- [Kaylie] Previously on Make It or Break It: - My dad's ready to blow
ever since Marty left, and if he catches us in here, we're dead.
You act like the perfect boyfriend after you seduced your girlfriend's friend?
- [Carter] I feel terrible. - If you break up with her, you never have to tell.
I love Kaylie. I'm not breaking up with her.
- Did you see my cell phone? - No. I guess you lost it.
[Sasha] Payson says you're OK with her taking cortisone.
We have an agreement. No more than one shot every six months.
You're my mom! You're on my side! You're holding me back?
You have to earn your place in people's lives just like you earn your place in gymnastics.
I'm trying to earn my place in your life.
You're not a rock girl. You're something else.
I've never seen anyone like you before.
[♪ Max Morgan: Ya Better Believe]
♪ I'm looking for a sign ♪
♪ To show me that... ♪
Has anybody seen my blue hoodie?
Um, did you check the pile of dirty clothes in my room?
- Which one? - [laughs]
Here's mine. It's clean-ish.
Thanks.
I'm showing Sasha my floor routine today.
Hm. I'd sure like to floor him with my routine.
Mom, I'm serious! After what I pulled at the Invitational,
I have to prove I'm ready for Nationals. That means I have to nail it.
- Break a femur. - Thanks, Brian.
Oh, my gosh! How bad is it?
Not bad. We're paying them all off today. Aren't we, Brian?
- Yeah. - OK. Well, don't worry.
I'm scheduled to work every night this week at the Pizza Shack.
Do I look worried?
Now go to The Rock.
OK.
- You didn't sign this one. - I know. I didn't sign any of them.
It's a little trick to buy more time.
What? Everybody does it.
I don't know how my mother can sleep in the same bed with my dad every night,
knowing she cheated on him with Marty. How could you do that?
- Sometimes people make mistakes. - No.
Carter, cheating... cheating is not a mistake.
She knew exactly what she was doing.
And now she's running around acting like she did nothing wrong.
Planning the Nationals send-off party tomorrow night
like the devoted Rock mother and wife.
- Seems like she's trying. - She's just covering her ass.
And in the meantime, my dad has no idea she was sneaking around behind his back.
- It's just not right. - Your dad!
- Morning, Mr. Cruz. - Carter.
OK.
You were saying?
[♪ Max Morgan: Ya Better Believe continues]
♪ You better believe You better believe ♪
♪ I'm not fading away ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ Hey, you You better believe ♪
♪ I'll be shining the brightest light ♪
♪ I'll prove to myself the right ♪
♪ I'll be ready when destiny calls ♪
♪ The answer is finally found and I'm gone ♪
♪ Hey, you You better believe ♪
♪ You better believe I'm not fading... ♪
Cheeky. Footloose meets Bring It On.
- Two and a half stars. - What does that mean?
It means we want the judges at Nationals to take you seriously.
- What's that? - Your new music.
[classical music plays]
[scoffs] Classical's not really my thing.
We're not picking music for your MySpace page, Kmetko.
I'm re-choreographing to this.
How am I supposed to learn a new routine in less than a week?
By staying late every night this week.
- How late? - Till the sun comes up if that's what it takes.
- Is that a problem? - No, sir.
- [music stops] - Good.
Payson, you're up.
[classical music plays]
All right, stop, stop. How's your back?
It's fine.
Bend over and touch your toes.
Now rise up slowly. Slowly.
- [grunts] - [sighs] That's it.
- Sit out of practice today and tomorrow. - But...
But nothing. The cortisone treatment is wearing off.
- I'll be fine. - You'll be fine if you rest.
- It sucks, getting benched. - What? Oh, I'm not benched.
- I just have... - A herniated disk.
- How did you know that? - Come on, Keeler, you're the female me.
We're the top two gymnasts at The Rock. Don't you think I have my eye on you?
- I really hadn't noticed. - Huh.
