ALICIA ANCHOR ANNOUNCER ARLO AVA BRANDON CAPTAIN CENTER_REFEREE CLOWN COACH_AVILA DION EMILY EMILY_AVA EMILY_IAN IAN IZZY MATTEO MAYA NOOR PLAYERS PURPLE_THUNDER SANDRA SHEILA TEAM TRIVIA_HOST WOMAN ANNOUNCER # It�s great to see Chen back on * American soil after her hiatus playing for Paris Saint-Germain ANNOUNCER # It�s hard not to notice there�s a sharpness to Chen�s play that we�re * not used to seeing from her ANNOUNCER # With the personal tragedy she�s had to endure, who can blame her? ANNOUNCER # There she goes, down the line, setting up for another attack MAYA You got me open EMILY There�s no way that was offside CENTER REFEREE Not you, number ANNOUNCER # I�m watching the replay right now and it looks like Fayad was offside to begin with ANNOUNCER # If Chen had just passed in the * first place, they could have avoided the call EMILY I had eyes on her the whole time MAYA Em, chill You already got a yellow EMILY But he�s wrong! MAYA It�s not worth it EMILY You need to check your cell, ref -- you�ve been missing calls all game The Referee�s hand shoots up over Emily�s head -- RED CARD EMILY Oh, come on! ANNOUNCER # And it�s all over here at SeatGeek Stadium -- Portland , Chicago ANNOUNCER # Coach Avila does not look happy ANNOUNCER # And why would she? That�s the third game Chen�s been ejected from this * season MAYA Sorry, Em That was a bad call But also, I was wide open EMILY When I�m in the zone all I see is * the goal MAYA That�s part of what makes you so good And what gets you in trouble EMILY How do you stay so level-headed? MAYA Journaling MAYA Come out with us for a change EMILY Nah Thanks though EMILY Perfect EMILY When did you--? COACH AVILA It�s supposed to be calming And I could use some calm right now COACH AVILA Do you know why we signed you? EMILY Because I�m the top scorer in the league? COACH AVILA That and I thought you could mentor the younger players -- impart some knowledge beyond your skills COACH AVILA But your most notable moment this season was when you poured sports drink on a ref EMILY It was a bad call and you know it Just like today Maya wasn�t offside That was a goal COACH AVILA Maybe, but if you�ve already got a yellow card you have to know you can�t argue with the ref EMILY But-- COACH AVILA But you did, and got ejected So we played a man down and lost because of it If you were anyone else I�d have cut you sooner EMILY I�m being reprimanded because of a a lousy ref? COACH AVILA No, you�re not being reprimanded You�re being suspended COACH AVILA This isn�t a joke I�ve turned in the paperwork You�re suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team EMILY What? I scored half our goals this season COACH AVILA You�re an amazing player Always have been I remember when I first saw you play back in high school You reminded me a lot of myself I wasn�t even mad when you didn�t come play for me at Duke That�s how much I�ve always admired you EMILY I can do better COACH AVILA You were a great teammate but lately you�ve become a liability I can�t imagine what it�s been like losing Caroline, which is why I held out as long as I did But I can�t allow this kind of behavior EMILY Please, Coach COACH AVILA Thank you for an amazing season But get some rest, Chen * MAYA What�s she thinking? She can�t do that I�ll start a petition EMILY And say what? MAYA That you�re Emily freaking Chen -- * Gold Medalist You�ve won three World Cups Only two people have scored more goals than you in the history of American soccer EMILY And yet I still got suspended MAYA Well you can fix this And I�m sure Coach will come around EMILY Glad you�re sure because I�m not MAYA You know I got you Emily forces a smile, remaining guarded as she opens her car MATTEO Their Picanha is out of this world You�re going to love it EMILY Sounds amazing I�m so hungry WOMAN Excuse me MATTEO Em! WOMAN My kids are huge soccer fans They�d be heartbroken if I didn�t get a picture MATTEO Smile MATTEO I know fans aren�t your thing, but that was something else You okay? EMILY They don�t want me back MATTEO I heard I�m really sorry EMILY You knew? MATTEO Everyone knows And come on, Em We�ve been together two years and I had to find out on Sportscenter? I should�ve been your first call EMILY I needed time to process MATTEO I get that, but you have a tendency to want to do everything yourself EMILY What�s so wrong with that? MATTEO What�s wrong is that you don�t rely on anyone, you push people away EMILY You talking on the field, or off? MATTEO Since you brought it up, both EMILY You mean us MATTEO Yeah Em, we both know this hasn�t been working for a while EMILY Oh, wow I got suspended and now I�m getting cut? Nice, real nice MATTEO I�m sorry I didn�t plan this But if you�re honest with yourself you�ll admit you�ve always kept me at a distance MATTEO For what it�s worth I hope you find someone who makes you want to be a team player I just wish it could�ve been me EMILY Yeah, me too EMILY Much better ANCHOR # There�s no denying she�s one of the most skilled players in the league, but she�s a loose cannon ANCHOR # And let�s not forget the infamous �Sports Drink Incident � BRANDON Hey sis EMILY What�s up? BRANDON Oh nothing Me and Ava were just watching some sports highlights * AVA Hi, Auntie EMILY So you saw that? BRANDON I did Which is why I was thinking AVA We were thinking BRANDON Sorry, we We were thinking that this would be the perfect time for you to come for a visit Be surrounded by people who love you EMILY Now�s no good I need to train BRANDON Train here AVA Please, Auntie Emily You can come to one of my games It�s been for- ev-er since we�ve seen you Like pre-Folklore era ever BRANDON Post Reputation for sure We measure time by Taylor albums EMILY Taylor who? BRANDON I�m going to forget you just said that * * Em, you�re still crashing in Maya�s * basement? Have you even looked for * your own place? * EMILY * No * BRANDON * Well, have you at least unpacked * there? * EMILY * No * BRANDON * Great Then- * BRANDON You should probably check that BRANDON It�s coach, because I�m a social worker, but I trust you�ll be comfortable BRANDON Come home, Em You need us EMILY I�m good, really Don�t worry about me BRANDON Okay Then worry about us �Cause we need you EMILY Fine I�ll see you tomorrow AVA Auntie Emily! EMILY It�s a good thing you brought those signs, I almost missed my stop BRANDON It�s basically the same size as Union Station Minus the shops and restaurants -- and people I guess EMILY You need to get to the city more And I need some coffee SANDRA Hey Ava, Brandon Can I start you off with something to drink? EMILY Flat white with oat SANDRA I�m sorry, our espresso machine is broken and the oats just didn�t want to be milked BRANDON When did you get an espress--? Oh BRANDON EMILY Just a coffee, black BRANDON Takes getting used to, but believe it or not it�s the best in town SANDRA Another �oat