Mistletoe Time Machine (2022) Movie Script

[instrumental music]
[upbeat music]
O-o-u
O-u-a-a-a-u...
-Dad, seriously, stop!
-[Peter]What?
[Peter]You asked me to tape
your performance.
No. The one on Friday!
When we crush
the Holiday Showdown!
Yeah. We're gonna be
superstars!
[static]
We learned everything already,
okay?
This is not what we rehearsed.
Listen, we get that buzzer,
our one shot is over!
Okay? Just follow my lead.
Everything's gonna be fine.
-Oh! I think I'm gonna be
sick! -Dad...
Dad, stop it! Okay?
We're...
Not behind
[instrumental music]
Gotta break free
We'll see
and I'll be all I can be
Yeah-yeah
Just give me a chance
'cause it's my time to shine
[music continues]
[party popper pops]
[audience cheering]
Whoa-whoa...
[buzzer buzzing]
Yeah yeah...
[buzzer buzzing]
Yeah...
[buzzer buzzing]
Ohoh oh
Yeah yeah yeah
Yea-a-yea-a-h!
[buzzer buzzing]
[sighing]
[Young Ishani]Give me that
buzzer, you...
[shutter clicking]
We've been in...
I see you lookin' this way...
[man]
Let's go, girl. You got this.
Today is the best day
of your life!
Go hit that new new
We bring that
good energy...
[machine beeping]
[exhaling]
Jessalyn!
How's my favorite new client?
I'm being attacked!
Did you see my post?
No. Let me see.
We got that big wow...
Ooh! [chuckles] The one of you
by the pool with
the "Save The Orphans" hashtag
and "Imagine" lyrics?
Yeah. It's a great song.
I'm-I'm just showing
my support for the orphans.
Haters need to stop attacking
the people who are
trying to help.
[man] Come on! Push it!
OMG! Do you have guy over
right now?
No. No.
[Jessalyn]Is that why
you're so out of breath?
[Jessalyn]Stop! OMG!
I love this for you.
You seem like a loner.
Yeah. Okay.
Uh, delete the video, I'll send
over an apology for you to post.
-Okay?
-Um...
Actually, you're my assistant,
not my manager.
Just order some coconut
water for me, okay?
Stress make me so dehydrated.
[laughs]
Just don't forget my straws
next time, okay?
Bye.
Ooh-wo-wo
Ah-ah-ah!
[instrumental music]
Ah-ah-ah!
Ooh-wo-wo
We got that big wow...
[Mei-Ling] Thank you so much
for tips on the bucket hat.
So cool. I appreciate
all of your support
as I work on my latest single.
Yes, yes. Chad and I will do
an update together soon.
But until then...
Mwah.
We love you all.
Bye!
[sighs]
Okay.
[shutter clicking]
[Chad] Mei-Ling.
Where's my passport?
Chad, our therapist said that
we should be spending
more time together,
if we want to save our marriage.
People are asking where you are.
London calls.
Myla wants to record
at Abbey Road.
She's going with you?
Abbey Road? But you said
it was impossible
to get that studio.
Well, yes, for you.
Not for her.
She's the hottest thing
right now.
But she only does auto-tune.
When has that ever mattered?
[phone buzzing]
Hey! Papa Peter!
[Kyla] Mom, please?
[Taijah] Baby, you gonna
eat your food?
Don't just pick at it.
At least do the tour.
West Parkdale Academy
is totally legit!
Going to an arts school will
only limit your future.
-I know I want to be a singer.
-You gonna help me out here?
Feel like you got this, babe.
[sighs]
I wasted my high school years
on songwriting.
And when my music failed,
I had nothing.
I know you're a good singer,
but you'll find other passions,
like me.
Insurance is not a passion.
Trust me. Steady paycheck and
benefits are a dream come true.
[Kyla] Dad, help me out here.
Uh...
I love you?
[sighs]
Uh, I love you, too?
[Taijah sighs]
-Hey, Peter.
-Taijah!
Uh, Just checking to make sure
you're still
able to help me pack tomorrow?
-I'm gonna miss that place.
-[Peter]I know.
But, it's time to downsize.
Ciao!
Ciao!
I need to get out of here.
I can't wait to see you!
-You sure you're coming?
-I will be there.
I'm not gonna let you down.
Oh, by the way. I have this
client that I'm working with--
Great! I'll see you tomorrow.
Bye to you, too.
[instrumental music]
Why would anyone
live in this weather?
[door opens]
-[Peter] Oh!
-Hey!
[door closes]
Welcome back!
-Hey, dad.
-[Peter] How was the flight?
-It was good.
-Ah.
[Peter sighs]
I got you some of those
Gulab Jamuns you like.
Oh. I cut out refined sugar.
Doctor's orders.
Okay then, never mind.
[Peter exhaling]
Walkin' a little slow there,
pops. You good?
Oh. I-I'm fine.
Just a little tired.
I didn't sleep.
Uh, too excited about today.
[chuckles]
Yeah, I guess.
We have a lot of, uh,
we have a lot of work to do.
Actually, we won't be alone.
I asked a few people
to help us.
-Okay.
-Hello!
[both chuckle]
[Mei-Ling chuckles]
-Yeah! Papa Peter!
-Oh!
You should know that I've been
doing Pilates every day,
so my core is nice and strong
and ready to help with...
moving.
Hi, Ishani.
Hi, Mei-Ling.
[Taijah] Hey-hey-hey!
I know you're off refined sugar,
so I sweetened it with dates.
-Also no gluten, no diary...
-Mm.
-No way.
-Hi. It's, uh, been a while.
Ah, your dad didn't mention
you were coming.
Nice to see you.
-And you, too, Mei-Ling.
-Same.
Great. You're all here.
[sighs]
What's going on, dad?
I just needed my best team
with me. [exhales]
Oh, come on.
You all used to
get along so well together...
Squad 3D!
We haven't seen each other
since high school.
Actually, we stopped talking
during high school.
After the Holiday Showdown
specifically.
All the more reason you have
a lot of catch... [sighs]
-Dad?
-[Peter] I'm okay.
-What's wrong?
-I'll go get some water.
-And my pills, please.
-Yeah.
-Are you okay?
-Ah, just a little light-headed.
I, I forgot to take my
morning pill. [exhales]
Well, can I do something?
Do you...
Actually, I ordered a vegan
holiday basket
from the Christmas market
for us to share.
Maybe you three could go
pick it up?
-Are you serious?
-Oh.
'Tis the season?
[Ishani scoffs]
So you still with, um, Mark...
-Marcus.
-Marcus.
-Ooh! These are so cute.
-Yeah.
Still going strong, you know?
-Nice.
-High school sweetheart.
-Who knew?
-Ooh, look at you.
Uh, so how's, uh...
Kyla? Kyla, right?
-Good.
-Nice.
The birthday cards your dad
signs on your behalf
are a nice touch.
-He does that?
-Mm-hm.
Oh.
-It's nice candy canes.
-Mm-hm.
One, two, three, booty on fleek!
[shutter clicks]
There you go. Thank you.
[both chuckle]
-That's so sweet. Aw.
-So sweet.
-She must've loved that.
-Yeah. It's really nice.
How are you?
How, how, how you been?
[Ishani] Doing great. Yeah.
I've been into
managing recently.
-Okay.
-And, uh... Yeah.
You told me an actor, singer...
-Ho-ho-ho!
-Great talent, recently...
Happy holidays!
Hang on.
Is this a Squad 3D
reunion show?
-Do we know you?
-I'm Santa.
You look like Santa's
coked out cousin.
Don't be creepy,
just tell us.
Taijah! Rude. Sorry, Santa.
Classic non-believers.
Hey, then why would I have...
[sighing]
this?
My Santa-senses tell me...
you're not the best of friends
any more.
Hey, how about a photo
for old times' sake, huh?
-No.
-No, that's okay.
-Thank you though. We're good.
-Oh, actually, could I just...
