Thanks for making time for your momma bear.
We said we gonna do this thing monthly.
Besides, it's spring break, and my life ain't crazy for once.
This is feeling like old times.
[chuckles]
Hotcakes, fresh off the skillet.
Hey.
Did I see you mix water instead of milk with that batter?
Yes, ma'am. Less calories and fat, and Spencer loves them.
-Right, baby? -Yeah.
You want some, Mrs. Grace?
You know, I am going to stick with these biscuits.
-Okay. -[doorbell rings]
Hey, girl!
Denise.
You're early.
-Early for what? -Uh…
There's something that I've been wanting to show you.
Where the hell is my bed?
You know how I always said that I wanted a craft room?
Well, Denise inspired me to get started.
I love this idea.
We have tons of fabric at the dress shop that you can have.
[Denise] Oh, girl, bring it on over.
She is officially hired to help. I like her. Come on.
Wait, wait. Where am I supposed to sleep when I come home?
Your home is at the beach house,
where you've been living for the past year with your comfortable bed.
Here you can always sleep on the blow-up mattress.
This wall is larger than I thought. We could put a kiln over here.
-What's a kiln? -We're not putting the kiln in here.
I made this necklace in a kiln.
Oh, that is nice.
Okay, I'm out.
-Wait, Spencer-- -Nope, it's all good.
I got morning practice, anyway. So, y'all can just…
do whatever.
[sighs]
Are you sure you don't wanna stay a little longer?
I could have coffee and donuts delivered.
I wish. My schedule is so jammed,
I had to set reminders to take my vitamins.
How about… Hey, dinner and a movie in the Marina tomorrow?
Nope. Back-to-back meetings. And vitamins.
Okay, uh, you're still coming to Liv's award ceremony tonight, though, right?
I feel terrible,
but there's an artist in town I have to scope out,
and I already spoke to Liv.
She said she's cool.
Gonna get her flowers, though.
-But cheer loudly for the both of us? -Sure.
Bye.
[knock at door]
-Studying? -[scoffs] No, it's spring break.
Well, then why don't you take a break like everybody else?
I'm writing a speech for the awards ceremony.
I know winning is a long shot.
But if I do, everyone's gonna be asking for my next story.
Would you mind listening to what I've got?
Sure, I'm all ears.
Um…
Do you need help finding something?
No, just organizing versions one through four of my speech.
You're gonna read me four versions?
Seven. The last three are on my computer.
-Hey. -[Laura] Hi.
What's up with the 911 text?
I think Liv is spiraling with this whole award ceremony.
I'm sure there's a lot of pressure, right? This is a huge deal for her.
Maybe just give her some space?
She asked for my help.
And then she kicked me out of her room after my third note on draft two.
-How many drafts are there? -Don't ask.
You know what?
The last time that she spoke publicly, it didn't go so well.
Maybe she doesn't want a repeat of the eulogy.
-Yeah. -I'll go check on her.
-Thank you. -Mmm.
-[knock at door] -[Olivia typing]
You're not worried your fingers might fall off?
The least of my concerns.
Yeah, you've got half the Amazon forest on your floor.
-Yeah, who needs trees, right? -Whoa.
-I'm kidding. -You're still joking. That's a good sign.
Jordan, what if people think I'm a fraud when they realize I'm not Jayden Davis?
Okay, maybe it's time we step away from the keyboard.
No, I'm in a groove.
Draft eight is feeling really solid.
-Draft eight, you say? -Yeah.
-Wow, that's cool. -What are you doing?
I was in the middle of a clever segue.
You've got two hours to work on that segue while I'm at practice.
Then you're going with me.
-What part of I need to-- -Non-negotiable, Olivia Baker.
-Two. -[sighs]
[hip-hop song playing]
-[player 1] Here we go. Down check! -[player 2] Watch out!
[player 1] Sixty. Here we go. Check five, check five, check five.
Wide sixty.
Check.
[hip-hop song continues]
-[grunts] -[whistle blows]
-We need faster feet, boys! -[Kai laughs]
-Where'd you get that whistle? -I found it.
Yeah? Come meet the team.
You let Sal catch up to you, didn't you? Boost his confidence?
Nah. Just ain't got it today.
Hey, did they change your bedroom when you moved out?
[chuckles] Coop lives in my old room.
-That don't bother you? -Nope. Still feels like home.
