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♪♪ [madonna's "Lucky star"]

Five, six, seven, eight.

♪ you must be my lucky star ♪

♪ 'cause you shine on me ♪

I just want you to know I never Could've made it without ya.

♪ and I start to glow ♪

♪ and I need your light and, baby, you know ♪

It means so much to me that You guys are cool with this,

And I want you To know one more thing:

Just because I got the dream

Doesn't mean I'm gonna sell out.

You guys will be my priority And my best friends... Forever.

Okay, so... How do I look?

Amazing.

Sassy and sexy.

Hug it.

I love you guys.

All right. Enough with the Bonding. I'm late for practice.

[carmen squeals]

Practice.

I could so totally Pinch myself.

[scoffs] I can't believe She's a cheerleader now.

Is it too late To do an intervention?

♪ shine your heavenly body tonight ♪

♪ 'cause I know you're gonna make everything all right ♪

♪ think it over once or twice ♪

♪ what lasts the longest in this life ♪

♪ character or rock-hard thighs ♪

♪ in the end do you believe ♪

♪ that beauty lies in what you see ♪

♪ 'cause if you do, then, baby ♪

♪ you've been deceived ♪

♪ well, me and b ♪

♪ we hate supermodels ♪

♪ it's just that I'm tired of being compared ♪

Oh!

Morning, mom. Good morning.

How about some Orange juice. Huh?

Mom, watch the do. Oh, sorry.

So, are you getting excited?

Only four more days To opening night.

I'm freaked. I'm nowhere near Off-book and it's nearly friday.

Oh, you're gonna do great. I know it.

Have you told Your father yet?

That I'm still Not off-book?

You can't hide the fact That you're doing this play

From him forever.

He doesn't have to know.

Ever.

Morning, son. Mornin', dad.

Jean, coffee.

So, josh, good news. I just spoke to ron barba,

My noseguard from michigan.

Mm.

Anyway, he started coaching The offense over there

And as a favor to me he's coming To friday's recruitment dinner.

Could be a big intro for you.

You're going to a recruitment Dinner friday night?

He's not gonna make the old man

Look bad in front Of an ex-teammate.

Actually, dad, uh...

I'm only a sophomore, So I was thinking...

I don't have to deal With college stuff For a couple of years...

What's the matter with you? We're talking michigan.

Don't let the fact you had A better-than-average season Go to your head.

I want you at That dinner on friday.

That's all there is to it.

Right.

Good.

Jean, breakfast, please.

You know the best part Of being a cheerleader,

Other than the spring break Trip to prague that the squad

Is going on compliments of mary Cherry and her mother's learjet?

The all-you-can-eat Ensure buffet?

Sam, come on. I'm being serious now.

This may sound weird.

But I finally feel like I can relax. You know?

It's like getting on the squad Released some sort of...

Self-esteem hormone, Like a natural prozac.

I just... I feel awesome.

I'm really happy for you.

Thanks.

Sam mcpherson? What?

Principal hall wants to see You in her office. Right now.

Uh-oh. What'd you do this time?

I have no idea.

If I don't come back, Remember me fondly.

Bye. Bye.

Hi, carmen ferrara.

Hi, april.

I heard you made cheerleaders.

Way to go. That's awesome.

Yeah. Thanks. I'm pretty psyched.

What's your favorite color?

Um, green.

Why?

Me, too.

Okay.

I have to go to class now.

Thanks for talkin' to me.

Okay.

What'd she say?

What did she smell like?

Like teen spirit.

[whimpers]

Principal hall, You wanted to see me?

Yes, I did.

Sam mcpherson,

I want you to meet jamie gunn,

A producer For enterteenment today.

The tv show. Hi.

- it's nice to meet you. - likewise.

I was just telling principal Hall how impressed I was

With the documentary you did For your... Journalism class.

The one on popularity. Yeah.

I hope you don't mind I sent it in.

Jamie was A student of mine.

Two years ago. But let's not Count the rings around This tree trunk.

Oh, I'm... I'm just... I'm really glad you liked it.

I loved it.

Such immediacy. Such passion.

That section on That carmen gal. Wow.

Very touching.

And the gorgeous cheerleader who Just refused to be pigeonholed.

