Sacrifice The Next Step

Previously...

-It's too late...

-Look, Riley. I messed up.

But I'm going to get you back.

'All I wanted was to hear him say that he was going to'

fight for me. And then he did.

Lately I've been kind of feeling like

The Next Step isn't really for me any more.

I have some bad news, unfortunately. Michelle has left The Next Step.

The studio's pretty much tearing itself apart.

Perfect.

'I was at the mall and overheard the fact that Amanda's here to

'bring down The Next Step.'

You are no longer the dance captain.

'So I told Riley and we came up with a plan to let me

'go undercover to try and bring down Amanda.'

-I can't trust you.

-What can I do to make you trust me?

'I hope this plan will work, because otherwise The Next Step'

is not going to nationals.

OK, I have some exciting news.

So there's this really prestigious trio competition coming up soon

and we have officially been invited to compete.

-ALL:

-Oh!

-Yeah!

'This trio competition is a very big deal.'

A lot of the studios that are going to nationals will be there as well,

so it's a good way for us to kind of take a look at our competition.

It's such an honour

because they only ever ask the best teams to come in.

But the catch is everyone has to choreograph to the same song

and there are no costumes allowed.

-What?

-I know.

These rules are set out so that

the judges are able to see who the most creative dance team is.

But it's going to be an amazing practice for nationals,

so I think it should be Giselle, Amanda, and Thalia who compete.

-I'm down.

-Yes.

-Yeah.

APPLAUSE

I'm really excited Miss Kate chose us

to compete in the trio competition.

This is the very first time The Next Step has even been

invited to one of these, and I get to compete?

That's awesome!

'Selected studios can bring as many trios as they want,

'so I'm also bringing a trio from J-Troupe.'

-All right, Amanda - why don't you get everyone warmed up?

-All right.

Let's go.

I know Elite's going to be at that trio competition, and it's going to

be really weird dancing against your own team.

Either way I'm going to win.

'I'm entering late just to, you know, keep isolating

'myself from the group.

'It's getting pretty important that Amanda sees

'I really don't want to be here.'

'Emily - late once again.

'Nationals is right around the corner.'

I don't understand what she doesn't get about that.

'When Hunter approaches me, I know that he's going to be like,'

"Why are you late? What's going on?" because he's so caring.

How are you doing?

I'm great.

'But I just have to stick to the plan. I mean, I really like Hunter,'

but I have to save the studio.

You're a little bit late.

Look, I...just don't really want to be around anyone right now

and I'm pretty sure they don't want to be around me, so...

If the rest of the group wants to leave out Emily,

whatever, I don't care.

I'm here for her and she's been there for me, so...

I'm not really anyone's favourite either right now.

The thing is, Hunter, you could be. I mean, you're funny, you're smart,

why don't you just try with the guys?

Yeah. No, I think it's about time I do.

'I'll admit I was a bit arrogant coming into The Next Step,

'and I realise that I've done wrong and I've hurt Eldon, but'

I want to make it up to him.

I want to make up to all of the boys, actually.

Just keep going. Five, six, seven, eight - and one...

'Right now I'm in the music room rehearsing J-Troupe for their trio.'

It's really important for J-Troupe to be at this competition, because

they need to start getting used to performing on a stage,

for an audience. And one, two...good.

Make sure on that part you guys need to stay really connected, OK?

It's about being a partnership and working together. Good. Again.

Five, six, seven...

Hi, ladies. What can I help you with?

What's going on in here?

The Next Step has been asked to compete at a trio competition,

so I've asked Josh, Richelle, and Becca to represent J-Troupe.

Ah. Oh. OK.

Yeah. OK, come on, guys. Let's huddle up.

Why is Becca doing a trio competition instead of me?

I have no idea.

I'm more experienced. I'm a better dancer.

Why would Miss Kate choose her?

That should be you, not Becca.

Come on, let's go.

'I'm very surprised that Miss Kate put Becca in'

instead of me, especially since Becca is so new to J-Troupe

and she's way in over her head.

OK. All right. Ready?

Hey! Oh, yes!

-Hey, yo, you know that list?

-Yeah?

-I'm working on it right now.

James asked me to put together a list of things for him

to do to try and win me back.

