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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:11,500 --> 00:00:15,041 (Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker) 2 00:00:25,834 --> 00:00:28,041 - (woman): They say in dance, the things that look 3 00:00:28,125 --> 00:00:30,959 the most effortless, the most beautiful, 4 00:00:31,041 --> 00:00:35,291 require the most amount of work, but they're worth it. 5 00:00:35,375 --> 00:00:39,542 The same can be said of love. 6 00:00:43,083 --> 00:00:45,333 - Let's go. - I grew up 7 00:00:45,417 --> 00:00:49,291 in Marietta, Georgia, home of peanuts and football. 8 00:00:49,417 --> 00:00:51,458 (all shouting) 9 00:00:51,542 --> 00:00:55,083 Only I hated peanuts, and the big game 10 00:00:55,208 --> 00:00:58,333 never really captured my attention. 11 00:00:58,417 --> 00:01:03,166 My passion was ballet. 12 00:01:05,875 --> 00:01:09,333 - Oh! Oh my goodness! 13 00:01:09,417 --> 00:01:12,917 For heaven sakes, Lily Jamison! Look at this mess! 14 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:17,792 Here are your peanuts, boys. Half of them are on the floor. - Don't worry, Lily. 15 00:01:17,875 --> 00:01:21,125 I'll take care of this. - Thanks, Beth. 16 00:01:21,208 --> 00:01:23,750 That's my older sister, Beth. - It's OK. You just keep 17 00:01:23,834 --> 00:01:27,750 practicing. And don't forget, just one plié at a time. 18 00:01:27,834 --> 00:01:32,959 - Right from the start, she knew how important ballet was to me. 19 00:01:33,041 --> 00:01:35,875 (Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker) (applause) 20 00:01:48,375 --> 00:01:52,208 For as long as I could remember, my dream was to dance 21 00:01:52,291 --> 00:01:55,375 The Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy. 22 00:01:55,458 --> 00:01:58,208 (applause) 23 00:02:02,458 --> 00:02:06,250 Only this wasn't exactly what I had in mind. 24 00:02:06,375 --> 00:02:10,417 As I got older, I became consumed by ballet. 25 00:02:10,500 --> 00:02:12,667 It was my entire world. 26 00:02:12,750 --> 00:02:15,417 - Hey, hey, hey. Lily, 27 00:02:15,500 --> 00:02:17,834 you've got this, OK? 28 00:02:17,917 --> 00:02:22,083 You are a wonderful dancer. Just remember, one plié-- 29 00:02:22,166 --> 00:02:25,417 - One plié at a time. I know, I know. 30 00:02:25,500 --> 00:02:29,208 Now go get a seat, or you'll be standing in the back the entire show. 31 00:02:29,291 --> 00:02:31,542 - Well, it wouldn't be the first time. 32 00:02:31,625 --> 00:02:35,166 - I love you, Beth. - I love you too. 33 00:02:38,417 --> 00:02:40,792 (breathing deeply) 34 00:02:40,875 --> 00:02:45,250 - Up to that point, Beth had always been my biggest fan. 35 00:02:45,333 --> 00:02:47,625 (squealing) 36 00:02:47,750 --> 00:02:50,667 And then there was my littlest fan. 37 00:02:50,750 --> 00:02:52,709 Beth's daughter, 38 00:02:52,792 --> 00:02:55,625 my niece Sadie. 39 00:02:55,709 --> 00:02:57,875 Christmas was always 40 00:02:57,959 --> 00:03:00,375 my family's favourite time of year--delicious food, 41 00:03:00,458 --> 00:03:04,625 new ballet outfits under the tree, 42 00:03:04,709 --> 00:03:09,166 and our traditional family Christmas song, The Twelve Days of Ad Lib. 43 00:03:09,250 --> 00:03:11,959 - ♪ Three digital cameras Two Falcons tickets ♪ 44 00:03:12,041 --> 00:03:16,125 ♪ And a part in the New York Ballet ♪ 45 00:03:16,208 --> 00:03:18,458 - Every time I put on my pointe shoes, 46 00:03:18,542 --> 00:03:22,125 I knew I wanted a career as a professional ballet dancer. 47 00:03:22,208 --> 00:03:27,667 But I wasn't the only girl who felt that way. If you haven't heard of the American Ballet 48 00:03:27,750 --> 00:03:32,458 Invitational, it's sort of like the World Series, but for non-professional 49 00:03:32,542 --> 00:03:37,000 ballet dancers. I didn't realize there was gonna be so many great dancers. 50 00:03:37,083 --> 00:03:40,417 - Lily, relax, OK? You can do it. 51 00:03:40,500 --> 00:03:42,500 Remember, just one-- 52 00:03:42,583 --> 00:03:46,125 - Plié at a time. (applause) 53 00:03:46,208 --> 00:03:51,333 - (announcer): Next, from Marietta, Georgia, number 129, 54 00:03:51,417 --> 00:03:54,500 Lily Jamison. 55 00:03:56,542 --> 00:04:00,208 (Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker) 56 00:04:39,792 --> 00:04:42,458 (applause) 57 00:04:42,542 --> 00:04:44,625 And the winner of the 2003 58 00:04:44,709 --> 00:04:46,750 American Ballet Invitational is... 59 00:04:46,834 --> 00:04:50,750 from Marietta, Georgia: Lily Jamison! - Whoo! 60 00:04:50,834 --> 00:04:53,667 (applause) 61 00:04:55,250 --> 00:04:58,834 - Two weeks later, I got even bigger news. 62 00:04:58,917 --> 00:05:02,083 I was offered a spot at the New York Ballet, 63 00:05:02,208 --> 00:05:07,041 home of the world's most famous Nutcracker. 64 00:05:12,208 --> 00:05:17,583 - I wasn't in Marietta anymore, and this wasn't another dance competition. 65 00:05:17,667 --> 00:05:20,750 - Alright, boys, go to this corner. 66 00:05:20,875 --> 00:05:23,834 That is where you will begin. 67 00:05:23,917 --> 00:05:27,583 Grand allegro, ready, and... 68 00:05:27,667 --> 00:05:31,375 - This was the New York Ballet, 69 00:05:31,458 --> 00:05:35,625 and they were even better than I imagined. 70 00:05:35,709 --> 00:05:37,750 - Into position for the adage. 71 00:05:37,834 --> 00:05:40,709 - But I wasn't gonna let that stop me from achieving my dream. 72 00:05:40,792 --> 00:05:44,875 - Ready, and... 73 00:05:47,125 --> 00:05:51,625 Remember, keep your legs high. Higher! 74 00:05:51,750 --> 00:05:54,625 Higher! - First, I just needed 75 00:05:54,750 --> 00:05:57,542 to start breathing again. 76 00:05:57,625 --> 00:05:59,625 Uh... 77 00:05:59,750 --> 00:06:02,000 Oh! I'm so sorry! 78 00:06:02,083 --> 00:06:05,625 - It's OK. It's OK. I'm Mark. 79 00:06:05,709 --> 00:06:08,333 - Hi. I'm Ellie-- 80 00:06:08,417 --> 00:06:11,458 Lily! I'm new. 81 00:06:11,542 --> 00:06:14,041 - Hi, new Lily. - Hi. 82 00:06:14,166 --> 00:06:18,166 - Come on, Mark. Let's warm up. 83 00:06:29,834 --> 00:06:33,667 (Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker) 84 00:07:09,542 --> 00:07:14,709 - [You have no idea, Beth. I have never worked so hard.] - You knew that was coming. 85 00:07:14,792 --> 00:07:18,834 [So, what part did you get?] - Well, right now I'm a snowflake. 86 00:07:18,917 --> 00:07:21,625 - And what about the Sugar Plum Fairy? 87 00:07:21,709 --> 00:07:24,875 - [Yeah, that's kind of a big prize around here.] 88 00:07:24,959 --> 00:07:29,041 Honestly, I'm not sure I'll ever get it. 89 00:07:31,333 --> 00:07:34,667 ♪♪ 90 00:07:47,917 --> 00:07:50,208 Fortunately, I had one thing 91 00:07:50,291 --> 00:07:52,792 to look forward to that year: 92 00:07:52,875 --> 00:07:55,750 Beth and Sadie's Christmas visit. 93 00:07:55,834 --> 00:07:59,917 - Alright, you two, which one of these trees has our name on it? 94 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:02,250 - How about this one? 95 00:08:02,333 --> 00:08:04,333 - Well, it's very nice, Sadie, 96 00:08:04,417 --> 00:08:06,750 but I think we need something that's bigger. 97 00:08:06,834 --> 00:08:09,333 How about this one? - I love it! 98 00:08:09,417 --> 00:08:13,709 - Beth always knew how to make the holidays extra special. 99 00:08:13,792 --> 00:08:17,250 (applause) While Sadie always shared her mom's love for Christmas, 100 00:08:17,333 --> 00:08:22,000 to my surprise, she also shared my love for ballet... 101 00:08:22,083 --> 00:08:25,417 and my ballet friends. 102 00:08:25,500 --> 00:08:28,625 After Beth and Sadie met my director, Dimitri, 103 00:08:28,750 --> 00:08:32,792 he insisted that they attend his annual Christmas party. 104 00:08:32,875 --> 00:08:35,458 - ♪ Christmas lights ♪ 105 00:08:35,542 --> 00:08:38,375 ♪ In the middle of a Christmas night ♪ 106 00:08:38,458 --> 00:08:42,917 ♪ All the colors shine so bright ♪ 107 00:08:44,625 --> 00:08:48,041 - Ha, ha! (foreign language) 108 00:08:48,125 --> 00:08:50,208 And welcome, my little Sadie. 109 00:08:50,291 --> 00:08:54,792 Please, come in, make yourselves comfortable. 110 00:08:54,875 --> 00:08:58,041 So, everybody, jingle the bells! 111 00:08:58,125 --> 00:09:02,333 Sadie's here! Our little Christmas princess! 112 00:09:04,667 --> 00:09:08,834 - Ew. - Oops. You weren't supposed to see that. 113 00:09:08,917 --> 00:09:10,792 (laughing) - Gross. 114 00:09:10,875 --> 00:09:13,917 - Well, then you definitely don't wanna know what I did to the coleslaw. 115 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,917 (laughing) 116 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:20,291 - Hey, can I... ask you something? 117 00:09:20,375 --> 00:09:23,375 - It's not about the coleslaw, is it? - No, um... 118 00:09:23,458 --> 00:09:27,458 I was just wondering how you got into dancing. 119 00:09:27,542 --> 00:09:30,834 I mean... you don't really seem... 120 00:09:30,917 --> 00:09:32,875 (laughing) - Graceful? 121 00:09:32,959 --> 00:09:34,917 - No, I wasn't gonna say that. 122 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:38,917 Obviously you're graceful. - I was on the football team 123 00:09:38,917 --> 00:09:41,917 in high school. Someone told me ballet would help my footwork. 124 00:09:42,041 --> 00:09:45,875 - Ah, so you did it to meet the girls. 125 00:09:45,959 --> 00:09:50,083 - Yeah, that and... ballerinas don't try to crush you on the line of scrimmage. 126 00:09:50,166 --> 00:09:52,625 (laughing) 127 00:09:55,000 --> 00:09:58,792 - Obviously, that ballerina wants to crush you. 128 00:10:00,542 --> 00:10:03,583 - She's just mad 'cause things aren't going well with us. 129 00:10:03,667 --> 00:10:06,709 - Are you kidding? You guys dance 130 00:10:06,792 --> 00:10:11,125 so beautifully together. - Actually, we broke up last week. 131 00:10:14,959 --> 00:10:19,709 - ♪ And a Lamborghini under the tree ♪ 132 00:10:19,792 --> 00:10:22,875 - ♪ On the fourth day of Christmas ♪ 133 00:10:22,959 --> 00:10:25,750 ♪ My true love gave to me ♪ 134 00:10:25,834 --> 00:10:29,917 (He improvises.) - I always thought I'd go into the military. My dad, 135 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,959 my uncles, my grandfather, 136 00:10:32,041 --> 00:10:34,000 they all served. 137 00:10:34,083 --> 00:10:37,291 But then I got into ballet and found out I was pretty good at it. 138 00:10:37,375 --> 00:10:40,208 - Let me guess--you're more of a lover than a fighter. 139 00:10:40,291 --> 00:10:42,500 - That's what I tried to tell Dad. - Mark! 140 00:10:42,583 --> 00:10:45,875 - No, guys, I'm all dance, no sing. 141 00:10:45,959 --> 00:10:50,750 - What? Oh, come on, Mark! - Come on, Mark, don't be a party pooper! 142 00:10:50,834 --> 00:10:52,500 (laughter) 143 00:10:52,583 --> 00:10:56,083 - ♪ On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me ♪ 144 00:10:56,166 --> 00:10:59,917 ♪ Five onion bagels ♪ 145 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:03,125 (cheering) - Four? 146 00:11:03,208 --> 00:11:06,250 (hubbub) Three? - Diamond bracelets. 147 00:11:06,333 --> 00:11:08,542 - Two? - ♪ Black bears dancing ♪ - Everybody! 