milker � IAN It�s what I�ve been telling you You may not agree with it, but if you don�t start carrying alternative milk it�s going to cost you in the long run Plus, with an upcharge it�ll pay for itself SANDRA Why would anyone pay more for watered down oats? Makes no sense IAN Doesn�t have to, but it�s my job to make your business more efficient I�ll add it to my report AVA I�m so glad you�re coming to my game tomorrow I can�t wait for you to meet my coach BRANDON Hey Ava, do you think you could go stake out the pie situation? EMILY It�s AM! BRANDON And we�d be getting it to go I�m not an animal Just forward thinking AVA On it BRANDON I�m glad you�re here, but I wish it didn�t take something as catastrophic as you getting fired to come to town Ava misses you, you know EMILY Would it help if I told you I also got dumped? BRANDON Maybe a little BRANDON Are you okay? EMILY We hadn�t been working for a while, but the timing could�ve been better Kinda like his free kicks BRANDON I�m sorry Look, I know you and Ava watch games over video chat but it�s no substitute for you being here With Caroline gone, you�re the closest thing she has to a Mom EMILY No pressure BRANDON That�s not fair EMILY You�re right I�ll do better AVA I love that picture of you and mom EMILY You know she scored three goals that game AVA Donuts AVA Totally BRANDON It�s am Why didn�t you just record and watch at a normal hour? EMILY It�s so not the same AVA Yeah dad IAN You know you want to join EMILY That obvious? IAN Nobody stretches that long EMILY Not true Yogis, gymnasts, people with bad backs IAN Which one are you? EMILY Okay fine He motions for her to join them and as they head back out to play, Emily playfully steals the ball from Ian, doing a few fancy tricks before taking position across from him IAN Show off! Ian�s teammate, DION sets the ball up for kickoff, then passes it to Ian EMILY You�d know if I was showing off Emily steals the ball from Ian and takes off, goading him He catches up to her, stealing it back Refusing to get shown up, Emily slide tackles the ball, sending Ian to the ground in the process She continues on, taking a shot on goal, then raises her arms triumphantly after she scores EMILY Yes! After getting no reaction, she looks back to see Ian on the ground with several guys surrounding him and doubles back IAN We were just playing a little pickup game for fun It�s not that serious EMILY I�m so sorry Dion and another PLAYER help Ian up, but he can barely stand DION You should probably get this checked out EMILY My brother lives right down the street I can drive you IAN I think you�ve done enough BRANDON Oh no, that�s terrible I would, but it�s been years since I�ve played BRANDON Can you hold for just a sec? BRANDON Ava�s coach had some kind of emergency They�ll have to forfeit unless we get someone to fill in EMILY What? No I�ve never coached before BRANDON You�re a professional soccer player There�s nobody more qualified AVA Please We�re just one win away from making the playoffs BRANDON They�ve never gotten this close EMILY Okay, yeah BRANDON My sister will do it SHEILA You don�t even know who I am, do you? And here I am hugging you SHEILA I�m Sheila, but I also answer to Mom, Hey You and, of course, Team Parent Thank you for stepping in like this EMILY Of course Anything for Ava SHEILA I�ll let you do your thing EMILY Alright, Purple Thunder, let�s * circle up SHEILA You sure she knows what she�s doing? BRANDON Well she�s never coached a game in her life, so, no IAN You EMILY Yikes If you came here for another apology, I already said I am really, truly sorry- IAN This is my team IAN Why is Alicia playing striker? EMILY She�s good, isn�t she? EMILY She scored four of those IAN There are more important things than winning EMILY Tell it to my trophy case IAN Cute EMILY Is it serious? IAN Luckily just a minor sprain Recovery shouldn�t take too long EMILY That�s good IAN I�m sure you care EMILY Believe it or not, I�m capable of empathy In fact, I feel terrible about it IAN Well thank you for your concern And thanks for covering, but I�ll take it from here EMILY By all means EMILY You�re welcome AVA You should�ve seen us out there ALICIA I scored four goals! IAN I heard you were on fire IZZY TFW you might actually take home the trophy IAN Let�s not get too far ahead of ourselves The championship is a month from now SHEILA Sure, but we owe it to these players to try and make it happen IAN We�ll give it our best like we always do One step at a time I think we can all agree that winning is nice, but it�s not what�s most important The most important thing is that the team had fun out there PLAYERS We did! EMILY Because they won IAN Win or lose, I�m proud of you SHEILA I hate to be the one to bring up the elephant in the room, but with you on crutches you can�t possibly train the team this week We�ve been talking and we think Emily should stay on -- at least through this next game Let�s get them through the quarterfinals IAN I don�t think that�s a good idea SHEILA You thought playing your best striker in goal was a good idea PLAYERS Please, Coach IAN I don�t think she�s even available EMILY Just a week, right? I�d be happy to Unless there�s some reason you don�t want my help IAN Then I guess that settles it Emily will help us out as Assistant Coach for a little longer -- but just through the quarterfinals EMILY Co-coaches, got it IAN Assistant coach EMILY We�ll see AVA I�ve got some homework to finish BRANDON What are you working on? AVA Oh, uh, just something I have to read for, um, Language Arts BRANDON As the kids these days say, �That was sus � EMILY Agreed But she�s a great kid, I wouldn�t worry BRANDON Yeah, you�re probably right BRANDON Hey, listen Thanks for everything It means a lot that you�re helping out Ava�s team We haven�t been as close as we used to be lately EMILY Yeah? BRANDON She�s at a tough age I�m sure there�s stuff she would�ve rather talked to Caroline about EMILY You don�t think she wants to tell you about her first crush? BRANDON I�m not sure why? I�m a cool dad EMILY A cool dad would never use the phrase �cool dad� BRANDON Why don�t I finish up here Give you a chance to go out and explore EMILY Okay, I can take a hint EMILY Training is great There�s not much else to do here, so that�s a plus MAYA I don�t think I could live somewhere so quiet I need horns honking and garbage trucks backing up at five a m I don�t like to be alone with my thoughts EMILY Same Did I tell you I started helping out with Ava�s team? MAYA That�s great MAYA You could always try acting EMILY Sorry to disappoint, but looks like I�ve just missed the cutoff Besides, the only time I�ve gotten up on stage is when I was a can-can dancer in the fourth grade musical MAYA Tell me you have that on video EMILY Not a chance MAYA Fine Now that we�ve ruled out the theater, where are you thinking? EMILY I don�t