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CARLOS: Previously on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series...

I always assumed that if I got trapped with a group of people,

I'd be the den mother.

But even though a candle is better than a feather duster during a blackout...

Gina tried to generate power...

Waters, flashlights...

...in more ways than one, which I really respect.

Why don't you choreograph the show yourself?

So, while Nini was off having a light bulb moment of her own...

When did you realize that Broadway wasn't your dream anymore?

I'm right here, craving the spotlight.

And a little afraid of it, too.

(SHEEP BLEATING)

(COW MOOING)

Why do I hear sheep but don't see sheep?

Oh, that's Jimmy. He has social anxiety.

Well, I'm team Jimmy.

I don't camp, glamp or sleep without a silk pillow case.

-NINI: Yes! -(CHUCKLES)

-(SHEEP BLEATING) -(GASPS)

-(CHICKEN CLUCKING) -(LAUGHING)

EJ: Cool.

Listen, I'm sure Seb and Gina have a good reason

for bringing us to his barn so late, on a school night.

Not that I mind the romantic setting.

Romantic is debatable. But I like where you're headed.

Okay, so, we gathered you guys here tonight 'cause I've got this idea.

And because we only have 48 hours to pull it off,

it's gonna take all of us.

The whole family.

Aw, you guys.

I've only been back for two weeks and it's the best decision I've ever made.

I'm with my favorite people in the world doing what I love best.

Coming up with an awesome plan and then doing it.

Without asking for permission.

Do you have any idea what we're agreeing to?

-Literally no idea. -Cool.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

How are we going to pull off the beast to prince transformation without CGI?

If anybody's good at smoke and mirrors, it's Miss Jenn.

Last time Miss Jenn brought smoke, she burned down a building.

(SIGHS) Poor thing. She still flinches every time I even say the word Lumière.

It's like, "Hello? These aren't real candles."

(LAUGHS)

Although, speaking of candles,

if they were real, there would be 16 of them this weekend.

Oh, like the movie?

Well, that movie was about something, Seb.

-Was it candles? -No, Seb.

Double Hanukkah?

It's my birthday weekend.

But I don't like just telling people that because, like...

How thirsty am I, you know?

But I'm not above dropping a hint or two.

My love language is riddles.

(SCHOOL BELL RINGING)

Honey, I don't think you're getting this.

Wouldn't be the first time.

Anyway, gotta go to class. See you around.

So, I talked to Gina and we thought we could throw

a big surprise party to celebrate the guy Carlos is.

And a quinceañero he always wanted and never got.

It's a birthday party but seriously zhuzhed up.

'Cause Carlos is one of the good guys.

Okay, somebody say something because maybe this is a terrible idea?

It's an amazing idea. I'm in!

-I'm down! -(ALL CHEER)

(SIGHS IN RELIEF)

-For Carlos. -ALL: For Carlos!

Whoo!

(THEME MUSIC PLAYING)

(MUSIC PLAYING FAINTLY ON SPEAKERS)

(DOOR CLOSES)

Two creams, four sugars. You are so predictable.

I use raw sugar now, Zackey. So the joke's on you.

Mmm.

It's a matcha latte. It's considered a more evolved caffeine.

-Mm-hmm. -You know, we should

really stop meeting up like this.

Then pick another coffee shop, hon.

I was here first.

I always loved your competitive spirit.

The way I would push you, and then you would push me,

and then I would push you.

You push me, and then pretty soon it's a... A salsa.

Those hips, they never lie.

(MISS JENN GRUNTS)

Your little mind games may have worked in the past, Zack.

But Jenn 2.0 is laser focused on winning that hardware at the Menkies.

And with the cast I've got, and a litter of actual rescue puppies,

standing by to play the wolves in our big act one forest climax,

I'm not really sweating your little fish show.

Did you say puppies?

(WHISPERS) I did.

Oh, and you might wanna work on that cha-cha.

Seems a little rusty.

It was a salsa.

I don't like her.

-I know. -(DOOR CLOSES)

Be patient. Your moment is coming.

