Backstage (2016) s01e20 Episode Script

- Previously - Da Bohème is going on the road and I'm going with.
Actually, I'm miserable on tour.
Throw away the guilt and the worry and do what YOU want.
I just took it to see where you got your samples, but you made them because you're DJ Diamondmind! Keep your voice down! I have a kidney thing.
A disease.
- Are you going to be OK? - I'm on a transplant list, so.
- Excuse me - Freeze! I just cleaned that.
- You missed a spot.
- You've been trying to distract me all day.
- Do you find me distracting? You're twisting my words around! (piano playing) You're still filming? Haven't gotten what I need yet.
You must be a pretty lousy filmmaker.
Or maybe you're a lousy dancer.
Say it again, Film Boy.
I'd love another kick at your camera.
Carly sure is making friends left, right and center.
Oh I missed you! It's been three whole minutes since the bell rang.
(distant voices) Not that I care, but why do we have to sneak around again? "Primas don't have time for boys.
" They'd kick me out if they found out I had a life outside of dance.
I saw what happened to Vanessa, and I am not making the same mistake.
So I'm not some "lousy filmmaker" you're embarrassed to be around? As long as I'm not some "lousy dancer" you're embarrassed of.
I really like him.
We still on for lunch? Wouldn't miss it, Suds.
My eyes are open but I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust I guess We're only feeling in the darkness Oh ah oh We just need a spark to light up the dark I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark to light up the dark I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark - Can you take a breath? - No! It's going to be fine.
Easy for you to say.
You're not the one who left their tour to come back here.
What if Durani throws me a curve ball? What if he makes me repeat the year? He won't.
- You don't know that.
- Sure I do.
Have I ever told you I'm a little psychic? This is serious! You belong at Keaton.
I know it.
Durani knows it.
You've got this.
Promise? I told you I'm psychic.
Alya? I'm ready for you.
I'll be right here when you're done.
Kick that fat back beat Beat, beat, beat Beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, beat Beat, beat, beat, beat Kick that fat beat (thumping beat) I've been killing myself to make each track on DJ Diamondmind's new album something totally original.
It's finally paying off.
(music ends) - Now that is a bangin' bass line! It really is.
Thanks for your help.
Um, I've been thinking Do I get any credit for it? Even I don't get a credit.
That's because you get to be DJ Diamondmind! I could put it - on my CV! - OK, I'll give you a shout-out in the liner notes.
You can't put that on a CV.
Fine.
You could be "Assistant Music Consultant.
" (loud exhale) (new song plays) Don't call me a girl Whoa, wait a minute.
Girl?! (music stops) Every track on this new album is something totally new and different.
- I know, but - Coming from a girl's perspective is this track's thing.
- You can't do that! - Why not? With this new bass line, it's my favorite track on the album.
Total single material.
- Kick, kick - Don't call me a girl Don't call me a girl Kick, kick Don't call me a girl (music stops) You can't make people think DJ Diamondmind is a girl! Nobody's gonna think Diamondmind's a girl just 'cause of one song.
Even if they did would it be so bad? But Diamindmind is a world-famous dude! Emphasis on the guy part of dude.
So what you're saying is that a world-famous DJ like Diamondmind couldn't possibly be a girl? - That's not what I'm saying.
- That's what I'm hearing.
- Kit - Why don't you find someone else to "consult.
" I can assure you, I've gotten everything done.
I did all my tutoring hours, and I completed every assignment while out on tour.
I took supervised tests.
I followed the outline Mr.
Park gave me to a T.
And if I've missed anything, Miles promised he'd make sure I'm totally caught up.
So am I allowed back at Keaton? Please say yes, please say yes! I am very happy for your success, Ms.
Kendrick, but I really don't want this school to be a revolving door.
I don't want that either! Promise! Last semester I felt like an outsider.
But while I was out on tour, I realized that this is the one place I actually felt like I belonged.
Keaton matters to me, Principal Durani.
I understand.
I was a dancer not too long ago.
The people here tend to feel like family.
