Backstage (2016) s02e04 Episode Script
The One
[Miles.]
Previously on Backstage This year, Keaton's hosting the CAMDAs.
[crowd cheering, applauding.]
Being student council president is a grueling job.
I've been to the CAMDAs.
Everybody better bring their A-game.
I can give you notes on your jumps if you want.
Who does this guy think he is? This is TM-not okay, Jenna.
I honestly was just trying to fix things.
I honestly can't be friends with a liar.
Will you, Julie Maslany, let me take you out? [Julie.]
I'd love that.
I almost kissed, Julie.
I think Miles and I just broke up.
[Alya.]
I've been focusing on all the wrong things lately.
I lost track of my music, of who I am.
I need more.
[Alya.]
Maybe this is the way it's supposed to be.
[Miles.]
I still can't believe you scored us free hot dogs.
I still can't believe the moves you busted in the seventh inning stretch.
- You wish you had those moves.
- [laughs.]
Oh, and that cupcake shop on the way home? So good.
How many did you eat again? Only one plus two.
- Hey, Cake Thief, remember? - How could I forget? Oh, that reminds me.
- Now, you'll be ready for our next game.
- [chuckles.]
So, there's a next game? Unless you can't handle my moves.
[laughs.]
Aw, you're going on a second date? Congratulations.
It's not like I won a Grammy.
You haven't been on a second date sin [sighs.]
You can say her name.
I haven't been on a second date since Alya.
It's fine.
I'm fine.
All right.
Maybe he really is fine.
How many times? - Yo.
- [seat thuds, creaks.]
[Alya.]
Yo? [laughs.]
Yeah, that boy is totally fine.
[laughs.]
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, oh, oh - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark [trombone playing.]
[indistinct chattering.]
Do you see that? Look.
Thank you.
I'll let you know.
You're choosing a vice-president based on how well they can play an instrument? - Or sing, or dance, or act, or - Handle responsibility? Balance a budget? Anyone can make themselves sound good in an interview.
But performing is a window into the soul.
I think that's the eyes.
Fine, make fun.
But I'll be spending hours and hours with this person.
I'll know the one when I see them.
Next! [exhales.]
[sighs.]
Hello, my name is George, and today, I will be demonstrating the art of illusion.
Magic? Sorry, sweetie.
These auditions are for serious candidates only.
That means you can leave.
- But I-I haven't even - Next! That is exactly why I need auditions, screen out the strange ones.
Next! Hi, I'm Mindy Dobson.
I'm a freshman and a Prima.
Excellent.
Show me what you got.
[instrumental music playing.]
Beckett.
Where was your spot during that last tour? I need to see focus.
Here.
Why didn't she have any notes for me? She always has notes for me.
- Way to take that bull by the horns.
- Guess I was a ten out of ten.
Guess he's still not talking to me.
Yeah, you were great.
That last jump you did? Insane height.
I was pretty great, wasn't I? [Helsweel.]
Dancers eyes front.
I decided to mentor two students, one male and one female, to compete in a duet at the CAMDAs.
The importance of this opportunity cannot be understated.
[exhales.]
I got this.
The pair I've decided to coach are Carly and Sasha.
Or Carly and Beckett.
Mr.
Roy and Mr.
Bradstreet, you will both get studio time to rehearse with Miss Catto.
Be ready to perform for me at the end of the day.
To the corner.
We're finishing with grand allegro.
Just can't get enough of me, huh.
You need to win this.
If I have to spend one more minute with that guy, I will literally claw my eyes out.
- No pressure.
- No problem.
Prince Charming and Cinderella will be reunited once more.
[ukulele playing.]
Blue bird singing our story A few notes, perfect melody I try to sing along I try This girl is talented.
But could I be in a room with her for hours, laughing at inside jokes, eating pizza into the wee hours of the morning? I try So just let go Socks and sandals? - Next! - No one needs to know Mm-hm [sighs.]
Is this the vice-prez auditions? You've come to the right place.
Great kicks.
Are those Adidas? - Or - You're unbelievable.
Thanks.
I get that a lot.
You totally humiliated my brother this morning.
He came to me crying because you rejected him.
