Taming The Football Bad Boy

Cine Whirl

13 hours ago

Transcript

00:00:01Three seconds left on the clock.

00:00:05Boo! Boo and shoot!

00:00:22Touchdown, Tucker Newsome.

00:00:27God damn it!

00:00:30This is your fault! You're a jeeks!

00:00:33A walking curse. I should have known that when your mother left.

00:00:37Bad luck's in your bones!

00:00:39What do you mean, my fault?

00:00:44Dad, did you pass the game?

00:00:46That touchdown just cost me my last hundred K!

00:00:51Your last hundred K?

00:00:53That was my life savings for my future, for-

00:00:56What?!

00:00:57I was saving up so I could do my internship with the Sentinels.

00:01:02It's my first day today.

00:01:03The Sentinels!

00:01:08Do they know who you're the daughter of?

00:01:12Leon the Hickman Rivers.

00:01:16The linebacker paralyzed their EMVP with a dirty hit.

00:01:22A man who is banned for life.

00:01:24I'm using a different last name.

00:01:28You think a fake last name's gonna fool you anymore?

00:01:32No, you're my first.

00:01:33You're my flesh and blood.

00:01:34Pizza's cold.

00:01:35You know that-

00:01:36You're a universe. You're my flesh and blood.

00:01:43Pizza's cold.

00:01:46I'm gonna-

00:01:51No.

00:01:53I am nothing like you. And I never will be.

00:01:56It's not like you think he's gonna miss you. You're a worthless loser.

00:02:01You can feed my blood off.

00:02:03Get the hell out of my house!

00:02:05Don't bother for me back, you grateful little bitch!

00:02:14If the Sentinels ever find out who I really am, I'll be blacklisted forever.

00:02:20I have to hide my identity. At any cost.

00:02:29To the haters!

00:02:33You're a loser!

00:02:36You suck!

00:02:40You suck!

00:02:49Oh!

00:02:50He's a mess. But messes make headlines. And headlines fill stadiums.

00:03:05We bring him in. Rehab his image. Make him look good. Make me look good.

00:03:11This isn't the first time that he's gotten into trouble like this.

00:03:18He's got anger management issues.

00:03:20And heat. The right story turns him from chaos into a comeback.

00:03:27More like a liability.

00:03:29Maybe.

00:03:30Well that's what the morality clause is for. And the accountability partner.

00:03:36Damn. You tackle harder than half the league.

00:03:50Tucker.

00:03:52Tucker, are you sorry?

00:03:53Let me guess.

00:03:55You're a fan.

00:03:57You trend every week. But not for football.

00:04:00Bar fights, suspensions, an Instagram feed that reaches $25.

00:04:03Sponsor C is radioactive.

00:04:08So I'm guessing that's a hard no on the autograph then.

00:04:13But if we pivot now.

00:04:15Lean into redemption, vulnerability, a carefully curing comeback.

00:04:20You're not just back in the league.

00:04:22You're bigger than Travis Kelsey.

00:04:24Samir...

00:04:27Richards.

00:04:29PR intern.

00:04:31Well shit.

00:04:33Most people just ask for a selfie.

00:04:36Welcome to the team, intern.

00:04:54She just called me.

00:04:57Radioactive.

00:05:07Wow, wow.

00:05:10You must be the charity hire.

00:05:12I'm Samir.

00:05:14I know who you are.

00:05:17I told HR I needed a superstar, not a sentient STD with a LinkedIn profile.

00:05:22Mop it up.

00:05:23Better yet, lick it off the floor like the worthless gutter trash that you've ever been.

00:05:45Also, those shoes, tragic.

00:05:52Bye, Travis.

00:05:54No, no, no.

00:05:55Wait!

00:06:03We are through.

00:06:06To have Tucker here.

00:06:08With the right support system, we believe he can help us win a championship.

00:06:13Which is why we've selected an accountability partner for him to keep him focused on football.

00:06:22Me.

00:06:34Sorry, I'm late.

00:06:36Uh, please...

00:06:38Don't mind her.

00:06:40She's barely house trained.

00:06:42But we're working on it.

00:06:47So, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted...

00:06:51I want her.

00:06:52You mean the...

00:06:57Intern?

00:07:02Excuse me?

00:07:04What do you say?

00:07:05Partner.

00:07:14Hey, Intern.

00:07:16Slow down.

00:07:18You can't just point at someone and make them your babysitter.

00:07:24I always had a thing for my babysitters.

00:07:27Why me?

00:07:29I don't know.

00:07:30There was just something about you when we met before.

00:07:34So you thought I looked pathetic and felt sorry for me?

00:07:37Great.

00:07:38Nope.

00:07:39I thought you looked like someone who doesn't put up with bullshit.

00:07:42And I come with a lot of it.

00:07:45So what exactly do you expect me to do?

00:07:48Keep me out of the headlines.

00:07:50Unless the good ones.

00:07:52Let me stop you right there.

00:07:54I'm not your nanny.

00:07:55Or your emotional support human.

00:07:57Or your PR fairy godmother.

00:07:59I am a strategist.

00:08:01That means you don't speak, drink, post, or flirt sideways without my approval.

00:08:06Got it?

00:08:08You scare me a little.

00:08:16I kinda like it.

00:08:22My job isn't to follow you around with duct tape and a fire extinguisher.

00:08:27That actually sounds pretty fun.

00:08:29I am serious.

00:08:31So am I.

00:08:33We want the same thing.

00:08:34You keep me clean, you look like a PR genius.

00:08:37Win-win.

00:08:41And if you don't?

00:08:43We both go down.

00:08:44Hello?

00:08:45I saw you on the TV.

00:08:49New job, new clothes, new name.

00:08:53And suddenly you act like we're done.

00:08:54You don't get to erase me.

00:08:55We're not finished, Samira.

00:08:56Not even close.

00:08:58Oh, look who's acting like she owns the place.

00:09:00Oh, look who's acting like she owns the place.

00:09:02You think you're special because he picked you?

00:09:06And suddenly you act like we're done.

00:09:09You don't get to erase me.

00:09:12We're not finished, Samira.

00:09:15Not even...

00:09:17Close.

00:09:22Oh, look who's acting like she owns the place.

00:09:27You think you're special because he picked you?

00:09:32You're a temp with a clipboard.

