Hellcats s01e22 Episode Script

Previously on "Hellcats" They have hired one of the premier sports litigators in the State.
You let them hire my ex-wife? She was the only name on the short list.
- So you two are together? - Yes, we are together.
I hope he makes you every bit as happy as he made me.
That woman wants us dead.
You picked up on that, did you? Nasty Kathy.
Fraternizing with the enemy? If you dance with Alice, you have 100% chance of losing me.
You understand me? You don't understand! I'm pregnant out of wedlock at a Christian school.
This is the hardest thing I've ever done.
I'm raising this baby with no father in the picture.
- I know this girl.
- You do? - Yeah! - Her name is Deirdre Perkins.
She's the daughter of Rex.
Rex did all right by me for a long time.
One night he never came back.
He disappeared.
We go to Nationals in a few weeks.
To beat Mem-Chris we have to pull off the routine of our lives.
Zero margin for error.
Showed up at the front door, rose in his right hand such a gentleman Gentleman Looks like strep.
She's shaking from all of her body aches, which is unusual.
It suggests the infection may have begun to spread away from her throat.
There's a particularly nasty virus going around.
Highly contagious and resistant to drugs.
I'm going to do throat cultures on all of you, but in the meantime, is there anyone here who has a sore throat? Stand over there.
Hey, I thought this was a "Good luck at Nationals" dinner.
What's with all the cots? It's turned into a sleepover.
At least for the 20 of us who tested negative for strep.
Everyone else is back at Cheertown under quarantine.
Quarantine? - Really? - Yeah.
We need a minimum of 18 cheerleaders to compete.
We can't risk anyone else getting sick.
Hey.
- Oh, is that her? - Yeah.
The long-lost sister.
Uh, Deirdre.
Come up and meet my friends.
She looks nervous.
Yeah, that's putting it mildly.
This girl is like a feral cat.
So, please be gentle, and.
.
And you, no jokes.
I don't want you to do anything that might offend her.
You're cutting me deep.
Um, Dan, Savannah, I'd like you to meet my Sister, um, Deirdre.
You guys cheerleaders? He's not, but I am.
I can't tell you how excited we are to finally meet you.
Welcome to the family, Deirdre.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wow, you are a cheerleader.
Can I please play your guitar? Uh, sure.
Did I come on too strong? Ha.
I forgot! Look what I got in the mail.
Is it from dad? - Yep.
- Hmm.
Mom! I wanted to read that.
Well, it's just more of the same.
I love you all, and I'm working so hard to clear my name.
And, oh, I'm golfing with O.
J.
looking for real criminals, blah blah blah.
I'm really worried about her.
It's a good thing we're all going to Nationals.
Could I have a refill, Wanda? This will be your fourth.
Oh my, you saying I have a limit? I guess not.
In your position, I'd be drinking, too.
A toast To strong women surviving faithless husbands.
I will drink to that.
Oh, me, too.
Who the hell is that? I don't know, but she looks better going than coming.
Dr.
Kennedy told me about the strep epidemic.
That's a bad break, huh? I'm sorry, Emily, this is a private party.
You need to leave.
Don't be hostile.
Not in front of a student.
It diminishes your credibility as an educator.
Here's the thing.
I need to get a sworn statement from your boyfriend about the Steve Switzer pay-for-play situation.
You can take that up with Red.
He's ducking my calls.
Thought I might find him here, chillin' with his favorite cheerleader fantasy object.
Can we not do this in front of one of my students? It's beyond inappropriate.
Uh, you two should probably talk in private.
No, no, I'm going.
I mean, the last thing I want is to be seen as inappropriate.
Although, you know what I think is really inappropriate? Sleeping with a married man.
Uh What uh - Just forget that you heard that.
- I don't think that was - directed at me and, un - Just forget it.
Sorry, I'm a little deaf in that ear, anyway, so At the bottom of the ocean you might find a pearl don't let your heart get broken by this world Alice.
Don't let your heart get broken by this world Hey.
don't let your heart You've been hiding behind that guitar all night.
