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00:00:03I've always described the world in words people moments places all through
00:00:10metaphors and margins okay like my mom self-made stubborn and never wrong
00:00:19almost there you excited for your first day she calls this a fresh start I call it terrifying
00:00:31you've got this just for yourself that's kind of the problem
00:01:05okay morning class and you're not seated because I don't have a seat ah a new
00:01:17transfer Alice Keaton right let's see there's a spot next to Charles seriously
00:01:28the charity case sitting next to Charles quiet Charles I've always had words for
00:01:40everything but in that moment I forgot them all
00:01:55Charles move your things I'd rather not she'll be a distraction from what
00:02:02sleeping from everything if anything Charles Miss Keaton will be a positive
00:02:07influence on you she was top of her class at a previous school with all due
00:02:12respect sir her previous school was American I highly doubt that that's enough
00:02:21she can sit here it's fine
00:02:26back to Goldie thank you you got it I'm Sherry Vaughn Alice Keaton it's very important that we look at
00:02:34what he's talking about their experience of the time
00:02:41oh wait you sat next to Charles she didn't you totally shut her down oh knew it don't take it
00:02:48personally he's impossible can everyone stop acting like the goal is getting into his pants
00:02:53what he's hot everyone kind of is I I've seen Connor he's not my type you're joking I don't find
00:03:04bullies attractive hey be careful we're talking about the king of Ashford the what his family
00:03:11basically own the school and the town maybe even the country yeah everyone's tried to get close no one
00:03:17can get past ego you're not the first to get nice okay first of all I wasn't iced it's more
00:03:24like a
00:03:25mutual decision and second I think he's arrogant cold thinks he's untouchable but if you really look
00:03:32at Charles he just seems isolated like he's making out honestly I just think he's lonely and kind of
00:03:39pathetic what no go on you were saying I'm lonely and pathetic
00:03:58next time read the room before opening your mouth American
00:04:04second we're not in Kansas anymore Alice
00:04:25hey how was your first day uh good
00:04:29anything exciting happen not really super uneventful really how's your new job yeah all
00:04:36right get this they said we can stay in the servant's wing seriously apparently the young master won't
00:04:43mind the company the young master this is your boss's house yeah that's not incredible
00:04:52I mean I wouldn't call it a house it's a museum with better landscaping
00:05:03wait here I'll talk to the butler
00:05:10wow rich people you've topped yourselves again
00:05:15yeah
00:05:17Stephen king
00:05:20first edition
00:05:31breaking and entering now how american of you
00:05:35I-
00:05:56You can get up now.
00:05:58I- I'm trying.
00:06:00WAIT!
00:06:02Are you serious?
00:06:04Well, you said you were trying.
00:06:07What is wrong with you?
00:06:09Funny.
00:06:10I was about to ask you the same thing.
00:06:12What are you doing in my house?
00:06:15You-
00:06:16Wait.
00:06:18Your house?
00:06:19My house.
00:06:21My library.
00:06:22And now, apparently, my unwanted guest.
00:06:27Ah, Master Charles.
00:06:28You must be Miss Alice, Anne's daughter.
00:06:31She said you'd be moving in today.
00:06:33She what?
00:06:33There- there's been some kind of misunderstanding.
00:06:36You see, I'm not actually moving in.
00:06:39Is that so?
00:06:40Yeah.
00:06:41I'm not staying here.
00:06:42Like, at all.
00:06:43That's a shame.
00:06:44Your mother seemed quite pleased with the arrangement.
00:06:46Well, I just don't think it's appropriate.
00:06:49Well, if you're sure, then absolutely not.
00:06:53Come on, Alice.
00:06:56You must stay.
00:06:59It'll be fun.
00:07:03My dear classmate.
00:07:06I'm dead.
00:07:07Like mentally.
00:07:09Socially.
00:07:10And actually dead.
00:07:17Just trying to figure out how exactly my life went off the rails.
00:07:22Get it together, Alice Keaton.
00:07:25You've been through hell.
00:07:26I was sure I'd never find someone to make my head spin around.
00:07:29Actually, no.
00:07:30No one's ever gonna be the thing I need.
00:07:32They all just let me go.
00:07:32This is hell.
00:07:34But baby, you saved me.
00:07:36Uh, good morning.
00:07:44Wow.
00:07:52Sir, is that Miss Keaton?
00:07:55What thing doesn't know?
00:07:56That's what's been closed for months.
00:07:58She's going to be late.
00:08:05Hey, how long is this thing gonna take?
00:08:08Maybe I'll just walk?
00:08:10Five miles to school.
00:08:13Okay.
00:08:14If I sprint, maybe I'll make it before first period.
00:08:18Or die of exhaustion on the way.
00:08:23Or die of exhaustion on the way.
00:08:27What are you doing here?
00:08:28Didn't you already leave?
00:08:32Wait.
00:08:33Did you come back for me?
00:08:36Relax.
00:08:38I forgot my textbook.
00:08:40Don't flatter yourself.
00:08:42Wait!
00:08:45Since you're already here,
00:08:47maybe you could be a decent person and give me a ride?
00:08:53No.
00:08:55Seriously?
00:08:56Your car is huge!
00:08:58Yeah.
00:09:00And I'm not a fan of sharing.
00:09:03Says the guy who forced me to live in his house!
00:09:10Unbelievable!
00:09:20Ashford Institute, please.
00:09:26Who needs that entitled brat anyway?
00:09:29Sir, you called the cab.
00:09:31Why not just give Miss Keaton a lift?
00:09:38Why not just give Miss Keaton a lift?
00:09:40Then have the whole school go crazy.
00:09:42She's new.
