All American (2018–…): Season 2, Episode 13 - The Art of Peer Pressure - full transcript

Listen, for you carnivores,
we got beef and we got swine.

But for those of us who actually care
about our cholesterol

and want something rich
in nutrients,

we got plant-based burgers.
Yeah !

What about fish ?

What it do, Flip ?
Heard you were looking for me.

Moore, on God, you gonna get
dealt with for the last time.

But now ain't the time.
Not here.

I see you got your family with you.

I brought family, too.

Alright, alright, two minute offense.
Let's get it !



White 39 !

- That's amazing.
- All that's missing is a hook.

"I'm Still Here".

- I know. That's why I'm telling you.
- No, that's your hook.

Whether it's Shawn being killed
or Spencer being shot

or your break up with Patience,
you're still here,

still walking tall in your truth.

- Play it back ?
- Yeah.

Here we go, Ash !

- I'm stuck !
- Somebody help him !

Get up !

That was a very impressive
celebration, Ash.

It was cute,
really, really, really cute.

But I would've done this.



And a little bit of that.

Real quick, real quick.
This past month

you guys have been firing
on all cylinders.

And I'm feeling that, for real.
Offense and defense.

Jordan, Ash and JJ have done
an amazing job as leaders.

Especially you, Ash.

The strides you have made this
off-season have been on another level.

- I appreciate that, Coach.
- I'm expecting big things for you.

Hell, if we keep this up,
we're all gonna be doing big things.

- You heard ?
- Yeah !

We still have this scrimmage
with Chatsworth in a few days.

I need you all to be focused.
But in an effort to keep things loose,

I have a challenge. Jordan.

If you can throw that football
into that trash can,

practice is over.

Okay. And if I don't ?

You guys are running until
the lights come on. No pressure.

Send us home, man !

Let's go home !

ALL AMERICAN

Season II
Episode 13

INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY

- That is fire.
- Right ?

It's fun, it's gritty, it's honest.

Reminds me of my Dad's music
from back in the day.

I wanna submit it
to 99.8's "Feeling It or Killin It".

The station plays
an unsigned artist's song

and the listeners vote.

If they like it, 99.8 plays that song
for 24 hours straight.

It's an awesome way
to get recognized.

Hip hop Iyanla here's
about to fix yo' life.

Man, shut up !
Do your thing, Lay Lay.

Speaking of fixing,
how's your shoulder, bro ?

It's good.
It's the best it's felt in a minute.

I'll find out tomorrow
if I'm being cleared.

Hopefully I'm good to go.
It's time to get back on the field.

But until I know for sure...

"I'm still here,
still jumping, y'all hear ?"

"Still got my best friend,
Her name is Coop,"

"And I'm gonna play the flute."

Bro, you're not even close
to having the lyrics right.

- I'm just trying to...
- That was just lazy.

I'm getting something to eat.
Y'all want something ?

- Nah, I'm good.
- No, thank you.

What ?
I thought that was dope.

- Yo, Coop !
- Kwon. What's up, boy ?

Preach needs to see you in person.
Says it's urgent.

- There something I need to know ?
- That's between you and him.

We are two days out,

and Paul Kendall is still leading
Laura Baker in the polls.

There's something you need to see,
courtesy of your opponent.

Classy. Even included a screen shot of
mine and Billy's separation agreement.

As your campaign manager, it's my job
to get ahead of these things

but I can't if I'm not made aware.

I decided to keep my personal life
and politics separate.

You lost that luxury
when you announced your run

against Paul Kendall.

Now we have to respond before
too many narratives fabricate.

I'm the reason for the separation,
not Laura.

Maybe I can do an interview
and own up to everything.

Actually, yes. We can spin it
that you guys hit a rock,

but managed to climb it.

I don't think that's a good idea.
It's nobody's business.

Paul Kendall is twice divorced,
recently into his third marriage,

yet I'm the one
with a messy home life ?

No. Listen up, everybody !

Ignore any and all hits below
the belt from the Kendall campaign.

Stick to talking points on my record
and being tough on crime.

Okay ?

What the hell happened to you ?

Tyrone. He's back in town.

His boys tried to pack me out in the
yard, but I fought my way out of it.

You serious ? Yo, I got this.

Me and Flip been waiting
for Tyrone to sneak back into town.

Man, sit yo ass down.

Flip's missing.

- What ?
- It ain't lookin' good.

He got at me,
he got at Flip.

