Make It or Break It (2009) s02e05 Episode Script
I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me
Previously on Make it Or Break it - Do I really have you? - Yes.
Promise rings.
We've promise focus on nothing but gymnastics and forsake the biggest distraction of all: boys.
What is Austin Tucker doing here? I'm training at The Rock now.
- I can do the Roundoff Arabian.
- It favors tiny girls.
Genji is at least ten pounds lighter than you.
You can be more of an artistic gymnast.
If that's your plan, then it's over for me.
- We are going to file.
- Just wait six months! - All right.
- Six months.
- Hey, champ.
Still chasing Genji, huh? - Yep.
And I'm not stopping till she's chasing me.
Guess you got tired of that hotel coffee and came by for some of mom's good stuff? Actually, just came by to pick up a couple of things for my new apartment.
What? What's wrong with the guest house? I know your mother and I agreed not to file the divorce papers for another six months, but it's really best that I have my own place.
Don't worry, though.
It's like two minutes away and I already made you your own set of keys.
But you're still coming to The Rock though, right? We're planning our new floor routines today for World Team tryouts.
This is your mother's day at the gym.
But I need your feedback.
Your mother will do fine.
I'll see you later.
Dad, wait! Um You know, I've been thinking and, um, I've decided I want you to be my manager again.
- You sure about that? - Yeah.
Look, I know we used to fight about how hard you used to push me.
Well, now I'm pushing myself just as hard.
And I figured who better to manage my career than someone who shares my drive and my dream? OK.
Alex.
I didn't know you were here.
Uh, I stopped by to grab a couple of things, but I'm glad I did.
- Kaylie has asked me to be her manager again.
- She what? So, you two together again.
Back at the gym.
Well, that's not all.
Um - I've decided I want you to be my manager, too.
- Really? Yeah.
Dad can take care of the sports side of things - and, Mom, you can handle my PR.
You were in showbiz, you know all about media and the spotlight.
It's perfect.
I don't know why we didn't think of this before.
What's wrong? Is our whole relationship just about sex? No.
It's about safe sex.
- What? I was kidding.
- I wasn't.
How do I know you're not just with me just because I'm - willing? - You know I'm not that kind of guy.
You used to shower Kaylie with roses and important gifts like your mom's necklace all the time.
I was with Kaylie for over a year.
But I'm risking so much to be with you! I'm constantly lying to my dad.
I've lost Kaylie as my best friend.
And she practically treats me like the gym tramp.
Of course, it'd all be worth it if I knew that you I I care a lot about you, Lauren.
OK, that tells me you'd be upset if I got hit by a bus.
But it doesn't make me feel any better.
I I need to hear you say it.
I don't want to say it just because you wanna hear it.
- Why not? - Because I take love very seriously.
Well, it's good to know you take love seriously, but it's obvious you don't take us very seriously.
Look who decided to bring his latest one-night stand to the gym.
Shall we take bets on who the bimbo du jour is? Probably some model-slash- actress-slash-pole-dancer.
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He happened to ride by and I didn't want to be late.
So you flagged him down, jumped on his ego-cycle and wrapped your arms around his rock-hard abs? Someone sounds a little jealous.
I just don't want us to forget our promise.
We are focusing on the gold and not paying so much attention to boys.
And I just find it a little suspicious that Austin always seems to show up whenever Emily's in trouble.
You know, paying attention to boys because they're paying attention to other girls is still paying attention to boys.
Can't believe I'm saying this, but Lauren actually has a valid point.
You guys should be talking about your new floor routines.
Tryouts for the World Team are coming up.
Oh, my God.
I totally forgot we were starting work on our new floors today.
I guess you have more important things to do, like, oh, I don't know, Carter? OK, girls.
The National Committee is two months away from choosing the team that goes to Worlds.
Kaylie, Lauren, Emily, you must make that cut.
Your new floor routines have to be perfect by then.
Where do you think you're going? I thought you were just working with the National Team members.
I'm working with future Olympians, and that includes you.
You still think that's possible? Whether it's possible or not is entirely dependent on how willing you are.
The dance portions of your floor are as important as the acrobatics.
A triple turn into a Popa can score higher than a double pike.
So these next few days are all about isolating and nailing the dance elements of your new routines.
Tarah and I will help you create a presentation using only your dance elements.
No tumbling.
You will then perform them for the whole gym on Friday.
Payson, I'm working with you first.
Um this is where you'll start your new routine.
Actually, I always start in the corner with a strong tumbling pass.
Bam, you know? It puts me right in the action.
Yeah, a power gymnast always starts in the corner.
But from this day forward, I want you to think like an artistic gymnast.
And that means starting in the center.
It's a new beginning for you, Payson, and this is where it starts.
She's gonna need a lyrical opening.
Her first pose should be low and close to the mat.
Then kneeling and shifting into a body roll-up and a sisonne, finally opening, arms out, chin back.
Like a flower blooming for the first time.
- I'm gonna be a flower? - It's not just about tumbling anymore, Payson.
You're telling a story.
Making a statement.
And that statement is that I'm a flower? You're telling the world that you are an entirely different gymnast than you used to be.
Beautiful.
Graceful.
Artistic.
What's the, uh, emergency? I totally forgot that we're starting work on our new floor routines.
I need to hire a star choreogpher.
And I want Lacey Grimes.
Well, she is the best.
I'll finher number and give her a buzz.
I actually want to speak to her personally and tell her exactly what I want.
Thank you, Daddy.
That was nice.
I needed a little sugar after the morning I've had.
How about another spoonful? Oh This must be how Satan amuses himself in his free time.
I guess Kaylie didn't tell you? - Steve and I are dating.
- Of course you are.
You know, I saw Alex's car out front.
Is that a sign that the two of you are working things out? No, no.
But we're going to be working together, - co-managing Kaylie.
- Oh! Good luck with that.
And good luck with this.
You know, I should be doing more to manage Emily.
- Why not? - You know, Steve, you do a lot for Lauren, right? Do you have any advice on where I can start? Well, the girls are working on new floor routines this week.
