02x05 - Dance Dance Evolution

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Previously on Doogie
Kamealoha, MD...

You like Steph?

I've liked her for a while, and
I wanna ask her to the dance.

Somebody has a crush on me.

I have a boyfriend,
remember? Yeah.

What do you see in Walter?

- He's a surfer bro.
- He's not just a surfer bro.

I'm captaining tonight.
Kind of a big deal for me.

Yeah, and tonight's kind
of a big deal for me.

You were right in front of me
the whole time, and I was blind.

But I think you're amazing.

So would wanna go to the
Jellyfish Jam with me?

No. Spyder asked me.

And I said yes.

The universe trusts you to
take care of other people.

You are not a black cloud. You
are the sun that comes out after.

Lahela's awesome boyfriend.

I'm so sorry. I'm supposed
to be with Walter right now.

I think you're right where
you're supposed to be.

I have to go.

Walter's phone.
Send a text, weirdo.

Hey!

Hey. I was calling and texting you to
say that I was gonna be late but...

I guess you were too.

Sorry, we went to this
after-party and...

Wait, why were you late?

You're like, never late.

I got caught up with a patient.

Pre-surgery complication.

Oh.

Is it bad that neither
of us showed up on time?

No way. So we
missed the sunrise.

Vampires never see the sunrise
and they're doing great.

As you know, this Friday
is the big school dance,

the Jellyfish Jam.

As head of the decorating committee,
I've decided this year's theme

is Victorian neon meets
Vegas, but beachy.

VVB for short.

Hm. Because a jellyfish is a neon
beach animal that looks like a doily.

Thank you.

I'm setting up a little
red carpet photo area.

Oh, like a step-and-repeat?

Exactly! But I'm calling
it the Steph-and-repeat.

And I'm gonna need you and
Walter to really bring the glam.

I don't even know if
Walter and I are going.

He hasn't asked me yet.

Oh.

He probably hasn't asked you just
because he assumes you're going.

Yeah, I don't know.

We've been kind of
out of sync lately.

I mean, I'm worried we're becoming
each other's afterthought?

No way.

Afterthought is how your
brother asked me to the dance

after I said yes to Spyder.

Just wait.

You and Walter are gonna
resync at the Jellyfish Jam,

because thanks to my creative vision,
it is going to be the most epic,

mind-blowing party ever
thrown in a school cafetorium.

Hey, how was school today?

Any funny stories or
Bunsen burner accidents?

Sorry, Dad, but if you want
to hear about all of that,

you're going to have to
fork over for my Patreon.

Hey, Uncle, can your
little boy play with us?

- Sure.
- Little boy?

Yeah, we need a fifth
player for Duck Duck Goose.

- Wanna play?
- Son, I've partied with teens.

I once had a chest hair.

I'm a young, young man.

Uh, sorry. You just look like a
little kid playing with the flowers.

I work here. I work
with the flowers.

- I'm 13!
- You're 13?

Here you go, docs.
- Thanks, Kai!

"You're sweet like nutmeg,

I'd love you even if
you had puppet legs"?

Sorry, that poem was
for someone else.

Someone you're
putting a curse on?

It's terrible, isn't it?

What's the use? I totally
missed my chance with Steph.

Well, if you like Steph, why don't
you just try connecting with her?

What does she like?

Well, she loves dance,
but I suck at it.

Otherwise, I'd enter the dance
competition at the Jellyfish Jam.

What is any of that?

Well, the school dance
AKA the Jellyfish Jam

always has a dance competition.

Guess I thought if I
could win that, then...

I could win Steph's heart.

I know, so dumb.

That's a great idea!

I love a project.
We can train you.

Really?

We're experts.

Charles was a dance
minor in college,

and I am the best darn dancer
in the American Ballet Academy!

It's a line from Center Stage
which I've watched 56 times.

Yes.

Hey.
- Hey.

I just wanted to give you
an update post-biopsy.

We haven't really had
an update post-roof.

We are hopeful that your cancer has
responded to this course of chemotherapy,

but final pathology
results should be in soon,

so I just wanted to discuss
where things were as your doctor.

