Miles Page #6

whole volleyball thing

has really gotten out of hand.

Is there anything you can

do to help me out here?

Pam.

Did you not see

what happened here?

This is my son, Lloyd?!

This is involves his whole

future, do you understand?

Can't you just let him stay

on for just one more game

is all I'm asking?!

I wish there was something

I could do to help,

I really do.

But then let him stay on

for one more game!

I just gave the final word.

If I go back on this,

I could lose my job.

Why don't you let miles

think about that?

Maybe think about

what kind of mess

he's making for everybody else.

Oh come on.

He pulls Leslie into this

and she gets all worked up.

Like it's some big act of

prejudice or something.

Come on, save that crap

for Chicago or whatever.

What is that supposed to mean?

Look, I know it seems

like a big deal to him

but he's a smart kid.

And he should think about

maybe it's not worth

rocking the boat like this.

You know what, Lloyd?

I think maybe

Pondley needs to see

this kind of courage

more than we realize.

And I think it is

worth rocking the boat.

Well I disagree.

You have mail.

Knock, knock.

Hey, you made it.

Oh are you kidding?!

There's no way I'm missing this.

Are you ready?

No.

Listen miles, I'm

sorry about blowing up

at the meeting last night.

I shouldn't be speaking

for you like that.

No, it's good.

You stood up for me.

I know but,

this is a big deal for you

and I shouldn't be

making it harder

than it needs to be.

No, I'm glad to

have you in my corner.

I'm really sorry

you got suspended.

Oh no, that's okay.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't

kinda want the break, so...

But it did dawn on

me earlier today

that you're only 17.

You say it like it's so young.

That's because it is.

Are you sure you're

ready for this?

As ready as I'll ever be.

Can't quit now.

How else am I supposed

to get out of Pondley?

You could win the lottery.

Besides, you don't

really think they'll

do anything to me do you?

Oh I absolutely do.

Hey, so how are you feeling?

I heard the recruiter's here.

Nervous.

I hope they really let me play.

Yeah I hope so, too.

And I hope you

get a scholarship.

You're a damn good player,

miles.

Thanks, Wendy.

Okay, we're all

rooting for you.

Thanks.

Miles, you know you

shouldn't be here.

Just one set.

Son, I can't, we've already

been through this.

Mr. Wilson, please.

It's already been decided.

But he's already here.

It doesn't change anything,

I'm sorry.

Number 17 can't play.

All right, son,

you heard the man.

No, I'm ready to play,

I'm playing.

It's not happening, miles.

No, I'm playing.

Number 17 is ejected.

Let's not make a scene.

All right, I'll go.

Excuse me, excuse me.

- Can we talk about this?

- No, not now.

I hate this town

and everyone in it.

Why won't they let me play?

I'm sorry you

didn't get to play.

Why does this even

matter to them?!

I'm trapped in

this town forever!

Surrounded by people

who hate my guts.

No, no one hates your guts.

Then why are they

doing this to me!?

I wasn't supposed

to lose my job,

I wasn't supposed

to lose my dad,

I was supposed to go to Chicago.

Everyone and everything

is against me.

Miles.

We're gonna get you there.

Thanks, mom.

Miles!

This is a very exciting

and very proud moment.

And I ask you all

to stand please.

And it is my great honor

to present the Pondley high

school graduating class of 2000!

Hey, thanks for everything,

Leslie.

So you're leaving leaving?

Yup.

You're not even

staying for cake?

I'll be back for Thanksgiving.

Well we're gonna

miss you around here.

Chicago's getting a good one.

And I don't know if your

mom told you the good news,

but principle Wilson

is retiring this summer

and I am on the short

list of candidates.

That's great, coach.

Yeah.

And you know that my gym door

is always open for my

favorite lady warrior, right?

Got it?

Got it.

Okay.

Oh before I forget.

The girls on the team pitched in

and we got you

some train passes.

So you should be

all set for getting

yourself around the city

for the next few months.

Wow, this is so nice.

I don't know what to say.

Just come hug me

and get out of here

before I start to cry.

I'm proud of you.

Thank you.

You ready?

Yeah.

Take care.

You too.

This is it!

You all set?

I think so.

I'm so proud of you, honey.

Now remember, always

keep your wallet

in your front pocket.

Don't go anywhere

unsafe by yourself.

And you can always call

a taxi if you need to.

Mom. Come on.

It's a mom's job to worry.

Oh.

What's this?

Mom, where'd you get all this?

I sold dad's bronco.

Awe man.

You didn't have to do all that.

It was time.

It was just sitting there.

It's for you to get

started in Chicago!

Thank you.

Oh!

And this is a li'l

going away/graduation gift.

You can open it on the bus.

This is all too much.

I wanted to do it.

Are you sure you're

gonna be all right

while I'm gone?

We'll see,

it's a whole new world.

Yes it is.

- I love you.

- I love you, too.

Now go.

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