Two for the Win (2021) Movie Script

RIP-FIXES-SYNC

by VaVooM

It is an exciting night

tonight

here at the 2018 American

Sports Awards.

From the basketball court

to the ice rink,

from the ski slopes

to the gridiron.

All of your favorite athletes

are walking the red carpet

with us tonight.

And here we have champion

downhill skier, Justin O'Neill,

fresh off his 2nd place showing

on the hit show,

"Celebrity Fox Trot."

- Justin.

- Hi Maggie.

- How are you doing?

- I'm great.

Justin,

your first nomination

for Favorite Male Athlete,

since your big win in Japan.

Yeah. Well, I know it's

a bit of a cliché, Maggie,

but it really is an honor

just to be nominated.

Be honest, you wouldn't mind

having that award

on your bookshelf with all

the other medals and trophies.

Winning isn't everything,

Maggie.

Except on the mountain.

- Good luck tonight, Justin.

- Thank you, Maggie.

Anna.

Give me some good news.

I wish I could, Justin.

Niels is out.

Can't believe Neils quit.

We'll find you a new coach.

I don't want a new coach,

I want my old coach.

Did you tell him I'm done

with physical therapy?

I'm cleared to start

training again?

He doesn't think that he can

get you back into shape

in time for the Winter Classic,

but do not be discouraged.

I can't start racing without

a coach. I've been out a year.

I have irons in the fire.

Irons in the fire.

But why aren't you packed?

We're leaving in the morning.

You know, maybe I should wait.

Find a new coach,

train for a few months

and then I'll be ready.

You grew up on

Winter Mountain, Justin.

It's the perfect place

for your comeback.

People back home...

they expect a lot from me.

And you'll deliver

when you take first in the Classic.

Plus, all those

endorsement deals

are gonna come rushing back.

Trust me,

this is not my first rodeo.

Now, eat, finish packing,

while I go work the phones.

Create some buzz.

I'm picking you up at 9:00.

Back to Winter Mountain.

And it's gonna be great.

The hometown hero has arrived.

I can see the headline already.

You ready to take

your first run?

Yeah. Yeah.

But I need to go say hi

to my parents first.

- See you in a bit.

- Alright.

...were a great idea.

We can get one more display

over by the fireplace.

So is this where

you go to lodge a complaint

about the lodge?

Well, look who's finally home.

Hi Mom. Dad.

Good to see you, Justin.

How's the knee?

- Fully recovered.

- Range of motion?

- 100%.

- You run a black diamond yet?

- Today.

- You look good.

We haven't seen you

since Austria.

We don't talk about Austria,

Mom.

In my mind, Austria doesn't

even exist anymore.

I've completely blocked it out.

Hey. Everyone takes a spill.

You should've seen your father

after the Swiss Downhill in '84

I know. I know.

And I still took first

in that championship.

You just get back on the horse,

like I did, all will be well.

- That's my plan.

- Good.

How about some cocoa?

Your dad bought this fancy

new machine

- for the lobby's happy hour.

- Absolutely.

Extra marshmallows.

Plying me with my favorite

things?

I'll bake you

a key lime pie, too,

if it'll get you home

more often.

It could work.

There you are.

I got you a 2:00 p.m.

radio interview.

Great.

You remember Anna, my manager?

- Of course. Sit down.

- Hi.

- I'll get you some cocoa.

- Thanks, but I'm off sugar.

So what's the status

of the new coach?

That's the important

thing here, huh?

A coach before interviews.

I can make a few calls...

Now, we have a few irons

in the fire, right?

- That's right, lots of irons.

- So who are you thinking of?

How's the auction coming

along, Mom?

She runs a fundraiser

during the Carnival.

I'm looking forward to it.

In fact, Kayla has helped us

get some great auction items.

Have you... seen her yet?

No. Not yet.

You should drop by the ski

school and say hi.

I will. At some point.

Old... family friend.

Kayla Green.

Best ski instructor we've got

if you're interested in some

lessons while you're here.

- Martin Green's daughter.

- Yeah. Yeah.

He was my coach.

Justin mentioned that.

You've got quite

the legacy here.

Skiing is in our blood.

Speaking of,

I am gonna go get that run in,

before the interview.

Look out!

Little rug-rat.

Hey, I'm so sorry about them.

Are you okay?

Justin.

Hi, Kay.

Why do you look like

you've just seen a ghost?

Well, I wasn't expecting

to see you yet.

The Winter Classic isn't

for another week.

Are you a ghost?

Not that I know of.

Why do you ask?

Well, you just kind of

disappeared like Poof!

- You know?

- Right.

Yep. All me.

Flesh and blood.

So where is...

where's Niels?

I'm not training

with Niels right now.

So, how you been Kay?

I mean, evidently

not as good as you.

You know, magazine covers,

profiles,

the Arctic Skin Thermals

commercial last year.

That was something.

But can you tell me the...

yeah, the arm flex?

Was that your idea or...?

That wasn't mine...

completely.

Lot of comments on social

media about it.

Are you cyber-stalking me?

I'm flattered.

I just hope it's still

about the skiing for you

and not the notoriety.

It's always about the skiing,

Kay.

Well, you better get back

to skiing,

because you just got smoked

by a bunch of 12 year-olds.

- Bye.

- Yeah. See ya.

That went well.

Okay, on Thursday we're gonna

hit an intermediate,

so I want you to get lots

of sleep, okay?

Okay. Good job today.

What took you so long?

You didn't fall again, did you?

No. I just

ran into an old friend.

So that's the infamous

Kayla Green.

I mean, I don't know

about infamous.

I mean, legendary, maybe,

but I don't wanna overshoot it.

Kayla, this is my manager, Anna.

Hey. Nice to meet you.

You've done a good job with him.

Thank you.

I mean, not many skiers

become a household name.

- It's true.

- Yeah. Sure they do.

And now, you're on track to

be the youngest winner ever.

Not ever.

Because of that guy.

Yeah. He still holds

the record.

Winning the Classic

at only 19 years-old.

I'm already 20.

Here. One sec, eh?

Justin O'Neill.

Dude, I'm not worthy.

I... I'm sorry, Hunter Davies.

Big fan.

I've... I've seen you ski.

Looks like you're gonna

give us all a run

for our money up there.

I just can't believe I'm

gonna be racing against you.

I used to have this guy's

poster on my wall as a kid!

You were the best there is.

I remember, when I first saw

you on TV,

Years, and years,

and god, years ago...

and my dad let me stay up

until 2:00 a.m.

just to watch you ski,

live, in Japan.

That was...

that was a great race.

It was good meeting you.

I guess, I'll see you up

on the hill.

Yeah. Cool.

Hey, I'd buy you a beer,

But I'm not old enough.

So anyways,

catch you later, man.

Catch you later.

I'll get to you this week,

too, Justin. Big comeback?

We're all excited to see

how it goes.

Absolutely.

Any time.

You've got Anna's number.

You know that that's

just noise, right?

Remember what my dad used

to say about the press,

"Let them say what

they're gonna say...

and keep on skiing."

