? But--but what?

Megan: It’s magic. Spencer: No, no.

Seriously, where’d you find it? And please don’t give me

no nonsense about a magician never reveals his secrets.

I took it out of your pocket, thought it would

be cool to use in the trick.

Why would it be in my pocket?

It must have slipped off when I kissed you earlier.

[Gasps] I love stripper-magicians!

Mwah! Ha ha!

[Applause]

Olivia: Whoo! Whew! Ha ha!

[Chuckles] This is so cute.

I know. [Chuckling]

OK, what gives?

Your phone’s made you laugh more in the last

20 minutes than I ever have.

-Ahem. -Heh! You and Luke sexting?

-We’re having fun. -But is he funny?

[Two text chimes]

Ahem.

You know, a little friendly competition has

never hurt anyone, but I didn’t take you for someone

who would bring in a ringer. Laura: I have no idea

what you’re talking about. Grace: You getting Denise

to help you punch up your speech!

I am doing no such thing.

OK, fine, she’s helping me a little bit.

What’s the big deal? It’s not like she’s writing

the whole speech for me. Your speech is

gonna be great, too. Grace: You wanna play dirty?

Get ready to follow the greatest speech

you ever heard. You want a mother-off?

You got it.

OK, Grace.

See you at the rehearsal dinner.

[Door opens]

[Sighs]

[Two text chimes]

[Chuckles] Now, that is good.

Male singer: ♪ Red Rover, she came over ♪

It’s like you got engaged all over again. Heh!

[Chuckles] Spencer would’ve killed me

if I lost this ring. Layla: No, he wouldn’t.

No, he wouldn’t.

[Chuckles]

How did I get so lucky?

Look who’s finally talking luck

instead of omens. [Olivia chuckles]

I know. I was spending all my time focusing

on the bad things that I couldn’t see the good.

Well, it’s hard to recognize one without the other.

Yeah. Have I wasted the whole weekend?

No! Hey, look, we are just getting started.

You still have plenty of time to let the magic happen.

Just like it did tonight. [Olivia snickers]

Let me see. [Squeals]

[Both giggle]

What’s up, man?

You good?

[Sighs]

You know, I met up with Coach Bobby today.

Why didn’t you tell me about his job offer?

[Sighs]

Look, man, I get it.

It’s a lot of pressure.

[Sighs]

Coaching at your pop’s old school,

for a sport that he loved,

on the field named after him.

[Chuckles] Jordan: Hmm.

But tell me something...

if this was another school

with a program this great,

would you want the job?

Then take the damn job, J.

You are your pop’s legacy no matter

where you go. Jordan: Hmm.

So why not expand the Baker legacy

at a place that meant so much to your dad

and your Grandma Mary?

And I know, if your dad was here,

he would tell you the same thing.

Guests: Whoo! [All clamoring]

[Dance music playing]

[Man singing indistinctly]

Spencer: Who ordered the strippers this time?

Coop and Asher: We did. Ha!

Now this party can really get started. Let’s go.

Singer: ♪ Love the way you shake that ♪

♪ I love it when you shake that one time ♪

[Crowd cheering]

-♪ Shake that ♪ -Go, baby!

Singer: ♪ I love it when you shake that one time ♪

[Cell phone ringing, Olivia groans]

Make it stop.

[Ringing stops] Dillon?

Are you serious?

And there’s nothing you can do?

Yeah, yeah, just-- just keep me posted.

[Yawns]

Mm. What now?

There’s a huge storm back east.

Dillon’s flight got canceled.

Canceled? What does that mean?

It usually means the plane does not fly no more.

Mm-mm. Too early for sarcasm.

-[Sighs] -Talking about Dillon, baby.

He’s your best man. Is he gonna make it?

Not to the rehearsal dinner tonight.

He’s trying to get a flight tomorrow morning

in time for the wedding. Olivia: Wait.

If Dillon is stuck because of the storm...

[Sighs] then Grandpa Willie

and Grandma Wendy are, too. They texted this morning.

Ugh! This sucks. [Sighs]

Yeah, it does.

Uh-uh. No. No, no, no, no, no.

Rain on a wedding day is actually good luck.

Today is the day before our wedding day, and not if

it’s keeping our loved ones from being there for us.

[Sighs]

Spencer: You find anything?

