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20 points. Our very own Denver Gold were down 20 points in the first half. It was

getting down to the wire and they needed to make some big defensive plays.

Okay, folks. Check out this replay.

Look at Leshawn here. Just lets the ball pass.

He's moving so slow. Somebody get this guy a Zimmer frame.

Thankfully, we had MVP Gareth to unleash his unstoppable force.

I'll tell you this. When he's getting for that hoop, I do not want to be in

his way.

Although, give me a shot.

Maybe I could take him.

He's got to pick up the pace if the Gold are going to do better with Sharks.

Pink dinner, check.

We all know that the gold have the components heading into this

championship series.

And in my opinion, Gareth is the best hope we've got.

Unless... You subbed me in, of course.

But I've said it before, and I'll say it again.

What matters most is supporting who we have at home.

Mom, dinner's ready.

The Denver Gold.

I'm Piper Alvarez, and as always, I love keeping you in the Who.

Hey, sleepyhead.

Mom?

What are you doing? You gotta stop falling asleep on the couch.

I was watching the game. I tried to wait up for you, but... Oh, yeah? Well,

what'd you think all I had to do?

You were great, but LaShawn needs to work on his follow-through or Coach

should bench him.

Careful, Ruthless. You're gonna take my job.

Uh, sure.

Then you can go call baseball.

Baseball. Clever.

You finish your history homework?

Um, it's a group project, and the others haven't started yet, so... So, I am your

mom. I care what you do. Don't let them drag you down.

Come on, up. Bed.

Being independent guarantees your success.

Take care of yourself, and nobody can take that away from you. Yep, I got the

T-shirt, okay?

Well, if you listened to me, I wouldn't have to repeat myself.

I wouldn't have to repeat myself. I wouldn't have to repeat myself. Mom,

stop!

Good night, Oliver. I love you. Love you.

Oh, brush your teeth, or I'll put you on the bench.

Catch. Oh, oh.

I think it's best that you stick to basketball.

You.

I have created a monster.

steam to tomorrow, right? Oh, and you'll set up the interview with the mascot

union? And then we've got Gareth's birthday.

Don't forget.

Don't worry.

I'll take care of everything, bussy bus.

Thank you, Bex. Just get Gareth a giant fruit basket and a giant card signed

happy birthday baller from Piper or something like that. Oh, he does love

giant fruit baskets.

You gave Harlow the exact same thing last month.

Oh.

Morning, my little genius.

Your mom says you're kicking school's butt.

Yeah.

Actually, Bex, while you're out, do you mind grabbing a... I'll get you more

coffee. Like?

Like my soul.

Of course.

You are too good to me.

Bye, honey. I love you. Wait, wait, wait. Mom, can I ask you something?

Uh-oh. Do I need a lawyer?

No. Just, um... If you want, in a couple of weeks... The finals. Yes, I know. If

you want to come, you have to have no assignments and straight A's. No, no,

no. That's... Sorry, honey. I gotta... One second.

Bex, what's up?

Heads up that Christopher... Honey, I gotta go, okay? I love you.

Have a great day.

Bye.

Uh-oh.

Is mommy too famous to listen to you?

Must be hard when your mom's a celebrity.

Bye, Anya. Bye, Anya.

Aw, does that not laugh?

No. Or I'd rather weep.

Hey, I wasn't done making fun of you.

Solid play after solid play.

We'll be there!

We'll be sweeping.

Good to go.

No.

Piper, get to the good bits.

Point guard Ryan Rex got divorced.

She only has to talk about the game.

Well, heartbreak shakes up every aspect of someone's life.

But, I could turn it around for him. No, no, no, no. Do not date a player.

They're all players.

Then again, so is every single man on planet Earth.

You don't get a say.

You won't date anyone.

I'm going to keep searching for my Prince Charming. Don't kiss any toads.

Never works. Now, Piper, it is better to have loved and lost than never to have

loved at all. Do you know who loves that quote?

Divorce lawyers.

Hey, finding love can be scary, but it is definitely worth the risk.

I mean, think about Ricks.

He fits my Prince Charming mold.

Tall, handsome-ish, and he's got a huge 401k.

Oh, my gosh.

That 401k was funny, girl. I know.

Here comes your other prince, Christopher.

How do I look?

Unhinged, as always.

Look out, there he is.

Oh, here I am. There's a wild CEO on the loose. Am I right? Well, you pay me

enough to say you're always right.

You're so funny, Piper.

Okay, I got some updates I need you to weave in.

Connor's going to be a father, a baby girl. And Gareth, he's getting engaged

again. Come on, Chris. People don't watch my show for gossip. They tune in

for game recaps, updates.

And for you, because you're so amazing.

And because you're so good, you're going to be able to slip in those little

lifestyle updates, no dramas, right? But I'm thinking... You're killing it.

Keep it up. Crush the finals. And maybe a certain someone will have some

exciting offers on the table. Her own national sports panel show. A Hall of

Fame nod. Who knows?

Round panel. Hall of Fame.

You're killing it, too!

Like a CEO.

My gosh, you're so good.

Why ain't it in, Bex? Uh, thank you, Flexi.

It's Bex.

One minute.

Clear the stage. All right, I am good.

Great, thanks.

Mm-hmm.

Hello?

One sec.

It's Oliver School. Some sort of emergency. I don't know.

Hello? Is Oliver okay?

The principal's office. Why?

He got in a fight?

We're live in five, four... With a girl?

I put you on! What the hell? Hello there, Denver.

We've got some wild updates for you. Hope you're sitting down.

Excuse me, Piper Alvarez, my son? Yeah, you can wait out in the hall. I'm not

quite ready. No, no, I got a call. Rick and I got a call as well. Sam on the

phone. So I will talk to you when I am done being on the phone. Wait in the

hall, thank you.

Wow.

Careful,

don't fall.

Yeah, great.

Thank you.

Eric.

Eric, yes.

Thank you.

Oh, I'm Piper. You can stop thanking me.

Yeah, yep, I can.

Thank you.

Right. Sorry about Joan. She can be a little... Unbelievably rude, but pretty

good at being direct.

Exactly what I was going to say.

So, uh, what are you in for? A kachu and gum again?

Uh, not exactly.

Mr.

Rosen. Miss Alvarez.

Come on in, please.

Come on in.

Quickly. Ow.

Don't run.

Quickly! Your children have been in my office all morning.

What's happening? Where's Anya? Anya and Oliver were in a physical altercation

this morning.

What? They are being checked out by the nurse because they were pushing and

shoving and eye poking.

No blood, nothing broken, just a little bruise.

Minor as this was, a fight is very, very serious.

Agreed. She should have consequences. This boy better apologize.

The issue right now is that neither student is admitting fault.

Well, it isn't Anya.

I've instilled good family values.

Safety, respect, honesty.

