♪ [peppy pop music]
Oh I love that color on you.
Thanks.
I got it from this cute boutique in Paris.
La Fleur Rose.
You guys probably haven't heard of it.
Haven't heard of it?
That's where everyone who's anyone from LA
shops while they're in Paris.
I don't know. I think it kind of washes you out.
♪ [hip hop music]
♪
[chanting] ♪ Go Holly! Go Holly! Go Holly! Go Holly! ♪
♪
[Mr. Fisher] [music stops] Hey!
What's going on?
Everybody, get to class!
Move it!
[indistinct chattering]
[school bell rings]
[Kelly on P.A.] Good morning students.
This is your student council president Kelly here.
There is a food drive being held in the front foyer.
Please bring down all non-perishable items at lunch.
I'm handing the mic over to Linda with sports.
[Linda on P.A.] Hey, hey.
Tonight at the west field the boys' soccer team is...
So, did you see Stan's video that he posted last night?
Yes. And it hurt my eyes.
Are you kidding? It was good. Come on.
It was good. It was cute.
[Zoey] No. It wasn't cute.
[Holly] I liked the music.
Ah!
I am so sorry.
Watch where you're going, weirdo!
What are you still doing here?
I am so sorry about that.
Zoey.
You were a little harsh back there.
He bumped into me.
I can't believe our first dance comp is only a month away.
My solos isn't even done yet.
And I love your costume for it.
Almost as much as you love our jazz costume?
What was Ms. Mindy thinking?
I don't know.
Honestly Tiffany, I think that you should start
designing our costumes.
Yeah, you'd be great at that.
You guys really think so?
Totally.
[Tia's phone goes off]
[Tia chuckles]
What?
Okay fine.
You guys are never going to guess who asked me out!
-What? -Who?
Brian.
Get out!
Dead serious!
I heard from Tyler that he was dating Amber,
but apparently Amber was just spreading that
to get back at Zack. But Cynthia told me that she's with Zack,
so he's completely over her and Brian is back on the market!
Well not for long, if this date goes well.
We're going to the movies.
Wow, another movie date huh?
So, what movie are you guys seeing?
Oh, ah, that new super hero movie!
I forget what it's called, but I know he'll love it.
Awesome idea!
Okay, what are you going to wear?
I'm styling you for it, of course.
This is perfect timing to bring out my cape.
[they all laugh]
What? Is that weird?
[all] Yes!
That's weird.
[Tia's phone messages]
[Tia chuckles]
Five, six, seven, eight. And switch.
And flex, and point. And flex, and point.
Very nice. And move to lunge.
[Ms. Mindy claps]
Good morning.
And hold. Straight legs up.
Zoey you can stand right here.
But five steps back.
Holly, can you go to center?
Okay. [claps]
Let's take it from the top.
♪ [energetic jazzy music]
♪
Great job today ladies. I'll see you all tomorrow.
I'm going to pop out for a second.
Holly go over you solo. We'll run it when I get back, okay?
You okay?
Yeah I'm fine.
Okay. Bye.
[Ms. Mindy] Okay Holly. Let's go.
Okay. So then you're going to run, run, side jeté.
What was that?
I can't really do the jumps full out because of my knee.
Well what are you going to do at competition? Huh?
You have to do it now like you're going to do it on stage.
Okay?
Okay. Then we're going to side roll, side roll,
pas de bourrée and walk.
Yep, like that. There you go.
Is it still acting up?
I don't know what's going on with it.
It's been killing me all practice.
Well did you do the jumps full out?
You know better Holly.
I can't disappoint everyone.
Okay, well, it's a good thing we're seeing
the sports specialist tomorrow morning because
then we can get Dr. Andrews to clear a few things up for us.
Holly. Holly. Holly!
We're here.
The MRI shows that you have an irreparable torn meniscus disk.
What does that mean?
It looks like you won't be able to dance anymore.
[Holly intakes her breath]
[Kim gasps]
♪ [jazzy dance music plays on laptop] ♪
♪
[text notification sound]
[text message from Zoey] Where were you tonight?!
[text message from Tia] Hey are you ok? What's going on?