BARISTA: One scalding hot black coffee for Lily.

That's me. (CHUCKLES)

(MOUTHING) Okay.

-(SCHOOL BELL RINGS) -And on the third count of eight,

the wolves will attack the beast.

Can't wait.

Ricky, stand center stage and look afraid.

Dancers, please stand in for the wolves

who are currently being potty-trained at the animal shelter.

Hey, I need to talk to you for a second.

Okay.

-Why do you look guilty? -Do you have any plans for Saturday?

Spending it all day watching football.

-Really? -(CHUCKLES)

I love how you still can't tell when I'm being sarcastic.

Well, can you keep it open?

I'm going to need some help in the barn with something involving tractors.

-(STUDENTS ULULATING) -We're talking this Saturday?

-Mm-hmm. -Just come over and help in the barn

and not to celebrate something else

that you could figure out with a quick search of public records?

Mm-hmm.

Seb, are you okay?

Mm-hmm.

I never learned how to lie

but I figure as long as I keep my mouth shut, I can't tell the truth.

It's going great.

It takes a real leading lady to swing by and support her friends.

When I lived in Hoboken, which is basically New York,

I wouldn't miss any of my friends' opening nights.

Oh. No, it's fun to watch.

Everyone looks like they're having so much fun and I'm here, too.

It's sort of, adjacent to the fun having.

Well, sit tight. We'll be done soon.

Oh, no worries.

Got plenty of homework to keep me busy.

Homework is the new fun.

-Attack! -(ROARING)

Yes! Get 'em.

-(ROARING) -(STUDENTS GROWLING)

Get... Deep roar, Ricky.

(ROARING)

Thank you. Yes!

KOURTNEY: Keep in mind, this is only a mock-up.

It's perfect, Kourt.

His favorite color is glitter.

Once this is done, he's gonna go nuts for this.

Let me just try... (EXHALING SHARPLY)

Oh. Hello?

Sorry. For the party,

I'm recreating this crazy home movie dance video

that Carlos made in seventh grade.

Uh, since when did you two become so close?

'Cause two weeks ago, you weren't even talking

and now you're throwing him the party of the century?

Honestly, I always know where I stand with him.

Which is more than I can say for most boys at this school.

Anyway, you are a lifesaver for making this so fast.

You showed up on opening night of HSM and saved my life.

It's the least I can do.

And then, after all of that, you get a chance to stay?

We truly are blessed sometimes.

I just wish I had known ahead of time that I was staying.

I did something that night that I wish I could take back.

Okay, what are you trying to say right now? Because I need subtitles.

You ever put yourself out there and just get nothing back?

Honestly, I try not to.

I gotta learn how to be more like you, Kourt. (CHUCKLES)

Well, I'm still trying to be more like Carlos. Loud and proud.

And for that alone, he deserves a goodbye party.

You mean a surprise party?

CARLOS: G, where are you? I need your eyes on the wolf sequence.

I'm gonna... Thanks again, Kourt.

MIKE: Hey, hey. Big party day.

Looks like you're up to your ears in rose petals.

Yeah. So far no thorns, so...

Is that a euphemism?

You used the word "euphemism," yet you're tanking English class.

Okay, boomer.

I was born in the '70s.

(CHUCKLES)

Okay. Are you ready?

I am, like, the Picasso of flower arrangements.

Uh, wait, what's that?

Yeah, Picasso wasn't appreciated in his own time.

Is that true?

No, he was extremely wealthy and a terrible person.

Nini, I thought you said you could do the centerpieces.

I know, but everyone was so excited about helping out with the party

and I just wanted to be part of it.

Well, this is, like, part of a nightmare.

(SCOFFS) I am part offended.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Well, can I see yours?

I mean, uh, it's not much. But...

Ricky Bowen, are you crafty?

(LAUGHS) Honestly, I don't know who I am anymore.

-(NINI CHUCKLES) -Cheers!

-(SNAPS FINGERS) -Oh.

Well, hello, sir. Have you seen my dad? Who're you are all dressed up for?

