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00:00:00Another oat milker.
00:00:04It's what I've been telling you, Sandra. You may not agree with it,
00:00:08but if you don't start carrying oat milk products, it's going to cost you.
00:00:12And besides, the upcharge, it's going to pay for itself.
00:00:15But why would anybody pay more for watered-down oats? It just makes no sense.
00:00:20It doesn't have to make sense. People want what people want.
00:00:23And you want me to help your business make you more money.
00:00:26So, oat milk.
00:00:30We'll put it in the report.
00:00:33I'll put it in the report.
00:00:35I'm so glad you're coming to my game tomorrow.
00:00:37Me too. I can't wait for you to meet my coach.
00:00:40Ava, do you think you could go stake out the pie situation?
00:00:43It's 10 a.m.
00:00:44And we're getting there to go.
00:00:46Not an animal, just forward thinking.
00:00:48On it.
00:00:53I'm glad you're here, but I wish it didn't take something as catastrophic as you being suspended to come to town.
00:01:01Look, I know you and Ava watch games over video chat, but that's no substitute for you not being here.
00:01:07With Caroline gone, you're the closest thing she has to a mom.
00:01:11Ava misses you, you know?
00:01:14No pressure.
00:01:17That's not fair.
00:01:21You're right.
00:01:25I'll do better.
00:01:28Thanks.
00:01:38Why do you insist on wearing all that?
00:01:40Because I've trained with you before.
00:01:45Ha!
00:01:54Did you find out what's going on with Ava?
00:01:56That kid's a closed book.
00:01:59She'll come around.
00:02:06You know, I would say it's not fair that you got all the athletic talent in the family, but...
00:02:14I did get all the good looks, so...
00:02:16Mm-hmm.
00:02:18Oh!
00:02:19Ha ha ha!
00:02:46Coco, it's so early.
00:02:55I love that photo of us.
00:02:58Your mom scored three goals in that game.
00:03:01You know what her post-game demand was?
00:03:03Donuts?
00:03:07Ha ha ha!
00:03:12You, me, your mom.
00:03:16Donuts.
00:03:20I miss her so much.
00:03:26Me too.
00:03:31But, seriously, are you gonna eat the donuts?
00:03:34Because I thought you were on training mode.
00:03:39I'll eat carbs for you.
00:03:41Ooh!
00:03:42Mm-hmm.
00:03:43Mm-hmm.
00:03:44There.
00:03:45There.
00:03:46There.
00:03:47There.
00:03:48Oh.
00:03:50There.
00:03:51Yeah.
00:03:52There.
00:03:53Cover him.
00:03:54Cover him.
00:03:55On him, on him, on him.
00:03:56Go.
00:03:57Go.
00:03:58Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:03:59Ah, come on.
00:04:00There you go.
00:04:01Right there.
00:04:02Oh, there.
00:04:03Nice.
00:04:04Bring it out.
00:04:05Yeah, yeah, there.
00:04:06There.
00:04:07Hey, I'll help.
00:04:10Hey.
00:04:12Oh, you want to play, don't you?
00:04:15That obvious?
00:04:17Yeah. I mean, we need, you know, another player who'll be helpful and...
00:04:22Well, nobody really stretches that long.
00:04:25Not true.
00:04:27Yeah?
00:04:28Yogis, gymnasts, people with bad backs.
00:04:32And which one are you?
00:04:37Okay, fine.
00:04:38Yeah?
00:04:39Hey, I got you guys a player.
00:04:42Go get warmed up.
00:04:44All right, let's see what you got.
00:04:53All right, that's enough showing off.
00:04:57No, no.
00:05:04Yes, Emily! Charm is back!
00:05:10That's my ankle, man.
00:05:12I'm so sorry.
00:05:14It was a pickup game, all right? It's supposed to be fun.
00:05:17I think you're going to have to get this checked out.
00:05:19My brother lives down the street. I can drive you.
00:05:22Now you have done enough.
00:05:26Okay.
00:05:31Okay.
00:05:32Do you see this all the time?
00:05:34Okay, look.
00:05:36Stop.
00:05:37I just...
00:05:38What?
00:05:39Hello. Brando speaking.
00:05:41Oh, no. That's terrible.
00:05:44Well, I would, but it's been years since I've played.
00:05:49Can you just hold for a sec?
00:05:52Ava's coach had some kind of emergency.
00:05:54They're going to have to forfeit unless we can find someone to fill in.
00:05:58What?
00:06:01No, I've never coached before.
00:06:03You're a professional soccer player. You're like the perfect person.
00:06:07Please, we're one win away from the playoffs.
00:06:10They've never been this close before.
00:06:19Okay, yes.
00:06:22Yeah, hey, my sister will do it.
00:06:25Yeah, she'd love to. Okay, thanks. Bye.
00:06:35Is that your sister?
00:06:37I am.
00:06:42Oh, my gosh, you don't even know who I am, and here I am hugging you.
00:06:45I'm Sheila.
00:06:47Can I also answer to mom, or hey, you, or, of course, teen parents?
00:06:51Thank you so much for stepping in like this.
00:06:53Of course. Anything for Ava.
00:06:57Okay, well, I'll let you get to it then.
00:06:59Hold under. Circle up.
00:07:03Okay.
00:07:05You.
00:07:06You're going to give her your gloves, and you are going to be goalkeeper,
00:07:09and you are going to be striker.
00:07:11Oh. Interesting.
00:07:14Are you sure she knows what she's doing?
00:07:17Well, she's never coached a game in her life, so no.
00:07:23Are you ready?
00:07:27Ball of choice.
00:07:38You.
00:07:40Whoa. Oh. How's your ankle?
00:07:43Oh, like you care.
00:07:45Believe it or not, I'm capable of empathy. I feel really terrible about it.
00:07:48Yeah? Yeah? My ankle is going to be fine.
00:07:51It's a light sprain. It'll heal quickly.
00:07:53Good.
00:07:54Mm-hmm.
00:07:55Did you come all the way here for an apology?
00:07:59This, this is my team.
00:08:01And what is Alicia doing playing striker?
00:08:04She's good, isn't she? We're winning 5-1.
00:08:06And she scored four of those.
00:08:07You know what? Winning? It's not everything.
00:08:09Tell her to my trophy case.
00:08:10Oh, that is cute.
00:08:11You know what? Thank you for stepping in. I appreciate you covering.
00:08:13I've got it covered from here.
00:08:15By all means.
00:08:17Want to get back?
00:08:22You're welcome.
00:08:32Good job, girls.
00:08:36Did you see us out there?
00:08:37I scored four goals.
00:08:38I heard you were on fire. Yeah.
00:08:41But you know what, girls?
00:08:42Winning isn't everything.
00:08:44It certainly isn't the most important thing.
00:08:46What's the most important thing is having fun, right?
00:08:49We did.
00:08:50Because they won.
00:08:53Yeah.
00:08:54Well, win or lose,
00:08:57proud of you.
00:08:58I hate to be the one to bring out the elephant in the room,
00:09:00but with you on crutches, you can't possibly train the girls this week.
00:09:03So we've all been talking, and we think Emily should stay on.
00:09:07At least to this next game.
00:09:08Let's get to the quarterfinals.
00:09:10Yes!
00:09:11I don't think it's a good idea, Sheila.
00:09:13You thought a good idea was playing your best striker in goals.
00:09:16Please, please!
00:09:22All right, you know what?
00:09:23Let's do this thing, huh?
00:09:33I've got to go finish some homework.
00:09:35What are you working on?
00:09:37Oh.
00:09:39I just have to read something from Language Arts.
00:09:48As the kids would say these days, that was sus.
00:09:52Agreed.
00:09:53But I wouldn't worry about it. She's a great kid.
00:09:55Yeah.
00:09:57You're probably right.
00:10:01Hey, listen.