Exactly! (Durani sighs) OK.
If you're willing to work, which I can see that you are, then you are more than welcome here at Keaton.
Thank you! Thank you so much! It won't be easy.
Coming back to an environment like this always has its complications.
Yes, sir.
That won't be a problem, sir.
Thank you, sir.
Then Sloane did a backflip off of a car.
It was crazy! Call it: Me joining the Streets, best decision ever.
- You promised you wouldn't dance.
- Don't worry.
I'm not doing backflips off of cars yet.
Watch it, you oaf! I can't believe Durani let him film the school's P.
R.
video.
I know he's kind of a jerk, but what's the big deal? What rock have you been under?! He's number one on TMK's list of biggest heartbreakers at Keaton.
There's no way Sasha knows Austin better than me.
Besides I did a "How compatible are you with your crush?" quiz and we scored five out of five.
- Is he really that bad? - When Austin broke up with Lindsay Hertzberger last month, she found out he didn't even know her name.
How do you forget a name like Lindsay Hertzberger? Obviously, girls are disposable to Austin.
But now that I think of it, Austin has only ever called me Suds! Suds! Out of the way! To Austin.
Thank you for this super-sweet picnic lunch.
Back at ya.
Wouldn't want to be here with anyone else.
I know that his birthday is August 17th, that he has two brothers, and that he has a weird fear of turtlenecks.
There's no way that he doesn't at least know my name right? So, I was thinking we should come up with an "us" name.
Like how Brad and Angelina have Brangelina.
Whose name do you think should go first? You should try saying them out loud first to see.
No offense, but I'm not doing that.
What do you think of the sandwiches? Mm they're delicious.
Hey, I found this quiz in a magazine.
I scored five out of five.
You're on.
I rock at quizzes.
So? How'd I do? - Five out of five.
- Boo-yah! The guy said it has antioxidants.
Wait, those are good, right? Still doesn't fix what you said.
I know.
I'm sorry, OK? Listen, I like a ton of awesome big-time female DJs, like Mary Jane Coles, Samantha Ronson, Harley Viera-Newton But all those DJs started out as girls.
Diamondmind didn't.
People just assumed I was a guy Yeah, and you let them! You can't change that now! Seriously regretting giving him that credit.
You set up expectations for your fans.
And the first rule of being a star these days is to not let down your fanbase.
My real fans will understand.
It's a great song.
It's subversive, attention-getting.
It's a perfect single.
And you'll figure out a way to make it all those things.
C'mon, just trust your musical consultant.
Assistant musical consultant.
No, no.
We need something more creative to impress Park.
So girl bands and boy bands? Bianca's idea.
She's gonna love having your star power in her band.
Bianca and I had a rocky first semester.
But it's not like we left on bad terms.
We need to be great to beat the boys.
And I know exactly how: Me hitting the high A flat at the end.
Aaah (clearing throat) Something I learned on tour: In tense situations, keep things professional.
Park assigned me to your group.
Have you guys picked out a song? Is there a supporting part I could sing, or? Better question: Why are you even showing your face - around here? - Excuse me? Millions of girls would have killed for the opportunity you got.
For instance, me.
And you just bailed.
It's a lot more complicated than that.
Nothing complicated about being a quitter.
That's gonna be your rep now.
You know that, right? And no one wants a quitter.
So anyway, back to what I was saying.
(thumping beat) Every change has made this song a million times more generic and boring! I thought we got somewhere Yeah, to my least favorite song.
No way this is my next single.
Every album has a few clunkers, right? There's gotta be a way to make the song super-original.
What about a new, crazy sample like a a crying baby, or maybe, um oh! A smashing watermelon! - Those are terrible ideas.
- Ouch.
OK, how about I get your point.
I do.
But sometimes you've got to go with your gut.
And my gut says this is the way to go.
I'm going to send my label the original track.
The way I had it.
(whoosh) Don't listen to Bianca.
She's a bully.
She's right.
I am a quitter.
Just join a different group.
And prove her right? You can't keep beating yourself up.
