This week Maks brings us into season 23, episode 10.
I didnt even know Laurie was going through so much, at first.
But in this case, somehow, she was still a professional through and through.

Credit: ABC/Craig Sjodin
She went to work, and she did her job, and it was insane to see it.
But I have to give credit when its due; its definitely due to Laurie.
I think shes an incredible role model for a lot of people.
Our performance was great, too.
Thats when we know its real.
I thought, Hell yeah, it brought you back it brought me back, too!
We love doing things like this [performance] in dance a passionate interpretation of reality.
Its what we love to see and what we love to do.
So the teacher/student concept for this performance was a lot like that.
When people have asked who came up with this concept, I have to honestly say our parents.
Especially with everything Laurie was going through Im glad I could help at all.
You know how people remember things from their early childhood?
So in that regard, its always a pleasure getting to perform with him.
All things considered they did a great job.
On the final four in the finale
I thought Jana stepped it up this week.
But I dont know, I just dont see that with Jana.
James had another great set of performances last night.
I feel like he now knows whats up and understands where hes at in the competition.
It will be interesting to see what each couple picks.
Im looking forward the finale, though, and working with Amber again!