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00:00:00I've always described the world in words people moments places all through
00:00:11metaphors and margins okay like my mom self-made stubborn and never wrong
00:00:19what was there you excited for your first day she calls this a fresh start I call it terrifying
00:00:30you've got this it's for yourself that's kind of the problem
00:00:37I'm stuck in space got a day dream running through my brain every day
00:00:50okay morning class
00:01:07and you're not seated because
00:01:11I don't have a seat ah a new transfer Alice Keaton right let's see
00:01:20now there's a spot next to Charles seriously the charity case sitting next to Charles God
00:01:31what is she quiet Charles I've always had words for everything but in that moment I forgot them all
00:01:45Charles move your things I'd rather not she'll be a distraction from what sleeping from everything
00:02:04if anything Charles Miss Keaton will be a positive influence on you she was top of her class at her
00:02:09previous school with all due respect sir her previous school was American I highly doubt
00:02:17that that's enough she can sit here it's fine back to Goldie thank you you got it
00:02:28criticized I'm Sherry born Alice Keaton it's very important that we look at what he's talking about
00:02:35their experience of the time
00:02:37wait you sat next to Charles she didn't you totally shut her down oh knew it don't take it
00:02:47past me he's impossible can everyone stop acting like the goal was getting into his pants
00:02:52what he's hot everyone kind of is I I've seen Connor he's not my type you're joking I don't find
00:03:02bullies attractive hey be careful you're talking about the king of Ashford the what his family
00:03:09basically own the school and the town maybe even the country yeah everyone's tried to get close
00:03:15no one can get past his ego you're not the first to get nice okay first of all I wasn't iced it's more
00:03:22like a mutual decision and second I think he's arrogant cold thinks he's untouchable but if you
00:03:30really look at Charles he just seems isolated like he's making out honestly I just think he's lonely and
00:03:37kind of pathetic what no go on you were saying I'm lonely and pathetic next time read the room before
00:04:00opening your mouth American we're not in Kansas anymore Alice hey how was your first day I good
00:04:26I'm excited captain not really super uneventful really how's your new job yeah all right get this
00:04:35they said we can stay in the servants wing seriously apparently the young master won't mind the company
00:04:41the young master this is your boss's house yeah that's incredible I mean I wouldn't call it a house
00:04:51it's a museum with better landscaping wait here I'll talk to the butler wow rich people you've topped
00:05:11yourself again Stephen King first edition breaking and entering now how American of you
00:05:41you've been paying you can get up now I I'm trying wait are you serious well you said you were trying
00:06:02what is wrong with you funny I was about to ask you the same thing what are you doing in my house
00:06:10you wait your house my house my library and now apparently my unwanted guest
00:06:21oh master Charles must be miss Alice Anne's daughter she said you'd be moving in today
00:06:28she what there there's been some kind of misunderstanding you see I'm not actually
00:06:34moving in that so yeah I'm not staying here like at all that's a shame your mother seemed quite pleased
00:06:41with the arrangement well I just don't think it's appropriate well if you're sure then absolutely not
00:06:47come on Alice you must stay it'll be fun my dear classmate I'm dead like mentally socially and actually
00:07:06I'm dead just trying to figure out how exactly my life went off the rails get it together Alice Keaton
00:07:19you've been through hell I'd never find someone to make my head spin around no one's ever gonna be the
00:07:26thing I need they all just let this is how baby you saved me good morning
00:07:46so is that Miss Keaton doesn't know that's often close for months she's going to be late
00:07:54hey how long is this thing gonna take maybe I'll just walk five miles to school okay if I sprint
00:08:10maybe I'll make it before first period or die of exhaustion on the way
00:08:15what what are you doing here didn't you already leave
00:08:25wait did you come back for me relax I forgot my textbook don't flatter yourself wait
00:08:37since you're already here maybe you could be a decent person and give me a ride
00:08:45no seriously your car is huge yeah and I'm not a fan of sharing says the guy who forced me to live in
00:09:00this house asher Institute please thank you
00:09:17who needs an entitled brat anyway sir you called the cab why not just give Miss Keaton a lift
00:09:27why not just give Miss Keaton a lift and have the whole school go crazy she's new everybody's
00:09:38already talking so you're worried about her you're overthinking I just don't like drama
00:09:44oh
00:09:46asshole
00:09:51hey morning class back to Goulding remind me what he's saying through Lord of the Flyers
00:10:03Mr Kenwood care to share what you found so amusing not particularly oh I insist you seem very entertained by
00:10:12You seem very entertained by Golding.
00:10:15I'm not entertained by Golding, sir.
00:10:18On the contrary, I think his ending is...
00:10:22...weak.
00:10:24Wait, wait. You wish you read it?
00:10:26Quiet.
00:10:28That's an interesting take.
00:10:30Explain.
00:10:32He had the setup for something brutal.
00:10:35Something honest.
00:10:37In the end, he backed out.
00:10:39He could have left the boys on the island,
00:10:41forced them to confront the collapsible morality,
00:10:43let them choose survival...
00:10:45...or death.
00:10:47But instead, he gave them a rescue boat,
00:10:49slapped a happily ever after on a book about savagery.
00:10:56It's a waste.
00:10:57Don't you think?
00:10:58I'm delightfully surprised, Charles.
00:11:00Didn't think you had such strong literary opinions.
00:11:03I'm always a model student, sir.
00:11:05Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
00:11:07So, a critique of Golding's mercy.
00:11:12Anyone disagree?
00:11:13I think Golding knew exactly what he was doing by ending the book that way.
