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Hey, look at you, gorgeous.

All dressed up and out here alone.

Let go.

Hey,

get back here!

Can you come get me?

It's our wedding night.

And you're pregnant.

You can't go out there alone.

She's 19.

You can't keep treating her like a little kid.

Ella, I'm married now. I can't leave right now. I'll send someone to get you.

Mom, he's got me!

Please help me!

There you are.

You done with that call?

Maybe mommy can stay on the line and listen to you beg.

Isla!

You stole my books.

Do you know who I am?

Who doesn't?

You're the mob boss nobody crosses.

Betray you, and even your family ends up dead.

Victoria, Hila's in trouble.

She's near your club. I'm sending you her location.

Please, go get her.

Get the car.

Let me go!

Come on.

Get in the van. We're going to have some fun.

Mommy's not coming.

I'll show you what you've been missing.

Let her go.

Come any closer and I'll cut her throat!

Ella, duck.

Victoria? Mom's friend?

Did Mom send her?

Fuck.

Been a while, Ella.

What are you doing?

You've still got rain on you.

Let me.

It's been forever.

How is she even more attractive now?

Hmm. That spot's dry.

Unless... you wanted to keep going?

I got it.

Then hold it close.

You're shaking.

Look at you, all grown up.

Is this boy why you're so set on going tonight?

It's not about him.

He's the football captain. Everybody knows him.

If I go to his party, maybe people will finally talk to me.

Ever since I transferred, I eat lunch alone.

I go everywhere alone.

Even in gym, nobody wants me on their team.

Helen doesn't know?

Dad died. Mom remarried.

Now there's a baby on the way. She barely has time for me anymore.

I don't want to be alone.

Chin up, kitten.

You almost got dragged into a van.

I'm taking you home.

No!

Nobody's there anyway!

You won't take me?

Fine! I'll go myself!

Don't.

You're just like mom.

You don't care what I want.

You're not even trying to understand me.

Behave, Ella.

Don't test my patience.

We're here. Go have your party.

I'll wait outside.

When you're done, you're coming with me.

Put that out.

Since I took over, no one's had the nerve to order me around.

Except you.

Why is everyone so afraid of you?

The night I took over, three people said no.

By morning, all that was left were three empty seats.

Pick it up.

Planning to stay down there?

Get a grip, Ella.

She's your mom's friend.

What were you even looking at?

You might want to look down.

Why didn't you tell me?

Well, someone wouldn't look up.

Still haven't had enough of the view?

I got it.

Look up.

Come on, Ella. Stop doing everything she says.

But I don't want her to stop.

Go on.

I'll be right here.

She didn't mean anything by it.

Stop thinking about it.

Let me see that. Who sent it?

Madison?

Isn't she the one your mom said was always picking on you?

Why would you trust her?

I dated this guy after I transferred.

I wouldn't sleep with him.

After we broke up, he told the whole school.

Last time I threw a party, nobody showed.

Mother, mom has a new family too. I just don't want to be alone tonight.

There are other ways to make friends.

I have to see these people every day.

If I don't go in tonight, I'll still be eating alone tomorrow.

I'll go with you.

And then they'll think I need a babysitter even to go to a party.

I'm 19.

Let me do this on my own.

Just this once.

Come here.

Does everyone have to do this?

You could just say thank you.

Can I go now?

Go on.

If anyone bothers you, call me. I'm right outside.

I thought Madison was kidding.

She actually brought that freak?

God, she looks so out of place here.

Oh my God.

This is gonna be good.

Why is everyone staring at me?

You wanted to meet everyone, right?

Come on.

I'll introduce you.

Find out who booked the place tonight.

Is this seat taken?

Yeah.

She's with me. Make room.

Ignore them. They're like this with everyone new.

Come on. I'll help you meet everyone.

Let's play a game.

Okay, anonymous vote. Who would you want to date tonight?

Wait, don't put me up there.

Everyone's in. You wanted to meet people, didn't you?

Madison,

turn it off.

Your ex was right. You date a guy and won't even let him touch you?

No wonder nobody wants you.

I said no to sex.

And suddenly he's telling everyone I'm a turnaff.

