Home Run Page #2

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I'll see you in Tulsa.

Ladies and gentleman, welcome

to Tulsa International Airport.

Local time is 3:
34 and the

temperature is 98 degrees.

Hey, you didn't have to waste so

much money renting such a fancy car.

Don't worry about it.

How do you even get in this

thing? It's got no handles.

We're here to help

farm boy.

Oh, man, Mr. Arby's

forgot my curly fries.

Hey, don't make me

go back in there, okay?

That guys nearly cried

when I signed his hat.

He did not. A grown

man. There were tears.

Right.

Hey, don't forget the

Arby's sauce. I got it.

Oh, these

are so good.

Come on, let's go.

Thank you, sir.

You satisfied?

CarefuI.

Were you drinking

on the plane?

Let's see what

this baby can do, huh?

No, let's not.

Let's.

Would you please

slow down?

Woo-hoo.

Cory, look out.

So, my Little League team is

playing the Chiefs this week.

I'm going to start reading

for the Bulldogs.

We're going to run

them into the ground.

They're not going to

know what hit them.

Yeah, I love running

them into the ground.

Hey, go to the car. I need

to talk to this hot rod.

I don't care what your

District Attorney brother says.

I will put you

in jaiI.

Hey.

There you are.

You better pray your brother

can keep this DU I under wraps.

You are now facing

a ton of fines

on top of what the Grizzlies

are going to give you.

What do you want me to do? You

better hope for a suspended sentence.

And could you just try to stay out of

trouble while I cover your butt, huh?

Oh, jeez, the kids

are here. What kids?

Stop when

you get inside.

My brother has

a baseball team.

Your brother is the

kids' baseball coach?

Why don't you just shoot

Bambi next time, Cory? Jeez.

Cory Brand.

Game face, Cory.

Yeah.

Good evening, folks.

I'm Helene Landy.

Did you sustain any

injuries. What happened?

As I was saying, Mr.

Brand is happy to report

other than a few bumps and

bruises that he's doing okay.

Cory, how's your brother? He's okay.

Clay Brand is resting comfortably

while sustaining some injuries.

What are we talking about? Cory, have

you been suspended by the Grizzlies?

Was there alcohoI

involved in the accident?

There was a tractor

involved in the accident.

And... out of love

for his brother,

Mr. Brand has kindly offered

to stay here in Okmulgee

and take his brother's place as head

coach of the kids' baseball team.

Cory Brand's coaching kids'

baseball? That's right.

Lucky team. Do the parents know their

kids are going to have Cory as a coach?

Does this mean you're

moving to Okmulgee?

That's enough. As you can imagine,

Mr. Brand's had a long day.

We'll release a statement tomorrow following

the team's first practice. Thank you.

Cory, is the field going to be big enough

for all the crowds that are going to be there?

You are way out of line this time.

No, you are, and I'm

fixing it. Dang, I'm good.

I'm not doing it.

Oh, that should be shelved.

It's on mine by now.

Next conversation?

Now, go see

about your poor brother

while I find you

a place to live.

Hey.

How's our guy doing?

He wants

two minutes with you

and then I want you

to leave.

Hey, buddy.

A bit early in the day for a DU I.

I don't know what you're

saying. Don't-don't even try.

I did what I could

for you legally.

I never thought my baby bro

would be bailing me out.

I didn't baiI

you out.

I'll vouch for you.

Just don't go

skipping town.

I'm back.

Just the look of those polyester

bedspreads make me itch.

Okay, kid,

listen up.

I found you

a 12-step program.

There you go.

You couldn't find me

a normaI program?

Well, it is normaI.

It's just, um,

with Jesus.

I'm not doing church.

You're doing whatever it takes to

get your butt back on the roster.

Besides, it's the only

game in town.

Celebrate Recovery?

If your career recovers,

trust, I will celebrate.

Cheers.

Yeah, cheers.

Right.

All right.

Hey, hey,

where are you going?

I'm staying at Tulsa.

I'll drive back tomorrow.

What for?

Apology to the kid,

press event.

The only reason we rode

into this one horse town.

Well, how am I supposed to get around?

You're a big boy. Figure it out yourself.

I'll see you

on the field tomorrow.

And if you're smart,

you'll come ready to coach.

Just remember, you're happy to

be doing this for your brother

and for the children.

Night.

Hey, is that

your truck?

You want to rent it?

My truck? Five hundred

bucks for the month?

Okay.

What's your name?

Chad.

Hey, Chad, I'm going

to need those keys.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

Thanks, man.

Cory Brand.

Yeah, I know.

Hey, Chad, you know, my

fridge in there is empty.

You know

what I'm saying?

Um, I could fill it

for you.

With dull beverages.

And to remember to keep filling

it with the dull beverages.

Thanks a lot, Chad.

Good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank

you guys so much for coming out today.

What's up, slugger?

Cory Brand.

Looks like you got

your nose on straight.

I am so sorry

about that.

Oh, that's okay. Oh, we've

got some Grizzlies gear

that's got your name

written all over it.

Awesome.

Thanks.

Let's get that on straight for

the pictures. Okay, there we go.

Stan, that's Cory Brand.

No duh, Kendricks. It's all over

the Internet that he starts today.

Carlos, how about that

famous thumbs up sign?

Go Grizzlies.

Go Grizzlies.

Come here.

Get that camera right here.

Go Grizzlies.

Big smiles,

big smiles.

Hey.

Are you ready?

He doesn't know yet?

I don't think so.

Oh.

Oh, please,

Suzanne is here?

In heels.

She hasn't been here

all season.

I can't believe

you're our coach.

We need major help.

You'll see.

We're not even close to

as good as the Roughnecks.

They can hit the ball so far, like

as far as that building over there,

which is where you can

get the best ice cream.

Ah, it's ridiculous.

Come on, guys,

warm up, tickle up.

Oh, mom.

Come on.

Do I get to call you coach? Sure.

Okay, everyone. We are

done here. Thank you.

Cory, your suspension

hit the wires today.

Thank you, everyone.

Let's go.

Good luck, kid.

We'll see you

around, Carlos.

Hey, Carlos, what's your

favorite ice cream flavor?

Vanilla.

Why are we always running? This bites.

My dad says the Grizzlies

suspended Cory Brand.

Pejerski says he drinks

like a fish.

Fish don't actually drink.

They use their gills.

Wikipedia,

give it a rest.

Who is that woman?

His agent.

Yeah, I got

to go do this.

Okay.

Stomachache.

Breathe.

Hey, hey, hey. Hey,

where are you going?

Home.

We're so good.

I'll call you

in a few days.

What am I supposed to

be doing? Start coaching.

Cory Brand.

Emma Johnson.

It's Hargrove.

I mean, it's-it's been

Hargrove for the last ten years.

Right, sorry.

I, uh...

Wow, it's good

to see you.

Yeah.

Well, thanks for, thanks for coming

out here today. I appreciate it.

Um, I'm actually one of

the Bulldogs' other coaches.

Yeah.

Look, um, I know you're

caught up in some big PR mess,

but let's be reaI.

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