02x05 - The Quinceañero

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Previously on High School Musical:
The Musical: The Series...

I always assumed that if I got
trapped with a group of people,

I'd be the den mother.

But even though a
candle is better

than a feather duster
during a blackout...

Gina tried to generate power...

Waters, flashlights...

...in more ways than one,
which I really respect.

Why don't you choreograph
the whole show yourself?

So, while Nini was off having a
light bulb moment of her own...

Miss Jenn,
when did you realize that

Broadway wasn't
your dream anymore?

I'm right here,
craving the spotlight.

And a little afraid of it, too.

Why do I hear sheep
but don't see sheep?

Oh, that's Jimmy.
He has social anxiety.

Well, I'm team Jimmy.

I don't camp, I don't glamp,

I don't even sleep without
a silk pillow case.

Listen, I'm sure Seb and
Gina have a good reason

for bringing us to
his barn so late,

on a school night.

Not that I mind the
romantic setting.

Romantic is debatable.
But I like where you're headed.

Okay, so, we gathered
you guys here tonight

'cause I've got this idea.

And because we only have
hours to pull it off,

it's gonna take all of us.

The whole family.

Aw, you guys.

I've only been
back for two weeks

and it's the best
decision I've ever made.

I'm with my favorite people in
the world doing what I love best.

Coming up with an awesome
plan and then doing it.

Without asking for permission.

Do you have any idea
what we're agreeing to?

- Literally no idea.
- Cool.

How are we going to
pull off the beast

to prince transformation
without CGI?

If anybody's good at smoke
and mirrors, it's Miss Jenn.

Last time Miss Jenn brought
smoke, she b*rned down a building.

Poor thing. She still flinches

every time I even
say the word Lumiere.

It's like, "Hello?
These aren't real candles."

Although, speaking of candles,

if they were real, there would
be of them this weekend.

Oh, like the movie?

Well, that movie was
about something, Seb.

- Was it candles?
- No, Seb.

Double Hanukkah?

It's my birthday weekend.

But I don't like just telling
people that because, like...

How thirsty am I, you know?

But I'm not above
dropping a hint or two.

My love language is riddles.

Honey, I don't think
you're getting this.

Wouldn't be the first time.

Anyway, gotta go to class.
See you around.

So, I talked to Gina and
we thought we could throw

a big surprise party to
celebrate the guy Carlos is.

And a quinceanero he always
wanted and never got.

It's a birthday party
but seriously zhuzhed up.

'Cause Carlos is one
of the good guys.

Okay, somebody say something

because maybe this
is a terrible idea?

It's an amazing idea. I'm in!

I'm down!

- For Carlos.
- For Carlos!

Two creams, four sugars.
You are so predictable.

I use raw sugar now, Zackey.

So the joke's on you.

It's a matcha latte. It's
considered a more evolved caffeine.

You know, we should really
stop meeting up like this.

Then pick another coffee shop,
hon.

I was here first.

I always loved your
competitive spirit.

The way I would push you,
and then you would push me,

and then I would push you.

You push me, and then pretty
soon it's a... A salsa.

Those hips, they never lie.

Your little mind games may
have worked in the past, Zack.

But Jenn . is laser focused

on winning that
hardware at the Menkies.

And with the cast I've got,

and a litter of
actual rescue puppies,

standing by to play the wolves
in our big act one forest climax,

I'm not really sweating
your little fish show.

Did you say puppies?

I did.

Oh, and you might wanna
work on that cha-cha.

Seems a little rusty.

It was a salsa.

I don't like her.

I know.

Be patient.
Your moment is coming.

One scalding hot
black coffee for Lily.

That's me.

Okay.

And on the third count of eight,

the wolves will
att*ck the beast.

Can't wait.

Ricky, stand center
stage and look afraid.

Dancers,
please stand in for the wolves

who are currently being
potty-trained at the animal shelter.

Hey, I need to talk
to you for a second.

Okay.

Why do you look guilty?

Do you have any
plans for Saturday?

Spending it all day
watching football.

Really?

I love how you still can't
tell when I'm being sarcastic.

