The Taste Of My Stepbrother (2024)
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00:00:00I've given her something strong.
00:00:05She's not going anywhere.
00:00:06Five grand.
00:00:07And she's yours for the night.
00:00:08Please, someone!
00:00:10Where are you little girl?
00:00:11Get out!
00:00:12Don't tell them who I am.
00:00:13I'm just a guest university lecturer.
00:00:15Help, please, someone.
00:00:16Help, not here!
00:00:17Help!
00:00:18Get out!
00:00:19Help, please!
00:00:20Help!
00:00:21I'm so sorry.
00:00:22I'm so sorry.
00:00:23I don't know what to do.
00:00:24Help!
00:00:25Get out!
00:00:26Help!
00:00:27Help!
00:00:28Help!
00:00:29Help!
00:00:30Get out!
00:00:31Get out!
00:00:32Help!
00:00:33Help!
00:00:34I'm out!
00:00:35I'm out!
00:00:36Help, someone!
00:00:37Help!
00:00:38Help!
00:00:39Help! Help me, please!
00:00:41Hold on. What's going on here, Grace?
00:00:43Where are you now, whore?
00:00:46Roy.
00:00:48No.
00:00:52Come out already!
00:01:00It's okay.
00:01:04No.
00:01:06I don't know what drugs you're on, lady, but you're safer.
00:01:10Don't do anything stupid.
00:01:13No.
00:01:17What the hell?
00:01:23Don't do anything stupid.
00:01:26No.
00:01:30What the hell?
00:01:32Oh, hot knee cold, your face cold.
00:01:34Come on, let's get you in the bathroom.
00:01:45I'll be right here if you need me.
00:01:51How could she? She's your mother.
00:01:53I can't believe it either.
00:01:55She pimped me out for money again.
00:01:57There was a man there, though, that said that was good.
00:02:00Are you okay, Ava? And who's that man?
00:02:03I don't remember. I miss my dad, Zoe.
00:02:18It's you.
00:02:19Excuse me?
00:02:20You live here?
00:02:21Yeah, I do.
00:02:26Mum, there's a man in my house and he's acting weird. What do we do?
00:02:29Who?
00:02:30You mean Chris?
00:02:31Chris? Hi, Chris!
00:02:36Chris is just here to drop off a gift from his dad, who happens to be my new boyfriend.
00:02:42Your boyfriend?
00:02:44Yeah, his name is James. You're going to love him. He's lovely.
00:02:50Make yourself at home, honey.
00:02:53Ava, go help our guest, please.
00:02:56So, Chris, do you just casually break into other people's homes?
00:03:01I didn't break in. Your mother let me in. And this place is a dump.
00:03:06No, it's not.
00:03:07It is a dump, Ava! That's why we're moving into James' place.
00:03:13So you better get used to men being around.
00:03:17And Chris? Chris is going to be your step-brother. This would be nice.
00:03:25What?
00:03:29What?
00:03:32Me?
00:03:33Yes.
00:03:34Thank you. Please, tell James I love him.
00:03:37We'll do that.
00:03:39Bye, Chrissy.
00:03:43Just so we're clear, I'm moving out by the end of this semester,
00:03:46so we don't have to play this step-brother and sister shit, okay?
00:03:51Wait.
00:03:53It was you last night!
00:03:55I saved you last night.
00:03:57And listen.
00:03:58I'm not going to tell anyone.
00:04:00I'm not going to tell anyone.
00:04:02I'm not going to tell anyone.
00:04:04I'm not going to tell anyone.
00:04:06And listen.
00:04:07I don't want to play this step-brother, step-sister shit either.
00:04:10So you keep your distance from me, and I'll keep my distance from you.
00:04:12Got it?
00:04:14Also, don't force yourself onto me in the shower again.
00:04:17I was drugged!
00:04:19Stay off the drugs.
00:04:22Trust me, I'll make sure they don't marry.
00:04:26Junkie.
00:04:28Psycho.
00:04:32That one.
00:04:33I know, I forgot the first.
00:04:35Look at this.
00:04:38What the...
00:04:40Hey, Ava!
00:04:41I heard you got a new stepdad!
00:04:43Stepdad!
00:04:44Congrats!
00:04:45What is it?
00:04:46Like, number...
00:04:47Eight.
00:04:48Eight!
00:04:49Oh my god!
00:04:50The list just keeps on going!
00:04:53No offence, but do you think you're following in your mum's footsteps?
00:04:58Oh my god!
00:05:00Who wrote that?
00:05:01I'm so sorry.
00:05:03Hey, please don't cry.
00:05:05Did you want to wipe it off?
00:05:07Wiping it off doesn't change Janet's fact.
00:05:09Who knows how many guys she had to vent to to get into this college.
00:05:13Oh my god.
00:05:14Zoe, leave it.
00:05:15It's kind of obvious who wrote it anyway.
00:05:22What are you doing?
00:05:23Just wipe it off!
00:05:24Who, me?
00:05:25I didn't write it.
00:05:28I don't know why I did it.
00:05:32My name is Dr. Heitz.
00:05:33I'll be your guest lecturer this semester.
00:05:36Chris?
00:05:40Chris?
00:05:41My name is Dr. Heitz.
00:05:43I'll be your guest lecturer this semester.
00:05:46We'll be doing...
00:05:47Physics.
00:05:50Pretty face.
00:05:54Now what?
00:05:55Now what?
00:06:06If this type of thing happens again, the perpetrator's scores will be reduced by one level.
00:06:13In today's class we're going to be doing equations.
00:06:17This equation in particular is one of my favourites.
00:06:26Mum?
00:06:27Give the lunchbox to Chris, Ava.
00:06:29It's lasagna, his favourite.
00:06:33A good impression is important for us.
00:06:36I'm not going to suck up to you, mum.
00:06:38Can't you just find a job?
00:06:39Jobs aren't for people like me.
00:06:42Just do as I said, Ava.
00:06:45Dr. Heitz?
00:06:47Come in.
00:06:50Thank you for today.
00:06:51My mum made you lunch.
00:06:55Take it back.
00:06:56You don't like it.
00:06:58Go.
00:07:00Your mother is a gold digger.
00:07:02The night I found you at the hospital,
00:07:03you were lying on the floor.
00:07:05I'm not lying.
00:07:07I'm not lying.
00:07:08I'm not lying.
00:07:09I'm not lying.
00:07:10I'm not lying.
00:07:11I'm not lying.
00:07:12I'm not lying.
00:07:13The night I found you at the hotel,
00:07:14you were delirious.
00:07:16Ava, whatever you've got planned
00:07:17getting to my family,
00:07:18knock it off.
00:07:19I don't know anything about your family, Chris.
00:07:21I don't even know you.
00:07:22Then why are you trying so hard
00:07:23to get my attention?
00:07:24Listen, my mum made you this lunch, not me.
00:07:27Get out.
00:07:32You know what?
00:07:33I think you're scared, Chris.
00:07:36Because you've never met
00:07:37a real woman before.
00:07:41You're a virgin.
00:07:43What?
00:07:48You're a virgin.
00:07:50What?
00:07:53Don't.
00:07:54Just say the word like a good boy, Chris.
00:08:02I warned you.
00:08:08Is that Ava?
00:08:11I heard Dr. Hayes come from a rich family.
00:08:13I mean, I couldn't find him on Google.
00:08:15Just look at what he wears.
00:08:17No wonder girls throw themselves at him.
00:08:22Yes.
00:08:27Are you getting anything?
00:08:28No.
00:08:35Good idea.
00:08:36I can't wait for tomorrow.
00:08:41Wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:08:43What are you doing?
00:08:44Don't you want to know if I'm a virgin?
00:08:50I think I got my answer.
00:08:52Let me go.
00:08:54I think I got my answer.
00:08:55Let me go.
00:08:57I think I got my answer.
00:08:58Let me go.
00:08:59Didn't your mum tell you to be nicer?
00:09:01Please.
00:09:11I warned you.
00:09:13Don't you want to go to bed?
00:09:16Ava, you can't do this.
00:09:18This is a mistake.
00:09:35Who's there?
