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[Olive] Previously on Big Shot…

-[man] ...chair! Throw a chair! -Coach, you're gone.

Are you trying to leave us?

I was, okay? But I'm not now.

Curse of this play has struck again.

We find ourselves in need of a new lead.

I really, really want this.

The role of Beth Macbeth will go to…

-Harper Schapira. -[Harper] Yes!

I tried out for the lead in the play, and I got blindsided by Harper.

I could help you run lines after school.

Mouse, you're the best.

You're a great friend.

Tell her you like her.

-So, it's a personal song? -About you.

If you wanted to be her mother, you should have made that choice when you had her.

Wow.

[ringtone] …stole the ball!

Randy, what's up?

UCSB has an opening for a head coach.

[on phone] They wanna talk to you.

[upbeat rock music playing]

♪ So I tried, thought I'd never make it ♪

♪ But I'm on my way ♪

♪ Been driving down the roads That ain't never been taken ♪

♪ Yeah, I'm on my way ♪

♪ Take it for a walk! ♪

♪ Yeah, baby! ♪

♪ Come on! ♪

[music stops]

Nice touch.

Marvyn, welcome. Arielle, AD here.

-Big, big fan. -Thank you. Thanks, nice to meet you.

And thank you, Randy, for taking the time and making the connection here.

Hey, I know a good fit when I see one.

Yeah. Chef Hamada has made a Marvyn Korn roll in your honor.

[Randy, Arielle chuckle]

A Marvyn Korn roll? I wonder what that is, huh?

-Just the way Kalm Korn likes it. -[Marvyn] Oh, God.

Absolutely brilliant way to rehab your image, by the way.

-[Arielle] Yeah. -Well, yeah. The girls did it, but…

[Arielle] Love that.

They must be thrilled you're getting them to DII.

Yeah, well, we're trying.

Oh, please. You'll make it happen.

That's what he does. Takes lemons, makes lemonade.

And that is exactly what we want you to do here.

Our players have potential, but they need you to take them,

and us, to the next level.

Yeah, it's all about building a winning mentality,

and I know winning.

No question.

So, how do you feel about getting a little jump start?

Maybe meeting some of our key players?

It's just a chemistry experiment.

You know, see how you gel with these college guys.

As opposed to high school girls.

Well, we have no concerns.

Right. The board.

Well, you know how they can be. But just indulge us. It might even be fun.

Okay. Yeah, I'd like to meet a few players.

Great. I'll set it up.

Come on, Marvyn.

Picture yourself out there.

This is where you belong.

[Randy] Everybody loves a good comeback story.

[rhythmic clapping]

[crowd cheers]

[whistle blows]

[buzzer sounds]

[Holly] Get those knees up.

-Come on, girls! Nice, Mouse. -[panting]

Nice. Get your knees up, Olive.

-You heard her, Olive. Get your knees up. -[Holly scoffs]

-[Holly] There you go. -Good. Good, good, good, good.

-Well, that's new. -What?

Piggybacking on my coaching? I like it.

Well, you're finally coaching like I coach.

-You learned from the best. -Oh, that's so clever.

You just complimented yourself by complimenting me.

You're welcome. I have something to tell you later.

-Tell me now. -Nah, it's too big for now.

-No. Come on. You can't do that to me. -I just did.

Bring it in girls. Come on. [claps] Bring it in.

Good. Good, good, good, good.

-Good hustle. I like it. -Well, we got a big game coming up.

Carlsbad is the only thing that stands between us and DII.

And we're going to destroy them.

Sirens on three!

-Not now, Mouse. -But that was good, Mouse. That's good.

All right, I have a small announcement. Actually, it's a big announcement.

As you can see, the Drama Club is using our gym for their play this week.

You mean your girlfriend's using our gym.

[clicks tongue, inhales] Guess we know who wears the pants in this relationship.

Guess we know who's doing five laps right now.

-Go! -[groans]

[raspberry]

Now, for those of you not critiquing my relationship,

I just want you to know their play is not going to interfere with our practice.

Good, because we've got a lot of work to do before the Carlsbad game next week.

I love this! See, this is the enthusiasm I'm talking about.

You girls have it. Good, good. Samantha, you ready?

I've been going over the playbook every night, Coach.

-It's a lot to keep in my head. -Well, that's why we practice.