A lot of elite gymnasts hire choreographers to give them an edge.
You could Perfect! Oh! I've only put together one elite-level floor routine in my entire career.
I don't even know where to start.
Sasha wants me to start in the center of the mat and bloom like a friggin' flower.
Tarah had me in the annex doing boring ballet barre all day.
Hey, ladies.
I was watching your new moves and I have two words of advice: Jazz hands! Jazz hands.
Moron.
- He was just teasing.
- No.
There's a difference between teasing and flirting, and he's definitely flirting with you, Em.
Payson, back me up here.
No.
I'm not paying attention to boys.
Big news! I've decided to become Emily's manager.
And I'm starting by getting her a kick-ass choographer.
So I called all my friends in Las Vegas.
Finally one of them told me she thought I was looking for the wrong kind of choreographer.
So can you please tell me who's currently topping gymnastics "it" list? Lacey Grimes is pretty hot at the moment.
Excellent! Now how do I get in touch with this Lacey Grimes? Thank you for the flowers.
I know it doesn't change anything I said this morning.
- Or what you didn't say.
- I'm still not ready to go there with you.
Then I gotta go.
I have to call my new choreographer.
Wait! Hear me out.
Maybe the trouble is we started our relationship with sex.
We skipped the romance and jumped right into the bed.
Then let's do the romance now.
Let's go on a date right now.
We can pick up some yummy stuff at Turner's Market, drive up to Boulder Peak and have a romantic picnic while we watch the sunset.
No sex.
Just romance.
That works for me.
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! How long have you had your license? You wanna make them jealous? Your game isn't working on me.
You can't blame a guy for trying.
Sasha can.
Gym rules, no dating.
So stay away from me.
And Emily.
Or you'll be kicked as you can say "jazz hands.
" Listen to this! I called my A&R guy at the old label, and he picked out a song for your new floor routine.
If you like it, of course.
- I love it! - It's, uh It's different.
Right? Don't make your decision yet.
It's got this great bass hook.
Wait for it.
wait for it.
Isn't it great? Nobody has heard it, either.
It's completely new.
- Did you run it by Dad? - I wanted to talk to you about it first.
I worked all day yesterday with The Rock's choreographer and I still feel like The Blob.
Well, you can kiss your worries goodbye, darlin', because Mama has hired Lacey Grimes! The hottest gymnastics choreographer available.
And she's gonna be working exclusively with Emily Kmetko.
And how much is that going to cost? - Two thousand bucks.
- Two thousand dollars?! No! Absolutely not! We cannot afford that! Honey, it's too late.
Lacey's gonna be here this morning.
I cannot believe you didn't even talk to me about this.
Honey, I just wanted to surprise you.
Well I have a surprise for Lacey Grimes.
The moment she gets here, I'm sending her away.
Phew! Tickets! Fun! What for? Obelisk Contemporary Ballet Theater presents Flight Of The Swan.
I swear I wasn't snooping.
I was just organizing Sasha's desk and I found them.
- Two tickets.
- You know what that means.
- It means nothing.
- Come on.
Fess up.
OK, I admit I did wonder if one of them might be for me.
A- ha! You do want to go out with Sasha.
Just because I want to doesn't mean it's a good idea.
Oh! What am I doing? The ballet is tonight.
He would have said something by now.
Maybe he needs a little push.
Maybe you should drop a few hints.
That's not really my style.
What's the problem? I'm sorry, I'm just not built to bloom like a flower.
What ever happened to willingness? I'm an athlete, not a ballerina.
Believe me, I know what ballerinas look like, and I'm not that type of girl.
Fine.
Take five.
I guess the ballet isn't for everyone.
I happen to love it.
Yeah, me too.
I mean, going out, getting dressed up, supporting the arts.
Totally my thing.
It's hard to find someone who's into that sort of thing as much as I am.
And I hate going alone, don't you? It really doesn't bother me.
Well, back to worky.
What's with this trashy music? For your information, this trash was produced by a five-time Grammy nominee.
This is not American Idol.
Kaylie's a champion, she needs something more classical and majestic.
Hello, I'm the one who had a hit single.
I think I know a little more about music than you do.
I thought you were in charge of the image and PR side of things.
Music is part of Kaylie's image.
Besides, she loves this.
We're co-managers, OK? That means I get a say in this.
We'll have a business dinner tonight, all right, and let Kaylie decide.
Fine.
As long as you promise to keep it professional and not play the "Mother knows best" card.
And you better not get all macho and try bullying her into a corner.
Let Kaylie decide then.
So how's the parent trap working out? So far, so bad.
You girls up for a party tonight? A friend of mine's spinning at a house party in University Hill.
No, we aren't up for a party.
- What are you doing? - Looking for strings.
You know, since Kaylie seems to be your puppet master.
Oh, please, stop, you are so funny.
I noticed you two chatting up Austin.
Do those promise rings lose their mystical powers when you take them off to work out? - We weren't chatting him up.
- I'm happy to not be a member of your "No Boys Club.
" If I were, I couldn't have had such a good time with Carter last night.
Oh, good! Looks like the only floor routine you're working on has you on your back.
Actually, it wasn't about sex, Kaylie.
It was just a very romantic date.
A sunset picnic at Boulder Peak.
As for my floor routine, I just left a message for Lacey Grimes.
- Lacey Grimes? - You probably wouldn't have heard of her, Emily.
She only works with serious Olympic hopefuls.
I doubt you would've run into her at the YMCA.
Look at that.
She must've gotten my message and come right away.
Hi, Ms.
Grimes.
I'm Lauren.
It's nice to meet you, Lauren.
I'm looking for Emily.
What? - I'm Emily.
- Hi.
You're working with her? I'm the one who called you this morning.
And Emily's mother called me last night.
I've checked out your footage on the National Gymnastic site.
I think we can really step up your game.
Are you ready to work? You bet I am.
Hey, With lot of energy.
Reach, point your toes.
Thank you.
Up and one.
