03x10 - N'Fektd

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Previously on Dance Academy...

Christian and I are entering the biggest hip-hop comp in Sydney.

Who wants to learn some moves?

Who taught you that? No-one, just clips online.

You should come down for Streetbeatz.

What happened, last night on tour? Did you kiss him?

I didn't, but I wanted to.

Why him? Let me break up with you.

Stay away from me.

Both of you.

I show you the smallest attention, and you're in love with me.

I didn't say that. You expect me to be that person.

I really got into dancing when Mum was sick.

It was the only way to drown out the guilt that I couldn't save her, to silence the voices in my head.

You think they'll ever let you be a ballet boy?

You can't change.

It's clear you don't want to be here.

Crawl back to whatever rat hole you came out of.

I work so much harder than you.

The voices in my head, the ones telling me I'm letting them down.

You don't respect yourself, you don't respect your talent and you hate people who do, because maybe you hate yourself.

All those expectations.

This year, all I've been doing is trying to keep my head above water.

Stay away from me.

I've got no right to self-pity, but too much has happened.

It can't be a coincidence that I infect everything.

You think you're honouring Sammy?

You're exploiting his memory as an excuse to drift.

What is wrong with you? I don't think this is in my head.

The voices, they're dragging me under.

You OK? Why wouldn't I be?

Last rehearsal, let's try practice battles.

Stokesy, you versus Alex.

And... lips!

Excuse me.

Ignore me.

Zero impact again.

Patience, petal. We're wearing her down.

She couldn't care less.

Yeah, I do hip-hop. I'm so cool.

Ollie knew I wanted in on Streetbeatz.

I should be headlining that crew. Why do you look constipated?

This is me, plotting.

The only way to ensure unity and the best production is if we allocate roles according to results.

I'm here.

I see that.

They just announced end-of-year production.

I might be in audition lock-down for a day.

As I'm currently ranked first, I'll be auditioning for Swanhilde.

They're doing it again, but if Ben's happy, I'm relieved.

I can't donate any more blood for three weeks, so...

Tara, best friend, this is Jamie.

She keeps me in a hole, no natural light.

Kat said you were funny.

I'm doing this karma-balance thing - blood banks, helping old ladies across the streets.

What's the production called?

Coppelia. I love Coppelia.

What do you want to go for? The lead, I'm assuming.

Attention, Kat - you're down here, so I'd advise Doll 4 or Doll 5. It's your choice.

Jayden. Hello, mate. How did you get here?

Bus. By yourself?

I told Gran I had to come to Streetbeatz, like you said.

You'd better meet the rest of N'fektd.

It's named after Ollie's pus-filled toe.

Boys, this is Jayden, the prodigy from the sticks.

What is this, childcare? I sort of invited him.

He could be an asset.

No, winning Streetbeatz is an asset.

Touring opportunities, agents hounding us.

You have to send him home.

Big night in?

Wes and I are having my dinner, his lunch, as soon as I get this working.

It's dangerous to make one person your everything.

It's much healthier to join our Streetbeatz crew.

You know three hip-hop moves, and Christian taught you all of them.

Oh, it's an honour quest.

What does that mean, 'No video signal?'

Abigail, look what you've become.

Cheers, bro.

Alright, Gran. I've got to go. I'm with my friends now.

Alright. Yep. See you.

Where are you staying tonight?

Some auntie's. Do you come here every day?

Look, Jayden...

we...

We should practise battle. What's your power move?

Guess who got the all-clear from Dr Wicks?

Awesome. Listen, Jayden is staying. He's our mascot.

What?

It would have been something Sammy would love, so...

You wanted me?

You remember Sammy's father? Good to see you. How are things?

Good.

Christian and some classmates are participating in a hip-hop competition.

Really? Sammy always loved his hip-hop.

Dr Lieberman wants to make a donation to the academy.

We've been fundraising for a memorial in Sammy's name.

We thought you'd have ideas about what that should be.

Ari told me how me how close you and Sammy were.

I'm not the person to ask.

You dance against who I tell you to.

Don't make friends with the other crews unless we've beaten them.

Ollie! Great induction speech.

What is up, everyone? Welcome to Streetbeatz, the hottest break battle in the world.

You guys ready to make some noise? Empire Crew.

Better get their autograph before we flog them.

Ready to do battle?

Seriously? You turn up now?

And you're called Brace?

It's a mash-up - Ben/Grace.

Gail/Grace didn't scan.

This is hilarious. You're going to have to bring it, you know.

Oh, we've brought it.

Alright, then. Here we go. First up.

N'fektd with a crazy start right now.

OK, OK.

Judges?

Oh!

N'fektd wins.

Up next, Brace. Let's see what they've got.

Visualise Wes dancing the night away with a saucy senorita.

In your face. It's getting spicy.

Dropping and wiggling with the worm.

Alright, alright.

Judges?

Boom!

Brace takes the battle.

Stop. Help has arrived.

You no longer have to fret about being bottom of the class.

She's only bottom because the movie put her behind.

My friend Megan just got funding for a film. She says it's yours.

You don't even have to audition. It's good.

Tell Megan, thank you, but I'm preparing for Doll No.4, which I do have to audition for.

If you are going to stay, you are Swanhilde's boyfriend Franz, the part where he's drugged and unconscious.

He lost it out there, man, but he's alright.