00:11:19It's not mercy, it's irony.
00:11:21How so?
00:11:23The rescue isn't a happy ending.
00:11:25You don't just walk back into society and forget you're a monster.
00:11:27Golding didn't save them, he left us with the discomfort of pretending they could be saved.
00:11:29That's an interesting take, Miss Keita.
00:11:30You still think it's a harsh critique?
00:11:31In some ways, but not harsh enough.
00:11:32Yes, it's a critique of the fact that you're a monster.
00:11:33I think Golding knew exactly what he was doing by ending the book that way.
00:11:34I think Golding knew exactly what he was doing by ending the book that way.
00:11:35It's not mercy, it's irony.
00:11:36How so?
00:11:37The rescue isn't a happy ending.
00:11:38You don't just walk back into society and forget you're a monster.
00:11:39Golding didn't save them, he left us with the discomfort of pretending they could be saved.
00:11:40That's an interesting take, Miss Keita.
00:11:41You still think it's a harsh critique?
00:11:42In some ways, but not harsh enough.
00:11:56Yes, it's a critique of toxic masculinity, but still, Golding sympathized with them.
00:12:03And the civilized world?
00:12:05Toxic, violent, he didn't call that out nearly as much.
00:12:08So yeah, I don't think Golding pushed far enough, but I think it's unfair to call it a happy ending.
00:12:17Thank you, Miss Keita.
00:12:18Well said.
00:12:20Anyone else?
00:12:23Both opinions are valid.
00:12:25Okay, that was kind of epic.
00:12:26And let's not forget, Golding faced major backlash when he first published the book.
00:12:31Good literature will always divide opinion.
00:12:36What's happening to me?
00:12:43Okay, what is going on? Why is everyone staring at me?
00:12:46Well, you're new, and apparently had a thing with Charles.
00:12:51A what now?
00:12:52You two are in the middle of the most epic feud I should have seen in years.
00:12:56We're not even fighting.
00:12:57Well, according to everyone, you confessed your love on day one, got rejected, begged to sit next to him, got rejected again.
00:13:05And today in class, you broke down crying about not believing in happy endings and stormed out in tears.
00:13:13You were there, Sherry. That is not what happened.
00:13:15It doesn't matter.
00:13:17People believe what they want to believe.
00:13:19And they want Charles to be flawless, untouchable.
00:13:23Wow.
00:13:25Is misogyny like a rich kid thing or just a British specialty?
00:13:28Honestly, both.
00:13:30But seriously, Alice, some people already see you as a threat.
00:13:42Okay. Loaded.
00:13:45Looks like the new girl's in for a rough first semester.
00:13:58Hello?
00:14:03Hello?
00:14:05Hello?
00:14:07Is somebody out there?
00:14:09Oh, come on!
00:14:24Fine.
00:14:28Seriously?
00:14:42Shit.
00:14:48What the hell?
00:14:50Anne.
00:14:51I thought you were having dinner with Alice?
00:14:53She hasn't come home.
00:14:54Her phone is off.
00:14:55Maybe you've seen her this evening?
00:14:59Yikes.
00:15:00Looks like the new girl's in for a rough first semester.
00:15:09Shit.
00:15:15Alice!
00:15:16Alice!
00:15:17Mr Pelton.
00:15:18Charles Kenwood here.
00:15:19I was wondering if I could get the timetable for Alice Keaton.
00:15:22She hasn't come home.
00:15:23I'll have it sent over.
00:15:24Check the common room in the library.
00:15:25I'll take the rest.
00:15:26Alice!
00:15:27Alice!
00:15:28Alice!
00:15:29Come on, Alice.
00:15:30Close your eyes and jump.
00:15:31It's fine.
00:15:32You're fine.
00:15:33You're fine.
00:15:34Come on.
00:15:35Come on.
00:15:36Alice.
00:15:37Close your eyes and jump.
00:15:38It's fine.
00:15:39You're fine.
00:15:40Come on.
00:15:41Come on.
00:15:42Come on.
00:15:43Come on.
00:15:44Alice.
00:15:45Close your eyes and jump.
00:15:46It's fine.
00:15:47You're fine.
00:15:48Come on.
00:15:49Come on.
00:15:50You're fine.
00:15:51You're fine.
00:15:52Hey, Mr. Nonchalant
00:16:18Are you happy with how we end?
00:16:25What are you doing here?
00:16:30Can you get off me first?
00:16:41You're welcome.
00:16:43I didn't say thank you.
00:16:45I figured saving your life might turn me basic manners.
00:16:47Someone just dumped swamp water on me.
00:16:50Excuse me if I'm not feeling very polite.
00:16:52You smell like a biology experiment.
00:16:55Wow.
00:16:56You should try falling out of a window into someone's arms and getting insulted for it.
00:17:00I wouldn't recommend it.
00:17:01You're heavier than you look.
00:17:04I hope you pull your shoulder.
00:17:12Are you okay?
00:17:13No, but I will be.
00:17:15Someone did this on purpose.
00:17:18What do you think, golden boy?
00:17:21Don't worry, I can handle it.
00:17:22You shouldn't have to.
00:17:26I'm sorry.
00:17:28I'm sorry.
00:17:40Did you just apologize to me?
00:17:43Don't get used to it.
00:17:44I wouldn't dream of it.
00:17:48Alice?
00:17:49Over here.
00:17:50Oh my god.
00:17:53You okay?
00:17:56Why are you drenched?
00:17:57Yeah, I just took a weird shower.
00:18:01Tap exploded.
00:18:03Come on, let's get you home.
00:18:05Ice-Cheater, right?
