Faking It with the Quarterback Episode 8

Episode 8 · 41 episodes · Eli Wells, Jace Carter, Diana Wade

Episode 8 recap

Eli nails a field goal at the stadium, and a recruiter promises him an NIL deal. Teammate Brody Kane watches in anger. In his room, Eli gets a phone call from the Athletics Department threatening suspension for missing practice. Eli asks an athletics receptionist to check security footage, but she refuses. Later, Diana Wade confronts Eli, targets Charlie's welfare checks, and slaps Eli in front of Jace.

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Episode 8 scene by scene

00:00: Recruiter Offers an NIL Deal
Eli kicks a successful field goal on the field. A scout in a suit takes notice and promises Eli an NIL contract. Teammate Brody Kane glares from the sideline, visibly angry over Eli's success.
00:28: Notice of Impending Suspension
Eli sits in his room when his phone rings. The caller from the Athletics Department claims that Eli skipped a mandatory team practice. They warn Eli that he now faces immediate suspension from the football program.
00:45: Dismissed at the Athletics Office
Eli heads to the Thornwood Athletics office to clear his name. He asks the receptionist at the desk to review campus security footage to verify his attendance. She scoffs at his request and rejects him as an unimportant walk-on.
01:10: Confrontation in the Parking Lot
Diana Wade ambushes Eli in the campus parking lot. She explicitly states she wants custody of Charlie only for monthly state benefit money. Diana then slaps Eli across the face while Jace observes the altercation from nearby.

Key lines from episode 8

“Footage is for players who matter. Take it up with Coach, walk-on.”
Athletics receptionist · The receptionist refuses to pull security video to verify Eli attended practice.

“Want him? He's a check. Every month the state cuts one in that brat's name, and I intend to cash it.”
Diana Wade · Diana tells Eli why she wants Charlie while arguing in the parking lot.

“Watch your mouth. I'll have that boy by the end of the month, and there's not a thing a busboy on a charity scholarship can do about it.”
Diana Wade · Diana threatens to take Charlie right before she slaps Eli across the face.

How episode 8 ends

The episode closes with Diana striking Eli across the face and vowing to seize custody of Charlie before the month ends. Jace watches the entire violent exchange from across the lot. Will Jace intervene to protect Eli, and can Eli overturn the false practice infraction threatening his roster spot?