Holiday Spin (2012)

[bunniefuu]

[Tools buzz in garage]

Now, on my count...

One, two, three,

four, five, six.

One, two, three,

four, five, six,

one, two, three,

four, five, six,

chest out, Michael!

Don't drop your shoulders

so much.

Elbows up. Very good.

Ann, don't over-think it.

This is not algebra.

Hi, hon'!

I got what you asked for.

Thank you.

You're the best.

All right, chins up.

Chins up. Engaging our core.

Ladies,

let the gentlemen lead.

Very nice.

Kenny, what the heck

was that?

Smile!

Come on, you guys.

Chins up. Elbows up.

Confidence!

You like dancing,

remember?

[]

[Laughs sportingly]

[Taps]

Nicely done, man.

Blake...

What you got going

for Thanksgiving?

Don't know.

Probably going to

a friend of my mom's. You?

Hosting.

got some relatives in town.

Old man's side

of the family.

You know,

cousins and stuff.

Got any plans after?

Well, what you got?

A girl from school.

She's got a friend

if you wanna kick it.

[Laughs]

Yeah, I do.

Hey, by the way,

I just got off the phone

with the promoters.

A scout's gonna come

see you fight next week.

Cool.

A scout from

the ufc.

Seriously?

You win next week,

your next fight could

be in the big show.

[Chuckles ruefully]

Yeah, no pressure.

Ufc, kid!

I'll call you about tomorrow.

Ooh! it looks so good.

[Chuckles fondly]

You're something else, mom.

What?

You do this every year.

It's not even Thanksgiving yet.

So?

Show me where it says

i have to wait

until after Thanksgiving.

[Gasps]

speaking of which,

'think I can get you

to make something to bring?

[Groans]

Fine, I'll make it myself.

[Laughs]

Okay, on one condition.

Um, I need the car.

I'm taking a girl out

tomorrow night.

On Thanksgiving?

After we eat.

Oh. well, who is she?

A girl from school.

Does she have a name?

Does it matter?

Well, where are you taking her?

You want the car or not?

Do you want me

to make something or not?

[Groans in disgust]

Prat!

Fine.

By the way,

a scout from the ufc

is coming to see me fight.

And what does that mean?

It means I might have

a future in fighting.

What about the studio?

I wouldn't call

owning a dance studio

much of a future.

At least not for me.

[Clears throat]

It may not seem like

much of an achievement to you,

or even the rest of the world,

but I love what I do.

I'm happy teaching.

Well, good for you.

You know maybe it wasn't

part of the grand plan

that I had in store for myself,

but everything happens

for a reason, Blake.

Remember that.

And you know what...

I wouldn't trade my life

for anything in the world.

[Sighs]

[Car locks beep]

[Sighs]

I'm sorry.

[Turns on radio]

[Christmas music plays]

Oh yeah. Uh-huh.

Jingle bells

jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun

it is too ride--

You're not funny.

In a one-horse

open sleigh, hey!

Jingle bells

jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun

it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

hey!

[Rending metal, horn blaring]

Doctor norbury,

paging doctor norbury.

Please report to radiology...

[Sighs groggily]

How-how you feeling?

Mom?

I'm sorry.

You've been out

for a couple of days.

The, uh...

Hospital got

a hold of me

because they won't

release you

on your own, so...

I-I've made arrangements

for you to come with me.

[Swallows hard]

Who are you?

I'm your father, Blake.

[Gasps in confusion]

[Breathing hard,

choking back tears]

[Cell phone call ringing]

Hi.

Hey.

You all done?

He's just getting

his stuff together now.

How long is he staying?

I don't know for how long.

I mean, you know,

as long as he wants, right?

Of course.

How's he doing?

He's fine, I guess.

As fine as can be expected,

considering.

He's still in shock.

That he can't live alone

until he's 18?

He just had to cancel

some fight thing.

I'm not sure he's ready.

Poor thing.

Have you guys

talked about it?

No.

He hasn't really spoken much.

Well, maybe he's waiting

for you to bring it up.

I know.

We have a long trip.

Okay.

Hey, babe...

I miss you.

I miss you, too.

Hey, where you going?

Friend's house.

