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♪ Whoo-oo

♪ Ooh-ooh

♪ whoo-oo

♪ Ooh-ooh

♪ Baby

♪ You know I want that

are you seriously reading
plays right now?

What is it, like,
6:30 in the morning?

Why? What you are
tryna get into?

Well, if you
gotta ask, then never mind.

I'm playing, I'm playing,

I'm playing,
I'm playing.

Mm. I just don't want you
killing yourself

from all this
football work.

It's paying off
in practice.

- Hmm.
- Kinda.

Since my fumble,
I'm back to being

invisible to
coach Garrett.

Babe, you're the same guy
that got shot

and then led your team
to the state finals.

You got this.

So, what time are
you planning on going

to the muscle group
fitness' relaunch tonight?

I'm not.

I figured they were
just inviting me

to be nice.

I shouted them out
on socials.

Besides, I gotta keep
my head in this playbook.

But we were all planning
on going to support you.

I mean, aren't you their
sponsee or whatever?

Y'all ain't gotta do that.
It's not a big deal.

Every accomplishment
is worth celebrating.

I got anthropology
this morning.

Yo, what kind of person thinks
it's a good idea

to start a lecture
at 8 A.M.?

The kind that reads plays
at 6:30 in the morning?

Mwah!

- Come on, girl.
- Mm. No.

♪ Well, I'll be waking up

♪ Laying in my

Oh, uh,
sorry, I was just...

I thought
this was empty.

It's all good.
Ain't like we

haven't shared
a bathroom before.

Sorry.

Mm, mm, mm.
Wait. I'm done.

Ok. You can stay.

Am I crazy or
has it been days

since we've seen
each other?

Oh. It has been

nonstop at the studio.

But we're still in

for the gym
relaunch, right?

Yeah, except it might
be without Spencer.

I mean, I figured
I'd still go

and rep the home team,
so, if you're still down.

Yeah, count me in.

I'm actually looking
forward to

a night out that
doesn't involve

musicians for once.

Good morning.

Ah, I should head out.

Wait. Have you and Patience
really not made up

since the whole
Clay misunderstanding?

No, we did.

Sort of.

Ok. I'm glad that
we're all here at once,

because I went to
a really cute bakery

and I thought that we could
have breakfast together.

Uh, I gotta be early
for my

first day at the nursing home.

Your mom came through with this

pre-trial diversion program.

I ain't tryna mess up.

Yeah, I've got
studio sessions, so.

I'm literally running late
to an appointment

and there's not enough bathrooms

in this house, so.

Ok, look,
I know a lot

has happened
recently, ok?

Fights, breakups.

But I mean, all the more reason
to break bread.

You know?
And besides,

there is nothing that
a blueberry scone can't fix.

A scone?

That's the white side
of you coming out, ok?

Black people ain't eating
nothing harder than corn bread.

I promise, Liv,

we're all good, ok?

See ya.

Here.

Figured you might've
missed that

while dozing off
in class.

- Finish chapter 13 by next class.
- Thank you.

Rough night?

Early morning, actually,
but thanks.

You're lucky I'm a fan of yours.
I'm davita.

Spencer.

I'm guessing you didn't
watch that last game.

Fumbles are
part of the game.

So, you did see.

You also fumbled
when you played against

my Alma mater...

North lynwood high...
Last season.

Then went on to score
4 touchdowns that game.

6, actually.

Two of those
got called back.

Y'all was what,
2 and 8 last season?

Hey, at least
our ball made it

across the goal line
our last game.

Listen, I know how crippling
a setback can be.

And I know how
coach Garrett

is especially tough
on freshmen.

But my money's on you
to win him over.

Well, I don't know
about that last part,

but I appreciate
the vote of confidence.

I'll see you around.

*ALL AMERICAN*
Season 04 Episode 14

Episode Title: "Changes"
Aired on: April 11, 2022.

All right...

To what do I
owe the pleasure

of Billy baker's
infamous grits?

Come on, now.
This is big for you.

First day on a new case
with attorney Laura baker.

Plus, you've been
tapping your finger all morning.

You know that, right?

You were doing it last night
in your sleep, too.

- No, I did not.
- Yes, you did.