Way to go, Father of the Year. Look, Oliver is a straight-A student. Plus,

he's not about to hit a girl.

Miss Alvarez, this is the first time that I've seen you after school.

And?

And I'm not sure where I was going with that. Mr. Rosen, I see you here every

single day.

Mm-hmm.

That's because I take an interest in my child's education and make sure that

they're safe all the time. Oh, please.

Be that as it may, I will not tolerate violence in my school. My policy is

very, very clear. I have no choice.

Anya and Oliver will both be suspended unless... Come on, Joanie.

Okay. First of all, my name is Joan.

And secondly, in this office, it really does need to be Principal Hosen.

Principal Hosen?

Unless what?

Well, this is the first time either student has been in trouble, and I am

aware that being single parents is no easy task.

But you two, you both need to have some healthier involvement in your children's

schooling. Great. What does that mean? A donation?

Not a donation?

No, not a donation.

Anya and Oliver share one mutual extracurricular, and I want you two to

see to its success.

The two of you are going to work together to help produce Romeo and

Juliet.

Wait, what? No, Oliver is an academic. He's captain of the basketball team.

He's not in a play.

Oh. Oh.

It's very surprising. Not in a play.

Ooh, ah, surprise!

He was cast as Romeo last month.

Something you should know.

Yes, Mr.

Rosden.

Okay, you said work together?

I did indeed.

I'm on the PTA.

I am aware.

I'm a room parent.

Yes, you are. I'm even in the cafeteria.

Every day while I'm having my lunch. I can take care of Anya and do this whole

show by myself.

Yeah, actually, that's a great idea. I'm all for that. Go, Eric. No, no. Hey,

come on. I'm running the show here. Absolutely not. You will work together

on this and this alone, which means, oh, no PTA for Mr. Eric, or both

children are suspended.

End of discussion.

I've hit the pair. End of discussion.

Fine.

Fine. Fine. Good.

Fantastic news. Hard done and more.

I'd like to say a little something, given that I am the creative visionary

here. This is Mr. Lane, our dramatics teacher.

I don't want my show trifled with by amateurs.

But a certain someone said that if I don't agree, I'm going to

lose my parking spot for my Vespa.

So you will work to my specifications.

That's a little much, Leslie.

Detailed sketches of the sets, props, and costumes for my

steampunk hip-hop reimagining Romeo and Juliet 3000.

It will be perfect for opening night.

You only ever get one.

Unless we take this show on the road.

No, no.

My humble request denied.

Good luck.

You're going to need it.

This is going to be fun.

No. Did you not just see him? This is not going to be fun at all.

It is a punishment.

Also, I am a big, big fan.

I've been since the beginning of your career.

Mm-hmm. Okay, you may go.

Go. We're done.

I said I was sorry. Oliver Alvarez.

I just don't understand.

You never mentioned any tension with this Anya girl. It doesn't matter.

There's no tension.

Oh, right. I forgot. You always get into fights with completely random people.

Let alone some little girl?

She's not that little.

Oliver Paul.

Hey.

Don't box me out.

If something is wrong, talk to me. Mom, Principal Hosen already gave us a stern

talking to.

We're fine.

Everything's taken care of.

No, not everything.

You didn't talk to me, and then you got in a fight.

Now I have to take time out from prepping for my show, which puts a roof

over your head, by the way, during the busiest time of the entire season, so

that I can help out with some...

robot romance rap musical that you didn't even tell me about, all so you

don't get suspended.

Great instant replay, Alvarez.

So?

So? So my handsome boy is Romeo.

The ultimate romantic.

Who kills himself, right?

Pretends to.

Well, it better be pretend.

Holly, you never kept a secret like this from me, buddy.

Yes.

Forget about it, okay?

Oliver, I am proud of everything you succeed at. You should have told me.

Yeah, because independence leads to success, right?

Oliver. Take care of yourself, and nobody can take that away from you. Hey.

I want to go do homework.

Oliver.

Becks?

Hope you're sitting down.

I got some updates for you.

Huh.

This time cookies.

Best neighbor ever.

I gotcha.

I just don't get it.

You know, I'm the driving force behind the craft fair.

I did all the picket signs when Anya's class was doing the suffragettes.

I just really think that I can do this on my own.

No, Eric.

You are one stubborn man.

No, I am one caring father.

Ah, potato, tomato.

Maurice, Anya still needs me. She's 13.

She needs you to give her money and leave her alone.

Trust me. One wife, three daughters.

I learned my place pretty quick.

All you got to do now is... Make sure she makes the right choices.

I was going to say support her choices.

But whatever works. I do support her by being there all the time. But now the

principal's relegated me to this one simple thing.

It's like she finds me annoying or something.

I can't imagine why.

I'm going to have to do this with the other kid's mom.

who I can already tell isn't going to be easy to work with.

She's stubborn too?

Yes.

She pretty?

I mean, yes.

She's single?

Maurice, I know Piper's type.

She's not going to care about this the way that I do. She's just going to

complain and get in the way.

Well, I wouldn't want to get in the way of you talking about me.

Anya, let us in.

We were just... I was... Trying to see if your foot can fit in your mouth?

I get it.

Why don't we get to whatever it is we're doing, shall we? Sooner we're done,

sooner I can get back to work, and you can get back to saying such nice things

about me.

I'll leave you to it. Play nice.

Thanks, Maurice.

I, uh...

I have a little bit more wood I just gotta get from beside the house.

Yeah.

If you've got other things to do, you can go.

No, it's fine, it's fine. We can knock this out in, what, an hour or two, come

back tomorrow, paint it, done?

I wish.

Dad!

Uh, we don't have to build stuff, right?

Uh, we're not the ones in detention.

I mean, I can help build stuff, but Mr. Fridman gave out some homework that's

due in a couple of days, and I don't know, I should probably get to that

because... I'm going to go watch Ghazi stream. She's going live soon, so... You

watch Ghazi, the streamer?

I've watched your gameplay a couple times. It's crazy.

We're going to go do homework.

You guys should stay out here at opposite ends of the yard where we can

see you.

It's homework, Eric. They're going to play nice.

Please play nice.

Shall we get started?

So, have you ever made a set or worked with power tools?

I mean, it's okay if you haven't. I can teach you.

Or it would just be faster if I did it.

Thank you, Eric. That is so helpful.

What a gentleman.

But when we get a few steps down the line, you're going to have to replace

the pad on your belt sander.

Bracelet's a bit warm.

My dad had a wood shop growing up.

Pretty much built every piece of furniture in our house.

Got a couple things.

Not afraid to get messy.

Tough guy.

Okay.

Okay, I see.

Well, I happen to work in carpentry right out of high school, so...

I also picked up a few things. Of course you did.

So, why don't we get started with... Oh, swords.

There, done.

I can take care of that. I can take care of that.

If you just want to pass me the tools, I can do that.

