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Brothers by Chance, Lover by Choice
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00:16All right, hit me.
00:19Wow, dare.
00:21What's my punishment?
00:24Kiss him.
00:31Wait, him?
00:33But he's a guy.
00:36So, it's a dare.
00:51So, I lost the game and they dared me to kiss you.
00:58If you're not cool with it, I'll just take the L.
01:02Pretend I chickened out.
01:05So, you're saying you're not into me?
01:08That's not what I...
01:11It's just...
01:12Am I not handsome enough tonight?
01:15You're fine.
01:16I just don't...
01:17I...
01:18I can't.
01:19You can't?
01:19Or you've just never tried?
01:23I...
01:23I don't know.
01:27God, why does wrong feel this good?
01:31It's so addictive.
01:34I can't let myself fall any deeper.
01:37You like it.
01:38I can tell.
01:39It's just a game.
01:41But, thanks.
02:01I love this suit of yours.
02:03Is it vintage or just well-worn?
02:06Oh, you're insane?
02:09Oops.
02:10Love your coat.
02:11Might need to lose it now.
02:23That's Ethan White, right?
02:25The photographer?
02:26Didn't know he was hot, too.
02:28Hiding a face like that behind the camera feels criminal.
02:35Have we met?
02:37Well, well...
02:39I don't mind reenacting our last encounter.
02:42Oh, Bart.
02:44Didn't expect to see you here.
02:46Quick intro.
02:48I'm Liam.
02:49Been following your work ever since your first shoot for V Magazine.
03:04You don't just take pictures.
03:06You catch what people are feeling deep down.
03:09Like you see straight through them.
03:11Makes me wonder.
03:12What do you see in me?
03:14Uh, everyone's got their own story.
03:17I just capture a moment of it through my lens.
03:19So, what's my story in this moment, then?
03:24I'm not sure I'm the right one for you.
03:26Sorry about that.
03:28Did I misread that?
03:30Or are you just too scared to admit it?
03:35If you'll excuse me.
03:36I need to step out for a minute.
03:58Ethan!
04:00Ethan!
04:01Ethan?
04:02What the hell are you so afraid of?
04:11Don't ask me that.
04:12I just...
04:13I need you to stay away.
04:15I want to forget what happened.
04:18I'm not scared.
04:20I just don't rent headspace to people who don't matter.
04:28I don't care.
04:50There's my runway rock star.
04:53Curtains up, baby.
04:54Time to shine.
05:01It's a new beginning.
05:03And even bigger backends.
05:10Shit.
05:11The champagne.
05:16Shit.
05:17The champagne.
05:19The champagne.
05:31Fuck
05:33Hey, the hell man
05:36That's my face
05:38Ethan, slow down
05:39What the hell is going on?
05:45Michael!
06:18Michael!
06:20Michael!
06:23You smell like coconut oil
06:31I love coconuts
06:41Are my pants mad at me?
06:45Oh, oh, oh, stop!
06:52Why?
07:01What the hell did you do?
07:03You're being dramatic
07:04I didn't do anything
07:19You saw it?
07:20He spiked the drink
07:24So, did you come back to save me?
07:27Don't do anything
07:37Ugh..
07:38Morning Mr. Ethan White
07:41Liam?
07:41Liam?
07:44Surprised? Your next cover is me.
07:51I've wanted this longer than I'd ever dare admit.
07:57But what I really wanted was for you to finally see me.
08:06Let's get started.
08:18Oh, Ethan.
08:25That's it. Perfect.
08:30You won't believe this. Brody. The Brody. He just said yes to our next cover.
08:34But what about Liam?
08:36Come on. It's Brody. You're about to shoot a global icon.
08:42But...
08:51Join us for dinner? My treat.
08:54Thanks, but I've got plans.
09:09Well, well, well. Weren't this cover supposed to be you?
09:13What happened? Did Brody steal your spotlight?
09:17Guess playing Ethan's little lapdog didn't pay off.
09:20Huh.
09:25Pathetic.
09:34Ryan's running his mouth on livestream again.
09:39You guys still think Ethan's straight? Please.
