1 00:00:27,297 --> 00:00:29,508 I know my birth parents are Bringston alum. 2 00:00:29,967 --> 00:00:32,387 Would you ever mention that we might be brothers? 3 00:00:42,604 --> 00:00:45,149 - I think we should take a DNA test. - Let's do it. 4 00:00:45,233 --> 00:00:47,360 - Wait that means that we're... - Not brothers after all. 5 00:00:47,442 --> 00:00:49,194 I had some questions about my birth parents. 6 00:00:49,277 --> 00:00:50,570 Her name was Celine. 7 00:00:58,286 --> 00:01:00,247 I had a whole breakfast planned. 8 00:01:00,330 --> 00:01:02,500 I am sorry. The flight was delayed. 9 00:01:05,378 --> 00:01:07,003 Earth to Simone. 10 00:01:07,087 --> 00:01:09,340 You look like you are a million miles away. 11 00:01:09,424 --> 00:01:11,884 I'm here now. I'm glad you made it, Mommy. 12 00:01:13,094 --> 00:01:16,596 Even though I told you I was fine, and you didn't have to come. 13 00:01:16,680 --> 00:01:19,724 Too late. I wanna hear all about this Veronica woman. 14 00:01:20,183 --> 00:01:22,770 A whole trustee leaking your photo. 15 00:01:22,853 --> 00:01:24,813 What I don't understand is why is she doing all 16 00:01:24,896 --> 00:01:27,566 of these now, Auntie? Didn't you and her sister Jada 17 00:01:27,649 --> 00:01:29,484 patch things up the arrest years ago? 18 00:01:29,568 --> 00:01:32,237 Nope. Y'all aren't pulling me back into the drama. 19 00:01:32,696 --> 00:01:34,781 I'm notifying Zeke about what I've learned, and he can deal 20 00:01:34,865 --> 00:01:39,327 with Veronica's nonsense. Look, both of you, hear me. 21 00:01:40,453 --> 00:01:42,290 I'm still leaving Bringston 22 00:01:42,372 --> 00:01:47,920 at the end of the term and I don't need anyone interfering. 23 00:01:49,754 --> 00:01:52,424 - I learned my lesson. - This is just a meddle free trip. 24 00:01:52,758 --> 00:01:54,759 I'll believe it when I see it. 25 00:01:55,887 --> 00:01:58,096 Okay. I've got class but we're still on for lunch. 26 00:01:59,265 --> 00:02:01,184 - Love you. - Love you. 27 00:02:04,144 --> 00:02:06,189 And I got to school. It's service week, 28 00:02:06,272 --> 00:02:09,609 and the team is coaching some local high schoolers. 29 00:02:10,984 --> 00:02:12,278 Are you okay? 30 00:02:12,361 --> 00:02:14,280 When I came in, you looked like you had the weight 31 00:02:14,362 --> 00:02:15,989 of the world on your shoulders. 32 00:02:16,073 --> 00:02:17,657 - I'm fine. - That's the best you can do? 33 00:02:18,117 --> 00:02:20,785 Mom, nothing big. Really. 34 00:02:20,870 --> 00:02:22,288 Okay. 35 00:02:25,875 --> 00:02:28,210 How are you, Ma? Are you good? 36 00:02:28,294 --> 00:02:30,128 Honestly, being single after all these years 37 00:02:30,213 --> 00:02:35,050 is scary, but it's something strangely freeing about it. 38 00:02:35,675 --> 00:02:37,553 I'm glad. For real. 39 00:02:38,137 --> 00:02:40,388 I can't wait to you show you the apartment tonight. 40 00:02:40,473 --> 00:02:42,474 I'm even making your favorite. 41 00:02:42,558 --> 00:02:45,728 I'm gonna eat my weight in spaghetti and meatballs. 42 00:02:48,897 --> 00:02:51,733 Hey, Ma, this is my teammate, Damon Sims. 43 00:02:52,443 --> 00:02:56,238 Oh, yes. The other star of the Bringston Lions. 44 00:02:56,614 --> 00:02:58,448 I don't know about all that, but we do have 45 00:02:58,533 --> 00:03:00,408 a new hotshot outfielder. 46 00:03:00,493 --> 00:03:03,245 - What can I say? - Yeah, he's very humble. 47 00:03:04,205 --> 00:03:06,206 Look, I gotta head back to the Kappa house, but Damon 48 00:03:06,290 --> 00:03:08,376 has a few questions about your time here at Bringston, 49 00:03:08,458 --> 00:03:10,127 if that's cool. 50 00:03:10,586 --> 00:03:13,797 Sure. I hope I can help. I'll see you tonight. 51 00:03:14,256 --> 00:03:15,800 - All right, Ma. - All right, baby. 52 00:03:15,882 --> 00:03:17,593 - All right, bro. - Yeah. Uh, thanks. 53 00:03:17,676 --> 00:03:19,469 Let me get your plate. 54 00:03:22,056 --> 00:03:24,099 - Have a seat. - Oh, yes, ma'am. 55 00:03:24,683 --> 00:03:26,644 What can I help you with? 56 00:03:26,726 --> 00:03:28,061 I was just wondering, have you ever visited 57 00:03:28,145 --> 00:03:30,273 a coffee shop called Peach Brew Cafe? 58 00:03:30,939 --> 00:03:32,857 I loved that place. 59 00:03:34,151 --> 00:03:36,362 Yeah. My adopted daddy used to visit Atlanta a lot 60 00:03:36,444 --> 00:03:37,946 and he loved that place too. 61 00:03:40,323 --> 00:03:44,327 His name was Xavier Wilson, I was wondering if you knew him? 62 00:03:45,871 --> 00:03:47,707 - Wilson? - Yeah. 63 00:03:47,790 --> 00:03:49,458 I thought your last name was Sims? 64 00:03:49,833 --> 00:03:52,544 No. My mom thought her maiden name 65 00:03:52,628 --> 00:03:55,006 had a better ring for branding purposes. 66 00:03:55,548 --> 00:03:58,134 Apparently, Damon Sims has more star power than Damon Wilson. 67 00:04:00,052 --> 00:04:01,636 She's right. It's a good name. 68 00:04:06,767 --> 00:04:08,853 Oh, I'm sorry. 69 00:04:08,935 --> 00:04:11,772 I didn't realize how late it was. I have a meeting. 70 00:04:11,855 --> 00:04:13,441 Wait, Mrs. Wayne. 71 00:04:16,569 --> 00:04:18,903 ALL AMERICAN HOMECOMING Episode 10 72 00:04:28,664 --> 00:04:31,041 Thea, glad I'm blowing you up. 73 00:04:31,125 --> 00:04:32,627 Yeah, I've been busy. 74 00:04:35,630 --> 00:04:37,506 I'm sorry, did I do something? Is this about 75 00:04:37,590 --> 00:04:39,258 the Exquisite Eight party? 76 00:04:39,342 --> 00:04:40,800 Just drop it, Simone. 77 00:04:40,884 --> 00:04:42,595 Thea, I'm sorry that I build on you last minute, 78 00:04:42,678 --> 00:04:45,096 but I knew Nate was gonna... 79 00:04:48,808 --> 00:04:52,104 Did something happened about the Exquisite Eight party? 80 00:04:52,188 --> 00:04:54,857 - That's not my place to say. - So something did happen? 81 00:04:55,398 --> 00:04:57,942 I think that President Allen's was not ready to get started so... 82 00:05:00,028 --> 00:05:02,947 Thank you all for being here and volunteering 83 00:05:03,031 --> 00:05:04,742 for Bringston's Service Week. 84 00:05:04,825 --> 00:05:08,079 And our annual Make your Match mentoring event. 