Before leaving, he reinstates Steve as coach and forgives him his unscrupulous behavior as it was done out of love for his child. The film ends with Carole, accompanied by Alice, walking away from Steve, with the implication that Steve and Alice will wed and the three would be together as a family.
As he was leaving, he chose to rehire Steve as coach and forgive him for his immoral actions, motivated by his love for their child. The movie ends with Carole, accompanied by Alice, walking away from Steve, implying that Steve and Alice will get married and the three would form a family unit.