00:18:18I heard you staged the whole thing for attention.
00:18:20I know how this place works.
00:18:46If you don't do anything about it, it's only going to get worse.
00:18:50I'll look into it.
00:18:53Charles?
00:18:55Good on you.
00:18:57How many here would speak up?
00:18:58I can't believe someone actually locked you in.
00:19:05That's insane.
00:19:06Where the hell was the school when this was happening?
00:19:09Busy protecting their golden boys and trust funds.
00:19:11Well, for what it's worth,
00:19:13I heard Charles looked pretty freaked out when he ran out last night.
00:19:17Please, he just didn't want a lawsuit.
00:19:19Being a scholarship student has its perks,
00:19:40like saving a fortune on tuition
00:19:42and getting into schools that normally wouldn't even let you pass the gates.
00:19:47Hey, we miss you in Paris.
00:19:50There are enough Americans to remind us of you.
00:19:53But sometimes, being here means staying behind
00:19:56and watching Ashford Elites go on a two-week enrichment program
00:20:00you can never afford.
00:20:03Have fun.
00:20:04Bring me something overpriced and unnecessary.
00:20:11The trip cost 20 grand in pounds,
00:20:14which translates to mom's salary for half a year.
00:20:17So, yeah, I didn't go.
00:20:20What are you doing here?
00:20:42Do you not believe in shirts?
00:20:44Do you not believe in dignity?
00:20:46It's comfortable.
00:20:47You look like a rejected Ewok.
00:20:49This is not even your kitchen.
00:20:52And this is not even your house.
00:20:53And yet, you're here, dressed like this.
00:20:56Just don't look.
00:20:57Go away.
00:20:58Hard not to.
00:20:59And you're walking around dressed like that.
00:21:01What do you guys call it?
00:21:04Buzzkill?
00:21:06Cockblock.
00:21:07You're insufferable.
00:21:08You're the one cosplaying at breakfast.
00:21:10You know what?
00:21:11I don't get it.
00:21:12Why didn't you go on that tour?
00:21:13I thought rich people live for that kind of thing.
00:21:15Why do you think?
00:21:16Where would I go?
00:21:24I could practically recite the itinerary in my sleep.
00:21:28Florence.
00:21:29Walk in the great footsteps of Dante, Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Titian.
00:21:33Or Tiziana, if you want to sound extra pretentious.
00:21:38Then Venice, because everybody loves a good canal
00:21:40and getting lost in the most confusing city on earth.
00:21:43Next stop, Napoli, marvel at Pompeii.
00:21:47Pretend you're shocked, ancient people had plumbing.
00:21:50The final stop, Paris, the ultimate city of romance.
00:21:55And, naturally, Woody Allen's favourite city outside of New York.
00:22:02That's word for word.
00:22:05I told you, I've done this tour so many times I could run it.
00:22:09Okay, but still, it's Europe.
00:22:11Most people would kill for that chance.
00:22:12Most people haven't had their phones stolen in Paris.
00:22:15Twice.
00:22:17Also, I hate the accommodations.
00:22:19Aren't they all five-star hotels?
00:22:21Standard rooms in five-star hotels.
00:22:24No, thank you.
00:22:26Wow.
00:22:27Some were born in Rome, huh?
00:22:29Well, that's unfortunate.
00:22:29It's a very chaotic city.
00:22:31One word of advice?
00:22:32Shut up.
00:22:33That's two words.
00:22:34You're weird.
00:22:37You're loud.
00:22:38You're annoying.
00:22:38You're in my kitchen.
00:22:39You have three other kitchens.
00:22:41And I prefer this one.
00:22:43Just for today.
00:22:44Come back when you've got a shirt on.
00:22:46Come back with normal clothes on.
00:22:47You didn't have to come.
00:22:48Don't tell me what I have to do.
00:22:59Master Charles.
00:23:00Roads are flooded.
00:23:01Staff won't make it tonight.
00:23:02Will you be alright sorting dinner?
00:23:07I've got it sorted.
00:23:07Jesus, what are you doing?
00:23:22Relax.
00:23:24I'm here to make a deal.
00:23:26What deal?
00:23:27You nearly gave me a heart attack.
00:23:32You'll survive.
00:23:34I'm not selling my body.
00:23:37I'm not selling my body.
00:23:46Wow.
00:23:47I am deeply offended.
00:23:50That thought disgusts me.
00:23:52Then what are you doing?
00:23:53The staff's off tonight.
00:23:55I'm buying dinner.
00:23:59Did you seriously think I'd spend 100 pounds on...
00:24:01No, I...
00:24:02Jesus.
00:24:04Wait.
00:24:05You think I'm not worth 100 pounds?
00:24:09I'm not spending 100 pounds to snort Chewbacca.
00:24:12You know what?
00:24:13Dinner's cancelled.
00:24:17Are you sure about that?
00:24:20I present to you.
00:24:22Meatball spaghetti, stir-fried veggies, and french fries.
00:24:25You're welcome.
00:24:26Interesting combo.
00:24:27Well, I know we're not in Italy or France, but this will do.
00:24:32It's...
00:24:33Good.
00:24:40Was that a compliment?
00:24:42Although...
00:24:43I am obliged to inform you.
00:24:45Meatball spaghetti isn't Italian.
00:24:47It's American.
00:24:48And french fries, likely born in South America.
00:24:51You should read more.
00:24:54Put it down.
00:24:55I paid for it.
00:24:57You really just have to win every argument, don't you?
00:24:59To be fair, you make it very easy.
00:25:03It's only easy because it costs 200 pounds.
