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00:00:00Boo! Boo and Jusuf!
00:00:17Touchdown, Tuken Yusuf!
00:00:21God damn it!
00:00:25This is your fault! You're in Jeex!
00:00:28Walking curse, I should have known when your mother left!
00:00:32Bad luck's in your bones!
00:00:34What do you mean, my fault?
00:00:39That did you have the game?
00:00:41That touchdown just cost me my last hundred K!
00:00:46Your last hundred K?
00:00:48That was my life savings for my future, for-
00:00:51What?!
00:00:53I was saving up so I could do my internship with the Sentinels.
00:00:57It's my first day today.
00:01:02The Sentinels?!
00:01:05Do they know who you're the daughter of?
00:01:07Leon the Hitman Rivers?
00:01:11The linebacker paralyzed their EMVP with a dirty hit.
00:01:17And who is banned for life.
00:01:19We'll be seeing a different last name.
00:01:23You think a fake last name's gonna fool you anymore?
00:01:34You're my reverse.
00:01:36You're my flesh and blood.
00:01:40Pizza's cold.
00:01:41I'm gonna-
00:01:42I'm gonna-
00:01:46No.
00:01:48I am nothing like you.
00:01:49And I never will be.
00:01:51It's not like anyone's gonna miss you.
00:01:53You're a worthless loser.
00:01:56It doesn't mean I belong.
00:01:58Get the hell out of my house!
00:02:00Don't bother for your back, you grateful little bitch!
00:02:09If the Sentinels ever find out who I really am,
00:02:12I'll be blacklisted forever.
00:02:15I have to hide my identity.
00:02:17At any cost.
00:02:18To the haters!
00:02:24To the haters!
00:02:31Don't lose some!
00:02:35You suck!
00:02:44Oh!
00:02:48You suck!
00:02:53He's a mess.
00:02:55But messes make headlines.
00:02:57And headlines kill stadiums.
00:03:01We bring him in.
00:03:02Rehab his image.
00:03:04Make him look good.
00:03:06Make me look good.
00:03:08This isn't the first time that he's gotten into trouble like this.
00:03:13He's got anger management issues.
00:03:16And heat.
00:03:17The right story turns him from chaos into a comeback.
00:03:22More like a liability.
00:03:24Well that's what the morality clause is for.
00:03:27And the accountability partner.
00:03:28Damn.
00:03:39You tackle harder than half the league.
00:03:40Tucker, you son?
00:03:41Let me guess.
00:03:42You're a fan.
00:03:43She do trend every week.
00:03:44But not for football.
00:03:45Bar fights.
00:03:46Suspensions.
00:03:47An Instagram feed that reads like a five hour.
00:03:48Sponsor seems radioactive.
00:03:49So I'm guessing that's a hard no on the autograph at home.
00:03:57But if we pivot now, lean into redemption, vulnerability, a carefully curated comeback.
00:03:58You're not just back in the league.
00:03:59You're bigger than Travis Kelsey.
00:04:00Samir Richards.
00:04:01Samir Richards.
00:04:02Um, PR intern.
00:04:03Well shit.
00:04:04Most people just ask for a selfie.
00:04:06Welcome to the team.
00:04:07Intern.
00:04:08Welcome to the team.
00:04:09Intern.
00:04:10Hi.
00:04:11Hi.
00:04:12Hi.
00:04:13My mom.
00:04:14You're not just back at me. You're bigger than Travis Kelsey.
00:04:21Samir Ri...
00:04:23This is Richards. Um, PR, intern.
00:04:26Well, shit. Most people just ask for a selfie.
00:04:31Welcome to the team, intern.
00:04:44She just called me Radioactive.
00:05:02Well, well.
00:05:04You must be the charity hire.
00:05:06I'm Samir Ri...
00:05:07I know who you are.
00:05:09I told HR I needed a superstar, not a sentient STD with a LinkedIn profile.
00:05:25Mop it up.
00:05:30Better yet, lick it off the floor like the worthless gutter trash that you ever did.
00:05:39Also, those shoes...
00:05:42Tragic.
00:05:47Hi, Tom.
00:05:48No, no, no!
00:05:49Wait!
00:05:58We are blue.
00:06:00To have Tucker here.
00:06:01With the right support system, we believe he can help us win a championship.
00:06:07Which is why we've selected an accountability partner for him to keep him focused on football.
00:06:17Me.
00:06:18Okay!
00:06:29Sorry, I'm late.
00:06:31Uh, please...
00:06:33Don't mind her.
00:06:35She's barely house trained.
00:06:37But we're working on it.
00:06:38So, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted...
00:06:46I want her.
00:06:51You mean the intern?
00:06:57Excuse me?
00:06:59What do you say, partner?
00:07:01Hey, intern.
00:07:02Slow down.
00:07:03You can't just point at someone and make them your babysitter.
00:07:18I've always had a thing for my babysitters.
00:07:21Why me?
00:07:22I don't know.
00:07:24There was just something about you when we met before.
00:07:28So, you thought I looked pathetic and felt sorry for me?
00:07:32Great.
00:07:34Nope.
00:07:35I thought you looked like someone who doesn't put up with bullshit.
00:07:38And I come with a lot of it.
00:07:40So, what exactly did you expect me to do?
00:07:43Keep me out of the headlines.
00:07:45Unless the good ones.
00:07:46Let me stop you right there.
00:07:48I'm not your nanny.
00:07:50Or your emotional support human.
00:07:51Or your PR fairy godmother.
00:07:53I am a strategist.
00:07:55That means you don't speak, drink, post, or flirt sideways without my approval.
00:08:01Got it?
00:08:03You scared me a little.
00:08:11I kinda like it.
00:08:12You're welcome.
00:08:17My job isn't to follow you around with duct tape and a fire extinguisher.
00:08:21That actually sounds pretty fun.
00:08:24I am serious.
00:08:26So am I.
00:08:28We want the same thing.
00:08:29You keep me clean, you look like a PR genius.
00:08:32Win-win.
00:08:36And if you don't?
00:08:38We both go down.
00:08:42Hello?
00:08:55Saw you on the TV.
00:08:57New job.
00:08:58New clothes.
00:09:00New name.
