1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:07,458 --> 00:00:09,542 [R&B music playing] 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:51,583 --> 00:00:53,125 Good morning, Gwyneth. 5 00:00:53,208 --> 00:00:55,041 Morning, Ms. Scott. 6 00:00:55,125 --> 00:00:57,041 -Perfect. -Thank you. 7 00:00:57,041 --> 00:00:58,250 Atticus, how did you do 8 00:00:58,333 --> 00:00:59,291 on the math test? -Thank you. 9 00:00:59,375 --> 00:01:00,792 Aced it, per usual. 10 00:01:00,875 --> 00:01:02,500 That's what I'm talking about! 11 00:01:02,583 --> 00:01:03,583 Thanks, Ms. Scott. 12 00:01:03,667 --> 00:01:04,709 You're very welcome. 13 00:01:04,792 --> 00:01:06,125 [gasps] 14 00:01:06,208 --> 00:01:07,625 Whoa! 15 00:01:07,709 --> 00:01:08,792 ♪ I got the feelin' ♪ 16 00:01:08,875 --> 00:01:10,333 ♪ And now I'm believin' ♪ 17 00:01:10,417 --> 00:01:12,083 ♪ In miracles ♪ 18 00:01:12,166 --> 00:01:13,834 [jazz horn blowing] 19 00:01:16,083 --> 00:01:17,750 [sighs] 20 00:01:17,834 --> 00:01:19,750 ♪ Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh... ♪ 21 00:01:30,917 --> 00:01:33,792 [woman] Ms. Scott, please report to the principal's office. 22 00:01:33,875 --> 00:01:37,083 Ms. Scott, please report to the principal. 23 00:01:38,875 --> 00:01:42,291 [knocks] Principal Meadows? Hi. You wanted to see me? 24 00:01:42,291 --> 00:01:44,375 Yes, yes, please have a seat. 25 00:01:47,083 --> 00:01:48,750 [knocOooh! I think thisows? Hi. is the first time me? 26 00:01:48,750 --> 00:01:51,125 I've ever been called to the principal's office. 27 00:01:51,208 --> 00:01:53,417 [knAnd it's really funnyws? Hibecause as a teacher,e? 28 00:01:53,500 --> 00:01:57,000 it's my first, but as a student, I've never been in here. 29 00:01:57,083 --> 00:01:59,667 Speaking of students, um, I just want to share 30 00:01:59,750 --> 00:02:02,792 how much I absolutely love the kids, 31 00:02:02,875 --> 00:02:04,792 and I have huge plans for-- 32 00:02:04,875 --> 00:02:05,959 Yeah, Ms. Scott. 33 00:02:06,041 --> 00:02:08,083 Oh, sorry, you're right. 34 00:02:08,166 --> 00:02:10,458 I get a double espresso in me and I could just go 35 00:02:10,542 --> 00:02:12,834 a hundred miles an hour, just la-da-la-da-da-da. 36 00:02:12,917 --> 00:02:15,917 "Miss Chatty to the principal's office, please." 37 00:02:18,166 --> 00:02:21,875 So, um, what did you call me here for? 38 00:02:21,959 --> 00:02:23,792 Well, um, Ms. Hartman, 39 00:02:23,875 --> 00:02:26,542 the long-time arts instructor you've been subbing for, 40 00:02:26,625 --> 00:02:29,667 well, she's returning from sick leave. 41 00:02:31,166 --> 00:02:32,458 Oh! 42 00:02:32,542 --> 00:02:35,000 Oh... that is great news. 43 00:02:35,083 --> 00:02:38,166 She and I can, um... tag team. 44 00:02:38,250 --> 00:02:40,709 The two of us, together, teaching the students, 45 00:02:40,792 --> 00:02:42,625 to the end of the fourth quarter. 46 00:02:42,625 --> 00:02:46,542 I'm sorry, Ms. Scott, as much as we would love to have both of you, 47 00:02:46,625 --> 00:02:49,875 she's been with us offor over 20 years.r. 48 00:02:49,875 --> 00:02:51,417 Right. 49 00:02:51,500 --> 00:02:53,333 she's been with us oYeah, no, I get it.r. 50 00:02:57,166 --> 00:03:03,041 Might you have anything else available fulltime? 51 00:03:03,125 --> 00:03:06,583 Well, I'm afraid we don't have any openings as of right now, 52 00:03:06,667 --> 00:03:10,500 but I will keep you in mind for the future. 53 00:03:10,583 --> 00:03:13,500 And I have total confidence 54 00:03:13,583 --> 00:03:16,417 that things will work out for you. 55 00:03:16,500 --> 00:03:17,834 Confidence. 56 00:03:17,917 --> 00:03:20,250 Right. 57 00:03:20,333 --> 00:03:22,375 I was just hoping-- 58 00:03:27,750 --> 00:03:30,417 [energetic music playing] 59 00:03:35,583 --> 00:03:38,750 [woman] Mr. Griffin, please report to the principal's office. 60 00:03:38,750 --> 00:03:41,542 [girl] Ooh, Mr. Griffin, you're in trouble! 61 00:03:41,542 --> 00:03:43,333 [woman] Mr. Griffin, You got sentt to the principal's office?. 62 00:03:43,417 --> 00:03:45,375 [boy] If you need any help, I got your back, Mr. G. 63 00:03:45,458 --> 00:03:47,959 The two of you need to hustle to class. You can't afford to be late. 64 00:03:48,041 --> 00:03:51,125 But, Mr. G, how can we be late to your class? 65 00:03:51,208 --> 00:03:53,000 Class now! 66 00:03:53,083 --> 00:03:54,500 [students sigh] 67 00:04:00,750 --> 00:04:03,709 Great day. Heard you were looking for me. 68 00:04:03,792 --> 00:04:08,375 So look, a district rep is supposed to be stopping by 69 00:04:08,458 --> 00:04:11,333 sometime in the next week or so. 70 00:04:11,417 --> 00:04:13,500 She says we need to talk. 71 00:04:13,583 --> 00:04:15,750 So, please, just make sure our students 72 00:04:15,834 --> 00:04:17,208 are on their best behavior 73 00:04:17,291 --> 00:04:20,041 if you see a well-dressed, corporate-looking woman 74 00:04:20,125 --> 00:04:22,208 roaming our hallways in the near future. 75 00:04:22,291 --> 00:04:23,583 Consider it done. 76 00:04:23,583 --> 00:04:25,792 Look at me, I got you. 77 00:04:25,875 --> 00:04:28,333 You don't have a thing to worry about, okay? 78 00:04:28,417 --> 00:04:29,583 Okay. 79 00:04:31,709 --> 00:04:34,000 [relaxing R&B music playing] 80 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:52,417 Ha ha ha! Hey there, baby girl. 81 00:04:52,500 --> 00:04:53,750 Gimme a hug. 82 00:04:53,834 --> 00:04:55,709 Mmm! Get that for ya. 83 00:04:55,792 --> 00:04:57,375 -Thanks. -How was your trip? 84 00:04:57,458 --> 00:05:00,291 -It wasn't bad. -Hey, gonna get that. 85 00:05:00,375 --> 00:05:02,125 -There you go. -[Kayla] Thank you. 86 00:05:02,208 --> 00:05:04,500 Oh, there's our girl! 87 00:05:04,583 --> 00:05:05,959 Hey, Mama. 88 00:05:06,041 --> 00:05:07,125 Mwah! 89 00:05:07,208 --> 00:05:08,709 [gasps] 90 00:05:08,792 --> 00:05:09,792 Oh, ho! 91 00:05:09,875 --> 00:05:11,875 How you hangin', there? 92 00:05:11,959 --> 00:05:13,375 I'm fine. 93 00:05:13,458 --> 00:05:15,458 Oh... I will be fine. 94 00:05:15,542 --> 00:05:18,709 I just needed to get out of the city for a few days 95 00:05:18,792 --> 00:05:20,291 so I can clear my mind. 96 00:05:20,375 --> 00:05:23,125 Oh, baby, we know how much that job meant to you. 97 00:05:23,125 --> 00:05:24,333 -Mm-hmm. -I'm sorry. 98 00:05:24,417 --> 00:05:26,625 Oh, babYeah. Yeah,how much now, we got your back. 99 00:05:26,709 --> 00:05:28,750 You can stay as long as you need. 100 00:05:28,834 --> 00:05:30,166 -Thank you. -Mm-hmm. 101 00:05:30,250 --> 00:05:31,458 -Love you. -Okay. 102 00:05:31,542 --> 00:05:32,834 I'm just gonna... 103 00:05:32,834 --> 00:05:35,458 Oh, Kayla, Service Saturday is tomorrow. 104 00:05:35,542 --> 00:05:37,166 Are you up for joining? 105 00:05:37,250 --> 00:05:40,417 -Uh... -You know the best way to get your mind off yourself 106 00:05:40,500 --> 00:05:42,208 is to provide support to others. 107 00:05:42,208 --> 00:05:43,875 -Okay. -So why don't you go with her? 108 00:05:43,959 --> 00:05:46,875 You know what, it sounds is tlike a good idea, Pops.hers. 109 00:05:46,959 --> 00:05:49,125 I'll join ya. I'm just gonna go to my room. 110 00:05:49,208 --> 00:05:52,625 Uh... Oh, you mean the playroom, for our grandbabies. 111 00:05:52,709 --> 00:05:54,083 [Kayla] Okay. 112 00:05:54,166 --> 00:05:57,667 But wait, don't ya need grandbabies to make that happen? 113 00:05:57,750 --> 00:05:59,542 [laughs] I'm just sayin'. 114 00:05:59,625 --> 00:06:02,166 [Kayla] Subtle, Dad. 115 00:06:02,250 --> 00:06:05,083 ♪ I've done hit the road ♪ 116 00:06:05,166 --> 00:06:08,375 ♪ Searchin' high and low ♪ 117 00:06:08,458 --> 00:06:11,333 ♪ Never can tell ♪ 118 00:06:11,333 --> 00:06:12,834 ♪ You never really know... ♪ 119 00:06:12,917 --> 00:06:16,208 ♪ Never can tell ♪ Oh, these were so fun growing up. 120 00:06:16,291 --> 00:06:18,959 I can't believe you still show up every weekend. 121 00:06:19,041 --> 00:06:21,000 Well, showing up is what we do. 122 00:06:21,083 --> 00:06:22,709 Plus, there are some folks in this town 123 00:06:22,709 --> 00:06:25,250 that can't go a week without your mama's goodies. 124 00:06:25,250 --> 00:06:27,792 -I know that's right. Plu-You know, my heartolks and my desserts 125 00:06:27,875 --> 00:06:31,041 will always be herek wto support this community.. 126 00:06:31,125 --> 00:06:33,917 [sighs] This school has not changed a bit. 127 00:06:33,917 --> 00:06:37,417 Oh, I cannot believe that Mr. H retired. 128 00:06:37,500 --> 00:06:39,250 [sighs] This school has not changed a bit. I loved his class. 129 00:06:39,250 --> 00:06:41,375 Made me want to be a teacher. 130 00:06:41,458 --> 00:06:43,166 [sighs] This school has not changed a bit. Well, this school Iand the students. 131 00:06:43,250 --> 00:06:46,083 could really use more teachers like Mr. H. 132 00:06:46,166 --> 00:06:49,375 Okay, how about we just get started, huh? 133 00:06:50,834 --> 00:06:53,959 Great job, ladies. 134 00:06:54,041 --> 00:06:57,041 Enjoying the scenery? 135 00:06:57,041 --> 00:06:58,917 What, the setting up? 136 00:06:58,917 --> 00:07:02,125 Yeah. Seems like folks are gonna be arriving soon. 137 00:07:02,125 --> 00:07:03,500 What, thSo...ting up? 138 00:07:03,583 --> 00:07:05,667 Yeah. Seems like folks are But we've got some time. 139 00:07:05,750 --> 00:07:09,458 So, why don't you, uh, have a look around? 140 00:07:09,458 --> 00:07:12,417 I am fine right here, Ma, but thank you. 141 00:07:12,500 --> 00:07:15,917 And I can't promise I'm not gonna eat all of this, hwhile you're gone. 142 00:07:15,917 --> 00:07:18,792 [soft R&B music playing] 143 00:07:30,625 --> 00:07:32,208 And I can't promise I'm not gonna eat all of this, hw[father humming]. 144 00:07:32,291 --> 00:07:35,458 -Thank you. -There you go, ladies. 145 00:07:37,583 --> 00:07:41,583 You know, I've been hearing a lot of good things about those dating apps nowadays. 146 00:07:41,667 --> 00:07:43,041 Ooh, I don't know, Dad. 147 00:07:43,125 --> 00:07:45,500 Mom might not like it if you got on an old people meet. 148 00:07:45,583 --> 00:07:48,750 -Huh? -But if you happen to see any job openings 149 00:07:48,834 --> 00:07:52,083 while you're online, please let me know. 150 00:07:52,166 --> 00:07:54,500 I hear they're looking for teachers at Stansville. 151 00:07:54,500 --> 00:07:57,333 They may even have an opening in the arts program. 152 00:07:57,417 --> 00:08:00,250 Got nothing against Stansville, for teachbut, uh...nsville. 153 00:08:00,333 --> 00:08:04,000 I had my heart set on getting approved for my grant in London. 154 00:08:04,083 --> 00:08:07,834 Moving back home is definitely not the direction I'd like to go in. 155 00:08:07,917 --> 00:08:10,792 Plus, this semester's nearly over, so... 156 00:08:10,875 --> 00:08:13,375 Well, you need a job for your grant, right? 157 00:08:13,458 --> 00:08:17,041 -Right. -You got to crawl before you walk, baby girl. 158 00:08:17,125 --> 00:08:19,792 Yeah, I'll consider it. 159 00:08:22,542 --> 00:08:24,125 [playful music playing] 160 00:08:24,208 --> 00:08:26,000 -What was that? -What was what? 161 00:08:26,083 --> 00:08:29,208 -Huh? -That side eye the two of you like to give each other 162 00:08:29,291 --> 00:08:31,041 when you're up to something. 163 00:08:31,041 --> 00:08:32,500 What did you do? 164 00:08:39,583 --> 00:08:44,709 Okay, I may have talked to the principal at Stansville wheabout your situation.ing. 165 00:08:44,792 --> 00:08:46,417 Mom. 166 00:08:46,500 --> 00:08:48,792 You have an interview Monday morning. 167 00:08:48,875 --> 00:08:50,750 What... what? 168 00:08:50,834 --> 00:08:54,583 -Back at my old high school? -Well, you said you were considering it. 169 00:08:54,667 --> 00:08:57,959 Yeah, well, that was before I found out you already got me a job interview. 170 00:08:58,041 --> 00:09:01,000 Well, who cares what order it happened in? It happened. 171 00:09:01,083 --> 00:09:02,834 You have a job interview. 172 00:09:02,917 --> 00:09:04,333 -Yay! -Oh! 173 00:09:04,417 --> 00:09:06,458 Now, you can thank me later. 174 00:09:11,083 --> 00:09:12,500 [Kayla sighs] 175 00:09:15,041 --> 00:09:16,834 [school bell rings] 176 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,834 No running in the hall, please. 177 00:09:53,166 --> 00:09:55,458 [man] We're gonna discuss this later. 178 00:09:55,458 --> 00:09:58,041 -Excuse you. -I am so sorry. 179 00:09:58,125 --> 00:10:00,667 You know, we expect so much more out of our students. 180 00:10:00,750 --> 00:10:02,250 Did you just arrive? 181 00:10:02,250 --> 00:10:06,166 I did, but, uh, also, I, um... 182 00:10:06,250 --> 00:10:09,000 -I think I'm gonna leave. -Oh, you can't leave yet. 183 00:10:09,083 --> 00:10:12,250 You haven't even stepped foot into our classrooms to observe us. 184 00:10:12,333 --> 00:10:15,542 -I've seen enough. -Wow, that's so obstinate. 185 00:10:15,625 --> 00:10:17,208 -Excuse you? -I mean, I can tell already 186 00:10:17,291 --> 00:10:19,083 that you're making assumptions about us 187 00:10:19,166 --> 00:10:21,792 without even being here, for what, five seconds? 188 00:10:21,792 --> 00:10:23,834 With all due respect, of course, ma'am. 189 00:10:23,917 --> 00:10:26,542 Well, with all due respect, forI don't know you.ds? 190 00:10:26,625 --> 00:10:29,250 And I have no idea what you are talking about, 191 00:10:29,333 --> 00:10:32,166 so forgive me if I find it ironic 192 00:10:32,166 --> 00:10:35,458 that you're making assumptions about me making assumptions about you. 193 00:10:35,542 --> 00:10:39,917 But isn't it you making assumptions about me making assumptions about you right now? 194 00:10:41,625 --> 00:10:43,208 Thank you. 195 00:10:43,291 --> 00:10:45,500 No, thank you for reinforcing 196 00:10:45,583 --> 00:10:48,083 that I was about to make a big mistake. 