[THUDDING]
[FEMALE #1] Go, Kelly!
♪ Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ♪
♪ Yeah yeah
♪ When we're together it's not hard to fly ♪
♪ And the bar never seems too high ♪
♪ Whoa whoa
♪ Whoa whoa whoa whoa hoo whoa ♪
♪ In a league of our own
♪ When it seems our dreams are out of reach ♪
♪ We chase them down like gravity ♪
♪ Whoa whoa
♪ Whoa whoa whoa whoa hoo whoa ♪
♪ In a league of our own...
[CROWD APPLAUDING]
[MALE #1] Another new perfect routine
from Kelly Johnson on the beam.
[FEMALE #2] Traditionally not even her best apparatus
but she's on fire tonight.
♪ In a league of our own
♪ We're coming back
[CROWD CHEERING]
♪ No no we're coming back
♪ No one can stop us
♪ We're coming back no one ♪
♪ No one
[MALE #1] Now, this could be a huge upset.
Kelly Johnson could take the entire competition.
♪ No one we're coming back ♪
♪ In a league of our own
♪ No one can stop us...
[MALE #1] Just the floor routine to go now.
Kelly's best event.
♪ Ho oh oh oh oh
♪ When it came to losing we were undefeated ♪
♪ Took our chances failed to pieces ♪
♪ Whoa whoa
♪ Whoa whoa whoa whoa hoo whoa ♪
♪ In a league of our own
♪ No one was ever there to help us out ♪
♪ We were always our own champions ♪
♪ Whoa whoa
♪ Whoa whoa whoa whoa hoo whoa ♪
♪ In a league of our own ♪
[SIGHS]
Did I mention Adelaide is one of the most livable cities in the world?
Yeah, you did
three times on the way to the airport
and then twice on the plane.
Try and go hard again, huh?
Just a little bit.
The beach where we'll be living looks amazing.
We learn to surf.
I've always wanted to try surfing.
It's gonna be great to spend more time with you...
add all the other pressures.
You okay, honey?
Yeah... just like the last three times you asked.
- You're doing it again. - I know, I know.
I'm trying too hard.
It's okay. I love you for it.
I'm fine.
I just really wanna get the bags
and get to the apartment.
[FEMALE #3] It shouldn't be long now.
[MALE #2] Good news is, we found them.
Bad news is, they weren't taken off the flight
during stop over and they're on their way to Melbourne.
The next flight back isn't due to arrive for a few hours
but I'll personally make sure that they deliver
to your residence first thing in the morning.
Hi, welcome to Adelaide.
- Yeah, finally. - Thank you.
Oh.
Mom, we're in Australia.
They drive on the other side of the road.
I knew that.
[CAR ENGINE STARTS]
- Mom, left-hand side! - Oh!
[KELLY] Whatever you do, do not hit the kangaroos.
Hey, you missed me.
I'm down under, not vaulting up and over anymore, so...
[SIGHS] This is stupid.
Hey, it's Kelly.
You missed me. I'm down under, so leave a message.
No likes and no friends
nobody expect...
[FEMALE #3] Kelly?
[SIGHS]
Well, at least unpacking was easy.
How about we take in the local sights?
Why not?
It's been a while since it was just the two of us.
Let's go party.
We could learn to surf.
[IN UNISON] I've always wanted to try surfing.
[GIGGLING]
[POP SONG PLAYING OVER TABLET]
♪ No need to worry
♪ 'Cause these are just moments in time ♪
♪ So don't be in such a hurry ♪♪
You are gonna tighten your tie, right?
And make a good impression on your first day.
Yes, Mrs. Johnson.
It's a good school. You'll make friends in no time.
I'm sure.
Okay. Come on. Don't wanna be late.
[TURNS OFF MUSIC]
[FEMALE #3] Jacket.
[FEMALE #3] Notice anything different about what they're wearing?
Mom, seriously, on my first day?
[LAUGHING]
So you're sure you don't want me to come in?
Think I'll stick with the wrong uniform
and skip the mom escort.
Don't wanna use a public embarrassment on the first day.
I'll be working late at the hospital.
- You have the bus pass? - Mom.
Uh, of course you do. Have a good day, honey.
Like there's any chance of that happening.
No. Mom, other, other side.
[CAR HONKING]
[SIGHS]
- You must be Kelly. - Hi.
I'm Ms. Seranty, deputy principal.
Let's get you to your first class
and do a quick tour as well.
Uh, yes, ma'am. Thank you.
You know, dear, that's the wrong uniform.
That's the winter one, although you just have
come from winter, haven't you?
Yes.
Jessica, why aren't you in class?
My mum went back to hospital and I missed the bus.
And I had to finish copying these fliers.
[SERANTY] Yes, I heard about your mum. I'm sorry to hear that.
But if you're late, I need you to be in class straight away
alright? You can do that later.
Please excuse me.
Girls, why aren't you in class?
That's the wrong uniform.
Thanks, I got the memo now.
American? Hm.
Gymnastics. You're... into that?
Yeah. The elite program here.
- Um, your mom not well? - She's fine.
- Oh, I-I just... - You were wrong. She's fine.
[SERANTY] Jess, this is Kelly.
Could you please escort her to Ms. Matzel's class?
And that will be enough of that eye-rolling, thanks.
Yeah, and so I got out of the car...
I turned to wave...
and then I just, I tripped on the step
my heel caught my skirt.
Oh, it was so embarrassing, I went down flat on my face.
So it's like... watching you vault
minus the sprained wrists?
I told you, that vault was broken!
[FEMALE #4] Enough, Nic!
Turn around, face the front.
Get your books out, too, please, Nic.
Now, Nic.
[SCOFFS]
[MALE #3] You okay, there?
Yeah, I'm fine, just, uh
hanging out... with my bag.
Just relaxing. Getting comfy.
Okay. There are two things.
Great job of convincing me that's comfy
but it's probably not
and, second, that's not your bag...
it's mine.
Hm, are you sure?
I mean... they all look the same.
Pretty sure. It's got my name on it. See?
Oh, there.
Guess you really like that spot.
Now I've got a problem.
What? I, I, I didn't take anything.
Good to know, but that's not the problem.
The problem is you know my name
but I don't know yours.
Oh.
Uh, it's, it's Kelly.
Kelly Johnson.
