[Lauren] Previously on Make It Or Break It:
[Chloe] You can't expect me to hide this from your father!
Please don't tell.
I want you to have this. I'm just lending it to you
until you can replace it with one of your own.
Steve Tanner had a private meeting with Ellen Beals.
And he's running for head of the Parents' Board.
- He can't win. - Who can beat him
at this point? What, me?
Do you think you're over-training? Don't risk a serious injury.
The Kippman Group who so believes in you as a gymnast,
is my father.
[* Operator Please: Catapult]
[horn honks]
Would you please calm down?!
[Lauren] No! I won't calm down!
There was nothing wrong
with giving the Kmetkos a little money.
If there was nothing wrong, why were you secretly funding her Kippman Group scholarship?
Because of this reaction, frankly.
Look, I donate to charities all the time,
it doesn't mean I love them more than you.
Emily Kmetko is my competition!
A little extra money wasn't gonna make her a better gymnast.
Oh, really? Because it was your money that bought Little Miss Charity Case
the best choreographer in town right out from under me!
They're barely scraping by, Lauren. They need help.
You didn't care about helping them until you started helping yourself
to Emily Kmetko's mother.
[doorbell rings]
* Action, reaction Action, reaction *
* I'm on fire but I know so burn out the lights *
Emily.
* You're in sight but I know so burn out the lights *
Look who's back working at the Shack.
We didn't order one of your greasy pies,
so I'm guessing you're here for another handout?
That's $1,243.
I'll pay back the rest of the money you gave us as soon as I can.
- Emily, you don't have to do that. - Yes, she does!
How does your mother feel about all of this?
She agrees completely.
You lied to us and there's no forgiving that.
* We're taking hits but you missed now it's difficult *
That's one thing we can all agree on.
* And it's terrible
Thanks, Summer. So can I get that petition from you today?
Great. I'll see you then.
I'm sorry. I meant to discuss this with you last night,
- but your plane got in so late. - Discuss what?
It looks like you've already decided to run for the president of the Board,
which, when we used to make decisions as a couple,
is exactly the kind of thing we would not do.
So are you saying you don't want me to run?
Good morning!
- Hi, Daddy. - Hi, sweetie.
[smacks kiss] I'll wait for you in the car.
- What was that? - She's been practicing ever since
- Sasha took her to the ballet. - I meant the gold medal around her neck. Is that for real?
Sasha gave it to her his to wear until she replaces it with one of her own.
Wow.
Uh, thanks.
Your hands are freezing.
You know what they say, cold hands, warm heart.
It's called air conditioning.
And I'm pretty sure your new toy has it.
Got it on loan for the day, the company wants me to endorse it.
[chuckles] Lucky you.
Look, um... [clears throat]
I just wanted to say, uh,
that kiss, I want you to know it didn't mean anything to me.
- OK? - That's cool.
[Chloe] Lauren?
May I please have a word with you?
[laughs] You know, I would have thought
that with all the money you took from my father,
just maybe you could have bought a dress
that actually fits your body.
You know, I'm not even gonna waste my breath
trying to convince you that I did not know that your dad
was behind Emily's endowment, which, for the record, I didn't.
What's most important here is this mess has shown me
that secrets cause more harm than good.
And that is why I can no longer keep you and Carter a secret.
- But you promised! - If you recall, I didn't promise.
I waffled. Maybe that was a bad call.
But I wanted you to accept me,
which is not your fault. It's mine.
OK, so let me see, now that your meal ticket is gone,
- you're trying to punish me? - This isn't about money, Lauren.
It's about doing the right thing.
So you have a choice. Either you tell your father
that you and Carter are sexually active, or I will.
[rock music plays]
I'm getting the hang of this artistic thing, don't you think?
Yes and no.
I pointed my feet, extended my limbs, lifted my chin.
Your movements are becoming technically proficient,
but no, I'm still missing the connecting fiber
- between your movements - I don't get it.
I don't want to see the technique behind the movements.
I want to feel the deep emotion brewing behind the experience.
Keep working.
I'm not so sure I have any deep emotions
brewing anywhere!
Here's the petition for your candidacy.
According to the bylaws we just need 15 signatures from parents of current members.
- I don't think I can run. - Why?
It's Mark. He doesn't think it's a good idea.
He's got a point. We always vowed we would never be those kind of parents.
[sighs]
You becoming president of the Board
is about protecting the future of The Rock.
Steve Tanner has an agenda, and trust me,
I know from personal experience,
his agendas can sometimes be questionable.