00:09:44Everybody's already talking.
00:09:46So you're worried about her?
00:09:47You're overthinking.
00:09:49I just don't like drama.
00:09:50I just don't like drama.
00:09:57Asshole.
00:09:58Hey!
00:10:00Morning, Kloss.
00:10:02Back to Golding.
00:10:04Remind me what he's saying through Lord of the Flies.
00:10:11Mr. Kenwood.
00:10:13Care to share what you found so amusing?
00:10:16Not particularly.
00:10:17Oh, I insist.
00:10:19You seem very entertained by Golding.
00:10:22I'm not entertained by Golding, sir.
00:10:24On the contrary.
00:10:26I think his ending is...
00:10:29Weak.
00:10:31Wait, wait.
00:10:32You actually read it?
00:10:33Quiet.
00:10:35That's an interesting take.
00:10:37Explain.
00:10:40He had the setup for something brutal.
00:10:43Something honest.
00:10:44In the end, he backed out.
00:10:46He could have left the boys on the island.
00:10:48Forced them to confront the collapse of vulnerability.
00:10:51Let them choose survival.
00:10:53Or death.
00:10:54But instead, he gave them a rescue boat.
00:10:57Slapped a happily ever after on a book about savagery.
00:11:03It's a waste.
00:11:05Don't you think?
00:11:06I'm delightfully surprised, Charles.
00:11:08Didn't think you had such strong literary opinions.
00:11:11I'm always a model student, sir.
00:11:13Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
00:11:17So, a critique of Golding's mercy.
00:11:21Anyone disagree?
00:11:37I think Golding knew exactly what he was doing by ending the book that way.
00:11:41It's not mercy, it's irony.
00:11:44How so?
00:11:47The rescue isn't a happy ending.
00:11:49You don't just walk back into society and forget you're a monster.
00:11:53Golding didn't save them, he left us with the discomfort of pretending they could be saved.
00:11:57That's an interesting take, Miss Keeter.
00:11:59You still think it's a harsh critique?
00:12:02In some ways, but not harsh enough.
00:12:06Yes, it's a critique of toxic masculinity, but still, Golding sympathized with them.
00:12:12And the civilized world?
00:12:14Toxic, violent, he didn't call that out nearly as much.
00:12:16So yeah, I don't think Golding pushed far enough, but I think it's unfair to call it a happy ending.
00:12:25Thank you, Miss Keeter.
00:12:27Well said.
00:12:29Anyone else?
00:12:32Both opinions are valid.
00:12:34Okay, that's kind of epic.
00:12:36And let's not forget, Golding faced major backlash when he first published the book.
00:12:40Good literature will always divide opinions.
00:12:45What's happening to me?
00:12:52Okay, what is going on? Why is everyone staring at me?
00:12:56Well, you're new.
00:12:57And apparently had a thing with Charles.
00:13:00A what now?
00:13:01You two are in the middle of the most epic feud Asher's scene in years.
00:13:05We're not even fighting.
00:13:06Well, according to everyone, you confessed your love on day one, got rejected,
00:13:10begged to sit next to him, got rejected again.
00:13:14And today in class, you broke down crying about not believing in happy endings,
00:13:19and stormed out in tears.
00:13:22You were there, Sherry, that is not what happened.
00:13:26Doesn't matter.
00:13:27People believe what they want to believe.
00:13:29And they want Charles to be flawless, untouchable.
00:13:33Wow.
00:13:34Is misogyny like a rich kid thing, or just a British specialty?
00:13:37Honestly, both.
00:13:40But seriously, Alice, some people already see you as a threat.
00:13:52Okay, loaded.
00:13:54Looks like the new girl's in for a rough first semester.
00:14:11Hello?
00:14:14Hello?
00:14:16Is somebody out there?
00:14:19Oh, come on!
00:14:33Fine.
00:14:48Seriously?
00:14:51Oh, shit.
00:14:58What the hell?
00:15:00Anne!
00:15:01I thought you were having dinner with Alice?
00:15:03She hasn't come home.
00:15:04Her phone is off.
00:15:05Maybe you've seen her this evening?
00:15:10Yikes.
00:15:11Looks like the new girl's in for a rough first semester.
00:15:19Shit.
00:15:25Alice!
00:15:26Alice!
00:15:27Alice!
00:15:27Mr. Pelton!
00:15:28Charles Kenwood here.
00:15:29I was wondering if I could get the timetable for Alice Keaton.
00:15:32She hasn't come home.
00:15:33I'll have it sent over.
00:15:35Check the common room in the library.
00:15:37I'll take the rest.
00:15:41Alice!
00:15:55Come on, Alice.
00:15:57Close your eyes and jump.
00:15:59It's fine.
00:16:01You're fine.
00:16:06You're fine.
00:16:10Come on, Alice.
00:16:13Close your eyes and jump.
00:16:14It's fine.
00:16:15You're fine.
00:16:15You're fine.
00:16:25Hey, Mr. Nonchalant
00:16:30Are you happy with how we end it?
00:16:36What are you doing here?
00:16:40Can you get off me first?
00:16:42Okay.
00:16:52You're welcome.
00:16:54I didn't say thank you.
00:16:56I figured saving your life might have been basic manners.
00:16:58Someone just dumped swamp water on me.
00:17:01Excuse me if I'm not feeling very polite.
00:17:03You smell like a biology experiment.
00:17:06Wow.
00:17:07You should try falling out of a window into someone's arms and getting insulted for it.
00:17:11I wouldn't recommend it.
00:17:12You're heavier than you look.
00:17:15I hope you pull your shoulder.
00:17:23Are you okay?
