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00:00:04When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:00:08This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:00:12I didn't ask why.

00:00:14Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:00:20But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:00:25The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of the Empire State Building,

00:00:31the last thing I saw was mom shielding her, dad holding back security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:00:36In that second, I understood.

00:00:38The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time ago.

00:00:43When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:00:47This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:00:52I didn't ask why.

00:00:52Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:00:59But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:01:04I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:01:07In the living room, mom and dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:01:11She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:01:13Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:01:18Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:01:20This is your home now.

00:01:21A scene like this used to hurt.

00:01:23It didn't anymore.

00:01:24Dad looked pleased.

00:01:25This is your big brother, Nico.

00:01:27He came back from college just to meet you.

00:01:29Welcome home.

00:01:31This is for you.

00:01:31He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing but patience.

00:01:36I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:01:40She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:01:42If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years from now,

00:01:47she probably would have fooled me too.

00:01:49Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:01:52Mom finally noticed me.

00:01:53Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

00:01:57Hello?

00:01:58None of Last Life's meltdown.

00:02:00No tears.

00:02:01No scene.

00:02:02It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

00:02:06Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

00:02:08Can't you say more than that?

00:02:09Nothing else to say.

00:02:10I turned and walked back upstairs.

00:02:12Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this, not great at expressing

00:02:18herself.

00:02:19I didn't look back, whatever they said.

00:02:20It had nothing to do with me anymore.

00:02:22I went back to my room and shut the door.

00:02:24The room still looked the way it did at 15.

00:02:27The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

00:02:31Nothing had changed.

00:02:32But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

00:02:34This was just where I was staying for now.

00:02:36The school dorms opened in a week.

00:02:38I planned to move in.

00:02:40It was Nico.

00:02:44Tessa, where are you going?

00:02:45Moving into the dorms.

00:02:48Because of Chloe?

00:02:50Honors and AP are a heavy load.

00:02:51I just want some breathing room.

00:02:55She can have this room.

00:02:56Last life, she came up with every reason to take it.

00:02:59First, she was afraid of the dark.

00:03:01The guest room was at the end of the hall.

00:03:03She couldn't sleep.

00:03:04Then, she wanted to be closer to Mom and Dad.

00:03:06Then she said my room had better light.

00:03:08And her therapist said she needed more sun.

00:03:10Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

00:03:13Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

00:03:15In the end, they always took her side.

00:03:17So why fight?

00:03:18It didn't matter where I lived.

00:03:20Nico was quiet for a moment.

00:03:22Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

00:03:27It's not like or dislike.

00:03:29I just want to skip the trouble.

00:03:34Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

00:03:37But you have to believe me.

00:03:39Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

00:03:42I looked at him and said, nothing.

00:03:45Doesn't change anything.

00:03:47When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all Dad said was, not bad.

00:03:55When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

00:04:01Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

00:04:06When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with me at the hospital.

00:04:12When Chloe came down with the flu once, Mom and Dad took turns at her bedside.

00:04:16Mom's eyes were red.

00:04:17She said Chloe had already been through too much.

00:04:19They had a lot to make up for.

00:04:24Sure.

00:04:25Got it.

00:04:31After Nico left,

00:04:33I opened the deepest drawer in my closet

00:04:35and took out a wooden box.

00:04:37It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

00:04:42Last life.

00:04:44So we broke it.

00:04:45The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

00:04:48She ran to my parents crying,

00:04:50saying she'd only wanted a look

00:04:52that I'd snapped at her and startled her hand into dropping it.

00:04:55Mom never asked what happened.

00:04:57She just laid into me.

00:04:58Tessa, it's just a music box.

00:05:00Do you have to make a scene over this?

00:05:01Can't you just let her have this one?

00:05:03But it wasn't just a music box.

00:05:05It was the last thing Grandpa left me.

00:05:08It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

00:05:11At six, Mom knocked on my door.

00:05:13Tessa, come down for dinner.

00:05:15It's Chloe's first meal here.

00:05:16We're all eating together.

00:05:18I put down my book and went downstairs.

00:05:22But when I reached the table, I stopped.

00:05:25My usual seat between Mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

00:05:37Eat up, Chloe.

00:05:39I made this chicken just for you.

00:05:40You said you liked it, didn't you?

00:05:44Slow down.

00:05:45It's hot.

00:05:48I stood there.

00:05:49The extra one.

00:05:54Tessa, sit down.

00:05:56What are you standing there for?

00:05:57Chloe knew that was my seat.

00:05:59She didn't move.

00:06:00She didn't even say sorry.

00:06:10Stop right there.

00:06:11What's that supposed to mean?

00:06:16There's no seat for me.

00:06:18I'll leave you to it.

00:06:20Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

00:06:22It's Chloe's first day.

00:06:24Can't you make an effort?

00:06:25I'm being plenty cooperating.

00:06:28I just want to eat in peace.

00:06:31I'm sorry.

00:06:32Should I not have sat there?

00:06:34I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

00:06:38It's not your fault, sweetheart.

00:06:39Don't think like that.

00:06:41Tessa, what's going on with you today?

00:06:43I didn't answer.

00:06:44I took my plate upstairs.

00:06:45After dinner, Mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

00:06:48Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

00:06:51I made you something you like.

00:06:53I glanced at the cup.

00:06:54It had been my favorite when I was little.

00:06:56But I could see right through it.

00:06:57She wasn't here about the cocoa.

00:06:59Mom, just say it.

00:07:01It's nothing big, really.

00:07:03I wanted to talk to you about something.

00:07:06Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

00:07:20When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:07:23This time, when Mom and Dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:07:28I didn't ask why.

00:07:30Mom and Dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:07:35But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still

00:07:40be them.

00:07:40The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of

00:07:45the Empire State Building, the last thing I saw was Mom shielding her, Dad holding back

00:07:49security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:07:52In that second, I understood.

00:07:54The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time

00:07:59ago.

00:07:59When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:08:02This time, when Mom and Dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:08:07I didn't ask why.

00:08:08Mom and Dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:08:14But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still

00:08:19be them.

00:08:20I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:08:23In the living room, Mom and Dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:08:26She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:08:29Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:08:34Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:08:36This is your home now.

00:08:37A scene like this used to hurt.

00:08:38It didn't anymore.

00:08:39Dad looked pleased.

00:08:41This is your big brother, Nico.

00:08:43He came back from college just to meet you.

00:08:45Welcome home.

00:08:46This is for you.

00:08:47He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing

00:08:51but patience.

00:08:52I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:08:56She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:08:58If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years from

00:09:02now, she probably would have fooled me too.

00:09:05Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:09:07Mom finally noticed me.

00:09:09Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

00:09:13Hello?

00:09:14None of Last Life's meltdown.

00:09:16No tears.

00:09:17No scene.

00:09:18It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

00:09:21Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

00:09:23Can't you say more than that?

00:09:24Nothing else to say.

00:09:26I turned and walked back upstairs.

00:09:28Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

00:09:33not great at expressing herself.

00:09:34I didn't look back.

00:09:35Whatever they said, it had nothing to do with me anymore.

00:09:38I went back to my room and shut the door.

00:09:40The room still looked the way it did at 15.

00:09:42The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

00:09:46Nothing had changed.

00:09:47But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

00:09:50This was just where I was staying for now.

00:09:52The school dorms opened in a week.

00:09:54I planned to move in.

00:09:55It was Nico.

00:10:00Tessa, where are you going?

00:10:01Moving into the dorms.

00:10:04Because of Chloe?

00:10:05Honors and AP are a heavy load.

00:10:07I just want some breathing room.

00:10:10She can have this room.

00:10:12Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

00:10:15First, she was afraid of the dark.

00:10:16The guest room was at the end of the hall.

00:10:18She couldn't sleep.

00:10:19Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

00:10:22Then she said my room had better light.

00:10:24And her therapist said she needed more sun.

00:10:26Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

00:10:28Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

00:10:31In the end, they always took her side.

00:10:33So why fight?

00:10:34It didn't matter where I lived.

00:10:36Nico was quiet for a moment.

00:10:37Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

00:10:42It's not like or dislike.

00:10:44I just want to skip the trouble.

00:10:50Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

00:10:53But you have to believe me.

00:10:55Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

00:10:58I looked at him and said, nothing.

00:11:00Doesn't change anything.

00:11:03When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair,

00:11:06all dad said was, not bad.

00:11:11When Chloe got a bit part in a school play,

00:11:13the whole family took two cars to watch.