148 00:11:08,625 --> 00:11:13,291 - ♪ And a Lamborghini under the tree ♪ 149 00:11:13,375 --> 00:11:18,542 (soft guitar music) 150 00:11:23,291 --> 00:11:25,792 - During the next few years I spent dancing 151 00:11:25,875 --> 00:11:28,083 in New York, some things kept improving. 152 00:11:28,166 --> 00:11:31,458 (bell ringing) 153 00:11:33,333 --> 00:11:35,417 (applause) 154 00:11:35,542 --> 00:11:38,291 - Now, next, 155 00:11:38,417 --> 00:11:42,375 the role of Sugar Plum Fairy goes to... 156 00:11:42,458 --> 00:11:46,083 Jade Parker. (applause) 157 00:11:46,208 --> 00:11:48,959 - Some things didn't. 158 00:11:49,083 --> 00:11:51,750 - Congratulations, Jade. 159 00:11:51,834 --> 00:11:54,000 - But it was OK. 160 00:11:54,083 --> 00:11:56,792 Mark and I were happy. 161 00:11:56,875 --> 00:11:59,959 (laughing) 162 00:12:04,041 --> 00:12:07,000 I was sure he was The One. 163 00:12:09,083 --> 00:12:11,333 Merry Christmas, Frank! 164 00:12:11,417 --> 00:12:14,166 - Merry Christmas, Lily. - Careful down, please! 165 00:12:14,250 --> 00:12:18,125 Take your seats. First of all, this year's Prince 166 00:12:18,208 --> 00:12:21,250 will be danced by... 167 00:12:21,333 --> 00:12:24,000 Mark Anders. (applause) 168 00:12:24,083 --> 00:12:27,667 And this year's Sugar Plum Fairy... 169 00:12:27,750 --> 00:12:30,000 Lily Jamison! 170 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:33,458 (applause) - What? 171 00:12:37,917 --> 00:12:40,208 I can't believe this. 172 00:12:40,291 --> 00:12:42,208 - My goodness! 173 00:12:42,291 --> 00:12:46,208 Are you shaking? - It's called nerves. 174 00:12:46,291 --> 00:12:48,750 (breathing deeply) (cell phone buzzing) 175 00:12:48,834 --> 00:12:51,625 - Do you want to get that? - No, 176 00:12:51,750 --> 00:12:54,875 it's probably just my parents letting me know they arrived. 177 00:12:54,959 --> 00:12:58,959 - They're gonna see their baby girl's big solo debut, hmm? 178 00:13:01,125 --> 00:13:04,208 (cell phone buzzing) Get the phone. I've pinned enough. 179 00:13:04,291 --> 00:13:07,000 - Thank you. 180 00:13:07,083 --> 00:13:09,917 Hi, Mom! I hope you're calling from the hotel 181 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:14,083 and not the airport. Curtain's in a couple of hours and-- 182 00:13:14,166 --> 00:13:17,959 What do you mean, you're still in Georgia? 183 00:13:18,041 --> 00:13:19,792 What happened? 184 00:13:19,875 --> 00:13:23,208 (sobbing) - We're at the hospital. 185 00:13:23,291 --> 00:13:27,583 [Kevin was driving the girls to the airport and there was an accident.] 186 00:13:29,333 --> 00:13:31,375 Sadie's fine. 187 00:13:31,458 --> 00:13:34,041 (sobbing) 188 00:13:34,125 --> 00:13:36,083 - Beth? 189 00:13:36,166 --> 00:13:38,834 - [Baby, I'm so sorry...] 190 00:13:38,917 --> 00:13:41,625 [I'm so sorry.] 191 00:13:41,709 --> 00:13:44,375 (sobbing) 192 00:13:48,458 --> 00:13:51,375 (sniffling) 193 00:13:54,208 --> 00:13:57,625 - (Mark): I'm so sorry. 194 00:14:00,208 --> 00:14:03,125 We should get you back to the apartment so you can get packed. 195 00:14:03,208 --> 00:14:06,458 - I'm not going home. - What? 196 00:14:06,542 --> 00:14:08,500 Why? 197 00:14:08,583 --> 00:14:10,917 - My mom said Beth would want me to dance. 198 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:14,291 I have to find my headpiece. - What are you doing? 199 00:14:15,959 --> 00:14:20,125 Why can't I find it? - Lily. Lil. 200 00:14:20,208 --> 00:14:24,750 Go be with your family. Be with Sadie. - No, I have to get ready. 201 00:14:27,792 --> 00:14:30,792 - I just heard. 202 00:14:30,875 --> 00:14:33,125 I am so sorry. - Dim, any chance 203 00:14:33,208 --> 00:14:35,667 we can get her on a plane tonight? - No! 204 00:14:35,750 --> 00:14:39,166 My mom wants me to do this for my sister. 205 00:14:39,250 --> 00:14:42,709 Beth wanted this for me. I have to do this for her. 206 00:14:42,792 --> 00:14:45,500 - Mark, is she ready to dance? 207 00:14:45,625 --> 00:14:48,250 - Dimitri, I'm right here. Ask me. - Mark? 208 00:14:48,333 --> 00:14:51,166 - I can do this! Tell him, Mark! - Lily, 209 00:14:51,291 --> 00:14:55,125 dancing just isn't important right now. - No, I... I have to do this. 210 00:14:55,208 --> 00:14:58,125 - I'm sorry, you're not focused. Anything could happen. 211 00:14:58,208 --> 00:15:01,709 I'm afraid you're gonna hurt yourself out there. - I will be fine! 212 00:15:01,792 --> 00:15:05,250 - But you're not. I don't think you should dance. 213 00:15:05,333 --> 00:15:07,417 - Mark, 214 00:15:07,500 --> 00:15:12,125 don't do this to me. - It's settled, then. 215 00:15:12,208 --> 00:15:14,000 Jade will stand in tonight. 216 00:15:14,083 --> 00:15:16,375 I am sorry, Lily, but it is for the best. 217 00:15:16,458 --> 00:15:19,208 - No! - You'll have your chance again. 218 00:15:19,291 --> 00:15:21,458 Next year. 219 00:15:29,125 --> 00:15:32,750 - How could you do this to me? - Lily, you have to trust me. 220 00:15:32,834 --> 00:15:34,750 This is the right thing to do. 221 00:15:34,834 --> 00:15:38,834 You need to be with your family. I'm just trying to protect you. 222 00:15:38,917 --> 00:15:42,709 - No! You're killing everything I ever wanted! 223 00:15:42,792 --> 00:15:46,166 Everything Beth ever wanted for me! - That's not fair. 224 00:15:46,250 --> 00:15:52,125 - What's not fair is you taking this dream away from me. 225 00:15:52,250 --> 00:15:55,333 (sniffling) 226 00:15:55,458 --> 00:15:58,792 I didn't know it then, but... 227 00:15:58,875 --> 00:16:02,166 that was the day I said goodbye to Mark. 228 00:16:02,291 --> 00:16:05,208 And goodbye to ballet. 229 00:16:14,166 --> 00:16:16,041 Last breath in... 230 00:16:16,125 --> 00:16:18,792 (breathing deeply) 231 00:16:18,875 --> 00:16:22,041 Let it all out. 232 00:16:22,125 --> 00:16:26,250 (exhaling) 233 00:16:26,333 --> 00:16:28,250 Namaste. 234 00:16:28,333 --> 00:16:31,166 - (class): Namaste. 235 00:16:31,291 --> 00:16:33,166 - Thank you. 236 00:16:33,250 --> 00:16:36,250 - Bye. 237 00:16:36,333 --> 00:16:40,375 - Hey, Lily. Thanks for the great class. I did not know yoga could be such a good workout. 238 00:16:40,458 --> 00:16:42,750 (laughing) Um, 239 00:16:42,834 --> 00:16:45,208 so, my office is having a party next Thursday. 240 00:16:45,333 --> 00:16:48,208 I don't know if you have plans, but... - Oh. 241 00:16:48,291 --> 00:16:51,291 Next Thursday? - Yeah. - I think I have something 242 00:16:51,375 --> 00:16:55,792 at my niece's ballet studio-- - Really? I didn't get an invite. 243 00:16:55,917 --> 00:16:59,291 - It's just a dress rehearsal. - Since when did you ever go-- 244 00:16:59,375 --> 00:17:02,291 - It's not a big deal, really. I should've asked earlier. 245 00:17:02,375 --> 00:17:04,333 Anyway, thanks again. 246 00:17:04,417 --> 00:17:08,625 Great class as always, Lily. - Thank you. 247 00:17:08,709 --> 00:17:11,583 - Really? You go to dress rehearsals now? 248 00:17:11,667 --> 00:17:14,208 - The point is, I don't date my clients. - The point is, 249 00:17:14,291 --> 00:17:16,917 you don't date anyone, honey. - You know what? 250 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:19,959 I'm gonna be late to pick up Sadie. I will see you at dinner. 251 00:17:20,083 --> 00:17:23,291 Mom was right. It was like I'd developed an allergy to ballet 252 00:17:23,375 --> 00:17:26,291 and men. But the truth is, 253 00:17:26,375 --> 00:17:30,166 spending time with Sadie was more than enough for me. 254 00:17:30,250 --> 00:17:32,625 (piano music) 255 00:17:32,709 --> 00:17:35,333 I had a lot of reasons for leaving New York, 256 00:17:35,417 --> 00:17:39,959 but Sadie was the real reason I never went back. I could never replace her mother, 257 00:17:40,083 --> 00:17:43,417 but I was determined to help raise her as best I could. 258 00:17:43,500 --> 00:17:47,875 - You must be so proud of Sadie winning the American Ballet Invitational. 259 00:17:47,959 --> 00:17:51,750 - Yeah. - I guess that dancing's in her blood. 260 00:17:55,291 --> 00:17:58,208 (piano music) 261 00:18:08,834 --> 00:18:10,875 - Please, come in. 262 00:18:10,959 --> 00:18:12,375 Girls, 263 00:18:12,458 --> 00:18:15,709 I think most of you know Sadie's aunt, Lily Jamison. 264 00:18:15,792 --> 00:18:19,000 Well, like Sadie, Lily also won the ABI 265 00:18:19,083 --> 00:18:22,542 and actually went on to dance with the New York Ballet. 266 00:18:22,625 --> 00:18:26,291 - She was a prima ballerina. - That was a long time ago. 267 00:18:26,375 --> 00:18:30,375 - Lily, would you like to do something with the girls? 268 00:18:30,458 --> 00:18:32,500 - I don't dance anymore. 269 00:18:34,417 --> 00:18:37,333 - I'm just saying, 270 00:18:37,417 --> 00:18:41,667 you could've done something. It was so embarrassing. 271 00:18:41,750 --> 00:18:45,125 - Oh my goodness, you're kidding! 272 00:18:45,208 --> 00:18:48,250 - What? - Uh... 273 00:18:48,333 --> 00:18:52,333 "Based on Sadie's recent performance in the ABI regionals, 274 00:18:52,417 --> 00:18:55,792 "the Philadelphia Ballet would like to invite Sadie McRae 275 00:18:55,917 --> 00:18:58,709 "to be a guest artist performing the role 276 00:18:58,792 --> 00:19:01,166 of Clara in this season's The Nutcracker." 277 00:19:01,250 --> 00:19:03,750 (squealing) - That's a lead role! 278 00:19:03,834 --> 00:19:06,125 With a real ballet company, just like you, 279 00:19:06,208 --> 00:19:10,291 Aunt Lily! - I know what they want. 280 00:19:10,375 --> 00:19:13,500 They want to get her into their school, and if that works out, their company. 281 00:19:13,625 --> 00:19:16,750 - Most people would think that's a good thing. - Sadie is not ready for this. 282 00:19:16,834 --> 00:19:20,125 - You mean you're not ready for this. 283 00:19:20,208 --> 00:19:24,166 - She... she's too trusting. She's too innocent. 284 00:19:24,250 --> 00:19:27,417 - I know exactly how you feel. I remember being faced 285 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:30,500 with a similar situation, but Beth convinced me 286 00:19:30,625 --> 00:19:33,458 that nothing was gonna stop you from pursuing your dream. 287 00:19:33,542 --> 00:19:37,291 - I know. But-- 288 00:19:37,375 --> 00:19:39,000 - No buts. You're going. 289 00:19:39,083 --> 00:19:41,834 This will be good for Sadie and good for you too. 290 00:19:45,959 --> 00:19:50,333 - ♪ Go get the old chimney sweeper ♪ 291 00:19:50,417 --> 00:19:53,750 ♪ Make sure the chimney is clear ♪ 292 00:19:53,834 --> 00:19:57,166 - That's the last of it. 293 00:19:57,250 --> 00:19:59,333 You got this? - I got it. - Alright. 294 00:19:59,417 --> 00:20:03,000 - Thank you. - Welcome to Philadelphia, ladies. Have a merry Christmas. 295 00:20:03,083 --> 00:20:05,834 - (both): Merry Christmas! 296 00:20:05,917 --> 00:20:09,375 - ♪ Fabulous Christmas ♪ - Wow! 297 00:20:09,458 --> 00:20:12,083 - ♪ I love this time of the year ♪ - I love this apartment. 