1 00:00:04,004 --> 00:00:06,590 BIG RED: Previously on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series... 2 00:00:06,673 --> 00:00:08,926 I was starting to see myself as a ladies' man. 3 00:00:09,009 --> 00:00:10,761 Or like, a man who's with a lady. 4 00:00:10,844 --> 00:00:13,680 But when we visited North High to see if they stole our Beast mask, 5 00:00:13,764 --> 00:00:16,558 Napoleon over here tried to win over my girlfriend. 6 00:00:16,642 --> 00:00:19,353 That man looks ridiculous and you should dump him and date me. 7 00:00:19,436 --> 00:00:21,396 These people made us do a dance-off 8 00:00:21,480 --> 00:00:23,857 just so Ashlyn could literally fall in love. 9 00:00:23,941 --> 00:00:25,317 But we have bigger problems. 10 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:27,736 Just feels like a lot's about to change around here. 11 00:00:27,819 --> 00:00:29,112 Redhead's intuition. 12 00:00:31,532 --> 00:00:35,118 Hi. Thank you all for coming to rehearsal in the morning. 13 00:00:35,202 --> 00:00:38,413 I know it's a crazy day with the career fair and all, 14 00:00:38,497 --> 00:00:41,458 but given all your behavior last week, 15 00:00:41,542 --> 00:00:44,002 I believe we are lucky to be rehearsing at all. 16 00:00:44,086 --> 00:00:45,170 For future reference, 17 00:00:45,254 --> 00:00:47,339 singing and dancing, good. 18 00:00:47,422 --> 00:00:49,758 Breaking and entering, bad. 19 00:00:49,842 --> 00:00:51,510 Miss Jenn, we didn't break anything. 20 00:00:51,593 --> 00:00:53,846 -Would you like me to be the first? -I'm good. 21 00:00:54,596 --> 00:00:56,348 Okay. I'm just going to say it. 22 00:00:56,431 --> 00:00:59,810 Zack Roy stole our Beast mask. Why are you not freaking out? 23 00:00:59,893 --> 00:01:02,437 Because winners don't freak out, Carlos. 24 00:01:03,105 --> 00:01:04,106 They rise. 25 00:01:04,606 --> 00:01:07,276 When they go low, we sing high. 26 00:01:07,359 --> 00:01:08,902 - 27 00:01:09,486 --> 00:01:10,779 -BOY: Wow! 28 00:01:12,114 --> 00:01:13,407 Uh, have you seen Nini? 29 00:01:13,490 --> 00:01:15,742 -Every time I open Instagram. -Yeah, thanks. 30 00:01:15,826 --> 00:01:17,035 I mean, here in school. 31 00:01:19,746 --> 00:01:23,792 No. Nini and I didn't leave things on a great note last week. 32 00:01:23,876 --> 00:01:27,296 And, uh, no, over the weekend we didn't exactly talk. 33 00:01:27,379 --> 00:01:29,131 But, look, I'm... 34 00:01:30,716 --> 00:01:33,802 Well, I'm not sure what's gonna happen when I see her today. 35 00:01:43,187 --> 00:01:44,354 Okay. Let's rehearse. 36 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:47,983 EJ, remember where you are emotionally. 37 00:01:48,066 --> 00:01:51,320 Belle has just rebuked your marriage proposal 38 00:01:51,403 --> 00:01:55,240 and LeFou is rallying the guys to boost you back up. Let's hit it. 39 00:01:56,533 --> 00:01:59,661 Don't forget to start on your left foot at the top of the chorus. 40 00:01:59,745 --> 00:02:01,830 Thank you. Anything else? 41 00:02:02,748 --> 00:02:03,749 Don't fall over. 42 00:02:03,832 --> 00:02:05,918 You dance people have all the best tips. 43 00:02:09,838 --> 00:02:11,215 Go get 'em, Biggie. 44 00:02:11,298 --> 00:02:12,966 Thanks! All good! 45 00:02:13,550 --> 00:02:15,135 I wasn't saying you weren't. 46 00:02:15,219 --> 00:02:18,305 Just know that I am loyally rooting for you, okay? 47 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:23,560 He's a little upset about the French kid. 48 00:02:24,353 --> 00:02:26,563 We're, uh, working through it. 49 00:02:28,565 --> 00:02:30,609 Big Red, whenever you're ready. 50 00:02:32,736 --> 00:02:34,571 - 51 00:02:36,156 --> 00:02:39,493 Gosh, it disturbs me to see you, Gaston 52 00:02:39,576 --> 00:02:41,620 Looking so down in the dumps 53 00:02:42,788 --> 00:02:45,791 Every guy here'd love to be you, Gaston 54 00:02:45,874 --> 00:02:48,252 Even when taking your lumps 55 00:02:49,044 --> 00:02:52,548 There's no man in town as admired as you 56 00:02:52,631 --> 00:02:55,050 You're everyone's favorite guy 57 00:02:55,884 --> 00:02:59,221 Everyone's awed and inspired by you 58 00:02:59,304 --> 00:03:05,310 And it's not very hard to see why 59 00:03:06,311 --> 00:03:10,482 -No one's slick as Gaston - 60 00:03:10,566 --> 00:03:12,109 No one's quick as Gaston 61 00:03:12,192 --> 00:03:15,696 No one's neck is as incredibly thick as Gaston 62 00:03:15,779 --> 00:03:19,491 For there's no man in town half as manly 63 00:03:19,575 --> 00:03:22,202 Perfect, a pure paragon 64 00:03:22,286 --> 00:03:25,455 You can ask any Tom, Dick, or Stanley 65 00:03:25,539 --> 00:03:30,294 And they'll tell you whose team they'd prefer to be on 66 00:03:30,377 --> 00:03:34,464 No one's been like Gaston 67 00:03:34,548 --> 00:03:36,175 A kingpin like Gaston 68 00:03:36,258 --> 00:03:39,803 No one's got a swell cleft in his chin like Gaston 69 00:03:39,887 --> 00:03:43,182 As a specimen, yes, I'm intimidating 70 00:03:43,265 --> 00:03:46,476 My what a guy that Gaston 71 00:03:46,560 --> 00:03:49,730 When I was a lad, I'd eat four dozen eggs 72 00:03:49,813 --> 00:03:52,608 Every morning to help me get large 73 00:03:52,691 --> 00:03:56,278 And now that I'm grown I eat five dozen eggs 74 00:03:56,361 --> 00:04:01,074 So I'm roughly the size of a barge 75 00:04:01,158 --> 00:04:04,912 No one shoots like Gaston 76 00:04:04,995 --> 00:04:06,455 Make those beauts like Gaston 77 00:04:06,538 --> 00:04:10,042 Then goes tromping around wearing boots like Gaston 78 00:04:10,375 --> 00:04:15,714 I use antlers in all of my decorating 79 00:04:15,797 --> 00:04:20,969 Say it again 80 00:04:21,512 --> 00:04:27,142 Gaston 81 00:04:33,857 --> 00:04:36,235 Dancers, glorious. 