Dude, where are you? We're starting.
'Sup?
Well, I should go.
But it was nice to meet you, Kelly
Kelly Johnson.
It's, it's nice to meet you, too
Scotty, Scotty...
I... don't know you last name.
[PANTING]
Hey, you're the new girl.
You know, that's the wrong uniform
for this time of year, right?
Yup, I've heard.
I'm Nicola, but everyone calls me Nic.
Hi, I'm Kelly.
Wait. Say that again.
What? I-I'm Kelly.
You're American! Oh, I love your accent!
- Say more things. - What?
Oh, just say more things so I can hear you talk.
Uh... apple pie?
- Uh... blizzard... - Oh...
Pillow fight, banana...
- You're funny! - Thanks.
- Um, this is my first day here. - Oh, really?
Well, well, where are you from? Why, why are you here?
Well, how long have you been here?
Why, why at the gymnastics...
Do you do gymnastics?
- Uh... - Oh, it's so exciting.
- I'm from Atlanta. - Mm-hmm.
[KELLY] Uh, I'm here with my mom for a year.
She's a surgeon at the City Hospital.
I, I do...
Well, I-I did gymnastics.
Oh, well, um, if you don't do gymnastics
then... why be here?
Um, I'm just sorta used to being in a gymnasium
kinda feels like home.
I don't really have any friends, so...
Well, now you do.
So if you've done lots of gymnastics before
maybe you could help me out a bit then, yeah?
- Help you out? - Yeah.
I wanna get good enough to make the elite squad.
Well, you looked pretty good on the trampoline. I mean...
Yeah, well, until I fell on my face.
Well, my dad is a gymnastics coach
so I might be able to help a little bit.
Really, a coach?
Yeah, but let's not get into that right now.
Okay. Sure.
[POP MUSIC ON CELL PHONE]
Okay, spread your arms.
Like that? Is it better?
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING]
Okay. Ow! Ow!
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING]
Have a great day.
Oh, my... That's great.
Anyway, um, so what's the deal
with the other girls on the team?
I think I met... Jess.
- Jess? - Yeah.
Jess is basically a jerk. You know what I mean?
Jess is on a sports scholarship to Floruit.
She's a year older than us, finishes school this year
and easily one of the best gymnasts around here
and sort of the... queen of her year.
She lives just with her mother and grandmother
like, this tiny, little place up north.
Actually, I think everybody's a bit scared of her.
I mean, I am.
She's very motivated
to win a US gymnastics scholarship
'cause I think it's her only chance to go to university.
She won't be able to afford to go here.
'Cause you're from the US, you two might have a lot in common.
Not my first impression.
Uh, I don't think she liked me
within the first five seconds of meeting me.
Yeah, she can be pretty scary when she wants to be...
which is always.
She works part time at a fish and chips shop
and I went there once with my parents.
My dad made me ask her for some vinegar.
It was so weird.
Oh, and she has a bit of history with one of the guy gymnasts
Scotty. You perhaps saw him training at the gym.
Then there's Ashley.
She envies Jess, like, huge, like...
And is Jess' right-hand girl.
They've been friends for years, but
really... their frenemies.
Like, Ashley's a good gymnast
but she just doesn't have Jess' talent
so she can't quite get to be the head girl
so she has to settle for the next best.
There's a bit of jealousy there.
Think I know what that's like.
Sam is and ex-rhythmic gymnast
um, stuck with it for years.
She never really quite got the rhythmic stuff
she just kept dropping the ball and getting tangled.
Dropping the ball and getting tangled?
Yeah, literally.
Like, great lines, flexible, strong
but she couldn't quite grasp
the extra co-ordination needed.
Her coach said she should try artistic.
Sam's easy-going, like, always be nice
but she's in Jess' elite little group nowadays and...
Oddly enough, she's turned into
a really good net baller, as well.
Netball? What's that?
Oh, it's a way big hit.
It's like basketball
but you don't run with the ball.
Then what do you do with it?
Score goals, of course!
I'll take you to a game at some stage.
Then there's the boys.
Justin, really good gymnast
doesn't attempt Floruit.
He was in an elite program, but quit.
He likes performing and singing. He's pretty good, too.
He juggles doing gym, singing and acting lessons
and I think he might even be part of a band. Not sure.
I call him Biebs.
- Why? - Biebs.
Justin.
- Beiber. - Oh, right.
Makes sense. Got it.
Uh, what about the other guy?
Uh... Oh, Scotty?
Plays heaps of sports. He's a Floruit.
Um, he's a little bit shy for me.
Rich parents, too, but he's a really nice guy.
Jess and Scotty had a thing going for a while.
- What? - Mm.
[NIC] Yeah, they broke up last year
but I reckon she's still sort of keen on him though.
But he doesn't like her anymore, right?
I'm just asking so that I know
the lay of the land and everything.
You did hear what I said about Jess, yeah?
And for the record, she broke it off.
She didn't want any distractions.
Then there's Luke. He's cool. Does attempt Floruit.
Um, Luke's brothers and sisters have all been in gymnastics.
His sister was an awesome gymnast
but she's overseas studying now...
- Hello? - Hi.
Yeah, sorry, here.
Uh, hey, so what's, what's your story? What are you all about?
Best part, you see, I was a trampolinist, but I wanted a change.
See, I always wanted to do artistic gymnastics
but because I've come into it late
I don't really have the control like the others.
That's why I'm in the seconds gym
trying to get as much training as I can.
Well, that's what Jess told me to do.
She keeps describing me as, like, out of control
which, I mean, I just don't get, like, what does she mean?
Hm.
I can't imagine.
Hm.
Hey, Kel. So how was your day?
You mean, besides wearing the wrong uniform all day?
Was it that bad?
[SIGHS] No.
I'm sorry. There's just some posts online.
Do you want me to beat up somebody for you?
It depends. How quickly can you get to Atlanta and back?
Well, you've that photo from back home on there?
It's a nice shot.
You used to have the other picture
with your father coaching you at the gym
as your background.
Always used to make me feel a bit jealous
when I saw that picture.
Really?
Yeah. I, I deleted that.
Not happy memories at the moment.
Listen, Kel.
I know this trial separation is hard on you...
but coming here is a circuit breaker for all of us.
We needed it.
Yeah, I know.
