Backstage (2016) s02e20 Episode Script

[Alya.]
Previously on Backstage Ballerina, you are strong [Vanessa.]
Did she change the lyrics and make them about me? - How could you do this to me? - I was just trying to help.
- I lost my wristband.
- Seriously? - You're being - I can't work without it! You have nothing to be jealous of! [Beckett.]
You obviously don't want me here! Just admit it, Mom! Beckett Bradstreet is Helsweel's son? [guitar music playing.]
[Alya.]
The marks are up.
Mr.
Park gave us a nine.
Ms.
Patel, nine and Ms.
Helsweel gave us a 7.
5.
- Seven point five? What is that about? - It's a nine in Helsweel.
[sighs.]
So awesome job? - Yeah, our assignment was fun.
- Yes! - It was okay, no offense.
- [door opening.]
- [Bianca.]
Fair enough.
- [girl.]
Go, team.
[indistinct chattering.]
Twenty-five point five out of 30.
Not too shabby.
[mellow music playing.]
A lot went down in our performance yesterday.
- Do you wanna talk about it? - No, thanks.
- Come on, Vanessa.
- I said no, thanks.
I've never been so humiliated in my entire life.
I can't believe Alya did that.
In front of my teacher? In front of Beckett's mom? Your performance as the Tin Soldier was certainly enlightening.
Apparently, you and, uh, Miss Morita have quite a history? She is not seriously talking about my personal life right now.
- I'm not talking about this with you.
- Beckett.
I just wanna make sure that neither one of you gets hurt.
That's why you need to keep it professional.
Stop.
When I was a young dancer, I had to deal with the hormones.
Gross! Mom, enough! Classes, everyone.
Now! [girl.]
Let's go.
["Spark" playing.]
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, oh, 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 [guitar playing.]
She told him that she wanted to She didn't deny that she had feelings for him.
Miles, can you play the end of my solo so I can mark? - I just wanna get that last timing right.
- Sure.
[guitar playing.]
Thanks, Cake Thief.
[Miles.]
See? Don't go to your jealous place.
It's all in your head.
- Two minutes till show time, people.
- [Matteo.]
Everyone, gather around.
[people chattering.]
You're all amazing, okay? And today's gonna show that.
[Carly.]
Let's get out there and show them what we've got.
When I say "Riding", you say "Hood.
" - Riding.
- [all.]
Hood.
- Riding.
- [all.]
Hood.
[inhales, exhales.]
[sighs.]
It's not in my head.
["Ugly Duckling" plays.]
[chuckles.]
That was amazing.
Ten out of ten.
Eleven out of ten.
Actually, could we try the pre-chorus part one more time? [Carly groans.]
My issue, not yours.
You guys are great.
Greetings, fellow swans.
Hey, what are you doing here? I did my interdisci-what presentation today and thought I'd get a special preview of your amazing song.
George has been raving.
[drumbeat playing.]
All right, this time, it was your issue.
Right.
Can we try it again? Come on, girl.
Scarlett the Starlet does not get nervous.
[drumbeat playing.]
- And you missed it again.
- Sorry, [stammers.]
I Oh, no.
Can I not sing in front of my boyfriend? - Saving it all for the performance.
- Right, you caught me.
[Aidan.]
I do that too.
Guess I'll have to be front and center at the big show.
Well, I'm sure the timing will be just perfect.
Right? [Aidan.]
I'll see you then.
So [sighs.]
- Everyone's saying you're Helsweel's son.
- News travels fast.
So that's all you're gonna say about it? Why do I always get the stoic, silent boy conversations? Come on, Beckett.
Use your words.
There's no point in talking about it, because I'm leaving Keaton.
Oh, right.
Because that's your thing.
When things get tough, you just bail.
We should just call you "Bailett".
I admit, not my best material.
I can't go to the same school as my mom.
I get how hard it is to have your mom so close, involved in everything.
Not likely.
My mother is a casting director.
And I'm Bianca Blackwell, remember? - [scoffs.]
Who could forget Life of Laurel? - Life of Lauren.
My first day on set, my mom showed up.