know Beg Coach to take me back? Give up any remaining shred of dignity or self-preservation? MAYA I meant more what are you thinking of doing tonight- MAYA Question answered Follow them! EMILY I have to be up early MAYA For what exactly, Em? EMILY Okay, okay I�m going EMILY So how does this work exactly? TRIVIA HOST No solo players Need to join a team EMILY Great EMILY Here, let me help IAN Thanks NOOR There you are! I thought you fell in the toilet or something Hi, I�m Noor NOOR And you are? EMILY Not a hugger IAN Sorry, this is Emily She�s why I�m in crutches and covered in beer NOOR Ahhh EMILY I can�t tell if that was a good or a bad �ahhhhh � IAN I�ve known her since elementary school and I still have no idea NOOR Gah, I almost forgot why I came over in the first place Liz just messaged to say she can�t make it IAN But we need a fourth EMILY It was nice to meet you, but I�ve got to head out I�m sorry again IAN No, stay You�d be doing me a favor EMILY Yeah? DION So, what brings you to Southern Pines? Kind of a random stop for a world class player like yourself EMILY Family That and I�ve got a little more time on my hands than usual How do you know each other? NOOR Ian challenged me and Dion to a race the first day of kindergarten and we�ve been friends ever since EMILY I thought you didn�t care about winning NOOR He was all about that competition Every Jog-A-Thon, he�d outlap the rest of us by miles, refusing to stop They�d be taking in cones and he�d still be running EMILY Interesting IAN It was for charity NOOR Lies! You lived for it And he always won too He�s one of those annoyingly perfect humans that�s good at everything they try TRIVIA HOST That�s how we like to welcome our newcomers TRIVIA HOST Hey wait, you�re that soccer player, aren�t you? TRIVIA HOST Well don�t go thinking you�ll be getting any special treatment Can somebody get her a drink? TRIVIA HOST Who was the only woman to be officially drafted by the NBA? EMILY I feel like I should know this IAN Lusia Harris TRIVIA HOST And what team was she drafted by? DION New Orleans Jazz NOOR Works for me TRIVIA HOST This will be the last question of the night The category is Music of the Nineties EMILY We totally got this NOOR Strong agree They used to call Ian the �human jukebox � EMILY Nice I�m freakishly good at �name that tune� so I say we bet it all IAN Too risky We�re already up by five EMILY Which is exactly why we should go all in The second place team could easily take the lead if we don�t Go big or go home TRIVIA HOST In Meatloaf�s power ballad, �I Would Do Anything for Love �, what are the seven things he won�t do for love? EMILY He�ll never lie Never forget the way she feels right now IAN Never forgive himself if they don�t go all the way Do it better-- EMILY Than he does with her! IAN Nice EMILY Stop dreaming of her every night of his life IAN See that it�s time to move on NOOR That�s six Come on, you got this TRIVIA HOST Looks like we�ve got two teams with the correct answers Let�s do a quick tally TRIVIA HOST Team �Nom Nom Nom� was in fourth place, but with a wager of that brings them to the lead Let�s see how much Team �Just For Kicks� wagered Oh, just five points Team �Nom Nom Nom� it is EMILY I don�t want consolation wings I want victory wings We should�ve won IAN Winning was never the point As Emily STOMPS out, she calls out over her shoulder EMILY Winning is always the point ALICIA Did you see they�re doing Twelfth Night this year? Anyone trying out? IZZY Hard pass ALICIA You�re the CEO of being dramatic How are you not trying out? IZZY I�d rather have a furry little hamster run across my belly while I�m sleeping than get up in front of other people and recite some dead guy�s lines ALICIA That was really dramatic See, you should try out AVA I actually think it�d be fun I might audition Is that ridiculous? IZZY No, it�s low-key impressive EMILY How can these players not have a single offensive drill all practice? This is for a chance at the quarterfinals You think I got three World Cups by playing small? EMILY Female athletes are up against enough Why would we -- as coaches - - hold them back? IAN Well, assistant coach, I don�t want to get their hopes up just to potentially have them crushed Besides, it�s my team, so I�m thinking we do things my way EMILY If we did things your way the players would just skip down the field holding hands IAN That�s a bit dramatic, don�t you think? ALICIA Speaking of drama IAN Sorry We were just discussing a difference of opinion ALICIA That�s nothing You should see how mad my mom gets when my dad eats all the ice cream IAN Okay, let�s gather up for the numbers game AVA Can you please get along with Coach? EMILY We�re getting along just fine AVA We all heard you guys out there EMILY How much did you hear? AVA Enough EMILY So then you heard him acting like I know nothing about soccer I played for Jill Ellis I think I know a little bit more than him after, ahem, a long and storied career as a professional soccer player AVA Auntie Emily, we all know you can be a little, how can I put this nicely, super freakin� stubborn EMILY Me, stubborn? AVA Yep And you know what my best teachers never do? Go on and on about how much smarter they are Because their job is to teach, not to be right all the time EMILY That was harsh But you have a point I promise to do better AVA Thank you Now can we get tacos? I�m starving EMILY Let�s get Chinese food Sure, tacos See, team player EMILY Thanks for coming Hey, no crutches EMILY I don�t think she likes me I ordered a flat white with oat the other day She wasn�t having it IAN Let me tell you a secret about Sandra She can be a little intimidating, but once you�re in with her you�re basically a local EMILY So she�s like the town bouncer? IAN Something like that IAN Were you hiding? EMILY I wasn�t hiding, you were hiding EMILY How did you get the oat milk hookup? Is this some sort of locals- only, secret society kind of thing? And how can I become a member? IAN I do consulting for them and recently convinced the owner that it makes financial sense to carry alternative milk EMILY Never pegged you for a money guy IAN I don�t like to think of it like that IAN Just doing my part to strengthen the small businesses in our community EMILY That�s actually pretty admirable IAN I�m glad you approve EMILY Speaking of business It�s come to my attention that a certain someone *cough* Ava, wants us to get along And yes, we have different coaching strategies, but at the end of the day we both want what�s best for the players IAN Couldn�t agree more EMILY So what do you say we take an thirteen-year old�s advice and compromise? IAN Hurts a little when you put it like that We�ve got to present a united front They absolutely cannot see us fighting like that again EMILY I mean, a little disagreement is healthy, no? Unless I didn�t get the memo that you�re the town relationship expert IAN You have no idea about my past relationships EMILY Sorry It was just a joke Listen, I think I know how we can both get what we want CUT TO IAN I�ll give you ten minutes of defensive drills if I can have my lava race EMILY �Field is lava?