Ugh. This is ridiculous!

I don't know why
I'm so nervous.

Because this matters.

You said yourself

you wanted to use your power

to help those
in the community

who really need it.

This client
represents that.

Well, I'm not hired yet.

It's just an
introductory meeting

that grace set up
with the potential client's mother.

Come on, now.
You're gonna have this in the bag

within the first
5 minutes.

My grits will
guarantee it.

Oh. Also, um,
so, this is a meal

where you can actually
add the raisins.

We are really not gonna
let that one go, are we?

Grits are a safe space
for raisins, right?

Mashed potatoes...
Not so much.

Not so much.
Thanks.

♪ I don't need
no microphone ♪

♪ I get rejected,
now I'm breaking ♪

♪ Records all the time,
they see me ♪

- ♪ Pull up to the station
- Here we go.

♪..Back on me, no,
it's not your imagination ♪

- ♪ Phase one, phase...
- Ready? Wide!

♪..You can
knock down someone ♪

♪ ...crown, try to walk 100
miles in my shoes, you can't ♪

♪ I just give 'em
what they came to see ♪

Nice awareness
in the pocket, baker.

Shepard, solid coverage.

All right, fellas,
clear the field.

Kickoff team, you're up!
Let's go!

How'd you pull
this off?

Practices are closed.

To the public,

but not
fellow athletes.

Let me guess... soccer.

You got marks
on your shins

from the shin guards.

Tan lines
from the knee socks.

But them grass stains are
a dead giveaway, though.

Um, note to self.

Find stronger
laundry detergent.

Anyway, I better
get back.

Don't want to give
coach Garrett

any more ammo
against me.

Actually, I have
a proposition for you.

A way to get you
back on the field

and on coach Garrett's radar
in a good way.

But it'll be
a slight departure

from the Spencer James
who barely

posts on social media.

What do you mean?

Well, the value from
endorsement deals

brought by
the new n.I.L. Rules are

very advantageous for us

athletes and universities.

And how exactly
does that get me

back on the field?

We start with
a social media makeover.

Make you as big as
the athlete you are.

I did the whole
social media thing

with this angry hippo drink.
It wasn't me.

I promise my approach
is hippo-free.

And you'll have
expert help.

I'm a branding
and marketing major,

and I'm damn
good at it.

You really wanna be
the only top recruit

to go under the radar?

Look, the only radar
I care about

is the depth chart.

So, I'ma stick to
figuring it out

on the field.

But thanks for
trying to help.

Looking good, dude.

Right on.

Coach. Wanted to see me?

Yeah. Come in, come in.

I wanted to...

To get your
thoughts on something.

Right. Ooh.
Well, our corner

needs to get more depth
in his drop

and strong side
backer here...

Uh, no, wrong...
Wrong page.

Um, there.

We digging
the Navy blue suit

or the black pinstripe?

Uh, the wife's
getting honored

at a gala
in a few weeks

and I need
to look classy.

I'd go with
the Navy one.

Excellent. Excellent.

I do look
better in blue.

Hey, coach,
I was wondering

if I could maybe help you

with more
game planning stuff.

No. No, I got
that covered.

But, uh, I do need you
to make copies of this

and set it on all
the coaches' desks for me.

As if I don't already
have enough on my plate.

Player eligibility's
a pain in my ass.

All right.

What you got?
Let me see.

- Money.
- Contain, contain, contain.

As soon as that ball
is in the air,

you gotta be finding
someone to hit!

That dude
staying wild in',

especially on them.

I mean,
he started off as

a special teams
coach right here.

Rose through the ranks.

Makes sense he'd be
tougher on them.

It's crazy how
rowe and car roll

was top in their class

and now they on
special teams.

Last thing I'm
trying to do is

end up like them.

Whoa. Hey,
getting on the field is

crazy hard at this level.

I mean, at least
those guys are playing.

All right.

Spence, come on, man.
Stop worrying.

You're gonna bounce back.

When? Look,
I've spent weeks

watching game tape,
studying plays,

ballin' out at practice.

At this point,
what else can I do, man?

Maybe it's time to

move away from
the playbook.

You know,
switch things up.

Kind of like how yoga
helps you find balance.