-Hey, is that, uh… -Dr. Gutenberg, GAU's president.
-[Jordan] Yeah. -Man, I ain't seen him since I signed.
-What's he doing here? -[Jordan] Looking for Coach?
-I'm gonna go find out. -Yeah.
Dr. Gutenberg, I didn't know you was a football fan.
I'm not, but I am a booster fan.
And there's a rumor our team is signing ex-cons and has-beens.
Where's Coach Kenny? Or any coach.
We run a voluntary practice session during spring break.
Coach is in Tennessee, recruiting.
-So, are the rumors true? -No.
I mean, yes, yes. We have a guy who made a mistake,
but now he's getting a second chance.
Golden Angeles University is a prestigious program.
It's not a charity case.
This ain't charity.
All I know is
my elite D1 program that normally signs the top players in the country
looks like Last Chance U, and the boosters aren't happy,
which means I'm not happy.
They have a lot of questions.
If they don't like the answers, I have no choice but clean house myself.
[Kai] Hey, that's my boy!
That's my boy!
What did he mean by "clean house"?
Is he gonna pull scholarships?
Yeah, I'm not sure, but he didn't seem happy.
I left a message with Coach Kenny to give him a heads-up.
-I hope he got a plan. -Wow. Look at you.
-Spencer James not saving the world. -[chuckles]
Dr. Spears said I gotta chill on all that, so, I'm trying.
I see you, I see you.
Look, I gotta run somewhere with Liv.
But you're still coming to her award ceremony tonight, right?
Oh, my bad. I thought that was just a family invite-only thing.
And I got this date with Alicia.
She wouldn't be cool if I rescheduled that for Liv.
-Yeah, don't do that. -[chuckles]
-It's all good. I'll see you later. -All right, man.
-Hey, boy. -What's up, man?
How you feeling about everything?
Who's that grumpy white dude you was talking to?
That was GAU's president.
-The big man, huh? -Mmm-hmm.
I'm guessing he's wondering where his five-star recruits are.
Hey, don't trip. He don't get football.
It's all good.
It ain't like five-star recruits have it easy these days.
I'm training Marco Galvez.
Oh, I know Marco.
Yeah, he was about to sign with us before everything went down.
-I thought he went to Florida. -He's in town on spring break.
Sound like he's not having the best time there.
-Why? What's up? -I didn't ask.
I'm training him here in an hour if you wanna join.
Might be nice to see a familiar face.
For sure. I'll swing by.
-Good looking out. -Of course.
Okay, so, the interview should be pretty seamless.
He's just gonna be fishing
for what fans can expect on the Fire and Ice tour.
So, yeah, just keep it, like, vague but exciting.
-[cell phone vibrates] -Cool. Cool.
Uh, yeah, so, that right there, was the opposite of exciting.
[cell phone vibrates]
Well, I was actually thinking about that quinceañera.
-That was so fun, wasn't it? -[chuckles] Yeah.
Um, remember how I told you it reminded me
about how much I missed my indie boho roots?
-Mmm. -Yeah, I kinda, I don't know…
Patience, whatever it is, just say it.
I just… We poured so much time and resources
into this new image and sound, but you know what?
Talking out loud is the confirmation that I need.
So, yeah, let's just… let's just keep this train moving.
-Are you sure? -Yes, I am sure.
Look, we got this interview and it's gonna be dope.
Yeah.
[cell phone vibrating]
But you know what I'm not sure about? Is your phone stressing with them alerts.
Sorry, it's my calendar.
There's a million things to do and no time.
Including this brunch with my dad, which I need to cancel
'cause your interviewer changed the interview time.
Oh, no, just go be with your dad. I got this.
I should be here.
Skye's gonna be there.
Look, why do you have a hired staff if you don't trust them to do their jobs?
Okay. Thank you.
What's this?
[Jordan laughs] A dance studio.
I can see that, Jordan.
How hard is the nostalgia hitting?
[Olivia sighs]
I mean, my last memory here was, um,
-throwing a tutu in Gina Price's face. -Mmm-hmm.
Dance was your first language.
Right? It was how you expressed yourself before you could even talk.
So, I figured, why not bring you back to your roots?
How is this supposed to help with my speech?
Okay.
You know better than anyone that whenever I'm feeling stuck with football or life,
I escape to video games.