09:41He's just deep in the closet. He's bent like a spiral by now.
09:56We need to talk.
09:58What's going on, Alex?
10:01You guys still think Ethan's straight? Please. He's just deep in the closet.
10:05True. Brody wants you as his sugar baby.
10:08Those are just rumors.
10:10Investors don't care if they're rumors.
10:12And it's bleeding into your father's business.
10:17Your dad wants you home for dinner.
10:20He's getting remarried.
10:21Wants everyone there.
10:23My father's getting remarried?
10:25Okay. I'll be there.
10:28Liam, think this through and calm down.
10:31You want to be righteous or employed.
10:33If I stay quiet, guys like him keep getting away with it.
10:40You need to see this.
10:43Ryan, I don't care if you talk shit about me.
10:46But you shouldn't do this to Ethan.
10:55Ethan?
10:56You were too impulsive.
10:58It may hurt your career.
11:00I know.
11:01But he shouldn't have come after you.
11:03You.
11:07So, everyone's seen that clip of Model Ryan at the V Magazine Gala, right?
11:12Caught sneaking around?
11:13Filming people like a creep?
11:16I guess you really can't judge a book by its cover.
11:18Didn't think he turned out to be that sleazy.
11:21Anyway, let's take a look at the video.
11:45to Ethan.
11:46To Ethan.
11:50Shit!
11:55You're dropping me over gossip?
12:00It's not gossip anymore.
12:02Our advertisers want clean air.
12:12You're joking. He's getting the supplement cover?
12:18What can I say?
12:21Timing.
12:26Doors that way.
12:27Try not to chip the paint.
12:33So?
12:34Where do we begin?
12:50Ethan, you have an insane eye.
12:53Working with you, it changed something for me.
12:56You pull the best out of people.
13:00Nice. And you? You made the work easy.
13:03I wasn't just talking about work.
13:04Liam.
13:05You make me feel seen.
13:07Like, really seen.
13:12I need some air.
13:24Hey, I'm sorry.
13:26I didn't mean to push.
13:27I just couldn't hold it in anymore.
13:32I know what it's like to want something so much, it scares you.
13:46Sorry. I shouldn't.
13:49I shouldn't.
13:53I shouldn't.
14:03I shouldn't.
14:05I gotta, uh, see.
14:07Jesus, Mia.
14:08Time zones?
14:09Ever heard of them?
14:10Boring.
14:11So, what's the verdict?
14:13Dad's fiancé.
14:14Monster or mildly insufferable?
14:16She's actually great. She paints. She listens. Honestly, probably too good for him.
14:24Speaking of your love life, Spill, any mysterious figures I should vet?
14:29It's complicated.
14:32Ooh, that's a yes.
14:34Tell me hot, rich, emotionally unavailable, royal blood.
14:40Bye, Mia.
14:56Bye, Mia.
15:20Hey, uh...
15:22Liam?
15:23Ethan? What are you doing here?
15:27I live here.
15:29Wait, this is Charles' house?
15:32Yeah, he's my dad.
15:35So that means my mom is...
15:38Your mom is marrying my dad?
15:48It's great you two already know each other. That makes things easier.
15:54Absolutely. It almost feels... meant to be.
15:58Been too long since we had a proper family dinner. Feels good, huh?
16:01Your father says you've always been the independent one. Always off chasing something new.
16:07Yeah, more or less.
16:09Though I heard there was a time you almost settled down.
16:16Oh, he was committed.
16:18Guest list, caterers, the whole circus.
16:21Let's not.
16:24People change.
16:25And some things are better left where they belong.
16:29You know, I just had a thought.
16:32Maybe Ethan and Liam can have a joint wedding someday.
16:36So hurry up and find girlfriends.
16:39Mom, what are you talking about?
16:41What? What's wrong with that?
16:43Two brothers, one wedding.
16:46Think of how much you'd save on the venue.
16:53Congrats again. Really.
16:55Thank you, Ethan.
16:58I should get going.
16:59Some edits to finish.
17:22I'm not here to make things harder.
17:24I just want to talk.
17:26Call me.
17:36Hey, I didn't mean to dig.
