Make It or Break It (2009) s01e13 Episode Script
California Girls
[* Somaya Reece: Girls Night.]
* Here we go Got a plan tonight * * Got my girls Gonna do a little somethin' * * To the club in my boyfriend's ride * [man.]
Just like that.
TurnMI to the lens, Nicky.
When will this issue come out? It comes out end of January.
It's the March issue.
- Perfect! - [woman.]
I love this shot.
- That's great, Kaylie! - Thanks.
Do you think that Nicky can kiss her hand? - Nicky, kiss her hand.
- [sighs.]
Come on.
Look, isn't it time for practice? Do it! *wanna dance all night long * * It's girls' night It's girls' night * * No boys allowed * * So back up off me I'll be leaving on my own * That looks great.
You look like you just bashed your groin on the pommel horse.
Is kissing me really that bad? - Hell no, Princess.
All I want to do, every hour of every day, is kiss your perfect little paw.
- Seriously, are we done yet? - [both.]
No.
Actually, M.
J.
, we really need to wrap it up.
I promised Sasha you'd be gone by the time practice starts.
[man.]
Nicky, can you turn the shoulder to the lens? - M.
J.
? * I'll be leaving on my own * * It's girls' night It's girls' night * [engine sputters, backfires.]
Oh, my gosh.
Oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh! We have our own parking space! [laughs.]
[screams.]
Oh, my gosh! [Chloe.]
Do you know what this means? We have arrived! We're a fanc y-pantsy Rock family! Yup.
That's us.
M.
J.
, really? It's almost 7:00am Summer, please.
This is Seventeen Magazine.
She is so selfish, taking time away from my practice.
They do make a cute couple, though.
Do you think they've hooked up yet? This is the photo shoot? Wow.
[sighs.]
I don't see why she gets a photo shoot.
I did come in fourth.
That's not so far from first.
And I don't look bloated in pictures.
What? You can't fake bone structure.
OK, Sasha is gonna be here any minute! I tried to get them out on time.
I gave them a tw o-hour warning hour warning Get out! Now! Would you like to explain that? What is she doing? - Thanks to the book you gave her, she thinks she's coming back, to gymnastics! Why in the world are you giving her that kind of false hope? It was just to help her with her recovery.
I had no idea she'd take it to that extreme.
Well, you know Payson.
Give her an inch, she takes a small country.
[Lauren.]
Hey.
Payson? - Payson.
- Yeah? What on earth are you doing showing up here at 7:00 in the morning? Training.
Payson? - Sasha, I just landed a perfect gainer full.
A gainer full? I'm visualizing a new routine.
Staying on my mental game, you know? That way, when my back heals, I'll be ready to go.
Payson, that book I gave you was to help you heal your back, not inspire a return to gymnastics.
But look! Doug Maclean came back to the NFL after he fractured his spine.
And Jade Davis won the gold in Sydney, when they told her she would never come back! That's true, but they weren't given the same prognosis you were.
Th'st they told Jade Davis! The doctors have told you that returning to gymnastics is not an option.
- For you.
You've heard them.
- Yeah.
I did.
I mean, you wouldn't think a few hundred feet would make a big difference, but having your own space right up front is a lifesaver, let me tell ya.
Right up there between the Tanners' and the Cruz's.
[exhales.]
"Your Best Life Now: 10 Ways to Uplevel Your Life.
" Hey, Kaylie, I was just telling Nicky some exciting news.
There is an A-list pool party in Los Angeles this weekend, and they want to fly you both in.
All expenses paid.
Great exposure! There will be TV stars, pro athletes, and tons of press.
Now I was thinking it'd be particularly effective for the two of you to walk the red carpet together.
- Whoa, whoa! No.
No way.
OK, M.
J.
, I'm not into that stuff.
And by the way, I'm not loving being paired up with her.
Especially 'causen a serious gymnast.
No offense, Kaylie.
No offense? Really? I'm just speaking the truth, you know.
Well, I've got some truth for you.
I'm the National Champion.
You are the silver medalist.
You know - Excuse me, I have to go train.
[rock music playing.]
- My head again? - Yeah.
Try not to throw it back on the double back.
I heard GK is giving her a whole line of leos.
Is there any spotlight she isn't the center of? Better her than me.
What are you talking about? You're on the National Team now.
You have to start thinking like a winner.
No, I have to train harder, so next Nationals I'll actually be the winner.
Then I'll start thinking like a winner.
It doesn't work like that.
"What every champion has in common is the certainty that they will reach their goal, even if there is no evidence to support it.
Winners carry themselves like winners, on the court and in everyday life.
" - [closes book.]
You ne to find your inner winner.
I'll help you.
Now you're starting to sound like Damon.
[Lauren.]
Someone's mooning over Pizza Boy.
Too bad he's in Los Angeles, where all the gorgeous actresses and supermodels are.
[Summer.]
So I heard you and Kim talking today.
- About Payson.
- Yeah? You guys are so certain she can't ever come back to gymnastics.
Well, the doctors are pretty certain too.
But isn't there a possibility that some larger force might come into play, that's bigger than this reality? Yeah, I don't believe in larger forces.
I believe in the facts.
So you're basically a man of no faith.
I have total faith, in the facts.
You know the good thing about facts is they don't need any woo-woo mumbo jumbo to prop them up.
Well, all righty, then.
I guess I'll go to the printer.
[chuckles.]
- Hey, champ.
- Hey.
I got something for ya.
You did it! My dad says absolutely the number one back doctor in the world is at UCLA, in Los Angeles.
And if you haven't seen him, you haven't gotten the best opinion.
He has a monster waiting list, though.
But my dad said he can get you in.
Nicky, that is so great.
Thank you so much for doing this for me.
You and me, we understand each other.
I mean, gymnastics is our whole life.
I couldn't let it go, either.
I'm rooting for you, Payson.
So what's everyone doing this weekend? I'm sure Kaylie has another big photo shoot or a commercial, since she's too good for us now.
Actually, no photo shoots or commercials.
Um, just a sta r-studded pool party.
In Los Angeles.
Via private jet.
All expenses paid.
And guess what? There's space on the plane, I can take a couple friends.
