Make It or Break It (2009) s02e18 Episode Script
Dog Eat Dog
Previously on Make It or Break It Coach Belov, speaking of Worlds, who's taking Emily Kmetko's spot, now that she's quit? Kelly Parker.
Sasha! I am ready.
You've been out for six weeks, Kaylie.
If I don't compete at Worlds, the NGO won't even consider me for the Olympic Team.
[Payson.]
I don't know what you want.
I want you to know that it's you I'm interested in, - not Lauren.
- I just can't do it.
What are you doing? What you should've done a long time ago.
Three miles.
Not bad for a girl.
Free to run ahead if my pace is holding you back.
Nah, that's OK.
A nice easy run is good once in a while.
How about sprints? I'll race you to the picnic tables.
How did you get here so fast? What? Can't believe you were beat by a girl? [panting.]
Stop, you're gonna give me a complex.
All right, fine.
I took a shortcut at that bend in the trail.
- That's not fair.
- Yes, it is.
I just told you I'd race you to the picnic tables.
You're the dummy that took the long way.
All right, I'll give it to you.
But I am the victim of a shady technicality.
Hey, what's up there buddy? Oh, hey, why are you so dirty? Isn't anyone taking care of you? [Max.]
Looks like he's been lost for a while.
You and your gender issues.
Your little buddy is a she.
[barks.]
[barking continues.]
[upbeat rock music playing.]
[woman.]
No, no, no, higher.
All right, my handsomes, listen to me.
We're gonna go straight up, in the center, above the other sign.
And can you just even it out? Bring that down there.
No, no, no Excuse me.
Who are you? And what are you doing? I am Kelly Parker's manager, and I'm busy.
- Who the hell are you? - I'm Kim Keeler.
I'm manager of The Rock.
Is this your bus? This is my office.
I'm also head of KPE.
- KPE? - Yeah, Kelly Parker Enterprises.
Well, you cannot park your office here.
This is our entire parking lot.
And that banner has to come down until Sasha approves it.
All right, calm down.
Hold the work, boys.
Someone has control issues.
Whoo.
Morning, Sasha.
I hope you've had your coffee.
- Sasha, this is - Sheila Baboyon.
Two b's one n.
Nice to meet you.
- I've heard a lot about you.
- Sheila is Kelly Parker's manager, and she's apparently moving in.
Listen, Sasha, Kelly has graciously agreed to do her pre-World training here at The Rock, right? So, her fans have the right to know.
Am I right? Come on, she's former National Champion.
She's gold medalist at Worlds.
I would think that your gym would be honored to have her banner above your entrance, right? Plus, it ups your cred big time.
Am I right, Sasha? I think it's best we hold your banner until we all discuss where best to put it.
You know what? Why don't we let Mrs.
Baboyon Baboyon.
hang Kelly's banner wherever she likes? I mean, it's just a banner after all.
It's just a banner after all.
Thank you, sir.
Oh, why did you cave so fast? If you let them get a few jabs in early, they don't expect the left hook.
Am I right? [Max.]
I'll take her to the vet after practice.
They'll be able to tell us if she has an ID chip.
But we can't take her into the gym.
If the girls see a puppy, they'll all turn into little kids and want to play with her.
Sasha will go through the roof.
Yeah, you're right.
It'll totally disrupt practice.
This close to Worlds, Coach is a little more than uptight.
So, what are we gonna do with our little runaway? [whimpering.]
[up-tempo electronic music playing.]
The Kelly Parker Circus is in town.
Did you see that bus? And how about that Godzilla of a manager? Nope, I'm not going to waste my energy worrying about KP.
I'm trying to get back in shape to land a spot on the World Team.
What's with that banner? The Rock isn't even your gym.
I mean, I don't even have a banner here.
I'm the only girl on the National Team who's ever competed in a World Championship.
Been there, won that.
So, guess what? I get a banner.
Plus, I'm also the only former National Champ on the World Team.
Yeah? Well, when Kaylie wins her spot back, the current National Champ will be on the World Team.
Lauren, keep me out of this.
Just saying, current trumps has-been.
Aw, and it looks like someone's a little jealous.
But who can blame you, Lauren? You're a never-was in the gymnastics world, and a has-been when it comes to Carter.
[scoffs.]
I could care less about Carter.
I'm with Max now.
- Officially.
- Since when? [Kelly.]
Has anyone told Max about this official ruling? 'Cause it looks like he's in the dark, with someone else.
I mean, dogs are den creatures by nature.
It's like a super size dog crate.
And we'll take turns in watering her, and feeding her, and walking her.
She's going to be fine.
OK.
And, remember, not a word to anybody.
- Anybody.
- All right.
And they look pretty darn chummy to me.
World Team girls, to the mat.
OK, girls.
As you know, there is only one spot left on the World Team.
The three contenders are Annie Dillon, Tessa Grande, and Kaylie Cruz.
[cheers.]
Now, at the end of this week, I will hold a mini-meet where they will compete on floor, beam, bars, and vault.
The girl who proves she has what it takes for the USA to win at Worlds will join us in Rio.
So, good luck to all of you.
[chuckling.]
Yeah! [both giggling.]
[scoffs.]
Get her.
Acting as if Tessa has it in the bag.
If Tessa gets the last spot, Kelly will be team captain for sure.
That's gonna happen.
Don't let KP mess with your head.
You're gonna blow Tessa away.
Yeah definitely.
[Kelly.]
I'm telling you, Kaylie Cruz is history.
There's no way she's going to be ready on all four events by Friday.
Oh, really? Well, how about that Sasha is her coach, dumb-dumb? You actually think that he's going to be impartial? No.
- Right.
- This isn't good.
You literally cannot afford to share the spotlight with this girl.
I mean, look at her.
She's beautiful.
She's a champ.
The sponsors love her.
There is a lot of really big money at stake here.
And you know that it's been a long dry spell since you let her beat you at Nationals.
- [sighing.]
Can't you? - No, I can't.
I can't.
I can't keep trying to sell yesterday's champion to the sponsors anymore.
Do you understand? - Yeah, I got it.
- But do you really? Yes, I got it.
You've told me this a thousand times.
Well, then maybe try listening.
Show me that you're listening.
And you have to make sure that Tessa is on her game to beat this girl.
Then you just do what you do best.
You psych that airhead Kaylie Cruz out, huh? I'll do whatever it takes to make sure Kaylie's out of the picture.
OK.
You know why I'm hard on you, right? Right? It's for your own good.
All right.
[sighing.]
I know, Mom.
[theme music playing.]
So, what's the deal with you and Payson? We're just friends.
And what are we? I'm not sure.
Still? You kissed me.
I think it was you who kissed me.
Yeah, but you kissed back.
Yeah, I guess I did.
So? So Your strawberry lip-gloss is pretty tasty.
I wonder why Sasha's having this competition for the final spot so soon? You'd think he'd give you more time to get into shape.
He must have confidence in me.
Does he? Or is it that he won't look like the bad guy when you choke on Friday and he has to pick Tessa? Oops.
