(Bridgestone jingle music)
(mellow guitar music)
(Mike sighs)
- Okay, here's some juice.
There you go.
- [Mike] I'm Michael, but
everyone calls me Mike.
That's my little sister, Faith.
- Mom, Mike has my pen.
- [Mike] She's a pain.
- Honey, stop harassing
him and you know what?
I'm going to make this to go
so you can eat it
in the car, okay?
- [Mike] That's my dad.
- Hey Mike, you and
Faith better hurry up.
You're gonna be late.
- [Mike] He's a
pastor which means,
well it means all
kinds of things.
But right now it means
we're new to town.
It's not being in a new
town that bothers me.
I mean, it seems like New Hope
is a nice place and all,
but it's my senior year
in high school and who
wants to start over
during their senior year?
That's my mom.
- Hey, Boo Boo, what
are you thinking about?
- [Mike] She's
really a great mom,
but I hate it when
she calls me that.
- Mom, please,
don't call me that.
And I was thinking, it's stupid
to start school on a Friday.
I mean, why don't we
just wait until Monday?
- At least it makes for
a short school week.
- You know, actually, I
don't want to do this at all.
I want to go back to Lakewood.
- Honey, I know, but...
- Mom, this is my senior year.
- Mike, let's go.
Hey darling, bye bye.
Hey, he's going to be all right.
- I think it's time
that you give him
that fatherly advice
that you've been
talking about.
- Tonight.
I'm all over it.
- Okay.
- See ya tonight.
(sighs)
- Daddy, what does,
this sucks, mean?
- Put your seat belt on and
we'll discuss it later.
- But Mike said...
- Put your seat belt on and
we'll discuss it later.
- Meaner.
- Look, I know this
isn't how you envisioned
your senior year,
but this is where God
has us right now.
- Well he has my
permission to change it
whenever he's ready.
- Oh and remember,
Coach Miller agreed
to add you to the
basketball team.
We're meeting him at
three o'clock today.
- Great.
- Daddy, we're going to be late.
- All right, all right,
we're goin', we're goin'.
(engine turns and revs)
♪ Row, row, row your boat ♪
♪ Gently down the stream ♪
♪ Merrily ♪
(Row, row)
♪ Merrily, merrily, merrily ♪
(Row your boat)
♪ Life is but a dream ♪
Gently down the stream)
♪ Merrily, merrily ♪
(Row, row)
♪ Merrily, merrily ♪
(Row your boat)
♪ Life is but a dream ♪
(gently down the stream)
♪ Merrily, merrily ♪
(Row, row)
♪ Merrily, merrily ♪
(Row your boat)
♪ Life is but a dream ♪
(gently down the stream)
♪ Merrily, merrily,
merrily, merrily ♪
♪ Life is but a dream ♪
♪ (Upbeat rock music) ♪
- Okay, I'll see you
at three o'clock.
Uh, Mike, three o'clock, right?
- Yeah, three o'clock, right.
- Come on, Dad.
We're gonna be late.
- All right, all
right, we're goin'.
(upbeat rock music)
See ya, Faith.
(gentle rock music)
(students chatter)
- Okay class, let's get started.
I would like to
first introduce you
to Michael Evans,
our new student.
- [Class] Hi, Michael.
- I would also
like to remind you
that next Friday, we will
have grief counselors
on campus.
And if you would like
to speak with one,
you will need to go
by the school office
and sign up.
- [Mike] The
counselors were there
because of the tragic
death of a student.
It was coming up on the
one year anniversary
of Chase taking his own life.
No one saw it coming
and it left a deep scar
on the entire community.
Especially the students.
- [Secretary Over
Intercom] Your 10 o'clock
appointment's here.
- You can send him in.
(gentle music)
Hi, come on in.
That's him over
there, Coach Miller.
- [Mike] I know, Dad.
- He's a great guy, you'll see.
He was on the committee
that brought me
here to New Hope.
- [Mike] Dad, you told
me like a hundred times.
- And that's Lucas
there, the big kid.
When Chase was on the
team they called them
the twin towers.
Hey, I want to introduce
you to the coach.
Hey coach!
Coach Miller!
- Hey, Brother Alex.
So this must be Michael.
Your dad's told me
a lot about you.
It sounds like you're
gonna be a great addition
to our team.
- Oh, he's a great player.
You'll see.
- Well, it looks like you
have everything in there.
Head onto the locker
room and get dressed.
(gentle music)
- Tom, I really appreciate
what you're doin'.
This move has been
pretty tough on Mike.
- Actually, you're doing
us a favor as well.
The loss of Chase
last year left a hole
in our lineup that we
haven't been able to fill.
We really need
another post player.
Especially with the
playoffs coming.
- So, how's the team
been handling it?
- About what you would expect.
Lucas is the one I'm
most concerned about.
I've been working
with kids for years.
But this is the
first time I've ever
had to deal with
something like this.
- I wonder if there's
something we could do to help.
I mean the church and all.
- Yeah, yeah, it sounds
like a great idea.
Hey, I better get back to it.
(whistle blows)
Hey, everybody in, everybody in.
Guys, this is Michael Evans.
He's new here in town.
And now, a part of this team.
All right, let's get
down to business.
Playoffs start next week.
And I'm not happy
with the amount
of turnovers we've been having
in the last few games.
If we want to win this thing,
that has to stop.
- Coach, you always say that.
- Green, mark my words.
Play like that in the playoffs
and it'll be a short trip.
All right, let's get
in our four on four
half court offense drills.
Give me Green, Hampton, Wallace.
Spence against
Richardson, Benson, Harris
and Evans.
Evans, play the
post against Green.
Okay, here we go.
Tyler, I need you to
really pressure Spence.
- Hey there, I'm Michael.
- Do us all a favor
and quit the team.
- [Coach] Force him
to pass the ball.
- Trust me, I don't
want to be here anymore
than you want me to be.
- [Coach] Now
let's get it goin'.
- Like I said,
quit the team now.
- Hey, you two love birds ready?
- Yeah, I got it.
- [Coach] Okay, here we go.
(whistle blows)
(dramatic music)
(whistle blows)
Green, what was that?
- What's your deal, man?
- What are you gonna
do about it, huh?
What are you gonna do?
- [Mike] You're crazy.
- Say it again.
I said say it again!
- Knock it off!
That's it, Green.
Head to the showers.
- This ain't over.
- Hey, everybody take five.
You okay?
- This was a bad idea.
- Lucas has had a
tough time lately.
I don't know if you know but...
- Yeah, yeah, I know.
- Yeah, well it's been
tough on all of us.
Especially Luke.
- No offense, Coach, but I just,
I really don't think
this is gonna work out.
- Whoa, hold on a sec.
This team needs you.
- Needs me?
I think my dad has
misled you about
my basketball skills.
- Mike, don't take
this the wrong way,
but when your dad
talked to me about you
joining the team, it
wasn't your basketball
skills that interested me.
These guys need a
positive role model.
Someone their age.
- [Mike] And that's
the biggest problem
with being a preacher's kid.
- Okay, I'm going
to go check on Luke.
- [Mike] It holds us to
a different standard.
Like we have all the answers.
Truth is, I have my struggles
just like all the rest.
Besides, I don't
even know these guys.
They're not going
to listen to me
even if I could help.
- I guess I shouldn't
ask how your first day
of school went today, huh?
Honey, I know this isn't easy...
- Mom, please, don't
give me the God's plan
speech, please.
- Trust in the Lord
with all your heart
and lean not...
- Honey, would you go and
get ready for supper, please.
- But I'm not done
with my homework yet.
- I know, but a short
break would be okay.
- Typical, conversation
gets good and you
send me to my room.
(Mike sighs)
- Hey, remember when
we moved last time?
And how much you hated
Lakewood at first?
And then after a while you said
it was the greatest
place on earth?
Give this place a chance.
- Mom, there's a big
difference between
the mountains of Lakewood
and the swamps of New Hope.
- I know this place is
different, but, you might be
surprised by it.
- Mom, it's not the
scenery and it's not even
the people.
Mom, it's my senior year.
And instead of being
able to enjoy it,
I'm having to learn to fit in.
- Wow, what a day!
You know, I'm really
starting to love it here.
What's up with him?
(knocking at door)
Hey.
