♪ Whoo-oo
♪ Ooh-ooh
♪ whoo-oo
♪ Ooh-ooh
♪ Baby
♪ You know I want that
are you seriously reading
plays right now?
What is it, like,
6:30 in the morning?
Why? What you are
tryna get into?
Well, if you
gotta ask, then never mind.
I'm playing, I'm playing,
I'm playing,
I'm playing.
Mm. I just don't want you
k*lling yourself
from all this
football work.
It's paying off
in practice.
- Hmm.
- Kinda.
Since my fumble,
I'm back to being
invisible to
coach Garrett.
Babe, you're the same guy
that got sh*t
and then led your team
to the state finals.
You got this.
So, what time are
you planning on going
to the muscle group
fitness' relaunch tonight?
I'm not.
I figured they were
just inviting me
to be nice.
I shouted them out
on socials.
Besides, I gotta keep
my head in this playbook.
But we were all planning
on going to support you.
I mean, aren't you their
sponsee or whatever?
Y'all ain't gotta do that.
It's not a big deal.
Every accomplishment
is worth celebrating.
I got anthropology
this morning.
Yo, what kind of person thinks
it's a good idea
to start a lecture
at 8 A.M.?
The kind that reads plays
at 6:30 in the morning?
Mwah!
- Come on, girl.
- Mm. No.
♪ Well, I'll be waking up
♪ Laying in my
Oh, uh,
sorry, I was just...
I thought
this was empty.
It's all good.
Ain't like we
haven't shared
a bathroom before.
Sorry.
Mm, mm, mm.
Wait. I'm done.
Ok. You can stay.
Am I crazy or
has it been days
since we've seen
each other?
Oh. It has been
nonstop at the studio.
But we're still in
for the gym
relaunch, right?
Yeah, except it might
be without Spencer.
I mean, I figured
I'd still go
and rep the home team,
so, if you're still down.
Yeah, count me in.
I'm actually looking
forward to
a night out that
doesn't involve
musicians for once.
Good morning.
Ah, I should head out.
Wait. Have you and Patience
really not made up
since the whole
Clay misunderstanding?
No, we did.
Sort of.
Ok. I'm glad that
we're all here at once,
because I went to
a really cute bakery
and I thought that we could
have breakfast together.
Uh, I gotta be early
for my
first day at the nursing home.
Your mom came through with this
pre-trial diversion program.
I ain't tryna mess up.
Yeah, I've got
studio sessions, so.
I'm literally running late
to an appointment
and there's not enough bathrooms
in this house, so.
Ok, look,
I know a lot
has happened
recently, ok?
Fights, breakups.
But I mean, all the more reason
to break bread.
You know?
And besides,
there is nothing that
a blueberry scone can't fix.
A scone?
That's the white side
of you coming out, ok?
Black people ain't eating
nothing harder than corn bread.
I promise, Liv,
we're all good, ok?
See ya.
Here.
Figured you might've
missed that
while dozing off
in class.
- Finish chapter 13 by next class.
- Thank you.
Rough night?
Early morning, actually,
but thanks.
You're lucky I'm a fan of yours.
I'm davita.
Spencer.
I'm guessing you didn't
watch that last game.
Fumbles are
part of the game.
So, you did see.
You also fumbled
when you played against
my Alma mater...
North lynwood high...
Last season.
Then went on to score
4 touchdowns that game.
6, actually.
Two of those
got called back.
Y'all was what,
2 and 8 last season?
Hey, at least
our ball made it
across the goal line
our last game.
Listen, I know how crippling
a setback can be.
And I know how
coach Garrett
is especially tough
on freshmen.
But my money's on you
to win him over.
Well, I don't know
about that last part,
but I appreciate
the vote of confidence.
I'll see you around.
*ALL AMERICAN*
Season 04 Episode 14
Episode Title: "Changes"
Aired on: April 11, 2022.
All right...
To what do I
owe the pleasure
of Billy baker's
infamous grits?
Come on, now.
This is big for you.
First day on a new case
with attorney Laura baker.
Plus, you've been
tapping your finger all morning.
You know that, right?
You were doing it last night
in your sleep, too.
- No, I did not.
- Yes, you did.
Ugh. This is ridiculous!