-[Santa] Hey, hey, hey...
-Grab... Just really quick...
-No, no, no! No freebies.
-Sorry.
Come on,
help a freelancer out.
-Okay, let's take a photo.
-All right.
There we go.
Now try and look a little less
like you hate
each other's company.
And...
-Beautiful!
-Great. Thank you.
Hey, play the nice elf,
will ya?
-[Santa] Thank you.
-Have you ever seen him?
I've never seen him before.
[Santa] It's a shame.
A bond like yours
isn't something to let slip.
I hope you find your way
back to it.
Thanks.
-Okay, what was up with that..
-I don't know.
This is why Kyla is not going
to an art school.
Actors.
[Ishani] Two hour wait
for a gift basket?
I mean, your dad couldn't
have known
they were behind on orders.
He totally planned this.
At least we can drink
while we wait.
Well, maybe Santa was right.
Did you guys ever think about
the Holiday Showdown?
-You know, regrets?
-I'm sorry, Mei-Ling.
What do you have to regret?
I mean, no matter
how crap we were,
Courtney Taylor
still made you the star.
-[Taijah] Mm.
-Right.
Yeah, no. I have, like, so much
love and millions of followers.
I guess I just meant
more like you guys.
[Taijah] I had Kyla
right after that.
She's the best thing that ever
happened to me.
Yeah! No regrets. I'm, um...
I'm working with some
great talent now.
It's going amazing.
[phone buzzing]
Oh, my God!
Speaking of which...
Hello, Jessalyn.
How is my favorite client?
Hashtag-Worst Assistant Ever!
Wrong coconut water, dummy!
Not to worry,
I did that on purpose.
I thought you might appreciate
this company's
more sustainable packaging.
[Jessalyn]I didn't ask you
to do that.
God, you're bossy.
Look, just have Momo's coat
cleaned by Friday. Okay?
-[Jessalyn]Or you're fired.
-Momo?
[chuckles] Okay.
Love you too.
Bye.
-Momo?
-Who's Momo?
It's her pet pig.
[both laughing]
Nice.
Yo!
What's the hold up?
Hey! That's the holiday spirit.
-What can I get you?
-Mm.
-Another round.
-Oh. And three big waters.
-I'll be right back.
-Thank you.
[Ishani chuckles]
Hey, that guy kinda looks like
that Santa Claus, no?
I don't know.
He's got my Merlot goggles on.
[Courtney]"That performance,
just stab me with a knife."
"My house plant has more
charisma." "Thanks, and no."
Join me, Courtney Taylor,
on "America's Show and Tell"
tonight!
[clapping]
She's still got it.
The celebrity judge who ruined
my life everyone!
Yeah, I did hear that the
industry blacklisted you
after her restraining order.
And anger management classes.
And hospitalization for
a mental breakdown.
Plus, my father wouldn't speak
to me for months.
Thank you for the sad replay
of my life.
[Ishani sighing]
Fine.
I mean, I have regrets.
The Holiday Showdown for sure.
You know what?
I do have one regret.
I regret wasting all my time
on Squad 3D,
when I should have been studying
and gone to college.
Would have improved my life
tremendously.
Crap, you, uh,
you really got boring.
-You know what I regret?
-What?
I regret not showing those
popular kids how cool I am.
Yeah. I bet they'd want me
a part of their posse now.
-Mei-Ling, that is just sad.
-Don't tell her what to regret!
[Mei-Ling] Yeah, thank you.
-But it is kinda sad.
-Thank you.
Uh-uh, screw you! I didn't judge
your guys' stuff.
[Taijah] You totally did!
I'll see you over there.
Hey! I thought I recognized
those yells.
Ahh! [laughing]
-Sup, cuz?
-Hey, Caleb!
-Oh! What're you doing home?
-[Mei-Ling] Hi.
Auntie Donna said
you was workin'.
Well, the boss didn't need her
private chef for the holidays.
[Caleb] Looks like I came back
just in time for the fireworks.
[Taijah] Yeah.
I know, it's been a minute,
right?
[Mei-Ling sighing]
Ishani. It's been
a little while.
It has.
Wow. You've, uh, changed.
[chuckles]
All right!
-On the house.
-Ahh!
-It's free.
-Um, that's not what we ordered.
Yeah.
That's why I said,
"On the house."
It's a special blend
of holiday magic.
-A Mistletoe Time Machine.
-Looks like a bubble bath.
I think I did see them
on TikTok once.
So, you all got me
in on this, right?
-Yeah. Yeah.
-Yeah. Yeah, yeah.
-Hey!
-Let's do this.
[Santa] Oh, I wouldn't, ah...
Ah...
-[Caleb] Cheery?
-Yeah, there's...
Ah, hey, hey, hey! Not yet,
ya heathens! There's a toast.
Years go by,
but if time came back,
could you get
on a different track?
A chance to redo
your one regret,
with some potential not yet met.
To showcase
is your merry mission.
And then it's...
[clicks fingers]
Poof!
[Taijah] Mm.
Ah, why didn't that
last part rhyme?
[all laughing]
It's for emphasis.
Poof-ing is a...
Poof-ing is an old
Nordic tradition.
It's very vital.
Okay, now, drink your drinks.
It's bad luck if you don't.
-Okay, cheers!
-Cheers!
-Mmm.
-Mmm.
-Oh, this is yummy.
-That is good.
[indistinct chattering]
-It's not my fault.
-Yes, it is.
I take it, the market
didn't go so well?
Not exactly, dad.
I just came by to say goodnight,
Peter.
I'll be by tomorrow
after Kyla's school tour.
Uh, what about a movie night?
I made the Squad 3D special,
popcorn and gummy worms.
No, no, no. I just booked
a 6:00 am flight back.
This negativity
is ruining my vibes.
I'm sorry I won't be able to
help you pack, Papa Peter.
-Yeah. Way to be a team player.
-It's called self-care.
Okay, you two go wait
in the living room.
Ishani, can I have a word?
Ouch!
[both sighing]
I don't even know who those
people are anymore, dad.
It just takes some time
to get reacquainted.
You need real friends
in your life.
I'm fine.
Take the popcorn, watch a movie.
Dad, if they want to leave,
I'm not stopping them.
[sighs] Okay. I have popcorn
if you guys want.
Wow. Really?
[yawning]
[thud]
[instrumental music]
[alarm ringing]
Mmm.
Ow! Watch it!
Ah! That was my boob!
Why do my boobs hurt?
Why are you in my bed?
Oh. [chuckles] Still roughin'
Team Jacob pretty hard I see.
What?
How did...
Mei-Ling? Wake up!
[sighing]
[all] Eew!
What the...
Oh, no! My flight!
Wha-wha, what time is it?
A flip phone?
Ugh, these buttons
are offensive.
-What's going on?
-I don't know.
I feel nauseous.
I knew I drank too much.
I took these posters down
before I went to college.
Why would my dad
put these back up?
[Peter] Time for school, girls.
School?
Wh-wh-wh... What?!
-Whoa! What is happening?
-[Peter] What?
Why're you look at me like that?
-I'm I dead? Is this heaven?
-Is it?
-Uh, what's the date?
-December 16th.
No, the year, dad.
What's the year?
2008. Did you guys sneak
in booze last night?
Would it bad if we did?
[Peter] You're 17,
so, yes. Very bad.
Be ready and outside in five.
Where're we going?
Hah!
Oh, good one.
Maybe that's the last time
I let you have a weeknight
sleepover.
I don't think
you got any studying done.
Oh, wha...
[door opens]
Study?
[door creaks]
You guys heard 2008
and 17, right?
[all shriek]
Go, go, go!
Okay. How did this happen?
We cannot have seriously
gone back in time.
This is a fever dream
from those stupid drinks.
[gasps]
Santa drugged us!
Oh, yeah.
This actually does feel
like a bad trip
I had at Coachella once.
No. We can't all be in each
others' dream-trip, whatever!
