- Mom! - What?
Okay, that's it.
I am not doing this anymore.
Hit me.
- Morning, Gibsons. - Hi, Wren.
- There's no more smoothie left. - Yes, there is.
- Your ankle's still crook? - Uh, it's getting there.
Yeah. I'm just trying to rest it as much as possible before the comp.
A bit much, Ma! You agreed to the party!
I agreed to a team-bonding session.
You hosted backyard gymnastics and maimed your captain.
- I'll live. - Coffee?
You're amazing.
And thanks to her exploding barbecue trick,
we have been blacklisted by the booking site.
Smoothie?
She's dragging me back to the States, Honey.
What?! This is outrageous!
Really? You're welcome to stay. Let me clear out the junk room for you.
For a month? Thanks, but no.
Um... sorry, I've gotta send some work emails.
Why are you leaving? You agreed we could stay until Nationals.
Mum, Summer is my mentor. You have to do something.
Let Margot have her coffee. Then we've got a chance.
Oh. Um, that's Elo. We should really go.
Yeah.
Ma, put the laptop down. We need to talk.
♪ Chakras are glowing ♪
♪ While we are floating ♪
♪ In Mother Ocean... ♪
It doesn't matter who pushed the button on the barbecue.
I left you in charge. It's your responsibility!
Even if I accept that, who puts a thatch roof over a grill?
And we should sue them for the faulty gas tank.
- I'm lucky I still have my beautiful hair. - Summer, enough!
We have come a long way in the last year
and I am not going back to the endless excuses and evasions!
- Excuse me, Margot? - What?!
I... look, I just wanted to say that
I did see Summer cleaning up throughout the whole party
and keeping kids out of the house, and the whole team-bonding thing
actually went really well up until the explosion.
- Oh. - Thanks.
And Ari doesn't even like me.
Where's your girlfriend?
- She's okay, she's at the beach. - Really?
Ma. There's a major competition going on today.
The coach wants us all there. Let me show you how committed I am.
You didn't surf a single competition back in the States. Do you even know the rules?
Yeah, pretty much. And Ari's gonna give me a refresher.
Right?
Yeah.
Yeah, no, we're gonna go over some heat strategies and stuff.
Ma.
If I don't win a heat today, you can take me home.
Okay?
Fine.
Last chance.
Okay.
Thanks, Ma. You won't regret it.
Um... hey.
I left one of my boards here.
I might use it today. Is it okay if...?
Mm. Yeah.
Wait, what was with that at the party?
It's like you're... into me or something.
And what if I am? Into you or something?
But you were with Bodhi.
Bodhi was ages ago.
And from what I've heard, she's definitely moved on.
You know.
It's really flattering, Marz, but...
...this is the last year before I turn pro.
And there is a lot of pressure on me to do well.
From Manu, and my mum, in a way.
I just can't handle anything else too serious.
Okay.
Fair. Just...
I don't know, seemed pretty serious with Griff.
That was nothing. He's a blip.
- Why can't I be a blip? - Because.
You have a career too.
My big brother is your coach.
- It's just not a good idea. - Poppy, do you like me or not?
I gotta go help Manu. I'll speak to you later.
I thought they looked good.
Not that you asked for my opinion.
- I'm gonna leave 'em out. - Yeah, leave 'em out.
So, you take all your dates to the surf shop?
This is a date?
Why do they even sell bikinis down here? It is so cold.
We're just tougher than you Queenslanders, that's all.
So this is why we're here.
You get to show off your glam shots.
No!
It's embarrassing. You can't even tell I'm a surfer.
You're rocking the pink togs.
I want to be Steph Gilmore, not the butt girl.
Sad news - industry wants us to be everything.
Yeah, but I don't come from a big surf family like half the girls.
- I'm not blonde and blue-eyed... - There are lots of blondies.
If they can't see me on the tour, they'll never take me seriously.
Have you told Subtropix your big plan?
I don't want them to laugh.
If they are laughing at you, they should not be your sponsor.