I forgot all about that.

Here is your schedule

for tomorrow.

You've got the Ainsley twins

again.

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

I'm gonna buy you lunch.

- You are a slippery one.

- I'm slippery?

When were you gonna tell me

about your little run-in

with Justin O'Neill?

How do you know about that?

I can see it all over your face.

Gossip travels at the speed

of light around here.

- Yeah.

- And it wasn't a run-in,

it was an encounter

and it was fine.

Oh no, okay, hold on.

Why are you not furious

with him?

I'm still mad at Jason Gregory

for ditching me

at the 5th grade dance

and what Justin did

was way worse.

He didn't do anything.

Except for maybe radio silence

- for the past few years.

- Oh, come on.

You were going out on

the circuit together,

like Dad and Tom.

He had the chance to be

coached by Niels Rediger.

I wasn't about to hold him

back from that.

And I what... I didn't have

a professional track record.

Dad taught us everything

we know.

That's your track record.

And he loved watching

you coach Justin,

seeing you follow

in his footsteps.

Yeah, and if he were here

with me right now,

he would love watching me

run the school with you

and carrying on his

and Mom's legacy.

In that way I'm happy.

Justin's happy.

We're... we're just happy

people.

Four years since

I had Nora's pot roast

and it's exactly the same.

That's why you get it.

You know, I do follow

a strict training diet.

Most of the time.

I didn't say a word.

Justin O'Neill,

can I get a selfie?

Yeah. It'll cost you.

- Good to see you, man...

- You too.

Not on my TV.

We miss you out here, J.

Well, you've got me

for the next week.

Hey, how is your knee doing?

Did they do deep tissue

regeneration? Ultrasound?

Yeah. All of the above,

Dr. Murphy.

Not Dr. Murphy just yet.

Not for another five months.

Not a moment too soon.

Working for these two, by day,

and studying hard at night.

Hey, got time for a drink?

Go ahead.

- We'll see you later.

- Not too late, okay?

I'm gonna close off the back

run until 7:00 a.m.,

so you can have it for yourself.

- I'll be there at 6.

- Okay. Good.

- Alright. Good night, guys.

- Good night.

About that beer...

I'm in training,

let's make it a coffee.

Yeah. I've always wanted

to be Irish.

- Come on, big guy.

- Yeah.

So what's going on, man?

You haven't been home

in like five years?

Four. It's a busy life,

traveling around

all the time,

from race to race...

Come on, J. It's me, man.

You haven't raced in a year.

Why didn't you come home

to the PT Institute to rehab?

Best sports medicine clinic

in the world

is on the Upper East Side.

My surgeon is right

around the corner.

You don't pass that kind

of thing up.

That's how was back in racing

shape in record time.

I'm gonna be way better

than those guys, okay?

And I'm gonna give you a stack

of business cards

for your racing buddies

for when they wipe out.

Great ambulance

chaser of Winter Mountain

to the rescue!

Don't you cheapen me

like that... come on.

- That's what's he's at.

- Two or three.

Are you still carrying

a torch for Kayla's sister?

You ever gonna do anything

about it?

- When the time is right.

Yeah. You still carrying

a torch for her?

Oh, come on,

what are you talking about?

We were best friends.

It was never like that

between Kay and I.

Sure, Bud. Yep.

Right.

He's favoring the left knee.

Is he still having pain

in the right?

- Not for a few months.

- No, he's playing it safe.

His knee is healed,

it's time to use it.

That knee is healed,

it's time to use it.

You're not finishing your turns.

Your weight is too far back.

This is so not my place.

I cannot turn this off.

I'm gonna leave you to it.

No. Don't turn it off.

Because I think we just

found Justin's new coach.

- Excuse me?!

- Kayla?

For the week.

To see how it goes.

No I'm like so swamped this week.

I've got like the ski school...

And she's not even a coach,

coach.

'Scuse me, I did coach you

to your first

- Winter Classic victory. FYI.

- Yes!

Think of the optics, Justin.

Plus, her father led your father

to victory after victory.

And history has a tendency

to repeat itself.

Is that always such a good

thing, Anna? And...

what happened to the irons

in the fire?

The fire's out. Squelched.

Justin needs someone

who tells it like it is,

no sugar coating.

No playing to his ego.

All of that can be a big

distraction for him.

Justin, I can hear you,

you know.

Let me finish.

Who better than his

best friend from childhood?

Someone who knew him when.

Who isn't gonna be distracted

by the glitz and glamour

- that comes with Justin O'Neill.

- Again... hearing everything.

It all comes from

a place of love.

You know, I... I just this

there has to be other option.

Like what about his dad?

No-no-no!

Not an option.

Or my sister, Jenny.

She works at the ski school

with me and she's amazing.

Has Jenny ever coached downhill?

I think that you're making

my case for me.

He needs this.

He needs you.

Do it for old time's sake.

Over here.

Is he gonna listen to me?

- Are you gonna listen to her?

- I don't know.

I don't know even know her

coaching technique anymore.

Okay, goodbye.

- Bye bye.

- Justin!

Come on.

Fine.

I'll do whatever you say.

Within reason.

I don't teach anything

that's without reason.

It's settled then.

We start tomorrow.

You guys are amazing.

Okay, good job.

But remember, if you feel

the slightest little skid,

I want you to keep your hips up,

But whatever you do,

you don't get stuck

in the "zombie position," okay?

I've got my eyes on you.

Alright. Get back up.

- Good morning.

- Hey.

I thought we were training

at 9:00.

We are.

So you gonna have someone

take over your class for you?

No.

So what are we doing here?

You're gonna up that magic

carpet with my kids.

The bunny hill.

You gotta learn to crawl

before you can walk.

Is this within reason?

Because I don't see how

skiing with a bunch of kids

on a bunny hill is gonna help

me win the Classic.

Well, maybe you could give me

the benefit of the doubt.

It's just a thought.

When I was your age,

my favorite thing

was skiing on fresh,

fallen powder.

There's no feeling like it.

You remember that, Justin?

- This is hardly powder.

- Work with me.

Dude! So cool!

Yeah.

Just a little lesson here.

Gotta give back to the kids,

you know?

Stay humble.

Namaste.

Alright,

nobody tells the truth,

and there is ice-cream in it

for you.

Alright, I want you to

show me those pizza slices

and snow plow...

3, 2, 1!

GO! Plow!

Okay. Bend your knees.

Keep your weight forward.

Beautiful!

You're doing so great.

Come on, those pizza slices.

I believe in you!

- You alright?

- Yeah.

- Can't ski well.

- That's okay.

She's new on the scene,

but as good as her father.

Maybe better.

Of course he's wearing

the Mountain Ridge Boots.

He doesn't care if the commercials

aren't running anymore,

they are always on his feet.

Yeah, it'll be televised.

The 29th.

Okay, thanks Ruth.

We are this close to getting

Mountain Ridge Boots

back on board.

How was your time today?

- We didn't run the course.

- Why not?

Because my "coach" wouldn't

let me off the bunny hill.

