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I never knew it could feel just like a dream, but it's so real, I took a chance

and found all the strength I needed.

I look around at the views. I know that I'm ready to go for the win. And I will,

because I believe that everyone can be a star.

Well, he did not. He did not say that.

Girls,

please.

Brittany, show Hailey her shoes.

They're so amazing.

No way.

No way.

This is so cute.

You're so lucky. Aren't they amazing? I'm so obviously jealous.

I wish my mom would get me something cool like that.

My aunt got them for me in New York. They're one of a kind. Absolutely nobody

here has them. You're so lucky.

Okay, Brittany, this is your stop.

Uh, no, it's not.

Of course it is.

Not unless we got a new front door and they changed the street numbers.

Are you sure?

Well, is this anybody's house?

No. See you

tomorrow.

Wait! It's almost 4 o 'clock.

No, I'm sorry, but... Mom!

No, we're running late as it is.

Olivia, when I say no, I mean... Hello?

I'm staring, I'm staring, I'm staring.

Five minutes and I mean it.

What's going on?

Jordan. Ah, I should have known.

Move it. No way, I still have three levels.

Stop, stop, there, stop.

Now move it.

How did you save me three months? Ramones!

Icon, Jordan drops one, two, three number one singles in a row. Now he's

for number four with Make -A -Wish.

Make a wish on a dream.

Keep the time you will see.

There is nothing impossible when you trust your heart.

Oh, cause that is where you find it.

Homework done? Yeah.

Pretty much. Ah, then this game is pretty much over.

Mom! Better get started.

Jessie, homework check.

You're kidding, right?

Humor me.

I finished two hours ago. This is just extra credit.

Although it would be a lot easier to concentrate if someone wasn't having

practice next door.

The door is closed on. The door is closed.

Homework check.

My homework?

Mm -hmm. Oh, it's fine. Really fine.

Oh, the guitar.

Mm -hmm.

Well, you see, I was just coming up with one of those mnemonic memory devices

thingies for my geography quiz tomorrow.

Hmm.

So what does the door is closed on stand for?

The door is closed on.

Well, that obviously stands for the state that ratified the little -known

amendment.

Yeah, uh, door.

Delaware, Ohio, Oklahoma, R... Rhode Island?

Rhode Island, yes, see, that's exactly what I was going to say. See how helpful

this is?

The door is closed on my dreams. Life is being lived far away.

First draft?

I don't know what I'm more upset about.

The fact that it's 8 .30 and you still haven't started your homework, or... Or

that you really feel this way.

Brittany, are you really that unhappy?

Mom!

Must you be so dramatic?

It's just a song.

Ever heard of a little thing called teen angst?

Please don't give me sad momines.

Okay, fine.

Do I want to be here, where nothing but nothing ever happens?

No. Do I want to be out there, where exciting things are always happening?

Yes. Hardly a secret.

And yet, I'm the one accused of being dramatic.

If you want to do something with your life, why don't you help me on my Save

Ashbrook House project?

So the complete opposite of exciting.

I recycled for you. I sold candy to save the whales for you. I thought you did

it for the whales.

I don't know any whales.

Please don't make me help you save a hundred -year -old house that nobody

Okay, fine.

What if I promise to continue on with my sad, dreary, boring, monotonous life as

if I'm completely thrilled by it? Deal.

did this happen? How exactly do you know?

Wow.

Bet you really wish to finish your homework now, huh?

Let's go, people.

Don't forget, I have a rally.

It's three, so you have to get kooks and karate and soccer by five. Oh, and we

have Jesse's science fair at six.

Three, five, and six. Good. Fairly light day.

Briefcase.

Oh, honey, that looks so complex.

Harley, Mom, it's just recombinant DNA.

But I'm missing three nucleic acids.

A baby small, round, and something you might use to play fetch with the dogs?

Mom!

What do you think this is? Hey, please.

Please put me in your music video. More like, please, please put me in a

sweater. Has anybody seen my brief... There's no way.

Oh, come on, Deb, please. Everybody is wearing them. Just a few teeth marks,

it isn't that good to go.

Oh, Mom, they're slobbery.

Oh.

Have you seen what your daughter's planning to wear to school today?

Cute. I think she looks adorable.

Adorable? Oh.

Well played. Thank you.

Check the counter next to the phone. Right.

I can't find my karate uniform. Okay, check the dryer.

Mom, help.

Broken. Come on, come on. Cooper, Cooper.

But it's still wet. Well, hang it out the window when I'm driving. Come on,

we're going to be late.

Okay, guys. See you later. Bye.

Drive safely.

Okay.

Remember your seatbelt.

The one.

Hello?

Wait!

No. Kind of funny, but the first time it happened. Sounds tragic.

Welcome to the land of the little child. A couple miles west is an island of

misfit toys.

Brittany!