00:11:16Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

00:11:21When I tore a ligament playing basketball,

00:11:24my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with me at the hospital.

00:11:28When Chloe came down with the flu once,

00:11:30mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

00:11:32Mom's eyes were red.

00:11:33She said Chloe had already been through too much.

00:11:35They had a lot to make up for.

00:11:40Sure.

00:11:41Got it.

00:11:46After Nico left,

00:11:48I opened the deepest drawer in my closet

00:11:51and took out a wooden box.

00:11:53It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

00:11:58Last life, Chloe broke it.

00:12:00The first time I ever raised a hand to her,

00:12:03it was because of this.

00:12:04She ran to my parents crying,

00:12:05saying she'd only wanted a look,

00:12:07that I'd snapped at her and startled her hand into dropping it.

00:12:11Mom never asked what happened.

00:12:12She just laid into me.

00:12:13Tessa, it's just a music box.

00:12:15Do you have to make a scene over this?

00:12:17Can't you just let her have this one?

00:12:19But it wasn't just a music box.

00:12:21It was the last thing grandpa left me.

00:12:23It was the last thing in this house

00:12:25I still wanted to take with me.

00:12:27At six, mom knocked on my door.

00:12:29Tessa, come down for dinner.

00:12:31It's Chloe's first meal here.

00:12:32We're all eating together.

00:12:34I put down my book and went downstairs.

00:12:38But when I reached the table, I stopped.

00:12:41My usual seat between mom and Nico

00:12:43was taken by Chloe.

00:12:53Eat up, Chloe.

00:12:54I made this chicken just for you.

00:12:56You said you liked it, didn't you?

00:13:00Slow down. It's hot.

00:13:04I stood there, the extra one.

00:13:10Tessa, sit down.

00:13:11What are you standing there for?

00:13:13Chloe knew that was my seat.

00:13:14She didn't move.

00:13:16She didn't even say sorry.

00:13:26Stop right there.

00:13:27What's that supposed to mean?

00:13:32There's no seat for me.

00:13:33I'll leave you to it.

00:13:35Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

00:13:38It's Chloe's first day.

00:13:39Can't you make an effort?

00:13:41I'm being plenty cooperating.

00:13:43I just want to eat in peace.

00:13:46I'm sorry.

00:13:48Should I not have sat there?

00:13:50I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

00:13:53It's not your fault, sweetheart.

00:13:55Don't think like that.

00:13:56Tessa, what's going on with you today?

00:13:58I didn't answer.

00:13:59I took my plate upstairs.

00:14:01After dinner, mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

00:14:04Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

00:14:07I made you something you like.

00:14:08I glanced at the cup.

00:14:10It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

00:14:13She wasn't here about the cocoa.

00:14:14Mom, just say it.

00:14:16It's nothing big, really.

00:14:19I wanted to talk to you about something.

00:14:22Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

00:14:35When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:14:39This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:14:44I didn't ask why.

00:14:45Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:14:51But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:14:56The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of the Empire State Building,

00:15:02the last thing I saw was mom shielding her, dad holding back security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:15:07In that second, I understood.

00:15:10The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time ago.

00:15:15When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:15:18This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:15:23I didn't ask why.

00:15:24Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:15:30But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:15:35I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:15:39In the living room, mom and dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:15:42She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:15:45Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:15:49Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:15:51This is your home now.

00:15:53A scene like this used to hurt.

00:15:54It didn't anymore.

00:15:55Dad looked pleased.

00:15:56This is your big brother, Nico.

00:15:58He came back from college just to meet you.

00:16:01Welcome home.

00:16:02This is for you.

00:16:03He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing but patience.

00:16:07I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:16:11She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:16:13If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years from now,

00:16:18she probably would have fooled me too.

00:16:20Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:16:23Mom finally noticed me.

00:16:25Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

00:16:28Hello?

00:16:29None of Last Life's meltdown.

00:16:31No tears, no scene.

00:16:33It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

00:16:37Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

00:16:39Can't you say more than that?

00:16:40Nothing else to say.

00:16:41I turned and walked back upstairs.

00:16:44Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

00:16:48not great at expressing herself.

00:16:50I didn't look back, whatever they said.

00:16:52It had nothing to do with me anymore.

00:16:54I went back to my room and shut the door.

00:16:56The room still looked the way it did at 15.

00:16:58The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

00:17:02Nothing had changed.

00:17:03But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

00:17:06This was just where I was staying for now.

00:17:08The school dorms opened in a week.

00:17:09I planned to move in.

00:17:11It was Nico.

00:17:15Tessa, where are you going?

00:17:17Moving into the dorms.

00:17:20Because of Chloe?

00:17:21Honors and AP are a heavy load.

00:17:23I just want some breathing room.

00:17:26She can have this room.

00:17:28Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

00:17:30First, she was afraid of the dark.

00:17:32The guest room was at the end of the hall.

00:17:34She couldn't sleep.

00:17:35Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

00:17:37Then she said my room had better light.

00:17:39And her therapist said she needed more sun.

00:17:41Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

00:17:44Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

00:17:46In the end, they always took her side.

00:17:48So why fight?

00:17:49It didn't matter where I lived.

00:17:51Nico was quiet for a moment.

00:17:53Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

00:17:58It's not like or dislike.

00:18:00I just want to skip the trouble.

00:18:05Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

00:18:08But you have to believe me.

00:18:11Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

00:18:13I looked at him and said, nothing.

00:18:16Doesn't change anything.

00:18:19When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all dad said was, not bad.

00:18:27When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

00:18:32Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

00:18:37When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with

00:18:42me at the hospital.

00:18:43When Chloe came down with the flu once, mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

00:18:47Mom's eyes were red.

00:18:49She said Chloe had already been through too much.

00:18:51They had a lot to make up for.

00:18:55Sure.

00:18:56Got it.

00:19:02After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

00:19:08It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

00:19:14Last life, Chloe broke it.

00:19:16The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

00:19:19She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look that I'd snapped at her

00:19:24and startled her hand into dropping it.

00:19:26Mom never asked what happened.

00:19:28She just laid into me.

00:19:29Tessa, it's just a music box.

00:19:31Do you have to make a scene over this?

00:19:33Can't you just let her have this one?

00:19:35But it wasn't just a music box.

00:19:37It was the last thing grandpa left me.

00:19:39It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

00:19:42At six, Mom knocked on my door.

00:19:44Tessa, come down for dinner.

00:19:46It's Chloe's first meal here.

00:19:48We're all eating together.

00:19:49I put down my book and went downstairs.

00:19:54But when I reached the table, I stopped.

00:19:56My usual seat between Mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

00:20:08Eat up, Chloe.

00:20:10I made this chicken just for you.

00:20:12You said you liked it, didn't you?

00:20:15Slow down.

00:20:16It's hot.

00:20:19I stood there.

00:20:21The extra one.

00:20:26Tessa, sit down.

00:20:27What are you standing there for?

00:20:28Chloe knew that was my seat.

00:20:30She didn't move.

00:20:32She didn't even say sorry.

00:20:41Stop right there.

00:20:42What's that supposed to mean?

00:20:48There's no seat for me.

00:20:49I'll leave you to it.

00:20:51Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

00:20:53It's Chloe's first day.

00:20:55Can't you make an effort?

00:20:56I'm being plenty cooperating.

00:20:59I just want to eat in peace.

00:21:02I'm sorry.

00:21:04Should I not have sat there?

00:21:05I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

00:21:09It's not your fault, sweetheart.

00:21:10Don't think like that.

00:21:12Tessa, what's going on with you today?

00:21:14I didn't answer.

00:21:15I took my plate upstairs.

00:21:17After dinner, Mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

00:21:20Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

00:21:22I made you something you like.

00:21:24I glanced at the cup.

00:21:25It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

00:21:28She wasn't here about the cocoa.

00:21:30Mom, just say it.

00:21:32It's nothing big, really.

00:21:35I wanted to talk to you about something.

00:21:37Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

00:21:51When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:21:55This time, when Mom and Dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:21:59I didn't ask why.

00:22:01Mom and Dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:22:06But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:22:11The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of the Empire State Building,

00:22:17the last thing I saw was Mom shielding her, Dad holding back security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:22:23In that second, I understood.

00:22:25The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time ago.

00:22:30When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:22:33This time, when Mom and Dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:22:38I didn't ask why.

00:22:40Mom and Dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:22:45But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:22:51I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:22:54In the living room, Mom and Dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:22:58She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:23:00Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:23:05Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:23:07This is your home now.