Keep practicing and it becomes part of your DNA.

Then maybe we should do three-a-days?

I don't think so. No, I--

Believe it or not, there is such a thing as over-practicing.

Let's just keep safe and healthy, okay?

Okay, girls, why don't you join Louise in her laps?

Why? We didn't critique his weird relationship.

Well, you just did.

Yeah. So laps.

Good.

They look good.

Good.

Okay, now you can tell me the thing you couldn't tell me.

Oh.

-That's why you had 'em run laps? -Yeah.

-I'm impressed. That's good. -Thank you.

[panting]

How? I thought you were in coach jail?

Well, apparently I've been paroled.

And guess one of the things they liked most about me.

-Kalm Korn. -How'd you know?

Because I said it humanizes you

And you said, "Yeah, that's exactly what colleges aren't looking for."

-I don't talk like that. -You're impossible.

Are you really leaving?

Well… [sighs]

…I haven't got the firm offer yet, but I'm meeting with a few of the players.

Who else knows about this?

Nobody. No one. And I don't want anyone to know until I get the offer.

-What about Sherilyn? -Oh.

No. Yeah.

-Don't you want to give her a heads-up? -No. Just you, only.

[Holly] Why? Why me?

Because if I leave… I want you to take my spot.

As head coach?

Mm-hmm.

I think you'd be perfect for it.

-That is if you want it. -You know I want it.

Okay, good.

Then it's decided.

I'm gonna tell Sherilyn that you're my choice. Although not yet.

-Yeah, okay. -Okay.

[Samantha screams]

-[murmuring] -[girl] What happened?

Are you okay?

I don't know. I think I twisted it.

[Holly] Okay, don't panic.

Can you move it?

[Samantha] Not much.

All right, girls. Get her to the locker room, get some ice on it.

Help her up. Help her up. There you go.

Go slow.

[sighs]

They're gonna be devastated by your news, you know.

Not to mention Emma.

[sighs]

They're kids. They'll be fine.

Gotta worry about my point guard now.

[sighs]

-Opening night's in a few days. -Mm-hmm.

-Nervous? -Mm-mmm.

I was thinking about doing the play in the nude.

Sounds good.

Wait, what?

-What's going on with you? -Sorry.

My mom just called.

Her job in Italy is almost done, and she wants me

to go to this prep school next year she's all excited about.

This is-- This is in Wisconsin.

Do you wanna go back there?

Are you kidding? I wanna stay here. One thousand percent!

Okay.

Well, what did your mom say when you told her?

[sighs]

I didn't.

She'd be so upset.

Me being here was supposed to be temporary.

Well, maybe get your dad to tell her.

No. The whole custody thing is sticky, and besides, this is my problem to solve.

-Okay, so what are you going to do? -Right now?

We are going to go to tech rehearsal for the play.

Are you really that excited to see Harper adjust her spotlight for three hours?

What are you doing?

Between my mom and opening night, I am in no mood to deal with Harper.

[Lucas chuckling] Okay.

-[chattering] -[stage equipment scraping, clanking]

Nice of you to finally join us, Harper.

Call me Beth when I'm in costume. It's a method thing.

And I was having it fitted.

This is a tech rehearsal. You're not supposed to be in costume.

I understand you're upset that I got the role you wanted.

Your dad may have gotten you into this school,

but he can't get you this part.

Yeah. Only your mom could do that.

The only thing my mother's ever given me is raw talent.

[scoffs] Talent?

The only thing you're talented at is manipulation.

Watch your step, Korn.

You do not want to cross me.

I'll settle for upstaging you.

Ladies.

How about we refocus this energy on the play?

[sighs]

[mariachi music playing on speaker]

-But you're married. -Look, I love my husband,

but when I see a hot guy on TV, I let him know.

-Cold. -[Sherilyn laughs]

No, no, no, it's preventative. It's like zinc, you know?

When you've been married as long as we have,

a little jealousy is like salt on the rim of the glass.

-Ah. -Mm-hmm.

What are you guys doing?

We are having Margarita Monday, which you were not invited to,

so the real question is, what are you doing here?

I heard mariachi music playing down the hall. I--

Why aren't you guys at a restaurant?

Well, Marvyn, Margarita Monday's not a place. It's a state of mind.

Ah.

So, see, if it's Monday and Sherilyn and I have margaritas, it's Margarita Monday.

