All language subtitles for All American Homecoming - 2x12

Arizona Zervas: ? Baby, hop
in the drop of my new car ?

? Can't stop, won't stop,
you a new star ?

? Shine so bright,
but you stunt so hard ?

? Got 'em like, Oh, my Lord ?

? Baby, hop in
the drop of my new car ?

? Can't stop, won't stop,
you a new star ?

? Shine so bright,
but you stunt so hard ?

? Got 'em like,
Oh, my Lord... ?

Thea Mays,

you have
a special delivery

from the Black and Red
Masquerade Ball.

Thank you, mysterious
messenger person.

You look very,
very handsome.

Cam, whispering: Thank you.

Arizona Zervas:
? They be talkin' crazy ?

? But we fine either way ?

? I don't give a damn, I'm just
tryin' to get the cake ?

? So let me take you home... ?

"Our magical masquerade
awaits. Love, Damon."

Arizona Zervas: ? Can't stop,
won't stop, you a new star ?

? Shine so bright,
but you stunt so hard ?

? Got 'em like, Oh, my Lord ?

? Baby, hop in the drop
of my new car ?

? Can't stop, won't stop,
you a new star ?

? Shine so bright,
but you stunt so hard ?

? Got 'em like, Oh, my Lord ?

Simone: Hey, Jordan.
Um, it's me.

I heard about
what happened and...

I just wanted to call and say
that I'm really sorry.

I'm here,
me and your Bringston fam.

Um, we're here for you
and for Liv, so...

yeah.

Bye.

I just wish there was more
that I could say and do.

I know, but
how are you?

I am.

I just need to focus

on getting Keisha's
choreography down, so...

We're
working nonstop...

trying to get
this ball together,

and each pledge
has to host

an alumni that's in town
for the event.

How have things been
with Damon?

You know, since the
"Let's be friends" gate?

Fine.

Everything is fine.

Mm-hmm.

[Knock on door]

Nathaniel Hardin,

you have
a special delivery

from the Black and Red
Masquerade Ball.

OK. Period.

Oh, I'm loving whatever
that was. [Chuckles]

Fundraiser for
the Masquerade Ball.

So, your date
can get you a gift,

a note, or whatever.

Well, looks like
I got a letter.

"Roses are red,
violets are blue,

"I'll see you at the dance,

I'll be the gentleman
in blue."

Doesn't say
who it's from.

Hmm. Well,
it sounds to me

like you got a little
secret admirer.

[Snaps fingers]
? Get it, get it, uh! ?

Hey, bro.
Check this out.

Vintage stretch limo.
We showin' up
and showin' out

to the masquerade ball
in style.

About that.
I'm not going.

But I'll still
give you my half.

Look, I appreciate that,
but what's with you
canceling last minute?

Well, when we made
the plans,

I was with Thea.

Now I'm not.

I mean,
I'm not with anybody.

So, don't feel like
third-wheeling.

Oh. We can
find you a date.

Ah. Nah, thank you.
I'm good, bro.

But look--have fun
at the masquerade ball.

Probably be lit.

OK. Gonna get him a date.

Marcus: OK, everybody's
gearing up for
the masquerade ball.

It's a shame that we
missed out on our moment

when we were
students here.

When the minors call,
you gotta answer.

My dress, though,
was to die for.

[Both chuckle]
Yes.

Any word from HR?

As a matter of fact,
they said

as long as our
personal relationship

pre-dated
our business one...

Which it does.

dating shouldn't
be an issue.

But it's the optics
that still worry me.

Look, you know,
we're getting ahead
of ourselves.

We don't even know
where this is going.

We haven't even dated
in, like, 17 years.

So, maybe
we start there.

A date could be nice.

Tomorrow.

OK.

Leave everything
up to me.

Thea: Hey. I'm not
sure what the rule is

with exes and jewelry,

but I just thought
I should give this
back to you.

Yeah, uh...Thea,
this is my bad.