What was her name? Brooke mcqueen.

Yeah. Well, it got to me. What can I say?

Our show hasn't had material That quote-unquote real

In a long time.

- and that's where You come in. - pardon?

Jamie wants you to produce a Segment for her television show.

Listen up.

I am offering you Ten minutes of airtime.

Your crew, Your concept, your call.

Subject to my final Approval, of course.

Um...

Uh, that...

Wow. Wow. Wow.

I take that that's a yes.

That is... More than a yes. That is... When do we start?

Great!

Oh. Um, I'm sorry. Am I interrupting?

No, no. Brooke, come. Come in. Come in.

I-I-I want to introduce You to jamie gunn,

enterteenment today.

Wow.

You're right. She smells like vanilla.

Brooke,

Jamie has just Asked sam to produce

A segment for Her television show.

Oh. Congratulations, sam.

Thank you.

I want brooke... To be The on-air interviewer.

- [both] What? - you have got presence.

Um, wow. That-that's... That's so flattering. Thank you.

Great. It's a chance To reach a national audience,

Kick-start a career in Broadcasting, and maybe even

Make a quote-unquote difference In people's lives, whatever.

It sounds great.

Fantastic. Great. Sam?

[sam] So, some days, you want a different label?

yeah.

don't you?

It's not fair.

This is my video. Why should She get to be on camera?

Since when do you care Who's on camera, sam?

You wanna be A serious journalist,

Not some blow-dried, On-air automaton, remember?

Look, we busted our butts Filming those interviews.

And then brooke shows up for Five presence-filled minutes

And suddenly she's a star?

Don't burn me at the stake, But maybe it won't be that bad.

This is a disaster.

How am I supposed to pitch Real journalism ideas

To jamie With brooke in the room?

I-I'm just gonna blow This whole thing off.

What? Oh. O-okay. Fine. Bail.

Throw away a golden opportunity To show off your vision

Because you're too filled With your brooke rivalry

To see the big picture.

This is huge, brooky.

Your connie chung dreams Are comin' true.

I just hope that I can pull it off.

My only On-camera experience

Is a birthday video I did for my dad.

You're blessed with dazzling Looks and a come-hither voice.

You don't Need experience.

I don't wanna Look like an idiot.

I'm gonna rent broadcast news and prepare.

Honey, is this insecurity Have to do with that rodeo...

No! Zip! Zip it.

You promised Not to tell.

Well, brooke, don't be shy.

There's no secrets Among friends who wax.

Yeah.

Promise not to tell?

Yes.

Okay. Okay.

Last month, during career week,

Brooky took This career-guide test

And the computer said, based On her skills and interests,

The career best suited For her... Was rodeo clown.

[all] No!

I wanted to die, you guys.

Oh, don't worry about it. These things are random.

I took the very same test,

And my career matchup Said, "Mary cherry,

The career that's best suited For you is serial killer."

I mean, oh, my god!

It's crazy!

Dude.

Out of all this time,

You still haven't told your Dad that you're in the play?

What are you, high?

[sighs] I wish I could Talk to brooke about this.

She was good at getting My head straight.

So, why don't you? Nah.

We haven't spoken In three weeks,

If you can believe that.

God! I can't believe I got myself into this mess.

What am I gonna say?

"Sorry, dad. Gotta miss The recruitment dinner.

Gotta sing! Gotta dance!"

Look. Either way, you gotta Come clean with your pops.

He'll respect the guts It took to step up.

How pissed can the guy be?

The fact is,

You've passed for more yardage Than your brothers ever did.

And your grades, man, They're outstanding.

Well, I appreciate The props, s.D.

My dad's got Some messed-up ideas.

He's not Like you and me.

I think if you talk to him, He might surprise you.

Yeah. If he doesn't Kick my ass.

Hey. Hey.

Thought you were outta here. You and me both.

I am sick of waiting for My mother to cart me around.

Do you want to go to The dmv and get our licenses?

Yes! Let's go thursday. They Canceled cheerleading practice.

Okay. Yeah. Thursday's fine. Good.

fantastique. fantastique.

Hi, carmen ferrara.

Can I have your...

Autograph, please?

