Make It or Break It (2009) s02e20 Episode Script
Worlds Apart
Previously on Make It or Break It I know you made clear that you only wanted to be buddies, but I was just wondering if you ever think you might change your mind.
I just don't see it.
You know how focused I am on my goal.
If you want a more physical game, then I want to go legit.
No more kissy kissy until we go on a date.
I was presented with clear evidence of inappropriate conduct.
The spot on the World Team goes to Kaylie Cruz.
You literally cannot afford to share the spotlight with this girl.
I'll do whatever it takes to make sure Kaylie's out of the picture.
Wait'll you check out the swag bags we have for everyone at our Worlds send-off party.
Too bad it's for Rock members only.
Too bad I couldn't care less.
I never socialize with the competition.
Competition? You're our teammate.
You don't get the big sponsorship bucks for winning team medals.
The individual gold is what makes you a star.
Which is what I am.
Kelly, can you move to the back so that Kaylie is front and center? You were saying? No, no, no.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Hi.
Sheila Baboyan.
Gentle reminder, my daughter is current World Champ.
And Kaylie Cruz is the current National Champion.
I know.
It's such a shame, isn't it? She has so much potential, that girl.
Oh.
I'm sure you've heard the rumors about her eating disorder.
God bless her.
The NGO doesn't pay attention to rumors.
Excuse me.
Hey, camera lady.
Where is Kelly's key light? Her eyes are recessed.
Come on, just give her a little sparkle.
Give her a little help there.
All right, do your job, and we'll be good.
Who is that horrible woman? It's Kelly Parker's "manamomster.
" Manager-slash-mother, slash monster.
She is the worst stage parent I've ever seen in this sport.
And all she cares about is the money.
It's shameful the way she exploits her daughter.
Well, that's why we've never let Payson accept any sponsorship money.
And we never will.
And FYI, the only reason you won Worlds last year is because Russia and China brought their "B" teams.
Come on, Lo.
Well it's true.
She's never beaten Ivanka or Genji Cho.
Neither have you.
And I'm betting that Ivanka and Genji will dethrone the "Queen of the Beam" again in Rio.
Yeah, well Sasha thinks I can win the gold on beam.
Haven't you noticed how much special attention he's been giving me? No, but I do remember how much his special attention did for Payson.
Can everyone just shut up and take the picture? Coach Belov, can you join the girls, please? Girls, think you can stop flapping your gums long enough for us to shoot this? Sorry, Sasha.
I was just telling the girls that because of you, I may get the gold on beam.
Sorry.
Sorry.
One more.
No.
Let's try that again, OK? OK.
Hopefully she can get this by Worlds and not - the end of the world.
- Guess what I just heard? Healthy Bar is going with Kaylie Cruz.
Do you have any idea how hard I worked to get you that endorsement? And all you had to do was to keep her off the team.
I did my best coaching Tessa for the spot.
And, well, your best wasn't good enough since you let Kaylie beat you at Nationals.
The only way to get her off the team now is to expose her anorexia.
This sport cannot afford another eating disorder scandal.
We need some proof.
Why don't you just say it in English? Oh, OK.
Hello Rio, my name is Payson Keeler and I'll see you at Worlds.
Great.
Kelly, we're ready for you.
Just a second.
I've waited so long my lip gloss has evaporated.
Watch how a pro does it.
Hey, camera guy, can you get in a little closer? This is the world champ, all right? Is that gonna kill you? What's this? I believe it's the original camcorder disc of Payson and Coach Belov's training session.
When she kissed him? And when, as the edited version Ellen Beals received didn't show, he clearly pushes her away.
Where did you get that? It was sent to the NGO anonymously.
Why now? Maybe whoever took it and cut it to incriminate Sasha felt guilty.
I wonder if we could keep this under wraps.
At least until after Worlds.
Payson has so much to worry about right now without opening this wound.
However you want to handle it.
So I'll see you in Rio.
Actually, we have to miss this one.
That's too bad.
But, don't worry, we'll take good care of Payson.
So, are things really that bad? We can't even pay our mortgage, how can we go to Worlds? This thing is postmarked Boulder.
I swear if I ever find out who tried to humiliate my daughter-- And nearly destroy Sasha's career.
I'll rip their heart out.
Not if I beat you to it.
Round off full, go.
Perfect.
Back handspring layout, layout, layout.
Good.
Freeze.
What did I tell you? Fierce not flirty.
We want the judges in Rio to take you as seriously as Ivanka and Genji.
OK? XXX Arabesque.
Wow.
Taking sexy from Lauren is-- Is like giving her a lobotomy.
There's nothing left inside but air.
Hey, gorgeous.
Hey.
Steady, stay focused.
OK.
Side aerial.
Kick front-flip.
Good.
Standing Arabian.
Good.
Double back dismount.
That's OK.
We've loaded your routine with a lot of skills.
What if it's still not good enough to beat Ivanka and Genji? You need to forget about the past.
All great competitors have one thing in common: A short term memory.
They aren't haunted by their losses or their mistakes, because they don't remember them.
A short memory.
That's what you need to win.
Got it? Yeah.
Hey.
You and I, we've had a break through, right? - Right.
- So trust me.
I do.
I trust you.
I trust you, too.
- Do you speak Spanish? - I do.
What did Kaylie just say about me? That you should be the team captain because you're the current World Champ and you've won more gold medals than anyone else.
Why would she say that? Because she's a team player and a class act.
We're prepared to offer you $250,000 against 500,000 if Kaylie medals at Worlds.
And then of course there are the big bonuses based on sales.
How does that sound? It sounds like a starting point.
What's the product? A new energy bar for the fit young woman who cares about her health.
You're not just the National Champion of gymnastics, but also of good nutrition and positive body esteem.
You're the perfect role model for young girls.
You would never starve yourself to get the results you want.
Which is why, when Kaylie Cruz needs energy, she grabs a Grrrl Bar.
G-triple-R-L.
Grrrl.
What do you think? Uh, I think we need to talk it over and we'll get back to you.
Absolutely.
We'll show ourselves out.
- Thank you.
- A pleasure to meet you.
- Enjoy.
- Thank you.
Well, the good news is, we've done a great job of keeping my anorexia a secret.
They obviously haven't even heard the rumors.
Maybe we can get them to tweak the campaign.
I hate this whole ACL injury lie.
You're entitled to your privacy.
You're under no obligation to disclose your condition to the rest of the world.
It's not a condition, it's a disease, Dad.
It's a hot button issue in this sport and I don't want you to be treated unfairly because of it.
Look.
It's a lot of money.
But, um, we can say no to this deal.
It's entirely up to you.
Well, yes, Kaylie is taking endorsements that rightfully belong to us, but truly, our biggest concern is for the team.
And how damaging it would be for America at Worlds if, you know, the public finds out its National Champion is anorexic.
Believe me, I share your concern.
Here's yet another scandal ready to blow up at The Rock.
I tried to get rid of Belov but those idiots brought him back.
And they made him coach of World Team? I mean, it makes you wonder who the idiots are, am I right? Don't even get me started.
Because I was burned by that whole kissing scandal, I am now under investigation for ethics violations.
And nobody cares about the integrity of the sport like you do.
Thank you.
I will be exonerated but in the meantime I'm really not in a position to make waves.
Without irrefutable proof of Kaylie's condition, there's nothing I can do.
But, I hope to see you at the Tanners' send-off party tomorrow night? Oh, we're not invited.
I'm surprised you are.
I don't think they expect to see me there but they did invite the entire NGO and I have some unfinished business to attend to.
We're talking half a million dollars here, maybe more.
Wow.
I guess you're buyin'.
But how can I pretend to be the girl who would never starve herself? Do you want my advice or my permission to say no? Maybe both.
You have my permission to be true to yourself.
And my advice is, that's all that really matters.
And that's what my recovery is about.
Thank you, oh, divine sage one.
Namaste, grasshopper.
Seriously, thank you for being here.
Hey, Pay! Do you want to join us? - Yeah, the more the monotonous.
- Back at'cha Mr.
Exciting.
What's wrong? My parents aren't coming to Worlds.
They've never missed a major meet.
Just, we can't afford it.
I don't want to talk about it.
OK.
If they just would've let me take some sponsorship money before Nationals.
When everybody thought I was ing to win.
I mean, might win.
If I hadn't broken my back.
It's OK.
If you hadn't broken your back, I might've still won.
The point is, I had offers then and now, nobody's knocking on my door.
They should be.
You are the comeback kid.
What better role model is there? What are you talking about? I am talking about you being the spokesperson for Healthy Bar.
Why not you? I'm not the girl that they're looking for.
But you, Payson, you are.
- I'm not the National Champion.
- Who cares? You don't need to be a star, because you have a story.
Yeah.
An amazing story.
You're everything that they're looking for.
They just don't know it yet.
- Who's going to tell them? - We are.
Yeah, my dad's in advertising and he's always saying what the client really wants, is to be told what they want.
You guys are really sweet but my parents won't let me forfeit a college scholarship by taking endorsement money.
If you get this campaign you could make half a million dollars.
You can pay for college.
- Or buy a Ferrari.
- Shut up, Austin.
Look.
It's our job to convince the Healthy Bar people.
And it's your job to convince your parents.
More pictures of Payson? If I didn't know better I might be jealous.
These are for a special project we're working on.
Special secret project? Top secret, actually.
OK, ready when you are.
- Awesome.
- Did you get what you need? I always get what I need from you.
- I'll see you later, OK? - OK.
See-ya.
So, now that Max and I are serious, you might want to find a new "secret project" partner.
Don't you mean now that you and Max are "casually dating?" We're doing a lot more than that.
Well, you're not having sex.
How do you know? - Because Max told me.
- Why would he tell you that? Maybe so I would know that he's not as serious about you as you are about him.
Just sayin'.
That's the highest DOD on vault I've ever seen.
It has to be.
Since I'm only competing on one event at Worlds, I really have to wow the judges.
So, did you really mean it when you told that reporter you thought I should be our team captain? Yeah.
With all your experience, you make a great team leader.
Not like your friends would ever let that happen.
Because you push everyone away.
Look, I saw a different side of you, when you came to my house that day.
If you would just show the world that girl, you wouldn't have to go at it all alone.
Because gymnastics is hard and to do what we do we need each other's support and sisterhood.
I know you must be lonely.
And I can be your friend if you just let me.
In fact, why don't you come with me to the send-off party tonight.
I wasn't invited.
I'm inviting you.
To be a part of this team.
So come with me and make the first step.
I promise you, if you do, my friends will meet you halfway.
What is a role model? Excuse me for interrupting, but you don't have to pitch us on Kaylie.
We know you're the girl we want.
What if you're wrong? What if there's a better girl? You want to pitch us a better girl? - Yes.
- Well, this is a first.
If you'll indulge us for just a second I promise you, you won't be sorry.
What is a role model? A person worthy of imitation.
Who inspires.
And for young women, looking to define themselves and their dreams, you ask "Who can they look up to?" How about someone who has struggled against insurmountable obstacles, to follow her dream? Someone who the world had written off, but who triumphed because she never gave up.
And now, less than a year later, due to her courage and determination, she's back and better than ever.
And so, if what you're looking for is a role model Then here she is The bold, the beautiful, and the very brave Payson Keeler.
They're offering $25,000 now and With that kind of money, we could pay for college.
Payson, there's no guarantee you'll medal.
But I will! And the Healthy Bar people could've chosen anybody, but they're betting their money on me.
Well, not all of it.
What were they offering Kaylie up front? Before Nationals we turned down a $100,000 offer.
We don't want to forfeit your NCAA scholarship eligibility for a puny 25 grand.
Your mother's right.
We can't be gambling with your college education.
But, didn't we gamble when we went into debt for my back surgery? And what happens if I get injured again? Then college is off the table and we've, what? We've lost the house? For nothing? Payson, we don't want you worrying about our finances.