82 00:04:36,318 --> 00:04:37,861 Big Red, hilarious. 83 00:04:38,195 --> 00:04:39,196 And, EJ, 84 00:04:40,489 --> 00:04:41,698 victorious. 85 00:04:44,743 --> 00:04:47,871 Nice emotional connection to the material. 86 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:49,498 -I've got no notes. -MISS JENN: Oh. 87 00:04:49,581 --> 00:04:52,251 MAZZARA: And as much as I hate to break that connection, 88 00:04:52,334 --> 00:04:55,212 I'm afraid I'm the bearer of some hard news. 89 00:04:55,295 --> 00:04:57,589 We just got a call from the disciplinary board 90 00:04:57,673 --> 00:05:00,759 of an organization I'm not sure really exists. 91 00:05:00,843 --> 00:05:04,555 "Effective immediately, this production will shut down rehearsal for one week 92 00:05:04,638 --> 00:05:06,723 "as punishment for trespassing by order of the... 93 00:05:08,433 --> 00:05:09,434 "Monkeys." 94 00:05:10,978 --> 00:05:13,063 -GINA: Wait. -It's pronounced Menkies. 95 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:14,147 MAZZARA: Oh. 96 00:05:14,815 --> 00:05:17,568 For the record, your competition has been punished as well. 97 00:05:18,151 --> 00:05:19,945 North High is benched for the week. 98 00:05:20,028 --> 00:05:21,321 Okay. Feels generous. 99 00:05:21,405 --> 00:05:23,740 What are we gonna do? We can't lose a whole week 100 00:05:23,824 --> 00:05:26,201 when we haven't even started blocking the second act yet. 101 00:05:27,619 --> 00:05:31,748 We are going to keep our heads down and our chins up. 102 00:05:33,375 --> 00:05:36,295 I don't... I don't think that's physically possible. 103 00:05:36,378 --> 00:05:38,380 MISS JENN: It's an expression, Sebastian. 104 00:05:44,970 --> 00:05:46,638 How're you gonna forget to tell me 105 00:05:46,722 --> 00:05:49,141 that you moonlight as an amazing singer at North High. 106 00:05:49,224 --> 00:05:50,517 Was he deep undercover? 107 00:05:50,601 --> 00:05:52,311 It's crazy. 108 00:05:52,394 --> 00:05:54,188 I thought you and Howie were couple goals. 109 00:05:54,271 --> 00:05:56,190 We were. For a hot second. 110 00:05:56,273 --> 00:05:58,859 Until he came out of the castle and showed his true colors. 111 00:05:58,942 --> 00:06:02,321 I should have known there was a reason we never hung out with his friends. 112 00:06:02,404 --> 00:06:03,405 Shady. 113 00:06:05,616 --> 00:06:08,827 Oh. Speaking of personal reinvention... 114 00:06:08,911 --> 00:06:10,204 Oh, come on! 115 00:06:10,287 --> 00:06:13,999 I'm getting recommendations of your song from people who don't even know me. 116 00:06:14,082 --> 00:06:15,500 That's like famous adjacent. 117 00:06:16,460 --> 00:06:18,962 I'll admit, feels good to put myself out there. 118 00:06:19,046 --> 00:06:20,589 I'm all about it. 119 00:06:21,381 --> 00:06:25,636 But, what does you-know-who think about your new brand? 120 00:06:25,719 --> 00:06:28,931 We actually haven't talked much. So, maybe he didn't even notice. 121 00:06:30,307 --> 00:06:31,308 Oh, he noticed. 122 00:06:33,310 --> 00:06:35,020 Yo, Nini. 123 00:06:35,479 --> 00:06:36,480 Ricky, hey. 124 00:06:36,605 --> 00:06:38,440 Oh, what was that, Carlos? 125 00:06:38,524 --> 00:06:39,983 You need me for a costume fitting 126 00:06:40,067 --> 00:06:43,153 even though you're not even here so this makes no sense. I got you. 127 00:06:43,237 --> 00:06:44,279 Duty calls. 128 00:06:47,491 --> 00:06:48,992 You're not returning my texts. 129 00:06:49,743 --> 00:06:50,869 I've been really busy. 130 00:06:51,662 --> 00:06:54,831 For three days? I mean we haven't talked since North High. 131 00:06:54,915 --> 00:06:56,291 Yeah, crazy weekend. 132 00:06:57,125 --> 00:06:58,835 Because of your new music account? 133 00:06:59,878 --> 00:07:02,339 Uh, it's not actually a big deal. 134 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:04,091 Your music's fire, Nina! 135 00:07:04,466 --> 00:07:06,176 Oh. Thanks. 136 00:07:08,387 --> 00:07:11,014 Okay, maybe it's sort of a thing. 137 00:07:11,765 --> 00:07:13,559 So, I'm just going to ask, 138 00:07:13,642 --> 00:07:15,477 did you make that channel 139 00:07:15,561 --> 00:07:19,523 because of everything I said about keeping yourself under glass? 140 00:07:19,857 --> 00:07:22,150 I mean, is this you un-glassed? 