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Try to keep this short. You've got back -to -backs all day, including Mark Gold.

Mark? He wants to do breakfast.

Maybe I finally broke through and he's ready to give my new firm a shot.

How long do I have here? 20 minutes. Talk.

I only need time.

Maybe 15.

Did you see Gossip Train?

I look like a liar.

How will anyone ever remember me except as a girl that lies about being a vegan?

My career is over.

Here, take this.

Breathe.

You didn't do anything wrong.

You are a successful young woman the world is watching.

Instead of hiding from middle -aged men with cameras who are waiting for you to

feel shame that they created, you need to own this moment.

Because if your body told you you needed a cheeseburger, then you did what all

women should do.

You listened to your body.

With over 30 million followers, you have the power to spin the story any way you

want, the way it should be seen.

Own it.

Maybe brush your hair first.

Now, repeat after me.

Listening to your body, you know, listening to yourself is the only way

can become the woman that you're destined to be.

You know, it's the only way that you can become the woman that the world needs

you to be. Just like my character in Teen Revenge, again, which is in

tomorrow. Turning a mean fuse night of debauchery into a viral soapbox moment

for female empowerment while simultaneously driving fans to the box

Can I be you?

When I grow up?

Wow. A classic Hazel spin.

Hey, Mom and Dad.

Hazel, hon, how are you? Taking over the world today?

Absolutely. Hi.

Hi,

Max. Hi. We just wanted to call and say thank you for the surprise.

It was delicious.

Oh, I know how much you loved it when you were here, so... Maybe next time you

can hand deliver it.

Mom. We really think you should come home, kiddo. We need to make a pit stop.

promise there'll be coffee at breakfast with Mark Old. This isn't about coffee.

Dad, I gotta run. I love you. I'll call you later.

Love you. Love you.

Fred, we need to head to the West Village.

You got it.

If I didn't know any better, Hazel, I think you wanted to be friends.

We are best friends.

So just the theme, not even a double tap like for me.

Sometimes less is more. I write portraits of a person, not flashing

never -ending zeitgeist. She's not my beat. I did not take you for an award

-winning journalist who wouldn't want to uplift a young female voice.

Hazel, you are better than that argument, but the story's already out

It's just not compelling enough.

And plus, I know that that entire video was all your spin, which makes you... An

exceptional publicist, but it doesn't make for a good story.

Biggest news in baseball comes from New York.

That strikes on weekly.

Sure is, Freddo. Big announcement today. Looks like the New York Mets have

officially lost their minds as rumors spread that they are signing pitcher non

-Greta Diego Vasquez.

They want Vasquez.

Why? The league's top pitcher was dropped last season for freezing on the

in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series, and Vasquez still won't

comment on why.

I don't know what the Mets are thinking. In our humble baseball opinion, this

could be Vasquez's last chance at pitching professionally.

Okay, what do I need to do to get an in at Hudson and Park Magazine?

Do I need to give you my proverbial first child or a table at the Met Gala?

rent -controlled apartment.

I've told you a million times that when you have a client with a story that

nobody's gotten yet, that nobody can get, The un -get -able -get?

Add an angle that my readers will salivate over, then I'll do it. But

then, Hazel, you need to stop stalking me at coffee shops.

A guy that breathes like that is not New York Mets material.

We are a team that cares about tradition, loyalty. But you cannot deny

Vasquez is one of the best pitchers Major League Baseball has ever seen.

I cannot deny that.

Vasquez holds the record for the most no -hitters in baseball.

History. And that's exactly what our Mets need, Freddo.

Yeah, well, I sure hope the Mets know what they're doing. Because they're

betting the entire franchise on Diego Vasquez. That's the beauty of baseball.

The theatrics. The heart.

The soul.

Baseball, I take it?

Always.

Kid,

we're getting pressure from the GM to make sure you look good.

I don't look good?

No, kid.

You don't.

I understand you had a moment. We all do. Except your moment happened to be

during the most important inning of baseball last year.

And since you won't give me or the league an explanation.

Mark. No, no, no. I'm not even going to try and get the answer out of you

anymore. Because you promised me it wouldn't happen again.

The New York Mets club doesn't really trust you yet.

I mean, they definitely need a pitcher. And you're the best pitcher this league

has seen in over a decade.

But you don't have a team.

What are you trying to say, Mark?

The Mets won't make it official.

Until we start to see some good press.

Okay? But don't worry. I've got it handled.

How? What?

We can't. But, Martin, let's reschedule.

I have, um... I'm feeling a little pressure in my finances. We're going to

reschedule, and you know what? It's going to be great.

be fine. I've never seen you so shaky. I'd assume it's an ex, but I control

schedule and know you're all work and no play, so... Jax.

Diego Vasquez!

The new Met?

The new what? Met?

As in the New York Met. Oh, Fred is gonna freak.

I can't believe... Word broke this morning that they're signing him. Or

about it. While most fans, unlike myself, doubt whether he could be loyal

franchise, there are fans.

Like myself, I'd leave with empathy and think a second chance should always be

given.

Wow, wow, wow, wow.

Mark Gold, he did say that he was with one of his sports clients.

Hazel, Diego Vasquez, your new spin.

