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00:00:02I've always described the world in words.
00:00:05People, moments, places.
00:00:08But in that moment, I forgot them all.
00:00:12Be careful, you're talking about the king of Ashford.
00:00:15He's a boss.
00:00:16I don't find bullies attractive.
00:00:18Good morning!
00:00:19He's lonely and kind of pathetic.
00:00:22Breathe in room before opening your mouth.
00:00:24American.
00:00:26She said you'd be moving in today.
00:00:28There's been some kind of misunderstanding.
00:00:30I'm not staying here.
00:00:32You must stay.
00:00:35I heard you stay to the whole thing for attention.
00:00:39Charles!
00:00:40We need to talk.
00:00:41If you don't do anything about it,
00:00:44it's only going to get worse.
00:00:46You're lying to everyone, including her.
00:00:50You didn't have to come.
00:00:52Don't tell me what I have to do.
00:01:03I've always described the world in words.
00:01:06People, moments, places.
00:01:09All through metaphors and margins.
00:01:12You okay?
00:01:13Like my mom.
00:01:14Self-made, stubborn, and never wrong.
00:01:18Almost there.
00:01:19You excited for your first day?
00:01:21She calls this a fresh start.
00:01:22I call it terrifying.
00:01:30You've got this.
00:01:32Just be yourself.
00:01:34That's kind of the problem.
00:01:43I'm stuck in space.
00:01:45Got a daydream running through my brain every day.
00:01:52Heaven in my dead now.
00:01:55World of war.
00:01:56I'm stuck in space.
00:01:58Got a daydream running through my brain every day.
00:02:03Heaven in my dead now.
00:02:04World of war.
00:02:05Morning, class.
00:02:09And you're not seated because?
00:02:11I don't have a seat.
00:02:14Ah, a new transfer.
00:02:16Alice Keaton, right?
00:02:18Let's see.
00:02:21Ah, there's a spot.
00:02:23Next to Charles.
00:02:25Charles' case, Sherry.
00:02:26Seriously?
00:02:27A charity case sitting next to Charles?
00:02:29God, why is she?
00:02:31Quiet, Charles.
00:02:36I've always had words for everything.
00:02:39But, in that moment...
00:02:43I forgot them all.
00:02:53Charles, move your things.
00:02:56I'd rather not.
00:02:58She'll be a distraction.
00:02:59From what?
00:03:00Sleeping.
00:03:02From everything.
00:03:03If anything Charles Miss Keaton will be a positive influence on you. She was top of her class at a
00:03:08previous school
00:03:10With all due respect sir, her previous school was American. I
00:03:15Highly doubt that
00:03:18That's enough
00:03:20She can sit here. It's fine
00:03:24Back to Goldie. Thank you. You got it. I'm Sherry Vaughn. Alice Keaton. It's very important
00:03:33What he's talking about their experience of the time
00:03:39Wait, you sat next to Charles? She didn't you totally shut her down. Oh knew it. Don't take it past
00:03:46me. He's impossible
00:03:47Can everyone stop acting like the goal is getting into his pants? What? He's hot. Everyone kind of is
00:03:56I've seen Connor. He's not my type. You're joking. I don't find bullies attractive. Hey
00:04:03Be careful. We're talking about the king of Asheville
00:04:06The what? His family basically own the school and the town maybe even the country. Yeah
00:04:13Everyone's tried to get close. No one can get past his ego. You're not the first to get ice. Okay.
00:04:18First of all
00:04:19I wasn't iced. It's more like a mutual decision and second I think he's arrogant
00:04:25Cold thinks he's untouchable
00:04:28But if you really look at Charles, he just seems isolated like he's faking out
00:04:33Honestly, I just think he's lonely and kind of pathetic
00:04:40What no go on
00:04:48You were saying I'm lonely and pathetic
00:04:55Next time read the room before opening your mouth American
00:05:03We're not in Kansas anymore, Alice
00:05:22Hey, how was your first day?
00:05:24Uh, good
00:05:25Anything exciting happen?
00:05:27Not really. Super uneventful
00:05:30Really?
00:05:31How's your new job?
00:05:32Yeah, alright
00:05:34Get this? They said we can stay in the servant's wing
00:05:36Seriously?
00:05:37Hmm, apparently the young master won't mind the company
00:05:40The young master
00:05:44This is your boss's house
00:05:46Yeah?
00:05:47Isn't that incredible?
00:05:49I mean, I wouldn't call it a house
00:05:50It's
00:05:52A museum
00:05:53With better landscaping
00:05:59Wait here, I'll talk to the butler
00:06:06Wow, rich people
00:06:08You've topped yourselves again
00:06:13Stephen King
00:06:14Stephen King
00:06:15First edition
00:06:26Breaking and entering now
00:06:28How American of you
00:06:30I
00:06:40You've been paying rent
00:06:42Here in my head
00:06:44Trying to fight it all
00:06:51You can get up now
00:06:53I... I'm trying
00:06:56Wait!
00:06:58Are you serious?
00:07:00Well, you said you were trying
00:07:03What is wrong with you?
00:07:04Funny
00:07:05I was about to ask you the same thing
00:07:07What are you doing in my house?
00:07:11You...
00:07:11Wait
00:07:13Your house
00:07:14My house
00:07:15My library
00:07:16And now
00:07:17Apparently
00:07:18My unwanted guest
00:07:22Ah, Master Charles
00:07:23You must be Miss Alice
00:07:25Anne's daughter
00:07:25She said you'd be moving in today
00:07:27She what?
00:07:29There...
00:07:29There's been some kind of misunderstanding
00:07:31You see, I'm not actually moving in
00:07:33Is that so?
