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The Substitute -🍉💚
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00:00:01To save my brother's future after a tragic crash left him in a coma, I chopped off my hair, bound
00:00:08my chest to the point of breaking, and disguised myself as a star varsity quarterback.
00:00:13But the ultimate threat wasn't the game. His captain, the guy my brother has loved for four years, just printed
00:00:19me against the wall to kiss me?
00:00:21The problem is, I am not my brother!
00:00:28Are you Liam Carter's sister?
00:00:30Twin sister. How is he?
00:00:32He's stable, but in a coma. We're looking at three to six months minimum.
00:00:37Three to six months?
00:00:41Liam.
00:00:45Adrian Cole. The captain?
00:00:49Time's up.
00:00:56I'll figure this out, Liam. Just hang in there.
00:01:01Mia! What did the doctor say?
00:01:04Mom, Liam's fine. Let's just go home.
00:01:06He's really okay?
00:01:07Really. You know Liam, he's tough as nails. Takes more than this to knock him down. Come on, Mom, you
00:01:12need rest too.
00:01:21Adrian's the one person I can't afford to lose. If I tell him, his dad will destroy him.
00:01:26Senator Cole was on TV again last week calling ho-sexuality a disease.
00:01:33So that last text, what were you going to tell him?
00:01:37Departure at seven o'clock? Everyone must be in time? Finals day?
00:01:43Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Liam. But I can't lose either of you.
00:01:53What's up, man?
00:01:58Carter, where the hell are you? Buster, it's 30.
00:02:01On my way, coach.
00:02:02What's wrong with your voice?
00:02:02Coming down with something.
00:02:04Don't you dare get sick on game day. 30 minutes.
00:02:07Liam Carter. Starting today, that's me.
00:02:14Sleep a little longer, Mom.
00:02:23Liam?
00:02:24No. Aunt Sarah, Liam was in an accident last night. He's in the ICU.
00:02:28What? I'm going right now.
00:02:30Wait. I'm going to play out his season.
00:02:32Are you out of your mind? This is boys varsity football.
00:02:35Mom lost Dad two years ago. If she finds out Liam's in a coma, she won't make it.
00:02:40Doc says three to six months. I just need three.
00:02:44Locker rooms, physicals, full contact.
00:02:46That's why I need you.
00:02:48Please.
00:02:51One shot. Any slip-up, I pull the plug.
00:02:54Deal.
00:02:58I can get you private PT room access for a pre-game muscle strain. That takes care of the locker
00:03:01room.
00:03:01What about physicals?
00:03:02League does monthly hormone panels. I can fake one result. Just one.
00:03:07That's all I need.
00:03:08No, it's not. Your cycle, I'll prescribe suppressors.
00:03:12And this. Competition grade. Put it on.
00:03:18Why do you have this?
00:03:21From my WNBA days. After the injury. Don't ask.
00:03:27Bus leaves in 15.
00:03:28Coming!
00:03:32Jesus Christ. You really do look like him.
00:03:35Remember, less talking, more action. You know all Liam's tells? I've been watching him my whole life.
00:03:40Adrian Cole, the captain. You know him?
00:03:42Never met him. But Liam's journal is full of him.
00:03:45He's Liam's closest friend. He'll be your biggest risk.
00:03:48Why?
00:03:49Because he knows Liam best. He'll catch any detail that's off.
00:03:52Then I'll avoid him.
00:03:53He's the captain. You're the QB. Good luck with that.
00:03:57Then I'll just have to sell it.
00:04:00Hold on, Liam.
00:04:08Carter!
00:04:09Carter! Where the hell are you?
00:04:10How have you been?
00:04:10My bad. Traffic was brutal.
00:04:12Traffic? On game day? Get your ass on the bus.
00:04:15You didn't pick up last night.
00:04:17Phone died.
00:04:18All night?
00:04:19Yeah.
00:04:21Look at me, Carter.
00:04:24Did you change your body wash?
00:04:26What?
00:04:26You smell like, I don't know, girly.
00:04:29Allergic reaction. Mom got me this hypoallergenic stuff. Don't be weird.
00:04:32If you say so.
00:04:34Here. For your hands. They always crack in winter.
00:04:36Thanks.
00:04:37You're off today.
00:04:38Game day nerves.
00:04:39Since when does Liam and Carter get nervous?
00:04:41That text last night. You didn't finish it.
00:04:43What text?
00:04:43Tell you something tomorrow after we win.
00:04:45I what?
00:04:46After the game.
00:04:47Fine.
00:04:47I'll be waiting.
00:04:49He could smell, I changed body wash.
00:04:51And he asked about the text. Liam's unsent draft from last night.
00:04:54How much did he see?
00:04:55Tell you something tomorrow after we win. I...
00:04:56Does he know what Liam was going to say?
00:04:58He's guessing.
00:04:59Mia, that Adrian kid, he's not just the captain.
00:05:01He's been in love with your brother for four years.
00:05:04What if he confesses today?
00:05:06I know. That's Liam's love story. I just need to get through the game.
00:05:10Let's hope it's that simple.
00:05:16How's the shoulder?
00:05:17Much better.
00:05:19Let me check.
00:05:19Don't touch.
00:05:20Just had heat therapy.
00:05:21Okay?
00:05:24Adrian, something's up with you today.
00:05:26What?
00:05:27The way you're looking at him.
00:05:28Like you're studying him.
00:05:30That's ridiculous.
00:05:31Don't bullshit me. How long have we known each other?
00:05:33Marcus, something's different about him today.
00:05:36Different how?
00:05:37I can't put my finger on it.
00:05:39I'll keep an eye on him.
00:05:40That's not necessary.
00:05:42Hey, what are friends for?
00:05:49Carter, hit Marcus on the left.
00:05:54What the fuck, Liam?
00:05:56Shake it off.
00:05:58Next play.
00:06:00I blew it in.
00:06:02You're Liam Carter.
00:06:04You're fucking Liam Carter.
00:06:15What the hell is wrong with you today?
00:06:17Nerves.
00:06:19You've played a hundred games in your life.
00:06:21Now you get nervous?
00:06:22In the championship?
00:06:24Adrian.
00:06:26That text.
00:06:27What were you trying to say in that text last night?
00:06:30I...
00:06:32I what?
00:06:33I love you?
00:06:34I hate you?
00:06:35I'm leaving?
00:06:36Adrian.
00:06:38Is it I love you?
00:06:39Because I've been waiting four fucking years.
00:06:43I meant it.
00:06:44Every word.
00:06:53William, give me strength.
00:06:57William.
00:07:14Carter! Carter!
00:07:23You won. We won.
00:07:27Put me down.
00:07:28Carter! Reporters want the MVP for an interview! Let's go!
00:07:41Carter, you're throwing 15% less power than the start of the season.
00:07:45You count that?
00:07:47I'm vice-captain.
00:07:48Welcome back, Liam.
00:08:05We won, Liam. We won.
00:08:09Your MVP medal. I got it for you.
00:08:12Liam, Adrian asked about that text today.
00:08:16That last eye. Was it, I love you?
00:08:22After tomorrow's game, I'm telling him,
00:08:24I don't care about the senator anymore.
00:08:26I don't care about the whole world.
00:08:28Why didn't you tell him sooner?
00:08:31Adrian wants me at his place tonight.
00:08:33He says we need to finish the conversation.
00:08:36If I don't go, he'll get suspicious.
00:08:38But if I do,
00:08:41if he wants to,
00:08:43this is your love story.
00:08:45I won't give it for you, but I'll protect it.
00:08:49You owe me big time.
00:08:54Miss Carter.
00:08:55Doctor.
00:08:56Your brother's EGA showed some minor activity today.
00:08:58We can't say he's waking up, but there are signs.
00:09:01Maybe in two to three months, we'll see more progress.
00:09:03Can he hear me?
00:09:04We can't be certain.
00:09:05But coma patients sometimes can sense familiar voices.
00:09:07Thank you, doctor.
00:09:16Mia!
00:09:17Did you watch the game? Liam won!
00:09:19I did. He played amazing.
00:09:20I text him, but no reply yet.
00:09:22Tell him his mother is proud.
00:09:24Sure.
00:09:24I'll tell him later.
00:09:25Why did you cut your hair?
00:09:27School has this new semester thing.
00:09:29Required short hair.
00:09:32It looks good.
00:09:33Like your dad when he was young.
00:09:35Mom, I'm going to a classmates for a project.
00:09:37Might be back late.
00:09:38Okay.
00:09:39Don't be too late.
00:09:39Yeah. Night, Mom.
00:09:40Goodnight, sweetheart.
00:09:52You came.
00:09:53Yeah.
00:09:54My dad's at a fundraiser.
00:09:55House is empty.
00:09:56Oh.
00:10:04You've been avoiding me all day.
00:10:06On the bus, in the therapy room, in the parking lot.
00:10:09I wasn't-
00:10:09Liam.
00:10:11I've waited four years.
00:10:13I love you.
00:10:14Since we were 14.
00:10:16I couldn't say it before.
00:10:17If my dad found out, he'd destroy us both.
00:10:20But when you said I meant it today, I don't care anymore.
00:10:24Why are your hands so cold?
00:10:27Nervous.
00:10:28Liam Carter nervous for the second time.
00:10:31I can't.
00:10:32What?
00:10:33Not tonight.
00:10:34My head's still spinning.
00:10:35That crash after the game made me-
00:10:37What crash?
00:10:37I mean, adrenaline crash.
00:10:39After games, you know.
00:10:41You just said crash.
00:10:42On its own?
00:10:43Adrenaline crash.
00:10:45Same thing.
00:10:47Yeah.
00:10:48Of course.
00:10:50You should go.
00:10:51Go rest.