Then let me get us out of the hole I helped get us into.
Otherwise, I'm not going to Worlds.
If we're in such big trouble that you guys can't afford to be there, then I can't keep pursuing this dream.
Let's just keep cool.
OK? And we can talk about this another time.
Right now we have to get ready for the Tanners' party.
Promise me that you'll at least try to keep an open mind? We promise.
Can you believe that? $25,000? We could sure use $25,000 right now.
Well, are you saying we should let her forfeit college so that she can pay the bills? Like Kelly Parker's "manamomster?" We're not like that woman.
I'm not talking about exploiting our daughter.
But she is a professional athlete.
We're holding on to this old value system as if she were competing on an amateur level.
Maybe we're wrong.
You must be relieved to have that back.
Not that anyone who matters believes you did anything wrong but it completely exonerates you.
It doesn't exonerate me from leading Payson to believe I had romantic feelings for her.
Is there anything that happens around here that you don't blame yourself for? I don't blame myself for you running back to Steve Tanner because you found you'd almost betrayed your vow of chastity.
Or maybe you were just angry with me .
.
because I respected your values? Why would I be angry about that? You felt rejected? I can't have this conversation.
Why not? You've always got all the right answers.
I ran away from you because you may respect my values but you don't share them and you are not going to change.
As Steve Tanner has.
Yes.
You know the biggest mistake women make? Is believing their love can change a man.
Though I seriously doubt you love him.
I'm where God wants me to be.
No.
You're where you feel safe.
Please.
So Kelly, don't think just because Kaylie Cruz invited you to this party she's your new BFF.
She's still the competition, OK? She's also my teammate.
Well good then, why don't you worry about being a team player and just forget that I've sacrificed everything to make you a star.
Including my marriage.
Do you know why your father left? Because I was too busy making your dreams come true.
And as long as Kaylie Cruz is on that World Team, it's over.
I gave up my life and my happiness and I have nothing to show for it.
I am a total and complete failure.
And my life is over.
But you be a team player.
It's not over.
Look.
What's that? It's Kaylie's journal.
I took it today, from her gym bag.
"My name is Kaylie Cruz and I am anorexic.
" And this is her handwriting.
Yes.
Do you know what this means? Kaylie Cruz is off the team.
And you, my darling daughter, are the new Healthy Bar spokesperson! I'm so proud of you.
What a good girl! I want you to take this journal to the party and you give it to Ellen Beals.
And she will know what to do with it.
All right? This means that Kaylie is finished.
And we are back, baby! You are such a pretty girl.
Do you know that? Momma did good, huh? - Welcome! - Hi! You all look gorgeous.
Well, we clean up OK.
And speaking of OK, nice dress, Payson.
I hope you guys are hungry, because we have a fabulous buffet.
I'm all over that.
Oh, my God.
Look who's here.
Hey, nice party.
What's she doing here? She's my plus one.
And she's our teammate.
I thought she didn't believe in team? Well, I'm here aren't I? Lauren, why don't you show KP your house.
Fine.
Follow me.
So? I'm dying to know what your parents said about the Healthy Bar offer.
Well, they didn't say yes, but they didn't say no.
They should've been there to hear Max.
- He was really incredible.
- I know.
Move over Don Draper.
I wonder if he's here yet? Although if he was, I am sure that Lauren would be licking his face.
Sounds like someone's jealous.
We're just friends.
So you keep saying.
Look who's talking.
You look beautiful.
Both of you.
Awkward.
Well, if you'll excuse me.
I'm going to see how much free food I can shove in my purse, just in case.
Her folks said no to Healthy Bar? They haven't decided.
It's about time you got here.
Come on, I want to show you something.
That was a very cool thing you did, passing all that money on to Payson.
That's what friends are for.
Wanna take a walk on the wild side? I happen to know the fox trot.
Is there anything you can't do? Fly.
But, I'm working on it.
Ta-da! What is this? My meditation room.
You got a bed in your meditation room? Sometimes, I like to meditate laying down.
I thought we were gonna take this slow.
We can take it as slow as you want.
What's this? A proposal.
I already said yes.
To the "what" but not the "when".
Let's get married in Rio, the city famous for the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
It's perfect.
You're right.
It's perfect.
You OK? Yeah.
It's just that we're entertaining.
What's wrong? Lauren, you're seriously hot but I'm not ready to have sex with you.
You seem ready.
I'm not emotionally ready.
Is this about Payson? Because she will never really be able to give you what you need.
All she cares about is her gymnastics and the second you get in the way of that, which you will, she'll drop you cold.
But until you figure that out, stop wasting my time! Besides a college scholarship, are there really any other cons to letting Payson take the money? Besides crushing my male ego? Come on.
Mark.
You know, hoping for a scholarship for Payson is a gamble in its own way.
Maybe it's time we think about striking while the iron is hot.
I wanted to be the parent who paid his daughter's way through this sport.
Who doesn't mortgage her dreams.
And who bankrupts his family along the way? Because that's where we're headed.
Hey, what do you think about that Healthy Bar offer? I mean, it cost my kid a mil but it's a good deal for yours, coming off an injury.
We haven't decided whether to let her take it.
Why wouldn't you? College scholarship eligibility for one.
And And the bulk of the Healthy Bar money is contingent on her medaling at Worlds.
Which is a big gamble.
It's not my place to tell you what to do, but you already made the gamble when you let Payson become an elite athlete.
If you don't know in your heart that she can go all the way, what was all the sacrifice for? I have a confession to make.
OK.
I'm dying to kiss you right now.
I know we can't.
I just wish we could.
So do I.
Who invited Kelly Parker? I did.
Be careful.
I don't trust that girl.
She's not so dangerous.
She's like a cornered animal.
She'll show you her teeth but she won't bite.
Oh, speaking of someone who will bite, look who just walked in.
What is Ellen Beals doing here? Don't Panic, we invited all the NGO members.
What if she tells someone that I'm the one who sent her that video? If she hasn't by now, she's not going to.
Who knows, maybe she's here to make nice.
Go.
Mingle.
I'll handle this.
Ellen, so nice to see you.
Really? After I got you elected President of the Rock Parents Board and then never heard from you again, I thought I'd be the last person you'd want to see.
- About that - Don't waste your breath.
Sasha won, I lost and you switched sides.
Happens all the time.
But I'm still standing and I came tonight to remind everyone that I may be down but I'm not out.
- Ellen Beals is here.
- Good for her.
When we invited the NGO members we never dreamed she'd have the nerve to show her face.
All I'm concerned with right now is finding a drink.
There's one.
Excuse me.
There you are.
You guys having fun? What's what's going on? We've made our decision.
About the Healthy Bar deal.
Why do I get the feeling you have bad news? Because I'm totally messing with you.
They said yes! What! That's, that's great! Oh my God.
My parents are coming to Worlds and when I medal we can pay our debt off and my dad can take his time finding a job and I owe it all to you.
What you did, and what you said to those Healthy Bar people, - you were amazing.
- Because you're amazing.
I love you.
And I always thought I couldn't have a boyfriend because it would mess with my gymnastics, but you've made me better.
You've made everything better.
And I would really like it if you could kiss me right now so I could please stop talking.
Oh my God.
I am so sorry.
I just made a complete fool of myself.
No.
No, you didn't.
I'm just, I I wasn't expecting this.
Because you don't feel the same way.
Payson, no, I'm just a little overwhelmed It's OK.
It's OK.
I get it.
We said we were just gonna be friends.
So Just please forget that this ever happened.
We should get back to the party.
Payson.
Have you seen Max? He's with Payson.
Hello, Lauren.
Miss Beals.
I'm so glad you came.
How are you? Not well.
I'm under an ethics investigation.
You know why? Because for some reason you decided to anonymously send the original training cam disc to the NGO.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Don't worry.
I won't out you.
Even though some people are accusing me of editing the disc myself so I could be named the World Team Coach.
But personal ambition has never been what drives me.
All I want is for the American team to win the Olympics in 2012.
And for now, we need you to do that.
But you did burn me and I'm sure I'll find some way to return the favor.
Good luck in Rio.
- Hey.
- Hey! Wanna go check out the buffet with me? Could I talk to you? Alone? Oh, OK.
Uh, can I please have your attention? Look, I just want to thank you all for coming.
I'm sure that you are all as excited as I am to kick some major butt at Worlds! And I have a very special announcement to make.
After we win the gold at Worlds I'm going to put some gold on my fiancée's finger.
Well, a gold wedding band that is.
Summer and I have decided to get married in Rio, right after Worlds and we'd love you all to come.
I'm so excited! I also would like to make an announcement.
After Summer marries my dad, she's going to adopt me.
She's going to be my legal mother.
Daddy, I'm so happy! It means a lot that you invited me here tonight.
It means a lot that you came.
We're teammates.
And friends.
I hope.
We are.
Which is why I wanted to give you this.
What is that? It's your journal.
Where did you get this? I took it.
When I came over that one day.
Why? Because it's all about you being anorexic.
And I thought I could use it to get you kicked off the World Team.
Wow.
I invited you over to my house because you were upset and didn't have anyone to talk to and you stole my most private possession? And you obviously read it.
I won't tell anyone what you wrote.
And I'm giving it back because I want you to know that you can trust me.
Trust you? Are you crazy? I will never trust you.
And everyone was right about you.
You are a horrible human being.
Ooh.
Hey.
What are you doing? Uh, enjoying Mr.
Tanner's Although I have to tell you, this two years, 20 years, it all tastes like crap to me.
What the hell is wrong with you? That's a good frickin' question, Austin.
Two girls threw themselves at me tonight.
One offered me her body, the other her love and I couldn't say yes to either one of them.
OK, Romeo, you're drunk.
I'm taking you home.
What was that, man? That was a kiss.
I kissed you.
Why? Because I wanted to.
So, what? You're gay? No.
- You just like to kiss guys? - And girls.
Hey.
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.
Thank you.
I have to say, I'm surprised.
I thought from the way you so passionately defended Sasha that you two had something going on.
That's none of your business.
And frankly I think you have a lot of nerve showing your face here after you used that bogus video to get rid of Sasha.
I had no idea it was bogus at the time.
Or that the person who sent it to me had tampered with it.
I suspect that person was you.
I give you my word, it wasn't.
Then tell me who it was.
Why don't you ask your fiancé? So, if you're not gay and you're not straight, that makes you? - Bisexual.
- Come on.
What? A guy can't be bisexual? Because that defies some sort of stereotype of masculinity? I don't know.
I've never known any bisexual guys.
Well, you know me.
Not as well as I thought I did.
So, you're freaked out? I don't know.
It's kind of hard to understand.
Exactly.
And if I tell Lauren or Payson that I'm also attracted to guys, do you think they'll understand? Or be turned off? Or like most people, think that I'm gay but I just can't admit it? I wish I was just gay.
Life would be a lot simpler.
I don't know what to say.
Of course you don't.
'Cause it's so easy being Austin Tucker, huh? You have no idea what it's like to be me, man.
Nobody does.
And can't explain why I'm attracted to guys and girls.
But I don't want to hurt anyone.
Especially Payson.
I mean, how is a girl like that not going to be freaked out? You think she'd still love me if she knew who I really was? So that's why you didn't go for it? I think that if you care about her, then you have to tell her.
But you're not in any condition to tell her tonight.
Come on.
Let's get you out of here.
I'm going to ask you, one last time, and I demand an honest answer.
Did you have anything to do with sending that training cam video to Ellen Beals? No.
Do you know who did? You vowed, with God as your witness that you would never lie to me again.
Please, I deserve the truth.
Yes.
I know who did it.
Who? Who did it? I did.
But it was only so you would break up with Sasha and marry my dad so that you could be my mom.
Dad didn't know anything about it, until way later.
He was just protecting me.
So you can still marry him.
Do you have any idea how much pain you've caused? I don't want to have anything to do with your father.
Or with you.
Ever again.
I'll go after her.