I get it.
Maybe you wanna go back with your dad.
Mom, no.
I wanna be here with you. Really.
I made a friend today.
Nic.
She's, she's really great. She's funny. You'll like her.
That's great, honey. I knew you would make friends quick.
I, uh...
met Nic at the gym.
I-I told her I would help her out with gymnastics.
Define help out.
Well, I think, I sorta told her
that I'd done a little bit of gymnastics
and I might have mentioned that my dad was a gymnastics coach.
So I told her I could...
probably help her out a little bit.
Alright.
Wait one second.
My championship leotard?
I thought you might be needing it again.
Thanks, mom.
Okay, what is going on?
Every time you jump up, you have a different arm movement.
I just go with the flow.
You know, I wanna add to the move, you know?
I don't wanna be stuck with a rod up my back.
I wanna be free.
Women's artistic gymnastics. Free?
I mean, I mean, this whole sport is about precision
doing the same move, the same way, the right way
every single time. You've gotta get serious.
You seem serious enough for the both of us
and the rest of Floruit.
- I have to work on that. - Okay.
How about you just watch me for one second?
- Okay? - Okay. Yeah.
Alright.
- Just do exactly what I do. - Yeah.
Wow, you are good!
Alright, now at the end of your move
try finishing it off nicely. Present yourself.
- Oh! - Oh! I am so sorry.
Well, I should've been watching for spinning students.
So do you gym?
Uh, yeah, I, I do.
- I mean, I, I used to. - Her dad's a coach.
Well, I might see you on the floor, then.
Or maybe you won't see her
and she will knock you down again.
- Thanks, Nic. - Shh, don't distract me.
I'm practicing.
♪ Ah ah
♪ Ah-ah ah ah ah
♪ Ah ah...
Guys.
♪ Ah-ah ah ah ah ♪
Hey.
Um, we're gonna have a little mini comp
against the boys and Jess isn't in our training.
So how about joining?
- Where's Jess? - Oh.
Family or work sort of thing.
- Sounds fun? - Yeah.
- Let's go. - Go.
No, not you, just Kelly.
What?
We need one extra. Just you.
I don't think so. I think I'll pass.
No, no, no. You go, Kelly.
Yeah, you show them.
I mean, you really show them. Let's go.
Go, Ash.
Whoo! Go, Kelly!
[ALL CHEERING]
Go, Kelly! Oh, my God!
You're amazing! You go, girl.
Okay.
And the scores are
girls, 72.5
thanks to Kelly's 14 on her buzz.
Pretty good for someone not competing, I might add.
Boys, 76.
- Yeah! - Come on!
Super impressive, Kelly.
I'd like to have you on the team. You interested?
Thank you, I really appreciate the offer
but I'm not looking to compete right now.
Are you sure? Y-you have so much talent...
I'm sure.
Nic is really desperate to join the team, though.
I mean, she would benefit from the better training
and working with the other girls.
Well, Nic has improved a lot
but I don't think she's quite ready
for a competition just yet.
Besides, Jess doesn't want her in the team.
Jess? What does she have...
- Hey, great moves on the bar. - Thank you.
I'm a little bit out of practice, though.
If that's your out of practice, I'd like to see you in practice.
Come on, man. Is that your best lines?
Luke, you got that brown paper bag?
Might need it.
I keep forgetting I need to get new friends.
- I like you accent. - It's Canadian, yeah?
No, the mighty US of A.
- Thank you very much. - Told you, didn't I?
Ah, US. I love the US. What part of States you from?
- Georgia. - Hm.
- Hey, mom? - Mm-hmm?
Do you remember Megan from the US team?
[SARAH] That girl who laughed that time the uneven bars collapsed.
Yup, I remember.
She was a tough competitor.
Never got the feeling she was much of a friend, though.
- Why? - It doesn't matter.
What about Sophie and Elorie?
[SARAH] They are great gymnasts.
Really nice girls.
I thought they were friends, as well, aren't they?
I always liked them.
[KELLY] Yeah, me, too.
Not so sure.
Mel just messaged.
We're officially entered
into the National Teams comp in Melbourne!
[CHEERING]
You know, I sort of miss the high of competing.
Yeah. I'd just like to try it once and find out.
[KELLY] Yeah.
So, um...
how are you gonna pay for the trip?
Well, that's why I've been working
and missing a few sessions.
I was not gonna miss this.
[POP MUSIC]
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING]
Kelly. Did you hear?
We're going to the team Nationals.
Oh, yeah. Congratulations. You guys must be really excited.
Well, you know how these teams events work, right?
With only the top three scores counted on each apparatus
it would really help to have a fourth team member
to help drop our lower scores.
I'd really like you on the team, Kelly.
Look, I, I really appreciate the offer
but I'm just not looking to compete right now.
But if you need an extra team member
I don't see why Nic can't join the team, right?
Nic is just not up to it.
W-what do you mean?
Have you even seen her lately?
Uh, she's improved by leaps and bounds
like... literal leaps and bounds.
No, I've not really seen her lately
but Jess says she's not really up to a National Team comp.
We need to strengthen the team, not add a weak member.
Nic has been working so hard.
I think with just a little bit of extra training
she could really get to that next level...
Listen, if you change your mind, please let me know.
You really shouldn't let a talent like yours go to waste.
[KELLY] I just don't get this control
that Jess has over the rest of the team
and Coach Mel.
You literally can't hurt the team's scores
and they're still not letting you in.
I'm just not good enough for the team yet.
I mean, I get it from Mel's side
because it's a really big do here to coach to go
who gets the US gymnastics scholarship.
So she's not gonna get Jess offside.
Don't stress about it so much!
You need to learn to relax a little.
Hm.
Hey, remember, when I said I'd take you to a netball game?
Is that the basketball thing
where you can't run with the basketball?
The netball.
How about coming to the girls versus boys?
I don't know.
I'm okay. Thanks.
I guess Scotty would just have to be disappointed.
- Yeah, now you wanna come. - Okay, fine.
♪ One two three four...
Here!
♪ Kick it up
♪ Go go go go
♪ Kick it up...
Ah!
I'm over this.
Let's go. Come on.
♪ Go go go go ♪
Yup, yup.
[GROANS]
[SAM] Oh, my knee!
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING]
[ASHLEY] Oh, Sam!
