It's been a day of disappointment...
...at the U.S. Women's Figure Skating Championship.
Jacqueline Dorsey should easily repeat last year's victory.
Well, let's not get too far ahead of ourselves...
...because as we've already seen here today, anything can happen.
Okay, now, listen to me. I don't want you to push it.
Take out everything but the first triple. Doubles will win this.
- And the spin at the transition. - No.
It is not a required element. You can't push it.
The most important thing is to skate a clean program.
No. The most important thing is to win.
- And that is why... - Mom.
It's not worth winning if you don't have to fight for it.
I think you were the one who taught me that.
Well, who knew you ever listened?
Do me a favour...
...just try to come back without too much ice on your butt, okay?
As of now, it's hers to lose.
Well, I'm glad you said it, Oksana, because I think...
...her best skating is still to come.
And that, friends, is straight from her father's mouth.
"Ladi"e"s and g"e"ntl"e"m"e"n, on th"e "ic"e"..."
"Two-tim"e "U.S. Singl"e"s champion" "Jacki"e "Dors"e"y."
She usually begins her routine with her most difficult element:
The triple axel.
And she nailed it.
Now she's lining up for her first double combination.
Unbelievable. She replaced it with a triple-triple combination.
She is not just beating this competition, she is destroying it.
Just one more jump in her program and she's home free.
- Why isn't she getting up? - I think she's really hurt.
"Ladi"e"s and g"e"ntl"e"m"e"n," "pl"e"as"e "stay in yo"u"r s"e"ats."
Get back.
"Pl"e"as"e "r"e"main s"e"at"e"d."
As I suspected, the fracture was to both bones in the lower leg.
I wouldn't worry.
Though the break was complicated, you should be up...
...and walking around in no time. - That's not what I asked you.
Let's just take it one step at a time, okay, honey?
You have to walk before you can glide.
Don't care about walking.
Next year is an Olympic year.
And I am not retiring.
- Tell them. - Nobody said anything about retiring.
I've done everything I can do, Jackie.
- The rest is up to you. - Good.
Then we should have nothing to worry about.
Good. Now keep your head up and really, really lift off this time.
- Better. - Better? That was amazing.
For a double, it was okay. But for a triple, it sucked.
Jackie, the fact that after only four months...
...you can even hit a double is amazing.
Doubles are meaningless. This isn't pairs.
In hockey they'd call her for high-sticking.
Believe me, what I wouldn't give for a whistle and a penalty box.
All right, let's go again.
Jackie.
- Are you all right? - Not a word.
You cannot keep pushing yourself like this.
If you don't like it, you don't have to watch.
Why are you always so damn stubborn?
Because I take after my father.
I suppose that accounts for the sweet disposition also.
No. That's all Mom.
I know you don't wanna talk about this...
...but what if you can't ever...? - Right, I don't wanna talk about that.
All I'm asking is that you take some time off, all right? Rest.
Don't think about skating for a while. See if there's something more to life.
Nice. Especially coming from you, who built this multi-rinked palace.
- Jackie. - What?
And I don't want any of your hockey goons messing up my ice.
Hey, those hockey goons are helping to pay for this ice.
- She'll never go. - She'll go.
Hey.
Where the hell are my skates?
- Good workout? - No.
The gym was a total joke. Then I tried to do some laps...
Vacation, Jack. Muscles are supposed to atrophy.
Just look at Elisa. Her butt was rock hard before we got here.
Listen, guys, I'm sorry if I've been kind of a bitch lately.
Oh, come on, I've been horrible.
Oh, we know. I was just shocked that you said "kind of" when it's...
Yeah, pretty much been full-on.
But it's okay. We know what you've been going through.
Plus, we said terrible things behind your back.
So it's just like junior nationals all over again.
I am still bitter.
Can I get you ladies anything?
You're that skating girl, aren't you?
Yes, "Skating Girl." That's my superhero name.
I don't watch a whole lot of skating, but even I saw you wipe out.
Man, that had to hurt. They showed that, like, all the time.
Yeah, it's my own personal agony of defeat.
- Jackie. - So, what are you doing...
...now that you're retired?
- I'm not retired. - Hey, Sparky...
...why don't you bring us another round...
...with an extra splash of tact this time.
Thanks.
Boy, pose for the cover of one Wheaties box, you know?
- I'm getting out of here. - Come on, Jackie. Come on.
No, just let her go. I think she just needs to be alone.
Yeah, it's not all she needs.
Of course, I'm too much of a lady to say what.
No, you're not.
True. Sad but true.
Thank you.
You gotta get out there, man.
It's nice and tight with just a little curve.
We got a little bit of that around here too.
- Oh, yeah? What's the story? - I don't know.
- Anybody try? - Shot down three of our finest.
She's a lot tougher than she looks, man.
- You going in? - No.
I think I'll let her come to me.
Hey.
- I wouldn't go out there if I were you. - Really? And why not?
