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TOBY NARRATING: Hi, I'm Toby.
I'm just a regular student.
Well, I was before I got zapped.
Now I'm some kind of science genius.
The only problem is Elizabeth is too!
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[cheering]
-Come on Nikki!
-Go Nikki, you can do it!
Go Nikki!
[applause]
-Well, that was pathetic.
We face South City in how many days?
-We can beat them, Scotty.
-On these times?
What's got into you, Nikki?
Is it attitude?
You're letting the whole team down.
Every week you're swimming slower, the lot of you!
What is it, too much training not enough?
Are you eating to the plan?
Look, you've done the training.
It's up to each and every one of you to believe in it.
See you tomorrow.
-Nikki.
Wow, that was pretty harsh.
-Well, he's right.
It's all in our heads.
That's what's so stupid.
It's--
It's a confidence thing.
-Perfect.
-Swimming!
People going back and forth, back and forth.
-Sandy Bay has to win.
Otherwise South City High will have beaten us three years in
a row.
-Who cares?
-I do, Elizabeth.
I just wish I could help out.
-(LAUGHING) Swim, you mean?
-Yeah, right.
You swim like a tortoise.
-I know that.
No, something else.
-Like?
-Something.
-Face it, you're not an ideas person.
Just drop it.
-Eh.
Forget it.
-Sir!
Mr. Scott, sir?
-Yes, Verity.
What is it?
-Um.
Sir, uh--
-Look, I'm very busy.
What is it?
-I had this great idea, to help the team.
Like a cheer squad.
I dunno, I mean--
-Sounds great.
But some other time, OK?
-Check this out.
It's for Nikki.
-What is it?
-It sends out electromagnetic waves, which affect key neural
pathways in the brain.
Cool, huh?
-Yeah.
Awesome.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
-This is a confidence booster.
-Really?
Wow.
You know, this could be very cool.
-Ah--
It's not for you.
-I know.
It's for Nikki.
I'm just going to have a try.
-Russ, stop!
[beep]
-Whoa.
Ha.
Whoa.
This is good, Toby!
Great work!
You should make things like this more often.
I like it.
-Russ, take the ring off.
-Ha ha!
Funny.
That's what I like about you.
Don't you worry.
We both know it's not a good look.
Right!
Let's see what today's got to offer.
-Russ, wait.
Maybe it's a bit more powerful than I expected.
Russ?
-Man, [inaudible]!
Lookin' good.
-Russ, please.
Cool it.
-Relax, Toby.
I'm not going to do anything embarrassing.
Jack my main man.
Hey, I've got some excellent ideas for the cafe.
A totally new look.
I'm thinking that there's waitresses on roller blades.
You with me?
Eh?
-Russ, later.
Much later.
-Ha ha!
You crack me up.
Seriously, I'll drop by tonight and we'll do the deal.
[inaudible], man.
-What's wrong with him?
-Uh, you don't want to know.
-Hey!
Sir.
You look whacked.
Good night, was it?
Out on the town?
Clubbing, eh?
Woo woo!
-If you must know, I was up late marking
assignments, Russell.
I have little time for clubbing.
-Dude!
You spend too much time with the lab rats.
You should get out more often.
Loosen up a bit, get some fresh air.
-Feeling good today, are we, Russell?
-Yes, sir.
-I can fix that.
[whistling cheerily]
-Russell, what are you doing?
I said take out the rubbish, but not all at once.
-I can do it, sir.
-[irritated sigh]
-Here.
-Thanks.
[beep]
-Well come on.
-I--
Sir, I--
I don't know if--
-Not interested, Russell.
Just hurry up with those bags.
-A ring of confidence?
-Well, it worked better than I expected.
See, it depends on the individual, how susceptible
their mind is.
-Toby, this is Russ we're talking about.
-Susceptible.
[beep]
-Russ!
You've got to give me that ring back.
No more wisecracks.
Just hand it over.
-I--
I--
See, there's one small problem with that.
-I looked all over.
-It has to be here.
This is the only other place I went.
-Oh, yuck!
What is that?
-Looks like a cheese and tomato sandwich with beetroot,
about two days old.
Lettuce--
No, not lettuce.