298 00:20:12,166 --> 00:20:14,834 All it needs is a Christmas tree. 299 00:20:15,709 --> 00:20:19,500 Thank you, Aunt Lily. - Aw... 300 00:20:19,583 --> 00:20:22,375 (jingle bells ringing) 301 00:20:25,125 --> 00:20:28,291 - I've never been a guest artist before. What happens now? 302 00:20:28,375 --> 00:20:32,166 - Come on, you're gonna be late. (man talking) 303 00:20:32,250 --> 00:20:35,792 - We're looking forward to a fantastic Nutcracker this year. 304 00:20:35,875 --> 00:20:38,750 And, as we do every year, we've invited 305 00:20:38,834 --> 00:20:41,959 a talented newcomer to dance the role of Clara. 306 00:20:42,041 --> 00:20:45,333 Let's give a warm welcome to Sadie McRae! 307 00:20:45,417 --> 00:20:48,500 Where is she? - Oh! I'm in here! 308 00:20:50,792 --> 00:20:55,041 (sound fades out) 309 00:20:57,208 --> 00:21:00,709 - Mark. 310 00:21:04,834 --> 00:21:07,542 Oh my gosh, why is this happening? Why is he here? 311 00:21:07,625 --> 00:21:11,166 This isn't gonna work. 312 00:21:12,875 --> 00:21:14,792 - Are you OK? 313 00:21:14,875 --> 00:21:17,458 - Yeah. You know, 314 00:21:17,542 --> 00:21:22,125 teenage girls, scheduling... it's crazy. 315 00:21:23,625 --> 00:21:26,917 I gotta go. 316 00:21:28,959 --> 00:21:32,083 Sorry. - Excuse me. 317 00:21:32,166 --> 00:21:34,583 Hi, Lily. 318 00:21:34,667 --> 00:21:38,542 - Mark. Hi. 319 00:21:38,625 --> 00:21:41,208 - It's good to see you. 320 00:21:41,291 --> 00:21:44,917 - It's good to see you too, I guess. 321 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:47,583 - How have you been? How's Georgia? 322 00:21:47,667 --> 00:21:49,583 - Look, what... what is this? 323 00:21:49,667 --> 00:21:52,667 I mean, you couldn't tell me that you were here? 324 00:21:52,792 --> 00:21:55,125 - I tried to reach you so many times after New York. 325 00:21:55,208 --> 00:21:58,333 I called you every day for, like, 6 months, but you never responded. 326 00:21:58,458 --> 00:22:01,667 (stammering) - I don't know what to say. 327 00:22:01,792 --> 00:22:05,166 This is really strange. 328 00:22:05,291 --> 00:22:09,125 - I get it. But so much time has passed. 329 00:22:09,208 --> 00:22:12,709 Can we at least talk about what happened? 330 00:22:12,792 --> 00:22:15,709 - I don't think that's such a good idea. I... 331 00:22:15,792 --> 00:22:20,250 Actually, I don't think any of this is a good idea. I'm taking Sadie-- 332 00:22:20,333 --> 00:22:24,250 - Wait. You can't pull Sadie, please. 333 00:22:24,333 --> 00:22:27,291 I had no idea she was your niece when I saw her tape from the regionals. 334 00:22:27,375 --> 00:22:30,375 I picked her because she was the best dancer we saw. 335 00:22:30,500 --> 00:22:33,625 She's amazing. 336 00:22:33,709 --> 00:22:36,166 I assume you've been helping. 337 00:22:38,333 --> 00:22:41,375 - I don't have anything to do with dance anymore. 338 00:22:45,166 --> 00:22:48,542 Does anyone else here know about us? 339 00:22:48,667 --> 00:22:50,625 - No. Of course not. 340 00:22:50,709 --> 00:22:54,041 - Good, 'cause that would just make an awkward situation even more awkward. 341 00:22:54,125 --> 00:22:57,625 - I understand. I do. 342 00:22:57,709 --> 00:22:59,667 But Sadie deserves 343 00:22:59,750 --> 00:23:02,500 this opportunity. 344 00:23:02,583 --> 00:23:06,583 I'll stay out of your way. Philly's a big city. 345 00:23:08,291 --> 00:23:11,375 - I guess I... I can just drop her off and pick her up, 346 00:23:11,458 --> 00:23:14,250 I mean, it's not like we have to see each other all the time. 347 00:23:14,333 --> 00:23:18,166 - Dropping off, picking up... 348 00:23:18,291 --> 00:23:22,083 Careful, someone might mistake you for a dance mom. 349 00:23:22,166 --> 00:23:25,375 - Well, I'm not a mom, 350 00:23:25,458 --> 00:23:28,667 and thankfully, a dance aunt isn't a thing. 351 00:23:28,750 --> 00:23:32,750 - Mark, can I have a word with you about next week's board meeting? 352 00:23:32,875 --> 00:23:35,417 - Of course. 353 00:23:35,500 --> 00:23:37,667 Duty calls. 354 00:23:43,041 --> 00:23:46,875 - Alright, you got the door? - Sorry. 355 00:23:46,959 --> 00:23:51,166 - Good morning. - Hi! - You gotta be kidding. 356 00:23:51,250 --> 00:23:53,000 - I probably didn't mention 357 00:23:53,083 --> 00:23:55,709 that the company owns the building and puts up some of the staff 358 00:23:55,792 --> 00:23:59,125 and dancers. - Hm. 359 00:24:01,792 --> 00:24:04,417 - See you there! - Ugh. 360 00:24:04,500 --> 00:24:08,709 - You OK? - My stomach's just feeling a little weird. 361 00:24:08,792 --> 00:24:12,458 Probably those cheesesteaks we ate last night. - Maybe it's Mr. Anders. 362 00:24:12,542 --> 00:24:15,834 - What's that supposed to mean? - Well, when I used to sit 363 00:24:15,917 --> 00:24:19,250 next to Tommy Reynolds in math class, I always felt a little nauseous. 364 00:24:19,333 --> 00:24:22,542 - Why? - 'Cause he was super cute. 365 00:24:22,667 --> 00:24:25,166 (laughing) Do you know Mr. Anders 366 00:24:25,250 --> 00:24:27,750 from anywhere? - No. Yes. 367 00:24:27,834 --> 00:24:30,458 Well, sort of. 368 00:24:30,542 --> 00:24:34,166 It's a small world, Sadie, and it just keeps getting smaller 369 00:24:34,250 --> 00:24:38,750 the older you get. - You had a crush on him. 370 00:24:38,834 --> 00:24:40,792 - It's awfully chilly 371 00:24:40,875 --> 00:24:43,583 in Philadelphia. Did you remember to pack 372 00:24:43,667 --> 00:24:46,458 all those warm clothes I laid out for you? 373 00:24:46,542 --> 00:24:48,750 - No. Yes. 374 00:24:48,834 --> 00:24:52,000 Well, sort of. - Very funny. 375 00:24:52,083 --> 00:24:55,166 Alright, have a great first rehearsal. 376 00:24:55,291 --> 00:24:58,458 - Uh, you're not gonna come in and see your favourite niece 377 00:24:58,542 --> 00:25:01,375 on her first day with a professional ballet company? 378 00:25:01,500 --> 00:25:04,208 - Ah-- - If you come in, I promise 379 00:25:04,291 --> 00:25:06,792 I won't ask any more questions about Mr. Anders. 380 00:25:06,875 --> 00:25:09,709 - Fine. Let's go. 381 00:25:11,500 --> 00:25:14,709 (piano music) 382 00:25:14,792 --> 00:25:17,041 - Finish strong, finish strong. 383 00:25:17,125 --> 00:25:19,250 Together... 384 00:25:19,333 --> 00:25:20,792 Spice it up. 385 00:25:20,875 --> 00:25:24,875 Nice and sassy. 386 00:25:24,959 --> 00:25:27,709 Nice. Alright, take five, ladies, 387 00:25:27,792 --> 00:25:32,500 please. Juliette, let's do your solo from the top, please. 388 00:25:37,875 --> 00:25:40,250 And... 389 00:25:40,333 --> 00:25:43,834 (Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker) 390 00:26:06,875 --> 00:26:09,834 (Christmas music playing) - I'm so excited about this! 391 00:26:09,917 --> 00:26:13,083 - What can I get you? - Two hot chocolates, please. - Whipped cream on both? 392 00:26:13,166 --> 00:26:16,834 - Do you need to ask? - They told us we have to ask. 393 00:26:16,917 --> 00:26:19,792 - I'm kidding, I just meant-- 394 00:26:19,875 --> 00:26:24,458 Never mind. Yes, on both. - Extra hot soy latte for Mark! 395 00:26:24,542 --> 00:26:27,834 - Hey look, it's Mr. Anders! - Sadie! 396 00:26:27,917 --> 00:26:32,417 - Unbelievable. - How are you? - Good, how are you? 397 00:26:32,500 --> 00:26:35,083 - Hi. Sadie, we have to go feed the dog. 398 00:26:35,166 --> 00:26:37,583 - You have a dog? 399 00:26:37,667 --> 00:26:39,041 - No. 400 00:26:39,125 --> 00:26:43,041 - Uh, it's someone else's dog. They asked us to feed him. 401 00:26:43,166 --> 00:26:45,709 - Our building doesn't allow dogs. - Yeah, 402 00:26:45,792 --> 00:26:48,208 it's in another building. A dog building. 403 00:26:48,291 --> 00:26:51,333 A building where they allow dogs. 404 00:26:51,417 --> 00:26:54,375 And cats. Personally, I prefer dogs. 405 00:26:54,458 --> 00:26:56,583 - Uh, two hot chocolates for Lily? 406 00:26:56,667 --> 00:27:00,792 - Sorry, the dog gets really grumpy when he's hungry. 407 00:27:02,291 --> 00:27:04,875 - We're not gonna go feed a dog, are we? 408 00:27:04,959 --> 00:27:07,083 - No, we're not. - OK, I know I made a deal, 409 00:27:07,166 --> 00:27:10,750 but can I please ask a few more questions about Mr. Anders? - Absolutely not. 410 00:27:10,834 --> 00:27:13,750 - OK, fine, but just so you know, I'm a great listener, 411 00:27:13,834 --> 00:27:17,125 so if you ever need anyone-- - Thanks, I will keep that in mind. 412 00:27:17,250 --> 00:27:20,375 - Hey, look! A gingerbread house! 413 00:27:20,458 --> 00:27:24,083 Just like I used to make with my mom. 414 00:27:28,125 --> 00:27:32,458 That's the kind of thing that can make a girl forget about her aunt Lily's deep dark secrets. 415 00:27:32,542 --> 00:27:37,083 - Oh, really? Well, then I guess we'd better go get you 416 00:27:37,166 --> 00:27:39,291 a smaller one. - OK! 417 00:27:39,375 --> 00:27:42,083 - Wow, that looks fantastic! - I know. 418 00:27:42,166 --> 00:27:45,583 Finally some Christmas spirit. Now all we need is a tree. 419 00:27:45,667 --> 00:27:47,917 - Yes, and I promise we will get one 420 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:50,250 as soon as I figure out where they sell them. 421 00:27:50,333 --> 00:27:53,834 - Aunt Lily, there's a place a few blocks away. - Really. How do you know? 422 00:27:53,917 --> 00:27:56,000 - It could be all the Christmas trees with price tags on them. 423 00:27:56,083 --> 00:27:59,208 - I'm going to the gym. Call me if you need me. 424 00:27:59,333 --> 00:28:01,500 (Mark panting) 425 00:28:01,583 --> 00:28:03,667 (Lily sighs.) 426 00:28:06,750 --> 00:28:08,875 - OK, I'll see you later. - OK. 427 00:28:08,959 --> 00:28:10,417 - Have a great day. 428 00:28:10,500 --> 00:28:12,417 - Love you. - Love you! 429 00:28:12,500 --> 00:28:14,375 - Hey. Hi. - Hi. 430 00:28:14,500 --> 00:28:16,709 - So here's the deal. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 431 00:28:16,792 --> 00:28:18,667 after drop-off, all the moms go grab coffee 432 00:28:18,792 --> 00:28:20,959 at the Keystone Diner. We would love it if you would join us. 433 00:28:21,041 --> 00:28:23,959 - That sounds fun, but I-- - No, no, no. No buts. Come on, 434 00:28:24,041 --> 00:28:27,291 we're leaving right now. I mean, it's just coffee, right? 435 00:28:28,750 --> 00:28:30,792 - Sure! 436 00:28:30,875 --> 00:28:33,000 - She's in! 437 00:28:33,083 --> 00:28:35,792 - It's official, I'm a dance mom. 438 00:28:39,709 --> 00:28:42,834 - All Victoria wants this year for Christmas are headphones that look like earrings. 439 00:28:42,917 --> 00:28:45,250 She'll just have another excuse to say she didn't hear me. 440 00:28:45,333 --> 00:28:48,000 (women laughing) - What does Sadie want? 441 00:28:48,083 --> 00:28:50,000 - Uh... How long do I have? 442 00:28:50,125 --> 00:28:52,417 - Do not worry. When all else fails, 443 00:28:52,542 --> 00:28:54,750 what do we do? - (together): Gift cards! 444 00:28:54,834 --> 00:28:57,000 - Hi. Sorry I'm late. 445 00:28:57,083 --> 00:28:59,083 What did I miss? - Christmas gifts. 446 00:28:59,083 --> 00:29:03,000 - Oh. I am all done. - Because you're perfect. She's perfect. 447 00:29:03,083 --> 00:29:06,959 - Is your daughter into jewelry yet? - Sadie's actually my niece. 448 00:29:07,041 --> 00:29:09,000 Her mom died when she was 7. 449 00:29:09,083 --> 00:29:12,208 - Oh, losing your mother at that age, I can't imagine. 