George? Brown hair, freshman.
Oh, the magician.
Illusionist.
Which you would know if you gave him a chance.
He wasn't the right fit for the job.
It's nothing personal.
Maybe not to you, but George was up all night perfecting that routine.
This is Keaton.
Rejection is a part of life.
He needs to learn eventually.
- Do you have a sibling? - I do.
Hmm.
So, how would you feel if someone treated your brother - Sister.
- The way you treated George? I'm so sorry.
Really, I am.
What can I do to make it up to you? Not me.
My brother.
Apologize to George.
You don't own her - Can't wait for you to forget - The number to phone her We say what we want and we get What we get of our own device You ain't no prize Don't give me those eyes - How can you say with that one kiss - How many times Sorry, my bad.
Wrong verse.
Can we go again? [sighs.]
Okay, but just the two of you.
How many times can I let go? I'm gonna feel it in my bones How can you say Hold it.
Okay, what is going on, you guys? It's like you're complete strangers.
It kinda feels like we are.
From the top, but this time I want you to listen to each other.
Miles? [strumming guitar.]
How many times can I let go? I'm gonna feel it Better, Miles, but look at Alya, connect with her.
It's like she's doing this on purpose.
She's so doing this on purpose.
I owe you more than this How many times? How many times? How many times? How many times? How many times? How many times? - You just don't get it - [Frances.]
You don't own her - Can't wait for you to forget - The number to phone her And we say what we want and we get What we get of our own device You ain't no prize Don't give me those eyes And we say what we want and we get What we get of our own device You ain't no prize This is too much.
And we say what we want and we get What we get of our own device You ain't no prize Don't give me those eyes I knew you had it in you.
All right, take five.
[Frances.]
Bianca, hang back.
I wanna go over your harmonies.
[sighs.]
Hey, you.
So, I was thinking salsa lessons for our next date.
We could both pick up some new moves.
- Forget it.
- Promise I won't make fun.
[sighs.]
Are you okay? No.
Yeah, I'm fine.
It's just this.
It's not gonna work.
I'm sorry, I can't.
Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
[both grunt.]
One more time.
I got this.
[both grunt.]
Maybe we should take a break.
We've already gone 20 minutes into Beckett's practice time.
Exactly.
Mr.
Too Cool For School could show any minute now.
We need to take advantage.
[scoffs.]
I really don't think he's gonna show.
- [door opens.]
- [Sasha scoffs.]
[door closes.]
I can't believe he skipped.
Who skipped? Miss Catto, Mr.
Roy, I need a moment alone with Mr.
Bradstreet.
Sir, does Keaton have a magic class? I wish.
I'd make this stack of paperwork disappear.
Ha-ha.
Oh, uh Oh, thank goodness.
I thought I'd never find you.
- Listen, I'm so sorry I - Pick a card.
- I'm sorry? - Pick a card.
Memorize it.
The queen of hearts.
What else? Listen, George, the way I treated you, there was no excuse for it.
That's correct.
Your brother told me how talented you are.
He seems like an amazing brother.
That's also correct.
You know, I have a sister too.
I have no way of knowing if that's correct or not.
My point is, I hope you'll accept my apology.
I'm sorry.
Is this your card? What the? That's incredible.
I know.
Wait, George.
Could you tell your brother? - I didn't catch his name.
- Aidan.
Aidan.
Right.
He's in Drama.
A leading man.
He also plays rugby for fun.
And an athlete? Could you tell Aidan that you and I had this talk? Sure.
You know, Aidan helped me practice my routine last night.
- He sounds like an incredible brother.
- He is.
He's happy when I'm happy.
And right now, there's only one thing that will make me happy.
If you still want to be my VP, the job's yours.
- I accept.
- So about your brother [school bell rings.]
Wait.
What just happened? What could you possibly have been thinking? This is happening far too often.
Did you see Helsweel's face? I think I just peed in my pants a little.
Did you see Beckett's face? I think he just peed in his pants a little.
I wish we could hear what's happening in there.
Maybe we can.
[Helsweel.]
You have zero commitment to this school, - to your craft - No commitment.
[Helsweel.]
zero respect for authority No respect for authority.