I don't know why
I'm so nervous.
Because this matters.
You said yourself
you wanted to use your power
to help those
in the community
who really need it.
This client
represents that.
Well, I'm not hired yet.
It's just an
introductory meeting
that grace set up
with the potential client's mother.
Come on, now.
You're gonna have this in the bag
within the first
5 minutes.
My grits will
guarantee it.
Oh. Also, um,
so, this is a meal
where you can actually
add the raisins.
We are really not gonna
let that one go, are we?
Grits are a safe space
for raisins, right?
Mashed potatoes...
Not so much.
Not so much.
Thanks.
♪ I don't need
no microphone ♪
♪ I get rejected,
now I'm breaking ♪
♪ Records all the time,
they see me ♪
- ♪ Pull up to the station
- Here we go.
♪..Back on me, no,
it's not your imagination ♪
- ♪ Phase one, phase...
- Ready? Wide!
♪..You can
knock down someone ♪
♪ ...crown, try to walk 100
miles in my shoes, you can't ♪
♪ I just give 'em
what they came to see ♪
Nice awareness
in the pocket, baker.
Shepard, solid coverage.
All right, fellas,
clear the field.
Kickoff team, you're up!
Let's go!
How'd you pull
this off?
Practices are closed.
To the public,
but not
fellow athletes.
Let me guess... soccer.
You got marks
on your shins
from the shin guards.
Tan lines
from the knee socks.
But them grass stains are
a dead giveaway, though.
Um, note to self.
Find stronger
laundry detergent.
Anyway, I better
get back.
Don't want to give
coach Garrett
any more a*mo
against me.
Actually, I have
a proposition for you.
A way to get you
back on the field
and on coach Garrett's radar
in a good way.
But it'll be
a slight departure
from the Spencer James
who barely
posts on social media.
What do you mean?
Well, the value from
endorsement deals
brought by
the new n.I.L. Rules are
very advantageous for us
athletes and universities.
And how exactly
does that get me
back on the field?
We start with
a social media makeover.
Make you as big as
the athlete you are.
I did the whole
social media thing
with this angry hippo drink.
It wasn't me.
I promise my approach
is hippo-free.
And you'll have
expert help.
I'm a branding
and marketing major,
and I'm damn
good at it.
You really wanna be
the only top recruit
to go under the radar?
Look, the only radar
I care about
is the depth chart.
So, I'ma stick to
figuring it out
on the field.
But thanks for
trying to help.
Looking good, dude.
Right on.
Coach. Wanted to see me?
Yeah. Come in, come in.
I wanted to...
To get your
thoughts on something.
Right. Ooh.
Well, our corner
needs to get more depth
in his drop
and strong side
backer here...
Uh, no, wrong...
Wrong page.
Um, there.
We digging
the Navy blue suit
or the black pinstripe?
Uh, the wife's
getting honored
at a gala
in a few weeks
and I need
to look classy.
I'd go with
the Navy one.
Excellent. Excellent.
I do look
better in blue.
Hey, coach,
I was wondering
if I could maybe help you
with more
game planning stuff.
No. No, I got
that covered.
But, uh, I do need you
to make copies of this
and set it on all
the coaches' desks for me.
As if I don't already
have enough on my plate.
Player eligibility's
a pain in my ass.
All right.
What you got?
Let me see.
- Money.
- Contain, contain, contain.
As soon as that ball
is in the air,
you gotta be finding
someone to hit!
That dude
staying wild in',
especially on them.
I mean,
he started off as
a special teams
coach right here.
Rose through the ranks.
Makes sense he'd be
tougher on them.
It's crazy how
rowe and car roll
was top in their class
and now they on
special teams.
Last thing I'm
trying to do is
end up like them.
Whoa. Hey,
getting on the field is
crazy hard at this level.
I mean, at least
those guys are playing.
All right.
Spence, come on, man.
Stop worrying.
You're gonna bounce back.
When? Look,
I've spent weeks
watching game tape,
studying plays,
ballin' out at practice.
At this point,
what else can I do, man?
Maybe it's time to
move away from
the playbook.
You know,
switch things up.
Kind of like how yoga
helps you find balance.
What's the harm in
keeping that same energy
and thinking
outside the box? Uhh.
Yes.
