1 00:00:02,299 --> 00:00:06,178 [Duckwrth's "Power Power" playing] 2 00:00:06,220 --> 00:00:08,305 ♪ And when they dropping off all that drip for free ♪ 3 00:00:08,347 --> 00:00:10,307 ♪ You know you got power ♪ 4 00:00:10,349 --> 00:00:12,059 ♪ And when they tryna throw the whole damn bag at me ♪ 5 00:00:12,101 --> 00:00:14,979 ♪ Oh, yeah, I know I got power ♪ 6 00:00:15,021 --> 00:00:16,188 ♪ I got power ♪ 7 00:00:16,230 --> 00:00:18,232 Circle up. 8 00:00:18,274 --> 00:00:20,651 Come on. Hustle, hustle. 9 00:00:21,944 --> 00:00:23,946 Team is looking good. 10 00:00:23,988 --> 00:00:26,991 Keep this up, and we'll be back dominating like I know we can. 11 00:00:27,033 --> 00:00:29,702 Until then, I have good news. 12 00:00:29,744 --> 00:00:31,579 The Georgia Athletic Conference has singled out 13 00:00:31,620 --> 00:00:33,456 one of our players. 14 00:00:35,541 --> 00:00:38,794 Simone Hicks has been awarded Player of the Week. 15 00:00:38,836 --> 00:00:40,546 As you know, she's won her last 4 matches 16 00:00:40,588 --> 00:00:42,381 by a wide margin. 17 00:00:42,423 --> 00:00:45,301 Keep it up, Simone. Great job. Whoo! 18 00:00:45,342 --> 00:00:47,344 [Clap clap clap clap] 19 00:00:48,262 --> 00:00:50,264 Wow. 20 00:00:50,306 --> 00:00:52,683 Come on. Hit the showers. Let's go. 21 00:00:56,103 --> 00:00:57,271 Tootie: You know this don't make you 22 00:00:57,313 --> 00:00:58,647 better than any of us. 23 00:01:03,444 --> 00:01:06,197 Congrats, but I hope you're not surprised 24 00:01:06,238 --> 00:01:08,574 that the ladies don't want to celebrate anyone 25 00:01:08,616 --> 00:01:11,494 when the team as a whole is losing. 26 00:01:17,291 --> 00:01:19,710 Quintin: Yo, J., where we at with intake? 27 00:01:19,752 --> 00:01:21,045 Your dean is here telling you 28 00:01:21,087 --> 00:01:22,171 to make sure we're straight. 29 00:01:22,213 --> 00:01:22,671 I know. 30 00:01:22,671 --> 00:01:23,214 The guys that's been coming out 31 00:01:23,214 --> 00:01:23,589 to the interest events have been dope. 32 00:01:23,631 --> 00:01:24,131 -We're good. -You sure? 33 00:01:24,131 --> 00:01:27,176 Because everything's got to be perfect 34 00:01:27,218 --> 00:01:28,177 so when these cats go underground, 35 00:01:28,219 --> 00:01:29,470 we got no problem. 36 00:01:29,512 --> 00:01:30,679 That needs to happen soon. 37 00:01:30,721 --> 00:01:32,098 Yo, steady, bro. I got it, all right? 38 00:01:32,139 --> 00:01:34,558 -I'm working on it. -All right. 39 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:36,602 Tick tock, bro. 40 00:01:39,897 --> 00:01:41,816 Man: Let's go, baby. Let's get it, man. 41 00:01:41,857 --> 00:01:43,442 Let's get it, new one-rep max. 42 00:01:43,484 --> 00:01:45,694 [Clap clap clap clap clap] 43 00:01:47,530 --> 00:01:48,948 Uh! 44 00:01:48,989 --> 00:01:51,242 New one-rep max. You got it, baby. 45 00:01:51,283 --> 00:01:53,202 [Damon pants] 46 00:01:53,244 --> 00:01:54,995 Yaah! 47 00:01:55,037 --> 00:01:56,455 Up, up, up, up! Let's get it! 48 00:01:56,497 --> 00:01:58,374 Let's get it! Come on! Aah! 49 00:01:58,415 --> 00:02:00,918 Let's go! Let's go! 50 00:02:00,960 --> 00:02:03,754 Hoo! Let's go. 51 00:02:03,796 --> 00:02:06,215 Jessie: So bring it in. 52 00:02:06,257 --> 00:02:08,050 As you know, high-school recruits 53 00:02:08,092 --> 00:02:10,136 are arriving today for their official visits, 54 00:02:10,177 --> 00:02:12,638 so as you host them in the dorms, 55 00:02:12,680 --> 00:02:14,932 take them to classes, and show them around campus, 56 00:02:14,974 --> 00:02:18,310 let them see the best of you and Bringston. 57 00:02:18,352 --> 00:02:19,854 Marcus: All right. That's it. Hit the showers. 58 00:02:19,895 --> 00:02:22,356 Come on now. All right. I got you. 59 00:02:22,398 --> 00:02:25,484 Damon, J.R. 60 00:02:25,526 --> 00:02:27,319 What's up, Coach? 61 00:02:27,361 --> 00:02:29,572 Y'all do the research on Jerry Ikeda? 62 00:02:29,613 --> 00:02:30,865 Oh, yeah, Coach. 63 00:02:30,906 --> 00:02:32,283 Dude's a beast-- batting .508, 64 00:02:32,324 --> 00:02:33,659 33 RBIs, 11 homeruns, 65 00:02:33,701 --> 00:02:35,619 13 stolen bases, real deal. 66 00:02:35,661 --> 00:02:37,454 How many programs want this kid? 67 00:02:37,496 --> 00:02:39,915 Every PWI from here to California, 68 00:02:39,957 --> 00:02:42,251 and word is, he was just at Hawkins. 69 00:02:42,293 --> 00:02:44,837 That's why it's crucial that you boys prove to Jerry 70 00:02:44,879 --> 00:02:47,548 that Bringston is where he belongs. 71 00:02:55,764 --> 00:02:58,475 Damon: What's up, Player of the Week? 72 00:02:58,517 --> 00:03:00,436 That's what I like to see. 73 00:03:00,477 --> 00:03:02,855 See, why couldn't I get the same energy 74 00:03:02,897 --> 00:03:04,315 from my teammates you're giving me? 75 00:03:04,356 --> 00:03:05,399 They didn't give you flowers? 76 00:03:05,441 --> 00:03:06,859 Not even a damn petal. 77 00:03:06,901 --> 00:03:08,194 I wanted a sisterhood, but all I've gotten 78 00:03:08,235 --> 00:03:09,653 is co-workers on the court. 79 00:03:09,695 --> 00:03:10,988 You don't need them. 80 00:03:11,030 --> 00:03:12,239 Your Bringston family's fire. 81 00:03:12,281 --> 00:03:14,533 Period, but-- I don't know-- 82 00:03:14,575 --> 00:03:15,910 I can't explain it. 83 00:03:15,951 --> 00:03:17,411 I just-- 84 00:03:17,453 --> 00:03:18,746 I want to be a part of something 85 00:03:18,787 --> 00:03:20,289 bigger than myself, too. 86 00:03:20,331 --> 00:03:21,290 Hmm. 87 00:03:21,332 --> 00:03:22,708 [Cell phone chimes] 88 00:03:24,293 --> 00:03:26,837 Well, does that include Lando? 89 00:03:26,879 --> 00:03:28,422 I mean, I saw y'all getting pretty close 90 00:03:28,464 --> 00:03:29,673 during Black Joy Day. 91 00:03:29,715 --> 00:03:31,800 Uh-uh. Imma stop you right there. 92 00:03:31,842 --> 00:03:33,802 Oh... 93 00:03:33,844 --> 00:03:35,137 I need to mind my business. 94 00:03:35,179 --> 00:03:36,847 -Please and thank you. -OK. 95 00:03:39,183 --> 00:03:41,227 Talking about wanting a sisterhood. 96 00:03:41,268 --> 00:03:43,479 What, like a sorority? 97 00:03:43,520 --> 00:03:45,981 Like PKZ more specifically. 98 00:03:46,023 --> 00:03:47,483 I know. 99 00:03:47,524 --> 00:03:49,026 I admit I judged them a little bit at first, 100 00:03:49,068 --> 00:03:52,571 but--I don't know-- they bond with each other. 101 00:03:52,613 --> 00:03:54,907 Their dedication to the community 102 00:03:54,949 --> 00:03:56,825 and the legacy feels like it could be 103 00:03:56,867 --> 00:03:58,369 something I'm looking for. 104 00:03:58,410 --> 00:04:00,913 Well, I mean, it looks like 105 00:04:00,955 --> 00:04:03,290 they having a community service event, 106 00:04:03,332 --> 00:04:05,292 like, now. 107 00:04:05,334 --> 00:04:08,128 You should maybe go. 108 00:04:09,463 --> 00:04:11,590 Good eyes. Thanks. 109 00:04:11,632 --> 00:04:14,218 Mm-hmm. Good luck. 110 00:04:14,260 --> 00:04:16,762 Nico: The 25th annual Black Legends Luncheon 111 00:04:16,804 --> 00:04:18,264 is this Friday. 112 00:04:18,305 --> 00:04:20,349 We'll keep the same focus as last year, 113 00:04:20,391 --> 00:04:22,226 and we're going to go with the classic theme 114 00:04:22,268 --> 00:04:24,395 MLK and this teachings. 115 00:04:24,436 --> 00:04:27,106 I have a thought, if I may. 116 00:04:29,525 --> 00:04:32,361 Goes without saying you've done a great job 117 00:04:32,403 --> 00:04:33,862 upholding Bringston's 118 00:04:33,904 --> 00:04:35,322 Black History Month traditions, 119 00:04:35,364 --> 00:04:36,907 but what if we tried something different 120 00:04:36,949 --> 00:04:38,284 for the luncheon? 121 00:04:38,325 --> 00:04:40,077 The SGA isn't the only org on campus 122 00:04:40,119 --> 00:04:41,996 that should have a say in an event like this. 123 00:04:42,037 --> 00:04:43,872 There are so many other perspectives 124 00:04:43,914 --> 00:04:46,625 on Black history that we could tap into. 125 00:04:46,667 --> 00:04:50,254 Babe, I appreciate your thoughts, and I-- 126 00:04:50,296 --> 00:04:53,465 we will take them into consideration. 127 00:04:53,507 --> 00:04:57,344 Now let's move on. 128 00:05:00,222 --> 00:05:01,640 [Exhales] 129 00:05:01,682 --> 00:05:03,809 Is Simone to blame for that scowl? 