Why don't you come out and mingle? Uh, sorry, I'm probably being a bad influence here.
No.
I'm happy here.
Well, I I I invited you because I wanted you to meet my friends, you know, get to know the people in my life.
I'm getting to know guitar guy here.
Well, you're not communicating with Travis, you're playing the guitar with him.
Well, now I'm not doing either.
Why would you think I'd want to hang with a bunch of shallow cheerleaders, anyway? This whole thing is pathetic! Wow.
You gonna go after her? Yeah.
I'm not really in a rush, though.
How come? She just stormed into the showers.
Uhh! They lock these doors after hours.
Yeah.
What were you thinking in there? Talking smack about cheerleaders in a room filled with cheerleaders? So what? I say what's on my mind I want you to come with me to Nationals tomorrow.
You're serious? I know, the cheerleading thing is weird.
I used to make fun of them, too.
But this thing we do together is Important to me.
These people are important to me.
Hell, I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I am stoked to win this thing and kick ass.
And I want you to be there.
So what, do I have to hug you now? Do you want to? Not really.
All right, then.
Thanks.
Yeah.
So, what time tomorrow? Ok.
Gotta go, gotta go, gotta get with it oh, my, my, knock me out again gotta go, gotta go, gotta get with it Crap, they're good.
Yeah.
Better than good.
Gotta go, gotta get with it oh, my, my, knock me out again gotta go, gotta go, gotta get with it oh, my, my, knock me out again Hmm.
I see what you liked about her.
Too soon for jokes.
Never too soon for jokes.
Please All right, guys, take five.
We'll talk about the stunts after There's spies amongst us.
Come on, you guys, it's all right.
Welcome to Atlanta.
Lookin' good up there.
Yeah.
Thanks.
Can we talk? Alone.
Yeah.
Whatever.
You haven't been returning my texts.
Honestly, I didn't see the point.
I mean, whatever was going on between us, you ended that at the dance marathon.
I'm sorry.
I was tired, I was in pain, and I wasn't thinking clearly.
Can we maybe try this again? Fresh start? Yeah, um, see, that that's a problem.
Why? I'm more or less back with Alice now, so Oh.
Look, you walked out on me, remember? You're right.
I just didn't, um Look, Kathy No, Lewis, I get it.
It's fine.
Good luck today.
How's my little girl? - Hi, dad.
- Oh, gosh! - Hi, Kelly.
- Hi, honey.
Make you think of Rex? No, it most definitely does not.
Oh, my God, what a huge surprise.
I had no idea that you guys were coming.
Well, I figured I owed you one.
And I slapped a tracking bracelet on his ankle this time, so the only way he is gonna miss your performance is if he chews his own leg off.
Baby, with my level of success, you know I pay somebody to chew it off for me.
Oh Oh, I stand corrected.
I am so glad you guys are here.
But I have to warn you, there was a major strep epidemic at Lancer.
We're down to a skeleton crew and I really have no idea what you're going to be seeing today, dad.
Well, you still gonna be fine.
Damn right.
Well, good.
Then I'm a happy man.
Ok, well, I'm happy, then.
Ok, guys.
The floor is ours.
All right, Hellcats, let's do it! Let's get it! Whoo! Out of the gate.
We've been better.
We have alternates flying.
We have unfamiliar bases catching them.
We've lost all cohesion.
It's gonna be dicey.
You'll pull through.
Guys, you got it.
Oh! Ahh! Can we get a medic? Medic.
Hi! Yeah.
Where's Savannah? She's not answering her phone.
Uh, she's a little busy right now.
Look, my water broke.
I'm having this baby.
You're still a month away from your due date.
Are you sure? I'm hundreds of miles from home, going to a strange hospital with a strange doctor, yes, I'm sure, you moron.
Ohh! Charlotte.
Charlotte, breathe.
Tell Savannah to get to Saint Luke's hospital now.
Yeah.
Oh, God! Oh! I'll call an ambulance.