85 00:05:08,828 --> 00:05:10,414 The young people you're mentoring will experience 86 00:05:10,498 --> 00:05:13,668 what academic and athletic excellence feels like here at Bringston. 87 00:05:14,210 --> 00:05:17,254 Each of you has the opportunity to show your teen mentees 88 00:05:17,338 --> 00:05:21,466 the HBCU experience and potentially alter their life path. 89 00:05:21,549 --> 00:05:24,387 And I may be biased but you're also in good hands 90 00:05:24,762 --> 00:05:27,138 with this year's event organizer, Ms. Keisha McCalla. 91 00:05:33,019 --> 00:05:34,687 Y'all received instructions 92 00:05:34,771 --> 00:05:36,773 via email so you know what to do. Group leeaders, 93 00:05:36,856 --> 00:05:38,442 please come at the Welcome Desk 94 00:05:38,526 --> 00:05:40,069 and pick up your packets. 95 00:05:40,152 --> 00:05:43,906 These kids are wild, please, keep them on lock. 96 00:05:47,075 --> 00:05:49,619 - You did good in there. - I did, didn't I? 97 00:05:50,371 --> 00:05:52,622 I've got a trustee meeting, but what happened to giving me 98 00:05:52,707 --> 00:05:55,376 some dates for our joint therapy session? 99 00:05:55,459 --> 00:05:58,086 I don't think my therapist and I are good fit anymore. 100 00:05:58,462 --> 00:06:00,548 We're just really not on the same wavelength. 101 00:06:00,630 --> 00:06:02,924 Therapy isn't a quick fix. It's most effective when you do... 102 00:06:03,008 --> 00:06:05,428 Sorry. Dad, actually, I have to go help Simone out 103 00:06:05,510 --> 00:06:08,513 with some volunteer stuff but I'll let you know if... 104 00:06:09,556 --> 00:06:11,892 When I got my new therapist place. 105 00:06:12,684 --> 00:06:16,271 Please save me from my overly invested father. 106 00:06:16,354 --> 00:06:18,065 Do tell. 107 00:06:19,732 --> 00:06:23,319 It's nothing worth discussing, but are you okay though? 108 00:06:24,071 --> 00:06:25,364 Why does people keep asking me that? 109 00:06:26,031 --> 00:06:31,327 Your aura is off. It's Damon, isn't it? Both of you 110 00:06:31,411 --> 00:06:33,872 are all kinds of awkward. I thought you were 111 00:06:33,956 --> 00:06:35,248 keeping a distance? 112 00:06:35,332 --> 00:06:37,000 I'm trying, the brother is everywhere. 113 00:06:37,084 --> 00:06:38,751 Class, study hall, the gym. 114 00:06:38,835 --> 00:06:40,171 And girl, that's gonna be a hard four years... 115 00:06:40,253 --> 00:06:42,256 - ... if you don't learn how to co-exist. - And you're telling me it's... 116 00:06:42,338 --> 00:06:45,216 Why are we going the other way again? 117 00:06:45,301 --> 00:06:46,968 That is my ex-Lisa and it's a conversation I am not 118 00:06:47,051 --> 00:06:48,470 in the mood to have right now. 119 00:06:48,554 --> 00:06:50,139 I'm sorry. What happened to co-existing? 120 00:06:50,221 --> 00:06:52,558 Co-existing. Do as I say, not what I do. 121 00:06:53,224 --> 00:06:54,226 Okay. 122 00:06:55,560 --> 00:06:56,979 "Can't do at the dinner tonight." 123 00:06:58,481 --> 00:07:01,734 Your choreographer has arrived. How you doing? 124 00:07:02,568 --> 00:07:05,112 - I can bring you my dopest moves. - We'll see have about that. 125 00:07:06,654 --> 00:07:09,324 - You volunteer for the step show? - Just like last year, remember? 126 00:07:10,534 --> 00:07:13,329 That's actually not what I remember about last year. 127 00:07:16,039 --> 00:07:17,708 Can y'all excuse us for a second? 128 00:07:22,213 --> 00:07:23,671 I get that you're still mad about what happened 129 00:07:23,756 --> 00:07:26,841 but can we please put aside our drama and work together? 130 00:07:27,426 --> 00:07:29,678 Sure. For the kids. 131 00:07:32,263 --> 00:07:33,933 Hey, Thea, hold up. 132 00:07:37,561 --> 00:07:38,770 This looks fly. 133 00:07:38,853 --> 00:07:40,314 Let me show you something real quick. 134 00:07:40,396 --> 00:07:41,898 - I think we should go back. - Come on, chill. 135 00:07:42,941 --> 00:07:44,860 Missed seeing your pretty face. 136 00:07:44,944 --> 00:07:46,904 Things got a little dramatic at the party but... 137 00:07:47,238 --> 00:07:48,280 Stop! 138 00:07:48,363 --> 00:07:49,698 Why you tripping? What's up? 139 00:07:50,366 --> 00:07:51,824 I just said get the hell off of her. 140 00:07:51,909 --> 00:07:54,328 You're okay, right? I'd still love to kick it 141 00:07:54,410 --> 00:07:55,787 with you sometime. 142 00:07:55,870 --> 00:07:58,749 No, I need to go. 143 00:08:08,843 --> 00:08:10,803 Thea is not feeling well so I'm talking over. 144 00:08:10,886 --> 00:08:12,847 - Is she okay? - It's Thea so it's hard to tell. 145 00:08:13,347 --> 00:08:14,932 Y'all should have received an email with your court 146 00:08:15,014 --> 00:08:16,766 and mentee player assignment. 147 00:08:16,849 --> 00:08:18,519 Work them through the drills. 148 00:08:18,601 --> 00:08:20,396 Based of the assessment of your mentees' skill levels, 149 00:08:20,478 --> 00:08:21,854 I'll create a roster 150 00:08:21,938 --> 00:08:23,481 for tommorrow's Princess of the Coourt match. 151 00:08:24,190 --> 00:08:26,861 "Simone, I'm here for you if you need me." 152 00:08:43,210 --> 00:08:45,421 Hey, you must be Mya. It's nice to meet you. 153 00:08:45,503 --> 00:08:47,298 We should probably get started. 154 00:08:47,381 --> 00:08:49,090 We don't have a lot of time. 155 00:08:49,173 --> 00:08:51,134 Right. I was thinking we could start 156 00:08:51,218 --> 00:08:52,427 with some valley drills. 157 00:08:52,511 --> 00:08:54,054 I thought this weekend was meant to challenge us. 158 00:08:56,557 --> 00:08:58,893 Change of plans then. Groundstroke techniques 159 00:08:58,975 --> 00:09:01,978 and put-away shots. Let's see what you got. 160 00:09:02,854 --> 00:09:04,607 Bet. Let's do it. 161 00:09:13,782 --> 00:09:16,701 Excuse me, sir, shouldn't you be off shaping young minds? 162 00:09:16,784 --> 00:09:18,661 You best believe I will be. 163 00:09:19,121 --> 00:09:20,997 Right after Roland's little bathroom break. 164 00:09:21,540 --> 00:09:24,000 It's been a while. Where've you been hiding? 