My Perfect Landing (2020): Season 1, Episode 5 - Best Laid Plans - full transcript
Joon devises an elaborate scheme to deal with some blackmail.
Voiceover: Previously on
My Perfect Landing...
Wow, where was that hiding?
She's just as good as Olivia.
Olivia's not going to like that.
As long as you're not competing
above a level four,
you promise me you wouldn't do
anything too dangerous?
Of course.
I met the captain this morning.
She didn't seem to like me.
Sounds like Olivia!
Maybe she thinks you're
a threat.
She pretended to be a four,
and then did level eight.
There's something weird going on
and we need to find out
what it is.
Her mom won't let her compete
above a level four.
Yeah, if her mom catches her
doing it,
she'll be kicked off the team
and she'll be grounded for life.
Coach: Tight.
Whoo!
Did you get it?
Why did you record this?
If you don't quit the team,
I'm going to make sure
your mom sees this video.
Olivia, please.
Oh!
Why did you try that move?
You know you're not ready
for that.
I saw Jenny do it at tryouts.
If she could do it, I wanted
to see if I could.
We could just destroy
that video.
You can be on the team, right?
Don't do anything crazy.
Hey, I sent you a bunch of texts
last night.
You never replied.
Yeah, I wasn't exactly sure how
to respond to five skull emojis.
You show up at practice, I'm
sending the video to your mom.
Got it?
I got it.
Hi, girls!
Was she bothering you, Jenny?
Do you notice how every time
she passes by,
the room gets colder?
Insta-poem that.
Leader of the pack,
humility she lacks.
That girl is a hack,
and I wish she'd just get off
your back.
(applause)
So, what's going on?
I need to find a way to get out
of practice today
so Miss Allister still thinks
I'm on the team,
but Olivia doesn't.
All this so your mom
doesn't find out?
It's been hard for my mom
since my dad died
and I don't want to make
things worse.
What are you going to tell
Miss Allister?
I don't know, I'm making things
up as I go along.
Good luck.
I'll need it.
Hey, Miss Allister, can I talk
to you for a second?
Oh, before I forget,
I want to get you
a team jacket.
What size are you?
-Uh, team jacket?
-Yeah.
-Uh, small.
-Good.
Oh, what did you want
to tell me?
I won't be able to make it
to practice tonight.
Why not?
I have a thing.
What kind of thing?
Um, my grandpa needs me to help
him put on winter tires.
(laughing)
It's almost summer, Jenny.
Uh, could just be summer tires.
In Miami, they're just tires.
I think I know what's
happening here.
I think Miss Jenny Cortez has
a small case of the nerves.
I don't think it's the nerves.
Look, you're going to fit in
just fine,
and I even emailed
the entire team
to let them know that they need
to be extra nice to you.
So, I'll see you at practice.
Great... see you at practice.
Size small, right?
Yeah.
Okay, I'll have it to you
by practice!
How did it go?
I can't get out of it.
(Rachel whispering)
I heard.
She's even ordering you
a team jacket.
After I show up at practice
and Olivia sends the video
to my mom,
I'll never be allowed
to leave the house again.
Well, at least you'll have
something new to wear
when you're grounded.
♪
♪ Gotta do my thing
(my thing) ♪
♪ Can you feel the adrenaline ♪
♪ Oh maybe it's finally
happening ♪
♪ Oh maybe it's really
kicking in ♪
♪ Oh baby, it's finally
happening ♪
♪ Now I found my perfect
landing ♪
♪
I think I found a way for you
to live your Olivia-free life!
There's a two o'clock
flight to Atlanta.
I have an aunt who lives there.
We call her Aunt-lanta.
(laughing)
Ooh, if you leave right now,
you can make it.
If only I had a credit card.
Morning, ladies!
Joon told us about
your video problem.
And me and the guys
might have a solution.
You might as well just give
them a shot.
-Beggars can't be choosers.
-So, what's the plan?
We're going to delete the video
off of Olivia's phone.
That's crazy.
It's not crazy!
Let me tell you what
the plan is.
-No, please, no!
-Smart.
That way, if they make you take
a lie detector test,
you'll pass.
And you obviously didn't take
the stupid detector test,
did you?
No, I'm still saving up for it.
(Jenny sighing)
The sad part is you guys
are my best hope.
Thank you!
Just remember this, "The eagle
flies close to the sun."
What's that supposed to mean?
It will all make sense later.
Okay, team, we're a go.
