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[classical music]

[music continues]

[door closes]

Dad?

Dad?

-[girl] Dad!
-[pounding on door]

-No! Please don't go! Don't go!
-[pounding on door]

Dad, please don't go.
Dad, please!

-Gabby. Gabby.
-Hm?

You all right?

Y-yeah. I'm fine.

-Another nightmare?
-Yeah.

-Maybe you should call him.
-Why?

He's probably sucking face
with the collagen queen.

And since when
do you take his side?

Whoa, I am not taking his side,

but he is your father

and you should try and see him
before we leave.

Sorry to say, but when
you spring a surprise move

on a 17-year-old
with this much crap

and you give her a week to pack,

it doesn't leave a lot of time
for goodbyes.

Fine. I'm not gonna make you do
anything you don't wanna do.

Except move across the country
in the middle of my senior year.

Gabby, I didn't want this
any more than you did.

Um, I'm sorry, mom.

I know you didn't plan
for any of this.

And-and we'll get through it
together, okay?

I am the mom.

I'm the one who's supposed
to be telling you that.

Come on, mom. Didn't you know?

Gabby the Gab here knows it all.

Um, did I give you permission
to enter, worm?

-[doorbell rings]
-Max, go get the door.

Great. They're here.

["Cracks In The Armor" playing]

♪♪ I ♪♪

♪♪ Hate ♪♪

♪♪ When ♪♪

♪♪ People say
how have you been girls? ♪♪

♪♪ I'm ♪♪

♪♪ A relatively nice girl ♪♪

♪♪ But I'll lie every time ♪♪

♪♪ It's not you ♪♪

♪♪ It's me ♪♪

♪♪ No it's you ♪♪

♪♪ I don't even really know
what's wrong ♪♪

♪♪ Just know I never
quite belong ♪♪

♪♪ So I'm sorry
if I stay in bed ♪♪

♪♪ And gotta do my best ♪♪

♪♪ Fix what's left of my head ♪♪

♪♪ I don't mean
to cause an uproar ♪♪

♪♪ It's just these cracks
in the armor ♪♪

♪♪ Don't ♪♪

♪♪ Think ♪♪

♪♪ You know how sick ♪♪

[car honking]

♪♪ I really... ♪♪♪♪♪♪

[birds chirping]

Hi, guys. How are you?

-[Belinda] Ah, you made it!
-Hi!

Oh, I think
my legs are petrified.

[Gabby] And if I never see
another fast-food place,

I will die a happy soul.

So good to see you guys.

Gabriella, when did you become

one of these
depressed, gothic types?

Um, I-I'm not goth,
Aunt Belinda.

And I'm not depressed.
At least, I wasn't until now.

So what do you think
of our new house?

We got a great deal,
thanks to your Uncle Bill.

I call first dibs
on the bedrooms.

[Marsha sighs]

[Belinda] Well, they seem
to be doing all right.

They're resilient
like their father.

When are the movers
getting here?

Oh. A few hours.

Great.

Marsh, sweetie, um,

you're not...

Belinda. Of course not.

I just feel like celebrating,
you know?

Being so close
to my little sister again.

Okay. I, I'm sorry.
I-I just...

Anyway, here.

It's fine. I'm fine.

Good.

[rock music]

[Gabby sighs]

I don't think
I'm gonna like it here.

This school isn't cheap.

I mean, the only reason
your father was willing

to pay for it was because it--

Has the best
science engineering program

that South Carolina
has to offer. I know.

And you wanna get in to a good
pre-med program, don't you?

Well, I guess. But look.

Do you see anyone out there
who looks like me at all?

The daughter I knew

used to celebrate being unique.

That's because we used to live
in a place

where being unique
was celebrated.

I'm willing to bet

that somewhere
in this sea of students,

you're gonna find
some really cool kids.

And if I don't?

Then you can quit school

and join me
in the fun employment line.

Huh! I think I'll take
my chances in there. See ya.

[Mrs. Harper] Your file says
you used to attend

another performing-arts school.

Up near Los Angeles.
Um, but I used to study dance.

Oh, dance?
You don't strike me as the type.

How long has it been?

Not that long.

Oh, too bad you quit, really,

because we have
an outstanding dance program

here at Kensington.

Well, and it probably
is for the best, really,

'cause not everyone's
built for it, you know?

The competition here
is, well, unbeatable, really.

So this is your locker.

Your combination should be
on your schedule. Don't lose it.

First period starts
in less than five minutes,

so-so don't be late.

Mm-hmm.

[British accent] "You don't
strike me as the type." [scoffs]

Talking to herself on
the first day of a new school?

Weird girl.

Not to mention, a unique,

flavorful sense of fashion.

If I didn't know any better,
I'd say weird new girl's

just begging to be teased.

Mm-hmm. Begging.

I didn't realize
anyone was watching me.

There's always someone watching.

Lucky for you, it was just us.

It just so happens,
we like weirdoes.

-Jude Katz.
-And I'm Danna.

-What's your name?
-I'm Gabby.

Well, Gabby, where you
gonna be at in P-1?

[chuckles] She means
your first period.

-Oh.
-[Jude] That's what I said.

-English lit.
-Ah, Mrs. Taylor.

Come on. We'll show you the way.

-So where are you from?
-Los Angeles.

-Oh, cool.
-Yeah, I know.

-See you later, girl.
-Bye.

You know, there's a lot
of vegetation.

This one guy
used to eat it. Weird.

All right, girl,
you're gonna go down there.

You're gonna take the corner.

It's gonna be the first door

to the next building, all right?

-All right. Thanks.
-All right.

-See you later, weird girl.
-Bye.

[clears throat]

All right. Remember, the book
reports are due on Friday.

Uh, make sure you guys read
chapters 20 through 26.

-Oh! Sorry.
-Ah. I see we have a new face.

Care to introduce yourself,
dear?

Hello. I'm Gabriella Colussi,
but I go by Gabby.

Well, welcome to the wonderful
world of English, Gabriella.

If you love literature
half as much as the rest of us,

you're in for a real treat.

Say, you almost crushed my iPod.

Try watching
where you put your massive feet.

I said I was sorry.

Those hulking menaces the only
travelers you got, colonel?

Hm. No.

All my six-inch heels

are still packed up in boxes.

Guess you're really not one
for first impressions, then.

You want a first impression?
I got one.

I like my boots.

[Danna] So what did you do
back in LA?

Oh, you know, hang, see movies,

go to concerts.

It always seemed like
there was something to do.

-What about you guys?
-Uh-uh. Are you kidding me?

-We do nothing.
-Jude.

I'd sell my skin to live

in the city
of Lashelle Angeles.

[Danna] That's not true.
We do stuff here.

-Hey, Judy.
-[Jude] Uh-uh.

Unless you call PA geeking,
stuff.

-I do, actually.
-I used to be a huge PA geek.

There's nothing wrong with that.
What do you two do, anyway?

Well, Jude here
belongs to the music program

and she is wicked good.
Think Missy Higgins meets Adele.

Those two are amazing. I'd love
to hear you play sometime.

Oh, well, thanks,
but I'm no Danna over here.

She's the next
Miss So You Think You Can Dance.

Wait. Danna, you dance?

Well, choreography's
my first love, but, yeah.

[Gabby] Me, too.
Six years of pointe.

-And lyrical, jazz, name it.
-Me, too!

Aw, ladies bonding.

Loves it... Yeah. Wait.

I think I'm gonna be sick.

[rock music playing]

♪♪ I know I know I know I know ♪♪

♪♪ It was you who rearranged ♪♪

♪♪ I just wanted
to let you know ♪♪

♪♪ Thanks to you
I'm a man who's changed ♪♪

Hey, that girl nearly flattened
me behind the door earlier.

-The blonde?
-Yeah.

Big surprise.

[Gabby] So who are
those girls, anyway?

[Jude] Mm, they're a trifecta
of thoroughbreds

that call themselves
The Neapolitans.

Daft chocolate-dip cone
on the left, Fallon Franklin.

The strawberry scoop of poop
on the right, Mallory Madison.

And that beastly-blonde
vanilla bean, front and center,

who almost knocked you down,
one Ms. Valerie Harper.

Wait. Valerie Harper
as in Principal Harper?