Are you serious?

We have 7 days.

Yeah. This was your

brilliant idea, Anna.

I am sure she has a plan.

Okay. Okay. Please tell

me you took photographs.

No, I didn't want

to humiliate the man.

But it was really funny

seeing him standing there

- with a bunch of little kids.

- What are you doing?

Are you trying to mess

with his head?

What? I wouldn't do that.

I just want him to stop

trying to be Justin O'Neill,

the superstar,

and just be... just be

Justin O'Neill, the skier.

Well, if anyone can bring him

back, it's you.

I don't know.

He's a bit more challenging

than he used to be.

What's going on? What...

Why are you dressed like that?

There's a locker room, inside.

You can get changed in there.

What are we doing?

It's day two

and I have yet to be

on the training course.

You know, once upon a time

you used to trust me.

- You could try that now.

- Do you have a plan here?

What do you think?

I think answering questions

with questions

is a standard deflection

technique.

Yeah. It certainly can be.

I wanna know the plan.

We're partners, here.

The plan is...

you need to comeback down to

earth and get centered again.

You are very cryptic.

- I don't like that.

- Oh, well, just know this...

there is a method to my madness.

I'm...

Still... no idea

what your plan is.

I understand none of this.

And it's really hot in here.

It's Bikram.

It's sweaty yoga.

Yeah. That seems pretty

unsanitary.

No, it's great.

You get a deeper stretch,

it improves your circulation.

- Plus, your skin glows.

- And that helps me how?

Switch legs. Put all your

weight on the bad knee.

Can we just ask her

to open a window?

Just a tiny sliver.

Fine.

Put your weight on the bad knee.

Let's keep it down, please.

Keep our zen intact

for our neighbors.

Balance. Right.

Hey. Don't help me.

I will conquer this, alright?

I will conquer this.

I will... conquer this.

I did not conquer that.

I don't think my body

bends that way.

Sweaty yoga is unnecessary

torture.

Well, you get used to it

after, you know, a while.

- Am I going to need to?

- We'll see.

Look at that,

they've still got all

my favorite midway games.

You know, that's the last time

I was here.

- The Classic. Four years ago.

- Yep.

Still couldn't win

that ring toss.

- You know, I think it's fixed.

- That's not fixed.

- Oh please.

- I speak from experience.

And maybe I'll win you

something nice this week.

Nope, this time around,

I will succeed at the ring toss.

It's my time. I am due.

If only the Classic

was every year,

you'd have more of a chance.

But, I mean, if this is

what it takes to get you home.

I can't change

the racing schedule.

The season is five months

of the year.

Yeah, but appearances

and endorsements

during the seven other months,

pay for those five.

Plus, training. You know,

I've got to follow the snow.

Your parents missed you.

It's not like I haven't seen

them. They were at every race.

Yeah. I know. Jenny and I run

the lodge when they're gone.

My mom said that the ski

school is thriving.

You've developed quite

the reputation.

I'm just doing everything

my Dad would've done.

Not everything.

When I left I never thought

you would've quit coaching.

Oh, 'cause I didn't.

I coach the ski team.

Yeah, but you wanted to be

a racing coach.

- It's a racing team.

- Of 12 year-olds.

That's where champions are born.

No one knows that more than you.

You could've been so great.

That did not come out right.

No. I would imagine not.

- You loved coaching.

- I'm actually still coaching!

I'm coaching you right now.

Would you like me to wear

a name tag so you don't forget.

That's not what I meant, okay?

You know, I feel like I can

ever say anything right

- with you, Kay.

- Justin...

we had a plan and it didn't

work out. It happens.

- You still seem pretty angry.

- I'm not upset about it.

I was the one that told you

to go train with Niels.

Did you want me to not go?

Justin, it's not that you left,

you left, and you

barely looked back.

You went away and took our

friendship with you.

And the fact that you don't

even realize that is...

...you know, ground zero.

Like... bunny hill,

- I means, he's gotta start...

- Justin on the bunny bill?

- Yes.

- Are there pictures?

- No. Get outta here.

- And then what...?

Hey, you two.

You know what, Justin.

This lady knows a thing or two.

I know.

And you'd be wise

to listen to her.

Well, I always listen

to my coach.

That's so debatable.

This was a good call...

you two working together again.

The O'Neills and the Greens

have always been a recipe

for success.

I like it.

- Justin?

- Sorry.

That almost sounded like

positive feedback,

I don't know what to make of it.

Yeah. Because he's really

proud of you.

He's really proud...

- Oh, you're serious.

- Yes.

Everything I do is wrong.

Nothing I do

is the way he'd do it.

That's not why you're here.

No. I came to get see

your father.

About me?

No, contrary to what you may

believe,

not everything is always

about you.

It isn't? Well...

- this is disappointing news.

- Alright, come on.

- Let's get back out there.

- Right now?

But it's opening ceremonies

in the village tonight.

Yeah. I know.

Jenny and I are going.

This is not gonna take too long.

You know, I'm going with Wyatt.

Maybe we can meet you there.

- Yeah. If you want.

- I do.

- Okay.

- I...

I really am sorry...

for everything.

Justin, you can win this race.

But it's not your knee

that's the problem.

Your head is.

We can fix that.

I know what you're doing.

We used to come out here

at night and plan our path

for world domination

on the race circuit.

You're about to see,

I'm not so cryptic, after all.

You cracked my code.

So what is it that you

want now, Justin O'Neill?

- I wanna win.

- Why?

Because it beats losing?

And?

I feel like that's a good

enough reason.

But what is it, really?

I mean, you've got

countless medals.

A world record that no one

has been able to top.

Why do you wanna win now?

Because racing is all I have.

It's not all you have.

It's all you chose.

- So what about you?

- What?

You don't get off that easy.

We come out here to plot world

domination for the both of us.

So... what do you want,

Kayla Green?

Nothing.

I'm perfectly content.

You were never complacent.

You always had goals. Dreams.

Guys falling at your feet.

Well, I mean, I do teach

people to glide on ice,

So I guess falling

is inevitable.

What about dating?

You know, like,

a few guys here and there,

but nothing really took.

Not since Vince.

Vince?

Your parents didn't tell you

about him?

We don't... talk about...

stuff.

He was an instructor here...

two years ago.

We almost got married.

But your dad talked me

out of it.

Well, he does love telling

people what to do, doesn't he?

He wasn't telling me what

to do, he was protecting me.

My dad? Tom O'Neill?

Yeah. Do you have another dad

that I'm not aware of?

You are lucky to have him.

And your mom, too.

It's really hard losing

both parents and...

yours have both filled that

void for both, me and Jenny.

I know. I know,

it's... complicated

between me and my dad.

I guess, all my relationships

are pretty complicated,

aren't they?

We should go.

Opening ceremony is at 8 o'clock

and you need a shower.

Race you back?

Hardly sounds fair,

I mean, I am a professional.

Race you?

Last one to the lodge,

buys the first round tonight!

Justin!

- Hey Anna!

- I've been calling you!

