Cutting Edge- The Going for the Gold
Jackie Dorsey (Christy Carlson Romano) is one of the most talented young figure skaters around, and a heavy favorite to score gold in the Olympics. But when an injury resulting from a dangerous move knocks her out of contention, she sees her future fall apart before her eyes. Not even the consolations of her mother and father—both former champion skaters—can ease the pain. To get away from it all, she takes off on vacation.
While lounging on the beach with her friends, she meets Alex Harrison (Ross Thomas), a hotshot inline skating champ. The two immediately hit it off, without either knowing the other’s true standing in their respective sports, and begin a rocky romance. Eventually their personalities drive each other away—but that won’t be the last we’ll see of them. Oh no, it won’t be.
When Jackie decides to embark on a doubles skating comeback, Alex shows up to try out as her partner. Miraculously, he’s been able to transform into a masterful ice skater in a few short months. Much to Jackie’s irritation, she realizes he’s the best available, and the two form their partnership.
What follows is a training session characterized by personality clashes, broken hearts, and lots of verbal sniping. Chemistry is thick in the air, but something always happens to squelch it, be it the reappearance of Alex’s old girlfriend, the duo’s general competitiveness toward each other, or Jackie’s unbridled ambition.
But when they find themselves staring at the chance to land a gold medal at the Olympics, Jackie and Alex will have to decide which takes priority—their fractured feelings or glory on the ice.
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