[text message from Tiffany] Um, why did you bail on us?
Hey.
Hey. Holly.
Come on. Come on.
Everything is going to be okay Holly.
How do you know that?
I just... I just know.
What does that even mean?
You know. Everything will work out.
It's...
Okay calm down Holly.
It's fine. Okay. It's fine.
Yeah it's...
Stop it. Stop.
Holly come on.
It's fine.
Just calm down, please.
Leave me alone, okay.
It's fine.
Listen. You can do other things, right?
Dance isn't everything.
Dance is everything. Don't you get that?
Dance is everything for me.
Okay.
[Holly sobbing]
[Holly crying]
[Kim sobbing]
[school bell rings]
Holly! We heard about what happened.
You did?
The whole school has.
That sucks, but maybe you could still
come to the comp with us...
Uh, anyway.
We have a rehearsal at lunch today, so we got to go.
Oh okay.
Um... Sorry. Dancers only.
Hey, do you mind if I sit here?
Okay.
You're not even going to notice I'm here.
Look, there's nowhere else to sit.
[signs her ASL name] I'm Alex.
What are you doing with your hand?
It's my name in sign. I'm deaf.
And how do you understand what I'm saying?
I can read your lips, so as long as you're facing me
I can understand you.
That's so cool.
If you don't mind me asking,
how did you learn how to speak?
Um... I learned through the vibrations
of other people talking.
[Holly] What do you mean?
Put your hand under your chin, like this.
Say popcorn.
Popcorn?
Now say thank you.
Thank you.
Popcorn. Thank you.
[laughs] See?
[Holly laughing] Yeah. Holly.
Alex.
[they both are laughing]
Shhhh!
[chuckling]
[school bell rings]
Are you going to class?
Oh. Did the bell ring?
[chuckles] Yeah.
It's official. She's out.
I mean she wasn't even that good of a dancer
in the first place.
Yeah.
And what was she wearing this morning?
She's really let herself go.
I heard she had to eat her lunch in the library.
Ew.
[Zoey] It must suck to be her.
[they laugh]
[door closes]
[Zoey] Five, six, seven, eight.
Five, six, seven eight.
What's going on?
I thought we started at 4?
What are you doing in my spot?I just thought...
You thought wrong.
[Ms. Mindy] I'm glad you guys came in earlier.
We have a lot of work to do.
Holly, I thought your mom said...
No, I'm fine. Yeah. It's all good now.
Okay. Good!
This team needs you.
[Ms. Mindy] Let's get to work.
[door opens]
Holly.
What are you still doing here?
Um... I just wanted to get some extra practice in for my solo,
if that's okay.
Of course, love.
Good night.
[door closes]
♪ [soft piano music]
♪[female singing] I am invincible ♪
♪ You know
♪
♪ My heart on my sleeve is all I know ♪
♪
♪ When I'm feel defeat
♪ When fear is around
♪ I move to the beat and they can't bring me down ♪
♪ Because I am invincible
♪ Ooooo
♪
♪ I am invincible ♪
♪ Invincible ♪
[singing stops abruptly]
♪ [sad music]
What were you even doing there?
You know how serious your knee injury is.
You had me worried sick!
Do you want to stay home from school tomorrow?
Mhhm.
I thought so.
[Mr. Fisher] I'd like to thank our very gifted artist
for drawing a picture of me with a happy face.
"Mr. F"? Noah? Well the F stands for fun.
Because math is three, two, fun.
Let's get back to the lesson.
Linear equations, blue line...
[dull heartbeat, watery sounds]
[school bell rings]
Okay. Class dismissed.
I encourage you all to study for this test.
Thank you.
[indistinct chattering]
Mr. Fisher.
I was just wondering what you were saying about this formula.
Could you explain it for me again?
Alex, you need to pay attention.
I already went through this in class.
Sorry.
I couldn't really understand what you were saying because
I couldn't see your face.
Are you questioning my teaching methods?
No, not at all.
I'm just trying to find a way to make this work.
Alex, we both know you don't belong at this school,
due to your...
You should go to a different school.
Where they have more time to waste.
