Backstage (2016) s01e15 Episode Script

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- Previously - You can't dance on that ankle tonight.
You need to take care of yourself.
If you don't, going to have to go to a teacher.
Vee! What are you doing?! This isn't funny! Carly! How did you get locked in here? See that kid over there? Don't think he has so much support from home.
Sounds like someone else I know.
Who? Oh, you mean me.
So I messed up a few words! I have a whole opera in my head.
You're not that girl I met the first day of school.
I don't know who that person is anymore and honestly, I don't want to be that person ever again.
(distant voices) Hi Alya, it's Mrs.
Blackwell calling.
First of all, congratulations on opening night.
I was right.
You are a star in the making.
Look, I'm calling because the producers want to take some of the cast on the road.
Just six months, performing all over the country.
It's a big commitment, but it'll open up a ton of doors for you.
A tour? I don't know.
I mean, it's a huge opportunity, but so is Keaton.
I can't just walk away from everything can I? My eyes are open but I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust I guess We're only feeling in the darkness Oh ah oh We just need a spark to light up the dark I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark to light up the dark I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark I don't know what to say to make you believe me.
My ankle is OK.
I'm OK.
You know, when I was a younger dancer, I injured myself Then you should understand what I'm going through.
Let me dance.
You saw me dance this morning.
I can do this.
Slow down, Vanessa.
I hear that you've been hiding your injury for a while.
How long exactly? - A long time.
- Vanessa.
You can't ignore your body.
It is your instrument.
Your only instrument.
- This is serious stuff.
- I know.
Do you? Because you're not acting like it.
You're not a musician.
If your instrument breaks you can't just go to a store and buy a new one.
You are stuck with the one you were born with.
So you better treat it with the respect it deserves.
OK.
She has a point.
Yes, metaphorically my body is my instrument.
But I'm not an idiot.
I know what my limitations are and I haven't reached them yet.
Not even close.
I am listening to my body and I'm better than OK.
Please don't take this away from me.
I've worked so hard to get here.
Let me dance.
Please? OK.
You know your body best.
The decision is yours to make.
Thank you! Thank you so much, Ms.
Maria.
You won't be disappointed.
I cannot believe Carly told on me.
So I've been thinking about Bianca.
And I know she can drive me crazy at times, but Well, it's actually kinda cute.
I don't know how to explain it, but Yeah, I like her.
A lot.
Despite her being the most bossy person I have ever met.
And annoying.
Man, can she be so annoying (chuckle) But I don't mind.
So while this may not make any sense, I think I'm gonna ask her out.
(distant conversation) Bianca, hey.
Um.
So, um What's up, Jackson? - You going to the show tonight? - Yup.
Well, I was wondering if you wanted to go.
Together.
With me.
I already said I'm going.
Oh, no, I know, but, um, well, I have two tickets.
I got two.
- See? One.
Two.
- I see that.
So I was thinking maybe we could sit together.
If you want to.
Sit.
With.
Me.
What is wrong with me? You are such a weirdo.
But sure.
I'll sit with you.
Great.
- I'll see you later then? - Sure.
(whispering): OK.
Of course she said yes.
Wait, now what do I do? It's funny, so much has happened since that first day when I walked through the doors of Keaton.
And yet it feels like yesterday.
(dance music plays) (Miles): It's ridiculous is what it is.
I've been calling her all day and nothing.
She hasn't called me back.
I can't believe she'd just ditch me.
Maybe she'll come around.
You never know.
When? We go on stage in less than two hours.
It doesn't hurt to hope.
She keeps talking about not belonging here.
Well, she doesn't.
Belonging here means being a part of something.
- Like your duet.
- Exactly.
But the only thing she's a part of is her stupid show.
Sounds like you really don't like her.
She's a horrible, self-centered, egotistical, spoiled brat.
She's really got you riled up, huh? - Whatever.
- You know, you might want to look at it from her end of things.
I mean, it's pretty impressive, landing a big show at 14.
And keeping up with Keaton it's gotta be hard.
That's not my problem.
Sometimes we're hardest on the people we care about the most.
I don't care about Alya.
Fine.
Then why not just tell Park you'll do the duet with a replacement? I can't do that.
- Why not? - It's our song.
Mine and Alya's.
It wouldn't be as good.
Miles, we're at Keaton.
Some of the best voices in the country are here.
You can find someone else.
No.
I can't.
Alya's voice, it's Well, no one can do it as good.
She's Alya.