No, Blake, Blake,

come here.

Don't touch me.

Blake...

I can't let you do that.

You don't have a choice.

Yes, I do.

You're still 17,

and regardless

of what you might think...

I'm still your--

don't you dare.

I am responsible for you.

Now, you turn 18

in less that a month.

After that, you can do

whatever you wish,

but for now,

you're coming with me to Miami,

and that's the end of it.

[]

Hey, Blake,

come on.

We're upstairs.

It's not much,

but it's the best we could do.

Why don't you drop your stuff?

I want to introduce you

to the girls.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Blake, this is

my fiancee, Emily.

Hey.

Hey.

I'm sorry about your loss.

[Door opens]

Pia.

Blake, this is pia.

She's one of my students.

I'm so sorry about your mother.

Thanks.

Pia's from Chicago.

She's staying here

while she trains with me.

So, I hear

you're a fighter.

Yeah.

You ever dance?

Nope.

Pia's quite

an amazing dancer

herself.

It's her first year

on the main circuit.

She won junior nationals

last year.

With a different partner.

So I guess

I'm starting from scratch.

You'll do fine.

Her new partner, Rob,

is one of the best there is.

Aside from Ruben himself.

Well, maybe when I was younger.

Where's all this modesty

coming from?

We never won nationals.

We came in second place.

Not good enough.

Maybe you weren't as good

as you thought you were.

Man, that was awkward.

But...

Considering

the situation,

I think awkward

is getting off easy.

For what it's worth,

they're both really happy

to have you here.

They wanted me

to let you know

that you're more than

welcome to stay

for as long as you want--

[brakes screeching, horn blares]

[Gasping in fright]

Hey, pia!

Not funny, tezza.

I hear

you're dancing with Rob.

That's right.

I also hear you two are dating.

It's none of your business.

Well, it's going to take

more than a good dance partner

to win.

Whatever.

I sure wish you and Rob

the very best.

I wish you'd learn

how to drive.

[Scoffs]

Psycho!

Who was that?

[Tires squealing]

Last year's runner-up

at the spin.

What's that?

The holiday spin?

Every year,

Christmas Eve,

dancers from all over the state

come down for it.

Each team has to dance

to a Christmas Carol.

The winners represent Florida

at the nationals.

And there's a $50,000 prize

to the winning dance studio.

Oh.

So, what happened to

your last partner?

Uh, tore his achilles.

Tough luck.

Tell me about it.

Well, new guy

seems pretty good.

He's the reigning champ.

I told him

i was going to meet him.

So I'll see you later?

He's angry.

You can't blame him.

I mean, how would you feel

if you father abandoned you

when you were a baby?

I was young and stupid, Emily.

If I could take it back,

i would.

We all make mistakes.

Why didn't you

try to reach out?

I don't know.

Time went by so quick.

I guess...

By the time I was ready,

it was...

Too late.

It's never too late

to try to make things right.

I'm trying, Emily.

I'm really trying.

I know.

[Pia]: can you imagine

losing your mom

just before the holidays?

Poor guy.

[Sighing]

enough about that.

Don't.

Rob, stop it.

Don't.

I'm not ready.

[Sighing]

Are you mad at me?

I just...

I've got a lot on my mind.

You're leaving?

I'm tired.

You're not even

going to kiss me goodbye?

I'll see you tomorrow.

[]

[Uptempo piano plays distantly]

Okay, dance through it,

let's go.

Up on the one.

Lead with the heel...

[]

Butterfly.

And one more time

from the top.

Let's go.

[Metronome taps in]

[Music starts]

Rob, too aggressive

with the throw.

It's on the one.

You must be Blake.

Josh.

[]

Lead with the heel.

All right, just

dance through it.

Let's go.

You dance?

Nah. you?

With Mandy.

She'll be here in a bit.

Right on.

Butterfly...

They are good,

aren't they?

Pia's Ruben's prodigy.

Maybe it's the coach.

Okay, okay,

'Kay, 'Kay, 'Kay...

Listen.

Come here.

Hey, don't get frustrated.

You've only been dancing

together for a couple of weeks.

It's gonna take time

for you guys

to get used to each other.