What's the harm in
keeping that same energy

and thinking
outside the box? Uhh.

Yes.
3, 2, 1.

Yo, JJ,

how are you failing
intro to film studies?

Oh. It's a total
misunderstanding.

I was gonna email my
professor and clear it up.

He thinks I
plagiarized a paper.

Whose paper?

Mine, from high school,

which I told him,
by the way.

Remember the one I wrote
on the rock?

No, no, no, no.
How much of that paper did you use?

Chill. I'd say,
like, maybe 70%.

Ooh, tops.
Besides, it's mine.

Dude, it is still
plagiarism, though.

And now you're on a list

of potentially
ineligible players.

Wait, for real?
Yeah.

Look, I talked to
some of your teammates.

There's this guy who
helps with essay writing

for a small fee
and apparently,

he is worth every penny.

A ghost writer?

Dude, so, now
I'm really cheating.

No, no, no. No.
A tutor.

JJ, if you don't pass,

you're done for the year,
which would suck.

You started for
the first time last week.

This could be a hell of
a season for you, man.

Ok. Ok, fine.
I'll give it a try.

Great.

You got
Mrs. Lee in 106.

She'll try to bribe you into
sneaking her candy.

Don't take the bait.

I won't.

And 107 is
Ms. Maritta.

By far our
best resident.

All she does
is keeps quiet

and watch her soaps
all day.

Ok, and what exactly
am I gonna be doing?

You take out the trash.
Help tidy as needed.

You can start with
Ms. Maritta.

Oh. Ok.

Past
Lenny's old fishing haunt...

Hey, I'm Coop.
I'm here to just

clean up a bit
and be out your way.

You returned home on
Jason and Carly's wedding night

just in time to...

- Carly.
- My aunt

is obsessed
with this show.

It's so bad.
She'll go weeks without watching

and then catch up
in one sitting.

She's as bad as I am
with "love and hip hop."

Timing's everything.

♪ Pray that
we make to Sunday ♪

♪ Promise land visions, could

♪ lose it all
from one decision ♪

♪ The goal is to
make it there someday... ♪

Hey. Thanks for coming.

I tried to catch you
after soccer practice

but your coach
is hard core.

How much
did it hurt for you to

have to actually
use social media

To hit me in my DM?

I feel gross.

So, how's that hard work
on the field going?

Paying off yet?

I'm thinking
outside the box

just it case
it doesn't.

I'm willing to listen
to your branding idea.

Wow. Don't do me
any favors.

Wait, no, no, wait,
wait, wait, my bad. I...

Spencer, I'm kidding.
Relax.

So, there was this
athlete who was struggling

with some family issues.

She ended up having
a bad exhibition game

and was
benched indefinitely.

A few games later,
a senior encouraged her

to take control of
her narrative

and return to the reason
why she started

playing in
the first place.

She ended up
posting a video,

speaking openly
about how hard

life had been since
her mom got sick.

That video blew up,

sponsors poured in,

and eventually,
she got back to

kicking ass on the field
while making

6 figures in
endorsement deals.

That's a dope turn.

That athlete was me.

Oh. I'm sorry
about your mom.

Thanks.

Listen, I can see

how that worked
for you.

But our situations
aren't the same.

And me going online
and admitting

I had a bad game
is just... hey,

wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Where you going?

So much for being
willing to listen.

Look, if you're not
gonna keep a open mind

and do the work
to dig deep,

I'm not gonna waste
either of our time.

Ok. Let's give it a shot.

♪ Straight out the...

♪ Get into the drop,
I came from... ♪

Safron. Hey,
how you doing?

Meet my friend
and gifted attorney Laura baker.

Laura, this is
Mrs. Safron ho sea.

Her son jameal
is serving time for grand larceny.

Mrs. Hosea,
thank you so much

for the opportunity.

I've just been talking
to grace about

how there's such
a lack of affordable

legal counsel
within this community.

And I really think
that I can help fill that void.

That sounds nice.

I wish you decided
to play white savior

back when you actually
had influence.

I only took
this meeting

because I wanted to look
the former D.A. in the eye

and tell you how you
ruined my jameal's life.

I'm sorry.
I'm not following.

