Backstage (2016) s02e28 Episode Script
Hope
[Alya.]
Previously on Backstage Mr.
Lennox, may I speak to you for a moment? We have a problem.
- Me and you? - You and math.
You're gonna ace this test, mathe-magician.
[Miles.]
I got one right, and I guessed it.
- [mouthing.]
- As of today, there are no more Primas.
- What? What are you? - You can't do that.
[Julie.]
Your parents are on the board of the Center for Arts and Innovation.
It makes you a hypocrite and a fraud.
You think you're so much better than everyone.
This morning, we found out that Keaton is being shut down.
We need to come together to create a project that no one can ignore.
[all.]
Keaton! Keaton! Keaton! A very good friend of mine once told me that no matter the situation, there's always a bright side.
There's always hope.
We are going to save this school, but in order to do that, we are going to need more than beautiful choreography.
More than powerful arrangements.
We need to inspire the student body.
We need to give them [both.]
Hope? - Cake.
- [kids giggling.]
Millionaires.
[sighs.]
I know we can impress the school board with the show, but what if it's not enough? We're doing everything that we can.
I'm holding auditions for new songs today.
And the dance has come so far.
Now, we need people with influence.
People who the school board can't won't say "no" to.
[sighs.]
Anyone know anyone famous? My uncle is friends with Rex Harrington.
My godmother's on Canadian Idol.
Great.
My people will be in contact with their people.
Anyone else? "Find rich people.
" Sounds like a plan.
Well, keep thinking on it.
And keep up the good work, everyone.
I know we can do this.
Okay, what is that girl hiding? 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 ["Still Running" is playing.]
But I don't walk away When it matters most And I'm still running Chasing the clouds Are you staring at me? That was beautiful.
That was supposed to be private.
Are you even supposed to be dancing like that? Who are you? My mom? [scoffs.]
The doctor hasn't cleared me yet, but my physio exercises are so boring.
Hey, you'll be dancing again, full-out, in no time.
- I know it.
- [sighs.]
Thanks, Beckett.
See you in class? Uh, wait.
Sometimes, it feels like she likes me as much as I like her.
And it's only a matter of time.
You've been walking around with this stuck to you all morning? [giggles.]
Other times, it feels like I might be waiting forever.
[sighs.]
"You are formally invited to the Primas Summer Dance Intensive.
" Primas.
[chuckles.]
Summer Dance Intensive.
Me? Vanessa? Eight weeks? Eight weeks hanging out together, dancing together, all day, every day.
With her, but not with her.
That's intense ive.
[door opening.]
- Is that? - [Beckett.]
Prima blue? No mistaking it.
Does this mean the Primas are back? [Vanessa chuckles.]
"It's time to be inspired again.
It's time for hope.
" They're back.
They're really back.
Who? How? Helsweel? - Must have been Cassandra.
- What? You didn't get one? That's so ridiculous.
After everything, you deserve to be a Prima.
Cassandra can't do this.
It's okay.
Carly, I'm fine.
It's not worth the drama.
I don't know why I thought I'd get one.
Of course, I didn't get one.
- But - This is a good thing.
The Primas can't exist without Keaton, right? Maybe this means there's a chance the school might stay open? - Let's not rock the boat, okay? - Okay.
Whatever.
I didn't wanna go to Prima Camp anyway.
When I was a kid, I went to Camp Wenamagaya.
We made our own TVs.
[strumming guitar.]
Frances is picking songs for this season's performance.
And I really wanna do my part to save Keaton.
- [Jax.]
You can't just ignore it.
- [Miles.]
I'm not.
I'm dealing.
By how, not showing up? - How is that dealing? - What's the point? - I was gonna fail anyway.
- That's not true.
- If you believe in yourself you can - That's not it.
I can't let you just throw away your whole year.
For the last time, I'm dealing with it.
Okay? So, back off.
[Jax sighs.]
- What was that about? - Wha? Um, nothing.
It didn't sound like nothing.
