All American: Homecoming (2022–…): Season 2, Episode 7 - Integrity - full transcript
Simone is trying to break her long-running tennis curse by acing her presentation and dealing with boy drama, but a blast from her past brings its own drama. Damon and Thea are all set for a weekend away until the pressure of the high-stakes game and interview messes with their plans. Marcus learns some disappointing news and turns to Amara for support. Meanwhile, Cam plays matchmaker for JR, and a visit from a dance alum raises the bar for Keisha, and she's not sure how to handle the pressure.
Simone, voice-over:
By definition,
integrity means being honest
and having strong
moral principles.
People with
integrity do the right thing,
even behind closed doors.
Some people think
having integrity means
you never lose your way,
but how can that be true?
I mean, at some point,
we all lose our way.
Right?
Simone, voice-over: I guess I'm
realizing the path towards integrity...
is messy as hell.
Please don't tell me you
are going to rehearsal
at this ungodly hour.
Please tell me you did
not stay up all night
in the same clothes
you were in yesterday.
So tell me about New York.
It was amazing.
Dr. Pace really does know
everyone in the industry,
and it was really,
really exciting
talking to dancers who
are all actually doing it.
Well, it sounds great.
And if you got extra, I could
use a little bit of that energy.
Aren't you on, like, a
winning streak right now?
I am, but my tennis curse
is about to kick in,
so there's that.
Your what, now?
I have never won more
than 6 matches in a row.
Something or someone
always derails me.
My
history assignment is
to write about a historical figure's
biggest moment of integrity,
and I have no idea
who to write it on.
OK, well, that's not a curse.
It's called being
a college student.
Well, then there's boy drama
between Damon and Lando.
Again, not a curse.
That's just called
being Simone Hicks.
Ooh. You ain't right.
Look, I'm sorry.
The truth hurts.
Damon thinks that Lando
filmed his Hawkins practice
and leaked it to the press.
He says that I should be careful
about who I'm spending time with.
Look, I think that you need
to remove all distractions.
So get help on your project,
ask Lando what's good
on being a snitch,
and then the Damon thing
will sort itself out.
Y'all are annoying like that.
Oh, you make it sound so simple.
You got this.
Me, you, and Granny Mays'
house in Blue Ridge...
minus Granny Mays.
It's gonna be the
perfect weekend.
And the only thing
standing in the way is
one little practice.
And seeing Lando.
I still can't believe you
haven't confronted him
about leaking that video.
Look...
I thought about it, and...
it is just a rumor.
But even if it is true,
the team has found its flow,
and I don't want
to mess that up,
not 'cause of him.
Wow.
I'm taking credit
for this enlightened
and mature attitude.
Hmm?
Ha ha! And you should.
You bring out the best in me.
I hope I do the same.
Oh,
you do. Trust me.
I have refrained from telling
Coach Loni how I really feel
about her trying to redshirt me.
You are just the distraction
I need from tennis right now.
I'm really looking forward
to spending this time alone.
I know!
And, uh, well, you know.
You can say "sex," Thea.
I know! I know.
It's just like, it's
like this is new for me.
I want it to be perfect.
Yeah, I want that, too.
And it will be.
OK, I should get going.
OK, so Choice
Select Sports Network
wants to pay Bringston $100,000
to play Georgia Valley
University on TV,
and the game is tomorrow.
Scheduled team got
decimated by the flu.
An old KEK brother
works at the network
and asked if we want the slot.
It sounds too good to be true.
It's all above board.
They have TV contracts
with Big Ten schools.
They're getting paid.
It's only fair we do, too.
Look, playing a
nationally televised game
will only showcase what
HBCUs have to offer.
Money aside, it does
mean something to me
that you both support this.
So tell them we're in.
I can only imagine how thrilled
the team will be about this.
No. no way.
It's not happening.
How about we don't humiliate
ourselves on national TV?
Whoa. Whoa. Who said that we
gonna humiliate ourselves, bro?
Santiago, have some
faith in our skill, man.
Georgia Valley is
undefeated this season,
and they're national champs.
You know what? Look, if
we are gonna be the best,
we're gonna have
to play the best.
All right, fellas? Let's
get it, man. Come on.
Damon's right.
If we don't believe
in ourselves,
then what's the point?
I'll make
the call. Coach.
Let's go.
Let's go, Coach.
Come on!
Come on, Santiago.
Come on, now.
And you just happen to be
up in the pitching rotation
for a nationally
televised game, huh?
Look, that's not
my fault, Lando.
It never is.
I... J.R. Mm-mm.
I know. I know this
is, like, a big opportunity,
but I just... I really...
We will still get our
weekend, I promise.
All right. We'll roll
out right after the game.
OK, fine. I guess
that's not too bad.
Damon Sims, can I
get an autograph?
Uh, Nessa, hey.
Good to see you.
Um, this is... this
is my girlfriend Thea.
Hi. I'm the ex. It's
nice to meet you.
You, too.
Um, Nessa is a junior
at Georgia State.
What brings you to Bringston?
I'm interning at Choice
Select Sports Network.
My boss said he'd take
pictures for the website,
and I figured I'd
get on his radar
if I landed an exclusive
with Bringston's star pitcher.
What do you say?
Have time tonight?
I wish I could, but
we already have plans.
Well, I'd hate
to interrupt that,
but if it got published,
the piece could be really
good exposure for you.
Uhh...
Damon, I think you
should do it. You should.
I mean, we both should.
If you're interested, Nessa,
I'm the top-ranked player
on the tennis team, so...
Oh. Power couple.
That's a nice angle. Love it.
I'll text you with a time.
OK. Yeah.
Uh, are you sure about this?
Yes. All press is good press.
It'll be fun.
Hey, Lando, you got a minute?
Uh, for you?
Maybe half of one.
Um, so I heard that...
How's your history
project going?
Integrity in history is such a
broad topic. It's got me stuck.
Me, too. Do you want
to work together,
like maybe later tonight?
Yeah. Sure. Uh,
but text me later.
I've got to get to the health
department for my drug screening,
and I'm running late.
Yeah. I did mine this morning,
and it's a long line,
so bring a book.
What happened?
Did Lando confess?
Is the curse magically lifted?
No, not yet.
But I will ask him tonight
during our study session.
I'm gonna get answers,
and then he'll help
me with the project.
You got me hyped trying
to break this curse,
and I'm already one step ahead.
Oh, I don't know about that.
Hmm?
Do you believe me now?
Oh, yeah. Definitely.
You're 100% cursed.
Hey.
