1 00:00:00,227 --> 00:00:02,795 My parents were always doing good. 2 00:00:02,820 --> 00:00:05,647 It was one of their core values, which sounds nice, 3 00:00:05,679 --> 00:00:08,047 but sometimes it was a little much. 4 00:00:08,116 --> 00:00:09,982 I just wanted to adopt a puppy. 5 00:00:10,017 --> 00:00:12,251 And we did you one better and adopted a highway. 6 00:00:12,286 --> 00:00:14,486 Truck! 7 00:00:16,124 --> 00:00:17,790 Isn't this fun, kids? 8 00:00:17,825 --> 00:00:20,059 - Who needs Disneyland, right? - Right! 9 00:00:20,094 --> 00:00:21,460 See? 10 00:00:21,495 --> 00:00:24,096 Doesn't it feel good to donate things you're not using? 11 00:00:24,123 --> 00:00:26,823 But these are the one thing I own that makes me cool. 12 00:00:26,868 --> 00:00:29,802 The less fortunate deserve to look cool, too, son. 13 00:00:31,271 --> 00:00:33,337 - Yay! - Yay! 14 00:00:33,373 --> 00:00:35,406 Now let's hurry and get this to the shelter. 15 00:00:35,441 --> 00:00:37,008 Did you make a wish for Ethiopia? 16 00:00:37,043 --> 00:00:39,310 No, but I did make a wish for a new family! 17 00:00:39,345 --> 00:00:41,146 - Hmm? - Shouldn't have said it out loud. 18 00:00:41,181 --> 00:00:42,847 Never happenin' now. 19 00:00:42,883 --> 00:00:45,817 So it shouldn't have been a surprise when this happened. 20 00:00:45,852 --> 00:00:47,919 Hey, everyone. This is Jay. 21 00:00:47,954 --> 00:00:49,587 He's one of my students. 22 00:00:49,622 --> 00:00:51,022 And he lives here now. 23 00:00:51,057 --> 00:00:53,424 - Welcome. - He lives here now? 24 00:00:53,459 --> 00:00:57,028 And yet everyone freaked out when I brought home lice. 25 00:00:57,063 --> 00:00:58,462 Hypocrites. 26 00:01:00,466 --> 00:01:01,532 ♪ In the mix ♪ 27 00:01:01,567 --> 00:01:04,002 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, they keep trying ♪ 28 00:01:04,037 --> 00:01:06,370 ♪ But they can't stop us ♪ 29 00:01:06,406 --> 00:01:08,839 ♪ 'Cause we got a love ♪ 30 00:01:08,874 --> 00:01:11,008 ♪ That keeps rising up ♪ 31 00:01:11,043 --> 00:01:12,310 ♪ In the mix ♪ 32 00:01:12,345 --> 00:01:14,178 ♪ Life turns around ♪ 33 00:01:14,213 --> 00:01:15,646 ♪ 'Round and 'round it goes ♪ 34 00:01:15,682 --> 00:01:18,148 ♪ Ooh, it's a mixed-up world ♪ ♪ Ooh, it's a mixed-up ♪ 35 00:01:18,184 --> 00:01:20,117 ♪ And that's for sure ♪ ♪ Mixed-up ♪ 36 00:01:20,152 --> 00:01:21,786 ♪ In the mix ♪ ♪ Baby ♪ 37 00:01:21,821 --> 00:01:23,801 ♪ We're gonna get by ♪ ♪ We're gonna ♪ 38 00:01:23,826 --> 00:01:25,723 ♪ On our own, side by side ♪ 39 00:01:25,758 --> 00:01:28,459 ♪ Love's all we need to be free ♪ ♪ Lo-o-o-ve is all ♪ 40 00:01:28,494 --> 00:01:30,628 ♪ I got you, you got me ♪ 41 00:01:30,663 --> 00:01:33,163 ♪ Yaaaaay us! ♪ 42 00:01:33,199 --> 00:01:35,032 ♪ I-I-In the mix ♪ 43 00:01:35,067 --> 00:01:37,634 ♪ Yaaaaay us! ♪ 44 00:01:37,669 --> 00:01:40,304 ♪ I-I-In the mix-ish ♪ 45 00:01:40,339 --> 00:01:42,806 So when you say he lives here now, are we talking 46 00:01:42,831 --> 00:01:45,880 a "Diff'rent Strokes," "Webster" thing, or what? 47 00:01:45,905 --> 00:01:47,978 No, sweetheart. Jay's just gonna stay with us 48 00:01:48,013 --> 00:01:50,247 for a little bit while his father's out of town. 49 00:01:50,282 --> 00:01:51,815 College applications are due next week, 50 00:01:51,851 --> 00:01:53,250 and I really want to help him succeed. 51 00:01:53,285 --> 00:01:55,018 He's the best student I've ever had. 52 00:01:55,054 --> 00:01:56,653 You've been a teacher for two weeks. 53 00:01:56,688 --> 00:02:00,190 Y-Yeah, but because of classroom overcrowding, 54 00:02:00,226 --> 00:02:02,226 I've had hundreds of students in that time. 55 00:02:02,261 --> 00:02:04,161 Come on, guys. Every night at dinner, 56 00:02:04,196 --> 00:02:06,529 we ask you how you've changed the world. 57 00:02:06,565 --> 00:02:07,931 Here's your chance to do that. 58 00:02:07,967 --> 00:02:10,767 So, who's in favor of Jay staying here? 59 00:02:10,802 --> 00:02:12,535 - Not me. - Me neither. 60 00:02:12,571 --> 00:02:14,937 And if you want a Black kid with a catchphrase, 61 00:02:14,973 --> 00:02:16,706 you know you already have one. 62 00:02:16,742 --> 00:02:19,743 Ho, ho, ho, it's Santi. 63 00:02:20,612 --> 00:02:21,878 You've never said that before. 64 00:02:21,913 --> 00:02:24,881 Okay. Guys, we're not gonna force you to do anything, 65 00:02:24,916 --> 00:02:27,216 but your mother and I are for him staying, 66 00:02:27,252 --> 00:02:29,552 and you guys are against it, so let's have your sister decide. 67 00:02:29,588 --> 00:02:31,755 Rainbow! Can you come here? 68 00:02:31,790 --> 00:02:33,256 We have a guest. 69 00:02:33,291 --> 00:02:35,258 Who is... it? 70 00:02:42,166 --> 00:02:43,966 I could've watched him 71 00:02:44,002 --> 00:02:46,843 take that jacket off for hours. 