OK, it's Jayden's turn.

You've got this guy.

This businessman, taking care of business!

Alright, here we go.

Is this the kiddie section? Grab this kid a babysitter.

Boom! N'fektd takes it again.

This ballet has no plot.

They solve all their problems through dancing.

As opposed to what?

Swanhilde's the only character with any kind of arc.

The Scottish Doll is a decent role.

THIS is a decent role. You've got Kat auditioning to be an extra.

Pressed for time here!

Who would you audition for? I'm here to support Kat.

I thought you were working on your karma. Enough!

She's your best friend, really?

Tara understands. Does she?

You just played the lead in a soon-to-be-classic indie film.

The movie was a fun fluke, but fluke time is over.

Again with the eating!

If you want a role in my life, get used to Ballet Kat.

Ballet Kat is setting her sights low.

I spent the first half of this year on the verge of a breakdown thanks to unrealistic goals.

OK. I didn't know that.

In the next round, we have N'fektd versus Brace.

I'd say, have fun, but my manhood is on the line here.

Christian, you need to focus, because we've been carrying you.

I'll take Abigail.

I'll take Grace.

And Jayden, more of the same but better. And cuter.

Here we go.

Are you going to let her take your hat now? She's taking your hat!

I'll take it. Jayden!

Who's back in it? Look at this man go!

Ooh! Little man fell. N'fektd is struggling.

Alright, you're up.

Choose one of the others. We could lose this round because you couldn't get rid of the kid.

Ben hates you. It's too late for an honorary surrender.

Brace has a lot of confidence out there now.

Playing to the crowd. N'fektd better do something here.

Uh-oh, here we go. They're answering.

Look at them!

Brace is in some serious trouble right now.

That was crazy, right there.

Alright. Judges?

And N'fektd takes it.

N'fektd takes it. Brace is stunned.

We were winning, until Christian used Ben as a floor wipe.

You're frozen. Wes, can you see me?

What does it feel like, this heartbreak thing?

Knives in my stomach.

Someone trying to pull my throat out of my mouth. It's like chemo.

I hope you're exaggerating.

At least everyone didn't treat it like I should just get over it.

So, judges?

Make some noise for Empire Crew.

Make some noise.

The final battle is here tomorrow, with the undefeated Empire Crew, Dissection, Stranded and N'fektd.

It's going to be huge, it's going to be here, so the real question is, why wouldn't you be?

So are we practising more tonight?

Everyone's pretty wrecked. I'll find you a cab.

That last battle, you were like... Everyone was, like, whoa!

Yeah, I'm a role model.

Yeah. I know I stuffed up in the last bit.

Do you think I might go to the academy?

How would you get in?

You haven't done a day of ballet in your life.

I've got A Chorus Line, Turning Point and a friend recommended The Golden Steps trilogy but I'm dubious.

I hate dance movies.

And I'm wrong yet again.

I'm sorry.

I should be able to commit to dancing and still be me, not some insecure imitation of a balletbot.

Sammy's dad is here.

Dr Lieberman, you remember Kat?

Any other ideas?

Well, what about a travel bursary?

Christian, please join us. We're brainstorming ideas for the fund.

Pizza - nice touch.

It's a pity.

You never did this when Sammy was alive.

Christian! It's OK.

You abandoned him when he needed you, and you come here talking about honouring his memory.

It's too late to make it right, he's dead. Stop it!

Are you actually auditioning, Kat, or is Grace going to be your dance double?

We've been doing this for 18 months.

Do we really have the energy to go another 12?

I doubt you'll make it to third year.

The character of Swanhilde is charming and fun-loving, and you'd be a terrible casting choice.

As Miss Raine is my witness, I'm auditioning for the lead.

I want to go for Swanhilde too. So do I.

Me too.

Hey, it's Jayden. I'm at the depot.

The guys didn't need me today. There's a bus leaving in an hour.

Alright, see you, bro.

Yeah. Sorry.

Alright. See you, bro. Yeah. Sorry.

To delete the message, press 3.

Voicemail costs money, so be interesting.

Message No.8, I don't remember.

We're still waiting for you and Jayden. Where are you?

I don't know what you want me to say. He just showed up.

You don't go with my blessing.

I could have pulled him off the road faster, called an ambulance faster. He was always there for me.

Maybe this is it, the place where everything stops.

We'll sort this out. This is where you belong.

You come here every day?

Maybe we could be mates.

You think you needed me. Look what you became without me.

The voices. I guess it depends what you choose to listen to.

Jayden!

You were awesome all day yesterday.

We do need you.

For years, people have been telling me I can't keep running away, that I don't believe I'm worth it, which I've always hated, but it's what I want to say to you.

I'm not running away. I just want to go home.

OK.

Still, I let you down. I shouldn't have.

You're kind of hard on yourself, dude.

I think Miss Raine is hating Kat's Swanhilde.

That's just her face.

Hey. Jayden's not coming.

OK. Let's just do this, yeah?

One minute.

Dude, are you serious?

Hi. You mentioned this yesterday.

Thanks for coming.

It seems strange, me turning up at your school, and...

But I miss him.

I miss my son.

I've got an idea of how you can spend the money - a drop-in centre for kids who can't afford dance classes.

I could have done with something like that.

They're unbelievable.

I know.

We're so dead.