3, 2, 1.
Yo, JJ,
how are you failing
intro to film studies?
Oh. It's a total
misunderstanding.
I was gonna email my
professor and clear it up.
He thinks I
plagiarized a paper.
Whose paper?
Mine, from high school,
which I told him,
by the way.
Remember the one I wrote
on the rock?
No, no, no, no.
How much of that paper did you use?
Chill. I'd say,
like, maybe 70%.
Ooh, tops.
Besides, it's mine.
Dude, it is still
plagiarism, though.
And now you're on a list
of potentially
ineligible players.
Wait, for real?
Yeah.
Look, I talked to
some of your teammates.
There's this guy who
helps with essay writing
for a small fee
and apparently,
he is worth every penny.
A ghost writer?
Dude, so, now
I'm really cheating.
No, no, no. No.
A tutor.
JJ, if you don't pass,
you're done for the year,
which would suck.
You started for
the first time last week.
This could be a hell of
a season for you, man.
Ok. Ok, fine.
I'll give it a try.
Great.
You got
Mrs. Lee in 106.
She'll try to bribe you into
sneaking her candy.
Don't take the bait.
I won't.
And 107 is
Ms. Maritta.
By far our
best resident.
All she does
is keeps quiet
and watch her soaps
all day.
Ok, and what exactly
am I gonna be doing?
You take out the trash.
Help tidy as needed.
You can start with
Ms. Maritta.
Oh. Ok.
Past
Lenny's old fishing haunt...
Hey, I'm Coop.
I'm here to just
clean up a bit
and be out your way.
You returned home on
Jason and Carly's wedding night
just in time to...
- Carly.
- My aunt
is obsessed
with this show.
It's so bad.
She'll go weeks without watching
and then catch up
in one sitting.
She's as bad as I am
with "love and hip hop."
Timing's everything.
♪ Pray that
we make to Sunday ♪
♪ Promise land visions, could
♪ lose it all
from one decision ♪
♪ The goal is to
make it there someday... ♪
Hey. Thanks for coming.
I tried to catch you
after soccer practice
but your coach
is hard core.
How much
did it hurt for you to
have to actually
use social media
To hit me in my DM?
I feel gross.
So, how's that hard work
on the field going?
Paying off yet?
I'm thinking
outside the box
just it case
it doesn't.
I'm willing to listen
to your branding idea.
Wow. Don't do me
any favors.
Wait, no, no, wait,
wait, wait, my bad. I...
Spencer, I'm kidding.
Relax.
So, there was this
athlete who was struggling
with some family issues.
She ended up having
a bad exhibition game
and was
benched indefinitely.
A few games later,
a senior encouraged her
to take control of
her narrative
and return to the reason
why she started
playing in
the first place.
She ended up
posting a video,
speaking openly
about how hard
life had been since
her mom got sick.
That video blew up,
sponsors poured in,
and eventually,
she got back to
kicking ass on the field
while making
6 figures in
endorsement deals.
That's a dope turn.
That athlete was me.
Oh. I'm sorry
about your mom.
Thanks.
Listen, I can see
how that worked
for you.
But our situations
aren't the same.
And me going online
and admitting
I had a bad game
is just... hey,
wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Where you going?
So much for being
willing to listen.
Look, if you're not
gonna keep a open mind
and do the work
to dig deep,
I'm not gonna waste
either of our time.
Ok. Let's give it a sh*t.
♪ Straight out the...
♪ Get into the drop,
I came from... ♪
Safron. Hey,
how you doing?
Meet my friend
and gifted attorney Laura baker.
Laura, this is
Mrs. Safron ho sea.
Her son jameal
is serving time for grand larceny.
Mrs. Hosea,
thank you so much
for the opportunity.
I've just been talking
to grace about
how there's such
a lack of affordable
legal counsel
within this community.
And I really think
that I can help fill that void.
That sounds nice.
I wish you decided
to play white savior
back when you actually
had influence.
I only took
this meeting
because I wanted to look
the former D.A. in the eye
and tell you how you
ruined my jameal's life.
I'm sorry.
I'm not following.
IT WAS ONE OF YOUR
FORMER A.D.A.s, SPECIFICALLY,
Who pushed to
have him sentenced,
a first-time offender,
to a decade in prison.
