The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold Page #4

-This is a joke, right?

-No, it's not a joke.

Maybe it started out that way.

-I don't know.

-This isn't your world.

You spent your whole life

making fun of people like this.

I know.

It's weird.

What's going on? Seriously.

What do you want me to say?

I like it, okay?

That's the whole answer.

I like working hard.

I like challenging myself. I like....

I like being part of something

for a change.

And the girl?

Do you like the girl?

Yeah.

Yeah, I like the girl.

Okay.

Think I'm gonna go.

You know it's never gonna work.

Yeah, I know.

I'm sorry about that.

She tends to talk...

...before she even thinks

about what--

What's going on?

-Yes.

-She just do a triple?

Baby.

-God, that felt good.

-That was incredible.

But how? When did you--?

I've been working on it

every morning before practice.

-And it finally just came together.

-See?

What do doctors or fathers know?

And the leg?

Never better.

That just felt so good.

I wanna do, like, a hundred more.

You know,

I haven't been able to do one since.

Yeah, I know, you mentioned it.

Congratulations.

So, what's the deal?

I thought we had all this work to do.

-Where's your cheering section?

-She retired.

Competition should be intense

at today's northeast regionals.

But, of course, every eye will be

on the wild-card team...

...of two-time national singles champ

Jacqueline Dorsey...

...and her partner Alex Harrison,

making his competitive debut.

Doesn't look like people are too

happy that we've crashed their party.

Don't let them get to you.

They're just trying to psych you out.

Yeah, I'd be hostile too if I had to skate

around looking like a freaking pinata.

-Nice.

-Sorry.

What the hell are you looking at?

Huh, Fabio?

They're just staring at the monitor.

You're standing right in front of it.

Sorry.

This couple has such nice lines

and a lot of personality.

They're known for their colourful

choreography.

A perfectly executed lasso lift.

They're definitely gonna be

a tough pair to beat.

What are you doing?

I'm getting pumped.

You know that this

is figure skating, right?

How come no one's chanting?

At the X Games, people always chant.

I mean, come on.

-Yes, I'll see what I can do.

-Ladies and gentlemen, next up...

...Jackie Dorsey and Alex Harrison.

-You ready?

-Yeah, let's do this.

After a standout performance

in today's short program...

...newcomers Dorsey and Harrison

will enter tomorrow's long program...

...in second position.

Hey, nice.

Nice Lutz for a guy

with a police record.

-Yeah, nice talk for a guy with a--

-Hey, you know what, will you--?

Do not let him get to you. Sit.

You really have a police record?

-What do you think?

-A long one?

Oh, what the hell is this crap?

If you don't mind,

we're watching this.

Well, then, I'm sure you won't mind

if I change it.

-Buddy, we don't want any trouble.

-Alex.

Hey, Sparky.

Not a big skating fan, huh?

Okay, buddy, this ain't your fight.

Come on, you should try it.

See, we spend our day putting

our hands in places I'm guessing...

-...you could only dream about.

-Nice.

See, check it out.

That's a replay of Pinata's final lift.

-Hey, nice job, by the way.

-Thanks.

I'm gonna say this once,

just move it.

But I can't figure out how...

...you get so much distance

on your throw.

Now, I know you got

the one hand here...

-...and the other hand here?

-No. That's close. It's more like here.

-Okay.

-And then here.

-Then you just let her fly.

-That's my favourite part.

I don't know.

The landing needs work.

You can't expect to get it perfect

your first time.

Alex. Alex. Alex.

Chanting, gotta love it.

Morning, Pinata.

Hey, Blade Boy.

I was just trying to come up

with a nickname for you.

-Yeah, keep trying.

-After your performance...

-Your girl's on.

-...I just have to say, "What accident?"

I'm very lucky. I've never felt better

in my whole career.

There's a rumour floating around

that your triple axel has also...

-...never look ed better.

-Now, who told you that?

I know that an individual Olympic gold

has always been the dream.

Yes, but that's not why

I'm here today.

But you're not ruling it out.

I never rule anything out.

Nothing will mak e

your fans happier...

... than a return

to individual competition.

If things don't go well today, could

it be a solo trip for Jackie Dorsey...

... to the next Olympic games?

I....

I just know that I won't be happy

until I have a medal around my neck.

-Bye. Thank you.

-Thank you.

Pinata, can you take a look?

I think I got an ice skate

wedged in my back.

Jackie, no one's seen him yet.

I knew something like this

was gonna happen. I knew it.

He is so irresponsible.

Yes, I am well aware of the rules.

I am on the rules committee.

And I am telling you,

you can change the order...

-...at any time if one of its--

-Excuse me.

-Never mind.

-Excuse me, could we get through?

Where in the hell--?

Okay, there's no time for this. Listen,

you got about 10 seconds, okay?

Just try to relax.

Take a deep breath.

-I think that's more for me than you.

-What, no pumping?

-Don't worry, I'm pumped.

-Ladies and gentlemen, next up...

...Alex Harrison

and Jacqueline Dorsey.

Go. Go.

What the hell

is the matter with you?

I can't believe it. I've never seen

anything like this before.

-Alex Harrison just did a triple.

-Yeah, it's a--

I don't know what's going on out there,

but I'm guessing...

...he's just a little overenthusiastic.

They've got another double

coming up in just a minute.

-I'm doing another triple.

-Alex.

-You might wanna try it.

-Alex, I can't do it.

Jackie Dorsey has just fallen.

Get up, baby. Get up.

Never say I was the one

who wouldn't follow through.

He's not coming back.

He'll be back.

No, he won't. I know him.

It wasn't your fault. His behaviour

was completely inexcusable.

Mine wasn't too great either.

We all say things to reporters,

sweetie.

Something about the lights.

He'll understand.

Nationals are in two months.

If there is any possibility

of you competing...

...we have

to start training immediately.

As an individual?

As an individual.

Is that really what you want?

Yes.

Yes.

-I don't believe her.

-Yeah, well, don't worry...

...she doesn't believe her either.

Beautiful.

I didn't see you were there.

So graceful.

You always remind me

of your mother.

You know...

...no amount of medals

could ever make me love you more.

I know, Daddy.

So...

...how did it feel?

Lonely.

What are you doing here?

-What do you think I'm doing here?

-Wasting your time, for one thing.

The trials are in eight weeks,

I don't have time to waste.

Why you doing this?

Let's just leave it at it didn't work out

between us, okay?

I think we both kind of knew

it wouldn't.

Please don't give up on us

just because I made a mistake.

" Us"? I think you made it pretty clear

there is no " us."

Just go home, Jackie.

You don't need me.

You never needed me.

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