Hey, wouldn't wanna be Alya Kendrick's next victim.
I'm not putting other people's stories into my songs anymore.
I'm just trying to be your friend.
- Well, I thought we were friends.
- Are we? Feels kinda like we're strangers.
Strangers who eavesdrop on each other.
I was working on a song.
- My audition with Frances is today.
- Do you want help? - Are you sure you're okay? - Come on.
Frances loves it when we work together.
So, he doesn't wanna talk.
Fine.
But, I know him well enough to tell when something's up.
So, if he wants to make music, I'll take it.
It's a start, for now.
Okay.
Great.
But let's work somewhere else.
I know the perfect place.
[classical music playing.]
Impressive.
I'm sure audience of influences will love it.
If I can get anyone to show up.
I really think this choreography will take the dance to the next level.
Okay, I'm just gonna say it.
I feel like you're hiding something.
Is it the show? Do you not think it's good enough to perform in front of anyone important? No! The show's great.
Then what is it? Because you're really freaking me out, and I should be calling famous people right now.
It's Matteo.
You mean the fight that you had? His parents have money, a lot of money and power.
Wha? That's what you're hiding? That's amazing! Ask him for help.
No! Matteo's the worst.
But he goes to this school.
I'm sure he'll wanna help.
You don't get it.
Matteo, he's smart and mean, manipulative.
You can't involve him in this, Scarlett.
Promise me? Promise me you won't ask him.
Okay.
I promise.
Thank you.
[birds chirping.]
[indistinct chattering.]
- [sighs.]
- Um, so, this is where you wanna play? I figured we've sparked here before.
- Something wrong? - No, it's, uh it's fine, I guess.
So, I was thinking we start in E minor.
What you doing over there? Playing hide and seek? [chuckles.]
E minor.
Right.
[playing guitar.]
The rustling leaves A hint of rain Seriously, what's up? Is this about Julie? You can talk to me about anything.
What if we change the key here? Make it lower? - Wow.
He really doesn't wanna talk.
- [guitar playing.]
My shining heart, it rusts again Nice.
Um, for the next verse, we should sing in harmony.
So, you'd start on D natural? [gasps.]
Oh! So, that's how harmonies work.
- [grass rustling.]
- Huh.
Can you stop acting like a stranger and come sit with me? Come sit with me.
[playing guitar.]
[together.]
They see fields I see you They hear rain I hear too Your laugh, your voice Your fear, your joy Everywhere, everywhere Everywhere is you I've missed this.
I've missed [guitar playing.]
her.
Miles Lennox.
- [sighs.]
- Did you forget you're on probation? - Probation? - I just skipped one test.
And I'm doing all the makeup work you assigned.
I told you, until you get your marks up, you are not allowed to do music.
You're pulled out of music? [Durani.]
Inside, Mr.
Lennox.
I'm sorry.
Yes, I understand.
Mr.
Trudeau is a busy man.
Thank you for your time.
[laughter, indistinct chattering.]
[sighs.]
I've gotten a lot of yeses.
Also, quite a few nos.
[indistinct chattering.]
I know Julie said Matteo's the worst, but he's right there.
And his rich parents probably have rich, influential friends.
Matteo.
Scarlett Dunn, student council president with one heck of a voice.
C'est moi.
I assume you've heard about the performance to save Keaton? - Something to do with the seasons? - Exactly.
Speaking of seasons, I've heard that your parents have influence.
That has nothing to do with the seasons, and that's not really common knowledge.
Regardless, it's influence that can help save our school.
I know you're graduating, but I've seen you do amazing things here, and I want future generations to have the same chance.
So, what? You expect me to bring my parents and a blank check? Well, I mean, in a perfect world I do wanna save the school.
Really? I can't promise any blank checks, but I can get my parents to come.
- And tell them to bring friends? - Sure.
They know the Minister of Culture.
Do you have media? Well yeah.
My dad has contacts at all the major networks.
You should be able to get some great coverage.
- That's amazing.