165 00:09:24,585 --> 00:09:27,338 Between classes, riding the bench at football practice, 166 00:09:27,421 --> 00:09:30,632 and all of Gabby's rehearsals, and I, I've barely have time to sleep. 167 00:09:31,174 --> 00:09:32,885 So it's Gabby now, is it? 168 00:09:35,845 --> 00:09:38,681 Yo, Keish, you're the one who said you weren't interested 169 00:09:38,766 --> 00:09:41,018 in an us, because you had to work on you. 170 00:09:41,769 --> 00:09:43,854 Unless that's changed. 171 00:09:46,357 --> 00:09:47,732 It's really none of your business 172 00:09:47,815 --> 00:09:50,068 what Gabby and I do. I'll catch you later. 173 00:09:50,568 --> 00:09:52,028 Hey, Roland. 174 00:09:57,492 --> 00:10:01,080 This is like my third message man. I'm trying to see 175 00:10:01,163 --> 00:10:03,456 if you talked to your mom yet. 176 00:10:04,791 --> 00:10:07,044 Look, we need to talk, just ring me back. 177 00:10:08,419 --> 00:10:12,340 - Cocach, you got a sec? - Hey, What's up, Sims? 178 00:10:13,050 --> 00:10:17,428 I normally don't do this, but are you cool me sitting out today? 179 00:10:18,013 --> 00:10:19,389 Wait a minute. Is this where you telling me 180 00:10:19,473 --> 00:10:20,766 you're quitting my team? 181 00:10:20,849 --> 00:10:23,559 No, no, Coach. It's not like that. Just... 182 00:10:24,144 --> 00:10:26,730 - You wanna talk about it, son? - Yeah. Not really. 183 00:10:27,188 --> 00:10:29,233 Hey, Coach, the mentees are ready for you on field. 184 00:10:29,316 --> 00:10:32,444 Got it. All right. Well, I mean take your day, Sims. 185 00:10:32,861 --> 00:10:35,364 But I want you back on the mound tomorrow ready to go, son. 186 00:10:35,447 --> 00:10:37,282 Oh, thanks, coach. 187 00:10:41,870 --> 00:10:44,498 Coach Lowe, why is the Dean's Office sending me an email 188 00:10:44,581 --> 00:10:46,792 saying they never received the team's study hall logs? 189 00:10:47,125 --> 00:10:49,044 I don't know. I, I put 'em on your desk for your signature. 190 00:10:49,377 --> 00:10:51,671 If that were true, I would have seen them. 191 00:10:51,755 --> 00:10:53,841 Listen, if you can't get things down when I ask you to, 192 00:10:53,923 --> 00:10:55,466 I'll find someone who can. 193 00:10:59,972 --> 00:11:02,057 Zeke, we need to talk. 194 00:11:03,767 --> 00:11:05,101 I'll be in touch. Thank you. 195 00:11:09,773 --> 00:11:11,232 I'm guessing it's important. 196 00:11:11,316 --> 00:11:12,651 Did you know that Veronica Skinner is the person 197 00:11:12,735 --> 00:11:14,110 responsible for leaking my mugshot? 198 00:11:14,652 --> 00:11:16,780 - That's troubling, if it's true. - If? 199 00:11:16,863 --> 00:11:18,907 What I meant was Veronica is a dedicated philanthropist 200 00:11:18,991 --> 00:11:21,159 and an important part of this institution. 201 00:11:21,784 --> 00:11:23,287 I can't imagine something like that. 202 00:11:23,369 --> 00:11:24,872 She paid a student to post it. 203 00:11:25,497 --> 00:11:27,458 Please tell me you're going to take action. 204 00:11:27,540 --> 00:11:29,083 Of course, I'll handle it. 205 00:11:29,168 --> 00:11:30,960 Save the impassioned speech, Amara. 206 00:11:31,043 --> 00:11:32,921 I'll talk to Veronica. 207 00:11:33,421 --> 00:11:36,132 You just focus on making this last semester a good one. 208 00:11:41,263 --> 00:11:42,723 Ready? 209 00:11:49,521 --> 00:11:51,272 Good shot, Mya. Bend your knees. 210 00:11:55,527 --> 00:11:58,154 No. 211 00:11:58,238 --> 00:12:00,406 What happened? Look, it's all good. 212 00:12:00,907 --> 00:12:02,659 You could just use my racket and we'll restring it later. 213 00:12:02,742 --> 00:12:07,873 I can't. It doesn't even matter. It's all so stupid. 214 00:12:09,624 --> 00:12:12,294 Mya. Look, you're playing great. 215 00:12:13,629 --> 00:12:15,839 Why let some broken racket rattle you? 216 00:12:16,215 --> 00:12:18,758 Do you know how much it costs to restring a racket? 217 00:12:19,175 --> 00:12:21,260 Or how much it costs to get a new racket, which is what I really need 218 00:12:21,344 --> 00:12:24,306 sinced I use a youth rackett. 219 00:12:24,388 --> 00:12:26,100 I do, but right now we need to, we really need to... 220 00:12:26,182 --> 00:12:27,517 I bet where you're from. 221 00:12:27,600 --> 00:12:29,310 Everyone gets new gear and court time 222 00:12:29,394 --> 00:12:31,855 whenever they want and it's no big deal. 223 00:12:32,980 --> 00:12:34,483 This is why I hate coming here. 224 00:12:36,819 --> 00:12:39,111 It's just a reminder that I cannot afford to compete 225 00:12:39,487 --> 00:12:41,197 at this level. 226 00:12:49,623 --> 00:12:51,249 Do you mind? 227 00:12:59,966 --> 00:13:04,387 How far did he get? Kevin? How far? 228 00:13:07,057 --> 00:13:11,228 He didn't. Damon stopped him. 229 00:13:12,854 --> 00:13:15,982 You're lucky. Kevin and I became friends 230 00:13:16,066 --> 00:13:18,277 during freshmen orientation. 231 00:13:19,485 --> 00:13:22,238 Purely platonic, he knew I had a boyfriend. 232 00:13:22,322 --> 00:13:27,619 There was a party at PKZ and JR was out of town, so I invited Kevin. 233 00:13:29,079 --> 00:13:32,039 One drink turned into two. And the next thing 234 00:13:32,123 --> 00:13:34,083 I know, I'm waking up in Kevin's room 235 00:13:34,168 --> 00:13:37,086 with no clothes. No memory of what happened. 236 00:13:39,463 --> 00:13:41,382 What did Kevin say? 237 00:13:43,217 --> 00:13:47,138 That he had fun. I felt so stupid. 238 00:13:48,348 --> 00:13:50,391 You know, it wasn't like Kevin made me drink. 239 00:13:51,309 --> 00:13:52,977 I thought I could forget about it 240 00:13:53,061 --> 00:13:57,189 but the rumors flew and JR dumped me thinking I cheated on him. 241 00:13:59,233 --> 00:14:02,613 As time went by and my memories came back, 242 00:14:03,195 --> 00:14:06,532 I remembered Kevin didn't drink. 243 00:14:07,992 --> 00:14:11,787 Said he was playing ball the next day and needed to be clear headed. 244 00:14:14,458 --> 00:14:16,959 He knew exactly what he was doing. 245 00:14:20,422 --> 00:14:23,592 Did you tell anyone? 