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Hidden Desire in the Hallway
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00:08Welcome home.
00:13Starting tonight, this is your home.
00:15But the Carltau family has Carlton rules.
00:19I won't cause trouble.
00:27No one, come meet your new family.
00:33Hi.
00:35Hi.
00:37You're going out again?
00:38Work.
01:00Sorry, wrong room.
01:08Do you always walk into other people's rooms like this?
01:18The Carlisle family values boundaries above all.
01:21Everyone will watch how you behave.
01:24I understand.
01:25Good.
01:26This is not where you used to live.
01:31Morning, darling.
01:34You must be Aiden.
01:36Welcome to the family.
01:52What?
01:53What happened last night doesn't happen again.
01:57I said it was a mistake.
01:59Then learn the house.
02:01And learn that not every door here is meant to be opened.
02:05Relax.
02:06I'm not interested in your secrets.
02:09Don't be so sure.
02:11And you?
02:13What exactly are you afraid of?
02:21Am I interrupting something?
02:25No.
02:30Your brother can be hard to deal with sometimes.
02:33Don't take it personally.
02:35I won.
02:43Just get through today.
02:46Stand up straight.
02:47Don't look so awkward.
02:49Voters don't like seeing anything unplushed.
02:51Places, please, everyone.
02:53Places.
02:55Okay, Aiden, can you come in just a little bit closer, please?
02:58Yeah, right there.
02:59Perfect.
02:59Great.
03:00Everyone look here.
03:01Like a real family.
03:04Everyone will watch how you behave.
03:05Do you always walk into other people's rooms like this?
03:08Like a real family.
03:13Stop looking like that.
03:14You're not here to ask for anything.
03:21Don't let him get to you.
03:24Is this how your family comforts people too?
03:27Like an order?
03:30Everyone here is playing a role.
03:32The more you care, the more you lose.
03:34What about you?
03:35Are you acting too?
03:37I always am.
03:39We announce the engagement next month.
03:41Along with the donation plan,
03:43family values will help with women voters.
03:49Welcome to the Carlisle family.
04:01This is not about feelings.
04:02It's strategy.
04:04Noah and Victoria's engagement must be locked in before the election.
04:08Is he cooperating?
04:10He will.
04:12He knows what family duty means.
04:21Who's there?
04:22It's me.
04:30Don't listen at doors.
04:33If it's about your wedding, should I congratulate you?
04:45To family.
04:59Aiden.
05:00You don't have to explain anything to me.
05:02Then why have you been avoiding me?
05:07Because the way you look at me doesn't feel like a brother.
05:24My wife's son from a previous marriage.
05:43You shouldn't be here.
05:44People notice.
05:46I've been looking for you for 20 minutes.
05:48Why look for me?
05:50Your fiancee is downstairs.
05:53She's not.
05:55New York seems to think she is.
06:00I never got to choose.
06:02School, major, work, who I'm seen with.
06:05None of it was mine.
06:07I tried to be normal.
06:08I tried to love someone my father would approve of.
06:11The media would approve of.
06:12Someone safe.
06:13I couldn't.
06:15Then what kind of person could you love?
06:20I don't know.
06:21I only know that when I look at you, everything gets dangerous.
06:32If I wanted to kiss you, would you run?
06:49Noah.
06:51You can still tell me to stop.
07:13What happened tonight changes nothing.
07:16Then what am I?
07:19You shouldn't be dragged into this.
07:21But you already did.
07:36Why is your face so flushed?
07:38I had a little too much to drink.
07:47You seem to be in a very good mood tonight.
07:55I hope you enjoyed the party too.
08:04And so what doesn't it give in half it money?
08:10Probably little Nioini stay in our Sataymor.
08:28Are you insane?
08:30Someone could walk in any second.
08:34You've been avoiding me?
08:35You said it yourself.
08:36That night changed nothing.
08:40I didn't say that because I regret it.
08:43Then why?