IT WAS ONE OF YOUR
FORMER A.D.A.s, SPECIFICALLY,

Who pushed to
have him sentenced,

a first-time offender,
to a decade in prison.

I understand your pain.

The truth is there were
a plethora of cases

during my time
and I couldn't oversee

every single
one of them.

Jameal's case
might've been

just another file
on your desk,

but he is my son.

So, I would never
hire you.

And good luck finding
anyone in this community

that would dare trust you
with a 10-foot pole.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

Yo, please tell me
we didn't get called

to some emergency
roommate meeting

for some
cult ceremony.

No. This is my attempt
to strip

the negative energy that's
been festering, and fix us.

Liv, we said
everything is fine.

Yeah? So, then why did
you respond separately

to my "let's hang"
group text? Mm?

Exactly.
I mean, I can't

speak for everyone,
but I personally hate group texts.

It doesn't matter, ok?

We're hosting
a game night tomorrow,

I already invited the guys,

and your attendance
is mandatory.

Wait. Tomorrow?

I've got back-to-back
meetings, so.

I'm getting
my hair braided.

You know, maybe I should
start charging rent.

Market value.
And it isn't cheap.

Ok, uh... Yep.

I guess I can change
my appointment to Sunday.

- Mm-hmm.
- Yup. Message sent. I'll be there.

- Great.
- All right.

Love that.
Love you guys.

- Mm.
- Mm-hmm.

Thanks again for
helping out, j.

You're kidding, right?
I mean, I wasn't gonna

miss a front-row seat
of you making

a complete fool
of yourself.

So not helpful.
And don't worry, Spencer.

I'll have you out
in time for that

gym relaunch
your posted about.

Oh, I'm not
going to that.

Yes, you are.

Publicity is
a good thing.

Some event photos will
be a solid complement

to the video we're
about to shoot.

Now, try and look

less... uncomfortable.

That's impossible.
Shut up.

So, who is
Spencer James

and why do you
love football?

Ok. Um...
I'm originally from south L.A.

Born and raised.

Yeah. Born and raised
in south L.A.

Was it on the playground
where you spent most of your days?

I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

It's been a long day.

Breathe.
Don't over think it.

This is just
a casual conversation.

Two athletes talking shop.

Like, tell me why you
started playing football.

Man. I started
playing because

it was the first place
that I really felt alive.

Whenever my feet
touched the grass,

it just felt right.

I don't know how best
to describe it.

I just know that
nothing had ever

made me feel
like that before.

There was this one time
when I was 8.

The essay prompt seems
pretty straightforward.

What's a story of
adversity you faced

as it relates to
one of your favorite films?

I actually think

I might have a new spin.
Can I run it by you?

That's what you're
paying me for. Shoot.

Ok. So,
I was thinking

I could write about
this rift

my best friend Jordan
and I had in high school

when we were competing
for the qb1 spot.

The title could be
something like

"are we bros, no mo'?

A tale of bros
and fast five."

Vin diesel's fast five?

Yes, when hobbs
was introduced.

A.k.a. My boy the rock.

Man, I don't know I didn't
put this together before,

but dom and hobbs
started off as enemies,

only to realize
they were more powerful

as allies.

Bro, that was literally
me and Jordan.

I mean, in our case,
it was kind of friends

to frenemies
to friends again, but

the metaphor
paints itself.

Why don't I take
this all in,

take a crack
at the outline,

and I'll get
back to you?

Sounds solid, bro.

I feel bad
about setting up that meeting.

I had no idea
she was gonna

ambush you like that.

I mean, I get that
she's upset

because it's her son,
but she does understand

that I'm here trying
to help, right?

Ok. There's a very
fine line

between "ally"
kind of help

and "savior"
kind of help.

Wait. You agree
with her?

I'm the poster child for
white savior syndrome?

That's not what
I said, Laura.

My point is,
it is a fine line

and because safron
doesn't really

know you personally,
it's easy to see

how from her perspective
you just coming in

trying to save
a community

that doesn't need
to be saved.

It needs resources.

Maybe she's right.

Maybe I shouldn't
be trying to help.

Not like this.

Ok, easy.

Nobody said that, either.

You are a part of
this community now, Laura.