00:25:07You know, if you'd ask for more, I probably would have given it to you.
00:25:09I'll make sure we're next time.
00:25:10I don't know.
00:25:10Okay, Alice.
00:25:26It's fine.
00:25:27You're fine.
00:25:35911 looks for your emergency.
00:25:36911, what's with your emergency?
00:25:44It's my dad.
00:25:44He needs help.
00:25:45He just had a stroke.
00:25:46Okay, miss.
00:25:47Hurricane's constant traffic shut down.
00:25:49We'll get to you as soon as we can.
00:25:50We're easy, not well.
00:25:52I understand.
00:25:53Can you confirm your address?
00:25:56Yes, I'm right here.
00:25:58All right.
00:26:00My daughter.
00:26:01Please stay with me, dad.
00:26:03Please.
00:26:04No.
00:26:10Please wake up.
00:26:15Dad, please.
00:26:17Please don't leave me.
00:26:18Please.
00:26:41No.
00:26:42No.
00:26:43No.
00:26:44You, what are you doing here?
00:26:54Um, you were crying, loudly, kind of hard to ignore.
00:27:03Right, sorry for the noise.
00:27:06Wait, you know Snarky come back?
00:27:09Not tonight, I'm too tired.
00:27:11If you're here to argue, knock yourself out.
00:27:14You were calling for your dad, right?
00:27:19Hurricane hit New York, power went down, traffic froze.
00:27:24Dad had a stroke, but he couldn't get help in time.
00:27:30I sat there with a candle while he laid there, peaceful, like he was asleep.
00:27:40But he wasn't.
00:27:46So that's why you and your mum moved here?
00:27:49This used to be our hometown.
00:27:52After Dad left, we had nowhere else to go.
00:27:56What are you doing?
00:28:06Come on.
00:28:07Wait, I thought the peril was out.
00:28:26It is.
00:28:27We have our own generator.
00:28:29Wow, rich people houses her.
00:28:31Just for tonight, I'll allow it.
00:28:36Allow what?
00:28:37You can call this place your house, so enjoy it.
00:28:41Stephen King's first edition, Alan Gisberg's handwritten letters, Jane Austen's notes, all yours.
00:28:47This is your home, Alice Keaton.
00:29:00Careful.
00:29:02Almost sounded sweet.
00:29:04Don't push it.
00:29:05Okay, then.
00:29:05I have one request.
00:29:14What is it?
00:29:22Are you ever going to make a move?
00:29:24Wait.
00:29:25Give me a second.
00:29:26I'm thinking.
00:29:27You had one wish.
00:29:29Anything in the world.
00:29:30And in the middle of a thunderstorm, inside a literal mansion, you chose chess.
00:29:37Yeah.
00:29:38Got a problem?
00:29:39It's just so cool, like spies or genius villains in movies.
00:29:43It's literally a board game.
00:29:45Says the guy who owns a custom set.
00:29:48Wait.
00:29:49Does the knight go diagonally?
00:29:51For the tenth time, it moves in an L shape.
00:29:55One.
00:29:56Two.
00:29:57Then turn.
00:29:59There.
00:30:00Happy.
00:30:01Ecstatic.
00:30:04You know, that's suicide.
00:30:06Or a brilliant long-term sacrifice.
00:30:08You are playing checkers at a chessboard.
00:30:10Still beating you in sarcasm.
00:30:12You literally haven't won any past arguments.
00:30:14Golding disagrees.
00:30:15It's going to be a long night.
00:30:18Oh my...
00:30:18No.
00:30:19Why?
00:30:19What's going on like that?
00:30:20You can't do that.
00:30:21Can I do that?
00:30:22No, no, oh my god.
00:30:22Can I not do that?
00:30:23No.
00:30:23You had to shop a trip and about it all wrong.
00:30:27Had to pull you in close as we're locked on.
00:30:30On your phone.
00:30:30Or you're sour because I'm moving on.
00:30:34Oh yeah.
00:30:35Showing up at my door.
00:30:39Holding your heart there inside your hands.
00:30:43Maybe he's not so awful after all.
00:30:46Who are you?
00:30:54Who are you?
00:31:00What are you doing here?
00:31:02Well, your parents said you were still at home.
00:31:04Thank god you skipped that boring grand tour.
00:31:07Who needs Italy and France again, right?
00:31:09When did you get back?
00:31:10Last night, from Zurich, you didn't answer my messages.
00:31:15I missed you.
00:31:17Anyway, thought I'd come surprise you.
00:31:20Apparently, I'm transferring to Ashford.
00:31:22Your parents were so thrilled.
00:31:24They didn't tell me about this.
00:31:25I wanted to deliver the happy news myself.
00:31:28They said it'd be lovely for us to reconnect.
00:31:31You know, considering the engagement and all.
00:31:35Engagement?
00:31:35Oh, did no one tell you?
00:31:39He's promised.
00:31:41Old money stuff.
00:31:42Very retro.
00:31:43I didn't agree to that.
00:31:44You didn't have to.
00:31:45It's never up to us.
00:31:48Where did you find this little toy?
00:31:51Serena.
00:31:51I can hear you now.
00:31:53Oh, an American.
00:31:56How refreshing.
00:32:01Goodbye.
00:32:02Wait.
00:32:05Where are you going?
00:32:20You still owe me breakfast.
00:32:22You only paid for dinner.
00:32:24I have homework.
00:32:26Goodbye.
00:32:29Your little toy has quite the temper.
00:32:31Serena, can you please just stop?
00:32:33What?
00:32:34Teasing the help?
