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Hearts Around the Table: Josh’s Third Serving (2025) is a heartwarming family film that follows Josh as he learns important lessons about community, sharing, and kindness while helping at a local charity dinner. Filled with uplifting moments, teamwork, and positive life lessons, the movie celebrates compassion, generosity, and the joy of making a difference in the lives of others.
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00:00:00It sure feels good living a loving life
00:00:15Yeah, it sure feels good living a loving life
00:00:25The sun keeps on shining in our hearts
00:00:32There's always life to where we are
00:00:37These postcard moments that we make
00:00:42Our memories that will never fade away
00:00:47Food delivery, excellent, starving
00:00:51I like that dress
00:01:09Really?
00:01:10Yes, that color looks wonderful on me
00:01:13Well, thank you, I just got it
00:01:14Oh, can I have a cupcake?
00:01:22Uh, first the fuel
00:01:23Then the fun
00:01:24Exactly
00:01:25Exactly
00:01:26Or my favorite, balance before bliss
00:01:29It's a good one
00:01:30Veggies and tummy makes cupcakes more yummy
00:01:34Oh
00:01:35You're on dish duty
00:01:36Dish duty
00:01:37Hi, Josh
00:01:37What?
00:01:38Rory, get in there and get some of the veg for Jenna eats it all
00:01:41Oh, wait, will you go get Gina from upstairs?
00:01:44I know you know what it's like those first few days at a foster home
00:01:47We're not that scary, are we?
00:01:50Well, we're not
00:01:51But, um, you can be when you get all Mr. I'm the teacher
00:01:55I don't know what you're talking about
00:01:56But I will see you in detention, young lady
00:01:58Okay, okay, we should focus on making Gina feel very welcome
00:02:01She is New Harton, after all
00:02:03Oh, Josh, she's switching to East Heights High tomorrow
00:02:06Maybe you'll have her in your math class?
00:02:10Everybody, this is Gina
00:02:11Hey, Gina
00:02:16It is so nice to meet you
00:02:18Uh, I'm a teacher at your new school
00:02:20But here, I'm just Josh
00:02:21Oh, well, pleased to meet you, just Josh
00:02:23Yay!
00:02:25Okay
00:02:25Miss Josh, look at that
00:02:27She got you first round
00:02:28It's like I taught her myself
00:02:29Ooh, Gina for the win
00:02:30I'm Jenna
00:02:31I lived here, too, as a teen
00:02:33Just like you
00:02:34Wow, there sure are a lot of you
00:02:36Oh, well, y'all get used to them
00:02:39I'll help you out, too
00:02:40Well, I'll help you
00:02:41Just like Angie helped us with life, school, everything
00:02:45And they each became a piece of my heart
00:02:47That's what she calls us, her heart
00:02:50See? Isn't that cute?
00:02:52I didn't know about Gina, right?
00:02:53Oh, of course you did
00:02:54Because you always read our group chat
00:02:56Ah, right, of course
00:02:57Yeah, just forget about Josh
00:02:59Tell us a bit about yourself
00:03:01Easy, Sherry
00:03:02Let the girl warm up for a second
00:03:03It's okay, I don't mind
00:03:05Um, I really like school
00:03:07But I'm nervous about starting a new one tomorrow
00:03:10I like music, too
00:03:12Oh!
00:03:13What kind?
00:03:14Well, my grandma listens to a lot of jazz
00:03:15So, mostly that
00:03:16You're close with your grandmother?
00:03:19Yeah, I always lived with her
00:03:21Well, actually, Gina's grandmother developed mobility issues lately
00:03:25So she transitioned to assisted living
00:03:27That's why the agency called me
00:03:29Oh, I see
00:03:30So you and your grandmother moved at the same time, huh?
00:03:36Well, we'd love to meet her
00:03:37Maybe we can have her over for Sunday supper
00:03:39Really? That'd be super cool
00:03:42Of course! Deidra's delightful
00:03:44I'm sure she'd like to meet everybody
00:03:45And don't worry about school
00:03:47I'll be there every step of the way
00:03:49And he will
00:03:52You're my angel
00:03:53You're my angel
00:03:53You're my angel
00:03:55Oh, I learned from the best
00:03:56Oh
00:03:56Lost and found is overflowing again
00:04:02If you're missing anything
00:04:04A hoodie, a water bottle, a phone charger
00:04:06Please check in with the front office
00:04:08Before it all gets donated next Friday
00:04:10Hi!
00:04:12You must be the new English teacher
00:04:15Here
00:04:16Ella Hawthorne
00:04:19And thank you
00:04:20Josh Adler
00:04:21And it's my pleasure
00:04:23We teachers have to stick together
00:04:25You're right here
00:04:31Room 52
00:04:31I'm in 64
00:04:32Math
00:04:33Oh, well
00:04:34Thank you
00:04:35Mr. Adler
00:04:36You are welcome
00:04:38Miss Hawthorne
00:04:39Okay
00:04:51Thanks everyone
00:04:51We'll see you next class
00:04:52Reminder that we will be having a fire drill
00:04:55During fourth period today
00:04:56Teachers please go over the plan
00:04:58With your students
00:04:59Oh, Gina
00:05:00Yeah
00:05:02Since we're picking up from your course
00:05:05Into this semester
00:05:06Is there anything I can help you with?
00:05:08Oh, English isn't really my thing
00:05:09I'm going to get a music scholarship
00:05:11Well, for that
00:05:13You'll still need a solid GPA
00:05:14Look, I'm not going to lie
00:05:16Miss Hawthorne
00:05:17That old man in the C book
00:05:18Is really hard to relate to
00:05:20Okay
00:05:22So I guess Hemingway
00:05:23Isn't really your thing either
00:05:24I mean, the old man is fishing
00:05:26Through the whole book
00:05:27Come on
00:05:28Okay, point taken
00:05:30There is a lot of fishing
00:05:31But what if
00:05:32You substituted fishing
00:05:34For
00:05:35What instrument do you play?
00:05:38My grandfather's saxophone
00:05:39Cool
00:05:40Okay, so
00:05:42Imagine it's you
00:05:44Not the old man
00:05:45And instead of a fish
00:05:47You're trying to play a really hard song
00:05:49Okay
00:05:50Then what do you think the story's about?
00:05:53Um
00:05:54Not giving up?
00:05:56Yeah
00:05:56You got it
00:05:57That's the theme of the book
00:05:58Personal triumph against the odds
00:06:00No way
00:06:01Yeah
00:06:01Just try to read it with that in mind
00:06:03Maybe it'll help
00:06:04Also, I'm running the after school music club
00:06:07So I'll see you in the band room
00:06:09Okay, that's cool
00:06:10I guess
00:06:11Oh, what is that smell?
00:06:22You have got to be kidding me
00:06:26I can't hang you up in here
00:06:36This is a disgrace
00:06:38You'd be mortified
00:06:40Hello
00:06:43Hi
00:06:45I'm Miss Hawthorne
00:06:46I'll be taking over for Mr. Schwartz
00:06:48Um
00:06:53Do you guys always practice in here?
00:06:55Yeah
00:06:56The school puts all their money into sports
00:06:58So we get stuck in here
00:06:59I see
00:07:01Well
00:07:02I will just have to think of a way
00:07:04To make it conducive to playing music
00:07:06And being creative
00:07:07This is the whole band
00:07:09At my old school there were over 30
00:07:11Well
00:07:12I'm sure more kids would want to play music
00:07:13If the program had more resources
00:07:15But I've got some sheet music for you
00:07:19So
00:07:21Why don't we just give it a try?
00:07:24Okay?
00:07:25And
00:07:26Okay
00:07:34Let's pause
00:07:35Oh my goodness
00:07:37Okay
00:07:38This is ridiculous
00:07:41We need to boost the morale around here
00:07:42I have an idea
00:07:46On your mark
00:07:48Get set
00:07:50Go
00:07:52Go
00:07:52Go
00:07:53Go
00:07:53Go
00:07:53Go
00:07:53Really nice work guys
00:07:57Great starts
00:07:58Alright
00:07:58Let's get another one in
00:08:10Miss Hawthorne
00:08:11Let's take two
00:08:13Hi
00:08:13Gina
00:08:15Hey
00:08:16Hey
00:08:17Miss Hawthorne
00:08:19It's a bit loud
00:08:20We can hear you over at the track
00:08:22Oh
00:08:23Is anyone complaining?
00:08:24Or
00:08:24Well it's distracting my athletes
00:08:29Well
00:08:30They can think of it as inspiration
00:08:31And they are
00:08:35Plenty inspired
00:08:36Already
00:08:37Well I'm sure your athletes
00:08:39Could use a lot more practice
00:08:41Before they meet their goals
00:08:42Practice makes perfect
00:08:43Well sure
00:08:44But my team is not making any noise
00:08:46The outdoors is a shared space
00:08:48I'm sorry
00:08:48What's wrong with the bandwreck?
00:08:50Have you seen it?
00:08:51Just the people I was looking for
00:08:53What's going on here?