You and Billy
live here.

It's a part of
who your kids are.

Just give everybody
a little more time

to get to know
the real you.

Not the D.A. they see
on their TV screens.

Then we can all come
together as a community,

then listen to what
we all really need

and see how we can
become that resource.

I opened this gym
almost 5 years ago

with some small savings
and a dream.

The first few years, we couldn't
get over 100 clients

and I was on the verge
of shutting down.

Materializing our dream...

So glad you
changed your mind

and decided to show.

Yeah. Hope I don't
regret it.

...Very
different approach.

Thanks to golden Angeles

wide receiver Spencer James,

grew to a couple hundred clients

in just a few months.

Spencer, would you care
to share a few words?

You're gonna
be great.

Hey, what changed
Spencer's mind, anyway?

Uh...

Less of a what,
more of a who.

Who is that?
That's davita.

Thank you.
Uh... This gym,

and Mickey, are a beautiful
reminder to all of us

to never stop dreaming.

There's always a path
to that dream.

It just might look
a little different

than you once thought.

My dream is to make it

to the NFL one day,

and today, a new friend
helped me remember

when I first started
dreaming that dream

back in pee wee ball.

I remember what it felt like.

So, I have an idea of what
all this means to you, Mickey,

and I am honored to play
even a small part

in helping you get this dream.

Thank you, man.

Olivia, right?

Hi. Um, have we met?

No, but Spencer
mentioned you

and I've seen you guys
around campus.

Hi. I'm davita.

Layla.
Nice to meet you.

You must be
the new friend

that Spencer mentioned.

Guilty. We were

recording his
Instagram video

and he
talked about how...

Sorry, there's
an IG video?

Yep. It's droppin' tonight.

Part of Spencer's
whole rebranding thing.

Rebranding?
Are we talking

about the same
Spencer?

It's a whole new world.

Branding, marketing.

It all helps
athletes reel in

N.I.I. Endorsement deals

and, in Spencer's case,
will help

have him back on
the field in no time.

Mm. It's funny.
As a coach's daughter,

I was taught that
hard work on the field

is what gets players
playing time,

not posting
thirst traps for likes.

Wow. Ok. Um, have you guys tried
the hors d'oeuvres?

Speaking from experience,

fan demand can influence
the depth chart.

Like I said, with n.I.L.,
it's a whole new world.

Hey. I see
you guys have met.

Yeah. It's been, um,
a real pleasure.

Whenever
my feet touched the grass,

it just felt right.

I don't know how
best to describe it.

I just know that
nothing had ever

made me feel like that before.

Hey. Uh, I thought
you were crashing

at the beach house
last night.

Uh, change of plans.

I, um... I was just tired.

Wanted to be home.

So she could watch
Spencer's video

a billion times

and drive us all crazy.

Sorry. I forgot you were
asleep down here.

- Wait,

is this about davita?

Who's davita?

Uh... spencer's new friend.

Ok. Um, ahem.

One day it won't
be awkward for us

to talk about this,
and today is

definitely not
that day, but

Spencer cares
about you.

So he met a new friend in college.
What's the big deal?

Ain't that what you supposed to do,
when you go to college?

It's true.
We're not, like,

in high school anymore and

our world is expanding.

I think it's healthy.

So, it's healthy
for my boyfriend

to be taking
major career advice

from some person
he barely knows?

Is it healthy for
my best friends

to not be able to coexist
in the same room?

We're coexisting now.

Ok, you know what?
Honestly, if you guys

are just gonna
treat this as a joke,

then let's just forget
the game night.

- Liv...
- No, seriously.

I mean, clearly,
I'm the only one

who cares about
everything changing

and not for
the better, so,

you guys do you
and I'll worry about myself.

You know, we don't
have to keep up this

monthly mother and son
brunch.

You're a busy man,
Spencer James.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

I'm always gonna
make time

for my moms, ok?

What's all that?

Your friend davita
reached out to me

for some early
football memories.

She said she's helping you
with your social media.

Wait. How'd she find you?

Twitter.

Man, that's girl's
resourceful.

But looking through
these photos

Has taken me on a journey

of my baby's
early days.

I was impressed
with your video

you posted, by the way.