450 00:29:12,333 --> 00:29:14,458 - She seems to be doing well. 451 00:29:14,542 --> 00:29:18,000 - Yeah, after her mom died, she... she really gravitated 452 00:29:18,083 --> 00:29:20,709 towards ballet. I think she needed something challenging 453 00:29:20,792 --> 00:29:23,500 to distract her. - I had to drag Ilene 454 00:29:23,583 --> 00:29:25,583 into class, kicking and screaming 455 00:29:25,667 --> 00:29:28,208 those first two years. - We remember the screaming. 456 00:29:28,333 --> 00:29:32,041 (Ilene's mom laughing) - Did Sadie's mom dance? 457 00:29:32,125 --> 00:29:34,041 - No, she didn't. 458 00:29:34,125 --> 00:29:36,000 - I wonder what inspired Sadie. 459 00:29:36,083 --> 00:29:38,500 She saw you dancing perhaps. 460 00:29:38,583 --> 00:29:41,500 - Umm, no. I... I don't dance. 461 00:29:41,583 --> 00:29:44,041 - Really? You never danced? 462 00:29:44,125 --> 00:29:46,041 - I-I mean, 463 00:29:46,125 --> 00:29:48,041 a little as, as a kid, 464 00:29:48,125 --> 00:29:50,041 but... I guess we all did, right? 465 00:29:50,166 --> 00:29:53,041 - Did we? 466 00:29:55,375 --> 00:29:57,875 - Hey, is this a coffee shop or a courtroom? 467 00:29:57,959 --> 00:30:00,458 - Think the prosecution's had a little too much caffeine. 468 00:30:00,542 --> 00:30:02,458 (some women laughing) - Ohhh... 469 00:30:02,542 --> 00:30:05,083 And what do you think about Mark? 470 00:30:05,166 --> 00:30:07,834 - Oh! Mr. Anders? 471 00:30:07,917 --> 00:30:10,083 I, um... 472 00:30:10,166 --> 00:30:12,083 I guess he's alright. 473 00:30:12,166 --> 00:30:14,750 - He is a ballet master and a war hero. 474 00:30:14,834 --> 00:30:17,542 What's not to like? - Wait. Who was a war hero? 475 00:30:17,625 --> 00:30:21,667 - Mark. He served in Afghanistan. 476 00:30:21,792 --> 00:30:24,792 - I can't believe-- - You can't believe what? 477 00:30:24,875 --> 00:30:27,834 - Uh... 478 00:30:27,917 --> 00:30:29,458 I just... 479 00:30:29,542 --> 00:30:33,875 I think he... he seems like such a ballet guy. 480 00:30:33,959 --> 00:30:37,375 - You need to close your eyes and picture him in a uniform. 481 00:30:37,458 --> 00:30:39,875 Come on. Lily, try it. 482 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,625 Close your eyes. 483 00:30:41,709 --> 00:30:44,250 - I'm in. - You're always in. 484 00:30:44,333 --> 00:30:46,959 - Hey, who wants to split a piece of cheesecake? 485 00:30:47,041 --> 00:30:50,375 - Oh. - (Lily): Was everything OK at rehearsal today? 486 00:30:51,458 --> 00:30:54,125 The other kids seemed nice. 487 00:30:54,208 --> 00:30:56,333 - They're OK. 488 00:30:56,417 --> 00:30:59,041 - Did something happen? - Doesn't matter. 489 00:30:59,125 --> 00:31:03,125 - Sadie, if there's a problem, it might help to talk about it. 490 00:31:03,208 --> 00:31:06,083 - I'm not having a problem, OK? 491 00:31:06,166 --> 00:31:07,667 - Sure. 492 00:31:07,792 --> 00:31:09,792 - I'm sorry, Aunt Lily, it's just 493 00:31:09,875 --> 00:31:11,750 all the rehearsals and the new people, 494 00:31:11,875 --> 00:31:15,208 I just... I just don't know. 495 00:31:15,291 --> 00:31:18,667 - Hey, I know exactly what it feels like. 496 00:31:18,750 --> 00:31:21,750 It's hard coming to a new place and dancing with new people 497 00:31:21,834 --> 00:31:24,625 and trying to fit in all at the same time. 498 00:31:24,709 --> 00:31:28,000 - Yeah. - But I tell you what, 499 00:31:28,083 --> 00:31:31,333 your mom would be really proud of you right now. 500 00:31:31,417 --> 00:31:34,166 - You think? 501 00:31:34,250 --> 00:31:37,750 - Absolutely. (Sadie laughing) 502 00:31:37,875 --> 00:31:40,667 - Good night, sweetie. - Night! 503 00:31:40,750 --> 00:31:43,333 - Sorry. No, I am telling you, 504 00:31:43,417 --> 00:31:47,166 I don't think it's a good idea to tell them about New York 505 00:31:47,250 --> 00:31:49,166 or my history with Mark. I mean, 506 00:31:49,250 --> 00:31:51,166 [you know how dance moms are.] 507 00:31:51,250 --> 00:31:53,750 - Honey, isn't it more stressful trying to cover it up? 508 00:31:53,834 --> 00:31:57,458 - I'm not covering it up; I'm just... 509 00:31:57,542 --> 00:32:00,208 [being selective about what I choose] 510 00:32:00,291 --> 00:32:02,291 [to share.] (sighing) 511 00:32:02,375 --> 00:32:04,959 Are you shaking your head? 512 00:32:05,041 --> 00:32:07,000 - [Yes, because being selective about sharing] 513 00:32:07,125 --> 00:32:11,000 is no way to make friends. - [Who says I'm trying to make friends?] 514 00:32:11,125 --> 00:32:13,417 (chuckling) 515 00:32:13,500 --> 00:32:15,875 I have to admit though, it is pretty cool 516 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:18,208 being around a dance company again. 517 00:32:18,291 --> 00:32:21,875 [All the hard work and seeing it all come together...] 518 00:32:23,333 --> 00:32:25,250 ...really brings me back. 519 00:32:25,333 --> 00:32:28,125 - Do you miss it? 520 00:32:28,208 --> 00:32:30,875 - [A little. Maybe.] 521 00:32:30,959 --> 00:32:33,792 I don't know. 522 00:32:33,875 --> 00:32:36,875 Right now, I am just focused on Sadie. 523 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:38,667 She's all that matters. 524 00:32:38,750 --> 00:32:42,583 - She has no idea how lucky she is to have you in her life. 525 00:32:44,500 --> 00:32:47,709 - I love you, Mom. - [I love you too, baby.] 526 00:32:50,375 --> 00:32:52,917 (soft music playing) 527 00:33:06,333 --> 00:33:09,667 ♪♪ 528 00:33:30,750 --> 00:33:34,125 (She turns off the music.) 529 00:33:35,417 --> 00:33:38,291 (door opening) 530 00:33:38,375 --> 00:33:40,834 - Good night. - Good night. 531 00:33:52,542 --> 00:33:55,583 (gentle music playing) 532 00:34:16,291 --> 00:34:19,333 ♪♪ 533 00:34:37,000 --> 00:34:40,166 ♪♪ 534 00:34:59,083 --> 00:35:00,542 (The music stops.) 535 00:35:00,667 --> 00:35:02,375 - Wow! Small world. 536 00:35:02,458 --> 00:35:06,333 - Yeah, especially when you're living right across the hall 537 00:35:06,417 --> 00:35:08,291 from someone. 538 00:35:08,375 --> 00:35:10,875 - Hey, you and Sadie want to go ice skating tonight? 539 00:35:10,959 --> 00:35:14,333 (Lily scoffing) - It's like 10:30, Mark. 540 00:35:14,417 --> 00:35:16,291 - How about dinner? 541 00:35:16,375 --> 00:35:19,417 - How about I go back up to my apartment 542 00:35:19,500 --> 00:35:21,542 and go to bed? 543 00:35:21,625 --> 00:35:24,875 ♪♪ - You're right. It's late. 544 00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:26,542 - Yeah. 545 00:35:27,667 --> 00:35:30,000 (sigh) - Nice job, Mark. 546 00:35:34,125 --> 00:35:36,041 (Christmas music playing) - Hey. Any trees 547 00:35:36,125 --> 00:35:37,750 that are, you know, on the small side? 548 00:35:37,875 --> 00:35:40,917 It's just for me. Thanks. 549 00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:44,583 - Wow! Now, that's what I call a Christmas tree. 550 00:35:44,667 --> 00:35:47,750 - (laughing): That's what I call way too big! 551 00:35:47,834 --> 00:35:51,041 And way too expensive. - No, come on, it's beautiful! 552 00:35:51,125 --> 00:35:53,125 Look at it! - Sadie, you and I couldn't 553 00:35:53,208 --> 00:35:56,625 even carry that tree home. - Ho! Ho! Ho! 554 00:35:58,333 --> 00:36:00,250 Now, what would it take for me to send you home 555 00:36:00,333 --> 00:36:02,750 with this lovely Douglas fir right here. 556 00:36:02,834 --> 00:36:05,333 This year's model has all the options you could ever want. 557 00:36:05,417 --> 00:36:07,417 - Yikes. 558 00:36:07,500 --> 00:36:09,750 - Are you following me? 559 00:36:09,834 --> 00:36:12,458 I mean, seriously what are the odds? 560 00:36:12,542 --> 00:36:15,625 - Hey, we need to find a tree. - Yeah, and a tree like this 561 00:36:15,750 --> 00:36:18,083 might really, you know, spruce up the place. 562 00:36:18,166 --> 00:36:20,458 - Ugh! - You're obviously 563 00:36:20,542 --> 00:36:22,750 pining for a tree. (Sadie giggling) 564 00:36:22,834 --> 00:36:25,375 Trying to branch out? - You need to stop now. 565 00:36:25,458 --> 00:36:27,959 - (Sadie): Yeah. - Trees like this don't just 566 00:36:28,041 --> 00:36:30,834 grow on trees, you know? - We'll take it. 567 00:36:33,500 --> 00:36:35,458 - Sold! 568 00:36:35,542 --> 00:36:37,458 - If you like, I can give you a hand, get it up to your place. 569 00:36:37,542 --> 00:36:40,291 - OK! - No thanks. 570 00:36:40,375 --> 00:36:44,417 - Unless of course, "tree" is a crowd? 571 00:36:45,583 --> 00:36:47,875 - Ah... OK, we almost 572 00:36:47,959 --> 00:36:49,834 made it! Oh, Sadie, 573 00:36:49,917 --> 00:36:52,208 good thing we didn't get that 15-foot tree. 574 00:36:52,291 --> 00:36:54,500 - Oh, come on, that would have been so much more awesome. 575 00:36:54,583 --> 00:36:56,250 - This one's going to be perfect. 576 00:36:56,375 --> 00:36:58,250 - Alright, where should we put it? 577 00:36:58,375 --> 00:37:00,667 - Sorry. - Alright, where's the stand? 578 00:37:00,750 --> 00:37:03,041 - I thought it was on there. 579 00:37:03,166 --> 00:37:04,375 - Nope. 580 00:37:04,500 --> 00:37:07,667 - Oh no. Really, guys? It must have fallen off. 581 00:37:07,750 --> 00:37:10,083 - I'm sorry, Sadie. 582 00:37:10,166 --> 00:37:12,083 Hey, we'll get another one. 583 00:37:12,166 --> 00:37:15,417 - OK. See you later, Mr. Anders. 584 00:37:15,500 --> 00:37:17,750 - See you, Sadie. 585 00:37:17,834 --> 00:37:20,583 - Thanks for your help. - Anytime. 586 00:37:20,709 --> 00:37:23,583 - Hey, is that...? 587 00:37:23,667 --> 00:37:25,583 So you were in the military? 588 00:37:25,667 --> 00:37:27,500 Because some of the other moms were talking 589 00:37:27,583 --> 00:37:30,500 today and-- - I had fun today. 590 00:37:30,583 --> 00:37:32,667 Good night, Lily. 591 00:37:36,583 --> 00:37:40,000 (piano music) 592 00:37:43,625 --> 00:37:46,000 (piano music playing) 593 00:37:49,208 --> 00:37:51,375 (The piano music stops.) - OK. OK, good. 594 00:37:51,458 --> 00:37:53,625 A little more plié in the spin around, 595 00:37:53,709 --> 00:37:55,917 but otherwise, this section's really improving. 596 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:58,542 I think the tempo is a little brisk. Just a moment. 597 00:37:58,625 --> 00:38:01,542 - When we're circling around, I really need more resistance 598 00:38:01,625 --> 00:38:03,500 or I'm gonna fall on my butt, and that will be embarrassing-- 599 00:38:03,583 --> 00:38:05,458 - Why do you keep trying to direct everybody?! 600 00:38:05,542 --> 00:38:08,458 - Uh, I was just suggesting. - It's not your job. 601 00:38:08,542 --> 00:38:10,792 You're not the director. - Stop being such a know-it-all! 602 00:38:12,667 --> 00:38:15,583 - Hey! How was it? 603 00:38:15,667 --> 00:38:17,458 (Sadie sighs.) Uh-oh! 604 00:38:17,542 --> 00:38:21,375 (indistinct chatter) I take it it didn't go so well? 605 00:38:21,458 --> 00:38:23,875 Sadie! What's wrong? - I was just trying 606 00:38:23,959 --> 00:38:25,875 to help another dancer with the choreography. 607 00:38:25,959 --> 00:38:28,125 - Wasn't that Mr. Anders' job? 608 00:38:28,208 --> 00:38:31,542 - Oh, great! So now you're on their side? Wow! 609 00:38:33,083 --> 00:38:34,709 - Sadie! 610 00:38:34,792 --> 00:38:36,750 You know that's not true. (knocking) 611 00:38:36,875 --> 00:38:39,375 (music of The Nutcracker) - Oh! Hey. 612 00:38:39,458 --> 00:38:42,542 - Hi. I was wondering... 