Pickles.
Definitely pickles.
-Hi, guys.
-Jack!
-Hi.
Don't mind us.
We're just--
-Into garbage.
-Scotty!
Good to see you.
-What now, Verity?
-I was thinking about that proposal.
Picture this--
cheerleaders.
Fast routines.
Pumping music.
Excitement, enthusiasm.
Are you with me?
-Uh, yeah.
-Keep up with me here, Scotty.
I'm brainstorming.
Trust me.
With my cheerleaders, Sandy Bay will have the hottest swim
team around.
We're fantastic.
-And, ah, who's leading all this?
-Me.
Of course.
-You?
-Come on.
You know what I'm saying.
It's all about confidence.
We have to give the swim team confidence.
-Uh.
Hey, you put it like that, I'm sure it'll be amazing.
Be glad to have you on board.
-Smart decision.
Knew you'd see it my way.
Ciao!
-Hi, guys.
Uh-uh.
I'll tell you this for free, Garth.
You want your times down, stick to the team menu.
-Hey, give it back!
-Gonna make me?
-What?
VERITY (OFFSCREEN): I know you, Garth.
You're not so tough.
You're just a scared little boy.
-She's freaking me out.
-See?
-What do you think you're doing?
-Oh, heaps, Elizabeth.
Pow, pow!
Ideas!
Lots of ideas.
-Really?
Unlike you, Verity.
-Oh, it's very me.
See, Elizabeth.
This is where we're different.
I think through my ideas.
I decide when to start, and I know when to stop.
I'm not reacting emotionally to situations.
-You're suggesting I'm emotional?
-Totally.
And you don't even know it.
Think about it.
Sandy Bay's own cheer squad.
Auditions tomorrow, once only.
-Who's leading the squad?
-You'll love it.
Someone who really knows what shes doing.
Loads of experience, amazing energy.
-Really?
Who?
-Me.
Auditions tomorrow.
I need a guy too, Jack.
Someone strong to base.
Mm.
Nice.
You've got the job.
-Maybe some other time.
-Sorry.
Offer ends today.
Pity.
You could've been big.
Keep pumping.
-Oh, that's it.
I'm going home.
After those bins, I need a shower.
-Sach, we need to find that ring.
If anyone's picked it up--
-This is a one-off chance.
That's right.
This squad's got your name written all over it.
-That's it.
Come on.
Verity, how's it going?
-Oh, fantastic.
Hey, Sach.
Here's your chance to shine.
-Uh, Verity, listen.
That ring you're wearing--
it's mine.
I have to have it back.
-I don't have to do anything.
-You don't understand.
I made it.
It could be dangerous.
-This feels great on me, Toby.
So whatever this is, I'm keeping it.
You're not getting it back.
[shrieks]
Help!
They're trying to steal my ring!
-What's going on here?
-Nothing, sir.
Nice tie.
Sorry, can't talk right now.
Busy, busy.
-Is there anything wrong with you today, Verity?
-Never felt better.
-Interesting.
People don't normally change personalities overnight.
-Anyone can change.
That's what I'm learning.
-Just don't do anything you might regret.
-If that's a threat, then forget it.
I'm doing this for the team, and you're just going to have
to accept it.
OK?
It's great to see you all here today.
Now, we'll all be auditioning together, so no one's under
any pressure, OK?
First, has anyone--
-I don't know.
-You'll be fine.
-It'll be easy.
-Go on.
Go!
-No.
-Sach.
You just have to get the ring.
Then you can drop out.
-You owe me big time for this, Toby.
-Huge time.
Go!
VERITY (OFFSCREEN): Hi, Sach.
Welcome aboard.
Let's hit it.
Now, we'll start off slow, so try and keep in time, OK?
And heaps of energy, guys.
Now, five, six, seven, eight!
And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
And up, two, three, four, come on girls, just keep in time!
And turn, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
And one, two, three, four, keep it going!
-Wow, she sure got you sweating.
-Very.
She's unbelievable.
What about the ring?
-I didn't get a chance, she's too fast.
-Sach!
-Look, maybe we should just let her keep it for a bit.
-What, are you crazy?
-Toby, she's doing a great job.
