1 00:00:09,509 --> 00:00:11,845 Mom. 2 00:00:12,887 --> 00:00:14,597 Mom. 3 00:00:14,723 --> 00:00:17,600 - What'd the doctor say? 4 00:00:21,730 --> 00:00:22,731 Mom? 5 00:00:25,734 --> 00:00:28,111 - They don't know if he'll walk again. - No. 6 00:00:28,403 --> 00:00:30,822 No. Don't say that to me. 7 00:00:34,743 --> 00:00:36,828 Come on. Come on. We gotta be strong. 8 00:00:38,496 --> 00:00:42,042 You gotta be strong for your brother. Okay? You ready? 9 00:00:56,473 --> 00:00:58,600 {\an8} I don't know. We were talking and... and... I... 10 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:00,226 {\an8}He was trying to get me to chill out, right? 11 00:01:00,226 --> 00:01:02,687 {\an8}But he was also upset, too. And then, at first, 12 00:01:02,687 --> 00:01:06,191 {\an8}- I just thought he stumbled, but... - Breathe. Okay, Josh? Breathe. 13 00:01:06,191 --> 00:01:08,151 {\an8}Take it slow. We'll find out what happened. 14 00:01:09,694 --> 00:01:11,279 {\an8}- JB. - I'm here. 15 00:01:11,821 --> 00:01:13,114 - I'm coming. - Mrs. Bell. 16 00:01:13,239 --> 00:01:16,326 {\an8}- Oh, Dr. Hong. How is he? - Chuck is awake. 17 00:01:16,326 --> 00:01:19,245 And he is doing much better. The hospital notified me right away. 18 00:01:19,537 --> 00:01:20,622 So, he's gonna be okay, right? 19 00:01:21,039 --> 00:01:23,458 We're taking care of your father. He is in good hands. 20 00:01:23,750 --> 00:01:26,336 Can you give me a moment alone with your mother? 21 00:01:26,336 --> 00:01:28,630 Skinny is on his way, okay? Go. Go have a seat. 22 00:01:28,797 --> 00:01:30,298 No, we need to know what's going on with Dad. 23 00:01:30,298 --> 00:01:32,425 - Come on, JB. - No, that's our dad in there, man. 24 00:01:32,550 --> 00:01:34,636 - This is not the time. - Thought you said there were no secrets 25 00:01:34,636 --> 00:01:36,971 {\an8}- in this family. - This is not about secrets, JB. 26 00:01:37,097 --> 00:01:38,723 {\an8}This is about life and... 27 00:01:41,976 --> 00:01:45,146 Please. Just give us a few seconds, okay? 28 00:01:51,820 --> 00:01:54,114 But is this something new? Something you didn't see before? 29 00:01:54,114 --> 00:01:56,449 {\an8}Well, his blood work shows a depletion in red blood cells, 30 00:01:56,449 --> 00:01:58,827 {\an8}so the lack of oxygen could be a contributing factor 31 00:01:58,827 --> 00:02:00,203 as to why he passed out. 32 00:02:00,370 --> 00:02:02,914 {\an8}Wait. I don't understand. He seemed like he was on the right track. 33 00:02:02,914 --> 00:02:05,291 {\an8}- Doctor, he checked every box. - I think we are past 34 00:02:05,291 --> 00:02:06,584 the point of damage control. 35 00:02:06,584 --> 00:02:09,295 Right now, we need to focus on adjusting his treatment. 36 00:02:09,420 --> 00:02:12,298 - So, what does that look like? - We need to start dialysis. 37 00:02:12,715 --> 00:02:14,676 I know it's a lot to process and this isn't the news 38 00:02:14,676 --> 00:02:16,136 that you wanted to hear, but unfortunately, 39 00:02:16,427 --> 00:02:18,054 this is what we're dealing with. 40 00:02:20,098 --> 00:02:22,183 Why couldn't they have just told us what was going on? 41 00:02:22,517 --> 00:02:24,310 We should've known how sick he really was, man. 42 00:02:24,435 --> 00:02:26,396 - They were trying to protect us. - From what? 43 00:02:26,646 --> 00:02:28,189 The fact that we might grow up without a dad? 44 00:02:31,609 --> 00:02:32,861 I know Mom's scared. 45 00:02:34,362 --> 00:02:36,865 - That's why she snapped at me. - To tell you the truth, 46 00:02:38,616 --> 00:02:39,617 I'm scared. 47 00:02:44,122 --> 00:02:45,123 Me too, man. 48 00:03:04,726 --> 00:03:06,769 You can come closer. I'm not gonna bite. 49 00:03:07,812 --> 00:03:09,522 I was trying to let you rest. 50 00:03:13,401 --> 00:03:17,280 Babe, I'm sorry you had to go through this. 51 00:03:17,614 --> 00:03:20,200 - I was trying to do everything right. - I know. 52 00:03:21,868 --> 00:03:23,203 We will not lose, Chuck. 53 00:03:23,620 --> 00:03:27,040 - We all need you. Especially the boys. - Hmm. Where are they? 54 00:03:27,207 --> 00:03:28,791 They're in the hall. 55 00:03:29,542 --> 00:03:32,378 But Chuck... they're worried. 56 00:03:33,504 --> 00:03:35,131 So, what's the game plan, Coach? 57 00:03:35,757 --> 00:03:37,133 Well, Dr. Hong... 58 00:03:39,052 --> 00:03:40,136 gave us our options, 59 00:03:40,136 --> 00:03:42,847 and she does not want us to rule out a relative donor. 