� Come on Done IAN Now can we eat? EMILY Yes EMILY Just an egg white spinach omelette for me Training mode EMILY It�s just a matter of time before I�m back on the field IAN Well, I appreciate your confidence but also I always tell my clients that a backup plan is crucial to any successful business Otherwise you�re just setting yourself up for disappointment EMILY Okay but this is my career, not some diner And life isn�t about mitigating disaster It�s about going after what you want EMILY And thanks for the input but I think I know what�s best for me IAN In that case EMILY Oops EMILY I don�t know why you insist on wearing all that BRANDON Because I�ve trained with you before EMILY Have you figured out what�s going on with Ava? BRANDON That kid is a closed book EMILY She�ll come around BRANDON I would say it�s not fair that you got all the athletic ability in the family, but I did get all the good looks, so BRANDON Watch it! IAN Are you counting down? You know they�re learning valuable teamwork and communication skills, right? EMILY You know how else they can learn to communicate? By passing the ball EMILY That�s ten, coach IAN Is that mine? EMILY Maybe? IAN I feel like I shouldn�t have to remind you, but you did agree to this format EMILY And you agreed to a ten minute time limit Besides, your exercise isn�t even soccer-adjacent IAN Still the head coach EMILY Alright, box drill -- everybody grab a ball and hustle up EMILY Guess I had one the whole time BRANDON I�m starving Where�s Ava? EMILY Think she�s still upstairs EMILY I�ll grab her AVA Most radiant, exquisite and unmatchable beauty, - I pray you, tell me if this be the lady of the house, for I never saw her I would be loath to cast away my speech-- * EMILY Sorry I should�ve knocked That was great, by the way Shakespeare? AVA Yeah Twelfth Night EMILY Ohhh Well, um, your dad seemed pretty hungry and you know how he gets when his blood sugar dips AVA Hangry Exactly EMILY AVA I�ll be right down BRANDON What�s keeping her? EMILY Girl stuff DION How�s training? IAN We�re not bickering in front of the players, so that�s a plus It�s just -- things were fine before DION Fine? Wasn�t your team, like, - ? * IAN No We weren�t - * * We were - * DION How about the players? What do they think? IAN They love her DION Of course they do Imagine being * eleven and having a professional athlete train you We would have lost our minds if Beckham showed up to one of our practices IAN Okay, okay Point made But Emily�s just so difficult Everything�s * about winning with her * DION Well, maybe she just needs you to * teach her the value of teamwork- * IAN * If a career in professional sports * hasn�t taught her that, how can I? * DION * Honestly, no idea- * * Actually, I did a ropes course with * my employees a few years ago, it was a good bonding exercise Maybe you and Emily should try that EMILY Nice joggers IAN We do have something in common EMILY You still haven�t told me where we�re going What if I guess? IAN Sure, but I�m going to cap it at three EMILY Deal Mini golf? IAN That�s one EMILY Brewery? IAN That�s two EMILY Just tell me if I�m getting warmer IAN You�re ice cold EMILY We�re not going geocaching are we? IAN What a weird guess And that�s three EMILY People still read those things? IAN Very funny SANDRA Isn�t that the place you put in an offer on a few years ago? IAN Almost EMILY Kind of big for a consulting firm IAN Actually, I was going to open up a sports training complex Have the soccer field as it is now but then also build out other fields, a gym, yoga room, climbing wall EMILY Wow Cool What happened? IAN Life got in the way EMILY What? That�s it? That�s all you�re giving me? IAN Getting divorced was a bit of a curveball Oh EMILY IAN I didn�t mean to bring that up, but you asked EMILY I did I did ask And now? I mean, have you given it any more thought? IAN We should head out if we�re going to make it EMILY Very funny Oh you�re serious Yeah, no I don�t do heights IAN Now I feel like a jerk I hadn�t even considered that you�d be afraid of heights EMILY I�m obviously kidding EMILY Last one there gets to run an extra drill at practice IAN Do you always treat everything like a competition? IAN Guess so IAN We�ve got a one o�clock reservation under Ian ARLO Yep, right here I wish my partner was into this kind of stuff, but they�re all Settlers of Catan this, Wonders that EMILY * We�re not a couple * IAN * * Oh yeah, just, heaven forbid * ARLO Ah okay * * Then props to you for planning such * an adventurous first date IAN No, we�re-- EMILY We work together ARLO * * in couples meet in the * workplace * EMILY You sure that�s all secure? Like it�s been independently safety tested and everything, right? EMILY Thanks, I feel much better IAN Everything okay? EMILY So how did you get into consulting? IAN I kind of fell into it EMILY Can you word that another way? IAN Sorry I helped Dion turn the run- down summer camp we went to into a year-round business Now he also hosts corporate retreats, family reunions, that kind of thing EMILY Sounds fun IAN I may not get to travel the world and play soccer like you, but I like that numbers are predictable and I get to work with local business owners EMILY Don�t you think it�s kind of ironic that you spend all your time helping other businesses succeed and not your own? IAN Maybe we should focus on the course ARLO You guys are naturals EMILY That wasn�t so bad ARLO Oh good Some people don�t even make it past the low bridge EMILY Really? That was a piece of cake ARLO Don�t worry, this next station should be a bit more challenging EMILY Next station? IAN Maybe we should call it a day? In retrospect the advanced course might have been a bit ambitious ARLO Oh, this is the basic course We�ve got a kids course though if this is too much EMILY Let�s do this IAN You sure you�re okay? EMILY Yes! ARLO Whenever you�re ready IAN Emily? Emily? IAN IAN Do you want to turn around? EMILY No I said I was doing it I just might need you to talk me through IAN Okay Just stay relaxed, don�t look down Just concentrate on the sound of my voice I can�t You can EMILY IAN EMILY You don�t understand I�ve always been like this, always been terrified of heights And I know it makes no sense and it�s just an irrational fear and I�m a rational person, I swear It�s just- I can�t do this My body just won�t do it- IAN I get it It might not be rational but it�s still scary But you�re safe And you don�t have to do it alone because I�ll be here the whole way Okay EMILY IAN I just need you to take three steps That�s all Ready? IAN One IAN Two IAN Three ARLO * You really are such a cute