I understand your pain.
The truth is there were
a plethora of cases
during my time
and I couldn't oversee
every single
one of them.
Jameal's case
might've been
just another file
on your desk,
but he is my son.
So, I would never
hire you.
And good luck finding
anyone in this community
that would dare trust you
with a 10-foot pole.
Welcome to the neighborhood.
Yo, please tell me
we didn't get called
to some emergency
roommate meeting
for some
cult ceremony.
No. This is my attempt
to strip
the negative energy that's
been festering, and fix us.
Liv, we said
everything is fine.
Yeah? So, then why did
you respond separately
to my "let's hang"
group text? Mm?
Exactly.
I mean, I can't
speak for everyone,
but I personally hate group texts.
It doesn't matter, ok?
We're hosting
a game night tomorrow,
I already invited the guys,
and your attendance
is mandatory.
Wait. Tomorrow?
I've got back-to-back
meetings, so.
I'm getting
my hair braided.
You know, maybe I should
start charging rent.
Market value.
And it isn't cheap.
Ok, uh... Yep.
I guess I can change
my appointment to Sunday.
- Mm-hmm.
- Yup. Message sent. I'll be there.
- Great.
- All right.
Love that.
Love you guys.
- Mm.
- Mm-hmm.
Thanks again for
helping out, j.
You're kidding, right?
I mean, I wasn't gonna
miss a front-row seat
of you making
a complete fool
of yourself.
So not helpful.
And don't worry, Spencer.
I'll have you out
in time for that
gym relaunch
your posted about.
Oh, I'm not
going to that.
Yes, you are.
Publicity is
a good thing.
Some event photos will
be a solid complement
to the video we're
about to sh**t.
Now, try and look
less... uncomfortable.
That's impossible.
Shut up.
So, who is
Spencer James
and why do you
love football?
Ok. Um...
I'm originally from south L.A.
Born and raised.
Yeah. Born and raised
in south L.A.
Was it on the playground
where you spent most of your days?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
It's been a long day.
Breathe.
Don't over think it.
This is just
a casual conversation.
Two athletes talking shop.
Like, tell me why you
started playing football.
Man. I started
playing because
it was the first place
that I really felt alive.
Whenever my feet
touched the grass,
it just felt right.
I don't know how best
to describe it.
I just know that
nothing had ever
made me feel
like that before.
There was this one time
when I was 8.
The essay prompt seems
pretty straightforward.
What's a story of
adversity you faced
as it relates to
one of your favorite films?
I actually think
I might have a new spin.
Can I run it by you?
That's what you're
paying me for. sh**t.
Ok. So,
I was thinking
I could write about
this rift
my best friend Jordan
and I had in high school
when we were competing
for the qb1 spot.
The title could be
something like
"are we bros, no mo'?
A tale of bros
and fast five."
Vin diesel's fast five?
Yes, when hobbs
was introduced.
A.k.a. My boy the rock.
Man, I don't know I didn't
put this together before,
but dom and hobbs
started off as enemies,
only to realize
they were more powerful
as allies.
Bro, that was literally
me and Jordan.
I mean, in our case,
it was kind of friends
to frenemies
to friends again, but
the metaphor
paints itself.
Why don't I take
this all in,
take a cr*ck
at the outline,
and I'll get
back to you?
Sounds solid, bro.
I feel bad
about setting up that meeting.
I had no idea
she was gonna
ambush you like that.
I mean, I get that
she's upset
because it's her son,
but she does understand
that I'm here trying
to help, right?
Ok. There's a very
fine line
between "ally"
kind of help
and "savior"
kind of help.
Wait. You agree
with her?
I'm the poster child for
white savior syndrome?
That's not what
I said, Laura.
My point is,
it is a fine line
and because safron
doesn't really
know you personally,
it's easy to see
how from her perspective
you just coming in
trying to save
a community
that doesn't need
to be saved.
It needs resources.
Maybe she's right.
Maybe I shouldn't
be trying to help.
Not like this.
Ok, easy.
Nobody said that, either.
You are a part of
this community now, Laura.
You and Billy
live here.
It's a part of
who your kids are.
Just give everybody
a little more time
to get to know
the real you.
Not the D.A. they see
on their TV screens.
