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Lover By Choice Shortmintz
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00:15all right hit me wow dare what's my punishment kiss him
00:31wait him but he's a guy
00:37so it's a dare
00:51so i lost the game and they dared me to kiss you
00:59if you're not cool with it i'll just take the l pretend i chickened out
01:05so you're saying you're not into me that's not what i
01:11it's just am i not handsome enough tonight you're fine i just don't i i can't you can't
01:20or you've just never tried i i don't know
01:27oh god why does wrong feel this good
01:31it's so addictive
01:35i can't let myself fall any deeper
01:37you like it i can tell it's just a game
01:41but thanks
01:42i love this suit of yours
02:03is it vintage or just well worn
02:08oh you're insane oops love your coat might need to lose it now
02:24that's ethan white right the photographer didn't know he was hot too
02:29hiding a face like that behind the camera feels criminal
02:36have we met
02:38well well
02:40i don't mind reenacting our last encounter
02:43oh bar
02:44didn't expect to see you here
02:47quick intro i'm liam
02:49been following your work ever since your first shoot for v magazine
03:05you don't just take pictures you catch what people are feeling deep down
03:10like you see straight through them
03:11it makes me wonder what do you see in me
03:16uh everyone's got their own story
03:17i just capture a moment of it through my lens
03:20so what's my story in this moment
03:25i'm not sure i'm the right one for you
03:27sorry about that
03:29did i misread that or are you just too scared to admit it
03:36if you'll excuse me i need to step out for a minute
04:00ethan
04:02ethan
04:04what the hell are you so afraid of
04:10I'm not scared.
04:12I just don't rent headspace to people who don't matter.
04:42There's my runway, Rockstar.
04:44Curtains up, baby.
04:46Time to shine.
04:49Shit.
04:50The champagne.
04:59That's my face.
05:01Ethan, slow down.
05:03What the hell is going on?
05:08Michael!
05:10Michael!
05:42Michael!
05:43Michael!
05:44Michael!
05:46You smell like coconut oil.
05:55I love coconuts.
06:04Are my pants mad at me?
06:09Whoa, whoa, whoa!
06:10Stop!
06:15What the hell did you do?
06:17You're being dramatic.
06:19I didn't do anything.
06:29I didn't do anything.
06:33You saw it?
06:34He spiked the drink.
06:38So, did you come back to save me?
06:50Good morning, Mr. Ethan White.
06:55Liam?
06:58Ever dare admit.
07:01But what I really wanted was for you to finally see me.
07:10Let's get started.
07:23Ethan.
07:28Ethan.
07:30That's it.
07:31Perfect.
07:34You won't believe this.
07:35Brody.
07:36The Brody.
07:37He just said yes to our next cover.
07:39But, what about Liam?
07:41Come on.
07:42It's Brody.
07:43You're about to shoot a global icon.
07:46But.
07:48Thanks, but I've got plans.
08:03Well, well, well.
08:05Weren't this cover supposed to be you?
08:08What happened?
08:09Did Brody steal your spotlight?
08:11Guess playing Ethan's little lapdog didn't pay off.
08:14Huh.
08:19Ryan's running his mouth on livestream again.
08:23You guys still think Ethan's straight?
08:25Please.
08:25He's just deep in the closet.
08:27He's bent like a spiral by now.
08:35You guys still think Ethan's straight?
08:37Please.
08:38He's just deep in the closet.
08:39Is it true Brody wants you as his sugar baby?
08:42Those are just rumors.
08:44Investors don't care if they're rumors.
08:47And it's bleeding into your father's business.
08:52Your dad wants you home for dinner.
08:54He's getting remarried.
08:56Wants everyone there.
08:58My father's getting remarried?
09:00Okay.
09:01I'll be there.
09:03Liam!
09:04Think this through and calm down.
09:06You want to be righteous or employed.
09:08If I stay quiet, guys like him keep getting away with it.
09:15You need to see this.
09:18Ryan, I don't care if you talk shit about me.
09:21But you shouldn't do this to Ethan.
09:30Ethan?
09:31You were too impulsive.
09:33It may hurt your career.
09:35I know.
09:36But he shouldn't have come after you.
09:38You.
09:43So, everyone's seen that clip of Model Ryan at the V Magazine Gala, right?
09:47Caught sneaking around?
09:48Filming people like a creep?
09:51Guess you really can't judge a book by its cover.