Well, it's kind of rough.
- You didn't seem to have a problem. - There's an undertow.
I think I can handle it.
It looked like your top was about to come undone.
Dude.
Will you give that back?
You want me to come in there, or you wanna come out here?
Give that back.
Keep your eyes closed. Are they closed?
They're closed. Hurry up.
- All right, I'm almost finished. - Come on, already.
Okay, you can open up your eyes now.
Heads up.
I tried to warn you.
- Hi. Alex. - Jackie.
You wouldn't dare. No. No.
- I should give that kid a buck. - Only a buck?
So you ever been on skates before?
Wondered if you knew or not.
Wondered what? If you'd ever been on blades before?
No. I just wondered if you knew how to skate or not.
Yeah, a little.
A little.
Come on, I'll have you doing it in no time. It's easy.
I don't know...
Looks kind of scary.
Oh, no. No, no. See, you'd have to have a death wish.
No, but it helps.
- All right, wait here. I'll be right back. - Alex.
Hey, Alex.
Alex.
- Hey, thanks for the helmet, bro. - No problem, Alex.
That was amazing. How could you ever learn to do that?
- Yeah, well... - Can I have your autograph, please?
Sure.
- What's the name? - Kayla.
All right, Kayla.
- Here you go. - Can I see that?
I know, I know. It's a horrible picture.
Thank you.
- See you later. - Come on, sweetie, let's go.
Will you let me go. Gosh.
Okay, so go on.
So then I decided to turn pro and medalled at the X Games.
"Pro"? As in "professional"?
- You do this for a living? - Yeah. More or less.
I'm actually signing with a new sponsor this week.
I was supposed to meet up with them this morning...
...but the waves just looked too damn good.
So good. It's a good thing you're so damn irresponsible.
Otherwise we would've never met.
Works for me.
Here's to being irresponsible.
- You promise? - I promise.
- No, do you really promise? - I really promise.
All right.
She promised.
He's just... He's hard to describe.
Which is odd, because you've done nothing...
...but describe him for the last three hours.
I know. But there's just something about him.
Maybe it's the fact he doesn't spend all day in a leotard and a dancebelt.
- Maybe it's his tattoos. He has three. - There she is.
- That you've seen. - Yes, that I've seen.
I can't believe you haven't told him who you are.
I will. It's just...
You know, for once, it was just...
It was nice. There was no agenda. It was just a girl meeting a boy.
And it was nice.
I don't even know how you can try and say that without blushing.
Luanne and Elisa, my friends.
Any chance we get to meet him?
Yeah, there's a very good chance that you could meet him.
That's him.
- Here you go. - Thank you very much, sir.
All right, have a good one.
Alex?
You really clean up. What are you doing here?
We're staying here.
These are my friends, Luanne and Elisa.
- Ladies. - Alex.
Oh, this is obviously the "more or less" part of my life.
I don't know what else to say. Can I get you your car?
No. No, no. We're good.
- Are you okay? - Yeah, I'm okay.
You know, I'm just surprised to see you here, that's all.
Well, I guess we all have our secrets.
Excuse me. I've been waiting five minutes.
- I'm in the middle of something. - I should really just go, because...
There's this party.
- But listen, I'll see you later, okay? - Jackie...
Excuse me.
Here, knock yourself out. It's on level five.
I didn't think you'd come.
Well, I promised, didn't I?
Look, I'm sorry about how I acted earlier.
It was rude and immature and I apologize.
Why didn't you just tell me who you really are?
Well, I should have. But it's like you said...
...everyone's entitled to their secrets, right?
So did you and your friends have a good laugh?
Don't go acting all wounded. I said I was sorry.
Sorry you let me walk around all day acting like a big idiot...
...thinking you're all impressed? - Yes. But I was impressed.
And you didn't start acting like an idiot until two minutes ago.
See, now, this is why I didn't tell you. I knew you would act all intimidated.
Intimidated? By you? Hey, look, don't flatter yourself.
Flitting around on the ice is not exactly a real sport.
Oh, my God, you wouldn't even last five minutes.
Because you're embarrassed...
...don't take it out on me. I work incredibly hard.
Maybe. But I wonder where you'd be...
...if your parents hadn't won a gold medal...
...and built you a world-famous sports complex to go play ice princess in.
Listen, you little arrogant jerk...
...everything that I have ever won, I have earned by working my ass off.
I have skated until my ankles bled.
I have woken up at 4:30 every morning for seven years.
And until my accident, I did not miss one practice. Not one.
Well, it sounds like you need to get out a little more.
That's... That's really great advice.
Especially coming from a professional athlete.
Well, I might just be an amateur, but I can tell you one thing:
You won't get anywhere just waiting for the waves to come in.
I guess it just depends on where you wanna go.
And I don't think you have a clue.
So don't blame me because I know what I want out of life.
And what I don't.
I guess I don't need to ask about your trip.
Well, if sweetness and light was what you expected...
