Jordan: Was I right or was I right?
You ignoring me?
Layla: That's the plan. Jordan: Uh-huh.
OK, fine.
I will admit
there were some coincidences.
"Coincidences"? Dad's long-lost brother's
last known address is in Los Angeles.
He is the same age as Coach Bobby, who,
by the way, is shockingly older than I thought.
And Coach Bobby has been treating me like crap
since day one. What do you call that?
Uh, coincidence?
Coincidence, and not everybody likes you.
[Mock-gasps] Now you're just being silly.
Look, I just think we need more proof before you tell
anyone else that Coach Bobby is the baby
that Grandma Mary gave up for adoption.
Well, that proof is actually on its way here
for a big celebration. Layla: Wait, Jordan. No.
You are not seriously thinking
of inviting him to GW's party, right?
Aw, it's sweet how well you know me, baby.
- Jordan. - Listen, Coach Bobby
probably feels abandoned by my family, right?
So if we just get him and GW in the room together,
I mean, it-- Layla: What? What, what, what?
They're gonna be so overjoyed by seeing
each other that all will be forgiven?
Besides, this has nothing to do
with Grandpa Willie. It's not even his son.
You know, Grandma Mary gave that baby up for adoption
before her and GW were together, and neither one
of them knew the adoption fell through.
You were much more agreeable in Napa.
Yeah, well, we were wine-tasting all day.
I would have agreed to anything. Jordan: Oh, I know.
You know, I think we still have a...
few of those bottles, if you want to crack 'em open.
Laura: There you guys are. Jordan: OK, Mom.
Hey, uh, listen, this is not your room anymore.
Can't just bust in here. You ever heard of knocking?
Have you ever heard of shutting up and giving
your mom a hug? Jordan: Yeah. Ahem.
Hi. [Chuckles]
Laura: Hi! Layla: Hi, Mrs. Baker.
Mom. [Laura chuckles]
Sorry. Still getting used to that.
You look great, by the way. Travel really agrees with you.
Aw, thank you. Europe was...
a lot of fun, uh, but it's really good to be home.
It's just a shame that Liv couldn't be here.
That stomach flu's really kicking her butt.
Layla: Mmm. Jordan: Yeah, yeah.
Hmm.
You realize, without that defender,
you leave yourself wide open for a sack,
and that doesn't need salt, man.
What are you doing? KJ: Uh, sorry. My bad.
Uh, you got something on your mind?
And the answer better be a way to beat Torrance.
[Sighs] OK.
So I kinda been working on this new play.
OK.
It's called Fake Boyfriend,
and if I can pull this off, Khalil's
supposed to completely fall for Amina.
[Chuckling] OK, so... hold on.
This is a play that helps the opposing team score?
[Chuckles] Gotcha, man.
That's interesting. Ha ha ha!
Ha ha! Damn! KJ: OK, are you done?
What, I can't get no love for that? OK.
OK, fine, fine. Jokes aside,
whose idea was this?
- Hers. - And you said yes because?
- I don't know. - Because she's cute, right?
Well, no, she was having a rough night
and needed a win. Cassius: And because she's cute.
OK, I got you. KJ: Look, I'm just trying
to help out a friend. Cassius, chuckling: OK, man.
Y'all realize this plan is stupid, though, right?
- Probably. - Definitely.
Well, it's too late, OK, 'cause I said yes,
and now she's got this plan for us
to all hang out after school,
unless I can't go because I'm grounded?
She's not gonna believe that, man.
You're too good a kid. I don't know.
I guess we just raised you right.
So you're just gonna send me out there with no defense?
Thanks, Coach. Cassius: Hey, you made your bed.
Now you gotta lie in it, son. Wait.
Now that you got a fake girlfriend,
do we need to have the fake talk?
- OK. - You just let me know
when you're ready. KJ: You're not funny.
- I got your back, son. - You're not funny, bro.
I got your back. Ha ha!
Grandpa Willie: Ha ha! Hey. Jordan: There he is.
There you go. Grandpa Willie: Oh, thank you.
Laura: It's so good to see you. Grandpa Willie: Yeah, yeah.
Ha ha! Can we get you anything?
Uh... hmm. Layla: Huh.
Is everything OK, Grandpa? Or...
Better than OK.
I made a deal with myself that when I turned 70,
I could do whatever the hell I want,
so you guys could either join me or just
stay out of my way. Heh heh heh!