Oh, my God, guess what? Jordan's here, and we're all going to be in his video.

No. But you said guess. Whatever. I went online last night, and I found your

shoes.

Uh, my shoes?

You can't. You see, they're only from this one little store in New York. Well,

that little store has a website.

They're going to be here tomorrow.

I got two different colors.

Oh, and I got some, too.

We'll all match.

Brittany, isn't that so cool?

Yeah, the coolest.

Good morning, Jordan.

My cousin Mindy thought she saw me eating at Dutch Diner.

But I said... Excuse me.

I'm 214.

Cute. Is that your boyfriend?

No. Not exactly.

That's Jordan Cahill.

Oh, right. Sorry.

My bad.

Who's Jordan Cahill? You don't know who Jordan Cahill is?

Afraid not.

I've been living in Europe off and on for the last couple of years.

Guess I'm not his latest trend.

Apparently ponytails are back.

I'll have to make a note of that.

So, long story short, but sports just aren't my thing.

I'll wait over there until you're done.

Actually, it's much better over there. You're on the goal with Aaron. But I...

Cut, please.

Move it.

All right, let's go!

All right. Hurry up, hurry up, line it up, kick the ball, let's go!

You're supposed to try and catch it.

Yeah, right. Let's go!

I'm Brittany. I know you've probably met like a thousand Brittneys already.

There's actually seven in our class.

I was thinking of changing my name to something more exciting like Paris or

Natasha. Right. I don't know if I'm exactly a Natasha.

I was thinking something like maybe Arabelle or Ione or Francesca. No,

my name. Oh, I can see that.

It's nice.

So, what are my chances of getting out of this with a dramatically twisted

ankle? Not good.

This is a lot less tight with the nurse. Color me shocked.

works over there. So, summers, breaks, long weekends, the rest of the time I'm

with my mom. New York? New York City, New York? I love New York.

Not that I've ever been there, but the whole concept.

I really see myself as more of a... So, what are you doing here?

Well, it's apparently quite horrible to someone in my past life.

And my mother was transferred.

You're serious?

This whole butticism thing happens every day?

Yeah.

Oh, good. Only four and a half more years until college.

Hopefully I'll get time off for good behavior.

So what's the deal with this Jordan guy?

Well, he's okay, I guess. But everybody else is in love with him.

Well, he wants to be part of everybody, right?

Right.

Good. You can help me load this up.

Hello? Mom, this is Natasha.

She's from New York.

Natasha, this is my mom.

I'm just from here.

Nice to meet you.

Thanks. So, what's with all the posters? Oh, please, don't even get her started.

She's trying to save some old, decrepit house.

I mean, local landmark.

We'll be upstairs.

Why don't you let her tell you all about it? It is really kind of fascinating.

Natasha's socially aware. You're socially aware, aren't you? You seem

be socially aware. She talks when she's nervous.

Notice. Okay, I'll be right back.

to let them demolish this beautiful old house, and we are losing the last

connection we have to our past.

We're thinking about making a human chain. I know. I'll see if there's a

You know, it really was kind of fascinating.

It was totally amazing.

The city had a certain je ne sais quoi. We went to tons of concerts, lots of

theater, and the most amazing shopping.

It's official.

You're living my life.

Actually, now I really am living your life.

Well, at least until I can convince my mother she's made a horrible, horrible

mistake.

Hey, do you play the guitar?

Oh, no, not really.

Oh, too bad.

You've got that whole coffee house potus thing going on.

Really? I do?

I'm more into writing than I am into playing.

Don't look at that!

Why not?

It's really good.

An island of hope in a sea of sameness.

I love that.

Really? You do?

Because no one has ever... Hello?

Jordan! No,

wait. That's just around the corner. I'll be there in... So,

um, you remember that Jordan guy?

Well... He's filming just down the street.

And I know it sounds really lame, but we should go.

Really? I mean, you sure?

Yeah. Watching all of his crazed fans make complete fools out of themselves

should be hilarious.

Oh, Jordan, I love you.

Wait.

Right.

Jordan, I love you!

Wow, you're really good at this.

Uh, thanks. You know, I figured as long as we're here, we might as well...

I picked out that hat. The hat works.

Jordan, hey, hey. Perfect.

This is exactly what I need you to do. Check this out. Look.

You see your reflection.

You splash your reflection.

You turn the camera.

You strike a pose.

You flip your hair.

You do that thing in the music video.

The girls join in and boom!

Big finish.

Next thing you know, we're back on the bus of civilization.

You got it?

No, I don't got it. All right. What does any of this have to do with the song?

I said I don't want to do any more strut, strut, snap.

Girls appear out of nowhere.

Flip your hair. Stop. I couldn't agree with you more, bro.

That's why this time we're keeping it real.

Look, the dancers don't come in until after the hair flip this time.

Let's roll.

More than me. Take one.