00:09:35Office clutter and, oh my god, clearance heels?

00:09:39You do not belong here.

00:09:41I didn't ask for this.

00:09:42Oh, hun, I see what you're up to.

00:09:48But let me tell you who Tucker picks.

00:09:51Bombshells and boss bitches.

00:09:54And you are neither.

00:09:57Well, maybe he's tired of that type.

00:09:59Trust me, he's not.

00:10:01He's not.

00:10:02You are just the latest rehab prop in his redemption arc.

00:10:07And you'll be gone the minute his jersey sales spike like a bad case of herpes.

00:10:11Oh, my god.

00:10:14So enjoy your little Cinderella moment.

00:10:17Because when midnight strikes, I'll be the one still holding his balls.

00:10:24And you, you'll still be in your dollar store blazer dumpster diving for day-old Taco Bell.

00:10:31You finished?

00:10:32Oh, I'm just getting started.

00:10:36Hey, intern.

00:10:40I almost forgot.

00:10:41Tucky Poo.

00:10:42Hi.

00:10:43We were just giving Samira a warm welcome.

00:10:51There's an owner's dinner tonight.

00:10:54Thought you could keep me accountable.

00:10:56So you could wear this.

00:10:57I'm not an escort.

00:10:58I know.

00:10:59More like a shackle.

00:11:00And I need to be at my best behavior.

00:11:01She doesn't even own evening wear.

00:11:02You'll embarrass yourself.

00:11:03Not in that she won't.

00:11:05You're gonna stand in the chat.

00:11:08I'm not an escort.

00:11:10You're gonna stand in the room, too.

00:11:12I'm not an escort.

00:11:13I know.

00:11:14More like a shackle.

00:11:16And I need to be at my best behavior.

00:11:17She doesn't even own evening wear.

00:11:18You'll embarrass yourself.

00:11:19Not in that she won't.

00:11:20You're going to stand there all night?

00:11:50Well, damn, intern.

00:11:59Remind me to pick out all your outfits from home.

00:12:04Remind yourself to check the price tag next time.

00:12:07This costs more than my student loans.

00:12:10And let's get one thing straight.

00:12:12Tonight isn't about us.

00:12:14You're here to charm, smile, and not end up on page six.

00:12:20If you're going to stare at me like that, I might start to think you'll like me.

00:12:30This is strictly a business.

00:12:38Foss.

00:12:50We're going to be late.

00:13:07Dr. Newsome, he's a locker room liability.

00:13:11He's not here to win games.

00:13:12He's here to keep TMZ in business.

00:13:14It's their job to stir the pot.

00:13:24But still, it's brutal.

00:13:28You do this long enough, and you start to believe in the version of yourself of this, Ellen.

00:13:34Bad boy.

00:13:36Locker room cancer.

00:13:38Walking headline.

00:13:39If I could screw it, might as well just live up to the breath.

00:13:45And now?

00:13:46I don't know who the hell I'm trying to be, but I do know that if I mess up, it's over.

00:13:55Not just this contract.

00:13:58My career.

00:13:59You're not the only one trying to outrun a part of yourself now.

00:14:17Is that your new girlfriend, Tucker?

00:14:20Well, that's going to take a while.

00:14:21That's his intern, PR Rehab.

00:14:27She won't last long.

00:14:34Good heavens, my town.

00:14:39That's the commissioner's wife.

00:14:43That's why charity cases like her stay behind the rope.

00:14:46Care to explain why the commissioner is demanding an apology and a new dress for his wife?

00:15:12She's clearly people around.

00:15:15She doesn't belong in these settings.

00:15:16I tried to tell you.

00:15:18Well, this is your idea, Nism.

00:15:20Fix it, or I'll pull your contract.

00:15:23I'll resign.

00:15:25She's not going anywhere.

00:15:30You said I need to handle her.

00:15:33I chose her.

00:15:34She goes, I go.

00:15:39You're seriously going to jeopardize your comeback.

00:15:41For an intern.

00:15:45What can I say?

00:15:46I thrive on chaos.

00:15:55Hey, wait up.

00:15:59Michael.

00:16:00Sorry.

00:16:03We have to settle.

00:16:11Rivers.

00:16:17Rivers.

00:16:20I thought you were going to be a bitch.

00:16:21I thought you were going to be a bitch.

00:16:21Tucker can't know who I really am.

00:16:32Do they know who you're the daughter of?

00:16:35Leon, the hit man of Rivers?

00:16:39The linebacker who paralyzed their being MVP with a dirty hit.

00:16:44If he finds out, I lose this job, my future, everything.

00:16:50And I am back to waiting tables.

00:16:54Richards is my mom's maiden name.

00:16:56I use it sometimes.

00:16:57I guess it makes me feel closer to her.

00:16:59Sure.

00:17:05Makes sense.

00:17:07As long as you're not secretly in witness protection or something.

00:17:13Can I walk you to your car?

00:17:16I, uh, forgot something.

00:17:18You go ahead.

00:17:19I'll see you tomorrow.

00:17:20Hello?

00:17:44Hello?

00:17:50Hello?

00:18:02Oh, sorry.

00:18:07I didn't see anything.

00:18:10Okay.

00:18:11You can cry.

00:18:12Or you can suck it up and pretend you still have a career.

00:18:15And your dignity.

00:18:17Please practically sell my credit score.

00:18:20uh how long it's just

00:18:27you got kicked out of my house

00:18:30yeah back here thanks what you're moving in with me

00:18:43Tucker no that's not 24-7 means 24-7 you can't do your job if you're showering

00:18:49a supply closet it's more like a haunted boiler room

00:18:55I appreciate it but I don't need your pity

00:18:58it's not big it's just practical

00:19:02you can't keep me accountable if you're squatting in the tea mock room

00:19:06wow

00:19:19your room is down the hall first door on the left make yourself at home but don't touch anything

00:19:27in the fridge labeled TM that means it's mine

00:19:30thanks I can spell

00:19:33then we're gonna get along great

00:19:36roomie

00:19:37roomie

00:19:44roomie

00:19:45roomie

00:19:49roomie

00:19:54roomie

00:19:56roomie

00:19:58Oh Jesus! Sorry, I didn't know anyone was...

00:20:07It's my house. You're the one sneaking around like him.

00:20:12I wasn't sneaking. I was... hydrating.