Jordan: Well, whenever you put it like that,
I mean, might as well just-- Layla: OK.
Trust me, nobody is gonna stop you from celebrating.
In fact, I could use a little fun myself.
Well, great, because Layla and I
have been planning a big party
at her club. Layla: Sorry.
He--he wanted to keep it a surprise.
Oh, no, we're definitely surprised.
Grandpa Willie: Well, what I really want on my birthday
is to be surrounded by all my friends and family.
Now, the two of you spread the word, all right?
I want this party to be huge,
so you got to invite everyone you know.
You're only 70 once, right?
Yeah, you got it. We will invite everyone we know.
Grandpa Willie: Great. All right.
Layla: Jordan.
Easy, easy, easy. Ah, ah!
Listen, I am loving your enthusiasm right now,
but I'm not sure that right now is the best time.
Shut it, OK? I know that face.
You are not inviting Coach Bobby.
Did you even hear the man at the bar?
"Invite my whole family," OK?
It's like he's practically-- he's begging us to.
Laura: OK, you two. What are you hiding?
And don't try and deny it, because Jordan always rubs
the back of his neck when he's about to lie.
Ahem. Um...
Mom, there is something that we need to show you.
OK.
Preach: OK, phones in pockets. Eyes up front.
It is test time.
And please wait till everyone gets a test
before you start...
no matter how smart you think you are.
Marqui: Khalil.
Grab your stuff.
It's time to bounce.
Khalil's in the middle of class.
I'm sure whatever business you have
can be handled after school.
Don't make me ask twice.
Preach: Marqui.
Marqui.
Maybe I didn't make myself clear.
Khalil is in the middle of taking a test.
I can't just let him leave.
Let me clear things up.
I'm that boy's father,
and this is family business.
What you tryna say? I can't take my son outta school?
What I'm saying is that any student
that leaves the school needs to be cleared
by the front office.
Now, I can show you where that is if you need.
You know, you may have everybody else
up in here fooled, but don't forget.
I know where you're really from, Teach.
Then you should know my whole get-down, partner.
Now, if there is any business
that you need with Khalil,
that can be handled after school.
[Students whispering]
[Chuckling]
Take it easy, Teach.
Don't call the hall monitor on me.
[Student coughs]
I'mma catch you later. Oh...
Good luck on that test.
I'mma be seeing you, partner.
Hey, you all right?
Look, if you want to talk about anything, man, I mean--
Khalil: I appreciate it. [Door opens]
But you know I can't talk to you.
[Door closes] Not about this.
I know that your mind is probably racing.
Right now, you're going through a wide range
of emotions, and that's totally normal.
It's totally normal.
I don't know what to say. I can't believe this.
Well, you don't have to say anything right now.
You don't have to say anything at all, OK?
And once the shock wears off--
Layla: She knows.
Um, you always play with your hair when you lie.
Your dad found out a long time ago.
Uh, wait. Dad knew? He knew that he had a brother?
Why didn't he say anything? Why didn't you say anything?
You let me take a job with Coach Bobby, knowing
that he was Dad's half-brother? Laura: No.
I knew nothing of the sort.
Honestly, I don't know who your uncle is.
And when your dad found out that he had a brother
that was given up for adoption, he decided
the best thing to do was to leave it alone,
which is exactly what you should do, too.
Tsk. Fine. But, Mom, you should know that
Dad's brother's adoption never went through
and that he grew up in the foster-care system.
And now the two of you can help me find
a birthday present for GW. Thank you.
["All Day" playing]
Male singer: ♪ Come and get it all day ♪
[School bell rings] ♪ Never giving it up, ♪
♪ Intimidated, yeah, they hate it, stop playing wit us ♪
♪ Never divided it's a riot, hold the ball and I rush ♪
♪ We line 'em up inside the cut, touchdown in the clutch ♪
♪ You ain't ready for the pressure, bring it all my way ♪
♪ Never let up, I'm a dawg, get 'em out my face ♪
♪ You mistaken if you think we gonna fall... ♪
Save some of that for the field, son.
[Grunts]
[Drops ropes, panting]
I'm good. I'm just trying to get it in now
since I won't be able to after practice.
Oh, yeah, that's right. Fake date. Heh!
Hey, don't make me regret saying anything, all right?
You're enjoying this a little too much.
Aye, you got yourself into this, man.
And isn't it your job as my dad to coach me
through these mistakes? Cassius: Aight, you right.
My advice?
Bring some defense.
