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Some say juvenile.

I say genius.

Eternity.

You do the keys and throw me back.

But in the way you do the things you do to me.

I can't believe you're going to Rome for two weeks all by yourself without me.

Without me there with you. Without me with you there.

You there without me.

Mom, I think that's about all the combinations of those words you can

Lizzie, this is a big day for you, sweetheart.

Oh, he's going to quote a dead guy.

As William Shakespeare once wrote, be not afraid of greatness.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, but some have greatness

them.

to get through graduation.

Greatness can wait till this nightmare is over.

Hey, Gordo.

So, do I look okay?

Lizzie, I'm your guy best friend. You should really talk to Miranda about this

stuff. But she's in Mexico City.

Yes. Your blue robe looks way cooler than all the other girls.

Thanks. Oh, my God.

Only you would think that you could hide that powder blue puffy sleeve. It's

kind of a peasant dress, but it might just be a baggy disaster of questionable

fiber content that you wore to the spring dance.

Lizzie McGuire, you are an outfit repeater.

But I... Maybe I'm an outfit repeater, but you're an outfit rememberer, which

just as pathetic.

Okay, does she not have anything better to do than make my life miserable?

I mean, we used to be best friends.

Yeah, but that was before she became popular.

McGuire!

Nice aftershave. Oh, thank you.

Margaret Chan either has Ebola or a very bad cold. In any event, you're up.

Up where?

At the podium.

You're going to deliver the class president's speech.

What about the vice president?

Well, he's not graduating.

The secretary treasurer is next in line.

All I did was handle petty cash.

Well, I'm sorry, but you're not buying your way out of this.

Now, I want you to deliver your speech with as much pride and commitment as

Margaret Chan would, even though you know Margaret Chan.

You know Margaret Chan.

You know Margaret Chan.

You know Margaret Chan.

Run!

Ladies and gentlemen, Lucy McGuire.

any of us can really do that, but anyway.

Honey, honey, I'm losing the feeling in my knuckles.

She's one of those little furry animals that killed on the Discovery Channel.

I think Margaret Tan would want me to have some water right now.

Ryan Sawyer a video to embarrass you like that.

What is that?

That is Miss Ungermeyer.

She's going to be our high school principal for the next four years.

If you stay on her good side, it's a one -way ticket to an Ivy League school.

you're on her bad side. Excuse me. I need to mop up some puke.

Well, do you end up as that guy?

No, you end up working for that guy.

Miss Ungermeyer, can you make sure that there are no garlic or soy products in

anything my Brittany puts near her mouth? Miss Ungermeyer, Luke has tennis

elbow. Could somebody please carry his luggage? Miss Ungermeyer, my son has

asthma and he must have his puffer. That's right, Brittany. She's got it.

to 31 historically significant Roman landmarks in two weeks.

Now when these back -talking miscreants return to you, they will have dipped

their toes in a lake of culture before assuming their destiny folding shirts at

the outlet mall.

Well, yet to experience the delights of la chica eterna.

Rome, the eternal city.

No one read the info packets?

Watch and learn.

Um, Sondermeyer.

I just wanted to let you know that I'm really looking forward to this exciting

and academically enriching trip.

What's your name?

David Gordon.

David Gordon?

I think in Italian that means a sneaky brown noser with a hidden agenda.

She's got to go.

Bye, sweetie.

Safe trip, huh?

Okay. Hey!

We're going to the land where they invented spaghetti!

Yeah, and the best part is, Kate and all of the little blow -drying, teeth

-whitening friends who'd be ragging on me right now for messing up graduation

all went to Waterslide Wonderland.

How many Lizzie says to take to screw in the lightbulb?

I don't know, but it... It only takes one to screw up a graduation.

Down each avenue or via street or strada, you can see him

disappearing two by two.

On an evening in Omaha.

Do they take them for espresso?

Yeah, I guess so. On each lover's arm, a girl I wish I knew.

On an evening in Omaha.

So please meet me in the plaza.

Thank you.

than most of you.

I've also enlisted a little help. The assistant manager of the hotel, Giorgio

Averni, was a commander in the Italian Navy and is therefore as up on his game

as I am mine.

Giorgio, would you like to brief my students on the security procedures of

hotel?

You heard

the man.

David Gordon, you'll be rooming with Ethan Kraft.

You'll be in room 103.

Are those English or Italian numbers?

You got a problem with that, Gordon?

No, ma 'am. Any room is just fine for me.

