1 00:03:11,608 --> 00:03:12,860 Who are all these people? 2 00:03:14,152 --> 00:03:15,153 No clue. 3 00:03:35,299 --> 00:03:37,259 - Good morning, everybody. - Morning. 4 00:03:37,259 --> 00:03:38,218 - Morning. - Morning. 5 00:03:39,178 --> 00:03:41,930 So, like I said before, this is just a formality. Okay? 6 00:03:42,556 --> 00:03:45,267 You guys go in there and apologize for how you handled it. 7 00:03:45,767 --> 00:03:48,395 That's it. This will all be behind us. Okay? 8 00:03:50,564 --> 00:03:51,648 We all on the same page? 9 00:03:54,526 --> 00:03:55,819 You all right? 10 00:03:57,321 --> 00:03:59,031 All right. Let's go do it. 11 00:04:08,624 --> 00:04:09,958 Hello, everyone. 12 00:04:09,958 --> 00:04:13,253 On behalf of the Maryland Unified Athletic Council, good morning. 13 00:04:13,962 --> 00:04:18,675 We all know the reason we're here. And my understanding is, 14 00:04:18,675 --> 00:04:23,055 the young men-- the players-- have something they would like to say. 15 00:04:42,574 --> 00:04:43,575 Hello. 16 00:04:48,288 --> 00:04:51,917 As you all know, I'm Jace Carson. 17 00:04:56,129 --> 00:04:57,381 Getting back on the court... 18 00:05:01,051 --> 00:05:02,094 means a lot to me. 19 00:05:05,138 --> 00:05:07,891 Not just because of college... 20 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:12,521 or my future... 21 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:18,485 or even my teammates. 22 00:05:25,951 --> 00:05:32,833 But because being on the court is where I feel most like myself. 23 00:05:34,668 --> 00:05:35,669 It's what I love. 24 00:05:37,296 --> 00:05:43,385 And I understand that if I apologize 25 00:05:45,262 --> 00:05:46,930 for something I did... 26 00:05:50,559 --> 00:05:52,060 when I was 14 years old, 27 00:05:53,729 --> 00:05:55,147 I can get what I love back. 28 00:06:00,110 --> 00:06:03,405 What we did wasn't right. 29 00:06:10,037 --> 00:06:11,038 But... 30 00:06:13,999 --> 00:06:15,375 I don't know if it was wrong. 31 00:06:29,014 --> 00:06:33,018 I'm sorry that there weren't systems in place 32 00:06:33,018 --> 00:06:35,395 to better protect Crystal Jarrett. 33 00:06:42,402 --> 00:06:43,403 But for what I did... 34 00:06:52,913 --> 00:06:54,748 I can't apologize. 35 00:06:59,211 --> 00:07:00,212 Good job. 36 00:07:00,796 --> 00:07:03,215 Okay, everyone. Just a minute, please. 37 00:07:04,258 --> 00:07:05,968 Just a minute, please. 38 00:07:07,427 --> 00:07:09,847 I'm so proud of you. You did it. 39 00:07:13,725 --> 00:07:15,060 Is this how you all feel? 40 00:07:15,686 --> 00:07:16,854 It's okay. 41 00:07:33,370 --> 00:07:34,746 Yes, sir. 42 00:07:50,512 --> 00:07:51,513 Yes, sir. 43 00:08:01,481 --> 00:08:02,482 Yes, sir. 44 00:08:11,325 --> 00:08:12,326 You okay? 45 00:08:13,994 --> 00:08:14,995 Proud as hell. 46 00:08:27,633 --> 00:08:28,800 Twenty-four-hour people. 47 00:08:30,719 --> 00:08:31,720 Yeah. 48 00:08:34,097 --> 00:08:37,851 Yes. Yeah. I understand. Okay. I will call you back. Thank you. 49 00:08:39,977 --> 00:08:42,813 So let me guess. You had no idea they were gonna do that in there. 50 00:08:42,813 --> 00:08:43,857 Of course I didn't. 51 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:46,276 The board was ready to reinstate them 52 00:08:46,276 --> 00:08:48,362 and they just tossed up eight middle fingers, Meg. 53 00:08:50,197 --> 00:08:52,282 Okay. So, what now? 54 00:08:56,161 --> 00:08:58,288 The final decision is pending further review. 55 00:08:59,373 --> 00:09:00,874 Look, I'll get back with the committee, 56 00:09:00,874 --> 00:09:03,669 but I really don't know how much more I can do. 57 00:09:06,296 --> 00:09:07,714 - Thank you. - Thank you so much. 58 00:09:09,716 --> 00:09:11,009 A lot of surprised faces. 59 00:09:13,971 --> 00:09:14,805 Yeah. 60 00:09:14,805 --> 00:09:17,391 I'm not a believer in "the sky is falling," Ike, 61 00:09:17,391 --> 00:09:19,601 but it does feel like the sky is falling. 62 00:09:19,601 --> 00:09:23,814 Everyone who was recruiting Jace has gone silent, and now this. 63 00:09:23,814 --> 00:09:24,898 From where I was sitting, 64 00:09:26,483 --> 00:09:29,444 that was a young man in there that I deeply respect. 65 00:09:30,112 --> 00:09:31,113 Okay? 66 00:09:31,613 --> 00:09:35,284 And I think those who matter will still believe in Jace. 67 00:09:36,243 --> 00:09:40,455 - Those who don't, don't matter. All right? - Don't matter. 68 00:09:41,498 --> 00:09:45,169 It's nice to see you in person, instead of on a Zoom screen. 69 00:09:46,378 --> 00:09:48,005 Yeah. Three dimensions is... 70 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:51,258 definitely better than two. 71 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:57,389 I've been tracking the events. The video. 