72 00:02:50,942 --> 00:02:53,345 And because it got a little caught on his elbow... 73 00:02:56,306 --> 00:02:59,949 ...I did get some bonus time. 74 00:02:59,984 --> 00:03:03,427 I knew from that moment I would marry a Black man. 75 00:03:03,452 --> 00:03:05,386 Rainbow? Rainbow. 76 00:03:07,350 --> 00:03:09,528 Rainbow, are you okay if Jay stays with us? 77 00:03:09,553 --> 00:03:10,718 - Yes! - Oh. 78 00:03:10,761 --> 00:03:13,329 Oh. That was easy. All right, it's settled. 79 00:03:13,364 --> 00:03:14,730 Jay, make yourself at home. 80 00:03:14,765 --> 00:03:15,965 You can sleep in my room! 81 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:18,301 Great. And you can bunk with Johan and Santi. 82 00:03:18,336 --> 00:03:21,070 Yeah, that's exactly what I meant when I said that. 83 00:03:21,105 --> 00:03:22,271 - Thanks. - All right. 84 00:03:23,373 --> 00:03:24,272 Thanks. 85 00:03:24,308 --> 00:03:25,674 I tell ya, baby, 86 00:03:25,709 --> 00:03:28,243 this is exactly why I got into teaching, 87 00:03:28,278 --> 00:03:30,479 to make a... a positive impact on the world. 88 00:03:30,514 --> 00:03:32,314 And what better way than by helping shape 89 00:03:32,349 --> 00:03:33,482 the minds of young people? 90 00:03:33,517 --> 00:03:35,784 Do you know who else can have a big impact on kids? 91 00:03:35,820 --> 00:03:36,752 Role models. 92 00:03:36,787 --> 00:03:37,786 You know what? 93 00:03:37,822 --> 00:03:39,621 I'm gonna take Jay to work with me. 94 00:03:39,657 --> 00:03:42,190 If he gets one look at a law office, 95 00:03:42,225 --> 00:03:45,293 it may inspire him to take a whole new path. 96 00:03:45,329 --> 00:03:47,863 Yeah, yeah, that... that... that's a great supplement 97 00:03:47,898 --> 00:03:49,498 to the work that I'm already doing. 98 00:03:49,533 --> 00:03:51,366 But, of course, as we both know, 99 00:03:51,401 --> 00:03:54,670 teachers are the most impactful figure in a kid's life. 100 00:03:54,705 --> 00:03:56,605 But having someone to look up to 101 00:03:56,640 --> 00:03:59,274 can be just as or more important, 102 00:03:59,309 --> 00:04:02,677 someone like an inspirational Black lawyer. 103 00:04:02,712 --> 00:04:04,679 - Ah! - Not that this is a competition. 104 00:04:04,714 --> 00:04:06,280 Of course it's not a competition. 105 00:04:06,315 --> 00:04:08,816 If it was, it'd suck for you because I'd obviously win. 106 00:04:09,519 --> 00:04:13,220 It feels like you're threatened by my ability to mentor Jay. 107 00:04:13,255 --> 00:04:14,722 Well, would someone who feels threatened 108 00:04:14,757 --> 00:04:17,525 be able to... mentor-crouch this well? 109 00:04:17,560 --> 00:04:19,961 Hey, let me rap at you, buddy. 110 00:04:19,996 --> 00:04:22,530 Paul, you do know what crouching like that 111 00:04:22,565 --> 00:04:24,665 in front of a Black child means, don't you? 112 00:04:24,701 --> 00:04:26,367 No. What does it mean? Is it bad? 113 00:04:28,070 --> 00:04:29,303 You'll find out. 114 00:04:29,338 --> 00:04:30,838 Are you messing with me? 115 00:04:30,874 --> 00:04:32,874 Honey, I'm the only White teacher. I need to know! 116 00:04:32,909 --> 00:04:35,042 Having put my dad on his back foot, 117 00:04:35,077 --> 00:04:38,211 my mom was excited to show Jay the glamorous success 118 00:04:38,246 --> 00:04:41,314 that was possible for a lawyer in America. 119 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:46,586 So this is what you do? 120 00:04:46,622 --> 00:04:49,222 I know. It's exciting around here, right? 121 00:04:49,257 --> 00:04:51,658 I bet Paul doesn't have that many fax machines at school. 122 00:04:51,693 --> 00:04:53,393 Oh, we don't have many things at our school. 123 00:04:53,428 --> 00:04:56,362 Desks, current textbooks, doors on bathroom stalls... 124 00:04:56,398 --> 00:04:58,431 Well, just know that you can go from that 125 00:04:58,466 --> 00:05:01,568 to redacting names of minors to protect their identity. 126 00:05:01,603 --> 00:05:02,903 Hmm? 127 00:05:02,938 --> 00:05:05,672 Oh. Rebecca Morgan. She's my daughter's friend. 128 00:05:05,707 --> 00:05:07,908 Uh, you probably shouldn't have told him that. 129 00:05:07,943 --> 00:05:11,310 Her dad dumped a bunch of medical waste near a day care. 130 00:05:12,780 --> 00:05:14,246 I probably shouldn't have told you that. 131 00:05:14,281 --> 00:05:17,049 So you guys have to go through all these files 132 00:05:17,084 --> 00:05:18,383 before going to trial? 133 00:05:18,419 --> 00:05:20,185 Oh, this is never going to trial. 134 00:05:20,220 --> 00:05:22,187 We settle almost everything. 135 00:05:22,222 --> 00:05:24,289 Fools go to court and make big arguments. 