As in little princess
to the wicked wee-atch

who rules this land.

[Jude] And you certainly
wouldn't be the first person

Val's ever barreled over
to get her way.

Yeah, she almost knocked me over
on her way into the studio.

-Is she a dancer, too?
-[Danna] She and Fallon, both.

I've been swimming
in a sea of hardwood

with those two sharks
since I was seven.

What about the redhead?

Mallory's
in the theater program.

She's an aspiring thespian.

Or how she'll eventually
be known,

girl who serves pancakes
at the local diner.

[girls laughing]

She does somethin' real strange
for some change.

-[Danna] God!
-[Jude] Or Grandpa's money.

-[Jude] Same thing.
-[laughs]

Wait. So you dance.

That's what brought you here,
obviously.

Maybe we'll have
some classes together.

Oh, no, I don't really
dance anymore.

So then,
what made you come here?

Oh, I came here
for the sciences program.

My mom is dead set on me
going to UCLA pre-med next fall.

I actually didn't know you had
such a great dance department

until Harper mentioned it
earlier.

Seriously?

'Cause we have
one of the top dance programs

in the state.

So maybe it was fate
and not science

that brought you here,
Ms. Colussi.

-Okay.
-Check it out.

It's our annual 1 Chance 2 Dance
spring competition.

[Danna] Winning duo receives
a $5000 scholarship

and gets seen by a panel
of top academy recruiters.

-Are you interested?
-No.

-I'll come see you, though.
-Oh, come on, Gabby. Please!

If not for the scholarship
or the recruiters,

then just for fun.

I just, I can't, Danna.

Dance was something
my dad and I shared

and now it's just,
it's just not the same.

So you only danced
because your dad wanted you to?

No, I mean, I love to dance
more than anything.

So what's the problem?

I-I just can't.
It's not realistic.

I mean, even if I wanted to,
my mom would never let me.

Okay, so first you dance
because your dad wanted you to

and now you're gonna
become a doctor

because your mom wants you to?

Gabby, hello! You're almost 18.

It's time for you to decide.

What does Gabby want?

[insects chirping]

[Gabby] So his name is Shawn.

Ooh! Who's that?
Your new boyfriend?

Max, I'm gonna kill you.

-[Gabby] Ugh!
-Ha! What are you gonna do now?

[Max] Just go back
to Shawn stalking.

It'll take you
at least a lifetime

before you even get close
to talking to him.

Mom! I think we need
to call the exterminator.

It seems we have an infestation
of roaches in our new house.

[Marsha] First, you kids
get down here and eat.

Supper's on the table.

["Showstopper" playing]

[woman] What kind of man
are you?

♪♪ Heart-stopper showstopper
yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Are you a heart-stopper
showstopper? ♪♪

♪♪ Yeah ♪♪

Then show me something.

♪♪ You're new
haven't seen you around ♪♪

♪♪ Smooth up, what makes
you think I'd be down? ♪♪

♪♪ You can look
but don't touch ♪♪

♪♪ Yet wanna be sure
of what I'm gonna get ♪♪

♪♪ Give me your resume
rock me with your style ♪♪

♪♪ Well make it snappy.

Can't you see
that there's a line? ♪♪♪♪♪♪

That last barrel jump
was less than flattering.

Mom, don't sneak up on me
like that.

You should be glad it was me and
not someone from Paul Taylor.

I know.
I was just in my head.

I didn't leave my dreams
at the London Conservatoire

so you could fall flat on your
face right when it matters most.

You just focus on those feet
and I will take care

of the rest. Okay, dear?

Oh.

You came.

I'm only doing this for fun,
okay?

Uh-huh. Yeah. Sure, you are.

-Are you ready for this?
-Please.

How difficult
could the competition

in South Carolina be?

[indistinct chatter]

[woman] Thanks, everyone, for
coming to the 1 Chance 2 Dance

spring auditions. I'm Cynthia.

Alex is gonna be
leading you guys

into a combination routine

and then we're gonna be
moving in to solo work, okay?

[Alex] We're gonna start from
the top. Ready? And one, two.

And three and four.
You got that?

[Alex] Go, one, two,
and three and four.

Good energy. Six, seven, eight.

And a one, two, three,
four, five,

and a six and a seven
and a freeze.

Five, six, seven, eight. [claps]

Go, one, two and three and four.

Anybody have any questions
about what we're doing now?

Good job, guys.
Stay back. Next four.

Five, six, seven, eight.

And a one, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight.

-Good job, you guys.
-Whoo! Yeah!

[clapping]

All right. So does anybody have
any solos prepared?

[techno music playing]

[tap shoes clacking]

[music continues]

-Good.
-[applauding]

Well, thank you very much. Uh...

We will make our decisions

and we'll let you know.
Thank you.

[Belinda] Mostly what you'll be
doing is just making sure

the patients are comfortable.

Since many in this wing are on
heavy pain relievers anyway,

they won't wanna chitchat.

Still, you'll find there are
a few you can barely keep quiet.

And if by some miracle
you can get her to eat,

I'll be sure
Dr. Tannenbaum writes you

a really good reference letter
come springtime.

Whatcha playin'?

Oh, just some silly game
my son downloaded for me.

He's always buying new games

and downloading a bunch of music
to this thing.

Have you played the one
where you can

make the spider jump around?
I love that one.

I like that one, too.

But you know what my son
and I really like to play

is Robot Unicorn Attack.

I love Robot Unicorn. I'm Gabby.

It's nice to meet you.
I'm Ginger.

You look a lot younger
than the other nurses.

I'm not a nurse. I'm barely 18.

I'm just volunteering here

a couple of afternoons
during the week.

And they've already left you
with the impervious task

of trying to get me to eat?

-You must be brave.
-Yes.

No. No, that food
makes me nauseous.

Maybe if they'd serve up
some chicken quesadillas,

I'd be willing to negotiate.

Well, what if I told you
I'd struck a deal,

and the only way
I'm gonna get into a good school

is if you ate some of that
for me?

You drive a hard bargain,
young lady.

But I like your chutzpah.

I'm home! Mom!

[techno music]

Hey, look out!

-Are you all right?
-Yeah, I'm fine.

-What's his problem, anyway?
-He's Brad McBride.

He doesn't need one.

Thanks. Hey, you're the...

You're the new girl, right?
I'm Dylan Palermo.

Hi. Gabby Colussi.

Anyways, thank you
for saving my life, Gabby.

Um, guess I'll see you around.

Yeah.

[indistinct chatter]

-You ready?
-Yeah. Let's go.

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, yeah. Me, too.

[girls squealing]

I'm so excited!

I'm so happy!
I made the dance.

Mm-mm. Ugly is not cute on you.

This is awesome!

-I'm so excited.
-It's gonna be...

Oh...

-You're Gabby, right?
-Um, y-yeah.

-Mm, mm, mm.
-I'm Shawn.

I know. I-I mean, I heard
at tryouts the other day.

-You were really good.
-Thanks. So were you.

-Really? Thanks.
-Yeah.

In fact, the girl
I used to partner with,

she graduated last year,
actually,

and off to Miami City Ballet
she flew.

So I was wondering if maybe

you'd wanna partner with me
on this?

Yes! I mean, uh, sure.

-Why not?
-Okay. Great.

Um, I kinda already
choreographed

this stellar jazz piece.

I-I think
you'd be perfect for it.

-I hope that's all right.
-Absolutely.

-It sounds amazing.
-Sweet. I look forward to it.

So you'll just need
to talk to a counselor.

Have them rearrange your
schedule so we can work out

our routine with Alex
and Cynthia in eighth period.

Oh. Um, eighth period?

-But that's my anatomy class.
-Anatomy?

Do you wanna study the body
or move the body?

You're right.
I-I'll see what I can do.

I hope so. It is a requirement.

-I'll see ya.
-Bye.

So you must be Gabby,
the new girl.

I'm Val. This is Mal and Fal.

-Hi.
-Hi.

Hi.

So we hear
you're from Los Angeles.

Wow. News travels fast
around here.

-Like lightning.
-Ooh!

-I love those boots.
-Thanks.

Odd choice of footwear
for a dancer, though.

Don't dancers usually
like to show off their stems?

I don't know about her,
but I do.