197 00:10:48,166 --> 00:10:50,500 Huge. I'll show myself out. 198 00:10:50,583 --> 00:10:51,875 Hi! Are you Kayla? 199 00:10:51,959 --> 00:10:53,834 We'll do the interview in the lounge. 200 00:10:53,834 --> 00:10:55,542 You know what, actually I was... 201 00:10:55,625 --> 00:10:57,333 We'll do the interview inInterview?e. 202 00:10:57,417 --> 00:10:59,166 You know, I actually went to high school here. 203 00:10:59,166 --> 00:11:01,542 Straight-A student, launched a newspaper club. 204 00:11:01,625 --> 00:11:03,208 You know, I actually went Head of the Yearbook Committee. 205 00:11:03,291 --> 00:11:05,583 Your mom talked my ear off about you. 206 00:11:05,667 --> 00:11:08,917 Yeah, she's a blessing and a curse. 207 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:10,542 And I looked over your résumé. 208 00:11:10,542 --> 00:11:12,875 Your experience is impressive. 209 00:11:12,959 --> 00:11:15,667 And it heartens me Andthat an alum has gone onmé. 210 00:11:15,750 --> 00:11:17,542 to do such great things. 211 00:11:17,542 --> 00:11:20,458 And as long as you meet the state core curriculum standards, 212 00:11:20,542 --> 00:11:22,542 you'd have free rein toto make it your own.s. 213 00:11:22,625 --> 00:11:24,542 Think of it as a creative position. 214 00:11:24,625 --> 00:11:28,709 And how often do you get full creative control? 215 00:11:28,709 --> 00:11:31,208 Not very often. 216 00:11:31,208 --> 00:11:33,333 And how often do you get Great. Can you start tomorrow? 217 00:11:34,542 --> 00:11:35,834 NotOh, uh...en. 218 00:11:35,917 --> 00:11:37,041 [scoffs] 219 00:11:37,125 --> 00:11:39,417 I need some time to think things over. 220 00:11:39,500 --> 00:11:40,709 -Of course. -Yeah. 221 00:11:40,792 --> 00:11:43,000 We're looking to fill the position ASAP. 222 00:11:43,083 --> 00:11:45,500 How's three seconds? Go with your gut here. 223 00:11:45,583 --> 00:11:47,208 The offer expires in 3... 224 00:11:47,291 --> 00:11:49,083 Wait, wait, wait. 225 00:11:49,083 --> 00:11:50,709 2... 226 00:11:50,792 --> 00:11:52,500 I just, if you... 227 00:11:53,834 --> 00:11:55,500 I'll take it! 228 00:11:55,583 --> 00:11:56,709 Welcome aboard. 229 00:11:56,792 --> 00:12:00,375 I just have a few questions about resources. 230 00:12:00,458 --> 00:12:03,583 Resources? Oh, we've got resources. 231 00:12:03,667 --> 00:12:09,083 I will provide you with all the assistance you need. 232 00:12:09,083 --> 00:12:10,750 Wow! 233 00:12:10,750 --> 00:12:12,917 I will provide you with all theWell, then...ou need. 234 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:14,709 I'm sold. 235 00:12:14,792 --> 00:12:17,917 Especially on that assistant part you mentioned. 236 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:20,542 -[both] Mm-hmm. -Oh, one more thing. 237 00:12:20,625 --> 00:12:23,667 Um, we're a little analog and old school around here. 238 00:12:23,750 --> 00:12:25,041 No pun intended. 239 00:12:25,125 --> 00:12:30,250 So your start paperwork, it may feel a little bit like... 240 00:12:30,333 --> 00:12:32,458 homework. 241 00:12:32,542 --> 00:12:33,875 [Nancy laughs] 242 00:12:33,959 --> 00:12:35,667 [Kayla laughs] 243 00:12:42,959 --> 00:12:47,041 -Tanya Weldon? -Kayla Scott? 244 00:12:47,125 --> 00:12:49,792 Like, when's the last time we've seen each other? 245 00:12:49,875 --> 00:12:52,166 Oh, it's been since high school. 246 00:12:52,250 --> 00:12:54,458 Maybe this very classroom, actually. 247 00:12:54,458 --> 00:12:56,875 Fourth period science, Mr. Riley. 248 00:12:56,959 --> 00:12:58,583 Maybe this very classroom, Breeziest class of all time. 249 00:12:58,583 --> 00:13:01,041 Oh, for you. I escaped with a C-minus. 250 00:13:01,125 --> 00:13:05,250 He had it out for me after I refused to dissect that frog Breeon ethical grounds.time. 251 00:13:05,333 --> 00:13:09,959 Well, we all know frog legs are meant to be battered and deep-fried, not dissected. 252 00:13:10,041 --> 00:13:12,083 So, what are you doing here? 253 00:13:12,166 --> 00:13:13,542 I just got hired. 254 00:13:13,625 --> 00:13:15,667 I'm actually running the arts program. 255 00:13:15,667 --> 00:13:17,792 -Really? -Yeah. 256 00:13:17,875 --> 00:13:19,834 I'mWell, I mean,ning for now, at least. 257 00:13:19,917 --> 00:13:23,291 I'm also waiting to get approved on a teaching grant in London. 258 00:13:23,375 --> 00:13:25,500 I see. 259 00:13:25,500 --> 00:13:27,583 Wow, look at us. 260 00:13:27,667 --> 00:13:30,625 From high-school besties to now coworkers. 261 00:13:30,709 --> 00:13:31,917 Yeah. 262 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:34,000 You've always been so good at decorating. 263 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,834 Why don't you decorate a bit in this classroom? 264 00:13:35,917 --> 00:13:37,333 It will give the kids so ga better vibe.ing. 265 00:13:37,417 --> 00:13:40,041 Oh, I think my vibe works just fine. 266 00:13:40,125 --> 00:13:43,917 I'm focused on teaching, not decorating. 267 00:13:45,458 --> 00:13:46,709 Right. 268 00:13:46,792 --> 00:13:48,041 Yeah, no, of course. 269 00:13:48,125 --> 00:13:49,291 You do you. 270 00:13:50,959 --> 00:13:52,417 Well, it was great to see you, 271 00:13:52,500 --> 00:13:55,000 um, but I've got a lot of work to do. 272 00:13:55,083 --> 00:13:57,792 Then I will let you get back to it. 273 00:13:57,875 --> 00:14:00,333 I'll, uh, see you tomorrow. 274 00:14:03,083 --> 00:14:05,208 [sighs] 275 00:14:21,250 --> 00:14:22,458 [sighs] 276 00:14:22,542 --> 00:14:24,583 Good morning. 277 00:14:24,667 --> 00:14:26,792 Okay, then. 278 00:14:26,875 --> 00:14:28,375 [exhales sharply] 279 00:14:35,333 --> 00:14:37,375 [school bell rings] 280 00:14:44,208 --> 00:14:45,959 Good morning, students. 281 00:14:46,041 --> 00:14:49,291 I am Ms. Scott, your new art teacher. 282 00:14:49,375 --> 00:14:51,291 And I have a feeling that we are going to have 283 00:14:51,375 --> 00:14:55,583 a lot of fun together this fourth quarter, am I right? 284 00:14:55,583 --> 00:14:58,375 [clears throat] 285 00:14:58,458 --> 00:15:00,875 a lot of fun together this fourth quarter, am Okay.ht? 286 00:15:00,959 --> 00:15:03,750 When I call your name, if you could please raise your hand 287 00:15:03,750 --> 00:15:07,083 and tell me what type of art you're interested in. 288 00:15:07,083 --> 00:15:08,583 When I call your name, if you could pleUh, Eddie.your hand 289 00:15:10,750 --> 00:15:13,875 Um, I kind of like painting, you're I guess.ed in. 290 00:15:13,875 --> 00:15:16,208 Nice, good to know. Thank you, Eddie. 291 00:15:16,291 --> 00:15:17,834 Um, I kind of like painting, you're IEmma?s.ed in. 292 00:15:20,083 --> 00:15:22,125 I mostly like watching movies. 293 00:15:22,208 --> 00:15:25,291 -[kids laughing] -Hey, wait a minute. 294 00:15:25,375 --> 00:15:28,375 Movies count as a form of art. 295 00:15:28,458 --> 00:15:29,750 Anything else? 296 00:15:29,834 --> 00:15:33,834 Uh, I used to play the flute, but not anymore, though. 297 00:15:33,917 --> 00:15:36,667 Okay, well, maybe we can revisit that later. 298 00:15:36,750 --> 00:15:39,458 I actually used to play myself. 299 00:15:39,458 --> 00:15:41,667 And Stacy. 300 00:15:41,750 --> 00:15:44,792 I aOh, here. I like to dance.f. 301 00:15:44,875 --> 00:15:48,166 Okay, well, maybe you could show me some of your moves. 302 00:15:48,250 --> 00:15:49,959 [laughs] 303 00:15:50,041 --> 00:15:51,917 And Leon. 304 00:15:53,583 --> 00:15:56,041 Leon. No? 305 00:15:57,458 --> 00:15:59,000 Sorry I'm late. 306 00:15:59,083 --> 00:16:00,458 It won't happen again. 307 00:16:00,542 --> 00:16:03,291 -Till tomorrow. -[students laugh] 308 00:16:03,375 --> 00:16:05,834 Okay, class, settle down. 309 00:16:05,917 --> 00:16:09,625 Leon, what kind of art do you like? 310 00:16:12,417 --> 00:16:13,542 I don't know. 311 00:16:13,625 --> 00:16:16,000 Well, then I have good news for you. 312 00:16:16,083 --> 00:16:19,834 Because I have created a questionnaire. 313 00:16:19,834 --> 00:16:21,667 [students sigh] 314 00:16:21,667 --> 00:16:24,000 Because I have created We got a test on your first day? 315 00:16:24,083 --> 00:16:25,458 No, no, not a test. 316 00:16:25,542 --> 00:16:28,250 More of an artistic personality assessment. 317 00:16:28,333 --> 00:16:32,709 This way we can zero in on your interests, 318 00:16:32,792 --> 00:16:34,583 skills and abilities. 319 00:16:36,166 --> 00:16:39,542 Now, while you're filling out the form, 320 00:16:39,625 --> 00:16:43,375 I want you to really take time and think about... 321 00:16:43,458 --> 00:16:44,625 Who threw that? 322 00:16:44,709 --> 00:16:46,792 -[Kayla] Okay, Eddie. -[paper crinkling] 323 00:16:46,875 --> 00:16:49,291 Think this is a joke? What's wrong with you, bro? 324 00:16:49,375 --> 00:16:52,500 -I was minding my own business. -[Kayla] You guys, listen up! 325 00:16:52,583 --> 00:16:54,375 -Leave me alone. -Class, simmer down. 326 00:16:54,375 --> 00:16:56,291 [students laughing, shouting] 327 00:17:00,208 --> 00:17:02,500 -Leave me alone. Class! Okay, calm down. 328 00:17:02,583 --> 00:17:05,375 -[students shouting] -Listen up! 329 00:17:05,458 --> 00:17:06,750 Calm down! 330 00:17:06,834 --> 00:17:08,000 -Hey, hey! -Wait! 331 00:17:08,083 --> 00:17:13,000 -Class! -[shouting] Hey, hello! 332 00:17:14,542 --> 00:17:17,083 What did I teach you guys about respect? 333 00:17:18,917 --> 00:17:20,625 Leon? 334 00:17:22,542 --> 00:17:25,917 Treat others how you want to be treated. 335 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,959 That's right. 336 00:17:28,041 --> 00:17:32,417 So keep the noise down and put your eyes on your teacher. 337 00:17:32,417 --> 00:17:33,709 Ms... 338 00:17:33,792 --> 00:17:35,041 So keep the noise down and put your eyes Scott.r teacher. 339 00:17:35,125 --> 00:17:37,000 Scott. 340 00:17:37,083 --> 00:17:38,917 Apologize to Ms. Scott. 341 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:41,083 [students] Sorry, Ms. Scott. 342 00:17:41,166 --> 00:17:42,458 Thank you. 343 00:17:42,542 --> 00:17:44,000 I appreciate your help, Mr... 344 00:17:44,083 --> 00:17:45,959 Griffin. Jordan Griffin. 345 00:17:46,041 --> 00:17:48,208 [softly] Griffin. I got this. 346 00:17:48,291 --> 00:17:50,667 I'm sure you do. Just looks like you needed a little help. 347 00:17:50,750 --> 00:17:52,583 Well, if I did, I would ask for it. 348 00:17:52,667 --> 00:17:55,625 [Jordan] Well, don't be ashamed. We all need a little help sometimes. 349 00:17:55,709 --> 00:17:57,208 Definitely not ashamed, just didn't need 350 00:17:57,291 --> 00:17:59,291 an outside intervention, you know what I mean? 351 00:17:59,375 --> 00:18:02,000 I know quite a lot about classroom management. 352 00:18:02,083 --> 00:18:04,333 -Hmm. -[Nancy] Wow! 353 00:18:04,458 --> 00:18:07,750 It hasn't been this quiet in here in years. 354 00:18:07,834 --> 00:18:09,792 You must be doing something right. 355 00:18:09,875 --> 00:18:13,083 Oh, good, I see you're getting acquainted with your new partner. 356 00:18:13,166 --> 00:18:17,792 Have fun running the arts program together, you two. 357 00:18:17,792 --> 00:18:18,959 [giggles] 358 00:18:18,959 --> 00:18:20,125 Have fun running the arts program togHmm.r, you two. 359 00:18:31,083 --> 00:18:32,625 [chuckles] 360 00:18:32,625 --> 00:18:34,291 Hey there, partner. 361 00:18:34,375 --> 00:18:35,875 Part-- Part-- No. 362 00:18:35,959 --> 00:18:38,250 Um, Nancy said that you're my assistant. 363 00:18:38,333 --> 00:18:42,333 Assistant? I don't think so. What were her exact words? 364 00:18:42,417 --> 00:18:46,208 She clearly said that she was going to provide me with assistance. 365 00:18:46,291 --> 00:18:49,250 Assistance or assistant? 366 00:18:51,166 --> 00:18:52,333 You know what? 367 00:18:52,417 --> 00:18:55,375 How about we look at it like you're my guide? 368 00:18:55,458 --> 00:18:56,917 Not that I need one. 369 00:18:57,000 --> 00:18:59,333 You know, I'm really sorry about earlier. 370 00:18:59,333 --> 00:19:01,875 Sorry about what? Assuming I was someone else 371 00:19:01,959 --> 00:19:03,834 or sorry about interrupting abmy class?er. 372 00:19:03,917 --> 00:19:06,458 A little of both. I wasn't trying to step on your toes. 373 00:19:06,542 --> 00:19:08,667 I was just trying to help. 374 00:19:08,667 --> 00:19:10,000 I know. 375 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,750 I wasIt's just, um...help. 376 00:19:11,834 --> 00:19:15,667 I feel like Principal Nancy may have embellished just a little bit 377 00:19:15,667 --> 00:19:18,500 when she said that this school was full of resources. 378 00:19:18,583 --> 00:19:22,291 I feel like Principal Nancy may have embellished I think she just meant you. 379 00:19:22,375 --> 00:19:24,959 Well, if she was talking about me, she was underselling. 380 00:19:25,041 --> 00:19:28,125 I've been a substitute teacher in every department in this school 381 00:19:28,208 --> 00:19:29,792 since we've been cycling through teachers. 382 00:19:29,875 --> 00:19:32,083 Oh. So you're like a Jack of all trades. 383 00:19:32,166 --> 00:19:34,375 Master of one. History. 