136 00:05:24,324 --> 00:05:27,292 Real lawyers do a lot of paperwork and then settle. Hmm? 137 00:05:27,327 --> 00:05:30,195 You can't lose a game you don't play. 138 00:05:30,230 --> 00:05:31,430 - Mnh! - Alicia. 139 00:05:31,465 --> 00:05:33,699 You are boring that poor boy to death. 140 00:05:33,734 --> 00:05:36,201 Which I know isn't easy because he's used to Paul. 141 00:05:36,236 --> 00:05:38,103 How can he be bored? 142 00:05:38,138 --> 00:05:42,741 We're about to start stapling the redaction papers. 143 00:05:42,777 --> 00:05:44,309 Asked and answered. Hey, Jay... 144 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:46,278 you want to make some long-distance phone calls? 145 00:05:46,313 --> 00:05:48,380 It's three in the morning in Italy. 146 00:05:48,415 --> 00:05:49,881 Let's wake up Chef Boyardee. 147 00:05:49,916 --> 00:05:51,149 Isn't that expensive? 148 00:05:51,185 --> 00:05:52,784 I don't know. It isn't my money. 149 00:05:52,819 --> 00:05:55,153 I'm just gonna dial a bunch of numbers and say "bonjour." 150 00:05:56,323 --> 00:05:57,489 Um, Jay, this... 151 00:05:59,759 --> 00:06:03,161 My mom taking Jay to work was the perfect opportunity 152 00:06:03,197 --> 00:06:06,465 for me to find something he and I had in common. 153 00:06:06,500 --> 00:06:10,735 I was hoping to find a hot-pink diary with all of his dreams, 154 00:06:10,770 --> 00:06:12,804 but instead I found... 155 00:06:12,839 --> 00:06:14,239 Deodorant. 156 00:06:14,274 --> 00:06:15,840 Rainbow?! 157 00:06:15,875 --> 00:06:18,510 Just in my room doing normal stuff! 158 00:06:20,514 --> 00:06:23,314 So, Jay, how'd it go at the law firm today? 159 00:06:23,349 --> 00:06:25,449 Did you see Alicia change any kids' lives 160 00:06:25,485 --> 00:06:28,986 or just contribute to the brutal machine of capitalism? 161 00:06:29,021 --> 00:06:30,354 I'd say neither? 162 00:06:30,389 --> 00:06:32,456 - She did cross out names, though. - Ooh. 163 00:06:32,492 --> 00:06:34,158 Hey, is it cool if I play another game? 164 00:06:34,193 --> 00:06:36,693 Absolutely. I had the guys at the factory flip the switch 165 00:06:36,729 --> 00:06:38,829 so you don't have to put any quarters in. 166 00:06:38,864 --> 00:06:41,232 There's a jar right next to it. You can put your money in there. 167 00:06:42,301 --> 00:06:44,101 This is exactly what Jay needed... 168 00:06:44,137 --> 00:06:46,637 video games and pizza and agreeing that Alicia 169 00:06:46,672 --> 00:06:48,772 doesn't cut it in the inspiration department. 170 00:06:48,807 --> 00:06:50,974 Kids can really flourish under the right kind of mentorship. 171 00:06:51,010 --> 00:06:52,543 - Oh, yeah. - Since my kids moved in 172 00:06:52,578 --> 00:06:54,445 with my wife's new boyfriend, 173 00:06:54,470 --> 00:06:56,634 they've all gotten really emotionally stable. 174 00:06:56,666 --> 00:06:58,313 You know, and Jay has the potential 175 00:06:58,338 --> 00:06:59,891 to be anything he wants to be, 176 00:06:59,916 --> 00:07:02,385 but the system has the odds stacked against him. 177 00:07:02,420 --> 00:07:04,687 That's why these college applications and interviews 178 00:07:04,722 --> 00:07:06,394 - are so important. - You know what? 179 00:07:06,419 --> 00:07:08,052 If you want him to ace these interviews, 180 00:07:08,077 --> 00:07:09,676 you should be sure he's got a new suit. 181 00:07:09,701 --> 00:07:12,068 - A suit? - My ex-wife always used to say, 182 00:07:12,093 --> 00:07:13,558 "You'll never change your life 183 00:07:13,583 --> 00:07:15,616 if you just sit around in sweatpants." 184 00:07:15,641 --> 00:07:19,010 So I put on a suit, I went out, and I got a job. 185 00:07:19,035 --> 00:07:20,183 And she was right. 186 00:07:20,208 --> 00:07:23,175 My life changed forever because while at that job, 187 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:26,616 she started seeing Big Carl, we ended up getting divorced, 188 00:07:26,641 --> 00:07:29,412 and now I have the time to hang out with you all night, buddy. 189 00:07:29,447 --> 00:07:32,548 So all's well that ends well, right? 190 00:07:32,583 --> 00:07:34,516 I don't think that ended well, Griff. 191 00:07:34,552 --> 00:07:36,208 It did not. 192 00:07:36,233 --> 00:07:40,301 But the lesson of the story is there's power in the suit. 193 00:07:40,798 --> 00:07:42,865 I'll get him a suit. 194 00:07:43,627 --> 00:07:47,903 Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce the brand-new Jay! 195 00:07:50,809 --> 00:07:53,627 ♪ Clean shirt, new shoes... ♪ 196 00:07:53,674 --> 00:07:55,770 I never pictured myself being a suit guy, 197 00:07:55,806 --> 00:07:58,073 but, oh, am I a suit guy! 198 00:07:58,108 --> 00:07:59,107 He's a suit guy. 199 00:07:59,142 --> 00:08:00,441 - It's very you. - Thanks. 