Thanks.
Not everybody's a fan.

Uh-oh. Liv?

Yeah. Let's just say
Liv and davita

didn't exactly click.

Davita thinks that
boosting my social media

is a good way to get me
back on the field.

Liv disagrees and thinks
it steals focus

from the real work.

And what do you think?

I think that college ball
is a whole new world

and I'm still trying
to figure it out.

You know... I remember

when you were in
pop Warner

and you hurt your shoulder.

And you wanted to be
on that field so bad

you asked to be a kicker

because you said...

Playing was
all that mattered.

I don't know how that translate
to college football,

but I'm sure
you'll figure it out.

Oh, dude.
I thought we were meeting on campus.

I got practice.

Yeah. My bad.
I just

figured I needed
to do this now.

Uh, what-what's this?
Where's my outline?

I'm reimbursing my fee.

Look, I couldn't
pull it together,

and trust me,
that is the first time

I've said those words.

JJ, I don't know
anything about you,

other than you
play football,

you like to work out,
and you love the rock.

Bro, there's no way
my social media's

gonna show you
the real me.

For some reason,
I don't think

social media
is to blame.

What do you mean by that?

I mean, when was
the last time you faced an adversity?

I've been through
the wringer from time to time.

Specifically when
and how?

See, it's like
you haven't been through

anything real.

Well, thanks for
the refund.

I can take my
essay from here.

I was thinking of
using a lesser-known

rock movie like
"be cool" anyway.

I haven't seen it.
But... Good luck with that.

I don't need luck.
I got the rock.

I mean, it was
the only decision.

You know?
Carly and I had to show

a united front for the families

and a big public wedding

seemed like the right
message.

I don't disagree with that.

But one thing
I want to know, uh...

Hey, look, Liv,
I know things are weird

between Patience and I

and everything with us
this morning,

you know, that's what
got you upset,

but a forced game night
wasn't gonna

fix anything anyway,
so, how about

you and I just
grab dinner instead

and talk for real.

You know, everyone
thought Sonny was dead

when he went away for 9 months

and missed out on his wife
falling in love

with his best friend
and marrying him.

There's some good
life advice here.

I, uh, I have no idea
what you're talking about.

Soaps, they ain't
really my thing, to be honest.

Um, they be doing the most.
No offense.

Sounds like
you do, too.

- Excuse me?
- Shh.

It's about to get good.

Why am I here again?

Because I don't
think that

safron would've
agreed to meet

with me if I'd
asked her myself.

I just want to
be clear. Hey.

I only took
this meeting again

because I love grace James
like a sister.

Well, I
appreciate that.

Look, your son's
original case deserved

a more thorough review

and a fairer judgment,

and for that
I am truly sorry.

The bias in the system

is one of
the main reasons

that I stepped down
as D.A.

Ok.

I reviewed jameal's
original case

as well as his
current situation

and he's got
a really good chance

at getting
an early release

based on a history
of good behavior.

In fact, there's
no doubt in my mind

that he can get it.

So, I've
put together a list of

good criminal
defense attorneys

that can make that happen.

I don't want them.
I want you.

I'm confused, because
the last time we spoke,

you made it very clear
that neither you or

anyone in the community
would hire me.

You're different
than I expected,

and you owned
your mistake,

and you believe
in my son.

Besides, a judge
is more likely

to trust a woman
that looks like you

above anyone else.

Ah! Can you
guys believe

the audacity of
that dude raj?

Not helping me
with my outline,

saying I'm
lacking adversity.

Of all things. Me.

Yeah.
Overcoming privilege

is so hard
these days, right?

Look,
the only adversity I've

seen you go through is

crushing on Vanessa when
she didn't like you back

and having to share
the qb spot with Jordan last year.

And neither of those
are gonna cut it for a college paper.

- Nope.
- You guys for real?

After everything we've
been through together?

JJ, I mean,
you've been there for us,

which is what makes
you a great friend, but

how many times
have you come to us

with your own drama?

Yeah, and real talk, man,

I don't believe
you ain't been through nothing.

I think you're worried
that if people know,

they ain't gonna
see you as the cool,

fun, spread the love JJ,

which couldn't be
further from the truth.

Hey.