130 00:05:03,851 --> 00:05:06,270 Simone has no effect on my mood. 131 00:05:06,312 --> 00:05:08,105 Really? I thought you might be worried 132 00:05:08,147 --> 00:05:09,857 about your record after her Player of the Week win. 133 00:05:09,898 --> 00:05:12,109 No one's supposed to tie my record, 134 00:05:12,151 --> 00:05:13,777 let alone breaking it. 135 00:05:13,819 --> 00:05:16,697 I won Player of the Week 3 times last year... 136 00:05:16,739 --> 00:05:18,907 consecutively, I might add. 137 00:05:18,949 --> 00:05:21,660 Mm. OK. Well, no one's close yet. 138 00:05:21,702 --> 00:05:23,370 How's that shoulder? 139 00:05:23,412 --> 00:05:25,581 I'm speaking with my orthopedist tomorrow, 140 00:05:25,622 --> 00:05:28,876 so hopefully, he'll clear me for competitive play. 141 00:05:28,917 --> 00:05:31,920 And if he doesn't? 142 00:05:34,798 --> 00:05:36,967 Have a good day, Rome. 143 00:05:41,889 --> 00:05:43,557 [Exhales] 144 00:05:45,100 --> 00:05:46,602 Coach Marcus. 145 00:05:46,643 --> 00:05:48,645 Jerry, so glad you made it. 146 00:05:48,687 --> 00:05:50,272 -Great to be here. -All right. 147 00:05:50,314 --> 00:05:51,732 Can't believe it's been two years 148 00:05:51,774 --> 00:05:52,858 since you saw me at that showcase. 149 00:05:52,900 --> 00:05:54,443 Yeah, and listen. 150 00:05:54,485 --> 00:05:55,819 If you have any questions or if there's anything 151 00:05:55,861 --> 00:05:56,862 you need, just let me know, all right? 152 00:05:56,904 --> 00:05:58,238 I'm always reachable. 153 00:05:58,280 --> 00:05:59,698 I do have a question. 154 00:05:59,740 --> 00:06:01,116 Why aren't you head coach anymore? 155 00:06:01,158 --> 00:06:04,036 I took a couple steps back 156 00:06:04,078 --> 00:06:05,537 for personal reasons, all right, 157 00:06:05,579 --> 00:06:07,373 but I'm very much committed to the team 158 00:06:07,414 --> 00:06:09,208 and to you becoming a Bringston Lion, 159 00:06:09,249 --> 00:06:10,751 all right? 160 00:06:10,793 --> 00:06:12,961 Jerry, this is Damon, our ace... 161 00:06:13,003 --> 00:06:15,089 -What's up, bro? -What's up? What's up? 162 00:06:15,130 --> 00:06:16,423 J.R., our centerfielder. 163 00:06:16,465 --> 00:06:17,758 What's up? 164 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:19,259 They're gonna be your hosts. 165 00:06:19,301 --> 00:06:20,636 I'm gonna leave you in their capable hands. 166 00:06:20,677 --> 00:06:22,721 All right. Take care of him now. 167 00:06:22,763 --> 00:06:25,015 Um, welcome to Bringston, bro. 168 00:06:25,057 --> 00:06:26,350 Thanks for coming out. 169 00:06:26,392 --> 00:06:27,810 I'm happy to be here. 170 00:06:27,851 --> 00:06:29,436 So you'll be staying with me. 171 00:06:29,478 --> 00:06:31,730 My roommate's out of town, and... 172 00:06:31,772 --> 00:06:33,690 I know you probably seen me on the news, 173 00:06:33,732 --> 00:06:35,526 the whole MLB-prospect thing, 174 00:06:35,567 --> 00:06:37,611 but I'm just a regular dude, 175 00:06:37,653 --> 00:06:39,238 so don't feel intimidated. 176 00:06:39,279 --> 00:06:41,615 KEK is one of the Exquisite Eight, right? 177 00:06:42,574 --> 00:06:43,033 Look at this dude. 178 00:06:43,075 --> 00:06:43,742 What you know about Exquisite Eight? 179 00:06:43,742 --> 00:06:46,203 Man, I know KEK is, like, the best frat out there. 180 00:06:46,245 --> 00:06:47,538 Y'all are committed to brotherhood. 181 00:06:47,579 --> 00:06:48,997 Chapters throw the best parties. 182 00:06:49,039 --> 00:06:50,833 Ah, youngblood knows his stuff. 183 00:06:50,874 --> 00:06:52,876 Hey, if you ever want to learn more, 184 00:06:52,918 --> 00:06:54,128 I'll take you by the frat house. 185 00:06:54,169 --> 00:06:55,254 -For real? -Yeah. 186 00:06:55,295 --> 00:06:56,463 When? 187 00:06:56,505 --> 00:06:59,383 Like--like now. Come on. 188 00:06:59,425 --> 00:07:01,135 Wait, wait, wait, y'all. 189 00:07:01,176 --> 00:07:03,178 J., we were supposed to show him around campus. 190 00:07:03,220 --> 00:07:04,304 Can we do the rest of that stuff 191 00:07:04,346 --> 00:07:05,889 on the schedule tomorrow? 192 00:07:05,931 --> 00:07:07,766 Besides, Caf food can't compare to Q's brisket. 193 00:07:07,808 --> 00:07:09,643 Come on. 194 00:07:09,685 --> 00:07:10,936 All right. Let's go see KEK house, then. 195 00:07:10,978 --> 00:07:12,688 Whoa. You got class. 196 00:07:12,729 --> 00:07:14,148 Stuff that big head of yours with some knowledge. 197 00:07:14,189 --> 00:07:17,985 Ha ha! You mind? Thanks. 198 00:07:18,026 --> 00:07:19,945 Take you to the house, right out here, 199 00:07:19,987 --> 00:07:22,156 no bus or nothing. 200 00:07:22,197 --> 00:07:25,617 Aqueelah: PKZ is known for community service. 201 00:07:25,659 --> 00:07:27,244 Today we're decorating backpacks 202 00:07:27,286 --> 00:07:28,745 for the kids in foster care. 203 00:07:28,787 --> 00:07:31,039 Most don't know that the kids oftentimes 204 00:07:31,081 --> 00:07:33,542 have to keep their belongings in trash bags. 205 00:07:33,584 --> 00:07:35,961 Hopefully, this is a source of comfort for them, 206 00:07:36,003 --> 00:07:37,671 a reminder that they matter, 207 00:07:37,713 --> 00:07:40,382 so grab your backpacks and some supplies 208 00:07:40,424 --> 00:07:41,967 and let's get to work. 209 00:07:42,009 --> 00:07:44,511 [Applause] 210 00:07:44,553 --> 00:07:47,347 [Indistinct conversation] 211 00:07:47,389 --> 00:07:49,725 Ooh. 212 00:07:52,102 --> 00:07:53,687 I like the rhinestones. 213 00:07:53,729 --> 00:07:55,397 They're very glam. 214 00:07:55,439 --> 00:07:57,274 One of the athletes I mentor says 215 00:07:57,316 --> 00:07:59,151 rhinestones make everything better. 216 00:07:59,193 --> 00:08:00,486 Oh, so you're not new 217 00:08:00,527 --> 00:08:02,029 to the community-service life, then. 218 00:08:02,070 --> 00:08:06,116 Nope. I honestly wish I had more time for it. 219 00:08:06,158 --> 00:08:10,120 You have to be the change you want to see, you know? 220 00:08:10,162 --> 00:08:11,955 I love that. Yeah. 221 00:08:11,997 --> 00:08:14,833 It's like we have the same brain or something. 222 00:08:14,875 --> 00:08:16,752 I'm Melody, by the way. 223 00:08:16,793 --> 00:08:19,379 Simone, rhinestone extraordinaire. 224 00:08:19,421 --> 00:08:21,131 Ha ha ha! 225 00:08:21,173 --> 00:08:23,926 So what brought you to PKZ? 226 00:08:23,967 --> 00:08:25,552 I guess I just want to be a part 227 00:08:25,594 --> 00:08:27,095 of something bigger than myself, 228 00:08:27,137 --> 00:08:28,972 you know, something with a legacy 229 00:08:29,014 --> 00:08:32,392 I can inherit and pass on. 230 00:08:33,644 --> 00:08:35,896 Guess we really do have the same brain. 231 00:08:37,606 --> 00:08:40,734 Ha ha ha! 232 00:08:40,776 --> 00:08:42,194 Simone: Seriously? 233 00:08:42,236 --> 00:08:43,654 Wait. You know Tootie? 234 00:08:43,695 --> 00:08:45,572 Against my will, yeah. 235 00:08:45,614 --> 00:08:48,534 Tootie: OMG, hey, sis. 236 00:08:48,575 --> 00:08:51,870 Ha! Ahh... Loving the skirt. 237 00:08:51,912 --> 00:08:54,248 -Hey. -You know Simone? 238 00:08:54,289 --> 00:08:56,416 We're teammates on the tennis squad, 239 00:08:56,458 --> 00:08:58,418 and now, since she's made Top 6, 240 00:08:58,460 --> 00:09:00,170 we're practically sisters. 241 00:09:00,212 --> 00:09:02,005 I would not describe what we are as sisters. I-- 242 00:09:02,047 --> 00:09:03,382 Did y'all know that Simone won 243 00:09:03,423 --> 00:09:04,675 Player of the Week from the conference? 244 00:09:04,716 --> 00:09:06,843 -Oh. -Truly a rising star. 245 00:09:06,885 --> 00:09:09,012 It was nothing, really. 246 00:09:09,054 --> 00:09:11,265 No. It's inspiring, 247 00:09:11,306 --> 00:09:12,683 especially with all the time you spend 248 00:09:12,724 --> 00:09:14,476 mentoring young tennis players. 249 00:09:14,518 --> 00:09:16,270 I love watching you rise 250 00:09:16,311 --> 00:09:19,731 because there's room for all of us to shine. 251 00:09:19,773 --> 00:09:23,110 -OK. It's giving. -Ah! Ha ha ha! 252 00:09:23,151 --> 00:09:24,778 All right. All right. Let's get back to it. 253 00:09:24,820 --> 00:09:26,613 Yep. 254 00:09:36,498 --> 00:09:38,125 Aqueelah: OK, ladies. Let's meet back here tomorrow. 