- [Helsweel.]
an utter lack of - Utter lack of pokers.
Focus! - Utter lack of focus.
- That's it.
Scooch.
[grunts.]
Double scooch and a little help.
[groans.]
[Helsweel.]
I am so disappointed in you.
This duet is totally ours.
[Helsweel speaking indistinctly.]
- The one? The one what? - Shh! [Helsweel.]
I need you to show me that you deserve to win.
- She needs Beckett to win? - That's not what she's saying.
- [Helsweel.]
Sasha is good - See? Sasha's good.
[Helsweel speaking indistinctly.]
Sounds like she's saying only Beckett has what it takes to win.
Who knows what she is saying? We're only hearing bits and pieces.
Yeah, I mean, Helsweel wouldn't ask you to audition if she didn't think you could win.
- What's going on now? - Shh! I can't hear.
[Beckett.]
What are you doing? - What did he say? - Uh Oops.
[Scarlett.]
I think I just made the biggest mistake.
- Magic kid? - Illusionist.
I'm trying.
This is a disaster.
What was I thinking? Just tell George you made a mistake.
- I can't.
Aidan would hate me.
- Aidan? I chose George to be my vice president to impress his brother.
- Ah.
Aidan.
- [scoffs.]
- What were you thinking? - I don't know.
There's something about this guy.
He's cute, he's an actor slash athlete.
- I think I like him, Kit.
- Seriously, Scarly? Okay, then.
But it's useless.
I made the worst first impression.
- It can't be that bad.
- I just don't want him to think of me as the girl who made his little brother cry.
He won't.
But I am the girl stuck with a magician as my vice president.
Illusionist.
- You wanted to see my brother? - Uh, yeah, but Right this way.
So, are you okay? It's okay if you're not.
Alya broke up with you.
- I'm aware.
Thanks.
- Are you? Because break-ups hurt, unless you're a robot, - and even robots hurt.
- [sighs.]
I played one on TV.
People break up.
Life goes on.
- Not if you don't deal.
- This is me dealing.
Okay, I get it.
You're distracting yourself.
That song with Alya, it was intense.
If Jax and I broke up, knock on wood I would not want to sit across from him and make beautiful music and be reminded of everything that was great about us.
But if you keep avoiding your feelings, you're going to mess up the next great thing that comes along.
I think I already did.
- Thanks, Dr.
Phil.
- Just You don't have to deal with this alone.
I have two choices.
I can either give up or I can dance for my life.
May the best man win.
Thanks.
I will.
Who does this guy think he is? I don't care what Helsweel said or didn't say.
There is no way he can outdance me with zero practice.
He's delusional.
Carly and Beckett, you're up.
You better know what you're doing.
[chuckles.]
Wow, he's strong.
But you're way better.
["Yes Yes Yes" playing.]
Ooh, ooh, ah For the first time I'm gonna put it down Bass drum kicking To a brand-new sound Took a look inside, look what I found Whole new woman, whole new sound This is what it takes Can I handle it? - Yes This is my chain, can I jangle it? - Yes - This is my vision, this is my quest - This is my mission, do I accept? - Yes If you could fly How high would you go? I never doubt I never say no Ooh, ooh, ah I never doubt, I never say no, ooh [music stops.]
All right.
Mr.
Roy.
[door closes.]
- [Bianca.]
I love those.
- [Jax.]
Which one? [Bianca.]
No.
Which one do you want to see? [Jax.]
The one when the trailer came out - Hey, is it okay if I? - I don't know.
Dr.
Phil has lots of patients to see.
But I can always make time for you.
Bring it in, buddy.
[indistinct chatter.]
[door opens.]
I had this great new idea for student council.
It involves goats.
Goats.
Totes.
Please let this be worth it.
This girl is gullible.
Scarlett, hey.
He knows my name.
So worth it.
I have to say, I was surprised when George told me you made him VP.
I wanna say thank you.
It means a lot to both of us.
No welcome.
I mean, you're problem.
- Um - [Aidan laughs.]
I can't wait to work with him.
There she is.
Scarlett, this is Cassandra, Aidan's girlfriend.
Hey.
