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- They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease, but if you've ever had one, you also know

that the squeaky wheel is super annoying, and no one wants to be annoying.

(indistinct chattering)

(Holly): But on the other hand, if you don't speak out,

you might never get what you need.

Hot, hot, hot, hot.

- Yoink! - Hey! Ugh...

- Uh, Heather? This is not a bill.

- You should probably just sign it anyway.

- Wait a minute, you got a C on your journalism paper?

Honey, if you don't maintain at least a B-plus average,

you're not gonna be allowed to play rugby.

- Well, she's letting me redo it, I just, um,

I wish I knew what to do with this one note.

- "Needs a strong point of view"?!

- So, what was the assignment?

- We had to write an article about something that affects the student body.

- "Cafeteria and chaos in wake of taco salad addition."

I mean, does that really affect the student body?

- Yes! Okay... (exhaling)

Taco salad is made of the same ingredients

as a taco, but I can't eat a salad on the go with one hand.

- Let me give you some advice as a former professional writer.

- You literally wrote five articles for a small-town newspaper.

- Hey! - But you know why people loved them?

Because I wrote about something that mattered to me.

Look, the passion came through on the page

because I had a fire in my belly.

- Yes. - Fire in your belly is not a thing.

- Definitely is. Fire in my belly's music.

- Fire in my belly, it's like a really spicy barbecue sauce.

Like a metaphorical fire in your belly,

but it's also a literal one.

- Gross. - Obscure legal loopholes.

Absolutely the fire in my belly. And, of course, you guys.

- So, what's the fire in your belly?

- Okay, if I write about something I care about,

will you stop saying "belly"?

Every single time... - Nope.

Belly. - Belly, belly, belly.

- Belly. Oh, my belly.

- Belly. - Belly.

- Belly. - Belly.

♪ You and me run to a different beat ♪

♪ We are brave lead the way lead the way ♪

♪ Be the you inside ♪

♪ And watch the world take flight ♪

♪ We are brave lead the way ♪

♪ Lead the way ♪

♪ Be the change ♪

♪ Be the change ♪

♪ Gotta be the change ♪

- Okay, so I have to keep my average at a B-plus.

So I have to find something to write about,

and I have zero ideas.

- Better think of something.

After that game, it's clear we need you.

- Ugh, these uniforms are so old, I swear they could legally rent a car.

- Just think of them as... experienced.

- Wait a sec...

New uniforms?! Hold on, I swear I just summoned those.

Okay, quick, um, what else should I wish for?

- You won't be needing this. These are for me and my boys.

- You're a lowly freshman rookie.

Do your boys even know your name?

- They will now.

- Hold on, why do you guys get more field time, more equipment,

new uniforms, and we get nothing?

- Hoo-hoo! I'm gonna be scoring touchdowns in style!

(whistle blowing)

- Hey, uh, Colin, wait up!

Can I ask you a few questions for my journalism assignment?

(music playing softly)

- Behold, the best sandwich ever made.

Am I jealous of you to eat it?

Yes, but my gifts, they need to be shared.

You job hunting?

- Yeah, looking for gigs for my band.

Since NYU's a no-go, I need to focus

on what's next for me and my music.

- Didn't you apply to other schools?

- Yeah, but I'm not confident

I'll get into any of those music programs either.

- Any luck?

- No one really wants to book live music anymore.

They all want DJs or house music, so, I mean,

even if you do have success online,

it's hard to make money off gigs.

- What about this one? - Hm? Let me see.

"Cool young band needed ASAP for birthday extravaganza!"

Oh! I can't believe it! This is perfect!

- You know, if your band gets this gig, I take 10 percent.

- Nope. - Okay fine, then I'm taking this sandwich.

- Take it.

- Oh, yeah!

(sighing)

- I probably should've learned to sew before I tried this.

- Heather, this article is making my blood boil.

- Thanks. I had a fire in my belly.

- Ugh, gross.

- You need to do something about this.

- Take a Tums.

- Or scream it from the mountain tops? Nothing will change.

I'll just keep playing for a team with antique jerseys

while the boys will look like

an NFL team with their brand-new uniforms. Ouch!

All I know is if this gets infected and they have

to amputate it, I am blaming the boys' football team.

- Maybe I could help get the word out. I'm interning at the Collinsville Chronicle.

I could post your story. - Really?

- Why not? It's a community issue.

And besides, it's clearly B-plus material.

- You're stepping on a lot of toes here.

"Colin Blakowitz, kicker for the football team,

bragged that his team gets 90 percent of the school's sports funding."

Think that through a little bit.

- What do you think will happen?

- I think that everyone's gonna get mad at you for making the school look bad again.

- Levi, the people need to know.

- What happens when a chicken sticks out its neck?

- It gets to the other side.