Didn't mean to distract you.
Whatever she said, shake it off.
Yeah, I already have.
Really? It doesn't look like it.
I just didn't think I'd have to fight for my spot on the World Team so soon.
- You'll be ready.
I can even stay late and work with you if you want.
No more secret practices.
Sasha was totally pissed about that last time, remember? - [dog whimpering.]
- Say your good-byes.
If the vet finds a chip in her, then this may be it.
I've fallen completely in love with this dog.
Hey, Payson! Spruce Juice for some smoothies and girl talk? - My treat.
- I've really got to get back home.
My dad just came in from Minnesota.
That long-distance thing must be tough for your parents, huh? It's hard on all of us.
He must get so lonely in Minnesota.
Do you ever wonder if your father is unfaithful? My father would never cheat on my mother.
Never.
[funk music playing.]
Excuse me, sir? Did you order the scotch? - Chloe? - Mark? - [Mark.]
Anybody home? - Daddy! Hey.
How's my girl been? Missing you like crazy, mostly.
[sing-songy.]
Hello.
So, why don't you go find your sister? I bet your dad's starving.
I'll leave you two alone so you can smooch in private.
So, when are we going to tell them? I don't want to spoil dinner.
You weren't fired, Mark.
Your company went under.
I know, but I still don't want to get their hopes up and tell them I'm looking for a job in Boulder until I know I got it.
Well, how'd the interview go? Guess where they wanted to finish the meeting.
- Bodacious Boulders.
- That sleazy strip bar thing? Yeah.
They said they're looking for a guy who likes to work hard and party harder.
We don't really want to work for a bunch of guys who hang out at Bodacious Boulders.
We don't have really much of a choice.
We're still in debt a hundred g's from Payson's surgery, we owe more on this house than it's worth, and our savings are all but depleted.
[sighing.]
Well, I guess you gotta do what you gotta do.
A lot of people gotta do what they gotta do.
Guess who's working at Bodacious Boulders? - Who? - Chloe Kmetko.
Austin.
Sorry to bother you so late.
But I wanted to ask your permission to work with Kaylie after hours.
I think we've already covered this topic, - and the answer's no.
- Sasha.
I'm sure as the World Team coach, you don't want to seem like you're giving preferential treatment to any of the Rock girls.
Kaylie really needs the extra help.
There are other concerns with Kaylie that I can't go into.
Like her anorexia? You know about that? I was the first person to say anything to her about it.
My sister struggled with an ED, so I'm aware of all the danger signs.
I promise to make sure that Kaylie trains healthy.
OK.
But I want to know exactly what you're working on and any issues that come up.
And I don't want any surprises.
No, it's all right.
I'm coming out.
- My parents are in bed.
- [Max over phone.]
OK.
[dog whimpering.]
[dog yelps.]
[whispering.]
I got her groomed.
She put this little bow in her hair.
I don't think she likes it too much, but she got a clean bill of health at the vet.
No chip though.
Someone's gotta be looking for her, don't you think? I can't believe she was just abandoned.
I know.
I'll keep her in my room tonight, I think, and then tomorrow, we should go around the running trail and put up signs.
Wish I could keep you, but my mom would just kill me.
I was always bringing strays home as a kid.
There's just something about a stray dog that gets me.
I know.
I used to volunteer at a shelter.
- [dog whining.]
- Come here, doggy.
Let me get that stupid bow out of your hair.
Feels so weird just calling her "doggy.
" Yeah, I sort of already gave her a name.
- What? - Phoebe? No way.
I used to have a goldfish named Phoebe.
Phoebe Fish.
[dog barks.]
Oh, you like that name? Phoebe? - [barks.]
- Shh.
Shh.
[upbeat rock music playing.]
Good news.
I spoke with Sasha last night, and he gave me permission to work with you after hours.
Seriously? I was expecting more along the lines of "Thank you, Austin.
" You need the help I need you to stop rushing to my rescue.
I'm tired of being treated like the tragic sick girl.
I was just trying to help you.
Look, if this is your way of going back in time and saving your sister, you gotta deal with this in your therapist's office, not by making me your little project.
[sighing.]
It's nice that you want to be there for Kaylie, even though she doesn't really seem to appreciate it much.
But then some guys are turned on by girls who need saving.
I'm not saving anybody, OK? Kaylie's doing just fine on her own.
Come on.
We both know she won't be ready on all four events.
If you really want to help her, you convince her to drop out now before she humiliates herself.
Why don't you go back to training your little boot-licker, Tessa.
We'll see who wins on Friday.
Why haven't you and Summer set a date for the wedding yet? We can't hire caterers or a wedding planner until we have a solid date.
I don't think Summer wants a huge wedding, Lauren.
And, besides, we're not in any rush.
What is she doing here? She should be in Vegas with Emily.
Hello.
Her daughter is having a baby.
She can't just up and leave.
She has Brian to think of.
Yeah, but what's she still hanging on to here? You? I doubt that.
I wanted to come by and settle up Emily's Rock dues from last month, anyway.
Oh, Chloe, that's not necessary.
Summer, I want to.
I know you think that I'm a terrible, irresponsible mother.
I got pregnant at 17, and now my daughter's following in my footsteps.
Actually, I admire Emily's choice to keep the baby.
Well, I want more for her.
I know my best wasn't good enough but I tried, Summer.
I really tried.
Chloe, I don't think you're a bad mother.
I see the way you look at Emily.
And you love her.
And I know that she'll follow in your footsteps and become a loving, caring and devoted mother, too.
And that's a beautiful life.
A beautiful, hard life.
You know, there are other options if Emily doesn't feel ready to be a mother.
There are open adoptions.
It's something to consider.
You know, this place just isn't going to be the same without the Kmetko family.
This is a big loss for The Rock.
Yeah, it's a big loss for me and Emily, too.
It was more than just a gym, you know? It was like a small town, and I really loved being a part of it.
It's a beautiful ring by the way, Summer.
Congratulations, on getting engaged.
I hope that you and Steve will be really happy together.
Hey, what's up? Ready to sneak our girl out of here and head to the park? Totally.
Let's go.
Hey, guys! Where are you two off to? - Running.
- See ya.
[sighs.]
[rock music plays.]
You're really working that pommel horse, huh? My favorite form of therapy.
Yeah, about that.
I was out of line with that comment about your sister.
I snapped at you because I'm stressing really heavy.
It happens.
It's healthier to get that stuff out than to keep it in.
But I promise you, I don't think of you as my sister.
[sighing.]
I'm just scared.
I have two days left, and I don't think I can be ready to compete on all four apparatuses.
You're right.
You won't be.
What? If you don't think I can make the World Team, why did you ask Sasha if you could help me? Because you won't be competing on all four apparatuses.
You'll only be competing on one.
What are you talking about? Think about it.
Sasha wants a Team USA win.
With Emily gone, where is the team's weakest link? Vault? I mean, it was her vault that got her on the World Team.
That's right, and now it's the one position Sasha doesn't have a star on.
In order for USA to win, they need to medal in every event.