- It's the least I can do.
My family and I, we'll do whatever we can.
Julie said he was smart.
On one condition.
Anything.
Name it.
Julie Maslany cannot dance in the performance.
Let me know.
And mean.
[piano playing.]
- Okay, is my leotard on inside out? - What? No, you're fine.
It's just - About the Primas - Please, can we not? There's a ton of other summer dance programs I'd rather go to.
Maybe taking her invitation was a good thing.
This could be a blessing in disguise.
I mean, I guess it would be cool to spend the summer with my best friend.
Scratch that.
I have to tell her.
Vanessa, I - I just, um - You what? - Spit it out, weirdo.
- [school bell rings.]
- I know what happened - I know you told me not to, but I've been thinking about it and I'm furious.
Carly.
No, I can't let Cassandra keep us apart all summer.
- I'm gonna give her a piece of my mind.
- What if it makes things worse? It won't.
[Beckett.]
Hey, Carly, wait up.
Where are you going? She's gonna need backup.
[guitar playing.]
The rustling leaves How could Miles get pulled out of music class? And how did I not know? Whoa, stop.
Where are you right now? 'Cause it's not here.
Do I tell her? She's the last person I should be talking to about this.
- Is this about Miles? - How do you do that? It's a gift.
- Talk, Alya.
- I think he might be in trouble.
He's, like, failing school or something.
Heavy.
Look, you can't fix him, okay? It's not your battle.
Focus on you.
You're right.
[clears throat.]
[playing guitar.]
The rustling leaves You're still thinking about him.
I'm sorry.
I can't stop.
Because I - Because you're in love with him.
- I am not in love with him.
And he's in love with you.
Everyone sees it except for you.
And him.
Look, the music doesn't work when you two aren't working.
That's so unfair.
I've been putting everything into the music, trying not to let myself get distracted.
What's wrong with being distracted? What are you so afraid of? Losing myself.
You know, if I can be your mentor one last time and bestow some words of wisdom, it's, "Don't sell yourself short.
" You're stronger than you think.
- I don't know about that.
- I do.
Be honest with yourself, Alya.
Be honest with him.
Not only did I break my promise to Julie, but now I have to tell her she can't dance? She'll be heartbroken.
Then tell Matteo "no.
" But he said he'll bring media and the Minister of Culture.
His parents are way more influential than I thought.
Then tell Julie.
She's your friend.
Maybe she'll understand.
And what if she doesn't? This could go so many different ways.
Try out what you're gonna say on me.
- What? - I'll be Julie.
I'm an actor.
I can help you with this.
Come on.
[Aidan exhales.]
Okay, Julie, I have something to tell you.
No, no.
Seriously.
You have to commit.
Really believe I'm Julie.
[sighs.]
Fine.
Julie, I talked to Matteo.
You what? So extra.
I'm being Julie.
Just go with it.
- I'm trying to do what's right.
- Right for you.
For Keaton.
So, you're putting Keaton ahead of our friendship? No, it's just His parents could really help save our school, and this is bigger than you and me.
- [scoffs.]
- I'm doing this for all of us.
Us? - There's no more "us," Scarlett.
- Julie.
You did exactly what I asked you not to do.
I'm sorry.
That's unforgivable.
Sorry.
Sometimes, I get a little method.
Did it help? I think it did.
Carly, hold on! Just wait! You can't talk to Cassandra.
Since when do you care so much? Since Since Cassandra's not the one you need to scream at.
What did you do, Bradstreet? Vanessa didn't get her invitation to Prima Camp because I took it.
- What? Why? - I don't know.
Because Don't you dare say because you like her too much.
Reminder to self, girls tell their best friends everything.
- I'm going to tell her.
- You bet you are.
And I'm coming with you.
Now.
[classical music playing.]
Julie will understand.
Hey, Jules.
Can we talk? I know she hates being challenged, but I need to know why she didn't choose me.
So, Primas, huh? Was that you? They're my legacy.