200 00:08:00,476 --> 00:08:02,237 Look at that confidence 201 00:08:02,262 --> 00:08:04,395 you only get from a strong mentor, 202 00:08:04,420 --> 00:08:06,512 not someone who advertises on the side of a bus. 203 00:08:06,537 --> 00:08:09,832 You couldn't figure out how to inspire him with your mind, 204 00:08:09,857 --> 00:08:11,106 so you had to use a paycheck? 205 00:08:11,146 --> 00:08:12,813 Uh, no, babe. I used two paychecks. 206 00:08:12,856 --> 00:08:15,223 And not only that, I called a buddy at Berkeley 207 00:08:15,250 --> 00:08:17,384 who works in admissions and got him an interview. 208 00:08:17,428 --> 00:08:19,494 Okay, you two are spending time and money 209 00:08:19,530 --> 00:08:21,596 trying to help some kid, and now you're actually 210 00:08:21,632 --> 00:08:23,164 fighting about how to do it? 211 00:08:23,199 --> 00:08:24,299 You people are weird. 212 00:08:24,334 --> 00:08:25,801 I think you look great, Jay. 213 00:08:25,836 --> 00:08:27,334 Real handsome. I'd vote for you. 214 00:08:27,369 --> 00:08:29,336 Thanks, but I'm not running for anything. 215 00:08:30,807 --> 00:08:32,840 Speaking of running, I just did some running. 216 00:08:32,875 --> 00:08:35,275 Slapped some deodorant right on my armpits so I don't stink. 217 00:08:35,311 --> 00:08:37,478 Budding hormones making us smell... 218 00:08:37,513 --> 00:08:40,347 Okay, okay, maybe you scored a couple of points 219 00:08:40,382 --> 00:08:42,249 with your suit and your interview, 220 00:08:42,284 --> 00:08:45,586 but you're gonna hit a wall in your ability to mentor Jay. 221 00:08:45,621 --> 00:08:47,688 - How? - 'Cause you are a White guy 222 00:08:47,723 --> 00:08:50,357 who grew up with a countryclub membership. 223 00:08:50,392 --> 00:08:52,025 I mean, what's inspirational about that? 224 00:08:52,061 --> 00:08:53,928 What he needs is someone 225 00:08:53,963 --> 00:08:57,364 who can speak to him and his experiences. 226 00:08:57,399 --> 00:08:58,298 Mm-hmm. 227 00:08:58,334 --> 00:08:59,366 Do you wear deodorant? 228 00:08:59,401 --> 00:09:01,335 - Yes. - Me too! 229 00:09:01,370 --> 00:09:02,469 Because I have to. 230 00:09:02,504 --> 00:09:05,272 Like right now. I'm gonna go put some more on. 231 00:09:05,307 --> 00:09:08,708 You know, Jay, you and I have a lot in common. 232 00:09:08,743 --> 00:09:11,544 We weren't born with silver spoons in our mouths, 233 00:09:11,580 --> 00:09:14,348 unlike... some people. 234 00:09:14,383 --> 00:09:16,183 We have to work for everything we have. 235 00:09:16,218 --> 00:09:17,817 No one's giving us anything. 236 00:09:17,853 --> 00:09:19,819 So I don't get to keep the suit? 237 00:09:19,855 --> 00:09:21,488 Oh, you can keep the suit, 238 00:09:21,523 --> 00:09:24,024 but don't expect those kinds of breaks. 239 00:09:24,059 --> 00:09:26,559 We have to work twice as hard to get half as far. 240 00:09:26,595 --> 00:09:28,161 Because out there, 241 00:09:28,197 --> 00:09:30,742 no one's gonna help people like you and me. 242 00:09:30,767 --> 00:09:31,736 Mnh-mnh. 243 00:09:31,761 --> 00:09:32,992 But didn't Granddad help you? 244 00:09:33,017 --> 00:09:34,550 Let me tell the story, baby. 245 00:09:34,575 --> 00:09:36,695 Okay, so, you are gonna need drive like never... 246 00:09:36,720 --> 00:09:38,337 He did help you. He gave you a job 247 00:09:38,373 --> 00:09:40,006 when no one else would hire you. 248 00:09:40,041 --> 00:09:42,074 Uh, someone else would've hired me, baby. 249 00:09:42,110 --> 00:09:43,402 - Okay... - Are you sure? 250 00:09:43,427 --> 00:09:44,691 Because for ten years, 251 00:09:44,716 --> 00:09:45,881 you were dancing around the forest 252 00:09:45,906 --> 00:09:47,306 pretending to be the Winter Sprite. 253 00:09:47,331 --> 00:09:48,581 That was Mom?! 254 00:09:48,617 --> 00:09:50,483 I think we get the takeaway here. 255 00:09:50,519 --> 00:09:53,653 If you want the "good life," marry a White guy. 256 00:09:53,678 --> 00:09:55,345 Hmm. 257 00:09:56,391 --> 00:09:58,925 Are you saying I wouldn't have what I have 258 00:09:58,960 --> 00:10:00,859 if I wasn't married to your father? 259 00:10:02,281 --> 00:10:05,082 That's ridiculous, okay? Ridiculous. 260 00:10:05,107 --> 00:10:07,074 Ridiculous. Ridiculous. 261 00:10:07,099 --> 00:10:09,339 That's... That's so ridiculous. It's so ridiculous. 262 00:10:09,364 --> 00:10:10,435 - Hey, babe. - Mm-hmm. 263 00:10:10,470 --> 00:10:12,504 You just said "ridiculous" eleven times. 264 00:10:12,540 --> 00:10:15,284 If... If you need someone to talk about this with... 265 00:10:15,309 --> 00:10:16,914 I'm always down to rap. 266 00:10:16,939 --> 00:10:19,914 Okay, that's... that's ridiculous. 