I don't know how you
ever talked me into that.
I can honestly say
I have never been
more scared.
Rock climbing was never
on my bucket list.
- You didn't act scared.
- Yeah, well I'm pretty
good at hiding it
when I want to.
Like now.
Mike, you know life
is full of unexpected
twists and turns.
You have a choice.
We either face life's
issues or we turn from them.
- I just don't fit in here.
(gentle piano music)
(sighs)
- I didn't fit in on that rock.
I remember hanging on the
side of that cliff thinking,
what in the world
am I doing up here?
But, after we were finished,
and I survived,
it was one of the
greatest memories I have.
- This is different, Dad.
- Really?
Yeah, maybe.
But, I think after
all is said and done,
you might find this
might be the best
experience in your life.
All right, I'm going
to go check on supper.
Whatever your mom's cooking
sure smells good.
Hey Mike, I have faith in you.
(gentle piano music)
- Morning.
- You're up early.
- Yeah, I'm going exploring.
- Exploring, where?
- Mom, I'm 18 now,
I can handle it.
But I saw some
woods down the road,
it looks like a pretty
good place to explore.
Maybe take a few good pictures.
You're the one who said to
give this place a chance.
- Okay.
You have your
cellphone with you?
And do the words no trespassing
mean anything to you?
- I love you.
- A kiss please.
Be home by five.
(gentle music)
(camera shutter clicks)
- [Mike] I've always
loved the outdoors.
I could spend my entire
life hiking and exploring.
If only I could find
a way to make a living
doing it.
(Jasmine crying)
(gentle music)
- Are you okay?
- Who are you?
What are you doing here?
This is private property.
- I was just um...
I'll leave.
- Good idea.
Hey, wait.
Aren't you the new kid?
- Yeah, I'm Michael.
- You're that preacher's kid.
- Oh man.
Okay, I'm leaving.
- [Jasmine] Don't tell
anyone about this, okay?
- Tell 'em what?
- That you saw me like this.
- Your secret's
safe with me, so.
- I'm Jasmine.
- Michael.
- You said that already.
- Oh.
(laughs)
Oh yeah.
So I'm guessing
you own this land?
- Yeah.
Well, my parents do.
I just come out here
to think sometimes.
- I can see why.
You're lucky.
Boyfriend.
- Former.
- [Mike] What happened?
- He d*ed.
(intense guitar music)
- Chase was your boyfriend.
Oh hey, I'm real sorry.
- No, it's okay.
- I should go.
- Yeah.
See you at school.
(gentle guitar music)
- Oh, we're done.
- Days get longer and longer.
(girls laugh)
- The longest day of my life.
- Jasmine, hey Jasmine.
- [Jasmine] Hey, I'll catch
up with you guys later, okay?
- [Girl] Okay, bye Jasmine.
- [Jasmine] Bye.
Hey.
- Hey.
- So, what's up?
- Oh, yeah, right.
I wanted to show
you these photos.
I took these back at your place
and, I don't know, I thought
you might wanna have 'em.
Wait, you took these?
- Yeah, but I mean,
you can keep them.
I mean, they're
yours anyways, right?
- Thanks.
Hey.
Do you think that
you could teach me
to take pictures like these?
- Yeah, sure, of course.
Yeah.
- All right well, meet
me out there later.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- Oh hey, it would
have to be after
basketball practice today.
- Okay.
Bye.
- Stupid basketball.
- No.
We didn't know it was coming.
I don't know what we
could've done differently.
And I'm his mother.
I should have seen something.
I should have noticed.
I should have been watching.
I should have recognized.
I should have talked to him.
- This is a normal day for her.
Crying, the guilt, despair.
Blaming herself.
By blaming me.
How long does this
have to go on?
- There's really no
timetable for grieving.
Process is different
for all of us.
- Seems your grieving
time is over.
- You think this is easy on me?
- You sure seem to
be handling it okay.
- I'm handling it in my way.
- If I might.
This might seem strange,
but what you're experiencing
is normal.
- I don't care about normal.
I care about my son
and I want him back.
- Don't forget, we
have another son.
And he needs his parents.
(sighs)
Sally, life goes on.
It's been a year.
- So what, we just
forget about Chase?
Is that what you're saying?
- I never said that.
We just can't grieve forever.
- I can.
(sighs)
- Well I can't.
Not and keep my sanity.
(sighs)
- Both of you have
every right to feel
the way you do.
(sighs)
I think it would be
helpful if you incorporated
some constructive
things in your lives.
- Like what?
- Well, continuing
this open dialogue.
Sharing your feelings.
Especially with each other.
I also think it would be helpful
if you were around other people
who have gone through
a similar experience.
Maybe a part of a support group.
You're both hurting.
It may look different,
but it's hurting, just the same.
- How long before
our old lives return?
- Honestly, John, never.
But there is a
peace to be found.
- [Lucas] The party and
like I'm ready to leave,
people are leaving and
things are winding down,
so I'm trying to find an exit.
But I go upstairs and
this girls following me.
I actually go in the
bedroom, she's knocking
on the door, I'm
not lettin' her in.
There's not an exit...
I thought you quit, man.
- I never said that.
- Well, you should've.
- Look man, I don't
want any trouble.
- Well you're fixin' to get it.
Look, hey, if you think
you're gonna come in here
and replace Chase, you've
lost your freaking mind.
- I'm not trying to replace
anyone, okay, I'm just...
- You just what, huh?
Huh?
You gonna save us all?
- Green, Evans.
What's going on?
- Nothing coach.
We were just talking basketball.
You know it's a
physical game, right?
- Okay, listen to me.
All of you listen to me.
We don't have time
for all of this.
We play Highland tomorrow night.
And if we don't get focused,
the playoffs are
gonna be over quick.
- Coach, we can b*at Highland.
Even if the angel
here is playing.
- Enough!
We have work to do.
Everybody take to court.
(gentle somber music)
- Hey kid.
Hang tough.
(gentle somber music)
Okay, everybody in.
Everybody in.
Let me have your attention.
Being a part of this team
is more than just basketball,
practice and workouts.
It's about having character.
And gettin' your grades.
I just got word.
Wallace, you're
academically ineligible
against Highland.
Head to the locker room.
Hey.
Get your grades up.
We may be able to get
you back I this thing.
All right, guys.
We're one man down.
I've got faith in you guys.
We can pull together.
We're a team.
All right.
Our scouting reports
say Highland is soft
on the post.
So that'll be our focus.
That's where our points
are going to come from.
Okay.
(whistle blows)
All right, you know the drill.
Hey.
Keep it clean, boys.
Play hard, no fouls.
All right.
(whistle blows)
(intense music)
- Come on, ball.
Ball.
- [Coach] Nice, nice, very nice.
- You can't hold me.
Not today, not ever.
- Okay, turn it around.
Offense goes to defense.
That's the way Green!
Good job, Mike, good job.
Turn around.
- [Lucas] Ball, ball.
Ball, ball, ball.
(upbeat music)
(groans)
- I'm not scared of you!
Then you're soft and stupid.
And you better stay
away from Jasmine!
- What?
- You heard me.
I said stay away from her.
- You can't tell me
who to hang out with.
- What did you say?
Say it again.
- Enough!
If you two have so much energy,
let's run a few gassers.
Everyone on the line.
Green that way, Evans that way.
On my whistle.
(upbeat music)
(whistle blows)
- I was beginning to wonder.
- Yeah, practice
ran a little longer
than I expected.
- So, did you bring your camera?
- Oh.
I had a feeling I was
forgetting something.
I can bring it another day.
- It's just as well.
I'm not in the mood.
(gentle music)
- Hey, can I ask you a question?
How did you get your name?
- Jasmine?
- Yeah.
- My dad.
It's his favorite flower.
Before long this whole
place is going to be
blooming with them.
It just grows wild.
Kind of like me, I guess.
- Yeah, I'd like to see that.
The flowers, I mean, not you.
(laughs)
Is it okay if I ask about him?
How long had you been dating?
- We were an item
since grade school.
I really can't remember a time
when we weren't together.
He was my hero.
- [Mike] What happened?
- I've asked myself
that a million times.
He just started shutting me out.
I should have done something.
- Blaming yourself won't
change what happened.
There was a kid back
in my junior high,
that committed su1c1de.