[laughs]
You've got it all, Keeler. You know?
Beam, bars, floor, vault. You're going to the Olympics.
- And it won't surprise me when you win the gold. - You really think so?
Yeah. I really think so.
But not if I have to sit out a week before Nationals.
- Manage the pain. - I've already had three cortisone shots this year,
- and my mom won't let me have another one. - That's a bummer.
Look, my dad is an orthopedic surgeon.
So he can get it. And...
...I can score it for you.
But... only if you need it.
I'm not saying go behind your parents' back,
but you know what you really need, right?
[laughs] I don't know what I'd do without it.
What do you use it for?
Uh, torn tendons, both wrists. ACL.
You're kidding me. I thought you were superhuman.
So you have been checking me out?
So how are things with you and Carter?
[panting] Great.
Except for the fact that my dad almost caught us in Carter's truck this morning.
- You should be more careful. - Oh, I know.
If my dad found out, that would be the end of us.
Seriously, this close to Nationals, the end.
[Alex] Kaylie.
[indistinct chatter]
[rock music plays]
So this is kind of corny, but cute. Uh...
Chocolate candy bars with a label that reads: "Steve and Summer's Sweet Shop."
For the wedding party gift bags.
Listen, it's your wedding day, and you get to be as cute and corny as you want.
- [laughs] - That's cute.
- Thanks. - Oh.
I didn't know you were here.
But then again, you're everywhere, like God.
I was just showing Kim some ideas for the wedding.
Um, what do you think about this dress?
Isn't the bride supposed to wear white?
Although, considering your past, that would be ironic.
Um, actually, I was thinking of the dress for you.
And I was hoping you would be my maid of honor.
Oh, my gosh, I'm so touched.
- Really? - No. Get real.
I'm not gonna be in your wedding. I'm not gonna be at your wedding.
So do you need something, Lauren?
Yes. I can't have any distractions before Nationals,
so if you need to reach me, or if my dad ever calls,
tell him I'll be staying at the Cruz's where there's no drama.
- I'm so sorry. - Me too.
What do you think? I got these at that fancy health-food place downtown.
- Gluten-free, fat-free, sugar-free. - Congratulations.
- You bought flavor-free cupcakes. - Hey.
I am still your mother, and you'll treat me with respect.
You lost my respect when you slept with my coach.
How can you have this party and pretend like we're one big happy family
when you know it's all a lie?
This party is very important to your father.
Can we please try not to ruin it for him?
You're worried about disappointing Dad?
- Please, Kaylie. - Don't worry.
I'll smile pretty at the party.
But for Dad, not for you.
[rock music]
♪ I want the world and I want it now ♪
♪ Treat me like a little child ♪
♪ You're being a pill in your luxury ♪
♪ Inside her You wanna be ♪
♪ I'm angry Someone screams outrageous ♪
- ♪ I'm naked... ♪ - [Sasha] Good, Lauren.
Bravo. And remember, everyone,
I'm still determining rank for Nationals.
So this is no time to rest on your laurels.
- Good job. - Thanks.
- How's the back? - How're the wrists?
Feel great.
So about the cortisone... How much is it?
Uh, it's a hundred bucks.
You gonna be at the Cruz's tonight?
[laughs] Do we have a choice?
I'll have the money.
- OK. - Thanks.
No problem. We gotta look out for each other, right?
I'll see you tonight.
[classical music plays]
What are you doing here?
You called in sick. I wanted to make sure you're OK.
- You can't just show up here! I'm not allowed to have... - Friends?
Because that's all we are, right? Friends?
Look, Sasha changed my music and I have a whole new routine.
We leave for Nationals in four days.
You don't have time for friends. I get it.
But keep in mind that I don't make friends easily.
So just to confirm, three nights, 25 rooms, The Rocky Mountain Gymnastics Team.
Yeah. Perfect. Bye.
I'm so excited! In four days we'll be in Boston at Nationals!