couple * IAN You were great up there EMILY I�m seriously embarrassed IAN Please don�t be I feel honored to have been there for you Thank you for trusting me EMILY So for the quarterfinal tomorrow I was thinking we should use the - - - formation like Bayern Munich IAN Yeah, I think that could work ALICIA We�re going to the semi-finals! SHEILA I think you�re our good luck charm EMILY No luck necessary They�ve been working hard SHEILA Which is what we wanted to talk about We�d like Emily to stay on IAN Actually, I-- SHEILA Please, just hear me out If they win the semifinal, they make the final Amazing But do you know what it�s like for the team parent during a playoff run? I�ll have to reschedule six wine socials, three book clubs, two bunko games and a PTA fundraiser? I certainly don�t like the idea of doing all that if we�re not even giving these girls a real chance to win IAN I think it�s a great idea SHEILA And another thing -- wait, what? EMILY Really? IAN Why mess with a good thing? EMILY Okay Then, yes, I�d love to stay EMILY You saw that, didn�t you? IAN Your secret is safe with me EMILY Who brings a carved out bread bowl to a potluck? Probably just some gross store bought dip inside SHEILA This is amazing, Ian Is that homemade tahini in your hummus? Will you please send me the recipe? IAN Of course IAN You were saying? EMILY Nothing, oh nothing IAN You know, usually when people lash out like that there�s an unresolved want underneath EMILY Okay, Bren� Brown I guess I never learned my way around the kitchen with all the traveling EMILY I�m more of a takeout kind of gal, so homemade tahini makes me a little jealous IAN I�d be happy to show you a few things in the kitchen if you�re interested EMILY I�ll think about it IZZY It�s time! It�s time! IAN Our annual three-legged race Good for team building EMILY Your specialty EMILY So you want to partner? IAN Really? You might be better off with someone your own size- IAN Partners it is EMILY This�ll be good I�m agile and speedy You�re you Thanks IAN EMILY Okay, strategy stay in sync- IAN Or just have fun with it- IAN Stay in sync it is EMILY Come on, stay in sync IAN I can�t You�re going too fast- EMILY Too fast? You�ve got a foot on me- EMILY We can still win this- EMILY Or, you know, just enjoy the experience of participating IAN Thanks for not trying to drag me down the entire lawn EMILY I would�ve if I could�ve ANCHOR And in some uplifting news, Emily Chen coaches a Washington youth * soccer team to the semi-finals Could this be a new Emily? ANCHOR And in less uplifting news, the Premier continue their losing * streak Seems they can�t find a win without Chen carrying them- * AVA I knew you didn�t want to just take the long way EMILY What�s holding you back? AVA I want to audition, I do But what if I get the part? EMILY That�s normally a good thing AVA Sure, but if I get the part I won�t be able to do ODP And if I don�t get in the extra training I�ll never get a college scholarship And if I don�t play in college I�ll never go pro like you and mom EMILY That�s a lot of ifs Do you also know that I�m always going to be here to support you, soccer or not? And your mom, she would have been happy seeing you do anything EMILY My two cents follow your heart What�s it telling you? AVA I don�t know I love soccer But there are just so many other things I want to try EMILY Which is completely normal -- you�re eleven! EMILY Proud of you AVA All I did was write my name on a piece of paper EMILY I think it was a little more than that AVA Thanks, Auntie Emily EMILY Mind if we stop in? I could use some new shin guards AVA Is it weird being recognized like that? EMILY A little I used to hate that part, but I guess I�ve gotten used to it Happens all the time in Chicago It�s kind of nice most people around here could care less Now let�s get to practice I have a little surprise planned today AVA I can only imagine it�s some new, terrible training drill MAYA What�s with the physical affection? EMILY Haha MAYA Not complaining I�m here for it EMILY Seriously, thanks for coming Can�t wait to see their reaction IZZY You�re Maya Fayad! Oh, wow, this is literally like, my biggest dream come true IAN You didn�t tell me she was coming EMILY Wanted it to be a surprise Hope that�s okay IAN Of course! Any friend of Emily�s is a friend of ours, right team? PURPLE THUNDER * Yes! MAYA Who wants to learn some tricks? IAN This seems like it�s hard for you EMILY No I don�t know Maybe But that�s weird, right? We just played together a couple weeks ago IAN And I�m sure you�ll play together again soon You should go out there EMILY Nah IAN I got this Besides, your step- overs are way better than hers EMILY True MAYA It�s so cool you�re coaching these kids Did you grow up playing? IAN I played a little DION He was almost a Clemson Tiger EMILY I didn�t know that MAYA Injury? IAN Marriage Oops MAYA IAN It�s fine She was my high school sweetheart and I made a choice Was staying and giving up an athletic scholarship to an ACC powerhouse the right choice? Who�s to say? DION I�d say no IAN Thanks for that * * But I don�t have any regrets I did * what was right for me then and luckily I still have soccer in my life, just in a different form EMILY You must�ve been really good IAN Don�t look so surprised IAN How about now? EMILY That�s what I�m talking about Winner buys the next round IAN Let�s just play And thank you again The team was so excited for the opportunity to work with a professional player EMILY Um, what about me? MAYA Yes! MAYA I�ll still get the next round IAN No way You�re our guest DION We�ll get it IAN Give you two a chance to catch up IAN I gotta say, I�m impressed that you seem unfazed by that loss EMILY Someone might�ve helped me realize there�s fun to be had just playing IAN This person sounds mature And * wise And incredibly good looking * MAYA So how are you? EMILY Better This place is kind of growing on me MAYA Enough to stay? EMILY Let�s not get carried away MAYA Good, because I think Coach Avila might bring you back soon EMILY Really? BRANDON Ava, you sound incredible And, um, let�s just say you should stick to soccer, Em AVA Daddy, that was mean EMILY It was mean But you know what? It�s all good I�m trying new things * BRANDON For real I�m proud of both of you EMILY I�m really proud of you too, Ava Whether you get the part or not I�m forever a fan BRANDON Okay, okay We don�t have to worry about any of that everyone�s a winner stuff -- this is an Chen * we�re talking about She�s obviously going to nail her audition tomorrow EMILY Want me to come in for moral * support? * AVA * No parents allowed, thankfully * EMILY Ok, I�ll be here when you�re done! * AVA * Oh, I�m sure you will * Excited-slash-anxious, Emily paces the small area before - * EMILY * * Here to audition? * IAN * Actually, I�m here to see Sandra * What are you doing here? * EMILY * Ava�s trying