255 00:09:38,166 --> 00:09:42,546 We'll go deliver the backpacks. Thank you so much for your time. 256 00:09:42,588 --> 00:09:44,464 Hey, Aqueelah, 257 00:09:44,506 --> 00:09:46,174 I'm really glad I came. 258 00:09:46,216 --> 00:09:46,842 This is such a great cause. 259 00:09:46,883 --> 00:09:48,010 Thank you. 260 00:09:48,051 --> 00:09:49,511 I hope to see you tomorrow. 261 00:09:49,553 --> 00:09:51,555 Oh, you will. I just need the time. 262 00:09:51,597 --> 00:09:53,432 Which I gave at the start of the meeting. 263 00:09:53,473 --> 00:09:54,975 If you hadn't been late, 264 00:09:55,017 --> 00:09:56,226 then you wouldn't have missed the information, 265 00:09:56,268 --> 00:09:57,436 but women like Tootie showed up 266 00:09:57,477 --> 00:09:59,187 two hours early to help us. 267 00:09:59,229 --> 00:10:01,690 Well, I'm sorry I was late, but I-- 268 00:10:01,732 --> 00:10:03,483 If you're genuinely interested, 269 00:10:03,525 --> 00:10:05,319 you'll figure out what time we're meeting. 270 00:10:05,360 --> 00:10:09,156 I hope you rise to the challenge. 271 00:10:14,620 --> 00:10:16,330 Get a chance to look over those talking points 272 00:10:16,371 --> 00:10:18,373 for our recruitment presentation? 273 00:10:18,415 --> 00:10:20,626 Yeah. I did, and I have some thoughts. 274 00:10:20,667 --> 00:10:22,002 Few of the recruits asked me 275 00:10:22,044 --> 00:10:23,587 why am I no longer head coach, 276 00:10:23,629 --> 00:10:25,130 and I think we should use the truth 277 00:10:25,172 --> 00:10:26,840 about my medical leave as a way to talk 278 00:10:26,882 --> 00:10:29,301 about the mental-wellness resources we offer. 279 00:10:29,343 --> 00:10:31,470 Look. That's important. 280 00:10:33,513 --> 00:10:36,141 I agree that mental health is important, 281 00:10:36,183 --> 00:10:37,643 but the key to any sales pitch 282 00:10:37,684 --> 00:10:39,436 is to keep things positive. 283 00:10:40,812 --> 00:10:42,314 OK. 284 00:10:42,356 --> 00:10:43,857 Thea: My orthopedist said there's still 285 00:10:43,899 --> 00:10:45,359 too much inflammation in my shoulder, 286 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:47,319 so I've been researching alternative methods 287 00:10:47,361 --> 00:10:50,989 to reduce the inflammation. 288 00:10:51,031 --> 00:10:53,158 Here. 289 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:55,494 Turmeric, medicated plasters, 290 00:10:55,535 --> 00:10:57,454 acupuncture, 291 00:10:57,496 --> 00:11:00,207 therapeutic ultrasound, 292 00:11:00,248 --> 00:11:01,625 cryotherapy. 293 00:11:01,667 --> 00:11:03,794 What do you think I should try? 294 00:11:03,835 --> 00:11:08,882 Uh, turmeric, maybe acupuncture. 295 00:11:08,924 --> 00:11:12,344 Well, what do you think about, like, cortisone? 296 00:11:12,386 --> 00:11:15,347 I think that it's risky. 297 00:11:15,389 --> 00:11:16,973 Well, Granny Mays gets injections 298 00:11:17,015 --> 00:11:18,684 in her knee, like, a couple times a year. 299 00:11:18,725 --> 00:11:21,186 It's pretty common. 300 00:11:21,228 --> 00:11:24,064 Yeah, but, baby, if you use too much of it, 301 00:11:24,106 --> 00:11:25,607 it could cause infection, 302 00:11:25,649 --> 00:11:28,026 degrade tissue, even rupture a tendon. 303 00:11:28,068 --> 00:11:29,319 But if it could help-- 304 00:11:29,361 --> 00:11:32,572 No. No. Those are shortcuts. 305 00:11:32,614 --> 00:11:34,783 You don't need them, 306 00:11:34,825 --> 00:11:38,245 and that's the boyfriend and the athlete talking. 307 00:11:39,538 --> 00:11:40,706 Yeah. 308 00:11:40,747 --> 00:11:43,291 Well, how-- how's the recruit? 309 00:11:43,333 --> 00:11:46,002 Have you heard from J.R.? 310 00:11:46,044 --> 00:11:50,173 Uh...no, not a text. 311 00:11:50,215 --> 00:11:52,175 Well, if you're trying to hide 312 00:11:52,217 --> 00:11:54,636 how much that bothers you, you're failing. 313 00:11:56,179 --> 00:11:57,973 I don't know. Something's up with J.R. 314 00:11:58,014 --> 00:12:00,142 I mean, he's been mad competitive lately, 315 00:12:00,183 --> 00:12:02,644 and I don't get why he didn't invite me over. 316 00:12:02,686 --> 00:12:04,604 Well, you should go clear the air with J.R. 317 00:12:04,646 --> 00:12:07,232 and go get Jerry. 318 00:12:07,274 --> 00:12:09,151 And why would I do that? 319 00:12:09,192 --> 00:12:11,820 Because you let a 17-year-old 320 00:12:11,862 --> 00:12:13,280 high-school student spend the night 321 00:12:13,321 --> 00:12:14,865 partying at a frat house, how do you think 322 00:12:14,906 --> 00:12:17,909 Coach Marcus is gonna feel about that? 323 00:12:17,951 --> 00:12:19,661 Yeah. I better get over there. 324 00:12:19,703 --> 00:12:20,787 Yeah. 325 00:12:21,955 --> 00:12:24,166 Amara: This looks delicious. 326 00:12:24,207 --> 00:12:25,876 You took care of everyone else 327 00:12:25,917 --> 00:12:27,627 on Black Joy Day. 328 00:12:27,669 --> 00:12:31,089 I wanted to make sure someone took care of you. 329 00:12:32,424 --> 00:12:33,508 Thank you. 330 00:12:35,177 --> 00:12:37,512 I mean, I read that article about it, 331 00:12:37,554 --> 00:12:39,097 and it sounds like you had to spend 332 00:12:39,139 --> 00:12:40,932 the whole day with that reporter. 333 00:12:40,974 --> 00:12:43,810 Hmm, is this cayenne I'm tasting 334 00:12:43,852 --> 00:12:46,021 on these home fries or a hint of... 335 00:12:46,062 --> 00:12:47,481 jealously? 336 00:12:47,522 --> 00:12:49,524 Oh, I can read between the lines. 337 00:12:49,566 --> 00:12:52,277 Ralph wants more than just the story. 338 00:12:52,319 --> 00:12:55,113 Hope you told him you have a man. 339 00:12:55,155 --> 00:12:57,407 I thought we weren't telling anyone 340 00:12:57,449 --> 00:13:00,744 about this...us. 341 00:13:00,786 --> 00:13:03,580 It's just a joke. 342 00:13:03,622 --> 00:13:04,998 Heh heh. 343 00:13:06,249 --> 00:13:09,586 To secret, drama-free lovers. 344 00:13:10,670 --> 00:13:12,005 Hmm. 345 00:13:13,632 --> 00:13:15,509 [Gasps] 346 00:13:15,550 --> 00:13:18,261 Oh, babe, these are beautiful. 347 00:13:18,303 --> 00:13:19,387 They're a peace offering. 348 00:13:19,429 --> 00:13:20,597 I know you're in your feelings 349 00:13:20,639 --> 00:13:22,265 about the SGA meeting. 350 00:13:22,307 --> 00:13:25,060 I was, but now I'm not. 351 00:13:25,101 --> 00:13:28,480 Am I gonna like what comes next? 352 00:13:28,522 --> 00:13:30,941 Some of the members of SGA came to me 353 00:13:30,982 --> 00:13:32,776 about my idea to transform the luncheon 354 00:13:32,818 --> 00:13:36,238 into a showcase for the lesser-known clubs on campus. 355 00:13:36,279 --> 00:13:38,156 -What? -Just listen. 356 00:13:38,198 --> 00:13:39,991 Have you ever seen In Between the Mimes perform 357 00:13:40,033 --> 00:13:41,910 or the Bringston Players? 358 00:13:41,952 --> 00:13:43,620 These groups deserve a chance to give us 359 00:13:43,662 --> 00:13:45,956 their unique take on our history. 360 00:13:45,997 --> 00:13:50,210 If you sign off, I'll take care of the rest. 361 00:13:50,252 --> 00:13:52,879 Oh, Nate, what am I gonna do with you? 362 00:13:52,921 --> 00:13:55,423 OK. you have my support. 363 00:13:55,465 --> 00:13:56,633 Mm... 364 00:13:57,551 --> 00:13:59,302 Good. 365 00:14:00,262 --> 00:14:01,680 Oh... 366 00:14:01,721 --> 00:14:03,515 -I got action. I got it. -Come on now. 367 00:14:03,557 --> 00:14:05,433 [All talking at once] 368 00:14:05,475 --> 00:14:07,644 [Door opens] 369 00:14:08,645 --> 00:14:10,021 [Door closes] 370 00:14:10,063 --> 00:14:11,523 Hey, Damon, what you doing here? 371 00:14:11,565 --> 00:14:12,899 Oh, I thought I'd come through 372 00:14:12,941 --> 00:14:14,150 and chill with you and Jerry. 373 00:14:14,192 --> 00:14:15,944 Yeah, but Jerry actually wanted 374 00:14:15,986 --> 00:14:17,487 to roll by the training gym, 375 00:14:17,529 --> 00:14:19,072 do a whole tour of the facility this afternoon. 376 00:14:19,114 --> 00:14:20,949 You should run point on that. 377 00:14:20,991 --> 00:14:22,409 Imma go and grab Jerry while you get going. 378 00:14:22,450 --> 00:14:24,744 Quintin: Damon, you made it. 379 00:14:24,786 --> 00:14:27,122 Man, J.R. finally made good on his promise. 380 00:14:27,163 --> 00:14:29,207 We've been telling him to bring you by for weeks. 