384 00:19:34,375 --> 00:19:36,709 You know, I'm kind of the academic type. 385 00:19:36,792 --> 00:19:38,792 Well, I'm kind of Masthe creative type.y. 386 00:19:38,875 --> 00:19:43,291 And I look forward to putting my own touch on this program. 387 00:19:43,375 --> 00:19:45,583 [chuckles] You know, that's really funny. 388 00:19:45,667 --> 00:19:49,625 'Cause the past few art teachers said something very similar to that, 389 00:19:49,709 --> 00:19:53,792 and none of them lasted past a few months. 390 00:19:53,875 --> 00:19:55,750 [clears throat] 391 00:19:55,834 --> 00:19:57,375 I don't mean to overstep, 392 00:19:57,458 --> 00:20:00,041 but I'm overprotective of this school. 393 00:20:00,041 --> 00:20:01,333 How about this? 394 00:20:01,417 --> 00:20:04,166 I'd rather you underpromise and overdeliver, 395 00:20:04,250 --> 00:20:06,250 rather than let them down. 396 00:20:06,333 --> 00:20:09,583 I love your passion, I really do. 397 00:20:09,667 --> 00:20:12,000 But just trust me. 398 00:20:12,083 --> 00:20:13,542 I got this. 399 00:20:13,625 --> 00:20:15,125 I have home court advantage. 400 00:20:15,208 --> 00:20:17,166 -Oh. -I was a student here, did you know that? 401 00:20:17,250 --> 00:20:20,125 No, I didn't. You know, it's been some time since you've been here. 402 00:20:20,208 --> 00:20:22,291 -You're gonna need my help. -Is that right? 403 00:20:22,375 --> 00:20:25,875 Yeah. Yeah, I got a special connection with this group. 404 00:20:25,959 --> 00:20:29,041 And you and I know as teachers, having that kind of rapport 405 00:20:29,041 --> 00:20:30,542 makes our job easier. 406 00:20:30,625 --> 00:20:32,959 And you aNow, I'll putteachers, some special notes in here. 407 00:20:33,041 --> 00:20:34,375 -Yes, okay. -In the files. 408 00:20:34,458 --> 00:20:36,083 Their strengths, their weak spots, 409 00:20:36,083 --> 00:20:38,083 their interests, backgrounds. 410 00:20:39,667 --> 00:20:40,959 Their strengths, tHow about this?, 411 00:20:41,041 --> 00:20:43,917 We play nice, we work well together, 412 00:20:43,917 --> 00:20:48,000 and we give these children the kind of education they deserve. 413 00:20:48,083 --> 00:20:51,083 We play nice, And no more assumptions? 414 00:20:51,083 --> 00:20:52,875 The only last assumption I'm going to make 415 00:20:52,959 --> 00:20:55,667 is that you and I are going to make a great team. 416 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:58,417 Deal. 417 00:20:58,500 --> 00:21:00,417 [playful R&B music playing] 418 00:21:11,208 --> 00:21:14,041 So, how was your first week? 419 00:21:14,125 --> 00:21:15,917 It's like we barely even see you 420 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,458 since you took the job. 421 00:21:17,542 --> 00:21:20,166 It's like you're still living in Charlotte. 422 00:21:20,250 --> 00:21:23,000 Ha ha, Mom. I know, I'm sorry. 423 00:21:23,083 --> 00:21:25,750 These kids require a lot of work. 424 00:21:25,834 --> 00:21:27,125 More than my other group. 425 00:21:27,208 --> 00:21:30,166 So I have decided to make a vision board. 426 00:21:30,250 --> 00:21:34,208 Now I can see each student's individual needs. 427 00:21:34,291 --> 00:21:37,458 Mr. H did something like it in his class. 428 00:21:37,542 --> 00:21:41,000 Helps students to not feel like they're just a number. 429 00:21:41,000 --> 00:21:44,625 Well... you learned all that about them in the last few days? 430 00:21:44,625 --> 00:21:46,166 Helps students to not feel like Mm-hmm. I mean, with... 431 00:21:46,250 --> 00:21:50,750 Well... you learned some help from another teacher, who is partnered with me. 432 00:21:50,834 --> 00:21:52,458 Well, that sounds nice. 433 00:21:52,542 --> 00:21:53,583 Yeah. 434 00:21:53,667 --> 00:21:56,041 Well, remember, you're a team, okay? 435 00:21:56,125 --> 00:21:58,875 Make sure there are equal parts give and take. 436 00:21:58,959 --> 00:22:01,417 Yes, Mom. 437 00:22:01,500 --> 00:22:04,709 So, how does it feel to be back home? 438 00:22:04,792 --> 00:22:06,667 It's a lot. 439 00:22:06,750 --> 00:22:10,417 You know, on one hand, there's the nostalgia and the fond memories, 440 00:22:10,500 --> 00:22:11,834 but then on the other hand, 441 00:22:11,834 --> 00:22:13,959 Maple Ridge did not have the kind of classes 442 00:22:14,041 --> 00:22:18,041 where you needed to read all of this background material. but then on the other hand, 443 00:22:18,125 --> 00:22:20,000 I mean, it's... 444 00:22:20,083 --> 00:22:23,166 it's a lot of work, Mama. 445 00:22:23,166 --> 00:22:27,083 I just can't seem to get this grant out of my mind. 446 00:22:28,500 --> 00:22:32,750 it's a lot of work, Mama. Just try keeping your head in the same place as your feet. 447 00:22:32,834 --> 00:22:35,208 One thing at a time. 448 00:22:35,208 --> 00:22:38,792 And your current thing is your students. 449 00:22:40,375 --> 00:22:42,250 They need you present. 450 00:22:42,333 --> 00:22:43,750 Thank you. 451 00:22:43,834 --> 00:22:45,333 Don't work too hard. 452 00:22:45,417 --> 00:22:46,542 Okay. 453 00:22:50,083 --> 00:22:52,125 Not like I have a choice. 454 00:22:58,166 --> 00:23:00,917 [contemplative music playing] 455 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:02,542 Huh. 456 00:23:02,625 --> 00:23:05,667 [Jordan] We do got a new teacher. 457 00:23:05,750 --> 00:23:07,583 She seems pretty cool, 458 00:23:07,667 --> 00:23:09,959 but you know that's how they start out at first. 459 00:23:10,041 --> 00:23:11,917 I just don't want these kids to get attached 460 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,792 and then feel abandoned if she leaves. 461 00:23:13,875 --> 00:23:16,125 You see yourself in them, don't you? 462 00:23:16,208 --> 00:23:19,333 You know what it's like. 463 00:23:19,417 --> 00:23:22,667 And I know firsthand how they'd feel if they get disappointed. 464 00:23:22,750 --> 00:23:25,583 She's there now, isn't she? I mean, from the sound of it, 465 00:23:25,667 --> 00:23:28,125 you act like you wanna do this whole thing on your own. 466 00:23:28,208 --> 00:23:32,250 One teacher can't be everything to every kid. 467 00:23:32,333 --> 00:23:36,458 And one good team beats one good teacher every time. 468 00:23:36,542 --> 00:23:38,667 Why don't you give her a chance? 469 00:23:38,750 --> 00:23:40,333 We'll see. 470 00:23:40,417 --> 00:23:43,000 [relaxing R&B playing] 471 00:24:13,458 --> 00:24:14,834 Good morning. 472 00:24:14,917 --> 00:24:16,083 Um... 473 00:24:17,917 --> 00:24:20,417 Hey, hope you guys had a good weekend. 474 00:24:20,500 --> 00:24:24,000 I thought that I would give our classroom a little refresh, 475 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:27,500 so, find a station that best interests you. 476 00:24:27,583 --> 00:24:30,750 I thought that I would give our claIn here we create.fresh, 477 00:24:30,834 --> 00:24:36,291 Now, you will learn that life is by your design. 478 00:24:36,375 --> 00:24:39,583 Whatever you dream, whatever you want to do, 479 00:24:39,667 --> 00:24:41,583 you now have the tools 480 00:24:41,667 --> 00:24:43,709 to refine and explore 481 00:24:43,792 --> 00:24:46,250 your own gifts and your talents. 482 00:24:46,333 --> 00:24:48,125 Where did all this come from? 483 00:24:48,208 --> 00:24:49,667 That's a great question. 484 00:24:49,750 --> 00:24:52,583 Some of it, like my flute over here, 485 00:24:52,667 --> 00:24:54,625 came from when I was a kid, 486 00:24:54,709 --> 00:24:56,333 discovering my own gifts. 487 00:24:56,333 --> 00:24:59,709 Some are from my last school and some I found in storage. 488 00:24:59,792 --> 00:25:06,375 Now, we are going to study a new art discipline every week. 489 00:25:06,375 --> 00:25:09,375 As well as guest speakers and field trips, 490 00:25:09,375 --> 00:25:13,083 starting next week with a trip a neto the Maroney Theater.week. 491 00:25:13,166 --> 00:25:16,917 As welLeon, is thereakers a station that you like? 492 00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:18,542 Not yet. 493 00:25:18,625 --> 00:25:21,000 Just pick one and sit down. 494 00:25:21,083 --> 00:25:23,000 You guys forget so easy. 495 00:25:23,083 --> 00:25:26,750 Do you remember Mrs. Rosen, Mr. Matthews? 496 00:25:26,834 --> 00:25:29,417 Where are they now? Hmm? 497 00:25:31,333 --> 00:25:33,250 Not here. 498 00:25:33,333 --> 00:25:36,709 Why? Why should we get excited about any of this 499 00:25:36,709 --> 00:25:38,625 when you're just gonna leave? 500 00:25:40,208 --> 00:25:43,041 WhI can already tellet exthat you're an artist.s 501 00:25:43,041 --> 00:25:45,000 Huh? 502 00:25:45,083 --> 00:25:47,041 WhI can already tellet You're expressing yourself. 503 00:25:47,125 --> 00:25:51,417 There are seeds of poetry in what you just said. 504 00:25:51,500 --> 00:25:55,417 You feel betrayed by these teachers. 505 00:25:55,417 --> 00:25:57,667 Let down. 506 00:25:57,750 --> 00:25:59,041 You feel betrayed bIt hurts, right?. 507 00:25:59,125 --> 00:26:00,375 Yeah. 508 00:26:00,458 --> 00:26:02,041 -And? -And... 509 00:26:02,125 --> 00:26:06,375 art doesn't always come from a happy place, right? 510 00:26:06,458 --> 00:26:12,041 Love songs are about heartbreak, poetry, longing. 511 00:26:12,041 --> 00:26:15,709 Every film you've ever seen features a character 512 00:26:15,709 --> 00:26:19,750 who is suffering with something, deep and profound. 513 00:26:19,750 --> 00:26:23,667 EveThis is where some ofeen the greatest art comes from. 514 00:26:23,750 --> 00:26:28,125 who And if you could channeling, all of that into your craft, 515 00:26:28,208 --> 00:26:30,417 you could be the next Angelou. 516 00:26:30,417 --> 00:26:33,625 I mean, you could grow up to be the next Picasso. 517 00:26:33,709 --> 00:26:37,375 Sorry, um, Picasso is you coa Spanish artist--gelou. 518 00:26:37,458 --> 00:26:39,333 I know who Picasso is. 519 00:26:39,417 --> 00:26:40,583 Oh, right. 520 00:26:41,917 --> 00:26:45,083 I just find cubism to be overrated. 521 00:26:45,083 --> 00:26:47,291 [class laughs softly] 522 00:26:47,375 --> 00:26:49,542 I just find cubism All right, then how about, um... 523 00:26:49,625 --> 00:26:51,625 the next... what's his name? 524 00:26:51,709 --> 00:26:52,917 Chance the Rapper? 525 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:55,959 Or Common? Their artistic creations 526 00:26:55,959 --> 00:26:59,333 provides them an opportunity to express themselves 527 00:26:59,417 --> 00:27:02,458 and to give back Theto the community.ions 528 00:27:02,542 --> 00:27:04,792 You all had a rough go at it, 529 00:27:04,792 --> 00:27:07,291 and there is no reason for you to expect 530 00:27:07,375 --> 00:27:08,959 Yanything different from me., 531 00:27:11,542 --> 00:27:15,917 Are you willing to have faith and give me a chance? 532 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,500 Maybe. 533 00:27:20,583 --> 00:27:22,041 I'll take "maybe." 534 00:27:29,458 --> 00:27:32,041 [Kayla] Now, let's get started. 535 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:47,333 Oh! Hi. Uh, sorry. I was just having a walk. 536 00:27:47,333 --> 00:27:49,625 Just walking around, you know, getting my steps in. 537 00:27:49,709 --> 00:27:51,375 Oh! Hi. Uh, sorry. I have a hall pass, promise. 538 00:27:53,500 --> 00:27:54,875 Is everything okay? 539 00:27:54,959 --> 00:27:57,458 Principal Nancy got an email from the district. 540 00:27:57,542 --> 00:28:00,917 The school board is meeting soon to discuss cutting the arts program. 541 00:28:01,000 --> 00:28:05,166 You know, they claim that they don't have enough resources to support it. 542 00:28:05,250 --> 00:28:06,667 What? 543 00:28:22,709 --> 00:28:26,000 Okay, class, time to start winding down. 544 00:28:26,083 --> 00:28:28,625 Let's clean up our stations. 545 00:28:40,583 --> 00:28:43,041 -Hey, Ms. Weldon? -Hey, Eddie. 546 00:28:43,125 --> 00:28:47,375 I'm... I'm still having trouble with the vocab, um... 547 00:28:47,458 --> 00:28:49,917 Okay, well, just like we practiced, okay? 548 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:52,458 You can do it, sound it out. 549 00:28:52,542 --> 00:28:55,792 "Di... dac... tic." 550 00:28:55,875 --> 00:28:58,792 Yes, that's right, great job. 551 00:28:58,875 --> 00:29:02,125 I know you're frustrated, but us working together 552 00:29:02,208 --> 00:29:03,917 is really starting to pay off. 553 00:29:03,917 --> 00:29:06,709 You are going to ace that vocabulary test. 554 00:29:06,792 --> 00:29:08,750 isI'm not giving up on you.ff. 555 00:29:08,750 --> 00:29:11,625 So don't you give up on me, okay? 556 00:29:11,709 --> 00:29:13,041 isI'm not giOkay.up on you.ff. 557 00:29:13,125 --> 00:29:14,542 Bye, Ms. Weldon. 558 00:29:14,625 --> 00:29:16,667 Bye. 559 00:29:16,750 --> 00:29:19,458 Is creeping up on people like your thing or something? 560 00:29:19,542 --> 00:29:21,834 No, I just didn't want to interrupt. 561 00:29:21,917 --> 00:29:23,917 Do you always tutor Eddie after class? 562 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,542 Um... 563 00:29:25,625 --> 00:29:27,500 Yeah, you know, it's been tough with his dyslexia, 564 00:29:27,583 --> 00:29:31,125 but giving him some of my free time is the least that I can do. 565 00:29:31,125 --> 00:29:33,709 I wanted to show you something. 566 00:29:36,291 --> 00:29:38,667 but giving him some of -Did Eddie make this?east that-Yes.n do. 567 00:29:38,750 --> 00:29:42,125 I mean, these kids are really, really talented. 568 00:29:42,208 --> 00:29:44,250 Which gave me a great idea. 569 00:29:44,333 --> 00:29:47,500 I want to throw a showcase at the end of the semester. 