Then we can all come
together as a community,
then listen to what
we all really need
and see how we can
become that resource.
I opened this gym
almost 5 years ago
with some small savings
and a dream.
The first few years, we couldn't
get over 100 clients
and I was on the verge
of shutting down.
Materializing our dream...
So glad you
changed your mind
and decided to show.
Yeah. Hope I don't
regret it.
...Very
different approach.
Thanks to golden Angeles
wide receiver Spencer James,
grew to a couple hundred clients
in just a few months.
Spencer, would you care
to share a few words?
You're gonna
be great.
Hey, what changed
Spencer's mind, anyway?
Uh...
Less of a what,
more of a who.
Who is that?
That's davita.
Thank you.
Uh... This gym,
and Mickey, are a beautiful
reminder to all of us
to never stop dreaming.
There's always a path
to that dream.
It just might look
a little different
than you once thought.
My dream is to make it
to the NFL one day,
and today, a new friend
helped me remember
when I first started
dreaming that dream
back in pee wee ball.
I remember what it felt like.
So, I have an idea of what
all this means to you, Mickey,
and I am honored to play
even a small part
in helping you get this dream.
Thank you, man.
Olivia, right?
Hi. Um, have we met?
No, but Spencer
mentioned you
and I've seen you guys
around campus.
Hi. I'm davita.
Layla.
Nice to meet you.
You must be
the new friend
that Spencer mentioned.
Guilty. We were
recording his
Instagram video
and he
talked about how...
Sorry, there's
an IG video?
Yep. It's droppin' tonight.
Part of Spencer's
whole rebranding thing.
Rebranding?
Are we talking
about the same
Spencer?
It's a whole new world.
Branding, marketing.
It all helps
athletes reel in
N.I.I. Endorsement deals
and, in Spencer's case,
will help
have him back on
the field in no time.
Mm. It's funny.
As a coach's daughter,
I was taught that
hard work on the field
is what gets players
playing time,
not posting
thirst traps for likes.
Wow. Ok. Um, have you guys tried
the hors d'oeuvres?
Speaking from experience,
fan demand can influence
the depth chart.
Like I said, with n.I.L.,
it's a whole new world.
Hey. I see
you guys have met.
Yeah. It's been, um,
a real pleasure.
Whenever
my feet touched the grass,
it just felt right.
I don't know how
best to describe it.
I just know that
nothing had ever
made me feel like that before.
Hey. Uh, I thought
you were crashing
at the beach house
last night.
Uh, change of plans.
I, um... I was just tired.
Wanted to be home.
So she could watch
Spencer's video
a billion times
and drive us all crazy.
Sorry. I forgot you were
asleep down here.
- Wait,
is this about davita?
Who's davita?
Uh... spencer's new friend.
Ok. Um, ahem.
One day it won't
be awkward for us
to talk about this,
and today is
definitely not
that day, but
Spencer cares
about you.
So he met a new friend in college.
What's the big deal?
Ain't that what you supposed to do,
when you go to college?
It's true.
We're not, like,
in high school anymore and
our world is expanding.
I think it's healthy.
So, it's healthy
for my boyfriend
to be taking
major career advice
from some person
he barely knows?
Is it healthy for
my best friends
to not be able to coexist
in the same room?
We're coexisting now.
Ok, you know what?
Honestly, if you guys
are just gonna
treat this as a joke,
then let's just forget
the game night.
- Liv...
- No, seriously.
I mean, clearly,
I'm the only one
who cares about
everything changing
and not for
the better, so,
you guys do you
and I'll worry about myself.
You know, we don't
have to keep up this
monthly mother and son
brunch.
You're a busy man,
Spencer James.
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
I'm always gonna
make time
for my moms, ok?
What's all that?
Your friend davita
reached out to me
for some early
football memories.
She said she's helping you
with your social media.
Wait. How'd she find you?
Twitter.
Man, that's girl's
resourceful.
But looking through
these photos
Has taken me on a journey
of my baby's
early days.
I was impressed
with your video
you posted, by the way.
Thanks.
Not everybody's a fan.
Uh-oh. Liv?
Yeah. Let's just say
Liv and davita
didn't exactly click.
Davita thinks that
boosting my social media
is a good way to get me
back on the field.