Emily, Payson, have any plans this weekend? - LA? - Wow.
Really? So, looking forward to the big pool party in LA this weekend? [scoffs.]
I'd rather dive into a swamp filled with crocodiles.
[laughs.]
Don't be so grumpy, Nicky! We're going to have a great time.
"We?" What are you saying? I'm saying I have a vial of cortisone that you were illegally handing out that can get you and your dad thrown in jail.
Now, compared to taking that buff little bod to prison, is taking me to a little party really that bad? Are you kidding me? Why do you need me to take you to the party? You're invited, I'm not.
Well, sorry, the jet's full.
I already said I wasn't going and Kaylie invited a bunch of people.
Oh, it's OK.
I have my daddy's airplane miles.
Meet your "plus one.
" I think we're gonna make a very cute couple.
The doctor sounds extremely qualified, Payson.
You know we saw some of the best doctors in the world in Boston and they all had the same prognosis.
Your condition is inoperable.
But we haven't seen this doctor.
I just don't want to see you get your hopes up.
Mom, this doctor is the best! And just think about it.
There is a private jet on a runway just waiting to take us to LA, and Nicky's dad, he can get me in this weekend.
Don't you see? Everything is just lining up perfectly, just like it did for everyone in the book.
All right, let's go home and talk to your father.
- Yes! [rock music playing.]
* A million miles away * What's all that? It's just stuff.
I'm, uh, taking it to the Salvation Army.
Are you living out of your car? - Yeah.
It's only been a week.
- A week? Look.
When I got kicked out of The Rock, I went and worked on the ranch with my father, which is always what he thought I should be doing.
So, when Sasha let me back in, he said that I was "too old for that gymnastics crap" and if I wanted to keep wasting my time with it, I could find somewhere else to live.
Well, you can't live out of your car.
That's ridiculous.
I think maybe I have an idea where you could stay.
[classical music playing.]
So what are we listening to exactly? It's classical music.
It's my new thing.
I'm just a Rock-mom listening to Rachmaninoff.
- [Chloe chuckling.]
- And why are we doing this? Because we're living our best life now.
"Listen to more classical music.
" It's food for the brain.
Check.
Well, all that's left to do is "balance your life with the right mate.
" I couldn't agree more.
How's my dating profile coming? Almost done.
We have height and weight? A hundred ten pounds.
And education? Advanced degree.
What? Beauty college counts.
[Brian.]
And load the photo Are you sure this is the picture you want to use? Honey, I know it's a little dated, but it's the best one I've got.
[door opens.]
What is with the music? Mom's bettering our lives in ten easy steps.
Well, I think I just might have step one down.
Kaylie invited us to a party in LA.
Can I go? Well, sure, honey.
How are you gonna get there? By private plane.
With chaperones.
[Chloe screaming.]
Oh, and you get to see Damon there too! Parking spaces, private jets.
Check us out! We are living it, baby! Woo! I mean, it's all lined up, don't we have to take her? Easy for you to say.
You're going back to Minnesota, I'll be there, alone, with Payson when she gets the bad news.
Again.
I know, honey.
I'm sorry.
At least this time, I know what's coming and I'll be ready to buck her up.
I'll be strong.
Foher.
This will be the final time.
All right, we have to draw a line, you know, let her know this is the very last doctor.
We all can't go through this again.
Are we agreed? Yes.
We are agreed.
[Lauren.]
So It's not much, but it beats your car.
What? I'm telling you, it's fine.
No one ever comes up here.
Stay as long as you want.
Look.
I won't even be here.
I've been invited to that big party in LA.
You going? [chuckles.]
Uh, no.
That's too bad.
We're all going.
Kaylie's going with Nicky, you know.
They're the big gymnastics power couple now.
I'll be gone by the time you get back from LA.
[rock music.]
* Here we * * Are again * Oh, excuse me, can we get some more towels, please? You ladies are sure soaking it up.
[Kaylie.]
We sure are.
Thanks for coming, guys.
Are you kidding me? This is the most amazing day of my life.
Still can't believe they just bring you all the towels you want.
And I can't believe who they got to bring 'em.
I thought you were done with boys and drama.
Um, maybe just the drama part.
You know, cutting Lauren and her negative energy out of my life has really helped with the drama.
I have to say, it is nice to have a break from her.
No argument here.
Oh, come on, guys.
I think we're being way too hard on Lauren.
[all laugh.]
We might need more towels.
And what are you thinking about? I'm guessing Damon.
Are you excited to see him? I'm so excited to see him! Can I tell you guys a secret? He signed a huge record deal today.
Damon? Really? This major band is going to sing his songs.
He called and said the meeting went great.
Wow! You're dating, like, a rock star.
Kinda.
So does this mean you're giving up on that other cute pizza boy? Razor? We weren't ever even a thing.
Right.
Mom, you're going to be late.
What was mystery man's name again? TanMan65.
How do you think TanMan65's gonna like this number? - [man.]
Ladies, look over here! - [indistinct shouts.]
This is so exciting! Kinda.
There's James Blake! And Anna Kournikova! Wait We have to walk this red carpet by ourselves? Yeah! It's fun! [dance music.]
[man.]
Kaylie! Kaylie Cruz! Here goes nothing.
- [camera shutters clicking.]
- [indistinct shouts.]
Kaylie, who are you with? My girlfriends, of course.
Man, she's good at that.
Comes with being at the top.
All right, now you go.
Me? Go! Are you anybody? No.
Oh, thank God.
[gasps.]
TanMan65?! [man.]
Payson! Payson Keeler! Payson, how you feeling? How's the recovery going? What are you gonna do now, Payson? I'm gonna have a good time at the party.
I will see you all in there.
[dance music continues.]
OK.
You.
What the heck was that? Get back out there! What? No.
- You looked like a scared little rabbit, not a National Team member.
Get back out there and do it again.
What is with you? You hate this stuff.
What the heck was that "I'm nobody" business? You are somebody, Emily.
Go be her.
You know, retirement is making you really bossy! Look! It's Emily Kmetko! [Payson.]
National Team member, Emily Kmetko! [shutters clicking.]