00:10:52It's not that I don't want-
00:10:53I said go rest.
00:10:54Adrian.
00:10:55Yeah?
00:10:56I'm sorry.
00:11:04Crash.
00:11:07Crash.
00:11:12He kissed me.
00:11:13I pushed him away.
00:11:14But I slipped up.
00:11:15Said crash.
00:11:16Is he suspicious?
00:11:17Yes.
00:11:18You need to be more careful.
00:11:20Get some rest.
00:11:43Liam.
00:11:44MVP.
00:11:45Thanks, man.
00:11:48Your eyes are different today.
00:11:51Brighter.
00:11:53Like when I first met you.
00:11:55Can you not stand so close?
00:11:56We're in the hallway.
00:11:57What are you afraid of?
00:11:58It's been four years.
00:12:00Adrian.
00:12:00You're being awfully clingy with Liam today.
00:12:02None of your business.
00:12:04Liam.
00:12:05You're partnering with me this afternoon.
00:12:06Coach changed the lineup.
00:12:08Be careful training with him this afternoon.
00:12:17You never used to eat in the corner before.
00:12:19Just wanted some quiet.
00:12:20You're using the knife with your left hand.
00:12:22What?
00:12:23You used to use your right hand for the knife.
00:12:26Practicing with my left hand.
00:12:27Brain development.
00:12:29That kiss last night.
00:12:30You were shaking.
00:12:31Was it because you didn't want it?
00:12:32Or because you wanted it too much?
00:12:33Because I wanted it too much.
00:12:36Then tonight.
00:12:36Adrian, give me some time.
00:12:38One week.
00:12:38One week.
00:12:39But during this week,
00:12:40you need to let me know you're still here every day.
00:12:47Come on, Liam.
00:12:49I'm the quarterback.
00:12:50I don't do tackle drills.
00:12:51Coach said everyone needs to practice.
00:12:53Don't keep me waiting.
00:12:56Fuck.
00:12:56Liam.
00:12:57You've lost weight?
00:12:58Or were you always this thin?
00:13:00What the fuck, Marcus?
00:13:02Just practice.
00:13:03You okay?
00:13:04Where does it hurt?
00:13:05Ribs.
00:13:06I'll take you to Reyes.
00:13:09What happened?
00:13:10Marcus tackled him.
00:13:11Hit really hard.
00:13:11Let me see.
00:13:12Adrian, step outside.
00:13:13I'll watch him.
00:13:14This is a medical room.
00:13:15Out.
00:13:16Liam, wait for me when you're done.
00:13:18Why was Marcus targeting you today?
00:13:20He suspects me.
00:13:21He was testing me when he hit.
00:13:23Mia.
00:13:24This is getting out of control.
00:13:26Reyes!
00:13:27How much longer?
00:13:28I have to make it through.
00:13:39Hey, I'm Mia.
00:13:41Liam's sister.
00:13:55You're Liam's sister.
00:13:57You know my brother?
00:13:58You look exactly like him.
00:14:00Mirror twins.
00:14:01My hair part's on the right, his on the left.
00:14:03What's your name?
00:14:04Mia Carter.
00:14:05I'm Adrian.
00:14:06My brother mentioned you.
00:14:07He said you're his most important person.
00:14:10Don't you blink.
00:14:10You're giving me the creeps.
00:14:11Sorry.
00:14:12You look so much like him, yet different.
00:14:15Your mouth is different.
00:14:16He never jokes.
00:14:17Then he's boring.
00:14:18He's not boring.
00:14:18He just doesn't smile easily at people.
00:14:22Mia, your brother has changed recently.
00:14:24Makes my heart race even more.
00:14:26Does he know?
00:14:27He knows now.
00:14:28And he's avoiding me.
00:14:30Maybe he's not avoiding you.
00:14:31Maybe he's avoiding himself.
00:14:33The more he cares, the less he dares to face it.
00:14:35You're better with words than him.
00:14:38I'll walk you back.
00:14:39No need.
00:14:40Your brother would kill me.
00:14:41Mia, your eyes shine differently from your brother's.
00:14:44His is like the moon, quiet.
00:14:45Yours is like the sun, direct.
00:14:47But both make my heart race.
00:14:50What did you just say?
00:14:51Nothing.
00:14:51I misspoke.
00:14:52No need to walk me.
00:14:53Thank you for tonight.
00:14:55Why does even her back look like his?
00:15:11Liam, I met someone today.
00:15:13Who?
00:15:13Your sister.
00:15:14She looks exactly like you.
00:15:16Yeah, we're mirror twins.
00:15:18She's different from you.
00:15:19How is she different?
00:15:21Liam, you used to dare to laugh too.
00:15:32What?
00:15:32Your sister said something to me last night.
00:15:35What?
00:15:36She said you're not avoiding me.
00:15:37You're avoiding yourself.
00:15:38She's talking nonsense.
00:15:39She's right, Liam.
00:15:40I've waited four years.
00:15:41I can wait more.
00:15:42But stop pretending.
00:15:43I'm not pretending.
00:15:44Your eyes look like hers again today.
00:15:47Like who?
00:15:48Your sister.
00:15:50After practice tonight, we need to talk.
00:15:55When did your sister come back?
00:15:57Last week.
00:15:58Why did she suddenly come back?
00:16:00Something happened at home.
00:16:01What happened?
00:16:03Adrian, can you ask less questions?
00:16:05You used to tell me everything.
00:16:06Recently, you don't tell me anything.
00:16:08Liam.
00:16:10Let me ask you one question.
00:16:12Answer me honestly.
00:16:14Yeah.
00:16:15Am I projecting my feelings for you onto your sister?
00:16:17What do you mean?
00:16:18When I was talking to her last night, my heart beat faster than when I talked to you.
00:16:22Same face, same eyes, but she makes me...
00:16:24I don't know how to say it.
00:16:25Am I an asshole?
00:16:26You're not an asshole.
00:16:28Then what am I?
00:16:28A pervert who loves a guy and is also attracted to his sister?
00:16:31You're not a pervert.
00:16:32Let me ask you one last question.
00:16:34Yeah.
00:16:35If one day I said I also fell for a girl, would you hate me?
00:16:38I don't hate you.
00:16:39Why?
00:16:40Because the people you fall for are always good people.
00:16:48Adrian Cole, what the fuck is wrong with you?
00:16:55Defense, full tackle drills!
00:16:57Carter, get ready!
00:17:00Coach, let me practice with Carter.
00:17:01Carter, you're done.
00:17:03Rest.
00:17:14Marcus!
00:17:15What the fuck are you doing?
00:17:17Training move.
00:17:18Problem?
00:17:20Where does it hurt?
00:17:21Ribs.
00:17:23I'm taking you to Reyes.
00:17:24Shut up.
00:17:25Don't argue.
00:17:28Why is Marcus targeting you today?
00:17:30He's testing me.
00:17:31Every tackle, he's feeling my body.
00:17:33You sure?
00:17:34Yeah.
00:17:34Mia, Marcus has been scheming since he was young.
00:17:37If he suspects you, he won't tell Adrian.
00:17:39Why?
00:17:39Because he wants to use this secret himself.
00:17:41Use it for what?
00:17:42Do you know who Marcus likes?
00:17:43Adrian?
00:17:44Yeah.
00:17:46How is it?
00:17:47Fine.
00:17:47Just bruising.
00:17:48What about that binding mark?
00:17:50What binding mark?
00:17:51On your ribs.
00:17:52A binding mark.
00:17:53I saw it through the curtain.
00:17:55Equipment mark from a previous injury.
00:17:57Which time?
00:17:57Six months ago.
00:17:58Football camp.
00:17:59I went to that camp with you.
00:18:01You didn't get injured.
00:18:06Don't move.
00:18:07Liam.
00:18:09I won't ask what it is.
00:18:10But why are you avoiding me since the night of the finals?
00:18:12Adrian, I'm scared.
00:18:14Scared of what?
00:18:15Scared this will destroy both of us.
00:18:16Then let it destroy us.
00:18:17I don't care anymore.
00:18:20Why are you crying?
00:18:21Because I've waited too long.
00:18:22Don't cry.
00:18:24I'm here.
00:18:38Liam.
00:18:39Your favorite apple pie.
00:18:41Thanks, Mom.
00:18:45Carter.
00:18:46Long time no see.
00:18:48Adrian.
00:18:49Liam said you haven't been feeling well lately.
00:18:52I'm feeling fine.
00:18:54Liam must have remembered wrong.
00:18:55Oh.
00:18:56Adrian, thank you for taking care of Liam all these years.
00:18:59He's changed recently.
00:19:00Have you noticed?
00:19:01I've noticed.
00:19:03He makes my heart race even more.
00:19:06Mrs. Carter.
00:19:07I'll go first.
00:19:15Mia.
00:19:17Walk with Mom over there.
00:19:19You've been so quiet lately.
00:19:20Nothing like my boy.
00:19:22You think I can't tell my own children apart?
00:19:25I knew the day you changed your hairstyle.
00:19:27Mom.
00:19:28Liam steps with his left foot first.
00:19:29You step with your right.
00:19:30Liam tilts his head back when drinking water.
00:19:31You don't.
00:19:32Liam calls me Mom.
00:19:33You call me Mom.
00:19:36Silly child.
00:19:37I didn't expose you because I also needed time.
00:19:40To learn how to stop letting my daughter live for my son.
00:19:43You didn't make me.
00:19:45I chose this myself.
00:19:46Watching me cry every day, what choice did you have?
00:19:49Mia.
00:19:50Mom is telling you today.
00:19:51When Liam wakes up, I won't take pills to escape anymore.
00:19:53From today, Mom will support you.
00:19:54Not you supporting me.