out for th Night * IAN Did she go on yet? * EMILY I don�t know I�m not allowed in * IAN * Yeah, unfortunately a stage Mom in * town ruined it for the rest of us * * It was Sheila * EMILY * * Well, it�s fine I should just * respect that and give her space-- * IAN * Yeah, you could do that * * Or * IAN * You okay? * EMILY * Ridiculously this does still fall * under heights but yes, I�m okay * IAN Do you see her? EMILY No * * Yes! I see her! * IAN What�s she doing? EMILY She just walked out on stage She�s * so confident * EMILY The director is clapping Ava�s * smiling IAN * Yeah, Ava! * EMILY * Oh no, I think she saw me EMILY I feel like my mom just caught me sneaking back in after curfew IAN Remember, no practice the rest of the week IAN But lay off the junk food and don�t stay up all night on Tiktok You�ll need your energy for the semifinal IAN Was that you? EMILY I think a bobcat just snarled Fine, it was me And yes, I could absolutely go for a bread bowl right about now thanks for asking IAN Might be a good night for that cooking lesson EMILY I�ll just pop home for a quick shower first IAN Home? EMILY You know what I mean EMILY So basically we�re just making a fancy pizza IAN It�s a mushroom and ricotta galette EMILY Dough, cheese, sauce That�s pizza IAN It is pizza, isn�t it? But like the best pizza you�ve had in your life EMILY I�ll be the judge of that IAN You? Quick to judge? Never * EMILY * How�d you get into cooking anyway? IAN My ex-wife was in medical school so * I spent a lot of time by myself * those first few years of marriage To make things a little more interesting and a lot less lonely I started watching the cooking channel and challenging myself to make more elaborate meals It slowly became a hobby I guess EMILY What�s a hobby? IAN I know you�re joking, but I�m not sure I�ve ever heard you talk about what lights you up besides soccer EMILY Truthfully? I�m not even sure Soccer has been my life for the past twenty years If I wasn�t training or playing, I was watching and analyzing I don�t think I realized how sad that is until recently IAN That�s not sad Okay, maybe a little EMILY When Ava told me she wanted to audition it was almost a relief I never really got to just have fun and be a kid and I don�t want that for her I missed out on so much Like what? IAN EMILY Like dressing up as a pioneer and churning butter on the class trip to the Smokies the pinewood derby race at summer camp the trip to the waterslides in eighth grade Well, maybe not that since everyone got Norovirus I never got to paper mache those ridiculous giant floats for homecoming IAN You�ve thought about this a lot, haven�t you? EMILY Free time will do that to you EMILY But enough about me What about you? How�d you end up in Southern * Pines? IAN I actually grew up here, then after * medical school moved back here with * my wife My ex-wife But this * wasn�t the place for her * EMILY * Why not? * IAN * Small town, glass ceiling She * wanted a big city, big hospital * EMILY * And you didn�t want to go with her? * IAN * Maybe I would�ve if I thought she * wanted me to But she realized that * she could either be a great doctor * or a great wife but not both * * But I understand She�s amazing at * what she does It brings her joy * IAN And I want her to be happy wherever * she is Because I�m happy here * This is the only place for me * EMILY * Why? * IAN I can�t quite explain in words But * I can show you EMILY Wow How have I never done this before? I guess I�m not in town as much as I could be IAN Is it just the traveling? EMILY That and I�ve kind of been avoiding this place ever since Ava�s Mom * Caroline passed away * * I know I should�ve actually been * here more but it was just too hard * IAN I knew her mom wasn�t in the picture, but I didn�t want to pry EMILY Cancer IAN That�s -- I�m so sorry Were you two close? EMILY She was my best friend I was actually the one who introduced her to Brandon We played soccer together at UNC and then both got picked up by the Triumphs * EMILY After she passed I kind of lost it I quit the team and played in Europe for a few years Anything to get my mind off of it * IAN Except that�s not how grief works, is it? EMILY Which is what I�m finding out I guess I�m learning that it�s better to spend time with the people you love than avoid the pain of the ones you lost There�s only so far you can run before your emotions catch up with you IAN I know a little something about that myself Not the running to escape but kind of abandoning who I am After my divorce I felt like I�d failed at the one thing that was supposed to last forever so why try anything else EMILY Is that why you gave up on the sports complex? You help businesses every day, there�s noone more * qualified to start one than you * IAN Yeah, thanks Logically I know that And there are a lot of * reasons I want to do it but honestly the biggest reason is to not to be paralyzed by the fear of not doing it anymore EMILY Then do it The property�s for sale That seems like the stars aligning for you Reminding you why you�re here And remember that you can just as easily fail at something you don�t want as something you do IAN That�s terrifying, thanks EMILY So I�m a little confused you live * in Southern Pines for the stars? * IAN No, I live in Southern Pines for * the feeling I have here EMILY Which is what? AVA Oh my gosh, I got the part EMILY Congratulations! AVA I thought you were training BRANDON She�s sneaky like that EMILY So proud of you EMILY How was your first rehearsal? AVA Good, but it�s so much different than soccer EMILY What�s wrong? AVA I�m excited, I really am But I also feel guilty Like I�m not going to be following in my mom�s footsteps Or yours EMILY Ava I�m so sorry I never meant to put that kind of pressure on you And your mom -- she would�ve been thrilled * AVA You sure you�re not disappointed? EMILY Never I�m going to be that annoyingly proud aunt cheering you on-slash-embarassing you no matter what AVA Thanks, Auntie Emily EMILY And Ava, I hope you know that you don�t need soccer to feel close to your Mom or to me BRANDON And where are you going? EMILY I actually don�t know EMILY I don�t Ian planned some surprise BRANDON So what�s up with you two? You like him EMILY Yes Maybe It�s complicated * BRANDON Well, for what it�s worth, I like the guy So if you�re waiting for the big brother stamp of approval, you got it EMILY I most definitely was not, but I�ll keep that in mind I just -- maybe I�m not a relationship person, you know? BRANDON Or maybe you�ve just never met the right teammate EMILY Oh wow, that was cheesy Poor Ava BRANDON No �Poor Ava � I�m Cool Dad Emily chuckles to herself, heads to her car IAN Sorry if you hoped this was going to be more pizza making and less manual labor But, you know, service above self, right? EMILY That�s what I hear And no complaints on manual labor Plus these