[man.]
Emily! Hey, Emily, right here! Give us a smile! Nice! * Shake it to me, baby, shake it to the floor * - * Shake it 'til you feel it * - * Do you want more * * Shake it to me, baby, shake it to the floor * - * Shake it 'til you feel it * - * Do you want more? * * Move it to the ceiling, move it through the door * * Move it like you're stealing * * Do you want more? * * Shake it to me, baby, shake it to the floor * You know, you make a fantastic entrance.
Yours sucks.
Were you gonna sit in this plant all night? That's not what big LA songwriters do.
They come in all, "Yo.
Check me out, yo.
What?" [both chuckle.]
[man.]
Lauren Tanner! - [shutters clicking.]
- [indistinct shouts.]
Uh-oh.
This can't be good.
Nicky Russo! Is that your girlfriend? Oh, that's for us to know and you to find out.
Remember our carefree, drama-free, Lauren-free weekend? I think it's Over.
You've got to be flipping kidding me.
Ooh, this is some place.
The menu doesn't even have prices on it.
Look, we're both busy people, if you want to leave then we could just pretend this never happened.
After all, this was a date set under false pretenses.
What is that supposed to mean? Oh, come on.
When was the last time you were a blonde? Well, at least I sent my real picture.
What was yours, a Calvin Klein model? Someone has an ego.
I I posted a picture that was comparable to me in looks and stature.
I'm a very influential man in this town.
I have to protect my private image.
What? So you drive those big ol' monster trucks around just so you can be all incognito? SUVs are very practical cars for mountain towns.
Do a lot of off-roading in your Armani suits? I'd love to get the name of your dry cleaner.
So, I suppose you wear dresses that low-cut because you want men complimenting your eyes? Touché, TanMan.
I'm sorry.
That wasn't I shouldn't have said that.
Why not? I do have beautiful eyes.
And that model almost did have your hairline.
[laughs.]
Getting reservations on short notice wasn't easy.
We're here, we might as well have dinner, if if you're up to it.
I guess it would be a shame to waste this dress.
It really does makes my eyes pop, doesn't it? [dance music.]
I still can't believe Lauren showed up.
- With Nicky.
- [Kaylie.]
Yeah.
Mr.
"I Hate To Party" cleans up pretty well.
For an android.
Hi, girls! Great party, right? What are you doing here? You were not invited.
Nicky took me as his plus one.
Wasn't that sweet? Nicky! So glad you could make it.
Your host would like to meet you.
Come on, Kaylie.
Uh, I'll be there in a sec.
Pay, can I talk to you for a minute? Yeah.
So, I didn't think you were coming.
I heard you were gonna be here, so it couldn't be all that bad.
Why did you bring Lauren? I didn't bring her, OK, she tagged along.
You know her.
You sure looked together.
We're not together.
[laughs.]
We are absolutely not together.
OK? Wow.
Uh, you look great.
- How are you feeling? - Fantastic.
When's the doctor's appointment? Tomorrow.
I just I know this is gonna work out.
I do too.
It's gonna be great to have you back.
Nicky.
Now? Tell me about the big record deal meeting! It was, uh it was great.
Tell me everything.
Are you thirsty? I'm thirsty.
ll be right back.
Well I thought you'd rather die than miss training.
Or get paired up with me.
This is Mr.
Barnett, your host.
You're right, M.
J.
They are quite a couple.
Did you hear that, honey? Nicky is super shy.
It's onef the things I love most about him.
Crazy scene, right? Oh, my gosh.
My brother and I watched every second of the Beijing Olympics.
Really? I had to TiVo it.
Hey you wanna get outta here? What? No.
Oh, sorry, there's just this cool private after-party, I just thought [Emily.]
, thanks.
I'm actually here with someone.
Ah.
I didn't see anyone with you.
Because I'm just invisible.
Have a good night.
Is something up? No, hell no.
All right, everybody Everybody likes you.
I should be used to that by now.
What's that supposed to mean? That guy? Razor? Razor? What does he have to do with anything? Have you seen him in Boulder? Yes, we happen to work togeer.
Have you lost your mind? Everywhere you go there's somebody that wants to be with you, which is a lot of fun for me.
Of course, why wouldn't they? You're a winner.
And I'm just You're just? Damon, how did the meeting go? So, those fish with the heads still on sure are ugly suckers, aren't they? Thank God you didn't order the rabbit.
Well, they don't leave the heads on those too? Speaking of ugly.
You know, it's not as hard as you might think to get a new, let alone working car.
There are these places called car dealerships.
Ooh, such tales you spin, Steve Tanner.
Look, if you're interested, I could help you find a deal.
And some lo w-interest financing.
Really? That would be nice.
I am trying to up my level, after all.
I gotta I should go.
- Of course.
And thanks for sticking around.
This was actually fun.
Surprisingly so.
Keep this between us.
- Don't tell anybody about tonight.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
It's just, because of the no dating rule and all.
I don't think that rule applies to parents.
But, yeah, we wouldn't want anyone getting the wrong idea.
I should skedaddle before my engine overheats again.
It's tricky in the dark.
Drive safe, Chloe.
Bye.
[chuckling.]
Come on, Kaylie, just a bit more champagne.
- We have to kill the bottle.
- Well, it is a party.
So we're gonna see you at the after-party in the suite, right? Yeah, I'll be there.
So, there's an after-party? Are you kidding me? First you have the nerve to show up here when I distinctly did not invite you.
And now you want to tag along to the after-party? You really are a piece of work.
Have you been drinking, Kaylie? You know how you can get.
What I do is none of your business.
Where I go is none of your business.
And this after-party? Is so none of your business.
See? They have a Starlight Lounge here, too.
I'm sorry for being such an ass, Emily.
I don't get why you didn't just tell me.
Because I was embarrassed.
What happened? So, they invite me to the label because a big act wants to record my stuff.
I'm thinking Smashing Pumpkins, you know, - My Chemical Romance - And? And the "big band" that they want to record my stuff is Pinky Promise.
Pinky Promise? Those girls are huge.
They're on every magazine cover.
But they're crap, they're bubblegum crap.
I said no.