Two, up, and one, two, three, four.
Lots of energy.
Six, both arms, and step, drag, chasse this way.
Flip kick, step, step.
And double stop.
Just stop.
You haven't really studied dance, have you? I've taken some classes here and there.
- At Gymboree? - I'm better than this, I am.
And I can do the flip kick turn, but I keep blowing The one-and-a-half that comes after.
Yeah, I can see that.
Anyone with eyes can see that.
It's just that your style, your technique, - it's definitely new to me.
- That's not the problem.
You're blocked.
And I will do what I can, but you may have to be here all night if you want to nail this by tomorrow.
Let's do it again, from the top.
Five, six, seven, and arm, lunge.
And up and down, the leg and up.
And one, cross, look up.
- And energy, two arms - Look at her spazzing out.
- I could do this routine in my sleep.
- Lauren, be nice.
Nice? She stole my choreographer! How did Chloe even know to hire a choreographer? OMG! You told Chloe to hire Lacey Grimes! I never said anything about Lacey Grimes.
But you did tell her to get a choreographer? And I told you to call Lacey right away.
What were you doing last night that you couldn't call her? Studying.
But this is ridiculous.
You're helping my competition.
Daddy, please promise me you won't help Emily anymore.
So much for the hint dropping.
He's not going to ask you out in the middle of the gym.
He's not taking me the ballet.
I think he's gonna come in that door any moment Oh, uh, Summer, uh Are you free tonight? I mean, it's kind of last minute, but, um - I am free tonight, actually.
- Excellent.
It's just that I need you to baby-sit the gym, if you don't mind.
Emily needs to stay late and work on her new Lacey Grimes choreography.
- Kim.
- Yes? I've got two tickets to the ballet tonight.
And, um I'd like to take Payson, if that's OK with you.
I think a little inspiration might be just what she needs now.
Yes, sure.
It's a nice idea.
OK.
I'm so sorry.
I don't know why Sasha's making me do this.
It's not like I've never been to a ballet before.
Dad used to take Becca and me every year to go see Nutcracker at Christmas.
Well, this is a contemporary ballet.
This is a touring company out of New York.
It's not your typical civic center kind of thing.
Whatever.
It's not gonna make a difference.
Mom! Sasha's trying to make me do something that I'll never be able to pull off.
Girls like Kaylie can just flash cutesy smiles and do dance elements and everybody goes ga-ga because they're so petite and graceful.
There he is.
OK, promise me you'll keep an open mind and try to enjoy the show.
The only thing I can promise you is that I'll show up.
Not to enjoy it.
Look who's here.
Wow! You look - Very dashing.
- Well, I give all the credit to JK Lenmar and Sons.
Payson Keeler, your carriage awaits.
Kaylie is representing the USA now, not promoting a night club.
- I think she should find something more - Old-fashioned? Kaylie is an American classic and should use an American classic - like Gershwin or Copland.
- That'll put everyone to sleep.
- You have no what you're talking about.
- Are we at this again? Kaylie, honey, what do you think? Yeah, sweetheart, which music do you want to use? Uh Maybe we can blend both styles together.
Maybe mom's friend could create a piece using the classical music you think I need, but mixed with a beat with a modern edge like Mom wants.
It's called compromise, Alex.
Kaylie, honey, you've barely touched your food.
OK, but if your music biz friends create some mix,need to.
Calm down.
We're not out to sabotage you.
- I really don't think you know - Deep breaths.
- Don't tell me to calm down.
- Deep breaths.
Or deep breaths or any of that stuff So, what is this Flight of the Swan? A modern interpretatn of the classic ballet Swan Lake.
Nudge me if I fall asleep.
You know, I have been to a ballet before.
My dad used to take me all the time when I was little.
And? Did you like it? I only enjoyed the part where I got to drink sparkling apple cider out of plastic champagne glasses.
- Belov! Hi.
- Hey! - How you doing? - I'm doing good.
You? - Yeah, I'm good.
- Jayden, this is Payson.
Hi, nice to me you.
You're one oSas champions, huh? Well, I'm one of his gymnasts.
Hey, look, thanks for the last-minute tickets.
Oh, yeah.
Happy to do it.
I've got to get backstage and get this show started.
But it was great to meet you, Payson.
- Nice to meet you, too.
- See you after.
OK, bye.
So, what is she, the stage manager? What do you say we go inside, down a couple of sparkling ciders out of plastic champagne flutes and enjoy the ballet? How about we down the ciders and skip the ballet? Yeah, nice try.
Screw you, Lacey Grimes! Looks like somebody's having a meltdown.
My fancy-schmancy choreographer says I'm blocked.
You'd think for what I'm paying her, she could tell me how to get unblocked.
Fancy-schmancy people aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Does that include you? You're pretty fancy-schmancy.
Not really.
When my family moved to Dallas for my gymnastics, we lived in a van for three months.
Sounds really Scooby-Doo.
Minus the wacky mysteries and Velma.
So Looks like it's just the two of us.
And Summer.
Well, I better get back to work.
I'm never gonna get this right.
Sometimes the worst place to work out a gymnastics problem is in the gym.
How about we knock off and get a bite? Carter works at some Pizza Barn place that's supposed to have the best pizza in town.
Pizza Shack.
I know it well.
I used to work there, too.
Great, then you know where it is.
- Let's go.
- Together? It's not a date, Emily.
It's just a slice.
Are you worried that Fraulein Cruz might find out? OK.
One slice.
The swan must die to be reborn as a woman.
It symbolizes the courage it takes to let go of who we think we are and become who we are meant to be.
She's so beautiful and strong.
- Her extensions are endless.
- Do you recognize her? That's your friend.
That's Jayden.
- She's pretty good, huh? - She's amazing.
I can't believe you let me think she was a stagehand.
Looks can be deceiving.
Whoo! - What about your party? - I'd rather be here.
- You never had a party, did you? - Mm-mm.
Why do you like everybody to think you are such a party boy? It's part of my image.
It works.