Oh hey, sweetie.
Can you pass me that lamp there?
Thank you.
I'm telling you, this place is going to be perfect
when it's fixed.
Hey dad. Can you sign this for me?
Yeah, sure. What's it for?
Nothing.
You're failing math?
But you're so good at it.
I don't know dad.
I've been trying really hard,
but Mr. Fisher is still turning his back to me.
Do I need to call him again?
No. He doesn't get it!
I've talked to him, you've talked to him.
And he is obviously not interested.
Maybe he's right.
Maybe I should just switch to a school for the deaf
where teachers will actually care about me?
No. I don't think you should need to...
Don't be ridiculous.
You don't need special school.
And people shouldn't treat you any differently
just because you're deaf.
Yeah I know.
And you can't let one difficult situation or
person define the rest of your life.
Thanks Grandma.
But I need to pass this class.
I know, sweetie.
I'll see what I can do.
Woah, woah, woah! Not again.
Sorry!
Hey, aren't you in my math class?
Uhh, yeah.
Yeah. That class blows!
Tell me about it!
I'm failing.
I mean, I could help you out sometime?
[school bell rings]
Ummm, sure.
Okay. I'll see you in class.
Girl! Why are you blushing?
What? I'm not.
Yes you are!
And he totally checked you out.
What, no!
Yeah he did.
Did he actually?
Yeah.
[they both giggle]
[indistinct chattering]
Hey.
I'm Noah by the way.
[school bell rings]
[signing] Alex.
Was that sign?
Class, today we will be starting our new unit.
Trigonometry.
[Mr. Fisher] So, over here we got a whole bunch of stuff.
We got the word hypotenuse which comes from the Latin hypo
[Mr. Fisher] which means a large and...
Hey. Can you understand what he's saying?
[Mr. Fisher continues in background]
Want me to ask him to face us?
He won't.
Is there something you'd like to share
with the entire class?
Back to the lesson?
Thank you.
Why wouldn't he?
Okay! That's it!
Noah! Back to your normal spot.
[Mr. Fisher] Come on, come on, come on!
What do you think you're doing?
[Noah] Not so nice having someone's back to you. Is it?
[students chattering]
Okay. [laughs] Fine.
Detention!
Wait, Mr. Fisher!
It wasn't his fault!
I should have known you would be involved in this.
You can both explain this to the vice-principal.
Take your things with you.
[yells] Now!
[door slams closed]
[Noah laughing, smirking]
What are you laughing about?
[Noah continues to laugh]
Seriously, what?
Nothing, it's just...
It feels like you've never been sent
to the principal's office before?
No.
Don't worry. Mr. Fisher has no idea
what he's talking about and all the teachers know it.
Plus, Ms. Jackson is super sweet.
Okay. Oh!
[mocking Mr. Fisher] Alex, how did I know
you were going to be in this!
[Noah chuckles]
[Alex mocking Mr. Fisher] Back to the lesson!
[they both chuckle]
You're kidding me?
No ma'am.
Well Alex why didn't you come to me sooner about this issue?
I don't know.
After talking to Mr. Fisher, I just gave up, you know?
I mean my other teachers are great.
They always do their best to help me.
But for some reason he has a weird problem with me.
I see.
Well there isn't a lot I can do about
Mr. Fisher's teaching, but we can look into other options.
Like moving me to a school for the deaf?
Of course not.
I'll have a chat with our resource teachers
and get back to you as soon as I can.
And for now...
There's only a half hour left of this period.
You guys don't have to go back to class.
Thank you so much!
[Noah] So, you can speak sign language?
Yep. I'm fluent.
That's so cool. Can you teach me some?
I guess I can try.
So, what all do you want to know?
Ummm, how do you say Noah?
You have to spell it out like this.
Whoa, whoa! Slow down! Slow down!
[they both laugh]
[signing] N... O...
[signing] A... H.
Okay, I think I got it.
So, how do you say your name?
Like this. [Ales does her ASL sign name]
How come you don't have to spell yours out?
It's my sign name my friends gave me.
If you hang around me long enough, I can give you yours.
Sounds good.
