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00:14Please, please don't kill me.
00:21General, every checkpoint's covered. No way through.
00:24We force our way in, the hostages die.
00:26Unless we cut our losses.
00:30Not happening. We're bringing them home.
00:33But they're dropping one hostage every five minutes.
00:36We've got nothing left.
00:38Wait, someone just slipped inside.
00:44That looks like Shadow.
01:03Elise. Abort. Get out of there now.
01:13If I bail now, the rest of them won't make it out alive.
01:16Floor two is wide open. They can box you in within a minute. Move! Now!
01:21A minute's all I need. I can make it.
01:38Please! Please don't kill me!
01:41Drop it! Drop it or she dies!
01:44You want it that bad?
01:47It's yours.
02:02All clear. Come get the hostages.
02:04Go! Go! Go!
02:09Damn good work, Elise. You just turned a dead end into a total win all by yourself.
02:13That's why you're Shadow. Best field operative in Phantom Squad.
02:16But next time, don't go cowboy on me.
02:19Here we go again.
02:22Don't bet your life on luck.
02:24You say that every single time. Relax. With you watching my back, I don't even need luck.
02:29Keep that focus. We wrap this up and that Phantom Squad citation is yours.
02:33You've earned it.
02:35Though, I think I'm done after this.
02:39Where's this coming from?
02:43The accident last year took my wife.
02:46Derek's never gonna walk the way he used to.
02:48Cora's still so young.
02:50They need me home.
02:53I want to be there for them and someone's gotta run the center.
02:56They're lucky to have you.
02:59Come by the center when you're on leave.
03:01The kids have been asking about the legendary shadow for months.
03:05Yeah, alright. I...
03:11Elisa!
03:23Elisa.
03:24Elisa.
03:28Remember, don't bet your life on luck.
03:36RANCO!
03:46today we stand here to honor a hero finally get to meet your idol huh you nervous phantom squad's
03:52best solo operator she's everybody's hero not just mine and i'm not leaving without that signature
03:58for her actions in overseas counter-terror operation her decisive role in neutralizing
04:02the june 25th hostage crisis shadow is hereby awarded the phantom squad's highest commendation
04:09shadow please come forward and receive your citation
04:22the source is close to the unit believe her disappearance is connected to the death of her
04:36partner i owe you frank
04:40leah mr albright totally relies on you for everything we all see it
04:44you're basically going to be the future mrs albright of valor don't be silly mr albright needs to focus
04:50on recovering from his leg injury his leg will eventually heal that's her the janitor elise
04:56i've caught her staring at mr albright more than once your family is safe with me i promise
05:06floor's a mess you blind
05:17give it back well well got a little crush janitor leah you've still got training stay out of it
05:24i won't ask again give it back oh please let's see exactly who you've been daydreaming about
05:58mr albright i thought you weren't back until the day after tomorrow things got messy
06:03at the center. Mr. Albright came back early. Hand it over. It was just a little joke, Mr.
06:14Albright. I... Don't you have training? We were just heading there. Give that back.
06:34You're Elise, right? Any trouble, you come find me. I've got this. Who's Derek Albright? Get
07:02the acquisition. Get Derek out here. Meridian Group? We're doing fine. Why would they want
07:13to acquire us? Meridian Group doesn't acquire. Colonize. If they move on you, you're done.
07:24I'm Derek. Whatever this is, take it to my office. Cora, go play for a bit.
07:34What's Meridian Group's deal? They're bad news. There was another training center Thunderstrike
07:40that turned them down. The owner died in a car accident a week later. And nobody looked
07:47into it. It hit the news for about a day, then just disappeared. Comments were shut
07:52down. Mr. Albright's in real trouble here. Elise, stop. These aren't people you can mess
08:03with. Elise.
08:10Derek, Miss Harlan sent me for an answer. Are you ready to sign the damn papers? I've been
08:17clear from the start. Valor stays with me.
08:20Mrs. Harlan is doing you a favor by even looking at Valor. Wipe that look off your face and
08:25start showing some gratitude.