17:38I just...
17:40care.
17:41A lot.
17:43A lot.
17:57Just wrap the shoot.
17:58Missed when you were behind the lens.
18:00How's your day looking?
18:03How's your day looking?
18:44Stop!
18:46Stop!
18:48Stop!
18:58If anyone's seen my stepbrother photographer, dumb smile, unreal eyes, suspiciously good
19:05kisser, tell him I'm looking.
19:20Heard you were looking for someone who kisses pretty well.
19:30Ethan, thank god.
19:33I'm sorry.
19:34I shouldn't have vanished like that.
19:39It just...
19:43Everything got messy.
19:46I needed space to think.
19:51And?
19:52Feel any clearer?
19:55A little, Liam.
19:57I never meant to hurt you.
19:58But with this family thing, I've been trying to be rational.
20:03Maybe we should...
20:04Go back to pretending we're just co-workers?
20:06Or play stepbrothers now?
20:09We're not just some label.
20:11Friend.
20:12Partner.
20:13Brother?
20:15Call or whatever.
20:16It still feels like us.
20:20I have no clue where this is going.
20:24But I know one thing.
20:27I don't want to not be around you.
20:37Hmm.
20:42Too bad.
20:43You're stuck with me.
20:44Family, right?
20:45We'll figure it out.
20:47One awkward step at a time.
20:58Michael Green.
20:59You're in luck.
21:01Brody's taking a liking to your golden boy.
21:04Brody.
21:05Hunter?
21:08This Wednesday, 8pm, at Brody's office.
21:11Good luck.
21:12Oh my God!
21:14Brody!
21:15What should I wear?
21:28Mr. Hunter?
21:29Your guest is here.
21:31Send him in.
21:33Welcome, Michael.
21:35Uh...
21:36Nice outfit.
21:37Evening, Mr. Hunter.
21:40Let's keep this simple.
21:41I've been watching Liam Carter's Rise.
21:43He's electric.
21:44I want him to be in my music video.
21:46That's great to hear.
21:47He's earned it.
21:49No one works harder.
21:50Good.
21:50Now, tell me everything about him.
22:03Michael, what the hell?
22:04I thought we were at the downtown studio.
22:06Sorry.
22:06I sent the wrong info.
22:08I stayed up too late last night.
22:09Shoot started an hour ago.
22:11What's the damage?
22:13They pulled your solo.
22:14Ryan stepped in.
22:16But they'll still use you in the group layout.
22:20Seriously?
22:21Him?
22:30Seriously?
22:31Him?
22:48Nice!
22:48Liam, that energy.
22:49Lock it in.
22:51Who's that one?
22:53Back row.
22:53Left.
22:54Liam Carter.
22:55Was supposed to lead today.
22:56But he's late.
22:57So we have to choose Ryan.
23:00Hmm.
23:01Wrong choice.
23:04Running fashionably late.
23:05Or just late late.
23:07Haha, look who made it.
23:09Pretty boys are like abs.
23:10Always a new one coming.
23:12You?
23:13You're already glitching.
23:15Then lucky for you.
23:16The queue's for pretty boys only.
23:19Might be your last shot.
23:20Oh please.
23:22At least I didn't sleep my way to a maybe.
23:25No wonder they dropped you.
23:33Liam, great.
23:34You're here.
23:34Come meet someone important.
23:37This is Miss Grace Blake from Valori's PR team.
23:42Miss Blake, pleasure to meet you.
23:44Likewise.
23:46You handled today well.
23:48Considering the circumstances.
23:52Miss Blake, I didn't realize you were on site.
23:55About earlier.
23:56I truly didn't mean.
23:59Just make sure you return the watch to wardrobe.
24:02It's borrowed.
24:03And not cheap.
24:04Right.
24:06Of course.
24:09I'm sorry.
24:13We value grace under pressure.
24:16I saw that in you today.
24:24You didn't tell me you could cook.
24:27Should I be impressed?
24:28Or concerned?
24:31I contain multitudes.
24:46I don't cook.
24:47But I'm an excellent assistant.
24:49Give me something to do.