570 00:29:47,583 --> 00:29:49,792 What do you think about the proceeds 571 00:29:49,792 --> 00:29:52,583 from an upcoming Service Saturday going to the arts program? 572 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,250 -I think you may be Wonto something.k about -Yes!roceeds 573 00:29:56,333 --> 00:29:59,083 Uh, this weekend is dedicated to the cheer squad, 574 00:29:59,166 --> 00:30:02,667 but next weekend can be to help fund your showcase. 575 00:30:02,750 --> 00:30:07,834 Thank you! This will help us get new items that we desperately need. 576 00:30:07,834 --> 00:30:08,959 [sighs] 577 00:30:11,375 --> 00:30:14,208 Thank you! This will help us get new items [energetic music playing] 578 00:30:19,458 --> 00:30:21,500 [students clamoring, laughing] 579 00:30:25,458 --> 00:30:28,333 Maroney Theater, here we come! 580 00:30:28,417 --> 00:30:30,625 [cheering] 581 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:41,166 [scatting "I Love Your Smile"] 582 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,917 [singing high notes] 583 00:30:56,458 --> 00:30:58,875 [gasps] Is that... 584 00:30:58,959 --> 00:31:01,792 What do you Gen-Z's know about '90s R&B? 585 00:31:01,875 --> 00:31:03,542 Yeah, that's our generation. 586 00:31:03,542 --> 00:31:05,667 Man, everybody knows Shanice. 587 00:31:05,750 --> 00:31:08,583 YeahMusic transcends time.tion. 588 00:31:08,667 --> 00:31:10,709 -Wait, do you know her? -Sure do. 589 00:31:10,709 --> 00:31:13,208 She was my mentor in Performing Arts Camp 590 00:31:13,291 --> 00:31:16,125 -Waseveral years agoer? when we were growing up. 591 00:31:16,208 --> 00:31:19,083 ♪ Sitting in my class ♪ 592 00:31:19,083 --> 00:31:24,458 ♪ Just drifting away ♪ 593 00:31:24,542 --> 00:31:26,834 ♪ Staring into the windows ♪ 594 00:31:26,917 --> 00:31:29,959 ♪ Of the world ♪ 595 00:31:30,041 --> 00:31:31,250 -Yeah! -Whoo! 596 00:31:31,250 --> 00:31:33,333 All right! 597 00:31:33,417 --> 00:31:36,959 Wait a minute, is that who I think it is? 598 00:31:37,041 --> 00:31:39,291 Girl, get down here. 599 00:31:39,375 --> 00:31:40,375 [laughing] 600 00:31:40,458 --> 00:31:43,125 Look at you all grown up. 601 00:31:43,208 --> 00:31:45,041 [laughing] 602 00:31:45,125 --> 00:31:47,375 -Oh, my... -Good to see you! 603 00:31:47,458 --> 00:31:48,792 Oh, it's so good to see you! 604 00:31:48,875 --> 00:31:50,458 It's been a hot minute. 605 00:31:50,542 --> 00:31:51,750 I know. 606 00:31:51,750 --> 00:31:53,375 Dude, she can help us out. 607 00:31:53,458 --> 00:31:54,834 [Shanice] ...we need to connect 608 00:31:54,917 --> 00:31:56,709 after all these years being on the road. 609 00:31:56,792 --> 00:31:58,792 -Yes! And look at us now. -Yes! 610 00:31:58,792 --> 00:32:02,625 Back at the Maroney Theater together where it all began. 611 00:32:02,709 --> 00:32:05,125 -Yep, this is a special place. -Mm-hmm. 612 00:32:05,208 --> 00:32:06,709 Oh, uh, speaking of special, 613 00:32:06,792 --> 00:32:08,917 this is Mr. Jordan Griffin. 614 00:32:09,000 --> 00:32:11,417 -It is a pleasure. -Hey. 615 00:32:11,500 --> 00:32:13,625 [Kayla] And these are my students. 616 00:32:13,709 --> 00:32:15,083 [Shanice] Hello! 617 00:32:15,166 --> 00:32:17,041 You know, all the time Kayla and I spent here 618 00:32:17,125 --> 00:32:20,500 taught me the importance of hard work and dedication. 619 00:32:20,583 --> 00:32:24,333 And without that, I don't think I'd be where I am today. 620 00:32:24,417 --> 00:32:27,417 Is it enough to just be talented? 621 00:32:27,500 --> 00:32:29,458 Boy, everybody's talented. 622 00:32:29,458 --> 00:32:31,083 But not everyone puts in the work. 623 00:32:31,166 --> 00:32:34,083 -I know that's right. Boy, eve-[laughs]talented. 624 00:32:34,166 --> 00:32:36,333 [Shanice] Look, I don't care about your circumstances, 625 00:32:36,417 --> 00:32:39,542 like, you can do anything you put your mind to. 626 00:32:39,625 --> 00:32:42,041 Singing helps me find my place in the world, 627 00:32:42,125 --> 00:32:43,917 but it's not just about singing. 628 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:46,333 You know, there's dancing and painting... 629 00:32:46,333 --> 00:32:47,959 Or spoken word. 630 00:32:48,041 --> 00:32:49,458 You know, there's dancing Yeah, even spoken word. 631 00:32:49,542 --> 00:32:51,375 I want to be where you are one day. 632 00:32:51,458 --> 00:32:52,709 [Shanice] And you can be. 633 00:32:52,792 --> 00:32:54,500 The key is, you just have to work hard 634 00:32:54,583 --> 00:32:56,333 and listen to your teacher. 635 00:32:56,417 --> 00:32:57,667 That's right. 636 00:32:57,750 --> 00:32:59,083 [laughter] 637 00:32:59,166 --> 00:33:01,166 Now, it was so nice meeting you future artists, 638 00:33:01,250 --> 00:33:02,959 but I have to get back to my rehearsal. 639 00:33:03,041 --> 00:33:05,500 -Oh! -You don't have to rehearse. 640 00:33:05,583 --> 00:33:07,834 Your voice is fire. 641 00:33:07,917 --> 00:33:09,834 Look, if you don't rehearse, you'll never be great, 642 00:33:09,834 --> 00:33:12,291 and if you don't keep rehearsing, you'll never stay great. 643 00:33:12,375 --> 00:33:14,959 [Eddie] We're having a showcase to save our art class. 644 00:33:15,041 --> 00:33:16,917 Would you be able to come? 645 00:33:17,000 --> 00:33:20,208 Hold on now, Eddie, we don't even have a location for that yet. 646 00:33:20,291 --> 00:33:23,583 -I don't see why you can't have your showcase here. -Wait, really? 647 00:33:23,667 --> 00:33:25,417 Yeah, I can pull some strings. 648 00:33:25,500 --> 00:33:27,291 -What? -Yeah. 649 00:33:27,375 --> 00:33:28,709 Yes! Thank you! 650 00:33:28,792 --> 00:33:30,041 [Jordan] I stand corrected. 651 00:33:30,041 --> 00:33:32,709 We have a showcase to prepare for. 652 00:33:32,709 --> 00:33:34,792 [Jordan] [cheering]rrected. 653 00:33:34,875 --> 00:33:38,667 Shanice, can we please take a picture before we go? 654 00:33:38,750 --> 00:33:40,875 Let's do it, no problem, come on. 655 00:33:40,875 --> 00:33:42,583 [Jordan] Let's do it, now. 656 00:33:44,250 --> 00:33:46,041 Come on, come on, no come on down. on. 657 00:33:46,125 --> 00:33:47,458 Come on down. 658 00:33:47,542 --> 00:33:49,208 "Art is life" on three. 659 00:33:49,208 --> 00:33:50,792 1, 2... 660 00:33:50,875 --> 00:33:51,875 "Art is lif3! on three. 661 00:33:51,959 --> 00:33:53,542 [all] Art is life! 662 00:33:53,625 --> 00:33:56,750 -[camera shutter clicks] -[upbeat music playing] 663 00:34:01,083 --> 00:34:04,750 Who can tell me about hope 664 00:34:04,750 --> 00:34:07,667 in Claude McKay's "If We Must Die"? 665 00:34:07,750 --> 00:34:09,417 Who can telAmy? about hope 666 00:34:11,458 --> 00:34:12,917 Stacy. 667 00:34:12,917 --> 00:34:15,959 Um, it's about sticking together 668 00:34:16,041 --> 00:34:17,834 no matter how hard things are? 669 00:34:17,917 --> 00:34:21,417 Very good, and what was the structure of this poem? 670 00:34:21,417 --> 00:34:22,917 Leon. 671 00:34:29,458 --> 00:34:31,083 Very good, and what was the structuOkay. this poem? 672 00:34:31,083 --> 00:34:34,375 The work created by poets, 673 00:34:34,458 --> 00:34:36,917 Very good, and what was it can make us feel deeply. 674 00:34:37,000 --> 00:34:38,333 Why? 675 00:34:38,417 --> 00:34:42,000 Because they know and love the English language. 676 00:34:42,083 --> 00:34:45,959 Regardless if they're writing a sonnet or a bar. 677 00:34:46,041 --> 00:34:48,500 Speaking of bars, 678 00:34:48,583 --> 00:34:50,458 how about we talk about an artist 679 00:34:50,542 --> 00:34:54,458 who you might be a little bit more familiar with? 680 00:35:00,917 --> 00:35:02,458 Didn't think I was cool, huh? 681 00:35:02,542 --> 00:35:04,417 [soft laughter] 682 00:35:04,500 --> 00:35:08,083 Oh, since we're on the subject of spoken word, Emma! 683 00:35:08,166 --> 00:35:11,667 Is there something you would like to share out loud with the class? 684 00:35:11,750 --> 00:35:14,083 Oh, come on, don't be shy. 685 00:35:16,333 --> 00:35:17,667 Share. 686 00:35:17,750 --> 00:35:19,875 Let's give her a little encouragement. 687 00:35:19,959 --> 00:35:23,792 [students chanting "Emma!"] 688 00:35:28,250 --> 00:35:30,125 [chanting stops] 689 00:35:31,792 --> 00:35:33,625 "I have a question. 690 00:35:33,625 --> 00:35:36,291 "I'm nervous, not calm. 691 00:35:36,291 --> 00:35:39,709 The idea to ask you "came from my mom." 692 00:35:39,792 --> 00:35:42,166 -Whoo! "I'm n-[laughter] calm. 693 00:35:48,792 --> 00:35:50,750 [school bell rings] 694 00:35:50,834 --> 00:35:52,333 That's class. 695 00:35:56,458 --> 00:35:58,333 [Leon] You didn't spoil it, did you? 696 00:35:58,333 --> 00:36:00,458 You said to tell her to meet you here at lunch, 697 00:36:00,542 --> 00:36:02,625 [Leoand that'sn't exactly what I told her. 698 00:36:02,709 --> 00:36:04,208 What's this about? 699 00:36:06,083 --> 00:36:08,917 I'm gonna ask Emma to prom. 700 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:12,417 But I'm not comfortable doing this type of thing in front of people. 701 00:36:12,500 --> 00:36:14,208 So... 702 00:36:14,291 --> 00:36:16,500 I'm gonna do it my own way. 703 00:36:22,542 --> 00:36:23,709 Hey! 704 00:36:23,792 --> 00:36:25,750 -Oh, okay! -Yeah. 705 00:36:25,834 --> 00:36:28,875 Well, thank you for my prom prep lunch invite. 706 00:36:28,875 --> 00:36:31,500 -What's going on? -The reason why I brought you down here is because 707 00:36:31,500 --> 00:36:34,291 I wanted to get your professional opinion my prabout something.vite. 708 00:36:34,375 --> 00:36:37,667 -What's going on? -The rOkay. [pops lips]ht you What can I do for you? 709 00:36:37,750 --> 00:36:39,667 Well, you know how much I love this school, right? 710 00:36:39,667 --> 00:36:42,709 -Mm-hmm. -And I really, really want to give these students 711 00:36:42,709 --> 00:36:44,083 Well, you know how much I lova special prom.right? 712 00:36:44,166 --> 00:36:47,709 -Mm-hmm. You really care about these kids like they're your own. 713 00:36:47,709 --> 00:36:50,917 Yeah. You know, I come from a long line of teachers 714 00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:54,500 -Mm-hmm. Youand, you know, this is notids lijust a job for me.n. 715 00:36:54,583 --> 00:36:56,041 It's a calling. 716 00:36:56,125 --> 00:36:59,750 Yeah, I mean, teachers can... they can change a life. 717 00:36:59,834 --> 00:37:03,750 I had this one very dedicated, amazing teacher 718 00:37:03,834 --> 00:37:07,583 who always inspired me to fight for my dreams 719 00:37:07,583 --> 00:37:10,417 and to keep climbing to bigger, better things. 720 00:37:10,417 --> 00:37:12,542 I mean, do you ever think to fyou might be,reams 721 00:37:12,542 --> 00:37:15,583 like, overlooking something andthat could bebing toright in front of you,. 722 00:37:15,583 --> 00:37:18,792 something special I mbecause we're alwaysnk constantly looking forward? 723 00:37:18,875 --> 00:37:21,750 like, overlooking something Um, I mean, I don't see torighanything wrongyou,. 724 00:37:21,834 --> 00:37:24,000 with always wanting to strive for more. 725 00:37:24,083 --> 00:37:25,417 Not like that. 726 00:37:25,500 --> 00:37:27,792 I'm just saying that, that thing, 727 00:37:27,875 --> 00:37:29,917 you know, that we're looking for 728 00:37:29,917 --> 00:37:31,917 could sometimes be right in front of you. 729 00:37:34,291 --> 00:37:35,792 you know, thatThe students.g for 730 00:37:35,792 --> 00:37:38,125 I mean, sticking with them 731 00:37:38,125 --> 00:37:40,542 through thick and thin thatis fulfilling. for 732 00:37:40,625 --> 00:37:42,208 -Yeah. I -Like Mark Thackeray.hem 733 00:37:42,291 --> 00:37:44,417 Pfft. Definitely like Mark. 734 00:37:44,500 --> 00:37:45,792 Yeah. 735 00:37:45,792 --> 00:37:47,291 Mark who? 736 00:37:47,375 --> 00:37:48,667 -Mark Thackeray. -Thackeray. 737 00:37:48,750 --> 00:37:50,834 Sidney Poitier, To Sir with Love. 738 00:37:50,917 --> 00:37:52,792 -He played the teacher. -He sure did. 739 00:37:52,875 --> 00:37:55,542 Oh, wait, hold up, you never saw that movie. 740 00:37:55,625 --> 00:38:00,125 Okay, first of all, that is a film from our grandparents' generation. 741 00:38:00,208 --> 00:38:02,208 I'll get around to seeing it. 742 00:38:02,291 --> 00:38:04,750 Yeah, well, maybe we could do it sooner than later. 743 00:38:06,500 --> 00:38:08,250 In class, that is. 744 00:38:08,250 --> 00:38:10,875 You know, movie Fridays. 745 00:38:10,959 --> 00:38:12,041 InMovie Fridays.s. 746 00:38:12,125 --> 00:38:13,542 Yes. 747 00:38:15,166 --> 00:38:16,625 Okay, so... 748 00:38:16,709 --> 00:38:19,709 Prom theme, what are you thinking? 749 00:38:19,792 --> 00:38:21,792 Oh, so... 750 00:38:21,875 --> 00:38:23,667 I was thinking... 751 00:38:24,750 --> 00:38:27,583 let's take 'em to the islands, eh? 752 00:38:27,667 --> 00:38:29,500 All right, mon. 753 00:38:29,500 --> 00:38:31,375 ...in a crowd. 754 00:38:31,458 --> 00:38:32,667 My mind is made up. 755 00:38:32,750 --> 00:38:35,417 Insecurity won't stand between you and... 756 00:38:35,500 --> 00:38:37,333 me. 757 00:38:43,083 --> 00:38:44,875 [exhales sharply] 758 00:38:46,208 --> 00:38:47,250 Emma. 759 00:38:47,333 --> 00:38:49,166 Even in a crowd, 760 00:38:49,166 --> 00:38:51,792 your face is the only face I see. 761 00:38:51,875 --> 00:38:55,750 This day is a new chance. 762 00:38:55,834 --> 00:38:59,417 Say the word and we'll have this dance, 763 00:38:59,500 --> 00:39:01,208 prom queen, 764 00:39:01,291 --> 00:39:04,875 whose beauty is already your crown. 