Are you sure? I mean, you've gotta be flattered that somebody that huge Whose side are you on? Listen, I'm sorry.
Emily, I'm Gosh, I'm sorry.
Here you are, looking like such a big deal For starters, I had to train at a lot of hole-in-the-wall gyms before I got a shot at The Rock.
With lousy equipment and broken lights and loser coaches.
You seem so upset that one of the biggest groups in the world wants to record your stuff.
I'm sorry, but I don't see why that's so awful.
Now I really feel like an ass.
Can I ask you a question? Why can't you just sing your own songs? I'm not as brave as you.
[rock music playing.]
[man.]
Hold the elevator! Pro athletes, private party, drugs, it's a goldmine.
Room 234.
Betcha I get it.
No way.
It's mine.
One good shot could be worth a million.
I gotta finance my divorce.
Take this elevator, I forgot my lip gloss.
You are kidding me.
What in the hell are you doing here? Come with me.
Now! I'll explain later.
This better be good.
[indistinct shouting.]
Hey.
You left before saying goodnight You were busy with press and everything, so Well, I just wanted to tell you good luck, with the doctor tomorrow.
You know what? Tomorrow's gonna be one of the biggest days of my life.
I just I know it, I know it inside.
you believe it.
You're the one person that believes Dr.
Griffo is the answer and that I'm coming back.
You know, it's funny, 'cause we've been training together for years now, right? And I've always just kinda thought of you as one of the guys.
But one day I looked up in the air and there you were, like, six feet up in the air doing this massive triple-full.
It takes so much power to do that move like you do it.
And when you landed? It was like [chuckles.]
you we.
There was something so right about me and you being number one, wasn't there? Yeah.
Goodnight, butterfly.
I'll see you back at The Rock.
Goodnight.
I think my heart's finally stopped pounding.
How did you know they were coming? I heard them in the elevator, and I pressed all the buttons so they'd take a while.
Then I just took the other one.
Wow, you, um You saved my ass.
I really don't know what to say.
Look, I know I did a horrible, horrible thing.
Sleeping with Carter.
It was unforgivable.
Even though we weren't friends at the time.
I know you hate me for it, but let me tell you, it wasn't exactly the best night of my life.
Hey, I don't need the details.
Just listen.
I didn't plan it, everyone was against me, I'd been drinking, I wasn't thinking.
It was quick and weird, and when it was all over with, I felt like crap.
Oh, I thought you said it was so empowering I know what I said, but think about it.
Would that be the way you wanted to lose your virginity? The guy didn't love me, there was no o to tell, and it wasn't empowering.
Not even close.
[sniffles.]
Anworsan all of that was losing my best friend.
We've been friends for ten years.
And I know I did one horrible thing, but I am your best friend.
I hope I proved it tonight.
I missed you, too.
There are a lot of things I miss, actually.
But, I don't know.
I guess we can see how it goes.
Just one thing.
Just don't have anything to do with Carter, OK? I don't want that thrown in my face.
You ss him? I promise to have nothing to do with Carter.
We better get you back.
Look, Damon It's really important to me that you don't keep anything from me ever again.
I don't care if you're a star or a guy that works at the Pizza Shack.
You can't lie to me.
I've been thinking.
Having Having Pinky Promise record a song or two might not be the worst thing in the world.
You are going to be the biggest songwriter in LA.
And you are the next Olympic gold medalist.
Let's make a pact.
What kind of pact? Let's make a pact to both go for it, really go for it.
And to totally support each other in our dreams.
And to always tell the truth.
A pact it is.
Pinky promise? [Emily giggles.]
and get that deal.
I'm so proud of you.
And I am going back to Boulder.
Dr.
Griffo will be with you in a moment.
And are these your X-rays? Yes.
What did he say? He said they were interesting.
- Did you hear that? - Yeah.
Interesting.
Payson, Mrs.
Keeler.
Now [sighs.]
We've taken a new series of X-rays, which I've examined at great length.
I also just got off the phone with Dr.
Turner, in Boston.
[Kim.]
You talked to Dr.
Turner? Well, I had a question or two for her.
And we're in agreement.
Your condition is unfortunately inoperable.
I'll give you a moment.
Ooh! Honey! How was it? Tell me everything! [sighs.]
Pretty amazing.
In private planes, they have all this incredible food and these huge plush chairs.
Ooh! Well, did you know that in some restaurants, they don't even have the prices on the menu? What were you up to this weekend? Me? Oh, nothing.
Humdrum.
Nothin' going on here.
So, how's the upleveling going? Any new CDs or food or new outfits? No, but as a matter of fact, something better.
- New artwork? - Better! New doormat? Better.
Look! What? That Kia Sorento.
It's not a private plane, but it's kinda sexy, right? We have a new car? It's not a car, it's a crossover.
I can start it by pressing a button! [both screaming.]
Mom, this is so amazing! Wait a minute.
Can we afford this? Yes, we can! I figured it all out.
It wasn't that hard.
We can't be pulling into our new spot in that old beater, can we? Now get in! [Chloe.]
Don't put your feet on the new seats, hon! [* Ingrid Michaelson: Are We There Yet.]
* They say there's linings made of silver * * Folded inside each raining cloud * * Well, we need someone to deliver * * Our silver lining now * Look.
I'm sorry I'm still here.
I couldn't find anyplace else.
I told you.
Stay as long as you want.
Look, I don't think it would be a good idea for people to know I'm staying here.
And by "people" you mean Kaylie? - I just - It's OK.
I totally agree.
No one needs to know you're staying here, especially Kaylie.
I promise.
* Until somebody else loves you * * Well, I am waiting * [Kim.]
You came back.
Yeah, when I heard.
[sobbing.]
are we there yet? * * And are we there yet? * * And are we * I'm gonna go put on some pajamas.
* Home, home, home * * Where you * * Will lie on the rug * Oh, honey.
I let myself hope.
Damn it, I knew better, but for one moment I let myself hope.
[sobbing.]
* This is too much * * 'Cause this is too much * * For me to hold * * This is too much * * For me to hold * [cell phone ringing.]
[beeping.]
* Home, home, home * * Home * * And are we there yet? * [sobbing.]
