Make It or Break It (2009) s03e04 Episode Script
Growing Pains
Previously on Make It or Break It [Kaylie.]
So, that's it? You're just giving up? - This divorce has nothing to do with you.
- I am your daughter! Your decision to end your marriage should have everything to do with me! [Payton.]
I know something's wrong with your health.
Just tell me the truth.
Something is wrong.
I don't know what it is, and I'm scared, Pay.
Then we go to a doctor together.
Who is that horrible woman? It's Kelly Parker's mana-monster.
Manager-slash-mother- slash-monster.
You promised you were going to take care of Kaie, and did you? No, you couldn't.
I sacrificed everything to make you a star.
I think I may have to drop you as my client.
Mom, please! Mom! Light up the sky Burn it up like a candle When life gets hard [music distorts.]
All you need is love and a boombox To make this world rockin' until the groove stops Stayin' out late livin' under the street lights Workin' all night You sleep in the free time Savin' your bread till the time that you need it You want it so hard you can see that we're bleedin' We are young and we're free Only thing that we need Is a moment to be good later on We want to ignite Burn a hole in the sky You and I, we And I'll talk about the gymnasts who came before you and that you'll have the chance to make history just like they did.
And that'll end the presentation, all right? Kaylie, since Wendy had to attend the TC seminar for junior athletes this weekend, I've decided you'll be the one to say something to the parents.
You'll be speaking for all the girls, so make us proud.
I know you all are hoping to impress your folks this Sunday, and be ready to rehearse the entire exhibition at three tomorrow.
I expect your routines to be perfect.
And don't forget to tell the coordinator how many guests you have coming to the performance.
All right.
Hey.
What happened out there? This routine is way more artistic than I'm used to.
I'm still struggling with those tumbling moves.
Listen, even the most seasoned gymnast can get intimidated when they have to perform for just the people they're closest to.
Never been a problem for me.
Who do you have coming? Um, I invited the foster parents I lived with in Baltimore.
They're the only ones I keep in contact with.
Hmm.
How long since you've seen them? I don't know.
Like, seven eight years.
Look, coach, um, I should really get going, so see ya.
I can't believe your mom was cool with you firing her as your manager.
Things have been pretty rocky since Worlds.
She must have seen it coming.
How long has it been since your mom has just been your mom? I can't even remember.
I know she can be difficult, but when she's not all about business, she's really not that bad.
This weekend could be a whole new start for us.
I'm actually really excited.
So, how about your father? What kind of relationship do you have with him? I see my dentist more than I see my dad.
- Why? What happened? - Just, after the divorce my parents kept on fighting.
And I was just always stuck in the middle.
[scoffs.]
Been there, done that.
In the beginning, I spent every other weekend with my dad.
But the more time that gymnastics took up, the less I got to see him.
And then he got remarried.
His new wife had kids of her own, so - You know how that goes.
- Hmm.
Well, I'll see you back at the room.
OK, bye.
I hate that my dad can only be here for a few hours tomorrow night.
We're going to miss out on so much valuable shopping time! You know what would be a much better use of your valuable time? Seeing a doctor! News flash: I'm going to get a complete physical, just like I promised, right after London.
I figured you would try and play me, which is why I made an appointment for you - with the TC doctor.
- Here?! He's just right around the corner.
Noon tomorrow.
Be there! [scoffs.]
Payson, please don't do this! I can't stand by any longer and let you risk your life.
There could be something seriously wrong with you, and you need to deal with it now! If the TC gets wind of a health problem, they'll pull me.
Come on.
You of all people should know how that works.
I swear I'll find a doctor.
It just has to be someone on the outside.
OK, but if you don't have it lined up by tomorrow, I swear I will personally drag you into the TC doctor myself.
OK.
OK.
[crowd cheering.]
Like I don't have enough pressure to deal with? Now I have to come up with something fabulous to say to the parents! Feel free to borrow any of my catchphrases.
I don't think, "Yo, amigo, leggo my ego," is exactly what the coach had in mind.
Hey, where's your sense of humor? Stressed out, just like the rest of me.
Every minute I'm in that gym, It's crazy-making.
And I hate that I don't have Payson in my corner anymore.
- Come here.
- [mutters.]
Tell me what's going on.
Ever since she found out I knew it was Lauren who sent the kiss cam picture to the NGO, she's been completely avoiding me.
You guys will get over it.
- I'm not so sure.
- OK, forget about all that.
Your parents will be here this weekend.
That'll cheer you up.
Hardly.
I'm gonna be playing referee at dinner.
It's just more pressure.
My focus needs to be on gymnastics, not my parents' grudge match.
Well, how can I help? Well, hmm Any interest in going to dinner with us? It might force them to be on their best behavior.
- I'm in.
- Really? I mean, I know my dad hasn't been exactly warm and fuzzy to you.
But you have.
And I want to be there for you, whenever, whatever.
Oh, there he is! The man, the legend! Coach McIntire, it is so great to finally meet you.
I'm Sheila Baboyon I'm Kelly Parker's mom.
Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes! Boy, what a brilliant idea to invite the parents right before the exhibition.
You know, it gives the folks whose daughters may not be here in a week or two a chance to see them perform.
That's nice.
That's not really the reason for this weekend.
We're at the halfway point, and I know some of the girls are feeling homesick.
That is so true, and it's so nice.
Really.
- I know how much I miss Kelly.
- Oh.
And she misses me.
I'm sorry.
You know, it's just that we're extremely close and it's been a couple of weeks.
You know? [sniffles.]
Oh, God, I was so excited to see her perform tomorrow and I just can't bear to tell her I'm not gonna be here to support her.
- [stammers.]
Wait.
Why aren't you staying? - [Sheila sighs.]
There's no room at the inn literally.
I mean, who knew the Shriners were in town? I tried every hotel, motel, hostel Everything's booked.
The coach invited you to stay at his house?! I know.
Isn't it great? I mean, you know, and I insisted on making him a home cooked meal to thank him for his hospitality.
- You don't even know how to cook.
- Mm.
And besides, it was supposed to be just us at dinner tonight.
It will be just us, beauty.
It'll just be the three of us.
- Mom? - What? You're not my manager anymore! I don't want to go to a business dinner.
I have no intention of making this a business dinner.
This man is in charge of you, my angel, my precious baby.
This dinner is so I can get to know him better to make sure that you are in good hands.
- OK? - OK.
Now, go get your bag.
I'm gonna go buy you a dress for tonight.
Anything you want.
Something pretty.
OK? - OK.
- All right, baby.
Yes, this is Sheila Baboyon.
Mm-hm.
I wanna cancel my room reservation for tonight.
Where did you get that? Where you get everything? The Internet.
Duh.
Are you using this to buy alcohol? No! I got it because I thought you had to be 18 to get Botox.
Tell me you didn't! [exhales.]
I didn't.
The dermatologist refused to give it to me.
He said, "Come back in 20 years.
Blah, blah.
" But it's lucky I still have it.