They're going too fast.

Who the hell are you?

Blake, do me a favor,

keep it to yourself.

Fine.

All right, come on.

Once again,

from the top.

[Metronome taps in]

[Music starts]

There you go.

Uh, Blake?

Blake...

Look, pia and Rob just started

practicing together,

so it's

a delicate time for them.

Okay.

All right, no comments

when they're working?

Fine.

-Because it's distracting--

-okay.

I appreciate your input,

so if you have something to say,

just tell me.

Are we done?

Yes.

[Door slams]

[Distant moans]

[Sighs of passion

from bedroom]

[Music blaring in earbuds]

[Distant argument interrupts]

[Rob]:

it was an accident!

[Pia]:

you lied to me!

[Turns off music]

It just happened.

How could you do

something like that?

I wasn't trying

to hurt you.

You cheated on me.

With tezza?

Are you kidding me?

We're in a relationship.

Eight weeks

and nothing from you--

everything okay?

Everything's fine.

No, it's not.

I think you'd better leave.

Are you sure

this is what you want?

Yes.

Positive?

Please leave.

I'll see you around.

Whatever.

Blake?

Do you have any idea

what happened between

Rob and pia last night?

Why don't you ask her?

She won't tell me.

She says she doesn't

want to talk about it.

Last time I saw them,

they were downstairs practicing.

Now, all of a sudden,

they're not dancing together.

Ask pia.

Did you have anything

to do with that?

Are you kidding me?

[Scoffs]

Blake...

[Car stereo blasting]

[Rob, icily]: 'Sup, cuz...

Hey, I'm talking

to you, tough guy.

What,

you not so tough

anymore?

Look man,

I don't want

any trouble.

Come on.

Take a swing.

You'd better get out of my way.

Or what?

You okay?

I'm all right.

You two want to

make this an even fight?

Ce on, man, let's jet.

[Car peels away,

tires squealing]

You fight?

In north Carolina.

Looking for a place to train?

Definitely.

Hit my gym.

It's just around the corner.

I will.

[]

He won't even

look at her.

Unfortunately,

he's more interested

in the mirror.

Come on, more interaction.

More passion.

This is rhumba.

It's the dance of love.

Here, watch this.

[]

Two, three and four...

Two, three and four.

One.

[Ruben]: is it me,

or am I just not

getting to this guy?

Give him a chance.

Hey, Blake.

Pia!

Maintain focus.

Take a break.

[Ruben sighing]:

What a mess.

There's no time here...

How you holding up?

I've been better. You?

All right.

Thanks for last night.

How's the search

for a new partner?

[Routine's music plays]

You know he's not

the right fit.

How do you know?

[Quietly]

don't waste your time.

[Ruben]: he's purposely trying

to sabotage her career.

Now you're just

being silly.

Why would he

do that?

To spite me.

You don't

know that.

I can tell.

Well, he might have a point.

Are you siding with him?

Maybe pia needs someone

with a little bit

more confidence.

That guy took third place

at nationals last year.

He's a hell of a dancer.

Maybe he's not right for pia.

Are you saying

Blake knows better?

What I'm saying is

maybe you should keep

an open mind.

Hey, Blake.

Um...

I'm on my way to go get a tree.

I could use a hand.

Sure.

This is gonna be

in lousy shape.

It's too dry.

What do you think

of Miami so far?

Too dry.

Christmas was...

Your mother's

favorite holiday.

Look, we don't

have to do this.

What about that one?

[Inhaling]

There's no scent.

So, are you comfortable?

Is the room okay?

I'm fine. It's fine.

Uh, I'd like to

pay for it.

You don't have to pay--

I want to.

Okay.

And food.

It's your call.

May I ask you

what your plans are?

After you turn 18?

I'm going back home.

Nothing I could do

to change your mind?

Can we just find a tree?

[Christmas Carols playing

loudly]

Come on

and sleigh ride with me

you know how happy we'll be

oh, on a sleigh ride

with me...

[]

Come on

a sleigh ride with me...

Hey, do you want

some more eggnog?

Oh, no, I'm fine, thank you.

Are you sure?

'Cause we have plenty.

No, that's okay.

You hungry?

