How Deep is Your Love The Next Step

Previously on The Next Step...

The real reason I fumbled at the first qualifier

was because my back was seizing up.

I'm worried. You need to see a doctor.

Amanda's right, I have to stop running away from this problem.

Look, if you want to date Amy, that's fine,

-we don't have to talk about it.

-We have to talk about this some time.

I'd rather not go there.

I can't escape the fact Amy and LaTroy are dating.

And it hurts so much.

I know you're not available right now,

but I want you to know my feelings aren't just going to go away.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-Do you have a second?

-Yeah, of course.

I haven't seen Alfie since he told me that he wanted to be with me.

Ever since we admitted our feelings for each other,

things have been confusing.

Um, I was just thinking about Noah,

and how I'm glad that he's getting his back checked out.

-Yeah, me, too.

-Right, which has got me thinking about a new duet,

just as a precaution, and to be on the safer side,

we should have a back-up duet.

I hope Noah's going to be OK, but if he can't dance,

we need a Plan B.

Do you have a new partner in mind?

That's why I came here, I was thinking I could teach it to you.

-To me?

-Yes.

Just so you can assess whichever dancer is best suited to the part.

Totally, OK, yeah, no, that makes perfect sense.

Yeah. We should rehearse it just in case.

Of course, oh, yes, we need to rehearse.

Anyway, it was great talking to you and seeing you

-and I've got to go.

-OK.

-Right, I'll see you around.

-Mm-hm.

I have to dance with Alfie for the good of the team.

It's just professional.

Today, Noah is finally getting his back checked out.

Sitting in the hospital's making his injury all too real.

I feel a million times more worried now.

Do you happen to know what my blood type is?

How would I know your blood type?

Well, my mum knows my dad's blood type.

Do you know my blood type?

No.

OK, Noah, think, you must have written it down somewhere before.

I remember now, it's got to be C.

No, no, no, C is not a blood type.

-I think you're wrong.

-I mean, my go-to multiple-choice answer is C,

so C it is.

Noah, I know what you're trying to do.

Distract me with your jokes.

Well, I guess I'm just going to have to move on to magic tricks, then.

I've been wanting to tell Amanda something for a while,

but I've been waiting for the perfect moment.

Maybe this is it.

There is something that I do need to talk to you about that isn't jokey.

What's that?

Well, there's this part of dating

-that I've been really looking forward to.

-Really?

-Yeah.

Where we tell each other straight up what we like about one another.

Noah, couples don't just usually come out and say that stuff.

-Why not?

-Because it's weird.

It's obvious that Noah doesn't have that much experience

being part of a couple, but his innocence is kind of sweet.

Be honest, you must wonder why I like you.

-What makes you say that?

-Because I wonder every minute of every day

how could you possibly like me?

I've never met anyone as direct as Noah.

I'll say this, he knows how to keep things interesting.

I got some really big news from my dad,

and even though we haven't been talking,

I asked Sloane to meet me here because

I need to tell her about it.

Thanks for coming, I wasn't sure you would.

Well, your text seemed pretty urgent, so...

I really don't want to talk to LaTroy right now,

this had better be worth it.

It's not about your dad, is it?

My gosh, it is.

What is it this time? Did he cancel on you again,

does he have a new girlfriend?

He wants me to come live with him for a while,

at his new place in the country.

What?

Yeah, we're going to spend some time renovating an old farmhouse.

What do you mean some time, how much time?

-It could be a long time.

-Well, what about A-Troupe,

what about Amy, and what about me?

Dancing together on A-Troupe was supposed to be our dream.

I can't believe he's doing this.

-Listen, can you calm down?

-I'm not going to calm down!

You're throwing away a huge opportunity

to make the same mistake all over again.

He's just using you. How do you not see it?

Your dad always disappoints you,

and you keep falling for it all over again, every single time.

I'm done. I can't watch LaTroy get hurt again.

It hurts me too much.

-Sloane, where are you going?

-Out of your life.

And you know what? When everything falls apart, don't call me,

I'm not going to be there to help you pick up the pieces this time.

Alfie's teaching me his choreo, and honestly...

I love it.

# You're the hook in my favourite song

# You're the rhythm that drives me along

# You gotta turn you up to turn me on

# It's magnetic, I get it

# And I don't want it to end... #

I've dreamt of dancing with Riley

ever since I first saw her at Internationals,

and it's better than I ever imagined.

