Lights Out s01e03 Episode Script
The Shot
Previously on "Lights Out" Coffee, fellas? No.
We need a word with your brother.
What's going on? I have no idea.
Mommy, why are they taking daddy? What happened? You tell me.
They're towing the car.
That's got to be a mistake.
I'll call Johnny.
You got expenses.
I get that.
This gym, it makes dad happy, but it's a sinkhole.
I need your help with young blood over here.
Three or four fights he's got a shot at the title.
That's enough.
Damn it, I said that's enough! Break it up! Break it up! You proud of yourself? Your kid's reckless.
What does mom think? What? Pugilistic dementia.
What are you talking about? You haven't told her yet? I may know a guy who can put this to bed.
You'll drop off a treat, and none of this ever happened.
And then I get paid? It's all gonna turn around.
We just got to stay on our feet.
If you've just joined us, we are live tonight with former heavyweight champion Patrick "Lights" Leary, and the phone lines are open.
Now, Patrick, you're going to personally autograph each of these adorable numbered bobblehead dolls? That's right.
I will, Jackie.
And in addition to the remaining 21 already signed "Lights" Leary boxing gloves, which are priced to go at $49.
99, we have a very special offer for the jewel of the whole collection, a must-have for the serious boxing fan.
Want to tell the viewers about it, Lights? Uh Well These are the actual gloves that I wore in my second fight with "Death Row" Reynolds.
Lot of blood, sweat and tears on these, believe me.
We're starting the initial bidding at $2,000, which is a steal.
So let's take a call.
Billy from Bay Ridge, you're on with the champ.
Hey, champ.
How you doing, Billy? I thought you got jobbed last time.
You gonna fight Reynolds again, knock him out this time? Billy, I got nothing to prove.
Me and Reynolds both know who won that fight.
And it wasn't him.
Oh, just a second.
I think someone has taken this item off the table.
We've just received a bid for these gloves For $25,000! Wow.
- They say from who? - It's an anonymous bid.
So anybody gonna top that? Why don't we go to Florida for the weekend? Godville.
All right.
Uh, dinner in the city? I said no.
Why not, dad? I don't want to make a big deal about it.
But it is a big deal.
You're turning 40.
We have to do something special.
Maybe he doesn't want to think about it, Daniella.
Jesus.
Abby had her party at Gymtastic.
We got to jump on the trampoline and eat ice-cream cake.
That's where I want to have my party.
You just had your birthday, Veruca Salt.
Don't call me that.
Then don't be a brat.
I didn't know you were this hard up.
Just time to move on Champ.
You should try it.
Yeah, I'd love to.
But you keep running your mouth.
You shouldn't talk if you ain't gonna fight.
That's what punks do.
You a punk, Lights? Dad, you coming in? Yeah.
Mr.
Reynolds was just leaving.
Don't come to my house again.
Leary, you know we got to finish this, right? Lights Out - Season 1, Episode 3 "The Shot" It's a damn good payday, dad.
And the gym needs it.
I don't even want to say how bad.
Well, you better say it.
What are we talking about here? You want to keep this place open? Then we need fighters who earn.
This shot could save us.
How much time would I have? Atlantic City, April 10th, pay-per-view.
It's prime time, baby.
That's two weeks.
I know.
That's why we need you.
You're the best trainer in the world.
You can get him ready, no problem.
I haven't fought in five years, Johnny.
Now you want to get me killed for my 40th birthday? Not everything's about you, champ.
I was talking about Omar.
Omar? Yeah.
Read a little.
Diego Diaz got cut during training.
They need a replacement to fight Monte Harris for the Middleweight title.
That's a Barry K.
Word fight.
Why would he give Omar a shot when he's got six of his own guys? Barry and me did your fights with Reynolds.
Made a ton of money.
You hated each other's guts.
Everybody hates Barry K.
He doesn't take it personal.
Besides, he owes me a favor.
What? You got him a hooker in Vegas once? You think he's gonna All right.
All right.
Shut the hell up, both of youse.
John, we got a problem.
Omar is a super middleweight.
He's eight pounds over.
So what? There's plenty of time to make weight.
Come on, dad! This is a title shot! All right.
I'll work with him today and see what I can do.
But don't say anything to him until I have a chance to This is mine.
Everything I worked for.
It's my turn, baby.
I'm way ahead of you, Omar.
I already spoke to the network.
They signed off.
I'm over to talk to Barry K.
today.
It's a "dot the I's and cross the T's" type situation.
Yeah, better be.
Cause if you don't get me this fight, I'll just have to sign with Barry Word myself.
Barry K.
Word Enterprises.
I'm sorry.
Jada's not in.
Can I give you her voicemail? One moment.
Forget the magazines.
They should have "War and Peace" in this place.
You must deal with a lot of agitated people out here, huh? Yeah.
That's my job.
But these days I feel lucky to have one.
Amen to that.
Aww.
Oh, that's my daughter.
I'm a single mom.
Don't know why I tell everyone that right off the bat.
No, no.
I get it.
I'm divorced.
My son's about the same age.
Gets lonely.
Yes, it does.
If I hadn't have had you here keeping me company, these last three hours would've been torture.
But would you mind seeing what's going on for me? I'd really appreciate it.
Sure.
Uh, I know you had an appointment.
But Barry is stuck in Atlanta.
They told me he'd be back this morning, but Barry's in Atlanta? That would've been good information like two hours and 59 minutes ago.
I'm really sorry, Mr.
Leary.
Call me Johnny, please.
Johnny.
I'm Tracy.
Do you know if they found a replacement yet for Diaz? Don't think so.
They're still scrambling.
Who isn't? Your dad's tough.
I don't know what he wants.
He does play a lot of charity events.
But, mommy.
Daddy says that golf is just an excuse for fat guys to turn into athletes.
Oh, yeah, that's right.
I forgot.
Well, I don't know.
Maybe he'd like another cooking class, huh? No.
Or a trip? How about a memory book? A memory book? Yeah, you know, it's like a It's a scrapbook with pictures and mementos from his life.
People should write their favorite memories about him, too.
It would be good for dad.
I'm not writing anything.
I already have enough homework.
What's your problem? Didn't you hear what he said? Dad doesn't want us to do anything.