- Hey.
- Hi.
So good to see you.
Yeah.
Um, hi.
What are you doing here?
Oh, uh, Patience is
on a Southeast tour,
and we have some dates in town.
So this is Riva Ducane.
She's Patience's choreographer.
And a Bringston alum.
Hence, why I'm dragging
Layla around campus.
Uh, I mean, I wanted to come.
Wait.
Wait. Uh, Ducane?
You studied under
Dr. Pace, right?
Something like that.
Oh, I have so many
questions for you.
Hi. Um, I'm Keisha.
I'll be sitting in on
Dr. Pace's classes today,
so we'll talk.
OK.
Well, um,
I really hope you guys
enjoy the rest of your trip.
Ooh, uh, sorry, Simone.
Can we talk for a minute?
Um, sorry. I have
back-to-back classes, so...
OK. Uh, well, why don't
you come to the show tonight?
We can catch up then. And,
Keisha, you can come, too.
Oh, yeah, I'm so
there.
Great.
Then I guess I'll
see you guys tonight.
Great. Um, I'll text
you the details.
Cool.
Bye.
It's not every day an HBCU plays
a top-10 team of this caliber.
If we didn't think our team could
deliver, we wouldn't be playing.
Yes. We have better players than
some of these Big Ten schools.
Now we just got to show it.
Coach Raymond, you must be
feeling the pressure personally.
Rumor has it you've been offered
a permanent contract
as head coach.
Right now, we're just
focused on the game
and showing the country
what Bringston can do.
Why did you stop?
You sound great.
Because the next part belongs
to my partner. This is a duet.
OK, so where are they?
Trust, if I knew, I'd drag his ass
down here for messing with my grade.
Hey, have y'all heard?
Look, we playing Georgia
Valley University tomorrow.
It's gonna be on national
television and everything.
And since we gonna have press,
I need to make sure I look good.
Hmm, you trying to be ready
for all them "Hey, J.R.s."
Oh, you do that really well.
Are you sure you're
not like a "Hey, J.R."?
Huh. I'm sure. I like
relationship guys.
Look, are you free later?
I could use some help
with my game-day drip.
Mm-mm. I think
I'm needed here.
Cam needs a duet partner for
his musical theater class.
And since I am so
awesome and available.
No. Just do your thing. I can
figure out the duet stuff.
You sure? Sure am.
All right. Come on, J.R.
I got class, but I want
to hear what you thinking.
You got it, dawg.
Whoo!
Whoo!
Hey. Layla will
be out in a few,
but I wanted to see how you
were enjoying the dancers.
The
choreography is amazing.
This is literally the dream.
Well, you're getting there.
Hey, you ate today.
Period. I keep telling
her she's amazing.
Thank you. I really
appreciate it.
How are you handling
the pressure?
I'm fine... most days.
Well, brace yourself.
Mid-semester cuts are
when things get cutthroat.
Wait. I thought cuts
happened at the end of the semester.
With Dr. Pace, cuts
come at any time.
I speak from experience.
Wait. Dr. Pace cut you?
Mm-hmm. And I was devastated.
Dropped out of Bringston,
moved to New York,
trained nonstop.
But it took years
before I got my break.
Why come back and
sit in on her classes
and laugh at her jokes?
That's the business.
She has connections everywhere.
Damon, you're no stranger
to competitive situations.
What's your mind-set
when it comes
to pitching against
a storied program
that's been to 15
NCAA tournaments,
6 College World Series, and
one national championship?
Win or lose, we're
out to show folks
not to sleep on HBCU baseball
or the Bringston Lions.
And what do you
say to your critics
who question how you can lead
a team you technically left?
Um...
honestly, I would say that I was
going through some personal stuff,
and it took me leaving
Bringston to realize
how much I needed it and how
important it was for me to come back.
Uh, wow.
The old Damon Sims would not
have taken that question well.
Well, I'm a new
and improved model.
You're different, too.
I didn't even know that you
wanted to be a reporter.
Well, once we broke up,
I had time to figure out
who I was and what I wanted.
You're up, Thea.
You're a 3-time Conference
Player of the Week
and HBCU national champ
just in your freshman year.
Do you ever feel
pressure to succeed?
Oh, of course. Yeah.
Um, well, I want to win.
I'm sure your injury
is a hindrance to that.
Um, of course.
Uh, but I'm... I'm gonna be
back on the court in no time.
But I hear your
recovery was set back
and you were banned from
the court for a while.
It makes a comeback
harder, doesn't it?
Oh, uh, I should
take this. Excuse me.
Hey, hey. Are you OK?
You know what?
I'm... I'm exhausted,
and you have a big
game to prepare for.
So we'll just hang out tomorrow.
Hey.
You made it.
So, um...
look, I don't want
to drag this out.
You and I are
friends, so I just...
Layla, let me just
save you the trouble.
I know you and Jordan
are hooking up.
I figured it out at Christmas.
Well, actually, we weren't
hooking up at Christmas.
But you are now?
Actually, it's a
little bit more serious
than just hooking up, which is why
I really wanted to talk to you.
Great. And now you have.
So you can just save the rest.
I'm not here to ease
any of your guilt.
Guilt? Simone, nothing happened
while you two were together.
And that doesn't
make it OK, Layla!
I need to go.
This place is dope.
Great. I'm glad you
like it. We're leaving.
Look, I know it's getting late,
but I'm still down to talk
about the history assignment
if you are.
Seriously?
So you're not gonna explain
what happened with your friend?
Layla's not my friend.
I'm not sure if she ever was.
Damn. What did she
do that was so bad?
She's dating my ex,
and apparently, they've
caught feelings.
So instead of having a secret
relationship behind your back,
she flew here to tell you.
Of course
you're defending her.
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Nah, it's something.
I'm just not surprised that the guy
who leaked Damon's practice tape
to the media would see no problem
with Layla violating girl code.
And who said I leaked the video?
Damon?
And instead of coming to
me and asking me about it,
you just made your assumption.
Lando, I didn't mean to...
Instead of judging people,
maybe ask questions and
listen to their point of view.
The ladies ain't
ready for all this.
Wait. There's still
something not right.
Um...
Yes.
OK.
Bam.
Ah, ahh...
Mm-hmm. Hey.
My post-game drip has
been seriously elevated.
Mm-hmm. Definitely.
The "Hey, J.R.s" ain't gonna
know what to do with you.
What you think about these?
Hmm. Love it.
But come here. Let me
put 'em on for you.
OK.
Dad, what you doing here?