Oh. Well, I figured if I was giving you a ride to this thing,

I might as well chaperone, too, right?

Why? Who's gonna be there?

Just the theater kids and Miss Jenn.

Oh, no kidding.

All right, chop-chop. Let's get a move on. Go, go.

(SIGHS) Okay, I'm glad we offered to cater

but can we really make this many pizzas by ourselves?

Relax, Ash. I'm in the business.

Okay, that doesn't give you 20 arms.

I'm a Redonovich. When you cut us, we bleed red.

(GASPS) It's Carlos. Duck!

I know it's a little pathetic.

But with nothing fun to look forward to this weekend,

I thought I would just come by and carb-load.

And I can't even do that.

Sometimes when I'm sad, I dress like Éponine.

Hey, I was thinkin',

seeing you in the rehearsal room yesterday, I don't know.

Maybe it wouldn't hurt if you talked to Miss Jenn

about getting you back on stage with the rest of us.

Oh, well, I wasn't there for the audition,

so it's not really fair.

Yeah, but if you talked to her, I'm sure...

Honestly, maybe it's a sign.

I should just focus on making new music and do my own solo thing.

If I'm in rehearsals and you're doing your solo thing,

when will we see each other?

We see each other all the time, Ricky.

It's not that deep, if I wanna try new stuff.

All right. Let's load up, guys.

Oh, are you sure you don't wanna just go full tuxedo?

-Get in the truck. -RICKY: Okay.

Yeah, no, you're good. You're good.

(GASPS) Michael Bowen, I didn't expect to see you here.

Hey, anyone Ricky loves, I love.

Carlos, that is. Uh, Ricky loves that kid.

Of course.

Hmm. I almost called you about a hundred times

after we ran into each other on Valentine's Day,

but I didn't wanna come on too strong.

I wouldn't worry about that.

Save me a dance tonight?

You got it.

(LAUGHTER)

Hey, Gina. You got a second?

Sure. What's up?

I have a proposal to run past you.

Yeah?

Do you think it's a crazy idea if I talk to Miss Jenn

about getting Nini into the show somehow?

Does Nini want that?

I... I think she feels a little weird about it.

Maybe you should make sure Nini's cool with it before you...

I mean, would you be cool with it?

Theoretically, if we were dating

and I went behind your back but for, like, a good reason,

wouldn't you be flattered?

Yeah, Ricky. I'd be flattered.

Okay. Cool. You're the best.

-But we aren't. -Sorry?

We aren't dating.

(CHUCKLES) Obviously.

So, maybe there are better people to confide in about Nini.

Yeah. No. I just...

No, it's fine. I know what you meant.

I'm just saying, tonight's about Carlos.

And I wanna go out big.

Wow. You guys decorated this place crazy fast.

You should see him at the pizza shop.

Nobody folds a box faster.

-(NINI CHUCKLES) -We call him Oregano Origami.

Wow, really? I always wanted a nickname.

Oh, this makes me so happy.

Big Red doing manual labor?

No, you guys!

Uh, for a minute I was feeling sad about not being in the show

but now looking at you both, spreading your wings,

working at the pizza shop, doing a thousand different things at once.

I don't know, it's like a very small reminder

that the world is my oyster. (CHUCKLES)

Okay. Uh, but never mix oysters and pizza.

NINI: Oh.

Wait, do you want a job?

Oh, we aren't currently hiring.

That is, unless Howie and Kourtney actually get together.

And then they break up. And then one of them quits.

NINI: Wait, what?

(CHUCKLING) Wait. What are you even... That's crazy.

You can't... (SNORTS) It's insane with that...

(CLEARS THROAT) That little man is my employee.

Technically, not really. So, you are free to date each other.

You know what? I think I'm gonna go. That's enough.

(NINI AND KOURTNEY CHUCKLE)

Okay...

Just the truth.

What's going on?

And I was just thinking, it would mean so much to Nini...

Ricky, I hear you. And I miss Nini up there, too.

Every day, I do.

And while her talent would give us an edge at the Menkies

and put that beautiful, evil Zackey Roy in his place,

(INHALES DEEPLY) the show has been cast.