- I know, I know. - If Steve gets elected,
all he has to do is convince enough board members
and he could get rid of Sasha.
I don't disagree with you, Summer,
but aren't you kind of biased, since you're dating him?
Kim, my personal feelings for Sasha
have nothing to do with my professional feelings.
He is a great coach, but more than that,
he is the right coach for these girls
and that's what needs to be protected.
[heavy metal music plays]
- Not bad. - I love pleasing my fans.
Well, your fans were wondering if you could share the training cam.
That is, if you're done looking at yourself?
I'll never be done looking at myself.
- Do you want me to shoot you? - OK, but only because it's vault,
- and I need you to follow my run. - I'm your man.
Your camera man, that is.
You are my muse.
Let's see it.
I'm so happy you called.
From what Emily said,
I didn't think you ever wanted to see me again.
She feels like you made a fool out of her.
And how do you feel?
I feel like what you did was wrong.
But the reasons you did it were actually... very sweet.
So you're not breaking up with me?
I'm not breaking up with you for trying to do something nice for us.
And I wish Emily could see it that way,
but she's proud, Steve,
and I need you to respect her wishes from here on out.
You got it.
[* Hit The Lights: Drop The Girl]
* Drop the girl She's not worth the time *
* She's wasted on her back
* Dragging other boys into her lies *
What's up?
Chloe's threatening to tell my dad that we're having sex.
I thought you convinced her not to.
That was when she was desperate to stay in my good graces.
But now that she knows my dad was behind Emily's bogus scholarship
and wants nothing to do with him,
she can care less about what happens to me.
- Don't you mean us? - Well, yeah. Of course.
- But I'm the one he's going to kill. - OK.
Here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna tell your father together.
We'll assure him we're being safe and that we care about each other.
He might be more assured if you told him you loved me.
Oh, but wait a minute, you're still on the fence about that.
Hopefully, your dad will respect us for coming to him ourselves
and being honest and adult about this.
Because if he doesn't and he goes to Sasha,
I'm as good as kicked out of The Rock, for real this time.
* She the only reason she's got you believing it's love *
- * Drop the girl - * Whoa
- * The bridge is burning fast - Do you want to talk about it?
* So set her down in flames and get up *
I heard your dad was secretly behind Emily's endowment.
I... I can imagine how that must feel for you.
I'm glad somebody does.
You know I'm always here for you, if you ever need anyone to talk to.
- About anything. - You know what I really need?
Is for you to marry my dad and be my step-mom.
- Lauren, I... - What?
You can't because Dad is dating Chloe?
But guess what? They broke up.
So now there's nothing stopping you two from getting back together.
A-ha! No objections.
I knew you'd agree it was a good idea. [laughs]
- [pop music plays] - * Speaking like I owned it for you *
* Keep the light Now let it through *
- * Speaking like I... - [grunts]
- [sighs] - Are you OK?
[panting] Yeah.
Just a little distracted today.
Yeah, I, um, heard about Lauren's dad
funding your scholarship.
I feel like such a fool.
I really thought someone out there in the world,
a group of professionals, saw something special in me.
Thought I could make it all the way.
It really helped me believe in myself.
It made me feel like I was for real.
You are, Emily. Trust me, you are.
I thought we were working my floor routine today.
- We are. - Then what's this?
Your canvas.
I don't get it. What are we doing?
We are painting.
What does painting have to do with gymnastics?
Just go to the middle.
All right. So, what am I doing?
The dance part of your routine.
But as you dance, I want you to paint the canvas.
I want to see your movements as fluid, flowing lines.
[scoffs] OK, stop.
Look down at the lines you made. They're all short and choppy.
Go again, back to the middle.
This time, I want you to close your eyes.
I want you to think of something,
happy or sad, something that made you angry.
A time when you were joyous or a time when you felt like you didn't even belong.
- Do you have something? - Yes.
Can you feel it?
Good.
Now, dance.
Open your eyes.
Look at what you just created.
Oh, my God.
I did this?
[Sasha] I guess you do have some deep emotions in there somewhere.
Good job, Payson.
[pants]
If you hadn't given every penny we had back to Steve,
then you wouldn't be looking through the cushions for change!
Oh, so now this is my fault?
I'm sorry that I need one more quarter for the bus
so that I can get to work so that we can pay our bills.
- Emily... - Wait a second.
How did you know that I gave Steve Tanner money?
I met up with him earlier today and we talked things through.
You're still seeing him, after he lied to us?
Yes, he lied, and I don't agree with it,
but I can't help but feel that his heart was in the right place.
