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I need backup.

Time out.

Dude, I said, "time out."

Oh, what's up, dude?

Hey, buddy. Hey.

I had a feeling you'd be coming over...

And I already unlocked the piano for you.

Serious?

Thanks, Pete, you're the best.

I know.

Time in.

On my way

Though I don't know where I'm going

On a road that's dark

And long

On my way

But I'm fearful that l could be lost

That the path I have chosen

Might be wrong

When will it be clear

Boy: that I made the right choice?

When can I be sure

Boy: that I know my own voice?

Both: dream of a day when I'm free from doubt

And faith wins out

And I overcome my fear

Boy: clear.

What are you doing?

You scared me, I...

I'm Madison Huxley...

Did you hear that?

I'm Madison Huxley, my father owns this mall.

Oh, yeah, yeah, I totally know who you are, I'm Ally...

last I heard, this piano was for official mall use only.

Oh, yeah, I just... I practice.

When there's nobody around, 'cause of the acoustics.

Well, I'm around

Oh, uh, I'm sorry.

I'm getting security to lock this thing back up.

When will it be clear

That I made the right choice?

When can I be sure

That I know my own voice?

Dream of a day when I'm free from doubt

When faith wins out

And I overcome my fear

Clear.

Boy: she wrote another song?

Is this one finished?

Don't you know by now?

She never finishes any of it

Even half-finished...

her songs are better than anything I could ever write.

Hey, maybe she's got A.D.D.

I got A.D.D., it can really impede on one's ability to complete tasks.

Yeah, and, uh, one's ability to shut up.

All I'm saying is you should make your move soon, man.

I sang with her last night.

So you finally talked to her?

Oh, Joey, man, this is getting pathetic, dude.

You're, like, playing the phantom of the mall.

Yeah, dude, rock stars aren't all timid and shy

It wasn't the right time, Ricky

It's never the right time

Ugh, time, time, time, time...

time!

Well, time don't wait for no one

No one gets in for free

It's time we got it going

And I can see myself, I'm a star in a rock band

Signing all them autographs

Just don't you know that...

every 10 seconds, someone's changing the world

Someone's breaking the rules and someone gets the girl

Every 10 seconds, there's a runner crossing over the line

Sent my application, l got nothing to lose

Looking at my watch and it's a quarter to

Everything I want, I can see it, see it in my mind

It's just a matter of time (time, time, time)

It's the matter of time (time, time, time)

And it takes blind ambition

To rock the industry

I'll make somebody listen

They're gonna play my song, gonna hear it on the radio

Driving down the freeway, that's what I say...

every 10 seconds, someone's changing the world

Someone's breaking the rules, and someone gets the girl

Every 10 seconds, there's a runner crossing over the line

Sent my application, l got nothing to lose

Looking at my watch and it's a quarter to

Everything I want, gotta do what it takes to get mine

It's just a matter of time

Here we go, one, two, one, two, three.

They're gonna play my song, gonna hear it on the radio

Driving down the freeway, that's what I say...

every 10 seconds, someone's changing the world

Someone's breaking the rules, and someone gets the girl

Every 10 seconds, there's a runner crossing over the line

Sent my application, l got nothing to lose

Looking at my watch and it's a quarter to

Everything I want, gotta do what it takes to get mine

It's just a matter of time (time, time, time)

It's just a matter of time (time, time, time).

We are gonna be one kick-ass rock band someday.

Yeah, as soon as we get some real instruments...

hey, give it time, man, give it time.

Yeah, in the meantime, let's get back to work, alright?

Ugh.

You're gonna keep sleeping here , you can at least open up the store on time.

It's not like we got them busting down the door to buy stuff.

Just because it's been a little slow...

"slow" would be an improvement, Mom, it's like...

and nobody told us.

Doesn't mean we stop doing our job.

Not that anyone cares.

Piano lessons booked today.

Two, Miss Sullivan canceled.

Apparently Megan wants to "do cheerleading instead."

Your friend Ben said this feng shui fountain would stimulate wealth.

So far, all it's done is make me want to pee.

Maybe I'll put you out in the mall with a hat to sing for spare coins.

Yeah, right, why don't you do it?

I mean, you're the one who's a professional singer.

Yeah.

One record 20 years ago that no one ever bought.

Any word from Ohio?

Uh, no, not yet.

Mom: well, don't worry.

They'll accept you off the wait list.

You're got your father's talent with numbers, god rest his soul.

You'll get into your first choice.

Huh, uh, yeah, yeah, um...

Ohio's got a great, uh, business department.

Welcome back, Mr. Huxley.

Oh, it must bring back a lot of memories being back at your very first mall

After having been away for so long.

Hard at work on your retail empire.

Huxley: I suppose so.

And how gratifying, your daughter following in your footsteps.

She's a, uh, Two-For-One split

Huxley: Max Huxley.

Ok, that wasn't funny.

That's ok.

What are you doing?

With my boyfriend.

I'm a stress eater

Well, my staff is required to be a size zero.

Or under, preferably, under.

So you choose, meaningful employment...

or candy-Coated cellulite?

There's my beautiful college graduate.

I'm so glad you're here, ok, I've got our day together all planned out.

You're gonna see my little presentation first...

and then I made reservations for us at that chic, new sushi restaurant I was telling you...

Maddy, I'm sorry, but l can't spend the day with you.

I have to leave in a few minutes.

Oh.

An opportunity popped up for me to acquire another mall

And as you know, business is war.