You want me to make you

something to eat?

No, I'm good, thank you.

Okay.

[New song starts]

Ooh! turn it up.

[Turns up volume]

["Jingle bells" plays]

Where are you going?

To bed.

It's 9:00, old man.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Um, there's just this new gym

i want to check out.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

No, it's not your fault.

[Sobbing]

Losing a parent

over the holidays.

I can't imagine

anything more horrible.

Maybe losing a kid.

Do you think he blames himself?

I don't know.

When do I get to meet him?

tr*mp.

[Chuckling]

[Pouring water]

Oh...my...g--

whatever happened to

waking up early?

I couldn't sleep.

Oh. sorry.

This is Mandy,

Josh's dance partner.

Mandy. Blake.

Going to work out?

Yeah, um...

I'll talk to you later.

Have fun.

[Sighs]

You didn't tell me?

[Cell phone rings]

Rob?

Jerk!

[Beeps phone off]

[Chuckles]

[Laughing]

[]

Just moved in

two months ago.

Got a great deal

on the lease.

Hoping to expand.

[Metronome ticking,

music plays]

Good, pia.

No, no, you need to lead her.

She is leading you.

Take control,

she'll follow you.

Let her do the work.

No, no, let me show you.

Let me show you.

Five, six, seven, eight...

Okay?

Simple.

Sorry, I can

come back later.

No, it's all right.

What's up?

I saw the look on your face.

What do you mean?

Don't act like you don't know

what I'm talking about.

Look, I don't want to get

in the middle of this.

You think you can do better?

I don't dance.

Liar.

We'll pick this up later.

Hey...

I have nothing to say to you.

Please, just give me

a chance to explain.

Explain what?

Do you really think that

this is something

you can talk your way out of?

I messed up, pia.

No, Rob.

You mess up a step.

A turn. A lift.

What you did

is a deal-breaker for me.

How do you think

it made me feel,

the fact

that you wouldn't be with me?

How? please tell.

Like...

Like there's

something wrong with me.

This is ridiculous.

Don't touch me.

[Tires squealing]

[Crying]

[]

Watch your footwork.

One-two!

Set up the hook...

Good.

Watch your footwork.

One-two!

[Blows hammering]

Set up the hook!

sh**t!

I think you got

the hang of it.

Nice one.

Ruben says you're paying rent.

So?

So... he's your dad.

It's stupid.

Okay, well,

your dad asked me to tell you

that we're invited to

a Christmas party.

"We?"

Yes, "we."

Which means, you, too.

You know, I don't have

anything to wear.

I left most of

my stuff in storage.

So, we'll go to the mall.

I'll ask Josh and Mandy

to come along.

But I don't--

is it really

that bad?

We're still short.

Can't we borrow

against the studio?

I tried.

The bank won't do it.

Okay.

Where does that leave us?

We need to bring in

more revenue.

How?

Bring in more students.

There's a $50,000 prize.

Pia has to win

the holiday spin.

Find him something

that's not a t-shirt.

Come on.

Whoa.

You like?

Who are you trying to impress?

Oh, don't start.

Seriously.

Is it too much ta-ta?

Girl, you look amazing.

I've been trying to get you

to wear stuff like that

for ages.

Yeah, but you're trashy.

In the best possible way.

[Laughs]

I think this is it.

It's got my vote.

So where you from?

Pittsburgh.

We moved down

just to train with your dad.

He's not my dad.

What do you mean?

Nothing.

I would've expected you

to be a little more distraught

over the whole Rob ordeal.

Who says I'm not?

I do. Me.

Your best friend.

The truth is...

It was almost like a weight

was lifted off of my shoulders.

I knew it.

What?

Rob wasn't you.

You certainly

never went shopping

for a dress for him.

I'm not shopping for Blake.

I needed a dress

for the party.

Just shut it.

I haven't said a word.

Um, awkward...

Hi, wh*re.

Hi, b*tch.

Congratulations.

You and Rob are perfect

for one another.

Oh, I guess you heard

we're dancing together.

Yeah, it was

all over the news.

"tr*mp bags h*."

Up yours.

Just leave her.

[Giggling]

Hey!

Let me out of here!

