"Friends Close, Enemies Closer" is the first episode in the second season of the ABC drama series Make It or Break It. It is the twenty first episode overall, and aired June 28, in 2010.
Synopsis[]
The girls beat the Chinese gymnastic team at a club meet after defying the National Committee and are labelled as the Rock Rebels; Payson tries to push herself for a comeback but Sasha feels she is not ready yet; the girls pose for a magazine cover.
Plot[]
Emily, Lauren, and Kaylie defy the National Committee by inviting and beating the Chinese gymnastic team at a club meet. After that, Ellen Beals tells the girls they've been suspended from the National team until further notice and won't be going to France for the invitational. The girls go behind Sasha's back and try to ask Ellen for forgiveness.
Meanwhile, Payson is still working on her comeback to gymnastics, but Sasha doesn't think she's ready. Payson ignores Sasha's wishes and petitions to perform in front of the National Committee in France to see if they'll let rejoin the Nationals team.
Kaylie asks Carter for another chance at their relationship, but Carter tells they're better off as friends. Chloe and Steve continue to date, but Emily makes Chloe promise that she won't accept money from him. Little do Chloe and Emily know, Steve makes a deal with Ellen that if he helps her get rid of Sasha, she'll help him gain control of the Rock, guarantees a spot for Lauren on the Nationals team, and make a private scholarship fund for Emily.
Lauren, Kaylie, and Emily apologize to the National Committee for their actions. Ellen tells them that their suspension has been lifted & Kaylie will be going to France ranked at #1 while Emily is ranked #3 and Lauren is an alternate. Upset at Kaylie for always getting her own way, Lauren reveals to Kaylie that she didn't get her way with Carter and that he chose her as his girlfriend.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Chelsea Hobbs as Emily Kmetko
- Ayla Kell as Payson Keeler
- Josie Loren as Kaylie Cruz
- Cassie Scerbo as Lauren Tanner
- Susan Ward as Chloe Kmetko
- Candace Cameron Bure as Summer Van Horne
Guest Starring[]
- Peri Gilpin as Kim Keeler
- Neil Jackson as Sasha Belov
- Michelle Clunie as Ellen Beals
- Anthony Starke as Steve Tanner
- Zachary Burr Abel as Carter Anderson
- Mia Rose Frampton as Becca Keeler
Co-Starring[]
- Tisha French as Maitre 'D'
- Zane Holtz as Austin Tucker
- Josh Adamson as Photographer
- Grace Eboigbe as Shack Customer
- Alex Lewis as Messenger
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