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00:01Don't bet your life on luck.
00:02With you watching my back, I don't even need luck.
00:04Elise!
00:08I've got them. Rest easy.
00:11Are you ready to sign the damn papers?
00:13Valor is not for sale.
00:14My father built this place with what was left.
00:17Don't!
00:19Miss Harlow brought people.
00:21We want a public match.
00:23Your instructors against ours.
00:25Valor's done. Shut it down!
00:27Who said Valor's out of people?
00:30How is that possible? Who is this woman?
00:32The way she moves, doesn't she remind you of Shadow?
00:34That was just one round. The game is far from over.
00:38Next up, shooting competition.
00:39I'm not trying to be cruel, but all of you combined, you're still not beating me.
00:43And if Valor wins, what's on the table?
00:46I walk away from this place and never come back.
00:48Elise, please.
00:49I don't bet my life on luck.
00:53That's impossible.
00:55Who the hell are you? Valor's janitor.
01:24Hostages at your two o'clock. Five total, but there are seven hostiles around you. Intel was wrong. Fall back.
01:31If I leave now, the rest won't survive either.
01:34The floor has almost no cover. Seven of them can surround you in under a minute.
01:38Enough from me.
01:44Please, please don't kill me!
01:45Drop your weapon or she dies!
01:47You like guns? Then keep your eyes on it.
01:57Area secured. Come up to rescue the hospital.
02:01Damn good work, Elise. You just turned a dead end into a total win, all by yourself.
02:06That's why you're Shadow. Best field operator in Phantom Squad.
02:09But next time, don't go cowboy on me.
02:12Here we go again.
02:14Don't bet your life on luck.
02:15You say that every single time.
02:17Relax. With you watching my back, I don't even need luck.
02:21Keep that focus.
02:22We wrap this up, and that Phantom Squad citation is yours.
02:25You've earned it.
02:26Though, I think I'm done after this.
02:29Where's this coming from?
02:33The accident last year took my wife.
02:37Derek's never gonna walk the way he used to.
02:40Cora's still so young. They need me home.
02:43I wanna be there for them, and someone's gotta run the center.
02:48They're lucky to have you.
02:49Come by the center when you're on leave.
02:51The kids have been asking about the legendary Shadow for months.
02:55Yeah, alright.
02:56Elise!
02:57I-
02:57I-
03:12Remember, don't bet your life on luck.
03:15I-
03:17I-
03:23Today, we stand here to honor a hero.
03:28Finally get to meet your idol, huh? You nervous?
03:33Phantom Squad's best solo operator. She's everybody's hero, not just mine.
03:39And I'm not leaving without that signature.
03:43For her actions in overseas counter-terror operations, and her decisive role in neutralizing the June 25th hostage crisis,
03:50Shadow is hereby awarded the Phantom Squad's highest commomendation.
03:56Shadow, please forward and receive your citation.
04:14One year ago today, Phantom Squad's legendary operator Shadow declined all honors and vanished.
04:20Sources close to the unit believe her disappearance is connected to the death of her partner.
04:26I owe you, Frank.
04:30I've got them.
04:33Rest easy.
04:44The floor's a mess.
04:47You blind?
04:51That's the janitor. I've seen her staring at Mr. Alston more than once.
04:59You hiding a photo of Mr. Albright?
05:01You're the janitor. What exactly do you think you're doing mooning over him?
05:15You think you can just dodge me?
05:17Coach Foster, you have a training session. Stay out of it!
05:21What's going on here?
05:35Mr. Albright, we didn't expect you back until Friday.
05:38Schedule changed. We're early. Shouldn't you all be in training right now?
05:42On our way now.
05:47I've got this.
05:49Back to work.
06:00Which one of you is Derek? Tell him to get out here.
06:10I'm here on behalf of Meridian Group on the acquisition. Get Derek out here.
06:18Meridian Group? We're doing fine. Why would they want to acquire us?
06:22Meridian Group doesn't acquire. They colonize. If they move on you, you're done.
06:26I'm Derek. Whatever this is, take it to my office.
06:29Cora, go play for a bit.
06:32It's Meridian Group's deal. They're bad news. There was another training center, Thunderstroke, that turned them down. The owner died
06:38in a car accident a week later, and nobody looked into it.
06:41It hit the news for about a day, then just disappeared. Comments were shut down. Mr. Albright's in real trouble
06:47here.
06:48Elise, stop! These aren't people you can mess with. Elise!
06:56Derek, Ms. Harlod sent me for an answer. Are you ready to sign the damn papers?
07:00I've been clear from the start. Valor stays with me.
07:15The office doesn't need cleaning today. Get out.
07:18Just doing my job, sir.
07:22Even your janitor has an attitude problem.
07:25Let me show you how Ms. Harley handles insubordinations. Consider it a courtesy.
07:31Back off. My answer is still no. Valor is not for sale.
07:39Sign it now, or don't. But when Ms. Harlow handles this herself, you won't be able to protect anyone.
07:45My father bled for this country. He built this place with what was left.
07:51I'm not letting you turn Valor into a front for your dirty laundry. Get out of my office. Now!
07:57Gave everything for his country.
08:03That just means he was stupid enough to let it happen.