You next.

I need you to lay low
and take every precaution, Coop.

You hear me ?

Yeah.

What are we celebrating ?

Peace and quiet.

Between your house and mine we can
barely get an hour alone together.

It's safe to say we weren't
the best versions of ourselves

the first time we slept together.

So consider this a proper reset.

Baby, this is so sweet.

But I don't need any of this.

I just need you.

Sorry.

My bad. Is this too much ?

No. This is...

...seriously the sweetest thing anyone
has ever done for me.

We promised to be honest
with each other, right ?

So, you'd tell me
if there was something going on ?

Of course. What are you asking, Liv ?

Are you using steroids ?

This off season
needed to be my comeback.

I can't be around somebody
who uses drugs.

It's not the same thing.

If you don't think
you can perform without it,

that's an addiction in my book.
So yeah, it's the same thing.

Okay.

Okay. I'm done. I promise.

You're going to stop ?
Just like that ?

I can't afford to lose you.

Okay.

You remind me of a lion, Spencer.

Just so you know, your left arm is about
20% stronger than your right.

That's likely a direct result
of muscle tissue still healing.

So he's not ready
to return to football ?

On the contrary. Your son's 80%
is better than most people's 100%.

The reason lions
have such high recovery rates

is because they're social creatures
who pick up the slack

when members of their pack are down.

It's time Spencer
returned to his team

and recoup his full strength
with their support.

So you gonna tell coach
that I'm clear to get back ?

I'll give him a call.
He can ease you back in.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Mom !

- Boy... Thank you.
- Thank you.

Coach !

- Hey !
- You talk to Dr. Fiskell ?

Didn't you just see her ?

I mean, yeah,
but a phone call takes two seconds.

Yes, man, she called.

So I'm good to go for our game
against Chatsworth tomorrow ?

That would be a no.

The doc and I agreed
you're good to go for practice.

But you said my position
would be waiting for me.

Spencer, baby...

I heard a recruiter from Coastal
California is gonna be at the game.

Yeah, Barry Lemming.
His son Bo plays for Chatsworth.

He'll be there as a dad,
not as a recruiter.

They're always recruiting, Coach.
You know that.

With UCLA pulling their offer,

I need a chance to get back
on college radars. Come on.

How about this ?

We'll run some football tests to gauge
the strength of your shoulder.

If you can get up to speed
on the new playbook, you can play.

If not, you'll be
on the sidelines with me.

Bet. Yes, sir.

Ma.

Layla.

Coop, what are you...
Do we have a session today ?

Nu, but Tyrone is back. And I'm pretty
damn sure he's coming for me.

I know your dad
has a security detail, right ?

I just need somewhere safe
to hide for a few days

till my parents are back in town.

Of course. I'll call my dad.
You can stay as long as you want.

- What y'all doing here ?
- They cancelled practice.

Something was up with the field.

So y'all took three buses
instead of going to the beach ?

- That's the same thing I said.
- The beach will be there.

You getting a chance to pass your test
today ? That's a different beast.

I'm fine. My shoulder is A1.
Doc even compared me to Simba.

You do know Simba's not real, right ?

Did you not see the remake ?
All right.

Since you shoulder's healed, all
we need to focus on is the playbook.

- We ?
- We got you.

What you know about football ?

I know I'm almost as good as you.
Especially with that busted shoulder.

No, you didn't.
That hurt. Come here !

Okay, you're better !

"I got Spence covered."

Darnell knows what's up. He's keeping
Spencer and Dillon in Beverly Hills.

Good.
Coop, it's the DJ from 99.8.

He might be calling
about the time slot.

- Shoot !
- I'll be right back. Hello !

- Mr. Keating, what's up ?
- Hey, Coop !

Thanks again
for letting me stay here.

No doubt.

I know how it can get.
But don't worry, we got you.

I've been hearing good things about this
song you and Layla are cooking up.

I think it's missing a little
something, but it has potential.

You got it on you ?
Let me take a listen.

Okay. I'm digging this.

The beat is catchy,
the flow is crazy.

- I wouldn't change a thing.
- Really ?

No doubt. Especially those bars
about almost losing Spencer.

You know why you're still here, Coop ?

- God.
- No doubt.

The other reason is your will.

No matter how scary things get
in your life, you never fold.

If there's one thing I've learned
about you,

you're not one to back down
from anything or anyone. Ever.

- I respect that.
- Thank you.