Sure, yeah, of course.

Just pass me that pencil.

Thanks.

You know, you can sand the swords after I finish cutting them out. Sort of like

a I wash you dry situation.

Sorry. I wasn't listening. I was too busy starting the work.

I mean, someone's got to.

That's actually pretty... It's pretty... Amazing?

The best?

Yeah. Sorry if I'm getting in the way.

We'll see about that.

Okay.

Whoever's is better, because they've been involved in their kids' schooling

and theatrical experience, takes charge.

What do you say?

You're on.

I'm going to be the most involved parent there ever was.

Oh, I've already got that trophy. I bet you do.

Showtime, Ernie.

And it's Eric.

By the way. I know.

With a K.

Hmm.

Easy over there.

I got it, Captain.

Keep up.

Yes, Captain. Are our parents fighting?

That's great. Okay, Captain, safety.

And to think the principal gave him a talking to.

My mom's pretty competitive, and it looks like your dad is, too. As long as

he's leaving me alone instead of forcing me to live inside bubble wrap, I'm good.

It's a pretty good distraction, actually.

Mom's not demanding I finish homework three years before it's due.

You know, if we keep them distracted with each other, we're free to do

whatever we want.

I might even read a graphic novel.

I might run with scissors.

Please don't do that.

No promises.

The stream starts in a sec. Let's go.

All right.

This is gonna be good.

Anya!

Gotcha, Romeo.

No, no, you can have two nosebleed tickets with 10% off. I don't just give

courtside tickets away.

What do I think, I'm running a charity here? Get a grip of yourself.

Come in.

Okay, okay, Mom, I gotta go.

I'll see you at home.

Christopher, my favorite guy on charge of payroll.

Ooh, a zinger from Alvarez. She shoots.

She scores.

It's not snowing outside.

Hmm? Oh.

Yeah, sawdust. I was helping build, um... You know what? Doesn't matter.

What's up? Bex said you wanted me to stop by before setting up for the show.

Yes. Glad you came by. Now, you know you're doing a great job.

Your numbers are up. You're huge on socials. The fans are obsessed with you.

I'm obsessed with you. I tell people all the time that Alvarez is amazing.

The best.

She can do no wrong.

Thank you, thank you.

But I want to talk about what you did wrong.

I couldn't help notice on the last show your little slip-up as we went live.

i know i'm uh i'm sorry uh my son's school called and yeah it doesn't matter

no it does not one of those pesky kids always getting in the way you don't have

kids do you and i thank my lucky stars every day so do i you want to know

what's important my next point gareth oh he's gareth gareth gareth

he's crushing it and he just had a little engagement so sad and now

He's retiring.

What?

Gareth's retiring?

I know, I know. Shh, we got to keep it under wraps. They're going to have a

huge press conference after his last game. But this puts a lot of pressure on

me. I got to come up with this huge presentation with the highlight reels

and photos.

It's a huge task, and I've got so much on my plate already. God.

Wow, it's almost like you want someone else to take on this massive last-minute

responsibility.

You'd do that, Alvarez?

You're so good. You're so good.

I would. I would. I want to. I just have a lot going on outside work right now,

so... I got an update for you.

I've been hearing some whispers through the grapevine.

Guess who wants to start their own sports panel show?

Who? Michael Jordan.

Kidding. Shaq. It's a new show. He's looking for people.

Shaq?

Yes. And with the people in the NBA already loving what you do, they could

certainly help you build something big.

Seven-figure big.

Maybe out in California.

If, uh, you do well with this presentation.

I will.

I will. As long as you stay focused.

You know I will.

Good one, Alvarez.

Crushing it.

This is awful.

This is awful.

I think the guests are getting better brushes than you.

So, well, my boyfriend won.

Bex, I'm going to need your help.

My cousin makes fake IDs and I can pretty easily sneak us into Quebec.

No, no, no. I may have voluntarily taken on, I'd say, a ton of work, but I have

to help out with a show for Oliver.

And for Macho Man Eric... Oh, he sounds dreamy.

Snap out of it. Will you help me?

With anything.

Ugh. I always count on you in scary situations.

Love is always worth the risk. Facts!

Sorry.

There. Done.

Only eight splinters.

Next job.

Eric. Ah, yeah, sorry. Trying to see what's next on the list.

What are you doing? Do not set up a screen.

I'm just in the middle of something right now.

But, you know, I have to admit, your swords are really good. You should just

make more swords.

More swords?

I already made six. We only need three. You insisted on backups. Look, I don't

know theater, but I don't think we need two backup swords for every sword.

You can never have enough.

Let me guess.

You were an only child.

Yeah. How'd you know?

Mm-hmm.

Look, this needs to be right. It's for Anya. So I'm going to take care of it.

Okay. Your daughter might be Juliet, but my son is Romeo, and his name comes

first on the poster.

Look, I'm around strong-headed men every day of my life.

Here is the play.

I am going to help. You are going to get over yourself.

Simple enough?

You know, you're forward.

I'll give you that.

Thank you.

But I just think that maybe if this... You won't believe it.

Dangerous. Look, I did it, Dad.

What's this?

I had to make a comparative scale model of all the planets compared to the sun.

Good, right?

What's the sparkly one?

That is where the Kardashians live.

And how did you make it?

I cut a box with a box cutter and then stuck everything inside with hot glue.

It's not a lie, you know.

The glue gets super hot.

Vanya, this is a first degree.

This burn could have been a lot worse.

And if this had gone up, it would have been a class A fire. The whole house

could have gone up. You can't do this when I'm not... Exhale.

I'm fine.

But I am late, so... Bye.

Bye.

I mean, she seems fine doing stuff by herself.

Let's just divide and conquer.

Faster I get this done.

Faster you can get back to keeping an eye on her.

Faster I can get back to what might be the most important assignment of my

career.

Ernie, um, Eric.

I can help you get your life back quickly if you help me get back to my

work. Deal?

Deal.

Rock on.

It's true, I'd have never guessed I'd be here with you like this.

I've been doing fine all by myself.

But you seem like good company.

And if you're thinking the same of me, I bet we could make something good to call

our own.

If we build it together, I know we can't fail.

You with the hammer and me with the nails, we can make it together.

Just you and me.

There's no other place that I want to be.

There's no other place that I want to see. I just want to be with you.

And we were only one three-pointer behind, but our goal got kicked in the

Nuggets tonight, and we are headed to a game five.

I think we can agree they need to pull out all the tricks if we're going to win

this next game.

Sometimes with a whisper, sometimes a shout. I've had my ups and downs, fair

share of smiles and frowns. But life's getting better now that you're around.

If we build it together, I know we can't fail.

You with a hammer and me with a nail. Hey.

Just you and me.

Wow, it's beautiful.

So is the work you're doing.

I think it's going well.

Do you think it's going well?

