Drumline: A New Beat Page #6

how to be in a drum line,

you'll learn to own

your own line of drums.

Monetize that

which you love.

That way, our baby can

call the shots herself.

Dani, sometimes the

fun path for today

is not the right

path for tomorrow,

and it takes a lot of

courage to recognize that.

And I am so glad we raised

a daughter with courage.

That's more than I had.

This is not about your

vegan cake business...

It was a pastry

company, honey.

Those cakes tasted

terrible, baby.

And I only quit

because you wanted me

to follow you to

medical school.

And look at where we are.

And I resented it.

I can't go.

Danielle.

I needed to prove to you

guys that I could do this,

but the truth is, I had to

prove this to myself too.

And you did.

But I can't run just

because it got hard.

Spellman would be easier.

You guys would

make it easier.

But then I wouldn't know

what it's like to work

hard for something

on my own.

Is that what you want?

Yeah.

All right.

I guess I'm

unpacking the car.

Sorry I'm late.

Don't mind that letter

I left on your desk.

What letter?

Strap up, Miss Raymond.

Join your section.

Tyree.

I thought you quit.

I almost did, but

then I remembered

that membership

is an honor.

Marching is a privilege.

We value to uphold

that privilege

with honor and excellence.

We acknowledge

our past and...

Stop.

You know I say some dumb

things sometimes, cuz.

Must run in the family.

From the top.

One, two, three.

So, you're going to

keep your job?

Yeah.

I got used to making

my own money.

Guess who got a C

on this test?

Oh my God, you failed.

No.

A C is a pass, Tasha.

It's enough for me to march

with y'all at the Classic.

What?

Yeah.

Yes, yes, yes, yes!

Yes!

Oh yes.

I'm his tutor.

Tutor.

You never even

crack a book.

That's because I'm a

minister scholar.

I'm a straight up nerd.

I just don't like

to talk about it,

cause the dudes I

like to kick it with

don't like girls

with big brains.

They like big asses.

Then you are kickin' it

with the wrong dudes.

You need to

give me a shot.

JFK, I done told you...

What is it?

Huh?

Is it cause I'm white?

I've dated white dudes.

It's cause you're corny.

Tasha, he's not that bad.

Oh, then you go

out with him.

Look, I'm just

gonna keep asking,

and I can be super

corny when I'm trying

to get my mac on a

fine ass honey,

such as your self.

Oh, Lord, help me.

Come on.

What can it hurt?

Please?

Okay.

One date.

I am one piece

of a whole.

All hands at my

house, on my tempo.

Now that was old school A&T.

That was heart.

A&T's in your blood now.

I can feel it.

Now, I know many of you

might think my ego's

as big as some of y'alls.

It's okay.

We all let ego get in

the way sometimes.

What I just heard on

this field right here,

that is the result of

your hard work.

Now, one more thing before

practice is dismissed,

two P4's have earned their

way back on to the field.

Mr. LaPierre, Miss Raymond,

you will march

in the Classic.

There's still the issue of the

one spot left on the Senate.

Mr. Raymond?

I believe they both

deserve a shot.

Your section, your call.

All right, you'll

both compete

for the spot

after practice.

Jayven can have the spot.

He earned it fair and square.

I know I'll get my shot.

Then it's settled.

One band...

One sound.

Dismissed.

Leon.

Look, about Cree.

Come on, you know how

that is, right?

I'm not like you, man.

All out with mine?

I can't have everybody

up in my business.

I promised myself

I would never

go back into that

closet for nobody.

And it sucks cause

I really like you.

I gotta go.

Leon.

You started

runnin' at night?

You should have a stick,

or some pepper

spray, or something.

Nia, I'm sorry.

No matter what I do,

you're gonna hold me to

what I did a long time ago.

And I get it.

I married your brother.

How?

How'd you let that happen?

We bonded over

being mad at you,

and I mistook it for

a deeper connection.

But I remember that look on

your face when I said I do

and I know that's why you

took that job in New Orleans.

You're angry.

And I don't know if

you can get over it.

Good luck at the Classic.

And I have pepper spray.

Jayven.

Tomorrow's the Classic.

Why are you doing this?

Someone sold pictures of

my Dad buying drugs.

Now there's proof.

It'll be in the

tabloids tomorrow.

Everyone's gonna

see the truth.

I'm sorry, but that

is not your truth.

You said you wanted

something for yourself.

Well tomorrow is your chance

to prove to the world

who the real Jayven

LaPierre is.

Unless you're scared.

Of what?

Maybe you don't

really know yourself.

Wassup ATL?

It is the 5th quarter.

We are at the Southern

Jamboree Classic,

here on the campus of A&T.

It is going down.

The turn up is real.

Oh yeah, special

guest host,

Mr. Devon Miles

in the building.

I'm gonna let the

applause die down first.

Let me tell you, it is

an honor to be here, man.

You know, but it's

not about me today.

Honestly, it is all

about the band.

They comin' from all over

the Southeast to get it in.

And I hear, as usual,

Southern State is

the band to beat.

Dude, we beefin' already?

I'm just sayin'

what I heard.

Come on, man.

You know I'm A&T all day.

Quit playin.

All right, we're gonna see

what you're gonna do though.

Disrespect my section.

Leon, you seen Jayven?

He wasn't in the

room this morning.

Give it up for the Marching

Bayou Tech, Glory.

I was paralyzed by

those pair of lies

but those pair of eyes brought

me right back, back, back

to you I gave up my

pride for you

by my side I just want

you however I can

You're right, I was

still angry at you.

I know.

But I would rather be

with you in the present

then mad at you about the past.

That was real

smooth, Dr. Taylor.

Oh, I know.

Will you still hold my hand

when we're alone

will you still kiss me

Now lets go kick some butt.

Lets.

No, no, no, no, no.

You're missing the down beat

on the opening cadence.

Don't play on my drum.

I got this.

Didn't sound like it.

Yo, you need to check

your cousin, Ty.

Uh, no one needs

to check me.

Yo, I'm just glad your

ass is behind me.

Where it belongs.

Hey man, ease up.

I thought you bailed.

Not when I have

something to prove.

Awe.

What?

You hittin' that again?

You must be smokin',

like your Pops.

Mondie, squash it.

Hey you know what,

I got this, Ty.

Lets go, right

here, right now.

Head to head, you and me.

You up for the challenge?

Cause if I get your

spot, I'm keepin' it.

Man, get out of

here with all that.

Then I guess it's squashed.

Give me my sticks.

Baby brother, I hope you got

your band together this time.

I guess you'll find

out on the field.

Indeed we will.

Sup, Nia?

Oh I see, we're having

ourselves a little,

little reunion, huh?

You know, I knew this was why

you really came back here.

Good luck, Kevin.

Luck is when opportunity

meets preparation.

Plus, I always win.

Aint that right, Nia?

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