72 00:09:58,473 --> 00:09:59,725 How are you handling it all? 73 00:10:01,310 --> 00:10:02,311 I don't know. 74 00:10:05,230 --> 00:10:06,231 I guess, 75 00:10:07,399 --> 00:10:11,403 I just don't take the time to think about that. 76 00:10:15,324 --> 00:10:20,162 But as I sit here now, I think I'm handling it okay. 77 00:10:24,374 --> 00:10:29,254 Not gonna lie, there was a moment when I... 78 00:10:34,510 --> 00:10:35,511 Just... 79 00:10:38,055 --> 00:10:39,473 seeing his face... 80 00:10:42,017 --> 00:10:43,644 seeing his name, 81 00:10:45,312 --> 00:10:49,358 hearing it over and over... 82 00:10:49,358 --> 00:10:51,026 It brought you right back. 83 00:10:55,364 --> 00:10:56,448 It was scary. 84 00:11:00,452 --> 00:11:02,454 Just when I thought I had gotten past it, 85 00:11:03,205 --> 00:11:05,457 it seemed like there was nothing I could do. 86 00:11:07,876 --> 00:11:14,258 Like I was destined to only be remembered as the girl who survived abuse. 87 00:11:16,760 --> 00:11:21,890 I think how you handled it will inspire a lot of people. 88 00:11:22,891 --> 00:11:25,644 You took something terrifying and traumatic 89 00:11:25,644 --> 00:11:28,313 and you turned it into something empowering. 90 00:11:28,313 --> 00:11:31,024 Not just for yourself, but for others. 91 00:11:34,570 --> 00:11:35,821 How is the young man? 92 00:11:37,447 --> 00:11:38,615 Who? Rod? 93 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:42,870 Jace? 94 00:11:48,041 --> 00:11:52,129 I'm not here to talk about him. Right? 95 00:11:52,754 --> 00:11:54,798 We can talk about whatever you like. 96 00:11:59,344 --> 00:12:00,596 All I know is, 97 00:12:02,264 --> 00:12:05,893 right now, it's strange because... 98 00:12:07,686 --> 00:12:11,815 after everything that happened... 99 00:12:14,318 --> 00:12:17,446 I actually feel more like myself than ever before. 100 00:12:20,782 --> 00:12:23,076 True life awakens when we awaken. 101 00:12:25,037 --> 00:12:27,706 That's what it feels like right now. 102 00:12:39,426 --> 00:12:40,511 Jace. 103 00:12:48,185 --> 00:12:49,311 What are you doing? 104 00:12:54,775 --> 00:12:55,776 Mom, it's okay. 105 00:13:01,615 --> 00:13:02,616 You can talk to me. 106 00:13:17,840 --> 00:13:24,096 If it's cool with you, I don't wanna go to school today. 107 00:13:28,350 --> 00:13:31,895 I'll call your dean and say you're taking a mental health day. 108 00:13:32,855 --> 00:13:33,856 Thank you. 109 00:13:37,192 --> 00:13:38,193 I was thinking. 110 00:13:38,902 --> 00:13:42,573 My big Holly Ann Conference this weekend is in New Jersey... 111 00:13:42,573 --> 00:13:43,782 That's a big deal. 112 00:13:44,867 --> 00:13:46,702 It's huge just to get invited. 113 00:13:47,536 --> 00:13:50,080 They're honoring the top consultants in the nation-- 114 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:52,916 - They better honor you then. - I don't know. We'll see. 115 00:13:58,672 --> 00:14:00,007 Maybe you should come with me. 116 00:14:01,592 --> 00:14:06,013 Might be nice to get away. A little room to breathe. 117 00:14:10,851 --> 00:14:12,102 Can I let you know later on? 118 00:14:14,855 --> 00:14:15,856 Sure. 119 00:14:16,982 --> 00:14:17,816 Thanks, Mom. 120 00:14:25,866 --> 00:14:26,867 Yeah. 121 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:29,661 Nothing has changed, Coach. 122 00:14:29,661 --> 00:14:30,787 I like the kid, 123 00:14:30,787 --> 00:14:34,708 but it's my job to be worried about some of this, you know, off-the-court stuff. 124 00:14:34,708 --> 00:14:40,255 Look, all right, he's a great kid and a great player. I assure you of that. 125 00:14:40,797 --> 00:14:43,509 Who shoots barely 20% from three. 126 00:14:43,509 --> 00:14:44,927 He'll work on that. 127 00:14:45,427 --> 00:14:49,640 Then I have to ask, why is your own athletic director telling me 128 00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:52,059 I would be smart to steer clear of the kid? 129 00:14:53,852 --> 00:14:55,437 What exactly did he say? 130 00:14:55,437 --> 00:14:57,481 "Not worth the headache." 131 00:14:58,732 --> 00:15:01,109 Hey, Ike. Look, I gotta run. We'll talk. 132 00:15:02,110 --> 00:15:03,111 All right. 133 00:15:10,953 --> 00:15:11,954 I'ma curse Emory out. 134 00:15:11,954 --> 00:15:13,121 No, you're not. 135 00:15:13,121 --> 00:15:15,290 Okay, baby, let's go. Time for school. 136 00:15:15,290 --> 00:15:16,500 Okay, Mommy. 137 00:15:16,500 --> 00:15:20,963 How is an athletic director gonna go around bad-mouthing a student athlete 138 00:15:20,963 --> 00:15:22,297 who's already against the ropes? 139 00:15:23,215 --> 00:15:25,384 Some people punch down. I punch up. 140 00:15:25,384 --> 00:15:27,886 No punching will be necessary. 141 00:15:27,886 --> 00:15:31,515 I have a meeting scheduled with Emory later today to discuss Jace and the boys. 142 00:15:32,099 --> 00:15:33,392 You got a meeting about my team? 143 00:15:33,392 --> 00:15:34,560 I see it as a diversity issue. 