Well, being a spineless little jellyfish is almost as unattractive as being a

little brown -noser.

McGuire, seeing as how Margaret Chan was unable to make the trip...

You will be rooming with... Okay, I am not, under any circumstances, sharing a

room with... I'll be taking the bed by the window.

You don't mind, do you?

Uh... Yes!

No.

I sleep much better with a Swiss eiderdown.

Lizzie, seeing as we're roomies and we're going to be spending all this time

together...

wanted to let you know I understand that you want to put all that really

embarrassing stuff behind you and just move on and have a fresh start.

You do?

Yes. I understand your dream. It's a big dream. It's a huge dream. And you can't

do it alone.

In fact, I don't think you can do it at all.

Let it go.

Lizzie, come on.

Don't worry. Don't worry.

Where are we going?

Look.

Wow.

Pretty cool, huh?

You know what, Gordo?

I'm not going to let Kate Sanders get to me.

Promise me something.

Anything.

Promise me that when we're here, we'll find adventures.

All right? This is our chance to start over. I mean, do anything that we want

do.

Yeah. I know, you're right.

You and me, adventures.

Deal.

Deal.

of the world and make a wish and toss their coin in the trippy fountain.

I'll tell you something.

Those people are suckers, all right? You got to make your own luck in this

world. All right. Moving on, people. Let's go.

Susie. Gracias.

Susie. Gracias.

You know what? Forget what she said. Make a wish.

I'm in Rome with my best friend. I'm good.

You make one.

Okay.

Isabella? Huh?

Okay, I was pushing for smooth sailing through high school, but this will work.

Uh, I'm sorry, it's just... You look an awful lot like a friend of mine.

Paolo, you have to get your photo shoot.

We gotta go.

All right, what you little halflings are feeling right about now is your energy

flagging. We got four more stops today. I want you people to at least be able to

shuffle from monument to monument. We got one word for that, and it's gelato.

Now, keep in mind that Italian ice cream has about twice the sugar of American

ice cream.

Means you're going to want about two scoops, huh?

I know I do. All right.

I don't mean to bother you.

I'm Paolo.

Paolo Valassari. Oh, um, I'm Lucy McGuire, and this is my friend Gordo.

This is my friend Sergei.

Sergei, doesn't she look exactly like Isabella?

her twin.

Isabella is my singing partner, and you're like her sister, like two pods

bee.

Lizzie, can I see you again?

Maybe tomorrow.

Please?

What's the word for yes in Italian?

Si!

No, I'm... It's okay, I can cover for it.

Ed check!

I'm sorry, I'm here with my school, so I can't...

Forgive me if I embarrass you, but it's just that some people, when they come to

Rome, they want to find adventure.

Oh, it's okay.

I got some cold cheese.

Did you just say cold cheese? What?

Paolo, we must go.

Lizzie, if you change your mind, I will meet you tomorrow morning at the Trevi

Fountain at 9 o 'clock.

Hey, Gordon.

Aguardo, did you not hear me say head check?

15, 16.

Who are you?

Palo Balassari.

Put your money in your front pocket.

She makes me very scared.

Join the club.

Lizzie.

Chip at the arm.

What does that mean?

We will see each other.

and Isabella City isn't so bad.

I mean, if you're into the Alanis Morissette -y, alternative, dark, like,

brooding -I -never -got -into -the -sunshine -of -my -life's -a -miserable

-black -hole -of -depression kind of thing, then you'd think they'd think.

I mean, for, like, driving around in the car with the top down, putting on your

lip gloss, loving life kind of thing, they're good. Here, listen.

Not bad.

You scented soap, huh?

What? Um, never mind.

Paolo wants me to meet him at the Trevi Fountain tomorrow.

So go.

But that would mean I would have to sneak away from the group.

So?

So I'm, like, physically incapable of sneaking.

Lizzie, weren't you the one that said that we were going to have adventures on

this trip?

Yeah, we.

We were going to have adventures. And we will. It just so happens that you have

dibs on the first one.

Okay.

Just as long as we don't do anything that would get us tossed on a plane home

Miss Ungermeyer.

Lizzie, are you feeling okay?

Is this girl sick, or isn't she?

She doesn't have a fever, and yet she's in bed.

Ask yourself why a beautiful young girl on her first visit to Rome, probably

seeking adventure, wants to lie in a bed all day.

She's ill.

You know, I heard she fell down at graduation with a complete fool out of

herself. You think that could have something to do with this? I saw that on

CNN.

CNN?

Often the nervous system collapses after that type of utter humiliation.