[GASPS]
You okay?
What happened?
ACL complete tear.
I'll need a recon. I'm out for twelve months!
Twelve months? Perfect. That stuffs us up.
[MEL] Jess!
I mean, it's tragic for you and for us.
You'll be back, though.
What about Nationals?
Um, no offence, but...
Well, Nic is ready in cane.
I'll have another look at how she's going.
Nic? Not a chance.
Psycho girl, she'll only weaken the team.
What about Kelly?
I mean, she honestly is an awesome gymnast.
- Kelly? - Yeah.
Who says she's any good?
[IN UNISON] We do.
Kelly?
Alright.
I guess we need a third member...
only if she's better than Nic.
Well, I've already tried to get Kelly to join us.
It might be better if one of you girls ask her
a bit of peer pressure.
What? You've already asked her?
Jess, she's good.
Like, really good.
She'd be good for the team.
Might even give you some competition.
I reckon you ask her, Jess
because she'd respect you the most.
It would just work.
[GROANS] Uh!
Alright. Fine.
Looked really bad to me.
ACL, I guess.
- That's terrible for Sam. - I know.
Those injuries take forever to recover from.
You know what this might mean?
Um, she'll have to have a reconstruction?
No! Well...
Yes, but something else.
They're a team member short for Nationals.
- They'll have to ask you! - Oh, yeah!
Oh, that'd be awesome
but still, like, terrible for Sam
but I'd love to make the team!
I think you're about to.
- Hey, Sam, how are you? - Hey.
Yeah, um, not so good.
I've... done my ACL, so I need a reconstruction.
That's awful, Sam. I'm really sorry.
Yeah, me, too. You were doing amazing in the game.
Yeah, well, looks like that's over
maybe forever.
Hey, you know, I used to compete against a girl who blew her ACL.
When she came back, she kicked my butt on beam.
- Really? - Really.
Okay, enough with story time.
Obviously, we need another member for Nationals, so...
Kelly, you can join us.
What? You must be joking. What about Nic?
No, I'm offering...
We are offering Sam's spot to you.
No way! Nic is perfect!
She's improved a ton!
Ton. What's a ton?
We aren't even talking about Nic.
Are you saying you're not joining?
Look, I really appreciate the offer
but like I told Coach Mel already
I'm taking a break.
Nic is perfect. You need a third team member.
- Don't be so stuck up! - Me?
No, not having this.
You don't have to worry about it. It's fine.
[CELL PHONE RINGING]
- Hey! - Are you okay?
I'm fine.
[NIC] Are you sure?
Because I'm stalking you online right now
and I just read some posts.
Who are Sophie and Elorie? I mean...
And who is this Megan and what's her deal?
Hm. Megan.
Well... nothing really surprises me from her.
She's my old gym rival...
kind of like the Jess of the United States
but without the warm charm.
But Sophie and Elorie, I mean
I thought they were my friends...
especially Sophie, I just thought she understood.
- Understood what? - Forget it. It doesn't matter.
[KELLY] I mean, none of it's true, anyway.
But with Megan
my dad didn't select her for the State team.
She had too much attitude, thought she knew it all.
So she moved to another state
and... now she hates my dad and me.
And then a bunch of stuff happened
and then I moved to Australia
and apparently all my friends think I'm terrible.
[NIC] I've seen you in action. You are awesome!
Okay? Anyway, it doesn't matter.
Sam just told me that Ashley
has some friend of hers joining the team.
She's tried in some other club
and probably she's pretty good, too.
It's a pity, I...
I would've liked to have gone to Nationals.
I might quit I think. There's no point.
What? No! Don't do that!
We have done so much and you have come so far!
Nic, you're gonna show everyone. We both are.
Wha-what?
[KELLY] Is this National Team comp
the same one that qualifies teams
for the Australian Invitational?
Yeah, the top four or five teams
stand to compete in the Invitational
the next day I think.
Okay, don't quit.
Meet me at the gym tomorrow. I've a plan.
What are you two doing here?
The old [INDISTINCT] gym's at the back.
And yet here you are.
- What are you... - Save it, Jess.
I've got an offer for the team.
We're not interested.
Do you wanna go to Nationals or not?
Oh, haven't you heard? We are going.
Well, you wanna catch the judge's attention, right?
Impress to get a US scholarship?
I'll compete with you.
Together, the team will have a better chance of doing well...
but the only thing is
Nic is in, too, if I join.
- Wait, what? - Still not interested.
What makes you think we can do better with you?
Jess, Kelly could score really well.
It could get us to the top of the club teams.
How does that help me?
Look, I'm not interested in a scholarship
but the team going to top ten or even top five
will get attention for you.
I've been competing in big comps since I learned how to walk.
The girls say you're the best.
So we'll have a one-on-one apparatus comp...
you and me.
Any apparatus you choose.
If I win...
Nic and I are in.
And if we lose... we're out.
Go on, Jess. Nothing to lose. You'll smash her.
What? No way!
Kelly is... in real trouble.
Are you sure you wanna do this, Kelly?
Yes.
Alright.
You're on!
Buzz.
But if I win
and I decide you're good enough...
you join the team... without Nic.
Yes, come on, Jess. Let's go!
Smash it out, Jess.
Kip to the high bar
cast a handstand
giant, giant dismount.
Kelly is doing Jess' routine...
except it's perfect.
Ooh, my God!
Kelly, that was amazing, amazing!
Why?
[MEL] Okay, Jess
excellent score as per usual
37.5...
[APPLAUDING]
but, Kelly, 43.
Kelly and Nic, you're on the team!
Oh, my God! Yay! Yay!
Wow!
Hate to admit it, but impressive, Kelly.
[KEYBOARD KEYS CLACKING]
No way are you doing that to me, girl.
Well, what have you been up to?
Just working with Mel before and after practice.
Haven't been trained in a while, gotta catch up.
Catch up to who? You're the best girl on the team.
- Ten more seconds, girls. - Let's go thirty.
- What? - What?
I'm dying here.
You wanted to be here.
Ah, it burns!
[MEL] Okay, relax.
Thirty seconds relax and we go again?
What's with the whip, Kelly?
No pain, no gain.
No, seriously, you're smashing us, mate.
It's all I know. Either all in or not at all.
[NIC] Where did that come from?
