And all for one
RICKY: Previously on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series...
Contrary to rumor, we are not doing High School Musical Two.
Course by course one by one
-Did you see me performing up there? -I did, yes.
Howie was being super weird just now,
and I'm dangerously close to doubting myself here, Neen.
We don't do it for them. Okay? We do it for us.
I just came by to support my favorite actor at East High.
Be our guest!
-It's official. My mom's not coming. -Oh, I...
She sent me a surprise instead.
-I think she meant me. -Jamie?
I'm sorry, who is this?
Is he with us?
He got a little freaked out.
You're like a legit music producer.
-You know Mom always says... -BOTH: "Just keep pushing."
Look, we're all just really glad that Gigi has a big-brother figure in her life.
My harness is missing.
No, this can't be happening.
-
Oh, my God, y'all. Ricky's transformation.
Wait. How'd it look?
Honestly?
Passable!
NINI: Oh, yeah.
GIRL: That's amazing! That's awesome.
Hey! Give it up for our star.
Uh, has anyone seen my boyfriend?
It feels like I've been missing him all night.
I think he pushed himself a little hard.
But I'm pretty sure he left a letter at your locker.
Uh, couple letters, actually.
Oh, okay, wow, that's sweet.
Um, maybe I'll read them on the way to Slices.
Good show, everyone.
Biggie?
I've always seen your name in lights.
This is what you were doing in between scenes all night?
Yeah. No. Sometimes I was actually puking.
You were the perfect Belle tonight.
-I was really proud. -
Come here, you evil genius.
-Okay. Wait... -
Oh, wait. I just got paint...
It's okay.
Hey, Kourtney.
Congrats.
Thank you, Howard.
You're welcome.
Um...
Okay, can I just say something real quick?
If I don't measure up in some way tonight, then I would like to know that now,
because after the big North High secret identity thing,
I'm not here for any more secrets or surprises.
Kourtney, that's not what this is.
Uh...
I'm blown away.
That's what's going on. Uh...
I couldn't take my eyes off you tonight.
Um...
I'm sorry. This is, like...
a new feeling for me.
Are you feeling intimidated?
You know, we don't have to use any more words.
No, I think I'd like to hear you say this.
Do you need a drum roll?
-Uh...
You make me nervous...
In a good way.
And that's a good thing and I just want that good thing to...
to keep going.
And I didn't really know how to say it.
Happy now?
MICHELLE: Yes.
-Sorry. Sorry. -
Um...
You in the mood for pizza?
If it's with you, always.
MICHELLE: Wait. Wait.
Here.
-I'm not even here right now. -
Oh, my God.
MAZZARA: Caswell.
Ah!
I feel I should thank you.
For?
I got a call during the show.
It seems I've been recommended for a spot in the Caltech doctoral robotics program.
That's amazing. Congrats!
They mentioned that their financial adviser,
Cash Caswell, spoke very highly of me.
They weren't supposed to say that part.
It's quite generous, son.
That's not being generous, it's doing what you can.
So, what are you gonna do?
I...
MISS JENN: Thank you.
I really don't know.
Yo, Gaston!
Just want you to know, I just looked up squid ink risotto online,
and I have a few questions.
Actually, I have questions about a lot of stuff that went down tonight.
So, I am ready to head out when you are.
I was actually thinking we should just maybe go to Slices tonight.
Oh. Yeah?
Yeah. I mean, it's Ashlyn's big night and everything,
and it seems like we should stick with the gang tonight.
Oh, man. Does this mean we gotta reschedule one more time?
We could or we could just play it by ear, you know?
Cool. Okay.
It would have been fun. I just feel like...
No, yeah, this is perfect. I'm just gonna grab my...
I'll see you there, then.
NINI: Hey! There you are.
Oh, I was just gonna text you.
Gotta catch up with Big Red before he heads to Slices.
Oh, well, I just wanted give you this. Finally signed my name.
-Here's mine. -
-Should we just read 'em now? -Why not?
Okay.
Um...
-"Dear Ricky." -"Dear Nini."
-Oh, come on. -
-Did we seriously write the same thing? -
Um, "I know it's been quite a journey."
-You said "long semester." -'Kay.
"But I'm so glad to be where we are."
"But I wouldn't trade it for anything. Here's to second acts."
"And new beginnings. Love, Nini."
It's pretty crazy.
I guess we are literally on the same page.
Just for a moment.
Miss Jenn? You're emoting by yourself.
It's not over.
It's not over yet.
Twenty-five percent of our final Menkies score will occur at the actual ceremony,
when I perform opposite Zackey Roy.
