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we were so excited
to make it to the finals.
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"Everyone was convinced
that we were going to win.
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And we wanted
to prove them right.
1:27:12
"We'd been together as a couple
for as long as we'd been partners.
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"But we began training too hard.
Pushing each other. Expecting too much.
1:27:23
"Well, we didn't win.
Not even close.
1:27:30
"I came back without
my trophy or my partner.
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"And all this time I've been
hiding out at Miss Mitzi's.
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Angry at myself.
Frustrated and embarrassed.
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"But coaching you and Bobbie,
seeing how alive you were out there...
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made me realize
just how much I'd given up.
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"And now,
for the first time in a long time...
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I want to dance again.
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"So I need to thank you -
thank you for helping me to see this.
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"I hope I get to see you and dance
with you once more before I leave.
1:28:49
"Paulina."