The text appears to be a script or transcript of a conversation or monologue. The speaker, Lily, is from Canada and is expressing her frustration with her overprotective parents who have prevented her from pursuing her passion for dance. She recounts her experiences growing up, her rebellion against her parents, and her friendship with Zoe, a rebellious girl in school. She also mentions her brother, Grant, who she develops a crush on.
Lily's parents, who were once famous dancers, had a falling out due to a competition incident. This led to a rift between the two families, with Lily's parents feeling guilty and ashamed. Lily's parents eventually left town, leaving Lily to be homeschooled.
Lily eventually moves to New York to study dance at a prestigious university. She performs in a major theater production and is chosen to perform in her former town. She encounters Zoe, who has been living on the streets, and helps her. Zoe's family has moved into their old house, and Zoe's mother has lost her job.
Lily invites Zoe to see her perform in "The Nutcracker" production, and Zoe enjoys it so much that Lily gets her a job as an assistant props girl. When they return to Lily's parents' house, Zoe and Grant are there, and they are relieved to see Zoe. Lily's parents apologize to Zoe's mother for their past actions.
In the end, Lily, Zoe, and Grant express their desire to make peace with each other and start a new friendship.
1. The speaker is Lily, a Canadian girl who grew up in a very protective environment.
2. Lily's parents were overprotective and didn't allow her to participate in any extracurricular activities, including dance.
3. Lily's parents refused to let her join an extracurricular dance program in school.
4. Lily's parents were against her becoming a famous dancer due to the potential media attention.
5. Lily's parents had a decent job to take care of them after her father left.
6. Lily's parents have a brother who goes to a special school and gets all the attention.
7. Lily's parents were worried when she went to a friend's house for a sleepover.
8. Lily's parents were very worried when they found out she was going to a dance competition.
9. Lily's parents were shocked when they found out she won a local dance competition.
10. Lily's parents were best friends and famous dancers, but they had a falling out due to a competition incident.
11. Lily's parents' best friend ended up winning the competition, and Lily's mother was permanently injured.
12. Lily's parents felt guilty about the incident and were ridden with shame.
13. Lily's parents decided to leave town to avoid the consequences of their actions.
14. Lily was homeschooled after her family moved.
15. Lily visited Zoe and Grant in the town where they lived.
16. Lily's parents applied for her to study dance in one of the best universities abroad.
17. Lily was accepted into the university and moved to New York for five years to train as a professional dancer.
18. Lily was chosen to perform in the biggest theater production called The Nutcracker.
19. Lily found Zoe on the streets and took her back to her parents' house.
20. Lily invited Zoe to The Nutcracker production, and Zoe loved it so much that she even got a job as an assistant props girl.
21. Lily's parents found Zoe and took her back to their house.
22. Lily's parents apologized to Zoe's mother for helping Zoe.
23. Lily's parents asked Zoe for forgiveness.
24. Lily, Zoe, and Grant decided to make peace with each other.