- Maybe you should just send me the file.

- Yeah, right.

- Well, whenever you come running back saying,

"Oh, you were right,"

I'll have my camera ready, and I'll be recording it

so I can play it over and over and over again.

- And sent.

(sighing)

- Hey, Amy? Can you send me an email?

- You're so needy.

- Well, I'm just trying to make sure that it's working, okay?

There's something really important that's supposed

to be coming through, and it's not.

(phone chiming)

No, wait, there it is.

Yes! Okay, ladies, prepare yourselves.

We just booked our first gig.

- Uh, gig?

- In two days, we'll be performing

at the most exclusive event in town,

Caylee Cafferty's 11th birthday party!

- Oh...

- And the best part is that we make 400 dollars

for 20 minutes of music!

Well, I mean 23 if you include the encore, but that's like...

Amy, what does that break down to per minute?

- Uh... 17 dollars and 39 cents, rounding down, of course.

- This is just the beginning.

Store openings here, county fairs there,

and then we book a few music festivals and work our way to the headliners!

Ah, it's all coming together.

- You've really got it all planned out, huh?

(chuckling)

- You're right. I'm totally getting ahead of myself.

For now, we just need to focus on learning

this song that I've been working on.

I thought you guys would be more excited about this.

- We've been talking, and...

I can't be in the band anymore.

The Chronicle is a huge commitment,

and it's really important to me.

Plus I'm in the school play, and I volunteer at the after-school club.

I just don't have time for practices and gigs and all that.

I'm sorry.

- Well, I mean, it wouldn't even really take up

that much of your time, and it'd totally be worth it.

Everyone's gonna love us.

- Sorry, Hols, but right now, my grades matter the most.

If I'm not eating, sleeping, or hanging out with you guys,

I really need to be studying.

- Amy, you've already been accepted into Columbia.

- Yeah, but they can revoke my admission if my GPA drops below a certain point.

- It's okay. (chuckling bitterly)

- Hey, but we love you.

And we will absolutely come and support you at the show.

- Definitely.

- Thanks.

That means a lot.

(school bell ringing)

- Three tries in five minutes?!

Our competition would save themselves a lot of heartbreak

if they just saw you scrimmage and decided to forfeit.

- Where would be the fun in that?

(laughing) - Heather.

Do you have a moment?

- Sure.

- So, I read your article in The Chronicle this morning.

(sighing)

- You can punish me however you want,

but I'm not taking it back.

- You were right, so we're making changes.

It's only fair that the boys' and the girls' teams are funded equally.

- Ex... Hold on. You're doing what I said?

- Yeah. It was a really smart article. But uh, next time, can you do me a favour?

- Sure.

- Just come to me, don't go to the press.

I've been fielding calls and emails all morning.

- So?

- They're... changing the funding!

- Yes! Hobbie! You are a boss! (laughing)

- Yo, Hobby! Wait up.

- Colin, if this is about the article--

- Yeah, this is about the article.

- Hey! - What's your problem, buddy?

- Our team has half the funding now.

You took from us, and since we're all about sharing now, I take from you.

- Um, Levi? Do you have anything to eat?

- Maybe.

- You are a life saver!

- Why are you so hungry?

(scoffing) - Colin stole my snack.

- Sorry, a little louder? - Colin stole my snack, okay?

Now, are you gonna give me the chips or not?

- Only if you say the three magic words.

- Lemme eat those? - You were right.

(scoffing) - I'm not gonna let one bully

stop me from speaking my mind or doing the right thing.

And besides, one incident doesn't make me a target.

- I let you have those despite your inability to listen to common sense.

(grunting)

- Hey, Hobbie. Watch where you're walking.

- You bumped into me.

- I got witnesses who say otherwise.

- Hm. (chuckling)

You guys gotta let it go.

I mean, you had a good, long run,

but the moment they levelled the playing field,

you scream oppression?

Give me a break.

- Levelled the playing field?

It's hilarious you think your team is good enough to get that money.

- Excuse me?

- Who buys tickets to come see you play? Who buys your merch?

Oh, that's right, you don't have any.

Or fans, because no one cares.

- We've won the last 12 of our 14 games.

When's the last time you won?

- Winning against girls is like taking candy from a baby.

It's a low bar.

I mean, you're bragging you got a hole-in-one,

but the hole is the Grand Canyon. Bravo!

How tall are you? - Five-six.

- I didn't know they piled manure that high.

(boys chuckling)

- You're not a target, I'm not a target, none of us are targets?

(door opening)

- Grandpa?

- Oh, nuts. I was hoping to get in and out

without anyone noticing me.

- Oh, well, I mean, I can go if you want.

I'm not really doing anything.

- Nah, stay put. I'm gonna surprise your folks with a table that I'm building.