I'm sorry. I didn't
mean to interrupt.
It's all good. I
was just leaving.
Thank you for your help.
Mm-hmm.
What did I just walk into?
Nothing. Heh.
That was something. Take
it from your old man.
Dad, you want to ask me
about the game or something?
Not really. Uh, listen...
the media leaked that
Bringston offered me
the head coach job permanently.
I wanted to think about it
before telling you and Damon.
But what do you think?
If it makes you happy, do you.
Well, I should hit the showers,
get ready for the game tomorrow.
Took you long enough.
Oh. Uh...
What's all this?
Well, um...
why wait for the perfect moment?
I decided to create it.
Look, bae, wait.
Wait, wait, wait. Heh!
Don't worry. Cam made
other plans, so...
OK, cool, bae.
Are you sure about this?
'Cause two seconds ago, you
were just mad in the caf.
OK, are you seriously
gonna keep talking?
Oh. Hmm. Hold on.
Hold on. Hold on.
Look, I'm serious.
All right? Uh, I just
don't want this to be
because of that interview
or my ex or nothing.
You think I'm here because
I'm jealous of Nessa?
No. Hey, I don't
know what to think.
I just know that you're not really
acting like yourself right now.
OK.
Wait.
I wanted to do the interview
so Coach Loni would realize that
trying to redshirt
me was a mistake.
But, uh, Nessa made me
look pathetic instead.
And, um, now you're
doing the same thing.
What? That's not what's
happening right now.
Thea. Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Take a beat and just talk.
No. Like, I'm done talking.
Thea.
Player, player,
I see you! Ha ha!
Hey, yo, how did everything
go? You make your move?
- My move? What move?
- You and Gabby.
Bro, you think there's
something between me and Gabby?
Bro, I saw it. I
can't unsee it.
I mean, that's why I sent
her off with you yesterday.
Nope. Me and Gabby
is just friends, bro.
Yeah, OK, like, that ain't
how most relationships start.
Look, man, she don't
see me like that.
I mean, unless, uh, she say
something to you about last night?
No. I gave you the push.
The rest is on you.
But it'd be a damn shame to
let a dope chick like Gabby go.
Get on that, bro.
Yo, the bus here yet?
Uh, nah. The coach
said 10 minutes.
Bet.
So you just gonna run
your mouth behind my back?
Got to be kidding me! What
have you been doing, Lando?
Hey. Hey!
Y'all are not about
to do this right now,
all right? Not right now.
Handle your business
after the game.
You hear me?
Hey.
Hey.
Your text said we could
talk after your workout,
but I figured, why not do both?
Because my workouts
are my therapy.
I wanted peace, but it's fine.
Whatever. Just keep up.
Yeah. I'll do my best.
OK. OK.
OK, you win.
I had this whole
speech prepared.
But at the end of the day, I...
I just want to know why, Layla.
Like, my whole life,
everybody leaves.
My mom, my dad,
friends like you.
This past year when
things got hard...
Like, really hard...
Jordan, he was
there as my friend.
He stayed.
And we didn't plan
this, OK? It...
it just happened.
I never wanted any guy,
especially not Jordan,
to get between us.
And yet here we are.
I'm here because I want
to save our friendship.
But...
what happens next is up to you.
- Hey.
- What's up?
Hey.
You're not dressed?
What, you're not
going to the game?
No. Um, I have to rehearse.
And I can't find...
my other pair of tights.
Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.
Whoa. You good?
What's... what's going on?
Riva was right.
I talked to the alumni
I met in New York,
and they confirmed that Dr. Pace
makes mid-semester cuts.
Some of the people she cut in
the past were really good, Cam.
You got this.
You've been putting
in the work, bae,
leaning in.
I tell you what,
you go rehearse,
and after my showcase,
we'll grab takeout
and watch a movie.
That sounds good,
but I really have...
Nah, nope, nope, nope.
You can't spend
every minute of your
day dancing, Keisha.
OK.
Nah, send it.
All right, everybody.
Gather round.
Come on. Bring it in.
The cameras,
the reporters,
it's all spectacle.
None of it changes
how we play this game.
That's right. 'Cause
y'all are ready for this.
And you're gonna
change how they see you
and every other HBCU out
there, you understand me?
Yes, sir.
B. what?
B.U.!
- B. what?
- B.U.!
- B. what?
- B.U.!
- B. what?
- B.U.!
Come on.
B.U. on 3. 1, 2, 3.
B.U.!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike! Out.
OK, Auntie, you're taking school
spirit to the next level, huh?
Considering today's odds, the
more spirit we bring, the better.
You've been hard to pin down.
I'm feeling the heat
for this history-integrity
assignment.
And Layla showed up in town.
I see.
OK. And how do we
feel about that?
Layla and Jordan are together,
like, for real.
I want to be the bigger person,
but I don't know if I
can be happy for them.
Am I a horrible person now?
No. You're an honest one.
And that character
trait is invaluable.
Why do relationships
get so complicated
the older we get?
Because with maturity
comes the realization
that some relationships
are worth fighting for.
Others you have to let go, but only
you can figure out which is which
by being honest with yourself
and then with them.
That's integrity, sweetheart.
Mind if I join you?
Oh, sure, yeah.
I want to apologize.
I know I went a
little hard yesterday.
No. You shouldn't
have to apologize
for being badass at your job.
True. But if I'm being honest,
I wanted Damon to see that I'm
not that same insecure girl
that he dated back in the day.
Well, I have a
hard time believing
you were ever insecure.
You'd be surprised.
I was young, struggling,
and way too in love.
But I know that's probably
hard for you to imagine.
You're a force to
be reckoned with.
I've known Damon a long time.
He's the best version
of himself with you,
and I know the same
is probably true
or you wouldn't be with him.
Excuse me. Um, I
actually have to go.
I'm sorry.
Uh, yeah, OK.
And, Thea...
good luck with your recovery.
College tennis needs
more badasses like you.
Strike! Strike!
You're out!
OK. What is everyone
whispering about?
Damon's on the verge
of getting a no-hitter.
I'm sorry. A what?
A no-hitter, when a pitcher
doesn't allow a single
hit during the game.
OK, so why
are you whispering?
A no-hitter is rare,
so when it does happen,
players don't talk about it.
I told Keisha sports
curses are a thing.
Ball.
Can Damon
really do it?
Ah!
Not if the ump keeps this up.
Damon's on the verge of
doing something special,
and that ump is trying
to take it away.
My grandma can call
better balls and strikes.
This is wrong.
Ball 4. Take the base.
