PREVIOUSLY: Tory tells Bianca about when she was training at Cobra Kai, she tells how she gained Terry Silver's trust just to destroy him, after several years Brandon gets very rich and buys Cobra Kai and gives it to Tory as a gift, so she can work doing what she likes, meanwhile Bianca reminisces about her early days in the United States, she remembers that Laura was her only friend and that she was bullied by a popular girl named Melanie, one day she opens up to her uncle just when Brandon was at his house, Brandon then tells her about Cobra Kai, so Bianca went there but when she had to face her opponent she does nothing but run away, Tory kicks her out of the dojo, but Bianca decides to come back later, now she was determined to win, but this time she has a much tougher challenge, she has to face Tory herself and will only join Cobra Kai if she lands a hit on her, Bianca is very determined but is no match for a experienced fighter like Tory, she leaves the dojo disappointed, but Tory calls her and says that Bianca had passed the test and she was now in Cobra Kai, after a few months of training she takes revenge on the mean girl and beats her up (in the same way as Hawk did to that chubby guy whose name I don't remember), Tory then said Bianca is what she is because of her not Kyler, Bianca leaves still unsure what to do, later Robby shows up at Cobra Kai and invites Tory to dinner, she accepts but at the restaurant they meet Victor and his parents.
Tory was happy to be with Robby at that restaurant, but she was feeling a little uncomfortable being so close to the couple she had given her son to, so she tried to avoid communicating with him as much as possible, unfortunately for her, Robby didn't share that opinion.
Robby (talking to Victor's parents): Hi, nice to meet you (he sees Victor) hey I know you, you're the current male karate tournament champion, Victor Carter.
Victor: Yes, it's me.
Robby: I'm Robby Keene and that's my friend Tory, I've seen your fight, you're very skilled for your age (he looks at Victor's parents) you guys are so lucky to have a son like him.
Victor's Dad: Yeah, we're really lucky to have him in our lives.
Victor's Mom: And we already know Tory, we're old friends, aren't we Tory?
Oh great, they recognized her.
Tory: Yeah we... we've known each other for a long time, like 16 years.
Robby: I'm looking forward to seeing this kid in the tournament, I bet he'll be one of the best, maybe he'll even win for the second time in a row.
Victor's Dad: Actually Victor will not compete in the tournament.
Victor's Mom: Since what happened to him that day, we prefer that he stop doing karate and we also want to keep him away from Samantha.
Robby: Look, we just met and I have nothing to do with your lives, but I guarantee that wasn't Samantha's fault.
Tory: He's right, there's only one culprit, his name is Kyler Park, but don't worry, I already took care of him and my students were severely punished for what they did.
Victor's Mom: I'm glad to hear that, but I'm not sure we're ready to let him do karate again.
Robby: You know, I did karate when I was young and it was one of the best things that ever happened to me, karate is discipline, it's inner strength, it's confidence, it's lessons that you take for the rest of your life, he doesn't want to do karate just to learn cool moves, but to show the bullies that he is not afraid, he deserves this chance, to fight and to remain as champion.
At that moment Victor's parents realized that they were wrong to blame karate for everything that had happened, they realized that Victor was much happier when he started doing karate, so they made a decision.
Victor's Dad: Thanks for opening our eyes Mr. Keene, based on what you said, we'll think again about our son going back to karate.
Later Victor and his parents left.
Robby: They're pretty nice, but that kid deserves a chance to compete.
Tory: Robby, I have to tell you something.
Robby: What do you want to tell me?
Tory: Do you remember when we divorced... I mean, when you were talking to that woman and I got jealous?
Robby: Yes, please get straight to the point.
Tory: That same day I found out I was pregnant, but since we fought that day... what I mean is, that boy is our son.
Robby was disappointed at Tory for keeping this from him and for giving the boy as soon as he was born, even though she knew how much he wanted a child, but he controlled himself and let his reason speak louder than his heart.
Robby: Can I at least ask, why didn't you tell me?
Tory: I... right after that fight, I realized you were right, I even thought about apologizing, but my pride got on the way... Robby, I'm sorry.
