Backstage (2016) s01e27 Episode Script
Fallout
- Previously - Nobody's gonna find out, 'cause nobody's gonna tell.
The secret dies with us.
You're on the shortlist for Juilliard's summer program.
Even though blogging is my second life, I wanna show you how much I wanna dance with you guys.
I deserve to be treated with respect, and I'd rather be by myself than be with someone like you.
- Whoa.
- Do you really want him to find out about our chemistry? He threatened to tell Miles that something happened between us.
- Did it? - No! - Austin's gotta go.
- Who are you, shrimp? What do you think you're doing? (camera shutters clicking) (murmurs) (groaning) 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 whoa oh We just need a spark oh oh to light up the dark oh oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark oh oh to light up the dark oh oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark What up, homie? Cool, cool.
It's a dap-free day, huh? Alright, well, let's get going on these tunes, K to the I to the T.
Mm-hmm.
(texting sound) (beeping all around) Whoa! Denzel pushed Austin? Looks like he hit his head pretty badly.
Wait, how'd you end up on the ground? Can we just focus on the assignment? Wait, did this just happen? Are you okay? - I don't wanna talk about it! - Kit Dunn, come to the office.
Kit Dunn, come to the office.
(beeping) "I'm sorry.
" From Austin Blue in green We're the colors in between All the things I've said Are all the things you've seen Sand in slate Oh you were worth the wait All the lives I've lived Have led me to your face Sea in sky Break all the rules or live a lie Teach me all you know My eyes are open wide Are you okay? Not really.
I was hoping you could distract me.
Do you wanna talk about it? You heard what happened in the quad? - With Austin? - What happened? He smacked his head on the concrete.
Denzel pushed him.
Hard.
- The kid with the suspenders? - Yeah, Denzel.
I feel terrible I kinda forced him to confront Austin.
Why? Alya, what happened? We Austin was bullying people.
- People? Or you? - Me too.
- What did he do? - He just He got he got weird.
I tried to quit the music video and he threatened to tell you that we - You what? - Nothing.
It doesn't matter.
- Is there something going on? - No! - I'm not blind, Alya.
I've seen you two together.
I thought we went over this.
There's nothing going on between us.
I'm trying to open up to you here.
Yeah, well, don't do me any favors.
This Austin-Denzel thing is crazy.
It would have been prime TMK material.
I'd keep that sentiment to yourself.
- You okay? - Why wouldn't I be? Because the guy who just broke up with her is a jerk and has a concussion? But I don't want to bring it up if she's not ready to talk.
All right, dancers.
Wake up, let's go.
For your final exams, you'll be creating and performing duets that tell a clear emotional story.
You may use props and costumes to tell that story.
Start with a theme and then work inwards.
This will require ultimate focus.
Jenna, you're with Sasha.
Tina, you're with Frank.
Carly, you're with Vanessa Maybe this will help her forget about Austin.
It'll be just like old times.
Final exams! Are you excited? I guess.
I have lots of ideas for themes and stuff.
How about you? I haven't really thought about it.
I feel really bad for Carly, but these exams are a big deal.
I need to cheer her up.
Quick.
It's gonna be great.
The video has Denzel attacking Austin and you on the ground.
Did Denzel push you, too? No! Austin pushed me! He's the one that started all of this.
He's also in the emergency room undergoing concussion protocol.
Mm-hmm.
Look, I know you want to help your friend, Kit.
But I need to know the truth and Austin won't tell me what happened.
I'm telling you the truth.
I need Denzel's side, and no one can find him.
Do you know where he is? The longer he stays hidden, the more trouble he's gonna be in.
All I can think about is the moment that Austin hit his head.
What he did to me, to Denzel, and Scarlett it wasn't cool.
But what kind of a person am I if I don't text him back to see if he's okay? Hey.
I'm sorry about before.
I know this is a hard day for you.
Yeah it is.
Thanks.
Why is Austin texting you? - He's sorry.
I think he feels guilty.
- He should.
And you shouldn't be texting him.
I texted him to see if he was okay.
He's a bad dude, Alya.
Stay away from him.
You can't tell me who to talk to.