00:10:02Thanks for everything.
00:10:04It means a lot that you helped know Ava's team.
00:10:06We haven't been as close as we used to be lately.
00:10:09Yeah?
00:10:10You know, she's at that age.
00:10:12I'm sure there's stuff she'd rather talk to Caroline about.
00:10:15You don't think she wants to talk to you about her first crush?
00:10:18Well, I don't see why she wouldn't.
00:10:20I'm a cool dad.
00:10:21A cool dad would never use the phrase cool dad.
00:10:24Only a cool dad would use the phrase cool dad.
00:10:27Who's that?
00:10:28I don't know. You're the opposite of happy.
00:10:32Let me just finish up here.
00:10:36And give you a chance to go out and explore.
00:10:39You know, live your best life.
00:10:41Party.
00:10:42Okay.
00:10:43I'll do that.
00:10:44So, how are things going in Southern Pines?
00:10:47Training's great.
00:10:48I mean, there's not much to do here, so that's a plus.
00:10:52Did I tell you I started coaching for Ava's team?
00:10:54That's awesome. Good for you.
00:10:57Hey, what's that behind you? Twelfth Night?
00:11:00Maybe you could try your hand at acting.
00:11:02Sorry to disappoint, but I think I've just missed the cutoff.
00:11:06Besides, the only time I've ever been on stage is when I was in fourth grade in this Can-Can musical.
00:11:11Please tell me you have video evidence of that.
00:11:13Not a chance.
00:11:16Well, now that we've ruled out the theater, where are you thinking?
00:11:20Dunno.
00:11:22Beg coach for another chance?
00:11:24Give up any remaining shred of dignity or self-preservation?
00:11:28I was more thinking, what are you thinking of doing tonight?
00:11:32Ah.
00:11:34Ooh, question answered. Follow them.
00:11:38I have to get up early.
00:11:39For what exactly?
00:11:41Uh, okay. Okay.
00:11:44I'm going.
00:11:58Oh, excuse me. How does this work?
00:12:01No solo players. You need to join a team.
00:12:04Oh. Great.
00:12:06Whoa! Oh my god, I'm so sorry. Let me help you.
00:12:11Oh, it's you.
00:12:13There you are. I fell in the toilet or something.
00:12:16Uh, almost.
00:12:17Hi, I'm Noor.
00:12:19And you are?
00:12:20Not a hugger.
00:12:21Uh, this is Emily. Emily is the reason why I'm on crutches and soaked in beer.
00:12:27I can't tell if that's a good or bad hug.
00:12:30You know what? I've known her since kindergarten. Why can't I ever tell you anything?
00:12:33Oh, I almost forgot why I came over in the first place. Liz messaged to say she can't make it.
00:12:38But we need four to play.
00:12:48It was really nice to meet you. I have to go home. Again, I'm really sorry.
00:12:55You know, we need a team of four to play. Would you like to play trivia? You'd be doing us a favor.
00:13:03Yeah?
00:13:04Yeah.
00:13:06I'd love to.
00:13:16So, what brings you to Southern Pines? Seems like a random stop for a professional athlete like yourself.
00:13:22Family.
00:13:23Oh.
00:13:24Nat and I have a little bit more time on my hands than usual.
00:13:28How do you guys know each other?
00:13:29Oh, uh, Ian challenged me and Dion to a race the first day of kindergarten, and we have been friends ever since.
00:13:34I thought you don't care about winning.
00:13:35Oh, he's all about the competition. Every jog-a-thon, he outlaps the rest of us by miles, practically refusing to stop.
00:13:42They would be taking in the cones, and he'd still be running.
00:13:44Interesting.
00:13:45It was for charity.
00:13:47Nice! You live for it! And he always won, too. He's one of those annoyingly perfect humans that's just good at everything they try.
00:13:55Yeah? Alright, enough from you.
00:14:02Who was the only woman to be officially drafted by the NBA?
00:14:07I feel like I should know this.
00:14:08Lucia Harris.
00:14:09Yes. I am.
00:14:10Yes.
00:14:12Nice.
00:14:13What team was she drafted by?
00:14:17Uh...
00:14:18New Orleans Jazz.
00:14:20Yeah, you know that.
00:14:21Okay.
00:14:30Alright, this is the last question of the night, and the category is Music of the 90s.
00:14:37I totally got this.
00:14:38I strongly agree. They used to call Ian the human jukebox.
00:14:40Nice. And I'm freakishly good, I need that too. So I say, we bet it all.
00:14:46No, that's too risky. We're already up by five. Why would we do that?
00:14:49Exactly. The second team won't be able to take the lead if we put it all in.
00:14:55Go big or go home.
00:14:58Five, five, five, five.
00:15:01Okay, in Meat Loaf's 1993 power ballad, I would do anything for love, but I won't do that.
00:15:09What are the seven things he won't do for love?
00:15:13Never lie to her. Never forget how she feels tonight.
00:15:17Never forgive himself if he doesn't go all the way. Do it better.
00:15:21Then he does it with her.
00:15:22Nice.
00:15:23Stop dreaming of her every night of his life.
00:15:26See that it's time to move on.
00:15:28That's six.
00:15:29Okay, come on, come on, you got this.
00:15:30Okay, I got it.
00:15:32You know the seven?
00:15:33Perfect. She's got it.
00:15:37Okay, perfect.
00:15:38Oh, it looks like we've got two teams with correct answers, so just give a second to tally here.
00:15:44Okay, so, team Nom Nom Nom was in fourth place, but you bet 20 points, so that jumps you up to the lead.
00:15:51Now let's take a look and see what team, just for kicks' wager, it's...
00:15:57Five points, team Nom Nom Nom!
00:16:05You win some, you lose some.
00:16:06Hey, here's our Nom Nom Nom!
00:16:08Okay!
00:16:09All right, these...
00:16:10Okay.
00:16:11These are why we play. They're amazing. The best wings in the world.
00:16:14I don't want consolation wings. I want victory wings.
00:16:18You should have won.
00:16:20Winning is the point.
00:16:23Winning is always the point.
00:16:25Enjoy the wings. Thanks for the game.
00:16:27I'm proud of you.
00:16:52Did you see they're doing Twelfth Night this year? Anyone trying out?
00:16:55A hard pass.
00:16:58You're the CEO of being dramatic. How are you not trying out?
00:17:01Um, because I'd rather have a furry little hamster run across my belly while I'm sleeping than get up in front of other people and recite some dead guy's lines.
00:17:09That was dramatic.
00:17:10See? You should definitely try out.
00:17:13I actually think it'd be fun. I might audition.
00:17:16Is that... ridiculous?
00:17:18No, that's low-key impressive.
00:17:20How can there not be a single offensive drill in this entire practice?
00:17:23This is your chance at the quarterfinals.
00:17:26Do you think that I won three World Cups by playing small?
00:17:29Female athletes have enough going against them. It is our job as coaches not to...
00:17:34Bingo. You're my assistant coach, so assist me. It's my team. Can we try it my way?
00:17:40If we do things your way, they're gonna be holding hands, skipping down the field.
00:17:44Oh, that's a bit dramatic, don't you think?
00:17:46Speaking of drama...
00:17:48Sorry, ladies. We were just having a little disagreement trying to air out our differences here.
00:17:52That's nothing. You should see how mad my mom gets when my dad eats all the ice cream.
00:17:57Um, let's do the numbers drill, yeah?
00:18:06Can you please try and get along with Coach?
00:18:09I get along fine.
00:18:11We all heard you out there.
00:18:13How much did you hear?
00:18:14Enough.
00:18:16So you heard how he thinks he knows more about soccer than I do?
00:18:20I played with Jill Ellis.
00:18:22I think I know more than he does with my long and storied career as a professional soccer player.
00:18:29Cuckoo, we all know you can be a little...
00:18:33How can I put this nicely?