08:45Because I'm not respectable enough?
08:47Because I know exactly how this family would destroy you.
08:50I can survive whatever they do to me.
08:52I can't survive watching them do it to you.
08:56This only hurts me more.
09:03I'm sorry.
09:07Don't push me away again.
09:17Sorry sir, we're here for the champagne.
09:20Take it and leave.
09:21Yes sir.
09:28It's okay now.
09:33What if it hadn't been the staff?
09:38Is this what you want?
09:39Every time we get close it feels like we're about to be executed.
09:44I'll find a way.
09:52Are you okay?
09:54Just feeling a bit stuffy.
10:02Darling, where did you go? I've been looking for you.
10:06Took a call.
10:08You haven't been yourself all night.
10:12I'm just tired.
10:16Aiden.
10:17Have you fallen for someone in this house you never should have?
10:33Aiden.
10:34Talk to me.
10:35Not now mom.
10:36Please.
10:57We have a lot to be thankful for this year.
11:03Let's be grateful for everything we have.
11:06And for family members who understand duty and sacrifice.
11:27Are you okay?
11:30I'm fine.
11:48You seem nervous tonight.
11:51It's just a holiday dinner.
11:53Really?
11:55I thought maybe there was a secret hiding under the table.
12:12This is your place?
12:14I stay here when work runs late.
12:15No house.
12:16There's cameras.
12:18No my father's people.
12:21Are you here alone a lot?
12:23Most of the time.
12:31You don't look happy.
12:34Back then I kept telling myself I'd leave someday.
12:39Then why didn't you?
12:42Because I thought I wanted nothing.
12:46Until you.
13:03Because I thought I wanted nothing.
13:11So I still have to hide, right?
13:27Up this late?
13:29What are you doing here?
13:32I just wanted to see what's been keeping you so busy lately.
13:35You've seen enough.
13:36You can leave now.
13:39You're in a terrible mood tonight.
13:43Is it because someone else is here?
13:47You're crossing a line.
13:49You're crossing a line.
13:49Really?
13:50Because lately you look like a man hiding something precious.
13:53Don't be late for the media shoot next week.
13:55We need to look more convincing as a couple.
13:58Good night, Noah.
14:03What was I just now?
14:06Aiden?
14:06Like a lover?
14:07No.
14:08Like a boyfriend?
14:10Even less.
14:11I looked like a secret shoved behind a door.
14:14I was protecting you.
14:16That's what you always say.
14:18Then why does the person being protected feel nothing but shame?
14:23Give me some time.
14:25I don't want to be your secret forever.
14:32Closer.
14:33More natural.
14:35Smile more naturally.
14:37The public loves stability.
14:43Aiden, what do you think of this tie?
14:46It looks good.
14:48Noah likes it too.
14:54We're adding an embrace shot.
14:56We need people to believe it's real.
14:58Noah, tilt your head lower.
14:59Victoria, move closer to him.
15:03This shot is definitely making headlines.
15:06Excellent.
15:07That's exactly the effect we needed.
15:12Looks like today went wonderfully.
15:16Aiden!
15:17That's in the mail.
15:19Let me explain.
15:20Explain what?
15:21Why you didn't pull away?
15:23Or why you look so much like you belong to her?
15:27It was all for them.
15:28But what I saw felt real enough.
15:48You can't just disappear like this.
15:51Aren't you the one who's best at making me disappear?
15:56I didn't have a choice in that shoot.
16:02Aiden, look at me.
16:07You never have a choice.
16:09No choice about the engagement.
16:11No choice about holding her, kissing her, and admitting me.
16:16Why did you do?
16:18Is there?
16:21Then when are you ever going to see me a second?
16:42What happened?
16:44to you lately? Maybe because we live in the same house. You know, Noah wasn't always like this.
