I Win (2024)

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(birds chirping)

(Gloria banging on door)

Jax, wake up!

This is the last time I'm gonna tell you!

You're gonna miss your first day of school

and you're gonna make me late

for my first day of work.

God, Jesus, I'm up.

[Gloria] You better be.

You better be.

I heard that.

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You're welcome!

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Hi.

Hi, Sunshine Insurance?

Just down this way.

Okay.

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[Student] And I've tried contacting you.

I've done everything you asked me to do.

I just can't take this class.

I can't change that for you.

Go to it today and have

your mother call us.

They aren't gonna help you.

I heard that!

What do you need?

Jackson Donovan, today's my first day.

Oh, alright.

Jackson, welcome to our school.

Here's your schedule.

It's Jax.

[Mrs. Diaz] What?

I go by Jax.

Wait, can you tell me-

You better get a move

on, you're gonna be late.

Yeah, but I don't know-

[Mrs. Diaz] Head to class.

- I don't know-

- Next.

What do you need?

I need to register.

(footsteps tapping)

Hi, I'm Gloria Donovan.

Yes, let me get Mrs. Alcott

Good morning, Mrs. Donovan.

Let me show you to your desk.

(footsteps tapping)

I believe you two know each other.

Yes ma'am, we've been

sisters-in-law for years.

Well, don't let it

interfere with your work.

This way, Mrs. Donovan.

(footsteps tapping)

Oh, um...

(footsteps tapping)

(chair wheels whirring)

(phone ringing in distance)

(school bell ringing)

- You?

- Yeah.

I'm like a little bit nervous about it

to be honest with you.

Oh, my.

- Oh.

- I'm sorry.

It's no big deal,

it's a crowded hallway.

Yeah.

First day?

You can tell?

No.

(Jax laughing)

I'm gonna help him with

his schedule really quick.

Let's see.

Okay, so you're looking for building five.

That's the next building over.

And then 206 is on the second floor.

That's your homeroom.

Thank you.

Yeah.

(school bell ringing)

Sorry, man.

Watch yourself.

(footsteps tapping)

(indistinct chattering)

(birds chirping)

(car whirring)

Hey, bud.

Dinner's ready.

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Jax!

Dinner's on the table.

(muffled upbeat music)

Jackson Bryce Donovan, get out here.

Okay, okay!

I'm here.

Geez, ma.

Ma?

Can't even get a whole

mom word said for me.

You're gonna go with ma now?

(fork clicking)

How was school today?

(fork clicking)

Yeah, I get it.

Starting a new school your

senior year can be difficult.

Starting something new has been

pretty difficult for me too.

I started my new job today.

Can I eat this in my room?

Sure.

Come to me if you wanna talk.

I will, ma.

Ma?

(door clicking)

[Jax] I don't want to move.

Your Aunt Caroline went out

on a limb to get me this job.

Why couldn't you find a job around here?

Well, you don't think I tried?

Not hard enough.

Jax, please.

I've lived here my whole life.

My friends are here, my team.

Dad.

I'm sorry this is happening,

but we don't have a choice.

Jax!

(door slamming shut)

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(Jax sniffling)

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(plate clattering)

(chair scraping)

I'm moving to a new school

in the middle of my senior year.

How is this not gonna suck?

Well, maybe you could

make some new friends,

try out for the team, do stuff again.

(phone buzzing)

(clothes rustling)

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(phone thuds)

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(box rustling)

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(whistle whistling)

(crowd cheering and applauding)

(cheerleaders cheering)

(crowd cheering and applauding)

So your mom still on your

case about getting a job?

Nah, she barely knows I'm even there.

I mean, you could tell

her you already have one.

Oh man, don't wave that around.

What?

It's good advertisement.

You miss your jock buddies?

I mean, I'm sure if you put on your tights

and you went over there

and you asked them to play.

They're not tights.

Okay, I'm not playing

with those losers again.

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You guys are gonna have to

let me know how the game goes.

Okay?

We will.

Who do you think is gonna win?

- Us.

- Us?

Okay, you're gonna have to let me know.

My ride is here.

I will see you guys at the

Best Buds meeting tomorrow.

[Group] We will.

[Bailey] Okay, good.

Probably gotta go, man.

I hear you, man.

She is sensitive about those-

Alright.

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She spends more time with

them than she does with you.

(band playing upbeat music)

Hey, baby.

What was that about?

Nothing, he's just picking

up his little sister.

Really?

Picking up his little sister

or picking up a little bag?

Okay, you don't know

what you're talking about.

I don't, huh?

And I'm sure you guys weren't just here

making fun of my friends?

Who, them?

You can call those freaks

whatever you want, we both-

I don't call them freaks, Ivan.

I call them friends.

(band playing upbeat music)

All right, I'm sorry.

(band playing upbeat music)

Just get in the car.

(band playing upbeat music)

(car doors clicking)

(band playing upbeat music)

(truck whirring)

(keys jingling)

Are you seriously giving

me the silent treatment

over those freaks?

Are you not gonna talk to me?

Bailey, seriously, what's the problem?

You, Ivan, it's you.

What the hell did I do?

You're just always making fun of people.

You're becoming a bully

and I don't like it.

Well, why do you have to

hang out with him all the time?

Them?

Yeah, you hang out with those freaks

more than you spend time with me.