08:06Don't!
08:31That move she just made...
08:39that's tactical movement touch what isn't yours
08:49you crazy beach keep your mouth shut before i make you
08:55this is valor's house are you leaving on your own or do i have to make you
09:06fine when miss harlow gets here don't come crying to me when this place shuts down
09:16that was thank you but don't do that again it's not worth the risk
09:21derek you okay i'm fine she helped her we have three instructors at this center
09:29when did a janitor become the one handling things look at her you really think someone like that
09:35could handle herself brett would put her down in one hit don't underestimate women shadow's a woman
09:40ten of me wouldn't be enough shadow's in a completely different league you're going to
09:45compare a janitor to her hey janitor you even know who shadow is ring any bells enough we've got a
09:54situation meridian isn't going to let this go they'll come back with something worse
09:59my guess she sends people to make trouble let them come they show up we put them down
10:04don't make it simple meridian group is like a snake they don't come straight at you
10:10where's cora did any of you see her on your way in
10:12no no go find her now
10:17mr albright this is gina harlow from meridian group
10:21since your staff was so physical with my associate i thought i'd invite your sister over
10:27for a visit instead
10:37what did you do to cora breathe derek she's having the time of her life
10:41don't take my word for it check your messages
10:49what's the rush let us finish our cake
10:52i'm coming to get her right now
10:54i'll drop her off myself and derek i'm bringing a little something extra for you to sign
11:02that beach is playing with us
11:07where's the janitor where'd she go
11:13that was my fault
11:17i should have been watching
11:20but i promise i will bring her back
11:24they're here the meridian group the whole convoy
11:42derek
11:44ms harlow decided you were worth a personal visit try to look great
12:04where's cora
12:08are you okay did anyone hurt you
12:10that lady really wanted me to eat her cake
12:13i didn't want her cake
12:15you're okay go rest i'll come see you tonight stay with her
12:21don't be so dramatic mr albright she's home she's fed and she's in one piece
12:25consider it a show of good faith we all know what you want gina you want to take this place
12:29and we
12:29said no so you put a kid in the middle of it you're sick we tried the velvet glove this
12:33morning you
12:33spit on it now you get the fist you should be begging us for a buyout before we pave over
12:37this dump brett
12:42you're all so sensitive i haven't even shown you the gift yet
12:48what do you actually want word is valor runs the best mma marksman and tactical programs in the area
12:56miss harlow brought people we want a public match your instructors against ours one-on-one across all three
13:04disciplines that's it just a friendly competition yes it's just a competition but when valor's finest
13:09get dismantled in their own backyard on camera tell me who's going to trust you with their training
13:15ever again i know exactly what your instructors are worth gina you think we're scared of meridian
13:21only one way to find out
13:28are you kidding me since when are they meridian coaches you people go digging in the gutter for
13:35this weren't they all brought into the phantom squad reserves last year phantom squad reservals
13:42working for meridian the plot thickens that's soul three-time back-to-back state mma
13:48champion brett lost to him one and ron's tactics are dirty as they come got in your head before
13:53didn't he you know never again that woman is luna she and i tied at the regional marksman competition
14:00so mr albright still want to do this
14:11you didn't come here to compete you came here to start something take your people and get off valor's
14:16property oh yeah and if we did you should have taken miss harlow's offer when you had the chance
14:22too late to back out now come on in everyone miss harlow's got a story for you today i came
14:27here to
14:28keep your father's legacy alive make this place actually matter but looking at it now it's already
14:32dying mr albright is it true valor refusing the challenge because your instructors can't handle it
14:38frank albright died in the line of duty and you turn it into a marketing opportunity
14:43that's a lie those three aren't why won't valor accept the challenge mr albright was your father's
14:48sacrifice stage for publicity can you answer that that's impressive as harlow bringing in three phantom
14:52squad reservatives buying off the press and smearing my father's legacy all for a piece of valor you
14:56really did go all out save the speech you're a loser derrick confess to the cameras now or wait until
15:01we embarrass you so badly you'll never show your face again choose your poison they're gonna kill each
15:06other mr albright say the word i've been here since day one i go up there and i finish it
15:12they
15:12don't get to talk about this place like that they're stronger than us across the board that's
15:16exactly what they're counting on don't play their game then we walk into it mr frank was everything
15:21to me i'm not standing here while they drag his name through the dirt i'm in count me in two
15:26they
15:27don't get to do this i'm in count me in yeah let's do this you watching this frank your people
15:34are
15:34something else tactically we're outmatched but i'm with valor let's fight you heard the
15:40mr albright nobody's forcing your hand here valor accepts wonderful courage suits you mr albright
16:00let's start with maa
16:08soul is a power fighter his weakness is speed your only shot is to go first and go hard
16:13don't give him a chance to reset got it
16:18what are you doing here you're just the janitor go find somewhere else to be
16:29brett you lost me once and you came back for more
16:33don't get too comfortable sol three years is a long time i'm not that guy anymore
16:38take him apart coach vega show them what the strongest gym in the state looks like come on brett
16:48brett's actually pushing him back i didn't think he could hang with soul like this
16:52maybe we've got this something's wrong you think those idiots actually believe brett's winning
16:58soul always does this makes you think you're in it and drops you so i'll stop wasting time on this
17:08don't stop running come on that's all you got now show's open
17:34don't stop running come on come on come on come on
17:40Get up!