00:18:35Super freaking stubborn.
00:18:38Me? Stubborn?
00:18:41Yes. And you know what my best teachers never do?
00:18:44Go on and on about how much better they are.
00:18:48Because their job is to teach, not to be right all the time.
00:18:54That was harsh.
00:18:56But you do have a point.
00:19:00I promise to try to be better.
00:19:04Now, can we get tacos? I'm starving.
00:19:06No, we're going to go have Chinese food.
00:19:10Tacos! Because I'm a team player.
00:19:13See? I can be team player.
00:19:19Hey.
00:19:20Hey.
00:19:22Thanks for coming.
00:19:23Hey, no pressures.
00:19:25Yeah, turns out I'm a quick healer.
00:19:29Thanks, Sandra.
00:19:32I don't think she likes me.
00:19:34I ordered a flat white with oat the other day.
00:19:37She wasn't having it.
00:19:38Let me tell you a secret about Sandra.
00:19:40She's a little rough on the front end, but once you're in with her, you're like basically a town local.
00:19:44So she's like a town bouncer.
00:19:46Yeah, she's kind of like a town bouncer.
00:19:48Hang on.
00:19:51Oh, Ms. Sandra.
00:19:53Can I get what we talked about the other day?
00:19:55No.
00:19:59Thanks.
00:20:00Yeah.
00:20:04Were you just, was that, were you hiding?
00:20:05I wasn't hiding. You were hiding.
00:20:07Hey.
00:20:08Oh, how'd you get the oat milk hookup?
00:20:11Is this some kind of locals only secret society kind of thing?
00:20:14And how do I become a member?
00:20:15I do a little consulting for the cafe and I convince Sandra that carrying an alternative milk product would be financially beneficial for her, so.
00:20:22Never pegged you for a money guy.
00:20:24Yeah, I don't really like to think of it like that.
00:20:27I just, you know, I enjoy strengthening small businesses financially.
00:20:32It's just sort of doing my part to help my community.
00:20:35That's actually pretty admirable.
00:20:37Yeah?
00:20:38I'm glad you see it that way.
00:20:40Speaking of business, it's come to my attention that a certain someone, Ava, would like for us to get along.
00:20:48Okay.
00:20:50I know that we have different coaching strategies, but at the end of the day, we want what's best for the players.
00:20:56Yeah, I couldn't agree more.
00:20:58So what do you say we take a 13-year-old's advice and compromise?
00:21:05I mean, when you put it like that, it hurts a little bit, but.
00:21:08Yes, we should present a united front. We absolutely cannot be seen arguing again.
00:21:13Well, a little disagreement is healthy, you know.
00:21:17Unless I missed a memo that you're the town relationship expert.
00:21:23You have no idea about my past relationships.
00:21:28Sorry.
00:21:30It was just a joke.
00:21:31Listen.
00:21:33I think I know how we can both get what we want.
00:21:42Tell you what, I will give you 10 minutes of defensive drills if you give me lava field.
00:21:50Field is lava?
00:21:52Come on.
00:21:54You have a deal?
00:21:57Done.
00:21:59Done.
00:22:01All right, good. Sandra, we are ready to feast.
00:22:04Yes.
00:22:06You gotta taste these, they're amazing.
00:22:08Just an egg white spinach omelette for me. Training mode.
00:22:12Just a matter of time before I get back on the field.
00:22:14I love that confidence. It's essential for a champion.
00:22:17But also, you know, I tell every client it's essential to have a backup plan for any successful business.
00:22:25You know, that way you avoid disappointment.
00:22:28Okay, but this is my career and not some diner.
00:22:34Life isn't about mitigating disaster. It's about going for what you want.
00:22:41Wow.
00:22:43Okay.
00:22:44Well, I appreciate your input. I know what's best for me.
00:22:47In that case, I don't want to mess up your training diet.
00:22:55That's right, girls, that's right.
00:22:59Why do you keep checking this stopwatch? This drill teaches communication and teamwork skills.
00:23:04You know what else could teach them how to communicate? By passing the ball.
00:23:10That's head coach.
00:23:11Okay, this is my whistle, this is the head coach whistle, and you agreed to this format.
00:23:15And you agreed to a ten minute time limit. Besides, this exercise isn't even soccer adjacent.
00:23:19Yeah, well, who's got the whistle, huh? Head coach.
00:23:22All right, box drill, everybody! Grab a ball and hustle up.
00:23:29Okay.
00:23:35Most radiant, exquisite, and unmatchable beauty.
00:23:41I pray you, tell me if this be the lady of the house, for I never saw her.
00:23:48I would be loathe to cast away my speech.
00:23:52Sorry.
00:23:54I should not.
00:23:55That was great, by the way. Shakespeare?
00:23:58Mm-hmm, yeah. Twelfth Night.
00:24:01Well, um, your dad's pretty hungry, and you know how he gets when his sugar dips down rather low.
00:24:08Hangry.
00:24:09Exactly.
00:24:11I'll, I'll be right out.
00:24:17So how's training?
00:24:18So how's training?
00:24:20You know, I mean, it's going pretty, we're not bickering in front of the players anymore, so that's good.
00:24:25I just, it was going good the way it was.
00:24:27Good? Wasn't your team like 0-10?
00:24:30No, that was last season.
00:24:31Oh, right. Well, what about the players? How do they feel?
00:24:34Oh, they love it.
00:24:35Of course they do. Imagine being 13 and being trained by a professional athlete.
00:24:40You know, we would have lost our minds if Beckham would have shown up to one of our practices.
00:24:44Yeah, alright. Point made. Point made.
00:24:47Problem is, she is so difficult. All she cares about is winning.
00:24:54Maybe she just needs you to teach her the value of teamwork.
00:24:57Okay. If a life in professional sports couldn't teach her that, how can I?
00:25:04Oh, actually, a couple years ago I did a ropes course with a few of my employees.
00:25:09It was a great bonding exercise. I think you and Emily should try that.
00:25:15Yeah. Ropes.
00:25:17Yeah. It's pretty easy, too. A lot of fun.
00:25:25Hey.
00:25:26Oh, hey.
00:25:28Nice outfit.
00:25:30Look at us. It's like we planned it.
00:25:32Meant to be.
00:25:33Yeah.
00:25:34So, I don't know where we're going yet. Can I guess?
00:25:36Yeah, you can guess. But, you know, I'm going to cap it at three tries.
00:25:40Deal. Mini golf.
00:25:42That's one.
00:25:43Brewery.
00:25:44Two.
00:25:45Can you tell me if I'm warm?
00:25:46No, you're ice cold.
00:25:47We're not going geocaching, are we?
00:25:48It's three. That's a weird guess. And you're done.
00:25:52Are people still reading those things?
00:25:55Funny.
00:25:56Hey, isn't that the place you put an offer on a few years ago?
00:25:59No, it's the place I almost put an offer on a few years ago.
00:26:02Right. Yeah.
00:26:03Kind of big for a consulting firm.
00:26:05Actually, I was going to turn this into a sports training center.
00:26:08I was going to keep the soccer field just as it is.
00:26:10Then I was going to blow it out, put some other fields in, yoga room, climbing wall.
00:26:14Wow. Cool.
00:26:16Yeah.
00:26:17What happened?
00:26:18Uh, you know.
00:26:20Life got in the way.
00:26:22What? Is that it? That's all you're going to give me?
00:26:24Okay. Since you're asking, um, getting a divorce. Kind of put a wrench in things.
00:26:31I did. I did ask.
00:26:32Wow.
00:26:33So, what now?
00:26:36Did you give it any more thought?
00:26:40We're going to be late.
00:26:42Come on.
00:26:44Uh, okay.
00:26:46So, how did you get into consulting?
00:26:48Ah, well, I helped my best friend, Dion, restore an old run-down summer camp that we used to go to.