144 00:15:34,560 --> 00:15:36,854 He's gonna see it as me hiding behind my wife. 145 00:15:36,854 --> 00:15:40,607 Even if I wasn't married to you, I would still take the meeting. Okay? 146 00:15:41,441 --> 00:15:42,609 Male Black ego. 147 00:15:44,236 --> 00:15:45,612 Okay. 148 00:15:45,612 --> 00:15:48,657 Can we go now? I have to go curse somebody out. 149 00:16:08,051 --> 00:16:09,344 Hello. 150 00:16:09,344 --> 00:16:12,389 - Hi. Is this Crystal Jarrett? - Yes. 151 00:16:12,389 --> 00:16:14,933 Hi. This is Vicky Sirota. 152 00:16:14,933 --> 00:16:17,811 I'm a rep from the McDonald's All-American game. 153 00:16:17,811 --> 00:16:19,771 Normally we would reach out to your coach, 154 00:16:19,771 --> 00:16:24,193 but in your particular case, I really wanted to call you personally. 155 00:16:24,902 --> 00:16:29,281 So, the selection committee had a lot of hard choices to make this year, 156 00:16:29,281 --> 00:16:34,077 but we believe you are one of the top basketball players in the nation. 157 00:16:34,077 --> 00:16:36,496 So, luckily, this is one of the good calls. 158 00:16:36,496 --> 00:16:40,334 Congratulations. You've been named a McDonald's All-American. 159 00:16:40,334 --> 00:16:42,961 Let's go! 160 00:16:54,932 --> 00:16:55,766 Yo. 161 00:16:56,266 --> 00:16:57,643 What are you doing, scrub? 162 00:16:57,643 --> 00:17:02,022 Staying home today. Too stressed. Why do you sound so energetic? 163 00:17:02,022 --> 00:17:03,565 Get dressed. 164 00:17:04,066 --> 00:17:05,317 What? 165 00:17:05,943 --> 00:17:09,695 Yo. Let's figure out a way to handle your stress. 166 00:17:09,695 --> 00:17:10,781 I'm coming to pick you up. 167 00:17:19,998 --> 00:17:21,750 I just couldn't apologize. 168 00:17:21,750 --> 00:17:24,127 Dude, you are not trying to make it easy for yourself, are you? 169 00:17:24,127 --> 00:17:29,007 You're my best friend. I'm not gonna apologize for that. 170 00:17:34,555 --> 00:17:35,722 Where are we going? 171 00:17:35,722 --> 00:17:37,391 It's a surprise. 172 00:17:37,391 --> 00:17:39,852 Better not be some nasty vegan spot. 173 00:17:41,436 --> 00:17:42,896 Vegan hate is played out. 174 00:17:48,819 --> 00:17:49,820 Hey. So-- 175 00:17:49,820 --> 00:17:53,031 I still haven't heard about this McDonald's All-American game. 176 00:17:53,031 --> 00:17:53,949 What? 177 00:17:54,825 --> 00:17:57,661 Heard they reach out to people personally before the public announcement. 178 00:18:01,248 --> 00:18:03,876 I think the controversy could have something to do with it. 179 00:18:06,295 --> 00:18:08,297 How about we not think about any of that today? 180 00:18:11,133 --> 00:18:12,134 Are you serious? 181 00:18:16,388 --> 00:18:18,182 {\an8}Have you ever even been inside this place, 182 00:18:18,182 --> 00:18:20,184 {\an8}or you just hit people with balloons out front? 183 00:18:20,184 --> 00:18:23,353 Consider this a do-over for me being late to your ninth birthday party. 184 00:18:34,489 --> 00:18:37,534 Welcome to Old School Week. This is your captain and chief in command, 185 00:18:37,534 --> 00:18:40,662 DJ Cliff, bringing you back to when music was pure. 186 00:18:45,250 --> 00:18:48,837 The style was happening and love was a rallying cry, baby. 187 00:18:53,509 --> 00:18:58,931 How are people in here so early? I mean, don't they got school or jobs? 188 00:18:59,640 --> 00:19:01,141 Not during Old School Week. 189 00:19:04,394 --> 00:19:08,565 Should we learn some choreography? Like, look at that. 190 00:19:08,565 --> 00:19:11,276 Nah. I like to keep my shit organic. 191 00:19:18,075 --> 00:19:19,535 Peace and love. Size? 192 00:19:20,035 --> 00:19:21,411 Nine, please. 193 00:19:21,411 --> 00:19:22,829 - Thirteen. - Right on. 194 00:19:24,873 --> 00:19:26,291 I might be a little rusty. 195 00:19:26,792 --> 00:19:29,211 Don't worry. You were not good to begin with. 196 00:19:29,878 --> 00:19:30,879 Better than you. 197 00:19:33,048 --> 00:19:34,341 You're gonna learn today. 198 00:19:34,341 --> 00:19:36,343 Look, roller skating is just like life. 199 00:19:36,343 --> 00:19:39,680 The more chances you take, the more at risk you are to fall. 200 00:19:41,014 --> 00:19:42,474 Or you can hold onto the wall. 201 00:19:43,475 --> 00:19:44,393 That's deep. 202 00:19:44,893 --> 00:19:45,978 And it rhymes. 203 00:19:47,020 --> 00:19:48,021 Thank you. 204 00:20:03,287 --> 00:20:05,539 I could actually rock this hat in real life. 205 00:20:06,456 --> 00:20:08,458 - It does look really good on you. - That's what I'm saying. 