Come on.
we'll wait for them out front.
You can do it.
Just walk.
Walk.
What's wrong with you, woman? Yeah.
Dan is driving me now.
I'll meet you at the maternity ward.
All right, 15 minutes top.
I love you bye.
Here, change of clothes.
Marti, I don't need a change of clothes.
We're going to the mat in 3 hours.
Listen, I'm just gonna go situate Charlotte, then come back for the performance, and then get back to the hospital before the baby is born.
The first labor is usually at minimum 17 hours.
Marti.
Only the last three or so are hard labor.
Except when it isn't.
Negativity? Now? Really? Listen, I'm gonna be there for my sister and help the Hellcats win.
I bet you would never do that for me.
What do you mean? Going after your sister and leave everyone in the lurch like Hello Kitty just did.
Ok, wait.
No, no.
She's not leaving anybody in a lurch.
And look, just don't talk like that in front of anybody in the squad, ok? Ok.
And yes, if you needed me, I would drop everything.
No, you wouldn't.
I would.
I know we don't know each other very well, but you're my sister and That means something to me.
You're such a liar.
I don't care.
Savannah is cutting all our throats.
Her sister's in labor.
She's captain.
It is her job to be here.
Ooh, you raised some stone cold in your house, Mr.
V.
Survival skills for a wicked world, man.
Uh, anyone know where the ladies' room is around here? It through the dressing rooms to the left.
Hmm.
Would you mind showing me? It's really just right You know, 'cause I get so turned around in these places.
I've got no sense of direction, you know.
Hmm? What are you, 12? Jeez, Kelly.
Here you go, little girl.
Here's your potty.
Ok, what's wrong with your throat? Nothing.
Sure about that? I'm fine.
What are you thinking? Savannah is gone.
There is no more back-up.
If I go down, we forfeit.
A year's hard work down the drain, - Kelly.
You could infect people.
I'm on antibiotics.
Promise you won't bust me? I'm not making that promise.
We perform in 3 hours for 3 minutes.
That's all I need, Kelly.
then you can feed me all the chicken soup in the world, ok? I'm serious.
Hello? I'm sorry, what? No.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Where are you? Ok, I'll be right there.
No.
Calm calm down.
I'll be right there.
Can I borrow your car? Yeah.
Everything ok? I'm not sure.
Just tell Alice I'll be back in time for the performance.
All right? Man.
Mom! Oh, Savannah.
Where's Char? No way she's had the baby yet, right? Please, please, please tell me she didn't have the baby.
No.
No, you did not miss it, but Charlotte is definitely in labor.
Ok.
Well, where's her room? Let's go.
Mom.
What is it? The doctors have told us to be prepared because sometimes premature babies can have heart problems during birth.
If his little lungs aren't fully developed I am so glad you are here.
I could not do this alone.
And despite of everything he has done to this family, I still wish your father was here.
That makes me weak, huh? No.
Listen, how many times have you told me the story about my birth? You were stubborn right from the very beginning.
It just means that we've been through a tough birth together before.
We can do it again.
Yes.
Let's pray.
We'll gather strength from God to help Charlotte with whatever comes.
Kathy? Hello? You here? Oh.
Kathy.
Hey, Kathy, Kathy.
Hey.
Come on.
Wake up, wake up.
Come on.
Come on.
Wake up.
Wake up.
Lewis.
Uh, what are you doing here? You called me, remember? How much have you had to drink? I don't know.
I was so upset about you and Alice.
Where are your clothes? Bathroom.
Can I have your jacket? I'm cold.
I can't believe you do this right before a performance.
I don't see anything.
What in the world? What? Open the door.
You brought this on yourself.
Open the door, Kathy.
Come on.
You are crazy! Open the door.
I'm I'm just gonna kick it down.
Don't think so.
It's a pretty thick door.
Kathy.
Alice may not expect much from a boyfriend, but my standards are a little higher.
Boy what? We were never boyfriend and girlfriend.
We were just hanging out.
We had sex, Lewis.
