A baseball player finds unexpected happiness with a woman who works in his favorite restaurant HD ( Drama, Family, Romance, Sport )
A baseball player finds unexpected happiness with a woman who works in his favorite restaurant HD ( Drama, Family, Romance, Sport )
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00:00:00Camp in Los Angeles.
00:00:02I'm getting another chance early.
00:00:08Camp starts next Monday.
00:00:10Last six weeks, I'll play for big league scouts at the end.
00:00:14You really think you stand a chance?
00:00:16Yeah, I do.
00:00:18I hit over .350 last season.
00:00:20I was Division II at a small college.
00:00:22Not even 60 games.
00:00:23I can do this, Pop.
00:00:24What about your shoulder?
00:00:26You told me yourself no pro scout would touch you after that injury.
00:00:28I've been doing my rehab exercises morning and night.
00:00:30Come home from a game at night.
00:00:32Couldn't even lift your arm.
00:00:34It's better now.
00:00:36I got to my last year college ball just fine, no problem.
00:00:38Look, it can't hurt to try, can it?
00:00:40Six weeks is too long.
00:00:42I need you here.
00:00:44I was thinking that you could hire Jesse Goodall.
00:00:46I can't afford to take anybody on right now.
00:00:48Oh, Cliff, he's...
00:00:50I'll pay Jesse's wage.
00:00:52How do you aim to do that?
00:00:54I'll get a part-time job while I'm in L.A.
00:00:56Give me a chance.
00:01:00Dad, I've wanted this my whole life.
00:01:26Dad.
00:01:28Dad.
00:01:56I got in.
00:01:58Beto, no way. Congratulations.
00:02:00I'm in for the L.A. camp.
00:02:02My baby boy.
00:02:04Going to the big leagues, huh?
00:02:06Great.
00:02:08Ariana, I got into the baseball camp.
00:02:10You already forget you have a scholarship to college?
00:02:12Yeah, but if I get signed to a big league team at this camp,
00:02:14I won't have to study anything
00:02:16but hitting for average,
00:02:18throwing down to second,
00:02:20and calling games like a boss.
00:02:22I got an order for five bistamales.
00:02:24I'm not too much of a big star yet.
00:02:26Can you go get me a bag of shredded cheese
00:02:28and some chorizo from downstairs?
00:02:30Yes, ma'am. Anything you say.
00:02:54♪ ♪
00:03:24♪ ♪
00:03:38Thanks for your letter.
00:03:40I'm so excited for you backing my new restaurant.
00:03:42So everything's on time?
00:03:44Yes. I'm having the kitchen equipment installed on the 24th.
00:03:46Great. Let's set up a visit.
00:03:48Sure. You can meet me there.
00:03:50I'd love to discuss your thoughts on the menu.
00:03:52I'm meeting Chef Rodrigo.
00:03:54He will be a part of your daily operation.
00:03:56No.
00:03:58No, my father won't be involved in the day-to-day,
00:04:00but he is your partner on this, right?
00:04:02He's been incredibly supportive of me my whole life.
00:04:04Good.
00:04:06We're counting on Chef Rodrigo to be there.
00:04:08Yes.
00:04:10♪ ♪
00:04:26Iowa, huh?
00:04:28Early Lindstrom. Nice to meet you.
00:04:30Hey, don't mind him.
00:04:32Bit of an attitude, but he's all right.
00:04:34You know him?
00:04:36That's Damon Thompson, second base.
00:04:38I've seen him in tournaments. Daddy's a big-deal agent.
00:04:40I'm early.
00:04:42I say you're right on time, right?
00:04:44Never heard that one before.
00:04:46I'm Roberto Vita, catcher. People call me Beto.
00:04:48What position you play?
00:04:50Shortstop.
00:04:52I hope your game's in better shape than your truck.
00:04:54♪ ♪
00:05:02Ugh, so vile, man.
00:05:04Being forced to live in here
00:05:06is definitely, like, cruel and unusual punishment.
00:05:08Home sweet home.
00:05:14That's mine.
00:05:16Oh, looked empty to me.
00:05:18Yeah, well, um, I just told you.
00:05:20It's taken.
00:05:22No problem.
00:05:24Take the top rock.
00:05:28Good boy.
00:05:36♪ ♪
00:05:52You guys ready?
00:05:54Yeah, he can go all the way.
00:05:58Hey, guys, which one's Coach Willis?
00:06:00Probably the one with the name tag
00:06:02that says Coach Willis.
00:06:04Blue cap, the red clipboard.
00:06:06Nice.
00:06:08Let's bring it in.
00:06:12Congratulations.
00:06:14You've been invited here because we believe
00:06:16that you have a real chance of playing pro baseball.
00:06:18During the next six weeks,
00:06:20you'll be drilling, practicing,
00:06:22and playing inter-squad games
00:06:24in order to showcase your abilities.
00:06:26We'll have one cut about halfway through.
00:06:28But by the end of camp, we'll have this roster cut down
00:06:30to two teams that will square off
00:06:32against each other in a final game.
00:06:34That game will be attended by scouts
00:06:36from everybody in the bigs.
00:06:38Quite a few big leaguers have stood exactly where you are today.
00:06:40I suggest you make the most of this chance here.
00:06:42All right, gentlemen,
00:06:44let's see what you got.
00:06:46Coach Willis,
00:06:48I just wanted to introduce myself.
00:06:50I'm Early Lindstrom.
00:06:52Lindstrom, Iowa, right?
00:06:54Yes, sir. Thank you for the opportunity.
00:06:56I want to see what you can do at second base.
00:06:58Second? Uh-huh.
00:07:00You know what? You can play anywhere.
00:07:02You want to prove them right,
00:07:04you want to prove them wrong.
00:07:10What are you looking for?
00:07:12A small molcajete, the one that I used to...
00:07:14Mm.
00:07:18Hang on. I want you to taste something.
00:07:20Honey, I'm kind of busy. It'll only take a second.
00:07:22What is that?
00:07:24This is a Mexican paella.
00:07:26But it's a Spanish dish.
00:07:28This is Spanish-Mexican fusion.
00:07:30I used poblano chiles,
00:07:32Mexican chorizo,
00:07:34and tequila.
00:07:40It's... different.
00:07:42Different.
00:07:44Yeah, it's tasty, but we do traditional,
00:07:46authentic Mexican cuisine.
00:07:48And what about my own restaurant?
00:07:50There's opportunity out there. I'm ready.
00:07:52You're not ready. You're not even close to ready.
00:07:54And how would you know? You never even give me a chance to show you that...
00:07:56Feel free to experiment on your own time,
00:07:58but right now, we've got a lunch rush to prep for
00:08:00and your abuela's birthday tonight.
00:08:18Way behind it.
00:08:20Come on, now.
00:08:22You sure you want to do this?
00:08:24Small-town boy like you could get hurt.
00:08:38Yup.
00:08:40Clocked in about 99.
00:08:42Figured you've never seen one like it before.
00:08:44It's the first time for everything.
00:08:54Hey.
00:09:06Hey, farm boy.
00:09:08Better enjoy it. It's not gonna happen again.
00:09:12All right.
00:09:24You don't even know what you just did, do you?
00:09:26That's Blake Barlow, man.
00:09:28The B-Train.
00:09:30He was undefeated in Triple-A.
00:09:32He got kicked off for conduct detrimental to the team.
00:09:34And why is he here?
00:09:36Because he's got a hundred-mile-an-hour fastball,
00:09:38which you just took downtown on your first at-bat.
00:09:40Yeah.
00:09:44That's it. Right there.
00:09:46Yeah. Perfect. Thank you.
00:09:48Okay. Sure.
00:09:50Oh, let's get a few more balloons up.
00:09:52My grandma loves balloons.
00:09:54Thanks.
00:09:56Hey, Ari.
00:09:58What's up?
00:10:00I think you dropped this.
00:10:02Thanks.
00:10:04You're welcome.