I... I understand.

There's always next fall's musical.

Ben, right?

We met on Valentine's Day when you came to the pizza shop with Jennifer.

Oh, we walked into the establishment together

but we didn't go together.

Oh, I know. She said that you were, uh, close colleagues.

Oh, really? Uh, she say anything else?

Uh, not that I recall.

You teach, uh, shop?

-Engineering. -Ah.

And the AV Club, which is why I'm here.

-I have to capture the joy. -(CHUCKLES)

-Well... -Well...

Well, I should go help out. It was nice to see you, Ben.

-(SHEEP BLEATING) -(CHICKEN CLUCKING)

My thoughts exactly.

(COW MOOING)

-We're here. -(CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY)

I'm so glad you came.

What else would I be doing on today, of all days?

The ride over here was, um, exciting.

(CHUCKLES) I only have my driver's license for farm equipment.

All right. Come on, let's do a quick camera test.

I don't wanna screw this up.

Yeah, I kinda took Mazzara up on his offer.

I've been dropping by the AV Club for a couple of weeks.

He wants me to figure out my story.

Stop looking at the old selfie cam

and, uh, try to find more interesting people to learn from.

Plus, I love Carlos so, easy math. (CHUCKLES)

I'm gonna make that kid a birthday tribute he will never forget.

I, uh...

I didn't prepare anything to say about Carlos.

Oh, that's the whole point.

Just trying to capture things on the fly tonight.

-(SIGHING) Wow. -And we're rolling.

They'll be here in two minutes!

Oh, look at this fancy interview setup. (CHUCKLES)

Don't forget to get my good side later.

Which side is that?

(CHUCKLES) Smooth.

Wait, cut, nope. That is not going in the birthday tribute.

Too late.

Caswell.

-(COW MOOING) -Okay.

Gosh, I hope this lives up to your very high standards.

Honestly, honey, so do I.

Open the doors!

ALL: Happy birthday, Carlos!

Wait. This can't be happening.

-It is. -I'm not wearin' a party outfit.

We got you covered.

(PEOPLE SHOUTING EXCITEDLY)

(ALL CHEERING)

Yes, Nini and Ricky!

Hey, everyone! I think you kinda, you know...

It's Carlos' quinceañero!

-ASHLYN: Happy birthday! -Oh, wow.

-Gina, get on up here. -Yeah, G! Whoo!

RICKY: Gina, everybody!

(CHEERS AND APPLAUSE)

-Whoo! Gina! -KOURTNEY: Go, G!

(PEOPLE CHEERING)

(SIGHS) Testing, testing.

Hello!

Carlos Rodriguez,

we, um, haven't always seen eye-to-eye when it comes to running rehearsal...

-(LAUGHTER) -...and

honestly, I sorta had no idea what to get you tonight.

And then Sebbie showed me that clip of you in seventh grade, dancing.

I was like...

"Oh...

"Okay, so, we're actually the exact same."

Because I remember where I was in seventh grade,

or, uh, all of the places that I was that year.

And I would just dance and dance

alone in my bedroom to stay busy

and escape.

But the difference between us is,

I never would have put that out into the world

and I never would have left that up on Instagram

after some of the comments you got...

(SCOFFS) Haters gonna hate.

Anyways, um, tonight I'm recreating your dance.

Because, we might not share a choreography brain,

but I think you know we share a dancer heart.

(VOICE QUIVERING) No matter what happens tomorrow,

or the day after that,

we just keep on dancing.

-Yes, we do. -(LIGHT APPLAUSE)

Roll the tape.

(PEOPLE CHEERING)

(APPLAUSE)

-(ALL CHEERING) -Hello, world!

This is a time capsule because someday I hope I am studied.

It is almost my thirteenth birthday, and in some cultures that makes me a man.

As a man, I demand the following gifts for my birthday.

A new phone, a Tony Award, and someday...

I'm putting this out there early, a quinceañero.

Now, please enjoy this dance I made up. It is on fleek.