Dace on walkie-talkie:
Let's rendezvous at HQ.
So, let's discuss the plan
one more time.
We all know that Paul,
because he's a math genius...
It's not official yet, but yes,
I should be hearing mid-March.
Paul has skipped a grade
and is in Olivia's math class,
so he is our point of contact.
Challenge accepted.
But for this to work,
we need Olivia's phone on her
in the classroom.
So first, we gum her locker.
Joon: Kiko, our gum expert,
will disarm the locker.
At that point,
unable to close her locker,
she will be forced to bring
her phone with her to class.
That brings us to phase two.
Paul sends annoying texts
to Olivia...
...which will get her kicked out
of Miss Allister's class.
Uh, Kiko, you have Olivia's
phone number, right?
I do.
She's friends
with my sister Cassie.
Now, let's get started.
A red velvet cupcake
to cheer you up.
(weakly)
I don't think I can eat it.
You okay?
Yeah, you look really sick.
I don't feel too good.
Oh, you poor thing.
It must be all the stress.
No, it's me. I'm fine.
(laughing)
You're pretending to be sick so
you don't have to go to school?
Oh!
Miss another practice,
you live another day!
That's the plan.
-Can we help?
-Sure.
Okay, I'll Google really
horrible diseases
in case you need any symptoms.
And I'll cough really,
really loud
so it looks like everybody's
got it.
Mother on phone: Hello?
-Oh, hey, Mom.
-How was school?
(coughing)
Yeah, I don't feel too good.
(coughing)
I felt fine this morning,
and then it just hit me.
(whispering)
I have a headache.
I have a really bad headache.
Really sore joints!
Really sore points.
And shooting pains!
And shooting pains.
(coughing)
Okay, bye.
What did she say?
She said that she's not home,
but my grandpa is there
and he can watch me.
(cheering)
Sore joints?
What disease did you
give me?
Tennis elbow.
Guess there'll be no Wimbledon
this year.
(all giggling)
Paul on walkie-talkie:
In position,
and about to commence phase two,
texting Olivia.
As soon as Miss Allister starts
speaking, phase two begins.
Miss Allister on walkie: Okay,
everybody open your textbooks.
Chapter ten, please.
Adnan earns three dollars
an hour,
and Jolene earns two dollars
an hour more than Adnan.
(phone dinging)
If Adnan works nine hours
and Jolene works six,
who makes the most money?
(phone dinging)
Olivia, it's your phone!
Whose phone is that?
-Uh, I'm sorry, Miss Allister.
-(dinging)
I don't know what's happening.
Miss Shaw, you know my rules.
No phones in class.
Please give me the phone.
(dinging)
Who is texting you right now?
It's someone named Paul.
She doesn't know anyone
named Paul.
As if!
It is me.
Olivia: Seriously?
I am raising my hands slowly.
(phone dinging)
Okay, well, you two with me
now, please.
Phase two completed!
Paul: I want it noted
that I am coming
with no resistance.
Also, Adnan makes 27 dollars,
Jolene makes 30.
Thus, Jolene makes
three dollars more.
That is correct, Paul,
except you're still in trouble.
Let's go.
Everybody write Jolene.
I don't know why I have to come,
Miss Allister.
I didn't do anything wrong.
We've just got to talk it out,
school policy.
Don't blame me!
Blame society!
Phase two is complete.
Yes, Dace?
If I'm not mistaken,
I believe now we can have lunch.
Yes. Chow time.
Food tastes better
when we're on a mission.
Mm-hmm!
Mm!
♪
Okay, you two sit here, please.
You both know you're not
allowed phones in class.
I had to keep it on me
because someone clogged
my locker with spearmint gum.
It was cinnamon-flavored!
Once again, I admit guilt.
I gummed up her locker
with cinnamon-flavored gum.
That is so ewww!
Okay, why are you doing this,
Paul?
I can tell you exactly why
I did it.
I have some very valid reasons.
In fact, I have three reasons.
You could almost call them
phases.
-Okay.
-Three phases.
Are you okay, 'cause really,
I'm concerned.
-Yes, we both are concerned.
-Yeah.
Only thing that concerns me
right now is phase three!
Phase three.
Oh, is this some sort of, like,
metaphor? Like a gaming thing?
Yeah, right?
No. Okay, um...
Phase three!
(laughing awkwardly)
Phase three!
On walkie-talkie: Three!
Do you hear me speaking
about phases?
His robot brain
is glitching again.
Paul: Let me say again,
I have three reasons!