No, no. For real.
Um...

like, I put this
in place when we
were together

and forgot to
cancel it after we--

No, I figured. But
the necklace is stunning.

You did really good.

Thanks.

Look, I don't know
the rules on...

exes and jewelry
either,

but my rule is if
I get you something,

well, you keep it.

No. I can't.

Look, Thea, I insist.

Really, it's yours, like,
and whenever you wear it,

I know you'll
look amazing in it.

Thank you.

All right. Uh,
I'll see you around.

OK. See ya.

[Cell phone chimes]

Sorry I'm late.

Thea, you good?

Not anymore. Um...

well...

Man: Is that you?
Thea: Mm-hmm.

Who is the little
girl next to you?

Grand Slam winner
Iris McDonald.

Yeah, and that's me
beating her.

I didn't even
remember that

until my mom found this.

Wow. Huh.
That's dope.

She's a world champion,
and I'm here

talking to you.
No offense.

None taken.
I get it.

Look, I'm graduating,

and I'll be hitting
the pro circuit soon.

You are a sophomore
coming back from a injury
stronger than ever.

So, maybe you getting
that photo is a sign.

That I should go pro?

Yes. Sign up
for a Challenger.

See how you stack up
against the pros.

Yeah, but if I do that,
I'd essentially be saying

that I'm leaving
the Bringston team.

And what's
the alternative?

Stay here and talk about
your glory days when
you beat a champion?

Uh, Ms. Morgan?

Hi. I'm Simone Hicks,

and on behalf of PKZ,

I'll be your host
this weekend.

It's nice to
meet you, Simone.

Nice to meet you, too.
Uh, I'll be at
your disposal 24/7,

so, if there's anything
that you'll need

when you're on campus,
just, you know.

Off the jump, I do
need a few things.

For you to call me Charlotte
and for you to relax.

I know your dean of
pledges told you

to cater to
my every need,

but I won't be able
to see if you're
truly PKZ material

if you're running my errands
and carrying my bags.

OK. Period.
So, how do we start?

With coffee and with you
telling me about you
and where you're going.

It's been
a trying season,

but I am 4-1 in singles,

and I was voted Academic
Athlete of the week.

Is that all you're about?
Tennis?

Is there nothing else?

What's your 3-year plan?

I don't know, but
I'm still a freshman,

so, there's
still some time.

OK. It's almost May.

Do you even know what
you're doing this summer?

I--I--
I didn't, but I...

PKZ wants leaders, Simone.

You have to think ahead.

Plan, then execute.

If you can't
or won't do that,

then PKZ isn't for you.

No, I'm PKZ material.
I just--

You've been avoiding
my calls, texts, and emails.

I was about to try
carrier pigeon next.

Lando: Charlotte,
what are you doing here?

I'm here for
the masquerade ball.

Lando:
Wait. Simone?

How do you know
my sister?

And you clearly know
my brother.

How well do you two
know each other?

So, you don't have
any plans for the future,

but your present is about

breaking PKZ rules
while on line.

Is that right?

OK, instead of
terrorizing one of
your pledges,

how about we get
to why you've been
blowing up my phone?

You haven't submitted
any photos to apply for
the masquerade ball photo job.

Lando: Yeah.
I texted, I emailed,

and I'm
telling you in person:
I'm not interested.

Simone: Wait. Lando,
you're a photographer?

He is,
and a damn good one, too.

Lando, these are
really good.

See, Orlando?
Simone can see

you have a natural talent
that you're letting
go to waste.

I am using my talent
the way I see fit.

Why is that
so hard to grasp?

We'll continue this
later on.

I have somewhere to be.
Simone, internship options.

Be prepared to discuss
those later, too.

Until then, try and get
my hard-headed brother

to see reason.

[Sighs]
Well, your sister is, uh...

A lot. Yeah.

Charlotte operates at
a 10 at all times.

Well, I need to make
a good impression, so,

she wants you to submit
these photos.

Could you help
a sista out, please?