Am I the only one that respects his wishes? You just want to go to a show with Brent that night.
Shut up.
You're not going out on your dad's birthday, period.
Hey, Daniella, I think it's a great idea.
Okay.
Call grandpa Robert, aunt Margaret.
They never throw anything away.
All right.
Son of the mountains, iron will Armenian warrior, ready to kill left hook to the body, you're wearin' him down bring it up to the head, we'll be wearin' the crown from the Debed River to the Bayonne streets from A.
C.
to Vegas without defeat like Varhan the Wolf and the Fedayi Omar Assarian, legendary And the new middleweight champion of the world Yeah, baby.
Can't peel your own bananas? My nutritionist.
Potassium.
You're shitting me.
What was he yammering about? Working on the song for my ring walk.
"And the new" New I like the sound of that! Bazooka here is the hottest emcee in Armenia.
Bazooka? Wow.
Dangerous guy.
That's right.
You can't take him in the ring with you, you know.
You do that alone.
Not alone.
I got these.
Whoo! Patrick.
Nasty! That's nasty! What are you busting my fighter's balls for? The kid's worried about the music for his ring walk.
His head's up his ass.
Best natural talent we've ever had besides your brother.
Come on.
Omar needs two tough fights, minimum, before he can deal with Harris.
That guy's a beast.
He wants his shot.
You heard him.
So what? Omar might get there in a few years, but this is too fast, and you know it.
Don't tell me what I know.
You put so much into this kid, dad.
Even if Johnny can get this fight, you really want to blow Omar out for some short money? You think title fights grow on trees? No.
That's why you got to be ready for 'em.
Look, Patrick, you don't want to fight, that's your choice.
But Omar does.
And this kid is gonna win.
There he is.
Yo, my boy is back.
We good, Johnny? Yeah, we're good.
I'm looking at the next middleweight champion of the world.
That's my boy.
I told you.
Yeah, baby.
Yeah! Whoo! You break a dish, you pay for it.
Wow! Look at you, kiddo.
It's picture day at school.
Isn't she gorgeous? She sure is.
So are you.
Who are you getting all dolled up for? I'm presenting my case to the attendings this morning.
Oh.
Well, maybe we can celebrate this afternoon.
Oh, baby, I have so much to do.
But you'll get something special on your birthday, I promise.
Aw.
Fight tall, Omar.
Fight tall! Come in behind the jab.
Tighten it, Omar.
You're dropping your right again.
You got to concentrate.
Got a call from physical therapy.
My dad didn't show up.
What's going on? Old man's been on his feet all morning.
No break.
Tighten it, Omar.
Can't touch me, pops.
See? Hey, come on! This kid's making all the same mistakes.
Pick it up, Omar.
Pick it up.
Come on! I got a good chin, too.
Bravo, Omar.
Bravo.
I can't be hurt, pops.
Yeah? Well, he's just a sparring partner.
Harris will take your head off.
Let me show you something.
All right.
Jab.
There! Dad.
Jab.
Keep your right up.
Jab.
Dad.
That's it.
Hey, dad.
What?! Why don't you take a break, sit down for a minute? Come on.
Why don't you mind your own damn business? We are gonna work until he listens.
And get those clowns out of my gym.
Right now.
Where the hell is Johnny? I had an appointment with Barry in Atlanta, but he never showed.
I had to fly here on my own dime.
It's bullshit.
The man's garbage.
John's taken both barrels.
He knows.
Right, Johnny? Mr.
Leary, I'm sorry, but Barry says he's gonna have to reschedule you.
What? Are you kidding me? What's going on? He's leaving out the back exit.
You can still catch him.
You're a sweetheart.
Now, it's important.
He thinks it's 10.
But it's 15.
15%.
Don't let him try to do anything else.
Barry! Hey, Barry, come on.
You sneaking out on me, brother? What's going on? Hey, look, I got your Diaz replacement.
Omar Assarian, the Armenian Avenger.
Not interested.
But I love that suit, sport.
Oh, thank you, bro Hey, come on, Barry.
Omar's undefeated.
He's a good-looking kid with a crowd-pleasing style.
And he's got an amazing human interest story, Barry.
You can introduce him to the world.
And he's white.
Come on.
You know that's good for the gate.
Armenian ain't white.
Sure, it is.
They come from the Caucus Mountains, which is the root word for "Caucasian.
" Armenians get very testy when you call them people of color.
The Caucus Mountains.
You're a classic, Johnny.
Look, Omar Assarian is a dancer who can punch but won't sell a single ticket.
Too much risk, no reward.
Ain't gonna happen.
Ever.
Hey, Barry But, listen, Johnny If you can get me a piece of ass like that time in Vegas, I'll get you ringside seats.
Barry, let me get you some tape on this kid.
Okay, Barry? You're gonna love this kid! Hey, Lights.
You got a minute? We found an iPod registered to you on a murder victim.
What? Javier Desouza.
He worked at a Portuguese bakery in the Ironbound.
This the mock that broke into your car? I don't know.
It could be.
It was dark.
That's right.
It was dark.
A very dark night.
Okay, well, if you remember anything, you know, don't hesitate to call.
All right.
Let's roll.
Mom, what's this? Huh? Oh, my God.
Your father sent me this plane ticket to a fight he had in Rome.
Did you go? No.
No.
I'd only just met him.
He was a fast mover, your dad.
How'd you meet? Well, I was working as a physician's assistant in Buffalo, and your dad came in after a bout with a cut over his eye.
I was asked to stitch him up 'cause all the doctors were working on the guy your dad knocked out.
The thing I really liked about him was he was more concerned about the other fighter than he was about himself.
Well, he kind of asked me out that night, but I Well, I knew he was gonna get on a plane and I'd never hear from him again.
So when did you see him again? He started sending me first-class plane tickets to his next few fights.
But I still didn't go, 'cause I really didn't know him.
And, you know, I was kind of shy back then as well.
But he didn't quit.
And finally he sent me a plane ticket to London, and I gave in.
And you know what he did when I arrived at the airport? He had a limo pick me up with 100 white roses in it.
Your dad always knew how to charm a woman.
Oh, God.
He really turned my life around.
If it hadn't been for your father, I would probably Oh, God.
You are are not telling the "how I met dad" story again, are you? I've heard it like 101 times.