If your vault is strong enough, Sasha has no choice but to take you as his ringer on vault.
Yeah, but, Austin, it's my weakest event.
Not if we work together to make it your strongest.
Sasha asked for all apparatuses.
He'll never go for this.
That's why we won't tell him.
Are you crazy? It's a gamble, Kaylie, I admit it.
But what have you got to lose? Other than everything? Lauren knew we were up to something.
She could smell it.
She probably thinks we're off somewhere fooling around.
She can't believe we're just friends.
Some friends do come with benefits.
What, like a health plan? You know what I mean.
Yeah, I know what you mean and I know.
You're not looking for that kind of friend.
But what if I am? I'm not offering any benefits right now.
If that's what you're looking for, then stick with Lauren.
I don't have the same connection with her as I have with you.
Look, I know you made it clear that you only want to be buddies, but I was just wondering if you ever think you might change your mind? Honestly, Max? I just don't see it.
You know how focused I am on my goal.
I know.
It's one of the things I like about you.
You have this clarity, this passion for what you love.
And I can't jeopardize that.
So it wouldn't bother you if I dated other girls? Why would it bother me? I guess that's my answer.
[Phoebe whimpers.]
Part of me secretly hopes that nobody claims Phoebe.
Me too.
I'm going to ask Austin tonight if I can keep her.
Maybe we can share custody rights? I think I'd need alimony.
[electronic music plays.]
That was good.
It's really good.
But good isn't bad-ass is it? No.
And for this to work, you have to be.
You need to add something amazing.
Something Worlds-worthy.
You could put it over the top if you throw a twist into your Yurchenko double and make it a two-and-a-half.
[stammering.]
Austin, I don't have that skill.
You will if you spend all your time working with me on it.
[panting.]
You know, I'm having second thoughts about this whole strategy.
I'm risking everything on one vault, one twist.
And that one twist will make all the difference.
I know you can do this.
Why can't you let me in, let me help you? [sighing.]
I don't know, I just I want to help you, Kaylie.
You are not in this alone.
Why are you working so hard to help me get this? I don't know.
It's like something inside me wants the best for you.
There is something about you that makes me pay attention to everything little thing you do.
I just want you to be happy.
You ready to go bad-ass, Cruz? [Payson.]
Well, that looks obvious.
We've got to sneak her up to the equipment cage before anyone sees this huge bulge in my jacket.
I have to say, she does look awfully comfy all snuggled up next to her daddy.
Oh, and bad news.
Austin's allergic to dogs.
So we won't be able to keep her at our place if we can't find the owner.
Well, then I'll just have to take her home with me after practice and beg my parents to let me keep her.
What's one more mouth to feed? [Mark.]
OK.
- Sure, thanks.
- [phone beeps.]
You didn't get it, did you? [sighing.]
Did you really want me to work with a bunch of guys who take lunch at a strip bar? - I know I didn't.
- No, I didn't.
What now? Well, I work my contacts back in Minnesota, or start here in Boulder from the ground floor.
I hate us being apart, believe me.
But is a starting position here going to pay enough for us to live on, and support the girls' gymnastics? I'm scared, Mark.
Yeah, me too.
Hey, I see you're only working on vault today.
Shouldn't you rotate? I need to fine-tune my vault.
How are the other routines coming? [Austin.]
She's doing great.
Sasha said that Austin could help me prepare for the mini-meet.
Well, I guess that's only fair, considering that Kelly is acting like she's Tessa's personal coach.
And I hear she just got a round off layout, layout mount on beam.
She what? But I mean, don't worry about it.
She's young, and her nerves will get to her.
You're way more experienced all around.
Small emergency.
Something wrong with Phoebe? No, she's fine.
But I took her on a little walk and when we got back up to the equipment cage, the janitor was in there cleaning it.
So, where is she? I hid her in the men's locker room.
Don't worry, I'm going to sneak her back up to the equipment cage - soon as the coast is clear.
- [Payson.]
OK.
Looks like Max chose the jock over the slut.
Do you ever get exhausted by the endless vomit of lies that pour out of your mouth? I only know what Carter told me.
And what exactly did Carter tell you? Plenty.
And a word of advice? They stick around a lot longer if you save the dessert until after dinner.
I figured out what's going on between you and Sporty Spice.
Payson and I are just friends.
But you like a little muscle and sweat in your sugar.
I admit to respecting a serious jock-ette.
Then, how about a little one-on-one? Are we talking basketball or Get your head out of the gutter.
Yes, basketball.
Six-ish? The public court at Chautauqua Park? Unless you're afraid that your male ego can't take being beaten by a girl.
- You're on.
- [dog barks.]
- Whoa! - Whoa! - [chattering.]
- [dog barking.]
Oh, it's so cute! Whose dog is that? [both.]
Mine! [both.]
Ours! What? They have a dog together now? [Payton.]
She doesn't have an identification chip and we put up fliers everywhere, but nobody's claimed her.
And to be perfectly honest, I've fallen completely in love with her.
So can we keep her? Payson, there is absolutely no way we can deal with a dog right now.
I can't believe you would even consider it.
I know it's been hard paying the bills and getting by with what Dad makes in Minnesota, but I promise, I will do my part.
I'll share my room with her.
I'll share my food with her.
I'll take her for a walk everyday.
Please? Dad? I'm sorry, honey, your mom's right.
Maybe Max can keep her.
He can't.
[Kim.]
Well neither can we.
You guys are gonna have to give her up.
I'm sorry, Payson.
I wasn't sure you'd come.
I said I was coming, didn't I? Yeah, but after all that doggy drama with Payson, I thought you might have forgotten about me.
I told you, Payson and I are just friends.
Right.
So, are you ready? Shirts or skins? I'll be shirts this game.
Bring it in.
You sure you want to give me that advantage? You don't know who you're up against.
[phone ringing.]
[rock music plays.]
- [Max.]
You're good.
- I play to win.
Clearly.
Payson's not the only jock at The Rock.
I had to do something to get your attention.
Well, you got it.
That's a personal foul.
If you want a more physical game, then I want to go legit.
No more kissy kissy until we go on a date.
- Isn't this a date? - No.
A date is what happens after you ask me out and I say yes.
[up-tempo music plays.]
[groans.]
- You OK? - Yeah.
I hope we're not interrupting anything.
I heard you two were coming in for some late night sessions, so I thought why not bring Tessa in for a little extra training.
Although, it looks like my coaching style's a little different than yours, Austin.
Don't engage her.
That's exactly what she wants.
You just walk to the end of that vault run, clear your head of everything else and think: "I can do this.
" - Hey.
- Hey.
Sorry I missed your call last night.
You sounded really upset.
My parents totally freaked out about Phoebe.
They let me keep her last night, but they said I have to take her to a shelter after practice.
That sucks.
Someone will adopt her, right? We couldn't possibly be the only two who think she's irresistible.
Aw, hey, she's a little superstar.
Someone else will want her for sure.
[Sheila.]
If Cruz makes World Team, we're screwed.
