♪ Yeah, I'm the man on your mind, oh, folks ♪
♪ I'm a dude I can't hang on no coattails ♪
♪ I had to reach for the stars… ♪
-What's up, Spence? -What up, man?
You gonna check out GAU's open tryouts later today?
Yeah, man, I'll be there.
-You think we'll find any talent? -I hope so.
We need depth in pretty much every position.
-In fact, I've been working on an idea. -What's this?
My moms dropped it off for me last week.
[Jordan] Wait. A playbook?
[Spencer] Our pops came up with these plays in high school.
-No way. -Yep. It's crazy.
Your pops had an incredible offensive mind.
Always thinking outside the box.
-Yeah. He knew what he was doing. -Mmm-hmm.
-What's this? -Oh, that is what inspired me.
A list of recruits your pops was looking at back in Beverly.
Dudes who got in trouble, dudes who needed second chances.
-He was big on second chances. -Yeah.
And this is the start of my list.
-Okay. List for what? -Potential recruits for GAU.
This dude, Kai Davis.
Big-time O lineman four or five years back.
I recognize this name. Sal Dominguez. How do I know him?
Number three safety three years ago.
-Got arrested. -That's right.
-He went to prison, right? -Mmm-hmm.
Look, man, with the NCAA penalties,
it won't be easy getting big players to come to GAU.
So I'm taking a page out of your pop's book.
Thinking outside the box.
This, right here, is our second-chance list.
[yawning] What's up, fellas?
-You sleep over? -[JJ] Yeah. My fraternity was going late.
I wouldn't have made it to my morning workout.
Burning the candle at both ends.
I don't wanna let anyone down.
Maybe just remind them you're at Coastal on a football scholarship.
You're right. I'll talk to them for real this time.
I'm gonna have to step away.
-You headed to school? -Need a ride?
Yeah.
I'll see you guys later.
-See you, fellas. -All right.
All right. So, second-chance list. You need my help?
-Here's to getting GAU back on its feet. -Come on.
["We Got No Limit" by Sun Heat playing]
♪ Oh, we can make it over the valleys ♪
♪ Over the rivers ♪
♪ Oh, we can make it anywhere, lover We've got no limits… ♪
Whoa. That's a big-ass envelope.
It got a giant check that say you won a million dollars?
Mmm, Gia sent the new logo mock-ups for the label,
so I'm excited but kinda nervous.
[Coop] You really owning the Keating name.
Yeah. That's, um, the point, right?
-You don't like them? -No. No, I love them.
I love them, yeah.
Logo's great.
Um, you starting to study for the LSAT already?
[sighs] Nah. Gotta stay ahead if I wanna get into my law class next year.
Mmm. I've never seen someone study so hard for a class they're not getting credit in.
I gotta start somewhere.
So if you need me, I will be in the library all day.
Are you not going to Skye's presentation?
-Presentation? -Mmm-hmm.
Oh. Yeah, right. That's the one where she's gonna do the PowerPoint
and then the talking and, uh…
Where's that happening?
Coop, your girlfriend is giving one of the biggest presentations at LA Influencer Con
and you have no idea it's happening? Are you two still even together?
Yes, we are, okay? We've just both been busy.
She's at Slauson with her grams in case you're wondering.
-I knew that. -Mmm-hmm.
Okay, no, I didn't know that, but whatever.
Do you know where Jordan is right now?
Yeah, with Spencer, and they're gonna go talk to their head coach.
Hmm. Maybe you two need to chill.
A little bit.
-[indistinct conversations] -What's up, Keith?
[sighs, clears throat]
Yo, Keith. Hey, can I talk to you?
-We're mid-vote, bro. -Oh.
-What are you voting on? -Just chill for a sec.
Did Allan just vote for himself?
-Allan sucks. -We're almost finished.
Oh. I'm good.
So it's official?
Yeah, I'm with him now. I'll deliver the good news.
Yo, congrats, bro. This is a big deal.
Thanks, man.
Uh, what's a big deal?
I'm looking at the new Recruitment Chair for Gamma Nu Phi.
-Me? -It was basically unanimous.
Allan voted for himself.
Of course he did. [chuckles]
[sighs] I don't know what to say.