00:17:24No.
00:17:25But I will be.
00:17:28Someone did this on purpose.
00:17:29What do you think, golden boy?
00:17:32Don't worry, I can handle it.
00:17:34You shouldn't have to.
00:17:38I'm...
00:17:39Sorry.
00:17:46Sorry.
00:17:51Did you just apologize to me?
00:17:54Don't get used to it.
00:17:55I couldn't dream of it.
00:17:59Alice?
00:18:00Over here.
00:18:01Oh my god.
00:18:04You okay?
00:18:07Why are you drenched?
00:18:09Yeah.
00:18:10I just...
00:18:10I took a weird shower.
00:18:12Top exploded.
00:18:15Come on.
00:18:16Let's get you home.
00:18:27I just cheated, right?
00:18:30I heard she staged the whole thing for attention.
00:18:56I know how this place works.
00:18:58If you don't do anything about it, it's only going to get worse.
00:19:02I'll look into it.
00:19:14I can't believe someone actually locked you in.
00:19:17That's insane.
00:19:18Where the hell was the school when this was happening?
00:19:21Busy protecting their golden boys and trust friends.
00:19:23Well, for what it's worth, I heard Charles looked pretty freaked out when he ran out last night.
00:19:30Please, he just didn't want a lawsuit.
00:19:49Being a scholarship student has its perks.
00:19:51Like saving a fortune on tuition and getting into schools that normally wouldn't even let you pass the gates.
00:19:59Hey, we miss you in Paris.
00:20:02Though there are enough Americans to remind us of you.
00:20:05But sometimes, being here means staying behind.
00:20:08And watching Ashford Elites go on a two-week enrichment program you can never afford.
00:20:15Have fun.
00:20:17Bring me something overpriced and unnecessary.
00:20:24The trip cost 20 grand in pounds, which translates to mom's salary for half a year.
00:20:30So yeah, I didn't go.
00:20:54What are you doing here?
00:20:55Do you not believe in shirts?
00:20:56Do you not believe in dignity?
00:20:58It's comfortable.
00:21:00You look like a rejected Ewok.
00:21:02This is not even your kitchen.
00:21:04And this is not even your house.
00:21:06And yet, you're here, dressed like this.
00:21:09Just don't look.
00:21:10Go away.
00:21:11Hard not to.
00:21:12When you're walking around dressed like that.
00:21:14What do you guys call it?
00:21:17Buzzkill?
00:21:18Cockblock.
00:21:20You're insufferable.
00:21:21You're the one cosplaying at breakfast.
00:21:23You know what?
00:21:24I don't get it.
00:21:25Why didn't you go on that tour?
00:21:26I thought rich people live for that kind of thing.
00:21:28Why do you think?
00:21:35How would I go?
00:21:37I could practically recite the itinerary in my sleep.
00:21:40Florence, walk in the great footsteps of Dante, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Titian.
00:21:46Or Titian, if you want to sound extra pretentious.
00:21:50Then Venice, because everybody loves a good canal and getting lost in the most confusing
00:21:55city on earth.
00:21:56Next stop, Napoli.
00:21:58Marvel at Pompeii.
00:21:59Pretend you're shocked.
00:22:01Ancient people had plumbing.
00:22:03The final stop, Harri.
00:22:05The ultimate city of romance.
00:22:08And, naturally, Woody Allen's favourite city outside of New York.
00:22:16That's... word for word.
00:22:18I told you.
00:22:19I've done this tour so many times, I could run it.
00:22:22Okay, but still, it's Europe.
00:22:24Most people would kill for that chance.
00:22:26Most people haven't had their phones stolen in Paris.
00:22:29Twice.
00:22:30Also, I hate the accommodations.
00:22:33Aren't they all five-star hotels?
00:22:35Standard rooms in five-star hotels.
00:22:37No thank you.
00:22:39Wow.
00:22:41Some were born in Rome, huh?
00:22:42Well, that's unfortunate.
00:22:43It's a very chaotic city.
00:22:45One word of advice?
00:22:46Shut up.
00:22:47That's two words.
00:22:50You're weird.
00:22:51You're loud.
00:22:52You're annoying.
00:22:52You're in my kitchen.
00:22:53You have three other kitchens.
00:22:54And I prefer this one.
00:22:57Just for today.
00:22:58Come back when you've got a shirt on.
00:23:00Come back with normal clothes on.
00:23:01You don't have to come.
00:23:02Don't tell me what I have to do.
00:23:12After Charles, roads are flooded.
00:23:14Staff won't make it tonight.
00:23:15Will you be alright sorting dinner?
00:23:20I've got it sorted.
00:23:33Jesus, what are you doing?
00:23:35Relax.
00:23:38I'm here to make a deal.
00:23:40What deal?
00:23:41You nearly gave me a heart attack.
00:23:46You'll survive.
00:23:48I'm not selling my body.
00:23:54I'm not selling my body.
00:23:59Wow.
00:24:00I am deeply offended.
00:24:04That thought disgusts me.
00:24:06Then what are you doing?
00:24:07The staff's off tonight.
00:24:08I'm buying dinner.
00:24:12Did you seriously think I'd spend 100 pounds on...
00:24:15No, I...
00:24:16Jesus.
00:24:17I'm not selling this.
00:24:18Wait.
00:24:19You think I'm not worth 100 pounds?
00:24:23I'm not spending 100 pounds to snort you back up.
00:24:26You know what?
00:24:27Dinner's cancelled.
00:24:31Are you sure about that?
00:24:34I present to you.
00:24:36Meatball spaghetti, stir-fried veggies, and french fries.
00:24:39You're welcome.
