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When We Were Seventeen
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00:01Out of the way.
00:07Oh no, not again.
00:11You're such a freak. No one likes you.
00:14Hey, freak!
00:26Ouch! That hurts so bad.
00:29Oh my god. Are you okay? Does it hurt a lot?
00:33I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. I left the locker open.
00:37Wait, you said sorry to me?
00:40I'm Mia. And you must be Elliot, right?
00:45How do you know my name? I've never talked to you.
00:48It's a small school, and you're really cute.
00:52Is this some kind of prank? Are there cameras hidden somewhere?
00:56No way! I just want to say hi to you.
00:59Caleb! Come on! Let's go!
01:05See you later at school, Elliot.
01:22Hi, Elliot. How's your day going?
01:23Wait. You're sure you want to sit here?
01:26Sitting with me is social suicide in this school.
01:28I don't care about any of that.
01:31Fine. Your funeral then.
01:35Tell me about Vancouver.
01:36Is it really that beautiful?
01:38Hey, Elliot.
01:44Heads up, Farini!
01:45Can't you avoid anything?
01:52Mia, don't. Please don't do this.
01:54Hold my juice. Don't move.
02:01What will you do, little princess?
02:07It hurts!
02:12Don't you dare hurt him again.
02:14Never.
02:22Say it again louder!
02:28Sit down.
02:29All of you.
02:36Mia Hunter!
02:37My office, right now!
02:38It's totally worth it.
02:48Oh no, oh no!
02:50She's gonna get in so much trouble!
02:53Help!
02:54Don't leave it the farce!
02:59I'm okay.
03:00Don't worry about me.
03:01What happened?
03:02Tell me everything.
03:03Did you get expelled?
03:05Or something worse?
03:07Don't panic.
03:08Just suspended for this week.
03:12Mia, I'm so sorry.
03:13This is all my fault.
03:14I shouldn't have let you get involved.
03:16Stop it.
03:16Don't say that again.
03:17You're my friend, Elliot.
03:19No excuses.
03:20But we just met a few days ago.
03:23You're real to me, more real than anyone else.
03:26You're my friend, and that's a deal.
03:28I'm really sorry again for everything.
03:32You have to walk me out of school.
03:37I'm calling Caleb to pick me up.
03:38Will you be okay when you get home?
03:40Mom won't care at all.
03:40She never does.
03:41Promise you'll text me when you get home, okay?
03:43I'll text you every five minutes.
03:44You'll get annoyed.
03:49I'm here.
03:53Bye, Elliot.
03:54See you next week.
04:00Is she okay after everything?
04:02She's suspended till Friday, but she's fine.
04:05She had to do it.
04:06No one else would.
04:10I'm dead.
04:12Mrs. Thornwell is going to kill me.
04:15Good morning.
04:16We have a pop quiz today.
04:18No, seriously?
04:19Not today.
04:21Now hand up your homework immediately.
04:25Mr. Moore, where is your homework?
04:28I don't have it with me.
04:30You don't have it?
04:31Are you kidding me?
04:32Please let me explain.
04:33It's not what you think.
04:34Enough.
04:35Negative, Mark.
04:37And you have detention after school.
04:56Heads up, Barney.
05:04Goodbye, Jim.
05:09Watch it, nerd.
05:10Don't block our way.
05:13I'm not a nerd.
05:14Stop calling me that.
05:15And you're just faking rude.
05:22Bye, little fairy.
05:28You used to improve your insults a lot.
05:32When did you arrive?
05:33How long have you been there?
05:34Long enough to see everything?
05:43I didn't study at all.
05:44I was suspended.
05:45Me neither.
05:46I was too worried about you.
05:56Hey.
05:57Are you okay?
05:58You look weird.
06:03What?
06:03What do you want?
06:07I'm fine.
06:08Just leave me alone.
06:10Are you mad at me?
06:11Did I do something wrong?
06:13You never listen to me.
06:15It's like talking to a wall.
06:20Elliot, I'm so sorry.
06:22I never had friends before.
06:31Test starts now.
06:33No talking.
06:35No moving.