Friends, man. Invite some friends
to this group hangout. It'll be less awkward
if someone has your back.
Think about it. Heh heh!
Fake date. Ha ha!
Breonna: ...for making me miss my double chocolate cake.
As you know,
torts law examines "you shouldn't" clauses.
Layla: Not this again. Breonna: You shouldn't...
Feel like I'm an expert on torts law now.
Oh, really? So,
if I slip and fall on your dirty floor
and accidentally drop-kick you, who's at fault?
Well, call my floor dirty one more time
and we'll find out. Coop: Fine.
For your information, uh, I was just double-checking my notes.
- Sure. - What?
If you got something to say, just say it then.
I just feel like there's a lot of extra,
extracurricular activities happening with your professor.
Come on. First Preach,
now you, really?
Look, I am attracted to her legal mind.
That's it. Layla: "Attracted."
Interesting choice of word.
Anyway, uh, this got delivered here today.
Hey, isn't that the book you needed for your paper?
And here it is, delivered overnight
on Prime from, uh,
Professor Strong.
Layla: Huh. Who obviously [Coop scoffs]
knew that you would be studying here. Hmm.
I wonder what wise Preach would think about that.
Yeah, if he's smart, he'll keep his mouth shut.
[Laptop chimes, Layla gasps]
You have search alerts on for Patience.
That is so cute. Oh, do you have one
for the professor, too, or it's just, um--
OK. At this point, you just want me to hit you, right?
Look, don't freak out.
These tabloid articles are always fake,
and they manipulate photos and try to--
Whatever. I mean, I don't pay attention
to this kind of garbage anyway.
It's all good. [Taps key, video resumes]
Breonna, on video: These are our duties.
[Door opens]
Coop: Can we just drop it already?
Patience, what are you doing here?
Nice to see you, too.
Sorry if I scared you. I just had some time off,
and I thought I'd just come and surprise you.
I hope that's OK.
Yeah, no, of course it is.
Patience: Hi. Hi. Layla: It's so good to see you.
Layla: Hi. Coop: Yeah, it is. I just--
I didn't know you were coming, that's all.
Yeah, that's, uh,
kind of how surprises work. Tsk.
Also, um, you probably saw, like,
that ridiculous article.
And that is my cue to give y'all some privacy.
OK.
Tsk. Um,
look, I just wanted to tell you in person
that there is nothing going on with me
and my co-star. Coop: I knew that was
all nonsense. I mean, I said the same
exact thing to Layla. It's all good.
Oh, OK.
Cool, um...
glad there's no problem.
No, but I--I am happy that you're here.
- OK, yeah. - So...
- Yeah. - Yeah.
Yeah, me, too.
Jordan: Khalil. Hey. You got a sec?
[Distant, indistinct chatter]
[Door closes]
Look, I--I know I was off at practice today.
It won't happen again.
I know it won't.
I figure this has something to do with your dad
showing up to school this morning?
- Preach told you. - Yeah, and it's been
the talk of the school.
Latest rumor is there was
a Wild West shootout in the hallway.
It's not too far off.
Listen...
we can talk about this
if you want. I'm here.
Plus, I'm not a Blood, so, you know,
there's no conflict of interest there.
I guess Preach told you that, too.
Mm-hmm.
The police are looking for him.
My pops. He needs me to tell 'em he dropped
me off at Amina's overnight food drive here at 8:00.
And is that what happened?
Has your dad--[sighs]-- has he ever asked you
to do something like this before?
[Khalil sighs] Jordan: Right.
Not exactly a Beverly Hills kind of problem, huh?
You'd be surprised. [Chuckles]
Listen, maybe--maybe I could talk to your dad.
I appreciate it, but that'll probably just make things worse.
Khalil, hey, Khalil, hey, listen, my mom is in town,
OK? She used to be the DA. Maybe you could speak with--
You know what happens to cats like me that get caught
snitching to the DA? - It's not snitching, Khalil.
It's just-- - The cops got a witness, Coach.
Only way out is to say he was with me.
Look, I know you trying to help
and everything, but you're not really from here,
so I don't think you understand how things work.
I gotta bounce.
Sorry again about practice.
Coop: So, if I popped a dude in the throat
and he injured someone, I could be held liable.
OK, and why are you punching this guy?
I don't know. Maybe he missed the point
I was trying to make. Let me explain again.
No, no, no. I mean, I get it.
I get it. You're liable and all that.
Wow.
