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There's too much choice and not enough time.

Aiming for your head, get down.

You're the only one.

Check it out.

Know my fantasy of the perfect life?

What?

Exactly this.

Let's go.

Hey, hold up.

You look too good to be true.

It's okay.

Mike can have it. I don't mind. Please, Mike. Guys, surf comp this weekend. Ring

any bells?

Loud and clear.

Good. Because this is supposed to be a training session. I'm going to be in

ear working on your technique, all right? But look at those waves.

Can't we forget training and practice on our free surfing? How do I put this?

In your dreams.

Life's tough sometimes, isn't it?

Cheer up, mate.

Don't worry, you'll get your go.

Let's do it.

Brooke doesn't know what she's missing out on. Bet Eric's spewing.

I bet they're hitting the surf right about now.

Ah, I can see it. A slight offshore breeze.

Perfect barrels rolling in.

Conditions you can only dream about.

Eric.

Don't think about it.

Brooke's right. You're just making things worse for yourself.

I don't see how. Just finish the assignment and then it's done.

That's not much of an incentive.

Well, how about I put your favourite cereal on the shopping list?

Thanks for trying.

I'll see you in a couple of hours.

I'll still be doing my geography assignment.

Bye.

Okay, question eight. Explain how waves are formed.

Waves are formed by a moving ridge between two troughs.

No.

Waves are formed and then we surf them.

What do you reckon?

You go. I want to get this finished.

Okay. Now you're being really annoying. Come on. You need a break. Look at you.

You're all hunched. It's not good for you. Eric. Please come and have a look

outside. Okay?

Look at that.

Look at it. The ocean is providing us with some excellent waves.

Imagine it.

A gentle offshore breeze wafts over you as you paddle out.

A set form. And then out of nowhere, the perfect wave.

Crying out to be first. Exactly.

Like I said, I want to finish my assignment. I do too, Brooke. I do too.

Simo will tell you, it's all about balance.

Balance? Yeah, balance.

Come on, it's a scientific fact. Exercise invigorates the mind. We'll

feeling refreshed and focused.

I'm not stopping you.

I know, but I want you to come and it'll be more fun.

You want me to come so you don't feel so guilty about not doing your assignment.

Okay, that's true. But half an hour of pure adrenaline. We'll come back plenty

of time to finish the assignment. No distractions.

My only distraction is you.

Come on.

Come on. Now you wanna.

Right?

Feeling good?

Yeah.

But I think you should head back now. You said half an hour.

Yeah, it's only been 28 minutes.

Eric.

Yes, all right, you're right.

There's no point putting it off any longer.

I agree.

Just one last one.

You said that three waves ago.

Okay, the last.

Blast!

Come on.

Help it up.

Jeez.

I think I saw it half that way.

Well, I think we'll call it a day, huh?

Ow.

What? I think I've done something to my back.

Really? Give us your foot. No, no, no. I can manage. I think I just pulled a

muscle.

No.

But if only they gave points for Wipeout.

Pretty good one, hey?

Oh, spectacular.

Oh, that was awesome.

Even with the mail in my ear.

Hey, pearls of wisdom, every word.

And there were a lot of words.

We'll just make sure you remember them.

Yeah, wasn't it, don't fall off your board?

Pity you missed out, mate. Oh, well, those are the breaks, huh? Yeah, and

were huge left -handers.

Matthew Barrell.

Hey, where's Brooke?

Um, she's in her room. Probably just adding some fancy finishing touch to her

assignment. Wipe yourself an eye when you can get an eye flush.

Not exactly.

And then she wiped out badly. Now, she said she's okay, but, you know, I just

wanted to be sure.

Hey.

Look at you, you slacker.

Pretty embarrassing, huh?

Could be worse.

As long as you're okay.

It only hurts when I laugh.

Whoa.

What are you doing?

I've got to finish my assignment. It's due tomorrow.

Forget the assignment. Ask for an extension.

And ruin my perfect record?

Besides, then you have to type up the conclusion.

No, no, no, no, no. You stay here. I'll finish it for you.

Eric.

What? Come on. How hard can it be? I've just got to type up your notes, don't I?

Are you sure you don't mind? Yeah.

Consider me your personal slave.

Thanks. What's he talking to?

Geography of

Australia.

It's too long.

Why is it too long?

This is where we start.

There we go.

Much easier.

Eric, you are a genius, even if I do say so myself.

Why, thank you, Eric. You're welcome, Eric.

Feeling

better,

sleepyhead? It was pretty sore last night, but I'm actually feeling pretty

this morning.

All right, well, there's no need to worry about your assignment. It's all

on your desk.

Really? I pre -read it last night. It's good. Well, thanks, both of you. No

worries. Give me a minute. I'll meet you down there. Are you sure you're up for

it? Yeah, maybe you should take it easy today, Brookie.