06:44We're screwed.
06:53I don't know anything.
07:01Interesting effort, Mr. Moore.
07:04Very interesting.
07:14That's not a serving.
07:15That's a pool.
07:19Don't judge my choices.
07:32Are you okay, man?
07:33You look so stupid.
07:37Wait for me.
07:38I'm exhausted.
07:40You okay?
07:41You look terrible.
07:42I need water.
07:43So bad.
07:44You want me to throw you in the lake?
07:47No.
07:48No way.
07:49Don't you dare.
07:51Yes.
07:56You're so unfair.
08:00Adrenaline is working.
08:12This is really nice.
08:15Yeah.
08:16We should do this more.
08:38Come here.
08:39Right now.
08:49It's Derek.
08:51He's back.
08:53What does he want from me?
09:02Who is Derek?
09:03Tell me.
09:08He's Mia's arranged fiance.
09:11He has stalked her for months.
09:13He tried to assault her.
09:18Why not tell your parents?
09:20Our dad is dead.
09:22He can't help us.
09:25Mom made the marriage deal.
09:27We'll handle this together.
09:29I'm not leaving you two.
09:31You don't know the rest.
09:32You're my friends.
09:33I care.
09:47No.
09:48Let me sleep.
09:49Wake up right now.
09:50No way.
09:51I'm not getting up.
09:52It's game day.
09:53You're coming.
09:53I don't know anything about soccer.
09:55God, give me something.
09:57I don't know.
10:01Come on, Elliot.
10:02We're here.
10:03Why is that going so loud?
10:05Game day.
10:06Game day.
10:07Game day.
10:08Game day.
10:09I'm going to miss biology.
10:11Relax.
10:12You'll make it.
10:14Hey, Caleb.
10:15Hey.
10:18You're in Mia's seat.
10:20She asked me to watch you.
10:21I don't need a baby shitter.
10:23She predicted you'd say that.
10:30Open your books.
10:31Today we continue cell structure and genetics.
10:35DNA is a double helix, which looks like a twisted ladder.
10:42Do I have a choice?
10:48In the first phase of mitosis, the Keralage condenses there on the nation crossroads.
11:04Time's up.
11:06Please pass your drafts forward.
11:07Turn in what you have.
11:11Elliot?
11:12This opening is really strong.
11:23Caleb?
11:26You're slow.
11:27You waited for me?
11:30Mia's gone.
11:31I walk you.
11:31I'm not a puppy.
11:33Debatable.
11:41How's your essay?
11:42Fine.
11:45Good or just your name?
11:52I write about architecture.
11:55Architecture?
11:56Buildings make people feel small.
11:59That's really interesting.
12:01You don't know me.
12:07I want to know you.
12:14Let's go.
12:15Game soon.
12:18Go, Summit!
12:19No, no, no, no, no, no.
12:20I want to know you.
12:23I want to know you.
12:23I want to know you.
12:24Number seven.
12:24Look at him.
12:30Let's go far away.
12:32They all look the same.
12:33Number seven.
12:35On the wing.
12:37Oh, yeah.
12:41Let's go.
12:42Oh, yeah.
12:46Let's go.
12:47Let's go.
12:49Let's go.
12:49I've got my brother!
13:07Caelan!
13:21Step back, please.
13:22He's my brother. Let us in.
13:24Who is this guy?
13:25He's his boyfriend.
13:27Please, let us in.
13:28Hop in quickly. We need to move.
13:30Watch your step. Keep monitoring his breathing.
13:33I'm here. I'm right here.
13:37We're moving.
13:40Please, stay with us.
14:11Where are you? Why haven't you come home?
14:15Mom, I'm at the hospital.
14:17What's wrong, honey? Tell me what happened.
14:21Caleb got hurt at the game.
14:23He's in surgery right now.
14:25I'm so scared.
14:27I don't know what to do.
14:28Don't be afraid. I'm coming right now.
14:53Breakfast is coming. You two look like ghosts.
14:55I can't feel my face.
14:57Same.
14:58Eat first. Then you can collapse dramatically.
15:03Thanks, Mom. Seriously.