Look, there's gotta be
an explanation for this.
Oh, I am going to kick
Santa's...
Oh, my God! It's our photo.
"Years go by,
but if time came back,
could you get on
a different track?
A chance to redo your one
regret, with some potential
not yet met, to showcase
is your merry mission.
And then it's poof!"
Yeah, Santa was
definitely on drugs.
Like a spell sending us
back in time?
This doesn't make any sense.
[sighs]
I just wanted to see
if you're real.
Why me? Pinch her.
[Mei-Ling groaning]
No! I'm sensitive.
Mei-Ling, wake me up.
I have to go on a dumb arts
school tour tomorrow. Okay?
If my husband goes, my baby
comes back a mime.
-Mm-mm! No!
-Hit me! [groans]
-Ishani, you know you want to.
-I do. And no.
-Do it. Do it!
-No.
[Taijah groans]
-Dang!
-Ooh! Shoot!
-I thought that'd work.
-Ooh!
[Peter] Come on, girls.
Let's go!
Oh, I'm not goin' to school.
We-we-well,
bu-but he's waiting for us.
Wha... what shall we do?
Okay, look. If we can't wake
ourselves up,
I just say we go with the flow,
stick together
until we figure things out.
Okay?
-All right.
-Okay.
Put something on
so you blend in.
-We must look 17, right?
-No. Okay, high school day.
-Oh, wow. These take me back.
-[Mei-Ling] Is this yours?
-What about this? Does this...
-[Mei-Ling] No.
No. Take that off.
That's terrible.
[crying]
Yeah. That's definitely
something you would've worn.
-With this kinda belt, I think.
-Stop!
Do you-do you have asthma?
Just breathe.
-No! No! No!
-Mei-Ling! Oh, my God!
-Breathe.
-Oh, no! It's not helpful.
[indistinct yelling]
We look like BIPOC
Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne,
and the cast of Gossip Girl.
Did anyone realize all our icons
were white chicks?
Well, I guess
it's time to change the media.
[bell ringing]
[Ross]Good morning Eagle Hills
High students.
A reminder to get your
tickets for the first ever
District Holiday Showdown!
Support your peers
as they compete
for the chance of a lifetime.
Single ladies.
At least this dream has taste.
Nickelback. Why?
[Taijah scoffs]
Guys. Guys. It's real.
-I can touch them.
-I don't know.
She didn't even look at me.
That weird me.
Am I sweating?
I think I'm sweating.
-Do I stink?
-You'll be okay.
I don't think
I could do this.
-Ooh!
-[Ishani] Sorry.
-Caleb!
-Oh!
-Thank God you guys look old.
-Hey.
Okay, wait.
So you can, you can tell.
That's... that must be
a part of the spell.
Spell?
That Santa guy,
I think he put something
in our Mistletoe drinks
last night.
Do you hear yourself?
That doesn't even make sense.
Well, my abs do feel
pretty awesome.
Well, at least I'm trying to
figure something out, Taijah.
I say we just try
and blend in a little bit more
until we figure things out.
Okay.
[Ross] Stop right there.
Who are you?
'Cause all I see is
future superstars!
[laughing]
Principal Ross, hi.
I got to tell you, I'm psyched
the Squad 3D is representing
at the Holiday Showdown!
We're going to kick
North Moody's buttocks!
Thank you for the support.
Eh, math class first period,
right?
-Yeah.
-Let me walk you there.
I've got some
ideas to run by you.
[vocalizing]
I forgot how much he fan boy'd.
The Showdown.
This all must have something to
do with that, right?
Uh, what do I do now?
Second bell's already rung,
Ms. Rai.
Go to class.
We'll figure things out. Go.
[instrumental music]
[laughing]
Problem?
I don't even know where to begin
with this one, Mr. Sanchez.
[snickers]
[sighing]
Psst. Taij.
[gasps]
Marcus!
I totally forgot about you.
Like you could.
You still want me to pick you up
after Squad 3D rehearsal today?
Ah-huh.
And, go.
Wow! I really never
paid attention in class.
[Mr. Sanchez] Ms. Bojanowski.
Remember we all went
to the "stop the crop"
assembly last week?
Wow. Seriously?
That dude's nips
are practically showing.
What's wrong with my nips?
I don't make the rules,
I just recommend them
to the school board.
Ms. Bojanowski, detention.
-Cheating, are we?
-No... No, no. I...
Uh, I don't even know what I'm
doing. It's probably all wrong.
[Mr. Sanchez] Aiding and
abetting is still cheating.
-Detention.
-No, uh...
Arm feeling good
for the big game, pal?
I've got five bills on it,
so don't let me down.
-[Mr. Sanchez] What's this?
-Lyrics.
They're actually pretty good.
-With a few tweaks...
-Destroying school property.
Detention.
-Uh, Mr. Sanchez. Hi.
-[Mr. Sanchez] Mm?
-I'd like detention, too.
-[Mr. Sanchez] Why?
Because I think
you're a toxic prick.
[Mr. Sanchez] Well, your wish
just came true.
Detention!
[instrumental music]
Ishani.
I was going over the spell
in class
and I figured out
what we need to do.
You guys. We need to win
the Holiday Showdown.
Absolutely not.
"A chance to redo
your one regret
with some potential
not yet met."
You guys, Why else are we here
in this exact time?
-This is our unmet potential.
-Hm.
And imagine how different our
lives would've been
if we'd actually won?
Yeah, i-it is the moment
that changed everything.
-Guys, the world needs Squad 3D.
-[Mei-Ling] Mm.
[Ishani] And, we get to go home
after the talent show.
What?
"To showcase is your merry
mission. And then it's poof!"
You haven't even proven
if any of this is real.
Well, you can't prove that
it's not either.
Like I can't float,
or talk to animals
which is my usual go to
when I'm under the influence.
[Ishani] See? Doing the
Showdown is our only chance
of figuring this out.
I mean, if this is a
dream-trip-whatever,
we've got nothing to lose.
And if it's real, we've only got
future success to gain.
[sighs] Of all the times
we had got to go back to...
-Uh! Oh, fine.
-Yes!
I'll do this dumb show, if it
gets me out of this nightmare.
[Ishani grunts]
Ah! How're we gonna get to the
studio in 15 minutes?
-What do you mean?
-Squad 3D rehearsal.
Marcus told me.
[Ishani clears throat]
May I?
Hi. Um, So we're Squad 3D,
kind of this year's racehorse
for the Showdown.
You see, we're actually supposed
to be rehearsing now.
Uh, wouldn't wanna lose to, uh,
North Moody High School
in front of "Show and Tell's
Courtney Taylor," am I right?
That's right. Okay.
[instrumental music]
[Mei-Ling vocalizing]
-Hey. You made it.
-Barely.
I had to do a poem
in front of the whole class.
Is it plagiarism if it hasn't
happened yet?
I don't know. But look, I've got
some new production notes,
I want you to look at later,
okay?
Oh, right. You're the theater
tech for the show.
Surprised you remembered
my number.
She didn't. I did.
Ah! waitin' on that...
-[both] Bomp, bomp!
-[all laugh]
Ah-ha. I found our
Showdown lyrics.
Okay. Okay, let's do it.
I think I got it.
Let's hit it. Okay.
[instrumental music]
Ooh we've had our share
of ups and downs
I wasn't always
a greatest friend
There's a time you needed me
the most
And then I let you down
[music continues]
If only I knew
it was the end...
Sorry, guys. That Mistletoe
drink didn't agree with me.
-Take five.
-Just take it easy.
-Yeah. Just take it easy.
-[Ishani] Whoa.
[Mie-Ling gasps]
It's Blake.
-Blake just texted me.
-What? How?
I-I-I wrote my number on the
test he cheated off of.
Guys, this is my chance at
finally joining
the popular kids.
I have never understood
your obsession with them.
Well, they're super
intimidating, like...
like high school gods
that walk in slow motion.
And Blake is their king.