Yeah, no can do. But...

there was something
I wanted to give you.

I know 'cause of
PKZ rules,

you can't bring a date
to the ball, but, um...

maybe you
can save me a dance.

Definitely.

[Pop music playing]
Keisha: Yes.

[Cam chuckles]

Keisha: OK. OK, we go
back around the other way.

[Sighs]
We've been at this
for 30 minutes.

Well, putting in the time
makes it perfect.

You're stressing on it.
Your choreography
is fire, babe.

There's a reason
why PKZ and KEK

hired you
for this dance.

It's just my first paid gig.
I just really
want it to be good.

Let's try it one more time.

OK.

[Cell phone chimes]
Oh, hold up.

Oh, I'm sorry, babe.
I gotta go.

More KEK deliveries.

I thought you
were done with that.

I guess there's
a few more. I'm sorry.

I'll catch you later
at dance rehearsal.

-Yeah.
-OK.

Good. You got my text,
and you're on time.

Yeah, um,
you call it a text,

I call it
emotional blackmail.

All I said was
that it would mean

a lot to
your big brother J.R.

to have you
at the ball,

and how he hasn't
asked anything of you

since finding you again
after all these years.

Yup, that's--that's
the emotional blackmail part.

Whatever you
want to call it.

You're here and
all you have to lose
is a fun night out.

So, here's how
it's going down.

You have 3 dates,

3 locations,
30 minutes apiece.

Wait. So, I only have
30 minutes to decide?

Damon, the event
is tomorrow.

You don't have time
to make a love connection.

Date details are
now in your texts...
[Cell phone chimes]

and you can
thank me later.

Yeah. OK.

Also, fix your face.
Vamonos.

Woman: You're a Pisces?
Damon: Yeah.

That's gonna be
a problem.

I usually don't
vibe with Pisces.

Sorry.

Woman 2: My followers
don't play,

so you're gonna have
to win them over, too.

What do you like
most about me?

I mean,
I just met you, so...

So, who's your favorite
player of all time?

The Griffeys,
of course.

I mean, what other
father/son duo

played together
in pro sports history?

OK. I see you.

All right.
Tell me your exact
time of birth,

and I may be able
to salvage this

if I know your moon
and rising.

Uh, I don't know what time
I was born. Sorry.

Well, can't you,
like, text your mom
or something?

This is important.

And...?

You're confident.

Wow! You already see
the real me.

Y'all, drop a comment

if you think we make
a cute couple.

[Chuckles]

Woman 3: I see you, too.

Sub 2.00 ERA,

leading the conference
in strikeouts,

a WHIP of 0.89.

So, you did
your research. Heh.

Oh, yeah. And I can
upgrade you like Beyonce.

But first we gotta
work on that curveball.

Excuse me
for a second.

Oh, yeah.

Just--I got a text.

? The world is yours ?

? Oh, oh, oh, oh
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ?

? Tell me what you wanna do,
where you wanna go ?

? Said it's on you
if you don't know ?

? The world is yours ?

-? No stopping you ?
-? The world is yours ?

-? No stopping you ?
-? The world is yours ?

What's up with Damon
and discount Rihanna?

I don't know.
I hadn't noticed.

Mm-hmm. Then what
you're looking at

must be real important.

Well, I'm just wondering
how someone

I used to eat for lunch is

winning millions of dollars
on the pro circuit.

Mm. Compare and despair
is a dangerous game.

You're right
where you need to be,

and when you
don't need to be here
anymore, you'll know.

Yeah. You're a good friend.

I know.
[Laughs]

Nathaniel Hardin,
you have a very
special delivery.

Who is this from?

Mm-mm.

[Sighs]
Ahem.

"Dust off those
glass slippers

"and bring
your best smile

"'cause this
Prince Charming

wants to see his
Cinderella's smile."

He says
he'll be wearing
a rose in his lapel.

Oh, that is so romantic,

if you're into
that kind of thing.

I really, really am.

What would make it better

is if you would come
to the ball with me.