How 'bout I fly in next week to make it up to you

We'll have a very special dinner, just the two of us.

Ok.

Um, you can still see my presentation, though, right?

Hit me with it.

Ok, ok, um, wait there, um...

Madison: you'll find only the best pieces

From the most exclusive designers.

Demonstrating the most discerning eye for fashion.

Madison...

expensive, refined, Madison.

So what do you think?

It was nice.

"Nice"?

I'm in stores every day, all over the country.

And yours looks like a lot of them.

If you want to succeed in retail, you have to be different, unique.

I know that.

I mean, that's why l did all of this.

I wanted to show you ordinary.

That was ordinary.

Madison's is going to be cutting-edge.

So you have a plan?

Madison: totally.

You just have to give me a chance.

I'm sorry, but if you're gonna a make this meeting, we have to go.

Daddy?

Dori, give Madison whatever she needs to make this happen.

Dori: yes, sir.

I have to go.

Madison: you won't

I know I won't

Um, I'll see you next week for our special dinner.

Huxley: you will.

Owen.

This, we're playing this.

That's a pretty tune.

Uh...

yeah.

I thought he was in a hurry.

Mom, don't look at me like that, please.

Come on, give me a chance.

Can never get through to that woman.

I don't want to talk about it, what's going on in your life?

Not much, except that I just had a really weird moment with Max Huxley.

Oh, and last night, l had a run-in with Madison.

Uh, she said my outfit looked like baby vomit.

She's obnoxious, spoiled, narcissistic...

and she has perfect hair, l hate her.

Your hair envy, please.

Before Miss Buzzkill even showed up, I heard a voice.

Uh, there's medication for that, bubo.

I'm serious

This guy, I have no idea who he was, but...

he was somewhere in the mall and he was singing words to my song.

And they were good?

Yeah.

Yeah, they were, they were good.

It was like he was in my head reading the lyrics

That were just floating around that I can't.

Get out.

Wow, he really got to you.

A voice, huh?

I usually go for a nice butt, but whatever toasts your bagel.

Girl: please, stop, stop, please?

Please, No-No-No, stop, stop.

Ugh.

Put me out of my misery.

On the house.

No, Ben.

No-No-No-No-No-No, one of the many perks of my new power position.

Assistant manager.

What?

Yeah, and my parents were worried about my future after high school.

Girl: at least you're making progress.

Look, Kira's 15 and she's already got her own boutique.

Ally: that girl's 15?

I know, and I can't even get my mom to let me design for the shop.

I mean, I'm going to the fashion institute for a reason, right?

Ben: why, you're 18 and already over the hill.

My mom's excuse is that l don't know anything about plus-sized women's bodies.

And I'm like, " hello.

Inside of every skinny girl, there's a fat chick just screaming to come out."

You gotta tell her how you feel.

Says the girl whose mom still thinks she's going to college to be an accountant or whatever.

Hey, backspace, that's not fair

I'm waiting.

I mean, what if I don't get into Ohio State College.

Then maybe my mom will let me go to New England Conservatory?

Are we still talking about your mother, right, Mia?

Mia?

What?

Sorry, I was checking out the summer crop of newbie guys.

There's my future Ex-B.F. Now.

Do you know that guy?

No.

But I'm going to.

Ooh, take a number, "next."

There's no other cute guy s here today, anyway.

Hello, what about me?

Whoa, backspace.

Girl: now that's what I'm talking about

Mia: who are they, why have we never seen them before?

Ben: they're the night crew

Mia: janitors?

Girl: dirty.

I think they prefer to be called custodial engineers.

Mia: mm, I call the one in the garbage can.

With a guy who handles trash for a living.

Me either, but I am now...

you realize that would make both of you two trash, right?

Whatever, I buy lunch and I'm ignored

We're not ignoring you

You know, you're one of the girls.

What?

Whatever, I'm leaving

Ally: Ben, Ben, come on, come on.

You know how Mia gets.

The only reason she even works here is to shop for boys.

Mia: hey, look.

People come to the mall to shop for all kinds of things, all right?

Why not boys?

The minute I walk in, there is so much to see

I check out the boys who are checking out me

Every shape and size, and I want to sample them all

I see dazzling designs when I open my eyes

Baby, I can change my world with these hot dogs and fries

All: stop and take a look, something special behind every wall (wall)

At the mall...

hangin' out with your friend, at the mall...

circulate and spend

You can be real, loosen up, what's the deal

Hit your stride as you glide down the hall

At the mall...

at the mall

Help me.

I like those uniforms in gray and smart and brainy types

At the mall, ooh, at the mall

And I go a little crazy for the scrumptious boys in stripes

At the mall, ooh, at the mall

Try on the latest in couture with a wrap that is surreal

At the mall, (fierce), ooh, at the mall

And some killer velvet sneakers with a 10-inch rubber heel

Chorus: at the mall, at the mall, at the mall

Ben: with an image that is sharp

With a style that' ultra-slick

And rock the fast food world with noodles on a stick

Chorus: at the mall, at the mall, at the mall

At the mall, at the mall, at the mall, at the mall

Girl: ow

At the mall...

at the mall (at the mall, at the mall)

At the mall...

at the mall, at the mall, at the mall...

hanging with a friend at the mall

Circulate and spend

You can be real, loosen up, what's the deal

Hit your stride as you glide down the hall

At the mall

Doing what you please, at the mall

Possibilities

Lost in a crowd, all shouting out loud

You can scheme, you can dream at the call

At the mall, at the mall, at the mall

At the mall, at the mall...

at the mall.