Ah, Mei-Ling, just why don't
you forget about them?
-That's what my therapist says.
-Okay.
Taijah, are you feeling any
better now to do--
Oh, but, I wouldn't need her
if I had actual love
and acceptance
from the people who bullied me
in the first place.
That's great. Mei-Ling,
we've got other objectives--
I can have more than
one objective.
Those popular kids are gonna
love me. [squeals]
Healing old wounds, guys.
-Bye!
-She's got a point.
We're actually gonna treat
this like a redo.
It's my chance to hike up
my grades
and actually get into college.
No, come on, Taijah.
You promised.
What? You wanted me to
take this seriously.
-Well, you were a D student.
-Oh.
-So you don't think I can.
-No, I didn't say that.
I just...
Hey, she's just,
she's just joking.
She's just, she's just playing.
She didn't mean it. She's...
Let's go, babe.
Where're you two going?
-Why did you have to say that?
-Because it's the truth.
-You don't tell her that.
-Did you see them?
None of them know
how to rehearse.
I'm literally the only one
doing anything.
Here.
So what am I goin' do?
[instrumental music]
You seemed determined about
something.
I am. I stayed up all night
coming up with new ideas
for the performance, I think
it's really gonna make it pop.
-Hey, what's up, Brett?
-Oh. Ah...
[instrumental music]
But, uh, no confetti cannons
this time.
We really need to be rehearsing
more if we want to
win this thing.
-Yeah, yeah. Yeah, sure.
-Great.
So, I'll find Taijah
and I'll see you
at the studio after class, yeah?
Ah-huh.
Oh, ah...
Are you okay? Hello?
-Ah... Oh, sorry.
-No, it's, it's cool. I...
God! That's how I know you.
You painted my
diorama yesterday. [chuckles]
Lucky you weren't busy, huh?
You know what?
I'm glad you gave me
your number.
-You are?
-Yeah.
I feel like I got a good little
thing going here.
What kind of little thing?
I got an essay I think you could
do a real good job on.
-Um...
-Yeah? Oh, sick!
It's due by last period, right?
So... [grunts]
Thanks, June.
Uh...
It's Mei-Ling.
[instrumental music]
You're actually studying.
I thought you're just trying
to piss off Ishani.
Boy, bye.
Not everything is about Ishani.
With a degree,
I can get a higher paying
job at the insurance company.
You do know that the semester
ends like a day after tomorrow.
-Right?
-That's why I have a plan, cuz.
All right. Straight-B's gets me
into the two colleges near home.
[sighs] My worst grades,
P.E., English,
Math and Science.
Math, C-minus...
I blew the test, but Mr. Sanchez
will let me do a make-up
at lunch.
[shudders] All you have to do is
relearn algebra.
English, C.
I have a presentation
onRomeo and Julietfor which
I'll use Kyla's five minute
version.
It totally killed
when she did it.
Plagiarizing off your
14 year old.
Lastly, Science, D.
I've missed four labs
and a final project.
But I've scheduled to make-up
every day after school.
See.
-That's all I got to do.
-Wow!
You're really grabbing this
pass thing by the balls, huh?
Ah-huh.
You know what? If I'd start
working in the kitchens
around this time,
I'd probably have my own
Michelin Star
restaurant right now.
Yo, I'm gonna get a job. Right
after rehearsals with Ishani.
She said she's got some
new ideas. See you there?
Ahh. Can't. Too much to do.
-Send her my regards.
-You know that cold, cuz.
[upbeat music]
You need to stop
and get clever...
[groans]
You need to stop
and get clever
I'm gonna turn it up
I'm gonna take it down
[groans]
I'm gonna turn it up and then
I'm gonna take it flawless
[music continues]
I'm gonna turn it up
I'm gonna take it down
[Taijah sighs]
I'm gonna turn it up
and then I'm gonna take it
Down down
Oh-oh-oh! Oh-oh! Oh, no!
You need to stop
and get clever...
Oh... [coughs]
You need to stop
and get clever
"The eco-diversity of the
Amazon in the 20th century."
What? Mei-Ling,
what're you doing?
We've got rehearsals in five.
What's with the fairytale music?
[Mei-Ling] He's you hero too?
Okay, you-you-you promise
not to judge?
Fine.
I'm doing Blake's homework.
Are you still trying to be
one of the popular kids?
Yes. And I figured out my in.
I'm gonna date Blake.
-Why do you like that wing-nut?
-It's not even that I like him.
It's just that teenage Mei-Ling
needs him to like her.
He-he's the archetype to
every man I've ever dated.
It's like, I've been seeking his
approval my entire life.
And now I'm gonna get it,
so I can move on.
-He's a minor.
-Nope. He's 18.
Failed fifth grade three times.
-Tsk.
-Okay.
-We'll rehearse tomorrow?
-Better show up.
I will. I will.
-Thank you for understanding.
-[Ishani] Mm-hm.
[instrumental music]
-Oh, hi.
-Hi.
Taijah's not coming.
She's got some science
labs to do.
-Seriously?
-Yeah.
I mean, winning the Showdown
is the only reason we're here.
I don't understand
what are people doing.
Are these the plans?
[Ishani] Yeah.
Show me.
Okay.
So that's the front of
the stage.
And that's us.
And these are the fembot
backup dancers, right?
Okay, shut up, Caleb.
I dream big.
I can tell by the three-part
rotating stage.
-It's a brainstorm.
-Mm-hm.
And I figured that we can
narrow things down together
in rehearsal.
Which is not
happening anymore, so...
Yeah.
I'm sorry about that.
No, that's fine.
I mean, you're here. So...
Actually, if we're not gonna
do rehearsals,
I was gonna hand out my resumes
to the kitchens.
You know, build up
my food empire that way, hm?
Oh.
You have your own redo.
You know what? It's cool.
I can do this on my own.
Actually,
I don't think you can.
These things right here
are horrible.
-Like, you're bad.
-Okay.
That's because
you don't have my vision.
You know what?
I can hand out resumes tomorrow.
Looks like we got a lot of
work to do.
And you clearly need my help.
Let's see.
Okay then,
where do you want to start?
We need like a four-part
rotating stage.
-A four-part rotating stage?
-Yeah. We need like...
Three more fembot
backup dancers.
So you do like
the fembot backup dancers?
Of course.
They're only fembot...
Hey.
-Hey.
-You got it?
Uh...
Yeah.
God!
Is that... Is that
four pages for the bibliography?
Yeah, I-I might have padded it
to add word count.
Thanks, that's-that's... [sighs]
Hey. Why didn't you tell me
your name wasn't June?
Oh, I just thought you were
being ironic or something. I...
That's...
All right, well, um, anyways,
I'm having a party tonight,
and I think you should come.
474 Liberty Ave, all right?
[instrumental music]
Slow-motion power?
I have it now?
[squeals]
Oh, it's gonna be so much better
this time around.
Oh. Yo, Taij!
-Yo! Cuz.
-No.
I got the lunch-ladies
to try my focaccia recipe.
-Mm-hm.
-Mmm.
Man, I'm Jaime Oliver
in this school system.
[chuckles]
-Oh! Oh!
-Taij.
Oh, I'm so tired all the time.
I don't know how I got through
this before?
-How the grades goin'?
-Oh, they're going.
[sighing]
[chuckling] I threw up
in phys-ed.
-Not bad.
-Yeah.
Um, I made my math grade
even worse.
-Oh.
-So I got a bunch of homework.
Science, I still got
a big, fat D.
You still think you'll make it
to the Squad 3D rehearsals?
You're still worried
about Ishani?
Well, you know
what I'm going' through.
I know. I know.
But it'd mean a lot to her.
And you two could
use each other.
Did you write your resume yet?
Mm-hm.
Ishani doesn't care
about what you need.
She only cares about
what you can do for her.
You know that's
your guys' stuff.
[sighs] I don't understand how
you still have a thing for her.
This whole unrequited love bit,
it's masochistic.