I'm really proud of you.
Keep up the good work.

- Will do.
- I gotta work on some tracks.

I'm dead.

So this chick goes to People's Court
to fight for her marriage

but admitted to sleeping
with her side piece that morning ?

From now on when you hear
something wild, you gotta reply with...

Miss Jackson.

You okay ?

Yeah. It's my mom.

She's been bugging me
about going shopping

and I'm running out of excuses.

It's spring. Balenciagas
and track suits are still the wave.

- I'm serious, Jordan.
- Why not just come clean ?

Because my parents are the type
of people that made me do

a research report on Frank Ocean
to prove why I'd be safe

at his concert.

So just imagine how "hey, I'm preggo"
is gonna go.

What if I was there when you tell them ?
Strictly as a friend.

- Absolutely not.
- Why not ?

Maybe they'll take it easier on you
with somebody else there.

I honestly don't know
if it'd be better or worse.

At least it'll be over with
and you can move on.

Guess what ? The station is dropping
your track early. Like tomorrow.

Coop ?

Coop ?

- Hey !
- Anybody stop by ?

- Okay. Hi to you, too.
- Yes or no ?

You're the one that
didn't wanna be friends yet.

So you wanna tell me what's going on ?

Tyrone is back in town.

He's either coming for me
or somebody I love.

Just to be safe,
we need to dip out of here.

- You got an uncle in Riverside, right ?
- Yeah.

You think he'll let us stay there
for a few days ?

I don't know. I can see.

Call him. I'll use
the bathroom real quick.

Hey !

Layla called. I can't believe
you didn't tell me Tyrone was back.

- I was gonna hit you later.
- You out yo damn mind ?

If I can find you this easy,
what makes you think Tyrone can't ?

Y'all need to bounce. Like right now.

Once Patience packs her bag, we're
going to her Uncle's in Riverside.

You need to head back
to Beverly Hills.

Not just because it's safer,

but don't you have some football test
with Coach Baker ?

That test can wait.

If you don't pass,
you don't play tomorrow.

If you don't play,
you miss out on recruiters.

We'll be fine, bro. Trust.

I will text you the minute
we get there.

You better.

You should get going now.
I'll meet you at your Uncle's.

What ? No. You just told Spencer
we're going together.

I'll be right behind you. I promise.

- God !
- Come on.

I'll be there.

Coop is probably halfway
to Riverside by now.

It's just the timing of it all. Her song
is about to drop on the radio.

She should be here to enjoy it.

That song is amazing
and it's gonna be around for a while.

- Same as Coop.
- Yeah. You're right.

Everything okay ?

Would you keep a secret for someone
you cared about

if you knew it wasn't for the best ?

You've got good instincts.
Trust your gut.

Should I be worried ?

Nope. All good. I promise.

As a litigator,
Laura Baker is decent at her job.

But come on, that cold,
inaccessible persona ?

It's no surprise that her marriage
is on the rocks.

She's about to be a single mother for
two teenagers who really need her.

Mom, I'm happy to go on my podcast
and wage war with this douche.

I appreciate that, sweetie, but the last
thing I need you to worry about is me.

Oh my God !

And that sexist b.s. right there
is precisely the reason

why I could never get into politics.

It's good to see Simone dating
someone without tattoos.

- Mom...
- It's an honest observation.

Isn't that why you invited us
to this sports bar ?

Simone, you wanna...

So we're actually here because...

Well, I'm pregnant.

Can you say something ?

You're a shoe-in at Stanford.
You're going to throw your future away ?

Let's not jump to conclusions. I'm sure
this was meant to be a discussion.

Simone has really been
struggling...

Did you not care enough
to use protection ?

Isn't there enough drama
in your house already ?

Tina, let's not bring his parent's
marriage troubles into all of this.

Robert, it's all over the news.

I'm sure the last thing they want

is a new child coming into
their broken family.

Jordan is here as my friend.
He's not the baby's father.

If this young man isn't the father,
then who...

You know what ? It doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter, sweetheart.

- Because you're not keeping it.
- That's not your decision.

If you want to live in our house,
you're getting rid of that baby.

- What's up, bro ?
- What's up, man ?

Don't you have your shoulder test now ?

Why you think I'm rushing ?

Chill man, you're good.
You got this, Spence.

But even if you end up having to sit
out one more game, it's no big deal.

The hell it ain't. Barry Lemming from
Coastal California's gonna be there.