765 00:39:04,959 --> 00:39:07,458 Will you be joined by a king? 766 00:39:07,542 --> 00:39:11,667 [students giggle] 767 00:39:11,667 --> 00:39:13,041 Wh... Wh... 768 00:39:13,041 --> 00:39:15,959 -What do you think? [stu-Uh, um...le] 769 00:39:18,166 --> 00:39:19,583 I'll think about it. 770 00:39:19,667 --> 00:39:21,500 [laughing] 771 00:39:25,583 --> 00:39:27,041 Ooh, and... 772 00:39:27,041 --> 00:39:30,041 big blue balloons to represent the ocean waves, right? 773 00:39:30,041 --> 00:39:31,166 -Yes! Oo-[gasps]. 774 00:39:31,166 --> 00:39:33,333 big blue balloons to represent And most importantly... 775 00:39:33,417 --> 00:39:36,375 -Yes! [island music playing] 776 00:39:36,375 --> 00:39:37,583 Music. 777 00:39:37,667 --> 00:39:40,208 -Yeah. Art is about vision. [island -Yes. playing] 778 00:39:40,291 --> 00:39:42,125 So envision it with me, eh? 779 00:39:42,208 --> 00:39:44,917 White sands, sipping coconuts. 780 00:39:44,917 --> 00:39:46,000 Yes! 781 00:39:46,083 --> 00:39:47,375 White sThe palm trees.oconuts. 782 00:39:47,458 --> 00:39:49,125 -[laughing] -The island breeze. 783 00:39:49,208 --> 00:39:51,000 Okay. I see you have some moves. 784 00:39:51,083 --> 00:39:52,625 I'm probably a little rusty. 785 00:39:52,709 --> 00:39:54,166 I think you are so fine. 786 00:39:54,250 --> 00:39:56,417 Um, I mean, um... 787 00:39:56,500 --> 00:39:59,458 I think that you are doing just fine. 788 00:39:59,542 --> 00:40:01,041 You know what I mean. 789 00:40:01,125 --> 00:40:03,709 [Leon] What did you say to me? Back up, this ain't a joke! 790 00:40:03,792 --> 00:40:05,208 What did you say to me? 791 00:40:05,291 --> 00:40:07,041 Hey, hey, hey, break it up! 792 00:40:08,875 --> 00:40:11,250 -What's going on? -I wasn't going to hit him. 793 00:40:11,250 --> 00:40:13,542 I was just doing my performance, about to ask Emma to prom, 794 00:40:13,625 --> 00:40:15,000 until they came in -I wasnand ruined it,t him. 795 00:40:15,083 --> 00:40:16,583 and then this fool started clownin' me. 796 00:40:16,667 --> 00:40:19,166 Hey, calm down, you hear me? 797 00:40:19,250 --> 00:40:22,417 Now, what have I taught you guys about having respect? 798 00:40:22,500 --> 00:40:24,959 Hmm? Haven't I taught all of you 799 00:40:24,959 --> 00:40:28,500 about keeping your control over your mind and your actions? 800 00:40:31,083 --> 00:40:32,583 Hmm? Haven't I taughBreathe. you 801 00:40:32,667 --> 00:40:34,792 Breathe. 802 00:40:34,792 --> 00:40:35,917 Let's go. 803 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,792 Let's go to the principal's office. 804 00:40:37,875 --> 00:40:39,709 Let's go. 805 00:40:39,792 --> 00:40:41,250 Come here. Jay. 806 00:40:44,792 --> 00:40:46,583 Okay, come on, off to class. 807 00:40:46,667 --> 00:40:48,750 Let's go, show's over. 808 00:40:48,834 --> 00:40:50,959 [peaceful music playing] 809 00:40:52,875 --> 00:40:55,333 Oh... Jordan. 810 00:40:55,417 --> 00:40:56,375 -Hey. -How's Leon? 811 00:40:56,458 --> 00:40:58,041 Oh, he's fine. 812 00:40:58,125 --> 00:41:00,333 You know, with these students, it could have been a lot worse. 813 00:41:00,417 --> 00:41:02,333 I'm just glad things didn't get out of hand. 814 00:41:02,333 --> 00:41:05,834 Yeah, me too. Seems like the field trip definitely inspired him. 815 00:41:05,917 --> 00:41:07,458 I'm just glad things That kid showed confidence. 816 00:41:07,542 --> 00:41:09,792 -Yeah. -Thank you again for supporting me. 817 00:41:09,875 --> 00:41:11,458 Oh, of course, we're a team. 818 00:41:11,542 --> 00:41:13,333 Yeah, 'cause, you know, 819 00:41:13,417 --> 00:41:16,500 -I'm the coach and you're the assistant. -Right, right, right. 820 00:41:16,583 --> 00:41:19,542 Okay, Coach, I'm gonna head over to Principal Nancy's office. 821 00:41:19,625 --> 00:41:22,417 She wants me to talk to the rest of the students about the incident. 822 00:41:22,500 --> 00:41:24,250 -Okay. -I will see you later. 823 00:41:24,333 --> 00:41:25,959 Yes, you will. 824 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:30,166 [contemplative music playing] 825 00:41:33,000 --> 00:41:34,875 [flute playing] 826 00:41:44,083 --> 00:41:45,750 [plays wrong note] 827 00:41:49,041 --> 00:41:51,542 Oh. I didn't know anyone was in here. 828 00:41:51,625 --> 00:41:54,750 That's okay. Please, keep playing. 829 00:41:56,417 --> 00:41:57,875 I don't wanna look silly. 830 00:41:57,875 --> 00:42:01,125 [scoffs] You don't look silly. 831 00:42:03,000 --> 00:42:04,125 I don't waHere.ook silly. 832 00:42:07,917 --> 00:42:09,291 [blowing breathy notes] 833 00:42:09,375 --> 00:42:11,542 [Emma laughs] 834 00:42:11,542 --> 00:42:14,041 It's been a while for me too. 835 00:42:14,125 --> 00:42:16,083 When did you get your flute? 836 00:42:18,375 --> 00:42:20,750 It was my mom's. 837 00:42:20,834 --> 00:42:23,834 I decided to try it again after what you said, 838 00:42:23,917 --> 00:42:25,583 but... 839 00:42:25,667 --> 00:42:28,291 I'm not very good. 840 00:42:28,375 --> 00:42:30,083 I just... 841 00:42:30,166 --> 00:42:32,417 I wanted to be good like her. 842 00:42:33,959 --> 00:42:37,792 Do you remember what Shanice said? 843 00:42:37,875 --> 00:42:40,625 It's not gonna happen overnight. 844 00:42:42,250 --> 00:42:43,667 Don't give up. 845 00:42:43,750 --> 00:42:47,250 Don't get discouraged if you get a little squeaky 846 00:42:47,250 --> 00:42:48,667 here and there. 847 00:42:54,375 --> 00:42:57,000 Don't get discouraged if you I know it is not easy. 848 00:42:58,208 --> 00:43:00,500 But you are so brave 849 00:43:00,583 --> 00:43:02,542 for even trying. 850 00:43:02,625 --> 00:43:04,625 You're doing wonderfully. 851 00:43:07,125 --> 00:43:09,959 She was teaching me Swan Lake before she got sick. 852 00:43:09,959 --> 00:43:10,959 Okay. 853 00:43:11,041 --> 00:43:13,750 She was teaching me Swan Lake But we never finished this part. 854 00:43:16,917 --> 00:43:18,375 All right. 855 00:43:19,458 --> 00:43:21,834 Then how about... 856 00:43:21,917 --> 00:43:25,041 we pick up where you both left off? 857 00:43:27,834 --> 00:43:28,959 Yeah? 858 00:43:29,959 --> 00:43:31,625 Okay. [clears throat] 859 00:43:34,792 --> 00:43:36,291 [playing "Swan Theme"] 860 00:44:03,792 --> 00:44:05,667 Hi, this is Kayla Scott. 861 00:44:05,667 --> 00:44:07,709 Yeah, I saw I missed a call from the school. 862 00:44:07,792 --> 00:44:10,917 Perhaps from Principal Meadows in regards Hto an opportunity to--. 863 00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:14,583 uh, wish you a happy birthday. 864 00:44:14,667 --> 00:44:18,250 Okay, love you, Dad. All right, bye. 865 00:44:19,667 --> 00:44:21,250 [father chuckles] 866 00:44:21,333 --> 00:44:23,458 Okay, now I'm going to have to explain that later. 867 00:44:23,542 --> 00:44:25,709 Oh, that's going to take some explaining now. 868 00:44:25,792 --> 00:44:27,792 No! I thought you were someone else. 869 00:44:27,792 --> 00:44:29,166 What are you doing here? 870 00:44:29,250 --> 00:44:30,875 I'm just dropping offe some presents. 871 00:44:30,875 --> 00:44:33,333 The church had a supply drive for you and the kids, 872 00:44:33,417 --> 00:44:35,417 I'm and let's see,offe I have a music book, 873 00:44:35,500 --> 00:44:37,875 I have, uh, paints and brushes, 874 00:44:37,959 --> 00:44:41,250 and, uh... anything you need. 875 00:44:41,333 --> 00:44:43,375 Wait a minute, they did this for us? 876 00:44:43,458 --> 00:44:46,500 Mm-hmm. You know the village always comes through. 877 00:44:46,583 --> 00:44:48,333 -I know that's right. -Right on. 878 00:44:48,417 --> 00:44:51,458 -[laughs] -Well, I can't wait to tell Jordan and the kids. 879 00:44:51,542 --> 00:44:55,667 Jordan? Is that the guy your mother told me about from the Service Saturday? 880 00:44:55,750 --> 00:44:58,041 Dad, it is not like that. 881 00:44:58,041 --> 00:45:00,333 Uh-huh. Uh, listen. 882 00:45:00,417 --> 00:45:03,000 Now, I don't want you Dato rush into anythingt. 883 00:45:03,083 --> 00:45:06,208 because of me and my grandbabies. 884 00:45:06,291 --> 00:45:08,333 Just take your time. 885 00:45:08,417 --> 00:45:12,667 I just want you to be as happy as your mother and I. 886 00:45:12,750 --> 00:45:14,917 Thanks, Dad. 887 00:45:14,917 --> 00:45:18,959 Oh! Speaking of kids, my class is about to begin. 888 00:45:19,041 --> 00:45:20,208 -Oh. -I love you. 889 00:45:20,291 --> 00:45:22,583 -You want me this way. -Exactly. 890 00:45:22,667 --> 00:45:24,208 Love you. [laughs] 891 00:45:25,875 --> 00:45:28,125 Hey, I don't mean to barge in, 892 00:45:28,208 --> 00:45:29,792 but I'm looking for Leon. 893 00:45:29,875 --> 00:45:31,583 He wasn't in my class this morning. 894 00:45:31,667 --> 00:45:32,875 Have you seen him? 895 00:45:32,959 --> 00:45:36,208 And, uh, looks like he's not in here either. 896 00:45:36,291 --> 00:45:39,917 Ooh. You don't think he's still upset about that note? 897 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:41,417 I'm not sure, but I'm gonna go check on it. 898 00:45:41,500 --> 00:45:43,417 Can you do me a favor and go in my classroom, 899 00:45:43,500 --> 00:45:46,083 make sure that my students are working on their assignments, please? 900 00:45:46,166 --> 00:45:48,333 -Yeah. -Thank you. -You're welcome. 901 00:45:48,417 --> 00:45:50,291 [peaceful music playing] 902 00:46:00,875 --> 00:46:04,875 Leon, did you forget about school today? 903 00:46:04,959 --> 00:46:07,166 No, Mr. Griffin. 904 00:46:07,250 --> 00:46:10,208 What's going on? Hmm? 905 00:46:14,041 --> 00:46:15,208 Hey. 906 00:46:17,125 --> 00:46:19,583 Go. Go finish playing, okay? 907 00:46:26,542 --> 00:46:27,917 Where is your mom? 908 00:46:28,000 --> 00:46:29,583 She can't miss her shift. 909 00:46:29,667 --> 00:46:33,959 And daycare won't take Kianna because she has a cold. 910 00:46:33,959 --> 00:46:35,709 So you have to take care of your sister 911 00:46:35,792 --> 00:46:37,959 And devery time your momianna doesn't have child care? 912 00:46:39,792 --> 00:46:41,375 Hey, hey. 913 00:46:41,458 --> 00:46:43,500 It's okay. 914 00:46:43,583 --> 00:46:47,709 My mom is doing everything she can, 915 00:46:47,792 --> 00:46:50,625 and I didn't want you or anyone else 916 00:46:50,709 --> 00:46:52,208 to think any different. 917 00:46:52,291 --> 00:46:55,834 You know, you stepping up and taking care of your sister, 918 00:46:55,917 --> 00:46:58,583 helping out your mom, I can get behind that. 919 00:46:58,667 --> 00:47:02,917 But I need you to know that this is not your responsibility. 920 00:47:04,125 --> 00:47:06,083 You think your mom might be open 921 00:47:06,166 --> 00:47:08,458 to allowing someone else to take care of your sister? 922 00:47:08,542 --> 00:47:13,667 No, no, no. You know, somebody that could be there for her any time she needs her, 923 00:47:13,750 --> 00:47:18,166 somebody that has a history of teaching children his whole life. 924 00:47:18,250 --> 00:47:20,083 No, I... You've got too much on your plate. 925 00:47:20,166 --> 00:47:22,041 I don't wanna be a burden. 926 00:47:22,041 --> 00:47:24,208 Not me. It's Mr. H. 927 00:47:24,291 --> 00:47:28,667 Now, Mr. H, everybody Iknows him in this town.n. 928 00:47:28,750 --> 00:47:32,208 Come to think about it, I think he even taught your mom. 929 00:47:34,542 --> 00:47:36,583 What do you say, huh? 930 00:47:36,667 --> 00:47:38,125 Really? 931 00:47:38,208 --> 00:47:39,959 Give her a call? 932 00:47:43,709 --> 00:47:45,625 [Leon crying] 933 00:47:45,709 --> 00:47:47,208 Hey, come on. 934 00:47:47,208 --> 00:47:48,375 Come on. 935 00:47:48,375 --> 00:47:51,291 [Kayla] Yeah, um, listen. 936 00:47:51,375 --> 00:47:53,583 I was wondering if we could clear the air. 937 00:47:55,542 --> 00:47:58,792 I'm not exactly sure what you mean. 938 00:48:00,250 --> 00:48:01,875 Well, I, um... 939 00:48:01,959 --> 00:48:03,625 I feel like there's been a little bit 940 00:48:03,709 --> 00:48:06,542 of a distance between us. 941 00:48:06,625 --> 00:48:08,291 Did I do something wrong? 942 00:48:08,375 --> 00:48:10,083 I don't know, Kayla. 943 00:48:10,166 --> 00:48:12,208 I guess it just didn't sit well with me 944 00:48:12,291 --> 00:48:15,333 that moments after accepting your job offer here, 945 00:48:15,417 --> 00:48:17,709 you were already talking about what's next for you. 946 00:48:17,792 --> 00:48:22,458 Like this school and these kids are just another stepping stone for your grants. 947 00:48:22,542 --> 00:48:25,041 Tanya, I hope you know that I did not mean it that way. 948 00:48:25,041 --> 00:48:29,417 Whether you did or you didn't, it felt like you wanted to be anywhere but here. 949 00:48:29,417 --> 00:48:33,417 TanStansville is my home,at I did nmy community.at way. 950 00:48:33,500 --> 00:48:35,083 Whether you did or you didn't, it feMaybe you neednted tosomething different,e. 951 00:48:35,166 --> 00:48:37,208 but everything I need is here. 952 00:48:37,291 --> 00:48:39,792 No, I wish I had that. 953 00:48:39,875 --> 00:48:42,458 Kayla, you do. 954 00:48:42,458 --> 00:48:44,959 You have roots. 955 00:48:45,041 --> 00:48:47,250 A home, people... 956 00:48:47,333 --> 00:48:49,917 traditions. 957 00:48:50,000 --> 00:48:51,542 And friends. 958 00:48:51,625 --> 00:48:54,250 You know what, you're right. 959 00:48:54,333 --> 00:48:57,959 I've just been so caught up in this vision that I've had for my life 960 00:48:58,041 --> 00:49:02,709 that... I guess I took what I already have here for granted. 961 00:49:02,792 --> 00:49:06,125 You know, maybe that's not all there is. 962 00:49:06,125 --> 00:49:07,583 Maybe... 