00:19:56Does Adrian know?
00:19:58He doesn't know.
00:19:59But he's guessed.
00:20:00The way that boy looks at you, it's not how he looks at Liam.
00:20:02Do you love him?
00:20:07Yes.
00:20:07Then it will be even harder for you.
00:20:10You can't accept his love as Liam.
00:20:12When Liam wakes up, I'll have nothing.
00:20:15Mia.
00:20:16What are you gonna do?
00:20:22Go.
00:20:23Whatever decision you make tonight, Mom will support you.
00:20:26Your hair isn't cut straight.
00:20:27Liam's hairstyle was never straight.
00:20:43It's on the right.
00:20:45It's on the right.
00:20:46Mirror image.
00:20:48Twins.
00:20:54Will Liam Carter's family come tonight?
00:20:56His sister usually comes at nine.
00:21:00Bro, you're in a coma.
00:21:02So the you kissing Adrian now is your sister?
00:21:06Liam.
00:21:07Marcus.
00:21:07What are you doing here?
00:21:08Visiting a friend, you?
00:21:09My mom's here for a check-up.
00:21:11Your eyes are different again today.
00:21:13Like someone's seeing you for the first time.
00:21:15I'm tired.
00:21:16See you tomorrow.
00:21:19Liam, Marcus followed me to the hospital.
00:21:21I think he knows.
00:21:22Did he see Liam?
00:21:23Mia, before Marcus exposes you, you have to tell Adrian yourself.
00:21:25Adrian asked me to the rooftop tonight.
00:21:27He said he has something to tell me.
00:21:28Then tell him the truth tonight.
00:21:28I can't on the night he confessed.
00:21:30Every second that passes, Marcus gets one step closer to the truth.
00:21:33Let me think about it.
00:21:44Adrian, sorry.
00:21:45I've been jealous for four years.
00:21:53Do you remember this rooftop?
00:21:55We first climbed up here when we were 14.
00:21:58Yeah.
00:22:00Liam, I won't ask what you're hiding today.
00:22:02Whatever it is, I accept it.
00:22:04Let me finish.
00:22:05Liam Carter.
00:22:06My first day as a transfer at 14, I got beat up.
00:22:08You rushed over from the cafeteria and fought three guys.
00:22:10Blood on your lip, you turned and said, what's up, man?
00:22:11I was done for in that second.
00:22:13I avoided you for four years because of my dad.
00:22:15But from the day you said I meant it, I'm not hiding anymore.
00:22:18This was my mom's.
00:22:19She said when I find someone worthy, give it to them.
00:22:21Adrian, I can't.
00:22:22You can.
00:22:22I love you.
00:22:24No matter what my dad does.
00:22:25No matter what the whole world does.
00:22:27I love you too.
00:22:28No matter what the future holds.
00:22:30I love you now.
00:22:34Senator, surprise is coming.
00:22:35Promise me one thing.
00:22:36Whatever happens in the future, you'll tell me.
00:22:38I promise.
00:22:39Then I promise you too.
00:22:40Whatever you're hiding, I won't stop loving you when I find out.
00:22:42You know what I'm hiding?
00:22:43I won't ask.
00:22:44I'll wait for you to tell me yourself.
00:22:45What if I can never tell you?
00:22:47Then I'll still wait.
00:22:52Who is this Liam?
00:22:53St. Augustine football team quarterback, single parent household.
00:22:56My son can like anyone, but not a boy during an election year.
00:22:59Lock Adrian at home.
00:23:00I'll personally go to the semifysk.
00:23:02Publicly announce his transfer to Harvard Prep.
00:23:04Cut it off with one sentence.
00:23:06What about the Carter family?
00:23:08Make them disappear from this city.
00:23:14Sit.
00:23:15I'm in a hurry.
00:23:15I said, sit.
00:23:18Who gave you this?
00:23:19Not important.
00:23:20Adrian, when this season ends, you're transferring to Harvard Prep.
00:23:22I'm not going.
00:23:23You are.
00:23:23You're 18, but I control your trust fund until you're 25.
00:23:26Tuition, car, living expenses.
00:23:27I pay for everything.
00:23:28I'd rather not have it.
00:23:29What about Liam Carter?
00:23:30I've looked into his family situation.
00:23:31Single mother, widowed two years ago.
00:23:33Mrs. Carter's job, mortgage, Liam's scholarship, all need the Cole family friend's support.
00:23:37You wouldn't dare.
00:23:37Cut ties with Liam Carter completely.
00:23:39Otherwise, the Carter family disappears from this city.
00:23:41Think carefully before you answer.
00:23:45Who filmed this?
00:23:46Don't know.
00:23:47My dad showed me this morning.
00:23:48He's threatening me.
00:23:49Transfer when the season ends or family disappear from this city.
00:23:52Mortgage.
00:23:52Liam.
00:23:52Adrian, you have to agree.
00:23:53You transfer.
00:23:54Are you crazy?
00:23:55I can't let my mom lose her job.
00:23:56What about us?
00:23:56Not even 24 hours and you want me to leave?
00:23:57I have no other choice.
00:23:58You do.
00:23:59We leave together.
00:24:00He can't control the trust my mom left me.
00:24:02California, New York, Europe.
00:24:04Adrian, stop.
00:24:04Liam.
00:24:05I can't leave with you.
00:24:05Last night you said I love you now.
00:24:07Why did you emphasize now?
00:24:08Because the future is too far away.
00:24:10Whatever you're hiding, I'll bear it with you.
00:24:14Adrian's coach is looking for you.
00:24:16Okay.
00:24:16What were you about to say?
00:24:18Give me two weeks.
00:24:19Then I'll tell you everything.
00:24:24Your brother's brainwave indicators have improved 15% from last week.
00:24:28He could wake within three weeks.
00:24:30Possibly brief eye opening.
00:24:31Possibly vocalizing.
00:24:32Three weeks.
00:24:33Liam, might you wake within three weeks?
00:24:34I have thrilled Adrian the truth.
00:24:36Within three weeks, his dad could destroy our family.
00:24:38Within three weeks, Marcus could do something else.
00:24:41Liam, I'm so tired.
00:24:46Liam, can you hear me?
00:24:51Liam, please wake up.
00:24:53Please wake up and tell me what to do.
00:25:14Adrian asked you out?
00:25:15He doesn't know it's me.
00:25:17Mia, you're gonna tear yourself apart like this.
00:25:19Men don't fall for two people at the same time unless those two people are the same person.
00:25:23Mom, I have to go.
00:25:24My dad locked me at home, climbed out the window.
00:25:26An 18 year old boy climbing out windows.
00:25:28Modern romance.
00:25:29Mia, I need to confess something.
00:25:31Every time I see you, my heart beats faster than when I see your brother.
00:25:33I knew at 14 I liked boys, but now I'm falling for a girl.
00:25:35Why do you make my heart race?
00:25:36I don't know.
00:25:37Your soul and your brothers are the same thing.
00:25:39Fuck.
00:25:3924 hours ago, I just put my mom's necklace on your brother and now I'm about to kiss his
00:25:42sister.
00:25:43I'm an asshole.
00:25:44Mia, I'm sorry.
00:25:45I shouldn't have asked you out.
00:25:46When we get down, I'll take you home.
00:25:47Then we shouldn't meet alone again.
00:25:48Why are you crying?
00:25:49Because you're a good person.
00:25:50The more you hold back, the more I-
00:25:52The more you what?
00:25:53The more I respect you.
00:25:56You're really similar to your brother.
00:25:57We have the same things in our blood.
00:25:59I'll go back myself.
00:26:00Next time we meet, I'll probably just be Liam's sister.
00:26:03Okay.
00:26:04Adrian, thank you for not kissing me tonight.
00:26:07Really.
00:26:09Mia, when you cry, you look exactly like your brother.
00:26:20Who opened that bottle for you?
00:26:21Marcus gave it to me.
00:26:23From today on, don't drink anything Marcus opens.
00:26:26Why?
00:26:27Intuition.
00:26:28Just trust me.
00:26:30Carter, the finals MVP won't have a drink to celebrate.
00:26:33I'm done drinking.
00:26:35Nice necklace.
00:26:36Where'd you get it?
00:26:36A gift.
00:26:37What's it to you?
00:26:38Don't be tense.
00:26:39Have a sip.
00:26:40Do me a favor.
00:26:46Liam, you don't look right.
00:26:47Adrian, my head's so dizzy.
00:26:49You're sweating cold.
00:26:50How much did you drink?
00:26:51Two bottles.
00:26:52Where did this glass come from?
00:26:53Marcus.
00:26:54Fuck.
00:26:54You've been dugged.
00:26:55You can barely stand.
00:26:56Come on, let's go up and come with me.
00:26:57I'm fine.
00:26:58Shut up.
00:27:03No, no.
00:27:03Don't take it off.
00:27:04Please don't take it off.
00:27:11Okay.
00:27:12Won't take it off.
00:27:13Adrian, I'm sorry.
00:27:14Why are you apologizing to me?
00:27:16I lied to you about everything.
00:27:17I'm not Liam.
00:27:18Shh.
00:27:19Sleep.
00:27:19Adrian, did you hear me?
00:27:20I didn't hear anything.
00:27:21I said I'm not-
00:27:21I didn't hear.
00:27:22Sleep.
00:27:22Sleep.
00:27:23No matter who you are, I won't let go.
00:27:29He figured it out.
00:27:31He figured it out, but he's pretending he didn't.
00:27:34Then don't blame me.
00:27:43Adrian?
00:27:44You're awake.
00:27:45You sat here all night?
00:27:47Yeah.
00:27:47What did I say last night?
00:27:48You said you were dizzy, then you slept, that's it.