Um... can we talk?

Yeah.

I've been calling you
all afternoon.

I know.
I'm sorry. I got

called into the paper.

Um... plus I figured it'd

be better if we
talked face-to-face.

And I wanna
clear the air about

davita last night.

Look, I was gonna introduce
the two of y'all.

Everything happened
so fast.

I didn't even know
she was coming.

Why'd you change
your mind about coming?

Because davita
reminded me that

any publicity
is good publicity.

Well, she must be
quite the saleswoman then.

Because you hate
publicity, Spencer.

And social media.
And anything else

that distracts you
from the game.

I hate the idea
of not playing

in the game even more.

Liv, I know
this is different,

but it's time I started
thinking outside the box

since nothing else is
working with coach Garrett.

Yeah, but does he even
care about social media?

I don't know.
I'm just trying to

follow davita's lead
in all this.

She's an elite athlete
who's been where I am.

She might have been
where you are, but

she doesn't really know
who you are, Spencer.

And you're so
consumed with

trying to impress coach
Garrett by any means that...

I think that you're
starting to forget

who you are, too.

Phyllis walked
past Lenny's old

fishing haunt
to rescue your watch and

you returned home
on Jason and Carly's...

Hold up.
You been watching

"general hospital"
all night?

You know this show?

Yeah. It's
my grandma's favorite.

Yo, this stuff?

This stuff is
addictive, ok?

Can you believe this chick
Nina straight hijacked

9 months of Sonny's life
by making people think he was dead?

I'm surprised Carly
ain't kill her yet.

See, Carly is known
to slap a bitch

So, it'll be...
It'll be coming soon.

Wow. Yo... It's a shame
Liv isn't here

to see us getting along.

I mean, yeah,
sharing space with exes,

it ain't easy...

Nope.

But I kinda knew we'd

find our way back to being
friends again. Right?

Right. Friends.

After the ceremony
was over

and me and Carly went alone...

Ahem. My love
for the rock began...

Man, what is your
obsession with this guy?

Ok, he's the goat.

But just let me
finish. Please.

My love began when
he opened up

about his mother's
suicide attempt.

It's the reason he lives
every single day

with such purpose.

Summer before
my freshman year,

my uncle and I
almost died

in a car crash
in Hawaii.

He'd been drinking.

Everyone thought
I spent the summer

living it up
on a beach, but

truth is,
I was recovering,

and it was the rock's
testimony about his mom

that... stuck with me
and got me through.

It's why I live each day
to the fullest

and focus on the joy
and the positive.

But I guess I missed
part of his lesson.

He was brave enough to
share his truth with the world

and... I wasn't capable
of doing that.

Even with
my closest friends.

Like them knowing my life
wasn't perfect fun all the time

would change something,
you know.

It's stupid, but...

No, I get it.

I'm a queer man
from a traditional Indian family.

Sometimes,
sharing our truth,

whatever it is,

it's one of the hardest
eggs to crack.

Well, I-I took another
stab at the paper.

Ahem. C-Can you
give it a read?

I'd be happy to.

Thanks.

Good morning.

You look
mighty chipper.

I guess you and your
friends worked things out.

Wait, so, you been
eavesdropping on me

instead of
watching your soaps?

Last I checked,
it's my room,

and I can listen
to whatever I want.

Ok. True.
Uh, but, yes,

me and my ex are
working things out.

I mean,
things were actually

pretty good between us
this morning.

Word of advice
from a woman

who's been through life?

Please.

Sit with the uncomfortable

and don't be in a rush

to try to fix things.

That's something
my girl

Carly corinthos
could never do.

Wait, so, you saying
that if Carly

wasn't in such a rush
to try to fix things,

thinking her mob boss
husband was dead,

that she wouldn't have
ended up with two husbands?

Somebody's been watching
"general hospital."

It's been on in
the background. Whatever.

I... I'm gonna make
a phone call,

so, excuse me.
I'll be right back.

Yeah,
the problem is

she wants me because
I'm white,

not because
I'm the best

attorney for
the job.

I mean, as a mother

of two black teens,
I get it, but...

Uhh. Baby, no buts.

You said that you
wanted to be an ally.

Safron told you exactly
how to step up.