[KELLY] My dad, I guess.
It's either total commitment or nothing.
Let's go again?
[MEL] Okay.
Ready...
and go.
Nic, what is with the arms? We talked about this.
Yeah, well, I just wanna be free
show some of my own style.
This is not freestyle dance
this is a major competition!
- Focus! - Girls, you are too serious.
[MEL] Relax.
Start the music!
[POP MUSIC ON STEREO]
Look at her. She's gonna drag us all down.
Never been to Melbourne
but I think my luggage went there.
That's about as close I've got to visiting so far, but...
- What's it like? - Oh, much bigger than Adelaide.
Um, there's this...
How about we just focus on winning comps, okay?
Some of us actually want to do well.
So maybe you could focus on the competitions
and not on everything else.
Chill, Jess.
We all wanna do well. We're all focused and working hard.
Well, I hope so
because there's no way I'm letting any dead weight
anchor us down in competitions.
You know what I mean?
Um, has she read what I'm thinking she's read?
Their pages are public. You read them, remember?
Well, who cares? She's just being mean.
No, don't let her get you down, Kel.
You're the best gymnast I've ever seen.
- You're gonna do great! - We both are.
You know, you might be disappointed
in your new best friend once competition starts.
She's not all she's cracked up to be.
Kelly? She's not my best friend.
Wait, what do you mean?
Just remember you heard it here first.
We'll see when comps start who has what it takes.
[NIC] Hey, Ash, you forgot to mention
it's either raining or about to rain in Melbourne
all the time.
Expecting to see Bella and Edward.
Do you wanna see how many chips I can fit in my mouth?
No, not really.
[SCOTTY] Good, it's actually not that many.
I would've embarrassed myself.
Now you should be embarrassed.
You made me.
- Well... - I'll be back.
Come back when you learn some manners.
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING]
Yeah.
Look.
You've managed to worm your way onto the team
and bring your weirdo, little friend along, too.
But guess what, I've been doing a bit of reading about you.
Yeah, I've noticed.
You're a lot of things, Jess, but subtle isn't one of them.
It's true, isn't it?
You lose it when it comes to competitions?
Okay, you don't know anything about what happened.
That stuff you saw online was just some jealous girl!
Not the first one...
and apparently, not the last.
I don't care what you do on your own time, Kelly
but you had better not tank this competition, not this time.
- Jess, it's just a sport! - No, it's not!
It might be just a sport to you
but I've been working my whole life
for an opportunity like this.
I haven't had everything handed to me by my daddy.
I've earned this.
Don't you dare mess it up.
I haven't had anything handed to me...
Oh, Kelly, I really don't care.
I just don't want my future being dragged down
by another dead weight anchor performance by you.
You've got it?
[INTENSE MUSIC]
[SNIFFLES]
Hey, Kel...
She-she was with Jess.
What did you say to her?
Just some home truths.
What are you thinking?
We start our comps tomorrow, Jess.
It's a team competition, it's not just all about you.
The team does bad, you do bad.
Just get over yourself!
Hey!
What happened back there?
Nothing.
I just...
What if Jess is right?
Right about what?
This is my first competition on my own
without my dad.
This is my chance to show everyone
that I'm good enough to make it on my own
without any sort of special treatment
but what if I'm not?
What if I just drag the team down?
What are you talking about?
You're the best gymnast on the team.
You're just saying that because...
Because it's true!
But it doesn't matter how much I believe in you
you gotta believe in yourself.
I'm sorry, I, I have to go.
Hello and welcome to day three of the competition
to beautiful Melbourne where...
- Kelly, can I talk to you... - Not now.
- I just don't want you to... - Jess.
I'm trying to focus on the competition.
I don't need you in my head right now.
- Yeah, but that's... - Don't worry.
I'll be doing my very best...
regardless of what you think.
[MALE #4] So over the next few days we'll see who qualifies
for the annual Australian International Invitational.
The Invitational which always follows the club competition
where only the best and
in-form Australian competitors qualify.
[FEMALE #5] That's right, Dave.
The first international competition of the year
which always attracts the up-and-coming gymnasts
from Australia and overseas.
There are strong club teams again this year
but we haven't had a club team qualify
in the top five for years!
[CROWD CHEERING]
What were you saying about the dead weight?
[CROWD APPLAUDING]
[FEMALE #5] Beautiful routine from Kelly.
Will she try and pull out a big move in this last part?
[FEMALE #5] No, it's just a front layout
and she struggled on the landing base.
[MALE #4] Still having a hard time with that final pass, Michelle.
But we've seen some great gymnastics from Kelly today.
And it's great to see her back in competition.
[MICHELLE] Will you look at that.
That is amazing. The Aerial club team...
Wait, we might qualify for the Invitationals?
[MICHELLE] A real nail-biter.
And all the more tense because of that last-minute mistake
from Kelly Johnson that might be...
Aren't you gonna say, "I told you so?"
I didn't come here to be right, I came here to win.
[DAVE] The scores will now be totaled and we'll see...
Good work, though.
[MICHELLE] The scores are coming through now.
[DAVE] First to qualify, as expected, the young Aussie Starlets.
Next is the New South Wales team.
Victoria are third.
Queensland team are in, too.
Aerial have been brave in their performance.
That's amazing, the Aerial club team
have qualified for the Invitationals.
[MICHELLE] That's the first time in years, Dave
a club team has qualified.
Congratulations to Aerial
and all the qualifying teams.
Oh, my God!
[DAVE] That sets up some fantastic
competition for the Invitational.
We'll see Kelly Johnson back competing
in a big competition again.
Look forward to that.
[AUDIENCE APPLAUDS]
- Um, congratulations. - Oh, thank you.
- It was nice. - Thanks.
Good work.
Oh, awesome result, each of you...
Oh, uh, mom's here. Sorry, g-gotta go.
Uh, talk later?
Weird.
- Oh, you stink. - Seriously?
No, man. You're alright.
Hey, what was with the handshake?
Did she say something?
- I said "awesome result." - Oh, mate, that would do it.
Maybe you should play hard to get.
Okay, so I just got a list of the teams
we will be competing against.
Uh, the Aussie teams which qualified of course.
Plus... France, UK
Germany, New Zealand
and the United states.
Well... we've done, like, huge just to get here.