[Banging and rattling door]

We gotta go.

[Knocks]

You ready?

Wow...

Oh, stop it.

What's with the noose?

It's fine.

Not if you want to breathe.

How's that?

Seriously?

It looks great.

Look at you with the jokes.

Come on.

[Crowd humming busily]

[Music playing inside]

Fancy, huh?

Yeah.

Hi! welcome!

Merry Christmas!

[Lively dance versions

of Christmas Carols playing]

Hey.

Come on, babe.

[Crowd gasps]:

Hey, guys, it's Ruben!

Weren't they pro?

[]

[Crowd exclaiming in wonder]

You okay?

I'm fine.

[Song ends, everyone applauds]

[New song begins,

an uptempo

"hark the herald angels sing"]

[]

You know what that is

right there?

What?

Second place.

Let's dance.

Seriously?

Seriously.

[]

Are you seeing

what I'm seeing?

Like father, like son.

Come on, guys.

[Crowd cheering]

[]

[Applause and cheers]

[Cheering and applause]

[]

Everybody dance!

[Song ends]

[Hum of conversation]

You were fantastic!

Wasn't he?

So, does this mean

what I think it means?

Just to be clear.

I'm doing this

for pia.

Not you.

[]

Where you going?

I'm taking Blake

out for a burger.

Okay.

Pia...

Yes?

It's about you and Blake...

Yes?

You guys have been spending

an awful lot of time together.

And?

How do you feel about him?

He's... fun.

Good.

Is that it?

Are you two, um...

What?

Look...

If something were to happen

between the two of you,

it would...

Complicate things

even further.

I know how...

Look what happened

between you and Rob.

Am I right?

That's not fair.

I just want to be sure.

Okay.

Good.

[Couples chatting]

You like it?

Ain't it obvious?

Look at the beating

this burger is taking.

Well, you never know.

I hate it when people

recommend a place,

and it doesn't

live up to expectations.

No, it does, believe me.

I know my burgers.

Look, the perfect

meat-to-bun ratio.

Loosely packed meat.

Crispy lettuce,

and the right amount of juice

is running down my hands.

[Laughs]

I'm glad you like it.

I do.

Can I ask you something?

What?

Why would you lie

about dancing?

I just didn't want

my dad to know.

Why?

'Cause.

You're a hell of a dancer.

Thanks.

Is that why

you stopped dancing?

Your dad?

That, and...

I just got tired

of being called names.

You know, "twinkle-toes."

"Mama's boy..."

I just,

I had enough of getting

beat up, you know?

Did you ever tell your mom

that you were getting bullied?

I'd rather do my own fighting.

What was she like?

[Sighs heavily]

Fun, lively.

Strong.

She somehow managed,

all by herself.

I never felt like

i ever needed anything.

She was an amazing woman.

[Police cordoning traffic]

[Crowd murmuring in shock]

[Police radios crackle]

What happened?

Ruben came downstairs

and found it like this.

Can it be fixed?

It's ruined.

Okay, thank you, officer.

[Beeps phone off]

Apparently,

Rob has an alibi.

Who's the alibi?

Tezza.

Of course.

We'll be back in business

right after the holiday.

I understand.

It's just difficult

to get someone to come fix it

before then.

Of course.

You'll get

a full refund.

[Quietly] what's going on?

Students are

pulling out in droves.

Losing Rob to

another dance studio,

and now this?

He won't be able to stay

afloat for much longer.

People will come back.

Maybe.

But the majority need a place

to practice for the spin.

Once they sign up

somewhere else,

why would they come back?

Because we're going to win.

[Chuckles]

We don't even have

a place to practice.

I think I have a place.

You guys can use this place

after hours if you'd like.

As long as you don't interfere

with training.

So, what do you think?

I'll make it work.

I really appreciate you

doing this, man.

Can you dance

as good as you can fight?

Better.

This I gotta see.

Wait...

Turn your hip, okay?

Not so tough now, are you?

Oh, yeah?

[Giggling playfully]

Hey, that's enough.

Come on, we have a lot to do.

You tired?

[Sighs heavily]

Exhausted.

What am I going

to do with them?

What do you mean?

