[Buzz]
Woman on phone: Thank you for waiting.
Yes. Hi.
I see your appointment is today with Dr. Hunter.
We need to reschedule it.
Why?
An emergency has come up,
so, we need to move some of her patients.
OK. Um, when is her next available appointment?
In two weeks.
Two weeks?
I can't wait that long. I'm in pain now.
Well, Dr. Ronan is available today.
No. I do not want another doctor.
I specifically picked Dr. Hunter
because she's a Black woman
who specializes in sports medicine.
I understand. So, should we look
at the week of the 15th?
No. I need to come in today,
and there's no way that
I can keep my current appointment?
I'm afraid not.
OK. Is there anything
that you can tell me about this Dr. Ronan?
Yes, that he's available today.
Should I schedule an appointment?
Fine.
Keisha and Cam: ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪
♪ Happy birthday to you ♪
♪ Happy birthday ♪
♪ Dear Simone ♪
Period!
♪ Happy birthday ♪
Hey!
Both: ♪ To you ♪
Yay! OK, OK, OK.
[Blows]
Ah ha! Happy birthday, baddie.
Happy birthday.
Ohh, 21 at last.
This is all so nice. Thank you.
Of course, and your favorite
marble cake is from Nate.
I'm so bummed she can't be here,
but law school interviews
wait for no one,
and who are these lovely flowers from?
-Those are for me, OK? -Damn.
They're from my father.
They're "precongratulations
for getting into grad school" flowers.
Aw, period.
His dream for me is to end up in New York
so we can both be living our best lives
in the same city again,
but I haven't heard back from any
of the schools I've applied to yet.
It's still early.
And you're gonna get into a bomb program.
Ain't nobody worried about you.
Yeah. Well, enough about me.
Are you excited for Simonefest tonight?
I am so ready.
I have been thinking about these duck rolls
at Bella's all week.
Yeah, About that, we were trying
to make reservations for Bella's,
but it was all booked up.
But so, as an alternative,
I got us a rez at the Dragonfly.
So, I didn't have a say in the swap?
Well, we just thought that since
both restaurants serve the same food--
OK. You know what? Change of plan.
I want to turn up tonight.
I want to go club, another club.
OK. What's with this remix?
Girl, 21 is giving all out helpful.
OK. Well, best believe I definitely got some ideas
on how to spice the night up.
OK. Well, I like that energy.
-OK. -Get it.
Y'all should've just stayed in bed.
I mean, no one bought tickets to this show.
I'll call you later.
I'd say I'm shocked, but that'd be a lie.
Since it's your birthday, I'll let you have that one.
-Mm. -Thank you.
Any big plans?
Should you be asking me that?
Can I have a small coffee, please?
Thank you.
Since when is asking about your birthday off limits?
Well, birthday plans are shared with your friends,
and, according to you,
we're not friends, remember?
Then I guess I should leave you to it...
but, for what it's worth,
happy birthday.
[Sighs]
Hey you talk to Coach Marcus yet?
I'm actually seeing him today.
I just got to find the right approach.
"The right approach"? That's simple.
Just walk up to him
and ask him to be our coach again.
Bit more complicated than that.
Is it, though?
Can't tell me he doesn't want to get baseball back.
Yeah, but Coach Marcus has other priorities right now,
so, he might've moved on.
I don't know what you did,
but the look your girl's giving,
I feel like I'm in the doghouse, too.
Yeah. Anytime she sees me with someone from the team,
she think we're talking about restarting the program.
Which is what we're doing. What's wrong with that?
We're not on the same page about it,
so, we just agree to disagree.
No. I think you agree to disagree.
She's on something else. Here she comes.
Uh-oh.
-Hello. -Hi.
-How you doing? -I'm good.
There she is. Hey, baby.
Hey.
I missed you this morning.
Yeah. Um, I didn't hear you get up,
and I was in class by the time
you came back from your workout.
You've been hanging out with Lando a lot.
Guess you got the guys on board
with saving baseball,
and now that you're back in shape,
the final piece is Coach Marcus.
Baby, I thought we agreed not to talk about baseball.
You're right. We did.
All right. Uh, I got to get to class.
Right. I'll see you later.
OK.
Oh, my God.
I can't believe Simone wanted all of this
for her pregame.
Yeah, but the new turn-up gonna be crazy.
Does something with her seem off to you?
I think it's great.
I mean, there's nothing wrong
with wanting to switch it up.