You know what? Whatever.

I'm in. Let's do it.

We're gonna eat
them girls up.

-Yes!
-They not ready.

Charlotte:
What about this one?

You'd learn
sports marketing

from agents
and retired
pro athletes.

Uh...
[Exhales]

I don't think marketing's
really my thing.

I've given you 5 options
for summer internships,

and none of them
are right?

Simone, work with me.

I know.
I'm trying, but I'm sorry.

None of these
are speaking to me.

Simone,
I'm a senior manager at
a Fortune 500 company.

All I need to do is make
one call and you're in.

Just pick something.

Uh...

At least tell me
which one of
Lando's photos

you like best.

Charlotte, I told you
he still said no.

My brother
doesn't always know
what's best for him.

He seemed
pretty clear to me.

You know what?
I'm pulling rank.

As your potential
big sister,

help me pick out
photos to submit.

Bro, so, you didn't like
any of the women

Gabby sent your way?

[Door closes]
No. I didn't.

All you did was
waste Gabby's time.

I told you that
I wasn't feeling
the masquerade ball.

You want to tell me why?

Hmm. Simone. You know
she's gonna be there,

and you'd rather
sit around here

and drown in
your feelings for her?

Yeah, well, I'm drowning
because of you.

What the hell
are you talkin' about?

Your advice not to
tell Simone how I felt,

that was trash, bro.

Then why'd you listen?

Exactly. 'Cause you know my
trash advice was the move.

And getting out of this
funk and going to a dope
event is the move, too.

You keep thinking that you
know what's best for me,

and you just don't, J.,
all right?

So, I'm gonna need
you just to stay out
of my business, bro.

All right, bro.
You got it.

[Door opens and closes]

Oh, Ms. McCalla.
A moment?

Keisha: Hi, Dr. Pace.
Dr. Pace: Is it true that

you're choreographing
the dance for
the masquerade ball?

Yeah, the planning
committee saw

my Black Joy Day dance,

and they thought
that I could bring

a unique
perspective, so...

As I'm sure you're aware,
professional choreographing

outside of class
is against the rules.

No, I know.
I just thought that

since this was
a Bringston thing...

Rules are rules,
no matter who it's for.

Dr. Pace, I promise
nothing like this
will ever happen again.

I know it won't,
because this is
the final straw.

You've officially
failed my class.

I hope this opportunity
is worth it.

[Line ringing]

[Knock on door,
door opens]

PKZ offered me
the photographer job.

Oh. Congrats.

My guess,
Charlotte submitted

my photos
behind my back.

And please tell me
that you didn't have
anything to do with this.

I maybe helped her
pick out some photos.

After I specifically
said I wasn't interested.

Lando, what was I
supposed to do?

I need to make a good
impression with her.

PKZ means a lot to me.

So, if you get into PKZ,
is this how it's gonna be?

You choosing what
Charlotte wants
over how I feel?

Ain't nobody gonna
focus on you.
I'm gonna focus on me.

Is this really
that deep to you?

No one is forcing you
to take this job, Lando.

Except they are.
Charlotte told
the whole family.

Now everybody
pressuring me.

Because they know you
love photography, Lando.

Why won't you just
take a chance?

Because sometimes
when your passion
becomes your profession,

it changes it for you,
and I don't want that.

You struggle with being
in the spotlight.

Maybe your resistance
with sharing your work

is because you're afraid
it'll bring attention
that you don't want.

Wow.

So, you go behind my back
and conspire with my sister

to get me a job
I don't even want,

and now you
psychoanalyzing me.

Maybe you and Charlotte
really are sisters.

[Scoffs]

You know what?
I think I had enough

of the Johnson
siblings today, so,

if you don't mind,
I gotta go to
dance rehearsal.

Cam: Hey, Lou, my guy,
your two left feet

got you wobbling
out there.

Wobble! That should be
your line name.

OK, Milli Vanilli.
Get it?

'Cause you can sing.