Daddy's coming in for the Huxley Mall Summer Slam

So we'll announce my grand opening then.

Done. Fantastic.

Hey, should we grab a bite in the food court before l show you the space?

Madison: ew.

Even if we did eat lunch, we wouldn't eat it there, would we?

Would we, Alexa?

Yeah, barf.

Well, if you don't eat lunch, then when do you eat?

Mondays and Fridays.

Oh... good.

And let's go see the space.

Mm, great. Ok.

Thanks.

Turn off the- Oh, bye, Emma.

Open a door

Want a little something

And bought a little...

you wrote lyrics?

That's all I got so far

Shouldn't waste time trying to finish a tune l started when you were three.

Well, seems like we both have a problem finishing songs we started.

Yeah, well, earning a living is just slightly more important.

With all these bills...

what is it?

It's from Ohio State

My gosh, open it.

I... got in.

You did.

See, I knew you would, that's so terrific, ooh...

my high-powered businesswoman.

Yeah.

So the square footage isn't quite what you asked for, but...

then I want that space too.

But it's occupied.

So?

Well, they're one of the mall's original tenants.

It's gonna be hard to convince 'em to vacate, so...

Daddy did say to get me whatever I want, but...

if you can't handle that...

just... give me a second.

Ok.

Are we interrupting?

This is... Madison Huxley.

Wow, you used to run around with your father when he first opened up the mall.

Yeah, anyway, I'm gonna knock out this wall

And open my new mega-hot boutique right here.

What?

Um, you can't kick us out, l mean, we have a lease.

Well, we're not gonna kick you out, it's just...

You're a little overdue for a rent increase.

Increase?

We can barely afford what we pay now.

Look, I'm so sorry, but this is completely out of my hands.

And according to your lease, if you're late, we have a problem.

But hey, here's an idea.

If you agree to vacate now, we can offer you a little compensation.

Which you clearly need, judging by how busy you are.

We're plenty busy, besides...

We've got lots of new students just begging for lessons.

Ally?

We're gonna pay the increase

Look.

I want this store.

And I wanted Zac Efron

But you know what, everyone's

So we'll, we'll talk later, thank you.

Can you?

What, I, ugh.

Ooh.

At the mall

At the mall... do it

Ooh, ooh, how'd it go?

I want them gone.

I guess that means not so well.

We can't force them out if they're agreed to pay the hiked-up rent.

Ok.

And get rid of this thing too.

Alexa!

Alexa?

Oh... you poor...

I have to go.

Woman: I'm sorry, we'll come back another day.

I couldn't hear you

What... what is your problem?

What?

Oh, my goodness.

I hope our construction isn't disturbing your business

I am so sorry.

Bye, bye.

She's right.

If we're late with our rent, even once, they can kick us out.

Doesn't give us a lot of options.

There is always my college money.

No, it's called your college money for a reason.

You let me worry about the store.

You just focus on school.

Get a jump on your future classmates.

Yeah, I'll get right on that.

When gray

Meets light

It creates new color that

Stay lost

Inside

Till they find each other, then

Ooh, ooh

Are you the voice?

Are you the one that sang with me?

No.

It is you, isn't it?

Maybe.

How did you know my music?

I... I...

no, I, I can explain this.

Where did you...

my trash can.

No, no.

Well, yeah, it's.

But it's not just yours it... it's my job

They were in the trash for a reason.

But they're good

I mean they're really good

I just, I sang with you that night when I heard you play

I just, I couldn't help myself

And you wrote words to my song?

No, I don't know, it was just like, in me, I guess.

I heard your music and then I...

it was like you saw what l was trying to say.

...saw what you were trying to say.

Yeah.

I'm Joey

Oh, Ally.

Hey. Hey.

You know, I practically grew up in this mall

But I've never been in here before.

It's the secret underbelly.

There's lots of places in the mall that regular people...

aren't allowed to see.

Yeah, I bet.

You want to see my favorite?

So the guys and I, we put this band together.

We were just about to get our big break

Like, with this big A&R guy.

Everything got stolen.

Guitars, our amps, everything.

You know my mom's store has got all that kind of stuff.

We've had our nose s pressed against your window since we started working here.

We're just trying to save up enough.

I can tell it's pretty important to you.

Yeah.

Also, I really owe the guys, 'cause it's kind of my fault that everything got stolen.

Oh, how?

I was stupid.

Trusted the wrong people.

Boys are dumb.

Yeah.

I want to show you something.

Ooh, yeah

When gray

Meets light

It creates new colors that

Stay lost

Inside

Till they find each other

A world that you never seen before

Starts moving in slow motion

Both: am I living now?

Out loud

I'm not afraid somehow

To let you see right through me

Yeah

I must be dreaming

Wide awake

This world

So real

Like a kaleidoscope made clear

To touch

To feel

What if it made it disappear?

With just a chance that you might change

I'd rather breathe this moment...

am I living now?

Out loud

And I'm not afraid

Somehow

To let you see right through me

Wait, I must be dreaming, wide awake

Yeah...

yeah, yeah, yeah

Wide awake, wide awake

Yeah...

yeah, yeah, yeah... yeah

Yeah, yeah

Oh

Am I living now?

Out loud

And I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)

Somehow (somehow)

To let you see right through me, no

Am I living now?

Out loud

And I'm not afraid somehow

To let you see right through me

I must be dreaming wide awake (l must be dreaming)

I must be dreaming wide awake.

Pete: dudes?

