Holiday Spin Page #3

is a deal-breaker for me.

How do you think

it made me feel,

the fact

that you wouldn't be with me?

How? please tell.

Like...

Like there's

something wrong with me.

This is ridiculous.

Don't touch me.

[Tires squealing]

[Crying]

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Watch your footwork.

One-two!

Set up the hook...

Good.

Watch your footwork.

One-two!

[Blows hammering]

Set up the hook!

Shoot!

I think you got

the hang of it.

Nice one.

Ruben says you're paying rent.

So?

So... he's your dad.

It's stupid.

Okay, well,

your dad asked me to tell you

that we're invited to

a Christmas party.

"We?"

Yes, "we."

Which means, you, too.

You know, I don't have

anything to wear.

I left most of

my stuff in storage.

So, we'll go to the mall.

I'll ask Josh and Mandy

to come along.

But I don't--

is it really

that bad?

We're still short.

Can't we borrow

against the studio?

I tried.

The bank won't do it.

Okay.

Where does that leave us?

We need to bring in

more revenue.

How?

Bring in more students.

There's a $50,000 prize.

Pia has to win

the holiday spin.

Find him something

that's not a t-shirt.

Come on.

Whoa.

You like?

Who are you trying to impress?

Oh, don't start.

Seriously.

Is it too much ta-ta?

Girl, you look amazing.

I've been trying to get you

to wear stuff like that

for ages.

Yeah, but you're trashy.

In the best possible way.

[Laughs]

I think this is it.

It's got my vote.

So where you from?

Pittsburgh.

We moved down

just to train with your dad.

He's not my dad.

What do you mean?

Nothing.

I would've expected you

to be a little more distraught

over the whole Rob ordeal.

Who says I'm not?

I do. Me.

Your best friend.

The truth is...

It was almost like a weight

was lifted off of my shoulders.

I knew it.

What?

Rob wasn't you.

You certainly

never went shopping

for a dress for him.

I'm not shopping for Blake.

I needed a dress

for the party.

Just shut it.

I haven't said a word.

Um, awkward...

Hi, whore.

Hi, b*tch.

Congratulations.

You and Rob are perfect

for one another.

Oh, I guess you heard

we're dancing together.

Yeah, it was

all over the news.

"Tramp bags ho."

Up yours.

Just leave her.

[Giggling]

Hey!

Let me out of here!

[Banging and rattling door]

We gotta go.

[Knocks]

You ready?

Wow...

Oh, stop it.

What's with the noose?

It's fine.

Not if you want to breathe.

How's that?

Seriously?

It looks great.

Look at you with the jokes.

Come on.

[Crowd humming busily]

[Music playing inside]

Fancy, huh?

Yeah.

Hi! welcome!

Merry Christmas!

[Lively dance versions

of Christmas Carols playing]

Hey.

Come on, babe.

[Crowd gasps]:

Hey, guys, it's Ruben!

Weren't they pro?

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[Crowd exclaiming in wonder]

You okay?

I'm fine.

[Song ends, everyone applauds]

[New song begins,

an uptempo

"hark the herald angels sing"]

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You know what that is

right there?

What?

Second place.

Let's dance.

Seriously?

Seriously.

[]

Are you seeing

what I'm seeing?

Like father, like son.

Come on, guys.

[Crowd cheering]

[]

[Applause and cheers]

[Cheering and applause]

[]

Everybody dance!

[Song ends]

[Hum of conversation]

You were fantastic!

Wasn't he?

So, does this mean

what I think it means?

Just to be clear.

I'm doing this

for pia.

Not you.

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Where you going?

I'm taking Blake

out for a burger.

Okay.

Pia...

Yes?

It's about you and Blake...

Yes?

You guys have been spending

an awful lot of time together.

And?

How do you feel about him?

He's... fun.

Good.

Is that it?

Are you two, um...

What?

Look...

If something were to happen

between the two of you,

it would...

Complicate things

even further.

I know how...

Look what happened

between you and Rob.

Am I right?

That's not fair.

I just want to be sure.

Okay.

Good.

[Couples chatting]

You like it?

Ain't it obvious?

Look at the beating

this burger is taking.

Well, you never know.

I hate it when people

recommend a place,

and it doesn't

live up to expectations.

No, it does, believe me.

I know my burgers.

Look, the perfect

meat-to-bun ratio.

Loosely packed meat.

Crispy lettuce,

and the right amount of juice

is running down my hands.

[Laughs]

I'm glad you like it.

I do.

Can I ask you something?

What?

Why would you lie

about dancing?

I just didn't want

my dad to know.

Why?

'Cause.

You're a hell of a dancer.

Thanks.

Is that why

you stopped dancing?

Your dad?

That, and...

I just got tired

of being called names.

You know, "twinkle-toes."

"Mama's boy..."

I just,

I had enough of getting

beat up, you know?

Did you ever tell your mom

that you were getting bullied?

I'd rather do my own fighting.

What was she like?

[Sighs heavily]

Fun, lively.

Strong.

She somehow managed,

all by herself.

I never felt like

i ever needed anything.

She was an amazing woman.

[Police cordoning traffic]

[Crowd murmuring in shock]

[Police radios crackle]

What happened?

Ruben came downstairs

and found it like this.

Can it be fixed?

It's ruined.

Okay, thank you, officer.

[Beeps phone off]

Apparently,

Rob has an alibi.

Who's the alibi?

Tezza.

Of course.

We'll be back in business

right after the holiday.

I understand.

It's just difficult

to get someone to come fix it

before then.

Of course.

You'll get

a full refund.

[Quietly] what's going on?

Students are

pulling out in droves.

Losing Rob to

another dance studio,

and now this?

He won't be able to stay

afloat for much longer.

People will come back.

Maybe.

But the majority need a place

to practice for the spin.

Once they sign up

somewhere else,

why would they come back?

Because we're going to win.

[Chuckles]

We don't even have

a place to practice.

I think I have a place.

You guys can use this place

after hours if you'd like.

As long as you don't interfere

with training.

So, what do you think?

I'll make it work.

I really appreciate you

doing this, man.

Can you dance

as good as you can fight?

Better.

This I gotta see.

Wait...

Turn your hip, okay?

Not so tough now, are you?

Oh, yeah?

[Giggling playfully]

Hey, that's enough.

Come on, we have a lot to do.

You tired?

[Sighs heavily]

Exhausted.

What am I going

to do with them?

What do you mean?

It's obvious

they like one another.

So? isn't that

a good thing?

After what happened with Rob?

They're not kids

anymore.

You're not worried about it?

What's the alternative,

we forbid them from having

feelings for one another?

I don't know.

I guess...

I don't know.

Sorry to hear

about the studio.

I can't believe someone

would do something like this.

Go away, Rob.

You don't think I had

anything to do with it.

Did you?

Of course not.

But thanks for sending

the cops to my house.

I think she owes you

an apology.

You're right, babe.

She does.

Please go away.

Or what,

you're gonna sic

your boyfriend on me?

Blake, don't.

Leave or I'll call

the cops.

I'll see you at the spin.

[Knock on door]

Come in.

Pia said Rob

paid a visit last night.

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