Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Fall and Rise
Robin's life is turned upside down by her father's death and subsequent leg injury, forcing her to give up gymnastics.
Key Events
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Car Accident — Robin's father dies in car accident, injuring her leg Characters: Robin Crew, Marge Crew, Jack Crew
Location: Road
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New School — Robin starts at new high school in Buffalo Characters: Robin Crew, Tommy
Location: Buffalo High School
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Gymnastics Tryout — Robin tries out for the Buffalo Flyers gymnastics team Characters: Robin Crew, Jean Stoller, Leah Kilbourne, Carly Simmons
Location: Gymnasium
New Beginnings
Robin starts at a new school and attempts to return to gymnastics while navigating complex relationships.
Key Events
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Gymnastics Tryout — Robin tries out for the Buffalo Flyers gymnastics team Characters: Robin Crew, Jean Stoller, Leah Kilbourne, Carly Simmons
Location: Gymnasium
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Secret Training — Robin trains secretly at warehouse with friends' support Characters: Robin Crew, Roy Teler, Fred Stoner
Location: Warehouse
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Team Bullying — Leah and Stacy bully Robin on the gymnastics team Characters: Robin Crew, Leah Kilbourne, Stacy, Carly Simmons
Location: Gymnasium
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Prank — Leah and Stacy prank Robin into thinking Mark likes her Characters: Robin Crew, Leah Kilbourne, Stacy, Mark
Location: School
Heartbreak and Loss
Robin faces betrayal from teammates and the devastating loss of her mother.
Key Events
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Prank — Leah and Stacy prank Robin into thinking Mark likes her Characters: Robin Crew, Leah Kilbourne, Stacy, Mark
Location: School
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Mother's Death — Robin's mother Marge dies, forcing her to move out Characters: Robin Crew, Marge Crew, Jack Crew
Location: Home
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Relationship Begins — Robin and Tommy start dating and have sex Characters: Robin Crew, Tommy
Location: Tommy's House
Triumph Over Adversity
Robin finds love and support, ultimately overcoming all obstacles to achieve her gymnastic dreams.
Key Events
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Regional Competition — Regional gymnastics competition begins Characters: Robin Crew, Leah Kilbourne, Jean Stoller, Carly Simmons
Location: Niagara Falls
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Confrontation with Jack — Jack confronts and hits Robin at the competition Characters: Robin Crew, Jack Crew, Roy Teler, Fred Stoner
Location: Competition Venue
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Perfect Routine — Robin performs a perfect routine to win competition Characters: Robin Crew, Jean Stoller, Carly Simmons, Tommy
Location: Competition Floor
Robin and her father have a car accident. Her father dies. Robin is badly injured and cannot compete in gymnastics tournaments anymore. She lives with her mother and bad step-father. Robin is accepted to the school athlethics team but is not accepted by some other girls, so she works out at a friends house. Eventually Robin and her team compete in the national scholastic meet.