I know I'm graduating, but I, at least, wanna get them back up and running before I'm gone.
- Does Helsweel know about this? - Of course.
She approved all my choices.
- Why are you so? - And I wasn't one of them? You were at the top of my list.
And Helsweel approved you.
What? But I didn't get an invitation.
That's impossible.
I tied it to the bar myself.
Wait, you did? - Then what happened? - I don't know what to tell you.
Someone must've taken it.
That doesn't make any sense.
Who in their right mind would do that? It was me.
[sighs.]
Welcome back, Vanessa.
- I don't know what I was thinking.
- Clearly.
I just saw your name on the envelope and started thinking about spending all that time with you.
But not being with you.
I like you, Vanessa.
And it makes me do weird stupid things, like stare and steal invitations and walk around with dryer sheets on my back.
[Beckett sighs.]
I understand if you don't forgive me, but you gotta know I didn't mean to hurt you.
I never wanna hurt you.
But, for some reason, that's what I keep doing.
Just say you hate me right now, and I will walk away.
[scoffs.]
First, you kiss me and you bail without an explanation.
Then, you give me this tin heart and tell me you'll be there when I'm ready.
[sighs.]
Now, this? It's not how people should act.
In that story the boy does not get the girl.
And in this story? In this story I hate you, Beckett Bradstreet.
- I understand.
- But not as much as I like you.
Yeah? Frances is right.
I've got nothing to lose.
I need to talk to you.
- Not right now.
- Miles.
I still have feelings for you.
Now? You're doing this now? Last year, I didn't know who I was.
I didn't think I could be me around you.
And now, I know.
I know who I am, and I - I really think that - I know who you are, too.
The person who's always making everything about yourself when it's not.
Okay? It's not about you.
You think you can just walk into my life whenever you feel like it and turn everything upside down.
No, not this time.
You know what? I hope this school does shut down so that I never have to see you again.
[melancholy music playing.]
I might have been down This way before I take a few wrong turns A couple times more And I've got some bruises And battle scars to show But I don't walk away
Previously on Backstage Mr.
Lennox, may I speak to you for a moment? We have a problem.
- Me and you? - You and math.
You're gonna ace this test, mathe-magician.
[Miles.]
I got one right, and I guessed it.
- [mouthing.]
- As of today, there are no more Primas.
- What? What are you? - You can't do that.
[Julie.]
Your parents are on the board of the Center for Arts and Innovation.
It makes you a hypocrite and a fraud.
You think you're so much better than everyone.
This morning, we found out that Keaton is being shut down.
We need to come together to create a project that no one can ignore.
[all.]
Keaton! Keaton! Keaton! A very good friend of mine once told me that no matter the situation, there's always a bright side.
There's always hope.
We are going to save this school, but in order to do that, we are going to need more than beautiful choreography.
More than powerful arrangements.
We need to inspire the student body.
We need to give them [both.]
Hope? - Cake.
- [kids giggling.]
Millionaires.
[sighs.]
I know we can impress the school board with the show, but what if it's not enough? We're doing everything that we can.
I'm holding auditions for new songs today.
And the dance has come so far.
Now, we need people with influence.
People who the school board can't won't say "no" to.
[sighs.]
Anyone know anyone famous? My uncle is friends with Rex Harrington.
My godmother's on Canadian Idol.
Great.
My people will be in contact with their people.
Anyone else? "Find rich people.
" Sounds like a plan.
Well, keep thinking on it.
And keep up the good work, everyone.
I know we can do this.
Okay, what is that girl hiding? 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 ["Still Running" is playing.]
But I don't walk away When it matters most And I'm still running Chasing the clouds Are you staring at me? That was beautiful.
That was supposed to be private.
Are you even supposed to be dancing like that? Who are you? My mom? [scoffs.]
The doctor hasn't cleared me yet, but my physio exercises are so boring.
Hey, you'll be dancing again, full-out, in no time.
- I know it.
- [sighs.]
Thanks, Beckett.