Technically, she had to be there because I was a minor.
But she made all these demands, totally embarrassing me.
A ten-year-old girl does not need a pedicure bar in her dressing room.
It was humiliating.
I almost quit the show.
I was so mad that I thought I would never forgive her.
And let me guess? You did, and now you and Momsie are the bestest of friends.
It took weeks months, before I could get to the point where I could actually talk to her without hurt feelings.
Your point? Working on it, it's worth it.
I promise.
You don't get it.
I'm either with her at school or I'm with her at home.
It never ends.
My teacher is at home and now my mom is at school.
I can't handle this.
Well, bailing isn't gonna fix things.
- But you know what might? - Please, don't say talking to her.
Talking to your mom.
[Bianca scoffs.]
Today we are telling the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the wolf's POV, exploring feelings of trust and deception.
Are we ever.
[guitar playing.]
You can't understand what I say Speak in a way That your head's so stuck in the ground I'm like a thief in the night I get whatever I want without a sound You can't admit that you're right I can't admit that I'm wrong Yee-ha [guitar strumming.]
What is he doing? That is definitely not Wolf music.
Don't cry wolf Don't cry for the wolf Don't cry for the wolf Never cry for the wolf Never cry for the wolf Don't cry for the wolf Now who's the wolf? What are you doing? Nothing.
Fine.
[sighs.]
They're power poses.
They help with my pre-show nerves.
Nerves, huh? Yeah.
Why? Do you get them too? Is this how regular people deal with stuff? You should try it.
Come on, it totally works for me.
And you and me are very similar.
We both have great hair.
- Okay.
- [chuckles.]
Okay.
[exhales, inhales.]
[exhales.]
["We Got This" playing.]
See? Now, try this one.
Maybe I can do this.
Who cares if Aidan's coming to watch me perform, right? Wait.
You're nervous about a boy? I tried to stop, but he's coming to watch our performance, which is freaking me out.
- Tell him not to come.
- I can't.
Your whole deal sounds way beyond the scope of power poses.
Sorry.
But good luck.
We go on stage in two hours.
It's settled.
Aidan cannot come to my performance.
[sighs.]
You certainly made quite the scene this morning.
Who am I to you? A dancer or a son? Oh, don't be ridiculous.
I'm asking you a serious question.
Dance is a language we have in common, but you're my son, always.
You don't get to pull the mother card every time I I I am your mother.
I always get to pull the mother card.
It's too much.
My teacher's at home and now my mother is always going to be around at school.
- I did not create that situation.
- [stammers.]
I know, and I'm sorry.
But we had a clear relationship before.
I've barely seen you these past few years.
I didn't want to uproot you again.
Your father and I thought it would be best if you were to stay with him.
Yeah, and it was great.
[scoffs.]
- He let me do whatever I wanted.
- Oh, look what that got you.
- Dismissed from how many schools? - Three.
But only two are my fault.
[sighs.]
I see your potential, Beckett.
I see the man I know you can be.
I know it hasn't been easy for you here.
Understatement of the year.
But I brought you to Keaton because I want you to succeed.
And you've surpassed my expectations.
I'm proud of you Mr.
Bradstreet.
So if we're gonna make this work, we need to find a way to separate the roles.
You mean like keep the mother at home and the teacher at school? - Exactly.
- I can work on that.
Thank you, Ms.
Helsweel.
[keyboard clacking.]
You have to tell Aidan he can't come to the performance tonight.
Is this an attempt at humor? I can't do the performance if he's there.
And I can't do the performance if he isn't.
If Aidan comes, I can't sing, which means I'll ruin our whole performance.
- But - It's your grade on the line too.
Why is this a problem? Aidan's heard you sing, approximately seven times.
Yeah, but it's different because we're dating now.
Look, I know it's ridiculous and it's all in my head, - but I'm freaking out and I can't - Wow.
Wow? You're like me.
I don't follow.
People always think just because you're the only one concerned about something, it's all in your head, but it isn't.
That's why I have this.
I snap it three times and my thoughts focus.