-So, are you ready for number seven?

-No, not yet.

I've been researching it. I'm getting ready for some

-high-altitude hiking.

-Yeah?

-Mentally preparing for number seven.

You don't even want to know what number seven is.

-Right now I'm working on number 11, actually.

-Number 11?

-Yeah.

Number 11 is that he has to make up a move named after me.

-I've already got the name, actually.

-What is it?

Don't worry about it. It's a surprise.

OK, well, then, when you, you know, figure it out, let me know.

Try.

'Honestly, I thought for sure James would have given up, but'

seeing that he's so committed and determined to get this done,

it's just really nice to see.

Oh.

Yo, what's good, guys?

What's up, man?

I feel like I've done a lot of wrong to the guys, especially Eldon,

but I feel like it's time to mend that relationship up.

You guys, I want to be boys with all of you.

I feel like we can all get along.

I'm not OK with Hunter, because, first of all,

he ruined my relationship with Michelle. Second of all, he stole

my nationals solo.

And those were the two biggest things in my life.

What can I do to make it up to you guys?

'After what he did to Eldon,'

there's no way that we're going to forgive him.

Yeah, I don't... I don't think there's really any... Hold on!

Yo, why don't we... Why don't you teach me that head slide move thing?

-What?

-Yo.

-Yeah!

Bro, you're such a sell-out.

I don't even want to talk about West forgiving Hunter. He's so...random.

Are you kidding? You're just going to do that? You're just going to...

For a head slide?

He just sold himself out, just for one simple head slide?

We could have figured that out on our own.

We didn't need Hunter.

-The head slide?

-Yeah.

-Yes, dude!

-What?

Basically, a lot of people think to do it on the top of your head.

-What?

-You want to do it on the front.

-Yeah.

-Check it out.

Oh!

Oh. That's so sick!

James, I know there's something.

Nothing. Move on.

I don't forgive Hunter cos of what he did to my boy, Eldon.

It's unfortunate that James tells me to move on,

but I'll figure out something.

-Eldon, what can I do, bro?

-Nothing.

-Move on like ten people ahead of me.

-No, dude, I'm not going to move on.

-Yeah, you are.

-No, I owe something to you, man.

Hear me out, I'm going to bake you the best cake, bro.

No, you're not. I don't want a cake.

It's going to be chocolaty, it's going to be creamy, delicious,

I'm going to put two layers.

Wait, you said, er...

chocolate?

Chocolate cake has always been a, er, certain weakness of mine.

How many layers?

I'm going to put two layers in of fudge.

Double layered. Fudge.

-Fudge.

-Fudge.

Yeah, it kind of just topped it off.

I'm still not cool with him, but...

that cake sounds really good.

OK, cool, it's done.

This doesn't mean anything.

It's just a cake.

OK, so he's interested. So I got the ball rolling.

I'm going to hammer through this.

-Two layers, though.

-You are both sell-outs.

'What? How am I the only one standing for this?'

I definitely thought Eldon would, as well.

Hey, Gaberoonie. Want to go to lunch?

Don't call me Gaberoonie.

-OK.

-It's not fair that you're going to the trio competition,

cos I'm a stronger dancer than you.

I don't really know where this is coming from.

Becca's so new to J-Troupe and I've been here for a long time.

I mean, it should be me, for sure.

You're not better than me, Gaberoonie.

Fine. You think that? Then I challenge you to a dance-off.

Miss Kate will judge,

and the best dancer gets to go to the trio competition.

If Gabi wants to compete, then fine, we'll compete.

-Fine.

-Fine.

-Fine.

-Fine.

Fine.

I'm a little bit nervous, because Becca is still strong,

but I know that I can pull this off.

# Let's shut it down

# There on the ground... #

I feel kind of nervous to compete with Gabi

because I know that she's really strong

and I don't know if I'll be able to beat her.

# It's your F-I-R-E burning me

# Trying not to make a scene... #

I'm heading to the music room to battle with Becca

to see who goes to the competition.

# I am your hero Take you in my arms

# I will send away the pain

# I am your saviour Gonna pull you close... #

I had an idea of how good Becca was.

I mean, I've seen her dance with the group and stuff.