267 00:10:23,305 --> 00:10:25,728 Can you believe the kids think the only reason 268 00:10:25,753 --> 00:10:27,814 I have my job is because it was handed to me? 269 00:10:27,861 --> 00:10:30,044 What I don't get is why you're letting these White people 270 00:10:30,069 --> 00:10:31,457 get in your head. 271 00:10:31,482 --> 00:10:33,243 And, yes, for the purposes of my point, 272 00:10:33,268 --> 00:10:35,102 your children are White people right now. 273 00:10:35,127 --> 00:10:36,860 They don't understand. 274 00:10:36,895 --> 00:10:39,229 I worked two jobs to put myself through law school, 275 00:10:39,264 --> 00:10:40,930 and nobody worked harder than me. 276 00:10:40,966 --> 00:10:42,099 Ooh! That's the truth. 277 00:10:42,134 --> 00:10:45,268 You are the smartest person I know besides Cousin Scoot. 278 00:10:45,304 --> 00:10:48,405 Well, his smarts are street smarts, so that's different. 279 00:10:48,440 --> 00:10:50,474 The thing is, if my kids can't see 280 00:10:50,509 --> 00:10:52,742 that I've worked for everything I have, 281 00:10:52,777 --> 00:10:55,612 then how is everyone else going to? 282 00:10:55,647 --> 00:10:57,547 Do you think the other lawyers in the office 283 00:10:57,582 --> 00:10:59,116 think I'm only there because of Harrison? 284 00:10:59,151 --> 00:11:01,651 Hey, just because you got a little help 285 00:11:01,686 --> 00:11:04,954 doesn't mean you don't deserve to be at the top. 286 00:11:04,990 --> 00:11:06,223 Hmm. 287 00:11:06,258 --> 00:11:08,225 - You're just like Rebbie Jackson. - Mm. 288 00:11:08,260 --> 00:11:10,894 Sure, Michael may have written and sang backup 289 00:11:10,929 --> 00:11:12,261 on her hit single, "Centipede," 290 00:11:12,296 --> 00:11:14,931 but she's the reason it went to Number Four 291 00:11:14,966 --> 00:11:16,733 on the RandB charts... 292 00:11:16,768 --> 00:11:18,167 and Number One in my heart. 293 00:11:18,202 --> 00:11:21,905 So you're comparing me to the least important Jackson? 294 00:11:21,940 --> 00:11:22,939 Oh, no, baby. 295 00:11:22,974 --> 00:11:25,274 The least important Jackson is Janet. 296 00:11:25,309 --> 00:11:27,176 They say she got a little album coming out, 297 00:11:27,211 --> 00:11:29,345 but ain't nobody gonna buy that. 298 00:11:29,380 --> 00:11:30,413 Mm. 299 00:11:30,448 --> 00:11:33,016 - Okay, Penny from "Good Times." - Yeah. 300 00:11:40,391 --> 00:11:41,691 Good morning, Jay. 301 00:11:41,726 --> 00:11:44,326 Can I make you something? Steak, maybe? 302 00:11:44,362 --> 00:11:46,595 Well, mushroom steak. We don't eat meat here. 303 00:11:46,630 --> 00:11:48,263 But I know my way around the kitchen. 304 00:11:48,298 --> 00:11:52,167 I also have a 4.0 GPA, so I'm pretty much a complete package. 305 00:11:52,202 --> 00:11:53,669 I'm gonna be a doctor. 306 00:11:53,704 --> 00:11:55,837 It's true. I'm a doctor. 307 00:11:55,873 --> 00:11:58,206 I'm good. Just had some cereal. 308 00:11:58,241 --> 00:11:59,340 Because it's morning. 309 00:11:59,376 --> 00:12:02,310 I'm so glad you're fed. 310 00:12:02,345 --> 00:12:03,612 Let me clear your bowl. 311 00:12:03,647 --> 00:12:07,282 It was finally time to make my move 312 00:12:07,317 --> 00:12:09,451 and confess my love to him. 313 00:12:27,604 --> 00:12:28,503 What are you doing? 314 00:12:29,839 --> 00:12:32,039 You wouldn't understand! You're too young! 315 00:12:32,075 --> 00:12:35,076 What's to understand? You were Frenching a bowl. 316 00:12:35,112 --> 00:12:38,646 The suggestion that my mom got a leg up in her career 317 00:12:38,681 --> 00:12:40,315 from my granddad was still in her head 318 00:12:40,350 --> 00:12:42,383 when she went back to the office the next morning. 319 00:12:42,419 --> 00:12:44,385 Morning, everybody. 320 00:12:44,421 --> 00:12:47,155 So, last night, I took it upon myself to prep 321 00:12:47,190 --> 00:12:50,057 all of our closing arguments for the waterpark case. 322 00:12:50,093 --> 00:12:53,026 And I also was able to track down seven extra plaintiffs 323 00:12:53,061 --> 00:12:54,361 from the motel fire, 324 00:12:54,396 --> 00:12:58,064 which means we are now in class-action territory. 325 00:12:58,100 --> 00:13:00,367 Guess I'll finish my golf story later. 326 00:13:00,402 --> 00:13:01,368 It was a good one, too! 327 00:13:01,403 --> 00:13:03,170 That's a lot of work. 328 00:13:03,205 --> 00:13:04,338 You do remember 329 00:13:04,373 --> 00:13:07,441 that we try to stretch our billable hours out. 330 00:13:07,476 --> 00:13:09,376 Oh. That? 331 00:13:09,411 --> 00:13:12,179 That is a normal amount of work for me. 332 00:13:12,214 --> 00:13:15,382 I mean, maybe it takes your other guys longer to do it, 333 00:13:15,417 --> 00:13:18,185 but perhaps I'm just really good at my job. 334 00:13:18,220 --> 00:13:20,120 I'm plenty good at my job! 335 00:13:20,156 --> 00:13:22,889 Oh, is that why you took a loss on the folding-crib case 336 00:13:22,924 --> 00:13:24,590 and the folding steak-knife case? 337 00:13:24,626 --> 00:13:28,694 First you ruin my story, now you're insulting me! 338 00:13:28,729 --> 00:13:32,031 It was a good story, too! A seagull ate my ball! 339 00:13:32,066 --> 00:13:34,400 Okay, Alicia, I appreciate the work, 340 00:13:34,435 --> 00:13:36,068 but things are getting a little heated, 341 00:13:36,103 --> 00:13:38,037 so I'm gonna give you the rest of the day off. 342 00:13:38,072 --> 00:13:39,572 I don't need you to give me anything. 