Looking great. I don't want to sing the song, Len. It sounds like everything

else I've done.

Exactly. Eddie, where are my lyrics?

I don't know if you've read the reworked lyrics I wrote, but I think they work a

lot. I read them, and they are incredible.

For someone else.

Jordan. Your friends want to talk about love.

Fanning it, finding it, losing it.

They love you.

If someone feels it goes out the window, they're going to leave a mark.

Raisins. I'm not a big fan of raisins.

Pick out the raisins and fire whoever put them there. See what I do for you?

I'm still not doing the song.

Okay, okay. Hey, take your time. Whatever you need. You take your time, G

Look, I need a serious attitude adjustment by tomorrow or else, okay?

moment. One moment.

Hey, man. You know what? Why don't we just... Let's get out of here.

All right. And please, please remember to download all my files. I know, I

You've been telling me the same thing every day for like six months.

I'm sorry, man. It's just my whole life is on that thing.

Have a little faith.

I got your back, man. Thanks, man.

Hey, suppose I want to download everything from a handheld to a disc?

Wow. I only saw him for like two seconds.

I'm a big fan of my book report. Sorry.

Oh, don't apologize.

Thanks to you, I'm already having more fun here than I thought I ever would.

more of a trampoline.

Are you okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

Brittany!

I'm trying to call you. Why don't you answer?

Uh, sorry, my phone is being silenced.

Um, guys, this isn't my phone.

Anybody see my phone?

Is it pretty comfortable?

answering. You just know that stupid Brody who mowed me down has it.

He's not answering because he's too busy calling China.

Please hold. Not a problem. Not my phone. Don't say that. My dad is going

lose it if he finds out I lost my phone again.

Don't worry. It can't be that hard to find.

He is on a bus with a national icon.

Well, they're staying at that swanky hotel out by the freeway.

What's the only decent hotel around? Where else would they be staying?

The only question is, how are we going to get there?

I'm guessing a cab is out of the question.

True.

But I've got the next best thing.

Sorry.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Are you sure she has her license?

She can build a rocket that will get you to the moon, but that whole hand -eye

thing... No talking, okay? You're distracting me.

No luck. He's not even staying here. Are you sure?

Yeah, that's what the guy said.

Oh, please.

Let me take care of this.

What are you going to do?

You just have to act like you belong and not take no for an answer. What if the

answer really is no?

Excuse me.

I just gave your friend an answer. But it wasn't an honest answer.

He's got photographers on the street and reporters in the lobby.

We know he's here. You know he's here. So let's just skip this little charade.

Kip. May I call you Kip?

My name is David.

Sure, why not?

Hurry up!

Brittany, get over here now!

We're not some crazed Jordan Cahill fan.

Yeah, we don't even think he's that cute.

Though definitely cuter in person. Yeah, totally so much cuter in person. I saw

his hair and it was like... My point is, one of his flunkies has something of

ours and we'd kind of like it back.

So until we do, we're not leaving.

Like I said, we're not leaving.

Very soon.

Eddie here.

I'm sorry to bother you, sir. Yeah, raisins get people fired.

Okay, before you throw them out, be sure to give them a lovely parting gift.

They're only like the 1 ,000th fan to use that excuse to get up here to see

Jordan, okay?

Oh, we need mayo, too.

Who is that?

Some schmo at the front desk says a couple of girls were trying to convince

that... Convince him that

what?

Hey, look, the thing! It fell!

Nobody distracts me.

You don't happen to remember Jordan's cell phone number, do you? Please

remember. Nope.

Changes so many times, who can keep track?

Doesn't matter, though. He's here.

Jordan, Eddie's looking for you.

Hey, don't I pay you to keep track of him? I shouldn't have to tell you.

I'm playing. I'm playing.

What's up?

Nothing. What's up with you?

Eddie.

I'm sorry.

What?

You go first.

I'm sorry. What were you going to say?

I'm sorry for pulling that full -on rock star act this afternoon.

Dude, you're a rock star.

It's what you do. Throw hissy fits, trash hotel rooms.

Do you think I was wrong?

That song is about nothing.

Yeah? What do I mean? It's got a good beat, something you can dance to.

Look, I mean, three years ago, you were singing in your basement, and I was

backing you up.

Now you're staying in stadiums, man.

I'm backing you up.

You got everything you ever wanted.

Is this what I wanted?

Oh, man, you are like the whiniest rock star I've ever met.

Let me know if you ever want to change places, and that includes dating

Penelope. Penelope? Oh, thank you for reminding me.

Eddie.

Did you do something to your forehead?

This thing is like a gazillion times nicer than mine. You'd think somebody

want it back. I mean, TV, internet access.

Well, you need a password for most of it.

I used to have one just like it when I lived in Madrid.

You lived in Madrid?

And my dad won't even let me have Spanish rice because he thinks it's too

Whose phone is it?

