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00:03She owned Hollywood.
00:06Now they call her nobody.
00:07They just don't recognize her.
00:09She changed her name, changed her face, and vanished.
00:12To them, she's broke, desperate, a nobody.
00:16And the cheer captain making her life hell, she's desperate to break into Hollywood.
00:20But there's one thing Madison doesn't know.
00:22Not one of them recognizes Emma.
00:23And the cheer captain who dumped that water on her
00:26is still dreaming of breaking into the Hollywood world Emma was born into.
00:31Family day at Westbridge Academy was packed.
00:33Parents filled the lawn, taking pictures, hugging their kids, and touring the campus.
00:37And then there was me.
00:38Black framed glasses, an oversized sweater, a book open in my hands as I walked, alone.
00:42Emma!
00:43I looked up.
00:44Madison Carter, captain of the cheer squad, stood in front of me with her usual crowd.
00:47Where's your mom?
00:48She glanced around dramatically.
00:49My eyes drifted past her.
00:51A massive billboard covered the side of the arts building.
00:5420 years at the top, sold out stadiums, more Grammys than I bothered counting.
00:57Yeah, my mom.
00:59She's busy.
01:00Madison smirked.
01:02Of course.
01:03What about your dad?
01:04A woman walked past us holding a magazine.
01:06On the cover was a devastatingly handsome man in a black tuxedo.
01:09Daniel Hayes, three-time Oscar winner, returns to a big screen.
01:12Hollywood legend.
01:13And, according to practically every mom I knew, the hottest man alive.
01:16Yeah, my dad.
01:17He's busy too.
01:18Madison laughed.
01:19And your brother?
01:21Before I could answer, several girls nearby screamed.
01:24He was so hot!
01:25I would literally die if I met him!
01:26Their phones were filled with the same face.
01:28Ryan Hayes.
01:29Pop superstar.
01:3030 million followers.
01:31My older brother.
01:33Unfortunately.
01:34Madison gave me a pitying smile.
01:35Wow.
01:36Nobody in your family could make time for you?
01:39I pushed my glasses up.
01:40They really are busy.
01:42She laughed.
01:43I lowered my eyes back to my book.
01:45What was I supposed to do?
01:47Bring them here?
01:49Family day would turn into a fan convention in five minutes.
01:54No thanks.
01:55I was quite enjoying my quiet little nerd life.
01:59Stop pretending, Emma.
02:01I stopped.
02:01Madison folded her arms, looking smug.
02:03I heard you on the phone last semester.
02:06My heart skipped.
02:08What had she heard?
02:09Maybe your parents aren't busy at all.
02:10Her smile widened.
02:11You're just embarrassed to bring them here.
02:13What?
02:14Madison laughed.
02:15Your dad works on some ranch in the middle of nowhere, right?
02:18Oh, that.
02:19All Madison had heard was dad complaining about being stuck in the mountains, surrounded by horses and dirt.
02:24Apparently she'd filled in the rest herself.
02:25Her friends laughed.
02:27That explains her clothes?
02:28Seriously, she never wears anything designer.
02:31I glanced down at my sweater.
02:32Of course it didn't have a logo.
02:34Most of my clothes were custom made.
02:36I breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
02:39Yeah, something like that.
02:40I stepped around them.
02:42Enjoy family day.
02:43But Madison suddenly grabbed my arm.
02:45This time, the smile disappeared from her face.
02:48And stay away from Chase Walker.
02:50I looked down at her hand.
02:51Then back at her.
02:53Chase?
02:54Westbridge star quarterback?
02:56The boy Madison had been obsessed with since sophomore year.
02:58I blinked.
02:59What does he have to do with me?
03:00Her fingers tightened.
03:02Don't play dumb.
03:04I saw you.
03:07I froze for a second.
03:08Then I remembered.
03:09A few days ago, I'd walked past the football field after practice.
03:12He'd thought everyone was gone.
03:14So the second he saw me, he dropped the whole we don't know each other at school act.
03:16Dinner with me?
03:17No.
03:18Emma.
03:19I have homework.
03:21You always have homework.
03:22You'd thrown an arm around my shoulders.
03:24My treat.
03:25I'd shoved him off.
03:28What neither of us noticed was Madison standing outside the bleachers.
03:34Oh, so that was why she'd been making my life especially annoying lately.
03:38I sighed inwardly.
03:41Chase Walker, my childhood best friend.
03:43And apparently a walking disaster.
03:46Thank God I'd never let anyone know we knew each other.
03:48I nodded seriously at Madison.
03:50Don't worry.
03:51I'll stay far away from him.
03:52Madison.
03:53A familiar voice came from behind us.
03:56Chase walked over in his football jersey.