206 00:20:10,544 --> 00:20:11,545 Come on. Let's go. 207 00:20:14,089 --> 00:20:15,382 Nice moves, my man. 208 00:20:15,382 --> 00:20:18,385 Okay, now, beautiful soul flower. I see you, baby girl. 209 00:20:19,261 --> 00:20:21,680 Foxy lovers. Let's boogie down. 210 00:20:22,931 --> 00:20:25,392 I see you soul brother and soul sister number one. 211 00:20:25,392 --> 00:20:27,060 Wait. Is he talking about us? 212 00:20:27,060 --> 00:20:29,062 Y'all look like you got the world on your shoulders. 213 00:20:29,062 --> 00:20:31,607 Go ahead and leave that outside. Be free and let's dance. 214 00:20:38,530 --> 00:20:39,364 All right. 215 00:20:45,329 --> 00:20:46,496 You don't know where I'm at. 216 00:20:46,997 --> 00:20:50,000 - Where I'm at, huh? - Hey, you better be careful. 217 00:20:51,293 --> 00:20:52,961 My legs are dead right now. 218 00:20:53,462 --> 00:20:54,755 Excuses. 219 00:20:55,339 --> 00:20:56,507 Excuses? 220 00:20:58,091 --> 00:20:59,593 I ran the hill yesterday. 221 00:20:59,593 --> 00:21:03,388 I ran yesterday and today. You don't see me complaining about it. 222 00:21:03,388 --> 00:21:06,642 - Whatever, Miss Jarrett. - Peace and love, Jace Carson. 223 00:21:11,313 --> 00:21:13,232 I don't know why you're trying to race me right now. 224 00:21:18,153 --> 00:21:19,154 Miss Jarrett. 225 00:21:20,739 --> 00:21:21,823 Where you going, Miss Jarrett? 226 00:21:21,823 --> 00:21:22,866 Wait. 227 00:21:26,036 --> 00:21:27,913 - Don't drag me down with you. Come on. - I got you. 228 00:21:31,375 --> 00:21:32,376 Come here. 229 00:21:33,085 --> 00:21:34,086 Hey. 230 00:21:34,586 --> 00:21:36,713 Smooth. How you like this? 231 00:21:38,048 --> 00:21:39,049 Better. 232 00:21:54,022 --> 00:21:57,317 Yeah. Great. Hey. 233 00:21:59,987 --> 00:22:01,071 Yeah. 234 00:22:01,071 --> 00:22:03,115 Yes. You nailed it. 235 00:22:11,164 --> 00:22:12,541 That's what I was saying. 236 00:22:12,541 --> 00:22:14,751 You know what I'm saying? It was just a-- 237 00:22:15,335 --> 00:22:17,045 - My bad. - Oops, sorry. Are you okay? 238 00:22:17,629 --> 00:22:19,882 - Yeah, sorry. I should've been looking. - Nah, nah. It's all good. 239 00:22:19,882 --> 00:22:22,718 It's my fault. I'm Musa. 240 00:22:23,969 --> 00:22:24,970 V. 241 00:22:24,970 --> 00:22:26,221 Nice to meet you. 242 00:22:26,221 --> 00:22:27,598 You too. 243 00:22:29,308 --> 00:22:30,601 - All right, y'all. - Yeah. Later. 244 00:22:30,601 --> 00:22:34,188 If you're not talking about the basketball team or your next vacation 245 00:22:34,188 --> 00:22:37,524 or the expensive new cars your parents are buying you, you don't fit in. 246 00:22:38,567 --> 00:22:42,696 And if you don't fit in at a place like Cedar Cove, it's worse than being bullied. 247 00:22:44,198 --> 00:22:45,449 You feel invisible. 248 00:22:48,076 --> 00:22:49,244 I am invisible. 249 00:22:54,124 --> 00:22:55,751 To the Black students as well? 250 00:22:55,751 --> 00:22:57,085 To Black boys, I am. 251 00:22:58,712 --> 00:23:02,883 I literally just bumped into Musa Rahaim, and he was a perfect gentleman. 252 00:23:02,883 --> 00:23:04,551 And with all the stress he must be feeling, 253 00:23:04,551 --> 00:23:07,179 he was kind enough to introduce himself to me. 254 00:23:07,179 --> 00:23:09,223 Well, that must've helped you feel seen. 255 00:23:09,223 --> 00:23:11,892 I've had about six classes with him since sophomore year, 256 00:23:11,892 --> 00:23:14,144 and this is the first time we've ever spoke. 257 00:23:15,229 --> 00:23:16,230 You-- 258 00:23:17,022 --> 00:23:18,565 Dr. Lawson, can you give us a minute? 259 00:23:18,565 --> 00:23:21,151 It's okay, Mrs. Edwards. I have class next period. 260 00:23:23,820 --> 00:23:30,285 V. Know that I see you. And I'll check in with you soon. 261 00:23:30,953 --> 00:23:32,663 - Thank you, Mrs. Edwards. - Of course. 262 00:23:33,413 --> 00:23:34,581 Hi, Dr. Lawson. 263 00:23:34,581 --> 00:23:35,874 Hi, V. 264 00:23:36,625 --> 00:23:37,793 Please, have a seat. 265 00:23:39,920 --> 00:23:41,004 Everything okay with V? 266 00:23:42,714 --> 00:23:45,717 I think it will be. Have you ever had her in one of your classes? 267 00:23:46,385 --> 00:23:49,638 Last semester. I taught a class called "The History of War." 268 00:23:50,305 --> 00:23:52,975 She got a B-plus, if I'm not mistaken. 269 00:23:54,017 --> 00:23:56,603 Would've got an A but she rarely participated in class discussion. 270 00:23:56,603 --> 00:23:57,688 History of War? 271 00:23:58,856 --> 00:24:02,526 AP class. The similarities between constructing an army 272 00:24:02,526 --> 00:24:06,780 and constructing an athletic program are not as far apart as one might assume. 273 00:24:10,284 --> 00:24:12,119 There are not many athletic directors like you. 274 00:24:13,871 --> 00:24:15,163 You're impressive. 275 00:24:15,163 --> 00:24:16,623 When I heard you dropped by my office, 276 00:24:16,623 --> 00:24:18,917 I certainly didn't assume I missed out on a compliment. 