Robby: It's okay, what's done is done, I'm sad that my son doesn't know me as a father, but I understand your side and I'm proud of you for telling me the truth.
He and Tory kiss.
The next day, Victor woke up and went to breakfast with his parents.
Victor's Dad: Good morning son.
Victor's Mom: Your dad and I have great news for you.
Victor: Really? what are you talking about?
Victor's Dad: After talking to Robby and Tory yesterday, we realized that we were wrong to blame karate for what happened to you.
Victor's Mom: So we decided that you can go back to karate and fight in the tournament, so are you ready to get back in action?
Victor was happy to hear what his parents said, but he wasn't feeling very comfortable, that night he had another nightmare about Jacob attacking him with a knife, so Victor got desperate.
Victor: No... I... gotta go.
Later, Kate arrived at the dojo and she was scared.
Hawk Jr.: Kate, what's the problem?
Kate: It's Victor, check out this message he sent me.
She shows her cell phone to the other students, and on it there was a message from Victor that said 'Dear friends, I'm sorry for telling you this, but I think that would be the only way, I can't go back to the dojo, don't even try to convince me, you wouldn't understand, of course I'll cheer for you in the tournament, but karate is a thing of my past, thank the senseis for everything they've done for me, but I just can't go on, I love you Kate'.
Vivian: What does that mean?
Laura: The only part I understood was that he gave up on karate.
Richard: It can't be, after he encouraged me to do karate he just gave up.
Hawk Jr.: We have to find him so he can clarify this story.
Samantha (arriving at that moment): Find who?
Kate: It's Victor, something happened to him.
Vivian: He said he wants to give up on karate.
Samantha: Don't worry, I'll find him.
Kate: I'll go with you.
Samantha: Okay, let's go then.
Richard: Wait, we're going too.
Samantha: Okay, this is more important than training, we have to find out where he is.
Hawk Jr.: If we split up, it will be easier to look for him.
They split up and start looking for Victor, after some time he is found by Richard and Demetri.
Richard: There you are.
Victor: Look man, if you're going to talk about karate then don't even start, I said I'm not coming back.
Richard: Okay, but at least explain me why.
Victor: You wouldn't understand.
Demetri: Does it have something to do with that Jacob boy?
Victor: I don't want to talk about that.
Demetri: I think I get it, look man, I know what it's like to be scared, in my last tournament I faced a guy who was much bigger than me and had simply defeated the three top fighters in the dojo, I was scared, but then my friends reminded me that they will always be by my side, same with your friends, they will always be with you.
Victor: I know that, but it's no use, I can't fight again, I just can't.
He leaves, some time later, everyone returns to the dojo.
Samantha: Did you find him?
Demetri: Yeah, Richard and I found him at the park, but he doesn't want to go back to the dojo.
Richard: He's scared of Jacob and refuses to fight again.
Laura: What do we do now? Kate, you're his girlfriend, I think...
Samantha: No, let me talk to him, does anyone know where he is?
Richard (looking at his cell phone): Well, it says here he's at the mall.
Samantha gets in the car and drives to the mall, where she finds Victor.
Samantha: Wait a minute, I just want to talk to you.
Victor: No, I'm not going back to the dojo.
Samantha: Alright, don't worry I just want to help you.
Victor: Sensei, you taught me many things, but with that you won't be able to help me.
Samantha: You're right, I won't be able to help you, not until you tell me what's going on, tell me the truth, what's happening?
Victor: I thought I was ready to go back, I thought everything was fine, but right on my first night out of the hospital I felt like something was wrong, but I thought I could handle it, but then I saw Jacob with the guys from Cobra Kai and I just froze, I was paralyzed and didn't know what to do, practically every night I have nightmares with him attacking and sometimes even killing me and my friends, I don't know if I'll be able to defend myself again (he starts to cry).
Samantha: Victor, I totally understand what you're going through.
Victor (calming down a little): You do?
Samantha: Of course, sometimes the scars we don't see are the ones that hurt the most, but now that I understand your problem I think I can help you, come with me.