I hope it's going well.

Look, my dad hasn't been hovering over my shoulder for a week.

Everything seems good to me.

That looks very unhealthy.

Okay, look.

Here.

Give me a dribble.

Thank you.

Okay, what'd you think?

It's so sweet.

I love it.

And sugar on sugar on sugar.

What's not to like?

So, should we, I don't know, rehearse our lines?

That seems a lot like homework to me.

Yeah, but this is actually fun.

Plus, you'll be doing it without Mr. Lane's supervision.

Okay, good point.

I'm in.

Scripts.

All right, the fountains I made expertly. At the theater, check.

The staircase you did very well. Very well, thank you. Check.

And I think that's it.

Great. Well, we are on track for me to keeping the best.

What was that?

Donuts, anyone?

Reese, thank you.

Look at all this work.

You dynamic duel of delinquents.

Might I say, this is very good.

Thank you.

He means me.

What?

Love is smoke, made with the fume of sighs.

You don't know that quote?

Why would you? It's only from the most famous play of all time.

The Bard's Renowned Romance?

Romeo and Juliet.

I thought you'd know it by now.

Told you I'd do better.

Maurice agrees.

What? He was talking about me. He was talking about me.

Okay. I see how this is.

I see your sets, and I raise you.

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executed incredible play after incredible play.

And speaking of incredible plays, East Adler Middle School's production, Romeo

and Juliet 3000, opens in just two weeks.

Going to see that show is one heck of a slam dunk.

I'm Piper Alvarez.

Good night.

Definitely beat Eric now, but did my boyfriend know you were gonna do that?

He did not.

Ooh, and he is not gonna love that.

But you did beat Eric.

Worth the risk, huh?

Absolutely.

All right, all

right. I'll admit, that was a good play. Okay, first off, obviously.

A captive audience of a few hundred thousand.

And secondly, thank you. Oh, I mean, it's not the way I would have said it,

but still, good.

Okay, so how far do we need to extend the balcony?

About a foot and a half, if it's going to match with everything else on stage.

Right, geez. Mr. Lane has a vision, but no precision.

Should we head back, start fixing?

Yeah. Touch your head.

Oh, oh, oh. Come on, come on.

Gross, just being flirty.

Okay, okay, let's go again.

Hurry up, then. Fine.

You're gonna do great.

If I touch your hand, but you think it's dirty, I'm not gross.

Just being flirty. At the risk of seeming hasty, I'll give you a kiss, m

'lady. I don't get this at all.

This is really different than the Shakespeare I read in school.

It's a reimagining.

Woof.

Man, you gotta move while you talk.

You gotta step towards me and then move back.

Okay, I'm trying. It's just, I'm used to being on a court, not a stage.

Maybe I shouldn't have even gone to tryouts.

It's auditions.

You know, actually, it's fine.

It's fine.

Just go again.

Touch your hand, but you think it's dirty.

Not gross, just... He's struggling. I want to help him, but I'm not a drama

teacher. I don't know this stuff.

You didn't know about building sets either.

But hey, you're here and you're doing it.

And you're not awful.

Thanks. Do it again.

If I touch your hand but you think it's dirty, I think it's... Shakespeare isn't

that different than basketball.

Are you about to break into emotional but stilted musical number two?

Okay, okay.

Hear me out.

Actors need to leave their whole self on the stage, right?

And the players have to leave it all on the court?

Exactly.

There's passion and there's sweat and tears and a hungry crowd.

It's just a different play.

Oliver.

Mom? Honey, you, you're doing great.

Mom, please stop.

Just focus.

What makes Gareth a great player?

Gets the ball in the hoop.

Yeah, okay. Well, does he just shoot from anywhere and score?

No. You're right.

So, what does he do? Break it down for me, little steps.

Okay, um, he has to dribble while avoiding getting a foul, and he's

looking out for his teammates.

Oh, seems like a lot, huh?

Yes, but he practices all the time, so it's automatic.

Yes, so, Anya is your teammate, and the words are the ball.

In order to get it in the basket, all you have to do is... Trust my teammate

and take it one step at a time.

Exactly, and then you are guaranteed to make the shot.

Uh... Actually, I hate basketball, so... Anya!

It's okay.

Anya, the basket is the hoop thingy. Ten feet in the air. Oh.

I

still

have no idea what's going on, but I think Oliver understood.

I think it worked.

If I touch your hand, but you think it's dirty, I'm not gross, just being flirty.

At the risk of seeming hasty, I'll give you a kiss, m'lady, m'lady. Yo, taking

my hand turns up the heat while still playing coy, acting so sweet. I'm in for

reals. I want a bag of winter, not just a dance with a sweet white sinner.

That's as far as we've reversed.

Can we go now?

Ollie, that was amazing!

You played through. You crushed it!

Come here.

Thanks, Mom.

Bravo! So good.

It was awesome.

Okay, bye.

I've never done that. We've never worked like that before.

Paid off?

Yeah, I guess it did.

Excuse me!

Excuse me. What are you two doing on my stage?

Research.

Rehearsals don't start for 40 minutes.

Yeah, we were just dropping the kids off, so we thought we'd map out the

sets.

Marvelous. Just keep working exactly to my specifications.

We're getting a lot of professional attention about the show.

I tweeted about it to Lin-Manuel Miranda, and his agents got back to me

and said, please stop.

Um, who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Get out of my theater.

Yeah, okay, we gotta go. Paying some sets anyways, so we'll just... Go!

Two minutes, everybody. Where's Piper Alvarez?

She'll be here. Any second now.

It's Piper Alvarez. Fire away.

Piper! Sweet Piper.

Where the heck are you?

I'm getting more nervous than when I went on a date to a KISS concert. I got

pulled up on stage, but I never heard KISS before.

I started singing Sweet Home Alabama, and I was taken out by security. I am

here. I am here.

Ready to go.

Where have you been? I was just sending you a message.

Can you tell I'm sweaty?

I was wearing this leather robot face mask, and I got these cogs glued to my

pants. And you know what?

I am here. I am ready to roll. Please tell me you prepared my copy.

Copy's done for your show. Gold are going to game seven. Yeah. So exciting.

But you're going to need Gareth's presentation like ASAP.

Yeah, yeah. I'm good. I got this. I'm always good with this stuff. You know.

You've still got to put together the highlight reel, the interview clips, and

prepare a moving and heartfelt speech.

That'll take like two seconds.

Besides, Eric and I are working together to get this whole thing finished.

You're not having fun, are you? Oh, please.

This is where my focus is.

Uh-huh.

You know, I never would have thought to use lime electrolytes for the poison.

Yeah, there's a lot of that at the studio.

And I interview players.

Piper.

That's not your tea.

Yeah, I know. I just was getting a closer look.

What?

What are you doing here? You can paint some poison.

This is the fake one.

I think.