277 00:24:20,711 --> 00:24:23,505 It's because I came to talk about Jace, Phil, Drew, and Musa. 278 00:24:25,591 --> 00:24:28,260 Four great young men with very promising futures 279 00:24:28,260 --> 00:24:33,223 who may be able to reach your heights if ever given the chance. 280 00:24:33,974 --> 00:24:35,934 It depends on where they focus their energies. 281 00:24:37,102 --> 00:24:38,395 They've been treated like celebrities 282 00:24:38,395 --> 00:24:40,063 since they won a championship in junior year. 283 00:24:40,063 --> 00:24:41,607 You resent them for that? 284 00:24:41,607 --> 00:24:44,067 There are responsibilities that come with success. 285 00:24:44,067 --> 00:24:45,068 Right. 286 00:24:45,068 --> 00:24:47,487 And there are several people who put themselves on the line 287 00:24:47,487 --> 00:24:50,908 to ensure they would have the opportunity to succeed. I'm one of them. 288 00:24:51,742 --> 00:24:54,703 And as noble as Jace Carson is presenting himself to be, 289 00:24:55,287 --> 00:24:58,081 he did not confess because he thought it was the right thing to do. 290 00:24:58,832 --> 00:25:03,212 He confessed because he thought his "athletic gifts" 291 00:25:03,212 --> 00:25:05,672 would camouflage his lack of high moral fiber. 292 00:25:06,173 --> 00:25:09,927 You told a college that he wasn't worth recruiting. 293 00:25:10,928 --> 00:25:14,765 That was because of your nobility and high moral fiber. 294 00:25:14,765 --> 00:25:18,060 Or because your victory parade collided with his decision-making. 295 00:25:20,229 --> 00:25:25,067 You know, speaking of impressive, you are as well, Miss Edwards. 296 00:25:25,067 --> 00:25:26,151 Thank you. 297 00:25:26,652 --> 00:25:29,321 You were a social worker before Ike got you the job? 298 00:25:31,949 --> 00:25:33,784 I landed this position on my own accord. 299 00:25:33,784 --> 00:25:36,328 Of course. I mean no disrespect. 300 00:25:36,328 --> 00:25:37,454 Of course not. 301 00:25:37,454 --> 00:25:40,290 To answer your question, I don't revel in fanfare. 302 00:25:41,375 --> 00:25:46,004 I revel in the consistent advancement of our students, particularly our athletes. 303 00:25:46,630 --> 00:25:51,134 You seem to be consistently impeding on Jace Carson's advancement. 304 00:25:51,134 --> 00:25:54,471 Says the woman married to the grand marshal of the Jace Carson parade. 305 00:25:59,601 --> 00:26:03,355 - It's been a pleasure getting to know you. - Likewise. I appreciate that. 306 00:26:04,439 --> 00:26:05,649 It may be even more of a pleasure 307 00:26:05,649 --> 00:26:08,151 if you ever take the time to get to know yourself. 308 00:26:26,336 --> 00:26:27,754 I should've cursed his ass out. 309 00:26:37,389 --> 00:26:40,767 Yo, that guy is my entire mood board. 310 00:26:42,144 --> 00:26:45,898 His bag is so big he gotta pay extra just to check it. 311 00:26:45,898 --> 00:26:48,108 Yo, you are so dumb. 312 00:26:49,193 --> 00:26:52,196 No. Don't do that. Don't touch my fries with that. 313 00:26:56,408 --> 00:26:57,409 Happy? 314 00:27:02,080 --> 00:27:05,375 You ever wish you knew what was coming next 315 00:27:05,375 --> 00:27:07,127 so you wouldn't have to worry about it? 316 00:27:08,378 --> 00:27:12,758 Like, you'd just know what was gonna happen? 317 00:27:14,468 --> 00:27:17,971 Yeah. But then I'm like, "Nah." 318 00:27:18,555 --> 00:27:20,307 It would take all the fun out of it. 319 00:27:22,976 --> 00:27:25,270 I don't know if I'm gonna be able to play again. 320 00:27:25,771 --> 00:27:29,191 Or if these college coaches are ever gonna come back. 321 00:27:31,735 --> 00:27:34,154 All of a sudden, they're picking my game apart. 322 00:27:34,154 --> 00:27:39,535 Sometimes I wish I didn't care so much. 323 00:27:40,536 --> 00:27:44,581 Like, if I didn't care so much, 324 00:27:45,457 --> 00:27:49,211 I probably wouldn't lay awake in bed at night, 325 00:27:49,211 --> 00:27:50,712 you know? Just-- 326 00:27:51,296 --> 00:27:53,882 If I was just some dude, and not... 327 00:27:53,882 --> 00:27:55,342 Jace Carson? 328 00:27:56,927 --> 00:27:58,720 You would not be able to survive. 329 00:27:59,304 --> 00:28:00,514 What do you mean? 330 00:28:02,224 --> 00:28:03,725 Without the attention. 331 00:28:06,144 --> 00:28:09,106 Wow. So you trying to call me arrogant? 332 00:28:09,106 --> 00:28:10,357 You are arrogant. 333 00:28:10,357 --> 00:28:12,359 No. I'm ego-forward. 334 00:28:14,945 --> 00:28:16,113 Okay, scrub. 335 00:28:16,613 --> 00:28:17,739 I hate you. 336 00:28:22,661 --> 00:28:24,121 Can I get a picture? 337 00:28:26,665 --> 00:28:30,252 I am such a big fan of you and everything you stand for. 338 00:28:30,252 --> 00:28:32,296 You mean more to me than you know. 339 00:28:33,005 --> 00:28:36,508 That means everything to me. Thank you. 340 00:28:38,510 --> 00:28:39,845 Make sure you take a couple. 