00:26:54And he now uses it for birthday parties and family reunions and business. It's successful.
00:26:59Sounds fun.
00:27:01Okay, listen. Listen, lady.
00:27:02I may not be a fancy soccer player who gets to travel around the world, but numbers are predictable.
00:27:07And, uh, I like helping people in my own community build their small businesses.
00:27:12Don't you think it's ironic that you help other businesses succeed and not your own?
00:27:18Okay. All right.
00:27:20You know what? Let's get harnessed up. Come on.
00:27:23You're funny.
00:27:28Oh, you're not kidding.
00:27:30Uh-uh.
00:27:31Yeah, no. I don't do heights.
00:27:33I'm a jerk. I didn't even think to ask if you're afraid of heights or not.
00:27:38I'm not afraid.
00:27:40I was just kidding.
00:27:41Wait.
00:27:44Last one there gets to run an extra drill at practice.
00:27:47I'm confused. So you are afraid or you're not?
00:27:50Why is everything a competition with this one?
00:27:54I win.
00:27:55Howdy.
00:27:56Hi.
00:27:57Hi.
00:27:58We have an appointment at one o'clock under the name of Ian.
00:28:00Ian.
00:28:01Yeah, I got you right here.
00:28:03Gosh, I wish my partner was into stuff like this.
00:28:06We're not a couple.
00:28:08Oh, well, props to you for planning such an adventurous first date, then.
00:28:12We're not. We work together.
00:28:14Oh. Well, one in ten couples do meet in the workplace, so...
00:28:20All right, let's get you sized up here.
00:28:21It's not funny.
00:28:22It's funny.
00:28:23It's not funny.
00:28:26You know what?
00:28:27On second thought, maybe the advanced course was a bit ambitious.
00:28:31Oh, no, this is still the basic course.
00:28:33Basic.
00:28:34We do have a kid's course, though, if this is too much for you guys.
00:28:37You want to do the kid's course?
00:28:39No, I'm not a kid.
00:28:41I can do this.
00:28:43I'm ready.
00:28:47All right.
00:28:50Okay.
00:28:52You good?
00:28:53Yeah.
00:28:54Let's do this thing.
00:28:55Yeah.
00:28:56Okay.
00:28:58Whenever you're ready.
00:29:09Is everything okay?
00:29:13Sorry.
00:29:16You got this.
00:29:27Emily.
00:29:29Hey.
00:29:30Are you all right?
00:29:33Do you want to go back? Want to turn around?
00:29:36No.
00:29:38I said I wanted to do this, and I'm going to do it.
00:29:40I just need you to talk me through this.
00:29:43Okay. I can do that.
00:29:46Here's what I want you to do.
00:29:47I want you to look at me and just follow the sound of my voice.
00:29:52I can't.
00:29:53Yes, you can.
00:29:55Come here.
00:29:57You don't understand.
00:29:58I've been like this my whole life.
00:29:59I'm afraid of heights.
00:30:01I know it's irrational, but I'm a rational person, I swear.
00:30:04It's just that I can't.
00:30:05No, I understand.
00:30:06My body won't do it.
00:30:07Listen, I get it.
00:30:09It might be rational, but it's also scary.
00:30:12Yeah.
00:30:14But you don't have to be afraid because you're not doing it alone.
00:30:17I'm right here with you.
00:30:19So just look at me.
00:30:20Just look at me.
00:30:21I just need you to take three small steps.
00:30:25All right?
00:30:26Come on, look at me.
00:30:27There you go.
00:30:28Right here.
00:30:29That's perfect.
00:30:30You ready?
00:30:32First step.
00:30:34One.
00:30:35Yeah.
00:30:36That's great.
00:30:37That's great.
00:30:40Yeah.
00:30:41Yeah.
00:30:42All right.
00:30:43Two.
00:30:45You're so close.
00:30:46All right.
00:30:47Last one.
00:30:49I got you.
00:30:50I got you.
00:30:51Ready?
00:30:54You did it.
00:30:55You did it.
00:30:57You guys really are such a cute couple.
00:31:00We're not a couple.
00:31:09All right, let's go.
00:31:11Here we go.
00:31:19Yes.
00:31:25Yes.
00:31:26We're a good luck charm.
00:31:27No luck necessary.
00:31:28They worked really hard.
00:31:29They are winners.
00:31:30Which is what we want to talk to you about.
00:31:31We think Emily should stay on.
00:31:33I agree.
00:31:34Now please just hear me out, okay?
00:31:35If we win this semifinal, that means that we go to the final.
00:31:37Amazing.
00:31:38You know what that means for the teen parents?
00:31:40It means I have to reschedule six wine socials, three book club meetings, two bunco games,
00:31:45and a PTA fundraiser.
00:31:47And I certainly don't want to go to all that work if the girls aren't getting the training they need.
00:31:52Sheila, I think it's...
00:31:53Please, just one more thing.
00:31:54I think it's a great idea.
00:31:56I love it.
00:31:57What?
00:31:58Yeah.
00:31:59Yeah.
00:32:00Really?
00:32:01Why not?
00:32:02Why mess with a good thing, huh?
00:32:03Okay, then, yes.
00:32:04I'd love to stay on.
00:32:06Congrats, guys.
00:32:07Yes.
00:32:18Hi.
00:32:24Look at that.
00:32:25Ha!
00:32:27You saw that, didn't you?
00:32:28Yeah, your secret's safe with me.
00:32:30Now, if you want to try some real dip, come here.
00:32:38Who brings a conned-out bread bowl to a teen party?
00:32:42It's probably a gross, store-bought dip inside.
00:32:47Mmm.
00:32:48This is amazing, Ian.
00:32:50Did you put homemade tahini inside the hummus?
00:32:53I did, Sheila.
00:32:54Yes, I did.
00:32:56I need this recipe.
00:32:57I'll give it to you.
00:32:59What were you saying?
00:33:00Nothing.
00:33:01Oh, nothing.
00:33:02You know, usually, when people lash out like that, there's this unresolved want underneath.
00:33:08Okay, Brene Brown.
00:33:10Who's Brene?
00:33:12Who is that?
00:33:13Who's he?
00:33:14What?
00:33:16I never learn my way around the kitchen because of all the traveling.
00:33:19I'm more of a take-out kind of gal.
00:33:21That's why homemade tahini makes me a little jealous.
00:33:24Well, I can show you a few things around the kitchen if you want.
00:33:29I'll think about it.
00:33:30It's time, it's time!
00:33:32Ooh, it is time.
00:33:33All right.
00:33:34Three-legged race.
00:33:35What?
00:33:36It's good for team building.
00:33:37Your specialty.
00:33:38Come on.
00:33:39Three, two, one, go!
00:33:42Come on, hurry up, hurry up!
00:33:44Don't wait!
00:33:45Don't wait!
00:33:46Don't!
00:33:47Hurry up!
00:33:49We can still do it.
00:33:50We can still win.
00:33:51Come on!
00:33:52Come on!
00:33:53Come on!
00:33:56What are we doing?
00:33:57We're gonna win!
00:34:05We got this.
00:34:06Come on!
00:34:15And in some uplifting news, Emily Chen coaches a Washington youth soccer team to the semifinals.
00:34:21Could this be a new Emily?
00:34:23Well, there's some less uplifting news as well.
00:34:25The Premier continue their losing streak.
00:34:27It seems they can't find a win without Chen carrying them.
00:34:32So what's holding you back?
00:34:35I want to audition.
00:34:36I do.
00:34:38But what if I get the part?
00:34:41That's normally a good thing.
00:34:44Sure.
00:34:45But if I get the part, I won't be able to do OTP.
00:34:49And if I don't get any extra training, I'll never get a college scholarship.
00:34:53And if I don't play in college, I'll never go pro like you and mom.