Do you have any recommendations? Oh, yeah.

This young woman should stay in bed.

She should also eat two apricots.

For digestion?

No, they're in season.

Very delicious.

Feel better, Senorita McGuire.

Rest up, McGuire. Don't want you to miss out on all the adventures of Rome.

Doctor, I have a boil.

Uno, due, tres.

Ven.

I just... I had the most wish for you to come.

I have to show you something.

Come on.

Wow!

I just thought you should see Rome the way Romans do.

So you knew that I would come?

I hoped you would.

Are you sure you know how to drive this thing?

This is Rome.

Nobody knows how to drive.

to happen in Rome, but with Lucy there, something will.

And what precisely are you going to do with that information?

Just give it away like you did with the graduation video?

Hey, she was really freaked out by that.

And you have what to show for it?

The pride of a job well done?

Try buying a PS2 with the pride of a job well done.

Oh, Matt, Matt, Matt.

We've been over this before.

Cash up front.

Melina, are you staying for dinner?

I'd love to, Miss McGuire.

Great. We'll need extra energy to work on our summer reading list.

Well, in that case, I'll make some brownies.

I've said it before, you're weak!

Weak! Don't do anything without consulting me first.

You rock.

I know that our lives are a little different.

Actually, several universes different.

But doesn't your friend Sergei ever get tired of following us around everywhere?

Actually, Sergei's my bodyguard. So you see, between me and Sergei, you'll

always be safe.

Wow!

How famous do you have to be before you need a bodyguard?

Excuse me, Ms. Ungermeyer, didn't we just pass the Castel San Antro? Yep,

about it? Oh, I just noticed that it's not on our itinerary.

That is correct.

Well, shouldn't it be? I mean, it was a papal residence, and it does contain

frescoes from artists influenced by the school of Raphael.

What are you up to, Gordon? Nothing. I just figured that while in Rome, you

should be exposed to as much Renaissance Raphaelite work typified by chiaroscuro

and Hellenic mythical imagery as humanly possible.

Gordon, you are on the list.

And the list is not a place you want to be.

What is this?

Only in Rome, huh?

You know how to move that thing or you want me to do it for you?

What are you looking at?

A piece of that?

A piece of the Ungermeyer?

And over there by that statue, you see it? Yeah.

That's where the artist Caravaggio had his opponent burnt at the stake.

Oh, wait, it was the Pope who had Caravaggio burnt at the stake.

Either way, this neighborhood was tough.

Paola. Si, Karina.

Do you still love her?

Who, Isabella?

Si.

Of course I still love her.

But like a sister.

So, why'd you break up?

It's, um, it's complicated.

What?

I mean, yes, we've been voted best pop duo of the year again, but I want to do

more serious music. And when I told this to Isabella, she said flat out no.

So I was forced to tell her this is it.

This will be our last CD together.

What'd she do? Did she totally freak out? She totally freaked out. And yes, I

feel awful about that, but what about me? I need to grow as an artist, you

Yeah.

So, the other day when I saw you, I just, I don't know, I had this crazy, I

just, I don't know.

What?

I had this crazy idea that maybe you could help me.

Come on.

How crazy could it be? Just tell me. No, I can't. It's too, it's too... Please.

Okay.

Isabel and I are supposed to present an award together at the International

Music Video Awards.

Cool for regular people like me, but for you, I guess it's just like work. No,

no, no, no, no, no. It's cool for me, too. You get all kinds of free gift

baskets and stuff.

But now, because Isabella's so mad at me, she's refusing to appear.

The record company's threatening to sue her if she doesn't show up. And what

about you?

For me, it's no problem. I write the music.

I don't know where it comes from. It just comes from me.

La, la, la, la. See?

So I can go solo.

But Isabella...

She needs the help to save me. You mean Isabella Lipstick?

Please, please, please, please. You must promise me you'll speak of this to no

one. Imagine what would happen to Isabella's career.

Oh, that's so sweet you still care about her.

You're definitely broken up, right?

Sí.

So when I saw you yesterday and I saw how all those people thought you were

Isabella, I got my crazy idea that maybe you could pretend to be Isabella for

one night and present the award with me on stage.

Present an award?

in a crowd.

I could never do that.

Of course you can do it.

You are magnificent.

I don't know Italian, but I know what that means.

I don't know, Paolo.

Don't worry, Karina.

I could never ask you to do this crazy thing.

No. You know what?

You don't have to ask.

If this is going to help you and Isabella, then... I'll do it.