00:10:06What?
00:10:08Who's it from?
00:10:10No one.
00:10:12Look, you can tell me.
00:10:14I can keep a secret.
00:10:16There's no secret.
00:10:18Give your girl some credit.
00:10:20And I'll go check on the three of you.
00:10:28It's a little early for the Sharks to be circling,
00:10:30isn't it, Taylor?
00:10:32A well-trained eye can pick up on almost everything it needs to know
00:10:34day one of camp.
00:10:36And these baby blues saw a few things they like today.
00:10:38Taylor Doms.
00:10:40My dad's assistant.
00:10:42Junior agent.
00:10:44Hi. Early Lindstrom.
00:10:46Lower Iowa. Shortstop. Career 330 hitter.
00:10:48I know it's a family's farm that disrupted your college career,
00:10:50but you worked your way back up
00:10:52to top form senior year.
00:10:54She's good, man. I'm telling you.
00:10:56She must be a genius if she knows about farm boy here.
00:10:58Roberto Vida. West L.A.
00:11:00Can consistently throw out base runners
00:11:02and hit for average,
00:11:04but bad strength and play patience is a concern.
00:11:06I'd be more concerned about his reflexes.
00:11:08Dude, bro,
00:11:10you are so done, man.
00:11:14So, you want to be an agent?
00:11:16Oh, I will be.
00:11:18I have a degree in sports management
00:11:20and an MBA from Stanford.
00:11:22And I'll tell you a secret.
00:11:24My passion,
00:11:26it's baseball.
00:11:28Mine, too?
00:11:30The all-American boy.
00:11:32I smell endorsements.
00:11:34Endorsements?
00:11:36See you around, early Lindstrom.
00:11:38Wow.
00:11:40Hey, man.
00:11:42Any chance you can give me a ride to work?
00:11:44I'll throw in dinner at my family's restaurant.
00:11:46I thought you didn't like my truck.
00:11:48Are you kidding me? I love your truck.
00:11:50It's vintage. It's classic.
00:11:52Family's restaurant. What kind of food do they serve?
00:11:54Now, that right there is the question
00:11:56to be asking, my friend.
00:12:02I thought you said it was close by.
00:12:04That was only, like, six miles.
00:12:06It took an hour.
00:12:08Welcome to L.A.
00:12:10Hey, don't sweat it. I'm about to hook you up
00:12:12and take you around the entire city.
00:12:14Are you cooking me dinner? This is only our first date, man.
00:12:16I'm no cook, but I work as a server sometimes
00:12:18because I got the gift of gab.
00:12:20So who does the cooking?
00:12:22My dad's a chef-slash-owner. He's training my sister, Ariana.
00:12:24She'll end up running the place someday
00:12:26if they don't end up killing each other first.
00:12:28By the way, it's my abuela's birthday.
00:12:30Your what?
00:12:32My grandmother. So the restaurant's officially closed.
00:12:34Private party thing.
00:12:36Oh, dude, I don't want to intrude on anything.
00:12:38Oh, no, you're not gonna get off that easy.
00:12:40Hey.
00:12:42Hi, Beto.
00:12:44Hey, there's my baby boy. How was your first date?
00:12:46Pretty good.
00:12:48But I didn't blast 1,400 feet off Blake Barlow like this guy.
00:12:50This is early. He gave me a ride.
00:12:52Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Vita.
00:12:54It's quite a place you have here.
00:12:56Please, call me Rodrigo or Chef Rodrigo.
00:12:58I promised him some food.
00:13:00Uh, great. Well, why don't you just take a seat right here?
00:13:02Um, I don't know if Beto told you,
00:13:04but we're having a private party for my mother.
00:13:06Yeah, I didn't want to barge in.
00:13:08Here's a little appetizer. It's a mixed platter.
00:13:10Now you're in for it, okay?
00:13:12I'll take care of you.
00:13:14Enjoy.
00:13:16Where's Freddy?
00:13:18Anyone seen him?
00:13:20I saw him heading out back for his break.
00:13:22That was, like, an hour ago.
00:13:24I need more tomatillo salsa prep, like, now.
00:13:26I'll find him. Thank you.
00:13:28What's up, Ari?
00:13:30Busy? Missing a prep cook?
00:13:32Are you crazy? What are you doing?
00:13:34Pop's orders.
00:13:36He's, um...
00:13:38You better see for yourself.
00:13:40Right?
00:13:42Buen provecho.
00:13:44That's bon appetit in Iowa.
00:13:46Wow.
00:13:48Never seen Mexican food like this before.
00:13:50This is real Mexican food from the South.
00:13:52What's all the black stuff on the chicken?
00:13:54That's mole sauce, Comer.
00:13:56Wow.
00:13:58Pretty good, huh?
00:14:00I can't believe you.
00:14:02That is so disrespectful. Get out.
00:14:04Get out of here. I never want to see your face again.
00:14:06Who's that? Matt.
00:14:08My sister. Hey, hey, hey.
00:14:10You can't cause a scene like that.
00:14:12He fell asleep on Abuela's birthday.
00:14:14I know, but now we have to find a prep cook.
00:14:16We'll just have to hire somebody to work nights, ASAP.
00:14:18I can do it.
00:14:20I'm sorry. Who are you?
00:14:22I'm Early. I'm at Beto today at camp.
00:14:24Thank you, but we're really fine.
00:14:26Do you think you'll have the time?
00:14:28Well, we're supposed to be done at sundown every day,
00:14:30and I really need the job while I'm here.
00:14:32You can work in my kitchen any day. How do you know I'll train you?
00:14:34I typically have say in who I work with in my kitchen.
00:14:36Do you have any professional experience?
00:14:38Uh, no, but I'm a really hard worker.
00:14:40You'll be perfect as our temp
00:14:42until we can find someone permanent.
00:14:44And I promise not to fall asleep on you.
00:14:48Maybe we should discuss this.
00:14:50There's no need for discussion.
00:14:52My instinct says you'll be perfect.
00:14:54Trust me.
00:14:58Call.
00:15:02I gotta take care of this.
00:15:18Looks delicious. What is it?
00:15:20Flan.
00:15:22Custard with caramel.
00:15:24Oh.
00:15:26Ariana.
00:15:28No, Abuela.
00:15:30No puedo ahora.
00:15:32Venga.
00:16:00Cheers.
00:16:26Cheers.
00:16:30Cheers.
00:16:52I still can't find the difference coming out of that hand.
00:16:54All right, let me show you something.
00:16:56We're on lunch, guys.
00:16:58You guys have anything better to do?
00:17:00Nothing in the world I'd rather be doing, okay?
00:17:02Just don't swing. Just watch, okay?
00:17:06See that? That's a straight fastball.
00:17:08The seams roll on top of each other, okay?
00:17:12Bottom dropped out of that hand.
00:17:14Right. That's the splitter.
00:17:16Yeah, but how do I know before I swing and hit and miss?
00:17:18Just read the seams, okay?
00:17:20Rotation isn't as tight, and it's gonna break right about here.
00:17:22All right?
00:17:24Take a lab one.
00:17:28See? That's it.
00:17:32Not bad, farm boy.
00:17:34Not bad.
00:17:42Is there something I can do to help you?
00:17:44Take some time to show you how to do things?
00:17:46It's time I don't have right now.
00:17:50There's gotta be something I can do for you.
00:17:52You know what this is?
00:17:54A chili pepper?
00:17:56Chile de arbol. Bold heat.
00:17:58$15,000 to $30,000 on the school bill scale.
00:18:00Has a subtle smoky flavor.
00:18:02How about this?
00:18:04Easy one.
00:18:06I have no idea.
00:18:08Chipotle.
00:18:10It's a jalapeno ripened and smoke-dried.
00:18:12We have two varieties we use in this kitchen.
00:18:14Mako and morita.
00:18:16Mako has a more intense smoky flavor.
00:18:18Okay, um, let me guess.
00:18:20Those look like zucchinis.