Well, thank you, Doctor, but I think
I know better than to get my hopes up.

A relapse is tough,

but you have to find
something to live for.

- Or at least to look forward to.
- Like what, hm?

The stupid Jellyfish Jam?

You know about the dance?

Yeah, I still know what
goes on in Liliuokalani High

even though I'm never there,
you know, 'cause hashtag-cancer.

Well, then you should
definitely go to the dance.

What, like some
desperate normie? Pass.

Oh, come on. You wouldn't
even go ironically?

You know, lean up against a wall,
look dissatisfied, judge people.

That does sound like
something I would enjoy.

- Wait. Are you going?
- Yeah.

Uh, maybe. Walter and I
haven't set definite plans.

Walter has not asked you yet.
Oh, well, the magic is gone.

The magic is not gone.
The magic is fully here.

Here?

Yeah, I agree. Between us.

That's not what I meant.

Um, and this is about you getting
out there and enjoying yourself.

Fine. I will go,

but only because you are clearly
desperate for me to be there so.

Great.

Maybe I'll see
you there, normie.

Dr. Kamealoha, could I have
a word? Thank you so much.

I just heard you were on the
roof with a patient last night,

and I really hope
that's not true.

I was, but only because my
patient needed some fresh air.

He was worried about
some biopsy results.

He has to worry
five stories high?

Come on.

I can't have my daughter
brazenly breaking protocol.

Noted.

It won't happen again.

Wait, that's it?

No sass or pushback?

You're not even going to
make fun of my mom clogs?

Just trying not to be brazen.

Well...

Hey, Dad?

Is this a safe space?

Not for this octopus, but
for you, always. What's up?

I'm tired of people mistaking
me for a little kid.

So I did some soul-searching,
and I think I figured out why.

Aww.

No "aww."

I've had the same dumb
baby haircut since forever.

I've been giving
Gerber since 2009.

I knew this moment would
come, but not so soon.

Son, it's time we had the talk.

There comes a time in
every Asian boy's life

when he must choose to
wear his hair up or down.

I chose hair down
like my boy, JC.

Who's that?

Jackie Chan!

Police Story? Supercop?

Rush Hour?

How do you not know who he is?

Hair down is hassle-free.

Wash and go.

Apollo Ohno.

Jungkook from BTS.

Keanu Reeves.

It's what nature
has chosen for us.

But hair up like, Jeremy Lin.

Mike Shinoda.

- And...
- I know this one.

Kumar.

John Cho.

Hair up requires effort, gel,

and possibly small appliances.

But it gives you height, a
more commanding presence.

Up! Definitely going hair up.

Hey! Wait...

- Are you here to surprise me?
- Hey.

No, I actually came to
park in the doctor's lot.

Is that cool?

Oh, yeah, totally.

Thanks, I'm late for a
photoshoot around the corner.

- Oh.
- I gotta jam.

I'll text you later.

Wait, speaking of jam, are
we going to the school dance?

Oh, sh**t. I've been
so busy, I forgot.

But yeah, let's go.

Really?

Okay, great.

Because Steph was going to
k*ll me if we didn't show up.

She set up this whole red carpet
photo op thing that she wants us to...

She wants us to take photos?

Not the expected reaction from a
guy on his way to a photoshoot.

Sorry, it's just,

Nuked's PR team has been on me about
what photos I take and post, and...

They want me to wipe
you from my socials

and take down all the
photos of you and us.

Like you would ever
do that, right?

Well, I, kind of already did?

Wait, seriously?

I mean, I had to for my career.

It's all a part of
this pro surf rebrand.

They made me take down everything
that's not surf related,

even my lizard pics.

Right.

It's like we don't even exist.

Hey, of course, we exist.

Right here.

This has nothing to do
with how I feel about you.

It's just work.

And you, of all people,
should know what it's like

to sacrifice for
your career, right?

Yeah. Uh...

So can we at least get one
for just the two of us?

I mean, we're definitely
getting some of those.

All right. Love you.

So I put together a
little choreo for you.

To impress a lady, you're
gonna have to thrust hips,

pop chest, drop it
low, and then...

fly high.