00:27:51Liam, I'll take you home.
00:27:52You don't have to-
00:27:53Shut up.
00:27:53I'm taking you home.
00:27:55Adrian?
00:27:56Yeah?
00:27:56Why didn't you touch me last night?
00:27:58Because you were drugged.
00:27:59I'm not that kind of person.
00:28:01When you're ready to tell me whatever it is, tell me.
00:28:03Until then, I won't ask anything.
00:28:08My beloved Liam, you're not the same Liam I knew at 14.
00:28:11You're softer.
00:28:11More fragile.
00:28:12Your eyes are brighter.
00:28:13When you kiss me, it's like the first time.
00:28:15Am I crazy?
00:28:16Did I fall in love with someone who doesn't exist?
00:28:17Or was he always someone I never really knew?
00:28:20I won't send it.
00:28:21Because no matter who he is, I've already given him my life.
00:28:24Liam.
00:28:25I need to tell you something.
00:28:26Last night when you were drugged.
00:28:27Yeah?
00:28:27You grabbed my wrist.
00:28:28In that moment, I saw everything clearly.
00:28:30What did you see clearly?
00:28:32I saw clearly.
00:28:32I don't care what the answer is.
00:28:33Whatever you're hiding, I won't force you to tell,
00:28:34but you've already given you my life.
00:28:36Let's go train.
00:28:41Mia, I have to confess, I might be in love with two people.
00:28:44I've loved your brother for four years, been attracted to you for a week.
00:28:47Adrian.
00:28:47I used to think love meant choosing one person and loving them,
00:28:49but this week made me understand what I love isn't a gender or a body.
00:28:52What I love is a kind of soul.
00:28:54You and your brother have the same kind of soul.
00:28:56The way you both make my heart race is the same.
00:28:58Adrian, you're crazy.
00:29:00Yeah, I'm crazy.
00:29:02But Mia, I don't know who you are, but I've already recognized you.
00:29:06Take your time.
00:29:13He just opened his eyes briefly, 10 seconds, then fell back asleep.
00:29:16But the brainwaves show he could truly wake up within 48 to 72 hours.
00:29:2048 hours?
00:29:21At the earliest.
00:29:22Could be longer.
00:29:25Brother, can you hear me?
00:29:27Brother, these two months you've been in a coma,
00:29:30I played the entire season for you.
00:29:32Won MVP for you, argued with the coach for you.
00:29:35I accepted Adrian's confession for you.
00:29:39Brother, I'm sorry I fell in love with him.
00:29:43You heard.
00:29:45Are you blaming me?
00:29:52I'll take that as I don't blame you.
00:29:59Mia, the league's routine physical is in three days.
00:30:02I faked it once before.
00:30:03I can't do it a second time.
00:30:04I'd lose my license and go to prison.
00:30:06I know.
00:30:07What about your brother?
00:30:08The doctor says he might wake up in 48 to 72 hours.
00:30:11That's perfect timing.
00:30:12This Saturday is the semifinals after the game.
00:30:13Sunday is the physical.
00:30:15Mia, the semifinals is your last game.
00:30:17After it's over, you have to end all of this yourself.
00:30:19I understand.
00:30:27You can't trap it, Dan!
00:30:29I thought you made it out!
00:30:37What's wrong with you today?
00:30:38Your eyes are red.
00:30:39Adrian, I'm begging you.
00:30:41Don't ask me any questions until after the semifinals.
00:30:43What about after the semifinals?
00:30:45After that, I'll tell you everything.
00:30:46All of it.
00:30:47Three days.
00:30:48Three days.
00:30:49Three days.
00:30:50I'll wait for you.
00:30:59Your video helped set the stage.
00:31:00I'll personally announce Adrian's transfer at halftime in the semifinals.
00:31:03Don't interfere anymore.
00:31:04Senator, I have another card to play.
00:31:06Ten times bigger than yours.
00:31:07What do you mean?
00:31:07You'll see on semifinals day, but let me warn you.
00:31:09You're not dealing with a hope spirituality issue, it's an identity fraud issue.
00:31:13What are you talking about?
00:31:14See you at the semifinals, Senator.
00:31:17Adrian, it's fine if you don't choose me, but you won't get him either.
00:31:27Semi-finals halftime schedule.
00:31:29You go on stage at 1530, deliver a three-minute father's statement.
00:31:34The content is, Adrian will transfer to Harvard Prep at the end of the season.
00:31:38During this time, he will not maintain close contact with any St. Agustarian students.
00:31:42Subtle.
00:31:43No mention of homosexuality, no mention of that boy, but everyone understands.
00:31:49Perfect political narrative.
00:31:56Adrian will hate me, but he'll thank me.
00:32:08Dad, come out and talk!
00:32:12About you going on stage at the semifinals.
00:32:14I agree, you can go up and say your version, but on one condition you back off from the Carter
00:32:17family.
00:32:18Deal.
00:32:19If you dare contact that kid after transferring-
00:32:21I won't!
00:32:24Liam, I'm trading three years of safety for you.
00:32:28What are you trading for me?
00:32:35Adrian, I've been jealous for four years.
00:32:37That look was never for me.
00:32:40But from today on, you won't see him either.
00:32:43Brother, tomorrow is the semifinals.
00:32:46I'll play my last game.
00:32:47Then I'll go on stage myself and tell everyone the truth.
00:32:51I know you don't want me to do this, but Marcus is about to expose me.
00:32:56Rather than let him expose me, I'll do it myself.
00:33:00You've decided you'll expose yourself after the semifinals?
00:33:04Yes.
00:33:05In that moment, you'll lose everything.
00:33:07Your enrollment, reputation, Adrian.
00:33:11I know.
00:33:12Why?
00:33:13Because none of this was mine to begin with.
00:33:15I'm just a substitute.
00:33:16Mia, you're not a substitute.
00:33:18These three months your brother's been in a coma.
00:33:20Every game you played, every tackle you took, every I love you you said, those were all yours.
00:33:25You weren't living for Liam.
00:33:26You lived an extra three months in your own life.
00:33:33Aunt Sarah, thank you for walking with me through these three months.
00:33:38Tomorrow at the semifinals, I'll be waiting for you on the sides.
00:33:46You've decided?
00:33:48Yes, tomorrow on stage.
00:33:51Do you need me there?
00:33:54No, I don't want you to see.
00:33:57Mom is proud of you.
00:33:59Mom, tomorrow I'll have nothing.
00:34:01No.
00:34:02Tomorrow is when you'll truly have yourself.
00:34:08Liam Carter, this is the last game.
00:34:13My dad will go on stage at halftime.
00:34:15I agreed.
00:34:16I'll transfer at the end of the season, but after I transfer, I'll come back to find you the first
00:34:20year.
00:34:21Adrian?
00:34:21Yeah?
00:34:22After halftime, I might not be here anymore.
00:34:24What do you mean?
00:34:42Everyone, as a father...
00:34:44Wait, Senator, before you speak, the Liam Carter should know her son loves isn't Liam Carter at all.
00:35:11Move.
00:35:13My name is Mia Carter. Liam Carter is my twin brother.
00:35:16Three months ago, he fell into a coma from a car accident.
00:35:18My mother couldn't bear to lose another son, so I played for him for three months.
00:35:21I deceived my coach, my teammates.
00:35:23I deceived the boy who loved my brother, Adrian Cole.
00:35:25I'm sorry, but I don't regret loving you.
00:35:29I violated all league rules.
00:35:31I accept all punishments, but please don't hate him.
00:35:34Hate me instead.
00:35:36Mia, wait!
00:35:37Adrian, don't call me.
00:35:38If I turn around now, I'll cry.
00:35:40I don't want you to see.
00:35:41Let's talk later.
00:35:42Give me some time.
00:35:44Idiot!
00:35:44My carefully prepared political narrative, you turned it into a national joke about gender fraud.
00:35:50My son is now the poor, deceived boy, America's biggest victim.
00:35:55You think you won?
00:35:56You lost.
00:35:57I lost?
00:36:03Let's go home.
00:36:05Let's go home.
00:36:12The substitute girl incident continues to fermentent.
00:36:16Mia Carter has become a national...
00:36:18You've been watching all night.
00:36:19Turn it off.
00:36:20My phone's been ringing all night, too.
00:36:23Mia, I just finished the hearing.
00:36:26The league has suspended me from my position.
00:36:28I'm sorry, it's my fault.
00:36:29I told the hearing that I helped you cover it up.
00:36:31They need an adult to take responsibility.
00:36:32You're 17, I'm 40.
00:36:34I have to take this fall.
00:36:35Don't cry for me.
00:36:36This was my choice.
00:36:39Any messages from Adrian?
00:36:43Not a single word.
00:36:47Finals day, when I held her waist, I felt it.
00:36:50That night at Jake's, I felt it.
00:36:54Adrian Cole, you fucking knew all along.
00:36:58You just didn't want to admit it.
00:37:08What right do I have to find her?
00:37:11I won the truth.
00:37:13I lost Adrian.
00:37:17Your presidential primary support has dropped from 23% to 9%.
00:37:21The media is portraying you as the anti-gay father who pressured his son.
00:37:24What about Adrian?
00:37:25He's blocked you.
00:37:28Call the campaign team.
00:37:29I want to see how to salvage this.
00:37:31Mia, I brought a friend to see you.
00:37:33Mia, I'm Diana Cross, the NFL's first female coach.
00:37:37I've seen your story.
00:37:38Now I'm still in the storm.
00:37:41Now is perfect.
00:37:42I'm setting up America's first women's football league.
00:37:45We need a face.
00:37:48I'm America's biggest joke right now.
00:37:50You're the bravest 17-year-old girl in America.
00:37:53I don't need your answer now.