00:08:57Hi
00:08:57Principal Geller
00:08:58Mr. Adler here
00:08:59Doesn't want to share the outdoors
00:09:00I am fine with sharing
00:09:03But we are moments away
00:09:04From qualifying for state
00:09:06In this outdoor concert
00:09:07Is messing with practice
00:09:08Both of you in my office
00:09:10Now
00:09:13With all due respect sir
00:09:17That music room
00:09:18Is straight out of a Dickens novel
00:09:19Charles Dickens
00:09:21Oh thank you
00:09:22I have read a book
00:09:23I'm a little offended by that
00:09:24She's just used to her
00:09:25Big fancy private school
00:09:26Excuse me
00:09:27You do not get to pass judgment on me
00:09:29Okay
00:09:29I've heard enough
00:09:30You've got to help me out here sir
00:09:31Why you
00:09:32I'm the underdog here
00:09:33No one is an underdog
00:09:34We're all just regular dogs
00:09:36And if you give me one second to speak
00:09:38I was looking for you to tell you
00:09:40That we've got a bigger problem
00:09:41What bigger problem?
00:09:44Our extracurricular budget
00:09:45Has been cut in half
00:09:46What?
00:09:47Wait what?
00:09:48What do you mean cut in half?
00:09:49You're the math teacher Josh
00:09:50Figure it out
00:09:51We're already strapped
00:09:52But how can they do this?
00:09:53That's a question for the next school board election
00:09:55But in the meantime
00:09:56Both of you are going to have to figure out
00:09:58How to do more with less
00:09:59Look
00:09:59The school track team is the pride and joy of East Heights
00:10:03Okay
00:10:04We go to state every single year
00:10:06We need the full budget
00:10:07Whatever's left of it
00:10:08Okay that is ridiculous
00:10:10The band students need a new space
00:10:11We need new instruments
00:10:12Don't worry Miss Hawthorne
00:10:13You're going to get your half
00:10:14You two just got to get more creative
00:10:16For the rest of it
00:10:17What do you suggest?
00:10:21There's a PTA meeting this week
00:10:22Maybe getting the parents involved
00:10:24Could help raise money
00:10:25How'd it go?
00:10:33Honestly pretty great
00:10:34Oh good
00:10:35Oh I'm so glad to hear that
00:10:37Oh hi
00:10:39Are you Gina's mother?
00:10:40Oh I'm Angie
00:10:41I'm her foster mom
00:10:42Angie this is Miss Hawthorne
00:10:44My band teacher
00:10:44Today was her first day too
00:10:46Nice to meet you
00:10:47I teach English and music
00:10:49And today Gina joined our after school band
00:10:51Her saxophone is awesome
00:10:52Oh well
00:10:54Welcome to East Heights
00:10:55How was your first day?
00:10:57Great
00:10:57Yeah
00:10:57The kids are awesome
00:10:59Campus is lovely
00:11:00Except for our music room
00:11:02It needs some serious help
00:11:03Yeah it's falling apart
00:11:05Yeah and unfortunately
00:11:07They just cut our budget in half
00:11:09I felt the extracurricular programs
00:11:11At the school are very well funded
00:11:12Not anymore
00:11:13And I for one believe that
00:11:15Gina deserves to learn band
00:11:16In a proper music room
00:11:17Oh yeah I agree
00:11:19If you don't mind
00:11:20I'd love to get your number
00:11:21I'd like to help
00:11:22Really?
00:11:23Yes
00:11:24Angie was saying there's a new teacher at the school?
00:11:41Ella Hawthorne
00:11:42I thought we were going to be friends
00:11:44But she kind of has a chip on her shoulder
00:11:46That's funny coming from you
00:11:48What's that supposed to mean?
00:11:50When we were teenagers
00:11:52You were the most defensive human being
00:11:54I had ever met
00:11:55I was not defensive
00:11:57And I quote
00:11:58Literally this entire school is out to get me
00:12:00No one understands what I'm going through
00:12:02I do not sound
00:12:03Oh yeah
00:12:04I hate your verbatim memory
00:12:06It's so irritating
00:12:07I'm just saying
00:12:08A little compassion for the new teacher wouldn't hurt
00:12:11Don't you agree Andrew?
00:12:13Oh I'm not getting roped into this
00:12:15This is between you two
00:12:16Hmm
00:12:16Or maybe
00:12:18Maybe the gym teacher's a little afraid of some healthy competition
00:12:22Oh please
00:12:23Bring it
00:12:24Oh it'll be brought
00:12:25Don't worry
00:12:26Angie told me about the PTA meeting
00:12:28We'll help you with your presentation
00:12:30Really?
00:12:31That's so nice of you
00:12:32You would do that for me?
00:12:33Yes Josh
00:12:34That's why you asked us here isn't it?
00:12:36Absolutely not
00:12:37I just wanted to see my favorite sister and her handsome guy
00:12:40Now I know you're lying
00:12:42Well
00:12:43Maybe not about the handsome part
00:12:45Okay but seriously
00:12:47I need to sound professional or she is going to blow me away
00:12:50Really?
00:12:51I'd like to meet this Ella
00:12:53She sounds super smart
00:12:54Okay so tell us what you want to say
00:12:57And we'll come up with a heartfelt compelling speech for you
00:13:00Thank you
00:13:01Just you know
00:13:01Don't lay it on too thick
00:13:03Do you want the PTA support or not?
00:13:05Yes
00:13:05I want the support and I appreciate you
00:13:08Now what about you two?
00:13:11How's it all going?
00:13:14Fabulously
00:13:14Oh yeah?
00:13:17When are you two kids going to level things up?
00:13:20Josh two people can be very happy just being you know without obsessing over the future
00:13:26It's called being present
00:13:28Oh
00:13:28It's modern times
00:13:31I'm going to grab a check
00:13:32Whatever you say
00:13:34You're being very nice to me right now
00:13:38So thank you
00:13:39Hey I'm no expert but you two have been getting pretty serious huh?
00:13:45She most definitely is the love of my life
00:13:47Oh well in case you're wondering
00:13:52Jenna is all about the big gesture
00:13:54Just saying
00:13:59Right
00:14:02People think that it's just some fluffy extra subject and it's not as important as math or English
00:14:11But there are some serious benefits to the arts
00:14:14Oh one of my foster kids Sherry could always express her emotions through painting
00:14:18Even though she couldn't articulate her feelings
00:14:20She needed her arts programs
00:14:22Yes
00:14:22That's exactly what I'm talking about
00:14:24It's such a great outlet
00:14:25By the way I just wanted to say
00:14:29What you do helping these kids
00:14:31It's just lovely
00:14:33I applaud you
00:14:34They're the joy of my life
00:14:36This looks pretty good
00:14:40Really does
00:14:41Do you think I'll be ready for next week?
00:14:42Oh those PTA parents won't know what hit them
00:14:45Oh
00:14:51Hi Miss Hawthorne
00:14:53What are you doing here?
00:14:55Uh Angie is helping me with my presentation
00:14:57We are fighting for a new music room
00:14:59And we're going to win
00:15:00Well I sure hope so
00:15:02Well I guess I should get back to studying
00:15:06Oh thanks
00:15:07I wanted to ask you
00:15:14I was wondering how Gina's doing in your class
00:15:17The agency said there were concerns at her last school about her focus
00:15:21I was going to mention something to you
00:15:24Mention what?
00:15:27Well when I went to check where Gina was in her course
00:15:29Her old teacher asked if Gina was able to be tested for a learning disability
00:15:32I guess this was discussed by the staff
00:15:35Oh but there was no information on that in her file
00:15:38Unfortunately I'm pretty familiar with these challenges
00:15:43Another one of my foster kids Kiki had struggles in the classroom
00:15:46I see
00:15:47It's easy for kids to slip through when they haven't been fully diagnosed
00:15:51Well we are not going to let Gina slip through the cracks
00:15:53Not on my watch
00:15:54I'm going to get that testing organized
00:15:56Great
00:15:57I can put in a request
00:15:59At the school office for an appointment
00:16:00Have them get back to you
00:16:01I'd be very grateful Ella
00:16:03Thank you
00:16:04Of course
00:16:05Really appreciate it
00:16:07I think I'm ready
00:16:10All in favor?
00:16:18It's unanimous
00:16:19Maria you're approved to put healthier snacks in the vending machines
00:16:22Okay next order of business
00:16:26Two of our teachers
00:16:28Josh Adler and Ella Hawthorne
00:16:30Have requested time to speak about their needs for the extracurricular programs
00:16:34Track and field and music
00:16:36Who would like to go first?