Now, some people may call that lazy, but it's the outlet that I need.
Maybe this could be that for you again.
-I would much rather play video games. -Didn't know that was an option.
-Not too late. -No. Yes, it is. Yes, it is.
I've already paid $30 a head for this hip-hop class.
We're not even dressed for hip-hop class.
[laughs smugly]
Didn't think I'd come prepared?
Buckle up, sis.
-[hip-hop song playing on speakers] -Well, here is to legacy. Right?
You know, I really love the idea of combining the Formonica and Keating names.
Thanks, Dad. I haven't even asked, how is retirement?
Erin and I are heading down to Costa Rica in two weeks.
She wants to look at houses to sell.
Maybe you and Erin can harvest pineapples together
or get a farm with pigs and goats.
Yeah, I think I'm good on the pigs and goats.
[both chuckle]
Sorry.
What about you? Are you getting everything you wanted?
-Yeah, and more. -You're on the right track then.
Speaking of the right track,
I hate to cut this lunch short, but I have a meeting.
I remember the days of cutting brunches short.
I'm not gonna lie, I really miss the hustle.
If you miss it, you should join me today. There will be plenty of hustle.
-I'm in. -Wait, really? I was just joking.
I'd rather help you out than shop online for board shorts.
Okay.
Okay, I'm splitting y'all up into two groups
to review the first six-eight counts.
This side will go first, everyone else, get ready for next.
[people clapping, cheering]
Hit it.
♪ Water on me like the sauna Some karats, some pointers ♪
♪ All these commas, I won't fumble Migo gunners out the jungle ♪
♪ Buy it all, …a front up Cake on me, no funnel ♪
♪ Woo, cash ♪
♪ Drop top, feelin' like Stunna Get these plays, no runnin' ♪
♪ Chrome Hearts wallet, smoke my pilot Take three vibes to the tropics ♪
♪ Tropics ♪
-♪ I was outside just servin' narcotics ♪ -♪ Narcotics, woo! ♪
♪ Pass me that stick ♪
-♪ Make one wrong move, just pop him ♪ -♪ Pop him ♪
♪ Blame it on bro with the… Flooded out in the hotel lobby ♪
-♪ It's crowded ♪ -♪ Diamonds be dancin' like Bobby ♪
-[choreographer] That was interesting. -[music stops]
Next group, let's get it.
Music.
♪ I go in the jungle And I ain't got a coat ♪
♪ I bet I come out with a mink ♪
♪ Do this…for the fam 'Cause this…bigger than me ♪
[woman] Yeah!
♪ Colored stones in my infinity link And in the factory, masterpiece ♪
♪ I call him twin 'Cause that be my brother ♪
[choreographer] Five, six, seven, eight.
♪ Water on me like the sauna Some karats, some pointers ♪
♪ All these commas, I won't fumble Migo gunners out the jungle ♪
♪ Buy it all, …a front up Cake on me, no funnel ♪
♪ Woo, cash… ♪
[choreographer] Nina, why are we holding onto five counts ago?
We always move forward no matter what.
-♪ Take three vibes to the tropics ♪ -[high-pitched ringing]
-♪ I was outside just servin' narcotics ♪ -♪ Narcotics, woo ♪
-[song fading] -[tense music playing]
[choreographer] Okay, let's add on.
Off at eight.
-Let's go. -What? I thought we were having fun?
-Four, five… -Liv?
Feels kinda weird being back in here. Not gonna lie.
Didn't think I was welcome after turning y'all down.
Man, you always welcome.
Plus, I'm glad to see you're in good hands here with my guy.
Man, I love that y'all brought Sal on. This dude was a legend in high school.
Oh, he still is. You should've seen him out there today.
Okay. Look, I'm gonna go grab some stuff.
-We're gonna get that workout in. -Yes, sir.
All right, Sal.
So, how's Florida?
I know it ain't always easy joining a D1 squad already in motion.
It's, uh… It's been chill, you know?
A lot of moving parts, but nothing I can't handle.
You know there ain't no hard feelings you not signing with us, right?
I'd have done the same thing if I was you.
Hell, a year ago, I was in your exact shoes, so…
I'm here as somebody who gets it, if you need to talk.
Thank you, but, um, I'm pretty sure those shoes fit a tad differently.
How so?
Clearwater State found out I'm gay.
Ain't like that was a secret.