But taking a step back and watching her do her solo...

I get the full extent of just how good she is.

# And you got yours

# But let's go alone... #

Your sister's really good.

Yeah, she is.

'She is better than me, and she should go.'

I mean, you can't stop someone that good.

# I will send away the pain... #

Where are you going?

I can't take this away from her.

# As we dance the night away. #

I go to Culture Shock just because I do miss my dance friends.

It's been a while since I've seen them

and I just kind of want to catch up.

-Hey.

-Hey!

-Hey!

Can I sit here?

Of course! How are you?

I'm good. How are you guys?

Good. How's school and stuff?

Er, I joined the painting class at my school.

-That's cool.

-Cool.

-Thalia knows about it.

Yeah, no painting for me.

'I think Michelle showing up to Culture Shock'

really means that she does miss us.

I mean, that's what I would have done if I missed my friends.

Yeah, I mean, I'm pretty good at painting stick figures

-if that's what you consider good.

-Impressive(!)

-So, you're not good.

So, I'm not good.

Hanging out with the girls is a lot easier than I thought it would be.

I was kind of nervous going into it.

They're totally accepting and I love hanging out with them.

How's the studio?

It's...you know.

It's going well, but we're sad that you're gone

and we wish you were on the team.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

We also just gave up the national solo spot to Amanda.

We had to. The nationals is right around the corner.

Yeah, that's...

'It's kind of disappointing,'

hearing that they already filled the female soloist spot.

-It's nothing personal.

-Yeah.

I get it. I understand, guys. It's fine.

Sorry, guys, but I have to go.

-OK.

-See you later.

-See you.

-Bye.

They've already moved on, and it's just hard for me to accept that.

'I think Michelle was kind of taken back

'that we'd already found a replacement for her.'

We had to, though.

Nationals is coming up, so we need a soloist.

Right now, I'm just in the music room

trying to create a move for Riley - it's part of the list.

James!

-Hey!

-Hey.

'Lately, I've just been trying to break up with Beth'

and she is NOT getting the hint.

-What's up?

-Er, I'm just working on a move right now.

-Really?

-Yeah.

-Can I see?

I'm actually trying to, like, create a new move.

Why?

For Riley.

But we're together.

'This is my golden opportunity to help James.'

I feel like we could be good friends...

bros, even.

-Actually...

-Hey, Beth. Guess what?

They're giving out free juices in the Culture Shock.

But do they have blueberry?

Yes, let's go.

I'll be back, OK?

How did he do that?

I didn't think taking Beth away from me was possible.

Somehow he did it.

-Miss Kate?

-Hi, ladies.

I just came to tell you...

I don't want to challenge Becca in the dance-off any more.

I know, Becca told me.

What do you mean?

Becca told me about the annual fishing trip

with her and her father.

It's the same weekend as the trio competition,

so she won't be able to make it.

Oh.

'I'm surprised and confused'

when Kate tells me that Becca already talked to her.

I mean, my dad would never take us fishing, he's afraid of fish.

Which means that you'll be in the trio now.

Oh, OK. Thanks.

No problem.

When Kate tells me I'm in the trio now,

I know it's not the right decision.

Becca has an annual fishing trip with your dad?

No.

Maybe she did it so you could go to the competition instead of her.

Yeah, I guess.

I have to talk to Becca.

-Look at this.

-Oh, yeah.

-Isn't this so cool?

-Yeah, that's pretty cool.

'So, right now I'm buying Beth a drink'

just to get her away from James.

And look at that, too.

-Yeah.

-That's something.

I wish I could put my leg behind my head like that, though.

-Oh, yeah, I'm sure it'll get there.

-Can you do that?

-No.

-No? Do you think you'll try?

-No.

-No? What about that? We should try that.

I'm kind of busy, though.

-Oh, hey, excuse me for a second.

-Sorry, Beth.

-Hey.

-Hey.

-Thanks for saving me back there.

I just wanted to come check how it's going with the boys.

Yeah, no, it's going well. West is my boy, he's on my side.

But I'm still kind of working on James and Eldon.

Ah, hence hanging out with Beth.

Exactly, yeah. Hopefully it'll be worth it.

Yeah, I was about to say, it would be really bad.