141 00:07:23,944 --> 00:07:26,697 No offense, Ricky, but it's not actually about you. 142 00:07:27,990 --> 00:07:28,991 Okay, 143 00:07:29,533 --> 00:07:32,411 then, why is the channel called "Nina?" 144 00:07:32,870 --> 00:07:35,038 Good morning, East High, 145 00:07:35,122 --> 00:07:37,040 and welcome to Career Day. 146 00:07:37,124 --> 00:07:38,458 Juniors, stop by the booth 147 00:07:38,542 --> 00:07:41,253 in the AV club hallway for a career aptitude test. 148 00:07:41,336 --> 00:07:45,424 I'm just saying, when you make a point of changing your name on social media, 149 00:07:45,507 --> 00:07:47,467 it feels kind of personal. 150 00:07:47,551 --> 00:07:49,136 It is personal. To me. 151 00:07:49,219 --> 00:07:50,345 Nina's my given name. 152 00:07:51,305 --> 00:07:52,514 I'm being my own person 153 00:07:52,598 --> 00:07:55,392 and that seems like something you can maybe be happy for me about. 154 00:07:56,268 --> 00:07:58,562 There's so many people who are inspired by my channel. 155 00:07:58,645 --> 00:07:59,771 Like this girl in London 156 00:07:59,897 --> 00:08:02,357 said that the rose song helped her through a rocky time. 157 00:08:02,441 --> 00:08:03,483 Wow. 158 00:08:03,567 --> 00:08:05,277 -Seriously? -Literally those exact words. 159 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:06,862 See, just, like, scroll down. 160 00:08:07,321 --> 00:08:08,322 Neen! 161 00:08:09,948 --> 00:08:11,408 Phenomenal Woman apparel 162 00:08:11,491 --> 00:08:13,118 -is handing out swag. - 163 00:08:13,202 --> 00:08:15,078 -Please. -NINI: Oh. 164 00:08:20,751 --> 00:08:21,752 RICKY: Who is this guy? 165 00:08:26,340 --> 00:08:29,134 "Let me know if you're down to collab." 166 00:08:33,514 --> 00:08:36,183 -Oh, God. Oh, no. No, no, no... -BIG RED: Hey. 167 00:08:36,266 --> 00:08:38,435 I'm heading to my parents booth. You want some pizza? 168 00:08:38,519 --> 00:08:41,271 Unless it's magic pizza that can help me go back in time. 169 00:08:41,355 --> 00:08:42,356 Wait, what? 170 00:08:42,439 --> 00:08:44,399 Dude, I think I just messed up. Big time. 171 00:08:44,483 --> 00:08:48,278 I just deleted a, maybe, very important comment on Nini's Insta. 172 00:08:51,365 --> 00:08:52,366 Yeah. "Oh." 173 00:08:52,866 --> 00:08:55,369 So do you guys have any guesses on the guest speaker? 174 00:08:55,452 --> 00:08:57,120 Unless it's Alan Menken himself 175 00:08:57,204 --> 00:08:59,289 coming to apologize for what just happened to us, 176 00:08:59,373 --> 00:09:00,374 I'm not here. 177 00:09:00,457 --> 00:09:03,293 Ooh, I would die if it was, like, Greta Gerwig. 178 00:09:04,545 --> 00:09:07,297 You know you're not picking the person, right? 179 00:09:09,007 --> 00:09:13,595 Whoever it is, I'm sure they'll remind us to "seize the day and then let it go." 180 00:09:13,679 --> 00:09:15,514 Every year, same speech. 181 00:09:15,597 --> 00:09:16,807 Wait. What does that even mean? 182 00:09:17,474 --> 00:09:18,892 I was hoping that you knew. 183 00:09:18,976 --> 00:09:19,977 -Since... - No. 184 00:09:20,102 --> 00:09:21,103 Oh. 185 00:09:21,770 --> 00:09:22,771 No one heard that. 186 00:09:25,524 --> 00:09:28,193 Yeah. Gina and I have gotten a little bit closer 187 00:09:28,277 --> 00:09:31,113 since North High when we were pretending to be together. 188 00:09:31,238 --> 00:09:34,241 But, no, that was just pretend. 189 00:09:34,324 --> 00:09:35,325 We're friends. 190 00:09:35,993 --> 00:09:37,369 Why? Did she say something? 191 00:09:41,081 --> 00:09:42,749 Oh. Class, class. 192 00:09:43,667 --> 00:09:45,127 I am thrilled to present 193 00:09:45,210 --> 00:09:47,296 one of East High's most generous benefactors, 194 00:09:47,379 --> 00:09:51,717 Mr. Cash Caswell, with tips on success in life. 195 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:53,010 Well played, Caswell. 196 00:09:53,635 --> 00:09:55,679 -CASH CASWELL: Surprise. - 197 00:09:58,307 --> 00:09:59,516 Thank you, Mrs. Day. 198 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:00,809 Anytime. 199 00:10:00,893 --> 00:10:01,894 Students. 200 00:10:02,352 --> 00:10:03,353 It's an honor. 201 00:10:03,437 --> 00:10:05,981 Success is all about legacies. 202 00:10:06,064 --> 00:10:07,441 The ones that we inherit. 203 00:10:08,275 --> 00:10:09,943 And the ones that we build. 204 00:10:10,027 --> 00:10:14,448 I'm lucky to have a son that carries the Caswell name with pride. 205 00:10:14,531 --> 00:10:16,742 In fact, I wasn't gonna do this today, 206 00:10:19,786 --> 00:10:20,787 come on up here, Eej. 207 00:10:28,295 --> 00:10:30,881 My father gave me this when I got into Duke. 208 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:34,384 Now it's yours. 209 00:10:35,886 --> 00:10:36,887 Wait, what? 210 00:10:36,970 --> 00:10:38,388 Congratulations, EJ. 211 00:10:39,097 --> 00:10:40,140 -BOY: Whoo! - 212 00:10:40,224 --> 00:10:41,225 Whoo! 213 00:10:43,393 --> 00:10:44,478 Made some calls, son. 214 00:10:44,561 --> 00:10:46,730 They changed their mind. You're in. 215 00:10:54,821 --> 00:10:57,824 Now, how many of you are familiar with the phrase, 216 00:10:57,908 --> 00:10:58,951 "seize the day?" 217 00:11:01,245 --> 00:11:02,329 Way to go, "Eej." 218 00:11:06,708 --> 00:11:08,585 -What do you think? -MAZZARA: Looks good. 219 00:11:08,669 --> 00:11:10,921 -Too business? Jacket off? -Other one. 220 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:12,047 Too sexy? Okay. 221 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:18,095 It's been three long hours since East High was barred from rehearsals 222 00:11:18,178 --> 00:11:21,557 and I must admit, I was going just a little stir-crazy. 