246 00:14:27,971 --> 00:14:30,932 By the time I stopped blaming myself, too much time had passed, 247 00:14:31,016 --> 00:14:36,480 so I'm just happy you're okay. 248 00:14:44,111 --> 00:14:47,073 Yeah, I'm okay, no thanks to you. 249 00:14:56,707 --> 00:14:59,795 Social media is a great tool for journalists, 250 00:14:59,877 --> 00:15:03,130 but we must maintain an objective tone. 251 00:15:03,465 --> 00:15:05,133 Otherwise, we're bound to step 252 00:15:05,216 --> 00:15:11,973 into situations where our morals are questioned. 253 00:15:13,683 --> 00:15:17,603 But as journalists our reputation is our greatest asset 254 00:15:18,313 --> 00:15:23,317 and that is something worth fighting for. See you all next week. 255 00:15:30,366 --> 00:15:33,787 What a wonderful lecture on ethics and responsibility. 256 00:15:34,161 --> 00:15:35,539 You could learn a thing or two. 257 00:15:35,622 --> 00:15:37,874 I heard plenty from Zeke. Got a stern warning. 258 00:15:38,457 --> 00:15:40,167 Why are you here? 259 00:15:40,251 --> 00:15:42,628 I didn't intervene when you were corrupting my sister Jada 260 00:15:42,713 --> 00:15:47,092 with your do-gooder nonsense, but I am tired of and your miltant tactics. 261 00:15:47,174 --> 00:15:49,052 Who the hell do you think you are? 262 00:15:49,510 --> 00:15:55,141 Tina, thank you, but I've got this. Look, I am sorry 263 00:15:55,475 --> 00:15:59,104 that you can't let go of the past. But I'm leaving Bringston 264 00:15:59,186 --> 00:16:02,189 so you'll have to find another target for your little juvenile games. 265 00:16:02,690 --> 00:16:05,693 I'm not done. Not until I see you crippled by depression 266 00:16:05,777 --> 00:16:08,905 and struggle to find work like my sister did. 267 00:16:08,989 --> 00:16:13,367 No. You are done. Amara doesn't play dirty, but I do, 268 00:16:13,452 --> 00:16:17,413 you need to think real hard about your next move. 269 00:16:22,294 --> 00:16:27,132 Enjoy your last semester because big changes 270 00:16:27,214 --> 00:16:29,550 are coming to your beloved university. 271 00:16:36,350 --> 00:16:38,727 What is she talking about? What changes? 272 00:16:39,227 --> 00:16:43,064 - I have no idea. - Too bad you're dropping it. 273 00:16:46,108 --> 00:16:50,654 I was. 'Til Veronica came to my classroom and showed her ass. 274 00:16:51,990 --> 00:16:55,367 If Veronica Skinner wants a fight, I'm going to give her one. 275 00:16:56,535 --> 00:16:58,038 Five, six, seven, eight. 276 00:17:06,880 --> 00:17:10,341 Yo, J. Hey, can I talk to you? 277 00:17:11,676 --> 00:17:13,177 Yeah. Y'all finish up. You got 'em? 278 00:17:13,719 --> 00:17:15,514 Appreciate you. What's up, bro? 279 00:17:16,681 --> 00:17:19,768 - Did you not get my voicemails? - Nah. I've been here all day. 280 00:17:19,850 --> 00:17:21,685 Have you talked to your mom? 281 00:17:22,229 --> 00:17:24,189 Not since earlier, but clearly something went off. 282 00:17:24,271 --> 00:17:25,357 What makes you say that? 283 00:17:25,439 --> 00:17:27,274 Because you're acting weird and she cancelled dinner 284 00:17:27,359 --> 00:17:29,027 when she's been looking forward to it all week. 285 00:17:29,110 --> 00:17:30,945 All I did was ask her about my dad, and then, 286 00:17:31,028 --> 00:17:33,030 she just start acting weird and got up and left. 287 00:17:33,114 --> 00:17:34,491 Then she probably don't know him, bro. 288 00:17:34,573 --> 00:17:37,744 - Then why not just say that? - I couldn't tell you. 289 00:17:39,787 --> 00:17:43,125 Look, can you, can you just talk to her for me, please? 290 00:17:44,208 --> 00:17:46,961 Listen, my mother's finally in a good place 291 00:17:47,045 --> 00:17:50,047 and I don't wanna mess that up, all right? 292 00:17:50,632 --> 00:17:53,092 We took the DNA test, it say we are not brothers. 293 00:17:54,135 --> 00:17:56,971 So maybe we just put it to the side and focus on the future. 294 00:17:57,054 --> 00:17:58,597 Wait. Hold on. So let me get this straight. 295 00:17:58,682 --> 00:18:01,142 So you get the answers that you need and just crew 296 00:18:01,225 --> 00:18:02,352 what I need. 297 00:18:02,436 --> 00:18:03,853 You know damn what I said. 298 00:18:03,937 --> 00:18:05,272 No, all you do is care about you. 299 00:18:05,354 --> 00:18:06,939 You run away like a little punk instead of stopping 300 00:18:07,023 --> 00:18:09,192 and having the tough conversation. 301 00:18:09,275 --> 00:18:10,818 That's what you did with the baseball convention 302 00:18:10,901 --> 00:18:12,571 and that's what you did with your ex, too? 303 00:18:13,195 --> 00:18:16,782 So we analyzing each other now? 'Cause you're putting 304 00:18:16,866 --> 00:18:18,535 this adoption obsession over everything 305 00:18:18,617 --> 00:18:20,286 and it's cost you Simone already. 306 00:18:20,829 --> 00:18:22,706 Simone has nothing to do with this. 307 00:18:22,788 --> 00:18:25,041 You sure about that? 'Cause you dragged her all the way 308 00:18:25,124 --> 00:18:28,794 to Chicago to help you get answers, and now she blocking you out. 309 00:18:29,796 --> 00:18:33,507 I get that you gotta do, but leave me and my mom out of it. 310 00:18:37,928 --> 00:18:39,805 You all look good. Are you ready? 311 00:18:39,890 --> 00:18:41,849 One, two, three, four... 312 00:18:51,567 --> 00:18:52,860 Hey Keish? 313 00:18:52,944 --> 00:18:55,071 You seen a skinny kid with a blue streak in his hair? 314 00:18:55,154 --> 00:18:56,323 - Roland? - Yeah. 315 00:18:56,405 --> 00:18:58,532 No, I haven't. Please tell me you haven't lost him. 316 00:18:59,867 --> 00:19:01,702 Define lost? 317 00:19:02,787 --> 00:19:04,915 Did you or did you not hear my speech about keeping track 318 00:19:04,998 --> 00:19:06,332 of your mentee? 319 00:19:06,415 --> 00:19:08,250 I know, but I turned my back for like one second, bro. 320 00:19:08,335 --> 00:19:10,002 Why are you so irresponsible? 321 00:19:10,462 --> 00:19:12,797 Now we have to call security, and notify his parents. 322 00:19:12,880 --> 00:19:14,924 Wait. He's fifteen, not nine. 323 00:19:15,466 --> 00:19:17,551 We'll find him. 324 00:19:17,635 --> 00:19:19,178 Do you care about how this makes me look? 325 00:19:19,262 --> 00:19:20,639 Wait. Why are you getting so upset? 