And you believed him?

Oh, please.

You seriously thought Liam would invite a virgin nobody wants?

I sent that invite.

I never said he liked me.

I came here to make friends.

Did you hear that? She still thinks we're her friends.

Let go of me.

Liam isn't even here, and she got all dressed up for him?

That's just sad.

Give it back!

I'm leaving!

Whoa, hey.

Who's this?

Well, well.

Looks like our little Miss Virgins has a secret.

Why so nervous?

Got something on there you don't want us seeing?

Get off me! That's my phone!

That vote was lame.

Let's give everyone something worth watching.

Ever since Mom remarried, every time I call her, I feel like an outsider.

Wow.

Someone's got some serious mommy issues.

She has a whole new life.

Soon there'll be a new baby, too.

She probably won't even notice me anymore.

Those are private! Give me my phone!

Relax. This next one's way better.

Victoria's mom's friend.

So why do I want her to kiss me every time she looks at me?

Wait, she's into her mom's friend?

No wonder she's not into Liam. Guess that's why she wouldn't sleep with her

ex either.

Ew, that's gross.

She's got a thing for women her mom's age. What a freak.

I know I shouldn't feel this way, but when she says my name, I want her to

have eyes only for me.

Stop filming!

Give me my phone!

So, Ella, how do two girls even do it? You gonna let your mom's friend take

your virginity?

It's none of your business.

Give it back.

Let her see how bad you want her you freak get your hand off her

What

happened

you all had plenty to say a second ago we were just messing around give me the

phone I won't say it again You saw all that

I did.

Look at me, Ella.

Apologize to her.

Loud enough for everyone to hear.

She's got nothing to be ashamed of.

You do.

You had no problem filming her. Hand it over.

I haven't shared it.

Then delete it.

Right in front of her.

Where do you think you're going?

You got the phone back.

What else do you want?

You were about to push her into the pool?

She can't keep her balance?

How's that my fault?

Save the pool security footage.

We weren't trying to hurt her.

We were just messing around.

Then why don't you stand by the pool and let her push you in?

I apologize to her.

Loud enough for everyone to hear.

Sorry. There.

Happy?

Ella, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have taken your phone.

And?

I shouldn't have played the videos or pushed you.

We'll deal with the rest tomorrow.

Can we go now?

Of course.

Hold on to me.

Why didn't you ask me anything back there?

About what?

The videos.

Everything I said. You heard it all.

You need to get changed.

Get in the car first.

So you don't even want to hear me out?

I didn't say that.

You won't even look at me!

I'm looking now.

What do you want to say?

Do you think I'm disgusting too?

The people I find disgusting are still inside.

But you heard me say I wanted you to- Ella.

You don't have to explain yourself out here.

Do you regret coming to get me?

No. Get in.

Mom sent you.

Now you take me home, and that's it.

Do you want me to leave now?

I didn't say that.

Looks like you've got quite a crush on me.

I just...

Wanted a picture at the time.

Could you please say something?

First you were afraid I'd ask.

Now you're upset that I haven't.

I don't know what you're thinking.

I'm thinking we need to take care of that cut on your neck.

Don't touch it.

I'll take care of it myself when I get home.

Do you have anything to treat it at home?

You're coming to my place tonight.

Because Mom's too busy to look after me.

So you're taking over?

Because I'm looking right at that cut.

And once you've treated it, you'll send me away?

If you want to stay, you can ask.

I don't want to go home tonight.

All right.

You're not going to ask Mom?

I'll tell her you're safe.

Do you usually bring other people home?

What kind of people do you mean?

The bathroom's through there. Call me when you've changed.

Whose clothes are these?

They're new.

I'm not asking if anyone's worn them.

Then what are you asking?

Nothing. Just go outside for now.

You can lock the door.

Move your hair aside.

It's just a little cut. It'll be fine tomorrow.

You flitched the second I touched it. I did not.

What about now?

It hurts.

Tell me if it hurts.

Who are you trying to impress?

Mom always says I can't be afraid of everything.

You don't have to tough it out here.

Are you this patient with everyone?

Other people don't grab my hand and tell me they're not scared.

