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Finding Her Edge - Season 1 - Episode 05: Spiraling
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00:09I was stopped in London when I felt it coming down
00:15Crushing all around me with a great triumphant sound
00:44It's a Cinderella return to the ice for Adriana Russo with new partner Braden Elliott
00:50Already being called the hottest couple on ice
00:58Ice dance is so simple compared to what we do
01:01No jumps, please
01:03Yeah, but it's twice as hot
01:05It's not just on the ice
01:06Did you see what Adriana got up to after hours?
01:23She's going to worlds with this routine
01:26You don't agree?
01:28That article may count against them
01:30Frasier wrote a real hit piece
01:34Skating Federation doesn't like dirty laundry hung out over the ice
01:37And they may mark them down just because
01:40Because what?
01:41Because they can, Will
01:46You can really feel the connection between these two
01:56They've not made a single misstep in this routine
01:59They are sure to qualify for worlds
02:01It's weird watching her with Braden
02:02I always thought she'd get back with Freddy
02:04And you know, they'd be like, together, together
02:07Well, I mean, but Braden's a total catch
02:10Yeah, I'd catch him
02:11Shh, children
02:14Braden has a rep for a reason
02:20This time I know I'm fine
02:24This time I know I'm back in my body
02:31Back in my body
02:33Oh, oh
02:59Ready?
03:01Beyond
03:05That was incredible
03:07Skate us last night
03:11Go ahead
03:12Thank you
03:12Okay, Miss Bucket, showing us how it's done
03:16Thanks, Fras
03:18Flawless
03:18Flawless
03:19Really?
03:20Great skate, Aidy
03:22Amazing monster
03:25So good
03:27Thanks, Dad
03:28I had my doubts
03:29But I never bet against Camille
03:31That's good
03:32Monroe and O'Connell
03:33Prepare to take the ice
03:35Okay, guys
03:35This is your moment
03:36Thanks
03:44Stout
03:48For Adriana Russo and Braden Elliott
03:50A combined score of 89.27
03:56That's a solid score
04:03Bristol and Elliot
04:04In second place
04:05Behind the Vulture Skaters
04:07Wait
04:08They deserve a much higher score than that
04:10This is not good
04:11It's almost as if the judges are sending them a message
04:14Wait your turn
04:16Or don't gossip to magazines
04:18Now taking the ice
04:20Now taking the ice
04:20Also from usually
04:21Riding in road
04:22Riding in road
04:23Regular time
04:31Hey
04:33Second place is enough to qualify
04:35Only if they have a bad skate
05:02I've waited a hundred years
05:06I've waited a hundred years
05:08I'd wait a minute more for you.
05:18Look, I thought, yeah, I'm totally Team Freddy.
05:21No way. Team Brayden all the way.
05:24Yeah, but only one Russo pair is going to qualify for Worlds.
05:27Someone pass the awkward sauce.
05:37I was waiting for you.
05:42Monroe and O'Connell recently switched coaches
05:44to join Camille Saint Denis at Russo Rink.
05:46A move that's clearly paying off your qualifiers.
05:49They may knock their teammates out of a qualifying position.
06:07Let's go, Randy!
06:17Randy!
06:22You don't need to be so enthusiastic.
06:24My teammates and my friends.
06:32Miss Seesaw crushing it!
06:35That's so good.
06:37Amazing, you beautiful humans.
06:41Thanks, come on.
06:49Are you okay?
06:50Yeah, feels good.
06:51O'Reilly Monroe and Freddie O'Connell.
06:53A combined score of 90.54.
06:57Yes.
07:00I'm so proud of you.
07:02That puts the pair in second place to qualify for Worlds.
07:06Behind Sean and Destiny from Voltage.
07:08This is all kinds of bad.
07:09Beating out Adriana Russo and Brayden Elliott,
07:12who will not advance to Worlds.
07:34Okay.