Maybe, just maybe I would

spend more time with you

if you weren't so angry all the time.

I'm not angry.

I'm not angry.

I just miss spending time with you, okay?

It used to be me and you against the world

and now it's just-

I don't wanna be against the world,

but I miss us too.

The old us, not whatever this is.

I'm gonna go inside.

I'm not done talking to you yet.

I'm tired, Ivan.

I'm going inside.

[Ivan] Please, don't.

Let go of me!

(door clicking)

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(palms smacking)

(Bailey breathing heavily)

(truck rumbling)

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Hurry up!

I'm running late for work.

Really?

Buckle up so I can drive.

I was gonna do it.

(buckle clicking)

Okay.

(tires squealing)

Okay, have a good day.

Jax, let's go, I'm gonna be late.

(door clicking open)

(door slamming shut)

Slam the door like that again

and you'll be taking the bus!

(Gloria exhales)

(tires squealing)

Hey, good morning.

(footsteps tapping)

Everything okay, Mrs. Donovan?

It's Gloria.

Call me Gloria.

Your work day begins promptly

at 8:00 AM, Mrs. Donovan.

I'm so sorry.

It won't happen again.

Mm-hm.

(school bell ringing)

You know what, can we

just talk about this later?

I can't be late.

- No.

We can talk about this now.

- Please.

You shouldn't have done that.

[Bailey] Ivan, you're hurting me.

Stop.

Hey!

Stay the hell out of it, alright?

Not a chance, man.

(palm smacks)

You must have a death wish.

That's big talk coming from a guy

who is about to hit a girl.

This is between me and

her, so stay out of it.

No, this is between you and me.

Is it?

Ivan, stop!

Hey!

Hey, stop, stop!

You, to the principal's office,

and you're coming with me.

Hey, this ain't over.

Thanks.

(Bailey breathing heavily)

Listen, I'm not trying

to say Ivan is a saint.

I've seen the difference in him.

And yes, he'll be suspended.

Lord knows I tried to help that kid,

but that doesn't give you

the right to start fights.

Ivan is a troubled kid.

He starts trouble and it's

best just stay away from him.

Now, your mom told me why y'all moved here

and you don't have to

talk about it right now,

but we have counselors on site if you-

Can I go now.

We're not done here just yet.

Listen, Jax, I really

hate to suspend you too.

You wanna suspend me?

I was helping that girl.

Yes, that's what I gather.

And that's why I wanna offer you

an alternative to suspension.

I would like for you

to do community service

around the school.

Community service?

I didn't do anything wrong!

Would you rather I suspend you?

(Jax sighs)

What do you want me to do,

scrape gum off desks or something?

No, nothing like that.

Have you ever heard of

the Best Buds program?

[Jax] No.

It's a program we

have here at the school

for our students with disabilities.

Like kids in wheelchairs or something?

Our student body encompasses

many types of people.

Yes, some are in wheelchairs.

Some are not.

But you'll get an opportunity

to work with some of the

most wonderful people.

I don't understand what it

is you're asking me to do.

How about we start with showing up?

Yeah, sure.

Now, I understand you play football.

Yeah, I played football.

[Hawkins] Well, if you'd

like, I can contact the coach

and see if I can get you put on the team.

No, no, I don't play anymore.

Fair enough, fair enough.

Well, the next Best Buds

meeting is Thursday.

I'll call your mom and let her know

you'll be doing community service.

Do you have to call my mom?

Don't push it, Jax.

Yeah, fine, I'll do the hours.

Can I go now?

Yeah, go ahead.

Thank you.

And Jax, stay away from Ivan.

This is unbelievable.

Okay.

My second day of work.

You haven't even been in school for a week

and I've already gotten a call

from the principal's office.

You don't understand, Mom.

Oh, now I'm mom, hmm?

Whatever.

No, not whatever.

Talk to me.

He had her pushed up against the locker.

Mom, he was hurting her.

What, who?

Oh, God, does it even matter who?

Okay, Jax, Jax-

No, it was all happening so fast.

I was just trying to protect her!

Okay, it sounds like

you did the right thing.

All right, so I'll call Principal Hawkins

and I'm gonna sort-

No, no, no.

No, don't call Principal Hawkins.

Principal Hawkins had

the chance to suspend me

and he didn't.

So I'll just...

I'll get the community

service over and done with.

How bad could that be?

I don't know if I'm okay with that.

- Mom.

- Jax.

I have just started at a new school

and the last thing that I want

is my mom solving all my problems for me.

Okay, I understand that.

But can we at least

call the girl's parents,

make sure she's safe?

I don't even know who she is.

I don't know what her name is.

I need you to keep an

eye out for that boy, Jax.

Are you listening?

Stay away from him.

Stay away from him.

- I will.

I will.

Okay.

Jax, we...

(door slams shut)

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(car whirring)

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(Bailey crying)

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(birds chirping)

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(indistinct chattering)

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I am Charlie.

Who are you?

Jax.

I like it.

Okay.

Can I touch your jacket?

Don't touch my jacket.

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I win!

I wasn't racing you.

You are talking to me, I win.

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Jax, you made it.

I didn't have much of a choice, so...

You always have a choice, son.

Just make sure it's the right one.

Geez.

You want to eat?

No, I'm not hungry.