00:24:41Interesting combo.
00:24:42Well, I know we're not in Italy or France, but this'll do.
00:24:47It's...
00:24:47good.
00:24:54Was that a compliment?
00:24:56Although, I am obliged to inform you.
00:24:59Meatball spaghetti isn't Italian.
00:25:01It's American.
00:25:03And french fries, likely born in South America.
00:25:05You should read more.
00:25:08Put it down.
00:25:10I paid for it.
00:25:11You really just have to win every argument, don't you?
00:25:13To be fair, you make it very easy.
00:25:18It's only easy because it costs 200 pounds.
00:25:21You know, if you'd ask for more, I probably would have given it to you.
00:25:24I'll make sure of that.
00:25:39Hey, Alice.
00:25:40It's fine.
00:25:42You're fine.
00:25:509-1-1, what's with your emergency?
00:25:569-1-1, what's with your emergency?
00:25:58It's my dad.
00:25:59He needs help.
00:26:00He just had a stroke.
00:26:01Okay, miss.
00:26:01Hurricane constant traffic shut down.
00:26:03We'll get to you as soon as we can.
00:26:05Please, he's not well.
00:26:06I understand.
00:26:07Can you confirm your address?
00:26:10Hi.
00:26:12Yes, I'm right here.
00:26:12Hi.
00:26:15My daughter.
00:26:16Please, stay with me, dad.
00:26:18Please.
00:26:22No.
00:26:25Please, wake up.
00:26:30Dad, please.
00:26:32Please don't leave me.
00:27:03I'm sorry.
00:27:05What are you doing here?
00:27:11You were crying. Loudly. Kind of hard to ignore.
00:27:18Right. Sorry for the annoying.
00:27:21Wait, you know Snarky come back?
00:27:24Not tonight, I'm too tired. If you're here to argue, knock yourself out.
00:27:30You were calling from your dad, right?
00:27:34Hurricane hit New York. Power went down, traffic froze.
00:27:40Dad had a stroke, but he couldn't get help in time.
00:27:46I sat there with a candle while he laid there.
00:27:54Peaceful, like he was asleep.
00:27:57But he wasn't.
00:28:02So that's why you and your mum moved here?
00:28:05This used to be our hometown.
00:28:08After dad left, we had nowhere else to go.
00:28:17What are you doing?
00:28:22Come on.
00:28:39Wait, I thought the parallel was out.
00:28:42It is. We have our own generator.
00:28:45Wow. Rich people houses her.
00:28:47Just for tonight, I'll allow it.
00:28:51Allow what?
00:28:52You can call this place your house. So enjoy it.
00:28:56Stephen King's first edition.
00:28:58Alan Gisbo's handwritten letters.
00:29:00Jane Austen's notes.
00:29:02All yours.
00:29:07This is your home.
00:29:10Alice Keaton.
00:29:11Alice Keaton.
00:29:16Careful.
00:29:18It almost sounded sweet.
00:29:20Don't push it.
00:29:21Okay then.
00:29:25I have...
00:29:26One request.
00:29:30What is it?
00:29:38Are you ever going to make a move?
00:29:40Wait.
00:29:40Give me a second.
00:29:42I'm thinking.
00:29:43You had one wish.
00:29:45Anything in the world.
00:29:47And in the middle of a thunderstorm,
00:29:49inside a literal mansion,
00:29:51you chose chess.
00:29:52Yeah.
00:29:54Got a problem?
00:29:55It's just so cool.
00:29:56Like, spies or genius villains in movies.
00:30:00It's literally a board game.
00:30:01Says the guy who owns a custom set.
00:30:04Wait.
00:30:05Does the knight go diagonally?
00:30:07For the tenth time,
00:30:08it moves in an L shape.
00:30:12One.
00:30:12Two.
00:30:14Then turn.
00:30:15There.
00:30:17Happy?
00:30:18Ecstatic.
00:30:20Okay.
00:30:21A suicide.
00:30:23Or a brilliant long-term sacrifice.
00:30:25You are playing checkers at a chess board.
00:30:27Still beating you in sarcasm.
00:30:28You literally haven't won mean past arguments.
00:30:30Golding disagrees.
00:30:32It's going to be a long night.
00:30:34Oh my...
00:30:35No.
00:30:35Why?
00:30:36What's happening?
00:30:36You can't do that.
00:30:38No, no.
00:30:39Oh my god.
00:30:40You had to stop a trip and about it all wrong.
00:30:44Glad to pull you in close as we're locked on the phone.
00:30:47Are you sour cause I'm moving on?
00:30:51Oh yeah.
00:30:53Showing up at my door.
00:30:56Holding your heart feel inside your hands.
00:31:00Maybe...
00:31:01He's not so awful after all.
00:31:10Um, who are you?
00:31:17What are you doing here?
00:31:18Well, your parents said you were still at home.
00:31:21Thank god you skipped that boring grand tour.
00:31:23Who needs Italy and France again?
00:31:25Right?
00:31:26When did you get back?
00:31:27Last night.
00:31:28From Zurich.
00:31:29You didn't answer my messages.
00:31:32I missed you.
00:31:34Anyway, thought I'd come surprise you.
00:31:36Apparently, I'm transferring to Ashford.
00:31:39Your parents were so thrilled.
00:31:41They didn't tell me about this.
00:31:42I wanted to deliver the happy news myself.
00:31:45They said it'd be lovely for us to reconnect.
00:31:48You know, considering the engagement and all.
00:31:52Engagement.
00:31:54Oh, did no one tell you?
00:31:57He's promised.
00:31:58Old Monaster.
00:32:00Very retro.