Just wanted to triple check the measurements.

You brainstorming a new song?

(sighing) - A new life maybe.

You want this guitar? I don't need it anymore.

- Come on. You love music.

- Yeah, well, I'm pretty sure it doesn't love me back.

My dream college told me that I didn't know what I was doing,

and then when I tried to make it in a band,

we booked a gig, but then we broke up.

- I'm sorry to hear that, honey.

- Maybe this is just the universe telling me that I need to try something new.

- Could be testing you.

- Well, then I'd like a cheat sheet.

- Me too. (laughing)

- I used to know what I wanted, but now I'm not so sure.

- You know, whenever I feel lost, I just take a step.

- But how do you know which one is the right one?

- The right step is any step that moves you forward.

Like, why not play that gig yourself?

- Because the last time I played solo, college turned me down.

- Sounds like a reason to do it.

(exhaling)

And let's keep the table a surprise, huh?

(soft music)

(indistinct chattering)

- Uh, Heather, class is that way.

- Just... Just trust me.

- Trust me when I say I don't trust people who say "trust me."

- Just enjoy the show.

(coughing)

(laughing)

- Who did this?!

- Is that what I think it is?

- Oh, you are in for it, Hobbie.

- Now who's the pile of manure? (laughing)

- Why would you d... I just...

I never had you pegged for a bully, Heather.

- He's the one who started it! - Oh, real mature.

- Okay, Colin's had it out for me since the day

the funding's changed, okay? He stole my snack

and tried to intimidate me with his football bros,

and he said some really sexist stuff about the girls' team too.

- So he said mean things and you destroyed his personal property?

- Words are just as powerful as actions. We learned that in English class.

- Yeah, well, Colin's words aren't leaving a lingering stench in the hallway.

If you had a problem with Colin's behaviour, you should've come to me.

You need to apologize to him after you clean up this mess.

- That's not gonna happen. - Well, that's on you,

but unless you do, I have no choice but to suspend you from the team.

(sighing)

- No, tomorrow won't work, because the party is today.

(sighing)

My kingdom for a party supplies guy who will keep a calendar.

Can I help you?

- Hi, I'm Holly, I'm here to perform.

- Oh, the kids are so excited!

I can take you through everything once the rest of the band shows up.

- Oh, it's actually just gonna be me today.

But don't worry, you won't even notice a difference.

- Well, I did notice, on account of you being just one person.

- Actually, the band broke up yesterday.

- I'm sorry to hear that.

- Thanks, I appreciate that.

- No, I mean I'm sorry to hear that, because I really wanted Pretty Please.

My daughter loves that song Distractions.

She watched the video online, and now it's on repeat.

- Well, you're in luck, because I can sing it.

And along with every other song that's on the demo.

- But the band had this powerful vibe

of friends supporting each other, and you're, well, just one girl.

(children shouting)

- The band's only been together for like a month, and I've been doing this all my life.

- I guess I don't have much of a choice, do I?

I just hope it's enough to keep a bunch of tweens entertained between pizza and cake,

since that was the whole point.

Anyway, break a leg.

(groaning)

- Well, you did fill his gym bag full of manure.

- Well, I was defending myself!

I had to show him that I'm not to be trifled with.

- Yes, I know, and that is why you're not grounded right now.

- But I still have to buy Colin a new bag?

- And all the other personal effects that were damaged.

I mean, you could have thought of a less stinky way of getting your point across.

Next time just maybe talk to me before you head to the garden store.

- Deal. Am I supposed to apologize to Colin now?

'Cause if I do, he wins.

Plus I'll feel like a cowardly, spineless jelly fish.

- So then don't apologize.

- Then I get suspended from the team. Either way, I lose.

- Okay, well until we figure out a solution here, do you mind making yourself useful?

Because we just got an emergency order, which means all hands on deck, including mine.

Thank you. These ones right here.

(sighing)

You know, you just...

You have to think of the bigger picture, right?

Your article, it invoked real change.

Right? Your school is now splitting the funding between sports, right?

- Yeah.

- And is there anything that Colin can say or do to change that?

- No.

- Okay, so who wins?

I mean, apologizing, it might feel like he wins,

but really, sweetie, you get the moral victory.

(scoffing)

- It doesn't sound as cool as you make it seem, okay?

I just wish that he had to face some sort of consequence,

because the fact that he gets to walk away from this

and I'm the one who gets punished, it just...

It's so infuriating.

- I know. Come here.

I know this is hard.

You know this anger that you're feeling is gonna fade.

And you know what's gonna last, honey?

Is the fact that your school,

it now has equal funding for all sports, right?

I mean, forget about Colin.

You did that, you made real change.

- Thanks, Mom.

- Besides, I'm sure that his mother would not approve of his behaviour.

