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By definition, integrity means being honest

and having strong moral principles.

People with integrity do the right thing,

even behind closed doors.

Some people think having integrity means you never lose your way.

But how can that be true ?

I mean, at some point, we all lose our way, right ?

I guess I'm realizing the path towards integrity is messy as hell.

Please don't tell me you are going to rehearsal at this ungodly hour.

Please tell me you did not stay up all night

in the same clothes you were in yesterday ?

- So, tell me about New York. - It was amazing.

Dr. Pace really does know everyone in the industry

and it was really exciting talking to dancers who are all actually doing it.

Well, it sounds great.

And if you got extra, I could use a little bit of that energy.

Aren't you on a winning streak right now ?

I am, but my tennis curse is about to kick in. So, there's that.

Your what now ?

I have never won more than six matches in a row.

Something or someone always derailed me.

Case in point, my history assignment

is to write about a historical figure's biggest moment of integrity,

and I have no idea who to write it on.

Okay. Well, that's not a curse. It's called being a college student.

Well then, there's boy drama between Damon and Lando.

Again, not a curse. That's just called being Simone Hicks. So...

- You ain't right. - No, I'm sorry. The truth hurts.

Damon thinks Lando filmed his Hawkins practice and leaked it to the press.

Said that I should be careful about who I'm spending time with.

Well, look, I think that you need to remove all distractions.

So, get help on your project. Ask Lando what's good on being a snitch.

Then, the Damon will sort itself out. Y'all are annoying like that.

- You make it sound so simple. - You got this.

Me, you and Granny Mays' house in Blue Ridge. Minus Granny Mays.

It's gonna be the perfect weekend.

And the only thing standing in the way is one little practice.

And seeing Lando.

I still can't believe you haven't confronted him about leaking the video.

Look, I've thought about it. And... it is just a rumor.

But even if it is true, the team has found this flowing.

I don't wanna mess that up. Not 'cause of him.

I'm taking credit for this enlightened and mature attitude.

And you should. You bring out the best in me.

- I hope I do the same. - Oh, you do. Trust me.

I've refrained from telling Coach Loni

how I really feel about her trying to redshirt me.

You are just the distraction I need from tennis right now.

I'm really looking forward to spending this time alone.

I know. And us... you know.

- You can say sex, Thea. - I know.

It's just like, this is new for me. I want it to be perfect.

Yeah, I want that too. And it will be.

Okay. I should get going.

Okay. Choice Select Sports Network wants to pay Bringston

a hundred thousand dollars to play Georgia Valley University on TV ?

And the game is tomorrow ?

The scheduled team got decimated by the flu.

An old KEK buddy works at the network and asked if we want the slot.

- This sounds too good to be true. - It's all above board.

They have TV contracts with Big Ten schools.

If they're getting paid, it's only fair we do, too.

Playing a nationally televised game will showcase what HBCUs have to offer.

Money aside, it does mean something to me that you both support this.

So, tell them we're in.

I can only imagine how thrilled the team will be about this.

No. No way. It's not happening.

How about we don't humiliate ourselves on national TV ?

Who said that we're gonna humiliate ourselves, brother ?

Santaigo, have faith in our skill, man.

Georgia Valley is undefeated this season and they're national champs.

You know what, look,

if we are gonna be the best, we're gonna have to play the best.

All right, fellas ? Let's get it, man. Come on.

Damon's right. If we don't believe in ourselves then what's the point ?

I'll make the call. Coach ?

Let's go.

Come on, Santiago. Come on now.

And you just happen to be up in the pitching rotation

for the nationally televised game.

- It's not my fault, Lando. - It never is.

I know this is a big opportunity, but I just... I really...

Thea, we will still get our weekend. I promise.

I will roll out right after the game.

Okay. Fine. I guess that's not too bad.

Damon Sims ? Can I get an autograph ?

- Nessa ? Hey. - Hey.

This is my girlfriend, Thea.

- I'm the ex. It's nice to meet you. - You too.

Nessa is a junior at Georgia State. What brings you to Bringston ?

I'm interning at Choice Select Sports Network.

My boss said he'd take pitches for the website

and I figured I'd get on his radar

if I landed an exclusive with Bringston's star pitcher.

What do you say ? Have time tonight ?

I wish I could, but we already have plans. So...

Well, I'd hate to interrupt that,

but if it got published, the piece could be really good exposure for you.

Damon, I think you should do it. I mean, we both should.

If you're interested, Nessa. I'm the top ranked player on the tennis team.

Power couple ! That's a nice angle. Love it. I'll text you with a time.