I'll fix this.
Don't worry.
Hey, I just, uh, came to get my jacket in here.
You OK? Do you care about me at all? Of course I do.
Then can we get out of here? Please? I don't wanna have sex, I just don't want to be alone.
Want to talk about it? Tell me why you're upset? I'm not upset.
She'll forgive me.
I know she will.
She didn't mean it.
She loves me.
Who are we talking about? My mother.
I thought you said your mother was was dead? What? Lauren! Stop! Whoa! Excuse me, I got a call about Lauren Tanner.
She was in a car accident.
I'll be right with you.
- Are you her mother? - What? Uh, Miss Tanner said her mother was coming.
Is she all right? You're here! Your daughter's very lucky.
Most people don't walk away from a collision like that with just a few bruises.
Unfortunately her friend wasn't as lucky.
Max was with me.
He has a concussion and a fractured collar bone.
We're going to keep him overnight but Lauren is free to go.
- I'll just get her paperwork.
- Thank you.
- Lauren, where's your father? - I had them call you first.
It was so awful! I took my eyes away from the road for a second and then BAM! This huge SUV came out of nowhere.
I thought I was going to die! You should see my car, it's practically totaled and the other guy just walked away.
Not a scratch.
Lauren, why did you tell them I'm your mother? Because I wanted you to come.
I need you.
I called Sasha.
Did you tell him about the video? You can't tell him, Summer.
He can't find out it was me.
I need to go to Worlds.
It's the most important event What the hell did you do? I'm so sorry, Sasha.
I didn't mean to hurt you or anyone.
How could you do something so stupid? What are you talking about? I'm talking about you getting into a car with a boy the night before we leave to go to Worlds and driving like a reckless teenager.
I'm sorry, I made a mistake.
You don't get to make mistakes that risk your life.
I didn't invest all this time in you to have you throw it away with impulsive, selfish behavior! I don't know what to say.
You can tell me you'll never disappoint me again.
Because one more strike and you are out.
Do you understand me? I understand.
You didn't tell him.
No.
I didn't tell him because you're going to tell him.
What? Why are you doing this to me? You're gonna tell him.
Before Worlds are over.
And I suggest you do it sooner than later.
- Is she OK? - Can she compete? Yes.
And yes.
So go home, get some rest.
We have a long flight tomorrow.
- We just want to see her.
- And then we'll go straight home.
Well, see that you do.
Hey, what are you doing here? What are you doing here? Lauren was in a car accident.
- So was Max.
- We were together.
Oh, thank God you're OK.
Who was driving? Not Max, I hope.
He was drunk.
I was driving.
And he wasn't that drunk.
- What were you doing? - What do you think we were doing? We were going some place we could be alone.
- Is he OK? - His collarbone is broken.
Great.
So he's not going to Worlds.
Nice going, Lauren.
Excuse me.
Are you the young woman who was brought in with Max Spencer? That's me.
He's sedated, but I think he's asking for you.
I'm sure he is.
Be right back.
You heard the nurse, he's sedated.
He doesn't know what he's saying.
I should probably find his doctor, see what's really up.
- I am such an idiot.
- No, you aren't.
- I told Max I loved him.
- Whoa.
When? At the party.
It justit just popped out.
And what did he say? Nada.
God, I feel so embarrassed.
Just because he didn't say "I love you" back doesn't mean he doesn't feel it.
He apparently left the party to have sex with Lauren.
Who feels the need to rub that fact in my face the night before we leave for the biggest meet of our lives.
What are you doing here? Checking on my teammate.
Like you.
- Isn't that what teammates do? - Cut the crap.
You're not fooling anyone.
Is Lauren OK? Like you care.
Aren't you the one who said we should give her a break? I made a mistake.
She doesn't care about anybody but herself.
Well, then she apparently fits in perfectly around here.
I've gotta call my mom.
Look, I could've done a lot of things with that journal.
But I gave it back.
Because I wanted a friend.
Because I wanted to be part of a team.
You stole my most intimate possession.
You will never be my friend.
Fine.
If that's the way you want it, we'll go back to everyone out for themselves.
That's where I shine anyway.
Good luck in Rio, Kaylie.
I'm right here, honey.
What is it? What can I do? Thank you for coming I'm sorry I'd never hurt you Payson.
Mom, have you seen my big duffel? Pay! We leave for the airport in three hours.
You've been working to go to Worlds your whole life and you haven't even started packing? Can you just spare me the lecture and point me in the direction of the duffel.
What's wrong, honey? You're not feeling the pressure of taking the endorsement, are you? No.
I know you and Dad still feel weird about it but I'm fine.
I'm going to kill it at Worlds, end of story.
You don't look fine.
You look like you're about to burst.
Why don't you check in with one of the girls and get a little pep talk? - Thank you, no.
- What about Max? - Why don't you give him a call? - I do not need to talk to Max.
- Mornin', sweetie.
- Morning.
Becca's still disappointed she's not going with us to Brazil.
Oh, well, frankly, it's a luxury that we both get to go.
The Rock is paying most of my way but yours cost a big chunk of Payson's $25,000 advance.
That's what it was for, right? That, and paying our back bills and our mortgage.
Yeah, I just can't believe it's almost all gone.
Along with Payson's college scholarship eligibility.
I thought that we agreed that we'd put our faith in Payson and faith that she would do well at Worlds, earning her bonus, which is more than enough to pay for her college education.
We don't know if she would've gotten a scholarship, anyway, right? You're right.
And I do have faith in Payson.
Will you grab that, Kay? Yep.
Hi.
Come in.
Please.
I just wanted to check in on the new US Team Captain.
- Good morning, Marcus.
- Good morning, how are you? Good, thanks.
How ya feeling, Kaylie? I feel great.
Ready to go.
You know, we've been getting unprecedented interview requests for Kaylie from the foreign press in Rio.
She's a star.
They're going to ask you about your fall at World's Trials and your subsequent absence.
So, do you know what you'll tell them? I injured my ACL.
It's healed and I'm ready to go.
You understand why we can't mention the eating disorder.
And this strategy isn't just for us, it's for you.
Your scores would go down because you'd be perceived as weak.
Yeah, that's the funny thing, because my recovery has actually made me a stronger person and I'm sure as a gymnast as well.
Yeah, but it wouldn't just affect your scores.
You're the captain.
See, you need to think of how your whole team would be perceived.
We need to keep the focus on how strong this team is; how strong its captain is.
I won't let the team down.
You can count on me.
Genji, over here! Ivanka! Ivanka! Do you feel the Americans are a threat? Every scenario predicts a three-way race between China, Russia and the United States.
And every scenario predicts we finish third.
Every scenario but mine.
We're not here to give sound bites, we are here to win.
March up these stairs like warriors, and enter that arena as a team.
Speak to no one.
I'll see you inside after I get our credentials.
Kaylie? - Payson, how do you feel? - Kaylie, how's your ACL? Ivanka, any challenge for you here other than Genji Cho? I do not think Genji is a challenge for me.
This is Russia's year to shine, with me at the helm.
Let's not forget who the reigning World Champ is.
And I plan on beating both Ivanka and Genji Cho.
But we each have our strengths, and on beam? Ivanka, Genji, Kelly, watch out.
- This is my year.
- Kaylie, bienvenida.
Nice work.
I promised the Spanish-language press a few words.
Kaylie, it's good to see you back from your surgery.
On your ACL? Oh, right, um Yeah, I actually didn't have surgery.
I rested.
There was physical therapy.
But, um, mostly, I rested.
Payson, Kaylie says the US Team is strong and united.
Is that true? Payson, is this team tight enough to take on China or Russia? Yeah, I just went shopping.
I'm back at the hotel now.
All right, Dad.
Talk to you later, bye.
Kaylie, I thought we had this down.
You were like a deer in the headlights with those reporters.
I know.
I'm sorry.
I've got it.
I don't think you do.
This is a huge year for you, Kaylie, and a huge year for USA gymnastics.
We can't afford a scandal.
What are you saying? I'm saying, I don't want you talking to the press.
- At all.
- Fine.
The whole team is depending on you.
Your rooms will be ready soon.
Please enjoy these complimentary piña coladas.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
This is the nicest hotel we've ever been to in our lives, on Payson's dime.
But Payson wanted us here.
We're not on vacation.
We're here to support her in her dream, like we always do.
I forgot to ask.
Would you like to book a couples massage? No.
And here, take these back.
What's the matter? Are we really supporting her? Or are we selling her dream to pay some bills? We did need that money, Kim.
And we do believe in her.
And not just us, Healthy Bar does too.
If Healthy Bar believed in her so much, why are they only throwing out $25,000 until they see how she does? They're not sure about her, Mark.
They're not.
We may have just thrown it all away You are the Keelers.
I thought I'd find you tomorrow, but look, you're right here.
- And you are? - Katerina Paynich.
Stanford University.
Listen, I know that girls who are on the Olympic path postpone college.
Ordinarily, I wouldn't recruit an athlete at Worlds.
Recruit? Yes.
I'm here to recruit Payson Keeler for a Stanford scholarship.
Oh, God.
I just want you to know, if Payson isn't quite up to the Olympics, with her injury and all, she might have a place at Stanford on our team, on scholarship.
Something to think about.
Oh God.
Oh God.
Oh God.
Oh God.
It's OK, honey.
It's OK.
Is it? Stanford University is here to recruit Payson with a scholarship we can't take because we took $25,000 to pay some bills and our mortgage.
Now's your chance to meet Mr.
Kobalt himself, Olympic gold medalist, Austin Tucker, wearing the new summer line of Kobalt sunglasses.
Austin! Over here! Austin! Are you ready for Worlds? Do I look ready? I've still got a few days.
The men don't compete until the women are done.
What about training? This is it, chief.
I only make it look easy.
What can you tell us about your love life? You have a girlfriend? If I had a girlfriend could I do this? Sorry, ladies.
Gotta run.
Kaylie.
- Kaylie! - Who are you? At the moment, I'm Mr.
Kobalt.
No, at the moment you're an ass.
Mr.
Ass.
What happened to that nice guy that I danced with in Boulder? The guy who made me think that I That you're special? That I care about you? I'm right here.
This Mr.
Kobalt stuff? It's an act.
- It sells sunglasses.
- It's pathetic.
My whole image is built on this, Kaylie.
My professional image.
Well, if being a fake is what it takes, then I'd rather be poor.
Says the rich girl.
Look, I'm not judging you, but you're letting the whole world think that you've been out with an ACL injury.
So don't act like I'm the only fake around here.
We all have to do what we have to do.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Gymnastics Championship of the World! Please welcome the teams representing today's competing nations.
The team from France.
The team from Spain.
The team from the United States of America.
The team from Sweden.
The team from Russia.
The team from Brazil.
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
I'm Danny Crowle.
And joining me today Olympic gold medalists and gymnastics legends Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner.
So, what can we expect from today's qualifying competition? Well, the biggest challenge for the US in the qualifying round today will be Russia.
Their star, Ivanka, is one of the most exciting gymnasts we've seen since Genji Cho.
And, speaking of Cho, Nadia, we're not going to see China or Genji Cho today.
That's right.
China is competing in tomorrow's qualifying round, so we won't see them go head to head until the Finals.
The big question for the US: Can they win the team gold? Well, they're a great team, there's no question about it.
But I fully expect to see China and Russia competing for the gold in the Finals.
But the US could definitely be in the mix for the bronze.
And of course, that's in the Finals.
But, first, they have to make it through the qualifying round today.
Bart, tell us how that works.
Twenty-two teams compete today, and 22 tomorrow.
The top four from each day advance to the Finals.
On beam, from the United States of America, Lauren Tanner.
You are technically as good or better than any gymnast out here.
The judges need to see that.
So, let them.
No flourishes.
No embellishments.
Just keep it simple.
Like we've practiced.
- But, they've beaten me before.
- Short memory, Lauren.
Forget it.
Put it behind you.