So these boots must be,
like, a Los Angeles thing.

No way. My granddaddy
lives in the hills.

And I go out there for auditions
all the time,

and LA is totally high fashion.

But then again,
you aren't really from LA.

-Are you, Gabriella?
-Well, I mean, I guess not.

-Technically, I'm from Encino--
-Well, wait.

So you're just
going around school

telling everyone these lies?

-No, not at all.
-Gabby...

Sweetie, honey, look,

you don't have to lie
to fit in around here.

We accept everyone
exactly as they are,

tacky boots and all.

But I never...
I didn't--

Hey, don't get all worked up.

It's okay.
You're amongst friends.

I mean, I personally thought

you were amazing
at tryouts yesterday.

Yeah. You're a true natural.

But as a friend and a fellow
dancer, one bit of advice.

You better be careful walking
around in those big boots.

You never know
when you might trip and fall.

Anyways, we better get to class.

[singsong] My mom just hates
a tardy teenager.

[no audio]

-[school bell ringing]
-[sighs]

Hi. I was wondering
if I could see a counselor.

Well, they're all with students
right now,

but if you wanna take a seat,

somebody will be with you
shortly.

All right. Thank you.

Let me guess. Busted for trying
to run someone over?

You know, that stupid car
of yours isn't gonna save you

from the wrath of karma.

And what are you,
the karma police?

I'm surprised someone like you
even knows who Radiohead is,

let alone how to make reference
to them in some childish pun.

Well, maybe I'll call
the fictitious fashion police

and we can make a convicted
felon out of you, as well.

Brad, you can take
your cell phone back. I see...

Oh, Gabriella.
How can we help you, dear?

-Are you settling in all right?
-Yes. Thanks.

I just wanted to see a counselor
about a subject change.

-What are we changing?
-Oh.

I wanted to get into Mr. Owens'
eighth period jazz class.

I'm sorry, dear, but his classes
are all booked up

for the semester.

But I made it as a finalist
for the competition.

-Isn't it required?
-Oh, you did?

Well, in that case,
I suppose it is. Hm.

Mr. McBride.

If you didn't do so well
on the pop quiz,

I suggest you study
twice as hard for the exam.

This is especially suggested
for you, Mr. McBride.

You know, perhaps if you spent
as much time reading

as you do texting...

-Very good, Gabriella.
-Hm...

What, no more mockery
for the colonel?

Hey! Over here.

Gabby, this is Ken. Ken,
this is my new friend, Gabby.

Oh, I remember you from tryouts.
You have amazing technique.

Thanks. Blessed with square feet
and even toes, I suppose.

Ken's won state, like,
a gazillion times,

and we've even
partnered together a few times

since he moved here last year.

And what an honor it's been

lifting a lightweight
like Danna.

So, uh, are you two
pairing up for the challenge?

Actually, no. It appears,
Gabby already has a partner.

-Oh!
-Hm.

Well, if you're stealing
our knight in shining armor,

I'm taking your Indian princess
away from you.

What do you say, Danna? One more
do-up for old time's sake?

Totes! There's no one
I would rather choreograph for.

[indistinct chatter]

-Well, hello, everyone. Welcome.

-Hi.
-How are you doing?

-Great.
-Good.

First of all,
I'd like to congratulate

each and every one of you.

Competition was fierce
this year.

So fortunately, you guys made
my job a heck of a lot easier.

So no need to worry about that.

But what you do need to worry
about is the next eight weeks

and how they're gonna pan out
for each of you.

There's gonna be a lot of work,
a lot of sweat

and a lot of hours
coming out of those routines,

which must be approved
by Ms. Rhodes and myself

by the end of January.

So I wanna make absolutely sure
that you're ready for this.

-Well, are you?
-[students] Yeah.

Come on. I know
you can do better than that.

-Are you ready to dance?
-[cheering]

You did awesome.

Hey, Gabby. Here's my number.

Text me this weekend,
and we'll figure out a time

for me to show you my piece.
Cool?

Yeah. Great.

-Oh!
-Good!

[indistinct chatter]

-I'll think about it.
-Bye.

Bye.

Oh! Uh...

[sighs] Can I help you?

Can I uncover my eyes now?

Unless I can convince you

to walk off
the edge of a bridge first.

What's the rush?
Late for Pole Dancing 101?

No. Just OD'd on
and in dire need of detox.

Okay. Wait. Wait. [chuckling]

Come on. I was just joking.

-What do you want, McBride?
-[sighs] Okay.

Look, I know I'm not really
in a place to ask any favors--

No, you're not,
so you'd be a flipping fool

to even waste your breath.

Okay. Gabby, please,
just listen, all right?

I'm being serious.

I need help...

in literature,

or I'm, I'm gonna fail.

What, so now you need my help

and suddenly I'm Gabby
and not the colonel anymore?

Whatever.

[sighs]

[sighs]

Ugh! Okay. Fine.

I'll help you,
but under one condition.

You have to keep the texting
to a bare minimum

while we're studying,
understood?

Yes. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you.

Okay. Next week, meet me
in the library after school.

Tuesday, though, okay?

-Mondays I have rehearsal.
-Sweet.

And, hey,
if you ever need anything,

I got your back. I swear.

What have I gotten myself into?

["Rainbow Killer" playing]

♪♪ Say it aloud
and uncommitted ♪♪

♪♪ And I'm
I'm painting corners ♪♪

♪♪ If I speak it I can't... ♪♪

You wanted me to help you.
Come on. Focus on--

[muttering]

♪♪ I'll erase it ♪♪

♪♪ Nowhere to hide
swallow my pride ♪♪

♪♪ What'll I do
if the cloud disappears? ♪♪

♪♪ Nowhere to go out on my own ♪♪

♪♪ You're makin' it harder
by makin' it clear ♪♪

♪♪ Rainbow killer ♪♪

♪♪ Taking comfort in the rain ♪♪

♪♪ I don't need the boat ♪♪

♪♪ I like my disarray ♪♪

♪♪ Oh ♪♪

♪♪ Rainbow killer ♪♪

♪♪ As your colors radiate ♪♪

♪♪ I'm not sure if I was built
for life this way ♪♪♪♪♪♪

[Ginger] Chicken quesadillas.

Oh, thank you, Gabby.

[sniffs]
Ah, you're such an angel.

So who brought you
these flowers?

-Just my son.
-Such a gentleman.

He's just as silly
as his father was

and just as handsome.

You know, how would you feel
if I set you two up sometime?

Oh, that's sweet, Ginger,

but I'm actually interested
in this guy at school.

Oh. And does the lucky fellow
know how you feel?

Um, not exactly.

I'm-I'm still waiting to see

if it's more than
a one-sided schoolgirl crush.

So time will tell.

If you wanna know
how he really feels,

I would take him
some of these quesadillas.

If that doesn't make him fall
for you, I don't know what will.

[both laughing]

Why did Salinger title his book
The Catcher In The Rye?

No idea. Oh.

Little Miss Hot Pants must have
to charge her phone on the hour

with the way
you two are always blowing up

each other's cell phone.

Do I sense a twinge of jealousy

in your voice there, colonel?

That's not jealousy,
it's irritation.

Now will you please
just try to answer the question?

Fine.

Holden talks about catching
the kids playing in the rye

before they fall off a cliff.

So maybe he's talking about
his little sister?

He's protective of her
like I am of mine.

Okay, good, so then,
what makes Phoebe different

than the other characters
like Sally or Mr. Antolini?

Well, Phoebe's a kid.

And since it seems
he doesn't really trust

any of the other characters,

maybe he's afraid
of her growing up

because he doesn't want her
to become like the rest of them.

See, there, now you have
an explanation

as to why Holden would wanna be
a catcher in the rye.

-Now let's look at another one.
-It's Friday.

Don't you have to get
to dance rehearsal with Shawn?

He can't tonight.
And why do you say it like that?

-Like what?
-So condescendingly.

Like dance
is some sort of snobbery.

I'll have you know
it is a distinguished art form

that has been around
almost as long as humans have,

and it is what shaped...

What? Why are you making
that face at me?

No reason.
I like dance just fine.

So then, what, you're jealous
of the time I spend with Shawn?

[scoffs]
Oh, yeah. That's it.

