The Christmas Waltz (2020 TV Movie)

Will Kemp: Roman

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• Roman Davidoff : But you do know the evaluation is free? So... take a chance? You never know, you might surprise yourself.

  Avery : Yeah, I think I, um... Think I've had enough surprises lately. Thanks anyway.

• Avery : So, when is your next opening? I mean... I would have called, but...

  Roman Davidoff : No-one answers?

  Avery : Right.

  Roman Davidoff : You could leave a message.

  Avery : It's just not an efficient way to run a business.

  Roman Davidoff : We do just fine, thank you. Little trade secret - no dance studio ever answers their phones, we're too busy dancing or teaching.

  Avery : It's not very efficient.

  Roman Davidoff : I can take you in an hour. Efficient enough for you?

• Roman Davidoff : Ok, well, the follower starts with the right foot, back, side, together, and then left, side, together. And repeat. Back...

  Avery : Who's the follower?

  Roman Davidoff : You are.

  Avery : Why am I the follower?

  Roman Davidoff : Because I lead.

  Avery : Why, because you're the guy?

  Roman Davidoff : No. If you want to lead, I'm fine with that. Takes longer to learn and you said you were busy, but... By all means, lead away.

  Avery : Uh... Ok, i'm... I'm gonna be the follower.

  Roman Davidoff : Thank you.

• Roman Davidoff : This is your frame, ok? Keep your frame. Ok? And, not too stiff.

  Avery : But you said keep my frame.

  Roman Davidoff : Yes, but you're like a corpse.

  Avery : I am not!

  Roman Davidoff : Don't argue with the teacher!

• Roman Davidoff : Are you going to throw that at me?

  Avery : I don't know.

  Roman Davidoff : I have to warn you, I have lightning dancer reflexes, so you won't be able to... Ooooh...

• Doctor : Let's get you up and see how your balance is.

  Roman Davidoff : Ok. Thank you.

  Avery : Whoa...

  Roman Davidoff : Um... I seem to have forgotten how to stand. Please don't tell anyone. I'm supposed to be - a ballroom champion.

• Avery : Oh... ok, well, the doctor said that you needed to be closely monitored, so I will, um... Come back first thing in the morning and check on you.

  Roman Davidoff : No, that really isn't necessary.

  Avery : If you don't wake up, who's going to teach me how to dance?

  Roman Davidoff : You do know that teaching you to dance is more painful than a concussion?

  Avery : I don't have a comeback for that. Fine!

• Avery : I'm sorry, I'm just, uh... Wow, I don't know where all this emotion is coming from. Now I'm crying in front of a total stranger and I'm just mortified. I'm gonna go.

  Roman Davidoff : Avery, come on. Don't give up.

  Avery : I-I don't give up. On anything. But this is an elective activity, and I just... I don't do failure as a hobby, so... Thank you so much for trying.