Well, can you keep it open?

I'm going to need
some help in the barn

with something
involving tractors.

We're talking this Saturday?

Just come over and
help in the barn

and not to celebrate
something else

that you could figure out with a
quick search of public records?

Seb, are you okay?

I never learned how to lie

but I figure as long as
I keep my mouth shut,

I can't tell the truth.

It's going great.

It takes a real leading lady to
swing by and support her friends.

When I lived in Hoboken,
which is basically New York,

I wouldn't miss any of my
friends' opening nights.

Oh. No, it's fun to watch.

Everyone looks like they're having
so much fun and I'm here, too.

It's sort of,
adjacent to the fun having.

Well, sit tight.
We'll be done soon.

Oh, no worries.

Got plenty of homework
to keep me busy.

Homework is the new fun.

att*ck!

Yes! Get 'em.

Get... Deep roar, Ricky.

Thank you. Yes!

Keep in mind,
this is only a mock-up.

It's perfect, Kourt.

His favorite color is glitter.

Once this is done,
he's gonna go nuts for this.

Let me just try...

Oh. Hello?

Sorry. For the party,

I'm recreating this crazy
home movie dance video

that Carlos made
in seventh grade.

Uh, since when did you
two become so close?

'Cause two weeks ago,
you weren't even talking

and now you're throwing him
the party of the century?

Honestly, I always know
where I stand with him.

Which is more than I can say
for most boys at this school.

Anyway, you are a lifesaver
for making this so fast.

You showed up on opening night
of HSM and saved my life.

It's the least I can do.

And then, after all of that,
you get a chance to stay?

We truly are blessed sometimes.

I just wish I had known ahead
of time that I was staying.

I did something that night
that I wish I could take back.

Okay, what are you
trying to say right now?

Because I need subtitles.

You ever put yourself out there
and just get nothing back?

Honestly, I try not to.

I gotta learn how to be
more like you, Kourt.

Well, I'm still trying to be
more like Carlos. Loud and proud.

And for that alone,
he deserves a goodbye party.

You mean a surprise party?

G, where are you? I need your
eyes on the wolf sequence.

I'm gonna...
Thanks again, Kourt.

Hey, hey. Big party day.

Looks like you're up to
your ears in rose petals.

Yeah. So far no thorns, so...

Is that a euphemism?

You used the word "euphemism,"
yet you're tanking English class.

Okay, boomer.

I was born in the ' s.

Okay. Are you ready?

I am, like, the Picasso
of flower arrangements.

Uh, wait, what's that?

Yeah, Picasso wasn't
appreciated in his own time.

Is that true?

No, he was extremely wealthy
and a terrible person.

Nini, I thought you said you
could do the centerpieces.

I know,
but everyone was so excited

about helping out with the party

and I just wanted
to be part of it.

Well, this is, like,
part of a nightmare.

I am part offended.

Well, can I see yours?

I mean, uh, it's not much.
But...

Ricky Bowen, are you crafty?

Honestly,
I don't know who I am anymore.

Cheers!

Well, hello, sir.
Have you seen my dad?

Who're you are all
dressed up for?

Well, I figured if I was giving
you a ride to this thing,

I might as well chaperone,
too, right?

Why? Who's gonna be there?

Just the theater
kids and Miss Jenn.

Oh, no kidding.

All right, chop-chop.
Let's get a move on. Go, go.

Okay,
I'm glad we offered to cater

but can we really make this
many pizzas by ourselves?

Relax, Ash. I'm in the business.

Okay,
that doesn't give you arms.

I'm a Redonovich.

When you cut us, we bleed red.

It's Carlos. Duck!

I know it's a little pathetic.

But with nothing fun to look
forward to this weekend,

I thought I would just
come by and carb-load.

And I can't even do that.

Sometimes when I'm sad,
I dress like Éponine.

Hey, I was thinkin',

seeing you in the rehearsal
room yesterday, I don't know.

Maybe it wouldn't hurt if
you talked to Miss Jenn

about getting you back on
stage with the rest of us.

Oh, well,
I wasn't there for the audition,

so it's not really fair.