She's gonna be a magnet or all the money and endorsements that you need to score.
Kaylie's been busting her butt trying to land a Yurchenko two-and-a-half for the last two days.
There's no way she's going to be ready to compete with Tessa on floor, bars, and beam.
- You sure? - Trust me, Mom.
Tessa's in, Kaylie's out, [sighs.]
and I'm the next captain of the US Team.
How you feeling? - [inhales.]
Nervous.
- Don't be.
All you have to do is show Sasha clean routines on all four events and you're in.
Except, um, I'm not doing all four events.
I'm only doing vault.
What? Is Sasha cool with this? We haven't told him yet.
OK, now I'm nervous.
OK, gather round.
Three girls are competing for the final spot on the World Team.
So let's hear it for Kaylie Cruz, Tessa Grande, and Annie Dillon.
[Sasha.]
All right, Let the games begin! Tessa, let's see what you've got.
Come on, Tessa, kill it.
[slow tempo rock music plays.]
[applause.]
Wow, Sasha, did you see that round off layout, layout? - [man.]
You can do it! - [woman.]
You got this, Annie.
[applause.]
All right, Tessa! Let's hear it! OK, Kaylie, you're up.
Let's see you on beam.
[clears throat.]
Sasha? - I'm not doing beam.
- You're not doing beam? Uh, OK, let's, uh Let's see your bars then.
I'm not doing bars.
Uh, well, what you better start doing is some explaining.
I'm not doing four events.
I'm only showing my vault today.
Trust me, it's all you need to see.
And this is your doing? - I thought I said no surprises.
- It's not a surprise.
It's a strategy.
What are they talking about? - Kaylie's only doing vault.
- What? No way! And you willingly signed on for this risk, Kaylie? Well, may I ask why? I just asked myself, "If he was in my position, what would Sasha Belov do?" May I, sir? You can do this, Kaylie! C'mon, Kay.
Whoo! [mid tempo rock music plays.]
[cheers, applause.]
[applause continues.]
The spot on the World Team goes to the girl who showed talent, discipline and guts.
That girl is Kaylie Cruz.
[cheers, applause.]
Thank you.
I couldn't have done this without you.
You're lucky your strategy paid off.
Well done, Kaylie.
Thank you.
Did you see the look on Payson's face when we told her she couldn't keep the dog? I know.
Almost as sad as the look in McGinty's eyes right now.
Did you just call her McGinty? Oh yeah, I did.
Remember when we promised the girls we'd get another dog after McGinty died? C'mon honey, we agreed we can't afford a dog right now.
I know.
What happened to us? You know what happened.
This economy happened.
Payson's back, this move, the high price tag on her dream happened.
That's not what I'm talking about.
- Well, what then? - Remember when we had Payson? We didn't have two nickels to rub together, but we had faith that everything would work out.
Well, things were different then.
Yeah, they were.
For one thing, we weren't so afraid.
We're afraid to tell the girls that you're looking for a job in Boulder in case you don't get it.
We're afraid to adopt an adorable mutt because she might send us to the poor house.
Circumstances made us poor, but we're choosing to be scared.
How are we supposed to feel? Supported.
Taken care of, like we always have been.
I mean, in every single rough patch we've ever been through what's happened? Well, it all worked out.
So, what are you afraid is going to happen this time? We've never been on such thin ice before, Kim.
It'll all work out, Mark.
You being in Minnesota, us all being apart? That's a second-class life.
That's not the life we want.
We're a first-class family.
It's time we stop being afraid and started acting like one.
You, me, Payson, and Becca.
- [yelps.]
- And McGinty? I think you mean Phoebe.
Mom, you're acting like it's all over, but it's not.
I'm still going to kill at Worlds.
Oh really? Cut the crap, Kelly.
You're 16 years old, grow up, all right.
You promised you were going to take care of Kaylie, and did you? No, you couldn't.
And now she's going to Worlds.
And guess what? A current National Champion is worth a hell of a lot more than a former National Champion.
- But I'm still - Just shut up for a minute.
We have to figure out what to do.
We still have to get this girl out of here.
How? You sure that this girl has an eating disorder? Yes, I'm positive.
They're pretending like it's an ACL injury, but I saw all the warning signs before anyone else.
So you know.
So if the press finds out that Kaylie's anorexic, the NGO will freak, and she can kiss any chance of any endorsements good-bye.
But Kaylie isn't out about her anorexia, and no one is going to take our word for it.
Well, I know.
That's why we need some proof.
And you better hope that we find some.
Because if we don't, frankly, I think may have to drop you as my client.
[sobbing.]
But you're my mother! Yes, I'm your mother, but you know what? This is for your own good.
This is the real world, Kelly, all right? This is not the safe little bubble that I created for you.
This isn't my fault.
I did my job.
I did it for you.
You failed.
I counted on you, and you failed, Kelly.
- And that's it.
- Mom! Mom, please! Mom! [sobbing.]
Hey.
You OK? I'm sorry.
This is so embarrassing.
It's cool.
Really.
I mean, I know how brutal this sport can be.
It's as if our whole life is riding on my shoulders and everything is up to me, everything.
Believe me, I know how that feels.
I know I may seem like a bitch, [sobbing.]
but I feel like I'm just never good enough.
And I'm just really tired of playing perfect.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I can't believe we have to say good-bye to her.
I know.
But there's a shelter over on Meadows Drive.
I figure, it's close enough that maybe we can run into Phoebe and her new owner - every once in a while.
- You bought her a bed? I thought we were going to take her to the shelter.
Psych! My parents are letting me keep her after all.
No way! That is awesome! God, looks like you're sticking around.
I hope I can have visiting rights.
Of course.
In fact, I was kind of hoping that all of us could go to Chautauqua Park for a run.
Uh You know, actually, I can't.
I have a thing.
A date? Look, Payson, I could lie and say no, but the truth is I value you too much, so I'm always going to be honest with you.
So don't ask questions if you don't want answers, OK? Yeah, yeah, It's cool.
I mean, I told you that.
- Who with? - Lauren.
Yeah.
She finally convinced me to go on an official date.
I don't even know what I think of her.
I just Wow.
Lauren.
You know Yeah.
I know.
Yeah.
Wish me luck.
- [scoffs.]
- [chuckles.]
So, are we the kind of friends where I call after a date to debrief and - No, not so much.
- Yeah.
I get it.
Well, I don't think it will be a late night, so do you and our little girl want to go for that run in the morning? - About 6:00? - Yeah, You got it.
All right.
Yeah.
[Kelly.]
Thank you for letting me come over.
I just had to get away from my mother for a while.
It's cool.
Hey.
Do you want to stay for dinner? - Are you sure? - Yeah.
Totally.
I'll just go tell my mom to set an extra plate.
- Kaylie.
- Hmm? I really appreciate you letting me unload on you.
I kind of don't have anybody that I can confide in, and my mother isn't really a touchy-feely kind of woman.
- So - What about your friends? My mother doesn't like me having friends.
As far as she's concerned, friends are just something that gets in the way of me winning a gold medal.