If I use a fake ID and cash, then there's no way anyone here will find out about my doctor's appointment.
OK, but then I want you to dump this thing.
Yes, Officer Keeler.
Oh, and I found out that the university medical center takes walk-ins, - so I figured we'd go tomorrow after practice - No! I said today, Lauren! We'd have to change buses three times to get to the medical center.
And we'd never make it back in time for rehearsal this afternoon.
If we had a car, it wouldn't take so long.
But we don't.
But we could if I borrow my dad's car.
Aren't you two supposed to go to lunch together? Plans change.
So good to see you.
Where's Kim? The Rock team is at a competition in Fort Collins.
She's chaperoning.
I bet she's disappointed not to see Payson.
She is.
I haven't told Payson, you know, what we discussed, so if you could just avoid mentioning anything to Kaylie Of course.
I won't say anything.
She's a big girl now, Mark.
Yeah, that's what Kim keeps telling me.
So, when do you plan on telling her? Today.
We're having lunch.
- Daddy! - Hi! Thank you so much for lending us your car, Mr.
Keeler.
You know, I had my heart set on giving my dad a pair of cuff links at dinner tonight, and I haven't been able to find anything locally.
But I promise I'll make it back in time for a late lunch.
Good, because we have a lot to talk about.
[people shouting, laughing.]
Anyways, we gotta go, Pay.
Come on.
- Thank you.
- I'll meet you at the dorms at 1:45.
Be careful.
I wanna tell you there's so much I still do not know [panting.]
This stupid, old-school routine requires so many dance elements.
I'm a power tumbler.
I don't even understand what the point of making me do this is.
Getting outside your comfort zone makes you a better gymnast.
Jordan, why'd you tell me your foster parents were coming in this weekend? I checked the list.
You didn't reserve any seats for the exhibition.
I never said they were coming.
I only said I invited them.
What difference does it make? It makes a big difference 'cause now I know you're free tonight.
You're coming to my house for dinner.
KP's mother's cooking.
[scoffs.]
I don't need you feeling sorry for me.
I don't.
I was hoping you'd feel sorry for me.
Look Annie's out of town, and I'm not sure I can handle Sheila on my own.
Well, maybe you need to get outside your comfort zone.
I have physical therapy scheduled for tonight, so I've, uh, had a few dizzy spells, passed out a couple of times.
- Other than that, I'm great.
- She blacked out while she was Running across campus! I was late for my history class, so And your relation to Rachel? Oh! I'm her partner.
Oh.
No judgments here.
No, no, no! We're not We Sure, never mind, whatever.
Do you ever notice any symptoms before you get dizzy or faint? Just this funny numbness in my fingers.
Let's run some tests, Rachel.
Get to the bottom of this.
[monitor beeping.]
Hey, I am so sorry, Dad.
I'm not gonna be able to make it.
Are you sure you need to cancel? Because I can wait.
Lauren's still looking for the perfect cuff links.
And then we're gonna have to run straight from here to rehearsal.
Well, we're still on for dinner, right? Oh, absolutely! I'm making you your favorite.
We'll have plenty of time to hang out and talk.
- Good.
I'll see you later then.
- OK.
Love you, Dad.
[sobbing.]
So, Dr.
Curtis says all I need are some potassium supplements, and I'm be good to go.
Really? That's it? What a relief, huh? Come on.
We gotta go.
We've got just enough time to make it back for practice.
[up-tempo music plays.]
So, what're you making for your dad? - Chicken Parm.
- Oh, his fave.
He'll love it.
Come on, Payson.
You've forgiven Lauren.
Why won't you forgive me? You were my best friend, Kaylie.
I expected more from you.
- Can we please just go back to the way things were? - So much has changed.
Too much? - [KP.]
Hey! - Better go get those groceries.
When are your parents getting you? They're not.
Austin is.
Austin's coming to dinner with you? Yeah.
Has Austin ever had dinner with your parents before? [chuckles.]
No.
Why? Because, the first time your boyfriend has dinner with your parents - is like a mondo major deal! - No, not in my world.
[scoffs.]
Hello? It's like the next big step in any serious relationship! - I don't see it that way.
- I bet Austin does.
- You'd lose that bet.
- [knocking at door.]
Coming! I hope your mom likes roses.
[exhales sharply.]
There.
OK.
I thought you told the coach you were making him a home cooked meal? Please, I want to impress him.
I don't want to poison him.
All right, do me a favor.
Take these empty containers.
Shove them, honey, at the very bottom of the garbage.
All the way.
Shove them all in there, all right? This is gonna be great.
Come on.
What's the matter? Smile.
This is a good night.
I intend to have your position as team leader sewn up before I serve my homemade sweet potato pie.
- Why are you doing this? - Why am I doing this? Because the team captain gets the most interviews, which makes her the most famous, which lands her the most lucrative endorsements.
- Can't you just be my mother tonight? - Your mother That's cra What kind of mother would I be if I didn't try to ensure my own beautiful, talented daughter's future? I'm doing this for you.
Now, check my teeth.
- You're good.
- OK, good.
- [door opens.]
- Coach McIntire! Ooh! Hello, Coach Mac, welcome.
You're just in time, huh? Dinner is served.
I hope you like you some soul food.
I do as long as you have enough for four.
Look, Jordan, soul food.
[low-tempo music plays.]
You should have cleared it with me before you agreed to let Kaylie drag along Austin.
Why do keep repeating yourself? Are you in love with the sound of your own voice? Only if it drowns out yours.
- [Kaylie.]
Hi.
- Oh, hi! - [Alex.]
Hi, sweetie.
- Oh, thank you.
They're beautiful.
Hi.
- Alex, would you put those - Sure.
So, how was the drive down? - Oh, lovely.
- We took separate cars.
Well, I am starved.
They don't feed us here.
My BMI is so low.
Lemonades for the kids, a couple of vodka tonics for us.
No, I order my own drinks now, Alex.
I'll have a martini, please.
Thank you.
[clears throat.]
There's something I want to get straight right off the bat.
Did you really promise to hit a homer for that kid in the hospital before game seven against Texas? Yeah, I did.
That may be the coolest baseball story I've ever heard.
What a shot! Over 400 feet and right out of the park.
You practically hit it all the way back to the kid's hospital room.
That's exactly what I was thinking when I stepped up to the plate.
- No way.
- I just pictured that sweet kid lying in his hospital bed and thought, "I'm sending this one back to you, pal.
" And Williams hurls that smokin' fastball.
I was in a zone.
It's like I knew right where he was going to put it - and boom - Goes the dynamite! How did you know about that story? YouTube.
They have a whole series of your greatest hits.
I've seen them all.
Wow.
And you're gonna love this.
All of the kids, they just followed her right to the sandbox.
I mean, since daycare, she has had true leadership ability.
Really.
Grace under fire under the most challenging of conditions.
What did that one teacher call you? You know, the teacher with the curly, red hair.
Oh! She said she was She says, "Kelly is the queen of the Play-Doh.
" [laughing.]
Just Like at eight years old.