Come on, man, if Dori catches you, she'll put my butt in a sling.

It's cool, man

Sorry, Pete.

Yeah, I'm sorry too, you know.

Guys... Joey... oh, not funny, man.

So...

so, I'll, um, see you tomorrow?

You know where to find me.

Yeah, going through

Bye.

Actually, wait, um...

She's only doing it to force us to leave.

What a total jerk.

What are you gonna do?

I don't know, I mean, it's becoming serious.

People are starting to cancel their lessons.

Sorry, what did I miss?

Ben: what took you so long?

Finally, gosh.

Hey, guys.

Hey. Hey.

You're been intentionally tryin to accidentally run into those janitor guys again, haven't you?

Yes.

Well, did you see 'em?

Oh, my god, I look too fierce...

hey.

Oh, my gosh, it's a hot janitor guy.

Hi.

Hey, Joey.

Uh, could we join you guys?

Yeah.

Cool.

What, Joey, what?

Oh, my gosh, he is so hot.

Wait, have you been holding out on us?

Hey.

I don't think he's all that hot

Well, he is.

You need to tell me everything.

Is he a good kisser?

How big are his hands?

Mia...

these are the guys.

Hey. Hey.

Hey. Hey.

Hey. Hey.

Guys, you can sit.

Yeah, sit.

I'm Mia

Well, I guess I'll get back to work.

Yeah, ok.

What's your name?

She scares me.

Mind hanging out of a spare guitar string?

In case yours breaks?

Mm-Hm.

Yo, Rick, check this out.

Wow, you're, uh, a real rocker.

Sounds a whole lot better than my mop.

Some critics might disagree.

Let's see what the critics have to say about this.

Let's go

Everybody caught up in the wheel of fortune

Virtual life, well, it can get so boring

Isolation, suffocation, we all need a big vacation

Just get lost in the wall of sound

Music makes us come together now

Don't you want to get it, gotta get it before it's gone

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Don't you want to do it, gotta do it, that's what you want

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on...

yeah, whoo.

Don't you know it's all about the liberation?

Gotta use it or lose it, no hesitation

Take a lesson, stop the stressing, here' a cure for your depression

Just get lost in the wall of sound

Alexa?

...us come together now

Don't you want to get it, gotta get it before it's gone

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Don't you want to do it, gotta do it, that's what you want

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on...

everybody got their own music

Playing 'round in their head

But when we all bring it together

Ain't nothing better

Ain't nothing better...

oh, oh, oh

Don't you want to get it, gotta get it before it's gone

Get what you want, come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Don't you want to do it, gotta do it, that's what you want

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Don't you want to get it, gotta get it before it's gone

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Don't you want to do it, gotta do it, that's what you want

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on.

Going on in here?

They're all ruined.

Do you know how much these cost?

Yeah, I was the one who tagged the prices.

Don't be smart.

You have to start thinking about the consequences of what you do.

Life is not all singing and dancing, Ally.

Mom, we, we were just trying to... help.

I mean, did you see all the people that their music brought into the store?

Oh, did any of those people buy anything?

Exactly.

Well...

I'm really sorry if we upset your mom today.

No, it's, it's not you guys, it's the store.

Yeah.

She tried doing the whole music thing when she was younger.

Be a professional singer, but...

it didn't work out.

And now we're barely getting by, and...

she told me that, um...

well, what does that have to do with you?

Deep down, I think that she knows that I want to do it too.

And I kind of sort of got into new england conservatory.

What, are you serious?

That's awesome

To you, yeah, but...

I'm terrified as to what she's gonna say when she finds out.

I mean...

she wants me to go to Ohio State College for Business.

I don't even really know what studying business means, like...

But just 'cause she didn't? make it doesn't mean that you're not going to, you know

You're not her

Plus, you're... You're pretty talented

I'm sorry, that was way too...

no, no, it, no...

step out of the car with your hands up.

Joey: Pete, you're killing me, dude.

Dude, you're killing me

If Dori catches you...

Ally: I'm sorry, Pete.

Hi, daddy.

Ok, so I was gonna wait and talk to you about this at our special dinner...

but I just can't wait, I'm gonna tell you right now, ok.

So what do you think about putting a Madison'

In every single one of your malls?

That way we could spend so much more time together.

That sounds great, sweetie.

You're not coming for our dinner, are you?

They rearranged my schedule, and I can't change it.

You're not mad, are you?

No, I know you're busy.

Business is war, Maddy, and battles rarely happen when you want them to.

Man: here you go, sir.

I'm coming to the summer slam and for your big launch, I'll take you to dinner then.

I promise.

Ok, bye.

Why is it taking you so long to get me what I want?

I am.

It's only been...

uh, please don't call your father.

Do I have to do everything myself?

Surprise.

I thought they took it away.

It was supposed to be shipped to the main warehouse.

But it got lost in translation.

He means lost in transit.

And you know, I thought you could use a pick me up.

Ally: yeah.

What's all this for?

Uh, the, uh, Huxley mall summer slam...

Hey, what's it called, anyway?

The Huxley mall summer slam.

I've already got the toy number worked out, I'm the star.

I should enter my designs, that'll show my mom.

Awesome, hey, I'll model

Yeah, you're really good at wearing clothes.

Yeah, it's just the walking you're gonna have to worry about.

Dude, drummers just have to sit down.

I can have time to practice walking.

That's right.

Skylight tonight?

10:00?

10:00.

Hey, you know, you guys should totally perform at the summer slam.