341 00:28:42,514 --> 00:28:43,515 All right. 342 00:28:44,474 --> 00:28:48,437 Boom, bop, biggity, wow. 343 00:28:48,937 --> 00:28:50,606 - There you go. - Thanks, Crystal. 344 00:28:50,606 --> 00:28:52,232 Thank you. 345 00:28:54,401 --> 00:28:56,570 Did that hurt your feelings? 346 00:28:56,570 --> 00:28:59,656 A little. 'Cause I wanna be in the pictures with you. 347 00:29:00,282 --> 00:29:02,242 I think I can arrange that. 348 00:29:12,294 --> 00:29:13,295 You know, 349 00:29:13,295 --> 00:29:19,510 I never really told you this, but... 350 00:29:21,887 --> 00:29:24,306 After you transferred to Cedar Cove 351 00:29:24,890 --> 00:29:26,725 and we went our separate ways... 352 00:29:30,145 --> 00:29:31,605 I was really sad. 353 00:29:35,776 --> 00:29:37,069 I didn't know that. 354 00:29:39,446 --> 00:29:43,408 I always thought we said we wanted to focus on ball. 355 00:29:44,493 --> 00:29:46,119 Maybe that was a mistake. 356 00:29:48,664 --> 00:29:49,998 I know I missed you. 357 00:29:54,586 --> 00:29:57,840 Yeah. Well, I just needed someone to talk to. 358 00:29:58,340 --> 00:30:02,594 And Rod was someone who listened. 359 00:30:03,136 --> 00:30:07,808 He was nice, easy. 360 00:30:08,851 --> 00:30:13,730 Easy is good sometimes. You wouldn't know about that. 361 00:30:14,982 --> 00:30:19,403 What's going on with-- How-- 362 00:30:19,403 --> 00:30:23,073 How is that break y'all was taking? 363 00:30:24,950 --> 00:30:29,872 The break is officially broken. 364 00:30:32,583 --> 00:30:33,584 How come? 365 00:30:39,256 --> 00:30:40,257 He's not you. 366 00:30:46,763 --> 00:30:48,724 So, you know how we-- 367 00:30:53,687 --> 00:30:55,063 Sorry, it's my mom. 368 00:30:55,814 --> 00:30:56,940 Better take it. 369 00:30:58,066 --> 00:30:59,234 Yeah, I'll be right back. 370 00:31:02,905 --> 00:31:05,657 - Hi, Mom. - It's loud. Where are you? 371 00:31:05,657 --> 00:31:07,701 Sorry, I'm in the roller rink. 372 00:31:07,701 --> 00:31:08,994 The roller rink? 373 00:31:09,703 --> 00:31:13,582 What happened to your mental health day? Who are you with? 374 00:31:18,712 --> 00:31:21,340 Okay, I can hear you now. What's going on? 375 00:31:22,341 --> 00:31:25,928 I'm trying to lock down my hotel room for the Holly Ann Convention 376 00:31:25,928 --> 00:31:29,431 and was wondering if I should get the king-size bed or two fulls. 377 00:31:32,518 --> 00:31:35,062 I really would love to support you, 378 00:31:35,062 --> 00:31:39,858 but I think I would just rather stick around here for the weekend. 379 00:31:40,776 --> 00:31:42,027 Are you sure? 380 00:31:42,611 --> 00:31:44,029 I can handle myself for a night. 381 00:31:45,531 --> 00:31:47,032 No wild parties. 382 00:31:47,741 --> 00:31:48,742 You too. 383 00:31:51,328 --> 00:31:54,915 It's good to hear you laughing. Okay. I love you. 384 00:31:56,625 --> 00:31:57,835 Good luck, Mom. 385 00:32:10,931 --> 00:32:12,015 What? 386 00:32:13,225 --> 00:32:14,351 Nothing. 387 00:32:16,562 --> 00:32:19,523 My mom is going out of town for the weekend. 388 00:32:20,148 --> 00:32:21,233 Really? 389 00:32:23,151 --> 00:32:27,573 Yeah, you could come over when she breaks out. 390 00:32:28,657 --> 00:32:30,033 If you want. 391 00:32:32,953 --> 00:32:37,124 No offense, but I'm not trying to be in your rotation. 392 00:32:39,543 --> 00:32:41,211 It's not even like that. 393 00:32:50,971 --> 00:32:51,972 Interesting. 394 00:32:55,142 --> 00:32:56,476 Thought so too. 395 00:33:23,504 --> 00:33:25,255 You were about to say something. 396 00:33:26,590 --> 00:33:27,591 What? 397 00:33:28,175 --> 00:33:30,427 Earlier. About us. 398 00:33:33,096 --> 00:33:36,850 Oh, yeah. That. 399 00:33:45,442 --> 00:33:46,443 Come here. 400 00:34:39,705 --> 00:34:42,081 Yo! Congratulations. 401 00:34:46,170 --> 00:34:50,257 You see that girl over there? She's a McDonald's All-American. 402 00:34:50,257 --> 00:34:54,553 Wow. Right on. One vegan sundae, one regular? 403 00:34:54,553 --> 00:34:55,637 Appreciate it, man. 404 00:35:06,398 --> 00:35:07,816 Why aren't you freaking out? 405 00:35:08,734 --> 00:35:11,778 I don't know. I just-- I know you really wanted this too. 406 00:35:13,155 --> 00:35:14,156 I mean, 407 00:35:15,574 --> 00:35:22,122 I kind of figured when I didn't get the call that I wasn't gonna make it. 408 00:35:26,752 --> 00:35:30,297 Wait. Did you get a call? 409 00:35:37,429 --> 00:35:42,059 I wasn't trying to... Look, I was gonna tell you. 410 00:35:42,059 --> 00:35:44,561 Right, yeah. So, why didn't you? 411 00:35:45,229 --> 00:35:47,564 I just wanted us to have a good time. 412 00:35:50,317 --> 00:35:51,527 Jace. 413 00:35:51,527 --> 00:35:55,447 Same old Crystal. Keeping it close to the vest. 414 00:36:02,120 --> 00:36:06,208 Same old Jace. Always trying to control things. 