Besides, the restaurant was closed, and are you eyeing my fajitas?

No, I don't even like fajitas.

Fajitas don't like you either. Now, listen.

You are ruining the sanctity of Margarita Monday,

so just turn around and head home. Thank you.

-Bye. -Bye.

Don't worry. I'm not gonna tell her.

Not gonna tell-- Marvyn, what are you trying to keep from me?

-[sighs] Nice going, loose lips. -[sighs]

I can't leave you two alone. You might as well tell her now.

-Go ahead. -What are we talking about?

Marvyn got a job offer from UCSB.

[music stops]

-Right, but I'm still-- -Mm-mmm. Not your turn.

You just told me that you planned to be here for a while,

that you were toxic and nobody wanted you.

-All true. -How could you do this to me?

-I'm not doing it to you. -You are leaving me high and dry

without a head coach.

Is it my turn?

I'm not leaving you high and dry.

If I leave, and it's still an "if,"

I have the perfect person to take my place.

So we're just supposed to hire Holly because you say so? No offense.

No, we're gonna hire Holly because she's the best person for the job.

She's a known quantity. The girls love her.

Plus, let's not forget,

she beat Carlsbad, and you didn't have to kiss a pig.

-I did not have to kiss a pig. -Thank you, Marvyn.

I'm up for this, Sherilyn. I can prove it to you.

I'm not the one you have to prove it to. The board has to sign off.

Marvyn and I can vouch for you,

but at the end, it's gonna be the board's decision.

-But you'll back me? -Of course.

But you're still gonna have to convince them.

-Don't worry. We will. -[Sherilyn] You know, I--

Put it down.

I would like to finish my fajitas in peace,

-so if you could just… -Sure.

[Sherilyn] Thank you.

Oh, and you know what? Let's keep this quiet, okay?

I don't want Emma or the girls unnecessarily upset over this thing

until it's a done deal. Okay?

I am all for avoiding unnecessary drama, Marvyn.

That's why I didn't invite you to Margarita Monday, so buenas noches.

[mariachi music resumes]

Buenas noches.

And Carolyn even wrote a song to tell me how she felt about me.

-Who's Carolyn? -Me!

Carolyn Rose Adrienne Smith.

-I prefer to call her by her legal name. -She does.

Oh, my God, I've never felt more single in my life.

Okay, this is bordering on rude.

I sent three emojis this morning, and he still hasn't replied.

Please tell me the "he" is not that kid from Carlsbad.

Jake?

Yeah. First it was all Insta stalking, but then we moved to DMs,

and now it's just straight up texting.

He's obsessed with me.

So, then why isn't he responding?

That's what I'm saying. It-- It defies rational explanation.

Look, you shouldn't have anything to do with him.

He goes to school with the enemy. Therefore, he is the enemy. By default.

-Agree. -What if Jake's a spy?

And he's using Olive to get close to us and steal all of our plays?

Less far-fetched theories, more icing your ankle.

Maybe a random unintelligible emoji will get him to respond?

Hobby horse. Purple devil?

How about you just tell him you want to meet up?

Face-to-face.

Like old people?

At least then you'll know. One way or another.

-[Mouse chuckles] -[Harper] Mmm.

Oh, look. Harper, they're amazing.

Aren't they? I designed them myself.

Huh. That would explain why it's just your face on the poster.

[exhales deeply]

Carolyn, please remind your friend that the play is called Beth Macbeth.

Not "A Random Assortment of Scottish Nobility."

-Um… -This coming from the person

who got her role by manipulating the director, who is also her mother,

which is the plot of an actual horror movie.

-Guys, come on. -I-- I don't have to put up with this.

-See ya. -Harper, wait!

Wow.

[exhales]

-Hi. -Hi.

-We have a problem. -We do?

I don't know if you're aware,

but it seems our daughters are becoming mortal enemies.

Yeah, I know, I-- Emma was so upset that she lost the role to Harper,

but, you know, she'll get over it.

Well, she wasn't the only one who was upset.

I mean, Emma's been taking some real shots at Harper.

It's that Korn aggression, you know?

Well, I mean, she did lose the role to the director's daughter, so…

Are you accusing me of nepotism?

[laughs] As if I would choose my own daughter over my work?

If anything, I'm harder on her than on the other actors to avoid that accusation.