Okay, stop being a perv. I'm getting changed.
Check out old mate.
At this break, the third wave of the set's usually the biggest.
But if it's too big, it closes out.
Right? So the wave after is the go.
- So you gotta wait for the right wave. - Exactly.
'Cause you would never just take the first good-looking wave that comes along.
Well... sometimes you can wait too long for the perfect wave and it never comes.
But what if it eventually does come, just not when you were expecting?
Too late.
Heat's over, everyone's gone home.
I think I got a couple minutes left on the clock.
Let's get out there.
♪ When it all melts down, I'll be there ♪
♪ Whoo, ooh ♪
♪ When it all melts down, I'll be there ♪
♪ I'm tellin' you now, tellin' you now ♪
♪ Sleep is so thin, out of habit ♪
♪ Hard to tell the real From the dreams you imagine ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪
♪ Nights when one broken glass ♪
♪ Turns to total collapse ♪
♪ Just know this too shall pass ♪
♪ I'm tellin' you now, tellin' you now ♪
♪ Whoo, ooh ♪
♪ When it all melts down, I'll be there ♪
♪ Whoo, ooh ♪
♪ When it all melts down, I'll be there ♪
♪ Whoo, ooh ♪
♪ When it all melts down, I'll be there ♪
♪ I'm tellin' you now, tellin' you now ♪
♪ Whoo, ooh ♪
♪ When it all melts down, I'll be there... ♪
Ari, I didn't mean to ghost you.
It's, like, once I decided I wanted to be a legit surfer,
I just didn't want to be talked out of it.
Summer, I promise, I wouldn't have tried to talk you out of it.
So, have you forgiven me for breaking your heart?
Have you heard the Aussie phrase, "up yourself"?
No. I haven't.
- It's feeling so much better. - Good.
You can feel the tension in the air
as the Blu Gravity Talent Search kicks off.
Tuscany Bray, you have been on a hot streak up north.
Now you've come south to show up the locals?
Oh, don't say that.
- I want the locals to like me. - I'm sure they will.
- So she really used the word 'date'? - I know, I couldn't believe it.
And, of course, it just made me more nervous, but...
...she was just, like, so amazing.
- Blushing! Look at your crush face. - Look!
No, okay. I mean, I don't know what's gonna happen.
We both live in different states, so... I'm just trying not to overthink it.
Right.
Wait, did you and Tuscany catch up?
I didn't know that was happening in real life.
Oh, yeah, no, I just... I don't know,
I didn't want to make a big deal about it, in case I crashed and burned.
But, um... she's super cool.
I don't know why you guys didn't hang out more in Queensland.
Different circles. Yeah.
Nice to know one of us is getting some action.
Yeah, I don't think she's the only one, hey?
Griff! Could you not?
- Could you not? - Just being friendly.
Gang, why do I get the feeling that you're all getting distracted?
Listen, this is our last chance before Nationals
to see some of your interstate rivals in action, yeah?
Yeah. Spoiler alert. They're better than you guys.
And not to mention all the big sponsors are here watching.
So every comp, every heat, is an opportunity.
Don't waste it.
Alright, let's go, let's do this!
♪ Think I've got a hangover From one sip of wine ♪
♪ Stillness in the feeling... ♪
Heat 1 of the Under-18 Boys and we are frothing!
♪ And every time I pray I just pray to be free ♪
♪ I pray to be free ♪
♪ Every time I pray I just pray to be free... ♪
Levins, in yellow, the charger from Cronulla finds his line.
Oh! How is this kid still getting better?!
And Bax Radic wants a piece of the action.
Big layback snap!
Sousa and Temple just being outgunned right now.
Levins and Radic through to the quarters...
Well, a bunch of new swimwear's just come through
so I'm pitching a few up-and-comers for a Byron shoot.
I'm thinking you, Poppy maybe...
Are you kidding? That sounds incredible.
I'd love to get some action shots for my socials.
Action shots?
I made the state team, obviously,
and I've been working on more explosive manoeuvres.