You know, everyone loved it when you rocked out at Ally'

Yeah, they should, as a part of the "stay tuned" submission.

Get people grooving, maybe inspire someone to buy an instrument.

Take up lessons, bring in business, yeah, that's a great idea

Yeah, and we could totally play one of your songs too.

One of our songs.

Joey?

Yeah.

Dori: you're needed up in store number 63.

Look, can someone else do it, l, I got plans.

No.

It's kind of a job security thing for you.

And for me.

What?

Nothing.

Just... get up there.

You're here.

Yeah, so where'd the emergency?

Well, I'm sure you're heard about my plans for my new store.

Well, this store needs a face.

A face for all of our ads.

A face that makes women think, "I want that."

Mm-Hmm.

You're that face.

Yeah, I don't know what you're drinking here

But maybe you should take it easy, you know?

Eat some bread or something.

"Some bread,"

Look, I've heard you sing.

And you're amazing.

And I've got a feeling that underneath all of this...

you're got the potential to be a lot more than you realize.

Well, thanks for thinking of me, but...

I actually gotta meet someone right now...

So I'm, I'm gonna get going.

What's all this?

Just a little something l picked up for...

you and your crew.

And with that grand piano in the warehouse...

yeah, no, I, it was supposed...

keep it, it'll be our secret.

Joey: wait a minute, you're not just giving this all to us, are you?

What's the catch?

There's no catch.

Why don't you just think of me as a patroness of the arts?

Imagine it, your picture advertising my stores

In every mall across the country.

That kind of exposure's gonna a get you and your band noticed.

You'll play in front of the right people.

Then come the record deals, the Cd's, the music videos.

Who knows if it'll ever stop?

Come on, you can do all that?

My dad is a powerful man with powerful friends.

I could make you a rock star.

I've got a plan that can solve all your problems

Just think of me as your magical wand

You're got a dream, and I've got connections

And we naturally bond

If you agree, we can go in as partners

No other team' ever been quite this hot

You might be scared, but there's nothing to lose

You can leave if you choose

But I bet you will not

Take a look at the new you

Imagine how it would feel

If what you see could be real

What you want could be true...

It's the new you (new you)

New you

Hey, uh, it's Ally.

I know you want all the things I can offer

I see your face next to mine on TV

Your band will play and we'll all scream your name

You'll have cash, you'll have fame

And you'll even have me

Take a look at the new you

Imagine how it would feel

If what you see could be real

What you want could be true

So take a look at the new you

Try on the clothes you will wear

Come take a step, if you dare

Time to make your debut

Chorus: new you, new you

The new you

New you, new you

The new you

Joey? What?

Pull it together.

Hey, man, what's the matter?

I don't know, dude

I just, I do this and l get back all the stuff l lost for you guys.

It doesn't feel right to me

I don't know what to say, man, but what do you have to lose?

You're a rock star now, go be one.

Take a look at the new you

Imagine how it will feel

What you see can be real

What you want can be true

Take a look at the new you

How does it feel to be a star?

Take a look at the new you.

And I was like, " Mom, what about my designs?"

And she was like, "your designs might be better suited for the circus."

Your mom said that.

I know. Did you get mad?

Please, this was from a woman who goes to work in a muumuu, ok?

Oh, yes, I did.

Hey, guys. Hey.

Where's Joey?

He better have a really good reason for standing me up. [Chuckles[

Hello?

Joey, where is he?

Uh, Joey?

Joey who?

Ow, what'd you do that for?

Well, that was a stupid thing to say.

Now she knows we're covering...

Dude!

Uh, yeah, uh, by covering, l meant that, uh...

I think he had to go, uh, um, on vacation?

Yeah, no, yeah, totally.

Yeah, he took a trip, didn't he?

Yeah. Yeah.

But we don't know when he's gonna be back

Ok, what happened?

Ally got dumped, no call, no nothing.

She got a text message. Ouch.

We don't know if he dumped her.

Maybe there was a family emergency.

Ok, I've heard that one before.

Or a car accident, you know?

I've heard that one

Yeah, you know, me too, ok.

Running from the f.B.I.

Joining the peace corps, allergic to my shampoo.

Look, trust me, I've heard them all.

Whatever.

Like you're ever even had a date.

Give me your cell.

Ok, but why?

There's only person n who knows the answer.

About to find out.

Pen. I don't thin k that's a good idea

Yeah, she's already called him once, you can't call him again.

All right, stop.

I found your pants over here.

Hello?

Madison: Joey's sparkling new phone.

Hello?

Business is war.

What'd you say?

Um, this is Dior.

The dope has no idea what he's throwing away.

Thanks, Ben.

All right, come on.

Where are we going?

We're moving on

Show me a little bit of heart somewhere

So I feel relieved

Show me a little bit of heart somewhere

So I feel ready

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

That sweet face ain't gonna turn gray

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

Hey, sugar, don't care what you say

None of that sweet talk gonna get me

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

Show me

A little bit of strength somewhere

So I feel at ease

Yeah

Show me

A little bit of strength somewhere

So I'll be in peace

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

That sweet face ain't gonna turn gray

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

Hey, sugar, don't care what you say

None of that sweet talk gonna get me

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

Hey, what about me?

Ah... ah-Ha-Ha

Ah-Ha-Ha

A little bit hurt somewhere

Ah... ah-Ha-Ha

What are you looking at, weiner boy?

Ah-Ha-Ha

Careful, that Alexi-Lexi's hungry.