What happened to your phone?

Oh, you're going to be so busted when Dad finds out. Get out!

It's you.

I mean, it's your phone.

I mean, here.

Hello? Look, you little thief, I want my phone back. Just return it. There'll be

no questions.

I didn't... steal your phone. I tried to bring it back and I got yelled at for

being 20 minutes late for dinner. So if anybody's stealing, it's you. Hey, calm

down. I am calm.

I am calm.

I'm sorry. I guess I was just afraid about it falling into the wrong hands.

The wrong hands? It's just a phone. And all I want is my... Hang on. I've got

another call coming in. No, no, no. See, you don't have another call coming in.

I have another call coming in. Okay. Yeah, right. Sorry.

Do you really think it's her?

We'll call you back.

No, no, don't, don't, don't, don't.

Hello, Madonna?

Hi,

this is... Hello?

She hung up.

Maybe we shouldn't have screamed like that.

Fred, you know whose phone this is, don't you?

This is Jordan Cahill's phone.

I don't know why I did that.

Natasha?

Your mom's?

Here.

And Brittany, yours is highly suspicious.

Thank you so much for letting me stay over for dinner, Mrs. Ahrens.

Don't do anything until tomorrow. Promise? Promise.

Promise. She promises.

Honestly. Let's go.

Like, highly improbable.

What part of reality don't you understand?

And all I'm saying is, I just don't think you know Madonna.

That was me caring for one second what you think.

Oh, but don't worry. I'm over it.

Natasha, you are so funny.

Isn't she funny?

Yeah. Not.

Okay,

first off, you don't know Madonna.

You didn't even talk to her. I did.

And second, you can't tell anyone about this phone. It's like a total invasion

of privacy.

I've been thinking about it all night, and we've got to give it back.

You really are impossible.

Oh, Natasha, nothing ever happens to me.

Oh, Natasha, my life is so boring.

Oh, Natasha, my life... Do I really say, oh, Natasha, that often?

The point.

Excitement has fallen into your lap, and you want nothing to do with it.

It's him.

Hello?

Where have you been? I called you like a million times last night. Why didn't

you answer?

Sorry. Light's out at 10.

We know whose phone this is. Listen, I am sorry for yelling at you, and I'm

sorry for taking your phone, but could we please, please just meet and trade

phones?

Sure. No problem. But first, we want to talk to Jordan. What?

Yeah, fine. No problem. Sure.

Hey, Jordan, can you come here for a sec?

Yeah, here I come.

Hey, how's it going?

Okay, Jordan. Just for security purposes, could we get you to sing a few

your multi -platinum hit, Penelope?

The live recording, not the dance version remix.

Yeah, sure. No problems.

Penelope.

They sweetened my voice in post.

Look, you little twerps, I need that phone back.

No, Jordan. No phone. For all intents and purposes, I am Jordan.

I handle every aspect of Jordan's life.

Just give me back that phone.

Repeat after me. No Jordan, no phone.

Fine. But can you at least give me Gwen Stefani's number? Jordan keeps asking

for it.

Gwen Stefani?

Phone to Save Astro Cows.

This is what I get for not having more after school activities.

Yeah, well, this is what I get for not having any other friends.

This place is so cute.

An island of hope in a sea of sameness.

Not exactly what I was going for.

Besides, unless my mom can generate some serious community awareness, next week

there'll be a gas station and a coffee place.

Wait, isn't there a coffee place just two blocks over?

Yeah, but I could walk to this one.

Honk to save Ashbrook House.

Honk if you feel sorry for me.

Oh, honey. Hey, good job, sweetie. He wasn't getting his hair done today.

So? Hello, it's Louise.

Oh, hello, Louise.

This is Natasha, Jordan Cahill's personal assistant.

What are you doing? Yes, I'm sure you're very excited.

I'd just like to go over a couple of grand rules with you, Louise.

Uh -huh.

Never look Mr. Cahill directly in the eye.

Always kneel before you speak to him.

And remember, he only eats raisins. Got that?

Oh, and Louise, he wants all of his hair cut off.

Yes.

He'd want it all off.

That's right.

Okay. Bye -bye. Bye.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Not his hair. We cannot cut Jordan's hair off.

relax. No one's going to let her cut Jordan's hair.

Thanks, Mom.

So I was like, there's no way I got one wrong. Check it again.

And so he did, and I was right. So he had to raise my grade and lower everyone

else's. Oh, honey.

I knew I didn't get one wrong, though.

You know? Dad, can I get a cell phone?

No, ask me in a couple years.

I want to get one of those new ones.

With TV reception and Internet access.

You know, kind of like that one that Brittany... Whoa!

Whoa!

Honey, are you all right? How many times have I told you not to lean over in

this chair?

I'll get it. Sit.

I'll get it.

Help.

Okay.