And I spoke to your dad earlier, and he's meeting us there on Thursday night.
- I can't wait to see him! - Me too.
He hates that he's missing out on so much.
I'll tell you one thing he's not gonna miss
is Alex Cruz flashing that World Series ring at everybody tonight.
So, about the party tonight...
I was wondering if I could buy a new dress?
Did I hear you right? You want to buy a new dress?
I know that money's really tight. I never ask for anything...
Of course you can buy a new dress.
- Do you want me to go shopping with you? - No. That's OK. Kaylie's going.
I get it. More fun to shop with your girlfriend than your mom.
How much do you think you'll need?
- Is a hundred dollars OK? - Sure.
You work hard, Pay. You deserve it.
- I saw you talking to Nick. Does this have to do with that? - Mom!
Thanks, Mom.
Hey. Look what I got from Kohl's.
- Oh. Adorable. - It's from their new Candie's line.
What are you, their spokes-model?
Hey, if it's good enough for Britney, it's good enough for me.
- OK. - So, what do you think you dad would really do
- if he found out about you and Carter? - Lock me up
and throw away the key. No, really.
Like, I'd never be able to see Carter again. Ever.
- [knocking] - Hey. Oh. Excuse me, girls.
You ready with those trophies? I want them out for the party tonight.
- Right here. - Great.
- See you. - See you.
Hey, Dad, you don't have to take down your trophies to make room for mine.
I want everyone to see how proud I am of my future gold medalist.
This really means a lot to you.
You mean a lot to me. Because you have the same fire to compete that I have.
- We're always gonna have that bond. - No matter what happens?
- What's gonna happen? - [laughs]
Yeah. Nothing could ever change our relationship, could it?
Not a chance, because we both know what's important.
It's you and me together, just like always.
I love you, Dad.
I love you too, sweet girl.
You know what they say, Brian, about one man's junk?
- Is this a dirty joke? - No!
They say one man's junk is another man's treasure.
- Let's hope that man's on eBay. - Mm-hm.
- Hey, look, we got a bid on the Bill Clinton bobblehead. - Ooh, how much?
- Five dollars? - Yeah.
We'll keep putting whatever we can find on here and it'll add up.
- Little by little. - Mm-hm.
- I can sell my X-Men maquettes. - I wouldn't hear of it.
I've got a few irons in the fire.
- Well, I'm sure I can find something to sell. - OK
- What is up with all the junk? - Oh, you know, I'm just getting rid of stuff.
When you got this, you said you couldn't live without it.
Well, obviously, it's done its job and I no longer need it.
- OK. So I have bad news. - Yeah?
We have to buy our new Rock warm-ups and leos for Nationals. And they're not cheap.
Nor should they be. You girls can't be flippin' around in rags.
- How not cheap are we talking? - A hundred and eighty dollars.
Is that all? You had me worried there for a second. No problem. We'll take care of it.
- Are you sure? - Mm-hm.
Let me see that checkbook.
- Is this for real? - Yes. Your brother balanced it.
- So we really are OK. - I told you.
I wish you'd trust me for once.
Now go get ready for the Cruz's party. We don't want to be late.
OK.
Hey, Joe.
Yeah, I know what I said,
but... I need your help.
- Can't the maid hang this? - Seriously?
Uh, yeah. That's what they're paid for.
I just want this stupid party to be over.
- That's the spirit. - Hey, Kaylie, do you have a dress I can wear?
- You, in a dress? - What? I just want to look nice.
- For Nicky Russo? - Ooh!
- What are you talking about? - The secret little pow-wows you've been having all week.
"Oh Nicky, Sasha's making me rest my back. What ever shall I do?"
"I'd be happy to stretch you out."
- "Let's get started with hip flexors." - [laughs]
- You guys are gross. - OK. What kind of dress do you need?
I don't know. Something you haven't worn a lot. So it looks... new?