00:18:22Those are calabacitas.
00:18:24Onions! Those are onions, for sure.
00:18:26Congratulations.
00:18:28You have now justified my father's hiring
00:18:30of someone who's never stepped foot
00:18:32inside a professional kitchen.
00:18:34Hey, I got one out of four.
00:18:36Okay, so I'm batting .250 out of the gate.
00:18:38That's not bad for a start.
00:18:40Please, no baseball analogies.
00:18:42Oh, yeah, they're not a fan?
00:18:44Just don't think it's the end-all, be-all way of life
00:18:46like some people around here.
00:18:48Follow me.
00:18:53All right, let's go, early.
00:18:55Got another long ball in you today, Nebraska?
00:18:57Iowa.
00:19:07Nice play.
00:19:18Take him deep again, Lindstrom.
00:19:21Man.
00:19:34You all right, bro?
00:19:36Get back in the box, kid.
00:19:38What was that?
00:19:40Come here and say that. Come here and say that.
00:19:42Let me go. All right, calm down.
00:19:44Okay, fine. Relax.
00:19:50Nice.
00:19:5220 on, 20 off.
00:19:54What's this?
00:19:56Ibuprofen for inflammation. Take it.
00:20:02Actually, you know what? It's not that bad.
00:20:04That's good, Max.
00:20:10Early?
00:20:12There's a fine line between being hard-nosed
00:20:14and being a problem.
00:20:16I know. I'm sorry, Coach.
00:20:18You've been trying to get me ever since I hit that fastball.
00:20:20I took a risk bringing you to this camp.
00:20:22Anybody who can work themselves back from an injury like yours
00:20:24doesn't lack character or determination.
00:20:26But what I need
00:20:28is for you to bring that character.
00:20:30Every day.
00:20:32Yes, sir.
00:20:36You won't see any more trouble out of me.
00:20:38Good.
00:20:48What can I do
00:20:50to get Beto to notice me?
00:20:52I don't understand
00:20:54why you're so hung up on my brother.
00:20:56You could do so much better than a baseball player.
00:20:58They're just overgrown children, I swear.
00:21:00Beto's nice.
00:21:02Not the first word I'd use to describe him.
00:21:04He's super funny,
00:21:06and he's so cute.
00:21:08Okay, I don't need to hear that.
00:21:10Look,
00:21:12why don't you just tell him how you feel?
00:21:14My brother really doesn't have to know
00:21:16the intellect for subtlety.
00:21:18Yeah, but what if he laughs in my face?
00:21:20Then I have to see him here all the time,
00:21:22and it's just gonna be uncomfortable.
00:21:24I honestly think he'd be lucky to have you.
00:21:30What about you?
00:21:32What about me?
00:21:34You haven't been on a date in, like, a year.
00:21:36In a year.
00:21:38No, thanks.
00:21:40See? I'm right.
00:21:42I'm gonna go check on the food.
00:21:47Excellent camp today, gentlemen.
00:21:49We're almost at the midpoint.
00:21:51Cut day's next week.
00:21:53You're making my decisions real tough.
00:21:55Just the way I like it.
00:21:57All right, get on out of here.
00:21:59Get yourself some rest.
00:22:01Keep the night of cut day open, y'all.
00:22:03Yeah, my dad's annual soiree
00:22:05for the soon-to-be-signed is coming up.
00:22:07Soiree, huh?
00:22:09That's L.A. for fancy party.
00:22:11I know what it means.
00:22:13Beto, make sure farm boy takes a shower.
00:22:16I take no responsibility for his hygiene.
00:22:18If you don't get cut, you're invited,
00:22:20and it's not something you want to miss
00:22:22from a business standpoint or otherwise.
00:22:27Hey. You coming?
00:22:29Yeah, in a bit.
00:22:31Bro, don't you ever get tired?
00:22:33I bet my ride he's a robot.
00:22:35I'll sleep when I get signed.
00:22:37Thought I said we were done for the day early.
00:22:39Um, actually, I don't have to be at work
00:22:41for another couple hours yet,
00:22:43so give me some grounders a second.
00:22:45All right.
00:23:15Hey, Mom.
00:23:17Hey, there you are. I haven't heard from you.
00:23:19Sorry, I've just been super busy.
00:23:21How's it going? How you feeling?
00:23:23I'm good. I'm hanging in there.
00:23:25How's his shoulder?
00:23:27Uh, it's fine. It's actually... it's good.
00:23:29Okay, so what's the scoop, honey?
00:23:31Uh, big cut day's coming up.
00:23:33They're cutting almost half the players at camp.
00:23:35Well, I think they're crazy if they cut you.
00:23:37Uh, well, Mom, I got to, uh,
00:23:39start my shift, so...
00:23:41Okay, well, you just better make sure you call me back.
00:23:43I will. Good night. I love you, Mom.
00:23:45I love you more.
00:23:47Okay. Bye.
00:23:49Bye.
00:23:53Hmm.
00:23:59After you wash the produce,
00:24:01place them in these labeled bins,
00:24:03always in the same place.
00:24:05It's all about the details. With the volume we do,
00:24:07we can't stand to fall behind. Ever.
00:24:09So, your dad.
00:24:11Seems like a pretty cool guy to work for, huh?
00:24:13Let's just say working with family has its challenges.
00:24:17Is that like a pizza?
00:24:19¿Tayuda? Yeah.
00:24:21Like a traditional Mexican pizza.
00:24:23Sort of.
00:24:25Oh, I need some tomatoes and onions diced
00:24:27if you think you can manage.
00:24:33My dad thinks I'm cut out to take over the family farm.
00:24:35What? He doesn't want you to be some big baseball star?
00:24:37No, he didn't want me to come out to L.A.
00:24:41He doesn't care what I want.
00:24:43Sometimes it's like he doesn't even know who I am.
00:24:49Hold up.
00:24:51Diced. Like this.
00:24:53Speed is good,
00:24:55but precision is better.
00:25:01And try to keep all your fingers.
00:25:03I'll make sure to do that.
00:25:07That's chili de arbol, right?
00:25:09You're learning.
00:25:11I told you. I catch on quick.
00:25:31Hey.
00:25:33Hey.
00:25:35You're gonna break that broom.
00:25:37Just want to make sure everything's completely spotless.
00:25:45Hey, come over here. I want you to try something.
00:25:57Let's see what you think.
00:25:59This is
00:26:01my
00:26:03Asian-inspired chicken
00:26:05and mole blanco.
00:26:11Wow. I could eat that all day.
00:26:15What? What's wrong?
00:26:17I thought mole was the black stuff.
00:26:19Traditionally, yes, but this is my own recipe.
00:26:21An Asian fusion mole
00:26:23made with lychee
00:26:25and rambutan.
00:26:27No idea what that is, but it tastes good.
00:26:29There's over 50 ingredients in that sauce.
00:26:31Each one in perfect balance.
00:26:33No, sorry. This is mine.
00:26:35At Casa Vida, we share.
00:26:37No, no, no.
00:26:39This is too good to share, okay?
00:26:43Look, I know you don't like baseball analogies,
00:26:45but it is a lot like this sauce.
00:26:47And the restaurant, too, in a way.
00:26:49What are you talking about?
00:26:51It's all about the details.
00:26:53And when every player on the field
00:26:55is dialed into their roles,
00:26:57it all comes together
00:26:59in perfect balance.
00:27:01It's a thing of beauty.
00:27:05Anyways, you must sell
00:27:07a lot of this stuff, huh?
00:27:09My father would never let me put this on the menu.
00:27:11Why not?
00:27:13A dish like this doesn't fit his vision
00:27:15of what Casa Vida is all about.
00:27:17And because I created it.
00:27:23Does that sound weird?
00:27:25No, no, no.
00:27:27I mean, I love him,
00:27:29and we're really close, but...
00:27:31But...
00:27:33sometimes he gets in the way of your dreams.
00:27:35Yeah.