I haven't.
Mom, what's this in grandpa Robert's box.
When was this? Wow.
It was the first big fight daddy lost.
New York, against Curtis.
He was one fight away from the championship.
Saw on YouTube.
Leave it out.
Yeah No, put it in.
He learned a lot of important things that night.
How could you watch him take all those punches? Well, boxing is what he loved to do and I had to support him in it.
I'll try to support you, too, you know? Whatever you choose.
Even if it's something that hurts me? Yo, tell your pops to get off my ass.
Better watch how he talks to my boys, too.
They don't play that shit.
This is his gym, and he'll talk however he wants.
Now, you should start listening, Omar, or you're gonna blow it.
All this cute shit Ain't gonna work against Monte Harris.
Bet against me, man.
That would be funny.
Look, I've been where you are knocking everybody out.
Nobody could tell me nothing.
But the first time I stepped up, I almost got murdered.
Tank Curtis, St.
Paddy's Day 1999.
Took me five years to work my way back, make people believe in me again.
Save your war stories, old man.
I got my own.
Here.
Sell that on QVC after I'm champ.
Make yourself some real money.
I wasn't messing with your fighter, dad.
Be my guest.
He's driving me crazy.
Listen, I didn't mean to be such a hard-on today, but it's just We got less than two weeks, and I need every minute with him.
And you are really wrong about this fight, Patrick.
This kid is perfect for Harris and his style.
I can see the whole thing in my head.
He could win if he would just listen.
I believe you, dad.
I get it.
But you got to take care of yourself.
I'll rest when he wins.
Are you even taking your meds? If he loses, we'd have to close.
Then I'll have plenty of time to take care of myself.
Hi, Johnny.
When I got my mail and saw your child-support check hadn't arrived, I decided to buy a gun and shoot your balls off.
I'm coming to your office right now to shoot off your goddamn balls.
Not that it'll make a difference.
You always were a lying, ball-less sack of shit.
Call me.
Can you believe that? She kisses my kid with that mouth.
You know what's going on with your fighter, Johnny? He's doing blow.
It's not blow.
It's meth.
Meth? Yeah.
That's how the MMA guys do it.
Kid's got to lose 8 pounds in two weeks to make weight.
Plus he can train all night.
Okay, genius.
Then how is he gonna pass the drug test? You don't want to know.
Brennan's brother is the commission doctor.
Look, Johnny, we can't mess with Brennan anymore.
That baker who broke into my car He ended up dead.
Yeah, I saw that in the paper.
Random act, brother.
Random act.
Does dad know about the meth? Of course dad doesn't know.
And you're not gonna tell him.
Used to have integrity in this gym.
I don't want any part of this.
Integrity.
Are you kidding me? This is boxing.
And seriously, who are you to judge? You just broke some guy's arm for a payday.
We're gonna do whatever we have to do, all right? Lie, cheat, steal I don't give a shit.
We just have to survive now.
Hello.
But I got a nice meal going.
Okay.
Goodbye.
Dinner's almost ready! Come down and set the table! Oh, wow.
Are these the ones from aunt Margaret? Yeah.
Oh, my God.
Look at mom's hair.
She was such a fox.
I know.
Keep that.
Definitely.
Hey, is this you, Ava? Oh, yeah.
That was my first birthday party.
Look how happy I was before you came long.
Oh, shut up.
It's true.
Hello? I said come down and set the table! Ow! Look at dad.
He looks amazing.
Hey, guys, you deaf or something? One minute! Open the door.
Right now.
What the hell's going on in here? Nothing, dad.
I swear.
Then tell me.
We're just doing our homework.
No big mistery.
Well, if you're just doing your homework, then why didn't you answer me? I called you three times.
We're going.
Chill out.
Don't tell me to chill out, Ava.
Stop yelling at me.
I'm not yelling.
All right.
Screw you.
What did you say? Screw you! Hey! Ava! Just get off my ass! I'm your father! You don't talk to me like that! Ava! Dad.
Daddy.
Shh, shh.
Shh.
That was incredible.
Look, I hope you don't think that I, uh I don't do this kind of thing either, Tracy, believe me.
Guess we needed it, huh? The Pierre Hotel.
What? That's where Barry always stays.
That's what you wanted to know, right? You think that's why I'm here? It's okay.
You don't have to say anything, Johnny.
You just get the fight and then we'll go out for a nice dinner, okay? Hey, we're gonna go out to dinner no matter what.
Is Barry registered under his own name? Mr.
Sanford.
Mr.
Fred Sanford.
Your dinner, Mr.
Sanford.
Jesus, you're like a roach, Johnny.
I'll give you an immediate rematch clause.
Your boy loses, he's back in the ring with Omar within six months, fighting for the title.
I'll give you options on Omar's next three fights, too.
A piece of his future.
You make an investment, you deserve to watch it grow.
And, of course, I'll let Barry Jr.
co-manage with me.
I won't fight you on it this time.
Barry, listen, no matter what happens You can't lose.
Well, now, that's a given, little John.
Look, I appreciate all the pageantry, but I'm gonna go with Angel Martinez.
He's gonna bring all those Puerto Rican fans with him to A.
C.
, and he can't hurt my guy with a two-by-four.
Martinez? Are you kidding me? You sign the contracts already? Tomorrow morning.
Now, come on, Johnny.
Give me a break.
Let me eat my dinner.
Barry, I I got to have this fight.
What do you want me to do? You want me to beg, huh? I'll beg you, Barry.
What can we do here? Come on.
Just name it.
Anything.
Well, now, Johnny There's only one thing you got that I'm interested in.
Whew! Ava called me at the hospital.
Sounds like you had quite a night.
Sorry.
You're working hard.
You don't need this crap.
What's going on? Me and Ava are butting heads all the time.
Nobody's listening to me.
They're planning something for your birthday.
That's why they were hiding in their bedroom.
Sorry I lost it.
What's really going on, Patrick? It's been slow at the gym.
And Johnny and my dad There's a title shot.
And they're pushing this kid too fast.
Taking all kinds of shortcuts.
Is it all set? A loss will break this kid.
I can tell.
Look, you've been through this.
Now, you can help him in a way no one else can.
I tried.
You want him to win, Patrick? Well, then try harder.