00:23:08A scene like this used to hurt.

00:23:10It didn't anymore.

00:23:11Dad looked pleased.

00:23:12This is your big brother, Nico.

00:23:14He came back from college just to meet you.

00:23:16Welcome home.

00:23:17This is for you.

00:23:18He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing but patience.

00:23:23I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:23:27She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:23:29If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years from now,

00:23:34she probably would have fooled me too.

00:23:36Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:23:39Mom finally noticed me.

00:23:40Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

00:23:44Hello?

00:23:45None of Last Life's meltdown.

00:23:47No tears, no scene.

00:23:49It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

00:23:53Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

00:23:55Can't you say more than that?

00:23:56Nothing else to say.

00:23:57I turned and walked back upstairs.

00:23:59Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

00:24:04not great at expressing herself.

00:24:05I didn't look back, whatever they said.

00:24:07It had nothing to do with me anymore.

00:24:09I went back to my room and shut the door.

00:24:11The room still looked the way it did at 15.

00:24:13The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

00:24:17Nothing had changed.

00:24:18But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

00:24:21This was just where I was staying for now.

00:24:23The school dorms opened in a week.

00:24:25I planned to move in.

00:24:26It was Nico.

00:24:31Tessa, where are you going?

00:24:32Moving into the dorms.

00:24:35Because of Chloe?

00:24:37Honors and AP are a heavy load.

00:24:38I just want some breathing room.

00:24:42She can have this room.

00:24:43Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

00:24:46First, she was afraid of the dark.

00:24:48The guest room was at the end of the hall.

00:24:49She couldn't sleep.

00:24:50Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

00:24:53Then she said my room had better light.

00:24:55And her therapist said she needed more sun.

00:24:57Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

00:25:00Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

00:25:02In the end, they always took her side.

00:25:04So why fight?

00:25:05It didn't matter where I lived.

00:25:07Nico was quiet for a moment.

00:25:09Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

00:25:13It's not like or dislike.

00:25:15I just want to skip the trouble.

00:25:21Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

00:25:24But you have to believe me.

00:25:26Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

00:25:29I looked at him and said, nothing.

00:25:32Doesn't change anything.

00:25:34When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all dad said was, not bad.

00:25:42When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

00:25:47Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

00:25:52When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with

00:25:57me at the hospital.

00:25:59When Chloe came down with the flu once, mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

00:26:03Mom's eyes were red.

00:26:04She said Chloe had already been through too much.

00:26:06They had a lot to make up for.

00:26:11Sure.

00:26:12Got it.

00:26:17After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

00:26:24It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

00:26:29Last life, Chloe broke it.

00:26:31The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

00:26:35She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look that I'd snapped at her

00:26:40and startled her hand into dropping it.

00:26:42Mom never asked what happened.

00:26:43She just laid into me.

00:26:45Tessa, it's just a music box.

00:26:46Do you have to make a scene over this?

00:26:48Can't you just let her have this one?

00:26:50But it wasn't just a music box.

00:26:52It was the last thing grandpa left me.

00:26:54It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

00:26:58At six, mom knocked on my door.

00:27:00Tessa, come down for dinner.

00:27:02It's Chloe's first meal here.

00:27:03We're all eating together.

00:27:05I put down my book and went downstairs.

00:27:09But when I reached the table, I stopped.

00:27:12My usual seat between mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

00:27:24Eat up, Chloe.

00:27:25I made this chicken just for you.

00:27:27You said you liked it, didn't you?

00:27:31Slow down.

00:27:32It's hot.

00:27:35I stood there, the extra one.

00:27:41Tessa, sit down.

00:27:42What are you standing there for?

00:27:44Chloe knew that was my seat.

00:27:45She didn't move.

00:27:47She didn't even say sorry.

00:27:57Stop right there.

00:27:58What's that supposed to mean?

00:28:03There's no seat for me.

00:28:04I'll leave you to it.

00:28:06Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

00:28:09It's Chloe's first day.

00:28:10Can't you make an effort?

00:28:12I'm being plenty cooperating.

00:28:15I just want to eat in peace.

00:28:18I'm sorry.

00:28:19Should I not have sat there?

00:28:21I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

00:28:24It's not your fault, sweetheart.

00:28:26Don't think like that.

00:28:28Tessa, what's going on with you today?

00:28:29I didn't answer.

00:28:31I took my plate upstairs.

00:28:32After dinner, mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

00:28:35Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

00:28:38I made you something you like.

00:28:40I glanced at the cup.

00:28:41It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

00:28:44She wasn't here about the cocoa.

00:28:46Mom, just say it.

00:28:47It's nothing big, really.

00:28:50I wanted to talk to you about something.

00:28:53Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

00:29:07When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:29:10This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:29:15I didn't ask why.

00:29:16Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:29:22But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:29:27The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of the Empire State Building,

00:29:33the last thing I saw was mom shielding her, dad holding back security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:29:39In that second, I understood.

00:29:41The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time ago.

00:29:46When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:29:49This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:29:54I didn't ask why.

00:29:55Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:30:01But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:30:06I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:30:10In the living room, mom and dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:30:13She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:30:16Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:30:21Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:30:22This is your home now.

00:30:24A scene like this used to hurt.

00:30:25It didn't anymore.

00:30:26Dad looked pleased.

00:30:28This is your big brother, Nico.

00:30:29He came back from college just to meet you.

00:30:32Welcome home.

00:30:33This is for you.

00:30:34He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing but patience.

00:30:39I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:30:43She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:30:45If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years from now,

00:30:50she probably would have fooled me too.

00:30:52Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:30:54Mom finally noticed me.

00:30:56Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

00:30:59Hello?

00:31:01None of Last Life's meltdown.

00:31:02No tears, no scene.

00:31:04It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

00:31:08Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

00:31:10Can't you say more than that?

00:31:11Nothing else to say.

00:31:12I turned and walked back upstairs.

00:31:15Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

00:31:19not great at expressing herself.

00:31:21I didn't look back, whatever they said.

00:31:23It had nothing to do with me anymore.

00:31:25I went back to my room and shut the door.

00:31:27The room still looked the way it did at 15.

00:31:29The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

00:31:33Nothing had changed.

00:31:34But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

00:31:37This was just where I was staying for now.

00:31:39The school dorms opened in a week.

00:31:41I planned to move in.

00:31:42It was Nico.

00:31:46Tessa, where are you going?

00:31:48Moving into the dorms.

00:31:51Because of Chloe?

00:31:52Honors and AP are a heavy load.

00:31:54I just want some breathing room.

00:31:57She can have this room.

00:31:59Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

00:32:01First, she was afraid of the dark.

00:32:03The guest room was at the end of the hall.

00:32:05She couldn't sleep.

00:32:06Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

00:32:08Then she said my room had better light.

00:32:10And her therapist said she needed more sun.

00:32:13Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

00:32:15Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

00:32:17In the end, they always took her side.

00:32:19So why fight?

00:32:20It didn't matter where I lived.

00:32:22Nico was quiet for a moment.

00:32:24Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

00:32:29It's not like or dislike.

00:32:31I just want to skip the trouble.

00:32:37Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

00:32:40But you have to believe me.

00:32:42Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

00:32:44I looked at him and said, nothing.

00:32:47Doesn't change anything.

00:32:50When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all dad said was, not bad.

00:32:58When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

00:33:03Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

00:33:08When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with

00:33:13me at the hospital.

00:33:14When Chloe came down with the flu once, mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

00:33:18Mom's eyes were red.

00:33:20She said Chloe had already been through too much.

00:33:22They had a lot to make up for.

00:33:26Sure.

00:33:27Got it.

00:33:33After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

00:33:39It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

00:33:45Last life, Chloe broke it.

00:33:47The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

00:33:50She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look that I'd snapped at her

00:33:55and startled her hand into dropping it.

00:33:58Mom never asked what happened.

00:33:59She just laid into me.

00:34:00Tessa, it's just a music box.

00:34:02Do you have to make a scene over this?

00:34:04Can't you just let her have this one?

00:34:06But it wasn't just a music box.

00:34:08It was the last thing grandpa left me.

00:34:10It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

00:34:13At six, mom knocked on my door.

00:34:16Tessa, come down for dinner.

00:34:17It's Chloe's first meal here.

00:34:19We're all eating together.

00:34:21I put down my book and went downstairs.

00:34:25But when I reached the table, I stopped.