381 00:14:29,249 --> 00:14:30,625 Quintin: He told you about the interest meeting 382 00:14:30,667 --> 00:14:32,502 this weekend, right? 383 00:14:34,713 --> 00:14:37,632 Yeah. Yeah. He did. I just-- 384 00:14:37,674 --> 00:14:38,967 You know, I've been busy-- y'all know me-- 385 00:14:39,009 --> 00:14:40,927 but today I had time for a visit, 386 00:14:40,969 --> 00:14:44,055 thought I'd come through and see what KEK was all about. 387 00:14:46,933 --> 00:14:48,310 Excuse me. 388 00:14:50,103 --> 00:14:52,105 Jerry! Ha ha! 389 00:14:57,736 --> 00:14:59,654 Melody, right? Sorry. 390 00:14:59,696 --> 00:15:01,364 I don't know if you remember me. 391 00:15:01,406 --> 00:15:03,783 Yeah, rhinestone extraordinaire. 392 00:15:03,825 --> 00:15:05,160 After all that praise from Tootie, 393 00:15:05,201 --> 00:15:06,786 you're kind of hard to forget. 394 00:15:06,828 --> 00:15:08,204 Right. Look. 395 00:15:08,246 --> 00:15:09,998 I was hoping you could help me. 396 00:15:10,040 --> 00:15:12,667 I missed the info for the bag drop-off, 397 00:15:12,709 --> 00:15:15,337 so I was wondering if you could tell me 398 00:15:15,378 --> 00:15:17,297 what time everyone is meeting. 399 00:15:17,339 --> 00:15:19,799 Are we, like, allowed to do that? 400 00:15:19,841 --> 00:15:21,468 Why wouldn't we be? 401 00:15:21,509 --> 00:15:23,094 I just want the sisters to know 402 00:15:23,136 --> 00:15:24,429 that I'm serious about this, 403 00:15:24,471 --> 00:15:25,889 and attendance to these events 404 00:15:25,931 --> 00:15:28,725 is so important, so-- 405 00:15:28,767 --> 00:15:31,144 Yeah. Yeah. 406 00:15:31,186 --> 00:15:33,730 Just don't tell anybody I told you. 407 00:15:33,772 --> 00:15:35,649 I don't want to get in trouble with PKZ 408 00:15:35,690 --> 00:15:37,525 before I even get a chance to pledge and-- 409 00:15:37,567 --> 00:15:39,027 Got it. 410 00:15:39,069 --> 00:15:42,155 OK. Ha ha! Right on, and... 411 00:15:44,157 --> 00:15:45,158 [Indistinct conversation] 412 00:15:45,200 --> 00:15:46,826 Ha ha ha! 413 00:15:46,868 --> 00:15:49,371 Wes: Damon, we need you in KEK, bro. 414 00:15:49,412 --> 00:15:50,705 Quintin: Having a celebrity in the house 415 00:15:50,747 --> 00:15:51,790 would raise our rep on campus. 416 00:15:51,831 --> 00:15:53,208 Right. 417 00:15:53,249 --> 00:15:54,751 J.R.: Yeah, but Damon's not a celebrity. 418 00:15:54,793 --> 00:15:55,919 Damon: Come on. That's not true, bro. 419 00:15:55,961 --> 00:15:57,462 You know that. Ha ha ha! 420 00:15:57,504 --> 00:15:58,922 Look. Coach Marcus just texted me. 421 00:15:58,964 --> 00:16:00,382 We should get Jerry to the athletics tour. 422 00:16:00,423 --> 00:16:01,925 Come on. 423 00:16:01,967 --> 00:16:04,594 Nah. Think I'll stay. 424 00:16:04,636 --> 00:16:06,388 I wanted to see your probate step show video. 425 00:16:06,429 --> 00:16:08,807 I heard you was wobbling, 426 00:16:08,848 --> 00:16:11,267 and not like the line dance. 427 00:16:11,309 --> 00:16:13,728 It's time for you to go, bro. 428 00:16:13,770 --> 00:16:15,563 -I just got here. -Fine. 429 00:16:15,605 --> 00:16:17,273 How about I kick your ass at flip cup, 430 00:16:17,315 --> 00:16:18,900 see how many shots it take you 431 00:16:18,942 --> 00:16:20,735 to start wobbling, not like the line dance? 432 00:16:20,777 --> 00:16:22,362 Come on, fellas. Help me move this... 433 00:16:22,404 --> 00:16:24,322 Let's go, then. 434 00:16:24,364 --> 00:16:25,323 Flash Garments: ♪ Aw, you gonna decide you want to go? ♪ 435 00:16:25,365 --> 00:16:26,491 ♪ Right now ♪ 436 00:16:26,533 --> 00:16:27,701 ♪ One night in town ♪ 437 00:16:27,742 --> 00:16:28,910 ♪ Fresh to the ground ♪ 438 00:16:28,952 --> 00:16:30,829 ♪ Battle of the bands ♪ 439 00:16:30,870 --> 00:16:32,580 ♪ Jump in the crowd ♪ 440 00:16:32,622 --> 00:16:34,332 ♪ On top of the world right now ♪ 441 00:16:34,374 --> 00:16:36,167 ♪ I'm on top of the world right now ♪ 442 00:16:36,209 --> 00:16:38,086 ♪ I'm on top of the world right now ♪ 443 00:16:38,128 --> 00:16:39,754 ♪ Hey ♪ 444 00:16:42,132 --> 00:16:43,883 [Cheering] 445 00:16:43,925 --> 00:16:46,219 Damon: All right. So what? 446 00:16:46,261 --> 00:16:48,179 Little drinking-game win didn't mean anything. 447 00:16:48,221 --> 00:16:49,973 Yeah. Whatever, bro. 448 00:16:50,015 --> 00:16:51,307 You know, I bet if we take this out to the field, 449 00:16:51,349 --> 00:16:52,642 it'd be a different story. 450 00:16:52,684 --> 00:16:54,102 Wes: Challenge. 451 00:16:54,144 --> 00:16:55,437 Yeah, J. He's trying to play you. 452 00:16:55,478 --> 00:16:56,646 Come on. I see you can drink. 453 00:16:56,688 --> 00:16:57,731 Can you play baseball? 454 00:16:57,772 --> 00:16:59,190 -Let's go. -Come on. 455 00:17:02,027 --> 00:17:04,320 OK, girl. You're 15 minutes early. 456 00:17:04,362 --> 00:17:07,574 Why am I talking to my damn self? 457 00:17:12,495 --> 00:17:15,790 Because I'm in this lecture hall by my damn self. 458 00:17:15,832 --> 00:17:17,459 [Tyrone Briggs' "Main Attraction" playing] 459 00:17:17,500 --> 00:17:19,127 Briggs: ♪ Oh, that's how we roll... ♪ 460 00:17:19,169 --> 00:17:21,171 All right, Mr. .508. Let's see what you got. 461 00:17:21,212 --> 00:17:23,298 Briggs: ♪ Turn up for the people ♪ 462 00:17:23,339 --> 00:17:24,966 ♪ And we got some movie playing, Tarantino ♪ 463 00:17:25,008 --> 00:17:27,052 ♪ Now, show numbers top 10 ♪ 464 00:17:27,093 --> 00:17:28,970 ♪ I get to the Black guy with the top square ♪ 465 00:17:29,012 --> 00:17:30,722 ♪ I need any land if I'm not dead... ♪ 466 00:17:30,764 --> 00:17:32,599 -Damn. -That was nice. 467 00:17:32,640 --> 00:17:34,350 Jerry: Hey, J.R., you up, player. 468 00:17:34,392 --> 00:17:36,144 Briggs: ♪ Well, you're not like me ♪ 469 00:17:36,186 --> 00:17:37,479 ♪ Everywhere that I go, it's all eyes on me ♪ 470 00:17:37,520 --> 00:17:39,189 ♪ Hey, trying to compete... ♪ 471 00:17:39,230 --> 00:17:41,483 Damon: Hey, J., you know the bruhs like me so much, 472 00:17:41,524 --> 00:17:43,068 they already gave me a line name? 473 00:17:43,109 --> 00:17:45,320 Just throw the ball, Damon. 474 00:17:45,361 --> 00:17:47,614 Briggs: ♪ A sheep to a lion ♪ 475 00:17:47,655 --> 00:17:49,449 ♪ I'm the one everybody got they eyes on ♪ 476 00:17:49,491 --> 00:17:51,951 ♪ Right, on your mark, get set... ♪ 477 00:17:51,993 --> 00:17:53,036 Uh! 478 00:17:53,078 --> 00:17:55,455 Ooh! Ooh! 479 00:17:55,497 --> 00:17:57,248 Hey, yo, you want to pitch the ball better? 480 00:17:57,290 --> 00:17:58,875 How about you start swinging better, man? 481 00:17:58,917 --> 00:18:00,794 You got to follow through. 482 00:18:00,835 --> 00:18:03,505 Briggs: ♪ Yo, we're gonna get drunk ♪ 483 00:18:03,546 --> 00:18:05,048 Wes: Come on, J.R. You got it. Come on. 484 00:18:05,090 --> 00:18:06,549 Briggs: ♪ I came to put on a show ♪ 485 00:18:06,591 --> 00:18:07,550 Uh! 486 00:18:07,592 --> 00:18:08,843 [Ball hits backstop] 487 00:18:08,885 --> 00:18:10,220 You trying to hit me with the ball? 488 00:18:10,261 --> 00:18:12,388 Hey, you sure you're a Bringston Lion? 489 00:18:12,430 --> 00:18:14,766 Ha ha ha! Damn. 490 00:18:14,808 --> 00:18:15,975 You know what? I'm sick of your ass. 491 00:18:16,017 --> 00:18:17,644 Wes: J.R., J.R. 492 00:18:17,685 --> 00:18:18,686 J.R.: Say something else out your big-ass mouth. 493 00:18:18,728 --> 00:18:20,563 What? Come on, J. 494 00:18:20,605 --> 00:18:22,565 I'm just giving you what I'm getting, right? 495 00:18:25,360 --> 00:18:26,694 If ego and dumbass fighting 496 00:18:26,736 --> 00:18:28,905 is what Bringston baseball's about, 497 00:18:28,947 --> 00:18:31,449 I'm not interested. 498 00:18:31,491 --> 00:18:35,370 Look. Jerry. Jerry! 499 00:18:43,378 --> 00:18:45,505 Hey. 500 00:18:45,547 --> 00:18:47,924 Rome, I can't talk right now, 501 00:18:47,966 --> 00:18:49,592 boyfriend emergency. 502 00:18:49,634 --> 00:18:51,052 You know, you came to me for help, 503 00:18:51,094 --> 00:18:53,763 and now it feels like you're avoiding me. 504 00:18:53,805 --> 00:18:55,473 Yeah. That's because your help means 505 00:18:55,515 --> 00:18:57,475 another cortisone injection. 