See you in class? Uh, wait.
Sometimes, it feels like she likes me as much as I like her.
And it's only a matter of time.
You've been walking around with this stuck to you all morning? [giggles.]
Other times, it feels like I might be waiting forever.
[sighs.]
"You are formally invited to the Primas Summer Dance Intensive.
" Primas.
[chuckles.]
Summer Dance Intensive.
Me? Vanessa? Eight weeks? Eight weeks hanging out together, dancing together, all day, every day.
With her, but not with her.
That's intense ive.
[door opening.]
- Is that? - [Beckett.]
Prima blue? No mistaking it.
Does this mean the Primas are back? [Vanessa chuckles.]
"It's time to be inspired again.
It's time for hope.
" They're back.
They're really back.
Who? How? Helsweel? - Must have been Cassandra.
- What? You didn't get one? That's so ridiculous.
After everything, you deserve to be a Prima.
Cassandra can't do this.
It's okay.
Carly, I'm fine.
It's not worth the drama.
I don't know why I thought I'd get one.
Of course, I didn't get one.
- But - This is a good thing.
The Primas can't exist without Keaton, right? Maybe this means there's a chance the school might stay open? - Let's not rock the boat, okay? - Okay.
Whatever.
I didn't wanna go to Prima Camp anyway.
When I was a kid, I went to Camp Wenamagaya.
We made our own TVs.
[strumming guitar.]
Frances is picking songs for this season's performance.
And I really wanna do my part to save Keaton.
- [Jax.]
You can't just ignore it.
- [Miles.]
I'm not.
I'm dealing.
By how, not showing up? - How is that dealing? - What's the point? - I was gonna fail anyway.
- That's not true.
- If you believe in yourself you can - That's not it.
I can't let you just throw away your whole year.
For the last time, I'm dealing with it.
Okay? So, back off.
[Jax sighs.]
- What was that about? - Wha? Um, nothing.
It didn't sound like nothing.
Hey, wouldn't wanna be Alya Kendrick's next victim.
I'm not putting other people's stories into my songs anymore.
I'm just trying to be your friend.
- Well, I thought we were friends.
- Are we? Feels kinda like we're strangers.
Strangers who eavesdrop on each other.
I was working on a song.
- My audition with Frances is today.
- Do you want help? - Are you sure you're okay? - Come on.
Frances loves it when we work together.
So, he doesn't wanna talk.
Fine.
But, I know him well enough to tell when something's up.
So, if he wants to make music, I'll take it.
It's a start, for now.
Okay.
Great.
But let's work somewhere else.
I know the perfect place.
[classical music playing.]
Impressive.
I'm sure audience of influences will love it.
If I can get anyone to show up.
I really think this choreography will take the dance to the next level.
Okay, I'm just gonna say it.
I feel like you're hiding something.
Is it the show? Do you not think it's good enough to perform in front of anyone important? No! The show's great.
Then what is it? Because you're really freaking me out, and I should be calling famous people right now.
It's Matteo.
You mean the fight that you had? His parents have money, a lot of money and power.
Wha? That's what you're hiding? That's amazing! Ask him for help.
No! Matteo's the worst.
But he goes to this school.
I'm sure he'll wanna help.
You don't get it.
Matteo, he's smart and mean, manipulative.
You can't involve him in this, Scarlett.
Promise me? Promise me you won't ask him.
Okay.
I promise.
Thank you.
[birds chirping.]
[indistinct chattering.]
- [sighs.]
- Um, so, this is where you wanna play? I figured we've sparked here before.
- Something wrong? - No, it's, uh it's fine, I guess.
So, I was thinking we start in E minor.
What you doing over there? Playing hide and seek? [chuckles.]
E minor.
Right.
[playing guitar.]
The rustling leaves A hint of rain Seriously, what's up? Is this about Julie? You can talk to me about anything.
What if we change the key here? Make it lower? - Wow.
He really doesn't wanna talk.
- [guitar playing.]