Okay. Yeah.

- Are you sure about this ? - Yes.

All press is good press. It'll be fun.

- Hey Lando, you got a minute ? - For you ? Maybe half of one.

So, I heard that...

How's your history project going ?

Integrity and history is such a broad topic. Got me stuck.

Me too. Do you wanna work together ? Like, maybe later tonight ?

Yeah, sure. But text me later.

I've gotta get to health department for my drug screening

and I'm running late.

Yeah, I did mine this morning and it's a long line. So, bring a book.

What happened ? Did Lando confess ? Is the curse magically lifted ?

No. Not yet, but I will ask him tonight during our study session.

I'm gonna get answers and then he'll help me with the project.

You got me hyped trying to break this curse.

- And I'm already one step ahead. - I don't know about that.

- Do you believe me now ? - Definitely. You're 100% cursed.

Hey.

- Hi ! It's so good to see you. - Yeah...

Hi. What are you doing here ?

Patience is on a southeast tour, and we have some dates in town.

This is Riva Ducane, she's Patience's choreographer.

And a Bringston alum. Hence, why I'm dragging Layla around campus.

I mean, I wanted to come.

Wait, Ducane ? You studied under Dr. Pace, right ?

Something like that.

I have so many questions for you. Hi, I'm Keisha.

I'll be sitting in Dr. Pace's classes today. So, we'll talk.

Okay.

Well, I really hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip.

Sorry. Simone, can we talk for a minute ?

Sorry, I have back-to-back classes, so...

Okay. Well, why don't you come to the show tonight ?

We can catch up then. And Keisha, you can come, too.

- Oh, yeah. I'm so there. - Great.

Then I guess I'll see you guys tonight.

- Great. I'll text you the details. - Cool.

Bye-bye.

It's not every day an HBCU plays a top 10 team of this caliber.

If we didn't think our team could deliver, we wouldn't be playing.

Yes, we have better players than some of these Big Ten schools.

Now we just get to show it.

Coach Raymond, you must be feeling the pressure personally.

Rumor has it you've been offered a permanent contract as head coach ?

Right now, we're just focused on the game

and showing the country what Bringston can do.

Why'd you stop ? You sound great.

Because the next part belongs to my partner. This is a duet.

Okay, where are they ?

Trust, if I knew, I'd drag his ass down here for messing with my grade.

Have you all heard ? We're playing Georgia Valley University tomorrow.

It's gonna be on national television and everything.

And since we're gonna have press, I need to make sure I look good.

You trying to be ready for all the "Hey, JRs".

You do that really well. Are you sure you're not like a "Hey, JR" ?

I'm sure. I like relationship guys.

Look, are you free later ? I could use some help with my game-day drip.

I think I'm needed here.

Cam needs a duet partner for his musical theater class.

And since I am so awesome and available.

Nah, do your thing. I can figure out the duet stuff.

- You sure ? - Sure am.

All right. Come on, JR. I got class, but I wanna hear what you're thinking.

You got it, bro.

Layla will be out in a few but I wanted to see how you're enjoying the dancers.

The choreography is amazing. This is literally the dream.

You're getting there. Hey, you ate today.

Period. I keep telling her she's amazing.

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

- How are you handling the pressure ? - I'm fine... most days.

Well, brace yourself. Mid-semester cuts are when things get cutthroat.

Wait, I thought cuts happen at the end of semester.

With Dr. Pace, the cuts come anytime. I speak from experience.

Wait, Dr. Pace cut you ?

I was devastated. Dropped out of Bringston. Moved to New York.

Trained nonstop, but it took years before I got my break.

Why come back and sit in on her classes and laugh at her jokes ?

That's the business. She has connections everywhere.

Damon, you're no stranger to competitive situations.

What's your mindset when it comes to pitching against a storied program

that's been to 15 NCAA tournaments, six College World Series,

and one national championship ?

Win or lose, we're out to show folks

not to sleep on HBCU baseball or the Bringston Lions.

And what do you say to your critics,

who question how you can lead a team you technically left ?

Honestly, I would say that I was going through some personal stuff.

And it took me leaving Bringston to realize how much I needed it

and how important it was for me to come back.

The old Damon Sims would not have taken that question well.

Well, I'm a new and improved model. You're different too.

I didn't even know that you wanted to be a reporter.

Well, once we broke up, I had time to figure out who I was and what I wanted.

You're up, Thea.

You're a three time Conference Player of the Week

and HBCU National Champ just in your freshmen year.

Do you ever feel pressure to succeed ?

Of course, yeah. Well, I wanna win.