What was that you were saying about not caring? What did you do? What did I do? - How dare you tell Maria? - I didn't Don't even try and pretend like you didn't tell her.
You've always been jealous of me, Carly Catto.
Admit it.
Since the day we got here, you've been hoping I mess up.
That's not true.
- You've done nothing but hurt me: Standing me up on our friendiversary, rubbing your friendship with Sasha in my face, getting me kicked out of the primas And now you go and tell Maria about my ankle? That has got to be the lowest of the low.
Say something.
I don't know what to say.
You know what? It doesn't even matter.
Because I'm still the lead and all you are is my understudy.
And that's all you're ever going to be.
An understudy.
Wow.
So it finally comes out.
If we're being so honest right now, the only reason I'm your understudy is because I threw my audition.
You wish.
- It's the truth.
- Doesn't change the fact that you're still my understudy.
And you and I? We're done.
For good.
I never want to talk to you again.
James! No time to walk like a turtle.
Let's go, people! We don't got all day.
Fix that lighting! Oh, guys, come on, come on.
I asked that to be dropped like an hour ago.
Let's go! I need a sound check for the back speakers.
Guys, let's move it! Move it! Move it! - Kit.
Kit! I need your help.
- So does all of Keaton.
- Take a number.
- Seriously.
I really need your advice.
It's a girl question and since, well, you're a girl ish, I thought you could help me.
You want some advice? Let's start by not calling a girl "girlish.
" How do those back speakers sound? OK, you're right.
I'm sorry.
But will you please just help me? Only if you help me with these sound checks.
- OK, done.
- So, how can I help you with all my "girlish" knowledge? I'm going on a date with Bianca.
(stifled laugh) Get out of here.
- You are not.
- I am.
And before you make fun of her, I actually really like her.
Wow you do.
I want to do this right.
But like, what do I do? Do I bring her chocolates or flowers? Like, what do girls actually like? Hand me that wire.
First thing you need to understand is that it's not "girls.
" Plural.
Bianca is her own person.
Singular.
Girls don't just come with a manual that applies to each and every one of us.
We're all different.
And Bianca, as you know, is especially different.
Yeah, but that's the problem.
My guess, and this is just a guess, is that Bianca won't like desperation.
So you can't act like you're trying too hard.
But then you don't want to act as though you don't care.
So you gotta play it somewhere in the middle.
This isn't helping.
I'm more nervous now than I was before.
I can't believe I'm actually saying this without any sarcasm, but you should just be yourself.
As annoying as that is.
You're trying to sabotage me, aren't you? Bianca already said yes to the date, right? Yeah Then the hardest part's over.
Alya! There you are.
Thank - Where are you going? - I'm out.
- Of what? - Of here.
I'm done with Keaton and everybody in it.
Especially you.
Why? Wait.
Slow down.
Stop for a second.
What's going on? Don't pretend that you ever cared.
- Alya, what's - The only reason you were being nice just now is 'cause you want your 40 percent from Park.
Well, why don't you tell Park that this "horrible, self-centered brat" just doesn't "belong" here and I'm sure he'll go easy on you.
You heard? Admit it.
You never wanted to go on a date with me.
Admit it! Da Bohème called and they're going on the road.
- What? - And I'm going with.
- When? - Next week.
I'm going home tonight to spend some time with my parents before the tour starts.
Look I'm sorry.
I never meant to hurt you.
I think you're one of the most talented people I've ever met.
And, well, I'm really proud of the song we made together.
(sigh) I never would have opened up about my sickness if it weren't for you.
I don't know what I can say to make you change your mind.
But I hope you do.
You know, I may not know where I "belong," but I know where I don't.
You're right; I never fit in at Keaton.
And that's OK.
But I think it's time to accept that this whole thing has been one big mistake.
Step, Sister is on three to, um Hey Jackson, I've been looking for you.
Bianca.
Hey.
I'll give you two some privacy.
- Is everything OK? - Yeah, totally.
I just wanted to ask if it's OK for Ivy to sit with us too.
Ivy? Her parents just bailed so I thought the three of us could sit together.
Oh, OK.
Sure.
No problem.
Thanks, Jackson.
You're the best.
You know, who would have thought you and I would have become such good friends? Friends?! (door opening) Alya.
I hear congratulations are in order.
My mom told me the good news.
I'm not in the mood for your judgment, Bianca.
Who's being judgey? I'm just saying congrats.
The critics love the show.
You're invited on tour.
This is your time.