00:07:35Yeah, I'm not staying here
00:07:37Like at all
00:07:38That's a shame
00:07:39Your mother seemed quite pleased with the arrangement
00:07:41Well, I just don't think it's appropriate
00:07:44Well, if you're sure then
00:07:45Absolutely not
00:07:48Come on, Alice
00:07:52You... must... stay
00:07:54It'll be... fun
00:07:57My dear... classmate
00:08:00I'm dead
00:08:01I'm dead
00:08:02Like mentally
00:08:03Socially
00:08:04And actually dead
00:08:12Just trying to figure out
00:08:13How exactly my life went off the rails
00:08:16Get it together, Alice Keaton
00:08:18You've been through hell
00:08:20I'm sure I'd never find someone
00:08:21To make my head spin around
00:08:23Actually, no
00:08:25No, I'm never gonna be the thing I need
00:08:26They all just let me go
00:08:27This is hell
00:08:27But baby
00:08:29You saved me
00:08:30Hi
00:08:30Good morning
00:08:35Wow
00:08:46Sir, is that Miss Keaton?
00:08:49Well, f***ing doesn't know
00:08:50That shop's been closed for months
00:08:52She's going to be late
00:08:59Hey, how long is this thing gonna take?
00:09:01Maybe I'll just walk?
00:09:04Five miles to school
00:09:07Okay, if I sprint
00:09:09Maybe I'll make it before first period
00:09:12Or die of exhaustion on the way
00:09:17Or die of exhaustion on the way
00:09:21What... what are you doing here?
00:09:22Didn't you already leave?
00:09:26Wait
00:09:27Did you come back for... me?
00:09:30Relax
00:09:32I forgot my textbook
00:09:33Don't flatter yourself
00:09:35Wait
00:09:39Since you're already here
00:09:41Maybe you could be a decent person
00:09:43And give me a ride?
00:09:47No
00:09:48Seriously?
00:09:49Your car is huge
00:09:52Yeah
00:09:53And I'm not a fan of sharing
00:09:56Says the guy who forced me to live in his house
00:10:03Unbelievable
00:10:04Help me
00:10:06Walk inside my town
00:10:13Asher Institute, please
00:10:15Thank you
00:10:20Who needs that entitled brat anyway?
00:10:22Sir, you called the cab
00:10:24Why don't just give Miss Keaton a lift?
00:10:31And have the whole school go crazy?
00:10:35She's new
00:10:36Everybody's already talking
00:10:38So you're worried about her?
00:10:40You're overthinking
00:10:41I just don't like drama
00:10:48I just don't like drama
00:10:50Asshole
00:10:51Who?
00:10:53Morning Kloss
00:10:55Back to Golding
00:10:57Remind me what he's saying through Lord of the Flies
00:11:04Mr. Kenwood
00:11:05Care to share what you found so amusing?
00:11:08Not particularly
00:11:09Oh, I insist
00:11:11You seem very entertained by Golding
00:11:14Mr. Kenwood
00:11:15I'm not entertained by Golding, sir
00:11:16On the contrary
00:11:18I think his ending is
00:11:21Weak
00:11:23Wait, wait
00:11:23You actually read it?
00:11:25Quiet
00:11:28That's an interesting take
00:11:29Explain
00:11:32He had the set up for something brutal
00:11:35Something honest
00:11:36In the end, he backed out
00:11:38He could have left the boys on the island
00:11:40Forced them to confront the collapse of vulnerability
00:11:42Let them choose survival
00:11:45Or death
00:11:45But instead, he gave them a rescue boat
00:11:48Slapped a happily ever after on a book about savagery
00:11:55It's a waste
00:11:57Don't you think?
00:11:58I'm delightfully surprised, Charles
00:11:59Didn't think you had such strong literary opinions
00:12:03I'm always a model student, sir
00:12:05Let's not get ahead of ourselves
00:12:09So, a critique of Golding's mercy
00:12:12Anyone disagree?
00:12:28I think Golding knew exactly what he was doing by ending the book that way
00:12:32It's not mercy, it's irony
00:12:35How so?
00:12:38The rescue isn't a happy ending
00:12:40You don't just walk back into society and forget you're a monster
00:12:44Golding didn't save them, he left us with the discomfort of pretending they could be saved
00:12:48That's an interesting take, Miss Keaton
00:12:50You still think it's a harsh critique?
00:12:52In some ways, but not harsh enough
00:12:56Yes, it's a critique of toxic masculinity, but still, Golding sympathized with them
00:13:02And the civilized world? Toxic, violent, he didn't call that out nearly as much
00:13:07So yeah, I don't think Golding pushed far enough, but I think it's unfair to call it a happy ending
00:13:16Thank you, Miss Keaton
00:13:17Well said
00:13:19Anyone else?
00:13:22Both opinions are valid
00:13:24Okay, that's kind of epic
00:13:26And let's not forget, Golding faced major backlash when he first published the book
00:13:30Good literature will always divide opinion
00:13:35What's happening to me?
00:13:42Okay, what is going on? Why is everyone staring at me?
00:13:46Well, you're new, and apparently had a thing with Charles
00:13:49A what now?
00:13:51You two are in the middle of the most epic feud I should have seen in years
00:13:55We're not even fighting
00:13:56Well, according to everyone, you confessed your love on day one, got rejected, begged to sit next to him, got
00:14:03rejected again
00:14:04And today in class, you broke down crying about not believing in happy endings and stormed out in tears
00:14:12You were there, Sherry, that is not what happened
00:14:16Doesn't matter, people believe what they want to believe
00:14:19And they want Charles to be flawless, untouchable
00:14:22Wow
00:14:24Is misogyny like a rich kid thing or just a British specialty?
00:14:28Honestly, both
00:14:29But seriously, Alice, some people already see you as a threat
00:14:42Okay, loaded
00:14:44Looks like the new girl's in for a rough first semester
00:15:01Hello?
00:15:04Hello?
00:15:06Is somebody out there?
00:15:08Oh, come on!
00:15:22Fine
00:15:23Fine
00:15:38Seriously?
00:15:40Shit
00:15:47What the hell?
00:15:49Anne, I thought you were having dinner with Alice.
00:15:52She hasn't come home. Her phone is off.
00:15:54Maybe you've seen her this evening?
00:15:59Yikes.
00:15:59Looks like the new girl's in for a rough first semester.