Please.

So let's look at another one.

[upbeat music playing]

Oh, I see someone left
their Facebook page open.

What do you think, Jude,
should Gabs here

friend request Mr. Shawn Furst?

-Yes.
-Do it.

And I'll cut the cords
from your iPod earbuds.

Chill, Testy Tina.

I'm waiting for him
to request me.

-Besides, I'm not that into him.
-Lies.

In the words of our fave
Neapoly poop,

"You're amongst friends.
There's no need to lie to us."

[scoffs]
Why is she such a tyrant?

She's always been like that.

She and Mal used to sit
on the monkey bars and yell,

"Judy with the big booty!"

'Cause they knew
she couldn't climb up there

and kick their butts.

-Seriously?
-Mm. Monster.

She actually toned down a bit
when she was dating Brad.

-But that ship sailed.
-[Danna] Oh, yeah.

-How's tutoring him going?
-You're tutoring Brad?

-[Gabby] Yeah.
-Uh, why?

-He needed help in lit, so--
-Uh-uh. But you hate him.

You said going to first period
with him every day

was like waking up
with your brother's pet toad.

It is. Uh, but wait.

Did you say
that Brad and Valerie dated?

Yeah, Brad and Val
used to dance for years.

They were like those unstoppable
dance pairs in the movies.

What? No way.
Brad doesn't dance.

He was just making fun of me
for dancing.

Um, but he did.

Why do you think a guy like Brad

would be at a school
like Kensington, anyway?

He said he was in the science
and engineering program like me.

He is, but he also
used to dance, like you.

And that boy is darn good, too.

I'm gonna give him so much crap.

But how long ago did they date?

Well, Brad broke up with Val
Thanksgiving of our junior year,

and everyone had to duck low
and run for cover

until Hurricane Val passed and
school let out for Christmas.

But what's with
all this concern, anyway?

Losing interest in Shawn
already?

No way.
Shawn is leagues above Brad.

I just don't want Hurricane Val
to find out I'm tutoring him

and try to wipe me out
before the big competition.

No, no, no,
no need to fear Hurricane Val,

for there
is a greater adversary.

I give you
Danna, the freak tsunami.

[humming]

Oh, my God. All right, come on.

[indistinct chatter]

Yeah, come on.

Oh, God.
You got this, Big Booty Judy.

♪♪ All they want to do
is get me ♪♪

♪♪ I want him he looks cute ♪♪

♪♪ So what you wanna do ♪♪

♪♪ Wife beater two-seater
make you wanna come ♪♪♪♪♪♪

-[screaming]
-Reptile! Gross!

-[Dana] It's a reptile!
-Uh, mom!

Well, actually,
it's an amphibian,

and she can't hear you.

She's getting hammered
and watching reruns on Lifetime.

Well, in that case,
little man, you're dead.

-Girls, get him.
-[grunts]

[girls grunting]

[indistinct chatter]

-Hey, Shawn.
-Hey, Shawn.

Yes, ladies,
what can I do for you?

Well, we're trying
to find the heat

of the solution of the NaOH.

And we have distilled water
in the beaker,

but I don't know
what else we need.

You need two grams
of sodium hydroxide.

And use that spatula over there.

Oh, thanks!
You're such a sweetie.

And just as smart as an iPhone.

Or an i...

Touch.

Oh, wait. How rude of me.

I almost forgot to ask.

How's your jazz number
going with Gabby? Hm?

-Wouldn't you like to know?
-I wasn't trying to be nosy.

I was just concerned.

Concerned? What for?

I was just hoping
you weren't having

the same problems with Gabby
that her last partner had.

And that would be what?

Her sudden inability to perform
because she gets too emotional.

Total daddy-abandonment issues.

Please. You girls
are so full of it.

I hate to be
the bearer of bad news,

but I found her old school
records in my mom's briefcase,

and the last time
our lovely little transplant

was up to compete for state,
she got this [exhales]

colossal case
of onstage jitters.

Major meltdown-age.

Think about it.

Has she ever mentioned
why she quit dance back home,

to begin with?

Exactly. Now, look,
Fallon's out.

And my mom offered
to clear it with Alex

for you and I to team up.

So if you change your mind,

you know where to find me.

You're such
an amazing performer.

I'd hate to see
something as stupid

as a poor choice in partner

become the reason
your entire career went...

[crickets chirping]

I was talking to your
Aunt Belinda earlier tonight

and she was telling me
that you haven't been making

most of your shifts
at the hospital.

And then she was telling me
what you're really up to.

Mom, I-I can explain.

But, Gabby,
why didn't you just tell me

you were tutoring someone?

Oh. I'm-I'm sorry.
I-I just didn't--

It's fine. It's fine. I just...

I just kept wondering why you
were coming home so late, and...

-Just give me a hug.
-Oh.

I'm sorry.

-Sorry.
-It's okay.

Mm.

[knocking on door]

-Gabby, you're early.
-Yeah.

-Can I talk to you for a minute?
-Sure. Is everything all right?

Yeah. Um...

It's just I haven't told my mom
I'm doing the competition.

-Your parents don't approve?
-Well, my dad does.

Did. Um, he was always the one
encouraging me to dance.

He'd take me back and forth
to rehearsal when I was a kid.

Does he know you're back in it?

No, um, my parents divorced
last year.

And then right after that, he
started dating a younger woman.

That's when I quit dance.

I think I probably did it
to get back at him.

Well, what does your mom think?

I think she's worried
that if I don't become a doctor,

I'll end up dependent
on some man,

living alone off alimony
like she did.

For most people,
dance is a lofty goal,

but you're good, Gabby.

I really believe
that you and Shawn

can go all the way to state.

-You do?
-Yeah, I do.

So you think I should tell her?

I mean, I was gonna wait until

after the competition
to see if we advanced--

Wait. If you advance?
Honey, that's your problem.

Your mom's not holding you back,
you are.

Do you really want this, Gabby?

For the first time in my life
I can honestly say yes.

Good. Then tell your mother that
you've entered the competition.

And that you're going to win.

I guarantee,
the minute you start

believing in yourself,
others will, too.

[Alex] Natalie,
what can I do for you?

[Natalie] I just wanted
to pop in and inform you,

you and Cynthia might have to do
a bit of tweaking the roster

for our upcoming
dance competition.

Wait a minute.
What are you talking about?

Shawn and Valerie came to see me
today to ask if it'd be okay

for them to swap
and become partners.

I hope you told them
it's out of the question...

Alex, I'm sorry.
I already told them they could.

Can you kids excuse us a minute?

-What do you think you're doing?
-Oh, Valerie's a fast learner.

And she's more than obliged to
learn Shawn's approved routine.

What about Gabby and Fallon?

Well, Fallon supported

her decision without question.

And as far as
Ms. Colussi's concerned,

I guess you'll just
have to inform her

she needs to find
a new partner and routine.

In three weeks?

We made more than enough
accommodations for Ms. Colussi.

Now, if Gabriella
truly understands

what a privilege it is
she gets to compete

at a school like ours
in the first place,

she'll understand the necessity
that lies herein.

Oh, I'm so sorry
about the little shift-up, dear.

I really do hope you can find
someone else to partner with.

["City Lights" playing]

♪♪ Another cold hotel room ♪♪

♪♪ A different bed
it's just the same ♪♪

♪♪ Dark outside ♪♪

♪♪ And my mind
is still awake... ♪♪

Hey. I was just
thinking about you.

-Hey, mom.
-Gabby, are you okay?

Uh, are you crying?

There's something
I've been meaning to tell you.

What? Did something happen
at school?

No, it's-it's just...

Dad hasn't called in a bit.

Tsk. Oh, sweetie.

It-it's fine. Really.

I'm sure he'll call eventually.

Gabby, are you sure
you're all right?

Yeah.
Yeah, I'm-I'm fine, really.

Okay.

Hey, you're gonna be home
for dinner?

Yeah. I'll-I'll be there.

Okay. I love you, sweetie.

Love you, too, mom.

♪♪ Given up searchin'
but it isn't the same ♪♪

♪♪ All I wanna do
is see your face ♪♪

♪♪ But when I open my eyes ♪♪

♪♪ It's just city lights ♪♪♪♪♪♪

[Joe] Hi, you've reached
Joe Colussi.