17:53Brett!
18:03What the hell?
18:05We threw in the towel!
18:07Ref!
18:07Counts when the towel hits the ground.
18:18That's one for us, Mr. Albright.
18:22Boss, I'm sorry. I...
18:23Get yourself checked out first.
18:24I'll give you one more chance.
18:26Sign the acquisition papers now,
18:28and Valor walks away with its dignity intact.
18:30Winning or losing, it doesn't change a thing.
18:33Valor's position is fixed.
18:35Position? You're in a position to talk about that right now?
18:37This place could burn to the ground,
18:38and I still wouldn't hand it to you.
18:41Then we keep going until there's nobody left at Valor willing to step up.
18:44Fine. I'll go.
18:46Ray, stop. You want to go up there and get killed?
18:48Mr. Albright, we need to call it. We don't have a chance here.
18:51Hey, reporters, take a look. Am I wrong?
18:52Valor's nothing but indetrient about to set the cage.
18:55I'll go up. Put me in.
18:57I'll do it.
19:01You all watched your MMA coach get carried out of that cage,
19:03and you still want in just to go down fast?
19:05A man in a wheelchair, a gym full of nobodies, running on a dead man's name.
19:08You really call this a training center? That's the funniest thing I've ever seen.
19:11You getting this? Valor's done.
19:13Shut it down.
19:14Who said Valor's out of people?
19:20Don't bet your life on luck.
19:22With you watching my back, I don't even need luck.
19:24Elise!
19:28I've got them.
19:29Rest easy.
19:31Are you ready to sign the damn papers?
19:32Valor is not for sale.
19:34My father built this place with what was left.
19:36Don't!
19:39Miss Harlow brought people.
19:41We want a public match.
19:42Your instructors against ours.
19:45Valor's done. Shut it down.
19:47Who said Valor's out of people?
19:50How is that possible?
19:51Who is this woman?
19:52The way she moves, doesn't she remind you of Shadow?
19:54That was just one round.
19:55The game is far from over.
19:57Next up, shooting competition.
19:59I'm not trying to be cruel, but all of you combined, you're still not beating me.
20:03And if Valor wins, what's on the table?
20:05I walk away from this place and never come back.
20:08Elise, please.
20:09I don't bet my life on luck.
20:13That's impossible.
20:14Who the hell are you?
20:16Valor's janitor.
20:43Hostages at your two o'clock.
20:45Five total, but there are seven hostiles around you.
20:47Intel was wrong.
20:48Fall back.
20:51If I leave now, the rest won't survive either.
20:54The floor has almost no cover.
20:56Seven of them can surround you in under a minute.
20:57Enough for me.
21:03Please, please don't kill me.
21:05Drop your weapon or she dies.
21:07You like guns?
21:07Then keep your eyes on it.
21:16Area secured.
21:18Come up to rescue the hospital.
21:20Damn good work, Elise.
21:22You just turned a dead end into a total win all by yourself.
21:25That's why you're Shadow.
21:27Best field operator in Phantom Squad.
21:29But next time, don't go cowboy on me.
21:32Here we go again.
21:33Don't bet your life on luck.
21:35You say that every single time.
21:37Relax.
21:38With you watching my back, I don't even need luck.
21:40Keep that focus.
21:41We wrap this up and that Phantom Squad citation is yours.
21:45You've earned it.
21:46Though, I think I'm done after this.
21:49Where's this coming from?
21:53The accident last year took my wife.
21:56Derek's never going to walk the way he used to.
21:59Cora's still so young.
22:01They need me home.
22:03I want to be there for them.
22:04And someone's got to run the center.
22:07They're lucky to have you.
22:09Come by the center when you're on leave.
22:11The kids have been asking about the legendary Shadow for months.
22:15Yeah, all right.
22:16Elise!
22:30Remember, don't bet your life on luck.
22:35Frank!
22:42Today, we stand here to honor a hero.
22:48You finally get to meet your idol, huh?
22:50You nervous?
22:52Phantom Squad's best solo operator.
22:55She's everybody's hero, not just mine.
22:58And I'm not leaving without that signature.
23:02For her actions in overseas counter-terrip operations
23:05and her decisive role in neutralizing the June 25th hostage crisis,
23:10Shadow is hereby awarded the Phantom Squad's highest commendation.
23:15Shadow, please forward and receive your citation.
23:34One year ago today, Phantom Squad's legendary operator, Shadow, declined all honors and vanished.
23:40Sources close to the unit believe her disappearance is connected to the death of her partner.
23:45I owe you, Frank.
23:49I've got them.
23:52Rest easy.
24:04The floor's a mess.
24:07You blind?
24:10That's the janitor.
24:11I've seen her staring at Mr. Alston more than once.
24:18You hiding a photo of Mr. Albright?
24:20You're the janitor.
24:21What exactly do you think you're doing mooning over him?
24:34You think you can just dodge me?
24:36Coach Foster, you have a training session.
24:38Stay out of it!
24:40What's going on here?