I just never seen you this into school before.
You're like a nerd. [Coop chuckles]
We prefer to be called academics.
OK, Ms. Academic.
[Chuckles] I just mean,
it's, um... it's just different,
like school's all you can talk about.
Well, it's not all I could talk about.
But you know how I used to always struggle in class?
- Mm-hmm. - I don't know, once I got
to law school, it all just clicked.
And I'm doing it again.
My bad. Look, I really do
want to hear all about the show.
- OK. - And aren't you hungry?
I mean, you're usually starving after a flight.
Yeah, um,
about that...
I am vegan now.
What? Coop: Yeah, right. Come on.
We once placed second in a hot wing-eating contest,
and the only reason we didn't place first is
because you ate a hamburger beforehand.
Yeah, well, you know, some of the other actors
said it gave them more energy,
and with 6 shows a week, I need all the help I can get.
OK. Talk about different.
But listen here, do not expect me to turn vegan
when the show ends and you move back here.
Tsk.
So, um...
that's kind of another reason why I came to see you.
I got offered the lead
in a new play,
and it runs for ten months
in London.
["Connect to Everything" playing]
Male singer: ♪ I put on my shoes, didn't think about it ♪
Amina: OK, so he's having this big birthday party
at Layla's, and all of Crenshaw's invited.
What do you get for a man who just turned 70?
A woman who just turned 60?
- Ha ha ha ha! - Heh!
OMG, that was so funny.
Khalil, didn't you think that was funny?
Oh, I wasn't listening.
That's too bad. It was pretty funny.
I hope you don't mind Kingston joining us.
His friends canceled, and I felt so bad.
I didn't want to leave my poor boyfriend all alone.
It's all good. Hey, I'm sorry your friends
don't like you, bro. KJ: It's aight.
Much rather be here with my girl anyway.
Right, baby?
Ahem!
Oh, hey, Tori.
I'm so glad you could make it.
Kingston, sweetie, you didn't tell me
you were inviting a friend.
Khalil: Who knew he had any? Tori: Hope it's OK.
KJ also didn't tell me he invited someone,
or that he'd be draped all over that someone.
Babe, you should have told her we're together now.
KJ: Uh, y-yeah,
yeah, we're, um, we're together now.
Tori: Mm-hmm. KJ: But it's all very new.
Very.
Khalil: And suddenly, "irrelevant" has a face.
Wait, do you guys know each other?
Trivia host, tapping mic: OK, everybody,
put your phones away because it's time for trivia.
KJ: Heh! Trivia? Khalil: Trivia? [Scoffs]
Naw, look, I got real stuff going on.
I ain't got time for this. Um, have a good day.
Good luck. Catch up with y'all later.
KJ: You scared I'm smarter than you?
[Scoffs] Boy, what? I'll wipe the floor
with you if I felt like it.
Prove it.
Stay and play.
Stay, Khalil, please.
It'll be fun. Uh, we'll do teams.
How 'bout-- Tori: Beverly versus Crenshaw.
Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.
You're cool if I borrow your boyfriend, right, Amina?
Amina: Let's do it. Khalil: Let's.
I mean, talk about dope vegan options.
London is it, and you get to perform
in the West End? That's amazing.
Why don't you look happy?
I don't know.
Why do you seem so happy?
Because my girl was out here killing it.
I don't know, I thought you would be more upset
that I'm moving so far away. Coop: Can I not be two things?
Listen, I--I'm just trying to be supportive.
But we made it work before,
and we can make it work again.
If you say so.
OK, then I'm happy.
Yeah.
Everything's fine. Coop: OK.
And the answer is...
"elf."
[Tori gasps] Trivia host: Legolas was an elf.
Not an orc or an ogre.
I ain't understand a single word
of that sentence. Amina: I know. What even is
the difference between elves and ogres?
Well, for one, elves have a much slenderer build.
Yeah, and elves are good with bows, while ogres,
they prefer clubs. Amina: Well, I'll keep that
in mind next time I run into an ogre.
Khalil: Yo, quick question. You always been this white
or you just been in Beverly Hills too long?
Tori: So, because we love fantasy,
we can't be authentically Black?
Tell that to Tomi Adeyemi.
"Children of Blood and Bone"?
Khalil: Whatever. This thing's rigged.
He ain't asked one single sports question.
Tori: Quidditch is a sport. Trivia host: Next up,
category is... sports.
Khalil: Oh, here we go. Trivia host: Other than golf,
what sport was played on the moon?