From what I can tell, the world is coming to an end, and a boy named Jordan

is here.

What?

I can't believe we did that.

I can't believe they did that.

No, Penelope, it really doesn't look that bad.

That bad?

Not that bad. I am holding you personally responsible.

What? Me?

It's not Eddie's fault. It's just hair. It'll grow back.

Besides, this is how I used to wear it.

Before you were famous, don't you get it? The hair was the money. Then dress

up and make it sing your lousy songs.

Everyone has to have an image. Part of yours was... Oh.

Oh. New song, new look, new image.

I'm a genius.

Crisis averted. More Than Me will be the premiere of a whole new Jordan Cahill

image. We'll just have to have a couple of days of reshoots.

Call Rolling Stone. Tell them if they give us the cover, we will give them the

exclusive on Jordan Cahill's new look.

You're still writing.

You're not turning. You're walking. Good. That's a start.

Cool.

So I guess I'm off the hook.

Eddie.

I know what really happened this afternoon.

The salon said that someone called from my personal cell phone.

Jordan, I can explain.

Thanks. I mean, I was going to tell... Thanks?

All I ever do is whine about wanting to make some changes, but never do anything

about it.

Half of my career has been about my hair, and now it can be about me and my

music.

Thanks for giving me the push I needed.

You're a good friend.

Yeah, sure.

I mean, that's what I'm here for.

Oh, hey, can I get my phone back?

Yeah, sure.

There you go.

Thank you.

Um, it's not working. Oh, man, my bad.

You know, after I called the salon and downloaded all your data like I always

do, I must have forgotten to charge it. I am such a fool.

Eddie, Eddie, don't beat yourself up. It's okay, all right? I'll have to call

Penelope back from the hotel phone.

You know, I really don't look half bad.

Whew.

He writes a lyric?

you with an adventure of your life for being in my room again.

Or you can help me break the password on this thing.

You know, you've got dirty socks under here that are older than I am.

Password.

This is Guy's birthday.

4 -1 -82.

You're in.

He uses his birthday?

Nah, he's over 14.

Everyone over 14 just uses the factory setting.

They're amazing.

They're moving and they're so sweet.

They're about wanting to see the world and live life.

They're about the same things I write about.

You two were practically separated at birth.

See, his version of more than me is all about feeling trapped and isolated and

wanting to be different.

What are you wearing?

Oh, just a little something I threw together.

Cute. Thanks.

Anyway, he misses his dogs and his girlfriend.

I'd love to play flying saucer golf. Wait, what's that quaint little

you used before?

Oh, I remember.

Invasion of privacy?

Don't you understand?

See, the Jordan we see isn't the real Jordan.

They're forcing him to do all this stuff.

They?

I don't know. They.

His people. Like that guy who won't give me my phone back.

We need to help him. Why should we help him?

He didn't even call us to thank us for the fabulous haircut.

So Operation Save Jordan was launched.

Of course.

There's no reason I couldn't make a few positive changes of my own.

The first thing to go is

that tacky Vegas wardrobe.

Much better.

I might still have writer's block, but I knew how to brighten up Jordan's day.

It's amazing what new hair will do for your Addison.

I'm sorry, guys. It still isn't working for me.

Thank you.

You two think you're pretty smart, don't you? Not really. I mean, my grades were

decent. I thought you'd get away with this. I wasn't going to even notice.

It's not.

It's weird.

Besides, remember I said I wasn't this smart? Well,

you've got to admit, he does seem a lot happier.

Uh, yeah. It warms my heart to see him walk off the set with a smile on his

face.

Two years ago, Jordan was a nobody playing in a basement band, and you were

nobody's friend.

One more surprise. Just one hammer.

It's back to the basement for the both of you. Do we understand each other?

Excellent. Now, I want you to be a good little minion and go and convince our

star to sing the song I want him to sing.

like it, Tasha?

Because it totally just came to me. I'm serious. I loved it. Well, usually it

takes me forever to write a song, but this one... No, no, I like the part

you said, through the open door. It's totally great.

Keep going. Well, listen, I think I hear a banana split calling my name, so I'll

talk to you tomorrow, okay?

Bye.

I know, I know.

How stupid am I to care so much about a condemned old house?

Not stupid.

Tad, I'm Excessive, perhaps.

More sympathy, less levity.

Hey, since when is it stupid to care?

You're fighting for something you believe in.

It's one of the reasons I love you so much. And it's what makes you, you.

Much better.

I just wish I could make people understand that that...

is the last thing that makes our little corner of suburbia the least bit unique.

An island of hope in a sea of sameness.

You know, the other day, I pulled into the wrong driveway.

Really?

Well, don't give up yet.

After the big rally on Saturday, who knows what'll happen?

Oh, I know.

Seven people are scheduled to attend Saturday's big rally.

Eight. If I could get at least one of my own children to show up.