Right. I can.
They couldn't.

Perry: Bro, you dug deep
for that reference.

How old are you really?
Cam: Right!

Uh, Kesh. Hey.
You good?

Yeah, I'm fine.
Let's run through it.

5, 6, 7, 8.

Cam, you're on
the wrong side.

Cam: No, I'm not.
Keisha: Just do it again.

5, 6, 7, 8.

OK, you're a half a beat
too slow now.

What the hell are you doing?

Simone: No, it wasn't--
Keisha: Well, Maybe if you

spent more time focusing
on learning the steps

instead of playing around
with your little friends,

it would look better.

Keisha, I was the one
that messed up, not Cam.

It's gonna be dope, OK?

My bad. Y'all are--

y'all are gonna be great.

Simone's right. Um,

I'll see all y'all later.

Well, y'all can go.

Cam, can I talk
to you real quick?

Nah. I think you've
done that enough.

Look, I don't know
what's going on with you,

but whatever it is,
ain't it.

Man: Dr. Amara Patterson,
you have a very, very
special delivery.

Oh. Uh...

[Chuckles]

thank you.

Thea: Well, that's
a beautiful dress, Dr. P.

I guess fairy tales

are for university
presidents, too.

You know, Thea, I've been
meaning to check on you,

but I didn't want
to intrude.

I know this last semester
has been trying for you.

If you ever need an ear...

Thank you.

Actually, I have--

I've been wondering
about something.

Sit.

OK, so I've recovered
from my injury,

and I'm playing the best
tennis of my life,

and now I'm
contemplating
maybe going pro.

Oh. That's a big step.

Yeah. Ready
for another one?

I've been working a lot
on this in therapy,

and I'm
finally realizing

that being
excellent in tennis

doesn't have to
come at the cost

of everything else
in my life,

and I can
have love and be
the best on the court.

I miss Damon...

and I think
it was a mistake

breaking up
with him,

but telling him that
is really scary.

I hear you,
but sometimes

the things
worth fighting for are

the very things
that scare us the most.

[Doorknob rattles]

Cam: Hey, bro,
what is that...

workout number 3
today?

Yeah. So?

Well, clearly the latest
whatever with Simone

is hitting different.

[Scoffs]
Bro, you don't even know
what you're talking about.

There was a kiss,
and then y'all

just decided
to be friends.

I hear Keisha and Nate
talk about y'all a lot.

Yeah.

Well, Keisha and Nate
don't know

what they're
talking about

because it's Simone who
just wants to be friends.

You want more?

Doesn't matter
what I want anymore,

all right, Cam?

That doesn't
sound healthy.

Change of plans,
my guy.

You punked out
a little.

Tell Simone how
you really feel.

Look, just because I'm going
through stuff right now

does not mean that
I'm punking out.

You ain't being
yourself for a minute.

Stand in your truth.

Let it never be said
that you

didn't shoot
your shot honestly.

The Damon Sims I know,

the one who gets
on my damn nerve,

speaks his mind.

You're right, bro.

I'm gonna tell her
how I feel when she
gets back from the ball.

No. Don't wait.
Go to the ball.
Tell her there.

I'm telling you,
once you step

onto that
ballroom floor,

it's gonna feel
like magic.

[String quartet playing]

Cam, voice-over: You're gonna
feel like anything is possible.

Soak that in, bro.

Embrace the magic because
you're not just telling her

that you want to be with her,

you're telling her that you want
a future together.

Cam, voice-over: You'll know
when the moment is right.

It'll be right there.

Damon:
Excuse me, my lady.

I must have the pleasure
of making your acquaintance.

I'm Samuel.

Hello. I'm...

Desiree.

Ah. Well, lovely
to meet you, Desiree.

So, um, did you
come alone?

-Afraid so...
-Mm.

and I see you are
without a companion.

Um, yes, for now,

but I was hoping
to change that.

I know we've
only just met,

but when I think about
my life and my future...

I see you in it.

Well, that's a shame.