My shining heart, it rusts again Nice.
Um, for the next verse, we should sing in harmony.
So, you'd start on D natural? [gasps.]
Oh! So, that's how harmonies work.
- [grass rustling.]
- Huh.
Can you stop acting like a stranger and come sit with me? Come sit with me.
[playing guitar.]
[together.]
They see fields I see you They hear rain I hear too Your laugh, your voice Your fear, your joy Everywhere, everywhere Everywhere is you I've missed this.
I've missed [guitar playing.]
her.
Miles Lennox.
- [sighs.]
- Did you forget you're on probation? - Probation? - I just skipped one test.
And I'm doing all the makeup work you assigned.
I told you, until you get your marks up, you are not allowed to do music.
You're pulled out of music? [Durani.]
Inside, Mr.
Lennox.
I'm sorry.
Yes, I understand.
Mr.
Trudeau is a busy man.
Thank you for your time.
[laughter, indistinct chattering.]
[sighs.]
I've gotten a lot of yeses.
Also, quite a few nos.
[indistinct chattering.]
I know Julie said Matteo's the worst, but he's right there.
And his rich parents probably have rich, influential friends.
Matteo.
Scarlett Dunn, student council president with one heck of a voice.
C'est moi.
I assume you've heard about the performance to save Keaton? - Something to do with the seasons? - Exactly.
Speaking of seasons, I've heard that your parents have influence.
That has nothing to do with the seasons, and that's not really common knowledge.
Regardless, it's influence that can help save our school.
I know you're graduating, but I've seen you do amazing things here, and I want future generations to have the same chance.
So, what? You expect me to bring my parents and a blank check? Well, I mean, in a perfect world I do wanna save the school.
Really? I can't promise any blank checks, but I can get my parents to come.
- And tell them to bring friends? - Sure.
They know the Minister of Culture.
Do you have media? Well yeah.
My dad has contacts at all the major networks.
You should be able to get some great coverage.
- That's amazing.
- It's the least I can do.
My family and I, we'll do whatever we can.
Julie said he was smart.
On one condition.
Anything.
Name it.
Julie Maslany cannot dance in the performance.
Let me know.
And mean.
[piano playing.]
- Okay, is my leotard on inside out? - What? No, you're fine.
It's just - About the Primas - Please, can we not? There's a ton of other summer dance programs I'd rather go to.
Maybe taking her invitation was a good thing.
This could be a blessing in disguise.
I mean, I guess it would be cool to spend the summer with my best friend.
Scratch that.
I have to tell her.
Vanessa, I - I just, um - You what? - Spit it out, weirdo.
- [school bell rings.]
- I know what happened - I know you told me not to, but I've been thinking about it and I'm furious.
Carly.
No, I can't let Cassandra keep us apart all summer.
- I'm gonna give her a piece of my mind.
- What if it makes things worse? It won't.
[Beckett.]
Hey, Carly, wait up.
Where are you going? She's gonna need backup.
[guitar playing.]
The rustling leaves How could Miles get pulled out of music class? And how did I not know? Whoa, stop.
Where are you right now? 'Cause it's not here.
Do I tell her? She's the last person I should be talking to about this.
- Is this about Miles? - How do you do that? It's a gift.
- Talk, Alya.
- I think he might be in trouble.
He's, like, failing school or something.
Heavy.
Look, you can't fix him, okay? It's not your battle.
Focus on you.
You're right.
[clears throat.]
[playing guitar.]
The rustling leaves You're still thinking about him.
I'm sorry.
I can't stop.
Because I - Because you're in love with him.
- I am not in love with him.
And he's in love with you.
Everyone sees it except for you.
And him.
Look, the music doesn't work when you two aren't working.
That's so unfair.
I've been putting everything into the music, trying not to let myself get distracted.
What's wrong with being distracted? What are you so afraid of? Losing myself.
You know, if I can be your mentor one last time and bestow some words of wisdom, it's, "Don't sell yourself short.