223 00:11:21,640 --> 00:11:22,641 But then it hit me. 224 00:11:22,724 --> 00:11:23,892 Oh, wait. That's awkward. 225 00:11:25,227 --> 00:11:26,895 It's Career Day. 226 00:11:26,979 --> 00:11:28,814 And I thought it might be fun 227 00:11:28,897 --> 00:11:31,692 to dust off the old Meisner and tread the boards a little. 228 00:11:32,109 --> 00:11:34,027 Coffee 229 00:11:34,111 --> 00:11:36,154 Coffee 230 00:11:37,322 --> 00:11:39,324 Benjamin has generously agreed 231 00:11:39,408 --> 00:11:42,536 to help me shoot a commercial audition for a local coffee shop. 232 00:11:42,619 --> 00:11:43,954 It's just one line. 233 00:11:45,205 --> 00:11:47,708 "The taste of coffee, the feeling of home." 234 00:11:48,250 --> 00:11:49,334 How hard can it be? 235 00:11:50,043 --> 00:11:51,044 Curtains up. 236 00:11:51,545 --> 00:11:53,005 Uh, I think you mean "action." 237 00:11:53,088 --> 00:11:54,089 Just roll it. 238 00:11:56,175 --> 00:11:58,969 "The taste of home, the feeling of coffee." 239 00:11:59,428 --> 00:12:00,679 Uh, don't you mean... 240 00:12:02,055 --> 00:12:03,348 Yep. Yep. Do-over. 241 00:12:04,349 --> 00:12:05,767 -Take your time. - 242 00:12:05,851 --> 00:12:06,852 Mmm. 243 00:12:12,983 --> 00:12:14,443 Lucie Locket lost her pocket. 244 00:12:14,735 --> 00:12:15,736 Yes. Okay. 245 00:12:15,819 --> 00:12:17,362 Curtains up. 246 00:12:17,821 --> 00:12:18,906 Action! 247 00:12:20,199 --> 00:12:21,491 The taste of feeling. 248 00:12:21,909 --> 00:12:23,619 No. The coffee of... 249 00:12:24,536 --> 00:12:25,913 Oh, my God. What is happening? 250 00:12:25,996 --> 00:12:27,664 Is it me? Is it Zackey Roy? 251 00:12:27,748 --> 00:12:29,082 And curtains down. 252 00:12:29,166 --> 00:12:30,375 Thank you. Five. 253 00:12:36,798 --> 00:12:38,342 Of course, we cannot rehearse 254 00:12:38,425 --> 00:12:40,969 on the day we were supposed to run Chip's big scene. 255 00:12:41,053 --> 00:12:42,721 Does Chip have any big scenes? 256 00:12:43,555 --> 00:12:45,140 Do you maybe wanna rephrase that? 257 00:12:46,642 --> 00:12:50,562 Well, there are no small parts, only small tea cups. 258 00:12:51,313 --> 00:12:52,648 I just made it worse. 259 00:12:52,898 --> 00:12:55,776 Excuse me. I'm going to get glitter. 260 00:12:57,903 --> 00:12:59,947 The thing is, after everything's that happened, 261 00:13:00,030 --> 00:13:01,532 I don't know where her head's at. 262 00:13:01,615 --> 00:13:05,327 I mean, I don't even know if I'm supposed to call her Nini or Nina. 263 00:13:05,410 --> 00:13:06,411 Yeah. 264 00:13:06,495 --> 00:13:09,540 But admitting that I deleted that comment will just make things worse. 265 00:13:09,623 --> 00:13:10,874 -Right? -Right. 266 00:13:10,958 --> 00:13:13,210 On the other hand, I don't wanna keep things from Nini. 267 00:13:13,293 --> 00:13:14,503 I should come clean. 268 00:13:14,586 --> 00:13:17,506 She'll be mad, but then she'll forgive me and everything will be fine. 269 00:13:17,589 --> 00:13:18,590 Preach. 270 00:13:19,800 --> 00:13:21,552 You really think it's going to be fine? 271 00:13:22,511 --> 00:13:24,513 I was talking to a podcast. 272 00:13:27,683 --> 00:13:28,892 I was saying, 273 00:13:29,643 --> 00:13:32,479 maybe this thing with Nini gets worse before it gets better, 274 00:13:32,563 --> 00:13:35,065 but then we'll fix it. Right? 275 00:13:35,899 --> 00:13:37,568 -You've been here before, Ricky. -Yeah. 276 00:13:38,944 --> 00:13:39,945 It's just... 277 00:13:40,779 --> 00:13:43,657 I'm gonna head over there. 278 00:13:50,414 --> 00:13:53,000 Junior class! Our career test results are in. 279 00:13:53,542 --> 00:13:57,045 "Big Red, you are a quiet introvert 280 00:13:57,129 --> 00:14:01,383 "whose selfless nature is perfect for a career in the service industry." 281 00:14:01,466 --> 00:14:02,926 The service industry? 282 00:14:03,010 --> 00:14:04,136 That's what it says. 283 00:14:04,761 --> 00:14:09,057 "Jobs you might be well suited for include mail delivery and hospitality." 284 00:14:10,976 --> 00:14:13,854 Okay. You wanna take the test again? 285 00:14:14,021 --> 00:14:15,022 Should I? 286 00:14:15,105 --> 00:14:17,608 Well, I'm just saying, they haven't seen you tap dance. 287 00:14:17,691 --> 00:14:18,692 That's true. 288 00:14:19,151 --> 00:14:20,402 What did Miss Jenn say? 289 00:14:21,278 --> 00:14:23,280 "Chin up and head down." 290 00:14:23,363 --> 00:14:24,448 Ignore the test. 291 00:14:30,078 --> 00:14:31,163 Come on. 292 00:14:31,622 --> 00:14:33,999 -I'm fine. I don't need a bodyguard. - 293 00:14:34,082 --> 00:14:38,962 I'm not your bodyguard. I'm your mother. And part-time therapist. 294 00:14:39,046 --> 00:14:40,964 Well, I don't need a therapist either. 