I'm not getting into this
with you, Taijah.
-If she was actually into you--
-[Caleb] Taijah...
Wouldn't you have dated
in high school?
-Taijah.
-Real talks.
She's using you, Caleb.
[mellow music]
[Ishani] You know
when I told my dad that
this was a study session,
I didn't mean
for us to actually study.
You guys, we need to discuss
the Holiday Showdown.
Oh, before we do that,
Blake invited me
to his party tonight!
And I need you both
to come with me.
I'm not doing
either of those things.
No, please.
I need your support.
You know I have a hard time
at parties.
And, he said that
we could all come by
after I finish his essay.
You're doing his homework?
You're not even
that good of a student!
Yeah, agreed. Dingbat's like
totally Asian stereotyping you.
Stop calling him names!
He's going to be my boyfriend.
Tonight's the night
he's gonna ask me out.
-How do you know that?
-Because...
I'm a fierce lady
who gets what she wants.
Taijah, if you come,
I will introduce you
to the smart group, okay?
So, all the popular kids have
someone doing their homework
so that they can party.
I am not bullying children
into doing my schoolwork.
But a tutor could help.
Ishani, if you come,
I promise to do
rehearsals tomorrow.
No more postponing.
And I heard that
Izzy Liu will be there.
Huh. She's got mad sewing skills
for costumes.
Okay, fine!
But promise that we're gonna
rehearse tomorrow.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, and did I mention that
the party is across town?
Mm.
I have an idea.
[instrumental music]
[gasps]
[rock music over stereo]
I can't believe you guys
really know this dance.
There's Hydrogen and Helium,
then Lithium, Beryllium,
wait.
How's the song go again?
Caleb, I'm cool now.
Yeah, oh, oh, oh.
I know y'all want some of these.
Mm.
Look, I got these
fried chicken bites
with, uh, the homemade
pepper sauce.
If anyone's palate can
handle that type of dopeness.
-It's sick!
-Yeah, yeah, dig in, dig in.
See, I convinced Blake
to let me cater.
I figured if I hand out
my number at these parties,
you know, and build out
my business that way.
-Here, try one.
-I'm good. Thank you.
Hey, have any of you seen
Izzy Liu?
I need her to build some costume
ideas just for the Showdown.
No? Okay! Thanks, guys.
Hey, sorry.
Have you seen Izzy Liu?
Okay.
Hey.
Didn't think you'd show.
-You didn't?
-Glad you did though.
Are you pumped for the Showdown?
Uh, I don't know, are you?
Oh, totally.
I saw you guys at that assembly.
You're-you're like
a sick singer.
Oh, I didn't think you noticed.
Oh, ho, I not..
Hey.
You don't have a drink.
Sambuca?
-Yum.
-Yeah? Sick! All right.
Yo, who stole my Sambuca?
Walk in the Rome like
I'm about to make a move ya
I give up,
I don't think Izzy showed.
Get you in a groove
Did you hear me?
Yo yo
Shake it like
Yo yo
Shake it like
Yo yo
Shake it like
Yo yo
Watch out for the crown
for the lion
It's got a mouth
and it's gonna be bitin'
You wanna talk
'cause I'm gonna be fightin'
Don't test me
I just stay silent oh
You don't wanna
bring your claws out no more
You wanna dance, huh?
Show me what you got
let's dance uh-huh
Caleb?
Where are you going?
Like I'm about to
make a move ya
All I wanna do
I guess it's just hard for me
to be vulnerable
with most people.
I know.
Thanks for making me
take a break.
Shake it like
You've been different lately.
Shake it like
You have no idea.
It-it's kind of unbelievable
what's been going on.
[laughs]
Oh, it's too much really.
So tell me.
Okay.
Yo yo
-Can you grab our coats?
-Yeah.
I'll meet you outside.
You wanna talk
'cause I'm gonna be fightin'
Don't test me
I just stay silent oh
-Hey.
-Hey.
Trust me you're
gonna backdown yo yo
Dance like you're runnin' it
down yo yo
Show me what you got
let's dance uh-huh
Yo yo
Blake, do you wanna
be my date
to the Holiday Showdown?
-Yeah, sure. Why not?
-Really?
Yeah, I mean, you're not
my usual type,
but, I don't know,
there's something, like,
mature, yeah,
there's something
mature about you.
Yo yo
-You could be my girlfriend.
-I...
Yeah, I...
Yeah, if-if--
Yo, come on,
who clogged the toilet?
[squealing]
Oh, my God!
Be cool, be cool.
Just be cool. Okay?
Blake is my boyfriend.
Blake's my boyfriend!
I need to, I need to
get out of here.
-Yeah, we need to go.
-Okay!
Okay, let's go.
[Mei-Ling] Poor Marcus.
You think she's telling him
about time travel?
[Ishani] Looks like it.
That's the same reaction I had.
Yo yo
I did it. I did it.
I totally did it!
That went so much smoother
than I thought.
And I only hyperventilated
a little bit.
No, I still think that
guy's a knob.
But I'm proud of you.
You actually did it.
You absolutely did it.
I know.
I really did do it.
-This is real?
-This is real.
[siren wailing]
[woman on PA]
Hands up in the air.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
what's happening?
-Just stop talking.
-Thank you, officer.
Inside. Now.
[scoffs]
-Dad, I can explain--
-Shh.
We're sorry, Papa Peter.
I knew this was a bad idea.
All right. Who's idea was
it to take the car?
-Come on.
-Ishani!
Fine, but the party
wasn't my idea.
You expect me to believe
the girl with social anxiety
convinced you to go to a party?
Yes! Right, Taijah?
I'm sorry, Peter, Mr. Rai.
I know you don't need this.
Yeah. Go upstairs.
You're not the ring leader.
Okay, so it's all my fault
and they're off the hook?
You're supposed to be better!
You treat them like
precious angels
and I'm the bad egg.
You're not...
They're not even your daughters!
Don't use them as your excuse!
Why am I even trying I'm always
gonna be wrong?
You're impossible.
Go. I don't wanna
talk to you like this.
You know, this is why
I don't visit you more often.
What?
Seriously, guys?
I try and do one thing
for the team
and you guys let me
take the fall again.
-Sorry.
-Yeah.
It's just really hard
to see him upset.
You guys have been
fooling around,
while I have been doing
everything
for Squad 3D and the Showdown.
This is all you cared about
last time too.
Except this time,
some of us have
actual lives after high school
to worry about.
'Cause I've done nothing
with my mine?
-I didn't say that.
-You didn't need to.
It was implied.
You know, you two left me for
garbage after that showdown.
No, I got Courtney
to drop the charges against you.
After six months
of anger management courses.
I couldn't even
contact you personally,
I had to literally
talk to your manager,
while you Booty Fleeked
your way across the country.
You literally attacked the
person who was helping me.
-It wasn't my choice.
-Don't bother.
She can't hear you
over her own self-importance.
What is wrong with you?
You and I used to be
best friends.
What happened to that?
You didn't visit me once
after my breakdown.
Couldn't even pick up the phone?
-What did I do?
-Really?
I called your dad
after Kyla was born.
-Did you respond then?
-No, I didn't.
Because we weren't
friends anymore, remember?
-You'd ghosted me for I don't--
-Nine months!
You didn't tell me
when Kyla was born.
-There was no room for me.
-Hello!
I'd like to be a part of this
mass destruction!
Mei-Ling, your desperation
to belong is exhausting.
Everybody wants to belong!
That's all you two
were upset about.
Okay, not feeling loved.
And not feeling important enough
to each other.
That's all anyone
is ever upset about.
Get woke.
I know that, because I paid
a really expensive therapist
to tell me that.
And-and, FYI, I know
Booty on Fleek was crap.
Okay, I just wish I had
some real friends
to tell me that
when I was making it.
At least I wouldn't have
felt so lost.
Well, I guess
we'll never find out.
[mellow music]
[sighs]
[indistinct chatter]
-Blakey!
