The team is better. Not great. But better. Janine stands in front. Gregory is now “volunteering” (he signed up after Janine mentioned she needed help). He stands in the back, arms crossed, counting under his breath.
JANINE Was that a compliment or a diagnosis?
AVA (to phone) And that’s how you turn a mandatory after-school program into a TikTok audition. Next slide.
JANINE (weak laugh) He’s not stepping because he’s shy. Or bored. Or— (turns) What if I’m bad at this?
GREGORY (flat) You’re going to miss the warm-up.
Zion hits it. Then misses. Then hits again.