15:04Thank you, Mrs. Moore. This is really kind.
15:07Eat as much as you can. Both of you need fuel.
15:20Wait. Let's stop at my house first.
15:23Why? We need to go to the hospital.
15:25I have to feed Shadow, Kaylee's cat.
15:28Kaylee has a cat? No way.
15:31He loves that cat more than anything.
15:34Wow. Secret cat dad.
15:38Hey, Shadow. I know I'm late.
16:10Elliot? You up there?
16:12Yeah, coming.
16:24Surgery went very well.
16:28The full recovery takes two years.
16:30No soccer, no high-impact sports forever.
16:47You'll recover soon. I promise.
16:51No soccer means no scholarship, no future.
16:55Scouts and schools can wait for you.
16:59Don't. Just don't.
17:07He's shutting down completely.
17:09Soccer was his whole world.
17:11Not everything to him.
17:13You're more than just soccer, Caleb.
17:19I've seen your architectural sketches.
17:21You've seen my sketches?
17:23I accidentally opened it at your house.
17:26Which one did you see?
17:30The buildings and bridges, they're beautiful.
17:35Don't tell anyone about them.
17:39Fold the chocolate chips gently.
17:45Gentle is my middle name.
17:48Your middle name is Chaos.
18:03We made you homemade cookies.
18:09Is that my shirt you're wearing?
18:11Mia gave it to me.
18:12I didn't steal it.
18:14Or you're just very small.
18:18I'm normal size.
18:22You look like a kid in dad's shirt.
18:37My cookies are ruined.
18:39They're just cookies.
18:40Calm down.
18:41They were my children.
18:43I'll make you more.
18:52New cookies.
18:53Slightly burnt.
18:59These are actually really good.
19:01Really?
19:02You mean it?
19:03Don't get a big head.
19:15No.
19:16That sounds stupid.
19:18Why is this so hard?
19:27My leg hurts.
19:30I can't sleep.
19:33I can come over.
19:34Right now.
19:36No, don't.
19:37I'm fine.
19:55Midnight visit.
19:57That's romantic.
19:58Shut up.
19:58He's hurt.
20:00Sure you are.
20:10How bad is the pain?
20:12Seven out of ten.
20:13I'll live.
20:17What's that notebook you're holding?
20:20Nothing.
20:21Just my writing.
20:23Can I read it?
20:24Absolutely not.
20:26I showed you my sketches.
20:28Page 42 only.
20:29Don't you dare laugh.
20:35It's the most honest thing I've ever read.
20:37Take your time.
20:45Good step, Caleb.
20:47You're doing great.
20:51Good.
20:53Hold it.
20:53Breathe.
20:56One more step.
21:03Oh!
21:04I've got you.
21:05Damn it!
21:07Caleb.
21:09At home, keep the steps slow.
21:11No forcing the injured leg.
21:13Okay.
21:14I understand.
21:18That was great progress.
21:24Don't patronize me.
21:29Six steps is amazing.
21:31You will do it again.
21:39I can wheel myself.
21:41I'd be awkward alone.
21:42You're always awkward.
21:43It's my brand.
21:49You're ahead of schedule.
21:51It's not fast enough.
21:53It's not fast enough.
21:58It's not fast enough.
21:58It's not fast enough.
22:01It's not fast enough.
22:03It's not fast enough.
22:05It's not fast enough.
22:07It's not fast enough.
22:09It's not fast enough.
22:11It's not fast enough.
22:13It's not fast enough.
22:13It's not fast enough.
22:14It's not fast enough.
22:14It's not fast enough.
22:14It's not fast enough.
22:17It's not fast enough.
22:19It's not fast enough.
22:22It's not fast enough.
22:22you. Was that me? No. Generic figure study. That's my hoodie. I'm observant. You drew
22:36me before? Caleb. You're around a lot. It's a big deal to me.
23:00Your chocolate is cold? Yeah. How's anatomy practice? You were listening? Walls are thin.
23:13He's a bad liar. It means nothing. He draws you. Buildings. Cat.
