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"Water It" is the 26th episode in Season 2 of The Next Step, and the 56th episode overall. It aired on November 14, 2014.
Synopsis
Officially back together, Riley and James search for the spark they used to have together.
Plot
James and Riley are at Culture Shock, trying to rekindle what they once had; although they are together again, things remain awkward between them. West gives the two movie tickets, and despite them being a few weeks old, the two appreciate the thought. After he leaves, Giselle and Thalia enter and offer the two their duet back because the two believe that Riley and James have more chemistry than them. James and Riley eventually accept, but Riley secretly wonders if they actually do have enough chemistry yet to do the duet.
A-Troupe is practising their semi-finals routine for Nationals, with Michelle trying to catch up. Kate calls Michelle into her office and after expressing how glad she is that she has returned, asks her if she would still like the female solo. After some convincing, Michelle says yes, although she is still weary as to whether or not she can pull it off in time.
At Culture Shock, Emily encounters West seemingly talking to himself, and upon further inquiry finds out that he is actually dubbing people's conversations. Emily decides to join him and the two dub Giselle and Thalia's conversation, which actually proves to be fun. Meanwhile, James and Riley struggle with their duet, and worry it might not work out because their chemistry is not at the same level that it once was. Sensing this, Riley calls for a break.
Michelle is practising for her solo in Studio A, when Eldon walks in. Eldon eventually asks to see what she has so far, and Eldon critiques it as well as gives her some tips to make it a better routine. Michelle confesses that it feels like their rough times are now in the past.
Emily and West are still dubbing people's conversations. Emily confesses that she likes hanging out with West. After a bit, West asks what her "thing" is, as he is willing to take part in it. Before she can answer, Riley enters, and takes Emily aside to ask her for advice about James. Emily suggests that she do something nice for James because maybe he doesn't know that she cares about him, creating an imbalance. Riley decides that is a good idea.
In Studio A, Eldon is doing his routine for Michelle. When he finishes, Michelle suggests that he give his dance a storyline: since the song is called "Oxygen", he starts with the metaphorical oxygen in one part of his body and has it completely flowing through him by the end of the dance.
Emily takes West to the shopping mall and reveals that her "thing" is returning items to stores. It proves to be amusing when Emily tries to return a scarf (a gift from her aunt that is not the right colour) and is unable to because she doesn't have her receipt, therefore making it against store policy. Emily points out that the policy is to offer a store credit if a customer does not have their receipt, but the employee still refuses to budge. Emily eventually pretends to cry and West also steps in to help, causing such a scene that the assistant eventually gives her the store credit.
That evening, James arrives at Parkour Alley, having received a message from West to meet him there. Instead, he finds Riley with a picnic basket full of shawarma for them to have together. Back at the studio, Michelle and Eldon are fine-tuning their solos. The two finally become friends again.
Riley and James are having their picnic and are beginning to become back in sync. After Riley professes that the Riley Roll-up was her favourite thing on the list, James performs it once more. The two slow-dance and ultimately kiss. Riley says in Talking Heads that now they're official.
Trivia
- James and Riley are performing in the duet round at Nationals again.
- Michelle is once again the female soloist for Nationals, meaning she will be defending her title of Miss Nationals Soloist, albeit in a different country.
- Michelle and Eldon are friends again.
Continuity
- The choreography that A-Troupe rehearses in group rehearsal is part of their Nationals semi-finals group dance that they perform in "You Love Me".
- Michelle says, " It (Nationals) is around the corner," which is a running gag in the show.
- The lifts and bench that James and Riley use in their duet rehearsal are part of their Nationals duet that they perform in "I Don't Know".
- The choreography that Eldon and Michelle rehearse are their Mister and Miss Nationals Soloist solos that they perform in "Re-Match" and "What You Waiting For?" respectively.
- James refers to when he and Riley took the bus to pick up the costumes for Regionals, which happens in "Road to Joy".
- James references when he reads Riley's diary and him finding out that Riley thought he was cute when they first met years ago that take place and are revealed in "Make a Plan to Love Me".
- Riley references the Riley Roll-Up that James creates in "Sacrifice" after which James performs again.
- Riley confesses that her and James' date is "pretty perfect", which is reminiscent of her saying the same thing during their first date in Studio A in "First Date".
Cultural references
- The title of this episode refers to a song of the same name by Christina Martin.
Cast
Main
- Alexandra Beaton as Emily
- Bree Wasylenko as Kate
- Brittany Raymond as Riley
- Jennifer Pappas as Chloe
- Jordan Clark as Giselle
- Isaac Lupien as Eldon
- Lamar Johnson as West
- Taveeta Szymanowicz as Thalia
- Trevor Tordjman as James
- Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle
- Zac Vran as Hunter
Other
- Eric Andrews as the store assistant
Absent
- Brennan Clost as Daniel
- Logan Fabbro as Amanda
- Natalie Krill as Phoebe
Featured music
- "All Eyes On You"
- "All I Can Do"
- "Control"
- "Hero"
- "Low"
- "Never Get Lost"
- "Oxygen"
- "Showstoppa"
- "Smile at the End of the World
- "Tears Us Apart"
- "Water It"
- "We Go"
- "You Are the One"
Quotes
- Main article: Water It (episode)/Quotes
Aftershow
- Main article: Water It (episode)/Aftershow
Gallery
"Look at that painting!"
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