09:53Didn't think he turned out to be that sleazy.
09:55Anyway, let's take a look at the video.
09:57Get away from the video.
10:26shit you're dropping me over her gossip it's not gossip anymore our advertisers
10:38want clean air
10:47you're joking he's getting the supplement cover
10:54what can i say timing
11:01doors that way try not to chip the paint
11:09so where do we begin
11:25ethan you
11:27have an insane eye
11:28working with you it changed something for me
11:31you pull the best out of people
11:35nice and you
11:36you made the work easy
11:38i wasn't just talking about work
11:40liam
11:41you make me feel seen
11:42like really seen
11:48i need some air
12:00hey i'm sorry i didn't mean to push
12:03i just couldn't hold it in anymore
12:07i know what it's like
12:09to want something so much
12:10it scares you
12:21sorry i shouldn't
12:42jesus mia time zones
12:45ever heard of them
12:46boring
12:47so what's the verdict
12:49dad's fiance
12:50monster or mildly insufferable
12:52she's actually great
12:54she paints
12:56she listens
12:57honestly
12:58probably too good for him
13:00speaking of your love life
13:02spill
13:02any mysterious figures i should vet
13:05it's
13:06complicated
13:07ooh that's a yes
13:10tell me hot
13:11rich
13:12emotionally unavailable
13:13royal blood
13:15bye mia
13:19yeah
13:20i
13:20i
13:28i
13:31i
13:32i
13:32i
13:32i
13:33i
13:35i
13:46i
13:47i
13:47i
13:55hey uh liam ethan what what are you doing here i live here wait this is charles's house
14:08yeah he's my dad so that means my mom is your mom is marrying my dad
14:24it's great you two already know each other that makes things easier
14:31absolutely it almost feels meant to be been too long since we had a proper family dinner
14:37feels good huh your father says you've always been the independent one always off chasing
14:43something new yeah more or less though i heard there was a time you almost settled down
14:52oh he was committed guest list caterers the whole circus let's not
15:00people change and some things are better left where they belong you know i just had a thought
15:08maybe ethan and liam can have a joint wedding someday so hurry up and find girls mom what
15:17are you talking about what what's wrong with that two brothers one wedding think of how much you'd
15:23save on the venue congrats again really thank you ethan i should get going some edits to finish
15:59i'm not here to make things harder i just want to talk call me
16:13hey i didn't mean to dig i just care a lot
16:34just wrap the shoot miss when you were behind the lens how's your day looking
16:43oh
16:45oh
16:45oh
16:45oh
16:46oh
16:48oh
16:49oh
16:49oh
17:00oh
17:03oh
17:03oh
17:03oh
17:03oh
17:03oh
17:31oh
17:45oh
17:57oh
17:59i bring
18:01oh
18:07Ethan, thank God.
18:11I'm sorry, I shouldn't have vanished like that.
18:18It just...
18:21Everything...
18:22got messy.
18:24I needed space to think.
18:28And, feel any clearer?
18:33A little, Liam.
18:34I never meant to hurt you.
18:36But with this family thing,
18:38I've been trying to be rational.
18:41Maybe we should...
18:42Go back to pretending we're just co-workers?
18:44Or, play stepbrothers now.
18:47We're not just some label.
18:49Friend.
18:50Partner.
18:51Brother.
18:53Call or whatever.
18:54It still feels like us.
18:58I have no clue where this is going.
19:02But I know one thing.
19:05I don't want to not be around you.
19:10I have no clue where this is going.
19:14But I know one thing.
19:17I don't want to not be around you.
19:20Too bad.
19:21You're stuck with me.
19:23Family, right?
19:24We'll figure it out.
19:25One awkward step at a time.
19:36Michael Green.
19:37You're in luck.
19:39Brody's taken a liking to your golden boy.
19:42Brody.
19:43Hunter.
19:46This Wednesday, 8pm, at Brody's office.
19:49Good luck.
19:51Oh my god!
19:52Brody!
19:53What should I wear?
20:07Mr. Hunter, your guest is here.
20:09Send him in.
20:12Welcome, Michael.
20:14Uh, nice outfit.
20:16Evening, Mr. Hunter.
20:18Let's keep this simple.
20:19I've been watching Liam Carter's Rise.
20:21He's electric.
20:22I want him to be in my music video.
20:24That's great to hear.
20:26He's earned it.