...I'd ask for my money back. - Jackie.
Look, Dad. I know what you're gonna say.
And the answer is...
No. You listen. If I don't have a sponsor, then I can't go on the tour.
I need you to call them back and tell them they're idiots if they pass up.
There's a lot of other companies willing to...
Unreliable?
You know what...? Forget it. You know what you can tell them?
Got that?!
Phone's broken.
- How's your manager? - Ex-manager.
Apparently, extreme sports isn't a place for "slackers."
Damn. I knew I should've gotten that M.B.A.
"Jacki"e "Dors"e"y." "Jacki"e", how's th"e "l"e"g?"
"My skating's back to wh"e"r"e "it" u"s"e"d to b"e"..."
Isn't that your girlfriend?
"It's do"u"btf"u"l if I'll" e"v"e"r b"e "abl"e "to do a tripl"e "again."
Girlfriend, angel of darkness. Yeah, that's her.
- "I don't l"e"t my dr"e"ams di"e "that" e"asily." "- Of co"u"rs"e", of co"u"rs"e.
"Do"e"s this m"e"an yo"u"r Olympic hop"e"s" "ar"e "still aliv"e"?"
"I'm making th"e "shift ov"e"r to pairs."
"It's j"u"st as d"e"manding, b"u"t th"e"r"e"'s" "l"e"ss" e"mphasis on th"e "j"u"mps."
"I'm g"ue"ssing all yo"u "n"ee"d now" "is a partn"e"r. Any l"u"ck?"
"I'm act"u"ally int"e"rvi"e"wing" "with skat"e"rs this w"ee"k."
"If th"e"r"e"'s anyon"e "who wants to skat"e "with m"e...
"... yo"u "know who to contact."
That girl's gotta catch a clue. It's over for her.
I don't know, man. She knows what she wants.
Something tells me she's gonna get it.
Well, I know what I want. Another beer. You?
No. No, I'm good. Thanks.
It's my first day on ice skates.
No kidding.
No.
Toepick.
Thanks, girls. Thank you.
Swell.
So. Where did you dig this one up?
I didn't. He found us.
Jackie, this is Alex Harrison.
Alex, this is my daughter, Jackie.
What the hell are you doing here?
Oh, real nice. Can't even muster a hello?
- I just flew 3000 miles to be here. - This is not happening.
I'm not surprised you don't have a partner.
- Lf this is your way of apologizing... - lf anyone should be apologizing...
Well, apparently you already know each other.
Apparently.
Look, I don't know what's going on here...
...and I'm not exactly sure I even wanna know.
But are you or are you not here for a tryout?
Yes, I'm here to try out. It's my dream.
Oh, please. He doesn't even know how to skate.
A little unconventional.
- Who trains you? - Actually, I'm kind of...
...in between coaches right now.
Although, Evelyn Jean, she's 7, gave me a few pointers on my Lutz.
She can be a real ballbuster.
He just started figure skating three months ago.
He's doing some inline skating for the X Games...
Why are you even talking to him?
Don't you understand? He's just here to humiliate me.
- You really need my help for that? - Honey...
...he came all this way. - Yeah, Jackie.
Fine.
Ready? On three.
Wait. Right foot first?
It's not like you're some big expert on it either, all right?
Yes, right foot.
One, two, three.
Okay, nice and easy. Just get to know each other.
I guess you don't tell your mother everything, huh?
You know, you're just making a fool out of yourself.
I was afraid you wouldn't recognize me.
How could I forget?
What happened? No jobs at the Roller Derby?
I heard you were having trouble looking for a partner.
I drew the short straw.
You're kind of cute when you get all mad.
- Your face gets all red and puffy. - I do not get red...
...and puffy, you slacker.
Princess.
There. Satisfied?
I think you look good together.
Jackie, wait.
You don't really expect me to skate with that, do you?
Tell me what happened in California.
- Nothing happened in California. - Then why is he here?
I don't know. He loves the pageantry of it all. How should I know?
- This has nothing to do with me. - He quit his job.
So? He used to park people's cars.
- He taught himself to skate. - You call that skating?
I do. That's the whole reason we're having this conversation.
The guy is a natural. He seems strong.
- He doesn't have bad habits. - Wait till you know him.
And the two of you could learn pairs together.
He might just be what it is we've been looking for.
- But the two of you have got to... - There is no two of us.
Okay, fine. Sorry.
We'll just say, "Thanks but no, thanks."
Well, good.
If that's really what you want.
You can stay. But we finish working when I say we're done.
And the first day you go looking for waves, you are out of here.
Cool.
Closer.
Mom, any closer and he's gonna owe us two camels and a goat.
Skating in pairs is about harmony.
It's about two skaters coming together as one.
It's a balance of strength and grace...
...athleticism...
...and artistry.
You ready to do this?
- Just try not to get in my way. - Okay.
Go.
Sorry. I guess I was too busy admiring your artistry.