I'm not saying you did it intentionally, it's just…

Just imagine how it looks to Emma. That's all I'm saying.

Well, how does it look to you?

-Like nepotism. -[gasps] Oh.

-Are we fighting? -What do you think?

The Carlsbad game is next week,

and one of our players is down with an injury.

We're hoping she'll recover in time to play.

-Olive, what is this? -My Road to DII documentary,

which I've told you about a thousand times.

I've told you a million times, no taping during practice.

I just need a few minutes

-with each player and you and Holly. -No. No! No.

All right, team, gather around. You too, Olive. Come on.

Fine. I'll just get some B-roll.

I just want to tell you that Holly's gonna take over practice today

because I have a doctor's appointment that I couldn't change.

Are you okay, Coach?

Yeah, it's just a routine thing.

Come on. You know the drill. Defensive zigzags. Let's go.

-How's Samantha's ankle? -I don't know.

She says it still bothers her, but there's no swelling, no discoloration.

-Well, we need her at Carlsbad. -I know.

Good luck with your doctor's appointment.

Thanks. It's-- It's exciting to work with college players again, you know?

I know.

-Go Gauchos! -Yeah.

-[Holly laughs] -[Marvyn chuckles]

[Marvyn] All right.

Appreciate you guys coming down my way to do this today.

Whatever makes it easier for you, Coach. We just appreciate you doing this.

So, these two are probably our best players.

Yeah. Jason Hughes and Travis Owens.

Very talented players.

Unfortunately, Jason knows it, and Travis… There's something wrong, something--

-He lacks confidence or something. -I agree.

And so, what would Marvyn Korn have to say about that?

[whistle blows] Bring it in, boys.

Gentlemen, I'm sure you're familiar with Coach Korn

and his three national championships.

Too bad about that loss to Kentucky in 2012, Coach. Could've been four.

Funny guy, huh? Listen, I'm proud of my three titles, okay?

And I was missing two starters in that Kentucky game,

and I still took it to overtime.

My guys played harder than any team I've ever coached.

Great effort, great team play.

Wish I could say the same thing about the Gauchos this year.

Congratulations, Jason. You're the best player on the team.

But until you make your other teammates better, enjoy the Big West cellar, huh?

Oh, and by the way, they have this thing called defense.

-Make yourself acquainted with it. -Yes, Coach.

All right. And you. People think you're lazy.

You're afraid. You're timid for some reason.

Defensively, you got great hands. You got great feet.

But offensively, you lack confidence.

Take the threes when they come your way.

Don't give up on open looks just because you missed a few. You got it?

-Understood, Coach. -Good.

You guys could be so good. Let's get out there and play one-on-one.

Don't look at her. I'm the one talking. Get out there. Go!

Whew! I've never seen them run so fast.

I'll get them to fly when I'm done.

All right, you, you're on…

Defense the entire possession.

Come on! Hands, hands! Get up, get up! Come on.

Yeah, now you can move. You're moving. You want to, don't you? Go!

Hand-- See?

Get on him, man. Don't let him get in the paint.

Get in there!

Come on, hot shot. What do you got?

Good. That's where you can be the star, all right?

Except for when I'm around, I'm the star. [chuckles]

-Pretty good, huh? -[Arielle] Good?

I'd say great. And terrific to see you back in your element.

What'd I tell you? The Marvyn Korn Show's still going strong.

Yeah, the yelling, the drama. It's…

Skills, the personality, the whole package.

Put it this way, we don't want you to ever throw a chair,

but we want everyone to think you might.

Can you see yourself back in the big stadium?

-The crowds, the noise, the energy. -[cheering]

It's where you belong, Coach Korn. It's who you are.

Should we call your agent? Start talking deals?

Yeah.

It's where I belong.

["Big House" playing on car radio]

[Louise] See you later.

[Destiny sighs]

I know that look.

Look, I didn't ask you about it because it seemed like

-you didn't want to talk about it. -I don't.

My Aunt Angel's gone. She left town again, per usual.

And your mom? Is that what we settled on calling her?

I'm not calling her anything.

I've decided that if they can pretend it never happened, then so can I.

Wait, so you mean you're never going to say something?

Like you said, I don't want to talk about it.

Thanks for the ride.

-Hey, D! How was your day? -Fine.

