01x16 - It's Hard to Be Normal

[bunniefuu]

[waves splashing)

["Aiming For Your Head" by Betchadupa)

♪ There's too much choice ♪

♪ And not enough time ♪

♪ To find what's mine ♪

♪ Aiming for your head ♪

♪ Get down ♪

[waves splashing)

♪ You're the only one in town ♪

[waves splashing)

[upbeat techno music) [panting)

- Remind me never to train with you again.

- We haven't even started the bench presses yet.

- I'm not a complete wuss,

but on top of everything we do with Simmo,

I don't know how you do it.

- It's what I gotta do to get to the top too.

[upbeat techno music) Remember what Simmo tells us

when we're training? - This is good for

your surfing. - Right,

so this is how I do it.

If it's good for my surfing, I do it.

And if it's not, I don't.

[panting) [upbeat techno music)

- This is k*lling me!

- Ah!

- Are you OK?

- Yeah, I'm fine. [upbeat techno music)

- Yup, definitely getting close to retirement.

- Yeah, tell me about it.

- Just hang in there until we get to the regional finals.

- OK, let's go.

Remember, bigger boards today.

Ladies, just in time for Simmo's

Top Turned Master Class. - Great.

- I can hardly walk, let alone surf.

I'm gonna sit this one out. - Aww.

I introduced Fly to my extra training program,

but I don't think she liked it.

- I see, how's it going? - One hour of weights,

minutes of the rowing machine, three times a week.

- Good on your pacing, I'm really impressed.

It'll start paying dividends

in the water too, I guarantee it.

[upbeat rock music) [waves splashing)

- That's it Edge, get your board right back out.

Anna, you're surfing beautifully

through that inside section.

Keep it up, really good stuff.

Heath, you gotta drive off the border mate.

Generate more speed, speed is everything.

- But we need new speed boards.

- Mate, there's nothing wrong with your board, okay?

You gotta look ahead down the line

and get ready for the section. - These boards are beyond it.

- Mate, a good tradesman never blames his tools, all right?

Back out there, come on! [upbeat rock music)

[waves splashing)

- Nice tail, bet she's super responsive too.

- Yeah, it flies.

- What I couldn't do on a board like that.

[upbeat rock music)

[waves splashing)

Damn, are you OK?

What happened? - Nothing, I just fell off.

- Come on.

Hey Anna, you need to get that wrist looked at.

Come on, we're going in. - No.

- Anna, come on! [waves splashing)

- It should be right for tomorrow,

if you rest this afternoon. - But I really need to work

on my top turns. - Last time I checked,

I was the coach, yeah?

Right, now I need ya to ice it.

minutes on, minutes off, you know the drill.

- Yeah, OK.

["Little Blue Car" by Underminers)

- [Announcer] Board riders in the girls, deep one.

[air horn blaring)

Make your way to down to the water, thank you.

[waves splashing)

- Pretty horrible condition.

- They haven't called it off, yet.

It'll be OK.

["Little Blue Car" by the Underminers)

[waves splashing)

- Yeah, Anna is carving it off of the rector.

Secret weapon, the Biar Ritz Blitz.

Six foot one, first g*n in the pier.

Yeah, OK, this was some serious boarding.

♪ We are fingered often gone ♪

[air horn blowing)

- [Announcer] One, boys.

- Come on, boys, we're up.

[applauding)

- Good luck, guys.

Good luck, big bro.

- Thanks.

I'm gonna need it against these guys.

[upbeat rock music)

- All surfers, please make your way

out of the water, the surf is non-contestable.

I repeat, non-contestable.

The final will be postponed 'til next Saturday.

- Is Heath all right?

- Yeah, but he broke his board.

- [Announcer] The leader of the boys

at this point is Joe Serson with points.

[applauding)

And in the girls, Anna Peterson leads on points.

- Excellent.

- Good one, you. - Great stuff, Anna.

- You were solid out there, Anna.

What'd I tell you?