You talked about your boyfriend when you were here.
Yeah, but, uh, they wanna do this whole "Out Athlete" campaign
with me at the center.
Got it.
Look, I'm proud of being queer, but I didn't sign up to be the face of it,
especially at a university that fired a teacher for being out
just a few years ago.
I just wanna play football.
I feel you. Don't nobody like being used.
The publicity and gossip are starting to cause problems.
Taking attention away from the field.
Some think I'm getting special treatment.
Man, I just wanna train in peace.
That's why I came back for spring break.
Look, you wanna train in peace?
Think I can help you with that.
Come run some drills with us later.
Your coach's gonna have something to say about that.
No, we're running voluntary student-led practices for the next two days.
And besides, we could use some five-star talent around
to make these dudes sweat.
So sorry I'm late.
But I got us some salads since who knows how long we'll be here.
-Aw, thanks. -Here.
Yeah.
How's Coop?
We've been like ships passing in the night with all her late-night studying.
You see her more than I do.
Oh. Uh-oh.
It's complicated.
Last thing I wanna do is involve her ex.
Trust me, as the ex, the last thing I wanna do is get involved.
-But we're friends now, right? You and me? -Mmm-hmm.
It's just, Coop and I are sort of on a break.
But the thing is, we haven't had the time or space to define that either.
But it's whatever. Forget it. Let's get into this interview.
Yeah. Yeah, let's get it.
Jordan, just please leave it alone.
Nope. You just stewed the whole car ride home, okay?
Will you just tell me what happened?
I have to finish writing my speech.
I just wanna help. Will you talk to me?
It was what the teacher said. "Move forward no matter what."
Dad used to say the exact same thing to me.
[Jordan sighs]
-["Better Days" by Judith Hill playing] -I, um…
I figured it had to do with some sort of reminder of Dad.
He was the one who usually brought you to dance class.
But, look, Liv, all I wanted was for you to get out of your head.
And you did.
Yeah, until I walked out of class.
But you were amazing before that.
I was okay.
No, Liv, you killed it. All right?
It was like whenever you'd make me film you
being a Beyoncé backup dancer back in the day.
[both chuckle]
I always appreciated you letting me jump in despite how much I sucked.
-Friendly reminder, you still suck. -Whoa! Come on!
I held my own in there.
I was like Sean Patrick Thomas in Save the Last Dance.
Yeah, I don't even think a Juilliard-bound offbeat white woman could help you.
Okay, we're done crushing my nonexistent dance dreams, all right?
[mimics closing]
[exhales]
One last thing.
Watching you during the freestyle segment,
that reminded me of what your true first language was.
Letting go and speaking from the heart, script-free.
I mean, that's what, Liv, the truth is, after all.
Come on.
♪ Better days will come ♪
Man, that's whack that they're forcing his hand like that.
He was there to play football.
Yeah, they don't own his story.
Don't nobody control none of our stories.
That's why I didn't commit to Texas Northern Tech.
They painted me as some gang banger.
"Bad boy on and off the field."
[snorts] They ever met you?
No shade, but you about the least bad boy brother I know.
Oh, man, chill. I got my moments.
Yo, I know we three straight dudes with zero clue
what it's like to put your sexuality out in public, but I feel for the kid.
I mean, his narrative is his to control.
I just wish he could find a way to do that and focus on the game.
So, I'm thinking this shade of violet
with cream-colored baselines will be cute, right?
-Grace? -I forgot Spencer took karate.
For about a week straight, he was adamant about quitting football
because of the Ninja Turtles.
Focus. We're trying to imagine what color this wall should be.
You okay, Mrs. Grace?
I'm sorry, you guys. I can't do this to Spencer.
It's just not sitting right.
He has so many changes in his life recently and I…
I wanna respect the memories that he's holding onto.
Besides, I should be getting ready for Olivia's award ceremony.
I'm still kinda salty that Laura chose you as her plus one, and not me.
[chuckles]
What time you and Spencer getting there?
I'm not sure, Spencer's driving.
So, are you enjoying a day in the life?
Please, you're taking me back to the old days.
[both chuckle]
Oh.
Did the bold "Past Due" on these royalties not get your attention?
Dad, it's no biggie.
My accountant said that aging a few days past due is just a small fee.
Ain't always about the fee, sweetheart. Sometimes it's about people, you know?