There’s a flight that leaves at 7:00 in the morning,

which would get him here by 9:00, but the weather

isn’t clear until 5:00, which feels a little tight.

I have no idea what you just said.

Translation...Dillon will be here for your wedding.

OK.

Good? Thank you. Tailor: Thank you.

All right.

[Door closes] Spencer: Hey, Mom, do you think

Dillon’s flight getting canceled is a bad sign?

Ha ha ha! "A bad sign"?

Who are you, and what did you do with my son?

[Exhales] I’m serious.

You may be the king in Crenshaw, but the F.A.A.

and Mother Earth don’t know that.

Somebody should tell ’em.

What’s going on, baby?

Liv keeps thinking everything going wrong

this weekend is a bad omen.

It is not your job

as her future husband to share the same brain as her.

Billy used to always say

the best partnerships are when two

different-but-connected halves

come together to make a beautiful whole.

Bottom line-- she’s just nervous.

You both are.

As amazing as your love is,

getting married is a huge commitment.

Hosting your family and your friends,

that’s a big deal, and spending your life

with someone takes practice.

-Now I’m even more nervous. -D’Angelo and I,

we have this rule.

When one of us is feeling out of sorts,

we take each other to a safe space,

a place where we could unwind

and get back to basics together.

So, what’s a safe space for Olivia?

Mm--oh, my God! Liv, what the hell!

You scared me. Olivia: Sorry. I’m just--

I’m looking for the sea salt. Layla: Sea salt?

Yeah, to go with my crystals, my horseshoe charm, sage.

Actually, the horseshoe charm is Jordan’s

from eighth grade, and then the sage is yours,

but you’re cool if I borrow it, right?

Of course, yeah, and the sea salt is to put

in the corners of the room here and at your house.

Exactly, because I just figured I was letting

the bad omens win, you know, and it’s just

not very Baker-like. You know, we’re fighters,

and so I’m gonna fight them off. Layla: You know what?

Good for you, girl. Kick their ass.

Yeah.

Oh, by the way, where is Jordan?

And why was he acting so quiet and weird yesterday?

Um...

[Exhales sharply] We were just...

playing a little game of, um, "who could

stay silent the longest." It’s like a weird kinky

married thing that we do, but don’t worry about it.

You know, it works for us. Anyway, here’s your salt,

so... Olivia: OK.

Yeah, no, I mean, to--to each their own.

[Sighs]

[Taps chair arm]

Hmm.

-Looks good on you, son. -Mm.

Hey, no, no, no...

just saying.

Chair, the, uh...

and the office...

like home.

I’m gonna leave you to it.

[Knock on door]

[Coyly] Hello.

Hello.

[Chuckles]

Do you want to come all the way in?

My trust in you is a little fragile right now.

Oh, my God. Fine!

If you don’t want me to use Denise for help, I won’t.

Really? You’d do that?

Well, maybe just one of her jokes ’cause it’ll

really kill, but that’s it. I promise.

Geez, OK. Now I know why

your kids know how to show respect.

That’s actually why I’m here, for our children.

We know them better than anyone else,

so...

I wanted you to hear the first part

of my speech. Laura: OK.

Ahem!

[Chuckles]

"I spent most of my kids’ lives

"as a single mom. They had no choice

"but to understand when I worked late or fed them

"leftovers for dinner 3 nights in a row, or when I

"needed some extra help around the house, or even

"when I needed a break.

"They were my every day,

"every moment, every breath.

"And then the Bakers came into our lives.

"When I asked Billy for help, he didn’t hesitate.

"When Billy brought Spencer home, Laura

"treated him like a son, and for the first time

in my life, I felt like I had a village."

OK, you win the mother-off.

Hmm.

"It hasn’t always been easy,

"it hasn’t always been smooth,

"but we’ve navigated the last 6 years together.

"Together.

"My son, both of my sons,

"are who they are not just because of me,

"but because of the life Billy and Laura

"so graciously opened up for them.

"And now, these last few years,

"through epic loss...

"epic love,

"and epic life decisions, Laura and I

still get to do it together." [Laura chuckles]

"And I get to call her daughter my own."

That’s beautiful, Grace.

-Even though it’s not funny? -It’s the truth.

It’s perfect, and I think I have the perfect way

to end it. Together.