00:09:02And suddenly you act like we're done.
00:09:05You don't get to erase me.
00:09:07We're not finished, Samira.
00:09:09Not.
00:09:11Even.
00:09:12Close.
00:09:16Oh.
00:09:18Look who's acting like she owns the place.
00:09:22You think you're special because he picked you?
00:09:26You're a temp with a clipboard.
00:09:30Office clutter and, oh my god, clearance heels?
00:09:34You do not belong here.
00:09:36I didn't ask for this.
00:09:37Oh, honey.
00:09:39I see what you're up to.
00:09:43But let me tell you who Tucker picks.
00:09:47Bombshells and boss bitches.
00:09:50And you are neither.
00:09:52Well, maybe he's tired of that type.
00:09:53Trust me.
00:09:55He's not.
00:09:57You are just the latest rehab prop in his redemption arc.
00:10:02And you'll be gone the minute his jersey sales spike like a bad case of herpes.
00:10:06Oh my god.
00:10:08So enjoy your little Cinderella moment.
00:10:12Because when midnight strikes, I'll be the one still holding his balls.
00:10:17Balls.
00:10:19And you, you'll still be in your dollar store blazer dumpster diving for day old Taco Bell.
00:10:26You finished?
00:10:28Oh, I'm just getting started.
00:10:31Hey intern.
00:10:35I almost forgot.
00:10:37Tucky Poo.
00:10:39Hi.
00:10:40We were just giving Samira a warm welcome.
00:10:46There's an owner's dinner tonight.
00:10:49Thought you could keep me accountable.
00:10:56They could wear this.
00:11:00I'm not an escort.
00:11:02I know.
00:11:03More like a chaperone.
00:11:05And I need to be at my best behavior.
00:11:06She doesn't even own evening wear.
00:11:09You'll embarrass yourself.
00:11:11Not in that she won't.
00:11:28You gonna stay in there all night?
00:11:29Oh.
00:11:52Well, damn intern.
00:11:54Remind me to pick out all your outfits, you know.
00:11:59Remind yourself to check the price tag next time.
00:12:02This costs more than my student wants.
00:12:05And let's get one thing straight.
00:12:07Tonight isn't about us.
00:12:09You're here to charm, smile, and not end up on page six.
00:12:15Hmm.
00:12:18If you're gonna stare at me like that, I might start to think you like me.
00:12:25This is strictly...
00:12:29...a business.
00:12:33Flows.
00:12:44We're gonna be late.
00:12:50We're gonna be late.
00:13:02Dr. Newsome.
00:13:04He's a locker room liability.
00:13:06He's not here to win games.
00:13:08He's here to keep TMZ in business.
00:13:09It's their job to stir the pie.
00:13:19But still.
00:13:21It's brutal.
00:13:23You do this long enough, and you start to believe the version of yourself of this, Ellen.
00:13:29Bad boy.
00:13:31Locker room cancer.
00:13:33Walking headline.
00:13:35Figured, screw it.
00:13:37Might as well just live up to the rep.
00:13:40And now?
00:13:42I don't know who the hell I'm trying to be, but I do know that if I mess up, it's over.
00:13:50Not just this contract.
00:13:53My career.
00:13:57You're not the only one trying to outrun a part of yourself.
00:13:59Part of yourself.
00:14:13Is that your new girlfriend, Tucker?
00:14:15Well, that's gonna take a while.
00:14:19That's his intern, PR Rehab.
00:14:22She won't last long.
00:14:23Good heavens, Mike, down!
00:14:25That's the prisoner's wife.
00:14:27That's why charity cases like her stay behind the rope.
00:14:29What?
00:14:31Oh, I'm not.
00:14:33What?
00:14:35No.
00:14:37The, the, the, the, the...
00:14:39Go, I'm not.
00:14:41Build it, the, the, the, the...
00:14:43It's all.
00:14:45Good heavens.
00:14:47My, the, the...
00:14:49I'm not.
00:14:51Oh, my, the, the, the...
00:14:53The, the, the.
00:14:55Look.
00:14:56Care to explain why the commissioner is demanding an apology and a new dress for his wife?
00:15:08She's clearly overwhelmed.
00:15:10She doesn't belong in these settings.
00:15:11I tried to tell you.
00:15:13We'll just miss your idea, Luson.
00:15:15Fix it, or I'll pull your contract.
00:15:18I'll resign.
00:15:20She's not going anywhere.
00:15:21You said I need to handle her.
00:15:27I chose her.
00:15:30She goes, I go.
00:15:34You're seriously going to jeopardize your comeback.
00:15:37For an interim.
00:15:40What can I say?
00:15:41I thrive on chaos.
00:15:50Hey, wait up!
00:15:51Michael.
00:15:55Sorry.
00:15:58We have to stop.
00:16:12Rivers.
00:16:14I thought you were watching the matrix.
00:16:20You're welcome.
00:16:20You're welcome.
00:16:20You're welcome.
00:16:20You're welcome.
00:16:21You're welcome.
00:16:21You're welcome.
00:16:21You're welcome.
00:16:21Tucker can't know who I really am.
00:16:26Do they know who you're the daughter of?
00:16:30Leon, the Hitman nurse?
00:16:34The linebacker who paralyzed every MVP with dirty hair.
00:16:40If he finds out, I lose this job, my future, everything.
00:16:45And I am back to waiting tables.
00:16:48Richards is my mom's maiden name.
00:16:50I use it sometimes.
00:16:52I guess it makes me feel closer to her.
00:16:57Sure.
00:16:59Makes sense.
00:17:01As long as you're not secretly in witness protection or something.
00:17:07Can I walk you to your car?
00:17:10I forgot something.
00:17:12You go ahead. I'll see you tomorrow.
00:17:20Hello?
00:17:36Hello?
00:17:38Hello?
00:17:50Oh.
00:17:56Oh, sorry.
00:18:02I didn't see anything.
00:18:04Okay. You can cry.
00:18:06Or you can suck it up and pretend you still have a career.
00:18:10And your dignity.
00:18:12Practically sell my credit score.
00:18:18Uh, how long?
00:18:20It's just...
00:18:22I got kicked out of my house.
00:18:30Yeah.
00:18:32I like your drinks.