You wanna play a game?

Not really.

Wanna dance?

Definitely not.

You wanna watch a movie?

No.

You pick.

I don't really feel like doing anything,

so I'm gonna go sit over there.

(bag rustling)

(chair scraping)

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Jax, dinner.

(plates rattling)

Jax!

Dinner is ready, let's go.

(muffled upbeat music)

Jackson Bryce Donovan!

I'm coming.

God.

Can we not do this today?

I had a rough day at work.

I just need to have a quiet meal.

How was school?

Fine.

Did you start your service hours today?

Yeah.

And how was that?

Fine.

Are football tryouts

still an option for-

No.

Riveting conversation.

[Reporter] Three hour

delay on the interstate

due to a fatal crash.

Let's go to Brian at traffic desk

to help tell you how

to avoid those delays.

(traffic whirring)

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[Ivan] Oh, I'm taking that.

Whoops.

Come on, man.

Oh.

You must be worried about

my daily intake of calcium.

You think you're funny?

Guys, I don't want any trouble.

Yeah, should have thought about that

before you got in between me and my girl.

You should have thought about that

before you tried hurting her.

Leave him alone!

Oh.

Look who you got fighting

your battles for you.

He's not fighting my battles for me.

I'm his friend!

You are not my friend!

Gentlemen, is there a problem?

No, no problem.

Just a couple of guys having

a friendly conversation.

Friendly, huh?

Yes, sir, absolutely.

Yes, sir.

I'll see you around.

(indistinct chattering)

(tray clatters)

(indistinct chattering)

(phone ringing)

Sunshine Insurance, this is Gloria.

How can I help you?

Okay, let me just look that up for you.

I'm trying to find you that answer, ma'am.

Hi ma'am, we are having

a bit of computer trouble.

Can you repeat the question?

Yes, you can certainly add your daughter

to your existing policy.

She just needs to live with

you and be under 26 years old.

Call us back when you're ready.

You have a great day as well.

Bye-bye.

Thank you so much.

No problem.

How's Jax?

Not good.

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We'll talk later.

(footsteps tapping)

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Hey, can I talk to Charlie?

Charlie?

I win!

Hey, Charlie.

I'll race you to the snack table?

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(Jax exhales)

(chair rattling)

(gentle music)

Look man, I'm sorry about

what happened in the cafeteria.

I got really stressed out.

What'd you win?

Come on, man, I said I'm sorry.

I get really mad sometimes,

but I didn't mean to take it out on you.

I get mad sometimes too.

So you get it?

No.

(gentle music)

It's not just you.

I do it to my mom too and

I don't even know why.

But, I'm sorry.

I really am.

So, tell me, buddy.

What did you win?

Juliette wanted a lollipop.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Ms Taylor gave me one.

I gave it to Juliette.

Well, buddy, it sounds

like Juliette won.

Juliette smiled.

I win.

(Jax chuckling)

Can I wear this?

Nah, man, I'm sorry.

Nobody touches this jacket.

But, we are friends.

Okay?

Okay.

Now, I bet I can stuff more donuts

into one cheek than you can.

No, I can.

- No, I can.

- I can.

- I can.

- I can.

- Let's go.

- Okay.

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Hey, Charlie.

Hello.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

I've been part of Best

Buds for a couple years now.

I love it here.

Everyone's so nice and

they have great food.

Juliette over there, she's my bud.

We have a lot in common.

You both like lollipops?

Well, I mean, who doesn't?

Yeah, yeah, I guess that's true.

So what brings you here?

Oh.

Well, I'm glad you're here.

I'm Bailey.

We probably shouldn't be talking.

The not so incredible

Hulk's head will explode.

Ivan doesn't come to these things

and he doesn't dictate what I do.

What's your name?

I'm not so sure I should tell you.

Thanks, Jax.

Thanks, Charlie.

Yeah, thanks Charlie.

So Jax, you wanna come meet Juliet?

Sure, Bailey.

I'd love to.

Charlie, you wanna go hang

out with Juliette with us?

Yes, please.

(upbeat music)

Let's go.

[Bailey] Okay.

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Wanna play?

I'm good, buddy.

I'm just gonna sit here and watch.

[Charlie] Okay.

(upbeat music)

Where is Jax?

He does not wanna play.

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This is gonna be a cheer, go!

- Go.

- Big Blue.

- Big Blue.

- Let's go!

[All] Let's go!

(group clapping)

Go.

- Big blue.

- Big blue.

- Let's go.

- Let's go.

(group clapping)

[All] Go, Best Buds, let's go!

(group cheering and applauding)

Come on.

[Speaker] Good job, nice job!

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Come on, Charlie.

You got this, dude, you got this!

Nice, you got one of the target down.

(upbeat music)

Come on, buddy boy, let's go.

Come on, senior.

- Up you go.

- Come on.

Come on.

You might wanna go to

that side of the field.

This might be a long one.

Oh, okay.

(gentle music)

(indistinct chattering)

Oh, hey.

Do you want a cupcake?

Donut?

- Hello, man.

- Hey, awesome.

Thank you so much for supporting.

Appreciate it, if you want to sign up

(indistinct) Best Buds.

(upbeat music)

- Oh, no.

- Okay.

Slushies are here.

There you go.

And there you go.

And for you, Charlie.

Cherry and Coke, please.