She's just a leader, you know what I'm say But in the gym, well The gym is where she really shines.
Kelly's a terrific gymnast.
[scoffs.]
Hear, hear to that! Right, baby? Mm! Mm! Uh, oh, coach, I wish you could've been there, brought home Junior Worlds.
It was one of the first of many, many shining moments - for my little star.
- That wasn't me.
- Yes, it was.
Honey, it was.
- No, it was not.
It was not.
- Well, if it wasn't you, then who was it? - [Jordan clears throat.]
That would be my shining moment.
[McIntire clears throat.]
You're right.
- And it is so sad how you've struggled ever since.
- [Kelly.]
Mom.
- I don't see her struggling in my gym.
- [Sheila.]
No? [McIntire.]
All I see is courage and maturity.
In fact, Jordan has all the qualities of a natural born leader.
You know, I don't think there's ever been another gymnastics golden couple going into the Olympics.
[Alex.]
I'd like to jump on this right away.
- Set up some interviews for you two next week.
- We'd love that.
It's been a great evening, but I have a really early And you should start thinking about your career post-Olympics.
My sports marketing business could always use a partner.
[Ronnie.]
You and Alex would make a great team.
I always thought that might be something I'd be good at.
We should talk more about this some other time.
You're right.
How about we all meet up after your exhibition tomorrow? - Tomorrow?! - Sounds good to me, Mr.
Cruz.
Call me Alex, son.
The whole experience here has been fantastic.
I've met so many great people.
It's like a whole new world has opened up for me.
- I can see that.
- I just wish that you got to meet Rigo this weekend.
As soon as training ends, he'll be in Boulder to visit me.
- And then everybody - Payson? We need to talk.
I wondered why you were so quiet through dinner.
You're mad at me for missing our lunch, aren't you? Not at all.
It was actually kind of a a life lesson for me.
What do you mean? Well, I realized, you know, how independent you've become.
You're not my little girl anymore.
Soon you'll be going to the Olympics, then college.
Mom's already given me the birds and the bees talk, Dad.
- No, that's not what this is about.
- Whew.
It's time for the family to make another big decision, like we did when we moved to Boulder for your training.
But this time we have to consider what's best for the family as a whole.
And we're thinking we should move back to Minnesota.
What? Why? I have a great job opportunity there, and someone's actually interested in buying the house.
What about Becca? Does she wanna move? Your sister knows that she's probably not gonna go on as an elite, and she misses her friends back home.
But The Rock.
I'll need to train before the Olympics! Here's the good part.
I already talked to Ronnie.
And until you go to London, you can stay with your best friend.
Stay at Kaylie's house.
Why did you do all that at dinner? Do what? [scoffs.]
I just wanted it to be a low key night.
Instead it turned into this huge thing that spun out of control like everything else in my life! I was just making sure everybody got along.
Isn't that what I was there for? You showed up wearing a suit! It wasn't supposed to be a suit kind of dinner.
What's next? You and my dad are gonna plan our wedding? Calm down.
OK, I hear what you're saying, and I didn't mean for dinner to devolve into a merger meeting.
Really? Because everything my dad said, you just went along with.
- No one even stopped to ask me what I thought.
- We didn't? Look, I'm just going to tell my parents to forget about this whole golden couple thing, OK? I just I need to remain focused on why I'm here.
I know.
You're right.
I was probably trying too hard.
It's just I know how much your parents love you, and I really want them to like me.
Because I love you.
I misjudged Austin.
That's because you think nobody's good enough for your little girl.
- You see the way he took her hand? - Uh-huh.
He loves her.
You remember when we were like that? I remember.
Well, thanks for walking me.
My pleasure.
What What are we doing? I know, right? It's not like we're a couple of teenagers.
I'll say.
- He said he loved you? - Mm-hm.
- How romantic! - Well, not really.
I didn't say it back.
What? Why not? You do love him, though, don't you? Yeah I I think I do, I just I couldn't say it.
Why not? I don't know.
Everything's just changing so fast, and I can't even think straight and London has to be my number one priority.
I can not let anybody stop me from getting to the Olympics.
And I am not ready to get married.
Um, whoa there, Princess Bride.
Austin just said he loved you.
He didn't propose marriage.
They're completely different things.
It doesn't feel that way.
Well, OK, when you told Carter you loved him, did you think it meant you two were headed down the aisle? I I never told Carter I loved him.
Well, have you ever said it to anyone? - [humming.]
- [door closes.]
I got the girls to their dorms, and I should be getting to bed myself.
- Thanks for dinner, Sheila.
- Oh, you're welcome.
Hey, um, do you have a sec? - Uh - Come on.
Try my pie.
[sighs.]
Sure.
It's embarrassing, but I'd kick myself if I didn't confess I All through dinner, I kept thinking to myself, "That Coach McIntire I mean, not only talented, but, I mean, one really handsome hunk of man.
" - Listen, Sheila, I'm not - You have a gorgeous face, and this is a face a camera would love.
Oh, well thank you.
You're welcome.
I mean, I know coaches don't make a lot of dough and careers are fleeting and money is tight for everybody.
But I could change all of that for you with the snap of my fingers.
I have such connections.
I could hook you up with a very lucrative sponsorship.
- Really? - Mm-hm.
Yeah.
- I guess I hadn't given that idea much thought.
- Oh, I have.
I mean, this is a big deal.
A deal that could make all your money problems go away.
What do you mean? Oh, well I mean, I know you lost your nest egg in the financial crisis.
And, I mean, your Texas house is being mortgaged to the rafters.
- I know that it's a struggle.
- Ah, we'll get by.
Yeah, but doesn't your wife deserve more than just getting by? I mean, coach, I'd like to help.
And all you have to do is confirm that my Kelly is going to the Olympics as the team captain.
It's simple quid pro quo.
There's nothing simple about that.
Shh.
You know what? I don't want you to answer now.
OK? I want you to think about it, all right? Sweet dreams, handsome.
- What's going on? - Oh! Have you seen my retainer? You mean the one that's right there on the nightstand? I must be blind.
I've never seen you pray before.
I wasn't praying.
But you should.
Living with Kaylie is gonna be way awkward.
I can't believe that my parents decided to move without even discussing it with me.
Haven't they put you first long enough? Maybe it's time they do what's best for them for a change.
I never thought I'd hear something like that coming out of Lauren Tanner's mouth.
Maybe I'm finally growing up.
Or maybe there's something else going on with you? [sighs.]
I'm gonna go pick up a few things at the store.
I'll meet you at the gym.
Hi, Dr.
Curtis? It's Rachel Martin.
I'm sorry to bother you on your cell, but I was wondering if there's any way I could get you to explain what's wrong with me just one more time? Last night was amazing.
But it can't happen again.
I was thinking the same thing.
I was also thinking that I'd really like us to try to be better friends than we were when we were married.
I'd like that.
And so would Kaylie.
- [knocking at door.]
- Are you expecting someone? Room service.
No reason a couple of friends can't have breakfast in bed.