I just hope you're enjoying the moment.
'Cause it doesn't last? Is that what you were going to say? No because you don't seem to be.
I'm fine.
(Scoffing) - What? - It's just it's kind of weird to see someone else go through what I did.
As always, Bianca, I'm so glad I can amuse you.
You know, I'm actually trying to be nice here for a second.
Why? I've been where you're going.
It's a ton of fun.
The people are great, the places you go are awesome.
But at the end of the day those friends are actually just colleagues.
Thanks for the uplifting speech.
Always a pleasure.
You wanna know something uplifting? - Do I have a choice? - If I've learned anything from being at this place, it's the friends that mean the most.
Those people that challenge you, irritate you, even hurt you.
Those are the ones that are the most important.
- You're acting really strange.
- I know.
But you should think about it before you leave all of this.
Keaton.
Miles - I don't care about Miles.
- Sure you don't.
I don't.
That's like saying Jackson is important to you.
That would be ridiculous.
Seriously, that's just silly.
I mean, yes, he's nice and thoughtful, but he's so annoying.
And sure, he can be cute, but he's so full of himself.
But so am I, I guess.
Oh, no Look, you're gonna do what you're gonna do.
But I just hope you understand what you're giving up.
Carly! Can you believe this is actually - I don't want to hear it, Sasha.
- What? I know you told Maria about Vee's injury, 'cause I for sure didn't.
Yeah, I did.
But I did it for all the right reasons.
- And what would those be? - So you wouldn't have to.
So Vee wouldn't hurt herself and you and her won't fight.
Well, your little plan didn't work.
Vee thinks I told on her and Maria is letting her dance.
- What? - Yeah, apparently Vee wasn't downplaying.
Her ankle is good to go.
I never should have trusted you to keep a secret.
You should have heard what she said to me.
Our friendship is over.
Carly, I I don't You know what the worst part is? You threw away our friendship too.
Years of running Couldn't stop Too afraid to sleep Mind stays busy I stay alone - No.
No.
You don't take a breath there.
You sing through.
Look, freshman, I'm doing you a favor here.
I know when to take a breath.
I know, it's just when Alya sings it, it's - Hey.
- Alya! You're here.
I am.
Thank the singing gods.
This guy is more type A than I am.
Good luck, girl.
Alya, I'm so So are we gonna practice, or what? We go on in, like, 20 minutes.
(clapping and cheering) I wish that I was What I hoped to be Seemed so long ago A distant memory How people say How eyes can be How people say Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa Feel my heart beating Feel my heart beating Feel my heart beating Feel my heart beating It's pumping so loud It's gonna blow my cover (music pumps up) Hey! Get the party started Let them know That it's just gonna go and go and go The stars are shining bright Tonight (woman cheering) (music slows) (crunch) (small scream) (gasps) It's going to be OK.
- (Girl): Get your costume ready! Where's the ice? Someone get ice! - You're on.
- What? But we're not supposed to go on till intermission.
Which just turned into now.
Gotta roll with the punches, people! You're on in 30 seconds.
Where's the ice? Someone get me ice! (guitar playing) (clapping) (girl): Go Alya! Years of running Couldn't stop Too afraid to sleep Mind stays busy I stay alone Look but never leap And then you Taught me And then you Dig deep and don't be afraid Dig deep and live Dig deep and don't be afraid Dig deep and live Every day - (boy): Yeah! - (man): Alright! (cheering and clapping) Amazing! (girl): Yeah, Miles! (boy): Yeah, Miles! (girl): Great job, Alya! - You were amazing.
- So were you.
Park is gonna love it.
Unless he fails you for lying to him.
- I almost forgot about that.
- Sorry, guys.
So how are we gonna top that next semester? What? I came back because I didn't want to let you down.
I came to sing.
But I'm still leaving.
I thought you being back meant you were back.
I'm sorry Goodbye, Miles.
- I mean, they were good - Julie! - Oh, hey, Denzel.
What's going on? - After some serious sleuthing, I got in touch with your parents.
And ta-da! Denzel, what have you done? Carly Catto? You're the understudy, right? Uh yeah.
But I can't go on.
Hey, the show is still happening.
But I have to go to the hospital with Vanessa.
Well, if you're not going to do it, then who is? I'll do it.
I've been studying every move, just in case something like this happened.
And I'm ready.
Put me on.
- I'll do it.
- No This is my moment.
OK.
Cinderella is a go.
Guys, places! (cheering and clapping)
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