We don't need all of your sass today, just do the routine flawlessly.
Show them you're serious.
Trust me.
We're told that Coach Belov has added some new combinations to Lauren's routine to increase its point value.
No doubt in response to recent losses to both Ivanka and Genji Cho.
Lauren always brings a lot of sizzle and personality to her routines.
That's why she's called the "Queen of the Beam.
" This is gonna be very entertaining.
Oops, a little balance check here.
This is going to cost her three-tenth deduction.
Come on, Lauren.
You've got this.
I'm surprised.
I didn't expect that from Lauren at all.
You're right.
No sparkle.
No sass.
Just a very lackluster performance riddled with small mistakes.
OK.
No harm.
From Russia, Ivanka Kirilenko.
Wow.
Ivanka.
It's hard to imagine anyone doing better than that.
Stunning.
Just flawless.
So, after one rotation, Russia is in the first position, Spain second, and the US third.
There's no reason to get discouraged.
We're in a good position and still have three rotations left.
Vault's up next.
You should've let me do it my way.
On vault, from the United States of America, Kaylie Cruz.
Good luck, you'll do great.
You know what? Stop pretending you're a team player.
You're not.
Here's Kaylie Cruz, reigning US Champion.
It's been awhile since we've seen her compete.
That's right.
She injured her ACL at the World Trials.
Nadia, what impact could that have on her vault? Well, we are about to see.
Oh, a big step on the landing.
Also not centered.
That's going to cost her an eight-tenth deduction.
And this is the only apparatus on which she's competing today.
Coach Belov has to be expecting more from her.
It's OK, Kaylie.
Relax.
You'll get it this time, OK? C'mon, Kaylie, you've got this! You've got this! Oh, that's not the vault she intended.
That one-and-a-half twist was supposed to be a two-and-a-half twist.
That's going to cost Kaylie one point too.
And so, after two rotations Team USA has dropped into fourth place.
Wow.
They can't afford to drop any lower.
Not if they hope to qualify for the Finals.
And, meanwhile, Ivanka and the Russian Team maintains its commanding lead.
On floor, from the United States of America, Payson Keeler! A year ago many people believed that Payson Keeler was poised to become the top gymnast in the U.
S.
Then, tragedy.
A broken back.
- She's gonna do great.
- Healthy Bar loves her.
Today we'll see if she can complete a full comeback.
Something's wrong.
She doesn't look like herself.
She needed more height to complete that move.
She'll get a three-tenth deduction for that.
This is not the performance that the US Team needed here.
They could be finished.
We did this, Mark.
She's not herself.
We're the worst parents on the planet.
So, after three rotations, the US finds itself in sixth place.
Bart, they're gonna have to be flawless in that final rotation.
As well as perhaps a little bit lucky.
In order to make the top four and make the Finals, they need Japan and Brazil, currently in fourth and fifth positions, to stumble badly.
I don't care if you like her.
I don't even care if you hate her.
But as long as Kelly Parker is on this team you will damn well support her.
So stop acting like a bloody prom queen and start acting like a team captain.
Our whole future is on the line.
He's right.
We're almost out.
On uneven bars, from the United States of America, Kelly Parker! You can do this, Kelly! C'mon, you got it! - You've got this, Kelly! - You can do it, Kelly! - Come on, Kelly! - Whoo! - Come on, Kelly! - Get it, girl.
Nice! As incredible as it sounds, that performance by Kelly Parker has just moved the US Team into fourth place! By the skin of their teeth, they move in to the Finals.
But Coach Belov can't be happy with the way his team performed today.
Hi, can I please get room service? No.
Hang that up, and sit down.
No food.
No phones.
Nothing, until you figure out what happened today.
- Well, I think that we just - Don't tell me.
Tell each other.
The four of you might have tossed your careers away today.
And you have each other to thank for that.
So go on, share.
We made the Finals.
Why are you punishing us? You barely made the Finals and you're not fit to carry the sweats of China or Russia.
You failed because you couldn't work as a team.
And you're not leaving this room until you can.
How? That's for you to figure out.
OK, we all know we sucked today.
Speak for yourself.
I saved all of you.
- You should be thanking me.
- The question is why.
I almost died in a car accident, my boyfriend just got out of the hospital, Sasha took away my sizzle.
Hate me.
Can we go now? - I should've been captain.
- You know you don't deserve it.
Do you wanna tell them, or should I? She stole my journal.
I gave it back, and I apologized, but apparently that counts for nothing.
Makes you wonder why anyone would bother to apologize for anything.
You Rock Girls always think you're better than everyone.
And some of us think that we can just take whatever and whoever we want.
Look, I called dibs on Max and you said it was OK.
- Well, maybe it wasn't.
- Wow.
Great job leading the team, Captain Cruz.
Shut up.
And I never even wanted to be captain! - Then why are you? - Because they named me captain What were you doing with him in the car anyways? You know what? I'll be the first to say it.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I let myself become an airhead like you three.
I let a boy get to my head and mess with my game.
Aha.
You do like Max.
Little Miss holier than thou.
You know what? I'm sorry, too.
Sorry that you can't handle boys and I can.
Oh, by handle, you mean prance around in your underwear? Just stop.
You know, on my last rotation, I knew you were fake-cheering for me, but it felt good, anyway.
I used to watch you guys cheer each other on and I was jealous.
You were a real team and I secretly wanted that.
Until now, until hearing you guys tear each other down.
You're all even bigger fakes than I am.
She's right.
Kelly Parker, of all people, is right.
What if it's over? Everything we've hoped for, dreamed about How could we let petty things bring us down? But it's not.
It's not all petty.
I talked my parents into going against everything, everything that they stood for.
I told them that it was OK for us to sign away my eligibility.
I promised them it would be OK.
God, they have to be so wrecked right now.
I wish my parents would agonize about letting me take sponsorships.
My mom sold my eligibility away when I was nine years old.
You're lucky, Payson.
You lost your scholarship eligibility, but you have parents that love you.
I know that you're pissed at Sasha right now for not letting you do your sizzle your way, but you have to trust him.
He cares about you and believes in you.
And, as for Max, I apologize.
You win.
You got the guy.
No.
You did.
He likes you, Payson.
It's true.
Do you know at the hospital, he called out your name? He chose you.
Whatever.
If there's anything I've learned today, it's that it's about team.
It's always about team.
So can we get through this? I don't think I can.
Kaylie, I'm so sorry I took your journal.
I'm no better than my mom, and you should hate me.
No.
It's not that.
It's just You guys are telling all your secrets and coming clean.
I can't.
I have a disease, and the NGO, they won't let me talk about it.
And I get it, but it would just help so much if I could.
If I could be honest, like all of you are being right now - Why can't you? - You know why.
This sport is judged on perception.
Anorexics are considered weak.
My scores will go down and so will all of yours, because I'm the captain.
- But that's not fair.
- That's reality.
Don't beat yourself up about it, Kaylie.
Some secrets are best kept silent.
Just know that we're right here with you.
Whatever you decide to do, we've got your back.
Kaylie, we agreed.
No more press.
Thank you all for coming.
I'm Kaylie Cruz, US Team Captain, and And we're her team, who support and believe in her 100%.
I'm here because I want to tell you all I have an eating disorder.
There was never an ACL injury.
I lied.
And it's taken me a while to realize there's no shame in admitting you have a problem or in getting help.
I have, and I'm better.
I will always struggle with anorexia, but my team's behind me.
And after going through this, I am a better gymnast.
- After this? - I refuse to say I'm not.
They're done.
Team U.
S.
A.
On qualifying day they appeared to be unfocused, undisciplined and performed without inspiration.
Yet, here they are.
It's clear this is a dramatically different U.
S Team today.
Energy, focus, desire.
I really like what I'm seeing.
The Chinese Team, led by Genji Cho, dominated in the qualifying round yesterday.
Is there anyone in today's Finals that can keep them from taking Team Gold? Well, injuries can heal and routines can be adjusted, but at this point I can't imagine anyone other than the Russians that have a prayer of challenging the Chinese.
The US Team will need to b near perfect from here on out if they hope to win a team medal today.
Lauren, you're up next on beam.
Now, I know you haven't been pleased with the way I've had you I have to tell you something.
We've all been honest with each other.
It's time that I be honest, too.
Go on.
The video of Payson kissing you, I found it in the practice cam, and I was afraid that, that you would take Summer away from me, so so I sent it to Ellen Beals.
It was me, Sasha.
I did it.
I'm so sorry.
Please forgive me.
On beam, from the United States of America, Lauren Tanner.
The judges have seen your technique.
Today, I want you to give them the whole package.
Wow them.
I want everyone in this arena to see how magnificent you can be.
Aren't you angry with me? Short memory.
Let this be a new start for us.
I forgive you.
Is this because you need me to win? No.
This is because I care about you.
Because I know your life challenges you, and because I know you are better than you show yourself to be.
Lauren, I know you have the capacity to be a better gymnast than you know.
But more than that? I know you have the capacity to be a better human being than you know.
Now you go get them.
You show them the Lauren sizzle.
I don't know what Coach Belov told his team, but whatever it is, it's working! And with that routine, Lauren Tanner has moved the US into fourth place behind China and Russia.
Amazing.
The US is in position to win a team medal.
On vault, from United States of America, Payson Keeler.
She's going for a clean, simple vault.
Her best chance for an individual medal is on floor.
And when you do, please Pay, make it the floor of your life.
This doesn't look good.
Payson Keeler is down.
OK, talk to me.
How does it feel? Numb.
All right, all right.
It's not broken, but we need a doctor to see it.
Come on.
- I'm benching you.
- No.
I still have one more vault.
You can barely stand.
How do you plan on sticking the landing? On one leg, I guess.
Look, there's no way I'm going to be able to compete on floor.
I have to do this, Sasha.
For my parents.
I owe them this, OK? Please.
OK.
As your captain and your friend, give it all you've got.
Today, you own the vault.
I don't believe it! Payson Keeler sticks a one-legged landing! Absolutely the best vault in the meet.
I haven't seen anything like that since Kerri Strug in the '96 Olympics.
And that should move the US Team past Russia and into second place behind China.
On floor, from China, Genji Cho! Unless the United States can do something spectacular it looks like China's going home with the gold.
With Payson Keeler injured I just don't think the United States has any answers.
I'm glad you are better, Kaylie Cruz.
I'm putting you on floor.
Payson's ankle isn't strong enough.
You can do this.
Not today.
I don't know why, I just feel off.
You should use Kaylie.
She can bring it home for us.
- You don't have to do this.
- Yes I do.
For the team.
You're on fire today and I'm not.
So go.
Get it.
OK.
Kaylie Cruz of the United States is substituting for Payson Keeler on the floor.
Come on, Kaylie.
Just yesterday Kaylie announced she's been battling an eating disorder.
Nadia, will that have any impact on her scoring today? It shouldn't, but judges are only human.
It's heartbreaking.
Team USA was poised to make the comeback of a decade.
And now? It's hard to see it.
Yeah! I don't believe it.
Could that have done it? Could be.
The scores are being tabulated.
USA! USA! USA! Oh, my God! Team USA wins the gold! With that performance, the US has just pulled off the comeback of a lifetime! And accepting their gold medals, the team from the United States of America! Did you two think we'd be seeing the US getting the gold medal today? I honestly didn't.
It was beautiful to see them coming together as a team.
These young ladies have been training their whole lives, dreaming of this moment, and today, their dreams came true.
I'm so proud of you, honey.
Max.
What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in the hospital? Are you kidding? You think I'd miss my Grrrl Bar client in the most heroic moment of the year? Really.
Why are you here? I'm so proud of you.
You inspire me.
I think I might be in love with you.
- There's one more thing.
- Stop talking.
I don't care.
Austin Tucker! There isn't anything between you and Kaylie Cruz, is there? Oh, Mr.
Kobalt doesn't have a girlfriend, right? Yes, yes I do.