Just say you'll find us a group of rushes who are just like you.
Did you wanna tell me something?
[hesitates]
Wasn't important. [chuckles]
So, what are my duties as Recruitment Chair?
Since we can't hold rush parties with alcohol this close to campus,
we need you to host today's meet-and-greet at your beach house.
I don't live at the beach house anymore, so…
But you still pay rent, don't you?
We're counting on you, Chairman.
Yeah.
Yeah, I won't let you down.
[sighs]
If you don't like it, just tell Gia to change it before you launch the rebrand.
Yeah, it's not that I don't like it. It's just…
Like, if I rebrand and go by "Keating Records," it feels like
I'm abandoning my mom's legacy and everything I did to build Formonica.
Well, then keep the name Formonica.
But I fought Clay to get our name back.
And everything that happened with my dad…
I'd feel guilty not using "Keating Records."
Sounds like you're in one of those "can't win" situations.
I feel you there.
You know how my Bountygate article got nominated for an award?
Well, not any award. The award.
Yeah, well, I didn't even get invited to the awards ceremony.
Jayden Davis did.
I know it was the right decision at the time.
I just… I don't know, I kinda wished I never used a pseudonym.
Well, if I'm being honest, I'm surprised you picked Jayden Davis as your pseudonym.
Whatever happened to your good friend Larissa Meyers?
Oh, my God!
Larissa Meyers. That was the best secret identity name ever.
Well, mine was better.
Right, Miss Twilight-Phase, making people call you "Bella Swan"?
-You're just jealous I picked first. -I don't think I am.
[both chuckle]
Remember how we used to pretend to be them
to get away from our middle-school problems?
-I miss middle-school problems. -[chuckles] Me too.
[sighs] Well, I mean, I can't bring back Larissa and Bella,
but I can offer a different distraction.
Come hang with Patience and me.
We're gonna watch Skye give a presentation
about navigating social media as an influencer, so it could be fun.
If it means that I don't have to think about this award ceremony, count me in.
Okay.
-[Kenny] What's this? -That is a list of potential recruits.
I recognize some of these names.
This is a who's who of has-beens.
And this guy's a never-was, and this guy's in prison.
Nope. He, uh… He got out.
Don't you believe in second chances?
I believe in rebuilding GAU and giving us the best chances at winning again.
Which is why I'm holding open tryouts today.
There you go. Invite these guys. Can't hurt to check them out.
It can't hurt? You sure about that?
Look, most of these guys had big dreams,
and they probably accepted the fact that those dreams are never gonna come true.
They've just moved on, so why would we wanna get their hopes up again?
Listen, listen. I know you guys are just trying to help, but I got this.
Let me handle recruiting. You two just keep grinding.
All right? And be ready to ball.
-All right? -Yeah.
All right.
[sighs]
-Coach Kenny's got a point. -I know.
-We can't be getting dudes' hopes up. -You're right. He's right.
All right, cool.
-Question. -Yeah. What's up?
What if, hypothetically, I already called one of the guys?
-You too? -You called one?
Spence, what are we supposed to do, just call them back and say, "Never mind"?
-Probably best we just let it go. -Totally.
-Or… -I hoped you'd say "or."
We check them out, but we don't get their hopes up.
We say hello, get to know them, but we say nothing about the tryouts.
-We gonna get in trouble, but I like it. -I like it too.
-Question, though. -Yes.
What if we do get their hopes up and it doesn't work out?
♪ Look at me now ♪
♪ Yeah, it wasn't easy And I was on the rebound ♪
♪ But look at me now… ♪
[indistinct conversations]
Tamia? This is a surprise.
-It's been too long. -Careful, Gigi.
-Hey. -What's up, babe?
You all right, Ms. M?
[sighs] These old bones aren't as strong as they used to be.
Especially since the big fall.
But my busted hip is just about healed, so don't you worry.
You sure you're okay, though?
Well, I'd be better if I had someone to talk about General Hospital with.
-Now help me up, hon. -Okay.
I need to go powder my nose.
-All right. -Thank you.
When did she break her hip?
She didn't break it, she bruised it. She's okay now.
So why you didn't tell me?