It's obvious

they like one another.

So? isn't that

a good thing?

After what happened with Rob?

They're not kids

anymore.

You're not worried about it?

What's the alternative,

we forbid them from having

feelings for one another?

I don't know.

I guess...

I don't know.

Sorry to hear

about the studio.

I can't believe someone

would do something like this.

Go away, Rob.

You don't think I had

anything to do with it.

Did you?

Of course not.

But thanks for sending

the cops to my house.

I think she owes you

an apology.

You're right, babe.

She does.

Please go away.

Or what,

you're gonna sic

your boyfriend on me?

Blake, don't.

Leave or I'll call

the cops.

I'll see you at the spin.

[Knock on door]

Come in.

Pia said Rob

paid a visit last night.

You know he did it.

We don't know for sure.

I forgot, he's your ringer.

What are your intentions

with pia?

What's it to you?

I feel responsible

for her.

Right, and we all know

how responsible you are.

That's not fair, Blake.

Neither is life.

Are we done?

I see how you two are

with one another,

and I don't think

it's such a good idea--

to what?

Pia has a bright

future, Blake.

And you've made it clear

you're not sticking around,

so I think it would be

highly unfair for you

to lead her on.

Look...

Blake, I know you don't

want to hear it,

but I do care about you.

Are we really

doing this again?

Yes, we are.

I don't want to see you make

the same mistake I made.

And what was that?

[Sighing]

I was about your age

when your mother had you.

I was in my prime, and...

So was roxy.

She was...

An incredible dancer, Blake.

But she wasn't about

to give you up.

So she gave it all up for you.

And you ran.

I did.

And I'm going to have to

live with that

for the rest of my life.

I would just hate

to see you both

make the same mistakes I made.

I would never abandon

my own child.

But you might force pia

to have to make a tough choice.

Anyway...

Just think about it.

[]

No, we can't.

Why not?

We just can't.

[Turns off music]

Is this because of my dad?

I better go--

talk to me.

Don't do this to me, Blake.

What am I doing?

You're only here

until you turn 18.

Maybe you can change my mind.

Blake...

No, don't.

What is it?

I'm afraid.

Of what?

Of you.

Me?

Yes, you.

That maybe you're only doing it

to spite your father.

Is that what you think?

I don't know

what to think.

Well, that's just great.

-Blake...

-just go, pia.

Blake--

go!

[Roars in anger]

Five, six, seven, eight.

[Music begins]

Again?

Five, six, seven, eight...

[Cell phone ringing]

Hello?

Hey, it's Shane.

How you feeling?

I'm all right.

I just got off the phone

with the promoter.

He wants to know if you want

to reschedule that fight.

Really?

I mean, uh, i-i do.

It's just...

I'm kind of in a weird place

right now.

I get it.

No rush.

Just don't take too long.

You've got to

get back on that horse.

You've got a bright future.

Yeah, I'll be back

after Christmas.

Sounds good.

Stay well.

You too.

Hey.

What are you still doing here?

What was going on in there?

You guys were totally

out of sync, huh?

Tell me about it.

Hey, Blake.

Blake...

Look.

What I said the other day,

that doesn't mean

i want you to go.

I know.

Good.

I just I wanted to make sure

that was clear.

It is.

You know, you're sorry about

bailing on me and my mom,

and you want me to stay,

but just as long as

i turn my back on something

I think

is really important to me.

That's not fair, Blake.

Look... thanks for taking me in

these past few weeks,

but, honestly...

You don't owe me

anything, Ruben.

My mom and I, we were fine.

And I know

you feel guilty and all,

bute truth is...

I wouldn't have had it

any other way.

So, really...

What's the point?

Just leave it be.

I'm going home after the spin

and that's that.

I don't see

what's so complicated.

He practically said

"make me stay."

[Groaning] oh, I know,

but it's not that easy,

and you know it.

Blake and Ruben,

they still have

unresolved issues.

Blake has unresolved issues.

Do I really need that in my life

right now,

at this point in my career?

So, what you're saying is,

you're going to wait

until you find a guy

with absolutely no issues

to work out

before you get involved again?

Yes.

Good luck.

