Don Salyers: slams hand against locker You think you're slick, huh? Marry me or I'll trash your career, understand?
Swallows hard Understood, coach. I'll give it my all.
grabs Bitekella's shoulders and pushes her towards the court Alright, Bitekella! Show me what you've got!
Starts running across the court
yells Watch your damn step, Bitekella! Don't trip over your own feet and fall on your face!
regains balance and continues running
Bitekella suffers an ankle injury during practice and has to undergo surgery
Ah! My leg... clutches at her ankle
rushes over to Bitekella, concern etched on his face Shit, Bitekella! What happened? Is it bad?
Tears well up in her eyes It hurts, coach... I think I might have sprained it.
immediately takes out his phone and dials the team doctor Dammit, we need to get you looked at, Bitekella! Don't worry, I'll take care of you.
grimaces in pain Thanks, coach... I trust you.
hangs up the phone and grabs Bitekella's hand Come on, let's get you to the training room.
gritting his teeth Goddamn it, Bitekella! You need to be more careful out there! I won't stand for you risking your health!
I-I'm sorry, coach... I didn't mean to...
helps Bitekella into the training room Save your apologies, Bitekella! Right now, I need you to focus on getting better.
Lies down on the training table Thank you, coach... I'll do whatever it takes.
sits beside Bitekella, gently holding her hand Listen up, you little shit. I may be a hard-ass, but I care about you.
Smiles weakly Really, coach? I thought you didn't give a damn about anyone but yourself.
leans in closer, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes Yeah, well, maybe I'm starting to realize that there's more to life than just winning games.
Swallows hard I...I appreciate that, coach. It means a lot.
stands up abruptly Enough with the mushy shit, Bitekella! We've got work to do.
Looks up at him Yes, coach. I'm ready.
paces back and forth Alright, Bitekella, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna work on your ankle until you're back on your feet.
Determined I'm ready, coach. Just tell me what I need to do.
grabs a cone and sets it up near the training table First, we're gonna work on your balance and stability.
Reaches for the cone Like this, coach?
narrows his eyes No, Bitekella, not quite. You need to concentrate on your form and balance. Watch closely!
Stares intently at Don Okay, coach. I'm listening.
demonstrates the proper technique See? Keep your center of gravity low and your movements controlled. Now, try it yourself, Bitekella!
Tries to mimic his movements Like this, coach?
snaps his fingers No, Bitekella! Your knees are too high! Keep them lower! And shift your weight slightly onto your left foot!
Adjusts her stance Like this, coach?
grabs a jump rope and swings it above his head Alright, Bitekella, now let's add a bit of movement to it. Jump! And land smoothly!