00:37:54I just want you to know, after the storm passes, someone is waiting for you.
00:37:59Diana was my college teammate.
00:38:01I'm not the only one in this world who supports you.
00:38:18Mom, they're trying to get in.
00:38:25Get off my lawn.
00:38:27Tonight at 8, I'm giving an exclusive live national interview on Channel 8.
00:38:30And before that, anyone who touches my door again will pay the price.
00:38:40You've been fighting for us for three months.
00:38:42Today, it's my turn.
00:38:45Mrs. Carter, your daughter has been disguised as a man,
00:38:48and your son seems to be having an appropriate relationship with a same-sex teammate.
00:38:54What do you have to say about that?
00:38:55Two years ago, I lost my husband.
00:38:59Three months ago, I almost lost my son.
00:39:03My daughter played in her brother's place, not to deceive anyone,
00:39:07but to protect a mother who was already broken.
00:39:09I used to be too weak, and I let my children be strong for me.
00:39:13But today, I'm standing up, because I can't let her carry this alone anymore.
00:39:18But what about your son Liam and Captain Adrian Cole?
00:39:21My son falling for his captain, that's not shame, that's bravery.
00:39:25If you're going to point fingers, point them at me.
00:39:27I'm the one who taught them to fear the truth.
00:39:37I don't need this anymore.
00:39:39I have my daughter.
00:39:44Doctor?
00:39:50Adrian.
00:39:54He's awake.
00:39:55He's talking, but very weak.
00:40:02Mom.
00:40:06Adrian.
00:40:07Does he know?
00:40:10Liam.
00:40:12A lot has happened these three months.
00:40:17Mia.
00:40:19Mom just told me.
00:40:20Everything.
00:40:23You played for me for three months.
00:40:26You confessed to Adrian.
00:40:28You fell in love with him.
00:40:29Brother, I'm sorry.
00:40:31Look up.
00:40:31I waited for Adrian for four years.
00:40:33You won in three months.
00:40:35It hurts.
00:40:37It really hurts.
00:40:40But you did what I didn't dare do for four years.
00:40:42You loved him for me.
00:40:46Let me mourn.
00:40:47Let me mourn.
00:40:48Mourn a love I never really started.
00:40:50Brain function has returned to normal.
00:40:51Language, cognition, memory are all fine.
00:40:53With three months coma, severe mustrophy, four to six months to recover basic life functions.
00:40:57He may never be able to play at a professional level again.
00:41:01Mom just told me I can't play professionally anymore.
00:41:06Do you know why I fell in love with Adrian at 14 the first time he watched me play?
00:41:09He said, you're going to the NFL one day.
00:41:10Now the person he loves isn't me anymore.
00:41:12The NFL I could go to is gone too.
00:41:15Brother.
00:41:15Mia, I'm fine.
00:41:16I just need to start over.
00:41:18Whatever you start over with, I'll be with you.
00:41:23Mia.
00:41:24You're braver than me.
00:41:31I've waited four years.
00:41:32I can't stand waiting another day.
00:41:36Mia, I'll tell him myself.
00:41:39Adrian, it's me.
00:41:41My brother's here.
00:41:50Hi, Adrian.
00:41:51Not going to let me in?
00:41:54Liam, I'm sorry.
00:41:55You're saying sorry to me?
00:41:57I want to say sorry to you too.
00:41:58I avoided you for four years, practiced with you every day, ate together, but never said
00:42:02anything.
00:42:04What Mia did in three months, I didn't dare do in four years.
00:42:07Liam.
00:42:07Adrian, look at her.
00:42:10The Liam you fell for, was it her or me?
00:42:14It was her.
00:42:15Adrian, I ask one thing of you.
00:42:17Go to her.
00:42:18Let me mourn for a while, but I'll tell you when I can be your best man.
00:42:21Liam, why the fuck are you so good?
00:42:23I'm not good.
00:42:24I've just already cried.
00:42:26Mia.
00:42:27Adrian, not now.
00:42:28Brother wants us to wait, and I want to wait too.
00:42:31Wait for what?
00:42:32Wait for me to become myself first.
00:42:34Adrian, take care of my sister.
00:42:37But take care of yourself first.
00:42:42I knew I liked boys when I was 14.
00:42:44I liked my best friend, Liam Carter, for four years.
00:42:47My father is an anti-gay senator.
00:42:52Then, three months, I fell in love with a girl.
00:42:56Doctor, am I actually not that gay?
00:42:59Have I a Cappy Surever?
00:43:02I've been lying to myself for four years?
00:43:05Or was my love for Liam just a lie?
00:43:09Adrian, you're not here today to ask what you are.
00:43:12You're here to ask, can you accept your own complexity?
00:43:15Your love for Liam at 14 was real.
00:43:18Your love for Mia in three months is also real.
00:43:20Sexuality isn't a label, it's a journey.
00:43:22Maybe you're bisexual, maybe you're pansexual,
00:43:24maybe you just love a specific soul.
00:43:26Adrian, you can't refuse to love a girl just to oppose your father.
00:43:32Nor can you force yourself to only love boys to prove your father wrong.
00:43:38Your life isn't the opposite of your father's.
00:43:41Your life is your own.
00:43:43Suppose your father dies tomorrow, all pressure disappears.
00:43:47Liam and Mia both stand before you.
00:43:49Who do you choose?
00:43:53Mia.
00:43:56Why?
00:43:57Because Liam was my 14-year-old boy.
00:44:00Mia is who my 18-year-old man wants to commit to.
00:44:05Then you already know the answer.
00:44:07You just don't dare say it.
00:44:19Hello?
00:44:19Your mother left you an independent trust before she died.
00:44:23Your dad was wrong.
00:44:24He has no control over it.
00:44:25Eight million dollars.
00:44:27Money from your mother's family.
00:44:28Nothing to do with the Kohl's.
00:44:30She left it all to you before she died.
00:44:37She knew before she died that I'd need this money to break free from my dad.
00:44:40Do you remember your mother's last words?
00:44:43She said, no matter who you love, mommy loves you.
00:44:50She knew everything.
00:45:02Mia, I saw a therapist today.
00:45:04I can't yet say what I am, but I know who I love.
00:45:12Core message.
00:45:13Your son is the victim.
00:45:15The Carter siblings deceived him.
00:45:16You expressed pain as a father.
00:45:18Polls predict 5% support rate recovery.
00:45:20Not enough.
00:45:21I want to get back to 20%.
00:45:23Frame Adrian as the deceived good boy.
00:45:26Nail the Carters on moral corruption.
00:45:30Senator, Adrian just held an independent press conference.
00:45:33Where is he?
00:45:37At the Carters doorstep.
00:45:41I'm Adrian Cole, 18 years old.
00:45:44In 20 minutes, my father will tell you I'm the poor deceived boy.
00:45:47Before he does, let me speak.
00:45:49At 14, I fell in love with a boy, Liam Carter.
00:45:52Three months ago, he fell into a coma from an accident.
00:45:55Without realizing it, I fell in love with his sister, Mia Carter.
00:45:58I wasn't deceived.
00:46:03I was taught by fate, love knows no gender, no form, only the heart.
00:46:09My father will say homosexuality is a phase that can be cured.
00:46:13Look, my son chose a girl in the end.
00:46:15Today I tell everyone, my love for Liam at 14 was real.
00:46:18My love for Mia at 18 is also real.
00:46:21Both are me, neither is a disease, neither needs to be cured.
00:46:25I'm Liam Carter.
00:46:27I hid this secret for four years.
00:46:29Three months ago in the accident, I thought I'd die with it.
00:46:31Today I woke up and I'm speaking out.
00:46:33Not for myself, but for the next 14-year-old boy.
00:46:36Don't be afraid anymore.
00:46:38I'm Mia Carter.
00:46:39I stole Adrian's confession using someone else's identity.
00:46:43I did illegal things, disgraceful things.
00:46:45All of America is judging me and I accept it.
00:46:48But please, don't hate him.
00:46:50And don't hate my brother.
00:46:52Hate me if you must.
00:46:55Cancel the press conference.
00:46:56But...
00:46:58My son just destroyed my entire presidential primary.
00:47:01He also saved himself.
00:47:04Why are you two being so polite?
00:47:05I've already blessed you.
00:47:09Whether you're ten centimeters or one centimeter apart from me,
00:47:12I've finished mourning.
00:47:17Fuck.
00:47:21Liam!
00:47:22No swearing!
00:47:25Mom, I just woke up.
00:47:27Let me say one.
00:47:35Mia asked me to bring you afternoon coffee.
00:47:36Why didn't she come herself?
00:47:37She's in a meeting with Diana.
00:47:40Adrian, you don't have to walk with me out of guilt.
00:47:43I'm not guilty.
00:47:44When I was 14, I told you you're going to the NFL.
00:47:46I still believe that.
00:47:47I know you can't play professionally anymore.
00:47:49But you can walk 200 meters again.
00:47:51That means a lot.
00:47:52My sister found a good man.
00:47:54You shouldn't let me drink beer.
00:47:55I won't tell the doctor.
00:47:58Adrian.
00:47:59Hmm?
00:48:00Let me ask you a question.
00:48:02Hmm?
00:48:02Suppose I hadn't had the accident.
00:48:05I confessed to you directly.
00:48:08You accepted.
00:48:09We got together.
00:48:12Liam.
00:48:12How long would you love me?
00:48:13Answer honestly.
00:48:17How long?
00:48:19A beautiful romance.
00:48:21And then?
00:48:23Then?
00:48:25You're telling me this now?
00:48:28No.
00:48:29Liam.
00:48:30Some loves are for knowing yourself.
00:48:33Not for a lifetime.
00:48:36Adrian.