00:18:34What?
00:18:36You moving in. With me.
00:18:38Tucker, no. That's not...
00:18:4024-7 means 24-7.
00:18:42You can't do your job if you're showering in a supply closet.
00:18:46It's more like a haunted boiler room.
00:18:50I appreciate it, but I don't need your pity.
00:18:52It's not pity.
00:18:54It's just practical.
00:18:56You can't keep me accountable if you're squatting in a tea locker room.
00:19:00Wow.
00:19:02It's...
00:19:04Your room is down the hall.
00:19:06First door on the left.
00:19:08Make yourself home.
00:19:10But don't touch anything in the fridge labeled to you.
00:19:12That means it's mine.
00:19:14Thanks. I can smell.
00:19:16Then we're gonna get along great.
00:19:18Roomie.
00:19:20Roomie.
00:19:22Yeah.
00:19:24Yeah.
00:19:26Yeah.
00:19:27I can smell.
00:19:28Then we're gonna get along great.
00:19:30Roomie.
00:19:32Roomie.
00:19:34Roomie.
00:19:36Roomie.
00:19:40Roomie.
00:19:42Roomie.
00:19:44Roomie.
00:19:46Roomie.
00:19:48Roomie.
00:19:50Roomie.
00:19:52Roomie.
00:19:53Roomie.
00:19:54Roomie.
00:19:56Oh Jesus.
00:19:58Sorry.
00:19:59I-I didn't know anyone was...
00:20:01It's my house. You're the one sneaking around like him.
00:20:06I wasn't sneaking. I was...hydrating.
00:20:19You could really use some better snacks.
00:20:22Take the cat.
00:20:24I wasn't staring, by the way.
00:20:27I never said you were.
00:20:29Good. Because I wasn't.
00:20:40Still not staring?
00:20:42Uh, you're...weaking. Sweat, you're, uh, it's...distracting.
00:20:51I'll try to be less distracting.
00:20:54Look. If we're gonna live together, we should probably set some ground rules.
00:21:04Was I a bad boy?
00:21:07Rule one. Shirts.
00:21:13I feel targeted.
00:21:15Rule two. No flirting.
00:21:20Okay. So, shirts are mandatory. No flirting.
00:21:26Anything else?
00:21:27I need this job.
00:21:31I don't have a backup plan or a trust fund or a safety net.
00:21:35So, this thing, whatever it is, if it starts getting in the way of the work...
00:21:44I walk.
00:21:46Okay.
00:21:47I mean it, Tucker.
00:21:49I believe you.
00:21:50I mean it, Tucker.
00:21:51I believe you.
00:21:52I'm gonna go to bed now.
00:22:11Good night.
00:22:13Well, if it isn't PowerPoint Barbie, how is our resident accountability partner, or wait, is it, um, handler with benefits?
00:22:39Aw.
00:22:45I mean, don't feel bad.
00:22:47We all play our part.
00:22:49Some guys cheer up on the sidelines.
00:22:52Others just, um, on the bench.
00:22:58Just doing my part to disinfect the desperation.
00:23:04Skank.
00:23:05You good?
00:23:28You so much is breathing in her direction again.
00:23:34The only person you're gonna be doing PR for on this team is the mascot.
00:23:38You can't possibly be taking her side.
00:23:40You know, she's just using you to get rich and famous.
00:23:43Save it, Jules.
00:23:44The only person here who's cloud chasing is you.
00:23:50This isn't over.
00:23:51What are you waiting for?
00:23:56Go!
00:23:57Walk!
00:23:58Let's get you changed out of that shirt.
00:23:59What are you doing?
00:24:00I'm gonna get you changed out of that shirt.
00:24:11that shirt.
00:24:28What are you doing?
00:24:29Giving you something dry to wear.
00:24:41What are you doing?
00:25:11I can fight my own battles.
00:25:20I know.
00:25:22But sometimes it's nice to know you don't have to.
00:25:25Well...
00:25:27Thanks.
00:25:32You, uh...
00:25:34You wear that dangerously well.
00:25:38Be careful.
00:25:42You're getting awfully close to flirty.
00:25:45I thought that was against the rules.
00:25:48It is.
00:26:06Guess that's our cue.
00:26:09Yeah.
00:26:11Guess so.
00:26:15Pack your bags.
00:26:16Excuse me?
00:26:17We've got a game in Vegas.
00:26:19Sunday.
00:26:20Team plan leads in an hour.
00:26:22I need you with me.
00:26:23Vegas?
00:26:24To the city.
00:26:25Neon, nightclubs, available tattoos.
00:26:26If there ever was a time I needed an accountability partner, it's there.
00:26:29I can handle the bright lights.
00:26:30I can handle the pressure.
00:26:31But if anyone finds out who I really am, I'm finished.
00:26:35If anyone finds out who I really am, I'm finished.
00:26:36I'm finished.
00:26:37I'm finished.
00:26:38Could I get the key to my room?
00:26:39Forgot to tell you.
00:26:40Hotels are revoked seats.
00:26:41Hotels are revoked seats.
00:26:42I'm finished.
00:26:44Hotels are revoked seats.
00:26:45I've been down to my apartment and I'm finished.
00:26:46I can run.
00:26:48I can handle the lights and I can handle the pressure.
00:26:51But if anyone finds out who I really am, I'm finished.
00:26:56You
00:27:06Could I get the key to my room forgot to tell you hotels over boats just one room
00:27:21I'll take the king you can take the couch generous
00:27:26I'm nothing if not chivalrous
00:27:29Okay, I have had apartments smaller than this room
00:27:34Some of the guys are hitting the strip couple of drinks blackjack just team bonding
00:27:40Team bonding is that what we're calling it now?
00:27:47You are not going anywhere
00:27:49Oh
00:27:54Really you're locking me in now if that's what it takes
00:28:04Go put on sweats and order room service you are getting hot tea and a 9 p.m. Bedtime
00:28:10And what if I misbehave
00:28:12Then I'll have to punish you
00:28:14And not be hungry
00:28:30What?
00:28:32You just accomplished something
00:28:37Oh
00:28:55What is it?
00:28:57Just the guys checking in
00:28:59You should probably get some sleep
00:29:05The glitter pit?