If she'll have me.
And she and I would like a little privacy.
Excuse me, love bird.
To our girls.
I just don't see it.
You know how focused I am on my goal.
If you want a more physical game, then I want to go legit.
No more kissy kissy until we go on a date.
I was presented with clear evidence of inappropriate conduct.
The spot on the World Team goes to Kaylie Cruz.
You literally cannot afford to share the spotlight with this girl.
I'll do whatever it takes to make sure Kaylie's out of the picture.
Wait'll you check out the swag bags we have for everyone at our Worlds send-off party.
Too bad it's for Rock members only.
Too bad I couldn't care less.
I never socialize with the competition.
Competition? You're our teammate.
You don't get the big sponsorship bucks for winning team medals.
The individual gold is what makes you a star.
Which is what I am.
Kelly, can you move to the back so that Kaylie is front and center? You were saying? No, no, no.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Hi.
Sheila Baboyan.
Gentle reminder, my daughter is current World Champ.
And Kaylie Cruz is the current National Champion.
I know.
It's such a shame, isn't it? She has so much potential, that girl.
Oh.
I'm sure you've heard the rumors about her eating disorder.
God bless her.
The NGO doesn't pay attention to rumors.
Excuse me.
Hey, camera lady.
Where is Kelly's key light? Her eyes are recessed.
Come on, just give her a little sparkle.
Give her a little help there.
All right, do your job, and we'll be good.
Who is that horrible woman? It's Kelly Parker's "manamomster.
" Manager-slash-mother, slash monster.
She is the worst stage parent I've ever seen in this sport.
And all she cares about is the money.
It's shameful the way she exploits her daughter.
Well, that's why we've never let Payson accept any sponsorship money.
And we never will.
And FYI, the only reason you won Worlds last year is because Russia and China brought their "B" teams.
Come on, Lo.
Well it's true.
She's never beaten Ivanka or Genji Cho.
Neither have you.
And I'm betting that Ivanka and Genji will dethrone the "Queen of the Beam" again in Rio.
Yeah, well Sasha thinks I can win the gold on beam.
Haven't you noticed how much special attention he's been giving me? No, but I do remember how much his special attention did for Payson.
Can everyone just shut up and take the picture? Coach Belov, can you join the girls, please? Girls, think you can stop flapping your gums long enough for us to shoot this? Sorry, Sasha.
I was just telling the girls that because of you, I may get the gold on beam.
Sorry.
Sorry.
One more.
No.
Let's try that again, OK? OK.
Hopefully she can get this by Worlds and not - the end of the world.
- Guess what I just heard? Healthy Bar is going with Kaylie Cruz.
Do you have any idea how hard I worked to get you that endorsement? And all you had to do was to keep her off the team.
I did my best coaching Tessa for the spot.
And, well, your best wasn't good enough since you let Kaylie beat you at Nationals.
The only way to get her off the team now is to expose her anorexia.
This sport cannot afford another eating disorder scandal.
We need some proof.
Why don't you just say it in English? Oh, OK.
Hello Rio, my name is Payson Keeler and I'll see you at Worlds.
Great.
Kelly, we're ready for you.
Just a second.
I've waited so long my lip gloss has evaporated.
Watch how a pro does it.
Hey, camera guy, can you get in a little closer? This is the world champ, all right? Is that gonna kill you? What's this? I believe it's the original camcorder disc of Payson and Coach Belov's training session.
When she kissed him? And when, as the edited version Ellen Beals received didn't show, he clearly pushes her away.
Where did you get that? It was sent to the NGO anonymously.
Why now? Maybe whoever took it and cut it to incriminate Sasha felt guilty.
I wonder if we could keep this under wraps.
At least until after Worlds.
Payson has so much to worry about right now without opening this wound.
However you want to handle it.
So I'll see you in Rio.
Actually, we have to miss this one.
That's too bad.
But, don't worry, we'll take good care of Payson.
So, are things really that bad? We can't even pay our mortgage, how can we go to Worlds? This thing is postmarked Boulder.
I swear if I ever find out who tried to humiliate my daughter-- And nearly destroy Sasha's career.
I'll rip their heart out.
Not if I beat you to it.
Round off full, go.
Perfect.
Back handspring layout, layout, layout.
Good.
Freeze.
What did I tell you? Fierce not flirty.
We want the judges in Rio to take you as seriously as Ivanka and Genji.
OK? XXX Arabesque.
Wow.
Taking sexy from Lauren is-- Is like giving her a lobotomy.
There's nothing left inside but air.
Hey, gorgeous.
Hey.
Steady, stay focused.
OK.
Side aerial.
Kick front-flip.
Good.
Standing Arabian.
Good.
Double back dismount.
That's OK.
We've loaded your routine with a lot of skills.
What if it's still not good enough to beat Ivanka and Genji? You need to forget about the past.
All great competitors have one thing in common: A short term memory.
They aren't haunted by their losses or their mistakes, because they don't remember them.
A short memory.
That's what you need to win.
Got it? Yeah.
Hey.
You and I, we've had a break through, right? - Right.
- So trust me.
I do.
I trust you.
I trust you, too.
- Do you speak Spanish? - I do.
What did Kaylie just say about me? That you should be the team captain because you're the current World Champ and you've won more gold medals than anyone else.
Why would she say that? Because she's a team player and a class act.
We're prepared to offer you $250,000 against 500,000 if Kaylie medals at Worlds.
And then of course there are the big bonuses based on sales.
How does that sound? It sounds like a starting point.
What's the product? A new energy bar for the fit young woman who cares about her health.
You're not just the National Champion of gymnastics, but also of good nutrition and positive body esteem.
You're the perfect role model for young girls.
You would never starve yourself to get the results you want.
Which is why, when Kaylie Cruz needs energy, she grabs a Grrrl Bar.
G-triple-R-L.
Grrrl.
What do you think? Uh, I think we need to talk it over and we'll get back to you.
Absolutely.
We'll show ourselves out.
- Thank you.
- A pleasure to meet you.
- Enjoy.
- Thank you.
Well, the good news is, we've done a great job of keeping my anorexia a secret.
They obviously haven't even heard the rumors.
Maybe we can get them to tweak the campaign.
I hate this whole ACL injury lie.
You're entitled to your privacy.
You're under no obligation to disclose your condition to the rest of the world.
It's not a condition, it's a disease, Dad.
It's a hot button issue in this sport and I don't want you to be treated unfairly because of it.
Look.
It's a lot of money.
But, um, we can say no to this deal.
It's entirely up to you.
Well, yes, Kaylie is taking endorsements that rightfully belong to us, but truly, our biggest concern is for the team.
And how damaging it would be for America at Worlds if, you know, the public finds out its National Champion is anorexic.
Believe me, I share your concern.
Here's yet another scandal ready to blow up at The Rock.
I tried to get rid of Belov but those idiots brought him back.
And they made him coach of World Team? I mean, it makes you wonder who the idiots are, am I right? Don't even get me started.
Because I was burned by that whole kissing scandal, I am now under investigation for ethics violations.
And nobody cares about the integrity of the sport like you do.
Thank you.
I will be exonerated but in the meantime I'm really not in a position to make waves.
Without irrefutable proof of Kaylie's condition, there's nothing I can do.
But, I hope to see you at the Tanners' send-off party tomorrow night? Oh, we're not invited.
I'm surprised you are.
I don't think they expect to see me there but they did invite the entire NGO and I have some unfinished business to attend to.
We're talking half a million dollars here, maybe more.
Wow.
I guess you're buyin'.
But how can I pretend to be the girl who would never starve herself? Do you want my advice or my permission to say no? Maybe both.
You have my permission to be true to yourself.
And my advice is, that's all that really matters.
And that's what my recovery is about.
Thank you, oh, divine sage one.
Namaste, grasshopper.
Seriously, thank you for being here.
Hey, Pay! Do you want to join us? - Yeah, the more the monotonous.
- Back at'cha Mr.
Exciting.
What's wrong? My parents aren't coming to Worlds.
They've never missed a major meet.
Just, we can't afford it.
I don't want to talk about it.
OK.
If they just would've let me take some sponsorship money before Nationals.
When everybody thought I was ing to win.
I mean, might win.
If I hadn't broken my back.
It's OK.
If you hadn't broken your back, I might've still won.
The point is, I had offers then and now, nobody's knocking on my door.
They should be.
You are the comeback kid.
What better role model is there? What are you talking about? I am talking about you being the spokesperson for Healthy Bar.
Why not you? I'm not the girl that they're looking for.
But you, Payson, you are.
- I'm not the National Champion.
- Who cares? You don't need to be a star, because you have a story.
Yeah.
An amazing story.
You're everything that they're looking for.
They just don't know it yet.
- Who's going to tell them? - We are.
Yeah, my dad's in advertising and he's always saying what the client really wants, is to be told what they want.
You guys are really sweet but my parents won't let me forfeit a college scholarship by taking endorsement money.
If you get this campaign you could make half a million dollars.
You can pay for college.
- Or buy a Ferrari.
- Shut up, Austin.
Look.
It's our job to convince the Healthy Bar people.
And it's your job to convince your parents.
More pictures of Payson? If I didn't know better I might be jealous.
These are for a special project we're working on.
Special secret project? Top secret, actually.
OK, ready when you are.
- Awesome.
- Did you get what you need? I always get what I need from you.
- I'll see you later, OK? - OK.
See-ya.
So, now that Max and I are serious, you might want to find a new "secret project" partner.
Don't you mean now that you and Max are "casually dating?" We're doing a lot more than that.
Well, you're not having sex.
How do you know? - Because Max told me.
- Why would he tell you that? Maybe so I would know that he's not as serious about you as you are about him.
Just sayin'.
That's the highest DOD on vault I've ever seen.
It has to be.
Since I'm only competing on one event at Worlds, I really have to wow the judges.
So, did you really mean it when you told that reporter you thought I should be our team captain? Yeah.
With all your experience, you make a great team leader.
Not like your friends would ever let that happen.
Because you push everyone away.
Look, I saw a different side of you, when you came to my house that day.
If you would just show the world that girl, you wouldn't have to go at it all alone.
Because gymnastics is hard and to do what we do we need each other's support and sisterhood.
I know you must be lonely.
And I can be your friend if you just let me.
In fact, why don't you come with me to the send-off party tonight.
I wasn't invited.
I'm inviting you.
To be a part of this team.
So come with me and make the first step.
I promise you, if you do, my friends will meet you halfway.
What is a role model? Excuse me for interrupting, but you don't have to pitch us on Kaylie.
We know you're the girl we want.
What if you're wrong? What if there's a better girl? You want to pitch us a better girl? - Yes.
- Well, this is a first.
If you'll indulge us for just a second I promise you, you won't be sorry.
What is a role model? A person worthy of imitation.
Who inspires.
And for young women, looking to define themselves and their dreams, you ask "Who can they look up to?" How about someone who has struggled against insurmountable obstacles, to follow her dream? Someone who the world had written off, but who triumphed because she never gave up.
And now, less than a year later, due to her courage and determination, she's back and better than ever.
And so, if what you're looking for is a role model Then here she is The bold, the beautiful, and the very brave Payson Keeler.
They're offering $25,000 now and With that kind of money, we could pay for college.
Payson, there's no guarantee you'll medal.
But I will! And the Healthy Bar people could've chosen anybody, but they're betting their money on me.
Well, not all of it.
What were they offering Kaylie up front? Before Nationals we turned down a $100,000 offer.
We don't want to forfeit your NCAA scholarship eligibility for a puny 25 grand.
Your mother's right.
We can't be gambling with your college education.
But, didn't we gamble when we went into debt for my back surgery? And what happens if I get injured again? Then college is off the table and we've, what? We've lost the house? For nothing? Payson, we don't want you worrying about our finances.
Then let me get us out of the hole I helped get us into.
Otherwise, I'm not going to Worlds.