KJ: Oh!
[Scoffs] Course he knew that.
[Sighs] Maybe we should just forfeit.
Look, I'm sorry I wasn't much help.
They don't teach space golf at Crenshaw.
[Chuckles]
But I appreciate the invite.
I needed the distraction. Amina: Yeah.
That whole thing with your dad probably
wasn't the best way to start your morning.
Far from the worst. Heh!
Yo, I definitely failed that test earlier.
Oh, I wouldn't worry. There'll be a retest.
Like, half of the class cheated
when you guys left anyways. [Khalil chuckles]
What did your dad want?
He needs me to tell the police that he dropped
me off at your food drive the other night at 8:00.
But didn't you get there at, um...
Your dad wants you to lie to the police?
Look, you don't get it. Ever since my mom dipped,
it's just been me and him. Kept a roof
over my head, clothes on my back.
Is a alibi really that much to ask?
No, I get it. My mom and dad had a past.
My dad even went to prison,
but he'd rather go back before ever putting me
in the position of lying. Khalil: My--[scoffs]--
my pops is trying the best he can, Meen.
Look, I'm not saying he's a bad father. I'm not.
But what he's asking you to do is wrong,
and I think that deep down, you know that, too.
So what are you gonna do about it?
[People cheering and clamoring]
Grandpa Willie: Ah! Ha ha ha!
Gonna keep this quick 'cause I'm old
and my drink's almost empty. [Guests chuckle]
Grandpa Willie: Being here with you all makes me realize
that there's nothing more important than family.
So thank you to my family for helping me to celebrate.
Crenshaw! Ha ha ha ha! [Guests cheer]
Grandpa Willie: Let's show the rest of these folks
how we do it! Guests: Yeah!
Male singer: ♪ It's your birthday ♪
♪ Go'n get up on it ♪
♪ Freaky as you want it ♪
Grandpa Willie: Ha ha ha ha!
This is one hell of a party, Willie.
Layla deserves all the credit.
That's one hell of a woman you got there.
- I tell myself that every day. - [Chuckles]
Laura: I want to know what you wished for, 'cause there's
no way you wasted all those candles.
Uh, that my Mary would make her presence felt.
I never imagined I'd turn 70 without her by my side.
And now, with Billy gone, it just seems like there's
just not much of a family left anymore.
Grandpa Willie: But this is a party.
Yes.
And I'm grateful to still have
you two, so let's have some fun!
All right. Let's go. Come on.
- Eh? All right. Let's go. - Take me over there
to meet somebody. Who do you want me to...
Singer: ♪ Go'n get up on it ♪
♪ Freaky as you want it ♪
♪ I ain't mad at you tonight ♪
♪ Go like your birthday ♪
Marqui: Yo! Khalil!
[Turns off engine] Man, get in the car!
We can't put this off no longer!
- I can't do this anymore, Pop. - Can't do what?!
Help out your pops?!
You know what I mean.
Who put you up to this?
Was it Preach?
That weak-ass coach?
Nah, it's all me.
Oh, it's all you?
After all I did for you?
Gonna turn your back on me like that?!
Where's your loyalty at?! Khalil: Where's yours?
I get caught lying to the police, then what?
I'm right there in jail with you.
I'm your son. You're supposed
to be looking out for me, not the other way around.
Son, I would never let anything
like that happen to you, man.
You're already letting it happen.
I can't go with you, Pop.
I'll look out for my future for once.
Your future?
Boy, if they lock me away...
your future is foster care.
I guess I'll figure something out...
and so will you.
[Scoffs]
I guess I will.
[Car door opens and closes]
[Engine turns over]
Layla: [Inhales sharply] All right.
What's going on with you and Patience?
Nothing's going on. Why? She say something?
Well, you're here, and Patience is...
mmm, I think that's her. It's kinda hard
to tell at a distance. Coop: Hey, I don't see you
and Jordan hooking up on top of the bar.
Well, that's why we have a storage room.
That's disgusting. I hang my coat in there.
[Chuckles]
Look, fine. Um...
she's mad at me because I'm not mad
at her, and I'm getting mad
because I'm not getting mad.
I--I may have had too many drinks
for this conversation. Can you be more specific?
She got a job in London, she'll be gone a year,
and I guess I didn't cry enough about it.
Have I ever been the crying type?
No, but you are the passionate type.
I mean, are you upset that she's gonna move away again?