And I kept asking
myself, what I could have
done differently.
You know, maybe just
talk to him more
or just be his
friend, I don't know.
You know, I had lots of guilt.
But then I finally
realized that, hey,
it's not my fault.
- What changed?
- For me it was God.
- God?
Now you sound like the preacher
at his funeral.
Besides, I've tried
all that God stuff.
Until I found out
how flawed it was.
- It's not Christianity
that's flawed.
It's the Christians.
(gentle music)
I mean, we all have struggles.
But God hasn't given up on you.
- Where do you get
all this stuff?
- Well I'm a preachers
kid, what do you expect?
- Well, I doubt God
would want anything to do
with some troubled
high school kid.
- I don't know.
You might be surprised.
It's funny what we believe
about ourselves and God.
Regardless of how many
times we hear about
God loving us, it just
doesn't really sink in.
- [Cheerleaders] Give me
a G to the O, go, go, go.
Give me a G to
the O, go, go, go.
- Okay guys.
All of your hard work has
led up to this moment.
This game.
This is your moment.
This is your gym.
This is your game.
And let's show them how
we do it in our house.
Tigers on three.
One, two, three.
- [All] Tigers.
(upbeat music)
(attendees applaud and cheer)
- [Cheerleaders]
Let's go, Tigers.
Let's go, Tigers.
Let's go, Tigers.
Let's go, Tigers.
(upbeat music)
(crowd cheers)
Let's go, Tigers.
(upbeat music)
- [Coach] Good job.
Luke!
(upbeat music)
(crowd cheers)
Hands up, hands up!
- Tony, great job, great job.
Keep up, keep up.
(crowd cheers)
(upbeat music)
Swing the ball, swing the ball.
(upbeat music)
(crowd cheers)
(upbeat music)
(crowd cheers)
(upbeat music)
Great job, great job.
(upbeat music)
- sh**t the breeze,
sh**t the breeze.
- Let's go now, come on.
(crowd cheers)
(upbeat music)
- There we go, yes, yes.
Yes, yes.
Go, go, go.
(upbeat music)
(coach applauds)
(crowd cheers)
Good, good.
- Now off rebound, be prepared.
(upbeat music)
(whistle blows)
(upbeat music)
- [Mike] Love him or hate
him, you have to admit
that Lucas could
play basketball.
I guess it's really
all he has in life.
It's where he's fulfilled,
where he can let it all out.
But on this night too
much of his emotion
was pouring out.
Maybe it was the death of Chase,
maybe it was just
Lucas being Lucas.
(whistle blows)
- Foul!
- Come on, you saw that.
He's flopping.
- 10.
Fine, Wayne.
(groans)
- Green, what are you doing?
You're going to get
kicked out of this game.
- I didn't touch the guy.
The ref's an idiot.
- Yeah, and you have four fouls.
You're on the bench.
Benson remember, you
have four fouls, too.
No more fouls.
Evans, you're in.
- Are you serious?
Coach, he'll cost us the game.
- Did you hear me?
You're in.
- I'm going in for five.
- Okay guys, keep
your composure.
We've got to get this win.
We're in total
control of this game.
Mike.
Give me a few good
minutes until Lucas
can regain his composure.
Okay, here we go.
Tigers on three.
One, two, three.
- [All] Tigers.
(crowd cheers)
- [Cheerleaders]
Defense, Tigers, defense.
Defense, Tigers, defense.
Defense, Tigers, defense.
- No, you guys know
better than that.
- Rebound, come on.
- [Coach Miller] Down, Spence.
(crowd cheers)
(mellow music)
- I told you.
- Inside, down low,
down low, down low.
Good sh*t, Tony,
good sh*t, Tony.
Great job.
Great job.
There we go.
- Line, line, line.
(crowd cheers)
- Hey, no fouls.
Come on, make smart passes,
make smart passes.
Smart passes.
(whistle blows)
- [Referee] 20.
Push.
- You've got to be kidding me.
All right, Evans,
you're back in.
(intense music)
(cheerleaders chatter)
- Ref, time out!
(whistle blows)
All right guys,
they're gonna try
and trap to cause a turnover.
We've practiced this
a thousand times.
Make smart passes.
If we can run the clock,
they will be forced to foul.
- Put somebody else in the game.
- What?
- I said put somebody
else in the game.
- Green, I'll coach, you play.
Now make smart plays
and watch your passes.
All right, Tigers on three.
One, two, three.
- [All] Tigers.
- [Cheerleaders] Hands up.
Keep them hands up, hands up.
Keep them hands up, hands up.
Keep them hands up, hands up.
- Come on, Lucas.
Lucas, down low.
- Time out, time out.
(whistle blows)
What was that?
God.
- They're losing
their composure.
Now we gotta keep on 'em, guys.
Stay in the game.
- You know we're
out of timeouts.
Lucas, pass the ball.
Mike was wide open.
Mike, you get the ball...
- I'm not passing the ball.
- You'll do as I say
or I'll put your butt
on the bench, got that?
We worked too hard to
let this slip away.
Let's go out there
and get this win.
Tigers on three.
One, two, three.
- [All] Tigers.
(dramatic music)
- Come on.
- Now all we got
to do is put 'em in
the same situation.
Let's go.
(cheerleaders chatter)
(whistle blows)
(dramatic music)
- One, two, three, four.
- Lucas!
(whistle blows)
- Hold, hold, three,
four, Green, push.
(intense music)
- Push the ball, push it.
Get it up to him.
Boom, that's the way to finish.
That's what I'm
talking about, Tony.
Balls out, balls out, yes.
Free ball, let's go.
Let's go, let's go.
Eagle, eagle, eagle, eagle,
eagle, eagle.
(dramatic music)
(buzzer sounds)
(crowd cheers)
- [Mike] Yeah, love
him or hate him,
you have to admit that
he can play basketball.
And everybody loves a winner.
- Sweetheart, why
don't you go ahead
and get ready for bed
and I'll be in there
in just a minute.
- One day you'll realize
the contributions
I can make to the
parenting discussions.
- Hey, I think we need to talk.
I'm having a really hard
time watching our son
be embarrassed on
the basketball court
in front of everyone.
And please, don't give me
that building character
sermon again.
- Quitting the team is not
"building character" either.
Liv, this is not as
bad as you think.
- Try telling that to
a 18 year-old who's
trying to fit in.
(Alex sighs)
- I hear what you're sayin'.
But I just know this
is gonna get better.
Trust me.
- This isn't a matter of trust.
This is about the damage
that is being done
to our son's confidence.
- [Faith] Mom!
- Honey, I'll be
right there, okay?
I think you need to
think this through.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- [Alex] Hey, Mike.
Great game tonight.
- Seriously?
Great game?
I almost cost us the playoffs.
- I don't know if
I would say that.
You scored four points.
You had some big minutes.
- Be real, Dad.
It was horrible.
I was horrible.
How am I supposed
to face those guys?
- I know it's hard
to believe but,
you're going to
look back on this
so differently.
- You keep saying that, Dad.
- I remember when I was your age
trying to figure out
why this thing happened
or that thing happened.
It's frustrating.
But I also remember
somebody shared with me
something about how
God works in our life.
He said it's a lot like
driving a car at night.
You know, you only
get enough light
for the road right
in front of you.
But it's enough light
to keep you safe.
And hopefully keep
you out of a ditch.
- And what do headlights
have to do with basketball?
- I don't know what the
Lord's trying to teach you
right now, but I
do know that he is.
And I also know that
if you will trust him,
he is gonna guide
you through this.
Even if it seems like
you're lost in the dark.
(Mike scoffs)
- Well we both can agree
that I'm in the dark.
- Mike, you've got to
remember that it's Satan
whispering those
lies in your head.
You lose all perspective.
For instance, what if
you had fouled that guy
at the end of the game?
He goes on to make
two free throws.
You guys lose.
On the other hand,
the way you played it,
you allowed Lucas
to make the play.
It's a team game, Mike.
So I say we celebrate
with one of your dad's
award-winning malts.
Why don't you get
the blender out
of the cabinet.
(gentle piano music)
- [Mike] I think it
was then that I really
appreciated my dad
for who he was.
Thanks, Dad.
- Hey, I'm a preacher.
This God stuff's all I know.
Now where does your
Mom keep those scoops?