Well, like you said, you've been busy. I didn't wanna bother you.
That's why you didn't tell me about your big presentation today too?
It's not that big a deal, and I didn't want to distract you.
Besides, I already knew you probably couldn't make it, so…
Skye, I wanna know what's going on in your life.
We supposed to be in this together, right?
Look, I'mma be there for you today, okay?
I promise.
All right. Kegs go in the corner over there.
-Yo, double grills on the back porch. -JJ.
-What is all this? -Drinks & Dogs meet-and-greet.
Dude, we told you. No more frat events here.
Yeah, but see, this isn't just any event.
It's sort of in my honor.
-Come on, dude. -Seriously.
Gamma Nu Phi elected me Recruitment Chair. Unanimous vote.
Almost.
Allan voted for himself. [scoffs]
I thought you were taking a step back.
I was, but like I said,
they voted unanimously to make me their Recruitment Chair.
-It wasn't unanimous. -Nobody likes Allan.
And they still picked me. They wanted me.
And that feels good, so I couldn't tell them, okay?
And look, I'm not drinking or doing any of that stuff.
I meant it after Coach's memorial when I said I'm locked in,
making better choices.
You look tired, man.
[scoffs]
I am.
But I can still juggle this and football for a little while longer.
[rap song playing over speakers]
[Jordan] Kai?
-Hey. I'm Jordan Baker. -What's up?
Thanks for meeting me.
It's close to work. But I ain't got a lot of time.
-I'm on a short break. -No problem. I understand.
-So, I'm the QB at GAU-- -Yeah, I know who you are.
And I ain't calling my brother for you.
-What? -Look, bro.
The reason I came is to tell you like I'm telling every other school calling me:
My brother's down to Bama and Ohio State. He already told y'all no.
I didn't even know GAU offered him.
Why'd you wanna meet me?
-I wanted to talk to you. -About what?
I am not sure. [chuckles nervously] Um…
We were talking about high-school stars, your name popped up.
About how GAU pulled my offer on signing day?
What?
Yeah, that head coach who just quit, Garrett, blindsided me.
I'm not gonna lie. I was happy when he went down.
-Me too. -Well, I had the pen in my hand,
ready to sign my National Letter of Intent when he called me. Five years ago.
Can you tell me why he pulled your scholarship offer?
I can show you.
That's Emmanuel.
5-year-old son. Call him Manu.
Hmm.
I see.
[rap song playing over speakers]
Sal.
What's up? Boss.
-Spencer James. -How's it going, man?
Damn. GAU ain't messing around.
Glad we decided to meet here and not that gym I work at.
-Yeah. Our facilities are pretty nice. -Yeah.
-How long you been a personal trainer? -About a year.
I like to get people's minds and body right.
-Surprised you called. -[man] Hey, Spencer.
[Sal] I'm not gonna lie. Having Spencer James as a client?
That could really help my business.
Oh, nah, my bad. I wasn't looking for a session.
No, I wanted to talk to you about GAU.
-Really? -Yeah.
Y'all looking for help?
I mean, we might have a few openings. Yo, but listen. I gotta be clear.
It's not up to me, and I can't get nobody's hopes up.
I feel you, and I'm honored you would think of me.
But there's no way GAU is hiring me as a strength-and-conditioning coach.
-Oh, no, I-- -Not with my record.
I'm sure you know about that, right?
I heard you did some time.
Ten months. Burglary, weapons charge.
Employers can't get past that last part.
You see, I never had a chance to tell them
that my mom and sister was homeless at that time.
I became desperate.
And when you desperate, you don't think about right or wrong.
Just survival.
But I did my time, and I got a good thing going at the gym.
-You ever miss the game? -Man, I miss being on that field.
-I used to dominate back in high school. -Yeah, I seen your highlights online.
Nah, I can't watch those no more.
Not ever since I put my playing days behind me.
You know, hopefully someday I'm able to get back into football.
Training young men, teaching them right and wrong.
Speaking of training, we got, like, 40 minutes left.
I say we get a little workout in. Superstar discount.
Yeah. Yeah, let's do it.
Sal.
What if your playing days weren't behind you?
[indistinct conversations]
Ms. Cooper.