00:16:08Shit.
00:16:14Alice! Alice!
00:16:16Mr Pelton, Charles Kenwood here.
00:16:18I was wondering if I could get the timetable for Alice Keaton.
00:16:21She hasn't come home.
00:16:22I'll have a send over.
00:16:24Check the common room in the library. I'll take the rest.
00:16:30Alice!
00:16:43Come on, Alice.
00:16:46Close your eyes and jump.
00:16:48It's fine.
00:16:50You're fine.
00:17:02Hey, Mr. Nonchalant.
00:17:03Hey, Mr. Nonchalant.
00:17:19Are you happy with how we end?
00:17:24Is it warm enough?
00:17:25What are you doing here?
00:17:29Can you get off me first?
00:17:32Did I ask for two months?
00:17:37Isn't my fault?
00:17:39I thought we would pray.
00:17:40You're welcome.
00:17:42I didn't say thank you.
00:17:44I figured saving your life might turn me basic manners.
00:17:46Someone just dumped swamp water on me.
00:17:49Excuse me if I'm not feeling very polite.
00:17:51You smell like a biology experiment.
00:17:54Wow.
00:17:55You should try falling out of a window into someone's arms and getting insulted for it.
00:17:59Wouldn't recommend it.
00:18:00You're heavier than you look.
00:18:03I hope you pull your shoulder.
00:18:11Are you okay?
00:18:12No.
00:18:13But I will be.
00:18:16Someone did this on purpose.
00:18:17What do you think, golden boy?
00:18:20Don't worry.
00:18:21I can handle it.
00:18:21You shouldn't have to.
00:18:26I'm sorry.
00:18:33I'm sorry.
00:18:39Did you just apologize to me?
00:18:42Don't get used to it.
00:18:43I wouldn't dream of it.
00:18:46Alice?
00:18:48Over here.
00:18:49Oh my god.
00:18:52You okay?
00:18:55Why are you drenched?
00:18:56Yeah.
00:18:57I just took a weird shower.
00:18:59Top exploded.
00:19:02Come on.
00:19:03Let's go you home.
00:19:14Alice Keaton, right?
00:19:17I heard you staged the whole thing for attention.
00:19:43I know how this place works.
00:19:45If you don't do anything about it, it's only going to get worse.
00:19:49I'll look into it.
00:19:52Charles.
00:19:54Good on you.
00:19:56How many of you would speak up?
00:20:01I can't believe someone actually locked you in.
00:20:04That's insane.
00:20:05Where the hell was the school when this was happening?
00:20:07Busy protecting their golden boys and trust folks.
00:20:10Well, for what it's worth, I heard Charles looked pretty freaked out when he ran out last night.
00:20:16Please, he just didn't want a lawsuit.
00:20:35Being a scholarship student has its perks, like saving a fortune on tuition and getting into schools that normally wouldn't
00:20:43even let you pass the gates.
00:20:46Hey, we miss you in Paris.
00:20:49No, there are enough Americans to remind us of you.
00:20:51But sometimes, being here means standing behind and watching Ashford Elites go on a two-week enrichment program you can
00:20:59never afford.
00:21:01Have fun.
00:21:03Bring me something overpriced and unnecessary.
00:21:10The trip cost 20 grand in pounds, which translates to mom's salary for half a year.
00:21:16So, yeah, I didn't go.
00:21:40What are you doing here?
00:21:41Do you not believe in shirts?
00:21:43Do you not believe in dignity?
00:21:45It's comfortable.
00:21:46You look like a rejected Ewok.
00:21:48This, this is not even your kitchen.
00:21:50And this is not even your house.
00:21:52And yet, you're here, dressed like this.
00:21:55Just don't, look, go away.
00:21:57Part not to, when you're walking around dressed like that.
00:22:00What do you guys call it?
00:22:02Um, buzzkill?
00:22:05Cockblock.
00:22:06You're insufferable.
00:22:07You're the one cosplaying at breakfast.
00:22:09You know what?
00:22:10I don't get it.
00:22:11Why didn't you go on that tour?
00:22:12I thought rich people lived for that kind of thing.
00:22:14Why do you think?
00:22:21How would I go?
00:22:23I could practically recite the itinerary in my sleep.
00:22:27Florence.
00:22:28Walk in the great footsteps of Dante, Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Titian.
00:22:32Or Tiziano, if you want to sound extra pretentious.
00:22:37Then Venice, because everybody loves a good canal and getting lost in the most confusing city on earth.
00:22:42Next stop, Napoli, marvel at Pompeii, pretend you're shocked, ancient people had plumbing.
00:22:49The final stop, Paris, the ultimate city of romance.
00:22:54And naturally, Woody Allen's favourite city outside of New York.
00:23:02That's word for word.
00:23:04I told you.
00:23:05I've done this tour so many times, I could run it.
00:23:08Okay, but still, it's Europe.
00:23:09Most people would kill for that chance.
00:23:11Most people haven't had their phones stolen in Paris.
00:23:14Twice.
00:23:16Also, I hate the accommodations.
00:23:18Aren't they all five-star hotels?
00:23:20Standard rooms in five-star hotels.
00:23:23No thank you.
00:23:25Wow.
00:23:26Some were born in Rome, huh?
00:23:27Well, that's unfortunate.
00:23:28It's a very chaotic city.
00:23:30One word of advice?
00:23:31Shut up.
00:23:32That's two words.
00:23:35You're weird.
00:23:36You're loud.
00:23:37You're annoying.
00:23:37You're in my kitchen.
00:23:38You have three other kitchens.
00:23:40And I prefer this one.
00:23:42Just for today.
00:23:43Come back when you've got a shirt on.
00:23:45Come back with normal clothes on.
00:23:46You didn't have to come.
00:23:47Don't tell me what I have to do.
00:23:57Master Charles, roads are flooded.
00:24:00Staff won't make it tonight.
00:24:01Will you be alright sorting dinner?
00:24:05I've got it sorted.
00:24:18Jesus, what are you doing?
