Heat of the Moment The Next Step

Previously on The Next Step...

Riley, you and me together, it was magic.

I think we should just stay friends.

This does not feel like the end. At all.

I thought you a lesson.

If we just want to play nice, the other studios will eat us alive.

She's right.

-Who is it?

-It's the hospital.

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

I know - this can't be good.

'Noah, you're going to have to have surgery.

'You're going to have to come in...'

The doctor called about my test results - and it isn't good news.

My back is in worse shape than I thought.

What did they say?

The doctors said I need to have surgery right away.

This is our worst nightmare...

and it's actually happening.

The doctor said if I don't get surgery,

I won't be able to dance again.

And if you do get the surgery?

I still may never be able to dance again.

Noah...

I can't believe this is real.

Everything in my life was going so well...

and then this happens.

# We

# We're gonna show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're gonna tear the roof off this place

# Stand up! #

Hey, have you got some time to talk?

Yeah, of course.

Do you have news?

Yeah.

'Noah looks really freaked out.'

I hope that everything's all right with his back.

So, I got the results back from the doctor and...

..my back is much worse than they thought.

'I wish I didn't have to tell Riley about this,'

but there is no avoiding it now.

I have this cyst in my spinal cord

and it needs to be drained right away.

How did it start?

I don't know.

It could have been from some injury,

or I could have been born with it and just grew along with it.

Look, Noah, don't worry about the studio, OK?

We'll figure things out.

You just need to focus on getting better

and making it to Regionals.

Thanks, Riley.

Of course.

You know what, Riley?

I'm a good dancer.

Losing Noah right before the final qualifier is huge,

and, to be honest, I don't know if we can do it without him.

Henry in.

'I can tell that something really heavy'

is going on with Alfie.

It looks like he could use a friend.

What's up?

Look...

You have to promise not to tell anyone.

I'm like the Fort Knox of secrets.

-I like a girl...

-Tell me more. Tell me more.

-..who has a boyfriend.

-Stop right there.

There's nothing good that can come from this.

I know. I...

I don't do what I was thinking.

I get it. The heart is a complicated muscle.

So, you're saying it's OK for me to have these feelings?

Love is never wrong.

It's only ever right -

but sometimes it's not right to act on it.

When a girl has a boyfriend, that's one of those times.

Right.

Play on with the sad song.

Mm, yeah.

# You got me singing

# Singing all in my feelings

# Singing it to you from a distance

# That's right, from a distance

# I leave you speechless

# Listen to this until you're sleepless

# And honey peep this

# My words got you feeling the deepest

# I believe he's stressing out

# And if he ain't there for you

# Then I'll be there when you fall

# That's all I'm trying to say

# Just give me the time of day

# Don't be surprised but, darling, open your eyes

# Yeah... #

'I know Henry is saying I shouldn't act on these feelings for Riley,'

but I can't deny how I feel.

RILEY: Right now, I've called everyone together,

because I have to tell the team about Noah.

Guys, I actually have some bad news.

Noah needs surgery and he won't be dancing at the qualifier.

-Is he OK?

-It's pretty serious,

but it just means that the duet auditions are all the more important

because there is a very real possibility that whoever wins

will be representing us at the final qualifier.

Alfie, I am really sorry that you have to re-audition just because...

Don't worry about it.

I'm happy to audition with a new partner.

'Alfie's being so generous.'

Other dancers would be upset that they'd have to re-audition, but...

Alfie's different.

Then, if you want to audition, you know what to do.

Alfie and I have already started working on our duet,

and the choreography he did was amazing.

Piper's looking pretty confident,

but let's see if she remembers her lesson.

Mind games 101 - never let your guard down.

'I'm worried about Noah, but I can't imagine how he must be feeling.'

I need to be strong for him today.

-Hey.

-Hey.

How did Riley take the news?

It was fine.

I feel bad about letting down the team, though.

Noah, you're strong. You're going to get through this.

I have so much to do before I go to the hospital.

Are you going to be auditioning for the duet?

No, I'm not. I'm going to be with you.

And when you recover, I'm going to enjoy watching you dance.

I don't want you to stop dancing because of me.

I'm not. I'm on this team as much as you are.

Some things are more important than dancing,

and, right now, all I care about is Noah.

'I'm trying to be strong for Amanda but, truth is,'

I'm so scared right now.

-BOTH:

-One and two, three and four.

'I originally choreographed this duet for Riley and I,'

but, with a few tweaks, it works for Piper, too.