60 00:03:42,972 --> 00:03:44,891 No, wait. I don't wanna go to Kelli yet. 61 00:03:45,391 --> 00:03:47,101 - And those boys, they're too young. Okay. 62 00:03:47,268 --> 00:03:49,687 But while we wait on the donor list, they're gonna start you on dialysis. 63 00:03:49,812 --> 00:03:50,897 - Dialysis? Yes. 64 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:53,691 No. Hey, I don't wanna be stuck in this hospital. 65 00:03:53,816 --> 00:03:55,568 Well, lucky for you, 66 00:03:55,693 --> 00:03:58,488 they prefer that the patient do the treatment at home. 67 00:03:58,780 --> 00:04:00,907 - Hmm. - No excuses. 68 00:04:03,409 --> 00:04:07,789 Hey. There they are. Soon-to-be city champs. 69 00:04:08,081 --> 00:04:11,000 - Think you'll get out by game time? - Nothing's gonna keep me from that game. 70 00:04:14,045 --> 00:04:15,129 Hey, I'm sorry. 71 00:04:16,089 --> 00:04:17,340 I'm sorry I scared you. 72 00:04:17,840 --> 00:04:19,801 The doctors, they're figuring all this out. 73 00:04:19,968 --> 00:04:21,261 So, they're gonna release you, right? 74 00:04:21,386 --> 00:04:23,680 Yeah, they should, like, in a couple of hours. 75 00:04:25,890 --> 00:04:27,267 Now, look, 76 00:04:27,642 --> 00:04:30,687 just because I'm on the bench, doesn't mean things need to change. 77 00:04:31,104 --> 00:04:35,775 JB, I need a hundred free throws a day and for you to study those game tapes. 78 00:04:35,900 --> 00:04:37,986 Now, you've been waiting for this since you started middle school. 79 00:04:38,319 --> 00:04:40,697 - Now, it's here. - Nah, it didn't look like this. 80 00:04:41,322 --> 00:04:44,909 - You were there, not in some hospital. - Hey, Son, don't worry about all that. 81 00:04:45,243 --> 00:04:48,371 All you have to worry about is how you gonna bring that championship home. 82 00:04:48,913 --> 00:04:50,206 Understood? 83 00:04:50,957 --> 00:04:54,294 And all you have to worry about is paying for this speeding ticket. 84 00:04:54,460 --> 00:04:59,132 - 'Sup, y'all? Got here as soon as I could. - Late on your registration again, huh? 85 00:05:00,591 --> 00:05:01,718 We're not paying that. 86 00:05:08,558 --> 00:05:09,767 If you own the night, 87 00:05:09,934 --> 00:05:12,020 but the stars refuse to come out and play, 88 00:05:12,520 --> 00:05:14,564 where do you go next if you can't see the light? 89 00:05:22,238 --> 00:05:25,658 Every person is fated to face a day when they can't go on. 90 00:05:26,701 --> 00:05:30,163 When nothing you can do can possibly beat back the darkness. 91 00:05:32,373 --> 00:05:33,666 What else could go wrong? 92 00:05:33,791 --> 00:05:36,336 A whole lot if your mama sees a mess on that table 93 00:05:36,461 --> 00:05:37,795 before her and your dad get home. 94 00:05:38,087 --> 00:05:39,797 Now, bring your little tail down here. 95 00:05:40,715 --> 00:05:43,092 Ooh. I sound just like your grandma, huh? 96 00:05:44,010 --> 00:05:45,678 Look at this... It's like you guys want me 97 00:05:45,678 --> 00:05:47,680 - to get banned from this house again. - Again? 98 00:05:48,181 --> 00:05:50,058 What'd you do to get banned the first time? 99 00:05:50,808 --> 00:05:53,061 That's... That's grown folks' business. Don't worry about that. 100 00:05:53,061 --> 00:05:54,562 Why does everybody keep saying that? 101 00:05:55,646 --> 00:05:58,066 Everybody's trying to box me and JB out when it comes to Dad, 102 00:05:58,066 --> 00:05:59,275 when we could be helping. 103 00:05:59,692 --> 00:06:01,736 Boy, can't nobody use your little cashew-shaped kidneys. 104 00:06:01,736 --> 00:06:03,613 Filthy's not talking about ours. 105 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:05,823 He's talking about Kelli. 106 00:06:08,576 --> 00:06:12,705 That's not my place, JB. 107 00:06:12,872 --> 00:06:15,333 Neither Mom nor Dad have ever told us exactly what went down. 108 00:06:15,333 --> 00:06:18,711 All right, look, I'll tell you this. Chuck not being in Kelli's life 109 00:06:18,711 --> 00:06:20,963 was not his choice. 110 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:23,674 Which is why we think she has the right to know what's going on with him. 111 00:06:24,801 --> 00:06:25,802 He's her dad, too. 112 00:06:27,095 --> 00:06:30,348 - Not my place, man. - Even if your best friend is dying? 113 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:39,107 Look, I wouldn't even know how to get ahold of her. 114 00:06:41,192 --> 00:06:43,194 We do. We found her on Instagram. 115 00:06:45,571 --> 00:06:47,115 What if she's not working today? 116 00:06:47,490 --> 00:06:49,117 Or what if she doesn't wanna talk to us? 117 00:06:49,117 --> 00:06:51,077 I mean, she has to, right? 