343 00:13:39,607 --> 00:13:42,308 Jay and I will be here working all day. 344 00:13:42,343 --> 00:13:45,711 Actually, Mrs. Johnson, I do have to get to school. 345 00:13:45,746 --> 00:13:48,447 In that case, I'll be headed out 346 00:13:48,483 --> 00:13:50,616 because I already did all of our work 347 00:13:50,652 --> 00:13:52,485 for today and tomorrow. 348 00:13:52,520 --> 00:13:55,454 - Is your eye twitching? - What? 349 00:13:55,490 --> 00:13:57,255 How much sleep did you get last night? 350 00:13:57,291 --> 00:13:58,423 Not a wink. 351 00:14:00,527 --> 00:14:03,295 I bet Jay is crushing his interview right now. 352 00:14:04,464 --> 00:14:05,940 You think I can win Teacher of the Year? 353 00:14:05,965 --> 00:14:07,088 Ahh! What am I saying? 354 00:14:07,113 --> 00:14:09,880 It's basically impossible for first-year teachers. 355 00:14:09,905 --> 00:14:11,770 Hey, Griff, thanks again for letting me borrow 356 00:14:11,806 --> 00:14:13,438 - your weed whacker. - Of course. 357 00:14:13,473 --> 00:14:15,228 If you need anything, I'm your man. 358 00:14:15,253 --> 00:14:17,810 Weed whacker, power tools, hug from a buddy. 359 00:14:17,845 --> 00:14:19,578 Whatever. 360 00:14:19,613 --> 00:14:21,413 Hey, George, I have a question for you. 361 00:14:21,448 --> 00:14:23,315 There's a student in my class... 362 00:14:23,350 --> 00:14:26,481 Uhp. I'm teaching at MLK. Hm. Not sure if you heard. 363 00:14:26,506 --> 00:14:27,872 Hmm, yeah, no. 364 00:14:28,543 --> 00:14:31,676 Anyway, my student Jay, he's a really great kid, 365 00:14:31,701 --> 00:14:33,133 who's living with us now, 366 00:14:33,158 --> 00:14:35,491 and it's time for him to start applying to colleges. 367 00:14:35,516 --> 00:14:37,277 So I get him this interview at Berkeley, 368 00:14:37,302 --> 00:14:38,722 and I got him a new suit for it, 369 00:14:38,747 --> 00:14:41,382 and I just really want him to do well. 370 00:14:41,801 --> 00:14:43,835 O-Okay. What's the question? 371 00:14:43,870 --> 00:14:47,504 Oh, sorry. I just really want him to do well. 372 00:14:47,540 --> 00:14:49,134 You know? 373 00:14:49,159 --> 00:14:51,493 Mm-hmm. Yeah, I-I do know. 374 00:14:51,720 --> 00:14:53,119 I got a question for you. 375 00:14:54,363 --> 00:14:56,363 Is Jay Black? 376 00:14:56,399 --> 00:14:59,701 I-I-I-I believe the preferred term is "Afro-ed American." 377 00:14:59,736 --> 00:15:01,002 It is not. 378 00:15:01,037 --> 00:15:03,336 Uh, I guess he is, yeah. 379 00:15:03,371 --> 00:15:05,405 Ohh, so you're trying to save a brother. 380 00:15:05,440 --> 00:15:08,642 S-Save a brother? 381 00:15:08,677 --> 00:15:10,744 Uh, uh, "brother" is Afro-ed Am... 382 00:15:10,779 --> 00:15:12,813 I mean "Black." 383 00:15:12,848 --> 00:15:14,547 Yeah, I know what a... I know what a brother is, Griff. 384 00:15:14,583 --> 00:15:16,416 But come on, George. I'm not trying to save anyone. 385 00:15:16,451 --> 00:15:17,851 I'm just trying to do good, to help. 386 00:15:17,886 --> 00:15:20,921 Hey, look, I'm sure you are, but let me ask you something. 387 00:15:20,956 --> 00:15:23,423 Would you be as enthusiastic about helping this kid 388 00:15:23,458 --> 00:15:24,825 if he was White? 389 00:15:24,860 --> 00:15:26,226 Are you saying 390 00:15:26,261 --> 00:15:28,528 that I'm only helping Jay because he's Black? 391 00:15:28,563 --> 00:15:30,396 - I... - That's ridiculous. 392 00:15:30,432 --> 00:15:32,833 Th-That's... ridiculous! 393 00:15:32,868 --> 00:15:34,334 Ridiculous. 394 00:15:34,369 --> 00:15:35,502 Ridiculous. 395 00:15:35,537 --> 00:15:38,338 - Ridiculous! - Yeah. 396 00:15:38,373 --> 00:15:39,639 Ridiculous. 397 00:15:40,975 --> 00:15:43,943 I don't know how you talked me into this. 398 00:15:43,978 --> 00:15:46,346 I don't even work this hard at work. 399 00:15:46,381 --> 00:15:48,348 If there's anything you borrowed from Vivica, get it back, 400 00:15:48,383 --> 00:15:50,350 because we're not talking to George again! 401 00:15:50,385 --> 00:15:53,353 Can you believe he said I'm only helping Jay because he's Black? 402 00:15:53,388 --> 00:15:56,122 I can believe it, yes. 403 00:15:56,158 --> 00:15:57,423 What? 404 00:15:57,459 --> 00:15:59,006 It's not your fault. 