24:55Mr. Albright, we didn't expect you back until Friday.
24:58Schedule changed.
24:59We're early.
25:00Shouldn't you all be in training right now?
25:02On our way now.
25:07I've got this.
25:09Back to work.
25:20Which one of you is Derek?
25:22Tell him to get out here.
25:30I'm here on behalf of Meridian Group on the acquisition.
25:33Get Derek out here.
25:38Meridian Group?
25:39We're doing fine.
25:40Why would they want to acquire us?
25:41Meridian Group doesn't acquire.
25:43They colonize.
25:44If they move on you, you're done.
25:45I'm Derek.
25:46Whatever this is, take it to my office.
25:48Cora, go play for a bit.
25:52It's Meridian Group's deal.
25:53They're bad news.
25:54There was another training center, Thunderstroke, that turned them down.
25:57The owner died in a car accident a week later.
25:59And nobody looked into it.
26:00It hit the news for about a day, then just disappeared.
26:04Comments were shut down.
26:05Mr. Albright's in real trouble here.
26:08Elise, stop.
26:09These aren't people you can mess with.
26:11Elise!
26:15Derek.
26:16Miss Harlott sent me for an answer.
26:18Are you ready to sign the damn papers?
26:20I've been clear from the start.
26:21Valor stays with me.
26:35The office doesn't need cleaning today.
26:37Get out.
26:38I'm just doing my job, sir.
26:41Even your janitor has an attitude problem.
26:45Let me show you how Ms. Harley handles insubordinations.
26:48Consider it a courtesy.
26:51Back off.
26:52My answer is still no.
26:53Valor is not for sale.
26:58Sign it now or don't.
27:00But when Ms. Harlow handles this herself,
27:03you won't be able to protect anyone.
27:05My father bled for this country.
27:08He built this place with what was left.
27:10I'm not letting you turn Valor into a front for your dirty laundry.
27:14Get out of my office.
27:15Now.
27:16Now.
27:16Gave everything for his country.
27:22That just means he was stupid enough to let it happen.
27:27Don't!
27:51That move she just made.
27:58That's tactical movement.
28:00Touch.
28:02What isn't yours.
28:09You crazy beach!
28:11Keep your mouth shut before I make you!
28:15This is Valor's house.
28:17Are you leaving on your own or do I have to make you?
28:25Fine.
28:26When Ms. Harlow gets here, don't come crying to me when this place shuts down!
28:35That was thank you.
28:36But don't do that again.
28:38It's not worth the risk.
28:40Derek.
28:41You okay?
28:43I'm fine.
28:44She helped.
28:46Her?
28:46We have three instructors at this center.
28:48When did a Jananiter become the one handling things?
28:52Look at her.
28:53You really think someone like that could handle herself?
28:55Brett would put her down in one hit.
28:57Don't underestimate women.
28:59Shadow's a woman.
29:00Ten of me wouldn't be enough.
29:02Shadow's in a completely different league.
29:04You're gonna compare a Janitor to her?
29:08Hey, Janitor.
29:09You even know who Shadow is?
29:11Ring any bells?
29:12Enough.
29:13We've got a situation.
29:14Meridian isn't going to let this go.
29:16They'll come back with something worse.
29:19My guess?
29:20She sends people to make trouble.
29:21Let them come.
29:22They show up, we put them down.
29:24Don't make it simple.
29:26Meridian Group is like a snake.
29:28They don't come straighty at you.
29:29Where's Korra?
29:30Did any of you see her on your way in?
29:32No.
29:33No.
29:34Go find her.
29:34Now!
29:37Mr. Albright?
29:38This is Gina Harlow from Meridian Group.
29:42Since your staff was so physical with my associate,
29:45I thought I'd invite your sister over for a visit instead.
29:56What did you do to Korra?
29:58Breathe, Derek.
29:59She's having the time of her life.
30:01Don't take my word for it.
30:02Check your messages.
30:08What's the rush?
30:09Let us finish our cake.
30:12I'm coming to get her right now.
30:14I'll drop her off myself.
30:15And Derek, I'm bringing a little something extra for you to sign.
30:21That beach is playing with us.
30:27Where's the janitor?
30:28Where'd she go?
30:33That was my fault.
30:36I should have been watching.
30:39But I promise I will bring her back.
30:44They're here!
30:45The Meridian Group!
30:46A whole convoy!
31:02Derrick!
31:03Ms. Harlow decided you were worth a personal visit.
31:06Try to look grateful.
31:23Where's Korra?
31:27Are you okay?
31:29Did anyone hurt you?
31:30That lady really wanted me to eat her cake.
31:33I didn't want her cake.
31:35You're okay.
31:36Go rest.
31:37I'll come see you tonight.
31:38Stay with her.
31:40Don't be so dramatic, Mr. Albright.
31:42She's home, she's fed, and she's in one piece.
31:45Consider it a show of good faith.
31:46We all know what you want, Gina.
31:47You want to take this place, and we said no.
31:49So you put a kid in the middle of it?
31:51You're sick.
31:51We tried the velvet glove this morning.
31:53You spit on it.
31:53Now you get the fist.
31:54You should be begging us for a buyout before we pave over this dump.