20:27No one works harder.
20:29Good.
20:29Now, tell me everything about him.
20:41Michael, what the hell?
20:43I thought we were at the downtown studio.
20:44Sorry, I sent the wrong info.
20:46I stayed up too late last night.
20:48Shoot started an hour ago.
20:50What's the damage?
20:51They pulled your solo.
20:53Ryan stepped in.
20:55But they'll still use you in the group layout.
20:59Seriously?
21:00Him?
21:00Mine?
21:09Seriously?
21:10Him?
21:16It's so good.
21:18It's so good.
21:20It's so bad.
21:24It's so bad.
21:27Can I go?
21:28Oh my god!
21:28We're in that moment.
21:28We're in that moment.
21:28My leg teacher was in here today.
21:30Who's that one? Back row, left.
21:33Liam Carter was supposed to lead today, but he's late, so we have to choose Ryan.
21:39Hmm, wrong choice.
21:43Running fashionably late. Or just late late. Look who made it.
21:48Pretty boys are like apps. Always a new one coming. You? You're already glitching.
21:54Then lucky for you, the queue's for pretty boys only.
21:58Might be your last shot.
22:00Oh, please. At least I didn't sleep my way to a maybe. No wonder they dropped you.
22:12Liam, great. You're here. Come meet someone important.
22:17This is Ms. Grace Blake from Valori's PR team.
22:22Ms. Blake, pleasure to meet you.
22:24Likewise. You handled today well, considering the circumstances.
22:31Ms. Blake, I didn't realize you were on site. About earlier. I truly didn't mean...
22:39Just make sure you return the watch to wardrobe. It's borrowed. And not cheap.
22:43Right. Of course.
22:48I'm sorry.
22:53We value grace under pressure. I saw that in you today.
23:04You didn't tell me you could cook.
23:06Should I be impressed?
23:08Or concerned?
23:11I contain multitudes.
23:26I don't cook. But I'm an excellent assistant. Give me something to do?
23:30You're making it very hard to focus right now.
23:42I'm so happy you two became good friends so fast. I love you both.
23:49Love you too, Mom.
23:51Just don't burn down my kitchen.
24:02You are terrible at playing it cool.
24:05Shut up.
24:17Thanks for the ride. I should... go.
24:21Okay.
24:22You could at least pretend to be bummed.
24:25But I'm not.
24:29You keep looking at me like that, and I'm never getting out of this car.
24:40You keep looking at me like that, and I'm never getting out of this car.
24:44You keep looking at me like that, and I'm never getting out of this car.
25:20You keep looking at me like that, and I'm never getting out of this car.
25:21We're thrilled to have Valerie on board.
25:25We've put together a proposal we really believe in.
25:28And we're equally excited to have Liam joining us for this feature.
25:32Thank you, Harper.
25:34This is exactly the kind of visibility we're looking for.
25:39and this is our creative director she will oversee design coordination and campaign tone
25:50as for the shoot any preferred photographers were open to suggestions
25:56as for the shoot any preferred photographers were open to suggestions if we're talking about the
26:04shoot i'd love to recommend ethan white he's incredible smart fast his work is beautiful
26:13i think no perfect that won't be happening wait i don't get it ethan's one of the best
26:21what's the issue it's not up for discussion valori has certain standards ethan white doesn't need them
26:40let's move on
26:45what was that why'd grace shut ethan down so hard did something happen
26:51no one knows for sure but the lorries avoided ethan for years
26:56some kind of fallout no one talks about it trust me don't push it
27:06what was that why'd grace shut ethan down so hard did something happen
27:11no one knows for sure but the lorries avoided ethan for years
27:17some kind of fallout no one talks about it trust me
27:21don't push it
27:23don't push it
27:41you lost or just dramatically loitering
27:56you gonna tell me what happened in there or am i supposed to guess
28:01nothing major just a weird day
28:08having a brother like you could be worse
28:31so you're gonna tell me what's been going on with you
28:33you are on someone else's schedule lately
28:36not yours
28:39all right
28:40i've been working with brody
28:41kind of accidentally at first
28:45you don't accidentally work with brody hunter
28:47he asked about you
28:49wanted to know what you were like off camera
28:51i gave him some thoughts
28:53he pulled me in
28:54why didn't you just say that
28:56because i didn't want it to feel weird
28:58i wasn't hiding it
29:00also
29:01he's planning something
29:03for you
29:03okay
29:05next time tell me earlier
29:07we're supposed to be friends remember
29:09always
29:10you'll know everything next time
29:12promise
29:30can we get a photo
29:33only if my very handsome stepbrother joins too
29:36you two could model together
29:38seriously
29:42we're just here for the cake
30:17can't take it anymore
30:18want to duck out for a bit
30:24do you dare leave
30:27with you here
30:28what's there to fear
30:33do you dare leave
30:37with you here
30:38what's there to fear
30:59i swear
31:01posing for that many group shots
31:02is more exhausting than any campaign shoot i've done
31:06but
31:06i'm glad you were in the frame with me
31:13haha
31:13i came prepared
31:26god
31:28we're so bad at this formal thing
31:32today was nice though
31:33seeing them like that
31:35vows and all
31:37kinda wild how
31:39normal we looked out there
31:40like a real family
31:43real brothers
31:50i don't want to just be your brother liam
32:02had enough of looking
32:04had enough of looking
32:19no
32:28that's
32:33i'm sorry
32:35i think
32:35out
32:35you
32:35do you
32:35i thought i'd make you
32:49I don't know.