Toepick.
Alex...
Alex, no.
Alex.
Alex. Alex.
What is the matter with you?
What's the matter with me? My hand was right here.
Yeah, that does me a lot of good, seeing as my hands were here.
Okay. Well, maybe next time you'll get it right.
Hey, didn't you give them the whole harmony, artistry, two-as-one speech?
Keep up the good work.
You dropped yourself.
Get off me.
- You can't be serious. - Very serious.
The two of you need to learn to stop competing with each other...
...and getting in each other's way.
Yeah, well, if Moon Doggie over here learned to pay attention...
You both need to learn to respect what each other is doing.
Anticipate their movements.
Right now I'm anticipating a broken nose...
...if we don't tie down those elbows.
You don't expect us to skate like this, do you?
Yeah. And not only skate...
...but live every waking hour like that until I say it comes off.
I feel like I need a shower, huh?
Mom. Listen, he's just gonna drag me down.
Get off me.
Hey, hey, hey...
Hey, Alex.
Alex.
You get your hands off me right now. Get off of me.
Mom.
How come we never had to do that?
You were easier to train.
I'll get it.
This is never going to work.
Alex, come on.
Alex, come on, it cannot be that bad.
Yes, it is.
Everything is all wrist snaps and arched backs and eyebrow raises.
Sprinkles. Sprinkles.
Okay, so I guess it is that bad.
I'm assuming that you have a suggestion.
I'm suggesting we need some more ass-kicking.
Technical merit, 5.0.
Artistic interpretation, 5.2.
Ass-kicking, 6.0.
Isn't that how you won all those medals?
Yeah, well, I think my mom's afraid I might get hurt again.
I won't let you get hurt. I promise.
Alex.
That needs some work.
I don't know, I kind of liked the landing.
You know, we were just working on a new move.
I'll be curious to see what the judges think of that last move.
Lock up when you're done...
...practicing.
- I'm... - Get off me.
Are you warm enough? You wanna go inside?
- No, I'm good. - All right.
I'm sorry about what I said on the beach that night.
- Don't worry about it. - No, let me finish.
- It's not a big deal. - Will you let me finish?
I shouldn't have judged you...
...like that.
I was wrong, and I apologize.
Thank you. Apology accepted.
So isn't there something you wanna say back?
No. No, I'm good.
Don't get mad at me.
You were a complete bitch.
You know, you...
- You're impossible. - It's part of my charm.
You were right about one thing, though.
- What's that? - I just...
...needed to figure out what I wanted out of life.
How's that working out for you?
You tell me.
- Okay, well, that was awkward. - Let's get out of here. Come on.
- What are you...? - Let's go somewhere.
- Right now? - Yeah, we'll have an adventure.
Come on. We could drive down to Boston or to the cape.
I've never seen the Atlantic Ocean before.
I'll let you drive.
I knew it. I just knew it.
- Knew what? What's the matter? - Regionals are in six weeks.
Ten minutes ago, you were talking about changing our routine.
Our jumps are a disaster, our death spiral...
Calm down.
I'm not going anywhere.
- Sorry, guess I misread the moment. - No. Look, you did not...
You did not misread the moment. I'm sorry.
But every practice just means so much right now.
That's right, I forgot.
Eye on prize. Can't lose focus. Win at all cost, yeah.
- Alex... - No more apologies, please.
You're right. You're 100 percent right.
I'm going to bed.
Quick question.
Have you ever done one stupid, passionate...
...spontaneous thing in your whole life?
Yeah. That's kind of what I thought.
- Lf you're that worried about him... - What? No, I'm not...
Why would I be? I'm not his keeper.
His alarm probably didn't go off, that's all.
It's not like he drove off in the middle of the night...
...to see Boston or the Atlantic Ocean, right?
Right.
But, you know, just to be sure...
You know how Mom gets when we're late for practice.
Hey, Alex.
Alex? Hello? Are you here?
I'll give you spontaneous.
Surprise.
No.
Looking for this?
Wait, I still have shampoo in my hair.
Hello?
Morning. Sorry, overslept.
- Hope everything's not too cold here. - More like frigid.
Oh, my God. This place is fabulous.
Jackie, this is an old friend of mine, Heidi Clements.
So nice to meet you. Alex talks about you constantly.
- Oh, that's funny, because he never... - She just...
...kind of showed up last night.
Just wandering through wilds of northern Connecticut?
Heidi is a model.
As if that explains everything.
I was in New York for Fashion Week. So exhausting and stressful.
I can imagine. All that clothes-changing and smiling.
So I thought I'd drive up and surprise Alex.
- Surprise. - Oh, how carefree...
...and spontaneous of you.
I guess that... That's what old friends do.
You know, when they're not playing Find the Soap.
That was fun. We should do it again.
But you know what, we're already late.
So if you're not too tired...
- I gotta get going. - Can't I stay and watch?
I won't say a word, I swear.