Well, I'd probably only count on seven.

Okay, Brittany,

now it's my turn to talk.

This has got to end. Do you hear me? And I got a new splash for you, little

missy. You're not helping Jordan. You're destroying him.

Uh, this isn't Brittany.

I'm calling Brittany.

Who's this?

Uh, wrong number!

I know him. I know Jordan.

Natasha, I've got to talk to you. I have the most brilliant idea.

What's the real... Do you really know Jordan Cahill? Is he nice? I didn't

it was possible because you would have told us. Okay, you can tell me. Tell me.

So, do you know Jordan, or don't you?

Yes.

I so wanted to tell you. I have his phone. I know everything there is to

about him. Yet we made him cut his hair.

You did that?

Totally. Something had to be done about that unruly mop.

That wasn't even your idea. It was mine. The new clothes, the new look, all me.

I can make him do anything I want.

Oh, and I talked to Madonna.

So did I.

Can we meet him? Please, please, please.

That's my brilliant idea.

Uh, wait.

Where's Natasha?

Who knows? Who cares?

What's your idea?

You can all see Jordan tomorrow at the Save Ashbrook House rally.

Are you going to sing? If I say so.

What?

That's the deal. Jordan sings at the rally tomorrow and I give the phone

No, there's absolutely no way. It's impossible.

He has to. I've already told people.

Well, that's not my problem.

But it has to be your problem.

I'm not sure where are you.

Okay, fine.

If Jordan's not there tomorrow, then I'll erase everything on his phone,

including his address book, his to -do list, oh, and all the songs that he

wrote. No, no, no, you can't do that. Those are the only copies I made. I

download them. And that's not my problem.

So, two o 'clock, he'll be there?

Yes, he'll be there. Excellent.

Oops, got to go. It's the girlfriend.

Hi, Penelope.

No, this is Brittany.

Let's just say I'm a friend.

Flying in on Saturday?

No, Saturday's bad for Jordan. I'm pretty sure he's already booked.

Okay, bye -bye.

I just can't believe Jordan Cahill is really going to come to my rally.

You can believe it.

We are so proud of you, honey. How'd you even pull this off?

You know, this isn't really supposed to be my night's clear. Jessie, please.

Your sister's trying to tell a story.

You just have to know who to call. I explained what it was for, and they were

more than happy to help out. Well, I'm still amazed you even got through.

I'm not.

You can be excused, mister.

Oh, I am just so excited.

This is going to be a real protest rally with songs and...

speeches and celebrities.

All the press and the publicity.

The city's going to have to declare it an historical landmark.

Oh, this is going to be so much fun.

I don't know if fun is the right word. I'm guessing Jordan's going to be a

little depressed.

Depressed? Why would he be depressed?

He just broke up with his girlfriend.

Or actually, they're saying that she broke up with him.

No.

He says we're not getting the entire story.

Video is behind schedule.

Is Jordan's reign finally coming to an end?

No. We're supposed to be helping him.

Wow, you must feel horrible.

I was beginning to wonder if I was ever going to see you here.

Hi, is Natasha here? I called her like a gazillion times last night, but she

never answered.

She's in her room. You can go on up.

Thanks.

Oh, Brittany.

I just wanted to tell you how happy I am that Natasha met you. She is so shy.

Sometimes it's hard for her to make friends.

Shy? You're right. And by the way, we are going to have a barbecue if you want

to swing by tomorrow.

Natasha's dad's coming home.

Home?

Here. Of course here.

He's been traveling lately.

Oh, Paris, Rome, Madrid.

Actually, mostly around Buffalo.

Stationary sales keep him on the road all the time.

It'll be good to have him home.

Sure. I've been living in Europe off and on for the last couple of years. The

rest of the time I'm with my mom. Mom, this is Natasha.

She's from New York.

The city had a certain je ne sais quoi.

We went to tons of concerts and the most amazing shopping.

I used to have one just like it when I lived in Madrid.

I'm sorry. I just... I don't know why, but I thought... Never mind.

Hey! Why didn't you call me back? We are in serious trouble. Look, we're not in

anything together.

Okay, maybe I shouldn't have told people that Jordan would come sing at the

rally, but you've got to help me. Look, why should I help you?

So you can take all the credit again?

You think I want the credit for breaking up Jordan and Penelope?

Wow. Is there anything you won't do to be the center of attention?

Me.

Me.

Your mom thinks that you have no friends because you're shy.

Well, I know the real reason. It's because you're a liar.

Me? Me.

What about you?

Oh, I'm not really a Jordan Cahill fan.

Please, you love him.

I lived with my dad in Europe.

I'm fabulous.

Your parents aren't even divorced.

Your dad is a salesman.

So?

And I never said they were.

And I am fabulous.

It's the only reason you even talked to me.

I talked to you because I felt sorry for you. You talked to me because you

thought I was cool.