I got you, buddy.

(upbeat music)

Come on!

Play it again, play again!

(upbeat music)

Forget it, I'll just work on it later.

When is it due?

I have to turn it in by Friday.

All right, well, I'll help you.

You have wanted to get into Columbia

since you were 10 years old.

I'm not good at math, but it's like...

(Bailey laughing)

That's a lot of years.

You got this.

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I think I'm gonna bowl this round.

No, you're not.

Oh, no.

I win!

Fine, fine.

(upbeat music)

Get outta here.

(pins rattling)

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You're gonna let me win, right?

Nope.

You're gonna let me win, right?

Not a chance.

Mm.

That's great, man.

You did so good, Charlie.

(phone ringing)

Sunshine Insurance, this is Gloria.

How can I help you?

Absolutely, Mr. Garcia.

Keep an eye out on your

email and I will have

all of the forms you need to

make that happen sent your way.

You're very welcome.

You have a great day.

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(indistinct chattering)

Hey, Juliette.

How you been?

You and Bailey are

really close, aren't you?

Yeah.

A feisty one, huh?

Why don't you tell me a little bit more

about Bailey's new friend.

I don't know what you're talking about.

We both know that's not true.

The guy, the one you and the

other buddy you hang out with.

Jax.

Yeah

Dumb name.

Are they dating?

Mr. Hawkins.

Everything okay, Juliette?

Yeah.

Would you like me to walk you to class?

Yes, please.

(footsteps tapping)

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(birds chirping)

After you.

(gentle music)

Oh, hi there.

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(bag rustling)

(computer thudding softly)

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Okay.

Now that we are done with your routine...

Hey, hi.

It's nice to meet you, I'm Jax.

Oh, I know who you are.

Charlie has not stopped

going on and on about you since you met.

Mom!

Sorry, honey.

Well, why don't you guys

go and watch some TV,

play some video games and

I'll bring you some snacks.

- Cool.

- Yeah.

"Say Anything!"

Again, Charlie?

(Cindy laughing)

So, what's "Say Anything?"

A movie, the best movie!

(Jax laughing)

(TV beeping)

Well, what's it about?

Is it like a romance, a comedy or-

(Charlie shushing)

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[Speaker] If life was a

movie, what would it be rated?

I don't wanna sell anything,

buy anything or process it.

I don't wanna sell anything.

She gave me a pen.

I gave her my heart and she gave me a pen.

(door clicking)

Dad's home.

- Hey.

- Hi.

(lips smooching)

Hey, bud.

Hey, Dad.

And you must be Jax.

Ah, you didn't have to get

up, but I'm glad you did.

You boys want something to drink?

Coke, please.

And you wanna beer?

(Tom laughing)

I'm just messing with you, Jax.

One Coke coming up.

Jax, you want some too?

The drink that is, not

the stuff you sniff.

(Tom laughing softly)

Is he always like that?

Yep.

Oh.

(traffic whirring)

(speaker beeping)

[Intercom] Mr. Carter,

can you send Jax Donovan

to the principal's office please?

(group exclaims)

(footsteps tapping)

(group laughing)

(Jax knocking)

Hey Jax, come in.

Have a seat.

So am I in trouble, or-

No, no, no.

Actually, I just wanted to see

how you were adjusting to the new school.

I've been doing good.

Good, good, good.

I also wanted to let you know

that your community

service hours are complete.

Just sign right there.

You no longer have to go

to the Best Buds meetings

if you don't want to.

I want to.

You do?

Mm-hm.

That's great to hear.

I wanted to ask you, have

you heard anything from Ivan?

Jax, you know you can talk to me, right?

No, there has been no problems.

Seems like you're adjusting pretty well.

You know, we still have school counselors

that are available.

- I'm fine.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins.

By the way, you are

k*lling it Mrs. Donovan.

(Gloria giggling)

Thanks, I'm finally

starting to feel comfortable.

On a more serious

note, how is Jax doing?

Oh, he's adjusting.

He's made some friends, I think.

But, he's still not playing ball.

He's such an a*s to me sometimes.

Well, he is a teenage boy.

And a grieving one at that.

Yeah.

That doesn't mean he

should treat you that way.

Oh, I know.

I'm not the most patient with him either.

You're both doing the best you can.

How are you, though?

I've been so focused on Jax

I haven't had time to check on you.

I try to think of the good memories,

like when we used to play

in the basement as kids.

(Caroline laughing)

We used to make up these songs

and sing them for our parents.

We used to drive them crazy

hearing us over and over again.

You know, he never quit doing that.

He used to make up these songs

for Jax when he was little.

Oh, I remember.

Who could forget the you

poop in the potty song.

(both laughing)

(Gloria exhales)

I miss him.

Me too, honey.

Me too.

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I (indistinct) on my time

(Jax groans)

My thought make me tired

(Charlie groans)

Do you need some help?

Yep.

Okay, let me see.

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Okay, where you going?

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You said nobody touches your jacket.

Yeah.

So this, this is my dad

and the jacket was actually his,

but he died last year.

That's why I had to move schools.

My dog Barky, he died last year too.

Hmm.

I'm sorry to hear about that.

Can I wear your jacket now?

No.

No, you can't wear my jacket,

but I do know something we can do.

What?

I saw a lake over off of Conway Street.