00:09:40Who's there?
00:09:58You, what are you doing in here?
00:10:02You, what are you doing in here?
00:10:04What are you doing in here?
00:10:05This is the men's bathroom.
00:10:06This is the ladies' bathroom.
00:10:07It says on the door.
00:10:10Ava walk into the men's bathroom.
00:10:13What is she doing in there?
00:10:15I mean, why would she be going in the men's bathroom?
00:10:21Ava?
00:10:23I know you're in there.
00:10:24You know, you can come out now.
00:10:26Who's there?
00:10:28Daniella?
00:10:30What are you doing in the men's bathroom?
00:10:32Dr Hayes.
00:10:34Dr Hayes?
00:10:36Is Ava in there with you?
00:10:37We saw her go in.
00:10:41What am I going to do?
00:10:42Hold on.
00:10:51Open up, Dr Hayes.
00:10:54Why are you trying to watch me shower?
00:10:55What is wrong with you?
00:11:02It's just Dr Hayes.
00:11:04Lewis, don't think I don't know about your sweet little feelings for A...
00:11:13Ava?
00:11:14You guys need to leave.
00:11:15Otherwise I'll call security.
00:11:18Daniella, this is your last warning.
00:11:21Otherwise I'll escalate this situation.
00:11:22Get out.
00:11:23No, no, no.
00:11:24I'm sorry, Dr Hayes.
00:11:26It was Ava's fault.
00:11:27She was trying to prank us.
00:11:34Thank you, Chris.
00:11:35It's okay.
00:11:37Looks like we have another secret between us, Ava.
00:11:43I'm so sorry.
00:11:44I'm sorry.
00:11:45I'm sorry.
00:11:46I'm sorry.
00:11:55I didn't know you achieved such a prestigious status in academia, Chris.
00:12:01James.
00:12:02Where have you been hiding him?
00:12:04And Ava is adorable, too.
00:12:06Thanks, James.
00:12:07Ava, James got Chris to look out for you.
00:12:11Has he pulled off any of his tricks yet?
00:12:14I've done my best.
00:12:15He's great.
00:12:17It's good to be here.
00:12:18Yes, it's so wonderful you two are getting along.
00:12:23I propose a toast.
00:12:26To us.
00:12:27To physics.
00:12:29One big happy family.
00:12:32Cheers.
00:12:33Cheers.
00:13:02Cheers.
00:13:17Would anyone care to explain what all this is?
00:13:22Miss Bennett, is that you?
00:13:24Yes.
00:13:25Yes, it is.
00:13:26Ava, this is gross.
00:13:28And it's also a little bit stalker-ish.
00:13:31You're right.
00:13:32It is gross.
00:13:34It is a little stalker-ish.
00:13:37How did they end up there, I wonder?
00:13:40Anyone have any explanation for this?
00:13:48No one?
00:13:49I'm sorry.
00:13:50That's all my fault.
00:13:51What?
00:13:53Are you serious?
00:13:54I made them when I was by myself in class.
00:13:58I just forgot to take them off.
00:14:00I apologise to Dr Hayes and to you too, Dean.
00:14:14Why did you admit it?
00:14:15Why did you lie back there?
00:14:16I know you didn't do it.
00:14:18Because it was exactly what I wanted.
00:14:22What do you mean?
00:14:23If our parents knew about this, they won't get married.
00:14:26You want the same, right?
00:14:27Want to team up with me, Doctor?
00:14:29So you slandered your own reputation.
00:14:31Stopped my dad knowing your mum.
00:14:33I don't care what other people say.
00:14:35Now you're in or out.
00:14:36Is that all you want?
00:14:38What else do I want then?
00:14:48You're not as smart as you think you are.
00:14:52Well, that was rude.
00:15:00Bold move.
00:15:01Not as bold as posting fake photos of me on the internet.
00:15:05It worked out perfectly in the end though, so thanks, Daniela.
00:15:08You little bitch.
00:15:10You think Hayes will come and rescue you?
00:15:14No one's coming to rescue you.
00:15:23Dr Hayes?
00:15:25You nearly killed her.
00:15:27What?
00:15:28It wasn't... It was...
00:15:30It was Ava.
00:15:32I didn't do anything.
00:15:33She fell down herself.
00:15:35I can see with my own eyes, Daniela.
00:15:37If I start like that again, you'll be expelled.
00:15:39Now get lost.
00:15:44Are you okay?
00:15:46I think I sprained my ankle.
00:15:48Get on my back.
00:15:50I think I'm okay, Chris.
00:15:51Get on my back.
00:15:59I need an elevator.
00:16:07Awkward.
00:16:09Very.
00:16:10Once you ask me, it'll be fine.
00:16:12Wait.
00:16:13Are you seriously not considering my suggestion?
00:16:16We can stop this nonsense together.
00:16:23I'm sorry.
00:16:26Wait.
00:16:28Are you seriously not considering my suggestion?
00:16:31We can stop this nonsense together.
00:16:34Let go of me, Ava.
00:16:36You don't want to be my brother, do you?
00:16:42What is this?
00:16:44We're practicing, aren't we?
00:16:46I mean, we're just pretending.
00:16:48Put your arms around me.
00:16:50I don't think...
00:16:52Ava, they're not going to believe us unless I say this making out.
00:16:58You're a terrible actress.
00:17:01Wait, this is going too fast.
00:17:05Great plan.
00:17:08Stop manipulating me, Ava.
00:17:12I won't do it again, Dr. Hayes.
00:17:16Take your things upstairs.
00:17:18Leave mine down here.
00:17:21Why did we have to move in anyway?
00:17:23We were fine in the old apartment.
00:17:25Apparently, in this economy, Ava, I'm doing you a favor.
00:17:30You don't have to pay rent.
00:17:32Be grateful.
00:17:34And please, please be nice to Chris.
00:17:38We're practically brother and sister now.
00:17:41Chris, we're practically brother and sister now.
00:17:45We aren't.
00:17:47Welcome, my lovely ladies.
00:17:50My love.
00:17:51Nice to see you.
00:17:53How was the packing and moving?
00:17:55It was okay.
00:17:57Start unpacking, Mum, if you want to help.
00:18:00Chris, give Ava a hand to unpack, will you?
00:18:03Let's get a drink.
00:18:06I would love to, but I have a physics lecture.
00:18:10Lots of physics.
00:18:17Aren't you curious who Chris really is?
00:18:19I can't find him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, nothing.
00:18:23Can you please stop obsessing over him?
00:18:25He's the world's biggest dick.
00:18:27You've seen his dick?
00:18:29No!
00:18:36So sorry to bother you this late,
00:18:38but the boiler must be broken and the water is really cold.
00:18:42You can't come in, Ava.
00:18:44What are you thinking?
00:18:45I just need to use your bathroom to shower.
00:18:47I don't know what game you're playing at,
00:18:49but it's not going to work.
00:18:53Look, if you don't want us in your stupid, fancy royal house,
00:18:57then why don't you just help me with my plan
00:18:59and stop their marriage?
00:19:01Listen, Ava.
00:19:02I thought we established this.
00:19:04Your plan sucks and you can't act.
00:19:06The party was great, James.
00:19:09I just love meeting you.
00:19:23Oh, my goodness!
00:19:25Oh, my God!
00:19:30Oh, my goodness!
00:19:32What are you doing, Ava?
00:19:38Oh, my goodness!
00:19:40What are you doing, Ava?
00:19:42Um, Chris, what are you trying to do to me?
00:19:44Chris, what have you done?
00:19:46There must be some misunderstanding.
00:19:49Right, Ava?
00:19:51I'm sorry it's my bad, but please help stop their marriage.
00:19:54I'm not going along with this.
00:19:56Your plan sucks.
00:19:57Her bathroom hot water isn't working.
00:19:59She came to my room to ask if she could use mine.
00:20:02Right, Ava?
00:20:04I'm sorry, James. It was my bad.
00:20:07I didn't mean to worry you both.
00:20:09Just let her use your bathroom, Chris.
00:20:12This is not funny!
00:20:16Chris is your stepbrother!
00:20:20Not yet.
00:20:24Get up!