If we're in such big trouble that you guys can't afford to be there, then I can't keep pursuing this dream.
Let's just keep cool.
OK? And we can talk about this another time.
Right now we have to get ready for the Tanners' party.
Promise me that you'll at least try to keep an open mind? We promise.
Can you believe that? $25,000? We could sure use $25,000 right now.
Well, are you saying we should let her forfeit college so that she can pay the bills? Like Kelly Parker's "manamomster?" We're not like that woman.
I'm not talking about exploiting our daughter.
But she is a professional athlete.
We're holding on to this old value system as if she were competing on an amateur level.
Maybe we're wrong.
You must be relieved to have that back.
Not that anyone who matters believes you did anything wrong but it completely exonerates you.
It doesn't exonerate me from leading Payson to believe I had romantic feelings for her.
Is there anything that happens around here that you don't blame yourself for? I don't blame myself for you running back to Steve Tanner because you found you'd almost betrayed your vow of chastity.
Or maybe you were just angry with me .
.
because I respected your values? Why would I be angry about that? You felt rejected? I can't have this conversation.
Why not? You've always got all the right answers.
I ran away from you because you may respect my values but you don't share them and you are not going to change.
As Steve Tanner has.
Yes.
You know the biggest mistake women make? Is believing their love can change a man.
Though I seriously doubt you love him.
I'm where God wants me to be.
No.
You're where you feel safe.
Please.
So Kelly, don't think just because Kaylie Cruz invited you to this party she's your new BFF.
She's still the competition, OK? She's also my teammate.
Well good then, why don't you worry about being a team player and just forget that I've sacrificed everything to make you a star.
Including my marriage.
Do you know why your father left? Because I was too busy making your dreams come true.
And as long as Kaylie Cruz is on that World Team, it's over.
I gave up my life and my happiness and I have nothing to show for it.
I am a total and complete failure.
And my life is over.
But you be a team player.
It's not over.
Look.
What's that? It's Kaylie's journal.
I took it today, from her gym bag.
"My name is Kaylie Cruz and I am anorexic.
" And this is her handwriting.
Yes.
Do you know what this means? Kaylie Cruz is off the team.
And you, my darling daughter, are the new Healthy Bar spokesperson! I'm so proud of you.
What a good girl! I want you to take this journal to the party and you give it to Ellen Beals.
And she will know what to do with it.
All right? This means that Kaylie is finished.
And we are back, baby! You are such a pretty girl.
Do you know that? Momma did good, huh? - Welcome! - Hi! You all look gorgeous.
Well, we clean up OK.
And speaking of OK, nice dress, Payson.
I hope you guys are hungry, because we have a fabulous buffet.
I'm all over that.
Oh, my God.
Look who's here.
Hey, nice party.
What's she doing here? She's my plus one.
And she's our teammate.
I thought she didn't believe in team? Well, I'm here aren't I? Lauren, why don't you show KP your house.
Fine.
Follow me.
So? I'm dying to know what your parents said about the Healthy Bar offer.
Well, they didn't say yes, but they didn't say no.
They should've been there to hear Max.
- He was really incredible.
- I know.
Move over Don Draper.
I wonder if he's here yet? Although if he was, I am sure that Lauren would be licking his face.
Sounds like someone's jealous.
We're just friends.
So you keep saying.
Look who's talking.
You look beautiful.
Both of you.
Awkward.
Well, if you'll excuse me.
I'm going to see how much free food I can shove in my purse, just in case.
Her folks said no to Healthy Bar? They haven't decided.
It's about time you got here.
Come on, I want to show you something.
That was a very cool thing you did, passing all that money on to Payson.
That's what friends are for.
Wanna take a walk on the wild side? I happen to know the fox trot.
Is there anything you can't do? Fly.
But, I'm working on it.
Ta-da! What is this? My meditation room.
You got a bed in your meditation room? Sometimes, I like to meditate laying down.
I thought we were gonna take this slow.
We can take it as slow as you want.
What's this? A proposal.
I already said yes.
To the "what" but not the "when".
Let's get married in Rio, the city famous for the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
It's perfect.
You're right.
It's perfect.
You OK? Yeah.
It's just that we're entertaining.
What's wrong? Lauren, you're seriously hot but I'm not ready to have sex with you.
You seem ready.
I'm not emotionally ready.
Is this about Payson? Because she will never really be able to give you what you need.
All she cares about is her gymnastics and the second you get in the way of that, which you will, she'll drop you cold.
But until you figure that out, stop wasting my time! Besides a college scholarship, are there really any other cons to letting Payson take the money? Besides crushing my male ego? Come on.
Mark.
You know, hoping for a scholarship for Payson is a gamble in its own way.
Maybe it's time we think about striking while the iron is hot.
I wanted to be the parent who paid his daughter's way through this sport.
Who doesn't mortgage her dreams.
And who bankrupts his family along the way? Because that's where we're headed.
Hey, what do you think about that Healthy Bar offer? I mean, it cost my kid a mil but it's a good deal for yours, coming off an injury.
We haven't decided whether to let her take it.
Why wouldn't you? College scholarship eligibility for one.
And And the bulk of the Healthy Bar money is contingent on her medaling at Worlds.
Which is a big gamble.
It's not my place to tell you what to do, but you already made the gamble when you let Payson become an elite athlete.
If you don't know in your heart that she can go all the way, what was all the sacrifice for? I have a confession to make.
OK.
I'm dying to kiss you right now.
I know we can't.
I just wish we could.
So do I.
Who invited Kelly Parker? I did.
Be careful.
I don't trust that girl.
She's not so dangerous.
She's like a cornered animal.
She'll show you her teeth but she won't bite.
Oh, speaking of someone who will bite, look who just walked in.
What is Ellen Beals doing here? Don't Panic, we invited all the NGO members.
What if she tells someone that I'm the one who sent her that video? If she hasn't by now, she's not going to.
Who knows, maybe she's here to make nice.
Go.
Mingle.
I'll handle this.
Ellen, so nice to see you.
Really? After I got you elected President of the Rock Parents Board and then never heard from you again, I thought I'd be the last person you'd want to see.
- About that - Don't waste your breath.
Sasha won, I lost and you switched sides.
Happens all the time.
But I'm still standing and I came tonight to remind everyone that I may be down but I'm not out.
- Ellen Beals is here.
- Good for her.
When we invited the NGO members we never dreamed she'd have the nerve to show her face.
All I'm concerned with right now is finding a drink.
There's one.
Excuse me.
There you are.
You guys having fun? What's what's going on? We've made our decision.
About the Healthy Bar deal.
Why do I get the feeling you have bad news? Because I'm totally messing with you.
They said yes! What! That's, that's great! Oh my God.
My parents are coming to Worlds and when I medal we can pay our debt off and my dad can take his time finding a job and I owe it all to you.
What you did, and what you said to those Healthy Bar people, - you were amazing.
- Because you're amazing.
I love you.
And I always thought I couldn't have a boyfriend because it would mess with my gymnastics, but you've made me better.
You've made everything better.
And I would really like it if you could kiss me right now so I could please stop talking.
Oh my God.
I am so sorry.
I just made a complete fool of myself.
No.
No, you didn't.
I'm just, I I wasn't expecting this.
Because you don't feel the same way.
Payson, no, I'm just a little overwhelmed It's OK.
It's OK.
I get it.
We said we were just gonna be friends.
So Just please forget that this ever happened.
We should get back to the party.
Payson.
Have you seen Max? He's with Payson.
Hello, Lauren.
Miss Beals.
I'm so glad you came.
How are you? Not well.
I'm under an ethics investigation.
You know why? Because for some reason you decided to anonymously send the original training cam disc to the NGO.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Don't worry.
I won't out you.
Even though some people are accusing me of editing the disc myself so I could be named the World Team Coach.
But personal ambition has never been what drives me.
All I want is for the American team to win the Olympics in 2012.
And for now, we need you to do that.
But you did burn me and I'm sure I'll find some way to return the favor.
Good luck in Rio.
- Hey.
- Hey! Wanna go check out the buffet with me? Could I talk to you? Alone? Oh, OK.
Uh, can I please have your attention? Look, I just want to thank you all for coming.
I'm sure that you are all as excited as I am to kick some major butt at Worlds! And I have a very special announcement to make.
After we win the gold at Worlds I'm going to put some gold on my fiancée's finger.
Well, a gold wedding band that is.
Summer and I have decided to get married in Rio, right after Worlds and we'd love you all to come.
I'm so excited! I also would like to make an announcement.
After Summer marries my dad, she's going to adopt me.
She's going to be my legal mother.
Daddy, I'm so happy! It means a lot that you invited me here tonight.
It means a lot that you came.
We're teammates.
And friends.
I hope.
We are.
Which is why I wanted to give you this.
What is that? It's your journal.
Where did you get this? I took it.
When I came over that one day.
Why? Because it's all about you being anorexic.
And I thought I could use it to get you kicked off the World Team.
Wow.
I invited you over to my house because you were upset and didn't have anyone to talk to and you stole my most private possession? And you obviously read it.
I won't tell anyone what you wrote.
And I'm giving it back because I want you to know that you can trust me.
Trust you? Are you crazy? I will never trust you.
And everyone was right about you.
You are a horrible human being.
Ooh.
Hey.
What are you doing? Uh, enjoying Mr.
Tanner's Although I have to tell you, this two years, 20 years, it all tastes like crap to me.
What the hell is wrong with you? That's a good frickin' question, Austin.
Two girls threw themselves at me tonight.
One offered me her body, the other her love and I couldn't say yes to either one of them.
OK, Romeo, you're drunk.
I'm taking you home.
What was that, man? That was a kiss.
I kissed you.
Why? Because I wanted to.
So, what? You're gay? No.
- You just like to kiss guys? - And girls.
Hey.
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.
Thank you.
I have to say, I'm surprised.
I thought from the way you so passionately defended Sasha that you two had something going on.
That's none of your business.
And frankly I think you have a lot of nerve showing your face here after you used that bogus video to get rid of Sasha.
I had no idea it was bogus at the time.
Or that the person who sent it to me had tampered with it.
I suspect that person was you.
I give you my word, it wasn't.
Then tell me who it was.
Why don't you ask your fiancé? So, if you're not gay and you're not straight, that makes you? - Bisexual.
- Come on.
What? A guy can't be bisexual? Because that defies some sort of stereotype of masculinity? I don't know.
I've never known any bisexual guys.
Well, you know me.
Not as well as I thought I did.
So, you're freaked out? I don't know.
It's kind of hard to understand.
Exactly.
And if I tell Lauren or Payson that I'm also attracted to guys, do you think they'll understand? Or be turned off? Or like most people, think that I'm gay but I just can't admit it? I wish I was just gay.
Life would be a lot simpler.
I don't know what to say.
Of course you don't.
'Cause it's so easy being Austin Tucker, huh? You have no idea what it's like to be me, man.
Nobody does.
And can't explain why I'm attracted to guys and girls.
But I don't want to hurt anyone.
Especially Payson.
I mean, how is a girl like that not going to be freaked out? You think she'd still love me if she knew who I really was? So that's why you didn't go for it? I think that if you care about her, then you have to tell her.
But you're not in any condition to tell her tonight.
Come on.
Let's get you out of here.
I'm going to ask you, one last time, and I demand an honest answer.
Did you have anything to do with sending that training cam video to Ellen Beals? No.
Do you know who did? You vowed, with God as your witness that you would never lie to me again.
Please, I deserve the truth.
Yes.
I know who did it.
Who? Who did it? I did.
But it was only so you would break up with Sasha and marry my dad so that you could be my mom.
Dad didn't know anything about it, until way later.
He was just protecting me.
So you can still marry him.
Do you have any idea how much pain you've caused? I don't want to have anything to do with your father.
Or with you.
Ever again.
I'll go after her.
I'll fix this.
Don't worry.
Hey, I just, uh, came to get my jacket in here.