118 00:06:51,202 --> 00:06:52,703 Wouldn't you wanna know about Dad? 119 00:06:53,329 --> 00:06:55,706 Not everybody wants to be close to their family. 120 00:06:58,459 --> 00:06:59,919 What's that you got right there? 121 00:07:00,545 --> 00:07:03,464 Uh. It's a letter JB and I wrote to Kelli when we were seven. 122 00:07:03,756 --> 00:07:05,633 As soon as Mom and Dad told us we had a sister, 123 00:07:05,633 --> 00:07:07,552 we ran upstairs and wrote a letter to her. 124 00:07:08,094 --> 00:07:09,762 Yeah. Figured now is the time to give it to her. 125 00:07:09,762 --> 00:07:11,681 {\an8}- Oh. - We might not ever get another chance. 126 00:07:11,806 --> 00:07:17,770 {\an8}Oh. Okay, we here. Jezebel's, huh? Five ninety-nine for a hot chocolate? 127 00:07:18,396 --> 00:07:20,648 They better be back there peeling them beans by hand. 128 00:07:23,818 --> 00:07:25,153 Live, uh Live a little bit 129 00:07:25,278 --> 00:07:27,113 Live, uh Live a little, live a little bit 130 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:28,239 Love you 131 00:07:28,239 --> 00:07:30,283 {\an8}Live a little Live a little bit.... 132 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:31,993 - You guys ready to do this thing? Yeah. 133 00:07:32,118 --> 00:07:33,119 Okay. 134 00:07:35,872 --> 00:07:38,249 Wow. These prices really are high, hmm? 135 00:07:39,542 --> 00:07:41,544 Hmm. There she is. 136 00:07:47,091 --> 00:07:50,052 Hi, welcome to Jezebel's. Can I interest you in a pour-over? 137 00:07:50,052 --> 00:07:53,431 With these high prices, I might have to take out a second mortgage first. 138 00:07:53,723 --> 00:07:54,682 Kelli? 139 00:07:56,100 --> 00:07:57,560 Yes. 140 00:07:58,269 --> 00:08:00,188 Look, we're sorry. It's just, um... 141 00:08:00,313 --> 00:08:02,940 Oh, no worries. Look, I know the menu can be a little intimidating... 142 00:08:03,232 --> 00:08:08,237 Actually, we're here to talk to you about our dad. We're Chuck Bell's sons. 143 00:08:11,324 --> 00:08:12,575 We're your brothers. 144 00:08:14,744 --> 00:08:15,953 How did y'all find me? 145 00:08:16,162 --> 00:08:19,207 Uh. We figured out where you work and decided to give it a shot. 146 00:08:19,457 --> 00:08:21,292 I'm sorry, this just weird. 147 00:08:22,001 --> 00:08:25,254 I didn't expect to come into work and meet my brothers and... 148 00:08:25,713 --> 00:08:26,714 Who are you? 149 00:08:27,131 --> 00:08:28,758 Oh, you can call me Uncle Skinny. 150 00:08:28,758 --> 00:08:30,426 - Bam! Put it right here. - Not happening. 151 00:08:30,635 --> 00:08:31,636 Okay. 152 00:08:32,094 --> 00:08:34,388 - He's our dad's best friend. - I'm... I'm just here for moral support. 153 00:08:34,388 --> 00:08:37,767 - So, I'll just shut up. - This is a little weird for us, too. 154 00:08:38,100 --> 00:08:40,228 I mean, we've known about you for a long time but... 155 00:08:40,228 --> 00:08:43,147 We had planned to be a bit older before we contacted you. 156 00:08:43,272 --> 00:08:45,066 - So, what changed? - It's Dad. 157 00:08:46,651 --> 00:08:49,195 He's sick, and it's bad. 158 00:08:49,570 --> 00:08:51,072 Is that why he called me the other day? 159 00:08:51,739 --> 00:08:54,283 I mean, he left me a message, but he didn't say he was sick. 160 00:08:56,410 --> 00:08:58,538 We don't think he wanted you to know just yet. 161 00:08:58,955 --> 00:09:01,040 Um. But we thought you should. 162 00:09:02,041 --> 00:09:04,710 You know, considering that he's your dad, too. 163 00:09:08,297 --> 00:09:11,676 You think you'd ever want to meet him? I mean, he's a great guy, coach, dad... 164 00:09:11,676 --> 00:09:13,803 I'm sorry. I don't know what kind of father he is 165 00:09:13,803 --> 00:09:15,555 considering I have no memories of him. 166 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:17,473 I didn't have the luxury of knowing him like y'all do. 167 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:21,561 Mm, okay. All right. Time out. Hey. How about you guys go to the car? 168 00:09:21,686 --> 00:09:23,896 - Give me and Kelli a second, okay? - What? 169 00:09:23,896 --> 00:09:26,357 Uh. Go... Go in the car, man. 170 00:09:27,984 --> 00:09:29,610 - Go, go. Go. - It was nice meeting you. 171 00:09:30,361 --> 00:09:33,447 All right. 172 00:09:33,573 --> 00:09:36,742 It's nothing against the boys. They seem super cool and super sweet. 173 00:09:36,867 --> 00:09:40,413 Yes, they are. And they're just trying to do right by their father. 