You mean when we do.
Maybe if we have a perfect performance at the Menkies,
we'll still win something.
-Did you need something? -CARLOS: Um...
I was gonna ask you to sign my program, but that's a hard never mind now.
Are you coming to the party?
Oh, I would. But I have to study the video of tonight.
There's room for improvement before the awards.
But have fun, you two.
We'll always have...
fun.
Gina, hey. Comin' to Slices?
Uh, think I'm gonna head home early, actually.
Hey.
What's goin' on?
I just had this big dumb plan to go out with EJ tonight and he just cancelled.
Oh...
You can go tomorrow.
No, he cancelled, Nini.
For good.
Gina, I don't know what's going on between you and EJ,
-but you are a force of nature. -Nini...
You have this energy about you that's...
Off-putting?
Powerful.
I'd say any guy would be lucky to have you,
but that's not the point.
Truth is, we're all lucky to know you.
You're still doin' it.
Doing what?
Lifting other people up.
-You did it all night. -
Look, I'm really sorry about the whole Valentine's Day chocolates thing.
Honestly, it was more about me and you than it was about me and him.
-Wait, who and who? -
I was just hoping we were finally in a place where you could...
I did. I do.
I mean, that's something that I learned early on,
when you stole all my stuff, then gave it back.
You're a really solid person, Nini.
Well...
If you change your mind about going to Slices...
Our show would have been better, by the way,
if you could have sung The Rose Song tonight.
I don't know about that.
Have you thought about taking your songwriting to the next level?
What are you asking me?
There's someone I think you should meet.
-Oh, good. -Hmm?
I wasn't sure if you'd be at the pizza place.
I'm waiting for the Menkies judge.
He is going to deliver the verdict
and let me know what we got nominated for, or didn't.
I'm in a great place mentally.
I believe you.
I told you to jump off something high, Ricky.
Yeah, I landed on my feet. So...
You always do.
But, uh...
I'm not sure that I didn't push you kids too hard this semester.
Um...
I saw you with my dad before the show. All the giggling.
I do that when I'm nervous.
I was talking about him.
-Uh, my dad... Um...
He's been through a lot this year, and I'm sure you have, too.
And I'm starting to realize,
no one should be able to tell anyone who they can or can't take a chance on.
Where is this going?
You have my blessing, if you want to date him again.
I mean, he's a crank and he can't make chicken, but...
-And you make him happy.
What else is there?
Are you happy?
Uh...
You know, I, uh, walked into the first day of school this year a skate rat.
And now, after two opening nights, I'm not really sure what I am.
But...
But yeah, I think I'm happy, or gettin' there.
Well, you deserve to be.
So do you.
-RICKY: All right.
Here's to second chances, huh?
-See you at Slices? -Yeah.
Who knew that love could be so bittersweet?
Oh, when it finally meets the end?
But there is something in the summer wind
A moment to begin again
I know that every time a door is shut
A window opens up for me
It's all wide open down this road I'm on
I'm finding who I want to be
BOTH: I got a second chance to fly
I got a second chance to fall
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?
A second chance is all
Was I a fool to read between the lines?
Did I misread the signs that much?
Who would have thought we'd come this far as friends?
Maybe that should've been enough
Maybe I'm safer when I'm on the run
No time to open up my heart
Maybe I'll hide behind my walls again
Instead of tearing them apart
BOTH: I got a second chance to fly
I got a second chance to fall
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?
A second chance is all
-I'm finding who I wanna be -Begin again
I thought I knew what I wanted
I'm safer when I'm on the run
-I'm finding who I wanna be -RICKY: Begin again
EJ: I thought I knew what I want
GINA: I'm safer when I'm on the run
I got a second chance to fly
I got a second chance to fall
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?
A second chance is all
I got a second chance to fly
I got a second chance to fall
-I wonder... -ALL: What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?
A second chance is all
-I'm finding who I wanna be -Begin again
-I thought I knew what I wanted -Begin again
I'm safer when I'm on the run
-I'm finding who I wanna be -Begin again
A second chance is all
Tonight was one for the record books.
ALL: Yes!
I literally don't even remember being on stage.
The rest of us will never forget it.
-CARLOS: Oh, thank you. -
We just came to congratulate you all.
It is true. Your show had a beginning, a middle, and an end. It was wonderful.
And Big Red, you were also in it.
Okay, well, thank you guys for dropping by,
but this is kind of a private party. So if you could, uh...
ALL: Bye. GINA: Thank you.
-ALL: We'll miss you. -Out you go. I said it. Come on.
