Summary

In "Breaking Through, Breaking Down," Claire's mom texted her saying her father was talking. At the hospital, he was still weak, but thanked Claire for saving him. In the following weeks, he could talk, but was tired and frustrated.

At dance class, Claire asked Miss Laura again about moving up. Miss Laura said she was sorry about her family stress, but that Claire was not as good a dancer as her friends. She needed to start dancing like the dancer she wanted to be. Claire tried not to cry. Over Christmas break, Claire decided to practice as hard as she could. Her dad was working on physical therapy exercises at the same time. However, he always gave up easily. One day in the basement, when they were working out together, Claire mentioned the Dads' Dance. He insisted he...