613 00:38:42,667 --> 00:38:44,583 What's that awful smell? 614 00:38:44,709 --> 00:38:47,583 - Uh, I was just burning some popcorn. Come in. 615 00:38:47,667 --> 00:38:49,792 - Ah. - So to what do I owe 616 00:38:49,875 --> 00:38:53,542 the honour? - Uh... 617 00:38:53,667 --> 00:38:56,625 I'm worried about Sadie. 618 00:38:56,709 --> 00:39:00,208 Apparently, she's been giving some of the other kids advice, 619 00:39:00,291 --> 00:39:03,625 and, uh, it's not going so well. 620 00:39:03,709 --> 00:39:05,583 - Hey, I get attitude 621 00:39:05,709 --> 00:39:07,500 and I'm the director. 622 00:39:07,583 --> 00:39:09,542 - Do you think she's coming down with a case 623 00:39:09,625 --> 00:39:12,375 of the Clara complex? - Well, sure. 624 00:39:12,458 --> 00:39:14,375 She's 14. Her first big role at the company. 625 00:39:14,458 --> 00:39:17,709 - I guess her ego was bound to get a little out of control. 626 00:39:17,792 --> 00:39:22,291 - Might be helpful if you were around her in rehearsals. 627 00:39:22,375 --> 00:39:25,458 - You think that would help? - I do. And while you're there, 628 00:39:25,542 --> 00:39:28,166 I could really use help with this year's Sugar Plum Fairy. 629 00:39:28,250 --> 00:39:31,333 - What? - She's having some mechanical issues. 630 00:39:31,417 --> 00:39:34,625 - No. I... I'm not a dancer anymore. 631 00:39:34,709 --> 00:39:36,291 I haven't danced for a really, 632 00:39:36,375 --> 00:39:38,500 really long time. Why would she even listen to me? 633 00:39:38,583 --> 00:39:40,667 - Lily, I'm not asking you to dance, just give her 634 00:39:40,750 --> 00:39:43,291 some pointers. - I-I don't know, Mark. 635 00:39:43,375 --> 00:39:45,709 - What's the issue? Working with me? 636 00:39:45,792 --> 00:39:47,667 Working with another dancer? Getting involved 637 00:39:47,750 --> 00:39:50,709 in the whole ballet scene again? - Uh, D, all of the above. 638 00:39:50,834 --> 00:39:54,291 - OK, I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. - You're in way over your head? 639 00:39:54,375 --> 00:39:57,125 - No. You think I'm in over my head? 640 00:39:57,208 --> 00:39:59,166 - Well, if you're asking, I guess you must be. 641 00:39:59,250 --> 00:40:00,959 - I just like having you around, 642 00:40:01,041 --> 00:40:04,417 that's all. You've good energy. - Thanks, coach. 643 00:40:04,542 --> 00:40:07,375 - But since you think I'm in over my head, then you have to help me. 644 00:40:07,458 --> 00:40:09,417 - Oh, I "have" to help you? - Uh-huh. 645 00:40:09,500 --> 00:40:13,083 - Is that a rule? - It's a preference. 646 00:40:13,166 --> 00:40:15,875 (Lily sighing) - I know. 647 00:40:15,959 --> 00:40:19,041 I know, I was supposed to get a tree stand. 648 00:40:19,166 --> 00:40:21,250 - Why bother? It's not like we have any ornaments. 649 00:40:21,333 --> 00:40:24,166 - Hey! I'll make you a promise. 650 00:40:24,250 --> 00:40:26,709 By this time tomorrow, that tree will be 651 00:40:26,792 --> 00:40:30,458 standing on its own, and it will be lit up like a... 652 00:40:31,875 --> 00:40:33,709 Like a Christmas tree. 653 00:40:33,792 --> 00:40:37,417 (both laughing) 654 00:40:37,500 --> 00:40:40,583 (jingling bells) 655 00:40:40,667 --> 00:40:41,834 - It's the same problem. - Listen, I don't care 656 00:40:41,917 --> 00:40:43,875 what the problem is. It's personal. 657 00:40:43,959 --> 00:40:45,875 - No, you don't. 658 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:48,458 - Take a five and fix it. You hear me? 659 00:40:48,542 --> 00:40:50,959 - It's so simple. (indistinct chatter) 660 00:40:51,041 --> 00:40:52,792 - Sounds a little rough in there. 661 00:40:52,792 --> 00:40:55,750 - Well, when your lead dancers are also a couple on the rocks, 662 00:40:55,834 --> 00:40:58,208 it can provoke certain emotions. 663 00:40:58,333 --> 00:41:00,417 Today apparently, they're off again. 664 00:41:00,500 --> 00:41:03,291 - Sounds vaguely familiar. (Mark sighs.) 665 00:41:03,375 --> 00:41:05,500 - Listen, I'd love it if you could help her 666 00:41:05,583 --> 00:41:07,542 with the big lift. 667 00:41:07,625 --> 00:41:10,000 (Lily sighs.) 668 00:41:10,083 --> 00:41:13,375 - OK, but can we do it in the small studio? 669 00:41:13,458 --> 00:41:15,667 It's a little more private back there. 670 00:41:15,750 --> 00:41:19,375 - Yes. Thank you. 671 00:41:22,875 --> 00:41:25,417 (indistinct chatter) 672 00:41:27,000 --> 00:41:29,875 OK, gang, I've brought in 673 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,875 another set of eyes to help us with the big lift. 674 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,750 This is Lily Jamison. - Hi. 675 00:41:33,834 --> 00:41:36,917 - Aren't you Clara's mom? - Sadie. Her name is Sadie. 676 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:39,166 - Whatever. - I'm her aunt. 677 00:41:39,250 --> 00:41:41,750 - What is she doing here? - OK. Let's just show her 678 00:41:41,834 --> 00:41:44,417 what we've got, huh? Here we go. 679 00:41:45,875 --> 00:41:48,959 And... 680 00:41:49,083 --> 00:41:51,917 (Juliette grunts.) 681 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:54,000 What's going on here? - Uh, 682 00:41:54,125 --> 00:41:56,417 Juliette, I think you need to jump a little higher. 683 00:41:56,500 --> 00:41:58,417 - He could bend a little lower. - I still think you need 684 00:41:58,500 --> 00:42:01,375 to jump a little higher. I just don't want to see you get hurt. 685 00:42:01,458 --> 00:42:03,375 - Thank you. That makes the two of us. 686 00:42:03,458 --> 00:42:05,792 - OK, let's try this again, please. 687 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,792 Here we go. 688 00:42:09,875 --> 00:42:12,000 And... 689 00:42:12,083 --> 00:42:16,709 Hm! Ah! - Oh! Are you OK? 690 00:42:18,875 --> 00:42:21,083 - Juliette, wait! 691 00:42:21,166 --> 00:42:23,083 - I have been dancing with this company 692 00:42:23,166 --> 00:42:25,750 for seven years now; you really expect me 693 00:42:25,834 --> 00:42:27,792 to take instructions from some dance mom?! 694 00:42:27,875 --> 00:42:29,792 - Dance aunt actually. 695 00:42:29,875 --> 00:42:31,667 - For your information, Lily and I danced together 696 00:42:31,750 --> 00:42:33,750 at the New York Ballet. She's one of the most gifted 697 00:42:33,834 --> 00:42:36,792 dancers I've ever worked with. You should be grateful 698 00:42:36,875 --> 00:42:39,125 that someone of her calibre is willing to work with you. 699 00:42:39,250 --> 00:42:41,834 (Juliette sighs.) 700 00:42:43,959 --> 00:42:48,041 Uhhh, that just slipped out. I'm sorry. - I gotta get out of here. 701 00:42:48,125 --> 00:42:51,834 (indistinct chatter) - I'm coming with you. 702 00:42:53,083 --> 00:42:55,333 - I have something I have to do. 703 00:42:55,417 --> 00:42:58,917 - Hot date? - Yeah, with a tree stand. 704 00:43:04,917 --> 00:43:09,000 - It's all about personal taste. You got your bucket tree stand. 705 00:43:09,083 --> 00:43:11,834 You got your snowflake tree stand. 706 00:43:11,917 --> 00:43:14,041 You really don't care, do you? (Christmas music playing) 707 00:43:14,125 --> 00:43:15,834 - No. No, I do. I... 708 00:43:15,959 --> 00:43:19,917 I was just thinking something a little more basic. 709 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:22,792 Put a tree in it. It stands up. 710 00:43:22,875 --> 00:43:25,166 It's a tree stand. - (chuckling): OK. 711 00:43:25,291 --> 00:43:27,458 ♪♪ - And then when Sadie gets home 712 00:43:27,542 --> 00:43:30,125 from rehearsals, she'll be really happy. 713 00:43:30,208 --> 00:43:32,709 - And you get points for being a good aunt. 714 00:43:32,792 --> 00:43:34,542 - (man): Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! 715 00:43:34,625 --> 00:43:36,583 - (girl): Santa, I want a puppy for Christmas. 716 00:43:36,667 --> 00:43:39,709 - I remember. I used to beg my mom to take me see Santa 717 00:43:39,792 --> 00:43:42,000 and then as soon as I saw him, I'd freak out 718 00:43:42,083 --> 00:43:44,500 and wanna go home. - Ha! 719 00:43:44,583 --> 00:43:46,875 When I was a kid, I would show up to see Santa with a list 720 00:43:46,959 --> 00:43:49,917 and just hand it to him because I didn't trust his memory. 721 00:43:52,500 --> 00:43:54,917 I don't know what I'm gonna tell those other moms tomorrow. 722 00:43:55,000 --> 00:43:57,041 I was really trying to keep our relationship 723 00:43:57,125 --> 00:43:59,041 and my dancing in the past. 724 00:43:59,125 --> 00:44:01,000 - Yeah, I'm sorry about that. 725 00:44:01,083 --> 00:44:04,000 - No, it's... it's my fault really. 726 00:44:04,083 --> 00:44:05,917 I should have just been upfront about it. 727 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:08,166 (Christmas music playing) 728 00:44:08,250 --> 00:44:10,542 I guess I'll go with the snowflake. 729 00:44:12,667 --> 00:44:14,750 - Semper fi. 730 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:25,917 - Hi. 731 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:27,834 Sorry. 732 00:44:27,917 --> 00:44:30,208 Sadie's running late, she'll be down in three minutes. 733 00:44:30,291 --> 00:44:33,250 I have something to-- - I have something I wanted-- 734 00:44:33,375 --> 00:44:35,291 - Uh, is it OK if I go first? 735 00:44:35,417 --> 00:44:38,625 - Sure. - Yesterday, 736 00:44:38,750 --> 00:44:41,417 the whole thing with Juliette, I... 737 00:44:41,500 --> 00:44:44,166 I owe you an explanation. - No, you don't owe me anything. 738 00:44:44,250 --> 00:44:47,750 - No, I-I do. Um, 739 00:44:47,875 --> 00:44:49,583 Mark and I used to dance 740 00:44:49,667 --> 00:44:52,834 in New York, but it was a long time ago 741 00:44:52,959 --> 00:44:55,458 and it's just something I don't talk about anymore. 742 00:44:55,583 --> 00:44:57,917 - The thing is that Sharon found this old photo online 743 00:44:58,041 --> 00:44:59,917 of you and Mark from back then, 744 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:02,875 and pretty clear you guys were more than just dance partners. 745 00:45:04,834 --> 00:45:06,208 - We were. 746 00:45:06,291 --> 00:45:09,458 - The problem is now she's telling everyone that Sadie got 747 00:45:09,583 --> 00:45:11,750 the role of Clara because you and Mark used to date. 748 00:45:11,834 --> 00:45:13,500 - What?! 749 00:45:13,583 --> 00:45:16,500 - No, listen, I know that Sadie absolutely deserves 750 00:45:16,583 --> 00:45:19,291 to be Clara. I mean, I've seen the girl dance. 751 00:45:19,375 --> 00:45:21,500 I just wanted you to know what everyone was saying. 752 00:45:21,583 --> 00:45:25,000 - I don't understand. Did I do something to offend Sharon? 753 00:45:25,125 --> 00:45:27,667 - There was a lot of talk last year 754 00:45:27,750 --> 00:45:29,709 that Sharon's daughter would be cast as Clara, 755 00:45:29,792 --> 00:45:32,709 but Mark really wanted to stick with the guest-dancer tradition, 756 00:45:32,792 --> 00:45:34,542 and so... 757 00:45:36,083 --> 00:45:38,041 Sorry. 758 00:45:38,125 --> 00:45:39,959 - I'm ready. 