The Gabby Douglas Story Page #3

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has a really nice bathtub.

'Cause I wasn't gonna say anything before,

but, hoo, girl, you're kind of ripe.

I earned it.

Yes, you did.

Let's go run you a bath.

Okay.

Is my nose too flat?

Did somebody tell you that?

Because you have my mama's nose.

Are you saying that Miss

Carolyn's nose is too flat?

No.

Okay.

'Cause she has a perfect nose,

just like you.

Did I really get

Miss Carolyn's nose?

Absolutely.

And you got my smile.

You're just like a little

jigsaw puzzle of all of us,

and somehow you got

all the best parts.

Mom?

Yes?

Can we get a dog now?

No.

Just a small one.

Do you have wax in your ears?

Let me see those ears.

Oh, yeah, there's some wax in here.

I got to wash it out!

Zoway!

Zoway, Zoway! Come here!

Don't get him excited!

You know he's already wild.

Are you wild?

Huh, boy? You wild?

All right, now,

you have to take him for a walk,

because I have to go to work.

You'll be back for tonight, right?

I will try.

Try? Mom,

it's the Olympics.

Olympic Trials, and I know.

You've had it circled on the

calendar for over a year.

I will be there.

Okay.

All right.

Bye, Mom. Love you!

Don't be late! Bye!

Love you, Brie!

Bye!

There she is, Shawn Johnson.

This is a

multi-layered story, Shawn Johnson.

You saw her coach there,

Liang Chow, came from China.

Opened up Chow's

Gymnastics, and one day, in walked Shawn.

At that very moment,

he knew they had a future.

I thought it

was smoother than the Nationals.

Yeah, phenomenal.

One of the most difficult

routines being done in the world.

Has the highest degree of

difficulty for anyone in this meet.

And on top of that,

coming in with brand-new choreography.

It takes time to own your own routine

and to feel really comfortable.

Gabrielle? Are you okay?

That's my coach.

What are you talking about?

I'm going to the Olympics,

and Liang Chow is gonna be my coach.

The Olympics?

I wanted to stand

on the Olympic platform.

I wanted to be

the best in the world.

I could close

my eyes and see it.

Problem was, who believes a little

kid could have a dream so strong

it would eat you alive

if it didn't come true?

No one. That's who.

But it was a dream

that wouldn't go away.

It just got stronger.

I knew it was time to make

everyone else believe in me, too.

All right, come on, everyone.

Let's clean up. Let's go.

Coach! I can do the Amanar vault.

I'm ready.

You're still not getting

enough height on your takeoff.

One wrong landing,

you blow your ACLs,

and that's it.

Your career's over.

Well, I can get more height.

Just show me.

Stop rushing everything, Gabby.

I don't think you're ready yet.

Well, if you don't believe in me,

how am I supposed to get anywhere?

Like the Olympics?

Ashley, grab those mats.

Gabby, be patient.

There's time.

Stop worrying about the Amanar.

You have a competition coming up.

Focus on that. All right?

You got it.

You got it, Gabby.

One of the rising stars of the sport.

Every competition, she seems to

come out a little more polished.

Absolutely. You know,

you can really sense the confidence here.

I think this is gonna

be one to watch.

Really good form here.

And she really

keeps those lines.

This dismount's got

a high level of difficulty.

Yes! What a strong finish.

Really sticks the landing.

Look at her.

Look at her. She knows it.

She is beaming.

Well, that was a surprise, huh?

I didn't think you were gonna

pull that off. All right.

What's that supposed to mean,

he didn't think I'd pull it off?

I'll get it.

He's my coach.

Isn't he supposed to believe in me?

But he's always like, "No,

you're not ready for this.

"You're not

ready for that."

- Well, I believe in you, Breezy.

- Hello?

You're not my coach.

I bet Coach Chow

doesn't say that.

Oh, boy.

Now we're gonna be talking about Coach

Chow for the rest of the night, huh?

Well, I bet he doesn't.

Mom, it's the pharmacy.

All right. Coming.

"Coach Chow.

Coach Chow."

Arie. Come on.

Leave her alone.

The pharmacy?

It's nothing. I just have to

have my prescription changed.

Is it hot in here to you?

Um...

Could you hold my place, please?

I'm gonna go sit

down for a second.

Uh-huh. Sure.

Right. Next, please.

How do you have a bad

reaction to medicine?

Isn't it supposed to help you?

I don't know, Gabrielle.

Well, what does it mean?

I'm not a doctor.

It means she has to stop

working so she can rest.

Mama tell you that?

Stop working for how long?

They're here.

John. Arielle.

Come help me get your

mother in the house.

I got it, baby.

I got it.

Take your time.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm all right, sweetheart.

Listen.

Your mom had a bad reaction

to her medication,

but she's gonna be okay.

I don't want y'all to worry.

But it could be a while before

she gets back on her feet.

She's not allowed to work.

So money is gonna get real

tight in the next few months

until her disability kicks in.

Okay?

John?

Brie, what are you doing here?

Don't you have

a practice to go to?

It's too expensive, Mama.

And we're poor.

Do you know what poor is?

Poor is when you

run out of hope.

And that's not us,

not by a long shot.

You want to make me feel better?

Then go to practice.

You got a competition coming up,

and you need to be ready for it.

'Cause I'm gonna be at that competition.

I don't know about you.

You plan on being

at that competition?

Yeah?

Well, go get ready.

You're on your own

In a world you've grown

Few more years to go

Don't let the hurdle fall

So be the girl you loved

Be the girl you loved

I'll wait

So show me why you're strong

Ignore everybody else

We're alone now

I'll wait

So show me why you're strong

Ignore everybody else

We're alone now

Suddenly, I'm hit

Is this darkness of the dawn?

And your friends are gone

And your friends won't come

So show me where you fit

So show me where you fit

I'll wait

So show me why you're strong

Ignore everybody else

We're alone now

We're alone now

I'll wait

We're alone now

We're alone now

I'll wait

We're alone now

We're alone now

Suddenly, I'm hit

Is this darkness of the dawn?

And your friends are gone

And your friends won't come

So show me where you fit

So show me where you fit

Mom, what is it?

They used to call

them food stamps.

It looks like a debit card.

Well, it's not.

When you guys were younger,

I vowed I would never,

ever rely on another handout.

Nice!

Come on, Kelly!

Keep your legs

straight this time.

Please, Mom!

What are the chances?

I mean, it's a sign or something!

Coach Chow right here.

It's fate or something,

or something meant to be, or...

Are you gonna peel that, or are you

just gonna keep waving it around?

Please, Mama.

I mean, I know it's more money,

but what if it is fate?

Mmm.

What are you gonna say

when you first meet him?

You mean I get to go?

Oh, my God!

I'm gonna tell him he's my hero,

and I've waited my whole

entire life just to meet him,

and I'm gonna show him

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