Watch me.

♪ When I go out again ♪

- Get it!
- ♪ I'm gonna drink a lot ♪

Yes!

- ♪ I'm gonna take a shot ♪
- Oh, oh.

- Watch this.
- ♪ 'Cause that's just what I want ♪

♪ Want, want ♪

That was awesome!

- Okay, Kai, you're up.
- Okay.

♪ When I go out again ♪

♪ I'm gonna drink a lot ♪

♪ I'm gonna take a shot ♪

Okay.

Okay, you just need practice.

- How many years till the dance?
- Two days.

O... kay.

- Uh...
- Eww.

Dr. Lee just popped up on
my dating app. What a loser.

Oh, crap!

I just swiped right on Dr. Lee.

- Why would you do that?
- I don't know, I was, like,

"Whatever you do, don't
swipe right," and then, boom!

- It just happened.
- Okay, calm down.

- Dr. Lee probably didn't even notice.
- Right, right.

Dr. Lee, paging Dr. Noelani.

Please report to the
You Wish Department.

Nice jacket.

- It really makes the hospital gown pop.
- Thank you.

I raided the plastic
surgery lost-and-found.

Rich patients always leave
behind their fancy clothes.

Yeah, when Bruno Mars
was here for a procedure,

he left behind,
like, five fedoras.

Oh, okay.

Do I look good enough to be
standing around judging people?

Is that really your
best furrowed brow?

Let's see if your
results are back.

I'm not going anywhere, am I?

The bone marrow biopsy
results show that your cancer

did not respond to
the chemotherapy.

I'm so sorry, but we have to start you
on a new treatment plan right away.

I can't let you go to the dance.

But we still have
a lot of options.

We can even look into
experimental treatments...

Experimental treatment is just doctor
speak for "We don't know what else to do."

Come on, Lahela.

We both know I have about 10
percent chance of surviving.

Hey, this is not the
end of the road, okay?

Studies have shown strong
links between optimism and...

Oh, please. I spent the last two days
looking forward to some stupid dance.

Look how it turned out.

Hey, I never thought that all I'd
want to do is go to the Jellyfish Jam.

Thanks a lot, doc.

Phew.

Whoop.

There.

Now my boy is a
young, young man.

Whoa. I look grown
as hell. Um...

"I'm going to Tampa to
visit my wife's family."

From now on, gel is
your best friend.

Humidity, your worst enemy.

Hey! I thought this clutch would look
cute with your dress for the dance.

Oh, thanks.

Advances in immunotherapy?

Yeah, I'm looking into treatment
options for my cancer patient.

The one you were
on the roof with?

Yeah, so?

Why the sudden rush
regarding this patient?

Immunotherapy is pretty
new and experimental.

Sudden rush?

I'm just trying to find
something to lift his spirits

after giving him some bad news.

I understand.

I just hope you understand the importance
of not crossing any doctor-patient lines.

Not crossing any lines.

Okay.

I trust you.

Okay. Let's begin with
pirouettes, all right?

There you go, okay. Keep
your core strong. There.

Yeah. Okay, okay, try it again.

Plie, strong. Better.

Keep that strong. Come
on, Kai, point that toe.

Maybe you should start lower.

Yes!

Good job.

Again. Good job.

Yeah, that's good. You dizzy?

Keep it strong. Stick it.

With the double turn!

Yes!

- Good job, Kai. Good job, man.
- You did good.

- It was getting stronger.
- Yeah. Yeah, for sure.

It's getting there.

What are you doing here?

What? I come here to take pictures
of dogs for my dating profile.

I'm really a cat guy, but that
crap doesn't get you dates.

Anyway, what are
you guys doing here?

These guys are trying to
teach me how to dance.

Yeah, so he can
woo his dream girl.

You know, some guys care about
good, old-fashioned romance.

What's there to teach?

You grab a girl and
give her a twirl.

It's not the 50s, grandpa.

- So...
- See? Works every time.

Yeah, we are not doing that.

You're so cute!

- What the... How did...
- Surprise!

This is incredible. Um...

Did you do this all for me?