Is that the fake one that she drinks?

There's so much poison.

Why is there so much poison in the shop?

You seem distracted.

Me? No.

I got this.

Right, right, right. And how's work?

It's busy. It's great.

It's very busy.

I imagine it would be with the gold in the finals.

What? Yeah, I said that.

You like basketball?

Yeah, of course.

You never said anything.

I haven't really had a chance. You know, I've been focused on my own things.

Much like Gareth when he's got a court full of teammates, but he's dead set on

making that goal.

Yes, exactly. I've been saying that.

Wait, what?

What? You're the one that keeps pointing that out.

You know, the superstar is a superstar for a reason.

You just quoted me to me. What is happening?

You're Piper Alvarez.

I never miss in the hoop.

Well, you never said anything.

It wouldn't have mattered if you were Gareth himself.

Our kids were fighting.

Yeah, it's true.

It's all that mattered.

But, yeah, I love basketball.

You know, Lydia and I met at a game when we were 17.

She was a cheerleader. I was a point guard.

You never turned pro.

Let's just put it this way.

Principal Hosen probably has a better jump shot than I do.

I became a firefighter. Oh?

Look, I'm used to putting out fires, so why don't you tell me what's going on?

Oh.

Okay, well...

Our deal was we finish the show quickly so that I can work on this massive

presentation, but the show is taking so long, which is fine. It's just...

There's just so much, and there's a lot riding on both, so... So why don't you

let me help you?

No, no, no, I'm good. My assistant gathered a bunch of materials. I just

need to comb through them and assemble it and then write the copy, and, you

know, it doesn't matter. I will handle it. I handle everything.

I don't need your help.

I offered. I didn't ask.

Yeah, I know.

I offered. I can't.

It's okay to let people help you for a change.

I mean, come on, look at you. You were at the point where you were almost

drinking paint water.

Okay, I appreciate the offer, I do, but I just need to just... Mom, you've got

to let Eric help. He pretty much did every single one of Anya's assignments,

and she got all As.

I was more of a guide, really.

Were you two eavesdropping on our conversation?

I'm still relying. At least they're getting along.

Look, I won't even tell you what to do. You can boss me around.

Oh, I do like the sounds of that.

Okay, fine.

Fine.

Tell me when you are free to listen to me tell you what to do.

Why don't you just come to the gym, and we can sort through everything there.

The gym? I thought you were a firefighter.

I was, but now I'm a PT.

You know, I help train people who need to be in fighting shape at any given

moment.

firefighters, police officers, female basketball announcers.

Risky business.

Right. Thank you, Eric.

All right, then.

All right, Anya, let's go.

See you later.

Uh, hello?

Hate to interrupt, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

When you said you're a personal trainer, I didn't realize it was that personal.

And how long were you standing there watching me? Okay, do you mind if we get

to work, Dwayne Johnson?

Of course.

Unless you have any other names stashed away?

Oh, I mean, I don't want to stop your dancing, Magic Mike.

You want to step in the ring, Rocky? Huh? Huh? Huh? Okay.

Let's go before you hurt yourself.

Oh, serve it up, Serena!

Woo!

This is looking good.

What do you got?

Okay, so we go from his influence on the future of the game to his charity work.

And then you can talk about how you respect him as a person and a player.

Exactly, yeah. We love him. We miss him.

Great. Oh, and don't forget his lucky underwear.

His what now?

His lucky underwear.

When he got started, his mom bought him clean underwear.

So before every game, he gets a new pair.

He's probably got about a million pairs.

What article was that in? No, it was a few years ago after a game. A reporter

was asking him about luck, and Anya just thought it was the funniest thing.

Well, I'll have to double-check, but that would be perfect to go after the

bit about his faith.

I hated being an annoyance and asking for help, but thank you so much, Eric.

Anytime.

And you're an annoyance regardless, so no harm done.

Touché.

Jillian, hi.

Mark, buddy, uh, you're early.

I'm here for my 730.

Oh, um, me too.

Oh, wait, what?

You double booked us.

Unless this is some accidental on-purpose surprise matchup.

I'm married, happily.

We've been working on this show for Anya, and I guess I got distracted.

Can we reschedule or something?

Hey, I'm already here if you want me to help. No, no, it's okay, I got it. Hold

up.

In the hoop?

You're Piper?

Yeah.

You know what?

I can run two programs at the same time. It's fine.

Mommy. You sure?

Yeah, yeah, I'm certain.

Mr. Rosen.

Mr. Lane, don't you look shiny.

You assured me that my personal training would be kept personal.

And now what?

Am I a part of some ensemble piece?

This is worse than cats.

I love that musical.

Okay, um, please stay. Oh, yeah, I'm not gonna miss this.

Okay. Here we go, guys.

That's it, Mark. Jillian, push, push, push. Come on, here we go.

Here we go.

Come on, Mr. Lee. Two, two.

You got this, man.

Where am I?

Here we go, Mark. Here we go. That's 200.

That's 250.

One. That's it. Go.

11. Very graceful.

And a half.

Oh.

Feel the burn. Feel the burn.

Yes. You did it.

Well, that was fun.

Thanks, Piper. Nice work.

You're welcome.

I have not been so happy to be this sore in years.

I'm going to have a six-pack by opening night.

I'm going to tell you what Patti LaPone told me at her 60th birthday party.

I find you invasive.

And very annoying.

But I happen to think that you two work very well together.

Thank you. I think. Just keep building exactly what I've told you. Now it's

time for me to exit.

Proceed by bear?

I wish.

Toodles.

You haven't had this much energy in a long time.

Piper, you got to stick around.

Oh, I mean... No, no, we're just helping each other out. Yeah, exactly.

Sure.

In the hoop.

In the hoop.

Seriously, though, thank you.

Thank you?

I wasn't expecting that, but it's appreciated.

Well, I didn't expect you to know so much about basketball.

Well, I didn't expect you to... We don't have to keep doing this.

Right.

Thanks. Yeah.

Okay.

Oh, I'm sorry. No, it's... Well, thank you, Eric. I will see

you tomorrow.

Good night, Eric.

Yeah.

Cinnamon buns?

Maurice. Eric, Eric, Eric.

What do I owe the pleasure?

Yeah, yeah.

When are you going to make a move with that sportswoman?

Excuse me?

No, no, no. She's nice, but... Listen to me.

I've been around the block a few dozen times.

Whenever she's here, you're laughing.

You're working together.

For the play.

And what?

You're just going to let that be curtains?

For a man who believes in love so much, you need to believe in yourself.

It's been nine years.

It's only been you.

I know, Maurice.

Thank you.

I'm not trying to stick my nose in.

That's rare.

It's so good to see you happy again.

And I know Lydia would want you to be happy too.

Trust me.

I was married six times.

Six times?

But they kept dropping like flies.