31:57Brett!
32:01You're all so sensitive.
32:04I haven't even shown you the gift yet.
32:07What do you actually want?
32:09Word is Valor runs the best MMA, marksman, and tactical programs in the area.
32:15Ms. Harlow brought people.
32:18We want a public match.
32:20Your instructors against ours.
32:22One-on-one across all three disciplines.
32:24That's it?
32:25Just a friendly competition?
32:26Yes, it's just a competition.
32:28But when Valor's finest get dismantled in their own backyard, on camera, tell me, who's
32:34going to trust you with their training ever again?
32:36I know exactly what your instructors are worth, Gina.
32:38You think we're scared of Meridian?
32:40Only one way to find out.
32:48Are you kidding me?
32:50Since when are they Meridian coaches?
32:52You people go digging in the gutter for this?
32:55Weren't they all brought into the Phantom Squad Reserves last year?
32:59Phantom Squad Reservals?
33:01Working for Meridian?
33:03The plot thickens.
33:05That's Sol.
33:06Three-time back-to-back state MMA champion.
33:09Brett lost to him one.
33:10And Ron's tactics are dirty as they come.
33:12Got in your head before, didn't he?
33:14And you know him ever again.
33:15That woman is Luna.
33:16She and I tied at the regional marksman competition.
33:20So, Mr. Albright, still want to do this?
33:31You didn't come here to compete.
33:32You came here to start something.
33:34Take your people and get off Valor's property.
33:37Oh, yeah?
33:38And if we did, you should have taken Ms. Harlow's offer when you had the chance.
33:42Too late to back out now.
33:44Come on in, everyone.
33:45Ms. Harlow's got a story for you today.
33:47I came here to keep your father's legacy alive, make this place actually matter.
33:50But looking at it now, it's already dying.
33:53Mr. Albright, is it true Valor refusing the challenge because your instructors can't handle it?
33:58Frank Albright died in the line of duty and you turn it into a marketing opportunity?
34:03That's a lie!
34:04Those three aren't even...
34:04Why won't Valor accept the challenge?
34:06Mr. Albright, was your father's sacrifice staged for publicity?
34:09Can you answer that?
34:09That's impressive, is Harlow.
34:11Bringing in three Phantom Squad reservatives, buying off the press, and smearing my father's legacy all for a piece of
34:15Valor?
34:16You really did go all out.
34:17Save the speech.
34:18You're a loser, Derek.
34:19Confess to the cameras now or wait until we embarrass you so badly, you'll never show your face again.
34:23Choose your poison.
34:24They're gonna kill each other.
34:27Mr. Albright, say the word.
34:29I've been here since day one.
34:30I go up there and I finish it.
34:32They don't get to talk about this place like that.
34:34They're stronger than us, across the board.
34:36That's exactly what they're counting on.
34:37Don't play their game.
34:39Then we walk into it.
34:40Mr. Frank was everything to me.
34:41I'm not standing here while they drag his name through the dirt.
34:43I'm in.
34:45Count me in, too.
34:46They don't get to do this.
34:47I'm in.
34:48Count me in.
34:49Yeah.
34:50Let's do this.
34:51You watching this, Frank?
34:52Your people are something else.
34:55Tactically, we're outmatched, but I'm with Valor.
34:58Let's fight.
34:59You heard them, Mr. Albright.
35:01Nobody's forcing your hand here.
35:02Valor accepts.
35:16Wonderful.
35:17Courage suits you, Mr. Albright.
35:19Let's start with MAA.
35:28Sol is a power fighter.
35:30His weakness is speed.
35:31Your only shot is to go first and go hard.
35:33Don't give him a chance to reset.
35:35Got it.
35:37What are you doing here?
35:39You're just the janitor.
35:40Go find somewhere else to be.
35:48Brett, you lost to me once and you came back for more?
35:53Don't get too comfortable, Sol.
35:54Three years is a long time.
35:56I'm not that guy anymore.
35:58Take him apart, Coach Vega.
35:59Show them what the strongest gym in the state looks like.
36:03Come on, Brett.
36:07Brett's actually pushing him back.
36:09I didn't think he could hang with Sol like this.
36:12Maybe we've got this.
36:14Something's wrong.
36:15You think those idiots actually believe Brett's winning?
36:18Sol always does this.
36:19Makes you think you're in it, then drops you.
36:22Sol, stop wasting time on this.
36:27Stop running.
36:28Come on, that's all you got.
36:29Now show's over.
36:57Come on!
36:59Come on!
37:00Get up!
37:02Come on!
37:23What the hell?
37:25We threw in the towel!
37:27Ref!
37:27Counts when the towel hits the ground.
37:38That's one for us, Mr. Albright.
37:41Boss, I'm sorry.
37:42I-I...
37:43Get yourself checked out first.
37:44I'll give you one more chance.
37:46Sign the acquisition papers now and Valor walks away with its dignity intact.
37:50Winning or losing, it doesn't change a thing.
37:53Valor's position is fixed.
37:54Position?
37:55You're in a position to talk about that right now?
37:56This place could burn to the ground and I still wouldn't hand it to you.
38:00Then we keep going until there's nobody left at Valor willing to step up.
38:04Fine.