Really? And what about the whole living out of a van thing? - Is that just part of your image, too? - Oh, no.
My parents were into it.
They're sort of hippies.
They actually flipped out more when I started making real money.
Or should I say spending it.
They act like I'm spreading leprosy instead of helping the economy.
Maybe some people just aren't used to throwing money around.
Throwing money around? You sound like my dad.
I don't think I could ever be comfortable spending that much money on myself.
And that's why you can't learn those dance moves.
Think about it.
We spend our whole lives, give up our entire childhoods on a gamble.
- Yeah? - We're gambling on us.
You gotta go all in, Emily.
All in.
You can't hold anything back.
Our sweat, our tears, our broken bones, our pain and our cash.
You gotta put it all to your goal.
Two thousand dollars is a lot of money to my family.
I used to live in a van, remember? All in, Emily.
You have to believe you're worth it.
If you don't take yourself seriously as a champion, in every way, who will? You two gonna pay your tab? 'Cause I gotta cash out and close up.
I got it.
I get it.
Imagine finding you two on a date.
Don't worry.
I won't breathe a word to Kaylie.
We're not on a date, and you can tell Kaylie anything you'd like.
Way to cut those strings, Emily! - What's going on? - That little thief.
Can you believe Emily used her new scholarship money to hire Lacey Grimes right out from under me? Lauren, you're a great gymnast.
If you think you're better than Emily, all you gotta do is go out on the mat and prove it.
You know what? You're right.
If I'm better than Emily, all I have to do is prove it.
Jayden was incredible.
She's pretty good, isn't she? I've never seen anyone like her.
She told the story with her whole body.
I really felt I don't know, I really felt everything.
Hi.
- So did you enjoy? - Yes! You were so elegant and graceful.
And you really flew in that grand jete.
They call that ballon.
It means lightness and it's kind of a bitch to learn.
Well, you got it down.
It's like you became a bird.
You really transform on stage.
I didn't even recognize you at first.
I get that a lot.
People don't expect girls like me to be ballerinas.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to suggest that.
I take it as a compliment.
Grace and elegance come from inside.
If you feel it, others will see it.
And it's not easy.
You really have to expose yourself.
There's nothing more beautiful or powerful than the moment you make that connection.
Still hung up on that whole ballet ticket mistake? - How could you tell? - You've labeled every single thing in this office.
The stapler.
- Good morning, ladies.
- Good morning.
Payson has not stopped talking about your friend, Jayden.
Yeah.
I think Payson may have had a breakthrough last night.
That's great! Really great! I'm so happy that Payson had a great time last night.
Because I had a great time, too, by-sitting the gym.
Uh is she OK? I don't mean to go all third grade on you Sasha, but do you like Summer? Because she likes you.
And if you do like her, could you just ask her out already? So how was your date with Austin last night? - You said you didn't care if I told.
- We were not on a date.
We were practicing and decided to get a slice afterwards.
He took you out to eat, that's a date.
I paid, OK? Look, read my lips.
- Austin and I are just friends.
- Like you were just friends with Damon? - And Razor? And Leo? - I was never involved with Leo.
- Or Razor.
- Still, you were leading them on.
You know, I wonder if you could ever be just friends with any guy, Emily.
- I'm just friends with Carter.
- That's different.
Carter isn't going to fall into your trap because he's in love with me.
That's right.
Carter told me he loved me.
He tells me all the time.
You know what? I don't give a damn what either of you two do.
If you guys want to screw up your careers by messing around with boys, then go ahead.
Have a freaking ball.
And thus ends the ridiculous sisterhood of the promise rings.
All right, let's get this show started.
It is presentation time.
So let's be very, very supportive.
I was wondering if I could pass on the dance presentations.
- And your reason? - I learned a lot last night.
Jayden is right.
Grace comes from within.
And I'm not quite ready to do that yet, but I know I will be.
Hearing you say that is worth more than anything you could have shown me on this mat today.
It shows you're willing to grow.
And willingness is everything.
- You know what? - This is our fault.
Yeah.
At least we agree on something.
No way! Those are my moves! Well, at least somebody knows the choreography.
Girlfriend just stole Emily's routine.
So, what? You're just gonna let her win? How am I supposed to go back in there and do the exact same choreography that everybody just saw Lauren do? There's no way those moves are gonna look the same en you do them.
You busted your butt getting this routine down and your family spent a lot of money on it.
Now, you gotta go back in there and show them you're worth it.
You're worth spending the money and you're worth being the best.
All in, Kmetko.
Yeah! Yeah! Whoo! Look, we've been talking and We can't keep putting you in the middle of our arguments.
We have to learn to compromise.
- Go with your father's - Go with your mom's music.
You should go with your mother's music.
No, you should go with your father's classical selection.
- Let's not argue about this.
- We're not arguing.
This isn't an argument.
Why don't we discuss this over dinner.
Shall we go out? Don't be silly.
I can go home and whip something up.
Why don't I just pick something up on my way over.
OK, but why are you so insistent on picking something up? - How could you do that? - Easy.
I watched Emily working through it all morning, and then I went in the annex for a half hour and worked it out.
I still cannot believe everyone thought hers was better than mine.
- That was a really lousy thing you did in there.
- What do you mean? - After all, it was your idea.
- My idea? You told me all I had to do was go out there and prove I was better than Emily.
- That's all I was doing.
- Come on.
What? She stole my choreographer, so I stole her choreography.
You know what, Lauren? I've seen your best side and your worst.
And that bad side is really scary.
I can't tell you I love you because you do stuff like you just did to Emily.
I'm sorry, but I can't love that.
# Wherever you are # - Hey.
- Hey.
Are you gonna talk to Lauren about that stunt she pulled? I think it's clear who won that battle.
I think she learned her lesson.
But there is something I need to say to you.
I was wondering if you'd like to go out sometime.
On a date.
Uh-oh.
That looks like a "no" face.
No, just a surprised face, that's all.
- Surprised "yes" I hope.
- Yes.
- A surprised "yes.
" - OK.