295 00:14:42,257 --> 00:14:44,676 But, like, did Howie even like me 296 00:14:44,760 --> 00:14:47,179 or was he just trying to get intel on East High? 297 00:14:47,262 --> 00:14:48,847 Have you considered askin' him? 298 00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:51,642 It sounds so simple when you say it. 299 00:14:51,725 --> 00:14:54,895 Well, I have lived through a couple of relationships in my day. 300 00:14:54,978 --> 00:14:56,939 But Dad never made a mistake. 301 00:14:57,022 --> 00:15:00,192 No, he made plenty. And I made a few myself. 302 00:15:01,443 --> 00:15:04,363 I think the point is, if you're really working together, 303 00:15:04,446 --> 00:15:06,740 you'll make fewer mistakes over time. 304 00:15:06,823 --> 00:15:09,743 And your father always had a gift for begging. 305 00:15:10,452 --> 00:15:11,787 The thing is, I just... 306 00:15:13,372 --> 00:15:15,415 I just don't know if I can trust him. 307 00:15:15,499 --> 00:15:16,500 Kourtney... 308 00:15:17,125 --> 00:15:20,045 You the same girl who started designing all your own clothes 309 00:15:20,128 --> 00:15:22,673 -when you were just three years old. -And? 310 00:15:22,756 --> 00:15:26,468 And you have always known what's best for you. 311 00:15:26,552 --> 00:15:29,513 Trust yourself. I know I do. 312 00:15:33,851 --> 00:15:35,477 All right. I gotta... 313 00:15:35,561 --> 00:15:38,105 I know. But you got this. 314 00:15:41,108 --> 00:15:42,776 Cannoli on the house, Ms. G. 315 00:15:42,860 --> 00:15:44,778 How'd you know I needed this right now? 316 00:15:44,862 --> 00:15:46,321 I live to serve. 317 00:15:47,447 --> 00:15:48,532 Thank you. 318 00:15:56,290 --> 00:15:59,960 I made all the afternoon deliveries in record time. 319 00:16:00,043 --> 00:16:01,128 Okay. 320 00:16:01,211 --> 00:16:02,546 And did some side work. 321 00:16:02,629 --> 00:16:05,549 I... cleaned your desk a little. 322 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:07,926 Maybe you cleaned my desk. Or you don't even work here. 323 00:16:08,010 --> 00:16:09,511 Who can say what's true anymore? 324 00:16:09,595 --> 00:16:10,596 Kourtney, uh, 325 00:16:11,805 --> 00:16:13,807 -what do you want me to do? -Take a hint. 326 00:16:15,601 --> 00:16:18,395 I didn't tell you the truth because I wanted you to get to know me. 327 00:16:18,478 --> 00:16:23,066 Not the competition from North High, just me. 328 00:16:26,445 --> 00:16:28,614 -Howie, I don't do this. -Don't do what? 329 00:16:28,697 --> 00:16:31,241 The boys. The drama. Not my thing. 330 00:16:31,909 --> 00:16:33,452 But I made an exception. 331 00:16:33,535 --> 00:16:35,704 I let you in, and you couldn't even trust me enough 332 00:16:35,787 --> 00:16:37,623 to be honest about who you are? 333 00:16:40,751 --> 00:16:41,919 You know who I am. 334 00:16:44,296 --> 00:16:45,714 I know who I am, 335 00:16:46,423 --> 00:16:48,592 but I didn't even know you could sing like that. 336 00:16:48,675 --> 00:16:50,594 So, who knows what else you're hiding? 337 00:17:00,103 --> 00:17:01,104 NINI: Hey. 338 00:17:02,606 --> 00:17:04,358 -I'm fine. - 339 00:17:04,441 --> 00:17:06,235 Yeah, I can tell. 340 00:17:09,655 --> 00:17:10,656 Hey! 341 00:17:11,823 --> 00:17:13,659 Thought you're helping out with the crew. 342 00:17:13,742 --> 00:17:16,537 Yeah. Turns out I can't paint, or hammer. 343 00:17:17,120 --> 00:17:20,374 Which shouldn't surprise me since my career aptitude test 344 00:17:20,457 --> 00:17:22,626 revealed that I have no profitable skills. 345 00:17:24,753 --> 00:17:25,838 I should... 346 00:17:25,921 --> 00:17:27,297 I'm gonna get back to work. 347 00:17:31,260 --> 00:17:36,473 Nini, look. I'm here to, like, try and fix whatever's going on between us. 348 00:17:38,600 --> 00:17:42,187 I mean, like, obviously we both wanna make this work, right? 349 00:17:43,146 --> 00:17:44,648 We're doing everything we can. 350 00:17:45,691 --> 00:17:48,193 -That's why you came back from YAC... -Ricky, stop. 351 00:17:48,277 --> 00:17:51,864 I love you. And I missed you, but I did not come home for you. 352 00:17:54,950 --> 00:17:56,451 But when I called you, you... 353 00:17:56,535 --> 00:17:57,870 I was already in Salt Lake. 354 00:17:58,662 --> 00:18:00,372 Got off the bus before you ever called. 355 00:18:01,039 --> 00:18:03,792 So, what are you saying? You came back in spite of me? 356 00:18:03,876 --> 00:18:05,961 No. I didn't wanna hurt your feelings. 357 00:18:06,044 --> 00:18:08,172 So, being honest is a problem now. 358 00:18:08,255 --> 00:18:09,798 Look, where are we? 359 00:18:09,882 --> 00:18:12,509 I don't know. But hearing you say you wished I would come home 360 00:18:12,593 --> 00:18:15,637 and leave my dream behind was, like, a lot of feelings at once. 361 00:18:15,721 --> 00:18:18,265 Okay, I'm a little lost here, too. 362 00:18:18,348 --> 00:18:19,725 What's going on with you? 363 00:18:19,808 --> 00:18:21,810 Honestly, it's kind of freaking me out. 364 00:18:21,894 --> 00:18:24,855 First, you wait till the last second to tell me you're leaving for YAC. 365 00:18:24,938 --> 00:18:27,149 You asked Miss Jenn to give me a part in the show 366 00:18:27,232 --> 00:18:29,067 even though I told you I didn't want one. 367 00:18:29,151 --> 00:18:31,904 Then you wrote that rose song instead of telling me how you feel. 368 00:18:31,987 --> 00:18:35,157 -When my song got cut, you didn't care. -You didn't come home to be with me. 369 00:18:35,240 --> 00:18:36,992 I was trying to do the right thing. 