- You order me eggs Benedict? - Yeah, right, with your cholesterol? So, does this mean you guys are getting back together? No, we're not.
Last night happened because I don't know.
We were happy to see you and Austin together.
It brought back good memories.
I mean, we do still care about each other.
The drinks didn't hurt.
Are you happy it happened? I am.
Much to our surprise, it helped get us to a better place.
OK, then why aren't you back together? Because we're just not in love anymore.
I so don't understand this whole love thing.
Well, your father and I haven't exactly been the best example of it.
It's just not like anything I thought it would be.
When I was little, I thought I'd grow up fall in love and get married and everything would be perfect.
Honey I know you strive for perfection every day in the gym, but most things in life aren't perfect especially love.
Sometimes you just gotta have a leap of faith and hope it all works out.
Maybe that's what scares me.
It scares all of us.
Love can be messy and confusing, unpredictable.
But love is life.
And if you miss out on love, you missed out on the best part of living.
I love you, Mom.
Oh, honey, I love you, too.
[up-tempo music plays.]
Well, right now Payson's not even speaking to me.
I don't know, Kim.
I'm not sure now if we should make the move.
Not if it's gonna upset Payson like this.
Mm-hm.
OK.
Love you.
- Hey, guys.
- Hi.
How you doing? - You excited? - [sighs.]
- You looking forward to this? - [scoffs.]
To be honest, I can't wait to be done with it.
I'm ready to get back to 21st century gymnastics.
You may think your routine is obsolete, but it's a part of your history.
- Mm.
- You have to know where you've been in order to know where you're going.
Excuse me.
Excuse me, coming through here.
I don't Sorry.
Ow.
Hey, put your coats to the side.
Thank you so much.
Oh, God.
Is there a snack bar? I don't know how you put up with that woman last night.
Well, it was for Kelly's sake.
Sheila's all she has.
We all need a support.
Since you don't have anybody up there, why don't you consider me your support today? - OK.
- But tomorrow I go right back to being your hard-ass coach.
- [laughs.]
OK.
- All right.
- Sorry I'm late.
That wrestler cornered me again.
- Lauren, stop it.
I talked to Dr.
Curtis.
She told me you have an irregular heartbeat.
Just like a lot of other perfectly healthy people who are walking around, going on with their lives.
You don't even know what you have! The doctor said only a cardiologist will be able to make a diagnosis and tell you how serious it is.
- Let's talk about this after the exhibition.
- I can't let you go out there.
What if you black out again in mid-air over the beam? How could I live with myself if you came crashing down on your stupid little head? I haven't had a dizzy spell in over a week.
But there's an audience out there which means added stress! Dr.
Curtis said increased stress can mess with your heart! I know you're doing this because you care, but I have given up everything to get here.
I'm not about to let something that might not even happen stop me now.
My life, my call.
Not yours! [McIntire.]
Places everyone! At the '72 Olympics, Olga Korbut not only took home the gold, she did more to ease Cold War tensions than all the politicians and diplomats put together.
Olga's acrobatics and open display of emotion in this very routine captivated the world.
- [applause.]
- [exhales.]
See? I'm fine.
This time.
[McIntire.]
Mary Lou Retton almost missed her chance for glory due to a knee injury that required surgery just six weeks prior to the '84 Olympics.
She recovered just in time to compete and became the first American woman ever to win gold in gymnastics.
Whoo! [cheers, whistles.]
That was perfect.
[Mac.]
In a sport where shorter girls dominate, Svetlana Khorkina was told she was too tall for artistic gymnastics.
She proved the naysayers wrong, taking home the gold in the Atlanta and Sydney Olympics.
Nadia Comaneci worked hard under an extremely grueling Romanian training program.
She had to leave her family and train in a strange city where she knew no one.
But soon the entire world would know who this 14-year-old was.
At the '76 Olympics, she became the first gymnast in history to score a perfect ten.
[applause.]
Whoo! And like those gymna3ts who came before them, these girls have the potential to make their own history at the 2012 London Olympics.
[cheering.]
Whoo! We are grateful for the opportunity to honor the amazing gymnasts who paved the way for us, but nobody has worked harder or sacrificed more to help us realize our dreams than you our parents.
You've made all of this possible.
And for that, we honor you.
Coach, coach, coach! Coach, coach, coach, coach! Coach, coach, coach, coach! Whoo! [Mark.]
You were terrific out there.
[Payson.]
Everyone was just amazing.
[Kaylie.]
Thank you.
[pop ballad plays.]
Um, I'll be right back.
Open up your heart Hi.
Your call, you sounded funny.
What's going on? There's something I should have told you last night.
[clears throat.]
Loneliness will have its way I love you.
I love you, I love you, I love you! I'm chasing out the lies Chasing out the lies - Mom! - Baby! You were the best one.
You're always the best one.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
So, do you want to meet some of the other girls? Oh, honey, that would be a waste of time.
Oh, OK, well, why don't we just, um, go get some lunch? There's a Tex-Mex place I know you'll love.
I'm sorry, honey, no can do.
Coach McIntire asked me to meet him about business, and then I should really get on the road back home.
It's getting late.
- Whatever.
- Kelly, come on.
Don't be like that.
Come on, you have me all to yourself for at least a few minutes.
Come on.
Let's do something fun.
You know I'm broken, too You know what? It's fine.
I should really be with the other girls who don't have mothers here either.
Kelly.
Kell - Hey.
- Hey.
You OK? Yeah.
- Sheila? - Oh, hey, handsome.
Let's go somewhere quiet, and we'll iron out the details of your arrangement.
- Ah, that's OK.
This'll just take a minute.
- OK.
Here's the deal: Nobody'll ever buy a place onto my Olympic Team.
[scoffs.]
I wasn't trying to buy anything! I was simply offering you a deal that would benefit you.
Your proposition could have destroyed Kelly's dream.
Most coaches would have sent her packing the minute you tried to bribe them.
- But I'm not going to do that.
- Time to get off your high horse, McIntire.
You're not fooling anyone here.
You're not sending Kelly home - because she is a star and you need her.
- Listen, lady, every one of these girls is a star.
I'm keeping Kelly 'cause it wouldn't be fair to penalize her because of you.
I think she's suffered enough having you for a mother.
Mm.
Thanks for the parenting advice, Montel.
But you did get one thing right: I do have a face that the camera would love.
You know I'm broken, too Hi.
I've fallen far I lost my faith I've been thinking about what you said last night.
And you're right.
My time at The Rock is almost over, and my life's going to change.
You should move back home to Minnesota and take that job.
You really are growing up, aren't you? I guess I am.
Waiting for the light to change One thing.
While I'm training at The Rock, I would really rather stay with Lauren.
Lauren? We've gotten really close.
She's my friend, and she needs me now more than ever.
I couldn't be prouder of the young woman you've become.
It seemed like yesterday you were learning to walk to me.
Before long, you'll be walking away.
Don't think you're getting rid of me that easy.
Come on.
Let's go get that lunch we missed yesterday.
Hm.