03:58Madison's entire expression changed.
04:00Chase.
04:01She immediately stepped toward him.
04:02How was practice?
04:03Fine.
04:04He answered absolutely.
04:06Because he was looking at me.
04:07I glared at him.
04:09Stop.
04:10Chase finally dragged his eyes away.
04:12Madison's smile tightened.
04:14Then she lifted her chin.
04:16Oh, by the way, I can't stay for the family day dinner tomorrow.
04:20I have an audition.
04:22Her friends immediately started congratulating her.
04:25Madison smiled proudly.
04:28Arthur Collins is casting his new movie.
04:31My ears practically perked up.
04:33Arthur Collins?
04:34Uncle Arthur?
04:37When I got home, I found my entire family stralled across the living room.
04:41Mom was wearing a face mask.
04:43Dad was watching TV.
04:44Ryan was playing video games.
04:47I stared at them.
04:49So much for being busy.
04:50At this point, I was probably the busiest person in the family.
04:54Dad noticed me first.
04:55Family day over?
04:57He sighed dramatically.
04:59What a tragedy.
05:00Three-time Oscar winner, and I'm still not allowed to attend my own daughter's family day.
05:07Unlike me, Dad desperately wanted to visit my school.
05:10Mostly because he wanted to brag about my grades.
05:13He even wiped an imaginary tear from his eye.
05:15I stared at him.
05:17Three Oscars?
05:19For this performance?
05:20Ryan didn't even look up from his game.
05:22Maybe she's embarrassed of us.
05:25That's it.
05:26Our own sister is ashamed of us.
05:30I rolled my eyes.
05:31You three would turn my school into a fan convention.
05:35Exactly.
05:35Dad said.
05:36Think how exciting that would be.
05:38That is exactly why you're not coming.
05:39Dad grumbled, then suddenly remembered something.
05:42Oh right, Arthur called me.
05:43My steps stopped.
05:45He wants you for the lead in his new movie.
05:47I turned around.
05:49Arthur Collin was one of Hollywood's biggest directors and Dad's best friend.
05:52He'd known me since I was a baby, and he'd been trying to put me in one of his movies
05:56for years.
05:57No.
05:59Dad groaned.
06:01You didn't even think about it.
06:03I have school.
06:04You always have school.
06:07Mom finally looked up.
06:09Leave her alone.
06:11She smacked Dad with a couch pillow.
06:13We somehow produced one child who actually likes studying.
06:17Don't ruin the miracle.
06:19I headed upstairs.
06:20Then I remembered Madison's proud smile, Arthur's new movie, her audition.
06:24I paused.
06:25Wait.
06:26That was the same movie?
06:30The next morning, I was reading at home when Uncle Arthur called.
06:34Emma, sweetheart, I need a favor.
06:36I immediately became suspicious.
06:38What?
06:39I left an important script at your house.
06:41I need you to bring it to the casting studio.
06:42I'm not auditioning for your lead.
06:44What lead?
06:45He sounded completely innocent.
06:46I just need your help, sweetheart.
06:50I sighed.
06:5020 minutes later, I arrived at the casting studio downtown with the script.
06:53The waiting area was packed with girls my age, and right in the middle of them was Madison.
06:57Oh my God, Madison.
06:58Mr. Cole is crazy to you.
06:59Two girls from her cheer squad were surrounding her excitedly.
07:01Madison couldn't hide her smug smile until she saw me.
07:03You?
07:04Don't tell me you're here to audition?
07:05Her friends burst out laughing.
07:07Emma, have you looked in a mirror?
07:08I'm delivering something.
07:09Yeah, like anyone would believe that.
07:11Too bad the supporting role is basically already mine.
07:14Supporting role?
07:16I was genuinely confused.
07:18Not the lead?
07:20Her face twisted.
07:24Are you laughing at me?
07:26She raised her hand to slap me.
07:28I caught her wrist.
07:29Just then, the audition room door opened.
07:31Emma?
07:32My heart sank.
07:33I turned around.
07:34Arthur Collins stood in the doorway.
07:36I'd thought with so many people here, I could drop off the script trip and leave without running into him.
07:41His face lit up.
07:42Emma!
07:43Before I could escape, he hurried over and took my hands.
07:46There you are, sweetheart.
07:47I haven't seen you in forever.
07:51The second Uncle Arthur took my hands, the entire waiting area went silent.
07:55Madison looked like her eyes might fall out.
07:58Mr. Collins, you know Emma?
08:01Of course.
08:02Her father is...
08:03I shot him a look.
08:05He stopped.
08:06Her father is someone I work with.
08:10Work with?
08:10Everyone looked at me.
08:12I answered before Uncle Arthur could ruin everything.