You probably go around screwing anything that moves, but sex is a big commitment for me.
And if you knew that and did it anyway, you suck and deserve to miss Nationals.
If this is all news to you, you're stupid and deserve to miss Nationals.
Ok.
Kathy.
Heh heh heh.
Come on now.
I'm sorry, all right? We can talk about this and, you know, we'll just work it all out.
Just let me out, all right? Maybe next time you'll think twice before playing with someone else's feelings.
Just let it go and feel low Kathy.
She's hard to touch, can't get enough Kat Kathy! She's radical she's hard to Yeah, she's right here.
Miss.
Monroe.
You have a phone call.
Hello? I have called your cell a million times.
Why haven't you picked up? Alice? I am really sorry to do this, Savannah, but we have a big problem here.
We need you to come back immediately.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Slow down.
What's going on? Lewis has gone missing and we're down to 17 people.
Missing? Where is he? I don't know.
But we're on in 15 minutes and Vanessa is trying to stall until you can get here.
We can't compete without you now.
Hello? Savannah? Look, my sister is in the middle of having a premature baby.
We don't even know what that means for the health of the baby yet.
But I do know that she needs me.
I'm her birth coach, and I'm not leaving her.
I cannot believe it.
You are really gonna give up all the hard work we've put in this entire year? I'm sorry, Alice.
I can't believe this.
What's Savannah say? She's not coming.
I get it.
I don't like it, but I get it.
You get it? It's her sister.
Are you ok? No.
Because I'm surrounded by a bunch of weaklings.
Come on, Lewis, pick up.
Ahh! Saw where I've been and now that I'm back, I see what I'm missing Come on! Give it for the central Florida Knights.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry.
I only count 17 athletes.
Hmm.
There was 18 just a minute ago.
They move around like puppies.
Count again? I counted three times.
I'll go count for you.
Ahh! Yes.
Yes! Whoo! You know what, Lewis is missing.
Yeah, he had some bad fish vindaloo last night.
He's probably in the bathroom.
All morning it's been two exits, no waiting.
Poor kid's been walking around like an anxious cowboy.
I said please, please, please Thanks for the ride.
Yeah I said please, please, please let's stay together, baby yeah I'm sorry, we can't hold any longer.
You're going to have to forfeit.
Oh, no, no, no.
Please don't do this.
Please.
- They've worked so hard.
- Rules are rules.
You need 18 bodies to compete.
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
My God.
Thank you.
Oh, thank God.
Lewis.
Lancer University is next.
Ohh! Wow, you got lucky.
Coach.
I know, I know.
Listen, just give us a second.
We're received an anonymous tip that members of your squad might have strep throat.
Now, we can't knowingly allow sick athletes to compete.
Now that we've been warned, we're obligated to check it out.
It's in our liability clause.
I'm sorry, but if any athlete tests positive, that athlete will be disqualified.
You'll have to put in one of your alternates.
We're already using a skeleton crew.
Well, then, you better hope no one tests positive.
Hey.
You want to tell me what happened? for strep.
And you're one of the three? Yeah.
They wouldn't let us three on the mat.
And without 18 bodies, we were disqualified.
I'm sorry, dad.
You came all this way and I wasted your time.
Hey.
You could never waste my time.
Thanks.
I'm sorry you didn't get to perform.
You mean you're sorry we didn't win.
Hey.
I mean what I say, daughter of mine.
When I was playing ball, that end of the season game was healthy for the team.
It was like taking a huge exhale after after holding your breath for the entire season.
Win or lose, it kept us centered for the upcoming year.
I never thought about it like that.
Well, you think of things my way more often, you have more success in life and a stronger immune system.
- That's right, it's true.
- So sorry, Alice.
You're dead to me.
What? Why? You knew I was sick and you ratted me out.
Is that true, baby? No.
I admit I wasn't thrilled with you doing dangerous stunts while sick, but I would have never gone behind your back.
Well, if you didn't, then who did? So did you hear the Hellcats were barred from competing at Nationals? Oh, no.