My phone is on silent.

I'm heading to the carnival

kick off, you want to come?

Raincheck on that.

The president of Snow Voltz Ski

Wear is in the bar

and he wants to meet you.

You need to get in there!

I'm supposed to meet

some friends.

Text them.

You'll be 20 minutes late, tops.

Get in here. Now!

Okay. Okay-okay.

I'm coming.

So I took my inheritance,

retired from snowboarding

and started Snow Voltz Ski Wear.

Five years in, we're now

one of the top brands.

It's very inspiring

what you've accomplished

at your age.

And we know there's a lots

of competition out there,

but there is no one better

to endorse

Snow Voltz Ski Wear than Justin.

He's a world champion

and his products sell.

I like you, Justin.

I wanted to bring you into

the fold year one,

but you were tied up

with Mountain Ridge Boots

at the time.

I think you're relatable,

you could bring a nice

"maturity" to our brand.

Expand our reach.

Maturity. Right.

But that was a pretty big

spill you took in Austria,

to be honest, I have yet

to see a skier come back

from an injury like that.

I have to wonder if maybe

our time has passed.

I get the hesitation, okay?

You wanna make sure

that the old Justin is back

before you commit.

But if I didn't think

that I could pull out a win,

I wouldn't put myself on this

international stage.

You'll see after the race,

your worries about me

are completely unfounded.

Alright.

Let's wait and see

what happens on Sunday.

Alright.

I'm serious.

- Hey, you made it.

- Hi.

Hi.

How are you?

We had to get away from

organizing auctions items,

my head was starting to spin.

You know this family.

When we set our minds

to something...

- My son giving you any trouble?

- Of course he is.

But I know how to handle him.

Hey, have you seen him?

He texted that he'd be here

half an hour ago.

Well, yeah, you know Justin.

Phone calls and interviews.

I'm sure they're on their way.

Hi! Hi! Welcome!

Welcome to the Winter Classic.

A weeklong celebration

of food, and drink,

and games, and an auction,

and some good old-fashioned

line dancing, you know?

That's right. It's happening

right here in the village,

leading up to the big race

on Sunday.

That's right!

And all the game proceeds go

to Skiing for Scholarships,

so like from the auction.

We have so many great items

this year.

We have diamond earrings.

Spa services.

And staycations.

So get your checkbooks ready,

okay?

Alright. We'll be back

in a second.

How about some cocoa?

Your treat.

- Okay. I'd love some.

- Get me one too, please.

I know, I know...

I made it as quickly...

Oh finally.

Someone sounds anxious

to see Justin.

I'm not anxious. I just

don't like waiting on people.

You say you're gonna be there

at a certain time,

- then you arrive at that time.

- Alright, okay.

Go ahead, lady, if you wanna

"doth protest too much."

I am so sorry,

my manager set up a meeting

- and I just couldn't say no.

- It's okay.

They're about to announce

the start list.

Hang on, don't let him off

the hook that easy.

I gave this guy the silent

treatment the whole way here.

Hi. Jenny.

And how are you?

I'm good, Wyatt.

How are you?

I'm... yeah.

That was so smooth.

And now, to introduce

the Winter Classic racers

is someone who needs

no introduction at all.

Is the current World Slalom

Champion, Nancy Sieber.

Wait... is she racing?

I don't see her

on the start list.

Yeah. She's here, training

for the Zurich Invitational,

with Hunter Davies' coach.

Thank you so much

for that warm welcome,

considering I'm not even

racing this week.

But the line-up is top notch,

and it sure to be quite a race;

with racers like Hunter Davies.

Lars Edmund.

Anthony Norman.

And Winter Mountain's very own,

Justin O'Neill.

Thank you so much, guys.

We'll see you on Sunday!

Alright. So...

- shall we get a drink?

- You two go.

You gotta get home

and get some rest.

What?

You should've been here earlier.

- Fine, coach.

- Good.

Because tomorrow we're

running the course.

What? No!

Yes? Yes!

Finally, we train.

What was that?

Because that was definitely

not the Justin O'Neill

who took first place in Zermatt.

Tough love angle, huh?

Alright. So maybe

I'm a little rusty.

And those pillows

at the lodge...

I really gotta talk to my dad

about that.

- Those things are so lumpy.

- Pillows?!

- They are awful.

- Okay, excuses and 30 bucks

is gonna get you a ticket

to the race you are not in.

I know. I know. I don't

know what's wrong with me.

- I'm all over the place.

- Okay. Alright.

Let's just take a break.

Do you remember when we

were on the junior team?

Some of the best times

of my life.

We had the whole world

ahead of us.

I mean, the whole world

is still ahead of you.

You just have to get back

in that headspace

when nothing mattered

but the wind in your face.

The sound of snow

under my skies.

The rush of it all.

Yeah.

You know, my knee... healed,

what if I never get back

to what I used to be?

My dad used to say,

"Never let success

get to your head

and failure get to your heart."

So once your head is back

in the game,

then your knee is gonna follow.

Thanks, Coach.

- Let's go again.

- Alright.

How is he looking?

Well, he's not favoring

his good knee anymore,

and his turns are solid.

How's the time?

It's improved since

this morning,

but it still not close

to course record.

What else does he need?

He needs positive reinforcement.

Not criticism,

'cause I think his confidence

is a little low.

Confidence has never

been his problem.

Yeah. I know. That's how

you know it's serious.

Looking... looking good

out there, Justin.

Thanks.

So, your mom's auction

is this evening,

I think she was hoping

that you would drop by?

- I was planning on it.

- Okay. Okay, then.

So you're looking good.

- Can I show you something?

- Yeah.

Justin, you look very handsome.

I'm not gonna dress like

a slouch on your big night.

It's really nice

to have you home.

It's nice to be home.

Now, eat. Drink. Be merry.

And bid on some auction items,

would you?

- Deal.

- Okay.

Cheapskate.

Excuse me, but I think

I'm being pretty generous.

Whatever, man.

Next time we host this thing

I'm gonna be a doctor and make

millions for this place.

- I can't wait.

- Alright.

- Ski lessons?

- Yeah-yeah-yeah.

We got diamond earrings?

Fancy.

- Hi.

- Hey.

- Jenny... you look...

You look really great,

too, Wyatt.

Thanks.

Dinner with Hunter Davies

is at $500?

Why didn't my mother ask me

to donate anything this year?

Maybe your mom didn't know

that'd be in town this long?

I mean, Hunter offered.

I still don't understand

why she didn't ask.

I mean, I've always donated

something.

Well, maybe...

you could've offered, too?

Well, I'm offering now.

Let's find something of mine

we can put out on the table.

Okay. Okay.

I will take care of it.

You go sit down.

Live auction is about to start.

And sold! To paddle 107

for $600.

Thank you very much, Sir.

Okay.

Okay. I've just been told that

there had been

a last minute donation

to the live auction

as well as a special

guest auctioneer,

the head of our ski school,

here at Winter Mountain,

Miss Kayla Green.

Hi how are you?