I'm just gonna go finish up a couple of things and we can go home.
No problem, Mom.
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Promise rings.
We've promise focus on nothing but gymnastics and forsake the biggest distraction of all: boys.
What is Austin Tucker doing here? I'm training at The Rock now.
- I can do the Roundoff Arabian.
- It favors tiny girls.
Genji is at least ten pounds lighter than you.
You can be more of an artistic gymnast.
If that's your plan, then it's over for me.
- We are going to file.
- Just wait six months! - All right.
- Six months.
- Hey, champ.
Still chasing Genji, huh? - Yep.
And I'm not stopping till she's chasing me.
Guess you got tired of that hotel coffee and came by for some of mom's good stuff? Actually, just came by to pick up a couple of things for my new apartment.
What? What's wrong with the guest house? I know your mother and I agreed not to file the divorce papers for another six months, but it's really best that I have my own place.
Don't worry, though.
It's like two minutes away and I already made you your own set of keys.
But you're still coming to The Rock though, right? We're planning our new floor routines today for World Team tryouts.
This is your mother's day at the gym.
But I need your feedback.
Your mother will do fine.
I'll see you later.
Dad, wait! Um You know, I've been thinking and, um, I've decided I want you to be my manager again.
- You sure about that? - Yeah.
Look, I know we used to fight about how hard you used to push me.
Well, now I'm pushing myself just as hard.
And I figured who better to manage my career than someone who shares my drive and my dream? OK.
Alex.
I didn't know you were here.
Uh, I stopped by to grab a couple of things, but I'm glad I did.
- Kaylie has asked me to be her manager again.
- She what? So, you two together again.
Back at the gym.
Well, that's not all.
Um - I've decided I want you to be my manager, too.
- Really? Yeah.
Dad can take care of the sports side of things - and, Mom, you can handle my PR.
You were in showbiz, you know all about media and the spotlight.
It's perfect.
I don't know why we didn't think of this before.
What's wrong? Is our whole relationship just about sex? No.
It's about safe sex.
- What? I was kidding.
- I wasn't.
How do I know you're not just with me just because I'm - willing? - You know I'm not that kind of guy.
You used to shower Kaylie with roses and important gifts like your mom's necklace all the time.
I was with Kaylie for over a year.
But I'm risking so much to be with you! I'm constantly lying to my dad.
I've lost Kaylie as my best friend.
And she practically treats me like the gym tramp.
Of course, it'd all be worth it if I knew that you I I care a lot about you, Lauren.
OK, that tells me you'd be upset if I got hit by a bus.
But it doesn't make me feel any better.
I I need to hear you say it.
I don't want to say it just because you wanna hear it.
- Why not? - Because I take love very seriously.
Well, it's good to know you take love seriously, but it's obvious you don't take us very seriously.
Look who decided to bring his latest one-night stand to the gym.
Shall we take bets on who the bimbo du jour is? Probably some model-slash- actress-slash-pole-dancer.
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He happened to ride by and I didn't want to be late.
So you flagged him down, jumped on his ego-cycle and wrapped your arms around his rock-hard abs? Someone sounds a little jealous.
I just don't want us to forget our promise.
We are focusing on the gold and not paying so much attention to boys.
And I just find it a little suspicious that Austin always seems to show up whenever Emily's in trouble.
You know, paying attention to boys because they're paying attention to other girls is still paying attention to boys.
Can't believe I'm saying this, but Lauren actually has a valid point.
You guys should be talking about your new floor routines.
Tryouts for the World Team are coming up.
Oh, my God.
I totally forgot we were starting work on our new floors today.
I guess you have more important things to do, like, oh, I don't know, Carter? OK, girls.
The National Committee is two months away from choosing the team that goes to Worlds.
Kaylie, Lauren, Emily, you must make that cut.
Your new floor routines have to be perfect by then.
Where do you think you're going? I thought you were just working with the National Team members.
I'm working with future Olympians, and that includes you.
You still think that's possible? Whether it's possible or not is entirely dependent on how willing you are.
The dance portions of your floor are as important as the acrobatics.
A triple turn into a Popa can score higher than a double pike.
So these next few days are all about isolating and nailing the dance elements of your new routines.
Tarah and I will help you create a presentation using only your dance elements.
No tumbling.
You will then perform them for the whole gym on Friday.
Payson, I'm working with you first.
Um this is where you'll start your new routine.
Actually, I always start in the corner with a strong tumbling pass.
Bam, you know? It puts me right in the action.
Yeah, a power gymnast always starts in the corner.
But from this day forward, I want you to think like an artistic gymnast.
And that means starting in the center.
It's a new beginning for you, Payson, and this is where it starts.
She's gonna need a lyrical opening.
Her first pose should be low and close to the mat.
Then kneeling and shifting into a body roll-up and a sisonne, finally opening, arms out, chin back.
Like a flower blooming for the first time.
- I'm gonna be a flower? - It's not just about tumbling anymore, Payson.
You're telling a story.
Making a statement.
And that statement is that I'm a flower? You're telling the world that you are an entirely different gymnast than you used to be.
Beautiful.
Graceful.
Artistic.
What's the, uh, emergency? I totally forgot that we're starting work on our new floor routines.
I need to hire a star choreogpher.
And I want Lacey Grimes.
Well, she is the best.
I'll finher number and give her a buzz.
I actually want to speak to her personally and tell her exactly what I want.
Thank you, Daddy.
That was nice.
I needed a little sugar after the morning I've had.
How about another spoonful? Oh This must be how Satan amuses himself in his free time.
I guess Kaylie didn't tell you? - Steve and I are dating.
- Of course you are.
You know, I saw Alex's car out front.
Is that a sign that the two of you are working things out? No, no.
But we're going to be working together, - co-managing Kaylie.
- Oh! Good luck with that.
And good luck with this.
You know, I should be doing more to manage Emily.
- Why not? - You know, Steve, you do a lot for Lauren, right? Do you have any advice on where I can start? Well, the girls are working on new floor routines this week.