So, umm...
How do you tell a girl she's beautiful
in sign language?
[coffee shop door opens]
Hey!
Why'd you guys leave so early?
Okay, you'll never guess what happened in math today!
Hold that thought. I really need a coffee.
[Zoey] Hey, Holly.
I see you're hanging out by yourself now?
Actually I'm here with Noah and Alex.
You know that they're doing sign language, right?
Obviously, Holly.
You always under estimate me.
-[Barista] Your order. -Thank you.
Well, I guess I'll see you at dance tonight...
Ooh, actually, I won't.
Well... We all miss you.
So... I'm at the front of the pyramid for Jazz now.
Congratulations.
[Zoey's mom's phone buzzes]
Really?
Sorry, did you say something?
No.
Hey! Where are you going?
Sit down and eat your food.
I need to see your homework before
you leave the table anyway.
May I be excused?
I have to get my homework.
Clear the table first.
[cell phone rings]
Go for Paul.
No, yeah, yeah. Now's a great time to talk.
Are you kidding me?
You're definitely not going to get a scholarship
with these marks.
Mom, I'm trying.
Zoey, I'm on the phone!
Go upstairs and get ready for dance.
I don't want to hear any more out of you today.
[slams door]
[Zoey sobbing]
Wow! You're a dancer.
Was.
So what happened?
Look, I don't really want to talk about it, okay?
Okay?
But look at this place.
It's obviously something you love.
So, when did you lose your hearing?
Oh, I was born deaf so it's all I know.
So you haven't heard music before?
Not the way you hear music.
What do you mean?
It's like the hand thing but with my whole body.
So you listen to music through your body?
I guess we're not so different after all.
By the way, thanks for inviting me over.
Oh it's no problem.
♪ [upbeat, fun music]
♪
I'm so happy that everything's going to work out
with you and your mean, small minded, math teacher.
Yeah, Ms. Jackson is awesome.
Which is nice since some people get angry with me
for being born like this.
That must really suck.
Yeah, well it must suck not being able to dance.
Yeah, dance was everything.
It was who I was.
When my dad died it was my only outlet and now what?
I don't know.
I have this really cool place that I think you'd like.
What is it?
It's a surprise!
No, you can't do that!
You have to tell me, I hate surprises.
Oh my gosh! Do you see that?
I wish for pizza!
[laughs] With pepperoni.
And extra cheese.
[they both laugh]
I just wish everything would go back to normal.
[Holly] Seriously though. Where are we going?
[Alex] You'll see. Trust me on this.
Hey guys! This is my friend Holly!
She used to be a dancer so she'll fit right in.
Hi Holly.
I'm Ms. Tanner. Nice to meet you.
We've heard so much about you.
This is Toby.
This is Stella.
And this is Riley.
He's a little bit shy.
Welcome.
[whispering] I'm confused. Why am I here?
Watch this.
That's all we have so far!
What'd you think?
Wow.
We don't have a group name yet.
It's deaf poetry, kind of like music but with the body.
It brought us all together.
Just like dance.
Oh, it's definitely different.
Alex mentioned that you might like to join our group?
Ahh...
We have Regionals in a month so we'll have to teach it
to you quick, but from what I hear you'll catch on!
And we practice every Tuesday!
You can help us with choreography and stuff.
Holly, what's going on?
Nothing.
What? You're too good for us?
We're not 'normal' enough for you?
No. It isn't that at all.
Then what is it?
Look, it was really nice of you to bring me here,
but no matter what, nothing can replace dance for me.
It doesn't have to replace dance.
Then what was the point of all this?
I just thought you might bring something special
to our performance.
Look, that's really nice, but this isn't for me.
You know my grandma says "Sometimes you have to help
someone else in order to help yourself."
So what are you saying?
I should just move on and completely forget about dance?
No of course not. I'm just saying you may need
to let go of what you were to find out who you really are.
I don't think I can do that.
I believe you can do anything.
Look at me, I'm deaf and I'm awesome.
[laughs] Come here.
Come on. Let's go home.
Sure.
Alex, you'll never guess what I found!
What is this?