[Cell phone chimes]
What's going on?
The homecoming committee chair just texted me.
Ticket sales for the fashion show are down.
That's weird,
but I wouldn't worry about it yet.
No. Now is the time to worry.
Losing Nate to these interviews,
I have to choreograph all the fashion show by myself.
But, babe, you always kill the fashion show.
This year will be no different.
What if people are tired of my style?
OK. Who are you,
and what have you done with my Keisha, hmm?
For real, though, where's this coming from?
I used some of the choreography
from the fashion show
for my grad school auditions.
I haven't heard anything back yet,
and now ticket sales are low,
so, the common denominator is me.
A'ight. They why don't you try and use this
as an opportunity to try something different?
I mean, there's nothing wrong
with a little evolution, right?
So, you do think I have
something to be worried about.
No. No. That's not what I said.
Wait. Let me try this again.
No. That's OK. Thanks, Cam.
[Exhales]
[Knocks on door]
Ms. Hicks, everything on your physical
is in the right range.
Why are you here?
Uh, I've been feeling a little pain, uh,
just right below my right armpit.
I've been to P.T., but they can't seem
to pinpoint what's wrong.
Oh, well, in my experience,
a little discomfort isn't any indication
that there's a serious issue.
Well, it's a little more than just discomfort.
Something's wrong.
Could we do an MRI, please?
Well, an MRI won't tell us anything
that your physical hasn't already revealed.
Well, something that I'm asking for.
It's unnecessary.
You're in perfect health, Ms. Hicks.
I'm sorry.
Um, aren't doctors
supposed to listen to the patients?
I shouldn't have to advocate this hard
for myself to be heard.
We could run a few blood tests.
Will that suffice?
-Fine. -Great.
I'll have someone come in.
[Door opens]
[Sighs]
[Door closes]
Hey, um,
I'm sorry about earlier.
You were really just trying to be supportive,
and I was majorly in my insecure bag.
It's all good,
but I did hear what you were saying
about needing something fresh,
so, I talked to my KEK bruhs
about being in the fashion show,
and they're in.
Oh, Cam, I didn't mean for you to--
It'll be dope.
Like, we can add in some of that classic
KEK step magic with your brilliant choreography,
and, boom, we got the best fashion show
in Bringston history.
Yeah. Let me think about it.
Naw, naw, naw, for sure,
but you love the idea, right?
-For sure. -Yeah.
Bet. I can't wait.
All right.
Oh, you all right, Coach?
All right. Oh, yeah. I'm good.
No. Scratch that. Hey, I'm great.
My son's coming for the weekend.
Oh, man, Noah pulling up?
That's what's up, but what's with
the "student about to take a midterm" vibe
you got going?
Look. If I'm being honest, it feels like a test.
I just don't know if I'm prepared for it.
Yeah? Well, guess there ain't no study guide
for dropping in your son's life 14 years deep.
You're supposed to make things better,
not worse, man.
All right. My bad, Coach.
On to the positivity, this ain't your first time
seeing him or talking to him.
Y'all have Facetimed, right?
Yeah. We had a few chats that weren't great,
but if this visit doesn't go well,
I can lose my son just as I found him.
Whoa. Slow down.
Let's take this one step, one visit at a time.
What'd your therapist say?
Trust the process.
Bet. Can I add to that?
Hit me.
Love on him.
At the end of the day, that's what every son wants.
Did you just gas me up?
Is that what the kids call it?
But I'm guessing you just didn't come by
to encourage me.
What's on your mind, son?
That can wait.
Focus on getting a good grade with your son.
[Door opens]
[Knock knock knock]
Isn't this dress supposed to be on you
and not the bed?
Yes, but I'm choosing the perfect playlist.
OK. Well, the lounge is all set,
and everyone's on their way here for the pregame,
so, Simonefest is going to be a hit.
I really appreciate you for helping
pull this together, girl,
and I'm sorry I was a little abrupt
this morning with the change of plans.
Oh, it's OK. I get it.
It's your big day.
I just want to make sure
that this is what you want.
Yeah. Am I wrong for wanting
my 21st birthday to be a banger?
No. You're not wrong. It's just not...you.
Well, you asked me what I wanted,
so, are you gonna lecture me,
or you gonna turn up with me?
If you like it, I love it.
-Thank you. OK. -All right.
What do you think?
All right. Ha ha!