Liv disagrees and thinks
it steals focus
from the real work.
And what do you think?
I think that college ball
is a whole new world
and I'm still trying
to figure it out.
You know... I remember
when you were in
pop Warner
and you hurt your shoulder.
And you wanted to be
on that field so bad
you asked to be a kicker
because you said...
Playing was
all that mattered.
I don't know how that translate
to college football,
but I'm sure
you'll figure it out.
Oh, dude.
I thought we were meeting on campus.
I got practice.
Yeah. My bad.
I just
figured I needed
to do this now.
Uh, what-what's this?
Where's my outline?
I'm reimbursing my fee.
Look, I couldn't
pull it together,
and trust me,
that is the first time
I've said those words.
JJ, I don't know
anything about you,
other than you
play football,
you like to work out,
and you love the rock.
Bro, there's no way
my social media's
gonna show you
the real me.
For some reason,
I don't think
social media
is to blame.
What do you mean by that?
I mean, when was
the last time you faced an adversity?
I've been through
the wringer from time to time.
Specifically when
and how?
See, it's like
you haven't been through
anything real.
Well, thanks for
the refund.
I can take my
essay from here.
I was thinking of
using a lesser-known
rock movie like
"be cool" anyway.
I haven't seen it.
But... Good luck with that.
I don't need luck.
I got the rock.
I mean, it was
the only decision.
You know?
Carly and I had to show
a united front for the families
and a big public wedding
seemed like the right
message.
I don't disagree with that.
But one thing
I want to know, uh...
Hey, look, Liv,
I know things are weird
between Patience and I
and everything with us
this morning,
you know, that's what
got you upset,
but a forced game night
wasn't gonna
fix anything anyway,
so, how about
you and I just
grab dinner instead
and talk for real.
You know, everyone
thought Sonny was dead
when he went away for 9 months
and missed out on his wife
falling in love
with his best friend
and marrying him.
There's some good
life advice here.
I, uh, I have no idea
what you're talking about.
Soaps, they ain't
really my thing, to be honest.
Um, they be doing the most.
No offense.
Sounds like
you do, too.
- Excuse me?
- Shh.
It's about to get good.
Why am I here again?
Because I don't
think that
safron would've
agreed to meet
with me if I'd
asked her myself.
I just want to
be clear. Hey.
I only took
this meeting again
because I love grace James
like a sister.
Well, I
appreciate that.
Look, your son's
original case deserved
a more thorough review
and a fairer judgment,
and for that
I am truly sorry.
The bias in the system
is one of
the main reasons
that I stepped down
as D.A.
Ok.
I reviewed jameal's
original case
as well as his
current situation
and he's got
a really good chance
at getting
an early release
based on a history
of good behavior.
In fact, there's
no doubt in my mind
that he can get it.
So, I've
put together a list of
good criminal
defense attorneys
that can make that happen.
I don't want them.
I want you.
I'm confused, because
the last time we spoke,
you made it very clear
that neither you or
anyone in the community
would hire me.
You're different
than I expected,
and you owned
your mistake,
and you believe
in my son.
Besides, a judge
is more likely
to trust a woman
that looks like you
above anyone else.
Ah! Can you
guys believe
the audacity of
that dude raj?
Not helping me
with my outline,
saying I'm
lacking adversity.
Of all things. Me.
Yeah.
Overcoming privilege
is so hard
these days, right?
Look,
the only adversity I've
seen you go through is
crushing on Vanessa when
she didn't like you back
and having to share
the qb spot with Jordan last year.
And neither of those
are gonna cut it for a college paper.
- Nope.
- You guys for real?
After everything we've
been through together?
JJ, I mean,
you've been there for us,
which is what makes
you a great friend, but
how many times
have you come to us
with your own drama?
Yeah, and real talk, man,
I don't believe
you ain't been through nothing.
I think you're worried
that if people know,
they ain't gonna
see you as the cool,
fun, spread the love JJ,
which couldn't be
further from the truth.
Hey.
Um... can we talk?
Yeah.
I've been calling you
all afternoon.
I know.
I'm sorry. I got
called into the paper.
Um... plus I figured it'd
be better if we
talked face-to-face.
And I wanna
clear the air about
davita last night.