- I'm your boyfriend.
- So? I've heard things about him on TMK.
He's manipulative, controlling - Who's being controlling right now? - You need to hear me out Hear you out? I can't even look at you.
- These skirts were a good idea.
- Agreed.
- You know what we haven't done in a while? - What? I'm sorry I've been so weird today.
I know you're worried about Austin, but he'll be fine.
I don't care about Austin.
I feel like a fool, Vee.
How did I not see the real him? Austin's charm fooled a lot of people.
Not you! Not Sasha.
I shouldn't have ignored your advice.
And I've never ignored your advice on important issues? You know, like ankles.
I just feel a little broken in the romance department.
Austin even Sasha.
The same Sasha who just kissed me? Carly can never find out about that.
I know how you feel.
I feel a little broken in the dance department.
- C'mon, you're so much better now! - My ankle is.
But I've missed so much.
Lessons, rehearsals, the scout from Juilliard.
I was really hoping to go to their summer program this year.
The same summer program that just shortlisted me.
There's no reason to tell Vee about that yet.
You'll catch up.
Don't worry.
This final exam is huge for me.
We have to do something that will blow Hell on Wheels away.
Then it's a good thing we got partnered up together.
You know what? As messed up as that sprinkler thing was, I'm glad it brought us back together.
Me too.
I missed this.
I missed us.
- There you are! - Have you seen Denzel? - No.
Are you okay? I saw the video.
Everyone saw the video.
People said Austin kicked you to the ground.
People are so dramatic.
He didn't kick me.
He shoved me.
- I'll kick him.
- I'm fine.
- Durani's - I need to find Denzel.
- Durani's on his way.
Mom's gonna pick us up.
We can all Scarlett, you're not listening to me! I'm not going anywhere until I find Denzel.
Will you help me? Yes.
Of course I will.
Color me terrified Color me proud Color me anxious To say it out loud Color me gratified Color me fine Color me happy as long as you're mine Might have to change those lyrics.
Are you okay? Just disappointed, I guess.
Miles and I aren't doing so great.
I heard.
What am I supposed to do? I can't date someone that doesn't trust me.
He thinks he's looking out for you.
He just went about it wrong.
- Way wrong.
- For sure.
But the boy cares about you.
You should've seen how grumpy he was when you were away.
That doesn't excuse him telling me who I can and can't talk to.
Of course not.
But Miles isn't perfect, and neither are you.
Listen, it takes courage to ride out the tough times.
Look how long it took Jax and I to figure it out.
With Miles and I, it feels like I don't know like things were easier before we got together.
Relationships are complicated.
I guess you have to decide Is Miles worth it? Denzel? Denzel! Where is he? Denzel! Denzel! There you are! We were so worried about you! What is the matter with you? What were you thinking? You could have hurt someone You DID hurt someone! Do you know how much trouble you're in? I'm sorry! I saw you on the ground.
I got scared! Something snapped.
Tell it to Durani.
He wants to see you in his office.
C'mon, Kit, you've never been afraid of anything? - Yes! That was amazing.
- Agreed.
But I feel like it's missing something.
It needs more Story.
Exactly.
See? Like old times! Helsweel said to pick a theme and then work inwards.
What's something that matters to us? Well, what have you been (texting sound) Uh Everything okay? No.
Everything's not okay.
Someone knows Sasha kissed me.
It's fine.
- We really should use a slow song.
- It's a hip-hop dance.
I'm just saying.
- Do you wanna run it again? - Just a second.
Can I talk to you for a second? (both): Yes.
Oh I'll go get water.
Someone knows about the kiss.
- You told Carly? - No! Look.
"Secrets have a way of getting out.
" O.
M.
D.
G.
Oh my dance gods.
- I got one too.
- Okay.
This is creeping me out.
Who else knows? Do you think it's Carly? She's still upset that I well, I didn't like her back.
No.
It can't be Carly.
She just thanked me for being a good friend.
- I think we need to tell her about the kiss.
- What?! Why would you say that? - Look at what happens when you keep secrets! - Carly's hurting.
The expression is, don't kick someone when they're down.
