A few days after the previous chapter, Kenny was at school, he wanted to apologize to Lia for what he had done that day at the basketball game, but she wanted nothing to do with him.
Kenny: Lia, please, I just want to talk about what happened that day.
Lia: You mean, when you hit me?
Kenny: I didn't mean to hit you, I swear.
Lia: You weren't supposed to hit anyone, I... I don't even know who you are anymore.
She leaves, and Kenny tries to follow, but Anthony stops him.
Anthony: You heard her man, she said she doesn't want to talk to you.
Suddenly, Anthony hears voices he hasn't heard in a while, that's right, we're talking about his former friends.
Annoying friend 1: If I were you I would mind my own businesses, unlike you, now we really know karate.
Annoying friend 2: We are learning the way of the fist in Cobra Kai.
Yes, these are the students Kenny was referring to, but Anthony didn't look worried.
Anthony: I'm not afraid of you or him.
Later, Lia was alone in the library, but after some time, Anthony appears.
Anthony: Hi, I... hope you don't mind me showing up like this.
Lia: No, it's fine, by the way, thanks for defending me from Kenny.
Anthony: No problem, and I know you're still mad at me about what I did...
Lia: Can't say I'm not, I mean, you lied to the whole class.
Anthony: I made a big mistake, if I could go back I swear I would do everything different, I thought being popular was what I wanted, but I was wrong.
Lia: Really? so what did you want?
Anthony: ... You... Lia, I... I've been in love with you since I was 11, but I never had the courage to confess, so I figured if I got more popular, you'd want to date me... but I didn't realize one thing... you wanted someone to treat you like a person instead of just a girl, sorry I didn't notice sooner.
Lia: Anthony that... that was the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.
Anthony: Does that mean you accept my apology?
Lia: Does that answer your question?
She goes towards Anthony and kisses him, Anthony was very happy, he finally had what he wanted, what he didn't realize is that Kenny was there too, he had seen the whole scene, he didn't look happy at all.
Kenny: I'm gonna kill this guy.
That afternoon Robby and Johnny were talking, Robby had something he wanted to do but he wasn't sure how Johnny was going to react but it was something he really wanted to do now that his life was getting better.
Johnny: So you want to work with Daniel again?
Robby: Yeah, like, I know I started working with him just to make you angry, but I've found that... I really enjoy working with him, but, I'll understand if you don't want me to...
But Johnny wasn't angry, quite the opposite.
Johnny: I think it's great.
Robby: Really?
Johnny: Hell yeah, it's good that you figured out what to do with your life while you're still young, unlike me, so if you want to work with him, you have my support.
Robby: Thanks dad.
Robby and Johnny hug, but suddenly Johnny's cell phone starts ringing.
Johnny: Can you excuse me for a minute? I need to answer (he answers his cell, but we can't tell exactly who he's talking to) hello, so, about what we talked yesterday, are you in or not? ok, great, so tomorrow we'll do it, see you tomorrow then.
He hangs up his cell and goes back to talking to Robby.
Robby: Who was it?
Johnny: An old buddy of mine.
Robby: And what did he want?
Johnny: Me and few friends are going out tomorrow afternoon.
Robby: Okay.
Robby already understood where Johnny was going, he just didn't know who these friends Johnny mentioned were.
Meanwhile, Tory was at her house with Brandon, when someone knocked on the door, she goes to see and it was Mike Barnes.
Mike: Hi, I came to see how you guys were.
Tory: We're fine, thanks.
Brandon hears Mike's voice and goes to talk to him.
Brandon: Uncle Mike!
Mike: Good to see you Brandon, how are you?
Brandon: All right, I got an A on my math test.
Mike: Wow, you're so young and I bet you're already smarter than I am, so, since I'm here, how about we play soccer?
Brandon was happy to hear that, but Tory wasn't sure.
Tory: Look, I don't think it's a good idea...
Brandon: Please...
Tory: Okay, we can go.
Tory, Brandon and Mike go to the park, and Brandon has fun playing with his sister and 'Uncle Mike' as he called him, after that, just before they got home they stopped by the ice cream shop, and Mike bought them ice cream, after some time they return home, Brandon went to sleep and Tory started talking to Mike.
Tory: Wow, you're good with kids, you would have made a great dad.