00:32:35That's her.
00:32:42That's the one from Kenwood's house.
00:32:45Was she, like, the maid or something?
00:32:46Oh, my God.
00:33:03What's wrong with people?
00:33:05They're saying you live with Charles.
00:33:07Oh, and Serena.
00:33:08What about her?
00:33:10Well, apparently she told everyone you were caught sneaking into his room.
00:33:13Of course she did.
00:33:14Careful, Alice.
00:33:26Careful, Alice.
00:33:28You're starting to look desperate.
00:33:30Come to the music room.
00:33:45Come to the music room.
00:33:47Urgent.
00:33:47Uh, I just remembered I need to check something.
00:33:50You guys go ahead.
00:33:51Yeah, okay.
00:33:58Hello?
00:33:59Is someone there?
00:34:00Seriously?
00:34:02This is getting old.
00:34:03Wait.
00:34:15Music room, what?
00:34:20James?
00:34:21Is anybody in here earlier?
00:34:23Just Miss Serena.
00:34:24Said she was waiting for you.
00:34:26Sir?
00:34:27Sir, it's raining.
00:34:29Come on, Alice.
00:34:42You're fine.
00:34:44You're not that girl again.
00:34:52Wait.
00:34:52Can you remind me one more time?
00:34:55Okay.
00:34:56Rooks moving straight lines.
00:34:58Bishops move diagonally.
00:35:01And knights...
00:35:02The knights the weird one.
00:35:08Rooks.
00:35:10Straight lines.
00:35:12Bishops.
00:35:14Diagonally.
00:35:16Hello?
00:35:16Hello?
00:35:28The text.
00:35:37Are you okay?
00:35:39Are you hurt?
00:35:40I'm okay.
00:35:42I saw the text and I thought...
00:35:44I didn't see the message.
00:35:46Serena took my phone.
00:35:47I didn't know.
00:35:48I'm sorry.
00:35:49I'm okay.
00:35:52You're going to catch a cold.
00:35:53You're freezing.
00:35:54You didn't have to come.
00:35:58Don't tell me what I have to do.
00:36:00Give me hope that feels like hope.
00:36:06That wasn't a mistake.
00:36:25If that's what you're about to say.
00:36:28I...
00:36:29Wasn't going to.
00:36:30I'm really bad at this, you know.
00:36:45What?
00:36:45Kissing?
00:36:46Hiding feelings.
00:36:47What?
00:36:48I...
00:36:48Do you want to dance to the rhythm of your heart?
00:36:52This is the beginning.
00:36:54I'm flying in the air.
00:36:55Tell me what you said.
00:36:57Tell me where you want to go.
00:36:59Can we help you?
00:37:09Dump those Ewok pajamas.
00:37:12Oh, you wish.
00:37:14Seriously.
00:37:16It's a cock block.
00:37:17You kissed me.
00:37:20That's basically consent to everything.
00:37:28Dangerous words, Keaton.
00:37:30I might hold you to that.
00:37:31You'll be working in pairs on your comparative essays.
00:37:43Guys, the list is on the board.
00:37:48One, two, three, four.
00:37:53Are you okay?
00:37:53Fly me to outer space.
00:37:58That's where I'll see your face.
00:38:03And have you with me.
00:38:08It may seem dark.
00:38:12But you always like my spark.
00:38:16You're welcome.
00:38:28They're either enemies or you're secretly married.
00:38:31Honestly?
00:38:32Right?
00:38:33I was sure I'd never find someone to make my head spin around.
00:38:39No one's ever gonna be the thing I need.
00:38:42They all just let me down.
00:38:44But baby, you saved me.
00:38:47Time pen new.
00:38:49Everything's so different now.
00:38:52So, the night goes in an L shape, right?
00:38:57Why is that the only one you remember?
00:38:59Because it's weird.
00:39:01And I like weird.
00:39:03Check.
00:39:17You're cheating.
00:39:18I'm winning.
00:39:19There's a difference.
00:39:20You are very distracting.
00:39:23And you like it?
00:39:24I'll be there for you, babe.
00:39:28I'll be there for your darkest days.
00:39:31I'll hold you in my arms.
00:39:34Charles!
00:39:36We need to talk.
00:39:45I expected poor judgement.
00:39:47But this in my house?
00:39:49It isn't what it looks like.
00:39:51No.
00:39:52Kissing a servant's daughter in the family library.
00:39:56Enlighten me then, Charles.
00:39:57We came back tonight after speaking with Serena.
00:40:00Imagine our surprise walking in on this.
00:40:04She isn't just...
00:40:05You have no right to barge in.
00:40:08On my property.
00:40:12I care about her.
00:40:14I'm not ashamed of her.
00:40:14That's enough.
00:40:18Why do you care?
00:40:20We're protecting our son's future.
00:40:22And our name.
00:40:24You think this protects me?
00:40:25We think she does not belong in your world.
00:40:32Then maybe I don't either.
00:40:36You're ready to give up everything?
00:40:38For a girl you barely know?
00:40:42Yes.
00:40:44Then...
00:40:44Are you sure...
00:40:47She's ready?
00:40:47I'm asking you.
00:40:55Do you think she's ready?
00:40:56To lose everything, regardless of how little that is.
00:41:00Just to be with you.
00:41:01What are you talking about?
00:41:03You left us no choice, son.
00:41:04You shouldn't disobey your father.
00:41:09Pelton.
00:41:10It's Frederick Kenwood.
00:41:12Ah, Mr. Kenwood.
00:41:14How can I help?