Ooh, phase three.
Dace, you're in.
But I've only eaten half
of my one-bite brownie.
Eat it on the run.
My mom told me never to do this!
Okay, can you tell us more
about these phases?
Just work with me.
I don't feel like this is
a safe space!
Okay, maybe just give us
anything, Paul.
Phase three, anyone?!
Oh, finally.
Excuse me, we are in the middle
of something, Dace.
Wait, are you okay?
(panting)
The tarantula...
from the science lab...
it got loose.
What?! The spider?
And it crawled into
Mr. Vine's hat...
and he put it on.
Okay, go, go, go, go!
You two, figure this out
yourselves.
Please.
And we thought we had problems.
You're such a dweeb.
♪
Oh, Grandpa, my stomach...
No, no, that's not the one.
Oh, Grandpa,
I've got such a bad headache.
No.
Oh, Grandpa, my throat.
I don't think I'm able
to practice today.
Bingo.
(hoarsely) Grandpa!
Hey, kiddo, I heard
you're under the weather.
Yeah, my throat's really sore.
Uh, you sounded fine
this morning.
I must have caught it at school.
You know, next time fake
a stomach ache.
They're easier to pull off.
What's going on?
I'm just so stressed out
about practice.
I thought you weren't even
on the team.
It's complicated.
Come on, you've got the skills.
You'll be fine.
It's not that.
It's just there's a lot
of weird drama
going on with the other girls,
and I never know what to do.
Look, you just got to give it
some time, all right?
You're just settling in.
It'll be okay.
I really don't want
to practice today.
Okay, I'll tell you what.
Why don't you hit the mat,
clear your mind, then decide.
And I'll make you one of my
famous grilled cheese.
Okay, deal?
I'll give it a try.
♪
♪ I know your mine, admit it ♪
♪ I know your heart's still
in it ♪
♪ And now it's beating
like a drum... ♪
♪ I believe in you baby
through the lows and highs ♪
♪ Through the walking on a wire,
through the blessings
in disguise ♪
♪ I believe, baby,
and it's no surprise ♪
♪ Just like when the sun sets,
it's always gonna rise ♪
♪ Rise, rise, rise ♪
♪ It's always gonna rise ♪
♪ I know you keep your chin up ♪
♪ Thicker and thicker skin ♪
♪ It doesn't even matter if you
fall, you always get up ♪
♪ I believe in you baby
through the lows and highs ♪
♪ Through the walking on a wire,
through the blessings
in disguise ♪
♪ I believe in you baby
and it's no surprise ♪
♪ Just like when the sun sets
it's always gonna rise, yeah ♪
♪
(phone beeping)
"We will have Olivia's
phone soon."
(laughing)
Order up!
Thanks, Grandpa,
I got to get to school.
Hmm, well, that worked.
♪
I am just so impressed
with you lately.
You started here,
and now you're here.
-Miss Allister!
-Miss Allister, Miss Allister!
Hi, girls. Hi, what's up?
Um, we need to talk to you
about Jenny.
-(phone ringing)
-Oh.
Like high-level stuff,
emergency.
-Yes, okay.
-It's Jenny.
Oh, one second, please!
What's the news, sicky pants?
Joon deleted Olivia's video
of me!
(whispering) That's awesome!
They really did it.
I know, I'm on my way
to school now.
You don't have to cover for me
anymore.
-Okay, good.
-Sounds good.
Uh, girls? Didn't you have
to tell me something?
-Yeah, um, it was...
-Mmm...
Oh, oh, Jenny!
She really likes...
-Your teaching, amazing!
-Mm-hmm, wonderful.
Oh, that is just the sweetest
thing!
You know, if she's too shy
to tell me herself,
you tell her that I think she's
pretty darn awesome, as well.
Okay.
And pass on this high-five.
Oh!
That just made my day!
Now for phase four.
Uh-oh, my contact lens!
I said, "My contact lens!"
Olivia, can you help me find it?
I am in real distress here.
You wear glasses.
I know, but my eyesight is so
bad, I have to wear both.
Ugh, fine.
What does it look like?
It's round and mostly invisible.
Olivia:
Where do you think it is?
Uh, I think it flew off on
the floor somewhere over there.
(Olivia sighing)
Engage facial recognition.
Uh, what are you doing
with this picture of me?
Uh...
What are you doing with
this picture of me?
Uh, the truth is,
I'm wild about you.
I think it's puppy love.
Tell me.
No.