You and me, we jump in, go swimming.

I'm not allowed.

Charlie Burke, you are

a junior in high school.

You do not need permission.

All you need is a towel.

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Come on.

Come on, why aren't

you gonna swim with me?

I don't know.

Hey, what's going on?

I can't swim.

Really?

I thought you were a big bad 16-year-old.

So?

Hey, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean anything by that.

Hey, how about instead of swimming,

I teach you how to skip rocks.

I win.

Come on.

All right.

So what you wanna do is you

wanna find a really smooth one.

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So, do we boo the yellow team?

(indistinct chattering)

You have to meet, uh, hey guys.

- Hey, it's Jax.

- It's Charlie's parents.

This is his mom, Cindy and his dad Tom.

So nice to meet you.

Are we still getting those beers later?

(group laughing)

I'm joking.

- I made a joke.

I made a joke with him.

Oh, geez.

We did have some coke.

Honey.

The stuff you drink, not sniff.

- Okay.

- Did you want sit with us?

I would love to.

Check that out.

Let's go, blue.

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(crowd cheering and applauding continues)

(crowd cheering and applauding continues)

(indistinct chattering)

(crowd cheering and applauding)

Um, he's looking a little

cozy with your girl, man.

Get off of my base.

Shut up, man.

I'm just saying.

First she chose them

over you and now she's-

I said shut up.

All right?

Get off me, man.

(tense music)

(crowd applauding)

(door thudding)

- Jax!

- What's for dinner?

Smells good.

(plate clinking)

Chicken.

What do you want, a

little bit of everything?

Yes, please.

I got you, I got you.

(plate clicking)

Is everything okay?

Yeah Mom, everything's great.

Why?

Nice, I got a full

mom without even trying.

Oh, brother.

(car whirring)

Good way of healing

I'm back to feeling, I'm

Happier than ever

Like I never thought forever was you

My skies are blue

(phone buzzing)

Hey Charlie, I'm actually

about to eat dinner right now.

So can I call you back?

[Cindy] Jax, this is Charlie's mom.

Oh, hey.

Is everything okay?

[Cindy] Is Charlie with you?

Um, no, I haven't seen him since school.

Why?

[Cindy] I can't find him anywhere.

What do you mean you can't find him?

[Cindy] I don't know.

He was here earlier and I

thought he was in his room.

But we have looked all over

and we're calling every-

Hey, don't worry.

We'll be right there.

Mom, it's Charlie.

He's missing

Jax.

I don't understand, how is he missing?

I don't know, we've checked everywhere.

I mean, we called all his friends.

I mean, we even went to

the arcade up the street,

you know, that's his favorite.

Half cherry and half coke slushie.

Anyway, Tom was in the

kitchen making dinner.

I was doing the laundry

and he just came up to me

and he said that he needed a towel, so-

Wait, wait, wait.

You gave him a towel?

Yes, but it was just a towel.

What?

I know where he is.

Charlie!

- Charlie!

- Charlie!

I think it's this way.

[Cindy] Charlie!

I'm happier than ever

(tense music)

[Jax] Charlie, Charlie!

Charlie!

Charlie!

(tense music)

[Ivan] Bailey, listen.

Charlie!

We have to find him.

- Charlie!

- He has to be okay.

Please, please.

Don't walk away from me!

Come on!

(tense music)

Charlie!

(tense music)

(truck rumbling)

[Ivan] Bailey!

(tense music)

Charlie, my god.

Thank God you're okay.

Hey, buddy.

[Cindy] Charlie.

(Bailey breathing heavily)

What are you doing, bud?

I'm skipping rocks.

I see that.

Buddy, what were you thinking?

Why are you out here?

I'm skipping rocks.

We get that, honey.

Why?

How did you know he would be here?

I'm so sorry.

I brought him out here a few days ago.

Honey, you've gotta make sure

that you always tell mom

or dad where you are going.

All right, it could be dangerous.

I'm a junior in high school.

I know, sweetie, I know that.

But, you just have to make sure

an adult always knows where you are, okay?

Especially if you are

going to be around water.

What the hell were you thinking?

How did this happen, Jax?

Tom, Tom.

What?

It's irresponsible!

He could have been hurt or worse!

He is impressionable.

He trusted you.

We trusted you!

Okay, Tom, okay.

Tom, that's enough, baby, okay?

Okay, let's all just take a breath.

I'm so glad Charlie is okay.

Let's just get these boys home

and we can talk about this in the morning.

Okay?

Yeah, okay.

I'm so sorry.

(emotional music)

Charlie's fine, honey, he's okay.

No, no, no.

Yes, yes he is.

He's with his parents.

Mom.

Mom, Charlie could have died

and it would've been my fault.

It would've been my fault, just like Dad.

What are you saying?

Your dad's accident is

not your fault, honey.

Yes, yes it was.

Yes, it was.

How can a car accident be your fault?

You weren't even there.

Yeah.

Yeah, exactly.

And if I would've been there,

maybe he'd still be alive.

You could've gotten hurt or died too.

No, Mom.

You don't get it.

I'm trying, help me.

Dad asked me to go with him that night.

Oh, thank God you didn't.

No, Mom, listen.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Listen.

I was so selfish.

I was playing some stupid game on my phone

and he came in and

asked if I wanted to go.