08:29You don't want the company. You want the hero's legacy. You're just buying a halo to hide the
08:33blood on your hands.
08:36Look at you. You're not a total idiot after all. Too bad. When your father was alive, this
08:42place meant something. Now. You really think you can hold it together like this? We're done.
08:50Get out. Derek, don't push me on this!
09:10The office doesn't need cleaning today. Get out. Just doing my job, sir. Even your janitor has an
09:17attitude problem. Let me show you how Mrs. Harlow handles insubordination. Consider it a courtesy.
09:25Back off. My answer is still no. Valor is not for sale. And my people are none of your damn
09:30business. Whether you sell is up to Mrs. Harlow, not you. You're really going to burn bridges with
09:35us over a janitor, Mr. Albright? You sure about that? First, Valor is not for sale. Second, it
09:42doesn't matter who she is. As long as she's at Valor, I've got her back. Nobody touch people.
09:49Nobody. Sign it now. Or don't. But when Mrs. Harlow handles this herself, you won't be able to protect
09:56anyone. My father bled for this country. He built this place with what was left. I'm not letting you
10:02turn Valor into a front for your dirty laundry. Get out of my office! Now! Gave everything for his country.
10:09That just means he was stupid enough to let it happen.
10:21Go!
10:42That move she just made, that's tactical movement. Don't touch what isn't you.
10:54You crazy bitch! Keep your mouth shut before I make you!
11:02This is Valor's house. Are you leaving on your own or do I have to make you?
11:07Fine. When Mrs. Harlow gets here, don't come crying to me when this place shuts down.
11:15That was... Thank you. But don't do that again. It's not worth the risk.
11:29Derek! I heard Meridian Group showed up. You okay?
11:33I'm fine. She helped.
11:35Her? We have three instructors at this center. When did a janitor become the one hander?
11:41Handling things.
11:43Look at her. You really think someone like that could handle herself?
11:47Brett would put her down in one hit.
11:49Don't underestimate women. Shadow's a woman.
11:53Ten of me wouldn't be enough.
11:55Shadow's in a completely different league. You're gonna compare a janitor to her?
12:00Hey janitor, you even know who Shadow is? Ring any bells?
12:05Enough! We've got a situation.
12:08Meridian isn't going to let this go. They'll come back with something worse.
12:13My guess? She sends people to make trouble.
12:16Let them come. They show up, we put them down.
12:19Don't make it simple. Meridian Group is like a snake. They don't come straight at you.
12:25Where's Cora? Did any of you see her on your way in?
12:29Go find her. Now!
12:34Mr. Albright? This is Gina Harlow from Meridian Group.
12:38Since your staff was so... physical with my associate, I thought I'd invite your sister over for a visit instead.
12:45What did you do to Cora?
12:50Freeze, Derek. She's having the time of her life.
12:52Don't take my word for it. Check your messages.
13:09A little kid out alone? That's not very safe.
13:21You have a problem with me. Come at me. Let Cora go.
13:25Relax. I'm just keeping her company for a bit. I'll bring your sister back myself. And when I do, I'll
13:30have a little gift for you.
13:34That bitch is playing with us.
13:37Where's the janitor? Where'd she go?
13:48That was my fault. I should have been watching.
13:54But I promise, I don't care what it costs.
14:02We're here. The Meridian Group. A whole convoy.
14:32rock music
14:51Derrick!
14:53Mrs. Harlow decided you were worth a personal visit. Try to look grateful.
15:16Where's Korra?
15:27Are you okay?
15:31Did anyone hurt you?
15:34That lady really wanted me to eat her cake.
15:38I didn't want her cake.
15:40You're okay.
15:41Go get some rest.
15:42I'll come see you tonight.
15:44Stay with her.
15:49Don't be so dramatic, Mr. Albright.
15:52She's home, she's fed,
15:53and she's in one piece.
15:55Consider it a show of good faith.