[exhales.]
You buying? I'm not that grown up! [chuckles.]
So, that's it? You're just giving up? - This divorce has nothing to do with you.
- I am your daughter! Your decision to end your marriage should have everything to do with me! [Payton.]
I know something's wrong with your health.
Just tell me the truth.
Something is wrong.
I don't know what it is, and I'm scared, Pay.
Then we go to a doctor together.
Who is that horrible woman? It's Kelly Parker's mana-monster.
Manager-slash-mother- slash-monster.
You promised you were going to take care of Kaie, and did you? No, you couldn't.
I sacrificed everything to make you a star.
I think I may have to drop you as my client.
Mom, please! Mom! Light up the sky Burn it up like a candle When life gets hard [music distorts.]
All you need is love and a boombox To make this world rockin' until the groove stops Stayin' out late livin' under the street lights Workin' all night You sleep in the free time Savin' your bread till the time that you need it You want it so hard you can see that we're bleedin' We are young and we're free Only thing that we need Is a moment to be good later on We want to ignite Burn a hole in the sky You and I, we And I'll talk about the gymnasts who came before you and that you'll have the chance to make history just like they did.
And that'll end the presentation, all right? Kaylie, since Wendy had to attend the TC seminar for junior athletes this weekend, I've decided you'll be the one to say something to the parents.
You'll be speaking for all the girls, so make us proud.
I know you all are hoping to impress your folks this Sunday, and be ready to rehearse the entire exhibition at three tomorrow.
I expect your routines to be perfect.
And don't forget to tell the coordinator how many guests you have coming to the performance.
All right.
Hey.
What happened out there? This routine is way more artistic than I'm used to.
I'm still struggling with those tumbling moves.
Listen, even the most seasoned gymnast can get intimidated when they have to perform for just the people they're closest to.
Never been a problem for me.
Who do you have coming? Um, I invited the foster parents I lived with in Baltimore.
They're the only ones I keep in contact with.
Hmm.
How long since you've seen them? I don't know.
Like, seven eight years.
Look, coach, um, I should really get going, so see ya.
I can't believe your mom was cool with you firing her as your manager.
Things have been pretty rocky since Worlds.
She must have seen it coming.
How long has it been since your mom has just been your mom? I can't even remember.
I know she can be difficult, but when she's not all about business, she's really not that bad.
This weekend could be a whole new start for us.
I'm actually really excited.
So, how about your father? What kind of relationship do you have with him? I see my dentist more than I see my dad.
- Why? What happened? - Just, after the divorce my parents kept on fighting.
And I was just always stuck in the middle.
[scoffs.]
Been there, done that.
In the beginning, I spent every other weekend with my dad.
But the more time that gymnastics took up, the less I got to see him.
And then he got remarried.
His new wife had kids of her own, so - You know how that goes.
- Hmm.
Well, I'll see you back at the room.
OK, bye.
I hate that my dad can only be here for a few hours tomorrow night.
We're going to miss out on so much valuable shopping time! You know what would be a much better use of your valuable time? Seeing a doctor! News flash: I'm going to get a complete physical, just like I promised, right after London.
I figured you would try and play me, which is why I made an appointment for you - with the TC doctor.
- Here?! He's just right around the corner.
Noon tomorrow.
Be there! [scoffs.]
Payson, please don't do this! I can't stand by any longer and let you risk your life.
There could be something seriously wrong with you, and you need to deal with it now! If the TC gets wind of a health problem, they'll pull me.
Come on.
You of all people should know how that works.
I swear I'll find a doctor.
It just has to be someone on the outside.
OK, but if you don't have it lined up by tomorrow, I swear I will personally drag you into the TC doctor myself.
OK.
OK.
[crowd cheering.]
Like I don't have enough pressure to deal with? Now I have to come up with something fabulous to say to the parents! Feel free to borrow any of my catchphrases.
I don't think, "Yo, amigo, leggo my ego," is exactly what the coach had in mind.
Hey, where's your sense of humor? Stressed out, just like the rest of me.
Every minute I'm in that gym, It's crazy-making.
And I hate that I don't have Payson in my corner anymore.
- Come here.
- [mutters.]
Tell me what's going on.
Ever since she found out I knew it was Lauren who sent the kiss cam picture to the NGO, she's been completely avoiding me.
You guys will get over it.
- I'm not so sure.
- OK, forget about all that.
Your parents will be here this weekend.
That'll cheer you up.
Hardly.
I'm gonna be playing referee at dinner.
It's just more pressure.
My focus needs to be on gymnastics, not my parents' grudge match.
Well, how can I help? Well, hmm Any interest in going to dinner with us? It might force them to be on their best behavior.
- I'm in.
- Really? I mean, I know my dad hasn't been exactly warm and fuzzy to you.
But you have.
And I want to be there for you, whenever, whatever.
Oh, there he is! The man, the legend! Coach McIntire, it is so great to finally meet you.
I'm Sheila Baboyon I'm Kelly Parker's mom.
Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes! Boy, what a brilliant idea to invite the parents right before the exhibition.
You know, it gives the folks whose daughters may not be here in a week or two a chance to see them perform.
That's nice.
That's not really the reason for this weekend.
We're at the halfway point, and I know some of the girls are feeling homesick.
That is so true, and it's so nice.
Really.
- I know how much I miss Kelly.
- Oh.
And she misses me.
I'm sorry.
You know, it's just that we're extremely close and it's been a couple of weeks.
You know? [sniffles.]
Oh, God, I was so excited to see her perform tomorrow and I just can't bear to tell her I'm not gonna be here to support her.
- [stammers.]
Wait.
Why aren't you staying? - [Sheila sighs.]
There's no room at the inn literally.
I mean, who knew the Shriners were in town? I tried every hotel, motel, hostel Everything's booked.
The coach invited you to stay at his house?! I know.
Isn't it great? I mean, you know, and I insisted on making him a home cooked meal to thank him for his hospitality.
- You don't even know how to cook.
- Mm.
And besides, it was supposed to be just us at dinner tonight.
It will be just us, beauty.
It'll just be the three of us.
- Mom? - What? You're not my manager anymore! I don't want to go to a business dinner.
I have no intention of making this a business dinner.
This man is in charge of you, my angel, my precious baby.
This dinner is so I can get to know him better to make sure that you are in good hands.
- OK? - OK.
Now, go get your bag.
I'm gonna go buy you a dress for tonight.
Anything you want.
Something pretty.
OK? - OK.
- All right, baby.
Yes, this is Sheila Baboyon.
Mm-hm.
I wanna cancel my room reservation for tonight.
Where did you get that? Where you get everything? The Internet.
Duh.
Are you using this to buy alcohol? No! I got it because I thought you had to be 18 to get Botox.
Tell me you didn't! [exhales.]
I didn't.
The dermatologist refused to give it to me.
He said, "Come back in 20 years.
Blah, blah.
" But it's lucky I still have it.
If I use a fake ID and cash, then there's no way anyone here will find out about my doctor's appointment.