Good evening,

ladies and gentlemen.

I helped secure some of

the items

that we will be auctioning off

this evening,

which benefits Skiing

for Scholarships,

in its 20th year

of sending underprivileged

kids to college,

courtesy of that beautify angel

over there, Gretchen O'Neill.

Great work!

Who wants to know about

this exciting new item

up for bid, huh?

One of you lucky folks is gonna

get to spend the entire day

with World Cup Champion,

multiple medalist,

hawker of everyone's favorite

hiking boots...

Justin O'Neill!

Come on up here, Justin!

Let's send some kids

to college together.

Come on!

A day with this legend,

right here.

Let's start the bidding,

shall we?

- $150.

- $200!

- Do I hear $200!

- $200! $200! $200 over here!

Do I hear $300?

We've got $300?

She's $300 right there!

$500! Look who just upped

the ante.

Justin, look at that!

Do you wanna know something?

I think we can do a little bit

better than that, don't you?

This is the spokesman of the

Arctic Skin Thermals, okay?

You all remember that silly

commercial?

I bet you got paid

a lot of money?

But listen, show us the flex?

Come on, they wanna see it?

They wanna see the flex!

Do I hear $1000?

Look at this guy!

Come on, he's a legend!

2018's Athlete of the Year!

Come on!

He beat them all!

He's a champion!

Three thousand dollars!

Okay?

Do I hear... $3500?

$3500!

Ma'am, you just outbid

yourself.

It's for the kids.

$3500, going once.

Going twice.

Sold. To that beautiful lady

holing paddle number 41

for $3500.

I think that's a record

for a single item

at an auction, at this auction,

right Gretchen?

That's correct.

Thank you, Justin.

No...

thank you all for your

generosity.

- I like this.

- What?

My old friend is back.

Remember when we used

to sneak out as kids

- and come up here?

- Watch the night skiers?

Yeah. Throw snowballs

at them.

- Run and hide? Yes.

- Memories.

I'm glad that

we're making new ones.

I thought I had it

all figured out.

Go pro and take on the world.

Justin,

that's exactly what you did.

So...

You... okay?

You're living the good life,

man.

Premieres, parties,

beautiful actresses.

I mean, not that I'm into

that kind of thing...

- I am really not.

- Okay.

You know, none of that

stuff is real.

You're always wondering

if people like you

for who you are or

what you can do for them.

Well, you know,

our dad always said,

"You gotta focus on the people

who loved you

when you were invisible

to everyone else."

No one knows you like

those you came up with.

Yeah, you know,

being back with you, guys,

the auction,

the night skiers out there...

this is real.

Hey, you got to where

you wanted to go, man.

Not everyone can say that.

I mean, I wanted to be

a Backstreet Boy,

when I was younger.

Look at me now.

Consider yourself lucky, pal.

I know. I don't mean

to sound ungrateful.

You're so good at it.

Justin, what are you

doing here this morning?

Just thinking.

This room seemed ginormous

when I was a kid.

Well, you were

much shorter then.

Good point.

Hey Mom,

what was it like being

married to Dad,

when he was on the circuit.

Exciting.

And challenging.

But we made it work.

What about when he retired?

- Were you disappointed?

- Not at all.

We finally got the chance

to build something, together.

Or besides you that is.

Honey, if I've learned anything

from living with your father,

is, that sometimes it's best to

step back from all the noise,

and think about what it is that

would make you truly happy.

The simple question.

Right now, you're just a guy,

sitting in a room,

tying to figure it all out.

What does that guy see

when he looks to his future?

And keep it vague. Don't give

specific times or techniques.

Just be very positive

and upbeat.

- Okay.

- Smiling.

Smiling the whole time.

This is a big deal.

Justin is a comeback story.

And everybody loves

a great comeback.

He knows the drill,

but are you doing okay?

- Kayla?

- Yes.

I left my body for a minute.

I'm good.

You can do this.

Forget about the cameras.

You're just having

a conversation

with your very good friend

and this nice lady.

Right. Got it.

Okay.

Justin, let's

get you here on the right,

and Kayla here on the left.

Alright.

- Alright.

- Careful there.

You okay?

Yeah. Great.

- Hi, how are you?

- Hi.

If you get nervous,

just look in my eyes.

Connect with me, okay?

- I got you.

- Okay.

In fact,

The Winter Classic was the

first race you ever won?

And then, you went on to win

it again, two other years.

So what's different

about this year?

Well, I wasn't recovering

from an knee injury,

so there's that.

But, no, I'm coming along.

I'm healing...

in every sense of the word.

And I owe a lot of that

to this exceptional woman

right here.

She's not only my coach,

but a really good friend.

I'm looking at this Winter

Classic as a way to get back

so many things that I've lost.

Like that medal he should've

won in Austria.

He was on track for it,

like he is for this race.

So Kayla,

after Justin joined

the professional circuit,

you didn't coach again.

Not a professional racer,

Maggie, no.

I mean, how do you top,

working with this guy?

Even if was a long time ago.

But I am happy to say that

our Winter Mountain Lodge

junior racers, have taken

the state alpine championship,

- three years running.

- Wonderful.

Well, I think I speak

for everyone when I say,

we are four days away

and we can't wait

to see how you two do,

together, on that mountain,

again.

Take a run with me.

No, I need to watch

from down here.

Come on, one run.

Please.

Come on, warm me up

like old times.

Pretty-pretty-pretty-pretty

please.

I'll go get my stuff.

That was very graceful.

And there wasn't even a team

of 12 year-olds

to take me out

like some people I know.

Careful,

it's...

slippery.

- Hi.

You look kinda lonely down here.

- You okay?

- Yeah.

How is your knee?

Feels good.

- This feels good.

- Does it?

I think I have snow

up my back a little bit.

I meant this... us.

You know, back together, again.

Yes, it's nice.

It's nice.

You know, I think you're

sufficiently warmed up

and I think we gotta

get back to work.

Right.

You okay?

Yeah.

That happens from time to time.

Remember, it's not my knee,

it's my head.

Yeah, believe it not your

head is actually improving,

I'm a little bit nervous

about this knee.

It's fine. Look, I have

so much metal in there.

I'm practically bionic.

If it's sore we should treat it.

And not exacerbate

any inflammation.

I'm fine.

What did I tell you

about fighting with me?

I don't really remember

anything in particular

about fighting,

but there was listening,

obeying... tree pose.

The correct answer is; Kayla,

I will do whatever you say.

And I will not ever argue

with you...

and you're perfect.

- That is a mouthful.

- Just try it.

I will do whatever you say,

Kayla,

I will not argue with you...

You're per...

perfect.

Justin, where is this all

coming from?

Let's go ice your knee.

What are you waiting for?

You need me to carry you?

Nope. I'm good.

Just tightening my boot buckles.

Be right down.

So I mean,

if you're not doing anything,

there is, there is a party

for my graduating class.

- You should come.

- Yeah, no, I mean, I...

I'd love to. Just, you know,

send me the details.

Okay.

- You can like rest on me...