- I think over there.
♪ Close our eyes ♪
♪ I see you smile
and then I knew ♪
- Hey Mom, I'm going
back out to those woods.
I'll be back soon.
- That's fine, just
be home by six,
we're having company for dinner.
(Mike sighs)
- [Mike] Can I
just skip this one?
- No, sweetheart,
it's some people
from the church that your dad's
been counseling, and
I really want you
to meet them.
- All right.
Hey, can I invite a friend?
- Maybe not this time.
- Come on, Mom.
I don't want to be
there with all these
old people and be bored.
- That's fine,
just don't be late.
- Okay.
- Love you.
- Love you.
♪ And I'll keep moving on ♪
♪ I'm moving on ♪
♪ All I want is to see you ♪
♪ And all I want is
to be with you again ♪
♪ I know that's not
the way to you ♪
- Figures.
(gentle guitar music)
- Hey, where are you goin'?
- What are you doin'?
- What does it look
like I'm doin'?
- Who's boat?
- Mine.
No, just my dad's.
- Need some help with that?
It looks like you're
having a little bit
of trouble.
- No, I think I've got it.
(Mike chuckles)
- Hey, I remembered
my camera this time.
- [Jasmine] Cool.
I always knew I was a star.
- Oh yeah.
Oh yeah, for sure.
Look at that.
Give me more fierce, if you can.
Okay, okay.
Give me sassy, I bet you can't.
Like, give me one of these.
(gentle piano music)
I like it.
- Okay, come on, come on.
- Really?
- Get in the boat.
- Okay.
- [Jasmine] That
is, if you think
you can handle it.
- I can handle it.
- [Jasmine] All right,
be careful, Colorado.
(Mike chuckles)
Paddle?
- [Mike] Yeah.
Of course.
- Try it out?
- All right, let's see this.
- If you get in a
bind, I can help out.
(gentle guitar music)
- Where to, Miss?
- [Jasmine] To the great beyond.
Hey, you're doing pretty good.
(gentle guitar music)
♪ Who are you ♪
♪ Where did you come from ♪
♪ I never knew love
could be this calm ♪
♪ I found you ♪
♪ Not looking for anyone ♪
♪ I found you ♪
♪ Not looking at all ♪
♪ Do you believe in me ♪
♪ 'Cause I believe in you ♪
♪ This just might be
what we both need ♪
♪ Someone to believe in us too ♪
♪ Believe in us too ♪
- If you could be any
animal in the world,
what would you be?
- Huh?
- You know, what animal?
Like would you be
a horse or a lion?
- Um.
I think a cheetah.
I don't know.
What about you?
- Easy.
An eagle.
A majestic bald eagle.
That way I could just
soar over everything.
No one could touch me
unless I wanted them to.
- Do eagles like cheetahs?
- I sure hope so.
- Oh no, what time is it?
- 4:30.
- Oh.
- Why?
- I have to hurry
home and get ready.
Oh, by the way, I told my mom
you were coming over for dinner.
- [Jasmine] Your mom?
Shouldn't you have
told me first?
- Yeah, yeah, that
probably would have been
a good idea.
But, all right, I'll
pick you up at six,
so you have to hurry
up and get ready.
- Aren't you forgetting
something else?
My parents.
- Right, that might
be a good idea.
Um, okay, I'll be at
your house at six,
to pick you up and
meet your parents.
- [Jasmine] You
sure you have time?
- Hey, I'm a cheetah.
(upbeat music)
Um.
Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Stone.
I'm Michael Evans.
Even though you probably never
heard my name.
I'm here to take your daughter,
you know, just to go
eat with my family
over at my house.
Hm?
(chuckles)
Oh yes, you can trust me.
Well my dad's a preacher.
(sighs)
Yeah, that's good, Mike.
Real impressive.
(tapping on window)
- Who do you think you are?
- Sir?
- Are you that
young kid speeding
up and down the street?
- Um, no sir, no.
- And throwing beer
cans everywhere.
- No, sir.
- Well I want you to know
I've got my eye on you.
You just keep that
in mind, young man.
Young people, I
declare, something else.
(knocking on door)
♪ I'm crazy for ya' baby. ♪
♪ I'm crazy for ya ♪
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Come on in.
- [Mike] Thank you.
- So, this is it.
- Wow.
(both chuckle)
- Come on, come on.
Don't be scared.
Mom, dad.
This is Michael.
- Hey, Michael.
Jas said you were new in town.
- Yes, ma'am.
We just moved here.
- [Mrs. Stone] Where from?
- Well, we've kind
of lived all over,
but we just moved
in from Colorado.
- Colorado, wow.
I bet that was a bit
of a culture shock.
- Well, the altitude
sure is different,
yes, ma'am.
(Mike laughs)
- Well, welcome to New Hope.
Or as I like to call it, Nope.
Come on, let's get going.
We're going to be late.
- Well, nice to
meet you, Michael.
Jas, be in by 12.
- We're going to be late.
- Okay, okay.
12 o'clock, no later.
- Okay, got it.
(Mike sighs)
- That went a lot better
than I was expecting.
(Jasmine laughs)
- Yeah, I mean, my
parents are pretty cool.
They usually just let
me do whatever I want.
- Oh, speaking of parents,
mine are expecting us,
so, we should
probably head on over.
(gentle music)
- Hey, I have an idea.
I mean, we have this
whole house to ourselves.
Let's just stay here.
- That's not a good idea.
My mom would not
be a happy camper.
- Don't be such a square.
I mean besides, don't
your parents trust you?
- Jasmine.
That's exactly it, they do.
I mean, doing
something like this
would make me lose their trust.
- Square.
- Come on, I met your parents.
You get to meet mine.
(Jasmine sighs)
- Fine, okay.
- Hey honey, try not to
ask too many questions.
Let the adults do
most of the talking.
- Mom, don't take
this the wrong way,
but have you heard how
boring you and Dad are?
(laughs)
- Well we'll do the best we can.
Michael is bringing a friend
so be nice to her as well.
- Mike has a girlfriend?
- I said a friend.
- But then you said her.
- But before that I
said, be nice, remember?
- Yes, ma'am.
- Now finish help
setting the table.
- Michael's got a girlfriend.
Michael's got a girlfriend.
- This girlfriend have a name?
- Not yet, but she
must be angelic,
by the way he's acting.
- Obviously it's Olivia.
(Olivia laughs)
- Flattery will
get you everywhere.
- Hey, I wonder how much
time we have before...
(doorbell rings)
- [Faith] They're here.
- Let your daddy get it.
Remember what we said.
- John and Sally, come on in.
- Hey.
- Good to see ya.
- You, too.
- Good to see ya.
- This is my wife, Olivia.
- So nice to meet you.
- [Alex] And our
daughter, Faith.
- [John] Hey, nice to meet you.
This is our son, Lucas.
- [Mike] Hello, Lucas.
Your dad's told me
a lot about you.
(timer beeps)
- That's my roast.
I'm going to go
get it, excuse me.
- Well, is there anything
I can help you do?
- [Faith] I'm coming, too.
- So Lucas, that
was quite a game
you played the other night.
Hey, and your dad says
you've been getting
some offers to
play college ball.
It's pretty exciting.
- Yeah, but I haven't decided
what I'm going to do yet.
- Well, I'd love to
hear more about it.
Let's go in the living room.
- Whoa, whoa, what is this?
Is this some kind of sick joke?
- What are you talking about?
- Just take me home.
- What's the matter?
I thought you were all excited.
- That looks like
Chases parents car.
- Look, I didn't know
anything about this.
Mom just said we
were having company.
- Okay, I know this
is hard for you,
but I don't want to
go in there alone.
- Okay then, let's just both go.
- I can't, you know that.
Please.
(Jasmine sighs)
- Fine.
- Oh, just put that there.
Thank you.
Just let it cool
off a little bit.
- Hey mom, this is Jasmine.
- Jasmine, nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you,
too, Mrs. Evans.
- It's nice to see ya', Jas.
- You two know each other?
- Yeah, we've known
each other for years.
She was...
She was Chase's girlfriend.
- Oh, I had no idea.
This is my first
time meeting Jasmine.
- It's okay, Olivia.
It's really good
to see ya', Jas.
- It's good to see you, too.
- Michael, have you introduced
her to your father yet?