-Hey, you.
Hi.
What's up, cuz?
I just got
the extra supplies for you.
-Thanks for being there, cuz.
-Always.
Sweden provides feminine hygiene
products for free
in all high schools.
Hey, yo, you see this?
Yeah. Oh, man.
Yeah, it's good that way.
Hey.
You wanna really
shake things up?
Boom shaka laka laka
Ahh
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey
Hey
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma
Ahh
Hey
[laughing]
Oh, yeah!
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey
[retching]
Blake.
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma
umm-ma-ma hey
[Ishani] That was wild. I
haven't had so much fun in ages.
[Daria] Did you see the look
on their faces?
No. I didn't even look at them.
I saw one of the football bros
walk out of the bathroom
like he soiled his pants.
You rock.
This feels amazing.
Just not waiting for permission
to do anything.
Just making a difference.
It's, like, powerful
sharing your experiences
with someone.
Sometimes it just feels like
you're the only one
going through stuff.
Totally. Hashtag MeToo.
You too, what?
Okay, we have
a lot of work to do.
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma
Ahh
Hey
Ahh
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma
You two can march straight down
to Principal Ross' office.
We were planning on it.
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey
Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma
umm-ma-ma hey
-[Peter] I'm sorry, Ross.
-Peter, it's okay.
Our families go way back, kid.
This just isn't like you.
Return the toilet paper
to the boys' rooms
and we can look past this, hmm?
Why is toilet paper
an essential item?
Give the girls
free hygiene products,
retract the crop top rule,
and then we can talk.
You're in no position,
young lady.
We've established I can't do
anything right by you.
I might as well do something
right by me.
-That's it! You're grounded!
-I'm already grounded!
No, no Holiday Showdown then!
Ehh-hee, he-hu-ha,
let's not go too far.
I mean,
Squad 3D is our racehorse.
Why can't you see me?
I've never seen you come down
on her that hard before.
What...
How things been going
with you and the...
They're monitoring it.
I haven't told Ishani yet
because it's early days.
And she was young
when Mira died.
But I-I don't wanna
put anything more on her.
Especially since,
with the right medication,
it could be years before
I need dialysis.
Well, anything you need, Pete.
I want some advice
on how to handle teenagers.
[sighs]
-Ishani. Ishani, wait. Ishani...
-What were you thinking?
-What does it matter?
-Is everything okay?
We saw Papa Peter
get into the principal's office.
-What does he have?
-What?
Those red and white pills.
You knew where they were.
It's chronic kidney disease.
I found out a few years ago
because he started needing
more help
because of fatigue.
He's probably early stages now
so you didn't notice
any of the symptoms.
You seem to know a lot.
He asked me not to tell you.
Since your breakdown,
he's been really worried
about your stress levels.
Yeah, what happened in there?
He grounded me
from the Holiday Showdown.
But it's not like
it matters anyways, right?
That's my thing.
-So it's no big deal, right?
-Yeah.
Yes. Yeah.
[phone rings]
Sorry.
Um, Blake needs to talk.
His sister's hamster died.
-They were close.
-You hear yourself, right?
Grief does strange things
to a person.
It's fine, Mei-Ling. You can go.
We don't need you.
I should go too. Caleb's
helping me with my project.
Yeah, don't-don't let me
stop you.
[indistinct chatter]
Come on, let's go!
All right, sweethearts.
Let's make room
for the athletes.
Come on.
[instrumental music]
Science. Technology.
Engineering. Art. And Math!
A new way to integrate critical
thinking, into our childr--
-Ah. Mm-hmm.
-Our education!
Now for thepiece de resistance!
The project that shows it all.
[indistinct chatter]
A water bottle bridge.
Mathematically designed
and scientifically created.
Built to hold the weight
of a real human.
This human!
-You sure about this?
-No.
I've only advocated
for these projects.
I never made one.
It's go big or go home now.
[exhales]
[drumroll]
-[groans]
-You okay, cuz?
You're the sun
and I'm a flower
Your radiation
gives me all my power
You're a sexy
hot ball of fire
I'm gonna love you
till I die
Till I die your...
-Yeah, it's--
-I-it's not about us.
Oh, okay. Cool, 'cause that was,
like, really bad.
I'm not a ball of fire.
I don't think
that's physically possible.
Yeah, it was just a first draft.
What?
Did you just flirt
with her?
No. Get...
Hey.
Anyways, I didn't say
we were exclusive. So...
Yeah, you did, that's why
you gave me this stupid ring!
Oh, no, no, that's more like
a "I think you're
really cool" ring, you know?
Come on. You're getting a little
too needy, Mei.
It's Mei-Ling.
Oh, whatever,
Ling-Long-Ding-Dong.
[laughing]
How does this keep happening
to me?
[all] Ling-Long-Ding-Dong.
Hey.
You ready to show Principal Ross
what a real protest looks like?
My mom says I can't hang out
with you anymore.
You're a bad influence.
I just came to get my scissors.
I didn't need you anyway!
[mellow music]
Can I have another one?
Thank you.
Beyonce would write an album
about this.
Or I could do that.
Call myself Mei-Ling Fierce.
[Santa] Hey, it's all about
bing-bada-boom,
you know what I mean?
Santa? Is that..
Wait. Wait, wait, wait.
where are you going?
No, no, no, no, no!
Wait!
[grunts]
[groans]
I'm gonna need to find
Taijah and Ishani!
Yeah, I don't think
it's gonna fit, cuz.
Oh, oh, you all right?
Oh, come on, come on, come on,
come on, come on.
Hey, just take it easy,
just chill. Just relax.
I'll get you some ice
for them bruises, yeah?
Just wait right here.
[exhales]
Stupid! Useless!
Irrelevant!
-Taijah!
-Not now.
I'm having the worst week
of my life and I'm using it.
I have something
you'll want to see.
W-w-where's Ishani?
It doesn't matter, okay?
Just come with me. Come on.
-Quick, hurry up.
-Okay. All right.
Hey, I told Caleb
to keep looking for Ishani.
He'll let us know ASAP
when he finds her.
-What's this about?
-Him.
[instrumental music]
You...
Hey, remember us, pal?
What did you do to us?
I sent you to back in time
so you could redo
your past mistakes.
I thought
it was pretty obvious.
Well, it's sucks,
so stop the redo
and send us home!
The thing is, I...
I'm Ling-Long-Ding-Dong now!
Yeah.
That's gonna have some
very unfortunate consequences.
I'm failing science and math.
At this rate, I won't
even pass the 12th grade.
My Santa senses tell me
that's not good.
Then send us back.
I, um, uh...
-Ha!
-Yeah.
-I can't.
-What?
-Liar.
-Ah, oh, hey. Strong grip.
Ah, look, you have until the end
of your final performance
at the Holiday Showdown
to fix things.
After that
it's bada-bing bada-poof.
Come on. I put all the rules
on the photo!
See, this is why
I never speak in verse.
You should try a simpler
structure next time.
Yeah. Okay. Thanks.
Let me give it a shot.
Yeah.
Um, every change you make now
does affect your future, pow.
Permanently.
Why is it always that last word?
-Yeah.
-Wait.
You just told us we made
our futures worse
and we only have
until tomorrow night to fix it?
-[phone rings]
-She's realizing...
-I hate you, Santa!
-Whoa! Whoa!
-Hey, hey, it's Caleb.
-What?
He found Ishani.
"Emergency. Come now."
-Ah, fine.
-Okay.
We're not done with you!
-What are you doing?
-Making my life matter.
Oh, that statement is so stupid,
I wanna throw this at you.
This is vandalism.
Hey, if you get caught,
you'll get a record.
And I won't be able to stop
people from pressing charges
like at the Showdown.
-Why do you care?
-Are you huffing this paint?
Of course we care!
But there's a security guard
coming.
When you get caught,
your life is gonna be
way worse off than it was.
[Mei-Ling] Yeah, we found Santa.