00:29:08You win the game tomorrow you are not going to a strip club
00:29:11And what are you gonna do?
00:29:12Stay up all night keeping watch on me?
00:29:15I know if I have to
00:29:18Suit yourself
00:29:19Oh
00:29:24Just so you know
00:29:30This is how I sleep since you probably just get used to it
00:29:38Great!
00:29:40Now I have to sleep in the same room as his apps
00:29:49I can get used to waking up like this
00:30:10But he doesn't know the truth about me
00:30:13Or the last name I'm hiding
00:30:14Which is exactly why I can't
00:30:15Which is exactly why I can't.
00:30:25So...
00:30:27That was a fun single.
00:30:29We slept. That's it.
00:30:45There's a breakfast buffet.
00:30:51Heard the protein pancakes are pretty sick.
00:30:53You'd eat drywall if it had enough protein in it.
00:30:57Drywall actually has a surprisingly good amino acid profile.
00:31:03Samira, didn't expect to see you in Vegas.
00:31:09Eli, what are you doing here?
00:31:11Who are you?
00:31:13I'm her ex.
00:31:21Oh no.
00:31:23If Eli reveals who my dad is,
00:31:25that's it. Game over.
00:31:27Eli, I...
00:31:29didn't know you were covering this game.
00:31:31Yeah, I got bumped up from the podcast
00:31:33to on camera this week.
00:31:35I guess I finally impressed someone.
00:31:37What are you doing here?
00:31:39I've been training for the Sentinels.
00:31:41Working with Tucker.
00:31:45What?
00:31:47You got a problem with that?
00:31:49No, not at all.
00:31:51I'm just surprised to see you trading your career ambitions for babysitting.
00:31:55Wow. And they let you be on camera with that personality.
00:31:59coming from a guy whose entire personality is catches awful.
00:32:07Okay, boys. I think that is enough testosterone for one of Fae.
00:32:13We should get something.
00:32:15You know, honestly,
00:32:17I'm surprised they even mentioned the building with your last name.
00:32:33Your ex, always like that?
00:32:35Yeah.
00:32:37He's a huge asshole.
00:32:39And what did he mean?
00:32:41About your last name?
00:32:49Team Bus departs in 15!
00:32:51You've got a game in a few hours.
00:32:55You need to stay focused.
00:32:57No distractions.
00:32:59There you go again.
00:33:01Always trying to control the story.
00:33:03That is literally my job.
00:33:15Club's already hopping.
00:33:17Going out?
00:33:27Some of the guys are grabbing drinks to celebrate the win.
00:33:29Nothing crazy.
00:33:37You left your own devices in Sin City?
00:33:39I don't think so.
00:33:41I'm coming.
00:33:43You want to keep an eye on me
00:33:45or you just don't want to miss out on some fun?
00:33:53I'm not here to have fun.
00:33:57We'll see about that.
00:33:59Intern.
00:34:15No promises.
00:34:17Fame is a burden I carry.
00:34:19Bravely.
00:34:21Do you dance or would that be too much fun?
00:34:23Depends.
00:34:25Are you going to try something stupid?
00:34:27Almost definitely.
00:34:29You want to try some stupid?
00:34:31I don't know.
00:34:35Stop!
00:34:36Doctor Newsom!
00:34:37Can I have your autograph?
00:34:39Keep it up.
00:34:51Tucker Newsome!
00:34:52Can I have your autograph?
00:34:55Give me two seconds.
00:34:56Do it, we'll be right back.
00:35:03You with the tight end?
00:35:06I'm good, thanks.
00:35:08That's not what I asked.
00:35:10I said I'm good.
00:35:12Hey, come on.
00:35:13Don't be like that.
00:35:15I'd like to see your tight end.
00:35:24What the hell is wrong with you, bitch?!
00:35:27Hitting a woman, not cool.
00:35:39What the hell?!
00:35:40I'm gonna have to call unnecessary roughness on that play. Apologize to her.
00:35:46Screw you!
00:35:48One, two.
00:35:49No!
00:35:49No!
00:35:54Are you okay?
00:35:56Hey!
00:35:57That's where I can see them!
00:36:00Yeah.
00:36:01And that is what you call the self.
00:36:03Self!
00:36:06You gotta be kidding me.
00:36:07It was self-defense.
00:36:08And now!
00:36:16Wait.
00:36:17Don't I know you?
00:36:18You bailed your old man out of this slammer.
00:36:20Like father, like daughter.
00:36:22Samira.
00:36:23What is he talking about?
00:36:24What is he talking about?
00:36:25The linebacker who paralyzed them.
00:36:29The MVP with a dirty head.
00:36:31Like father, like daughter.
00:36:32Yeah, your dad had a bit of a temper.
00:36:34He had a road rage incident.
00:36:36Some guy cut him off and he completely lost it.
00:36:54We've all been there.
00:36:59Usually I at least make it to the second date before I end up in jail.
00:37:04This is not a date.
00:37:06It'd be a pretty good story to tell the kids to have to watch.
00:37:13Video gets out of this. I'm finished.
00:37:16I didn't see anyone with their phones out.
00:37:19It'll think I'm somewhere.
00:37:21Good. People will see you defending an innocent woman from a violent creep.
00:37:26Do you think I'm a lost cause?
00:37:29No.
00:37:31I think you're used to people treating you like one.
00:37:34So you act like you are.
00:37:45Sorry for...pulling you into this mess.
00:37:49You did it.
00:37:51I walked right in.
00:37:53Eyes wide open.
00:37:56You made battle.
00:37:59You made battle.
00:38:00You made battle.
00:38:01You made battle.
00:38:02You made battle.
00:38:03You made battle.
00:38:04Wow.
00:38:05Look at you two.
00:38:07Just like prom night.
00:38:11Not that you'd know.
00:38:12Jules, how did you...
00:38:14You're welcome, by the way.
00:38:16You'll be out of here in a minute.
00:38:18You, on the other hand, can enjoy your complimentary night in the slammer.
00:38:25What?
00:38:28You're not even under contract with the team.
00:38:31I mean, you're an intern.
00:38:33Now, you're a liability.
00:38:35HR will reach out with an email in the morning.