00:27:43Ramirez, you're next at the cage!
00:27:47Get under it!
00:27:49Nice! Let's go, let's go!
00:27:51Go, go, go!
00:27:53Go, go, go!
00:27:55Go, go, go!
00:27:57Go, go, go!
00:27:59Go, go, go!
00:28:01Go, go, go!
00:28:03Go, go, go!
00:28:05Go, go, go!
00:28:07Go, go, go!
00:28:09Go, go, go!
00:28:11Go, go, go!
00:28:13Go, go, go!
00:28:15Go, go, go!
00:28:17Go, go, go!
00:28:19Go, go, go!
00:28:25I thought you were my father.
00:28:27He's not in yet.
00:28:29What is that?
00:28:41What do you think?
00:28:43This is fantastic.
00:28:45Yeah?
00:28:49This is something I'm doing on my own.
00:28:51On your own?
00:28:53Your own restaurant?
00:28:55You have to promise me.
00:28:57Promise me you won't tell anyone.
00:28:59Especially my father.
00:29:01This is so amazing!
00:29:13Hey, you done for the day?
00:29:15Taking a break.
00:29:19Here's Early's check.
00:29:25How's it working out with Jesse?
00:29:27He ain't half the worker Early is.
00:29:31Well, he's got his big cut day soon.
00:29:33He sounds really good on the phone.
00:29:39He asked about you again.
00:29:41He doesn't need any advice from me.
00:29:43Cliff, you're his father.
00:29:45Marlene, please don't expect me to cheer him on
00:29:47while he cripples himself over some pipe dream.
00:29:49I can't do it.
00:29:51You remember when he was born?
00:29:55When it was our dream to have a farm
00:29:57and something of our own?
00:30:03Early just wants something of his own, too.
00:30:13No, you're still over it.
00:30:15You're lunging.
00:30:17Head down, eyes down, through the ball.
00:30:23Dude, you tattooed that one.
00:30:25Helping better with his breaking ball?
00:30:27Yeah, he's coming along.
00:30:29How long are you guys staying?
00:30:31Not for very much longer.
00:30:33Unless you want to let me pull my truck out here
00:30:35and hit the headlights.
00:30:37Early, I've seen your truck.
00:30:39No way I'm going to let you park it on my field.
00:30:41I just bagged on you, bro.
00:30:43All right, one more.
00:30:49Here you guys are.
00:30:51She will be over with your drinks.
00:30:55Are you guys ready to order?
00:30:57All right, people, keep it up.
00:30:59We got this.
00:31:01Thank you very much.
00:31:03How we doing out there, Nikki?
00:31:05Happy people, empty plates.
00:31:07That's what I like to hear.
00:31:19Early.
00:31:21Hey, did I forget something?
00:31:23No, just your hat.
00:31:25Oh, thank you.
00:31:27My brain must be fried.
00:31:31You've been doing a good job.
00:31:35I wasn't sure about you at first,
00:31:37but I really appreciate your hard work.
00:31:39And the community.
00:31:41And the free food.
00:31:43Hey, uh...
00:31:47Would you maybe want to
00:31:49go out with me sometime?
00:31:51Excuse me?
00:31:53I'd just like the chance
00:31:55to get to know you, that's all.
00:32:03I make my run to the mercado in the morning.
00:32:05The mercado?
00:32:07To, uh, purchase some ingredients
00:32:09for the restaurant.
00:32:11Okay, great, yeah, tomorrow's perfect.
00:32:13No practice tomorrow.
00:32:15But it's not a date.
00:32:17Technically, you're working, assisting me.
00:32:19Got it. Tomorrow.
00:32:21Tomorrow.
00:32:23Good night.
00:32:33You want to let me in on the joke?
00:32:35When we were kids,
00:32:37we used to tell Beto that monsters
00:32:39lived down the alley.
00:32:41And then somebody would always hide in the dumpster,
00:32:43and then when he'd go by,
00:32:45they'd jump out and scream.
00:32:47Beto would run home crying to Papa
00:32:49every single time until he was about 14.
00:32:51You're his older sister.
00:32:53Aren't you supposed to be protecting him from monsters?
00:32:55You don't have any siblings?
00:32:57Only child.
00:32:59I can tell.
00:33:01Beto's a total daddy's boy.
00:33:03He passed away when I was eight.
00:33:05Beto was only four.
00:33:07I don't know what I'd do without my mom.
00:33:09What?
00:33:11Nothing, it's...
00:33:13It's sweet, that's all.
00:33:19They have the best fresh produce in town.
00:33:21Here, pack these for me.
00:33:29Thanks.
00:33:32Nervous about cut day?
00:33:34Oh, so now you want to talk about baseball.
00:33:36Not at all.
00:33:38What do you have against the game?
00:33:40It's just always been shoved down my throat, you know?
00:33:42It's all Papa and Beto ever talk about.
00:33:44Now my brother's about to pass up
00:33:46a serious scholarship to a good college
00:33:48because he'd rather play ball.
00:33:50Like he's gonna be some big star.
00:33:52Pride and joy.
00:33:54And I'm just... there.
00:33:57I honestly don't see why you all like it so much.
00:33:59For me, being on that field,
00:34:01it's like having your heart thumping so fast
00:34:04it's about to burst out of your chest
00:34:06but being completely at peace at the same time.
00:34:08So why doesn't your father want it for you?
00:34:10He's just scared.
00:34:12Scared?
00:34:14That I'll get hurt.
00:34:16What, like hit by a pitch?
00:34:18No, um, I had a pretty bad shoulder injury a few years back.
00:34:20He thinks if I get hurt,
00:34:22I won't be able to play baseball,
00:34:24and then I won't be able to help him on the farm either.
00:34:26But what he doesn't understand
00:34:28is that this is my life.
00:34:34I want to show you something on the way back.
00:34:47What is this place?
00:34:55Ariana's Mexican Fusion.
00:34:57Wow.
00:34:59My restaurant.
00:35:01My father made it pretty clear he wouldn't support me,
00:35:03so I'm doing it on my own.
00:35:06Fusions, that's like the Asian mole stuff, right?
00:35:09Fusion cuisine is a blending of culinary traditions,
00:35:11different styles and cultures.
00:35:15Here's the menu.
00:35:18To me, it's part of the evolution of the culinary arts.
00:35:21How traditions continue to grow by influencing each other.
00:35:23This would allow me to be creative
00:35:25in my kitchen every day
00:35:27and to establish my own voice as a chef.
00:35:29I'm impressed.
00:35:31But won't you have to tell your dad eventually?
00:35:33I'm waiting until I close with my investors,
00:35:35but it's basically a done deal.
00:35:37And I put all my savings into it, so...
00:35:39I'm all in.
00:35:43Thank you for showing me.
00:35:45And trying to help me.
00:35:47Thank you for showing me.
00:35:50And trusting me.
00:35:55We should get back.
00:35:57Yeah.
00:35:59Let's go.
00:36:30Gentlemen.
00:36:37Congratulations.
00:36:39Y'all worked very hard.
00:36:41You played the right way.
00:36:43Now, whether or not you made the cut,
00:36:45whether or not you're going to continue with us on here at camp,
00:36:48I want you to know that I am proud of each and every one of you.
00:36:51I wish you the very best.
00:37:00All right.
00:37:04That's me, baby.
00:37:06I'm in. Damon, where you at?
00:37:08Right there.
00:37:10Awesome. I got in.
00:37:12Early?
00:37:19Just give me a second.
00:37:23Early.
00:37:30I want you to know, if I could keep one more player, it'd be you.
00:37:33You don't have to say anything, Coach.
00:37:35Nah, nah. I mean it. You were my toughest cut.
00:37:38Heart and leadership, you're top of the list.
00:37:40It's just after talking with the medical staff.
00:37:43I just really wonder if your shoulder could hold up to a pro baseball grind.
00:37:49Thanks for the opportunity, Coach.
00:37:59Let's get out of here.