07:40that article killed our scores i warned you about doing that interview but you wouldn't listen to
07:45me leon you're blaming me god why did your family just keep their mouth shut judges hate that stuff
07:51don't make this about my family no they're more like a cult of personality yeah the legendary
07:56will russo yeah he could do no wrong am i right you're the one with the reputation but what the
08:01bad boy of figure skating or are you just a bad loser you were supposed to be good for my
08:06reputation
08:06not sink my entire season our season do you have any idea how hard i had to work to be
08:13here i had
08:13other options maybe i still do voltage was offering me a pick of partners anything i ever wanted
08:24hey okay don't throw this away brayden we are good together remember yeah yeah we were
08:36just not good enough brayden brayden
08:49what the hell is this a distraction to keep her mind off that article i was very clear about my
08:56conditions you don't follow my rules you can't skate at my rink fine we didn't qualify anyway it's over
09:02just like your pathetic dynasty
09:21oh sweetheart
09:25i thought we had it i know i know sometimes the judging just doesn't go our way
09:32but we can rebuild and next season you'll have a whole runway to train on and with everything
09:37brayden's gone will what did you do me he had her out last night till god knows when making out
09:46at a
09:46club caught on camera did you know about that it's all over the internet 80. bradrian hottest couple on
09:51ice what did you say to him i just reminded him of the rules you want to train at russo
09:56rink you got
09:56to follow you sabotaged me what you persuaded me to leave freddie and now you've chased off my only
10:05real chance at a medal that's not fair no it's not you never believed in me not like elise and
10:12now i've
10:12got no one to skate with so so now what i go back to managing your rink
10:20and you let it slide into bankruptcy
10:25it's a good thing mom is not here she'd be ashamed of you
10:40never been a dreamer until i met you
10:47never been a dreamer made me a believer with all the things you do
11:01how am i the bad guy here you're the father of teenage girls i think that's basically the job
11:06description i can't seem to get it right but i'm getting it wrong every single day
11:13if you're not failing you're not trying that's my line coach
11:20the more i try to hang on to them the more they pull away well they're walking away from you
11:26with
11:26every step and you know that's as it should be they have to become independent young women
11:35your girls are doing it in skates so it's going to feel a whole lot faster
11:41right they don't need you to be their coach will
11:45they need you to be their dad you think she's right would sarah be uh ashamed
11:57before sarah died right near the end she asked me to stay in your lives
12:05to look out after the girls and you
12:09and i promised her i would and while there have been days where keeping that promise has had its
12:17challenges the one thing i have never questioned will is how much you love your girls
12:27and how proud sarah would be of you
12:36because here's the thing will i mean you're not raising kids you're raising adults
12:41and you have to let them go through everything in a safe
12:48loving space that you provide so they can come out on the other side as women worthy of sarah russo's
13:14rich
13:17you
13:18We are moving in.
13:49Team Russo, next stop, Paris.
13:52Yep.
13:53Congratulations to Sean and Destiny.
13:55And to O'Connell and Monroe.
13:57Top form, really.
13:58Thanks.
13:59But I guess the hottest couple on ice couldn't quite bring enough heat.
14:04Excuse me.
14:07You don't have to gloat.
14:08Hey, I'm impressed.
14:10You landed a spot at Worlds and you took Adriana from zero to 60 in record time.
14:15It's my job.
14:16Just imagine what you could do with some real resources.
14:20I'll see you in Paris, Kevin.
14:25You got a pair of ice dancers going to Worlds.
14:28Plus Katya, JJ and Ben are looking strong.
14:31Maria and Charlie and the Junior Showcase.
14:33You should be proud.
14:36Pride doesn't pay bills.
14:37But sponsorship does.
14:39My sponsorship gala is next week.
14:41You just make sure your girls are there.
14:43Yeah?
14:46All right.
14:48Get through this, man.
14:49All right.
14:50Good luck.
15:05Good luck.
15:06Anywhere I found myself and I was going everywhere.
15:10Adriana?
15:27I just wanted to skate one last time.
15:42I can't believe it's over.
15:48I'm sorry.
16:02Hi.
16:07Hi.
16:09Camille wants to retime our routine.
16:18Give her a beat, would you?
16:39Please?