00:38:39Spoiler alert, you're fired.
00:38:41She was defending yourself.
00:38:43And you were defending her.
00:38:44Blah, blah, blah.
00:38:47She's not staying here.
00:38:49Okay, well, I only brought enough cash for one of you, so...
00:38:53Okay.
00:38:54Then I stay too.
00:38:56Excuse me?
00:38:57If she goes down for this, so do I.
00:39:00You're really willing to blow up your career, your entire future for her?
00:39:04You're damn right I would.
00:39:07Either both of us walk out of here, or neither of us do.
00:39:17Fine.
00:39:18Have it your way.
00:39:21But just remember, what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.
00:39:34Oh.
00:39:42Well, that is a road trip I would like to forget.
00:39:47I still feel like I smoked up my most bad decisions.
00:39:52That jail cell.
00:39:54That was worse than the team locker room after two-a-days in the dead of August.
00:39:57When we get home, I need a shower. Like, an exorcism level shower.
00:40:07Just don't use all the hot water, please.
00:40:09I just have a home.
00:40:27Whoop!
00:40:29I can go.
00:40:30Go.
00:40:34You know there are eight bathrooms in the house, right?
00:40:36house, right? Yeah, but this one's the one. How do you know?
00:41:06Oh my god. Jesus. Why did it just turn into a cold plunge?
00:41:24Fancy mansion has a broken water heater. That looks good.
00:41:36It's Gus Marwood, the owner of the team. Why are you whispering?
00:41:55Gus! What a pleasant surprise. Tucker! Listen, hey, I know it's last minute,
00:42:03but I called in a favor and I got you. You booked on the number one football podcast.
00:42:08It'll be great for you to reintroduce yourself to your fans. The new and improved Tucker Newsome.
00:42:14A podcast? Yeah. Sure, let's do it. Great. Look, it's also streaming live on YouTube.
00:42:242 p.m. Soundworks downtown. Make me proud. Don't let me down.
00:42:29Mr. Newsome. They're ready for you in Studio B. Please follow me. Just stick to the talking points.
00:42:51I'll give the internet a reason to cancel you. It's gonna be 45 minutes of softballs. I got this.
00:43:02I'm her ex.
00:43:03And here he is, right on time.
00:43:12All right, folks. We're live here. Tucker Newsome, two-time pro bowler and brand new
00:43:32Seattle Sentinel. Thanks for joining us.
00:43:38Wouldn't miss it, man. Big fan of the pod.
00:43:43Let's get right into it. You've had an interest in a couple of years. How would you describe this chapter of your career?
00:43:50Focused. Humble. Hungry.
00:43:53Hmm. That's new. A lot of fans are surprised that the Sentinels are taking a chance on you. Some even saying it's a PR stunt. What do you think about that? It's fair?
00:44:04People can say what they want. I'm here to win games.
00:44:09The winning's never been your problem, has it? It's everything that happens off the field. Let's talk about the suspensions.
00:44:18A lot of fights and fights. I mean, one of the most talented tight ends in the league. Also the most volatile. People like to call you the league's favorite cautionary town.
00:44:31I've made mistakes. I've owned them. And I'm doing the work to be better.
00:44:37Last week at the Vegas nightclub. Was that part of the work?
00:44:50Was that another example of your temper getting better?
00:44:53Thought I was here to talk about football.
00:44:56Can we take five?
00:45:19Tucker, stop. Tucker, wait. Stop.
00:45:23This is a trap.
00:45:26He's not interviewing me. He's trying to humiliate me.
00:45:28I know. But that is exactly why you cannot lose it in there.
00:45:32You heard what you said.
00:45:33I did.
00:45:35But if you fire back you wins.
00:45:39If you keep your cool, you walk out of here the guy people root for again.
00:45:43Give me your phone.
00:45:45What?
00:45:46Trust me.
00:45:54Look it soon.
00:45:59I'll sit behind the glass and I'll talk you through it.
00:46:02You don't have to go through this alone.
00:46:05Let me help.
00:46:06All right, we are back! Tucker, Lucy, where were we?
00:46:25Move. Shoulders down. First question, deflect. Then redirect.
00:46:31You asked about Vegas. Yes, there was an incident. And I would do the exact same thing again if someone laid a hand on a woman in front of me.
00:46:41So, no regrets.
00:46:44Nope. Gratitude. This is your growth arc. Give them the headline you want.
00:46:51I've made mistakes, but I'm learning. And I have people in my life now who push me to be better. Not just as a player, but as a man.
00:47:01He's rattled. Yes.
00:47:06You can keep judging. I'm just going to keep moving forward.
00:47:11You were incredible in there. You were incredible. We made a pretty good team, didn't we? I could get used to that. What? You. Tell me what to do.
00:47:38Let's do.
00:47:45All my life I was looking for a sign. Wasn't sure where to find a peace of mind.
00:48:04Oh.
00:48:11Star? Diane's sleeping with the intern? Now that's a scandal.
00:48:16Pepper, don't!
00:48:18I should knock your teeth out!
00:48:20Try me, Issam. You lay a hand on me. And this isn't just a front page story. This is a lawsuit, too.
00:48:27If you want a story, I'll give you one.
00:48:30Okay, I'm listening.
00:48:32Get the hell out of my house! And don't bother coming back, you ungrateful little bitch!
00:48:39Land Rippers. Disgrace NFA Championship MVP. Ban for life for nearly killing a player on the field.
00:48:48Well, I know where he's been hiding. And he is in a new kind of trouble. Indeed, with the betting syndicate. Big names, big debt.
00:48:58That's quite the scoop. Delete the photos, and you have yourself an exclusive.
00:49:05Deal. No pictures here.
00:49:07What the hell was that?
00:49:13That was me saving my career.
00:49:20No, that was you knowing way too much about Leon Rivers. How?
00:49:28I wrote my senior thesis on him. PR major, crisis comms. This case is textbook, fame, violence, media spin, total brain meltdown. I know every ugly detail.
00:49:40Well, you saved my ass. Again, we need to be more careful.
00:49:47Right.
00:49:49You were just my accountability partner. That's it. No more late night, heart to hearts, no more mixed signals.