24:51You're making it very hard to focus right now.
24:57Mmm. Smells amazing.
24:59You guys cooking?
25:03I'm so happy you two became good friends so fast.
25:06I love you both.
25:10Love you too, Mom.
25:11Just don't burn down my kitchen.
25:22You are terrible at playing it cool.
25:26Shut up.
25:37Thanks for the ride.
25:38I should... go.
25:41Okay.
25:42You could at least pretend to be bummed.
25:45But I'm not.
25:49You keep looking at me like that.
25:51And I'm never getting out of this car.
26:00I'm so happy.
26:01You keep looking at me like that.
26:02And I'm never getting out of this car.
26:06I love you too.
26:12I love you too.
26:15I love you too.
26:21I love you too.
26:24I love you too.
26:28Seriously? Michael, now? Really?
26:41We're thrilled to have Valerie on board.
26:44We've put together a proposal we really believe in,
26:47and we're equally excited to have Liam joining us for this feature.
26:52Thank you, Harper. This is exactly the kind of visibility we're looking for.
26:58And this is our creative director.
27:01She will oversee design coordination and campaign tone.
27:09As for the shoot, any preferred photographers? We're open to suggestions.
27:21If we're talking about the shoot, I'd love to recommend Ethan White.
27:29He's incredible. Smart, fast. His work is beautiful.
27:33I think he'd be perfect for this.
27:34No, that won't be happening.
27:36Wait, I don't get it. Ethan's one of the best. What's the issue?
27:43It's not up for discussion.
27:45Valori has certain standards.
27:47Ethan White doesn't need them.
27:59Let's move on.
28:04What was that?
28:06Why'd Grace shut Ethan down so hard?
28:07Did something happen?
28:10No one knows for sure, but the lorries avoided Ethan for years.
28:15Some kind of fallout. No one talks about it.
28:19Trust me.
28:21Don't push it.
28:25What was that?
28:26Why'd Grace shut Ethan down so hard?
28:28Did something happen?
28:30No one knows for sure,
28:32but the lorries avoided Ethan for years.
28:36Some kind of fallout.
28:38No one talks about it.
28:40Trust me.
28:41Don't push it.
28:44Don't push it.
29:01You lost, or just dramatically loitering?
29:15You gonna tell me what happened in there,
29:17or am I supposed to guess?
29:19Nothing major.
29:21Just...
29:22a weird day.
29:27Having a brother like you...
29:30could be worse.
29:49You gonna tell me what's been going on with you?
29:52You are on someone else's schedule lately.
29:55Not yours.
29:57All right.
29:58I've been working with Brody.
30:00Kind of...
30:01accidentally, at first.
30:03You don't accidentally work with Brody Hunter.
30:06He asked about you.
30:08Wanted to know what you were like,
30:09off camera.
30:10I gave him some thoughts.
30:12He pulled me in.
30:13Why didn't you just say that?
30:15Because I didn't want it to feel weird.
30:16I wasn't hiding it.
30:18Also,
30:19he's planning something.
30:21For you.
30:22Okay.
30:23Next time, tell me earlier.
30:25We're supposed to be friends, remember?
30:28Always.
30:29You'll know everything next time.
30:31Promise.
30:49Can we get a photo?
30:51Only if my very handsome stepbrother joins too.
30:55You two could model together.
30:56Seriously.
31:01We're just here for the cake.
31:02We're just here for the cake.
31:08Woo!
31:12Woo!
31:13Woo!
31:13Woo!
31:14Woo!
31:15Woo!
31:35Can't take it anymore.
31:36Want to duck out for a bit?
31:42Do you dare leave?
31:45With you here, what's there to fear?
31:51Do you dare leave?
31:54With you here, what's there to fear?
32:02There's no need to explain.
32:05My heart don't need a reason.
32:17I swear, posing for that many group shots is more exhausting than any campaign shoot I've done.
32:24But I'm glad you were in the frame with me.
32:31I came prepared.
32:44God, we're so bad at this formal thing.
32:49Today was nice though.
32:51Seeing them like that.
32:52Vows and all.
32:54Kinda wild how normal we looked out there.