00:34:56That's a lot of ifs.
00:34:59I want you to know that no matter what, I'm always gonna be here to support you, soccer or not.
00:35:08And your mom, she's gonna be happy with whatever you decide to do.
00:35:15My two cents.
00:35:18Follow your heart.
00:35:20What does it tell you?
00:35:25I don't know.
00:35:28I love soccer.
00:35:30There's just so many other things I want to try.
00:35:36Follow your heart.
00:35:44I love you.
00:35:50Proud of you.
00:35:51All I did was write my name down on a piece of paper.
00:35:55I think it was a little bit more than that.
00:36:09Gosh, what's with all the physical affection?
00:36:11I mean, I'm not complaining. I'm here for it.
00:36:13Seriously, thank you so much for coming. I can't wait to see their reactions.
00:36:16Here they come, here they come.
00:36:18You're Maya Fyatt.
00:36:20Hi. Hello.
00:36:22This is literally like my biggest dream come true.
00:36:25This is great.
00:36:27Hi, Emily. Who's your friend?
00:36:29I wanted it to be a surprise. I hope it's okay.
00:36:31Yeah, no, of course. Friend of Emily's is a friend of the team. Isn't that right, ladies?
00:36:35Yes!
00:36:37Well, who wants to learn some new tricks?
00:36:39Yeah.
00:36:40Let's go that way.
00:36:44Come on, come on, come on.
00:36:47We got this.
00:36:49It's so cool that you're coaching these kids. Did you grow up playing?
00:36:52Yeah, I played a little.
00:36:53A little? He was about to be a Clemson Tiger.
00:36:55I didn't know that.
00:36:56Injury?
00:36:57Marriage.
00:36:59Yeah, I chose love over a scholarship to an ACC powerhouse.
00:37:03You know, a big deal.
00:37:04Let's see, it's kind of a big deal, especially because she left.
00:37:08Thanks for that.
00:37:09You know what? I made a choice. I don't regret it.
00:37:11And I still have a little bit of soccer in my life, so...
00:37:13You must have been really good.
00:37:15You seem surprised.
00:37:18Come on.
00:37:19That's what I'm talking about.
00:37:22Winner buys the next round.
00:37:24Okay.
00:37:25All right.
00:37:26Or we can just play.
00:37:27You know, Maya, I got to thank you.
00:37:29The girls have been so excited to actually work with a professional soccer player.
00:37:32Whoa, what?
00:37:34What about me?
00:37:37You said, uh, winner buys the next round.
00:37:39That's us.
00:37:40You know what? You're our guest.
00:37:42Yeah, we'll get it.
00:37:44Hey, I got to say, you took that loss really well.
00:37:47Someone taught me that it's okay to just play.
00:37:52Yeah, that person sounds mature and wise.
00:37:56Very good-looking.
00:38:00I'm sorry.
00:38:01It's okay.
00:38:02It's okay.
00:38:03It's okay.
00:38:09So how are you?
00:38:10Better.
00:38:11This town's really growing on me.
00:38:13Enough to stay.
00:38:15Let's not get carried away.
00:38:17Good, because I think Coach Avila might bring you back.
00:38:21Really?
00:38:34Would you like me to go in with you for moral support?
00:38:37Parents aren't allowed.
00:38:39Thankfully.
00:38:43I'll be right here when you're done.
00:38:45Oh, I'm sure you will be.
00:38:47Team Jen!
00:38:49Okay.
00:38:53Oh.
00:38:54Hey.
00:38:55Here to audition?
00:38:56No.
00:38:57Actually, I'm here to audition for a job.
00:39:01No.
00:39:02Actually, I'm here to see Sandra.
00:39:04How about you?
00:39:05Why are you here?
00:39:06Ava's trying out for Twelfth Night.
00:39:07Oh, she is?
00:39:08That's cool.
00:39:09Is she inside already?
00:39:10I don't know.
00:39:11I'm not allowed in.
00:39:12Yeah.
00:39:13Now there's a local stage mom.
00:39:14I ruined it for everybody.
00:39:16Who?
00:39:17I don't know if I should tell you.
00:39:19She will.
00:39:21Well, that's fine.
00:39:22I should probably respect that and give her space.
00:39:25Yeah.
00:39:26You could do that.
00:39:28Or...
00:39:30Ooh.
00:39:36Can you see her?
00:39:38No.
00:39:40Oh, yes.
00:39:41I see her.
00:39:43Yeah.
00:39:44What is she doing?
00:39:45She's walking on stage.
00:39:48She looks so confident.
00:39:49Exquisite and unmatchable beauty, I pray you.
00:39:54The director's clapping.
00:39:57She's smiling.
00:39:58Yeah.
00:40:06Let's show them what we're made of.
00:40:07Lower.
00:40:08Good.
00:40:09Shuffle, shuffle.
00:40:10Side shuffle.
00:40:11That's good, Sal.
00:40:12Good, Spencer.
00:40:13Good hustle.
00:40:14Good hustle.
00:40:15That's it.
00:40:16Going lower, Chad.
00:40:17Going lower.
00:40:18Yes, yes, yes, yes.
00:40:19All right.
00:40:20Good job, ladies.
00:40:21Good job.
00:40:22Bring it in.
00:40:23Circle up.
00:40:24Circle up.
00:40:25Circle up.
00:40:26All right.
00:40:27Wonderful.
00:40:28Great.
00:40:29We are taking the rest of the week off.
00:40:31We have no more practice.
00:40:33I want you to eat good food, not junk food.
00:40:35Don't stay up late watching TikTok and do whatever you guys do,
00:40:38because we've got to get ready for the semifinals.
00:40:41Yeah!
00:40:42Bring it in, girls.
00:40:43Where are we?
00:40:44Pennsylvania!
00:40:47Great practice.
00:40:48Good practice.
00:40:51Whoa.
00:40:52Hang on.
00:40:53Is that you?
00:40:54Oh, I think that was a bobcat that snarled.
00:40:59I could use a bread bowl.
00:41:01Right about now.
00:41:02Thanks for asking.
00:41:04You're hungry.
00:41:05You know, tonight would be a good night for a cooking lesson.
00:41:11All right.
00:41:12Yeah?
00:41:13See you later.
00:41:15So, basically, we're making a fancy pizza.
00:41:18Uh-uh.
00:41:19No, it's mushroom ricotta galette.
00:41:22It's French.
00:41:23Mmm.
00:41:24Dough, cheese, sauce, lots of pizza.
00:41:28It is a pizza, isn't it?
00:41:30Yeah, but, you know, and it's the best pizza that you'll ever taste.
00:41:34I'll be the judge of that.
00:41:35Yeah?
00:41:36You?
00:41:37Quick to judge?
00:41:38Imagine that, judging me.
00:41:39Judging me.
00:41:40Judging me.
00:41:41Judging me.
00:41:42Judge.
00:41:43Imagine that, judging me.
00:41:44Judge.
00:41:45Mm-hmm.
00:41:46So, how'd you get into cooking?
00:41:48Tell you how I'm going to cut mushrooms.
00:41:50You shred cheese, and I will tell you the story about when my ex-wife was in medical school,
00:41:54and I was home a lot, alone, in the early years of our marriage.
00:41:58And in order to keep myself entertained and a lot less lonely,
00:42:01I started watching the Cooking Channel, and, I don't know,
00:42:04I started challenging myself on making more elaborate meals,
00:42:07and it sort of became a hobby.
00:42:09What's a hobby?
00:42:10Okay, I know you're joking, but, you know,
00:42:12I haven't heard you talk about anything that lights you up other than soccer.
00:42:15Truthfully, I don't even know.
00:42:18Soccer has been my life for the last 20 years.
00:42:20If I'm not playing or training, then I'm watching and analyzing.
00:42:24I don't realize how sad it was until recently.
00:42:26Yeah, it's sad.