00:49:56We are just two people who are forced to be on the same team.
00:49:59Understood.
00:50:00I'm late for practice. You can take an Uber back to the office.
00:50:05Hello?
00:50:14So, my own daughter sold me out.
00:50:18You're gonna be sorry, you pathetic fucking cockroach!
00:50:23You've got a charity event tonight. 7pm, downtown, breast cancer awareness. Media will be there.
00:50:42Of course they will be.
00:50:44Which means I'll be there too. To manage optics. Nothing more.
00:50:49Fine.
00:50:52Good.
00:50:53Great.
00:50:54Smile. Let's try to avoid any controversy tonight.
00:51:09Well, well, well. Look who it is. Our golden boy.
00:51:16Made up nice.
00:51:19Well, I'm committed to turning the page, boss.
00:51:22Let's see how long that lasts.
00:51:24He's actually been nothing but a professional. A model representative of the team.
00:51:29So far. We all know it's only a matter of time before he screws up again.
00:51:35Enjoy the evening.
00:51:38I don't believe that.
00:51:44Well, you know what they say.
00:51:46The zebra can't change its stripes.
00:51:50Well, look who it is.
00:51:53Long time no see.
00:51:58Long time no see.
00:51:59I didn't realize you were covering this.
00:52:01Oh, yeah. Last minute Simon.
00:52:03Charity sentiment overpriced champagne.
00:52:05Plus people love redemption arc.
00:52:07I've been watching the numbers on the podcast interview.
00:52:09Higher than any other episode we've done this season.
00:52:12Oh, you mean despite your best efforts the bait me into blowing it.
00:52:16That's fair.
00:52:17That's fair.
00:52:18I might have been a little aggressive.
00:52:20Try to get you to crack, but you didn't.
00:52:22I guess he's not the story you want him to.
00:52:24It's becoming clear.
00:52:26Whatever you're doing to rehab his image, it's working.
00:52:30What's your angle?
00:52:31Believe it or not, I know what I've lost.
00:52:34I expected you to be a train wreck and your head is planted right at the station.
00:52:40Ladies and gentlemen.
00:52:43Thank you for joining us tonight in support of breast cancer research.
00:52:47The auction begins shortly.
00:52:49And for the first time ever, we're doing something a little different.
00:52:53Tonight's auction won't feature art or wine or vacation homes.
00:52:57Because tonight we're auctioning off the players.
00:53:05Because tonight we're auctioning off the players.
00:53:08That's right folks, tonight's prize isn't a vintage bottle of Chateau Margaux.
00:53:24It's a dinner date with the city's finest.
00:53:27And by fine, we mean really fine.
00:53:30First up, you know him, you love him.
00:53:33He has more touchdowns than the rest this month.
00:53:36Please welcome number 88, Tucker Newsome.
00:53:39Welcome Tucker, looking very handsome.
00:53:51Tell us, what makes you the ideal date for one lucky bidder tonight?
00:53:55I'm Peng Choo, and I don't check my phone at dinner.
00:53:58Unless it's CSB.
00:54:04A man who's present. We love it.
00:54:07Okay, lightning round. Dine in or take out?
00:54:11Cooking for two. I try.
00:54:14Tattooed or no?
00:54:16I guess. All earned.
00:54:18Boxers wear briefs.
00:54:22I guess.
00:54:23I have to win the auction to find out.
00:54:30And one last thing before the bidding begins.
00:54:33Ladies, you didn't think we'd let him off the stage without making him work a little harder for it, did you?
00:54:40It is for charity after all.
00:54:42Hit it!
00:54:43And two.
00:54:44Yeah!
00:54:45You ready?
00:54:46What's up, dude?
00:54:47Let's go!
00:54:48Woo!
00:54:49Woo!
00:54:50Woo!
00:54:51Woo!
00:54:52Woo!
00:54:53All right, come here.
00:54:54Open up!
00:54:55Woo!
00:54:56Woo!
00:54:57Woo!
00:54:58Woo!
00:55:00Woo!
00:55:01Woo!
00:55:02Woo!
00:55:03Woo!
00:55:04Woo!
00:55:05Woo!
00:55:06Woo!
00:55:07Woo!
00:55:08Woo!
00:55:096, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6.
00:55:11Woo!
00:55:12Woo!
00:55:13Woo!
00:55:14Woo!
00:55:15Woo!
00:55:16Woo!
00:55:17Woo!
00:55:18Woo!
00:55:19Woo!
00:55:20Woo!
00:55:21Woo!
00:55:22Woo!
00:55:23Woo!
00:55:24Woo!
00:55:25Woo!
00:55:26Woo!
00:55:27Woo!
00:55:28Woo!
00:55:29Woo!
00:55:30Woo!
00:55:31Woo!
00:55:32Woo!
00:55:33Woo!
00:55:34Woo!
00:55:35Woo!
00:55:36Woo!
00:55:37Woo!
00:55:38Woo!
00:55:39Woo!
00:55:40Okay, ladies, the bidding begins at $1,000.
00:56:07Do I hear one?
00:56:09Yep.
00:56:10$1,000, do I hear one five?
00:56:14Right here, right here.
00:56:16$1,500, $2,000?
00:56:18Me.
00:56:20$2,000, $2,500, do I hear three?
00:56:26$3,000.
00:56:27Okay.
00:56:29I'm fine.
00:56:31Do I hear five?
00:56:33Right here, $5,000.
00:56:37Going once, going twice.
00:56:39$10,000.
00:56:47Well, well.
00:56:48$10,000 from Miss Jules Lancaster.
00:56:52I've got it.
00:56:54Do I hear $11,000?
00:56:56$10,000 going once.
00:56:58Going twice.
00:57:01Sold.
00:57:01You better cancel your plans, Tucky.
00:57:07You're mine tonight.
00:57:20You look like you could use some company.
00:57:22Thanks.
00:57:27I guess watching your fake boyfriend get auctioned off to your real enemy wasn't exactly the plan tonight.
00:57:32He's not my fake anything.
00:57:35We work together.
00:57:36That's it.
00:57:38Sorry.
00:57:38That was a bad joke.
00:57:39I was just trying to lighten the mood.
00:57:42He didn't even look back.
00:57:43Maybe he did.