Really?

My sister's selling Them on the web site.

She is?

There's a web site?

So people can Learn more about you.

Okay.

- thanks, carmen ferrara. - sure.

Yeah. Okay.

Try not to let the status go To your head too much. Okay?

[snorts]

[bell rings]

Okay, tuned-in teens, Let it all hang out.

I am dying to hear your ideas,

And not just the ones You think I'm dying to hear.

Right. Okay. Well, here goes. Yeah.

We live in boom times, right?

The internet, the stock market. Everyone is doing well.

- do you wear toe rings? - I'm sorry?

Just "Trending" out loud. Go on.

Um, my idea is, In these times of prosperity,

What about those teens Down on their luck?

I propose an in-depth Piece on teen runaways.

We've got hundreds of them Squatting in condemned houses

Only two blocks From the school...

Gritty.

What else have you got

That doesn't involve Close-ups of lice?

Um... Well, I've... Um...

Well, I-I have an idea.

Hey. We producers are always Eager for input from the talent.

Right, sam?

Yeah.

Um, well, it seems To me that now,

More than ever, we live In the age of the teen star.

Everywhere you look, young People are becoming celebrities,

From the backstreet boys To christina aguilera,

And those who aren't famous... Want to be.

So what I wonder is,

What kind of effect does This obsession with fame--

And, more importantly, this need For instant attention--

Have on young people today?

- yes. - yes?

- yes! - yes!

I like it.

I like it. Tell me more. W-what am I seeing?

Okay, jamie. You're seeing... How about this?

How about we talk To actual celebrities

About what they think About being famous?

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Like johnny depp really Wants to talk to a student?

Nothing ventured, Nothing gained, sam.

Right, jamie?

[screeches] Love the creative ferment.

The clash of ideas. That blood's running high. Sam.

Brooke's idea Is a little broken.

Help her fix it. Yeah, sam.

Um...

Okay. Okay.

How about we focus on Someone right here at kennedy?

Someone with star quality

Who fits that mold Of future celebrity.

Whom do you have in mind?

Josh ford.

He's, um, quarterback Of our football team,

The star of our school play, All-around mr. Popularity.

Josh ford is exactly the kind Of guy who goes on to glory.

Right?

Oh, yeah. He sounds perfect.

Uh, no. He isn't. Um...

Wow. Okay. Um, jamie, actually, This is a bit awkward for me

Because josh and I went out.

Aw.

[cackling]

Brooke... [inhales deeply]

I am sure, as a journalist, [clears throat]

You will have no trouble putting Aside your personal feelings

And being objective.

- right? - right?

[clears throat] Right.

[whispers] Fabulous.

Right. Yes.

I've typed up A production schedule

For our first Couple of days.

We start with some stand-ups Of josh's play rehearsal,

Then we shoot atmosphere Of key places in his life,

Then we sit down For an in-depth talker.

Great. Can hardly wait.

Oh, do not look at me. You're The one who pitched this doozy.

I just made it accessible.

You're not a producer. You're a sadist.

Okay. Come on, guys.

We cannot have a smackdown Every time we get together.

It's not professional.

Fine.

Now... [sighs]

Can I ask a really Dumb question? Mm-hmm.

This josh documentary...

Does josh even know We're doing it?

Um...

"I am a serious collector Of carmen ferrara memorabilia.

Will pay top dollar."

So, on thursday and friday, wear Your uniform and the shoes...

Oh! Listen up, y'all.

Mama cherry came through For her little girl.

Mephisto's gonna do it!

Whoo! Whoo!

What's going on?

We're going tomorrow To get our licenses.

And thanks to my Mother's preferred status At le salon of beverly hills,

Mephisto rohas, Super stylist to the stars,

Has agreed to style our Driver's license photo shoot!

You're bringing a personal Stylist to the dmv?

Of course. You been sitting too Close to the microwave?

These photos Are critical, carmie.

Mmm. Nic's right, carmen.

Let's say you were to become Tragically deceased, like...

If a crazed, Psychotic, serial killer

Got ya in The dead of night

And cut your head off Like poor gwyneth in seven.

Well, your dmv picture's the one They'd run in the papers.