Grandma has an early checkup tomorrow,

so you'll have to work out your own ride to--

Hey, hold up. Hold up!

-What's going on? -Nothing.

Please. Like I don't know when my own daughter's in a mood.

-How can you even say that? -Say what?

Calling me your daughter.

I know that you're not my real mom.

What?

It's true, isn't it?

Did Angel tell you this?

That's what you're concerned about? How I found out?

I heard you talking to Aunt Angel or whatever she is!

Why don't we just have a seat, and let's talk. You can ask--

I don't wanna talk about it.

Okay, I want-- I want things to go back to the way they were

before I found out you were lying to me my whole life.

We weren't lying to you. We were protecting you.

-From the truth? -You were too young to understand.

But if you just calm down, I can try and explai--

[sniffles]

You have had my whole life to do that.

[Christina sighs]

Baby!

[Destiny sniffles]

[sighs]

[exhales sharply]

-'Sup? -Don't 'sup me.

I've been waiting for fifteen minutes. What's with not responding to my emojis?

I-I responded.

Yeah, with "What doing?"

[scoffs] What does that even mean?

A week ago, you were stalking my Instagram,

texting nonstop, and now I get "What doing?"

[Olive sighs]

[laughs]

-Look, you're obsessed with me… -Oh.

…and you're making a fool of yourself pretending otherwise.

You know you're a little intimidating, right?

A little? [chuckles]

Look, I know I've been a jerk, okay? It's just, you know,

my friends are giving me a lot of crap about being with you.

Mine too.

-The whole rival schools thing? -It's crazy, right?

-Yeah. -It's so West Side Story.

That's a musical.

-Oh, so now you think I'm dumb. -No!

I think you should stand up to your friends.

I have been.

Look, there are a lot of jerks at Carlsbad,

and I think it sucks what they're doing to Samantha.

Wait, what are they doing?

She didn't tell you?

Some people have been giving her a hard time,

harassing her, saying stuff to psych her out, mess up her game.

What? She didn't say anything about that.

Look, I know I haven't always been perfect with you guys--

Try "horrendous monster."

-Which you like. -Stop.

Okay, yeah, I-- I admit it.

I've been a horrendous monster. I own that.

But then I see what they're doing to Samantha and…

Look, all I can say is that's not me.

Not anymore, at least.

It better not be.

Just to be clear… whose team are you on?

[Jake] Yours.

Right answer.

-[Jake laughs] -[Olive giggles]

[Marvyn whistles]

[humming]

What's with breakfast for dinner?

What do you mean? This is a family tradition.

Remember when you were little, we used to do this?

If you had something big the next day, we had breakfast for dinner.

Tomorrow's the opening of your play.

That it is.

Still bummed that Harper got the part you wanted?

Hard not to be when she keeps rubbing it in my face.

That's what I told Maggie.

You and Miss Goodwyn talked about this?

Yeah, you know, it's fine. Look, I don't want you to think about that.

I want you to think about being the best Lady Macdougal that you can be.

-Macduff. -What?

-Lady Macduff. -I just want to tell you I'm proud of you.

-It's only a supporting role. -Hey!

There are no supporting roles. You be a star in that supporting role.

Thanks.

[food sizzling]

What?

Nothing. What?

Well, you look like you wanna say something. Just say it. What?

Mom was talking about needing to enroll me in school in Madison for the fall.

She told me. What do you think about that?

I love it here. I mean, I want to stay here with you.

Just couldn't figure out how to tell her. I know she'll be so hurt.

-Dad, I can't go back there. -You won't. You don't have to.

And if there was some reason that-- that we'd have to find a new school,

we'll find a better school.

So wait, you're saying what, I'm going back?

-No. -Well, what are you saying?

Look, I love being with you. I just-- I have a few things I have to figure out.

-What things? What aren't you telling me? -Just something I have to take care of.

I need a few days, that's all, and then we'll be fine.

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

We're fine. Don't worry.

[sighs]

I didn't like how we left things.

I called Angel.

You didn't have to do that.

[scoffs]

Yes, I did.

I told her she needs to come down here.

That it's time for you to hear the truth.

But you need to hear it from her.

I meant what I said, baby girl.

The last thing we ever wanted to do was hurt you.

[sighs]

Sorry for getting so mad then.

You don't need to apologize.

I can't even begin to imagine what it must feel like for you.