I'm sure your injury is a hindrance to that.

Of course. But I'm gonna be back on the court in no time.

But I hear your recovery was set back

and you were banned from the court for a while.

Makes a comeback harder, doesn't it ?

I should take this. Excuse me.

Hey, are you okay ?

You know, I'm exhausted and you have a big game to prepare for

so we'll just hang out tomorrow.

You made it.

So, look, I don't wanna drag this out. You and I are friends. So I just...

Layla, let me just save you the trouble.

I know you and Jordan are hooking up. I figured it out at Christmas.

Well, actually, we weren't hooking up at Christmas.

But you are now ?

Actually, it's a little bit more serious than just hooking up,

which is why I really wanted to talk to you.

Great. And now you have. So you can just save the rest.

I'm not here to ease any of your guilt.

Guilt ? Simone, nothing happened while you two were together.

And that doesn't make it okay, Layla.

I need to go.

- This place is dope. - I'm glad you like it. We're leaving.

Look, I know it's getting late,

but I'm still down to talk about the history assignment, if you are.

Seriously ? So you're not gonna explain what happened with your friend ?

Layla's not my friend. I'm not sure if she ever was.

What did she do that was so bad ?

She's dating my ex and apparently they've caught feelings.

So, instead of having a secret relationship behind your back,

she flew here to tell you ?

- Of course you're defending her. - What's that supposed to mean ?

- Nothing. - No, it's something.

I'm just not surprised

that the guy who leaked Damon's practice tape to the media

would see no problem with Layla violating girl code.

And who said I leaked the video ? Damon ?

Instead of coming to me and asking me about it,

you just made your assumption ?

Lando, I didn't mean to...

Instead of judging people,

maybe ask questions and listen to their point of view.

The ladies ain't ready for all of this.

Wait, there's still something not right.

Yes.

Damn.

My post-game drip has been seriously elevated.

Definitely. All the "Hey JRs" won't know what to do with you.

What do you think about this ?

Love it. Come here. Let me put them on for you.

Dad ? What you doing here ?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.

It's all good. I was just leaving.

Thank you for your help.

- What did I just walk into ? - Nothing.

That was something. Take it from your old man.

Look, dad, you wanna ask me about the game or something ?

Not really. Listen, the media leaked

that Bringston offered me the head coach job permanently.

I wanted to think about it before telling you and Damon.

But... what do you think ?

If it makes you happy, do you.

Well, I should hit the showers, get ready for the game tomorrow.

Took you long enough.

What's all this ?

Well, why wait for the perfect moment ? I decided to create it.

- Wait. Thea, wait. - Don't worry.

Cam made other plans, so...

Okay, cool. Babe... Are you sure about this ?

'Cause two seconds ago, you were just mad in the caf ?

Okay. Are you seriously gonna keep talking ?

Wait. Hold on. Look, I'm serious. All right ?

I just don't want this to be because of that interview or my ex or nothing.

You think I'm here because I'm jealous of Nessa ?

No, hey. I don't know what to think.

I just know that you're not really acting like yourself right now.

- Okay. - Wait.

I wanted to do the interview

so Coach Loni would realize that trying to redshirt me was a mistake,

but Nessa made me look pathetic instead.

And now you're doing the same thing.

What ? That's not what's happening right now. Thea !

- Take a beat and just talk. - No ! Like, I'm done talking.

Thea.

Player !

How did everything go ? You made your move ?

- My move ? What move ? - You and Gabby.

Bro, you think there's something between me and Gabby ?

Bro, I saw I it. I can't unsee it.

That's why I sent her off with you yesterday.

Nope. Me and Gabby are just friends.

Yeah, okay. Like, that ain't how most relationships start.

Look, man. She don't see me like that.

I mean, unless she say something to you about last night ?

No. I gave you the push, the rest is on you.

But it'd be a damn shame to let a dope chick like Gabby go.

Own it, bro.

- Yo, the bus here yet ? - Nah. Coach said 10 minutes.

You just gonna run your mouth behind my back ?

You've gotta be kidding me. And then what have you been doing, Lando ?

We're not about to do this right now, all right ?

Not right now. Handle your business after the game. You hear me ?

- Hey. - Hey.

Your text said we can talk after your workout, but I figured why not do both ?

Because my workouts are my therapy. I wanted peace, but it's fine.

Whatever. Just keep up.

Yeah. I'll do my best.

Okay... You win.

I had this whole speech prepared, but, by the end of the day,

I just wanna know why, Layla ?

Like, my whole life, everybody leaves. My mom, my dad, friends like you.

This past year, when things got hard, like, really hard...