370 00:18:37,075 --> 00:18:38,202 So was I. 371 00:18:38,285 --> 00:18:40,704 Guys, you might wanna take it down a couple notches. 372 00:18:40,787 --> 00:18:43,081 -You're scaring the real customers. -I'm out of here. 373 00:18:50,047 --> 00:18:52,508 Okay. Come on in. 374 00:18:54,134 --> 00:18:55,385 I'm opening my eyes. 375 00:18:56,970 --> 00:18:58,138 Oh. Wow. 376 00:18:58,972 --> 00:19:00,474 Are you the new Career Day speaker? 377 00:19:00,557 --> 00:19:01,808 Actually, I kind of am. 378 00:19:01,892 --> 00:19:03,143 You may not know this, 379 00:19:03,227 --> 00:19:06,939 but you are looking at the vice president of the Nostradamus Society, 380 00:19:07,022 --> 00:19:10,192 devoted to future sight and prognostication 381 00:19:10,275 --> 00:19:12,694 throughout the Greater Salt Lake Unified School District. 382 00:19:13,654 --> 00:19:15,322 You and your pillow talk. 383 00:19:15,405 --> 00:19:17,741 I saw your future, Big Red. 384 00:19:18,242 --> 00:19:20,786 And I'm here to tell you, it's bright. 385 00:19:24,164 --> 00:19:25,249 VoilĂ ! 386 00:19:26,833 --> 00:19:27,834 Oh. 387 00:19:28,335 --> 00:19:29,336 Wow. 388 00:19:29,419 --> 00:19:30,504 I know. 389 00:19:31,463 --> 00:19:32,506 Is that... 390 00:19:32,881 --> 00:19:35,843 -Is someone running an ultra-marathon? -ASHLYN: You're wiry. 391 00:19:37,302 --> 00:19:39,054 Uh, what about food service? 392 00:19:39,555 --> 00:19:45,227 Oh. Three Michelin stars, baby. You are the toast of Paris. 393 00:19:48,355 --> 00:19:49,356 You okay? 394 00:19:50,983 --> 00:19:52,985 Is that really what you want for me? 395 00:19:53,819 --> 00:19:55,529 To be in Paris? 396 00:19:58,031 --> 00:20:00,701 No. Look, I didn't mean to... 397 00:20:02,244 --> 00:20:04,621 It's not for me, it's for you. 398 00:20:04,705 --> 00:20:07,499 If you can dream it, you can do it. 399 00:20:10,335 --> 00:20:11,336 May I? 400 00:20:22,055 --> 00:20:23,182 This is my dream, Ash. 401 00:20:25,434 --> 00:20:28,478 Being with my friends and family and working in the pizza shop. 402 00:20:28,562 --> 00:20:31,231 But you can be anything you want. 403 00:20:32,774 --> 00:20:33,775 Honestly, 404 00:20:34,568 --> 00:20:37,070 the only other thing that makes me happy is you. 405 00:20:39,281 --> 00:20:41,992 But, like, I know you're gonna be a big star. 406 00:20:42,075 --> 00:20:44,494 So, maybe it's not enough. 407 00:20:48,373 --> 00:20:50,334 Okay, that's... 408 00:20:50,417 --> 00:20:53,837 -That's not what I was trying to... -I've gotta, uh, I gotta go home. 409 00:20:54,588 --> 00:20:56,423 You can keep this. I don't need it. 410 00:21:07,267 --> 00:21:09,353 Okay, I just wrote a backstory for my character 411 00:21:09,436 --> 00:21:11,522 and spent six minutes as an actual coffee bean. 412 00:21:11,605 --> 00:21:13,023 -I am ready. - 413 00:21:14,900 --> 00:21:16,527 Wait, what's happening? 414 00:21:17,861 --> 00:21:20,113 I just thought you might wanna take a load off. 415 00:21:20,197 --> 00:21:22,199 Stop thinking about the competition for a second. 416 00:21:25,994 --> 00:21:29,831 French roast, your favorite. 417 00:21:34,962 --> 00:21:37,130 And, uh, what was the line again? 418 00:21:37,965 --> 00:21:40,592 "The taste of coffee, the feeling of home." 419 00:21:42,928 --> 00:21:45,514 Well, now I just have to do it again for the camera. 420 00:21:47,224 --> 00:21:48,517 You just did. 421 00:21:52,271 --> 00:21:53,438 Benjamin. 422 00:21:54,565 --> 00:21:57,609 This may be the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me. 423 00:21:57,693 --> 00:21:58,819 MAZZARA: Oh. 424 00:22:01,572 --> 00:22:05,117 I... I'm sure your boyfriend has a trick or two up his sleeve. 425 00:22:05,200 --> 00:22:10,289 Actually, um, we put the brakes on everything. 426 00:22:10,372 --> 00:22:14,084 In light of preserving my student-teacher relationship with Ricky. 427 00:22:14,167 --> 00:22:15,586 I would imagine that 428 00:22:15,669 --> 00:22:19,256 colleagues aren't supposed to fraternize for similar reasons. 429 00:22:21,425 --> 00:22:23,719 Well, anyway, uh... 430 00:22:23,844 --> 00:22:26,763 I... Good luck with your audition. 431 00:22:26,847 --> 00:22:30,225 I... They would be crazy not to hire you. 432 00:22:31,852 --> 00:22:34,980 I'm gonna put this together and I'll send you the video tonight. 433 00:22:35,063 --> 00:22:37,983 Thank you, Benjamin. For everything. 434 00:22:39,359 --> 00:22:41,653 You don't get enough credit around here. 435 00:22:44,948 --> 00:22:48,368 I don't think you need a fallback, by the way. 436 00:22:50,162 --> 00:22:54,708 I think you are the most dedicated teacher at this school. 437 00:23:08,305 --> 00:23:09,556 It's open, Ash. 438 00:23:22,110 --> 00:23:24,238 -EJ. -Hey, what are you doing here? 439 00:23:25,113 --> 00:23:27,407 Um, I live here? 440 00:23:28,158 --> 00:23:30,994 Right. Sorry. I... Little out of it. 441 00:23:31,078 --> 00:23:32,788 Is my cousin around? 