Sure, but it ain't like we can't visit.
Like, look, Olivia was gone for way longer
than that when she went to London, and her
and Spencer turned out fine. Layla: Seriously?
Coop, that's, like, the worst example ever.
That nearly destroyed their relationship.
Yeah, but they good now, and so are me and Patience,
so you can let Jordan know you guys are not
the hottest couple in here.
Singer: ♪ And we won't get this day again ♪
- Yeah we are. - ♪ Let's get it started now ♪
♪ While we're young ♪ Layla: Thank you.
Cassius: Wait, so you invited the girl that likes you
to hang out with the girl that's pretending to like you?
I told you to invite friends, not drama.
Heh! Look, the guys were busy,
and Tori is a friend.
I doubt she even likes me anymore.
[Chuckles] I used to tell people
you're the smart one. That's crazy.
KJ: Heh heh! OK, well, uh, you dropped me off.
Thanks, but I'm sure you have anywhere else to be, so--
Hey, the, uh, hopeful dreamer, right?
[Cassius chuckles] KJ: The who?
Cassius: Mind your business. Ain't you got a girlfriend
to go catch up with? [KJ chuckles]
Look, I'm-- I'm sorry to crash.
I was just dropping off. Layla: No, nonsense.
You should stay. I mean, the more the merrier.
Here, let me grab you a whiskey.
Male singer: ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪
♪ No, I really ain't got time for other people ♪
♪ I'm an only child, family had no time for the sequel, uh ♪
♪ Only catch me leanin' if you talkin' steeples ♪
♪ My parents tellin' me... ♪ Layla: Hey.
Hey, can I ask you something? Jordan: If it's about
the storage closet, the answer is always yes.
Layla: No, Jordan, it's about Coach Bobby.
Please tell me you did not invite him.
What do you-- what do you mean?
I--I have no idea what he's doing here.
Coach Bobby: OK. Baker, what--what's the emergency?
Coach, we're all good. False alarm.
Uh, didn't I text you? Laura: Jordan.
Jordan: No? But you know what?
But since you're here, what do you say you
come wish my Grandpa a happy 70th birthday?
I mean, he'd love to meet you. Yeah?
Come on, let's go. GW. Layla: Jordan.
Jordan: GW, hey, real quick, come over here.
Uh, this is Coach Bobby, my boss at South Crenshaw.
Bobby: Happy birthday, sir. GW: Nice of you to make it.
Doesn't he look like, uh,
you know, someone from long ago?
"Long ago"? Heh! I can hardly remember
what I had for breakfast this morning.
Jordan: Right, right. Hey, well, come on.
I mean, you know, doesn't he look like
someone... anyone, you know, close to you?
[Whispers] Jordan, this is ridiculous.
Uh, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Yeah, yeah.
I know who you are.
You played at Dorsey. Coach Bobby: Heh!
You played against my Billy
in high school. Yeah, yeah!
Yeah, you were one hell of a player, man!
Jordan: No, no, no, no, no, no. Coach Bobby: Heh heh!
GW, look at his face. Doesn't he
remind you of Grandma Mary?
Excuse me?
Laura: Jordan Baker, stop it! Grandpa Willie: Wait, wait.
What the hell are you getting at?
Laura: Don't--it's nothing. It doesn't matter.
Boy... speak.
I found out that Coach Bobby
is the baby in the picture.
He's Grandma Mary's son. He's my uncle.
Uh, uh, no, no, no. What the hell
are you talking about? Jordan: Coach, I am so sorry,
OK, but we had no idea that your adoption fell through, OK?
[Stammering] And I spoke to the people
at the foster care, and they told me that--
I was never in a foster home,
OK? And no offense to your wife Mary,
but I'm told that I look
just like my mother.
Look, I'm--I'm sorry.
Jordan didn't mean any harm. He just--he wasn't thinking.
Grandpa Willie: You're right. He wasn't thinking.
That's the damn problem. I thought I told you
to leave this alone.
Why couldn't you?
[Sighs]
["I'm a Star" playing] Male singer: ♪ Pulling up ♪
♪ Like scoose, scoose ♪
Coach Bobby: Baker, Baker, Baker.
Never a dull moment with you.
I'm sorry.
It just, uh...
it just felt like you were out to get me
from the start, and it just-- it seemed so personal.
'Cause it was. Heh! Not for the crazy reason
you got cooked up in your head.
You know, truthfully, you weren't
my first choice for this job.