Hazel, this is huge. No, this cannot be happening. Hazel, you know, I'm not one

to overstep, but... Diego Vasquez would be a huge get. He hasn't talked to the

press since... We are avoiding all things, all things Diego Vasquez.

Oh.

Hazel Lynn Miller.

Do you know Diego Vaca?

Have you been holding out on me?

Overstepping? Jack, girl, come on.

We went to high school together.

Okay,

I will do this meeting out of respect for Mark, but that is it.

Okay, let's get this over with.

Here comes our safety net now.

Diego, this is Hazel Miller.

Oh.

I see a reputation precedes itself.

You could say that.

Mr. Vasquez, it's so nice to see you again.

I am so thrilled you came to me for help.

So you spend stories now for a living.

Nice fur.

Mark, I apologize, but I don't think my fur is the right fit this time, so I

will call you with another recommendation, should anyone bite. No,

wait. Thank you, Mark. It is not worth it. Mark will call again. Will he?

Mark Gold has access to every major athlete on the East Coast. His roster

makes the choice to go out on your own the right one.

If you get it, you'll officially be the queen bee of the PR game.

You need it, and this is your chance to get it.

You're feeling me worth it.

I cannot work with Diego.

There's got to be a better option.

No, this is it.

Hazel Miller is one of the best publicists on the East Coast. Maybe the

I've seen her change the court of public opinion with one single post. I'm not

some social lifegram influencer, okay?

I'm a serious athlete.

I have a career.

No, you don't, actually.

Diego, no one will sign you, not unless she helps spin the story. Every news and

media outlet in this country has been dying to get an exclusive of Diego

Vasquez. He hasn't done any press since the incident.

Diego Vasquez, top pitcher, froze on the mound during Game 7 of the World

Series, leaving his team with a big L, and no one knows why.

He's the anti -hero for all of Major League Baseball, villainized by every

outlet, but with the right.

He can be back in action.

You could change the fate of baseball, the fate of the New York Mets. And as a

diehard Mets fan, I can tell you that if we ever want to win, the New York Mets

must commit to Diego Vasquez. You must commit to Diego Vasquez.

If you ever want to throw a baseball again, you're going to have to suck it

Whatever happened between you guys back when you were younger versions of

yourself doesn't matter now. Do you want to pitch again?

Or do you want to choke on your own pride and be remembered as the guy that

walked away?

You want that to be a legacy?

I want to pitch again.

You want to pitch again?

Right there.

Diego is like an ungettable get.

Wait, what did you just say?

An ungettable get.

Especially if you can get him to give up the goods on game seven.

Oh, I would excuse myself, but I don't want to.

Hazel.

Diego.

Jax.

My assistant.

If I choose to do this, not for you, it's for me.

My career.

Okay. Know that.

Yeah.

Tell Mark I'll be in touch with my decision.

It is an honor.

Jack? Yeah?

Oh, man.

And?

Yeah, she said she'll think about it.

Of course she will.

I have it.

The ungettable get.

The story everyone wants but no one can have.

Diego Vasquez.

How in the world are you going to get Diego Vasquez?

He doesn't do press. Believe me.

I tried.

And I don't try.

To use your words, I'm exceptional. Remember?

Okay. And what's the angle?

Hometown hero rises from the ashes.

How a boy became a man on the pitcher's mound.

The only way the profile works is if he admits why he froze.

So I want the full story, and I want to do the interview in his hometown.

Won't be a problem.

Mark, I'm calling with good news.

Hazel, you're really just a suburban girl making it in the city.

It would appear that way, wouldn't it?

I mean, your house has a porch.

I can't believe I gave Morgan a spin that brought me back here. You mean a

that brought you and your high school sweetheart back to the city you found in

Los Moven? Oh, so you figured that out, huh? The internet did exist when you

were in high school, even though it was ages ago.

Rude! Plus, you've been rattled ever since you saw him.

And you never get rattled. I get it, though. The sparkly eyes makes it tough

see clearly.

That swing is where I had my first kiss. Where he kissed me for the first time.

That tough of a breakup to keep you away, huh?

Well, it wasn't just him.

Hey, Pam!

They're here!

Hi!

Hey, Jack.

So, Jax, tell me what miracle brought my girl home. Oh, that miracle would be

Diego Vasquez.

You know what? I'm going to go for a run before my meeting.

What kind of meeting with Diego?

The kid who used to live here turned out to be a pretty okay pitcher.

See you, Carlos.

Happy to see you, Mio. Me too.

Get up here.

Me too.

So,

Hazel.

Hazel.

I knew she'd be back.

Come on.

Let's get you settled.

This looks good to you.

Thank you.

I know you said I could pack it up, but I didn't want to do anything without

you.

Smells good.

Mm -hmm.

Your mama's recipe.

Thought it'd be nice for you.

Since this kitchen is never used.

Feels like she's still here.

You want to help stuff some tortilla?

Yeah. You still cooking?

Yeah. Makes me feel calm, what I'm feeling.

But I haven't made these in a long time. Mm -hmm. Yeah.

Feels good, no?

Yeah. Like home. You know it.

How you feeling me, huh?

Um... You know what I mean.

Being back here with her.

Um... I don't know.

Feels, uh... surreal.

Hazel insisted that I meet her down.