00:41:14If a scholarship student were to violate our behavioural code in a public setting with photographic evidence, would that warrant a review?
00:41:25Yes, sir.
00:41:28So, answer me again.
00:41:32Do you think she's ready to lose everything just to be with you?
00:41:35Yes.
00:41:35Yes.
00:41:44Charles, what happened? Did your parents say something? Are they mad? Is everything okay?
00:41:52Pack your things.
00:41:54You can't stay here anymore.
00:41:56What?
00:41:58My parents fired your mother.
00:42:00She's leaving.
00:42:02So are you.
00:42:02Wait, why?
00:42:04Is it because of us?
00:42:05We can fix this. I'll get a job, anything.
00:42:07Stop, stop it. You don't get it.
00:42:08If I don't walk away from this, they'll cut me off.
00:42:13Okay?
00:42:14No card.
00:42:15No trust.
00:42:16No support.
00:42:18Nothing.
00:42:19Then, then we'll figure it out.
00:42:21We don't need all that.
00:42:23We can...
00:42:24Do you really think I'm going to live like that?
00:42:29So that's what this was?
00:42:31Just fun until it got inconvenient.
00:42:35What did they promise you?
00:42:36No.
00:42:38Nothing.
00:42:42They just reminded me of what's real.
00:42:48Charles, I'm not stupid.
00:42:51You don't just turn into a cold stranger because of one conversation.
00:42:54What did they threaten you with?
00:43:01What did they threaten you with?
00:43:03This is the difference between me and you.
00:43:05What?
00:43:06You think you know me.
00:43:07Or what I have.
00:43:10You don't, Alice.
00:43:12You're still lying.
00:43:13I'm not, Alice.
00:43:15Look around you.
00:43:16This mansion you thought was a museum.
00:43:19It's my house.
00:43:21My world.
00:43:23I was bored into this.
00:43:25I am not choosing between this and something I picked up for a moment of fun.
00:43:35Don't do this, Charles.
00:43:37You don't mean it.
00:43:38It was fun.
00:43:40But you?
00:43:42You don't compare to what I own.
00:43:44I'll survive the loss.
00:43:47I'll survive the loss.
00:43:50Right.
00:43:52I should have known.
00:43:55Guys like you don't end up with girls like me.
00:44:00You play with them, then you throw them away.
00:44:02Go to sleep, Alice.
00:44:05Go to sleep, Alice.
00:44:05This fall is a little more than I expected.
00:44:21In so deep, I can barely see myself.
00:44:29Yeah, around me feels so heavy but depleted.
00:44:35But I find just a place to test myself.
00:44:39Oops.
00:45:05Oh, sorry.
00:45:07Didn't see that.
00:45:08Then again?
00:45:09Nobody does.
00:45:10Move, please.
00:45:12Hmm.
00:45:13Try begging.
00:45:19You know what?
00:45:20Keep it.
00:45:26Poor thing.
00:45:27So dramatic.
00:45:30Don't.
00:45:31Excuse me?
00:45:32I warned you.
00:45:34Walk away, Serena.
00:45:35Last week's group assignments were mostly forgettable.
00:45:59But one pair surprised me in a good way.
00:46:04Charles Kenwood and Alice Keaton.
00:46:07Would you mind giving us a short summary?
00:46:08She loves the sound of her voice.
00:46:09She loves the sound of her own voice.
00:46:11I don't have it.
00:46:12I couldn't stay.
00:46:13I couldn't wait.
00:46:15I thought that you should know that I would have.
00:46:18Can hang on with her voice.
00:46:19Can hang on with her voice.
00:46:19Our essay explored what happens when two fundamentally different voices meet, like logic and chaos, or silence and noise.
00:46:28Different worlds, different worlds, different rules.
00:46:33At first glance, they clash.
00:46:36But what makes the story interesting is what happens next.
00:46:40Confusion.
00:46:41Curiosity.
00:46:41But in the end, some stories aren't about staying.
00:46:45And yes, there is no such thing as a happy ending.
00:46:58And yes, there is no such thing as a happy ending.
00:47:02Is she still talking about the essay?
00:47:07Miss Keaton.
00:47:09Dramatic as always.
00:47:10All right.
00:47:12Thank you, Alice.
00:47:13That was later.
00:47:17Are you okay?
00:47:17A reminder that good literature always stirs something.
00:47:25Hello?
00:47:26Hi, this is Alice Keaton.
00:47:27This is Whitmore Press.
00:47:28We've been following your work.
00:47:29We'd like to offer you a long-term publishing contract.
00:47:32Name your price.
00:47:33We'll make it work.
00:47:34Sorry, what?
00:47:40That's kind of insane.
00:47:48Who's behind this?
00:47:49Your sponsor wishes to remain anonymous.
00:47:52Can...
00:47:52Can I meet them?
00:47:56I want to.
00:47:57Please.
00:47:59Or at least tell me a name.
00:48:04Sorry, they wish to stay in office.
00:48:06So they're only interested in words, not the person.
00:48:08I'd really like to meet them.
00:48:09I'm sorry, Miss Keaton.
00:48:10They were very good.
00:48:12I think it's the most jealous org we've ever given in this year.
00:48:14I see.
00:48:16Congratulations again.
00:48:21You got the interview.
00:48:23It's just an interview.
00:48:24I haven't gotten it yet.
00:48:25Still, Alice Keaton at Oxford.
00:48:28That's iconic.
00:48:37You okay?
00:48:39Yeah.
00:48:41I'm so excited.
00:48:44It's done, Mr. Kenwood.
00:48:56Miss Keaton signed the contract.
