Make It or Break It

Red Tanner desperately needs your help.

This is uncharted territory.

An athlete's heart is very different from a normal heart.

I'm so lucky I found someone like you.

I feel just as lucky.

So her heart is... broken?

More like her heart is unique.

Just like me.

The average heart beats somewhere between

sixty to 90 times per minute.

Occasionally, in Lauren's case, it beats much faster,

resulting in less time for the heart muscle to relax

between contractions, ultimately causing her black outs.

And you don't need to cut her open to fix this?

The procedure is done intravenously.

We'll insert a catheter through her veins

and transmit radio waves directly to her heart,

changing its electrical rhythm.

Most of my patients have had positive results with this procedure,

and they're able to return to their lives within a matter of days.

Have I answered all your questions?

- Thank you, doctor. - You're welcome.

I'll check in with you later.

Yes.

The meals here taste like cardboard slop.

Now, chicken enchiladas with mole sauce,

that's some serious eating.

Well, if that cardboard slop can help me land

a full twist dismount on vault,

I would eat it breakfast, lunch and dinner.

You'll get it. We can work on it in practice.

Wait, are you actually offering to help me?

- I can be nice! - Really?

Besides, if I have to be stuck with you in London

you'd better be burning that vault.

Is that Kaylie Cruz and Jordan Randall?

Oh, my God, look at you two, you're all grown up.

Coach Ray? Is that really you?!

- Last time I checked. - Oh, my God!

Uh, how's the Florida camp?

Do you still have that crazy petting zoo?

The watering hole, the petting zoo, exactly as you left it.

- Hey, Jordan! - Hey. What are you doing here?

Welcome to the USA Training Center, Coach Keegan.

Coach McIntire. I'm a huge fan of yours.

Likewise. We're lucky to have you.

Wait, are you working with us?

- For how long? - Ah, ah, ah!

You'll just have to wait until tomorrow for the announcement.

Until tomorrow, ladies.

Bye.

That was a blast from the past. Did you know he was coming?

I had no idea.

Nice jammies.

If you're big game hunting, I surrender.

Are you seriously making fun of me

the night before I have heart surgery?

Get over yourself, Tanner.

I plan on making your life miserable all the way to London.

You should be so lucky.

Hey, I've got Otis, remember?

I don't need any more luck than that.

- Hi. - Uh, thank God!

I've been trying to get rid of him for an hour.

I think I've hit her last nerve. My job here is done.

You two take care of my favorite Barbie, OK?

What's with the cute guy glued to your bedside?

Please, he just came by to rub Otis in my face.

- Sure, that's exactly why he was here for an entire hour. - Oh, yeah.

That meathead is not Lauren Tanner approved.

And besides, Payson's the one we should be grilling for deets.

What's up with lover boy?

What happened?

We made love in a tent in his dorm room.

It was pretty romantic.

You traded in your V-card?

- How was it? - Amazing.

See, don't you wish you came into the fold sooner?

No. Not at all.

I wasn't ready before this.

I grew up a lot this year, I'm a different person now.

It happened because I waited

and being with Rigo made it special.

That's... That's great, Pay.

I'm sorry, Kaylie. We don't need to talk about this right now

- if you don't want to. - Hello? Yeah, we do.

It's fine.

Just because Austin and I broke up

doesn't mean I don't want to know what's going on with you.

Payson Keeler isn't a virgin anymore.

I always thought you'd be next, Kaylie, like, really,

who would've thought that Payson would've beat you to the cherry pop?

Lauren!

Dr. Walker. Hi.

Did I tell you I'm going to dedicate my gold medal to you when I kill it in London?

Modest, isn't she?

We'll see you tomorrow, Lo.

Dr. Walker,

we just wanted to thank you again for doing Lauren's surgery.

- Oh... - Yeah, you really have no idea

what it means to all of us to have her back on the team.

Bye.

That kind of positive energy is gonna be a big help during your recovery.

They'll be an even bigger help in getting me back in shape at the gym.

Lauren,

I want to be clear, this surgery is not a miracle cure.

There's a reason I didn't originally consider you as a candidate.

But I'm a candidate now, so...

We have no idea how your heart's going to react

until after the procedure's done.

But I'll be recovered in time to compete for Trials, right?

I mean, you said most of your patients are back to normal within days.

You're not most patients.

You're an entirely new test subject,

and I'm afraid I can't make you any promises.

In fact, Lauren,

there's a very real chance you won't be ready in time.

Good morning, Wendy.

You know, you could have left your drug screening sample

in the bathroom, like the rest of the girls do.

Actually, I was hoping you can go over the banned substances with me.

I think I'm getting a cold, but I'd hate to take something

that I'm not supposed to.

You know, now that we're close to Trials

I assume Coach wants us randomly screened more often,

don't ya think?

Better to be safe than sorry.

You should always read the ingredients on the box

before taking anything,

but make sure not to take any of these flu meds.

One of the main active ingredients is pseudoephedrine.

And that would be bad, right?

If you get caught with that in your system,

it would be automatic elimination.

Hm.

So, take in lots of fluids

and get lots of extra rest.

Thanks Mrs. M!

- Is that Coach Ray? - Mm-hm.

I remember you telling me about how much fun you used to have

at his rhythmic camp when you were a kid.

Coach Ray is the reason

why I fell in love with gymnastics.

Obviously he is a great coach.

Didn't he help you create your famous "layout Jordan?"

Listen up, ladies.

Olympic Trials are right around the corner.

To help punch up your floor routines,

the NGO has been kind enough to send us

expert choreographer, Coach Ray Keegan.

Thanks Coach, um...

First off, I want to say it's an honor to be here.

I'm here to help you in any way I can,

even if it's just to be a fresh pair of eyes

on a routine.

I'm staying on campus all week.

I'm available to you 24/7. My door is always open.

OK, ladies, let's get to it.

Oh my, what is your name?

Wendy Capshaw!

Wendy Capshaw. Show me what you got.

- What's up? - Austin broke up with Kaylie.

- No way... - Hey.

I guess word travels fast when the golden couple shatters.

So, how are you doing since boy wonder bounced?

He didn't just bounce, he basically said I destroyed his life.

Well, that gives you credit.

According to him, the only reason anybody

was interested in him was because of me.

And he has no interest in being "Mr. Cruz."

You know, it's kind of funny how we spend all this time

trying to be perfect and win,

and then when we get there, it just alienates people.

OK, look, sorry,

I'm not really used to this girlfriend thing.

You're really lucky to have Payson and Lauren.

Yeah, well,

I'm not about to pull Payson off of her cloud nine

and Lauren... she's got bigger problems than I do.

I'm fine. I'll totally get over it.

Yeah, you will,

but that doesn't mean you have to put up with these snots.

Yo, beat it unless you want one.

- Thank you. - No problem.

Look, you should really put some of that hurt you're feeling

in your routines.

Let it drive you. That's what I do.

Whoopsie!

Your leg was bent on that one. It's OK, I got a fix for that.

All right, now, show me your grand battement to the front.

All right, arabesque back.

- Now... Feel that? - Mm-hm.

You need to feel that when you leap.

- Got it? - Mm-hm.

OK.

You're good, Wendy,

but you need to be flawless with this kind of competition.

Speaking of the C word,

of all the girls here, if you had to guess,

who would you say would be my biggest competition?