Whatever we do now
will permanently effect
our future.
Great, I'd rather ruin my life
by standing up for something
than embarrassing my friends
at a talent show.
Just go.
I can do this on my own.
You are so dramatic!
I mean, I do dig the message.
-No. You'll get caught!
-[Taijah] Not if we're fast.
And you're not telling us
what to do anymore, remember?
We're not ditching you
this time.
But let's move!
There's only so many detours
that Caleb can take
that security guard on.
Why stencils?
I read somewhere
that's how Banksy does it.
Oh, my God, an overachiever,
even as a delinquent.
[scatting]
[sighs]
Not so bad.
Yeah.
I like the colors.
Wow, we just did that.
[Caleb] Now you just have to
move fast or you're in trouble!
Do you know what I mean?
Like, it's all just timing.
That's, you need to know.
Just pretty much
that's just how it is?
If you do it slow,
then yeah,
then y-you're pretty much right.
It-it doesn't make sense.
So now, you know,
life is a beautiful thing.
[indistinct chatter]
Man, I wish this was booze.
Mm.
I'm sorry for
roping you guys
into another one ofmy things.
We're both capable of
making our own choices.
I mean, I do I feel
a little bad,
but also a little empowered.
Yeah, but I totally failed
you guys at the Showdown.
Ugh! Snore. I don't care.
I just wanted to
hang out with you guys.
Okay, I never asked either
of you to do anything for me.
Agreed.
So stop hogging responsibility
for everything.
[Mei-Ling] Mm-hmm.
I'm sorry I put it all on you.
Okay, but, fess up, Mei-Ling,
you'd rather hang out with us
then the popular kids?
Well, always.
Always!
And not because Blake
cheated on me.
-What a loser!
-Biggest idiot of all time!
Thank you. See?
This is the time to
talk trash about him.
-We've got you.
-Thank you.
I have something
to tell you guys too.
I'm pregnant.
Yeah, we know, Taijah.
We've kind of seen the future?
I told Marcus at the party.
Ooh, God.
He was either in shock
or he had a stroke.
What if I don't
involve him this time?
He can choose what he wants
to do with his life.
Well, shouldn't he
have a say in that?
I mean,whatever you do
just do it soon.
Just one more day
and our futures are sealed.
[sighs]
[phone rings]
Yeah.
-It's gonna be wild tonight.
-Mm-hmm.
Time to face the music.
[sighs]
Hang tomorrow?
-Definitely.
-Yeah.
[sighing]
Finally.
Please just listen to me
without interrupting
for one minute?
You're telling me to--
I'm sorry about
how I've been lately.
-[sighs]
-Dad!
That was not a word!
Hey, uh, I know
it's a big favor,
but could I use the studio
to rehearse?
If I'm going to
keep my future career,
I need to perform
at the Showdown tomorrow.
Yeah. No problem.
Ah, the guard will be here
in probably like
an hour to lock up.
But I can just give you the key.
Yeah. Okay.
Thank you.
Good luck, Mei-Ling.
Thanks.
[exhales]
[humming]
[Taijah] So what did your
parents say?
Yeah, I didn't tell them.
I know things moved
really fast last time.
I just want you to know
I have a plan
and you don't have to do this.
What are you talking about?
Even though I know I'm not gonna
to go to college,
I still have a plan
to get a low level job
at this insurance company.
And, yeah, I would have climbed
faster if I had a degree, but--
Insurance?
You'd hate that.
-What about your song writing?
-[sighs]
It doesn't matter.
But it totally does.
You supported me
for the first few years
while I figured myself out.
I can support us now.
You're being so weird right now.
Is this what pregnancy is like?
I mean, I'm here for it!
And-and the baby! And...
And...
Can we pause?
-My head's spinning.
-Yeah.
How 'bout I give you
your, uh, Christmas gift early?
Okay.
You copied all the lyrics
from my text books?
You put them in here?
-You like it?
-Oh.
You don't wanna support
a starving artist, Marcus.
Have you tried asking me?
You'd regret it.
The only thing I'd regret
is if you gave up.
[humming]
[vocalizing]
Look, I think I just realized
that I have been
trying to be perfect
for such a long time.
For you.
When did I ever tell you
to be perfect?
All the time!
Dad, I know that's how you had
to be when you immigrated here.
But do you understand how
much pressure this is for me?
So that's why you're getting
into all this trouble?
Well, maybe I just
wanted your attention.
Well, you have it.
Dad, I just...
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
We haven't done that
in a long time.
I'm sorry.
I just wanted the best for you.
I know you're sick, dad.
What can I do?
Oh, I don't want you to
worry about that.
Focus on your life.
Your studies, your friends.
In fact, I wanna see you
and the girls
perform at the Showdown.
I went too far.
Squad 3D brings me joy too.
Yeah, well, it's tomorrow,
and we haven't rehearsed at all.
So...
So who says you have to be good?
You just have to have fun.
I guess I'm not the only one
in this family
with high expectations, huh?
Okay.
Enough out of you, dad.
You know, when I get older,
I promise to visit you
more often.
An odd way to phrase it.
But sounds like a plan.
Hey, y-you wanna watch this?
I just got this
new Blu-ray thingy.
And, uh, I don't know, maybe
you can see the difference.
-Blu-ray thingy?
-Yeah.
-Okay, what do you wanna watch?
-Oh, how does this work? Jeez.
Dad, you need to turn it on.
Oh, wow.
How'd you do that?
The power button.
[humming]
[vocalizing]
Girls go bring your best
'Cause I'mma shake it
till I break it
Clean the mess
I'll raise the stakes
Come for my place
And I'll be cooking something
mean for your face
Ohh ooh-ooh-ooh-ohh
Ohh ooh-ooh-ooh-ohh
[indistinct chatter]
Ohh ooh-ooh-ooh-ohh
We're gonna play so hard
that'd make it sizzle
[groans]
[Mr. Sanchez] Learn how to aim!
Bring on the fire
[Ross] Good Morning.
Zero more sleeps,
it's Holiday Showdown Day!
Courtney Taylor is coming!
-I got it.
-I see you. I see you.
-Yo. Mei-Ling.
-I thought you could...
Any chance you give me
some tickets
to the, the Showdown?
-Are you serious?
-Yeah, and you didn't finish...
[groans]
Well, you really are stupid.
My therapist was right.
Do you wanna do my essay for me,
Blakey?
-No. No, I don't.
-No.
No, I didn't think so.
-Yeah. Bye, Blakey.
-Bye.
-Bye.
-Bye, Blake.
Make it sizzle
Speaking of which...
I still wanna do
the Holiday Showdown!
What?
Okay, I was gonna to do
a solo thing.
But I'd way rather do
something all together.
-But your dad...
-It was kind of his idea.
We sorted things out,
actually a lot of things, so...
Ishani, ohh.
So are you guys down?
I mean, I don't wanna, like,
force anybody or anything.
Come on, Taijah.
-Ah, let's rock it!
-Yes!
Okay, my place after school.
Bring your best stuff.
We'll do it up.
-Yeah.
-Okay.
-All right?
-Yes.
Squad 3D!
-You guys...
-Yeah, okay.
[all] Squad 3D!
Okay.
Oh no sir
turn around and a hot mess
Flip the chain
no pain
We're gonna flip the game
One's a company
two's a crowd
Three's the party
gonna get it loud
Blaze the trail
strapped a new
I might never know
I might never know
Feeling fresh
Pushing impression
Guys. Okay.
I know it's last minute, but...
-Okay.
-I wrote a new course.
-I think it's pretty good.
-Okay.
Or it could be awful!
-Show us.
-Show us.
Okay.
I, I love it!
Oh, me too!
Oh, I love the turn
it takes here.
We've got plenty of the
Himalayan water you asked for.
It was surprisingly
hard to find.
What did I say
about eye contact?
[Ishani] If we're making
new changes
I thought I'd also propose
that I have
a new lighting chart?