00:34:28My usual seat between mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

00:34:40Eat up, Chloe.

00:34:41I made this chicken just for you.

00:34:43You said you liked it, didn't you?

00:34:46Slow down.

00:34:47It's hot.

00:34:51I stood there, the extra one.

00:34:57Tessa, sit down.

00:34:58What are you standing there for?

00:34:59Chloe knew that was my seat.

00:35:01She didn't move.

00:35:03She didn't even say sorry.

00:35:12Stop right there.

00:35:14What's that supposed to mean?

00:35:19There's no seat for me.

00:35:20I'll leave you to it.

00:35:22Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

00:35:24It's Chloe's first day.

00:35:26Can't you make an effort?

00:35:28I'm being plenty cooperating.

00:35:30I just want to eat in peace.

00:35:33I'm sorry.

00:35:35Should I not have sat there?

00:35:36I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

00:35:40It's not your fault, sweetheart.

00:35:42Don't think like that.

00:35:43Tessa, what's going on with you today?

00:35:45I didn't answer.

00:35:46I took my plate upstairs.

00:35:48After dinner, mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

00:35:51Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

00:35:54I made you something you like.

00:35:55I glanced at the cup.

00:35:56It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

00:35:59She wasn't here about the cocoa.

00:36:01Mom, just say it.

00:36:03It's nothing big, really.

00:36:06I wanted to talk to you about something.

00:36:08Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

00:36:22When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:36:26This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:36:30I didn't ask why.

00:36:32Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:36:38But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:36:43The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of the Empire State Building,

00:36:49the last thing I saw was mom shielding her, dad holding back security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:36:54In that second, I understood.

00:36:56The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time ago.

00:37:01When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:37:04This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:37:09I didn't ask why.

00:37:11Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:37:17But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:37:22I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:37:25In the living room, mom and dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:37:29She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:37:32Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:37:36Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:37:38This is your home now.

00:37:39A scene like this used to hurt.

00:37:41It didn't anymore.

00:37:42Dad looked pleased.

00:37:43This is your big brother, Nico.

00:37:45He came back from college just to meet you.

00:37:47Welcome home.

00:37:48This is for you.

00:37:49He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing but patience.

00:37:54I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:37:58She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:38:00If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years from now,

00:38:05she probably would have fooled me too.

00:38:07Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:38:10Mom finally noticed me.

00:38:11Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

00:38:15Hello?

00:38:16None of Last Life's meltdown.

00:38:18No tears, no scene.

00:38:20It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

00:38:24Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

00:38:26Can't you say more than that?

00:38:27Nothing else to say.

00:38:28I turned and walked back upstairs.

00:38:30Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe, a little awkwardly, that Tessa had always been like this,

00:38:35not great at expressing herself.

00:38:37I didn't look back, whatever they said.

00:38:38It had nothing to do with me anymore.

00:38:40I went back to my room and shut the door.

00:38:42The room still looked the way it did at 15.

00:38:45The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

00:38:49Nothing had changed.

00:38:50But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

00:38:52This was just where I was staying for now.

00:38:54The school dorms opened in a week.

00:38:56I planned to move in.

00:38:58It was Nico.

00:39:02Tessa, where are you going?

00:39:03Moving into the dorms.

00:39:06Because of Chloe?

00:39:08Honors and AP are a heavy load.

00:39:09I just want some breathing room.

00:39:13She can have this room.

00:39:14Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

00:39:17First, she was afraid of the dark.

00:39:19The guest room was at the end of the hall.

00:39:21She couldn't sleep.

00:39:22Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

00:39:24Then she said my room had better light.

00:39:26And her therapist said she needed more sun.

00:39:28Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

00:39:31Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

00:39:33In the end, they always took her side.

00:39:35So why fight?

00:39:36It didn't matter where I lived.

00:39:38Nico was quiet for a moment.

00:39:40Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

00:39:45It's not like or dislike.

00:39:47I just want to skip the trouble.

00:39:52Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

00:39:55But you have to believe me.

00:39:57Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

00:40:00I looked at him and said, nothing.

00:40:03Doesn't change anything.

00:40:05When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all dad said was, not bad.

00:40:13When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

00:40:19Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

00:40:23When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with me at the hospital.

00:40:30When Chloe came down with the flu once, mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

00:40:34Mom's eyes were red.

00:40:35She said Chloe had already been through too much.

00:40:37They had a lot to make up for.

00:40:42Sure.

00:40:43Got it.

00:40:49After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

00:40:55It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

00:41:00Last life, Chloe broke it.

00:41:02The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

00:41:06She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look that I'd snapped at her and startled her

00:41:12hand into dropping it.

00:41:13Mom never asked what happened.

00:41:15She just laid into me.

00:41:16Tessa, it's just a music box.

00:41:18Do you have to make a scene over this?

00:41:20Can't you just let her have this one?

00:41:21But it wasn't just a music box.

00:41:23It was the last thing grandpa left me.

00:41:26It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

00:41:29At six, mom knocked on my door.

00:41:31Tessa, come down for dinner.

00:41:33It's Chloe's first meal here.

00:41:34We're all eating together.

00:41:36I put down my book and went downstairs.

00:41:40But when I reached the table, I stopped.

00:41:43My usual seat between mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

00:41:55Eat up, Chloe.

00:41:57I made this chicken just for you.

00:41:58You said you liked it, didn't you?

00:42:02Slow down.

00:42:03It's hot.

00:42:06I stood there.

00:42:07The extra one.

00:42:13Tessa, sit down.

00:42:14What are you standing there for?

00:42:15Chloe knew that was my seat.

00:42:16She didn't move.

00:42:18She didn't even say sorry.

00:42:28Stop right there.

00:42:29What's that supposed to mean?

00:42:34There's no seat for me.

00:42:36I'll leave you to it.

00:42:38Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

00:42:40It's Chloe's first day.

00:42:42Can't you make an effort?

00:42:43I'm being plenty cooperating.

00:42:46I just want to eat in peace.

00:42:49I'm sorry.

00:42:50Should I not have sat there?

00:42:52I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

00:42:56It's not your fault, sweetheart.

00:42:57Don't think like that.

00:42:59Tessa, what's going on with you today?

00:43:00I didn't answer.

00:43:02I took my plate upstairs.

00:43:03After dinner, mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

00:43:06Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

00:43:09I made you something you like.

00:43:11I glanced at the cup.

00:43:12It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

00:43:15She wasn't here about the cocoa.

00:43:17Mom, just say it.

00:43:19It's nothing big, really.

00:43:21I wanted to talk to you about something.

00:43:24Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

00:43:38When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:43:41This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:43:46I didn't ask why.

00:43:47Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:43:53But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:43:58The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of the Empire State Building,

00:44:04the last thing I saw was mom shielding her, dad holding back security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:44:10In that second, I understood.

00:44:12The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time ago.

00:44:17When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:44:20This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:44:25I didn't ask why.

00:44:27Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:44:32But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

00:44:37I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:44:41In the living room, mom and dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:44:44She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:44:47Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:44:52Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:44:54This is your home now.

00:44:55A scene like this used to hurt.

00:44:56It didn't anymore.

00:44:58Dad looked pleased.

00:44:59This is your big brother, Nico.

00:45:00He came back from college just to meet you.

00:45:03Welcome home.

00:45:04This is for you.

00:45:05He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing but patience.

00:45:10I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:45:14She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:45:16If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years from now,

00:45:21she probably would have fooled me too.

00:45:23Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:45:26Mom finally noticed me.

00:45:27Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

00:45:30Hello?

00:45:32None of Last Life's meltdown.

00:45:34No tears, no scene.

00:45:35It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

00:45:39Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

00:45:41Can't you say more than that?

00:45:42Nothing else to say.

00:45:44I turned and walked back upstairs.

00:45:46Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

00:45:51not great at expressing herself.

00:45:52I didn't look back, whatever they said.

00:45:54It had nothing to do with me anymore.

00:45:56I went back to my room and shut the door.

00:45:58The room still looked the way it did at 15.

00:46:00The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

00:46:04Nothing had changed.

00:46:05But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

00:46:08This was just where I was staying for now.

00:46:10The school dorms opened in a week.

00:46:12I planned to move in.

00:46:13It was Nico.

00:46:18Tessa, where are you going?

00:46:19Moving into the dorms.

00:46:22Because of Chloe?

00:46:23Honors and AP are a heavy load.

00:46:25I just want some breathing room.

00:46:28She can have this room.