00:20:31Blow a stunt like that again and I'll rip your shirt off.
00:20:34Unless that's what you want.
00:20:36You could at least admit it.
00:20:48Mom?
00:20:49Ava!
00:20:50Chris will give you a ride today.
00:20:53Okay, bye.
00:20:55I promise I won't bite.
00:20:57Why the long face?
00:20:59You're the one who started this.
00:21:01No thanks. I'll walk.
00:21:03Suit yourself.
00:21:11Why does she get favouritism from Dr Hayes?
00:21:14Is everything in place?
00:21:16Yep. Let's see if he still likes her without a pretty face.
00:21:24What?
00:21:27Just so we're clear, you're the one abandoning your stupid plan.
00:21:30Firstly, it's not a stupid plan.
00:21:32And secondly, you're the one who keeps sabotaging it.
00:21:36That's because you're a bad actress.
00:21:38Who are you and what are you doing?
00:21:42Let's just have some fun.
00:21:53Please don't hurt me.
00:21:56There's nowhere to run.
00:21:58Don't come near me.
00:22:01Don't be a bad girl.
00:22:03Where are you?
00:22:05I'm everywhere.
00:22:13Your face is so pale, kitten.
00:22:15Please don't hurt me.
00:22:17I'm just going to put some pretty little scars on your face.
00:22:20No, don't. Please don't.
00:22:22No!
00:22:25Hey!
00:22:27What the hell?
00:22:29How did you?
00:22:30Chris, help me!
00:22:31Who sent you?
00:22:33Hey man, the kid is here to join the fun.
00:22:35I'll pass.
00:22:37This is between you and me, Patsy.
00:22:39Let's do this.
00:22:51Oh!
00:23:02You got away.
00:23:07Are you okay?
00:23:09I thought I'd never see you again.
00:23:11It's okay.
00:23:13You're safe now.
00:23:15I've got you.
00:23:18I've never had someone help me with anything before.
00:23:22My mom doesn't love me.
00:23:24My dad left me.
00:23:26Maybe you're right.
00:23:28Maybe I'm the trouble.
00:23:30Eddie, you're not trouble.
00:23:32Eddie, you're not that.
00:23:34You've got me now.
00:23:36I'm sorry.
00:23:38Let's get you home.
00:23:48I'll be home in a minute if you need anything.
00:23:52Wait, stay.
00:23:56Please?
00:24:01Do you know what you're asking me?
00:24:03I do.
00:24:05And I mean it.
00:24:07I don't want to see you as my stepbrother or my lecturer tonight.
00:24:10I just want to see you as somebody who cares for me.
00:24:13This better not be about me.
00:24:15It is for me.
00:24:17This better not be a part of your plan, Ava.
00:24:19It's not.
00:24:21I just want you to be here.
00:24:23Nothing else.
00:24:25I don't know how I feel or what I should feel,
00:24:27that my own blood kept hurting me
00:24:29and that my stepbrother kept saving me.
00:24:32I know I gave you a hard time about their marriage,
00:24:35but...
00:24:39I'm grateful it led me to you.
00:24:42Ava, don't look at me like that.
00:24:44Please?
00:24:53I better not be messing with my emotions.
00:25:15Leaving so soon?
00:25:17I'm not...
00:25:19I'm really sorry, Chris.
00:25:21My emotions were all over the place last night.
00:25:24You were definitely all over the place last night.
00:25:27Nothing really happened though, right?
00:25:30All that happened was that you cried yourself to sleep.
00:25:33Bonnie, excuse me, Chris.
00:25:35I'm looking for Ava.
00:25:37Jesus Christ!
00:25:41Jesus Christ!
00:25:43Jesus Christ!
00:25:45Emma.
00:25:47I'm so sorry to interrupt.
00:25:51I was just looking for Ava.
00:25:53Have you seen her? I haven't seen her.
00:25:55I haven't seen her either.
00:25:57Do you have anything to eat?
00:25:59No, I don't.
00:26:02Again, I'm so sorry to interrupt you.
00:26:05It's nice to meet you, Miss.
00:26:07Goodbye, Emma.
00:26:10What the hell?
00:26:12The hell was that?
00:26:14What do you mean?
00:26:16You know what I mean.
00:26:18Your mum just came into my room. That's a problem.
00:26:34Chris, your mum said you were going to go upstairs.
00:26:37No, you are not going upstairs with that woman.
00:26:39That's my mum.
00:26:41That's not the point.
00:26:43The point is, you can't marry Ava.
00:26:45Why not?
00:26:47Because you need the support of the Sterlings.
00:26:49If you just marry Lady Sophia...
00:26:51I'm not marrying Sophia Sterling.
00:26:53Just to see if I can help.
00:26:58What is it?
00:27:03Don't wait up for us, okay?
00:27:05I'm not sure what time we'll be home.
00:27:07Oh, and Chris is going to be out all night too.
00:27:09Oh my God.
00:27:11Ava, we really need to find you a man.
00:27:14So you're not sitting around on Saturday nights like a wallflower.
00:27:17What's that guy's name?
00:27:19Lewis, yes!
00:27:21You've known him since you were 16, right?
00:27:24Mum, Lewis is just a friend.
00:27:26Just go enjoy yourselves and leave me be.
00:27:32Good night.
00:27:35Good night.
00:27:48Who's there?
00:28:05Who's there?
00:28:17Chris!
00:28:22What happened?
00:28:28Who did this to you?
00:28:31Do you want me to call the cops?
00:28:33No, it was Michael. Don't call the cops.
00:28:36At least let me patch you up then.
00:28:38Or we go to a hospital of your choice.
00:28:40Do you want to tell me what happened?
00:28:48Ava, stop asking questions for instance. You don't even know.
00:28:51Stop getting up!
00:28:53In case you haven't noticed, I'm the one in charge now.
00:28:56So don't get on my nerves.
00:28:58I have a few ideas in mind.
00:29:00If you want to be in charge, so be it.
00:29:02No, Ava, I actually have to leave.
00:29:06I just came back to make sure you were okay.
00:29:08Why wouldn't I be?
00:29:10And you, mister, are not going anywhere.
00:29:18Oh my god, you...
00:29:20What are you thinking, Chris?
00:29:22Nothing.
00:29:25This is going to stink.
00:29:27Ava, wait.
00:29:31It's okay. You're okay.
00:29:34Is this some kind of payback?
00:29:36Maybe.
00:29:38Now you rest and don't go anywhere.
00:29:41I'll be back.
00:29:54Get away from me.
00:30:14Get away from me.
00:30:20Get away from me.
00:30:24Chris, wake up.
00:30:26Chris, you're having a nightmare. Wake up!
00:30:29Thank you, Ava.
00:30:31That bad, huh?
00:30:33Terrible.
00:30:35It's okay.
00:30:39I don't know if you don't like me or maybe you hate me.
00:30:44I don't hate you, Ava.
00:30:46In fact, it's the complete opposite.
00:30:48I hate myself.
00:30:50And around you, I cannot control my feelings and emotions.
00:30:54To the point where I just lose control.
00:30:56And I'm sorry for that, Ava.
00:30:58I don't know, Chris.
00:31:00Know this.
00:31:03Feel me, Ava.
00:31:21I love you.
00:31:33Leaving so soon?
00:31:36Again?
00:31:39You should rest, Chris. After last night.
00:31:41I don't need to rest, Ava.
00:31:43It was a mistake last night.
00:31:45A mistake that we made three times.
00:31:48Shut up.
00:31:49Did you like it?
00:31:50Maybe.
00:31:51Maybe?
00:31:52Do I need to remind you how good it was?
00:31:54No, stop!
00:31:57Stop!
00:32:01Chris, I have a lecture this morning.
00:32:03A lecture?
00:32:06How about I do a brain check?
00:32:08I'm just truly grateful.
00:32:10I want to give you the opportunity to tell you how grateful I am for...
00:32:19This? My bracelet?
00:32:22Where did you get it from?
00:32:23My best friend Zoe gave it to me.
00:32:25Why?
00:32:26Your friend is a Sullivan.
00:32:28Have you approached me intentionally?