Some of these artists are counting on these royalty checks.
You're right.
[groans] It's, like, the one part of the job I don't enjoy.
And unlike when you were a mogul,
I don't have a whole department to handle them.
Early on, I had to do it on my own.
So until you get people,
you're gonna have to learn to love to do it yourself.
Yeah, easier said than done.
Yeah.
You know what?
What are you doing?
Well, I'm gonna show you what I did.
Okay, check it out.
Your mom built me this program when Keating Records was just a toddler.
[chuckles] Wow! Mom was an Excel ninja.
Your mom was, uh, everything.
Yeah.
-I miss her too, Dad. -Yeah.
[cell phone vibrating]
Sweetheart, one more piece of advice.
Your busy schedule earlier looks like it's all centered around work.
And you know better than anybody that I built my company
at a cost to you and your mom.
Time is fleeting, Layla.
We gotta find a way to make room
for the things that matter most outside of work.
Find that balance.
Hey, thought I was coming to a team practice.
That starts in an hour.
-I wanted to chop it up with you first. -About what?
A wise athlete helped me with my own identity crisis.
He made me realize I needed to define Spencer James on my own terms.
-I know who I am. -I don't doubt it.
But say it out loud.
Record it.
It's for nobody except you.
So that when you out on that field,
getting pulled in directions you don't wanna go,
and you need to be reminded of who you are and why you're here,
you can just put your headphones on, listen to this, recenter,
-and get back to work. -Sounds kinda corny.
-Fool, did you just call me corny? -I mean--
Look, just shut up and try it, okay? Delete it if you hate it.
So, Marco Galvez…
do you know what your narrative is?
Yes.
And it ain't just one thing.
Nobody is.
I'm the son to two wonderful immigrant parents.
I'm proudly of Salvadorian and Haitian descent.
I'm an overprotective brother,
a lover of anime and dance,
and I'm a five-star running back who happens to be gay.
That is Marco Galvez.
Crap. What time is it?
-What's this? -This is help.
The plan is, focus on your words and we're gonna get your look together.
Are you serious?
Uh, we got your back, Liv. Team Baker in the building.
Here.
And you might be learning how to contour today.
-Ooh! -No, you won't.
I think we've got it between me and Mom.
I thought you had practice.
Nah, it's voluntary, so I can stay.
You've done more than enough.
Thank you, for everything.
[Jordan exclaims]
I gotta give you your flowers.
Everyone and their mama has been on the Patience 2.0 bandwagon right now.
[chuckles] Thank you so much.
Don't thank me.
The praise is owed to your slaying Viking Queens.
The makeup tutorials your team released to replicate your music video looks
have got the people thirsting for more!
I mean, look at all these folks feeling so much more confident, thanks to you.
Oh, wow.
So, everyone is dying to know,
are you planning on creating more filters leading up to the big Fire and Ice tour?
Um…
Yes, of course. You know, we're going bigger and flashier
because, um, you know, that's what Patience 2.0 is all about.
Can I quote that?
Um, can we just, like, maybe… just talk about the tour?
That's what we're doing!
While I cannot speak for the Vortex,
I will go on record saying, I am so glad girl-next-door Patience is out,
and Patience 2.0 is in!
The world has been waiting for your edge, baby girl!
[chuckles dryly] Cool.
♪ You know the drill ♪
♪ We be runnin' All day we be runnin' ♪
Motion, motion, motion!
♪ Carrying the game Like we fully sprinting ♪
♪ We ain't never stopping You saying something… ♪
Come on, man.
[all exclaiming]
You hear that, baby?
Watch.
Come on!
Good job, good job. Good job.
-Hey, boy. -Yo.
This squad got some heat on it.
We might be scrappy,
but never underestimate hunger and the underdog with something to prove.
Y'all gonna sneak up on some people.
I appreciate that, but we still got work to do.
The hunger here's different.
I know Sal's story,
but after talking to Kai and some of the other guys,
y'all are like Season 4 of Friday Night Lights.
-Mmm. -I've never seen it.
You're kidding, right?
-Unfortunately, he is not kidding, okay? -Don't start.
I've told him he's missing out on…
[both] The greatest football show of all time.
Wow. Regardless, the GAU administration gotta be excited for y'all next season.
I don't know.
Our new recruits aren't flashy enough for the president.