You can hold on to me. Just leave the cut alone.

You saved me twice today.

So don't make it three.

Are you saying I'm a burden?

I'm trying to get you through tonight in one piece.

Why so quiet?

You're too close.

Better? I didn't tell you to leave.

I mean, you're not done yet.

I'm already done.

So you really didn't hear what they played?

You don't have to spare my feelings.

I heard it.

All of it?

Enough to know they had no right to touch your phone.

I'm not asking about them.

I know.

Then why do you keep avoiding it?

Because you didn't choose to tell me those things.

But you already know.

Knowing is one thing. Making you admit it is another.

Do you think I'm childish now?

When you tried to open that car door tonight, yes.

That's not what I meant!

You're finally looking at me when you talk.

You're teasing me again.

You keep sneaking looks at me.

Can't I look back?

Don't come any closer.

Alright. You're agreeing just like that?

You were very clear.

Then why were you always ordering me around before?

Because you were putting yourself in danger out of anger.

Some of those things I said in the videos... I was just getting carried

away. Which ones?

Do you have to make me say it right now?

No.

If you want me to know, tell me yourself.

If I tell you, will you stop coming to get me?

No.

Not going to answer?

I don't know what to say.

Start by telling her you're safe.

She'll tell me to come home right away.

Could you talk to her for me first, please?

Helen, Ella's here with me. She's safe now.

Why did you take her home with you?

Her clothes were wet and she had a cut on her neck. I just finished treating

it.

She's hurt? How bad is it?

It's not deep.

I'll check it again tomorrow.

Put her on the phone.

Give her a little time.

A lot happened tonight.

Someone already sent me the video from the party. Why would she say those

things?

They took her private videos and showed them to everyone.

I'm asking why she would feel that way about you. You need to hear that from

her.

She's only 19.

Does she even know what she's saying?

I do.

You're my friend. You should know where to draw the line. I don't want to leave.

Then bring her home right now.

Ella, you're right there?

I wasn't making a scene.

You've made enough of a scene tonight. Come home. We'll talk.

Then why won't you answer my calls?

You tell her for me. She'll listen to you.

This time, answer her yourself.

You want me to leave too?

I'm not sending you away.

Take the phone.

Ella, did you hear me?

I heard you.

Send me the address.

I'll arrange a car to pick you up.

You're not coming yourself?

It's late.

Let's get you home first.

You always say to come home first, and we'll talk about everything else later.

Because I worry when you're out.

When I was hiding in that alley, you told me to wait for someone else, too. I

called Victoria.

She was closer to you. I know.

But I wanted to hear you say you were coming. Ella, I can't drop everything

every time.

But I don't always ask you for help.

We'll talk about this at home.

Will anyone be waiting for me at home tonight?

You're back to blaming me for getting married.

I'm asking if you'll spend tonight with me.

I'll make time tomorrow.

Tonight, just go to your room and rest.

I don't want to be alone tonight.

So you're staying at her place?

She hasn't made me explain everything right this second.

Do you know what kind of person she is?

Don't go.

Victoria, you promised to help me look after her.

I'm listening.

Then bring her home.

Mom, I'm not coming home tonight. Ella? I'm safe. I'll call you tomorrow.

You said I could stay.

I did.

I told you she wasn't like other girls.

Turn it off.

I didn't film it.

But you're the one playing it now.

It's all over the internet. You think you can stop everyone from watching?

At least you can stop.

You weren't this mouthy when we were together.

We broke up.

No wonder you wouldn't let me touch you.

You're into that kind of woman.

My saying no to you had nothing to do with her.

So I just didn't turn you on?

I don't want to talk to you.

Delete the video.

Of course you're brave enough to come back now.

You've got her backing you up.

This is my private life.

Delete it.

You really think you're something, don't you?

I've saved the account and the time.

You're going to report me?

I want you to stop.

If you won't, I'll find someone who can deal with it.

Miss Ella?

Miss Victoria sent me to pick you up.

I didn't ask for a car.

I'll be here after school every day from now on.

From now on?

When did she tell you that?

This morning. If you need to go anywhere else, I can drive you to.

Looks like showing that video paid off.