Desiree is all for
living in the moment.

Damon, you good?

Yeah. I'm fine,
and that was Samuel.

Hey, Simone,
we need you

for the final run-through.

Simone:
Oh. Um, well, it was
nice meeting you, Samuel.

Uh, you, too, Des--
Desiree.

? That is
good enough for me ?

? I think we
both agree... ?

Well, you both look
very beautiful.

So do you.

Enough to justify
these heels?

Totally.

OK. Well, if
you'll excuse me,

I have to go
find someone.

? ...you in my grip... ?

Well, you ready to find
your mystery man?

Oh, there's no point.

Everybody here has
flowers on their lapel.

-Oh.
-Ohh.

-Another one?
-Another one.

"Roses are red.
Violets are blue.

"Find the flowers
on my mask.

I'm waiting
for you."

OK. Go get your man.

Imma go
get him, girl. Mm!

Ha ha!

You haven't said a word
to Damon all night.

The way you've been
staring at him,

you better hope your face
don't freeze that way.

What's up?

Well, apparently, I
gave him trash advice
about his love life.

Now, you know I need
more details than that.

His feelings
for Simone resurfaced
in a major way,

and I told him,
"Put that on ice."

His dad just passed,
plus a relationship

going wrong with
Damon and Simone

would wreck our
Bringston friend family.

But you don't know if it
would've gone wrong or not,

and it's really
not your business...

-Well--
-And, finally...

What was that for?

For not telling me the tea
on Damon and Simone.

If I had known, I would've
never tried to fix him up.

Why not? You were just
trying to help him out.

Leaving Damon alone
is the best way
to help him out.

Plus, the way he's been
staring at Simone tonight,

that's something
deeper than heartbreak.

Now, make things
right with Damon

before the face he's
making at you freezes.

? Oh oh ?

? Ooh ooh ?

? I know what you've
been feeling ?

? For a long time ?

? Time... ?

Thea:
Hey, can we talk?

Uh, you look...
amazing. Heh.

Thank you.

Uh, heh.
Do you want to...?
Come on.

Yeah. Heh heh.

So I have been
thinking a lot

about my life

and, um, what
I want out of it

and if I've made
the right decisions.

Someone like you,
when they make decisions,

they don't look back.

Someone like that lives
their life with no regrets.

Our breakup, I think
that was a mistake.

I mean, I know you
had your reasons.

Yeah, and at the time,
those reasons felt right,

but not anymore.

I'm just not in the right
headspace for this.

A lot has changed for me...

-Oh, I know.
-in the past two weeks, and--

I know, I know.

You dad just died,
and I can help
you through that.

Look, hey, it's not
just that, all right? I'm--

I'm dealing with
a lot right now, Thea.

I think it's important

that I process
all of it for myself,

but I will always
care about you, Thea,

but I think you made
the right call.

Man: All right, all right,
everybody.

The masquerade dance performance
is starting now.

[Monica's "Street Symphony"
playing]

Monica: ? Oh, oh, oh ?

? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes ?

? Oh, yes ?

? Ah, ah ?

? Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah ?

? Ooh, ooh, ooh ?

? Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes ?

? Am I worth it to you, baby? ?

? Never thought I'd be
afraid to trust ?

? Somebody that I love so much ?

? If I can get him out
of the streets ?

? Then he could
come back to me ?

? Now I see that
there ain't no us ?

? Baby, to me,
that's a definite plus ?

? If I can't get
you out of the streets ?

? Then you don't need
to be with me ?

? Never thought I'd be
afraid to trust ?

? Somebody
that I love so much... ?

I think we
need to talk.

Think I owe you
an apology.

You do,
but that can wait.

Right now, let's
do the damn thing.

Monica: ? Now I see that
there ain't no us ?

? Baby, to me,
that's a definite plus ?

? If I can't get
you out of the streets ?

? Then you don't need
to be with me ?

[Applause and cheering]

[Music playing]

Marcus: Amara,
you look--wow.