Tell me now, Paul.
No!
Tell me!
I am part of a grander,
elaborate ruse
to delete the gymnastics video
so you can't blackmail one
Jenny Cortez.
Jenny, that little sneak!
I'm going to destroy her.
And then, I'm going
to destroy you!
(under his breath)
Mayday, mayday.
That's right, mayday.
Paul: Mayday!
Mayday, mayday!
I suggest we abort the mission!
-Agreed!
-And Paul?
-Collateral damage.
-Agreed!
Hey, Joon, I got your text.
I can't believe your plan
worked!
About that, it was working...
Really well, too!
But then, it didn't.
-Paul turned on us.
-He might be a double agent.
We don't know!
(phone dinging)
It's Olivia.
She wants me to meet her
in the music room after school.
Okay.
♪
She actually thought she could
pull this off against me?
Delusional.
That girl has no idea
what's coming.
Is this going to be worse
than the time
you got Michelle Turlock
detention?
I don't know.
I haven't decided yet.
I'll have to meditate on it.
I didn't know you meditated.
It's a figure of speech, Tori.
May we continue?
Yeah, Tori.
Do you want us there?
For backup?
No.
Go to training so Miss Allister
doesn't suspect anything.
I'll meet you at the gym.
Okay, good luck.
I'm not the one who needs it.
(phone ringing)
Finally.
Sarah:
Hola, chica!
It's good to see your face.
I got your poo emojis.
What's Olivia done now?
It's not just her.
It's everything.
Don't tell me things are worse.
When Olivia sends the video
to my mom,
I'll be grounded for life.
The next time I'm allowed
to talk to you,
I'll have grey hair
and back problems.
So, there's no avoiding this
crash and burn?
I'm so desperate I even accepted
Joon's help.
Ooh. Rough.
Jenny:
Right?
Well, if you're gonna crash
and burn...
make a big crater.
I wish you were here.
Me, too.
Like, every single day.
Me, too.
Go get 'em.
Man, I'm glad this is over.
I know, I had to pretend to
hyperventilate for 20 minutes.
Miss Allister took me
to the nurse.
At least you got a lollipop
out of it.
I had it the worst.
What are you talking about?
When Olivia stared into my eyes,
it was like staring
into an eclipse.
Her eyes are like truth serum.
Sorry we couldn't help
your sister.
Yeah.
Ooh! It's not over yet.
I have one word for you guys.
Magnets.
Magnets?
Of course, neodymium magnets.
If we get one of those close
enough to her phone,
it'll wipe the memory.
There's a bunch in the science
class in the high cupboard!
Let's use the step ladder
from the janitor's closet.
♪
Nice, Cassie!
Whoa.
Stay safe, Tori, okay?
Yes, Miss Allister.
Nice, Lena!
Okay, that's enough warm-up.
Let's get started.
And, um...
where are Olivia and Jenny?
-Don't know.
-No clue.
Haven't seen 'em.
-I'm sure they'll be here soon.
-Mm-hmm.
Okay, let's just get started
without them.
We'll work on our individual
routines.
Who wants to go first?
I'll go! I've been working
something new.
Something new, Miss Tori?
I like it!
She's not going to try to do
a Jenny move, is she?
She can't pull that off.
Let's see what you got, Tori!
Are you ready for this?
Yeah.
Do you want us to come
for support?
No, Olivia said to come alone.
We'll call you later.
(Dace groaning)
Ah, I'm free!
Whoa!
Stupid magnets!
Yeah, now I know why the teacher
keeps them in the high cupboard.
I shouldn't have had
so much soy milk at lunch.
I can't hold it any longer!
I'm not even gonna ask.
Sorry, Jenny.
The eagle flies close
to the sun!
(magnet pulsing)
Well, well, well.
I'll give you this,
you tried.
Can we just get this over with?
You did this to yourself, Jenny.
I told you the rules.
You broke them.
I want you to know I've figured
you out.
Whatever, you don't know
anything about me.
You don't want me on the team
because you're afraid
I'm better than you.
And you know what, I am!
I could make your team better.
Oh, too bad Mommy won't let you!
If this is how you need to win,
go ahead.
Send the video to my mom.
Yeah, I think I'll send it
right now.
Olivia!
What is it, Cassie?
Can't you see I'm busy?
It's Tori!
What did she do now?
-She hurt her wrist.
-Is she okay?
The ambulance took her
to the hospital!
We need her for the qualifier!
You can't send that video
if you're short one gymnast.