16:51He used to smile. He used to trust people. Now there are very few people who can make him lose
16:56control. Maybe you know him better than I do. Really? Because I keep thinking the way he looks
17:03at you doesn't feel very fomential. You're overthinking it. And you? When you look at him,
17:11what does it look like to you? If you care that much, ask Noah directly. Oh, I will.
17:17But before that, I wanted to see how you lie. If you invited me here to humiliate me, congratulations.
17:24No, Aiden. I won't be the one humiliating you. It'll be the look on your face when you can't
17:28hide it anymore. It's me. Keep watching them. I want time,
17:41place and prove strong enough to ruin them. Understood.
18:00You've barely eaten these past few days.
18:04But Tyne, you want some of your breakfast one?
18:06I'm fine.
18:09When you lied as a child, you always look down first.
18:19Mom, please don't ask.
18:21If someone has hurt you, I have a right to know.
18:27No one is hurting me.
18:28Then why do you look like you're falling apart?
18:39The engagement preparations cannot be delayed any longer. You've been unstable lately.
18:43You're not worried about me. You're worried about your campaign.
18:46I care that this family does not become a scandal, especially after you started behaving dangerously.
18:53What exactly are you saying?
18:54I'm reminding you not to bring certain unacceptable impulses into this house.
19:04Who is it?
19:07It's me.
19:10You shouldn't be here.
19:13I just needed to know you were okay.
19:22Whose door were you standing at last night?
19:27That's none of your business.
19:28Everything about you is my business.
19:30Especially before you drag this entire family into the mud.
19:33You control my work, my life, my marriage.
19:36Now you're policing how long I stand outside a door?
19:38I'm stopping you from making a mistake that would destroy you.
19:40You're not afraid for me.
19:42You're afraid for the image you built.
19:43Listen carefully.
19:45Before the election, I will allow no scandal.
19:48Especially not the kind that is abnormal, disgusting, and enough to turn every supporter against us.
19:54You make me sick.
19:56Then don't force me to be even clearer.
19:58You make me sick.
20:19You make me sick.
20:21OK.
20:25Come on.
20:26When did this happen?
20:28Aiden, it's me.
20:37Who sent this?
20:40I don't know.
20:42But they got us.
20:43Come with me.
20:45Where?
20:48Somewhere no one knows us.
20:57How much longer can we keep hiding?
21:00When I was younger, I thought if I obeyed enough, one day he'd finally be satisfied.
21:04Then I realized with a man like him, satisfaction is never the end, it's just another chain.
21:09Then without that house, without his name, who would you be?
21:12Maybe just an ordinary man, who comes home from work, cooks terrible dinners,
21:15wastes whole weekends with the person he loves.
21:18That sounds better than the Carlisle Mansion.
21:20I'm afraid I can't give you that life.
21:21Do you think I care about the mansion?
21:23I was never afraid of being poor.
21:25I'm afraid of the way you keep pushing me away.
21:28Noah, I love you.
21:30You love me?
21:32Yes.
21:33Even if it's a disaster, even if it's dangerous,
21:37I still love you.
21:41I love you too.
22:07This early?
22:08I think you should see this.
22:13I didn't want to embarrass you, but pretending not to see it would only make things worse.
22:19Where did these come from?
22:21Does it matter?
22:22What matters is that they've turned the Carlisle family into a joke behind your back.
22:29I think you should have a talk with Noah, before the media does.
22:35Send Noah to my study.
22:38Now.
22:47Explain.
22:52Do you understand what this would destroy if it got out?
22:54It was never going to destroy me.
22:56No.
22:58It destroys me.
22:59My campaign, my name, my family.
23:02So you finally said the truth.
23:04Listen, Noah.
23:05If you want to ruin yourself, fine.
23:08But I will not let anyone, especially that boy you've become obsessed with, drag me down with you.
23:13Don't you dare touch him.
23:15Oh, I dare.
23:16I can destroy him.
23:17Destroy his mother and leave them with nothing.
23:19You're insane! Insane!
23:21Then remember this.
23:23If you want to keep him safe, stay away from him.