Wow.
You know, in all honesty, Kelly, I don't think I could have won Nationals without my friends.
[soft rock music plays.]
Sasha! I am ready.
You've been out for six weeks, Kaylie.
If I don't compete at Worlds, the NGO won't even consider me for the Olympic Team.
[Payson.]
I don't know what you want.
I want you to know that it's you I'm interested in, - not Lauren.
- I just can't do it.
What are you doing? What you should've done a long time ago.
Three miles.
Not bad for a girl.
Free to run ahead if my pace is holding you back.
Nah, that's OK.
A nice easy run is good once in a while.
How about sprints? I'll race you to the picnic tables.
How did you get here so fast? What? Can't believe you were beat by a girl? [panting.]
Stop, you're gonna give me a complex.
All right, fine.
I took a shortcut at that bend in the trail.
- That's not fair.
- Yes, it is.
I just told you I'd race you to the picnic tables.
You're the dummy that took the long way.
All right, I'll give it to you.
But I am the victim of a shady technicality.
Hey, what's up there buddy? Oh, hey, why are you so dirty? Isn't anyone taking care of you? [Max.]
Looks like he's been lost for a while.
You and your gender issues.
Your little buddy is a she.
[barks.]
[barking continues.]
[upbeat rock music playing.]
[woman.]
No, no, no, higher.
All right, my handsomes, listen to me.
We're gonna go straight up, in the center, above the other sign.
And can you just even it out? Bring that down there.
No, no, no Excuse me.
Who are you? And what are you doing? I am Kelly Parker's manager, and I'm busy.
- Who the hell are you? - I'm Kim Keeler.
I'm manager of The Rock.
Is this your bus? This is my office.
I'm also head of KPE.
- KPE? - Yeah, Kelly Parker Enterprises.
Well, you cannot park your office here.
This is our entire parking lot.
And that banner has to come down until Sasha approves it.
All right, calm down.
Hold the work, boys.
Someone has control issues.
Whoo.
Morning, Sasha.
I hope you've had your coffee.
- Sasha, this is - Sheila Baboyon.
Two b's one n.
Nice to meet you.
- I've heard a lot about you.
- Sheila is Kelly Parker's manager, and she's apparently moving in.
Listen, Sasha, Kelly has graciously agreed to do her pre-World training here at The Rock, right? So, her fans have the right to know.
Am I right? Come on, she's former National Champion.
She's gold medalist at Worlds.
I would think that your gym would be honored to have her banner above your entrance, right? Plus, it ups your cred big time.
Am I right, Sasha? I think it's best we hold your banner until we all discuss where best to put it.
You know what? Why don't we let Mrs.
Baboyon Baboyon.
hang Kelly's banner wherever she likes? I mean, it's just a banner after all.
It's just a banner after all.
Thank you, sir.
Oh, why did you cave so fast? If you let them get a few jabs in early, they don't expect the left hook.
Am I right? [Max.]
I'll take her to the vet after practice.
They'll be able to tell us if she has an ID chip.
But we can't take her into the gym.
If the girls see a puppy, they'll all turn into little kids and want to play with her.
Sasha will go through the roof.
Yeah, you're right.
It'll totally disrupt practice.
This close to Worlds, Coach is a little more than uptight.
So, what are we gonna do with our little runaway? [whimpering.]
[up-tempo electronic music playing.]
The Kelly Parker Circus is in town.
Did you see that bus? And how about that Godzilla of a manager? Nope, I'm not going to waste my energy worrying about KP.
I'm trying to get back in shape to land a spot on the World Team.
What's with that banner? The Rock isn't even your gym.
I mean, I don't even have a banner here.
I'm the only girl on the National Team who's ever competed in a World Championship.
Been there, won that.
So, guess what? I get a banner.
Plus, I'm also the only former National Champ on the World Team.
Yeah? Well, when Kaylie wins her spot back, the current National Champ will be on the World Team.
Lauren, keep me out of this.
Just saying, current trumps has-been.
Aw, and it looks like someone's a little jealous.
But who can blame you, Lauren? You're a never-was in the gymnastics world, and a has-been when it comes to Carter.
[scoffs.]
I could care less about Carter.
I'm with Max now.
- Officially.
- Since when? [Kelly.]
Has anyone told Max about this official ruling? 'Cause it looks like he's in the dark, with someone else.
I mean, dogs are den creatures by nature.
It's like a super size dog crate.
And we'll take turns in watering her, and feeding her, and walking her.
She's going to be fine.
OK.
And, remember, not a word to anybody.
- Anybody.
- All right.
And they look pretty darn chummy to me.
World Team girls, to the mat.
OK, girls.
As you know, there is only one spot left on the World Team.
The three contenders are Annie Dillon, Tessa Grande, and Kaylie Cruz.
[cheers.]
Now, at the end of this week, I will hold a mini-meet where they will compete on floor, beam, bars, and vault.
The girl who proves she has what it takes for the USA to win at Worlds will join us in Rio.
So, good luck to all of you.
[chuckling.]
Yeah! [both giggling.]
[scoffs.]
Get her.
Acting as if Tessa has it in the bag.
If Tessa gets the last spot, Kelly will be team captain for sure.
That's gonna happen.
Don't let KP mess with your head.
You're gonna blow Tessa away.
Yeah definitely.
[Kelly.]
I'm telling you, Kaylie Cruz is history.
There's no way she's going to be ready on all four events by Friday.
Oh, really? Well, how about that Sasha is her coach, dumb-dumb? You actually think that he's going to be impartial? No.
- Right.
- This isn't good.
You literally cannot afford to share the spotlight with this girl.
I mean, look at her.
She's beautiful.
She's a champ.
The sponsors love her.
There is a lot of really big money at stake here.
And you know that it's been a long dry spell since you let her beat you at Nationals.
- [sighing.]
Can't you? - No, I can't.
I can't.
I can't keep trying to sell yesterday's champion to the sponsors anymore.
Do you understand? - Yeah, I got it.
- But do you really? Yes, I got it.
You've told me this a thousand times.
Well, then maybe try listening.
Show me that you're listening.
And you have to make sure that Tessa is on her game to beat this girl.
Then you just do what you do best.
You psych that airhead Kaylie Cruz out, huh? I'll do whatever it takes to make sure Kaylie's out of the picture.
OK.
You know why I'm hard on you, right? Right? It's for your own good.
All right.
[sighing.]
I know, Mom.
[theme music playing.]
So, what's the deal with you and Payson? We're just friends.
And what are we? I'm not sure.
Still? You kissed me.
I think it was you who kissed me.
Yeah, but you kissed back.
Yeah, I guess I did.
So? So Your strawberry lip-gloss is pretty tasty.
I wonder why Sasha's having this competition for the final spot so soon? You'd think he'd give you more time to get into shape.
He must have confidence in me.
Does he? Or is it that he won't look like the bad guy when you choke on Friday and he has to pick Tessa? Oops.
Didn't mean to distract you.
Whatever she said, shake it off.
Yeah, I already have.