No, that stuff will do me good.

My back.

What happened? I did a duck dive and I pulled something.

Can you straighten up?

I'll go get Timo. No, there's no need.

It's just muscle strain. Brooke, you're obviously in pain. Which will go away in

a few minutes.

You know what Timo's like.

He'll make a big deal out of it.

Rest, massage.

More rest.

Special exercise. Yeah, and before you know it, I'll be missing the surf

this weekend.

Maybe you should. I can't.

I need the point.

We all do.

It's our little secret.

Agreed?

Brooke,

you have to get that scene done. It's not so bad.

And why are you hobbling around like that?

You should see a doctor today.

I can't today. We've got training.

Simmo's going to know if I'm not there. Simmo's going to know if you're hobbling

around like a peg leg.

So what am I going to do?

See a doctor.

Simmo, we'll cover for you.

What are you going to say?

You've got detention.

Never. Maybe everybody gets attention once in a while.

Actually, they don't. Really?

Especially not me.

Well, we'll think of something.

I don't think she's going to go.

I bet she will.

I'll make sure of it.

Okay, now we just have to make a cover story for both of you.

This exercise is good for flexibility and balance.

Anyone seen Rachel and Brooke?

Dance class.

So which is it?

Um, they had good dance parts and I'm venting and venting.

Both of them.

Well, I mean, it was nothing serious. It was just, um, you know, the usual six

-month check -up.

You seem to know a fair bit about it.

Yeah. Well, I haven't heard them, you know. It sounded funny. Dancing,

Surprised no one else said anything.

So, is that enough warm -up?

Hanging for a surf?

Yeah. No.

Want 50 more?

Go.

Remind me never to get you to cover for me. What do you mean? It was Amy that

almost blew it.

What did

the doctor say?

Not much. She's referred me to a specialist.

A specialist?

She thinks I might have damaged something.

What? She has a nose. That's why she's referred me to a specialist.

When are you going?

I'm not.

Brooke! It's okay. I'm feeling much better anyway.

Come on. Shout your milkshake.

Brooke, this is silly.

I know what I'm doing.

Isn't it better to know what's going on? Not now.

In this case, it's better to not know.

What?

We're six weeks out from the finals.

I can't get behind on points now. I'll miss the surfer. But what if it's

serious? Plenty of sports people carry injuries.

And if I surf really well in the contest this weekend... You're not going to

compete this weekend.

I don't have a choice, do I?

The rest of my life depends on it.

Rachel told me you were competing on the weekend.

Is there a problem with that? The problem is you're not fit.

I'm living with a bunch of nannas.

Who care about what happens to you. And I appreciate it, really, I do.

But I'll be fine.

Yeah, if you surf well.

But what if you bomb out? Me?

Never. Think about it, Brooke.

You're carrying an injury, which will make it easier to make a mistake.

You can end up worse than you are now.

What if the specialist says that I can't compete at all?

Then I'm as good as finished.

The whole year would have gone down the drain for nothing.

I'm not going to let that happen, Mike.

And neither would you.

Brooke's determined to compete, so it's up to us to help her through.

How? Has everyone heard of rice?

Yeah. I prefer pie, sir.

No, rice.

R -I -C -E. You know what you do to treat an injury? Oh, yeah.

Yeah, rice.

Yeah, rest, something, compression, elevation.

Forgot what the I stands for.

Does Brooke know what you've got planned?

Not exactly.

Corey, Eric and I are going to go get what we need.

You and Ray can make sure she's ready for it. No worries. You can count on us.

Echo. Go, go.

Express. Come on.

Where are we going?

The petrol station.

Oh, now I remember what the I stands for.

How many bags do you think we'll need? As many as we can carry. Load them up.

Okay, so what's the surprise?

We've decided if you won't help yourself, we'll do it for you. So we've

a method to help treat your injury.

Used by sports people the world over.

What method?

This method.

Oh no.

Oh yeah!

Now I know how penguins feel.

Just a couple more minutes.

If I get back pain, I'm going to die of hypothermia.

We're just trying to take the edge off the pain and speed up the recovery

process. Then we can start with the ice pack.

Drink? Oh, thank you.

Hi, girls.

Hi.

Teeth okay?

Fine. What about a dance class?

Learn any new steps?

Not really.

Because I think there's been a bit of tap dancing going on around here.

We've got a surf con this weekend, so let's get on with it, shall we? Yeah,

idea, Simone. No, no, no, not so fast.

We've got a lot of work to do first.

Let's start with some strengthening exercises, shall we?

Come on, guys. Push yourselves.

20 more.

Let's pause.

She's covering. I know it.

She was pushing pretty hard at training.

Yeah, trying to prove she's fit for this weekend.

Well, it's mad. She could get really hurt.

Why risk it?