Wait, for real ? Coastal's been one
of my top picks since I was a kid.

Then you betta ball out tomorrow.

I'm loving these new plays, Coach.

Line up for the JUGS machine.

JUGS !

Come, let's go !

A little faster.
Tilt it up to the left.

You good, Spence ?

Yeah. Never better, Coach.

- I'm good.
- Okay. You did it.

- You passed.
- I told you.

But only you know
how your shoulder truly feels.

I need you to be honest with me,
Spence.

- Is your shoulder 100 percent ?
- 100 percent.

- Spencer...
- 100 percent.

All right.
You're good to go.

- Darnell Hayes ?
- Yeah.

Barry Lemming. Lead recruiter
at Coastal California.

Been following you since your
sophomore season at Fort Nevada.

Looking forward to what you do
at South Crenshaw.

Are you here to see my brother ?

I'm actually here to see my son.
But I'm always taking notes.

Bring it in ! Hustle !
Come on, JJ !

We're gonna put in some work.

So let's get it done
and let's have some fun.

Bring it in !

Beverly on me, Beverly on three !

- One, two, three !
- Beverly !

- Let's eat, boys !
- Offense, you are up !

What are you doing, homie ?
We have to ease you into this.

- But I'm playing at some point, right ?
- Yeah, when I say.

Welcome back, y'all !
Thanks for tuning in.

You in the spot with me,
yours truly.

You're listening to 99.8,

where it's time
for "Feeling It or Killin' It",

where we play
an unsigned artist's song

with the hope of showing them
some love.

This next one is fire.

- Looks like y'all don't need me.
- Don't say that.

You are a vital part of this team.
Don't be saying that.

How come I ain't in yet ?

Go on then.

- For real ?
- Go on then !

Yes, sir !

About time you got out here, boy.

For a minute there I thought Asher
was the only receiver y'all had.

Attaboy !

Homie, you better stop embarrassing
your Pops

and make me work
for these catches.

They only threw to you cause
Asher's on the sidelines.

Now that we got the drop on him,
you know what to do.

No margin for error.
Get in, get out.

Damn !

Huddle up !

Tied ball game, boys.
Nothing we haven't seen before.

We got four plays to get this win.

Get it to me,
I can end this with one play.

- I've been open all day.
- You sure you're ready ?

I'm here, ain't I ?

All right. Kick and roll 372 chair,
one on one. Ready ?

- Get open !
- Watch me !

Down ! Set !
Mr. Cream ! Red light !

Mr. Cream ! Red light ! Set !

Trainer ! Don't move.

- What happened ?
- It's my arm.

It won't move.

Is this the first time it's happened
in the past 48 hours ?

No.

- Can you feel that ?
- Yeah. It's coming back.

- Thank God.
- All right, thanks.

Wait, Coach ! Coach !

- What happened to not responding ?
- Call it a change of heart.

Voting is already underway.
Staging a big press interview

while people are heading to the polls
could open a whole can of worms

we won't have time to address
before the polls close.

I understand. But I need to show
my constituents

and my daughter, that this sort
of female bullying is not okay.

What if the voters don't like
what you have to say

and it costs you the election ?

Then at least I can bow out
with dignity.

I'd like to take this time
to explain my silence.

As women, our silence is often
misconstrued as weakness.

The truth is, we are often making
the stronger choice

to just not engage.

I was reminded that,
as a public figure,

this isn't just about me.

This is about the legacy
of women in this country.

It's about little girls who dreamed
of going into politics one day

who are now rethinking it because
of bullies like Paul Kendall.

So I am breaking my silence.

While it's true that my husband
and I have filed for separation,

it is also true that it is
none of anyone's business.

It has nothing to do with my ability
to run as District Attorney.

If I were a man that's what
you would be voting on.

I refuse to be held to a double
standard because I'm a woman.

So elect me or don't.

But make your decision based
on my platform and track record,

not my opponent throwing my life
into the media as a way to undercut me.

So let's talk about
that track record.

Coach, listen.

Whatever you have to say to me,
you can say to your teammates.

- Coach, come on.
- Go on !

Today was on me.

Not only did I almost cost us
the game,

but I should've never been on the field.

It was a freak accident, bro.
Don't beat yourself up. We still won.

It wasn't a freak accident.

My shoulder ain't 100%

and there's a good chance
it never will be.

And I'm scared, man.

Spence, we all understand
that feeling.

You should've trusted us enough
to tell us before the game.

