Ep 17. A Slippery Pointe

In Find Me in Paris season 1 episode 17, "A Slippery Pointe," Lena is in the final round of the Étoile du Futur competition and must perform a pas de deux with Max. However, after spraining her ankle during rehearsals, Lena worries she won't be able to dance at her best. Meanwhile, Thea discovers that someone has been stealing food from her kitchen and suspects it might be a ghost.

As Lena tries to find a solution to her injured ankle, she discovers that using a medical-grade adhesive may be the answer. Although hesitant at first, Lena ultimately decides to give it a try and the results are impressive. She's back to dancing like she never even sprained her ankle. However, during her performance, Lena struggles to keep her nerves in check, worrying that her injury might reappear. She manages to pull off the pas de deux with Max, but when the judges deliberation takes longer than expected, Lena starts to second guess herself.

Meanwhile, Thea and Jeff continue to investigate the strange occurrences in the kitchen. While Thea is convinced there's a ghost, Jeff remains skeptical and thinks there might be a more logical explanation. They decide to set up a trap to catch the culprit in the act and finally discover that it's not a ghost at all, but a group of mice that have been nibbling on Thea's food.

As the judges finally announce the winner of the Étoile du Futur competition, Lena is filled with fear and anxiety. However, when the results are revealed, Lena is overjoyed to learn that she's won the competition. Her hard work, determination, and perseverance have paid off, and she's now one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a prima ballerina.

With the competition behind her, Lena finds herself feeling more confident than ever and ready to tackle whatever challenges come her way. She also discovers that the mice in the kitchen might not be so bad after all, and decides to share some of her winnings with them by leaving out some extra food and treats.

Find Me in Paris season 1 episode 17, "A Slippery Pointe," is a heartwarming and inspiring episode that showcases Lena's resilience and determination to succeed. With her injury behind her and a victory under her belt, Lena proves that anything is possible when you work hard and believe in yourself.