405 00:15:59,031 --> 00:16:01,165 It's just White instinct to go out and help Black people 406 00:16:01,190 --> 00:16:02,246 that don't need it. 407 00:16:02,279 --> 00:16:03,865 How is it a bad thing that I'm doing 408 00:16:03,890 --> 00:16:05,798 everything I can to help Jay succeed? 409 00:16:05,833 --> 00:16:07,867 I mean, it might rob him of feeling ownership 410 00:16:07,902 --> 00:16:10,069 of all of his future accomplishments just because 411 00:16:10,104 --> 00:16:12,233 you want to feel good about yourself in this moment, 412 00:16:12,258 --> 00:16:14,559 but it's not a huge deal. 413 00:16:14,584 --> 00:16:16,308 Wait. What are you saying? 414 00:16:16,343 --> 00:16:17,643 All she's saying is 415 00:16:17,689 --> 00:16:19,802 there's a right way to help and a White way to help. 416 00:16:19,827 --> 00:16:23,027 That's insightful. What does that mean, exactly? 417 00:16:23,052 --> 00:16:24,600 Honestly, I came up with the rhyme first, 418 00:16:24,636 --> 00:16:26,135 so I don't quite have a point yet. 419 00:16:26,170 --> 00:16:29,238 Her point is, White people love helping Black people 420 00:16:29,273 --> 00:16:30,606 so they can get credit, 421 00:16:30,642 --> 00:16:32,575 sort of like what you're doing with Jay. 422 00:16:32,610 --> 00:16:34,744 No, no, t-t-that is not what I'm doing. 423 00:16:34,779 --> 00:16:37,413 Paul, think about it. It is. 424 00:16:37,448 --> 00:16:40,315 And to be honest... 425 00:16:40,351 --> 00:16:41,651 it's kind of gross. 426 00:16:45,288 --> 00:16:46,707 I don't care that it's gross. 427 00:16:46,732 --> 00:16:49,503 If you're helping out Black people, give me your watch. 428 00:16:50,362 --> 00:16:51,607 That one. 429 00:16:53,505 --> 00:16:56,389 Hey. You okay? What are you doing? 430 00:16:56,444 --> 00:17:00,005 Oh, you know, just thinking about how I'm unconsciously 431 00:17:00,030 --> 00:17:02,328 oppressing my student by giving him help. 432 00:17:02,353 --> 00:17:04,386 I didn't say all that. I just called you gross. 433 00:17:04,414 --> 00:17:06,033 You might as well have. 434 00:17:06,058 --> 00:17:08,891 You know, because of our relationship, I get to see 435 00:17:08,927 --> 00:17:11,128 firsthand how unfair the world can be for Black people, 436 00:17:11,152 --> 00:17:13,285 and I'm just desperate to help change that. 437 00:17:13,313 --> 00:17:16,248 Babe, I know your heart's in the right place. 438 00:17:17,558 --> 00:17:20,259 But this week, I let it become all about me. 439 00:17:20,294 --> 00:17:22,627 You know, the reason I became a teacher at MLK 440 00:17:22,663 --> 00:17:24,863 was to help kids like Jay. 441 00:17:24,898 --> 00:17:26,565 But it just feels like, because I'm White, 442 00:17:26,592 --> 00:17:28,459 maybe I'm doing something else. 443 00:17:28,502 --> 00:17:30,702 Okay, so you overstepped. 444 00:17:30,737 --> 00:17:33,138 That doesn't mean you should quit helping altogether. 445 00:17:33,174 --> 00:17:35,574 It's just, when White people are helping Black people, 446 00:17:35,609 --> 00:17:37,476 they need to realize what it feels like 447 00:17:37,511 --> 00:17:39,478 to be on the receiving end of that help. 448 00:17:39,513 --> 00:17:41,280 Right. Okay. 449 00:17:41,315 --> 00:17:43,449 I-I-I totally get what you're saying, 450 00:17:43,484 --> 00:17:47,252 but assume for a second that I don't and keep talking. 451 00:17:47,288 --> 00:17:49,455 It can make someone feel less-than, 452 00:17:49,490 --> 00:17:52,323 which may be why I lashed out at you. 453 00:17:53,594 --> 00:17:54,960 I've worked my whole life 454 00:17:54,995 --> 00:17:57,796 to be seen for my talent and abilities. 455 00:17:57,831 --> 00:18:00,065 And I kind of hate that part of my story 456 00:18:00,100 --> 00:18:02,968 is the fact that your dad gave me a huge leg up. 457 00:18:03,003 --> 00:18:06,104 Oh, but, babe, nobody gets there completely on their own. 458 00:18:06,139 --> 00:18:08,239 Jack's dad is my dad's golfing buddy, 459 00:18:08,274 --> 00:18:11,175 and... and the only law school that Bradley's ever gotten into 460 00:18:11,211 --> 00:18:13,144 is the one that his family founded. 461 00:18:13,179 --> 00:18:16,147 Do you think for a second that they doubt that they belong? 462 00:18:16,182 --> 00:18:17,916 No, even when they should. 463 00:18:17,951 --> 00:18:19,618 No. And regardless how you got there, 464 00:18:19,653 --> 00:18:21,452 your track record speaks for itself. 465 00:18:22,522 --> 00:18:24,188 I mean, I am pretty great. 466 00:18:24,224 --> 00:18:25,590 Yeah, you are! 467 00:18:25,626 --> 00:18:28,426 To be honest, I'm better than your dad. 468 00:18:28,461 --> 00:18:30,261 Way better! That guy sucks! 