I wanted to help you the way you helped me.
I'm confused?
It's called a cochlear implant.
It's where you...
I know what it is.
Why are you showing it to me?
Isn't it cool? You'll be hearing in no time.
Are you telling me I should become hearing?
Um... who doesn't?
It's not like you'd want to stay like this
for the rest of your life.
Stay like this?
Are you saying being deaf is a bad thing?
No. I just thought you would want to get it fixed.
I'm not broken. I don't need 'fixing'.
I like the way I am.
[girls are laughing, chatting]
So what happened between you two?
I may have suggested that she should get
a cochlear implant?
Why?
It's a sensitive topic.
I know. I messed up. Okay.
Yeah you did.
You can't just force something like that on a person.
I didn't mean to offend her.
I just don't understand, like you have a hearing aid right?
So then, why doesn't Alex want that?
Not everyone wants the same thing.
You have to respect her decision.
I come from a deaf family.
So getting hearing aids was natural.
Alex comes from a hearing family
who doesn't support cochlear.
Everyone has their own perspective.
You can't go around trying to change them.
I never thought about it that way.
Look. I have a plan.
And I guess you need my help.
Before that can happen, you have to understand
where we're coming from.
What's the plan?
Okay. So I was thinking that... [fades out]
[indistinct conversations]
So, are you ready to talk about it?
Did you know I had to spend my lunch in the bathroom?
It was embarrassing.
Hey. Come here. Come here. Okay.
[Alex sobbing]
The thing is, I thought she would be different than all
of the mean kids, but she's just the same.
[Alex sobbing]
No one at that school will understand me.
Hey! From what I heard, she was just trying to help.
She just made an honest mistake.
I don't know.
I just don't understand why. [sniffling]
I mean, I'm just like everyone else.
It's only that I can't hear.
Maybe I should just get the stupid cochlear implant.
Hey, hey. You, listen to me.
I don't want you trying to feel like you need to change
just to please other people. Okay?
You're not other people.
You're Alex.
And what makes you different is also what makes you
very very special.
You really think so?
No.
I know so.
Come here. Come here.
[whoosh sound]
[heart beat, underwater sound]
[music over heart beat, underwater sound]
[bike whizzes by]
[heart beat, underwater sound]
[whoosh sound]
[birds chirping]
Dad, why are we here?
It's not even Tuesday?
You'll see.
[signing] I'm sorry.
[Alex's Dad] Hey. All right? Okay.
Almost there.
There you go. To the left. To the left. Everyone take a seat.
To the left. Around. Here we go.
[signing an ASL poem: Holly is sorry for what she said]
[signing: She now understands why Alex doesn't need to change]
[signing: Alex is perfect the way she is]
[signing: Holly's glad to have a friend like her]
Did you like it?
I loved it. Even the part about the duck?
Was it really that bad?
Yeah, it was pretty bad.
But with a little bit of practice,
I think you could nail it.
So what are you saying?
I can join the group?
Hmmm, I don't know, I mean...
I don't think you'll pick up on the choreography fast enough.
You're right!
I think we need to find someone with a background in dance.
[they laugh]
Holly, you're in.
Yay! [laughing]
Group hug! Come on!
[cheering, laughing]
[Zoey] Do you see her outfit right now?
Yeah. Who wears grey?
It's like a vomit grey.
She's so washed out.
Somebody should really tell her.
I know, right?
So tragic.
Ew.
[Holly] So what are we doing about costumes for Regionals?
We usually wear whatever.
Okay. This year we should change that.
I could get the girl who does my solo costumes to
work on costumes for everyone.
I don't know.
Maybe something a little simpler.
[laughs] Yeah, you're right.
We could always wear all black, or all white?
Something like that?
That might work!
Let's bring it up at our next practice
and see what everyone thinks.
Yeah, that's good.
Speaking of practice.
-Okay, ready? -Yeah.
[signing: exaggerated moves from the ASL poem][both laugh]
Shhh!
Pythagoras had a theory. But he also liked the letter M.
So he called it a theorem.
[knocking at door]
Great!
Another interruption.
Vice Principal Jackson! Welcome.