506 00:18:57,517 --> 00:18:58,852 No, thank you. 507 00:18:58,893 --> 00:19:00,520 Why? We're not talking about PEDs. 508 00:19:00,562 --> 00:19:02,397 Cortisone isn't even illegal 509 00:19:02,438 --> 00:19:03,606 and just barely will even show up in your blood test. 510 00:19:03,648 --> 00:19:05,233 There are still side effects. 511 00:19:05,275 --> 00:19:06,901 Please. You had two injections in 6 weeks. 512 00:19:06,943 --> 00:19:08,528 That doesn't even cause a headache. 513 00:19:08,570 --> 00:19:10,572 I took 7 to get through my injury last semester. 514 00:19:10,613 --> 00:19:12,448 OK. Well, I don't use shortcuts. 515 00:19:12,490 --> 00:19:14,200 Oh, and I thought you were an elite athlete 516 00:19:14,242 --> 00:19:15,451 who wouldn't let anything distract her 517 00:19:15,493 --> 00:19:16,744 from playing pro tennis. 518 00:19:16,786 --> 00:19:18,037 I am. 519 00:19:18,079 --> 00:19:19,664 Hmm, doesn't look like it, 520 00:19:19,706 --> 00:19:20,915 but if you're cool with being 521 00:19:20,957 --> 00:19:22,250 some baseball player's girlfriend 522 00:19:22,292 --> 00:19:25,336 and former Player of the Week, fine. 523 00:19:35,972 --> 00:19:38,016 Hey, Coach, we got your text. 524 00:19:38,057 --> 00:19:41,102 Y'all care to explain this, huh? 525 00:19:41,144 --> 00:19:43,688 Jerry e-mailed me and said, "Thanks for the visit, 526 00:19:43,730 --> 00:19:45,648 but Bringston isn't a good fit." 527 00:19:45,690 --> 00:19:47,859 -What happened? -Damon happened. 528 00:19:47,901 --> 00:19:50,069 Oh, I know you're not trying to say this is my fault. 529 00:19:50,111 --> 00:19:51,196 Yeah. Jerry was having a great time 530 00:19:51,237 --> 00:19:52,780 until you showed up. 531 00:19:52,822 --> 00:19:54,240 OK, and where was he having a great time? 532 00:19:54,282 --> 00:19:56,492 Marcus: Enough! Enough, all right? 533 00:19:56,534 --> 00:19:58,578 Now, what the hell is going on with you two? 534 00:19:58,620 --> 00:20:00,705 Just last week, y'all was thick as thieves. 535 00:20:00,747 --> 00:20:02,081 Look. You know what? 536 00:20:02,123 --> 00:20:03,833 I don't care, all right? 537 00:20:03,875 --> 00:20:06,878 Find Jerry and fix this. 538 00:20:10,965 --> 00:20:12,258 Hey, yo, you really messed up. 539 00:20:12,300 --> 00:20:13,801 No, no, J. You messed up. 540 00:20:13,843 --> 00:20:15,470 Were you ever gonna tell me 541 00:20:15,511 --> 00:20:17,222 that KEK was interested in me? 542 00:20:17,263 --> 00:20:18,556 No. 543 00:20:18,598 --> 00:20:22,143 Why? No, bro. Why? 544 00:20:22,185 --> 00:20:24,062 I thought that KEK was all about legacy. 545 00:20:24,103 --> 00:20:25,480 You're my family. 546 00:20:25,521 --> 00:20:26,856 You don't want me part of that legacy? 547 00:20:26,898 --> 00:20:27,273 Look, Damon. 548 00:20:27,315 --> 00:20:27,857 You're one of those dudes 549 00:20:27,857 --> 00:20:28,483 who take up all the oxygen in a room, 550 00:20:28,483 --> 00:20:30,860 and it's not even something you mean to do. 551 00:20:30,902 --> 00:20:32,278 It just happens. 552 00:20:32,320 --> 00:20:33,780 OK, so what are you trying to say, man? 553 00:20:33,821 --> 00:20:37,033 We share parents. We share baseball. 554 00:20:37,075 --> 00:20:38,785 We share our Bringston friends. 555 00:20:38,826 --> 00:20:41,079 Look. I just needed something that was mine, 556 00:20:41,120 --> 00:20:42,664 and that something was KEK until they 557 00:20:42,705 --> 00:20:44,123 decided the great Damon Sims looked good 558 00:20:44,165 --> 00:20:46,125 repping black and silver. 559 00:20:55,760 --> 00:20:57,595 Hold on, bro. Where you going? 560 00:20:57,637 --> 00:20:59,555 I'm going to do what Coach said-- 561 00:20:59,597 --> 00:21:01,349 find Jerry. 562 00:21:08,564 --> 00:21:09,607 -Mm. -Ha ha ha! 563 00:21:09,649 --> 00:21:10,984 Ha ha! 564 00:21:11,025 --> 00:21:13,361 [Exhales] 565 00:21:13,403 --> 00:21:15,446 You look beautiful. 566 00:21:15,488 --> 00:21:17,282 Are you sure you don't want to come with me? 567 00:21:17,323 --> 00:21:18,866 Nathaniel worked really hard 568 00:21:18,908 --> 00:21:20,368 to put everything together. 569 00:21:20,410 --> 00:21:21,744 I think it might confuse people 570 00:21:21,786 --> 00:21:23,162 to see me on campus, 571 00:21:23,204 --> 00:21:24,455 especially with Keisha out of town. 572 00:21:24,497 --> 00:21:26,291 It won't confuse people 573 00:21:26,332 --> 00:21:29,335 if we tell them you're my boyfriend. 574 00:21:29,377 --> 00:21:32,130 Zeke, I'm almost 40. 575 00:21:32,171 --> 00:21:34,424 I thought the days of sneaking around 576 00:21:34,465 --> 00:21:36,134 with a man were behind me. 577 00:21:36,175 --> 00:21:37,802 I'm worried Keisha's not ready for me 578 00:21:37,844 --> 00:21:39,137 to move on yet. 579 00:21:39,178 --> 00:21:40,305 I have to put her first. 580 00:21:40,346 --> 00:21:41,681 I think you're 581 00:21:41,723 --> 00:21:42,974 underestimating your daughter. 582 00:21:45,018 --> 00:21:49,439 Um, I think we should talk about this later. 583 00:21:51,107 --> 00:21:53,526 Have fun at the event. 584 00:21:55,445 --> 00:21:57,613 [Door opens] 585 00:21:59,032 --> 00:22:00,575 [Door closes] 586 00:22:03,286 --> 00:22:05,371 Yo, been looking everywhere for you, man. 587 00:22:05,413 --> 00:22:06,998 We just want to apologize. 588 00:22:07,040 --> 00:22:09,167 You come too far to leave this early. 589 00:22:09,709 --> 00:22:12,837 Look. I got good vibes from Coach Marcus, 590 00:22:12,879 --> 00:22:15,590 but this school has been through a lot lately. 591 00:22:15,631 --> 00:22:17,216 I mean, it almost closed. 592 00:22:17,258 --> 00:22:18,926 There was a bomb threat, 593 00:22:18,968 --> 00:22:20,720 and clearly, there's tension on the team, too. 594 00:22:20,762 --> 00:22:22,972 I'm big on family, and I want to find 595 00:22:23,014 --> 00:22:25,266 a place that really feels like home. 596 00:22:25,308 --> 00:22:27,727 I don't think BU's it. 597 00:22:27,769 --> 00:22:29,312 Maybe it's Hawkins for me, after all. 598 00:22:29,354 --> 00:22:31,272 Whoa, whoa. Look. 599 00:22:31,314 --> 00:22:33,149 We know we messed up, all right, 600 00:22:33,191 --> 00:22:35,485 and we let our drama get in the way 601 00:22:35,526 --> 00:22:37,278 of showing you the best of Bringston, 602 00:22:37,320 --> 00:22:39,280 but just give us another shot. 603 00:22:40,615 --> 00:22:43,534 D., there is that event later, 604 00:22:43,576 --> 00:22:45,203 celebrate Black History Month. 605 00:22:45,244 --> 00:22:47,413 That's perfect. Look. Look, Jerry. 606 00:22:47,455 --> 00:22:50,500 If you were serious about attending an HBCU, 607 00:22:50,541 --> 00:22:52,543 you can't leave without really seeing 608 00:22:52,585 --> 00:22:55,088 what it's like to be a part of us. 609 00:22:56,964 --> 00:23:00,218 OK. Let's see it, then. 610 00:23:01,219 --> 00:23:02,553 Let me grab those. 611 00:23:02,595 --> 00:23:04,138 You took them last time. 612 00:23:04,180 --> 00:23:06,224 -The royal treatment now. Ha! -Ha ha ha! 613 00:23:10,561 --> 00:23:12,230 Jerry: Wow. 614 00:23:12,271 --> 00:23:16,109 Nathaniel: Welcome to Soulfo' Friday. Ha ha ha! 615 00:23:16,150 --> 00:23:20,071 This is a unique celebration of Black history, 616 00:23:20,113 --> 00:23:21,697 and I am high-key excited 617 00:23:21,739 --> 00:23:23,324 because y'all are about to be blessed 618 00:23:23,366 --> 00:23:25,618 by a variety of artists who will remind us 619 00:23:25,660 --> 00:23:27,245 that there isn't just one story 620 00:23:27,286 --> 00:23:29,539 that represents all that Blackness is, 621 00:23:29,580 --> 00:23:31,332 so chill, eat, 622 00:23:31,374 --> 00:23:34,085 and we'll get this thing going in a few. 623 00:23:34,127 --> 00:23:35,169 Heh. 624 00:23:35,211 --> 00:23:36,712 [Cheering and applause] 625 00:23:36,754 --> 00:23:38,131 -What's up, fam? -Hey. 626 00:23:38,172 --> 00:23:39,882 I hear you're interested in PKZ. 627 00:23:39,924 --> 00:23:41,259 Want me to put in a good word? 628 00:23:41,300 --> 00:23:42,760 Do not bother. 629 00:23:42,802 --> 00:23:44,720 I'm putting PKZ in my rearview. 630 00:23:44,762 --> 00:23:46,055 Already? 631 00:23:46,097 --> 00:23:47,640 Between catty PKZ interests 632 00:23:47,682 --> 00:23:49,434 purposely playing me 633 00:23:49,475 --> 00:23:50,977 and them mean girls on the tennis court, 634 00:23:51,018 --> 00:23:52,478 clearly my instincts are off 635 00:23:52,520 --> 00:23:54,063 when it comes to finding sisterhood. 