Like the ground fell out. Completely.

You need to hear Angel's side from her.

But I can tell you this.

She was only a little bit older than you when she got pregnant.

And when our parents found out, they…

They were so angry,

so disappointed.

Your grandma? She was barely even talking to her.

That's so harsh.

She was in shock. We all were.

Angel had no idea what she was gonna do.

I can't imagine having to make a decision like that.

And I hope you never have to.

But I made it for her.

I told everyone that her child was not going to leave this family.

That I would raise you like you were my own.

Destiny, I…

I'm so sorry… that keeping that secret made you feel unwanted.

That was never my intention.

I believe that.

I didn't give birth to you…

but from the first moment… that I held you…

I knew that you were my daughter.

[crying] I can't look at you any other way.

[whimpers]

Baby.

Hey.

Ah, come on in. Take a seat.

At the bad news table? Doesn't bode well.

Sadly, no, it doesn't.

Well, then I think I'll take this standing.

Um, I know Marvyn said to wait,

but I had a budget call with the board yesterday,

and they asked if I'd gotten a commitment from him,

and then one thing led to another.

And you told them that he was thinking of leaving?

Not in so many words.

I said that he and I were talking it over, and if he fell out,

we would still be covered because we could consider promoting you.

And?

And I am so sorry, Holly, but they're just not okay with that idea.

-What does that even mean? -That's what I said.

And also added a couple of more choice words.

Bottom line… they love you as a teacher and as an assistant coach.

They just don't think you're experienced enough to be a DII coach,

which they fully expect us to be after the marvelous Marvyn Korn.

He couldn't have gotten to DII without me!

I know these girls, Sherilyn.

I know what it takes to get through to them.

I beat Carlsbad!

You know I told them that.

And I also told them that you are Marvyn's first choice as a replacement.

But right now, it's just a nonstarter.

-This is so-- -Soul crushing.

Unfair. A patriarchal travesty. Honey, I know.

Thank you.

-[Sherilyn] Look-- -And I know you always have my back.

[Sherilyn] Listen, this is not over.

We're gonna get you there.

It's gonna take a little more time,

so think of it as like a leisurely marathon instead of a sprint.

[sighs]

[Sherilyn sighs]

And now it's coming between me and Marvyn.

And is Margaret's version of events the way you see it?

I don't know. I don't even see this as a thing.

And I don't know why we're talking to you.

Because Mr. Pappas personally knows all the people involved.

And he's a licensed therapist.

Oh, please. He's a has-been warden at a minimum security prison.

Okay. So, let's not personalize this.

We're here to talk about you and your daughters,

who are in conflict over the play.

Or is something else at the root of the problem?

Is Emma dealing with anything unusual?

Well, yeah. I mean, her mom wants her to go to school in Wisconsin next year.

That's stressing her out.

But I told her there's nothing I can do about it now.

Well, there it is. We found our problem.

Hold on, Margaret. It takes two to tango.

Is it possible Harper is also going through something?

[laughing] Oh, absolutely not. No, everything is going great for Harper.

She's got almost all A's, except for in Chemistry,

which she knows she better bring that up.

And she's now the lead in the play, which she deserves.

And it's going to be a career highlight for her,

as long as she doesn't disappoint on opening night.

So there.

-George. -Oh, yeah, yeah. I know. I know. I saw.

Uh, Margaret, I wonder if…

she's feeling pressure to live up

to the expectations of an overachieving mother.

-Oh, I don't think that's the case. -Really?

Think about it.

Maybe.

And Marvyn, is it possible Emma is stressed

because she needs your support and you're not there for her?

Yeah, Marvyn. Is-- Is that possible?

It's possible, yeah.

Oh, Marvyn.

-[Marvyn] Sorry. I'm sorry. -[Maggie] I'm sorry.

When it's your kid, it's a whole different thing.

-Oh, I completely agree. I know. -Yeah?

I think we've made some real progress.

Not bad for a has-been warden.

Don't worry about the board. I'll deal with them.

-You're getting this job. -Please. Don't. Okay?

Sherilyn told them you thought I was ready, and it didn't move the needle.

-Yeah, but they haven't heard from me. -Marvyn, don't.

I like to fight my battles myself.

Oh, fine.

How'd it go at UCSB?

[Marvyn sighs]

They want me.

