High Strung Page #3

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You've been given a gift.

But you play with so much anger.

I'm surprised anyone is brave

enough to listen to you.

- I'm not playing for them. -Who

are you playing for? Yourself?

You know, music is like dance.

It's a link to the soul.

It can make people laugh

and it can make people cry.

It... It can inspire!

With a power like that...

why wouldn't you want to

share it with the world?

I guess I'm not like you, then.

Ruby!

Hi, Jazzy.

Hey, Ruby.

A bunch of us are at the pub.

Come meet us!

Hey!

What's up, man?

You doin' all right, man?

Yeah.

Really?

You sure don't look

too good to me, man.

Yeah, we haven't heard

you playing your violin.

It got stolen.

Now that's going to

put a dent in your pocket.

Don't worry, bro man.

We got your back.

You can work with us.

Thanks, guys, but...

I can't dance like you.

Ah, who said anything

about dancing?

All right, so, I'm up on

stage, we're doing that...

We're doing all this...

Hey, watch it, man.

- What the hell?

- I'm so sorry!

Come on.

It was not his fault!

He should look where he's going.

You are such a snob.

Ruby!

Hey.

How was your mystery man?

Disappointing.

Oh! Come on.

Come on. We're

eating fried food.

Should make you feel better.

- Hey.

- Hi.

Take a seat.

Whoo! Yeah!

This sounds pretty good.

Yeah, he's okay.

- I bet you could smoke him.

- Absolutely.

I'm playing at

a fundraiser tomorrow night.

Why don't you come

see for yourself?

All right.

Sounds fun.

- Hey.

- Hey.

Do you mind?

That's it, let's go, girls!

- Okay.

- We're getting up there!

Let's go!

- I can't believe we're gonna do this!

- You're going down.

Come on, girls. Let's

show them what we've got.

Watch out, gorgeous.

- What's your name?

- I'm Jazzy.

Of course, you are.

- Morning.

- Good morning.

Jasmine!

Let's begin.

- Why didn't you wake me?

- Are you kidding?

You wouldn't budge.

Retrouve!

What time did you

get in last night?

You mean, this morning.

Were you with that guy

from the pub?

His name's Paolo.

He is so hot!

He seemed crazy.

And possibly,

chemically altered.

Yeah.

But did you see his sexy bike?

Will you stop talking there?

Stretch. More, more!

- Hey, don't you have that thing

tonight with Kyle? -Yes.

Now, would you be quiet?

What are you going to wear?

- I'll show you when we get home.

- Oh.

Absolutely not.

- My wardrobe sucks.

- I agree.

Don't you have

a sexy little dress?

- That's black.

- What's wrong with black?

Everyone's going to be in black.

You want to stand out!

No, I didn't want to be flashy!

I don't even know

if this is a date!

But the right dress

could make it a date.

Okay, nothing in here.

Come on, we're going to

have to go with my slam dunk.

I'm sorry, it's just not

a challenging piece of music.

- Well, not for you.

- Yeah, I know.

Oh, wait a second,

I'll be right back.

I thought you were

going solo tonight?

Yeah, but I like to

keep my options open.

You're such a player!

- Hi.

- Hi.

This is really nice.

Yeah, well, I...

My sponsor is putting it on some

obligations through the whole.

Dog and pony show.

Good evening, ladies

and gentlemen.

Oh, they're going to call

me up to play in a second.

- Oh, okay. -Yeah, I'll

see you in a bit.

But, um, mingle, have fun.

...our board members for arranging such a

fabulous silent auction for us tonight.

Make sure you all play

for your generous bids.

It's all for a good cause.

Let me help you with that.

Oh, it's...

It's you.

I take it you're not

pleased to see me?

Sorry, I'm just surprised.

I didn't think

you were the tux type.

Me neither.

You look stunning.

Thank you.

So, what are you doing here?

I was invited by a

friend from school.

How about you?

He could use

a lap around the room.

We've ran out of smoked salmon.

Hello.

Hayward, this is Ruby.

- Ruby! Nice to meet you.

- You too.

- ...conservatory's most

promising students. -Excuse me.

Kyle Endecot.

So, is he your date?

Oh, um...

I don't think so.

You look like a young man

who knows how to dance.

I'm just a server.

Well, you're on break now.

Be a doll, please.

Come on.

Hi.

- You want to dance with me?

- Oh, please... Oh.

- Oops.

- Oh, sorry.

- My goodness, you're an agile one.

- Thank you.

I try.

Oh, no. I better save that poor

girl from my blundering husband.

Do you mind?

Not at all.

Thank you.

Shall we?

- Where did you learn to tango?

- My grandmother.

She must have been

a good dancer.

She was.

The boy can move!

So can his girl.

So, you have a new job?

Yes, I've been humble

since our last meeting,

which I want to apologize for.

You don't have to do that.

I was being pushy.

I mean, I don't even know you.

Do you want to?

Excuse me, I think there are

some dishes in the kitchen

that need your attention.

Come on, you don't have

to dance with the help.

Let go, Kyle, let go.

- You heard her.

- What did you say?

- Please don't. -Wait, wait

a minute, I know you.

You're the guy who plays for

money on the subway, right?

That's right.

Now, back off!

What, you want to

settle this outside?

I'm fine to

settle it right here.

May I?

What are you going to do?

Pass around a hat?

Whoa, oh, oh!

- Excuse me, can I borrow this?

- Sure.

Take that, street hack.

What? You think

you're so tough?

Please call security.

- Go!

- Back off!

Go back to the subway, before

I mop the floor with your face.

- Security's here. -Yeah,

you better get out of here.

- What about you guys? -Don't

worry, we're street dancers.

We always piss someone off!

Over here!

Right now!

- Let's go!

- You better run!

I'm going this way.

Who are these people?

We're the Switch Steps.

And reach!

Yes!

Turn!

Whoa! Turn!

Up, stand!

Turn!

And...

And yes!

And now...

Yes!

Bravo! Ha!

Good work, everyone.

And you too, very good.

- I'll see you later.

- Okay.

Ruby.

- Is everything all right?

- Yes.

Just, I just want

a little more time.

You danced it beautifully.

- I can do it better. -You're

too hard on yourself.

I just want to be perfect.

And what happens when

you've achieved perfection?

You stop then?

It's imperfections

that keep us alive!

Motivating us to push

further and further.

Come, let's try from

the Developpe. Music.

No, too square.

Don't worry about technique now.

Developpe and Plie.

This is the problem.

Stop trying to dance.

But I'm a dancer.

No, no, you're not

a dancer in this variation.

You're a gypsy!

Proud, upright!

You understand?

Again.

It's good now.

Very good.

Thank you.

Ruby...

each time you conquer a step,

there will always be

another challenge waiting.

It's a long road.

It never ends!

As dancers, this is our journey.

Hi.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

Well...

It appears, I've made an arse

of myself for a second time.

So, instead of saying "sorry"

again,

I've come to ask for a favor.

Are you kidding me?

No.

I'd like to take you up on that

very generous offer

of that loaner violin.

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