Danger Zone The Next Step

Previously on The Next Step...

Our relationship has become so complicated

that it's now a distraction.

-So you're breaking up with me, Riley?

-Yes.

Seeing his face and how much pain he's in right now,

it's almost too much too bear.

Congratulations, you are now the dance captain of The Next Step.

Thank you! Thank you, thank you!

Skylar is the best choice to lead The Next Step.

You need to give me the power to make some hard decisions.

Whatever I say goes.

If I'm going to put my trust in anyone, it's going to be Emily.

OK, we need to choose the best possible dancer

to do this duet with Alfie at the qualifier.

Honestly, I would be so happy to do the duet.

I know, Michelle. You tell me every day that you want to do more,

but we need to consider all of our options.

Right now, we're trying to come up with a plan for the qualifier duet.

Noah can't dance, and we're seriously running out of time.

We could go back to the duet with Piper and Alfie,

but I think that Noah and Alfie's duet was much stronger.

You're right, it is much stronger,

but the only one who can do that choreo is Noah.

And he's out.

Alfie showed us the new choreography, and it's perfect.

We have a winning routine for two male dancers.

We just need...two male dancers.

Well, what about Henry or LaTroy?

I don't know. They're amazing dancers,

but I don't think they have the competition experience

to do something as big as the qualifier.

I just don't know how they do under pressure.

-Well, then, it looks like you're out of options.

-Or...

And this might be a really crazy idea,

but I actually know a male dancer who could do that choreo.

Who?

James.

# We

# We're gonna show the world

# Everything we're made of

# We're gonna tear the roof off this place

# Stand up! #

Look, just think about it. He is as explosive as Alfie.

He's as dynamic as Alfie.

He might actually be better than Alfie.

Have you lost your mind? He's not even on A Troupe.

Riley, have you submitted those names to the qualifying board yet?

No.

There's no way I am asking James to dance in that qualifier.

I just broke up with him.

If I ask him to dance with Alfie, that would be too cruel.

I totally agree.

Riley, you're putting yourself before the team.

Look, the way I see it, you have two options.

You can be selfish and not ask James.

The team won't go to regionals.

Or you could bite the bullet,

ask James...

..and do what's best for the team.

'Even if I ask James,

'why would he say yes?'

I don't want to hurt him.

Or Alfie.

Five, six, seven, eight.

Get your leg higher on up.

OK, those arms are on four.

Right now, we're working through the choreo for our regionals quartet.

And things aren't going so well.

Let's just take a break and we'll come back in a minute.

Between everything that's happening with James and the qualifier,

I'm having a hard time staying focused.

I'm sorry, guys. This dance isn't really working,

and I feel like it's all my fault.

I just can't stop thinking about what will happen if we lose this

-qualifier.

-It's not just you.

-It's me, too.

-Me, too.

I can't focus.

If we lose, we won't even make it to regionals.

-Sorry.

-No, that's exactly what I'm thinking.

I'm worried, too.

But as dance captain, I have to be strong for the team.

-What do we do?

-I don't know. If we lose...

-It's just so stressful.

-OK, guys, guys.

I think you all have a case of the nerves.

You're way too focused on what could possibly go wrong.

It's affecting the dance, and your confidence.

Everything could go wrong.

We're on an internationals winning team.

If we don't make it to regionals, that'd be devastating.

OK. I want you to meet me in the Junction in 20 minutes.

Sound good?

-OK.

-OK.

-Sure.

-Good.

'The team needs me right now.'

I have to do something to get them back on track before it's too late.

'I need to find Alfie.'

Before I even think of asking James, I have to talk to him first.

I know, busy, busy, busy.

Wait. There is something that I want to say to you.

I... Um...

Is everything OK?

Since I broke up with James,

things are finally less complicated.

Why mess it up now?

You know, if something's wrong, you can tell me.

I just wanted to tell you that...

..I can't stop thinking about you.

Me, too.

There's one more thing that I wanted to say.

I...

I like it when you're ready to talk.

And we should talk again soon.

SHE SIGHS

'Right now, I'm waiting for Piper, Sloane and Cassie.'

Page 12 of the dance captain diary states that when all else fails,

a game of truth or dare will solve any team problem.

-Hey, guys.

-Hey.

-Hi.

-What did you need us for?

Well, we're going to play truth or dare.

Truth or dare? I don't think I like this idea.

So you have to promise to do exactly as I say.

Depends. I mean, you could say...

No.

Your dance captain is ordering you to do this.

-OK, I guess.

-OK.

So, Sloane, you're going to go first.

OK. Dare. What do you want me to do?

I want you to walk up to the counter and order a muffin.

-OK.

-Eh!

But you're going to do it all backwards.