23:22I need a crisis. He draws you. You're around a lot. Mia, what happened? Derek showed up
23:46at your helm. Kaylee handled him. He threatened to call cops. He's on crutcheses. He's terrifying,
23:56even hurt. File a police report. Mom won't help us.
24:09We document everything. We're 18. We don't need her. Since when are you brave? Since you're
24:17in danger. You love him, don't you? He loves you too.
24:39Mia told you. Are you okay? He's a coward. You don't know that. I can't lose you. We handle
24:52this together. Okay. Together. How long has this lasted? Over a year. Dad died. Derek's
25:13dad forced marriage. Your mom knows? Our mom facilitated it. That's a serious allegation.
25:31It's a serious situation. He came to our house three nights ago. I'll file the report and get
25:38a restraining order. Are you safe at home? We manage. I can't believe we did it. I just
25:53sat there. You drove us and organized evidence. They're minor. Shut up and take credit.
26:11Thank you for pushing us. You don't have to thank me. After dad died, no one fought for
26:19us like that. Then I'll be here. Every time. Have fun, guys.
26:34Horror, comedy, or romance? Comedy. Horror. You're serious? Romance it is. No. Too late.
26:59Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss. They can't hear you. I'm manifesting.
27:22Terrible movie. The worst. You cried at the airport scene. Popcorn in my eye. Both eyes. Very
27:34very aggressive popcorn. I don't laugh like that with anyone else.
27:55Oh! I'll haunt you if I die. You're too clumsy to boast.
28:03You come here often? Most nights when I can't sleep. The leg? Not just the leg. Dad took
28:16me to the roof in Portland. He taught me wrong constellations. He sounds amazing. I stopped
28:26looking up looking up after he died. Can I tell you something? Yeah. I thought I was broken
28:33before you. And now? I was just waiting for you. Caleb, I know. I'm not ready to say it.
28:55Stay tonight.
29:00Stay tonight.
29:07Stay tonight.
29:09Stay tonight.
29:16You filed a police report without me.
29:19We don't need your permission.
29:20You ruined everything.
29:22You care about business?
29:39Who is this?
29:42He's a friend.
29:44You let strangers stay?
29:45He's the only one who helped us!
29:47Enough!
29:51Stay out of family matters.
29:54This is your only warning.
29:55Someone has to help you hurt kids.
29:58We talk later without audience.
30:04That was so bad.
30:07I'm sorry, I made it worse.
30:11You said what we dared not.
30:13She will make our lives hell.
30:16We're not alone anymore.
30:21Nice work, Elliot.
30:30What'd you get?
30:33She wants me to submit it.
30:34Do it.
30:35Strangers will read it.
30:36And?
30:40It's horrifying.
30:42You shared with me.
30:43Hard part done.
30:49Can I ask you a personal question?
30:52You always do.
30:56Why did you leave jocks?
30:57They bullied you.
30:58I hated it.
31:00That was for me.
31:04Don't make it weird.
31:06We are already weird.
31:12I'm bad with words, but...
31:19Never felt this for anyone.
31:22You changed everything.
31:23Caleb.
31:27You're in my future.
31:29Every version.
31:34That was beautiful.
31:38So?
31:43I wrote them about you.
31:45Every page.
31:48Let them talk.
31:51No way.
31:52Look.
31:53Look.
31:55The quarterback with Bat Nerd?
31:57That's it.
31:59Why would Cameron just...
32:01Portent pathetic.
32:13Did you trick the quarterback?
32:18Say another word.
32:19I dare you.
32:23You'll throw everything away for him?
32:27He's worth more than all of you.
32:40I'm fine.
32:42I'm fine.
32:45I'm fine.
32:49You didn't have to do that.
32:51Yes, I did.
32:53Your reputation.
32:55I don't care about reputation.
32:58I care about you.
33:01I don't want to ruin your life.
33:06You didn't ruin my life.
33:08You woke it up.
33:14Look.
33:17The whole school knows now.
33:19They hate me more.
33:21You have hungers on your side.
33:26Does he look good in a suit?
33:30Yes.
33:31I'll allow it.
33:33They're ready for us.
