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Labels.

You know why I hate them?

Because as a society, we use them

on each other way too much.

I mean, I've lived my whole life as a label.

You know, first it was the twin,

and then... the addict,

and then there's my latest label,

the D.A.'s daughter...

But here's the thing about labels:

Yes, they lend themselves

to fun, cute hashtags.

- Hey, your food is comin' right up. - Thanks.

Hey, man, you killed it during Homecoming game.

- They could not touch you! - I appreciate that. Thank you.

Think I can get a selfie with sure-to-be MVP?

Don't know about all that MVP stuff, but sure.

Thanks, man.

Right, right.

Hey. Oh, okay.

But labels rarely give you the whole picture about a person,

and the whole picture makes a difference.

That bullet didn't slow him down.

Oh, no, not one bit, not one bit.

Yo, thanks for making the trip out here

to see Spencer in person. I appreciate that.

Hey, Texas Northern Tech doesn't play around when it comes

to the right senior recruits, and right now,

Spencer James is top of that list.

- Yes, sir. - Man.

If I had that kinda talent when I was his age,

I wouldn't have known how to act.

Did you ever get that Chargers tattoo removed from your ass?

Shoot, I wear it with pride.

I do. You know me.

Heh heh!

- Times have changed. - Yeah.

These Cats have it mad easy now

with social media and press coverage.

No more old-fashioned recruiting.

Now they out here makin' a viral name for themselves at 16.

Now, with that whole NCAA ruling

on student-athletes and paid endorsements...

It's a whole new college ball game out there.

What about the family?

Everybody's good, you know.

- Got a little baby... - What's good, coach?

There he is. Spencer James.

- This is Romelo... - Barnum.

It's an honor to meet you, sir.

Your legacy looms large in these halls.

Look at that. You made an impression on the field.

Uh, actually, I meant your senior-year prank against Inglewood.

Nobody's been able to top it since.

- Heh heh heh! - Ooh.

Did they ever find that goat?

I plead the fifth.

You always go that hard training, son?

Yes, sir. Game, practice...

it don't matter. You show up, you give 150%.

All right, now. I like that.

I'm lookin' forward to hearing more

about this work ethic at our meeting today.

- Absolutely. - All right.

Is this really happening, coach?

Man, you've been worried about recruiter interest all year.

Now you got it.

This is your chance.

Go get your dream, son.

You know, I heard vitamin D is

really good for the human body,

you know, like the real kind,

like from the sun?

- Jordan? - What?

Dude, it's been, like,

nearly two weeks of you in these same pajamas

on the same couch in that same spot.

- Okay, and you care why? - Well, weren't you cleared

for, like, light physical activity?

I mean, I know it's not you back on the field

with your helmet on, but, I mean, it's something.

Yeah, and playing Injustice 2 is my light physical activity, Liv.

Have you heard from Simone?

No. She's off the grid.

Mom snitched about our marriage to her parents

before we had a chance to tell 'em ourselves,

so I'm sure they've got her in a convent in Tanzania by now.

No, I'm sure they found a convent closer.

There's no statute of limitations

on a fraudulent marriage.

Well, I don't care what the cost is.

I just want this annulment expedited.

Yes, fine, I'll hold.

You do know I can hear you, right?

You know what?

- Just be quiet. - How's everybody doing?

That good, huh?

- I have a word? - I'm just... I...

Can I have a word?

So, okay, I know that you're angry with Jordan,

and so am I, but do we really have to worry

about this annulment thing, like, right now?

Uh, our underage son

got married in Vegas and lied about it.

- You bet your ass we do. - I'm just saying,

can we maybe put a pin in it

and focus on his recovery?

- I'm getting him through his recovery. - Okay.

But luckily, because I'm a woman, I am capable of multitasking.

I am annulling the marriage.

Okay, um, Newton's second law of motion states

that the acceleration of an object is dependent on what?

Uh, the object's mass

and the amount of force applied to the object?

- Mm-mmm. - Damn! I coulda swore I knew that one.

Man, I knew it! I was right.

- Girl, you cannot read. - What?

Oh. Sorry, I totally read that wrong.

What's up with you?

Nothing. I'm just...

Like, how did I miss that my best friend was

struggling with her sobriety for months?

- Because she hid it well? - Yeah, well, it's the second time

- I've missed the signs. - Hey, you've been there for her

more than you're giving yourself credit for.

Not when it really counted.

So what you gonna do about it?

I mean, look, all I know is guilt does

nothin' but weigh you down, so you either got to find somethin'

positive to do with it or let it go.

Sorry. I feel like I'm wasting your time.

You should probably find a study partner who can actually read

the right answers. I'll see ya.

Okay, so we talkin'

Halle Storm or Alexandra Shipp Storm?

- Who's Halle? - Don't let my mom hear you say that.

Hear who say what?

Oh, hey, Mom. No, Jasmyn's, uh,

film education is seriously lacking.

I see.

- Nice to meet you, Jasmyn. - You, too.

- You ready, Dillon? - Yep.

Are you waiting for someone?

Yeah, my dad.

He's normally on time. Must be traffic.

Oh. Well, we'll wait here

with you until he gets here.

So, how was comic book camp?

Awesome! Dillon's "King Crenshaw" comic is gonna be so good.

Oh.

I told you. He's here.

Hey, baby. I'm sorry I'm late.

Principal Carter.

Ms. James.

Hey, Dad.

Yo, all I'm askin' is

who names their child Romelo on purpose?

Heh! Wait, wait, wait.

Isn't TNT's program known as "The bad boys of football"?

I mean... are there a lot of flags on the play?

Yes.

Big personalities? Yes.

Unrefined arrogance? Yes.

They're a championship-winning team

and a pipeline to the NFL, which is the goal.

I can't let the next 24 hours pass without lockin' down an offer.

Haven't other recruiters been hovering these last couple weeks?

Hoverin', yeah, but no actual offers,

not since the shootin'. Look, I need this.

Dawg, you're the hottest player in south L.A. right now.

That recruiter took his bye week

to fly in and meet you.

Come on, Spence. You got this on lock.

Maybe semi-lock.

Well, that's what he gets for being a misogynist.

Oh, you damn straight.

Mmm.

So, how you doing?

I'm good.

Yeah.

Let's try that again.

Tough morning.

No real reason. Just, um...

You know, it's just harder to fight the urge to want to take something.

Mm-hmm. That's okay. Our sobriety is

a "one day at a time" kinda thing.

I know.

But the good part is you're being honest,

even on your hard days.

That's progress, Liv.

That kind of sounded like a compliment.

- It did not. Me? - Mm-hmm. Yeah, it did.

What's wrong with me?

Um,

well, I should probably head out because I have to...

Well, my friend Kia is organizing a flower vigil for Tamika Pratt.

Yeah.

You know, whenever I think about those damn cops

still bein' on the job, it just... makes my blood boil.

Yeah, mine, too, although I'm hoping, you know,