Now she's got her own chauffeur.

You're not going back?

I am.

But first, tell me what else she arranged.

She told us to keep an eye on that girl and make sure she doesn't come near you

again.

How was your day?

Don't you already know?

The driver said you were upset.

He has to tell you that too?

He's responsible for bringing you back.

Someone's following Madison too. Did you arrange that?

Yes. Last night you let me decide for myself. Today you decided for me. I

didn't decide where you could go.

But you'll know wherever I go.

Don't tell me to sit down and behave again.

Then say what you need to say.

I got them to turn the video off myself today.

Did they delete it?

Not yet.

But I saved the evidence.

Show me.

See? You don't even ask.

All right. May I see it?

I'm not trying to pick a fight with you. I know.

I'm afraid you're like Mom.

You only like me when I'm not causing trouble.

Stop the pickups and drop-offs. Call back the people following Madison, too.

Now what else?

You're not angry?

I am.

You didn't send me a single message on your way back.

It's not like I went missing.

I know.

That's why I waited here for you to tell me.

They're still playing the video.

I couldn't get him to delete it.

You were right to save the evidence.

Then are you brave enough to let me handle this myself?

Yes. And you need to learn when to ask for help.

Tomorrow, I'll teach you something.

Is this how they took it yesterday?

They just grabbed it. I didn't have time to react.

Then you kept chasing after it.

My stuff's on there.

So they knew you wouldn't leave as long as they had it.

Let's try again.

Watch the person, not just the phone.

Faster this time.

They won't go as slowly as you.

If I go any faster, you'll be crying out in pain.

If someone grabs you, don't try to overpower them.

Find a way to pull free first.

You're standing too close.

Those people were even closer.

You're distracted, kitten.

Could you stop calling me that?

You don't like it?

I can't focus when you say it. All right.

One last time.

Nice work.

Now let go.

You didn't ask me first either.

We're practicing.

Practice is over.

And? From now on, ask before you touch me.

May I have my hand back now?

Then may I come a little closer?

Aren't you close enough already?

I'm waiting for me.

Yes.

This time, you said yes.

Keep tugging. It won't make the dress any longer.

Am I overdressed?

It's a cocktail party.

You look just right.

Will they stare at me again?

Yes.

If you don't like it, stare back.

Don't pick yourself apart for them.

Easy for you to say.

Nobody dares laugh at you.

They used to.

What happened?

They learned to keep their mouths shut.

May I?

You really remembered?

You had hold of my wrist when you said it.

Hard to forget.

What do I say if someone asks who I am tonight?

Ella.

Isn't your name enough?

I mean, who I am to you.

Tonight you're my guest.

Just a guest.

Got it?

They really are all scared of you?

You're only just noticing?

That's him.

I'm going over.

If he sees you now, he'll leave.

Then what do we do?

Dance with me first.

Didn't you bring me here to identify him?

You can keep an eye on him while we dance.

I'm not very good at this.

Follow my lead.

Is this alright too?

It's just a dance.

She said it herself.

I'm just a guest.

Don't look at your feet.

Look at me.

I'm looking for that man.

Behind you, to your right.

He hasn't left.

You've been watching him this whole time?

Who did you think I was watching?

You love leaving me speechless.

You're talking plenty now.

He's playing it again.

Don't go over.

Someone's recording what he's doing.

They'll turn it off if I go over there and delete the original file.

We need the evidence first.

I don't want to spend all night pretending I can't see it.

You won't.

Just a little longer.

Then can I lead this dance?

How would you like to dance?

I thought you said you couldn't dance.

I said I wasn't good.

Not that I couldn't.

You can follow someone else's lead, too.

Just don't make me step on you.

Then pay attention.

Didn't you say no one ever dares give you orders?

One person does now.

Getting bolder by the minute.

You don't like it?

I'm still here.

The song isn't over.

Then let's finish it.

Ella, come here. What are you doing here? I'm taking you home.

How many days has it been? I've texted you every day.

Texting me doesn't mean you can keep living in someone else's house.

Let's talk over there.

So you know this isn't the place to discuss it?

We're just dancing.

I saw.

Then why are you acting like you've come to drag me away?