Really? It doesn't look like it.
I just didn't think I'd have to fight for my spot on the World Team so soon.
- You'll be ready.
I can even stay late and work with you if you want.
No more secret practices.
Sasha was totally pissed about that last time, remember? - [dog whimpering.]
- Say your good-byes.
If the vet finds a chip in her, then this may be it.
I've fallen completely in love with this dog.
Hey, Payson! Spruce Juice for some smoothies and girl talk? - My treat.
- I've really got to get back home.
My dad just came in from Minnesota.
That long-distance thing must be tough for your parents, huh? It's hard on all of us.
He must get so lonely in Minnesota.
Do you ever wonder if your father is unfaithful? My father would never cheat on my mother.
Never.
[funk music playing.]
Excuse me, sir? Did you order the scotch? - Chloe? - Mark? - [Mark.]
Anybody home? - Daddy! Hey.
How's my girl been? Missing you like crazy, mostly.
[sing-songy.]
Hello.
So, why don't you go find your sister? I bet your dad's starving.
I'll leave you two alone so you can smooch in private.
So, when are we going to tell them? I don't want to spoil dinner.
You weren't fired, Mark.
Your company went under.
I know, but I still don't want to get their hopes up and tell them I'm looking for a job in Boulder until I know I got it.
Well, how'd the interview go? Guess where they wanted to finish the meeting.
- Bodacious Boulders.
- That sleazy strip bar thing? Yeah.
They said they're looking for a guy who likes to work hard and party harder.
We don't really want to work for a bunch of guys who hang out at Bodacious Boulders.
We don't have really much of a choice.
We're still in debt a hundred g's from Payson's surgery, we owe more on this house than it's worth, and our savings are all but depleted.
[sighing.]
Well, I guess you gotta do what you gotta do.
A lot of people gotta do what they gotta do.
Guess who's working at Bodacious Boulders? - Who? - Chloe Kmetko.
Austin.
Sorry to bother you so late.
But I wanted to ask your permission to work with Kaylie after hours.
I think we've already covered this topic, - and the answer's no.
- Sasha.
I'm sure as the World Team coach, you don't want to seem like you're giving preferential treatment to any of the Rock girls.
Kaylie really needs the extra help.
There are other concerns with Kaylie that I can't go into.
Like her anorexia? You know about that? I was the first person to say anything to her about it.
My sister struggled with an ED, so I'm aware of all the danger signs.
I promise to make sure that Kaylie trains healthy.
OK.
But I want to know exactly what you're working on and any issues that come up.
And I don't want any surprises.
No, it's all right.
I'm coming out.
- My parents are in bed.
- [Max over phone.]
OK.
[dog whimpering.]
[dog yelps.]
[whispering.]
I got her groomed.
She put this little bow in her hair.
I don't think she likes it too much, but she got a clean bill of health at the vet.
No chip though.
Someone's gotta be looking for her, don't you think? I can't believe she was just abandoned.
I know.
I'll keep her in my room tonight, I think, and then tomorrow, we should go around the running trail and put up signs.
Wish I could keep you, but my mom would just kill me.
I was always bringing strays home as a kid.
There's just something about a stray dog that gets me.
I know.
I used to volunteer at a shelter.
- [dog whining.]
- Come here, doggy.
Let me get that stupid bow out of your hair.
Feels so weird just calling her "doggy.
" Yeah, I sort of already gave her a name.
- What? - Phoebe? No way.
I used to have a goldfish named Phoebe.
Phoebe Fish.
[dog barks.]
Oh, you like that name? Phoebe? - [barks.]
- Shh.
Shh.
[upbeat rock music playing.]
Good news.
I spoke with Sasha last night, and he gave me permission to work with you after hours.
Seriously? I was expecting more along the lines of "Thank you, Austin.
" You need the help I need you to stop rushing to my rescue.
I'm tired of being treated like the tragic sick girl.
I was just trying to help you.
Look, if this is your way of going back in time and saving your sister, you gotta deal with this in your therapist's office, not by making me your little project.
[sighing.]
It's nice that you want to be there for Kaylie, even though she doesn't really seem to appreciate it much.
But then some guys are turned on by girls who need saving.
I'm not saving anybody, OK? Kaylie's doing just fine on her own.
Come on.
We both know she won't be ready on all four events.
If you really want to help her, you convince her to drop out now before she humiliates herself.
Why don't you go back to training your little boot-licker, Tessa.
We'll see who wins on Friday.
Why haven't you and Summer set a date for the wedding yet? We can't hire caterers or a wedding planner until we have a solid date.
I don't think Summer wants a huge wedding, Lauren.
And, besides, we're not in any rush.
What is she doing here? She should be in Vegas with Emily.
Hello.
Her daughter is having a baby.
She can't just up and leave.
She has Brian to think of.
Yeah, but what's she still hanging on to here? You? I doubt that.
I wanted to come by and settle up Emily's Rock dues from last month, anyway.
Oh, Chloe, that's not necessary.
Summer, I want to.
I know you think that I'm a terrible, irresponsible mother.
I got pregnant at 17, and now my daughter's following in my footsteps.
Actually, I admire Emily's choice to keep the baby.
Well, I want more for her.
I know my best wasn't good enough but I tried, Summer.
I really tried.
Chloe, I don't think you're a bad mother.
I see the way you look at Emily.
And you love her.
And I know that she'll follow in your footsteps and become a loving, caring and devoted mother, too.
And that's a beautiful life.
A beautiful, hard life.
You know, there are other options if Emily doesn't feel ready to be a mother.
There are open adoptions.
It's something to consider.
You know, this place just isn't going to be the same without the Kmetko family.
This is a big loss for The Rock.
Yeah, it's a big loss for me and Emily, too.
It was more than just a gym, you know? It was like a small town, and I really loved being a part of it.
It's a beautiful ring by the way, Summer.
Congratulations, on getting engaged.
I hope that you and Steve will be really happy together.
Hey, what's up? Ready to sneak our girl out of here and head to the park? Totally.
Let's go.
Hey, guys! Where are you two off to? - Running.
- See ya.
[sighs.]
[rock music plays.]
You're really working that pommel horse, huh? My favorite form of therapy.
Yeah, about that.
I was out of line with that comment about your sister.
I snapped at you because I'm stressing really heavy.
It happens.
It's healthier to get that stuff out than to keep it in.
But I promise you, I don't think of you as my sister.
[sighing.]
I'm just scared.
I have two days left, and I don't think I can be ready to compete on all four apparatuses.
You're right.
You won't be.
What? If you don't think I can make the World Team, why did you ask Sasha if you could help me? Because you won't be competing on all four apparatuses.
You'll only be competing on one.
What are you talking about? Think about it.
Sasha wants a Team USA win.
With Emily gone, where is the team's weakest link? Vault? I mean, it was her vault that got her on the World Team.
That's right, and now it's the one position Sasha doesn't have a star on.
In order for USA to win, they need to medal in every event.
If your vault is strong enough, Sasha has no choice but to take you as his ringer on vault.