38:05I'll go.
38:05Ray, stop.
38:06You want to go up there and get killed?
38:08Mr. Albright, we need to call it.
38:09We don't have a chance here.
38:10Hey, reporters, take a look.
38:11Am I wrong?
38:12Valor's nothing but in touch.
38:13You're about to step the cage.
38:14I'll go up.
38:15Put me in.
38:16I'll do it.
38:20You all watched your MMA coach get carried out of that cage and you still want in just
38:24to go down faster?
38:25A man in a wheelchair, a gym full of nobodies, running on a dead man's name.
38:28You really call this a training center?
38:29That's the funniest thing I've ever seen.
38:30You getting this?
38:31Valor's done.
38:32Shut it down.
38:34Who said Valor's out of people?
38:40Don't bet your life on luck.
38:41With you watching my back, I don't even need luck.
38:43Elise!
38:47I've got them.
38:49Rest easy.
38:50Are you ready to sign the damn papers?
38:52Valor is not for sale.
38:53My father built this place with what was left.
38:56Don't!
38:58Miss Harlow brought people.
39:00We want a public match.
39:02Your instructors against ours.
39:05Valor's done.
39:05Shut it down.
39:06Who said Valor's out of people?
39:09How is that possible?
39:10Who is this woman?
39:11The way she moves, doesn't she remind you of Shadow?
39:13That was just one round.
39:15The game is far from over.
39:17Next up, shooting competition.
39:18I'm not trying to be cruel, but all of you combined, you're still not beating me.
39:22And if Valor wins, what's on the table?
39:25I walk away from this place and never come back.
39:27Elise, please.
39:28I don't bet my life on luck.
39:32That's impossible.
39:34Who the hell are you?
39:35Valor's janitor.
40:03Hostages at your two o'clock.
40:04Five total, but there are seven hostiles around you.
40:07Intel was wrong.
40:07Fall back.
40:10If I leave now, the rest won't survive either.
40:14The floor has almost no cover.
40:15Seven of them can surround you in under a minute.
40:17Enough for me.
40:23Please, please don't kill me!
40:25Drop your weapon or she dies!
40:26You like guns?
40:27Then keep your eyes on it.
40:36Area secured.
40:37Come up to rescue the hospital.
40:40Damn good work, Elise.
40:41You just turned a dead end into a total win.
40:44All by yourself.
40:45That's why you're Shadow.
40:46Best field operator in Phantom Squad.
40:48But next time, don't go cowboy on me.
40:51Here we go again.
40:53Don't bet your life on luck.
40:54You say that every single time.
40:56Relax.
40:57With you watching my back, I don't even need luck.
41:00Keep that focus.
41:01We wrap this up and that Phantom Squad citation is yours.
41:04You've earned it.
41:06Though, I think I'm done after this.
41:08Where's this coming from?
41:12The accident last year took my wife.
41:16Derek's never going to walk the way he used to.
41:19Cora's still so young.
41:20They need me home.
41:22I want to be there for them.
41:24And someone's got to run the center.
41:27They're lucky to have you.
41:28Come by the center when you're on leave.
41:30The kids have been asking about the legendary Shadow for months.
41:34Yeah, all right.
41:36Elise!
41:51Remember, don't bet your life on luck.
41:55Frank!
42:02Today, we stand here to honor a hero.
42:07Finally get to meet your idol, huh?
42:09You nervous?
42:12Phantom Squad's best solo operator.
42:14She's everybody's hero, not just mine.
42:18And I'm not leaving without that signature.
42:22For her actions in overseas counter-terreup operations
42:25and her decisive role in neutralizing the June 25th hostage crisis,
42:29Shadow is hereby awarded the Phantom Squad's highest commendation.
42:35Shadow, please forward and receive your citation.
42:54One year ago today, Phantom Squad's legendary operator Shadow declined all honors and vanished.
42:59Sources close to the unit believe her disappearance is connected to the death of her partner.
43:05I owe you, Frank.
43:09I've got them.
43:12Rest easy.
43:24Floor's a mess.
43:26You blind?
43:30That's the janitor.
43:31I've seen her staring at Mr. Alston more than once.
43:38You hiding a photo of Mr. Albright?
43:40You're the janitor.
43:41What exactly do you think you're doing mooning over him?
43:54You think you can just dodge me?
43:56Coach Foster, you have a training session.
43:58Stay out of it!
44:00What's going on here?
44:14Mr. Albright, we didn't expect you back until Friday.
44:17Schedule changed.
44:18We're early.
44:19Shouldn't you all be in training right now?
44:21On our way now.
44:26I've got this.
44:28Back to work.
44:39Which one of you is Derek?
44:41Tell him to get out here.
44:49I'm here on behalf of Meridian Group on the acquisition.
44:52Get Derek out here.
44:58Meridian Group?
44:58We're doing fine.
44:59Why would they want to acquire us?
45:01Meridian Group doesn't acquire.
45:02They colonize.
45:03If they move on you, you're done.
45:05I'm Derek.
45:06Whatever this is, take it to my office.
45:08Korra, go play for a bit.
45:11What's Meridian Group's deal?
45:13They're bad news.
45:14There was another training center, Thunderstroke, that turned them down.