-GIRL: Aw! -(LATIN POP MUSIC PLAYING)

(CHEERS AND APPLAUSE)

KOURTNEY: Yes, G!

MAN: He's got style. Look at you.

(TRUMPET MUSIC INTRO PLAYING)

-(CLASSICAL GUITAR STRUMMING) -GINA: (SINGING) Whoa!

-(UPBEAT LATIN MUSIC PLAYING) -It's time to turn it up

Let the music take over your body

And dance, like everyone is watching

Your moves inspire me To be the best I can be

Not alone, but in harmony

Fearlessly

This rhythm's hot like the sun Don't you dare disagree

Yes, Gina!

Then come and join me

When you move I move with you Together as one

It don't matter who you are When we dance, we're all stars

Different in so many ways But when we hit the stage

We all share the same thing

A dancer's heart

(CHEERS AND APPLAUSE)

Yeah, yeah

-Oh, wow. -Whoo!

The truth in every turn

One, two, step I have learned so much from you

And the way you groove We got nothing to lose

This rhythm's hot like the sun Don't you dare disagree

If you think so then come and join me

When you move I move with you Together as one

It don't matter who you are When we dance, we're all stars

Different in so many ways But when we hit the stage

We all share the same thing

A dancer's heart

Turn the music up Let the rhythm move your body

No more to discuss Go and grab someone

Stranger or a friend It don't matter in the end

Let this feeling take over your life

When you move I move with you Together as one

It don't matter who you are When we dance, we're all stars

Go, Gina! Gina!

Different in so many ways But when we hit the stage

We all share the same thing

A dancer's heart

When you move I move with you Together as one

It don't matter who you are When we dance, we're all stars

Different in so many ways But when we hit the stage

NINI: Carlos!

We all share the same thing

-A dancer's heart -(CHUCKLES IN AWE)

-BOTH: Yeah! -(PEOPLE CHEER)

-Whoo-hoo! -Yeah!

Whoo!

NINI: Go, Gina! Yeah! RICKY: Go, Gina!

NINI: Yeah!

(ALL CHEERING)

ASHLYN: That's my roomie!

I love you! Day one.

(CHEERS AND APPLAUSE)

Whoo!

-Gina, that was amazing. (CHUCKLES) -Thank you.

How do you feel right now?

Honestly,

(SIGHS) like I did everything I needed to do here.

Well, you're glowing.

Remind me to hire you to throw me a birthday party.

(CHUCKLES) That's sweet.

Um, should I give a final shout-out to Carlos or...

Uh, yeah, let me hit record here.

(CAMERA BEEPS)

That was just you asking?

How I was feeling?

Is that okay?

Okay, who stole my boyfriend?

(ALL CHEERING)

(ENGINE TURNS OFF)

(SEB SIGHS)

Carlos, hi.

(NINI LAUGHS)

Um, I think you know that there is nothing greater than the love we share

for power ballads originally sung by iconic women.

-(LAUGHTER) -NINI: Yes.

Yes, you're my boyfriend but you're also sort of my hero.

Here's something I never told you.

That video from when you were 13 has 1,000 views.

I would say roughly 100 of them were from me.

(LAUGHTER)

I was 12 years old, and hiding in my room,

in every sense of that word.

Uh, your post kinda went viral. Semi-viral for Utah. (CHUCKLES)

Um, I didn't know who you were, I barely knew who I was.

I just knew that I felt inspired.

So, I just kept on hitting repeat. (CHUCKLES)

So, thank you. (CHUCKLES)

And, happy birthday.

(PEOPLE CHEERING)

(PLAYS SOFT MELODY)

Oh, and I hope it's not disappointing to the King of Fashion

that I'm wearing the same suit that I wore to homecoming.

My parents said that I have to wear this till I grow out of it.

(LAUGHING)

Okay, here goes.