To what do we owe the honor?
Class, I would like to introduce to you Mrs. Paxton.
[signing and speaking] My name is Anne. You can call me Anne.
She is our schools very first ASL interpreter!
If any of you would like to learn sign ASL
you can come meet me anytime.
All right Mr. Fisher. That is all for now.
You can continue with your lesson.
As I was saying. So pretend this is the house.
Always...
[Anne signing as Mr. Fisher speaks]
We're always solving for C to get the angle.
Remember C is what we want to find for the angle.
So we get A squared plus B squared equals C squared.
That goes with each and everyone of these examples, everybody.
Okay. Class it's time for a pop quiz on this lesson.
[students muttering]
Here we go.
Okay... Begin.
♪ [snappy clock ticking music] ♪
♪
Okay. Some of you did well. Some of you did not so well.
Alex, I guess I was wrong about you.
[Alex signs] Thank you.
You did it all by yourself.
[Alex chuckles]
[school bell rings]
Good job today, Alex.
Guess who just aced her math quiz?
Nooo!
Yay!
So smart! Wooo!
Thank you!
[Zoey] Wow.
You certainly have gotten fat since you quit dancing.
[Zoey] What? Just looking out for you.
Especially in that outfit.
What? Cat's got your tongue?
[Zoey] Honestly Holly.
You were never really that great of a dancer in the first place.
Our team has improved so much without you.
[Tiffany] Totally.
[Alex] Oh yeah?
She's not even that good of a dancer?
That would explain all the trophies in her room.
Oh right.
Didn't she win Miss Teen Dance two years in row?
For your information,
Holly is perfectly healthy.
[yells] So back off.
Zoey, what's going on here?
Mom, Dad? What are you guys doing here?
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson.
Nice to see you.
Oh my gosh.
Why are her parents here? She's so weird.
Zoey, let's go.
-But mom... -Now.
Good job! Great job! Way to go! Well done!
I can't believe you just did that!
That was like the bravest thing I've ever seen.
I don't know what came over me!
That was so sick!
What you just did there, standing up for Holly.
That was the coolest thing I've ever seen.
It was nothing. I was just being a friend.
Well, it was about time someone stood up to them.
By the way, how'd you do on that quiz?
I aced it!
I guess you could call me a genius.
Yeah!
[buzzer]
Oh no. I got to go. I'm going to miss my bus.
Okay. See you!
Oh my gosh! That was wonderful...
So. So now you're starting fights at school?
Mom, that wasn't my fault.
Oh. Holly's the problem.
Oh! It's Holly, honey. Holly's the problem.
You know what I think? I think that if you acted
a little more like Holly maybe your problems would disappear.
Honey!
I honestly don't understand. When you behave like this,
outside of the home, that they'd even consider
giving you a scholarship!
I got the scholarship?
Is that all you care about?
I'm disappointed in you.
To say the least. We've got to go.
No! Honey. I told you this morning that we have a meeting.
You'll have to get your own ride home.
Remember this conversation.
[exasperated] Yeah. You'll remember this conversation.
Okay.
Don't you think that went a bit too far?
Yeah, I feel like we really hurt Holly.
We've known her since we were three.
I don't know why Zoey's making us act like this.
It's not like we can ditch Zoey. We dance with her.
Well. Maybe we should stand up to her?
No, I don't think that's a good idea.
She's scary.
[door opens]
[Zoey] Uhhh!
We need a plan.
Holly and her deaf freak are going to pay.
Stop.
Come on you guys. I know you can do so much better than that.
We really need to pull it together as a group.
This routine, well, it isn't as good as I know it could be.
I don't think that it's bad.
Face it. We're just not that original.
Well, Regionals are in one week.
We need to finish and clean up the number.
[Holly's phone notification goes off]
I think I might have something.
[Toby] What are you talking about Holly?
Something with an edge.
[Holly] Everyone, meet Isaiah.
So this is it, huh?
[Isaiah] I think we could make this work.
Oh, I brought some friends. I hope you don't mind.
See what you got!
Yeah!
[excited chatter]
Pop... Popcorn...
Popcorn... Yeah!