But "flashy" don't guarantee wins.
Yeah, well, try selling that to someone who only cares about press and boosters.
Enough chitchat. Ready for round two?
-Yes, sir. -He look tired to me.
-Are you sleepy? -Me? I'm good! Come on, now!
I'm only seeing a few stars.
Come on, man. Let's fight! Let's go!
Let's run it. Let's get it!
All right, fellas. Line up. X-Z shift, 95 Dig. Here we go.
Just got word Devonte's gonna publish your interview
in a special artist edition next week.
Great job, girl!
That'd be dope.
Okay, I ignored it during the interview, but now it's just you and me.
What's going on?
You know, um… [sighs]
I miss my indie sound.
Yeah, it was me, grounded in something real.
And this "Fire and Ice," 2.0 Patience, it just isn't it.
It just doesn't feel right projecting this message
that people need to change themselves to feel better.
And I just want everyone
to know their true identities are equally as fierce,
and I can't do that if I'm not even being me.
Okay.
Hypothetically speaking,
if Boho Patience were to remaster "Fire and Ice"…
-Mmm-hmm. -…how would that sound?
-Um… -[chuckles]
Okay.
[playing "Fire and Ice" on guitar]
♪ I can do anything, everything All that's ain't the baddest ♪
♪ But we both know that's all cap See, we heating up our position ♪
♪ Better fall back So you don't wanna smoke ♪
♪ Getting faded off the contact Yeah ♪
[stops playing]
I have an idea.
Damn, that smells good.
-I thought we were eating in. -Not anymore.
-Okay. Picnic on the beach? -You're wrong again.
Okay, then help a brother out.
We're going to Olivia's award ceremony.
The one I found out about from your mom.
There was nothing to find out.
I wasn't hiding nothing. I just wasn't planning on going,
because I thought it was a family thing.
And I knew we had our date night.
Besides, won't things be awkward with you and Olivia together?
Mmm-mmm.
Considering she's the one who helped us get back together, no, it won't.
Run that by me again?
When you were reeling over losing Coach Baker,
she's the one who told me I should have kept supporting you
no matter how hard you pushed me away.
She's the reason I came back that night.
So, we owe her, and tonight sounds like a big deal.
Isn't the point of the Vortex to support each other's wins and losses?
Remember how nervous I was at home?
It's like ten times worse now.
What if I win?
Oh, hopefully I don't win.
You want us to root for you to lose?
No.
I don't know.
Sweetheart, remember that writing the article was the hardest part.
Now just enjoy being celebrated.
Okay. [sighs]
Oh! Yo, yo, look who it is!
Seriously?
Great, like there wasn't already enough pressure without John Salley being here.
Who's next? Michael Jordan?
-Jeez. -Better.
Hopefully.
Hey. What's up?
There you go, baby.
Did we miss anything?
-No. -Good.
You're right on time, actually. Um…
I thought you couldn't come.
We couldn't miss cheering you on.
Well, if I win.
When you win.
So, they got dinner?
I think I saw some tiny rice balls over there,
but I'm gonna wait until John Salley goes to the buffet,
then I'm gonna pounce.
-John Salley's here? -Right there.
-Damn! No pressure, Liv. -Come on!
[Spencer] It's fine, it's fine.
Hey, what was so important that I needed to make a pit stop?
I didn't know you were going out.
I mean, I will always take an emergency text from you over anything.
Was it about the interview, or--
Okay, I have been struggling with "Fire and Ice,"
and the persona that we built.
Uh, I know.
I can tell, and, um, after the tour, we can redefine who you are.
Yeah, but that's the thing, I don't wanna redefine who I am.
You know, like, I know who I am,
and I think I found a solution to move forward with just a slight tweak.
Okay.
-Take a seat. -Okay.
Um…
-Okay, imagine this. -Mmm-hmm.
Same album, same songs.
Just with an acoustic flare, and me on stage with my guitar.
So… [plays recording]
[on speakers] ♪ I can do anything, everything ♪
♪ All that's ain't the baddest ♪
♪ But we both know that's all cap See, we hitting up our opposition ♪
♪ Better fall back You don't wanna smoke ♪
♪ Getting faded off the contact Yeah ♪
♪ I bring the fire everyday Ice-cold at night ♪
♪ Got me switching up the lane I can tow that line ♪
[song stops]
It's really good.