00:24:20Relax.
00:24:24I'm here to make a deal.
00:24:25What deal?
00:24:26You nearly gave me a heart attack.
00:24:31You'll survive.
00:24:33I'm not selling my body.
00:24:39I'm not selling my body.
00:24:45Wow.
00:24:46I am deeply offended.
00:24:49That thought disgusts me.
00:24:51Then what are you doing?
00:24:52Staff's off tonight.
00:24:54I'm buying dinner.
00:24:58Did you seriously think I'd spend 100 pounds on...
00:25:00No, I'm...
00:25:01Jesus.
00:25:03Wait.
00:25:04You think I'm not worth 100 pounds?
00:25:08I'm not spending 100 pounds to snort you back up.
00:25:11You know what?
00:25:12Dinner's cancelled.
00:25:15Are you sure about that?
00:25:19I present to you meatball spaghetti, stir-fried veggies, and french fries.
00:25:24You're welcome.
00:25:25Interesting combo.
00:25:27Well, I know we're not in Italy or France, but this will do.
00:25:31It's...
00:25:31It's...
00:25:32Good.
00:25:39Was that a compliment?
00:25:41Although...
00:25:41I am obliged to inform you.
00:25:44Meatball spaghetti isn't Italian.
00:25:46It's American.
00:25:47And french fries, likely bought in South America.
00:25:50You should read more.
00:25:53Put it down.
00:25:55I paid for it.
00:25:56You really just have to win every argument, don't you?
00:25:58To be fair, you make it very easy.
00:26:02It's only easy because it costs 200 pounds.
00:26:06You know, if you'd asked for more, I probably would have given it to you.
00:26:08I'll make sure I'm in it.
00:26:24Hey, Alice.
00:26:25It's fine.
00:26:26You're fine.
00:26:349-1-1, what's with your emergency?
00:26:409-1-1, what's with your emergency?
00:26:42It's my dad.
00:26:43He needs help.
00:26:44He just had a stroke.
00:26:45Okay, miss.
00:26:46Hurricane's constant traffic.
00:26:47Shut down.
00:26:48We'll get to you as soon as we can.
00:26:49I'm sorry.
00:26:49He's not well.
00:26:51I understand.
00:26:52Can you confirm your address?
00:26:55Daddy, yes, I'm right here.
00:26:57All right.
00:26:59My daughter.
00:27:00Please stay with me, Dad.
00:27:02Please.
00:27:07No.
00:27:09Please wake up.
00:27:14Dad, please.
00:27:16Please don't leave me.
00:27:19Please.
00:27:49What are you doing here?
00:27:55You were crying.
00:27:58Loudly.
00:28:00Kind of hard to ignore.
00:28:02Right.
00:28:03Sorry for the night.
00:28:05Wait.
00:28:06No snarky comeback?
00:28:08Not tonight.
00:28:09I'm too tired.
00:28:10If you're here to argue, knock yourself out.
00:28:14You were calling for your dad, right?
00:28:18A hurricane hit New York.
00:28:20Power went down.
00:28:21Traffic froze.
00:28:24Dad had a stroke.
00:28:25But he couldn't get help in time.
00:28:29I sat there with a candle while he had laid there.
00:28:36Peaceful.
00:28:37Like he was asleep.
00:28:40But he wasn't.
00:28:45So that's why you and your mum moved here.
00:28:48This used to be our hometown.
00:28:51After Dad left,
00:28:54we had nowhere else to go.
00:29:00What are you doing?
00:29:05Come on.
00:29:22Wait.
00:29:23I thought the power was out.
00:29:25It is.
00:29:26We have our own generator.
00:29:28Wow.
00:29:29Rich people houses her.
00:29:30Just for tonight.
00:29:32I'll allow it.
00:29:34Allow what?
00:29:36You can call this place your house.
00:29:38So enjoy it.
00:29:40Stephen King's first edition.
00:29:41Alan Gisberg's handwritten letters.
00:29:43Jane Austen's notes.
00:29:45All yours.
00:29:49This
00:29:51is your home.
00:29:53Alice Keaton.
00:29:57Almost sounded sweet.
00:29:59Don't push it.
00:30:00Okay then.
00:30:04I have one request.
00:30:10What is it?
00:30:18Are you ever going to make a move?
00:30:19Wait.
00:30:20Give me a second.
00:30:21I'm thinking.
00:30:23You had one wish.
00:30:25Anything in the world.
00:30:26And in the middle of a thunderstorm,
00:30:28inside a literal mansion,
00:30:30you chose chess.
00:30:33Yeah.
00:30:33Got a problem?
00:30:34It's just so cool.
00:30:36It's just so cool.
00:30:36Like spies or genius villains in movies.
00:30:39It's literally a board game.
00:30:41Says the guy who owns a custom set.
00:30:44Wait.
00:30:45Does the knight go diagonally?
00:30:47The tenth time,
00:30:48it moves in an L shape.
00:30:51One,
00:30:52two,
00:30:53then turn.
00:30:55There.
00:30:56happy.
00:30:57Ecstatic.
00:31:01That's suicide.
00:31:02Or a brilliant long-term sacrifice.
00:31:04You are playing checkers at a chessboard.
00:31:06Still beating you in sarcasm.
00:31:08You literally haven't wanted me in past arguments.
00:31:10Golding disagrees.
00:31:11It's going to take a long night.
00:31:13Oh my,
00:31:14no.
00:31:15Why?
00:31:15What's going to do that?
00:31:15You can't do that.
00:31:17Can I do that as well?
00:31:18Can I not do that?
00:31:22There we go.
00:31:23I'm glad to pull you in close
00:31:24as we're locked on your phone.
00:31:26Call yourself up
00:31:28because I'm moving on.
00:31:30Oh, you're
00:31:31showing up at my door.
00:31:35Holding your heart
00:31:36there inside your hands.
00:31:39Maybe
00:31:39he's not so awful after all.
00:31:49Um,
00:31:50who are you?
00:31:56What are you doing here?