You OK? Do you care about me at all? Of course I do.
Then can we get out of here? Please? I don't wanna have sex, I just don't want to be alone.
Want to talk about it? Tell me why you're upset? I'm not upset.
She'll forgive me.
I know she will.
She didn't mean it.
She loves me.
Who are we talking about? My mother.
I thought you said your mother was was dead? What? Lauren! Stop! Whoa! Excuse me, I got a call about Lauren Tanner.
She was in a car accident.
I'll be right with you.
- Are you her mother? - What? Uh, Miss Tanner said her mother was coming.
Is she all right? You're here! Your daughter's very lucky.
Most people don't walk away from a collision like that with just a few bruises.
Unfortunately her friend wasn't as lucky.
Max was with me.
He has a concussion and a fractured collar bone.
We're going to keep him overnight but Lauren is free to go.
- I'll just get her paperwork.
- Thank you.
- Lauren, where's your father? - I had them call you first.
It was so awful! I took my eyes away from the road for a second and then BAM! This huge SUV came out of nowhere.
I thought I was going to die! You should see my car, it's practically totaled and the other guy just walked away.
Not a scratch.
Lauren, why did you tell them I'm your mother? Because I wanted you to come.
I need you.
I called Sasha.
Did you tell him about the video? You can't tell him, Summer.
He can't find out it was me.
I need to go to Worlds.
It's the most important event What the hell did you do? I'm so sorry, Sasha.
I didn't mean to hurt you or anyone.
How could you do something so stupid? What are you talking about? I'm talking about you getting into a car with a boy the night before we leave to go to Worlds and driving like a reckless teenager.
I'm sorry, I made a mistake.
You don't get to make mistakes that risk your life.
I didn't invest all this time in you to have you throw it away with impulsive, selfish behavior! I don't know what to say.
You can tell me you'll never disappoint me again.
Because one more strike and you are out.
Do you understand me? I understand.
You didn't tell him.
No.
I didn't tell him because you're going to tell him.
What? Why are you doing this to me? You're gonna tell him.
Before Worlds are over.
And I suggest you do it sooner than later.
- Is she OK? - Can she compete? Yes.
And yes.
So go home, get some rest.
We have a long flight tomorrow.
- We just want to see her.
- And then we'll go straight home.
Well, see that you do.
Hey, what are you doing here? What are you doing here? Lauren was in a car accident.
- So was Max.
- We were together.
Oh, thank God you're OK.
Who was driving? Not Max, I hope.
He was drunk.
I was driving.
And he wasn't that drunk.
- What were you doing? - What do you think we were doing? We were going some place we could be alone.
- Is he OK? - His collarbone is broken.
Great.
So he's not going to Worlds.
Nice going, Lauren.
Excuse me.
Are you the young woman who was brought in with Max Spencer? That's me.
He's sedated, but I think he's asking for you.
I'm sure he is.
Be right back.
You heard the nurse, he's sedated.
He doesn't know what he's saying.
I should probably find his doctor, see what's really up.
- I am such an idiot.
- No, you aren't.
- I told Max I loved him.
- Whoa.
When? At the party.
It justit just popped out.
And what did he say? Nada.
God, I feel so embarrassed.
Just because he didn't say "I love you" back doesn't mean he doesn't feel it.
He apparently left the party to have sex with Lauren.
Who feels the need to rub that fact in my face the night before we leave for the biggest meet of our lives.
What are you doing here? Checking on my teammate.
Like you.
- Isn't that what teammates do? - Cut the crap.
You're not fooling anyone.
Is Lauren OK? Like you care.
Aren't you the one who said we should give her a break? I made a mistake.
She doesn't care about anybody but herself.
Well, then she apparently fits in perfectly around here.
I've gotta call my mom.
Look, I could've done a lot of things with that journal.
But I gave it back.
Because I wanted a friend.
Because I wanted to be part of a team.
You stole my most intimate possession.
You will never be my friend.
Fine.
If that's the way you want it, we'll go back to everyone out for themselves.
That's where I shine anyway.
Good luck in Rio, Kaylie.
I'm right here, honey.
What is it? What can I do? Thank you for coming I'm sorry I'd never hurt you Payson.
Mom, have you seen my big duffel? Pay! We leave for the airport in three hours.
You've been working to go to Worlds your whole life and you haven't even started packing? Can you just spare me the lecture and point me in the direction of the duffel.
What's wrong, honey? You're not feeling the pressure of taking the endorsement, are you? No.
I know you and Dad still feel weird about it but I'm fine.
I'm going to kill it at Worlds, end of story.
You don't look fine.
You look like you're about to burst.
Why don't you check in with one of the girls and get a little pep talk? - Thank you, no.
- What about Max? - Why don't you give him a call? - I do not need to talk to Max.
- Mornin', sweetie.
- Morning.
Becca's still disappointed she's not going with us to Brazil.
Oh, well, frankly, it's a luxury that we both get to go.
The Rock is paying most of my way but yours cost a big chunk of Payson's $25,000 advance.
That's what it was for, right? That, and paying our back bills and our mortgage.
Yeah, I just can't believe it's almost all gone.
Along with Payson's college scholarship eligibility.
I thought that we agreed that we'd put our faith in Payson and faith that she would do well at Worlds, earning her bonus, which is more than enough to pay for her college education.
We don't know if she would've gotten a scholarship, anyway, right? You're right.
And I do have faith in Payson.
Will you grab that, Kay? Yep.
Hi.
Come in.
Please.
I just wanted to check in on the new US Team Captain.
- Good morning, Marcus.
- Good morning, how are you? Good, thanks.
How ya feeling, Kaylie? I feel great.
Ready to go.
You know, we've been getting unprecedented interview requests for Kaylie from the foreign press in Rio.
She's a star.
They're going to ask you about your fall at World's Trials and your subsequent absence.
So, do you know what you'll tell them? I injured my ACL.
It's healed and I'm ready to go.
You understand why we can't mention the eating disorder.
And this strategy isn't just for us, it's for you.
Your scores would go down because you'd be perceived as weak.
Yeah, that's the funny thing, because my recovery has actually made me a stronger person and I'm sure as a gymnast as well.
Yeah, but it wouldn't just affect your scores.
You're the captain.
See, you need to think of how your whole team would be perceived.
We need to keep the focus on how strong this team is; how strong its captain is.
I won't let the team down.
You can count on me.
Genji, over here! Ivanka! Ivanka! Do you feel the Americans are a threat? Every scenario predicts a three-way race between China, Russia and the United States.
And every scenario predicts we finish third.
Every scenario but mine.
We're not here to give sound bites, we are here to win.
March up these stairs like warriors, and enter that arena as a team.
Speak to no one.
I'll see you inside after I get our credentials.
Kaylie? - Payson, how do you feel? - Kaylie, how's your ACL? Ivanka, any challenge for you here other than Genji Cho? I do not think Genji is a challenge for me.
This is Russia's year to shine, with me at the helm.
Let's not forget who the reigning World Champ is.
And I plan on beating both Ivanka and Genji Cho.
But we each have our strengths, and on beam? Ivanka, Genji, Kelly, watch out.
- This is my year.
- Kaylie, bienvenida.
Nice work.
I promised the Spanish-language press a few words.
Kaylie, it's good to see you back from your surgery.
On your ACL? Oh, right, um Yeah, I actually didn't have surgery.
I rested.
There was physical therapy.
But, um, mostly, I rested.
Payson, Kaylie says the US Team is strong and united.
Is that true? Payson, is this team tight enough to take on China or Russia? Yeah, I just went shopping.
I'm back at the hotel now.
All right, Dad.
Talk to you later, bye.
Kaylie, I thought we had this down.
You were like a deer in the headlights with those reporters.
I know.
I'm sorry.
I've got it.
I don't think you do.
This is a huge year for you, Kaylie, and a huge year for USA gymnastics.
We can't afford a scandal.
What are you saying? I'm saying, I don't want you talking to the press.
- At all.
- Fine.
The whole team is depending on you.
Your rooms will be ready soon.
Please enjoy these complimentary piña coladas.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
This is the nicest hotel we've ever been to in our lives, on Payson's dime.
But Payson wanted us here.
We're not on vacation.
We're here to support her in her dream, like we always do.
I forgot to ask.
Would you like to book a couples massage? No.
And here, take these back.
What's the matter? Are we really supporting her? Or are we selling her dream to pay some bills? We did need that money, Kim.
And we do believe in her.
And not just us, Healthy Bar does too.
If Healthy Bar believed in her so much, why are they only throwing out $25,000 until they see how she does? They're not sure about her, Mark.
They're not.
We may have just thrown it all away You are the Keelers.
I thought I'd find you tomorrow, but look, you're right here.
- And you are? - Katerina Paynich.
Stanford University.
Listen, I know that girls who are on the Olympic path postpone college.
Ordinarily, I wouldn't recruit an athlete at Worlds.
Recruit? Yes.
I'm here to recruit Payson Keeler for a Stanford scholarship.
Oh, God.
I just want you to know, if Payson isn't quite up to the Olympics, with her injury and all, she might have a place at Stanford on our team, on scholarship.
Something to think about.
Oh God.
Oh God.
Oh God.
Oh God.
It's OK, honey.
It's OK.
Is it? Stanford University is here to recruit Payson with a scholarship we can't take because we took $25,000 to pay some bills and our mortgage.
Now's your chance to meet Mr.
Kobalt himself, Olympic gold medalist, Austin Tucker, wearing the new summer line of Kobalt sunglasses.
Austin! Over here! Austin! Are you ready for Worlds? Do I look ready? I've still got a few days.
The men don't compete until the women are done.
What about training? This is it, chief.
I only make it look easy.
What can you tell us about your love life? You have a girlfriend? If I had a girlfriend could I do this? Sorry, ladies.
Gotta run.
Kaylie.
- Kaylie! - Who are you? At the moment, I'm Mr.
Kobalt.
No, at the moment you're an ass.
Mr.
Ass.
What happened to that nice guy that I danced with in Boulder? The guy who made me think that I That you're special? That I care about you? I'm right here.
This Mr.
Kobalt stuff? It's an act.
- It sells sunglasses.
- It's pathetic.
My whole image is built on this, Kaylie.
My professional image.
Well, if being a fake is what it takes, then I'd rather be poor.
Says the rich girl.
Look, I'm not judging you, but you're letting the whole world think that you've been out with an ACL injury.
So don't act like I'm the only fake around here.
We all have to do what we have to do.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Gymnastics Championship of the World! Please welcome the teams representing today's competing nations.
The team from France.
The team from Spain.
The team from the United States of America.
The team from Sweden.
The team from Russia.
The team from Brazil.
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
I'm Danny Crowle.
And joining me today Olympic gold medalists and gymnastics legends Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner.
So, what can we expect from today's qualifying competition? Well, the biggest challenge for the US in the qualifying round today will be Russia.
Their star, Ivanka, is one of the most exciting gymnasts we've seen since Genji Cho.
And, speaking of Cho, Nadia, we're not going to see China or Genji Cho today.
That's right.
China is competing in tomorrow's qualifying round, so we won't see them go head to head until the Finals.
The big question for the US: Can they win the team gold? Well, they're a great team, there's no question about it.
But I fully expect to see China and Russia competing for the gold in the Finals.
But the US could definitely be in the mix for the bronze.
And of course, that's in the Finals.
But, first, they have to make it through the qualifying round today.
Bart, tell us how that works.
Twenty-two teams compete today, and 22 tomorrow.
The top four from each day advance to the Finals.
On beam, from the United States of America, Lauren Tanner.
You are technically as good or better than any gymnast out here.
The judges need to see that.
So, let them.
No flourishes.
No embellishments.
Just keep it simple.
Like we've practiced.
- But, they've beaten me before.
- Short memory, Lauren.
Forget it.
Put it behind you.
We don't need all of your sass today, just do the routine flawlessly.
Show them you're serious.
Trust me.