In case we never speak again...
I like you, Ricky.
I like your big, brown eyes and your big, round hair.
Lily, look... -Okay, I'm just saying.
Sometimes people deserve a second chance.
After you.
-NATALIE: The audacity. -
Can you guys imagine
-if they actually win at the Menkies? -
Honestly, and don't sue me,
but I kind of don't care anymore if we win or lose to the competition.
I actually feel the same.
Okay, I thought it was just me.
I mean, we did it, right? We already got everything we wanted.
But just let the whole competition go, after all this work?
If I can have a, uh, senior moment here.
-
I've won a bunch of trophies over the years, you guys.
But I'd trade it all for this group right here tonight.
-ASHLYN: Aw! -
SEB: That's nice. CARLOS: Love you guys.
KOURTNEY: I love you. EJ: Yeah.
So, what are we gonna tell Miss Jenn?
The envelope, please.
Wildcats, I have in my hands the nominations
for the Alan Menken Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater.
I haven't opened it yet,
but who's ready for the biggest moment of the year?
Am I muted?
we were kinda thinking,
you know, maybe we won already.
NINI: Yeah.
Maybe we don't need or want to see what's in the envelope?
Oh, thank God.
I had to stop four times on the way here because I was physically ill.
-It was five. -Hey. I get it.
-ASHLYN: It's true.
MISS JENN: So, it's settled.
We're dropping out of the competition.
NINI: Yeah.
But what am I gonna do with this?
Oh, give me that. We got a pizza oven.
-Yes!
So are you really going to leave these magical kids for a college somewhere?
The only thing keeping me from running to California is...
Earthquakes.
You, us, or...
the possibility of us.
Unless, uh, you have a better offer.
My brother's expecting your call tonight.
Oh...
Why am I nervous?
Because it might change your life.
-Oh, great. -
Hey, roomie.
Listen, uh, I just had a chance to talk to EJ before he snuck out and...
I am so sorry.
If I had known you thought of him as a big brother,
I would've given you some very different advice this semester.
Okay.
Wait, what?
What?
Wait. Why would EJ think that?
Ashlyn?
Hey, Jamie, it's Nini.
Hey, Lily. It's, uh, it's me, Ricky.
EJ!
You got bad intel.
What?
Can I...
Can you what?
Can I kiss you?
Will you be my first kiss?
Buckle up, Wildcats. This summer's about to get hot.
Yes. Yes, it is.
DIRECTOR: Cut.
Listen, I'm sure Seb and Gina...
-Don't you laugh at me. -SOFIA: I'm not laughing.
Listen, I'm sure... Oh, my God, I'm so sorry.
-Listen... -
Excuse me, have you seen a Duke sweatshirt anywhere?
Oh, my God! What are you doing at the airport?
-Uh... Oh, no! -
Do I... Ooh!
-Ow! -KEEGAN: Don't scream.
-KEEGAN: I'm so sorry. I cut you off.
We're gonna workshop our Be Our Guest...
-I turned British. -
We're gonna workshop our Be Our Guest ideas on you guys...
We're gonna workshop our Be Our Guest audition...
We're gonna workshop our Be Our Guest visions on you guys.
-We're gonna workshop our Be I...
Oh, my gosh!
Improv is all about graciously handing the...
-Sorry.
MATT: I've won a bunch of trophies over the years, you guys.
But I'd trade it all for this group right here.
And actually, I think I can speak for all of us in saying
that this whole situation is kind of a dream come true for all of us.
JULIA LESTER: Mmm-hmm, yes.
And I think it's only fitting if we all have one more group exercise.
OLIVIA RODRIGO: Mmm-hmm, yes.
Yeah
You are the music in me
Sing it, dude.
You know the words "Once upon a time"
Make you listen, there's a reason
When you dream There's a chance you'll find
A little laughter, or happy ever after
You're a harmony to the melody
Echoing inside my head
-A single voice, above the noise -Single voice
Like a common thread
Mmm, you're pulling me
ALL: When I hear my favorite song
I know that we belong
Oh, you are the music in me
It's living in all of us
It's brought us here because
Because you are the music in me
Yeah
You are the music in me
Yeah
You are the music in me
MARK ST. CYR: It's okay.
JOSHUA BASSETT: What team?
ALL: Wildcats!
JOSHUA: What team? ALL: Wildcats!
JOSHUA: Yeah! ALL: Wildcats! Get'cha head in the game!
OLIVIA: Too late, guys. I'm so sorry.
Are y'all still recordin'? This thing recordin'?
Boom.