Leave me a message at the beep.

Okay, you may have been able
to pull this crap with me,

but I will not have you do this
to our children!

Shame on you for not
calling your daughter back!

I know that she might be a
little angry with you right now,

but that girl...

is screaming out for your love.

Man up, pick up the phone

and call your daughter!

Or I'm gonna pick up the phone
and I'm gonna call your mother

and I'm gonna tell her
the real reason I left you.

Mom, wake up. Can we talk?

Mom?

Mom.

Oh, my God! Mom!

Hey, guys, mom's gonna be okay.

Can we see her now?

Honey, I am so sorry.

Mom, shh. Everything is fine.

-We're just glad you're okay.
-[Marsha] Hey, I'm the mom.

I'm the one who's supposed
to be telling you that.

And how are we feeling
this morning, Ms. Colussi?

Like an awful mom.

[doctor] Now, I think
we're gonna release you today,

but I do have a referral
for a counselor

that I'd like you to see.

Kids, uh, can you excuse us
for a minute, please?

[Joe]
Leave a message at the beep.

-[beep]
-[Gabby] Hey, dad, it's me.

I know you said
you'd be stuck in a meeting,

but to call anyway.
So, um, mom's doing better.

They just let us in to see her.

No need to fly out here
or anything. Um...

I guess
I'm just still getting used

to handling these kind of things
without you.

Anyway, um,
I appreciate your apologies,

and I love you, too. Bye.

♪♪ Go party go go ♪♪

♪♪ Go party go go ♪♪

♪♪ Go party go go
go party ♪♪

♪♪ Hey sell 'em out
sell 'em out ♪♪

♪♪ Go party... ♪♪

There you go.

-[music turns off]
-Gabby!

Happy Valentine's Day.

Geez, I almost forgot.
And the same to you.

And, well, well,
what do we have here?

Your very own
Valentine's Day dance telegram

or hip-hop for beginners,
Mr. McBride?

-Gabby, what are you doing here?
-Wait. You two know each other?

Mom, this is the girl
I was telling you

was tutoring me in lit.

We sit next to each other
in class.

-This is the girl?
-Wait.

-Ginger's your mother?
-Yup.

Meet Little Miss Hot Pants.

You know,
the one I'm always texting.

So wait. That would make you...

So, Gabby, my son
is who you're always complaining

is driving you nuts in class
every day?

I should have known.

And so you're the son
who loves Robot Unicorn Attack.

And this is my daughter, Maggie.

Hi, Maggie. I like your moves.
I'm a dancer myself.

I just started taking classes
like my brother used to,

but he says
I'm still an amateur.

Well, don't listen
to what he says.

Brothers aren't always right.

And I happen to think
you're a born natural.

-Thanks.
-You're welcome.

Um, can I talk to you outside
a minute?

Okay. I didn't tell you I used
to dance. What's the big deal?

So you remember, way back
when you were failing

and you needed my help, and you
promised you'd have my back

if I ever needed anything?
Well, now is that time.

Okay. What do I need to do?

I want you to be
my dance partner.

-Wait. What happened to Shawn?
-Shawn dropped me yesterday.

And the only way
I'm gonna get to compete

is if you help me.

Gabby, I can't.

-I haven't danced in--
-Almost as long as I had.

But, see, that's the great thing
about dance.

It never really goes away,
does it?

Yes, it does. For me, it did.

Because you associate it with
something bad from your past,

just like I did, but, look,

you can't give up
everything you love

just because
you and Val broke up.

Wait. How did you...

Whatever. Look,
it doesn't matter, all right?

I just,
I just can't help you, Gabby.

I'd end up sabotaging
your entire routine.

So you'd rather Val and Shawn
win this entire thing?

Yeah. Your ex is the reason
I can't compete.

She stole Shawn from me.

[Alex] Principal Harper,
she walked in and dropped in

on my meeting with Gabby...

Gabby. I-I don't know
what to say--

Say you'll let Brad McBride
replace Shawn Furst

as my new partner.

I thought
you were done with dance.

Uh, well, I was,

and then,
the more I thought about it,

I realized that this might be
the last chance

I ever get, right?

-So why the heck not?
-[Alex] If you're sure about it.

What about school requirements?
He's not even in the class.

[Alex] If Harper can break
the rules a bit, so can we.

All right, then, you guys.
Go for it.

[Alex] Wait.
There's only one more thing.

We're barely a month away
from competition.

So do you guys have
a routine prepared?

Actually, they do.

♪♪ There comes a time
in everyone's life ♪♪

♪♪ To reach the impossible ♪♪

♪♪ Shine in the limelight ♪♪

♪♪ The choice is mine
and failure is easy ♪♪

♪♪ Yeah failure's too easy ♪♪

♪♪ I gotta own it ♪♪

♪♪ Yeah show 'em I want it ♪♪

♪♪ It'd be impossible ♪♪

♪♪ To tear it from me ♪♪

-[Danna] Good.
-Mwah!

Aaahhh...

♪♪ Get out of my way ♪♪

♪♪ You've got
just one chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ To dance ♪♪

♪♪ You've got
just one chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ To dance... ♪♪

You're welcome.

Uh...

♪♪ One chance to dance... ♪♪

-Uh, I got it.
-Oh.

Thank you.

♪♪ One chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ Dance dance dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ Dance dance dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ One chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ Dance dance dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ Dance dance dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ One chance to dance
dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time no not today ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time
all eyes on me ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time no not today ♪♪

♪♪ I gotta shine today ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time no not today ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time
all eyes on me ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time no not today ♪♪

♪♪ This is my time ♪♪

♪♪ One chance to dance ♪♪♪♪♪♪

What? You're still here?

You didn't get enough of me
at rehearsal?

Where's your car?

My mom needed it
for a date tonight,

so she just dropped me off
this morning.

It's her first date
since she's been sober,

so far be it from me
to stop her.

Well, why didn't you just
tell me? I'd offer you a lift.

No. It's such a nice night and
all, I just thought I'd walk.

It's kind of a long walk.

All right. Come on, colonel.

-Get in.
-Okay.

[Gabby] This collection
is insane.

A lot of those are my dad's.

-He was into music, too.
-Your mom mentioned that once.

You know, she still
talks about him, like--

As if he were still alive.
I know.

Actually, I-I was gonna say,

like she was still
crazy in love with him.

Yeah. They were good together.

You're definitely not the son
I expected her to have.

Why? How did she describe me?

Handsome, funny, kind.

She said you used to dance
and loved music.

So you think I'm ugly,
mean and boring?

Uh...

No, no, I just meant...

Honestly, I-I just thought
she had a hot son

who was still in the closet.

So now I'm gay.

Uh, no, I... Ugh!

I mean, here I am,
picturing every girl's dream guy

and thinking there's no way
he could possibly be straight.

So now I'm your dream guy.

That was before I knew
it was you.

You know, you really shouldn't
judge a book by its cover

any more than, say,
one dancer should judge another

because she's got on
combat boots.

Okay, so you're not as much
of a slimy toad

as I thought you were.

-[Brad chuckling]
-There. You happy now?

Um, anyway, thanks for the ride.

Will I see you at school
tomorrow?

Yeah.

[Val] Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three and four,

five and six, seven, eight.

One, two, three and four...

What now?

Don't you feel even a little bad
about Gabby and Fallon?

You know,
I'll feel a whole lot worse

if we don't win this thing.

-Let's go again from the top.
-Valerie, I'm exhausted.

We need to sleep
at some point, too?

We can sleep
once we've taken state.

I don't even understand why
we're doing a second routine.

The one I choreographed is fine.

Well, mother says,

"Any great dancer always has
a second routine on hand."

I'm sure your mom would
also agree that any great dancer

needs their sleep
so they don't screw up on stage.

Great dancers don't screw up.

If they do,
they deserve to lose.

Now let's go again
from the top.

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three and four,

five and six, seven and eight.

[upbeat music]

-Hey.
-Hey.

So, uh...

How was your mom's date?

She used one word
to describe it. Lackluster.

But she said
the food was good there, so...

Cool. I was just...

Wanted to see if you maybe

wanted to get together
and rehearse tomorrow.