Right. Image is everything When you're a glamazon.

Do you wanna come with us To the dmv tomorrow, carmen?

Uh...

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah. Sure.

Mephisto's gonna love her hair. Maybe he can razor-blade it.

Basically, I mean, That's our vision.

It's pretty cool, huh?

You sing your solo, 20 million People watch from home.

Talk about exposure.

Wow. Sam, I've got to say That's really flattering,

But I don't want that Kind of press right now.

It's kind of a tense time.

I hope this doesn't Screw things up for you.

Not at all.

Okay.

I just hope brooke Won't be too disappointed.

Brooke?

Why would she be disappointed?

Oh, well... I mean, she's... Doing the interviews.

Didn't I mention that?

No.

No, you didn't.

Well... Where the hell is she?

I don't know. She went into the Novak to change an hour ago.

I don't mean To be difficult,

But I have A costume fitting.

I totally understand. It'll just be another minute.

So, josh, when would be a good Time to interview you at home?

At home? Mm-hmm.

I don't think That's gonna happen.

Look, people are gonna wanna Know what it's like to be you.

Find out where you came from, Who your inspirations...

I don't want to do that.

You guys, I am so sorry, But I couldn't decide.

Which one seems More "Broadcasty"?

What do you think? I don't believe this.

Brooke, it doesn't matter. Pick one and let's go.

Hi, josh. Hi, brooke.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Oh, no, that's okay. Okay.

It's not okay. I need my star back.

Just five more minutes. Please. We're almost ready.

You told me that 45 minutes ago. Come on, cokie.

If you produce, You gotta watch the clock.

Josh, I need you in wardrobe, And make it snappy, mister.

Don't just sit there looki'' Pretty. Come on. Let's go.

Sorry.

Way to go, diva. You just wasted Our first hour. Excuse me.

Josh wouldn't be here If it weren't for me.

Harrison, can you get her off my Back? She's making me nervous.

Harrison, why don't you buy A puppet to replace brooke?

I cannot work this way. Quit. Go back to cheerleading.

Don't even get your hopes up. I would fire you before I quit.

Which do you like?

You can't fire me, brooke, 'cause you're fired.

Sam.

You can't fire me. I quit.

Shh. One more thing. Sam, you're fired.

Brooke. Sam!

Perplexed? Totally.

Don't be. When women live Together, their cycles coincide.

What?

Hey, dad.

Hang on, son.

[sighs] Damn. Where does the money go?

One day I hope you'll learn what It's like to support a family.

Huh.

What's up?

I don't mean to be difficult About this dinner friday night,

But I kind of have this Preexisting commitment.

You got a date?

You're going out With brooke mcqueen?

You'll meet Her afterwards.

I'll extend your curfew.

Dad, brooke and I broke up About a month ago.

Oh.

But it does sort of Have to do with her.

She and sam mcpherson, They want me to be in

This documentary they're doin' For enterteenment today.

You know, the tv show? Mm-hmm.

They're following around someone Who could be famous one day.

And they chose you.

[laughs] That's very Impressive, son.

Why don't you bring 'em Out to the dinner?

That oughta really blow Ron barba's skirt up. Huh?

I... I can't.

See, one of the main reasons They wanna do the video on me...

Is I'm starring in the school Play which opens this friday.

Well, now, that is impossible...

Because you swore to me You were gonna quit that play.

You didn't want it to interfere With football, but it didn't.

You've been lying This whole time?

I had no choice. You Wouldn't support my decision

To be in the play. What is wrong with you?

We make important Decisions as a family.

This is important. To me.

You wouldn't listen, dad, so...

So you lied to me, josh!

You lied to me!

James, stop it.

Did you know he was Still doing that play?

It's a damn conspiracy!

I will not be lied to. Not in my own house.

And you are not Doing that play.

Wash the starshine Outta your eyes, mister,

Because it's not Going to happen.

[door shuts]

I'm sorry he yelled at you Last night, mom. It's my fault.

I hate it when he's Mean to you. I hate it.

Hey, you were terrific Standing up to him.

You want to do something for me?

You stay in this play and you Do the best damn job you can.

And you be proud about it.

Don't hide. Not like I have for years.