Popcorn... Popcorn...
♪ [rhythmic pounding music]
♪
Hands down, you guys have to come up with a group name.
[snaps her fingers] Hands Down!
[Isaiah] Oh, I like that!
What! Yeah!
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Uh... 8 a.m. tomorrow. Sharp!
Noah just said that he can come tomorrow!
Are you excited or what?
Noooo! Are you crazy?
What if I mess up, he'll hate me!
Where's this coming from?
You know the routine better than anyone else.
I get really bad stage fright,
especially in front of cute boys.
[they both giggle]
Well. what do you have to lose?
You know a wise girl once told me that sometimes
you have to let go of your fears in order
to find something truly awesome.
Besides, at the end of the day all that really matters
is the performance coming from your heart.
Wow, that's some really good advice.
Well, I have a really good friend.
Girls, we're going on a road trip.
[Tiffany] What do you mean?
Those losers are going to pay for what they did.
Zoey, I don't think that's a good idea.
Yeah, we already tried that and it didn't work, so...
Maybe we should just stop.
[scoffs] Are you guys kidding me?
They embarrassed me.
I mean us, in front of everyone, including my parents.
Perfect.
[Zoey] Okay guys. Let's go.
Zoey, I don't know.
Tia?
Yeah. Maybe I'm going to stay here with Tiffany.
Ugh, you guys are useless.
I have to do everything on my own.
Stella. Ryan. Isaiah. Nicole. Tully. Sasha. Alex and Holly.
Ralphie...
You doing good? Okay, good.
All right guys! Are you guys excited?
Yeah!! [cheering, clapping]
[engine doesn't start]
The bus won't start, ma'am.
What?
[Bus Driver] The bus won't start.
I'm going to have to go see what's going on
with the engine.
[Toby] What do you mean the bus won't start?
[indistinct chattering]
[Stella] Hey, Holly. Are you okay?
[car door opens]
Okay. Drive the car, we leave now!
Put it in drive and drive the car!
Wait! This is wrong.
Are you okay? This was the plan the whole time.
Tia?
That's it. I can't do this anymore.
Tiffany, I swear if you get out of this car...
What? You're going to call me fat too?
Ooh, I'm trembling.
[car door closes]
Okay, drive the car.
Guys, look.
Oh my gosh.
Our costumes are all cut up!
That's messed up. Who would do that?
It looks like someone thought it would be funny
to put water in the gas tank.
Are you serious?
Wow!
We're stranded and if we magically make it to
the competition, we have no costumes.
Stella's right. We're done.
[lots of complaining]
Do you guys hear yourselves right now?
We did not come this far just to quit.
Stella and Toby. You're two of the most caring people I know.
You guys helped me when I really messed up. Remember?
Isaiah and crew, without you guys we never would have been
inspired to take our performance to the next level.
Right?
Yeah.
And Alex, you pushed me to move forward with my life.
And that's what we have to do right now.
We have to move forward from this situation.
Guys, I believe that we can do anything
when we work together.
Hands Down!
[cheering, laughing]
[more cheering, Yays! whooping]
Holly, isn't that Tia's car?
Yeah...
They sabotaged our bus.
[Isaiah] Wow! Not cool.
[Alex] What is she doing here?
Part of their plan!
No! It's not.
I came to make amends.
Why should we trust you?
Look, I'm sorry.
Things went way too far.
[scoffs]
Are there scissors still back there?
Yeah.
I can help with the costumes.
I trust her.
Besides do we really have any other choice?
[bus engine starts]
Not really.
[Ms. Tanner] Good news everyone!
The bus is up and running. Let's go! Come on guys!
[cheering, clapping]
[Tiffany] Okay. I need scissors, glue, jewels...
[Announcer] And welcome back to the fifth annual
ASL poetry competition.
We hope you enjoyed the brief intermission.
[Zoey] Excuse me. Sorry.
[Announcer] Please take this time to turn off
all cell phones and electronic devices.
And remember to remain seated during the performance.
The auditorium lights will be dimmed momentarily.
[indistinct chattering]
[Tiffany] Oh, excuse me. Thanks.