(PLAYING SOFT MELODY)

(SINGING) I can almost see it That dream I'm dreaming

But, there's a voice inside my head saying

You'll never reach it

Every step I'm taking Every move I make feels

Lost with no direction My faith is shaking

But I, I gotta keep trying

Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain I'm always gonna wanna make it move

Always gonna be an uphill battle Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there

Ain't about what's waiting On the other side

It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing The chances I'm taking

Sometimes might knock me down, but No, I'm not breaking

I may not know it

But these are the moments That I'm gonna remember most, yeah

Just gotta keep going

And I, I gotta be strong

Just keep pushing on

'Cause There's always gonna be another mountain

I'm always gonna wanna make it move

Always gonna be an uphill battle

Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there

Ain't about what's waiting On the other side

It's the climb

Yeah, yeah

Oh

There's always gonna be another mountain

I'm always gonna wanna make it move

Whoo!

Always gonna be an uphill battle Sometimes you're gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there

Ain't about what's waiting On the other side

Yeah, yeah

It's the climb

Oh, oh, oh

Yeah

It's all about the climb

Ooh, ooh, ooh

Yeah

It's the climb

Whoo!

-(CHEERS AND APPLAUSE) -Whoo!

-KOURTNEY: Go, Sebbie! -(ALL CHEERING)

ASHLYN: Go, Sebbie!

Where did you come from and why am I so lucky?

Wasatch County and you just are.

Speech, speech, speech!

ALL: Speech! KOURTNEY: Speech, yeah!

(LAUGHTER)

(CARLOS CHUCKLES)

Um...

I'm not sure how I can thank you all for this.

I've never been accused of being speechless.

(LAUGHTER)

I can't thank you all enough for just getting me.

Everybody should have people who just get them.

-We love you, Carlos! -ALL: We love you!

I've done a little research, and if this is, in fact, your quinceañero,

then he must choose his madrina.

That means godmother.

Honey, I'm not that bad at Spanish.

One, two, three, not it!

(LAUGHING)

I got enough jobs as it is already.

(LAUGHTER)

(SIGHS)

I choose, as my madrina...

So, tell us how you felt the moment Carlos chose you as his godmother.

(SOBBING) I can't.

-Oh, boy. -Oh, no, no.

No, I feel like the clown from It. I need Kourtney.

-All right, you got five minutes. -Thank you, five.

You have done well tonight.

EJ: It felt good to do this.

So, now that you've turned the camera around,

who was the most interesting interview?

Sorry, what?

Nothing.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

(MISS JENN GASPS)

(SQUEALS)

(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)

Nothing can ruin this night. It's perfect.

-I'm sure. -Really?

(BOTH LAUGHING)

(CELL PHONE CHIMING)

(ON VIDEO) Hey, what's up?

Zack Clack, coming at you with a beautiful bombshell today.

Hey, remember how North High was all set to make a splash with The Little Mermaid?

Well, after a generous offer from our pals at a local wildlife rescue,

we've decided to switch gears.

Because, we are all about these puppies now.

Meet Blaze. (CHUCKLES)

-He and his trained wolf pack... -(GASPS)

...will be joining North High in our brand new production of,

Beauty and the Beast.

Playing themselves in the big act one, forest climax.

(CHUCKLES) So, if you only catch one beast this spring,

come out for this one.

There is no finer teacher in the Salt Lake region than Mr. Roy,

who has been generous enough to let me transfer to North High

and co-direct.

(SOBS)

-Are you crying? -Well, I'm not not crying. (CHUCKLES)

Sing for Mommy, please? Sing for Mommy.

-(BLAZE HOWLING ON VIDEO) -Oh.

Oh, my God!

How am I gonna...

How can I...

begin to compete?

(POP MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS)

That's it.

-Hi. -Hi.

Hi. You know how I always say the craziest ideas occur either in the shower

or in an airplane bathroom during turbulence?

You do?

Nini, I think you belong on-stage with us. No, I know you do. (CHUCKLES)

(LAUGHS) Yes.

I have an idea that'll blow the competition out of the water.

(DANCE-POP MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKER)

(PHONE LINE RINGING)

Hey, Mom, it's me.

Yeah, we're still on.

I'm ready to come home.

(THEME MUSIC PLAYING)