A new champ at the gym is good for everybody, and it takes a lot of pressure off you.
Let someone else take the punches.
Yo, after I win the title, I don't know what I want first a cheeseburger or a piece of ass.
I know what you want.
Yeah, kid.
Cheeseburger.
Yeah, fat-ass.
Omar.
I want to show you something.
Come with me.
What do you want to show me? It's a surprise.
Come on.
They stay.
What is this, man? What the hell you doing? Yo, turn the light on.
I'm serious.
Let me out of here.
I want you to see what you really have.
That car you're driving? Leased.
Not yours.
The house you live in rented.
Won't be there anymore.
Credit card? Definitely not yours.
The weight you lost from the meth a lie.
You didn't earn it.
Those friends you care so much about? You lose, and they're gone.
Believe me.
Even the fights you won not real.
You've been protected.
They don't mean anything.
All you have is what's in this room.
This is what you take into the ring.
This fight is gonna strip you down.
Take you places you've never been.
You can't be afraid of the dark, Omar.
You have to be ready for it.
I can help you.
When you get hurt in this fight And you will get hurt You can't smile or fire back right away to prove you're okay.
No macho shit, or you'll wind up in the locker room wondering what the hell happened.
You get your bell rung, wrap him up.
Walk him to kill time.
Walk him into the ropes.
Make the ref break you.
Don't worry if the crowd boos or the ref warns you.
You got to survive first.
Come on, old man.
I ain't got all day.
Old man? Yeah.
I'll kick your ass.
Come on.
You know, experience can't be taught.
It's something you have to learn.
And this fight is gonna be a master class.
So you better be ready.
Just nice and easy, right? Right.
Okay? And jab.
Weave.
Slip.
That's right.
Give him angles.
Never straight on.
That's it.
Move.
Circle to your right.
Move away from his power.
Fight tall.
Fight tall! Jab! Jab! Jab! Bob, weave Then bring that left up from the floor.
Never take your eye off your opponent.
The punch you don't see coming is the one that's gonna knock your ass out.
Hear ye, hear ye.
We've got Monte "the Hurricane" Harris.
And the Armenian Avenger, the king of the Caucus Mountains Omar Assarian.
Undefeated champion.
Undefeated challenger.
Somebody's "o" must go.
Here we go.
Oh, it's on now.
Oh, it's on.
Oh, look at 'em, look at 'em.
Look at that hate.
So you're enjoying it? What do you mean? Training him.
My dad's the trainer.
I just helped out.
Yeah, but do you think it's something you might want to do? I don't know.
We'll see how Omar does.
You gonna be in his corner? No.
Of course not.
It's my birthday.
You guys have something planned.
Oh, we can do it next weekend.
You put a lot into it.
I did what I could for Omar.
It's been rocky with the girls.
I want to be with them.
Okay, but I won't be mad if you change your mind.
You'll still get your special surprise, honey.
On your birthday.
Now, listen I want you in Harris' dressing room when they wrap his hands.
We don't want no loaded gloves.
You're gonna have to send Tito.
I'm sorry, dad.
I'm staying here.
The girls have something planned for me.
What are you talking about? It's my birthday.
Again? They're starting to add up.
Omar knows.
He's cool with it.
Listen, I want to thank you for all all your help.
I mean, this kid has come a long way.
Maybe we'll bring you back a belt for a gift.
There he is.
You ready? Mind if my boys come to the fight? You got to have Bazooka for your ring walk.
"And the new" That shit's got a ring to it.
Represent.
You know it.
Where's Johnny? He's gonna meet us in A.
C.
Kick ass.
All right, buddy.
Hang tight.
I'll be right back, okay? Okay, dad.
When the night comes no more trials Jab, jab, jab.
No tears when the night comes I'd like to make a toast to the birthday boy.
Patrick I want to thank you for all the sacrifices you've made for our family and for me.
I know it hasn't always been easy Why would you say that? Come on, mom.
But I will never forget your support.
You'll always be my champion.
All right.
Oh, my God.
Okay.
Right.
Toast, huh? Cheers! Happy birthday, dad.
Happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
Now, you listen to me, Omar.
We know Monte Harris, but he don't know us.
And we got a big surprise for that bastard, now, don't we? You move away from his power, stick the jab in his face, and don't drop your right, and you are gonna win this fight.
Do you believe me? I believe you, pops.
You made the sacrifices, and you've earned this.
And we are gonna remember this night forever.
All right? Five minutes, boys.
Hey.
When the night comes You were born for this.
You're gonna love it.
Oh, my God.
Don't be afraid you're only dreaming Yeah, baby! Whoo! When the night comes The king of the Caucus Mountains.
All the Caucasians here tonight.
The headlines read Whatever is in your dreams when the night comes When the night comes Is that you? Oh! Is that Uncle Johnny? Yeah.
He was so cute.
You kept the ticket.
Of course.
By the one you love "Fishing with my boy.
" How'd you get him to write something? We had Katie ask.
Things you do The night I won the title.
When the night comes Armenia! Sons of the mountains, iron will Armenian warrior, ready to kill left hook to the body, you're wearin' him down bring it up to the head, we'll be wearin' the crown from the Debed River to the Bayonne streets from A.
C.
to Vegas without defeat like Varhan the Wolf and the Fedayi Omar Assarian, legendary And the new middleweight champion of the world Yeah, yeah what I said Here you go, daddy.
Make a wish, daddy.
Boxing fans, it's time To put up or shut up! Nearing the end of round 10.
No one thought Omar Assarian would still be here.
Omar jabs.
Circling away from Monte's power.
He's fighting a very disciplined fight.
Omar's trainer, Robert Leary, has to be pleased with his young fighter's performance tonight, Steve.
This could be his first champion since Patrick "Lights" Leary took the heavyweight title.
Monte might not have been prepared for this kind of battle.
All right! The champ looks worn out.
Harris is hurt! The champ is hurt! The kid from Bayonne, New Jersey, by way of Armenia is doing his people proud, Steve.
Omar! Omar! Omar! Focus, Omar! Focus! Cut that shit out, Omar! Stay focused! Omar's going in for the finish.
Whoa! I don't believe it! Harris hit him with a huge left! Out of nowhere! And Omar Assarian is down! 7, 8, 9, 10! This fight is over!