00:48:59Good.
00:49:00It's a generous deal.
00:49:02You sure you don't want it to know?
00:49:04No.
00:49:06No, it's better if I stay out of her life.
00:49:09I will be fine, won't you?
00:49:12I'll be there in your darkened space.
00:49:18Congratulations, Alice Keaton.
00:49:21Go live the life you were always meant to.
00:49:23Your engagement and announcement should align perfectly with the Foundation Gala.
00:49:34And the Browns already offered to host the London reception.
00:49:39It's all coming together beautifully.
00:49:44I've lost my appetite.
00:49:46I'll go check on him.
00:49:56What's your problem, Charles?
00:50:01Disengagement is not happening.
00:50:04It's not up to you.
00:50:04You know that.
00:50:05Serena, we're not doing this.
00:50:09You've changed.
00:50:09Or maybe I finally just stopped pretending.
00:50:15You've changed.
00:50:45You've been funding Alice Keaton this whole time.
00:50:51So?
00:50:52You lied to everyone, including her.
00:50:55I protected her.
00:50:59You loved her.
00:51:01Still do.
00:51:03Let it go, Serena.
00:51:06There's no point.
00:51:07I need a favour.
00:51:18Find out when the Oxford interview is.
00:51:21And make sure Alice Keaton won't show up.
00:51:24Anything?
00:51:29No?
00:51:31She's not answering.
00:51:32The interview's almost over.
00:51:34Well, shouldn't just not show up.
00:51:36Something's wrong.
00:51:38Where's Alice?
00:51:40When was the last time you heard from her?
00:51:42Last night.
00:51:43She said she was prepping all evening.
00:51:44James, track someone for me.
00:51:52Wait.
00:51:53Where are you going?
00:52:01Chill, okay?
00:52:02We won't hurt you.
00:52:04Yeah.
00:52:05We're just supposed to keep you awake from the interview.
00:52:07That's it.
00:52:07Shit!
00:52:16Come back!
00:52:17Come back!
00:52:30Shit!
00:52:30I remember how I met
00:52:47Didn't need a second guess
00:52:51Hey, hey, hey, Alice, Alice
00:52:57Alice, stay with me, stay with me, stay with me, Alice
00:53:01Alice
00:53:02You're awake
00:53:09Where, where am I?
00:53:12Local clinic
00:53:13Passerby brought you in
00:53:15Passerby
00:53:16He found you on the side of the road
00:53:19He had to leave, he didn't leave a name
00:53:21Oh
00:53:23The interview, what time is it?
00:53:27Easy, it's okay
00:53:28Someone already contacted the university
00:53:31And sent in your writing samples
00:53:33They've rescheduled your interview for tomorrow
00:53:35Wait, what, who?
00:53:37No idea, but it's all taken care of
00:53:39What did you say?
00:53:44Nothing
00:53:44I just
00:53:46Had a dream
00:53:48I got him
00:54:00I knew it
00:54:05Too bad Charles isn't here to watch you crush it
00:54:08He's not here
00:54:10Oh, you didn't know
00:54:13Know what?
00:54:15He left
00:54:16A few days ago, yeah
00:54:17Everyone doesn't really know where he went
00:54:19Honestly, Asher's been quieter without him
00:54:22It's probably for the best
00:54:23Come on
00:54:24The summer I met Charles Kenwood was loud
00:54:36Chaotic
00:54:38Unexpected
00:54:40And with his absence
00:54:44Come on
00:54:44It ended quietly
00:54:47Like summers always do
00:54:52Did you feel it from across the room?
00:54:58Did you feel a little enchanted?
00:55:01And joining us today
00:55:06The decade's most unexpected literary phenomenon
00:55:10Alice Keaton
00:55:11Thank you for having me
00:55:12Now, your words moved millions
00:55:15They say your stories feel real
00:55:18Especially the ones about love
00:55:20Thank you
00:55:21Which brings us to the most obvious question
00:55:23How's your dating life like these days?
00:55:25No comment
00:55:27A little bird told me that the past four years
00:55:30Has been just writing and working
00:55:32Not even a single date
00:55:33Let me guess a bird named Sherry
00:55:35She caught me
00:55:36Still no comment
00:55:37All right, all right
00:55:38No matter what you say
00:55:40You write love
00:55:41Like someone who's lived it
00:55:44If you're so real
00:55:45Because once
00:55:46I did
00:55:47With someone who felt like chaos and clarity
00:55:49And no one ever quite matched the light after that
00:55:54And let's give it up for Alice Keaton
00:55:57One more time
00:55:58Congratulations Alice
00:56:09The numbers just came in
00:56:10You broke your own record
00:56:12That's incredible
00:56:15We're thinking celebration
00:56:16Press
00:56:17Photos
00:56:18Maybe tonight
00:56:19Actually
00:56:20There's something I'd rather do
00:56:22I'd like to meet with the person who
00:56:25Believed in me first
00:56:27My sponsor
00:56:29You're sure?