- I'm alright. I'm alright.

Because I can like handle it.

I'm like pretty strong.

What? What did you do

to yourself?

It's nothing.

I'm just a little sore.

I mean, that's not uncommon

for that type of injury,

but what are you doing to

maintain your physical therapy,

while you're training.

Not much,

haven't really needed it.

Well, today's your lucky day, J,

we're gonna start on a full

PT regimen.

So the deep heat will help

circulation in the ligament

and help with pain

and inflammation.

We're gonna have to do this

at least once a day

before the race,

and ice it at least twice.

It's very impressive, Wyatt.

Thanks.

You should probably call it a

day on the training for now.

- Start fresh tomorrow.

- A night off.

Well, I guess a can get

a little rest.

Not do fast mister.

There are some not-fixed

carnival games

with our names written

all over them.

Alright, the knee

may be questionable,

but my ring toss arm is sharp.

Plus there's line dancing

in the square.

Normally on Tuesday we go

do that at the saloon but...

I love line dancing.

You hate line dancing.

Okay. You haven't been here

in a long time.

No, no, he's really good at it.

You're gonna love it, trust me.

Everyone goes,

we wear cute boots...

Great, then it's a date.

I mean, not a date. Date.

Unless, unless you want it

to be a date. Is it a date?

- Should it be a date?

- It's a date. Just...

It's a date.

Hey son...

Are you okay?

Just a little sore.

Totally normal for an injury

like mine.

Justin, sit down for a minute.

I had an ultrasound

treatment today,

and I'll have another tomorrow.

What did Kayla say

about your turns?

She mentioned they

were inconsistent.

Dad, you don't need

to micro manage me.

- I know what I'm doing.

- I never said you didn't.

Then why don't we ever talk

about something else?

Like Fantasy Football,

or the weather.

Yeah.

You know, this is what

my father did to me.

He rode me so hard

and I hated it.

But I was a winner...

You were the best.

Justin, you're better

than I ever was.

It's not even close.

Really?

I knew you were a champion

from the get-go.

Because you're a true natural.

You know, I don't know if I can

get back there.

I'm healed but it just doesn't

feel the same.

So you have to work

ten times harder.

And I'm saying this not out

of judgment,

just... it's from experience.

What if I don't win

the Classic? What if...

What if I'm done?

I just, I just wanna

make you proud.

Of course I'm proud of you.

Yes! Yes-yes-yes!

Go!

- Alright!

- Yeah!

- Oh come on!

- Yes!

That's alright.

I wasn't even trying anyway.

I want you to keep this.

So that you remember that

the game is not fixed

and that just I beat you.

That's so sweet.

I will cherish this forever.

Can't believe he finally did it

after all these years.

Maybe the bear won her heart.

Well, then this wins a toe.

A big toe.

I'll have a beer and...

What? I can have one beer.

I will have his beer,

you can get him a club soda.

What's that?

The fish says you're bossy.

Well, you tell the fish,

that's what you pay me for.

- Thank you.

She is dedicated.

Yeah. Well, she's the only

one who stuck by me

after the injury.

They called it a "career ender,"

but she never doubted

my comeback.

Well, it's nice to

have someone like that

in your corner.

You know, you were always

in my corner.

I'm sorry I walked out of yours.

How is your confidence tonight?

On a scale of panic

to arrogance,

I'd give myself,

a mildly assured.

But, you know,

there is no pain right now

so that's good.

I'm not talking about your knee.

I'm talking

about your dance moves?

Wyatt said I should, you

know, probably rest my knee,

- so I'd better pass.

- Please,

line dancing is like

walking with music.

You're cleared for

the dance floor, partner.

Oh, great.

Great.

This isn't so hard.

Wait you guys do this too?!

Every week.

Kayla and Jenny introduced us.

It's great exercise.

What is going on?

My parents are line dancing.

Yeah. You should hang out

with us more often.

We're fun.

No-no-no. Kick.

You be good to her.

Yes, Sir.

I told you he was a good man.

And so is his son.

The old Justin is back.

Yeah, feels good to be back.

You know, I spent my life

trying to be this

great champion, like my dad.

Well, you succeeded.

But I was chasing more

than just the win.

I wasn't sure what it was,

but something was missing.

Did you figure it out?

I think I did tonight.

You know, I wanted an gold

medal, and I got it.

I wanted to be a world

champion. Done.

There was one thing I think

I always wanted

that I could never have.

What is that?

You.

Justin O'Neill...

you never asked.

Yeah.

Get some sleep.

Because we're changing

your training

to the Winter Classic run

tomorrow.

Goodnight, Sir.

Goodnight, Kayla.

So we did all that crazy

line dancing,

and then I walked her home.

And?

A gentleman does not

kiss and tell.

Well, it did take you 15 years,

so I guess good things come

to those who wait, right?

Yeah. Yeah, I guess.

So, how about you and Kayla?

You seemed a bit friendly

last night.

You know me and Kay.

We've always been close.

Any pain?

A little.

But I've got three days.

We'll keep working on it.

Yeah. Maybe I should quit

while I'm a head.

Join you on the road.

I can be your team doctor.

I can be your... your entourage.

Your personal umbrella carrier.

Yeah... I mean,

if everything goes well,

I should be back out on the

circuit in a few weeks.

- Yeah.

Just me and you on the road,

huh?!

- Yeah.

- Hey. No.

Dude, me and Jenny,

we're finally dating.

I can't leave home now.

You're on your own, buddy.

You're on your own.

You seem to be

getting over that.

I am. He's sweet.

You know, it's about time

you came around, too.

It's been what?

Two years since Vince.

Well, I date.

It's just hard meeting

people in a town

when everyone is always coming

and going, once the snow melts.

I mean, I can think of one

person who might interest you.

Really good-looking,

ski champ who just happens

to be in town for the Winter

Classic this Sunday.

Oh yes. Hunter Davies...

oh god, no,

he's too young for me.

Kay, you've been in love

with Justin O'Neill

since we were kids,

don't try and deny it.

- You guys always had a thing.

- I am his coach, Jenny.

There has to be...

you know, boundaries.

But you like coaching

at this level again.

Yes, I love it.

Okay. So go on the road

with him.

Like the two of you planned to,

before.

This is your chance at giving

your dream a real shot, Kay.

Do not let it slip away again.

That was better.

- How much better?

- Well, let's just focus

on strength and relaxation

for the next few runs.

Because I can see you're...

you're tense.

- It's in your jaw.

- Yeah.

Your form looked good up there.

- Oh, Nancy. Big fan.

- Ditto.

You know, I had an ACL tear

a couple years ago.

Looks like you're doing

everything right.

Both of you.

Well, thank you for saying that.

- Good luck on Sunday.

- Thank you.

Alright. Let's do it.

Relaxed, focused,

like when you skied Cortina.

Let's go.

Alright.

Relax.

Are you okay?!

Justin! Justin! Ju...

What was my time?

1:11:44.

Two tenths off the course

record! Yes!

What about your knee?

Knee is good, head is good.