(phone pinging)
What did you just do?
Wouldn't you like to know?
♪
My Perfect Landing...
Wow, where was that hiding?
She's just as good as Olivia.
Olivia's not going to like that.
As long as you're not competing
above a level four,
you promise me you wouldn't do
anything too dangerous?
Of course.
I met the captain this morning.
She didn't seem to like me.
Sounds like Olivia!
Maybe she thinks you're
a threat.
She pretended to be a four,
and then did level eight.
There's something weird going on
and we need to find out
what it is.
Her mom won't let her compete
above a level four.
Yeah, if her mom catches her
doing it,
she'll be kicked off the team
and she'll be grounded for life.
Coach: Tight.
Whoo!
Did you get it?
Why did you record this?
If you don't quit the team,
I'm going to make sure
your mom sees this video.
Olivia, please.
Oh!
Why did you try that move?
You know you're not ready
for that.
I saw Jenny do it at tryouts.
If she could do it, I wanted
to see if I could.
We could just destroy
that video.
You can be on the team, right?
Don't do anything crazy.
Hey, I sent you a bunch of texts
last night.
You never replied.
Yeah, I wasn't exactly sure how
to respond to five skull emojis.
You show up at practice, I'm
sending the video to your mom.
Got it?
I got it.
Hi, girls!
Was she bothering you, Jenny?
Do you notice how every time
she passes by,
the room gets colder?
Insta-poem that.
Leader of the pack,
humility she lacks.
That girl is a hack,
and I wish she'd just get off
your back.
(applause)
So, what's going on?
I need to find a way to get out
of practice today
so Miss Allister still thinks
I'm on the team,
but Olivia doesn't.
All this so your mom
doesn't find out?
It's been hard for my mom
since my dad died
and I don't want to make
things worse.
What are you going to tell
Miss Allister?
I don't know, I'm making things
up as I go along.
Good luck.
I'll need it.
Hey, Miss Allister, can I talk
to you for a second?
Oh, before I forget,
I want to get you
a team jacket.
What size are you?
-Uh, team jacket?
-Yeah.
-Uh, small.
-Good.
Oh, what did you want
to tell me?
I won't be able to make it
to practice tonight.
Why not?
I have a thing.
What kind of thing?
Um, my grandpa needs me to help
him put on winter tires.
(laughing)
It's almost summer, Jenny.
Uh, could just be summer tires.
In Miami, they're just tires.
I think I know what's
happening here.
I think Miss Jenny Cortez has
a small case of the nerves.
I don't think it's the nerves.
Look, you're going to fit in
just fine,
and I even emailed
the entire team
to let them know that they need
to be extra nice to you.
So, I'll see you at practice.
Great... see you at practice.
Size small, right?
Yeah.
Okay, I'll have it to you
by practice!
How did it go?
I can't get out of it.
(Rachel whispering)
I heard.
She's even ordering you
a team jacket.
After I show up at practice
and Olivia sends the video
to my mom,
I'll never be allowed
to leave the house again.
Well, at least you'll have
something new to wear
when you're grounded.
♪
♪ Gotta do my thing
(my thing) ♪
♪ Can you feel the adrenaline ♪
♪ Oh maybe it's finally
happening ♪
♪ Oh maybe it's really
kicking in ♪
♪ Oh baby, it's finally
happening ♪
♪ Now I found my perfect
landing ♪
♪
I think I found a way for you
to live your Olivia-free life!
There's a two o'clock
flight to Atlanta.
I have an aunt who lives there.
We call her Aunt-lanta.
(laughing)
Ooh, if you leave right now,
you can make it.
If only I had a credit card.
Morning, ladies!
Joon told us about
your video problem.
And me and the guys
might have a solution.
You might as well just give
them a shot.
-Beggars can't be choosers.
-So, what's the plan?
We're going to delete the video
off of Olivia's phone.
That's crazy.
It's not crazy!
Let me tell you what
the plan is.
-No, please, no!
-Smart.
That way, if they make you take
a lie detector test,
you'll pass.
And you obviously didn't take
the stupid detector test,
did you?
No, I'm still saving up for it.
(Jenny sighing)
The sad part is you guys
are my best hope.
Thank you!
Just remember this, "The eagle
flies close to the sun."
What's that supposed to mean?
It will all make sense later.
Okay, team, we're a go.
Dace on walkie-talkie:
Let's rendezvous at HQ.
So, let's discuss the plan
one more time.