At the diner, our diner, to talk strategy.

Wow. And they want to do the photo shoot down at the baseball diamond.

Oh, I know.

Hazel's persistence hasn't changed a bit.

Not at all.

She's really sure of herself now.

I mean, she's still so impressive, you know?

I mean, she supposedly turned my career around, which I thought was impossible,

but she's...

She's really doing it. I know it's her job, but I... I

can't stop thinking about that night and how she had no idea

why and how I should have... You need to forgive yourself, Mio.

Because if you can't, how can she?

They were as in love as you can be when you're a teenager.

And then he broke up with her. On prom. No. Diego was her world. Too much so.

So after the breakup.

She dated here and there in college, but nothing ever worked out because no one

was him.

So tragically romantic.

So she focused on her career and built walls so she wouldn't break again.

Classic arc.

Pretty. Hi. Hi.

I hope you're not talking about me.

I would never.

Look, let's just agree to play nice.

We're on the same team.

I'm here to help. Here's what I'm thinking. You don't do social media.

Ironically, in our case, that's a good thing.

It means we can control the narrative, guide the story to highlight what makes

you worthy, needed, lovable. As you know, Morgan Lucas is an award -winning

journalist, but what you might not know is that she's from a small town in

Michigan. She doesn't talk about it much, but she really cares about her

roots. Which is something the two of you have in common.

So basically, we're going to lead her away from anything that villainizes you

further.

Because right now, you're the one to hate.

The one who ruined a team's chance of becoming champion.

So we need to humanize you.

Show you for your wholesome root.

Show you as the boy who became a man on the pitcher's mouth.

Now Morgan's going to start easy. She's going to ask you how you got into

baseball. And you'll say... My rare father.

Just a little more. Yeah, and my grandfather taught my teal.

Coach Carlo, you saved me senior year.

Passed me in for then when he definitely should not have.

And he's been so back on track. So, your grandfather.

He just really loved the game. He taught my teal and my mom.

And she, she...

I never got to say, you know, I never got to say in person how sorry I was to

hear about Angela.

She was such a special person.

Um, so what's next?

Um, the biggest talking point is going to be team seven.

You and I can craft some sort of a sympathetic reason as to why you froze

ground.

I don't, I don't want to.

Diego, it's time for you to talk about... No, I don't want to talk

have to... Wait, are you... Are you leaving?

Diego!

Hey!

Diego! Diego, wait!

Stop! Stop!

I mean, you... Good.

You okay?

No. Hey!

Diego! Diego!

Just tap it down. Tap, yeah, tap. Yeah, yeah, but not... He's getting their

hands dirty.

Oh, yeah, Jack to the natural.

Two green thumbs. I'm fully committed to this whole small -town vibe. So, how

did it go with Diego?

Oh, uh... Are you okay?

He won't even try.

Your lack of dialogue is scaring me. Not to overstep again, but I think he's

more sensitive than you think.

Sometimes, the toughest ones are the most wakeful.

I come in truth.

Can I come in?

This is pepperoni and mushroom from Tom and Ellie's.

Still your favorite, right?

Yeah.

This house has been changed a bit.

Look.

Do you still have that record collection?

Yeah.

Oh, I am.

So glad you kept these.

Your mom always had the best vinyl.

Specifically jazz.

She'd laugh if she knew what was going on now.

She always wanted to know everything that was going on, remember?

Which you'd actually tell her.

I tried to hide everything from my parents, but you never did.

It's really great, actually, looking back.

You guys were so close.

I always admired that.

Is there something that you wanted to talk about, Hazel?

Okay.

Listen, this is clearly an uncomfortable situation, but it is happening.

So at the end of the day, no matter what happened a million years ago, you are

now my client.

And I care about my clients. I work hard for my clients. I make miracles

happen for my clients.

Which means I am going to make miracles happen for you. Because for me, work

comes first. No matter what. Always will.

I promised myself a long time ago that I wouldn't let someone else be my

validation.

All this to say, you come first.

As long as we are working together.

Diego, you can trust me.

You know, Hazel, you turned out really different than I thought you would.

Everything is different.

Well, not everything.

Oh.

So good.

Oh, so good.

This is for both of us.

Morgan Lucas wants to meet up later after she checks in.

Jack will send you all the info.

Oh, where's something that says, you know you want to love me?

Your mom was really amazing.

I loved her.

Catch me.

Thanks for leaving me a slide.

Hey.

So?

Make you want to love me?

Morgan,

hey, welcome to Ohio.

Thank you, Hazel. I miss the Midwest more than I thought I did.

Morgan Lucas, Diego Vasquez.

Pleasure to meet you. Likewise. I am really looking forward to what you have

say today.

Yeah. Shall we? Yes.

Back to you. Thank you.

Uh, are you sure you want chocolate? There are actually no... I am always

about chocolate.

She wants what she wants.

FYI, he can be a little slow to warm, so I say keep tonight calm. Go deeper

later. Okay. One chocolate for you. Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

Made fast friends back there.

Oh, yeah. He was, uh... Sorry, I'd love to record this if you're okay with that.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Over here.

Uh, there's a table over here.

Okay.

Hey. Oh, and we're ready to record.