But here I am, still finding love in new places.

I got a few on the hook down at the garden center. Something about all that

pollen makes them feisty.

Okay. Breaking hearts and breaking hips.

You take care of everyone else.

It's time to take care of yourself.

Now give me a cinnamon bun.

Thanks.

Betty made these for me.

Oh, tell Betty I say thank you.

Oh, I will.

Oh, too much denim.

Oh, that is way too big.

That's a foul.

I can't wait to rip this apart and...

Harvest it for parts. This is... I really hope no one ever takes that out

of context.

Oh my goodness.

I know, right? Because it would be easy. I've seen so many documentaries.

No, no, no.

I used to have a dress like this when I was a kid. I wore it to my senior prom.

They say time heals all wounds, but I don't think I'll ever get over the

sleeves and the throw-up on my shoes.

Oh my gosh. It wasn't mine.

To this day, I still can't eat carrots.

That's a lot.

That's exactly what I said.

What were you like as a kid?

Good, I guess.

You guess?

There's more to you than good, I guess.

Well, that is pretty much it.

Okay, pretend it's your retirement coverage.

What would you say then?

Come on. No, you come on.

Okay, I... I didn't really have a lot growing up.

and didn't really focus in school.

Guys over grades.

Grade school mom.

I was obsessed with sports.

My mom loved baseball, but my dad and I were die-hard basketball fans.

Ooh, catch.

Oh.

My gym teacher would always say, Alvarez, you're too short to play and

you got too much to say.

Too much?

No, I think it's perfect.

Agreed.

Ooh, look at all this.

Too much to say, huh?

Me? I don't believe it. All right.

So naturally, broadcasting was my best bet.

Hmm. Hmm.

I, uh, I went to college, met Tony, Oliver's dad.

Uh, we fell in love fast, got pregnant equally fast, and he, uh,

he... He.

He thought Oliver and I were both too loud.

He fell in love with someone else and...

And he left us pretty much right away. So I was forced to be super mom.

But it's a good thing he left because he was a volleyball guy.

Well, he sounds really stupid.

Yeah.

He was stupid.

So that is me.

And these, ooh, these are a really good option for classes.

Maybe for Mr. Lane?

Or these, perhaps?

Oh, they're a little small.

Yeah? Yeah. You think so?

I

don't

think you talk too much.

I think you're strong and caring.

And you only want the best.

You're a great mother, Piper.

Oliver's lucky to have you in his life.

That's really nice of you to say.

But this dress.

This dress is ugly as all ghetto.

Yes, it is.

Oh, wait, wait. Here.

Hold this.

Okay. Hold it.

Okay.

What are you doing?

I think I know a way to improve your prom night.

Okay, it's a little late for that, I think. Come here. Stand up.

Suspect? All right, all right.

Mm-hmm. What do you think?

Well, I think you look stupid.

Oh, thank you so much.

Actually, I think we both look stupid.

It's nice, though, isn't it? Not to look stupid solo?

I mean, ideally, neither of us would look stupid, but...

Yeah, it is, uh, it's nice having you here.

Yeah.

Piper, um... Life is hard

when you do it by yourself.

No one wants to do it alone.

I think I do a pretty good job supporting all of them myself, all by

myself, actually.

No, no, I'm not saying that. I know you do.

Okay. What I'm saying is maybe there's room to share it with someone.

Eric, I, um, this isn't, um... I

actually, I have to get this. This is important.

my work is important of course um sorry no no no no it's uh it's all good i uh i

just have to you know uh but you got this um yeah just hang on a sec um

what's the thing we're doing tomorrow it's a setting day or set day or

something like that bumping yeah right bump bump in there you go just bumping

in um okay yeah bye bye oh please

tell me you didn't hear any of that Hey.

Was I interrupting you embarrassing yourself in front of your new lover?

Nothing is happening.

Oh, why?

He's cute.

Admit it.

Okay, fine. Maybe he is cute. But you know what else is cute? A puppy. You

should get a puppy.

Bex, what do you need? I'm on my way in.

Christopher asked me to ask you when he can get the final cut of Gareth's

goodbye video.

And if there are any clips from the locker room.

Wait, what? No, he did not ask me that second question.

Give the people what they want, Piper.

I will send you what I have of the presentation.

It's almost done. All of this is almost done.

Home stretch.

Everything can go back to normal.

Mm-hmm.

For sure.

Hey.

This is the spot.

Great. Just keep coming.

Keep coming.

A bit to the left.

My left or your left? Just this way.

Great. And all the props are unloaded, so I'll just... Piper, can we talk?

We're good. There's nothing to talk about.

I think there is. Mom.

Come here, come here, come here. You look great.

Oh my gosh, like a little samurai magician.

You are going to be wonderful.

You always are when you apply yourself.

And I am so proud that you applied yourself to something that makes you

happy. And you don't have to do this alone, OK?

I got you.

Thanks, Mom. I love you. I love you too.

Here I am, Juliet's goddess rapper extraordinaire.

Wow.

Oh, you think that's funny? It's amusing.

Stop. No.

Sorry. Sorry.

You guys are getting along, huh?

I guess.

Oh,

careful. Careful.

I got it.

Let me do this.

I just... I just think you're going to make me really proud.

Like you always do.

Thanks.

Oh, oh, oh, crap.

No, no, it's okay, it's okay. I can fix it. Mom, I got it. It's fine. Ollie, I

know you do, but you don't have to do it alone, okay? I got you.

Five minutes to dress rehearsal.

And just a little reminder about the tap choreography.

It goes... A treble step, a treble step, a maxi fourth, ball change.

And if you get it wrong...

I'm going to lose my mind.

Okay. Wow. Let's gather up. Gather up here.

Let's warm up, okay?

I'm going to go fix this backstage. Let's warm up here. Okay, are we ready?

Are we ready?

Rubber baby buggy bumpers. Rubber baby buggy bumpers. Okay, go.

Rubber baby buggy bumpers. Rubber baby buggy bumpers.

Faster. Rubber baby buggy bumpers. Faster.

Rubber baby buggy bumpers. Faster.

Perfect. You're great. Let's go.

Piper. Just going to fix this.

Okay, don't you want to talk about what happened last night? Eric, we're good.

The show is almost over and our detention will be done and everything

will go back to normal.

Normal?

Okay, well, let me take the hat.

No, I got it. But I can fix it. Eric, seriously, I got it. No, but you've been

doing all the heavy lifting. I told you I can support myself.

Piper. I got it.

Okay.

Fine.

And before the dress rehearsal and tomorrow's show, I want to call

everyone's attention to the sets, costumes, and props built by Oliver's

mom and Anya's dad.

Come on out here, Eric and Piper. Give them a hand.

Take a bow.

Yeah, okay.

All right.

Places, everybody. Places.

Let's go. Top of show.

Let's go.

We open tomorrow.