We all know that Paul,
because he's a math genius...
It's not official yet, but yes,
I should be hearing mid-March.
Paul has skipped a grade
and is in Olivia's math class,
so he is our point of contact.
Challenge accepted.
But for this to work,
we need Olivia's phone on her
in the classroom.
So first, we gum her locker.
Joon: Kiko, our gum expert,
will disarm the locker.
At that point,
unable to close her locker,
she will be forced to bring
her phone with her to class.
That brings us to phase two.
Paul sends annoying texts
to Olivia...
...which will get her kicked out
of Miss Allister's class.
Uh, Kiko, you have Olivia's
phone number, right?
I do.
She's friends
with my sister Cassie.
Now, let's get started.
A red velvet cupcake
to cheer you up.
(weakly)
I don't think I can eat it.
You okay?
Yeah, you look really sick.
I don't feel too good.
Oh, you poor thing.
It must be all the stress.
No, it's me. I'm fine.
(laughing)
You're pretending to be sick so
you don't have to go to school?
Oh!
Miss another practice,
you live another day!
That's the plan.
-Can we help?
-Sure.
Okay, I'll Google really
horrible diseases
in case you need any symptoms.
And I'll cough really,
really loud
so it looks like everybody's
got it.
Mother on phone: Hello?
-Oh, hey, Mom.
-How was school?
(coughing)
Yeah, I don't feel too good.
(coughing)
I felt fine this morning,
and then it just hit me.
(whispering)
I have a headache.
I have a really bad headache.
Really sore joints!
Really sore points.
And shooting pains!
And shooting pains.
(coughing)
Okay, bye.
What did she say?
She said that she's not home,
but my grandpa is there
and he can watch me.
(cheering)
Sore joints?
What disease did you
give me?
Tennis elbow.
Guess there'll be no Wimbledon
this year.
(all giggling)
Paul on walkie-talkie:
In position,
and about to commence phase two,
texting Olivia.
As soon as Miss Allister starts
speaking, phase two begins.
Miss Allister on walkie: Okay,
everybody open your textbooks.
Chapter ten, please.
Adnan earns three dollars
an hour,
and Jolene earns two dollars
an hour more than Adnan.
(phone dinging)
If Adnan works nine hours
and Jolene works six,
who makes the most money?
(phone dinging)
Olivia, it's your phone!
Whose phone is that?
-Uh, I'm sorry, Miss Allister.
-(dinging)
I don't know what's happening.
Miss Shaw, you know my rules.
No phones in class.
Please give me the phone.
(dinging)
Who is texting you right now?
It's someone named Paul.
She doesn't know anyone
named Paul.
As if!
It is me.
Olivia: Seriously?
I am raising my hands slowly.
(phone dinging)
Okay, well, you two with me
now, please.
Phase two completed!
Paul: I want it noted
that I am coming
with no resistance.
Also, Adnan makes 27 dollars,
Jolene makes 30.
Thus, Jolene makes
three dollars more.
That is correct, Paul,
except you're still in trouble.
Let's go.
Everybody write Jolene.
I don't know why I have to come,
Miss Allister.
I didn't do anything wrong.
We've just got to talk it out,
school policy.
Don't blame me!
Blame society!
Phase two is complete.
Yes, Dace?
If I'm not mistaken,
I believe now we can have lunch.
Yes. Chow time.
Food tastes better
when we're on a mission.
Mm-hmm!
Mm!
♪
Okay, you two sit here, please.
You both know you're not
allowed phones in class.
I had to keep it on me
because someone clogged
my locker with spearmint gum.
It was cinnamon-flavored!
Once again, I admit guilt.
I gummed up her locker
with cinnamon-flavored gum.
That is so ewww!
Okay, why are you doing this,
Paul?
I can tell you exactly why
I did it.
I have some very valid reasons.
In fact, I have three reasons.
You could almost call them
phases.
-Okay.
-Three phases.
Are you okay, 'cause really,
I'm concerned.
-Yes, we both are concerned.
-Yeah.
Only thing that concerns me
right now is phase three!
Phase three.
Oh, is this some sort of, like,
metaphor? Like a gaming thing?
Yeah, right?
No. Okay, um...
Phase three!
(laughing awkwardly)
Phase three!
On walkie-talkie: Three!
Do you hear me speaking
about phases?
His robot brain
is glitching again.
Paul: Let me say again,
I have three reasons!
Ooh, phase three.
Dace, you're in.
But I've only eaten half
of my one-bite brownie.