00:31:57Well,
00:31:58your parents said
00:31:58you were still at home.
00:32:00Thank God
00:32:00you skipped that boring grand tour.
00:32:03Who needs Italy and France again,
00:32:04right?
00:32:05When did you get back?
00:32:06Last night.
00:32:07From Zurich.
00:32:08You didn't answer my messages.
00:32:11I missed you.
00:32:13Anyway,
00:32:14thought I'd come
00:32:14surprise you.
00:32:15Apparently,
00:32:16I'm transferring to Ashford.
00:32:18Your parents were so thrilled.
00:32:20They didn't tell me about this.
00:32:21I wanted to deliver
00:32:22for the happy news myself.
00:32:23They said it'd be lovely
00:32:25for us to
00:32:25reconnect.
00:32:27You know,
00:32:28considering the engagement
00:32:29and all.
00:32:31Engagement.
00:32:32Oh,
00:32:34did no one tell you?
00:32:35He's promised.
00:32:37Old money stuff.
00:32:38Very retro.
00:32:39I didn't agree to that.
00:32:40You didn't have to.
00:32:41It's never up to us.
00:32:44Where did you find
00:32:45this little toy?
00:32:47Serena?
00:32:47I didn't hear you, you know.
00:32:49Oh,
00:32:50an American.
00:32:51How
00:32:52refreshing.
00:32:56Goodbye.
00:32:58Wait.
00:33:15Where are you going?
00:33:16You still owe me breakfast.
00:33:18You only paid for dinner.
00:33:20I have homework.
00:33:21Goodbye.
00:33:25Your little toy
00:33:26has quite the temper.
00:33:27Serena,
00:33:28can you please
00:33:28just stop?
00:33:29What?
00:33:30Teasing the help.
00:33:37That's her.
00:33:38That's the one
00:33:39from Kenwood's house.
00:33:41Was she like
00:33:41the maid or something?
00:33:58Oh my God.
00:33:59What's wrong with people?
00:34:01They're saying
00:34:01you live with Charles.
00:34:03Oh,
00:34:03and Serena.
00:34:04What about her?
00:34:05Well,
00:34:06apparently she told
00:34:06everyone you were
00:34:07caught sneaking
00:34:08into his room.
00:34:09Of course she did.
00:34:23Careful,
00:34:23Alice.
00:34:24You're starting
00:34:25to look desperate.
00:34:38Come to the music room.
00:34:42Urgent.
00:34:43I just remembered
00:34:45I need to check something.
00:34:46You guys go ahead.
00:34:47Yeah, okay.
00:34:54Help!
00:34:55Is someone there?
00:34:56Seriously!
00:34:58This is getting old!
00:35:10Wait.
00:35:12Music room,
00:35:13what?
00:35:15James?
00:35:16Is anybody in here
00:35:18earlier?
00:35:18Just Miss Serena.
00:35:19Said she was waiting
00:35:20for you.
00:35:22Sir?
00:35:24Sir,
00:35:25it's raining!
00:35:36Come on,
00:35:37Alice,
00:35:38you're fine.
00:35:40You're not that girl again.
00:35:48Wait,
00:35:48can you remind me
00:35:49one more time?
00:35:51Okay.
00:35:52Rooks move
00:35:53in straight lines.
00:35:54Yeah.
00:35:55Bishops move
00:35:56diagonally.
00:35:57And knights...
00:35:57The knight's
00:35:58the weird one.
00:36:04Rooks.
00:36:06Straight lines.
00:36:08Bishops.
00:36:10Diagonally.
00:36:11Hello?
00:36:31The text.
00:36:33Are you okay?
00:36:35Are you hurt?
00:36:36I...
00:36:36I'm okay.
00:36:38I...
00:36:38I saw the text
00:36:39and I thought...
00:36:40I didn't see the message.
00:36:42Serena took my phone.
00:36:43I didn't know.
00:36:44I'm sorry.
00:36:45I'm...
00:36:46Okay.
00:36:48You're gonna catch a cold.
00:36:49You're freezing.
00:36:50You didn't have to come.
00:36:53Don't tell me
00:36:55what I have to do.
00:36:56Give me hope
00:36:58that feels
00:37:04like hope...
00:37:22I see the smiles
00:37:27spreading like a wildfire
00:37:33burning in the dark.
00:37:37I'm really bad
00:37:38at this, you know.
00:37:40What?
00:37:41Kissing?
00:37:42Hiding feelings.
00:37:43What?
00:37:44I...
00:38:04Dump those Ewok pyjamas.
00:38:07Oh, you wish.
00:38:10Seriously.
00:38:11It's a cock block.
00:38:13You kissed me.
00:38:15That's basically
00:38:17consent
00:38:18to everything.
00:38:23Dangerous words,
00:38:25Keaton.
00:38:25I might hold you to that.
00:38:37You'll be working
00:38:38in pairs
00:38:38on your comparative essays.
00:38:40The list is on the board.
00:38:43One, two, three, four...
00:38:46Paper planes
00:38:48Are you okay?
00:38:49Fly me to outer space
00:38:53That's where I'll see
00:38:56your face
00:38:58And have you with me
00:39:04It may seem dark
00:39:07But you always
00:39:10You're distracting.
00:39:11I'm a spark
00:39:19You're welcome.
00:39:23They're either enemies
00:39:24or you're secretly married.
00:39:27Honestly?
00:39:28Brave.
00:39:31I was sure
00:39:32I'd never find someone
00:39:33to make my head spin around
00:39:35No one's ever gonna be
00:39:37the thing I need
00:39:37They all just let me down
00:39:39But baby
00:39:40You saved me
00:39:42Till I'm brand new
00:39:44Everything's so different now
00:39:48So, the night goes
00:39:51in an L shape, right?
00:39:53Why is that the only one
00:39:54you remember?
00:39:55Because it's weird
00:39:56And I like weird
00:40:06Check!