Dave B.: ♪ Let's ride ♪
♪ Fitting to put one in the sky ♪
♪ All of my people outside ♪
♪ Drop your location, I'll slide ♪
Whoo hoo!
Jarv Dee: ♪ Good vibe when I walk thru ♪
♪ Pay me homage when you see me like I taught you ♪
♪ Might not be there when she need me, but I got you... ♪
I got to be honest.
Wild and out Simone
is extremely entertaining.
Yeah. She on a different type of time tonight.
Just like us.
I don't think the 4 of us
have ever hung out together.
You know what? That's crazy.
I don't think we actually have.
We got a lot to catch up on, then.
No, for real.
Hey, J., what's the word on the baseball team?
You on track to revive it?
Uh, yeah, slow,
but, you know, we got motion.
"Motion"? That's hella vague, bro.
Hey, let's talk about something different.
Great idea.
Keisha, blockhead told me that you're
going to grad school for dance.
Girl, that's amazing.
Mm, and to top it off, we're working
on the homecoming fashion show together.
We're talking about it.
For real? KEK in the fashion show?
Oh, that's gonna be beyond lit.
That's exactly what I said.
Shoot, let me know if you need some singers.
The ATLs stay ready.
What's up, y'all?
-Oh! -Ooh!
I'm sorry.
Uh, what was the rule for the night?
J.R.: No empty cups allowed.
OK. Well, y'all drinks look hella empty.
It's shot o'clock. Let's go.
-Ooh! Oh! -Oh, excuse us.
-All right. -OK.
Thank you, drunk Simone.
All right. What's the deal?
You might not have said much,
but your face is loud as hell.
Why aren't you excited about Cam
helping out with the fashion show?
Tsk. Bruh, it's just,
the fashion show's always been my thing, you know?
KEK are the best steppers on campus, right?
If this becomes a Greek show,
then they're just not gonna need me.
Huh? Girl, can't nobody outshine you,
and if you ain't excited about the collab,
just be honest with him.
It ain't like you to just acquiesce.
Yeah. You right.
Sometimes.
Tomilove: ♪ OK, I make it look easy ♪
♪ I make it look easy ♪
♪ Oh, as long as it's legal and I can get it cheap ♪
♪ I make it look easy, huh ♪
♪ I make it look easy... ♪
♪ Hey, hey, hey ♪
Tomilove: ♪ Ain't got to sell it ♪
♪ Anybody in here need it? ♪
♪ I make it look easy... ♪
Simone is definitely
at the belligerent-drunk stage.
Yeah, but it's nice to see her have some fun, though,
which is what we all supposed to be doing.
Why you look so miserable?
Because I am.
J.R. and I are in a rough patch,
like real bad.
He just got his life back from being sick,
and he already threw it away once for baseball,
and now I feel like he doing it again.
And you told him all of this,
and he's still not listening?
He a blockhead like you.
A'ight. Well, you know the problem.
Just get creative with the solution.
I mean, that's what I did with Keisha
and the whole fashion show thing.
You know, I don't really hate that advice.
Uh-oh. Hold on.
-Whoa... -Ooh!
[Crowd gasps]
[Cheering]
Yes!
My brother, "Crenshaw" with a K.
[People chanting, "Chug"]
[Bucky Dolla's "Like Dat" playing]
Ooh, thank you. How's Simone doing?
I believe she out there getting some air.
No, I'm not.
♪ Guess who I'm calling ♪
It should be nobody.
Lando.
No, no, no, Simone. No
Hey, that is not baddie behavior.
-I got this, girl. -Ooh.
Ha!
Ahh. That is so good.
Dolla: ♪ Like day, like dat ♪
♪ If I throw a little money, would you like dat? ♪
♪ On the real, ain't know you was like dat ♪
♪ Lost a couple in the mail, got it right back ♪
♪ I'm the one you ain't know it was like dat ♪
♪ You can look at all my moves, this the right track ♪
♪ Way she jiggle, I ain't know she was like dat ♪
♪ I'm just here for the show, know I like dat... ♪
[EKG beeping]
[Breathing]
Dolla: ♪ They got Mike back ♪
♪ Got my mind on my money, can't get sidetracked ♪
♪ Play the game with my gunners, you get hijacked ♪
♪ I be running through the ones, know she like dat ♪
♪ Did a split, I ain't know she was like dat ♪
♪ Blow the smoke in your face, catch a contact ♪
♪ Independent, no, I ain't signing no contract... ♪
Yo, yo, yo, you good?