Yeah, but if you talked to her,
I'm sure...

Honestly, maybe it's a sign.

I should just focus on making new
music and do my own solo thing.

If I'm in rehearsals and
you're doing your solo thing,

when will we see each other?

We see each other all the time,
Ricky.

It's not that deep,
if I wanna try new stuff.

All right. Let's load up, guys.

Oh, are you sure you don't
wanna just go full tuxedo?

- Get in the truck.
- Okay.

Yeah, no, you're good.
You're good.

Michael Bowen,
I didn't expect to see you here.

Hey, anyone Ricky loves, I love.

Carlos, that is.
Uh, Ricky loves that kid.

Of course.

I almost called you
about a hundred times

after we ran into each
other on Valentine's Day,

but I didn't wanna
come on too strong.

I wouldn't worry about that.

Save me a dance tonight?

You got it.

Hey, Gina. You got a second?

Sure. What's up?

I have a proposal
to run past you.

Yeah?

Do you think it's a crazy
idea if I talk to Miss Jenn

about getting Nini
into the show somehow?

Does Nini want that?

I... I think she feels
a little weird about it.

Maybe you should make sure
Nini's cool with it before you...

I mean,
would you be cool with it?

Theoretically, if we were dating

and I went behind your back
but for, like, a good reason,

wouldn't you be flattered?

Yeah, Ricky. I'd be flattered.

Okay. Cool. You're the best.

- But we aren't.
- Sorry?

We aren't dating.

Obviously.

So, maybe there are better
people to confide in about Nini.

Yeah. No. I just...

No, it's fine.
I know what you meant.

I'm just saying,
tonight's about Carlos.

And I wanna go out big.

You guys decorated
this place crazy fast.

You should see him
at the pizza shop.

Nobody folds a box faster.

We call him Oregano Origami.

Wow, really?
I always wanted a nickname.

Oh, this makes me so happy.

Big Red doing manual labor?

No, you guys!

Uh, for a minute I was feeling
sad about not being in the show

but now looking at you both,
spreading your wings,

working at the pizza shop,

doing a thousand
different things at once.

I don't know, it's like a very small
reminder that the world is my oyster.

Okay. Uh,
but never mix oysters and pizza.

Wait, do you want a job?

Oh, we aren't currently hiring.

That is, unless Howie and
Kourtney actually get together.

And then they break up.
And then one of them quits.

Wait, what?

Wait. What are you even...
That's crazy.

You can't...
It's insane with that...

That little man is my employee.

Technically, not really. So,
you are free to date each other.

You know what? I think I'm
gonna go. That's enough.

Okay...

Just the truth.

What's going on?

And I was just thinking,
it would mean so much to Nini...

Ricky, I hear you.
And I miss Nini up there, too.

Every day, I do.

And while her talent would
give us an edge at the Menkies

and put that beautiful,
evil Zackey Roy in his place,

the show has been cast.

I... I understand.

There's always next
fall's musical.

Ben, right?

We met on Valentine's
Day when you came

to the pizza shop with Jennifer.

Oh, we walked into the
establishment together

but we didn't go together.

Oh, I know. She said that you
were, uh, close colleagues.

Oh, really?
Uh, she say anything else?

Uh, not that I recall.

You teach, uh, shop?

Engineering.

And the AV Club,
which is why I'm here.

I have to capture the joy.

- Well...
- Well...

Well, I should go help out.
It was nice to see you, Ben.

My thoughts exactly.

We're here.

I'm so glad you came.

What else would I be doing
on today, of all days?

The ride over here was,
um, exciting.

I only have my driver's
license for farm equipment.

All right. Come on,
let's do a quick camera test.

I don't wanna screw this up.

Yeah, I kinda took
Mazzara up on his offer.

I've been dropping by the AV
Club for a couple of weeks.

He wants me to
figure out my story.

Stop looking at
the old selfie cam

and, uh, try to find more
interesting people to learn from.

Plus, I love Carlos so,
easy math.

I'm gonna make that kid a birthday
tribute he will never forget.

I, uh...