- Yeah. - So...
It doesn't really matter what happens.
- Yeah. - What?
Why do you sound like you're giving up?
Just because they're international gymnasts?
They're just like us.
Ashley, I have never seen you
look that amazing on the beam before
and, Nic, this is your first competition
and you advanced.
I mean, we're only point two behind the best Australian team.
We're gonna do even better tomorrow.
[SIGHS]
[CHUCKLES]
Is it just me or did it suddenly
get all inspirational in here?
[CHUCKLES]
Well, you're really determined.
It's more bravado than confidence, trust me.
I think it worked.
Well, I mean, I guess
I'm still a little nervous about
competing against Megan and my old team
but this is my chance to show them
that they're wrong about me.
And that's exactly what I'm gonna do.
This is a different story from last night.
What changed?
Well, a little pep talk with a friend.
He told me to believe in myself
so... I'm trying it out.
Well, this friend of yours
he sounds really... awesome
and, uh, handsome.
- Hm, no, he's not. - Hey.
Which one is Megan?
You can tell by the dagger shooting out of her eyes
into the back of my head.
[CHUCKLES]
You taught her well, Kelly.
Megan, you've been warned. Now, cut it out.
- What? - Hey.
Wait, what?
I guess she really appreciates him telling her to cut it out.
W-w-what are you doing here? I didn't know you were coming.
Well, I could say the same for you.
Yeah, last minute replacement for Tara.
She couldn't be here till Saturday night
so they asked me to step in.
Sorry, I didn't get a chance to tell you
I-I thought I'd call and surprise you
while I was down under.
Uh, guys, this is my dad, Pete.
This is Coach Mel, Nic, Jess and Ashley.
My Aerial gym team.
Delighted to meet you all.
I didn't know you were competing.
"Aerial."
You guys qualified for International.
Hey, congrats.
That's my girl.
Well, we're about done.
So the floor and the equipment's all yours.
Uh, but you must wanna catch up with Kel.
Uh, you know, actually, I'll just, uh
I think I'll go back... with you guys.
Are you sure?
I can drop you off at the hotel, Kels.
Why don't you stay? We can catch up.
I-I don't wanna distract you guys from practice.
Team comes first, yeah.
We can catch up later after training then.
Okay. You guys ready? Alright, bye.
Good luck tomorrow, anchor.
Oh, sorry, did I say "Anchor?"
I meant dead weight daddy's girl.
See you on the floor.
Jess, it's okay.
What is she going on about?
That's Megan.
We used to compete together back home.
My last two comps weren't that good
so she always liked to blame me
for the team's poor results.
Even though she always seems to forget
that if she hadn't stepped out of bounds so much
we still would've placed.
Sorry to mention it, but...
it looked weird with your dad back there.
Yeah, I actually didn't tell him I was doing gymnastics again.
Why?
Um, he always used to push me
to try new things in competitions
that I wasn't really ready for.
It was a really big issue between him and my mom.
She thought that he was putting too much pressure on me.
He thought she wasn't pushing me to my full potential.
And they fought about it all the time.
And then, eventually, when I blew really big tumbling pass
in my last competition, they had a huge fight.
And... the next week
they told me they were separating.
[ASHLEY] Oh, God.
So... I don't know
I just didn't really wanna open it back up again.
And besides, I wanna prove that
I can do this without him.
And show Megan and everyone
that I deserve that spot on the team
and that it wasn't just favoritism.
But I guess, it's just sort of awkward now.
Well, the good thing is, you did it.
You showed them.
We wouldn't have even qualified
for the Invitational without your performance.
Um, and your awesome waltz, Jess.
I mean, you've got so much air
I thought you were gonna fly in the stands.
You know what, guys?
I don't even care what this Megan thinks.
Alright? We're all going to smash it out tomorrow.
We'll make her regret ever taking a trip down under.
[CHUCKLES]
I thought she did really well.
- Kelly. - Yeah, I guess she looked okay.
I mean, she did alright in that stupid club comp
but she'll freak out like before
and tank it in the big comp tomorrow.
Trust me, I mean, she just doesn't have what it takes
and it'll be like last year all over again.
Well, she was going through a lot back then.
She's just not tough enough.
I mean, daddy can't save her this time
and she'll crash and burn.
I'm calling it.
Kelly did confide in me how hard it was for her
in those final comps before she quit.
Her parents were fighting all the time.
She couldn't focus.
With her dad as coach, the pressure on her
must've been huge.
I mean, I feel really sorry for her now.
She did awesome yesterday.
Just our luck to get caught in a cross fight
between Kelly and Megan.
If we lose to a club team, even if Kelly is in it
we'll be a complete laughing stock.
[SNIFFLES]
[SOBS]
[SARAH] Kel?
Kelly, honey, what's wrong?
I don't think this was a good idea.
What, the competition?
The competition, competing without dad
Megan, all of it.
Isn't this what you wanted?
To win without your dad?
Mom, dad's here.
Your father's here?
He said he was a last-minute replacement for Tara.
I saw him today. I had no idea what to say.
It was so weird.
I just wanted to help Nic get on the team before she quit
and then, with Megan pushing my buttons
I just thought I could prove something to myself
and... to dad, too.
Isn't that what you're doing?
Mom, I just, I just feel the pressure of it all now.
Especially with dad here, it's just, it's just so wrong.
Honey, I-I know you're upset. But what feels so wrong?
I know it was my fault you and dad separated.
What? What?
Is that what you think?
Dad was mad because I was messing up.
And then you were mad because he was mad.
All because... I couldn't do the moves
that I should've been able to do.
So I thought if I quit, you and dad would stop fighting
and now I'm back to competing.
Kelly, Kelly, honey, listen to me.
What happened between your father and me is not your fault.
We were fighting about everything.
Not just you and the competitions.
Look at me.
With the pressure at my job
and the pressure on your dad to win the competitions
we just lost sight of each other.
It was not because of you.
What you've just achieved here is amazing.
To come back, to compete after all that time away
and with barely any time to prepare.
And you did it on your own.
On your own terms.
I'm so proud of you, honey.
And I know your dad will be, too.
You need to make decisions that are right for you.
Not for me and not for your dad.
It's right for you.
Honey.
[SNIFFLES]
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
This is Jordyn Wieber, reporting live
from the Australian Invitational.