[Laughing]

I mean, what if

we give it a shot,

and it doesn't work out?

What if it does?

Maybe I'm just not ready.

Who is?

Getting hurt sucks a*s,

as you so recently

found out.

What would you do?

Me?

I would tell him how I felt.

No regrets.

Happy birthday!

[Blows novelty horn]

From me.

You didn't have to.

Yes, I did.

I think they're fun.

Thanks.

I went a little...

Less personal.

Wow.

I thought you could use them.

Thanks.

And this is from me.

It's just some old footage

i had laying around.

I wanted you to-to have it.

You don't need to

look at it now.

Or ever.

It's, um...

I just...

It's yours.

You know what this cake needs?

Ice cream.

I thought

you picked some up.

I forgot.

You want to go get some?

Are we okay?

Yeah, why

wouldn't we be?

Because of

what happened?

And what was that?

Don't be like that.

How do you want me to be?

A bit more understanding.

I just broke up

with someone.

What did happen

between you two?

I don't want to talk about it.

Why not?

Because, Blake,

it doesn't matter.

Sorry, dude.

Didn't see you coming.

It's okay.

Come on, Blake.

Seriously. I'm sorry.

I heard about your mother...

Really sorry

about that.

Mama's boy.

Blake!

Blake, stop it!

[Glass smashing]

[Blows thudding]

-Blake, stop it!

-Stay out of this, pia!

Blake, enough!

[Roaring with rage]

[Blows hammering]

Stop!

Blake!

[wailing sirens approach]

[Police]: hands

where I can see them, now!

[Police radio crackling]

Why are you pressing charges?

He attacked me.

You were there.

You instigated it.

Is that what he said?

This is between

you and me, Rob.

Please, leave Blake out of it.

He's been through

enough already.

That's not my problem.

[Scoffs]

Are you that scared

that we might win?

He is not as good as you think.

And if he gets arrested,

we may never really know.

Fine. we'll see who's the best.

Let's see.

But first, you have to kiss me.

Don't be an a*s.

You want me to drop

the charges, don't you?

Look, I don't want

to talk about it.

This is not

how we deal with things

in this family, Blake.

Yeah, well, I'm not a part

of this "family," so...

Yes, you are.

You're my son, and violence--

you're seriously

gonna preach to me right now?

Who the hell

do you think you are?

I'm your father.

No!

You're just the guy

that knocked up my mom.

You do not talk to me

that way in this house!

Yeah, well,

that's real easy to fix!

You can't run away from

your problems, Blake.

You're one to talk.

How ng are you

going to make me suffer?

Come again?

I've been paying

for 18 years.

How long you going to

make me suffer for it?

You made your bed.

I failed, Blake.

Isn't that satisfaction enough?

I have to face it every time

i walk into that studio,

the fact that I was wrong,

that I didn't have what it took

to be a champion...

That I lost the most important

thing in my life

because of a bad choice I made.

Shouldn't that count

for something?

Don't make

the same mistake I made.

Don't walk away from her.

Just...

Just watch this.

Please.

What happened?

He's gone.

What?

He's gone!

Why did you let him leave?

Look, he's gonna do

whatever he wants.

He's your son.

I didn't have a choice.

Didn't you?

Why are you mad at me?

Because.

He's still grieving.

What am I supposed to do?

Be there for him.

I was!

He doesn't want

anything to do with me!

I went all the way

to north Carolina

with my tail

between my legs!

What else do you want me to do?

Emily...

What?

Say something.

Like what?

Like you don't blame me

for him leaving.

I can't.

Emily, he turned 18.

He needed you.

I care about my son!

Not as much as

you care about winning.

[Sighs in exasperation]

Emily...

[Ruben]: that's it, Blake.

One, two, three.

One, two, three...

Come on, Blake.

Good.

That's it, son.

Head high.

Play it to the judges.

Play it to the judges.

There...

One, two, three.

Nice job, son.

Nice job.

[Starts music]

[]

Silent night

holy night

all is calm

all is bright

round yon virgin

mother and child

holy infant

so tender and mild

sleep in heavenly peace

sleep

in heavenly peace

sleep in heavenly peace...

[Song ends]

Why did you come back?