00:46:30Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

00:46:32First, she was afraid of the dark.

00:46:35The guest room was at the end of the hall.

00:46:36She couldn't sleep.

00:46:37Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

00:46:40Then she said my room had better light.

00:46:42And her therapist said she needed more sun.

00:46:44Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

00:46:46Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

00:46:49In the end, they always took her side.

00:46:51So why fight?

00:46:52It didn't matter where I lived.

00:46:54Nico was quiet for a moment.

00:46:55Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

00:47:00It's not like or dislike.

00:47:02I just want to skip the trouble.

00:47:08Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

00:47:11But you have to believe me.

00:47:13Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

00:47:15I looked at him and said, nothing.

00:47:18Doesn't change anything.

00:47:21When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all dad said was, not bad.

00:47:29When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

00:47:34Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

00:47:39When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with me at the hospital.

00:47:45When Chloe came down with the flu once, mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

00:47:50Mom's eyes were red.

00:47:51She said Chloe had already been through too much.

00:47:53They had a lot to make up for.

00:47:58Sure.

00:47:59Got it.

00:48:04After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

00:48:11It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

00:48:16Last life, Chloe broke it.

00:48:18The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

00:48:22She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look, that I'd snapped at her and startled her

00:48:27hand into dropping it.

00:48:29Mom never asked what happened.

00:48:30She just laid into me.

00:48:31Tessa, it's just a music box.

00:48:33Do you have to make a scene over this?

00:48:35Can't you just let her have this one?

00:48:37But it wasn't just a music box.

00:48:39It was the last thing grandpa left me.

00:48:41It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

00:48:44At six, mom knocked on my door.

00:48:47Tessa, come down for dinner.

00:48:49It's Chloe's first meal here.

00:48:50We're all eating together.

00:48:52I put down my book and went downstairs.

00:48:56But when I reached the table, I stopped.

00:48:59My usual seat between mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

00:49:11Eat up, Chloe.

00:49:12I made this chicken just for you.

00:49:14You said you liked it, didn't you?

00:49:18Slow down.

00:49:18It's hot.

00:49:22I stood there.

00:49:23The extra one.

00:49:28Tessa, sit down.

00:49:29What are you standing there for?

00:49:31Chloe knew that was my seat.

00:49:32She didn't move.

00:49:34She didn't even say sorry.

00:49:44Stop right there.

00:49:45What's that supposed to mean?

00:49:50There's no seat for me.

00:49:51I'll leave you to it.

00:49:53Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

00:49:56It's Chloe's first day.

00:49:57Can't you make an effort?

00:49:59I'm being plenty cooperating.

00:50:01I just want to eat in peace.

00:50:04I'm sorry.

00:50:06Should I not have sat there?

00:50:08I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

00:50:11It's not your fault, sweetheart.

00:50:13Don't think like that.

00:50:14Tessa, what's going on with you today?

00:50:16I didn't answer.

00:50:17I took my plate upstairs.

00:50:19After dinner, mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

00:50:22Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

00:50:24I made you something you like.

00:50:26I glanced at the cup.

00:50:28It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

00:50:31She wasn't here about the cocoa.

00:50:32Mom, just say it.

00:50:34It's nothing big, really.

00:50:37I wanted to talk to you about something.

00:50:40Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

00:50:53When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:50:57This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:51:02I didn't ask why.

00:51:03Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:51:09But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still

00:51:13be them.

00:51:14The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of

00:51:19the Empire State Building, the last thing I saw was mom shielding her, dad holding back

00:51:23security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:51:25In that second, I understood.

00:51:27The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time

00:51:32ago.

00:51:33When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:51:36This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:51:41I didn't ask why.

00:51:42Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:51:48But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still

00:51:52be them.

00:51:53I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:51:57In the living room, mom and dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:52:00She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:52:02Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:52:08Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:52:09This is your home now.

00:52:10A scene like this used to hurt.

00:52:12It didn't anymore.

00:52:13Dad looked pleased.

00:52:14This is your big brother, Nico.

00:52:16He came back from college just to meet you.

00:52:19Welcome home.

00:52:20This is for you.

00:52:21He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing

00:52:25but patience.

00:52:25I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:52:29She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:52:31If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years

00:52:36from now, she probably would have fooled me too.

00:52:38Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:52:41Mom finally noticed me.

00:52:43Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

00:52:46Hello?

00:52:47None of Last Life's meltdown.

00:52:49No tears, no scene.

00:52:51It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

00:52:55Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

00:52:57Can't you say more than that?

00:52:58Nothing else to say.

00:52:59I turned and walked back upstairs.

00:53:02Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

00:53:06not great at expressing herself.

00:53:08I didn't look back.

00:53:09Whatever they said, it had nothing to do with me anymore.

00:53:12I went back to my room and shut the door.

00:53:14The room still looked the way it did at 15.

00:53:16The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

00:53:20Nothing had changed.

00:53:21But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

00:53:24This was just where I was staying for now.

00:53:26The school dorms opened in a week.

00:53:27I planned to move in.

00:53:29It was Nico.

00:53:33Tessa, where are you going?

00:53:35Moving into the dorms.

00:53:38Because of Chloe?

00:53:39Honors and AP are a heavy load.

00:53:41I just want some breathing room.

00:53:44She can have this room.

00:53:46Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

00:53:48First, she was afraid of the dark.

00:53:50The guest room was at the end of the hall.

00:53:52She couldn't sleep.

00:53:53Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

00:53:55Then she said my room had better light.

00:53:57And her therapist said she needed more sun.

00:53:59Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

00:54:02Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

00:54:04In the end, they always took her side.

00:54:06So why fight?

00:54:07It didn't matter where I lived.

00:54:09Nico was quiet for a moment.

00:54:11Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

00:54:16It's not like or dislike.

00:54:18I just want to skip the trouble.

00:54:23Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

00:54:26But you have to believe me.

00:54:29Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

00:54:31I looked at him and said, nothing.

00:54:34Doesn't change anything.

00:54:37When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all dad said was, not bad.

00:54:45When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

00:54:50Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

00:54:55When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with me at the hospital.

00:55:01When Chloe came down with the flu once, mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

00:55:05Mom's eyes were red.

00:55:07She said Chloe had already been through too much.

00:55:09They had a lot to make up for.

00:55:13Sure.

00:55:14Got it.

00:55:20After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

00:55:26It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

00:55:32Last life, Chloe broke it.

00:55:34The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

00:55:37She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look that I'd snapped at her and startled her

00:55:43hand into dropping it.

00:55:44Mom never asked what happened.

00:55:46She just laid into me.

00:55:47Tessa, it's just a music box.

00:55:49Do you have to make a scene over this?

00:55:51Can't you just let her have this one?

00:55:52But it wasn't just a music box.

00:55:55It was the last thing grandpa left me.

00:55:57It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

00:56:00At six, mom knocked on my door.

00:56:02Tessa, come down for dinner.

00:56:04It's Chloe's first meal here.

00:56:06We're all eating together.

00:56:07I put down my book and went downstairs.

00:56:11But when I reached the table, I stopped.

00:56:14My usual seat between mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

00:56:26Eat up, Chloe.

00:56:28I made this chicken just for you.

00:56:30You said you liked it, didn't you?

00:56:33Slow down.

00:56:34It's hot.

00:56:37I stood there.

00:56:39The extra one.

00:56:44Tessa, sit down.

00:56:45What are you standing there for?

00:56:46Chloe knew that was my seat.

00:56:48She didn't move.

00:56:49She didn't even say sorry.

00:56:59Stop right there.

00:57:00What's that supposed to mean?

00:57:06There's no seat for me.

00:57:07I'll leave you to it.

00:57:09Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

00:57:11It's Chloe's first day.

00:57:13Can't you make an effort?

00:57:14I'm being plenty cooperating.

00:57:17I just want to eat in peace.

00:57:20I'm sorry.

00:57:22Should I not have sat there?

00:57:23I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

00:57:27It's not your fault, sweetheart.

00:57:28Don't think like that.

00:57:30Tessa, what's going on with you today?

00:57:32I didn't answer.

00:57:33I took my plate upstairs.

00:57:35After dinner, mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

00:57:38Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

00:57:40I made you something you like.

00:57:42I glanced at the cup.

00:57:43It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

00:57:46She wasn't here about the cocoa.

00:57:48Mom, just say it.

00:57:50It's nothing big, really.

00:57:53I wanted to talk to you about something.