Okay, but since I don't have one of those, you'll tell Aidan not to come? Please, George, I I can't risk failing in front of everyone.
[sighs.]
Light bulb.
Miles! In case you care, we got 17 out of 30 on our performance.
Worst mark I've ever gotten.
- You'll get over it.
- What is up with you? It doesn't matter.
We're over, why pretend we're not? Oh, no.
You do not get to sabotage our whole performance, blow up our relationship and then just walk away.
I deserve an explanation, Miles.
What is happening with you? What's happening is Matteo.
Seriously? You caused all this because you're jealous? - Are you really that immature? - Immature? [scoffs.]
- I see the way you look at each other.
- We don't look at each other.
You're reading into things.
Was I reading into him asking you on a date yesterday? And was I reading into you clearly wanting to say yes? You saw that? Go ahead.
Tell me it's not true.
Tell me you don't have feelings for Matteo, please.
It's not just me.
- You have feelings for Alya too.
- [sighs.]
You think I'm so immature.
Let me do the mature thing, and get out of your way.
[mellow music playing.]
[upbeat music playing.]
I just want you to see.
I want to know what you think.
Hey! George, what is your George, seriously open the door.
[George.]
You can't keep making excuses.
The only way forward is through.
[Scarlett groans.]
I'm serious, George.
You need to conquer your nerves here, so you can do it in the show.
- Should I know what's going on? - [Scarlett.]
Uh.
I'll come and get you before the performance.
Now, confront.
Confront your fear! - Sing for Aidan.
- [Scarlett.]
George? [phone clicking.]
I sent my friend Julie a text to let us out.
She'll be here soon.
Did I do something wrong? No, George is just helping me through something.
Something involving singing? And me? [sighs.]
It's just [sighs.]
I don't know if I can do this.
I can't sing with you in the room.
[sighs.]
Well, what if I turned around? Not helpful.
I could sing first.
- La, da, da - Stop! Please, for both our sakes.
I don't get it.
I've heard you sing.
Seven times.
I know, it's just You're my boyfriend now and I care a lot more about what you think.
I can never not like your voice.
There's got to be a way for us to get through this.
Not unless you could disappear.
- Just for like three hours? - [chuckles.]
Okay, I've got an idea.
- Close your eyes.
- I'm not closing my eyes.
Singing sounds a lot like talking.
You can do this.
The nerves are all in your head.
- You can do this.
- Shh! I'm trying to pretend you're not in the room.
[chuckles.]
Moonlight Reflections The world spins Out at the globe's edge We shed skin I wanna be like you I wanna be liked by you I wanna be me Hey I wanna be like you I wanna be liked by you I wanna be me I want love Not tall sleek girls That push and shove I want love I want love I want love in the moonlight Reflections The world spins Out at the globe's edge We shed skin I wanna be like you I wanna be liked by you I wanna be me [Helsweel chuckles.]
Magic.
Hey! I heard about what happened with you and your mom.
Is everything okay? Yeah, I actually think things are gonna be better this way.
Eventually.
I'm glad.
Now or never.
Wait, um I need to talk to you.
It's about Alya's song.
- I can't stop thinking about it.
- It's fine.
- That's all on her, not you.
- No, um She was right.
About? Everything.
I hope.
Ever since I met you, there's been this connection.
And I know I messed it up and Look, you really don't need to do this.
I do.
I only walk away because that's all I've known.
[exhales.]
I know that's not an excuse, and I know you deserve better.
So much better.
I need to learn to not deal with stuff that way.
And I will.
I promise.
[sighs.]
But I really think we have something, you and me, and I don't wanna let go of that.
Beckett, I I want you to know that I'm here when you're ready.
Until then, hang on to this for me.
[school bell ringing.]
- V.
- C.
[chuckles.]
What's that? Long story.
How'd your group project go? Long story.
Catch up over ice cream? Actually, I've been wanting to see the new Michael B.
Jordan movie.
You had me at Michael B.
Jordan.
[indistinct chattering.]
[upbeat music playing.]
I wanna be like you I wanna be liked by you I wanna be me I would love that I will love you I will love in the moonlight Reflections We shed skin