One, two...

'I'm here to make sure that Piper is ready for the qualifier.'

One, two, three...

Playtime is over, Piper.

-Oh!

-LAUGHS:

-Six, seven...!

Hey.

-Hi.

-Can I speak to you?

Sure.

All right, I was wondering

-if you wanted to do a duet with me instead of Piper?

-No.

No. No, no, no. He's doing a duet with me, obviously.

All right, listen, Piper.

I'm a senior dancer.

I have been to Nationals twice and Internationals once.

Alfie deserves to duet with me.

-Really?

-Really.

The competition is really intense.

If Piper can fight for her spot,

then I know she's ready to fight for the team.

Who would you rather dance with?

-I...

-Don't.

-Um...

-Don't worry, Alfie, I can handle this.

-Yeah.

'Michelle struts in here'

and tries to steal Alfie from me?!

No, I don't think so, sister.

Michelle, now, I know what you're trying to do.

You're trying to scare me off,

and you think I'll run away with my tail between my legs.

Well, guess what, Michelle.

It's not going to work this time.

We've already started a duet,

and you're not just going to waltz in here and take it away from us.

She definitely got the message.

I bet Piper's feeling pretty good about herself right now -

and she deserves to.

I found a note in the cubby that said, "Meet me in the lounge."

But there's no-one here. What's going on?

Hey, what are you doing here?

I got a mysterious note to come there.

Me, too.

Things have been awkward between Sloane and I

ever since I started dating LaTroy -

but now that LaTroy has gone away to stay with his dad,

maybe Sloane and I can be friends again.

Thank you for coming.

I'm here on behalf of a mystery third party.

-You mean LaTroy?

-It could be anyone, so I will not respond to that.

It's LaTroy, though.

-Perhaps.

-Right?

-Perhaps not.

Now, my employer came up with this great idea

that you two should audition for the duet spot together.

Your styles would make the sickest mashup ever -

and that's coming from me, not my mystery man. I mean, person.

'Dancing with Sloane is a great idea.'

I've missed her.

'It's a little weird,'

but she's an amazing dancer, and I do want to dance at the qualifier.

-I can try.

-Me, too.

-Awesome.

LaTroy's going to be so thrilled to hear this news. I mean, not LaTroy.

Someone like LaTroy. I don't know who it is.

Do you know? Could be.

Henry out.

-Let's get to work.

-Yeah.

'I hope LaTroy knows what he's doing.'

We have a lot of work to do.

Hey. Could I talk to you for a second?

-Yeah, of course. Have a seat.

-OK.

I just wanted to thank you for being so supportive.

Yeah, no worries.

But you do it even if you know you might lose something.

Like the duet.

As long as I have your respect, I have lost nothing.

Yeah, respect's important.

Plus I have a great duet partner.

-Piper.

-Yeah, no, you two have great chemistry.

Yeah, chemistry's important.

I should get back to rehearsal.

'No matter how hard I try,

'I'm always thinking about Alfie.'

What I need is to reconnect with James.

'I really need to talk to him right now.'

LINE RINGS

'Yo, this is James. I'm not here. But don't even worry about it.'

James, where are you?

Listen, I... I don't want to make a big deal about this.

They just want to wish you good luck.

Just let them do it.

'Riley asked me to come into Studio A before I left.'

Apparently everybody wants to say goodbye.

-Hey, Noah!

-Oh!

-You guys!

-Good luck.

I'm going to miss you, man! LAUGHTER

-Bro! What's up, man?

-You good?

-Yeah.

-Yeah?

-Yeah.

Good luck, Noah. Not that you'll need it.

You got this. Don't worry about it.

You'll be trying to out-flip me in no time.

LAUGHTER

The way everybody's talking

is making me feel like I can bounce back.

My mom's here.

Will you come to the hospital with me?

Of course.

Noah's being so brave right now.

No matter what happens, he'll always be a part of our team.

We have to move forward without Noah, so, right now,

we're holding the auditions for the qualifier duet.

This qualifier is our last chance to get to Regionals.

And we need to send the best duet.

# I'm falling behind

# I'm falling, falling behind

# I'm falling, I'm falling behind

# I'm falling behind... #

This duet is amazing.

The tricks we're doing are crazy.

# I'm falling I'm falling behind... #

Michelle and Skylar are really setting the tone for this audition.

We'll see if the other duets can keep up.