00:16:38Please ladies first
00:16:40No thanks
00:16:41I think I'd rather have the last word
00:16:43Okay yeah
00:16:45I'll go first
00:16:47Great
00:16:48Great
00:16:48You all know me as your student's math teacher and coach
00:16:58Correction favorite math teacher and coach
00:17:02But I'm here today with my coach hat on to ask for your support in raising money
00:17:08For our track and field program
00:17:10Now we have an excellent reputation
00:17:13A fantastic record of bringing home gold, silver, bronze
00:17:17And we have gone to the state finals four times
00:17:21Winning twice
00:17:23Math teacher me thinks those numbers are above average
00:17:26Thank you
00:17:29But the truth is
00:17:31Our program is in dire need of new uniforms and better equipment
00:17:35But our budget has just been cut in half
00:17:39And you don't have to be a math teacher to know that half is a lot less than enough
00:17:42All right
00:17:47All right
00:17:49Look
00:17:50I know that my reputation speaks for itself
00:17:53In terms of the success of the track team
00:17:56But I want you all to know that growing up
00:17:59I had it pretty rough
00:18:00I know firsthand what sports can do for a child's self-esteem and development
00:18:06I know what it feels like to be overlooked
00:18:12And to not have the resources it takes to be successful
00:18:17Our young athletes need support in order to feel that sense of belonging
00:18:23That sense that what they do matters to us
00:18:28And that we're willing to put our dollars toward them directly
00:18:32And I'm not just talking about winning
00:18:33I'm talking about connecting a healthy body to a healthy mind
00:18:38I'm talking about personal challenges
00:18:41Leading to personal success
00:18:44Thanks for your time
00:18:48It would take a miracle for you to beat that presentation
00:18:54Half the kids on the track team have parents in the PTA
00:18:57Even me
00:18:58Okay
00:19:03Despite Mr. Adler's excellent arguments
00:19:08Ms. Hawthorne will now share her thoughts on the music program
00:19:11Good luck
00:19:13Ms. Hawthorne, you have the floor
00:19:15Hi, everyone
00:19:34I'm Ella Hawthorne
00:19:36I'm new to this school
00:19:37I just transferred from the D.C. system
00:19:39But now, I am heading up the after-school music program here at East Heights
00:19:49And let me tell you, the situation is dire
00:19:53And trust me, dire isn't even a strong enough word for it
00:19:57This is a photo of our current music room
00:20:03Not only is it dreary and completely uninspiring
00:20:08But it also reeks of mold
00:20:10Mr. Adler here spoke about the need for our kids to feel supported
00:20:17That what they do matters
00:20:19It's clear that the music program at this school has not been a priority
00:20:24Yet musical education and the arts are paramount for the development of the teenage brain
00:20:30Did you know that learning and playing music can actually increase IQ?
00:20:36It also improves memory
00:20:38It makes learning new languages easier
00:20:41Not to mention all the social and emotional benefits
00:20:44Such as raising self-esteem and confidence
00:20:47Kids who play music in a band setting learn skills like discipline
00:20:51Patience, teamwork, collaboration
00:20:54It is scientifically proven that playing music has countless positive effects
00:21:00And I believe that the kids at this school deserve those advantages
00:21:04Don't you?
00:21:09Not only to get into better colleges
00:21:11But also to enjoy more well-rounded and fulfilling lives
00:21:15Thank you
00:21:19Wow
00:21:27Those were two very impressive presentations
00:21:30I think we can all agree on that
00:21:32Unfortunately, the PTA dollars only spread so far
00:21:37So we're going to have to pick one
00:21:39Let's take a vote
00:21:41All those in favor of supporting the sports program
00:21:44Okay
00:21:48And all those in favor of supporting the music program
00:21:51Oh no
00:21:58Looks like I'm the tiebreaker
00:22:01And with my son on the track team, that hardly seems fair
00:22:05We're going to have to get back to you with our decision
00:22:08After the next meeting
00:22:10That's all for today, folks
00:22:12Thank you
00:22:12The next meeting isn't for another month
00:22:20Just so you know
00:22:21Of course it isn't
00:22:23We can't wait that long
00:22:24We need the support now
00:22:26Yeah, until the next meeting is not a solution
00:22:31Looks like we hit a wall
00:22:35A big one
00:22:36All right
00:22:38So what now?
00:22:40Now we take matters into our own hands
00:22:42All right
00:22:45Well, before we do anything
00:22:46I can't think on an empty stomach
00:22:47You want to grab a bite?
00:22:50I suppose we need to eat
00:22:51I mean, the brain does function better
00:22:53It's scientifically proven
00:22:54I thought you were the math teacher
00:22:55It's science adjacent
00:22:56Okay
00:22:58Well, then it's settled
00:23:00We have to get dinner
00:23:01Great
00:23:01I'm buying
00:23:02No, you are not
00:23:03We're splitting the bell
00:23:04Okay
00:23:04If you insist
00:23:05But I'm picking the place
00:23:06Since you are new to town and all
00:23:08Right
00:23:10Okay
00:23:11Okay, deal
00:23:11Wow
00:23:21Solid food
00:23:23Who knew?
00:23:23Right?
00:23:24I love this place
00:23:24So are you from around here?
00:23:27I moved here when I was a teenager
00:23:28But I'm originally from D.C.
00:23:30Like you
00:23:30Really?
00:23:31Do you miss it?
00:23:32Nope
00:23:32Nope, I do not
00:23:34I am a boring suburbs guy now
00:23:36And very proud of it
00:23:38So, judging from your presentation
00:23:42I gather things were a little tough on you growing up
00:23:46Well, my folks tried hard
00:23:48But they were really young
00:23:49And weren't really ready to be parents
00:23:52This made things pretty chaotic
00:23:56It's hard when a kid has to grow up fast
00:23:59Yeah
00:24:00I'm actually glad I was so young
00:24:02I don't really remember all the bad things
00:24:04I just remember trying to make everyone happy
00:24:07Making them laugh
00:24:08I thought I could solve everything with jokes
00:24:12And it seems like you still do
00:24:14You know what?
00:24:18Let's talk about the future
00:24:19Instead of the past
00:24:21Okay, fair enough
00:24:23Future
00:24:24Do you think we'll see flying cars in our lifetime?
00:24:28Yes
00:24:28Really?
00:24:30Quick answer
00:24:31I mean, come on
00:24:32At one point, making video calls from a phone in your pocket
00:24:35Sounded way too futuristic
00:24:36Technology is moving faster than ever before
00:24:38Exactly
00:24:38And who wouldn't want to drive a flying car?
00:24:40Sounds like so much fun
00:24:42It sounds like so much fun
00:24:43Skip over the traffic
00:24:44No traffic
00:24:45Hey, your presentation was
00:24:51It was pretty good
00:24:54Not going to lie
00:24:55I would have voted for you
00:24:56Thank you
00:24:58I had some great help on it
00:25:00Hmm
00:25:01But look
00:25:02Even if the PTA comes through
00:25:04I'm still going to need to raise some funds
00:25:06Yeah, me too
00:25:07How do we do that?
00:25:08We'll have to put on our own fundraisers
00:25:09Right
00:25:09How do we do that?
00:25:12Well, I would love to help you with some fantastic suggestions
00:25:17But it's my understanding that we're competing for the same dollars
00:25:20Oh, I see
00:25:21I see
00:25:23So you're saying it's every teacher for themselves?
00:25:25There's no I in team?
00:25:26Nope
00:25:27But there isn't when
00:25:28Okay
00:25:29Alright then
00:25:32It's on?
00:25:33It's on
00:25:34Senior picture day retakes will be tomorrow during lunch
00:25:40Please sign up with the office
00:25:41Thank you
00:25:42Come back at lunch hour
00:25:43Also, our school cleanup crew is hosting a park beautification day this Saturday
00:25:47Come out, burn some service hours
00:25:49And make our city shine
00:25:51Hey
00:25:51I'll take a cook
00:25:53Wait, did Kiki make these?
00:26:01Maybe
00:26:01She's a professional chef
00:26:03That's almost not fair
00:26:04All is fair in Warren bake sales
00:26:07Okay
00:26:10Greg
00:26:15Rory, Kiki is helping out the other side
00:26:22Ella brought in a ringer
00:26:23How are we doing?
00:26:25We aren't exactly raffling off a new car
00:26:27Right
00:26:28Oh, hey, um
00:26:30Buy a ticket for Teddy?
00:26:32No, thanks
00:26:33See what I mean?
00:26:35It's a tough sell
00:26:35Besides, Gina's in band
00:26:38So he needs to support her too
00:26:40Rory, we must know thy enemy
00:26:46Oh, we're bringing out this secret weapon
00:26:49What's that?
00:26:52Chocolate bars
00:26:53I'm giving up with the make-believe
00:27:10No one hears being fooled
00:27:14Back to the days when I was your thief
00:27:19And I could play it cool
00:27:22Exhausting myself
00:27:30Trying to excite you
00:27:32With the same things as before
00:27:36But the world's been dry
00:27:39And all the tricks up my sleeve
00:27:41Baby, I've got no more
00:27:45Baby, I've got no more
00:27:45Yes?
00:27:57Hi, Angie
00:27:58It's Principal Geller from East Heights High School
00:28:01I'm calling about Gina Taylor
00:28:02Oh, yes, hi
00:28:04I have the request for the learning disability test for Gina
00:28:07But I need parental permission
00:28:08Before the school can go forward with the recommendations
00:28:10Oh, well, Gina's in my care in a foster program
00:28:13My guardianship application is pending
00:28:16I'm so sorry, Angie
00:28:17It's just that without the official guardianship
00:28:19We can't process the request
00:28:21Are you sure?