16:41Wait.
16:46Look, I just came to watch qualifiers with Maria and she begged me to stay until you all got
16:50back.
16:50You're back, so I'm gone.
16:52I'd hoped that maybe you'd decided to come home to stay.
16:55For what?
16:56For this family.
16:57So are we a family or a team?
17:00Because these days I can't tell the difference.
17:03You've wanted to win gold since you were this high and I've tried to give you every advantage.
17:08Don't you want to-
17:09I don't know what I want.
17:12Not anymore.
17:17You know, Charles would love to have you at the sponsorship gala.
17:21Why would I do that?
17:22Because you always liked those things.
17:24And since when do either of us say no to a party, huh?
17:29I'll see.
17:35Bye.
17:38I'm just glad one of us gets to go to Worlds.
17:42It was stupid of me to go back to competing.
17:44I was being-
17:45Stop.
17:46Just stop.
17:49You're Adriano Russo.
17:52You are determined.
17:53You're tenacious.
17:54You're a fighter.
17:55You don't give up.
17:58I gave up on you.
18:00No, it wasn't your fault.
18:02You were-
18:03Hey.
18:04There you are.
18:06Are you ready to go?
18:07Yeah.
18:09Hey, Riles.
18:10He'll be back.
18:12I bet.
18:13You're too good.
18:14And good for him.
18:17I'll get out of your way.
18:45I want to play some music.
19:14Edie, what is it?
19:15Edie, we're gonna lose the house.
19:19Oh, no, it's, it's nothing, it's just, uh...
19:22What?
19:24A misunderstanding?
19:26Like with the cars?
19:27How could you be so reckless?
19:29You said you're putting every cent we have into the rink,
19:33but at what cost?
19:34I'm holding it together, okay?
19:36You and your sisters are gonna get sponsorships,
19:37and then this point...
19:37Do you even hear yourself?
19:40I didn't qualify.
19:43Elise can't even look at the ice,
19:44and Maria is years away from any medal that matters.
19:46We're Russos, we're champions,
19:48we overcome whatever it takes.
19:49Stop!
19:50Dad, stop with the slogans!
19:53It's not helping.
19:57Please, Adriana, please.
20:01Come to the gala.
20:04Give us a chance.
20:06I need this.
20:07I need this.
20:10We need this.
20:29I'm feeling good, got thatbris in the deep.
20:33No hard way to see me.
20:53From Russo Rink, Freddie O'Connell and Riley Monroe, Ice Dancers, heading to Worlds.
21:02I can't believe he skates at Russo after they threw him out.
21:04So humiliating.
21:06And next from Russo Rink, Ice Dancers, Adriana Russo and Brayden Elliott, or as the press
21:13are calling them, Bray-driana.
21:25Looks like somebody got stood up.
21:27Poor little nipple baby.
21:38I got the nerve of him to show his face here.
21:41Sometimes people make mistakes.
21:48And next are single skaters from Russo Rink.
21:51Katya Velikova, Ben Wu, and JJ Harmon heading to Worlds.
21:59Is it weird to not have an entrance this time?
22:02It's fine.
22:08I just want to remind everybody that this is about marrying sponsors with athletes.
22:12We've got some wonderful sponsors tonight.
22:14You don't get to do this.
22:16Just show up like nothing happened.
22:18I know.
22:18You walked out on me and then you ghosted me.
22:20I just needed some time.
22:22I needed a real partner.
22:23I am so sorry for everything.
22:27I honestly thought that we had a chance and then everything came crashing down.
22:30I don't want to hear it.
22:32You dropped me and then you blamed my family.
22:37God, I can't believe I ever kissed you.
22:39You need to come clean to Adriana.
22:42She's going to find out it was you that said all that stuff to the journalist.
22:47What I need is another drink.
22:56We trained the rest of this season.
22:59Okay, and then next year we'll go to Worlds.
23:01You mean you couldn't find another partner now that the season started?
23:04No.
23:06I have never skated with anyone like you.
23:10I have never felt anything real like this.