I mean, hell, you weren't even on my list.
Then why did you hire me?
Because the boosters wanted
Billy Baker's son.
I just thought you were this spoiled kid
from Beverly Hills who didn't deserve it.
And so far...
haven't proven me wrong.
Enjoy your party. Oh, and, uh,
you better not be late for practice
tomorrow morning.
♪ They ask me if I'm coming to the club, I say I might be ♪
- ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ - ♪ Yeah, yeah, it's likely ♪
KJ, chuckling: Hey, I was looking for you.
You don't have to fake it. Khalil's not here yet.
Oh, so unless Khalil is
around, I can't be happy to see my friend?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean that.
I'm just... KJ: Distracted?
What's going on? You know,
fake boyfriends also make good listeners.
[Chuckles]
Well, Khalil's dad's kinda bad news,
and I think I pushed Khalil too hard
to stand up to him. Now I'm worried
I set him up for failure. KJ: Hey,
whatever Khalil decided to do with his own dad,
that's on him, not you.
And if you really want to know how it went...
just ask him.
Am I a bad fake girlfriend if I go ask him now?
No.
You're a good real friend.
Not that Khalil totally deserves it,
but... that's just who you are.
So go.
What? [Chuckles]
Nothing, just... thanks.
You look like you could use a drink.
Heh! Yeah, can't seem
to get the bartender's attention.
She's probably mad at me, too.
Uh, I don't think you're supposed to do that.
Ah, it's OK. I know the owner.
I'm married to her, and I'm not allowed.
She told me specifically.
Well, it's a good thing I'm not you, then.
Now, why are you being so nice to me?
Look, um,
I heard what your coach said to you now.
That's rough.
He's not wrong.
Yeah, he is.
And he's a bully.
Trust me, man. My dad was worse.
One time, I missed a catch during practice,
and he made me go get my birth certificate
to prove that I was his son.
Wow.
That's, uh...
And I thought my dad was tough
for the 5 a.m. practices. Heh!
He always said they would make me
a better man, though. Cassius: Looks like it worked.
- Hmm. - Look, I seen you
in action, man, and of all the teams
I dread facing during the playoffs,
you guys are at the top of the list.
Assuming we make it there.
You'll make it.
You will.
And, for what it's worth,
I am dreading playing y'all as well.
It's gonna be one hell of a matchup, though.
- Mmm. - Yeah.
To the dads.
- Mmm. - Good and bad.
Good and bad.
[Indistinct chatter]
Patience: Yes. [Woman laughs]
Coop: Mm-hmm, here she go. Patience: Oh.
Um... hi.
Hello to you, too.
I'm sorry. I just-- you look so sexy,
I just can't keep my hands off of you.
Yeah, well, try a little bit harder,
'cause we're in a room full of 70-year-olds, OK?
Mm-hmm. Come on. Come on. This our song.
No, I've never heard this song before.
So let's make it our song.
OK, since when do you grind up on me like this?
Since when do you complain about everything that I do?
What's the problem? Patience: The problem is you've
been acting weird all day. Yeah, so let me know when
my Coop decides to finally show up, OK?
I need some air.
Female singer: ♪ Umbrella in my ♪
♪ In my drinkee ♪
♪ Da dada da da da ♪
What are you smiling about?
Um, hopefully the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
I'm glad you made it.
But twice in one day?
I hope you don't get sick of me.
Hasn't happened yet.
Tori: Your girlfriend seems to really like
spending time with Khalil.
You're cool with that?
Uh, yeah.
Yeah, totally. I mean,
I'm not the jealous type.
Oh, yeah.
I guess it's hard to get real jealous
over a fake girlfriend. KJ: Heh heh! What?
Uh, what are you talking about?
Don't try to deny it.
I can read you like a book.
Man, I didn't realize it was that obvious.
Yeah, well, I am a lot smarter than you.
- Yeah. - So, are you, like,
a boyfriend for hire, or is this
so Amina can make Khalil jealous?
- Oh, you are smart. - Told ya.
- Heh! - So Amina gets Khalil.
What do you get out of the deal?
Um...
I guess--heh!-- the satisfaction
of helping out a good friend.
Wow, that sounds lame.
Actually, it sounds nice.
I couldn't even get my friend to drive me to the airport.
You should have called me.
So, in your fake relationship,
are you allowed to have real friends?
Because I know of another trivia night happening.
First prize is $500.
It could be fun.
Uh...
Yeah. Why not?