Gracias.

Head check!

Gordo.

Gordo!

You, Lizzie McGuire, are actually presenting an award at the IMVAs with

No, me, Isabella, with Paolo.

What? It's a long story, but I'm doing it because the real Isabella won't.

You're actually going to get up on stage in front of all these people? Well,

that's the great thing about it, Gordo. It's not going to be me.

It's Paolo's idea to help Isabella because he still loves her.

But not romantically, like a sister.

He is so amazing.

And he's 17.

I mean, for being so famous and so used to getting everything that you want,

he's just so kind.

For real?

That's a lot to say about someone just knowing them a day.

like I've known him my whole life, you know?

Anyway, I just wanted to come by today and thank you. I mean, I had the most

magical day of my life, and it wouldn't have happened if it weren't for you.

Mwah.

That's good, huh? You're such a good friend.

The sting.

What sting?

You want a little mano a mano?

See... This is one of the reasons that me and you aren't friends.

Because I never have any idea what you're talking about.

You see, some dudes get the approach.

Others, the sting.

That Italian dude, he's big time approach.

I actually feel my brain turning into goo.

Embrace the sting.

That's what you're vibing here from Lizzie. Wait a minute.

Now you actually think that I'm jealous of Paolo.

Word.

No. No, see, that would mean... that I like Lizzie as more than a friend.

See, what do you mean you and I have trouble communicating, bro?

You're wrong, man.

Whoa!

This girl looks freakishly like my sister!

Zoom! Zoom!

Another freakish coincidence. I mean, she has the same necklace as my

Why do we even pretend you're in charge?

Okay, let's see what this says.

Isabella goes blonde. Italian pop duo Apollo and Isabella wild the crowd

a gelato shop near the Trevi Fountain, showing off Isabella's new blonde hair.

They must think that Lizzie is this famous singer.

If I show this to my mom, Lizzie will be so busted.

If you show this to your mom, it's worth nothing.

But if you show this to the Italian tabloid...

We'll be rolling in cash, my friend.

Interesting.

We?

Not up to toughing it out in the streets with us, Miss McGuire?

I could try, Miss Ungermeyer.

No, I just hate seeing you being denied the cultural experience of being in a

foreign country.

I mean, you missed seven points of historical significance yesterday.

I know. It's really killing me too, Miss Ungermeyer.

Which is why...

I thought I'd bring you a little something to help ease the pain.

Well, that's really thoughtful of you.

Well, seeing as how your teeny tiny little body just doesn't have the

we're going to have to let your mind do the wandering.

The rise and decline of the Roman Empire.

I'd like one report on the rise and one on the decline.

Ouch! If I didn't have a headache a minute ago, I do now.

You don't have a problem with that, do you, McGuire?

Um, no.

I mean, what else do I have to do?

Via Condor. It is one of the most expensive shopping districts in the

world. We must find the perfect outfit for the award.

Oh, hey, Isabella. Ciao.

Ciao.

Your hair is so blonde and innocent.

Who did it?

Um,

the island that we were on was really, really sunny, so it was just the sun.

Sun? We must get sun too, no?

Okay, ciao, Bella. Ciao.

You see, they all want to be you. No, they want to be Isabella.

Here, sit and I'll get Franka. I will just be a moment.

Whoa, take your time.

I'll just be sitting here in heaven.

Hard as it is to imagine as we look at the crumbling ruins of the Forum that

this was once the center of commerce, religion, and politics in ancient Rome.

All right, now the Forum...

culture was born.

Yeah, Kraft?

Is it time for spaghetti?

It's like nine in the morning.

Yeah, so?

You never had leftover spaghetti for breakfast?

I don't eat carbs.

Oh, and I suppose you never had a spaghetti sandwich either. This cultural

experience is like so wasted on you.

Excuse me, where'd you buy that Prada bag?

Kraft, Sanders, separate.

Oh, we did, Miss Ungermeyer. And thank God.

Why don't you people do something at your skill level here?

Take a 10 -minute shopping break while I choke down on espresso.

Whoa, this dude definitely spent way too much time on his biceps, not enough on

his abs. Totally old school.

Nice spot, bro.

Watch and learn.

The slow curve.

Works every time.

I've got to go talk to them. Hey, bro, that's not how the slow curve works.

come to us.

Ciao.

Ciao.

Do you guys speak English?

Yes.

It is your friend we like.

Word. Word?

Is that his name?

Yeah, sure. Hey, listen, do you guys know who that is on the cover?