Mike: I'm glad you think that, there's nothing I'd like more than to go back to the past and do the right thing with you and your mother, she was the only woman in my life that I ever loved.
Tory: Well... you've made mistakes, no doubt, but if she gets better and knows you're looking out for us I'm sure she'll forgive you.
Mike: I hope you're right, but if unfortunately she doesn't get better, I'll be happy to take care of you and Brandon like you deserve.
Tory: Thanks... well I guess I'll go to sleep now, tomorrow I have to get up early to take Brandon to school.
Mike: Well if you want I can take him to school, I can take you two, what do you think?
Tory: That... would be great, thanks...
Mike: No need to thank me, that's what parents do.
Tory went to her room, she started to think about what had been going on the last few days, since Mike confessed that he was her father he's been coming to her house to check on her and Brandon every day, plus he really cared about Brandon, even though he wasn't his son, Tory felt good that after so long she had someone else in her life, and even though it was hard for her to admit, maybe Mike Barnes was really sorry and really wanted to do things right.
However, as we all know, life gives, but it also takes, Tory saw a message from an unknown number on her cell phone, but when she saw the picture of the person she knew exactly who it was, Amanda Larusso.
Amanda (in an audio message): Hi, it's Amanda, I know it's been a while since this happened, but I had to talk about it with you, I heard you and my daughter fought again, and from what I've heard three of your friends attacked my son, and when his friends showed up to help him one of your friends broke Eli's leg, who knows what would have happened to them if Samantha hadn't shown up. You already have your tournament, so why are you attacking them again? I think I was wrong about you, well... It's a shame you know, throwing your future away after someone worked so hard to save it.
Tory was a little sad to hear that, Amanda had done a lot for her despite being the mother of her biggest rival, but she knew that this was the best way to take down Cobra Kai, it was something she really had to do.
The next day, Robby went to Larusso Auto to talk to Daniel about getting his job back.
Daniel: Wait, you want your job back?
Robby: Yeah, last time, I know I screwed everything up, but I was really angry and... what I mean is, I always enjoyed working with you, I mean, you've always been great to me... well, except for Louie, but...
At this moment, Daniel smiles.
Daniel: Robby I... would be a pleasure to have you back.
Robby: Really?
Daniel: Of course, I was never mad at you, deep down I just wanted you to come back, and I also felt bad for letting you down, what I mean is...welcome back.
Robby: Thanks.
It was hard to say who was happier after this, Daniel or Robby, now Robby has returned to work at Larusso Auto, and this time it wasn't just to make Johnny angry, it was because he really wanted to do something with his life, and this time, even Johnny was happy for him.
Speaking of Johnny, he was waiting in front of his apartment, when his old friends Jimmy and Bobby arrived, Johnny was happy to see them again and they greeted each other.
Jimmy: Hey Johnny, where did you say you were taking us?
Johnny: You'll find out soon, get in the car.
They get in the car, still a little curious, but when they arrive at the police station, there was someone else waiting for them, it was Chozen.
Chozen: Johnny-San, I'm here.
Johnny: Thanks for coming, since you're so good at leaving the past behind, I think you might as well have a chat with this guy.
Bobby: Hey, who's the Japanese guy?
Johnny: Jimmy, Bobby, this is Chozen Toguchi, a friend of mine, Chozen, this are Jimmy and Bobby, they've been my friends since the time Daniel and I met, and now we're about to see our former sensei again, John Kreese .
Jimmy and Bobby didn't like to hear Johnny say he brought them to visit Kreese, but Johnny soon explained to them what was going on.
Johnny: I agree he's far from being the best sensei, but none of us can deny how important he was to us when we were young, and now, he's been wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, and I'm sure that he has some things to say to you.
Bobby: Well, God teaches us to forgive, and Johnny is right, if it weren't for Kreese our lives would be completely different.
Jimmy: You're right.
Johnny's friends were coming in, but just before they went to see Kreese, Chozen asked Johnny a question.
Chozen: Johnny-San, can you explain to me again why you wanted me to come with you?
Johnny: Look, I know you have nothing to do with this, but I've seen how good you are at leaving the past behind, much better than me actually, and this guy and Daniel and I had some issues with him.
Chozen: What kind of problems?