I was thinking we could watch
some of my old Dance TVtapes.

You know, get some inspiration.

You watched Dance TV?

I used to love that show
growing up.

Me, too. Best performance?

It would have to be
Patrick and Sarah--

[together]
"Showstoppers, Season 6."

-Me, too.
-Get out!

I can't believe that. I still
dream about that performance.

I mean, I was thinking we could
watch them after we rehearse.

Okay, yeah,
that sounds like fun.

And then maybe we can go out
and grab some food or whatever.

You know, we can try that place

where your mom says
has, uh, really good food.

Okay. Cool. Tomorrow.
Rehearsal and food.

-I'm down.
-Yeah?

Yeah.

Okay. Sweet.

Uh...

I guess I'll see you
in class, then.

Yeah.

So Gabby is invited

to my insanely exclusive
annual spring soiree.

Yay!

And why would you invite Gabby?

Well, uh, this year,
it's not just any old soiree.

As Val and Fal's BFF and
social cordy of the Neapolys,

I planned this party
at my parents' pad

first and foremost for all you
tried-and-true finalists

forging forth in
this year's spring competition.

So it'd be a real shame
if Gabs missed out.

Well, tell Mallory thanks,

but Gabs can't.

-I have plans.
-Tsk. Oh!

Well, that's too bad.

You know, just hang on to it
anyway, just in case.

She's not coming.

I'm pretty sure I heard her
making plans with Brad.

Ugh! No. She has to come.

If not, we'll have no way
of convincing her

Brad gave us all her
drunk mother's leftover booze.

Don't have a melty just yet.

Mallory Madison has a plan.

[sighs]
I mean...

You're not really thinking
about going, are you?

[Gabby] Of course not.

Besides, I already have plans

to rehearse and go to dinner
with Brad, so...

What? Like a date?

-Ooh!
-No, you guys.

Not like a date. Stop it.

-Oh, my gosh.
-Hey, Gabby.

You, you got a minute?

Um, sure.

Um, what's up?

Not much.
Um, how are you settling in?

Good. Oh.
Better than before, anyway.

Sweet. So, um...

Yeah, I didn't know exactly
what you're up to this weekend,

but I was wondering

if you already had a date
to Mal's.

Um, I'm flattered,

but I kind of can't go
to the party tomorrow, so...

Oh. You, uh, got other plans?

Yeah. Sorta. Sorry.

Hey, no worries. It's...

Can't knock the guy
for trying, right?

Uh, all right. I guess
I'll just, uh, see you around.

-Bye.
-Okay.

Excuse me. Do you know
where I can find this book?

[girl #1] Ugh, okay,
so you really think

Dylan's gonna ask you
to Mal's party?

'Cause I'm pretty sure
he's gonna ask that new girl,

Gabby what's-her-face.

[girl #2] Seriously? But he's
been flirting with me for weeks.

[scoffs] News flash, Jenna.

Dylan Palermo
flirts with everybody.

But apparently, Gabby's little
unattainable I'm-so-innocent act

has made her top tier.

[Jenna] But I thought
she was into McBride.

[girl #1] What? No way.

She's totally just using him
to try and compete

in the competition
with Val and Shawn.

She's into Dylan.

Probably because they're always
loaded with a big, fat lollipop.

Oh, your first paid
acting gig, girls.

And based on Brad's face,

looks like you put in
Oscar-worthy performances.

Whoever said our theater program
here didn't compare

to its dance?

Now all you have to do
is talk to Dylan, and the rest,

including Gabby's shot
at regionals, is history.

Go.

So this restaurant
my mom went to...

Yeah. Um, about that.
I, I forgot.

I-I told Mags
I'd take her to see a movie.

-I-I can't go tomorrow.
-Oh, okay. Then, um...

Well, that sounds like fun.
Do you mind if I join?

That probably wouldn't be
such a good idea.

We should just, uh,
stick to weekday rehearsals

like you said, you know?

Oh. O-okay, sure.

[rock music playing]

I just don't get it.

I mean, what could I've possibly
done to piss him off so badly?

He saw me talking to Dylan,
but I said no.

Why does it matter
if he's mad at you or not?

You guys are dance partners.

You don't need to be
best friends.

Unless you want something more.

-Oh!
-No. No.

I just don't want there
to be any tension

for the competition.

It could mess up
our performance, you know?

Gabby, you're a terrible liar.

-Terrible.
-Dear, I'm not lying.

Okay, sure,
maybe Brad is acting all weird

because he likes you, too.

No. No way. Wait. You think?

Unless there's somewhere else
he'd rather be.

What do you mean?

I may have, could have possibly,

may not have heard
Jenna and Candace in the theater

talking about Brad going
to Mal's party to see Val.

[Gabby] What? No, no way.
Uh, he wouldn't.

I mean, would he?

There's only one way
to find out.

-Yes.
-Let's go.

[techno music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, there's Ken.
I'm gonna go say hi.

Danna, we came here
to look for Brad.

And I will look for him...
over there.

Hey.

You see booty-brown Brad
anywhere?

No, but I see Mallory dancing.

[Jude]
Girl, you call that dancing?

[scoffs] 'Cause I got
another name for it.

Crap, I think
Valerie just saw me.

Girl, don't fret that
frosted flake. I got your back.

We're just gonna find Brad,

you're gonna tell him what's up,
you're gonna get the...

Hello, hot
with a cowboy hat!

Hello, hot
with a cowboy hat!

Wanna... Ooh. Hey, boo!

Jude!

So my fellow Italiano
made it, after all.

Either that or she was planning
on coming the whole time

and just dissed me.

Oh, no, not at all. Um...

My plans fell through
last minute, so here I am.

Oh, sad to hear.

That's a lie.
I'm thrilled that you're here.

I don't care
what the circumstance.

I'm sorry. Here. Have
some, uh, crushed berry punch.

-Oh, thanks.
-Yeah.

And, uh, shall we dance?

Sure.

this punch is so yummy.

It's all sugar and booze.

There's booze in this?

I shouldn't be drinking it.

[music continues]

♪♪ I'm going crazy ♪♪

Oh! Well, tickle my tiara.

Gabby, you came!

Yeah. This is great.

But why are you having a 4th
of July luau on April the 4th?

uh, since no one actually knows

when the birth of our nation
actually was.

Uh, pretty sure
it was the 4th of July.

Were you there?

Okay, then.

-[mutters]
-Yeah.

Gabby! I'm so happy
you could make it.

Ah. Here we are.
Val, you want one?

Oh, no. Give mine to Gabby.
I gotta watch my sugar intake.

I'm already too sweet as it is.

Um, have either one of you
seen Brad tonight?

Um, no. I don't think I have.

But, hey, if you see him
before I do,

let him know
I'm looking for him.

I still have to thank him
for buying all the booze

for this soiree.

B-booze? What booze?

The booze you're slugging back
as we speak, dear.

Wait. Brad didn't tell you?

I thought you guys
were so tight these days.

He brought this whole trash bag
of it over the other night.

It was a bunch of rum
and vodka--

Will you excuse me for a moment?

-Oh-ho-ho!
-Oh, honey.

-Are you all right?
-It's okay, Gabby. I got you.

Um, yeah.
Just a little light-headed.

Oh, sweetie,
you don't look so hot.

Um, Dylan, why don't you
take her inside for a second

and let her lie down?

It's okay. Come on.

-I'm good.
-Yeah.

[indistinct chatter]

Excuse me.

Fal?

You okay?

Yeah. I'm okay.

It's just... Valerie ditched me

for the competition for Shawn,

so now I'm out.

-I, at least, wanted to compete.
-I know what you mean.

Do you remember
back in fifth grade

when Val pushed me over during
an arabesque at our recital?

I guess, vaguely,
but not really.

It was the same day
that Ms. Foster told me

I had the best arabesque
she had ever seen.

So, clearly, Val lashes out
when she feels threatened.

And I imagine, dancing alongside
a dancer as awesome as you

is no exception to the rule.

For Val, winning is everything,

even if it means her friend
doesn't get to compete.

I'd hardly call her
a friend now.

Why are you being so nice to me?

I haven't exactly been
the nicest to you

over the years.

Well, I also remember

who helped me up
after Val walked away.