I don't want things to go back to the way they were before.

Please, I don't want that human nanny cam to plug back in.

We got to come up with something big.

Yeah. Can we zip tie them together or burn the set so they have to build it

again? Whoa, whoa, whoa.

I have an idea, and it's actually legal, so... Aw, you're no fun.

Oliver! Anya! Places!

Yeah. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you earlier.

There's a lot going on right now with work and a new job maybe.

It's okay, Piper.

I agreed to doing all this, helping out, working with you, just so Oliver

wouldn't get suspended.

Well, you achieved your goal, so that's good.

No, what I mean is I wasn't expecting... I get it.

Loud and clear.

It's okay. You don't have to explain anything.

No, Eric, I... I'll get Oliver. No, wait, I'm... No, I... I'm not done. What

I meant is that I... Anya!

Oliver!

What are they up to, those sneaky little...

Huh. Oh.

Not exactly how I left this open flames with no one attending to it It

could spread to the couch and then to the house and then the electrical in it

Sorry, I will get this cleaned up Well, I mean it would be

rude to waste wine Just one glass Well

Anya are you okay?

What's going on?

We're fine. Just cooking.

Um... I'm not even using a

knife.

Purdue chicken breasts.

We thought you'd like it if we could have dinner together.

You don't have to stay.

I mean, as long as it's quick.

If chicken can be this easy, we should have it more often.

As long as you're at home meeting with me, yeah. Yeah.

Oh, do you guys say grace or something?

Yeah, yeah.

Grace.

Mm.

Now this is good.

It is, it is. You know, it makes it easy to work.

Dive back in here for dinner with Anya.

It's high quality. It's healthy.

And everyone's... Taken care of?

Exactly. Well, for once, we're actually on the same page.

Thank you for indulging me about moving the cams. I just feel better having them

close by.

I mean, safety first.

Thank you.

I noticed a photo of Anya's mother in there.

She's beautiful.

She was.

Actually, she was more than that.

She was amazing.

She became a partner in a law firm right out of school. She was smart, and I mean

really smart.

You would think that would make her tough, but she was caring.

She had this amazing way of making people feel relaxed and at home.

I used to be... So tightly wound.

Used to be.

Funny.

Thank you.

What happened?

Is it okay that I ask that?

I'm sorry, actually, you don't have to answer that. No, no, it's fine.

It's fine.

She found a lump in her breast.

And we tried.

We tried everything we could to fix it.

I never thought I would buy sound bowls or crystals, but when someone you love

is sick, you'll do anything.

Yeah.

Unfortunately, by the time she found it, it was too late.

I'm so sorry, Eric.

It's okay.

I mean, you didn't do anything.

I know. It just... It sucks.

Yeah.

It sucks.

You said I'm a good parent, but... Nine years, just you and Anya? I mean, that

is amazing.

Single dads do not get the credit they deserve.

Well, it's my job to protect her.

That's why I hung up the fire hose. It wasn't worth the risk, you know?

Some things aren't worth the risk.

I've been thinking recently, though, that there are some risks that people

have to take.

If they have any chance of growing.

You really think that?

I might be starting to.

Anya, stop cheating.

I'm not cheating. I'm just better.

I do this every time.

It's a nice night out.

Yeah. Yeah.

You know, I... I think I've been a little demanding with Oliver.

How so?

He's the best kid, and all I want is for him to be successful.

I think I just forgot for a little while that happiness is a very important part

of being a success.

Well, you seem to have found a good balance.

I don't know about that.

It's scary letting your kid do what they want.

I've been trying to keep Anya from getting hurt, which is normal.

She's done this play.

She does her homework. She's found friends all without me.

Ouch. Yeah, ouch is right.

Lydia always said it was bound to happen.

Smart woman.

She was.

Maybe it is time for me to put the bubble wrap away.

For now.

Oh, we can also cut ourselves some slack.

We don't have easy jobs.

We don't have easy kids.

Cheers to that. Cheers to that.

I haven't seen anyone in a really long time.

It's okay to try again.

Uh, Bex, you have the worst habit.

Uh, Christopher.

Oh, snap.

I, um, I have to go.

I'm so sorry.

Oliver,

we got to go.

Bye.

Can you believe it? After a roller coaster of a series, our goals are

headed to game seven.

I said it before. It is true now more than ever. What matters most is

supporting who we have at home.

Supporting who we have at home, the Denver Gold.

See you tomorrow.

Another great show. Amazing. You know, I love you. You are perfect.

But, Alvarez.

Oh, there he is. Someone call security.

My office.

9 a.m.

Can't wait.

Everything good?

It always is.

Except it is not right now.

You've been repeatedly distracted, and you're using your platform to advertise

your toddler's recital. You almost missed the show last week. I know. I am

sorry. It is all done now anyway.

Nothing to worry about.

I knew I could trust you.

Now go finish Garrett's retirement reel. We're airing it tomorrow night.

Wait, what?

Tomorrow night?

I thought you said it was happening at the end of the series.

He's holding a press conference, no?

Announcing the retirement is gonna drive ratings through the roof.

I need people to see that it's more than just a championship game. It's his last

game. Okay, but my son Oliver... You wanna play with the big boys?

Hire a babysitter.

I can't wait to see you work tomorrow.

You're the best.

Hello, Romeo.

Mom, you got dinner catered? I made dinner. Thank you very much.

All your favorites.

You even made blueberry pancakes?

Mm-hmm. I know. It's been a while, huh?

Years, actually.

Okay, yes. You're right.

But you deserve it.

And I know it's early, but you gotta keep your energy up if you're gonna be

at peak performance levels.

Show's gonna be so good. I'm kind of freaking out, but I think that's a good

thing. Well, you're Mr. Lane's MVP, you know.

Okay.

And speaking of valuable player...

Great segue, Piper. Um, I might be getting a promotion at work.

I might be getting a new show with Shaq. What?

And if that happens, it might mean possibly relocating.

Relocating? Moving?

But we can't. What about here?

What about Eric and Anya? She's my first really good friend. Mom! I know, I know,

honey, but you know what?

This is really important, and it'll be great for us. And I promise, we will be

okay.

Can we just talk about this some other time? I just want to do the show.

Come on, we gotta go to the theater.

If we're late, Mr. Lane will start yelling, and when he yells, every dog

within a five-mile radius starts barking like crazy, so... Let's go. I'll leave.

Mom, come on. Eric will be here any minute. Let's go. Honey.

I can't go with you.

What? Of course you're going to be there.

You've actually been there for me this entire time.

Remember the presentation I've been working on? The big one?

Christopher moved it tonight. I have to go to work.

Yeah, because that's what's really important.

Hey, it is important.

It's my job.

I'm your son.

I thought for this one night it would be okay. That I would be more important

than your work. I have been working on your show for the past month.

