Backstage (2016) s02e29 Episode Script

Almost There

[Bianca.]
Previously on Backstage - We are so gonna be famous! - [both chuckle.]
[Bianca.]
Curtis2001 writes: "How do I get in touch with Scarlett Dunn?" [Bianca.]
We're over.
You're auditioning too? You didn't think I'd miss my chance to dance for J.
J.
Hawks, did you? - I do wanna save the school.
- Really? On one condition.
Julie Maslany cannot dance in the performance.
[upbeat music playing.]
[Vanessa.]
Carly, I came here as fast as I could.
- What's the emergency? - [Carly.]
Nothing.
- I'm great.
- Seriously? Do you know how many blocks I just hobbled? - [sighs.]
- Here you go, Prima Vanessa.
- [laughs.]
- What's this? It's an official emergency Prima kit.
[chuckles.]
Prima juice recipe? Written on Prima blue paper.
- Blue leotard? - In your size.
Green gummy bears? I couldn't find blue ones.
- [laughs.]
You're the best.
- So are you.
My physio-therapist says my ankle's almost good to go.
By the time Prima Camp starts, I'll be back to norm.
Which means we'll be dancing together, as Primas.
Finally.
This is gonna be the best summer in the history of summers.
[cell phone ringing.]
[beeps.]
Hey, J.
J.
Oh, yeah.
What's it for? [scoffs.]
Sounds great.
Can I think about it? Okay.
Bye.
[cell phone beeps.]
Another music video audition? You can't.
You already have too much on your plate.
- I told her I'd think about it.
- Well, I thought about it for you.
You're not doing the audition.
- V, it's - Carly, please.
Don't stretch yourself thin.
Your dad has a job and things are better at home, right? Sure.
We have the Seasons Dance, saving Keaton and now Prima camp.
You need to take care of yourself.
Besides, it's just a music video.
It wasn't just a music video.
There's always gonna be more auditions.
- But dancing with your BFF? - You're right.
I'll tell her no.
It's for the best.
[snickers.]
It was an offer.
To be J.
J.
's apprentice all summer long on Selena Gomez's tour.
She may even let me dance back up.
This could be amazing.
You'll see.
You won't regret this.
[indistinct chattering.]
Morning, everyone.
Let's start with the fall to winter transitions.
We still need to clean that up.
["Spark" playing.]
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 [indistinct chattering.]
Kit Dunn.
My friend, my ex's new girlfriend.
This is gonna be awkward.
- So - [chuckles.]
So [both chuckle.]
I'm glad we had this talk.
[Kit.]
Me too.
I've missed you.
Same.
Are you looking for Jax? 'Cause I don't think he's here yet.
Actually, I was hoping I could talk to you.
I'm all ears.
It's probably not a big deal, and I haven't told Scarlett yet.
She's There's this one fan that's been posting on her social media a lot.
That's great.
Scarlett's fans are super loyal.
Yeah.
[chuckles.]
- But, no.
- No? It's just, there's this one particular fan.
Curtis2001.
He's posting a lot.
A lot.
A lot.
Relax.
Scarlett should be so lucky.
This is the price of fame, and you, of all people, should know that.
[stammers.]
Yeah.
You're probably right.
It's just I have a feeling this one's different.
I'll tell you what.
I'll keep an eye out for this Curtis2001.
As Scarlett's manager, I have control over all of her social media accounts, so I'll make sure nothing out of the ordinary's going on.
You promise? - I promise.
- [exhales.]
Thanks, B.
It means a lot.
I should probably head back to school.
[sighs.]
[chuckles nervously.]
Kit.
Bianca.
What was that? Oh, hey, Matt! Excuse me, guys.
[both laugh.]
[school bell rings.]
I'm just saying, what really makes a Prima a Prima? Incredible technique, an insane dedication to being the best and Cassandra's approval.
Who is she to say who's the best? He's still upset he wasn't invited into the Primas.
I get it.
She's Cassandra, the best dancer at our school.
- I think you're the best.
- That's a bit much.
But thanks.
You were chosen to play the lead by Helsweel, remember? Sure.
But to tell you the truth, I've never really wanted to be Prima.
[scoffs.]
Of course you do.
Everyone wants to be a Prima.
Really? It's never been my thing.
If I were to be a part of an extra-curricular dance club, I'd want it to be something fun.
Like tap.
Don't be so hard on yourself.
You could totally be a Prima and you should be.
I don't think you're hearing me.
You're hurt about it.
I can see it in your eyes.
You can? You should totally be a part of Sloane's crew.
You deserve it.
- Maybe.
- Enough is enough.
- You're gonna audition for Sloane.
- Okay.
Yeah.
Hip-hop baby.
I can do that.
- Show her what you're made of.
- Yeah.
- Let's do this! - Let's do this! Yes.
Whoo! The label wants you to go on tour with Big Ticket this summer.