33:35Here's what happens next.
33:38Okay.
33:39You've got this.
33:40Tell the truth.
33:41We're right here.
33:46Describe his contact.
33:48He stalked and harassed me.
33:51And what happened in the parking garage?
33:54He assaulted me in parking garage.
34:00500 foot restraining order granted.
34:07No!
34:08This is insane!
34:10You can't do this to me!
34:12This isn't over.
34:16Back off.
34:17Enough.
34:18You're leaving.
34:28It's safer now.
34:30He comes near.
34:32He goes to jail.
34:38My favorite people!
34:40She's doing a group hug.
34:49I can't do it.
34:55I can't do it.
34:57You didn't say hello.
34:58Press the button.
35:01What if they laugh at me?
35:03What if it changes your life?
35:05You're more than fear.
35:07Press it.
35:10I'm proud of you.
35:19I submitted it.
35:21It went through.
35:24Your voice deserves to be heard.
35:32I submitted my writing.
35:35My baby is a writer!
35:37We're always proud.
35:41I haven't been accepted yet.
35:43Details!
35:45I'm proud!
35:49Is that Caleb?
35:52It's nobody.
35:55Leave him alone. He's happy.
35:59Remember when you threatened to throw me in this lake?
36:02I didn't threaten.
36:03I offered.
36:05You chased me.
36:09I was impressed by your speed.
36:12Fear is a powerful motivator.
36:16Can I ask you something?
36:18You always can.
36:20When did you know about us?
36:22About me?
36:28The day you walked into the locker.
36:31I needed to know you right away.
36:34That was the day we met.
36:37Yeah, it was.
36:39I liked you before we even spoke.
36:43I saw someone real behind your silence.
36:47I was what everyone expected my whole life.
36:51You saw all my broken parts and stayed.
36:54Of course I stayed.
36:57People always leave.
36:59Dad left.
37:01Mom checked out.
37:05You showed up at midnight for my hurt leg.
37:09Caleb.
37:11I'm done being afraid of this.
37:26That just happened.
37:28Yeah, it did.
37:29I'm gonna write about this.
37:33I wouldn't want to.
37:40Open it, open it, open it!
37:43How did you even know it arrived?
37:46Your mom texted me.
37:48Open it.
37:51Take your time.
37:52Do not take your time!
37:59Well?
38:04I got in.
38:05They selected my piece.
38:07It's gonna be published.
38:13Elliot!
38:17You told me to press the button.
38:19You did the rest.
38:40Tuck it more.
38:41No, less.
38:42You look like a kid dressing up.
38:46You look like a heartbreaker.
38:52Caleb will lose his mind.
38:55Never lose his mind.
38:56Trust me, I know him.
39:06Wow.
39:09It's just a suit.
39:11You look incredible.
39:13Pictures!
39:14Nobody move!
39:16Mom, please.
39:19Wait!
39:20I'm in this one!
39:21Mia!
39:23Perfect.
39:24Hold it.
39:38Dance with me.
39:41You're on a cane.
39:43Slow dance.
39:44I can handle it.
39:45I can't dance at all.
39:46I know, it'll be funny.
39:56Sorry, sorry.
39:58I survived.
40:01Life is weird.
40:02Life is good.
40:05Finally.
40:07Our valedictorian, Elliot Moore!
40:12Go!
40:26I was terrified when I moved to California.
40:28I wanted to be invisible to be safe.
40:31Safe isn't the same as alive.
40:32I found my people and fell in love.
40:35You're not invisible.
40:36Your people will find you.
40:37Elliot!
40:38Yeah!
40:39Go!
40:39My friend!
40:43So, we graduated.
40:45I got accepted to UCLA Architecture Program.
40:48What?!
40:52You told me,
40:53I'm more than soccer.
40:56You were right.
41:03Some day we'd legally be siblings.
41:08Nobody leaves.
41:12I started writing our story.
41:15How does it end?
41:16It doesn't.
41:17That's the whole point.
41:18I got accepted.
41:19I love you.
41:20I'm more than happy.
41:21I'm not too hard.
41:21I needn't.
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