469 00:18:30,296 --> 00:18:32,130 And I'm a much better lawyer than you are. 470 00:18:32,165 --> 00:18:34,665 - I mean, you didn't even finish law school. - Okay. 471 00:18:34,700 --> 00:18:38,202 I am so much smarter than our kids. 472 00:18:38,238 --> 00:18:39,703 - They can't even drive. - That's nice, yeah. 473 00:18:39,739 --> 00:18:41,472 Get it out of your system, babe. This is good. 474 00:18:44,844 --> 00:18:46,644 Oh, good. Jay, you're up. 475 00:18:46,679 --> 00:18:48,212 Yeah, I mean, it's hard to go to sleep. 476 00:18:48,248 --> 00:18:50,481 Rainbow keeps speaking at me through the bedroom window. 477 00:18:50,517 --> 00:18:53,518 Uh, she's, uh... she's new to having friends. 478 00:18:53,553 --> 00:18:55,207 Uh, but we just wanted to talk to you 479 00:18:55,232 --> 00:18:57,188 because I know we've been pretty intense this week, 480 00:18:57,223 --> 00:18:58,964 and I probably overdid it. 481 00:18:58,989 --> 00:19:00,625 We both did. We're rooting for you, 482 00:19:00,660 --> 00:19:02,325 and it came out in weird ways. 483 00:19:02,361 --> 00:19:03,893 And I know I made a big deal about it, 484 00:19:03,928 --> 00:19:06,296 but I don't care if you want to be a lawyer. 485 00:19:06,331 --> 00:19:08,831 Cool, 'cause it looked super boring. 486 00:19:08,867 --> 00:19:11,368 - It kind of is. - Look, whatever you choose, 487 00:19:11,403 --> 00:19:13,803 we're always here to help you... at an appropriate level. 488 00:19:13,838 --> 00:19:16,173 You know, not too much, but, uh, I'm just here for you 489 00:19:16,208 --> 00:19:17,907 if... if you need it. 490 00:19:17,942 --> 00:19:20,410 Uh, nothing overt, just if you need anything. 491 00:19:20,445 --> 00:19:23,413 Not that you need anything. You know? I mean... 492 00:19:23,448 --> 00:19:25,515 It's... It's... 493 00:19:25,551 --> 00:19:26,983 Okay. Just know this. 494 00:19:27,018 --> 00:19:29,085 Whatever you achieve in life, 495 00:19:29,120 --> 00:19:30,487 - you will have earned it. - Yes. 496 00:19:30,522 --> 00:19:32,689 But you probably won't achieve as much as me. 497 00:19:32,724 --> 00:19:34,391 - Ohh! - I'm sorry! 498 00:19:34,426 --> 00:19:36,025 I'm feeling really confident right now. 499 00:19:36,061 --> 00:19:38,260 She is. 500 00:19:40,588 --> 00:19:42,031 I get it. We're laughing. 501 00:19:42,056 --> 00:19:44,433 I love laughing. And hugging. 502 00:19:44,468 --> 00:19:46,268 So let's bring it in. 503 00:19:46,304 --> 00:19:48,337 Okay. We're just gonna... 504 00:19:48,372 --> 00:19:49,772 - If you need any help. - Bye, guys. 505 00:19:49,808 --> 00:19:52,766 None of us will ever forget that week Jay stayed with us. 506 00:19:52,791 --> 00:19:53,977 Just stay here for a minute. 507 00:19:55,379 --> 00:19:57,714 My dad became a more conscious helper... 508 00:19:57,749 --> 00:20:00,883 We may have gone a bit overboard before, so... 509 00:20:04,155 --> 00:20:06,388 ...and my mom realized that she didn't need to do 510 00:20:06,424 --> 00:20:08,424 anything extra to prove that she belonged. 511 00:20:08,459 --> 00:20:11,393 Hey! Some of the guys are getting drinks after work. 512 00:20:11,429 --> 00:20:13,262 You in? 513 00:20:13,297 --> 00:20:15,964 Actually, yeah. I can finish this tomorrow. 514 00:20:15,999 --> 00:20:17,966 And as for me, I learned 515 00:20:18,001 --> 00:20:20,402 just how hard true love is to protect. 516 00:20:20,438 --> 00:20:21,637 Goodbye, Jay. 517 00:20:21,672 --> 00:20:24,240 You were the best intern our office ever had. 518 00:20:24,275 --> 00:20:25,541 You know I never worked there, right? 519 00:20:25,576 --> 00:20:27,243 Oh, well, you were around a lot, 520 00:20:27,278 --> 00:20:28,877 and showing up is half the battle. 521 00:20:28,912 --> 00:20:30,279 You're gonna make a great lawyer. 522 00:20:30,314 --> 00:20:31,614 He doesn't want to be a lawyer. 523 00:20:31,649 --> 00:20:34,816 Well, then, why the hell was he around so much? 524 00:20:34,852 --> 00:20:36,719 I'm so confused. 525 00:20:36,754 --> 00:20:38,621 Bye, Jay. Think of me fondly. 526 00:20:38,656 --> 00:20:39,622 Bye, kid. 527 00:20:39,657 --> 00:20:40,968 A pet name?! 528 00:20:40,993 --> 00:20:44,227 He loved me as much as I loved him. 529 00:20:45,595 --> 00:20:48,229 Bye, kid. Bye, kid. 530 00:20:55,032 --> 00:20:56,796 I don't know about you, Jay, but I'm excited 531 00:20:56,821 --> 00:20:58,466 my parents let you stay for another week. 532 00:20:58,502 --> 00:20:59,938 It'll really let us get to know each other 533 00:20:59,963 --> 00:21:01,503 better than we already have. 534 00:21:05,442 --> 00:21:07,034 After your snack, I was thinking 535 00:21:07,081 --> 00:21:08,781 we could watch "Karate Kid" again. 536 00:21:08,816 --> 00:21:11,101 I can tell it's your favorite. 537 00:21:18,384 --> 00:21:20,517 No... 538 00:21:20,634 --> 00:21:25,634