00:38:01It's true.
00:38:03Let's go. Here I am.
00:38:06All right.
00:38:26Hey, farm boy. Think fast.
00:38:31Congratulations, man.
00:38:33Nah. Congratulations to you.
00:38:35What are you talking about?
00:38:37I just talked to Coach. Looks like you're back in.
00:38:40Don't mess with me, man. Not today. Come on.
00:38:42I'm not messing. You're back in.
00:38:45I gave up my spot.
00:38:47What? Why?
00:38:52You okay with riding around in broken-down buses?
00:38:54Sleeping in roadside motels between minor league ballparks
00:38:57for four, five years before getting to the bigs?
00:39:01Sounds like heaven in a jar, yeah.
00:39:03Maybe to you.
00:39:05Me?
00:39:07I'll take the hotel suite and the private jet.
00:39:10The agent life.
00:39:12I've decided to go work with my dad.
00:39:15Yeah.
00:39:17Easy, easy, easy.
00:39:19You act like I'm doing you a favor.
00:39:21I'm still gonna be making seven figures
00:39:23while you're floating around playing for crowds of hundreds
00:39:26in places like Portland or Des Moines.
00:39:29Hey, Des Moines is a top-notch city.
00:39:31Yeah, I'll take your word for it.
00:39:33I'm glad you're not leaving Nebraska.
00:39:35Still gotta show me how to hit that breaking ball.
00:39:38For real, man.
00:39:40You're made for this.
00:39:42I can't thank you enough, man.
00:39:44Just play your heart out. That's all the thanks I need.
00:39:49Yeah, man.
00:39:53I won't let you down.
00:39:56If I can have your attention.
00:39:58A toast to my baby boy
00:40:00taking this next step on the way to the big leagues.
00:40:05And to early great new addition to our familia
00:40:08who made the team as well.
00:40:11Made it by the skin of my teeth.
00:40:13Hey, say hi to Alice.
00:40:15Congratulations.
00:40:19Hey, bro.
00:40:21We better get to the party.
00:40:23I got a tie for you.
00:40:25I'm actually scheduled to work tonight.
00:40:27You're kidding me, right?
00:40:29Well, I could check with my supervisor.
00:40:32Just this once, I suppose.
00:40:38Well, now I'll really never have a chance with Beto.
00:40:41Baseball stars only want to date supermodels.
00:40:44Thanks, boss.
00:40:53What's up, man?
00:41:15Hey, what's up, man?
00:41:17I'm trying to put the clutch down all the way
00:41:19because I might get stuck.
00:41:21Right. Okay. There you go. Thank you.
00:41:27And please, just try to be smooth for my sake, okay?
00:41:34You coming or what?
00:41:35Uh, yeah. I'll meet you in there.
00:41:36Just give me a minute.
00:41:51Gentlemen, can I offer you something to drink?
00:41:53Oh, thank you.
00:41:54You're welcome, sir.
00:41:59We're at the party.
00:42:06Gentlemen, glad you could make it.
00:42:08This is my dad, Dante Thompson.
00:42:10Mr. Thompson.
00:42:12Thank you for having us, sir.
00:42:14See anybody you recognize?
00:42:17Looks like half the all-star team is here.
00:42:19That's because half the all-star team are my dad's clients.
00:42:21That may be, but tonight this party's all about you guys.
00:42:25Here's to your continued success and prosperity.
00:42:29I just want to say, sir, what Damon did for me today is...
00:42:31Aw, his heart hasn't been in it since high school.
00:42:33Yeah.
00:42:34You just need to get a taste of what it's really like,
00:42:36the level of commitment it takes to be a pro ball player.
00:42:39Make him a better agent someday.
00:42:41All I know is I gotta be on that field as much as I can.
00:42:43See? That's it.
00:42:44All you have to want to do is eat, drink, and sleep baseball.
00:42:48I prefer to eat sushi and drink champagne.
00:42:51I've always had more of a proclivity for the business side myself,
00:42:53but I do look forward to working closely with my number one son.
00:42:58As for you, Early,
00:42:59from what Damon and Taylor have been telling you...
00:43:01My ears are ringing.
00:43:02Why don't you let Taylor show you around?
00:43:04Get yourself something to eat.
00:43:05Yes, sir.
00:43:09Just got an interesting voicemail.
00:43:12That was early.
00:43:16Where did he get cut?
00:43:18No, he didn't.
00:43:21Really?
00:43:22Yeah, he's celebrating at some big ritzy mansion right now,
00:43:26and he's gonna be playing for the big league scouts at the end of the month.
00:43:30Good.
00:43:31So impressive.
00:43:32I'm happy for him.
00:43:36Really, I am.
00:43:38I know it's a long way to go before he signs any pro ball contracts, that's all.
00:43:41All the other wants is for you to be behind him.
00:43:44Don't you think I want to?
00:43:46I think if you did, you would.
00:43:47Marlene, you just don't get it.
00:43:50If this holds up high like this...
00:43:56He is stepping into a world where they chew you up and they spit you out like you're nothing.
00:44:01And this is how I think he's really gonna get hurt.
00:44:04I'm not talking about a shoulder anymore.
00:44:13I don't know.
00:44:15Ooh, rabbit food.
00:44:17I was thinking the same thing.
00:44:19Here, try this little protein blast.
00:44:22Open up.
00:44:27Can I tell you something?
00:44:30I have big plans for you.
00:44:33I don't know the first thing about any of this stuff.
00:44:35What stuff?
00:44:36Just all the business, the money, the deals, anything that happens off the field.
00:44:40That's why I'm here.
00:44:45You better not let Blake Arlo get to you.
00:44:49When you get to the bigs, he's gonna be there waiting for you.
00:44:53You do realize I just almost got cut, right?
00:44:56The coach was just spooked by your injury.
00:44:58But you're young.
00:44:59I've seen players come back from way worse and go on to have lucrative careers.
00:45:03The sky's the limit for what we could do together early, Lindstrom.
00:45:45I'm sorry.
00:46:00Uh, guys, can you give us a minute?
00:46:03Take a break, yeah.
00:46:14What's this?
00:46:16I was gonna tell you.
00:46:18Tell me what?
00:46:21It's my menu.
00:46:23For my restaurant.
00:46:24What?
00:46:25Restaurant?
00:46:28What are you talking about?
00:46:29I rented some space and I purchased some equipment.
00:46:34And I got some investors on board and I plan to open sometime next month.
00:46:38How could you just go out and do something like this without a word?
00:46:43I tried.
00:46:45I tried so many times, Papa.
00:46:48And all I ever got from you was, you're not ready.
00:46:50Because I'm right, you're not.
00:46:52Who are these investors?
00:46:54Do you have a lawyer?
00:46:55What have you signed?
00:46:56I know what I'm doing.
00:46:58Believe it or not, I can actually do something on my own without you hovering over my shoulder.
00:47:05You betrayed me.
00:47:15Yes!
00:47:16Way to go, farm boy.
00:47:45Oh, I got it here.
00:47:53Okay, I'll go get the rest.
00:48:15Thanks for all your hard work, Curly.
00:48:17It's been a real pleasure having you here.
00:48:19Thanks, Chef Arrigo.
00:48:21Have a good night.
00:48:45Everything okay?
00:48:54My father...
00:48:56He...
00:48:57Hey.
00:49:00Hey, it's okay.
00:49:01It's not.
00:49:06It's okay.
00:49:09He hates me.
00:49:15I've never seen him upset like that before.
00:49:17Hey, have some faith, okay?
00:49:19He'll come around.
00:49:20It's just gonna take him some time.
00:49:22That's all.
00:49:26Okay.
00:49:28I'm gonna finish up, all right?
00:49:34I don't know where you get all this energy from.
00:49:36I didn't have much left in the tank when camp got out today.
00:49:38But I found some more energy when I thought about coming here.
00:49:41Forget the broom.
00:49:44If you have some more energy,
00:49:46let's put it to better use.