After you.
Your boy's getting pretty cozy with that cheerleader.
Oh, they're just friends. Plus, I'm not the type
of girlfriend who gets all jealous.
I see that.
Thanks again for earlier,
the advice?
- So I didn't make things worse? - Heh! Nah.
It actually felt really good to stand up for myself.
And besides, my dad's resourceful.
He's probably already figured another way out.
I really hope so, for your sake.
I know he means a lot to you.
Woman: Khalil Edwards.
Your father, Marqui Edwards, was just placed under arrest.
We need you to come with us and make a statement.
Khalil: Statement about what? Detective: About his whereabouts
last Friday. Jordan: And what if he doesn't
want to go? Laura: I'm Laura Baker,
former District Attorney, and the last time
I checked, you can't force a minor
to give a statement unless they're willing to do so.
Laura: Do you want to give a statement to the police?
I ain't got a statement to give.
Laura: You heard him, so you should probably go.
This is a private party.
[Music playing]
[Indistinct singing]
Ah.
[Sighs]
I hate it when you're right.
Heh! Jordan hates it, too.
Hope it's not catchy.
[Sighs]
You know, when Patience moved to New York, it was
like a kick in the gut.
I don't feel that way about London,
and same with that article,
but... I can't explain why.
You guys spent a lot of time
away from each other.
Maybe you've just grown up,
or grown apart.
You won't really know which it is
until you both stop pretending and be real
with each other, you know? And then
whatever comes with that, you deal with it.
[Scoffs]
GW...
I just want to say I'm sorry.
I overstepped tonight, and if you are
still mad at me, then I totally get it.
Stop that talk.
I'm never mad at you.
You might frustrate the hell out of me,
but I'm never mad at you.
Regardless, I'm sorry.
I don't know why
I wanted this so badly.
Probably for the same reason I've been hiding in Europe.
Grandpa Willie: And the reason I wanted to throw my big party.
Maybe if we were having fun,
we wouldn't notice he was missing.
Grandpa Willie: But that worked out about as well
as your plan, hmm? [Chuckles]
Yeah, I've been thinking about--about Dad a lot lately,
and I didn't think I'd still miss him this much.
Maybe I hoped that if I found his brother,
then... it would help me
miss him a little less.
Grandpa Willie: It's OK to miss him.
We're supposed to miss him.
That's how we heal.
You remind me so much of him, you know?
The way you stood up
for that kid Khalil earlier.
That was the most Billy move I've ever seen you make, man.
Made me so proud.
Yeah.
All right, all right. Um, that's my cue.
Hitting the after-hours with my boys.
Jordan: Heh heh heh! Grandpa Willie: Don't wait up
for me now. Laura: We won't.
Grandpa Willie: OK. Jordan: Be safe. Happy Birthday.
- All right, man. - Happy Birthday.
- Thank you. Love you. - Love you.
Laura: 'Night.
Well...
[Both chuckle]
Laura: I love you. Jordan: Mm-hmm.
I'm sorry that I didn't realize
how much you were still missing Dad.
It's OK. Escaping to Europe
was a good way to hide it. Jordan: Hmm.
Except I went to bed every night
and didn't realize how lonely I was.
Mm-hmm.
Why are you smiling?
Heh heh heh! No reason, OK?
Just give Olivia a call, and ask her
to tell you the real reason she couldn't make it.
I think it'll make you happy.
OK.
I have to go find my wife.
[Both chuckle] Jordan: OK, I love you.
Laura: I love you, too. Jordan: OK.
Male singer: ♪ Love makes it go round ♪
♪ Love makes it go round ♪
[Distant siren wails]
[Electricity buzzing]
Thought I might find you here.
Coach...
what are you doing here?
Looking for you.
You've had one hell of a night.
I figured maybe we could talk.
You got a really nice house.
It's yours now, too, at least until we
figure out something more permanent.
Khalil: You sure this is OK? Jordan: I'm sure.
Yeah, this house has a history of coming through in a clutch.
Actually, I was, um, asking Ms. Baker.
Smart kid.
It's totally fine.
You should go upstairs and make yourself at home.
It's the second door on your right.
Thank you...
both of you. Jordan: Hmm.
[Footsteps ascend] Layla: Wow.
You were hoping for an uncle, and you
ended up with a son. Jordan: Mm-hmm.
I hope you know what you're doing.
Jordan: Yeah.
[Footsteps ascend]
I do, too. [Sighs]