00:28:22Well, that could take months
00:28:23She needs help now
00:28:24I know we've known each other for a long time, Angie
00:28:27But there's some red tape here
00:28:29And as soon as the paperwork comes through
00:28:31I can make the request
00:28:32Well, that's not going to help her GPA this year
00:28:35Well, I see her grandmother
00:28:37Is the official guardianship on her file
00:28:39Perhaps you can contact the grandmother
00:28:41And see if she's willing to sign the form
00:28:43Reminder to all teachers
00:28:50Midterm assessments are due this Friday
00:28:52How's it going for you?
00:28:55Uh, it's going fine
00:28:56You?
00:28:58Good, good
00:28:59Good
00:28:59Good
00:29:00You raising a lot of money?
00:29:02Uh, we are giving it our all
00:29:05Us too
00:29:05Our all
00:29:06Great
00:29:07Although I have been thinking
00:29:10What?
00:29:13Maybe if we teamed up
00:29:14We might stand more of a chance
00:29:16I'm intrigued
00:29:19How about a collab?
00:29:23Not a bad idea
00:29:24Would we be spending more time together?
00:29:27Probably
00:29:27Hmm
00:29:28Well, if we raise enough
00:29:30We might get new uniforms
00:29:32And if we raise enough
00:29:33We might get new lighting and a paint job
00:29:35I like this collabing
00:29:38I think you might mean collaborate
00:29:41No, I mean collabing
00:29:42Whatever you say
00:29:45Reminder, the vending machines in the east wing are out of order
00:29:58Oh, hello Josh
00:30:01Don't you have your own classroom?
00:30:03Well, I just wanted to let you know that we're all set up for the joint fundraiser this afternoon
00:30:07Great
00:30:08Yeah, the kids seem really excited to be working together
00:30:10I don't know, I kind of like this whole working together thing too
00:30:14You know, the only challenge will be if we each don't get what we need
00:30:20And then neither program is funded
00:30:22Wait, what?
00:30:24Well, it might cause problems
00:30:26So, what if we did a tiebreaker?
00:30:32I don't know
00:30:33You think you can handle it if you lose?
00:30:36Me?
00:30:37Oh, well, the only thing I'm going to need to handle is victory laps
00:30:40So
00:30:40Get your stopwatch ready, Coach Josh
00:30:42Oh, that's how it's going to be, huh?
00:30:45All right, Miss Hawthorne
00:30:46What are your terms for the tiebreaker?
00:30:53Five, forty
00:30:54Eighteen hundred and forty-five dollars
00:30:57That's not quite the total we were hoping for
00:30:59It is not good
00:31:00And even worse if it's halved
00:31:03Yeah
00:31:04Okay
00:31:05Coin toss it is
00:31:08We talked about this
00:31:12If we split the money
00:31:13Then there's not much we can accomplish on either side
00:31:15Yeah, I know, but I
00:31:16Heads or tails?
00:31:18If you're sure
00:31:19Heads
00:31:21Oh boy, it's heads
00:31:28Okay, um, you know what?
00:31:30Let's do best two out of three
00:31:31No, you won, fair and square
00:31:32It's okay
00:31:34The band will be disappointed
00:31:36But look at it this way
00:31:38Some life lessons are not meant to be fun
00:31:40Okay, that sounds incredibly wise
00:31:44But I don't know if I can stand to disappoint
00:31:47Either Gina or Rory
00:31:48Or the rest of the kids
00:31:50Musicians have been through much tougher times
00:31:53I feel terrible
00:31:56I feel terrible
00:31:56I think I need a hug
00:31:58I think I need a hug
00:31:58Okay
00:32:03Thank you
00:32:04So wait, I lost but I'm giving you a hug?
00:32:10Everyone wins in a hug
00:32:12True
00:32:14So let me get this straight
00:32:18You need Gina's grandmother's permission
00:32:21Even though she's in assisted living now?
00:32:23Yes
00:32:23Okay
00:32:25Well, I can take Gina by after school
00:32:28I know Susan that works over there in the kitchen
00:32:30Oh
00:32:31Besides
00:32:32I know how hard it is to get answers about why you're struggling in school
00:32:37You certainly do
00:32:39And that would be very helpful
00:32:41I have an errand that afternoon
00:32:43Hmm, errand
00:32:44Okay, spill, Angie
00:32:50What are you up to?
00:32:54I'm just helping someone
00:32:56Uh-huh
00:32:57That's something
00:32:57Okay
00:33:00Look, it can't be anything secret
00:33:02You're terrible at keeping secrets
00:33:03And it can't be about one of us hearts
00:33:06Because we all know anything we tell you gets shared around with the rest of us
00:33:10I'm just a good communicator
00:33:12That's all
00:33:14Okay
00:33:14I just like to keep everyone in the loop
00:33:16Oh
00:33:17Angie, you are the definition of the loop
00:33:20Which is why this particular favor is so suspicious
00:33:27I'm gonna figure it out, you know
00:33:28Nothing to figure out
00:33:31Not a thing
00:33:33Hey, Sandra
00:33:40Nice to see you
00:33:41Aw
00:33:42Thank you
00:33:43What is that smell?
00:33:45I'm gonna say moldy plaster and spit valve residue
00:33:48Oh, it's worse than I could have imagined
00:33:51I heard that you lost to Josh on the coin flip
00:33:55Yeah, worst part is it was my idea
00:33:58I'm sorry we couldn't help you out at the last PTA meeting
00:34:01Oh, I understand
00:34:03Decisions take time
00:34:04You know, one of my twins is in your English class
00:34:08Who?
00:34:09Jayden
00:34:09Aw
00:34:10He's a great kid
00:34:11He's working hard
00:34:13He's improving drastically, too
00:34:14Yes, thanks to you
00:34:15He suddenly thinks Ernest Hemingway is a genius
00:34:18You know, I never thought I'd see the day
00:34:20But now he runs track and he reads
00:34:22Well, I'm glad to hear it
00:34:24And thank you for the consolation
00:34:25I appreciate the coffee
00:34:27Actually, I'm not here for just consolation
00:34:31I wanted to give you a lead on your funding quest
00:34:35Oh?
00:34:36There's this group
00:34:37They're called the East Heights Alumni Association
00:34:39All former graduates from our high school
00:34:42And all very wealthy
00:34:43They do something splashy every few years
00:34:46They funded our library renovation as their last donation
00:34:49Anyway, I think you should reach out to them
00:34:51With your needs for the music room
00:34:53Mr. Gupta is the man to meet
00:34:55The politician?
00:34:57Right
00:34:58Jane is his wife
00:34:59She's a prominent businesswoman
00:35:01There's their contact info
00:35:02I told them you'll be calling
00:35:05Oh, wow
00:35:06Thank you so much
00:35:08But, um
00:35:10Why are you doing this?
00:35:13I mean, forgive me
00:35:14But isn't Jaden a track star?
00:35:16I thought that would be your priority
00:35:19You know what?
00:35:20I got a lot out of band club when I was a teenager
00:35:23If it wasn't for the music
00:35:25I don't know if I would have made it through those years
00:35:27I want our students to have the same opportunity
00:35:30I don't know what to say
00:35:35This is just so generous
00:35:36Just say that you'll keep things between us
00:35:39I am the track star's mom, after all
00:35:43Hey, Kiki
00:36:02Thanks for driving me to Grandma's
00:36:04Anytime
00:36:06But you know when you get your driver's license
00:36:08You may find yourself paying me back
00:36:11I can't wait
00:36:12I'm starting the lessons next year
00:36:14But I think for right now
00:36:17I need to focus on school
00:36:19Well, that's smart thinking
00:36:22Had a lot of change lately
00:36:24Oh, yeah, you can say that again
00:36:26Angie is really great
00:36:28And Rory is, too
00:36:29And I like all the teachers and kids at my school
00:36:32Mm-hmm
00:36:33Well, I sense there's a buck coming
00:36:36But I don't feel like I fit
00:36:41Gina, everything's still so new
00:36:43You know, I know exactly what you're going through
00:36:47But don't pressure yourself to make everything perfect right away
00:36:51Mm-hmm
00:36:52You know, my foster mom, Dawn
00:36:55She used to say
00:36:56Be kind to yourself and everyone will follow
00:36:58Thanks for saying that
00:37:02Feeling better?
00:37:08Yeah
00:37:09About everything except for this testing stuff
00:37:13Yeah, well, for me, the hardest part was not knowing what was going on
00:37:18You know, I knew I was working as hard as all the other kids in the class
00:37:22But just
00:37:22Everything seemed so much easier for them
00:37:25I had a hard time focusing
00:37:27Yeah, so do I
00:37:30But once I knew it was ADHD
00:37:31And not dyslexia or a processing disorder or anything else
00:37:35Then I knew that there were specific things I could do to help myself
00:37:39Strategies for success
00:37:43That's what my specialist said
00:37:46And she was right, you know
00:37:48Strategies for success
00:37:50Mm-hmm
00:37:51I like that
00:37:52They really do work, you know
00:37:59Hmm, I'm not sure, baby girl
00:38:10Is this really what you want?