Don't you want her to find out from people she loves? Instead of some anonymous text terrorist? Who would do this, Sasha? Who would want to hurt us like this? It could be anyone.
They could be watching us right now.
Guys! Guys, I just got the weirdest text.
Sasha and I got the same text! Do you think someone knows about the sprinklers? The text isn't about the kiss.
Wait, someone knows about the sprinklers? Why didn't I get a text? I'm part of the secret too.
All these secrets are ruining our lives.
I feel sick to my stomach.
Helsweel needs to see something by the end of the day, and we have nothing.
You know what Helsweel would say- Channel the emotion into the dance.
- Hey.
- I thought you hated me.
I could never hate you.
I'm sorry I yelled.
What you did took courage.
But you said- - I was mad at myself for not standing up to Austin.
I was scared, too.
My whole life, my brothers have picked on me.
In grade school, I swore that I would never be like one of those people.
You're not one of those people.
- This whole school must think I'm a monster.
- You're not a monster! You're a good guy who sticks up for his friends.
And you stuck up for my sister.
But I didn't do the same for you.
It's true.
He didn't.
He fired me from the music video.
But honestly it doesn't matter anymore.
- Right now, we need to talk to Durani.
- We? Yes, we.
We got you.
- Hey, Denzel! - What are you doing? - I got you, D.
- Alya! I'm ready to talk.
So I hate jealousy.
But I care about you.
You think I don't trust you, but it's not about you.
It's about - Austin? - No.
I mean, yeah, but My parents split up last year because they didn't trust each other.
And I don't want that to be us.
I didn't know.
I get it.
You were trying to look out for me.
- But, Miles - I know.
I went about it wrong.
I shouldn't tell you who to text.
It's not my place.
So, what now? I promise to trust you.
And I promise to be honest with you.
Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Worms have a way of escaping the can Things will come out in the end Cover your mouth with a trustworthy hand And turn foe into friend These distractions have been just a test All the walls that we build to protect Came crashing down while you slept Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Dance you right into the ground Dance you right into the ground It's not a bad start.
It's not a bad start at all.
But how will it end?
The secret dies with us.
You're on the shortlist for Juilliard's summer program.
Even though blogging is my second life, I wanna show you how much I wanna dance with you guys.
I deserve to be treated with respect, and I'd rather be by myself than be with someone like you.
- Whoa.
- Do you really want him to find out about our chemistry? He threatened to tell Miles that something happened between us.
- Did it? - No! - Austin's gotta go.
- Who are you, shrimp? What do you think you're doing? (camera shutters clicking) (murmurs) (groaning) 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 whoa oh We just need a spark oh oh to light up the dark oh oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark oh oh to light up the dark oh oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark What up, homie? Cool, cool.
It's a dap-free day, huh? Alright, well, let's get going on these tunes, K to the I to the T.
Mm-hmm.
(texting sound) (beeping all around) Whoa! Denzel pushed Austin? Looks like he hit his head pretty badly.
Wait, how'd you end up on the ground? Can we just focus on the assignment? Wait, did this just happen? Are you okay? - I don't wanna talk about it! - Kit Dunn, come to the office.
Kit Dunn, come to the office.
(beeping) "I'm sorry.
" From Austin Blue in green We're the colors in between All the things I've said Are all the things you've seen Sand in slate Oh you were worth the wait All the lives I've lived Have led me to your face Sea in sky Break all the rules or live a lie Teach me all you know My eyes are open wide Are you okay? Not really.
I was hoping you could distract me.
Do you wanna talk about it? You heard what happened in the quad? - With Austin? - What happened? He smacked his head on the concrete.
Denzel pushed him.
Hard.
- The kid with the suspenders? - Yeah, Denzel.
I feel terrible I kinda forced him to confront Austin.
Why? Alya, what happened? We Austin was bullying people.
- People? Or you? - Me too.
- What did he do? - He just He got he got weird.
I tried to quit the music video and he threatened to tell you that we - You what? - Nothing.
It doesn't matter.
- Is there something going on? - No! - I'm not blind, Alya.
I've seen you two together.
I thought we went over this.