00:32:01I didn't agree to that.
00:32:02You didn't have to.
00:32:03It's never up to us.
00:32:05Where did you find this little toy?
00:32:08Serena?
00:32:08I can hear you, you know.
00:32:10Oh, an American.
00:32:14How refreshing.
00:32:18Goodbye.
00:32:20Wait.
00:32:36Where are you going?
00:32:38You still owe me breakfast.
00:32:39You only paid for dinner.
00:32:41I had homework.
00:32:43Goodbye.
00:32:46Your little toy has quite the temper.
00:32:49Serena, can you please just stop?
00:32:51What?
00:32:51Teasing the help?
00:32:59That's her.
00:33:00That's the one from Clemwood's house.
00:33:02Was she like, the maid or something?
00:33:20Oh my god, what's wrong with people?
00:33:23They're saying you live with Charles.
00:33:25Oh, and Serena.
00:33:27What about her?
00:33:28Well, apparently she told everyone you were caught sneaking into his room.
00:33:31Of course she did.
00:33:33Of course she did.
00:33:45Careful, Alice.
00:33:47You're starting to look desperate.
00:33:59Yeah.
00:34:00Can we help me?
00:34:01Yes, I know.
00:34:02It's 1066.
00:34:03Yeah.
00:34:04Come to the music room.
00:34:05Urgent.
00:34:06I just remembered, I need to check something.
00:34:08You guys go ahead.
00:34:09Yeah, okay.
00:34:16Help!
00:34:17Help!
00:34:18Is someone there?
00:34:18Seriously!
00:34:20This is getting old!
00:34:33Wait.
00:34:34Music room?
00:34:36What?
00:34:38James?
00:34:39Is anybody in here earlier?
00:34:41Just Miss Serena.
00:34:42Said she was waiting for you.
00:34:45Sir?
00:34:47Sir, it's raining!
00:34:59Come on, Alice.
00:35:00You're fine.
00:35:02You're not that girl again.
00:35:10Wait.
00:35:11Can you remind me one more time?
00:35:12Okay.
00:35:15Rooks move in straight lines.
00:35:16Yeah.
00:35:17Bishops move diagonally.
00:35:19And knights...
00:35:20The knight's the weird one.
00:35:26Rooks.
00:35:29Straight lines.
00:35:31Bishops.
00:35:32Diagonally.
00:35:34Hello?
00:35:35Hello?
00:35:54The text.
00:35:56Are you okay?
00:35:57Are you hurt?
00:35:59I...
00:35:59I'm okay.
00:36:00I...
00:36:01I saw the text and I thought...
00:36:03I...
00:36:03I didn't see the message.
00:36:05Serena took my phone.
00:36:06I...
00:36:06I didn't know.
00:36:07I'm sorry.
00:36:08I'm...
00:36:08Okay.
00:36:10You're gonna catch a cold.
00:36:12You're freezing.
00:36:13You didn't have to come.
00:36:16Don't tell me what I have to do.
00:36:42That wasn't a mistake.
00:36:43If that's what you're about to say.
00:36:46I...
00:36:47Wasn't going to.
00:37:01You're really bad at this, you know.
00:37:03What?
00:37:04Kissing?
00:37:05Hiding feelings.
00:37:06I don't like that.
00:37:07I don't like that.
00:37:28Dump those Ewok pajamas.
00:37:30Oh, you wish.
00:37:33Seriously.
00:37:35It's a cock block.
00:37:37You...
00:37:38Kissed...
00:37:38Me.
00:37:39That's...
00:37:40Basically...
00:37:41Consent...
00:37:42To...
00:37:43Everything.
00:37:47Dangerous words, Keaton.
00:37:49I might hold you to that.
00:37:51Dump.
00:37:52Dump.
00:37:53Dump.
00:37:53Dump.
00:37:54Dump.
00:37:54Dump.
00:37:55Dump.
00:37:57Dump.
00:38:00You'll be working in pairs on your comparative essays.
00:38:03The list is on the board.
00:38:07One...
00:38:08Two...
00:38:08Three...
00:38:09Four.
00:38:12Are you okay?
00:38:13If you fly me to outer space...
00:38:18That's where I'll see your face and have you with me.
00:38:27It may seem dark, but you always light my spark, in my heart, since the dark, oh my God, oh
00:38:48my God, oh my God, oh my God.
00:38:55I was sure I'd never find someone to make my head spin around, no one's ever gonna be the thing
00:39:01I need, they all just let me down, but baby, you saved me, till I'm brand new, everything's so different
00:39:11now.
00:39:13So, the night goes in an L shape, right?
00:39:17Why is that the only one you remember?
00:39:20Because it's weird, and I like weird.
00:39:37You're cheating.
00:39:39I'm winning.
00:39:40There's a difference.
00:39:41You are very distracting.
00:39:44And you like it.
00:39:45I will eat the fire in your day, I'll be in the darkest place, I'll hold you in my arms.
00:39:55Charles!
00:39:57We need to talk.
00:40:06I expected poor judgment, but this, in my house?
00:40:10It isn't what it looks like.
00:40:11No.
00:40:13Kissing a servant's daughter in the family library.
00:40:16Enlighten me then, Charles.
00:40:18We came back tonight, after speaking with Serena.
00:40:21Imagine our surprise walking in on this.
00:40:24She isn't just, you have no right to barge in.
00:40:29On my property.
00:40:33I care about her.
00:40:35I'm not ashamed of that.
00:40:36That's enough.
00:40:39Why do you care?
00:40:41We're protecting our son's future, and our name.
00:40:45You think this protects me?
00:40:47You think she does not belong in your world?