00:20:19You could really use some better snacks.

00:20:27Take the cat, please.

00:20:30I wasn't staring, by the way.

00:20:33I never said you were.

00:20:35Good. Because I wasn't.

00:20:45Still not staring?

00:20:48Uh, you're weaking.

00:20:51Sweat, you're, uh, it's distracting.

00:20:56I'll try to be less distracting.

00:21:03Look, if we're gonna live together, we should probably set some ground rules.

00:21:09Was I a bad boy?

00:21:12Rule one. Shirts.

00:21:18I feel targeted.

00:21:20Rule two.

00:21:22No flirting.

00:21:24Okay. So, shirts are mandatory.

00:21:29No flirting.

00:21:31Anything else?

00:21:33I need this job.

00:21:36I don't have a backup plan or a trust fund or a safety net.

00:21:40So, this thing, whatever it is, if it starts getting in the way of the work, I walk.

00:21:50Okay.

00:21:51I mean it, Tucker.

00:21:54I believe you.

00:21:56I believe you.

00:22:14I'm gonna go to bed now.

00:22:17Good night.

00:22:18Well, if it isn't PowerPoint Barbie, how is our resident accountability partner, or wait, is it, um, handler with benefits?

00:22:31Aw, I mean, don't feel bad.

00:22:32We all play our cards.

00:22:33Some of us cheer from the sidelines.

00:22:34Others just, um, on the bench.

00:22:37Just doing my part to disinfect.

00:22:38I don't know.

00:22:39We all play our cards.

00:22:40Some of us cheer from the sidelines.

00:22:41Others just, um, on the bench.

00:22:44Just doing my part to disinfect the desperation.

00:22:56Skank.

00:23:03Just doing my part to disinfect the desperation skank.

00:23:33You good?

00:23:37You so much is breathe wrong in her direction again.

00:23:40The only person you're going to be doing PR for on this team is the master.

00:23:43You can't possibly be taking her side.

00:23:46You know, she's just using you to get rich and famous.

00:23:48Save it, Jules. The only person here who's cloud chasing is you.

00:23:55This isn't over.

00:24:00What are you waiting for?

00:24:02Go!

00:24:04Walk!

00:24:15Let's get you changed out of that shirt.

00:24:32What are you doing?

00:24:34Giving you something dry to wear.

00:24:36Go ahead.

00:24:38I've got to wait for the room.

00:24:39I've got to wait for the room to get rid of it.

00:24:42I've got to wait for the room.

00:24:43I know.

00:24:44I've got to wait for the room for me.

00:24:45Hey, I'm going to wait for the room for the room for me.

00:24:47Baby!

00:24:49Beam.

00:25:19I can fight my own battles.

00:25:26I know.

00:25:27But sometimes it's nice to know you don't have to.

00:25:31Well...

00:25:33Thanks.

00:25:38You, uh...

00:25:40You wear that dangerously well.

00:25:44Be careful.

00:25:47You're getting awfully close to flirty.

00:25:51I thought that was against the rules.

00:25:54It is.

00:26:12Guess that's our cue.

00:26:16Yeah.

00:26:18Guess so.

00:26:33Pack your bags.

00:26:35Excuse me?

00:26:36We've got a game in Vegas.

00:26:38Sunday.

00:26:39Team plan leads in an hour.

00:26:41I need you with me.

00:26:43Vegas?

00:26:44City City.

00:26:45Neon.

00:26:46Nightclubs.

00:26:47With airboat tattoos.

00:26:48If there ever was a time I needed an accountability partner,

00:26:51it's there.

00:26:53I can handle the bright lights.

00:26:55I can handle the pressure.

00:26:57But if anyone finds out who I really am,

00:27:00I'm finished.

00:27:11Could I get the key to my room?

00:27:13Forgot to tell you.

00:27:14Hotels over boats.

00:27:16Just one room.

00:27:26I'll take the king.

00:27:27You can take the couch.

00:27:29Generous.

00:27:30I'm nothing if not chivalrous.

00:27:34Okay.

00:27:35I have had apartments smaller than this room.

00:27:38Some of the guys are hitting the strip.

00:27:41Couple of drinks.

00:27:42Blackjack.

00:27:43Just team bonding.

00:27:45Team bonding.

00:27:47Is that what we're calling it now?

00:27:48You are not going anywhere.

00:27:59Oh really?

00:28:00You're locking me in now?

00:28:03If that's what it takes.

00:28:09Go put on sweats.

00:28:10I'm ordering room service.

00:28:11You are getting hot tea and a 9pm bedtime.

00:28:16And what if I misbehave?

00:28:18Then I'll have to punish you.

00:28:20And not be lovely.

00:28:36What?

00:28:38You just accomplished something.

00:28:43Oh.

00:28:47What is it?

00:29:03Just the guys checking in.

00:29:05You should probably get some sleep.

00:29:10The glitter pit?

00:29:12You win the game tomorrow.

00:29:14You are not going to a strip club.

00:29:16And what are you going to do?

00:29:18Stay up all night keeping watch on me?

00:29:20I don't know if I have to.

00:29:23Suit yourself.

00:29:29Oh.

00:29:30Just so you know.

00:29:31This is how I sleep.

00:29:32Just get used to it.

00:29:33Great.

00:29:34Now I have to sleep in the same room as his abs.

00:29:35What?

00:29:36What?

00:29:37What?

00:29:38This is how I sleep so you should probably just get used to it.

00:29:44Great.

00:29:46Now I have to sleep in the same room as his abs.

00:29:47I could get used to waking up like this.

00:30:17But he doesn't know the truth about me, or the last name I'm hiding, which is exactly why I can't.

00:30:31So, that was a fun single.

00:30:35You slept.

00:30:36That's it.

00:30:37It won't happen again.

00:30:47There's a breakfast buffet.

00:30:56Heard the protein pancakes are pretty sick.

00:30:59You'd eat drywall if it had enough protein in it.

00:31:02Drywall actually has a surprisingly good amino acid profile.

00:31:08Samira, didn't expect to see you in Vegas.

00:31:13Eli, what are you doing here?

00:31:16Who are you?

00:31:18I'm her ex.

00:31:23Oh no, if Eli reveals who my dad is, that's it.

00:31:32Game over.

00:31:33Eli, I didn't know you were covering this game.