Professor Hill. What's up, man?
Hey, yesterday's lecture was dope as hell.
-I'm assuming that means you liked it. -Yeah.
I was actually just looking for you, if you have a moment to talk?
Yeah, sure. I was headed to the library.
You got any recommendations on some extra reading?
I wanted to inform you that, as of today, you are no longer auditing my class.
Wait, what? Yo, where is this coming from?
I've been working my ass off to show you I'm serious about law.
And you've done an excellent job proving that.
Your dedication is quite impressive.
That's why I'm enrolling you in my class officially.
A student dropped out this week. You're in.
Yo, why would you try to give me a heart attack with that delivery?
Seriously, thank you, Professor.
It's gonna be a lot more work going forward.
And I need you to participate
in the dropped student's study group starting today.
What? I do better on my own.
Ms. Cooper, law school is partly about teamwork.
I expect you to be in that study group today,
I expect you to be on time, and I expect you to be prepared.
All right, bet.
And, Ms. Cooper?
Professor?
Remember, you get one first impression.
And so I recommend less
street slang going forward.
Hit me. Oh, nice toss.
My daddy taught me how to throw.
Mine too.
-What you wanna talk to me about? -Right. Uh…
Honestly, I just wondered if you still thought about football.
[scoffs]
It was four years ago, bro.
I stopped chasing dreams once Manu was born.
It's just the two of us.
My job used to be protecting quarterbacks.
Now it's about protecting him.
-Looks like you're pretty great at it. -You damn right I am.
-I gotta get back to work, so… -Right. Thank you for coming.
Hold up. Manu, here's my phone number, all right?
Anytime you wanna play catch, just have your dad give me a call.
Looks like you're gonna be a quarterback someday, so I am your guy.
I like baseball more.
[chuckles]
Of course you do. Well, we can throw a baseball around instead.
You got a good arm, maybe you'll be a pitcher.
-All right. Come on, buddy. -Take it easy. See you.
[sighs]
-[Spencer] How'd it go? -[Jordan] Good. Kai's great.
But he's not interested in chasing dreams anymore.
I mean, you should have seen him, Spence. Dude is massive.
Could've blocked for us next year.
-It's probably better he's not interested. -Why?
Coach Kenny will only be mad at me.
Wait. Did you invite Sal to tryouts?
-Yeah. -Does he know he's not officially invited?
-Nope. -And Sal's the guy who was in prison?
There's more to his story than that.
Everybody deserves a second chance, J.
Besides, we want this dude on our side. He will go to battle for us.
I'm with you. But I am not the guy you gotta convince.
[sighs] Yeah.
All right. Bye.
-[Patience] Girl, that was fire! -[Layla] Yeah, you crushed it.
-All these people just to see you. -Thank you. Oh, is Coop here?
-Uh, I didn't see her. -Oh, she said she'd come.
Something important must've come up.
Right. It's all good.
Anyways, thanks again for coming. Means a lot.
-Bye. -Bye, see you.
[exhales sharply]
-Hey. -Hi. Can we help you?
I'm Coop. Uh, Tamia Cooper.
-I'm replacing, uh… I forgot his name. -Oliver.
-That's him. -Welcome. I'm Avery.
This is Kurt, that's Sara and Mark.
Nice to meet all of you.
-Grab a seat. -Thank you.
-So you've been auditing the class, right? -Yes, I have.
What do you think?
Um, I think it's been a wealth of knowledge,
and we are lucky to be under Professor Hill's tutelage.
Okay. Um, let's get started.
Kurt, you're up with Marbury v. Madison.
[Keith] Welcome to Drinks & Dogs at Gamma Nu Phi!
[all cheering]
I'm Keith, President of Gamma Nu,
but your host today is JJ Parker.
If you haven't heard of him yet, you will.
He's already legendary at Coastal California.
JJ embodies everything fun about this fraternity.
So you're all in good hands.
JJ, take it away.
Okay. Uh…
There's hot dogs outside.
I guess, let them know if you want ketchup or mustard on yours.
We have relish too, I think.
Do you have veggie dogs?
-What? -I'm vegan.
No. We only got legit dogs here.
Over there we have a few kegs, domestic and imported.