- No, not yet.
- Well, for goodness
sakes, Jasmine.
Come and meet Michael's father.
In-state, maybe
out-of-state schools.
(mumbles)
- [Olivia] Alex, this is
Jasmine, Michael's friend.
- Hi, Jasmine, nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you, too.
- Hey, Jas.
What are you doing here?
- Michael invited me to supper.
- I think the food is ready.
Why don't we go
into the dining room
and get ready for dinner?
- [Alex] Uh, Faith, honey.
Wouldn't you be more
comfortable over here?
- No, I think this
is a good spot.
- Sweetheart, why don't
you come sit by me.
- Well, this sure smells good.
Lucas, you're really
going to enjoy
Olivia's roast.
(intense music)
- He'll eat just about anything.
Isn't that right, honey?
- Luke, did you
hear your mother?
- What's wrong with you people?
Did you think I was
just gonna walk in here,
hold hands and have a
prayer with the pastor?
Was that the plan?
- Lucas, sit down.
- Or what, dad?
You gonna send me to my room?
- You're upsetting your mother,
everyone here at the table.
- Like I freaking care.
these people invite me in,
sit me across the table
from that joke.
And you, look at me.
What are you thinking?
Really, Jas.
What are any of you thinking?
These bunch of holier
than thou Jesus freaks
think they have all the answers.
- Lucas Green, that's enough.
- No, dad, it's not enough.
Chase was enough.
- Lucas.
- No, I'll walk home.
- Lucas, come back here.
- Sally, let him go.
I'm sorry.
- He's a meaner.
- Look, I'm sorry.
- Hey, I mean, it's just
Lucas blowing off steam.
You get used to it.
- That might take a while.
- You know, the
funny thing is, Chase
was nothing like that.
I think that's one reason Lucas'
life is so out of
balance, you know?
Chase was always the cool one.
Kind of like you.
- Us cheetahs are
cool like that.
Hey, before you take me home,
I know a great place to go.
- Cool, where?
- You'll just have to trust me.
Turn here.
- And here I thought
you were gonna
take me out malt or something.
- Remember when you
asked me to trust you?
Now, it's your turn.
- Okay, all right.
The funny thing about trust,
it's hard to earn
and easy to lose.
(gentle music)
- [Jasmine] Just
park right here.
- [Mike] What's this?
- [Jasmine] It's a party, silly.
- I can see that, but...
- It's just some
kids from school.
They do this every weekend.
- This isn't a good idea.
My dad, he...
- Your dad what?
He wouldn't want you hanging out
with all these sinners?
- That's not what I'm saying.
- Hey, I've found
them a lot more
comfortable with these people
than most of those
hypocrites at church.
Besides, don't be a square.
(gentle music)
- Just trust me.
Great.
No thanks.
- Lighten up,
everybody's doing it.
- Jasmine, I don't feel too...
- Hey.
What do you think
you're doing here?
- Luke, stop.
- Actually, I was just leaving.
- That's a good idea.
- Michael, wait.
- Jasmine, would you let him go.
- Let go of me.
- The guy's a joke.
Do you get that?
- Let go of her.
- [Jasmine] Hey!
(Lucas yelling)
- Let go of me!
You're a joke!
- You okay?
- Yeah.
Let's just go.
- Okay.
I'm sorry.
(humming)
- Wow, I've never seen you up
and dressed this early
on a Sunday morning.
- Yeah, I told Jasmine I'd pick
her up on the way.
- Hey, you got a sec?
- Sure.
- How do you feel
about last night?
- What do you mean?
- Well, your mom
and I didn't mean
to create such an
uncomfortable situation.
- Yeah, probably not good
planning on our part.
- Yeah, that wasn't our intent.
It's just that
I've been spending
a lot of time counseling
with the Greens,
and as you probably
know, they've been
having a lot of
problems with Lucas.
- Yeah, them and me both.
- Oh, wow.
Where did you get that?
- Lucas.
Bumped into him last night.
- Looks like more than a bump.
- Yeah, so you can
forget about me and him
being friends.
- Actually, I think you can be
a really positive
influence in his life.
- He won't even talk to me.
At least in a civilized tone.
- I think you need
to reach out to him.
He's worth the effort.
- Dad, he hates me.
Don't you see that?
And to be honest,
the feeling's mutual.
- Well, have you done anything
to make him hate you?
- Uh, breathe?
- Well, all the better reason.
Mike, he lost his brother.
There's a lot of pain there.
- See, but that's
another thing, dad.
He doesn't want
me seeing Jasmine
because she was
Chase's girlfriend.
He doesn't want to move on,
and he wants no one
else to move on.
- Hell, I wouldn't
want to move on.
- [Mike] And now
you're defending him.
- No, I'm not defending him,
just trying to understand him.
For him, moving on means
leaving Chase behind.
He needs somebody to guide
him through this transition.
Mike, Jesus was pretty clear
about loving people.
Loving the ones that love us,
that's easy,
anybody can do that.
It's loving the
ones that hate us,
now that's the real challenge.
- Just great.
- I take that to mean
you're up for the challenge.
I don't want to be late.
I'll see you guys after service.
- That took longer
than I thought.
- Yeah.
- One more day, right?
- Yup, see ya.
- See ya.
Perfect.
(Lucas sighs)
So, did he put you up to this?
- Up to what?
- What do you want?
- I wanted to apologize
for the other night.
They didn't know.
- They didn't know what?
That inviting me over to dinner
with a guy that I
hate, and then throwing
my brother's
girlfriend in the mix
was a bad idea?
That sounds like a setup to me.
- Honest, Lucas, it wasn't.
I mean, that was the first time
he introduced me to his parents.
- Save it for someone who cares.
- Look, can we just talk?
- What do you want from me, Jas?
- Do you ever think about him?
- Everyday.
- Where did we go wrong?
- Wrong?
We weren't there for him.
- [Jasmine] Do you think
we could have changed it?
- What are you asking?
- I don't know, I just, I
know something was wrong.
I could have done something.
- We all could have
done something!
You know, that's the
hard part, right?
- I don't know, I don't
know anything anymore.
- Well, let me get it
straight for you, okay?
As far as I'm
concerned, what happened
was an accident, it
was a tragic accident,
and I don't want to hear
you say anything different.
Do you understand?
- Yeah, I understand.
(soft music)
- I gotta go.
- Lucas.
We have to move on.
- Move on?
Move on to what?
What do you want me to do?
- I have to move on.
I don't know if
you realize this,
but it's k*lling me.
All the what ifs.
Please, Lucas, just don't
let this destroy you.
I mean, we've been
through enough already.
- I'll live my life
the way I choose.
- He's not coming back.
Ever.
And there's something else.
You've got to stop
blaming this on Michael.
- I wondered how
long that would take.
- He's a really nice guy if
you just get to know him.
- I don't want to
get to know him!
Do you get that?
And you, what are you doing?
No, really, I bet Chase
would be so proud.
(Jasmine crying)
- I've got to move on.
I've got to move on.
- I have to move on too.
Out of here.
(engine revs)
(tires squeal)
- Hey, Luke.
I'll be right with you, man.
Awesome playoff run, man.
One more and you've
got this thing.
- Yeah.
- We just received our
shipment of baseball
equipment in last week.
We still have some cool
stuff coming in too.
You moving to wood this year?
You know, we have a
sweet little hybrid
coming in in our next shipment.
With your upper body strength...
- I'll take this one.
Actually, I'm gonna
take all those.
- Okay.
♪ Everyday, I can
still see your face ♪
♪ In the pictures of
the light you gave ♪
♪ You reflected the light ♪
♪ You shine so bright ♪
♪ Everyday, I can
still our faces ♪
♪ In the pictures that we made ♪
♪ We reflected the light ♪
♪ We shined so bright ♪
♪ That day you left
me, I should have ♪
♪ Noticed, I should
have listened ♪
♪ To what you had to say ♪
♪ I can't remember ♪
♪ Your sound is fading ♪
♪ I can still see your face ♪
♪ But I can't hear
your voice anymore ♪
♪ I can't hear your song ♪
♪ I can't hear your voice ♪
♪ I can't hear you
shout for joy anymore ♪
♪ I want to hear you laugh ♪
♪ I want to hear you cry ♪
♪ I want to hear you
sing out loud once more ♪
♪ Why did you leave me here ♪
♪ Why did you leave me here ♪
♪ I can still see your face ♪
♪ I can still see your face ♪
♪ But I can't hear
your voice anymore ♪
- Honestly, it was definitely
a shock to see her.