I didn't prepare anything
to say about Carlos.

Oh, that's the whole point.

Just trying to capture
things on the fly tonight.

And we're rolling.

They'll be here in two minutes!

Oh, look at this
fancy interview setup.

Don't forget to get
my good side later.

Which side is that?

Smooth.

Wait, cut, nope. That is not
going in the birthday tribute.

Too late.

Caswell.

Okay.

Gosh, I hope this lives up
to your very high standards.

Honestly, honey, so do I.

Open the doors!

Happy birthday, Carlos!

Wait. This can't be happening.

- It is.
- I'm not wearin' a party outfit.

We got you covered.

Yes, Nini and Ricky!

Hey, everyone!
I think you kinda, you know...

It's Carlos' quinceanero!

Happy birthday!

- Gina, get on up here.
- Yeah, G!

Gina, everybody!

- Whoo! Gina!
- Go, G!

Testing, testing.

Hello!

Carlos Rodriguez,

we, um,
haven't always seen eye-to-eye

when it comes to
running rehearsal...

...and

honestly, I sorta had no
idea what to get you tonight.

And then Sebbie showed me

that clip of you in
seventh grade, dancing.

I was like...

"Okay, so,
we're actually the exact same."

Because I remember where
I was in seventh grade,

or, uh, all of the places
that I was that year.

And I would just dance and dance

alone in my bedroom to stay busy

and escape.

But the difference
between us is,

I never would have put
that out into the world

and I never would have
left that up on Instagram

after some of the
comments you got...

Haters gonna hate.

Anyways, um, tonight I'm
recreating your dance.

Because, we might not
share a choreography brain,

but I think you know we
share a dancer heart.

No matter what happens tomorrow,

or the day after that,

we just keep on dancing.

Yes, we do.

Roll the tape.

Hello, world!

This is a time capsule

because someday I
hope I am studied.

It is almost my
thirteenth birthday,

and in some cultures
that makes me a man.

As a man, I demand the
following gifts for my birthday.

A new phone, a Tony Award,
and someday...

I'm putting this out there
early, a quinceanero.

Now, please enjoy this dance
I made up. It is on fleek.

Yes, G!

He's got style. Look at you.

It's time to turn it up

Let the music take
over your body

And dance,
like everyone is watching

Your moves inspire me
To be the best I can be

Not alone, but in harmony

Fearlessly

This rhythm's hot like the
sun Don't you dare disagree

Yes, Gina!

Then come and join me

When you move I move
with you Together as one

It don't matter who you are
When we dance, we're all stars

Different in so many ways
But when we hit the stage

We all share the same thing

A dancer's heart

Yeah, yeah

The truth in every turn

One, two, step I have
learned so much from you

And the way you groove
We got nothing to lose

This rhythm's hot like the
sun Don't you dare disagree

If you think so then
come and join me

When you move I move
with you Together as one

It don't matter who you are
When we dance, we're all stars

Different in so many ways
But when we hit the stage

We all share the same thing

A dancer's heart

Turn the music up Let
the rhythm move your body

No more to discuss
Go and grab someone

Stranger or a friend It
don't matter in the end

Let this feeling
take over your life

When you move I move
with you Together as one

It don't matter who you are
When we dance, we're all stars

Different in so many ways
But when we hit the stage

We all share the same thing

When you move I move
with you Together as one

It don't matter who you are
When we dance, we're all stars

Different in so many ways
But when we hit the stage

We all share the same thing

A dancer's heart

Yeah!

Yeah!

- Go, Gina! Yeah!
- Go, Gina!

Yeah!

That's my roomie!

I love you! Day one.

- Gina, that was amazing.
- Thank you.

How do you feel right now?

Honestly,

like I did everything
I needed to do here.

Well, you're glowing.

Remind me to hire you to
throw me a birthday party.

That's sweet.

Um, should I give a final
shout-out to Carlos or...

Uh, yeah,
let me hit record here.

That was just you asking?

How I was feeling?

Is that okay?

Okay, who stole my boyfriend?

Carlos, hi.

Um, I think you know that

there is nothing greater
than the love we share

for power ballads originally
sung by iconic women.