00:32:30Sullivan is not her last name, and no, I didn't approach you with anything, Chris.
00:32:34I don't... I don't know what you're talking about.
00:32:36Then why are you wearing a custom-made bracelet,
00:32:38specifically from a family who tried to kill mine?
00:32:41I don't know, Chris. I don't even know what family you're from.
00:32:44I swear I've never...
00:32:45Don't act innocent, Ava.
00:32:47I don't know how you found me, but let them know...
00:32:50I will come for them.
00:32:52Chris, I don't know who you're talking about. I swear I know nothing.
00:32:56I can't believe they trust you enough to give you this bracelet.
00:32:59The least you could do is admit it.
00:33:03Chris, it's just...
00:33:17Dr Hayes, can I have a word, please?
00:33:20You can speak to me in here.
00:33:22I'm not feeling well. Can I leave early?
00:33:24No, you cannot.
00:33:26Well, look, I've spoken with my group about the papers.
00:33:29They'll happily share my opinion with the class.
00:33:34It's university policy, Ava.
00:33:36You can't leave.
00:33:37That doesn't make sense.
00:33:39Life doesn't make sense.
00:33:40Is that how you take your revenge, Chris?
00:33:43You are no different to every other student, Ava.
00:33:46And please don't cause a scene.
00:33:52Ava, are you okay?
00:33:54You don't really look okay.
00:33:56I'm okay, it's just...
00:33:58If you want, I'll just take you back to my dorm room and you can rest up.
00:34:01Oh, please, you don't have to.
00:34:03Don't worry about it. It's fine.
00:34:06Come on, let's go.
00:34:08Alright?
00:34:17Are you okay?
00:34:19None of your business, brother.
00:34:25Daniella, what are you doing here?
00:34:27I'll kill you!
00:34:28For what she said.
00:34:30Get her!
00:34:31Don't be a bitch!
00:34:34Ava, Ava.
00:34:37Ava.
00:34:38I'm not even worried if anyone sees us.
00:34:40You know why?
00:34:41Because you'll be exposed.
00:34:43I'm not even worried if anyone sees us.
00:34:45You know why?
00:34:46Because you'll be exposed just like Sadie.
00:34:48No, Ava.
00:34:49Because Dr. Hayes clearly hates you too.
00:34:52Nobody's getting exposed this time.
00:34:54Are you going to hurt me?
00:34:55Of course not, you little slut.
00:34:57We're just going to take some photos of you
00:34:59and show everyone how much of a little slutty slut slut you actually are.
00:35:03What do you mean?
00:35:04No one's coming to save you.
00:35:06But Dr. Hayes will be so impressed.
00:35:09Take off her clothes.
00:35:11Stop!
00:35:12No, no!
00:35:17I warned you.
00:35:18How did you get here?
00:35:20Get him!
00:35:35You okay?
00:35:36It was you, wasn't it?
00:35:38What was me?
00:35:39Daniella said that you tried to hurt me.
00:35:43I would never try and hurt you, Ava.
00:35:45She told me everything.
00:35:46She said you'd be impressed if they took naked photos of me
00:35:50and posted them online.
00:35:52Why on earth would I ever say that?
00:35:54She's a liar.
00:35:55If you don't love me, that's fine.
00:35:57But you can't intentionally hurt me.
00:36:01Okay, I think you're being dramatic.
00:36:04We're done, Chris!
00:36:05I hate you!
00:36:09I hate you!
00:36:18What are you doing, Chris?
00:36:19You know she's just manipulating you.
00:36:40What are you doing, Ava?
00:36:55Mum?
00:36:56Are you really pregnant with James' child?
00:36:59I am.
00:37:02Are you not happy for me, Ava?
00:37:04I finally get to marry a real man!
00:37:08I get to marry a rich husband!
00:37:13I mean, I am happy for you, truly.
00:37:16It's just...
00:37:19You can't marry James.
00:37:21Then why not?
00:37:24Why can't I marry James?
00:37:27Just give me one good reason.
00:37:29Because it would make Chris and I siblings.
00:37:33You don't want me to marry James
00:37:35because you've fallen in love with your stepbrother.
00:37:40Do you want to know how I know?
00:37:42It's because Chris told me you tried to seduce him.
00:37:47You, my daughter.
00:37:50You make me sick.
00:37:54Is everything okay?
00:37:56Am I interrupting something?
00:37:58No, no, no.
00:38:00I was just telling Ava how she's going to have a new little sibling.
00:38:05And you too, Chris.
00:38:07There's a new addition to the family.
00:38:09Wow.
00:38:11Congratulations, Emma.
00:38:13I sincerely apologise for my daughter's behaviour.
00:38:19Can you tell me why the hell you told my mum I tried to seduce you?
00:38:23Chris, I'll be marrying your dad soon.
00:38:26So, I'll be your mum.
00:38:28And Ava will be your stepsister.
00:38:34Ava, we're going to be a family.
00:38:36Don't cause any family drama.
00:38:44You rang into my mum and called me a slut?
00:38:48That's not the point.
00:38:49You don't have any inappropriate feelings for Ava, do you?
00:38:54Of course not.
00:38:58I get it.
00:39:00Congratulations, mum, for making us one big, happy family.
00:39:11She's your daughter.
00:39:12You should treat her nicer.
00:39:15Also, if there's anything you need for the wedding, just ask.
00:39:24Of course.
00:39:25Thank you, Chris.
00:39:56Is everything okay?
00:39:58Am I interrupting something?
00:40:00I guess we are going to be stepbrother and stepsister.
00:40:04Oh, mum!
00:40:06Hi, hon.
00:40:08You look gorgeous!
00:40:10Of course I do.
00:40:16Ava!
00:40:19Ava!
00:40:22Ava!
00:40:23Ava!
00:40:26Are you okay?
00:40:27How's your new father treating you?
00:40:28And Chris, is he...
00:40:33Ava, where's the bracelet that I got you?
00:40:35Just forget about it, Zoe.
00:40:37Ava, what's going on?
00:40:39You know you can always talk to me.
00:40:43Chris said the bracelet was from a specific family who killed his family.
00:40:47Do you know who they are and why they would do that?
00:40:50Ava, that bracelet was a gift from your father.
00:40:54Your father saved my family.
00:40:56God, I really hope this isn't what I think it is.
00:40:59I don't understand and you won't believe me.
00:41:01You went crazy saying that your last name must be Sullivan, which it's not.
00:41:05Sullivan?
00:41:07Ava, this is really bad.
00:41:09I don't know what you're talking about, Zoe.
00:41:14I'm sorry, Ava.
00:41:15The bracelet is from an acquaintance.
00:41:18An acquaintance?
00:41:19He will come and visit you when the time is right.
00:41:21Zoe, you're not making all that sense right now.
00:41:25So her last name is not Sullivan.
00:41:27Then where is she from and how did she get the bracelet?
00:41:30Why is it on Ava?
00:41:31Her name is Zoe Smith.
00:41:33Miss Smith.
00:41:34To our knowledge, her family's on our side.
00:41:36There's no reason that they'll send Ava to harm you, sir.
00:41:40Keep digging.
00:41:42Find out more on that bracelet.
00:41:45He hates me.
00:41:47Chris and I are done.
00:41:55What did I do to her?
00:41:57Looks like someone needs a hug.
00:41:58Hi, Lewis.
00:42:03Beautiful wedding.
00:42:05Oh, and I just spoke to your mum now and she said that you're available next weekend
00:42:09I spoke to your mum now and she said that you're available next weekend
00:42:12and I just so happen to have some tickets for a Beethoven concert.
00:42:17Lewis.
00:42:18So, would you like to come with me as my friend or...
00:42:22What are you doing?
00:42:25I'll go with you.
00:42:27As boyfriends and girlfriends.
00:42:34You two are in a relationship.
00:42:36Since when?
00:42:37Well, since about a minute ago.
00:42:41Though to be honest with you, Dr Hayes, I've been dreaming about this day ever since I was 16.
00:42:48Oh, I should reintroduce myself to you as Ava's boyfriend.
00:42:51Because you're Ava's stepbrother.