And I told him I was busy,

that I didn't want to go.

I still don't understand.

(Jax breathing shakily)

If I would've gone with

him, he would've waited.

He would've waited for me to

get ready and put my shoes on.

And that would've taken

like five minutes, and then-

No, Jax!

The drunk driver would've

been somewhere else by then.

And dad would still be alive.

It's my fault!

This is not your fault, okay?

Who knows what would've happened.

The only person to blame

is the woman who got

behind the wheel that day

after she'd been drinking.

(Jax breathing shakily)

This is not your fault.

It's not your fault.

No, Jax.

No.

(Jax sobbing)

(birds chirping)

(car whirring)

(upbeat music)

Hey Bailey, I have to practice my ASL.

You can come over to my

house later and practice, okay?

Okay.

(upbeat music)

What are you gonna wear to the dance?

Are you gonna wear heels?

Of course, aren't you?

No, I care way too much about my feet

and I'd be more comfortable

with my boots on.

Ugh, that's gross.

Can I do your makeup for you?

Well, you want me to look good, right?

[Juliette] Of course I do.

(Juliette giggling)

Waiting for someone, Ivan?

No.

(footsteps tapping)

Ladies, how's it going?

- Good.

- Good.

Hey, can I talk to you?

[Bailey] Sure.

So, I saw Ivan hanging

out in the hallway.

Is there a problem?

(upbeat music)

(soft music)

Bailey, you can talk to me.

I went for a jog the other night and...

What happened?

He was driving drunk, I think.

It was scary.

What did he do?

I'm fine, I promise.

He just was following

me and calling for me,

but I hid and he eventually drove off.

I'm so sorry.

Because it didn't happen

on school property,

there's nothing I can do.

But I could reach out to his parents.

No, I don't want to make things worse.

Fair enough.

Look, my door's always open.

You can come talk anytime you want, okay?

Thank you.

Of course.

Wow, this looks really good.

I might need to hire you

two for the prom committee.

(all laughing)

Hey, but what I originally

came in here for

was I need the details

for the Friendship Ball.

Well, we got plenty

more posters to paint,

so you can grab that yellow paint

while we discuss details

for the friendship ball.

(all chuckling)

(soft music)

(indistinct singing)

(indistinct singing continues)

Mr. Burke.

I want to say I'm so

sorry about everything.

I never wanted Charlie to go out.

Jax-

No, really, I'm so sorry.

Jax.

I'm not gonna say it's

okay, because it isn't.

But I let my emotions get out of hand.

No, I deserve it.

No, Jax, you don't deserve it.

I need you to understand

that Charlie doesn't think like you do.

He can do anything that we do.

He's just so literal.

Yeah.

I understand, sir.

It's Tom.

Call me Tom!

Okay.

Come on, huggies.

Huggies.

Thank you, Tom.

Just don't call me late for dinner, huh?

(Tom laughing)

Come on, it's karaoke time!

(upbeat music)

(crowd cheering and applauding)

(group laughing)

Oh hey, it's okay.

Let him go up there.

It's not his turn.

It's fine.

(indistinct chattering)

(microphone screeching)

He's not a good singer.

All he needs to be is Charlie.

[Jax] All right, what

are we singing Charlie?

So I'm Gonna Lift You Up.

(crowd cheering and applauding)

- Go, Charlie!

- Go, Charlie.

Okay, Charlie.

(upbeat music)

(indistinct singing)

(indistinct singing continues)

Just wanna lift you up

(indistinct singing)

I just wanted to check

and make sure you're okay.

Yeah, of course I am.

I mean, Jax's singing is like

not the easiest on the ears,

but I think I can handle it.

(Bailey giggling)

No, I wanna make sure you're okay

with the whole Ivan situation.

Yeah, I know what you meant.

It's just not the easiest

thing to talk about.

I mean, like, I'm a smart girl.

How did I let this happen?

Bailey, listen to me.

You did not let this happen.

Okay?

Guys like Ivan, they

know exactly what to say

and they know exactly how

far to push the envelope

to get what they want.

Thank you.

(indistinct singing)

What are you singing tonight?

Are we singing something?

(both laughing)

Where do you think Jax

gets his talent from?

(Bailey laughing)

(indistinct singing)

As high as I can

Hey Mom, I'm gonna talk to Bailey

about something real quick.

[Gloria] Okay, see you at the car.

Yeah.

That was fun.

Yeah, it was.

We should do it again sometime.

Just the two of us.

I'm not sure that's such a good idea.

Yeah.

Because I don't think I

could listen to you sing again.

(both laughing)

Really?

I have the voice of an angel.

A dying angel.

(both laughing)

(gentle music)

I should...

I should probably get going.

My mom turns into a beast

if she doesn't get to bed

at 10 o'clock at night.

(Jax laughing)

I think dying angels might just be

my new favorite thing to listen to.

(gentle music)

(Bailey humming)

(Bailey giggling)

(phone dings)

(door clicking)

What do you want, Ivan?

You are gonna talk to me

from all the way over there?

Yeah, I'm staying right here.

If you're gonna have an attitude,

I'm going right back inside.

No, I'm sorry.

Just, I just wanna talk.

Okay?

I don't wanna fight.

(footsteps tapping)

I don't know why I'm like this.

I care about you.

You're the last person I ever wanna hurt.