326 00:19:20,721 --> 00:19:21,972 I'm not upset. 327 00:19:22,056 --> 00:19:24,434 Excuse me. Saw a young boy with a blue streak, 328 00:19:24,518 --> 00:19:25,976 talking to a couple of sorority girls about 329 00:19:26,061 --> 00:19:27,770 how he's Bringston's new starting quaterback? 330 00:19:27,854 --> 00:19:29,689 Perhaps he's yours? 331 00:19:29,772 --> 00:19:31,440 Yes. Thank you, sir. 332 00:19:33,318 --> 00:19:35,611 Thanks, Dad. Crisis averted. 333 00:19:36,530 --> 00:19:38,113 You guys break up? 334 00:19:38,489 --> 00:19:41,075 Who? Me and Cam? We're not together. 335 00:19:41,701 --> 00:19:43,578 That was the young boy you were kissing 336 00:19:43,661 --> 00:19:45,664 at the party at our house, right? 337 00:19:45,746 --> 00:19:47,873 And you guys fight like there are feelings involved. 338 00:19:47,958 --> 00:19:50,043 Okay. Well, there are no feelings and we were never together. 339 00:19:51,168 --> 00:19:52,379 You don't know what you're talking about. 340 00:19:52,461 --> 00:19:54,380 Is that what you told your therapist? 341 00:19:56,632 --> 00:20:02,847 Consider this a free therapy session. One you can't reschedule. 342 00:20:08,311 --> 00:20:09,979 I nearly lost your mother when we started dating 343 00:20:10,063 --> 00:20:14,317 cause I was sacred of anything 344 00:20:14,400 --> 00:20:16,277 that even looked like commitment. 345 00:20:19,739 --> 00:20:21,116 Like father, like daughter, I guess? 346 00:20:26,870 --> 00:20:28,582 My therapist wants me to dig into past relationships 347 00:20:28,665 --> 00:20:32,460 and analyze what went wrong. 348 00:20:37,548 --> 00:20:39,466 I'm not sure I'm ready for that. 349 00:20:40,426 --> 00:20:43,930 You don't get to the good stuff without working through the bad. 350 00:20:53,356 --> 00:20:55,233 Thea, do you know if Cam is in here? 351 00:20:55,316 --> 00:20:57,569 His mentee knows my mentee, and I need some insight right now. 352 00:20:57,901 --> 00:20:59,613 I have no idea. 353 00:21:00,571 --> 00:21:02,614 - Are you okay? - Yeah. 354 00:21:02,699 --> 00:21:06,827 I'm just... It's whatever. I just needed to talk to Damon. 355 00:21:07,536 --> 00:21:09,204 Well, he's at athletic study hall. 356 00:21:09,289 --> 00:21:11,041 I was headed there next. 357 00:21:16,046 --> 00:21:20,090 Thea, can you please tell me what's going on, 358 00:21:20,591 --> 00:21:22,468 I really want to be here to help. 359 00:21:24,261 --> 00:21:29,433 I'm fine. I was fine at least I thought I was 360 00:21:29,767 --> 00:21:31,769 and then today he said hi. 361 00:21:31,852 --> 00:21:35,649 Who said hi? Thea, please help me understand. 362 00:21:44,199 --> 00:21:46,326 Something happened to me. 363 00:21:47,493 --> 00:21:48,870 Well, almost happened to me 364 00:21:48,953 --> 00:21:51,039 because another girl didn't speak up. 365 00:21:51,121 --> 00:21:54,125 But here I am and I haven't spoken up. 366 00:21:54,208 --> 00:21:55,919 Whatever it is, I'm here you for you. 367 00:21:56,002 --> 00:21:58,838 Oh, you're hear for me? Like you were the night of 368 00:21:58,921 --> 00:22:00,798 the Exquisite Eight party because you promised 369 00:22:00,882 --> 00:22:03,050 to be there for me then too. 370 00:22:04,761 --> 00:22:05,928 Thea... 371 00:22:06,011 --> 00:22:07,931 I don't even know why I'm talking to you. 372 00:22:18,232 --> 00:22:20,818 Damon, I think you need to call Thea. She was looking 373 00:22:20,902 --> 00:22:24,696 for you and I was trying to help, but whatever it is 374 00:22:24,780 --> 00:22:26,991 she's going through, I think I made it worse. 375 00:22:27,784 --> 00:22:29,493 Can you please just tell me what's going on? 376 00:22:30,286 --> 00:22:32,079 I'll give her a call. 377 00:22:38,461 --> 00:22:42,464 Hey, um, it's Damon. I was calling to check on you. Hit me back, okay? 378 00:22:43,257 --> 00:22:45,218 Hey, Simone, I heard your little volunteering session 379 00:22:45,300 --> 00:22:47,053 was a disaster. 380 00:22:47,136 --> 00:22:48,346 Excuse me? 381 00:22:48,429 --> 00:22:50,597 My mentee is friends with your mentee, so, you know. 382 00:22:51,056 --> 00:22:54,977 Yeah, it wasn't great, but Mya's super talented, 383 00:22:55,395 --> 00:22:57,813 but she can't afford equipment or court time. 384 00:22:58,815 --> 00:23:01,568 I did the math and my parents spent at least fifteen thousand 385 00:23:01,651 --> 00:23:03,569 and that doesn't even include tournaments. 386 00:23:03,653 --> 00:23:05,864 Tell me about it. My mom spent three times that. 387 00:23:05,946 --> 00:23:08,450 That ain't nothing new. Black kids been priced out 388 00:23:08,532 --> 00:23:10,493 of y'alls bougie sports for decades. 389 00:23:10,576 --> 00:23:13,537 We gotta fix this. At least for our mentees. 390 00:23:14,037 --> 00:23:15,789 Figure out a way to help them long. 391 00:23:16,123 --> 00:23:17,792 We'll brainstorm, get a get a group together, 392 00:23:17,875 --> 00:23:20,462 have like a family-ish dinner at my aunt's. We could order pizza. 393 00:23:20,879 --> 00:23:25,049 I'm always down for free food. Well, and a good cause. 394 00:23:25,842 --> 00:23:27,635 You know, for the kids. 395 00:23:28,385 --> 00:23:30,429 Look, if we wanna make a real impact in these kids' lives, 396 00:23:30,513 --> 00:23:32,556 we're gonna have to make long-term commitments. 397 00:23:32,640 --> 00:23:33,892 Then what about grants? I 398 00:23:33,975 --> 00:23:35,810 I'm sure there's tons of people that we can write to. 399 00:23:35,893 --> 00:23:38,520 It takes forever to get those grants. The kids will graduate college 400 00:23:38,605 --> 00:23:40,190 before they ever saw a penny. 401 00:23:40,273 --> 00:23:41,940 I might be able to help. My firm 402 00:23:42,025 --> 00:23:44,568 works with an organization in LA that provides resources 403 00:23:44,652 --> 00:23:47,863 for middle and high school athletes. I've got the CEO on speed dial. 404 00:23:47,946 --> 00:23:50,449 I could give her a call. Maybe she can give you some advice. 