We need a word with your brother.
What's going on? I have no idea.
Mommy, why are they taking daddy? What happened? You tell me.
They're towing the car.
That's got to be a mistake.
I'll call Johnny.
You got expenses.
I get that.
This gym, it makes dad happy, but it's a sinkhole.
I need your help with young blood over here.
Three or four fights he's got a shot at the title.
That's enough.
Damn it, I said that's enough! Break it up! Break it up! You proud of yourself? Your kid's reckless.
What does mom think? What? Pugilistic dementia.
What are you talking about? You haven't told her yet? I may know a guy who can put this to bed.
You'll drop off a treat, and none of this ever happened.
And then I get paid? It's all gonna turn around.
We just got to stay on our feet.
If you've just joined us, we are live tonight with former heavyweight champion Patrick "Lights" Leary, and the phone lines are open.
Now, Patrick, you're going to personally autograph each of these adorable numbered bobblehead dolls? That's right.
I will, Jackie.
And in addition to the remaining 21 already signed "Lights" Leary boxing gloves, which are priced to go at $49.
99, we have a very special offer for the jewel of the whole collection, a must-have for the serious boxing fan.
Want to tell the viewers about it, Lights? Uh Well These are the actual gloves that I wore in my second fight with "Death Row" Reynolds.
Lot of blood, sweat and tears on these, believe me.
We're starting the initial bidding at $2,000, which is a steal.
So let's take a call.
Billy from Bay Ridge, you're on with the champ.
Hey, champ.
How you doing, Billy? I thought you got jobbed last time.
You gonna fight Reynolds again, knock him out this time? Billy, I got nothing to prove.
Me and Reynolds both know who won that fight.
And it wasn't him.
Oh, just a second.
I think someone has taken this item off the table.
We've just received a bid for these gloves For $25,000! Wow.
- They say from who? - It's an anonymous bid.
So anybody gonna top that? Why don't we go to Florida for the weekend? Godville.
All right.
Uh, dinner in the city? I said no.
Why not, dad? I don't want to make a big deal about it.
But it is a big deal.
You're turning 40.
We have to do something special.
Maybe he doesn't want to think about it, Daniella.
Jesus.
Abby had her party at Gymtastic.
We got to jump on the trampoline and eat ice-cream cake.
That's where I want to have my party.
You just had your birthday, Veruca Salt.
Don't call me that.
Then don't be a brat.
I didn't know you were this hard up.
Just time to move on Champ.
You should try it.
Yeah, I'd love to.
But you keep running your mouth.
You shouldn't talk if you ain't gonna fight.
That's what punks do.
You a punk, Lights? Dad, you coming in? Yeah.
Mr.
Reynolds was just leaving.
Don't come to my house again.
Leary, you know we got to finish this, right? Lights Out - Season 1, Episode 3 "The Shot" It's a damn good payday, dad.
And the gym needs it.
I don't even want to say how bad.
Well, you better say it.
What are we talking about here? You want to keep this place open? Then we need fighters who earn.
This shot could save us.
How much time would I have? Atlantic City, April 10th, pay-per-view.
It's prime time, baby.
That's two weeks.
I know.
That's why we need you.
You're the best trainer in the world.
You can get him ready, no problem.
I haven't fought in five years, Johnny.
Now you want to get me killed for my 40th birthday? Not everything's about you, champ.
I was talking about Omar.
Omar? Yeah.
Read a little.
Diego Diaz got cut during training.
They need a replacement to fight Monte Harris for the Middleweight title.
That's a Barry K.
Word fight.
Why would he give Omar a shot when he's got six of his own guys? Barry and me did your fights with Reynolds.
Made a ton of money.
You hated each other's guts.
Everybody hates Barry K.
He doesn't take it personal.
Besides, he owes me a favor.
What? You got him a hooker in Vegas once? You think he's gonna All right.
All right.
Shut the hell up, both of youse.
John, we got a problem.
Omar is a super middleweight.
He's eight pounds over.
So what? There's plenty of time to make weight.
Come on, dad! This is a title shot! All right.
I'll work with him today and see what I can do.
But don't say anything to him until I have a chance to This is mine.
Everything I worked for.
It's my turn, baby.
I'm way ahead of you, Omar.
I already spoke to the network.
They signed off.
I'm over to talk to Barry K.
today.
It's a "dot the I's and cross the T's" type situation.
Yeah, better be.
Cause if you don't get me this fight, I'll just have to sign with Barry Word myself.
Barry K.
Word Enterprises.
I'm sorry.
Jada's not in.
Can I give you her voicemail? One moment.
Forget the magazines.
They should have "War and Peace" in this place.
You must deal with a lot of agitated people out here, huh? Yeah.
That's my job.
But these days I feel lucky to have one.
Amen to that.
Aww.
Oh, that's my daughter.
I'm a single mom.
Don't know why I tell everyone that right off the bat.
No, no.
I get it.
I'm divorced.
My son's about the same age.
Gets lonely.
Yes, it does.
If I hadn't have had you here keeping me company, these last three hours would've been torture.
But would you mind seeing what's going on for me? I'd really appreciate it.
Sure.
Uh, I know you had an appointment.
But Barry is stuck in Atlanta.
They told me he'd be back this morning, but Barry's in Atlanta? That would've been good information like two hours and 59 minutes ago.
I'm really sorry, Mr.
Leary.
Call me Johnny, please.
Johnny.
I'm Tracy.
Do you know if they found a replacement yet for Diaz? Don't think so.
They're still scrambling.
Who isn't? Your dad's tough.
I don't know what he wants.
He does play a lot of charity events.
But, mommy.
Daddy says that golf is just an excuse for fat guys to turn into athletes.
Oh, yeah, that's right.
I forgot.
Well, I don't know.
Maybe he'd like another cooking class, huh? No.
Or a trip? How about a memory book? A memory book? Yeah, you know, it's like a It's a scrapbook with pictures and mementos from his life.
People should write their favorite memories about him, too.
It would be good for dad.
I'm not writing anything.
I already have enough homework.
What's your problem? Didn't you hear what he said? Dad doesn't want us to do anything.
Am I the only one that respects his wishes? You just want to go to a show with Brent that night.