The Australian Invitational is always scheduled outside
of the main competition season.
To let the young, up-and-coming gymnasts to have
their first taste at International competition.
[CHEERING]
I'm here with Lauren Bell, whose sister Sophie
is competing with the US team here.
Are you excited to be here with your sister?
[LAUREN] I'm so excited.
I can't wait to compete here one day, too.
He's cute.
Did your daddy help you get him, too?
You know what, Megan?
I used to think if I was good enough
if I won enough comps, you would like me
and we could be friends.
But you know what I realized?
That you're not good enough?
No. That I just don't care.
You might be a good gymnast but you're not a good person.
At least I'm a good gymnast.
You can't even say that.
We'll see what the scores are at the end of the day.
Yeah, you can check out my site.
I'll post some photos of me and my gold medal.
You can touch the screen.
That's the closest you're gonna get to one.
[CROWD CHEERING]
[IN UNISON] Three, two, one, Aerial!
[MALE #5] Welcome the team
from the United States of America.
[CROWD CHEERING]
Put your hands together
our team, all the way from France.
[CHEERING]
Please welcome our team from Germany!
[CHEERING]
Please match your first apparatus
and present yourselves to the judges.
[DAVE] That's the presentation out of the way.
Now the competition.
And this will be a fascinating competition
to watch.
The small time Aerial team
with ex-American junior champion Kelly Johnson
on the same rotation as the American team
with some of her former teammates.
[MICHELLE] As this is a teams event, they'll have to put up
three outstanding gymnastic routines
on each on each apparatus.
We saw Jess Watkins score very well yesterday.
There are college scouts out here
and they'll be watching her today.
We also saw good performances
from both Nicola Mathews and Ashley Bryant.
[DAVE] Of course, Kelly had that final floor-routine disaster
with her father coaching her
in the US Junior Nationals last season.
And with that big stumble yesterday...
[MICHELLE] The stakes are high.
All these girls are looking
to impress to be included
to make the final training team
for the Olympics.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
[CROWD CHEERING]
Beautiful, alright.
[MICHELLE] An elegant vault from Megan McCormack.
That's enough to put her in the lead
with Kelly Johnson up next.
These girls are on fire today.
Just a few moments ago, we saw Megan edge out
Kelly's score on the beam.
Let's see if Kelly can get that lead back.
[MICHELLE] Wow, that was beautiful. Fantastic vault.
[DAVE] Yeah, that'll do it, Michelle.
Definitely good enough to outscore Megan in the vault.
[MICHELLE] The competition here today is intense.
These battle between Kelly and Megan
is setting the standard for every gymnast who follows.
They're laying down a benchmark
and everyone is trying to keep up with them.
It's exhilarating.
No one wants to lose to the small time club Aerial
but these girls are so focused on making
every step a winner.
[DAVE] The teams are just making their last rotational change now
which brings Team USA and Aerial onto the floor
to finish the competition.
- Whoo! - Come on.
Ashley Bryant from Aerial
put in a great routine yesterday.
Her teammates will be hoping she nails it again today.
[MICHELLE] Oh, no! Ashley's had a big fall.
She'll struggle to recover from that.
Some nice moves from Ashley
but another stumble on the landing.
[SOBBING] I'm so sorry.
It's not so bad, girls.
Jess's routine and score was awesome.
That keeps us in touch with the podium finish
and the Americans.
[DAVE] Michelle, we've seen the floor
it's not Nicola's best event.
She's gonna have to be at the top of her game
if she wants to keep Aerial in contention here.
[SIGHS]
So, no pressure.
[EXHALES SHARPLY] Run up and fly away.
[MICHELLE] But remember, only the top three scores count.
Okay, you know what your problem is?
No, what? Tell me.
Remember everything I told you
about taking it seriously?
Yeah.
- Forget it. - What?
You've already done the part, you've taken it seriously.
You've put in the work.
It's time to relax and have a little fun.
This is your first real competition, Nic, enjoy it.
- You'll do great. - Okay.
[MICHELLE] Aerial can still medal if Nicola and Kelly do well here.
Come on, Nic!
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
♪ I can feel it
[DAVE] This is much more consistent
than what we saw in the club competition.
[MICHELLE] She adding her own unique twist to the routine.
If she keeps this up
Aerial will be in a great position.
♪ Feel it feel it feel it feel it ♪
♪ Feel it feel it feel it feel it ♪♪
[CROWD CHEERING]
[DAVE] Outstanding performance from Nicola.
That's just what Aerial needed.
A great score from her.
Nic, Nic, Nic, Nic. That was amazing.
I-I-I've never ever ever ever seen you do some...
Did you have fun or what?
Oh, it was, it was awesome. I-I can't...
- Good routine, Nic. - What was that?
I'm... proud of you.
[YELLS]
over and...
All the red flags are up apart from the floor.
So these two routines will be the last for the competition.
[DAVE] The scores close here.
The Americans are comfortably in front
with just Megan McCormack perform.
One mistake, though, could change everything.
[MICHELLE] Dave, I feel certain Megan will put in a
very conservative routine here to play it safe
and protect her and the team's lead.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
[APPLAUSE]
[DAVE] Megan would recall Kelly's fall on the floor
on their last competition
costing her team gold
or any chance of the medal.
[MICHELLE] Even her final pass is just a very clean front sault.
The American's definitely taking no risks here.
[APPLAUSE]
[DAVE] Megan and her team will feel certain
Kelly won't be able to come up with anything
to threaten their lead.
[EXHALES SHARPLY]
[MICHELLE] Huge pressure on Kelly now.
To try and get Aerial back in to medal contention.
Whoo!
Come on, Kelly!
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
[CROWD CHEERING]
[MICHELLE] A beautiful start with the compulsories, Dave.
She knows what she has to do here and she's...
Oh, no.
[DAVE] Oh, that's a heart-breaker, Michelle.
To lose points on a simple move like that.
[MICHELLE] I think she just cost her team any chance of a medal, Dave.
She just has a final tumbling pass left.
I don't think that will earn her enough points
to make up for that error.
Come on.
[APPLAUSE]
[CROWD CHEERING]
[DAVE] Wow, oh, wow!
That was beautiful. Amazing.
[MICHELLE] A double Arabian!
That skill is worth an extra half a point on her score.