There's nothing going on between us.
I'm trying to open up to you here.
Yeah, well, don't do me any favors.
This Austin-Denzel thing is crazy.
It would have been prime TMK material.
I'd keep that sentiment to yourself.
- You okay? - Why wouldn't I be? Because the guy who just broke up with her is a jerk and has a concussion? But I don't want to bring it up if she's not ready to talk.
All right, dancers.
Wake up, let's go.
For your final exams, you'll be creating and performing duets that tell a clear emotional story.
You may use props and costumes to tell that story.
Start with a theme and then work inwards.
This will require ultimate focus.
Jenna, you're with Sasha.
Tina, you're with Frank.
Carly, you're with Vanessa Maybe this will help her forget about Austin.
It'll be just like old times.
Final exams! Are you excited? I guess.
I have lots of ideas for themes and stuff.
How about you? I haven't really thought about it.
I feel really bad for Carly, but these exams are a big deal.
I need to cheer her up.
Quick.
It's gonna be great.
The video has Denzel attacking Austin and you on the ground.
Did Denzel push you, too? No! Austin pushed me! He's the one that started all of this.
He's also in the emergency room undergoing concussion protocol.
Mm-hmm.
Look, I know you want to help your friend, Kit.
But I need to know the truth and Austin won't tell me what happened.
I'm telling you the truth.
I need Denzel's side, and no one can find him.
Do you know where he is? The longer he stays hidden, the more trouble he's gonna be in.
All I can think about is the moment that Austin hit his head.
What he did to me, to Denzel, and Scarlett it wasn't cool.
But what kind of a person am I if I don't text him back to see if he's okay? Hey.
I'm sorry about before.
I know this is a hard day for you.
Yeah it is.
Thanks.
Why is Austin texting you? - He's sorry.
I think he feels guilty.
- He should.
And you shouldn't be texting him.
I texted him to see if he was okay.
He's a bad dude, Alya.
Stay away from him.
You can't tell me who to talk to.
- I'm your boyfriend.
- So? I've heard things about him on TMK.
He's manipulative, controlling - Who's being controlling right now? - You need to hear me out Hear you out? I can't even look at you.
- These skirts were a good idea.
- Agreed.
- You know what we haven't done in a while? - What? I'm sorry I've been so weird today.
I know you're worried about Austin, but he'll be fine.
I don't care about Austin.
I feel like a fool, Vee.
How did I not see the real him? Austin's charm fooled a lot of people.
Not you! Not Sasha.
I shouldn't have ignored your advice.
And I've never ignored your advice on important issues? You know, like ankles.
I just feel a little broken in the romance department.
Austin even Sasha.
The same Sasha who just kissed me? Carly can never find out about that.
I know how you feel.
I feel a little broken in the dance department.
- C'mon, you're so much better now! - My ankle is.
But I've missed so much.
Lessons, rehearsals, the scout from Juilliard.
I was really hoping to go to their summer program this year.
The same summer program that just shortlisted me.
There's no reason to tell Vee about that yet.
You'll catch up.
Don't worry.
This final exam is huge for me.
We have to do something that will blow Hell on Wheels away.
Then it's a good thing we got partnered up together.
You know what? As messed up as that sprinkler thing was, I'm glad it brought us back together.
Me too.
I missed this.
I missed us.
- There you are! - Have you seen Denzel? - No.
Are you okay? I saw the video.
Everyone saw the video.
People said Austin kicked you to the ground.
People are so dramatic.
He didn't kick me.
He shoved me.
- I'll kick him.
- I'm fine.
- Durani's - I need to find Denzel.
- Durani's on his way.
Mom's gonna pick us up.
We can all Scarlett, you're not listening to me! I'm not going anywhere until I find Denzel.
Will you help me? Yes.
Of course I will.
Color me terrified Color me proud Color me anxious To say it out loud Color me gratified Color me fine Color me happy as long as you're mine Might have to change those lyrics.
Are you okay? Just disappointed, I guess.
Miles and I aren't doing so great.
I heard.
What am I supposed to do? I can't date someone that doesn't trust me.
He thinks he's looking out for you.