You know what? I don't even care what you do.
- Well, it sure sounds like you do. - I'm a slow learner.
You know what? After you moved us two states away for a guy who turned out to be
a tax cheat, and after you gave our car to the guy who pretended to be in the CIA,
- I should've stopped caring. - Thanks, Emily.
Mom, has it ever occurred to you
to date one of the other hundred thousand men in Boulder?
Maybe one whose daughter isn't out to get me?
- The Rock is my life, too. - Ugh!
Can't I have one thing that's mine?
I don't even have my own freaking room!
You know what? Here's an idea.
Why don't you spend a little less time socializing at The Rock
and get a second job to help out around here,
so that maybe, just this once,
I don't have to carry this entire family!
If you even bothered to ask,
you would know that I start my new job tonight!
- Great. - Great!
I know we never joined any of the Parents' Boards
at any of the other gyms the girls went to because...
As long as we remained neutral,
we wouldn't risk spoiling their experience
- with our political involvement. - Which is fine
when the girls were little and there wasn't as much at stake.
What happens if you don't win?
Now, it's awkward for Payson at The Rock,
and Steve Tanner's certainly not gonna keep you on as manager.
And what if he does send Sasha packing?
- [Payson] Then we go with him. - What?
- Sasha is the only reason I haven't given up yet.
He's my only hope to make it to the Olympics.
He believes in me and I believe in him.
Do you really think any other coach would take me now?
Payson, we can't just pick up and follow Sasha around the country.
You wouldn't have to.
I can find a host family at another gym in another city.
So I work in another city, you train in another city
and Mom and Becca live here in Boulder?
What happens to us as a family?
That's exactly why Mom needs to run
to be president of the Parents' Board.
To save Sasha and keep us together as a family.
- She has no choice, Dad. - Payson, I do have a choice.
And whether or not I run is up to your dad and me.
- Not you. - Fine.
I'm going to Kaylie's. Can I borrow the car?
- Sure. - Thanks.
Do you really think that Sasha is her only hope?
Ellen Beals already sold her out
when talking her into petitioning for the National Team when she wasn't ready.
Clearly, she wants to control the gym.
She's not a good person, Mark.
And we're The Rock's only hope?
If you don't want me to run, just say so.
- Would it make a difference? - Damn it, Mark!
I'm trying to make the best decisions I can here.
Is it so wrong to save The Rock? It's our home!
I thought Minnesota was our home.
Thank you, this looks delicious.
I am really good with salads.
It's just, beyond that, that things get a little risky.
So I talked to Kim today about our campaign.
She's having second thoughts,
but I told her how much we needed her,
with Steve Tanner running uncontested.
Anything is possible.
- What? - Is it possible to share an evening together
when we don't discuss Steve Tanner?
I'm sorry, you're right.
No more mention of... he who shall not be mentioned.
- I forgot the wine. - No, no, you sit.
I hope you're not eating cereal for dinner again
because in this bag I have one garlic roasted chicken,
grilled vegetables and julienne potatoes.
[Summer] I got it.
Payson! Hi.
- We were just, um... - Having salad.
- Talking about business. - Would you like to join us?
Oh, no. I don't want to...
I wasn't gonna stay. I was just picking up food for my family
and thought I'd drop some off for Sasha. And you.
- As a thank you for today. - [Summer] That's very thoughtful.
Payson is onto my poor eating habits.
Well, I'll let you guys enjoy that.
And I'll... I'll see you tomorrow.
Thank you.
[clears throat]
She is very fond of you. It's sweet.
Yeah, we've been through a lot together.
Would you mind if I said grace?
Oh, uh... Yeah, sure.
Lord, thank you so much for this amazing food you have placed before us,
and I thank you for bringing such a kind
and beautiful, thoughtful, caring man into my life.
Amen.
Thank you.
- Some wine? - Sure.
[choral music plays]
[rock music plays]
[applauding]
Well, I'm still looking for one thing.
Who are you?
I'm... Payson Keeler.
No, when you're out there, who are you?
- A gymnast? - That's exactly what I'm seeing.
A gymnast who has married technique with artistry,
but is still missing one crucial element: story.
When you're out there, you're performing, for yourself,
for the judges, for the audience.
But you need to take them on a journey.
That's what a story is. And story will transcend
your routine from good to great.
You need to become a character in a story
that will allow your audience to escape.
- What's your favorite story? - It's stupid,
but I've always loved Romeo and Juliet.
OK. Well, after practice today,
I want you to pretend you are Juliet.
