But, Grace assures him, Spencer is a good man and she’s proud of who he is. Grace tells Spencer that he’s refusing this opportunity because he doesn’t want to turn out like his father. Grace piles on saying that Spencer is smart and he’s breezing by at Crenshaw with zero effort and maybe he can really make something of himself beyond football. Spencer clearly has some anger on this topic. Grace adds some exposition that "Corey" left to coach ball in Nevada a few years ago and hasn’t been back since. Billy mentions Spencer’s father but he’s gone, Spencer says. He grew up in Crenshaw too but someone gave him a chance to get out and he wants to give Spencer the same opportunity. Coach Baker sits down and gives Spencer some real talk. Dillon chimes in that there are over 450 active gangs in the LA area but Spencer advises that he’s not helping at this very moment. She turns to Coach and says that she see this type of stuff all the time with good kids gone bad she works at the courthouse. Mom knows all about the shooting at the game and the fight at school. That afternoon, Spencer comes home to find his mom and Coach Baker sitting around, waiting for him. Spencer intervenes but after Shawn calls Coop a "she-man", punches get thrown and Spencer is fighting Shawn and his boys. In the hallway, Shawn has found Coop and things aren’t looking great. As Spencer doodles football plays in class, he gets handed back an A+ on his test. Coop insists that Shawn can’t touch her and besides, she’s got Spencer as back-up. She hits on girls that "belong" to the other Alpha Male of the school, Shawn Scott. The boys have Grace’s refrain down pat, “a cold shower now and then, is good for the soul.” Dillon says this with the gusto of a kid, Spencer is less amused.Īt school, Spencer rolls with his bestie, a girl named Tamia "Coop" Cooper. The next morning at the James residence Spencer grouses about no hot water and it is quickly established that Grace is barely getting by – bills run late sometimes when you’re doing it on your own. Spencer isn’t about any of that though, citing the recruitment violations that he might face (which would bench him for the season) plus the fact South Crenshaw is home. Billy says the proposal as a win win for both them – Beverly Hills gets a star player and Spencer gets a better (and safer) education and with Billy’s NFL contacts, a road to the pros. He’s been watching Spencer and he’s what Beverly Hills needs to be a winning team. A little chit chat flattery and Billy cuts to the chase – he wants Spencer to come play for him. He stands in the endzone, arms outstretched, wondering how his moment of glory was dashed in an instant.Īfter the game, Billy Baker, coach of the Beverly Hill varsity team, catches up with Spencer. Screams erupt as everyone, fans and players alike, drop to the ground. Shots ring out as gang bangers do a drive by at the field. Spencer catches the ball and heads to the endzone. Spencer James develops a game plan and tells his team to charge when he gives the signal. It's the first game of the season and they're tied during the fourth quarter.
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