Please. Just for a minute?
She seems sweet.
- Do you mean that? - No.
She really is an old friend, we grew up surfing together.
Didn't ask. Don't care.
Yes. We dated on and off for a couple years, okay?
But I didn't say anything because last time I saw her...
...I thought we'd broken up.
Guess it didn't stick. Is that before or after we met?
You are such a dog.
Oh, my God.
That was unbelievable.
That was the funniest thing I have ever seen.
I mean, you were good. So good, really. But, Alex...
...oh, my God, if anyone back home ever saw you...
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. But, Alex, come on, you can't be serious.
- This is a joke, right? - No, it's not a joke.
Maybe it started out that way.
- I don't know. - This isn't your world.
You spent your whole life making fun of people like this.
I know.
It's weird.
What's going on? Seriously.
What do you want me to say?
I like it, okay? That's the whole answer.
I like working hard. I like challenging myself. I like...
I like being part of something for a change.
And the girl?
Do you like the girl?
Yeah.
Yeah, I like the girl.
Okay.
Think I'm gonna go.
You know it's never gonna work.
Yeah, I know.
I'm sorry about that. She tends to talk...
...before she even thinks about what...
What's going on?
- Yes. - She just do a triple?
Baby.
- God, that felt good. - That was incredible.
But how? When did you...?
I've been working on it every morning before practice.
- And it finally just came together. - See?
What do doctors or fathers know?
And the leg?
Never better.
That just felt so good. I wanna do, like, a hundred more.
You know, I haven't been able to do one since.
Yeah, I know, you mentioned it. Congratulations.
So, what's the deal? I thought we had all this work to do.
- Where's your cheering section? - She retired.
Competition should be intense at today's northeast regionals.
But, of course, every eye will be on the wild-card team...
...of two-time national singles champ Jacqueline Dorsey...
...and her partner Alex Harrison, making his competitive debut.
Doesn't look like people are too happy that we've crashed their party.
Don't let them get to you. They're just trying to psych you out.
Yeah, I'd be hostile too if I had to skate around looking like a freaking pinata.
- Nice. - Sorry.
What the hell are you looking at? Huh, Fabio?
They're just staring at the monitor. You're standing right in front of it.
Sorry.
This couple has such nice lines and a lot of personality.
They're known for their colourful choreography.
"A p"e"rf"e"ctly" e"x"e"c"u"t"e"d lasso lift."
They're definitely gonna be a tough pair to beat.
What are you doing?
I'm getting pumped.
You know that this is figure skating, right?
How come no one's chanting?
At the X Games, people always chant. I mean, come on.
- Yes, I'll see what I can do. - "Ladi"e"s and g"e"ntl"e"m"e"n, n"e"xt" u"p..."
"... Jacki"e "Dors"e"y and Al"e"x Harrison."
- You ready? - Yeah, let's do this.
"Aft"e"r a stando"u"t p"e"rformanc"e {y:i}in today's short program...
...newcomers Dorsey and Harrison will enter tomorrow's long program...
...in second position.
Hey, nice.
Nice Lutz for a guy with a police record.
- Yeah, nice talk for a guy with a... - Hey, you know what, will you...?
Do not let him get to you. Sit.
You really have a police record?
- What do you think? - A long one?
Oh, what the hell is this crap?
If you don't mind, we're watching this.
Well, then, I'm sure you won't mind if I change it.
- Buddy, we don't want any trouble. - Alex.
Hey, Sparky.
Not a big skating fan, huh?
Okay, buddy, this ain't your fight.
Come on, you should try it.
See, we spend our day putting our hands in places I'm guessing...
...you could only dream about. - Nice.
See, check it out. That's a replay of Pinata's final lift.
- Hey, nice job, by the way. - Thanks.
I'm gonna say this once, just move it.
But I can't figure out how...
...you get so much distance on your throw.
Now, I know you got the one hand here...
...and the other hand here? - No. That's close. It's more like here.
- Okay. - And then here.
- Then you just let her fly. - That's my favourite part.
I don't know. The landing needs work.
You can't expect to get it perfect your first time.
"Al"e"x. Al"e"x. Al"e"x."
Chanting, gotta love it.
Morning, Pinata.
Hey, Blade Boy.
I was just trying to come up with a nickname for you.
- Yeah, keep trying. - "Aft"e"r yo"u"r p"e"rformanc"e...
- Your girl's on. "...I j"u"st hav"e "to say, "Qhat accid"e"nt?"
"I'm v"e"ry l"u"cky. I'v"e "n"e"v"e"r f"e"lt b"e"tt"e"r" "in my whol"e "car"ee"r".
"Th"e"r"e"'s a r"u"mo"u"r floating aro"u"nd" "that yo"u"r tripl"e "ax"e"l has also..."
"...n"e"v"e"r look" e"d b"e"tt"e"r." "- Now, who told yo"u "that?"