Ready to go? See you on our next meeting, Prez.
Previously on Backstage This year, Keaton's hosting the CAMDAs.
[crowd cheering, applauding.]
Being student council president is a grueling job.
I've been to the CAMDAs.
Everybody better bring their A-game.
I can give you notes on your jumps if you want.
Who does this guy think he is? This is TM-not okay, Jenna.
I honestly was just trying to fix things.
I honestly can't be friends with a liar.
Will you, Julie Maslany, let me take you out? [Julie.]
I'd love that.
I almost kissed, Julie.
I think Miles and I just broke up.
[Alya.]
I've been focusing on all the wrong things lately.
I lost track of my music, of who I am.
I need more.
[Alya.]
Maybe this is the way it's supposed to be.
[Miles.]
I still can't believe you scored us free hot dogs.
I still can't believe the moves you busted in the seventh inning stretch.
- You wish you had those moves.
- [laughs.]
Oh, and that cupcake shop on the way home? So good.
How many did you eat again? Only one plus two.
- Hey, Cake Thief, remember? - How could I forget? Oh, that reminds me.
- Now, you'll be ready for our next game.
- [chuckles.]
So, there's a next game? Unless you can't handle my moves.
[laughs.]
Aw, you're going on a second date? Congratulations.
It's not like I won a Grammy.
You haven't been on a second date sin [sighs.]
You can say her name.
I haven't been on a second date since Alya.
It's fine.
I'm fine.
All right.
Maybe he really is fine.
How many times? - Yo.
- [seat thuds, creaks.]
[Alya.]
Yo? [laughs.]
Yeah, that boy is totally fine.
[laughs.]
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, oh, oh - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark [trombone playing.]
[indistinct chattering.]
Do you see that? Look.
Thank you.
I'll let you know.
You're choosing a vice-president based on how well they can play an instrument? - Or sing, or dance, or act, or - Handle responsibility? Balance a budget? Anyone can make themselves sound good in an interview.
But performing is a window into the soul.
I think that's the eyes.
Fine, make fun.
But I'll be spending hours and hours with this person.
I'll know the one when I see them.
Next! [exhales.]
[sighs.]
Hello, my name is George, and today, I will be demonstrating the art of illusion.
Magic? Sorry, sweetie.
These auditions are for serious candidates only.
That means you can leave.
- But I-I haven't even - Next! That is exactly why I need auditions, screen out the strange ones.
Next! Hi, I'm Mindy Dobson.
I'm a freshman and a Prima.
Excellent.
Show me what you got.
[instrumental music playing.]
Beckett.
Where was your spot during that last tour? I need to see focus.
Here.
Why didn't she have any notes for me? She always has notes for me.
- Way to take that bull by the horns.
- Guess I was a ten out of ten.
Guess he's still not talking to me.
Yeah, you were great.
That last jump you did? Insane height.
I was pretty great, wasn't I? [Helsweel.]
Dancers eyes front.
I decided to mentor two students, one male and one female, to compete in a duet at the CAMDAs.
The importance of this opportunity cannot be understated.
[exhales.]
I got this.
The pair I've decided to coach are Carly and Sasha.
Or Carly and Beckett.
Mr.
Roy and Mr.
Bradstreet, you will both get studio time to rehearse with Miss Catto.
Be ready to perform for me at the end of the day.
To the corner.
We're finishing with grand allegro.
Just can't get enough of me, huh.
You need to win this.
If I have to spend one more minute with that guy, I will literally claw my eyes out.
- No pressure.
- No problem.
Prince Charming and Cinderella will be reunited once more.
[ukulele playing.]
Blue bird singing our story A few notes, perfect melody I try to sing along I try This girl is talented.
But could I be in a room with her for hours, laughing at inside jokes, eating pizza into the wee hours of the morning? I try So just let go Socks and sandals? - Next! - No one needs to know Mm-hm [sighs.]
Is this the vice-prez auditions? You've come to the right place.
Great kicks.
Are those Adidas? - Or - You're unbelievable.
Thanks.
I get that a lot.
You totally humiliated my brother this morning.
He came to me crying because you rejected him.
George? Brown hair, freshman.