All this work's starting to pay off.

- Thanks, Mike.

- OK, now, you can win.

All you've got to do is stay focused,

keep your eyes on the prize, and look after that wrist.

- Yep.

- I can't believe he's beating us.

- Yeah, tell me about it.

At least your board's still in one piece.

- Yeah, that was a mean wipe out.

I couldn't pull that off even if I tried.

- Very funny.

Not gonna be laughing when I'm dropping in on you

on my new Blitz.

- Planning on winning the leader, eh, mate?

- No.

I figure if Anna can get a Blitz,

no reason why I can't get one.

- Anna's got a Blitz because Biar Ritz is sponsoring

Kai boarding in Europe.

- So?

- So, when she started surfing,

they just continue to provide her with gear.

So, they make surfboards, as well.

It's all part of her deal.

- Oh, yeah, right.

- But, seeing as how boards are our own responsibility,

I don't think Solid Blue would mind if you approached them.

- It handles the big stuff really well.

So it was perfect for today.

- Great, let me know if you need anything else, OK?

- Great, thanks, Claudia.

- Hey.

- Hey, Joe, congratulations.

- Thanks, you too.

You gonna come to the after party?

- I've got an early training session in the morning.

- That's right.

Parties are no good for my surfing, right?

- Are you nuts?

Come on, it'll be fun.

- No, I really can't.

[rock music)

- She should be chilling out with us.

- Who? - Anna.

- She's overdoing it big time.

She's gonna burn out if she keeps this up.

- You should have seen her at the gym.

She's a machine.

- So are you guys worried about Anna

or are you worried about her catching you all up?

- We're not even going to answer that.

- We need to do something.

- Joe, why don't you ask her?

I mean, she'd come out and play if you go and get her.

- I've already asked her.

- Well, ask again.

- Come on, Joe, please.

- OK, OK, I'll see what I can do.

- Parties are no good for my surfing.

I've got to keep focused.

Parties are no good for my surfing.

I've got to keep focused.

Parties are no good for my surfing.

- Tanya said it's the first time, you know.

- I'm just doing some washing.

- Yeah, I can see that.

- Sorry, what are you doing here?

- I've come to get you.

Come.

Hear that?

[chattering)

- Yes.

- That's the sound of a major ground fest happening.

Everyone having fun, which is what you should be doing.

Come on, Anna.

How else are we going to beat Germany at beach volleyball?

- Hey, Germany can hold her own, even with one arm.

- Prove it.

- All right, I'll come, but only if I'm back by five

so I can go for a run.

- Cross my heart, hope to die,

I'll be your personal alarm clock.

[chattering, upbeat rock music)

- Hey, about time.

- Joe twisted my arm.

- I hope not that one.

Hey.

- Oh, hey, Anna, Anna.

So, you know how you've got that

board sponsor, Biar Ritz, right?

- Yeah, what about it?

- Well, me, Fly, and Heath need new big boards, new g*ns.

- So we thought you might be able to like talk

to your board sponsor.

- See if they'd be interested in sponsoring us, too.

- Or, you know, just a one off gift.

Four or five boards for the whole academy to use.

- We'll do anything in return.

- What do you think?

- Yeah, sure, I'll talk to her.

I mean, I can't promise that she'll be interested.

But I'll try.

[laughing)

- You guys put together your CVs and any recent

comp videos, explain to me what you want and why,

and I'll put you to the owners.

- So that's it, a single video pitch

and we could have a board deal with Biar Ritz?

- Maybe, but you'll have to get it to me quickly.

I'm going overseas this week.

- How quickly?

- Could you get me something by tomorrow?

End of the day?

- Tomorrow? - I'll be in the office

until six, Anna, can you show them the way?

- Yep. - Great.

See you all tomorrow then.

- This is great.

- We could have the new boards in time for the finals.

- Can we really get this together by tomorrow?

- Easy, look, I'll go ahead at the comp footage tonight,

we'll do the interviews tomorrow.