OK, but then I want you to dump this thing.
Yes, Officer Keeler.
Oh, and I found out that the university medical center takes walk-ins, - so I figured we'd go tomorrow after practice - No! I said today, Lauren! We'd have to change buses three times to get to the medical center.
And we'd never make it back in time for rehearsal this afternoon.
If we had a car, it wouldn't take so long.
But we don't.
But we could if I borrow my dad's car.
Aren't you two supposed to go to lunch together? Plans change.
So good to see you.
Where's Kim? The Rock team is at a competition in Fort Collins.
She's chaperoning.
I bet she's disappointed not to see Payson.
She is.
I haven't told Payson, you know, what we discussed, so if you could just avoid mentioning anything to Kaylie Of course.
I won't say anything.
She's a big girl now, Mark.
Yeah, that's what Kim keeps telling me.
So, when do you plan on telling her? Today.
We're having lunch.
- Daddy! - Hi! Thank you so much for lending us your car, Mr.
Keeler.
You know, I had my heart set on giving my dad a pair of cuff links at dinner tonight, and I haven't been able to find anything locally.
But I promise I'll make it back in time for a late lunch.
Good, because we have a lot to talk about.
[people shouting, laughing.]
Anyways, we gotta go, Pay.
Come on.
- Thank you.
- I'll meet you at the dorms at 1:45.
Be careful.
I wanna tell you there's so much I still do not know [panting.]
This stupid, old-school routine requires so many dance elements.
I'm a power tumbler.
I don't even understand what the point of making me do this is.
Getting outside your comfort zone makes you a better gymnast.
Jordan, why'd you tell me your foster parents were coming in this weekend? I checked the list.
You didn't reserve any seats for the exhibition.
I never said they were coming.
I only said I invited them.
What difference does it make? It makes a big difference 'cause now I know you're free tonight.
You're coming to my house for dinner.
KP's mother's cooking.
[scoffs.]
I don't need you feeling sorry for me.
I don't.
I was hoping you'd feel sorry for me.
Look Annie's out of town, and I'm not sure I can handle Sheila on my own.
Well, maybe you need to get outside your comfort zone.
I have physical therapy scheduled for tonight, so I've, uh, had a few dizzy spells, passed out a couple of times.
- Other than that, I'm great.
- She blacked out while she was Running across campus! I was late for my history class, so And your relation to Rachel? Oh! I'm her partner.
Oh.
No judgments here.
No, no, no! We're not We Sure, never mind, whatever.
Do you ever notice any symptoms before you get dizzy or faint? Just this funny numbness in my fingers.
Let's run some tests, Rachel.
Get to the bottom of this.
[monitor beeping.]
Hey, I am so sorry, Dad.
I'm not gonna be able to make it.
Are you sure you need to cancel? Because I can wait.
Lauren's still looking for the perfect cuff links.
And then we're gonna have to run straight from here to rehearsal.
Well, we're still on for dinner, right? Oh, absolutely! I'm making you your favorite.
We'll have plenty of time to hang out and talk.
- Good.
I'll see you later then.
- OK.
Love you, Dad.
[sobbing.]
So, Dr.
Curtis says all I need are some potassium supplements, and I'm be good to go.
Really? That's it? What a relief, huh? Come on.
We gotta go.
We've got just enough time to make it back for practice.
[up-tempo music plays.]
So, what're you making for your dad? - Chicken Parm.
- Oh, his fave.
He'll love it.
Come on, Payson.
You've forgiven Lauren.
Why won't you forgive me? You were my best friend, Kaylie.
I expected more from you.
- Can we please just go back to the way things were? - So much has changed.
Too much? - [KP.]
Hey! - Better go get those groceries.
When are your parents getting you? They're not.
Austin is.
Austin's coming to dinner with you? Yeah.
Has Austin ever had dinner with your parents before? [chuckles.]
No.
Why? Because, the first time your boyfriend has dinner with your parents - is like a mondo major deal! - No, not in my world.
[scoffs.]
Hello? It's like the next big step in any serious relationship! - I don't see it that way.
- I bet Austin does.
- You'd lose that bet.
- [knocking at door.]
Coming! I hope your mom likes roses.
[exhales sharply.]
There.
OK.
I thought you told the coach you were making him a home cooked meal? Please, I want to impress him.
I don't want to poison him.
All right, do me a favor.
Take these empty containers.
Shove them, honey, at the very bottom of the garbage.
All the way.
Shove them all in there, all right? This is gonna be great.
Come on.
What's the matter? Smile.
This is a good night.
I intend to have your position as team leader sewn up before I serve my homemade sweet potato pie.
- Why are you doing this? - Why am I doing this? Because the team captain gets the most interviews, which makes her the most famous, which lands her the most lucrative endorsements.
- Can't you just be my mother tonight? - Your mother That's cra What kind of mother would I be if I didn't try to ensure my own beautiful, talented daughter's future? I'm doing this for you.
Now, check my teeth.
- You're good.
- OK, good.
- [door opens.]
- Coach McIntire! Ooh! Hello, Coach Mac, welcome.
You're just in time, huh? Dinner is served.
I hope you like you some soul food.
I do as long as you have enough for four.
Look, Jordan, soul food.
[low-tempo music plays.]
You should have cleared it with me before you agreed to let Kaylie drag along Austin.
Why do keep repeating yourself? Are you in love with the sound of your own voice? Only if it drowns out yours.
- [Kaylie.]
Hi.
- Oh, hi! - [Alex.]
Hi, sweetie.
- Oh, thank you.
They're beautiful.
Hi.
- Alex, would you put those - Sure.
So, how was the drive down? - Oh, lovely.
- We took separate cars.
Well, I am starved.
They don't feed us here.
My BMI is so low.
Lemonades for the kids, a couple of vodka tonics for us.
No, I order my own drinks now, Alex.
I'll have a martini, please.
Thank you.
[clears throat.]
There's something I want to get straight right off the bat.
Did you really promise to hit a homer for that kid in the hospital before game seven against Texas? Yeah, I did.
That may be the coolest baseball story I've ever heard.
What a shot! Over 400 feet and right out of the park.
You practically hit it all the way back to the kid's hospital room.
That's exactly what I was thinking when I stepped up to the plate.
- No way.
- I just pictured that sweet kid lying in his hospital bed and thought, "I'm sending this one back to you, pal.
" And Williams hurls that smokin' fastball.
I was in a zone.
It's like I knew right where he was going to put it - and boom - Goes the dynamite! How did you know about that story? YouTube.
They have a whole series of your greatest hits.
I've seen them all.
Wow.
And you're gonna love this.
All of the kids, they just followed her right to the sandbox.
I mean, since daycare, she has had true leadership ability.
Really.
Grace under fire under the most challenging of conditions.
What did that one teacher call you? You know, the teacher with the curly, red hair.
Oh! She said she was She says, "Kelly is the queen of the Play-Doh.
" [laughing.]
Just Like at eight years old.
She's just a leader, you know what I'm say But in the gym, well The gym is where she really shines.