I know the one. My mom bought it for me. I haven't worn it.
- Oh. Must be a real winner. - Pay, can you reach up here and help me out?
- Be careful with your back. - My back is fine.
I hope so. 'Cause, you know, now that I've upped my degree of difficulty on the beam,
Sasha might send me first to the roster for Nationals. With you, uh, sidelined and all.
I'm not sidelined. I'll be back in the gym sticking it tomorrow and I'll blow your beam away.
- [scoffs] We'll see. - Right on.
- [Ronnie] Look who's here. - I don't believe it.
Summer made one of her homemade lasagnas for the party.
- I have two more dishes in the car. - Great.
- Kaylie, Payson, will you help? - Sure.
What, are you stalking me?
I came here to get away from you.
OK. I'm gonna bring this in the kitchen.
I'm not stalking you, Lauren.
I came here to talk to you about something.
Oh. Let me guess. Flowers for the wedding?
I suggest poison ivy.
I'm breaking off my engagement to your father.
If this is some sort of trick to try get my sympathy, it's not gonna work.
It's not a trick, Lauren. And this isn't easy for me.
- I'm proud of what I do for you and your father. - You get paid for it.
- It's your job. - It's more than a job to me. I love it.
I love picking out your birthday gifts, organizing your schedules.
But no matter how hard I try to make you happy, you just push me away.
- Because I don't need you to make me happy. - I know that's how you feel.
You don't know anything about the way I feel.
I know what it feels like when your father seems to be choosing his own needs over yours.
Because that's what my father did when he left my mother to go find himself in Hawaii
- with a neighbor of ours. - You're making that up.
I wish I were. Maybe that's why I am working so hard to prove myself to you.
I look at your life, Lauren, and sometimes it seems like no one is on your side.
I want to show you that I am. And I'm gonna prove it by walking away.
Because that's what you want, isn't it?
OK. I'll take that as a yes.
But if you ever need a friend,
I promise you, Lauren, you have one in me.
Thanks, but I have plenty of friends.
I'm glad to hear that.
- Good luck at Nationals. - Thanks.
Good luck with the rest of your life.
[indistinct chatter]
- Lauren. Sh, sh, sh. - Hi, Mr. Cruz.
I want to show you something.
- [gasps] It's beautiful. - It's for Kaylie.
It's a pre-Nationals present.
I took the diamonds out of my ring and had them set into this heart.
- Think she'll like it? - I think she'll love it.
When should I give it to her? During the party?
Definitely during the party so everyone can see when she replaces that cheapie one
- she's been wearing with this gorgeous one. - Yeah, that's better.
I'll give it to her after the pep speech. Thanks, Lauren.
Mm-hm.
- Hi. - Hi! I brought my famous deviled eggs.
- Oh? What makes them famous? - It's a family secret.
- Spray cheese. - Emily!
Oh. Yummy!
Oh, no! Summer's lasagna!
[all screaming]
Three trays, and they're ruined!
What am I gonna do?!
OK. Emily, why don't you go find the other girls.
OK. Just take a deep breath, and we'll figure this out.
It's gonna be OK. Breathe.
No. I'm... I'm this terrible wife and this horrible mother.
- I can't do anything right! - Yeah. Tell me about it.
Oh! No. Not you, me.
Except for the terrible wife part, although I've been there, done that.
We need a drink. Wine or vodka?
[both] Vodka.
- You look gorgeous. - Thanks.
Oh, did you mean her?
You look pretty hot yourself.
You know what? I'm gonna go grab some of those turkey roll-ups.
No! You can't go! You gotta help us cover!
Us three out here looks like one thing.
Just Carter and I looks like another.
Great.
- I miss you so much. - I miss you too.
I just wanna kiss you right here.
Speaking of kissing Carter...
- Remember when we kissed? - What are you talking about?
You haven't forgotten?
- Gymnastics camp, Truth or Dare. - Oh, my God! That's right!