trees smell oddly good IAN I think that�s actually my deodorant It�s pine scented EMILY * * You want me to smell your armpit? * IAN * It�s obviously been awhile since I * dated But I mean, if you need an * excuse to get close * EMILY You�re right That was romantic * * And also yes, you are pine scented- * EMILY Forgot to put it on silent IAN Do you need to take that? IAN That�s my old summer camp EMILY The one you helped Dion revamp? IAN Want to see it? EMILY Abandoned summer camp with a stranger? Sure, what could go wrong? IAN I think you�ve watched too many horror movies And also, I�m not a stranger EMILY You kind of are I don�t even know what your favorite movie is IAN Singin� In the Rain Some of the best footwork ever captured on film IAN My parents loved musicals I used to practice Gene Kelly�s routine in our living room and perform for anyone that would watch How do you think I learned to dribble? IAN Over there was where we�d have the big whipped cream fight at the end of the week Ghost stories, skits, sing-alongs IAN My favorite was pancake day when everyone would line up and the cook would throw a pancake that you�d have to catch on your plate EMILY Okay, I have a pretty serious question for you Do you like fluffy pancakes or thin and crispy? IAN Fluffy, with melty butter and warm syrup Is there any other way? EMILY It�s like I don�t know you at all IAN Aren�t crispy pancakes just crepes? EMILY No, no they�re not My dad makes the best thin pancakes in the world -- lightly sweet and crispy around the edges No syrup required IAN We used to tie dye shirts and make birdhouses and stuff up there IAN Who wants to get crafty? EMILY Pinewood derby cars? IAN I figured since you missed out on these as a kid we could make some of our own EMILY I can�t believe you did all this EMILY Can I ask you something? Humility aside, I�m a goldmine of advice for your players Why don�t you ever ask me about my career? IAN I didn�t want to treat you differently just because you�re this amazing famous soccer player Look, I know how impressive your resume is, but I like evaluating people�s personalities, not their accomplishments EMILY You think I�m amazing IAN I�m digging the whole sparkly vibe EMILY I tried to channel what eight-year old Emily would have wanted But don�t let the glitter fool you, the sparkles are just part of the proper weight distribution IAN Sorry we don�t have a proper track EMILY Are you kidding? This is perfect IAN May the best car win EMILY Win or lose, today has been really special I�m not sure anyone has ever done something so thoughtful for me before EMILY There�s no reason we both can�t stay dry IAN How about we just go inside? EMILY Much better idea COACH AVILA Hi, Emily Give me a call, there�s something I want to discuss MAYA Hey, Em - it�s me Coach said she can�t get a hold of you I think she wants to bring you back IAN Everything okay? EMILY Just making sure I didn�t miss anything important Never been in a storm where the power went out IAN You�re welcome First one�s almost up Ready? IAN Oh no, you�ve got to catch this IAN Further IAN A little further IAN A natural EMILY You�re right, that�s the only way pancakes should be served EMILY You have a gift IAN Don�t say things you don�t mean EMILY Seriously I�ve never had a fluffy pancake that I liked before But these are good Fluffy, but also a little spongey EMILY What�s that look? IAN It�s the look of me thinking you should stick around EMILY Like stick around Southern Pines? IAN Yeah Southern Pines Purple Thunder Me * IAN We should probably get going before the storm picks back up EMILY Yeah you�re right DION I can�t believe you beat me You�re usually trailing behind me by a couple hundred yards -- at least Hey now IAN DION Seriously though, it�s nice to see you like this IAN Been feeling more like my old self than I have in a long time DION Wouldn�t have anything to do with a certain professional soccer player would it? DION It�s good to have you back IAN Thought you might need this EMILY You remembered the oat milk IAN I actually don�t drink coffee Caffeine has never been my friend EMILY So you went out of your way to get this just for me? EMILY Thank you EMILY They seem edgy * IAN * Semifinal game It�s a big one * EMILY * Well, shooting drills won�t help * much They need to loosen up Why * don�t we do the field is lava? * IAN * Oh, what�s that I hear? My ideas * have merit? * EMILY * Alright team, change of plans * Field is lava * EMILY We�re going to the championship! IAN We�re actually going to the championship IAN What are you doing later? EMILY Did you want to go over our strategy? IAN Actually, I was hoping we could skip the soccer talk tonight Get out of these-- -terrible albeit pine smelling * clothes and into something fancier * EMILY You�re being super vague IAN A date A proper date I�m asking you on a proper date EMILY You know we�ve technically already been out a bunch IAN Yes, but it�s time to make things official An official date, I mean EMILY I�d love to IAN There�s this incredible tapas restaurant-- EMILY I�m in IAN Pick you up at seven? AVA Was that Coach Ian? EMILY You�re half right Coach Avila AVA Does she want you back on the team? EMILY It looks like it could be a possibility How would you feel about that? AVA I�m going to tell you what my wise aunt told me -- I�m going to be here for you no matter what EMILY We�ll be seeing a lot more of each other whatever I decide, and that�s a promise I know AVA * EMILY So, what about you? The big night�s * coming up * AVA I got this EMILY Yeah you do EMILY Let me help you with that EMILY I�m Emily I don�t think we�ve ever officially met SANDRA Ava�s aunt EMILY That�s right SANDRA You can just set them over there EMILY Can I help with anything else? SANDRA Not unless you want to paint sets EMILY I�m no Picasso, but if you need an extra set of hands I�m in I think I can recruit a few others EMILY I�ll get it IAN Someone doesn�t seem like such an outsider anymore EMILY It�s actually kind of nice being part of the community IAN Pretty soon you�re gonna be up on that stage for real EMILY I�ll leave the acting to Ava IAN You know, this wasn�t so bad We still got to wear our nice clothes IAN You look great EMILY Thank you IAN I know I said no soccer stuff on our date, but I just wanted to say something real quick I think we really have a shot at winning EMILY Wait, I�m sorry, did you say win? Aren�t you the guy that thought winning wasn�t important? IAN I have to admit it feels pretty nice to have a little bit of that competitive fire back And I have you to thank EMILY You�re welcome IAN Oh, it�s on IAN Take it I told Sandra I�d carry some things out anyway EMILY Coach COACH AVILA Maya said you talked, but I wanted to make it official You�re reinstated COACH AVILA What do you say? EMILY Yes! I�d love to come back IAN You�re going back to Chicago? EMILY I guess