Hey, is everybody having a good time tonight?
[Cheering]
I got something that I want to say.
So, there are gonna be people
who try to tell you what is best for you,
and I am here to tell you to tell them
to go screw themselves because I know what I want,
and I'm ready to turn up!
[Cheering]
Woman: ♪ Ain't nobody that could check me ♪
♪ Ain't nobody that could check me ♪
♪ Ain't nobody that can check me... ♪
Simone.
Woman: ♪ Ain't nobody that could check me ♪
I want to go get some food.
If y'all don't want to go get food with me,
I'll just go by myself.
Why are you running? Please get her.
Simone, you are drunk.
-No, I'm not. -Simone, hey, chill.
-That's a great speech. -Thank you.
Ha ha ha!
Bitch, it's my birthday.
Oh, we know.
You've only said that, like, a thousand times.
OK. What you gonna do?
Now, this is an image.
Hi.
Hey, girl, I took your phone.
Not before I sent him a text.
[Giggles]
Cam: Well, look.
I got work at the studio in the morning.
Can we please just get her home?
No, no. The night is so young.
Let's be wild and free, please.
-OK, OK, OK. -Keisha...
Y'all should probably head out while you have the chance.
Uh-uh. Your energy is off.
Good vibes only. Come on.
Chk! Lando...
[Sighs]
Yeah. I'll take it from here.
-Good luck. -Thank you.
Your mom sent me a list of things you like.
I got it all right here...
but we're gonna order in tonight.
Mm-hmm.
[Inhales]
So, we're doing this?
Look. I got a lot of stuff planned
for us tomorrow, and you're gonna dig it.
Didn't have to do all that.
I absolutely did
because I want to show you how I get down.
OK. Look.
We're gonna start at the aquarium, OK,
and then we're gonna hit the soda museum.
Then we're gonna hit a park
and throw the old baseball around.
You do realize I'm 14, right?
That stuff is for kids.
Fun doesn't have an age limit.
Look. I know being new
to the whole dad thing ain't on you.
But the time we lost doesn't matter, OK?
I'm here now, son.
Let's just focus on that.
Or not. My stepdad is all I need.
I'm here because my mom said
she's gonna get me a new game.
Just keeping it real.
Hmm.
Simone: Ha ha ha!
Ha ha ha!
Lando: Do you need more snacks, Simone?
You ate half the Snack Shack.
Oh, these peach rings
have never tasted so good.
You want some?
I'm good, but are you?
OK. Mr. Judgey.
All right. Look.
It's fine to get lit on your birthday,
all right, but this-- this ain't you.
No.
No what?
We aren't friends,
and if you want to get all up in my head,
then you need a friend card.
You got one?
I didn't think so.
You're a mean drunk.
I'm not drunk. Ha!
Now, what we can talk about
is you and this little ho era.
What's wrong with exploring my options?
Because it's not you.
You're a lot of things, but...
[Posh accent] a harlot is not one of them, sir.
Ha! "Harlot"?
What, are you getting all colonial on me now?
[Normal voice] If the boot fits, Land-ho.
[Giggles]
I've seen the way Eva looks at you.
She's more than just a sneaky link...
and I am very, very drunk.
[Giggling]
♪ Yoo hoo ♪
[Giggling]
-Ha ha ha! -Hey...
Do you think that models can step in heels?
Because I think it could be real dope
if they step with KEK.
Cam, I really appreciate you
wanting to help with the fashion show,
but I can handle this.
Hey, you were the one who said you were overwhelmed
and wanted something new.
Yes, but I was just thinking out loud.
I wasn't asking for help.
But you shouldn't have to.
I'm supposed to raise you up when you're down.
Maybe I need you to stand by me
and cheer me on while I raise myself up.
You know I'm already stressed out
about this grad school thing.
You descending on the fashion show
isn't helping.
A'ight. Understood.
Cam.
I am so exhausted.
Yeah. You've been sprinting around campus all night.
Drink water.
You'll thank yourself in the morning.
Wait, wait, wait.
Earlier, you asked me what was wrong.
All my life, I've felt out of control--
had a baby, I got married,
I got annulled, all before 21,
and I thought coming to Bringston
would make me feel more empowered
and more in control,
but I still feel powerless.
You're not powerless.
Just decide what you want and go after it.
What do you want?
I want to stop feeling pain.