- No, no. No.
- Damon, get back...
You've been giving the
outside corner all day.
No. I'm good. Watch out.
Look. Look. Tell me
where the strike zone is.
You know what?
I'll talk to him.
I got it.
So where's
the strike zone?
Son, get back on the mound now.
Is it here or is it here? Huh?
'Cause you keep changing it
every damn inning, man. Come on.
Coach, control your player.
Sure, once you
answer his question.
Where's the strike zone?
Where? Where is it?
You know what? That's it. He doesn't
know where the strike zone is.
That's it.
You're out of here...
Are you kidding
me?
He's on the verge of
doing something great,
and you're gonna take
it away because what,
you don't want Georgia Valley
to lose to a Black school?
That's it. You're out of here,
too. Both of you, off my field!
You can't do this.
That's garbage.
Coach, can he do this?
He can't do this...
It's your game now,
Coach. See it through.
OK.
What happened?
Look, I don't want a
pep talk right now.
Good. I'm not giving one.
I had it.
I almost had it.
You pitched 7
incredible innings, son.
No one can take away
what you did out there.
Thanks for having my
back out there, Coach.
Coach.
I want to close it out.
Son, you just
pitched two days ago.
OK? I don't think
your arm is ready.
- I'm good. I'm good.
- Is it?
I promise, all right?
Damon started something
almost impossible.
Let me finish it for
him and the team.
OK. Warm up, son.
All right.
Strike!
Get there. Get
there. Get there...
Yeah!
Yeah!
Let's go.
Yeah! Yeah!
- Yes!
- Whoo!
I didn't know you was
coming to the game.
Boy, you know I wouldn't have
missed this for anything.
Hey, look, about the text.
It was dumb. Pre-game jitters.
Mm-hmm.
Look, I like you
but as a friend.
And I just don't want
to complicate things.
J.R.
I didn't want our
moment to be over text.
Good call.
I know.
Um, I'm sorry. All this tape
stuff is none of my business.
The thing is I did
leak it, all right,
but it wasn't about Damon.
I realized I couldn't play
for someone like Shaw anymore,
but I couldn't legally transfer
unless Damon was
committed to Hawkins.
The boy was taking
his sweet-ass time,
like his future was the
only one on the line,
so I had to force him
into making a decision.
If you want to judge me
for that, then go ahead.
What I want is for
us to be friends.
So we friends now, huh?
Consider it an upgrade from
acquaintance with benefits.
Um, the reporters
said that they wanted
to interview us together.
You good?
Yeah. You?
Yeah, I'm good, man.
Way to close the game out.
Thank you.
Well, what the both
of y'all did today
was very impressive.
Uh, have you seen
Thea? I can't find her.
She left during
the second inning.
Hey, Cam, I hate to
bail on movie night,
but my head is killing me,
so I think I'm just
gonna go to bed early.
I love you.
Simone, voice-over:
I think integrity is
different things for
different people.
For some, it's showing up
even when the odds are
stacked against you.
For others, possessing integrity
means owning what you need...
or at least what
you think you need.
For me, I'm learning
it's being honest...
Hey.
Hey.
Thanks for coming.
Thanks for calling. I
wasn't sure you would.
Well, you had the courage
to be honest with me,
so I owe you the same.
I want you and
Jordan to be happy.
But in order for me
to be happy for you,
it has to be from afar.
Simone, wait.
No, it's OK.
I know our vortex
thrives off of messy...
It's no judgment...
But I'm looking for
less mess in my life.
I really do wish
you the best, Layla.
Simone, voice-over:
and accepting
that when something doesn't
serve you anymore...
you have to have the
courage to let it go.
Jessie, hey, man, in
all the excitement,
I didn't even say
congratulations, man.
How about a drink,
huh? I'm buying.
I'd like that, but I
wanted to show you this.
You're resigning?
Today on that field, I went after
that ump in defense of my son,
but when Damon thanked
me for having his back,
it was as his coach,
not his father.
As long as I'm his coach, he'll
never really see me as his dad.
It's not helping my
relationship with J.R. either.
You sure this is the right call?
I need to show my
boys they come first.
I haven't always done that.
And besides, we both know
this job was always yours.
Well, the
board doesn't agree.
I think they will once
Amara gets done with them.
She's going to bat
for you as we speak.
Welcome back, Coach.
Simone, voice-over:
There are moments
where you get rewarded
for showing integrity...
Simone, voice-over: and
then there are moments
when there's no reward at all.
Simone, voice-over:
It's just pain.
I heard you were
amazing tonight.
Yeah. And I heard that you
left during the second inning.
Yeah. I'm sorry. I, um,
had to go tell Coach Loni
that I'm not redshirting
and I'm coming back this
season better than ever.
And you had to do
that during my game?
What's going on? Heh!
'Cause it's not just Nessa
or that I pressed
pause on us having sex.
You're not yourself.
You haven't been sleeping.
Your highs, they're really high,
and then your lows,
they're pretty low, Thea.
What aren't you telling me?
Thea?
I've been taking
cortisone shots.
Wait. What?!
No, we talked about this.
We... we decided that you
didn't need shortcuts, bae.
OK, first of all, this
is my decision, not ours,
and we don't need
to argue about it
because I've decided that I'm
not gonna take them anymore.
They're not gonna be what
gets me back on the court.
OK, then... then what will?
Finding myself again.
Damon, I'm doing these things,
like putting myself at
risk during a bomb scare,
singing at karaoke,
missing rehab to go
away for the weekend.
I even said yesterday
that you were
a nice distraction
from tennis...
Tennis, the thing that I love.
I don't recognize
myself anymore.
I'm supposed to be the girl
who succeeds at
the highest level
and not the girl sitting
on the sidelines.
Damon, you have this kind of
gravitational pull that...
No, no, no, no. Hey,
look, I love you.
Thea, I...
Thea, I love you.
Look, can't we
just work this out?
I love you, too.
I do. I...
but I can't lose myself in you.
I'm sorry. I have to...
I have to take a break from you.
We don't...
Us and this relationship.
No, we can just...
Thea, we can...
Simone, voice-over: And even when
showing integrity causes you pain,
take comfort in knowing
you did the right thing.
Hey.
Hey, Auntie.
What are you doing here?
I'm here in an administrative
capacity, sweetie.
Have a seat.
Um, you guys are scaring me.
The team's drug test
results came back.
Simone, you've tested positive
for a banned substance.
I'm sorry. What?
No, that's...
that's not possible.
There has to be some mistake.