Really? National championship would have been good for Lancer.
Turns out an anonymous tipster alerted the competition officials that there'd been an outbreak of strep.
An anonymous tipster? Really? Phil, you don't think I'd stoop to sabotaging a cheer squad.
Isn't that a little bush league? Well, now, I suppose that depends on what you were trying to accomplish.
What exactly were you trying to accomplish? Heh.
I should have known I wouldn't be able to fool you.
Yeah, I made the call.
Slap on the cuffs, officer.
May I ask why? Someone had to look after those kids.
Clearly coach Lodge was more concerned with winning than with the welfare of her athletes.
Wow.
You know, people get fired over allegations like that.
What you've done deprives this University of championship gold at a time where, quite frankly, we are desperate for good press.
This is a loss to the department.
More importantly, it's a disappointment to the Trustees.
Seriously, Emily, you've destroyed this woman's reputation just to settle a personal grudge? Boy, oh, boy.
You must really hate that ex-husband of yours, huh? I underestimated you, Phil.
I get that a lot.
So, who you gonna back, me or them? Are you gonna bust me to the Trustees? Emily, by any chance, are you seeing anyone right now? As a matter of fact, no.
Heh.
He's a fighter.
Miss Monroe.
- Yes? - Yes? Dan.
Come meet little Joseph.
Whoa.
He is beautiful.
Oh, did Lewis show up on time? Did we win? Let's just focus on Joseph.
Ear buds.
Hey.
Ear buds.
Sorry about your cheerleader thing.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Me, too.
But, um, believe it or not, we have something more important to talk about.
What? You set a trap for me before.
You laid out there like you don't think I would be there for you.
When I respond with something supportive, you whack me down.
That is really messed up.
I'm messed up, college girl.
You don't like it, go away.
Oh.
That's your end game? What's an end game? - Like chess.
- Stupid game.
It's a great game, and you're changing the subject.
Why are you pushing me away? Why don't you want this to work? I love how you're blaming this on me.
I just need to understand.
For once tell me the truth.
Please, for once, tell me the truth.
Why do you keep sabotaging it? I want a sister.
I really, really do.
And if that's something that you don't want, then you need to tell me now.
Right now.
Or I swear you're gonna break my heart.
You say that now.
Yeah.
Yeah, I mean it.
Rex is the big prize.
Find out who he was, how he died.
We don't know he died.
How he maybe died.
Whatever.
Look, sooner or later the novelty of Rex is gonna wear off, ok.
We both know it.
You'll learn all you want to know or get bored, whatever, and by that time, maybe I'm getting used to having you around or your mom or all the cheerleaders.
- That will never - You'll move on to something fantastic and I'll have to go back to my old life.
I will never leave you.
I can't afford to hate something I may have to go back to.
- Do you see my problem? - I will never leave you.
Ok? I won't leave you.
All your friends are watching us.
Don't care.
You're crazy.
It apparently runs in my family.
Heh.
Why are you all packing up? Competition's over.
I came here to do our routine at Nationals, and I'm not leaving until we do.
Alice, you're sick.
Probably getting all of us sick.
We have all summer to recover.
Tonight only happens once.
You're doing this why? 'Cause what, you don't want to let your dad down? I don't want to let us down.
We have sweated and bled for this.
I fractured my wrist.
Gretchen broke her arm.
Wedge blew out her knee and quit.
The list goes on, you guys.
We have earned our moment.
We have earned the right to go out there under those lights and do what we came here to do.
We lost.
There's not really any point.
Yes, there is.
No, there really isn't.
Actually, there is.
It's called "Art for Art's Sake.
" In 19th century France, it was a slogan that the bohemian artists used to shout at their critics.
Oh, here we go.
Ok, listen.
I got the keys to the bus, all right? It's a long walk back to Memphis.
They were rebels.
And they believed that there is nothing more dignified, more honorable, than beauty created for the sake of itself and the satisfaction of the artist.
Make no mistake, we are artists.