08:14My dad works on movie sets.
08:17Madison suddenly laughed.
08:19Oh, I get it.
08:20She looked at my clothes, then at me.
08:22So your dad's just some crew guy?
08:23Her friend snurkeled.
08:24No wonder she came all the way here.
08:26She's probably trying to use her dad's connections to get a role.
08:29Madison straightened, deliberately tossing her hair over one shoulder.
08:32Then she turned to Uncle Arthur.
08:33Mr. Collins, her voice became sweet.
08:36I respect you very much, but I hope you'll keep the audition fair.
08:40She glanced at me.
08:42Just because you know Emma's father doesn't mean she should get the supporting role.
08:47Uncle Arthur burst out laughing.
08:49What are you talking about?
08:51Madison froze.
08:52Why would Emma audition for a supporting role?
08:55He squeezed my hands.
08:56I've been begging this girl to play my lead for years.
09:01His smile disappeared into a sigh.
09:03And she rejects me every single time.
09:07For a moment, no one said a word.
09:09Then I laughed, loudly.
09:11Uncle Arthur, you're still as funny as ever.
09:13I smiled at him, while my eyes screamed,
09:15Fix this, now.
09:17Uncle Arthur finally caught on.
09:18Of course, I was joking.
09:20Funny, right?
09:22Yeah, hilarious is so funny.
09:23The waiting room filled with awkward laughter.
09:25I immediately shoved the script into his hands.
09:27Here's what you wanted.
09:28As I left, I could feel Madison staring holes into my back.
09:31I sighed.
09:31So much for my peaceful little nerd life.
09:33By Monday morning, things were worse than I'd expected.
09:36Apparently, the story going around school
09:38was that I'd seduced Arthur Collins to get into his movie.
09:40Seriously?
09:41Uncle Arthur?
09:42He changed my diapers.
09:44Then I reached my locker.
09:46Someone had covered it in red paint.
09:49When I opened it,
09:50dozens of nasty notes spilled onto the floor.
09:57I stared down at them.
09:58Wow.
09:59People had been busy.
10:00Before I could even react.
10:01A fist slammed into the locker beside my head.
10:04The metal caved in.
10:05I turned.
10:06Chase stood there,
10:07his face terrifyingly cold.
10:09His eyes swept over the words on my locker.
10:11Then he turned toward the crowded hallway.
10:14Who did this?
10:16Chase was strong enough,
10:17but he had never been the aggressive type.
10:20I'd known him since we were kids,
10:21and I'd almost never seen him lose his temper.
10:23So when he shouted,
10:24the entire hallway froze.
10:25The students who'd been watching me like this was some kind of show
10:28suddenly went silent.
10:28Madison frowned.
10:30She walked over and reached for Chase's arm.
10:31Chase,
10:32I know you're a good person,
10:34but not everyone deserves your kindness.
10:35She glanced at my locker.
10:37If Emma really didn't do anything,
10:39why would everyone be saying the same thing about her?
10:41Chase jerked his arm away.
10:42Madison froze.
10:43He pointed at my locker.
10:44Clean it.
10:45Now.
10:46Then he grabbed my hand and started pulling me away.
10:49My eyes whitened.
10:50Chase!
10:50I tried to pull free.
10:52Big mistake.
10:54He stopped,
10:55bent down,
10:55and threw me over his shoulder.
10:57What are you doing?
10:58He carried me straight down the hallway.
11:00Gasps erupted behind us.
11:02I could practically feel hundreds of eyes following us.
11:05I covered my face with both hands.
11:07Great.
11:08Stupid childhood best friend.
11:13Chase finally put me down in an empty hallway.
11:15He studied my face.
11:16Are you mad?
11:17Yes.
11:18A tiny spark of hope appeared in his eyes.
11:20At them?
11:20At you.
11:22His shoulders dropped.
11:23But they destroyed your locker.
11:25You destroyed my peaceful school life.
11:27He went quiet.
11:28Then his head lowered.
11:29Sorry.
11:31I know how much you hate being watched.
11:33He did know.
11:34My mom was a pop legend.
11:35My dad was an Oscar winning actor.
11:37My brother was famous before he was old enough to drive.
11:40And me?
11:40I'd been photographed since the day I was born.
11:43Paparazzi waited outside my schools.
11:45They followed our cars.
11:47They even photographed me eating ice cream.
11:52But the worst happened when I was 12.
11:54A paparazzi bribed one of our security guards and got inside our house.
11:58He entered my bedroom while I was asleep.
12:02The next morning, photos of me sleeping were online.
12:06After that, cameras terrified me.
12:09So when I started high school, I changed everything.
12:12My hair.
12:13My glasses.
12:15Even my last name.