Shut up.
You're not going out on your dad's birthday, period.
Hey, Daniella, I think it's a great idea.
Okay.
Call grandpa Robert, aunt Margaret.
They never throw anything away.
All right.
Son of the mountains, iron will Armenian warrior, ready to kill left hook to the body, you're wearin' him down bring it up to the head, we'll be wearin' the crown from the Debed River to the Bayonne streets from A.
C.
to Vegas without defeat like Varhan the Wolf and the Fedayi Omar Assarian, legendary And the new middleweight champion of the world Yeah, baby.
Can't peel your own bananas? My nutritionist.
Potassium.
You're shitting me.
What was he yammering about? Working on the song for my ring walk.
"And the new" New I like the sound of that! Bazooka here is the hottest emcee in Armenia.
Bazooka? Wow.
Dangerous guy.
That's right.
You can't take him in the ring with you, you know.
You do that alone.
Not alone.
I got these.
Whoo! Patrick.
Nasty! That's nasty! What are you busting my fighter's balls for? The kid's worried about the music for his ring walk.
His head's up his ass.
Best natural talent we've ever had besides your brother.
Come on.
Omar needs two tough fights, minimum, before he can deal with Harris.
That guy's a beast.
He wants his shot.
You heard him.
So what? Omar might get there in a few years, but this is too fast, and you know it.
Don't tell me what I know.
You put so much into this kid, dad.
Even if Johnny can get this fight, you really want to blow Omar out for some short money? You think title fights grow on trees? No.
That's why you got to be ready for 'em.
Look, Patrick, you don't want to fight, that's your choice.
But Omar does.
And this kid is gonna win.
There he is.
Yo, my boy is back.
We good, Johnny? Yeah, we're good.
I'm looking at the next middleweight champion of the world.
That's my boy.
I told you.
Yeah, baby.
Yeah! Whoo! You break a dish, you pay for it.
Wow! Look at you, kiddo.
It's picture day at school.
Isn't she gorgeous? She sure is.
So are you.
Who are you getting all dolled up for? I'm presenting my case to the attendings this morning.
Oh.
Well, maybe we can celebrate this afternoon.
Oh, baby, I have so much to do.
But you'll get something special on your birthday, I promise.
Aw.
Fight tall, Omar.
Fight tall! Come in behind the jab.
Tighten it, Omar.
You're dropping your right again.
You got to concentrate.
Got a call from physical therapy.
My dad didn't show up.
What's going on? Old man's been on his feet all morning.
No break.
Tighten it, Omar.
Can't touch me, pops.
See? Hey, come on! This kid's making all the same mistakes.
Pick it up, Omar.
Pick it up.
Come on! I got a good chin, too.
Bravo, Omar.
Bravo.
I can't be hurt, pops.
Yeah? Well, he's just a sparring partner.
Harris will take your head off.
Let me show you something.
All right.
Jab.
There! Dad.
Jab.
Keep your right up.
Jab.
Dad.
That's it.
Hey, dad.
What?! Why don't you take a break, sit down for a minute? Come on.
Why don't you mind your own damn business? We are gonna work until he listens.
And get those clowns out of my gym.
Right now.
Where the hell is Johnny? I had an appointment with Barry in Atlanta, but he never showed.
I had to fly here on my own dime.
It's bullshit.
The man's garbage.
John's taken both barrels.
He knows.
Right, Johnny? Mr.
Leary, I'm sorry, but Barry says he's gonna have to reschedule you.
What? Are you kidding me? What's going on? He's leaving out the back exit.
You can still catch him.
You're a sweetheart.
Now, it's important.
He thinks it's 10.
But it's 15.
15%.
Don't let him try to do anything else.
Barry! Hey, Barry, come on.
You sneaking out on me, brother? What's going on? Hey, look, I got your Diaz replacement.
Omar Assarian, the Armenian Avenger.
Not interested.
But I love that suit, sport.
Oh, thank you, bro Hey, come on, Barry.
Omar's undefeated.
He's a good-looking kid with a crowd-pleasing style.
And he's got an amazing human interest story, Barry.
You can introduce him to the world.
And he's white.
Come on.
You know that's good for the gate.
Armenian ain't white.
Sure, it is.
They come from the Caucus Mountains, which is the root word for "Caucasian.
" Armenians get very testy when you call them people of color.
The Caucus Mountains.
You're a classic, Johnny.
Look, Omar Assarian is a dancer who can punch but won't sell a single ticket.
Too much risk, no reward.
Ain't gonna happen.
Ever.
Hey, Barry But, listen, Johnny If you can get me a piece of ass like that time in Vegas, I'll get you ringside seats.
Barry, let me get you some tape on this kid.
Okay, Barry? You're gonna love this kid! Hey, Lights.
You got a minute? We found an iPod registered to you on a murder victim.
What? Javier Desouza.
He worked at a Portuguese bakery in the Ironbound.
This the mock that broke into your car? I don't know.
It could be.
It was dark.
That's right.
It was dark.
A very dark night.
Okay, well, if you remember anything, you know, don't hesitate to call.
All right.
Let's roll.
Mom, what's this? Huh? Oh, my God.
Your father sent me this plane ticket to a fight he had in Rome.
Did you go? No.
No.
I'd only just met him.
He was a fast mover, your dad.
How'd you meet? Well, I was working as a physician's assistant in Buffalo, and your dad came in after a bout with a cut over his eye.
I was asked to stitch him up 'cause all the doctors were working on the guy your dad knocked out.
The thing I really liked about him was he was more concerned about the other fighter than he was about himself.
Well, he kind of asked me out that night, but I Well, I knew he was gonna get on a plane and I'd never hear from him again.
So when did you see him again? He started sending me first-class plane tickets to his next few fights.
But I still didn't go, 'cause I really didn't know him.
And, you know, I was kind of shy back then as well.
But he didn't quit.
And finally he sent me a plane ticket to London, and I gave in.
And you know what he did when I arrived at the airport? He had a limo pick me up with 100 white roses in it.
Your dad always knew how to charm a woman.
Oh, God.
He really turned my life around.
If it hadn't been for your father, I would probably Oh, God.
You are are not telling the "how I met dad" story again, are you? I've heard it like 101 times.
I haven't.