-Any of them gluten-free? -Is this dude serious?
Guys, have fun. Mingle.
-What's up? -What do you mean?
-You're kind of a buzzkill. -I'm the buzzkill?
I'm about to toss that dude in the ocean. He's not Gamma Nu Phi material.
He's a legacy. So just get him something gluten-free.
Pick up the energy.
Okay. I know I said that presentation was fire,
but, like, did anyone notice half of it was about
exposing my new persona to the public on social media even more?
Like, I'm not… I'm not trying to be a hater,
but sometimes, I just miss the good old days
where I was this anonymous, boho indie singer
that was just doing my thing.
Well, for what it's worth, whoever you are, you're still Patience.
Hmm. Thanks, Jayden.
-I mean, Liv. [chuckles] -It's too soon, guys. Too soon.
Liv… Hey, okay, um, remember how I said I couldn't bring back Larissa and Bella?
Well, what if I could?
[speaking indistinctly]
What if the three of us were somebody else for a day?
-Layla, no. -Why? Who's gonna know?
We're not cute 12-year-olds. We could get in trouble.
Y'all gonna tell me what's going on?
Layla wants us to pretend to be somebody else
and sneak into that quinceañera.
-[scoffs] Why? -Why not?
I don't know. Just consider it a break from real life for a little while.
I mean, if that means I can just lay
low and not think about "Fire and Ice" Patience,
then, yeah, I'm in.
What about you, Liv?
-You mean "Larissa"? -[both laughing]
-Okay. -It's gonna be so fun.
[speaking Spanish]
Si.
[in English] Yeah? Okay.
[speaks Spanish]
[in English] How you gonna be from LA and not speak Spanish?
-What's up, Coach? -Man, I think my stopwatch is messed up.
Nah, that dude was just slow.
I hope you don't get too mad,
but I gotta give you a heads-up about something.
-About what? -You remember that list we gave you?
-Told us not to get hopes up? -You didn't.
I invited Sal Dominguez.
Sal…
-He's in prison. -Nope. No, he here.
Look, you don't know his whole story, okay? I do.
I know you said not to do this,
But he deserves a second shot. He faster than that dude.
So's my 6-year-old nephew, but I didn't invite him to the tryouts.
Hey, Coach.
[Kenny] Look, I told both of you to stay out of this.
-Let me handle the recruiting. -Okay, this ain't on J, it's on me.
-But it's just one guy. -Actually, it's two. Two guys.
Two? Come on, man.
Look, Coach, they're already here. All right?
You can get mad at us, but at least give them a chance.
You know exactly why I didn't wanna invite them.
When they don't make the team,
it's gonna be on me to call them and break their hearts again. Not you, me.
Come on!
[sighs] Hey, man, look.
I'm sorry if I made it feel like I had any power in this decision.
It's cool, bro. I didn't expect much out of this anyway.
It's nice to be out of the grocery store for a little bit with my boy.
-I'm gonna get you in there. -Whatever you say.
-Okay. You ready? -I hope so.
You hope so? What…
-It's been four years, bro. -Right. But you still got it, though?
I guess we're gonna find out, right?
[upbeat Spanish song playing over speakers]
[Patience] This is good.
Oh.
[Patience and Layla laughing]
[upbeat music playing over speakers]
Yeah, sí. Con extra green salsa, por favor.
-Okay. So my Spanish isn't perfect. -Yeah.
Excuse me.
-Uh, yeah. -Are you Patience?
Like, from the Vortex Patience?
Um, yes.
I can't believe my parents got you here. Best surprise ever.
Patience is gonna perform at my quince!
-No, no, no. -[girls squealing excitedly]
Cover blown. That was fun while it lasted.
Yeah, we should head out.
Or… I don't… We could stay.
Patience, that girl thinks you're gonna perform.
You wanted to be anonymous.
I know, I know. I did. I just, like…
I don't know. She was so excited and… Look at her. She's so cute.
And it made me feel good. It felt good.
-Okay, sure. -Whatever you want.
[upbeat dance song playing over speakers]
JJ.
Hmm?
-Were you just sleeping? -I was resting my eyes.
I went hard in the gym this morning.
