My Life with the Walter Boys

Gentlemen, I'm gonna need you to bring your A game

if we're gonna beat Aurelita again in the final.

I mean, they're gonna be out for blood, and we're gonna be on their turf.

So don't think just 'cause we beat them once

this is going to be an easy ride.

I need every single one of you to bring it.

So go home. Get some rest. I'll see you tomorrow.

- Let's go, boys. - Thanks, Coach.

- Thanks, Coach. -

All right.

What do you think of our chances?

I mean, if Dylan keeps his form up, I think we got one.

You know, I don't know how his dad persuaded Principal Whitmore

to let him back on the team, but to be honest, I'm kinda glad he did.

Since we lost you, he's pretty much all we got.

I always help my dad organize the food stall,

so I'll be there from around 2:00 p.m.

Right. Maybe I can help show them where to set up.

That's okay. We got it.

Dad's pretty much already arranged everything.

I'm just there for backup.

Okay. So, Grace, we'll go together.

Yeah. Well, actually, I'm getting there early

to set up the church raffle.

I could do that. What time?

I mean, we've got plenty of volunteers.

I'll just see you when you get there? You should probably take it easy for once.

Yeah. Just enjoy your day.

- Okay. - What is it?

I guess I'm just looking for a distraction.

I have my driver's test in the morning, and I'm really nervous.

I have to pass this time.

You will. You'll do great.

Yeah, I hope so.

- I'm gonna head out. - I'm coming.

- Okay. Perfect. - You got this, Jackie.

- Bye. - See you.

- -

Come on!

Any notes?

You know what, Walter?

You're looking like a real rider out there.

I'm impressed.

You think I'm, uh, gonna be ready for the tryouts tomorrow?

I really need that sponsorship.

Yeah. I wouldn't let you go out there if I didn't.

It's my reputation on the line too.

You've come a long way, Alex Walter.

Yeah, well, it's pretty much all thanks to you, right?

Look, I'll take the credit, but you've put the work in.

Long hours, early mornings. I can coach you all day long.

But you're the only one who can make yourself better.

And you've done that.

Why does that sound like a goodbye?

If my dad decides to sponsor you tomorrow, then I won't be your trainer anymore.

That was hilarious.

Yo, I'll catch up with you guys later.

Why are you still here?

I'm trying to finish these to sell at the Sparkle.

Oh. Cute.

So, you're still not talking to me, huh?

What do you want me to say, Dylan?

Did you think I'd be okay with you trying to cheat on a drug test

and then getting your dad to bribe the school?

He didn't bribe the school.

But he still made everything okay, right?

Look, I was desperate.

Okay, if I don't play, then I might not get to go to the showcase.

If I don't get into the showcase, then I don't play college football.

And if I don't do that, my dad will not speak to me till I'm like… 40.

So?

Is that all that matters? You being a good boy for your daddy?

Why don't you stand up to him?

Don't you want to be your own person?

I don't know if I can.

I have to finish these.

That was perfect.

- I think you got it. - Really?

Absolutely.

You're gonna pass this time, 100%.

Positive vibes only.

Okay.

- Hey, bud. - Hi.

Hi.

How's it going?

It's going.

Big game tomorrow, huh?

Yep.

Well, you'll do great.

Um, I haven't seen you much since Halloween.

Yeah, I know.

You know, Tony's, coaching, and studying. It's just kinda--

Have you gotten your new SAT scores back yet?

No.

Oh.

I feel like they should've come through. Maybe you should call.

Yeah, you're right. I will. Thanks.

Do you wanna work on college applications together

like we talked about?

No. That's okay.

We're kind of running out of time.

- I mean, I could do a first pass for you-- - Jackie, just leave it.

I gotta get back to these plays.

Like you said, tomorrow's a big day.

So…

Okay. Good luck.

Yeah.

You too.

- Hi. - Oh my God.

Surprise!

Oh.

Did I get it wrong? Weren't you coming in next week?

No, you didn't. Honestly, babe, you sounded like you really needed a hug.

So I told Felix I needed to leave a week early, and it's all good.

You have no idea how much I missed you.

Okay.

Good luck.

Oh, come on. You got this.

And I'm gonna be right here waiting when you're done.

I promise.

Okay.

You're gonna crush it.

Good to see you.

There's, like, a ton of riders here.

You think you'd get a pass 'cause I trained you?

Don't get cocky.

This won't be easy. It's a big deal.

If you get this gig, it'll be a lot of work.

Even more than you're used to right now. And it's gonna be nights, weekends away.

Are you sure you want that? Because if you don't…

Yeah, I want it.

You think Jackie will be happy with that?

- What do you mean? - Come on, Alex.

I know you two are together.

What I don't get is why it's such a secret.

I mean, what are you afraid of?

I'm not afraid. It's just complicated.

Look, if you wanna keep going with this, you should know that it's not easy

to have a relationship with someone who's not in our world.

Not even if that relationship is rock solid.

- So if it isn't-- - But it is.

So there's nothing to worry about.

Okay, then.

Let's go, cowboy.

Mm-hmm.

You ready?

Well, I, uh, guess we'll find out, right?

All right, Isaac. You good? All right, let's do it.

Hey, Cole.

Listen. I'm not playing today.

What are you talking about?

I have to take responsibility for what I did.

I can't keep having my dad clean up my messes.

I get this isn't great timing.

Uh, you think?

I'm sorry.

Really, man, I hate that I'm letting the team down,

but I should've never agreed to this.

I'm just trying to do the right thing, okay?

Isn't it a little bit late for that?

Yes. But this should be Isaac's game.

Dylan, it's the division finals. The team needs you.

No.

They need you.

Thanks.

- Yes! - I passed!

Yes! I knew you would.

Oh my God. Is that…

Your mom's car. Yep.

Richard had it shipped out from New York.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Wait. What would you have done if I failed again?

No, we knew you weren't gonna fail.

But if you did, we would've just taken it back to Tony's garage like the last time.

Okay.

Go on, then.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Have fun.

Be safe.

Whoa!

No, he won't play. It's gonna have to be Isaac.

Okay, gentlemen, listen up.

Isaac, you need to warm up your throwing arm.

- What? - You're gonna be our quarterback today.

Yeah, our, uh… our number 19, Mr. Newsome, will not be playing today.

- - Coach! Coach!

Okay, settle down. Settle down. It'll be fine. It'll be fine.