405 00:23:53,244 --> 00:23:55,371 I think we'd love that. 406 00:23:59,583 --> 00:24:02,337 Auntie just texted, said she's working late so not to wait up. 407 00:24:03,922 --> 00:24:06,924 I hope Amara comes to her senses and stays at Bringston. 408 00:24:07,300 --> 00:24:09,427 I do too, but this family is very stubborn 409 00:24:09,510 --> 00:24:12,013 and it takes a lot for them to change their minds. 410 00:24:12,555 --> 00:24:16,308 True. Which is why I'm asking you again what's wrong? 411 00:24:16,808 --> 00:24:18,728 Don't say nothing, and do not think I'm leaving town 412 00:24:18,812 --> 00:24:20,897 without an answer. 413 00:24:25,819 --> 00:24:28,278 I just feel like everything is messed up right now. 414 00:24:28,362 --> 00:24:30,824 I let my teammate, Thea down, like, big time. 415 00:24:30,906 --> 00:24:33,701 I had to end my friendship with Damon. 416 00:24:33,784 --> 00:24:35,995 You mean the young man that was eyeing you all night? 417 00:24:36,078 --> 00:24:38,497 I can't be friends with him and be with Jordan, mom. 418 00:24:39,332 --> 00:24:41,167 And Jordan is three thousand miles away 419 00:24:41,251 --> 00:24:45,380 and I want to blame it on distance but things just feels off. 420 00:24:46,797 --> 00:24:48,800 And I don't want anybody to get hurt. 421 00:24:48,882 --> 00:24:51,218 Relationships are complicated, honey, 422 00:24:51,928 --> 00:24:55,180 both romantic and non-romantic ones. 423 00:24:57,558 --> 00:25:00,228 What you need is a reset. 424 00:25:00,310 --> 00:25:02,564 Come home for fall break. You could see Jordan 425 00:25:02,647 --> 00:25:04,691 and visit him at Golden Angeles. 426 00:25:05,023 --> 00:25:08,485 - True. But I can't afford it. - I'll buy your ticket. 427 00:25:08,820 --> 00:25:12,699 Mom, the time isn't right. 428 00:25:15,784 --> 00:25:17,828 I'm going to stop pushing because you're just going 429 00:25:17,912 --> 00:25:19,497 to keep coming up with excuses. 430 00:25:26,712 --> 00:25:29,798 It's my client. Apparently, the program in LA 431 00:25:29,881 --> 00:25:32,134 has opened two additional satellite offices. 432 00:25:32,217 --> 00:25:36,096 One is here in Atlanta. The director agreed to hear you out on why 433 00:25:36,180 --> 00:25:38,974 they should bring their resources to Bringston tomorrow morning. 434 00:25:39,350 --> 00:25:41,268 Mom, that's amazing. 435 00:25:41,351 --> 00:25:45,648 - I know it's fast. - That's great. We'll be ready. 436 00:25:48,066 --> 00:25:51,362 Our mission is to create champions on and off the court. 437 00:25:51,445 --> 00:25:53,822 That's what we stand for here at Bringston too. 438 00:25:53,907 --> 00:25:56,075 Bringston athletics has mentored kids for years, 439 00:25:56,158 --> 00:25:58,994 but one weekend a year is all they get. 440 00:25:59,536 --> 00:26:01,789 So this is a chance for your organization to help train 441 00:26:01,872 --> 00:26:04,458 future athletes and HBCU grads. 442 00:26:05,751 --> 00:26:08,588 An opportunity to do something for the culture and for sports. 443 00:26:13,551 --> 00:26:16,511 I've also received commitments from Bringston's football, 444 00:26:16,596 --> 00:26:19,389 and baseball, and tennis coaches as well as dozen 445 00:26:19,724 --> 00:26:22,768 of athletes that they'll donate five hours a month each 446 00:26:22,852 --> 00:26:25,395 to coach the kids who've enrolled. 447 00:26:26,064 --> 00:26:28,940 Okay. If you can sign up twenty-five high school athletes, 448 00:26:29,359 --> 00:26:33,403 we'd love to welcome Bringston to the Stellar Ambitious family. 449 00:26:33,780 --> 00:26:35,657 Absolutely. We're on it. 450 00:26:36,073 --> 00:26:37,533 Thank you so much for your time. 451 00:26:37,866 --> 00:26:39,660 - It's so nice to meet you. - Thank you. 452 00:26:44,832 --> 00:26:46,708 Damon Sims, ladies and gentleman. 453 00:26:47,250 --> 00:26:49,127 Coming hot with the last minute save. 454 00:26:50,546 --> 00:26:52,048 You know how I do it. 455 00:26:52,382 --> 00:26:54,007 And yet you stay so humble. 456 00:26:55,050 --> 00:26:58,178 Nah, I needed something positive to focus on last night. 457 00:26:59,681 --> 00:27:02,099 Right now in my life everything is so... 458 00:27:06,980 --> 00:27:08,982 I gotta get to Mya's match. 459 00:27:09,981 --> 00:27:12,902 But I can work on signing up people in the tennis program. 460 00:27:12,986 --> 00:27:14,529 Yeah. 461 00:27:14,611 --> 00:27:17,073 Think you and Cam can focus on football and baseball? 462 00:27:17,156 --> 00:27:18,740 Yeah. We're on it. 463 00:27:54,484 --> 00:27:56,903 Can I have President Allen's office? 464 00:28:02,826 --> 00:28:05,621 - Aqueelah, can I talk to you? - I can't. I have rehearsal. 465 00:28:06,372 --> 00:28:08,039 Look, I owe you an apology. 466 00:28:09,792 --> 00:28:12,210 I spent all morning 467 00:28:12,295 --> 00:28:15,006 at the tennis courts watching these young girls practicing 468 00:28:15,088 --> 00:28:18,593 and I just kept thinking about how they're just like us, 469 00:28:18,676 --> 00:28:21,052 dreaming of coming to Bringston, 470 00:28:21,512 --> 00:28:25,474 excited about pledging a sorority or going on a date with a cute guy, 471 00:28:26,057 --> 00:28:31,147 and what would happen to them if they encountered a guy like Kevin. 472 00:28:32,190 --> 00:28:35,400 He won't stop unless someone stops him, which is why 473 00:28:35,777 --> 00:28:38,112 I made an appointment 474 00:28:38,196 --> 00:28:41,114 with the Dean of Students and President Allen. 475 00:28:42,033 --> 00:28:44,994 And if you went with me, we'd really have a real case. 476 00:28:47,580 --> 00:28:51,541 Look, I admire your optimism, but girls in these he said, 477 00:28:51,625 --> 00:28:54,003 she said situations always lose. 478 00:28:55,712 --> 00:28:58,508 I'm not wrecking my life so Kevin can get a slap on the wrist. 479 00:28:58,590 --> 00:29:00,717 Aqueelah, I'll be by your side. 480 00:29:00,802 --> 00:29:03,053 I'm sorry, I can't. 481 00:29:03,137 --> 00:29:06,431 Four o'clock tomorrow, President Allen's office 482 00:29:06,516 --> 00:29:11,937 if you change your mind. And I hope one day 483 00:29:12,021 --> 00:29:15,607 you can speak your truth for your own healing. 