00:56:30Yeah
00:56:31Just once
00:56:32Tonight
00:56:347pm
00:56:34Good evening
00:56:46Good evening
00:56:51May I sit
00:56:55Hey Mr. Nonchalant
00:57:01Hi
00:57:05Hi
00:57:06You look well
00:57:10And you look like you just stepped out of a GQ cover
00:57:14You always did
00:57:16You were expecting someone else
00:57:19I was
00:57:21I was
00:57:21Open
00:57:23But I guess I always knew
00:57:26I didn't come here to confuse you
00:57:28Or to reopen anything
00:57:30I just wanted to say congratulations
00:57:35Oh
00:57:36Thank you
00:57:38Didn't know you're still reading
00:57:42You're rich enough not to do so
00:57:44Always
00:57:46Either way
00:57:48Your sponsorship started my career
00:57:50So
00:57:51No
00:57:51No
00:57:52You earned everything
00:57:54Every word
00:57:58Every page
00:58:00Every reader
00:58:02That's what I came to say
00:58:04It was good to see you again
00:58:10I hope
00:58:11Charles
00:58:11Can you just
00:58:14Wait a little longer
00:58:17I think I knew it was you
00:58:25There was one email
00:58:28You said something
00:58:31Felt familiar
00:58:32Really
00:58:33Kind of had that
00:58:34Rich asshole with a conscience energy
00:58:36Very on brand
00:58:38I should have anonymized my grammar
00:58:41Too late
00:58:41Your semicolon usage gave you away
00:58:44Still the only girl I know
00:58:46Who flirts through punctuation
00:58:47Still the only guy I know
00:58:49Who uses wiles unironically
00:58:50You've changed
00:58:54But
00:58:56Not really
00:58:58You haven't changed
00:59:01But maybe you've grown into who you really were
00:59:05Anyway
00:59:07I wanted to say
00:59:09Thank you
00:59:11And
00:59:13Thanks for being here tonight
00:59:15You didn't have to come
00:59:18Don't tell me what I have to do
00:59:20You didn't have to come
00:59:24Don't tell me what I have to do
00:59:48If you could go back
00:59:49If you had the chance to do it all again
00:59:51Would you do anything differently?
00:59:58No
00:59:59No
01:00:04I see
01:00:09I know my answer now
01:00:14I didn't have the power back then
01:00:16Not enough to protect you
01:00:18I couldn't watch you get crushed because of me
01:00:20Because of my name
01:00:23My family
01:00:24I didn't want to be the reason you lost everything
01:00:28So you just disappeared
01:00:30Without a word
01:00:32If you had the chance to see the world
01:00:37Without me weighing you down
01:00:38If you still chose me after that
01:00:41You keep saying you wanted to give me a choice
01:00:47But you made a choice for me
01:00:50Did it ever cross your mind that maybe
01:00:55I would have chosen you anyway?
01:01:05I didn't think I was the smart choice
01:01:07You weren't
01:01:08But I never claimed to be that smart
01:01:13This is me
01:01:22Right
01:01:23I'm still mad at you, you know
01:01:32I'm still in love with you, you know
01:01:37Do you want to come in for a bit?
01:01:49You're asking your ex
01:01:50Who you haven't seen in four years
01:01:53To come into your hotel
01:01:54At approximately 11pm
01:01:57You were right
01:01:59You never were that smart
01:02:01You don't have to come
01:02:03Don't tell me what I have to do
01:02:06It's almost like you say
01:02:09Last thing is better to go
01:02:13Stop quoting yourself
01:02:21I recycle
01:02:22It saves energy
01:02:23This feels wildly irresponsible
01:02:27You sound like a disclaimer
01:02:28You're the one who wants called romance a distraction
01:02:31I said that
01:02:32Yeah, before calling Wuthering Heights overrated
01:02:35Still is
01:02:36You're lucky you're a good kisser
01:02:39That is cute to me
01:02:44Don't you dare quote poetry
01:02:46I wasn't going to
01:02:47I forgot all of it the day you left
01:02:49Then shut up
01:02:51And prove it
01:02:53I still can't believe this is happening
01:03:01I told you
01:03:02That you're the worst enemies
01:03:03Or secretly married
01:03:04And I told you
01:03:05They're both
01:03:06I vowed to always tell you the truth
01:03:35Except for when you ask how your cooking was
01:03:38Then I lied
01:03:39Respectfully
01:03:41I vow to keep choosing you
01:03:44Loudly
01:03:46Quietly
01:03:47Always
01:03:49Even when you forget to do the laundry
01:03:52Is he actually good at this?
01:03:56I mean, he did beat over at Sala
01:03:58I vowed to argue with you at least twice a week
01:04:04Especially over Shakespeare
01:04:06I vowed to write you and your every story
01:04:09Even when I say I didn't
01:04:11You will always be part of my life
01:04:14If she quotes Austen in this toast
01:04:17I'm out
01:04:18No you're not
01:04:18You're going to cry harder
01:04:19For the rest of life
01:04:24For the rest of life
01:04:28I can't believe you picked Paris
01:04:45Such a cliche honeymoon destination
01:04:48Guard your phone
01:04:50Relax
01:04:51Just don't dress like a walking inheritance
01:04:53And you'll be fine
01:04:54You are not wearing that on our honeymoon
01:04:59Please, Alice, go change
01:05:02Don't tell me what I have to do
01:05:05No
01:05:09No, no, no, no
01:05:11That is not an invitation
01:05:12Do not take off these clothes
01:05:14You're overroared
01:05:14You look much better without them
01:05:17To the ones who loved in silence
01:05:25In chaos
01:05:26In chapters
01:05:26You will find your way home
01:05:29Sometimes I want to be on my own
01:05:36But I don't want to die alone
01:05:38God
01:05:39I don't want to die alone
01:05:41I don't want to die alone
01:05:42I don't want to die alone
01:05:42I don't want to die alone
01:05:46Oopsie
01:05:51My king
01:05:53Okay
01:05:56Okay
01:05:57It's up to us
01:06:05To make sure that we can gain
01:06:07What's been passed through these books
01:06:09Help us develop, learn
01:06:11And grow
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