No redemption

It's no surprise

Mia: morning after

In morning light

Take my picture

Play your game

No matter how you'll try to hurt me

It will be in vain, 'cause

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

Your sweet face ain't gonna tempt me

Hey, sugar, ah, hey

I don't care what you say

None of that sweet talk gonna get me

Hey, sugar, hey

Sugar, hey... (hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey)

That sweet face ain't gonna tempt me

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

Hurts somewhere

Hey, sugar, don't care what you say

None of that sweet talk gonna get me

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

That sweet face ain't gonna turn gray

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey

Hey, sugar, don't care what you say

None of that sweet talk gonna get me

Hey, sugar, hey, sugar, hey.

Wow, he really is hot.

How does her hair always look so good?

Ally, girl, you really blew it.

Mom: Turn up the volume

Open a door

Want a little something

Then want a little something...

And you will keep working until it's finished.

Do you hear me?

No food, no sleeping, no pee breaks.

And you guys are...

hi.

Hi.

Is it weird to be looking at Joey all model-Y and...

hot.

Hey, how many crunches do you think I gotta do to get abs like those?

A million a day?

Nah, dude, abs are genetic.

You either got it or you don't.

Cool, then pass those nachos, will you?

Madison: Ok, Joey, we still have a lot to talk about.

The number for the summer slam, the rehearsal schedule, your wardrobe...

the way your band mates look.

Hey.

But first, our song.

I saw one here that is gonna be just...

perfect.

So are we gonna be using Ally's songs?

Yeah, that doesn't

It's Joey's song too, see?

And I'll give her credit in the program.

Actually, the guys are right, maybe it's not cool

Joey...

my dad plays golf with the presidents of major record labels.

I'm doing all of this because l think you're talented, and l want you to make it.

But if you don't want it bad enough to do what it takes, then...

I'm wasting my time.

Joey: Ok, wait.

And the last piano lesson has canceled.

We officially have no more money coming in this month.

Let's just go home

Where'd you put the keys, Ally?

Are they in your backpack again?

Where's your backpack?

Mom, wait.

What's this?

When did you audition for New England Conservatory?

Over spring break.

And why didn't you talk to me about it?

What about Ohio?

I want to go to New England.

To write songs,

You barely sing in front of me, how are you gonna do it professionally?

I thought you wanted to be a businesswoman.

When... I was 12.

Yeah, maybe, but...

even then, Mom, that was just 'cause I thought that's what you wanted me to do.

I just want you to have a, a stable life.

Both: a financially secure career.

Yeah, yeah, I know.

But I want to do music.

I mean... Mom, it's my dream

Ally, there, there are dreams and there are pipe dreams, ok?

You don't want to study business, that's fine.

Just don't go after something unattainable.

Un-, unattain-, Mom...

I'm good enough to get in

So are hundreds of others this year

And thousands more that didn't' make it in music and quit.

Well, they gave up, I'm not going to

It's not giving up.

It's being practical.

Look, I can't even pay my rent now.

I don't want you to make the same mistakes I made and wind up stuck like this.

Is this, is your life really all that bad?

Yes, it is.

I'm tired of struggling, and I don't want that for you

That's why I'm selling the store.

I'm selling the store to Madison.

What?

I signed the papers yesterday.

And you didn't talk to me about it at first?

It's not your decision to make.

Oh.

Ok, um...

look, it's the best thing for us.

It'll get us both out of debt

It'll give you the rest of your college tuition.

This way we're not stuck with years of student loan payments.

Just because you didn't make it in the music business doesn't mean I won't

Your chances of making it are slim to none.

You don't know, you can't see it clearly now.

You don't think I'm good enough, do you?

I didn't say that

But it's true, isn't it?

Ally... just say it, Mom.

Ally, don't Or are you afraid...

that I'm gonna succeed at something that you failed at?

I don't think you're good enough

Ok?

I don't

I think you're talented

I just don't know if you're talented enough

It's a good thing it's not your decision to make.

When gray meets light

It creates new colors that

Stay lost inside

Till they find each other

A world that you never seen before

Starts moving in slow motion

Am I living now?

Out loud

Joey: and I'm not afraid somehow

...right through me, wait

I must be dreaming wide awake.

Hello?

Ally?

Oh, hi, Ally, don't we sound great?

That's my song.

Technically, it's yours and Joey'

Al, let, please, let me explain.

You add in a couple of nursery school rhymes

And you think that gives you the right to steal my song?

That's not how it is.

Oh, well, then, tell me, how is it?

I happen to think that Joey's lyrics elevated what was a mediocre tune.

Maddy, would you cut that out?

You gave it soul.

Ally: he has no soul to give.

He's already sold that off.

Um, I'm pretty sure she just called you the devil.

Yeah, I got that, thanks.

Ok, look, I'm gonna give you some advice.

You're never gonna get anywhere in life unless you can see an opportunity and take it.

See, that's the difference between me and you.

I would never step on someone when they were down.

Well, that's exactly why I'm successful...

and you're stepped on.

Ally, wait.

Joey, just... let her go.

She's gonna calm down and she'll realize this is what's best for everyone

Herself included... ok?

Ok, let's take it again from the top.

Hello, from the top!