963 00:49:07,667 --> 00:49:10,917 You know, maybe that's maybe I want something new. 964 00:49:11,000 --> 00:49:14,875 Wow! I think that's the first time I've ever said that out loud. 965 00:49:14,959 --> 00:49:16,208 [Tanya laughs] 966 00:49:16,291 --> 00:49:17,625 It feels... 967 00:49:17,709 --> 00:49:19,959 Oh, liberating? 968 00:49:19,959 --> 00:49:22,417 Uh, and, uh, very uncomfortable. 969 00:49:22,500 --> 00:49:24,792 O[Tanya laughs] 970 00:49:27,583 --> 00:49:29,667 I am so sorry. 971 00:49:29,750 --> 00:49:31,500 Thank you for this. 972 00:49:31,500 --> 00:49:33,291 I'm sorry too. 973 00:49:33,375 --> 00:49:37,291 I should have spoken up about what was wrong with me. 974 00:49:37,375 --> 00:49:38,875 How about you speak into a balloon? 975 00:49:38,959 --> 00:49:40,792 You know, but it goes so well with your outfit. 976 00:49:40,875 --> 00:49:42,083 I think it's yours, yeah. 977 00:49:42,166 --> 00:49:43,458 You can do it. 978 00:49:43,542 --> 00:49:45,000 Hah! Still got it. 979 00:49:45,083 --> 00:49:47,083 -[laughing] -Still got it. 980 00:49:48,333 --> 00:49:49,667 [laughing] 981 00:49:49,750 --> 00:49:52,875 It looks like the two of you are besties again, huh? 982 00:49:52,959 --> 00:49:55,166 -Hmm. -Okay. 983 00:50:01,458 --> 00:50:02,667 [Tanya] Who is that? 984 00:50:02,667 --> 00:50:05,000 I think that's the district rep 985 00:50:05,083 --> 00:50:07,834 here to talk to Principal Nancy [about the program.? 986 00:50:07,834 --> 00:50:09,500 She did not look happy. 987 00:50:09,583 --> 00:50:11,375 here to talk to Principal Nancy [No, she does not..? 988 00:50:20,000 --> 00:50:21,333 [Nancy] Thank you for coming by. 989 00:50:21,417 --> 00:50:25,083 I'm available to answer all of your questions. 990 00:50:25,166 --> 00:50:28,667 Can I offer you some delicious sweets? 991 00:50:31,625 --> 00:50:34,291 I don't mean to be the bad guy, you know that, 992 00:50:34,375 --> 00:50:37,667 but seeing as how Stansville High's test scores are... 993 00:50:37,750 --> 00:50:40,250 -[Nancy] They're improving. -[woman] Not fast enough. 994 00:50:40,333 --> 00:50:43,166 I don't know if the other board members and I 995 00:50:43,250 --> 00:50:45,917 can justify more money for extracurriculars 996 00:50:46,000 --> 00:50:49,333 when academics should be first priority. 997 00:50:50,750 --> 00:50:51,959 Kayla! 998 00:50:52,041 --> 00:50:53,333 Jordan. 999 00:50:53,417 --> 00:50:55,208 In my office now. 1000 00:50:55,291 --> 00:50:57,667 [both] Yes, Principal Nancy. 1001 00:50:58,709 --> 00:51:01,375 Kayla Scott. Jordan Griffin. 1002 00:51:01,375 --> 00:51:07,542 Maybe it's best if they tell you about their progress, personally. 1003 00:51:07,625 --> 00:51:10,750 I can say firsthand that, the students around here, 1004 00:51:10,750 --> 00:51:12,667 they have been making a lot of headway. 1005 00:51:12,750 --> 00:51:16,542 I And we have a personal, connection with these kids. 1006 00:51:16,625 --> 00:51:19,375 And we are tuned in to their needs. 1007 00:51:19,375 --> 00:51:23,041 And they need more funding, not less. 1008 00:51:23,125 --> 00:51:26,792 Exactly. They could have more funding for academics 1009 00:51:26,875 --> 00:51:28,250 if we cut the arts. 1010 00:51:28,333 --> 00:51:31,917 The board will be making the cuts official in two weeks. 1011 00:51:31,917 --> 00:51:33,583 Wait, wait. 1012 00:51:33,583 --> 00:51:35,500 The board will be making the cSo that... that's it?eeks. 1013 00:51:35,583 --> 00:51:39,041 Because I can give you evidence of measurable progress. 1014 00:51:39,125 --> 00:51:42,750 You know, I have, uh, numbers and statistics 1015 00:51:42,834 --> 00:51:46,625 that will show you the arts program... 1016 00:51:46,625 --> 00:51:50,750 it actually improves the students' academics. 1017 00:51:50,834 --> 00:51:55,417 Look, if you can provide data to back up your claims, 1018 00:51:55,500 --> 00:51:59,417 I'll call a special committee meeting next week 1019 00:51:59,500 --> 00:52:01,834 and we'll hear you out. 1020 00:52:01,917 --> 00:52:03,625 Have a nice weekend. 1021 00:52:03,709 --> 00:52:05,625 I'll show you out. 1022 00:52:07,291 --> 00:52:09,250 Thank you. 1023 00:52:12,208 --> 00:52:14,959 -[sighs] -How do you have that information? 1024 00:52:15,041 --> 00:52:16,250 I don't. 1025 00:52:16,333 --> 00:52:17,709 Uh, not yet, at least, 1026 00:52:17,792 --> 00:52:21,041 but gimme some time and I will put something together. 1027 00:52:21,125 --> 00:52:23,667 I just... I don't even know where to begin. 1028 00:52:23,667 --> 00:52:28,000 Maybe that's the problem. I don't, we do. 1029 00:52:28,083 --> 00:52:29,583 I just... I don't even You free for dinner tonight? 1030 00:52:29,667 --> 00:52:31,667 [peaceful music playing] 1031 00:52:37,542 --> 00:52:38,875 Jordan? 1032 00:52:43,000 --> 00:52:44,500 Uh, excuse me? 1033 00:52:45,625 --> 00:52:47,208 Is that you? 1034 00:52:48,792 --> 00:52:50,875 -It couldn't be! -[Kayla laughs] 1035 00:52:50,959 --> 00:52:53,500 -Kayla Scott! -Mr. H! 1036 00:52:53,583 --> 00:52:55,917 -What? -Let me get that. 1037 00:52:56,000 --> 00:52:58,125 Thank you. 1038 00:52:58,208 --> 00:53:00,125 -Oh, my. -What a surprise. 1039 00:53:00,208 --> 00:53:01,709 [Mr. H laughs] 1040 00:53:01,709 --> 00:53:03,333 Wait, what are you doing here? 1041 00:53:03,417 --> 00:53:05,500 Wait, how do the two of you know each other? 1042 00:53:05,583 --> 00:53:07,625 How do the two of you know each other? 1043 00:53:07,709 --> 00:53:09,917 [chuckles] Kayla, Jordan is my nephew. 1044 00:53:10,000 --> 00:53:13,333 Jordan, Kayla's one of my favorite students. 1045 00:53:15,000 --> 00:53:16,667 Well, there goes my grand introduction. 1046 00:53:16,667 --> 00:53:20,083 Jordan was telling me all about this new teacher at school. 1047 00:53:20,166 --> 00:53:23,000 I can't believe he was talking about you this whole time. 1048 00:53:23,083 --> 00:53:27,000 And the way he talks about you, you'd think he might have a little crush-- 1049 00:53:27,083 --> 00:53:28,750 You wanna say grace, Unc? 1050 00:53:28,834 --> 00:53:31,166 [Mr. H, chuckling] Okay. 1051 00:53:31,250 --> 00:53:33,417 How about I say it so I can pray 1052 00:53:33,417 --> 00:53:35,750 that you don't further embarrass me? 1053 00:53:37,959 --> 00:53:41,208 Thank you, God, for this food that you've provided. 1054 00:53:41,291 --> 00:53:43,750 And we ask for you to pray over us 1055 00:53:43,834 --> 00:53:46,041 as we spend our time together. 1056 00:53:46,125 --> 00:53:48,125 -Amen. -Amen! 1057 00:53:48,208 --> 00:53:50,458 -That was very nice, Jordan. -Jordan did well. 1058 00:53:50,542 --> 00:53:54,250 Have an attitude of gratitude. Especially for good food. 1059 00:53:54,250 --> 00:53:56,417 You know, I need to put some of your quotes 1060 00:53:56,500 --> 00:53:58,208 Have an attitude of gratitude. on posters in my classroom. 1061 00:53:58,291 --> 00:54:00,417 You're back at Stansville, full circle. 1062 00:54:00,500 --> 00:54:02,417 -Yes. -I hear it's not all 1063 00:54:02,500 --> 00:54:05,083 sunshine and roses there these days. 1064 00:54:05,083 --> 00:54:07,250 That is an understatement. 1065 00:54:07,250 --> 00:54:10,333 I don't even know if my job is going to exist next year. 1066 00:54:10,417 --> 00:54:14,542 I do not like not having control over what happens with me next, That is you know?tatement. 1067 00:54:14,625 --> 00:54:16,250 [Mr. H] Well... 1068 00:54:16,333 --> 00:54:19,500 you may not have much control over what happens next, 1069 00:54:19,583 --> 00:54:22,834 but you can control how much love you give your students 1070 00:54:22,917 --> 00:54:25,458 while you have them. 1071 00:54:25,542 --> 00:54:29,125 That will stick with them their whole life. 1072 00:54:29,208 --> 00:54:31,375 More than... what, 1073 00:54:31,458 --> 00:54:35,041 lessons, projects or programs themselves. 1074 00:54:35,125 --> 00:54:37,000 It's all about love... 1075 00:54:38,208 --> 00:54:39,458 and community. 1076 00:54:49,625 --> 00:54:51,000 [humming] 1077 00:54:51,083 --> 00:54:52,959 Hey, Mama. 1078 00:54:53,041 --> 00:54:55,333 Your sous-chef has arrived. 1079 00:54:55,333 --> 00:54:57,125 Hey, baby, you ready to do this? 1080 00:54:57,208 --> 00:54:59,500 -I was born ready. Your s-That's my girl.ived. 1081 00:54:59,583 --> 00:55:01,750 There's a rolling pin with your name on it. 1082 00:55:01,834 --> 00:55:04,291 Ahh! All right. 1083 00:55:04,375 --> 00:55:05,625 So... 1084 00:55:05,709 --> 00:55:10,041 how's the showcase planning coming along? 1085 00:55:10,125 --> 00:55:13,834 We might not have an art showcase to support soon. 1086 00:55:13,834 --> 00:55:17,709 Next week there's a meeting where I have to convince 1087 00:55:17,792 --> 00:55:20,959 Wan entire boarde an anot to cut the funding.soon. 1088 00:55:22,625 --> 00:55:24,875 I hope all of this makes a difference. 1089 00:55:24,959 --> 00:55:27,959 Oh, my girl, of course it makes a difference. 1090 00:55:28,041 --> 00:55:31,834 And you have already made such a difference. 1091 00:55:31,834 --> 00:55:34,750 I talked to Eddie's grandmother and she says 1092 00:55:34,834 --> 00:55:37,375 she hasn't ever seen him so excited about something. 1093 00:55:37,458 --> 00:55:40,291 I've seen the same thing in such a short time. 1094 00:55:41,542 --> 00:55:43,125 You know, my focus is to make sure 1095 00:55:43,208 --> 00:55:45,000 that these kids get the opportunity 1096 00:55:45,083 --> 00:55:46,709 to find the artist within 1097 00:55:46,792 --> 00:55:49,583 and not have that chance ripped from under them 1098 00:55:49,667 --> 00:55:51,709 because of funding. 1099 00:55:51,792 --> 00:55:53,792 While I'm here, Mom, 1100 00:55:53,875 --> 00:55:57,458 I owe it to those kids to give them all of my... 1101 00:55:57,542 --> 00:55:59,041 everything. 1102 00:55:59,041 --> 00:56:02,417 No one can say you're not giving it your all. 1103 00:56:02,500 --> 00:56:04,875 Now, what I do know 1104 00:56:04,875 --> 00:56:06,959 is that everything happens for a reason. 1105 00:56:07,041 --> 00:56:10,667 And if anyone can save this art program, it's you. 1106 00:56:10,750 --> 00:56:12,709 [laughs] Now, come on. 1107 00:56:12,792 --> 00:56:15,667 These last pies won't bake themselves. 1108 00:56:15,750 --> 00:56:17,375 Okay. 1109 00:56:28,458 --> 00:56:30,125 -Hey. -Hey. 1110 00:56:30,208 --> 00:56:31,875 What's up? 1111 00:56:31,959 --> 00:56:35,834 Well, I promised the board members their statistics next week, 1112 00:56:35,917 --> 00:56:38,583 so I'm gonna deliver. 1113 00:56:38,583 --> 00:56:39,959 Mm-hmm. 1114 00:56:40,041 --> 00:56:41,667 Well, I would offer you so a helping hand,er. 1115 00:56:41,750 --> 00:56:44,750 but I don't think you need an assistant. 1116 00:56:47,250 --> 00:56:49,208 Got something for you. 1117 00:56:49,291 --> 00:56:51,667 It'll help take your mind off of everything. 1118 00:56:53,792 --> 00:56:55,417 Passing notes, Mr. Griffin? 1119 00:56:55,500 --> 00:56:59,083 Yeah. No, I picked up something off of Leon. 1120 00:56:59,083 --> 00:57:00,875 Aha. 1121 00:57:05,083 --> 00:57:06,542 Yeah. No, I picked up s "To Sir, with Love." 1122 00:57:06,625 --> 00:57:09,667 Yeah. There's a new backyard cinema 1123 00:57:09,750 --> 00:57:13,250 that's doing a series of movies dedicated to Sidney Poitier. 1124 00:57:13,333 --> 00:57:16,542 -Ah. -Yeah, and they're showing that one tomorrow. 1125 00:57:16,625 --> 00:57:18,959 So, is this like a...? 1126 00:57:19,041 --> 00:57:21,500 It's written right there on the invite. 1127 00:57:26,208 --> 00:57:27,750 [Kayla sighs] 1128 00:57:39,750 --> 00:57:41,959 I'll see you later. 1129 00:57:47,792 --> 00:57:50,583 [romantic R&B playing] 1130 00:57:54,333 --> 00:57:55,500 Wow! 1131 00:57:55,583 --> 00:57:56,875 [Jordan] Mm-hmm. 1132 00:57:56,959 --> 00:57:58,875 It's pretty perfect. 1133 00:57:58,959 --> 00:58:01,875 Yeah, well, I spent a long time on it. 1134 00:58:01,959 --> 00:58:03,667 -Thank you. -You're welcome. 1135 00:58:03,750 --> 00:58:06,500 So, I wanted to talk to you about tomorrow's meeting. 1136 00:58:06,500 --> 00:58:08,500 Whoa! No work. 1137 00:58:08,583 --> 00:58:11,041 So, I wanted to talk to you I just want you to relax... 1138 00:58:11,125 --> 00:58:13,375 and enjoy the space, 1139 00:58:13,458 --> 00:58:15,333 and I want you to feast your eyes 1140 00:58:15,417 --> 00:58:17,834 on the incomparable Sidney Poitier 1141 00:58:17,917 --> 00:58:20,875 in one of his most career-defining roles. 1142 00:58:20,959 --> 00:58:23,208 So, is this like a date? 1143 00:58:25,709 --> 00:58:27,417 Yeah. A date. 1144 00:58:31,500 --> 00:58:32,709 Showtime. 1145 00:58:32,709 --> 00:58:34,917 [Jazz music playing] 1146 00:59:05,375 --> 00:59:07,709 [Jazz music playing] 1147 00:59:11,542 --> 00:59:15,333 [Kayla] It's just... so many lessons packed in one film. 1148 00:59:15,417 --> 00:59:19,375 Forgiveness, discipline, respect, integrity... 1149 00:59:19,458 --> 00:59:20,875 Mm-hmm. 1150 00:59:20,959 --> 00:59:24,166 Integrity and men are few and far between these days. 1151 00:59:24,250 --> 00:59:27,500 Oh, I think that there is a few left. 1152 00:59:33,083 --> 00:59:34,208 [phone buzzes] 1153 00:59:34,291 --> 00:59:35,709 Sorry. 1154 00:59:39,875 --> 00:59:41,542 Oh! Wow. 1155 00:59:41,625 --> 00:59:43,208 What? Is everything okay? 1156 00:59:43,291 --> 00:59:45,291 Yeah, no, it's, um... 1157 00:59:45,375 --> 00:59:47,083 the principal from Maple Ridge, 1158 00:59:47,166 --> 00:59:49,250 I think it might be about a job. 1159 00:59:49,250 --> 00:59:51,166 Oh, you seem excited. 