I'm gonna take one more run.

Then, I'm taking you to dinner.

Let's go!

I am so sorry, I'm late.

Our favorite instructor

he almost quit today,

because we have these twins,

these Ainsleys,

and they come up every season

and they're a little bit

unruly? So we had to try

- and talk him out of it.

- It's okay. It's okay.

It's not the first time I've

been left waiting on a date.

This is a date?

- What did you think it was?

- Like a dinner.

It is a dinner date.

Didn't we already try that once?

We were 18. And you had

a crush on Matt Fitzsimmons

and talked about him

the whole time.

I dodged a bullet with that one

- because he is now in jail.

- What? No?

I'm just kidding.

He runs the pharmacy.

But he knows all our secrets

so we have to stay

in his good graces.

Yeah. Everyone...

knows everything

- about everyone around here.

- Yeah, it's part of our charm.

I know.

- Table is ready.

- Okay.

Kris Davenport come to town...

Like the Kris Davenport?

Yeah, and he wanted to

impress his new girlfriend

so he signed up for a lesson

at the Lodge.

I mean, this guy

is like James Bond,

he hangs out of helicopters

in his movies,

but you put him in a pair

of skis,

he can't even stand upright.

That's incredible.

Sorry. Can I get your

autograph?

Yeah. Yeah.

- Hold that thought?

- That... this is important.

- Thanks. What's your name, bud?

- Brady

Brady.

- Hey, are you a big fan?

- Yeah.

Yeah? Me, too.

Between you and me,

I think he's going to win

that race on Sunday,

so I would save that autograph.

It's nice to meet you.

Thanks.

You know what? I'll catch

you all on my way out,

okay? Promise.

Thank you.

Sorry. So you were saying,

Kris Davenport...

So he hired one of our ski

instructors

to wear his ski clothes,

and go down the run

while his new girlfriend watched

from the balcony up above.

- He hired a stunt double?

- Hired a stunt double.

This is not for a movie.

This was in real life.

Celebrities can be crazy.

I mean, not like...

not all of them.

Do you wanna address the

elephant in the room now?

I don't think they

allow elephants

- in this establishment.

- You kissed me.

- You kissed ME.

- You liked it.

- I didn't actually say that.

- You didn't like it?

I didn't say that either.

So what does this mean?

I don't know, you tell me.

You're the one that's leaving

after the Classic.

What if I didn't?

You're thinking of retiring?

I don't know. Competing never

felt like a job,

but the thought of leaving

and going out on the circuit

again just...

doesn't really excite me

anymore. I don't know.

Suddenly, I can see my future

and it looks a lot different.

How?

I feel like it's here.

With my family at the lodge...

with you.

What do you think about that?

You really think he's serious

about staying?

I don't know. Maybe.

Or maybe he's looking

for a contingency plan,

in case he doesn't win and he's

forced into early retirement.

Okay. It's only one race.

He's still got some years left

in him, if he wants it.

Did you mention going with him?

There really wasn't any point.

Okay. So... coaching?

Just because he's done

doesn't mean you have to be.

No, the time for me

to have really gone for this

was 14 years ago,

right after Justin left.

You're not gonna know

until you try.

Kay, this was your dream!

Maybe dreams can change.

I don't know.

There he is.

Are you ready for Sunday?

I will be. I have one more

day of training.

Good.

I'm not nervous.

Is that weird?

The absence of nerves,

it was always welcome for me.

But I mean, they're come back

when you hit the starting gate.

When did you know it was time

for you to hang up your hat?

I guess, I felt like

I had done everything

that I wanted to do, and it was

time to set down some roots.

And yeah, I missed being

on the circuit, but...

I never regretted it.

You know what...

I have something for you.

Hang on.

- Your lucky pin.

- Yeah.

Wore it in every race

after I won my first medal.

Except one, I forgot it at home.

- The Swiss Downhill in '84?

- Yeah.

Yeah.

This brought me a lot of luck.

I put it in a drawer

the day we bought this place,

and now it's yours.

Go on.

I should've given it to you

years ago.

I guess...

I was trying to hold on.

Thanks, Dad.

I will say this though, Justin.

When the time does come

for you to call it a day...

it'll be very clear.

- Kayla. Hi.

- Oh hey.

- We sort of met the other day.

- No, of course. I remember.

I'm actually glad

I ran into you.

- Can we go somewhere and talk?

- Sure. I know a place.

- Oh amazing.

- How are you doing?

Fine.

And you've got some great

training courses here

so I'm doing a bit of a trial

with Al Fielding.

He trains Hunter Davies,

and we wanted to see

if he'd be a good fit.

- He's one of the very best.

- He is. Yes.

And I'm just not feeling him

at all.

You know, he...

Well, Hunter requires

a lot of attention.

- He's a star.

- Yeah, but so are you.

Maybe so, but that's not

what it's about for me.

Yeah. It's a delicate

balance.

- I know that can be very hard.

- Yeah.

What's even harder is just

trying to find the right coach.

It's like a marriage, you know?

If only there was an app

to help you find your mate.

Well, my dad said,

a key to a good pairing

is just when you each bring

something to the table that

the other can benefit from.

And what do you bring

to the table?

Sorry?

I've been doing some

poking around.

Asked a few questions about you

and I like what I'm hearing.

From who?

Well, Tom O'Neill, for starters.

He thinks the world of you.

And I've always thought

the world of him.

I used to watch him when he

trained with your father.

Yeah. They were quite a team.

Yes, they were.

He also mentioned that you're

something of a temporary coach

for Justin O'Neill.

This is true.

We've known each other forever

and I used to coach him

back in the day.

What about after the Classic?

Are you going to continue

with him?

I... don't know.

I mean, I run the ski school

and I coach the junior racers...

I've been watching you

this week,

and I think you're a real

talent.

Thank you.

Look, I leave early Sunday

morning for the Zurich

Invitational next week.

Then onto Courchevel to train.

I've got a place out there

and I would love for you

to come on board as my coach.

Nancy, I am so flattered, I...

but I can't leave Justin

right before the race.

I know. It's a lot to ask.

But you did your job

and you did it well.

I watched him out there today,

he's ready.

So the thing to consider is...

what's the next step for you?

Why don't you think about it

and we can talk later?

Do you have a few minutes

to talk? Can I come over?

Yeah. I'm on the patio

in front of the Lodge.

Hey. Hey.

Hey.

You know, I was just thinking

about something

- my dad said to me.

- What's that?

He said, "you'll know

when it's time."

Time for what?

The next chapter.

And I'm ready.

I'm ready.

There is no roots for me

in New York.

I want a life, I want a family.

I want to ski all day

and sit out here at night.

Everything I care

about is right here.

Nothing has ever been

more clear.

I need to tell you something.

Nancy Sieber asked me

to be her coach.

That's... not what I was

expecting you to say.

You have to do it, Kay.

It's your turn.

That's what I came to tell you.

I mean, I just need to see

or else...

I'll always regret it.

You are gonna be so great.

There's more.

She's leaving Sunday morning

before the race.