Eat it on the run.
My mom told me never to do this!
Okay, can you tell us more
about these phases?
Just work with me.
I don't feel like this is
a safe space!
Okay, maybe just give us
anything, Paul.
Phase three, anyone?!
Oh, finally.
Excuse me, we are in the middle
of something, Dace.
Wait, are you okay?
(panting)
The tarantula...
from the science lab...
it got loose.
What?! The spider?
And it crawled into
Mr. Vine's hat...
and he put it on.
Okay, go, go, go, go!
You two, figure this out
yourselves.
Please.
And we thought we had problems.
You're such a dweeb.
♪
Oh, Grandpa, my stomach...
No, no, that's not the one.
Oh, Grandpa,
I've got such a bad headache.
No.
Oh, Grandpa, my throat.
I don't think I'm able
to practice today.
Bingo.
(hoarsely) Grandpa!
Hey, kiddo, I heard
you're under the weather.
Yeah, my throat's really sore.
Uh, you sounded fine
this morning.
I must have caught it at school.
You know, next time fake
a stomach ache.
They're easier to pull off.
What's going on?
I'm just so stressed out
about practice.
I thought you weren't even
on the team.
It's complicated.
Come on, you've got the skills.
You'll be fine.
It's not that.
It's just there's a lot
of weird drama
going on with the other girls,
and I never know what to do.
Look, you just got to give it
some time, all right?
You're just settling in.
It'll be okay.
I really don't want
to practice today.
Okay, I'll tell you what.
Why don't you hit the mat,
clear your mind, then decide.
And I'll make you one of my
famous grilled cheese.
Okay, deal?
I'll give it a try.
♪
♪ I know your mine, admit it ♪
♪ I know your heart's still
in it ♪
♪ And now it's beating
like a drum... ♪
♪ I believe in you baby
through the lows and highs ♪
♪ Through the walking on a wire,
through the blessings
in disguise ♪
♪ I believe, baby,
and it's no surprise ♪
♪ Just like when the sun sets,
it's always gonna rise ♪
♪ Rise, rise, rise ♪
♪ It's always gonna rise ♪
♪ I know you keep your chin up ♪
♪ Thicker and thicker skin ♪
♪ It doesn't even matter if you
fall, you always get up ♪
♪ I believe in you baby
through the lows and highs ♪
♪ Through the walking on a wire,
through the blessings
in disguise ♪
♪ I believe in you baby
and it's no surprise ♪
♪ Just like when the sun sets
it's always gonna rise, yeah ♪
♪
(phone beeping)
"We will have Olivia's
phone soon."
(laughing)
Order up!
Thanks, Grandpa,
I got to get to school.
Hmm, well, that worked.
♪
I am just so impressed
with you lately.
You started here,
and now you're here.
-Miss Allister!
-Miss Allister, Miss Allister!
Hi, girls. Hi, what's up?
Um, we need to talk to you
about Jenny.
-(phone ringing)
-Oh.
Like high-level stuff,
emergency.
-Yes, okay.
-It's Jenny.
Oh, one second, please!
What's the news, sicky pants?
Joon deleted Olivia's video
of me!
(whispering) That's awesome!
They really did it.
I know, I'm on my way
to school now.
You don't have to cover for me
anymore.
-Okay, good.
-Sounds good.
Uh, girls? Didn't you have
to tell me something?
-Yeah, um, it was...
-Mmm...
Oh, oh, Jenny!
She really likes...
-Your teaching, amazing!
-Mm-hmm, wonderful.
Oh, that is just the sweetest
thing!
You know, if she's too shy
to tell me herself,
you tell her that I think she's
pretty darn awesome, as well.
Okay.
And pass on this high-five.
Oh!
That just made my day!
Now for phase four.
Uh-oh, my contact lens!
I said, "My contact lens!"
Olivia, can you help me find it?
I am in real distress here.
You wear glasses.
I know, but my eyesight is so
bad, I have to wear both.
Ugh, fine.
What does it look like?
It's round and mostly invisible.
Olivia:
Where do you think it is?
Uh, I think it flew off on
the floor somewhere over there.
(Olivia sighing)
Engage facial recognition.
Uh, what are you doing
with this picture of me?
Uh...
What are you doing with
this picture of me?
Uh, the truth is,
I'm wild about you.
I think it's puppy love.
Tell me.
No.
Tell me now, Paul.
No!
Tell me!