23:29Don't be nervous.
23:30What do you want from me?
23:33Your mother loves the life she has now.
23:35A respectable marriage, a stable home, a second chance.
23:39If you don't want all of that to disappear overnight, stay away from my son.
23:44Otherwise, Helen leaves with nothing.
23:45And the two of you will go right back to where you belong.
23:51You're disgusting!
23:53Yet disgusting men are usually the ones who win.
24:08What happened?
24:09What happened?
24:22Why have you been avoiding me?
24:26Because I'm done playing.
24:28What do you mean?
24:30I mean, did you really think I'd throw away my life for a relationship that has to stay hidden?
24:35That's not who you are.
24:37How much do you actually know me?
24:40Maybe I got close to you because you're a Carlisle.
24:42You're lying.
24:44Am I?
24:45You can give me a mansion, money, status.
24:49But you can't even admit me in daylight.
24:52I'm done playing this little affair game with you.
24:55So everything you said was fake?
24:57Yes.
24:59Including when I said I loved you.
25:15Get out.
25:18Gladly.
25:23The Carlisle family is expected to announce a major engagement soon.
25:34If you're not feeling well, we can leave.
25:38I'm fine.
25:41Thank you all for being here tonight.
25:43To me, family has always been the greatest value.
25:46So tonight, I'm honored to share some wonderful news with all of you.
25:50My son Noah is going to be engaged to Victoria.
25:55Thank you, everyone.
25:57Noah and I are both very excited for the future.
26:05Aiden.
26:07You'll congratulate us, won't you?
26:10Of course.
26:11I wish, wish you a lifetime of happiness.
26:14How sweet of you.
26:41I wish, wish you a lifetime of happiness.
26:53No.
26:55Stop!
27:01Pick up the phone.
27:03Please, pick up.
27:06What did you say to him?
27:09I said nothing
27:10He would not just disappear for no reason
27:13Don't make this public
27:14Tomorrow the press will continue covering the engagement
27:17My son is missing
27:19Then find him
27:22Quietly
27:30Hello
27:40Where is Aiden?
27:43Don't be so hostile
27:44Sit, let's talk
27:46I'll ask again, where is he?
27:48He's safe for now
27:49You touched him
27:51No
27:52Your father drove him away
27:54I just saw the board more clearly than you did
27:58What do you want?
28:00Finally, the right question
28:01I want the wedding to proceed as planned
28:06You keep playing the perfect air
28:08And I become the future Miss Carlisle
28:12You think I'd agree to that?
28:14If you don't, you know exactly what Richard will do
28:17He'll destroy Aiden first, then Helen
28:19And what I have will make sure they never get the chance to fight back
28:24Don't look at me like that
28:25At least I'm offering you a choice
28:27Your father wouldn't
28:30If I cooperate, Aiden stays safe
28:34I'll do my best to keep Richard away from them
28:40Is he safe right now?
28:50Were you trying to scare me to death?
28:54Yes
28:55I fell in love with him
29:01What did Richard say to you?
29:02He said if I didn't leave Noah, you'd leave with nothing
29:09I couldn't gamble with your life
29:11So I had to leave
29:12You foolish boy
29:13I can lose the house, the marriage, the status
29:16But I cannot watch you bury your heart with it
29:22Running is not the answer
29:24If you still love him, then stop running
29:31You win
29:33Don't make it sound so ugly
29:34We're simply getting what we need
29:37And what exactly do you need?
29:38Position
29:40Contracts
29:40Half of the future power of the Carlisle family
29:43Love was never on my list
29:46There can be no mistakes tomorrow
29:48This will be the most important day for the Carlisle family
29:52Are you sure?
29:55If I don't go, I'll regret it for the rest of my life
30:14This is...