Well, since you can't go to the
dance, I brought the dance to you.

I thought it might
make you feel better.

It's perfect.

Oh, and no school
dance would be complete

without the ultimate
greatest hit.

The same slow song they've played
at every school dance since 1998.

Okay, so, when did you become
an expert on high school dances?

Well, I've actually
only been to one,

and I had to leave 10 minutes in
when I got paged by the hospital.

I guess neither one of us had
a typical teenage experience.

Yeah. It's rare to find someone
who understands what that's like.

♪ Close to me you're like my sister,
Close to me you're like my brother ♪

You know...

♪ You are the only one... ♪

nobody has ever done anything
like this for me before.

- I doubt that's true.
- Never.

♪ All my life I pray
for someone... ♪

And I have never felt
this way about anyone.

♪ And I thank God that I... ♪

I can't.

You're my patient.

And I'm your doctor.

I'm sorry, I just, I
can't cross that line.

♪ And I hope... ♪

I'm sorry.

♪ That you feel
the same way too ♪

♪ Yes, I pray that
you do, love me too ♪

Ooh.

Check out my firstborn.

Looking like seven figures.

A million bucks, baby.

You are way too
excited about this.

Of course, I'm excited.

The whole family is going
to the dance together.

Well, your mom and I will
be handing out shaved ice

and melting it!

Hottie alert.

Oh, oh, my.

Okay!

I know you made us, but you don't
need to show us how you made us.

Give it up for the hair up.

Oh, wow!

Brian Patrick, your
hair looks so good!

But what is that jacket?

Something that men wear

if the back of Dad's
closet can be trusted.

How far in there did you go?

Where's Walter? He
texted that he was here.

Outside. He had to take a call.

Oh.

No big deal. Um...

I will see you
guys at the dance.

Sorry, it's my
agent. I'll be quick.

You look incredible, by the way.

Uh-huh.

Yeah. No, nothing. I could talk.

Okay, so you're giving me
man o' w*r, not jellyfish.

You should not be
wearing those shoes.

- Get her a good angle.
- Wow.

- Steph, this looks amazing.
- Yeah, it's awesome.

I helped blow up the balloons.

And it looks like
that one needs a home.

- Chop chop, Spy.
- Right.

Spyder was a huge help.

FYI, when you post
your dance photos,

the Steph-and-repeat
has its own geotag.

Oh, we're not posting tonight.

We're taking a
photo for ourselves.

Just something for us to have.

Let's go do it.

Walter Taumata. Come take
a pic with us, cover boy.

Yes, yes, yes. All right!

Dang. Looks like everyone's
excited to see Walter

since he's too big time
to come to school anymore.

- He's not going to school?
- Yeah.

You didn't know that?

No...

I feel like I don't know
anything about him anymore.

Will you take my
photo with Walter?

Actually, take a lot. I want
to flood people's feeds.

Okay.

- Hey. Where have you been?
- Just doing a lap.

Checking vibes.

How about you go check out
the vibe at the dumpster?

Our baby's all grown up.

Hey! You guys came.

We just wanted to stop by
and say you're not ready.

What?

Now you're ready.

Thank you.

You know, I would have never
made it so far without your help.

You're welcome.

And, hey, good luck out there.

What? I'm invested.

Ah. Go get them
Dr. Hannon's son.

You're entering the competition?

Wait, I had no idea
you were into dance.

I'm not, really, but...

I know you are.

Good luck.

You totally got this.

I totally don't got this.

Hey. Keep her close, Uncle.

Uncle?

My hair is working.

Thanks, John Cho.

Hey!

- You're up soon. What are you doing?
- I can't do it.

There's a guy in there doing insane
flips. He's probably still mid-air.

And the last thing I need
is to make a fool of myself

in front of the whole school.

Kai.

The only person that
matters is Steph, okay?

Shut everything else out
and dance from the heart.

I'm going down to Tampa to
visit my wife's family. What?

Whoo-hoo!

Give it up for Kai Kamealoha!
- Yes, Kai!

Yes, come on, get
it! You got this!

Come on.