12:17I chose Westbridge because no one there knew Emma Beckett was actually Emma Hayes.
12:22Finally, I could just be me.
12:25Then, on my very first day, I walked into class.
12:29And saw Chase Walker sitting there.
12:31I almost turned around and left.
12:33That idiot had followed me to Westbridge.
12:36Chase still looked miserable.
12:38Thighed and reached up, ruffling his hair.
12:41Forget it.
12:41His eyes lifted to mine.
12:42I knew you were trouble the day you followed me here.
12:44He immediately brightened.
12:45So, can I say hi to you at school now?
12:47I thought about it.
12:48Then noted.
12:49Sure.
12:50His smile widened.
12:51Actually, let's do more than that.
12:53I look straight at him.
12:54Let's date.
12:55Chase stared at me.
12:56For once, he was completely speechless.
12:58I already had the whole thing figured out.
13:00A nerd getting chased by Westbrook's star quarterback?
13:02That was interesting.
13:04People would stare.
13:05They'd gossip.
13:06They'd want to know why.
13:07But if we actually dated, eventually the novelty would wear off.
13:12And once we broke up, I'd just become the unlucky girl Chase Walker used to date.
13:16Old news.
13:18Perfect.
13:20We'll date for two months.
13:21Then we'll break up.
13:22Chase's smile vanished.
13:23No.
13:24I frowned.
13:25What?
13:26I'm not breaking up with you.
13:27That wasn't a question.
13:29Emma, you...
13:29You have to.
13:30He stared at me for a long moment.
13:32Then his jaw tightened.
13:35Fine.
13:39When Chase and I walked back into the main hallway, every head turned.
13:42Probably because his arm was around my waist and his smile was stunning.
13:45Dude, what's going on?
13:46One of his teammates stared at us.
13:47She said yes.
13:48Chase screamed.
13:49She said yes.
13:50Another student passed us.
13:51She said yes.
13:52A teacher looked over.
13:53I smiled sweetly and buried my face against his chest like a shy new girlfriend.
13:56Keep it down.
13:56Then I whispered through clenched teeth.
13:57Hey, I only have two months.
13:59Chase leaned closer.
14:00I pinched his waist.
14:01He laughed.
14:01Madison appeared ahead of us.
14:03The second she saw Chase's arm around me, her jaw tightened.
14:05Well?
14:06She looked me up and down.
14:08Looks like your taste is unique, Chase.
14:11Chase didn't even hesitate.
14:12Yeah.
14:12His arm tightened around my waist.
14:14I only like the best.
14:15Madison's smile almost cracked.
14:16Around us, whispers exploded.
14:18Everyone was staring, but mostly at Chase, like they were trying to figure out what had
14:21possessed Westberg's star pitterdack.
14:25Exactly.
14:26I hid a satisfied smile against his chest.
14:29My plan was working.
14:30Give them two months.
14:32By then, Chase and I would be old news.
14:33We'd break up.
14:34Everyone would move on.
14:36And Emma Bennett, the boring little nerd, would finally become invisible again.
14:40Perfect.
14:43My plan was working.
14:44No one even stared when Chase touched me anymore.
14:46Then one afternoon, the sky opened up right after school.
14:48Rain poured down so hard that students crowded beneath the entrance, waiting for it to stop.
14:52He took off his jacket and held it over my head.
14:54What about you?
14:55You'll get sick.
14:56Chase grinned.
14:57Then maybe you should bless me with some good luck.
14:59Before I could ask what that meant, he leaned down and kissed me.
15:02Just once.
15:03Rainwater ran cold down my face, but his lips were warm.
15:06So warm that when he started to pull away, I followed him.
15:09My fingers curled into his shirt.
15:10The kiss deepened.
15:11For a few seconds, I forgot about the rain.
15:13Forgot about the students behind us.
15:15Forgot this relationship had an expiration date.
15:17Then...
15:17Get your hands off my sister!
15:19The roar nearly made me jump out of my skin.
15:21Chase and I broke apart.
15:21I turned.
15:22A black SUV had stopped outside the school gates.
15:23A tall figure stood beside it, soaked by the rain.
15:25Cap.
15:25Black mask.
15:26Very familiar fury eyes.
15:27My heart stopped.
15:28Ryan?
15:28He ripped off his mask and stormed toward us.
15:30Gasps exploded behind me.
15:32Oh my god!
15:32That's Ryan Hayes!
15:33Wait, did he just call Emma his sister?
15:35Someone's voice suddenly went shrievel.
15:39Oh.
15:40Shit.
15:42My brain kicked into survival mode.
15:44Before Ryan could say another word, I rushed through the rain and grabbed his hand.
15:47Oh my god!
15:48You remember me from your fan club!