"I know that an individ"u"al Olympic gold" "has always b"ee"n th"e "dr"e"am."
"Y"e"s, b"u"t that's not why" "I'm h"e"r"e "today."
"B"u"t yo"u"'r"e "not r"u"ling it o"u"t."
"I n"e"v"e"r r"u"l"e "anything o"u"t."
"Nothing will mak" e "yo"u"r fans happi"e"r..."
"... than a r"e"t"u"rn" "to individ"u"al comp"e"tition."
"If things don't go w"e"ll today, co"u"ld" "it b"e "a solo trip for Jacki"e "Dors"e"y..."
"... to th"e "n"e"xt Olympic gam"e"s?"
{y:i}I...
"I j"u"st know that I won't b"e "happy" u"ntil I hav"e "a m"e"dal aro"u"nd my n"e"ck."
"- By"e". Thank yo"u. "- Thank yo"u.
Pinata, can you take a look?
I think I got an ice skate wedged in my back.
Jackie, no one's seen him yet.
I knew something like this was gonna happen. I knew it.
He is so irresponsible.
Yes, I am well aware of the rules. I am on the rules committee.
And I am telling you, you can change the order...
...at any time if one of its... - Excuse me.
- Never mind. - Excuse me, could we get through?
Where in the hell...?
Okay, there's no time for this. Listen, you got about 10 seconds, okay?
Just try to relax. Take a deep breath.
- I think that's more for me than you. - What, no pumping?
- Don't worry, I'm pumped. - "Ladi"e"s and g"e"ntl"e"m"e"n, n"e"xt" u"p..."
"... Al"e"x Harrison" "and Jacq"ue"lin"e "Dors"e"y."
Go. Go.
What the hell is the matter with you?
I can't believe it. I've never seen anything like this before.
- Alex Harrison just did a triple. - Yeah, it's a...
I don't know what's going on out there, but I'm guessing...
...he's just a little overenthusiastic.
They've got another double coming up in just a minute.
- I'm doing another triple. - Alex.
- You might wanna try it. - Alex, I can't do it.
Jackie Dorsey has just fallen.
Get up, baby. Get up.
Never say I was the one who wouldn't follow through.
He's not coming back.
He'll be back.
No, he won't. I know him.
It wasn't your fault. His behaviour was completely inexcusable.
Mine wasn't too great either.
We all say things to reporters, sweetie.
Something about the lights. He'll understand.
Nationals are in two months.
If there is any possibility of you competing...
...we have to start training immediately.
As an individual?
As an individual.
Is that really what you want?
Yes.
- I don't believe her. - Yeah, well, don't worry...
...she doesn't believe her either.
Beautiful.
I didn't see you were there.
So graceful.
You always remind me of your mother.
You know...
...no amount of medals could ever make me love you more.
I know, Daddy.
So...
...how did it feel?
Lonely.
What are you doing here?
- What do you think I'm doing here? - Wasting your time, for one thing.
The trials are in eight weeks, I don't have time to waste.
Why you doing this?
Let's just leave it at it didn't work out between us, okay?
I think we both kind of knew it wouldn't.
Please don't give up on us just because I made a mistake.
"Us"? I think you made it pretty clear there is no "us."
Just go home, Jackie. You don't need me.
You never needed me.
So don't do it for me.
Problem is I don't really care all that much about medals.
Well, what do you care about?
Today?
- Just the waves. - Alex...
Alex.
Excuse me.
I'll bring it right back. I swear.
You're wrong.
- What the hell are you doing? - You're wrong.
I could've never done this without you.
Jackie, turn around.
Not till you agree to come back with me.
Jackie, turn around.
Alex!
Jackie.
Jackie!
What's the matter with you? You're acting like a spoiled brat.
Afraid you wouldn't recognize me.
You're not gonna make me go back out there, are you?
You really would, wouldn't you?
- God, are you pigheaded. - It's just part of my charm.
All right, look...
...if I come back, things are gonna have to be different between us.
- A lot of things have changed. - Alex, nothing has changed.
Heidi and I got back together.
We're talking about getting married.
She's moving in this weekend.
Congratulations.
Come on, I know you don't mean that.
She and I just make sense.
- We understand each other. - You don't have to explain yourself.
Oh, so that's it?
Isn't there anything you wanna say, anything you wanna know?
All I care about is if you can be on that ice tomorrow morning.
Well, you didn't leave yourself much time.
I didn't realize I needed it.
I'm home.
How'd it go?
Mission accomplished.
Have a nice break?
I did. Thanks.
I got to do a lot of thinking.
Oh, yeah?
- So, what did you think about? - That if I'm coming back...
...there's gonna be some changes.
More jumps, more flips and a lot less flailing.
Well, see if you can make it through a routine without walking off the ice first.
No fighting.
We don't have time.
And I agree with Alex.
If we're going to do this, let's do it right.
Okay, fine.
Oh, and one other thing:
- We're only doing triples. - Excuse me? No.