00:31:36Yeah, I got bumped up from the podcast to on camera this week.

00:31:40I guess I finally impressed someone.

00:31:42What are you doing here?

00:31:44I had been training for the Sentinels.

00:31:46Working with Tucker.

00:31:51What?

00:31:52You got a problem with that?

00:31:53No, not at all.

00:31:55I'm just surprised to see you trading your career ambitions for babysitting.

00:32:00Wow.

00:32:01And they let you be on camera with that personality.

00:32:04Coming from a guy whose entire personality is catchers balls.

00:32:07Okay boys, I think that is enough testosterone for one buffet.

00:32:19We should get something.

00:32:21You know, honestly, I'm surprised they even mentioned building with your last name.

00:32:37Your ex, always like that?

00:32:41Yeah.

00:32:42He's a huge asshole.

00:32:44And what did he mean?

00:32:46About your last name?

00:32:55Team Bus departs in 15!

00:32:59We've got a game in a few hours.

00:33:01You need to stay focused.

00:33:02No distractions.

00:33:04There you go again.

00:33:05I was trying to control the story.

00:33:08That is literally my job.

00:33:20The club's already hopping.

00:33:27Going out?

00:33:28Some of the guys are grabbing drinks to celebrate the win.

00:33:36Nothing crazy.

00:33:42You left your own devices in Sin City?

00:33:45I don't think so.

00:33:46I'm coming.

00:33:49You want to keep an eye on me, or you just don't want to miss out on some fun?

00:33:53I'm not here to have fun.

00:33:54We'll see about that, intern.

00:33:55We'll see about that, intern.

00:33:59I've tried not to get right in these every time, babe.

00:34:00No promises.

00:34:01Fame is a burden.

00:34:02I've tried not to get right in these every time, babe.

00:34:03Fame is a burden I carry.

00:34:04Bravely.

00:34:05Fame is a burden I carry.

00:34:06Bravely.

00:34:07I've tried not to get right in these every time, babe.

00:34:09Fame is a burden I carry.

00:34:10Bravely.

00:34:11I've tried not to get right in these every time, babe.

00:34:12You've tried not to get right in these every time, babe?

00:34:13No promises.

00:34:30Fame is a burden I carry.

00:34:33Bravely.

00:34:34Do you dance, or would that be too much fun?

00:34:37That's stupid.

00:34:38Almost definitely.

00:34:44Stupid.

00:34:56Tucker Newsome!

00:34:57Can I have your autograph?

00:34:59Give me two seconds.

00:35:01Jill, be right back.

00:35:08You with the tight end?

00:35:11I'm good, thanks.

00:35:13That's not what I asked for.

00:35:15I said I'm good.

00:35:17Hey, come on.

00:35:18Don't be like that.

00:35:20I'd like to see your tight end.

00:35:29What the hell is wrong with you, bitch?

00:35:37Hitting a woman. Not cool.

00:35:45What the hell?

00:35:46I'm gonna have to call unnecessary roughness on that plane.

00:35:49Apologize to her.

00:35:51Screw you!

00:35:52One, two.

00:36:00You okay?

00:36:02Hey!

00:36:03Here's where I can see them.

00:36:05Yep.

00:36:07And that is what you call a self.

00:36:11You gotta be kidding me.

00:36:12It was self-defense.

00:36:13Now!

00:36:21Wait.

00:36:22Don't I know you?

00:36:23You bailed your old man out of this slammer.

00:36:25Like father, like daughter.

00:36:28Samira.

00:36:29What is he talking about?

00:36:34The lying back are paralyzed there.

00:36:49We have a VP with a dirty head.

00:36:52Like father, like daughter.

00:36:54My dad had a bit of a temper.

00:36:56He had a road rage incident.

00:36:59Some guy cut him off and he completely lost it.

00:37:03We've all been there.

00:37:06Usually I at least make it to the second date before I live in jail.

00:37:10This is not a date.

00:37:12It would be a pretty good story to tell our kids to all through lunch.

00:37:18Video gets out of this.

00:37:20I'm finished.

00:37:21I didn't see anyone with their phones out.

00:37:24It'll come out somewhere.

00:37:26Good.

00:37:27People will see you defending an innocent woman from a violent creep.

00:37:31Do you think I'm the last cause?

00:37:34No.

00:37:36I think you're used to people treating you like one.

00:37:40So you act like you are.

00:37:51Sorry for pulling you into this mess.

00:37:55You did it.

00:37:57I walked right in.

00:37:59Eyes wide open.

00:38:01Murray.

00:38:02You made battle.

00:38:09Wow.

00:38:11Look at you two.

00:38:13Just like prom night.

00:38:16Not that you'd know.

00:38:17Jules, how did you-

00:38:20You're welcome, by the way.

00:38:22You'll be out of here in a minute.

00:38:25You, on the other hand, can enjoy your complimentary night in the slammer.

00:38:30What?

00:38:34You're not even under contract with the team.

00:38:37I mean, you're an intern.

00:38:39Now, you're a liability.

00:38:41HR will reach out with an email in the morning.

00:38:45Spoiler alert.

00:38:46You're fired.

00:38:48She was defending this.

00:38:49And you were defending her.

00:38:50Blah, blah, blah.

00:38:52She's not staying here.

00:38:55Okay, well, I only brought enough cash for one of you, so...

00:38:58Okay.

00:38:59Then I stay, too.

00:39:01Say, excuse me?

00:39:03If she goes down for this, so do I.

00:39:06You're really willing to blow up your career, your entire future, for her?

00:39:11You're damn right I would.

00:39:13Either both of us walk out of here, or neither of us do.

00:39:22Fine.

00:39:24Have it your way.

00:39:26But just remember, what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.

00:39:31Well, that is a road trip I would like to forget.

00:39:46I still feel like I smoked up the most bad decisions.

00:39:47That jail cell.

00:39:48That was worse than the team locker room after two-a-days in the dead of August.

00:40:02When we get home, I need a shower. Like, an exorcism level shower.

00:40:12Just don't use all the hot water, please.

00:40:14I can go. Go.

00:40:15You know there's eight bathrooms in the house, right?

00:40:16Yeah.

00:40:17I can go. Go.

00:40:18You know there's eight bathrooms in the house, right?

00:40:19Yeah.

00:40:20But this one's the ones. How do they?