15:49You always say your fans are like little sisters to you!
15:51What?
15:52Ryan stared at me.
15:53I squeezed his hand.
15:54Hard.
15:54Then I gave him a look that promised murder.
15:55His eyes flipped past me.
15:57Dozens of students were staring at us, practically vibrating with excitement.
16:00Finally, he got it.
16:01Of course.
16:01I always remember my fans.
16:03Then he looked at Chase.
16:04His eyes narrowed.
16:05And I care about them.
16:06Especially when they're too young to understand how dangerous guys can be.
16:09Chase raised an eyebrow.
16:10Guys lie.
16:11They cheat.
16:12They pretend to be nice and before you know it...
16:14Ryan kept going.
16:15Oh my god.
16:15Ryan!
16:15I pretended to stumble from excitement and stepped directly on his foot.
16:19Hard.
16:20His mouth schnapped shut.
16:21I smiled innocently.
16:22Ryan glared at me.
16:23Then forced a celebrity smile.
16:25So, anyone want an autograph?
16:26The hallway exploded.
16:27Students rushed toward him.
16:29Run!
16:29I grabbed Chase's hand.
16:30We disappeared into the crowd before my brother could kill either of us.
16:35By the time I got home, I was soaked from head to toe.
16:38Mom looked up from the couch and gasped.
16:40Emma!
16:41What happened to you?
16:42Dad immediately stood.
16:43Didn't Ryan go pick you up?
16:44His expression darked.
16:45That useless brat.
16:46What good is he if he can't even bring his sister home dry?
16:49The front door opened behind me.
16:51Ryan walked in.
16:52His voice was terrifyingly calm.
16:54I can break that bastard's legs.
16:56Mom blinked.
16:57What bastard?
16:58Dad frowned.
16:59Ryan pointed at me.
17:00Her boyfriend.
17:01Both of my parents froze.
17:02Then Ryan started.
17:04He had his hands all over her.
17:05He kissed her right outside school, in front of everyone.
17:09He's obviously been plotting this for years.
17:11I stared at him.
17:13Are we talking about Chase or a wanted criminal?
17:16Dad's face changed.
17:17Chase Walker?
17:18Yes.
17:19Ryan looked betrayed.
17:21That asshole?
17:22I rubbed my forehead.
17:23You all know Chase.
17:24I pointed at Dad.
17:25You sent him Christmas cards.
17:27That was when he was a child.
17:28Dad looked offended.
17:29The moment that boy grew facial hair, he became a beast.
17:34I stared at him.
17:36Dad?
17:37What?
17:38He has stubble.
17:39Exactly.
17:40Unbelievable.
17:41Your father's making sense.
17:42Mom actually nodded.
17:44I turned toward the stairs.
17:45I'm taking a shower.
17:46Behind me, Ryan was still complaining.
17:47He put his tongue...
17:47Ryan!
17:50I ran upstairs.
17:51I should have stayed single.
17:55I thought that was the end of it.
17:57Clearly, I'd underestimated my family's talent for drama.
18:00The next afternoon, a black van was parked outside the school gates.
18:03The door opened.
18:05A man stepped out.
18:06Mask.
18:07Sunglasses.
18:08Hat.
18:08And despite the summer heat, a thick scarf wrapped around his neck.
18:12Every inch of his face was covered.
18:14I stared.
18:16And stared.
18:18Even after 17 years of being his daughter, it took me several seconds to recognize him.
18:22Students around me started whispering.
18:25Who is that?
18:26Why is he dressed like that?
18:29Madison followed their gaze.
18:33Then she saw the man waving enthusiastically at me.
18:36Emma!
18:37I closed my eyes.
18:39Madison burst out laughing.
18:41Oh my god.
18:42No wonder you never let your family come to school.
18:44Your dad's a total weirdo.
18:45Her friend sniffered.
18:47For once, I couldn't even defend him.
18:49Dad waved again.
18:50Emma!
18:50Over here!
18:51I lowered my head and walked faster.
18:55Dad.
18:56I grabbed his arm.
18:58Get in the car.
19:00But I just got here.
19:01Now.
19:04I shoved the three-time Oscar winner back into the van before he could destroy what was
19:08left of my reputation.
19:12The second I got into the van, I pointed at Dad.
19:15Take all of that off.
19:16Dad looked wounded.
19:17You said we couldn't reveal who we were at your school.
19:19Yes.
19:21I pulled off his scarf.
19:24But I didn't tell you to dress like a lunatic.
19:26That hurts.
19:27I rolled my eyes and glanced out the window.
19:30Chase was still standing by the school gates.
19:32He wasn't talking to his teammates.
19:34He was watching our van drive away.