759 00:45:40,041 --> 00:45:43,125 - Thank you. (music of Silent Night playing) 760 00:45:48,083 --> 00:45:49,375 (door chime) 761 00:45:49,500 --> 00:45:51,750 - Hey. What's going on? Are you OK? 762 00:45:51,834 --> 00:45:55,625 - People are saying the only reason Sadie got the role was because you and I used to date. 763 00:45:55,709 --> 00:45:58,542 - What?! We chose Sadie because she was the best. 764 00:45:58,625 --> 00:46:01,125 - So you promise, having her in this production 765 00:46:01,208 --> 00:46:03,583 has nothing to do with me? 766 00:46:03,667 --> 00:46:05,834 - I'm not gonna tell you that seeing you again isn't nice, 767 00:46:05,917 --> 00:46:08,041 but honestly, if I had known Sadie was your niece, 768 00:46:08,125 --> 00:46:10,000 I probably wouldn't have chosen her 769 00:46:10,125 --> 00:46:11,917 because of what happened to us in New York. 770 00:46:12,000 --> 00:46:13,875 - You mean, what you did to us in New York. 771 00:46:13,959 --> 00:46:16,291 - I didn't mean to do anything, but love you, 772 00:46:16,417 --> 00:46:19,417 to watch out for you. 773 00:46:19,500 --> 00:46:22,041 Lily, I thought I was doing the right thing. 774 00:46:22,125 --> 00:46:23,875 I believed in my heart 775 00:46:23,959 --> 00:46:25,875 that you should go home to your family. 776 00:46:25,959 --> 00:46:28,375 - Well, that wasn't your decision to make. 777 00:46:30,458 --> 00:46:33,709 You have no idea how badly you hurt me. 778 00:46:33,792 --> 00:46:37,250 You think you were the only one who was hurt, whose life was changed? 779 00:46:37,333 --> 00:46:40,875 - My sister died. I wanted to dance. 780 00:46:40,959 --> 00:46:43,291 That was my choice, 781 00:46:43,375 --> 00:46:46,083 no matter how crazy you thought it might seem. 782 00:46:46,166 --> 00:46:48,375 (gentle music) 783 00:46:50,625 --> 00:46:52,500 - I know how important it was for you 784 00:46:52,583 --> 00:46:54,667 to dance that night. 785 00:46:54,792 --> 00:46:57,750 And I know whatever I decided might hurt you, 786 00:46:57,834 --> 00:46:59,875 might hurt us, 787 00:47:01,542 --> 00:47:05,083 And you were in so much pain and so vulnerable. 788 00:47:05,166 --> 00:47:07,625 It was an impossible situation. 789 00:47:09,291 --> 00:47:12,333 I've been struggling with this forever. 790 00:47:14,166 --> 00:47:16,083 You're right, 791 00:47:16,208 --> 00:47:18,291 I should have fought for you. 792 00:47:19,709 --> 00:47:23,291 Your choice should have been my choice. 793 00:47:33,041 --> 00:47:36,125 - Yesterday, when you were working with Juliette... 794 00:47:37,959 --> 00:47:40,375 (Lily sniffling) ...she could have hurt herself. 795 00:47:40,458 --> 00:47:42,750 She almost did. She was so upset. 796 00:47:46,208 --> 00:47:48,375 That could have been me. 797 00:47:50,166 --> 00:47:51,959 I couldn't see it eight years ago, 798 00:47:52,083 --> 00:47:54,417 but yesterday, for the first time... 799 00:47:57,458 --> 00:47:59,458 ...I know you were protecting me. 800 00:47:59,542 --> 00:48:03,083 You shouldn't be the one that's sorry. I'm sorry. 801 00:48:05,291 --> 00:48:07,375 (cell phone dinging) 802 00:48:09,166 --> 00:48:11,166 (cell phone dinging) 803 00:48:11,250 --> 00:48:13,166 (chuckling and sniffling) 804 00:48:13,250 --> 00:48:16,083 Oh! You should get that. 805 00:48:19,291 --> 00:48:21,500 (Lily chuckling) 806 00:48:26,834 --> 00:48:29,166 - Juliette just quit the company. 807 00:48:29,250 --> 00:48:32,166 - Oh no! - Yeah, I mean, 808 00:48:32,250 --> 00:48:34,083 Suzanne's her understudy, 809 00:48:34,166 --> 00:48:37,166 but she's got to get up to speed right away. 810 00:48:38,875 --> 00:48:41,125 I could probably do it with a little help. 811 00:48:41,208 --> 00:48:44,291 - 'Cause that went so well the first time. 812 00:48:44,417 --> 00:48:47,000 (both chuckling) 813 00:48:51,458 --> 00:48:54,208 - Thank you. 814 00:48:54,291 --> 00:48:56,166 (soft Christmas music playing) 815 00:48:56,250 --> 00:48:58,625 - The other kids are so mean. 816 00:48:58,750 --> 00:49:00,917 - I know it can be really competitive. 817 00:49:01,000 --> 00:49:02,583 - You think? 818 00:49:02,667 --> 00:49:06,125 - Sometimes, it feels a little cruel, doesn't it? 819 00:49:06,208 --> 00:49:08,208 - Yeah. 820 00:49:08,291 --> 00:49:10,208 They're saying I only got the part of Clara 821 00:49:10,291 --> 00:49:12,166 because you and Mr. Anders used to date. 822 00:49:12,250 --> 00:49:14,500 - You heard that? 823 00:49:16,291 --> 00:49:19,583 (Lily sighing) 824 00:49:19,667 --> 00:49:22,083 - I just want them to know that I'm a good dancer. 825 00:49:22,166 --> 00:49:24,250 - Oh, Sadie, sweetie, 826 00:49:24,333 --> 00:49:26,625 I'm so sorry. 827 00:49:26,709 --> 00:49:29,792 No. This is a professional dance company; 828 00:49:29,875 --> 00:49:32,792 you only dance if you deserve to be there, 829 00:49:32,875 --> 00:49:35,041 like you. 830 00:49:35,125 --> 00:49:38,750 You just do your best, and they'll know you belong. 831 00:49:38,834 --> 00:49:41,208 - I guess. 832 00:49:42,458 --> 00:49:44,250 - You know what your mom used to say to me? 833 00:49:44,333 --> 00:49:47,458 - What? (gentle guitar music) 834 00:49:47,542 --> 00:49:50,375 - "One plié at a time." 835 00:49:53,500 --> 00:49:57,333 Can you do that? - I can try. 836 00:49:58,875 --> 00:50:00,834 - Good. 837 00:50:00,917 --> 00:50:03,750 - Do you ever wish that you haven't given up dance? 838 00:50:09,208 --> 00:50:10,834 - Every now and then, 839 00:50:10,959 --> 00:50:13,792 but everything happens for a reason. 840 00:50:13,875 --> 00:50:17,500 And if I'd stayed in New York, 841 00:50:17,583 --> 00:50:20,041 then I couldn't have raised you. 842 00:50:21,667 --> 00:50:24,291 - I love you, Aunt Lily. - Oh, 843 00:50:24,375 --> 00:50:27,458 I'm pretty crazy about you too. 844 00:50:27,542 --> 00:50:29,417 Alright. Let's decorate. - OK. 845 00:50:34,917 --> 00:50:37,709 (Mark clapping twice) - Alright. Listen up, guys. 846 00:50:37,792 --> 00:50:40,667 I have some good news and I have... 847 00:50:40,750 --> 00:50:42,667 Let me rephrase that. 848 00:50:42,750 --> 00:50:45,125 I have some news and I have some other news. 849 00:50:45,208 --> 00:50:46,166 - What's the news?! 850 00:50:46,250 --> 00:50:47,667 (laughing) 851 00:50:47,750 --> 00:50:49,667 - Juliette has left the company. 852 00:50:49,750 --> 00:50:51,500 - Wait, did you know about that? 853 00:50:51,583 --> 00:50:54,333 - The good news is that Suzanne Tyler will be 854 00:50:54,417 --> 00:50:56,583 getting a well-deserved opportunity to shine 855 00:50:56,583 --> 00:50:59,959 as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Let's hear it for Suzanne, come on! 856 00:51:02,417 --> 00:51:04,542 (piano music playing) 857 00:51:12,041 --> 00:51:14,417 - Must be nice to get an all-expense-paid trip 858 00:51:14,500 --> 00:51:16,333 to the big city. - That's what happens 859 00:51:16,417 --> 00:51:19,709 when your mom dates the director. - Ahem! 860 00:51:19,792 --> 00:51:21,333 Either of you two compete at the Regionals? 861 00:51:21,417 --> 00:51:23,625 - I did. - And? 862 00:51:23,709 --> 00:51:26,291 - I had a sinus infection that weekend. 863 00:51:26,375 --> 00:51:29,500 - Sadie won the Regionals. First place. 864 00:51:29,583 --> 00:51:32,333 Just thought you should know. 865 00:51:32,417 --> 00:51:34,375 - I like your turns. 866 00:51:34,458 --> 00:51:36,458 - Thanks. - Nice job. 867 00:51:36,542 --> 00:51:38,375 - Not a bad day after all. 868 00:51:38,458 --> 00:51:40,458 - Yeah, I saw how you handled things with Sadie 869 00:51:40,583 --> 00:51:42,917 and the other kids. You were good. 870 00:51:43,000 --> 00:51:45,041 - Well, there's one thing I'm really not good at. 871 00:51:45,125 --> 00:51:47,625 Christmas shopping. - I'm great at it. 872 00:51:47,709 --> 00:51:49,375 - That's what I thought. How would you guys like 873 00:51:49,458 --> 00:51:51,375 to do me a favour and show me how the pros shop? 874 00:51:51,458 --> 00:51:54,333 - Sure! - It's a date. 875 00:51:54,417 --> 00:51:56,208 - It's not a date. 876 00:51:56,291 --> 00:51:58,125 (Sadie laughing) - ♪ Deck the halls ♪ 877 00:51:58,208 --> 00:52:02,375 ♪ With boughs of holly Falalalala lala lala ♪ 878 00:52:02,458 --> 00:52:05,583 ♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪ - Christmas carollers, guys! 879 00:52:05,583 --> 00:52:08,834 Can we please sing? - Trust me, nobody wants to hear me singing. 880 00:52:08,959 --> 00:52:11,250 - Haha! I'm still thawing out, you go ahead. 881 00:52:11,333 --> 00:52:14,041 - (Sadie): Fine! - ♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪ 882 00:52:14,125 --> 00:52:16,709 ♪ Falala lalala la la la ♪ 883 00:52:16,792 --> 00:52:20,834 - She's good. - ♪ Troll the ancient Yuletide carol ♪ 884 00:52:20,959 --> 00:52:24,166 - ♪ Falalalala lala lala ♪ 885 00:52:24,291 --> 00:52:28,583 ♪ See the blazing yule before us ♪ 886 00:52:28,667 --> 00:52:30,542 ♪ Falalalala lala lala ♪ (Mark laughing) 887 00:52:30,625 --> 00:52:32,583 - What? 888 00:52:32,667 --> 00:52:34,417 - Hold still. Hold still. 889 00:52:34,500 --> 00:52:39,041 - ♪ Falalalala lala lala ♪ - Oh, my goodness. 890 00:52:39,125 --> 00:52:42,375 - ♪ Follow me in merry measure ♪ - There. 891 00:52:42,458 --> 00:52:45,500 - ♪ Falala lalala lalala ♪ 892 00:52:45,583 --> 00:52:50,917 ♪ While I tell of Yuletide treasure, falalala ♪ 893 00:52:56,542 --> 00:52:58,250 - Was it better? 894 00:52:58,333 --> 00:53:01,458 - What do you think? - I-I still think 895 00:53:01,542 --> 00:53:04,333 you need to bring your spot upstage a little sooner. 896 00:53:04,417 --> 00:53:06,208 - OK. - Yeah. Good. 897 00:53:06,291 --> 00:53:10,125 Keep working on that, please. Thank you, Lily. 898 00:53:11,625 --> 00:53:13,917 - Alright, so we'll... 899 00:53:18,667 --> 00:53:21,750 (piano music) 900 00:53:30,959 --> 00:53:33,709 - ♪ The sky opens wide ♪ 901 00:53:33,792 --> 00:53:37,000 ♪ You close your eyes ♪ 902 00:53:37,083 --> 00:53:40,250 ♪ And no one can find you ♪ 903 00:53:41,959 --> 00:53:45,208 ♪ But still it begins ♪ 904 00:53:45,291 --> 00:53:46,959 ♪ And so it is ♪ 905 00:53:47,041 --> 00:53:52,333 ♪ Your eyes can't hide you ♪ 906 00:53:52,417 --> 00:53:55,166 ♪ You build those castles in the sand ♪ 907 00:53:55,291 --> 00:53:58,500 ♪ And hope with everything you have ♪ 908 00:53:58,583 --> 00:54:01,375 ♪ The wind is calm tonight ♪ 909 00:54:03,583 --> 00:54:06,500 ♪ Looking for answers in the dark ♪ 910 00:54:06,625 --> 00:54:09,500 ♪ You're searching endless works of art ♪ 911 00:54:09,625 --> 00:54:13,959 ♪ To find life inside of them ♪ 912 00:54:14,041 --> 00:54:18,917 ♪ Oh, to find light inside of them ♪ 913 00:54:21,208 --> 00:54:24,250 ♪ The flying gets harder ♪ 914 00:54:24,333 --> 00:54:26,959 ♪ As you fall ♪ 915 00:54:27,041 --> 00:54:32,417 ♪ Gravity holds no weight at all ♪ 916 00:54:32,500 --> 00:54:34,917 ♪ Flying gets harder ♪ 917 00:54:35,000 --> 00:54:38,000 ♪ As you fall ♪ 918 00:54:38,083 --> 00:54:43,417 ♪ Gravity holds no weight at all ♪ 919 00:54:43,500 --> 00:54:49,542 ♪ When help eludes you, call on love ♪ 920 00:54:49,625 --> 00:54:51,667 ♪ Oh oh well ♪ 921 00:54:51,792 --> 00:54:54,792 ♪♪ 922 00:54:54,917 --> 00:54:57,375 ♪ Above the road ♪ 923 00:54:57,458 --> 00:55:00,625 ♪ Hold me aloft ♪ 924 00:55:00,709 --> 00:55:04,750 ♪ Yeah ♪♪ 925 00:55:04,875 --> 00:55:06,625 - Ah! Ah! 926 00:55:06,709 --> 00:55:10,250 Argh! Cramp, cramp, cramp, cramp. Cramp. 