00:38:12I don't want to take the test
00:38:13But I do want to know if there's something wrong with me
00:38:16There is nothing wrong with you
00:38:18They're just saying that I learned different
00:38:20In my day, we didn't go around advertising our shortcomings
00:38:23Angie was really helpful to me when I was struggling in school
00:38:27And
00:38:27Well, she thinks this is the best thing
00:38:30You just think differently from other people
00:38:33That's something to be proud of, not fix
00:38:36Nope, not signing it
00:38:42Grandma, they're not trying to change me
00:38:44They're just trying to help me learn better
00:38:46In the classroom and for my homework and stuff
00:38:48I don't want people discriminating against you because you're different
00:38:51Once it's in writing, you can't take it back
00:38:54But that's what I'm saying
00:39:00I need it in writing
00:39:01Because
00:39:02Because I'm having trouble
00:39:05I need help
00:39:08It's hard to admit it, but
00:39:10I need help
00:39:12You are whip smart, Gina
00:39:15And don't let anyone tell you differently
00:39:17I know, Grandma
00:39:18But that's why I want to do this test
00:39:20So I can reach my potential
00:39:22Don't you want that for me?
00:39:25Don't be silly
00:39:25Of course I want the world for you
00:39:28Then please sign the form
00:39:31If it's really what you want
00:39:35I think it's for the best
00:39:39So we can figure out what might be going on
00:39:42Oh, all right
00:39:49Hand me that pen
00:39:53And Angie will make sure everything goes as it should?
00:40:00The whole family will
00:40:01Who's all this family?
00:40:04Well, there's Josh, Sherry, and Jenna
00:40:06Oh, and Rory
00:40:07He's like me, still in school
00:40:09And Angie has everyone to Sunday supper
00:40:11Every Sunday
00:40:13She said you should come sometime
00:40:14So you can meet everybody
00:40:15Okay, slow down, baby girl
00:40:18They all sound wonderful
00:40:20Kiki, tell Angie thanks
00:40:23And I'll see her soon
00:40:24Honey, thanks again for taking Gina
00:40:32I mean, it was a great visit for both of them
00:40:34Anytime
00:40:34Gotta go
00:40:35I just can't believe you're going to propose to Jenna
00:40:42I mean, I can't believe it, but I'm very excited
00:40:44I'm very excited, too
00:40:46A little bit nervous, though
00:40:48You two are perfect for each other
00:40:50Well, you are going to be the most perfect mother-in-law
00:40:53I really am
00:40:54I know
00:40:54I just really want this proposal to be meaningful
00:40:59And reflective of her, you know?
00:41:01I do
00:41:01In my day, you just got the parents' blessing
00:41:05And got down on one knee, that's all it took
00:41:07Oh, no, times have changed
00:41:08Have you not seen some of these viral proposal videos?
00:41:11People are jumping out of airplanes
00:41:12And climbing the Eiffel Tower
00:41:14It's crazy
00:41:15Uh, we're not jumping out of a plane today, are we?
00:41:18Don't worry
00:41:19We're not jumping out of a plane today
00:41:21No, but I do have some ideas that I'd like to run by you
00:41:24And see if you think she'll like them
00:41:25I just want this moment to be something she remembers forever
00:41:28So, let our secret mission commence
00:41:33Oh, I love a good mission
00:41:35Huh?
00:41:41What do you think?
00:41:43Isn't this the most perfect place for a proposal?
00:41:47Too formal
00:41:54Jenna loves football
00:41:55You could do it in front of 40,000 fans on a 100-foot TV screen
00:41:59Oh, too public
00:42:00Yeah
00:42:02She loves trying new things
00:42:08Mmm, a little too far off the ground
00:42:11Yeah, maybe a little
00:42:15Yeah
00:42:16Yeah
00:42:16Next?
00:42:18Okay
00:42:19Okay
00:42:19Well?
00:42:30Mmm, too
00:42:31Fishy
00:42:33Yeah
00:42:35Why is this so hard?
00:42:40I just, I love Jenna so much
00:42:43And I, I just really want to do something special with this proposal
00:42:46Okay, I think you're overthinking this
00:42:48Let's start with what every bride-to-be really wants
00:42:52A great ring
00:42:55Hello
00:43:15Hi, is this Mr. Gupta?
00:43:17It's Ella Hawthorne
00:43:18Yes, hello
00:43:19Sandra from the PTA mentioned you'd be calling
00:43:22Have I caught you at a bad time?
00:43:24Not at all
00:43:25But I do want to save you the trouble of giving me a big pitch
00:43:28Oh
00:43:29While I'm sympathetic to your plight with the music program
00:43:33I'm afraid the Alumni Association's philanthropic scope is more focused on prestige donations
00:43:38We don't get involved at the day-to-day expense level
00:43:42And I completely understand where you're coming from
00:43:46And may I just say that the library renovation is exquisite
00:43:50Oh, we worked very hard on it
00:43:53And as a teacher at East Heights, I thank you for that inspiring space
00:43:58Every time I walk in there, I just feel so happy
00:44:01Well, I'm glad to hear it
00:44:03And wouldn't you agree that along with a state-of-the-art library
00:44:07A bright and modern music room would also be an extraordinary gift?
00:44:12Well, yes, of course
00:44:15And I can see where you're going with this
00:44:18I'm not sure if you're aware
00:44:19But right now the band students are banished to the worst music room I have ever seen
00:44:24I think you might be exaggerating
00:44:26Well, I will send you a photo and you can let me know
00:44:30Oh my goodness
00:44:38That's quite a change from my time there
00:44:42This is what the band students are practicing in every day
00:44:45And it's not inspiring at all
00:44:46I'll tell you what, Ms. Hawthorne
00:44:48Give me some time to think about it
00:44:50And consult with the other board members
00:44:52Okay
00:44:54Well, thank you for your consideration
00:44:56All right
00:44:57Come to Sunday Supper
00:45:04I have another fundraising idea
00:45:06Yes, well, we have just over three grand
00:45:18And we're looking for ways to bridge the gap for the new uniforms
00:45:21Uh-huh
00:45:23Josh?
00:45:26Hi
00:45:26Ella?
00:45:29Uh, yes, I'm still here
00:45:31I'm gonna have to call you back
00:45:33Hi
00:45:34What are you doing here?
00:45:37Josh
00:45:37Rude much?
00:45:39Josh is a little rough around the edges
00:45:41Hey
00:45:41Andrew, back me up here
00:45:44Hey, I've always wanted to be considered rough around the edges
00:45:47Sounded like a compliment to me
00:45:49You're a rebel
00:45:51You're a rebel
00:45:51Do you know this?
00:45:52You're a rebel
00:45:52So, Ella
00:45:54Hey
00:45:54How are you settling in at the school?
00:45:56Oh, it's great
00:45:57Yeah, but these fundraisers have taken my very last bit of energy
00:46:00I know, right?
00:46:02Okay
00:46:03All right, let's back it up here
00:46:05How did you come to be at my family's Sunday supper?
00:46:09Well, uh, Angie was, uh
00:46:12I am supporting the arts
00:46:13Oh, okay
00:46:14I see, I see
00:46:15Even though you're aware that we're arch rivals
00:46:17Arch rivals who are in the same boat
00:46:20Rivals
00:46:21Don't be silly
00:46:22You guys are working beautifully together
00:46:24And besides, kids need the arts and sports
00:46:27So true
00:46:28I might be biased
00:46:31But I think the arts are just ever so slightly more important than sports
00:46:36Wait, what?
00:46:37Why would you ever say that?
00:46:38Because kids need direction when choosing an instrument
00:46:41And they need to be taught how to draw or do ceramics
00:46:44Anyone can go for a jog
00:46:46Go for a jog?
00:46:47Now wait a minute
00:46:48Yeah, I completely agree
00:46:51Because I love a good workout
00:46:52But I needed to go to school to become a skilled painter
00:46:55Man, this is a tough crowd
00:46:57Andrew, please
00:46:59You gotta help me out here
00:47:01Sorry, partner
00:47:02I'm gonna have to side with the one that brung me
00:47:05Gina, Rory, supper
00:47:08I think what's needed is a little bit more collaboration between the programs
00:47:18You have such a lovely family
00:47:24They're pretty awesome people
00:47:26That's amazing what Angie's created
00:47:29Yep, we drive each other crazy just like real siblings
00:47:33Well, the love I saw there today is about as real as it gets
00:47:36And, you know, maybe Angie's right
00:47:40She usually is
00:47:42Maybe we should go back to the drawing board
00:47:44I like the sound of that
00:47:47Okay
00:47:48I just feel like the energy that was there tonight
00:47:52We need to take a lesson from it
00:47:54I'm listening
00:47:55Did you know that when you talk about teaching, your eyes light up?
00:48:00I can tell you really want to make a difference
00:48:02Are you kidding me?
00:48:03Right back at you
00:48:04The compassion you have for your students is amazing
00:48:06I mean, the way you helped Jaden
00:48:07He would have lost his spot on the team
00:48:09If it weren't for you helping him keep up his GPA
00:48:11You know, there's always a way in with teenagers
00:48:14Sometimes you just gotta find it
00:48:17Okay, so I'm on board
00:48:19What are we talking here?