Uh...
Look, if you're wanting us to pivot
and push you as more of a performance surfer,
that means better results in comps like this.
I know. And that's why I've been putting the work in.
I promise the results will follow.
Our local boys really feeling the squeeze today.
Couple of minutes left in this heat.
Tommy Ahmed really needs a complete ride.
And yellow up. Needs a big score here.
Oh! But it won't be that one!
Look, the issue is, mate,
Blu Gravity already has a pretty stacked roster in Victoria.
Yeah. Yeah, no. Uh... fair enough.
Loopy. Come on.
Are you seriously gonna risk losing Ari to another sponsor?
I mean, out of the guys he's the best junior surfer in the state.
And he's about to blow Nationals wide open.
He is getting some pretty good PR.
Goldilocks gave you a surf session, did he?
Mm-hm.
The thing is, though,
you know, when you're out there waiting for the "right wave", was it?
Yeah, the other girls, they start putting up scores.
Crikey, that was a seven-point ride for green! What a charger!
They're all over you. They're hassling you.
They're protecting their lead. They're putting the pressure on.
Try picking the right wave then, Torres.
You're mistaking me for someone who feels pressure.
Right. Even though you'll be shipped back to the States if you lose?
I mean, and your first heat is literally impossible.
I mean, my younger sister, that freak from WA...
At least let me loan you a decent board.
I don't accept gifts from questionable men.
Come on.
Don't be an anti-Baxxer.
Hilarious.
Has to be said, Tetanui seems distracted out there.
Wasting time on average waves.
And forced to bail out as that wave peters out.
She'll need more than that as blue just attacks the face,
looking to extend her big lead.
The shredder from Coffs wins the heat.
Heggarty second.
But another Victorian surfer eliminated from the draw as Tetanui falls short.
Hey. Shake it off.
We'll go over the tape later, alright?
Debrief.
You know, it wasn't fair, you dumping all that stuff on me earlier.
You distracted me when I really needed to focus.
Or maybe you lost 'cause you were trying too hard to focus.
That makes no sense.
You know what makes sense, Poppy?
I don't know what you just said.
I said you're amazing.
And I'm pretty cool too.
Sun is shining again...
...as we get into the final few opening heats.
There's a big field of young competitors to get through.
Just goes to show the amazing depth of talent in the junior ranks these days.
Cute girl, but I'd be careful around that one.
Elo, she doesn't need to hear that now.
Hear what?
Uh...
We were pretty tight back in Queensland when we were on the team together -
Tuscany and me.
Until I heard her talking about Wren behind her back,
and it was really nasty stuff.
Yeah, and when I confronted her about it, she just cut me off.
We went from talking every day to pretty much... nothing.
Just like that.
Look, Bodes.
I just don't want you to get hurt like I did, okay?
And she's a tricky competitor too.
So just ignore whatever she's doing out there
and stick to your strategy.
Yeah?
Bray making a statement here.
Already two scores over a seven, and here she goes again!
Come on, Bodes!
Bodhi Mercer has shown potential this season,
but a finals berth would really put her in the conversation.
10 minutes to go now in this heat.
- Bray on a combined score of... - This okay?
That's sweet, but, um... you don't have to worry about it, really.
Wren, it just looked really painful this morning.
I don't know if it's worth the risk.
Ari, if she wants to compete, let her compete.
People surf on injuries all the time, right?
What are you guys talking about?
Oh, I'm just saying, Wren's really tough.
She was limping like crazy earlier and now she wants to get out there.
- I wasn't limping. - Wren, come on.
It's just sore, that's all.
What, so now it's sore? I thought you said that it was getting better.
Just please don't mess yourself up before Nationals.
You're the best surfer on the team, Cap.
We need you ripping.
Alright, Wren, well, let's talk about this.
Summer's right - this comp isn't worth blowing out your ankle.
Okay...
Hey. Sorry.
Take one trip and the job offers keep rolling in, apparently.
- What did I miss? - Nothing.
Just getting in the zone.