I just woke up from a fractured fairy tale

I bought the dream but didn't read the small details

On which road I should take

I thought I could see yet you led me astray

And now I feel cheated

I let you break my heart

Invaded my power

But I finally learned that l hate to lose

Now there's something I've gotta prove

I'm a survivor (survivor)

Scream it loud and strong

I'm a survivor (survivor)

That's right, bring it on

I'm taking back the part l gave away, yeah

And I'll never do it again unless it's an even trade

Oh

Oh, I opened my heart, like a fool

I trusted the light in the dark

Until you unplugged it

No, left a mark, but I rise above it

I know it (know it)

Every mistake that I ever made

Made me who I am today

I'm a survivor

Yeah...

scream it loud and strong

I'm a survivor (survivor)

That's right, bring it on, yeah

Princess opens up her eyes

Without a kiss

And that she won't forget

Pissed...

holy smokes!

Every mistake that l ever made

Made me who I am today

I'm a survivor, yeah

Scream it loud and strong

I'm a survivor (survivor), I'm a survivor

That's right, bring it on

I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor, yeah

Scream it loud and strong

I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor, yeah

That's right, bring it on.

Excuse me, I think that's mine.

No, I think it's mine

Oh, maybe it's my ex, do you think he wants me back?

Madison: ok, people, let's get a move on.

30 minute warning, people, 30 minutes till curtain.

Madison: oh, no, that's gotta come down a whole half an inch.

That's way too high, you've got...

Oh, hi, Daddy.

This is looking good. Thank you.

We're doing so great, we are right on schedule for my big grand opening.

That's my girl.

The next step is just to get them to move out.

Then we're gonna knock down that wall

And we're gonna open up a big Mega-Madison's

Hey, dude, does this outfit make me look fat?

Oh, no, dude, uh, your fat makes you look fat.

Ow.

What, fat, portly?

I brought you a little memento.

It's so you'll always remember this special night.

Open it.

See, it's for you to wear tonight after the show.

Thanks.

Oh, you're welcome

I better go get the show started before the natives get restless.

Thank you.

Hi, everyone, I'm Madison Huxley.

Welcome to the Huxley mall Summer Slam.

All right, fellows, they're out there.

Four major record label guys here... to see us play.

Awesome.

Oh, I'm gonna be sick.

Hey, I want to see.

Ugh, bucket?

No, drew-fus, the A&R guys, would you come on, let's go

Joey, you coming?

No, I'll catch up with you.

Hey, one of you guys got a mint?

I'm sorry I can't save

A heart when it breaks and scatters

In the wind

How can two words

Cover the healthy others

They're living in...

oh, I never believed

Mm, mm

I'll never need

any more than I did before

When sorry's not enough

There's nowhere left to turn

Too much to forgive

Tell me where is the answer?

How do you find the strength?

The strength to let it go

You need to just to live

Oh, just to live

And sorry's not enough...

oh, oh, oh

Joey: mm-Mm

Love can fall hard

Fall hard

Leaving a scar that remembers

How bad it burns

Ooh-Ooh (oh-Oh)

We won't pretend

Where next time begins

Makes us live and learn

Live and learn, no

Only now I believe

Now I believe

I'm gonna say

Whoa

Both: little more than l did before

Sorry's not enough

There's nowhere left to turn

Too much to forgive

Forgive me

Tell me where is the answer

How do you find the strength?

The strength to let it go

You need to just to live

Oh, just to live, baby

Both: but sorry' not enough...

no, there's no going back

No going back

But tomorrow is all...

Is all we could've had, we could've had

So we will have...

sorry's not enough

There's nowhere left to turn

Too much to forgive too much to, yeah

Tell me, where is the answer?

How do you find the strength?

The strength to let it go

You need to just to live

Oh, just to live, yeah, yeah

Sorry's not enough...

oh, ooh

Ally: mm.

I was totally perf

Is Ally in the audience?

Um, no, I didn't see her

Watch it, weiner boy.

Want a bite?

Hey, hot dog, you're up.

That's me.

Dori: ok, next up...

your lunch.

I thought we could take a break and go see the rest of the summer slam, what do you think?

I think I want to finish here and then just go home.

That's what I think

And now, fall fashions from the newest store

To join the Huxley mall family... Madison.

Woman: ok, guys, you're up next

Are you kidding me?

We seem to have a running theme here.

All right, you can do it, dude, totally.

All right.

Just remember, man, right-Left, right-Left.

...the debut collection by little penny.

Go get ', tiger.

Ow!

This is the last one.

Wow.

I had no idea you were such a master packer.

Guess neither one of us knew the other as well as she thought she did.

Ally...

fine, I get it.

You're an adult, and I have to let you make your own decisions, I know that.

I should've talked to you first before selling the store

But you should've talked to me about new england.

Look...

you're all I've got.

And I just want you to be happy.

I know that.

I know.

Yo, Joey, he did it, man, he actually walked.

A pretty good supermodel if I do say so myself.

Shut up.

Better put on your jacket, dude.

Yeah, Madison is P.O.'d

You ok, man?

Yeah, totally.

You know you don'

You don't owe us anything

If you're having second thoughts about it, man, just say it, and we walk.

No.

Dude...

we sold out.

Ow, I'm not saying it's a bad thing, I mean...

Even green day sold out.

Yeah, I mean, I mean, everybody does stuff that they're not proud of to get what they want.

Just didn't think the sell-out phase of our career would happen

Before the "career" phase of our career phase happened.

Ow, ow...

see, it doesn't

Dude... go.

Joey?

Where's Joey going, we're on in a few minutes.

Uh, Joey?

Joey who?

Joey: hey...

so you guys are really closing?

Yeah.

Why don't I just...

Mom?

Too bad you missed our, uh, Going-Out-Of-Business sale.

We were giving out a lot of great deals.

Ally, please.

Not that you would need anything, judging by...

what I saw the other night at the rehearsal.

