Spectacular Things

Liz gets a second job working evenings as a server at an Italian restaurant called Primo Bistro. She gives part of her earnings to Mia when they catch up after her shift every night to thank Mia for taking care of Cricket and the household needs.

Cricket experiences the hardships of having a single mom and having to be more independent and responsible than her teammates. Her soccer coach teaches her to use visualization as a tool for success. At night, visualizing successful plays and saves turns into her visualizing the future she wants: a spot on the National Team, stadiums full of screaming fans, and Olympic gold medals.

Now a senior in high school, Mia meets with a local Yale alum as part of the school’s application process. She sees herself as an unlikely Ivy League candidate, thinking she’s nothing special compared to Cricket. Mia tells the alum her summer plans involve taking Cricket to all her soccer tournaments so Liz can work. The alum is impressed by Mia’s selflessness.