It's in the bag.

[rock music, chattering)

- Thank you.

This has got to be a better than washing socks.

- Joe, it's after five.

You didn't remind me.

- But you're having fun, right?

- Yep, but that's not the point.

What happened to my personal alarm clock?

- I don't know, I guess I must have hit the snooze button.

- OK, who wants to go for a swim?

[cheering, chattering)

- Come on, I'll walk you home.

You were awesome today.

- Thanks, you too.

Nice add.

- Thanks.

I had an unfair advantage.

- Really?

- Dad said he'd buy me a car if I did well.

- A car?

Wow.

- Yeah, I'm stoked.

I'm going for my license first thing tomorrow.

Hey, what time are you training tomorrow?

- Seven 'til and then to two or three.

- So you free from to ?

- Yeah, I guess.

- Do you want to like hang out?

- Yeah, OK.

- I can't believe you and Joe are going on a date.

- What?

- It's not a date, it's just hanging out.

- Where I come from, if I guy asks you to hang out,

it's a date.

- You're not wearing jeans, are you?

- Yeah, why?

- Anna.

It's your first date.

You've got to look hot.

- Knowing my brother, it will be a disaster.

So, I wouldn't get too excited about it.

- Don't listen to her.

Come on, I'll lend you some clothes.

- Hey, check it out.

- Hey, congratulations.

- Hey, Anna, Joe's here. - Coming.

- [Bec] Wow, bro, your own driver's license.

- So cool.

Whoa, Joe, you look scary.

- Yeah, is that a zit?

- Give me that.

[laughing)

[upbeat guitar music)

- Wow, new skirt?

- New look.

- It's Paris.

- No, it's nice.

[laughing)

- So, where are we going?

- Don't worry, it's all organized.

It's gonna be great.

♪ Been soulless and unkind ♪

Dad signed up a second hand car for me.

Through a mate of his.

Gonna give me a really good deal.

- Great.

- It's gonna be awesome.

Fire the breaks all up the coast.

It's total freedom, you know?

- Joe. - Hey, Robbo.

This is Anna.

- Hello, Anna. - Hi.

- So what do you reckon mate, eh?

Racks for your boards.

Very safe car.

Heaps of legroom for your girlfriend here.

- It's unreal, Robbo.

What do you reckon, Anna?

- Yeah, it's nice.

Unless, what about that one?

[rock music)

- How come it's cheaper?

- It's been taking up yard space for a while

and we just want to move it.

- I think I can talk Dad around.

Especially if I'm saving him a grand.

- Exactly.

[car sputtering)

♪ I believe in ♪

- Nice one. - Whoa, check it out.

- Nice. - Are you serious?

- What a paint job. - What a classic.

- Hey, not bad, man.

- Are you telling me Dad chose this for you?

- Not exactly.

- Oh, I'm so glad I'm not you right now.

- So.

- Better get going.

Thanks for a nice time.

- Hey.

I was just wondering, I'm gonna be taking her for a spin

down to Heron Beach this afternoon

and I was just wondering if you wanted to come?

- I was going to do some training.

- Well, you would be training,

it would just be a different location.

And you know, you need to be versatile

and surf different breaks.

- Good point.

- And I could give you a few pointers.

- [Anna] Oh, really?

- So, I'll get my board and be back

to pick you up in a half an hour?

- OK.

- I'm one of seven surfers selected from around Australia

to attend Solar Blue.

- I'll be back by five. - I came second in--

- Are we ready? - Australian--

- As long as I get it to Claudia by six,

that's the deadline, right?

- Yep, six sharp. - I ride a six foot--

- See you later. - Bye.

- Most of the time.

[laughing)

Ah, new love.

- At least it will take her mind off training for a while.

[upbeat rock music)

♪ Oh I ♪

♪ I can never do ♪

- Hi, my name is Perri Lua,

and I'm part of the Solar Blue surfing team.