A lot of elite gymnasts hire choreographers to give them an edge.
You could Perfect! Oh! I've only put together one elite-level floor routine in my entire career.
I don't even know where to start.
Sasha wants me to start in the center of the mat and bloom like a friggin' flower.
Tarah had me in the annex doing boring ballet barre all day.
Hey, ladies.
I was watching your new moves and I have two words of advice: Jazz hands! Jazz hands.
Moron.
- He was just teasing.
- No.
There's a difference between teasing and flirting, and he's definitely flirting with you, Em.
Payson, back me up here.
No.
I'm not paying attention to boys.
Big news! I've decided to become Emily's manager.
And I'm starting by getting her a kick-ass choographer.
So I called all my friends in Las Vegas.
Finally one of them told me she thought I was looking for the wrong kind of choreographer.
So can you please tell me who's currently topping gymnastics "it" list? Lacey Grimes is pretty hot at the moment.
Excellent! Now how do I get in touch with this Lacey Grimes? Thank you for the flowers.
I know it doesn't change anything I said this morning.
- Or what you didn't say.
- I'm still not ready to go there with you.
Then I gotta go.
I have to call my new choreographer.
Wait! Hear me out.
Maybe the trouble is we started our relationship with sex.
We skipped the romance and jumped right into the bed.
Then let's do the romance now.
Let's go on a date right now.
We can pick up some yummy stuff at Turner's Market, drive up to Boulder Peak and have a romantic picnic while we watch the sunset.
No sex.
Just romance.
That works for me.
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! How long have you had your license? You wanna make them jealous? Your game isn't working on me.
You can't blame a guy for trying.
Sasha can.
Gym rules, no dating.
So stay away from me.
And Emily.
Or you'll be kicked as you can say "jazz hands.
" Listen to this! I called my A&R guy at the old label, and he picked out a song for your new floor routine.
If you like it, of course.
- I love it! - It's, uh It's different.
Right? Don't make your decision yet.
It's got this great bass hook.
Wait for it.
wait for it.
Isn't it great? Nobody has heard it, either.
It's completely new.
- Did you run it by Dad? - I wanted to talk to you about it first.
I worked all day yesterday with The Rock's choreographer and I still feel like The Blob.
Well, you can kiss your worries goodbye, darlin', because Mama has hired Lacey Grimes! The hottest gymnastics choreographer available.
And she's gonna be working exclusively with Emily Kmetko.
And how much is that going to cost? - Two thousand bucks.
- Two thousand dollars?! No! Absolutely not! We cannot afford that! Honey, it's too late.
Lacey's gonna be here this morning.
I cannot believe you didn't even talk to me about this.
Honey, I just wanted to surprise you.
Well I have a surprise for Lacey Grimes.
The moment she gets here, I'm sending her away.
Phew! Tickets! Fun! What for? Obelisk Contemporary Ballet Theater presents Flight Of The Swan.
I swear I wasn't snooping.
I was just organizing Sasha's desk and I found them.
- Two tickets.
- You know what that means.
- It means nothing.
- Come on.
Fess up.
OK, I admit I did wonder if one of them might be for me.
A- ha! You do want to go out with Sasha.
Just because I want to doesn't mean it's a good idea.
Oh! What am I doing? The ballet is tonight.
He would have said something by now.
Maybe he needs a little push.
Maybe you should drop a few hints.
That's not really my style.
What's the problem? I'm sorry, I'm just not built to bloom like a flower.
What ever happened to willingness? I'm an athlete, not a ballerina.
Believe me, I know what ballerinas look like, and I'm not that type of girl.
Fine.
Take five.
I guess the ballet isn't for everyone.
I happen to love it.
Yeah, me too.
I mean, going out, getting dressed up, supporting the arts.
Totally my thing.
It's hard to find someone who's into that sort of thing as much as I am.
And I hate going alone, don't you? It really doesn't bother me.
Well, back to worky.
What's with this trashy music? For your information, this trash was produced by a five-time Grammy nominee.
This is not American Idol.
Kaylie's a champion, she needs something more classical and majestic.
Hello, I'm the one who had a hit single.
I think I know a little more about music than you do.
I thought you were in charge of the image and PR side of things.
Music is part of Kaylie's image.
Besides, she loves this.
We're co-managers, OK? That means I get a say in this.
We'll have a business dinner tonight, all right, and let Kaylie decide.
Fine.
As long as you promise to keep it professional and not play the "Mother knows best" card.
And you better not get all macho and try bullying her into a corner.
Let Kaylie decide then.
So how's the parent trap working out? So far, so bad.
You girls up for a party tonight? A friend of mine's spinning at a house party in University Hill.
No, we aren't up for a party.
- What are you doing? - Looking for strings.
You know, since Kaylie seems to be your puppet master.
Oh, please, stop, you are so funny.
I noticed you two chatting up Austin.
Do those promise rings lose their mystical powers when you take them off to work out? - We weren't chatting him up.
- I'm happy to not be a member of your "No Boys Club.
" If I were, I couldn't have had such a good time with Carter last night.
Oh, good! Looks like the only floor routine you're working on has you on your back.
Actually, it wasn't about sex, Kaylie.
It was just a very romantic date.
A sunset picnic at Boulder Peak.
As for my floor routine, I just left a message for Lacey Grimes.
- Lacey Grimes? - You probably wouldn't have heard of her, Emily.
She only works with serious Olympic hopefuls.
I doubt you would've run into her at the YMCA.
Look at that.
She must've gotten my message and come right away.
Hi, Ms.
Grimes.
I'm Lauren.
It's nice to meet you, Lauren.
I'm looking for Emily.
What? - I'm Emily.
- Hi.
You're working with her? I'm the one who called you this morning.
And Emily's mother called me last night.
I've checked out your footage on the National Gymnastic site.
I think we can really step up your game.
Are you ready to work? You bet I am.
Hey, With lot of energy.
Reach, point your toes.
Thank you.
Up and one.
Two, up, and one, two, three, four.
Lots of energy.