Because you have no idea what people will say about things like this.

They've already talked about me.

I can't keep hiding. Let go first.

Helen, just say what you want to say. I asked you to look after her, not bring

her to places like this.

She's here to identify the person sharing her video. And that requires

dressing like this and dancing with you?

I chose the dress, and I agreed to dance.

You're doing this to spite me.

Not everything you don't like is about getting back at you. Hear that?

She even talks like you now.

She's speaking for herself.

How many years have you known her?

Have you forgotten what she was like as a little girl?

Mom, I'm 19.

And that means you understand everything?

You tell me to be independent.

Now you say I don't understand anything?

You always get everyone to do what you say. What about her?

You can ask her.

I'm asking you.

When did you start looking at my daughter that way?

What scares her most right now is that nobody wants her.

You know that.

I know she doesn't want to go home alone tonight.

So you just keep letting her stay?

You could ask why she doesn't want to go home.

I don't need you telling me how to handle my family.

She used to cling to me.

Now it's you.

Can't you see that?

She's not looking for someone to replace you.

Can you honestly say she knows the difference between depending on you and

wanting you?

Don't use her feelings to prove how special you are.

What did mom say to you?

How much did you hear?

That she thinks I've just found someone else to depend on?

Do you believe that too?

You've been through a lot these past few days.

So nothing I say counts?

I don't want you making a decision just because you need someone with you.

You've already made one for me.

You decided I don't understand.

Let's deal with what's happening at school first. We both need to slow down.

Yesterday you told me to say it to you myself.

I remember.

Now I'm ready to say it. And you don't want to hear it.

Are you going to stop me?

I'll drive you home.

No need.

Mom's car is outside.

You can take it.

As what?

Your guest?

I won't pull at the car door again.

Or put myself in danger.

Ella, so you won't have to rescue me this time.

You can take today off.

I'm going to school.

They're still talking about you.

Stay away for a little while.

And that'll make them stop?

I'm putting the evidence together.

That picture is evidence too?

They put it on the big screen.

I need to keep the original file.

You could let Victoria handle things at school.

Last night you told her to stay away from me.

Now you want her help?

Those are two different things.

To you, not to me.

I don't want you getting hurt again.

Then don't delete my things.

You said this would only take a few minutes.

Give me the original video you took.

I deleted it that night.

You saw me.

You sent it to someone.

They still have it.

Are you going to report all of us?

I'm going to prove she stole my phone.

I'm in that video, too.

Then you can explain what you did.

Madison said she just wanted to embarrass you.

Nobody was actually going to hurt you.

You saw her do it.

And you kept filming.

I know.

I'm sorry.

I can give you the file.

Just don't put my name out there yet.

I'll say where it came from.

I'll tell you before I make it public.

There's this too.

I got it when I filmed the screen that night.

The voting results?

She said the system froze and told me to refresh it.

Something felt off, so I took a screenshot.

But it ended at zero.

Then you need to check the system records.

That wasn't the original result. People voted for me.

Did she delete their votes?

You took this before the final results?

Yeah. She told me to refresh it.

Said the display was wrong. So you knew the zero votes were fake?

I didn't know exactly what she'd changed. But you knew people had voted

for me.

Madison said you'd never find out anyway.

So you laughed along with them.

I didn't want them to throw me out too. I didn't want to be thrown out that

night either.

These are the exported results from after the voting ended.

She posted them in the group chat.

Why didn't these votes show up on the screen? She controlled what went on the

screen.

She changed your number to zero. You still have the original file?

I haven't touched it. The chat timestamps are still there too. Now you

can prove it. But not one of you spoke up that night.

Thanks for the evidence.

I haven't decided what to do with your apology yet.

The card has more than the books.

There are backups of internal transfers, too.

He couldn't access those accounts on his own?

Someone gave him access.

Did you check who received this payment?

The man who booked the pool party.

Madison's uncle.

He books parties for the kids and takes payments for a trader?

He wants to see you.

Says he has something to trade.

Bring him in.

The originals stay here.

No one else touches them.

Should we keep following up with Miss Ella?

She'll tell me what she needs.

Keep the Origins safe.