19:37Before I could think much of it, Dad sighed dramatically beside me.
19:40My daughter gets a boyfriend.
19:41And suddenly her father embarrasses her.
19:44Here we go.
19:45You used to say you'd marry me when you grew up.
19:48He pressed a hand to his chest.
19:50Tell me, Emma.
19:52Who do you love more now?
19:54I stared at him.
19:56He was fully in character.
19:57There was only one way to stop this.
20:00I leaned over and kissed his cheek.
20:02You.
20:04Dad immediately brightened.
20:06Always you, okay?
20:08I pushed his face away.
20:10Now stop acting.
20:12Dad grinned, completely satisfied.
20:14That's more like it.
20:16I leaned back in my seat.
20:18Neither of us noticed the camera across the street.
20:22A flash went off.
20:27By the next morning, the photo was everywhere.
20:30For 20 years, Mom and Dad had been Hollywood's golden couple.
20:33People still talked about their wedding.
20:36Now one photo of me kissing Dad's cheek had turned into an affair scandal.
20:39Who is she?
20:39Reporters surrounded Dad everywhere he went.
20:41Does Claire know?
20:42Mom was cornered outside a studio.
20:44Is your father having an affair?
20:45Even Ryan got chased down the street.
20:47None of them answered.
20:48Because the truth was simple.
20:49I was Daniel Hayes' daughter.
20:51But saying that would destroy the quiet life I'd spent years building.
20:54I sat on our couch, staring at the headlines.
20:58I'm sorry.
21:00Dad looked over.
21:01For what?
21:03This is because of me.
21:04Mom sat beside me.
21:06Oh, sweetheart.
21:08She squeezed my hand.
21:09This is Hollywood.
21:10Gossip comes and goes.
21:12Dad shrugged.
21:13We say nothing.
21:14In a week, they'll find someone else to bother.
21:16Ryan nodded.
21:17Preferably someone I hate.
21:19They all laughed.
21:21I didn't.
21:23That night, I was sitting on my bed when I heard something at the window.
21:27My whole body went still.
21:29Not again.
21:32I quietly reached for the baseball bat beside my dresser.
21:36The window slid open.
21:39I raised the bat.
21:41Whoa.
21:43Chase?
21:43I froze.
21:46What are you doing here?
22:09What are you doing here?
22:13He climbed inside.
22:13I was still smiling.
22:14Maybe.
22:15Maybe.
22:16I sat down on the rug.
22:17Chase dropped down beside me.
22:20Thanks.
22:21For my terrible plan?
22:23For being here.
22:25For a while, neither of us spoke.
22:28Our shoulders touched.
22:29Then our knees.
22:32At some point, I realized his face was much closer than before.
22:35His eyes dropped to my lips.
22:37Mine did the same.
22:39He hend in.
22:40So did I.
22:42Sweetheart?
22:43Mom's voice came through the door.
22:44Are you talking to someone?
22:46Are you talking to someone?
22:48Just talking to a friend online.
22:49There was a pause outside my door.
22:51A long one.
22:51Okay, sweetheart.
22:52Don't stay up too late.
22:53I won't.
22:54I waited until her footsteps faded.
22:56Go.
22:57Okay.
22:58Then I turned to Chase.
22:59He nodded.
23:00Chase!
23:00He climbed onto the windowsill.
23:01He looked back.
23:02I walked over, grabbed his shirt, and kissed him.
23:05Just once.
23:07Good night.
23:08For several seconds, Chase didn't move.
23:10Good night.
23:10Then a dazed smile spread across his face.
23:12He climbed out the window like he'd forgotten how legs worked.
23:15I closed it behind him.
23:17Chase dropped onto the lawn, still smiling.
23:20Then he looked up.
23:22His smile vanished.
23:24Dad, Mom, and Ryan were standing a few feet away, arms crossed, waiting.
23:28I swear I didn't do anything.
23:30Dad's jaw tightened.
23:31Ryan looked ready to commit murder.
23:33We know.
23:33She tilted her head.
23:34That's why you're still pleasantly.
23:37Chase swallowed.
23:38Right.
23:40He left very quickly.
23:42Chase!
23:42But before he reached the gate, he turned.
23:46Mom's expression had softened.
23:48Chase paused, then nodded.
23:49He knew what she meant.
23:51My pleasure.
23:54After a long night, I finally made my decision.
23:56I was going public.
23:57But before that, I needed to transfer schools.
24:00Once everyone knew who I was, there was no way I could keep studying at Westbridge like
24:03nothing had happened.
24:04I came to school that morning to handle the paperwork.
24:06I barely made it inside.
24:08Madison and her friends surrounded me.
24:09Before I could speak, of red tint water splashed over me from head to toe.