00:40:21I can go. Go.

00:40:22I can go. Go.

00:40:23You know there's eight bathrooms in the house, right?

00:40:26Yeah. But this one's the ones. How do they?

00:40:37I can go.

00:40:38I can go.

00:40:39I can go.

00:40:40You know there's eight bathrooms in the house, right?

00:40:42Yeah.

00:40:43But this one's the ones. How do they?

00:41:07I can go.

00:41:08I can go.

00:41:09I can go.

00:41:10I can go.

00:41:11I can go.

00:41:12I can go.

00:41:13I can go.

00:41:14I can go.

00:41:15I can go.

00:41:16I can go.

00:41:17I can go.

00:41:18I can go.

00:41:19I can go.

00:41:20I can go.

00:41:21I can go.

00:41:22I can go.

00:41:23Oh my God.

00:41:24Jesus.

00:41:25Why did it just turn into a cold punch?

00:41:28Fancy mansion has a broken water heater?

00:41:31That looks good.

00:41:34It's Gus Marwood, the owner of the team.

00:41:57Why are you whispering?

00:42:02Gus, what a pleasant surprise.

00:42:05Tucker, listen.

00:42:07Hey, I know it's last minute, but I called in a favor and I got you.

00:42:10You booked on the number one football podcast.

00:42:13It'll be great for you to reintroduce yourself to your fans.

00:42:16The new and improved Tucker Newsome.

00:42:19A podcast?

00:42:23Yeah, sure, let's do it.

00:42:26Great.

00:42:27Look, it's also streaming live on YouTube.

00:42:292 p.m. Soundworks downtown. Make me proud.

00:42:33Don't let me down.

00:42:36Mr. Newsome.

00:42:50They're ready for you in Studio B. Please follow me.

00:42:53Just stick to the talking points.

00:42:57I'll give the internet a reason to cancel you.

00:43:00It's gonna be 45 minutes of softballs.

00:43:02I got this.

00:43:08I'm her ex.

00:43:10And here he is, right on time.

00:43:17All right, folks, we're live here.

00:43:23Tucker Newsome, two-time Pro Bowler and brand new Seattle Sentinel.

00:43:39Thanks for joining us.

00:43:41Don't miss it, man.

00:43:44Big fan of the pod.

00:43:46Let's get right into it.

00:43:50You've had an interest in a couple of years.

00:43:53How would you describe this chapter of your career?

00:43:55Focused.

00:43:56Humble.

00:43:57Hungry.

00:43:58Hm.

00:43:59That's new.

00:44:02A lot of fans are surprised the Sentinels are taking a chance on you.

00:44:05Some even saying it's a PR stunt.

00:44:07What do you think about that?

00:44:08It's fair?

00:44:09People can say what they want.

00:44:11I'm here to win games.

00:44:14The winning's never been your problem, has it?

00:44:19It's everything that happens off the field.

00:44:22Let's talk about the suspensions.

00:44:26Block lights and the blinds.

00:44:29One of the most talented tight ends in the league.

00:44:32Also the most volatile.

00:44:33People like to call you the league's favorite cautionary town.

00:44:36I've made mistakes.

00:44:38I've owned them.

00:44:39And I'm doing the work to be better.

00:44:43Hmm.

00:44:44So last week at the Vegas nightclub.

00:44:49Was that part of the work?

00:44:56Was that another example of your temper getting better?

00:44:59Then I was here to talk about football.

00:45:01Can we take five?

00:45:02Tucker, stop.

00:45:03Tucker, wait.

00:45:04Stop.

00:45:05This is a trap.

00:45:06He's not interviewing me.

00:45:07He's trying to humiliate me.

00:45:08I know.

00:45:09But that is exactly why you cannot lose it in there.

00:45:11You heard what you said.

00:45:12I did.

00:45:13But if you fire back you wins.

00:45:14I know.

00:45:15But that is exactly why you cannot lose it in there.

00:45:16You heard what you said.

00:45:17I did.

00:45:18But if you fire back you wins.

00:45:19If you keep your cool.

00:45:20You walk out of here the guy doesn't lose it in there.

00:45:21I know.

00:45:22I know.

00:45:23I know.

00:45:24But that is exactly why you cannot lose it in there.

00:45:25You heard what you said.

00:45:26I did.

00:45:27But if you fire back you wins.

00:45:28If you keep your cool, you walk out of here the guy people root for again.

00:45:34Give me your phone.

00:45:35What?

00:45:36Trust me.

00:45:37I know.

00:45:38You can't.

00:45:39I know.

00:45:40You can't.

00:45:41I can't.

00:45:42I can't.

00:45:43I can't.

00:45:44I can't.

00:45:45I can't.

00:45:46I can't.

00:45:47I can't.

00:45:48I can't.

00:45:49I can't.

00:45:50I can't.

00:45:51I can't.

00:45:52I can't.

00:45:53I can't.

00:45:54I can't.

00:45:55I can't.

00:45:56I'll sit behind the glass and I'll talk to you through it.

00:46:06You don't have to go through this alone.

00:46:09Let me help.

00:46:26All right, and we are back. Tuck it loose. Where were we?

00:46:30Please.

00:46:31Should I first down?

00:46:33First question, deflect. Then redirect.

00:46:37You asked about Vegas.

00:46:39Yes, there was an incident.

00:46:41And I would do the exact same thing again if someone laid a hand on a woman in front of me.

00:46:47So, no regrets.

00:46:49No pivot. Gratitude.

00:46:52This is your growth arc.

00:46:54Give them the headline you want.

00:46:56I've made mistakes, but I'm learning.

00:46:59And I have people in my life now who push me to be better.

00:47:02Not just as a player, but as a man.

00:47:09He's rattled.

00:47:11Yes.

00:47:12You can keep judging.

00:47:14I'm just going to keep moving forward.

00:47:24You were incredible in parent.

00:47:32You were incredible.

00:47:34We made a pretty good team, didn't we?

00:47:37I could get used to that.

00:47:39What?

00:47:40You.

00:47:42Tell me what to do.

00:47:44Why do I need to play with you.

00:47:59All my life I was looking for a sign.

00:48:05Wasn't sure where to find a peace of mind.

00:48:08Oh, Star, Diane's sleeping with the intern? Now that's a scandal.