* And are we there yet? *
* Here we go Got a plan tonight * * Got my girls Gonna do a little somethin' * * To the club in my boyfriend's ride * [man.]
Just like that.
TurnMI to the lens, Nicky.
When will this issue come out? It comes out end of January.
It's the March issue.
- Perfect! - [woman.]
I love this shot.
- That's great, Kaylie! - Thanks.
Do you think that Nicky can kiss her hand? - Nicky, kiss her hand.
- [sighs.]
Come on.
Look, isn't it time for practice? Do it! *wanna dance all night long * * It's girls' night It's girls' night * * No boys allowed * * So back up off me I'll be leaving on my own * That looks great.
You look like you just bashed your groin on the pommel horse.
Is kissing me really that bad? - Hell no, Princess.
All I want to do, every hour of every day, is kiss your perfect little paw.
- Seriously, are we done yet? - [both.]
No.
Actually, M.
J.
, we really need to wrap it up.
I promised Sasha you'd be gone by the time practice starts.
[man.]
Nicky, can you turn the shoulder to the lens? - M.
J.
? * I'll be leaving on my own * * It's girls' night It's girls' night * [engine sputters, backfires.]
Oh, my gosh.
Oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh! We have our own parking space! [laughs.]
[screams.]
Oh, my gosh! [Chloe.]
Do you know what this means? We have arrived! We're a fanc y-pantsy Rock family! Yup.
That's us.
M.
J.
, really? It's almost 7:00am Summer, please.
This is Seventeen Magazine.
She is so selfish, taking time away from my practice.
They do make a cute couple, though.
Do you think they've hooked up yet? This is the photo shoot? Wow.
[sighs.]
I don't see why she gets a photo shoot.
I did come in fourth.
That's not so far from first.
And I don't look bloated in pictures.
What? You can't fake bone structure.
OK, Sasha is gonna be here any minute! I tried to get them out on time.
I gave them a tw o-hour warning hour warning Get out! Now! Would you like to explain that? What is she doing? - Thanks to the book you gave her, she thinks she's coming back, to gymnastics! Why in the world are you giving her that kind of false hope? It was just to help her with her recovery.
I had no idea she'd take it to that extreme.
Well, you know Payson.
Give her an inch, she takes a small country.
[Lauren.]
Hey.
Payson? - Payson.
- Yeah? What on earth are you doing showing up here at 7:00 in the morning? Training.
Payson? - Sasha, I just landed a perfect gainer full.
A gainer full? I'm visualizing a new routine.
Staying on my mental game, you know? That way, when my back heals, I'll be ready to go.
Payson, that book I gave you was to help you heal your back, not inspire a return to gymnastics.
But look! Doug Maclean came back to the NFL after he fractured his spine.
And Jade Davis won the gold in Sydney, when they told her she would never come back! That's true, but they weren't given the same prognosis you were.
Th'st they told Jade Davis! The doctors have told you that returning to gymnastics is not an option.
- For you.
You've heard them.
- Yeah.
I did.
I mean, you wouldn't think a few hundred feet would make a big difference, but having your own space right up front is a lifesaver, let me tell ya.
Right up there between the Tanners' and the Cruz's.
[exhales.]
"Your Best Life Now: 10 Ways to Uplevel Your Life.
" Hey, Kaylie, I was just telling Nicky some exciting news.
There is an A-list pool party in Los Angeles this weekend, and they want to fly you both in.
All expenses paid.
Great exposure! There will be TV stars, pro athletes, and tons of press.
Now I was thinking it'd be particularly effective for the two of you to walk the red carpet together.
- Whoa, whoa! No.
No way.
OK, M.
J.
, I'm not into that stuff.
And by the way, I'm not loving being paired up with her.
Especially 'causen a serious gymnast.
No offense, Kaylie.
No offense? Really? I'm just speaking the truth, you know.
Well, I've got some truth for you.
I'm the National Champion.
You are the silver medalist.
You know - Excuse me, I have to go train.
[rock music playing.]
- My head again? - Yeah.
Try not to throw it back on the double back.
I heard GK is giving her a whole line of leos.
Is there any spotlight she isn't the center of? Better her than me.
What are you talking about? You're on the National Team now.
You have to start thinking like a winner.
No, I have to train harder, so next Nationals I'll actually be the winner.
Then I'll start thinking like a winner.
It doesn't work like that.
"What every champion has in common is the certainty that they will reach their goal, even if there is no evidence to support it.
Winners carry themselves like winners, on the court and in everyday life.
" - [closes book.]
You ne to find your inner winner.
I'll help you.
Now you're starting to sound like Damon.
[Lauren.]
Someone's mooning over Pizza Boy.
Too bad he's in Los Angeles, where all the gorgeous actresses and supermodels are.
[Summer.]
So I heard you and Kim talking today.
- About Payson.
- Yeah? You guys are so certain she can't ever come back to gymnastics.
Well, the doctors are pretty certain too.
But isn't there a possibility that some larger force might come into play, that's bigger than this reality? Yeah, I don't believe in larger forces.
I believe in the facts.
So you're basically a man of no faith.
I have total faith, in the facts.
You know the good thing about facts is they don't need any woo-woo mumbo jumbo to prop them up.
Well, all righty, then.
I guess I'll go to the printer.
[chuckles.]
- Hey, champ.
- Hey.
I got something for ya.
You did it! My dad says absolutely the number one back doctor in the world is at UCLA, in Los Angeles.
And if you haven't seen him, you haven't gotten the best opinion.
He has a monster waiting list, though.
But my dad said he can get you in.
Nicky, that is so great.
Thank you so much for doing this for me.
You and me, we understand each other.
I mean, gymnastics is our whole life.
I couldn't let it go, either.
I'm rooting for you, Payson.
So what's everyone doing this weekend? I'm sure Kaylie has another big photo shoot or a commercial, since she's too good for us now.
Actually, no photo shoots or commercials.
Um, just a sta r-studded pool party.
In Los Angeles.
Via private jet.
All expenses paid.
And guess what? There's space on the plane, I can take a couple friends.
Emily, Payson, have any plans this weekend? - LA? - Wow.