- You kissed her on a dare, remember? We were, like, 12. - Thirteen and a half.
- Yeah. - You were my first.
- Kiss, that is. - She had a huge crush on you.
- Mm. - I never told you that.
Please, it was so obvious. Every time you walked by,
she got all
sweaty and flustered.
That explains why you went after him. Because I liked him.
Uh, we were kids. I thought you were over him by now.
Oh, I am. I was. I was never that into him.
[laughs] Well, all's fair in love and war.
True.
Kaylie! Oh. There you are.
- Hey, Dad. - Come on, there's someone I want you to meet.
- What the hell are you doing? - What are you doing?
Acting like the wonderful boyfriend who, oh yeah, slept with Kaylie's best friend.
- Oopsies. - I know you want to break me and Kaylie up,
but it's not going to happen.
I'm just trying to help you do the right thing, Carter.
- Oh, hey, Mike. - Kim Keeler and Sasha.
- No way! - Mark is away.
- If Sasha were gonna hook up with a gym mom... - It would be you?
- Kim! - Sasha!
- Hey, ladies. - Hi!
- Hi. - Kim. How's Mark?
He's good. He's sorry he can't be here.
I understand. Tough times.
Well, not for some people whose mansion shall remain nameless.
- [nervous laughter] - Kim, have you seen Payson?
- She looks adorable in Kaylie's dress. - Kaylie's dress?
Yeah, Kaylie loaned her this darling little number I bought last year.
Really? Where is Payson?
I think all the girls are out on the patio. Follow me.
- Excuse me. - See you.
- So... [laughs] - So...
- Mrs. Keeler? - Mm.
I got your number. You're the sexy but aloof coach
who flirts with all the gym moms, but he's off-limits.
Makes him feel strong and in control. Am I right?
I should go mingle. Excuse me.
- What was that? - Oh...
- Nothing. I need a refill. - What is going on?
You only drink when you're stressed out. It's money, isn't it?
No. We're fine. Now.
Now? Mom?
- I had to borrow a little. - How much is a little?
- A few thousand. - A few thousand dollars?
- From who? - It doesn't matter who. The point is I took care of us.
Who did you borrow a few thousand dollars from?
OK. Fine. Joe.
Joe?! Are you crazy?!
We moved to Fresno to get away from Joe.
We needed money, and the truth is the salon's been dead. I had nowhere else to turn.
- You swore you were done with him! - I am! He's not coming back.
He just wired us the money so you can go to Nationals.
I wanted to believe you when you told me not to worry, even though I knew better.
I wanted, so badly, for you to just come through. Just this once.
[indistinct chatter]
- Hey, Keeler. - Oh, hey.
Wow. Uh... I've never seen you in a dress.
- You look amazing. - Look, I have the money.
I don't think we should do it here. I don't want my mom to see.
Why am I starting to feel like your drug dealer?
We're not talking heroin here. It's just cortisone. It's totally legal.
I know, it's just... I feel so weird,
lying to her about it. It's crazy.
Kids lie to parents about doing drugs. I hate that I have to do either.
Um, speaking of your mom... Incoming.
- There you are. - Hey.
- Hi. - You know Nick.
Well, I should, I've been making travel arrangements for him
- and the rest of you all day. - Yeah. And we really appreciate all the hard work, Mrs. Keeler.
- Thank you, Nick. - Go Rock.
Yeah, go Rock.
- That dress looks adorable on you. - Oh, thanks. It was on sale.
Nice of Kaylie to mark it down. Payson, what is going on with you?
First you lie to Sasha about how much cortisone you've had,
and now you're trying to lie to me about buying a dress? It's just not you.
- Is it your dad? Nationals? - I lost it.
- What? - The money you gave me for the dress. I lost it.
I put it in my gym bag and it must have fallen out.
I know how tight things are and I didn't want you to worry, so I borrowed a dress.