15:57We all know what you want, Gina.
15:58You want to take this place, and we said no.
16:01So you put a kid in the middle of it?
16:02You're sick.
16:03We tried the velvet glove this morning.
16:05Now you get the fist.
16:07You should be begging us for a buyout
16:08before we pave over this dump.
16:20You're all so sensitive.
16:24I haven't even shown you the gift yet.
16:25What do you actually want?
16:28Word is Valor runs the best MMA, marksman, and tactical programs in the area.
16:33Mrs. Harlow brought people.
16:35We want a public match.
16:37Your instructors against ours, one-on-one across all three disciplines.
16:42That's it?
16:44Just a friendly competition?
16:46Yes, it's just a competition.
16:48But when Valor's finest get dismantled in their own backyard,
16:53on camera,
16:57tell me,
16:58who's going to trust you with their training ever again?
17:02I know exactly what your instructors are worth, Gina.
17:05You think we're scared of Meridian?
17:08Only one way to find out.
17:29Are you kidding me?
17:31Them?
17:32Since when are they Meridian coaches?
17:34You people go digging in the dutter for this?
17:36Weren't they all brought into the Phantom Squad reserves last year?
17:40Phantom Squad reservals working for Meridian?
17:43That's Sol.
17:45Three-time back-to-back state MMA champion.
17:47Brett lost to him once.
17:55And Ron's tactics are dirty as they come.
17:58Got in your head before, didn't he?
18:07That woman is Luna.
18:09She and I tied at the regional marksman competition.
18:19So, Mr. Albright,
18:22still want to do this?
18:24You didn't come here to compete.
18:25You came here to start something.
18:27Take your people and get off Valor's property!
18:30Oh yeah?
18:31And if we did,
18:33you should have taken Miss Harlow's offer when you had the chance.
18:36It's too late to back out now.
18:40Come on in, everyone!
18:42Miss Harlow's got a story for you today!
18:45What's the matter?
18:46You scared?
18:47Then say it.
18:48Say it right here in front of all of them.
18:52Mr. Albright, this is a setup.
18:55I came here to keep your father's legacy alive.
18:58Make this place actually matter.
19:01But looking at it now,
19:02it's already dying.
19:04Just a matter of time.
19:06Look at this, everyone.
19:07Valor Training Center won't even step up for a fair fight.
19:10You want to know why?
19:11They've been hiding behind a dead man's name
19:13like it's a shield.
19:15That's not honor.
19:16That's a con.
19:17Mr. Albright,
19:19is it true Valor is refusing the challenge
19:20because your instructors can't handle it?
19:23Frank Albright died in the line of duty
19:24and you turn it into a marketing opportunity?
19:27Yeah!
19:33That's a lie!
19:34Those three aren't even...
19:35Mr. Albright,
19:36why won't Valor accept the challenge?
19:37Mr. Albright,
19:38was your father's sacrifice staged for publicity?
19:40Can you answer that?
19:42Shut the fuck up!
19:44You're a fucking liar!
19:46Screw you!
19:54That's impressive, Miss Harlow.
19:56Bringing in three Phantom Squad reservives,
19:58buying off the press,
19:59and smearing my father's legacy,
20:01all for a piece of Valor?
20:02You really did go all out.
20:06Save the speech.
20:07You're a loser, Derek.
20:09Confess to the cameras now,
20:11or wait until we embarrass you so badly
20:13you'll never show your face again.
20:15Choose your poison.
20:17No guts, no glory!
20:19Valor's just a storm!
20:21Mr. Albright, say the word.
20:22I've been here since day one.
20:24I go up there,
20:25and I finish it.
20:26They don't get to talk about this place like that.
20:28They're stronger than us.
20:29Across the board,
20:30that's exactly what they're counting on.
20:32Don't play their game.
20:34Then we walk into it!
20:36Mr. Frank was everything to me!
20:39I'm not standing here
20:40while they drag his name through the dirt!
20:42I'm in!
20:42Count me in, too!