174 00:09:40,663 --> 00:09:43,124 You do realize Chuck was never in my life? 175 00:09:43,583 --> 00:09:45,167 My grandparents are the ones who raised me. 176 00:09:45,459 --> 00:09:48,504 Chuck fought tooth and nail for custody of you. 177 00:09:48,921 --> 00:09:52,383 The courts just thought that your mom's parents had better means. 178 00:09:52,717 --> 00:09:56,596 That boy was young, though, but he always loved you. 179 00:09:56,887 --> 00:09:58,931 And he always said that a piece of his heart was missing, 180 00:09:58,931 --> 00:10:01,684 and that piece was you, Kelli. 181 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:08,816 Sorry. This is a lot to process. 182 00:10:17,533 --> 00:10:19,076 It's from my nephews. 183 00:10:21,996 --> 00:10:23,039 Take care of yourself. 184 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,767 Hey, so the rumors are true. 185 00:10:42,767 --> 00:10:44,477 - You're still alive. - Hmm. 186 00:10:44,727 --> 00:10:47,813 God willing, man. Oh, boy. 187 00:10:48,022 --> 00:10:49,815 - Lots of bed rest. Yeah. 188 00:10:50,441 --> 00:10:52,902 I appreciate you coming, checking in on me. 189 00:10:53,027 --> 00:10:55,071 Of course. How else we gonna prep for the big game, right? 190 00:10:55,196 --> 00:10:56,864 Yeah. Look, Gio... 191 00:10:58,407 --> 00:11:01,077 in case, I don't make it to the game, if we're gonna win this, 192 00:11:01,369 --> 00:11:03,496 I need you to keep everybody's eye on the prize. 193 00:11:03,871 --> 00:11:05,581 What do you mean, "Not make it to the game"? 194 00:11:06,707 --> 00:11:07,792 I'm starting dialysis. 195 00:11:08,918 --> 00:11:09,919 I didn't know that. 196 00:11:11,379 --> 00:11:13,547 Uh, Coach, we can't play the reigning champs without you. 197 00:11:13,547 --> 00:11:15,174 I mean, we've been prepping for this all year. 198 00:11:15,299 --> 00:11:17,760 Gio, you gonna bring home that championship 199 00:11:18,010 --> 00:11:19,428 'cause I'm gonna be watching. 200 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:23,766 So, let's start prepping. 201 00:11:25,768 --> 00:11:27,353 All right, where we at? 202 00:11:38,781 --> 00:11:42,368 Without you, I am empty The goal with no net 203 00:11:43,077 --> 00:11:46,539 The double team is still on me Like feathers on a bird 204 00:11:46,789 --> 00:11:48,999 Ever seen an eagle soar? 205 00:11:49,417 --> 00:11:52,461 Broken, shattered Like puzzle pieces that no longer fit 206 00:11:52,837 --> 00:11:54,130 And that's when I remember 207 00:11:55,506 --> 00:11:58,968 My wings are gone 208 00:12:09,019 --> 00:12:12,940 "The double team is still on me like feathers on a bird. 209 00:12:14,066 --> 00:12:15,901 "Ever seen an eagle soar? 210 00:12:17,820 --> 00:12:21,282 "Broken, shattered like puzzle pieces that no longer fit." 211 00:12:25,536 --> 00:12:26,579 Of course. 212 00:12:27,079 --> 00:12:29,457 Wait. Is that how you're feeling about everything? 213 00:12:29,623 --> 00:12:32,042 I... I feel like everything I've ever known 214 00:12:32,042 --> 00:12:36,046 is being yanked from underneath me. Dad, basketball. What's next? 215 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:39,508 Hey. I know you're going through a lot right now. 216 00:12:39,800 --> 00:12:41,761 But just know you are not alone. 217 00:12:42,803 --> 00:12:44,680 I'll always be here for you, Filthy. 218 00:12:45,973 --> 00:12:47,683 Hey, everything's gonna be okay. 219 00:12:59,195 --> 00:13:01,530 - Sorry to interrupt. 220 00:13:01,655 --> 00:13:03,073 Miss Rojas Pierre said, 221 00:13:03,073 --> 00:13:05,075 -"I have got to meet you." - I... I gotta go. 222 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:09,955 - You're Kwame Alexander? - I am. 223 00:13:10,664 --> 00:13:12,041 But this, though... 224 00:13:12,541 --> 00:13:17,546 "And that's when I remember, my wings are gone." You wrote this? 225 00:13:17,797 --> 00:13:21,926 Ye... Yeah. I'm... I'm kind of a writer. What are you doing here? 226 00:13:22,092 --> 00:13:24,470 I surprised a teacher with a new copy of my book. 227 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:26,138 - It's... it's what I do. Oh, yeah. 228 00:13:26,138 --> 00:13:28,432 - That's what's up, man. That's so cool. - And so is this. 229 00:13:29,350 --> 00:13:30,893 But where did your wings go? 230 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:33,521 Not sure. 231 00:13:35,189 --> 00:13:36,398 Unmoored maybe. 232 00:13:38,025 --> 00:13:39,276 - As in... - Adrift. 233 00:13:39,276 --> 00:13:42,696 - Misplaced? Lost? 234 00:13:44,240 --> 00:13:45,324 Irretrievable. 