She, she just needs

a few days in Zurich

to acclimate and prep

for the Invitational.

Then onto her place

to train in France.

That's really short notice.

I feel so terrible

leaving you like this.

Don't. Don't.

I'm ready, Kay, because of you.

You got me back.

Well, you know, I want you

to run the course tomorrow,

but don't over do it.

And I am available by phone

in the morning

before we get on that plane

by 9:00.

It's okay, believe me.

There is nothing my dad

would love more

than to take over my last

day of training.

You know, I can come back

in the off-season.

It doesn't have to be the end.

I don't wanna hold you back.

This life can take over,

and I want you to experience

everything it has to offer.

I love you.

I've always loved you,

Justin O'Neill.

Me too.

Just wish we could have

figured it out sooner.

We're gonna miss you

around here.

I talked to the parents

of the Mountain Junior Racers,

they're so thrilled

that Jenny is taking over.

Good.

Well, they might change

their minds

after the first couple

of lessons.

- Stop it.

- You're gonna be great.

And I'm always here to help.

It's going to be so quiet

without her.

I'm even going to miss

her snoring.

- Oh stop.

- Okay. She's not gonna have

time to miss me

because she has a Wyatt now.

Now listen, you

call us anytime, Kayla.

- For anything.

- We mean that.

I cannot thank you enough

for all that you've do for us.

Thank you for all

you've done for Justin.

Can you go easy on him?

Hey, easy doesn't win races.

What? I'm kidding.

Come on.

You got him

where he needs to be,

and Tom will gently guide him

over the finish line.

But quickly...

I love you.

Take good care.

Alright, I'm going home to pack,

- You ready?

- Yeah.

How was it?

Justin that was good.

A minute, fourteen.

Looked a little icy up there.

Not my best time.

- I'm gonna take one more run.

- No.

Don't overdo it. You wanna be

fresh for tomorrow.

Dad, I gotta shave

some time off.

What you're gonna do, is

you gonna trust yourself, huh?

You're a champion.

You're gonna shave off

more time when it counts.

You've got this.

Son... you do.

You've got this.

You all packed?

All packed and ready with

a shiny, new passport.

Remind me to renew mine.

Because I am gonna come

and visit you in Europe.

Any time.

- Are you excited?!

- Yeah.

- You paused.

- I was breathing.

It was a pause slash breath.

Are you sure this is

really what you want?

Yeah.

It was just hard saying

goodbye to Justin last night.

But it's not goodbye forever.

You know,

it's just goodbye for now.

The day we have

all been waiting for

is finally here,

as we are now just hours away

from the 55th Annual Winter

Classic Men's Downhill.

The pancakes give me

a little bit extra weight.

I ate too much.

Conditions are perfect.

No kidding.

They're good.

Yeah, conditions look good

out there,

and I'll definitely be able

to handled it

now that I'm part

of the Snow Voltz Team.

Congratulation.

Oh thank you. Thank you.

I'm very proud.

They told me he hadn't decided.

- He clearly has now.

- Don't let it throw you.

They aren't the only game

in town.

There are other sponsors here.

I'm fine. It's okay.

Everything that doesn't serve

you up there is just noise.

- Block it out.

- Consider it blocked.

How are you feeling, Justin?

I got a good night's sleep.

Knee is strong.

- I'm ready to go.

- I'm loving the confidence.

So what do have to you say

to all those people

who have chosen Hunter Davies

as the favorite to win today?

I'd say...

the final race of a man's

career should be

one for the books.

So stay tuned.

Justin are you announcing

your retirement?

- 'Scuse me.

- Thank you very much.

Justin, are you retiring?

- Justin, one more comment?

- You're sure?

- Yep.

- We had a good run.

We had a great run.

Okay.

Let's go get you ready.

Let's do this.

So you ready to start

this adventure?

- Yes, I am.

- This is a bit of a whirlwind,

but I want you to know that I

have a good feeling about this.

Thank you so much

for believing in me.

Yeah. So I wanna go over

the rankings in the car

and develop a strategy.

You'll see there's not

a lot of air

- between first and third place...

- Right.

And I intend to crack that.

I know, it's hard to leave home.

I feel that way every time.

No, I'm fine.

We're gonna get you on top.

- Are you sure you're okay?

- Yes.

Okay. So, Renata Verini

had a great run in Finland,

but hasn't been able to

crack the top three since.

It's a beautiful day

here on Winter Mountain

and the 55th annual

Winter Classic!

Today the question on

everybody's mind is,

Can three time Classic Gold

Medal Winner, Justin O'Neill,

pull an upset over the current

odds-on favorite,

newcomer Hunter Davies.

Our first racer on the day,

Lars Edmund,

Has the most career firsts

place wins

of anyone in this years

Winter Classic.

And he's off!

Anthony Norman another

first-timer for this Classic,

has yet to place

in the top three

since joining the professional

circuit in 2019.

Justin, mo matter

what happens here,

you've had a career

to be proud of.

I learned from the best.

Okay.

Remember you stay high in

that turn on the forth knoll.

- Great.

- Hey...

- go get 'em.

- Alright.

Hunter Davies

to the start gate.

Hunter Davies to the start gate.

Hey. Good luck.

May the best man win.

It's been an exciting Classic

with only six tenths of a second

separating fourth place

from first,

with only two racers to go.

Hunter Davies determined

to make a good showing

in his first Classic is

favorite to win today's race

based on his current rankings.

Hunter Davies the youngest

member of the US Ski Team,

takes the lead!

That was an amazing run!

Justin O'Neill to

the start gate.

Justin O'Neill

to the start gate.

Yeah. That's right!

Oh boy.

And our last racer of the day,

three time Winter Classic

Champion, Justin O'Neill.

Who just today announced his

retirement from the circuit.

Can he bring home

win number four.

One last time.

- Good start. Good start.

- Good start.

This is the

Justin O'Neill we all remember

before taking that spill

in Austria.

Come on, Justin.

Come on.

Justin O'Neil is looking

better than ever, folks!

And if he's able to maintain

this pace

rounding that final turn

we could have an upset here.

- Come on, Justin!

- He's on fire!

Atta boy, J!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

In an incredible upset,

Justin O'Neill, who just today

announced his retirement,

has overtaken Hunter Davies

and set a new course record

to win the Winter Classic!

Yeah!

You did it!

You did good.

You did it!

What a race!

It was good luck.

No. You didn't need the luck.

- You were amazing.

- Thank you, Mom?

I'll be back.

What are you doing here?

What... what about Nancy

and Zurich and...

She went on to Zurich

without me,

but she'll be back

after the race.

'Cause she's gonna train here

with me.

- Really?

- Yes!

'Cause I'm gonna be

a professional coach.

And I'm gonna do it here

from Winter Mountain.

I mean, after all we do have

the best training courses around.

That, we do.

So, it really is true...

you can have roots

and your dreams.

That's my plan.

This is where I belong.

This is where we belong.

RIP-FIXES-SYNC

by VaVooM

Two for the Win (2021) - full transcript