Who? Me?

-I don't remember.
-Well, I do.

So how about you let me help you
wipe up that runny mascara

[singsong] and we'll go party?

Okay.

Oh.

Hey. Oh...

-Better?
-Mm.

-Still feel like puking?
-Mm.

♪♪ You can trust me ♪♪

♪♪ A little closer
a little closer ♪♪

♪♪ Come a little closer... ♪♪

-Hi.
-Hey, have you seen Gabby here?

Yeah. I-I think she just went
in the coatroom with Dylan.

Sorry, man.

Hey, why don't you lie down?

Just lie down.

-Get off her, Dylan.
-man?

-Brad, what are you doing here?
-What am I doing here?

I could ask you the same thing,

except it's pretty obvious
what you're doing.

What do you mean? He brought
me in here 'cause I felt sick.

Just forget about it, all right?

-You're drunk.
-Thanks to you.

-You stole all my mom's alcohol.
-They're lying to you.

Those girls lie about
everything. Would you come on?

-I'm gonna take you home.
-Hey, man. Just chill.

I got her.

you do.
- Brad!

Why do you have to be
such a jerk all the time?

He was just trying to help.

For someone with
such an awesomely cool mom,

you sure are a toad for a son.

Gabby, he gets you wasted.

Then he's climbing
on top of you.

What do you think?

Oh,

♪♪ I can feel your heartbeat ♪♪

♪♪ From across the room ♪♪

♪♪ The rhythm makes me
wanna get in to you ♪♪

♪♪ And every time we touch
I lose all breath to... ♪♪

I'm sorry for accusing you.

I should've guessed
you never would've given

those girls alcohol,

and that they were
setting me up.

It's fine.

I think I fell into one
of their traps yesterday myself.

I heard a couple of those
Nea-wanna-be-oes

spreading lies about
you and Dylan in the library.

Yeah, must've been the same
brats who convinced Jude

that you were ditching me
tonight to come to this party.

Why did you come here?

Dylan?

What? No.

I don't even know Dylan.

And why would that have
bugged you so much, anyway?

Look.

Dylan and Valerie hooked up

when me and my mom and sister
left town

to see a cancer specialist
two Thanksgivings ago.

Or so I heard.

No wonder
you tried to run him over

in the parking lot that day.

We wanna give people
the benefit of the doubt

and they end up being exactly
who we thought they were.

Do they?

Okay, fine. Maybe not you.

But for the record,
you're still a toad.

Fair enough.

-Let's get you home.
-Okay.

["A Little Closer" playing]

-Girl, are you okay?
-Yeah.

I puked, I feel terrible,

but, uh,
Brad's gonna take me home.

So you finally found him.

-Wait. What?
-We came looking for you, dummy.

-Where you've been all night?
-Why'd you come looking for me?

Bradley!
What a pleasant surprise.

-I just came to pick up Gabby.
-Isn't Gabby just so special?

Now look.
She's gotta have Brad, too.

That's right. Just leave.

Run along home
to your drunken mother.

You wouldn't dare.

Actually, I would.

Oh, yes!

That's for digging in my trash,
lying to me,

and generally
trying to ruin my life.

-And now we're even.
-Not quite.

Ah! Oh. Ow.

Valerie, you really hurt her.

I warned her about
wearing those big boots

so she wouldn't trip.

♪♪ A little closer ♪♪

♪♪ Come a little closer ♪♪

♪♪ And give your love to me ♪♪♪♪♪♪

-Got it?
-Yeah. Thanks.

-Okay.
-Ah.

Gabriella Colussi,

it is past one o'clock
in the morning.

What do you think you're...

Are you all right?

Uh, no, mom.
I'm-I'm fine. I just fell.

The bruise doesn't look
that bad to me. Does it to you?

I mean, she'll still be able
to dance, don't you think?

-Dance?
-Mom, I-I can explain.

-Gabby, have you been drinking?
-It's not what it looks like.

No? 'Cause it looks to me
that you snuck out past curfew.

To go drink with this boy
you've been tutoring.

And you've been lying to me
about dancing

and God knows what else?

Mrs. Colussi,
it's not Gabby's fault. It was--

No. I think you need to leave
right now, young man.

[birds chirping]

[indistinct chatter]

Well, all of your X-rays
came back fine.

Looks like
it's just a light sprain.

Sounds like those boots
saved you from a nasty injury.

Can I still dance?

Not if you're grounded for life.

Should you be allowed
to do so, yes.

But I would give it
till the end of the week.

Let the swelling
and the bruising go down first.

[Marsha] Thank you.

Honey?

I think we need to talk.

Why did you lie to me
about dancing?

I don't know. I, I thought
you wouldn't let me do it.

Gabby, I never said
you couldn't do something.

I mean, I just thought I would
do it one more time for fun,

to get it out of my system,
but then--

You realized
how much you wanted it,

and that scared you.

Yeah, I guess so.

I feel like I'm the one that put
all of that doubt

in your head, to begin with.

And I should've never let you

give it up in the first place.

But I knew you were angry
with your father...

and, uh...

I kinda used you
to get back at him.

And when you came home
the other night

and I could smell
the alcohol on you...

it was like
I was looking at me.

And I have been projecting
all of my insecurities on to you

and I am so sorry for that.

If dance is what you love,

then that is absolutely
what you need to be doing.

Medical school, it'll be there

if you ever
change your mind, right?

Thanks, mom.

But why the sudden
change of heart?

Well, for starters,
you never told me

that some little jerk
spiked your punch

when you were at that party
the other night.

Wait, how did you...

I'll leave you two kids alone

to talk for a couple of minutes,
okay?

So how's the ankle?

Um, it's good, I guess.

-That's good.
-Hm.

You think you can dance on it?

Um... I hope so.

And, and thanks
for talking to her.

I don't think she ever would've
believed me if I'd explained it.

-No worries.
-Why did you do it?

I wanted to see you.

I-I realize that you never
really explained to me

why you went to Mal's party
searching for me, to begin with.

Oh, uh...

I guess, the idea of us
being mad at each other

just really bothered me
for some reason.

Yeah. Me, too.

But no big deal, right?

I mean, I was only mad at you

because those girls lied,
and you were only mad at me

'cause you thought
I was dumb enough

to fall for a guy like Dylan,
right?

It was more so the thought of...

you and him...

or you and anyone,
for that matter.

And why is that?

It is getting hot
all up in here.

-Max!
-Max!

[Max] Help!

[classical music playing]

[Joe] Gabby?

Dad?

Is that you? Where are you?

-[knocking on door]
-Honey, time to get up.

Tonight's your big night.

[rock music playing]

♪♪ Found you
in the rocks away ♪♪

♪♪ Thought that
you were searching for prey ♪♪

♪♪ Caught in a lie
with nowhere to escape ♪♪

♪♪ Said you wanted proof... ♪♪

All right, you guys.
Is everyone ready?

-We're ready, coach.
-Good.

That's what I like to hear.

Where are Gabby and Brad?

-We're here.
-What is this?

Who said he could perform?
He didn't even audition.

Valerie, I suggest
you just whine to your mother.

And for the rest of you,
break a leg out there tonight.

[whooping]

Fallon, I need you.

Um, no, thanks.

Val, you're such a B.

The best? I know.

♪♪ Sing song
song to be alive ♪♪

♪♪ You said you watch yourself
in vain ♪♪

♪♪ Riding on the tides
of the world... ♪♪

Oh, I'm sorry.
Did you want a lolly?

♪♪ Offered me nothing... ♪♪♪♪♪♪

[applauding]

Hello, everybody,
and welcome to Kensington High's

annual 1 Chance 2 Dance
spring competition.

Five groups of dancers
will have the opportunity

to compete in front
of our prestigious panel

of three judges from the finest
dance companies in America.

The prize will be
$5000 in scholarships.

-[Belinda] Did I miss anything?
-Nope. You made it just in time.

[emcee] Up front are Ken Castle,
Danna Kapoor

and Fallon Franklin.