# Addicted to you, to you

# There's nothing that I won't do for you

# I'm so addicted to you, to you

# I only really want to be near you... #

Dancing with Alfie is amazing.

It feels like we've been dancing together for years.

Every time he takes my hand,

every time he holds me in his arms, my heart stops.

James is the only one who's ever made me feel this way.

Until now.

Hey, what are you guys doing?

Nothing. Just a duet that Alfie choreographed.

Yeah.

That's funny, I was just going to talk to you about a duet.

With Noah's status being up in the air...

..I want to be considered for his spot in the duet with Alfie.

Um...I haven't really thought about it.

Right, a new partner for Alfie...

That was the whole point of this thing.

I'd be willing, eager even, to audition for the duet.

I can teach Piper and we can come show you?

Er...OK.

Why don't you guys let me know when you're good to go and we'll do this?

I have...I have paperwork to do.

I don't know why, but it bothers me

that Alfie wants to share this dance.

What's wrong with me?

You've really written lists about why you like me?

Yeah, I've, like, compiled lists.

I wrote a lot, I've edited them.

I don't have them on me, but I know them.

'While I'm waiting to see the doctor,'

I'm telling Amanda all the reasons why I like her.

Hopefully it will help her stop worrying about my back.

You know, like when you were at Elite,

and you first came to The Next Step....

I was scared of you.

I was scared because... you were so smart.

It's like you know what other people are thinking,

and you know exactly what to say and when to say it.

Before you, all I did was just stick my foot in my mouth,

and now, if I don't know what to say, I just think,

what would Amanda say?

And all is good in the world.

'I had no idea Noah felt like this.'

I hope everything will be OK.

I need Noah to be OK.

-Noah?

-Yeah.

-Are you ready to go?

-Yeah.

-OK.

Er, Noah, wait.

It's my turn, don't you want to hear what I have to say?

Wait till I get back, it'll give me

something to look forward to while I get my tests done.

It will be like my reward.

OK.

I needed some time to think after my dance with Alfie.

Honestly, I feel kind of guilty.

Hey, I've been looking all over for you.

Oh, I've just been hanging out, trying to clear my head.

How's the duet going?

That's what I wanted to talk to you about.

-Is everything OK?

-Yeah, no, everything's great.

I mean, Piper's amazing,

and she's picking up choreography like I've never seen.

But there might be an issue.

What is it?

She's not you.

Riley, you and me together, it was magic.

And you know it.

So, do you want to perform it again?

With me, at the qualifier?

I'm the studio head, I'm not even on A-Troupe.

Right, but we can add your name to the list.

We'd set fire to the stage!

Nothing could stop us.

Please, at least consider it.

I can't believe I'm even thinking about doing this!

Well, thank you for at least... thinking about it.

'I can't believe that Alfie asked me to dance with him at the qualifier.

'I mean, that's crazy.'

But why do I want to do it?

# Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na

# No more dance, no more dance

# Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na

# No more dance, no more dance

# See you coming And I can turn it away

# Cos I don't know who I can trust right now

# I've got a bitter soul and a suspicious mind

# I guess my mind gets the best of me... #

Amy's an amazing dancer and an incredible girlfriend.

I'm going to miss her so much when I'm gone.

Hey.

What's wrong?

I'm going to be leaving the studio.

What?

Why?

I'm going to go help my dad renovate an old farmhouse.

It's nothing too big.

LaTroy and I just started dating. If he goes away now,

what's going to happen to us?

Don't worry, don't worry. It's not going to be forever.

Riley's going to save me a spot.

We're not breaking up, are we?

No, no. Amy, listen.

Don't ever say that again.

We're not breaking up, OK? I'm going to miss you so much,

and I'm going to text you every night just to make sure you're OK.

And I'll send you every single emoji possible.

I'll send you X emojis, I'll send you couple emojis,

I'll send you flag emojis from France.

Because France is the country of love, right?

My heart is screaming,

but my mind is saying LaTroy is doing what's best for him.

-OK?

-OK.

All right.

Hey, Riley. Sit your gluteus maximus right here.

I'm so excited for you to see my duet with Alfie.

We've been working really hard on it, I think you'll love it.