Johnny: Karate-related Problems, the truth is that Terry Silver was not the guy who reopened Cobra Kai, it was me, it all started when I saved Miguel who was being beaten by that Chinese guy... I think his name is Kyler, so he saw me facing those guys and asked me to teach him to fight so he could defend himself, after that a lot happened, after a while Kreese came back, and I agreed to let him help train my students, but he stole my dojo and that's why I created Eagle Fang.
Chozen: From what I see this man has done you a lot of harm, but you still care about him, Chozen admires that.
Johnny: It's like I told my friends, he's far from the best sensei, but the fact is, he's always cared not only about me, but Robby and that Tory girl, and I think it would be nice if you talk to him, and convince him that this fight with Daniel is not worth it.
Chozen: All right, I will try.
Johnny, Jimmy and Bobby were there when Kreese showed up to see them.
Kreese: Johnny, good to see you again and... Jimmy, Bobby, you came too.
Jimmy: Of course, since Johnny told us what happened we had to come see you.
Bobby: I'm sorry about what happened, I'll pray you get released soon.
Kreese: Thanks, but it's not necessary, I deserve it, after being such a bad sensei to you guys... I'm sorry for making you guys fight dirty, and for making you (Bobby) hurt Daniel's leg that time...
Then something unexpected happens, Kreese starts crying in front of his former students.
Jimmy: Hey, don't worry about that, sensei, I had my problems with you, I have to admit, but Johnny here made me see that you were important in our lives, all of us, mine, Bobby's, Johnny's and our friend Tommy's.
Bobby: He's not here, but I'm sure he's watching us from above, well what Jimmy means is, we forgive you, the three of us.
Johnny: That's right.
Kreese: That means a lot to me...
Jimmy: Look, Bobby and I have to go now, but Johnny can stay here and talk to you a little longer.
Jimmy and Bobby leave, but Johnny is still there.
Johnny: Actually, I brought someone else to talk to you.
Chozen approaches, and Kreese doesn't recognize him.
Chozen: John Kreese, I imagine.
Kreese: Yeah it's me, who are you?
Chozen: I am Chozen Toguchi, I'm here to face Terry Silver.
Kreese: Interesting, tell me more.
Chozen: Me, Johnny-San and Daniel-San created a dojo to fight him.
Kreese looked disappointed to hear this.
Kreese: What? Johnny, how could you team up with someone like Daniel?
Chozen: Explain to me, why do you have so much problems with Daniel-San?
Kreese: Why do I have problems with him you ask? you have no idea how it felt to see my favorite student completely shaken after being beaten up by that old man, i knew this would traumatize him forever, this added to his defeat in the tournament, he had a potential that I had never seen before But he wasted it, he became soft, he taught his students to show mercy.
Chozen: Chozen understands, you care about your students, but sometimes it's necessary to leave the past behind, trust me, I've been there, my uncle had issues with Mr. Miyagi, it almost ended his life, and mine, I was also mad at Daniel-San since he defeated me when we were young, it almost ended my life, Chozen understands that you think your way it's the only way, but you have to let your students create their own way, that's what a sensei does.
Kreese: I... I never thought about that...
Chozen: See? you and Daniel-San aren't so different after all, but those who think their way is the only one are destined to fail from the start.
Kreese: Thanks for opening my eyes Chozen, anyway I hope you guys win... one more thing, there's this girl Tory, she was a student at my dojo, and I'm afraid Silver will do something to her...
Chozen: Chozen promises to take care of her, and don't worry about Silver, Chozen has his eye on him too.
Chozen and Kreese respectfully say goodbye, and Chozen leaves with Johnny.
At the same time, the Cobra Kai students were training, and after that, Mike Barnes said that he would spend some time with Tory and Brandon, so she waited a few more time at the dojo to leave with him, but when they were getting ready to leave, Silver appeared.
Silver: Sensei Barnes, can you come to my office for a minute?
Mike: Yes sensei Silver, wait here Tory, I'll be right back.
Tory: Okay...
Mike enters Silver's office and they start talking, however, after a while, Tory hears her name being mentioned by Silver, so she decides to get closer to hear what they were talking about...
Yes, this chapter ends here, as we can see, Kreese has finally apologized to his former students, but what will happen to Tory now? what are Silver and Mike talking about? it can't be anything good, besides the students of Cobra Kai have plans for their enemies, what are they planning? what do you think will happen? Find out IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.