484 00:29:31,748 --> 00:29:33,751 Oh, Jeez. 485 00:29:38,255 --> 00:29:40,508 - I'll help you find it. - Find what? 486 00:29:40,590 --> 00:29:42,384 Whatever you're manically looking for. 487 00:29:42,467 --> 00:29:43,886 But nobody's maniac, Amara. 488 00:29:44,929 --> 00:29:46,931 It's just a turn of phrase, Marcus. 489 00:29:47,014 --> 00:29:49,933 Hey. Look, I'm sorry. I'm just frustrated. You okay? 490 00:29:50,685 --> 00:29:54,688 Yeah. Just doing a little digging for a story and personal reasons, 491 00:29:55,772 --> 00:29:57,400 and stumbled on something. 492 00:29:57,482 --> 00:29:58,817 You know that new board member, Veronica? 493 00:30:00,236 --> 00:30:02,028 The heffa that posted your mugshot. 494 00:30:02,113 --> 00:30:04,531 Did you know Zeke recruited her onto Bringston's board? 495 00:30:04,991 --> 00:30:06,742 Turns out she was an associate 496 00:30:06,826 --> 00:30:09,744 of his late wife's. They served on philanthropic boards together. 497 00:30:09,828 --> 00:30:11,539 Okay, so Zeke has poor taste. 498 00:30:11,621 --> 00:30:13,791 Oh, there's more. I got a list 499 00:30:13,875 --> 00:30:17,043 of Bringston's financial donors, and Veronica isn't one of them. 500 00:30:17,878 --> 00:30:19,379 Wait a minute, if she's not donating money 501 00:30:19,462 --> 00:30:22,299 to Bringston, why is she so valuable 502 00:30:22,383 --> 00:30:23,718 to Zeke and this college? 503 00:30:25,011 --> 00:30:27,430 That's exactly what I need to find out. 504 00:30:31,224 --> 00:30:32,475 Hey, mom. 505 00:30:32,560 --> 00:30:34,187 I hope you don't mind, 506 00:30:34,269 --> 00:30:36,314 one of your frat brothers let me in. 507 00:30:36,396 --> 00:30:37,815 I was actually gonna reach out to you, 508 00:30:37,898 --> 00:30:39,108 make sure you're okay. 509 00:30:39,566 --> 00:30:41,860 Hey, and I'm sorry about the whole Damon ambush thing. 510 00:30:41,944 --> 00:30:43,653 I was just trying to help out a friend, 511 00:30:43,737 --> 00:30:46,407 but if that come at the cost of your peace of mind, no, especially. 512 00:30:46,489 --> 00:30:48,950 when that friend is ungrateful. 513 00:30:49,035 --> 00:30:50,660 You and Damon have a falling out? 514 00:30:50,744 --> 00:30:52,663 Yeah. Because he think I'm some weak fool 515 00:30:52,746 --> 00:30:55,206 that runs at the first sign of conflict. 516 00:31:01,339 --> 00:31:04,007 I think maybe it's time we both stop running. 517 00:31:04,467 --> 00:31:07,053 Mom, what are you talking about? 518 00:31:07,135 --> 00:31:08,596 Have a seat, son. 519 00:31:12,016 --> 00:31:13,642 We need to talk. 520 00:31:16,354 --> 00:31:20,107 Mya. I got some big news. 521 00:31:22,317 --> 00:31:23,860 A way to make sure you can afford 522 00:31:23,945 --> 00:31:26,364 to compete at this level. 523 00:31:26,446 --> 00:31:28,950 - I'm not interested in charity. - No. It's not charity. 524 00:31:29,032 --> 00:31:31,326 I know how this works, okay? 525 00:31:31,409 --> 00:31:33,411 I get excited and then funding gets cut, 526 00:31:33,495 --> 00:31:36,207 or whoever runs this program finds a new project. 527 00:31:36,666 --> 00:31:39,585 Can I finish warming up? 528 00:31:48,593 --> 00:31:50,637 Lisa, hey, yo, I just need two minutes and don't think 529 00:31:50,720 --> 00:31:52,806 that I won't sing Beyonce at the top of my lungs 530 00:31:52,890 --> 00:31:54,767 to get you listen. 531 00:31:54,849 --> 00:31:57,019 I wished you'd brought this type of energy when we were dating. 532 00:32:04,275 --> 00:32:07,280 I just wanted to say that I know 533 00:32:07,362 --> 00:32:11,032 that I kinda sucked as a girlfriend. 534 00:32:11,450 --> 00:32:15,745 The moment things between us got too real, you sabotaged it. 535 00:32:16,372 --> 00:32:18,958 I think that's a little strong. I didn't... 536 00:32:19,040 --> 00:32:22,711 Stand me up? Gaslight me into thinking 537 00:32:22,794 --> 00:32:24,796 we were less serious than we were? 538 00:32:25,214 --> 00:32:26,841 My therapist told me that talking to you 539 00:32:26,923 --> 00:32:29,801 would be good for me, but this feels awful. 540 00:32:30,552 --> 00:32:32,929 - You actually went to therapy? - I did. 541 00:32:33,597 --> 00:32:36,266 Now you're here asking questions even though you hate confrontation. 542 00:32:37,642 --> 00:32:40,104 What motivated that? 543 00:32:40,186 --> 00:32:46,443 Or should I ask who. I guess it is a who. 544 00:32:47,570 --> 00:32:52,033 I thought my fear of commitment was because I was scared to love 545 00:32:52,116 --> 00:32:54,325 and lose a soul mate like my dad did. 546 00:32:54,994 --> 00:32:57,871 I think that's actually because... 547 00:32:57,954 --> 00:33:01,208 You don't think you're good enough. Psych major. 548 00:33:01,917 --> 00:33:04,086 Didn't take me long to figure that out. 549 00:33:04,587 --> 00:33:09,090 Oh, okay, Madame Psych major, you got any advice? 550 00:33:10,675 --> 00:33:12,970 Nobody's gonna convince you you're worthy of love. 551 00:33:14,929 --> 00:33:16,973 That's on you to figure out. 552 00:33:17,308 --> 00:33:19,435 That sounds easy enough. 553 00:33:23,564 --> 00:33:26,192 Thank you, honestly. 554 00:33:30,570 --> 00:33:34,325 Hey, Keish, when you do let go of all your baggage and go all in, 555 00:33:36,869 --> 00:33:39,246 you're gonna be one badass girlfriend. 556 00:33:58,932 --> 00:34:01,685 That was great. 557 00:34:01,768 --> 00:34:04,187 Did you see that? The way I hit my forehand? 558 00:34:04,271 --> 00:34:08,066 - It was perfection, Mya. - Too bad you're wasting your talent. 559 00:34:08,692 --> 00:34:10,486 Mom, don't. 560 00:34:10,569 --> 00:34:12,946 You're good. You know that. But you're letting your pride 561 00:34:13,029 --> 00:34:15,491 get in your way, and pride keeps you from stepping 562 00:34:15,573 --> 00:34:17,576 into yur power. 563 00:34:18,785 --> 00:34:20,496 Do you really think I have what it takes 564 00:34:20,578 --> 00:34:22,163 to play college tennis, Simone? 