00:42:53Says who?
00:42:54Says your dad and my mum.
00:42:56Come on, Chris. He's my boyfriend. You don't want to be rude to our guest.
00:43:01Tell him to leave.
00:43:02Why should he?
00:43:04Come on, Lewis.
00:43:05Shall we go for a little bit of fresh air?
00:43:08Sounds good.
00:43:12Where should we go?
00:43:17Ava! Ava!
00:43:21What's going on between you and Lewis? Are you trying to punish me?
00:43:28Me? Aren't you the one trying to punish me?
00:43:30I'm sorry for what I said earlier.
00:43:32It wasn't my intention to hurt you, Ava.
00:43:34I don't know how to talk to you, Chris.
00:43:36Stop harassing me, Chris. Otherwise I'll tell Mum and James.
00:43:39You look stunning today.
00:43:48Interesting.
00:43:49They have the same taste in clothes.
00:43:51Oh my god! You look great.
00:43:55Sorry, sorry, but I haven't seen you around. You are...
00:44:00I'm Sophia.
00:44:01I'm Sophia.
00:44:03Ava.
00:44:06You have the most incredible eyes.
00:44:09No wonder he's mad about you.
00:44:11Uh, he?
00:44:13I mean, boys are mad over your beautiful face.
00:44:20Is that your boyfriend outside?
00:44:21That's messed up, brother.
00:44:23Ooh, forbidden love.
00:44:26Actually, we don't get along.
00:44:28He's, I guess, a lecturer at my school.
00:44:31Such a nightmare.
00:44:33Um, but his dad's nice.
00:44:35I don't call him Dad and he doesn't mind.
00:44:37Why don't you two get along?
00:44:39It's a long story. He's just...
00:44:42Never mind.
00:44:43Boys, right?
00:44:45They never learn until they get themselves hurt.
00:44:48Or, um...
00:44:49Their loved ones.
00:44:51These ain't your bed.
00:44:57What are you doing in here? This is the ladies' bathroom.
00:45:00What's taking you so long?
00:45:02Who were you talking to?
00:45:03It was just a girl. She left a minute ago.
00:45:06Just a girl?
00:45:07What? I can't even talk to girls now.
00:45:09Enjoy your evening.
00:45:11Chris?
00:45:15Chris?
00:45:17Chris?
00:45:19Chris?
00:45:26Watch out, Ava.
00:45:27We don't just have the same taste in clothes.
00:45:37Ava!
00:45:41I tripped over my foot.
00:45:43Let me take a look.
00:45:45It's swollen.
00:45:46It's nothing serious.
00:45:48Here.
00:45:56Ava, stop moving.
00:45:58I don't get you, Chris.
00:45:59You humiliated me in front of my entire class.
00:46:02You don't like me fine, but...
00:46:04Why are you acting like this now?
00:46:06Is it because I have a boyfriend and it bothers you?
00:46:08This has nothing to do with that, Ava.
00:46:10Then what do you want from me?
00:46:11Because I can't handle this hot and cold anymore.
00:46:14I just can't bear the thought of losing you again.
00:46:16Are you serious?
00:46:18You screamed at me.
00:46:19You broke my bracelet.
00:46:20And you can't...
00:46:22What?
00:46:26Ava, look.
00:46:27I'm sorry.
00:46:28I figured it out.
00:46:30My mother's pregnant.
00:46:31A new life is about to begin.
00:46:33Our parents love each other.
00:46:35So I guess I'll stop having inappropriate thoughts, brother.
00:46:38What did you just call me?
00:46:40Brother, brother, brother.
00:46:42Do not call me that.
00:46:43Our parents are married now.
00:46:44Chris, it's done.
00:46:45Let me go!
00:46:56Yeah, okay.
00:46:57You have fun with James, mum.
00:46:58Bye.
00:47:02Oh my god!
00:47:07The ring isn't healed yet?
00:47:09These are new.
00:47:10I may need a bandage.
00:47:16Can I come in?
00:47:24Just put them on the shelf.
00:47:40Ava!
00:47:41Oh, you look gorgeous!
00:47:43Have a wonderful night, okay?
00:47:45But don't come home too soon.
00:47:47It's just a concert, mum.
00:47:49I won't be long.
00:47:51A date, huh?
00:47:52Yeah.
00:47:53I'm going to a concert with Lewis.
00:47:56Bye.
00:47:57Okay, bye.
00:47:58Have fun.
00:47:59Have fun!
00:48:12Thank you for inviting me, Lewis.
00:48:14Thank you for having me.
00:48:18You look beautiful tonight.
00:48:20Oh, you're too kind.
00:48:22Oh, I just need to go to the toilet real quick.
00:48:26Are you okay here?
00:48:28I am.
00:48:29Sweet.
00:48:30I will try not to be long.
00:48:32Yeah.
00:48:39What are you doing here?
00:48:43I'm going to a Beethoven concert.
00:48:45What are your plans for tonight?
00:48:47None of your business, Chris.
00:48:49Ava, I'm sorry, okay?
00:48:51I overreacted with the bracelet.
00:48:53I regret my actions.
00:48:54I didn't mean to do that to you.
00:48:56I'm sorry.
00:48:57I'm glad.
00:48:58That's all you have to say to me.
00:49:00What else do you want me to say?
00:49:02I forgive you and let's move on?
00:49:04I have a boyfriend now, Chris.
00:49:06Just leave us.
00:49:07Ava, I'm from the royal family.
00:49:09What?
00:49:13Ava, I'm from the royal family.
00:49:15What?
00:49:17I'm not like a prince or anything.
00:49:19But my family descends from the Duke of Ravenshire.
00:49:23Almost 20 years ago, my family was killed in a car accident.
00:49:27It was orchestrated by a family who is an enemy of mine.
00:49:32They don't know that I survived.
00:49:34Who's they?
00:49:36Michael Sullivan.
00:49:38He's a remote cousin from my dad's side.
00:49:40He runs the company that my family built.
00:49:43He doesn't have a title.
00:49:46Ava, please say something.
00:49:48I don't know what you want me to say, Chris.
00:49:52I mean, I'm sorry for everything that's happened.
00:49:54Can you at least forgive me for all the horrible things I've said to you?
00:49:58I don't know, Chris.
00:50:00You broke my heart.
00:50:02Just, just leave it.
00:50:08And that's what you want?
00:50:10What else do I want?
00:50:12Everyone still thinks we're step-siblings.
00:50:16Oh, Ava, how was your night, honey?
00:50:20Yeah, it was fun.
00:50:22Yeah?
00:50:23When are we going to meet him?
00:50:25Please bring him around sometime.
00:50:27Next time.
00:50:28Oh, come on.
00:50:35Bring him home, huh?
00:50:37Louis.
00:50:38It's what I promised him.
00:50:40I'm sorry.
00:50:42Bring him home, huh?
00:50:43Louis.
00:50:44It's what our parents wanted.
00:50:46After all, he's my boyfriend.
00:50:47He's not your boyfriend.
00:50:48Ava, you're driving me crazy.
00:50:53Ava, you're driving me crazy.
00:50:57Let go of my hands, Chris.
00:50:59My mum will be here any minute.
00:51:01I don't care.
00:51:02I love you, Ava.
00:51:04You're driving me crazy.
00:51:05You don't know what you're saying, Chris.
00:51:07I do.
00:51:08And I can't stand seeing you with another man.
00:51:11Especially not Louis.
00:51:35Ava?
00:51:36Ava, it's mum.
00:51:38I've got the Custody Style dresses.
00:51:41Open the door.
00:51:44My mum's right outside.
00:51:47Mum, I'm really tired today.
00:51:50Can we do this tomorrow?
00:51:52No, stop it.
00:51:53You just need a pink one, honey.
00:51:56Can you just take some pictures of the clothes and send them to me, please?
00:52:02What are you doing in there?
00:52:05Mum, I'm just really tired today.
00:52:09You're being very strange today.
00:52:13I'll just send you the pictures tomorrow then.
00:52:15Bye.
00:52:17You're crazy. My mum could have heard us.
00:52:19Ava, you're making me crazy.