All the girls in there, they're hanging
off her every word.
This cheerleading thing, it could really help the swim
team.
-But it's not the real Verity.
-Toby, she's happy.
And free from Elizabeth for once.
You did it.
Isn't that a good thing?
VERITY (OFFSCREEN): Last call.
On your feet!
-I'm going back in!
-Wait, wait--
VERITY (OFFSCREEN): OK, heaps of energy
this time, all right?
I've thought long and hard about who we
need on this squad.
And I can proudly say you're all in!
-All of us?
-Who am I to split up a happy group?
-When do we practice?
-Tonight.
-Tonight?
-I can't.
My mum--
-Sorry.
The swimming carnival is coming at us
like an express train.
And we have to be ready.
There's just one thing.
For our final routine, we need someone to
base, someone strong.
-Someone like me?
-Perfect.
Five, six, seven, eight.
We're Sandy Bay, just hear us say, we aim
for glory and answer!
WHOLE SQUAD: None can beat us, none defeat us, we will always
win the day!
-Ow!
-Keep going.
-You OK?
-Five, six, seven, eight.
WHOLE SQUAD: We're Sandy Bay, just hear us say, we aim for
glory, that's our way!
None can beat us, we will always win the day!
Sandy, Sandy, Sandy Bay!
-[sighs]
Again, guys.
OK, guys.
We got it!
-Got it.
-Hand it over.
There.
Gotcha.
-Hey, Nikki.
Verity.
Verity!
I have to have that ring back.
Toby, I can do this.
You just have to give me the chance to prove it.
OK?
-Come on, Toby.
Let her try.
For the team, for Nikki.
For me.
All right.
Just for one routine, and then I'm getting it back.
-You are the best.
-All right, listen up.
South City look like flying wedges, but they're not that
good, and they don't have a brilliant cheer squad.
-OK, guys.
Let's show 'em.
Who do we love?
WHOLE SQUAD: Sandy Bay!
-Who are the champs?
WHOLE SQUAD: Sandy Bay!
-Who do we love?
WHOLE SQUAD: Sandy Bay!
We're Sandy Bay, just hear us say, we aim for
glory, that's our way!
None can beat us, none defeat us, we will
always win the day!
Sandy, Sandy, Sandy Bay!
We're Sandy Bay, just hear us say, we aim for
glory, that's our way!
Gooooooo Sandy Bay!
None can beat us, none defeat us, we will
always win the day!
[cheering and applause]
-Go Sach!
-Good one, Verity!
[squad cheering]
-Go Nikki!
Yes!
You did it!
Go, Nikki!
-I can't believe it.
These are the quickest times we've had all year.
-No problem!
And thanks for the opportunity.
-Thanks, Verity!
You did it for us.
-I think it's working.
-Not exactly how I planned.
-Woo!
-Into confidence, are we Verity?
-If we can win the relays, then the carnival's ours.
So it's up to us to give our swimmers the edge, all right?
Now, you've done fantastically well so far.
And I know you guys won't let me down.
Can we do it?
We can do it!
Yeah!
Ahh!
Come on.
Keep it going.
I've got a better idea.
-Hold on, what are you doing?
Keep going, guys.
-Now for the big finale!
-Verity!
Come back, get down!
-Crazy.
[audience shrieking]
[audience laughing]
[beep]
-I did warn you.
I'm sorry it turned out to be such a disaster.
If it means anything, I thought you were quite good.
-What?
What did you do?
-Me?
I just came to watch.
And I'm so sorry you were humiliated in front of the
entire school.
You really shouldn't get ideas, should you?
-No, Elizabeth.
-You and I understand each other, don't we?
-Yes, Elizabeth.
Tell Toby I'm sorry.
I should have given it back.
I'm an idiot.
-He found the ring.
It was tampered with.
That wasn't your fault.
-It doesn't make any difference.
-Come on.
You did a fantastic job.
Nikki won.
And Sandy Bay will win.
You know why?
Because of you, Verity.
The ring was just a gadget.
It didn't make you a leader.
It didn't work out the routines.
It just gave you a little more confidence.
You did the rest.
See you out there.
[squad chanting offscreen]
-It was me, wasn't it?
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