We are athletes.
We are bobbleheads! Tonight, we have a chance to create something spectacular, not for the trophies or the applause or the greater glory of a bunch of football players.
Tonight, we do it for us.
Hellcats, I know this is usually Savannah's job, but Let's punch it! Hellcats! Whoo! Everybody's got one name your problem what's it gonna be today? and if you don't got one you're not human things will never change see, I've got options and I choose one so life can go my way if it didn't happen for a good reason I wouldn't be here today get up, get in, or get out get up, get in, or get out get up, get in, or get out ohh move to the left, move to the right if you stand still Go Alice! Yeah! move to the left move to the right if you stand still, you'll be here all night Hey! get up, get in, or get out get up, get in, or get out get up, get in, or get out Move to the left, move to the right if you stand still, you'll be here all night Move to the left, move to the right if you stand still, you'll be here all night everybody's got one, name your problem what's it gonna be today? and if you don't got one you're not human things will never change See, I've got options and I choose one Let's go, Hellcats! If it didn't happen for a good reason I wouldn't be here today get up, get in, or get out get up, get in, or get out get up, get in, or get out Whoo! Just because you are here doesn't mean you belong doesn't mean you belong here just because you are here doesn't mean you belong doesn't mean you belong 1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4! move to the left, move to the right if you stand still, you'll be here all night Stop this! This is an unauthorized performance.
Move to the left, move to the right if you stand still, you'll be here all night move to the left, move to the right if you stand still, you'll be here all night Hey! This is the way you left me I'm not pretending no hope, no love, no glory no happy ending this is the way that we love and it's forever and live the rest of our life but not together How's the baby doing? One week old and perfect.
I wish I could say the same for the rest of my family.
What's wrong? Charlotte's in way over her head, being a single mom, and my mother well, she's basically a mess.
What happened at Nationals is going to happen again.
It's bound to.
And I can't let it hurt the squad.
You need to be focused.
We need strong leadership if we're going beat Mem-Chris next year.
That's why I'm stepping down as captain Effective immediately.
You're taking my place.
Are you kidding me? I can't think of anyone better for the job.
Could have had the world but she's fallen in love in the worst way You you won't change your mind about this? No.
'Cause if you're looking for heaven, baby it sure as hell ain't me Congratulation, captain.
Walk away walk away Thank you.
Save yourself from the heartache Ohh! It's too late so walk away walk away walk away Coach Lodge, can I have a word? Yeah.
Walk away, walk away Calling me coach? You're being awfully formal.
Formal occasion, I'm afraid.
This doesn't look good.
Falling in love in the worst way and if you don't go now, then you'll stay To next year.
To next year! Walk away walk away walk away save yourself from the heartache And even the appearance that a member of this Department's faculty put the health of her athletes at risk, well, it's a liability issue.
I have to let you go.
I'm fired? I'm afraid my hands are tied.
Walk away You did this to yourself.
Go now before it's too late but still, she stays Hey, your phone.
Oh, probably the guy about our tickets.
Don't let it go to voicemail.
Hello? Honey, do not hang up.
I'm sorry? I'm serious.
Do not hang up.
I want to see you.
And I'm sorry, I'm done taking "no" for an answer.
Wait, wait.
Who is this? Oh, Deirdre, don't do this to me.
Just give me one last chance.
Please.
One chance.
Dad? Oh, baby girl.
It's been a long time since you called me that.
Let's meet for coffee, and I'll explain everything.
Are you Rex Perkins? Are you Deirdre Perkins? No.
Who am I speaking to? Hello? I think it's time you were getting back to your old life.
Marti Just like I'm going to do.
No no! Do not be here when I get back! You promised me! You promised! You promised me! This is the way you left me I'm not pretending no hope, no love, no glory no happy ending this is the way that we love like it's forever to live the rest of our life but not together this is the way you left me I'm not pretending no hope, no love, no glory no happy ending this is the way that we love like it's forever to live the rest of our life but not together this is the way you left me no happy ending