32:58Like a real family.
33:00Real brothers.
33:07I don't want to just be your brother, Liam.
33:09Yeah.
33:20Had enough of looking?
33:24Like a real human.
33:27Like a real human.
33:43To be your mom.
33:46There we go.
33:47There we go.
33:47Take care.
33:48Ha ha.
33:49Here we go.
33:50What?
33:50You did?
33:51There's no need.
33:51You are not.
33:51Oh, my God.
34:47Oh, my God.
34:56I know you're in there.
34:58Door, now.
34:59Oh, my God.
35:01Mia?
35:02Who the hell is Mia?
35:04My sister.
35:05She must have come back early.
35:13Oops.
35:22Well, well.
35:24My dear little brother.
35:26You've been hiding this deep?
35:28Sneaking around in my room?
35:31You've got some nerve.
35:34Yeah, um...
35:36Awkward.
35:37Hi, Mia.
35:41We didn't know this was your room.
35:43We were just...
35:44I don't need the details.
35:46I can imagine enough.
35:47Mia, please.
35:48Don't tell Mom and Dad.
35:50It's their big day.
35:52Don't ruin it.
35:52Please, we...
35:54We aren't ready for them to know yet.
35:59Relax.
35:59I'm not that bored.
36:01I wouldn't ruin Mom and Dad's wedding.
36:04But you two, next time you sneak around, remember to lock the door.
36:08And pick an empty room.
36:10Stop messing up my bed.
36:15Hurry up and fix yourselves up.
36:17The guests are looking for you outside.
36:19Don't get caught, my two dear brothers.
36:28Thanks.
36:40Mia!
36:42Helen?
36:43This is my daughter, Mia.
36:44She finally made it.
36:46Mia!
36:47I've heard so much about you.
36:49It's so lovely to meet you.
36:52All good things, I hope.
37:06Ethan's looking...
37:07Distracted tonight.
37:08Guess someone's caught his eye.
37:10Really?
37:11About time.
37:12Who's the lucky girl?
37:13Maybe it's not a girl.
37:20Maybe it's not a girl.
37:23Heard you've been sniffing around my business, Uncle Alex.
37:27Looking to cash in?
37:30No thanks.
37:31I plan to spend my 60s with a clean record and both kidneys.
37:34Just enjoying the night, Uncle Alex.
37:36Nothing more.
37:58Still thinking about what Alex said at the wedding?
38:01Screw him.
38:22Oh, God.
38:29Hey, Emily.
38:31Great timing.
38:31Seriously?
38:32Making out in your office?
38:38Emily, this...
38:39It's not...
38:40Relax.
38:41You think I didn't already guess?
38:45Brody's contract is here.
38:48And please...
38:49Lock the door next time.
38:51If you break the camera, you're both paying for it.
38:55Looks like besides keeping secrets, we have something else worth celebrating.
39:03Lock the door first.
39:05Then we celebrate.
39:26What's stalking me now?
39:29Just making sure my brother gets home safe.
39:32Didn't know I had such a clingy brother.
39:35You also didn't know your brother had bad intentions.
39:39Huh?
39:44Guess I should be scared then.
39:46What?
40:02Did you know?
40:02What?
40:03I'm ЎО㎠hyvin.
40:03I...
40:03I...
40:45Damn it! I don't care if it's Velary or Vee Magazine. We're getting that breach fee.
40:52You know, even Ethan got turned down by them. At this point, rejection might actually be a badge of honor.
40:59Forget just modeling. I've been sitting on something bigger.
41:07Film. A real shot. You, on screen.
41:12Film? You serious?
41:14Film. A real shot. You serious? Never been more.
41:38We're excited to confirm full sponsorship for your World Tour costumes, digital, after parties, full spread.
41:49Film. Who's the face?
41:51We pivoted to Ryan.
41:54Liam was the original pick, but the team felt...
41:59It wasn't the right look this season.
42:10Not dropped, just redirected. A fresher aesthetic.
42:17Now that's funny.
42:18I just confirmed Liam as the lead for my next music video.
42:22Guess I'm not on trend either.