I want you to imagine through your movements seeing Romeo
for the first time, um, experience that first kiss
that they have, allow me to escape.
[car revving]
Good afternoon, Ms. Cruz.
- [radio playing rock music] - Ah, yes, the tortuous debate
of whether or not to be the face of a $100,000 car.
Actually, it's more like $120,000, if you get the imported leather.
Of course. What was I thinking?
I was actually wondering if you could do me a huge favor.
- What? - The company needs a decision by the end of the day,
so I was thinking maybe you could take a quick ride with me, give me your opinion?
Why would you ever want my opinion?
- Because you have good taste. - Hm...
- A quick ride? - I'll have you back before you can say,
- "Austin Tucker is the greatest guy in the entire..." - All right, OK, I got it.
[panting] Hey.
What if I come over later and we talk to your dad? Like around seven?
Sure.
Lauren, look.
I really do care about you.
Are you sure you don't just care about getting kicked out of The Rock?
I love you.
I love you, too.
See you later then?
[sighs]
- Summer, can I talk to you? - Of course.
I've been having sex with Carter Anderson.
And that's not all.
- What else? - OK, well...
This entire time that I've been sleeping with Carter,
- Chloe Kmetko knew about it. - Excuse me?
She totally encouraged it. She talked to me about safe sex,
she bought me condoms,
she even took me to the doctor for the pill,
- you know, as a backup plan. - [laughs]
Let me make sure I understand this.
Chloe knew you and Carter were having sex
and she didn't tell your father?
[sighs] You have to tell him, Lauren.
Would you tell him for me?
You don't have to tell him that Chloe knew or anything.
I wouldn't want to get her in trouble.
I'm sorry, Lauren, I...
I'm afraid I can't promise that.
[sighs]
- [rock music plays] - * Get ready, here we go
* Looking fine Feeling good, yo *
Why are we stopping?
God, I love Boulder.
Yeah. Yeah, I do, too.
Can we head back now?
Relax.
Chill.
Take in the nature.
- What are you doing? - Having a picnic.
- But I'm not hungry. - You work hard all day in that gym.
I just thought it'd be nice for us to have a meal together.
Well, that's, uh, that's very nice of you, Austin,
but, um, I said I'm not hungry.
- Did you hear me? - I'm hearing you.
I'm just not listening to you.
Take a load off.
This one's one of my favorites.
I get it down at the farmers' market.
You know, actually, I just ate lunch
and I'm eating dinner with my parents, so...
Come on, just take one bite.
One little bite's not gonna hurt you.
Why are you being like this?
If I'm not hungry, I'm not hungry.
- Kaylie, you had lunch five hours ago. - So?
And you went through a really grueling practice today.
My God, are you testing me?
- I'm just concerned. - Concerned?
Concerned for what? Because I don't happen to want your farmers' market salad?
All right, fine.
There, are you happy now?
Take me back to the gym.
Kaylie, wait. Just give me a second to explain.
Please. I've had some personal experience with gymnasts
who have gotten themselves into trouble with eating disorders.
The pressure to shed all your body fat and stay as light as possible,
it can be dangerous if taken too far.
That's funny, I thought you didn't date gymnasts.
I'm talking about my little sister.
She was trying to follow in my footsteps.
She had a lot of natural talent,
but the pressure just got to her.
She started over-training, restricting her calories.
In a matter of a few months,
I couldn't even recognize her anymore.
- What happened? - She wound up in the hospital.
They said at the rate she was going,
she would have been dead within a year.
And no one ever suspected that my smart, level-headed sister
would get messed up with something like anorexia,
but she did and it ruined her gymnastics.
It ruined her life and it almost ruined my entire family.
How is she now?
Today, she's OK.
It's all the tomorrows that I worry about.
* Wait here with you
Look, um...
I'm sorry about the way I reacted back at the park.
You didn't deserve that.
And yeah, I have been getting a little intense
with my training and my diet.
But I promise, it stops today.
Really?
You're right. I know you are.
I've been thinking about this for a while.
I just don't want to see you hurt yourself.
I just need to know...
...why do you even care?
I don't know, Kaylie.
There's just something about you.
* It is such a common thing *
Hi! I came as soon as I got your message.
Hey. Is everything OK?
No, it's not OK.
I found out that
Lauren and... Carter Anderson
have been having sex, and you knew about it.
You knew they were having sex under my very own roof
and you didn't tell me?
Did Lauren also tell you
that I talked to her,
and I told her that if she didn't tell you, that I would?
I haven't talked to Lauren. But believe me,
I'm gonna have a very long chat with her soon.