No, you've been working to get out of detention, okay? I've heard you.

Oliver, Oliver, stop.

You don't want to know why me and Anya got into a fight in the first place.

She said that even though I still have a mom, she didn't want to spend time with

me.

Oliver, that's horrible.

That is not okay, and it's not true.

No, she apologized.

Really, we're good.

Maybe she was right.

She was not right. Oliver, you need to stop and listen to me right now.

Hey, kiddo, you ready to hit the stage?

Eric, I, um... Nope, nope.

I've got black coffee in the car waiting for you. Listen, we need to talk, okay?

But if you got some of that garlic bread kicking around, I'd be in for that.

Eric, I... I'm not coming.

What do you mean?

Why? Will you please just take Oliver?

I know he's gonna be amazing.

I can't believe you.

After everything that we've been through, the work that we put into this,

you said this was important.

Yeah, it is. Of course, it is.

But I am not a villain here. I am a working single mother that is trying to

provide for my family. Whoa, whoa, whoa. I didn't say that you were a villain. I

am trying to do what I think is best, and apparently that isn't good enough.

For you, for my boss, for Oliver, for anybody.

Okay, well, maybe what's best is if you take... Okay, Erica.

I like you, but right now I really don't want to hear what you think is best.

Why don't you ask Anya why they got in a fight?

Smothering doesn't work either.

That's below the belt.

Luckily, after tonight, we're done.

The job is done.

I understand what you have to do, but I hope you understand what you're missing.

Darn it.

Uncle, come on.

You're so little.

It's been a pretty solid season for the gold. Who do you think is going to take

the title? Caller one.

Okay,

well, we know where they stand.

Line two, go ahead.

This is such an important part of Denver City.

Call backs.

Please tell me your room was here.

Yeah, I'm just about to leave. I just had to talk to Oliver.

It did not go well, but I'm okay.

And I'm coming. I'll call Christopher, let him know, so he doesn't get upset

with me. That's the last thing I need.

You're brave.

Oh, but I just saw him. Hang on.

No, no, no. It's easy. You just dangle a promotion in front of someone and

they'll do whatever you want.

It's not like you actually have to follow through. It's a solid management

technique.

As in, I managed to get Alvarez to do my entire Gareth Bye Bye presentation.

Yeah. Trust me, there's no bright future.

Unless you're talking about my bonus.

Well, here's trouble.

Piper.

Bucky. What?

It's Betts.

Alvarez.

I don't know what you think you heard, but I was obviously kidding.

I mean, you know that. You're the best in biz.

Right, of course.

So you do have prospects for me.

Of course.

There were many people in California asking about you.

Name them. Well, there's, uh... No, I mean, confidentiality and all, I, uh...

I can't believe.

I gotta go.

Alvarez?

Alvarez!

Alvarez!

She's not gonna answer.

Who are you supporting tonight?

Come on. The answer is obvious.

It's what the sports lady always says.

You mean Piper Alvarez?

Yeah, I love her.

What matters most is supporting who we have at home.

Supporting who we have at home.

It's Piper Alvarez. Fire away.

Alvarez, please.

You know I was kidding. Just call me back.

Makeup girl.

And brilliant assistant.

Listen, we need an announcer.

And you know the plays. And you need to run Garrett's farewell presentation.

You could do that, right? You could do that.

Yeah, of course.

I'm your girl.

Just one quick thing, though.

Well, anything.

My hero.

I've been here for years.

We've spoken a billion times.

What is my name?

It's a hero announcer girl.

No, it's Ben.

Bessie, I know it's Bart. Belinda, Patricia!

Good luck, Christopher.

Get back here, makeup girl!

Plexiglass?

Ladies and gentlemen, kindly put away your cell phones and take your seats.

It's time for Mr. Leslie Lane's Romeo and Juliet 3000.

We're two young, fun, randy teens, but all hang back. Need to rack on seeing.

Your boy stays calm, stays cool, stays low. Where is that hot kid Romeo?

What up, girl?

Hey, dude.

Hey,

dude.

Piper, I didn't think you were coming.

I'm sorry, Eric, for being such a jerk.

Pretty much this whole time, I've been scared.

No, don't worry. I'm sorry for how I reacted.

You need to make the right choice for your family.

For the first time in years, I think I am.

You know, someone once told me it's better to have loved and lost than to

have never loved at all.

I need to take this flow, okay?

Well, you know me.

I go with the flow.

Oh shit.

Like water to the river and stars to the sky.

We were meant to be together, your hand in

mine. It was always you and me.

We had everything we needed. Oh, we'll promise we will

keep.

You said you'd never leave And we'd always be together

But they tried to control you And this life couldn't

hold you Now my poor bro

been a show with so much woe Romeo and Juliet 3000 yo

I loved it.

That's exactly what I was going for.

Are you a theater fan?

As long as it's experimental and there's wine in the lobby.

It's me.

Congratulations, Leslie.

Pardon me. Sorry. Good job. Okay.

Congratulations.

You're my new favorite person.

I'm back.

Leslie.

Jesse's very funny. I'm very funny.

Sometimes you are funny.

No, it's amazing. It's fantastic.

Seriously, you crushed it. If you want to take hip-hop lessons, you can do it.

If you want, if you want, we can do it together.

No, Dad, no.

Yes. With your matching outfits?

Absolutely. Oliver, honey, you were amazing.

Come here.

Oh, I'm so, so, so proud of you.

Thanks, Mom.

I thought you were working.

You know what matters most?

Supporting who I have at home.

That's you, by the way.

But what about your new job?

You inspired me. I think I might really like announcing baseball.

Seems like a home run to me.

Um, Piper, your socials are blowing up. I mean... Piper, thank you for the

retirement video.

Much appreciated.

Yeah, fans, man. Yeah, I sent it to them. It's a wrap.

Well, speaking of a wrap, what do you say we go back to our house and

celebrate? Yeah?

I love this song. Oh my gosh! Me too!

That song!

Well, looks like it is just us gals.

Oh, and this guy.

Your Romeo.

I likey.

My hat.

So.

So.

Are you glad you got detention?

Honestly, Eric, all of this was so far out of my wheelhouse.

I didn't even realize how scared I was.

But I realized that sometimes if you take a big risk, it just might be worth

it.

It's true, I'd have never guessed I'd be here with you like this.

I've been doing fine all by myself.

But you seem like good company.

And if you're thinking the same of me, I bet we could make something good to call

our own.

If we build it together, I know we can't fail.

You with a hammer and me with nails, we can make it together.

Just you and me.

I just want to be with you at the end of the day.

It's true that the best things come along unexpectedly.

Sometimes with a whisper, sometimes a shout. I've had my ups and downs to

share our smiles and frowns. But life's getting better now that you're around.

If we build it together, I know we can't fail.

You with a hammer and me with nails. We can make it together, just you and

me.