Oh, the magician.
Illusionist.
Which you would know if you gave him a chance.
He wasn't the right fit for the job.
It's nothing personal.
Maybe not to you, but George was up all night perfecting that routine.
This is Keaton.
Rejection is a part of life.
He needs to learn eventually.
- Do you have a sibling? - I do.
Hmm.
So, how would you feel if someone treated your brother - Sister.
- The way you treated George? I'm so sorry.
Really, I am.
What can I do to make it up to you? Not me.
My brother.
Apologize to George.
You don't own her - Can't wait for you to forget - The number to phone her We say what we want and we get What we get of our own device You ain't no prize Don't give me those eyes - How can you say with that one kiss - How many times Sorry, my bad.
Wrong verse.
Can we go again? [sighs.]
Okay, but just the two of you.
How many times can I let go? I'm gonna feel it in my bones How can you say Hold it.
Okay, what is going on, you guys? It's like you're complete strangers.
It kinda feels like we are.
From the top, but this time I want you to listen to each other.
Miles? [strumming guitar.]
How many times can I let go? I'm gonna feel it Better, Miles, but look at Alya, connect with her.
It's like she's doing this on purpose.
She's so doing this on purpose.
I owe you more than this How many times? How many times? How many times? How many times? How many times? How many times? - You just don't get it - [Frances.]
You don't own her - Can't wait for you to forget - The number to phone her And we say what we want and we get What we get of our own device You ain't no prize Don't give me those eyes And we say what we want and we get What we get of our own device You ain't no prize This is too much.
And we say what we want and we get What we get of our own device You ain't no prize Don't give me those eyes I knew you had it in you.
All right, take five.
[Frances.]
Bianca, hang back.
I wanna go over your harmonies.
[sighs.]
Hey, you.
So, I was thinking salsa lessons for our next date.
We could both pick up some new moves.
- Forget it.
- Promise I won't make fun.
[sighs.]
Are you okay? No.
Yeah, I'm fine.
It's just this.
It's not gonna work.
I'm sorry, I can't.
Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
[both grunt.]
One more time.
I got this.
[both grunt.]
Maybe we should take a break.
We've already gone 20 minutes into Beckett's practice time.
Exactly.
Mr.
Too Cool For School could show any minute now.
We need to take advantage.
[scoffs.]
I really don't think he's gonna show.
- [door opens.]
- [Sasha scoffs.]
[door closes.]
I can't believe he skipped.
Who skipped? Miss Catto, Mr.
Roy, I need a moment alone with Mr.
Bradstreet.
Sir, does Keaton have a magic class? I wish.
I'd make this stack of paperwork disappear.
Ha-ha.
Oh, uh Oh, thank goodness.
I thought I'd never find you.
- Listen, I'm so sorry I - Pick a card.
- I'm sorry? - Pick a card.
Memorize it.
The queen of hearts.
What else? Listen, George, the way I treated you, there was no excuse for it.
That's correct.
Your brother told me how talented you are.
He seems like an amazing brother.
That's also correct.
You know, I have a sister too.
I have no way of knowing if that's correct or not.
My point is, I hope you'll accept my apology.
I'm sorry.
Is this your card? What the? That's incredible.
I know.
Wait, George.
Could you tell your brother? - I didn't catch his name.
- Aidan.
Aidan.
Right.
He's in Drama.
A leading man.
He also plays rugby for fun.
And an athlete? Could you tell Aidan that you and I had this talk? Sure.
You know, Aidan helped me practice my routine last night.
- He sounds like an incredible brother.
- He is.
He's happy when I'm happy.
And right now, there's only one thing that will make me happy.
If you still want to be my VP, the job's yours.
- I accept.
- So about your brother [school bell rings.]
Wait.
What just happened? What could you possibly have been thinking? This is happening far too often.
Did you see Helsweel's face? I think I just peed in my pants a little.
Did you see Beckett's face? I think he just peed in his pants a little.
I wish we could hear what's happening in there.
Maybe we can.
[Helsweel.]
You have zero commitment to this school, - to your craft - No commitment.
[Helsweel.]
zero respect for authority No respect for authority.