00:40:53Then maybe I don't either.
00:40:57You're ready to give up everything, for a girl you barely know?
00:41:03Yes.
00:41:05Then, are you sure she's ready?
00:41:14I'm asking you, do you think she's ready, to lose everything, regardless of how little
00:41:20that is, just to be with you?
00:41:22What are you talking about?
00:41:24You left us no choice, son.
00:41:26You shouldn't disobey your father.
00:41:31Pelton, it's Frederick Kenwood.
00:41:33Ah, Mr. Kenwood.
00:41:35How can I help?
00:41:36If a scholarship student were to violate our behavioral code, in a public setting, with
00:41:42photographic evidence, would that warrant a review?
00:41:46Yes, sir.
00:41:50So, answer me again.
00:41:53Do you think she's ready to lose everything, just to be with you?
00:42:08Charles, what happened?
00:42:09Did your parents say something?
00:42:10Are they mad?
00:42:11Is everything okay?
00:42:13Pack your things.
00:42:15You can't stay here anymore.
00:42:17What?
00:42:20My parents fired your mother.
00:42:22She's leaving.
00:42:23So are you.
00:42:24Wait, what?
00:42:24Why?
00:42:25Is it because of us?
00:42:27We can fix this.
00:42:28I'll get a job, anything.
00:42:29Stop, stop it.
00:42:29You don't get it.
00:42:31If I don't walk away from this, they'll cut me off.
00:42:35Okay?
00:42:36No card, no trust, no support, nothing.
00:42:41Then, then we'll figure it out.
00:42:43We don't need all that.
00:42:46Do you really think I'm going to live like that?
00:42:51I'm going to live.
00:42:52That's the reason I'm sure I'm going to live like that.
00:42:53We are.
00:42:53We are.
00:42:55We are.
00:42:56We are.
00:42:57We are.
00:42:58We are.
00:43:02We are.
00:43:04We are.
00:43:06...of what's real.
00:43:11Charles, I'm not stupid.
00:43:13You don't just turn into a cold stranger because of one conversation.
00:43:17What did they threaten you with?
00:43:23What did they threaten you with?
00:43:25This is the difference between me and you.
00:43:27What?
00:43:28You think you know me.
00:43:30Or what I have.
00:43:32You don't, Alice.
00:43:34You're still lying.
00:43:35I'm not, Alice.
00:43:37Look around you.
00:43:38This mansion you thought was a museum.
00:43:41It's my house.
00:43:44My world.
00:43:45I was bored into this.
00:43:47I am not choosing between this...
00:43:52...and something I picked up for a moment of fun.
00:43:58Don't do this, Charles. You don't mean it.
00:44:00It was fun.
00:44:02But you?
00:44:05You don't compare it to what I own.
00:44:08I'll survive the loss.
00:44:12Right.
00:44:15I should have known.
00:44:18Guys like you don't end up with girls like me.
00:44:23You play with them, then you throw them away.
00:44:25Go to sleep, Alice.
00:44:29Go to sleep, Alice.
00:44:45Go to sleep, Alice.
00:44:52Yeah, around me feels so heavy but depleted
00:44:58But I find just a place to test myself
00:45:10Oops
00:45:28Oh, sorry, didn't see that
00:45:31Then again, nobody does
00:45:33Move, please
00:45:36Try begging
00:45:43You know what, keep it
00:45:49Poor thing, so dramatic
00:45:53Dance
00:45:54Excuse me
00:45:56I warned you
00:45:57Walk away, Serena
00:46:19Last week's group assignments were mostly forgettable
00:46:23But one pair surprised me
00:46:25In a good way
00:46:26Charles Kenwood
00:46:28And Alice Keaton
00:46:29Would you mind giving us a short summary?
00:46:33She loves the sound of her own voice
00:46:34Better have it
00:46:43Our essay explored what happens when two fundamentally different voices meet
00:46:48Like logic and chaos
00:46:50Or silence and noise
00:46:53Different worlds, different rules
00:46:57At first glance, they clash
00:46:59But what makes the story interesting is what happens next
00:47:05Confusion, curiosity
00:47:06But in the end, some stories aren't about staying
00:47:09And yes, there is no such thing as a happy ending
00:47:21And yes, there is no such thing as a happy ending
00:47:26Is she still talking about the essay?
00:47:31Miss Keaton
00:47:33Dramatic as always
00:47:34All right
00:47:35Thank you, Alice
00:47:37That was
00:47:39Layered
00:47:41Are you okay?
00:47:42A reminder
00:47:43That good literature
00:47:45Always stirs something
00:47:49Hello?
00:47:50Hi, here's Alice Keaton
00:47:51This is Whitmore Press
00:47:52We've been following your work
00:47:53We'd like to offer you a long-term publishing contract
00:47:56Name your price
00:47:57We'll make it work
00:47:58Sorry, what?
00:48:03That's
00:48:04Kind of
00:48:05Insane
00:48:06Who's behind this?
00:48:07Your sponsor wishes to remain anonymous
00:48:09Can
00:48:11Can I meet them?
00:48:14I want to
00:48:15Please
00:48:17Or at least tell me a name
00:48:22Sorry, they wish to stay in office
00:48:23So they're only interested in work, not the person
00:48:26I'd really like to meet them
00:48:27I'm sorry, Miss Keaton
00:48:28Name was very good
00:48:29I think the most generous offer we've ever given is in New York City
00:48:33I see
00:48:34Congratulations again
00:48:40You got the interview
00:48:41It's just an interview
00:48:42I haven't gotten in yet
00:48:43Still, Alice Keaton at Oxford
00:48:46That's iconic
00:48:55You okay?