20:43They don't get to do this!
20:46I'm in!
20:48For free!
20:49Me, too!
20:52You watching this, Frank?
20:55Your people are something else.
20:59Tactically, we're outmashed.
21:01But...
21:02I'm with Valor.
21:03Let's fight.
21:05You heard them, Mr. Albright.
21:07Nobody's forcing your hand here.
21:17Valor...
21:18accepts.
21:22Wonderful!
21:24Courage suits you, Mr. Albright.
21:26Let's start with M.M.A.
21:49Saul is a power fighter.
21:50His weakness is speed.
21:52Your only shot is to go first and go hard.
21:55Don't give him a chance to reset.
21:58Got it.
22:03What are you doing here?
22:04You're just the janitor.
22:05Go find somewhere else to be.
22:14I'm Brett.
22:16You lost to me once
22:17and you came back for more?
22:19Don't get too comfortable, Saul.
22:21Three years is a long time.
22:22I'm not that guy anymore.
22:24Take him apart, Coach Vega!
22:26Show them what the strongest gym
22:28in the state looks like!
22:31Come on, Brett.
22:33Come on, Brett.
22:34Come on, Brett.
22:46Brett's actually pushing him back.
22:48I didn't think he could hang with Saul like this.
22:50Maybe we've got this.
22:53Something's wrong.
22:56You think those idiots
22:58actually believe Brett's winning?
23:01Yeah!
23:02Yeah!
23:04Yeah!
23:04Yeah!
23:04Yeah!
23:04Yeah!
23:04Yeah!
23:06Yeah!
23:12Saul always does this.
23:14Makes you think you're in it,
23:15then drops you.
23:17Saul, stop wasting time on this.
23:21Stop running!
23:22Come on, that's all you got?
23:25I was watching.
23:28Seeing how much you've grown
23:29in three years.
23:34Now, show's over.
23:39Wooof!
23:41Wooof!
23:46Wooof!
23:50Woof!
23:52Woof!
23:54Woof!
23:55Woof!
23:56Woof!
23:57Woof!
24:20what the hell we threw in the towel ref counts when the towel hits the ground
24:45that's one for us mr albright boss i'm sorry i get yourself checked out first i'll give you one
24:53more chance sign the acquisition papers now and valor walks away with its dignity intact
24:57winning or losing it doesn't change a thing valet's position is fixed position you're in a
25:01position to talk about that right now this place could burn to the ground and i still wouldn't hand
25:05it to you
25:12then we keep going until there's nobody left at valor willing to step up
25:20fine i'll go
25:21right stop you want to go up there and get killed mr albright we need to call it we don't
25:27have a chance
25:27here
25:30you heard it everyone their own coach wants in i told you valor is a hollow shell there's nothing
25:35holding this place up
25:39you you all watched your mma coach get carried out of that cage
25:43and you still want in just to go down faster
25:49gentlemen a man in a wheelchair a gym full of nobodies running on a dead man's name
25:55you really call this a training center that's the funniest thing i've ever seen you getting this
25:59valor's done shut it down you absolute bastards my turn
26:10who said valor's out of people
26:18elise get down this isn't safe ray at least has a title now you're sending in the janitor
26:23valor's really scraping the box a woman do you think you belong up there there are women who
26:29could take soul like that phantom squad legend shadow shadow disappeared a year ago her she mops
26:36floors get down now who do you think you are shadow
26:55let her try
26:56you're putting valor's reputation on a janitor
26:59i'm with leah on this
27:01that cage isn't a joke
27:03she could get hurt up there
27:05she could get killed
27:07there are reporters here
27:09elise has never even hit a heavy bag
27:11you've lost your mind
27:12you've lost your mind
27:13then who's going
27:19go ahead
27:21win or lose
27:23win or lose
27:24i'm grateful either way
27:27fine
27:28whatever happens
27:29that's on you
27:31we're not losing this
27:36wrong place sweetheart
27:43sol put her down
27:47you
27:48you
27:54you
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