I am upset. A hundred dollars is a lot of money.
But I'm more upset that you tried to lie to me about it.
Our family's always been honest.
Like dad was honest about losing his job?
- He was trying to protect us. - I can understand that.
- He did what he thought he had to do. - Yes.
But he's an adult and you are a teenager.
So promise me, from now on, no matter what, you'll tell me the truth.
I promise.
There's the girl I've been looking for.
- I want to talk to you about... - My back is fine.
Good. That's why I made you sit out practice.
I need you in top form for Nationals.
- I'm ranking you as our number one. - You are?
There was never any doubt. You manage your pain and don't psyche yourself out,
- you can win the all-around gold in Boston. - Thank you!
And I promise, I won't let you down!
I know.
- Hey. - What are you doing here?
- I'm... - You can't keep doing this!
- Doing what? - Showing up where you want!
This is not a kegger you can crash!
This is a private party! And the gym is not high school, it's work.
I appreciate that you helped me sneak into The Rock,
that doesn't mean you can break into my life when you feel like it!
There you are.
- Keep the change. - Thank you.
No. Thank you for being so quick.
You really saved the day.
- Oh, my God, you... - I was not stalking you.
- Just delivering pizzas. - I'm so sorry.
Save it. I couldn't break into your life if I wanted to.
And good luck at Nationals.
I hope you get everything you ever wanted.
And I hope it's enough.
Don't you think you've had enough?
Emily hates me.
And you think having another martini will make her like you again?
No.
But it might make me hate myself less.
Why don't we get you home.
Let Emily enjoy the rest the party.
Then maybe you and I can enjoy...
A pot of coffee.
- [laughs] - You're no fun.
- Come on. - Yeah.
So, what, you don't like parties?
[laughs] No, I just...
I don't like a mandatory waste of time four days before Nationals.
You know, I'd rather be training.
Amen to that. So guess what?
- I'm going as the top girl for The Rock. - Duh.
- [both laugh] - I could have told you that.
You're better than anyone, and after Nationals, you're gonna be number one.
So, what about this?
Sasha said I need to manage my pain.
Yeah. It's up to you.
No, I can't take your money.
- But you said... - I lied.
I'll tell you what. We'll just compare gold medals at Nationals.
And I expect at least one dance at the party after.
Uh... [laughs] Maybe even a slow one.
[clears throat] Baby. Can you gather everyone for my speech?
- I have to run upstairs and grab Kaylie's gift. - OK, sure.
Hey, Kaylie, mind if I borrow your cell real fast? Mine's dead. I gotta call my dad.
Yeah. Sure. It's on my dresser.
[phone rings]
[Alex] Hello?
- [laughing] - Honey, your father is about to make his speech.
- Will you help me gather everyone? - Sure.
Everyone, if you could gather round, Alex would like to say a few words.
- Oh, here he is. Alex? - What is this?
- I don't know. - This?
- What is this? - OK. I can explain...
I don't think you can.
[Kaylie] Dad...
- I love him. - Love?
You're 16 years old, Kaylie. What do you know about love?
- Alex, don't. - How could you sneak around behind my back
and risk everything we've worked so hard for? Everything!
- You don't understand. - I understand you lied to me.
I thought we we're honest with each other. I thought we were a team.
- Mr. Cruz... - You stay the hell out of this!
- We haven't done anything wrong. - Give me a break.
- I used to be a teenage boy. - All she wants is to please you.
- That's why she didn't tell. - Don't talk to me about my daughter.
Somebody needs to. You don't even know her.
- I know my daughter. - Really?
- Mm-hm. - Who's her favorite singer? Huh?
What's her favorite movie? Name it! You can't, can you?
Never Been Kissed. Second favorite? The Little Mermaid.
You wouldn't know. All you know about Kaylie
is her degree of difficulty. She's another trophy to put on your mantle.