Yeah, but, Austin, it's my weakest event.
Not if we work together to make it your strongest.
Sasha asked for all apparatuses.
He'll never go for this.
That's why we won't tell him.
Are you crazy? It's a gamble, Kaylie, I admit it.
But what have you got to lose? Other than everything? Lauren knew we were up to something.
She could smell it.
She probably thinks we're off somewhere fooling around.
She can't believe we're just friends.
Some friends do come with benefits.
What, like a health plan? You know what I mean.
Yeah, I know what you mean and I know.
You're not looking for that kind of friend.
But what if I am? I'm not offering any benefits right now.
If that's what you're looking for, then stick with Lauren.
I don't have the same connection with her as I have with you.
Look, I know you made it clear that you only want to be buddies, but I was just wondering if you ever think you might change your mind? Honestly, Max? I just don't see it.
You know how focused I am on my goal.
I know.
It's one of the things I like about you.
You have this clarity, this passion for what you love.
And I can't jeopardize that.
So it wouldn't bother you if I dated other girls? Why would it bother me? I guess that's my answer.
[Phoebe whimpers.]
Part of me secretly hopes that nobody claims Phoebe.
Me too.
I'm going to ask Austin tonight if I can keep her.
Maybe we can share custody rights? I think I'd need alimony.
[electronic music plays.]
That was good.
It's really good.
But good isn't bad-ass is it? No.
And for this to work, you have to be.
You need to add something amazing.
Something Worlds-worthy.
You could put it over the top if you throw a twist into your Yurchenko double and make it a two-and-a-half.
[stammering.]
Austin, I don't have that skill.
You will if you spend all your time working with me on it.
[panting.]
You know, I'm having second thoughts about this whole strategy.
I'm risking everything on one vault, one twist.
And that one twist will make all the difference.
I know you can do this.
Why can't you let me in, let me help you? [sighing.]
I don't know, I just I want to help you, Kaylie.
You are not in this alone.
Why are you working so hard to help me get this? I don't know.
It's like something inside me wants the best for you.
There is something about you that makes me pay attention to everything little thing you do.
I just want you to be happy.
You ready to go bad-ass, Cruz? [Payson.]
Well, that looks obvious.
We've got to sneak her up to the equipment cage before anyone sees this huge bulge in my jacket.
I have to say, she does look awfully comfy all snuggled up next to her daddy.
Oh, and bad news.
Austin's allergic to dogs.
So we won't be able to keep her at our place if we can't find the owner.
Well, then I'll just have to take her home with me after practice and beg my parents to let me keep her.
What's one more mouth to feed? [Mark.]
OK.
- Sure, thanks.
- [phone beeps.]
You didn't get it, did you? [sighing.]
Did you really want me to work with a bunch of guys who take lunch at a strip bar? - I know I didn't.
- No, I didn't.
What now? Well, I work my contacts back in Minnesota, or start here in Boulder from the ground floor.
I hate us being apart, believe me.
But is a starting position here going to pay enough for us to live on, and support the girls' gymnastics? I'm scared, Mark.
Yeah, me too.
Hey, I see you're only working on vault today.
Shouldn't you rotate? I need to fine-tune my vault.
How are the other routines coming? [Austin.]
She's doing great.
Sasha said that Austin could help me prepare for the mini-meet.
Well, I guess that's only fair, considering that Kelly is acting like she's Tessa's personal coach.
And I hear she just got a round off layout, layout mount on beam.
She what? But I mean, don't worry about it.
She's young, and her nerves will get to her.
You're way more experienced all around.
Small emergency.
Something wrong with Phoebe? No, she's fine.
But I took her on a little walk and when we got back up to the equipment cage, the janitor was in there cleaning it.
So, where is she? I hid her in the men's locker room.
Don't worry, I'm going to sneak her back up to the equipment cage - soon as the coast is clear.
- [Payson.]
OK.
Looks like Max chose the jock over the slut.
Do you ever get exhausted by the endless vomit of lies that pour out of your mouth? I only know what Carter told me.
And what exactly did Carter tell you? Plenty.
And a word of advice? They stick around a lot longer if you save the dessert until after dinner.
I figured out what's going on between you and Sporty Spice.
Payson and I are just friends.
But you like a little muscle and sweat in your sugar.
I admit to respecting a serious jock-ette.
Then, how about a little one-on-one? Are we talking basketball or Get your head out of the gutter.
Yes, basketball.
Six-ish? The public court at Chautauqua Park? Unless you're afraid that your male ego can't take being beaten by a girl.
- You're on.
- [dog barks.]
- Whoa! - Whoa! - [chattering.]
- [dog barking.]
Oh, it's so cute! Whose dog is that? [both.]
Mine! [both.]
Ours! What? They have a dog together now? [Payton.]
She doesn't have an identification chip and we put up fliers everywhere, but nobody's claimed her.
And to be perfectly honest, I've fallen completely in love with her.
So can we keep her? Payson, there is absolutely no way we can deal with a dog right now.
I can't believe you would even consider it.
I know it's been hard paying the bills and getting by with what Dad makes in Minnesota, but I promise, I will do my part.
I'll share my room with her.
I'll share my food with her.
I'll take her for a walk everyday.
Please? Dad? I'm sorry, honey, your mom's right.
Maybe Max can keep her.
He can't.
[Kim.]
Well neither can we.
You guys are gonna have to give her up.
I'm sorry, Payson.
I wasn't sure you'd come.
I said I was coming, didn't I? Yeah, but after all that doggy drama with Payson, I thought you might have forgotten about me.
I told you, Payson and I are just friends.
Right.
So, are you ready? Shirts or skins? I'll be shirts this game.
Bring it in.
You sure you want to give me that advantage? You don't know who you're up against.
[phone ringing.]
[rock music plays.]
- [Max.]
You're good.
- I play to win.
Clearly.
Payson's not the only jock at The Rock.
I had to do something to get your attention.
Well, you got it.
That's a personal foul.
If you want a more physical game, then I want to go legit.
No more kissy kissy until we go on a date.
- Isn't this a date? - No.
A date is what happens after you ask me out and I say yes.
[up-tempo music plays.]
[groans.]
- You OK? - Yeah.
I hope we're not interrupting anything.
I heard you two were coming in for some late night sessions, so I thought why not bring Tessa in for a little extra training.
Although, it looks like my coaching style's a little different than yours, Austin.
Don't engage her.
That's exactly what she wants.
You just walk to the end of that vault run, clear your head of everything else and think: "I can do this.
" - Hey.
- Hey.
Sorry I missed your call last night.
You sounded really upset.
My parents totally freaked out about Phoebe.
They let me keep her last night, but they said I have to take her to a shelter after practice.
That sucks.
Someone will adopt her, right? We couldn't possibly be the only two who think she's irresistible.
Aw, hey, she's a little superstar.
Someone else will want her for sure.
[Sheila.]
If Cruz makes World Team, we're screwed.
She's gonna be a magnet or all the money and endorsements that you need to score.
Kaylie's been busting her butt trying to land a Yurchenko two-and-a-half for the last two days.