-It's better than good. -Yeah?
Okay, and I know reimagining the tour will unravel everything,
but I am down to work overtime.
It's triple overtime for me, but whatever it takes.
And yeah, and if it's too much, I get it.
Stop. I don't care how much work it's gonna take.
This is the real Patience.
And honestly, between the quinceañera and today,
this is, like, the happiest I've heard you sound.
Your fans'll love it.
-Seriously? -Yeah.
Cool. Um…
Okay, so we're really doing this?
Yeah, Gia's gonna flip, but we'll get her on board tomorrow.
[chuckles]
Okay, thank you. Thank you!
Oh, my God.
Look, I want you to be you, so we're gonna figure it out,
and I get to cancel tomorrow's pyrotechnics meeting,
-so more free time for me. -[chuckles]
Gotta run. Proud of you.
-Thank you. Love you. -Okay. Bye.
[both squeal]
-Yes! -[sighs]
Don't act like you don't want those samosas.
Go for it.
It's tempting.
Um…
I know using Jayden Davis was supposed to protect all of us,
and showing up here, claiming the name breaks that.
I thought, actually, maybe, that's why you weren't gonna come tonight.
I'm sorry I even hesitated to come.
It was just a misunderstanding.
Listen, you showing up tonight, owning who you are, that takes guts.
And J and I meant it when we said we support you.
And in terms of protection, you know you got the Vortex.
-[chuckles] -Ain't nobody messing with us.
Thanks, Spencer.
How are your nerves holding up, sweetie?
[Olivia] Better-ish.
-Excuse me. -[Spencer] Mmm-hmm.
Baby, uh…
Can I talk to you?
Actually, I think they about to start. Maybe after the ceremony?
Okay.
Leaps of faith are scary,
and bravery looks different to everyone.
To me, bravery look like the first time that I said out loud
I wanted to achieve what I thought was impossible.
A career in the NBA.
I guess my ancestors were working overtime.
[people chuckling]
Because four championship rings later,
I think I achieved my dream, then some.
And I continue to honor those who came before me, every day of my life,
by living up to the best that they saw in me,
and each nominee here tonight have their own story of bravery,
leaps of faith, and how they changed lives.
Stories that will thankfully live on in the articles that they have written.
So I am honored
to present the award for Excellence in Sports Journalism.
And it goes to…
Jayden Davis.
[applause]
You won! You did it!
Liv, you won.
Except I can't move.
[Layla] I think I can help.
Hey.
-Thank you. -Yeah.
[people cheering, applauding]
[camera shutters clicking]
[exhales] Um…
Um… Hi.
Thank you so much for this.
In the spirit of Mr. Salley, and those he continues to honor,
I'd like to take this moment to honor a man
without whom I'd never have written this article.
My dad passed away a few months ago.
I was supposed to honor him with a eulogy at his funeral,
but I couldn't find the air to breathe,
let alone the words.
But if you'd indulge me, I'd really like to try again today.
My dad is Billy Baker.
Some of you may know him as
former NFL great turned high-school football coach, but…
he was so much more.
He was a pillar of his community in South LA,
a mentor to many,
and a friend to even more.
A husband to the most incredible and patient woman.
And a father to all, even if you weren't his blood.
He encouraged me early on in life to be a changemaker,
and more recently, to use journalism as my weapon against injustice.
He also taught me to be proud of my name,
and supported me even when I didn't feel comfortable using it.
So today,
I'd like to reclaim that name
as Olivia Baker, not Jayden Davis.
I'd like to dedicate this award to my dad, a changemaker himself,
and a man that we can only aspire to be.
I love you, Dad.
Thank you.
[applause]
[sighs] Finally, she eats.
Nerves are gone, appetite's back.
I'm proud of you, Liv. That was a beautiful tribute.
-Can I ask you something? -Yeah.
How do you do it?
Put one foot in front of the other after losing both Corey, and now my dad?
I wanna keep honoring him every day, but I just…
How?
By learning to live in the now.
Hmm.
It's what your pops would've wanted for us.
Liv, you and me,
we had to learn the hard way, and we only got a small window.
Tomorrow ain't promised.
So embrace what's in front of you.
Your dad would have wanted you to live out your wildest dreams.
-Both, in your career and your life. -You're right.
Can't say I've really been doing that.