00:48:57Yeah
00:48:59I'm so excited
00:49:13It's done, Miss Keaton
00:49:14Miss Keaton signed the contract
00:49:19It's a generous deal
00:49:20You sure you don't want it to know?
00:49:23No
00:49:24No, it's better if I stay out of her life
00:49:36Congratulations, Alice Keaton
00:49:39Go live the life you were always meant to
00:49:46Your engagement and announcement should align perfectly with the Foundation Gala
00:49:51And the Browns already offered to host the London reception
00:49:57It's all coming together beautifully
00:50:02I've lost my appetite
00:50:07I'll go check on him
00:50:13What's your problem, Charles?
00:50:19Disengagement
00:50:20It's not happening
00:50:21It's not up to you
00:50:22You know that
00:50:23Serena, we're not doing this
00:50:26You've changed
00:50:31Or maybe I finally just stopped pretending
00:51:01It's not happening
00:51:03You've been funding Alice Keaton this whole time
00:51:09So?
00:51:10You lied to everyone
00:51:11Including her
00:51:13I protected her
00:51:17You loved her
00:51:18Still do
00:51:21Let it go, Serena
00:51:24There's no point
00:51:34I need a favour
00:51:36Find out when the Oxford interview is
00:51:39And make sure Alice Keaton won't show up
00:51:46Anything?
00:51:47No?
00:51:49She's not answering
00:51:50The interview is almost over
00:51:52Well, she won't just not show up
00:51:54Something's wrong
00:51:57Where's Alice?
00:51:58When was the last time you heard from her?
00:52:00Last night
00:52:01She said she was prepping all evening
00:52:07James
00:52:07Track someone for me
00:52:10Wait, where are you going?
00:52:20Chill, okay?
00:52:21Who won't hurt you?
00:52:23Yeah, we're just supposed to keep you away from the interview
00:52:26That's it
00:52:34Shit!
00:52:35Come back!
00:53:03I remember how
00:53:08Didn't need a second guess
00:53:14Hey, hey, hey, Alice
00:53:15Alice?
00:53:17Alice, stay with me
00:53:18Stay with me
00:53:18Stay with me, Alice
00:53:19Alice!
00:53:26You're awake
00:53:28Where...
00:53:29Where am I?
00:53:30Local clinic
00:53:32Passerby brought you in
00:53:34Passerby
00:53:35He found you on the side of the road
00:53:37He had to leave
00:53:38He didn't leave a name
00:53:41Oh
00:53:44The interview!
00:53:45What time is it?
00:53:46Easy
00:53:46It's okay
00:53:47Someone already contacted the university
00:53:50And sent in your writing samples
00:53:52They've rescheduled your interview for tomorrow
00:53:54Wait, what?
00:53:54Who?
00:53:55No idea
00:53:56But it's all taken care of
00:54:01What did you say?
00:54:03Nothing
00:54:03I just
00:54:06Had a dream
00:54:17I got him!
00:54:19I got him!
00:54:22I knew it!
00:54:24Too bad Charles isn't here to watch you crush it
00:54:27He's not here
00:54:29Oh, you didn't know
00:54:31Know what?
00:54:33He left
00:54:34A few days ago
00:54:36Yeah, everyone doesn't really know where he went
00:54:38Honestly, Astra's been quieter without him
00:54:40It's probably for the best
00:54:42Come on
00:54:52The summer I met Charles Kenwood was loud
00:54:57Chaotic
00:54:57Unexpected
00:55:01And with his absence
00:55:03Come on
00:55:05It ended quietly
00:55:09Like summers always do
00:55:23And joining us today
00:55:25The decade's most unexpected literary phenomenon
00:55:29Alice Keaton
00:55:30Thank you for having me
00:55:31Now, your words moved millions
00:55:34They say your stories feel real
00:55:37Especially the ones about love
00:55:39Thank you
00:55:39Which brings us to the most obvious question
00:55:42How's your dating life like these days?
00:55:44No comment
00:55:45A little bird told me that the past four years has been just writing and working
00:55:51Not even a single date
00:55:52Let me guess a bird named Sherry
00:55:54She caught me
00:55:55Still no comment
00:55:56Alright, alright
00:55:57No matter what you say
00:55:59You write love like someone who's lived it
00:56:03If you're so real
00:56:04Because once
00:56:05I did
00:56:06That's why today we're here sharing the story behind Alice Keaton
00:56:10And no one ever quite matched the light after that
00:56:13And let's give it up for Alice Keaton one more time
00:56:27Congratulations Alice
00:56:28The numbers just came in
00:56:30You broke your own record
00:56:33That's incredible
00:56:35We're thinking celebration
00:56:36Press
00:56:37Photos
00:56:38Maybe tonight
00:56:38Actually
00:56:39There's something I'd rather do
00:56:43I'd like to meet with the person who believed in me first
00:56:47My sponsor
00:56:48You're sure?