Mom, what's this in grandpa Robert's box.
When was this? Wow.
It was the first big fight daddy lost.
New York, against Curtis.
He was one fight away from the championship.
Saw on YouTube.
Leave it out.
Yeah No, put it in.
He learned a lot of important things that night.
How could you watch him take all those punches? Well, boxing is what he loved to do and I had to support him in it.
I'll try to support you, too, you know? Whatever you choose.
Even if it's something that hurts me? Yo, tell your pops to get off my ass.
Better watch how he talks to my boys, too.
They don't play that shit.
This is his gym, and he'll talk however he wants.
Now, you should start listening, Omar, or you're gonna blow it.
All this cute shit Ain't gonna work against Monte Harris.
Bet against me, man.
That would be funny.
Look, I've been where you are knocking everybody out.
Nobody could tell me nothing.
But the first time I stepped up, I almost got murdered.
Tank Curtis, St.
Paddy's Day 1999.
Took me five years to work my way back, make people believe in me again.
Save your war stories, old man.
I got my own.
Here.
Sell that on QVC after I'm champ.
Make yourself some real money.
I wasn't messing with your fighter, dad.
Be my guest.
He's driving me crazy.
Listen, I didn't mean to be such a hard-on today, but it's just We got less than two weeks, and I need every minute with him.
And you are really wrong about this fight, Patrick.
This kid is perfect for Harris and his style.
I can see the whole thing in my head.
He could win if he would just listen.
I believe you, dad.
I get it.
But you got to take care of yourself.
I'll rest when he wins.
Are you even taking your meds? If he loses, we'd have to close.
Then I'll have plenty of time to take care of myself.
Hi, Johnny.
When I got my mail and saw your child-support check hadn't arrived, I decided to buy a gun and shoot your balls off.
I'm coming to your office right now to shoot off your goddamn balls.
Not that it'll make a difference.
You always were a lying, ball-less sack of shit.
Call me.
Can you believe that? She kisses my kid with that mouth.
You know what's going on with your fighter, Johnny? He's doing blow.
It's not blow.
It's meth.
Meth? Yeah.
That's how the MMA guys do it.
Kid's got to lose 8 pounds in two weeks to make weight.
Plus he can train all night.
Okay, genius.
Then how is he gonna pass the drug test? You don't want to know.
Brennan's brother is the commission doctor.
Look, Johnny, we can't mess with Brennan anymore.
That baker who broke into my car He ended up dead.
Yeah, I saw that in the paper.
Random act, brother.
Random act.
Does dad know about the meth? Of course dad doesn't know.
And you're not gonna tell him.
Used to have integrity in this gym.
I don't want any part of this.
Integrity.
Are you kidding me? This is boxing.
And seriously, who are you to judge? You just broke some guy's arm for a payday.
We're gonna do whatever we have to do, all right? Lie, cheat, steal I don't give a shit.
We just have to survive now.
Hello.
But I got a nice meal going.
Okay.
Goodbye.
Dinner's almost ready! Come down and set the table! Oh, wow.
Are these the ones from aunt Margaret? Yeah.
Oh, my God.
Look at mom's hair.
She was such a fox.
I know.
Keep that.
Definitely.
Hey, is this you, Ava? Oh, yeah.
That was my first birthday party.
Look how happy I was before you came long.
Oh, shut up.
It's true.
Hello? I said come down and set the table! Ow! Look at dad.
He looks amazing.
Hey, guys, you deaf or something? One minute! Open the door.
Right now.
What the hell's going on in here? Nothing, dad.
I swear.
Then tell me.
We're just doing our homework.
No big mistery.
Well, if you're just doing your homework, then why didn't you answer me? I called you three times.
We're going.
Chill out.
Don't tell me to chill out, Ava.
Stop yelling at me.
I'm not yelling.
All right.
Screw you.
What did you say? Screw you! Hey! Ava! Just get off my ass! I'm your father! You don't talk to me like that! Ava! Dad.
Daddy.
Shh, shh.
Shh.
That was incredible.
Look, I hope you don't think that I, uh I don't do this kind of thing either, Tracy, believe me.
Guess we needed it, huh? The Pierre Hotel.
What? That's where Barry always stays.
That's what you wanted to know, right? You think that's why I'm here? It's okay.
You don't have to say anything, Johnny.
You just get the fight and then we'll go out for a nice dinner, okay? Hey, we're gonna go out to dinner no matter what.
Is Barry registered under his own name? Mr.
Sanford.
Mr.
Fred Sanford.
Your dinner, Mr.
Sanford.
Jesus, you're like a roach, Johnny.
I'll give you an immediate rematch clause.
Your boy loses, he's back in the ring with Omar within six months, fighting for the title.
I'll give you options on Omar's next three fights, too.
A piece of his future.
You make an investment, you deserve to watch it grow.
And, of course, I'll let Barry Jr.
co-manage with me.
I won't fight you on it this time.
Barry, listen, no matter what happens You can't lose.
Well, now, that's a given, little John.
Look, I appreciate all the pageantry, but I'm gonna go with Angel Martinez.
He's gonna bring all those Puerto Rican fans with him to A.
C.
, and he can't hurt my guy with a two-by-four.
Martinez? Are you kidding me? You sign the contracts already? Tomorrow morning.
Now, come on, Johnny.
Give me a break.
Let me eat my dinner.
Barry, I I got to have this fight.
What do you want me to do? You want me to beg, huh? I'll beg you, Barry.
What can we do here? Come on.
Just name it.
Anything.
Well, now, Johnny There's only one thing you got that I'm interested in.
Whew! Ava called me at the hospital.
Sounds like you had quite a night.
Sorry.
You're working hard.
You don't need this crap.
What's going on? Me and Ava are butting heads all the time.
Nobody's listening to me.
They're planning something for your birthday.
That's why they were hiding in their bedroom.
Sorry I lost it.
What's really going on, Patrick? It's been slow at the gym.
And Johnny and my dad There's a title shot.
And they're pushing this kid too fast.
Taking all kinds of shortcuts.
Is it all set? A loss will break this kid.
I can tell.
Look, you've been through this.
Now, you can help him in a way no one else can.
I tried.
You want him to win, Patrick? Well, then try harder.