00:57:55Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

00:58:09When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:58:13This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:58:17I didn't ask why.

00:58:19Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:58:24But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still

00:58:29be them.

00:58:29The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of

00:58:34the Empire State Building, the last thing I saw was mom shielding her, dad holding back

00:58:38security, and Nico standing right beside her.

00:58:41In that second, I understood.

00:58:43The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time

00:58:48ago.

00:58:48When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

00:58:51This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

00:58:56I didn't ask why.

00:58:58Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

00:59:03But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still

00:59:08be them.

00:59:09I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

00:59:12In the living room, mom and dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

00:59:16She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

00:59:18Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

00:59:23Chloe, don't be nervous.

00:59:25This is your home now.

00:59:26A scene like this used to hurt.

00:59:28It didn't anymore.

00:59:29Dad looked pleased.

00:59:30This is your big brother, Nico.

00:59:32He came back from college just to meet you.

00:59:34Welcome home.

00:59:35This is for you.

00:59:36He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing

00:59:40but patience.

00:59:41I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

00:59:45She'd always been good at putting on a show.

00:59:47If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years

00:59:51from now, she probably would have fooled me too.

00:59:54Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

00:59:57Mom finally noticed me.

00:59:58Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

01:00:02Hello?

01:00:03None of Last Life's meltdown.

01:00:05No tears, no scene.

01:00:07It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

01:00:09Hey, Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

01:00:12Can't you say more than that?

01:00:14Nothing else to say.

01:00:15I turned and walked back upstairs.

01:00:17Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

01:00:22not great at expressing herself.

01:00:23I didn't look back, whatever they said.

01:00:25It had nothing to do with me anymore.

01:00:27I went back to my room and shut the door.

01:00:29The room still looked the way it did at 15.

01:00:31The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

01:00:35Nothing had changed.

01:00:36But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

01:00:39This was just where I was staying for now.

01:00:41The school dorms opened in a week.

01:00:43I planned to move in.

01:00:44It was Nico.

01:00:49Tessa, where are you going?

01:00:50Moving into the dorms.

01:00:53Because of Chloe?

01:00:55Honors and AP are a heavy load.

01:00:56I just want some breathing room.

01:01:00She can have this room.

01:01:01Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

01:01:04First, she was afraid of the dark.

01:01:06The guest room was at the end of the hall.

01:01:07She couldn't sleep.

01:01:08Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

01:01:11Then she said my room had better light.

01:01:13And her therapist said she needed more sun.

01:01:15Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

01:01:18Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

01:01:20In the end, they always took her side.

01:01:22So why fight?

01:01:23It didn't matter where I lived.

01:01:25Nico was quiet for a moment.

01:01:27Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

01:01:31It's not like or dislike.

01:01:33I just want to skip the trouble.

01:01:39Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

01:01:42But you have to believe me.

01:01:44Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

01:01:47I looked at him and said, nothing.

01:01:50Doesn't change anything.

01:01:52When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all dad said was, not bad.

01:02:00When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

01:02:05Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

01:02:10When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with me at the hospital.

01:02:17When Chloe came down with the flu once, mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

01:02:21Mom's eyes were red.

01:02:22She said Chloe had already been through too much.

01:02:24They had a lot to make up for.

01:02:29Sure.

01:02:30Got it.

01:02:36After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

01:02:42It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

01:02:47Last life, Chloe broke it.

01:02:49The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

01:02:53She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look, that I'd snapped at her

01:02:58and startled her hand into dropping it.

01:03:00Mom never asked what happened.

01:03:01She just laid into me.

01:03:03Tessa, it's just a music box.

01:03:04Do you have to make a scene over this?

01:03:06Can't you just let her have this one?

01:03:08But it wasn't just a music box.

01:03:10It was the last thing grandpa left me.

01:03:12It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

01:03:15At six, mom knocked on my door.

01:03:18Tessa, come down for dinner.

01:03:20It's Chloe's first meal here.

01:03:21We're all eating together.

01:03:23I put down my book and went downstairs.

01:03:27But when I reached the table, I stopped.

01:03:30My usual seat between mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

01:03:42Eat up, Chloe.

01:03:43I made this chicken just for you.

01:03:45You said you liked it, didn't you?

01:03:49Slow down.

01:03:50It's hot.

01:03:53I stood there.

01:03:54The extra one.

01:03:59Tessa, sit down.

01:04:00What are you standing there for?

01:04:02Chloe knew that was my seat.

01:04:03She didn't move.

01:04:05She didn't even say sorry.

01:04:15Stop right there.

01:04:16What's that supposed to mean?

01:04:21There's no seat for me.

01:04:22I'll leave you to it.

01:04:24Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

01:04:27It's Chloe's first day.

01:04:28Can't you make an effort?

01:04:30I'm being plenty cooperating.

01:04:33I just want to eat in peace.

01:04:36I'm sorry.

01:04:37Should I not have sat there?

01:04:39I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

01:04:42It's not your fault, sweetheart.

01:04:44Don't think like that.

01:04:46Tessa, what's going on with you today?

01:04:47I didn't answer.

01:04:49I took my plate upstairs.

01:04:50After dinner, mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

01:04:53Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

01:04:56I made you something you like.

01:04:58I glanced at the cup.

01:04:59It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

01:05:02She wasn't here about the cocoa.

01:05:04Mom, just say it.

01:05:05It's nothing big, really.

01:05:08I wanted to talk to you about something.

01:05:11Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

01:05:25When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

01:05:28This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

01:05:33I didn't ask why.

01:05:34Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

01:05:40But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still

01:05:45be them.

01:05:45The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of

01:05:50the Empire State Building, the last thing I saw was mom shielding her, dad holding back

01:05:54security, and Nico standing right beside her.

01:05:57In that second, I understood.

01:05:59The family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time

01:06:03ago.

01:06:04When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

01:06:07This time, when mom and dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

01:06:12I didn't ask why.

01:06:13Mom and dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

01:06:19But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still

01:06:23be them.

01:06:24I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

01:06:28In the living room, mom and dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

01:06:31She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

01:06:34Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

01:06:39Chloe, don't be nervous.

01:06:40This is your home now.

01:06:42A scene like this used to hurt.

01:06:43It didn't anymore.

01:06:44Dad looked pleased.

01:06:46This is your big brother, Nico.

01:06:47He came back from college just to meet you.

01:06:50Welcome home.

01:06:51This is for you.

01:06:52He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing

01:06:56but patience.

01:06:57I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

01:07:01She'd always been good at putting on a show.

01:07:03If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years

01:07:07from now, she probably would have fooled me too.

01:07:10Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

01:07:12Mom finally noticed me.

01:07:14Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

01:07:17Hello?

01:07:19None of Last Life's meltdown.

01:07:20No tears, no scene.

01:07:22It was like those feelings had been lifted out of me.

01:07:26Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

01:07:28Can't you say more than that?

01:07:29Nothing else to say.

01:07:30I turned and walked back upstairs.

01:07:33Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

01:07:37not great at expressing herself.

01:07:39I didn't look back.

01:07:40Whatever they said, it had nothing to do with me anymore.

01:07:43I went back to my room and shut the door.

01:07:45The room still looked the way it did at 15.

01:07:47The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

01:07:51Nothing had changed.

01:07:52But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

01:07:55This was just where I was staying for now.

01:07:57The school dorms opened in a week.

01:07:59I planned to move in.

01:08:00It was Nico.

01:08:04Tessa, where are you going?

01:08:06Moving into the dorms.

01:08:09Because of Chloe?

01:08:10Honors and AP are a heavy load.

01:08:12I just want some breathing room.

01:08:15She can have this room.

01:08:17Last Life, she came up with every reason to take it.

01:08:19First, she was afraid of the dark.

01:08:21The guest room was at the end of the hall.

01:08:23She couldn't sleep.

01:08:24Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

01:08:26Then she said my room had better light.

01:08:28And her therapist said she needed more sun.

01:08:31Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

01:08:33Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

01:08:35In the end, they always took her side.

01:08:37So why fight?

01:08:38It didn't matter where I lived.

01:08:40Nico was quiet for a moment.

01:08:42Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

01:08:47It's not like or dislike.

01:08:49I just want to skip the trouble.

01:08:55Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

01:08:57But you have to believe me.

01:09:00Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

01:09:02I looked at him and said, nothing.

01:09:05Doesn't change anything.

01:09:08When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all dad said was, not bad.

01:09:16When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

01:09:21Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

01:09:26When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with

01:09:31me at the hospital.