[pop music playing]

♪♪ Cara mio ♪♪

♪♪ I'll shower you
with diamonds and pearls ♪♪

♪♪ All my riches for you ♪♪

♪♪ Cara mio ♪♪

♪♪ I'll take you
around the world ♪♪

♪♪ To all my castles ♪♪

♪♪ And all my many homes ♪♪

♪♪ My money opens
all the doors of the world ♪♪

♪♪ My money buys you all the
things you never could afford ♪♪

♪♪ My money makes me what I am ♪♪

♪♪ And what I am is the king ♪♪

♪♪ Of your heart ♪♪

♪♪ Cara mio ♪♪♪♪♪♪

[audience applauding]

[music fades]

[cheering]

[emcee]
And now a little tap your hat

from Darren McCormack
and Jenna Dickey.

[jazz music playing]

Ready?

[audience applauding]

[cheering]

And now, you can
get those jazz hands ready

because performing
to Curve's "Break it Down,"

we've got Valerie Harper
and Shawn Furst.

[audience applause]

["Break It Down" playing]

♪♪ Mama told me
don't fall for anybody ♪♪

♪♪ All I wanna do
is make you move your body ♪♪

♪♪ Take a dip move your hips
like you came to party ♪♪

♪♪ Oh no don't you step
on my Ed Hardy ♪♪

♪♪ Tell me tell me tell me tell
me can you break it down? ♪♪

♪♪ This day I'm gonna come
and throw your tape around ♪♪

♪♪ Make a move make a move
shake to the sound ♪♪

♪♪ I'm like the ice-cream truck
when I come around ♪♪

♪♪ I hear the beat in my ears
all I wanna do is dance ♪♪

♪♪ Tell me
can you break it down? ♪♪

♪♪ I just wanna
hear some music ♪♪

♪♪ Some music some music
some music ♪♪

♪♪ First I get a beat
then I move my feet ♪♪♪♪♪♪

[audience applauding]

[cheering]

[cheering]

Up next,
performing to "Salsa Tango,"

Kevin Lu and Brie Hernandez.

You, you look kind of anxious.

I just, um...

I had another stupid nightmare
about my dad last night.

I mean, what if I go on stage

and I freak out again
like last time?

-Is your dad not coming tonight?
-He's in LA, Brad.

He doesn't even know about this.

[jazz music playing]

[music ends, applause]

[audience whistles]

[emcee] And last
but certainly not least,

and finding their own freedom
to Andre Rosario's "Break Free,"

Brad McBride and Gabriella...

Let's just go out there
and have fun, all right?

This isn't about your dad,
this is about you.

You've earned this.

And you can do this
with or without your dad,

on a stage
in front of 20 people or 20,000.

Brad McBride
and Gabriella Colussi.

And if you're still worried
you can't do this alone...

then don't.

You got me.

-[indistinct chatter]
-Oh.

♪♪ Oh oh yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Clock is tickin' ♪♪

♪♪ Time is passin' really slow ♪♪

♪♪ I gotta get out
I wanna go ♪♪

♪♪ Can't be here anymore
you should really know ♪♪

♪♪ There's more to life
than what you're livin' for ♪♪

♪♪ Don't hold me back
I don't wanna stay ♪♪

♪♪ Come on just take my hands ♪♪

♪♪ The place I'm goin'
to get away ♪♪

♪♪ But is in demand ♪♪

♪♪ You and I let's run away ♪♪

♪♪ Can't you understand? ♪♪

♪♪ I wanna break free ♪♪

♪♪ So we can dance forever ♪♪

♪♪ Why don't you
why don't you break free ♪♪

♪♪ So we can be together? ♪♪

♪♪ Why don't you why don't you ♪♪

♪♪ Just you and me
come on break free? ♪♪

♪♪ And in the end
I know you'll see ♪♪♪♪♪♪

-Gabby!
-Ah!

[audience cheering]

[Joe] Gabby!

[Gabby] Dad?

[indistinct chatter]

[audience applauding]

[indistinct chatter]

I'm telling you, this is not...

[chuckles] I do apologize.

We're having
a difficult time deciding.

Um, would it be possible
to see a dance-off

between two of the couples?

I think that's fair.

Um, we'd like to see

Valerie Harper
and Shawn Furst...

[man] Whoo! All right, Val!

as well as

Brad McBride
and Gabriella Colussi.

[applause, cheering]

We don't have another routine.

["Tonight's The Night" playing]

Yes, we do.

Dance TV,
"Showstoppers, Season 6."

[emcee] First up will be
Valerie Harper and Shawn Furst.

♪♪ So hard to knock you down ♪♪

♪♪ I'll give it a shot
if you give it all you've got ♪♪

♪♪ But please don't break it ♪♪

♪♪ I can't take it ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night yeah
tonight's the night ♪♪

♪♪ I got nothing to lose
just is all I can do ♪♪

♪♪ Do do ♪♪

♪♪ Mmm ♪♪

♪♪ Oh yeah
don't know what it is ♪♪

♪♪ I don't know what it is
but I feel a spark ♪♪

♪♪ You make it easy for me now
with nowhere to start ♪♪

♪♪ 'Cause everything
about tonight is so right ♪♪

♪♪ And nothing's gonna
bring me down ♪♪

♪♪ I'll give it a shot
if you give it all you got ♪♪

♪♪ But please don't break it ♪♪

♪♪ I can't take it ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night yeah
tonight's the night ♪♪

♪♪ I got nothing to lose
just is all I can do ♪♪

[emcee] And now, Brad McBride
and Gabriella Colussi.

♪♪ If you give it
all you've got ♪♪

♪♪ But please don't break it ♪♪

♪♪ I can't take it ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night yeah
tonight's the night ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night yeah
tonight's the night ♪♪

♪♪ I got nothing to lose
just is all I can do ♪♪

♪♪ Do do ♪♪

♪♪ Mmm ♪♪

♪♪ Oh yeah
I don't know what it is ♪♪

♪♪ I don't know what it is
but I feel a spark ♪♪

♪♪ You make it easy for me now
with nowhere to start ♪♪

♪♪ 'Cause everything
about tonight is so right ♪♪

♪♪ And nothing's gonna
bring me down ♪♪

♪♪ I'll give it a shot
if you give it all you've got ♪♪

♪♪ But please don't break it ♪♪

♪♪ I can't take it ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night yeah
tonight's the night ♪♪

[cheering]

♪♪ Oh oh yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Tonight's the night yeah
tonight's the night ♪♪

♪♪ I got nothing to lose ♪♪

[male judge] Brilliant,
brilliant. Lovely.

Bravo. Bravo.

But it's unanimous.

And the winners of this year's

Kensington spring competition
and scholarship

are Brad McBride
and Gabriella Colussi.

-Oh, my gosh. We just won.
-We did it.

[cheering]

[man] Whoo!

They did it! They did it!

[applauding]

You still think I'm a toad?

Yeah, but you're
a pretty cute one.

["1 Chance 2 Dance" playing]

♪♪ There comes a time
in everyone's life ♪♪

♪♪ To reach the impossible ♪♪

♪♪ Shine in the limelight ♪♪

♪♪ The choice is mine
and failure is easy ♪♪

♪♪ Yeah failure's too easy ♪♪

♪♪ I gotta own it ♪♪

♪♪ Yeah show 'em I want it ♪♪

♪♪ It'd be impossible ♪♪

♪♪ To tear it from me ♪♪

♪♪ I'm my worst enemy ♪♪

♪♪ Yeah I'm my worst enemy ♪♪

♪♪ Get out of my way ♪♪

♪♪ You've got
just one chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ To dance ♪♪

♪♪ You've got
just one chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ To dance ♪♪

♪♪ One chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ Chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ Chance to dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ One chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ Dance dance dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ Dance dance dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ One chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ Dance dance dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ Dance dance dance
dance dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ One chance to dance
dance dance ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time no not today ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time
all eyes on me ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time no not today ♪♪

♪♪ I gotta shine today ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time no not today ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time
all eyes on me ♪♪

♪♪ Not this time no not today ♪♪

♪♪ This is my time ♪♪

♪♪ One chance to dance ♪♪

♪♪ I've been here before ♪♪

♪♪ This feeling's familiar ♪♪

♪♪ Reach the impossible ♪♪

♪♪ Pushing it further ♪♪

♪♪ The choice is mine
and failure is easy ♪♪

♪♪ Failure's too easy ♪♪♪♪♪♪