00:48:21Well, it's funny you should ask
00:48:22Because today I made a call to a man named Mr. Gupta
00:48:26And he heads up the Alumni Association
00:48:28Starting at the top, I love it
00:48:29So I pitched him the creation of a new music room
00:48:31You're a force of nature
00:48:34I just, I believe in our kids
00:48:36Okay, so what did he say?
00:48:38He is thinking about it
00:48:40But here's the thing
00:48:41He said that they don't really do small donations
00:48:44They like to come in and do something more dazzling
00:48:46We could dazzle
00:48:47Let's dazzle
00:48:48I like dazzling
00:48:49So I think we might stand a better chance
00:48:53If we come to him with both sides of the equation
00:48:55Music and track
00:48:57They funded the library renovation
00:48:59Because that's something that everyone uses
00:49:01They like to make these big, bold gestures
00:49:03So if we convince them
00:49:05That by supporting both of our programs together
00:49:07They're uplifting the entire student body
00:49:09That could work
00:49:10Remember how the PTA took sides?
00:49:12It's an impossible debate
00:49:14Right
00:49:14So, what do you say?
00:49:16Yes
00:49:17You're very convincing
00:49:19Yeah, I know
00:49:21Deal
00:49:25Deal
00:49:26Thanks again for coming in early
00:49:36I want to show you something
00:49:38Okay, wow
00:49:45Yeah, that's what everyone says when they walk in
00:49:48Oh, that's bad
00:49:48It's pungent
00:49:49Did you think I was lying?
00:49:51I did think you were lying
00:49:52And now not so much
00:49:53Okay, so
00:49:55As you can see
00:49:56I have a list a mile long
00:49:58Of things that I need to buy and improve on
00:50:00What about you?
00:50:01Well, the team needs new uniforms
00:50:02But the mother ask is to get a new bus
00:50:04So we can go to nationals
00:50:05Okay, well
00:50:06Today is the day to write it all down
00:50:09It's sort of medicinal
00:50:11It burns my throat
00:50:14We have got our work cut out for us
00:50:17Yeah, we just need to figure out
00:50:19How to convince this alumni board
00:50:20It's Mr. Gupta
00:50:25Speaker phone
00:50:26Hello, Mr. Gupta
00:50:28Ella, I have news
00:50:30Oh, really?
00:50:32I've got a pitch date for you
00:50:33Monday at 4pm
00:50:34Can you make it?
00:50:35That is wonderful news
00:50:37Yes, I will absolutely be there
00:50:38And I have news for you
00:50:42I am here with my colleague
00:50:44Josh Adler
00:50:45All-star Adler?
00:50:46No kidding
00:50:47Hello, sir
00:50:48Sir?
00:50:50Shh, call me Vic
00:50:51Any coach who takes our kids to state
00:50:53Four years running
00:50:54Needs to be on a first-name basis
00:50:56Thank you, Vic
00:50:58Um, Josh and I wanted to let you know
00:51:02That we will be presenting together
00:51:04On Monday
00:51:04We were hoping that your association
00:51:07Might opt to help the arts and sports
00:51:09Thinking bigger, huh?
00:51:12Yes, and I'd love to come along for the ride
00:51:13If that's okay
00:51:14All right
00:51:15We'll see you both on Monday
00:51:17But as I said before
00:51:18The board likes high visibility donations
00:51:21So keep that in mind
00:51:22Thank you for the heads up
00:51:24And we will see you then
00:51:26See you then
00:51:26All-star Adler
00:51:28All-star Adler
00:51:29He likes you
00:51:30I can't believe you made this happen
00:51:32Thank you
00:51:41Thank you
00:51:42Okay, so Jenna is going to smooth out the presentation
00:51:45And Andrew will give us a brief on all the other board members
00:51:48Your family is all amazing
00:51:50You're so lucky to have them in your corner
00:51:51I mean, what am I saying?
00:51:55I'm so lucky
00:51:56I used to come here all the time when I lived down the street
00:52:01Yeah
00:52:01I like seeing your D.C. stomping grounds
00:52:04And do you live around here too?
00:52:07Nope
00:52:07Worlds away from Georgetown
00:52:08So, just so you know
00:52:12I didn't grow up like Andrew
00:52:14You mean like crazy wealthy?
00:52:17Right
00:52:17I didn't want for anything
00:52:19But there were no helicopter trips to Martha's Vineyard
00:52:22Ah
00:52:23My dad was a policy analyst in the healthcare sector
00:52:26And my mom taught English at a private school
00:52:28She still does
00:52:29Is that where your love of teaching comes from?
00:52:32I guess so, yeah
00:52:33But both my parents inspired me
00:52:36My dad played piano at a jazz bar every weekend
00:52:39That's a double life
00:52:40Analyst by day, jazz player by night
00:52:44Right? It's like a movie pitch
00:52:45One man
00:52:46Split between two worlds
00:52:48The analyst
00:52:49Catch it in theaters this summer
00:52:51All right, seriously
00:52:55I know I've shared with you
00:52:57A little bit of the hard part of my childhood
00:52:59But there is something kind of nice I want you to see
00:53:03Oh, that's good
00:53:08So good, I told you
00:53:10But this isn't the same place I grew up with
00:53:12Oh, no?
00:53:12No, back then it was strictly soft serve
00:53:15None of these fancy flavors
00:53:16Well, I have to admit
00:53:18I am kind of liking fancy
00:53:21The old neighborhood's changed
00:53:23Well, I'm sure you have too
00:53:26Yeah
00:53:27I guess I have come a long way from those days
00:53:30What would you say changed the most?
00:53:36Well
00:53:37Took me a long time to trust people
00:53:42My parents' word didn't mean anything
00:53:45So growing up was full of empty promises
00:53:47We moved
00:53:48Too many times
00:53:50But then Angie
00:53:54Was my saving grace
00:53:55Honestly, I don't know if she put up with me
00:54:00In those first few years
00:54:02Well, she seems like a very patient person
00:54:04She is
00:54:05And I just kept waiting for that other shoe to drop
00:54:09Waiting for Angie to send me to a group home
00:54:12Because she'd had enough of me
00:54:13But that didn't happen
00:54:15For the first time in my life
00:54:21I didn't need that fight or flight response
00:54:23Took me a long time to break free of that
00:54:28That makes sense
00:54:30Trust is earned
00:54:32Yeah, that's a good way of putting it
00:54:34This feels strange
00:54:37I've never taken anyone here
00:54:41And I don't talk about those days anymore
00:54:42Well
00:54:45I'm honored
00:54:47Let's go
00:54:58Let's go
00:54:58Let's go
00:54:59Push it, guys
00:55:00Push it
00:55:00Caitlin, you're on fire
00:55:02All right
00:55:03Very nice
00:55:05Very nice
00:55:06Let's take a breather
00:55:07Hey, coach
00:55:08Josh Adler
00:55:10That's me
00:55:12Name's Rick Bander
00:55:14I'm a scout with Marilyn Yu
00:55:15Yeah, of course
00:55:16I know who you are
00:55:16Great to meet you
00:55:17Good to meet you too, Josh
00:55:18So that East Heist Decade is something, huh?
00:55:21Yeah, Jaden
00:55:21He's got real talent
00:55:23Yeah, Marilyn
00:55:23You could use some more sprinters
00:55:24You know, he's looking for a full ride
00:55:26If that's what you're offering
00:55:27Could be
00:55:27Yeah
00:55:28This track do's a bit of a refresh, huh?
00:55:34It's funny you should mention that
00:55:35My colleague and I are about to pitch a renovation plan
00:55:37At the Alumni Association
00:55:38Gupta still had that up?