235 00:13:45,574 --> 00:13:48,285 Come on. In my experience, 236 00:13:48,577 --> 00:13:52,498 the things you truly love, they can't be taken away from you. 237 00:13:52,998 --> 00:13:55,918 We carry them in our hearts, like moonlight over the sea. 238 00:13:56,544 --> 00:14:00,339 This thing you wrote, this is art. Trust your words. 239 00:14:02,633 --> 00:14:05,302 They will take you as far as you let them. 240 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:07,721 You feel me? 241 00:14:40,671 --> 00:14:45,259 JB. JB. JB. JB! 242 00:14:46,427 --> 00:14:50,306 - What are you doing out of class? - Oh, hey. I didn't see you there. 243 00:14:50,306 --> 00:14:51,557 Obviously. 244 00:14:52,308 --> 00:14:54,643 - Where'd you go? - I was in the zone. 245 00:14:55,019 --> 00:14:58,939 Had to get basketball out of my head. All those new plays are crowding my brain. 246 00:14:58,939 --> 00:15:01,317 - Don't worry, JB, you got this. - No, I don't. 247 00:15:02,526 --> 00:15:04,445 Yo, how am I gonna remember all this stuff? 248 00:15:04,820 --> 00:15:06,822 I mean, what if I forget or get distracted? 249 00:15:07,323 --> 00:15:09,033 You know focusing is not my strong point. 250 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:10,951 That is not what it looked like a moment ago. 251 00:15:11,118 --> 00:15:12,119 That's different. 252 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:15,623 I remember. "There's no storm in my head when I'm painting." 253 00:15:16,248 --> 00:15:17,333 There's a storm now. 254 00:15:17,708 --> 00:15:19,877 With my dad not coaching and Filthy not playing, 255 00:15:19,877 --> 00:15:21,003 it's a whole new game. 256 00:15:21,170 --> 00:15:24,506 Even with taking my ADHD meds, it's all still jumbled in my head. 257 00:15:26,634 --> 00:15:29,845 - You practiced the plays, right? - Of course, I did. But still a blur. 258 00:15:30,846 --> 00:15:32,681 That's because you're in the storm. 259 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:34,183 What? 260 00:15:34,975 --> 00:15:39,104 JB, what's messing with you right now, is worry. Your thoughts are running wild. 261 00:15:39,229 --> 00:15:41,398 - School, your dad, this game. - Yeah, but... 262 00:15:41,523 --> 00:15:46,528 But nothing. Look, every storm has a calm center. 263 00:15:46,904 --> 00:15:49,031 I mean, just now, you were so focused on your art, 264 00:15:49,031 --> 00:15:50,699 you didn't even know I was here. 265 00:15:52,034 --> 00:15:55,162 You remembered everything about the moment you were putting on paper. 266 00:15:55,663 --> 00:15:56,956 Isn't that the same on the court? 267 00:15:57,081 --> 00:15:59,375 - When I know the plays. - You do know the plays. 268 00:16:00,334 --> 00:16:02,211 - The storm is just a distraction. 269 00:16:02,461 --> 00:16:05,673 Then when you're playing, remember, the court is your center. 270 00:16:06,298 --> 00:16:07,549 It's the eye of the storm. 271 00:16:08,926 --> 00:16:10,761 And stop worrying about forgetting. 272 00:16:11,387 --> 00:16:12,721 That hyper focus you got, 273 00:16:12,888 --> 00:16:15,391 that is your superpower, Jordan Bell. 274 00:16:19,770 --> 00:16:22,064 Whoo. Boy, that driver was crazy. 275 00:16:22,231 --> 00:16:24,149 Dropped my nephews off in the French Quarter, 276 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:25,609 let 'em fend for themselves. 277 00:16:26,193 --> 00:16:28,696 But a brother is hungry. Are you good? 278 00:16:28,862 --> 00:16:30,322 - Hmm. - You want... 279 00:16:32,866 --> 00:16:33,867 Okay. 280 00:16:35,202 --> 00:16:37,621 - You're not good. - Uh. Bro. 281 00:16:37,830 --> 00:16:42,501 - Is it the treatment, the doctors, or... - Bro, this goes beyond... 282 00:16:44,044 --> 00:16:46,130 any fear that I have of doctors. 283 00:16:46,714 --> 00:16:47,798 This is me. 284 00:16:48,173 --> 00:16:50,426 I did not make the right choices. 285 00:16:50,801 --> 00:16:53,220 For Crystal, for my boys. 286 00:16:53,637 --> 00:16:55,389 You can't change your past plays. 287 00:16:55,931 --> 00:16:58,434 Just gotta learn from 'em. All right, you taught me that. 288 00:17:02,563 --> 00:17:05,232 All right, so, what are today's moves? 289 00:17:05,774 --> 00:17:08,736 Today's moves is... 290 00:17:09,153 --> 00:17:11,989 ..."Chuck, do what the doctor said." 291 00:17:13,615 --> 00:17:15,367 - Okay, and? - And... 292 00:17:18,287 --> 00:17:19,747 I'm not sure about that yet. 293 00:17:19,872 --> 00:17:23,500 Okay, well, we gotta work with what we've been given. 