[Chuckles] Let’s do it.

Oh, this is such a good idea!

Just me, you, Jacuzzi all to ourselves.

What can I say? Your future husband

is full of good ideas. Olivia: Heh!

Yeah, this was your mom’s idea, wasn’t it?

Not in so many words.

Do you remember our first time

in a Jacuzzi? Olivia: How could I forget?

-I wanted to kiss you so bad. -And then

Jordan got in the way with that whole

"Spencer’s our brother" thing.

-Heh heh! Yup! Well... -[Chuckles]

Let’s go.

[Sniffs, coughs]

Oh, my God. Wait, wait. Spencer: What? What?

What the hell, woman? Olivia: You don’t--[coughs]--

you don’t smell that? It’s like--

like, chlorine or, like--like,

a lot of chlorine. Spencer: Yeah. Ahem.

Yeah, that’s not good. Olivia: Oh, God. Phew!

Oh, no sexy Jacuzzi time for us.

OK, Liv, I know what you’re thinking, but--

I’m so confused. Olivia: It worked!

All the crystalling and the saging and the salting

that I did, it just saved us from bad luck.

I beat its ass. Mm.

Yeah.

Bad juju ain’t no match for my girl.

-Mm-mm. -Ha ha ha ha!

-Ha ha ha! -Come on, let’s go.

Let’s go--whoa! Whoa! Olivia: Jordan, what the hell?!

Jordan: Mm.

What’s going on?

Spencer: No!

No, we had enough pocket-digging last night.

-I disagree. -It’s weird.

[Jordan grumbles]

[Acoustic guitar playing]

"Just a little something..."

-♪ When it’s cold outside ♪ -"to tell you both..."

-♪ Can’t feel the warmth ♪ -"how much I love you."

Female singer: ♪ From the sun ♪

♪ You’re going through more than what it looks like ♪

♪ Never feel alone inside ♪

"The coordinates from when..."

♪ Want to get away ♪

"you solidified your love."

♪ Need someone more than you realize ♪

-♪ Well ♪ -Your house.

♪ I got you-ou-ou-ou ♪

How much did you tell your brother

about the night we "solidified" our love?

[Whispers] Baby, not that night.

-Oh. -No, the night that--

[Scoffs] The night that I

told you that I was ready to fight

for my recovery and for you.

Jordan encouraged me to do that.

♪ I got you-ou-ou-ou ♪

I remember.

♪ Yeah, I got you-ou-ou-ou ♪

♪ Yeah, I got you ♪

[Guitar playing]

Hey, careful now. You’re inching towards

groomzilla status. Spencer: What? No, I was just--

Fidgeting ’cause you’re nervous.

-Something like that. -[Sighs]

So tell me, what feels better? Winning the Super Bowl

or marrying the love of your life?

You already know the answer to that.

-Hmm. -But ask me again tomorrow,

since it’s my day and all.

Hmm. Well, I should tell you that--

that I can’t believe we’re here, that we’ve

achieved another one of your dreams yet again,

that we’ve--we’ve worked so hard for this moment.

-But you’re not going to? -Not this time.

No, today it’s--it’s all on you, man.

You’ve loved Liv since the moment you saw her.

You knew she was your future

and you never lost sight of that.

OK, Coop with the words.

-[Chuckles] -What else you got?

Just a little taste of what you’ll hear

tomorrow when I officiate.

Ah, well, it tastes good.

That sounded a lot better in my head.

[Chuckles] Come on, man.

Leave the words to me. Spencer: OK, OK.

But, just so you know, in case you thinking

of spicing things up...

payback is a bitch when it’s time for me

to officiate you and Patience’s wedding.

Male singer: ♪ Just like my favorite song ♪

I attended dozens

of your pretend weddings growing up.

-Heh heh! -And now here we are for real.

I know. I can’t believe it.

All those pretend weddings, and I had no clue how

truly amazing it would feel marrying the man of my dreams.

Hey, you remember when we were 7,

I accidentally walked in on you wearing

your "wedding dress"? Olivia: Oh, my gosh, yes,

and apparently, that was a premonition.

You made me sit in the back row, and you didn’t let me

have lemonade at the reception. Olivia: Heh! No, actually, I--

I thought him seeing me in my dress

was a bad omen... but as much as I love

that dress, it-- it wasn’t really me.