No offence, but I think we all know the answer to that.

Push yourself from Brooke's position.

She's worked hard all year, and then one injury, that's it.

Not necessarily.

Athletes get injured all the time and make comebacks.

Sure. How many of them get sponsorship deals while they're recovering?

And get picked up by Solar Blue and tour the world circuit.

If I was in Brooke's position, I'd do exactly the same thing.

I get it, Ames. I do. But what if her injuries get worse and not better?

That's her choice.

I don't think it is.

How do you figure that?

Because we know.

And if she competes and something happens, it's on all of our heads.

I just wish I'd finished my stupid assignment.

Eric, it's not your fault. I was the one that talked her into having a cert.

I have to talk to Simone.

No way.

Who else is going to make her see a specialist?

If you go behind Brooke's back, she will never forgive you.

I know.

But if I don't, I won't forgive myself.

Eric, wait.

What if Brooke does compete on the weekend and get good points?

What if it is just a little strange?

What if she gets better by herself?

Well, what if?

Well, here's another one.

What if you tell Simone...

And he doesn't let her compete on the weekend.

Who's to say she won't get better on her own?

Hello?

Yes, speaking.

It's the right thing to do, Eric.

Sure. It's the right thing to do.

What is?

Of course, what can I do for you?

You were going to tell Simo, weren't you?

Eric? I don't have a choice, unless you'll see a specialist. Don't worry,

fine. No, you're not.

Well, at least you don't know if you are or not, and that's the thing we have to

find out.

What if it's bad?

Like, seriously?

Then we'll talk to Simo and work something out.

Simo? Surfers get injured all the time, Brookie. Simo knows that, and he wants

you to make the finals as much as you do.

Oh.

Then you're going to have to trust him.

Yeah, I'll let you know.

You can knock on the door and tell him right now.

I remember what happened the last time I let you talk me into something.

So do I. I was the mother of all wipeouts.

Right.

Just the two I want to speak to.

I've had a call from the school. Mr.

Harris. Your geography teacher, I believe.

That's right.

He'd like to see you in his office.

in the morning before school.

Sure, no problem.

So I asked him if there was anything that would concern me.

He said your assignments drew remarkably similar conclusions.

How do you mean?

Well, so similar in fact that they were identical.

Eric, what did you do?

I think it's pretty clear.

Eric copied your work.

What? No, no, I didn't. You might think this is clever. I call it cheating. But,

Simmo, I... You've been sailing so close to the edge with your schoolwork all

year, now you've pushed your luck a little bit too far. I didn't copy hers.

copied mine.

What? What? No, I copied mine into hers. Eric. It's true. I said I'd type her

assignment, but it was too long, so I pasted mine in. Save it for Mr. Harris.

You just lost ten points.

Ten? Five for cheating, five for lying.

But I... Simmo, stop.

Eric's not lying.

It's not his fault.

He was just trying to help me.

Go on.

There's something you should know.

Lumbar muscle strain.

It doesn't show up in the x -ray.

So what am I looking at?

I just think it's cool.

That's me, from the inside.

Right.

So how do you fix it?

A course of anti -inflammatories, gentle exercise and rest.

What about surfing?

Not for two weeks.

Two weeks?

That's alright.

Could have been a lot worse, especially if left untreated.

Yeah, yeah, two weeks, that's not so bad. Think of all the DVDs you'll catch

on.

You know

what you're thinking, Brooke?

Love to be competing.

Instead, you've got to rest.

How am I going to make up the point?

You've still got time.

It'll need for everything to go right.

What are the odds of that? At least you've still got a chance.

If you had been stupid enough to compete this weekend, you never would have gone

through.

I don't know that I can make it.

I'll level with you.

It won't be easy.

But if you're as good a surfer as I think you are, you can do it.

You're just saying that to make me feel good?

Over there.

You've got to ask yourself how much you want it.

More than anything.

That's your answer.

If you're going to beat Rachel and Amy...

You need to be completely fit.

Then, you have to work harder than you've ever worked before.

Semi -finals are underway.

Solar Blue girl, Amy Breeze, getting a head start with a great scoring wave.

Not to be outdone, hot on her heels, Rachel Samuels, also from Solar Blue,

getting some knife air on that last one.

Excuse me?

I've been thinking, and there's an upside to this whole assignment thing.

What? Well, Mr Harris thought I'd copied you.

That must mean my work was pretty good.

It was just a conclusion. It must mean my work was at a premium level. No, it

means... It must mean that I'm smart, like as smart as you. Think about it.

First team for the boys is coming up, so surfers, please assemble at the

marshalling area.

Hi.

Hi.

It's weird, isn't it?

What is this?

Never thought I'd be a spectator.

Sucks.

If I had my way, this would be the last contest I ever sit down.

There's too much choice and not enough time for two boys.