Well, speaking of that.

I was actually thinking of going in a different direction for the duet.

-Oh.

-Because I'm the reason

we didn't get to compete in the second qualifier,

I feel like I got us into this mess

so I should be the one to get us out.

OK.

So what are you saying?

I'm saying that I think I should be the one

to dance in the qualifier with Alfie.

You?

Yes.

Now that I'm saying it out loud, I can't believe how crazy this sounds.

But you said I'd have a chance to prove myself.

Now I don't?

No, it's just for the team, I think it's best...

Look, you're the studio head and you're like a sister to me.

But I think you need to trust us.

It seems like you don't have any faith in the team.

No. No, no, that's not true at all.

That is definitely not the impression I want to give.

Then why else would you put yourself in the duet over anyone else?

Piper's right. I'm not thinking about what's best for the team.

My feelings for Alfie are clouding my judgment.

Yeah, it's just an idea.

Like I said, you're the boss.

I really wanted a chance to prove I could do this.

Let me know what you decide.

The duet's ready for you whenever you want to see it.

I'm so scared for Noah. He's been in there a while,

and I just keep thinking, "What if his test results are really bad?"

-How did it go?

-It was fine.

They just poked me a little bit and put me in this machine.

They said I'll get my results in two weeks.

Do you want your reward now?

Amanda...

You're my reward.

'I promised Noah I would tell him why I liked him.'

I need to tell him.

Noah, the reason why I like you so much is because you're crazy.

-What?

-In a good way.

You're always trying to find the fun in life.

You look at the world like one big amusement park.

I'll get you on all the rides.

I need someone like you in my life to remind me how glorious it can be.

You make yourself better.

You make the team better.

Noah, you make me better.

'Noah was really there for me today.

'And I promise that, no matter what,'

I'm going to be there for him.

Through everything.

As I look around studio A, I just realise

everything I'm leaving behind.

I've made so many new friends and I really love hanging out with Amy.

I'm just going to miss everyone.

LaTroy.

Don't go.

I have to.

Just don't forget about me, OK?

I'm leaving behind more than I thought.

But I have to choose my dad.

I have to choose my family.

Now. Now's the time.

Hey, Riley.

We were thinking, if Noah can't dance, we have a duet ready to go.

It's all ready. Everything's done.

Yeah, we'd love to show it to you. It's really good.

-Not now, please.

-Just two minutes. It won't take long at all...

Can you please just give me some space?

-But we've been working so hard on it.

-Yeah, sorry.

-I'm not sorry.

Come on.

Hey, are you OK?

I just don't know what to do about the duet.

Everything got so complicated so fast

and I lost sight of what's important.

It's going to be OK.

'I can't stand to see Riley in so much pain.'

Even though it hurts me, too, I have to help her.

I have an idea.

We can hold auditions for duets again,

Piper and I can re-audition

and whoever's best this time gets the dance.

You'd give up your own spot?

It's what's best for the team.

Thank you. For being so selfless.

It's not a problem. If you need anything else, let me know.

If that was me,

I'd definitely not want to give up such a great opportunity, but...

..I guess Alfie always knows when to put the team first.

OK, everybody, gather round for a second.

Glad you two could make it.

So, I've called everyone together

because I think it's in the studio's best interests

if we have another duet, just in case Noah can't perform.

We're still holding your spot but we just need to cover all of our bases.

'I'm really disappointed.'

But I understand why Riley's planning another duet.

Besides, nothing can really bother me

after the day I've had with Amanda.

I'm holding auditions tomorrow.

If you want to be considered,

then show up and show everyone what you've got.

Thank you.

-Good luck, bro.

-Thanks, man.

-Hey, good luck, man.

-Thank you.

You've got this, yeah?

PHONE BUZZES Who is it?

It's the hospital.

You said they weren't supposed to call for another two weeks.

I know, this... This can't be good.

'Noah's right.'

The hospital would only be calling if they found something.

I'm scared, but I need to be strong.

Hello?

'Hello, is this Noah?'

Yes. This is he.

'Noah, this is Doctor Thompson

'and I'm afraid I don't have very good news for you.

# We're gonna show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're gonna tear the roof off this place

# You can never fade us out

# Don't even ask the DJ

# Everybody knows we own this sound. #