'Cause we're family.
We can't protect you on the field

when you're vulnerable
if we don't know.

But now we do.
And we've got you.

On and off the field. Rehab.
Workouts. Film study.

We're gonna help you get back
on that field again and dominate.

Just like old times.
Right, fellas ?

I guess a lion is only as good
as his pack.

I appreciate you coming down here.

I admit, I only came to see my son play
and maybe Spencer James.

But you ? An absolute beast.

Thank you, sir.
That means a lot.

We'd love to have you in for a visit.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

Hey !

Sorry I missed the game.

I heard you crushed it.

It's all good.
I know it's your mom's big day.

Speaking of that,
I got you something.

Contain your excitement.

Ash, are you okay ?

Yeah. I just...

I just got something in my eye.

That guy who just left, he's the lead
recruiter for Coastal California.

He invited me for a visit.
How awesome is that ?

That's really great, babe.

Do you wanna go get
something to eat ?

Actually, I should probably get home.
Polls are closing soon.

- I'll text you later. Okay ?
- Yeah.

- Hey !
- Hey !

Have you given your parent's offer
any thought ?

Call me crazy,
but my decision stands.

No, you're not crazy.

I mean, kinda.

The only other option I have is to live
with a second cousin in Kentucky.

Miss Jackson.

I was recently reminded

that being there for someone means
standing by their side

every step of the way.

What are you trying to say ?

I'm saying that you don't have
to move to Kentucky.

I should have listened to my gut
and not let you play today.

My bad, Coach.

Last thing I wanted to do was watch
you make the same mistake I made

when I came back too early
from knee surgery.

- My rehab will be different.
- You don't know that.

Yes, I do.

I have my Moms, I have my family.

I have my teammates.

But most importantly,
I have you.

I wanna fix my shoulder
the right way.

So whatever you need me to do,
I'm down to do it.

You sure about that ?

Cause if you want to play
in the jamboree next month,

I'm gonna need your total commitment.

- Not a problem.
- It won't be easy.

- You'll have to make some sacrifices.
- Bet.

Like possibly switching positions.

Like I said, whatever it takes.

Laura, you're blowing up on Twitter.

Yeah, the interns mentioned
people were talking.

No, as in you're one
of the top ten threads right now.

Oh my God !

You even have a custom hashtag,
Mrs. Baker. #Laurabakerdontplay.

Mom, despite whatever happens,

I want you to know
that you made all of us proud.

Guys, it's time !

We go live to Samantha, standing by
at polling headquarters.

After much anticipation, I'm here
to report the next District Attorney

of Los Angeles County is...

...Laura Baker.

Thank you so much.

Congratulations !

I'm proud of you.
You deserve every bit of this.

Guys, I'll be back.
Give me one second.

- Any more skeletons in the closet ?
- All good here.

Hey, guys !
What's going on ?

What did I miss ?

I've been calling you all day.

I know how it looks,
but it's not what you think.

You know what I think ?

You came to my house for one reason
and one reason only.

- What ?
- To get that gun.

Yes, did you really think
I wouldn't check ?

I'm gonna ask you point blank, and I
need you to be honest with me, Tamia.

- Did you kill Tyrone ?
- No.

- Stop lying.
- I'm not.

Flip ! Where you been, bro ?

I had to get my family outta town

so I could give Tyrone the war
he wanted.

Tamia Cooper ? LAPD.

We have some questions
about the murder of Tyrone Moore.

We're gonna need you to come with us.

Okay.

Hey ! What are you doing in here ?
We're celebrating your mother.

- I'll be back in a little bit.
- Okay.

- Dad.
- Yeah ? What's up ?

Asher will probably never forgive me
for this,

but I don't know what else to do.

- I'm really scared for him.
- What is it ? You can trust me.

Asher's using steroids.
I tried to get him to stop,

but I'm pretty sure he used again
before today's game.

I don't know how to help him.

It's okay.
Thank you for trusting me.

I'll handle it quietly, okay ?

We need to get back there.
Thank you.

Chris, hi !

- When did you get back ?
- Today.

Sorry, come in.

Hey, Chris ! Good to see you
on your feet, young man.

Thanks, Coach Baker.

I'm sorry,
but I actually came to see Spence.

I've been calling,
but he ain't answering.

Spence !

My boy is back !

- Hold up.
- What ?

I wish I was here with good news,

but Coop just got arrested, man.

What ?