442 00:23:32,871 --> 00:23:35,832 Oh, she went out to buy some kind of new shirt. 443 00:23:35,916 --> 00:23:38,043 -Yeah, I didn't ask. -Oh, okay. 444 00:23:40,337 --> 00:23:42,130 You wanna help me with this? 445 00:23:42,214 --> 00:23:43,590 It keeps getting tangled. 446 00:23:43,674 --> 00:23:45,092 Sure. 447 00:23:45,175 --> 00:23:47,344 -Okay. Yeah, just hold that. -All right. 448 00:23:48,929 --> 00:23:50,556 Congrats on Duke. 449 00:23:50,639 --> 00:23:52,349 Why didn't you tell anyone? 450 00:23:52,432 --> 00:23:54,393 I didn't really get in. 451 00:23:54,476 --> 00:23:55,477 But your dad... 452 00:23:55,561 --> 00:23:59,106 I mean, I did, but only because he made it happen. 453 00:24:00,607 --> 00:24:02,276 So, you're in, right? 454 00:24:02,359 --> 00:24:04,069 Isn't that what you always wanted? 455 00:24:06,196 --> 00:24:08,866 Look, I don't wanna say this the wrong way. 456 00:24:10,742 --> 00:24:16,248 I am incredibly grateful for the privilege, but... 457 00:24:16,331 --> 00:24:17,791 But you didn't earn it. 458 00:24:18,542 --> 00:24:19,751 Yeah. Um... 459 00:24:21,044 --> 00:24:24,089 It's just that my entire life has been mapped out for me 460 00:24:24,173 --> 00:24:27,050 for as long as I can remember. You know? 461 00:24:28,719 --> 00:24:30,262 Not really. 462 00:24:30,345 --> 00:24:33,807 I'm always one natural disaster away from landing in a new place. 463 00:24:33,891 --> 00:24:35,100 Yeah, what is that like? 464 00:24:36,018 --> 00:24:39,313 Sometimes stressful, sometimes freeing. 465 00:24:40,522 --> 00:24:43,692 I don't really worry much about the future 'cause I can't control it. 466 00:24:43,775 --> 00:24:46,570 I just try to forge ahead wherever I land. 467 00:24:46,653 --> 00:24:48,989 Well, you always seem to know what you want. 468 00:24:49,072 --> 00:24:51,200 Okay, so what do you want? 469 00:24:56,371 --> 00:24:58,332 Okay. Close your eyes. 470 00:25:03,128 --> 00:25:09,051 So, EJ, when you think about your life, what do you see? 471 00:25:10,302 --> 00:25:13,514 I see a guy who cheated at water polo. 472 00:25:14,598 --> 00:25:18,769 And who tried to bribe Miss Jenn into giving him the part of Troy. 473 00:25:20,229 --> 00:25:21,438 And there's more. 474 00:25:22,356 --> 00:25:23,440 My turn. 475 00:25:24,608 --> 00:25:25,651 Can't wait. 476 00:25:26,860 --> 00:25:28,195 When I think of you, 477 00:25:30,322 --> 00:25:33,534 I see the guy who bought me a plane ticket back to East High 478 00:25:33,617 --> 00:25:35,577 so I could be a part of the show. 479 00:25:35,661 --> 00:25:40,207 A guy whose birthday video for Carlos made everybody cry. 480 00:25:41,833 --> 00:25:44,711 I see someone who tries really hard to do the right thing. 481 00:25:44,795 --> 00:25:46,255 He fails a lot. 482 00:25:47,631 --> 00:25:49,299 But he keeps on trying. 483 00:25:50,384 --> 00:25:51,802 That's what you think of me? 484 00:25:53,595 --> 00:25:56,765 EJ, you are a really good guy. 485 00:25:57,599 --> 00:26:00,477 Maybe if you just forgave yourself a little, you'd see what I... 486 00:26:00,561 --> 00:26:02,688 the rest of us see, 487 00:26:03,856 --> 00:26:07,693 and maybe then, you'd recover from all your exhausting good fortune. 488 00:26:08,443 --> 00:26:10,487 -Yeah, that's fair. 489 00:26:15,701 --> 00:26:17,619 You wanna know what I see right now? 490 00:26:17,703 --> 00:26:18,954 No, you don't have to do that. 491 00:26:19,037 --> 00:26:21,540 I see one of the bravest people I know. 492 00:26:25,836 --> 00:26:27,296 -GINA: Hi, roomie. 493 00:26:27,379 --> 00:26:29,798 Hey, I just got your text, EJ. You wanted to talk? 494 00:26:33,010 --> 00:26:35,012 Uh, thanks. I think I'm okay now. 495 00:26:43,854 --> 00:26:45,105 RICKY: Knock, knock. 496 00:26:45,189 --> 00:26:48,901 No boys allowed, unless your name is Ricky Bowen. 497 00:26:50,569 --> 00:26:52,070 -Hi. -Hey. 498 00:26:53,572 --> 00:26:56,533 Man, I can't believe this treehouse is still standing. 499 00:26:56,617 --> 00:26:58,368 Mmm. My moms build stuff to last. 500 00:26:58,452 --> 00:26:59,703 No kidding. 501 00:27:01,455 --> 00:27:04,333 Do you remember how big this thing felt, when we were little? 502 00:27:04,416 --> 00:27:06,335 -The Forest Palace. - 503 00:27:07,252 --> 00:27:08,754 Thanks for comin'. 504 00:27:08,837 --> 00:27:10,881 Yeah. I'm glad you texted. 505 00:27:11,465 --> 00:27:14,343 I thought it'd be good or meaningful, 506 00:27:14,426 --> 00:27:15,969 I guess, to meet in our old... 507 00:27:16,053 --> 00:27:17,846 -Hideaway? - 508 00:27:18,889 --> 00:27:22,226 Man, I'm having flashbacks to the... 509 00:27:22,309 --> 00:27:23,977 I knew this was gonna happen. 510 00:27:24,061 --> 00:27:26,980 We were kids, okay? I didn't know braces could interlock. 511 00:27:27,105 --> 00:27:30,150 It was still a solid first kiss, though. 512 00:27:30,234 --> 00:27:31,401 The best. 513 00:27:33,862 --> 00:27:35,697 Feels like 100 years ago. 514 00:27:39,076 --> 00:27:41,537 So? What did your results say? 515 00:27:41,620 --> 00:27:44,581 -Hmm? -Your career test thing? 516 00:27:45,499 --> 00:27:48,252 Oh, um... Just that I should be my own boss. 517 00:27:48,335 --> 00:27:52,005 That I'm independent-minded, go figure. 