- Hey, listen! - Don't touch me! [grunts]
- Carter! No! - Alex!
You get the hell out of my house!
- Just go. - Now!
Go! Leave. Go.
Carter.
Carter, wait.
- Take me with you! - Are you crazy?
Do you think I'm stupid? How did Alex Cruz get my phone?
Hm? You took it that night at the kegger to give to Kaylie's dad to break us up!
That's not true. No! I love you!
You're a liar. And you're pathetic.
And I will never be with you. You disgust me.
So thank you for getting me out of there
before I really made a fool of myself.
I've played the fool before. More times than I care to admit.
Really? You always seem so in control.
I'm a good actor.
- [laughs] - So why do you think Emily hates you?
Because I'm a lousy mother.
I haven't noticed that. You always seem so devoted to her.
Even when I'm trying to help her, I feel like I'm letting her down.
- For example? - I called an old boyfriend
to borrow some money.
An old boyfriend I promised I'd never talk to again.
- Is he a problem? - For my ego, and my pride.
Emily will never forgive him for that.
But... he lives in California and we live here.
I just...
To get us through Nationals, you know? I did it for Emily.
I'm sure she'll realize that.
And hey, if this ex becomes a problem,
he's got me to contend with.
I should probably go.
Sasha.
If you were gonna go for one of the gym moms...
You know, if it wasn't against the rules and everything,
- do you think that... maybe... - You. Hands down.
[laughs] You really are a bad actor.
- [laughs] - But thank you for saying that. I...
I needed it.
[phone rings]
Hello?
Joe? I told you not to call me.
What? He's coach! Wha...?
What a minute. Where are you?
[knocking]
Great.
[door opens, closes]
You know, you can't just show up whenever you feel like it. This is where I work.
[scoffs] OK, I deserved that.
But if you think that you don't make friends easily,
you're looking at a girl who has no friends.
- What about the girls at The Rock? - It's complicated.
I'm so focused on Nationals that I don't know
what I'm supposed to feel, or if I'm even allowed to feel.
But...
...I can't seem to stay away from you either.
I can't believe I finally found someone who...
And then, now that I have, I can't...
Say it, Emily.
You can't believe you met somebody who really understands you.
And then, when you did,
you can't even be together.
Ugh. I feel like we're trapped in a Coldplay song.
Which is its own level in Dante's hell.
- Who's Dante? - You haven't been cranking on the home-schooling much.
[laughs]
Look, I'm sorry my life is so...
- Complicated. - Yeah.
Comp...
Emily, it's not just your life.
I have news.
I was gonna wait to tell you, but...
I sent some songs to a producer in LA,
and he has a band that wants to record them.
That's amazing! Why don't you want to record them?
'Cause I'm not as brave as you.
Anyway, they sent me a ticket to LA.
- I leave next week. - For how long?
I thought I'd check out the scene for a while.
You have your competitions coming up and I don't want to be in your way.
I can't believe you're leaving Boulder.
I think it might be easier this way.
Why doesn't it feel easier?
[soft rock plays]
- Kaylie? Sweetheart? - Go away!
I know you feel like your world is crashing and burning right now.
But your dad will calm down, you'll go to Nationals and do great,
and there will be a time, someday sooner than you think,
when you can be with Carter or whoever you want to be with.
You don't understand.
Me and Carter... we love each other.
And we want to be together forever.
And not someday. Now.
I understand. You're in love.
And I think that's wonderful.
But you're awfully young to know what you want forever.
You were barely my age when you met Dad.
Although, I guess you don't love him as much as I love Carter.
You have every reason to be angry with me, Kaylie.
I've let you down in a lot of ways.
But I'm human, and sometimes even mothers make mistakes.
I hope that you can understand or even...
...forgive me someday.
I really hope so.
[doorbell rings]
- Lauren? - I need someone to talk to.
- What's wrong? - Everything! [sobbing]
Everything!
[soft rock]