Paul and Isabella.

Certo.

Do you think you guys could translate it for me?

Only if you introduce us to Word.

Well, can I keep the magazine then?

Deal. All right.

Let's go.

Ciao, Word.

Word.

English? Yes, she's speaking only English.

Our new singer is in English and Isabella needs to practice.

What have you done?

You look... You look like a schoolgirl.

Maximus, what is wrong?

You look like a schoolgirl. Nice, Maximus.

Very odd.

There is something... Something very different about you.

Rest. The rest on the island is a better world of good. She's transformed.

Yeah.

Well, hang on. I'll put clothes on these.

You, fix the hair, fix the eyebrows, fix the lips.

Oh, and fix the ears.

Fix the ears?

Jewelry.

Jewelry. Now that's a language every girl understands.

We'll have to fix that.

Okay, none of these are me.

Why are you laughing at me?

Because you're not supposed to be here. Okay, well, if I have to go on stage in

front of an audience as Isabella, then I'm going to have to be confident. And

that's, like, the thing I'm worst at. We're all the same that way.

Not you.

Yes, me. And Isabella, too.

But it's how she works through her fears that makes her strong.

For instance, Isabella doesn't let Frank at the Monk of Athene tell her what to

wear.

Isabella tells Frank.

Okay, so you're telling me to tell Frank at the Monk of Athene how I should

dress. See?

That's your strength, Isabella. Why?

Why? Why?

You don't like my clothes?

No, no, I love your clothes.

But I don't want you to dress me.

Bella Parigi, and I dress myself.

So, choices.

I need choices.

Whoa.

I really like these two.

You pick.

Both. Both?

Wow, this is the exact same color that I wore to my spring formal, and Danny

Kessler thought that I looked...

Why don't you go more often?

It's not closed.

Why is it so open when there is no rain?

It's umbrella.

I am Sergei.

Sergei.

Well, Sergei, you're going to have to...

Because you are one hunk of Slavic muscle does not mean you're not going to

it on my list.

Elevator is safe now.

You feeling any better?

a little warm.

Miss Sanders, would you be so kind just to look after her for me?

Look after her as in do stuff for her? Miss Ungermeyer, why should I be

punished? I'm not the one who's sick.

Next year, I'm joining the mouth breathers at Waterslide Wonderland.

You are so busted. You've been out of this hotel room.

What?

How do you know?

Please. Your eyebrows finally match. Your hair has highlights.

Fresh manicure. I smelled acetone the second I walked in the lobby.

Okay, but you didn't rap me out to Miss Ungermeyer.

Yet. Not until I figure out what's in it for me.

Now spill, dorkerella.

You'll never make me talk!

I know that this sounds insane, but I think Paolo really does like me.

How could this happen? How did you get my trip? How is Lizzie McGuire living

this fantasy, and I can't even get an Italian boy to buy me a plate of

spaghetti? Um...

Kate, you don't eat spaghetti.

I'd eat carbs if an Italian boy bought them for me.

So, I suppose you want me to keep quiet about this.

Yeah, I'd appreciate that.

Well, I'll keep it quiet if you keep it quiet about me keeping it quiet.

And when we get back home, I'm the cool one again, and you turn back into a

pumpkin.

Oh my gosh, it's her.

What are you doing?

It's a long story.

What do you want? We're closed.

I just wanted to talk to Lizzie. So talk.

I was kind of thinking maybe, you know, outside in the courtyard.

If this is about that whole bizarre, parallel universe, Italian rock star

suddenly a diva thing, I know all about it.

She figured it out.

Evil and smart.

Embrace it. Fear it.

I thought you might want to take a look at this.

I'm on the front cover of a tabloid!

everyone who's always believed in me this great honor.

Do you know what that says?

It says that Paolo and Isabella are supposed to be singing at the music

Well, it's got to be a mistake.

I had some Italian girls translate it. Paolo didn't tell you?

No. Don't you think it's kind of weird that he tried to hide this from you? Oh,

my God. Can you believe it? Maybe it's just a last -minute thing, Gordo.

Aren't these things planned for, like, months in advance?

Gordo, when did you become an expert on Italian award show thingies?

It's called common sense, Lizzie, which I happen to have a lot of, to make up

for my lack of the slow curve.

Slow curve?

Forget it. Look, if you want to believe some Italian kid that you think you know

after two days because he's an international superstar, is really rich

nice hair, be my guest.

Gordo!

Oh my god, he's early!