I believe you, but
until this is resolved,
you can't play.
As of today, you are officially
suspended from the team.
Simone, voice-over:
Because sometimes,
not everyone will believe
you did the right thing.
And when that happens,
integrity means
holding your head high, even
when your world falls apart.
Greg, move your head.
By definition,
integrity means being honest
and having strong
moral principles.
People with
integrity do the right thing,
even behind closed doors.
Some people think
having integrity means
you never lose your way,
but how can that be true?
I mean, at some point,
we all lose our way.
Right?
Simone, voice-over: I guess I'm
realizing the path towards integrity...
is messy as hell.
Please don't tell me you
are going to rehearsal
at this ungodly hour.
Please tell me you did
not stay up all night
in the same clothes
you were in yesterday.
So tell me about New York.
It was amazing.
Dr. Pace really does know
everyone in the industry,
and it was really,
really exciting
talking to dancers who
are all actually doing it.
Well, it sounds great.
And if you got extra, I could
use a little bit of that energy.
Aren't you on, like, a
winning streak right now?
I am, but my tennis curse
is about to kick in,
so there's that.
Your what, now?
I have never won more
than 6 matches in a row.
Something or someone
always derails me.
My
history assignment is
to write about a historical figure's
biggest moment of integrity,
and I have no idea
who to write it on.
OK, well, that's not a curse.
It's called being
a college student.
Well, then there's boy drama
between Damon and Lando.
Again, not a curse.
That's just called
being Simone Hicks.
Ooh. You ain't right.
Look, I'm sorry.
The truth hurts.
Damon thinks that Lando
filmed his Hawkins practice
and leaked it to the press.
He says that I should be careful
about who I'm spending time with.
Look, I think that you need
to remove all distractions.
So get help on your project,
ask Lando what's good
on being a snitch,
and then the Damon thing
will sort itself out.
Y'all are annoying like that.
Oh, you make it sound so simple.
You got this.
Me, you, and Granny Mays'
house in Blue Ridge...
minus Granny Mays.
It's gonna be the
perfect weekend.
And the only thing
standing in the way is
one little practice.
And seeing Lando.
I still can't believe you
haven't confronted him
about leaking that video.
Look...
I thought about it, and...
it is just a rumor.
But even if it is true,
the team has found its flow,
and I don't want
to mess that up,
not 'cause of him.
Wow.
I'm taking credit
for this enlightened
and mature attitude.
Hmm?
Ha ha! And you should.
You bring out the best in me.
I hope I do the same.
Oh,
you do. Trust me.
I have refrained from telling
Coach Loni how I really feel
about her trying to redshirt me.
You are just the distraction
I need from tennis right now.
I'm really looking forward
to spending this time alone.
I know!
And, uh, well, you know.
You can say "sex," Thea.
I know! I know.
It's just like, it's
like this is new for me.
I want it to be perfect.
Yeah, I want that, too.
And it will be.
OK, I should get going.
OK, so Choice
Select Sports Network
wants to pay Bringston $100,000
to play Georgia Valley
University on TV,
and the game is tomorrow.
Scheduled team got
decimated by the flu.
An old KEK brother
works at the network
and asked if we want the slot.
It sounds too good to be true.
It's all above board.
They have TV contracts
with Big Ten schools.
They're getting paid.
It's only fair we do, too.
Look, playing a
nationally televised game
will only showcase what
HBCUs have to offer.
Money aside, it does
mean something to me
that you both support this.
So tell them we're in.
I can only imagine how thrilled
the team will be about this.
No. no way.
It's not happening.
How about we don't humiliate
ourselves on national TV?
Whoa. Whoa. Who said that we
gonna humiliate ourselves, bro?
Santiago, have some
faith in our skill, man.
Georgia Valley is
undefeated this season,
and they're national champs.
You know what? Look, if
we are gonna be the best,
we're gonna have
to play the best.
All right, fellas? Let's
get it, man. Come on.
Damon's right.
If we don't believe
in ourselves,
then what's the point?
I'll make
the call. Coach.
Let's go.
Let's go, Coach.
Come on!
Come on, Santiago.
Come on, now.
And you just happen to be
up in the pitching rotation
for a nationally
televised game, huh?
Look, that's not
my fault, Lando.
It never is.
I... J.R. Mm-mm.
I know. I know this
is, like, a big opportunity,
but I just... I really...
We will still get our
weekend, I promise.
All right. We'll roll
out right after the game.
OK, fine. I guess
that's not too bad.
Damon Sims, can I
get an autograph?
Uh, Nessa, hey.
Good to see you.
Um, this is... this
is my girlfriend Thea.
Hi. I'm the ex. It's
nice to meet you.
You, too.
Um, Nessa is a junior
at Georgia State.
What brings you to Bringston?
I'm interning at Choice
Select Sports Network.
My boss said he'd take
pictures for the website,
and I figured I'd
get on his radar
if I landed an exclusive
with Bringston's star pitcher.
What do you say?
Have time tonight?
I wish I could, but
we already have plans.
Well, I'd hate
to interrupt that,
but if it got published,
the piece could be really
good exposure for you.
Uhh...
Damon, I think you
should do it. You should.
I mean, we both should.
If you're interested, Nessa,
I'm the top-ranked player
on the tennis team, so...
Oh. Power couple.
That's a nice angle. Love it.
I'll text you with a time.
OK. Yeah.
Uh, are you sure about this?
Yes. All press is good press.
It'll be fun.
Hey, Lando, you got a minute?
Uh, for you?
Maybe half of one.
Um, so I heard that...
How's your history
project going?
Integrity in history is such a
broad topic. It's got me stuck.
Me, too. Do you want
to work together,
like maybe later tonight?
Yeah. Sure. Uh,
but text me later.
I've got to get to the health
department for my drug screening,
and I'm running late.
Yeah. I did mine this morning,
and it's a long line,
so bring a book.
What happened?
Did Lando confess?
Is the curse magically lifted?
No, not yet.
But I will ask him tonight
during our study session.
I'm gonna get answers,
and then he'll help
me with the project.
You got me hyped trying
to break this curse,
and I'm already one step ahead.
Oh, I don't know about that.
Hmm?
Do you believe me now?
Oh, yeah. Definitely.
You're 100% cursed.
Hey.
- Hey.
- Hi.
So good to see you.
Yeah.
Um, hi.
What are you doing here?
Oh, uh, Patience is
on a Southeast tour,
and we have some dates in town.
So this is Riva Ducane.
She's Patience's choreographer.
And a Bringston alum.