Kelly's a terrific gymnast.
[scoffs.]
Hear, hear to that! Right, baby? Mm! Mm! Uh, oh, coach, I wish you could've been there, brought home Junior Worlds.
It was one of the first of many, many shining moments - for my little star.
- That wasn't me.
- Yes, it was.
Honey, it was.
- No, it was not.
It was not.
- Well, if it wasn't you, then who was it? - [Jordan clears throat.]
That would be my shining moment.
[McIntire clears throat.]
You're right.
- And it is so sad how you've struggled ever since.
- [Kelly.]
Mom.
- I don't see her struggling in my gym.
- [Sheila.]
No? [McIntire.]
All I see is courage and maturity.
In fact, Jordan has all the qualities of a natural born leader.
You know, I don't think there's ever been another gymnastics golden couple going into the Olympics.
[Alex.]
I'd like to jump on this right away.
- Set up some interviews for you two next week.
- We'd love that.
It's been a great evening, but I have a really early And you should start thinking about your career post-Olympics.
My sports marketing business could always use a partner.
[Ronnie.]
You and Alex would make a great team.
I always thought that might be something I'd be good at.
We should talk more about this some other time.
You're right.
How about we all meet up after your exhibition tomorrow? - Tomorrow?! - Sounds good to me, Mr.
Cruz.
Call me Alex, son.
The whole experience here has been fantastic.
I've met so many great people.
It's like a whole new world has opened up for me.
- I can see that.
- I just wish that you got to meet Rigo this weekend.
As soon as training ends, he'll be in Boulder to visit me.
- And then everybody - Payson? We need to talk.
I wondered why you were so quiet through dinner.
You're mad at me for missing our lunch, aren't you? Not at all.
It was actually kind of a a life lesson for me.
What do you mean? Well, I realized, you know, how independent you've become.
You're not my little girl anymore.
Soon you'll be going to the Olympics, then college.
Mom's already given me the birds and the bees talk, Dad.
- No, that's not what this is about.
- Whew.
It's time for the family to make another big decision, like we did when we moved to Boulder for your training.
But this time we have to consider what's best for the family as a whole.
And we're thinking we should move back to Minnesota.
What? Why? I have a great job opportunity there, and someone's actually interested in buying the house.
What about Becca? Does she wanna move? Your sister knows that she's probably not gonna go on as an elite, and she misses her friends back home.
But The Rock.
I'll need to train before the Olympics! Here's the good part.
I already talked to Ronnie.
And until you go to London, you can stay with your best friend.
Stay at Kaylie's house.
Why did you do all that at dinner? Do what? [scoffs.]
I just wanted it to be a low key night.
Instead it turned into this huge thing that spun out of control like everything else in my life! I was just making sure everybody got along.
Isn't that what I was there for? You showed up wearing a suit! It wasn't supposed to be a suit kind of dinner.
What's next? You and my dad are gonna plan our wedding? Calm down.
OK, I hear what you're saying, and I didn't mean for dinner to devolve into a merger meeting.
Really? Because everything my dad said, you just went along with.
- No one even stopped to ask me what I thought.
- We didn't? Look, I'm just going to tell my parents to forget about this whole golden couple thing, OK? I just I need to remain focused on why I'm here.
I know.
You're right.
I was probably trying too hard.
It's just I know how much your parents love you, and I really want them to like me.
Because I love you.
I misjudged Austin.
That's because you think nobody's good enough for your little girl.
- You see the way he took her hand? - Uh-huh.
He loves her.
You remember when we were like that? I remember.
Well, thanks for walking me.
My pleasure.
What What are we doing? I know, right? It's not like we're a couple of teenagers.
I'll say.
- He said he loved you? - Mm-hm.
- How romantic! - Well, not really.
I didn't say it back.
What? Why not? You do love him, though, don't you? Yeah I I think I do, I just I couldn't say it.
Why not? I don't know.
Everything's just changing so fast, and I can't even think straight and London has to be my number one priority.
I can not let anybody stop me from getting to the Olympics.
And I am not ready to get married.
Um, whoa there, Princess Bride.
Austin just said he loved you.
He didn't propose marriage.
They're completely different things.
It doesn't feel that way.
Well, OK, when you told Carter you loved him, did you think it meant you two were headed down the aisle? I I never told Carter I loved him.
Well, have you ever said it to anyone? - [humming.]
- [door closes.]
I got the girls to their dorms, and I should be getting to bed myself.
- Thanks for dinner, Sheila.
- Oh, you're welcome.
Hey, um, do you have a sec? - Uh - Come on.
Try my pie.
[sighs.]
Sure.
It's embarrassing, but I'd kick myself if I didn't confess I All through dinner, I kept thinking to myself, "That Coach McIntire I mean, not only talented, but, I mean, one really handsome hunk of man.
" - Listen, Sheila, I'm not - You have a gorgeous face, and this is a face a camera would love.
Oh, well thank you.
You're welcome.
I mean, I know coaches don't make a lot of dough and careers are fleeting and money is tight for everybody.
But I could change all of that for you with the snap of my fingers.
I have such connections.
I could hook you up with a very lucrative sponsorship.
- Really? - Mm-hm.
Yeah.
- I guess I hadn't given that idea much thought.
- Oh, I have.
I mean, this is a big deal.
A deal that could make all your money problems go away.
What do you mean? Oh, well I mean, I know you lost your nest egg in the financial crisis.
And, I mean, your Texas house is being mortgaged to the rafters.
- I know that it's a struggle.
- Ah, we'll get by.
Yeah, but doesn't your wife deserve more than just getting by? I mean, coach, I'd like to help.
And all you have to do is confirm that my Kelly is going to the Olympics as the team captain.
It's simple quid pro quo.
There's nothing simple about that.
Shh.
You know what? I don't want you to answer now.
OK? I want you to think about it, all right? Sweet dreams, handsome.
- What's going on? - Oh! Have you seen my retainer? You mean the one that's right there on the nightstand? I must be blind.
I've never seen you pray before.
I wasn't praying.
But you should.
Living with Kaylie is gonna be way awkward.
I can't believe that my parents decided to move without even discussing it with me.
Haven't they put you first long enough? Maybe it's time they do what's best for them for a change.
I never thought I'd hear something like that coming out of Lauren Tanner's mouth.
Maybe I'm finally growing up.
Or maybe there's something else going on with you? [sighs.]
I'm gonna go pick up a few things at the store.
I'll meet you at the gym.
Hi, Dr.
Curtis? It's Rachel Martin.
I'm sorry to bother you on your cell, but I was wondering if there's any way I could get you to explain what's wrong with me just one more time? Last night was amazing.
But it can't happen again.
I was thinking the same thing.
I was also thinking that I'd really like us to try to be better friends than we were when we were married.
I'd like that.
And so would Kaylie.
- [knocking at door.]
- Are you expecting someone? Room service.
No reason a couple of friends can't have breakfast in bed.
- You order me eggs Benedict? - Yeah, right, with your cholesterol? So, does this mean you guys are getting back together? No, we're not.