01:09:32When Chloe came down with the flu once, mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

01:09:36Mom's eyes were red.

01:09:38She said Chloe had already been through too much.

01:09:40They had a lot to make up for.

01:09:44Sure.

01:09:45Got it.

01:09:51After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

01:09:57It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

01:10:03Last life, Chloe broke it.

01:10:05The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

01:10:08She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look, that I'd snapped at her

01:10:13and startled her hand into dropping it.

01:10:16Mom never asked what happened.

01:10:17She just laid into me.

01:10:18Tessa, it's just a music box.

01:10:20Do you have to make a scene over this?

01:10:22Can't you just let her have this one?

01:10:24But it wasn't just a music box.

01:10:26It was the last thing grandpa left me.

01:10:28It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

01:10:31At six, mom knocked on my door.

01:10:34Tessa, come down for dinner.

01:10:35It's Chloe's first meal here.

01:10:37We're all eating together.

01:10:39I put down my book and went downstairs.

01:10:43But when I reached the table, I stopped.

01:10:45My usual seat between mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

01:10:58Eat up, Chloe.

01:10:59I made this chicken just for you.

01:11:01You said you liked it, didn't you?

01:11:04Slow down.

01:11:05It's hot.

01:11:09I stood there.

01:11:10The extra one.

01:11:15Tessa, sit down.

01:11:16What are you standing there for?

01:11:18Chloe knew that was my seat.

01:11:19She didn't move.

01:11:21She didn't even say sorry.

01:11:30Stop right there.

01:11:32What's that supposed to mean?

01:11:37There's no seat for me.

01:11:38I'll leave you to it.

01:11:40Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

01:11:43It's Chloe's first day.

01:11:44Can't you make an effort?

01:11:46I'm being plenty cooperating.

01:11:48I just want to eat in peace.

01:11:51I'm sorry.

01:11:53Should I not have sat there?

01:11:54I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

01:11:58It's not your fault, sweetheart.

01:12:00Don't think like that.

01:12:01Tessa, what's going on with you today?

01:12:03I didn't answer.

01:12:04I took my plate upstairs.

01:12:06After dinner, Mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

01:12:09Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

01:12:12I made you something you like.

01:12:13I glanced at the cup.

01:12:14It had been my favorite when I was little,

01:12:16but I could see right through it.

01:12:17She wasn't here about the cocoa.

01:12:19Mom, just say it.

01:12:21It's nothing big, really.

01:12:24I wanted to talk to you about something.

01:12:26Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

01:12:31Regular.

01:12:40When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

01:12:44This time, when Mom and Dad brought Chloe home,

01:12:47I didn't fight.

01:12:48I didn't ask why.

01:12:50Mom and Dad's favoritism, Nico's care,

01:12:53and later Rowan's love,

01:12:54I didn't want any of it.

01:12:56But what I never expected was that this time,

01:12:58the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

01:13:01The moment my adopted sister, Chloe,

01:13:03pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck

01:13:05of the Empire State Building,

01:13:07the last thing I saw was Mom shielding her,

01:13:09Dad holding back security,

01:13:10and Nico standing right beside her.

01:13:12In that second, I understood.

01:13:14The family I'd been fighting to hold together

01:13:17had stopped standing on my side a long time ago.

01:13:19When I opened my eyes again,

01:13:21I was 15.

01:13:23This time, when Mom and Dad brought Chloe home,

01:13:26I didn't fight.

01:13:27I didn't ask why.

01:13:29Mom and Dad's favoritism,

01:13:31Nico's care,

01:13:32and later Rowan's love,

01:13:33I didn't want any of it.

01:13:35But what I never expected was that this time,

01:13:37the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

01:13:40I stood at the top of the stairs,

01:13:42my hand on the banister.

01:13:43In the living room,

01:13:45Mom and Dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

01:13:47She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

01:13:49Her head stayed down,

01:13:51stealing only sidelong glances

01:13:52at the big house in Scarsdale.

01:13:54Chloe, don't be nervous.

01:13:56This is your home now.

01:13:57A scene like this used to hurt.

01:13:59It didn't anymore.

01:14:00Dad looked pleased.

01:14:01This is your big brother, Nico.

01:14:03He came back from college just to meet you.

01:14:05Welcome home.

01:14:06This is for you.

01:14:07He was usually cool with people,

01:14:09but right now, looking at Chloe,

01:14:11his face was nothing but patience.

01:14:13I watched it all from the stairs,

01:14:14like I was watching someone else's family.

01:14:16She'd always been good at putting on a show.

01:14:18If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor

01:14:21of the Empire State Building 10 years from now,

01:14:23she probably would have fooled me too.

01:14:25Even thinking about that moment,

01:14:27I stayed calm.

01:14:28Mom finally noticed me.

01:14:29Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

01:14:42Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

01:14:44Can't you say more than that?

01:14:45Nothing else to say.

01:14:46I turned and walked back upstairs.

01:14:48Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly

01:14:51that Tessa had always been like this,

01:14:53not great at expressing herself.

01:14:55I didn't look back, whatever they said.

01:14:57It had nothing to do with me anymore.

01:14:58I went back to my room and shut the door.

01:15:00The room still looked the way it did at 15.

01:15:03The frame on the desk, the books by the bed,

01:15:05the little plant on the windowsill, nothing had changed.

01:15:08But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

01:15:10This was just where I was staying for now.

01:15:12The school dorms opened in a week.

01:15:14I planned to move in.

01:15:16It was Nico.

01:15:20Tessa, where are you going?

01:15:21Moving into the dorms.

01:15:24Because of Chloe?

01:15:26Honors and AP are a heavy load.

01:15:27I just want some breathing room.

01:15:31She can have this room.

01:15:32Last life, she came up with every reason to take it.

01:15:35First, she was afraid of the dark.

01:15:37The guest room was at the end of the hall.

01:15:39She couldn't sleep.

01:15:39Then, she wanted to be closer to Mom and Dad.

01:15:42Then she said my room had better light.

01:15:44And her therapist said she needed more sun.

01:15:46Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

01:15:49Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

01:15:51In the end, they always took her side.

01:15:53So why fight?

01:15:54It didn't matter where I lived.

01:15:56Nico was quiet for a moment.

01:15:58Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

01:16:00Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

01:16:03It's not like or dislike.

01:16:05I just want to skip the trouble.

01:16:10Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

01:16:13But you have to believe me.

01:16:15Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

01:16:18I looked at him and said, nothing.

01:16:21Doesn't change anything.

01:16:23When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair, all Dad said was, not bad.

01:16:31When Chloe got a bit part in a school play, the whole family took two cars to watch.

01:16:37Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

01:16:41When I tore a ligament playing basketball, my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with me at the hospital.

01:16:48When Chloe came down with the flu once, Mom and Dad took turns at her bedside.

01:16:52Mom's eyes were red.

01:16:53She said Chloe had already been through too much.

01:16:55They had a lot to make up for.

01:17:00Sure.

01:17:01Got it.

01:17:07After Nico left, I opened the deepest drawer in my closet and took out a wooden box.

01:17:13It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

01:17:18Last life, Chloe broke it.

01:17:21The first time I ever raised a hand to her, it was because of this.

01:17:24She ran to my parents crying, saying she'd only wanted a look that I'd snapped at her and startled her

01:17:30hand into dropping it.

01:17:31Mom never asked what happened.

01:17:33She just laid into me.

01:17:34Tessa, it's just a music box.

01:17:36Do you have to make a scene over this?

01:17:38Can't you just let her have this one?

01:17:39But it wasn't just a music box.

01:17:41It was the last thing Grandpa left me.

01:17:44It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

01:17:47At six, Mom knocked on my door.

01:17:49Tessa, come down for dinner.

01:17:51It's Chloe's first meal here.

01:17:52We're all eating together.

01:17:54I put down my book and went downstairs.

01:17:58But when I reached the table, I stopped.

01:18:01My usual seat between Mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

01:18:13Eat up, Chloe.

01:18:15I made this chicken just for you.

01:18:16You said you liked it, didn't you?

01:18:20Slow down.

01:18:21It's hot.

01:18:24I stood there.

01:18:25The extra one.

01:18:30Tessa, sit down.

01:18:32What are you standing there for?

01:18:33Chloe knew that was my seat.

01:18:35She didn't move.

01:18:36She didn't even say sorry.

01:18:46Stop right there.