45:17The owner died in a car accident a week later, and nobody looked into it.
45:20It hit the news for about a day, then just disappeared.
45:24Comments were shut down.
45:25Mr. Albright's in real trouble here.
45:27Elise, stop.
45:28These aren't people you can mess with.
45:31Elise!
45:35Derek.
45:36Ms. Harlow had sent me for an answer.
45:37Are you ready to sign the damn papers?
45:39I've been clear from the start.
45:41Valor stays with me.
45:54The office doesn't need cleaning today.
45:57Get out.
45:57I'm just doing my job, sir.
46:01Even your janitor has an attitude problem.
46:04Let me show you how Ms. Harlow handles insubordinations.
46:08Consider it a courtesy.
46:10Back off.
46:11My answer is still no.
46:13Valor is not for sale.
46:18Sign it now, or don't.
46:20But when Ms. Harlow handles this herself, you won't be able to protect anyone.
46:25My father bled for this country.
46:27He built this place with what was left.
46:30I'm not letting you turn Valor into a front for your dirty laundry.
46:33Get out of my office.
46:34Now.
46:36Gave everything for his country.
46:42That just means he was stupid enough to let it happen.
46:47Don't!
47:10That move she just made.
47:18That's tactical movement.
47:20Touch.
47:22What isn't yours.
47:28You crazy beach!
47:30Keep your mouth shut before I make you!
47:34This is Valor's house.
47:37Are you leaving on your own, or do I have to make you?
47:45Fine.
47:46When Ms. Harlow gets here, don't come crying to me when this place shuts down!
47:55That was thank you.
47:56But don't do that again.
47:57It's not worth the risk.
48:00Derek.
48:01You okay?
48:03I'm fine.
48:04She helped.
48:05Her?
48:06We have three instructors at this center.
48:08When did a Janiniter become the one handling things?
48:11Look at her.
48:12You really think someone like that could handle herself?
48:15Brett would put her down in one hit.
48:17Don't underestimate women.
48:19Shadow's a woman.
48:20Ten of me wouldn't be enough.
48:22Shadow's in a completely different league.
48:24You're gonna compare a Janitor to her?
48:28Hey, Janitor.
48:29You even know who Shadow is?
48:30Ring any bells?
48:31Enough!
48:32We've got a situation.
48:34Meridian isn't going to let this go.
48:35They'll come back with something worse.
48:38My guess?
48:39She sends people to make trouble.
48:41Let them come.
48:42They show up, we put them down.
48:44Don't make it simple.
48:45Meridian Group is like a snake.
48:47They don't come straighty at you.
48:49Where's Cora?
48:50Did any of you see her on your way in?
48:51No.
48:53No.
48:53Go find her.
48:54Now!
48:57Mr. Albright?
48:58This is Gina Harlow from Meridian Group.
49:00Since your staff was so physical with my associate, I thought I'd invite your sister over for a visit instead.
49:16What did you do to Cora?
49:18Breathe, Derek.
49:19She's having the time of her life.
49:21Don't take my word for it.
49:22Check your messages.
49:28What's the rush?
49:29Let us finish our cake.
49:31I'm coming to get her right now.
49:33I'll drop her off myself.
49:35And Derek, I'm bringing a little something extra for you to sign.
49:41That beach is playing with us.
49:46Where's the janitor?
49:48Where'd she go?
49:52That was my fault.
49:56I should have been watching.
49:59But I promise I will bring her back.
50:03They're here!
50:04The Meridian Group!
50:05A whole convoy!
50:22Derrick!
50:23Ms. Harlow decided you were worth a personal visit.
50:26Try to look great for you.
50:43Where's Cora?
50:47Are you okay?
50:48Did anyone hurt you?
50:50That lady really wanted me to eat her cake.
50:53I didn't want her cake.
50:55You're okay.
50:56Go rest.
50:56I'll come see you tonight.
50:58Stay with her.
51:00Don't be so dramatic, Mr. Albright.
51:02She's home, she's fed, and she's in one piece.
51:04Consider it a show of good faith.
51:06We all know what you want, Gina.
51:07You want to take this place, and we said no.
51:09So you put a kid in the middle of it?
51:10You're sick.
51:11We tried the velvet glove this morning.
51:12You spit on it.
51:13Now you get the fist.
51:14You should be begging us for a buyout before we pave over this dump.
51:17Brett!
51:21You're all so sensitive.
51:24I haven't even shown you the gift yet.
51:27What do you actually want?
51:29Word is Valor runs the best MMA, marksman, and tactical programs in the area.
51:35Ms. Harlow brought people.
51:37We want a public match.
51:39Your instructors against ours.
51:42One-on-one across all three disciplines.
51:44That's it?
51:44Just a friendly competition?
51:45Yes, it's just a competition.
51:47But when Valor's finest get dismantled in their own backyard, on camera, tell me, who's
51:53going to trust you with their training ever again?
51:55I know exactly what your instructors are worth, Gina.
51:58You think we're scared of Meridian?
52:00Only one way to find out.
52:07Are you kidding me?
52:09Since when are they Meridian coaches?
52:12You people go digging in the gutter for this?