But you did hurt me,

Ivan, more than once.

I know.

And I hate myself for that.

(Ivan exhales)

I don't wanna be like this.

You can help me, Bailey.

You can help me be the

person that I want to be.

It's not my job to fix you, Ivan.

That's something you

have to do on your own.

This thing between me and you is over.

It's 'cause that loser, isn't it?

The one who always wears

that stupid jacket.

The kid who always hangs out with the re-

Damn it, Ivan!

Forget this!

Do not ever speak to me ever again!

(footsteps tapping)

(door slams shut)

Bro, your hair.

That is an interesting choice.

(Jax laughing)

[Friend] Don't talk to me.

You remember them dark sideburns

you had in middle school?

No, no, no, no.

(both laughing)

Oh my gosh, how's it going man?

How you been?

It's actually not too

bad here, surprisingly.

Okay, you gonna be coming back anytime?

Um, probably not, but

if you wanna come visit

over the summer, we could all hang.

Maybe you could introduce me to Bailey.

Bro, you know, shut...

Shut up, man.

(phone dings)

Oh, she actually just texted me.

Um, I gotta call her real quick.

Yeah, man, you got it.

All right, cool man.

I'll talk to you later.

All right, see you.

(phone ringing)

(phone buzzing)

So you're one of those.

One of those what?

[Bailey] People who

call instead of text.

Well, I was worried about you.

Oh, you were worried about me?

Interesting.

[Jax] What happened with Ivan?

I don't know how we

were together for so long.

I guess I was just...

[Jax] Scared?

Yeah.

(soft music)

Bailey.

[Bailey] Jax.

You need to be careful.

Okay?

Ivan is dangerous.

He could hurt somebody.

He wasn't always like this.

[Jax] Bailey, I would never judge you.

I know.

I just want you to know

that when I met Ivan,

he was actually a sweet guy.

[Jax] What happened?

It wasn't really one thing.

It happened over time.

He never really had

the greatest home life.

And I think it was

really when he started...

[Jax] Started what?

He's played football since he was a kid.

Football, really?

He was really good.

And the guys started

getting really competitive

and pushing each other way too hard.

(Bailey exhales)

A bunch of them started using steroids.

Mm, that makes sense.

I think he even started selling it

so he could keep using it himself.

He got kicked off the team last year.

I tried to stop-

Bailey, there's nothing

that you could have done

to stop this.

I know, it just sucks.

I mean, he wasn't the

sweetest guy in the world,

but he was nothing like this.

Well, at least you don't

have to deal with him anymore.

I hope not.

(upbeat music)

(Juliette giggling)

You were so good at

karaoke the other night.

Thank you.

How did you know that song?

I just know it.

I'm so good at singing.

Yeah, you are.

(both laughing)

What do you think about Jax?

He's nice and he's so cute.

(both laughing)

Juliette, oh my gosh.

You are not wrong, he is pretty cute.

But he can't sing at all.

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

What about Charlie, he's pretty cute too.

Yeah, he's way cuter than Jax.

(both laughing)

Are you done with my makeup?

Yes, ma'am.

Okay, you wanna take a selfie?

Let's do it.

Let's do it.

(fist knocking)

Who is that?

Who is that?

(gentle music)

(both giggling)

Let's go.

Are you good?

Nervous.

(indistinct chattering)

[Bailey] Juliette!

(both giggling)

Of course I will.

Of course, yes.

You can put this down, it's okay.

(gentle music)

(gentle music continues)

I guess that's a yes.

Yeah.

You know, it really just depends

on your dance moves, actually.

Oh, that's great.

We were just working on a routine.

- Really?

- Yeah, it goes like this.

Here, and then-

Oh, wow.

Yeah, oh, okay.

- Knees going.

Yeah, look at that.

(overlapping chattering)

Yeah, I've been practicing too.

[Jax] Wow, I'd live to see that.

Yeah, it goes something like this.

- Oh, yeah.

- Yeah.

Oh, yeah.

They're feeling it.

No, you can stop.

You (indistinct).

You can't escape, you can't escape

(Bailey laughing)

Alright, everyone look this way.

Get closer.

- Yeah, yeah.

- Okay.

All right, ready everyone?

Ready, on count of three.

Everybody say cheese.

One, two, three.

[All] Cheese.

That was a Gouda picture, huh?

(Tom laughing)

That was so-

Do like a pointing.

Let's do like, you know, like...

- Point at the camera.

- Okay.

[Cindy] Yeah, I love it!

Oh, wow.

(camera clicking)

You guys have fun, okay?

Don't do anything I wouldn't do.

(Tom laughing)

You mean like tell jokes

that are actually funny?

(group laughing)

Let's go.

I know, I know.

[Gloria] Bye, you guys.

[Cindy] Thank you so much, Gloria.

I'll talk to you soon, okay?

Jax, I'll send you some of those photos.

Okay?

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.

And here.

Before you go.

I should be good.

You sure?

Yeah, I'll be good.

(soft music)

Hey, thank you.

Oh, you know I love taking pictures.

No, Mom, thank you for everything.

It turns out this house

is the perfect size.

(emotional music)

I should go to the ball now, huh?

Have fun.

Yeah, of course.

I love you.

Love you.