30:14Get him out of here
30:19Aiden
30:21You'd better leave right now
30:23Oh my god, it's the stepson
30:25Keep shooting
30:28How dramatic
30:29I wasn't gonna come
30:30I was gonna do what I always do
30:31Step back
30:32And then step back again
30:33But then I realized
30:34I've spent my whole life giving things up
30:36I gave way to poverty
30:37To humiliation
30:38To this family
30:40I refuse to give up love too
30:43Noah
30:44Do not say a word
30:45Don't marry her
30:47The person you love is me
30:58Don't you dare take another step
31:02You've controlled me long enough
31:08The person I've loved all along is him
31:12You've...
31:13You've lost your mind
31:15No
31:16I'm finally refusing to live for you anymore
31:20Beautiful speech
31:21But if you hadn't seduced him, would he be here now?
31:23You want to put all of this on me?
31:25Then what about the photos, the surveillance, and the deal you offered Noah?
31:29What deal?
31:30You're not the victim
31:31You knew about Noah and me long before this
31:33You used those photos as leverage to force him into this wedding
31:36You never wanted love
31:37You wanted your place in the Carlisle family
31:39She has photos?
31:40This is bigger than a wedding store
31:41Fine
31:41If we're tearing this open, let's tear it all the way open
31:45You think I'm the dirtiest person here?
31:47Then let's show the contracts to the press
31:52Here are the private agreements signed by Richard and my father
31:55If Noah and I go through with the marriage
31:58Future Carlisle Foundation projects will be funneled to my family's business
32:02Give me that
32:07Richard, we need to leave immediately
32:09The media is already going live with this
32:15I've had enough
32:17I thought I married a man who could give my son and me a new life
32:22But now I see I didn't marry into a family
32:24I married into a performance
32:26I want a divorce
32:29I'm not coming back
32:32Do you have any idea what you're giving up?
32:35I do
32:37I'm giving up the life you chose for me
32:50What now?
32:52I don't know
32:52But for the first time, that's okay
33:10Don't laugh
33:11I haven't said anything yet
33:15I'm just trying to prove I can actually make dinner
33:18So far, the evidence is weak
33:31I knew the two of you wouldn't survive your first week on your own
33:35Hey, you came at exactly the right time
33:37Thank you
33:39Take care of him
33:42I will
33:47Do you ever regret it?
33:51Leaving that house, that name, everything that was supposed to be yours
33:55No
33:57For the first time in my life, I'm not living as the person someone else wanted me to be
34:01I'm living as myself
34:08This feels strange
34:11Strange good or strange bad
34:14Strange good
34:19Like I'm waiting for someone to tell me it's not real
34:23It's real
34:28Not bad
34:30For a first try
34:31Just not bad?
34:33Okay, it's terrible
34:34But I don't care
34:37What are we gonna do now?
34:38Like, for real
34:39Find jobs
34:40Pay rent
34:41Make dinner
34:42Mess up
34:43Try again
34:44That sounds
34:47Terrifying
34:48Yeah
34:49But for the first time, I'm not scared of my own life
34:56I used to lie awake in the mansion, thinking I didn't belong there
35:00And now?
35:03Now I know I belong here
35:05With you
35:09Good night, Ada
35:14Good night
35:21The bread is burning
35:22Let it burn
35:25You're ridiculous
35:28We'll get better at this
35:29At what?
35:30Cooking?
35:31Or being together?
35:32Both
35:38I never thought I'd be happy being ordinary
35:42Me neither
35:42But ordinary feels pretty good
35:47I got an interview
35:48See?
35:49We're figuring it out
35:50Do you miss it?
35:52The money
35:54The power
35:54I miss none of it
35:57I miss having a father who actually loved me
36:00But I never had that
36:02You have me
36:04That's more than enough
36:08You two look good
36:13Mom
36:15Thank you, Helen
36:17For everything
36:18Take care of each other
36:19You two
36:20We'll be okay
36:28What are you thinking?
36:30That maybe
36:31Real is better than perfect
36:33Yeah
36:50But I'm sorry
36:53I will be OK
36:53I know
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