636 00:23:54,105 --> 00:23:55,857 Look. I have faith the tennis stuff 637 00:23:55,898 --> 00:23:57,608 is gonna work itself out, 638 00:23:57,650 --> 00:24:00,319 and as for PKZ, look, 639 00:24:00,361 --> 00:24:01,863 you sought them out for a reason. 640 00:24:01,904 --> 00:24:03,197 Trust that. 641 00:24:03,239 --> 00:24:06,451 How? I don't even trust me. 642 00:24:06,492 --> 00:24:09,162 By remembering who you are. Look. 643 00:24:09,203 --> 00:24:11,080 You have this ability to dig in people's hearts 644 00:24:11,122 --> 00:24:12,707 to make them better. 645 00:24:12,748 --> 00:24:14,333 Don't let drama on the tennis team 646 00:24:14,375 --> 00:24:16,711 and a rough patch with PKZ make you act 647 00:24:16,752 --> 00:24:18,880 like someone that you're not. 648 00:24:20,465 --> 00:24:22,467 Jessie: We're one of the fastest growing 649 00:24:22,508 --> 00:24:25,470 athletic programs at any HBCU, and with your help, 650 00:24:25,511 --> 00:24:29,098 we'll be one of the best programs at any school. 651 00:24:29,140 --> 00:24:31,851 Now I'll hand it over to Assistant Coach Marcus Turner 652 00:24:31,893 --> 00:24:34,604 to talk about the academic resources at Bringston. 653 00:24:34,645 --> 00:24:38,191 [Applause] 654 00:24:40,902 --> 00:24:42,653 [Exhales] 655 00:24:44,697 --> 00:24:46,657 [Exhales] 656 00:24:46,699 --> 00:24:48,576 All right. 657 00:24:48,618 --> 00:24:51,621 There's an elephant in the room I'd like to address. 658 00:24:51,662 --> 00:24:54,373 Last semester, I stepped down as head coach 659 00:24:54,415 --> 00:24:56,876 due to a mental-health issue. 660 00:24:56,918 --> 00:24:59,128 I was diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder 661 00:24:59,170 --> 00:25:01,339 after I left the minors, 662 00:25:01,380 --> 00:25:03,758 and when I was at my lowest, 663 00:25:03,799 --> 00:25:06,594 Bringston gave me a second chance 664 00:25:06,636 --> 00:25:09,680 as well as access to resources to stay balanced. 665 00:25:09,722 --> 00:25:11,641 Now, at Bringston, we care about cultivating 666 00:25:11,682 --> 00:25:17,063 strong, young athletes and well-rounded human beings. 667 00:25:17,104 --> 00:25:19,440 It's the body and mind for us here-- 668 00:25:19,482 --> 00:25:22,693 no shame, just support. 669 00:25:22,735 --> 00:25:25,279 [Applause] 670 00:25:28,991 --> 00:25:30,868 Man: ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 671 00:25:30,910 --> 00:25:33,246 ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 672 00:25:33,287 --> 00:25:35,540 ♪ Hit me in between the-- ♪ 673 00:25:35,581 --> 00:25:39,085 [Cheering and applause] 674 00:25:44,423 --> 00:25:45,758 Nathaniel: OK, In Between the Mimes. 675 00:25:45,800 --> 00:25:48,219 Y'all did that. Ha ha ha! 676 00:25:48,261 --> 00:25:50,012 You know, this performance was inspired 677 00:25:50,054 --> 00:25:52,682 by the HIV epidemic of the Eighties and Nineties, 678 00:25:52,723 --> 00:25:56,477 and it serves as a good reminder that in this day and age, 679 00:25:56,519 --> 00:26:01,107 HIV's not a death sentence, so get tested, get treated. 680 00:26:01,148 --> 00:26:03,734 Our program will resume in one minute. 681 00:26:03,776 --> 00:26:07,780 [Applause] 682 00:26:07,822 --> 00:26:11,325 I have to say, president to president, 683 00:26:11,367 --> 00:26:13,869 this event is incredible. 684 00:26:13,911 --> 00:26:17,582 You and Nate truly are a dream team. 685 00:26:17,623 --> 00:26:21,043 I'm lucky to have her. 686 00:26:21,085 --> 00:26:23,296 Nathaniel: OK, y'all. Let's get back to it. 687 00:26:23,337 --> 00:26:26,507 Poetry has gotten me through some dark times in my life, 688 00:26:26,549 --> 00:26:30,511 so this art form is very special to me, 689 00:26:30,553 --> 00:26:34,724 so I'd like to read you something. 690 00:26:39,020 --> 00:26:41,355 [Exhales] 691 00:26:41,397 --> 00:26:45,443 Sweet stalks standing tall 692 00:26:45,484 --> 00:26:48,279 mixed with the dirt that birthed you, 693 00:26:48,321 --> 00:26:51,115 strong and mighty like the spring, 694 00:26:51,157 --> 00:26:54,535 yellow like the sun-- dandelion. 695 00:26:56,537 --> 00:27:01,083 They call you a weed, infestation. 696 00:27:01,125 --> 00:27:02,627 They come for your worth. 697 00:27:02,668 --> 00:27:05,838 You take up space, but you continue to rise 698 00:27:05,880 --> 00:27:09,383 in pocket and patches in spite of pesticides and lawnmowers. 699 00:27:09,425 --> 00:27:12,261 Oh, oh, they try, but still you rise. 700 00:27:12,303 --> 00:27:15,014 You are born. You repeat. You grow. 701 00:27:15,056 --> 00:27:18,351 [Cheering and applause] 702 00:27:18,392 --> 00:27:20,603 You live. 703 00:27:21,979 --> 00:27:26,025 You...matter. 704 00:27:26,067 --> 00:27:27,401 Thank you. 705 00:27:27,443 --> 00:27:29,654 [Cheering and applause] 706 00:27:29,695 --> 00:27:31,697 This was inspired by my Nico, 707 00:27:31,739 --> 00:27:34,367 so, babe, come celebrate this moment with me. 708 00:27:34,408 --> 00:27:37,119 [Applause] 709 00:27:47,505 --> 00:27:48,881 Damon: So does this help you forget 710 00:27:48,923 --> 00:27:50,549 all the fighting with me and my brother? 711 00:27:50,591 --> 00:27:53,761 Wait. You and J.R. are related? 712 00:27:53,803 --> 00:27:56,389 So what's the story? 713 00:27:58,140 --> 00:27:59,475 [Chuckles] 714 00:27:59,517 --> 00:28:01,435 Look. 715 00:28:01,477 --> 00:28:03,521 You seem like a cool dude, 716 00:28:03,562 --> 00:28:05,439 but I don't really share my business 717 00:28:05,481 --> 00:28:07,316 with strangers, man. 718 00:28:07,358 --> 00:28:09,819 OK. Then I guess I'm gonna have to tell Coach Marcus 719 00:28:09,860 --> 00:28:11,821 I couldn't connect with the Bringston players, 720 00:28:11,862 --> 00:28:14,532 so committing to Hawkins. 721 00:28:16,659 --> 00:28:18,411 [Chuckles] 722 00:28:18,452 --> 00:28:20,621 Um... 723 00:28:20,663 --> 00:28:23,249 All right. 724 00:28:23,290 --> 00:28:25,334 J.R. and I, we found out 725 00:28:25,376 --> 00:28:27,336 that we were brothers a few months ago, 726 00:28:27,378 --> 00:28:30,005 and I thought we were really tight, but... 727 00:28:32,133 --> 00:28:33,551 I guess not. 728 00:28:33,592 --> 00:28:37,346 Question--is J.R. older than you? 729 00:28:37,388 --> 00:28:41,350 Yeah. How'd you know? 730 00:28:41,392 --> 00:28:43,394 Man, I got an older brother, too. 731 00:28:43,436 --> 00:28:44,937 You know, when I was younger, 732 00:28:44,979 --> 00:28:46,480 I used to want to follow him around. 733 00:28:46,522 --> 00:28:47,940 I wanted to do everything he did. 734 00:28:47,982 --> 00:28:48,941 I idolized him. 735 00:28:48,983 --> 00:28:50,401 Hold up. 736 00:28:50,443 --> 00:28:52,653 I'm not following J.R. around. 737 00:28:52,695 --> 00:28:54,530 Bro, it was obvious he didn't want you 738 00:28:54,572 --> 00:28:56,490 at the KEK house, and it was obvious 739 00:28:56,532 --> 00:28:58,534 you knew, and you stayed anyway. 740 00:28:58,576 --> 00:29:00,369 I mean, yeah, because 741 00:29:00,411 --> 00:29:02,079 frat brothers were interested in me. 742 00:29:02,121 --> 00:29:03,539 He didn't tell me, 743 00:29:03,581 --> 00:29:05,374 said he wanted to do his own thing. 744 00:29:05,416 --> 00:29:07,334 You know that's totally normal, right? 745 00:29:07,376 --> 00:29:08,878 Y'all go to the same college. 746 00:29:08,919 --> 00:29:11,130 You play on the same team. 747 00:29:11,172 --> 00:29:14,008 It makes sense J.R. needs his own space. 748 00:29:14,049 --> 00:29:17,178 I didn't even want to join KEK, 749 00:29:17,219 --> 00:29:19,221 just messed me up that J. 750 00:29:19,263 --> 00:29:21,015 didn't want me to be a part of that, you know? 751 00:29:21,056 --> 00:29:23,559 That is classic little-brother behavior 752 00:29:23,601 --> 00:29:25,144 right there. 753 00:29:25,186 --> 00:29:27,521 My money is going on you two working things out. 754 00:29:35,780 --> 00:29:39,366 When I read PKZ's creed... 755 00:29:40,785 --> 00:29:43,037 sisterhood stands out the most. 756 00:29:43,078 --> 00:29:44,830 Where are you going with this? 757 00:29:44,872 --> 00:29:47,750 PKZ should bring out the best in women, 758 00:29:47,792 --> 00:29:49,543 not the worst. 