415 00:36:07,459 --> 00:36:10,879 You don't see it, but sometimes, it's not about you, 416 00:36:10,879 --> 00:36:14,383 or what you want, or what you think is right or wrong. 417 00:36:14,383 --> 00:36:16,385 Controlling things? My bad. 418 00:36:16,385 --> 00:36:18,804 My dumb ass thought we had each other's back. 419 00:36:22,432 --> 00:36:23,433 You should take that. 420 00:36:30,399 --> 00:36:31,525 'Sup, Coach. 421 00:36:39,449 --> 00:36:42,160 Bet. Let me hit you right back. 422 00:36:51,336 --> 00:36:52,588 Gotta get ready for my game. 423 00:36:53,172 --> 00:36:55,132 Wait, does that mean you're reinstated? 424 00:36:55,757 --> 00:36:58,510 - Yeah. - That's great. 425 00:36:58,510 --> 00:37:00,721 - I gotta go. - I can give you a ride. 426 00:37:01,305 --> 00:37:02,848 I'll take a Lyft. 427 00:37:13,275 --> 00:37:16,236 Looks like the M.U.A.C. didn't wanna be on the wrong side of things. 428 00:37:16,236 --> 00:37:19,781 All the love our kids have been getting on social media made them crumble. 429 00:37:19,781 --> 00:37:22,659 Well, it's nice to have the court of public opinion in our favor for once. 430 00:37:22,659 --> 00:37:24,119 It was a gamble, 431 00:37:24,119 --> 00:37:26,121 but I was hoping it would go this way. 432 00:37:29,416 --> 00:37:30,459 Wait, did... 433 00:37:32,461 --> 00:37:34,588 Did you know they weren't gonna apologize? 434 00:37:40,594 --> 00:37:41,595 Well... 435 00:37:44,723 --> 00:37:46,683 Jace confided in me. 436 00:37:48,644 --> 00:37:50,979 I need him to know that he can trust me, 437 00:37:50,979 --> 00:37:52,648 so I kept his secret. 438 00:37:54,900 --> 00:37:56,109 Trust. 439 00:37:56,109 --> 00:37:57,653 I mean it's everything. 440 00:37:59,404 --> 00:38:02,741 But Musa's my son. How could you keep me in the dark like this? 441 00:38:05,994 --> 00:38:06,995 I'm sorry. 442 00:38:31,019 --> 00:38:32,938 How y'all feel about the sisters on campus? 443 00:38:41,780 --> 00:38:43,532 This your new motivational speech? 444 00:38:46,451 --> 00:38:49,997 Not a speech. Just a question. 445 00:38:50,664 --> 00:38:52,666 I feel really good about the sisters. 446 00:38:56,587 --> 00:38:58,088 So do I, Coach. 447 00:39:01,425 --> 00:39:05,554 "Sistas." Not "sisters." 448 00:39:10,100 --> 00:39:12,352 I'ma shut up now. 449 00:39:12,352 --> 00:39:13,770 All right, cool. 450 00:39:15,063 --> 00:39:19,276 Well, my wife says that some of them 451 00:39:19,276 --> 00:39:22,529 aren't quite feeling the love. 452 00:39:23,405 --> 00:39:27,534 Now, I'm not gonna tell y'all who to date and who not to. 453 00:39:28,368 --> 00:39:32,831 But a lot of those sisters stood with y'all when things jumped off. 454 00:39:34,625 --> 00:39:36,210 Now, this right here is gospel. 455 00:39:36,210 --> 00:39:38,921 If you see a sister-- and I mean, 456 00:39:39,588 --> 00:39:42,299 really see her... 457 00:39:44,510 --> 00:39:48,222 Man, she'll have your back forever. 458 00:39:53,560 --> 00:39:56,313 I co-sign what Coach says. 459 00:39:57,105 --> 00:39:59,691 And I'm taking that from my players handbook. 460 00:39:59,691 --> 00:40:02,653 Not "players." "Playas." 461 00:40:06,698 --> 00:40:09,576 So that's where you got that corny-ass line from. 462 00:40:09,576 --> 00:40:12,913 Hey. I don't know. It must be genetic. 463 00:40:14,873 --> 00:40:17,584 Look, now, I know that has nothing to do 464 00:40:17,584 --> 00:40:19,211 with what you're fixing to do on the court. 465 00:40:19,211 --> 00:40:20,462 But that's okay. 466 00:40:20,462 --> 00:40:24,091 Being judged on and off the court is something that we're used to. 467 00:40:24,091 --> 00:40:26,677 Now they're saying that we might not even make playoffs, 468 00:40:26,677 --> 00:40:28,595 let alone win a national championship. 469 00:40:28,595 --> 00:40:31,473 Now, if we could just come together-- 470 00:40:31,473 --> 00:40:34,810 not just as a team, but as a family, 471 00:40:35,310 --> 00:40:37,521 we'll be unbeatable. 472 00:40:39,356 --> 00:40:41,733 We'll be unbreakable. 473 00:40:42,734 --> 00:40:43,777 Musa. 474 00:40:44,361 --> 00:40:46,113 Now that was my motivational speech. 475 00:40:47,823 --> 00:40:48,740 Now, y'all, you know, 476 00:40:48,740 --> 00:40:51,785 I really miss the chant y'all used to do. 477 00:40:51,785 --> 00:40:53,787 I-- I don't-- I forget how it goes. 478 00:40:53,787 --> 00:40:57,749 But if y'all could just give me that chant one more time. 479 00:40:57,749 --> 00:40:59,209 I could really use it, please. 480 00:40:59,209 --> 00:41:00,878 - I got you, Coach. - Start it up, Nick. 481 00:41:03,130 --> 00:41:06,216 Yeah. Yeah! 482 00:41:07,384 --> 00:41:11,680 We brothers, we brothers 483 00:41:12,181 --> 00:41:17,477 - We brothers, so strong - So what? 484 00:41:17,477 --> 00:41:21,481 - We brothers, we brothers - And who are we? 485 00:41:21,481 --> 00:41:22,733 And who are we gonna be? 486 00:41:22,733 --> 00:41:26,028 - We brothers, so strong - And who are we? 487 00:41:26,028 --> 00:41:29,615 Ay, ay, ay We brothers, ay, ay 488 00:41:29,615 --> 00:41:33,202 We brothers Ay, ay, we brothers 489 00:41:54,223 --> 00:41:55,057 Hey. 490 00:41:57,809 --> 00:41:58,810 Crys. 491 00:42:03,148 --> 00:42:04,149 I'm sorry. 