294 00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:26,420 Okay, both good and the bad. And right now, 295 00:17:26,545 --> 00:17:27,921 you looking at a second chance. 296 00:17:28,047 --> 00:17:29,006 Skinny... 297 00:17:30,007 --> 00:17:32,926 a life on dialysis, that's my second chance. 298 00:17:33,093 --> 00:17:35,012 No, no, no, no, no. I think another day spent 299 00:17:35,137 --> 00:17:37,097 with your family is your second chance. 300 00:17:38,807 --> 00:17:41,643 And asking for help is never a weakness. 301 00:17:41,852 --> 00:17:44,480 All right. 302 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:47,775 You can't always go at it alone, Chuck. You know that. 303 00:17:51,904 --> 00:17:53,113 Bro, I'm scared. 304 00:17:54,782 --> 00:17:57,159 And I don't want to leave them like this. 305 00:18:00,829 --> 00:18:03,540 You promise me that if anything ever happened to me... 306 00:18:03,749 --> 00:18:06,376 I... I promise you, I will wait 307 00:18:06,835 --> 00:18:10,339 a respectful amount of time after your funeral 308 00:18:10,547 --> 00:18:13,425 - to marry your wife. I... I got you. - Wow. 309 00:18:14,968 --> 00:18:16,512 - I got you, Chuck. - You must have forgot 310 00:18:16,512 --> 00:18:18,514 the last whooping I gave you. 311 00:18:18,514 --> 00:18:20,724 I got you, I got you. You know I got you. 312 00:18:20,849 --> 00:18:23,894 Look, seriously, you know this isn't permanent. 313 00:18:24,520 --> 00:18:25,521 All right? 314 00:18:26,271 --> 00:18:27,856 You want to make moves? Yeah? 315 00:18:27,981 --> 00:18:29,483 Yeah. Okay, all right. Cool. 316 00:18:30,192 --> 00:18:34,196 Well then... start with your treatment. 317 00:18:34,947 --> 00:18:37,908 - Start with your treatment. - Yeah. 318 00:18:37,908 --> 00:18:43,455 Because if I know one thing, for better or worse, them boys need you. 319 00:18:51,046 --> 00:18:54,591 Hey, hey, hey. You heard the man. The rules have not changed. 320 00:18:54,591 --> 00:18:57,761 One hundred free throws. And you were on 78. 321 00:18:58,220 --> 00:18:59,388 All right, new rule. 322 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:02,349 For every shot I make, you give me the real on Dad. 323 00:19:02,474 --> 00:19:05,894 Mm-mm. Your father wants you to focus on the game, not him. 324 00:19:11,400 --> 00:19:12,484 You mean my game. 325 00:19:12,484 --> 00:19:14,862 You're worried about carrying the team without your brother? 326 00:19:16,196 --> 00:19:18,365 JB, you're just as good as Filthy. 327 00:19:19,408 --> 00:19:22,077 If not better, but now, it feels like it's all on me. 328 00:19:22,661 --> 00:19:24,788 You're forgetting you got a whole team of brothers beside you. 329 00:19:25,122 --> 00:19:28,208 Vondie, for starters. You're not in this alone, JB. 330 00:19:28,208 --> 00:19:31,170 But I'm still playing without my ride or die. My clutch. 331 00:19:34,798 --> 00:19:37,134 You spend too much time focusing on what could go wrong 332 00:19:37,134 --> 00:19:40,596 instead of what could go right. So, what could go right? 333 00:19:41,430 --> 00:19:43,390 - I could make all my free throws. - Okay. 334 00:19:46,977 --> 00:19:48,020 All right. 335 00:19:49,354 --> 00:19:50,355 What else? 336 00:19:52,191 --> 00:19:53,275 I could break a few ankles. 337 00:19:53,400 --> 00:19:54,943 Ah, they gonna need some wraps, huh? 338 00:19:54,943 --> 00:19:56,195 - Yeah. - What else? 339 00:19:56,195 --> 00:19:58,113 I could take my team to a championship win. 340 00:19:58,113 --> 00:20:00,199 All right, that's what I like to hear. 341 00:20:00,199 --> 00:20:02,618 You not winning no championships taking it up like that. 342 00:20:02,910 --> 00:20:04,953 - Filthy. - That's clearly the suspension talking, 343 00:20:04,953 --> 00:20:06,997 - so I'm gonna let it slide. - Right. 344 00:20:08,665 --> 00:20:11,293 You think you know your brother's game pretty well, huh? 345 00:20:11,710 --> 00:20:13,337 Better than my own sometimes. 346 00:20:13,462 --> 00:20:16,381 So, why don't you tell him and the rest of the team from the bench? 347 00:20:17,174 --> 00:20:18,884 - What you mean? - I said you were suspended 348 00:20:18,884 --> 00:20:19,968 from playing the game. 349 00:20:20,219 --> 00:20:22,387 But I never said you couldn't help your team. 350 00:20:33,065 --> 00:20:35,609 To be honest, I don't know what reaction I was expecting from Kelli. 351 00:20:35,776 --> 00:20:36,777 Can you blame her? 352 00:20:36,902 --> 00:20:38,695 Yeah, we kinda did just pop up at her job. 353 00:20:38,820 --> 00:20:40,697 - You think we should apologize? Couldn't hurt. 354 00:20:40,822 --> 00:20:43,283 I really don't wanna have screwed up Dad's last chance with Kelli. 