Last night happened because I don't know.
We were happy to see you and Austin together.
It brought back good memories.
I mean, we do still care about each other.
The drinks didn't hurt.
Are you happy it happened? I am.
Much to our surprise, it helped get us to a better place.
OK, then why aren't you back together? Because we're just not in love anymore.
I so don't understand this whole love thing.
Well, your father and I haven't exactly been the best example of it.
It's just not like anything I thought it would be.
When I was little, I thought I'd grow up fall in love and get married and everything would be perfect.
Honey I know you strive for perfection every day in the gym, but most things in life aren't perfect especially love.
Sometimes you just gotta have a leap of faith and hope it all works out.
Maybe that's what scares me.
It scares all of us.
Love can be messy and confusing, unpredictable.
But love is life.
And if you miss out on love, you missed out on the best part of living.
I love you, Mom.
Oh, honey, I love you, too.
[up-tempo music plays.]
Well, right now Payson's not even speaking to me.
I don't know, Kim.
I'm not sure now if we should make the move.
Not if it's gonna upset Payson like this.
Mm-hm.
OK.
Love you.
- Hey, guys.
- Hi.
How you doing? - You excited? - [sighs.]
- You looking forward to this? - [scoffs.]
To be honest, I can't wait to be done with it.
I'm ready to get back to 21st century gymnastics.
You may think your routine is obsolete, but it's a part of your history.
- Mm.
- You have to know where you've been in order to know where you're going.
Excuse me.
Excuse me, coming through here.
I don't Sorry.
Ow.
Hey, put your coats to the side.
Thank you so much.
Oh, God.
Is there a snack bar? I don't know how you put up with that woman last night.
Well, it was for Kelly's sake.
Sheila's all she has.
We all need a support.
Since you don't have anybody up there, why don't you consider me your support today? - OK.
- But tomorrow I go right back to being your hard-ass coach.
- [laughs.]
OK.
- All right.
- Sorry I'm late.
That wrestler cornered me again.
- Lauren, stop it.
I talked to Dr.
Curtis.
She told me you have an irregular heartbeat.
Just like a lot of other perfectly healthy people who are walking around, going on with their lives.
You don't even know what you have! The doctor said only a cardiologist will be able to make a diagnosis and tell you how serious it is.
- Let's talk about this after the exhibition.
- I can't let you go out there.
What if you black out again in mid-air over the beam? How could I live with myself if you came crashing down on your stupid little head? I haven't had a dizzy spell in over a week.
But there's an audience out there which means added stress! Dr.
Curtis said increased stress can mess with your heart! I know you're doing this because you care, but I have given up everything to get here.
I'm not about to let something that might not even happen stop me now.
My life, my call.
Not yours! [McIntire.]
Places everyone! At the '72 Olympics, Olga Korbut not only took home the gold, she did more to ease Cold War tensions than all the politicians and diplomats put together.
Olga's acrobatics and open display of emotion in this very routine captivated the world.
- [applause.]
- [exhales.]
See? I'm fine.
This time.
[McIntire.]
Mary Lou Retton almost missed her chance for glory due to a knee injury that required surgery just six weeks prior to the '84 Olympics.
She recovered just in time to compete and became the first American woman ever to win gold in gymnastics.
Whoo! [cheers, whistles.]
That was perfect.
[Mac.]
In a sport where shorter girls dominate, Svetlana Khorkina was told she was too tall for artistic gymnastics.
She proved the naysayers wrong, taking home the gold in the Atlanta and Sydney Olympics.
Nadia Comaneci worked hard under an extremely grueling Romanian training program.
She had to leave her family and train in a strange city where she knew no one.
But soon the entire world would know who this 14-year-old was.
At the '76 Olympics, she became the first gymnast in history to score a perfect ten.
[applause.]
Whoo! And like those gymna3ts who came before them, these girls have the potential to make their own history at the 2012 London Olympics.
[cheering.]
Whoo! We are grateful for the opportunity to honor the amazing gymnasts who paved the way for us, but nobody has worked harder or sacrificed more to help us realize our dreams than you our parents.
You've made all of this possible.
And for that, we honor you.
Coach, coach, coach! Coach, coach, coach, coach! Coach, coach, coach, coach! Whoo! [Mark.]
You were terrific out there.
[Payson.]
Everyone was just amazing.
[Kaylie.]
Thank you.
[pop ballad plays.]
Um, I'll be right back.
Open up your heart Hi.
Your call, you sounded funny.
What's going on? There's something I should have told you last night.
[clears throat.]
Loneliness will have its way I love you.
I love you, I love you, I love you! I'm chasing out the lies Chasing out the lies - Mom! - Baby! You were the best one.
You're always the best one.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
So, do you want to meet some of the other girls? Oh, honey, that would be a waste of time.
Oh, OK, well, why don't we just, um, go get some lunch? There's a Tex-Mex place I know you'll love.
I'm sorry, honey, no can do.
Coach McIntire asked me to meet him about business, and then I should really get on the road back home.
It's getting late.
- Whatever.
- Kelly, come on.
Don't be like that.
Come on, you have me all to yourself for at least a few minutes.
Come on.
Let's do something fun.
You know I'm broken, too You know what? It's fine.
I should really be with the other girls who don't have mothers here either.
Kelly.
Kell - Hey.
- Hey.
You OK? Yeah.
- Sheila? - Oh, hey, handsome.
Let's go somewhere quiet, and we'll iron out the details of your arrangement.
- Ah, that's OK.
This'll just take a minute.
- OK.
Here's the deal: Nobody'll ever buy a place onto my Olympic Team.
[scoffs.]
I wasn't trying to buy anything! I was simply offering you a deal that would benefit you.
Your proposition could have destroyed Kelly's dream.
Most coaches would have sent her packing the minute you tried to bribe them.
- But I'm not going to do that.
- Time to get off your high horse, McIntire.
You're not fooling anyone here.
You're not sending Kelly home - because she is a star and you need her.
- Listen, lady, every one of these girls is a star.
I'm keeping Kelly 'cause it wouldn't be fair to penalize her because of you.
I think she's suffered enough having you for a mother.
Mm.
Thanks for the parenting advice, Montel.
But you did get one thing right: I do have a face that the camera would love.
You know I'm broken, too Hi.
I've fallen far I lost my faith I've been thinking about what you said last night.
And you're right.
My time at The Rock is almost over, and my life's going to change.
You should move back home to Minnesota and take that job.
You really are growing up, aren't you? I guess I am.
Waiting for the light to change One thing.
While I'm training at The Rock, I would really rather stay with Lauren.
Lauren? We've gotten really close.
She's my friend, and she needs me now more than ever.
I couldn't be prouder of the young woman you've become.
It seemed like yesterday you were learning to walk to me.
Before long, you'll be walking away.
Don't think you're getting rid of me that easy.
Come on.
Let's go get that lunch we missed yesterday.
Hm.
[exhales.]
You buying? I'm not that grown up! [chuckles.]