Look, I was gonna introduce
the two of y'all.
Everything happened
so fast.
I didn't even know
she was coming.
Why'd you change
your mind about coming?
Because davita
reminded me that
any publicity
is good publicity.
Well, she must be
quite the saleswoman then.
Because you hate
publicity, Spencer.
And social media.
And anything else
that distracts you
from the game.
I hate the idea
of not playing
in the game even more.
Liv, I know
this is different,
but it's time I started
thinking outside the box
since nothing else is
working with coach Garrett.
Yeah, but does he even
care about social media?
I don't know.
I'm just trying to
follow davita's lead
in all this.
She's an elite athlete
who's been where I am.
She might have been
where you are, but
she doesn't really know
who you are, Spencer.
And you're so
consumed with
trying to impress coach
Garrett by any means that...
I think that you're
starting to forget
who you are, too.
Phyllis walked
past Lenny's old
fishing haunt
to rescue your watch and
you returned home
on Jason and Carly's...
Hold up.
You been watching
"general hospital"
all night?
You know this show?
Yeah. It's
my grandma's favorite.
Yo, this stuff?
This stuff is
addictive, ok?
Can you believe this chick
Nina straight h*jacked
9 months of Sonny's life
by making people think he was dead?
I'm surprised Carly
ain't k*ll her yet.
See, Carly is known
to slap a bitch
So, it'll be...
It'll be coming soon.
Wow. Yo... It's a shame
Liv isn't here
to see us getting along.
I mean, yeah,
sharing space with exes,
it ain't easy...
Nope.
But I kinda knew we'd
find our way back to being
friends again. Right?
Right. Friends.
After the ceremony
was over
and me and Carly went alone...
Ahem. My love
for the rock began...
Man, what is your
obsession with this guy?
Ok, he's the goat.
But just let me
finish. Please.
My love began when
he opened up
about his mother's
su1c1de attempt.
It's the reason he lives
every single day
with such purpose.
Summer before
my freshman year,
my uncle and I
almost d*ed
in a car crash
in Hawaii.
He'd been drinking.
Everyone thought
I spent the summer
living it up
on a beach, but
truth is,
I was recovering,
and it was the rock's
testimony about his mom
that... stuck with me
and got me through.
It's why I live each day
to the fullest
and focus on the joy
and the positive.
But I guess I missed
part of his lesson.
He was brave enough to
share his truth with the world
and... I wasn't capable
of doing that.
Even with
my closest friends.
Like them knowing my life
wasn't perfect fun all the time
would change something,
you know.
It's stupid, but...
No, I get it.
I'm a q*eer man
from a traditional Indian family.
Sometimes,
sharing our truth,
whatever it is,
it's one of the hardest
eggs to cr*ck.
Well, I-I took another
s*ab at the paper.
Ahem. C-Can you
give it a read?
I'd be happy to.
Thanks.
Good morning.
You look
mighty chipper.
I guess you and your
friends worked things out.
Wait, so, you been
eavesdropping on me
instead of
watching your soaps?
Last I checked,
it's my room,
and I can listen
to whatever I want.
Ok. True.
Uh, but, yes,
me and my ex are
working things out.
I mean,
things were actually
pretty good between us
this morning.
Word of advice
from a woman
who's been through life?
Please.
Sit with the uncomfortable
and don't be in a rush
to try to fix things.
That's something
my girl
Carly corinthos
could never do.
Wait, so, you saying
that if Carly
wasn't in such a rush
to try to fix things,
thinking her mob boss
husband was dead,
that she wouldn't have
ended up with two husbands?
Somebody's been watching
"general hospital."
It's been on in
the background. Whatever.
I... I'm gonna make
a phone call,
so, excuse me.
I'll be right back.
Yeah,
the problem is
she wants me because
I'm white,
not because
I'm the best
attorney for
the job.
I mean, as a mother
of two black teens,
I get it, but...
Uhh. Baby, no buts.
You said that you
wanted to be an ally.
Safron told you exactly
how to step up.
Sure, she was
a bit pointed,
but at the end
of the day,
do you think you
can get her son out?
I... know I can.
Then you gotta
be the ally
she's telling you she needs
and bring that boy home.
You're right.
You're absolutely right.
