I’ll just post this before the episode comes out tonight. I give you my take on what I think the finale should go.
EJ is seen sitting in the middle of the room with empty chairs surrounding him. He sits facing the stage to let everything that happened tonight sink in. For the first time in two weeks, he was able to breathe.
He heard footsteps slowly getting closer, but didn’t bother to see who it was.
“Tonight was a successful night.” The voice said softly as they took the seat next to him.
Eej looks to his right to meet eyes with Gina.
“Yup.” He says unenthusiastically facing back the dim lit stage. “I guess my obsession over making the show perfect really paid off, huh.” He genuinely smiles to himself. “And with this documentary being on Disney+, it’ll open up so many opportunities for you, Gina. You’ll get the big break you deserve.”
“It was all because of you, EJ. The show wouldn’t have done so great without you and your hard work. I’m sorry I didn’t see it then.” He didn’t acknowledge the compliment and apology. Instead, he changed the subject.
“My dad was in the crowd to watch the show. We even got a chance to talk. He said that he was proud of me… and that he’s reconsidering it.” EJ said, not giving Gina a single glance. “He’s not sending me off to Saint Louis anymore. He finally saw that I can make my own history . We did it, G. We can..” He stopped himself after realizing that he got a little too excited and that there’s no we anymore. He shut his eyes. “I’m sorry. I forgot for a second there.”
Silence was the only thing you can hear from Gina, but the tears in her eyes said a lot. She smiled at him, They shared a good moment before Corbin burst through the door, startling the two.
“Ah! There you are. Good news, EJ.” He remembered my name this time, EJ thought to himself. “The House of Mouse was impressed with your work, Kid. They’re offering you another project to direct here in LA!” Corbin holds the door open with one hand and points the other right at EJ. “Show em how it’s done. I’m looking forward to working with you again. And Gina, great performance tonight.Both of yall killed it.” And with that, he leaves the two teenagers alone once more.
This time, both were left speechless.