24:12My glasses slipped down my nose.
24:14My clothes clung to my skin.
24:15Laughter erupted.
24:16Madison folded her arms.
24:17The homewrecker actually has the nerve to show up.
24:19Her friends laughed louder.
24:20No wonder your parents never come to school.
24:22They're probably ashamed of you, too.
24:24I slowly took off my glasses, then wiped the water from my face.
24:27Laughter.
24:29For the first time, I didn't feel like ignoring her.
24:31I looked straight at Madison.
24:32You really want to meet my family that badly?
24:34Laughter.
24:35She scoffed.
24:35I smiled.
24:37Fine.
24:38I pulled out my phone.
24:39I'll have them come over right now.
24:43While I sent the text, more and more students gathered around us.
24:47What exactly is your dad going to do?
24:49Isn't he just some broke crew guy?
24:50She smiled smugly.
24:52Arthur's supporting role had officially gone to her.
24:54Ever since then, she'd been acting like she was already Hollywood's next big star.
24:58She looked at my soaked clothes.
25:00After what you did, your dad might lose his job.
25:02And if I have anything to say about it, he'll never work on one of my movies.
25:06I didn't bother answering.
25:07In a few minutes, she'd realize how ridiculous that sounded.
25:11Suddenly, a commotion broke out near the school gates.
25:13What's going on?
25:13Students turned.
25:14I think there's so many people outside.
25:15I finally looked up.
25:16Were mom and dad already here?
25:19A huge crowd had gathered around a black car, but they were almost all young girls.
25:23I frowned.
25:24That didn't make sense.
25:26Mom and dad's fans weren't usually this teenage.
25:28Ryan!
25:29Oh my god, it's Ryan Hayes!
25:30He's so hot!
25:31My brain stopped.
25:32Why was Ryan here?
25:34The car door opened.
25:35Ryan pushed through the crowd.
25:37Then he saw me.
25:40Emma!
25:40His expression changed instantly.
25:42He ran straight towards me.
25:44Before I could say a word, he pulled me into his arms.
25:49Ryan pulled back and looked me over.
25:51His face darkened.
25:53Without a word, he took off his jacket and wrapped it around me.
25:58Who did this?
25:59No one answered.
26:01Everyone was still staring at us.
26:04Oh my god, Emma.
26:05You really never learn, do you?
26:08What?
26:09One famous man wasn't enough?
26:11Now you're going after Ryan Hayes, too?
26:12I knew it!
26:13She has no shame.
26:14She'll go after anyone famous!
26:16Ryan's expression went completely blank.
26:18Ryan, I'm only telling you this because I respect you.
26:22She's not worth risking your career over.
26:24You have no idea what kind of girl she-
26:26Her head shocked sideways.
26:27Silence.
26:28Madison slowly turned back to-
26:29You hit me?
26:30Are you done?
26:31I lowered my hand.
26:32What?
26:32I stepped closer.
26:33You've been talking about my family for weeks.
26:36You wanted to meet them.
26:37Well, here you go.
26:38I pointed at Ryan.
26:40Madison stared at me.
26:41He's my brother.
26:44For several seconds, Madison just stared at me.
26:47Then she laughed.
26:47Your brother?
26:48She looked between Ryan and me.
26:50Do you seriously expect anyone to believe that?
26:53His name is Ryan Hayes.
26:55Your name is Emma Bennett.
26:57She pointed at me.
26:58Around us, students started whispering again.
27:00Wow.
27:00Madison shook her head.
27:01You'll really tell any lie to save yourself, won't you?
27:03So what now?
27:04If Ryan's your brother, you're going to tell us Daniel Hayes and Claire Bennett are your parents?
27:09I know you're embarrassed by your real family, Emma.
27:11But this is pathetic.
27:13Shut up.
27:15Ryan, I get it.
27:16Madison sighed.
27:17But there's no way you'd let her drag your parents' names into her life.
27:20What's this about us?
27:21A woman's voice came from behind the crowd.
27:23The student slowly turned.
27:25A woman in sunglasses walked through the school gates.
27:27No way.
27:28Even before she took them off, someone grasped.
27:30Claire Bennett stopped beside Ryan.
27:32You were saying something about my reputation?
27:34Then she looked directly at Madison.
27:37You were saying something about my reputation?
27:39The entire crowd seemed to stop breathing.
27:41Claire Bennett, in person.
27:42Oh, you found out, didn't you?
27:43Madison stared at Mom, then suddenly seemed to realize something.
27:45Her eyes lit up.
27:46That girl, the one who's been going after your husband!
27:48Madison pointed on me.
27:49I almost laughed.
27:51Mom looked at me, then at my soaked clothes.
27:53Her expression changed.