We're told that Coach Belov has added some new combinations to Lauren's routine to increase its point value.
No doubt in response to recent losses to both Ivanka and Genji Cho.
Lauren always brings a lot of sizzle and personality to her routines.
That's why she's called the "Queen of the Beam.
" This is gonna be very entertaining.
Oops, a little balance check here.
This is going to cost her three-tenth deduction.
Come on, Lauren.
You've got this.
I'm surprised.
I didn't expect that from Lauren at all.
You're right.
No sparkle.
No sass.
Just a very lackluster performance riddled with small mistakes.
OK.
No harm.
From Russia, Ivanka Kirilenko.
Wow.
Ivanka.
It's hard to imagine anyone doing better than that.
Stunning.
Just flawless.
So, after one rotation, Russia is in the first position, Spain second, and the US third.
There's no reason to get discouraged.
We're in a good position and still have three rotations left.
Vault's up next.
You should've let me do it my way.
On vault, from the United States of America, Kaylie Cruz.
Good luck, you'll do great.
You know what? Stop pretending you're a team player.
You're not.
Here's Kaylie Cruz, reigning US Champion.
It's been awhile since we've seen her compete.
That's right.
She injured her ACL at the World Trials.
Nadia, what impact could that have on her vault? Well, we are about to see.
Oh, a big step on the landing.
Also not centered.
That's going to cost her an eight-tenth deduction.
And this is the only apparatus on which she's competing today.
Coach Belov has to be expecting more from her.
It's OK, Kaylie.
Relax.
You'll get it this time, OK? C'mon, Kaylie, you've got this! You've got this! Oh, that's not the vault she intended.
That one-and-a-half twist was supposed to be a two-and-a-half twist.
That's going to cost Kaylie one point too.
And so, after two rotations Team USA has dropped into fourth place.
Wow.
They can't afford to drop any lower.
Not if they hope to qualify for the Finals.
And, meanwhile, Ivanka and the Russian Team maintains its commanding lead.
On floor, from the United States of America, Payson Keeler! A year ago many people believed that Payson Keeler was poised to become the top gymnast in the U.
S.
Then, tragedy.
A broken back.
- She's gonna do great.
- Healthy Bar loves her.
Today we'll see if she can complete a full comeback.
Something's wrong.
She doesn't look like herself.
She needed more height to complete that move.
She'll get a three-tenth deduction for that.
This is not the performance that the US Team needed here.
They could be finished.
We did this, Mark.
She's not herself.
We're the worst parents on the planet.
So, after three rotations, the US finds itself in sixth place.
Bart, they're gonna have to be flawless in that final rotation.
As well as perhaps a little bit lucky.
In order to make the top four and make the Finals, they need Japan and Brazil, currently in fourth and fifth positions, to stumble badly.
I don't care if you like her.
I don't even care if you hate her.
But as long as Kelly Parker is on this team you will damn well support her.
So stop acting like a bloody prom queen and start acting like a team captain.
Our whole future is on the line.
He's right.
We're almost out.
On uneven bars, from the United States of America, Kelly Parker! You can do this, Kelly! C'mon, you got it! - You've got this, Kelly! - You can do it, Kelly! - Come on, Kelly! - Whoo! - Come on, Kelly! - Get it, girl.
Nice! As incredible as it sounds, that performance by Kelly Parker has just moved the US Team into fourth place! By the skin of their teeth, they move in to the Finals.
But Coach Belov can't be happy with the way his team performed today.
Hi, can I please get room service? No.
Hang that up, and sit down.
No food.
No phones.
Nothing, until you figure out what happened today.
- Well, I think that we just - Don't tell me.
Tell each other.
The four of you might have tossed your careers away today.
And you have each other to thank for that.
So go on, share.
We made the Finals.
Why are you punishing us? You barely made the Finals and you're not fit to carry the sweats of China or Russia.
You failed because you couldn't work as a team.
And you're not leaving this room until you can.
How? That's for you to figure out.
OK, we all know we sucked today.
Speak for yourself.
I saved all of you.
- You should be thanking me.
- The question is why.
I almost died in a car accident, my boyfriend just got out of the hospital, Sasha took away my sizzle.
Hate me.
Can we go now? - I should've been captain.
- You know you don't deserve it.
Do you wanna tell them, or should I? She stole my journal.
I gave it back, and I apologized, but apparently that counts for nothing.
Makes you wonder why anyone would bother to apologize for anything.
You Rock Girls always think you're better than everyone.
And some of us think that we can just take whatever and whoever we want.
Look, I called dibs on Max and you said it was OK.
- Well, maybe it wasn't.
- Wow.
Great job leading the team, Captain Cruz.
Shut up.
And I never even wanted to be captain! - Then why are you? - Because they named me captain What were you doing with him in the car anyways? You know what? I'll be the first to say it.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I let myself become an airhead like you three.
I let a boy get to my head and mess with my game.
Aha.
You do like Max.
Little Miss holier than thou.
You know what? I'm sorry, too.
Sorry that you can't handle boys and I can.
Oh, by handle, you mean prance around in your underwear? Just stop.
You know, on my last rotation, I knew you were fake-cheering for me, but it felt good, anyway.
I used to watch you guys cheer each other on and I was jealous.
You were a real team and I secretly wanted that.
Until now, until hearing you guys tear each other down.
You're all even bigger fakes than I am.
She's right.
Kelly Parker, of all people, is right.
What if it's over? Everything we've hoped for, dreamed about How could we let petty things bring us down? But it's not.
It's not all petty.
I talked my parents into going against everything, everything that they stood for.
I told them that it was OK for us to sign away my eligibility.
I promised them it would be OK.
God, they have to be so wrecked right now.
I wish my parents would agonize about letting me take sponsorships.
My mom sold my eligibility away when I was nine years old.
You're lucky, Payson.
You lost your scholarship eligibility, but you have parents that love you.
I know that you're pissed at Sasha right now for not letting you do your sizzle your way, but you have to trust him.
He cares about you and believes in you.
And, as for Max, I apologize.
You win.
You got the guy.
No.
You did.
He likes you, Payson.
It's true.
Do you know at the hospital, he called out your name? He chose you.
Whatever.
If there's anything I've learned today, it's that it's about team.
It's always about team.
So can we get through this? I don't think I can.
Kaylie, I'm so sorry I took your journal.
I'm no better than my mom, and you should hate me.
No.
It's not that.
It's just You guys are telling all your secrets and coming clean.
I can't.
I have a disease, and the NGO, they won't let me talk about it.
And I get it, but it would just help so much if I could.
If I could be honest, like all of you are being right now - Why can't you? - You know why.
This sport is judged on perception.
Anorexics are considered weak.
My scores will go down and so will all of yours, because I'm the captain.
- But that's not fair.
- That's reality.
Don't beat yourself up about it, Kaylie.
Some secrets are best kept silent.
Just know that we're right here with you.
Whatever you decide to do, we've got your back.
Kaylie, we agreed.
No more press.
Thank you all for coming.
I'm Kaylie Cruz, US Team Captain, and And we're her team, who support and believe in her 100%.
I'm here because I want to tell you all I have an eating disorder.
There was never an ACL injury.
I lied.
And it's taken me a while to realize there's no shame in admitting you have a problem or in getting help.
I have, and I'm better.
I will always struggle with anorexia, but my team's behind me.
And after going through this, I am a better gymnast.
- After this? - I refuse to say I'm not.
They're done.
Team U.
S.
A.
On qualifying day they appeared to be unfocused, undisciplined and performed without inspiration.
Yet, here they are.
It's clear this is a dramatically different U.
S Team today.
Energy, focus, desire.
I really like what I'm seeing.
The Chinese Team, led by Genji Cho, dominated in the qualifying round yesterday.
Is there anyone in today's Finals that can keep them from taking Team Gold? Well, injuries can heal and routines can be adjusted, but at this point I can't imagine anyone other than the Russians that have a prayer of challenging the Chinese.
The US Team will need to b near perfect from here on out if they hope to win a team medal today.
Lauren, you're up next on beam.
Now, I know you haven't been pleased with the way I've had you I have to tell you something.
We've all been honest with each other.
It's time that I be honest, too.
Go on.
The video of Payson kissing you, I found it in the practice cam, and I was afraid that, that you would take Summer away from me, so so I sent it to Ellen Beals.
It was me, Sasha.
I did it.
I'm so sorry.
Please forgive me.
On beam, from the United States of America, Lauren Tanner.
The judges have seen your technique.
Today, I want you to give them the whole package.
Wow them.
I want everyone in this arena to see how magnificent you can be.
Aren't you angry with me? Short memory.
Let this be a new start for us.
I forgive you.
Is this because you need me to win? No.
This is because I care about you.
Because I know your life challenges you, and because I know you are better than you show yourself to be.
Lauren, I know you have the capacity to be a better gymnast than you know.
But more than that? I know you have the capacity to be a better human being than you know.
Now you go get them.
You show them the Lauren sizzle.
I don't know what Coach Belov told his team, but whatever it is, it's working! And with that routine, Lauren Tanner has moved the US into fourth place behind China and Russia.
Amazing.
The US is in position to win a team medal.
On vault, from United States of America, Payson Keeler.
She's going for a clean, simple vault.
Her best chance for an individual medal is on floor.
And when you do, please Pay, make it the floor of your life.
This doesn't look good.
Payson Keeler is down.
OK, talk to me.
How does it feel? Numb.
All right, all right.
It's not broken, but we need a doctor to see it.
Come on.
- I'm benching you.
- No.
I still have one more vault.
You can barely stand.
How do you plan on sticking the landing? On one leg, I guess.
Look, there's no way I'm going to be able to compete on floor.
I have to do this, Sasha.
For my parents.
I owe them this, OK? Please.
OK.
As your captain and your friend, give it all you've got.
Today, you own the vault.
I don't believe it! Payson Keeler sticks a one-legged landing! Absolutely the best vault in the meet.
I haven't seen anything like that since Kerri Strug in the '96 Olympics.
And that should move the US Team past Russia and into second place behind China.
On floor, from China, Genji Cho! Unless the United States can do something spectacular it looks like China's going home with the gold.
With Payson Keeler injured I just don't think the United States has any answers.
I'm glad you are better, Kaylie Cruz.
I'm putting you on floor.
Payson's ankle isn't strong enough.
You can do this.
Not today.
I don't know why, I just feel off.
You should use Kaylie.
She can bring it home for us.
- You don't have to do this.
- Yes I do.
For the team.
You're on fire today and I'm not.
So go.
Get it.
OK.
Kaylie Cruz of the United States is substituting for Payson Keeler on the floor.
Come on, Kaylie.
Just yesterday Kaylie announced she's been battling an eating disorder.
Nadia, will that have any impact on her scoring today? It shouldn't, but judges are only human.
It's heartbreaking.
Team USA was poised to make the comeback of a decade.
And now? It's hard to see it.
Yeah! I don't believe it.
Could that have done it? Could be.
The scores are being tabulated.
USA! USA! USA! Oh, my God! Team USA wins the gold! With that performance, the US has just pulled off the comeback of a lifetime! And accepting their gold medals, the team from the United States of America! Did you two think we'd be seeing the US getting the gold medal today? I honestly didn't.
It was beautiful to see them coming together as a team.
These young ladies have been training their whole lives, dreaming of this moment, and today, their dreams came true.
I'm so proud of you, honey.
Max.
What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in the hospital? Are you kidding? You think I'd miss my Grrrl Bar client in the most heroic moment of the year? Really.
Why are you here? I'm so proud of you.
You inspire me.
I think I might be in love with you.
- There's one more thing.
- Stop talking.
I don't care.
Austin Tucker! There isn't anything between you and Kaylie Cruz, is there? Oh, Mr.
Kobalt doesn't have a girlfriend, right? Yes, yes I do.
If she'll have me.
And she and I would like a little privacy.
Excuse me, love bird.
To our girls.