01:18:47What's that supposed to mean?

01:18:52There's no seat for me.

01:18:54I'll leave you to it.

01:18:56Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

01:18:58It's Chloe's first day.

01:19:00Can't you make an effort?

01:19:01I'm being plenty cooperating.

01:19:04I just want to eat in peace.

01:19:07I'm sorry.

01:19:08Should I not have sat there?

01:19:10I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

01:19:14It's not your fault, sweetheart.

01:19:15Don't think like that.

01:19:17Tessa, what's going on with you today?

01:19:18I didn't answer.

01:19:20I took my plate upstairs.

01:19:21After dinner, Mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

01:19:24Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

01:19:27I made you something you liked.

01:19:29I glanced at the cup.

01:19:30It had been my favorite when I was little.

01:19:32But I could see right through it.

01:19:33She wasn't here about the cocoa.

01:19:35Mom, just say it.

01:19:37It's nothing big, really.

01:19:39I wanted to talk to you about something.

01:19:42Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

01:19:56When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

01:20:00This time, when Mom and Dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

01:20:04I didn't ask why.

01:20:06Mom and Dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

01:20:11But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

01:20:16The moment my adopted sister, Chloe, pushed me off the 102nd floor observation deck of the Empire State Building, the

01:20:22last thing I saw was Mom shielding her, Dad holding back security, and Nico standing right beside her.

01:20:28In that second, the family I'd been fighting to hold together had stopped standing on my side a long time

01:20:35ago.

01:20:35When I opened my eyes again, I was 15.

01:20:38This time, when Mom and Dad brought Chloe home, I didn't fight.

01:20:43I didn't ask why.

01:20:44Mom and Dad's favoritism, Nico's care, and later Rowan's love, I didn't want any of it.

01:20:50But what I never expected was that this time, the ones begging me to come back would still be them.

01:20:56I stood at the top of the stairs, my hand on the banister.

01:20:59In the living room, Mom and Dad stood in the foyer with a girl.

01:21:02She wore an old coat with cuffs worn thin.

01:21:05Her head stayed down, stealing only sidelong glances at the big house in Scarsdale.

01:21:10Chloe, don't be nervous.

01:21:12This is your home now.

01:21:13A scene like this used to hurt.

01:21:14It didn't anymore.

01:21:15Dad looked pleased.

01:21:17This is your big brother, Nico.

01:21:18He came back from college just to meet you.

01:21:21Welcome home.

01:21:22This is for you.

01:21:23He was usually cool with people, but right now, looking at Chloe, his face was nothing but patience.

01:21:28I watched it all from the stairs, like I was watching someone else's family.

01:21:32She'd always been good at putting on a show.

01:21:34If I didn't know she'd push me off the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building 10 years from now,

01:21:39she probably would have fooled me too.

01:21:41Even thinking about that moment, I stayed calm.

01:21:43Mom finally noticed me.

01:21:45Tessa, come down and meet your sister.

01:21:57Tessa, it's Chloe's first day here.

01:21:59Can't you say more than that?

01:22:00Nothing else to say.

01:22:01I turned and walked back upstairs.

01:22:04Behind me, Mom explained to Chloe a little awkwardly that Tessa had always been like this,

01:22:09not great at expressing herself.

01:22:10I didn't look back, whatever they said.

01:22:12It had nothing to do with me anymore.

01:22:14I went back to my room and shut the door.

01:22:16The room still looked the way it did at 15.

01:22:18The frame on the desk, the books by the bed, the little plant on the windowsill.

01:22:22Nothing had changed.

01:22:23But looking at all of it, I didn't feel like I was home.

01:22:26This was just where I was staying for now.

01:22:28The school dorms opened in a week.

01:22:30I planned to move in.

01:22:31It was Nico.

01:22:36Tessa, where are you going?

01:22:37Moving into the dorms.

01:22:40Because of Chloe?

01:22:41Honors and AP are a heavy load.

01:22:43I just want some breathing room.

01:22:46She can have this room.

01:22:48Last life, she came up with every reason to take it.

01:22:51First, she was afraid of the dark.

01:22:52The guest room was at the end of the hall.

01:22:54She couldn't sleep.

01:22:55Then, she wanted to be closer to mom and dad.

01:22:58Then she said my room had better light.

01:23:00And her therapist said she needed more sun.

01:23:02Every time I said no, my parents called me cold.

01:23:04Said I didn't know how to take care of anyone.

01:23:07In the end, they always took her side.

01:23:09So why fight?

01:23:10It didn't matter where I lived.

01:23:11Nico was quiet for a moment.

01:23:13Tessa, do you not like Chloe?

01:23:18It's not like or dislike.

01:23:20I just want to skip the trouble.

01:23:26Tessa, I know it's strange having someone new in the house.

01:23:29But you have to believe me.

01:23:31Chloe being here doesn't change how we feel about you.

01:23:34I looked at him and said, nothing.

01:23:36Doesn't change anything.

01:23:39When I took first place at the National Youth Science Fair,

01:23:42all dad said was, not bad.

01:23:47When Chloe got a bit part in a school play,

01:23:49the whole family took two cars to watch.

01:23:52Afterward, they took her out to dinner and bought her flowers.

01:23:57When I tore a ligament playing basketball,

01:24:00my parents sent the housekeeper to stay with me at the hospital.

01:24:03When Chloe came down with the flu once,

01:24:06mom and dad took turns at her bedside.

01:24:08Mom's eyes were red.

01:24:09She said Chloe had already been through too much.

01:24:11They had a lot to make up for.

01:24:16Sure.

01:24:17Got it.

01:24:22After Nico left,

01:24:25I opened the deepest drawer in my closet

01:24:27and took out a wooden box.

01:24:29It was the music box my grandfather had made for me on his own.

01:24:34Last life, Chloe broke it.

01:24:36The first time I ever raised a hand to her,

01:24:38it was because of this.

01:24:39She ran to my parents crying,

01:24:41saying she'd only wanted a look,

01:24:43that I'd snapped at her and startled her hand into dropping it.

01:24:47Mom never asked what happened.

01:24:48She just laid into me.

01:24:49Tessa, it's just a music box.

01:24:51Do you have to make a scene over this?

01:24:53Can't you just let her have this one?

01:24:55But it wasn't just a music box.

01:24:57It was the last thing grandpa left me.

01:24:59It was the last thing in this house I still wanted to take with me.

01:25:03At six, mom knocked on my door.

01:25:05Tessa, come down for dinner.

01:25:07It's Chloe's first meal here.

01:25:08We're all eating together.

01:25:10I put down my book and went downstairs.

01:25:14But when I reached the table, I stopped.

01:25:17My usual seat between mom and Nico was taken by Chloe.

01:25:29Eat up, Chloe.

01:25:30Chloe, I made this chicken just for you.

01:25:32You said you liked it, didn't you?

01:25:36Slow down.

01:25:36It's hot.

01:25:40I stood there, the extra one.

01:25:46Tessa, sit down.

01:25:47What are you standing there for?

01:25:49Chloe knew that was my seat.

01:25:51She didn't move.

01:25:52She didn't even say sorry.

01:26:02Stop right there.

01:26:03What's that supposed to mean?

01:26:08There's no seat for me.

01:26:09I'll leave you to it.

01:26:11Tessa, do you have to talk like that?

01:26:14It's Chloe's first day.

01:26:15Can't you make an effort?

01:26:17I'm being plenty cooperating.

01:26:19I just want to eat in peace.

01:26:22I'm sorry.

01:26:24Should I not have sat there?

01:26:26I didn't mean to upset Tessa.

01:26:29It's not your fault, sweetheart.

01:26:31Don't think like that.

01:26:32Tessa, what's going on with you today?

01:26:34I didn't answer.

01:26:35I took my plate upstairs.

01:26:37After dinner, mom came to my room with a cup of hot cocoa.

01:26:40Tessa, you hardly ate anything.

01:26:43I made you something you like.

01:26:44I glanced at the cup.

01:26:46It had been my favorite when I was little, but I could see right through it.

01:26:49She wasn't here about the cocoa.

01:26:50Mom, just say it.

01:26:52It's nothing big, really.

01:26:55I wanted to talk to you about something.

01:26:58Could you switch out of AP and just do regular?

01:27:10I went through it.

01:27:10You're supposed to see or do some things kind of leave.

01:27:11Yeah.

01:27:12It's just saying, what do you do, that's not a good idea.

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