But...
-I'm-I'm-I'm sweating.
-No?
Well, Caleb made it this time,
so...
-Well, we don't have to do it--
-No, it's-it's...
-Just look.
-What?
It looks like she already
wants to push the buzzer.
Mei-Ling?
Where'd you go?
I checked the bathrooms.
Yeah, I checked outside.
She's nowhere to be found.
-You think she went home?
-[Mei-Ling sobbing]
Hey.
Lady, what...
Oh, my God, Mei-Ling.
What's wrong?
I thought Courtney
was your mentor.
She's the worst.
After she signed me,
she was always coming down on me
for being off trend.
Okay, like, I don't think I can
go out there in front of her.
My anxiety's gotten so bad,
I haven't been able to
perform in years.
I'm sorry, you guys, I thought
I could just get over it but--
[Ishani] Hey. No, no, no, no.
Don't apologize.
Mental health is not a joke.
We shouldn't have left you
to the wolves back then.
-You don't have to do this.
-But I want to.
-I'm just so scared.
-It's gonna be okay.
Hey, it's not a big deal.
We just go out there,
worst case scenario we
have, you have a panic attack,
we come back.
It's no biggie, really.
That sounds awful.
No, I'll probably just
throw up on stage again,
and nobody even be
looking at you.
It'll be just like last time!
[laughing]
Even if everything
happens like last time,
it's gonna be different
this time.
We'll have each others' backs
this time, okay?
Yeah.
[audience cheering]
Welcome to the first district
Holiday Showdown.
[audience cheering]
It's gonna be exciting night
of great, young talent
from around the district.
Plus... the Courtney Taylor
from "Show and Tell America!"
You can't get any classier
than that, folks.
And just like on
"Show and Tell,"
you hear the buzzer,
you're out!
First up tonight
please welcome
Daria Bojanowski!
[applause]
[harp music]
Two...
[Ishani] Hey. Perfect timing.
So there are some new updates.
Ah, there's a new lighting chart
that got approved.
I finally found out
what my redo is.
Yeah, I know, it's to build
your culinary business.
I'm a talented chef.
That's gonna happen
no matter what.
-It's, well, it's--
-Caleb, this is great.
But we're just
running out of time.
So maybe you just speed it up...
Well, maybe we have
a little bit more time.
That new chorus is great.
[squeals]
Oh, my goodness.
Guess I was wrong.
[buzzer buzzes]
[audience cheering]
You'll get 'em next time, kiddo.
Oh, my God.
Okay, we're next!
Um, here. Take this.
Taijah wrote
the new chorus there.
There are some updates here.
Just, go, go, go, go, go!
Coming up, you know them,
you love them,
it's Squad 3D!
[audience cheering]
Our future is sealed after this.
See you on the other side.
[audience cheering]
[upbeat music]
You could say we've had
our share of ups and downs
I wasn't always
the greatest friend
There's a time
you needed me the most
And then I let you down
If only I knew
it was the end
You always held me up
Said I was a tough
hid me from pain
Why couldn't
I just do the same?
Whoa-ohh
I got a breakthrough
it's voodoo
Found my way back to you
Back to you
Someone turned back the clock
and sent me back in time
Ooh-whoa-ooh
I gotta break free
So you'll see
it's not all about me
About me
Can't live with regret
can't leave the past behind
Ooh-whoa-ooh
ooh-whoa-ooh
You'd never liked my butt
looked fat in jeans
Saved me from those bangs
I simply couldn't resist
There's a time
you wouldn't let me
Text my ex on Halloween
And I let you down
like you didn't exist
You always help me up
Said I was a tough
hid me from pain
Why couldn't
I just do the same?
Whoa-ohh
I got a breakthrough
it's voodoo
Found my way back to you
Back to you
Someone turned back the clock
and sent me back in time
Ooh-whoa-ooh
I gotta break free
So you'll see
it's not all about me
About me
Can't live with regret
can't leave the past behind
He-e-e-y-y-y-y yea-h-h-h
Hey yeah
I gotta breakthrough
Gotta breakthrough
gotta breakthrough
Gotta get myself
back to you
Oh
[vocalizing]
Huh huh!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yea-h-h-h-h!
Breakthrough
[audience cheering]
[Ross] Keep it going
for Squad 3D!
-I love you two.
-I love you two, too!
I love you three!
Are we poofing?
-We're poofing!
-Oh, my God!
Wait?
We're still in the same spot.
Damn it.
I knew that Santa was bogus!
Guys...
Principal Ross!
Thanks to their inspiration
and outstanding achievements
it's my honor to present the
Eagle Hills 2022 Legacy Award
to Mei-Ling Xi,
Taijah Spangler and Ishani Rai.
[audience cheering]
Oh, uh, I don't know
what to say.
-[indistinct chatter]
-Oh, right.
Um, "Over a decade ago,
Squad 3D won
the Holiday Showdown
on this very stage."
[audience cheering]
"That night was the start
of my entire career and...
two platinum albums!"
-Ohh!
-[gasps] Oh!
"Over coming my insecurities
and embracing my voice...
was truly thanks
to these two women beside me.
My prolific songwriter and music
producer Taijah Spangler."
Dang, Santa!
"And my manager Ishani Rai
and her talent agency."
Shut up.
[giggling]
"We proudly accept
this award
as a testament
to our bond
and the people who supported us.
As we've learned,
real change happens
by elevating one another.
Together there are no barriers."
[audience cheering]
Thank you, Eagle Hills High!
Thank you!
[audience cheering]
Just checking, do you have
all your memories
from this version of life?
Yeah, we do. It's wild.
They come in flashes.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, like New Year's Eve 2013?
Remember that?
-Mm-hmm. No.
-Who could forget it?
And no Chad in any of it!
[giggles]
I was thinking
maybe we get married again.
Are you asking her?
Well, I waited to do this
more privately.
Ah, not without our approval.
I'm your cousin!
You have to do it
under the mistletoe.
Come on.
Ishani Rai, love of my life
in every version...
will you marry me?
Yes. Always.
[Mei-Ling squeals]
So cute.
You're a total inspiration.
I'm so proud of you.
I'm so proud of you
for getting into
West Parkdale Academy.
I'm so glad your dad
took you on that tour.
He's the real champ.
Ah, before we eat, I'd actually
like to offer a quick toast
to my squad.
[Caleb] Thank you.
Well, if it weren't
for you ladies
I wouldn't be here today.
So...
And I know that for a fact.
And, you know, as great as
all of our success has been
it's all of you guys that
make this moment worth it.
So here's to more memories
like this forever.
-Cheers!
-[all] Cheers!
[instrumental music]
You could say we've had
our share of ups and downs
I wasn't always
the greatest friend
There's a time
you needed me the most
And then I let you down
If only I knew
it was the end
You always held me up
Said I was tough
hid me from pain
Why couldn't
I just do the same?
Whoa-ohh
I got a breakthrough
it's voodoo
Found my way back to you
Back to you
Someone turned back the
clock and sent me back in time
Ooh-whoa-ooh
I gotta break free
So you'll see
it's not all about me
About me
Can't live with regret
can't leave the past behind
Ooh-whoa-ooh
ooh-whoa-ooh
You'd never liked my butt
looked fat in jeans
Saved me from those bangs
I simply couldn't resist
There's a time
you wouldn't let me
Text my ex on Halloween
Then I let you down
like you didn't exist
You always held me up
Said I was a tough
hid me from pain
Why couldn't
I just do the same?
Whoa-ohh
I got a breakthrough
it's voodoo
Found my way back to you
Back to you
Someone turned back the
clock and sent me back in time
Ooh-whoa-ooh
I gotta break free
So you'll see
it's not all about me
About me
Can't live with regret
can't leave the past behind
He-e-e-y-y-y-y yea-h-h-h
Hey yeah
I gotta breakthrough
Gotta breakthrough
gotta breakthrough
Gotta get myself
back to you
Oh