Oh my god, I gotta go get dressed. Oh, don't worry. I'll cover for you in case

Miss Ungermeyer does one of her psycho middle -of -the -night head -check

things.

Thanks. I owe you.

Duh.

Mom, Dad, I found something on the internet I think you both should see.

What is it?

Well, since Lizzie's in Europe, I thought I'd do a little e -search on

That's nice, huh? But what I found out is not so e -assuring.

In fact, it may shock you.

What are we looking at? Maybe nothing and maybe something.

You see, one poll, 74 % of Italian teenage boys said they would most like

to date American girls.

Where'd you get these numbers?

They're available for anyone who has a computer.

You don't have to worry about your sister's son. She's very well

Miss Ungermeyer's there.

Yeah, what is she, 5 '1", 5 '2", max?

Oh, please.

Matt, as interesting as this is, where are you taking it?

All right, you caught me. I always do.

I don't know why I even try.

I'll deny I ever said this, but... I miss my sister. There, I said it.

Now you know.

I know I rag on her all the time, but now that she's gone, I... I... We

miss her, too.

Oh, so much.

I feel so alone.

Listen to me.

You don't have to make fake pie charts.

You just come to us with the truth, okay?

I know that now, Mom.

so hard. I miss her so much. I can't believe I let you talk me into letting

go on that trip.

I'll go get the passports.

Yes. What is this?

A card.

Look, are we supposed to sing?

Excuse me?

Don't speak to me in Italian.

It's too adorable.

Are Paolo and Isabella supposed to sing at the awards?

Yes.

I wanted to tell you, but you told me not to telephone the hotel. Come on,

on, get in. I'll explain everything on the way.

I want to show you the Tivoli Gardens before sunset.

Come on, we have to get you back by ten.

Okay.

So, where is Sergei?

You're not the only one who sneaks up at night.

Isabella and I were going to sing, but after Isabella would not speak to me, I

told the producers we refused to perform.

I said Isabella had throat problems.

So, what happened? I mean, what changed?

Isabella did.

The real Isabella, or me Isabella? You. A reporter heard us speaking in front of

the gelato shop, and he reported Isabella's voice was fine. And he said

English was very good, by the way. But then the record company called, and now

they're going to sue if we don't sing.

I mean, us sing? Don't worry, Karina. I'll make this work.

Look.

Look, Paolo.

I don't think this is going to work.

I mean, I cannot sing in front of an audience. I won't even let my mom hear

sing in the shower.

Lizzie, I'll teach you all you need to know.

Okay. So what is Isabella going to do when she sees me being her?

Ah, but she won't. She's off on some island trying to get over all of this.

Come on.

Here's my vow to you.

I, Paolo Balastari, will never let you, Lizzie McGuire, be embarrassed.

If I fail, I have to spend seven days with that scary head check woman.

Her name's Miss Ungermeyer.

Karina, hasn't everything I promised you come to be?

Everyone believes you are Isabella. You're having the time of your life

someone else.

You even told Brankett and Montecatini to pass off.

Don't you trust that we can do the singing together?

I guess.

Well, you shouldn't.

You got there, little man.

Nothing. What's this?

That's not Lizzie, no.

Yes, it is.

What is it? I know my daughter. I gave her that necklace.

All right, tell me what you know that I don't.

It's only a 14 -hour flight, Dad.

All right, people, swallow those biscotti. We've got a big day, the

the Coliseum.

Gotta get these apricots to McGuire. You look thick as a dog this morning.

Gordon, you having a problem?

No, I'm just... I'm starting to agree with Ethan. I think we need to eat more

spaghetti. You demand!

Sorry.

Mr. Gordon, is there a reason you don't want me to go upstairs?

No, I just really think we should get going.

So much Roma, so little time.

Well, you know, when I get upstairs and I...

Will, get upstairs.

I expect to find Miss McGuire in her bed.

Well, you know, she may be in the bathroom or something.

You know, I'm beginning to get the feeling she was never sick to begin

No, no, no, she was.

You know, I bet this whole thing was just a clever ruse to sneak out of this

hotel, wasn't it?

Yeah, it was.

It was?

Well, Lizzie and I were talking about adventures and that.

I don't know. Yeah, spit it out, Gordon.

Lizzie's upstairs. It's me.

I'm the one who's been sneaking out.

You?

Feels good to get it off my chest.

You realize what this means?

I shouldn't look to you for a college recommendation?

You should look for your suitcase, Gordon.

You're going home.

Oh, I pegged you right from the start.

David Gordon.