Jordan... he was there as my friend. He stayed.

And we didn't plan this, okay ? It just happened.

I never wanted any guy, especially not Jordan, to get between us.

And yet, here we are.

I'm here because I wanna save our friendship.

But what happens next is up to you.

- Hey. - What's up ?

Hey, you're not dressed ? Wait, are you not going to the game ?

No. I have to rehearse, but I can't find my other pair of tights.

You good ? What's going on ?

Riva was right. I talked to the alumni I met in New York,

and they confirm that Dr. Pace makes mid-semester cuts.

Some of the people she cut in the past were really good, Cam.

You got this. You've been putting in the work, Babe. Believe in that.

I'll tell you what, you go rehearse and after my showcase,

we'll grab takeout and watch a movie.

That sounds good, but I really have to...

No. You can't spend every minute of your day dancing, Keisha.

Okay.

Oh, send it.

All right. Everybody, gather around. Come on. Bring it in.

That's my boy. It's game time.

The cameras, reporters, it's all spent.

None of it changes how we play this game.

That's right. So y'all are ready for this.

You're gonna change how they see you and every other HBCU out there.

You understand me ?

- B what ? - BU !

- "BU" on three. One, two, three. - BU !

Okay Auntie. Taking school spirit to the next level ?

Considering today's odds, the more spirit we bring, the better.

You've been hard to pin down.

I'm feeling the heat for this history integrity assignment.

And Layla showed up in town.

I see. Okay. And how do we feel about that ?

Layla and Jordan are together. Like, for real.

I wanna be the bigger person, but I don't know if I can be happy for them.

Am I a horrible person now ?

No. You're an honest one. And that character trait is invaluable.

Why do relationships get so complicated, the older we get ?

Because with maturity comes the realization

that some relationships are worth fighting for.

Others you have to let go, but only you can figure out which is which

by being honest with yourself, and then with them.

That's integrity, sweetheart.

- Mind if join you ? - Sure.

I want to apologize. I know I went a little hard yesterday.

No. You shouldn't have to apologize for being badass at your job.

True. But if I'm being honest, I wanted Damon to see

that I'm not that same insecure girl that he dated back in the day.

Well, I have a hard time believing you were ever insecure.

You'd be surprised. I was young, struggling, and way too in love,

but I know that's probably hard for you to imagine.

You're a force to be reckoned with.

I've known Damon a long time. He's the best version of himself with you.

And I know the same is probably true or you wouldn't be with him.

Excuse me. I actually have to go.

Yeah. Okay. And, Thea, good luck with your recovery.

College tennis needs more badasses like you.

Strike. Strike. Foul.

Okay. What is everyone whispering about ?

Damon's on the verge of getting a no-hitter.

- I'm sorry, a what ? - A no-hitter.

When a pitcher doesn't allow a single hit during the game.

- So, why are you whispering ? - A no-hitter is rare.

So, when it does happen, players don't talk about it.

I told Keisha sports curses are a thing.

Can Damon really do that ?

Are you kidding me ?

Not if the ump keeps this up.

Damon's on the verge of doing something special,

and that ump is trying to take it away.

My grandma can call better balls and strikes. This is wrong.

Ball four, take your base.

No, no. You've been giving the outside corner all game !

I'm good. Watch out.

Look. Tell me where the strike zone is. Where is it ?

- I'll talk to him. - I got it.

- But where is the strike zone ? - Son, get back on the mound, now.

Is it here or is it here ?

How could you keep changing it every damn inning ?

Coach, control your player.

Sure. Once you answer his question. Where is the strike zone ?

Where is it ? You know what ? That's it. He doesn't know what a strike zone is.

That's it. You're out of here, kid.

Are you kidding me ? He's on the verge of doing something great

and you're gonna take it away because what ?

You don't want Georgia Valley to lose to a Black school ?

- That's it. You're out of here, too. - What ?

- Both of you, off my field ! - You can't do this.

Coach, can he do this ? He can't do this !

It's your game now, Coach. See it through.

Look, I don't want a pep talk right now.

Good. I'm not giving one.

I had it. I almost had it.

You pitched seven incredible innings, son.

No one can take away what you did out there.

Thanks for having my back out there, Coach.

Coach, I wanna close it out.

Son, you just pitched two days ago. Okay. I don't think your arm is ready.

- Is it ? - I'm good. I promise. All right ?

Damon started something almost impossible.

Let me finish it for him and the team.

Okay. Warm up, son.

Strike.

Get that !

Yeah !

I didn't know you was coming to the game.

Boy, you know, I wouldn't miss this for anything.