00:49:48Come on.
00:49:50Forget the broom.
00:49:53If you have some more energy,
00:49:55let's put it to better use.
00:49:57Come on.
00:50:12Um...
00:50:13I am not a dancer.
00:50:16Everyone can be.
00:50:17No, no, no, not this guy.
00:50:20You're athletic.
00:50:21You can do it.
00:50:22Just relax.
00:50:27See?
00:50:29Okay.
00:50:31All right.
00:50:33Okay.
00:50:35I'm sorry.
00:50:36I am awful at this.
00:50:40It's a normal slow dance that I can do.
00:50:43Oh.
00:50:44Can you show me some moves?
00:50:45I wouldn't go that far.
00:50:47I wouldn't go that far.
00:51:18Ah.
00:51:32Ah.
00:51:42Two bags.
00:51:43Play the album.
00:51:44And one bag each.
00:51:46Chile guayo, ancho, and vicia.
00:51:49You got it, boss.
00:51:55You're an expert now.
00:51:57I had the best teacher.
00:51:59Kind of cute, too.
00:52:03Maybe one day,
00:52:04I can show you how to rope a steer
00:52:06at a curveball.
00:52:07Maybe the steer,
00:52:08but no baseball.
00:52:10You got to keep an open mind.
00:52:11You ever play baseball?
00:52:13You got to keep an open mind.
00:52:14You ever go see your brother play?
00:52:15Are you kidding me?
00:52:17My dad used to make me
00:52:18go to every single one
00:52:19of his games growing up.
00:52:20I got so burnt out.
00:52:22Well, maybe one day
00:52:23you can come see me play.
00:52:25If you're lucky.
00:52:36Postcard for your parents?
00:52:38Yeah.
00:52:39I'd like to ask them one more time
00:52:40if they might come out
00:52:41for the big game.
00:52:42It doesn't have to happen.
00:52:43My daddy's just...
00:52:47This one.
00:52:48Right here.
00:52:51That's my city.
00:53:03Thanks.
00:53:04You're welcome.
00:53:12You all right?
00:53:14Yeah, I just, uh...
00:53:17What?
00:53:19I just feel lucky,
00:53:20that's all.
00:53:33No, no, no, no, no.
00:53:34You're still whipping it.
00:53:35You're still whipping it.
00:53:36You're still whipping it.
00:53:39You're still whipping it.
00:53:40No, no, no. You're still whipping it like you're thrown from the hole in short.
00:53:44I mean, there's a reason I moved you to second.
00:53:46I thought it was just because camp was loaded with shortstops.
00:53:48You got a better chance of making it in second.
00:53:50That's where you can maximize your potential.
00:53:52So you think I have potential?
00:53:54Not really.
00:53:58Coach, I, uh...
00:54:00I really appreciate you doing this for me.
00:54:04All I'm doing is talking.
00:54:11So?
00:54:14What do you think?
00:54:16It's gorgeous.
00:54:18Totally.
00:54:20This is so exciting.
00:54:22I'm thinking about putting, like, five tables along this wall here.
00:54:25It's gonna be so great, Ari.
00:54:27It really is, but...
00:54:29What?
00:54:30How's it going with your dad?
00:54:32He won't even look at me.
00:54:36It's getting late.
00:54:38Investors should be here by now.
00:54:40Maybe you should give him a call.
00:54:41Yeah, I'll try again.
00:54:52Hey, it's Arianna.
00:54:54Hey, Arianna.
00:54:55I'm here. Are you guys still coming down today?
00:54:57No, I'm sorry. We can't make it.
00:54:59We checked the quarter lease, and it's too risky.
00:55:01What?
00:55:02Yeah, I hope you understand.
00:55:04We really wish you the best.
00:55:06Good luck, okay?
00:55:08Okay. Yeah, yeah. No, it's fine.
00:55:10Okay. Bye.
00:55:17Hey, what's up?
00:55:21They're out.
00:55:25They're backing out of the deal.
00:55:29They said I was too much of a risk.
00:55:37Let's go.
00:55:51Ari?
00:55:52Hey.
00:55:54What are you doing here?
00:55:56Can't we see your little brother play like the old times?
00:55:58I just stopped by to see you.
00:56:01Where's Early?
00:56:03You and Mr. Nebraska got a little something-something going on?
00:56:07It's all right. You can tell me.
00:56:09Promise I won't beat him up.
00:56:12Ari.
00:56:14Hey, you okay?
00:56:16I'm fine.
00:56:21Hey, Lindstrom. I've been looking for you.
00:56:24Taylor. Hey. We were just doing some extra work in the cages.
00:56:27That's my number one hard-working prospect.
00:56:29Do you work up an appetite?
00:56:30Oh, I'm always hungry.
00:56:32Well, how about I give you a break from the dorm food? Chicken and waffles on me?
00:56:35I'm actually working tonight.
00:56:37Working?
00:56:38At Casa Vida, Beto's family's restaurant. Yeah, I'm helping out in the kitchen.
00:56:41That is so adorable.
00:56:44Well, I think I'm worth more than minimum wage.
00:56:48But I'll take a rain check. Just this once.
00:56:54Don't disappoint me again.
00:57:03Phew.
00:57:07Hey! Wait!
00:57:11Wait, Ariana, it's not what you...
00:57:14Hey.
00:57:33Ariana.
00:57:38Can I talk to you, please?
00:57:40I'm busy.
00:57:41Just give me a chance.
00:57:42I said I'm busy.
00:57:43It's not what it looked like. I swear...
00:57:44I really don't...
00:57:46I really don't want to talk to you right now.
00:57:54Okay.
00:58:02What are you doing here?
00:58:03I was just trying to talk to Ariana.
00:58:04Pretty sure she doesn't want to talk to you.
00:58:06Come on, man.
00:58:07Maybe you better go.
00:58:08Yo, I didn't even know what was happening.
00:58:10Seriously, don't mess with my sister.
00:58:14What's going on, guys?
00:58:15I was just trying to talk to Ariana for a minute.
00:58:17Yeah, um, early maybe?
00:58:19Now's not a great time.
00:58:22All right, well, then I'll, uh...
00:58:24I'll go start my shift.
00:58:25Better yet, why don't you just take the night off?
00:58:32Yeah, man.
00:58:44I don't know what's happening between the two of you,
00:58:46but I... I just...
00:58:48Everything.
00:58:51I really don't want to talk about it, Papa.
00:58:53But I know that...
00:58:56I don't like to see you sad.
00:59:03It's not just early.
00:59:07Talk to me.
00:59:12Que paso, mi querida?
00:59:17My investor's pulled out.
00:59:21Everything is ruined.
00:59:32I'm sorry.
00:59:51Hey, Mom.
00:59:52Hey.
00:59:53I just wanted you to know we got the pretty postcard.
00:59:56Los Angeles is beautiful.
00:59:59Yeah.
01:00:01You all right?
01:00:03I messed up, Mom.
01:00:06With someone I care about.
01:00:11I didn't mean to, but I hurt her.
01:00:14So what are you gonna do?
01:00:16I don't know what I can do.
01:00:18Wow, I've never known you to give up on something before.
01:00:21Especially not something you care about.
01:00:25So, any more thoughts about you and Dad coming out here?
01:00:28I could really use you at the game.
01:00:30No, it's just your father. He's...
01:00:33It's okay.
01:00:34No, you know what? It's not okay.
01:00:36Because we really want to come.
01:00:38But, you know, it's hard for him to just up and leave somehow.
01:00:41Yeah, I know, I know. I get it.
01:00:43It's fine, Mom.
01:00:44I love you, Mom.
01:00:46Bye.
01:01:01Nice hand.
01:01:13Nice cut, lover boy.
01:01:14Making this too easy today, redneck.
01:01:31I'm back any time, sweetheart.
01:01:38Beto, come on, man.
01:01:39I don't need a ride from you.
01:01:41Will you knock it off and just talk to me?