565 00:34:22,248 --> 00:34:27,670 Yes. But in order for you to compete, you need coaching, 566 00:34:28,212 --> 00:34:31,590 equipment and lots of practice to hone your skills, Mya. 567 00:34:37,303 --> 00:34:39,305 Can I see their brochure again? 568 00:34:49,066 --> 00:34:50,483 Hey. 569 00:34:51,025 --> 00:34:53,821 Hey. How'd the match go? 570 00:34:54,363 --> 00:34:57,073 Mya won. And I got her and twelve other tennis girls 571 00:34:57,158 --> 00:34:59,659 to sign up. So, between me, you and Cam, 572 00:34:59,743 --> 00:35:01,703 we got thirty kids to commit. 573 00:35:01,786 --> 00:35:02,955 What? 574 00:35:03,037 --> 00:35:05,291 So Stellar Ambitions is officially partnering with Bringston. 575 00:35:05,373 --> 00:35:07,250 That's really dope. 576 00:35:08,293 --> 00:35:10,879 Thank you again for all your help. 577 00:35:10,963 --> 00:35:13,214 Oh, yeah, well, you know, me and you make a good team. 578 00:35:14,507 --> 00:35:16,134 Yeah. 579 00:35:16,551 --> 00:35:19,597 And I'm sticking around next week for fall break. 580 00:35:22,475 --> 00:35:25,476 Maybe we could, like, grab a coffee or something, 581 00:35:25,561 --> 00:35:27,520 something super casual. 582 00:35:28,104 --> 00:35:29,939 Actually, I'm gonna take my mom up on her offer, 583 00:35:30,024 --> 00:35:32,525 so I'm gonna head back to LA next week. 584 00:35:34,277 --> 00:35:37,114 No, for sure, that's good. 585 00:35:40,201 --> 00:35:44,288 - Well, I'll see you around. - Yup. 586 00:35:50,835 --> 00:35:52,630 You ever think it was a mistake, 587 00:35:53,047 --> 00:35:54,964 you coming to Chicago with me? 588 00:35:55,048 --> 00:35:59,011 No. Never. Damon, I wanted to support you. 589 00:36:00,094 --> 00:36:03,431 I just keep thinking that maybe it'd be easier on everyone 590 00:36:03,516 --> 00:36:05,892 if I would just stop looking for my birth parents. 591 00:36:07,477 --> 00:36:09,980 You don't really believe that. 592 00:36:16,529 --> 00:36:21,825 Look, have a safe flight, Simone Hicks. 593 00:36:43,347 --> 00:36:46,475 I couldn't sleep. You were right. 594 00:36:50,186 --> 00:36:52,189 You ready? 595 00:37:22,593 --> 00:37:23,929 I'm headed out. 596 00:37:24,013 --> 00:37:26,306 - You need anything? - No, I'm good, no. 597 00:37:26,390 --> 00:37:28,891 And again, sorry about the missing study hall log. 598 00:37:28,976 --> 00:37:31,270 I'll find it. It's all good. All right. Take it easy. 599 00:37:38,860 --> 00:37:42,989 Thanks for all the calls checking on me. 600 00:37:43,531 --> 00:37:45,326 Sorry I went M.I.A. 601 00:37:46,243 --> 00:37:48,202 No, we straight. Uh, I knew you were dealing 602 00:37:48,287 --> 00:37:50,246 with the whole Kevin situation. 603 00:37:50,330 --> 00:37:51,664 Yeah. 604 00:37:51,748 --> 00:37:53,500 Good for you for putting him on blast by the way. 605 00:37:53,584 --> 00:37:57,838 - What are you talking about? - This wasn't you? 606 00:38:00,424 --> 00:38:04,844 No, but I know who it was. I went to President Allen, 607 00:38:04,927 --> 00:38:07,930 and he's launching a complete investigation. 608 00:38:08,599 --> 00:38:12,060 So, if there are other girls, hopefully they'll come forward. 609 00:38:12,895 --> 00:38:14,438 You know, you did a good thing. 610 00:38:14,521 --> 00:38:17,566 Hey, you did too. Thanks again for having my back 611 00:38:17,650 --> 00:38:19,859 that night and the day since. 612 00:38:20,194 --> 00:38:21,320 Yeah. 613 00:38:26,240 --> 00:38:29,703 Hey, are you okay? I only work out that hard 614 00:38:29,786 --> 00:38:32,455 when something is messing with my head. 615 00:38:32,538 --> 00:38:34,999 I don't wanna bore you. 616 00:38:35,083 --> 00:38:38,795 No, you won't. Why don't we grab a bite and talk? 617 00:38:40,464 --> 00:38:43,841 Or not? We could just sit in silence. 618 00:38:46,845 --> 00:38:50,681 I know you've been through, a lot these past few days, 619 00:38:52,183 --> 00:38:53,935 so I wanna make sure that I'm reading this right. 620 00:38:54,561 --> 00:38:58,398 Is, like, this a date or just like two friends grabbing a meal? 621 00:39:00,275 --> 00:39:02,444 Can it be both? 622 00:39:08,075 --> 00:39:11,035 I bet. Just let me shower and then... 623 00:39:12,078 --> 00:39:13,579 "JR Meet me at my crib ASAP." 624 00:39:15,623 --> 00:39:18,544 Why don't you handle that first and then come find me? 625 00:39:21,337 --> 00:39:23,423 You know, I will miss you girl. 626 00:39:23,506 --> 00:39:25,716 Girl, I'm only gonna be gone for, like, four days. 627 00:39:25,801 --> 00:39:28,219 Roland has been found. Call off the dogs. 628 00:39:28,302 --> 00:39:29,638 Very funny. 629 00:39:30,139 --> 00:39:32,348 Hey, what was that with you the other day? 630 00:39:32,432 --> 00:39:33,809 It's just been a long week. 631 00:39:33,891 --> 00:39:37,396 I feel you. All right. I'll see you guys around. 632 00:39:45,112 --> 00:39:47,113 What's that look? 633 00:39:59,752 --> 00:40:02,170 Hi, Dr. Garton? This is Keisha McCalla. 634 00:40:02,504 --> 00:40:05,339 I know I said I didn't wanna work together anymore, 635 00:40:07,634 --> 00:40:09,343 but I changed my mind. 636 00:40:09,427 --> 00:40:11,971 Whatever I need to do to be in a healthy relationship, I'm in. 637 00:40:12,555 --> 00:40:14,557 Thank you. 638 00:40:17,643 --> 00:40:19,896 Oh, my God. 639 00:40:21,148 --> 00:40:23,275 I'm proud of you. Thank you. 640 00:40:34,203 --> 00:40:37,455 I thought about what you said, J, and I think... 641 00:40:48,842 --> 00:40:50,551 What's this about? 642 00:40:51,386 --> 00:40:53,889 My mom wouldn't talk to me about your adoption. 643 00:40:53,972 --> 00:40:57,808 I wasn't sure I was ready to listen. We're both here now. 644 00:40:58,560 --> 00:41:00,102 What? 645 00:41:00,187 --> 00:41:04,607 I owe you an apology. And some answers. 646 00:41:07,860 --> 00:41:10,239 I haven't heard Xavier's name in years. 647 00:41:11,073 --> 00:41:13,032 We met at Peach Brew Cafe. 648 00:41:13,700 --> 00:41:17,078 It was a hard time for me and he was there. 649 00:41:17,538 --> 00:41:20,206 We had an affair. I got pregnant. 650 00:41:24,085 --> 00:41:27,004 Damon, I think you're that baby. 651 00:41:29,007 --> 00:41:34,054 You're my son and JR's brother.