Yes.

Yes, you're my boyfriend but
you're also sort of my hero.

Here's something
I never told you.

That video from when you
were has , views.

I would say roughly
of them were from me.

I was years old,
and hiding in my room,

in every sense of that word.

Uh, your post kinda went viral.
Semi-viral for Utah.

Um, I didn't know who you were,
I barely knew who I was.

I just knew that
I felt inspired.

So,
I just kept on hitting repeat.

So, thank you.

And, happy birthday.

Oh, and I hope it's not
disappointing to the King of Fashion

that I'm wearing the same suit
that I wore to homecoming.

My parents said that I have to
wear this till I grow out of it.

Okay, here goes.

I can almost see it

That dream I'm dreaming

But, there's a voice
inside my head saying

You'll never reach it

Every step I'm taking

Every move I make feels

Lost with no direction

My faith is shaking

But I, I gotta keep trying

Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna
be another mountain

I'm always gonna
wanna make it move

Always gonna be an uphill battle

Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there

Ain't about what's
waiting on the other side

It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing

The chances I'm taking

Sometimes might knock me down,
but

No, I'm not breaking

I may not know it

But these are the moments

That I'm gonna remember most,
yeah

Just gotta keep going

And I, I gotta be strong

Just keep pushing on

'Cause There's always
gonna be another mountain

I'm always gonna
wanna make it move

Always gonna be an uphill battle

Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there

Ain't about what's waiting

On the other side

It's the climb

Yeah, yeah

There's always gonna
be another mountain

I'm always gonna
wanna make it move

Always gonna be an uphill battle

Sometimes you're
gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there

Ain't about what's waiting

On the other side

Yeah, yeah

It's the climb

Yeah

It's all about the climb

Yeah

It's the climb

Go, Sebbie!

Go, Sebbie!

Where did you come from
and why am I so lucky?

Wasatch County and you just are.

Speech, speech, speech!

- Speech!
- Speech, yeah!

I'm not sure how I can
thank you all for this.

I've never been accused
of being speechless.

I can't thank you all
enough for just getting me.

Everybody should have
people who just get them.

- We love you, Carlos!
- We love you!

I've done a little research,

and if this is, in fact,
your quinceanero,

then he must choose his madrina.

That means godmother.

Honey,
I'm not that bad at Spanish.

One, two, three, not it!

I got enough jobs
as it is already.

I choose, as my madrina...

So, tell us how you felt

the moment Carlos chose
you as his godmother.

I can't.

- Oh, boy.
- Oh, no, no.

No, I feel like the clown
from It. I need Kourtney.

- All right, you got five minutes.
- Thank you, five.

You have done well tonight.

It felt good to do this.

So, now that you've
turned the camera around,

who was the most
interesting interview?

Sorry, what?

Nothing.

Nothing can ruin this night.
It's perfect.

- I'm sure.
- Really?

Hey, what's up?

Zack Clack, coming at you with
a beautiful bombshell today.

Hey, remember how
North High was all set

to make a splash with
The Little Mermaid?

Well, after a generous offer

from our pals at a
local wildlife rescue,

we've decided to switch gears.

Because, we are all
about these puppies now.

Meet Blaze.

He and his trained wolf pack...

...will be joining North High
in our brand new production of,

Beauty and the Beast.

Playing themselves in the
big act one, forest climax.

So, if you only catch
one beast this spring,

come out for this one.

There is no finer teacher in the
Salt Lake region than Mr. Roy,

who has been generous enough to
let me transfer to North High

and co-direct.

- Are you crying?
- Well, I'm not not crying.

Sing for Mommy, please?
Sing for Mommy.

Oh, my God!

How am I gonna...

How can I...

begin to compete?

That's it.

You know how I always say

the craziest ideas occur
either in the shower

or in an airplane bathroom
during turbulence?

You do?

Nini, I think you
belong on-stage with us.

No, I know you do.

Yes.

I have an idea that'll blow the
competition out of the water.

Hey, Mom, it's me.

Yeah, we're still on.

I'm ready to come home.