This wasn't a planned part of the routine.
A double Arabian, that's a half twist
with a double front somersault.
[DAVE] She must have added it to make up
for that error, Michelle.
This was the move that cost
Kelly's team the gold last year.
And this year, it may be just what wins it
for her and the team.
Michelle, just waiting on the final places.
Aerial has won silver!
The small Aerial club have taken the silver.
Silver? We took silver?
It's not gold.
We weren't even supposed to be good enough
to get into the Invitationals.
We just medaled!
[YELLING]
[MICHELLE] Aerial with Kelly's stunning performance
have taken the silver by the smallest of margins.
Incredible!
Hey, what's with that look? She just took gold.
Look at the individual leader points.
[CROWD CHEERING]
[YELLING]
Good work, Kel.
Glad we had that pep talk about being an anchor.
Oh, you call that a pep talk?
It worked, didn't it?
[CROWD APPLAUDING]
Hey, what's going on?
Uh, somebody might have mentioned to the US coaches
that their star gymnast was a cyber bully.
I hear there's a pretty strict policy on that sort of thing.
[CHUCKLING]
[DAVE] That includes the medal presentation.
Congratulations to all the girls.
[YELLING]
♪ No one can stop us
♪ ...Uh oh
♪ No one can stop us
♪ We're coming back
♪ No no
♪ We're coming back
♪ No one can stop us ♪
Finishing with a double Arabian, wow.
I know, I convinced Coach Mel to help me with it
before and after practice, but I can't believe I did it.
That's so cool.
Oh, I'm super proud of you, honey.
I think somebody else wants to talk to you.
Okay, hold this.
Stop.
Girl so can work him out.
It's fine. You don't have to say it.
Say what?
You were right, Scotty.
I just had to believe in myself, Scotty.
Go on a date with me, Scotty.
[CHUCKLES]
Okay.
- He's asking her out. - Wait.
- Okay, what? - Okay.
I'll go on a date with you.
Saturday night, dinner and a movie.
- Wear something nice. - Oh, so cute.
That went well.
[CHUCKLES]
- He's really nice. - Thank you.
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Kelly.
Dad, Tara, hey.
Tara wanted to speak to you and Jess actually
before she flies out.
Jess... nice to meet you.
I was very impressed with your performance today.
- You're a senior, right? - Yeah, yep.
Now I don't know if Kelly told you or not
but I am the head coach at California State College.
And I would like to offer you...
a full scholarship for next year.
[SCREAMING]
Are you interested?
[YELLS]
Oh... Okay.
[LAUGHS]
I think you could take that as a yes.
Hmm.
Now, Kelly...
Look, I want you to come back to the States.
And-and join our team training for the Olympics.
You have a real shot at it.
What do you say? Hm?
[KELLY] Dad.
Kels, what's up?
Did you get Tara to ask me?
Oh, well, Tara asked me if I thought
you were up to coming back, and I said yes.
But it's Tara who wants you on the team.
With you as assistant coach?
Well, that's the plan.
This has been what you've been working towards all your life.
This is your dream.
No... it's not.
Dad, I love gymnastics... and I love you
but... not together.
What do you mean?
I don't want a dad
who is a tutor or a coach.
I just want a dad who's a dad.
But this is the Olympics.
It's your dream.
No, dad, it's not. It's your dream.
But... this is what you said you've always wanted.
Yeah, and it was, but it's not... now.
And it hasn't been for a while.
And if you would've have been my dad and not my coach
you would've noticed that.
[EXHALES SHARPLY]
Kelly, now, I only want what's best for you.
So if this isn't what you want, then that's okay.
I've been concentrating on being a coach.
You know, chasing the dream.
I think I've forgotten how to be a dad and a husband.
I don't wanna be without you or your mom.
So are we okay?
We're better than okay.
What about your mom?
You think she might be up to
talking to me again?
That might take a little more work.
But if I've learned anything from my gymnastics coach
it's that if you love something it's worth the work.
You know, now with Jess gone, that'd make you head girl.
- It could be alright. - Yeah.
So what happened?
Um, well, she sort of offered me a shot at the Olympics
to go back and train with the team.
That's awesome.
Kel, you're not gonna go, are you?
Are you mad that I'm not going?
Of course not.
But are you sure this is what you want?
This is a huge opportunity, Kelly.
You worked so hard for it.
I just feel like I found myself.
I have nothing to prove.
I just want some time for me.
And I wanna have a mom and dad again.
Oh, Kelly.
- I love you. - I love you, too.
- Hi, I'm Scotty. - Okay.
[KELLY] Good day, you missed me.
Havin' a ball down under. Leave a message.
♪ When you're out there and they all stare ♪
♪ Acting like they don't care
♪ If you make it if you break it ♪
♪ Throw it to the moon
♪ You feel your heart beating
♪ At the speed of light
♪ Ready
♪ Set
♪ Just fall
♪ Just thinking flipping
♪ Go on and double twist it
♪ From the top bring it on
♪ Go for the goal to go home
♪ We are unbreakable
♪ In it to win it in it to win it ♪
♪ Never fading when the lights go out ♪
♪ Out
♪ I feel your thunder
♪ Put it in a jar hide it somewhere far ♪
♪ So you'll never rediscover
♪ The beat of your own drum
♪ Just remember it's your drum
♪ They can't feel it so don't roll ♪
♪ Just thinking flipping
♪ Go on and double twist it
♪ From the top bring it on
♪ Go for the goal to go home
♪ We are unbreakable
♪ In it to win it in it to win it ♪
♪ Never fading when the lights go out ♪
♪ We are unbreakable
♪ In it to win it in it to win it ♪
♪ Never fading when the lights go out out ♪
♪ We are unbreakable
♪ In it to win it in it to win it ♪
♪ Never fading when the lights go out out ♪
♪ All that you hear
♪ All the voices telling you you can't ♪
♪ See you got your wings
♪ Show them while you can
♪ Oh we're unbreakable
♪ We are unbreakable
♪ In it to win it in it to win it ♪
♪ Never fading when the lights go out ♪
♪ Out
♪ We are unbreakable
♪ In it to win it in it to win it ♪
♪ Never fading when the lights go out ♪
♪ Out
♪ We are unbreakable
♪ In it to win it in it to win it ♪♪