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