00:40:12You're cheating
00:40:13I'm winning
00:40:14There's a difference
00:40:16You are very distracting
00:40:18And you like it
00:40:20I will be there for you, babe
00:40:23I'll be there for you, babe
00:40:25I'll be there for you, darkest days
00:40:28I'll hold you in my arms
00:40:30Charles
00:40:32We need to talk
00:40:41I expected poor judgement
00:40:43But this in my house?
00:40:45It isn't what it looks like
00:40:46No
00:40:48Kissing a servant's daughter
00:40:50in the family library
00:40:51Enlighten me then, Charles
00:40:53We came back tonight
00:40:54after speaking with Serena
00:40:56Imagine our surprise
00:40:58walking in on this
00:41:00She isn't just
00:41:01You have no right
00:41:02to barge in
00:41:03On my property
00:41:07I care about her
00:41:09I'm not ashamed of that
00:41:11That's enough
00:41:14Why do you care?
00:41:15We're protecting our son's future
00:41:17And our name
00:41:20You think this protects me?
00:41:21We think
00:41:22She does not belong
00:41:24in your world
00:41:28Then maybe I don't either
00:41:32You're ready to give up everything
00:41:33For a girl you barely know?
00:41:38Yes
00:41:39Then
00:41:40Are you sure
00:41:42She's ready?
00:41:49I'm asking you
00:41:50Do you think she's ready
00:41:52To lose everything
00:41:53Regardless of how little
00:41:54that is
00:41:55Just to be with you?
00:41:57What are you talking about?
00:41:59You left us no choice, son
00:42:00You shouldn't disobey your father
00:42:05Pelton
00:42:06It's Frederick Kenwood
00:42:07Ah, Mr Kenwood
00:42:09How can I help?
00:42:10If a scholarship student
00:42:12were to violate our behavioural code
00:42:15in a public setting
00:42:16with photographic evidence
00:42:18would that warrant a review?
00:42:20Yes, sir
00:42:24So
00:42:25Answer me again
00:42:27Do you think she's ready
00:42:29to lose everything
00:42:30just to be with you?
00:42:42Charles
00:42:43What happened?
00:42:44Did your parents say something?
00:42:45Are they mad?
00:42:45Is everything okay?
00:42:47Pack your things
00:42:50You can't stay here anymore
00:42:52What?
00:42:54My parents fired your mother
00:42:55She's leaving
00:42:57So are you
00:42:58Wait, what?
00:42:59Why?
00:42:59Is it because of us?
00:43:01We can fix this
00:43:02I'll get a job
00:43:03Stop, stop it
00:43:03You don't get it
00:43:05If I don't walk away from this
00:43:07They'll cut me off
00:43:09Okay?
00:43:10No card
00:43:11No trust
00:43:12No support
00:43:13Nothing
00:43:14Then
00:43:16Then we'll figure it out
00:43:17We don't need all that
00:43:20Do you really think I'm going to live like that?
00:43:25So that's what this was
00:43:27Just fun until it got inconvenient
00:43:31What did they promise you?
00:43:35Nothing
00:43:38They just reminded me
00:43:40Of what's real
00:43:44Charles
00:43:45I'm not stupid
00:43:46You don't just turn into a cold stranger
00:43:49Because of one conversation
00:43:50What did they threaten you with?
00:43:57What did they threaten you with?
00:43:59This is the difference between me and you
00:44:01What?
00:44:02You think you know me
00:44:03Or what I have
00:44:05You don't
00:44:07Alice
00:44:08You're still lying
00:44:09I'm not
00:44:09Alice
00:44:10Look around you
00:44:12This mansion you thought was a museum
00:44:14It's my house
00:44:17My world
00:44:18I was bored into this
00:44:20I am not choosing
00:44:22Between this
00:44:25And something I picked up
00:44:27For a moment of fun
00:44:31Don't do this Charles
00:44:32You don't mean it
00:44:34Well it was fine
00:44:35But did you?
00:44:38You don't compare to what I own
00:44:41I'll survive the loss
00:44:45Right
00:44:48I should have known
00:44:51Guys like you don't end up with girls like me
00:44:56You play with them
00:44:57Then you throw them away
00:45:00Go to sleep Alice
00:45:12This fall is a little more than I expected
00:45:18In so deep I can barely see myself
00:45:24Yeah around me feels so heavy but depleted
00:45:31But I find this the place to test myself
00:45:42Great
00:45:44Oops
00:45:44Oops
00:46:00I'm sorry
00:46:02Didn't see that.
00:46:04Then again, nobody does.
00:46:06Move, please.
00:46:09Try begging.
00:46:15You know what? Keep it.
00:46:22Poor thing.
00:46:23So dramatic.
00:46:25Don't.
00:46:27Excuse me?
00:46:28I warned you.
00:46:30Walk away, Serena.
00:46:50Walk away, Serena.
00:46:51Last week's group assignments were mostly forgettable.
00:46:56But one pair surprised me in a good way.
00:46:59Charles Kenwood and Alice Keaton.
00:47:02Would you mind giving us a short summary?
00:47:05She loves the sound of her own voice.
00:47:07Better have it.
00:47:08I couldn't stay.
00:47:09I couldn't wait.
00:47:11I thought that you should know that I would have.
00:47:15Can hang around.
00:47:16Our essay explored what happens when two fundamentally different voices meet.
00:47:20Like logic and chaos.
00:47:22Or silence and noise.
00:47:25Different worlds, different rules.
00:47:29At first glance, they clash.
00:47:32But what makes the story interesting is what happens next.
00:47:35Confusion.
00:47:36Curiosity.
00:47:38But in the end, some stories aren't about staying.
00:47:41And yes, there is no such thing as a happy ending.
00:47:54And yes, there is no such thing as a happy ending.
00:47:58Is she still talking about the essay?
00:48:02Miss Keaton.
00:48:05Dramatic as always.
00:48:07All right.
00:48:08Thank you, Alice.
00:48:09That was...
00:48:10layered.
00:48:13Are you okay?
00:48:13A reminder.
00:48:14That good literature always stirs something.
00:48:21Hello?