- [Helsweel.]
an utter lack of - Utter lack of pokers.
Focus! - Utter lack of focus.
- That's it.
Scooch.
[grunts.]
Double scooch and a little help.
[groans.]
[Helsweel.]
I am so disappointed in you.
This duet is totally ours.
[Helsweel speaking indistinctly.]
- The one? The one what? - Shh! [Helsweel.]
I need you to show me that you deserve to win.
- She needs Beckett to win? - That's not what she's saying.
- [Helsweel.]
Sasha is good - See? Sasha's good.
[Helsweel speaking indistinctly.]
Sounds like she's saying only Beckett has what it takes to win.
Who knows what she is saying? We're only hearing bits and pieces.
Yeah, I mean, Helsweel wouldn't ask you to audition if she didn't think you could win.
- What's going on now? - Shh! I can't hear.
[Beckett.]
What are you doing? - What did he say? - Uh Oops.
[Scarlett.]
I think I just made the biggest mistake.
- Magic kid? - Illusionist.
I'm trying.
This is a disaster.
What was I thinking? Just tell George you made a mistake.
- I can't.
Aidan would hate me.
- Aidan? I chose George to be my vice president to impress his brother.
- Ah.
Aidan.
- [scoffs.]
- What were you thinking? - I don't know.
There's something about this guy.
He's cute, he's an actor slash athlete.
- I think I like him, Kit.
- Seriously, Scarly? Okay, then.
But it's useless.
I made the worst first impression.
- It can't be that bad.
- I just don't want him to think of me as the girl who made his little brother cry.
He won't.
But I am the girl stuck with a magician as my vice president.
Illusionist.
- You wanted to see my brother? - Uh, yeah, but Right this way.
So, are you okay? It's okay if you're not.
Alya broke up with you.
- I'm aware.
Thanks.
- Are you? Because break-ups hurt, unless you're a robot, - and even robots hurt.
- [sighs.]
I played one on TV.
People break up.
Life goes on.
- Not if you don't deal.
- This is me dealing.
Okay, I get it.
You're distracting yourself.
That song with Alya, it was intense.
If Jax and I broke up, knock on wood I would not want to sit across from him and make beautiful music and be reminded of everything that was great about us.
But if you keep avoiding your feelings, you're going to mess up the next great thing that comes along.
I think I already did.
- Thanks, Dr.
Phil.
- Just You don't have to deal with this alone.
I have two choices.
I can either give up or I can dance for my life.
May the best man win.
Thanks.
I will.
Who does this guy think he is? I don't care what Helsweel said or didn't say.
There is no way he can outdance me with zero practice.
He's delusional.
Carly and Beckett, you're up.
You better know what you're doing.
[chuckles.]
Wow, he's strong.
But you're way better.
["Yes Yes Yes" playing.]
Ooh, ooh, ah For the first time I'm gonna put it down Bass drum kicking To a brand-new sound Took a look inside, look what I found Whole new woman, whole new sound This is what it takes Can I handle it? - Yes This is my chain, can I jangle it? - Yes - This is my vision, this is my quest - This is my mission, do I accept? - Yes If you could fly How high would you go? I never doubt I never say no Ooh, ooh, ah I never doubt, I never say no, ooh [music stops.]
All right.
Mr.
Roy.
[door closes.]
- [Bianca.]
I love those.
- [Jax.]
Which one? [Bianca.]
No.
Which one do you want to see? [Jax.]
The one when the trailer came out - Hey, is it okay if I? - I don't know.
Dr.
Phil has lots of patients to see.
But I can always make time for you.
Bring it in, buddy.
[indistinct chatter.]
[door opens.]
I had this great new idea for student council.
It involves goats.
Goats.
Totes.
Please let this be worth it.
This girl is gullible.
Scarlett, hey.
He knows my name.
So worth it.
I have to say, I was surprised when George told me you made him VP.
I wanna say thank you.
It means a lot to both of us.
No welcome.
I mean, you're problem.
- Um - [Aidan laughs.]
I can't wait to work with him.
There she is.
Scarlett, this is Cassandra, Aidan's girlfriend.
Hey.
Ready to go? See you on our next meeting, Prez.