492 00:42:06,944 --> 00:42:10,822 I'm sorry too. I should've told you. 493 00:42:10,822 --> 00:42:15,327 I just didn't want you to have something else to feel bad about. 494 00:42:17,663 --> 00:42:21,625 I know. But I made it about me when it should've been about you. 495 00:42:24,253 --> 00:42:28,841 No matter what happens to me, I'll always be happy for you. 496 00:42:39,560 --> 00:42:41,645 And now, 497 00:42:41,645 --> 00:42:43,981 the moment we've all been waiting for. 498 00:42:44,481 --> 00:42:51,154 Proudly representing the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area after years 499 00:42:51,154 --> 00:42:56,159 of providing stellar cosmetic and skin care consultation. 500 00:42:56,869 --> 00:42:59,705 Taking the stage for the first time, 501 00:42:59,705 --> 00:43:05,586 this year's recipient of the Holly Ann Lavender Lexus, 502 00:43:06,170 --> 00:43:09,214 Miss Jenna Carson! 503 00:43:12,259 --> 00:43:14,678 Oh, my God! Go! 504 00:43:50,339 --> 00:43:55,302 All right, Mustang fans. Make some noise! 505 00:43:57,387 --> 00:44:02,017 {\an8}And your Cedar Cove starting five. 506 00:44:02,017 --> 00:44:09,107 {\an8}At forward, senior, Nick Mendez! 507 00:44:20,118 --> 00:44:27,125 At point guard, senior, Musa Rahaim! 508 00:44:34,007 --> 00:44:37,261 - Yeah. - Go get 'em, Son. 509 00:44:37,261 --> 00:44:38,178 Yeah. 510 00:44:40,264 --> 00:44:41,473 Let's get it. 511 00:44:45,561 --> 00:44:52,568 At shooting guard, senior, Drew Murphy! 512 00:44:53,068 --> 00:44:55,279 Let's go! All right, bud. 513 00:45:04,329 --> 00:45:11,336 At center, senior, big Phil Marksby! 514 00:45:11,336 --> 00:45:14,464 My bad! 515 00:45:23,015 --> 00:45:28,312 At guard, your Cedar Cove team captain... 516 00:45:28,812 --> 00:45:35,611 senior, Jace Carson! 517 00:45:58,258 --> 00:46:02,971 Jace Carson. Jace Carson. 518 00:46:04,556 --> 00:46:06,183 Jace Carson. 519 00:46:07,351 --> 00:46:09,102 Jace Carson. 520 00:46:10,562 --> 00:46:15,734 Jace Carson. Jace Carson. 521 00:46:35,796 --> 00:46:39,383 "Swagger" on three. "Swagger" on me. One, two, three. 522 00:46:39,383 --> 00:46:40,467 Swagger! 523 00:47:10,455 --> 00:47:12,124 Come on, baby. Come on. 524 00:47:13,917 --> 00:47:15,711 {\an8}Let's go, Jace. Let's go. 525 00:47:17,421 --> 00:47:19,548 - Play back! - Play back! Wake up! 526 00:47:24,178 --> 00:47:25,679 - Come on, y'all. Come on. - Hey, Drew! 527 00:47:26,263 --> 00:47:27,556 Channel it, Musa. Channel it. 528 00:47:34,188 --> 00:47:35,189 Phil! 529 00:47:47,451 --> 00:47:49,703 Jace Carson! 530 00:47:49,703 --> 00:47:50,996 Let's go! 531 00:47:57,628 --> 00:47:59,129 Come on! Yeah. 532 00:48:00,339 --> 00:48:01,173 I'm back! 533 00:48:01,757 --> 00:48:02,758 Yo! 534 00:48:04,259 --> 00:48:05,260 I'm back! 535 00:48:07,638 --> 00:48:09,014 - That's what I'm talking about! - I'm back! 536 00:48:09,014 --> 00:48:10,182 That's what I'm talking about! 537 00:48:11,975 --> 00:48:13,435 - Hey! - Get off the floor. 538 00:48:24,446 --> 00:48:25,864 Hey, scrub. 539 00:48:37,334 --> 00:48:39,419 Hi. 540 00:48:41,046 --> 00:48:42,256 Heard you had a good game. 541 00:48:45,008 --> 00:48:49,721 Yeah. I had 35 and a win. 542 00:48:52,224 --> 00:48:53,976 Do you wanna come inside? 543 00:48:55,060 --> 00:48:56,061 Yeah. 544 00:49:05,320 --> 00:49:06,530 This is a nice place. 545 00:49:08,907 --> 00:49:09,908 Yeah. 546 00:49:11,827 --> 00:49:13,745 It's kinda crazy you've never been here before. 547 00:49:21,211 --> 00:49:22,212 Do you want some water? 548 00:49:24,256 --> 00:49:25,257 Sure. 549 00:49:56,496 --> 00:49:57,581 Thank you. 550 00:50:04,254 --> 00:50:05,380 It's good. 551 00:50:06,757 --> 00:50:08,675 Yeah. Good water. 552 00:50:21,647 --> 00:50:24,066 Do you wanna see my room? 553 00:51:00,185 --> 00:51:01,186 I won this one. 554 00:51:03,856 --> 00:51:05,357 And I won this one twice. 555 00:51:09,152 --> 00:51:13,907 Wow. That's some sappy shit. 556 00:51:17,035 --> 00:51:18,161 You think that's sappy? 557 00:51:21,331 --> 00:51:22,332 How's this? 558 00:51:23,750 --> 00:51:27,754 I love you. I love you, Crystal. 559 00:51:31,842 --> 00:51:34,636 Always have. Always will. 560 00:53:18,699 --> 00:53:19,825 I love you too. 561 00:53:39,887 --> 00:53:40,888 I've never... 562 00:53:44,099 --> 00:53:45,100 Gone all the way? 563 00:53:49,646 --> 00:53:50,981 Me neither. 564 00:53:53,233 --> 00:53:56,820 Wow. Jace Carson. 565 00:53:57,905 --> 00:53:58,906 Crystal Jarrett.