This is your choice, Not his. Okay?

Harrison, please ask her How much longer

She expects me to wait Before we start shooting.

Sam, brooke wants to know...

Harrison, why don't you tell Her that she's got two minutes.

Unless josh decides To blow his appointment,

Which is entirely possible.

I don't think He wants to do this,

So don't be Surprised if he bails.

Later.

I've gotta mosey down To the dmv and get my license

And find a new best friend since Cheerleaders have taken mine.

Ouch.

[lily] Hey.

[clears throat]

So, um, I just came back here To tell you guys that, um...

I'm ready.

Let's do it.

Did you bring the money?

It's you?

You're the carmen ferrara Panty-stealer?

[toilet flushes] Shush up!

Act like you're checkin' out

One of those gross little Blackheads of yours.

Hi, hon.

Good.

Now, give me the money.

I need to see The goods first, cherry.

I wanna see Those by-products of fame.

Mary cherry, Mephisto's here! Ah!

We need to get to the dmv Before magic-hour lighting.

Okay, hon. Just one more tuna Insult for the road. Okay?

My butt's prettier than you!

Okay. See you in A second, hon. Bye.

[gasps]

Okay, josh. Now that you're in The homestretch of the play,

How does it feel?

Actually, it's been A rough couple of weeks.

Really? Why's that?

Well, I was doin' okay Juggling everything--

Sports and the play--

And then my girlfriend Broke up with me.

I'm sorry. This is weird for me.

It's our first real Conversation in... Three weeks?

And it's In front of a camera?

Josh.

I know it's been A tough time for you.

[sighs] It's just...

Too much to juggle.

And then there's this

Feeling like something's Missing in your life,

Even though you do Your best to fill it up

So that you don't have To feel empty.

That's right. That's how I feel.

I'm sorry. I didn't Mean to dump on you.

No. You...

I'm havin' trouble At home with my dad.

Now we're gettin' somewhere.

Your father isn't supportive of Your choice to pursue acting?

My father Doesn't understand me.

Funny thing is, I don't understand myself.

Then why are you Doing the musical?

I, um... I don't know why.

Part of me wonders if it isn't Just some stupid rebellion,

Me wanting to get Busted by my dad

So he'll pay Attention to me.

So...

You're doing this...

Strictly for attention you feel You're lacking in your life?

Isn't that what fame is about?

I mean, it's just Temporary medication. Right?

To numb the hurt or something.

Everyone thinks It's so cool to be popular

And be the center Of attention.

It can be amazing. Don't get me wrong.

It can be great to pass For a winning touchdown

Or be the star Of a show, or whatever.

But if you Do those things

And you're never satisfied

And you can't Figure out what drives you

And no praise Is ever good enough

And you feel like your decision

Is possibly breaking up Your parents' marriage...

You win, but you lose, Is all I'm saying.

[sighs] Please, Can I take another one?

Sorry. This isn't Vogue magazine.

[scoffs]

You're trying to get back at me, Godfrey, 'cause I called

The national office For mr. Clucks

And told them that you Were sneezing purposefully

And repeatedly Into the salad bar.

I hold no grudge, lily.

au contraire. in fact,

I consider my firing To be a blessing.

I am now free to be,

As my favorite group, 2 live crew, would say,

As nasty as I wanna be.

And I can never be fired. I'm a government employee now.

Next.

Lily.

Hey. H-how'd it go?

Great, carm.

Took a bad photo Like most normal people.

[scoffs] Jealous much, Fast-food hagatha?

Fyi, li'l lily,

You smell like bac-os from Scrubbin' out those fryers.

Not even a stylist And a bottle of charlie

Could cleanse you Of that stench.

Right, nic?

Oh, fabulous. I love what you've Done with that front curl.

Mephisto really Is genius.

I look like selena.

Take your seats, ladies.

Time for the written exam.

Then we'll hit the parking Lot for the driving test.

...And you feel like your decision

is possibly breaking up your parents' marriage...

That is where our story lives.

We need to talk To his parents,

Otherwise all we have Is a shallow puff piece.

This story needs To have focus, power,

Or else it'll Never get on the air

And there goes our shot At the big time.

Excuse me. Are you saying That my questions were shallow?