He just went about it wrong.
- Way wrong.
- For sure.
But the boy cares about you.
You should've seen how grumpy he was when you were away.
That doesn't excuse him telling me who I can and can't talk to.
Of course not.
But Miles isn't perfect, and neither are you.
Listen, it takes courage to ride out the tough times.
Look how long it took Jax and I to figure it out.
With Miles and I, it feels like I don't know like things were easier before we got together.
Relationships are complicated.
I guess you have to decide Is Miles worth it? Denzel? Denzel! Where is he? Denzel! Denzel! There you are! We were so worried about you! What is the matter with you? What were you thinking? You could have hurt someone You DID hurt someone! Do you know how much trouble you're in? I'm sorry! I saw you on the ground.
I got scared! Something snapped.
Tell it to Durani.
He wants to see you in his office.
C'mon, Kit, you've never been afraid of anything? - Yes! That was amazing.
- Agreed.
But I feel like it's missing something.
It needs more Story.
Exactly.
See? Like old times! Helsweel said to pick a theme and then work inwards.
What's something that matters to us? Well, what have you been (texting sound) Uh Everything okay? No.
Everything's not okay.
Someone knows Sasha kissed me.
It's fine.
- We really should use a slow song.
- It's a hip-hop dance.
I'm just saying.
- Do you wanna run it again? - Just a second.
Can I talk to you for a second? (both): Yes.
Oh I'll go get water.
Someone knows about the kiss.
- You told Carly? - No! Look.
"Secrets have a way of getting out.
" O.
M.
D.
G.
Oh my dance gods.
- I got one too.
- Okay.
This is creeping me out.
Who else knows? Do you think it's Carly? She's still upset that I well, I didn't like her back.
No.
It can't be Carly.
She just thanked me for being a good friend.
- I think we need to tell her about the kiss.
- What?! Why would you say that? - Look at what happens when you keep secrets! - Carly's hurting.
The expression is, don't kick someone when they're down.
Don't you want her to find out from people she loves? Instead of some anonymous text terrorist? Who would do this, Sasha? Who would want to hurt us like this? It could be anyone.
They could be watching us right now.
Guys! Guys, I just got the weirdest text.
Sasha and I got the same text! Do you think someone knows about the sprinklers? The text isn't about the kiss.
Wait, someone knows about the sprinklers? Why didn't I get a text? I'm part of the secret too.
All these secrets are ruining our lives.
I feel sick to my stomach.
Helsweel needs to see something by the end of the day, and we have nothing.
You know what Helsweel would say- Channel the emotion into the dance.
- Hey.
- I thought you hated me.
I could never hate you.
I'm sorry I yelled.
What you did took courage.
But you said- - I was mad at myself for not standing up to Austin.
I was scared, too.
My whole life, my brothers have picked on me.
In grade school, I swore that I would never be like one of those people.
You're not one of those people.
- This whole school must think I'm a monster.
- You're not a monster! You're a good guy who sticks up for his friends.
And you stuck up for my sister.
But I didn't do the same for you.
It's true.
He didn't.
He fired me from the music video.
But honestly it doesn't matter anymore.
- Right now, we need to talk to Durani.
- We? Yes, we.
We got you.
- Hey, Denzel! - What are you doing? - I got you, D.
- Alya! I'm ready to talk.
So I hate jealousy.
But I care about you.
You think I don't trust you, but it's not about you.
It's about - Austin? - No.
I mean, yeah, but My parents split up last year because they didn't trust each other.
And I don't want that to be us.
I didn't know.
I get it.
You were trying to look out for me.
- But, Miles - I know.
I went about it wrong.
I shouldn't tell you who to text.
It's not my place.
So, what now? I promise to trust you.
And I promise to be honest with you.
Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Worms have a way of escaping the can Things will come out in the end Cover your mouth with a trustworthy hand And turn foe into friend These distractions have been just a test All the walls that we build to protect Came crashing down while you slept Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Secrets can haunt Secrets can hold Dance you right into the ground Dance you right into the ground Dance you right into the ground It's not a bad start.
It's not a bad start at all.
But how will it end?