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.
Prior to departing, he restores Steve as coach and absolves him of his unscrupulous actions, which were motivated by his love for his child. The film concludes with Carole, accompanied by Alice, walking away from Steve, suggesting that Steve and Alice will marry and the three would be together as a family.