Oh, god. Harrison, that's What she just said.

Brooke...

No. Okay? I'm just...

I just...

Think that you really Got to something deep there.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Josh did not give us Permission to do this.

You know what?

I know his mom well. I can set up an interview.

- really? - totally.

- great. - this'll be great.

Very good, miss fresh. Congratulations.

Welcome to The world of road rage.

[screams]

Yay!

All right, miss cherry.

The obstacle course.

Show me what you got.

[revving]

Oh.

Hot.

She better not Make us look bad.

[april] Here she comes.

I'm so proud of you, Carmen ferrara.

Hey. Isn't that tuna?

This is better than road rules.

You're doin' great, Carmen ferrara!

[thud]

Oh, my god. Oh, my god.

Oh, my god. Oh, my god.

I think you just killed a girl.

That's gonna Cost you some points.

Actually, I... I feel I could've Helped him more in that area.

[door opening, closing] How?

That-that must be josh's dad.

[mrs. Ford] Josh. What's going on in here?

Uh... [stammers] You were supposed to be

At a run through For the play... Where's dad?

He'll be home any minute. This Will be good for him to see.

It could start a discussion...

Brooke, why are you doing this?

In my house? Without my Permission? And with my mother?

And, mom, you told me What I did is my choice,

And I didn't choose This invasion.

Josh, you need to face your Father. You can't keep running.

Who needs to keep running When I've got everybody chasing Me with their own agendas?

You are using me. I don't like it!

Josh, you are overreacting. No, I'm not!

I'm upset about something That I don't need to be!

There's no story anymore, guys. I'm not going on tonight.

I'm quitting This stupid musical,

And I'm quitting this Stupid interview segment.

Turn that damn camera off! [thud]

Hey, carmen. Oh.

Kudos again, carm.

The way you dealt with that Fanatic goon was massive.

Your will to power Is an impressive Reflection upon us all.

You didn't quite kill her, But still... Congrats, hon!

You guys, it really Was an accident.

[revving]

Hi, carmen ferrara.

April,

We need to talk.

We are documenting a show That is not going to happen.

This is so stupid. This is not good.

We have to tell Somebody about josh.

If we do, we become Part of the story.

It's a little late to start Worrying about that now, Woodward and bernstein.

Look, he seemed Really upset.

Maybe you can find him And see if he's okay.

You don't think I want to, sam?

I broke up with him For a reason. Okay?

If I go to him, I'm scared That I will confuse him

And make him feel worse.

Ladies.

Have you seen josh? He was Supposed to be in makeup.

Um...

Ms. Ross, I'm afraid We have some bad news.

Josh won't be Going on tonight. What?

Yes, I will.

Damn it, mr. Ford.

You nearly gave me A heart attack.

Get into your costume now.

Wait. Josh, one question. Um, why'd you change your mind?

Uh, I guess...

A while back I told you I didn't Know why I was doing this.

Tonight, It became clear to me.

I just realized...

I wanna do this, So I'm doin' it.

[girl] Five minutes, everybody. Five-minute call.

This is killer. The whole school

Just saw me being wheeled Around by carmen ferrara.

April...

You're mad about the dmv, huh?

You would've passed If not for me.

Oh, stupid!

Stupid! Stupid! April! April!

Stupid! Stop it! God! You're freakin' me out!

You have to quit...

Worshiping me.

I mean, I'm an ordinary person.

Just like you.

You're not like me.

You rose up from the reject Swamp to become somebody.

I am nothing but a sick joke.

They make fun of me every day At this school. You know?

I know I'm a bad Dresser and all, but...

I don't have the money For better clothes, so...

I try and do The vintage thing.

It doesn't work.

I say awkward things 'cause I get nervous.

And I...

Just hate...

What? What do you hate?

Being me.

You know, um, april, I used to feel just like you.

Everybody made fun Of me, and...

I pretty much hated Everything about myself.

But the way I got over it

Was by concentrating On what was good about me.

I love...

Dancing.

And I worked really hard.

I concentrated on the positive.

You know?

Come on. We are not leaving here Until you think of one thing

That you really like About yourself.

Well, I am a genius at macramé.