927 00:55:10,333 --> 00:55:13,125 Ugh! Argh! 928 00:55:13,208 --> 00:55:15,333 (Mark exhaling forcefully) 929 00:55:15,417 --> 00:55:17,583 Just keep the energy under your arms. 930 00:55:17,667 --> 00:55:19,583 There you go. Nice. - Thank you. 931 00:55:19,667 --> 00:55:21,959 (indistinct chatter) 932 00:55:26,667 --> 00:55:29,667 - Hey. - Hey. 933 00:55:29,792 --> 00:55:32,750 - How did it go? - Went well, thanks. 934 00:55:36,959 --> 00:55:39,542 - So, is that just something 935 00:55:39,625 --> 00:55:41,458 you don't talk about? 936 00:55:41,542 --> 00:55:43,417 - I can give you my rank, name and serial number. 937 00:55:43,500 --> 00:55:45,583 Anything more, you'll have to buy me a drink. 938 00:55:45,667 --> 00:55:49,166 (snigger) 939 00:55:49,250 --> 00:55:51,667 - Well, Sadie is going to the movies 940 00:55:51,750 --> 00:55:53,625 with the other girls, so... 941 00:55:53,709 --> 00:55:55,583 (smooth jazz version of Silent Night) 942 00:55:55,667 --> 00:55:58,000 ...I guess I could do that. 943 00:55:59,709 --> 00:56:01,375 (indistinct chatter) 944 00:56:02,417 --> 00:56:04,583 - When you left New York, I was hurting. 945 00:56:04,667 --> 00:56:06,625 I needed change. 946 00:56:06,709 --> 00:56:08,625 I wasn't sure what to do. 947 00:56:08,709 --> 00:56:10,667 My family's military history, 948 00:56:10,750 --> 00:56:12,417 knowing what was going on overseas; 949 00:56:12,500 --> 00:56:14,583 enlisting just felt like the right thing for me. 950 00:56:14,709 --> 00:56:16,625 - That was a big change. 951 00:56:16,709 --> 00:56:18,834 - Yeah. It was rough. 952 00:56:20,959 --> 00:56:23,083 I lost some friends. 953 00:56:23,166 --> 00:56:26,667 And that's why I don't talk about it. 954 00:56:26,750 --> 00:56:29,375 - So sorry. 955 00:56:31,083 --> 00:56:34,417 Must have been hard coming home. 956 00:56:34,500 --> 00:56:36,125 - Felt disconnected. 957 00:56:36,208 --> 00:56:37,959 For the first time, I began to regret 958 00:56:38,041 --> 00:56:39,875 I had lost my chance to dance. 959 00:56:39,959 --> 00:56:43,291 - So how did you end up here? 960 00:56:43,375 --> 00:56:46,166 - Dance is really the only thing I know. 961 00:56:46,291 --> 00:56:48,583 - But you're not dancing. 962 00:56:48,667 --> 00:56:50,166 - Yeah. 963 00:56:50,250 --> 00:56:53,792 Directing just sort of came naturally. 964 00:56:53,875 --> 00:56:57,125 I guess I got used to bossing people around in the service. 965 00:56:57,208 --> 00:56:59,000 - So what were you? Like an officer 966 00:56:59,083 --> 00:57:02,750 or something? - I was a gunnery sergeant. 967 00:57:02,875 --> 00:57:05,583 - Oh! 968 00:57:05,667 --> 00:57:08,959 Well, Gunnery Sergeant Anders... 969 00:57:11,375 --> 00:57:13,250 ...how would you like to come over to our place 970 00:57:13,333 --> 00:57:15,625 for Christmas dinner after the show? 971 00:57:17,417 --> 00:57:20,834 I mean, since we're across the hall and all. 972 00:57:22,792 --> 00:57:24,667 - I'll be there. 973 00:57:24,750 --> 00:57:26,750 - ♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪ 974 00:57:26,834 --> 00:57:29,500 ♪ Falalala lala lala ♪ 975 00:57:29,583 --> 00:57:32,709 What? - What's going on with you? 976 00:57:32,792 --> 00:57:35,625 - Nothing. What? I'm just feeling good. 977 00:57:35,709 --> 00:57:37,166 - OK. 978 00:57:37,250 --> 00:57:39,500 - I had a good night's sleep. 979 00:57:39,583 --> 00:57:41,417 - Just a good night's sleep? Really? 980 00:57:41,500 --> 00:57:44,583 - Uh-huh. - Nothing else going on? 981 00:57:44,667 --> 00:57:46,542 Nothing else with a guy who maybe you knew 982 00:57:46,625 --> 00:57:48,709 a long time ago and had a--? - OK, 983 00:57:48,792 --> 00:57:50,834 knock it off, wise guy. 984 00:57:50,917 --> 00:57:52,834 I'll see you after rehearsal. 985 00:57:52,917 --> 00:57:55,083 - Bye. - (chuckling): Bye. 986 00:57:55,166 --> 00:57:56,917 - (woman): Hi. - (Sadie): Hi. 987 00:57:57,000 --> 00:58:00,333 - Hi there. - Hi. 988 00:58:00,417 --> 00:58:02,709 - Look. Maybe it was wishful thinking 989 00:58:02,792 --> 00:58:05,458 that I could keep my relationship with Mark a secret, 990 00:58:05,542 --> 00:58:08,333 But this idea that Sadie got the role of Clara 991 00:58:08,417 --> 00:58:10,875 because of that relationship is just hurtful. 992 00:58:10,959 --> 00:58:14,583 Especially to Sadie. 993 00:58:14,667 --> 00:58:16,333 - I'm sorry. 994 00:58:16,417 --> 00:58:19,125 - I hope so. Because it really needs to s-- 995 00:58:19,208 --> 00:58:22,000 (siren wailing) Uh-oh. 996 00:58:44,166 --> 00:58:46,041 - You're kidding, right? 997 00:58:46,125 --> 00:58:48,041 - I don't have anyone else, Lily. 998 00:58:48,041 --> 00:58:51,917 - I can't just step into a lead role cold. You know it doesn't work that way. 999 00:58:52,000 --> 00:58:53,792 - If you don't dance the Sugar Plum, there's no show. 1000 00:58:53,875 --> 00:58:56,709 - I don't want to embarrass myself. Or the company. 1001 00:58:56,792 --> 00:58:59,208 - I'll work with you. - That's great, but you're not 1002 00:58:59,291 --> 00:59:00,959 putting on pointe shoes for the first time in eight years. 1003 00:59:01,041 --> 00:59:04,792 - You can do this. I wouldn't ask you if I didn't know you could do it. 1004 00:59:04,875 --> 00:59:06,917 - OK. I love that you're so sure, but if I'm going 1005 00:59:06,917 --> 00:59:09,959 to be up on that stage, it's important that I'm sure. 1006 00:59:10,041 --> 00:59:12,041 - What's going on? 1007 00:59:12,125 --> 00:59:14,834 - Mark's asking me to dance the Sugar Plum Fairy. 1008 00:59:14,917 --> 00:59:18,125 (giggling) - Oh. Wait. This is for real? 1009 00:59:18,208 --> 00:59:20,500 - Yeah! It's for real. 1010 00:59:22,625 --> 00:59:24,291 What? 1011 00:59:24,375 --> 00:59:26,959 - If you don't do it, you'll never know what might have been. 1012 00:59:29,333 --> 00:59:31,917 - Yes! 1013 00:59:39,959 --> 00:59:43,166 - It's beautiful. 1014 00:59:43,250 --> 00:59:45,583 - We have it all to ourselves until opening night. 1015 00:59:45,667 --> 00:59:48,500 (she sighs) Feel free to embarrass yourself. 1016 00:59:55,709 --> 00:59:59,041 - I haven't felt butterflies like this in a long time. 1017 01:00:01,166 --> 01:00:03,500 - It's magical in here, isn't it? 1018 01:00:05,208 --> 01:00:07,500 - I miss the feeling. 1019 01:00:10,000 --> 01:00:12,709 - Well. Wanna mark through the pas? 1020 01:00:15,583 --> 01:00:17,875 - Let's do it. 1021 01:00:42,000 --> 01:00:43,917 Well, this is awkward. 1022 01:00:44,000 --> 01:00:47,291 - Why? It's only been eight years. 1023 01:00:50,000 --> 01:00:52,792 - Shall we start from the top? - Yeah. 1024 01:00:52,875 --> 01:00:56,125 - OK. 1025 01:01:03,375 --> 01:01:06,500 (tender piano music) 1026 01:01:12,875 --> 01:01:15,875 (makes whooshing noise) And a million pirouettes. 1027 01:01:15,959 --> 01:01:18,375 - Nice. 1028 01:01:20,000 --> 01:01:21,875 - Ow! Ow! 1029 01:01:21,959 --> 01:01:24,208 - Did I hit you?! - Yeah. 1030 01:01:24,333 --> 01:01:26,208 - Are you OK? - Oh, it's fine. 1031 01:01:26,291 --> 01:01:28,208 - I'm totally fired. 1032 01:01:28,333 --> 01:01:31,375 - It wasn't your fault. 1033 01:01:31,458 --> 01:01:34,625 Umm... Let's try the diagonal. 1034 01:01:44,041 --> 01:01:46,875 (gentle music speeds up and orchestra comes in) 1035 01:01:57,417 --> 01:02:00,458 (emotional music) 1036 01:02:17,875 --> 01:02:19,792 - If I didn't know any better, I'd think you've been dancing 1037 01:02:19,875 --> 01:02:22,375 alone every night in the gym around 11. 1038 01:02:22,458 --> 01:02:24,875 (scoffing) - And if I didn't know 1039 01:02:24,959 --> 01:02:28,417 any better, I'd think you'd been spying on me! 1040 01:02:28,500 --> 01:02:30,834 - You know, there are dancers who would pay a lot of money 1041 01:02:30,959 --> 01:02:33,166 to have you coach them. - Yeah. I don't think 1042 01:02:33,250 --> 01:02:35,625 any of them live in Marietta, Georgia. 1043 01:02:35,709 --> 01:02:37,625 - I'm not saying you should do it in Georgia. 1044 01:02:37,709 --> 01:02:41,667 - Oh. Tennessee? - Hmmm. A little further north. 1045 01:02:41,750 --> 01:02:45,041 - Kentucky? - Higher. 1046 01:02:45,125 --> 01:02:47,875 - Oh, I know. Maryland. - Uh-huh. 1047 01:02:52,125 --> 01:02:54,041 - I can't even think about that right now. 1048 01:02:54,125 --> 01:02:56,875 I just need to get through Saturday night and... 1049 01:02:59,125 --> 01:03:01,875 - What's wrong? 1050 01:03:01,959 --> 01:03:04,166 - I mean, it's one thing to rehearse Sugar Plum... 1051 01:03:04,250 --> 01:03:07,542 It's a whole other thing to perform in front of 1052 01:03:07,667 --> 01:03:10,917 an actual live audience. That's... 1053 01:03:11,000 --> 01:03:13,250 a little scary. 1054 01:03:16,041 --> 01:03:18,709 - Hold that thought. - Where are you going? 1055 01:03:18,792 --> 01:03:22,041 - Hey. Can you guys turn it up a little bit? 1056 01:03:22,125 --> 01:03:24,625 - What are you doing? - Come on! What do you say? 1057 01:03:24,709 --> 01:03:27,166 (Latin music) - No! 1058 01:03:27,250 --> 01:03:29,417 - Come on. Come join me. - Right here? 1059 01:03:29,500 --> 01:03:33,083 - Yeah! - Oh... OK... 1060 01:03:33,166 --> 01:03:35,667 - Get those hips working. 1061 01:03:35,750 --> 01:03:39,083 Now we're talking. 1062 01:03:39,166 --> 01:03:42,083 That's not so bad. 1063 01:03:47,792 --> 01:03:50,750 (crowd exclaiming) 1064 01:04:10,250 --> 01:04:12,917 You're a natural! 1065 01:04:24,125 --> 01:04:26,625 Yeah! 1066 01:04:38,625 --> 01:04:41,250 (crowd clapping and cheering) 1067 01:04:43,542 --> 01:04:46,166 Stage fright, huh? 1068 01:04:48,250 --> 01:04:50,166 Let's go from the développé. 1069 01:04:50,250 --> 01:04:52,333 - Alright. 1070 01:04:59,959 --> 01:05:02,166 - Not like that. 1071 01:05:02,250 --> 01:05:03,959 - Mark's the director, Darren. 1072 01:05:04,041 --> 01:05:07,750 - Make sure you're far enough from him that you can get 1073 01:05:07,834 --> 01:05:10,166 that nice bend in your back. Last time. 1074 01:05:19,041 --> 01:05:21,417 - Is that what you're gonna do? - Well, if you're gonna hold me 1075 01:05:21,500 --> 01:05:23,959 like that, I think I have to. - Alright. 1076 01:05:24,041 --> 01:05:27,834 Let's leave this for now, move on to the next section. 1077 01:05:30,875 --> 01:05:32,834 - This production is falling apart. 1078 01:05:32,917 --> 01:05:35,000 I'm going to speak to the board about having him replaced 1079 01:05:35,083 --> 01:05:37,166 after it's over. - Hold on a second. No, 1080 01:05:37,250 --> 01:05:40,208 the production is not falling apart. And Mark is actually 1081 01:05:40,291 --> 01:05:42,750 the only one who's keeping this thing going. 1082 01:05:42,834 --> 01:05:45,166 - First, her niece gets the role of Clara, 1083 01:05:45,250 --> 01:05:47,500 and now Lily as the Sugar Plum Fairy? 1084 01:05:47,583 --> 01:05:50,667 I'm sorry. I'm not buying it! 1085 01:05:57,875 --> 01:06:01,875 - I know! I'm pinching myself that Sadie and I get to dance on the same stage together. 