Hence, why I'm dragging
Layla around campus.
Uh, I mean, I wanted to come.
Wait.
Wait. Uh, Ducane?
You studied under
Dr. Pace, right?
Something like that.
Oh, I have so many
questions for you.
Hi. Um, I'm Keisha.
I'll be sitting in on
Dr. Pace's classes today,
so we'll talk.
OK.
Well, um,
I really hope you guys
enjoy the rest of your trip.
Ooh, uh, sorry, Simone.
Can we talk for a minute?
Um, sorry. I have
back-to-back classes, so...
OK. Uh, well, why don't
you come to the show tonight?
We can catch up then. And,
Keisha, you can come, too.
Oh, yeah, I'm so
there.
Great.
Then I guess I'll
see you guys tonight.
Great. Um, I'll text
you the details.
Cool.
Bye.
It's not every day an HBCU plays
a top-10 team of this caliber.
If we didn't think our team could
deliver, we wouldn't be playing.
Yes. We have better players than
some of these Big Ten schools.
Now we just got to show it.
Coach Raymond, you must be
feeling the pressure personally.
Rumor has it you've been offered
a permanent contract
as head coach.
Right now, we're just
focused on the game
and showing the country
what Bringston can do.
Why did you stop?
You sound great.
Because the next part belongs
to my partner. This is a duet.
OK, so where are they?
Trust, if I knew, I'd drag his ass
down here for messing with my grade.
Hey, have y'all heard?
Look, we playing Georgia
Valley University tomorrow.
It's gonna be on national
television and everything.
And since we gonna have press,
I need to make sure I look good.
Hmm, you trying to be ready
for all them "Hey, J.R.s."
Oh, you do that really well.
Are you sure you're
not like a "Hey, J.R."?
Huh. I'm sure. I like
relationship guys.
Look, are you free later?
I could use some help
with my game-day drip.
Mm-mm. I think
I'm needed here.
Cam needs a duet partner for
his musical theater class.
And since I am so
awesome and available.
No. Just do your thing. I can
figure out the duet stuff.
You sure? Sure am.
All right. Come on, J.R.
I got class, but I want
to hear what you thinking.
You got it, dawg.
Whoo!
Whoo!
Hey. Layla will
be out in a few,
but I wanted to see how you
were enjoying the dancers.
The
choreography is amazing.
This is literally the dream.
Well, you're getting there.
Hey, you ate today.
Period. I keep telling
her she's amazing.
Thank you. I really
appreciate it.
How are you handling
the pressure?
I'm fine... most days.
Well, brace yourself.
Mid-semester cuts are
when things get cutthroat.
Wait. I thought cuts
happened at the end of the semester.
With Dr. Pace, cuts
come at any time.
I speak from experience.
Wait. Dr. Pace cut you?
Mm-hmm. And I was devastated.
Dropped out of Bringston,
moved to New York,
trained nonstop.
But it took years
before I got my break.
Why come back and
sit in on her classes
and laugh at her jokes?
That's the business.
She has connections everywhere.
Damon, you're no stranger
to competitive situations.
What's your mind-set
when it comes
to pitching against
a storied program
that's been to 15
NCAA tournaments,
6 College World Series, and
one national championship?
Win or lose, we're
out to show folks
not to sleep on HBCU baseball
or the Bringston Lions.
And what do you
say to your critics
who question how you can lead
a team you technically left?
Um...
honestly, I would say that I was
going through some personal stuff,
and it took me leaving
Bringston to realize
how much I needed it and how
important it was for me to come back.
Uh, wow.
The old Damon Sims would not
have taken that question well.
Well, I'm a new
and improved model.
You're different, too.
I didn't even know that you
wanted to be a reporter.
Well, once we broke up,
I had time to figure out
who I was and what I wanted.
You're up, Thea.
You're a 3-time Conference
Player of the Week
and HBCU national champ
just in your freshman year.
Do you ever feel
pressure to succeed?
Oh, of course. Yeah.
Um, well, I want to win.
I'm sure your injury
is a hindrance to that.
Um, of course.
Uh, but I'm... I'm gonna be
back on the court in no time.
But I hear your
recovery was set back
and you were banned from
the court for a while.
It makes a comeback
harder, doesn't it?
Oh, uh, I should
take this. Excuse me.
Hey, hey. Are you OK?
You know what?
I'm... I'm exhausted,
and you have a big
game to prepare for.
So we'll just hang out tomorrow.
Hey.
You made it.
So, um...
look, I don't want
to drag this out.
You and I are
friends, so I just...
Layla, let me just
save you the trouble.
I know you and Jordan
are hooking up.
I figured it out at Christmas.
Well, actually, we weren't
hooking up at Christmas.
But you are now?
Actually, it's a
little bit more serious
than just hooking up, which is why
I really wanted to talk to you.
Great. And now you have.
So you can just save the rest.
I'm not here to ease
any of your guilt.
Guilt? Simone, nothing happened
while you two were together.
And that doesn't
make it OK, Layla!
I need to go.
This place is dope.
Great. I'm glad you
like it. We're leaving.
Look, I know it's getting late,
but I'm still down to talk
about the history assignment
if you are.
Seriously?
So you're not gonna explain
what happened with your friend?
Layla's not my friend.
I'm not sure if she ever was.
Damn. What did she
do that was so bad?
She's dating my ex,
and apparently, they've
caught feelings.
So instead of having a secret
relationship behind your back,
she flew here to tell you.
Of course
you're defending her.
What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Nah, it's something.
I'm just not surprised that the guy
who leaked Damon's practice tape
to the media would see no problem
with Layla violating girl code.
And who said I leaked the video?
Damon?
And instead of coming to
me and asking me about it,
you just made your assumption.
Lando, I didn't mean to...
Instead of judging people,
maybe ask questions and
listen to their point of view.
The ladies ain't
ready for all this.
Wait. There's still
something not right.
Um...
Yes.
OK.
Bam.
Ah, ahh...
Mm-hmm. Hey.
My post-game drip has
been seriously elevated.
Mm-hmm. Definitely.
The "Hey, J.R.s" ain't gonna
know what to do with you.
What you think about these?
Hmm. Love it.
But come here. Let me
put 'em on for you.
OK.
Dad, what you doing here?
I'm sorry. I didn't
mean to interrupt.
It's all good. I
was just leaving.
Thank you for your help.
Mm-hmm.
What did I just walk into?
Nothing. Heh.
That was something. Take
it from your old man.
Dad, you want to ask me
about the game or something?