355 00:20:43,992 --> 00:20:44,993 Who's Kelli? 356 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:49,539 Ah, um... 357 00:20:49,831 --> 00:20:52,042 A story for another day, big man. 358 00:20:53,377 --> 00:20:56,838 Good. Need I remind you, today's game day, 359 00:20:57,005 --> 00:20:58,507 which means we gotta be focused up. 360 00:20:58,507 --> 00:21:01,426 JB, say Coach Gio draws up that new 3B play. 361 00:21:01,927 --> 00:21:04,096 I hit the post, uh, wait for the screen, 362 00:21:04,221 --> 00:21:06,390 cut the lane then pop back out for the baseline shot, right? 363 00:21:06,390 --> 00:21:07,641 - Wrong, dude. - What? 364 00:21:08,392 --> 00:21:10,394 Thought I had it. Filthy, what'd I miss? 365 00:21:11,311 --> 00:21:14,106 - Filthy? Filthy! - Huh? Huh? 366 00:21:16,275 --> 00:21:17,276 Y'all two good? 367 00:21:18,360 --> 00:21:20,195 Yeah, sure. Why not? 368 00:21:20,904 --> 00:21:22,656 - They're scaring me, JB. 369 00:21:23,573 --> 00:21:26,326 Hey, y'all go ahead. Me and Filthy will catch up. 370 00:21:27,160 --> 00:21:28,412 - All right, man. - All right. 371 00:21:31,206 --> 00:21:34,710 Yo. Do you think I am stupid? What's going on with you and Maya? 372 00:21:34,876 --> 00:21:37,421 - Why something gotta be up? - All right, fine. Don't tell me. 373 00:21:37,546 --> 00:21:40,590 Just know that change doesn't always have to be a secret or scary. 374 00:21:40,882 --> 00:21:42,884 Sometimes, it could be the change you didn't know you needed. 375 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:46,555 Wow. You've been listening to Drake again, haven't you? 376 00:21:46,972 --> 00:21:47,973 Shut up. 377 00:21:48,473 --> 00:21:51,727 Hey, I'm just saying, it might be making you a little bit soft. 378 00:21:55,397 --> 00:21:58,233 Hey, I move different 379 00:21:58,483 --> 00:21:59,526 Whoo! 380 00:22:01,361 --> 00:22:02,404 Hey 381 00:22:02,946 --> 00:22:05,532 I move different, I shine different... 382 00:22:06,199 --> 00:22:07,409 I got your back, bro. 383 00:22:08,493 --> 00:22:10,329 You're interrupting my meditation. 384 00:22:10,495 --> 00:22:12,664 I don't remember Coach Gio implementing leg bouncing 385 00:22:12,664 --> 00:22:13,957 in our pre-game meditation. 386 00:22:14,916 --> 00:22:15,917 I'm trying to focus, man. 387 00:22:18,628 --> 00:22:20,630 Look, like I said, I got your back. 388 00:22:25,719 --> 00:22:27,596 Look. 389 00:22:29,222 --> 00:22:30,307 Isn't it beautiful? 390 00:22:30,766 --> 00:22:32,017 Poetry ain't it, Filthy. 391 00:22:33,018 --> 00:22:34,144 Just wait for it. 392 00:22:35,687 --> 00:22:36,730 Voilà! 393 00:22:39,191 --> 00:22:43,028 Boom. Filthy McNasty's playbook. 394 00:22:43,362 --> 00:22:47,074 {\an8}It's lyrical, empirical, every play inside it is critical, 395 00:22:47,074 --> 00:22:50,827 {\an8}and for you and the teammates... ...a miracle. 396 00:22:52,829 --> 00:22:53,830 "Shaking and faking"? 397 00:22:55,665 --> 00:22:56,875 "Paint in ya face"? 398 00:22:58,710 --> 00:23:00,587 {\an8}- Mnemonics. 399 00:23:00,879 --> 00:23:03,590 {\an8}As in connected sounds 400 00:23:03,840 --> 00:23:07,511 As in sound connected to action 401 00:23:08,637 --> 00:23:13,058 Easy to remember and not get distracted ADHD is your superpower 402 00:23:13,058 --> 00:23:16,561 {\an8}All I did was put it onto paper And throw you the lob 403 00:23:17,938 --> 00:23:18,939 Now look 404 00:23:18,939 --> 00:23:21,024 You've always been a GOAT From the three 405 00:23:21,149 --> 00:23:23,902 {\an8}So, shakin' and fakin' is like play B3 406 00:23:23,902 --> 00:23:29,449 {\an8}Only instead, you're not going To the hole like me, you fake in 407 00:23:29,449 --> 00:23:30,534 {\an8}Step out, and... 408 00:23:31,618 --> 00:23:32,911 {\an8}Pop that three 409 00:23:37,874 --> 00:23:40,252 "Flexis Alexis"? 410 00:23:40,252 --> 00:23:42,170 Yeah, I knew you're gonna pay attention to that one. 411 00:23:42,879 --> 00:23:46,967 So, when you... you send up that alley-oop to Vondie, 412 00:23:46,967 --> 00:23:48,593 who's flying so high... 413 00:23:49,553 --> 00:23:53,557 which is exactly how you feel when Alexis smiles at you. 414 00:23:55,934 --> 00:23:58,186 What's so funny? Did I spell Alexis wrong? 415 00:23:58,979 --> 00:24:01,481 This is so like you, man. You can't be on the court, 416 00:24:01,481 --> 00:24:03,775 so you make sure your rhymes is still in my head during the game. 417 00:24:03,775 --> 00:24:06,194 I was just trying to help, you know? 418 00:24:06,194 --> 00:24:07,988 Make sure you remembered and you get focused. 