I want to make my mark on the court,
and...
I want you back in my life.
I'm right here.
I'm not going anywhere.
[Vomits]
Mm...
Good morning.
I can't remember anything after the lounge,
but this look you're giving means I did something.
You did a lot of things last night,
like ruining a good pair of kicks.
-I didn't. -Mm, yeah...
-Ohh... -all over my shoes.
-Mmph... -They're dead to me now.
Can this get more humiliating?
If I told you you were streaking
through the tennis court, would you believe me?
Ha ha ha!
If that is true,
you are taking that to the grave.
Oh, my God.
You really don't remember
what we talked about last night.
I'm sure it was a bunch of drunk nonsense.
There's always some truth to drunk ramblings.
You were saying how you feel like
things have been out of control lately.
We can keep the conversation going.
[Cell phone rings]
[Clears throat]
-One of your girls? -No one important.
Look. I appreciate you for taking care of me
last night.
You did your bid. We're good.
You should probably go.
Guess I'll see you around.
Ohh...
[Door opens and closes]
Ohh...
Oof, good morning.
Good morning. Heh.
Um, Keish...
Hmm?
do you have any idea where I put my phone last night?
Well, based on how faded you were last night,
it could be anywhere on campus.
No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, not today.
I need my phone.
Simone, what's wrong?
Keisha, I need you to help me find my phone.
Can you do that?
OK. Yeah, yeah. Girl, I got you.
Can I get something from the coffee bar?
Oh, yeah. You got it.
Let me see what I got. Yeah.
All right.
How's it going with Noah?
He barely speaks to me, and when he does,
it's without eye contact because he spends
his entire time on that damn phone.
Well, what did he say
when you called him out on it?
I'm letting it ride.
Now, come on, Coach. That ain't you.
I can't run the risk of alienating him.
I need this visit to work.
OK. Then I got you because I happen
to know a thing or two about helping
a long-lost father and son connect.
J.R., I appreciate you,
but I can't impose on you like this.
How is Noah supposed to know how great you are
if he's not talking to you?
Let me talk to him. Watch this.
What up, Noah?
I'm J.R., Coach's favorite mentee.
How would you like to hang with me
and the guys today, get the taste
of what college life is like?
-For real? -Yeah.
-That'd be dope. -Let's roll.
All right.
Hey, um, Coach Marcus...
do you have a second to talk?
I'm not seeing anything.
Well, it's here, so, just keep looking.
So, when are you gonna tell me what this is actually about?
It's about finding my phone.
Try again.
Now, you got so drunk last night,
you had Cam shocked, you let Lando sleep over,
and now you got us searching all of campus
for a phone like it's the last one on Earth.
My tennis swing is off, and I don't know why.
I've been to P.T. and doctors,
and they say it's nothing,
despite me being unusually sore.
Why didn't you just tell me?
Because it might turn out to be nothing.
But it could be something, and you shouldn't be
dealing with that by yourself.
When my mom got sick, I watched how hard
she and my dad had to advocate
just for her to get proper care.
I mean, look at what happened to Serena Williams
after she gave birth.
It like this "strong, Black woman" B.S.
got doctors thinking that we don't feel pain,
and then we're just left to suffer.
It's not fair.
I damn near had to threaten a doctor
to give me a blood test.
I felt like I had no voice.
And so you went overboard with the one thing
you did have control over--
your birthday.
Yeah. I'm sorry.
Don't apologize.
It's OK. I really get it.
Well, the lab results were coming in on my phone.
OK. Let's just call again.
It's ringing.
[Ringtone]
Ah. You are prohibited
from ever getting that drunk again.
You have no argument there.
My lab results are in.
Whatever the results are, we'll deal with it...
together.
It's all clear.
They didn't find anything abnormal.
That's good news.
Why aren't you more excited?
I'm still no closer to finding out
what's wrong with me.
-Yep. Let's go. -There you go.
Yeah. That's good.
OK. Young buck.
Yeah, man.
I wasn't pushing that kind of weight at your age.
And your form is on point.
What can I say? I'm built different.
[Laughter]
What's up, man?
Hey, Lando.
Lando, your game must be tight.
All the girls in here about you.
Yeah. Well, let's just say
Lando takes advantage of everything
Bringston has to offer.
Noah: If this is what Bringston is like,
I'm with it.
Well, you dad is a prestigious alum,
so, when it comes time to apply,
you'll have a leg up.