# Nobody's perfect... #

Sloane and I wanted this dance to be like us -

a combination of two different perspectives.

# No regrets Let's waste no time... #

Even if I'm not 100% ready to be friends again,

at least I know we can dance together - and that's a start.

# Don't be scared

# Take a step

# Tonight

# We live and learn

# We live and learn

# We live and learn... #

LaTroy's idea for us to dance together was great,

because, even though we are not back to normal,

we are definitely good enough to win this audition.

This Amy and Sloane mashup is insane.

I hope Alfie and Piper are ready,

because they're going to have to bring their best.

# You're the hook in my favourite song... #

I'm giving this dance my all,

because I truly believe that this is the one

that can make the studio win.

# Gotta turn you up to turn me on... #

I just wish I was dancing with Riley.

# Addicted to you, to you

# And everything that you do

# To show me what you're all about... #

It looks like my plan with Piper hasn't worked.

She fought for this duet and it's paying off.

I can't take my eyes off this duet.

I remember what it felt like to dance with Alfie,

and a part of the kind of wishes that it was me dancing with him.

# Addicted to you, to you

# Addicted to you, to you, to you

# I'm so addicted to you, to you

# Addicted to you to you, to you... #

APPLAUSE

That was incredible.

Oh, it's all Alfie.

He's amazing.

Well, after seeing that performance, I think my decision is clear.

Everyone, you guys were amazing,

but I think we have our duet for the final qualifier.

Alfie and Piper.

'We're dancing at the qualifier!

'I'm so happy Riley picked us.'

It feels so good.

And as for everyone else, you can go home.

I think we all deserve a break.

Thank you.

'I know Riley thinks that we can't be together,

'but I know she's wrong.'

I just have to prove it to her.

Somehow.

Did you know cedar shingles are actually more eco-friendly

then the regular ones?

I didn't, but that's fascinating.

In here, it says that if you add a little bit of paprika

to your egg salad

then you can brighten the colour without changing the flavour.

-I'll keep that in mind for my next dinner party.

-Good!

'I appreciate being able'

to talk about ANYTHING other than my surgery right now.

There's no-one I'd rather have by my side than Amanda.

Would it be all right if I kissed you?

Yes. It would.

A lot.

HE WHINES

-What are you doing?

-I'm trying to kiss you.

You know kissing involves lip-touching, right?

Noah, just do it. Kiss me.

Do it.

I just keep thinking about my surgery,

and I believe our first kiss deserves my full attention.

I'll take 20% attention.

Yeah, I've got like 8%, maybe 9% max.

That's what I meant to say. 8 or 9%.

(Just kiss me.)

Can I just wait till after my surgery?

OK, I'll give you a rain check and we'll kiss after the surgery -

-but just know that you started this.

-OK. OK.

And I shall finish it.

At least I have something to look forward to after my surgery.

Noah's lucky he's injured.

And cute.

'I've done everything I can to forget about my feelings for Riley,'

but I can't fight them any more.

-You wanted to see me?

-Yes.

Have a seat.

I've got a little surprise for you.

'I'm starting to feel like Alfie's surprise could be trouble.'

But now that I'm here, I don't want to leave.

# I've been up and down these hills of love

# And back again

# Though I was young

# And it was fun

# It still felt like pretend

# And now I've seen the other side

# I feel I've lived a separate life

# No direction here

# If I'm not with you

# Cos I've been waiting in the wings

# Just hoping you'd reach out

# So unsure of everything

# But you, I have no doubt

# Cos when I look into your eyes

# It fills my swollen heart

# So, why don't you just take my hand

# So we don't drift apart?

# If we could stop the world

# Surrender to this one desire

# If we could stop the world

# We'll never let this love expire

# If we could stop the world

# And start tonight. #

-Are you all right? Are you feeling OK?

-Yeah, I'm good.

Are you sure you're OK?

You're too cute to have issues.

I'm good. I'm just missing a girl back home.

Well, I think everything's going to be OK.

Keep cheerful.

Thank you.

# You know I'm crazy 'bout you

# I think you're crazy 'bout me, too... #

'Every fibre of my being is telling me to leave...

'..except my heart.'

# You know I'm crazy 'bout you

# I think you're crazy 'bout me, too. #

That was beautiful.

'I can't believe Alfie and Riley are kissing.'

How could she do this to James?

# We

# We're gonna show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're gonna tear the roof

# Off this place

# You

# You can never fade us out

# Don't even ask the DJ

# Everybody knows we own this sound. #