A new champ at the gym is good for everybody, and it takes a lot of pressure off you.
Let someone else take the punches.
Yo, after I win the title, I don't know what I want first a cheeseburger or a piece of ass.
I know what you want.
Yeah, kid.
Cheeseburger.
Yeah, fat-ass.
Omar.
I want to show you something.
Come with me.
What do you want to show me? It's a surprise.
Come on.
They stay.
What is this, man? What the hell you doing? Yo, turn the light on.
I'm serious.
Let me out of here.
I want you to see what you really have.
That car you're driving? Leased.
Not yours.
The house you live in rented.
Won't be there anymore.
Credit card? Definitely not yours.
The weight you lost from the meth a lie.
You didn't earn it.
Those friends you care so much about? You lose, and they're gone.
Believe me.
Even the fights you won not real.
You've been protected.
They don't mean anything.
All you have is what's in this room.
This is what you take into the ring.
This fight is gonna strip you down.
Take you places you've never been.
You can't be afraid of the dark, Omar.
You have to be ready for it.
I can help you.
When you get hurt in this fight And you will get hurt You can't smile or fire back right away to prove you're okay.
No macho shit, or you'll wind up in the locker room wondering what the hell happened.
You get your bell rung, wrap him up.
Walk him to kill time.
Walk him into the ropes.
Make the ref break you.
Don't worry if the crowd boos or the ref warns you.
You got to survive first.
Come on, old man.
I ain't got all day.
Old man? Yeah.
I'll kick your ass.
Come on.
You know, experience can't be taught.
It's something you have to learn.
And this fight is gonna be a master class.
So you better be ready.
Just nice and easy, right? Right.
Okay? And jab.
Weave.
Slip.
That's right.
Give him angles.
Never straight on.
That's it.
Move.
Circle to your right.
Move away from his power.
Fight tall.
Fight tall! Jab! Jab! Jab! Bob, weave Then bring that left up from the floor.
Never take your eye off your opponent.
The punch you don't see coming is the one that's gonna knock your ass out.
Hear ye, hear ye.
We've got Monte "the Hurricane" Harris.
And the Armenian Avenger, the king of the Caucus Mountains Omar Assarian.
Undefeated champion.
Undefeated challenger.
Somebody's "o" must go.
Here we go.
Oh, it's on now.
Oh, it's on.
Oh, look at 'em, look at 'em.
Look at that hate.
So you're enjoying it? What do you mean? Training him.
My dad's the trainer.
I just helped out.
Yeah, but do you think it's something you might want to do? I don't know.
We'll see how Omar does.
You gonna be in his corner? No.
Of course not.
It's my birthday.
You guys have something planned.
Oh, we can do it next weekend.
You put a lot into it.
I did what I could for Omar.
It's been rocky with the girls.
I want to be with them.
Okay, but I won't be mad if you change your mind.
You'll still get your special surprise, honey.
On your birthday.
Now, listen I want you in Harris' dressing room when they wrap his hands.
We don't want no loaded gloves.
You're gonna have to send Tito.
I'm sorry, dad.
I'm staying here.
The girls have something planned for me.
What are you talking about? It's my birthday.
Again? They're starting to add up.
Omar knows.
He's cool with it.
Listen, I want to thank you for all all your help.
I mean, this kid has come a long way.
Maybe we'll bring you back a belt for a gift.
There he is.
You ready? Mind if my boys come to the fight? You got to have Bazooka for your ring walk.
"And the new" That shit's got a ring to it.
Represent.
You know it.
Where's Johnny? He's gonna meet us in A.
C.
Kick ass.
All right, buddy.
Hang tight.
I'll be right back, okay? Okay, dad.
When the night comes no more trials Jab, jab, jab.
No tears when the night comes I'd like to make a toast to the birthday boy.
Patrick I want to thank you for all the sacrifices you've made for our family and for me.
I know it hasn't always been easy Why would you say that? Come on, mom.
But I will never forget your support.
You'll always be my champion.
All right.
Oh, my God.
Okay.
Right.
Toast, huh? Cheers! Happy birthday, dad.
Happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
Now, you listen to me, Omar.
We know Monte Harris, but he don't know us.
And we got a big surprise for that bastard, now, don't we? You move away from his power, stick the jab in his face, and don't drop your right, and you are gonna win this fight.
Do you believe me? I believe you, pops.
You made the sacrifices, and you've earned this.
And we are gonna remember this night forever.
All right? Five minutes, boys.
Hey.
When the night comes You were born for this.
You're gonna love it.
Oh, my God.
Don't be afraid you're only dreaming Yeah, baby! Whoo! When the night comes The king of the Caucus Mountains.
All the Caucasians here tonight.
The headlines read Whatever is in your dreams when the night comes When the night comes Is that you? Oh! Is that Uncle Johnny? Yeah.
He was so cute.
You kept the ticket.
Of course.
By the one you love "Fishing with my boy.
" How'd you get him to write something? We had Katie ask.
Things you do The night I won the title.
When the night comes Armenia! Sons of the mountains, iron will Armenian warrior, ready to kill left hook to the body, you're wearin' him down bring it up to the head, we'll be wearin' the crown from the Debed River to the Bayonne streets from A.
C.
to Vegas without defeat like Varhan the Wolf and the Fedayi Omar Assarian, legendary And the new middleweight champion of the world Yeah, yeah what I said Here you go, daddy.
Make a wish, daddy.
Boxing fans, it's time To put up or shut up! Nearing the end of round 10.
No one thought Omar Assarian would still be here.
Omar jabs.
Circling away from Monte's power.
He's fighting a very disciplined fight.
Omar's trainer, Robert Leary, has to be pleased with his young fighter's performance tonight, Steve.
This could be his first champion since Patrick "Lights" Leary took the heavyweight title.
Monte might not have been prepared for this kind of battle.
All right! The champ looks worn out.
Harris is hurt! The champ is hurt! The kid from Bayonne, New Jersey, by way of Armenia is doing his people proud, Steve.
Omar! Omar! Omar! Focus, Omar! Focus! Cut that shit out, Omar! Stay focused! Omar's going in for the finish.
Whoa! I don't believe it! Harris hit him with a huge left! Out of nowhere! And Omar Assarian is down! 7, 8, 9, 10! This fight is over!