23:15Tell you what, I'll get your team our full product line.
23:19That'd be great.
23:20And I'll drop it off personally.
23:21Excuse us.
23:23Sandrine.
23:24Save it, Will.
23:25He made a fool out of me in front of my client.
23:27Michael was furious about that unbelievable stunt Maria pulled.
23:31I don't know what to say.
23:32How about I'm sorry?
23:35I'm not going to apologize for my girls.
23:38Not ever.
23:40And your client is a creep.
23:41My girls are elite athletes.
23:43Not party favors.
23:48Ice dance is about connection.
23:50And you made me feel it for real.
23:51That is worth everything.
23:52The answer is no.
23:53Adriana, please just listen to me.
23:55I have done enough listening.
23:56Hey, you listen.
23:57I heard her say no.
23:59So that means back off and skate into the sunset.
24:03Or what?
24:08Or what, bro?
24:09Or nothing.
24:10Freddie, I don't need you to defend my honor.
24:12And Brayden, I don't need to repeat myself.
24:14She's my partner.
24:15Not yours.
24:16Was.
24:16Partner.
24:17You dumped her after a perfect skate.
24:19That's not a partnership.
24:20That's psychotic.
24:21Boys, boys, you were ice dancers.
24:23Not hockey players.
24:25Sorry, Riles.
24:27Charity case knows who sharpens his skates.
24:28All right, outside.
24:30Now.
24:31What do you want to do?
24:32Honestly, can you two be any more?
24:34There they are.
24:36Two of the most exciting ice dance pairs on the circuit.
24:40Hi.
24:41Erica Marlowe, vice president of branding at Halo Vela.
24:44Oh, that's my favorite workout gear.
24:45Oh.
24:47She's looking for a couple to sponsor.
24:49Adriana Russo.
24:50I know.
24:51That photo of you two in the club, it's the essence of passion.
24:56It's what I love about ice dance.
24:58It's sensual, intense, passionate, and nothing sells high-end athletic wear like passion.
25:05Halo Vela's looking for a pair to, uh, how did you put it?
25:09Convert passion into purchase.
25:11There you go.
25:12I think we can help with that.
25:15Now we got plenty of passion.
25:22Sorry.
25:23Excuse me.
25:30Hey.
25:31Was that Freddie and Brayden I saw almost coming to blows?
25:34Kind of hot.
25:35No, it was idiotic.
25:36They were just being big, stupid boys.
25:37Yeah, well, the world has followed those, sis.
25:40Kind of time you figured that out.
25:42Are you drunk?
25:43No.
25:44Oh.
25:45Not yet.
25:46Please.
25:46Oh, come on.
25:47It's not like I'm the one on display here.
25:50These sponsors want champions.
25:52Not couples that can't even qualify.
25:54You're gonna go to Worlds.
25:56It'll, you know, just be next year.
25:58It may not be a next year.
25:59Dad was counting on that article.
26:03Aidy, um...
26:06I'm the one who said all those things in the article.
26:10What?
26:14Lise, how could you?
26:15I was hurt.
26:16No, I...
26:18I had just been tossed aside like a pair of ripped tights,
26:22and there you were, parading around, like...
26:27or like me, and I...
26:29We needed that, Lise.
26:32I needed that to work, and you ruined it for me.
26:35I said I'm sorry.
26:36No, you didn't, actually.
26:37But I guess that's not your vibe.
26:40But I am.
26:42Aidy, I am sorry.
26:46Just, I...
26:50I don't really know who I am right now.
26:53I mean, you're the star of Russo rank, at least in Dad's eyes.
26:56I didn't want that.
26:57Like hell, you didn't.
27:00Like hell, you didn't.
27:02You may be a middle child, but you're still a Russo.
27:07You love the spotlight just as much as I do.
27:09I can see it in your eyes.
27:12The only difference between me and you is that I'm woman enough to admit it.
27:16So don't deny it.
27:19Own it.
27:20What do you want me to say?
27:21That you're right?
27:24Fine, I love it.
27:25I do, but it's too late now.
27:28I didn't qualify.