She and Victor get in the car and go to that laser tag arena where Miyagi Do and Cobra Kai had a fight.
Samantha: Do you know this place?
Victor: Of course I do, I've been playing here since I was small, but what does that have to do with what I'm going through now?
Samantha: Remember when I said my first defeat was in the tournament finals against Tory? well that's not entirely true, my first defeat was here, the day I lost to fear.
Victor: What are you talking about?
Samantha: It all started with the school brawl, when Tory attacked me with a spike bracelet, even though I won that fight I didn't feel good, I felt guilty about what happened, just like I felt about what happened to you, after that fight the Cobra Kai students were making my friends' lives hell, I knew I had to do something, so I decided to do something that went against everything I had learned so far, I started training the Miyagi Do students and in that same day we attacked, me, Demetri and some friends faced Hawk and some other guys, everything seemed fine and we were winning smoothly, that is, until Tory showed up, when I heard her voice I just froze, I knew I had to fight, but I couldn't, while I was hiding, the Cobra Kai students beat up my friends who screamed desperately for my help, but I couldn't protect them, Demetri even had his arm broken and I had to watch all of that, I felt totally powerless.
Victor: Wow and what did you do to feel better?
Samantha: My dad gave me some advice, the same I'm going to give you now, it's ok to lose to the opponent, but you must not lose to fear, you're the only one who can get up when you're down, no one else can.
Victor: Thank you sensei Larusso, I'm feeling much better.
Samantha: No problem... by the way Victor, I don't know if I'm the best person to tell you this but...
Victor: Got it, you're going to tell me I'm adopted.
Samantha: Did you know?
Victor: Of course, it's been a while since I figured this out, I mean, I don't look anything like my parents, but whenever I ask my parents about my biological parents they get angry, but I always wanted to meet them.
Samantha: Okay then, I'll grant your wish.
Victor: Wait what? you know them?
Samantha: Wait and you'll see.
They get in the car and Samantha takes Victor to where Robby was living, when Robby opens the door, Victor is surprised.
Victor: Robby?
Robby: Hi Victor, what are you and Samantha doing here?
Samantha: From what I can see you already know each other Robby, I know it's going to be a little weird for you to hear this but Victor is your...
Robby: Yeah, I already know he's my son, Tory told me yesterday, Victor, I know this is kind of weird but I hope you're okay.
Victor: Yes, no problem, you are still a stranger to me, but I hope that with time we can get to know each other better.
Robby: I'm sorry I wasn't there during your life, that was the last thing I wanted, but I only found out I'm your father the day before you did, so...
Victor: No problem (he and Robby hug).
Robby: Look, I'm going to help Tory train the Cobra Kai students, but honestly, I'm going to cheer for you in the male tournament, well, you already won once, you were better than your old man.
Johnny: Robby, who are you talking to?
Robby: Dad, meet your grandson, Victor.
Victor: Johnny, good to see you again!
Johnny: I say the same but what do you mean grandson?
Samantha: Don't worry, I'll explain.
A few minutes later:
Johnny: Okay, I get it Victor, I liked you when I met you at the hospital, and now that I know you are my grandson I hope we can spend more time together, plus I'll be cheering for you at the tournament.
Victor: Thanks... grandpa... wait, if he's my dad, that means my mom is...
Samantha: Yes, it's Tory, we can talk to her if you want.
Victor: No thanks, I guess I still need some time before I talk to her, not because of what she's done, but because of who she trains.
Samantha: Okay then, I think we can go home now, but first I have a question, are you ready to go back to training?
Victor: Yes sensei.
Samantha takes Victor home, but he doesn't tell his parents about the fact that he met his biological father, later, Samantha returned home, but that night she receives an unexpected visit, it was Kate and her mother.
Kate: Sensei, I hate to ask you this, but we need help.
Yes, Victor is back, but now the question remains, is he 100%? And how will his parents react when they learn that he met his biological father without their consent? the next chapter will focus on Kate and Samantha's relationship, speaking of Kate, what do she and her mother want? what do you think will happen? Find out IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.