Right back at you.

Why, thank you.
[Chuckles]

[Pouring]

All right.
To new beginnings.

Mm.

Look, Amara,

I'm not asking
for a clean slate.

I'm asking for
a chance to show you

that I'm not the man
who disappears anymore.

I'm the man who stays.

[Dru Hill's "Beauty" playing]

Ha ha. Marcus...

Dru Hill? Ha ha!

Ha ha ha!

That was our song.
Boy, did you do this?

That was me,
that was me.

Ha ha ha ha!

? Sorry,
didn't notice you there ?

? Then again,
you didn't notice me ?

? So we'll remain passersby ?

? Until the next time we speak ?

? I hope that I can
make you mine ?

? 'Fore another man
steals your heart... ?

You can't leave
before our dance.

Who are you?

It's more romantic
this way.

[India Shawn's "Too Sweet"
playing]

Shawn: ? You can't blame it
on the alcohol ?

? We both know
what you came here for ?

? You got me doin' rounds
'round your thoughts ?

? Tell me what you want,
oh, oh, oh ?

? You're good with your lips,
you feel right ?

? Your words took me places
at the right time ?

? Now you're cold 'cause
you ain't felt a soul so free ?

? Guess that's 'cause
you ain't met a woman like me ?

? Who love too sweet... ?

[Applause]

Honey, if that
was our first dance,

then I'm not ready...

for the re--

Shawn: ? I know that
you're weak, I see ?

? I'm too sweet,
that's what you love 'bout me ?

? I'm too sweet,
that's why you can't reply ?

? I'm too sweet,
that's what you love 'bout me ?

? I know that you're weak,
I see ?

? It should be simple... ?

Charlotte and
the rest of your family

finally got their way?

Yeah, only because
I realized you were right.

I was living in fear,
and I owe it to myself

to see what I can make
of photography,

so...I'm sorry.

I owe you
an apology, too.

I was using you to get
in good with Charlotte,

and the more
she pressed me

to think
about my future,

the more
I ran from it.

Why?

My mom planned
my whole life,

so nothing I ever
wanted mattered.

Now that you have
the power to decide,

you're scared you're gonna
make the wrong choices.

Choosing Bringston
over Stanford

was scary enough.

I get that,
but the discovery
can be exciting.

Ain't that what
college is all about,

finding yourself?

You know,
I actually liked

learning something
new about you.

-Yeah?
-Mm-hmm.

Then you're gonna
love what comes next.

[NOVO, Merezz & Tamer Hegab's
"Little Bit" playing]

NOVO: ? No, no, no, no ?

I'm an incredible dancer.

-Oh, really?
-Mm-hmm.

NOVO: ? No, no, no, no ?

We'll see
about that.

NOVO: ? Understand, understand ?

? There ain't nothing
you can do about it ?

? Flip my main, that's my way ?

? There ain't nothing
you can do about it ?

? That's the way
I've been played ?

? Like you brought it
out of me ?

? Spend my time drinking far ?

? When it's bright,
I'm out to see... ?

J.R.: Damon.

Man, I'm sorry.

You told me how you
felt about Simone.

I should've
supported you,

not discouraged you.

I appreciate that,
man, for real.

So what changed
your mind?

Heh! Gabby. Heh.

What changed your mind

about coming to
the masquerade ball?

Oddly...Cam.

Ha! I'm gonna need
that story later.

Yeah. I came
to talk to Simone,

and I had my moment,
bro, but...

just couldn't
go through with it.

I don't know why.

You were afraid
that if she

didn't return
your feelings,

you'll lose one
of your best friends.

Yeah, and you put
that in my head.

And I was wrong
because truth is,

you and Simone have
never been just friends,

not since the first day
on the quad.

Your feelings have been
so much more than that.

Guess at this point,

I ain't got
nothing to lose.

And everything to gain,
and she might just
return your feelings.

I won't know until
I put it out there.

Listen, that's the only way
you'll be able to move on,

and no matter what happens,
I'll be here to listen.