(emotional music)

I'll be there for you because I know

I'll be there for you

when you are alone

I'll be there, yeah, I'll be there

I'll be there for you

(upbeat music)

I'll be there for you

(upbeat music)

(truck rumbling)

(door clicking)

(tense music)

I'll be there for you

(upbeat music)

I'll be there for you

(tense music)

You and me together

We could be (indistinct)

I'll be there for you

when you are alone

Hey, I'm gonna go get some punch.

Do you guys want any?

Me!

I'll go help you.

Cool.

(upbeat music)

I'll be there for you

(upbeat music)

Oh, (indistinct).

[Bailey] Thank you.

[Jax] Yeah, thank you.

Oh, look at those two.

They are so cute together.

Oh, he does not stand a chance.

Well, it's not a bad thing

to be led by a strong woman.

Maybe you should lead me.

Maybe I should.

Oh, oh boy.

(Bailey laughing)

(upbeat music)

(upbeat music continues)

(Bailey gasps)

Bailey, are you okay?

Stop!

Get off of me, man.

Come on!

(knife clicks)

Ivan, this has gone too far, man.

You mess with my

girlfriend, you mess with me.

(Charlie screams)

Charlie, Charlie!

- Charlie!

- Someone call 9-1-1!

- Charlie!

- Someone call an ambulance!

Stay with us, stay with us, okay?

Are you okay?

Juliette, Juliette!

Call an ambulance, call someone.

Hey, buddy, buddy.

(muffled talking)

(emotional music)

(emotional music continues)

(emotional music continues)

(emotional music continues)

(emotional music continues)

It doesn't feel okay at all.

It happened so fast and I...

Excuse me.

Are there any updates on Charlie?

Not yet.

(Bailey sobbing)

He just, he did that.

I know, honey.

I'm so sorry.

How is he?

He hasn't woken up yet.

But they say the blade

missed all major organs.

He'll most likely make a full recovery.

(Bailey crying softly)

Jax.

You should go see him.

Yeah.

(Cindy crying softly)

Oh, come here.

(Bailey crying)

(machine beeping)

(indistinct chattering)

(machine beeping continues)

(machine beeping continues)

Why?

Why would you do that?

Should have just stayed out of it.

I could have handled it!

(machine beeping)

I didn't want you to get hurt.

(Jax sniffling)

You're my best friend.

You are the first person

I told about my dad.

Hanging out with you,

it was the first time I felt happy,

the first time I felt alive since he died.

(machine beeping)

(machine beeping continues)

(Jax sniffling)

(machine beeping continues)

You can wear it, buddy.

You can wear it.

(Jax sniffling)

I win.

(bright music)

(Jax chuckling)

(bright music)

(indistinct chattering)

Can we just stay here forever?

Tomorrow is Monday.

Oh, we gotta go back to work tomorrow.

No.

Are you not happy there?

Let's just say that Mrs. Alcott

does not put the sunshine

in Sunshine Insurance.

(group laughing)

You feed the giant and you release.

We should go rogue,

build up our own clientele.

Start our own company.

You can call it Moonshine Insurance.

Ah.

I see it.

Moonshine Insurance.

Um, I got in.

(Gloria screaming)

Bailey!

Everything's okay.

I just got into the college

of my dreams is all.

Congratulations!

You're still gonna come visit, right?

It's only a two hour flight.

You guys can't get rid of me that easily.

(group laughing)

You got in?

Did you doubt me?

Not for a second.

Hey, so how's the

football team at Columbia?

Anything's possible.

(bright music)

(Bailey giggling)

Let's go swim.

Let's go, come on.

Come on, Charlie.

(Bailey hollers)

Cheater, both of you.

(bright music)

I never would've guessed

that Jax's school year

would end like this.

I am so grateful that he

has such good friends.

Oh, same.

I couldn't ask for anything more.

You could always ask

for more, more pizza.

More parties, more birthday parties,

more kids birthday parties.

More trees, more lasagne.

More little babies, more kittens.

More wind power, more solar power.

More water.

(bright music)

We're gonna go swim.

Do you guys wanna join us?

I'm gonna talk to

Charlie for a little bit.

Then we'll catch up with you.

Come on, okay.

You ready?

Yep.

(Bailey hollers)

(water splashing)

Hey.

Hey.

Please promise me you will never

get in the middle of a fight for me again.

Stop getting into fights.

Yeah, that's fair.

You know, ever since

you came into my life,

it got a whole lot better.

I'm really glad I met you and I love you.

I love you.

I know you do.

And we're always gonna be best buds.

Best buds.

I win.

No, buddy.

We win!

Cowabunga!

(water splashing)

(bright music)

(bright music continues)

(bright music continues)

(bright music continues)

(bright music continues)

(bright music continues)

(bright music continues)

(bright music continues)

(bright music continues)

(upbeat music)

I feel seen

I feel understood

If I've got you, I'm

telling you I'm good

I can share, I can shine

I can be a better me because

you're a friend of mine

So I'm gonna lift you

up as high as I can

I want the world to know

I'm your biggest fan

So I'm gonna lift you up,

I'm gonna root for you

Because if you win, I win too

(upbeat music)

(upbeat music continues)

So I'm gonna lift you

up as high as I can

I want the world to know

I'm your biggest fan

So I'm gonna lift you up,

I'm gonna root for you

Because if you win, then I win too