00:48:37Hmm?
00:48:39I hope my next one is for a lifetime.
00:48:42To that.
00:48:45You two went out.
00:48:47We went drinking.
00:48:48Liam!
00:48:49You just woke up!
00:48:50Mom, I'm an adult.
00:48:51Mrs. Carter, just one bottle.
00:48:53Adrian Cole.
00:48:55Yes?
00:48:56I knitted you a scarf before.
00:48:57I want it back now.
00:48:58Mrs. Carter...
00:49:00Kidding.
00:49:01But no more drinking.
00:49:02Yes.
00:49:05Brother.
00:49:06Hmm?
00:49:07What did you two talk about?
00:49:09Man talk.
00:49:10Don't ask.
00:49:13Adrian.
00:49:14Hmm?
00:49:15My brother asking you to drink with him?
00:49:17Yes.
00:49:19He forgave you?
00:49:20He forgave from the beginning.
00:49:22Now we're becoming friends again.
00:49:24Mia.
00:49:25Hmm?
00:49:26Can I ask you a question?
00:49:27Hmm?
00:49:28When?
00:49:30Adrian.
00:49:31Hmm?
00:49:34My brother is still in a wheelchair.
00:49:37If I start over with you now,
00:49:39he'll feel like he's being left behind.
00:49:42I understand.
00:49:43I'll wait.
00:49:44How long will you wait?
00:49:46As long as you say.
00:49:56Mom, is that rehab center in Switzerland really useful?
00:49:59Doctor tells it has the world's best spinal rehabilitation.
00:50:02At least six months.
00:50:04Brother, are you really going?
00:50:06Alone?
00:50:07Mia.
00:50:08I need to leave.
00:50:09Away from you and Adrian.
00:50:11Watching you two every day.
00:50:12Even the most generous person gets hurt.
00:50:14I don't blame you.
00:50:15I need to find myself again.
00:50:16Brother.
00:50:17Promise me when you come back,
00:50:20you'll be happier than me.
00:50:24I promise you.
00:50:29Look through this when you miss me in Switzerland.
00:50:33You're giving me a gift so I won't be jealous of you and my sister later?
00:50:38That's part of it.
00:50:42When you come back,
00:50:44I'll make you my best man.
00:50:46Deal.
00:50:48You three, take care!
00:50:50I'll be right back.
00:50:53You're going to Switzerland too?
00:50:55Rehabilitation?
00:50:56How did you...
00:50:57Spinal Recovery Center, Zurich.
00:50:59I worked there as a therapist.
00:51:00You're young to be a therapist.
00:51:01I was in professional soccer youth training.
00:51:03Blew my knee at 19, switched to rehab.
00:51:05I was in professional soccer youth training.
00:51:08Blew my knee at 19, switched to rehab.
00:51:12I was in a coma for three months at 19.
00:51:15Football's done for me too.
00:51:17Then you'll have to switch too.
00:51:19We're the same.
00:51:23Your friend.
00:51:24My ex, sort of, rather, but I loved him for four years.
00:51:28Then my sister, fate gave him to her.
00:51:31What's your name?
00:51:34Liam Carter.
00:51:37Liam, are you gay?
00:51:41Yeah, me too.
00:51:44My place is right next to the rehab center.
00:51:46You need a friend?
00:51:48Call me.
00:51:49Why would you give a stranger this kind of a care the second you get on a plane?
00:51:53Because I know what it feels like to be alone in a foreign country in a wheel tear.
00:51:59This vibe.
00:52:00What does that mean?
00:52:01See you soon.
00:52:16Hi.
00:52:17Hi.
00:52:18Hi.
00:52:18This is a bit awkward.
00:52:19A bit.
00:52:21Latte.
00:52:22Extra sugar.
00:52:23You ordered it when you had coffee with me as the sister.
00:52:27Too sweet.
00:52:28I only added sugar then because I was nervous.
00:52:29I don't drink it this sweet anymore.
00:52:35Mia.
00:52:37I'm getting to know you again.
00:52:40First date.
00:52:41Let me ask some new questions.
00:52:43What's your favorite color?
00:52:44Adrian Cole.
00:52:45This is your new question?
00:52:47I'm serious.
00:52:47I'm serious.
00:52:52Red.
00:52:53My dad's favorite shirt was red.
00:53:00What do you hate most?
00:53:02Fake smiles.
00:53:03What do you love most?
00:53:05Football.
00:53:07I guessed as much.
00:53:10Adrian.
00:53:11Let me ask you a question too.
00:53:13Are you sure you're not using me as a substitute for my brother?
00:53:16When I kissed Liam my thought was why does this hymn drive me so crazy?
00:53:21Now I know the answer.
00:53:23Because that hymn was you.
00:53:25But I have something to confess.
00:53:27I loved your brother.
00:53:28That was real.
00:53:29I won't pretend it didn't exist.
00:53:31I hope you can accept all of me.
00:53:34Adrian.
00:53:35I accept.
00:53:36Because if you pretended it didn't exist you wouldn't be the Adrian I love.
00:53:41I'll walk you home.
00:53:43It's only morning.
00:53:44I don't want this day to end.
00:53:47Wait.
00:53:48No kissing on the first date.
00:53:49We've kissed countless times already.
00:53:51Those were Liam's.
00:53:53Mine?
00:53:54Haven't started yet.
00:53:56What about the second date?
00:53:57Tomorrow.
00:53:57Park.
00:53:58I'll practice.
00:53:58Can you catch my passes?
00:53:59Three months ago I was catching your passes.
00:54:04Mia.
00:54:05I'm not playing with you as my girlfriend.
00:54:08I'm playing with you as a WFL quarterback.
00:54:12Adrian.
00:54:14That's the most romantic thing I've ever heard.
00:54:22Will you come watch when the league starts next month?
00:54:25I'll come to every game.
00:54:27I'll be your number one fan.
00:54:29Then become your boyfriend.
00:54:31Then become your husband.
00:54:33Adrian Cole, you're skipping steps.
00:54:35I know.
00:54:35But in my heart I've already gone through all those steps.
00:54:44Second date kiss.
00:54:45Worth the wait.
00:54:4948 hours until the primary withdrawal deadline.
00:54:52Will you issue a withdrawal statement?
00:54:55No.
00:54:56Where's Adrian?
00:54:58He won't be coming back.
00:54:59He's blocked you for three weeks.
00:55:00The trust your mother left him eight million dollars.
00:55:03Enough for a lifetime.
00:55:04Why didn't my mother tell me about that trust before she died?
00:55:07Why didn't my wife mention it before she passed?
00:55:10Is it because neither of them trusted me?
00:55:13Do you want the truth?
00:55:14Yes.
00:55:17Your mother had me organize this before she died.
00:55:20Including ten years of your father's wiretap recordings.
00:55:22Phone calls threatening your mother.
00:55:24Evidence of hiring people for harassment and political threats.
00:55:27Your mother wasn't having illness delusions.
00:55:29She really was being monitored.
00:55:32Your father was afraid she'd expose family truths and damage his political image.
00:55:36What did he threaten her with?
00:55:38If she indulged your tendencies, he'd make her disappear.
00:55:48Why didn't my mother tell me before she died?
00:55:51She said to tell you when you turned 18 and had the trust.
00:55:54So you could protect yourself with the evidence.
00:56:05Can this put him in prison?
00:56:07Decades.
00:56:10I'm calling the FBI.
00:56:14Senator Christopher Cole, we're arresting you on multiple charges,
00:56:17including illegal wiretapping, hiring for harassment, and political blackmail.
00:56:26It was Adrian.
00:56:27You pushed him to this point, Senator.
00:56:33Do you regret it?
00:56:36No regrets.
00:56:38I only regret one thing.
00:56:41No one spoke up for mother before she died.
00:56:44My dear Adrian, no matter who you love, mommy loves you, including yourself.
00:56:50Adrian, your mother was a good person.
00:56:53I have an idea.
00:56:55Your father's mansion, can you inherit it after he's convicted?
00:56:58The lawyer says all assets go to me and my mother's family.
00:57:00Then take that mansion, turn it into an LGBTQ youth shelter.
00:57:04Name it after your mother.
00:57:05Why the fuck are you so smart?
00:57:07My brother said it.
00:57:08He told me in a video, if Adrian inherits that house,
00:57:10I hope it becomes a refuge for the next 14-year-old boy.
00:57:14Your brother.
00:57:16I'll owe him for life.
00:57:23Morning.
00:57:25Today's your first 10-meter walk.
00:57:28Do you bring hot cocoa to all your patients?
00:57:32I don't.
00:57:32Then why...
00:57:34Liam, don't ask.
00:57:37Take it slow.
00:57:39I'll catch you if you fall.
00:57:41Shut up and let me walk.
00:57:57Felix, why are you holding me so tight?
00:58:01I wasn't holding that tight.
00:58:06You were.
00:58:09You are my wonder.
00:58:12What does that mean?
00:58:14I'll tell you later.
00:58:17I'll tell you later.
00:58:22That blonde, your brother likes him.
00:58:27You can tell?
00:58:29I've liked your brother since I was 14.
00:58:34I know his look when he likes someone better than you do.
00:58:38You're not jealous.
00:58:42I was.
00:58:43Now I hope he's happier than me.
00:58:50This is my place.
00:58:51You walked 11 meters today.
00:58:53Let's celebrate.
00:58:54Felix,
00:58:55Felix, what did that German phrase mean this morning?
00:59:01You are my miracle.
00:59:06When my knee was destroyed at 19, I thought my life was over.
00:59:09Three years in rehab work, I've helped many people walk again.
00:59:18Until I saw a boy on the plane who, like me, had half his body ruined.
00:59:27Liam, you're not a patient.
