The Favorites

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death, emotional abuse, physical abuse, addiction, and substance use.

A documentary clip before the chapter begins shows Garrett, Kirk, Jane, Ellis, and Francesca discussing how the next phase of Heath and Kat’s career was haphazard. They lacked coaching consistency but rose to celebrity status because of their passionate relationship and the generally rebellious attitude they embodied.

Heath and Kat perform at the 2009 Nationals, which takes place in Cleveland again. Kat knows that their performance is good enough to earn them gold. At the end, however, she is surprised when Heath gets down on one knee, presents her with a diamond ring, and proposes.

In the documentary, interviewees discuss how public focus on Kat shifted from her professional accomplishments to her personal life following Heath’s proposal.

A stunned Kat accepts Heath’s proposal, though she can’t stop feeling uncomfortable about the way it happened. Bella is the only one who notices her discomfort. Back at the hotel, Heath finally registers Kat’s feelings; however, she rushes to reassure him that she does want to get married.

In the documentary, Kirk, Ellis, and Jane discuss the couple’s further rise in celebrity status and the spotlight on their relationship that followed their engagement.