[indistinct chattering]
[Announcer] Now without further ado, sit back,
relax and enjoy the final performance of the night.
[indistinct chattering]
[Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome to the stage Hands Down!
Ah, it's going to be great.
[indistinct chattering]
[clapping]
[indistinct chattering]
[Announcer] Um, Hands Down?
[indistinct chattering]
[Announcer] Well folks,
looks like we'll be skipping straight to
the awards ceremony tonight.
[Announcer] Oh Wait...
Here they are, Hands Down!
[clapping]
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♪ [soft piano music]
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[music stops]
♪ [drum beat]
♪ [dramatic music with drum beat] ♪
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[crowd cheers]
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[crowd cheers]
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[music stops]
[clapping]
[cheering]
Why are they all doing jazz hands?
[cheering]
[Alex] That's how we clap.
[cheering]
[excited chatter]
That was absolutely amazing!
Thank you!
I can't believe it! That was like the best time
we've ever performed it!
I'm just so proud of you. And I know your dad would be too.
I'm glad you've found something as beautiful
and expressive as dance.
Me too.
[Grandma Green] I knew you could do it Alex!
You had nothing to worry about!
Thanks gram.
Alex, when you were on stage... And then...
What Dad?
I always said you were special.
And now the whole world sees it.
I'm going to go find Holly.
Okay. Sure.
Oh! Alex!
Hey.
Your performance was amazing!
Did you guys do that all on your own?
Yeah pretty much.
We have a teacher, but she really inspires us
to find out own voice.
Whoa, that was one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Yeah, I guess.
So, uhhh, I was just wondering if maybe you wanted to go to
[attempts signing] dinner, or a movie, or... I don't know?
You guys were amazing!
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Look, I'm really sorry about how we treated you.
Yeah, we really should have stood up to Zoey earlier.
But, I loved the poetry.
I mean, it's a lot like dancing!
And the costumes slayed. You're a genius Tiffany.
I know.
[they all laugh] I've missed you guys.
Hold on. I have to go do something.
Zoey, I know what you did.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Fine! Whatever! Tell on me or something. I really don't care.
I'm not going to do that.
I just want you to know that I forgive you.
Okay, so I uploaded a video of you guys
and you're already trending.
You know what that means.
Oh right. I forgot. You guys are new.
Pool party!
I have the most perfect outfit!
I have to tell everybody!
Brian!
[laughter]
[cheering]
Woo! Woo! Woo! Woo!
[cheering]
Hands Down! Hands Down! Hands Down! Hands Down!
Thank you.
Hey! I still can't believe we won!
That's crazy!
[Tia] You guys were awesome. You obviously deserved it.
Alex, that dress is super cute.
Thanks! So is yours.
Thanks!
Umm. You guys were amazing.
[Zoey] I'm serious.
I guess I just always hear my parent's voices in my head,
and I take out their anger on everybody else.
And I mean, I know that's not even an excuse,
but I promise I'll be a better person.
Will you guys take me back?
I'm really sorry, for everything.
Thanks Zoey.
And I got to say, you guys kind of werked those ripped costumes.
[Zoey] Nothing could stop your guys' talent.
Yeah, the costumes were all right.
[chuckling]
So Tia, how was that date with Brian?
Well actually... It was amazing!
So he liked the super hero movie choice?
Yeah!
And what about the super hero chic look?
Girl, you know it.
[laughter]
Oh and Alex, I heard that Noah asked you out?
Yeah.
We're going to go to a new restaurant in town tonight.
Oh! You're so lucky. He's really cute.
Well... Yeah!
Yeah! [they all laugh]
Okay, what are you going to wear?
No? You don't know? Okay, we're going to help you.
Let's go. Come one.
[Holly chuckles]
[Zoey] I missed you.
[Holly] I missed you too.
[they both laugh]
[all together signing] We're... Number... One...
Wooooo! [they laugh]
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Hey! Guys! Group photo! Come on!
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Go all the way down there together.
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[Kim] Okay.
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[Kim] Everybody in!
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[Kim] Okay, okay. Ready?
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[camera shutter clicks]
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