[chuckles]

-Sorry. -Oh, no. Don't apologize.

Of course they want you.

Do you still want them?

Of course I do.

It's who I am.

Right?

Jake said they were harassing you, trying to psych you out.

God, I hate Carlsbad.

Why didn't you tell us?

I was embarrassed, so I didn't wanna say anything.

But then I realized if my ankle doesn't heal in time,

I won't be playing them anyway. So, problem solved.

Problem not solved. We can't let Carlsbad get away with this.

So, what are we gonna do?

I know exactly what we're gonna do. We're gonna beat Carlsbad.

Great! Let's do it tonight.

Next week, Mouse. At the game.

I don't know. I feel like we should tell Coach about this.

Oh, wait. Speaking of, is your dad okay?

Yeah. Why?

Well, I just know he had that big, um, doctor's appointment yesterday.

No, he didn't. He would've told me.

Why would he say that to us?

I don't know. He's going through something.

He said he needed a few days to figure things out.

Yeah. Something's definitely going on.

I wonder…

See, before Coach left yesterday,

he and Holly were all hush-hush about something.

But I had my camera filming right near where they were.

Ah! Here.

-We need her at Carlsbad. -I know.

Hey. Good luck at your doctor's appointment.

Yeah, it's exciting to get around college players again, you know?

I know.

-Go Gauchos! [chuckles] -Okay.

Gauchos?

That's UCSB's mascot.

UCSB?

I heard their men's basketball team was looking for a new head coach.

Oh, my God. He's planning on leaving.

["On the Brink" playing]

♪ Got blood on my bones ♪

♪ Got some meat on my soul ♪

♪ Everywhere that I go ♪

♪ We got, we got, we got it ♪

♪ Watch me taking my aim ♪

♪ I got battle for days ♪

♪ We got something to say ♪

♪ We got, we got, we got it ♪

♪ We on the brink ♪

-Hey! Knock, knock. -Hey.

Sorry, but the god of theater demands another sacrifice.

-What? -We need the room for hair and makeup.

Oh.

You could've just said that-- Never mind.

-Uh, could you just give me one minute? -Thank you.

[cell phone buzzing]

Well, this is a surprise.

Big game coming up.

And boy, have you suffered some setbacks.

-[Holly sighs] -[whistles]

You got that court that was all banged up by the Gruzinsky scoreboard,

and now it looks like you're getting hijacked by--

What is that thing? Beth Macbeth?

[on phone] I am very worried that you're not gonna have time to practice.

Yeah, don't worry. We're ready for you.

Well, I know you are.

But what about poor Samantha, huh? And that ankle of hers? [whistles]

Where are you getting this information?

I got little tweety birds that are whispering in my ear.

In fact, one of them is on the board over there at Westbrook.

Told me that your name was floated as a possible replacement for Korn's,

so just wondering if Mr. Big Shot is off to greener pastures now.

Yeah, don't believe everything you hear.

I could care less what happens to that man next.

This phone call is about you.

Me?

Listen to me.

They made a really big mistake by not offering you that job, Holly.

You deserved it.

What do you want, Joyce?

I just thought I'd call you and give you great news

that I know you'd love to hear.

I am retiring.

[laughs] Oh, okay. Good for you.

[McCarthy] Well, could be good for you.

You know, Carlsbad is a public school. It doesn't have a-- a board.

So I am responsible for hiring my successor.

You're at the top of my list.

Just thought maybe we could get together, have a little chat.

Even if Westbrook doesn't value you, I do.

I always have.

I don't--

[scoffs]

-Hey, Coach. -Hey.

Thank you, girls, for showing up. It means a lot.

Yeah, was there ever any question?

We're here for Emma.

-Because we know what loyalty is. -And dedication.

Hey, guys.

What's going on?

[bell rings]

Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.

The show is about to begin.

-Come on. Let's all sit together. -Hard pass.

What? Hard…

-What's the matter with you? -Are you taking a job at UCSB?

I interviewed, but, uh…

no decision has been made yet.

[stammers] I didn't wanna say anything until it seemed solid.

And is it solid now?

Uh, I don't know yet.

Okay, I know you guys are upset, but-- You knew this was gonna happen eventually.

Not before we reached DII.

No, no. We're committed to beating Carlsbad for sure.

No. We're committed to beating Carlsbad.