Dude, this is more important than football.
You do realize I'm on a football scholarship, right?
We unanimously voted to make you Recruitment Chair.
-Allan got a vote. -He doesn't count.
We chose you because you are the party.
Let me know what time JJ's getting here.
I'll catch a second wind. Hmm?
And don't worry.
Legacy kid is still here.
I mean, come on. He doesn't even know how to play ping pong.
Look how he holds the paddle.
Then go show him how we play ping pong at Gamma Nu Phi.
-Bring the fun. -[sighs] Yeah.
If you need help picking up the energy, I got a few party favors.
No, I'm good.
I'll be upstairs if you change your mind. Remember, you're the party.
[imperceptible]
[Avery] That's why the police have to read us our Miranda rights
if we're interrogated.
Miranda v. Arizona, Supreme Court, 1966.
Okay, Tamia, since you're new, I think we can just skip you this week.
Oliver was assigned Garratt v. Dailey.
Oh, I actually know that one.
Oh, you do? Great. Do you wanna give us a case summary?
Cool. Uh, yeah, I mean, certainly.
Um…
The case was about a young kid, if I recall.
And, um…
We can come back to it next week. It's not a big deal.
Oh, no, no, no. It's cool. I just… I got this. Um…
Garratt v. Dailey was about a punk kid who pulled a chair out
when a lady sat down and she broke a bone in her ass.
-[others chuckles] -Right? So the little dude tried to say
it wasn't on purpose, but he was lying through his teeth.
So the Supreme Court had to decide
if age matters when you're intentionally being a little punk.
Like, can you just hurt someone and say, "Oh, I'm too young to get in trouble"?
The court said, "Nah."
The kid knew what he was doing. He can't just be hiding behind his age.
That's seriously the best summary of facts we've ever gotten.
[Coop] So, the exact court ruling was
that, yes, minors are still liable
if they intentionally commit an act of force.
But I personally would've skipped the whole court case
and whupped that little kid's ass. Straight up.
[all chuckling]
That was great, Tamia. Perfect. Thank you.
Set, hit.
[whistle blows]
-Sal, you're up, man. Get in there. -Y'all got two more plays.
Go get it.
Good luck.
[rap song playing]
All right. Your dad's up. Let's see him shine. Let's go.
-♪ You thought we were finished? ♪ -♪ Yeah ♪
-♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ -♪ We're just getting started ♪
Set, hit.
♪ Walk into this party ♪
♪ Had to remind myself That I got what it takes ♪
Go.
♪ You see the blood and the sweat Dripping on my face ♪
♪ No turning back now I'mma bet it all on myself, we legendary ♪
♪ Day after day, slow and steady ♪
Go.
♪ Ready ♪
-There it is. -Go.
♪ We came here to tear it up ♪
-♪ Level up ♪ -♪ Hey, we ain't never giving up ♪
-♪ Level up ♪ -♪ My team always rising up ♪
Hit.
-♪ Level up ♪ -♪ Hey, watch us how we level up ♪
♪ Drop us into fire, we coming out alive ♪
♪ Stronger than ever We on that overdrive ♪
-♪ Level up ♪ -♪ Level up ♪
♪ No pain, no gain We gonna level up ♪
When Valerie was ten, she said,
"Mama, I am half white and half Latina,
half you and half Dad.
Why doesn't my name show that?"
So she decided to hyphenate her last name.
And my Val, you are a little bit like me and a little bit like your dad.
But that's what makes you you.
We are so proud of you, mija.
And now we have a surprise special guest for the father and daughter dance.
[guests clapping]
[Patience] Thank you.
♪ Lay the bricks for a good foundation ♪
♪ Laid awake in the night ♪
♪ Wanna celebrate your best occasions ♪
♪ Wanna hold you when you cry ♪
♪ I know that time is moving on So slowly ♪
♪ But in the blink of an eye ♪
♪ Everything changes And I can't keep holding ♪
♪ But I can trust that deep inside ♪
♪ You know I'm always gonna be there ♪
♪ I'm always in your life ♪
-Thanks for coming out. -Appreciate it.
-Sal, good job. -Appreciate it.
-Hey, yo, Jordan. -Stay up.