00:59:30You're someone I'm rescuing from the ruins.
00:59:33But actually, you rescued me.
00:59:36Felix, are you confessing?
00:59:40Yes.
00:59:44I have to tell you, I just ended a four-year unrequited love.
00:59:48I might not be ready to love someone else.
00:59:51Liam,
00:59:52I don't need you to love me.
00:59:56I need you not to be afraid.
01:00:02Felix,
01:00:03I promise you,
01:00:04I'm not afraid anymore.
01:00:09Mia,
01:00:10here's the contract.
01:00:11Take your time.
01:00:13Mrs. Cross,
01:00:14signing bonus $750,000?
01:00:16I'm only 17.
01:00:18You're the first face in Wabi Elf history.
01:00:20Your story is worth $100 million.
01:00:21We're only giving you $750.
01:00:23That's sincerity.
01:00:26Mrs. Cross,
01:00:28I have one condition.
01:00:29What condition?
01:00:30I won't sell my story.
01:00:32No reality shows,
01:00:33no movie adaptations,
01:00:34no talk shows exploiting the past.
01:00:35I play,
01:00:36just play.
01:00:37Mia,
01:00:38do you know why I sought you out?
01:00:39Because my story's hot?
01:00:40Because you're the only one in this story
01:00:42who refuses to exploit it.
01:00:49Mia,
01:00:50I played four years amateur league.
01:00:52When WFL was founded,
01:00:54I thought I'd be quarterback.
01:00:55Then they gave it to you.
01:00:57I don't hate you,
01:00:58but you need to prove you're not in this position
01:01:00just because of news hype.
01:01:02No,
01:01:02let her speak.
01:01:03I agree with you.
01:01:05Three months in men's league
01:01:06doesn't mean I can play WFL.
01:01:07They're two different levels.
01:01:08Let me prove it.
01:01:09First practice,
01:01:10you defend against me.
01:01:11You stop me,
01:01:12quarterback's yours.
01:01:14You serious?
01:01:15Serious.
01:01:31Fuck.
01:01:32You won.
01:01:33I didn't win.
01:01:34That tackle,
01:01:35real men's league level.
01:01:36I need defense like yours to improve.
01:01:39Tanya Williams.
01:01:41Mia Carter.
01:01:42Welcome to WFL.
01:01:43That release today,
01:01:44I taught you that.
01:01:45Good memory.
01:01:47Watching you play,
01:01:48my heart beats as fast as when I was 14.
01:01:51At 14,
01:01:51you watched my brother play.
01:01:53Now you're watching a card or two.
01:01:54Mia,
01:01:55you played better than your brother today.
01:01:56Always was better.
01:01:57I've been throwing left-handed since I was little.
01:01:59Just no women's league before.
01:02:00Mia,
01:02:00you're not just playing WF,
01:02:02you're playing for the future of every girl
01:02:03who wants to play football.
01:02:05Adrian Cole.
01:02:06Since when are you so good with words?
01:02:08My mother's letter taught me.
01:02:12Adrian,
01:02:14you watched me practice all day.
01:02:16Wasn't it boring?
01:02:17Before your brother's coma,
01:02:18he watched me practice four hours daily.
01:02:20He wasn't bored.
01:02:21Neither am I.
01:02:22Adrian,
01:02:22we might be entering a strange relationship.
01:02:25I'll be more famous than you.
01:02:26I might earn more.
01:02:26I might travel all over the country for games.
01:02:28Can you accept that?
01:02:29Mia,
01:02:30I never expected my girlfriend to be demure independent.
01:02:32My girlfriend is WFL's first quarterback,
01:02:34the most courageous 17-year-old in America,
01:02:36the girl who cursed my father out of office.
01:02:38If you were demure independent,
01:02:39that's when I'd worry.
01:02:41Adrian Cole.
01:02:42Hmm?
01:02:43You're the best man I've ever met.
01:02:44Not the best.
01:02:45Hmm?
01:02:46The one who matches you best.
01:02:53Did you dream about my brother?
01:02:59Yeah.
01:03:01What was the dream about?
01:03:02He and I were in the locker room.
01:03:04I held him.
01:03:04Then I woke up.
01:03:06Was it desire?
01:03:08No.
01:03:09It's the past.
01:03:11Mia,
01:03:11I've loved him since I was 14.
01:03:12Those four years can't disappear overnight.
01:03:15Because I told you about the dream?
01:03:16No,
01:03:17Adrian.
01:03:18Sometimes I'm afraid.
01:03:19Afraid I'm just my brother's shadow.
01:03:21You loved my brother for four years.
01:03:22I lived as him for three months.
01:03:23Am I with you because I got used to the role of being Liam?
01:03:28When did this doubt start?
01:03:30Since our first date.
01:03:32You never told me.
01:03:33I wasn't sure if it was real, doubt myself.
01:03:36Mia, we need to talk about this today.
01:03:40We can't pretend it doesn't exist.
01:03:41During those three months playing your brother, was there a voice inside saying,
01:03:44I like this role?
01:03:45Yes.
01:03:45I liked how you looked at me.
01:03:47Liked being that person in your heart.
01:03:48I'll answer you too.
01:03:49Being with you now, is there a voice saying she reminds me of Liam?
01:03:52Yes.
01:03:52But that voice gets quieter.
01:03:54First week, ten times a day.
01:03:55Second week, five times.
01:03:56Now once a month.
01:03:56Your doubt is healthy, but it's not real.
01:03:59Because the person I want when I wake up is you.
01:04:02Every day it's you.
01:04:03Dreams aren't desire.
01:04:04Being awake is.
01:04:06Thank you for not avoiding this question today.
01:04:08If you doubt anything in the future, tell me directly.
01:04:10You're not anyone's shadow.
01:04:11You're Mia Carter, WF's first quarterback.
01:04:14My girlfriend and my future.
01:04:15Don't say it.
01:04:16Save it.
01:04:17Save it for when my brother can stand as your best man.
01:04:21Love isn't the absence of doubt.
01:04:23Love is choosing to stay after doubting ten thousand times.
01:04:29Mia, can you come to Switzerland next month?
01:04:32I have someone to introduce you to.
01:04:41Why don't you just email?
01:04:46Email has no texture.
01:04:47This letter is important.
01:04:51There will be doubt between you two,
01:04:53because the story of the three of us is too complicated.
01:04:56But trust me.
01:04:57The way Adrian looks at you is completely different from how he looked at me.
01:05:01He looked at me as a 14-year-old boy's fantasy.
01:05:03He looks at you as an 18-year-old man's commitment.
01:05:08Also, Felix proposed three days ago.
01:05:10I said yes.
01:05:12Will you be my maid of honor?
01:05:14Because you understand me better than anyone.
01:05:17Mom!
01:05:18Liam's getting married!
01:05:19Felix proposed!
01:05:20He said yes!
01:05:22My son was lying in a hospital bed three months ago.
01:05:25Now he's getting married.
01:05:26I'm starting to believe good things will come.
01:05:29My brother's getting married!
01:05:31I don't have to owe your brother for life anymore.
01:05:35I always felt like I won you from him, that he'd be alone forever.
01:05:38Now he has someone of his own.
01:05:40Now he has someone of his own.
01:05:41We're going to Switzerland!
01:05:43Why are you going?
01:05:45You're the ex!
01:05:46I have to go too.
01:05:49Your brother says Felix can heal his spine and also heal our strange relationship.
01:05:55Mia, your brother getting married, do you think about our wedding?
01:06:01Adrian Cole, you're skipping steps again.
01:06:04I know.
01:06:05But in my heart, I've already taken all these steps.
01:06:09Take your time.
01:06:10I'm not afraid of you skipping steps.
01:06:11I'm afraid we'll go too fast and regret later.
01:06:14I can't marry until I'm 18.
01:06:15That's just a few months away.
01:06:17I can wait.
01:06:18I waited for your brother for four years.
01:06:20Waiting for you a few months is sweet.
01:06:30How did you find me?
01:06:33I followed you.
01:06:34Get lost.
01:06:36Adrian, I have something for you.
01:06:38About before your mother died,
01:06:41your father hired people to watch her hospital room.
01:06:46You better not be playing me.
01:06:50I'm not playing you.
01:06:51Go inside and look.
01:06:57I don't care if she's dying.
01:06:59As long as she doesn't get the chance to say anything to Adrian before she dies,
01:07:02you watch her.
01:07:05When did you find this?
01:07:06A year ago.
01:07:08I was originally digging for dirt on you and Liam,
01:07:10but found this instead.
01:07:12I was going to use it to threaten your father to separate you two,
01:07:14but Mia exposed everything on stage,
01:07:16so I didn't use it.
01:07:17Then why are you giving it to me today?
01:07:20Adrian, I've done many wrong things.
01:07:22I was jealous of you and Liam,
01:07:24jealous of you and Mia,
01:07:25jealous that you could love anyone.
01:07:27While I didn't even have the courage to admit I love you,
01:07:30I know you don't love me.
01:07:31I'm not here asking for your love.
01:07:33I'm here to do one last right thing.
01:07:34This USB can put your father in prison for decades.
01:07:36It's the only good thing I can do for you.
01:07:37Marcus, I won't forgive what you've done,
01:07:38but thank you for coming today.
01:07:40I dropped out, going to California, started over.
01:07:41Apologized to Mia for me.
01:07:45Marcus gave you this? He came today?
01:07:46Yeah.
01:07:47He found it a year ago, kept it hidden,
01:07:49gave it to me today because he finally grew up.
01:07:53What are you planning to do with it?
01:07:54Give it to the FBI.
01:07:55Your father will go to prison for decades, are you sure?
01:07:57Mia, what he did to my mother
01:07:59is 10,000 times worse than what he did to me.