33:24I don't know.
33:49She must have come back early.
33:57Oops.
34:05Well, well.
34:07My dear little brother.
34:09You've been hiding this deep?
34:12Sneaking around in my room?
34:14You've got some nerve.
34:19Yeah, um...
34:20Awkward.
34:21Hi, Mia.
34:24We didn't know this was your room.
34:26We were just...
34:27I don't need the details.
34:29I can imagine enough.
34:30Mia, please.
34:32Don't tell Mom and Dad.
34:33It's their big day.
34:35Don't ruin it.
34:36Please, we...
34:37We aren't ready for them to know yet.
34:42Relax.
34:43I'm not that bored.
34:45I wouldn't ruin Mom and Dad's wedding.
34:47But you two, next time you sneak around, remember to lock the door.
34:51And pick an empty room.
34:53Stop messing up my bed.
34:58Hurry up and fix yourselves up.
35:01The guests are looking for you outside.
35:03Don't get caught, my two dear brothers.
35:11Thanks.
35:24Mia!
35:26Helen, this is my daughter.
35:27Mia, she finally made it.
35:30Mia!
35:30I've heard so much about you.
35:33It's so lovely to meet you.
35:36All good things, I hope.
35:49Ethan's looking distracted tonight.
35:52Guess someone's caught his eye.
35:54Really?
35:54About time.
35:56Who's the lucky girl?
35:57Maybe it's not a girl.
36:04Maybe it's not a girl.
36:07Heard you've been sniffing around my business, Uncle Alex.
36:11Looking to cash in?
36:14No thanks.
36:15I plan to spend my 60s with a clean record and both kidneys.
36:18Just enjoying the night, Uncle Alex.
36:20Nothing more.
36:43Still thinking about what Alex said at the wedding?
36:45Screw it.
37:06Oh God.
37:13Hey Emily, great timing.
37:16Seriously?
37:16Making out in your office?
37:22Emily, this, it's not...
37:24Relax.
37:25You think I didn't already guess?
37:29Brody's contract is here.
37:32And please, lock the door next time.
37:35If you break the camera, you're both paying for it.
37:40Looks like besides keeping secrets, we have something else worth celebrating.
37:48Lock the door first, then we celebrate.
38:11What's stalking me now?
38:13Just making sure my brother gets home safe.
38:17Didn't know I had such a clingy brother.
38:19You also didn't know your brother had bad intentions.
38:23Huh?
38:29Guess I should be scared then.
38:34Guess I should be scared then.
38:36Guess I should be scared then.
38:40Guess I should be scared then.
38:41Guess I should be scared then.
38:43Guess I should be scared then.
38:44Guess I should be scared then.
38:48Guess I should be scared then.
38:49Guess I should be scared then.
38:50Guess I should be scared then.
38:51Guess I should be scared then.
38:51Guess I should be scared then.
38:52Guess I should be scared then.
38:55Guess I should be scared then.
39:30Damn it! I don't care if it's Velary or Vee Magazine. We're getting that breach fee.
39:37You know, even Ethan got turned down by them. At this point, rejection might actually be a badge of honor.
39:45Forget just modeling. I've been sitting on something bigger.