Six, both arms, and step, drag, chasse this way.
Flip kick, step, step.
And double stop.
Just stop.
You haven't really studied dance, have you? I've taken some classes here and there.
- At Gymboree? - I'm better than this, I am.
And I can do the flip kick turn, but I keep blowing The one-and-a-half that comes after.
Yeah, I can see that.
Anyone with eyes can see that.
It's just that your style, your technique, - it's definitely new to me.
- That's not the problem.
You're blocked.
And I will do what I can, but you may have to be here all night if you want to nail this by tomorrow.
Let's do it again, from the top.
Five, six, seven, and arm, lunge.
And up and down, the leg and up.
And one, cross, look up.
- And energy, two arms - Look at her spazzing out.
- I could do this routine in my sleep.
- Lauren, be nice.
Nice? She stole my choreographer! How did Chloe even know to hire a choreographer? OMG! You told Chloe to hire Lacey Grimes! I never said anything about Lacey Grimes.
But you did tell her to get a choreographer? And I told you to call Lacey right away.
What were you doing last night that you couldn't call her? Studying.
But this is ridiculous.
You're helping my competition.
Daddy, please promise me you won't help Emily anymore.
So much for the hint dropping.
He's not going to ask you out in the middle of the gym.
He's not taking me the ballet.
I think he's gonna come in that door any moment Oh, uh, Summer, uh Are you free tonight? I mean, it's kind of last minute, but, um - I am free tonight, actually.
- Excellent.
It's just that I need you to baby-sit the gym, if you don't mind.
Emily needs to stay late and work on her new Lacey Grimes choreography.
- Kim.
- Yes? I've got two tickets to the ballet tonight.
And, um I'd like to take Payson, if that's OK with you.
I think a little inspiration might be just what she needs now.
Yes, sure.
It's a nice idea.
OK.
I'm so sorry.
I don't know why Sasha's making me do this.
It's not like I've never been to a ballet before.
Dad used to take Becca and me every year to go see Nutcracker at Christmas.
Well, this is a contemporary ballet.
This is a touring company out of New York.
It's not your typical civic center kind of thing.
Whatever.
It's not gonna make a difference.
Mom! Sasha's trying to make me do something that I'll never be able to pull off.
Girls like Kaylie can just flash cutesy smiles and do dance elements and everybody goes ga-ga because they're so petite and graceful.
There he is.
OK, promise me you'll keep an open mind and try to enjoy the show.
The only thing I can promise you is that I'll show up.
Not to enjoy it.
Look who's here.
Wow! You look - Very dashing.
- Well, I give all the credit to JK Lenmar and Sons.
Payson Keeler, your carriage awaits.
Kaylie is representing the USA now, not promoting a night club.
- I think she should find something more - Old-fashioned? Kaylie is an American classic and should use an American classic - like Gershwin or Copland.
- That'll put everyone to sleep.
- You have no what you're talking about.
- Are we at this again? Kaylie, honey, what do you think? Yeah, sweetheart, which music do you want to use? Uh Maybe we can blend both styles together.
Maybe mom's friend could create a piece using the classical music you think I need, but mixed with a beat with a modern edge like Mom wants.
It's called compromise, Alex.
Kaylie, honey, you've barely touched your food.
OK, but if your music biz friends create some mix,need to.
Calm down.
We're not out to sabotage you.
- I really don't think you know - Deep breaths.
- Don't tell me to calm down.
- Deep breaths.
Or deep breaths or any of that stuff So, what is this Flight of the Swan? A modern interpretatn of the classic ballet Swan Lake.
Nudge me if I fall asleep.
You know, I have been to a ballet before.
My dad used to take me all the time when I was little.
And? Did you like it? I only enjoyed the part where I got to drink sparkling apple cider out of plastic champagne glasses.
- Belov! Hi.
- Hey! - How you doing? - I'm doing good.
You? - Yeah, I'm good.
- Jayden, this is Payson.
Hi, nice to me you.
You're one oSas champions, huh? Well, I'm one of his gymnasts.
Hey, look, thanks for the last-minute tickets.
Oh, yeah.
Happy to do it.
I've got to get backstage and get this show started.
But it was great to meet you, Payson.
- Nice to meet you, too.
- See you after.
OK, bye.
So, what is she, the stage manager? What do you say we go inside, down a couple of sparkling ciders out of plastic champagne flutes and enjoy the ballet? How about we down the ciders and skip the ballet? Yeah, nice try.
Screw you, Lacey Grimes! Looks like somebody's having a meltdown.
My fancy-schmancy choreographer says I'm blocked.
You'd think for what I'm paying her, she could tell me how to get unblocked.
Fancy-schmancy people aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Does that include you? You're pretty fancy-schmancy.
Not really.
When my family moved to Dallas for my gymnastics, we lived in a van for three months.
Sounds really Scooby-Doo.
Minus the wacky mysteries and Velma.
So Looks like it's just the two of us.
And Summer.
Well, I better get back to work.
I'm never gonna get this right.
Sometimes the worst place to work out a gymnastics problem is in the gym.
How about we knock off and get a bite? Carter works at some Pizza Barn place that's supposed to have the best pizza in town.
Pizza Shack.
I know it well.
I used to work there, too.
Great, then you know where it is.
- Let's go.
- Together? It's not a date, Emily.
It's just a slice.
Are you worried that Fraulein Cruz might find out? OK.
One slice.
The swan must die to be reborn as a woman.
It symbolizes the courage it takes to let go of who we think we are and become who we are meant to be.
She's so beautiful and strong.
- Her extensions are endless.
- Do you recognize her? That's your friend.
That's Jayden.
- She's pretty good, huh? - She's amazing.
I can't believe you let me think she was a stagehand.
Looks can be deceiving.
Whoo! - What about your party? - I'd rather be here.
- You never had a party, did you? - Mm-mm.
Why do you like everybody to think you are such a party boy? It's part of my image.
It works.
Really? And what about the whole living out of a van thing? - Is that just part of your image, too? - Oh, no.
