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Jamie stands beside Robby as the group of captains huddled together for pictures. The camera shutter clicks before the photographer looks to them again, "Now, everybody smile and say, "Barcelona." One, two, three."

"Barcelona." The teens say

"Louder. Barcelona!"

"Barcelona!"

"Sexy. Everybody..."

"Really going out of their way to let us know how special the captains are." Hawk says

"Yeah, I'm getting that." Miguel sighs

"It seems like everyone already knows each other." Devon says before turning at the sound of shouting. A few teens from other teams continue arguing as she turns back, "It's not exactly friendly either."

"Maybe it's like prison." Demetri says as they turn to him, "Just punch the toughest guy square in the jaw on day one."

"Hm." Sienna hums as she leans on Hawk

"Yeah, there are a lot of tough guys." Priscilla says

"Smile. More." The photographer says. Jamie becomes increasingly agitated at the idea of being squeezed between people, "All right, show me the tongue. One, two, three. Sexier."

The camera flashes before he bends down, "And one more. You there in the back, smile. Show some emotion."

"Okay, let's get one more." He tries, but Tory walks off, "Okay, never mind. We're done."

Jamie sighs gratefully as she walks over to the others, "If I have to take another picture, I'm gonna lose my mind."

"You look cute if that makes a difference." Sienna says

"It doesn't, but thank you."

Sienna smiles and winks before turning her attention back to Hawk. Jamie looks up to Miguel who smiles down softly at her. His hand comes up and tucks a piece of hair behind her ear as she sighs in content, "You okay?"

"Yeah. We've been here all of 10 seconds and I'm exhausted."

Miguel chuckles as he wraps his arm around her shoulder pulling her closer. The teens turn as Robby rushes past them after Tory. Jamie looks up to Miguel as the boy sighs and his jaw tightens.

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The teens walk further through the exhibit. Mindlessly following the chants coming from another room, "Vlad, Vlad, Vlad, Vlad, Vlad, Vlad!"

"What the hell is this?" Hawk asks

"Vlad, Vlad, Vlad, Vlad!" The teens cheer before he kicks at the wall leaving a mark. He grunts as Kwon claps conscendingly.

"Not even close. No one beats mine." He says before looking over to Miyagi Do, "Team USA. Everyone knows America's best at everything, right?"

"Let's see! Let's see! USA! USA!" He chants as the crowd joins, "USA! USA! Come on! USA! Are you scared? Come on! USA! USA! USA!"

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The teens watch as Hawk colors the tip of his shoe with a piece of chalk. The boy quickly submitted to the peer pressure from Kwon.

"This isn't a good idea." Miguel says

"Hey, toughest guy in prison, right?" Hawk shrugs, "You said that."

"No. No, I didn't say that. I don't agree with that idea at all." Miguel frowns

"You know what? This is dumb." Devon says before walking off

"I said that." Demetri says

"Whatever." Hawk says

"Yo." Another member from Cobra Kai calls out, "Are you really the best your dojo has to offer?"

"I'm tough enough to kick your punk ass."

"Please, you are not even captain." Kwon says, "Where is he?"

"I'm right here." Robby says, "Come on, guys. We're leaving."

As the teens turn away, Kwon steps up, "You always walk away from challenge? Or is it because girlfriend is on our team?"

When Robby turns to glare at Kwon, Miguel steps up, "Robby."

"Hey. You got this." Hawk says holding the chalk out, "Show 'em what's up."

Robby takes the chalk, "What, I gotta kick above that line?"

"What, too easy for you?" Kwon says, "Okay, let's make bet, then. You kick, then I kick. You win, you get my room. I win, I get your room."

"You're on." Robby says shaking his head

"Miguel, this is a really bad idea." Jamie whispers to him as Robby turns back to them

"Robby." Miguel tries

"Dude, you're gambling our rooms away? Isn't that, like, a team decision?" Demetri says

"I'm not gambling. I'm getting us an extra room." Robby says before bending down to mark his show

"That's gambling. He's gambling." Demetri says

Whether it was because she was on edge from her dad or her nerves getting the best of her, Jamie didn't know. But she knew she didn't want to watch Robby become a pawn in whatever game Cobra Kai was playing. So, as the others watched Robby and Demetri, Jamie took the time to walk out.

As Robby stood back up, Miguel sighed. When he turned to his right to find Jamie, he frowned. His head whipping around to look for her, "Jamie?"

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Jamie's steps are slow as she makes her way into the aquarium. Her eyes wandering around catching the different fish swimming around different rocks. As she turns again, her eyes land on Tory and Devon. The two sitting next to each other in their own conversation.

"Devon." Jamie says. When the girl turns to her, Jamie simply nods her head toward the exit. Tory nods to Devon as the girl stands. When Devon passes Jamie, the older teen turns to follow her.

"Jamie, wait." Tory calls out as she stands. Jamie turns and nods to Devon before walking back over to Tory, "I'm not gonna say that I'm sorry. I... I didn't want things to be like this."

Jamie looks to her side, "I don't know what it's like to lose a parent. I know you made your decision under pressure. Honestly, the only reason I'm so hurt is because..." Jamie pauses as she looks Tory in the eyes, "I thought we were friends again. I would have helped you. I mean, I went after you when you ran out because I care about you, Tory. I just wish you would have come to me, or to Robby even."

"Yeah, I did. I went to Robby when Kreese first came to me." Tory says. Jamie's brows furrow as Tory continues, "But I had to make this decision on my own, knowing what it would mean to him, to you, to everyone."

"If you wanna own this choice, then I can respect that, even if I disagree with it. Which I do." Jamie says, "But just know that when we meet on the mat, whenever that is, I won't hesitate."

"Maybe it won't come to that."

"It will." Jamie nods before turning away

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"Okay, just give it a good running start." Demetri says

"That Russian guy that went before you jumped way too early. The physics behind..." Hawk starts

"I'm telling him. I know the physics. I'm going to a school world-renowned for it."

"My God." Sienna mutters

"Maybe you've heard of it."

"Sure. "I'm going to MIT." I get it." Hawk mocks

"Hey, guys, please. Will you quit it?" Miguel says

"Come on." Robby says, "I got this."

Robby runs and spins while jumping and kicking his foot out. His shoe marking a line a few inches above the line Kwon previously left. The crowd gasping as he lands. Robby walks back over to the others as Kwon takes his jacket off. He turns to them and smiles before jumping up and kicking his foot out. His shoe marking inches higher than Robby's.

"No way." Demetri says as the crowd gasps

Robby sighs before taking the card in his pocket and the one from Demetri and handing them over to Kwon. Kwon smirks, "Don't worry. I leave your bags in the hall."

The crowd laughs as Kwon turns to them, "Cobra Kai! Cobra Kai! Cobra Kai! Cobra Kai!"

Sienna turning toward Hawk who she could tell was more than annoyed. Her brows raising as she becomes a bit more grateful for her own room.

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