I'm a freshman college student
who's been so focused on my job off-campus,
I don't even know where the commissary is.
-Damn. -Yeah.
[both chuckle]
Well, look, freshman year ain't over.
Go after the life you want.
-[laughter] -[Spencer] Change it to "Olivia"?
[Olivia] I wish it said "Olivia."
-I'll get some Sharpie on there. -[all chuckle]
This is so nice.
[Jordan] So, we're gonna be all right.
I've been meaning to say that color looks good on you.
-Oh, thank you. -[chuckles]
There's something I've been meaning to tell you too.
If it's about the craft room, let me go first.
I was selfish for holding on to something I should be letting go of.
I shouldn't have blindsided you.
It is your house.
No, Spencer, it's our house.
And in our house,
you sacrificed the world for me and Dillon to have everything we needed.
I should be honoring that by honoring you and your needs now.
Home ain't a place, Ma.
It's wherever you are,
and all the craft rooms in the world ain't gonna change that.
You feel me?
-Thank you, baby. -Mmm-hmm.
[cell phone vibrates]
-Hey. -Hi.
Thought I would find you in here.
-You working late? -Uh, no, I was about to join you.
Just wanted to quickly pack up some royalties,
so I don't forget to mail them out tomorrow.
[Jordan] Hmm.
What happened with that UK artist?
Oh, I sent the best A&R consultant to cover for me.
You hired someone new?
-He wishes. It's my dad. -Oh.
But Liv's too important. Would've hated to miss tonight.
-Hmm. -And you're kind of important too.
-So I was thinking… -Mmm-hmm.
…you've still got a few more days left of spring break,
so what do you think about a day trip to Catalina?
Thought your schedule's too tight.
Where did this sudden change come from?
Time is fleeting.
That's the tweet.
-Yeah? -Yeah.
-[camera shutter clicking] -[both chuckle]
-I like that one. -Ooh. Yep. That's the one.
-Yeah. -That is the one.
Okay, post that with the hashtag "dream team."
Cool.
Um…
You know, I wanted to thank you for your assist with Layla.
Like, I owe you.
It's your voice that sold it.
You know, I feel like my soul would have slowly died every day
on the original tour, so…
Well, now it can thrive and inspire others the way it inspired me.
-Girl, quit it. -No, I'm being for real.
And watching you today was the reminder I needed to always fight for me.
-Mmm. -I'm in awe of you, Patience.
Wow.
Well, thanks.
Whoa. Um…
Oh, my God.
What the hell?
Oh, I'm so sorry.
-I got carried away. I'm-- -No, just…
Yeah, I'm gonna go.
Like… I…
Go…
Yeah, I gotta go.
I gotta go.
[sighs]
You wanted to see me, sir?
I get the sense you weren't happy with our talk earlier.
No disrespect, but our team doesn't need any fixing.
Yeah, we got some guys with some baggage,
but they got something better than any five-star recruit can offer.
-Heart. -So I keep being told.
I don't understand, sir.
You could've simply shared that the team had re-signed Marco Galvez,
instead of letting me believe it was just about these second-chance recruits.
First of all, I'm not the coach.
That'd be something Coach Kenny or AD Barnes would share with you.
If it was true, which it's not.
Actually, it is.
Like I told Dr. Gutenberg myself,
this roster is full of heart, grit, and dedication.
I'd regret not being a part of it.
Wait, are you coming to GAU?
Y'all are rewriting your narrative. Just like me.
So, yes, I'm officially decommitting from Clearwater State and joining GAU.
[Spencer chuckles]
The boosters had questions,
and now I get to deliver some pretty great answers.
Looks like we got ourselves a team.
I guess we do.
[laughs heartily]
♪ I know there's gonna be Some brighter days ♪
Hey, sweetie.
♪ I swear that love will find you In your pain ♪
Thanks.
♪ I feel it in me Like the beating of life in my veins ♪
♪ I know there's gonna be Some brighter days ♪
I think it's just missing one thing.
♪ Oh, if your screams don't make a sound ♪
♪ If your screams don't make a sound ♪
-♪ Oh, if your walls are crashing down ♪ -♪ Crashing down, crashing down… ♪
Yeah.
Now our legacies will always be together, Dad.
And I'll honor that with each step forward.
One foot in front of the other.
♪ I know there's gonna be Some brighter days ♪
[theme music playing]