1160 00:59:51,250 --> 00:59:54,417 Not excitement, just... asurprise.b. 1161 00:59:54,500 --> 00:59:56,125 You miss it there? 1162 00:59:57,875 --> 01:00:00,166 -Jordan-- -No. 1163 01:00:00,250 --> 01:00:01,583 It's okay. 1164 01:00:01,667 --> 01:00:02,875 [scoffs] 1165 01:00:02,959 --> 01:00:06,125 You know that I'm in a tough position. 1166 01:00:07,542 --> 01:00:11,750 This... was a very lovely evening. 1167 01:00:11,834 --> 01:00:15,291 And you are a perfect gentleman. 1168 01:00:16,750 --> 01:00:18,000 But I, um... 1169 01:00:19,208 --> 01:00:22,583 Well, good luck fighting for us tomorrow, Kayla. 1170 01:00:22,667 --> 01:00:24,000 Yeah. 1171 01:00:37,375 --> 01:00:39,500 Thank you, Principal Nancy. 1172 01:00:39,500 --> 01:00:42,834 And to all of our wonderful teachers for showing up to support. 1173 01:00:42,834 --> 01:00:46,208 And to the board. I really appreciate you making time to hear me out. 1174 01:00:46,291 --> 01:00:51,458 And to all of our wonderful Studies show that students with consistent arts education 1175 01:00:51,542 --> 01:00:54,083 produce higher math and English test scores, 1176 01:00:54,166 --> 01:00:58,041 which correlates with higher rates of graduation 1177 01:00:58,125 --> 01:00:59,542 and college enrolment. 1178 01:00:59,625 --> 01:01:03,458 Since my team and I revamped the arts program, 1179 01:01:03,542 --> 01:01:05,667 attendance is up. 1180 01:01:05,750 --> 01:01:07,750 One of our students with dyslexia 1181 01:01:07,834 --> 01:01:11,625 went from the near bottom of the class 1182 01:01:11,709 --> 01:01:13,208 to the very top. 1183 01:01:13,291 --> 01:01:17,375 Another student, who had frequent absences, 1184 01:01:17,375 --> 01:01:20,333 has completely turned things around. 1185 01:01:20,417 --> 01:01:24,709 Now these are just two of our student success stories who from a long list.nces, 1186 01:01:24,792 --> 01:01:28,083 While this is impressive and may show a correlation, 1187 01:01:28,166 --> 01:01:31,875 it's not quite the type of long-term data we're looking for. 1188 01:01:31,959 --> 01:01:34,709 Right, but that data comes with time. 1189 01:01:34,792 --> 01:01:36,208 And it will come. 1190 01:01:36,208 --> 01:01:38,291 I mean, we are just getting started. 1191 01:01:39,834 --> 01:01:44,166 Can you give the program Anone more year?. 1192 01:01:45,875 --> 01:01:49,083 Thank you, Ms. Scott, that will be all for today. 1193 01:01:49,166 --> 01:01:50,583 Wait. 1194 01:01:50,667 --> 01:01:53,375 Jordan? 1195 01:01:53,458 --> 01:01:56,083 This school system has failed us. 1196 01:01:56,083 --> 01:01:59,500 I have seen teachers come and go time and time again. 1197 01:01:59,583 --> 01:02:02,291 But this semester, something has changed. 1198 01:02:02,375 --> 01:02:06,083 And that something is not quantifiable. 1199 01:02:06,166 --> 01:02:07,709 I... 1200 01:02:07,792 --> 01:02:11,917 would love to invite you to our art showcase 1201 01:02:12,000 --> 01:02:14,875 at the Maroney Theater this Friday. 1202 01:02:14,875 --> 01:02:18,375 That way you could see our students face to face, 1203 01:02:18,458 --> 01:02:22,458 you know, see their abilities, their talents, 1204 01:02:22,542 --> 01:02:27,000 and not just look at them as numbers or statistics. 1205 01:02:28,500 --> 01:02:29,750 Thank you, both. 1206 01:02:29,834 --> 01:02:31,583 We'll consider these your closing remarks 1207 01:02:31,667 --> 01:02:34,125 and a decision will be forthcoming. 1208 01:02:34,208 --> 01:02:36,542 Meeting adjourned. 1209 01:02:36,625 --> 01:02:39,542 [ringtone chiming] 1210 01:02:47,041 --> 01:02:48,750 -Hello? -Yeah, Ms. Scott. 1211 01:02:48,834 --> 01:02:50,458 This is Principal Meadows. 1212 01:02:50,542 --> 01:02:54,375 We have a position opening up next year if you're interested. 1213 01:02:54,458 --> 01:02:57,500 It's fulltime, excellent benefits, competitive salary. 1214 01:02:57,583 --> 01:03:00,917 Wow! That is such a generous offer. 1215 01:03:01,000 --> 01:03:03,166 You should know that I'm really going to bat for you, 1216 01:03:03,250 --> 01:03:06,959 so, we have many other outstanding candidates, in consideration, 1217 01:03:07,041 --> 01:03:09,000 but you are first on my list. 1218 01:03:09,083 --> 01:03:11,000 So I'll need an answer by Friday. 1219 01:03:17,000 --> 01:03:18,583 Thank you. 1220 01:03:22,458 --> 01:03:26,500 Well, we're pretty much all set up for the showcase tomorrow night. 1221 01:03:26,583 --> 01:03:28,291 You feelin' ready? 1222 01:03:30,291 --> 01:03:32,750 Daydreaming about Jordan? 1223 01:03:34,041 --> 01:03:36,291 -What? -[chuckles] 1224 01:03:36,291 --> 01:03:38,417 I knew that would get your attention. 1225 01:03:38,500 --> 01:03:41,500 -[Kayla chuckles] -What's on your mind? 1226 01:03:41,583 --> 01:03:43,125 A million things. 1227 01:03:43,208 --> 01:03:45,750 I mean, the showcase, the board's looming decision, 1228 01:03:45,834 --> 01:03:46,875 my new job offer-- 1229 01:03:46,959 --> 01:03:48,834 You got a job offer? 1230 01:03:50,041 --> 01:03:51,333 Yeah. 1231 01:03:51,417 --> 01:03:53,417 At my old school. 1232 01:03:54,917 --> 01:03:57,000 And they need an answer by tomorrow night, 1233 01:03:57,000 --> 01:03:59,333 and I have no idea what I'm going to tell them. 1234 01:03:59,417 --> 01:04:01,917 AndNow, if this werewer ba few weeks ago,, 1235 01:04:02,000 --> 01:04:04,083 would have been a no-brainer. 1236 01:04:04,166 --> 01:04:09,125 But now... now I've really grown to love the students 1237 01:04:09,208 --> 01:04:11,250 and the staff. 1238 01:04:11,333 --> 01:04:15,875 And I finally feel at home in Stansville again. 1239 01:04:15,875 --> 01:04:18,041 But it's also looking like 1240 01:04:18,125 --> 01:04:21,166 Athere may not be a placee for you here anymore. 1241 01:04:21,250 --> 01:04:23,792 Exactly. 1242 01:04:23,875 --> 01:04:26,250 Have you told Jordan and the kids yet? 1243 01:04:27,834 --> 01:04:29,125 No, not yet. 1244 01:04:29,208 --> 01:04:31,375 I just, um... 1245 01:04:31,375 --> 01:04:34,000 They've worked so hard for this moment, 1246 01:04:34,083 --> 01:04:37,917 I think it should just be about them and them only. 1247 01:04:39,583 --> 01:04:41,375 Yeah. 1248 01:04:41,375 --> 01:04:43,375 That's gotta be tough. 1249 01:04:43,458 --> 01:04:44,917 Mm-hmm. 1250 01:04:46,083 --> 01:04:47,250 I'm here for you. 1251 01:04:47,333 --> 01:04:49,583 [Kayla sighs] 1252 01:04:49,667 --> 01:04:52,208 -What do you say we get out of here? -Yes! 1253 01:04:52,291 --> 01:04:54,417 -Yeah. Big day tomorrow. -Oh, yes. 1254 01:04:58,375 --> 01:05:01,041 [upbeat music playing] 1255 01:05:01,125 --> 01:05:03,041 [Kayla] All right. 1256 01:05:03,125 --> 01:05:05,208 Tonight is the big night, 1257 01:05:05,208 --> 01:05:09,083 and I am so proud of each and every one of you. 1258 01:05:09,083 --> 01:05:10,667 TonighAnd no one...night, 1259 01:05:10,750 --> 01:05:14,125 and I am so proud of no school board member,ou. 1260 01:05:14,208 --> 01:05:15,959 no person in power, 1261 01:05:16,041 --> 01:05:18,625 whether it be in education or in life, 1262 01:05:18,709 --> 01:05:21,417 can take away your talent, 1263 01:05:21,417 --> 01:05:23,125 your drive, 1264 01:05:23,125 --> 01:05:24,917 can tor your passion.lent, 1265 01:05:25,000 --> 01:05:27,542 Remember what you learned in my class. 1266 01:05:27,625 --> 01:05:32,500 Life is by your design. 1267 01:05:32,583 --> 01:05:36,667 And I can say with absolute certainty 1268 01:05:36,750 --> 01:05:39,667 that each and every one of you... 1269 01:05:41,458 --> 01:05:43,375 are true talent. 1270 01:05:43,458 --> 01:05:45,291 You're artists. 1271 01:05:45,291 --> 01:05:48,792 Ms. Scott, we got you something. 1272 01:05:48,792 --> 01:05:49,959 Y[Kayla] What?. 1273 01:05:50,041 --> 01:05:52,166 Ms. ScottWhat is this?something. 1274 01:05:52,250 --> 01:05:55,333 Um, we wanted to show our appreciation 1275 01:05:55,417 --> 01:05:57,959 for everything that you've done for us. 1276 01:05:57,959 --> 01:06:00,667 [Kayla sighs] 1277 01:06:02,709 --> 01:06:04,667 for everything I know it's not much, but... 1278 01:06:04,667 --> 01:06:05,959 No... 1279 01:06:07,667 --> 01:06:09,208 for everything I know It's perfect., but... 1280 01:06:12,166 --> 01:06:13,458 Thank you. 1281 01:06:14,667 --> 01:06:16,583 No, thank you. 1282 01:06:19,333 --> 01:06:24,208 Thank you for... giving us a chance, Ms. Scott. 1283 01:06:24,291 --> 01:06:26,125 All right! 1284 01:06:26,208 --> 01:06:28,792 We have a show to do. 1285 01:06:28,875 --> 01:06:30,792 -Yeah, yeah. -[laughter] 1286 01:06:30,875 --> 01:06:33,792 And you all are going to knock the socks off 1287 01:06:33,792 --> 01:06:38,667 of every student, teacher, and parent out there 1288 01:06:38,750 --> 01:06:41,166 And you all are going ttonight, am I right?f 1289 01:06:41,166 --> 01:06:45,542 Now, let's go and give them everything we've got. 1290 01:06:45,625 --> 01:06:47,250 And you all are going ttonig[laughter]ight?f 1291 01:06:47,333 --> 01:06:49,542 Let's go! 1292 01:06:57,667 --> 01:07:00,166 [upbeat music playing] 1293 01:07:17,542 --> 01:07:19,291 [ringtone chimes] 1294 01:07:24,750 --> 01:07:25,917 Nervous? 1295 01:07:25,917 --> 01:07:28,041 [scoffs] Of course. You're not? 1296 01:07:28,125 --> 01:07:29,250 NNope.s? 1297 01:07:29,333 --> 01:07:32,458 Of course I am, I just hide it better than you. 1298 01:07:32,542 --> 01:07:35,000 [applause] 1299 01:07:39,250 --> 01:07:40,333 Good evening. 1300 01:07:40,417 --> 01:07:43,875 Thank you all for coming tonight. 1301 01:07:43,959 --> 01:07:47,875 We are going to have a marvelous show. 1302 01:07:47,875 --> 01:07:53,583 Please welcome our fearless leader of the arts program, 1303 01:07:53,583 --> 01:07:55,750 We are going to have aMs. Kayla Scott! 1304 01:07:55,834 --> 01:07:58,250 Please welcome our fearless leader of th[applause]gram, 1305 01:08:02,333 --> 01:08:06,375 Thank you, Principal Nancy, for that lovely introduction 1306 01:08:06,375 --> 01:08:10,375 and for bringing me back to the Stansville family. 1307 01:08:11,875 --> 01:08:16,000 First, allow me to introduce formy other team members,ion 1308 01:08:16,083 --> 01:08:19,125 Jordan Griffin and Tanya Weldon! 1309 01:08:19,208 --> 01:08:21,709 [applause] 1310 01:08:21,792 --> 01:08:27,000 I tell you, I am so blessed to have had these two 1311 01:08:27,083 --> 01:08:29,458 by my side this semester. 1312 01:08:29,542 --> 01:08:33,875 None of this would have happened without you. 1313 01:08:35,625 --> 01:08:38,375 So thank you. 1314 01:08:38,458 --> 01:08:40,750 [sighs] Okay. 1315 01:08:42,125 --> 01:08:43,792 This semester, 1316 01:08:43,875 --> 01:08:48,375 we focused on creative expression. 1317 01:08:48,458 --> 01:08:52,792 The students learned how to harness their passion 1318 01:08:52,875 --> 01:08:56,959 and their emotions and pour it into their crafts. 1319 01:08:57,041 --> 01:08:59,792 And we know that you all 1320 01:08:59,792 --> 01:09:01,875 are going to love it! 1321 01:09:01,959 --> 01:09:04,667 AnSo, enjoy the show!all 1322 01:09:04,750 --> 01:09:09,542 [fanfare playing] 1323 01:09:09,625 --> 01:09:12,375 [Leon] What is art? 1324 01:09:12,458 --> 01:09:15,959 [playing "Swan Theme" with band] 1325 01:09:34,000 --> 01:09:37,667 Art is... expression. 1326 01:09:37,750 --> 01:09:39,542 Emotion. 1327 01:09:39,542 --> 01:09:41,041 Love. 1328 01:09:41,041 --> 01:09:44,041 Art is perspective. 1329 01:09:44,041 --> 01:09:47,041 Art can take you on a journey and bring you back home 1330 01:09:47,125 --> 01:09:50,458 to a blank space that becomes more familiar in an hour, 1331 01:09:50,542 --> 01:09:55,625 releasing your heart and soul with words that have power. 1332 01:09:55,709 --> 01:09:58,333 Art is dance. 1333 01:09:58,417 --> 01:10:01,667 It can be improvised or strategized, 1334 01:10:01,667 --> 01:10:04,041 symbolic or aesthetic. 1335 01:10:04,041 --> 01:10:09,208 Art combines rhythm and sound to created a line that is melodic, 1336 01:10:09,291 --> 01:10:13,250 transcends time, space symboand culture.etic. 1337 01:10:13,333 --> 01:10:15,542 Art speaks to us, 1338 01:10:15,625 --> 01:10:20,125 through brushes, pencils, spray cans. 1339 01:10:20,208 --> 01:10:23,000 It can take a blank canvas and turn it into Mona Lisa 1340 01:10:23,083 --> 01:10:24,709 or a soup can. 1341 01:10:24,792 --> 01:10:30,041 Images through abstraction can be described by one's reaction. 1342 01:10:30,125 --> 01:10:34,792 And most of all, art is necessary. 1343 01:10:34,875 --> 01:10:37,834 It is my right to see the beauty and ugly of the world 1344 01:10:37,917 --> 01:10:40,542 different than how you see it. 1345 01:10:40,625 --> 01:10:45,834 Each one of us are showing each one of you our world. 1346 01:10:50,917 --> 01:10:52,333 See? 1347 01:10:55,250 --> 01:10:56,959 [upbeat music playing] 1348 01:10:57,041 --> 01:10:58,667 [cheering] 1349 01:11:36,625 --> 01:11:39,000 -I'm so proud! -Thank you, Mom. 1350 01:11:39,083 --> 01:11:41,208 -Ooh! -Congratulations, baby girl! 1351 01:11:41,291 --> 01:11:44,250 -That was good! -Oh, I appreciate that. 1352 01:11:45,792 --> 01:11:48,959 Oh, I will be right back. Okay. 1353 01:11:49,041 --> 01:11:51,792 -Hi. -Great show tonight, Kayla. 