High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

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

Auditions for the Spring musical got off with a bang.

Where's Ricky? I'm here!

Gina, Kourt, and I showed we're all leading ladies.

In this together

The new girl sang like an angel...

Adventure in the great...

...and acted like, am I allowed to say "devil"?

We're the only real contenders.

And Nini may be off in some far-away castle, but somehow...

I'm Belle!

If this is a fairy tale, I don't wanna wake up.

So, tomorrow is Valentine's Day,

and this is our first Valentine's Day as a couple since...

Well, since last year, but it feels different this time, you know?

So, I thought it would be fun to take a quick break from YAC,

come back home, and surprise Ricky.

When we were little, I used to show up at Ricky's window,

and he'd open the curtains with this big, goofy grin, and it always...

Okay, this is corny, but it warms my heart.

And I miss that smile, so,

I guess you could say this is sort of a gift for me, too.

I think of you when the wind blows

I see your face almost everywhere

Sure, maybe Salt Lake is not close

But I'm still breathing you in the air

Because...

-What are you doing? -What am I doing?

Who are you being?

-What? -Where is Ricky?

Yes, I took a last-minute bus to Nini's boarding school.

For Valentine's Day tomorrow,

I wanted to surprise her and show her that nothing's changed between us.

I don't wanna brag, but I had a pretty romantic idea the other day.

I believe the word is romcom.

Romcom

Oh, excuse me. I'm looking for a Nini Salazar-Roberts.

-Who? -New girl, from Salt Lake.

Oh, I'm pretty sure she cut out a day early for the weekend.

Oh.

You weren't gonna do that outdoor serenade thing, were you?

You realize this is a drama school?

Everybody does that.

Cool.

Time to get a piece of the pie.

So, step one of the dawn of Kourtney is financial independence,

which is why you are looking

at the brand-new assistant manager of Salt Lake Slices!

Is it a little awkward that I'm Big Red's boss in his own family's restaurant?

Honestly, I wouldn't know,

because I no longer apologize for taking up space.

Besides, this place could use a Kourtney's touch.

It's messy.

-Uh, excuse me. -You're good.

Can I help you?

I sincerely doubt that.

Is this for the J Street order?

They're gonna want extra utensils.

I'm Kourtney. Who are you?

Doesn't matter. Why not?

No offense, Cora, but I'm guessing you won't be working here long.

Okay, let's start over.

The name's Kourtney, I'm your boss,

and I'm here to make this place run better.

Whoa, whoa. Who moved these banana peppers?

I did.

Why?

So the Parmesan doesn't sprinkle down on them when you garnish the pizza.

-Okay, Corey, I'm gonna level with you. -Not my name.

I've had five bosses in the last three months,

and all of them came in here talking about,

"I'm gonna totally streamline the garnish station."

News flash. It never works.

Then they move onto an internship somewhere,

and we all get a shiny new manager... again.

And what makes you think I won't be any different?

Ooh...

Just a hunch.

I just can't believe we both totally missed each other last night.

At least I still get to see you after school, right?

Richard?

Hey, at least I get to see you after school.

Just said that.

I'm sorry.

Can't believe I didn't know you moved.

-Yeah, about that... -Oh, it's all good.

I only had, like, three nightmares about the girl in the window.

Yeah? Well, I, uh, spent all night freezing

on the back of a bus and got no sleep, so, call it even?

You really went all the way to Denver

just to say "Happy Valentine's Day"?

More like, to sing it.

I kind of wrote you this song.

I wrote a song too.

Oh, come on.

I wanna hear yours right now.

Bowen. Hey, uh, we're starting.

Miss Jenn's asking for you. You good?

After school. Okay?

Okay.

Are you good?

Yeah, yeah, it's...

It's my first Valentine's Day without a girlfriend

and, uh, stings a little, but, uh, takin' it in stride.

You're dressed in all black.

Oh.

Yeah, just happened, I guess.

You ready?

Okay, people.

The title song of Beauty and the Beast is the centerpiece of our show.

Written at the height of Ashman and Menken's powers,

and it's their most romantic ballad since Suddenly, Seymour.

As a reminder, Belle is finally falling for the Beast,

and it's not because of Stockholm syndrome.

Love is love.

Ricky and Ash, it's time to review the waltz.

Let's take it way under tempo.

Tale as old as time

-One, two... -You okay?

Yeah. Sorry. Super tired.

-Can you at least use both your feet? Mmm-hmm.

Barely even friends

Three... Uh, yeah. Sorry.

Kourtney, honey, I know we aren't up to show tempo,

but sing out, and make sure to really look at Belle and the Beast during the song.

Remember, what Mrs. Potts is observing is a miracle.

Belle is the most beautiful girl in the land,

and the Beast is, I'm sorry, Ricky, beastly.

Maybe close your eyes and imagine the full scene in makeup and wardrobe.

Ready?

Hey, do you mind if I take a quick five?

-Everything okay, honey? -Yeah, of course.

-You good, cuz? -Yes. I said I'm fine.

This is so dumb. Look, I know who I am.

I'm proud of who I am.

But, I mean, I've seen the movie 100 times, okay?

Belle has a certain look. It's iconic.

And that look isn't really me,

and sometimes, that feels complicated.

Here's a little something for you.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Okay. Thank you, everyone, good job.

We'll nail this number in time for the Menkies.

The Beast's castle wasn't built in a day.

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day.

Hey, Ash. Hi. You were really good up there today.

Just working with what I've got.

I just, I want you to prepare yourself

for a really special romantic surprise later today.

You won't know exactly where or when, but it's gonna be really...

um...

-Surprising? -Yes!

-Okay. Um...

I got you a card.

"Look under seat"?

It a sled!

Yes.

I remember you said you were sad you outgrew

that old pine sled from your childhood.

-You remember that? -I'm a gifter.

It's no big deal. Don't feel obligated to reciprocate.

Okay.

But seriously, what'd you get me?

I wasn't going to say anything,

but I've got something special coming from ye old farm.

Okay, here we are.

It's Ashlyn's locker. This is what you wanted to show me?

Look, uh, I know Ashlyn is super down to earth,

but I gotta be honest.

When I found out she got the lead in the show,

something happened inside of me, and then, I had to use the restroom.

Okay, you don't have to say every part out loud.

I'm not the kind of guy that dates the lead in the show.

I don't wanna blow it with her on Valentine's Day.

I mean, the whole day is about the color red.

I should have this on lock.

Okay.

So, I came up with an idea to do a little singing telegram for her,

and it starts with me popping out of this bad boy.

You're breaking in.

We traded locker combos as an act of trust.

Her idea.

Okay. Ready?

For what?

To give me notes. I'm gonna run it.

Okay.

Uh, Ricky, I think it locked.

I'm going to get help, stay put.

Ricky!

Nini. Hey.

Hey. Are we in a stairwell?

Big Red got himself stuck in a locker.

Again?

Hey, when you come over after school, bring your ukulele.

Okay? I wanna hear your song too.

Uh...

Yeah, so, here's the deal.

Um, my moms went ice skating for Valentine's Day

and Mama Carol twisted her ankle trying not to steamroll a child.

Oh.