Underdog Kids Page #5

Lift over, chin up.

- Four...

- There they are.

Let's get them.

Are you catching this?

Who came up with this?

"Oh, yeah, that was me."

Don't even know

what they're doing.

I'm liking this.

Oh, man, this is great.

- Let's put it online.

- Yeah.

Come on, let's go.

What's so funny?

What are you laughing at?

We're laughing at you,

T-T-Twinkle Toes.

Break it up!

What is going on here, huh?

What's going on?

They started it.

Okay, I've had enough of you.

You're suspended.

The rest of you

back to class now.

Come on.

Hey, how you doing?

Hey, man, what's up?

You must be Rasheed's

older brother.

Yeah, who's asking?

- I'm Jimmy, Rasheed's coach.

- Oh, man.

- How you doing?

- What's up? Good, man.

He in the doghouse, yo.

- All right.

- Later, man.

- Hit me.

- Let's go.

Yeah.

Why are you getting

into so many fights?

I don't like to be teased.

Nobody does, Rasheed.

But you can't go through life

beating up on people.

It's easy for you to say.

You've never been teased

like I have.

Rasheed, I've got news for you.

When I was your age,

I got teased a lot.

So... so what did you do?

I got into a lot of fights.

So... so you know how I feel.

Yes, I do.

But I had to learn that it takes a

bigger man to know when to fight

and when not to.

And in order for you to do that,

well, you've gotta

believe in yourself.

But I don't know how.

Charlie once told me

to remember the three Rs.

R number one, you have to learn

to respect others.

Number two, you have

to respect yourself.

And number three,

you have to take responsibility

of your actions.

Now, you think

you could do that?

Yeah.

You're gonna be

all right, Rasheed.

I believe in you.

But next time...

don't block with your face.

Right?

Come here, give me a hug.

Oof!

Um...

- Come on, boys, let's go.

- Aw, come on!

- No.

- Are you serious?

Really, Leticia?

That means you, too. Come on.

Coach, look at my nails.

That's great.

Boys, how do like

your hand massage?

This is awesome.

- Hey, Coach?

- Yeah?

What does

the Bill of Rights mean?

Oh, oh, I know!

- No, you don't.

- Yeah, I do.

All right, what does it mean?

It means...

when you get a bill

at the restaurant,

you check it to make sure

that it's right.

- Wow.

- That's dumb.

D-U-M, dumb.

One, two, three!

You missed one, Sean.

It's okay.

You'll be able to do it

next time.

Just practice harder, okay?

- Oh, my God!

- Whoohoo!

How did you do that?

That was incredible!

- Hey, buddy. What's up?

- Hi, Dad.

You're coming

to the tournament, right?

Oh, you bet. In fact, I'm

flying in right now.

You ready to kick some butt?

You know it.

Oh, you remind me of myself

when I was your age.

All right, good luck.

All right, Dad. Bye.

Hey, James?

Clear my schedule tomorrow.

We're gonna kick some butt.

Dad, can I ask you something?

What is it?

Are you ashamed of me?

I never said that.

Then how come you never

come see me compete?

Because I'm busy, son.

- Oh.

- Oh.

Okay.

Wyatt?

Honey, what are you doing here?

I wanted to make sure

you got home safely.

Oh, sweetie.

Here, here, here. Take my coat.

Oh, no, Mom,

I'm really not that cold.

No, I don't want you

to catch a cold.

Here, come, come, come, come.

Very dashing.

So I got some good news.

Oh, yeah?

I got a promotion at work today.

- Really?

- Yeah.

My manager said I was one of the

best workers that she has ever had.

- That's awesome.

- Mm-hmm.

So you wanna know

how I'm gonna celebrate?

How?

I am taking you to the movies

this weekend.

I'm gonna buy you

a big old bucket of popcorn,

lots of fake butter

and Milk Duds and...

Mom, Mom, Mom, I'm over that.

All right? We could just bring

popcorn from home.

Besides, ours is just as good

as theirs anyway.

Yeah? You think so?

And, um, I've been thinking...

I don't wanna be

a problem-maker anymore.

And when I grow up,

I'm gonna be really successful

and I'm gonna take

really good care of you.

Oh, honey.

And I wanna be the best mom

that I can be.

- I love you.

- Oh, baby.

I love you.

Are you serious? A title fight?

I know, I know, it's great.

One of their fighters got sick and

I slipped you right in there.

$200,000.

Yes!

They wanna fly you

out here tonight.

First class, everything.

- Tonight?

- Yes, I already booked your ticket.

There's a limo on the way

to get you.

Now, wait a minute.

My kids' tournament is tomorrow.

It's $200,000, Jimmy.

You can buy 'em a bunch of toys.

Buddy, we are back in the game.

Listen, if you don't fight

tomorrow, your career is over.

Yeah, I know, I know.

Jimmy, this is your last chance.

Don't blow it.

Guys, I just wanted

to say good-bye before I leave.

It's not fair.

Sean...

I'm sorry.

Are you coming back?

No.

Oh, great, so you're just gonna

walk out on us?

Raymond, I don't have a choice.

You have a choice.

Everybody has a choice.

You taught us that.

Wyatt.

Ricky.

Leticia.

Rasheed.

Charlie.

Can't blame 'em.

They love you.

Jimmy, they're ready

for you to sign.

Here we go.

Here we go, buddy.

Gentlemen, I'm sorry.

I changed my mind.

Geno, I can't do it.

One second.

Stop. Wait a minute.

Jimmy, what are you doing?

I can't do this anymore, Geno.

- What are you talking about?

- I can't do this anymore.

It's those kids.

They got to you, didn't they?

It's where I belong.

But what about the money, Jimmy?

I know we need the money.

Yeah. Yeah.

But I've been chasing

the wrong thing all my life.

And finally,

I know what I want now.

Well, I wish I had your courage.

- You mean that?

- No.

Good luck to you out there.

Hello and welcome.

My name is Frank Bosco,

AKA "Big Man" Bosco.

Ladies and gentlemen,

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Thank you, Century Martial Arts.

To my right,

the undefeated title holder

of the All-City Junior

National Championships

for three consecutive years.

Let's hear it

for the Beverly Hills Scorpions.

And to my left,

the Mid-City Underdogs.

May the best team win.

Here we go!

There is no team

greater than you.

Your only objective

is to destroy

everything that stands

in the way of victory.

You must not only defeat

your opponent,

but you must also break them

mentally and physically.

Okay, let's circle up.

- He came! He came...

- Sean! Sean!

- Whoa!

- Sean!

Hi.

Hey, guys.

- Am I too late?

- No.

You're never too late, Coach.

Okay, here we go,

ladies and gentlemen.

The first match of the day between

Andrew, representing the Scorpions,

and Wyatt,

representing the Underdogs.

Watch it, watch it.

Whoa, a kick to the head

knocking Wyatt down.

What a kick.

And here we go again.

Both fighters looking

for an opening.

- You can do it.

- Right.

You can take him,

you can take him!

- Andrew kicks and misses.

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