Hey, look. About the text, it was dumb. Pre-game jitters.

Look, I like you, but as a friend.

And I just don't wanna complicate things and...

I didn't want our moment to be over text.

- Good call. - I know.

I'm sorry. All this tape stuff is none of my business.

The thing is, I did leak it. All right. But it wasn't about Damon.

I realized I couldn't play for someone like Shaw anymore.

But I couldn't legally transfer unless Damon was committed to Hawkins.

Your boy was taking his sweet ass time

like his future was the only one on the line,

so I had to force him into making a decision.

If you wanna judge me for that, then go ahead.

What I want is for us to be friends.

So, we're friends now ?

Consider it an upgrade from acquaintances with benefits.

Reporters said that they want to interview us together.

- Are you good ? - Yeah. Are you ?

Yeah, I'm good, man. Way to close a game out.

Thank you.

Well, what the both of you did today, it was very impressive.

Have you seen Thea ? I can't find her.

She left during the second inning.

Cam, I hate to bail on movie night, but my head is killing me.

So, I think I'm just gonna go to bed early. I love you.

I think integrity is different things for different people.

For some, it's showing up even when the odds are stacked against you.

For others, possessing integrity means owning what you need.

Or at least, what you think you need.

For me, I'm learning it's being honest.

- Hey. - Hey. Thanks for coming.

Thanks for calling. I wasn't sure you would.

Well, you had the courage to be honest with me, so I owe you the same.

I want you and Jordan to be happy.

But in order for me to be happy for you, it has to be from afar.

- Simone, wait. I... - No. It's okay.

I know our vortex thrives off of messy. There's no judgment.

But I'm looking for less mess in my life.

I really do wish you the best, Layla.

And accepting that when something doesn't serve you anymore,

you have to have the courage to let it go.

Jessie.

In all the excitement, I didn't even say congratulations, man.

How about a drink ? I'm buying.

I'd like that... but I wanted to show you this.

You're resigning ?

Today, on that field, I went after that ump in defense of my son.

But when Damon thanked me for having his back,

it was as his coach, not his father.

As long as I'm his coach, he'll never really see me as his dad.

It's not helping my relationship with JR either.

You're sure this is the right call ?

I need to show my boys they come first. I haven't always done that.

Besides, we both know this job was always yours.

Well, the board doesn't agree.

I think they will, once Amara gets done with them.

She's going to bat for you as we speak.

Welcome back, Coach.

There are moments where you get rewarded for showing integrity.

And then there are moments where there's no reward at all.

It's just pain.

I heard you were amazing tonight.

Yeah. And I heard that you left during the second inning.

Yeah. I'm sorry. I had to go tell Coach Loni

that I'm not redshirting and I'm coming back this season, better than ever.

And you had to do that during my game ?

- Well, I... - What's going on ?

Cause it's not just Nessa or that I pressed pause on us having sex.

You're not yourself. You haven't been sleeping.

Your highs, they've been really high

and then your lows, they're pretty low, Thea.

What aren't you telling me, Thea ?

I have been taking cortisone shots.

Wait, what ? No. We talked about this.

We decided that you didn't need shortcuts, babe.

First of all, this was my decision, not ours.

And we don't need to argue about it

because I've decided that I'm not gonna take them anymore.

They're not gonna be what gets me back on the court.

- Okay. Then what will ? - Finding myself again.

Damon, I'm doing these things,

like, putting myself at risk during a bomb scare,

singing at karaoke, missing rehab to go away for the weekend.

And I even said yesterday that you were a nice distraction from tennis.

Tennis, the thing that I love. I don't recognize myself anymore.

I'm supposed to be the girl who succeeds at the highest level.

Not the girl sitting on the sidelines.

Damon, you have this kind of gravitational pull that...

Oh, no. Hey, look. I love you. Thea, I love you !

- But can we just work this out ? - I love you too. I do.

But I can't lose myself in you.

I'm sorry. I have to take a break from you, us, this relationship.

No, we can...

But even when showing integrity causes you pain,

take comfort in knowing you did the right thing.

Hey... Hey, Auntie. What are you doing here ?

I'm here in an administrative capacity, sweetie.

- Have a seat. - You guys are scaring me.

The team's drug test results came back.

Simone, you've tested positive for a banned substance.

I'm sorry, what ? No.

That's not possible. There has to be some mistake.

I believe you. But until this is resolved, you can't play.

As of today, you are officially suspended from the team.

Because sometimes not everyone will believe you did the right thing.

And when that happens, integrity means holding your head high

even when your world falls apart.

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