More like pathetic.

Okay, well, if I'm so pathetic, then how come you're so desperate to be just

like me?

Nice outfit.

Yeah, I want to be different. I want to stand out.

Full newsflash.

There's absolutely nothing unique about you.

That's not true.

Calling me a liar?

Your life's a lie.

I should have never listened to you. I should have just given the phone back

when I wanted to.

Oh, like this is all my fault?

What is going on here?

Did I hear you say whatever?

Trying to walk away forever.

Was it my mistake?

Or did we?

I threatened to erase all of his songs.

I'm sorry for everything. I just wish none of this had ever happened.

And I wish you told me that an hour ago.

What? Because then I wouldn't have had to tell Jordan the truth so he'd come

sing at your little event.

Then he wouldn't have found out that his life is being controlled by two teenage

girls. Then he wouldn't have disappeared.

Disappeared? What do you mean he disappeared?

I mean, that's it, okay? He ran away. He had enough.

And it's all your fault.

Wait!

It can't be my fault, too.

Is that him? Who, Jordan? No, he's long gone.

Okay.

Hey, guys, we going somewhere?

Yeah, a little field trip.

We are going to find that ungrateful little punk. Before the press gets a

of this, bring him back here and talk some sense to him. Okay, just curious,

how do you expect to find him?

He has his phone on him, doesn't he? Oh, yeah, sure. Why don't you give him a

call? I already tried that.

See, I'm not going to call him.

I called the phone company and activated his global find. See, those high -end

phones have a global tracking device in them so you never lose them. There is a

thing?

Did everybody know about this thing?

Shut up and get in the car.

You got a minivan?

I had.

Did you find him? Is he okay?

I'm fine.

Jordan? I hear you have my phone.

I am so, so, so, so, so, so sorry. I never meant for you and Penelope to

up. Oh, don't blame yourself for that. We were breaking up with or without you.

Taxi! Oh, and I love your song. I would never erase it.

More Than Me is so beautiful.

Yeah, right.

No, the version you wrote.

I kind of... might have accidentally broken your password.

Not real big on boundaries, huh?

Again, sorry, but why don't you record that version? Oh, well, that's the multi

-million dollar question, literally.

Taxi! Uh, you're never going to catch a taxi. This is the suburbs.

Yeah, I'm starting to figure that out.

The record company owns me and my next six albums. If I want to record, I have

to record with Len. But you can't just give up.

You're Jordan Cahill.

Hey, what are you doing with Jordan's phone?

Oh, Mom and Dad are setting up for the rally.

Hey, shouldn't you be there?

I'm leaving if you want to come with me.

Please, please pick up.

I can't.

I'm at home.

Oh!

Everything you said about me is true. I just wanted to be your friend. And I

just wanted you to like me. And you've traveled all over the world. And you

such great friends. And you're so good at everything you do. And you're so

And you have all these great clothes. I think I was just jealous of you. Oh,

shut up. I was jealous of you. Shut up.

I didn't tell you.

I talked to Jordan.

Really? What'd he say? He ran away. He's getting out of the music business

forever. Because of what we did?

No, actually, I think he loved everything we did. Well, except for the

and the extortion, but pretty much everything else.

It's his record company.

They won't let him record any of the wonderful songs that he's written.

That's so wrong.

Hey, isn't he supposed to be singing at your mom's rally in about an hour?

That's probably not going to happen.

And I was so finally starting to like my life.

It could still happen.

But we've got to find him and get your phone back.

Not really all that worried about my phone right now.

No, I've got an idea.

Cooper!

I'm never wrong.

Later. Let's go.

Yes!

Jordan, please, just stay right where you are. We'll be there in like five

minutes.

I swear, I don't think he'd trust me.

I'm really sorry about this.

Where's Jordan?

I might have forgotten to mention the bird with the thugs trying to stop us.

think?

Can you babysit Thursday?

Um, Thursday. Yeah, sure.

See you then.

Redonia, wait up.

Three -inch cork sandals. That goes for everything but walking in the room bad

guys.

I thought maybe you could use this.

How did you know? Back of the door.

Thank you.

Stay in my room, you little brat.

But this looks really pretty.

Amazing. A completely new direction for Jordan. Oh, watch out. Careful.

Sorry. My assistant's driving like a maniac today.

Okay, bye.

Do you know CNN's number off the top of your head?

Why? You just promised Channel 7, 5, and 11 an exclusive.

Exclusive is a very relevant term.

access to Washington.

Fabulous for everything, but riding on the back of the mountain bike. Hang on,

we're almost there.

Hey, do you think we could...

Relax. I'm only two blocks away.

Yes.

I'll stay out of sight.

Bye.

Cool.

I haven't had one of these in years.

Everything next week.

Casual, no presents. Thanks. The soccer practice is canceled for tomorrow. Good.