Apparently, you're committed to leaving us.

Come on, girls.

Okay, yes, I might go back to college ball,

but look at all of you.

You guys are all gonna leave. Every one of you.

This is just a moment in your life.

Like it is a moment of my life, Holly's, everybody's.

But it's what we make of these moments that count.

Change is about growth. If you wanna grow, you have to change.

If you don't like it, that's too bad. That's life. It's inevitable.

Girls, we've been through a lot.

And in my heart, I know we can get through this.

I know it. Okay?

Tough crowd.

I guess we better go in.

[chattering]

Oh, yeah.

Do you think Jake stood you up? Even after your make-out session?

I don't know. He hasn't responded to my texts.

-[audience member] Shh. Shh. -[Sherilyn] Smooth.

[chattering stops]

-[finger snaps] -[Maggie laughing]

[audience applauds]

[Maggie] Thank you, thank you.

Before we begin, I just wanna take a moment

to thank the immortal bard for inspiring my play.

And thanks to an incredible cast for bringing our words to life.

And also, a very special thank-you to my daughter, Harper,

who stepped into the lead role just a few days ago. [laughs]

[voice cracking] I am so proud.

[whispering] Margaret took care of things on her end. Have you?

Shh.

And now, I give you Beth Macbeth.

-[finger snaps] -[audience applauds]

[witches] ♪ Double, double toil and trouble ♪

♪ Fire burn and cauldron bubble ♪

♪ Fillet of a fenny snake ♪

♪ In the cauldron boil and bake ♪

♪ Eye of newt and toe of frog ♪

♪ Wool of bat and tongue of dog ♪

-♪ Adder's fork and a blind-worm's sting ♪ -♪ Lizard's leg and owlet's wing ♪

-♪ For a charm of powerful ♪ -♪ Trouble ♪

-♪ Like a hell-broth ♪ -♪ Boil and bubble ♪

♪ Double, double toil and trouble ♪

♪ Fire burn and cauldron bubble ♪

♪ Cool it with a baboon's blood ♪

♪ Then the charm is firm and good ♪

[cheering]

[whistles]

[Harper] ♪ Anything to make it true ♪

♪ And though it kills It's still meant to be ♪

[whispering] Sorry.

Sorry I'm late. There was traffic trying to get to the rich side of town.

[Harper] ♪ That I will make Me a We ♪

-What'd I miss? -Um, everything. [giggles]

♪ ...toil and trouble ♪

[cheering]

♪ I deserve what I can get And I will get what I can take ♪

♪ As long as I'm awake You know I'll fight for the crown ♪

♪ I believe the prophecy The witches, they all promised me ♪

♪ That no woman from woman Can take the crown ♪

♪ No promise but mine ♪

♪ You will get what you deserve ♪

♪ My Queen, I'll serve ♪

♪ And I will fight for the crown! ♪

♪ You can't stop me ♪

♪ Oh, stop it with the prophecy There's no one here but you and me ♪

♪ No woman born of woman Can change my life's direction ♪

♪ I was a C-section ♪

[Harper] ♪ I deserve what I can get And I will get what I can take ♪

♪ As long as I'm awake You know I'll fight for the crown! ♪

-♪ No promise but mine ♪ -♪ I believe the prophecy ♪

-♪ You will get ♪ -♪ No woman from woman ♪

-♪ What you deserve ♪ -♪ Can take the crown! ♪

-♪ My Queen ♪ -♪ I deserve what I can get ♪

-♪ I'll serve ♪ -♪ And I will get what I can take ♪

-♪ And I will ♪ -♪ As long as I'm awake you know I'll ♪

[both] ♪ Fight for the crown! ♪

♪ Fight for the crown! ♪

♪ Fight for the crown! ♪

[audience applauding]

[shouts]

[both panting, grunting]

You desire nothing but fame, riches and glory,

regardless of who gets hurt.

This arrogance will not stand!

You are a fool to toss away the power of a king,

just for the love of family and friends.

[shouts]

You are the fool! For love is where the true heart lies!

-Coward! -Blackguard!

[Harper grunts]

[yelps]

[Emma] So ends the bloody tyrant.

So end all who would make this foul choice!

Forsaking family and friendship for power and position!

Wow. I take it she knows.

Marvyn? Marvyn!

Am I… Beth Macbeth?

[audience applauding, cheering]