There ya go.

And, um...

April, as nice as you have been,

I don't want a fan club.

And I don't want a web site.

I just wanna be me.

Okay?

Deal.

Carmen,

You really are an inspiration.

[click, revving]

[toilet flushes]

I'm with april on this one.

You're my inspiration, too.

You seem amazingly calm. How do you do it?

It's because I have faith. Uh-huh.

And I believe in the lord... Oh! There's josh. Let's go.

Sorry. Been happenin' all week. Whatever.

Josh.

Tell us how you're feeling.

The tension Is so thick back here.

Thanks, brooke. That's really relaxing.

Um, josh, Your dad's here.

My dad? You're kidding.

You stuck to your guns And you made him come around.

I'm happy for you. Congratulations.

the kennedy high school presentation of south pacific.

♪ one dream in my heart ♪

♪ one love to be living for ♪

♪ one love to be living for ♪

♪ this nearly was mine ♪

♪ one girl for my dreams ♪

♪ one partner in paradise ♪

♪ this promise of paradise ♪

♪ this nearly was mine ♪

Go. Go. Go. Go.

Don't walk out on me, dad.

You know, josh,

It would be just great If I could stay.

But I can't watch this. It's not what I want for you.

It's not that kind of person I want you to be.

Dad, I have to be Who I wanna be.

Josh, you're 16 years old. You don't know what you want.

I'm tryin' to figure it out, Dad. That's why I'm doing this.

Why can't you Just understand...

Why can't you just be More like your brothers?

John and ricky never put me Through anything like this.

- why can't I be Like my brothers? - yes.

You don't even Know my brothers, dad.

You don't know your own sons.

Do you know ricky hates The college you made him go to?

Do you know he calls me Every saturday night,

Drunk out of his mind And completely freaked out,

Because you made him Join a fraternity

And he hates it there?

Do you know john's In a bad marriage?

And he knew It wasn't gonna work.

But he was too afraid To call it off

Because he didn't want You to think he failed.

And now he's got two kids, And he's stuck.

John and ricky hate you, dad.

You know that?

They hate you.

And I don't wanna Be like them, dad,

Because I don't wanna hate you.

But right now, I do.

I do.

I got a show to finish.

♪ you don't know how ♪

♪ it feels to be ♪

Jane, we're going home.

No, james. You're on your own now.

♪ told you that he would always be there ♪

♪ for you ♪

♪ it is better sometimes ♪

[brooke] Are we on yet? [sam] Yes.

[harrison] Video message to enterteenment today, take one.

Hi. I'm brooke mcqueen For enterteenment today.

And I'm sam mcpherson.

Hey. Um, jamie, hi.

Um, the story on josh And fame turned out really,

Really good.

We got it all Down on tape.

Harrison did A great job editing it.

It looks amazing.

The thing is, however, After we watched the tape,

We both got uncomfortable For several reasons.

First is, we realized We were bad friends.

And the second... Is we used our subject.

We went straight for His vulnerability jugular

To serve our own needs.

Josh needed me as a friend, And I wasn't there for him

Because I wanted to be as famous

As the person I was covering.

Sam did, too.

Not really. She exaggerates. Sam?

Okay. Okay. [clears throat]

I did.

To wrap things up, What we realized is,

Fame is ultimately About corruption

Of your life, Your dreams, your normalcy,

All for some attention

That's not really Real to begin with.

And if you want To make that sacrifice,

Then that's cool And fine, but...

But it has to be your decision.

Josh never got a chance to make That decision because we...

Made it for him.

So we erased the tape.

Maybe we won't get To walk down that red carpet

Or get better reservations At restaurants and stuff,

But at least we'll be able To sleep at night. Yeah.

Well, mostly. Sam snores. My doorframe literally rattles.

Brooke talks in her sleep-- These lurid fantasies

That would Straighten your hair.

Anyway, I'm brooke mcqueen...

And I'm sam mcpherson...

Signing off. Signing off.

♪ to bend and not to break ♪

♪ chin up, try not to quake ♪

♪ I'm grinning on the outside ♪

♪ but I'm a wreck internally ♪

♪ ooh, la la la la ♪

♪ ooh, la la la la ♪