" You're stronger than you think.
- I don't know about that.
- I do.
Be honest with yourself, Alya.
Be honest with him.
Not only did I break my promise to Julie, but now I have to tell her she can't dance? She'll be heartbroken.
Then tell Matteo "no.
" But he said he'll bring media and the Minister of Culture.
His parents are way more influential than I thought.
Then tell Julie.
She's your friend.
Maybe she'll understand.
And what if she doesn't? This could go so many different ways.
Try out what you're gonna say on me.
- What? - I'll be Julie.
I'm an actor.
I can help you with this.
Come on.
[Aidan exhales.]
Okay, Julie, I have something to tell you.
No, no.
Seriously.
You have to commit.
Really believe I'm Julie.
[sighs.]
Fine.
Julie, I talked to Matteo.
You what? So extra.
I'm being Julie.
Just go with it.
- I'm trying to do what's right.
- Right for you.
For Keaton.
So, you're putting Keaton ahead of our friendship? No, it's just His parents could really help save our school, and this is bigger than you and me.
- [scoffs.]
- I'm doing this for all of us.
Us? - There's no more "us," Scarlett.
- Julie.
You did exactly what I asked you not to do.
I'm sorry.
That's unforgivable.
Sorry.
Sometimes, I get a little method.
Did it help? I think it did.
Carly, hold on! Just wait! You can't talk to Cassandra.
Since when do you care so much? Since Since Cassandra's not the one you need to scream at.
What did you do, Bradstreet? Vanessa didn't get her invitation to Prima Camp because I took it.
- What? Why? - I don't know.
Because Don't you dare say because you like her too much.
Reminder to self, girls tell their best friends everything.
- I'm going to tell her.
- You bet you are.
And I'm coming with you.
Now.
[classical music playing.]
Julie will understand.
Hey, Jules.
Can we talk? I know she hates being challenged, but I need to know why she didn't choose me.
So, Primas, huh? Was that you? They're my legacy.
I know I'm graduating, but I, at least, wanna get them back up and running before I'm gone.
- Does Helsweel know about this? - Of course.
She approved all my choices.
- Why are you so? - And I wasn't one of them? You were at the top of my list.
And Helsweel approved you.
What? But I didn't get an invitation.
That's impossible.
I tied it to the bar myself.
Wait, you did? - Then what happened? - I don't know what to tell you.
Someone must've taken it.
That doesn't make any sense.
Who in their right mind would do that? It was me.
[sighs.]
Welcome back, Vanessa.
- I don't know what I was thinking.
- Clearly.
I just saw your name on the envelope and started thinking about spending all that time with you.
But not being with you.
I like you, Vanessa.
And it makes me do weird stupid things, like stare and steal invitations and walk around with dryer sheets on my back.
[Beckett sighs.]
I understand if you don't forgive me, but you gotta know I didn't mean to hurt you.
I never wanna hurt you.
But, for some reason, that's what I keep doing.
Just say you hate me right now, and I will walk away.
[scoffs.]
First, you kiss me and you bail without an explanation.
Then, you give me this tin heart and tell me you'll be there when I'm ready.
[sighs.]
Now, this? It's not how people should act.
In that story the boy does not get the girl.
And in this story? In this story I hate you, Beckett Bradstreet.
- I understand.
- But not as much as I like you.
Yeah? Frances is right.
I've got nothing to lose.
I need to talk to you.
- Not right now.
- Miles.
I still have feelings for you.
Now? You're doing this now? Last year, I didn't know who I was.
I didn't think I could be me around you.
And now, I know.
I know who I am, and I - I really think that - I know who you are, too.
The person who's always making everything about yourself when it's not.
Okay? It's not about you.
You think you can just walk into my life whenever you feel like it and turn everything upside down.
No, not this time.
You know what? I hope this school does shut down so that I never have to see you again.
[melancholy music playing.]
I might have been down This way before I take a few wrong turns A couple times more And I've got some bruises And battle scars to show But I don't walk away