So good. Uh, okay. Uh, you said, uh, he was... Yeah, uh, he was actually from,

uh, a town near where my family's from. Mm -hmm. Thought I might have been born

there. Where were you born?

Texas. Yeah, and we moved here to Ohio. I grew up here.

until I moved to a farm team for Chicago.

I love us Midwesterners. We always end up in the city.

You are from Ohio, too, right, Hazel? Mm -hmm.

Yeah, we're both from here.

Oh, I didn't realize you two knew each other.

Well, not super well.

We just went to the same high school.

Diego was a legend, total hometown hero.

Everyone thought he was going to do big things, and he did.

We all followed his career pretty religiously, even me.

So let's start from the beginning.

How did you get into baseball?

My grandfather.

He could have gone pro if he'd been in the States.

He just really loved the game, and he taught me to love it too.

Thanks for making the interview happen here. I think there's something so

interesting about how your childhood molded you into who you are.

Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow.

Bye, Morgan.

Great job.

Yeah, you think?

Yeah.

Um, I can walk you home.

Oh, no, you don't have to. It's all right.

So close. No, no, I know.

Yeah.

Why didn't you lie to Morgan?

When did I lie?

You said we didn't really know each other.

Well, we need to keep our focus on you, not some uncomfortable nostalgia.

Plus, I didn't really lie.

We didn't know each other. Not really, anyway.

Thank you for walking me home. Yeah, no. You did not have to do that. No, I

wanted to.

So, why haven't you come back?

Well, every summer in college, I hustled to get internships at top PR firms. And

then when I graduated, I got a job at a pretty prestigious one. It was a job

like a million people were gunning for, so... Couldn't give up that opportunity

to come home and visit people.

Well, how about now?

Now I fly my parents to the city all the time.

It's really fun having them in my world.

What about you?

Well, Carlos is still here, so he takes care of my mom's house.

And I try to see him as much as I can, but usually that involves me flying him

out to games.

You're busy.

You're busy.

We're both busy.

Yeah.

I'll have to...

No, you first.

Okay. I'll have Jack send you all the details.

Okay. Sounds good. Okay.

Morgan and her photog are going to be a few behind.

But it looks like Diego beat us. He's on the field.

How do I find the field? I'll find the field. Rather, I'll find someone to find

the field for. Jack, I know where the field is.

Of course you do. I'll be if you want here.

So, tell me.

Were you a Gretchen or a Regina? I was a Janice myself, except I wore a lot of

pink.

I would not have thought that. Head to toe. Head to toe.

I feel like I'm in a John Hughes movie. This is beyond picturesque.

Hazel! Coach Carlos!

So good to see you!

Yeah, it's been too long.

Thank you so much for setting this up. You saved me a lot of red tape. Did I

have a choice?

Absolutely not.

Surreal, huh?

Basil?

Hello. Is this good for the photo shoot?

Yeah, good. It is more than good, Sparkly Eyes.

What did Jack call me?

Sparkly eyes.

Jack thinks your eyes sparkle.

Really?

Oh, Morgan's here. She wants to start with the portrait.

Good. Good.

Photoshoot. Let's do it.

Does it feel different?

Yeah.

It does, and it doesn't. There's great light here.

Let's start with some shots of the mound. Those look great.

Carlos is a trip, by the way. He said that you really loved to visit Hazel.

Did he?

Well, I'll make sure to tell him that I run marathons now.

Should we get started?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Let's get started.

Is everything okay?

It's just looking really fraught. Not the guy I met last night. Hey, maybe try

smiling. Yeah, I'm smiling.

Okay.

Maybe you can try loosening him up or something.

Yeah, I'll go talk to him.

I believe in you, Hazel.

Hey. You looking all right?

Let's do something to loosen you up.

Like? Teach me how to throw a fastball.

Be the pitching coach I never wanted. Come on.

Right. Okay.

Ready? Ah.

That was strange.

My throat.

Okay.

Look this way. Check it out.

That was not great.

All right.

Teach me, coach. Show me how to do it. Do you want to throw a four -seam or a

two -seam?

Literally have no idea what you're talking about. They're different.

Let's just...

It's a classic, and I learned it right here on this mount, actually.

Yeah. Okay, so that's for you.

You take your pointer finger and your middle finger about an inch apart on the

seams. Yeah, like that.

And then you rotate the ball like that.

And then...

Throw it straight, no spin.

But I love a spin.

Yeah.

Pun.

All right, give it a shot.

Very serious.

Oh, okay.

That was still terrible. Pretty bad, yeah.

Well, we can get you up to speed, yeah, after a few days at camp. Camp?

Baseball camp.

I'm involved with this charity for kids with cancer.

Well, that's amazing.

Yeah.

Hazel. Hazel.

Hi. Yes, hi.

Hey.

Hey. Snoke, keep it up.

Coach. Yeah, I'll, uh... Hey, that should do it.

I didn't say anything.

You

seem

comfortable here.

Yeah. I haven't been back in a while, but home always feels like home, you

Ready? Mm -hmm. Ready.

Well, I guess I could have held my breath.

Carly.

Hi, Hazel.

How are you?

Good.

Hi. I'm Jax.

Hazel's assistant.

Yes.

We went to school together.

Fun. Oh,

thank you.