But it was good, it was
nice to see her again.
- Please know, we had no idea.
- Pastor, once
thing you'll learn
about this small town is,
everybody knows everybody.
- And that actually
might be something
that's gonna help
you two the most.
- How so?
- Well, one of the
things we're learning
about this town is how much
you care for each other.
I guess it's what you
call Southern hospitality.
- We have felt loved.
Even though it's been
a very difficult year.
- Well, over time,
that's really gonna help.
- Why did God take
our son from us?
- Is that really
what you're thinking?
- Honestly, yeah.
- I've tried to tell her
that's just not true.
- Sally, I could give
you a lot of scripture.
Even clichés.
The honest truth
is, God loves us.
- Well, excuse me if I'm
not feeling the love.
- [Alex] It's understandable.
Ultimately, God's purpose
in all of our lives
is that we're learning
to trust him more.
I understand your
feelings towards God.
But better than that,
he understands them.
And I believe it's
okay for you to tell
him exactly how you feel.
- Even if it's hurt?
Even if it's hate?
Anger?
- Don't you think
he already knows?
I often wonder how
someone with no
relationship with
God at all could get
through such a difficult thing.
Sally, trust him.
He will guide you through this.
- There's another
issue that is...
Weighing on us heavily.
It's Lucas.
- He's just...
He's so full of anger.
- How has he changed
since Chase's death.
- Denial mainly.
Rejecting our
authority in his life.
Becoming distant, argumentative.
Pastor, you saw him the
other night at dinner.
- About the only thing that he
has any interest
in is basketball.
- That actually might
be the best thing
for him right now.
And you know, it
also gives you two
a powerful tool
to encourage him.
- In what way?
- Well, God's word tells
us that we're fearfully
and wonderfully made.
And even when we're
our most unlovable,
that's still true.
but when you and
I see each other
from that perspective,
it changes
the way we treat each other.
And don't
underestimate the power
of the spoken word.
Encourage him, build him up.
Compliment him any
chance you get.
You know that old nursery rhyme?
Sticks and stones
will break my bones,
but words will never harm me.
Well, that couldn't be
further from the truth.
It's the enemy that
tells us we have
no value, and that we're flawed.
Lucas needs to
know he has value.
True value.
In your eyes and God's.
- He already has a big ego.
- Sure there's a balance there,
but I think he'd be shocked
at how he really sees himself.
- I think he knows
that we love him.
- He probably does.
But sometimes, this
might sound strange,
sometimes that's not enough.
Make sure you put
your love into action.
Can I ask you a hard question?
Would you die for Lucas?
- Of course.
- Then let me ask
you to do something
even more difficult.
Live for him.
Lay your life down
for him daily.
Let him see your love for
him in action, everyday.
- That's actually the more
difficult choice, isn't it?
- Yes it is.
And it's okay for him
to see you struggle.
Even fail.
Our kids do not expect
us to be perfect.
They've just gotta be
secure in the knowledge
that we are battling
with them and for them.
- [Coach] That's it.
Come on, box him out, swing it.
Better, better.
Hey, everybody in.
I like what I saw today.
Good hustle and good teamwork.
We got Brandon back, we
won three tough games
without him, but
Rockmore is a much
bigger and more physical team.
Look, guys, this is it.
The championship game.
What we worked
for all year long.
It's gonna be a challenge,
but it's one we're up to, right?
- [Players] Right.
- All right, let's get it in.
Tigers on three.
One, two, three.
- [All] Tigers!
- All right, good
job today, guys.
I like what I saw, Tyler.
Good job, Wallace.
- [Mike] Hey, Lucas.
Can I talk to you a minute?
Hey, you know, we got
off on the wrong foot.
And I wanted to apologize
if I did anything
to offend you.
- You want to apologize?
I'll tell you what you can do.
You can quit the
team, stop hanging
around Jasmine, move
back where you came from.
- Look, I know you've
been through a lot.
- I'll tell you what you know,
you don't know anything.
This is who I am, me, Lucas.
I'm comfortable with it.
- Lucas, listen to me, okay?
- [Lucas] No, no, you listen.
You come in here and try to take
what's not yours, be
a part of something
you didn't help
build, and you have
the nerve to tell me you know
what I'm going through?
You're just like every
other Bible Thumper
I've ever met.
You think you got
all the answers?
Huh?
Well you can take them
back where you came from.
Got it?
(soft guitar music)
- So then Lucas grabs this guy,
and he yells,
don't you ever mess
with my brother again.
- So he was a good
big brother, huh?
- Yeah, yeah, he's the best.
I think that's what's
been hardest on him,
you know?
He carries a lot of guilt.
So, I'm taking his
brother's place
on the basketball team, and
his brother's girlfriend.
I've definitely given him plenty
of reason to hate me.
- He'll come around,
just give it some time.
You might not
believe it, but Lucas
is not a bad person.
- I'd hate to see
your definition
of a bad person.
(both laughing)
- So, you excited about
the big game tomorrow?
- Oh yeah, I'll have the
best seat in the house.
- What's that supposed to mean?
- It means that just
like the last two games,
I'm probably not going to play.
But I'll have a
great courtside seat,
and I'll get in for free,
so it'll all work out.
- Do you want to play?
- Nah, I'm good.
- Well, I think you're
a really good player,
and you don't give
yourself enough credit.
- Really?
- Really.
And it wouldn't
surprise me if you were
in the game tomorrow.
- Let's hope not.
- Like I said, you
don't give yourself
enough credit.
- You see, I just call
it being realistic.
That's it.
- Hey.
I have an idea.
I need to show you something.
- Okay, what?
- Just come on.
Just come on.
(soft piano music)
- [Mike] Okay, where
are you taking me?
- [Jasmine] Just park
in front of the gym.
- You're gonna get us arrested.
- Don't worry, my dad's
on the school board.
- Okay, so what do
you want to show me?
- Just come on.
Come with me.
- How did you know
that would be open?
- I have my ways.
What?
- [Mike] We gonna play
basketball or something?
- [Jasmine] Oh, no,
no, I don't want
to embarrass you, so...
Remember, do you trust me?
- [Mike] Yes, okay.
- [Jasmine] Okay, come on.
I have a little something
special for you.
- [Mike] Okay.
- [Jasmine] Come on,
you'll like it, I promise.
- Where are we going?
- Just follow me.
(soft piano music)
- This is crazy.
- You're about to miss it.
- All right.
- [Jasmine] Come on,
we're gonna miss it.
- Oh my gosh, the fireworks.
- This is my favorite
place to watch them.
- Well, yeah, it's
the perfect spot.
- Hey, I've got
something for you.
- What's this?
- What does it look like, silly?
- Well, I know
what it is, but...
- I want you to wear this
while you play basketball.
You know, to give you
strength and courage.
- Shouldn't I be the
one giving you a cross?
- Maybe.
And you know, you're
a much better player
than you give
yourself credit for.
- How?
- Well, I do.
And this will remind you
that I believe in you.
- Thank you.
Wow.
(fireworks going off)
Whoa.
- Come on, lie down.
Come on, I don't bite.
Now look.
- Wow.
- [Jasmine] Have you ever
seen anything this beautiful?
- Are you talking
about the stars
or about the fireworks
or about you?
(Jasmine laughs)
- Good answer.
But in this case, I'm
talking about the stars.
Tell me, what's the first thing
that comes into your
mind when you look
at all this.
- Lift up your eyes and
look to the heavens.
Who created all these?
He who brings out the
sorry hosts one by one
and calls forth each
of them by name.
Because of his great
power and mighty strength,
not one of them is missing.
- Wow.
I'm guessing that's
from the Bible.
- No, I wrote that.
(both laugh)
Yeah, when we lived in Colorado,
my dad and I, we'd
always go camping.
He'd teach me the
names of the stars,
and he taught me that verse.
- Can you teach them to me?
- Sure.
Okay, you see that really
bright one up there?
- Yeah.
Wait.
Let me guess.
Betelgeuse.
- That's a nice guess, but no.