00:52:30It's Louis.
00:52:38It's Louis.
00:52:40Should you answer or should I?
00:52:42Louis is just a good friend, actually.
00:52:45Hi, Louis.
00:52:47I really enjoyed last night.
00:52:49So, when can I be your real boyfriend?
00:52:52I'm so sorry, Louis.
00:52:55You have nothing to apologise for, Ava.
00:52:57I'm more than happy to pretend to be your boyfriend in front of Chris.
00:53:02I'll always be waiting for you.
00:53:04You deserve someone better, Louis.
00:53:08I'm sorry.
00:53:14Ava, I really like you.
00:53:16That doesn't mean we have to rush into anything.
00:53:18I'm just hoping you think about it.
00:53:24That doesn't mean we have to rush into anything.
00:53:26I'm just hoping you think about it.
00:53:29Louis, you're a great friend, but I couldn't do that to you.
00:53:33I'm sorry.
00:53:35I wish you could lie just a little bit.
00:53:39So, you and Dr Hayes.
00:53:41Seems like a real rollercoaster.
00:53:44You sure you don't want some help?
00:53:46What do you mean?
00:53:47I can pretend to be your boyfriend.
00:53:49Maybe I'd consider it if I didn't know you had feelings for me.
00:53:54Ava, I don't care if you think you're using me.
00:53:56As long as you're happy, I'm happy.
00:53:59Good boy.
00:54:02The kids adore you.
00:54:03So, you too, unfortunately.
00:54:09I just went to the concert with Louis because I wanted to thank him.
00:54:15So, you did that just to make me jealous?
00:54:18No, not everything is about you, Chris.
00:54:21It was just a friendly get-together with a good friend.
00:54:24But you knew how that would make me feel, didn't you?
00:54:27We did break up.
00:54:29It was a healing process, Chris.
00:54:31A healing process?
00:54:33Were you irritating me, Ava?
00:54:36And seducing me won't save you this time.
00:54:38Then show me what you're gonna do to a bad girl, Dr Hayes.
00:54:45We've been gone for a long time, our parents might never see us.
00:54:50I don't care.
00:54:51Do you?
00:54:52Me neither.
00:54:59Do your students know how impatient you are, Dr Hayes?
00:55:02My patience has been tested by a very bad student.
00:55:15They don't seem to be back yet.
00:55:17Are you alright, Chris?
00:55:18Yeah.
00:55:23I've been noticing Chris and Ava's room lately.
00:55:27You mean they've been getting a bit too close lately?
00:55:30A little.
00:55:31Yeah, but don't worry.
00:55:32I mean, Ava just said Chris is helping tutor her, so that might...
00:55:38What's the matter?
00:55:40They don't seem to be happy that they're getting along.
00:55:43A relationship can't go beyond siblings.
00:55:46I can't have Chris making the same mistakes as me.
00:55:49Going after a commoner!
00:55:51What?
00:55:52James!
00:55:53I am not a commoner!
00:55:55I am not a commoner!
00:55:59It can't go beyond siblings.
00:56:02Siblings, huh?
00:56:03Shut up!
00:56:04Going after a commoner!
00:56:06What?
00:56:09I am not a commoner!
00:56:20Someone may see us.
00:56:22Don't worry.
00:56:23I think I locked the door.
00:56:26Chris, are you in there?
00:56:28What are we going to do?
00:56:30Ava, it's okay.
00:56:32Ben is with me.
00:56:33Our dean is working for you.
00:56:36Sorry to interrupt.
00:56:37Chris, I need to talk to you.
00:56:39Good to see you, Ava.
00:56:41It's good to see you too, Dean...
00:56:44Professor...
00:56:45Cole.
00:56:55Do you know what you're doing?
00:56:59What do you mean?
00:57:00We're practically at war, Your Grace.
00:57:02Ava is a commoner.
00:57:03She can't help you much.
00:57:05Sophia Sterling, on the other hand, is a much better match.
00:57:07A much better duchess.
00:57:09I'm aware.
00:57:11But I cannot define my feelings for Ava, Ben, Chris.
00:57:15I love her.
00:57:16Chris, you've got to see what he's in here.
00:57:20Yes, Your Grace.
00:57:21Of course.
00:57:22Your Grace.
00:57:25Ben.
00:57:31What did you talk about with Ben?
00:57:33He seemed upset.
00:57:35Just business talks.
00:57:37Nothing I can't handle.
00:57:38Okay.
00:57:40We should probably get going.
00:57:41We've been gone long enough and they're probably waiting for us at the restaurant.
00:57:46What?
00:57:48So you brought me here just to tease me?
00:57:52It's my mum.
00:57:56Hi mum.
00:57:59Yeah, it shouldn't be too long.
00:58:01No, I haven't seen Chris.
00:58:05Bye.
00:58:16Chris?
00:58:18Will this be a surprise date?
00:58:21Chris, come out or I'll leave.
00:58:25Chris?
00:58:33Mum?
00:58:42How do you explain this?
00:58:44How do you explain this?
00:58:48I...
00:58:50Have you two gone all the way?
00:58:53Unbelievable!
00:58:56I told you not to marry James.
00:58:59You're pregnant, aren't you?
00:59:01What?
00:59:03Tell me to calm down!
00:59:08You shameless whore!
00:59:20Just wake up!
00:59:23Chris will never, ever end up with a girl like you!
00:59:33I never expected to be with him forever.
00:59:37What about you? You always bring some random man to the house.
00:59:42What are you talking about?
00:59:45Who told you that?
00:59:48No one told me anything. I've seen it with my own eyes.
00:59:52You bring some mysterious man to the house every time James isn't there.
00:59:58I'm not stupid!
01:00:07Chris?
01:00:09You okay?
01:00:11Have you seen Ava? She's supposed to be home now.
01:00:14She's out with her mother having some girl time.
01:00:16You sure?
01:00:18She hasn't been answering my calls.
01:00:21Join me.
01:00:23What's going on with you and Ava?
01:00:35Well, I'm sure you already know this.
01:00:39But myself and Ava are now official.
01:00:42Chris.
01:00:44You can date as many commoners as you like.
01:00:49But you have to marry Lady Sophia.
01:00:52I'm not marrying Sophia. Myself and Ava are official.
01:00:56You have a royal title. Royal duties to perform.
01:01:01How could anyone as ordinary as Ava be your Duchess?
01:01:06How could Ava be your Duchess?
01:01:09Apart from the fact that her mother is my wife and she is your sister.
01:01:14You know where she is, don't you?
01:01:17What would the King think?
01:01:19I don't care what the King thinks. Tell me where she is.
01:01:23Ava is with her boyfriend.
01:01:27Ava needs to be with someone of her own kind.
01:01:30Where we don't belong.
01:01:37You mean Louis?
01:01:40Yeah, that wasn't the point.
01:01:45Chris!
01:01:51Ava? Are you okay?
01:01:55Louis, why are you here?
01:01:58You sent me the message, remember?
01:02:03Are you hurt?
01:02:04I'm feeling sick.
01:02:07My mum...
01:02:09What?
01:02:11She drugged me again.
01:02:15Okay, can you walk? Let's get you out of here.
01:02:20She drugged me again.
01:02:24What did you do to her?
01:02:28This is not what you think it is.
01:02:31Stay away from her or I'll end you.
01:02:33Chris, stop!
01:02:38Ava, are you okay?
01:02:52Do you need anything else?
01:02:55Don't go, Chris. Please, stay.
01:03:03I'm not going anywhere, okay?
01:03:14No! I can't believe what I'm seeing!
01:03:20I can't believe what I'm seeing!
01:03:26Chris, you and Ava are going to have a sibling soon.
01:03:30You and Ava are going to have a sibling soon.
01:03:34Does it look like I care?
01:03:36Mum, you drugged me again. I'm your daughter.
01:03:40Ava, you should be with Louis.
01:03:44Or do you want the whole world to know that you're sleeping with your step-brother?
01:03:50You lay one finger on her and see what happens.
01:03:58What have you found out?
01:04:00Ava is not affiliated with Sullivan & Co. She's nobody.