I am part of a grander,
elaborate ruse
to delete the gymnastics video
so you can't blackmail one
Jenny Cortez.
Jenny, that little sneak!
I'm going to destroy her.
And then, I'm going
to destroy you!
(under his breath)
Mayday, mayday.
That's right, mayday.
Paul: Mayday!
Mayday, mayday!
I suggest we abort the mission!
-Agreed!
-And Paul?
-Collateral damage.
-Agreed!
Hey, Joon, I got your text.
I can't believe your plan
worked!
About that, it was working...
Really well, too!
But then, it didn't.
-Paul turned on us.
-He might be a double agent.
We don't know!
(phone dinging)
It's Olivia.
She wants me to meet her
in the music room after school.
Okay.
♪
She actually thought she could
pull this off against me?
Delusional.
That girl has no idea
what's coming.
Is this going to be worse
than the time
you got Michelle Turlock
detention?
I don't know.
I haven't decided yet.
I'll have to meditate on it.
I didn't know you meditated.
It's a figure of speech, Tori.
May we continue?
Yeah, Tori.
Do you want us there?
For backup?
No.
Go to training so Miss Allister
doesn't suspect anything.
I'll meet you at the gym.
Okay, good luck.
I'm not the one who needs it.
(phone ringing)
Finally.
Sarah:
Hola, chica!
It's good to see your face.
I got your poo emojis.
What's Olivia done now?
It's not just her.
It's everything.
Don't tell me things are worse.
When Olivia sends the video
to my mom,
I'll be grounded for life.
The next time I'm allowed
to talk to you,
I'll have grey hair
and back problems.
So, there's no avoiding this
crash and burn?
I'm so desperate I even accepted
Joon's help.
Ooh. Rough.
Jenny:
Right?
Well, if you're gonna crash
and burn...
make a big crater.
I wish you were here.
Me, too.
Like, every single day.
Me, too.
Go get 'em.
Man, I'm glad this is over.
I know, I had to pretend to
hyperventilate for 20 minutes.
Miss Allister took me
to the nurse.
At least you got a lollipop
out of it.
I had it the worst.
What are you talking about?
When Olivia stared into my eyes,
it was like staring
into an eclipse.
Her eyes are like truth serum.
Sorry we couldn't help
your sister.
Yeah.
Ooh! It's not over yet.
I have one word for you guys.
Magnets.
Magnets?
Of course, neodymium magnets.
If we get one of those close
enough to her phone,
it'll wipe the memory.
There's a bunch in the science
class in the high cupboard!
Let's use the step ladder
from the janitor's closet.
♪
Nice, Cassie!
Whoa.
Stay safe, Tori, okay?
Yes, Miss Allister.
Nice, Lena!
Okay, that's enough warm-up.
Let's get started.
And, um...
where are Olivia and Jenny?
-Don't know.
-No clue.
Haven't seen 'em.
-I'm sure they'll be here soon.
-Mm-hmm.
Okay, let's just get started
without them.
We'll work on our individual
routines.
Who wants to go first?
I'll go! I've been working
something new.
Something new, Miss Tori?
I like it!
She's not going to try to do
a Jenny move, is she?
She can't pull that off.
Let's see what you got, Tori!
Are you ready for this?
Yeah.
Do you want us to come
for support?
No, Olivia said to come alone.
We'll call you later.
(Dace groaning)
Ah, I'm free!
Whoa!
Stupid magnets!
Yeah, now I know why the teacher
keeps them in the high cupboard.
I shouldn't have had
so much soy milk at lunch.
I can't hold it any longer!
I'm not even gonna ask.
Sorry, Jenny.
The eagle flies close
to the sun!
(magnet pulsing)
Well, well, well.
I'll give you this,
you tried.
Can we just get this over with?
You did this to yourself, Jenny.
I told you the rules.
You broke them.
I want you to know I've figured
you out.
Whatever, you don't know
anything about me.
You don't want me on the team
because you're afraid
I'm better than you.
And you know what, I am!
I could make your team better.
Oh, too bad Mommy won't let you!
If this is how you need to win,
go ahead.
Send the video to my mom.
Yeah, I think I'll send it
right now.
Olivia!
What is it, Cassie?
Can't you see I'm busy?
It's Tori!
What did she do now?
-She hurt her wrist.
-Is she okay?
The ambulance took her
to the hospital!
We need her for the qualifier!
You can't send that video
if you're short one gymnast.
(phone pinging)
What did you just do?
Wouldn't you like to know?
♪