00:56:50Yeah
00:56:50Just once
00:56:53Tonight
00:56:537pm
00:57:05Good evening
00:57:10Good evening
00:57:13May I sit
00:57:18Hey Mr. Nonchalant
00:57:24Hi
00:57:25Hi
00:57:28You look well
00:57:31And you look like you just stepped out of a GQ cover
00:57:35You always did
00:57:37You were expecting someone else
00:57:40I was
00:57:42Hoping
00:57:44But I guess I always knew
00:57:46I didn't come here to confuse you
00:57:49Or to reopen anything
00:57:52I just wanted to say congratulations
00:57:56Oh
00:57:57Thank you
00:58:00I didn't know you're still reading
00:58:02You were rich enough not to do so
00:58:06Always
00:58:07Either way
00:58:08Your sponsorship started my career
00:58:10So
00:58:11No
00:58:12No
00:58:13You earned everything
00:58:17Every word
00:58:18Every page
00:58:22Every reader
00:58:23That's what I came to say
00:58:29It was good to see you again
00:58:30I hope
00:58:31Charles
00:58:34Can you just
00:58:36Wait a little longer
00:58:44I think I knew it was you
00:58:47There was one email
00:58:50You said something
00:58:51Felt familiar
00:58:52Really
00:58:53Kind of had that
00:58:54Rich asshole with a conscience energy
00:58:57Very on brand
00:58:59I should have anonymized my grammar
00:59:01Too late
00:59:02Your semicolon usage gave you away
00:59:05Still the only girl I know
00:59:07Who flirts through punctuation
00:59:08Still the only guy I know
00:59:09Who uses wiles unironically
00:59:14You've changed
00:59:16But
00:59:18Not really
00:59:20You haven't changed
00:59:22But
00:59:23Maybe you've grown into who you really were
00:59:28Anyway
00:59:29I wanted to say
00:59:31Thank you
00:59:33And
00:59:35Thanks for being here tonight
00:59:37You didn't have to come
00:59:40Don't tell me what I have to do
00:59:44You didn't have to come
00:59:47Don't tell me what I have to do
01:00:09If you could go back
01:00:10If you had the chance to do it all again
01:00:12Would you do anything differently?
01:00:20No
01:00:25No
01:00:29I see
01:00:34I know my answer now
01:00:35I didn't have the power back then
01:00:38Not enough to protect you
01:00:39I couldn't watch you get crushed because of me
01:00:43Because of my name
01:00:45My family
01:00:47I didn't want to be the reason you lost everything
01:00:50So you just disappeared
01:00:52Without a word
01:00:56If you had the chance to see the world
01:00:58Without me weighing you down
01:01:01If you still chose me after that
01:01:07You keep saying you wanted to give me a choice
01:01:10But you made a choice for me
01:01:14Did it ever cross your mind that maybe
01:01:19I would have chosen you anyway
01:01:26I didn't think I was the smart choice
01:01:29You weren't
01:01:32But I never claimed to be that smart
01:01:43This is me
01:01:44Right
01:01:52I'm still mad at you, you know
01:01:57I'm still in love with you, you know
01:02:06Do you want to come in for a bit?
01:02:11You're asking your ex
01:02:12Who you haven't seen in four years
01:02:14To come into your hotel
01:02:16At approximately 11pm
01:02:20You were right
01:02:21You never were that smart
01:02:24You don't have to come
01:02:25Don't tell me what I have to do
01:02:42Stop quoting yourself
01:02:43I recycle
01:02:44It saves energy
01:02:46This feels wildly irresponsible
01:02:49You sound like a disclaimer
01:02:50You're the one who wants called romance a distraction
01:02:53I said that
01:02:54Yeah
01:02:54Before calling Wuthering Heights overrated
01:02:57Still is
01:02:59You're lucky you're a good kisser
01:03:04That is cute
01:03:06Don't you dare quote poetry
01:03:08I wasn't going, Sarah
01:03:09I forgot all the day you left
01:03:12Then shut up
01:03:14And prove it
01:03:20I still can't believe this is happening
01:03:22I told you
01:03:23I told you
01:03:24That you're the worst enemies
01:03:25Or secretly married
01:03:26And I told you
01:03:27They're both
01:03:54I vowed to always tell you the truth
01:03:57I vowed to always tell you the truth
01:03:58Except for when you ask how you're cooking was
01:04:00Then I lie
01:04:02Respectfully
01:04:05I vow to keep choosing you
01:04:08Loudly
01:04:09Quietly
01:04:11Always
01:04:13Even when you forget to do the laundry
01:04:17Is he actually good at this?
01:04:19I mean
01:04:19He did beat over at soccer
01:04:21I vow to argue with you at least twice a week
01:04:27Especially over Shakespeare
01:04:30I vow to write you
01:04:31And your every story
01:04:33Even when I say I didn't
01:04:35Will always be part of my life
01:04:38If she quotes Austin in this toast
01:04:40I'm out
01:04:41No you're not
01:04:41You're going to cry harder
01:05:05I can't believe you picked Paris
01:05:07Such a cliché honeymoon destination
01:05:10Such a cliché honeymoon destination
01:05:13Relax
01:05:14Just don't dress like a walking inheritance
01:05:16And you'll be fine
01:05:20You are not wearing that on our honeymoon
01:05:23Please Alice go change
01:05:26Don't tell me what I have to do
01:05:31No
01:05:33No no no no
01:05:34That is not an invitation
01:05:35Do not take off these clothes
01:05:37I've arrored
01:05:38You look much better without them
01:05:45To the ones who loved in silence
01:05:48In chaos
01:05:49In chapters
01:05:51You will find your way home
01:05:56Sometimes I wanna be on my own
01:05:59But I don't wanna die alone
01:06:01Go
01:06:02You can't
01:06:03I'm not
01:06:04I don't
01:06:05I'm not
01:06:09I don't
01:06:09I don't
01:06:10I don't
01:06:13It's mother
01:06:14It's so much
01:06:14Yes
01:06:15It's so much
01:06:16It's my teeth
01:06:17Anyway
01:06:19Woo
01:06:20Okay
01:06:20I tear
01:06:21Okay
01:06:21Today
01:06:24Suppose
01:06:24So
01:06:27Excuse
01:06:28Something to us
01:06:28To make sure
01:06:30That we can gain
01:06:31What's been
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