759 00:29:49,585 --> 00:29:51,378 You've got interests who are so anxious 760 00:29:51,420 --> 00:29:52,588 about joining that one of them 761 00:29:52,630 --> 00:29:54,340 felt the need to set me up. 762 00:29:54,381 --> 00:29:56,091 Aqueelah, that's not sisterhood. 763 00:29:56,133 --> 00:29:58,552 I have no control over who shows interest in PKZ. 764 00:29:58,594 --> 00:30:00,262 But you do have say over the culture 765 00:30:00,304 --> 00:30:01,972 they find when they do. 766 00:30:02,014 --> 00:30:03,808 You didn't give me the event time 767 00:30:03,849 --> 00:30:05,476 as punishment, and that right there 768 00:30:05,518 --> 00:30:07,686 is giving mean-girl energy. 769 00:30:07,728 --> 00:30:10,606 Honestly, I was really interested in PKZ. 770 00:30:10,648 --> 00:30:12,900 I thought it'd be free of the drama, 771 00:30:12,942 --> 00:30:14,610 full of sisterhood, and I don't know 772 00:30:14,652 --> 00:30:16,654 where you're from, but where I grew up, 773 00:30:16,695 --> 00:30:20,032 sisterhood includes grace. 774 00:30:20,074 --> 00:30:22,827 You're right... kind of, 775 00:30:22,868 --> 00:30:24,829 but as part of our process, 776 00:30:24,870 --> 00:30:26,622 we do have to challenge you all 777 00:30:26,664 --> 00:30:28,290 to weed out the ones who aren't interested 778 00:30:28,332 --> 00:30:30,292 for the right reasons. 779 00:30:30,334 --> 00:30:32,419 It's important because once you cross, 780 00:30:32,461 --> 00:30:34,630 you're a sister for life, 781 00:30:34,672 --> 00:30:36,507 but, like you said, 782 00:30:36,549 --> 00:30:38,926 there's always room for grace. 783 00:30:40,594 --> 00:30:42,471 Hmm. 784 00:30:42,513 --> 00:30:44,139 What? 785 00:30:44,181 --> 00:30:45,766 Our founders had the ability 786 00:30:45,808 --> 00:30:48,602 to read you for filth but always with love. 787 00:30:48,644 --> 00:30:51,438 You just did that effortlessly. 788 00:30:51,480 --> 00:30:53,732 [Chuckles] 789 00:30:53,774 --> 00:30:56,360 We need the best of you, Simone. 790 00:30:56,402 --> 00:31:00,030 That's why I've been pursuing you so hard. 791 00:31:00,072 --> 00:31:03,325 Don't give up on us yet. 792 00:31:15,921 --> 00:31:18,549 I can't wait to hear your excuse 793 00:31:18,591 --> 00:31:19,967 for abandoning me in the middle 794 00:31:20,009 --> 00:31:21,427 of the most important night 795 00:31:21,468 --> 00:31:22,678 of my collegiate life. 796 00:31:22,720 --> 00:31:24,263 Nathaniel, please. 797 00:31:24,305 --> 00:31:26,181 You had plenty of people there to support you. 798 00:31:26,223 --> 00:31:29,101 Nico, I'm constantly supporting you, 799 00:31:29,143 --> 00:31:32,021 standing by your side as the president's partner. 800 00:31:32,062 --> 00:31:33,898 I've dimmed my light on more occasions 801 00:31:33,939 --> 00:31:36,066 than I can count for you, 802 00:31:36,108 --> 00:31:38,444 and you couldn't let me shine for one night? 803 00:31:38,485 --> 00:31:40,821 I never asked you to do any of that. 804 00:31:46,619 --> 00:31:50,372 Nico, this isn't gonna work. 805 00:31:50,414 --> 00:31:53,083 Oh, wait. Are you-- 806 00:31:54,126 --> 00:31:55,377 Are you breaking up with me 807 00:31:55,419 --> 00:31:56,754 over a stupid event? 808 00:31:56,795 --> 00:31:58,172 No, no. No, no, no, no. No. 809 00:31:58,213 --> 00:32:01,842 I'm breaking up with you for me. 810 00:32:01,884 --> 00:32:04,929 I have been through too much, 811 00:32:04,970 --> 00:32:08,515 fought too hard to exist as me. 812 00:32:08,557 --> 00:32:11,727 I shine too bright, 813 00:32:11,769 --> 00:32:14,229 and damn if I'm not proud of that. 814 00:32:17,441 --> 00:32:21,070 I will never dim that light for anyone 815 00:32:21,111 --> 00:32:23,697 ever again. 816 00:32:32,873 --> 00:32:34,583 Come here, baby. 817 00:32:34,625 --> 00:32:36,293 How much of that did you hear? 818 00:32:36,335 --> 00:32:38,671 Enough to know I am so proud of you 819 00:32:38,712 --> 00:32:41,507 for speaking your truth. 820 00:32:41,548 --> 00:32:44,510 Come here. 821 00:32:48,722 --> 00:32:50,599 Hey. 822 00:32:53,394 --> 00:32:55,104 Look. 823 00:32:55,145 --> 00:32:57,856 -The KEK thing, I get it. -Hey, listen. 824 00:32:57,898 --> 00:33:00,067 I was acting like a little punk. 825 00:33:00,109 --> 00:33:01,735 I do get it, J. 826 00:33:01,777 --> 00:33:03,445 KEK is your thing, 827 00:33:03,487 --> 00:33:05,280 and I'm not gonna jump on it. 828 00:33:05,322 --> 00:33:06,699 I guess we're getting a late start 829 00:33:06,740 --> 00:33:08,367 to this whole sibling thing, huh? 830 00:33:08,409 --> 00:33:10,661 Yeah, but look. 831 00:33:10,703 --> 00:33:12,204 Next time, it would help 832 00:33:12,246 --> 00:33:13,664 if you just, you know, use your words. 833 00:33:13,706 --> 00:33:15,541 Oh, you're telling me use my words. 834 00:33:15,582 --> 00:33:18,585 -Ha ha! -Ha! Look at this. 835 00:33:21,755 --> 00:33:23,090 Man, how we gonna convince this dude 836 00:33:23,132 --> 00:33:24,800 to be a Lion? 837 00:33:24,842 --> 00:33:26,844 I don't know, man. 838 00:33:26,885 --> 00:33:28,512 He's big on family, 839 00:33:28,554 --> 00:33:29,930 said that he wanted a place 840 00:33:29,972 --> 00:33:31,932 that feels like home. 841 00:33:31,974 --> 00:33:33,392 Hmm. 842 00:33:33,434 --> 00:33:35,519 I got an idea. 843 00:33:35,561 --> 00:33:37,813 Come on. 844 00:33:43,610 --> 00:33:47,322 Thea: Look. You don't need Nico, OK? 845 00:33:47,364 --> 00:33:51,076 I know, but it just still hurts. 846 00:33:51,118 --> 00:33:54,329 Simone: Don't run from the pain. 847 00:33:54,371 --> 00:33:57,291 Someone very wise once told me 848 00:33:57,332 --> 00:34:00,711 that you have to let the tape play. 849 00:34:00,753 --> 00:34:05,007 Exactly. Just feel all your feelings. 850 00:34:08,635 --> 00:34:10,345 Thank you for putting the knives away 851 00:34:10,387 --> 00:34:13,182 long enough to be here for me. 852 00:34:13,223 --> 00:34:15,976 If it's one thing Thea and I can agree on, 853 00:34:16,018 --> 00:34:18,937 it's that we got you. 854 00:34:18,979 --> 00:34:20,606 Got one more thing to show you. 855 00:34:20,647 --> 00:34:21,982 What's that? 856 00:34:22,024 --> 00:34:23,776 -Our Bringston fam. -Ha ha ha! 857 00:34:23,817 --> 00:34:25,611 Oh, you're good? 858 00:34:25,652 --> 00:34:28,363 No, but I'll get there. Who's the cutie? 859 00:34:28,405 --> 00:34:30,115 This is our recruit Jerry. 860 00:34:30,157 --> 00:34:31,825 Uh, yeah. 861 00:34:31,867 --> 00:34:34,578 This is Simone, Nate, and my girlfriend Thea. 862 00:34:34,620 --> 00:34:35,120 Hey. 863 00:34:35,120 --> 00:34:35,537 We just wanted to give him a taste 864 00:34:35,537 --> 00:34:35,996 of our Bringston family, 865 00:34:35,996 --> 00:34:38,540 but clearly now is not the time. 866 00:34:38,582 --> 00:34:40,250 Simone: Actually, it is. 867 00:34:40,292 --> 00:34:41,794 Nate, up on your feet. 868 00:34:41,835 --> 00:34:44,505 we're gonna let the tape play 869 00:34:44,546 --> 00:34:46,006 with a little bit of play. 870 00:34:46,048 --> 00:34:47,758 J.R.: All right. I got dibs on foosball. 871 00:34:47,800 --> 00:34:50,177 OK. Kicking your butt would make me feel better. 872 00:34:50,219 --> 00:34:52,012 Thea: Who wants to take me in ping pong? 873 00:34:52,054 --> 00:34:53,972 Damon: I will as long as you don't cheat this time. 874 00:34:54,014 --> 00:34:55,808 Jerry: Hey, you know I got a great arm, right? 875 00:34:55,849 --> 00:34:58,102 I'm gonna go grab my tablet to call Cam and Keisha. 876 00:34:58,143 --> 00:34:59,520 Come on. Come on. 877 00:35:08,070 --> 00:35:11,782 "You are formally invited to an official PKZ initiate meeting 878 00:35:11,824 --> 00:35:14,118 "at the PKZ house at 10 P.M. 879 00:35:14,159 --> 00:35:16,203 "Bring your resume. 880 00:35:16,245 --> 00:35:18,997 Dress is business casual. This meeting is confidential." 881 00:35:19,039 --> 00:35:20,833 [Knocks on door] 882 00:35:20,874 --> 00:35:22,793 Hey. 883 00:35:22,835 --> 00:35:28,465 Um, I just wanted to say thank you. 884 00:35:28,507 --> 00:35:30,217 I love you. 885 00:35:30,259 --> 00:35:31,760 I love you, too. 886 00:35:31,802 --> 00:35:33,762 Mm. 887 00:35:33,804 --> 00:35:35,264 All right, girl. 888 00:35:35,305 --> 00:35:38,684 Come on so you can whoop J.R.'s ass. 889 00:35:39,768 --> 00:35:41,395 What's this? 890 00:35:41,436 --> 00:35:44,565 Nothing more important than you. 891 00:35:44,606 --> 00:35:46,608 Oh, oh, you're going. 