- It's a great chance for you to - [student.]
Hey, superstar! - Perform.
- [Scarlett.]
Hey.
[indistinct chattering.]
[sighs.]
Not to mention all the publicity.
I'm in, B.
No need for convincing here.
What am I doing? This Curtis2001 is probably just a fan.
That's why they're called fans, 'cause they're fanatics.
Kit is probably just being an overprotective sister.
So cute! "Dear Scarlett, today is the day we meet.
I'll be at Keaton this afternoon.
XO, Curtis.
" [Scarlett.]
Um.
- [thudding, teddy bear squeaking.]
- Whew.
- Why did you do that? - [Bianca pants.]
Those things are cesspools for germs.
- Well, who was it from? - Unsigned.
It must be a secret admirer.
A secret admirer? Fun.
I hope they send more gifts.
I gotta call Kit.
What? That would be legit! You're acting strange.
Not as strange as some.
[sighs.]
[Cassandra.]
I can't believe this is it.
Our last dance class at Keaton.
I can't believe the time has gone by so fast.
Doesn't feel real.
[cell phone ringing.]
It's them.
It's Juilliard.
It's happening.
Answer it already.
[beeps.]
Cassandra Miller speaking.
Yes.
Yes.
Of course.
I understand.
Thank you.
What did they say? I've been waitlisted.
That means you still have a chance.
After everything, I still wasn't good enough.
Juilliard has been my dream since I was a kid.
It was my everything.
And you'll find another everything.
No, I won't.
I'm not like you.
I'm not good at everything.
Dance is my thing.
My one and only thing.
[cell phone ringing.]
That's Juilliard.
Aren't you going to answer? They're probably calling all the no's together.
I'm not in the mood for more bad news anyway.
[phone beeps.]
[pop music playing.]
I don't know what this is, but what if at the end, they're connected emotionally, but, you know, like apart physically? Hey, Sloane, can I borrow you for a second? Sure.
If the kiss is the act out, then at least we know where we're going.
- What's up? - Sorry to bother you during class, but we have a request.
It's cool.
We're all having writer's block anyways.
What you got? - You know Jenna, right? - Hi! Yeah, sure.
Sunshine.
Show her what you got, sunshine.
[hip-hop music playing.]
Hey, hey.
Go, Jenna.
It's your birthday.
- What? Hey, hey.
Go, Jenna.
- [laughs.]
What? What? Ooh.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey.
Totally lit, right? You're good.
Would've been fun to have you in my crew.
[both giggling.]
Wait, would have? Glasses, what's the name of my crew? Sloane's Crew.
And what's happening to Sloane next week? - She's graduating? - See? You're sharper than everyone says.
So if Sloane's graduating, what happens to Sloane's Crew next year? Wait, what about Antonio? Graduating.
- Floyd? - Graduating.
- Kiera? - Graduating.
So no Sloane's Crew? Now I see where you get the sharp thing from.
I gotta get back in.
We're on deadline.
I'm so sorry, Jenna.
I got your hopes up Stop! [sighs.]
Look, whatever you're working through, I get it.
Please, just leave me out of it.
[sighs.]
Hi.
Not right now, Scarlett.
I just wanna talk.
I was wrong to say yes to Matteo.
Yeah, you were.
But what's done is done, and like I said, I wanna step back for the sake of Keaton.
But that doesn't mean I'm happy about it.
So can we just leave it at that and move on? No, I can't.
You're graduating.
Tell me how I can start to make this up to you.
There is one thing.
Will you listen to this voicemail? It's Juilliard.
They called? Did you get in? Are you in? They called Cassanda seconds before me.
They usually lump responses together, so I'm pretty sure it's bad news.
I'd rather hear the bad news come from someone I love.
You still love me? I could never stay mad at you.
[cell phone beeps.]
[cell phone beeps.]
I figured.
Rejected.
You got in, Julie.
[chuckles.]
You got in.
I what? You're going to Juilliard.
No, I'm not.
Yes, you are.
Listen for yourself.
Denial is common in situations like these Scarlett, I I don't wanna go.
Ha-ha.
Very funny.
No, seriously.
For the first time in a long time, I know exactly what I want, and it's not Juilliard.
[door opening.]
I was just thinking about you.
Are you excited? What? Uh, yeah.
I mean, how do you know? Of course I know.
Oh.
Are you coming too? I'm running it.
[exhales.]
Wow.
Um Congrats.
What are you talking about? What are you talking about? I asked first.
[taps.]
[sighs.]
I Well [exhales.]
J.
J.
Hawks invited me to be her apprentice this summer.
- Wow.
- And if all goes well, maybe even be a back up dancer for Selena Gomez.
That's incredible.
Congrats.
What were you talking about? Prima Summer Camp.
Of course you were.
But I don't know if I'm gonna accept J.
J.
's offer.
Don't be ridiculous.
Of course you're going to accept.