I am so behind on my homework.

Think we can maybe, uh... Oh, sure. Follow me.

Oh, here. I think this belongs to you. Thank you.

And as nice as this is, pink just isn't my color.

Then what was that you were wearing in the Take My Heart video?

Um, before you get too attached, just one quick thing.

All right,

now the whole world has your lyrics to More Than Me.

What do you mean? That's not possible.

Well, maybe not the whole world, but pretty close.

Someone just sent me the lyrics through more than me.

That was supposed to be a world premiere.

We haven't even finished shooting the video yet.

Wait a second.

These aren't even the right words.

Wait, these are Jordan's lyrics.

And it says that he's premiering it today, this afternoon.

This afternoon?

No, no, no, there's no way. There's a fight! They're in the park!

Come on, just give the guy a break.

Len, this is wrong.

You can't do this. He's got a right not to sing.

Definitely has a right not to sing.

Doesn't sing for me. He doesn't sing at all.

Voice?

No, wait.

Let go of me, okay?

I'm not so sure about this. The singing or the driving?

Both.

But I'm trusting you two. I owe you that.

You gave me my life back.

And maybe ended your career.

Yeah.

And life.

Apologies.

No, not ended. Actually, you brought it full circle.

This is where it began.

You grew up here?

Hey, trying to drive.

No, but a place just like here.

I spent the whole time desperate to find a way out.

Now that I'm out, I don't know what I'm searching for.

An island of hope in a sea of sameness?

Hey, that's pretty good. Do you mind if I use that sometime?

It's not mine. It's Brittany's. She writes songs. Why don't you? Just do.

Do not. Just do.

Do not. Just do. Okay, maybe a little.

But not like you. Well, I certainly hope it's something you're going to pursue.

Someday, if I ever get a...

You can be stuck anywhere, you know, but you can't blame the location.

You can only blame yourself.

Suburbs are just a state of mind.

Sorry. Are you sure you don't want me to maybe... I'm fine. I'm fine.

Thanks, but if you could just not talk, that would be great because I'm driving.

Thanks.

She has control issues.

And legend has it that President Truman wants to use the bathroom.

Those are the 57 reasons why Ashburg's house is so important to me.

But it's already two -thirds.

Actually, I just thought of another one.

That brings us to number 58.

Where's Jordan? Yeah, we want Jordan. We don't care about your stupid old house.

Now, just one minute.

This house is very important to me. Jordan...

Jordan. I knew it. We are so out of here. Right. Like Brittany actually

Jordan came here.

We're going to try to save your house.

Sure. Um, just, uh, if that's where you... I'm Brittany's mom.

I know.

Uh -oh.

Trouble has just arrived on the wings of a tacky minivan.

Don't worry. I'll take care of it.

Isn't she fabulous?

Not half as fabulous as you are.

Sorry. I'll take care of the press.

Exhaustion. Publicity stunt.

Ooh, just spotted over the breakup of his girlfriend.

Great. Sympathy factor.

I want you to find Jordan and make sure he doesn't go through with this.

Yeah.

But how?

You're his best friend, Eddie.

That should count for something.

Oh, and Eddie, if you can pull this off, I'm prepared to make you part of the

organization. Maybe even let you manage the tour.

Come on.

Come

on,

Jordan, let's watch this.

How can you be nervous?

You were on the Grammys.

Yeah, I know, but this is all about me.

It's personal.

And it's a really good feeling.

I'll be fine.

Thank you.

No. Thank you.

You know what? Hang on just a second. I forgot something.

I'll be right back.

Jordan!

What are you doing?

I'm just doing what I think is right.

You want to sacrifice everything that you've been working for?

Everything that we've been through?

You realize this could be the end for us.

Yeah, I realize that, Eddie.

I'm sorry.

Fine. You do what you gotta do.

But I'm going to do what I have to do.

Eddie, wait!

Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention for just one second,

please. This should explain everything.

I would like to introduce my best friend in the whole world, Mr. Jordan Cahill.

No!

It is for you.

I'd like to thank everyone for coming out here today.

I know this isn't the biggest cause. It's not going to change the world.

But that doesn't mean it's not important.

We spend our whole lives chasing after things.

I'd only be happy if... But I think a lot of the time, we forget what we're

leaving behind.

Our past.

Our home.

What makes us unique.

This song...

is dedicated to what's special in all of us.

It's not what's out there.

It's what's in here.

I'll be rising above the flames.

Uh -huh.

I've been so lost.

Baby, now I'm found.

Since you've been around.

I never dreamed someone could be right to who I was

and to all I could be.

Only your love.

Oh,

yes, I would. I feel the promise of a brand new day.

So cool. I'm so jealous.

Ooh, come to New York this weekend? I don't know, Jordan. Things are pretty

exciting around here.

Well, we miss you, too.

Talk to you soon.

Can't you see?