Really? So, looking forward to the big pool party in LA this weekend? [scoffs.]
I'd rather dive into a swamp filled with crocodiles.
[laughs.]
Don't be so grumpy, Nicky! We're going to have a great time.
"We?" What are you saying? I'm saying I have a vial of cortisone that you were illegally handing out that can get you and your dad thrown in jail.
Now, compared to taking that buff little bod to prison, is taking me to a little party really that bad? Are you kidding me? Why do you need me to take you to the party? You're invited, I'm not.
Well, sorry, the jet's full.
I already said I wasn't going and Kaylie invited a bunch of people.
Oh, it's OK.
I have my daddy's airplane miles.
Meet your "plus one.
" I think we're gonna make a very cute couple.
The doctor sounds extremely qualified, Payson.
You know we saw some of the best doctors in the world in Boston and they all had the same prognosis.
Your condition is inoperable.
But we haven't seen this doctor.
I just don't want to see you get your hopes up.
Mom, this doctor is the best! And just think about it.
There is a private jet on a runway just waiting to take us to LA, and Nicky's dad, he can get me in this weekend.
Don't you see? Everything is just lining up perfectly, just like it did for everyone in the book.
All right, let's go home and talk to your father.
- Yes! [rock music playing.]
* A million miles away * What's all that? It's just stuff.
I'm, uh, taking it to the Salvation Army.
Are you living out of your car? - Yeah.
It's only been a week.
- A week? Look.
When I got kicked out of The Rock, I went and worked on the ranch with my father, which is always what he thought I should be doing.
So, when Sasha let me back in, he said that I was "too old for that gymnastics crap" and if I wanted to keep wasting my time with it, I could find somewhere else to live.
Well, you can't live out of your car.
That's ridiculous.
I think maybe I have an idea where you could stay.
[classical music playing.]
So what are we listening to exactly? It's classical music.
It's my new thing.
I'm just a Rock-mom listening to Rachmaninoff.
- [Chloe chuckling.]
- And why are we doing this? Because we're living our best life now.
"Listen to more classical music.
" It's food for the brain.
Check.
Well, all that's left to do is "balance your life with the right mate.
" I couldn't agree more.
How's my dating profile coming? Almost done.
We have height and weight? A hundred ten pounds.
And education? Advanced degree.
What? Beauty college counts.
[Brian.]
And load the photo Are you sure this is the picture you want to use? Honey, I know it's a little dated, but it's the best one I've got.
[door opens.]
What is with the music? Mom's bettering our lives in ten easy steps.
Well, I think I just might have step one down.
Kaylie invited us to a party in LA.
Can I go? Well, sure, honey.
How are you gonna get there? By private plane.
With chaperones.
[Chloe screaming.]
Oh, and you get to see Damon there too! Parking spaces, private jets.
Check us out! We are living it, baby! Woo! I mean, it's all lined up, don't we have to take her? Easy for you to say.
You're going back to Minnesota, I'll be there, alone, with Payson when she gets the bad news.
Again.
I know, honey.
I'm sorry.
At least this time, I know what's coming and I'll be ready to buck her up.
I'll be strong.
Foher.
This will be the final time.
All right, we have to draw a line, you know, let her know this is the very last doctor.
We all can't go through this again.
Are we agreed? Yes.
We are agreed.
[Lauren.]
So It's not much, but it beats your car.
What? I'm telling you, it's fine.
No one ever comes up here.
Stay as long as you want.
Look.
I won't even be here.
I've been invited to that big party in LA.
You going? [chuckles.]
Uh, no.
That's too bad.
We're all going.
Kaylie's going with Nicky, you know.
They're the big gymnastics power couple now.
I'll be gone by the time you get back from LA.
[rock music.]
* Here we * * Are again * Oh, excuse me, can we get some more towels, please? You ladies are sure soaking it up.
[Kaylie.]
We sure are.
Thanks for coming, guys.
Are you kidding me? This is the most amazing day of my life.
Still can't believe they just bring you all the towels you want.
And I can't believe who they got to bring 'em.
I thought you were done with boys and drama.
Um, maybe just the drama part.
You know, cutting Lauren and her negative energy out of my life has really helped with the drama.
I have to say, it is nice to have a break from her.
No argument here.
Oh, come on, guys.
I think we're being way too hard on Lauren.
[all laugh.]
We might need more towels.
And what are you thinking about? I'm guessing Damon.
Are you excited to see him? I'm so excited to see him! Can I tell you guys a secret? He signed a huge record deal today.
Damon? Really? This major band is going to sing his songs.
He called and said the meeting went great.
Wow! You're dating, like, a rock star.
Kinda.
So does this mean you're giving up on that other cute pizza boy? Razor? We weren't ever even a thing.
Right.
Mom, you're going to be late.
What was mystery man's name again? TanMan65.
How do you think TanMan65's gonna like this number? - [man.]
Ladies, look over here! - [indistinct shouts.]
This is so exciting! Kinda.
There's James Blake! And Anna Kournikova! Wait We have to walk this red carpet by ourselves? Yeah! It's fun! [dance music.]
[man.]
Kaylie! Kaylie Cruz! Here goes nothing.
- [camera shutters clicking.]
- [indistinct shouts.]
Kaylie, who are you with? My girlfriends, of course.
Man, she's good at that.
Comes with being at the top.
All right, now you go.
Me? Go! Are you anybody? No.
Oh, thank God.
[gasps.]
TanMan65?! [man.]
Payson! Payson Keeler! Payson, how you feeling? How's the recovery going? What are you gonna do now, Payson? I'm gonna have a good time at the party.
I will see you all in there.
[dance music continues.]
OK.
You.
What the heck was that? Get back out there! What? No.
- You looked like a scared little rabbit, not a National Team member.
Get back out there and do it again.
What is with you? You hate this stuff.
What the heck was that "I'm nobody" business? You are somebody, Emily.
Go be her.
You know, retirement is making you really bossy! Look! It's Emily Kmetko! [Payson.]
National Team member, Emily Kmetko! [shutters clicking.]
[man.]