There's no way she's going to be ready to compete with Tessa on floor, bars, and beam.
- You sure? - Trust me, Mom.
Tessa's in, Kaylie's out, [sighs.]
and I'm the next captain of the US Team.
How you feeling? - [inhales.]
Nervous.
- Don't be.
All you have to do is show Sasha clean routines on all four events and you're in.
Except, um, I'm not doing all four events.
I'm only doing vault.
What? Is Sasha cool with this? We haven't told him yet.
OK, now I'm nervous.
OK, gather round.
Three girls are competing for the final spot on the World Team.
So let's hear it for Kaylie Cruz, Tessa Grande, and Annie Dillon.
[Sasha.]
All right, Let the games begin! Tessa, let's see what you've got.
Come on, Tessa, kill it.
[slow tempo rock music plays.]
[applause.]
Wow, Sasha, did you see that round off layout, layout? - [man.]
You can do it! - [woman.]
You got this, Annie.
[applause.]
All right, Tessa! Let's hear it! OK, Kaylie, you're up.
Let's see you on beam.
[clears throat.]
Sasha? - I'm not doing beam.
- You're not doing beam? Uh, OK, let's, uh Let's see your bars then.
I'm not doing bars.
Uh, well, what you better start doing is some explaining.
I'm not doing four events.
I'm only showing my vault today.
Trust me, it's all you need to see.
And this is your doing? - I thought I said no surprises.
- It's not a surprise.
It's a strategy.
What are they talking about? - Kaylie's only doing vault.
- What? No way! And you willingly signed on for this risk, Kaylie? Well, may I ask why? I just asked myself, "If he was in my position, what would Sasha Belov do?" May I, sir? You can do this, Kaylie! C'mon, Kay.
Whoo! [mid tempo rock music plays.]
[cheers, applause.]
[applause continues.]
The spot on the World Team goes to the girl who showed talent, discipline and guts.
That girl is Kaylie Cruz.
[cheers, applause.]
Thank you.
I couldn't have done this without you.
You're lucky your strategy paid off.
Well done, Kaylie.
Thank you.
Did you see the look on Payson's face when we told her she couldn't keep the dog? I know.
Almost as sad as the look in McGinty's eyes right now.
Did you just call her McGinty? Oh yeah, I did.
Remember when we promised the girls we'd get another dog after McGinty died? C'mon honey, we agreed we can't afford a dog right now.
I know.
What happened to us? You know what happened.
This economy happened.
Payson's back, this move, the high price tag on her dream happened.
That's not what I'm talking about.
- Well, what then? - Remember when we had Payson? We didn't have two nickels to rub together, but we had faith that everything would work out.
Well, things were different then.
Yeah, they were.
For one thing, we weren't so afraid.
We're afraid to tell the girls that you're looking for a job in Boulder in case you don't get it.
We're afraid to adopt an adorable mutt because she might send us to the poor house.
Circumstances made us poor, but we're choosing to be scared.
How are we supposed to feel? Supported.
Taken care of, like we always have been.
I mean, in every single rough patch we've ever been through what's happened? Well, it all worked out.
So, what are you afraid is going to happen this time? We've never been on such thin ice before, Kim.
It'll all work out, Mark.
You being in Minnesota, us all being apart? That's a second-class life.
That's not the life we want.
We're a first-class family.
It's time we stop being afraid and started acting like one.
You, me, Payson, and Becca.
- [yelps.]
- And McGinty? I think you mean Phoebe.
Mom, you're acting like it's all over, but it's not.
I'm still going to kill at Worlds.
Oh really? Cut the crap, Kelly.
You're 16 years old, grow up, all right.
You promised you were going to take care of Kaylie, and did you? No, you couldn't.
And now she's going to Worlds.
And guess what? A current National Champion is worth a hell of a lot more than a former National Champion.
- But I'm still - Just shut up for a minute.
We have to figure out what to do.
We still have to get this girl out of here.
How? You sure that this girl has an eating disorder? Yes, I'm positive.
They're pretending like it's an ACL injury, but I saw all the warning signs before anyone else.
So you know.
So if the press finds out that Kaylie's anorexic, the NGO will freak, and she can kiss any chance of any endorsements good-bye.
But Kaylie isn't out about her anorexia, and no one is going to take our word for it.
Well, I know.
That's why we need some proof.
And you better hope that we find some.
Because if we don't, frankly, I think may have to drop you as my client.
[sobbing.]
But you're my mother! Yes, I'm your mother, but you know what? This is for your own good.
This is the real world, Kelly, all right? This is not the safe little bubble that I created for you.
This isn't my fault.
I did my job.
I did it for you.
You failed.
I counted on you, and you failed, Kelly.
- And that's it.
- Mom! Mom, please! Mom! [sobbing.]
Hey.
You OK? I'm sorry.
This is so embarrassing.
It's cool.
Really.
I mean, I know how brutal this sport can be.
It's as if our whole life is riding on my shoulders and everything is up to me, everything.
Believe me, I know how that feels.
I know I may seem like a bitch, [sobbing.]
but I feel like I'm just never good enough.
And I'm just really tired of playing perfect.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I can't believe we have to say good-bye to her.
I know.
But there's a shelter over on Meadows Drive.
I figure, it's close enough that maybe we can run into Phoebe and her new owner - every once in a while.
- You bought her a bed? I thought we were going to take her to the shelter.
Psych! My parents are letting me keep her after all.
No way! That is awesome! God, looks like you're sticking around.
I hope I can have visiting rights.
Of course.
In fact, I was kind of hoping that all of us could go to Chautauqua Park for a run.
Uh You know, actually, I can't.
I have a thing.
A date? Look, Payson, I could lie and say no, but the truth is I value you too much, so I'm always going to be honest with you.
So don't ask questions if you don't want answers, OK? Yeah, yeah, It's cool.
I mean, I told you that.
- Who with? - Lauren.
Yeah.
She finally convinced me to go on an official date.
I don't even know what I think of her.
I just Wow.
Lauren.
You know Yeah.
I know.
Yeah.
Wish me luck.
- [scoffs.]
- [chuckles.]
So, are we the kind of friends where I call after a date to debrief and - No, not so much.
- Yeah.
I get it.
Well, I don't think it will be a late night, so do you and our little girl want to go for that run in the morning? - About 6:00? - Yeah, You got it.
All right.
Yeah.
[Kelly.]
Thank you for letting me come over.
I just had to get away from my mother for a while.
It's cool.
Hey.
Do you want to stay for dinner? - Are you sure? - Yeah.
Totally.
I'll just go tell my mom to set an extra plate.
- Kaylie.
- Hmm? I really appreciate you letting me unload on you.
I kind of don't have anybody that I can confide in, and my mother isn't really a touchy-feely kind of woman.
- So - What about your friends? My mother doesn't like me having friends.
As far as she's concerned, friends are just something that gets in the way of me winning a gold medal.
Wow.
You know, in all honesty, Kelly, I don't think I could have won Nationals without my friends.
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