00:48:23Kepker, don't...

00:48:24I should knock your teeth out!

00:48:26Try me, Isam. You lay a hand on me. And this isn't just a front page story. This is a lawsuit, too.

00:48:34If you want a story, I'll give you one.

00:48:36Okay, I'm listening.

00:48:38Get the hell out of my house! And don't bother coming back, you ungrateful little bitch!

00:48:47Leon Rivers. Disgrace NFA Championship MVP. Banned for life for nearly killing a player on the field.

00:48:54Well, I know where he's been hiding. And he is in a new kind of trouble. Indeed, with the betting seat can be. Big names, big debt.

00:49:05That's quite the scoop.

00:49:06Well, delete the photos, and you have yourself an exclusive.

00:49:12Deal. No pictures here.

00:49:13What the hell was that?

00:49:24That was me saving your career.

00:49:26No, that was you knowing way too much about Leon Rivers. How?

00:49:30I wrote my senior thesis on him. PR major, crisis comms. This case is textbook, fame, violence, media spin, total brain meltdown.

00:49:43I know every ugly detail.

00:49:48Well, you saved my ass. Again, we need to be more careful.

00:49:53You're right. You were just my accountability partner. That's it. No more late night, heart-to-hearts, no more mixed signals. We are just two people who are forced to be on the same team.

00:50:05I'm late for practice. I'm late for practice. You can take an Uber back to the office.

00:50:18Hello?

00:50:19So, my own daughter sold me out.

00:50:24You're going to be sorry, you pathetic fucking cockroach!

00:50:28You've got a charity event tonight. 7 p.m., downtown, breast cancer awareness. Media will be there.

00:50:48Of course they will be.

00:50:50Which means I'll be there too. To manage optics. Nothing more.

00:50:55Fine.

00:50:58Good.

00:50:59Great.

00:51:12Smile. Let's try to avoid any controversy tonight.

00:51:17Well, well, well. Look who it is.

00:51:21Our golden boy.

00:51:24You're made up nice.

00:51:25I'm committed to turning the page, boss.

00:51:28See how long that lasts.

00:51:30He's actually been nothing but professional. A model representative of the team.

00:51:36So far.

00:51:37We all know it's only a matter of time before he screws up again.

00:51:42Enjoy the evening.

00:51:43I don't believe that.

00:51:44You know what they say. Zebra can't change its stripes.

00:51:56Well, look who it is.

00:51:59Long time no see.

00:52:03Long time no see.

00:52:04I didn't realize you were covering this.

00:52:06I didn't realize you were covering this.

00:52:07Oh, yeah. Last minute Simon.

00:52:09Charity sentiment overpriced champagne. Those people love the production arc.

00:52:13I've been watching the numbers on the podcast interview higher than any other episode we've done this season.

00:52:18Oh, you mean despite your best efforts that bait me into blowing it.

00:52:21That's fair. That's fair. I might have been a little aggressive.

00:52:26I tried to get you to crack, but you didn't.

00:52:28This is not the story you want me to.

00:52:31It's becoming clear.

00:52:33Whatever you're doing to rehab his image, it's working.

00:52:36It's right.

00:52:36Believe it or not, I know what I've lost.

00:52:40I expected you to be a train wreck, and your head is planted right at the station.

00:52:46Ladies and gentlemen,

00:52:48thank you for joining us tonight in support of breast cancer research.

00:52:53The auction begins shortly.

00:52:55And for the first time ever, we're doing something a little different.

00:52:59Tonight's auction won't feature art or wine or vacation homes.

00:53:03Because tonight, we're auctioning off the players.

00:53:11Because tonight, we're auctioning off the players.

00:53:25That's right, folks.

00:53:27Tonight's prize isn't a vintage bottle of Chateau Margaux.

00:53:30It's a dinner date with the city's finest.

00:53:32And by fine, we mean really fine.

00:53:37First up, you know him.

00:53:39You love him.

00:53:39He has more touchdowns than the rest this month.

00:53:42Please welcome number 88, Tucker Newsome.

00:53:51Welcome, Tucker.

00:53:53Looking very handsome.

00:53:54Look.

00:53:54Tell us, what makes you the ideal date for one lucky bidder tonight?

00:54:02I'm Ponchu, and I don't check my phone at any time.

00:54:05Unless it's CSB.

00:54:06Woo!

00:54:10A man who's present.

00:54:12We love it.

00:54:13Okay, lightning round.

00:54:15Dine in or take out?

00:54:17Cooking for two.

00:54:18I try.

00:54:18Tattooed or no?

00:54:21Well, I'm good.

00:54:22All earned.

00:54:26Boxers or briefs?

00:54:29I guess.

00:54:29I'm just going to have to win the auction to find out.

00:54:31And one last thing before the bidding begins.

00:54:39Ladies, you didn't think we'd let him off the stage without making him work a little harder

00:54:43for it, did you?

00:54:45It is for charity, after all.

00:54:48Hit it!

00:54:50Hit it!

00:54:51Woo!

00:55:12Woo!

00:55:13Six, six, six.

00:55:15Yeah.

00:55:16Yeah!

00:55:16Woo!

00:55:17Woo!

00:55:18Woo!

00:55:19Woo!

00:55:20Are you bitter?

00:55:24Does everyone know why you'd be cost a bit of time until they get you?

00:55:31And it's just another reason that you won't be with me

00:55:35Anything you take, yeah, you take

00:55:37It's gonna break

00:55:40I won't lie to you to me

00:55:47Okay, ladies, the bidding begins at $1,000

00:56:12Do I hear one?

00:56:14Yep

00:56:14$1,000, do I hear one five?

00:56:19Right here, right here

00:56:20$1,500, $2,000?

00:56:23Me

00:56:24$2,000, $2,500, do I hear three?

00:56:31Okay

00:56:32I'm fine

00:56:35Do I hear five?

00:56:39Right here

00:56:40$5,000

00:56:41$1,000, going once, going twice, $10,000

00:56:45Well, well, $10,000 from Miss Jules Lancaster

00:56:56Do I hear $11,000?