Isn't it obvious?

What now?

We win the spin.

Hey.

You got a minute?

[Stammering]

Sure, of course.

I'm sorry about last night.

Me too.

About everything.

I hope you haven't

replaced me yet.

Not a chance.

[]

Here you are.

Merry Christmas.

How y'all doing?

[Hum of bustling crowd]

Five minutes, please.

Five minutes.

Okay, remember, take your time.

Save the flashy stuff

till after the judges

have had a chance

to relax.

[Emcee]: welcome

to the 35th annual

holiday spin!

[Applause]

Tonight,

contestants

from all over the state

will dance for the honor

of being crowned

king and queen

of the holiday spin,

with the winner automatically

qualifying

to represent Florida

at next year's

ballroom dance national final!

And a $50,000 prize

to the winning dance studio!

First up

are two local favorites,

from Miami, Florida,

Mandy Hamilton

and Joshua levin,

who will kick things off

with the Paso doble!

[Cheering and applause]

[Music begins]

[]

They're on.

[Applause]

[Song ends]

Mandy Hamilton

and Joshua levin!

[Cheering and applause]

You guys!

You guys did so great.

Good job, man.

[]

[Song ends]

Give them a round

of applause.

[Audience applauds]

You ready?

Yeah.

You're up.

Next up

are Blake montalvo

and pia gigiotti!

Give them a hand!

[Applause]

They will be dancing...

The samba!

[Cheers from crowd]

Ah, pia...

[Music begins]

[]

They look good.

[Audience gasps]

[Audience cheers]

[Applause]

[Audience gasping

in anticipation]

[Wild cheering and applause]

Yes! yes!

A big round of applause!

[Cheering and applause]

That was great.

I mean,

very, very strong.

Great job.

[All gushing with excitement]

So good. Yes!

So proud of you.

And last, but not least,

it's none other than last year's

defending champion,

from Miami, Florida,

Rob Peters!

Dancing with tezza vale!

[Cheering and applause]

[Music begins]

[]

[Audience gasps]

[Applause]

[Cheers]

A huge round of applause!

[Cheering and applause]

I have just been

handed the scores!

But before I announce them,

please give

all of our contestants

a round of applause.

[Cheering and applause]

When I call your names,

please step forward

and take a bow!

With a score of 99.2...

Rob Peters and tezza vale!

[Applause]

And also with a score o.2,

Blake montalvo

and pia gigiotti!

What?

Oh, my gosh...

[Applause]

[Emcee]: ladies and gentlemen,

we have a tie for first place!

Which means,

for the first time

in the history

of the holiday spin,

we're looking at a dance-off!

[Cheering and applause]

All right,

let's set the order

of our second performances

by a good old coin-toss.

Defending champ will call it.

Tails.

[Coin rings]

Heads!

Which means Rob and tezza

start things off,

followed by Blake and pia!

Let's take a short break.

When we come back,

the tiebreaker,

to determine our winner!

[Cheering and applause]

Get out of my way.

Come on,

take a swing.

[Drum roll]

[]

[Audience gasps in awe]

[Audience cheers]

[Applause

and exclamations of wonder]

[Cheering and applause]

We're doing the waltz.

But we're not prepared.

Just follow my lead.

No, Blake, there's

no room for error,

he can do it.

You can do it.

[Applause]

[Audience gasping in delight]

Let's just dance.

[Song begins]

[]

[Song ends]

[Crowd cheering wildly]

[Cheering and applause]

And so

it all comes down to this.

Without further ado...

This year's

holiday spin champions are...

[Sighing nervously]

I can't watch.

Blake and pia!

[Cheering and applause]

[Crowd cheering wildly]

[Gushing with excitement]

So proud of you guys.

You're leaving?

I can't stay here forever.

I'm sorry to see you go.

[Chuckles]

I'm only going

down the street.

You found a place?

Clayton has a small studio

two blocks down.

I mean, I have to go back

to north Carolina at some point

to get my stuff, and...

Take care of

some personal things.

Maybe I can be of help.

I'd like that.

I forgot

to give you your present.

No, you don't have to give me--

just open it.

[Sighing with emotion]

Merry Christmas.

Dad.