00:55:39Gupta, that's right
00:55:40Yeah
00:55:40He and I went to Georgetown together
00:55:42Guy's a legend
00:55:43Let me give him a call
00:55:45Putting in a good word for you
00:55:46I mean, come on
00:55:48That would be fantastic
00:55:49Thank you
00:55:50Of course
00:55:51When it comes down to it
00:55:52We're all on the same team
00:55:52I couldn't agree more
00:55:55Give me a call when you make a stake, coach
00:55:57Okay, you got it
00:55:59Take care
00:56:00I think they're all on the same team
00:56:01Tonight between us
00:56:01You got it
00:56:03Tak疹
00:56:06We'll see you guys
00:56:07I've got it
00:56:08We'll see you guys
00:56:09I've made it
00:56:10We'll see you guys
00:56:11We'll see you guys
00:56:11Equation
00:56:16Ok śc
00:56:19In police
00:56:20We'll see you guys
00:56:21We'll see you guys
00:56:22We'll see you guys
00:56:24And we'll see you guys
00:56:25Thank you guys
00:56:25is that worried or excited if I had to guess I'd say it's 70% worried 30% excited and 100% fidgety
00:56:41sounds like the perfect combination you're too optimistic Kiki think about it there's no better
00:56:49place in the world to be your worried slash excited 100% fidgety self than here it's the language this
00:56:56clinic speaks you know I'm finally getting why everyone says you're always so sunny well there's
00:57:04no reason to not be sunny is as sunny does well at least you've made me laugh I'm here to support
00:57:15you know I've I've been through all of this the appointments the specialists but I also had
00:57:22a great foster family that helped me through it was that Angie yeah but also my first foster mom
00:57:29Dawn Miss Taylor Gina Taylor yeah that's me Miss Curtis it's nice to meet you Gina how are you doing
00:57:41today um I'm not really sure oh I see that look a couple of times a day but there's really nothing
00:57:51for you to worry about come on in have a seat
00:57:58now this does take a while I hope that our receptionist told you that when you made the
00:58:09appointment please do make yourself at home thank you and yes I know this is all very thorough
00:58:19exactly we're going to do a full screening today we'll give you a big questionnaire that you complete
00:58:26best you can you can spend as much or as little time as you like on it is it on my phone oh no we're
00:58:35old school here pen and paper oh really no I'm kidding I'll give you one of our tablets now while
00:58:44you're doing that I'm gonna go over all of the info sheets that have come in I've got your medical
00:58:51history from your family doctor there's some discussion here um being too chatty at school
00:58:58daydreaming disrupted sleep oh but that was a while ago yeah I was around 10 or so oh excellent
00:59:08your grandmother has helped by providing some family history well that can be a factor too
00:59:13yeah my grandma's truly amazing well family support is very important well I'm definitely
00:59:19feeling supported everyone's been really really great about this good ready to get to it
00:59:26I'm ready here you go
00:59:34these flyers turned out pretty good I know Jenna's amazing they arrived this morning you said you had
00:59:46more good news yes yes okay get this a Maryland youth scout came to the field during practice today
00:59:54he's looking at one of my runners for a possible scholarship oh that's awesome I know it's great
00:59:59but that's not even the best part we started talking about our fundraising efforts for the team and I
01:00:03mentioned the Alumni Association turns out he is buddies with Mr. Gupta and he's gonna put in a good word for
01:00:10us that's awesome so you told him about the music program too oh I'm sure they will when they speak
01:00:16right yeah that's cool it's no guarantee but I mean come on we're pretty close definitely helps
01:00:22I am just dying to tell the kids but I don't want to get ahead of myself I know I would love to tell
01:00:29the band we're getting out of that room yeah the last thing I want to do is make a promise I can't keep
01:00:33I don't think you're that good I don't think you're that guy
01:00:42she said it's mild ADHD very manageable her words she said we'll come up with a great plan that will
01:00:49really help me she also gave me this material you see this is good news and this is the information that
01:00:58you needed to tackle this you know it's being really nice about this but the truth is I'm just a
01:01:12big fail hey that's not being very kind to yourself would you say that to anybody else no I wouldn't
01:01:25it's kind of mean exactly Gina you're already one of my favorite human beings and this diagnosis
01:01:33it's gonna give you the tools to to win life win life who says that well Kiki Mercer says that
01:01:43because you know what I am winning life okay okay you're right I'll start reading this tonight
01:01:50and you know what I'll just pick one solid thing that I can do just one thing one is easy right
01:01:57that's what I do when school starts to get hard I like that you know I'm gonna remember that next
01:02:03time one of my recipes doesn't turn out the way I wanted it to find one thing that I liked
01:02:08who's being all sunny now huh I'm not so sure about that well I like that you're trying
01:02:19in light of new information from Maryland youth sports scout Rick Bander we have great news
01:02:43we've decided to gift the school with a full renovation to the gym and track scheduled to
01:02:49start in June what about the music room we're gonna cancel the presentation for tomorrow because
01:02:57the money is now earmarked for this special generous donation
01:03:01huh
01:03:25Ella you home
01:03:28fuel for the big day no thanks what's wrong I trusted you that's what's wrong what's going on
01:03:44Josh please stop pretending just making it worse what are you talking about as if you don't know
01:03:49I don't know well then check your email
01:03:51oh no
01:04:02no no no no no no
01:04:08Ella
01:04:09Ella I'm sorry
01:04:14okay I had no idea you have to believe me Josh you got what you wanted I hope you enjoy your new
01:04:20track I'm sure it will be dazzling okay you can't honestly believe that I would be that selfish and
01:04:24we don't even need a new track they weren't even listening to us Josh you led me to believe that we
01:04:31were in this together and that we were a team and then meanwhile you're pulling strings with your
01:04:36college scouts and going behind my back I thought we were friends we are that is not how it happened
01:04:45doesn't matter you and your team are gonna get a million dollar investment and I will be spending
01:04:50the little money I have on air fresheners for the music room so congratulations Ella Ella
01:04:58so you told her you had nothing to do with the decision she doesn't believe me see why she's upset
01:05:17I mean it was her connection in the first place then you just swoop in and take all the glory isn't
01:05:22helping right sorry and it's just that the only thing that would help is what never mind you don't
01:05:32want to do that what tell me I'll do anything well you could refuse the donation say no to the money
01:05:40well then she would know you're putting her first before everything else my kids really need those
01:05:44improvements I know I'm not saying it's an easy fix how could I look them in the eye knowing I said
01:05:50no to new facilities because I'm falling in love with the music teacher wait what did you just say
01:05:57oh man I'm pathetic I'm in love with her and she can't even stand me oh boy well this just got a lot
01:06:04more complicated I can see why though she is a keeper I know right she's incredible she cares about her
01:06:15students if she can make something better she will she's fun to be around what's not to like
01:06:23love I believe you meant to say love just then hey can we um can we keep that part between us
01:06:31for now I don't need Jenna giving me advice at the moment yeah of course of course but I mean she
01:06:37may have a brilliant idea for you but then everyone is going to start weighing in and I my head is
01:06:43already exploding right yeah you know what I think you just need to go for a run you know clear your
01:06:49head a bit that's not a bad idea thanks for meeting me it really helped let me know if there's anything
01:06:56I can help you with in the future as a matter of fact I am working on something pretty big right now
01:07:02I will let you know you're kind of a mysterious guy mystery is my middle name I thought it was
01:07:09Lewis Lewis isn't it no it's mystery oh it's mystery yeah it's not Lewis
01:07:15it's perfect thank you oh thank you Angie I know she's gonna love that ring she will
01:07:34and I know you will find the most meaningful place to ask her one of the most important
01:07:39questions of her life yeah right what if she says no
01:07:46you won't know if you don't ask
01:07:53want to talk about what's bothering you not really
01:08:14is it about your diagnosis
01:08:17I just can't believe it's official I have ADHD I'm never gonna be like everybody else
01:08:29who wants to be like everyone else that would be boring besides there are a lot of successful
01:08:35people who have ADHD I'm Simone Biles for one really really that's pretty cool
01:08:43I didn't know that there's a lot of celebrities that speak out so that people know there's hope and
01:08:49help available I am going to get you the best help and we're all here behind you I guess I'm glad
01:08:58that there's help I was just hoping that I'd be normal I'll let you in on a little secret Gina
01:09:04know what is normal and thank goodness for that the dull world it would be
01:09:10is that feeling that you read about in a bookstore
01:09:20or played out on the screen an answer to a dream
01:09:26oh good you're here I need your help
01:09:40is someone hurt what no not that kind of help
01:09:45oh let's start with a glass of water
01:09:47thank you
01:09:48hi
01:09:49hey
01:09:50I know what it is I've found
01:09:54I'll be safe and sound
01:09:58when I get there
01:10:02when I when I when I get there
01:10:07when I when I get there
01:10:09when I when I get there
01:10:11yeah
01:10:13you won't let me down
01:10:17I won't have to turn around
01:10:23I'll know what it is I've found
01:10:27I'll be safe and sound
01:10:33can you meet at 95476 Sycamore today at 10 a.m.
01:10:48yes
01:10:49sure
01:10:50when I get there
01:10:54when I get there
01:10:56you're here
01:11:09I am here but I'm not sure why
01:11:12I swear to you I had no idea
01:11:14this whole alumni association thing was gonna blow up like this
01:11:17okay
01:11:19this is the Gupta's residence
01:11:22please
01:11:24please stay
01:11:26hear me out
01:11:31whatever this is it better be so good
01:11:44Josh, Ella, please come in
01:11:47thank you so much for agreeing to speak with us today
01:11:53of course
01:11:54it's great to meet you two in person
01:11:56but I must tell you that it's much too early for us to have any updates
01:12:00we've only just made the decision
01:12:02yes of course and that's why I wanted to speak with you right away
01:12:05you see we originally came to you with a plan to help not only the athletics department
01:12:10but also the music department
01:12:12this again
01:12:13the music department
01:12:14I thought it was just athletics
01:12:16well you see it was Ella's idea
01:12:18to contact your association
01:12:20because her band room
01:12:25is a real mess
01:12:26and smells like something might have died in there
01:12:28oh my
01:12:29they make the band practice in there
01:12:31that should be a storage closet
01:12:33Ella believes
01:12:35and I agree
01:12:37that kids benefit from arts education
01:12:41she's cited multiple scientific studies that show it expands the brain
01:12:45and helps develop all kinds of other skills and abilities
01:12:48that is definitely true
01:12:50you remember when Vic Jr. started the violin
01:12:53his math grade went up
01:12:54yes
01:12:55that's exactly what we're talking about
01:12:58so we're here
01:13:00both of us
01:13:02to ask
01:13:04if you would reconsider your proposal
01:13:06to include the music department
01:13:08as part of the donation
01:13:10why am I just hearing about this Vic?