No. Definitely no. Nobody does side-by-side triples in competition.
- It's too risky. It's just not done. - Yeah, I know.
And that's exactly why we're gonna do it. Right, Jackie?
You agreed to this?
Yeah. Sort of. It was a long flight.
- Hi. - Hi.
- You okay? - Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking.
Nothing in particular.
I'm sorry. This must be very hard for you.
- What are you talking about? - We never would've let you...
...go after him if... - I said I was fine.
There's nothing to be sorry about.
Besides, we're gonna win. And that's all that matters now, right?
I love you, Daddy.
I love you too.
"Unb"e"li"e"vabl"e.
"Qhat an amazing p"e"rformanc"e.
Dorsey and Harrison have set the bar so high...
...I doubt any other team's gonna be able top it.
In fact, they're easily gonna walk in to tomorrow's finals in first place.
"It's gonna tak" e "a major" u"ps"e"t for th"e"m" "not to mak" e "th"e "U.S. Olympic T"e"am."
- Way to go, Roller Boy. - All right, keep trying.
Looks like you two are the ones to beat. Who knew?
- Anyone who read the scoreboard. - Figure-skating trash talk, I like it.
Sounds like everyone's gunning for us.
Yeah, they are. And it's about damn time.
- You'd think you'd love it. - It's yours to lose, man.
It's yours to lose.
I do love it. I'm just used to being the gunner, that's all.
Hey, it's Mr. And Mrs. Number One.
Wait. That didn't sound right. Anyway, congratulations.
- Thanks. - Thanks.
Can I buy you guys a drink?
No, thanks. After we've soaked up all the accolades...
...and been sufficiently intimidating, I think we should get some sleep.
You go. I'm way too keyed up to sleep.
I'll be good.
All right?
Hey, couple shooters down here. Nationals.
Bring the bottle too, please.
All right, everyone, to nationals, huh? Drink up. Bottoms up.
So cold but so nice.
There you are. What's going on?
You should've left for the rink a half-hour ago.
I came by to make sure he was up. I found him all...
He looks horrible. I don't know what we're going to do.
You are going to the rink and warm up. I will handle Alex.
- Dad, you are crazy if you think... - Just go.
We'll be fine. We'll be right behind you.
Go.
Can you believe it?
- Dude, I don't think I'm gonna make it. - Is your leg broken?
No, I just feel like crap, all right?
I once skated in a playoff game with two broken ribs.
Swell.
When you die, I'll be sure to have your balls bronzed.
Man, it's really too bad, Alex, you know?
Because you were so close.
But kind of the story of your life, isn't it?
Know what you are? You're one of those guys that go through life...
...bragging about what you're gonna do.
And you take off running the minute you think you're actually gonna get it.
Believe whatever you wanna believe. I can't help it if I got the flu.
There's nothing wrong with you that a shower...
...and some aspirin won't take care of.
Come on.
- What are you...? - Let's go.
In you go.
It's cold.
- Turn it off. - All right, all right.
God, get off.
What if we lose?
If you don't at least try, Alex, you're already a loser. So you tell me.
To win, you have to be willing to fail.
"And th"e "co"u"pl"e "from Lak" e "Placid..."
"... will s"u"r"e"ly find a plac"e "in th"e "top fiv"e...
"... h"e"r"e "at th"e "U.S. Fig"u"r"e "Skating" {y:i}Championships.
Jackie, they're on their way. They should be here any second.
Why do I feel like I spend my whole life waiting for him?
Wow, how true is that statement?
What?
- Nothing. Now's not the right time. - It's all right.
I know what you're gonna say.
He's engaged to another woman.
It's just that sometimes I think you forget.
I just don't wanna see you get your heart broken.
Jackie.
Well, you gotta look the other way...
...because it's already busted wide open.
- Well, you look like you feel better. - Yeah. Your dad knew just what to do.
Let's go warm up.
You know what this means?
Yeah...
...I know.
Thanks for saving me a seat. This place is a madhouse.
And I see that you've ordered. And have eaten half of it.
Morning. Isn't this just the most adorable place...
...you've ever been in in your entire life?
Yeah, as far as Olympic villages go, it's pretty adorable.
Did you wanna sit down?
- I didn't know you were coming. - How could I miss this?
Well, you managed to miss nationals.
The Alps apparently have a better draw than St. Louis.
And the shopping's better.
- Can I tell her? - Heidi...
Tell her what?
Alex and I are getting married right after closing ceremonies.
We thought that way we'd definitely have something to celebrate.
Congratulations.
That's great.
- So you gonna do it here in Torino? - That's the idea.
We were out walking this morning.
We came across the most adorable church...
...right off the main "piatziola," square, whatever they call it.
Piazza.
How long have you been planning this?
Not that long, just... I mean...
Well, we've been talking about it for weeks and weeks.
I'm actually kind of shocked Alex was able to keep it to himself.
Alex loves his secrets.