We're gonna head out.
Look, man, I'm sorry if I got your hopes up today.
No, man. My little boy got to see me play football today.
That's something I never thought would happen, so thank you, for real.
-Yeah. -Appreciate you.
[both] Thank you, man.
-Yeah. -Stay up.
-Say bye, man. -Keep doing what you do.
-You keep doing what you're doing. -Come on, man.
-I love him. -Dope. He's dope.
Coach, anybody make the cut today?
Wasn't exactly a D1 crop.
-How'd our guys do? -I know they were kinda rusty.
You two completely disregarded what I said.
That can't happen again.
-It won't. -We're sorry, Coach.
With that said, I'mma need to see that list y'all created.
-Hey! -All right. Go clean up.
-Okay. -Yeah.
Here we go.
-[upbeat Spanish song playing] -No, you were great up there.
How'd it feel?
Uh…
You know, this is the happiest I've been as a performer in a long time.
I just can't believe I had to go undercover to figure out
I've just been missing the old Patience.
Well, I for one am excited to get back to being Olivia Baker.
What about you, Bella? She finally pick vampires or werewolves?
Ha-ha. You know I'm Team Edward.
But in all seriousness, think I'm gonna bring back Formonica.
Oh.
The mom's speech reminded me that I can honor my dad's legacy
without erasing my mom and all the hard work I did.
So, what do you think of "Formonica-Keating Records"?
I think it sounds perfect.
["Bizcochito" by Rosalia playing over speakers]
[whooping]
-Let's go before-- -Let's forget this for a bit.
-Let's go. I wanna dance. This way. -[whooping]
[all laughing, speaking indistinctly]
Oh. Oh.
[door opens]
Yo, babe, you are not gonna believe the day I had.
I got officially enrolled into my law class
because some guy dropped out.
So no more auditing. Your girl's actually getting a grade for the class now.
Oh, and Professor Hill said that I had to go to some study group,
and then out of nowhere said that I need to speak professionally.
At first I made a fool of myself trying to be someone that I'm not.
But once we actually got into the case and I found my voice, I fit right in.
I mean, all that matters is being prepared, which I was.
-Nothing else you wanna say? -Oh, yes.
I haven't even thanked you yet,
because I wouldn't be so prepared if it wasn't for you. Right?
I wouldn't have been able to do this without you.
-Are you serious? -What?
You bailed on my presentation.
Damn!
Look, it wasn't my fault. I had to be there for my classmates.
What about being there for me? You said you'd be there.
Am I only important when you have nothing else to do?
What? No. Look, calm down, Skye. You acting like I don't love you.
That's how you're gonna say you love me for the first time?
[Skye scoffs]
You know, all you had to do was take some responsibility
and apologize, and instead you just blame everyone and everything around you.
I'm out, Coop.
-[rap song plays softly] -Whoa. Where you guys going?
We're gonna check out another frat party.
But you're a legacy here.
Yeah, but I'm not sure this is the right fit for me.
I mean, you don't even have kombucha.
[chuckles awkwardly]
Yo, Brian.
Go to the store and buy this guy some kombucha.
[Wayne] Uh, no, it's fine. [chuckles]
No offense, but this party is kinda dead, anyway.
This? This was a meet-and-greet, not a party.
You want a party? I'll show you a party. Brian, kombucha.
-[Wayne] Tangerine, please. -Yeah.
Will somebody turn the music up?
Party starts right now.
-Yeah? Be right back. -Yeah.
[rap song playing loudly]
Yo, Keith.
Need a little jolt. Got them party favors?
-[high-pitched ringing] -Are you good?
Yeah. My heart's kinda rac… racing, and I can't really catch my breath.
-What was in those party favors? -It was just molly.
[labored breathing]
You don't look good. I should call someone.
-Don't. I just… -Whoa!
Keith. Keith! Hey, I need some help up here!
We need some help!
Help!
Hey. I figured the Drinks & Dogs thing would still be going on.
Party's over.
I can see that.
Pease tell me that we have leftovers. I didn't eat.
I'll clean up tomorrow and then that's it. Party's over.
Yeah, you already said that.
JJ, you okay?
Something happen at the party?