00:57:01$10,000 going once, going twice, sold

00:57:06Better cancel your plans, Tucky

00:57:11You're mine tonight

00:57:13You look like you could use some company

00:57:27Thanks

00:57:30I guess watching your fake boyfriend get auctioned off to your real enemy wasn't exactly the plan tonight

00:57:37He's not my fake anything

00:57:38We work together, that's it

00:57:42Sorry, that was a bad joke, I was just trying to lighten the mood

00:57:46He didn't even look back

00:57:48Maybe he did

00:57:50Maybe he just missed it

00:57:52He walked right past me

00:57:54Right out the door together

00:57:56You know, if you want to talk

00:57:59Or drink

00:58:00And forget about the night

00:58:02I'm still a pretty good listener

00:58:04Are you sure you're not just trying to get the next exclusive on Tucker?

00:58:09Not tonight

00:58:10Just one drink

00:58:13Just one

00:58:18To old friends, new beginnings

00:58:48What?

00:58:55I hit fast

00:58:56Are you okay?

00:58:59I just

00:58:59I think I need to lay down

00:59:02Alright, come on

00:59:03There's a quiet room just off to the lobby

00:59:05I'll take you there

00:59:07I'll take you there

00:59:11Something's

00:59:15Something's wrong

00:59:17She lives

00:59:18What are you doing?

00:59:27I miss you, Sammy

00:59:28We were so good together

00:59:30Stop!

00:59:31It can be like when we first met

00:59:33We couldn't keep our hands off each other, did you?

00:59:36No!

00:59:38No!

00:59:39Get your hands off!

00:59:42What the hell did we have?

00:59:43We were in the middle of something

00:59:44Gregory

00:59:46You sick son of a bitch

00:59:49You sick son of a bitch!

01:00:16What?

01:00:20What happened?

01:00:23You were drugged

01:00:24Eli

01:00:25What about your date with Jules?

01:00:28How did you?

01:00:29Didn't happen

01:00:29Took her home

01:00:31Dropped her off

01:00:32I was just trying to make you jealous

01:00:34Childish move

01:00:37But the truth is

01:00:40There was only one person

01:00:42I was up on that stage

01:00:44Stripping for

01:00:45You came back for me

01:00:47Always

01:00:49I was looking for her

01:00:51You came back for me

01:00:52No one

01:00:53To

01:01:10What did I see?

01:01:12Morning.

01:01:24Hi.

01:01:32What is it?

01:01:34I shouldn't be here.

01:01:35Too late for that.

01:01:37You are.

01:01:39Just tell him the truth about who you really are.

01:01:42And if he cares about you, it won't matter.

01:01:50It's okay.

01:01:52I don't need to talk.

01:01:54I'm sorry.

01:01:55It was great.

01:01:58An embarrassment.

01:02:00He torched his career, hurt people,

01:02:02dragged the game through the mud.

01:02:04That guy makes me sick.

01:02:09Sorry.

01:02:10You were saying?

01:02:12She said he's a cautionary tale.

01:02:17I would never want to do anything to jeopardize your comeback.

01:02:24Hey.

01:02:26Don't look away from this.

01:02:29From me.

01:02:31Whatever happens, we can deal with it.

01:02:34I'm making a mistake.

01:02:36It's mine in the back.

01:02:41It's mine in the back.

01:02:45It's so beautiful.

01:03:00You ready to experience greatness?

01:03:25Mine, protein, smoothie, special thing.

01:03:29Just promise me you're not going to start making me do push-ups.

01:03:32I'll see you.

01:03:40That can't be good.

01:03:40Gus, you've been online today?

01:03:51No way.

01:03:53You fucked up, Mason.

01:03:55I told you.

01:03:56It was just a matter of time.

01:03:58Oh my God.

01:03:59What the hell with this?

01:04:08How?

01:04:09I don't understand.

01:04:10I don't understand.

01:04:10Maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off next time.

01:04:37You're sleeping with the intern.

01:04:42You violated your morality rules.

01:04:44So you're suspended.

01:04:46Indefinitely.

01:04:53Tucker, I'm so sorry.

01:04:55This is because of me.

01:04:56No.

01:04:57This is because someone's trying to ruin me.

01:05:00And they used you to do it.

01:05:01They think that I'm the same screw-up that I used to be.

01:05:10I'm trying to protect everything that I worked for and burn it down.

01:05:15I should go.

01:05:18You don't have to leave, Samira.

01:05:22You didn't do anything wrong.

01:05:24If you walk out that door, they win.

01:05:28Sometimes you want to find them to play that way out.

01:05:31What the hell do you want from me?

01:05:55Sit down.

01:05:55You just signed your old man's death warrant.

01:06:03That video wasn't my fault.

01:06:05You think I wanted this to happen?

01:06:07What I think doesn't matter.

01:06:09What matters is there's seven figures riding on the Sentinels winning this weekend's playoff game.

01:06:15And now their number one red zone threat is suspended.

01:06:19If Tucker doesn't play, they can kill me.

01:06:22That's not my problem.

01:06:26It is now.

01:06:27Because if I go down, they're not just coming for me.

01:06:32They're coming for you.

01:06:34And him.

01:06:42This...

01:06:43is because of your mistakes.

01:06:46Again.

01:06:48You're capable of everything.

01:06:50Your money, your career, your life.

01:06:53And now you expect me to fix it?

01:06:55Do you have any idea what it's taken for me to get this far?

01:06:59I changed my name.

01:07:01Buried who I was.

01:07:02I spent years proving that I am not you.

01:07:04That I'm better than your screw-ups.

01:07:07Now you expect me to blow it all up just to keep you breathing?

01:07:11Yeah.

01:07:13That's right.

01:07:14I'm the only family you got.

01:07:15I'm so tired of cleaning up your messes.

01:07:23I built this life on my own.

01:07:25Every step of it, no one handed it to me.

01:07:27And I sure as hell didn't gamble it away.

01:07:31You done?

01:07:32What could I even do?

01:07:38Publicly take the ball for the video.

01:07:40Say it was you who seduced him.

01:07:43He tried to stop it.

01:07:45You lied about your identity.

01:07:48You manipulated him.

01:07:50Whatever it takes.

01:07:52Just clear his name.

01:07:54Get him back from the field.

01:07:55You want me to destroy my reputation for a man you've never even met.

01:08:02I'm going to make it to next Monday with a pulse.

01:08:14The team's holding the press conference tomorrow.

01:08:17Don't let them down, sweetheart.

01:08:25So sorry about your leaked tape.