I've been surfing since I was and competing nationally

since I was .

♪ I'll take you in my motorcar ♪

- I placed third in the girl's title last year and--

- First in the Bell's Beach Comp two years running.

- I ride a six foot short board most of the time.

However, I could really do with some practice

on boards with longer rails for the bigger surf.

- And Biar Ritz make the best Semi-g*n star boards

in the industry.

We're sure that we can help give Biar Ritz Boards

a top of the line profile.

With our skill, your boards, it's a win win

if ever there was.

How's that?

- Good work, man. [chattering)

[upbeat rock music)

- It's too flat.

- Come on, we can still have a paddle.

So, Dad went mental about the car, but I don't care.

I like it.

- I like it, too.

Almost as good as a BMW.

- Yeah, almost.

Whoa.

[upbeat rock music)

Hey.

- Sorry, I couldn't resist.

- Is this the same girl who refused a party invite

to do a washing?

- Same girl, just not as serious.

♪ Oh I ♪

- Hi, my name is Terry Miller. - Come on, Anna.

Making me nervous.

She's cutting it a bit fine.

- Here's the cover.

- And here's our bios.

- Look, do you think we should give Anna a call?

See how faraway she is?

- I'm glad it turned around a bit.

Perri was right, you're ahead of burnout city.

- What do you mean?

- Well, you're pushing yourself way too hard.

- No, what do you mean Perri was right?

- She was worried about you.

Everyone was.

That's why they made me drag you out to the party.

- They made you?

- Perri twisted my arm.

- So the only reason you're hanging out with me

is because Perri asked you to.

- Well, of course not.

- Such an idiot.

- Anna, wait, that's not what I meant, wait, Anna.

I'm not just hanging out with you because Perri asked me to.

I mean, that's why I asked you to the party,

but like-- - You better stop

before you dig yourself any deeper.

The gate's locked.

It's past five.

- Far out.

- I have to deliver the video in less than one hour.

- I don't believe this.

- It's Biar Ritz, it's B I A R.

- No, look under manufacturer.

- Yeah, Earth to Anna, where are you?

Look, this is an SOS.

We're gonna have to do this without you

but we don't know where to take the video.

So call me.

Like now.

[beeping)

- Come on, phone. [beeping)

- We could catch a bus, but that would take an hour or so.

- This telephone.

[grunting)

Ow.

- Anna.

You OK?

- I'm fine, thanks.

- [Joe] You should get some ice on that.

- How?

We're stuck in a car park in the middle of nowhere.

- Don't worry, I'll sort it out.

[rock music)

Get inside.

- What are you doing?

♪ Everything about ♪

- Gonna ram it.

- Joe, that's crazy.

[engine starting)

[engine roaring)

[rock music)

- Hello, hello?

[beeping)

[melancholy music)

[gentle, muffled music)

- What a waste.

- It was a good job, though. - Yeah.

I really thought we had a chance.

- What do you reckon happened?

Do you think she just forgot?

- I didn't forget.

- Where have you been?

- I'm sorry.

We got locked in the car park and my mobile was flat.

- Don't worry, just looked really good there for a moment.

We're sure that we can help give Biar Ritz Sports

a top of the line profile.

With our skill, your boards, it's a win win,

if ever there was.

- I just heard it as I fell,

and then we tried to bust out the car park--

- You did what?

Anna, the finals are in a few days.

What were you doing out there, anyway?

- I was just trying to have fun,

to be a normal teenager.

- Well, you can't be a normal teenager

when you're an elite athlete.

And here is why.

If you're gonna be a pro surfer,

you have to make some sacrifices.

You can't put yourself in a situation like this

three days before a big event.

- But it will be OK for Saturday.

- I don't know.

We'll have to wait and see.

[melancholy guitar music)

- I'm so sorry.

Can you tell the others I'm sorry?

- It's OK, it's not your fault.

[birds squawking, waves crashing)

- Look, it's really impressive, Anna.