01:13:12I didn't want to bore you with the evolution of it all
01:13:15you mean you wanted to present it as a done deal?
01:13:18I always say
01:13:20that to create well-rounded people
01:13:22you can't put all your emphasis on one subject
01:13:24and the arts in particular
01:13:26should not be overlooked
01:13:28it's true
01:13:29she is always saying that
01:13:30which is perhaps why you fail to mention the other side of this equation?
01:13:34I don't appreciate being blindsided like that
01:13:37understood Vic
01:13:38you can call me sir
01:13:40and might I remind you that there's also a world in which we don't do any improvements to the school
01:13:45of course
01:13:46I understand you need to do what's best for the association
01:13:49all I'm saying
01:13:51is that if the association doesn't see fit to donate to both causes
01:13:55I can't accept the donation for just mine
01:14:03all or nothing, huh?
01:14:05you sure that's a wise bet?
01:14:09it's one I can live with, sir
01:14:15excuse us a moment
01:14:17so
01:14:25you are who I thought you were
01:14:29yes
01:14:30wait, if that's a good thing
01:14:32yeah
01:14:33look, I hope you know I would never cut you out
01:14:38the most important thing about all of this
01:14:41is you
01:14:43you're really important to me too
01:14:55well
01:14:56Mr. Adler, Miss Hawthorne
01:14:58while I appreciate your altruistic stance on education
01:15:02I'm afraid we're going to have to pass
01:15:05on all of it?
01:15:07we can revisit next year
01:15:09I'm so sorry to hear this
01:15:11can we ask why?
01:15:14it all feels a bit
01:15:16messy
01:15:17to me right now
01:15:18sir, maybe
01:15:20if we showed you more of our plan or
01:15:22I'm afraid I've made up my mind
01:15:24so what made you want to cook for everyone tonight?
01:15:41well, either or not I actually like your family
01:15:44really? that's good
01:15:46well, minus your brother Josh
01:15:47he's a little questionable sometimes
01:15:49true, true
01:15:51but you know
01:15:52sunday suppers are
01:15:53great
01:15:54you know
01:15:55and life is fast
01:15:56I'm always running around working
01:15:58and when I'm here
01:15:59I feel like I actually get a chance to just slow things down
01:16:02enjoy everyone's company
01:16:03you really get us
01:16:05I'm trying
01:16:07what is that deliciousness?
01:16:20Evan volunteered to cook dinner for everyone tonight
01:16:23whoa, that smells good
01:16:25so guys
01:16:26how did it go?
01:16:32we tried
01:16:33what?
01:16:34they didn't go for it?
01:16:35oh, I'm sorry you guys
01:16:37hey, they don't know a good idea when they see one
01:16:39and at least you guys stuck to your principles
01:16:41and you stuck together
01:16:43I'm glad you guys are friends again
01:16:48uh, what is happening right now?
01:16:51are you guys together?
01:16:53like, together together?
01:16:55I knew it!
01:16:57I'm so excited
01:16:58you made the right choice my friend
01:17:00I know I did
01:17:01look at us all paired up
01:17:04and then there was one
01:17:06guys, I am in a great relationship with my food truck, okay?
01:17:10they pick on me
01:17:11I know they do
01:17:12oh, I'm so excited
01:17:14I'm so excited
01:17:20supper's ready
01:17:23you look happy
01:17:24yeah, look what Heidi gave me
01:17:25my new ADHD coach
01:17:27it's a stem make
01:17:28some people call them fidget toys
01:17:29but they'll help me balance my energy and focus in class
01:17:32great
01:17:34I'll get it
01:17:35oh, make me a plate
01:17:37so, um, Evan
01:17:43hey
01:17:44what's in the sauce?
01:17:45family secret
01:17:46we can do family secret
01:17:48we could, we could keep that family secret very secret
01:17:51well, not today
01:17:52oh, we can do
01:17:54I want to try
01:17:55I know
01:17:58grandma
01:17:59oh, bless me
01:18:00I didn't realize it was a party
01:18:02no, no
01:18:03it's just close family
01:18:04right, Angie?
01:18:05you bet
01:18:06is that so?
01:18:08here, allow me
01:18:09thank you
01:18:11hey, Gina
01:18:12we're so proud of you
01:18:13it's not always easy to ask for help
01:18:15well, Angie, Kiki, and Miss Hawthorne
01:18:18I mean, Ella
01:18:19they all helped me
01:18:20that's what this family does
01:18:22they help each other
01:18:24and you help me too, grandma
01:18:26I just signed a piece of paper
01:18:28that's all
01:18:29oh, you raised a fine human being
01:18:31I'm so happy that she is part of a loving home
01:18:35and family
01:18:36we hope you'll be a part of it too
01:18:38you've made me feel so welcomed
01:18:40thank you
01:18:42okay, so tell me
01:18:43what was going on between you and Andrew?
01:18:45I heard you guys spent the day together last week
01:18:47hold on
01:18:48everyone listen to this
01:18:51dear Josh and Ella
01:18:54upon further consideration of your proposal
01:18:57the board has decided to become engaged with your projects after all
01:19:01pretty good start to an email
01:19:03I'm okay
01:19:04of course
01:19:05wow
01:19:06what?
01:19:07we've realized that your shared passion for education
01:19:09something often talked about
01:19:11but rarely supported
01:19:13and so we are proposing
01:19:15the East Heights High School Alumni Endowment
01:19:18a ten year gift
01:19:20that will fund one significant project every year
01:19:23we look forward to making East Heights number one
01:19:28you did it!
01:19:29wow!
01:19:30they finally saw the light
01:19:32i can't believe it
01:19:33i can't believe it
01:19:34that is awesome
01:19:36so who gets to have their project done first?
01:19:38what?
01:19:39the email
01:19:41it says i'll fund one project a year
01:19:43so is it going to be music room or track?
01:19:45oh
01:19:46track can go first
01:19:48no no no no
01:19:49music
01:19:50you should get the first round of funding
01:19:52your music room is literally falling apart
01:19:55you make a good point
01:19:56i always do
01:19:57well for the sake of my band students
01:19:59i have no problem going first
01:20:00my kids will be just as excited to know that new facilities are coming
01:20:05i'll help you plan
01:20:06i'll help you paint
01:20:07you guys are so cute
01:20:15so um
01:20:16that's great
01:20:17uh
01:20:18yes
01:20:19uh
01:20:20angie and i
01:20:21did spend the day together recently
01:20:22um
01:20:23i asked for her help
01:20:24because she knows jenna so well
01:20:26as all of you do
01:20:28and uh
01:20:29she helped me realize that her heart is here
01:20:33with all of you
01:20:35and um
01:20:37which is why i think this is the perfect place
01:20:40um
01:20:41for me to say
01:20:42it's taken us what feels like a lifetime to reconnect
01:20:47now i want to make sure that that never happens again
01:20:51jenna whitaker
01:20:53jenna whitaker
01:20:54i love you so much
01:20:55and i want to spend the rest of my life with you
01:20:58um
01:21:07would you marry me
01:21:10yes
01:21:11yeah
01:21:12yes andrew clinton i'll definitely marry you
01:21:14okay i did not see that coming
01:21:18our wedding
01:21:19what
01:21:20let's
01:21:21what
01:21:22celebrate
01:21:23okay you just happen to have these at the ready
01:21:25well i may have had a little heads up
01:21:27and there may have been a little trip to a jewelry store
01:21:30bravo you
01:21:31thank you angie
01:21:32thank you
01:21:33thank you
01:21:34you know about this
01:21:38yes
01:21:39we love you guys
01:21:40we love you guys
01:21:41muzzle sauce
01:21:42cheers
01:21:43cheers
01:21:44cheers
01:21:54that was quite the sunday supper
01:21:56aren't they always like that
01:21:57uh not quite it's not every sunday we have marriage proposals
01:22:00i'm so happy for them
01:22:03come here
01:22:07let's get back to you and me
01:22:10back to you and me
01:22:15okay
01:22:16in this moment
01:22:18i have something very important i need to ask you
01:22:21to ask you
01:22:30ella
01:22:34sherry sherry sherry sherry sherry
01:22:36will you
01:22:39be my plus one to jenna and andrew's wedding
01:22:46definitely sounds like fun
01:22:52josh
01:22:53you scared me
01:22:54how am i supposed to find two wedding outfits
01:22:57we got you guys
01:22:58it was her idea
01:22:59oh
01:23:00two peas in a pod over there
01:23:02how'd they find each other
01:23:07but seriously i think we can take our time to our happily ever after
01:23:11sounds perfect to me
01:23:12fasten your seat belts
01:23:16i love you josh
01:23:19i love you too
01:23:20movie ending kiss
01:23:23you bet
01:23:50you
01:23:53you
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