39:52Film. A real shot. You, on screen. Film? You serious? Never been more!
40:24We're excited to confirm full sponsorship for your World Tour costumes, digital, after parties, full spread.
40:34Who's the face?
40:36We pivoted to Ryan. Liam was the original pick, but the team felt... it wasn't the right look this season.
40:55Not dropped, just... redirected. A fresher aesthetic.
41:02Now that's funny. I just confirmed Liam as the lead for my next music video. Guess I'm not on trend
41:09either.
41:22Maybe you should go ahead and drop me too. Wouldn't want to ruin your fresher aesthetic.
41:37The contract was clear. If Velary replaced Liam last minute, they owe damages. That's non-negotiable.
41:56Ethan, what are you?
41:58Velary dropped you?
42:00Things shift fast. There's something there, right?
42:04It's because of me.
42:07What do you mean?
42:12Grace is my ex-fiancee.
42:17We were engaged. I messed it up.
42:22That was when I started to truly understand myself.
42:25This time, her replacing you isn't about some style adjustment. It's targeted at me.
42:31I dragged you into this.
42:39First, this isn't your fault.
42:42Grace is just petty.
42:45Second, don't talk about dragging me down.
42:48Those words don't exist between us.
42:50The fact that you're willing to tell me this is enough.
42:56Besides, Brody already stood up for me.
42:59Grace can't turn the tide.
43:01And hey, I'm not some pushover who just takes things lying down.
43:06This isn't over.
43:08I'm sorry.
43:11Thanks.
43:28Ghost King's face.
43:29Jealous?
43:30Relax.
43:31It's just work.
43:33No.
43:33I am not.
43:35Oh?
43:38Then why haven't you let go of that camera since we started?
43:42Babe, if you're jealous, just say it.
43:45Don't be stubborn.
43:59Admitting you're jealous now?
44:02I hope you kill it. I really do.
44:07I know, babe.
44:12Next week. Yes. Liam's tight, but I'll move a few things around.
44:17Absolutely.
44:21Nope. He's booked. Try me in three weeks. Maybe.
44:36Yeah, this is Liam's agent. Who's calling?
44:39Liam Carter's breakout music video is being hailed as provocative, intimate, and one of the year's most daring visual statements.
44:49Son of a bitch!
44:57We did it! You're everywhere. The video's blowing up.
45:02It's crazy. Two months ago, I was just another name on a list.
45:21For Liam Carter, from Mr. Brody Hunter.
45:36Okay. What the hell is this?
45:41You've got to be kidding me.
45:48You planning on keeping it?
45:51Hell no. I don't want to feel like I owe anyone.
45:54Even if it's someone who loves you?
45:57Screw you.
45:59Besides, having you is enough. Who needs a car?
46:03That's so like you.
46:18Cut!
46:20Cut!
46:30Hey, that last scene?
46:33You nailed it.
46:34You've got real presents.
46:35Thanks.
46:36That's...
46:37Wow.
46:38Appreciate it.
46:39Jason Keller.
46:42I produce films.
46:44Have you considered doing more than just modeling?
46:47I mean, yeah.
46:49I've been hoping to.
46:53Let's grab dinner.
46:54I'd love to talk projects.
46:57Absolutely.
46:58I'm in.
47:10Babe!
47:11You will not believe what just happened.
47:14Okay.
47:14Okay.
47:15What happened?
47:16Dinner with Keffer Pictures.
47:18They want me in their next movie.
47:20Me!
47:20Lead role!
47:22That's incredible.
47:26I'm so proud of you.
47:28I couldn't have done it without you.
47:31Oh.
47:33Oh.
47:39Oh!
47:46What?
47:46Oh.
47:47Oh.
47:49Remember times when I wasn't feeling
47:52So you knew that I was leaving
47:55To the backseat of my life's long
47:58Struggles and pasts that I thought
48:00We'll never go away
48:03I never thought that you would be the one
48:06And with you I found a place to call our own
48:11Oh, it's just amazing when you ain't facing me
48:15It's like I know my life's right
48:18It's hard to know I need to tell you the truth
48:25It's amazing when you ain't facing me
48:31God, if every day felt like this, I'd never leave
48:37Then don't
48:40What?
48:45Have you been with me?
48:47What did you say?
48:49I said, for all the days to come
48:52I wanna wake up and see you every single day
48:58Yeah
48:59Yeah, I'd love that
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