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surfing thing for years.

I mean, you've turned

my garage into a surf shop.

It's time you grow up.

You're gonna go to college,

and that's it.

I just, uh...

love these family dinners.

And you know what?

You don't have to eat anything.

Why don't you just go

up to your room then.

Fine, I will.

David!

What?

You know, and I appreciate

the support, Dad.

Yeah, but how about

the roof over your head?

And the food on the table, pal?

Really?

You're unbelievable.

Where are you going?

Surveillance all night.

Don't wait up.

Perfect.

This is just perfect.

Encinitas.

Hey, what're are you doing here?

You're usually the last

one in, first one out.

Yeah, well...

not in a huge hurry

to get home.

Uh-oh, girlfriend or parents?

Parents... they're trying

to plan my life for me.

You gotta have a plan, Luke.

Life can get pretty messy

without a plan.

Yeah, but I mean,

their plan or mine?

Well, you have to

honor your parents,

that's a command of God,

But you also have to maximize

the gift that God's given you.

They want me to go

to college and...

I just want to surf.

You gotta get you education.

That's just a fact of life.

Especially when you've

got parents that are

willing to pay for it.

Your parents make

you go to college?

Did they make me go?

Don't I wish.

No, I did everything

the hard way.

Twenty years in the army,

taking classes on the side,

saving every penny I could.

But see, that was my plan.

And here I am.

Gonna be opening a second

location soon, too.

That's great, Carl.

Look, all you have to do

is come up with a plan

that will please you,

your parents,

but most importantly God.

Is that all?

That's all.

Ha ha ha.

Look, why don't you

talk to your folks.

You might be surprised

how receptive they can be

when they see that you're

taking some action.

Do you do much night surfing?

Night surfing?

It's kinda hard

to see the waves, Carl.

Well, you can always

take night classes.

Same credit, same degree.

Now, get on outta here,

I gotta lock up.

Thanks.

Thanks, Carl.

Lou's Records.

Oh, I was hangin' with Nat

down at the shop today,

he was telling me how

there was an opening

on the surf team and how

tryouts were coming up...

I mean, I'm sure you

heard about it.

Yeah.

Yeah, I heard about it.

Well, you're gonna tryout, right?

I don't know.

What do you mean

you don't know, man?

I mean, think about it

this is your shot.

You make the team,

and you're on your way.

Maybe.

Maybe...

Well, I took the liberty

of signing us both up.

You did what?

I had to, man.

What do you mean

you had to, Case?

Well that new guy from school

was in the shop today

and he was talking to Nat.

He was all like,

"Oh, that spot is so mine."

And I was like, Psh,

that's funny coming from

"a guy who doesn't know

how to pop up."

So I signed us up.

I'm just looking out

for you, bro.

Besides, that spot, all you.

Yeah, yeah.

Ah, here we go, jackpot.

Nice.

See, I told you

Lou's Records would have it.

You see this price?

Pretty nice.

What's this?

So, I have a plan.

There's tryouts coming up

for the local surf team.

I'm signed up, and I think

I really have a shot.

Luke, we've talked

about this surfing thing.

Honey, your son has a plan,

I think we should let him finish.

Okay, so here's the deal.

If I make the surf team,

I get to keep surfing full time.

But I promise I will

go to night classes

at the community college.

And if you don't make it?

I mean if, if I don't make it,

then I mean...

you can pick any college

you want me to go to

even if it's a thousand miles

away from the nearest beach.

But I'm still gonna get

my education either way.

So... you really can't lose.

I mean, what good

is making this surf team?

Are they gonna pay your rent?

It's just a step, Dad.

Well, I think it's

a great plan, Lucas.

I do, and I'm really

proud of you for coming

to talk to us about it.

Dad?

Win or lose, no more surf shop.

I want my garage back.

Deal, deal.

Okay?

Okay.

We're gonna go with you

on this one, alright?

It's up to you now.

Thanks, Dad.

Mom.

I really have

no life right now.

I can't even...

Hello.

Hi, uh, can I help you?

Yeah, we have

a pizza for pick-up.

Wait, aren't you

in my history class?

Yeah, yeah.

You sit in the front, right?

Yeah, ye ah, that's me.

I'm Emily, by the way.

Luke.

The pizza?

And this is Jessica.

Yeah, um, what's the last name?

Lopez.

Right.

That was so obvious.

He's so cute.

Large pepperoni,

extra cheese, right?

Yeah, that's it.

Hello, the total?

Oh, uh...

$14.50.

Thanks.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Are you guys going

to Kelsey's party tonight?

We, um, heard about it.

Are you going?

Yeah, I mean I'll be there.

Cool.

Well, it was nice

to finally meet you, Luke.

Likewise.

Oh, you too Jess... Jessica.

Yeah. Bye.

That part of the plan, Luke?

We'll see, Carl.

Bro.

This party is sick.

There's babes...

everywhere I turn.

Yeah, man, well...

why don't you go

introduce yourself?

That's the problem, man.

Everywhere I turn,

they turn me down.

Case, I'm sure

there's somebody

out there for you, man.

Dude, no way.

Yo, I'll be back.

What?

Oh, come on,

you're not gonna...

You're gonna

crash and bum, bro.

He looks drunk.

I know.

Oh, hey girls.

Hey, what's up?

Having fun?

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

Oh, oh, can I get you

a beer or something?

No, um, actually we're good.

So is this what you call

a birthday party?

Yeah.

Yeah, I mean...

there's someone

with a hat on over there.

I can't remember who, but yeah.

So, um, is this

what you usually do for fun?

No, I...

usually I'm in the water.

Oh, are you on the swim team?

No, the swim team?

No. no.

Usually I'm surfing.

Oh, you surf,

that's, that's so cool

I've, I've always wanted

to surf, actually.

No way, really?

Yeah.

I could totally

teach you sometime.

I, I go before school.

Yes, that would be amazing.

Okay, surfer girl?

We have that other

get-together to go to,

and we're late.

Sorry.

Um, yeah, we, I have to go.

But it was really

good to see you.

I'll talk to you later.

Likewise.

Okay, bye.

Alright.

And don't drink too much.

No, I won't, I won't.

Hey, great convo.

Convo.

Smooth, Luke.

Told ya, bro.

Crash and burn.

You just never listen.

Hey, you can't even see

with those glasses on.

Smooth moves.

Case, you hear something?

You know, I didn't

hear anything, man.

Don't waste your time

on that chick, dude.

She's some kind of Jesus freak.

She'll just try to convert you.

Yeah, I'll take my chances.

Thanks.

I'm Matt, by the way.

Yeah, I'm Luke.

This is Case.

Yeah, we met the other day

at the surf shop.

He was bragging all about you.

Saying you're the only one

in my way of that

spot on the team.

Thanks, Case.

Just telling it like it is,

my man.

- Oh yeah?

- Yeah.

Alright, well, I'm telling

you guys like it is.

That spot is mine.

You come over here

and introduce yourself,

and then you start

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