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UNIT 12 DEAN’S CHALLENGE ⅠStory Synopsis: Nick goes to see Coach Haskins to tell him about Dean and Jackie’s plot to frame him. Coach Haskins asks Nick if he has any proof and tells him that the Soccer Federation wants to suspend him. As he is leaving the office, Nick runs into Dean. Nick reveals that he knows all about the fake endorsement deal. Dean challenges Nick to prove that he’s involved. VIDEO LISTENING 1 Nick: Oh, good, you are here. Coach, I’ve been trying to speak to you since last night. This whole scandal is because … Coach: Nick, Nick, we’ve been working together for four years now. You’re my best player, and frankly, Nick, I feel like we’re family. Nick: Thanks, Coach. Me, too. Coach: I’m sorry. I didn’t know you’ve been having money problems. Nick: No, I haven’t! I hope you don’t believe those lies about me. Trust me, Coach. I have not let you down. Coach: Well, why don’t you clear this whole thing up for me, then? Nick: I would love to! The truth is, it’s Dean. I know it’s him. Coach: Dean? Who are you talking about? Dean Bishop? Nick: Yes. Dean Bishop. His sister is involved, too. They somehow made a phony tape. His sister gave me fifty thousand dollars for a fake endorsement. Coach: And you’re saying they made it look like a bribe for sitting out the qualifying game? Nick: Exactly. Coach: But Dean? And his sister? This is hard to believe. Why would Dean do this to you? Nick: Just think about it. Dean is a great player, but he’s always in my shadow. He wants you to kick me off the team so that he can be the star. Coach: Wow! I don’t know what to say. This is incredible. I hate to have to ask, but … do you have proof? Nick: Not yet. But I’ve been working with Talia Santos at Newsline for the past day or two. I’m hoping she can help. Coach: It may be too late. The Soccer Federation has been calling me for the past two days. They want to suspend you. Nick: But what about Dean Bishop? Coach: He’s going to play in the qualifying match. Next to you, h