All right, what's up
with the mass summons?
Look, we've all been
going through a lot lately.
A lot is changing
and that ain't easy.
Relationships are changing.
Folks are trying
to find boundaries
with their colleague,
who's also their roommate,
who's also their best friend.
We got people trying
to figure out
how to handle their
bubbles expanding
to include others.
Look, change is uncomfortable.
Growth is uncomfortable.
Hell, adulting is uncomfortable.
So, our instinct is to rush it
and try to fix it, but
it's part of our journey.
For all of us.
So, we have to learn to sit
in the uncomfortable,
me included,
and trust that
our family is strong enough
to weather it.
Coop's right.
I know I am.
We do not want to end up
with two husbands.
Wait, what?
Watching too much
"general hospital."
Thanks for coming.
Listen, don't take
this the wrong way,
but that video,
the social media stuff,
it's not gonna get me
back on the field.
I mean, I get it from
an influencer's perspective,
but... a wide out
is only as good as
they last game.
Not the sneaker deal
they hope to secure.
I gotta stay true
to who I am.
Gotta do this my way.
You said your issue was
you were invisible to coach Garrett,
but the truth is
you stopped seeing yourself.
The real point
of this video
was to change
your opinion
of what you're
capable of,
not landing
some partnership.
Hold up. You knew what
you been doing all along?
Have you checked your
video posts recently?
You've got hundreds of
likes and comments
pouring in from people
all over the world.
When we met 3 days ago,
all you did was
doubt you could get
back on the field.
All these people
think you can.
Finally, you know
you can, too.
Now all you have
to do is convince
one more person.
Adams.
Come in.
- Need more suit approvals?
- Not today.
I got word from
JJ's professor.
He resubmitted a paper
that brought his grade up.
According to JJ,
that wouldn't have been possible
without you.
Initiative goes a long
way with me, Adams.
Thank you.
One more thing.
You won't be free for
Jersey pickup on Saturday.
You'll be shadowing me
on the sidelines.
- Wait, seriously?
- Yes.
But... I don't want to hear
a word out of you.
You stand there.
You learn.
Quiet as my shadow
on the ground.
You got some laundry
to do or something?
Yup.
Hey. Hard at work?
I figured out a pitch
for my next story at
the "L.A. tribune online."
Oh. What are you thinking?
Uh... I want to examine
the potential detriments of n.I.L.
And the burden
that it brings
to college athletes.
That's a change
of pace for you.
I mean, n.I.L.'S
a whole new world
and not all good,
contrary to what
some people may think.
So, this is
about davita.
I thought you
and Spencer were good.
We are, and this has
nothing to do with her.
N.i.I. Is a hot topic
and uncharted territory.
I mean, as a journalist,
this is exactly
the type of story that
I should be going after.
- Hey.
- Hey. I missed a text from you?
No. I was just
at the beach
and I figured
I'd stop by.
I read your paper
and was blown away.
For real.
So much depth and humility.
That means a lot.
Thanks, man.
And as much as
I hate to admit it,
I might have to check out
"be cool."
Well, then you're
just in time, brother.
I don't understand.
JJ, are you ready?
The movie's cued up.
Hey, there's room
for one more
if you wanna join
me and the boys.
Yeah!
Fellas, meet
my man raj.
Nice to meet you.
Have a seat, man.
Grab a drink.
JJ, how many times
have you seen this movie?
Spencer, what do you want?
I'ma make this
quick, sir.
I want to switch
to special teams.
- Why?
- Because I was reminded
that change ain't bad
and that there's nothing
more important to me
than getting a chance
to play,
even if that means
playing for a few
seconds at a time.
Plus, from what
I can see,
we could use the help.
Look, at the end
of the day,
I just want to be
an asset to you
in any way
you see fit.
Besides... it wouldn't
be my first time.
I used to kick ass
on special teams back in the day.
I need you in the special teams
meeting room.
45 minutes.
Don't be late.
Yes, sir.
04x14 - Changes
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Inspired by the life of professional American football player Spencer Paysinger. High School football player is recruited from South LA to play for Beverly Hills and the two worlds collide.
Inspired by the life of professional American football player Spencer Paysinger. High School football player is recruited from South LA to play for Beverly Hills and the two worlds collide.