Uh, do you still need me to drop you off for rugby?

- Yes. - Okay, less talking, more packing. Let's wrap this up.

- I love her guitar!

- I hope everyone's as excited as I am for Caylee's birthday.

Eleven was one of my favourite ages, and so to celebrate your exciting year ahead,

I wanted to start the party off with a few songs in your honour.

(cheering)

♪ Every day is a brutal test ♪

♪ And even though I try my best ♪

♪ No As for me, only Cs ♪

- I thought there was gonna be three of them.

♪ No one wants to hear me sing ♪

♪ I hate the plan It's burning up ♪

♪ If we do nothing... ♪

- Where are the other girls?

♪ My friends just can't relate to me ♪

♪ And sometimes it's hard to... breathe ♪

(music stops)

- Did she need something? - I don't know what's wrong.

- Sorry, I, uh...

I don't think I can do this.

- Yes, you can.

- Amy, what are you doing? - Being a friend.

- You guys are the best. (laughing)

♪ Everything feels way too much ♪

♪ Probably time to just give up But I can't ♪

♪ I just gotta take one small step ♪

♪ And another and another ♪

♪ One small step ♪

♪ Push it harder push it harder ♪

♪ Day after day ♪

♪ I know eventually things will go my way ♪

♪ With one small step ♪

♪ And another, and another ♪

(cheering)

- That was so awesome.

- Can you believe it?

Uniforms that are younger than us.

- You should've gotten angry at the beginning of the season!

- Come on, Colin, let's go.

- Ugh. I can't even with that guy.

- Hey, Colin!

- What are you doing?

- Apologizing.

Hey, um, Colin. I just wanted to say sorry for filling your gym bag with manure.

- You're the one who did that?

- I know, not my best. But it was just my way

of responding to Colin bullying me and stealing my snack.

It was a bad response and I'm sorry, but it's just,

you know, we're not worthless because we're a girls' team,

and it feels bad to be treated like we are.

- Colin! Did you do all that?

- Uh, yes, ma'am.

- Anyways, I just wanted to apologize.

It won't happen again.

Good talk.

- Home, now!

- Home, now! - Celebration cookies!

- Celebration cookies!

That may have been the best performance I have ever played.

Well, aside from the opening where I nearly crumbled into a pile of tears.

(laughing)

To you, ladies. I am so glad you two

came to your senses and we're getting the bad back together.

- We'll always be there for you.

- We just won't always be in the band.

Think of this as like a farewell show for us.

(laughing)

- We didn't mean to get your hopes up.

- No, it's, um... It's okay.

Up on that stage, it hit me. I have been absolutely terrified

to play music ever since I didn't get into college.

- But you didn't have a problem when we all played together.

- Exactly. You two were my armour.

Up until now, it's always felt like it was a matter of choosing the right path.

But now, it just feels like there's all of these doors

that are closing, and I don't know how to--

- Find an open window? I don't know.

We've got a lot of metaphors on the go.

- Holly, NYU racked your confidence,

but you were born to be on a stage.

You just need to book more gigs.

Every show you play, you'll feel better.

(sighing) - You're right, you're right.

(laughing)

It'll just take...

♪ One small step ♪

♪ And another, and another ♪

(laughing)

- Thanks, guys.

Okay now, come on and eat your cookies while they're still warm, okay?

- Cheers.

- Ooh!

- Okay, don't look now, but

Colin's been watching you this entire practice.

- Yeah, I saw.

- This can't be good.

- Hey, Hobbie. I need to speak with you. Alone.

I'm sorry.

(snorting) - Your mom make you say that?

- Yeah, but I wanted to too. I've been a real jerk.

- Hmm, finally something we agree on.

- To be honest, I don't even care about the football funding

getting cut, I just want to play.

- Okay, then why were you being such a chump?

- 'Cause of the guys!

After the article came out, they all blamed it on me. It was awful.

I just wanted to take the attention off me, but I took it too far.

- Thanks.

- And...

I don't know if this is maybe stupid,

but I hope we can still be friends.

'Cause like, that manure bag prank was pretty legendary.

How did you do that?!

- I will never tell. (laughing)

- You good?

- Yeah. We're good.

- You guys want to get ice cream? My treat.

- As long as it's not chocolate. Mm-mm. Mm-mm.

(laughing)

(Holly): The thing about being the squeaky wheel

is that once you get the grease,

you'll be back in harmony with the rest of the wheels,

and you can get where you're going a whole lot faster.

♪ I just gotta take one small step ♪

♪ And another, and another ♪

♪ One small step ♪

♪ Push you harder, push you harder ♪

♪ Day after day ♪

♪ I know eventually things will go my way ♪

♪ With one small step ♪

♪ And another, and another ♪

♪ One small step ♪

♪ And another, and another ♪

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