518 00:27:52,089 --> 00:27:54,466 -Um... 519 00:27:55,384 --> 00:27:59,847 Look, Ricky, what I said before about leaving YAC, 520 00:28:01,056 --> 00:28:03,016 part of it was for you, 521 00:28:03,100 --> 00:28:06,520 but part of it was because it just didn't feel right. 522 00:28:08,063 --> 00:28:13,026 But lately, I've been thinking a lot about how I liked who I was there. 523 00:28:14,444 --> 00:28:17,406 Uh... It didn't feel right, but you liked who you were? 524 00:28:18,031 --> 00:28:20,534 Yeah. I mean, I got in trouble a couple of times, 525 00:28:20,617 --> 00:28:23,203 but at least I was taking risks. 526 00:28:23,287 --> 00:28:25,664 You know, I had a new name, fresh start. 527 00:28:26,582 --> 00:28:28,125 I've never had that here. 528 00:28:28,208 --> 00:28:31,044 Always been Nini and Ricky. 529 00:28:31,920 --> 00:28:34,506 I mean, it's literally painted on the wall. 530 00:28:35,799 --> 00:28:38,427 Yeah, I think I've been trying to protect that. 531 00:28:39,553 --> 00:28:41,096 It feels safe. 532 00:28:42,139 --> 00:28:44,224 See, the thing is, I don't wanna feel safe. 533 00:28:47,561 --> 00:28:51,106 Oh, um, that's gonna be my moms asking if you wanna stay for dinner. 534 00:28:51,190 --> 00:28:54,109 I deleted a comment on your new Insta today. 535 00:28:55,027 --> 00:28:57,487 -What? -When you gave me your phone, 536 00:28:58,780 --> 00:29:01,658 someone was scouting you for a music showcase thing, 537 00:29:01,742 --> 00:29:03,952 and I erased it, 538 00:29:05,245 --> 00:29:06,872 and then I couldn't unerase it. 539 00:29:07,831 --> 00:29:09,291 Ricky, that's not okay. 540 00:29:09,374 --> 00:29:12,461 I agree. I know. I know none of this is. 541 00:29:12,544 --> 00:29:13,795 I'm just... 542 00:29:16,340 --> 00:29:19,051 I'm sorry at this point. 543 00:29:21,094 --> 00:29:23,472 I've been trying to do everything I can 544 00:29:23,555 --> 00:29:28,060 to make things work because I love you so much. 545 00:29:33,482 --> 00:29:35,275 Honestly, I don't like who I'm becoming, 546 00:29:35,943 --> 00:29:37,694 chasing you down all the time. 547 00:29:39,321 --> 00:29:40,864 I don't like running away. 548 00:29:43,534 --> 00:29:45,035 Look, uh... 549 00:29:47,287 --> 00:29:50,582 it seems like we've been out of sync ever since I got back home. 550 00:29:52,167 --> 00:29:57,840 Maybe we both just, uh, need some space to figure things out. 551 00:29:59,967 --> 00:30:02,803 Last time we took a break, we ended up broken up. 552 00:30:04,763 --> 00:30:05,889 Are we breaking up? 553 00:30:09,393 --> 00:30:10,936 I don't wanna hold you back. 554 00:30:14,147 --> 00:30:16,108 I don't want to hold you back either. 555 00:30:19,111 --> 00:30:20,654 Can I just hold you now? 556 00:30:26,326 --> 00:30:28,662 -RICKY: It's okay. 557 00:30:30,664 --> 00:30:32,833 You know, I got you. 558 00:30:43,051 --> 00:30:44,303 - 559 00:31:11,496 --> 00:31:12,664 Goodbye, Nini. 560 00:31:35,896 --> 00:31:39,107 I'm gonna head out for the night. Unless you need something else. 561 00:31:39,191 --> 00:31:40,484 I'm good. Thanks. 562 00:31:41,443 --> 00:31:43,612 Can I say something to make you reconsider? 563 00:31:43,695 --> 00:31:45,906 Honestly, I think we're done talking now. 564 00:31:52,746 --> 00:31:58,460 Hopeless, as my dream dies 565 00:31:59,253 --> 00:32:02,506 As the time flies 566 00:32:02,589 --> 00:32:07,594 Love a lost illusion 567 00:32:07,678 --> 00:32:13,267 Helpless, unforgiven 568 00:32:14,017 --> 00:32:17,312 Cold and driven 569 00:32:17,896 --> 00:32:23,652 To this sad conclusion 570 00:32:24,820 --> 00:32:29,950 No beauty could move me 571 00:32:30,033 --> 00:32:35,414 No goodness improve me... 572 00:32:35,539 --> 00:32:39,084 No power on earth 573 00:32:39,167 --> 00:32:45,132 If I can't love her 574 00:32:46,175 --> 00:32:51,346 No passion could reach me 575 00:32:51,430 --> 00:32:56,685 No lesson could teach me 576 00:32:56,768 --> 00:33:00,647 How I could have loved her 577 00:33:00,731 --> 00:33:06,528 And make her love me, too 578 00:33:06,612 --> 00:33:11,617 If I can't love her 579 00:33:12,201 --> 00:33:16,413 Then who 580 00:33:16,496 --> 00:33:21,460 Long ago I should have seen 581 00:33:22,419 --> 00:33:27,216 All the things I could have been 582 00:33:28,050 --> 00:33:34,765 Careless and unthinking, I moved onward 583 00:33:35,724 --> 00:33:40,771 No pain could be deeper... 584 00:33:40,854 --> 00:33:44,525 Hi, Dad. Uh, we need to talk. 585 00:33:47,486 --> 00:33:49,279 I'm not going to Duke. 586 00:33:50,364 --> 00:33:56,036 If I can't love her 587 00:33:56,870 --> 00:34:02,084 No spirit could win me 588 00:34:02,167 --> 00:34:07,548 No hope left within me 589 00:34:07,631 --> 00:34:11,301 Hope I could have loved her 590 00:34:11,385 --> 00:34:17,599 And that she'd set me free 591 00:34:17,683 --> 00:34:22,729 But it's not to be 592 00:34:22,813 --> 00:34:27,776 If I can't love her 593 00:34:28,735 --> 00:34:35,701 Let the world be done with me 594 00:34:38,328 --> 00:34:42,416 If I can't love her 595 00:34:43,458 --> 00:34:49,673 If I can't love her