01:01:45What?
01:01:46There is nothing going on with Taylor and I.
01:01:48Nothing, all right?
01:01:49Whatever, man.
01:01:51You hurt my feelings.
01:01:53You hurt my feelings.
01:01:55You hurt my feelings.
01:01:57You hurt my feelings.
01:01:59You hurt my sister, bro.
01:02:01That can't happen.
01:02:02Brianna is one of the smartest, most amazing people I have ever met.
01:02:06I'd never do anything on purpose to hurt her.
01:02:09You know me better than that.
01:02:11Do I?
01:02:12I hope so.
01:02:14And I hope you believe me when I say I truly care about her.
01:02:17All right, all right.
01:02:18I don't need all gooey details.
01:02:19Seriously, man, I gotta find a way to make it up to her.
01:02:26I know my sister.
01:02:27Gotta give her some time.
01:02:43Well?
01:02:45Well, what?
01:02:48You've been promising me a trip for nine, ten years now.
01:02:53We'll get around to it.
01:02:55And when we do, we won't be going to Los Angeles.
01:02:58He said he needs us.
01:03:00He made it pretty clear when he left here, Marlene,
01:03:02that he didn't want or need anything from me.
01:03:04Oh, my.
01:03:05You are two of the most stubborn men I've ever known in my life.
01:03:12Listen, honey.
01:03:13It really, it breaks my heart.
01:03:15It breaks my heart to see you two at odds like this.
01:03:18Marlene!
01:03:25Marlene!
01:03:50Hey, can you please hear me out?
01:03:53It's my own fault.
01:03:54I should have expected as much.
01:03:55No, Ariana.
01:03:56There's a reason I don't date baseball players.
01:03:58Ariana.
01:03:59It wasn't like that.
01:04:01So who was that woman?
01:04:03She's some junior agent.
01:04:04She's been talking about taking me on as her first client.
01:04:06And apparently she wants something from you in return.
01:04:08Yeah, I guess.
01:04:10Hey, maybe she does, but I don't.
01:04:14I can't do this early.
01:04:17Not now.
01:04:18This isn't the only thing I have on my plate.
01:04:20What's going on?
01:04:21My investor's backed out.
01:04:26I spent all my savings.
01:04:27I maxed out a credit card.
01:04:28I could just sign a year's lease to that space.
01:04:33My father was right, and now...
01:04:35He knows?
01:04:37Hey.
01:04:39There's always a way.
01:04:42Not really.
01:04:44Not always.
01:04:51Yeah.
01:05:22Chef.
01:05:23Hurley.
01:05:24Glad you're back.
01:05:25Do you have a minute?
01:05:26Sure.
01:05:27Come on in.
01:05:34I know it's probably no secret,
01:05:36at this point, how I feel about Ariana.
01:05:38I just want to apologize for any part I had
01:05:40in upsetting your daughter.
01:05:41I had no intention of doing so.
01:05:44You and your family have been so good to me, and...
01:05:46I respect that.
01:05:47I'm sorry.
01:05:48You and your family have been so good to me, and...
01:05:50I respect that.
01:05:53But I think I'm just as much to blame as anyone else is.
01:05:58She's so much like her mother was.
01:06:03Beto's been easy for me.
01:06:05I mean...
01:06:07What you see is pretty much what you get,
01:06:09but with Adi...
01:06:12It's like...
01:06:13She's always a step ahead of me,
01:06:15except I don't realize it till it's too late.
01:06:20I know it's none of my business, but...
01:06:22I think deep down, she just wants to...
01:06:26earn your respect.
01:06:27She has my respect.
01:06:29And I'm sure that's true,
01:06:30but I don't think she'll ever truly know that
01:06:33until she achieves something on her own.
01:06:38Thanks, Chef.
01:06:45Thanks, Chef.
01:07:15Thanks, Chef.
01:07:46Hey.
01:07:48Hey.
01:07:51How you doing?
01:07:58What's that?
01:07:59It's paella.
01:08:02Mexican paella.
01:08:05I made it using your recipe.
01:08:09And it's delicious.
01:08:12Why?
01:08:14Why?
01:08:15Why would you do that?
01:08:18Because I'm a stubborn man.
01:08:28Yeah.
01:08:35Well, based on my over 30 years of professional experience in this,
01:08:40I've come to the conclusion that
01:08:42Ariana's Mexican fusion
01:08:45is gonna be a huge success.
01:08:48What are you talking about?
01:08:50You're back in business.
01:09:10I don't know what to say.
01:09:12You deserve this.
01:09:17Come here.
01:09:23I believe in you.
01:09:39I believe in you.
01:10:01Game day, Nebraska.
01:10:02In case you haven't heard, you coming or what?
01:10:05Yeah, one second.
01:10:10Hey.
01:10:11Aren't you coming?
01:10:12Oh, I don't think so.
01:10:13I got lots to do.
01:10:15You go.
01:10:16Get back to my best.
01:10:17It's his big day.
01:10:19That's all be fine.
01:10:24I'm not talking about Beto.
01:10:26Let's get out there and do it today.
01:10:27Yeah, no, just keep your eyes down.
01:10:28Just gotta stay focused.
01:10:29If we stay focused, we'll be all right.
01:10:30Go get him, Beto.
01:10:32Hey.
01:10:33Hey, man.
01:10:34Showed up.
01:10:36You got it?
01:10:37I got it.
01:10:38I got it.
01:10:39I got it.
01:10:40I got it.
01:10:41I got it.
01:10:42I got it.
01:10:43I got it.
01:10:44I got it.
01:10:45I got it.
01:10:46I got it.
01:10:47I got it.
01:10:48I got it.
01:10:49I got it.
01:10:50I got it.
01:10:51I got it.
01:10:52I got it.
01:10:53I got it.
01:10:55Gracias, Papa.
01:11:00Thanks, Papa.
01:11:02Good luck.
01:11:05I'll be cheering for you.
01:11:06Thanks.
01:11:08Early?
01:11:09I'm wishing nothing but the best for you out there today.
01:11:11Thanks, Jeff.
01:11:13All right, guys.
01:11:16All right.
01:11:17Hey, you coming?
01:11:18Warm-ups in five.
01:11:19Yeah, just a minute, man.
01:11:20I'll be there.
01:11:22So?
01:11:23Finally came to a baseball game.
01:11:26You could say I was persuaded.
01:11:30Is that?
01:11:31Yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:11:32Come on in.
01:11:33Hi.
01:11:34Baby.
01:11:35Oh.
01:11:37Pop.
01:11:38Quite a crowd here, huh?
01:11:39Yeah, it sure is.
01:11:44You go out there today, son.
01:11:46I'm going to show them what you're made of.
01:11:47Okay?
01:11:52Thanks, Dad.
01:11:54Guys, this is Ariana.
01:11:55Ariana, this is Cliff from Marlene Menstrual.
01:11:57Early's told me so much about you.
01:11:58Yes, I've heard a thing or two about you as well.
01:12:01Now I see why.
01:12:02Mom, come on.
01:12:04Would you two like to come sit with me, my father?
01:12:06Yeah, definitely.
01:12:08Yeah, great.
01:12:09Okay, I'll see you guys after the game, all right?
01:12:10Okay, good luck, honey.
01:12:11Good luck.
01:12:12Good luck, Early.
01:12:13Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Pacific Baseball Camp East-West Challenge game.
01:12:18Here's your home team for this year's game, the Westin Arn.
01:12:22You're in for an exciting afternoon of baseball today,
01:12:24because the very best young players from around the country
01:12:27are gathered here in the California Sun to show the world
01:12:30and the Pro Scouts how six weeks of intense workouts sharpen their game.
01:12:35Each player has received coaching specifically tailored to accentuate their strength,
01:12:39and you'll see the payoff here today in competition that is as close to the professional level
01:12:43as can be found outside the big league parks around the U.S.
01:12:47So sit back and enjoy the game.
01:12:49This may be your last chance to see these players without paying for a ticket.