Sneaky little brown noser with a hidden agenda.

Now you're busted.

Love lifts us up where we belong.

Wow, this place is so cool.

See? Are you sure it's okay that we're here?

Sing. And here is where exactly?

It's a rehearsal hall. But the Coliseum will look more like this.

Sergei!

If you want to convince the world you're Isabella, you must take the stage.

You must dance.

And sing.

Have you ever...

Just move your mouth with the words.

Oh, no, you want me to lip -sync?

See, just like Isabella. You said you know the song, right?

Oh, well, yeah. I mean, I have your CD, but I mean... Well, try it.

I'm not gonna try it.

Okay.

Have you ever...

Such a beautiful night.

I could almost kiss the stars for shining so bright.

Was it awful?

Uh, yes.

But it helps to sing.

Really, really sing?

Sing. It looks more real when you're lip syncing.

But you weren't singing.

But I won't be lip syncing.

Lizzie, no one's going to hear you. When you're on stage, the microphone will be

off. You must try.

Please.

Have you ever seen

such a beautiful night?

Oh, I'm glad you're up. I had the most amazing night. I'm gonna go grab Gordo

I can take you guys together, okay? You won't find him.

What? Why? Where'd he go?

Probably getting on a plane right now.

Why? He totally covered for you and got himself kicked off the trip.

I don't believe it. Why would he do that?

You're seriously asking that question?

The plane has left yet. Do you know what flight he's on? Si, si.

I will call.

I could not believe that Gordo would do this for me.

Maybe he's not on the plane yet. Maybe I could go to the airport and I could...

And what?

I don't know.

I am now on the hold.

Thank you very much.

The plane is gone.

Oh, is it, sir?

I've been relaxing on the island, trying to forget about this whole situation,

and then this?

Can somebody please tell me what is going on?

I can.

That's my friend, Lizzie McGuire.

Hey,

let him go.

Let him go.

I demand for you to tell me everything you know about this Lizzie McGuire.

Well, I demand for you to tell me everything there is to know about this

Valassari. I left him and all of my thoughts about him on the island.

What? You may have left him on the island, but my friend Lizzie is out

pretending to be you so that you don't get sued.

We need to talk in private.

Gordo's life is ruined because of me.

Selfish me.

So what are you going to do now?

It's over. I'm going to turn myself in to Miss Uncle Mark.

Lizzie, you'll get fed home and then you won't be able to help Palo.

Okay, well, I'm never going to be able to get through this the way I feel now.

Okay, fine, quit.

But then everything Gordo did will be for nothing.

Now you know things are bad when Kate starts making sense.

I know one thing's for sure.

What? I'm not going to have to act sick today.

Mr. Craft, you were in the most historic and beautiful city in the world.

Has that had no effect on you?

Well, actually, it has.

The cobblestones are shredding my wheels. I switched to a pair of

pterodactyls.

Have you even made a dent in your reading list?

I finished it.

You read 11 books?

I mean, I read the list.

McGuire. Lizzie McGuire. Si, si, we are in the travel guide.

No, no.

No.

We're the parents of Lizzie. Ah!

Viola, we see.

I call a cab. It's very far.

Anybody else want to step up to the plate?

Who's asking for McGuire?

I'd left you four messages already, but she's been under my watchful eye all the

while. Where'd Sanders go?

Lizzie, sweetheart.

Honey.

Cool!

Where is Lizzie? And do you have any embarrassing photos or videos of her

she's been here?

Uh... You better tell us where Lizzie is or this deck's gonna catch some

serious... Well, it's possible that she's at the International Music Video

Awards doubling for an Italian pop star named Isabella who's like totally her

twin.

Why does everyone always look at me like that?

Capito? Si.

What? He said for you to enter from here, stage right. And I must enter from

stage left, over there.

And what about my dress? I still have to get dressed and everything.

Franco delivered it. It's waiting in your dressing room. Lizzie, you have

Calm down. You can do it.

Of course I can do it.

This is moi we're talking about.

I don't think I can do it. Lizzie, you must.

We've rehearsed this. You know all the steps. You know all the words. You will

be great.

I know.

How do you know?

Because.

Because you shine like the light from the sun.

Paolo.

Paolo.

Isabella, let's go.

Lizzie.

Gordo. Oh, my God, what are you doing here? Lizzie, Lizzie, that's not

right now. You need to listen to me. Of course it's important.

I feel so bad. I cannot believe that you would do that for me. Wait a minute.

Why aren't you gone?