So, in a way, you kinda did me a favor.

Singer: ♪ Ah, ah, ah... ♪ Asher: Hmm, to favors, then.

[Chuckles] To favors.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, OK.

OK.

Hi. Oh, I love your dress! [Amina giggles]

-You look beautiful. -Why, thank you.

-[Kiss] -Mm-hmm.

It’s a whole vibe in here. I’m gonna go mingle.

Preach: Mm-hmm. Layla: OK. Mm-hmm.

I been meaning to say that I’m really proud

with everything you’ve done to this place.

Well, tonight came with way more help than just me.

No, this whole lounge and what it means

to the community, especially

for a Black woman investing here,

we ain’t had nothing like this south

of Exposition since my pops came up.

-[Chuckles] -And thank you

for showing us how a home can be transformed

into everything that we deserve.

[Music playing, man singing indistinctly]

So--[sighs]-- I was thinking,

you know, since ya-- [clicks teeth]--knocked it

out of the park with those gifts and, uh,

you’re the head of the Baker house and all,

I thought it would be nice if you started the dinner

with a little speech. Singer: ♪ And the music, baby ♪

Cool. I will take

that silence as a yes and go get the mic.

-[Clears throat] -What?

Do you want to tell me something or...

[Chuckles]

You lost your voice, didn’t you?

Yeah. [Snickers]

-[Chuckles] -Well,

thank you for protecting my sanity

and not waving another omen in my face.

You’re a really great brother...

and I love you.

[Singing continues indistinctly]

[Women chuckling]

[Grace laughing]

So, if you all will raise your glasses...

Laura: We would like to make a toast to the happy couple.

Grace: Spencer and Liv, look around at the room

full of people who love you. This is your village.

Marriage is hard work,

compromise,

commitment, and forgiveness.

Grace: It’s also fun, intimate,

adventurous, and special.

Laura: But above all, marriage is something you do together.

Grace: In the words of the great Billy Baker,

the best partnerships are when two

different-but-connected halves come together

to make a beautiful whole. Olivia: Hmm.

Laura: So... Laura and Grace: Cheers.

All: Cheers. Laura: Cheers.

[Glasses clinking]

Aww.

[Acoustic guitar playing]

Female singer: ♪ Winter turned to spring ♪

♪ And hummingbirds did sing the moment ♪

♪ You came into my life ♪

♪ The special joy you bring ♪

♪ It brightens everything ♪

♪ It’s time to spread your wings and take flight ♪

♪ Every road that you take ♪

♪ Every hope, each mistake ♪

♪ I’ll be there through it all ♪

♪ Come what may ♪

♪ So, believe me when I say my love is here to stay ♪

♪ Forever and always ♪

♪ Oh, forever and always ♪

We can’t run from this any longer.

We have to suck it up and face the housing decision before us,

so... [Jordan sighs]

I am gonna list pros and cons about the house,

and you are going to buzz if you agree.

[Chuckles]

Come on.

OK, um, pros.

Good location,

nice size, and...

decent price?

[Buzz]

OK.

Cons. Needs a lot of work,

um, small backyard...

-Mm. -And...

something else.

Something else is missing.

[Buzz] Layla: Right, but what is it?

What’s wrong with us?

[Sighs]

[Hoarsely] It’s not home.

I’d yell at you for speaking,

but those words were worth

breaking vocal rest for...

so what do we do?

Decline the offer

and...wait until something feels like home.

[4 buzzes]

[Chuckles]

-I got you home safely... -[Chuckles]

so now, it’s time to bid you adieu.

Ah, that Shakespeare thing really stuck, huh?

Sometimes it’s befitting of the moment.

[Chuckles]

Tomorrow, you’re gonna be my wife.

Tomorrow, you’re gonna be my husband. Heh!

We’re already winning at this marriage thing.

-Yeah? -I mean, we conquered

those omens. Spencer: Mm.

[Cell phone ringing]

[Sighs] I’m sure it’s just Patience,

saying that she already landed,

but I would much rather

say good night to my almost husband.

Heh!

[Cell phone ringing]

[Sighs]

Why’s our wedding planner calling me?

Hello?

Yeah.

What do you mean, our venue’s ruined?

Man: Greg, move your head.