Not really. Uh, listen...
the media leaked that
Bringston offered me
the head coach job permanently.
I wanted to think about it
before telling you and Damon.
But what do you think?
If it makes you happy, do you.
Well, I should hit the showers,
get ready for the game tomorrow.
Took you long enough.
Oh. Uh...
What's all this?
Well, um...
why wait for the perfect moment?
I decided to create it.
Look, bae, wait.
Wait, wait, wait. Heh!
Don't worry. Cam made
other plans, so...
OK, cool, bae.
Are you sure about this?
'Cause two seconds ago, you
were just mad in the caf.
OK, are you seriously
gonna keep talking?
Oh. Hmm. Hold on.
Hold on. Hold on.
Look, I'm serious.
All right? Uh, I just
don't want this to be
because of that interview
or my ex or nothing.
You think I'm here because
I'm jealous of Nessa?
No. Hey, I don't
know what to think.
I just know that you're not really
acting like yourself right now.
OK.
Wait.
I wanted to do the interview
so Coach Loni would realize that
trying to redshirt
me was a mistake.
But, uh, Nessa made me
look pathetic instead.
And, um, now you're
doing the same thing.
What? That's not what's
happening right now.
Thea. Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Take a beat and just talk.
No. Like, I'm done talking.
Thea.
Player, player,
I see you! Ha ha!
Hey, yo, how did everything
go? You make your move?
- My move? What move?
- You and Gabby.
Bro, you think there's
something between me and Gabby?
Bro, I saw it. I
can't unsee it.
I mean, that's why I sent
her off with you yesterday.
Nope. Me and Gabby
is just friends, bro.
Yeah, OK, like, that ain't
how most relationships start.
Look, man, she don't
see me like that.
I mean, unless, uh, she say
something to you about last night?
No. I gave you the push.
The rest is on you.
But it'd be a damn shame to
let a dope chick like Gabby go.
Get on that, bro.
Yo, the bus here yet?
Uh, nah. The coach
said 10 minutes.
Bet.
So you just gonna run
your mouth behind my back?
Got to be kidding me! What
have you been doing, Lando?
Hey. Hey!
Y'all are not about
to do this right now,
all right? Not right now.
Handle your business
after the game.
You hear me?
Hey.
Hey.
Your text said we could
talk after your workout,
but I figured, why not do both?
Because my workouts
are my therapy.
I wanted peace, but it's fine.
Whatever. Just keep up.
Yeah. I'll do my best.
OK. OK.
OK, you win.
I had this whole
speech prepared.
But at the end of the day, I...
I just want to know why, Layla.
Like, my whole life,
everybody leaves.
My mom, my dad,
friends like you.
This past year when
things got hard...
Like, really hard...
Jordan, he was
there as my friend.
He stayed.
And we didn't plan
this, OK? It...
it just happened.
I never wanted any guy,
especially not Jordan,
to get between us.
And yet here we are.
I'm here because I want
to save our friendship.
But...
what happens next is up to you.
- Hey.
- What's up?
Hey.
You're not dressed?
What, you're not
going to the game?
No. Um, I have to rehearse.
And I can't find...
my other pair of tights.
Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.
Whoa. You good?
What's... what's going on?
Riva was right.
I talked to the alumni
I met in New York,
and they confirmed that Dr. Pace
makes mid-semester cuts.
Some of the people she cut in
the past were really good, Cam.
You got this.
You've been putting
in the work, bae,
leaning in.
I tell you what,
you go rehearse,
and after my showcase,
we'll grab takeout
and watch a movie.
That sounds good,
but I really have...
Nah, nope, nope, nope.
You can't spend
every minute of your
day dancing, Keisha.
OK.
Nah, send it.
All right, everybody.
Gather round.
Come on. Bring it in.
The cameras,
the reporters,
it's all spectacle.
None of it changes
how we play this game.
That's right. 'Cause
y'all are ready for this.
And you're gonna
change how they see you
and every other HBCU out
there, you understand me?
Yes, sir.
B. what?
B.U.!
- B. what?
- B.U.!
- B. what?
- B.U.!
- B. what?
- B.U.!
Come on.
B.U. on 3. 1, 2, 3.
B.U.!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike! Out.
OK, Auntie, you're taking school
spirit to the next level, huh?
Considering today's odds, the
more spirit we bring, the better.
You've been hard to pin down.
I'm feeling the heat
for this history-integrity
assignment.
And Layla showed up in town.
I see.
OK. And how do we
feel about that?
Layla and Jordan are together,
like, for real.
I want to be the bigger person,
but I don't know if I
can be happy for them.
Am I a horrible person now?
No. You're an honest one.
And that character
trait is invaluable.
Why do relationships
get so complicated
the older we get?
Because with maturity
comes the realization
that some relationships
are worth fighting for.
Others you have to let go, but only
you can figure out which is which
by being honest with yourself
and then with them.
That's integrity, sweetheart.
Mind if I join you?
Oh, sure, yeah.
I want to apologize.
I know I went a
little hard yesterday.
No. You shouldn't
have to apologize
for being badass at your job.
True. But if I'm being honest,
I wanted Damon to see that I'm
not that same insecure girl
that he dated back in the day.
Well, I have a
hard time believing
you were ever insecure.
You'd be surprised.
I was young, struggling,
and way too in love.
But I know that's probably
hard for you to imagine.
You're a force to
be reckoned with.
I've known Damon a long time.
He's the best version
of himself with you,
and I know the same
is probably true
or you wouldn't be with him.
Excuse me. Um, I
actually have to go.
I'm sorry.
Uh, yeah, OK.
And, Thea...
good luck with your recovery.
College tennis needs
more badasses like you.
Strike! Strike!
You're out!
OK. What is everyone
whispering about?
Damon's on the verge
of getting a no-hitter.
I'm sorry. A what?
A no-hitter, when a pitcher
doesn't allow a single
hit during the game.
OK, so why
are you whispering?
A no-hitter is rare,
so when it does happen,
players don't talk about it.
I told Keisha sports
curses are a thing.
Ball.
Can Damon
really do it?
Ah!
Not if the ump keeps this up.
Damon's on the verge of
doing something special,
and that ump is trying
to take it away.
My grandma can call
better balls and strikes.
This is wrong.
Ball 4. Take the base.
- No, no. No.
- Damon, get back...
You've been giving the
outside corner all day.
No. I'm good. Watch out.
Look. Look. Tell me
where the strike zone is.
You know what?
I'll talk to him.
I got it.
So where's
the strike zone?
Son, get back on the mound now.