00:42:27It's very sad.
00:42:28It's sad indeed.
00:42:29Judging my judgy.
00:42:33Actually, when Ava said that she was going to audition, I was kind of relieved.
00:42:39I never got to be a kid or have fun.
00:42:41I don't want that for her.
00:42:44I miss out on a lot.
00:42:46Yeah? Like what?
00:42:47Like pinewood derby races in summer camp.
00:42:52Okay, that's oddly specific.
00:42:53And that trip to the water slides in eighth grade.
00:42:56Actually, no, I don't think so.
00:42:58Everybody got norovirus.
00:42:59Ew, hopefully not on the water slides.
00:43:01I never got to papier-mâché those ridiculous giant floats for homecoming.
00:43:08You've given this a lot of thought, haven't you?
00:43:10Free time will do that to you.
00:43:13Anyway, enough about me.
00:43:14What about you?
00:43:15How'd you end up in Southern Pines?
00:43:17Well, Southern Pines is my hometown.
00:43:20I love it here.
00:43:21So after medical school, we moved back.
00:43:24And then she left.
00:43:27Why?
00:43:29Um, small town.
00:43:32Glass ceiling.
00:43:33She had huge dreams.
00:43:36She wanted a big city.
00:43:37So she left.
00:43:39You didn't want to go with her?
00:43:41No, I would have loved to have gone with her,
00:43:42but she had this theory that she could either be a great doctor,
00:43:46or a great wife, but not both.
00:43:49So, you know, she left.
00:43:53And Godspeed to her.
00:43:54She's an amazing doctor, and it gives her joy, and I am happy for her.
00:43:57But that wasn't for me, you know?
00:43:59I love it here.
00:44:01It's my home.
00:44:02This is where I live.
00:44:03I'm never going to leave.
00:44:05Why?
00:44:06Okay.
00:44:08I could tell you why.
00:44:11But I think I'd rather show you.
00:44:14Hmm.
00:44:18It's beautiful, isn't it?
00:44:19Wow.
00:44:21How have I never seen this before?
00:44:23I guess I'm just not in town as much as I should be.
00:44:27Now, is that just the traveling, or...?
00:44:30Yeah, and, um, I've kind of been avoiding this place
00:44:34ever since Ava's mom, Caroline, passed away.
00:44:36Okay.
00:44:37Like, I know that she's not in the picture, but I never wanted to pry.
00:44:41Cancer.
00:44:43It's awful.
00:44:44Yeah.
00:44:45It sucks.
00:44:47Were you, um, were you guys close?
00:44:50Actually, she was my best friend.
00:44:53I was the one that introduced her to Brandon.
00:44:56We played soccer together at UNC, and...
00:44:59we both got picked up with the Triumphs.
00:45:01When she passed away, I kind of lost it.
00:45:04I quit the team.
00:45:07I played in Europe for a few years, and...
00:45:10anything, really, to avoid it.
00:45:12Yeah.
00:45:14But that's not how grief works, is it?
00:45:16Yeah, that's what I'm realizing.
00:45:18And I'm also learning that it's better to spend time with the ones you love
00:45:22than to avoid the pain of the ones you've lost.
00:45:27Yeah.
00:45:28Yeah.
00:45:30I know something about trying to avoid the pain.
00:45:36All right.
00:45:37This.
00:45:38That's why I brought you here.
00:45:39Okay.
00:45:40So you're gonna lay on this table.
00:45:41I know, you gotta trust me.
00:45:42Mm-hmm.
00:45:43You're gonna lay down.
00:45:46And...
00:45:48behold.
00:45:50Wow.
00:45:51It's pretty, isn't it?
00:45:53Oh, my gosh.
00:45:54It's beautiful.
00:45:56You know...
00:45:58you spoke about avoiding the pain of the ones you've lost.
00:46:01Mm-hmm.
00:46:04Well, I have been avoiding myself.
00:46:09After my divorce...
00:46:13I feel like...
00:46:14I guess, having failed at the one thing that was supposed to last forever,
00:46:18I'm just...
00:46:20I don't know.
00:46:22I'm afraid to try anything.
00:46:25Is that why you gave up on your sports complex?
00:46:29I mean, you help businesses every day.
00:46:32There's no one more qualified than you.
00:46:36Thank you for saying that.
00:46:39I mean, you have to remember,
00:46:41you can just as easily fail in something you don't want
00:46:45as in something you want.
00:46:49That is a terrifying thought.
00:46:51Thank you for that.
00:46:54I'm confused.
00:46:56What about?
00:46:58You live in Southern Pines where there's stars.
00:47:05I live in Southern Pines for the feeling that I have here.
00:47:20I feel it, too.
00:47:27I feel it, too.
00:47:43I got the part!
00:47:45Congratulations!
00:47:47Congratulations!
00:47:48Oh, my God!
00:47:49I thought you were cheating!
00:47:51She's a sneaky one.
00:47:52I'm so proud of you!
00:47:55Team Chen!
00:47:57Hi.
00:48:01What was your first rehearsal?
00:48:03Good.
00:48:05It's so much different than soccer.
00:48:08What's wrong?
00:48:10I'm excited.
00:48:12I really am.
00:48:15But I also feel guilty.
00:48:18Like I'm not going to be following in my mama's footsteps.
00:48:24Or yours.
00:48:26Ava,
00:48:29I'm so sorry.
00:48:30I didn't mean to put all this pressure on you.
00:48:32Your mom
00:48:35would have been thrilled for you.
00:48:41You sure you're not disappointed?
00:48:44Never.
00:48:57Wow.
00:49:03That right there.
00:49:09Pinewood derby cart.
00:49:12I figured since you didn't get to make these as a kid,
00:49:16you could just make some of our own.
00:49:20I can't believe you did all this.
00:49:27Can I ask you something?
00:49:29Yeah.
00:49:31Humility aside,
00:49:34I'm a goldmine of advice for your players.
00:49:38How come you never ask me about my career?
00:49:40Because I don't want to treat you differently because you're this amazing,
00:49:43famous soccer player.
00:49:45Trust me, I know how impressive your resume is.
00:49:48But I like to evaluate people based on their personalities.
00:49:52Not their accomplishments.
00:49:54You think I'm amazing?
00:49:59I think that's pretty amazing.
00:50:01Number one.
00:50:02I channeled eight-year-old Emily,
00:50:05and this is what she's always wanted.
00:50:07Yeah, she got what she wanted.
00:50:09Yeah.
00:50:10But can you hold on to the title?
00:50:12Oh, yeah.
00:50:13Are you ready to lose?
00:50:15All right.
00:50:16You put your racer right on the track.
00:50:19On your marks.
00:50:21Get set.
00:50:22Hey.
00:50:23What?
00:50:24Win or lose, today's been really special.
00:50:29I don't think anyone's ever done something this thoughtful to me before.
00:50:34You're welcome.
00:50:35Okay, go.
00:50:36Wait, wait a minute.
00:50:39Yay, I won!
00:50:41Of course you won.
00:50:42I won.
00:50:43I won.
00:50:44I won.
00:50:45I won.
00:50:46I won.
00:50:47I won.
00:50:48Of course you won.
00:50:49Cheated.
00:50:51Want some pancakes?
00:50:53Yeah.
00:50:54Come on.
00:50:56All right, your pancake's up.
00:50:57You ready for it?
00:50:58Okay.
00:50:59Good.
00:51:00Okay.
00:51:01You want some syrup?
00:51:02Mm-hmm.
00:51:04Okay.
00:51:09You're right.
00:51:10This is the only way to have pancakes.
00:51:15What do you think?
00:51:18You have a gift.
00:51:20All right, don't say things you don't mean.
00:51:23Seriously.
00:51:27What's that look?
00:51:30This is the look.
00:51:34Me thinking you should stick around.