419 00:24:09,114 --> 00:24:12,534 You did it, bro. This is perfect. I love it. 420 00:24:16,204 --> 00:24:18,206 Hurry up, we gotta go! 421 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:24,129 Oh, okay! I like to see it. That energy. 422 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:26,339 You all decked out to support your team, huh? 423 00:24:26,339 --> 00:24:28,675 Actually, I'm staying back. 424 00:24:29,593 --> 00:24:32,012 I want to be with Dad on his first treatment. 425 00:24:32,012 --> 00:24:36,266 Hmm. Yeah, I tried to talk it out of him, but you know, that's your son. 426 00:24:36,266 --> 00:24:39,311 Well, some things are bigger than basketball. 427 00:24:39,686 --> 00:24:41,980 Oh, okay. Can't say that I thought I'd ever see the day. 428 00:24:41,980 --> 00:24:45,609 Well, you have raised two fine, young gentlemen. 429 00:24:45,734 --> 00:24:48,987 - No. We raised two fine, young gentlemen. - You're right about that. 430 00:24:49,112 --> 00:24:52,949 - All right, JB... all eyes on you, my guy. - I'm ready for it. 431 00:24:54,409 --> 00:24:56,536 - We're gonna miss you at the game. - Hey, I'll be watching. 432 00:24:57,204 --> 00:24:59,414 Now, tell Gio lay off on the meditation. 433 00:24:59,539 --> 00:25:01,541 I don't want my team falling asleep on the bench. 434 00:25:01,541 --> 00:25:03,919 - I will pass along the message. - Okay. 435 00:25:05,253 --> 00:25:06,838 Hurry up, let's go, JB. 436 00:25:09,925 --> 00:25:12,552 You got this. - No, we got this. 437 00:25:17,807 --> 00:25:18,808 - Oh. 438 00:25:19,059 --> 00:25:20,727 Hey, bring me home that trophy. 439 00:25:21,144 --> 00:25:22,771 - Yes, sir. - Let's go! 440 00:25:22,771 --> 00:25:25,273 Look, yeah, we ready for more 441 00:25:25,440 --> 00:25:27,817 We've been ready for a minute Don't get ready no more 442 00:25:27,984 --> 00:25:30,445 Lookie here, what we say Yeah, we ready to go... 443 00:25:30,779 --> 00:25:32,906 - Deep dish? - Yeah. 444 00:25:33,198 --> 00:25:35,242 Yeah, we're back in a wave Ain't no stopping today 445 00:25:35,367 --> 00:25:37,994 If you want something new Then this is the place 446 00:25:38,286 --> 00:25:40,288 All together, what's next? Now, we riding the wave 447 00:25:40,413 --> 00:25:41,373 Hey 448 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:43,583 Get ready, now it's coming 449 00:25:43,917 --> 00:25:46,086 Get ready, now it's coming 450 00:25:46,503 --> 00:25:48,171 Hope you're ready Now it's coming 451 00:25:48,296 --> 00:25:50,882 Riding on top of the wave 452 00:25:50,882 --> 00:25:52,259 Stand up, this is the place 453 00:25:52,259 --> 00:25:53,426 Are you ready for more? 454 00:25:53,552 --> 00:25:54,928 Next stop, nothing to say 455 00:25:55,220 --> 00:25:57,222 Clap your hands for the new wave This is the thing 456 00:25:57,222 --> 00:25:58,431 Are you ready for more? 457 00:25:58,640 --> 00:26:00,892 Brand new coming your way All together now 458 00:26:00,892 --> 00:26:02,644 Stand up, this is the place 459 00:26:02,852 --> 00:26:05,564 Everybody, come on! 460 00:26:33,091 --> 00:26:35,051 - CHUCK Pass the ball. (ON VIDEO) ...handling 461 00:26:35,176 --> 00:26:36,803 - the ball with Meyers on the far side... - Yep. 462 00:26:38,972 --> 00:26:40,557 Be right back. Must be the food. 463 00:26:40,557 --> 00:26:42,642 Passes it over to Jordan Bell. 464 00:26:42,642 --> 00:26:44,185 - JB goes baseline... Pizza's here. 465 00:26:44,185 --> 00:26:46,563 ...and then dishes it back to Vergeron, 466 00:26:46,563 --> 00:26:50,650 who puts up an easy layup. What a nice move! And the Lions... 467 00:26:50,775 --> 00:26:53,820 Dad, you have a visitor. - Who is it? 468 00:26:58,116 --> 00:26:59,117 Hey, Chuck. 469 00:27:00,493 --> 00:27:02,829 You can't have the darkness without the light. 470 00:27:03,288 --> 00:27:06,666 And you can't bring on the next day without the night. 471 00:27:48,958 --> 00:27:52,337 Listen, baby, the doctors are doing everything that they can. 472 00:27:54,464 --> 00:27:56,299 But right now, it doesn't look good. 473 00:27:56,299 --> 00:27:57,384 Wait, no, what? 474 00:27:57,676 --> 00:28:00,720 What... what do you mean, huh? 475 00:28:01,930 --> 00:28:02,972 What do you mean? 476 00:28:03,598 --> 00:28:04,808 I'm sorry, but they... 477 00:28:07,102 --> 00:28:08,228 I'm sorry, baby. 478 00:28:11,439 --> 00:28:14,609 It's gonna be okay. All right?