00:48:22Hi, this Alice Keaton.
00:48:23This is Whitmore Press.
00:48:24We've been following your work.
00:48:25We'd like to offer you a long-term publishing contract.
00:48:28Name your price.
00:48:29We'll make it work.
00:48:30Sorry, what?
00:48:41That's kind of insane.
00:48:44Who's behind this?
00:48:45Your sponsor wishes to remain anonymous.
00:48:48Can...
00:48:49Can I meet them?
00:48:51I want to.
00:48:53Please.
00:48:54Or at least tell me a name.
00:49:00Sorry, they wish to stay in office.
00:49:02So their only interest in words, not the person.
00:49:04I'd really like to meet them.
00:49:05I'm sorry for to meet them.
00:49:06They were very good.
00:49:08I think it's the most generous offer we've ever given an interview right now.
00:49:11I see.
00:49:12Congratulations again.
00:49:17You got the interview.
00:49:19It's just an interview.
00:49:20I haven't got an interview yet.
00:49:21Still, Alice Keaton at Oxford.
00:49:24That's iconic.
00:49:51It's done, Mr. Kenwood.
00:49:52Miss Keaton signed the contract.
00:49:55Good.
00:49:56It's a generous deal.
00:49:58You sure you don't want her to know?
00:50:00No.
00:50:02No, it's better if I stay out of her life.
00:50:05I will be fine, you'll be.
00:50:09I'll be there in your darkened space.
00:50:14Congratulations, Alice Keaton.
00:50:16Go live the life you were always meant to.
00:50:24Your engagement announcement should align perfectly with the Foundation Gala.
00:50:30And the Browns already offered to host the London reception.
00:50:35It's all coming together beautifully.
00:50:40I've lost my appetite.
00:50:45I'll go check on him.
00:50:51What's your problem, Charles?
00:50:58Disengagement is not happening.
00:50:59It's not up to you.
00:51:00You know that.
00:51:01Serena, we're not doing this.
00:51:04You've changed.
00:51:05I've changed.
00:51:08Or maybe I finally just stopped pretending.
00:51:11I don't think.
00:51:39Charles, you're the sponsor.
00:51:42You've been funding Alice Keaton this whole time.
00:51:46So?
00:51:48You lied to everyone, including her.
00:51:51I protected her.
00:51:54You loved her.
00:51:56Still do.
00:51:59Let it go, Serena.
00:52:02There's no point.
00:52:12I need a favour.
00:52:14Find out when the Oxford interview is.
00:52:17And make sure Alice Keaton won't show up.
00:52:24Anything?
00:52:25No?
00:52:26She's not answering.
00:52:28The interview's almost over.
00:52:30Well, she won't just not show up.
00:52:32Something's wrong.
00:52:34Where's Alice?
00:52:36When was the last time you heard from her?
00:52:38Last night.
00:52:39She said she was prepping all evening.
00:52:44James, track someone for me.
00:52:48Wait.
00:52:49Where are you going?
00:52:57Chill, okay?
00:52:58It won't hurt you.
00:53:00Yeah.
00:53:01We're just supposed to keep you away from the interview.
00:53:03That's it.
00:53:11Shit!
00:53:12Come back!
00:53:40I remember how a man.
00:53:44Didn't need a second guess.
00:53:51Hey.
00:53:52Hey, hey.
00:53:53Alice.
00:53:53Alice?
00:53:54Alice, stay with me.
00:53:56Stay with me.
00:53:56Stay with me, Alice.
00:53:57Alice!
00:54:04You're awake.
00:54:06Where...
00:54:06Where am I?
00:54:08Local clinic.
00:54:09Passerby brought you in.
00:54:12Passerby.
00:54:13He found you on the side of the road.
00:54:15He had to leave.
00:54:16He didn't leave a name.
00:54:18Oh.
00:54:21The interview!
00:54:22What time is it?
00:54:23Easy.
00:54:24It's okay.
00:54:25Someone already contacted the university.
00:54:27And sent in your writing samples.
00:54:29They've rescheduled your interview for tomorrow.
00:54:31Wait, what?
00:54:31Who?
00:54:32Who?
00:54:33I have no idea.
00:54:33But it's all taken care of.
00:54:38What did you say?
00:54:39Nothing.
00:54:42I just...
00:54:43had a dream.
00:54:55I got him!
00:54:56Ah!
00:54:59Oh, I knew it!
00:55:02Too bad Charles isn't here to watch you crush it.
00:55:05He's not here.
00:55:07Oh, you didn't know?
00:55:09Know what?
00:55:11He left.
00:55:12A few days ago, yeah.
00:55:13Everyone doesn't really know where he went.
00:55:16Honestly, Ashford's been quieter without him.
00:55:18It's probably for the best.
00:55:19Come on.
00:55:25Alice?
00:55:29The summer I met Charles Kenwood was loud.
00:55:33Chaotic.
00:55:35Unexpected.
00:55:38And with his absence...
00:55:40Come on!
00:55:42It ended quietly.
00:55:45Like summers always do.
00:56:00And joining us today,
00:56:02The Decay's most unexpected literary phenomenon,
00:56:06Alice Keaton.
00:56:07Thank you for having me.
00:56:08No, your words moved millions.
00:56:11They say your stories feel real,
00:56:14especially the ones about love.
00:56:16Which brings us to the most obvious question.
00:56:19How's your dating life like these days?
00:56:21No comment.
00:56:23A little bird told me that the past four years
00:56:25has been just writing and working,
00:56:28not even a single date.
00:56:29Let me guess, a bird named Sherry.
00:56:31She caught me.
00:56:32Still no comment.
00:56:33All right, all right.
00:56:34No matter what you say,
00:56:36you write love like someone who's lived it.
00:56:40If you're so real...
00:56:41Because once I did
00:56:43with someone who felt like chaos and clarity.
00:56:45behind Alice Keaton's...
00:56:47And no one ever quite matched the light after that.
00:56:50And let's give it up for Alice Keaton one more time.
00:57:04Congratulations, Alice.