Why not? I might never have a career after this.
I gave up everything to come back here.
I just thought I'd feel like I belonged again.
There's only one person who can make you feel like you belong here.
You? You! But what if Bianca's right? What if with one decision, I've messed up my whole future? If there's anything I've learned, it's that you can't let one decision, or one illness, define you.
Now go show Bianca and those girls exactly why you got chosen for Da Bohème in the first place.
Come on.
This is the first time I've missed having a bestie to talk to.
I wish there was some way I could ask Vee for advice about Austin.
Or Sasha (beep) An "Ask TMK" request from Anonymous.
Subject: "Bad Boyfriend"? I like this already.
"Dear TMK.
"I thought me and this guy were totally awesome.
"But lately I'm worried I'm not important to him.
I'm not even sure he knows my name!" Keaton's biggest heartbreaker strikes again.
Who's the poor girl this time? "Every other part of our relationship is amazing, "and I'm super into him.
"But should I be, "if he doesn't even care enough to know my name? Help!" "Dear Anonymous.
Sorry to bear bad news, "but if this dude doesn't know your name, "he does not care about you.
You deserve better.
"In this humble blogger's advice, give 'Mr.
Know No Names' the boot ASAP!" (beep) (clicking) (whoosh) You guys think you can beat us? That's cute.
Oh, you're back? I'm surprised you haven't quit.
And I won't.
You guys need me.
Another thing I learned on tour? Sometimes people need added incentive.
As in the "A flat Bianca couldn't hit earlier" added incentive.
(playing piano) When all your fears begin to come true And everyone has turned their back on you Close your eyes and reach for the sky Yeah, you're breathless and you're weightless They can say all the things that they want And believe whatever they taunt They're not the mirror on your wall They didn't make you They can't break you This feeling that comes on It's all you ever wanted What keeps you moving forward Is knowing what you started The beating of the drum It's never gonna stop playing its rhythm for you And the beating of your heart It's only gonna start lifting you up on through No matter where you roam, this is your home And these doors are open for you The beating of your heart It's never gonna stop playing this rhythm for you (holding note continuously) (song ends) So, you still want me to find another group? Jax! Hey! Hey.
Listen, I'm sorry Water under the bridge.
Check this out.
"Assistant Musical Consultant: Jackson Gardner.
" You gave me the credit?! You earned it.
But you didn't even take my advice.
I know you were just trying to help.
I mean, I still think I made the right decision, but I'm honestly glad you were there to help challenge me.
But your record company backed you up? (dinging) I'm about to find out.
Just gotta make a few tweaks.
All part of the process.
- I can help, if you want - Nah, I got it.
"We feel the song is not on your brand.
Please keep working.
We're still looking for a single.
" I trusted my record company.
Too bad they don't trust me.
We need to talk.
Yeah, we do.
- You know my name! - Of course I do.
But I tried so hard to get you to say it on our lunch date.
I know.
You weren't exactly subtle.
Then why didn't you just say it? Because I don't want to play any games.
If you're not OK with that, I'll walk away now.
No! I mean I don't want to play any games either.
So are we good? Can't shake me that easily, Suds.
Carly and Austin? The biggest player in the school is dating Cee? (Sigh) I hope she doesn't get her heart broken.
Again.
(bell ringing) (sigh) Durani said coming back here would be complicated.
If that was complicated, you made it look easy.
I couldn't have done it without you.
It had nothing to do with me.
So is Keaton starting to feel like home again? Anywhere is home as long as I'm with you.
(cell ringing) Hi.
No, yeah.
Mom, I know.
Me too.
What is it? They found me a kidney donor.
That's great news.
Yeah.
My mom's coming right now.
They're prepping me for surgery for tomorrow.
But you don't have to be scared.
What was it you said to me this morning? - You got this.
- Promise? And I'll be right here when you're done.
When all your fears begin to come true And everyone has turned their back on you Close your eyes and reach for the sky, yeah You're breathless and you're weightless They c And believee things whatever they taunt They're not the mirror on your wall They didn't make you They can't break you