00:57:45Maybe he just missed it.
00:57:47He walked right past me.
00:57:49Right out the door together.
00:57:52You know, if you want to talk or drink and forget about the night, I'm still a pretty good listener.
00:58:00You sure you're not just trying to get the next exclusive on Tucker?
00:58:04Not tonight.
00:58:05Just one drink.
00:58:10Just one.
00:58:15To old friends, new beginnings.
00:58:35Well, that hit fast.
00:58:51Are you okay?
00:58:53Um, I just, uh, I think I need to lay down.
00:58:57All right.
00:58:58Come on.
00:58:58There's a quiet room just off to the lobby.
00:59:00I'll take you there.
00:59:00Okay.
00:59:05What are you doing?
00:59:22I miss you, Sammy.
00:59:24We were so good together.
00:59:25Stop!
00:59:26It could be like when we first met.
00:59:29We couldn't keep our hands off each other, did you?
00:59:31No!
00:59:33No!
00:59:34Get your hands off!
00:59:35What the hell?
00:59:38We were in the middle of something.
00:59:40Tucker?
00:59:42You sick son of a bitch!
00:59:44You sick son of a bitch!
00:59:46Oh!
00:59:50Check.
00:59:51Check.
01:00:05What?
01:00:06What happened?
01:00:17You were drugged.
01:00:20Eli.
01:00:20What about your date with Jules?
01:00:23How did you...
01:00:24Didn't happen.
01:00:25Took her home.
01:00:26Dropped her off.
01:00:27I was just trying to make you jealous.
01:00:31Childish move.
01:00:31But the truth is...
01:00:35There was only one person I was up on that stage stripping for.
01:00:41You came back for me.
01:00:44Always.
01:00:44Goodbye.
01:00:53Hello.
01:00:54Hey, everybody.
01:01:01I was good.
01:01:03Bye.
01:01:04Bye.
01:01:04Morning.
01:01:19Hi.
01:01:26What is it?
01:01:29I shouldn't be here.
01:01:30Too late for that.
01:01:32You are?
01:01:32Just tell him the truth about who you really are.
01:01:37If he cares about you, it won't matter.
01:01:45It was great.
01:01:53An embarrassment.
01:01:55He torched his career, hurt people, dragged the game through the mud.
01:01:59That guy makes me sick.
01:02:02Sorry.
01:02:06You were saying?
01:02:08She said, please a cautionary tale.
01:02:12I would never want to do anything to jeopardize your comeback.
01:02:20Hey.
01:02:21Don't look away from this.
01:02:24From me.
01:02:25Whatever happens, we can deal with it.
01:02:30I'm making a mistake.
01:02:33Maybe.
01:02:35Just mind the mag.
01:02:36I'm making a mistake.
01:02:40I don't know.
01:02:44I'm making a mistake.
01:02:46This is okay.
01:02:51You ready to experience greatness?
01:03:21Just promise me you're not going to start making me do push-ups.
01:03:30That can't be good.
01:03:43Gus?
01:03:44You been online today?
01:03:47No, why?
01:03:48You fucked up, Mason.
01:03:50I told you.
01:03:51It was just a matter of time.
01:03:53Oh my god.
01:03:57What the hell is this?
01:04:02How?
01:04:03I don't understand.
01:04:05Maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off next time.
01:04:06Maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off next time.
01:04:21You're sleeping with the intern?
01:04:22You violated your morality clause, so you're suspended indefinitely.
01:04:28I'm sorry.
01:04:29I'm sorry.
01:04:30I'm sorry.
01:04:31I'm sorry.
01:04:32I'm sorry.
01:04:33I'm sorry.
01:04:34I'm sorry.
01:04:35I'm sorry.
01:04:36I'm sorry.
01:04:37I'm sorry.
01:04:38I'm sorry.
01:04:39I'm sorry.
01:04:40I'm sorry.
01:04:41I'm sorry.
01:04:42I'm sorry.
01:04:44I'm sorry for checking tales.
01:04:48I'm sorry.
01:04:49I'm comp offended indefinitely.
01:04:50this is because of me no this is because someone's trying to ruin me and they used you to do it
01:05:00they think that i'm the same screw up that i used to be
01:05:05i'm trying to protect everything that i worked for and burn it down i should go
01:05:10you don't have to leave samira you didn't do anything wrong you walk out that door they win
01:05:40what the hell do you want from me sit down
01:05:55you just signed your old man's death warrant
01:05:59wasn't my fault you think i wanted this to happen what i think doesn't matter what matters is there's
01:06:05seven figures riding on the sentinels winning this weekend's playoff game and now their number one
01:06:11red zone threat is suspended if tucker doesn't play they kill me that's not my problem it is now
01:06:22because if i go down they're not just coming for me they're coming for you and him
01:06:36this is because of your mistakes again you can't build everything your money your career your life
01:06:48and now you expect me to fix it do you have any idea what it's taken for me to get this far
01:06:54i changed my name buried who i was i spent years proving that i am not you that i'm better than
01:06:59your screw-ups you expect me to blow it all up just to keep you breathing yeah that's right i'm i'm the
01:07:09only family you got
01:07:10i'm so tired of cleaning up your messes i built this life on my own every step of it no one handed it to me
01:07:22i'm sure as hell didn't gamble it away you're done
01:07:31what could i even do publicly take the ball for the video
01:07:35say it was you who seduced him he tried to stop it you lied about your identity you manipulated him
01:07:44whatever it takes just clear his name get him back from the field
01:07:52you want me to destroy my reputation for a man you've never even met
01:07:56i don't want to make it to next one day with a wolf
01:08:09the team's holding a press conference tomorrow
01:08:11so sorry about your leaked tape i can't imagine who would have had a reason to do something so
01:08:35awful you think this is a game i think it's a business and you're not exactly mvp material these days
01:08:44you set me up
01:08:48i gave you an out but you chose her
01:08:53my career please you were holding a lit match the entire time just poured some gasoline on it
01:09:00it thank you all for coming the sentinels organization takes its code of conduct very
01:09:12seriously after reviewing the footage and the timeline of the events we've reached a decision
01:09:19regarding mr newsome's future with the team effective immediately
01:09:30if you're gonna drag someone through the mud make sure it's the right person