Mercer turns and chases Bray.
They both like the look of this one.
Mercer gets there first!
But no! It's a closeout!
Bray laid the trap and Mercer fell right into it.
So you could've given me a win in front of my sponsors.
- After your inspirational chat. - Yeah.
Sorry about that.
Uh, anyway...
Might have a photo shoot up your way in a week or so.
Maybe we could catch up again, if you're around?
Uh... the thing is, I have a girlfriend back home.
Oh.
I'm really sorry if I gave you the wrong impression.
But let's keep in touch.
Final heat of the first round coming up, folks.
We've had a late replacement for Wren Radic
who's had to pull out due to injury.
Gotta be a seven-point ride at least for Klasky from WA.
Just getting it done out there!
But Torres let down by her wave selection so far.
Only a low five on the board.
Uh... next week in Seattle? Well, I mean, it's possible.
What's the assignment?
Finally a juicy slab comes for Summer Torres!
Big open face here.
Torres looks hungry.
Torres checking her board here. Looks like there's a problem.
See? The fins came off.
Now... don't ask me to do anything else.
I won't.
Probably.
Torres forced to come in.
This is gonna waste crucial minutes.
Quick, Poppy! Grab her board! I'll get my kit!
Yeah, I'm here.
- Come on, Summer! - Almost there, Summer!
Go, Summer! Let's go, let's go, let's go!
Pop! I need my fins!
No, don't worry. I got this. We'll fix it.
Seattle in a week, fully functioning?
Yeah. It'll have to be business class.
- Hey, Margot! - Um, Flo, can I call you back?
I'm confused. How can you be in Seattle next week and also here in Shorehaven?
Because I need to keep employers on the hook.
I can't believe this!
I'm out there busting my ass and you're basically on a plane already!
You have no faith in me. You're creating this whole plan and not being straight.
I flew you halfway across the world!
You talk this big game about committing to surfing,
but here you are arguing with me.
If I have any problems with commitment, I learned from the best.
That's a bit rich.
Torres is either very confident or seriously distracted here.
- You are unbelievable. - Let's be real.
From the moment we got here, Mom,
you've been looking for an excuse to leave.
Yeah, because Shorehaven doesn't have the happiest memories for me.
Our lives are in New York.
Do you mind?
Ma.
For the first time in my life
I have found something that keeps me up at night
and gets me out of bed in the morning.
Something I want to take as far as I can go.
And, dummy, it's all because of you.
I'm never going back.
- Great. - Summer!
You have seven minutes.
You got this.
And PS, I'm in the market for a new board.
So, to all the sponsors out there...
Your ad here.
Only a couple of minutes to go.
This is the point where some people would give up.
I'm back. You miss me?
All the right moves from green on this one!
Snap, crackle, pop!
Seconds left on the clock.
Torres needs an eight or better to have any hope of advancing.
Torres with priority.
Pretty good wave here.
Oh, and she lets it go!
She's waiting.
But, wait, looks like she wanted the one behind.
Awesome cutback there!
- Whoo! - Come on, girl.
Big snap!
Goes up for the floater...
...and sticks the landing!
Whoo! Whoo!
And that's an 8.2 for Torres.
- Oh, my God! - And she scrapes through!
Talk about down to the wire!
Nice, Torres.
That was crazy! You actually waited!
Yeah. You both should take the credit, really.
Margot. Hi.
Molly Novak from Subtropix. I... Huge fan.
I see where Summer gets her talent from. And personality.
Mmm. I guess she has to get them from somewhere.
Summer!
Good job in that first heat today.
Thanks.
I know you're looking for a sponsor.
Is there any interest in joining our shoot in Byron Bay next week?
No way.
A lot, Molly. A lot of interest.
Uh...
Well, I can't really say no.
Cool! Well, you'll round out my Victorian posse.
So, Bodhi, Poppy...
...and, of course, our Queensland hotshot...
Wren has done a bunch of shoots for us already.
You'll take Summer under your wing, won't you?
Of course.
Can't wait.