Sloane gets nervous outside of her comfort zone.

So we're going way, way outside her comfort zone.

Sloane's just crossed over into the backwards zone.

Me excuse...

Are you trying to order something?

Yes, you thank.

I can't believe Sloane's actually doing this!

Better her than me, I guess.

-Sorry.

-Please muffin carrot have I can?

-She's good at this!

-Would you like a carrot muffin?

Yes. You thank.

Sloane, I'm feeling a bit peckish.

-Yeah.

-Could you order me something?

Yeah! Me, too, actually, now that you mention it.

I'll have some crisps.

And I think I'll get a cherry juice to go with that.

Me kidding you are.

Juice cherry a?

There you go.

-And...

-Thank you.

A crisps.

I have to admit, even though I'm feeling a little silly,

I'm not scared any more.

Once we conquer our fears, we won't be worried about the qualifier.

We'll be able to put our feelings aside and focus on our dancing.

I've been waiting for Riley

because we need to move forward on this duet,

and that means she needs to talk to James.

Why are you sitting at my desk?

I was waiting for you.

Have you asked him yet?

-Asked who?

-James, Riley.

I don't know any James Riley.

I am not asking James, my ex-boyfriend,

to dance with Alfie, my new crush.

OK, I already broke up with him,

-doing this would be way too...

-Riley,

from what I remember, we made a deal.

We said whatever I say goes.

You know how amazing James would be in that duet.

Yes, I know how great James is.

Think about it! Alfie, James, that choreo.

They would win qualifiers for sure.

Look, even if this was a good idea,

there's no way I can convince James to dance with Alfie.

Riley, I think you're forgetting

that you're head of The Next Step now.

It is your job to do the impossible.

The studio and our last chance at regionals depends on this.

So please do it, Ri.

Emily's right. I have to do what's best for the studio.

Even though it's killing me.

OK, Skylar. Just tell me what I need to do.

Do I have to walk backwards or anything?

No, nothing like that.

Cassie picked truth,

which may seem like an easy way out.

But not in dance captain truth or dare.

All you have to do is tell us your most embarrassing story.

I think I'd rather walk backwards.

Well, that's not an option.

Now it's Cassie's turn to face her fears.

We'll never succeed at regionals

unless we learn to master our emotions.

So let's hear it.

Pinky promise it doesn't leave this table?

Pinky promise.

OK. So,

last year I was rock climbing at one of those really cool indoor places.

-Yeah.

-Cool.

-It started off pretty easy, and because I'm pretty tall,

I was able to reach all the far-away rocks.

I kept climbing, climbing, climbing till I was almost at the top.

I was higher than anybody else on the wall.

And then I looked down. And I just froze.

I had no idea what to do, I had no idea how to get down.

I can't believe a girl as tall as Cassie has a fear of heights.

Heights!

I know.

Not only am I afraid of heights,

but I'm a victim of cruel irony.

Luckily, my story has a happy ending.

A very cute boy came up and rescued me.

-Oh, OK.

-OK.

And he asked for my number.

-Oh!

-And then?

-What happens next?

-And I gave it to him.

-I like this.

-Yeah, OK!

-Then?

-Yeah, that's about it.

What do you mean? And, yeah?

So what happens after?

You asked for my most embarrassing story.

Not most romantic.

Everybody is really loosening up.

Truth or dare is working its magic.

'I got a text from Riley.'

But before I talk to her, I have some unfinished business.

Well, all I can think about is that this has been a long time coming.

Here we go.

So... We should...we should talk.

-Yeah, we should talk.

-Right, so what do you want to talk about?

-Look, I just want to lay this all out on the table.

-I agree.

It's better to be honest. So, yes, it's true. We kissed.

I know.

-Look, I'm sorry for what happened.

-Yeah, you should be.

You shouldn't have kissed her.

Look, I'm not sorry that I kissed her.

OK? I'm sorry that things are complicated.

How is it complicated? You knew she had a boyfriend!

-It's complicated because I love her!

-Walk away right now.

Why?

Huh?

It's the truth.

What James needs to understand is...

..Riley made her choice.

Look, if I stay here...

..something bad is going to happen.

I feel you.

That's not how I roll.

'I've had enough.'

Right after I talk to Riley,

I'm on a plane back to London.

It's the last round of truth or dare, and Piper chose dare.

This one's going to be a doozy.

-Do I have to do this?

-Yes. We're toughening up for regionals.

You've got this.

Hey, Rachelle?

How's it going?

Do you need something?

I made the mistake of telling Skylar that I thought

Rachelle was a little intimidating.

And now I have to get her to say the words "I love you"?

Rachelle, I really, really, really, really love you as a dancer.

I know. Trust me, I get it.

I really, really, really love...