01:09:39miss richards this isn't it's miss rivers actually leon rivers is my father
01:09:50and the truth is that video it wasn't tucker's mistake
01:09:54it was mine i was the one who crossed the line i pursued him and i lied about who i was
01:10:03i let things get personal and i compromised my role with this organization
01:10:10he tried to keep things professional i didn't so if anyone should face the consequences for what happened
01:10:18it's me
01:10:24samira please you don't have to do that
01:10:27yes i do you saved me that night in more ways than one
01:10:35i won't let you lose everything for doing the right thing
01:10:38we all say we want players who are good men who protect women who stand up when it counts
01:10:47and that is exactly what tucker newsome did
01:10:51and i won't let that get buried under spin and scandal
01:10:56samira please you were always worth the risk
01:11:00so you're saying this was a personal failing on your part yes and i'll accept the consequences
01:11:15just don't make tucker your scapegoat
01:11:17and as far as the sentinels are concerned this matter is resolved tucker newsome has officially
01:11:33been cleared to play on sunday
01:11:47you could have told me the truth you think i wanted this to be his daughter and have every
01:11:57choice i make it measured against his mistake no but i thought you trusted me enough to tell me
01:12:03i do trust you i'm sorry but you didn't have to take the fall for me
01:12:10yes i did my father called he's indeed owes money to people you don't want to owe
01:12:20and they found out that he has a daughter who works with a pro athlete with you
01:12:24you lied to save me i guess we're even now
01:12:37you don't have to kill me
01:12:39i'm not your accountability partner anymore
01:12:42besides you need to focus on the playoffs no screw that
01:12:48what now
01:12:57hello
01:13:00she actually bought it
01:13:03all i had to say was that they kill me
01:13:07she's on the podium
01:13:10i don't your piece of dad lied to you
01:13:13he's not in debt
01:13:16he's on the paper
01:13:24i don't know why i'm surprised he has disappointed me my whole life
01:13:30he sold you out samira he lied to you
01:13:34need your love like leverage
01:13:35i gave up everything for him
01:13:40my name my job my future
01:13:44and you saved mine
01:13:47it has to count for something
01:13:50it has to count for more than that
01:13:54he thinks he wins just because you're clear to play
01:13:57because i let him back me into a corner
01:13:59but we're going to beat it at his own game
01:14:04how
01:14:07if i know one thing about leon rivers
01:14:10he loves to hear himself talk
01:14:14so we get him talking
01:14:14you sure about this
01:14:38no
01:14:39but i'm doing it anyway
01:14:40we'll record everything
01:14:52clean feed
01:14:53my team back at the studio will record it all
01:14:57and you're sure it won't glitch
01:14:59this has to work
01:15:00it will
01:15:04i know i can't make right what i did
01:15:06i'm really ashamed i'm so sorry
01:15:12you're just lucky i didn't press charges
01:15:15i'm even luckier that i didn't beat you to death in that hotel room
01:15:21you're alive
01:15:28he's here
01:15:31all right show time
01:15:36you're late
01:15:55you're disgusting
01:15:57fuck what have you been doing here huh
01:15:58you still bitter after everything i taught you
01:16:02you have never been your real father to me
01:16:04you threatened me you lied
01:16:06you said they'd kill us if tucker didn't play
01:16:09you believed it didn't you
01:16:11that's what mattered
01:16:13you used me
01:16:15i survived
01:16:17same as always
01:16:19well you're not going to survive this
01:16:22sweetheart
01:16:23the league already bought your little confession
01:16:25your golden boys back in uniform
01:16:27and me
01:16:31i'm sitting on the payout of a lifetime
01:16:34you should be thanking me
01:16:37because of you
01:16:41but you kept the team's biggest offensive weapon on the field
01:16:46everybody wins
01:16:49i just better pray that your boyfriend delivers because if the sentinels lose today
01:16:55it won't just be my head on the chopping block
01:17:00it'll be yours too
01:17:02it sounded an awful lot like a threat to me
01:17:07it's not a threat
01:17:09it's a promise
01:17:09yes we got
01:17:16we got
01:17:19hello police i need to report a crime
01:17:22the sentinels are down by three
01:17:24one final drive
01:17:26this is it
01:17:28it's a threat
01:17:33whoo
01:17:41crazy
01:17:42I'm going down, down, down, down.
01:18:02I can't do something, you fucking hero!
01:18:05Yes!
01:18:06Leon Rivers, you're under arrest for conspiracy, wire fraud and rocketeering.
01:18:12Wait, wait, wait, what?
01:18:33Set me up!
01:18:34You set me up!
01:18:41You canardy little bitch!
01:18:43Let go of me!
01:18:46You don't understand if my life didn't go get into it!
01:18:50I did what I had to do!
01:18:52You are doing what you always do!
01:18:54Lying, cheating, using me!
01:18:57I've done a lot of stupid things in my life!
01:18:59You...
01:19:00You were my biggest mistake!
01:19:06You played your last down!
01:19:09Oh!
01:19:10Oh!
01:19:11Oh!
01:19:12You're under arrest!
01:19:13Don't let me go!
01:19:14Don't let me go!
01:19:15Oh!
01:19:17Nice hit!
01:19:18Blind phai blitz.
01:19:19Never saw me coming up.
01:19:21No.
01:19:22Neither do they.
01:19:28Tucky-foo!
01:19:29Oh!
01:19:30We did it!
01:19:32We didn't do anything.
01:19:33You tried to sabotage us.
01:19:35Oh!
01:19:36That was just added motivation.
01:19:39Tucker Newsome.
01:19:44Congratulations.
01:19:45I was wrong about you.
01:19:47And you.
01:19:49You're fired.
01:19:50What?!
01:19:52Samira.
01:19:54You've been promoted to head of team PR.
01:19:57You burned.
01:20:01I...I don't know what to say.
01:20:02Just say you'll show up Monday with a smile on your face.
01:20:07I will.
01:20:10This is a mistake!
01:20:18You know...
01:20:19I was thinking...
01:20:23Maybe you could be my permanent accountability partner.
01:20:27I'll see you later.
01:20:28I'll see you later.
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