Sure, she was
a bit pointed,

but at the end
of the day,

do you think you
can get her son out?

I... know I can.

Then you gotta
be the ally

she's telling you she needs

and bring that boy home.

You're right.

You're absolutely right.

All right, what's up
with the mass summons?

Look, we've all been

going through a lot lately.

A lot is changing
and that ain't easy.

Relationships are changing.

Folks are trying
to find boundaries

with their colleague,
who's also their roommate,

who's also their best friend.

We got people trying
to figure out

how to handle their
bubbles expanding

to include others.

Look, change is uncomfortable.
Growth is uncomfortable.

Hell, adulting is uncomfortable.

So, our instinct is to rush it

and try to fix it, but

it's part of our journey.

For all of us.

So, we have to learn to sit

in the uncomfortable,

me included,

and trust that

our family is strong enough
to weather it.

Coop's right.
I know I am.

We do not want to end up
with two husbands.

Wait, what?
Watching too much

"general hospital."

Thanks for coming.

Listen, don't take
this the wrong way,

but that video,
the social media stuff,

it's not gonna get me
back on the field.

I mean, I get it from
an influencer's perspective,

but... a wide out
is only as good as

they last game.

Not the sneaker deal
they hope to secure.

I gotta stay true
to who I am.

Gotta do this my way.

You said your issue was
you were invisible to coach Garrett,

but the truth is
you stopped seeing yourself.

The real point
of this video

was to change
your opinion

of what you're
capable of,

not landing
some partnership.

Hold up. You knew what
you been doing all along?

Have you checked your
video posts recently?

You've got hundreds of
likes and comments

pouring in from people
all over the world.

When we met 3 days ago,
all you did was

doubt you could get
back on the field.

All these people
think you can.

Finally, you know
you can, too.

Now all you have
to do is convince

one more person.

Adams.

Come in.

- Need more suit approvals?
- Not today.

I got word from
JJ's professor.

He resubmitted a paper
that brought his grade up.

According to JJ,
that wouldn't have been possible

without you.

Initiative goes a long
way with me, Adams.

Thank you.

One more thing.

You won't be free for
Jersey pickup on Saturday.

You'll be shadowing me
on the sidelines.

- Wait, seriously?
- Yes.

But... I don't want to hear
a word out of you.

You stand there.
You learn.

Quiet as my shadow
on the ground.

You got some laundry
to do or something?

Yup.

Hey. Hard at work?

I figured out a pitch

for my next story at
the "L.A. tribune online."

Oh. What are you thinking?

Uh... I want to examine
the potential detriments of n.I.L.

And the burden
that it brings

to college athletes.

That's a change
of pace for you.

I mean, n.I.L.'S
a whole new world

and not all good,
contrary to what

some people may think.

So, this is
about davita.

I thought you
and Spencer were good.

We are, and this has

nothing to do with her.

N.i.I. Is a hot topic

and uncharted territory.

I mean, as a journalist,
this is exactly

the type of story that
I should be going after.

- Hey.
- Hey. I missed a text from you?

No. I was just
at the beach

and I figured
I'd stop by.

I read your paper
and was blown away.

For real.
So much depth and humility.

That means a lot.
Thanks, man.

And as much as
I hate to admit it,

I might have to check out
"be cool."

Well, then you're
just in time, brother.

I don't understand.

JJ, are you ready?
The movie's cued up.

Hey, there's room
for one more

if you wanna join
me and the boys.

Yeah!

Fellas, meet
my man raj.

Nice to meet you.

Have a seat, man.
Grab a drink.

JJ, how many times
have you seen this movie?

Spencer, what do you want?

I'ma make this
quick, sir.

I want to switch
to special teams.

- Why?
- Because I was reminded

that change ain't bad

and that there's nothing
more important to me

than getting a chance
to play,

even if that means
playing for a few

seconds at a time.

Plus, from what
I can see,

we could use the help.

Look, at the end
of the day,

I just want to be
an asset to you

in any way
you see fit.

Besides... it wouldn't
be my first time.

I used to kick ass
on special teams back in the day.

I need you in the special teams
meeting room.

45 minutes.

Don't be late.

Yes, sir.

Greg, move your head.