It's a long story, but... Okay, well, I want to hear all about it, but I've got

to go get my dress on, okay? Lizzie, listen to me.

Paolo is setting you up.

What are you talking about?

Actually, he is setting me up.

Freaky, huh?

Way freaky.

Way, way freaky.

That... Whole story about Paolo doing his own music and going solo.

That's Isabella. She is the one that sings live.

Si. Paolo is the one that lip -syncs, not me.

Isabella is the one that wants to quit the act. Paolo is just a liar.

This has all been some crazy scheme to set you up and embarrass you on stage so

it looks like Isabella can't sing.

Si, si. It's true.

Paolo wants to destroy Isabella's career.

But Paolo would never do that to me.

I don't believe you.

Isabella, you have to put on your dress immediately, please.

Lizzie, who are you going to believe?

This boy you are knowing your whole life or this boy you are just meeting who

says you shine with the light from the sun?

Okay, well, then you're here now, so go and sing.

But I am not blonde.

Paolo will know that it's me, and he'll make an excuse to leave.

But if we want to get back at him in front of the whole world on live TV, we

must make him sing, and really sing, not leave -sing. But how? What am I

supposed to do? I can't sing live.

You have to go now.

Change. Change. Change your clothes and go up there and do what you rehearsed,

okay? Everything will be fine.

I promise. I have a plan. What plan?

28 minutes to show time. So what's the plan?

I don't know.

No, he did not. There is no track.

Paolo, he says you're going to sing live like you always do.

E ora, ragazzi!

Paolo Isabella!

Pedro, turn down Isabella's mic. What's that?

Turn down...

Beautiful.

Lady Maguire is a nice girl. You try to hurt her.

Let me go, Sergei. You work for me. Not anymore, Paolo. I quit.

Paolo cannot sing music now.

You must face me.

Beautiful.

get when you go to Europe?

Adventure, romance, total confidence?

Yeah. Well, if all that can happen to Lizzie McGuire, the only thing I know

is I don't know anything.

That's hot.

What?

Girls who think they know everything are just eternal.

Really? Oh, totally.

Like, what about you not ratting out Lizzie?

I mean, that was just so...

Not you.

Mom,

Dad, I'm so glad that you guys made it. You would have never believed me. That

is for sure.

I thought after you found out all the things that I did, I would be grounded.

You're grounded for the rest of the summer, sweetheart.

But we're really proud of you.

You know, lying, even for a good reason, is beneath you, Gordon.

Yeah, I know. I know. I'm a lying, spineless, brown -nosing jellyfish with

hidden agenda.

I get it.

Well, that may be true.

But I'll tell you something. Little Miss Devo over there told me everything.

The way I see it, you're a pretty loyal friend, Gordon.

Loyalty goes a long way with the Ungermeyer.

Thanks.

Just think about it. You've got four years of high school to look forward to

together, huh?

Ooh, Sammy.

Sergei is hungry.

So is Miss Ungermeyer.

You are a strong woman.

You protect cubs like lions.

Sergei is impressed.

You're still on my list.

As long as I am at the top.

Hey there, I bet you're wondering, who is this Lizzie McGuire, and where did

come from, and what are her most embarrassing moments?

Well, I can give you total access to all of that for a very competitive price.

Winning the road.

We do not blackmail our sisters.

As a former commander in the Italian Navy, I am ordering you to leave the

country. No!

Hey.

So.

One last sneak away for old time's sake?

Yeah. Sounds good.

Okay.

So are you going to miss it here?

I don't know. Kate says that I should just stay and have my stuff shipped over

from home. Because when I leave here, it'll never be the same.

Well, she's wrong as usual.

You didn't have to be in Rome for all this to happen.

You think?

Trust me. You had it in you the whole time.

Gordo?

What?

Welcome.

Yeah, so, um, wanna get back to that party so we don't get in any more

Yeah, I can't afford any more trouble.

Yeah. Come on.

I think you're going nowhere when you're walking down the street.

Acting like you just don't care when life could be so sweet.

Why you wanna be like that if there's nothing new?

You're not fooling no one, you're not even fooling you.

So walk a little slower and open up your eyes.

Sometimes it's so hard to see the good things passing by.

There may never be a sign, no flashing neon light.

This song is right, so why not take a crazy chance? Why not

do a crazy dance?

Looking in all the wrong places.

When all of the time you've been blind to love.

It's plain as the nose on your faces.

It's here.

It's now.

Open your eyes and see it.

Wondering why love is.