Imagine you...

-Could you imagine?

-You did it all for nothing!

'Things with Hunter are amazing.'

We just really like spending time together.

We make each other laugh.

-Hey.

-Hey.

You want to sit?

Yeah.

'If Emily wants to prove herself,'

I think I know how she can.

'Don't get too close to Hunter, Emily...'

cos you're going to break his heart.

Right now, I am just waiting for James to come to Studio A

because he told me to meet him here.

James has always been one to surprise me.

OK...

Number 11...

comin' at ya.

I like the move. It's actually kind of cool.

Of course she likes it. She loves it.

And what do you call that?

Hm, the Riley Roll Up.

-Oh, I see what you did, there.

-Mm-hmm.

-I like it.

He took one of my quirks, which was rolling up my shorts,

and made it a dance move.

Do you happen to have a pen

so I can cross the "Move named after you" off the list?

Not on me, no.

Good thing I learned some magic in anticipation for number seven,

which, by the way, I'm allergic to squid...

could be a problem down the road.

Er, I noticed that number one, "Break up with Beth",

was still on there.

'I'm pretty sure we can't get back together'

until he breaks up with Beth.

So perceptive.

-Mm-hmm.

-Mmm.

-Yeah.

I'll have you know I'm working hard on getting that one crossed off.

I've got to go, bye.

'There has to be a way for me to break up with Beth'

without accepting Hunter's help. There has to be.

Becca, we need to talk.

'I need to talk to Becca about what has been going on.'

I was wrong and I need her to know that.

Why did you tell Miss Kate

that you're going on a fishing trip with Dad?

Because I know that you want to go to the competition.

You really should go.

Becca, I'm your older sister and I really want to look out for you.

You're so talented, you should totally be in this trio.

I could always go next year.

The truth is...

..you're a better dancer than I am, Becca.

'I feel proud of myself because, coming from her,

'it means a lot to me'

that she says that I'm a better dancer because I know

that she's really good and I know that she meant it.

You're going to go so far.

I don't want to stop that.

I really want you to go.

Becca should go cos she is truly amazing.

She's so young and she's so talented.

-Really?

-Yeah.

-Thanks.

-No problem.

'I feel really excited that I get to go to the competition,

'and now that I know that Gabi's not mad at me,'

I feel even better and I'm just really excited to go.

-It was cheesy...

-It was sick.

'I'm walking in with this cake that I baked for Eldon.'

Think of it as a truce cake.

Yo, Eldon.

All of a sudden I hear Hunter, so I turn around and there he is

with a double layer chocolate cake.

You actually legit baked me a cake.

I did, man. I told you.

It's kind of hard to believe that he actually made Eldon a cake.

It just shows that he really wants to be a part of the bros, for sure.

Oh, this cake is definitely going to work.

Double layer, chocolate fudge, the real deal.

-Oh, that looks good.

-Wow.

'Eldon, you better accept this.'

I mean, dude, that cake looks really good.

-Try it.

-It's ridiculous.

Try it.

-It's amazing.

-Right?

Yo, so we're boys now, right?

Actually, er, there's one more thing I'm going to need you to do.

-Oh!

-Oh!

Yo, you got it in my nose!

'Yes, Eldon! When he shoves the cake in his face, completely deserved'

on Hunter's part, big props to my boy Eldon. That's hilarious!

'If it makes him feel better about me stealing his girlfriend,

then whatever, dude. It's all good.

So now we're good, bro, right?

-Well, actually, there's one more thing.

-What?

Er, I want my solo back.

And you better bring it when I challenge you.

You better bring it!

Me and Hunter are pretty cool. We're not exactly cool, though.

I still need to win my solo back.

All right, dude, sounds good.

Yo, check this out.

You've got something on your face!

-Emily? Emily, I want to tell you something...

-No!

'I love my clothes and my hair,'

let alone my skin. So he better not touch me.

-All right, I'll see you tonight.

-OK.

I'll be right back.

Hey, Emily. I know what you can do to prove yourself.

Really? OK, what is it?

You have to break up with Hunter.

'I've done so much to isolate myself and make everyone hate me.'

'I've given up everything.'

I just don't know if I can give up this, too.