27:29You were on fire out there, but the judges marked you down because of what I said.
27:36It's you who should be going to Worlds, not fromage on ice.
27:44Don't make me laugh.
27:45I'm mad at you.
27:46No.
27:48If you guys didn't warn me, this would be so cringe.
27:52Yeah, it is kind of weird, isn't it?
27:54I guess I'm just a little desensitized to it.
27:58You know, it's kind of like my Jane Austen project.
28:01A grand ball to match beauty and money.
28:03I can't believe we haven't evolved since the Regency era.
28:10So, tell me what's so unique about you, Catherine.
28:14Um, it's Katsu.
28:16And unlike these other girls, I have international appeal.
28:21Picked up a little tension with your ice dancers.
28:24There's a lot of that going around.
28:26Everything okay at the ranch?
28:30I'm running the rink into the ground.
28:32My girls are all over the place.
28:34Sometimes I feel like Sarah must be looking down, shouting, stop messing it all up.
28:38Raising teenagers ought to be an Olympic sport, Will.
28:42You gotta give yourself a break.
28:43A break is one thing I need.
28:47The bank's closing in, Charles.
28:49I'm gonna lose the rink.
28:51Sarah's legacy.
28:55Are you sure that's her legacy?
29:04You know, I used to love when Mom would bring me to these things.
29:07I was so excited to meet the athletes I'd only ever seen at the Olympics.
29:10Well, you'll be one too, Lise.
29:13Sean, I'm just...
29:14...taking performance at the end, sir.
29:16Finally, the truth is...
29:18I did.
29:22What's going on?
29:23I don't know where all of you are cheating.
29:25I'm just kidding.
29:26I don't know where you're cheating.
29:26I don't know where you're cheating.
29:27Why are they leaving?
29:28I think we're using still influencers.
29:30Really?
29:31Yeah, they were cheating.
29:32Press release just went out.
29:34Sean and Destiny are disqualified.
29:36They've been doping all season.
29:37Finally got caught.
29:39Is this for real?
29:43I got this.
29:48Everyone, I can confirm the rumours are true.
29:52The Voltage Ice Dance team has been disqualified.
29:56Which means Adriana Russo and Brayden Elliott are heading to Worlds.
30:01The hottest couple on ice.
30:08And ladies and gentlemen, they're here, awaiting your sponsorship.
30:13Ready to make your brands the hottest products in the market.
30:28We're going to Worlds.
30:29We're going to Worlds.
30:31Don't you ever lock it on me again.
30:32I won't.
30:33I promise.
30:43We should talk.
30:51There can only be one winner at Worlds.
30:53You cool with that?
30:55To be Brayden Elliott?
30:59Yeah, very cool.
31:02Go on.
31:06Here's the deal.
31:07I need that sponsorship to save the rink.
31:10And you need a partner.
31:11That marketing lady said that passion sells.
31:14And she wants a couple.
31:16So as much as I don't want to do this.
31:20Let's give her one.
31:21Hottest couple on ice.
31:22And off.
31:23But only for show.
31:24We pretend to be a couple.
31:26Sell the passion.
31:28So we can land the deal.
31:31Just pretend.
31:32We need ground rules.
31:33Consent, of course.
31:36I'm in charge.
31:37Yes.
31:38Yes, you very much are.
31:41We can hold hands.
31:44But no more touching than what we do on the ice.
31:50Kissing?
31:50On the cheek.
31:51When I say it's okay.
31:53No more than that.
31:55I'm not making that mistake again.
31:56Didn't feel like a mistake at the time.
31:58We can't date other people.
31:59Oh my god.
32:00It'll shatter the illusion.
32:02We definitely can't tell Elise.
32:04She cannot keep a secret.
32:06No.
32:06Adriana.
32:08Everybody's looking for you two.
32:09What are you doing in here?
32:10Or do I not want to know?
32:11No, no, go on.
32:13Tell her your evil genius plan.
32:15You're in charge, right?
32:17No.
32:21No.
32:22No.
32:23No.
32:32Excuse me.