But at the end of the day, they didn't get it

into me on time.

And this is business.

- But it's my fault that they didn't get it in.

I let them down.

Don't punish them for my stuff up, please.

- Oh, hey, Anna, I'm sorry I upset you last night.

- Don't be. - No, no.

I built it up way too much.

- You put a lot into it.

You were right to be angry with me.

- Even if we made the deadline,

we weren't guaranteed a deal.

- That's true.

- Yeah, probably better off with a local board anyway.

I mean, Biar Ritz Boards are rumored to have some problems

in the past.

- I'd be careful what you say about Biar Ritz Boards.

- What do you mean?

- You might have to take it all back.

[upbeat guitar music)

- [Man] These are fantastic.

Yeah, Anna really came through with the goods.

- [Anna] No problem.

I told you to watch what you say.

- Hey.

You and those boards make a perfect match.

- Yeah, he's already proposed to his.

- Thanks, they're great.

- Yeah, thanks, we're stoked.

- Excellent, well, good luck.

Get out there.

- So how long will you be off the water for?

- About another week.

- Well, we want to see you out there again soon.

So take care of yourself, OK?

- I will. - Good.

- This is it.

The finals, and the surf is going off.

But the best bit is Biar Ritz came through with the goods.

How do you rate your chances on your new g*n, mate?

- Well, the wind is well overhead and breaking.

Great conditions for a natural fall.

- Yeah, I'll let him have his dreams.

- As I reckon, I'm gonna be unbeatable in this baby, huh?

Check it out.

- You won't be if you miss your head, mate.

You're all up next.

- Good luck.

- I don't need luck.

I've got the Blitz.

♪ I hear them singing in with us ♪

[upbeat rock music)

♪ Come find me ♪

♪ I am missing ♪

- Wow. - Check it out.

What's got into Joe?

- I didn't know he could surf like that.

♪ Can keep on listening ♪

- Were we good or were we good?

- We were good.

- [Announcer] And the winner of the Northern New South Wales

Boys' Comp is Joe Serson.

[chattering)

- Better prepare your victory speech.

So, your boyfriend won, hey?

- He's not my boyfriend.

- Ah.

I thought.

- [Announcer] Board riders in the girls under final,

please make your way down to the water.

Thank you.

[upbeat rock music, horn blaring)

- Try not to worry too much about it, Anna.

There's time left to make up ground,

but it's important you learn from your mistakes.

♪ Because I need you ♪

♪ Has been my life ♪

♪ So much left ♪

♪ We may never realize ♪

- [Announcer] And the winner in the girls' competition

is Rebecca Sampson.

[applauding, chattering)

Pro champion in the Northern

New South Wales Borderliners Competition.

- Congratulations, Bec.

You were great out there.

- Thank you, Anna.

I'm so sorry you couldn't compete today.

- Just watch out next time.

- Listen, Joe told me about what happened

between you two.

- It's no big deal.

- He really likes you.

Believe me, I know.

It's like a sister thing.

[upbeat guitar music)

♪ So you'll be thinking of driving down the highway ♪

♪ See your mind ♪

- Did your dad make you swap?

- No, I just thought it'd be better.

It protects the dash from cracking.

The ozone's really bad in the southern hemisphere,

sun spotter. - It's a good idea.

It's very sensible.

- I don't suppose you want to

go for a milkshake or something.

[upbeat rock music)

I'll take that as a yes.

- Actually, I can't.

I have to go to the physical.

I'd love a lift.

- Yeah, yeah.

[engine starting)

- I can't believe he beat us again.

I think I could really get to hate this guy.

- He got the title, the car, and the girl.

- Who cares?

I got the Biar Ritz Blitz.

There's always another.

[upbeat rock music)

♪ Here's to my choice ♪

♪ And not enough time ♪

♪ To find ♪

♪ What's more ♪

♪ Aiming for your head, get down ♪

♪ You're the only one in town ♪

[musical sting)