[Both chuckle]

So are we gonna talk,

or are we just gonna dance
until our feet fall off?

Sure. You can start
by telling me

why you sonned me
in front of everyone.

I really needed you
this weekend,

and then suddenly,
it felt like all your
new friends came first.

That's not even
a little true.

I always show up
for you, Kee, always.

I know,
but for an organization

you joined just
for scholarships,

you spend
a lot of time with them.

Yeah, sure.

I originally joined
KEK for the money,

but I found something
I didn't think I'd find

after football--
a brotherhood.

KEK gave that back
to me,

and I'm not
gonna apologize

for wanting that
for myself.

And you shouldn't
have to.

I'm really
happy for you.

Dr. Pace really
got me in my head.

Man, if I never hear
that woman's name again,

it'll be too soon.

What'd she do now?

She said she's
gonna flunk me

because students
can't take paid gigs.

For real?
Can she even do that?

I don't know. Apparently, she
can do whatever she wants.

Nah. My girl is
way too good
to go out like that.

Come on. We're
gonna find a way
out of this, OK?

? It never gets easier... ?

Simone: Um, Charlotte,

can I talk to you
for a second?

I love tennis.

I believe
it's my future,

but I'm really
excited to see

what else is
out there for me,

and I'd love it
if you were there

guiding me
along the way.

I love everything about
what you just said,

and once you cross,
you'll not only have

a big sister
but a mentor for life.

Period.

I'll e-mail you my top 5
summer internship options,

and we can talk
about them next week?

Absolutely.
I'll be in touch.

And whatever you
said to Orlando,

I've never
seen him so happy

to pick up a camera.

Thank you.

So what
could possibly have

the most beautiful
girl in the room

looking so sad?

I'm not sad,
just deep in thought.

Well, if you're willing,
I have a bag full of pennies

for even
just one thought.

OK.

Um, I took a chance

and fought
for love tonight.

It didn't
go well, but--

Sorry to hear that.

It's OK, you know?
I took a shot,

and now I have the
closure I need...

and, um,
as for tennis,

I'm gonna sign up
for a Challenger Match,

and if it goes well,
I'm going pro.

Well, I guess there's
only one thing left

to do from here.

What?

Dance with me.
Just one dance, Thea.

-OK.
-Yeah?

Fine. Ha ha!

Hi, Dr. Pace.

So...

I just wanted
to let you know,

I had the
Masquerade Committee

donate my choreography
fee to charity.

That's very kind,
Ms. McCalla,

but I'm afraid
that's a technicality.

You still
accepted payment.

Well, technically,
no, I didn't.

I never touched it.

They donated it,
not me,

so unless you
have something else

you want
to fail me for...

Guess I'll see you
in class, then.

I guess so.

That was a night
I won't soon forget.

Yeah.

Well, good things come
to those who wait.

I guess so.

Good night, Amara.

Who says the night
has to end?

? Oh, like a rocket
through the white ?

? Ripped from a feeling ?

? All right, all right ?

? Tonight what I
don't want to do is numb ?

? 'Cause I can't
really feel it ?

? Oh, my, oh, my ?

[Cell phone vibrates and chimes]

? When the sky starts
turning black ?

? Don't get lost in that ?

? The dark
won't last forever... ?

Well, Samuel...

[Chuckles]

I didn't think
I was gonna see you
again tonight.

Actually, um, heh!

Damon was hoping that
he could talk to Simone,

if you didn't mind.

Oh, God.

Why do I get the feeling
you're gonna say

we can't go back
to being friends?

I haven't been
completely honest

about my feelings.

Truth is, I love you.

I've always loved you.

I loved you since
I stole your phone

at homecoming
two years ago.

I want more, Simone,

but if you don't,
I'll respect that.

Choice is yours.

? Ooh, ooh, wait ?

? Ooh, ooh, wait ?

? Ooh, ohh, till the stars
come back to us ?

Greg,
move your head.