My buddy Keith, our president,
he, uh…
he took something.
He thought it was molly, but it might've been laced with fentanyl.
Oh, my God.
-Is he okay? -He was lucky.
-Where is he now? -Hospital.
-He can't have visitors until tomorrow. -Okay.
I'm glad he's all right.
He only took one pill.
-If he'd taken more-- -But he didn't.
No, but I was about to ask him for two pills.
I would have taken two of those pills, Ash, just to keep the party going.
-And that could have been it for me. -JJ…
Keith said I was the party.
Well…
party's over, man.
That's it.
I don't wanna be the party anymore.
I wanna look myself in the mirror and recognize the dude looking back at me.
So, I…
I'm gonna step away from all of it. [sniffles]
The fraternity, football, school. I just gotta get away from all of it.
JJ, we can help you.
All right? You don't have to do this alone.
Yeah, I do.
But thank you.
I love you, buddy.
[sniffles]
-[rap song plays on speakers] -Yo, Jordan.
-What's up, man? You wanted to see us? -Yes.
I actually just wanted to ask Manu for his permission.
Permission for what?
Since your dad is obviously so great at protecting you,
I was wondering if I could have him protect me on Saturdays next fall.
-Yes. -I thought it didn't go well.
Well, there was a little rust, but Coach saw something special in you.
Look, man, I appreciate everything you're doing, all right?
But I'm a single dad.
I work 60 hours a week at the store to take care of the two of us.
Them tryouts you had was for walk-on spots.
I can't afford no tuition at GAU. I told you, man. I'm done chasing dreams.
Right. Uh…
Just read this first.
-Wait. Is this-- -That is from our head coach.
That is an offer for a full scholarship.
Coach wanted you to come in today, but I said you were working.
Listen. GAU has a great childcare program for its student athletes.
We have your back, Kai.
You don't have to give up on those dreams just yet.
[chuckles] Manu, what you think, man?
Say yes.
-Yeah. -[Jordan chuckles]
Come here, boy. We're going to college, baby.
[whooping triumphantly]
-[Kai laughs] -[Manu] Yay!
Sal, come in.
Spence.
I remember reading about you in high school.
You got some big-time offers.
And then I remember reading about your arrest and thinking,
"Why would this guy just throw away his future?"
But I didn't know the whole story back then.
Now I do.
Spencer told me about your mother and sister.
Now, that doesn't make what you did right, but it does answer that question I had.
-You were the best player today. -Thank you.
Then again, there wasn't much competition.
But at GAU,
the competition is gonna be much tougher.
Is this real?
You're asking me to come play for you?
We have a couple of full scholarships left
and we're offering you one of them.
Scholarship?
Welcome to the family, bro.
Thank you, Coach. I won't let you down, man.
You deserve it, man.
I guess your playing days ain't over no more.
[knocking on door]
[Jordan] Hey.
What's up?
Uh, nothing. Just bored at home.
-Thought I'd see what you're up to. -Okay.
How was your day?
Since when do you come over to the house and ask me how my day was?
What, am I not allowed to ask how my only twin's day went?
Okay, I'll play.
My day was actually pretty good. Got to offer someone a second chance.
Uh, we went to a quinceañera.
-Whose quinceañera? -Valerie's.
-Who is Valerie? -I don't know.
You okay, Liv?
He's not gonna be there to walk me down the aisle.
["The Other Side" by Lady Bri playing]
[voice breaking] I'm not gonna get to have a father-daughter dance with him.
Come here. Okay?
I'm here for you.
I will always be here for you.
Okay? Always.
To walk you down the aisle, or dance.
Or just be sad with. Okay?
Yeah.
[Spencer] Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
No, it's okay.
Um, there's actually something I wanna tell the both of you, so…
I've made a decision about the article.
I'm gonna attend the award ceremony as Olivia Baker.
I'm not gonna pretend I didn't write it anymore.
It was the last thing I did with Dad.
So, win or lose,
I'm gonna honor the work that we both did.
No more aliases.
Listen, you don't have to worry about the article affecting either of us.
We support you 100%.
♪ Till the hurricane is over ♪
♪ We'll make it to the other side ♪
♪ To the other side ♪
[theme music playing]