Will you please just let me explain?

What are you doing?

You don't have to, Joey.

She's beautiful and influential, I get it.

No, it's not about her, it's about you

People spend their whole lives trying to find what we found in each other.

Some people never do.

I screwed up.

Boys are dumb, all right?

Not that's an excuse for me, just an apology.

A lame one.

I know.

Look, I just...

I hope that when, if you're ready...

Maybe we can start over.

You know, not many people get a second chance.

So you should get down there.

It's too big an opportunity for you to pass up, so play the song.

Seriously, it's ok, it's yours

Oh, and, uh...

in case yours breaks.

Joey, Joey?

This is far too important to screw up.

Wish I would've figured that out a lot sooner.

Joey, Joey?

And now, the moment you're all been waiting for...

Madison: not yet!

In just a second,

...summer slam sounds better than winter slam.

Look, I know it's not enough just to say it, but...

I'm sorry.

What is his problem?

Never mind.

We'll do it without him.

Ok, go, go.

Ok and now...

the moment you have

Hello, places?

Sorry, toots, no Joey, no, go.

What?

We're a band, babe, we stick together.

So we're not selling out?

Get back here.

Madison.

Don't you dare walk off the stage.

Get back here, do you hear me?

Hi.

Man: where's the band?

When gray

Meets light

It creates new colors that

Stay lost

Inside

Now who's stepped on?

Hey, what's going on?

Train wreck, dude.

Serves her right.

Slow motion

Am I living now?

Out...

'cause I can't hide me from you

And I'm not afraid

Some...

Some...

A world that you're never seen before

Starts moving in slow motion

Am I living now?

Out loud

And I'm not afraid somehow

To let you see right through me, wait

I must be dreaming wide awake

I must be dreaming wide awake.

Um...

ladies and gentlemen...

Ally Shepherd.

Hi, uh, everybody.

I guess I'm gonna play a song that I wrote.

With a friend.

On my way

Though I don't know where I'm going

On a road that's dark

And long

On my way

But I'm fearful that l could be lost

That the path I have chosen

Might be wrong

When will it be clear

That I made the right choice?

When I can be sure

That I know my own voice?

Dream of a day when I'm free from doubt

And faith wins out

And I overcome my fear

Joey: here...

I don't know

I don't know where to search for answers

In a world that

Isn't fair...

will I find my strength

And discover who I've been, yeah?

Or retreat and pretend that

I don't care

When will it be clear...

that I made the right choice?

When can I be sure...

that I know my own voice?

Both: I dream of a day when I'm free from doubt

When faith wins out

And I overcome my fear

Clear...

I've been told

That we learn from our mistakes

But I just don't know

How many mistakes it takes

Oh, I'm trying so hard

To let down my guard

Maybe right now...

right here...

clear...

that I made the right choice

Sure...

that I know my own voice

Praise the day when I'm free from doubt

When faith wins out

And I overcome

My fear... (yeah, yeah)

Clear...

mm-Mm

Clear, yeah

Clear...

May recognize this next song.

This one's for you, Mom.

Turn up the volume

Open the door

Want a little something

And want a little something more

Don't look for easy

Easy comes hard

Take the road less traveled

But don't forget your own backyard

Rattle some cages

Don't have to play nice

Ask a million questions

Mia: but never ask the same thing twice

No indecision that time has passed

Go a little crazy

And find a way to make it last

You can move right up to

The head of the class

But not if you sit on your big, fat, whoo

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let 'em know you were here

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let 'em know you were here

If you stop and think

Your chance will disappear

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let them know you were here

More like you mean it

Less like you should

Try a new direction

And that's alright, that it's all good

No inhibition

Arms open wide

Reach a little higher

Then find some funk down deep inside

You might wake up famous

And filthy rich

But not if all you do is sit around and whoo

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let 'em know you were here

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let 'em know you were here

If you stop and think, your chance will disappear

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let them know you were here

Don't just stand there

If you don' like what you see

No-No-No-No

Change the channel, change the channel

Change the world, change the world

As long as you try

You'll be free

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let 'em know you were here

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let 'em know you were here

If you stop and think

Your chance will disappear (don't hold back)

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let them know you were here

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let 'em know you were here

Don't hold back, make some noise

Let 'em know you were here

If you stop and think, your chance will disappear

Don't hold back make some noise

Let them know you were, let them know you were

Let them know you were, let them know you were

Let them know you were, let them know...

you were here.

Don't you want to get it, gotta get it before it's gone

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Don't you want to do it, gotta do it, that's what you want

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Everybody got their own music playing 'round in their head

But when we all bring it together, ain't nothing better, ain't nothing better

Don't you want to get it, gotta get it before it's gone

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Don't you want to get it, gotta get it before it's gone

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Don't you want to do it, gotta do it that's what you want

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

Come on, come on, get your, get your rock on

When gray

Meets light

It creates new colors that

Stay lost

Inside

Till they find each other, then

A world that you never seen before

Starts moving in slow motion

Am I living now?

Out loud

I'm not afraid somehow

To let you see right through me

I must be dreaming

Wide awake

At the mall

At the mall

At the mall

At the mall, at the mall, at the mall

Hanging with your friend at the mall

Circulate and spend

You can be real, loosen up, what's the deal

Hit your stride as you glide down the hall

At the mall

Doing what you please at the mall

Possibilities

Lost in a crowd, all shouting out loud

You can scheme, you can dream at the call

At the mall

At the mall, at the mall, at the mall