-She's going to do it.

-..myself, too.

-One more time.

-You've got this.

Rachelle, OK, I guess what I'm trying to say about me and...

And for you to want me to know...

I knew this dare was going to be challenging.

It's going to require a team effort.

I...want you to feel about me...

-About us.

-I love you, Rachelle.

I really, really love you.

I love, love, love you.

ALL: I love you so much!

I love your hair and the way you dance and...

Enough!

-I love you, too!

-It worked!

Yes!

Oh, my gosh. OK, are we done now?

-Yes. We're done!

-Yes!

Truth or dare was a total success.

We can finally get back to our rehearsal.

-You can have a seat.

-No, I'm good standing.

I have a huge favour to ask you.

When are you leaving for England?

I'm leaving tomorrow.

Would you consider staying longer to help out The Next Step?

Riley, what do you want? You want me to teach a class or something?

No. I need you to help out with the qualifier.

The Next Step needs to win in order to make it to regionals,

and Alfie and Noah have a great duet that they think they can win with,

-but Noah...

-Hold on, what exactly is the favour?

I need you to dance at the qualifier.

-With Alfie?

-Yes.

OK, first of all, I don't even go to this studio any more.

And second of all, I'm supposed to be at a competition right now in

-London.

-Right now, you're here.

And we need you to dance at this qualifier

to help us get to regionals.

And once we've made it, we'll be fine.

-Yeah, you're out of your mind.

-I know I messed up.

You're right to hate me.

I don't expect your forgiveness, I'm not asking for you to forgive me.

It is not right of you to ask me to dance with Alfie.

I thought, deep down, there was a small part of you

that still cared about me.

There's not a small part of me that still cares about you.

All of me...

..cares about you.

So does that mean you'll do it?

You're unbelievable.

That went way worse than I could have ever imagined.

Now what will I do?

Right now, I'm just trying to forget about my conversation with Riley.

I know that I shouldn't think about her, but it's not that easy.

TABLET RINGS

-Yo.

-Yo, what's up?

-What's up, man?

How have you guys been?

Things have actually been really, really...

Really blah.

Well, I'm touched to see you guys are trying to cheer me up.

Any time, bro. But that's actually not why we called.

Well, what do you want?

The final round of the competition is coming up,

and I could really use my lucky coin for, you know,

some extra boost of positive vibes.

Of course Eldon would go halfway across the world

without his lucky coin.

Why even have a lucky coin if you're not going to carry it around?

All right, man, I'll get that for you.

Sick, awesome!

But where is the coin, man?

-WHISPERS:

-It's in the closet in studio A, taped to the wall.

-End communications.

-What?

Wes and Eldon are a couple of doofuses.

It's going to be good to see them tomorrow when I hit London.

OK. Are you guys ready?

Wait, you didn't take your turn. Truth or dare?

After the day Skylar put us through,

she's not going to get off that easy.

OK.

I'll tell a truth, and it's a big one.

But you guys have to promise not to laugh at me.

-Yeah, of course.

-We won't.

We promise.

I'm afraid I'll make a terrible dance captain.

Skylar, you have nothing to worry about.

You're the best dance captain ever.

Yeah, you saw us freaking out about the qualifier and you took the time

to get us back on track. And make sure we're having fun.

-You're amazing!

-Thank you.

Now, come on, dance captain.

-Let's dance.

-All right.

Let's see how fearless you guys really are.

You'd better bring it.

Now that we're all fearless,

it's time to get back to business.

I'm really lucky to have such great team-mates.

It makes being dance captain a lot easier.

We can't be afraid of what's going to happen at the qualifier.

Whatever happens, we're going to face it as a team.

Now that I have Eldon's coin, there is nothing keeping me here.

Goodbye, studio A, it is time to bounce.

James.

What have you got there?

It's Eldon's lucky coin.

He asked me to bring it back to London for him.

So I guess you're on your way, then.

Yep. I'm out of here.

Can I ask you something?

Just one thing before you go.

Why are you giving up so easily?

Why aren't you going to stay? Why aren't you going to fight for Riley?

That's not up to me, that's up to Riley.

That's where you're wrong, and we both know it.

We both know my sister, James, and we both know what she wants.

She wants you to stay!

She wants you to fight for her, so why don't you do it?

Fight for her? You know what,

I'm sick of thinking about Riley all the time.

So let's leave it to fate.

Why don't we flip for it? If it's heads, I'll dance with Alfie.

If it's tails, I'm going to walk out that door,

and I'm never going to come back.

Why not? You should always take a chance on love, James.

I know I was the one that told Riley to break up with James,

but her guilt was destroying her.

But it's also clear that this heartbreak is destroying him.

And he can do something about it.

# 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 house. #