01:13:12Play ball!
01:13:18And we're underway.
01:13:19Here's Mark Kocher on the mound for the West.
01:13:22He's a 19-year-old out of Haddon Heights and the rarest of pitchers,
01:13:25a true knuckleballer.
01:13:31Back one!
01:13:32Atta boy, nice pitch, kid.
01:13:34Go, go, go!
01:13:44And it's a one-hopper at second base.
01:13:46Early-Lynch makes the catch and throws out the runner in the third.
01:13:49One away.
01:13:53That's it.
01:13:56Bottom of the second, he will remain scoreless with two men on for the West.
01:14:00Let's go!
01:14:01Come on, Early!
01:14:02Early!
01:14:03Come on, Early!
01:14:04That's his Early-Lynch.
01:14:05Come on, Early!
01:14:06You got this!
01:14:07You can do it!
01:14:21Here's the wind-up.
01:14:24Early swings behind the fastball.
01:14:26Come on, come on, Early!
01:14:27Come on, Early!
01:14:31Come on, Early!
01:14:32I know you can hit this guy.
01:14:33All right, find a way.
01:14:38Harlow shakes off the first signal.
01:14:41Takes the second.
01:14:44And here's the pitch.
01:14:46Nice shot!
01:14:47Based in front of the basket.
01:14:48The next hitter has the ball but runs willful.
01:14:53And Lindstrom has a stand-up double.
01:14:59Yeah, it's two rebbies, baby!
01:15:01Attaboy!
01:15:02Attaboy!
01:15:05Top of the third, and the West is up two to nothing.
01:15:13Ready to go!
01:15:17Runner's going.
01:15:19Here's Beader with the throw to second.
01:15:22And Lindstrom tags him for the out.
01:15:24What a throw!
01:15:25Come on!
01:15:27Yeah!
01:15:29Two away in the top of the fifth,
01:15:31and Coachers really let the inning get away from them
01:15:34as Blake Barlow steps up to the plate with the bases loaded.
01:15:41Strike him out!
01:15:46And Barlow really got a hold of that one,
01:15:48and it's out of here!
01:15:50Blake Barlow has ripped a grand slam
01:15:53to put the East on top four to three.
01:15:57You just don't see pitchers do that every day.
01:16:02Yes, sir, Blake!
01:16:04Yes, sir!
01:16:07Here we are in the bottom of the seventh
01:16:09with the East holding on to a four to three lead.
01:16:11Let's go!
01:16:13Come on, Hurley!
01:16:15Next up, Hurley Lindstrom with two outs and one man on.
01:16:19This is the kind of pressure cooker
01:16:21that tests a young player's mettle.
01:16:23It's late in the game, and Barlow still looks fresh.
01:16:33Wind up.
01:16:35And Lindstrom really crushed that fastball,
01:16:38and it's gone!
01:16:41We're talking about...
01:16:50Way to go!
01:16:53Way to go!
01:17:03All right, two more outs. Let's do this, kid.
01:17:05Let's wrap this up.
01:17:06Top of the ninth, and the East is battling
01:17:08to tie this game up with a man at first
01:17:10and to full count for the batter.
01:17:12Come on, Blake!
01:17:15Lindstrom fielded.
01:17:16The bag is closed for the double play,
01:17:18and the game is over!
01:17:24Nice.
01:17:31Thanks, everyone, for coming out today,
01:17:33and we'll see you next year.
01:17:53Mrs. Lindstrom? Mr. Lindstrom?
01:17:56Hi, Coach Willis.
01:17:58Ariana.
01:18:00Well, folks, you got yourself a first-rate young man in there.
01:18:03First-rate ballplayer, first-rate person.
01:18:05It's been a real pleasure coaching him these past six weeks.
01:18:10How is he?
01:18:12Why don't you go on and see him?
01:18:15Come on.
01:18:22Honey, what did they say?
01:18:25Um...
01:18:27I think I'll get an MRI when the swelling goes down,
01:18:30but the trainer said it was pretty clear.
01:18:33The rotator cuff popped again,
01:18:35and he said the end of the bone tore up the labrum,
01:18:39and there's likely cartilage damage, too.
01:18:42What does that mean?
01:18:43He said with surgery and hard work,
01:18:46I'll get use of my arm back.
01:18:51But I'm never playing pro ball, so...
01:18:59I should have listened to you, Dad. You were right.
01:19:02I wasn't right about anything, Hurley.
01:19:05You followed your dream. You gave your best shot, boy.
01:19:09You never have to live with any regrets.
01:19:12And I'm very proud of you, son.
01:19:16Mom and I are gonna wait outside, honey.
01:19:20Okay.
01:19:27Well, at least you got to see me play once.
01:19:31You were unbelievable.
01:19:35It's too bad I'll never get on the field again when it counts.
01:19:39No.
01:19:57Sorry, man. Tough luck, bro.
01:19:59That's okay. That's what you have to do to learn, to get better.
01:20:02This is the time.
01:20:03When you're in the bigs, that is not the time to do that.
01:20:08You know?
01:20:18Thanks, guys. I'm gonna miss you.
01:20:26Looks like I'm gonna be signing with the Iowa Farmers Association.
01:20:31I'm heading home tonight.
01:20:34Hey, Hurley.
01:20:36It's a tough break, man.
01:20:38It's all right, man. You belong on the baseball field.
01:20:39Yeah.
01:20:40Not on the cards.
01:20:44I'll grab him.
01:20:45Yeah. Thank you.
01:20:57All right.
01:20:58All right, coach.
01:20:59Thanks, coach.
01:21:01Lindstrom.
01:21:02Hey, coach. I just wanted to thank you again for everything you've done for me.
01:21:05Well, you can thank me by sticking around.
01:21:06Sir?
01:21:07I've been sitting on a job offer.
01:21:08Head coaching position at the university right here in Los Angeles.
01:21:12I just now accepted it.
01:21:13Wow.
01:21:15That's a big camp. Congrats.
01:21:16I could use a hitting coach.
01:21:18Pardon?
01:21:19I'd like to join my staff early.
01:21:25You can sleep on it.
01:21:26No reason to rush your decision.
01:21:30I'm sorry, coach.
01:21:31I appreciate the offer and I'm flattered, but I'm needed back home.
01:21:37Fair enough.
01:21:38Early.
01:21:42You've made quite an opportunity here for yourself, son.
01:21:44You need me on the farm. It's okay. I'm okay with it.
01:21:47No. No, you need to do this.
01:21:55We'll be fine.
01:22:06Okay.
01:22:16Deal.
01:22:17I'm sorry.
01:22:34Hey, Beto.
01:22:35I'm throwing this big party for you. The least you could do is help.
01:22:38I'm busy.
01:22:39It looks like you're texting.
01:22:40I'm busy texting.
01:22:42Enough, you two.
01:22:43Beto, she's right.
01:22:44Why don't you help Nikki set up the snowboarders?
01:22:50There's no more than Mary.
01:22:51We're celebrating you.
01:22:52Professional baseball player.
01:23:00Have you heard from Early?
01:23:01No.
01:23:02Last I knew, he was with his parents.
01:23:04I think he's planning to drive them back to Nebraska.
01:23:06Iowa.
01:23:07That's what I meant.
01:23:08When?
01:23:09Not tonight.
01:23:13Okay.
01:23:44Dance with me?
01:23:51You've been practicing.
01:23:53I catch on quick.
01:24:06Looks like they're doing well.
01:24:09Okay.
01:24:13Oh, they're so cute.
01:24:16You're cute.
01:24:27I know you said you never want to date a baseball player.
01:24:30So, how about a baseball coach?
01:24:34What?
01:24:36What?
01:24:37Coach Willis offered me a job on his staff.
01:24:40Right here in L.A.
01:24:42Did you accept?
01:24:44Chance to work in baseball and stay here.
01:24:48Hold on to the two things I love most.
01:24:51Did you say two things?
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