The American Mall

I need backup.

Time out.

Dude, I said, "time out."

Oh, what's up, dude?

Hey, buddy. Hey.

I had a feeling you'd be coming over...

And I already unlocked the piano for you.

Serious?

Thanks, Pete, you're the best.

I know.

Time in.

On my way

Though I don't know where I'm going

On a road that's dark

And long

On my way

But I'm fearful that I could be lost

That the path I have chosen

Might be wrong

When will it be clear

Boy: that I made the right choice?

When can I be sure

Boy: that I know my own voice?

Both: dream of a day when I'm free from doubt

And faith wins out

And I overcome my fear

Boy: clear.

What are you doing?

You scared me, I...

I'm Madison Huxley...

Did you hear that?

I'm Madison Huxley, my father owns this mall.

Oh, yeah, yeah, I totally know who you are, I'm Ally...

last I heard, this piano was for official mall use only.

Oh, yeah, I just... I practice.

When there's nobody around, 'cause of the acoustics.

Well, I'm around

Oh, uh, I'm sorry.

I'm getting security to lock this thing back up.

When will it be clear

That I made the right choice?

When can I be sure

That I know my own voice?

Dream of a day when I'm free from doubt

When faith wins out

And I overcome my fear

Clear.

Boy: she wrote another song?

Is this one finished?

Don't you know by now?

She never finishes any of it

Even half-finished...

her songs are better than anything I could ever write.

Hey, maybe she's got A.D.D.

I got A.D.D., it can really impede on one's ability to complete tasks.

Yeah, and, uh, one's ability to shut up.

All I'm saying is you should make your move soon, man.

I sang with her last night.

all right, dude, so you finally talked to her?

Oh, Joey, man, this is getting pathetic, dude.

You're, like, playing the phantom of the mall.

Yeah, dude, rock stars aren't all timid and shy

It wasn't the right time, Ricky

It's never the right time

Ugh, time, time, time, time...

time!

Well, time don't wait for no one

No one gets in for free

It's time we got it going

And I can see myself, I'm a star in a rock band

Signing all them autographs

Just don't you know that...

every 10 seconds, someone's changing the world

Someone's breaking the rules and someone gets the girl

Every 10 seconds, there's a runner crossing over the line

Sent my application, I got nothing to lose

Looking at my watch and it's a quarter to

Everything I want, I can see it, see it in my mind

It's just a matter of time

It's the matter of time

And it takes blind ambition

To rock the industry

I'll make somebody listen

They're gonna play my song, gonna hear it on the radio

Driving down the freeway, that's what I say...

every 10 seconds, someone's changing the world

Someone's breaking the rules, and someone gets the girl

Every 10 seconds, there's a runner crossing over the line

Sent my application, I got nothing to lose

Looking at my watch and it's a quarter to

Everything I want, gotta do what it takes to get mine

It's just a matter of time

Here we go, one, two, one, two, three.

They're gonna play my song, gonna hear it on the radio

Driving down the freeway, that's what I say...

every 10 seconds, someone's changing the world

Someone's breaking the rules, and someone gets the girl

Every 10 seconds, there's a runner crossing over the line

Sent my application, I got nothing to lose

Looking at my watch and it's a quarter to

Everything I want, gotta do what it takes to get mine

It's just a matter of time

It's just a matter of time .

We are gonna be one kick-ass rock band someday.

Yeah, as soon as we get some real instruments...

hey, give it time, man, give it time.

Yeah, in the meantime, let's get back to work, alright?

Ugh.

You're gonna keep sleeping here , you can at least open up the store on time.

It's not like we got them busting down the door to buy stuff.

Just because it's been a little slow...

"slow" would be an improvement, Mom, it's like...

we went out of business, and nobody told us.

Doesn't mean we stop doing our job.

Not that anyone cares.

at least I have three piano lessons booked today.

Two, Miss Sullivan canceled.

Apparently Megan wants to "do cheerleading instead."

Your friend Ben said this feng shui fountain would stimulate wealth.

So far, all it's done is make me want to pee.

Maybe I'll put you out in the mall with a hat to sing for spare coins.

Yeah, right, why don't you do it?

I mean, you're the one who's a professional singer.

Yeah.

One record 20 years ago that no one ever bought.

Any word from Ohio?

Uh, no, not yet.

Mom: well, don't worry.

They'll accept you off the wait list.

You're got your father's talent with numbers, god rest his soul.

You'll get into your first choice.

Huh, uh, yeah, yeah, um...

Ohio's got a great, uh, business department.

Welcome back, Mr. Huxley.

Oh, it must bring back a lot of memories being back at your very first mall

After having been away for so long.

Hard at work on your retail empire.

Huxley: I suppose so.

And how gratifying, your daughter following in your footsteps.

She's a, uh, Two-For-One split off the old stock.

Huxley: Max Huxley.

Ok, that wasn't funny.

That's ok.

What are you doing?

: I just broke up with my boyfriend.

I'm a stress eater

Well, my staff is required to be a size zero.

Or under, preferably, under.

So you choose, meaningful employment...

or candy-Coated cellulite?

There's my beautiful college graduate.

Daddy...

I'm so glad you're here, ok, I've got our day together all planned out.

You're gonna see my little presentation first...

and then I made reservations for us at that chic, new sushi restaurant I was telling you...

Maddy, I'm sorry, but I can't spend the day with you.

I have to leave in a few minutes.

Oh.

An opportunity popped up for me to acquire another mall

And as you know, business is war.

How 'bout I fly in next week to make it up to you

We'll have a very special dinner, just the two of us.

Ok.

Um, you can still see my presentation, though, right?

Hit me with it.

Ok, ok, um, wait there, um...

: Madison.

Madison: you'll find only the best pieces

From the most exclusive designers.

: Madison.

Demonstrating the most discerning eye for fashion.

Madison...

expensive, refined, Madison.

So what do you think?

It was nice.

"Nice"?

I'm in stores every day, all over the country.

And yours looks like a lot of them.

If you want to succeed in retail, you have to be different, unique.

I know that.

I mean, that's why I did all of this.

I wanted to show you ordinary.

That was ordinary.

Madison's is going to be cutting-edge.

So you have a plan?

Madison: totally.

You just have to give me a chance.

I'm sorry, but if you're gonna a make this meeting, we have to go.

Daddy?

Dori, give Madison whatever she needs to make this happen.

Dori: yes, sir.

Thank you.

I have to go.

Madison: you won't

I know I won't

Um, I'll see you next week for our special dinner.

Huxley: you will.

Owen.

This, we're playing this.

That's a pretty tune.