I tried to call.

I know.

Hello, is she... This is my daughter.

Brett? Hi, Brad.

Hi.

She looks just like you. Sorry, babe. She's so fast.

No way.

Hazel? Hi, Corinne.

Oh, my gosh. So good to see you. Oh, you too.

Carly, Hazel.

Walk me through your mindset in game seven.

What made you... No.

I'm sorry?

That... That tough woman.

Uh, they don't know that.

No.

Diego?

Chris!

Come here, man!

What are you doing?

Look at this guy!

I haven't seen you for so long.

You're both here. Hudson and Park Magazine is doing a piece on Diego.

I'm the publicist.

Hudson and Park? Wow, that's impressive.

Coralie, you're a writer.

Hi. Morgan.

Hi. I'm the journalist. Oh.

So how long are you here, dude?

Oh, we're leaving tomorrow.

Yeah. Yeah. Okay, perfect.

We're having a party tonight because the weather finally got good. Our house,

407 Grove.

You guys got to come.

What else are you going to do on a Friday night?

Nothing. Kid's going to be with my folks. We are going to rage.

You have to come.

You have to come. Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah. Hazel, Rach.

I mean.

Oh, this is going to be so good, just like old times.

Everyone is going to be there. When they see you guys, they're going to flip.

Wow.

I mean.

Right?

I'm doing a portrait of Diego and how the town made him who he is. I'd love to

come, maybe interview you.

Yes, of course. We would be more than happy to embarrass Diego.

Carly. Thank you. I don't have to come.

No, you should.

Okay. I'll see you, bro. All right. See you tonight. Hey, I'll see you too.

Okay. Gonna be just like old time.

Yeah. See you guys tonight.

Okay.

Yeah.

Everyone's gonna be there, so.

Did you want me to swing by and pick you up? We can walk together.

Or that too, if that's you. Oh, no, no. Yeah.

Yeah? Yes.

Yes, that totally works. Okay.

I'll see you later then.

See you tonight. Yeah.

See you.

Bye.

Hazel, we need to talk.

Diego will not open up about Game 7.

This is a problem.

I'll handle it.

You will get that story one way or another.

You have my word.

Okay.

Have you ever had a friend

break up?

Curly, I'm guessing.

Yep. I chose work in Paris over her wedding.

Most important day of her life.

It is Paris.

Thank you for trying.

Hey, what's going on, Mom?

You look nice.

Aw, thank you.

Party at Carly's. That'll be fun.

I'm happy you're patching things up with her.

Honestly, I think she was just being polite.

Because if Diego hadn't been there, I wouldn't be here.

Touche.

Okay, which one?

Oh, that one.

Do you want to patch things up with her?

Yeah, I really do.

I just hope she can understand how much she was asking me to give up. My boss

would have fired me. But I know how much I hurt her.

And I so wish I could have been there for her.

I don't know. If I could go back and handle it all differently, I'm not sure

would.

I made... the right choice for what I wanted.

I understand.

You know, I find the older you get, the more empathy and clarity you have for

those that you love.

You've both lived a lot of life since then.

Maybe you've had enough time to see the other person's side of the story.

Maybe.

I hope.

Think about it.

I'll let you finish getting ready.

Okay.

I just have to say it.

I think you put a lot of pressure on yourself to be perfect.

Just know we don't want you to be anything but who you are.

You're amazing the way you are.

Thank you, Mom.

You know, he never wanted you to be anything but you either.

I just don't think she has the dramatic personality to be a housewife. I

couldn't agree more, Mr. Miller.

Oh, honey, you look fabulous.

Ten out of ten hometown, she gonna flee.

I changed.

I'll get it. A boy is picking you up from my house. I will get the door.

Not like that, Dad.

Sure it's not.

Hi. Oh.

Diego.

Oh, come on in. Hey, Mr.

Miller. It's been a while. Good to see you. Happy to see you, too.

Diego, honey.

Oh, you are just as handsome as ever.

Oh, these are for you?

And for Mr. Moore.

Should we go?

Oh. Morgan's probably already on her way. Oh, right. Yeah, we should probably

head out. But it was great seeing you both. Have way too much fun. Text me if

you want me to pick you up. We should even go through a drive -thru.

Okay, good night.

This is kind of weird, huh?

Beyond weird.

You ready?

Yeah.

I'm just going to grab a couple more quotes and observe for a little bit

but then I've got to head out.

Everybody really loves that guy. Like, genuinely, it's completely refreshing.

Did you know he heads the board to a pediatric cancer charity? And he

volunteers, not just gives money.

And he paid to renovate the baseball field.

That was supposed to be anonymous, but that guy's wife's on the PTA, and she's

going to keep quiet.

Yeah, and she said that you two were pretty hot and heavy in high school.

That's not relevant to the story. Well, you see, that's where I disagree,

because the story is about how the town made the man, and it sounds like you had

a pretty experimental part in that.

I didn't. Trust me.

Any news on game seven?

Not yet.

But you will get it.

Okay, well, I need to turn the draft in before my flight, so tomorrow morning,

the diner, Hazel.

Okay.

Okay.

Hey. Hi.

Hi.

Am I crazy or there used to be a wall here?

You're not crazy.