00:51:36Stick around in Southern Pines?
00:51:38Southern Pines.
00:51:39For the team.
00:51:43Me.
00:51:47Me.
00:52:03I guess we should go, huh?
00:52:07Yeah, yeah.
00:52:08We should.
00:52:18Go, go, go.
00:52:31Shoot it, shoot it, shoot it.
00:52:48Purple Pancake!
00:52:53We're going to the championship!
00:52:55That's my girls.
00:53:01Hey, Emily.
00:53:02Hey.
00:53:03What are you, uh, what are you doing later?
00:53:06You want to go over strategy?
00:53:08I was thinking we could shelve the soccer talk and, I don't know, get out of these clothes.
00:53:13You're being super vague.
00:53:15A date.
00:53:16A date.
00:53:17I'm asking you out on a proper date.
00:53:19Well, technically, we've been out a bunch already.
00:53:21I know, but I'm thinking it's time we make it official.
00:53:23Like an official date.
00:53:25I'd love to.
00:53:26Yeah?
00:53:27I know an incredible tapestry.
00:53:28I'm in.
00:53:31Um, I'll pick you up at five o'clock.
00:53:34Okay.
00:53:35Bye.
00:53:36Bye.
00:53:46Okay.
00:53:48Oh, was that Coach Ian?
00:53:52You're half right.
00:53:53Coach Evelyn.
00:53:56Does she want you back on the team?
00:53:58That could be a possibility.
00:54:03How would you feel about that?
00:54:05I'm going to tell you what my wise aunt told me.
00:54:11I'm going to be here for you, no matter what.
00:54:13Oh.
00:54:16Whatever it is I decide, I promise, we're going to see more of each other.
00:54:19I know.
00:54:21And I'll be here for the championships.
00:54:23Deal?
00:54:24Deal.
00:54:26Wow.
00:54:27Look at this.
00:54:28I know.
00:54:29Are you ready for tonight?
00:54:31Oh.
00:54:32I got this.
00:54:33Yeah, you were born ready.
00:54:34Team Chen.
00:54:35Team Chen.
00:54:36Yeah.
00:54:37Oh, can I help you with that?
00:54:39Oh.
00:54:41I'm Emily.
00:54:42I don't think we've officially met.
00:54:44You're Ava's aunt, right?
00:54:45That's right.
00:54:47You can just put that over there.
00:54:49Can I help you with anything else?
00:54:52Not unless you want to paint sets.
00:54:54I'm the Picasso.
00:54:55But if you need help, I'm in.
00:54:57And I could recruit others, too.
00:55:06Yeah.
00:55:07Come right this way.
00:55:11What are the paints?
00:55:12Oh, I'll get it.
00:55:13Yeah? You don't mind?
00:55:15Hi, Sandra.
00:55:16We need more paint.
00:55:17Hey, that is a very good looking painting outfit you have on there.
00:55:21I love the heels.
00:55:22Yeah, it's really easy to paint with heels on.
00:55:28Wow.
00:55:30Someone's not so much the outsider anymore.
00:55:32It's really nice to be part of the community.
00:55:34Yeah, pretty soon you'll be running for mayor.
00:55:37Okay.
00:55:39Cheers.
00:55:40Wasn't all that bad, was it?
00:55:41Yeah.
00:55:44And look at us.
00:55:45We still got to wear our fancy clothes.
00:55:48Yes.
00:55:50You...
00:55:53You look fantastic.
00:55:55Thank you, handsome.
00:56:02I know that we weren't supposed to talk about soccer on our date.
00:56:06But I have one thing that I want to say.
00:56:09I think our girls are going to win the championship.
00:56:12Wait, I'm sorry.
00:56:13Did you just say win?
00:56:14Yeah.
00:56:15Aren't you the guy who doesn't believe in winning?
00:56:17Oh, my God.
00:56:18I got to say, it feels really good to have a little bit of that competitive fire back.
00:56:23And I have you to thank for it.
00:56:28Oh.
00:56:29You're welcome.
00:56:30No.
00:56:31It's on.
00:56:32Get ready.
00:56:33I'm going to ruin that pretty dress of yours.
00:56:35I dare you.
00:56:36I dare you.
00:56:37Ooh.
00:56:38All right.
00:56:39You...
00:56:40How lucky.
00:56:41So excited about it?
00:56:42Yeah, I was going to carry some stuff.
00:56:44I'll be right back.
00:56:50Coach.
00:56:51Maya said you talked.
00:56:53But I wanted to make it official.
00:56:54You reinstated.
00:56:58So what do you say?
00:57:00Yes.
00:57:01I want to come back.
00:57:08You're going back to Chicago?
00:57:12I guess I am.
00:57:14How long have you known?
00:57:16Maya said it was a possibility.
00:57:20But I just got the official word.
00:57:26I've had so much fun with you.
00:57:28But this is my career.
00:57:30You understand?
00:57:31Of course.
00:57:33Of course I understand.
00:57:36But also,
00:57:38it feels like we have something.
00:57:46We definitely do have something.
00:57:50But also,
00:57:52I've been down this road.
00:57:55I know how hard it is.
00:57:58With me constantly traveling,
00:58:00it's never worked before.
00:58:03Yeah.
00:58:04But also,
00:58:09it's never been you and me before.
00:58:17Wow.
00:58:19What?
00:58:20I just realized that I have a type.
00:58:23That's not fair.
00:58:26I don't put my baggage on you.
00:58:27No, because that would mean you'd have to let me in.
00:58:30Which is something I think you might be incapable of.
00:58:35I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that.
00:58:37It's fine.
00:58:38I want you to be happy.
00:58:39I want you to succeed.
00:58:41And
00:58:43I think what we have to do is just focus on the girls
00:58:45and get them to the championship.
00:58:46And then
00:58:48at least they can have a win.
00:59:04I'm sorry.
00:59:35Em,
00:59:36stop punishing yourself.
00:59:38I'm not punishing myself.
00:59:39I'm training.
00:59:40Sure, yeah.
00:59:41Go for it.
00:59:43Ava, why don't you get your auntie a towel?
00:59:51Em?
00:59:52Doing okay?
00:59:54Yeah, I'm fine.
00:59:58Just
01:00:02just what did he think?
01:00:05That I was going to give up my career and uproot my life?
01:00:08He knew I wanted to back up a team.
01:00:11Yeah, sure, but
01:00:12maybe he thought he was the team too.
01:00:23Who's that?
01:00:25Hello?
01:00:27Oh, hi, Coach.
01:00:32I understand.
01:00:35Natalie is injured.
01:00:39Coach needs me back in Chicago immediately.
01:00:45So you're not going to be there for the championships?
01:00:49I'm so sorry.
01:00:52It's fine.
01:00:54I knew you'd leave.
01:00:56No.
01:01:05Oh.
01:01:06Hey.
01:01:08Hey.
01:01:11I just came here to tell you that I'm
01:01:14going back to Chicago sooner than expected.
01:01:18In fact, I'm heading there now.
01:01:25Oh.
01:01:27Please.
01:01:29I'm sorry.
01:01:31I'm sorry.
01:01:32Wow.
01:01:34Wow.
01:01:37I'm sorry.
01:01:38I'm not going to be here for the championships.
01:01:42But you don't need me.
01:01:46No.
01:01:49No.
01:01:50We'll be fine.
01:01:53Um.
01:01:55Why did you come tell me this in person?
01:01:58I
01:02:02just
01:02:06I
01:02:09I don't know.
01:02:13Okay.
01:02:15Have a really good flight.
01:02:18Bye.
01:02:32Bye.
01:02:44We should go.
01:03:02Ava, I'm sorry.
01:03:04I'm not leaving you.
01:03:05I'm just
01:03:10We're going to video chat all the time and I'm going to visit so much you're going to be sick of me.
01:03:14I could never get sick of you.