My parents were into it.
They're sort of hippies.
They actually flipped out more when I started making real money.
Or should I say spending it.
They act like I'm spreading leprosy instead of helping the economy.
Maybe some people just aren't used to throwing money around.
Throwing money around? You sound like my dad.
I don't think I could ever be comfortable spending that much money on myself.
And that's why you can't learn those dance moves.
Think about it.
We spend our whole lives, give up our entire childhoods on a gamble.
- Yeah? - We're gambling on us.
You gotta go all in, Emily.
All in.
You can't hold anything back.
Our sweat, our tears, our broken bones, our pain and our cash.
You gotta put it all to your goal.
Two thousand dollars is a lot of money to my family.
I used to live in a van, remember? All in, Emily.
You have to believe you're worth it.
If you don't take yourself seriously as a champion, in every way, who will? You two gonna pay your tab? 'Cause I gotta cash out and close up.
I got it.
I get it.
Imagine finding you two on a date.
Don't worry.
I won't breathe a word to Kaylie.
We're not on a date, and you can tell Kaylie anything you'd like.
Way to cut those strings, Emily! - What's going on? - That little thief.
Can you believe Emily used her new scholarship money to hire Lacey Grimes right out from under me? Lauren, you're a great gymnast.
If you think you're better than Emily, all you gotta do is go out on the mat and prove it.
You know what? You're right.
If I'm better than Emily, all I have to do is prove it.
Jayden was incredible.
She's pretty good, isn't she? I've never seen anyone like her.
She told the story with her whole body.
I really felt I don't know, I really felt everything.
Hi.
- So did you enjoy? - Yes! You were so elegant and graceful.
And you really flew in that grand jete.
They call that ballon.
It means lightness and it's kind of a bitch to learn.
Well, you got it down.
It's like you became a bird.
You really transform on stage.
I didn't even recognize you at first.
I get that a lot.
People don't expect girls like me to be ballerinas.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to suggest that.
I take it as a compliment.
Grace and elegance come from inside.
If you feel it, others will see it.
And it's not easy.
You really have to expose yourself.
There's nothing more beautiful or powerful than the moment you make that connection.
Still hung up on that whole ballet ticket mistake? - How could you tell? - You've labeled every single thing in this office.
The stapler.
- Good morning, ladies.
- Good morning.
Payson has not stopped talking about your friend, Jayden.
Yeah.
I think Payson may have had a breakthrough last night.
That's great! Really great! I'm so happy that Payson had a great time last night.
Because I had a great time, too, by-sitting the gym.
Uh is she OK? I don't mean to go all third grade on you Sasha, but do you like Summer? Because she likes you.
And if you do like her, could you just ask her out already? So how was your date with Austin last night? - You said you didn't care if I told.
- We were not on a date.
We were practicing and decided to get a slice afterwards.
He took you out to eat, that's a date.
I paid, OK? Look, read my lips.
- Austin and I are just friends.
- Like you were just friends with Damon? - And Razor? And Leo? - I was never involved with Leo.
- Or Razor.
- Still, you were leading them on.
You know, I wonder if you could ever be just friends with any guy, Emily.
- I'm just friends with Carter.
- That's different.
Carter isn't going to fall into your trap because he's in love with me.
That's right.
Carter told me he loved me.
He tells me all the time.
You know what? I don't give a damn what either of you two do.
If you guys want to screw up your careers by messing around with boys, then go ahead.
Have a freaking ball.
And thus ends the ridiculous sisterhood of the promise rings.
All right, let's get this show started.
It is presentation time.
So let's be very, very supportive.
I was wondering if I could pass on the dance presentations.
- And your reason? - I learned a lot last night.
Jayden is right.
Grace comes from within.
And I'm not quite ready to do that yet, but I know I will be.
Hearing you say that is worth more than anything you could have shown me on this mat today.
It shows you're willing to grow.
And willingness is everything.
- You know what? - This is our fault.
Yeah.
At least we agree on something.
No way! Those are my moves! Well, at least somebody knows the choreography.
Girlfriend just stole Emily's routine.
So, what? You're just gonna let her win? How am I supposed to go back in there and do the exact same choreography that everybody just saw Lauren do? There's no way those moves are gonna look the same en you do them.
You busted your butt getting this routine down and your family spent a lot of money on it.
Now, you gotta go back in there and show them you're worth it.
You're worth spending the money and you're worth being the best.
All in, Kmetko.
Yeah! Yeah! Whoo! Look, we've been talking and We can't keep putting you in the middle of our arguments.
We have to learn to compromise.
- Go with your father's - Go with your mom's music.
You should go with your mother's music.
No, you should go with your father's classical selection.
- Let's not argue about this.
- We're not arguing.
This isn't an argument.
Why don't we discuss this over dinner.
Shall we go out? Don't be silly.
I can go home and whip something up.
Why don't I just pick something up on my way over.
OK, but why are you so insistent on picking something up? - How could you do that? - Easy.
I watched Emily working through it all morning, and then I went in the annex for a half hour and worked it out.
I still cannot believe everyone thought hers was better than mine.
- That was a really lousy thing you did in there.
- What do you mean? - After all, it was your idea.
- My idea? You told me all I had to do was go out there and prove I was better than Emily.
- That's all I was doing.
- Come on.
What? She stole my choreographer, so I stole her choreography.
You know what, Lauren? I've seen your best side and your worst.
And that bad side is really scary.
I can't tell you I love you because you do stuff like you just did to Emily.
I'm sorry, but I can't love that.
# Wherever you are # - Hey.
- Hey.
Are you gonna talk to Lauren about that stunt she pulled? I think it's clear who won that battle.
I think she learned her lesson.
But there is something I need to say to you.
I was wondering if you'd like to go out sometime.
On a date.
Uh-oh.
That looks like a "no" face.
No, just a surprised face, that's all.
- Surprised "yes" I hope.
- Yes.
- A surprised "yes.
" - OK.
I'm just gonna go finish up a couple of things and we can go home.
No problem, Mom.
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