1086 01:06:02,000 --> 01:06:04,250 - And Mark? - [He's changed, Mom.] 1087 01:06:04,333 --> 01:06:07,250 And yet, he hasn't changed at all. You know what I mean? 1088 01:06:07,333 --> 01:06:09,750 - Well, it sounds like maybe you've changed a little, too. 1089 01:06:09,834 --> 01:06:13,125 - Maybe. It's been the strangest few days. 1090 01:06:13,208 --> 01:06:15,500 But in a good way. 1091 01:06:15,583 --> 01:06:18,250 - Sounds great. Now, aren't you glad 1092 01:06:18,375 --> 01:06:21,250 you listened to your wise old mother for a change? 1093 01:06:21,333 --> 01:06:23,417 - Yes, Momma. - [So,] 1094 01:06:23,500 --> 01:06:25,959 [when are you seeing Mark next?] 1095 01:06:26,041 --> 01:06:28,709 - I asked him to Christmas dinner to our place. 1096 01:06:28,792 --> 01:06:31,500 I was thinking I'd make my holiday shepherd's pie. 1097 01:06:31,583 --> 01:06:34,750 - Only if you're trying to get rid of him. 1098 01:06:48,333 --> 01:06:51,417 - What's going on? 1099 01:06:51,500 --> 01:06:53,625 - No one told you? - Told me what? 1100 01:06:53,709 --> 01:06:55,792 - I forgave Mark for his temporary lack of judgement, 1101 01:06:55,875 --> 01:06:58,375 and came back to do the show. - You forgave Mark. 1102 01:06:58,458 --> 01:07:00,542 - You didn't really think Mark would choose you over me 1103 01:07:00,667 --> 01:07:02,959 as Sugar Plum? 1104 01:07:12,625 --> 01:07:14,875 - Hey! Where are you going? 1105 01:07:14,959 --> 01:07:17,041 - I can't believe you did this to me again. 1106 01:07:17,166 --> 01:07:20,000 - What are you talking about? - I trusted you. 1107 01:07:20,083 --> 01:07:22,125 - Lily, wait! 1108 01:07:22,208 --> 01:07:24,959 What happened? 1109 01:07:32,417 --> 01:07:35,083 Juliette?! - Hey Mark! I called Juliette last night-- 1110 01:07:35,166 --> 01:07:38,291 - Hold on. What are you doing here? - You were right. I overreacted. 1111 01:07:38,375 --> 01:07:42,041 But the good news is, I'm back! - No. You don't get to walk out 1112 01:07:42,125 --> 01:07:44,333 on everybody then stroll back in the day before the show. 1113 01:07:44,417 --> 01:07:47,166 You need to leave. Now. - Hold on, Mark-- - Not now, Darren. 1114 01:07:47,250 --> 01:07:49,834 - You quit the company, and you've been replaced. - Wait a second-- 1115 01:07:49,917 --> 01:07:52,959 - Darren! I'm not asking for your opinion! 1116 01:07:53,041 --> 01:07:56,625 - OK, how about this? She goes, I go. 1117 01:08:15,417 --> 01:08:18,000 (knocking) 1118 01:08:21,625 --> 01:08:24,959 - Lily! (knocking) 1119 01:08:34,375 --> 01:08:36,542 (cell phone rings) 1120 01:09:03,375 --> 01:09:06,417 Aren't you that dancer from Marietta, Georgia? 1121 01:09:06,542 --> 01:09:08,417 - What are you doing here? 1122 01:09:08,542 --> 01:09:10,500 - I've been looking everywhere. I need to explain something-- 1123 01:09:10,583 --> 01:09:12,750 - Mark, listen. I can't go through this. 1124 01:09:12,834 --> 01:09:16,125 - I fired Juliette. - What? 1125 01:09:16,208 --> 01:09:18,250 - Truth is, I never hired her back. I don't know why 1126 01:09:18,375 --> 01:09:21,041 she thought she could just walk back in like that. 1127 01:09:23,458 --> 01:09:25,125 - Wow. I really thought-- 1128 01:09:25,208 --> 01:09:29,291 - You thought I was pulling the rug out again. I get it. 1129 01:09:29,375 --> 01:09:31,417 This time, I'm not letting you walk away. 1130 01:09:31,500 --> 01:09:34,792 Not from the show and not from me. 1131 01:09:34,875 --> 01:09:37,041 Look, I can't change the past, 1132 01:09:37,125 --> 01:09:40,125 but I can offer you a future here together. 1133 01:09:42,041 --> 01:09:44,333 - What are you saying? - I'm saying most people only 1134 01:09:44,417 --> 01:09:48,250 get one chance, but we're getting two. Let's get it right! 1135 01:09:48,333 --> 01:09:52,291 - But my life's back in Georgia. - Your life is here. 1136 01:09:54,000 --> 01:09:56,166 Lily, we both know you should be back in ballet. 1137 01:09:56,250 --> 01:09:59,875 Dancing, teaching, doing what you love... 1138 01:10:02,291 --> 01:10:04,667 Come on. This is the city of love. 1139 01:10:04,750 --> 01:10:08,166 - Actually, that's Paris. Philly's the city 1140 01:10:08,250 --> 01:10:10,458 of brotherly love. It's a little bit different. 1141 01:10:10,542 --> 01:10:14,458 - Whatever. 1142 01:10:14,542 --> 01:10:17,041 So, what do you say? 1143 01:10:20,333 --> 01:10:23,041 - I say we get through opening night 1144 01:10:23,125 --> 01:10:26,458 before we make any crazy plans. 1145 01:10:26,542 --> 01:10:28,458 - Yeah. 1146 01:10:28,542 --> 01:10:31,792 About opening night... When I fired Juliette, 1147 01:10:31,875 --> 01:10:33,875 Darren left with her. So, 1148 01:10:33,959 --> 01:10:36,250 we've lost our prince as well. 1149 01:10:36,375 --> 01:10:39,375 - What? - Yeah. If I cancel the show, 1150 01:10:39,458 --> 01:10:42,959 I'll never direct again. On the other hand, 1151 01:10:43,041 --> 01:10:45,500 I don't have any other options. 1152 01:10:45,583 --> 01:10:47,792 - Yes you do! 1153 01:10:47,875 --> 01:10:50,250 - I appreciate your enthusiasm, 1154 01:10:50,333 --> 01:10:52,542 Lily, but there's nobody else in the company who can be ready 1155 01:10:52,625 --> 01:10:54,834 by tomorrow night. - I'm not talking about 1156 01:10:54,917 --> 01:10:58,375 anyone else in the company! You know every step, every turn. 1157 01:10:58,458 --> 01:11:01,709 You can do every lift. - Me?! No way. 1158 01:11:01,792 --> 01:11:06,000 - Do you ever want to direct again? 1159 01:11:06,083 --> 01:11:10,083 You're the one who just said we were getting a second chance. 1160 01:11:10,166 --> 01:11:13,125 - Yeah, a second chance with us, not me dancing! 1161 01:11:14,834 --> 01:11:18,667 - Why not both? - I need to think about it. 1162 01:11:18,750 --> 01:11:20,834 - There's no time to think about it! 1163 01:11:20,917 --> 01:11:24,000 This is the only option! - What if it doesn't work? 1164 01:11:24,083 --> 01:11:26,500 - Then you'll have a great story to tell your friends 1165 01:11:26,583 --> 01:11:29,542 at the post office. - Post office? 1166 01:11:29,625 --> 01:11:32,792 - In your next career. 1167 01:11:35,458 --> 01:11:38,000 So, are you in or you out? 1168 01:11:48,792 --> 01:11:51,917 (Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker March plays) 1169 01:11:57,000 --> 01:11:59,875 - There you are. Be at places in five. 1170 01:12:15,667 --> 01:12:19,709 - Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. The performance is 1171 01:12:19,792 --> 01:12:22,417 about to begin. 1172 01:12:49,834 --> 01:12:52,709 (music crescendos) 1173 01:12:54,709 --> 01:12:57,333 (drums imitate ripping sound) 1174 01:12:57,417 --> 01:13:00,166 (tragic music) 1175 01:13:21,083 --> 01:13:24,041 (fast bells chime in) 1176 01:13:52,500 --> 01:13:54,959 (applause) 1177 01:14:07,792 --> 01:14:10,375 (Boom!) (crowd exclaims) 1178 01:14:39,834 --> 01:14:42,250 (war style music) 1179 01:14:46,875 --> 01:14:50,458 (gentle harp) 1180 01:15:10,125 --> 01:15:13,166 (quiet, magical music) 1181 01:15:41,583 --> 01:15:45,000 (tragic music building) 1182 01:16:06,291 --> 01:16:10,083 (dramatic timpani) 1183 01:16:26,542 --> 01:16:28,959 (applause) 1184 01:16:38,750 --> 01:16:40,625 - Sadie?! 1185 01:16:40,750 --> 01:16:42,625 Have you seen Sadie? 1186 01:16:42,709 --> 01:16:45,166 Sadie! - Hi! 1187 01:16:45,250 --> 01:16:48,291 Am I doing OK? - OK? You are amazing! 1188 01:16:48,375 --> 01:16:50,583 You're doing so good! 1189 01:16:50,667 --> 01:16:53,041 - So I know it's just Act One and I'm really not supposed to 1190 01:16:53,125 --> 01:16:56,709 be back here, but Sadie, you are so wonderful, you really are! 1191 01:16:56,792 --> 01:17:00,000 - Thank you! 1192 01:17:00,083 --> 01:17:02,667 - I have been coming to this Nutcracker 1193 01:17:02,750 --> 01:17:06,291 performance for the last nine years. Sadie, 1194 01:17:06,375 --> 01:17:10,750 you danced Clara like nobody I have ever seen! 1195 01:17:10,834 --> 01:17:12,583 It was just breathtaking. 1196 01:17:12,667 --> 01:17:14,792 - Thank you so much! That means the world. 1197 01:17:14,875 --> 01:17:17,458 - And I'm going to recommend to the board that they not only 1198 01:17:17,542 --> 01:17:20,750 offer this young lady a full scholarship at our school, 1199 01:17:20,834 --> 01:17:24,041 but that they beg you to stay on in some capacity. 1200 01:17:24,166 --> 01:17:26,917 Because we need you here, Lily. 1201 01:17:27,000 --> 01:17:28,875 - Thank you! 1202 01:17:28,959 --> 01:17:32,625 - Good luck. Have fun! - Thank you! 1203 01:17:35,417 --> 01:17:38,542 - What? 1204 01:17:38,625 --> 01:17:40,250 You're nervous about the lift. 1205 01:17:40,333 --> 01:17:42,500 - We need to run it again. 1206 01:17:42,583 --> 01:17:45,333 - OK. 1207 01:17:45,417 --> 01:17:48,083 - No, wait, wait! Sorry. I wasn't ready. 1208 01:17:49,959 --> 01:17:52,917 - Ready? - Yeah. 1209 01:17:55,917 --> 01:18:00,500 - Ah! OK. I can feel the tension in your arms. You have to relax. 1210 01:18:00,583 --> 01:18:03,417 - That's easy for you to say. 1211 01:18:03,500 --> 01:18:08,041 What? If you have a suggestion, I wanna hear it. 1212 01:18:08,125 --> 01:18:10,834 - You told me not to direct anyone. 1213 01:18:10,917 --> 01:18:14,250 - The no-directing rule doesn't apply right now. I'm directing you to direct, quickly! 1214 01:18:14,333 --> 01:18:16,709 - Fine. I think you're lunging a little too far forward 1215 01:18:16,792 --> 01:18:19,500 and Aunt Lily, you're just hesitating. Commit to the lift! 1216 01:18:19,583 --> 01:18:21,875 - So it's his fault? - So it's her fault? 1217 01:18:21,959 --> 01:18:24,375 - You guys, just remember: 1218 01:18:24,458 --> 01:18:27,542 One plié at a time. 1219 01:18:27,625 --> 01:18:29,917 You've got this. - Thanks. 1220 01:18:30,000 --> 01:18:32,959 - Mark. 1221 01:18:33,083 --> 01:18:36,667 Look at me. 1222 01:18:36,750 --> 01:18:40,041 I love you. 1223 01:18:40,125 --> 01:18:45,125 I know you can do this. 1224 01:18:45,208 --> 01:18:48,500 I know we can do this. 1225 01:19:00,000 --> 01:19:04,083 (whimsical music) 1226 01:19:16,208 --> 01:19:19,000 (Tchaikovsky's Russian Dance) 1227 01:19:39,125 --> 01:19:42,375 (dramatic music) 1228 01:20:00,166 --> 01:20:02,917 (dramatic finale) 1229 01:20:11,166 --> 01:20:15,166 (gentle harp music) 1230 01:20:25,250 --> 01:20:28,333 (strings chime in) 1231 01:20:50,208 --> 01:20:55,583 (romantic music) 1232 01:21:11,208 --> 01:21:16,458 (flourishes on the harp) 1233 01:21:22,583 --> 01:21:25,500 (music builds up dramatically) 1234 01:21:47,291 --> 01:21:50,250 (dramatic music) 1235 01:21:57,542 --> 01:22:07,542 (music crescendos) 1236 01:22:20,125 --> 01:22:23,125 (dramatic wind instruments and drum roll) 1237 01:22:27,291 --> 01:22:31,083 (applause) 1238 01:22:43,000 --> 01:22:46,041 - Yes! 1239 01:23:00,417 --> 01:23:04,500 (applause and whistling) 1240 01:23:16,333 --> 01:23:18,250 - (Lily): I know what Beth would say. 1241 01:23:18,333 --> 01:23:21,417 That even a goofy kid from a small town 1242 01:23:21,500 --> 01:23:24,583 can find her prince... 1243 01:23:24,667 --> 01:23:28,458 if she takes it just one plié at a time. 1244 01:23:28,542 --> 01:23:31,375 (applause) 1245 01:23:36,291 --> 01:23:38,500 ♪♪ 1246 01:23:57,208 --> 01:24:00,375 ♪♪ 89344