00:57:05The numbers just came in.
00:57:07You broke your own record.
00:57:10That's...
00:57:10incredible.
00:57:11We're thinking celebration,
00:57:13press,
00:57:13photos,
00:57:14maybe tonight.
00:57:15Actually,
00:57:16there's something I'd rather do.
00:57:19I'd like to meet with the person who
00:57:21believed in me first.
00:57:23My sponsor.
00:57:25You're sure?
00:57:26Yeah.
00:57:27Just once.
00:57:29Tonight, 7pm.
00:57:40Good evening.
00:57:46Good evening.
00:57:50May I sit?
00:57:55Hey, Mr. Nonchalant.
00:58:00Hi.
00:58:01Hi.
00:58:04You look well.
00:58:08And you look like you just stepped out of a GQ cover.
00:58:11You always did.
00:58:13You were expecting someone else.
00:58:16I was...
00:58:18hoping.
00:58:20But I guess I always knew.
00:58:22I didn't come here to confuse you.
00:58:25Or to reopen anything.
00:58:28I just wanted to say congratulations.
00:58:32Oh.
00:58:36I didn't know you're still reading.
00:58:38You were rich enough not to do so.
00:58:41Always.
00:58:43Either way,
00:58:44your sponsorship started my career.
00:58:47So...
00:58:47No.
00:58:48No, you've...
00:58:49You earned everything.
00:58:53Every word.
00:58:54Every page.
00:58:57Every reader.
00:58:59That's what I came to say.
00:59:04It was good to see you again.
00:59:06I hope.
00:59:07Charles.
00:59:09Can you just...
00:59:11wait a little longer?
00:59:19I think I knew it was you.
00:59:23There was one email.
00:59:25You said something.
00:59:27Felt familiar.
00:59:28Really?
00:59:29I kind of had that rich asshole with a conscience energy.
00:59:33Very on brand.
00:59:35I should have anonymized my grammar.
00:59:37Too late.
00:59:38Your semicolon usage gave you away.
00:59:40Still the only girl I know who flirts through punctuation.
00:59:43Still the only guy I know who uses wiles unironically.
00:59:46I can't really.
00:59:49You've changed.
00:59:52But...
00:59:53not really.
00:59:55You haven't changed.
00:59:57But maybe you've grown into who you really were.
01:00:02Anyway,
01:00:04I wanted to say
01:00:05thank you.
01:00:10and thanks for being here tonight you didn't have to come don't tell me what i have to do
01:00:16you didn't have to come don't tell me what i have to do
01:00:43if you could go back if you had the chance to do it all again would you do anything differently
01:00:54no
01:01:00no
01:01:04i see
01:01:09i know my answer now i didn't have the power back then not enough to protect you
01:01:14i couldn't watch you get crushed because of me because of my name my family
01:01:22i didn't want to be the reason you lost everything so you just disappeared without a word
01:01:31if you had the chance to see the world without me weighing you down
01:01:35if you still chose me after that
01:01:41you keep saying you wanted to give me a choice
01:01:44but you made a choice for me
01:01:48did it ever cross your mind that maybe
01:01:53i would have chosen you anyway
01:02:01i didn't think i was the smart choice
01:02:03you weren't
01:02:06but i never claimed to be that smart
01:02:17this is me
01:02:18right
01:02:27i'm still mad at you you know
01:02:31i'm still in love with you you know
01:02:40do you want to come in for a bit
01:02:45you're asking your ex who you haven't seen in four years to come into your hotel at approximately
01:02:51eleven p.m.
01:02:54you were right
01:02:55you never were that smart
01:02:58you don't have to come
01:02:59don't tell me what i have to do
01:03:01it's almost like you say
01:03:05the last thing is better
01:03:15stop quoting yourself
01:03:17i recycle
01:03:18it saves energy
01:03:20this feels wildly irresponsible
01:03:23you sound like a disclaimer
01:03:24you're the one who wants called romance a distraction
01:03:27i said that
01:03:28yeah before calling wuthering heights overrated
01:03:30i'll still do this
01:03:33you're lucky you're a good kisser
01:03:38that is cute to me
01:03:39don't you dare quote poetry
01:03:41i wasn't going to
01:03:42i forgot all of it the day you left
01:03:46then shut up
01:03:48and prove it
01:03:55i still can't believe this is happening
01:03:56i told you that you're the worst enemies or secretly married
01:04:00and i told you
01:04:01they're both
01:04:28i vowed to always tell you the truth
01:04:31except for when you ask how your cooking was
01:04:34then i lied
01:04:36respectfully
01:04:38i vow to keep choosing you
01:04:41loudly
01:04:43quietly
01:04:45always
01:04:46even when you forget to do the laundry
01:04:50is he actually good at this?
01:04:52i mean
01:04:53he did beat her at song
01:04:54i vowed to argue with you at least twice a week
01:05:00especially over shakespeare
01:05:03i vowed to write you in your every story
01:05:06even when i say i didn't
01:05:08you will always be part of my life
01:05:11if she quotes austin in this toast
01:05:13i'm out
01:05:13no you're not
01:05:14you're gonna cry harder
01:05:34i can't believe you picked paris
01:05:41such a cliche honeymoon destination
01:05:45guard your phone
01:05:46relax
01:05:47just don't dress like a walking inheritance and you'll be fine
01:05:53you are not wearing that on our honeymoon
01:05:57please alice go change
01:05:59don't tell me what i have to do
01:06:04no
01:06:05no
01:06:06no no no no
01:06:07that is not an invitation
01:06:08do not take off these clothes
01:06:10you're overruled
01:06:10you look much better without them
01:06:18to the ones who loved in silence
01:06:20in chaos
01:06:21in chapters
01:06:23you will find your way home
01:06:28sometimes i wanna be on my own
01:06:31but i don't wanna die alone
01:06:34god
01:06:59it's up to us
01:07:01to make sure that we can gain what's been passed through these books
01:07:05help us develop
01:07:06learn
01:07:07and grow
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