52:15Weren't they all brought into the Phantom Squad Reserves last year?
52:19Phantom Squad Reservals?
52:21Working for Meridian?
52:22The plot thickens.
52:24That's Sol.
52:25Three-time back-to-back state MMA champion.
52:28Brett lost to him one.
52:29And Ron's tactics are dirty as they come.
52:32Got in your head before, didn't he?
52:33And you know him ever again.
52:34That woman is Luna.
52:36She and I tied at the regional marksman competition.
52:39So, Mr. Albright, still want to do this?
52:50You didn't come here to compete.
52:52You came here to start something.
52:54Take your people and get off Valor's property.
52:56Oh, yeah?
52:57And if we did, you should have taken Ms. Harlow's offer when you had the chance.
53:02Too late to back out now.
53:03Come on in, everyone.
53:04Ms. Harlow's got a story for you today.
53:06I came here to keep your father's legacy alive, make this place actually matter.
53:10But looking at it now, it's already dying.
53:12Mr. Albright, is it true Valor refusing the challenge because your instructors can't handle it?
53:17Frank Albright died in the line of duty and you turn it into a marketing opportunity?
53:22That's a lie!
53:23Those three aren't even...
53:24Why won't Valor accept the challenge?
53:26Mr. Albright, was your father's sacrifice staged for publicity?
53:28Can you answer that?
53:29That's impressive, Harlow.
53:30Bringing in three Phantom Squad reservatives, buying off the press and smearing my father's legacy all for a piece of
53:35Valor?
53:35You really did go all out.
53:37Save the speech.
53:38You're a loser, Derek.
53:38Confess to the cameras now or wait until we embarrass you so badly, you'll never show your face again.
53:43Choose your poison.
53:44They're gonna kill each other.
53:46Mr. Albright, say the word.
53:48I've been here since day one.
53:50I go up there and I finish it.
53:51They don't get to talk about this place like that.
53:53They're stronger than us, across the board.
53:55That's exactly what they're counting on.
53:57Don't play their game.
53:58Then we walk into it.
54:00Mr. Frank was everything to me.
54:01I'm not standing here while they drag his name through the dirt.
54:03I'm in!
54:04Count me in, too!
54:06They don't get to do this!
54:07I'm in!
54:08Count me in!
54:09Yeah!
54:09Let's do this!
54:10You watching this, Frank?
54:12Your people are something else.
54:14Tactically, we're outmatched, but I'm with Valor.
54:18Let's fight.
54:19You heard them, Mr. Albright.
54:20Nobody's forcing your hand here.
54:22Valor accepts.
54:35Wonderful!
54:37Courage suits you, Mr. Albright.
54:39Let's start with MAA.
54:47Sol is a power fighter.
54:49His weakness is speed.
54:51Your only shot is to go first and go hard.
54:53Don't give him a chance to reset.
54:54Got it.
54:57What are you doing here?
54:58You're just the janitor.
55:00Go find somewhere else to be.
55:02Go find somewhere else to be.
55:08Brett, you lost to me once and you came back for more?
55:13Don't get too comfortable, Sol.
55:14Three years is a long time.
55:16I'm not that guy anymore.
55:17Take him apart, Coach Vega.
55:19Show them what the strongest gym in the state looks like.
55:22Come on, Brett.
55:27Brett's actually pushing him back.
55:29I didn't think he could hang with Sol like this.
55:31Maybe we've got this.
55:33Something's wrong.
55:35You think those idiots actually believe Brett's winning?
55:37Sol always does this.
55:39Makes you think you're in it, and then drops you.
55:41Sol, stop wasting time on this.
55:47Stop running.
55:48Come on, that's all you got?
55:49Now show's over.
56:17Come on!
56:19Come on!
56:20Get up!
56:42What the hell?
56:44We threw in the towel!
56:46Ref!
56:46Counts when the towel hits the ground.
56:58That's one for us, Mr. Albright.
57:01Boss, I'm sorry.
57:02I-I...
57:02Get yourself checked out first.
57:03I'll give you one more chance.
57:05Sign the acquisition papers now,
57:07and Valor walks away with its dignity intact.
57:09Winning or losing, it doesn't change a thing.
57:12Valor's position is fixed.
57:14Position?
57:14You're in a position to talk about that right now?
57:16This place could burn to the ground,
57:17and I still wouldn't hand it to you.
57:20Then we keep going until there's nobody left at Valor
57:22willing to step up.
57:24Fine.
57:24I'll go!
57:25Ray, stop!
57:26You want to go up there and get killed?
57:28Mr. Albright, we need to call it.
57:29We don't have a chance here.
57:30Hey, reporters, take a look.
57:31Am I wrong?
57:32Valor's nothing but in touch.
57:33I'm about to step the cage!
57:34I'll go up!
57:35Put me in!
57:36I'll do it!
57:40You all watched your MMA coach get carried out of that cage,
57:42and you still want in just to go down fast?
57:44A man in a wheelchair, a gym full of nobodies,
57:46running on a dead man's name.
57:47You really call this a training center?
57:49That's the funniest thing I've ever seen.
57:50You getting this?
57:51Valor's done.
57:52Shut it down!
57:53Who said Valor's out of people?
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