♪ When I go out again ♪

♪ I'm gonna drink a lot ♪

♪ I'm gonna take a shot ♪

♪ 'Cause that's just
what I want Want, want ♪

♪ What I want, want, I want ♪

- I can't watch.
- Just remember your training.

Remember your training.

Shut everything else out.

And dance from the heart.

Come on, Kai. You can do this.

♪ She's dancing to the song
with all her leather on ♪

♪ I think we'll get along ♪

♪ 'Cause she's got what
I want Want, want ♪

♪ What I want, want, I want ♪

♪ I've spent way too, too too
many years not knowing what ♪

♪ What I wanted, how to get
it how to live it and now ♪

Yeah, come on!

Everybody, clap!

Yeah!

Everybody, up!

Trust the boy.

♪ 'Cause that's, that's
just what I want ♪

See? I told you.

Always works.

Hey.

I've been looking
for you all over.

It's almost like we're not
even at this dance together.

Yeah, well, according to Instagram,
you are with every girl here but me.

Are you mad at me?

Okay, I can't control
what people post.

And those photos are
a part of my work.

I mean, getting followers,
building my brand.

Deleting your girlfriend.

I had to.

For work.

I can't believe you're
being like this.

You know, when we first started dating,
I always prioritized your career.

But now that I'm busy,
what? It's a problem?

Okay, your busy schedule is not the
issue it's how much you've changed.

How?

- No, how have I changed?
- How have you not?

Steph said you're barely
even going to school.

Yeah. What's the point?

I've gone pro. I don't
need any of this stuff.

God, it's like I don't
even know you anymore.

I mean, the agent, the suit.

Even tonight, I
mean, the old Walter

would never leave me at a
dance all alone all night.

Okay, so if I've changed so much, then
why do you even want to be with me?

- Well, maybe I don't.
- Fine!

Then don't be.

♪ Yes, I pray that
you do, love me too ♪

- Move the car, man!
- I can't.

Please. I'm just a kid!

My hair is a lie!

♪ Said I promised to never
fall in love with a stranger ♪

Thanks for keeping
her close, Uncle.

I'm nobody's uncle.

I made a mistake. I'm not
ready to have my hair up.

Me neither!

I mean, it's okay.

I'm not ready for you
to grow up either.

Take all the time that you need.

We'll work on it.

Kai, that was amazing!

- Really?
- Yeah.

You know...

Okay, I didn't really think
you cared about me before,

but putting yourself out
there like that tonight...

it really touched me.

Thanks, but it's not like I won.

Oh, you won.

You definitely won.

May I kiss you?

Wait, what about Spyder?

I think he'll be fine.

Mm?

I think Walter and
I just broke up.

Oh, sweetie.

Come here.

I'm so sorry.

Oh, honey.

What can I do?

You want me to take you
home, get some ice cream?

Have Dad rough him up a little?

I just feel so lost.

And I don't know
what I want anymore.

How do you know if you're
supposed to be with someone?

I think it boils down to

how the person you're
with makes you feel.

Oh, you are an
amazing woman, Lahela.

And you deserve to be with
someone who sees that.

And if you think you've
found that person...

then go and fight for him.

Thanks, mom.

They say young love is
the most intense love.

It makes you crazy.

Because all your
feelings feel huge.

Quick.

You're trying to figure out
love for the first time,

but you're also trying
to figure out yourself.

And because our weird teen brains
aren't even fully developed yet,

it makes it almost impossible
to emotionally regulate

or know when we've overreacted.

Young love feels so epic.

So make-or-break.

It's no wonder so many stories
have been written about us.

The star-crossed lovers.

The nerdy girl dating the
most popular boy in school.

Hey.

You okay?

Lahela and I broke up.

Hey.

I was trying to come find you.

- Why aren't you at the hospital?
- I had to see you.

Look, you said that we couldn't be
together because you're my doctor so...

I checked myself
out of the hospital.

I'm not your patient anymore.

You told me to find
something to live for.

Well, I did.

It's you.

But there's one love story...

I'm pretty sure nobody's
ever written yet.

The teen doctor falling
for her patient.

Mom?