I am IAN How long have you known? EMILY Maya said it was a possibility, but I just got the official word I�ve had so much fun with you, but this is my career You understand IAN Of course I understand but also it feels like we have something EMILY Yeah, we definitely have something- EMILY But also I�ve been down this road before I know how hard it is Me traveling constantly, time zones It�s never worked before- IAN But also it�s never been you and me before- EMILY * What? * IAN * Just I realize I have a type * EMILY * That�s not fair I�m not putting my * baggage on you- * IAN * Of course not Because that would * involve actually letting me in * Something you�re incapable of * IAN * I�m sorry It�s fine I want you to * succeed I want you to be happy * * And this is for the best We�re * better off just focusing on the * team and getting the girls through * the championship * * EMILY Oh, come on! BRANDON Em, stop punishing yourself- EMILY I�m not punishing myself, I�m training BRANDON Sure, yeah, go for it Ava, why don�t you get Auntie a towel? BRANDON Em, you doing okay? EMILY Yeah, I�m fine Just what did he think? * EMILY That I was going to give up my career and uproot my life? He knew I wanted back on the team BRANDON Yeah but I think he thought he was * the team EMILY Oh hi, Coach I understand EMILY Natalie got injured Coach wants me back in Chicago immediately- AVA So you�re not going to be there for the championship? EMILY I�m so sorry AVA It�s fine I knew you would leave EMILY I wanted to tell you in person that I�m going back to Chicago a little sooner than expected I�m actually on my way there right now Wow IAN EMILY I�m so sorry I�m not going to be there for the championship But you * guys don�t need me * IAN No, we�ll be fine * Hurt, Emily turns to leave IAN Why did you come to tell me in person? EMILY I just thought -- I -- actually, I don�t know IAN I�ll see you, Emily EMILY We should go EMILY Ava, I�m sorry I�m not leaving you I�m just We�re going to video chat all the time and I�m going to visit so much you�re going to get sick of me AVA I could never get sick of you BRANDON You�ve clearly never had to share a room with her BRANDON For the ride EMILY I don�t deserve you BRANDON Yes you do And I deserve you * EMILY * And I promise I�m going to be * around more * BRANDON * Good Because it doesn�t have to be * either soccer or us * EMILY * * I know * BRANDON * Then make sure it�s not * EMILY I miss you guys already MAYA Chen! * MAYA Good to have you back EMILY Good to be back SHEILA Think we still have a shot? IAN We�ll be fine without her COACH AVILA She�ll get there AVA It�s my aunt, I�ll catch up with you later AVA Hi Auntie Just leaving rehearsal EMILY Seems like every time I call you�re in rehearsal Glad I caught you AVA I know, I�m sorry -- our rehearsal schedule has been intense, but I�m totally off book now and we just finished blocking the last scene EMILY I don�t even know what half those words mean, but you sound super professional I can�t believe I won�t be there for your big debut AVA I know, same, but I understand We working women have important demands to keep up with EMILY A Exactly Ava�s CASTMATE waves her over EMILY Go Have fun! BRANDON Wanted to wish you good lu- I mean, tell you to break a leg AVA Thanks, Dad BRANDON Nervous? AVA Actually, no Just a little bummed Auntie Emily isn�t here BRANDON I�m sorry, honey I know how much her support means to you She did make me promise to record it and take a million pictures BRANDON Maybe this will help AVA Hi! EMILY Hi I�m sorry I�m not there in person, but I couldn�t let you go on without saying-- AVA Without saying what?? BRANDON Here, let me BRANDON I�m sure she�ll call back as soon as she gets better reception it�s Emily IRL EMILY Surprise! AVA I�m so happy you�re here EMILY I�m so proud of you BRANDON He wasn�t there when I put my coat down EMILY Uh huh IAN I thought you were in Chicago EMILY It hit me that I was actually going to miss Ava�s big opening, and I just, I-- EMILY We can talk later AVA What country, friends, is this? CAPTAIN This is Illyria, lady AVA And what should I do in Illyria? My brother is in Elysium Perchance he is not drown�d what think you, sailors? CAPTAIN It is perchance that you yourself were saved AVA O my poor brother! and so perchance may he be EMILY She�s so good BRANDON CAPTAIN True, madam and, to comfort you with chance, Assure yourself, after our * ship did split, Yeah she is CLOWN What�s to come is still unsure In delay there lies no plenty; As the curtains close, Emily looks over at Ian BRANDON I�m going to find Ava EMILY Be right there IAN What are you doing back? EMILY I guess I realized that it doesn�t * have to be either soccer or- * EMILY * Or being here I can be a great * soccer player and a great person * So I was hoping I could help coach * the championship IAN That should be fine As long as we agree to keep things professional EMILY But I don�t want- EMILY You were incredible A young Meryl Streep AVA Really? You think? EMILY Oh yeah I sobbed And the last time I cried was when Gabi Ackerman stuck her cleats in my thigh BRANDON It�s true AVA Thought you could use these * AVA You ready for today? EMILY Shouldn�t I be the one asking you that? AVA You don�t always have to be strong, Auntie Emily It�s okay to be sad EMILY Seriously, who raised you, kid? You�re the best BRANDON This guy! EMILY Oh, yeah, right -- cool dad AVA Way to ruin a moment, dad EMILY Ava, you want to help me out? EMILY I wanted to get you a little something special for all the hard work you�ve put in PLAYERS Thank you! EMILY Whatever happens out there, I just want you to remember to have fun IAN But also let�s win this thing EMILY I think the important thing is that they enjoy ourselves One more thing the keeper is tall and I haven�t seen her miss up high yet Keep your shots on the ground On - - IAN TEAM Purple Thunder! * IAN What�s this? AVA My aunt also had these made IAN I corrected it We�re co-coaches EMILY Ava EMILY I�m sorry for pushing you away like that I�m just I don�t have the best track record and I�m not always great at being on a team IAN You have the rest of the season with the Premier to get better * EMILY Actually, I decided Chicago isn�t for me anymore * * I finally got what I thought I * wanted and instead of joy I just * felt alone Like I have all the * success in the world and it felt * like eating ash So I asked Coach * to trade me closer to home * * IAN You�re going to play for the Triumphs again? Seattle�s only an * hour away EMILY So I�ll have lots of time to help with the training complex if you decide to do it IAN Well, I hope I do it Because I did sign the lease EMILY Yes!!!! IAN So an hour away, huh? EMILY I�ll keep an apartment in Seattle * for practice during the week, but otherwise I�ll be right down the street EMILY I won! IAN I think we both won EMILY Yeah we did