01:04:04Good. It makes things easier.
01:04:09This is a really nice house, James.
01:04:13I sent a message to your father but I didn't expect you to be here so soon.
01:04:17I just can't wait to meet my future husband.
01:04:20And everyone's expecting Chris to come back.
01:04:23And we're having a good time.
01:04:25Ava! Ava! Come and meet your future sister-in-law.
01:04:29That's news to me.
01:04:31Chris, you don't want to disappoint your dad or my family, do you?
01:04:37Sophia, I acknowledge what you and your family have done.
01:04:41But just to clear the air, Ava here is my girlfriend.
01:04:51Excuse us.
01:04:59You'll come around, Sophia.
01:05:01Have you seen your room yet?
01:05:03Oh, did you want to show me?
01:05:10So you have a future wife.
01:05:12Ava.
01:05:14When am I going to be invited to the wedding?
01:05:16There is no wedding.
01:05:18Sophia's dad is a resourceful and wealthy man.
01:05:21He's pushed marriage on us many times. But I would never. Ever.
01:05:25Chris.
01:05:26Ava, I'm crazy about you.
01:05:29You shouldn't have hit Lewis.
01:05:31My mum drugged me. Lewis was just there to protect me.
01:05:34And have you ever wondered why he approached you?
01:05:37Why he approached your mum?
01:05:39He's just a good friend.
01:05:41A good friend.
01:05:43A good friend who clearly wants to be more than a friend.
01:05:46And yet there's someone in your house claiming you two are getting married.
01:05:57And yet there's someone in your house claiming you two are getting married.
01:06:00Doesn't seem like a strong relationship.
01:06:02Does it?
01:06:10You're not supposed to be in here.
01:06:15Michael's schedule for the next three months?
01:06:18He told you.
01:06:20I come in good faith.
01:06:21He told you. I come in good faith.
01:06:32What do you think, Chris?
01:06:34I think that I have a girlfriend.
01:06:37Siblings?
01:06:39Ava and I are together. And nothing is going to change that.
01:06:43You never know.
01:06:52What have you got for me?
01:06:54It only works for a few minutes.
01:06:57That's all I need.
01:07:07Whoops.
01:07:10Chris, are we still going to the...
01:07:13Ava, did you need something?
01:07:15What are you doing?
01:07:17Chris is...
01:07:18such a strong man.
01:07:21But you already knew that, didn't you, Ava?
01:07:23No, I don't believe it.
01:07:25Well, believe it.
01:07:27Because Chris is mine.
01:07:29And the sooner you accept that, the easier it's going to be for you.
01:07:33Chris, wake up!
01:07:37No!
01:07:44I'm so sorry.
01:07:49I'm so sorry.
01:07:53Chris?
01:07:56Chris, wake up!
01:07:58What did you do to him?
01:08:00Me?
01:08:02You're the one who got in the way, Ava.
01:08:04I'm a lady, okay?
01:08:06You're no one.
01:08:08Leave Chris or I will deal with you myself.
01:08:10What are you going to do?
01:08:13And this?
01:08:14And this?
01:08:18This is just the beginning.
01:08:20Don't do this, please.
01:08:23Chris, wake up!
01:08:25Ava?
01:08:29What did you do to Ava, Sophia?
01:08:31Nothing!
01:08:33It's not what it looks like, okay?
01:08:35Chris, she's not the right one for you.
01:08:37That's why you hurt her.
01:08:39Enough!
01:08:41You need to leave, Sophia.
01:08:42Don't ever come back.
01:08:47Are you okay?
01:08:56Here you go.
01:08:58Chris is making a big mistake.
01:09:00And when he fails, it's going to be you who's to blame.
01:09:03I know you have a fair whole family, Sophia.
01:09:06But you're not the only one who can help Chris.
01:09:08And you think you can.
01:09:09I may not be my child, but I have this friend.
01:09:12Her name is Zoe Smith.
01:09:14Her brother is very happy to ally with Chris.
01:09:17How do you know Zoe Smith?
01:09:19Is Chris letting you help with the business?
01:09:21Of course he is.
01:09:23There's no secrets between us.
01:09:25Is that so?
01:09:27Love isn't a competition, Sophia.
01:09:29We spend time with the people we care about,
01:09:31not with the people who will bring us the most profit.
01:09:34I hope you find the right man one day.
01:09:37Goodbye, Sophia.
01:09:40Sophia, I heard you're going to the dinner tomorrow night,
01:09:43hosted by Lord Blackwood.
01:09:45I'm taking over.
01:09:47So don't cause any trouble.
01:09:49Are you planning to go public with her tomorrow?
01:09:51Chris, you can't, okay?
01:09:53It's far too soon.
01:09:55I'm ready to face you, Sophia.
01:09:57Michael as well.
01:09:59See you tomorrow.
01:10:09Come on.
01:10:25Ava must go!
01:10:31Ava, come here!
01:10:33Sorry.
01:10:35Oh my god, look at the size of this place.
01:10:37I mean, how cool.
01:10:40Are you okay?
01:10:42Yeah, I'm okay.
01:10:44Just not used to a place this fancy.
01:10:46You'll do great.
01:10:49Zoe, hi.
01:10:51Hi.
01:10:53Do you mind if I borrow Ava for a minute?
01:10:55Yeah, she's all yours.
01:10:57You hear that?
01:10:59You're all mine.
01:11:01Shut up.
01:11:03Where are we going?
01:11:05Everyone!
01:11:07I have an announcement.
01:11:11First of all, I'd like to thank the Lord of Blackwood.
01:11:15Thank you, Ben.
01:11:19My name is Chris Hastings,
01:11:21and I am back.
01:11:23I'm not here to take part.
01:11:25I'm here to take over.
01:11:27Almost ten years ago now, I disappeared,
01:11:30for safety purposes.
01:11:32As of a couple of days ago,
01:11:33my team has submitted crucial evidence.
01:11:36The Hastings car crash investigation
01:11:39is now open.
01:11:41And now,
01:11:43I'm ready to kick Michael Sullivan's ass.
01:11:46I also have a special announcement.
01:11:50Along this bumpy journey,
01:11:52I found someone special.
01:11:55Someone who sets my heart on fire.
01:11:58Someone I love.
01:12:03I love you.
01:12:09Ava Benner.
01:12:14Will you marry me?
01:12:26Will you marry me?
01:12:28Will you marry me?
01:12:31This isn't a part of the plan.
01:12:33You didn't say anything about proposing.
01:12:35Yes, I know. I'm aware.
01:12:37Just say yes.
01:12:39Yes, Chris.
01:12:43She said yes.
01:12:58I'm sorry. Thank you for understanding.
01:13:03Who are you?
01:13:11An epic party always ends in tragedy.
01:13:14Let's see if Chris will still marry you like this, Ava.
01:13:22Ava.
01:13:23Ava.
01:13:26Why is Jack...
01:13:29Seems like you knew the perpetrator, Sophia.
01:13:31Wasn't he working for you, Chris?
01:13:34Are you... You can't be suspecting me.
01:13:37Okay, she's the suspicious one.
01:13:40She is killing people around you.
01:13:43She's a killer.
01:13:45He's not dead, Sophia.
01:13:47Yes, he is.
01:13:49There's surveillance cameras everywhere.
01:13:51There's surveillance cameras everywhere.
01:13:54He attacked me. I was just self-defensing.
01:13:56Self-defensing is not a word.
01:13:58Self-defensing is a word.
01:14:01You brought in a spy.
01:14:03No, self-defensing is not a word and he's not a spy, okay?
01:14:05He's working for me.
01:14:07So you admitted it was your plan.
01:14:09Tell you what.
01:14:11It was our plan to draw him out.
01:14:19Chris, please.
01:14:21Sophia, there never wasn't us.
01:14:23Do you seriously want me to reconsider business with your father?
01:14:26No.
01:14:28Then you have your answer.
01:14:37Ava, are you okay?
01:14:40I can't help but think I'm utterly useless.
01:14:45Ava, I don't need a girlfriend to help me.
01:14:47I just want to make sure you're safe.
01:14:59How could you be so reckless, Chris?