Is it here or is it here? Huh?
'Cause you keep changing it
every damn inning, man. Come on.
Coach, control your player.
Sure, once you
answer his question.
Where's the strike zone?
Where? Where is it?
You know what? That's it. He doesn't
know where the strike zone is.
That's it.
You're out of here...
Are you kidding
me?
He's on the verge of
doing something great,
and you're gonna take
it away because what,
you don't want Georgia Valley
to lose to a Black school?
That's it. You're out of here,
too. Both of you, off my field!
You can't do this.
That's garbage.
Coach, can he do this?
He can't do this...
It's your game now,
Coach. See it through.
OK.
What happened?
Look, I don't want a
pep talk right now.
Good. I'm not giving one.
I had it.
I almost had it.
You pitched 7
incredible innings, son.
No one can take away
what you did out there.
Thanks for having my
back out there, Coach.
Coach.
I want to close it out.
Son, you just
pitched two days ago.
OK? I don't think
your arm is ready.
- I'm good. I'm good.
- Is it?
I promise, all right?
Damon started something
almost impossible.
Let me finish it for
him and the team.
OK. Warm up, son.
All right.
Strike!
Get there. Get
there. Get there...
Yeah!
Yeah!
Let's go.
Yeah! Yeah!
- Yes!
- Whoo!
I didn't know you was
coming to the game.
Boy, you know I wouldn't have
missed this for anything.
Hey, look, about the text.
It was dumb. Pre-game jitters.
Mm-hmm.
Look, I like you
but as a friend.
And I just don't want
to complicate things.
J.R.
I didn't want our
moment to be over text.
Good call.
I know.
Um, I'm sorry. All this tape
stuff is none of my business.
The thing is I did
leak it, all right,
but it wasn't about Damon.
I realized I couldn't play
for someone like Shaw anymore,
but I couldn't legally transfer
unless Damon was
committed to Hawkins.
The boy was taking
his sweet-ass time,
like his future was the
only one on the line,
so I had to force him
into making a decision.
If you want to judge me
for that, then go ahead.
What I want is for
us to be friends.
So we friends now, huh?
Consider it an upgrade from
acquaintance with benefits.
Um, the reporters
said that they wanted
to interview us together.
You good?
Yeah. You?
Yeah, I'm good, man.
Way to close the game out.
Thank you.
Well, what the both
of y'all did today
was very impressive.
Uh, have you seen
Thea? I can't find her.
She left during
the second inning.
Hey, Cam, I hate to
bail on movie night,
but my head is killing me,
so I think I'm just
gonna go to bed early.
I love you.
Simone, voice-over:
I think integrity is
different things for
different people.
For some, it's showing up
even when the odds are
stacked against you.
For others, possessing integrity
means owning what you need...
or at least what
you think you need.
For me, I'm learning
it's being honest...
Hey.
Hey.
Thanks for coming.
Thanks for calling. I
wasn't sure you would.
Well, you had the courage
to be honest with me,
so I owe you the same.
I want you and
Jordan to be happy.
But in order for me
to be happy for you,
it has to be from afar.
Simone, wait.
No, it's OK.
I know our vortex
thrives off of messy...
It's no judgment...
But I'm looking for
less mess in my life.
I really do wish
you the best, Layla.
Simone, voice-over:
and accepting
that when something doesn't
serve you anymore...
you have to have the
courage to let it go.
Jessie, hey, man, in
all the excitement,
I didn't even say
congratulations, man.
How about a drink,
huh? I'm buying.
I'd like that, but I
wanted to show you this.
You're resigning?
Today on that field, I went after
that ump in defense of my son,
but when Damon thanked
me for having his back,
it was as his coach,
not his father.
As long as I'm his coach, he'll
never really see me as his dad.
It's not helping my
relationship with J.R. either.
You sure this is the right call?
I need to show my
boys they come first.
I haven't always done that.
And besides, we both know
this job was always yours.
Well, the
board doesn't agree.
I think they will once
Amara gets done with them.
She's going to bat
for you as we speak.
Welcome back, Coach.
Simone, voice-over:
There are moments
where you get rewarded
for showing integrity...
Simone, voice-over: and
then there are moments
when there's no reward at all.
Simone, voice-over:
It's just pain.
I heard you were
amazing tonight.
Yeah. And I heard that you
left during the second inning.
Yeah. I'm sorry. I, um,
had to go tell Coach Loni
that I'm not redshirting
and I'm coming back this
season better than ever.
And you had to do
that during my game?
What's going on? Heh!
'Cause it's not just Nessa
or that I pressed
pause on us having sex.
You're not yourself.
You haven't been sleeping.
Your highs, they're really high,
and then your lows,
they're pretty low, Thea.
What aren't you telling me?
Thea?
I've been taking
cortisone shots.
Wait. What?!
No, we talked about this.
We... we decided that you
didn't need shortcuts, bae.
OK, first of all, this
is my decision, not ours,
and we don't need
to argue about it
because I've decided that I'm
not gonna take them anymore.
They're not gonna be what
gets me back on the court.
OK, then... then what will?
Finding myself again.
Damon, I'm doing these things,
like putting myself at
risk during a bomb scare,
singing at karaoke,
missing rehab to go
away for the weekend.
I even said yesterday
that you were
a nice distraction
from tennis...
Tennis, the thing that I love.
I don't recognize
myself anymore.
I'm supposed to be the girl
who succeeds at
the highest level
and not the girl sitting
on the sidelines.
Damon, you have this kind of
gravitational pull that...
No, no, no, no. Hey,
look, I love you.
Thea, I...
Thea, I love you.
Look, can't we
just work this out?
I love you, too.
I do. I...
but I can't lose myself in you.
I'm sorry. I have to...
I have to take a break from you.
We don't...
Us and this relationship.
No, we can just...
Thea, we can...
Simone, voice-over: And even when
showing integrity causes you pain,
take comfort in knowing
you did the right thing.
Hey.
Hey, Auntie.
What are you doing here?
I'm here in an administrative
capacity, sweetie.
Have a seat.
Um, you guys are scaring me.
The team's drug test
results came back.
Simone, you've tested positive
for a banned substance.
I'm sorry. What?
No, that's...
that's not possible.
There has to be some mistake.
I believe you, but
until this is resolved,
you can't play.
As of today, you are officially
suspended from the team.
Simone, voice-over:
Because sometimes,
not everyone will believe
you did the right thing.
And when that happens,
integrity means
holding your head high, even
when your world falls apart.
Greg, move your head.