1354 01:11:51,875 --> 01:11:56,000 -Thank you. -I was so impressed watching your presentation on livestream, 1355 01:11:56,083 --> 01:11:58,125 and tonight moved me even more. 1356 01:11:58,208 --> 01:12:00,000 I really appreciate that. 1357 01:12:00,083 --> 01:12:02,333 And I'm just so happy that you both came out. 1358 01:12:02,333 --> 01:12:05,792 -Wait, how do you two know each other? -We met right before the show. 1359 01:12:05,875 --> 01:12:08,667 Pam and Principal Nancy filled me in on your situation. 1360 01:12:08,750 --> 01:12:12,417 And we want to fund your arts program for next year. 1361 01:12:12,500 --> 01:12:14,750 And that will give us time to figure out 1362 01:12:14,834 --> 01:12:18,333 how to invest in it continuously beginning the following year. 1363 01:12:18,417 --> 01:12:22,375 -Wait, what... -But how are you going to convince the rest of the board? 1364 01:12:22,458 --> 01:12:25,250 -Yeah. -They act pretty tough in the boardroom, 1365 01:12:25,333 --> 01:12:27,917 but I like to think that I have some influence. 1366 01:12:28,000 --> 01:12:29,792 I'm convinced, I'm convinced. 1367 01:12:29,875 --> 01:12:31,375 -Great! -Oh. 1368 01:12:31,375 --> 01:12:34,333 -Congratulations. -Thank you! 1369 01:12:35,959 --> 01:12:38,500 And if there's anything else I can do for you, Kayla, 1370 01:12:38,583 --> 01:12:40,208 let me know, I mean it. 1371 01:12:40,208 --> 01:12:41,875 You're amazing. 1372 01:12:41,959 --> 01:12:44,083 -I gotta go. Bye. let me kn-Okay.mean it. 1373 01:12:44,166 --> 01:12:45,500 Thank you. 1374 01:12:45,500 --> 01:12:48,041 [screaming] 1375 01:12:54,000 --> 01:12:55,542 Did you hear that... 1376 01:12:55,542 --> 01:12:56,583 What? 1377 01:12:56,667 --> 01:12:58,458 I'm assuming it's paid Did you off? that... 1378 01:12:58,542 --> 01:13:01,208 Yeah. It did. 1379 01:13:01,291 --> 01:13:03,041 Great show, Ms. Scott. 1380 01:13:03,125 --> 01:13:05,959 Thank you, Mr. Griffin. 1381 01:13:08,583 --> 01:13:11,041 I got the money. 1382 01:13:11,041 --> 01:13:13,875 [relaxing R&B playing] 1383 01:13:34,417 --> 01:13:36,542 I just wanted to ask you one more time. 1384 01:13:36,625 --> 01:13:40,500 -Yes? -Are you sure about your decision for next year? 1385 01:13:40,583 --> 01:13:43,000 [Kayla] I have given this a lot of thought, 1386 01:13:43,083 --> 01:13:45,834 and I've weighed all my options. 1387 01:13:45,917 --> 01:13:47,458 I'm sure. 1388 01:13:47,458 --> 01:13:49,875 [Nancy] When do you head to Charlotte? 1389 01:13:49,959 --> 01:13:51,625 Later today, actually. 1390 01:13:55,959 --> 01:13:58,166 Hey, hold on. Hold on a second, Tanya. 1391 01:13:58,250 --> 01:14:01,291 Have you heard anything about Kayla taking on another job? 1392 01:14:01,375 --> 01:14:03,875 You mean the job offer she got in Charlotte? 1393 01:14:03,959 --> 01:14:07,333 She said she was gonna tell you after the showcase. 1394 01:14:09,250 --> 01:14:11,458 And I just blew it, didn't I? 1395 01:14:14,750 --> 01:14:17,417 [Jordan] Why didn't you tell me? 1396 01:14:19,625 --> 01:14:22,083 I thought you was committed to staying. 1397 01:14:22,166 --> 01:14:25,000 I overheard your conversation with Principal Nancy. 1398 01:14:25,000 --> 01:14:27,125 You're going to Charlotte for another job? 1399 01:14:27,208 --> 01:14:31,375 You're gonna abandon Ithese students, you're gonna wabandon this school? 1400 01:14:31,458 --> 01:14:33,333 After everything we just went through. 1401 01:14:33,417 --> 01:14:36,250 We just got the arts program back! 1402 01:14:36,333 --> 01:14:40,834 You know, these kids, they... they trusted you. 1403 01:14:40,917 --> 01:14:43,000 I trusted you. 1404 01:14:43,000 --> 01:14:46,375 I feel so foolish, thinking that you were different, 1405 01:14:46,458 --> 01:14:50,041 but it turns out, you're just like everyone else. 1406 01:14:54,333 --> 01:14:55,500 Are you done? 1407 01:14:55,583 --> 01:14:58,458 Yeah. I think I am. 1408 01:15:14,792 --> 01:15:16,083 Thank you. 1409 01:15:16,166 --> 01:15:19,625 You made the right decision, you know. 1410 01:15:19,709 --> 01:15:22,959 I'd be lying if I didn't question it after what happened with Jordan. 1411 01:15:23,041 --> 01:15:26,959 -It was a misunderstanding. -Yeah, but it didn't have to be. 1412 01:15:27,041 --> 01:15:30,458 I mean, he could have let me speak, but he didn't. 1413 01:15:32,375 --> 01:15:34,375 You're not totally innocent, either. 1414 01:15:35,709 --> 01:15:37,583 You should have told him about your offer. 1415 01:15:37,667 --> 01:15:41,291 How could I? He'd completely discounted 1416 01:15:41,375 --> 01:15:44,083 everything I've done this whole semester 1417 01:15:44,166 --> 01:15:45,542 in a single minute. 1418 01:15:45,542 --> 01:15:47,792 -Are you surprised? -[scoffs] 1419 01:15:47,875 --> 01:15:50,291 At those teachers' desks inat that school,e. 1420 01:15:50,375 --> 01:15:53,625 there might as well be revolving doors. 1421 01:15:53,709 --> 01:15:57,166 He's probably getting used to being left all the time. 1422 01:15:57,250 --> 01:15:58,583 Just like those kids. 1423 01:15:58,583 --> 01:16:00,208 Yes, but that does not give him the right 1424 01:16:00,291 --> 01:16:03,583 to come for me based off of what someone else did. 1425 01:16:03,583 --> 01:16:06,333 Well, what he did wasn't right. 1426 01:16:06,417 --> 01:16:10,917 -He was loud, and he was wrong. of wh-Yep. Thank you.did. 1427 01:16:10,917 --> 01:16:14,083 But why are you so quick to cut him off? 1428 01:16:14,083 --> 01:16:16,500 -He Any chance you might beong. of looking for a reasond. 1429 01:16:16,583 --> 01:16:19,500 Buto put some distanceck between you two? 1430 01:16:19,583 --> 01:16:21,792 Fear of getting hurt? 1431 01:16:21,875 --> 01:16:24,875 Or maybe... 1432 01:16:24,959 --> 01:16:26,625 fear that it might work out. 1433 01:16:28,458 --> 01:16:30,500 [peaceful music playing] 1434 01:16:30,583 --> 01:16:34,792 I just don't know what got into me. 1435 01:16:34,792 --> 01:16:36,291 You were acting the fool, huh? 1436 01:16:36,375 --> 01:16:38,750 I -I am a fool.ow what -Check.o me. 1437 01:16:38,834 --> 01:16:41,208 I won't fight you too hard on that one. 1438 01:16:41,291 --> 01:16:44,750 Should have just talked to her, I should have listened to her. 1439 01:16:44,834 --> 01:16:47,792 I always told my kids, 1440 01:16:47,875 --> 01:16:52,208 it's always better to listen than just to talk. 1441 01:16:52,291 --> 01:16:54,500 You can't learn nothin' if you're talkin'. 1442 01:16:54,583 --> 01:16:56,333 Jacked everything up, Unc. 1443 01:16:56,417 --> 01:16:58,834 When it comes to being in a relationship with each other, 1444 01:16:58,917 --> 01:17:01,583 it's best to be in the moment. 1445 01:17:03,041 --> 01:17:04,625 But the second best thing... 1446 01:17:06,291 --> 01:17:07,583 is right now. 1447 01:17:09,250 --> 01:17:10,875 Checkmate. 1448 01:17:10,959 --> 01:17:12,583 You know what, Unc? 1449 01:17:12,667 --> 01:17:14,250 You're right. 1450 01:17:15,291 --> 01:17:16,667 And that's no surprise. 1451 01:17:16,750 --> 01:17:19,667 -[laughs] I gotta go. -All right. 1452 01:17:32,500 --> 01:17:33,875 Hey, Mrs. Scott. 1453 01:17:33,959 --> 01:17:35,750 Jordan, what are you doing here? 1454 01:17:35,834 --> 01:17:37,458 Is Kayla around? 1455 01:17:37,542 --> 01:17:39,041 I need to see her. 1456 01:17:40,792 --> 01:17:43,000 I'm sorry, you just missed her. 1457 01:17:43,083 --> 01:17:46,166 She is in Charlotte. 1458 01:17:48,375 --> 01:17:49,792 I see. 1459 01:17:51,500 --> 01:17:54,083 Well... thanks anyway. 1460 01:17:57,125 --> 01:18:01,166 ♪ You don't feel the same ♪ 1461 01:18:01,166 --> 01:18:05,166 ♪ Wonderin' when it changed... ♪ 1462 01:18:05,166 --> 01:18:08,208 [dance music playing] ♪ You don't feel the same ♪ 1463 01:18:25,291 --> 01:18:26,834 -Hey, Mrs. Weldon. when i-Hey!nged... ♪ 1464 01:18:26,834 --> 01:18:28,250 Is Ms. Scott here yet? 1465 01:18:28,333 --> 01:18:30,208 Um, I think she's running just a little bit late, 1466 01:18:30,291 --> 01:18:34,417 but why don't you help yourself to some food and snacks in the meantime? 1467 01:18:39,750 --> 01:18:40,917 Hey. 1468 01:18:41,000 --> 01:18:42,166 Hey. 1469 01:18:42,250 --> 01:18:43,333 Still nothing? 1470 01:18:43,417 --> 01:18:45,250 [sighs] Nothing. 1471 01:18:45,250 --> 01:18:47,250 You know, I keep calling. 1472 01:18:49,750 --> 01:18:52,125 I really blew this one. 1473 01:19:00,166 --> 01:19:02,375 ♪ I missed your sexy smile ♪ 1474 01:19:02,458 --> 01:19:05,250 ♪ Looking forward to seeing you ♪ 1475 01:19:05,333 --> 01:19:08,709 ♪ I hope I won't lose control... ♪ 1476 01:19:10,250 --> 01:19:12,250 Not necessarily. 1477 01:19:16,417 --> 01:19:19,458 Ms. Scott? We thought you left! 1478 01:19:19,542 --> 01:19:20,834 I wouldn't miss it. 1479 01:19:25,250 --> 01:19:28,250 -You look gorgeous. -Thank you. 1480 01:19:37,959 --> 01:19:39,250 Jordan. 1481 01:19:39,333 --> 01:19:40,792 You look stunning. 1482 01:19:40,792 --> 01:19:44,417 You know, I really gotta tell you that... 1483 01:19:44,500 --> 01:19:46,625 I was so out of pocket before. 1484 01:19:46,625 --> 01:19:47,834 I was a idiot. 1485 01:19:47,917 --> 01:19:50,750 I'm sorry. Look, if you want to leave 1486 01:19:50,834 --> 01:19:55,083 and take on another job, I completely support that. 1487 01:19:55,166 --> 01:19:57,083 I was just afraid of losing you. 1488 01:19:59,291 --> 01:20:03,250 Okay, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for our sweetheart dance. 1489 01:20:03,333 --> 01:20:05,000 So grab your partner. 1490 01:20:05,083 --> 01:20:07,208 Hold that, hold that thought. 1491 01:20:09,875 --> 01:20:13,083 Ms. Scott, would you mind if I perform my art piece? 1492 01:20:17,417 --> 01:20:19,250 [relaxing island music playing] 1493 01:20:29,625 --> 01:20:31,959 You see, I know why I'm here, 1494 01:20:32,041 --> 01:20:34,542 and that's where my attention is. 1495 01:20:34,625 --> 01:20:39,166 I haven't showed her, but she's gonna know what my intention is. 1496 01:20:39,250 --> 01:20:43,500 You see, teaching these students how to thrive in life 1497 01:20:43,500 --> 01:20:46,834 is where our deep connection is. 1498 01:20:46,917 --> 01:20:50,000 You see, teaching these students how tSunshine... life 1499 01:20:50,083 --> 01:20:52,250 of the soul 1500 01:20:52,333 --> 01:20:55,875 is where her true reflection is. 1501 01:20:55,959 --> 01:20:58,667 Hey, Kayla Scott! 1502 01:20:58,750 --> 01:21:01,875 Guess what my heart's desire is. 1503 01:21:01,959 --> 01:21:06,709 You know, I really don't care about what perfection is, 1504 01:21:06,709 --> 01:21:11,917 I just wanna know what our direction is. 1505 01:21:21,583 --> 01:21:25,291 You kWell? Do I at least care aboget an A for effort?s, 1506 01:21:25,375 --> 01:21:28,458 You are something else, you know that? 1507 01:21:28,542 --> 01:21:31,875 I'll take that as a compliment. 1508 01:21:31,959 --> 01:21:34,333 I should have told you about the job offer. 1509 01:21:34,417 --> 01:21:38,208 I am learning to be better at communicating the tough stuff. 1510 01:21:38,291 --> 01:21:41,625 Like, uh... 1511 01:21:41,709 --> 01:21:43,625 my grant in London got approved. 1512 01:21:43,709 --> 01:21:47,458 Oh. That's great news. Congratulations. 1513 01:21:47,542 --> 01:21:50,959 Thank you. Thing is, there's a summer program 1514 01:21:51,041 --> 01:21:52,709 and I leave in a week. 1515 01:21:54,500 --> 01:21:59,250 But... I will be right back in Stansville next semester. 1516 01:21:59,333 --> 01:22:01,000 I even found my own place... 1517 01:22:01,083 --> 01:22:05,041 that's not my old bedroom in my parents' house. 1518 01:22:07,792 --> 01:22:09,333 Wow. 1519 01:22:09,417 --> 01:22:12,125 Looks like Emma finally said yes. 1520 01:22:14,000 --> 01:22:15,583 Yeah. 1521 01:22:15,667 --> 01:22:19,500 She's not the only one open to... 1522 01:22:19,583 --> 01:22:20,917 romance. 1523 01:22:21,000 --> 01:22:23,583 Would you like to dance, Ms. Scott? 1524 01:22:23,583 --> 01:22:26,667 Oh, nothing too fast. 1525 01:22:26,750 --> 01:22:29,125 WoulI'm way too oldance, for that sort of thing. 1526 01:22:29,208 --> 01:22:30,709 [Jordan chuckles] 1527 01:22:30,792 --> 01:22:33,750 Quoting To Sir, with Love. I'm very impressed. 1528 01:22:33,834 --> 01:22:36,625 Actually, I heard that they'll be screening 1529 01:22:36,709 --> 01:22:38,250 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1530 01:22:38,333 --> 01:22:41,792 at that cute backyard movie theater we went to. 1531 01:22:41,792 --> 01:22:44,166 -Oh! -Maybe you wanna go before I leave. 1532 01:22:44,250 --> 01:22:46,375 at thatReally?ackyard Well, you know, that depends. 1533 01:22:46,458 --> 01:22:48,834 -I have to talk to the manager. -Right. 1534 01:22:48,834 --> 01:22:51,000 Are you asking me out on a date? 1535 01:22:51,083 --> 01:22:54,000 -I have [clicks tongue]manager. What would you say? 1536 01:22:54,000 --> 01:22:55,875 Yes, no? 1537 01:22:55,959 --> 01:22:58,000 -I have [clicks tongue]manager. What woMaybe?u say? 1538 01:23:03,041 --> 01:23:07,667 [students] Ooooh! Whoa! 1539 01:23:07,750 --> 01:23:09,500 Hey! 1540 01:23:11,500 --> 01:23:12,500 Uhh-- 1541 01:23:12,583 --> 01:23:15,417 [cheering] 1542 01:23:15,500 --> 01:23:18,709 ♪ Takin' my sweet time ♪ 1543 01:23:20,542 --> 01:23:22,500 ♪ Feels right ♪ 1544 01:23:24,500 --> 01:23:26,500 ♪ Livin' in the moment ♪ 1545 01:23:28,667 --> 01:23:31,333 ♪ 'Cause I know where I'm goin' ♪ 1546 01:23:31,417 --> 01:23:35,166 ♪ I'm takin' my sweet time ♪ 1547 01:23:36,875 --> 01:23:38,792 ♪ Feels like ♪ 1548 01:23:40,667 --> 01:23:44,417 ♪ Livin' in the moment ♪ 1549 01:23:44,500 --> 01:23:47,542 ♪ 'Cause I know where I'm goin' ♪ 1550 01:23:47,625 --> 01:23:51,333 ♪ I'm takin' my sweet time... ♪