01:15:02You should have spoken to me first.
01:15:04What were you thinking?
01:15:06We've nearly got enough to put Michael Sullivan behind bars.
01:15:08And this is the love of my life.
01:15:10You are playing with fire.
01:15:12Have you ever really cared for the man who raised you?
01:15:15Do you even respect him?
01:15:17And Ava?
01:15:23Oh my God, have you thought about my unborn child?
01:15:27And the scandal because his step-siblings not only slept together
01:15:32but they decided to tell the whole world about it.
01:15:36I am so disappointed, Chris.
01:15:42Father!
01:15:43Father!
01:15:45James!
01:16:04He got away.
01:16:08Wait.
01:16:11James, honey.
01:16:13James.
01:16:15James is gone.
01:16:18Uncle Dad.
01:16:31I'm so sorry, Chris.
01:16:33Please say something.
01:16:36It's not safe here anymore, Ava.
01:16:39Zoe will pick you and your mum up to a safe house.
01:16:41It's not safe here anymore.
01:16:43What about you?
01:16:45Can't I just stay with you?
01:16:48Because what happened to Uncle James could happen to any one of us.
01:16:51And I can't allow that to happen.
01:16:54I'll see you soon, boo.
01:17:07Ava, I'll be with you in ten minutes, okay?
01:17:09Do you need anything?
01:17:11I can pick up some stuff along the way.
01:17:13I'm okay, thank you though.
01:17:15I'll get my mum first and then I'll meet you at the front.
01:17:19See you soon.
01:17:21Bye.
01:17:25Mum, we need to go.
01:17:28Mum?
01:17:31Mum?
01:17:35Oh my God!
01:17:40Ava!
01:17:42Who are you?
01:17:44It's so good to finally meet you.
01:17:47I'm Michael Sullivan.
01:17:52I'm Michael Sullivan.
01:17:53I'm Michael Sullivan.
01:18:07Michael, you pathetic, evil son of a bitch, let me out!
01:18:12You've got quite a mouth on you there, Ava.
01:18:15You wouldn't want me to cut your tongue out, would you?
01:18:19If you wouldn't do that, you'd need me talking to get to Chris.
01:18:21Oh, do I?
01:18:25You see, Ava,
01:18:27you think far too low of me.
01:18:30I don't really care to get Christopher himself.
01:18:34I just want to make his life a living misery for as long as he lives.
01:18:40And I was doing well.
01:18:43So well.
01:18:46That frightened little kitten was living in fear.
01:18:49Until you showed up.
01:18:52Well, I'm going to crush you, Ava,
01:18:55like I did his mother and father.
01:18:58And then I'll send you to him,
01:19:01piece by piece.
01:19:05Oh, you bitch!
01:19:14Chris is mine!
01:19:16Chris!
01:19:18Who do you think you are?
01:19:20You can't be scared.
01:19:22They're all witnesses.
01:19:24I killed them all.
01:19:26Leave us alone.
01:19:28Shh!
01:19:30Zombies have come to save you, Ava.
01:19:32It's okay. Chris is on his way.
01:19:34We're going to go. You need to follow me.
01:19:47Mom, what are you doing here?
01:19:50Hey, darling.
01:19:53Mom, what have you done?
01:19:55I've always been a strong woman.
01:19:58You should know that, Ava.
01:20:00Michael's the father of my child.
01:20:04I just moved in with James to spy on Chris.
01:20:08James loved you and he's dead because of you.
01:20:11Is that what you wanted?
01:20:12James loved you and he's dead because of you.
01:20:15Is that what you wanted?
01:20:19Mom, no!
01:20:23How could you do that?
01:20:25She's carrying your child.
01:20:27Which I never asked for.
01:20:29She served her purpose.
01:20:31Now it's your turn.
01:20:34Stop!
01:20:40The two of us
01:20:42are in this together.
01:21:01Louis!
01:21:03What are you doing here?
01:21:05Ava, I know that there's a lot going on right now,
01:21:08but we need to get out of here now.
01:21:10Ava, are you okay?
01:21:12No, you haven't told us why you're here.
01:21:15There's no time for that.
01:21:17No, you're not taking Ava anywhere
01:21:20until you tell us exactly why you're here.
01:21:24Michael Sullivan is my dad.
01:21:27What?
01:21:29I'm ashamed of what he's done.
01:21:31Believe me, I'm nothing like him.
01:21:33I just want to get you out of here, Ava.
01:21:35Come on!
01:21:37How are we supposed to believe you, Louis?
01:21:40Look!
01:21:43Oh, for God's sake!
01:21:50Are you okay?
01:21:54Thanks for everything, Louis.
01:21:58No, thank you for telling me what my dad did.
01:22:01You told Louis to come here?
01:22:03I did.
01:22:06I'm sorry for choking you.
01:22:08Friends?
01:22:10Friends.
01:22:12Friends.
01:22:28Ava!
01:22:30James!
01:22:38Mom, no!
01:22:42Ava, are you okay?
01:22:45You were having a nightmare.
01:22:47He killed her, Chris.
01:22:49She was pregnant with his child and he killed her.
01:22:52I know.
01:22:54But he's gone now.
01:22:56We don't have to worry anymore.
01:22:58She was the only family I had.
01:23:01You've got me now, Ava.
01:23:09You've got me now, Ava.
01:23:11Did you get my phone?
01:23:13I recorded Michael talking about the car crash.
01:23:17I hope it'll help.
01:23:19There's not much else I can do.
01:23:22Ava, why would you say that?
01:23:24Sophia was right.
01:23:26She'll be a much better wife than I.
01:23:29Please don't say that.
01:23:32You are the love of my life.
01:23:35You are the person I want to see every morning.
01:23:38Every night.
01:23:40The thought of losing you kills me.
01:23:43Ava, I was scared when I found out you were gone tonight.
01:23:47The thought of what he could have done to you.
01:23:50It was like being stabbed in the chest with a knife.
01:23:53Through my heart.
01:23:55Through my soul.
01:23:59I'm coming to arrange a wedding.
01:24:01Marry me.
01:24:03Please.
01:24:05Yes.
01:24:10Yes.
01:24:18Oh my god, Ava.
01:24:20You look gorgeous.
01:24:24Look at you.
01:24:30Sophia?
01:24:32What are you doing here? You're not invited.
01:24:34It's okay, Zoe.
01:24:36What do you want, Sophia?
01:24:37Everything has been taken care of.
01:24:39I just wanted to say the best of what we want.
01:24:42But Chris is still working with us.
01:24:57I have one more guest, Chris.
01:25:03Dad?
01:25:08Dad?
01:25:10Ava.
01:25:13It's good to see you.
01:25:17Ava's father.
01:25:19The entire time.
01:25:21Dad, how?
01:25:23It must be such a shock.
01:25:25I was a key witness to the car accident that killed Chris' parents.
01:25:30My testimony and your recording was what brought Michael down in the end.
01:25:34I saw everything that day.
01:25:37Chris, you're a good man for protecting her the way you did.
01:25:45And I was the one that gave you the bracelet, so that they'd think that you were one of them.
01:25:51And I'm so sorry.
01:25:53I didn't contact you and Emma after the divorce.
01:25:56Because Sullivan was after me.
01:25:58As much as it would hurt, I knew that the only thing I could do
01:26:02I knew that the only way to protect you from them was to leave.
01:26:09I can't.
01:26:11I'm so sorry it took so long.
01:26:14I never wanted to be that way.
01:26:18I love you.
01:26:28Now you've got more important things to do now, so get up there.
01:26:34Lewis couldn't be here today, but he asked me to give you this.
01:26:43Wishing you a happy life with Chris.
01:26:46If not, you know where to find me.
01:26:49Not gonna happen.
01:26:53We will live our best lives together.
01:26:56Forever.
01:26:59Well, are we ready to begin?
01:27:01Yes.
01:27:03Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the house of God to celebrate the union of Christopher Alphonse Martin.
01:27:11I do.
01:27:12No, Chris, you have to look.
01:27:13I do too.
01:27:15Fine, kiss the bride.
01:27:19Kiss the bride.