27:55Ryan, take Emma to the trailer and get her some dry clothes.
27:57Got it.
27:58Ryan put an arm around me.
28:00Mrs. Hayes, I know you're kind, but don't go easy on her.
28:03This isn't even her first time.
28:05She seduced Chase at school, and now she's going after Ryan, too.
28:08You can't let someone like her get away with this.
28:10I bit the inside of my cheek.
28:11I was dangerously close to laughing.
28:13Finished?
28:14Mom calmly pulled out her phone.
28:16Madison blinked.
28:17I recorded every word you just said.
28:18Mom held up the screen.
28:20I suggest you choose your next words very carefully.
28:22Mom stepped toward her.
28:23Because my next conversation will be with my lawyer.
28:26You've been publicly defleaming my daughter.
28:31Madison stared at Mom.
28:32Her face had gone completely white.
28:34Your daughter?
28:35She looked at me, then Ryan, then Mom again.
28:38She shook her head.
28:38No, that's impossible.
28:40I didn't bother explaining.
28:41At this point, that sounded like her problem.
28:42Come on.
28:42I started toward the troller with him.
28:44So what if your family is famous?
28:45They obviously don't even love you.
28:47I stopped.
28:47Her voice grew louder.
28:48Ryan turned around.
28:49If they cared about you, why did they dump you here alone?
28:51Why have they never come to your school?
28:53Not once!
28:55I opened my mouth before I could answer.
28:56Oh my God!
28:57Look!
28:58A student suddenly pointed at the sky.
29:00Everyone looked up.
29:01A helicopter was flying toward Westbrook.
29:03And behind it was an enormous banner.
29:05My eyes widened.
29:06There was a giant photo of Dad and I on it.
29:08Underneath in huge letters,
29:09Emma, my favorite daughter.
29:11Silence.
29:11Dad.
29:12Of course.
29:12Of freaking course.
29:15The helicopter circled above the school.
29:17There's someone jumping out!
29:18Then someone screamed.
29:19I looked up.
29:20A parachute opened in the sky.
29:22I closed my eyes.
29:24Dad.
29:24Daniel Hayes!
29:25The screaming around me became deafening.
29:28One girl actually fainted.
29:29Dad landed on the field like he'd just finished an action movie.
29:32The second he saw me, his smile vanished.
29:35My baby.
29:36He rushed over.
29:37Who did this to you?
29:38I sighed.
29:38Mom will explain.
29:39I pointed at my soap clothes.
29:40I'm changing first.
29:41Ryan took me to the trailer.
29:43Ten minutes later, I stepped back out.
29:46Dry clothes, no black framed glasses.
29:48And instead of my usual boring hairstyle,
29:51my hair fell loose around my shoulders.
29:52The crowd went silent.
29:55Phones immediately came out.
29:57The little girl who'd once been one of Hollywood's most famous celebrity kids.
30:00The girl whose childhood photos had been everywhere.
30:02The girl everyone thought had moved overseas years ago.
30:04Apparently people had spent years wondering what I'd look like when I grew up.
30:06Well, now they knew.
30:08And she's brilliant.
30:09Top of her class.
30:15Of course.
30:20Madison lost the role the next day.
30:23Uncle Arthur had heard everything.
30:25Apparently, bullying his favorite almost actress wasn't great for your Hollywood career.
30:29Madison called me that night.
30:31Emma, please.
30:32I worked so hard for this role.
30:34Just talk to Mr. Collins for me.
30:37No.
30:37I closed my book.
30:39But that's not my problem.
30:41I hung up.
30:43Two months later, I stood outside my new school.
30:46Mom adjusted my collar.
30:47There might be paparazzi waiting.
30:50Dad frowned.
30:51We can walk you in.
30:52All three of us.
30:53I smiled.
30:55No.
30:56For years, cameras had terrified me.
30:58Not anymore.
30:59Because now I knew something I hadn't understood when I was 12.
31:03I wasn't alone.
31:04I had the best family in the world.
31:06They would always protect me.
31:08Emma!
31:08Chase was running towards me.
31:10Of course.
31:11I smiled.
31:12I had him too.
31:14Chase stopped in front of me, slightly breathless.
31:17I checked my phone.
31:18Two months.
31:19What?
31:20Ardeal.
31:20His smile disappeared.
31:22I looked up at him.
31:23Time to break up.
31:24Panic flashed across his face.
31:26Emma, wait.
31:27I kissed him.
31:29Chase froze.
31:30I pulled back.
31:31Now let's get back together.
31:32His eyes widened.
31:34This time, no expiration date.
31:36Chase wrapped his arms around me.
31:38Forever?
31:40I kissed him again.
31:41Forever.
31:42We'll see you next time.