01:03:16Clearly, you've never had to share a room with her.
01:03:21For the ride.
01:03:26I don't deserve you.
01:03:28Yes, you do.
01:03:30And I deserve you.
01:03:32Wow.
01:03:39I'll come around a lot.
01:03:41Good.
01:03:42Because it doesn't have to be either soccer or us.
01:03:46I know.
01:03:48Because
01:03:50we need you.
01:04:02I miss you guys already.
01:04:33Chin is back, baby!
01:04:38So good having you back.
01:04:39Good to be back.
01:04:41Yeah, let's win this!
01:05:03Keep it going.
01:05:05Good.
01:05:08Think you still have a shot?
01:05:10We'll be fine without her, Sheila.
01:05:16Okay.
01:05:18Okay, nice, nice.
01:05:20Nice.
01:05:21Sharp, sharp.
01:05:22Nice, in the corner.
01:05:24Okay, here we go, here we go.
01:05:27It's okay, it's okay.
01:05:33Nice one!
01:05:35She'll get there.
01:05:36Yeah.
01:05:39All right!
01:05:40Let's go!
01:05:43Hi, Cuckoo.
01:05:44Just leaving rehearsal.
01:05:46Every time I call you, you're in the middle of rehearsal.
01:05:48I know.
01:05:49Our rehearsal schedule has been intense.
01:05:52But I'm totally off book now,
01:05:54and we just finished blocking our last scene.
01:05:57I don't understand half of what you just said,
01:05:59but you sound super professional.
01:06:00I can't believe I'm going to miss your big debut.
01:06:03I know.
01:06:04Same.
01:06:05But I completely understand.
01:06:08We working women have important demands to keep up with.
01:06:11Exactly.
01:06:14Go.
01:06:15Have fun.
01:06:16Okay, love ya.
01:06:32Look.
01:06:33Yeah.
01:06:34Oh my gosh.
01:06:35They're done.
01:06:36Oh my gosh, they're exactly the same size.
01:06:37Yeah, not really, but...
01:06:38Yeah, okay.
01:06:39Okay.
01:06:44Hey, you know, just wanted to wish you good luck.
01:06:47I mean, to tell you, break a leg.
01:06:49Thanks, Dad.
01:06:51I'm just a little bummed that Auntie Em isn't going to be here.
01:06:55Surprise!
01:06:56Surprise!
01:07:00I'm so happy you're here.
01:07:03I'm so proud of you.
01:07:05Okay.
01:07:06Okay, we gotta go.
01:07:08Bye.
01:07:13I'm so excited.
01:07:15Oh, hey.
01:07:16Oh, hey, how are you?
01:07:17Good, good.
01:07:19I wasn't sitting there when I put my coat down.
01:07:21Uh-huh.
01:07:27Hey.
01:07:33I thought you were in Chicago.
01:07:37It hit me that I wouldn't miss Eva's big opening, so I just...
01:07:41Play on.
01:07:42Give me excess of it.
01:07:44That's surfeiting.
01:07:45The appetite may sicken...
01:07:47We can talk later.
01:07:48And so die.
01:07:50Okay.
01:07:55What country, friends, is this?
01:07:58This is Illyria, lady.
01:08:00And what should I do in Illyria?
01:08:04She's so good.
01:08:06Yeah, she is.
01:08:08Assure yourself.
01:08:10And so perchance, may he be.
01:08:13What's to come is still unsure.
01:08:16In delay, there lies no plenty.
01:08:19But that's all one.
01:08:22Our play is done.
01:08:24And we'll strive to please you.
01:08:27Every day.
01:08:28Jay.
01:08:44I'm gonna go find Eva.
01:08:45Be right there.
01:08:49You're back.
01:08:53I guess I realized that...
01:08:56It doesn't have to be either soccer or...
01:09:01Being here.
01:09:04I can be both a great soccer player and a great person.
01:09:07Yeah, you can.
01:09:09I was hoping I could still coach the championship with you.
01:09:13That should be fine.
01:09:15As long as we can both agree to keep things professional.
01:09:18But I don't want to.
01:09:22Hi!
01:09:25There she is.
01:09:26Kid, you were amazing on stage. You were natural.
01:09:28Thanks, coach.
01:09:30You were incredible!
01:09:31Like a young Michelle Yao.
01:09:33You really think?
01:09:34Oh, yeah.
01:09:35I sobbed.
01:09:36And the last time that I cried was when Gabby Ackerman kicked my thigh with her cleats.
01:09:40It's true.
01:09:42You're so great, kiddo.
01:09:51Yay! Team Chen!
01:09:55Team Chen!
01:10:03I thought you could use these.
01:10:10You ready for today?
01:10:12I shouldn't be asking you that.
01:10:16You don't always have to be so strong, Cuckoo.
01:10:18It's okay to be sad.
01:10:22You're the best.
01:10:26Hey, Dad.
01:10:29Seriously.
01:10:31Who raised you?
01:10:35This guy!
01:10:38Oh, yeah. Okay.
01:10:39But cool, Dad.
01:10:40Way to ruin a moment, Dad.
01:10:43Yeah.
01:10:45Right!
01:10:49Okay, girls. You've been working so hard, so I just wanted to get you something special.
01:10:53Thank you!
01:10:54That's cool.
01:10:55All right. I want you to remember, when you're out there, have fun!
01:10:59But also, girls, we can win this thing.
01:11:02But more importantly, enjoy yourselves.
01:11:07Okay. One more thing.
01:11:08The goalkeeper is very tall, so keep your shots on the ground.
01:11:14All right. On three. Purple Thunder. One, two, three!
01:11:16Purple Thunder!
01:11:18Go get him! Go get him! Go get him!
01:11:20You!
01:11:21Listen, you're fast, and I want you to be fast.
01:11:24I had no idea that you could do the things you can do, so do it!
01:11:27Go win, okay?
01:11:28And have fun. Have fun.
01:11:31Right? I mean, oh my gosh, whoa.
01:11:36Hey, what's this?
01:11:37My aunt also had these made.
01:12:09So, uh, I made a slight adjustment.
01:12:13Coach.
01:12:17Ava.
01:12:19Yeah, she's a good girl.
01:12:24I'm sorry I pushed you away.
01:12:27I'm just...
01:12:29I don't have the best track record, and I'm not always great at being on a team.
01:12:34I know. You've got a whole year in Chicago to work on that, so...
01:12:39Actually, I realize that Chicago isn't for me anymore.
01:12:44I mean, I got everything that I thought I wanted.
01:12:47And instead of feeling joy, I felt alone.
01:12:52It's like I have all the success in the world and it just tastes like ash.
01:12:57So I asked Coach to move me closer to home.
01:13:01Wait, what?
01:13:04Are you kidding?
01:13:07Are you kidding? You're playing for the tryouts?
01:13:09Yeah.
01:13:10In Seattle? Like an hour away.
01:13:13So I'm going to have so much time to help you with Complex.
01:13:17If you decide to do it.
01:13:18Well, I hope I decide to do it because, um...
01:13:22I signed the lease.
01:13:23Yes!
01:13:34Go.
01:13:36Yeah!
01:13:37Let's go!
01:13:38Let's go!
01:13:39Let's go!
01:13:45Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go!
01:14:01No!
01:14:10Yeah!
01:14:12Yes, yes!
01:14:14Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
01:14:16Yes, yes, yes!
01:14:18Oh, oh!
01:14:30Do it, do it!
01:14:32Yeah!
01:14:39Yeah!
01:14:58Look what I got.
01:15:00Here's the game ball, Coach.
01:15:03Thanks, Coach.
01:15:05So...
01:15:07An hour away, huh?
01:15:09I'll have my apartment in Seattle for practice and then I'll be across the street for the rest of the week.
01:15:15Sounds like you won.
01:15:17Sounds like we both won.