32:36Does that kid not understand the word behave?
32:38Put down the shotgun.
32:40It's all for show.
32:41Adriana thinks she can land an endorsement if they look like a real couple.
32:45A lie.
32:46A fantasy.
32:49We ask these athletes to pretend to be in love for a routine that lasts for three minutes.
32:53Is that lying or storytelling?
32:56I don't know.
32:57Yes, you do.
32:58You and Sarah struck gold when you won gold.
33:01People bought into the fantasy.
33:03They fell in love with the two of you because the two of you fell in love with each other.
33:09Just for show.
33:16Piper and Paul.
33:17Hi.
33:18You guys are such an inspiration.
33:20I have watched your free dance like a thousand times.
33:23That's true.
33:24Well, congratulations to both of you, really.
33:26It's an honor and a privilege to go to Worlds.
33:28Any advice for us?
33:32Trust each other.
33:34Trust is the foundation for everything in this sport.
33:41All right.
33:42Good luck.
33:43Yeah, fine.
33:45That was crazy.
33:46That was horrible.
33:47Hey, give us girls a second.
33:49Yeah, of course.
33:52We're going to Worlds.
33:53We're going to Worlds.
33:55Just like we always talked about.
33:57But you know the press are going to try and make a thing about us.
33:59Create a rivalry.
34:00They always pit a limit against each other.
34:02Let's not let that happen.
34:04Excuse me.
34:07Best friends.
34:08Go in the Worlds.
34:11So first you dumped my sister.
34:14And now you want to date her?
34:17What gives Brayden Elliott?
34:19I could say it's complicated, but it's actually pretty simple.
34:22You know?
34:23Two people are so close.
34:24Sometimes it can get hot.
34:26Got to cool off.
34:27We have.
34:29We're good.
34:29We're back.
34:29And we're a thing.
34:30So.
34:32I don't buy it.
34:36I'm not radioactive.
34:38Look, Elise.
34:38We had fun.
34:40But that's not going to happen again.
34:49What I was thinking.
34:52This is the jam right here.
34:53All right?
34:54Come on.
35:16It's a sunset kind of dry.
35:23It's a sunset kind of dry.
35:24It's a sunset kind of dry.
35:25I love night.
35:26Got the red, one type of lights.
35:32Cause I got leather, I got lace.
35:34I'ma put you in your place.
35:35No, you won't forget this phase.
35:38Gonna have the type of night.
35:40That you always fantasize.
35:42Yeah, we're gonna do it right.
35:46Cause I want to ride.
35:50Feeling large.
35:53Baby, hey.
35:54Hey, have you seen Freddy?
35:56He's supposed to have a little fun!
35:58Hey, let's find him. Let's go.
36:11Mind if I join you?
36:12It's cold.
36:14Yeah, well, it's a little too hot in there.
36:19That's for sure.
36:23Here.
36:24You don't have to...
36:25Aw, come on.
36:33Thanks.
36:34Yeah.
36:41I used to watch you, you know?
36:44When I was at the rink before.
36:47I would watch you from the back, twirling, training.
36:53Throwing yourself in the air like you had a contempt for gravity.
36:58It was amazing to see you perfect a routine.
37:02It inspired me to be better.
37:05Work harder.
37:08Work.
37:10I'm sorry that you don't get to go to worlds.
37:13You're a star, Elise.
37:16And the whole universe should see you shine.
37:19It's the nicest thing anyone said to me in a really long time.
37:23You're hanging out with the wrong people then.
37:29I don't think this is a good idea.
37:30Well, I'm done with good ideas.
37:33Did I find out what I need?
37:38I can't break you up.
37:53I'm going to go for a while.
37:58You don't want to watch me.
38:02I don't want to launch me.
38:06For your prize
38:18I want you to allow me
38:21Dispense your desire on me
38:24You're my incense, you're my incense
38:26Responding on me
38:29Come and shed your light on me
38:32Invest all your time with me
38:35I give it all
39:05So if you thank me
39:06So if you don't just
39:09Why Is
39:32Sigh
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