We watch a lot of home renovation shows.

Well, it looks incredible.

Oh, and so do these cookies.

Did you happen to save some cookie dough?

Do I have a soul?

Hazel, would you like to break into the secret cookie dough? I would love

nothing more.

Do you live here?

I do.

And I teach at Northside.

I'm a teacher.

How did that happen?

Are you still writing?

Well, with P. Chang and a five -year -old, it doesn't really leave time for

anything.

You could still find time to write if you wanted to, right?

Maybe you just need to find the right story.

Maybe.

You feel right in this house.

I tried to leave for so long, it's funny.

Never did.

You, Hazel, you really made it happen.

The life that you always talked about, the life you made for yourself, the

career that you made for yourself.

Anne, I'm really sorry I didn't come to your wedding.

It's the most important day of your life, and I was so focused on you. No,

sorry. It isn't black and white, and I made it that way.

Weddings make you crazy.

I think about it all the time that I shouldn't have cut you out like that.

should have been there for you and I wasn't. I know it hurt you.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry. I miss you.

I miss you too.

Hello.

We're just catching up.

It really is a seller's market.

Everybody thought they wanted to be in the city.

Buying everything up.

It's like your old place, Diego. Your rehab project is all the rage here. You

should actually think about selling your mom's spot, even if it is a teardown.

The land alone is major. I mean, I could probably get it off your hand in, like,

a day. Did I tell you guys that Carly roped me into what? It's true. She roped

me into chaperoning the prom later next week. I mean, I had a good time at the

prom, but...

And I don't have to go back. Am I right?

Am I right, Hayes?

I'm going to get some water.

Chris. What? What did I say? Think about it.

I'm on my way. You stay.

Thanks.

So, Diego.

What kind of free swag do you get?

Dude.

I'm a grown woman.

I should not still be upset that I didn't go to prom. It's pathetic.

I blame nostalgia.

Well, to be honest, it was a letdown.

The food stunk and the punch was mediocre.

Oh, I am so glad you don't still hate me. Don't be stupid. I love you. I love

you.

This is nice.

Just like old times.

Yeah.

You been okay?

Yeah. Well, look, I just got to say, man, I think you two really work. I

you've always worked.

I saw those pictures of you and those models and actresses and the cowboys,

you were never really smiling.

And I hate to break it to you, buddy, but tonight you've been doing an awful

of smiling.

I just think you two could work.

We should probably... Oh, yeah. That's going to be fun.

Hello. Thank you.

Thank you.

Anyone?

Get out of here.

Guys, good night.

We'll see you in the morning.

Things seem really good with Carly.

Yeah.

I think we're in the strike zone.

That's a baseball term.

Okay. Because now that I'm basically a professional, I'm going to be using them

all the time. Oh, really? Yes. Like what?

Bullpen.

Grand slam.

RBI.

Don't know what it means, but we use it all the time. Wow. So now we know that

your baseball terminology is better than your pitching.

That's good.

I was trying to keep the focus on you. Thank you very much.

I can play.

I can play. Sure. I can. I'm actually really good. Okay.

Seriously. Really?

Yes.

Okay.

I'm suspect but intrigued.

Too bad the gate's locked.

You jumped the gate before.

I'm not jumping the gate. I am in skinny jeans.

Unless those skinny jeans are an excuse.

I got a better idea.

All right.

You can do it.

Yeah? No, I got this.

Do not help me.

Not unless you ask me to. No. Okay.

It's a process. I'm getting it.

Oh, hurry. The security is coming. Oh, I think I'm stuck. Okay, I'm not helping

unless you... What?

What? Hey.

The ball field's closed.

Here we go.

Sorry.

Sorry. Sorry.

You got it.

Holy moly, you're Diego Vasquez.

Hi. Wow, you're the best, man.

Hey, that no -hitting you threw against the Potters last season, the best.

Thanks, bro.

Listen, sorry, we were just trying to get a couple, you know, pitches in for

time's sake.

Oh, yeah, yeah, of course. No problem, man.

Yeah.

Just so you know, the gate on the right is open, so you can just walk right on

through. What? It is?

All right.

I didn't know.

Wow.

Hey, man, can I grab a selfie real quick?

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Come on.

Yeah. Snap away.

Tag me in it, okay?

All right.

One, two.

All right, man. Hey, thank you so much, man. I appreciate it.

Yeah. Do have a good night, okay? You too. You too.

It's open on the... I had no idea. So much trouble.

In so much trouble.

Oh, it just opens like that. Seriously. I didn't know.

All right, let's go play baseball. Get you warmed up.

Well, I bet I could hit one off you.

Hazel, come on.

Farron, I'm going to embarrass you in front of all these people.

Sounds like a challenge.

swinging unless it's a real pitch okay

brag, but my Central Park softball team are the reigning champions.

And I may go to the batting cages every time I want to scream.

Okay, I can tell.

Hey.

What happened?

Why did you freeze?

I had a panic attack.

I always get them on the anniversary of my mom's death.

I wasn't told that I would be pitching that night till the morning of. I

I'd be fine.

I hadn't had any issues in a while.

Then I saw this mom

and her kid behind home plate.

And the mom looked so much like my mom.

I lost it. I froze.