So... how did you find out?
[laughs] Summer told me.
Summer?
What if it had been Emily?
What if I knew something that could be damaging to her
and I didn't tell you right away?
How would you feel?
- I would feel like... - You couldn't trust me?
Lauren is the most precious thing
that I have.
If I can't trust you with her... with her well-being,
then I don't know when I can.
Steve, I would never,
ever do anything to hurt you or Lauren.
I just... I'm sorry, I just thought it would be better
coming from her than me. It was an error in judgment.
I'm so sorry.
Can you forgive me?
I don't think I can.
[sobbing] But Emily was upset about the endowment and I forgave you!
[Chloe sobbing]
- What's going on? - Lights are out. AC is out.
- Bill is not paid. - I am so sick of this!
I'm so sick of living hand-to-mouth.
I'm so sick of being embarrassed in the gym.
And I'm so sick of my mom dating...
- What's wrong? - My arm's tingling.
Where are your anti-seizure meds?
I forgot to get them refilled.
- Where's Mom? - She's at her new job.
Let's get you on the floor.
[whispers] OK.
OK. I'm gonna get Mrs. Skomp from next door to watch you
while I go to the pharmacy, OK?
- I know the drill. Don't worry. - Hey, do I look worried?
I'll be right back.
[horns honking]
Alrighty. 7414 Jefferson Street? Is that still your home address?
- Yeah. - OK.
- That'll be $220. - What?
No, it's a $15 co-pay.
Um, the computer says your insurance doesn't cover it.
Well, the computer is wrong. It always covers it.
Well, why don't you wait until the morning and you can check with your provider?
Because my brother is having seizure symptoms tonight. He needs his meds.
I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do.
OK, look, how much for just two pills?
The prescription's for 20. I can't sell you two.
Come on! Please? I'm desperate!
I'm sorry. I could lose my job.
This is ridiculous! His medicine is covered!
Can you please just go and check again?
- Miss... - Please!
OK.
All right, just hold on one second.
No. No, I'm sorry. I can't help you tonight.
- Hey. - Come in.
[Carter] Where's your dad?
He's not here.
When's he coming back?
Summer already told my dad about us.
- Who told Summer? - I did.
How could you do that?
You know she's gonna tell Sasha.
Which is all you care about, isn't it?
I told you I loved you.
Because you didn't want to get kicked out of The Rock.
- That's the only reason. - That's not true.
That's how it feels.
How long did it take you to fall in love with Kaylie?
A week? A day? A moment?
I gave myself to you and you still couldn't tell me you loved me.
Until your place at The Rock was threatened.
I'm a lot of things, I know that,
but stupid isn't one of them!
[door opens, slams]
[woman speaking indistinctly over TV]
I know how hard it must be to be here all alone
and deal with all this.
I know how hard it must be to be away.
It's just that sometimes, when I come home,
it feels like you're a whole different family, you know?
I can't imagine how tough that is.
But you have to know, you are in our hearts, every second.
Do you really think that Sasha Belov is worth falling on the sword for?
If it comes to that?
I think he's a great coach and an honorable man.
And I trust him with Payson.
She's going through such a vulnerable time right now.
She's started puberty, her body's changing and her hormones have to be going crazy.
And she's completely reinventing herself as a gymnast
while she's becoming a woman.
I think she'd be devastated to lose the coach she feels so safe with.
OK, then.
It's OK with me
if you want to run for president of the Parents' Board.
So I have your permission?
As if you need my permission to do anything.
But you have my full support.
- What if I want something else? - Like what?
Well, Becca's at a sleepover and Payson's working late with Sasha at The Rock.
If you think you can buy my vote in exchange for sexual favors, you're absolutely right.
[laughing]
[* Shelly Fraley: On Her Way]
* In her dreams She escapes *
* To a place she doesn't know Someday she's gonna go *
That was it.
* With a fire under feet
That was it! That's fantastic!
What you just did, the story you just told,
it was... it was inspired.
It's you, Sasha. You inspire me.
* Is knowing where her heart beats at *
Payson!
[Emily] How are you feeling now?
Just a headache. I think we caught it in time.
Good.
It was nice of the neighbors to lend us light.
Yup. They brought cookies over, too. You want one?
No, thanks.
So do you know where Mom's working?
She didn't say, just that it pays well.
- I hope it pays really well. - Why?
Because we need $220.
[knocking on door]
Maybe Mom forgot her keys.
Are you Emily Kmetko?
Yes.
Were you at Clute's Pharmacy this evening?
- Yes. - You're under arrest.