01:08:01No one spoke for my mother before she died.
01:08:03Today I speak for her.
01:08:03Adrian, I'll go with you.
01:08:05You're not going to the FBI alone.
01:08:11Thank you for not making me carry this alone anymore.
01:08:14Adrian Cole, this is what husband and wife do.
01:08:18Husband and wife?
01:08:19I misspoke.
01:08:20No taking it back.
01:08:21I'm keeping it.
01:08:26Mr. Cole, are you sure?
01:08:28Your father is a senator.
01:08:29This evidence is enough to put him in prison
01:08:30for 20 to 30 years.
01:08:32You're 18.
01:08:32Are you sure you want to send your father to prison?
01:08:34Agent, when I was 10, my mother was watched alone
01:08:36in her hospital room before she died, down till death.
01:08:39Eight years.
01:08:39No one spoke for her.
01:08:40Today it's my turn.
01:08:42We'll initiate arrest procedures today.
01:08:46Senator, FBI is on the way.
01:08:4820 minutes.
01:08:49Charges include illegal surveillance of your deceased wife.
01:08:52How could anyone know?
01:08:54Your son.
01:09:00Margaret, you won.
01:09:02My mother was surveilled by her own husband before she died.
01:09:05Her phone was tapped.
01:09:06Her hospital room was bugged.
01:09:08She wanted to tell me one thing.
01:09:11No matter who you love, mom loves you.
01:09:14She hid it in a recording, hid it with a lawyer,
01:09:16hid it for eight years because she didn't dare tell me directly
01:09:18she was afraid her husband would find out.
01:09:22Father, you made my mother afraid to love me for eight years.
01:09:25I'm standing here today not to hate you,
01:09:28but so my mother can finally say those words.
01:09:32No matter who you love, mom loves you.
01:09:39Do you regret it?
01:09:40I only regret one thing.
01:09:42No one spoke for my mother before she died.
01:09:45Today I spoke for her.
01:09:46What are you planning to do with your father's mansion?
01:09:50Convert it to an LGBT youth shelter.
01:09:52The name, Margaret Colehouse, after my mother.
01:10:07Hi, what's your name?
01:10:08Micah, 14 years old.
01:10:10When I was 14, I was just like you.
01:10:12Scared, couldn't say it, thought no one would love me.
01:10:15Micah, look at me.
01:10:16You're not alone.
01:10:16In this house, everyone loves you.
01:10:19I'm sorry.
01:10:25My son was in a wheelchair three months ago.
01:10:28Today he's walking down the aisle.
01:10:30Mrs. Carter, call me Adrian.
01:10:33We'll be family from now on.
01:10:42Hey, don't cry.
01:10:45You don't cry either.
01:10:48Liam Carter, do you take Felix Bauer
01:10:52in sickness and in health
01:10:53for richer or poorer,
01:10:56for life?
01:10:57I do.
01:10:59Ja, ich will.
01:11:00Please say it in English.
01:11:02I do.
01:11:05Felix, I used to think love was a secret
01:11:07to be hidden forever.
01:11:09Until I met you,
01:11:10you taught me love is to be seen, not hidden.
01:11:13Liam, you're the person I rescued from the ruins.
01:11:16But actually, you saved me.
01:11:27Thank you for being my maid of honor.
01:11:29When I was 14, I said you'll come to my wedding.
01:11:31You did it today.
01:11:33Adrian, I loved you when I was 14.
01:11:35You taught me I deserved to be loved.
01:11:37Liam, thank you for giving me your sister.
01:11:40Can the four of us still be together like this?
01:11:42This relationship, Europeans would find it strange.
01:11:45Americans find it strange too.
01:11:46Felix, we welcome you to America.
01:11:49You caught Liam.
01:11:50You're part of our family.
01:11:58Liam, I'm going to propose.
01:12:00Next month at the WF finals.
01:12:01You're proposing at the stadium?
01:12:02Listen to me.
01:12:03Mia doesn't like crichets.
01:12:04Show her your year together.
01:12:05You accompany her to training,
01:12:06her going with you to the FBI,
01:12:07opening the shelter together,
01:12:08her as my maid of honor,
01:12:09and you as the ex's best boy.
01:12:10Edit it into a video.
01:12:11Then, you kneel.
01:12:13Liam, you fucking know Mia too well.
01:12:16I've known her 18 years longer than you.
01:12:19I'm going to propose to Mia.
01:12:21WFL finals.
01:12:22One month from now.
01:12:25This is Mia's father's ring.
01:12:28Before he died, he said,
01:12:29when Mia finds someone worthy,
01:12:31give this to her.
01:12:33Mom, I'll love her forever.
01:12:35I know.
01:12:37Welcome to our family.
01:12:38Proposing at the WAL finals?
01:12:40Adrienne, the last time Mia stood
01:12:41in the center of a stadium
01:12:42was when she was exposed.
01:12:44That was her most painful moment.
01:12:46You're planning to make her relive that?
01:12:48What?
01:12:49Mrs. Cross.
01:12:51This time, I want her to overwrite that moment.
01:12:53Same stadium, same big screen,
01:12:55her in the center.
01:12:55But this time, it's her victory,
01:12:57her proposal, her happy ending.
01:12:59Adrienne Cole, I'll help you.
01:13:02Adrienne, why are you so quiet today?
01:13:04I'm thinking about my mom.
01:13:06Micah at the shelter told me today,
01:13:07my mom doesn't want me anymore.
01:13:09I told her my mom in heaven still wants you.
01:13:13Adrienne, your mom in heaven
01:13:14would be very proud of you.
01:13:28I told her theiroy I was after a show.
01:13:31That's wiser!
01:13:33I'm not Glad I would have been to you.
01:13:34I love you!
01:13:43Amber Prince is upshot!
01:13:44Mitch!
01:13:45We love you!
01:13:46I know!
01:14:01Carter MVP should be yours.
01:14:04It's ours.
01:14:07WFL first championship MVP Mia Carter.
01:14:13Six months ago, I stood on this podium and told everyone I was Mia Carter, I was a liar.
01:14:18That day I thought my life was over.
01:14:20Today I'm on the same podium to tell everyone I am Mia Carter, WFL's MVP.
01:14:39Mia Carter, you once lived for someone else for three months.
01:14:43From today on, can you live just for yourself and me for a lifetime?
01:14:48Everyone, this isn't a fairy tale. We've been through deception, doubt, hurt. Our story isn't perfect.
01:14:53But Adrian Cole, you're the only person who has seen all versions of me.
01:14:56Me and my brother's jersey, me in a wig on dates, me humiliated nationally, me eating instant noodles with you,
01:15:01me holding a trophy. You've loved them all.
01:15:03So my answer is yes.
01:15:06Wait!
01:15:07I have one condition.
01:15:09You must accept never let my husband carry my career.
01:15:11I'll be more famous than you, might earn more than you, can you accept that?
01:15:14Mrs. Mia Carter, I'm honored to be your husband!
01:15:23This ring is my dad's?
01:15:24Your mom gave it to me.
01:15:25Your dad said before he died, when Mia finds someone worthy, give this to her.
01:15:28Adrian, you overwrote that moment today.
01:15:31Six months ago, I had nothing on that podium.
01:15:33Today, I have everything.
01:15:35When do we get married?
01:15:36Six months from now, by the ocean.
01:15:39Because my dad always said he wanted to take us to the beach.
01:15:42He never got the chance.
01:15:44I'll fulfill it for him.
01:15:51You're not wearing a dress, I thought I'd object.
01:15:56But, this is you.
01:16:00Mom, I'm ready.
01:16:06I'm your best man, Felix let me.
01:16:09Why?
01:16:09Because I said when I can be your best man, I'll tell you myself.
01:16:12Today, I'm telling you.
01:16:17Liam, thank you.
01:16:19I loved you at 14.
01:16:20That's when I learned butterflies.
01:16:21I fell in love with your sister at 18.
01:16:23That's when I learned commitment.
01:16:26Without you, I couldn't have learned to love.
01:16:28Adrian, don't cry off your makeup.
01:16:30I'm not wearing makeup.
01:16:31Your crying eyes.
01:16:35Adrian, my daughter lived for someone else for three months.
01:16:38Now, please let her live for herself for a lifetime.
01:16:43I promise.
01:16:44The groom may say his vows.
01:16:48Mia, my first butterflies at 14 were on a football field.
01:16:52I thought I loved a boy, then thought I loved the boy who changed.
01:16:56Only later did I understand.
01:16:58What I loved from the beginning was the soul that made my heart race named Mia Carter.
01:17:01I once lied to myself that I didn't notice you weren't Liam.
01:17:04Actually, I did notice.
01:17:05I just didn't want to admit it because if I admitted I'd lose the you who made my heart beat.
01:17:09You taught me identity isn't a label, it's a journey.
01:17:11I can't give you a simple love story, but I can give you the real me.
01:17:15The bride may say her vows.
01:17:17Adrian, I met you wearing my brother's jersey.
01:17:21Dated you in a wig.
01:17:22Stole your kiss with someone else's identity.
01:17:24I did the most disgraceful things.
01:17:26But you never made me feel ashamed.
01:17:28You accepted all versions of me.
01:17:30The boy me.
01:17:31The girl me.
01:17:31The liar me.
01:17:32The hero me.
01:17:33I once thought I could only ever be a substitution.
01:17:35You showed me I was always the protagonist.
01:17:38I'm not anyone's shadow.
01:17:39I am Mia Carter.
01:17:40I love you.
01:17:48I now pronounce you husband and wife.
01:18:11They're the founders.
01:18:12They're the ones who saved my life.
01:18:18And who has errored here?
01:18:20I sayleo.
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