I don't know for how long before coach came in to take me out of the game.

I should have told Mark and opened up about it. It's just...

My mom

meant so much to me, and we were this really

great team.

I've just never been able to talk about her death.

I

don't

know what it's like to lose someone like that.

But what I do know is how much you loved her.

And I think that's why this hurts so much.

So much more love to give her.

And really, that's a beautiful thing.

And it's strong because you are talking about it.

That makes you strong.

None of this makes you weak.

None of it.

It's what makes you a man.

Losing her, and then I lost you, and then all I had was baseball.

And now, that's gone.

Baseball isn't gone.

Hey,

I'm sitting right here.

I want to show you something.

I've never been able to go back in here since the night that she...

And I want to pack it up.

I really do.

I've tried.

It's just...

Um, I need to tell you something about that night.

Oh, it doesn't matter. It was a long time ago. Just let me get it out.

The night of prom was the same night that I found out my mom was sick.

It was already really advanced.

She didn't want me knowing until...

But I saw some papers from the hospital, and I should have told you,

Hazel.

I couldn't. I didn't know how to let you

see me that way.

And you were there, ready, in that amazing gold dress.

I've never regretted anything more in my entire life.

Thank you for telling me. I am so sorry that I made you feel like you couldn't.

Please sing to me, cause I'll be awake when

the morning break is seen.

And I'll be...

this for me.

Hazel, I've missed you more than I ever knew I could.

Me too.

You know, I'm too old for fun.

Hooray!

It's so loud.

So much fun.

You want some food? Oh, yeah. Okay.

I will be right back.

Can you get me a coffee? Yeah.

Thank you.

Cutting it pretty close, Hazel. I have about an hour to get the article in.

Morgan, I was thinking... Do you have the story?

No. I think we have another exciting spin we can play with. No, no, no. The

article doesn't work. Without Game 7.

I'm sure there's another way he can get... No.

He needs this article.

And without his story, the article's dead.

Why is the article dead?

Hazel, is the article dead?

Unless you talk about why you froze in Game 7, the article's a no -go.

That was the angle from the beginning.

Diego? Diego, wait, wait.

Let's talk about this.

As my publicist or as my... As your what?

Your career really does come first, huh? You were pretty clear about that. You

sold me out.

No, I didn't.

Did you tell Morgan that she'd get the story about Game 7?

Well, Morgan thinks there's no story.

That's not what I asked.

Did you tell Morgan she'd get the story, even after I said it was off the table?

Yes, but I wasn't going to tell her. I told you everything. I showed you

everything. And you just... Was yesterday just an act to

get... The story? What you wanted?

No. Mark hired me so that I could change your reputation so you could play

again. So I was just going to read my deepest secret as a headline. No. How

you going to spin that, Hazel?

You know what?

Tell Morgan whatever you need to tell her.

Spin the story whichever way you want because you always do that.

Morgan, bye.

Diego. Hey, Diego.

Are you okay?

I know that there's a lot going on, but I think... No, you don't have any idea

what's going on. You don't understand how it works.

Oh, and why is that?

Go ahead. Say it, Hazel. I know you want to.

The stakes are higher for me, Carly.

I mean, you think about how I got out of here, and you...

Well, I got the chance to go to New York and create this amazing career and life

for myself. You think that your life is so great because you've crafted this

story for yourself.

Big city hot shot with a chic wardrobe.

Your only friend is your assistant and the only real relationship you've ever

had was in high school.

And you won't even fight for that one.

Again.

Look, I may not have gotten to live out the dream I had when I was 16.

But dreams change.

I have a beautiful family that loves me and a job that is fulfilling every day.

I live in reality.

I don't live in this fake story like you do.

Carly, it's nine.

I feel like I missed more than I should have.

I think I really messed this up.

Oh.

From what I heard, you absolutely 100p may have messed this up, but if anyone

can fix this, you can.

You can fix anything. Just think about the right way to spin it.

Or not spin it.

My metaphor is off, but it sounds good, so let's just go with that. How would

you feel if I did the right thing, but that may bankrupt my new

business, which means you may have to look for a new job, and the New York

may never win again?

If it means your happiness?

Literally.

Of nothing more in the world, Hazel.

Even over the mess?

Even over the mess.

Which is hard.

You got this.

You've always got this.

Okay, let's go around back over here. Okay.

Morgan, I apologize, but I am unable to give you the information you want.

Well, my editor won't answer, and I can't keep this quiet, Hazel.

Feel free to serve me up.

Work will get out, Hazel, and your business may not survive.

I know.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Because you know above anybody else that being a woman in a competitive field,

the job comes first.

Always.

Otherwise you can be knocked out of the running. It's like that.

Are you really sure that you want to knock yourself out of the running?

I am sure.

For what it's worth, I...

Really respect you. May as well for putting your client first.

Mark,

hello. I have some not -so -good news.

So, you want to talk about it?

Okay,

I'll wait, Mio.

She sold me out. This whole thing was an act so that she could get what she

wanted. I don't know, Mio.

Hazel was always a bad actress. Remember when she was in that musical?

Oof.

Listen to me.

I know a lot of years have gone by, but Hazel always wanted what was best for

you. Your mom always said, Hazel will keep you on your toes, push you to open

up, be a better man.