So after the wedding you're moving to Connecticut, I assume?
Don't you tell her anything?
Really, there's more? Please do tell me...
...because I am sitting on the edge of my seat.
I...
God, why did you have to bring this up right now?
I'm gonna hang up my skates after this.
- You're quitting. - No. Retiring.
Come on, it shouldn't come as too big of a surprise. I mean...
...this was the plan, right?
Win or lose, we did it. We're here.
So, what, we do another season, some ice shows?
- Come on, then what, you know? - I don't know.
I guess I really hadn't thought too much past next week.
"Mi sc"u"si," your taxi is here.
I'm going to Milan for a few days.
I looked around and white dresses are kind of in short supply.
Don't worry, I'll be back for the finals.
I'm not worried.
I'll help you get your stuff.
Now, technically, they've made no mistakes so far.
But surprisingly, the performance by this American duo...
...has been passionless and very uninspired.
- What the hell is your problem? - I don't have a problem.
They're probably fourth or fifth right now.
They'll really have to put it together...
...if they want any shot at medalling here today.
Jackie.
- Jackie. - No, not now.
Hey. Hey, don't walk away from me...
...when I'm talking to you. Hey.
- What? - Look, I'm sorry I didn't tell you.
But you gotta get over it.
That's easy for you to say. You're not being abandoned.
Abandoning you?
Jackie, we're at the freaking Olympics, your dream.
What the hell else do you want from me?
- Nothing. - Nothing.
I want absolutely nothing.
Hey.
Hey. I thought you'd be up.
- Able to get any sleep? - On and off.
Okay, more off than on.
I guess I'm just a little anxious.
- And puffy. - Jackie, what are you doing?
I'm trying to figure a way to stop...
...a billion people discussing the bags under my eyes.
You've worked your whole life to be here.
- You sacrificed everything. - It was my choice.
Yes, I know. I know.
And I couldn't have stopped you even if I wanted to.
Then I saw you skate yesterday.
- You weren't even trying. - I was trying. Alex was messing up...
Are you willing to give up on your dream...
...because things aren't working out with Alex...
...the way you want them to work out?
You could win this, if you still want it.
- I don't know what I want. - I think you do.
And for the life of me, I can't figure out why you're just sitting here.
Talk to him, for crying out loud.
What? No.
What is that going to do? He knows how I feel.
How does he know, Jackie? Have you told him?
Have you said, "Alex, I think you're making a horrible mistake"?
Have you told him that you love him?
But what if I tell him and he still doesn't want me?
Well, then you sit here and watch the sunrise.
Your old man will bring coffee and croissants.
- It's not that simple. - You're the one making it difficult.
If it was meant to be, it wouldn't be this hard.
It would've already happened.
Maybe you're right. I don't know.
But what is it you're always saying?
"It isn't worth winning if you don't have to fight for it"?
Alex, it's me.
I know you're in there.
I probably wouldn't let me in either after yesterday.
Look, I know I'm gonna see you in less than an hour...
...but I know that it might be the last time, so...
I think that l... I should tell you some things.
Just one thing, really.
The only thing that matters anymore...
...to me, at least...
Alex, from the very first...
God, you are so...
Alex, I love you.
I love you.
There, that's... You know, that's what I wanted to say, okay?
Could you maybe open the door, please...
...because I don't really wanna be out here like this.
Alex?
Hey, was somebody at the door?
Just the maid.
She wanted to make up the bed...
...but I told her we weren't done using it yet.
It's only 7:00, why would the maid?
- Oh, God, Heidi. - Alex.
Don't go after her.
Jackie.
I couldn't find her. Did she say anything?
Probably nothing you don't already know.
I think I'm gonna go.
Yeah, that's probably a good idea.
Look, I'm sorry.
Yeah, so am I.
You know it's never gonna work.
I think you're wrong.
I won't be here this time if you come back.
I know.
Hey!
- Still? - No, I haven't seen her.
I haven't talked to her. Kate's in there with her, and she won't come out.
And I tried storming the castle, but Schomo and Bobo over here...
- He's okay. I got him. ...tossed me out on my sequined ass.
"- For Jacq"ue"lin"e "Dors"e"y" "and Al"e"x Harrison."
Stay focused.
We're up, let's go.
Jackie, please talk to me. What is going on?
I think I've told you everything that I needed to say.
You have 15 seconds to take the ice.
Let's get through this, then we'll never have...
...to see each other ever again.
Is that what you want?
Yes, that's what I want.
Fine, have it your way.
There's only one problem.
Oh, yeah? What's that?
I'm in love with you, Jackie.
I love you and I wanna spend the rest of my life with you.
- Do a split twist. - What?
Trust me.
- What was that? - I don't know.
That is unbelievable.
A split triple twist with a simultaneous triple toe.
That's gonna go down in Olympic history. Unbelievable.
Beers on me. Beers on me.
Yes.
The answer to everything is yes.
Yes.
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