01:08:38I can't even imagine who would have had a reason to do something so awful.

01:08:41You think this is a game?

01:08:43I think it's a business.

01:08:44And you're not exactly MVP material these days.

01:08:49You set me up.

01:08:52Mm-mm.

01:08:53I gave you an out.

01:08:55But you chose her.

01:08:57You torched my career.

01:09:00Please.

01:09:01You were holding a lit match the entire time.

01:09:03I'll just pour some gasoline on it.

01:09:09Thank you all for coming.

01:09:12The Sentinels Organization takes its code of conduct very seriously.

01:09:18After reviewing the footage and the timeline of the events,

01:09:22we've reached a decision regarding Mr. Newsom's future with the team.

01:09:29Effective immediately.

01:09:30If you're going to drag someone through the mud,

01:09:42make sure it's the right person.

01:09:44Miss Richards, this isn't...

01:09:46It's Miss Rivers, actually.

01:09:47Leon Rivers is my father.

01:09:50Leon Rivers is my father.

01:09:55And the truth is, that video,

01:09:56it wasn't Tucker's mistake.

01:10:01It was mine.

01:10:02I was the one who crossed the line.

01:10:06I pursued him, and I lied about who I was.

01:10:08I let things get personal,

01:10:09and I compromised my role with this organization.

01:10:15I tried to keep things professional.

01:10:18I didn't.

01:10:19So, if anyone should face the consequences for what happened,

01:10:26it's me.

01:10:30Samira, please, you don't have to do that.

01:10:33Yes, I do.

01:10:36You saved me that night in more ways than one.

01:10:38I won't let you lose everything for doing the right thing.

01:10:46We all say we want players who are good men,

01:10:49who protect women, who stand up when it counts.

01:10:52And that is exactly what Tucker Newsom did.

01:10:56And I won't let that get buried under spin and scandal.

01:11:01Samira, please.

01:11:03You were always worth the risk.

01:11:05So, you're saying this was a personal failing on your part?

01:11:16Yes.

01:11:17And I'll accept the consequences.

01:11:20Just don't make Tucker your scapegoat.

01:11:27Then, as far as the Sentinels are concerned,

01:11:31this matter is resolved.

01:11:35Tucker Newsom

01:11:36has officially been cleared to play on Sunday.

01:11:53You could have told me the truth.

01:11:59You think I wanted this?

01:12:01To be his daughter and have every choice I make

01:12:03get measured against his mistake?

01:12:04No.

01:12:06But I thought you trusted me enough to tell me.

01:12:08I do trust you.

01:12:11I'm sorry.

01:12:13But you didn't have to take the fall for me.

01:12:15And they found out that he has a daughter who works with a pro athlete.

01:12:28With you.

01:12:29With you.

01:12:34You lied to save me.

01:12:37Yes, we're even.

01:12:40You don't have to kill me.

01:12:44I'm not your accountability partner anymore.

01:12:48Besides, you need to focus on the playoffs.

01:12:50No. Screw that.

01:12:58What now?

01:13:01Hello?

01:13:03Where's the butt down here?

01:13:04She actually bought it!

01:13:07All I had to say was that they'd kill me and boom!

01:13:11She's on the podium!

01:13:14I don't...

01:13:15Your piece of shit dad lied to me.

01:13:17He's not in debt.

01:13:21He's on the table.

01:13:28I don't know why I'm surprised.

01:13:30He has disappointed me my whole life.

01:13:35He sold you out, Samira.

01:13:37He lied to you.

01:13:39He's your love like leverage.

01:13:42I gave up everything for him.

01:13:45My name, my job, my future.

01:13:48And you saved mine.

01:13:51It has to count for something.

01:13:55It has to count for more than that.

01:13:58He thinks he wins just because you're clear to play.

01:14:02Because I let him back me into a corner.

01:14:05But we're gonna beat it as a game.

01:14:07It is a game.

01:14:09How?

01:14:12If I know one thing about Leon Rivers...

01:14:15He loves to hear himself talk.

01:14:18So we get him talking.

01:14:19You sure about this?

01:14:29No.

01:14:30But I'm doing it anyway.

01:14:35Hey.

01:14:36Can you bring it?

01:14:37We will record everything.

01:14:38Clean feed.

01:14:39My team back at the studio will record it all.

01:14:42And you're sure it won't glitch?

01:14:43This has to work.

01:14:44It will.

01:14:45I know I can't make right what I did.

01:14:46I know I can't make right what I did.

01:14:48And you're sure it won't glitch?

01:14:49This has to work.

01:14:50It will.

01:14:51And even luckier that I didn't choose to be.

01:14:52I know I didn't get right what I did.

01:14:55I'm really ashamed.

01:14:56I'm so sorry.

01:14:57You're just lucky I didn't press charges.

01:14:59And even luckier that I didn't do.

01:15:02We will record everything.

01:15:04It will record everything.

01:15:05Clean feed.

01:15:07My team back at the studio will record it all.

01:15:09And you're sure it won't glitch?

01:15:10This has to work.

01:15:11It will.

01:15:12I know I can't make right what I did.

01:15:15I'm really ashamed.

01:15:16I'm so sorry.

01:15:17You're just lucky I didn't press charges.

01:15:18And even luckier that I didn't beat you to death in that hotel room.

01:15:26You're live.

01:15:33Who's here?

01:15:36Alright. Showtime.

01:15:48I forgot this.

01:15:58You're late.

01:16:00You're disgusting.

01:16:02The fuck were you even doing here, huh? You still bitter? After everything I taught you?

01:16:07You have never been your real father to me. You threatened me? You lied? You said they'd kill us if Tucker didn't play.

01:16:14You believed it, didn't you?

01:16:15It doesn't matter.

01:16:18You used me.

01:16:20I survived. Same as always.

01:16:24Well, you're not going to survive this.

01:16:27Sweetheart. The League already bought you a little confession. Your golden boy's back in uniform.

01:16:34And me? I'm sitting on the payout of a lifetime. You should be thanking me.

01:16:41I lost everything because of you.

01:16:43I'm going to say it. Can I say it?

01:16:46But, you kept the team's biggest offensive weapon on the field.

01:16:51Everybody wins.

01:16:52I just better pray that your boyfriend delivers because if the sentence lose today, it won't just be my head on a chopping block. It'll be yours too.