I think you should talk to her. Theo, she wanted me to tell the whole world

about the worst moment of my life.

And what would be so bad about that?

Mark, what?

Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean the article's dead?

She killed the article.

Yeah, well, hopefully the Mets will still consider me, but I don't know what

was thinking.

I'll talk to you later.

The article's dead.

The article is dead.

The article is dead. I got to go.

I got to go.

Hey, I know I've called like a trillion times already, but I just want to say

I'm sorry.

Again, I was wrong.

I was so wrong about everything.

Please call me back.

I need you in my life. You are my... You're my best friend and I love you.

Honey.

I know you're an adult.

But as your mom, I need to say something.

You're so strong and so driven, and we are so proud of you.

But you deserve even more than what you have.

What you can give yourself.

I don't think Diego's ever going to talk to me again.

I did the right thing, right?

Like, I didn't...

Throw away my entire career for nothing, right?

Thanks for coming.

What can I do for you, Diego? I have about 20 minutes to catch my flight.

Game 7 of the World Series happened on the same day of the 15 -year anniversary

of my mom's death.

And... and the bottom of the ninth, I suffered a massive panic attack.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Grief can be a pretty difficult thing to work through, and I'll never make sense

of losing my mom.

But I also don't want to lose someone else.

Someone who taught me that feeling my pain doesn't make me weak. So I'm going

start this story earlier on the night that...

I walked out on the love of my life.

Yeah.

Hazel! I texted and DM'd you like a million times. I turned my phone off.

I decided I am never leaving this apartment again.

Even though I can't afford it anymore.

You still love me even though I'm not your boss.

I really wish you hadn't gone on a calm cleanse today.

Morgan sent this over a little earlier.

It's coming out tomorrow.

one state for oratory and speech and debate so you're welcome in advance

when infamous pitcher diego vasquez was

barely 18 years old his mother was diagnosed with aggressive state or

cancer his single mom angela vasquez immigrated to the united states at 13

she got here and didn't speak english but she made a life for herself for us I

never knew how much I didn't have because everything felt so full with

Quote like, like Diego did a quote about it.

I'll skip to the end, shall I?

Yes.

Diego Vasquez looked at me and spoke quietly.

Quote, last night I finally told someone my story. And when she listened, I felt

lighter. Like the weight of my anger and sadness lifted a bit. She told me that

talking about my pain made me strong.

So I thought it was time to bulk up even more.

Even if it's the scariest thing I've ever done.

Because if I don't, who will?

I looked at Mr. Vasquez and couldn't help but think there was absolutely no

on this fastball.

Do you think he's talking about me?

Oh, he's definitely talking about you, Hazel.

Got all your sappy voicemails and I decided that I couldn't let you run away

again.

You're my best friend and I love you too.

I smell like food and tears.

I used to it. I have a child.

We have to find him.

He's with Chris.

Back home. Oh, he's been hanging out with us a lot.

Why don't we get you packed and showered?

And maybe...

Bring it down.

You guys got me.

I cannot believe who broke me into this.

Blame Carly. She found it up at two chaperone spots and she had to go out of

town.

The kids are freaking out. You know, you're super famous.

Yeah.

Um, yeah.

Hey, hey, hey, dude, I'm hungry. Hey. Shh.

Hi. Hey.

Diego.

After you broke up with me, I promised myself

that I would never be hurt like that again.

I built this wall of sarcasm and stories and

bravado around my heart, but...

When I read that article, I saw how brave you were.

I knew I had to be brave too.

You thought you broke me.

But I think you cracked me open.

Open to let you in.

Open to love you.

There's... Never been anyone else but you, Hazel.

Will you

go to the prom with me?

Yeah.

Now we just got to work on your fastball.

Yeah, no spin.

Oh, you love this bit. Come on.

Not now, Mark.

It's Mark.

Mr. Vasquez, what a comeback. A no -hitter in your first professional game

How do you feel? I feel great. Yeah, I feel really great.

It's been quite the year for you since opening up about your mental health

struggles in such a public way.

Yeah, a lot to unpack, but I'm better for it, and my pitching's better for it.

No way to spend that.

And how are you liking New York?

It feels like home.

It really does.

You've got to get ready.

You're about to be so busy, you're going to wish you weren't so good.

I cannot wait.

Okay, your publicity call with the publisher is in ten minutes. The book is

officially a bestseller. This author is hot.

There was never any doubt.

Carly, it's official.

You're a bestselling author.

We have been fielding all kinds of interview requests.

including Morgan Lucas, who wants you on her new podcast.

Don't be nervous. You're a mom. You gave birth. You can do anything.

Plus, you're my client. I will be with you every step of the way.

Hey, look, I got to run. Talk soon.

Love you.

Hi. Hi.

Oh, my goodness.

I am never going to get used to this.

Or someone cooking in my kitchen.

Well, get used to me cooking in your kitchen for the rest of our lives, Emma.

At least in the off season.

I have a really big line coming up in a week.

Oh, it's warming up.

Looks pretty bad.

I jeopardize my own family.

We are going to show Daniel Booker the magic of rodeo right here on our ranch.

Is it or not?

I guess you're looking for me.

It's my fault. What happened to him?

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