But what if Keaton gets closed down? I'll never get to dance with Vanessa as a Prima.
Then make the Seasons Dance count.
You're both Primas right now.
Vanessa's gonna be heartbroken.
Look.
You gotta ask yourself what makes you the happiest.
Don't think, just answer.
Going on tour.
You have your answer, and I have mine.
And what's that? I was debating who to make Prima dance captain.
You're a frontrunner.
I was? But I No.
The answer's no to that.
Trust me.
The tour is the better choice.
Cassie? Thank you.
For everything.
And I'm sorry.
For everything.
Luckily, as Scarlett's manager, I have control over her Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat accounts.
I also have George Gladwell running Scarlett's fan page.
So we should be able to locate Scarlett's secret admirer quite easily.
You're really good at this.
I played a kid CIA agent in a movie-of-the-week once.
Clearly.
Here we go.
Curtis2001.
So he's either born in 2001 or he's a Qbert fan.
- I put my money on the birthday.
- [chuckles.]
Is there a picture? Hold on to your toque.
I'm getting there.
So his privacy settings are all pretty high, and his profile pic is of a pug.
[scoffs.]
So, what do we do? It's a dead end.
But you know what we could do? Set a trap.
Mention Scarlett and get him to meet us, and then we give him a piece of our mind.
Did this happen in the M-O-W too? How'd you know? Because that's only something you do in a movie.
No.
We have to go to Durani and tell him we think Scarlett might have a fan trespassing on school property.
He'll know what to do.
Fine, but my idea would've been way more exciting.
- And potentially dangerous.
- Fair.
"To the majestic Jenna Cristinziano, meet me in Room 226.
" Hello? [giggles.]
"Put me on.
" Don't mind if I do.
I wanna see you apply it And only you do it And no shame I don't know what you've been told But I got everything under control I just wanna move my body But no shame I was made by some machine I don't look like a magazine I just wanna move my body But no shame Why so quiet? Should we start a riot I wanna see you apply it When all these fellas be tripping on Trippin' on And all these girls be sipping on Sipping on I don't know what you've been told But I got everything under control I just wanna move my body But no shame I was made by some machine I don't look like a magazine I just wanna move my body But no shame No, I wanna see you apply it And only you do it And no shame [Sasha laughs.]
[Jenna giggles.]
Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you Keaton's all new elite dance club, the JeSha's.
The JeSha's? I'm still working on the name.
But it's a new club for individuals, for dancers who wanna dance hip-hop, tap, ballet.
Whatever their heart desires.
I love it, Sasha.
We don't need anyone's club to feel special.
We just are.
We sure are.
Bring it in.
[giggles.]
[indistinct chattering.]
Guys, I got called back.
I got in! I got in! [shrieks.]
That's so great! I guess someone declined their offer to Juilliard? Someone didn't want it as bad as some other people.
[girls giggling.]
So you dropped art for dance and now you're dropping dance for what? I had to go through all of that to realize what I actually want.
And what's that? I need time.
I'm gonna take a gap year.
I'm gonna travel, live, soak it all up.
I'm an artist, whether that includes dance, art or music.
I'm just gonna be.
I've had enough of living inside the box, outside the box.
What are your parents gonna say? They'll understand.
Eventually.
But honestly, I've never felt so free in my life.
You're pretty amazing.
You know that, Juls? I'm starting to.
You know what? Matteo said you couldn't dance in this Seasons project.
I know.
But I think I know a way for us to have our cake and eat it too.
[door closing.]
C? We need to talk.
Did Cassandra tell her? I know.
I'm I didn't say yes because I wanted to get your permission first.
Okay.
Cassandra asked me to be Prima captain.
- She did? - I won't say yes if you don't want me to.
It's okay.
I understand how that might be awkward.
Of course I want you to be Prima captain.
You deserve it.
You choreod us to win the CAMDAs.
You've always been a Prima.
Even when you haven't been.
You really mean it? With all my heart.
I'm so happy.
I haven't seen her this happy in a long time.
I'll tell her.
Just not now.
- Let's do this.
- [Kit sighs.]
[knocks.]
Come in.
[door opening.]
Kit Dunn.
Hope you're not skipping school right now.
[chuckles.]
No, sir.
I've got permission.
Sir, we are worried about Scarlett.
We have reason to believe that an obsessed fan is coming to see her on Keaton property today.
Her fame has reached new heights.
I've already talked to her record label, and they're sending security to be with her 24/7.
Ladies.
I think I know who you're referring to.
You do? Someone by the name of Curtis King? Curtis2001.
That's him.
I'm Curtis King.
I'm confused.
You must be Scarlett's sister.
Yeah.
I am, and who are you exactly? I'm her brother.
No, I wanna see you apply it And only you do it And no shame I don't know what you've been told But I got everything under control I just wanna move my body But no shame I was made by some machine I don't look like a magazine I just wanna move my body But no shame And now shh
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