42:36Maybe you should go ahead and drop me too.
42:39Wouldn't want to ruin your fresher aesthetic.
42:52The contract was clear.
42:54If the lorry replaced Liam last minute, they owe damages.
42:59That's non-negotiable.
43:10Ethan? What are you...
43:12Valori dropped you?
43:14Things shift fast.
43:16There's something there, right?
43:18It's because of me.
43:21What do you mean?
43:26Grace is my ex-fiancée.
43:31We were engaged.
43:34I messed it up.
43:36That was when I started to truly understand myself.
43:39This time, her replacing you isn't about some style adjustment.
43:44It's targeted at me.
43:45I dragged you into this.
43:53First, this isn't your fault.
43:56Grace is just petty.
43:58Second, don't talk about dragging me down.
44:02Those words don't exist between us.
44:04The fact that you're willing to tell me this is enough.
44:10Besides, Brody already stood up for me.
44:13Grace can't turn the tide.
44:15And hey, I'm not some pushover who just takes things lying down.
44:19This isn't over.
44:22I'm sorry.
44:25Thanks.
44:35Thanks.
44:37Meow.
44:39Meow.
44:42Jealous?
44:43Relax.
44:45It's just work.
44:46No, I am not.
44:49Oh?
44:51Then why haven't you let go of that camera since we started?
44:56Babe, if you're jealous, just say it.
44:58Don't be stubborn.
45:00No, I am not.
45:13Admitting you're jealous now?
45:16I hope you kill it.
45:17I really do.
45:20I know, babe.
45:25Next week.
45:27Yes.
45:27Liam's tight, but I'll move a few things around.
45:30Absolutely.
45:35Nope.
45:36He's booked.
45:37Try me in three weeks.
45:38Maybe.
45:49Yeah, this is Liam's agent.
45:51Who's calling?
45:52Liam Carter's breakout music video is being hailed as provocative, intimate, and one of
45:57the year's most daring visual statements.
46:02Son of a bitch!
46:10We did it!
46:12You're everywhere.
46:13The video's blowing up.
46:15It's crazy.
46:17Two months ago, I was just another name on a list.
46:24Ah!
46:25Ah!
46:29Ah!
46:34For Liam Carter, for Mr. Brody Hunter.
46:48Okay.
46:50What the hell is this?
46:54You've got to be kidding me.
47:01You planning on keeping it?
47:04Hell no.
47:05I don't want to feel like I owe anyone.
47:07Even if it's someone who loves you?
47:10Screw you.
47:12Besides, having you is enough.
47:14Who needs a car?
47:16That's so like you.
47:32Cut!
47:43Hey, that last scene?
47:45You nailed it.
47:46You've got real presence.
47:48Thanks.
47:49That's...
47:50Wow.
47:50Appreciate it.
47:52Jason Keller.
47:54I produce films.
47:56Have you considered doing more than just modeling?
47:59I mean, yeah, I've been hoping to.
48:06Let's grab dinner.
48:07I'd love to talk projects.
48:09Absolutely.
48:11I'm in.
48:22Babe, you will not believe what just happened.
48:26Okay.
48:27Okay.
48:27What happened?
48:29Dinner with Kefir Pictures.
48:30They want me in their next movie.
48:32Me!
48:33Lead role!
48:34That's incredible.
48:39I'm so proud of you.
48:40I couldn't have done it without you.
48:44Oh, man.
48:46I'm so proud of you.
49:02I'm so proud of you.
49:03I wasn't feeling before you knew that I was leaving to go back to see.
49:09All my life's long, struggles and pain.
49:12And I thought, we'll never go away.
49:15I never thought that you would be the one.
49:19And tell you what I'm made.
49:20And with you, I found a place to call Aurora.
49:24Oh, it's just amazing when you're facing me.
49:44God, if every day felt like this, I'd never leave.
49:49Then don't.
49:52What?
49:57You've been with me.
49:59What did you say?
50:01I said, for all the days to come, I want to wake up and see you every single day.
50:10Yeah.
50:11Yeah, I'd love that.
50:16Oh, man.
50:18Oh, man.
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