What's with the face?
Marcus is just a lot.
He seems a bit fake to me.
He says he cares, but--whatever.
He's just doing too much.
OK. Sure, he can come on strong,
but your dad is legit.
Yeah, but I got a father in my life.
My stepdad's pretty dope.
Yeah. Our dad's in our life, too,
but we still need a Coach Marcus from time to time,
and he always showed up.
Cam: Here's the bottom line, my guy.
You may think you pulled a lot of weight now,
but as you get older, life is just gonna
add more to that bar.
Lando: And you're gonna need all the support you can get
to become the man you're supposed to be.
J.R.: At the end of the day, all we saying is,
it's OK to take your time to get to know Marcus.
Just don't count him out because he cares about you.
J.R., I need to talk to you.
Oh, sure.
J.R., is it true
you want to revive the baseball program?
Yeah, actually want you to coach us.
I'm sorry, but I can't do that.
-Why not? -Two reasons.
First, the board made their decision.
Come on, Coach.
Since when do we accept no for an answer?
Then there's your health issues, son.
Oh. Why is everybody on this with me, man?
How did you know that I wanted to revive the team?
-Gabby? -She's worried about you.
So, she went behind my back
to ask you not to coach me?
That's not how it went down.
OK, so, I thought you, of all people,
would understand the reason why I got to do this.
I do know, J.R., OK?
When I was in the minors,
I put my body on the line, son.
I risked everything to hold on to baseball.
It took most of my life
to get back what I lost, son.
I'm not you, and I'm not gonna
make the same mistakes you made.
You sure?
Because you off to a pretty good start.
How about you help me do it the right way?
Son, you need to figure out what your future is
outside of baseball because this team
is not coming back, and that's final!
I don't even know who I'm talking to right now.
"Coach," what happened to you?
Because why are you just so hellbent
on destroying my dream?
Noah: So, this is the kind of dad you are?
Noah, I--
Don't even try and defend him.
I knew in my gut I was right.
I'm good with the stepdad I got.
Um...mm...
Girl, I knew when Simone kissed that D.J.
it was time to dip.
Ha ha ha! Lando real for babysitting her all night.
Well, you think there's still
something going on there?
Oh, for sure, but only because our friend group
hasn't had any real relationship drama lately,
unless you got something with Cam
you want to talk about.
Am I that obvious? Thank you.
Well, you don't drink coffee,
and that's your second cup.
[Chuckles]
Well, I took your advice
and told Cam I didn't want
his help on the fashion show.
Mm, let me guess. That didn't go well?
If by well, you mean I was unloading on him
about that and grad school,
then, yes, I am killing the game.
Well, what's going on with grad school?
Everybody keeps telling me
that they're not worried about me,
that I'm gonna get into a program,
but I'm scared that all I'm gonna get
is rejections because the first few
already started rolling in.
You want to tell me you're not worried
about me, too, don't you?
Look, I can't help it.
I just really believe everything
is gonna work out, but if you want
someone to worry with you, I'm in.
Thank you. You're a really good friend.
So, you want to tell me what's going on
with your relationship drama or--
Am I that obvious?
No, but I can still see it
written all over your face.
Gabby blew up my spot with Coach Marcus,
got him twisted about my health.
So, now he doesn't want to coach the team
when you bring it back.
Look, I knew getting the baseball team back
was gonna be tough.
I just never thought I had to do it without him.
So, then what are you gonna do about Gabby?
Mm-mm.
Like, she acting this way for a minute, how am I
supposed to be with someone who don't support me?
Do you know what's next with Cam?
I'm still workshopping it.
[Chuckles]
Remember whenever the relationship drama
in our friend group was whether or not
Simone was gonna choose Damon or Lando?
[Both laugh]
Some advice on Gabby-- she loves you.
What she may have done was wrong,
but it was out of a misplaced need
to try and protect you.
[Exhales]
Uh!
Looks like you're lifting while hurt.
Never a smart idea.
It's nothing.
At least that's what the doctors
and my blood tests are saying.
[Sighs]
Look here, Simone.
When my bipolar disorder first started manifesting,
I didn't listen to my body,
and I didn't advocate for myself
when the doctors was trying
to diagnose and treat me.
I spent years in pain
when I could've been healthy,
so, I don't care what the doctors say
or tests say.
What does your body say?
That something is wrong.
You're your own best advocate.
Now, what do you need, Simone?