892 00:35:46,650 --> 00:35:48,026 Nate, I really don't have-- 893 00:35:48,068 --> 00:35:49,444 You're going, but not before 894 00:35:49,486 --> 00:35:51,822 I make you a bad bitch in heels. 895 00:35:51,864 --> 00:35:54,116 [Giggles] 896 00:35:55,742 --> 00:36:00,664 Whoo, OK, OK. This is giving. 897 00:36:00,706 --> 00:36:01,915 Hey, that was cool how you came together 898 00:36:01,957 --> 00:36:04,418 for your friend. 899 00:36:04,459 --> 00:36:06,295 That's how we do. 900 00:36:06,336 --> 00:36:08,255 It's family. 901 00:36:08,297 --> 00:36:09,840 Yeah. I guess I was coming into BU 902 00:36:09,882 --> 00:36:11,717 with preconceived notions. 903 00:36:11,758 --> 00:36:13,051 You know, the players at Hawkins, 904 00:36:13,093 --> 00:36:14,136 they didn't have the best things 905 00:36:14,178 --> 00:36:15,596 to say about you. 906 00:36:15,637 --> 00:36:17,931 I mean, come on. They are our rivals, bro. 907 00:36:17,973 --> 00:36:19,975 Yeah. I get it. 908 00:36:20,017 --> 00:36:22,019 I mean, the whole rivals thing, 909 00:36:22,060 --> 00:36:23,645 I guess that explains why Lando did 910 00:36:23,687 --> 00:36:25,480 what he did, I guess. 911 00:36:25,522 --> 00:36:26,773 It says something about Bringston 912 00:36:26,815 --> 00:36:28,025 y'all could put that aside 913 00:36:28,066 --> 00:36:29,401 and still play together. 914 00:36:29,443 --> 00:36:30,777 [Chuckles] 915 00:36:30,819 --> 00:36:33,780 Uh, I don't really know what you mean. 916 00:36:33,822 --> 00:36:35,282 Oh, I just mean it wasn't cool 917 00:36:35,324 --> 00:36:36,742 that he was secretly recording your practices 918 00:36:36,783 --> 00:36:38,285 at Hawkins before you transferred 919 00:36:38,327 --> 00:36:40,495 and then leaked it to the media. 920 00:36:40,537 --> 00:36:43,332 You're a good dude for letting that go. 921 00:36:52,925 --> 00:36:54,843 Thea. Thea! 922 00:36:54,885 --> 00:36:56,428 [Beep] 923 00:36:56,470 --> 00:36:58,388 I've noticed an increase in your workouts lately. 924 00:36:58,430 --> 00:37:00,015 Stop pressuring yourself. 925 00:37:00,057 --> 00:37:02,100 No, Coach. I'm just-- 926 00:37:05,562 --> 00:37:09,650 Yeah. I guess I am kind of feeling the pressure. 927 00:37:09,691 --> 00:37:12,069 You got to take your foot off the gas 928 00:37:12,110 --> 00:37:14,738 and give your body some time. 929 00:37:14,780 --> 00:37:17,658 I think it might be time 930 00:37:17,699 --> 00:37:19,701 to consider redshirting. 931 00:37:19,743 --> 00:37:22,037 And sit out the whole season? 932 00:37:22,079 --> 00:37:24,581 Coach, no way. 933 00:37:24,623 --> 00:37:26,291 I know. 934 00:37:26,333 --> 00:37:28,710 I know it's not ideal, 935 00:37:28,752 --> 00:37:32,130 but it'll allow you time to heal, OK? 936 00:37:32,172 --> 00:37:34,091 Your health comes first. 937 00:37:34,132 --> 00:37:36,093 Do yourself a favor and think about it. 938 00:37:36,134 --> 00:37:37,886 -Uh-uh. -Y-- 939 00:37:42,683 --> 00:37:44,559 Woman: ♪ That's what you want? ♪ 940 00:37:44,601 --> 00:37:47,646 ♪ Let me see your light, let me see your light shine ♪ 941 00:37:47,688 --> 00:37:50,816 ♪ Let me see your light, let me see your light shine ♪ 942 00:37:50,857 --> 00:37:52,943 No plans tonight? 943 00:37:54,236 --> 00:37:55,570 Woman: ♪ On everything, everything ♪ 944 00:37:55,612 --> 00:37:58,156 ♪ Let me see you shine ♪ 945 00:37:58,198 --> 00:38:00,534 ♪ Shine ♪ 946 00:38:01,493 --> 00:38:02,995 ♪ On everything, everything ♪ 947 00:38:09,543 --> 00:38:11,169 Ahh. 948 00:38:11,211 --> 00:38:12,671 Marcus: Look, Jessie. 949 00:38:12,713 --> 00:38:13,714 I know you didn't want me to talk about that. 950 00:38:13,755 --> 00:38:17,592 No. You did great. 951 00:38:22,389 --> 00:38:25,767 I told you not to discuss those issues 952 00:38:25,809 --> 00:38:28,770 out of fear it would scare recruits away. 953 00:38:30,981 --> 00:38:32,649 In reality, you probably curried 954 00:38:32,691 --> 00:38:36,320 more favor than my boring presentation. 955 00:38:41,533 --> 00:38:44,536 You make a difference, Marcus. 956 00:38:47,331 --> 00:38:50,459 It's no surprise why my sons love you. 957 00:38:56,673 --> 00:38:58,216 [Gulp] 958 00:38:58,258 --> 00:38:59,843 [Knocks on door] 959 00:39:01,303 --> 00:39:03,180 -Hey. -Hey. 960 00:39:07,309 --> 00:39:09,478 I'm sorry about earlier. 961 00:39:09,519 --> 00:39:11,021 I've been thinking, 962 00:39:11,063 --> 00:39:13,940 and I don't know why I'm so hesitant. 963 00:39:13,982 --> 00:39:16,985 I honestly think Keisha would be thrilled. 964 00:39:17,027 --> 00:39:19,154 I know why. 965 00:39:19,196 --> 00:39:21,365 It has nothing to do with Keisha 966 00:39:21,406 --> 00:39:24,701 and everything to do with you not being ready. 967 00:39:24,743 --> 00:39:28,205 You're not done mourning your wife yet, Zeke. 968 00:39:28,246 --> 00:39:29,790 No. Amara-- 969 00:39:29,831 --> 00:39:33,418 I get it, and I don't want to rush you. 970 00:39:33,460 --> 00:39:35,629 I'm flattered you wanted to try with me, 971 00:39:35,670 --> 00:39:39,383 but I'm grown and too bright a light 972 00:39:39,424 --> 00:39:42,302 to be anybody's secret. 973 00:39:43,929 --> 00:39:45,138 Hmm. 974 00:39:46,890 --> 00:39:48,767 I understand. 975 00:39:50,811 --> 00:39:53,021 I'm not giving up on us, though. 976 00:39:53,063 --> 00:39:58,318 One day, our timing will be right. 977 00:40:04,533 --> 00:40:05,742 [Exhales] 978 00:40:05,784 --> 00:40:07,202 Hey. 979 00:40:07,244 --> 00:40:09,538 You rang? 980 00:40:09,579 --> 00:40:12,707 I am not sitting out the season. 981 00:40:12,749 --> 00:40:14,668 I'm reclaiming my spot on the team. 982 00:40:17,003 --> 00:40:19,423 I want the third cortisone shot. 983 00:40:25,178 --> 00:40:27,139 [Ding] 984 00:40:28,056 --> 00:40:30,183 -Yo. -Damon, what is going on? 985 00:40:30,225 --> 00:40:31,476 Are you OK? You were blowing up-- 986 00:40:31,518 --> 00:40:32,769 Lando, Lando. 987 00:40:32,811 --> 00:40:33,979 He's the one who leaked the video 988 00:40:34,020 --> 00:40:35,772 of me practicing at Hawkins. 989 00:40:35,814 --> 00:40:37,566 Seriously? 990 00:40:39,109 --> 00:40:40,444 He told you that? 991 00:40:40,485 --> 00:40:42,571 No. He didn't. 992 00:40:42,612 --> 00:40:44,906 Jerry heard it from some Hawkins players 993 00:40:44,948 --> 00:40:46,491 when he went on his visit. 994 00:40:46,533 --> 00:40:48,493 OK. Wait, so this is a rumor. 995 00:40:48,535 --> 00:40:50,328 But it tracks. 996 00:40:50,370 --> 00:40:53,373 I've been saying he's not a good dude from the jump. 997 00:40:53,415 --> 00:40:56,168 Damon, please don't tell me 998 00:40:56,209 --> 00:40:57,669 that you're telling me this 999 00:40:57,711 --> 00:40:59,129 because you think that me and Lando-- 1000 00:40:59,171 --> 00:41:00,547 No, no. What? No. 1001 00:41:00,589 --> 00:41:02,007 I'm trying to look out for you, 1002 00:41:02,048 --> 00:41:03,425 all right? 1003 00:41:03,467 --> 00:41:05,510 He's not a good guy, 1004 00:41:05,552 --> 00:41:07,596 and look. 1005 00:41:07,637 --> 00:41:10,474 Whatever you two got going on, I'm just-- 1006 00:41:10,515 --> 00:41:12,893 We don't even know if this is for real, 1007 00:41:12,934 --> 00:41:14,728 and I told you, my love life 1008 00:41:14,769 --> 00:41:16,938 is not up for discussion. 1009 00:41:16,980 --> 00:41:20,025 And why is that? 1010 00:41:20,066 --> 00:41:22,652 You give me advice on Thea all the time. 1011 00:41:22,694 --> 00:41:25,405 Yeah, because you asked. I'm not asking you. 1012 00:41:25,447 --> 00:41:27,908 Oh, my God, why are you being 1013 00:41:27,949 --> 00:41:29,618 so hardheaded right now? 1014 00:41:29,659 --> 00:41:32,412 OK. I can't do this. 1015 00:41:32,454 --> 00:41:34,581 Last semester, everything with you and Jordan, 1016 00:41:34,623 --> 00:41:36,541 I'm not gonna go down that path again. 1017 00:41:36,583 --> 00:41:38,293 Our personal lives are off limits, 1018 00:41:38,335 --> 00:41:40,086 and if you can't respect that, 1019 00:41:40,128 --> 00:41:42,255 then we need some distance. 1020 00:42:14,120 --> 00:42:15,539 Greg, move your head.