Emily! Hey, Emily, right here! Give us a smile! Nice! * Shake it to me, baby, shake it to the floor * - * Shake it 'til you feel it * - * Do you want more * * Shake it to me, baby, shake it to the floor * - * Shake it 'til you feel it * - * Do you want more? * * Move it to the ceiling, move it through the door * * Move it like you're stealing * * Do you want more? * * Shake it to me, baby, shake it to the floor * You know, you make a fantastic entrance.
Yours sucks.
Were you gonna sit in this plant all night? That's not what big LA songwriters do.
They come in all, "Yo.
Check me out, yo.
What?" [both chuckle.]
[man.]
Lauren Tanner! - [shutters clicking.]
- [indistinct shouts.]
Uh-oh.
This can't be good.
Nicky Russo! Is that your girlfriend? Oh, that's for us to know and you to find out.
Remember our carefree, drama-free, Lauren-free weekend? I think it's Over.
You've got to be flipping kidding me.
Ooh, this is some place.
The menu doesn't even have prices on it.
Look, we're both busy people, if you want to leave then we could just pretend this never happened.
After all, this was a date set under false pretenses.
What is that supposed to mean? Oh, come on.
When was the last time you were a blonde? Well, at least I sent my real picture.
What was yours, a Calvin Klein model? Someone has an ego.
I I posted a picture that was comparable to me in looks and stature.
I'm a very influential man in this town.
I have to protect my private image.
What? So you drive those big ol' monster trucks around just so you can be all incognito? SUVs are very practical cars for mountain towns.
Do a lot of off-roading in your Armani suits? I'd love to get the name of your dry cleaner.
So, I suppose you wear dresses that low-cut because you want men complimenting your eyes? Touché, TanMan.
I'm sorry.
That wasn't I shouldn't have said that.
Why not? I do have beautiful eyes.
And that model almost did have your hairline.
[laughs.]
Getting reservations on short notice wasn't easy.
We're here, we might as well have dinner, if if you're up to it.
I guess it would be a shame to waste this dress.
It really does makes my eyes pop, doesn't it? [dance music.]
I still can't believe Lauren showed up.
- With Nicky.
- [Kaylie.]
Yeah.
Mr.
"I Hate To Party" cleans up pretty well.
For an android.
Hi, girls! Great party, right? What are you doing here? You were not invited.
Nicky took me as his plus one.
Wasn't that sweet? Nicky! So glad you could make it.
Your host would like to meet you.
Come on, Kaylie.
Uh, I'll be there in a sec.
Pay, can I talk to you for a minute? Yeah.
So, I didn't think you were coming.
I heard you were gonna be here, so it couldn't be all that bad.
Why did you bring Lauren? I didn't bring her, OK, she tagged along.
You know her.
You sure looked together.
We're not together.
[laughs.]
We are absolutely not together.
OK? Wow.
Uh, you look great.
- How are you feeling? - Fantastic.
When's the doctor's appointment? Tomorrow.
I just I know this is gonna work out.
I do too.
It's gonna be great to have you back.
Nicky.
Now? Tell me about the big record deal meeting! It was, uh it was great.
Tell me everything.
Are you thirsty? I'm thirsty.
ll be right back.
Well I thought you'd rather die than miss training.
Or get paired up with me.
This is Mr.
Barnett, your host.
You're right, M.
J.
They are quite a couple.
Did you hear that, honey? Nicky is super shy.
It's onef the things I love most about him.
Crazy scene, right? Oh, my gosh.
My brother and I watched every second of the Beijing Olympics.
Really? I had to TiVo it.
Hey you wanna get outta here? What? No.
Oh, sorry, there's just this cool private after-party, I just thought [Emily.]
, thanks.
I'm actually here with someone.
Ah.
I didn't see anyone with you.
Because I'm just invisible.
Have a good night.
Is something up? No, hell no.
All right, everybody Everybody likes you.
I should be used to that by now.
What's that supposed to mean? That guy? Razor? Razor? What does he have to do with anything? Have you seen him in Boulder? Yes, we happen to work togeer.
Have you lost your mind? Everywhere you go there's somebody that wants to be with you, which is a lot of fun for me.
Of course, why wouldn't they? You're a winner.
And I'm just You're just? Damon, how did the meeting go? So, those fish with the heads still on sure are ugly suckers, aren't they? Thank God you didn't order the rabbit.
Well, they don't leave the heads on those too? Speaking of ugly.
You know, it's not as hard as you might think to get a new, let alone working car.
There are these places called car dealerships.
Ooh, such tales you spin, Steve Tanner.
Look, if you're interested, I could help you find a deal.
And some lo w-interest financing.
Really? That would be nice.
I am trying to up my level, after all.
I gotta I should go.
- Of course.
And thanks for sticking around.
This was actually fun.
Surprisingly so.
Keep this between us.
- Don't tell anybody about tonight.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
It's just, because of the no dating rule and all.
I don't think that rule applies to parents.
But, yeah, we wouldn't want anyone getting the wrong idea.
I should skedaddle before my engine overheats again.
It's tricky in the dark.
Drive safe, Chloe.
Bye.
[chuckling.]
Come on, Kaylie, just a bit more champagne.
- We have to kill the bottle.
- Well, it is a party.
So we're gonna see you at the after-party in the suite, right? Yeah, I'll be there.
So, there's an after-party? Are you kidding me? First you have the nerve to show up here when I distinctly did not invite you.
And now you want to tag along to the after-party? You really are a piece of work.
Have you been drinking, Kaylie? You know how you can get.
What I do is none of your business.
Where I go is none of your business.
And this after-party? Is so none of your business.
See? They have a Starlight Lounge here, too.
I'm sorry for being such an ass, Emily.
I don't get why you didn't just tell me.
Because I was embarrassed.
What happened? So, they invite me to the label because a big act wants to record my stuff.
I'm thinking Smashing Pumpkins, you know, - My Chemical Romance - And? And the "big band" that they want to record my stuff is Pinky Promise.
Pinky Promise? Those girls are huge.
They're on every magazine cover.
But they're crap, they're bubblegum crap.
I said no.
Are you sure? I mean, you've gotta be flattered that somebody that huge Whose side are you on? Listen, I'm sorry.