Actually, that's not
even a star at all.
that's Mars actually.
- Hey.
Sit up with me, okay?
Close your eyes.
No peeking.
- Okay, okay.
- Now, hold out your hand.
- Is this another one
of those trust things?
- Kind of.
Hold out your hand.
(soft piano music)
- It's my turn.
- Uh-uh, you picked
all last week.
- It is my turn.
- Hey, you two, let's get going,
you're gonna be late.
- Mom, tell Mike
that it's my turn
to pick the radio station.
- You picked last time.
- Meaner!
- Mike, why don't
you let her pick
the radio station?
- Mom, she listens to classical.
- And Mike is going
to get to pick
the radio station all next week.
- That's not fair.
- Okay, off you two, off.
Go, go, go.
Mike, drive carefully, okay?
- Honey, don't forget I'm gonna
be late tonight, we
have a deacons meeting.
- Wait, before you
go, I have something
important to show you.
I found this in
Mike's pants pocket.
- I could stand here and give
you guys a speech about focus.
About hustle.
Or team work.
About how the
practice, hard work,
and dedication comes
down to one last game.
One chance to do
something spectacular.
Something that you will
cherish for a lifetime.
And all that's important.
I want you to focus
on the moment.
Enjoy it.
Relish every play.
In life, man, games like this,
they rarely occur.
This is your day.
Your moment.
Savor it.
For yourself.
For each other.
All right.
Bring it in.
- [All] Our father
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on Earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day,
our daily bread,
forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive others
who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the
kingdom, the power,
and the glory forever.
- Amen.
(cheers)
- [Cheerleaders] Are.
You.
Ready.
For.
(intense music)
- What do you think would happen
if one of us fell off the roof?
Do you think they
would stop the game
or would it just go on?
When Chase d*ed, it was
like no one noticed.
The world just went on.
And they couldn't feel the pain.
Because to them, it
was just another day.
- Lucas, they all
came to see you play.
- Players come.
Go.
Die.
But the game just
goes on, doesn't it?
- Hey.
You have a game to win.
(crowd cheers)
- [Cheerleaders]
We are New Hope.
We are New Hope.
We are New Hope.
- All right, this is it.
What we played
hard for all year.
Keep your focus,
and play smart ball.
Tigers on three.
One, two, three.
- [All] Tigers!
♪ Recognize there's
no I in team ♪
♪ If you want to win, you're
gonna need some help ♪
- Here we go.
♪ If you want to get that ring ♪
♪ Do something that
you've never done before ♪
♪ Bring you A game to the gym ♪
♪ Check your pride at the door ♪
♪ And leave out on the floor ♪
♪ You've gotta get
it in if you want ♪
♪ To be the best
and want to win ♪
- Front guard,
full guard to post.
♪ This is the game of the year ♪
♪ It might require
blood, sweat, and tears ♪
♪ We got the fans
in the stands ♪
♪ Like you're in the 2-3 zone ♪
♪ Every bit a Hoosier ♪
- Pick him up, pick him up.
♪ Here we go, here we go ♪
♪ Leave it out on the floor. ♪
♪ I see your body's banged up ♪
♪ And you're battle tested ♪
♪ This game is not for you ♪
♪ That's a silent confession ♪
♪ You've been playing
through loss, heartache, ♪
♪ Despite depression ♪
♪ And your passion's
been fueled by ♪
♪ Total aggression ♪
♪ But you're a
champion, and you know ♪
♪ What it takes to win ♪
♪ Don't you lose
because of pride ♪
♪ Simply swallow it again ♪
♪ From the sideline,
lead your team ♪
♪ And help to even
up the score ♪
♪ Be the general of the w*r ♪
♪ Tell your team to leave
it out on the floor ♪
♪ You've gotta get it in ♪
- Yes, yes, that's
what I'm talking about.
♪ And want to win. ♪
♪ Leave it out on the floor ♪
♪ This is the game of the year ♪
♪ It might require
blood, sweat, and tears ♪
♪ Leave it out on the floor ♪
♪ We've got the fans
in the stands up ♪
♪ Like you're in the 2-3 zone ♪
♪ Everybody, hands up ♪
♪ Leave it out on the floor ♪
♪ Leave it out on the floor ♪
♪ Go hard or go home ♪
♪ Everybody, here
we go, here we go. ♪
♪ Leave it out on the floor ♪
♪ You've gotta get
it in if you want ♪
♪ to be the best
and want to win ♪
♪ Leave it out on the floor ♪
- Yes, let's go, you got it!
- Get your hands up.
♪ Leave it out on the floor ♪
- That's the way.
♪ The fans in the stands up ♪
♪ Like you're in the 2-3 zone ♪
♪ Everybody, hands up ♪
♪ Put your hands up ♪
♪ Go hard or go home ♪
♪ Everybody, here
we go, here we go ♪
♪ Leave it out on the floor ♪
(Lucas grunts)
- Get me a trainer in here.
Lucas, you okay?
- It's my ankle.
- We need to get
some ice on this.
- All right, let's
get him to the bench.
(crowd cheers)
- 30 seconds for a sub, coach.
- Michael, you're in the game.
- Huh?
- You deaf or something?
You're in the game, let's go.
- Mike.
You got this.
You hear me?
You got this!
Come on, dude.
(crowd cheers)
(whistle blows)
(crowd cheers)
(whistle blows)
- [Referee] Travel,
red ball, no sh*t.
Red ball.
- Time out.
Give me 30 seconds.
(whistle blows)
- Come on, man.
- Now, what are you doing, Mike?
Come on, snap out of it.
All right, is there
some kind of a verse
or something you Christians
use in situations like this?
- What?
- This Christian stuff,
is it real to you or what?
- Yeah.
- All right, then give
me something, Mike.
There's gotta be something.
- I can do all
things through him,
he strengthens me.
- That's good.
Come on, use that, man.
Come on, you're
better than this.
Snap out of it.
- Wallace, the ball's
coming to the post.
I need some help
on the weak side.
Spence, I need you
to pressure the man
at the top of the key.
Block the entry pass.
Evans, get your
head in the game.
We're up by one.
We need one stop.
Let's come together and
get this stop, okay?
Tigers on three.
One, two, three.
- [All] Tigers!
(crowd cheers)
- Nice, nice.
Good job, good job.
(crowd cheers)
- That's what I'm talking about.
You got it!
- All right, good job, Raymond.
- Come on, guys, let's
go, let's do this.
(whistle blows)
- [Referee] Foul, red 1-4.
All right, one sh*t.
- Time out, Mr. Ref,
let me get a timeout.
(whistle blows)
- Okay, here we go.
Come on, guys, guys,
bring it in, bring it in.
All right, guys,
listen up, settle down.
- He's not gonna make them.
I just don't think
he's gonna make them.
He can't handle the
pressure right now.
- It's one and one.
If he misses the
first one, Brandon,
Brian, I need you
to tip in a rebound.
Okay?
All right, all right?
Okay.
Now, if he makes the first one...
- Coach.
- If he makes the first one...
- Coach, he's got it.
You got it.
- All right, all right.
okay, here we go, here we go.
Tigers on three.
One, two, three.
- [All] Tigers!
- Get the sh*t off
as fast as you can,
because you only got
four seconds, okay?
All right, you all ready?
Here we go, cats on three.
Come on, man, let's finish this.
Okay?
One, two, three.
- [All] Cats!
- Here we go, Mike.
Come on, you can do this.
(intense music)
(crowd cheers)
- sh**t one.
(inspiring music)
- Yes!
Good job, Mike.
(crowd cheers)
- One sh*t.
- [Cheerleaders] Hey you,
stand at the free throw line,
miss it, miss it.
Hey, you, at the
free throw line,
we say, we say.
Hey, you, at the
free throw line,
we say, we say.
Hey, you, at the
free throw line,
we say, we say.
Hey, you, at the
free throw line,
we say, we say.
(inspiring music)
(crowd cheers)
- Yes!
I'm talking about Mike!
- Get back, get back.
(buzzer sounds)
- Yes, yes!
- Yes!
- Yeah!
Champions, baby!
- I had no idea you
were religious, man.
- I'm not, man.
I want to win the
championship, come on.
Yeah, let's go!
- Hey.
- Hey.
What's on your mind?