I need an MRI, but my doctor said no.
Hmm, don't we know a great doctor
that would do anything for you,
a former Bringston president
that happens to be your best friend's father?
Dr. Zeke Allen.
I can't believe I didn't think of that sooner.
Thanks, Coach Marcus.
Oh, by the way,
according to the group text, your son is in town.
Hold up. I done made the group text.
Man, I done come up in the world.
Well, you earned it, and I hope
you're letting your son see this side of you--
a mentor who is willing to be vulnerable
to help the young people in his life.
Thanks for that.
Dr. Allen, hi. It's Simone Hicks.
No. Keisha's fine.
Um, I need a favor.
I don't want to talk to you.
Well, good, but I need you to listen.
Now, the baseball program may be gone,
but J.R. will always be one of my players,
and if I see him putting himself in harm's way,
I'ma set him straight.
That's how I show I care,
and I won't apologize for that.
But isn't it also your job to support him
as he lifts the weight life puts on him
so he can become the man he's supposed to be?
It is, but--
You know what? You're right. No buts.
You're 100% correct.
Man, what's going on with me?
I don't know.
Maybe your life got turned upside down
when you learned you were the father
to a teen overnight.
Hmm, yeah.
The guy the fellas made you out to be
seemed like a pretty cool dude.
Looks like I might've just met him.
Yeah. Tough love is still part of this thing, though.
I ain't scared.
All right.
When I speak to you, you answer, OK,
and you give me eye contact, son,
and when you come see me,
no more electronic devices
and no more disrespect on either of our parts.
Yes, sir.
I missed a lot of time in your life,
time that I know I can't get back,
but I'm glad you're in my life now,
and one day, I hope you feel the same way.
The game I've been playing is two-player.
We could play online.
Then I'll download whatever I need
so we can do that, all right?
All right.
Ahh...
Have you been going to the batting cages?
Your batting average was a bit low last season.
Yeah, every day.
How's your ball control?
Have you been implementing
the exercises we've been working on?
Honestly, I forgot all about it,
but what's with all the questions?
I'm just trying to see what our baseline is
for when we start practices next week.
Practice?
Man, you serious?
Unofficial ones, off the books.
I can't let my boys put themselves out there
to the trustees asking for another chance
without making sure they're absolutely ready
when they do.
You won't regret it, but what changed your mind?
You and Gabby were right.
Look, if we're on this journey together,
I mean, I got to put eyes on you.
Gabby asked you to coach the team?
She mentioned, if this is something
you couldn't be talked out of,
then this is the best way to keep you healthy
and help you achieve your dream.
Look. Gabby's a good woman.
Hang on to her.
I will. Thanks, Coach.
Excuse me. Can we have a moment?
Thank you.
Uh, think it's time we talk about baseball?
Coach Marcus told me what you did,
and your support means everything to me.
Good, because I went on a journey for you, J.R.
I know, and I love you...
and I'm lucky to have you.
Damn straight you are.
-Come here. -Mm!
Choklate Moore: ♪ We know it will be free ♪
♪ No, really free, come be with me... ♪
What is this?
It's a gift card so you can buy some new shoes
and an apology, first, for making you
baby-sit me while I was drink
and second, for pushing you away afterward.
It's all good. I would do it again.
That's what friends do.
"Friends"?
That advice you gave me about Eva
is only something a true friend would give.
I needed to hear it, so, I decided
to make things official with her.
You were right. She's the real deal.
Cheers to that, then.
I guess I'll leave you to it.
Uh, thanks... for the gift card.
Yep.
"Thank you for your interest in our program.
"We regret to inform you that you have not been accepted
into next year's c--"
Cam: Hey, so glad I caught you.
Listen. You were right, OK?
-No. Cam-- -No, no.
I overstepped when it came to the fashion show,
so, me and KEK will back down.
No. I think you were right.
Like, I'm good on my own,
but I think together, we could be unstoppable.
We should do the fashion show together.
-You sure? -Yeah.
Let's go. We're gonna have the greatest show.
It's gonna be great.
[Ringtone]
Hello?
Hi. This is Simone Hicks.
Hi, Dr. Holmes. I--
Wait. Why do I have to come in tomorrow?
Can't you just give me my MRI results right now?
No. I understand it'd be better in person.
You just have me now.
Please? You're kind of freaking me out.
Can you tell me something?
A mass...
in my breast.
Man: Greg, move your head.