Emily, I'm Gosh, I'm sorry.
Here you are, looking like such a big deal For starters, I had to train at a lot of hole-in-the-wall gyms before I got a shot at The Rock.
With lousy equipment and broken lights and loser coaches.
You seem so upset that one of the biggest groups in the world wants to record your stuff.
I'm sorry, but I don't see why that's so awful.
Now I really feel like an ass.
Can I ask you a question? Why can't you just sing your own songs? I'm not as brave as you.
[rock music playing.]
[man.]
Hold the elevator! Pro athletes, private party, drugs, it's a goldmine.
Room 234.
Betcha I get it.
No way.
It's mine.
One good shot could be worth a million.
I gotta finance my divorce.
Take this elevator, I forgot my lip gloss.
You are kidding me.
What in the hell are you doing here? Come with me.
Now! I'll explain later.
This better be good.
[indistinct shouting.]
Hey.
You left before saying goodnight You were busy with press and everything, so Well, I just wanted to tell you good luck, with the doctor tomorrow.
You know what? Tomorrow's gonna be one of the biggest days of my life.
I just I know it, I know it inside.
you believe it.
You're the one person that believes Dr.
Griffo is the answer and that I'm coming back.
You know, it's funny, 'cause we've been training together for years now, right? And I've always just kinda thought of you as one of the guys.
But one day I looked up in the air and there you were, like, six feet up in the air doing this massive triple-full.
It takes so much power to do that move like you do it.
And when you landed? It was like [chuckles.]
you we.
There was something so right about me and you being number one, wasn't there? Yeah.
Goodnight, butterfly.
I'll see you back at The Rock.
Goodnight.
I think my heart's finally stopped pounding.
How did you know they were coming? I heard them in the elevator, and I pressed all the buttons so they'd take a while.
Then I just took the other one.
Wow, you, um You saved my ass.
I really don't know what to say.
Look, I know I did a horrible, horrible thing.
Sleeping with Carter.
It was unforgivable.
Even though we weren't friends at the time.
I know you hate me for it, but let me tell you, it wasn't exactly the best night of my life.
Hey, I don't need the details.
Just listen.
I didn't plan it, everyone was against me, I'd been drinking, I wasn't thinking.
It was quick and weird, and when it was all over with, I felt like crap.
Oh, I thought you said it was so empowering I know what I said, but think about it.
Would that be the way you wanted to lose your virginity? The guy didn't love me, there was no o to tell, and it wasn't empowering.
Not even close.
[sniffles.]
Anworsan all of that was losing my best friend.
We've been friends for ten years.
And I know I did one horrible thing, but I am your best friend.
I hope I proved it tonight.
I missed you, too.
There are a lot of things I miss, actually.
But, I don't know.
I guess we can see how it goes.
Just one thing.
Just don't have anything to do with Carter, OK? I don't want that thrown in my face.
You ss him? I promise to have nothing to do with Carter.
We better get you back.
Look, Damon It's really important to me that you don't keep anything from me ever again.
I don't care if you're a star or a guy that works at the Pizza Shack.
You can't lie to me.
I've been thinking.
Having Having Pinky Promise record a song or two might not be the worst thing in the world.
You are going to be the biggest songwriter in LA.
And you are the next Olympic gold medalist.
Let's make a pact.
What kind of pact? Let's make a pact to both go for it, really go for it.
And to totally support each other in our dreams.
And to always tell the truth.
A pact it is.
Pinky promise? [Emily giggles.]
and get that deal.
I'm so proud of you.
And I am going back to Boulder.
Dr.
Griffo will be with you in a moment.
And are these your X-rays? Yes.
What did he say? He said they were interesting.
- Did you hear that? - Yeah.
Interesting.
Payson, Mrs.
Keeler.
Now [sighs.]
We've taken a new series of X-rays, which I've examined at great length.
I also just got off the phone with Dr.
Turner, in Boston.
[Kim.]
You talked to Dr.
Turner? Well, I had a question or two for her.
And we're in agreement.
Your condition is unfortunately inoperable.
I'll give you a moment.
Ooh! Honey! How was it? Tell me everything! [sighs.]
Pretty amazing.
In private planes, they have all this incredible food and these huge plush chairs.
Ooh! Well, did you know that in some restaurants, they don't even have the prices on the menu? What were you up to this weekend? Me? Oh, nothing.
Humdrum.
Nothin' going on here.
So, how's the upleveling going? Any new CDs or food or new outfits? No, but as a matter of fact, something better.
- New artwork? - Better! New doormat? Better.
Look! What? That Kia Sorento.
It's not a private plane, but it's kinda sexy, right? We have a new car? It's not a car, it's a crossover.
I can start it by pressing a button! [both screaming.]
Mom, this is so amazing! Wait a minute.
Can we afford this? Yes, we can! I figured it all out.
It wasn't that hard.
We can't be pulling into our new spot in that old beater, can we? Now get in! [Chloe.]
Don't put your feet on the new seats, hon! [* Ingrid Michaelson: Are We There Yet.]
* They say there's linings made of silver * * Folded inside each raining cloud * * Well, we need someone to deliver * * Our silver lining now * Look.
I'm sorry I'm still here.
I couldn't find anyplace else.
I told you.
Stay as long as you want.
Look, I don't think it would be a good idea for people to know I'm staying here.
And by "people" you mean Kaylie? - I just - It's OK.
I totally agree.
No one needs to know you're staying here, especially Kaylie.
I promise.
* Until somebody else loves you * * Well, I am waiting * [Kim.]
You came back.
Yeah, when I heard.
[sobbing.]
are we there yet? * * And are we there yet? * * And are we * I'm gonna go put on some pajamas.
* Home, home, home * * Where you * * Will lie on the rug * Oh, honey.
I let myself hope.
Damn it, I knew better, but for one moment I let myself hope.
[sobbing.]
* This is too much * * 'Cause this is too much * * For me to hold * * This is too much * * For me to hold * [cell phone ringing.]
[beeping.]
* Home, home, home * * Home * * And are we there yet? * [sobbing.]
* And are we there yet? *