- Guess what my mom found.
- Oh, don't tell me.
- Yeah.
I forgot I left the
wrapper in my pocket.
- So, what did you tell her?
- The truth.
Hey, I'm going to
see Jas, I'll be home
a little later.
- Hey, Mike.
Before you go, you got a minute?
- Sure.
- Faith, honey,
can you let daddy
and I talk to Michael alone?
Besides, it's close
to your bed time.
- I know, you'll be
in to tuck me in.
I never get to hear
the good stuff.
- Mike, why don't
you have a seat.
- What's up?
- Uh, Mike, I uh...
I found this in
your jeans pocket.
- You have some
explaining to do.
- It's not what it looks like.
- Why was I expecting
that answer?
(soft music)
- Jasmine.
Hey.
Look, I love you.
And I love you too
much not to treat
you like how I'd want
my wife to be treated.
Okay?
I'm not proposing or anything,
I'm just saying that I...
- Hey, hey.
Shhh.
Teach me more about the stars.
- I bet your mom
thinks I'm a tramp.
- [Mike] Yeah.
(Jasmine chuckles)
- Jerk.
- That's the cool
thing about being
a preacher's son.
You can pull out the
grace and forgiveness
card like that.
(Michael snaps fingers)
- So, were you nervous?
- I was scared to death.
Oh my gosh, like,
talking to your parents
about sex is not easy.
- Actually, I was talking about
the basketball game and
the big free throws.
- Oh, yeah, then too, for sure.
- Did the necklace help?
- Actually it did.
It reminded me of where my
true strength comes from.
- Why do you hang out with me?
- Is that a serious question?
- We're so different.
- Probably not as
different as you think.
- Really?
- [Mike] Seriously.
I mean, what, you think
I'm made of steel?
Like I don't have my struggles?
- You sure put on a good show.
- It's not a show.
But it's a struggle
just the same.
- I mean, wouldn't
your parents rather
you be dating Snow White?
- Jas, we all have a past.
And we all have our
current struggles.
I try to live my
life honoring God.
And as the saying
goes, you know,
Christians are not perfect.
We're just forgiven.
- Do you think I'm forgiven?
- It's free for the asking.
- And my past?
- It can be just that.
The past.
- I want that.
- All you have to do is ask.
- Will you teach me to do that?
- Yeah.
Yeah.
It's a lot easier than
astronomy lessons.
- Thank you.
- [Mike] For what?
- For being you.
- [Mike] Hey, Lucas.
Hey, Lucas, wait up.
Hey, my dad's
having a fellowship
for the team at the
church, you know, later on.
I just wanted to invite you.
Coach is going and
everything, so...
- A church fellowship?
- Yeah, but I mean, it's
a laid back get together.
It's not like...
- You can stop apologizing.
It's all right.
Look, I'll go.
I just, I don't
want you to think
I'll be some kind of regular.
- Okay, deal.
- All right.
Besides, God doesn't want
anything to do with me.
- Do you really believe that?
- Man, you just don't know
what all I've done.
I just, no.
God's not for me.
- I'll tell you what, you and I
will go to lunch together,
and if I can't
convince you otherwise,
then lunch is on me.
- A betting man, huh?
I like that.
Yeah, you got a deal.
- So, how does it feel?
- What going to church?
- No, being state champions.
- My whole life,
people have told me
I was dumb, I wasn't going
to amount to anything.
Proving them wrong
felt great, you know?
But I don't know, I
just kind of felt empty,
just, I really wish Chase
could have been there.
You know?
- Yeah, me too.
- Heck, you didn't
even know him.
- No, but I know best
friends are hard to come by.
- Yeah, Chase was the best.
- Well, hey, I know you and I,
I don't imagine us
every being that close,
but I just want to let you know,
I'm not giving up on you.
- Hey, Evans.
Say it again.
- [Mike] I really meant
it when I said it.
I'm not giving up on you.
As crazy as it may
seem, Lucas and I
got past all our differences.
Yeah, it took time,
but it was worth it.
He was worth it.
And today, my life is richer
because of our friendship.
(upbeat hip-hop music)
♪ I'm a winner ♪
♪ Never stop, never lose,
never quit, never snooze ♪
♪ Winner's attitude ♪
♪ I'm a winner ♪
♪ Two can chase 10,000 ♪
♪ So grab a partna, and
let's shout it louder ♪
♪ I know you feel good,
I see you smiling ♪
♪ Aren't you grateful
that you didn't ♪
♪ Throw the towel in ♪
♪ When temptations in your
life had you wildin' ♪
♪ And bills were
overwhelming and compiling ♪
♪ Now breathe and
marinate in your freedom ♪
♪ And if they try two
hold you to your past ♪
♪ You don't need 'em ♪
♪ There's a method two the
madness in your process ♪
♪ But don't let your
haters hold you back ♪
♪ From forward progress ♪
♪ Cause you're a winner,
homeboy, champion ♪
♪ I know you made mistakes ♪
♪ But you'll never fail again ♪
♪ Now, that's not to say you
won't face troubled times ♪
♪ But you won't
face them alone ♪
♪ Because he's by your side ♪
♪ So you can raise your
hands or b*at your chest ♪
♪ You're on the winning team ♪
♪ We the best ♪
♪ Say we never lose,
we always win ♪
♪ So make some noise and
let's declare again ♪
♪ I'm a winner ♪
♪ Never stop, never lose,
never quit, never snooze ♪
♪ Winner's attitude ♪
♪ I'm a winner ♪
♪ Two can chase 10,000 ♪
♪ So grab a partna, and
let's shout it louder ♪
♪ I'm a winner ♪
♪ That's me ♪
♪ I'm a winner ♪
♪ That's me ♪
♪ I'm a winner ♪
♪ That's me ♪
♪ I'm a winner ♪
♪ That's me ♪
♪ Ain't worried
about the battle ♪
♪ Because I know it ain't mine ♪
♪ I'ma live my life and
let my light shine ♪
♪ Because baby, I'm a winner ♪
(gentle music)
♪ Just another day,
trying to make a gray ♪
♪ I've got so much to prove ♪
♪ The jocks and the saints ♪
♪ All the people that I ain't ♪
♪ Don't understand my groove ♪
♪ Everybody else thinks
I've gone a better way ♪
♪ And though I haven't
quite found myself ♪
♪ I'm learning I will be okay ♪
♪ A new day is beginning ♪
♪ A new hope is rising ♪
♪ Up from the dust,
built on strong faith ♪
♪ In God's love ♪
♪ The winds are
about to change ♪
♪ The old me has gone away ♪
♪ I know a new hope is rising ♪
♪ I know a new hope is rising ♪
♪ Just another day making
sense of the pain ♪
♪ Trying not to feel alone ♪
♪ Boy, when you walked in ♪
♪ Like a long forgotten friend ♪
♪ Suddenly my heart was home ♪
♪ You showed me something real ♪
♪ That I never
thought I'd need ♪
♪ Now this love is of my life ♪
♪ And led us to in sight of me ♪
♪ A new day is beginning ♪
♪ A new hope is rising ♪
♪ Up from the dust ♪
♪ Built on strong
faith in God's love ♪
♪ The winds are
about to change ♪
♪ The old me has gone away ♪
♪ I know a new hope is rising ♪
♪ Oh, I know a new
hope is rising ♪
♪ When it's all
been said and done ♪
♪ Because I've read the
menu of just who won ♪
♪ But I keep on loving,
won't turn my back ♪
♪ There's no better way ♪
(vocalizing)
♪ There's no better way ♪
♪ There's no better way ♪
(vocalizing)
♪ A new day is beginning ♪
♪ A new hope is rising ♪
♪ Up from the dust ♪
♪ Built on strong
faith in God's love ♪
♪ The winds are
about to change ♪
♪ The old me has gone away ♪
♪ I know a new hope is rising ♪
♪ A new day is beginning ♪
♪ A new hope is rising ♪
♪ Up from the dust ♪
♪ Built on strong
faith in God's love ♪
♪ The winds are
about to change ♪
♪ The old me has gone away ♪
♪ I know a new hope is rising ♪
♪ Oh, I know a new
hope is rising ♪
♪ Oh, I know a new
hope is rising ♪
(vocalizing)
♪ Yeah ♪
New Hope (2012)
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