You don't want these getting out. So you came to warn me? I came to fix this.

Madison's just a kid. She knows how to grab someone's phone and how to block an

exit. They got carried away.

An apology should settle it. Your accounts and what she did are two

separate conversations.

I'm afraid they're connected.

Drop this.

And I'll make sure these files disappear.

You're using my own files to bargain with me? You wouldn't risk your business

over one girl, would you?

Sit down.

You're going to explain every account you handled.

One by one.

What does he say?

The club's security footage can prove Madison kept blocking me. Can't you ask

Victoria? She said they'd keep the footage.

I want a copy.

Then ask her directly.

She doesn't want to see me right now.

That doesn't mean she won't give you the files.

Come before six.

Alone.

He says the person in charge will give it to me before they leave work.

Why can't they just send it?

Something's off.

I'll check at the front desk first.

I won't just go in.

Did you send this person?

I'll wait at the front desic.

Are you here to give me the

security footage?

Where's the form I have to sign?

Sign it inside.

The files are in here. Bring them out here.

Unlock your phone first.

Let's see what you've already got.

You're not club security.

You took something you shouldn't have.

Now give it back.

Let go!

Unlock it. Once it's deleted, you can go.

The files are backed up.

Deleting them off my phone won't help.

Then delete the backups, too.

Victoria will check the security footage.

This area's been closed for ages. Didn't you know?

Open the door!

Knock when you're ready. Don't count on her saving you again.

Who's on duty in the old locker room area?

It's closed. No one's on duty there.

Seal the exits.

Check the side door. Now.

Should we try contacting Miss Ella first?

She doesn't have her phone.

Who's there?

Ella, step away from the door.

What took you so long?

I'm here.

Now go stand by the lockers.

He took my phone!

We'll get it back.

Move away from the door first.

Are you hurt?

No!

Tell me the truth.

Just scraped my hand, that's all. Did he hit you? No.

I didn't let him grab me again.

Good. Keep talking to me. Didn't you tell me to handle things myself?

I didn't tell you to go into a closed room alone.

I texted you. You didn't answer.

I didn't see it then. That's my fault. I wasn't trying to worry you. I just

wanted to get the files back.

I know. You always say you know. Then you tell me not to do it.

Because this time, someone's using you to threaten me.

So you already knew they were dangerous?

I just found out. I hadn't had a chance to tell you. And you were going to

handle it alone again?

Ella.

Let's get this door open first.

You get to take risks, but I don't! I know who I'm dealing with.

You were dealing with a con man tonight.

Then tell me.

Don't leave me in the dark.

Okay. Once this door is open, I'll tell you.

You won't just tell me to go home again?

No. And you won't suddenly shut me out again?

I won't leave you here.

Come here. Let me see.

You call this a scrape?

From trying to break the door open.

I told you.

I didn't let him grab me again.

I heard you.

We've got him at the side door.

Got her phone back, too.

Take him out.

Leave someone here to guard the room.

Now do you think I can't do anything right?

You sent your location.

You held him off.

You did everything you could. Then why wouldn't you see me?

Because when you look at me, taking care of you isn't all I think about. Then

stop making it the only thing.

Your mother trusts me.

So do I.

But you never trust me.

You don't have to ask this time.

Ella, do you know what this means?

Yes.

I'm not asking you to take my mom's place.

I want you.

Do you hear me?

I hear you.

Are you regretting it already?

The man who booked the party has another accomplish.

We're looking for them.

Take Ella to my office.

Keep the exit sealed.

You have to come back.

Wait for me.

You've known her for years.

What could you possibly say to explain this? Who sent you this photo?

Answer me first.

We kissed.

I asked you to look after her.

This is how you do it? Someone lured her here tonight.

I just got her out. So she was grateful?

And that made it okay to kiss her?

It wasn't gratitude.

She's only 19.

Can she even say no to you?

Yes. She's already said no to plans I made for her.

You watched her grow up.

How could you do this? I never felt this way when she was a child. Then when did

you start?

When she came back this time?

Now.

I won't use our history to justify it.

Then leave her.

For good.

You're so capable, aren't you?

You can't make her forget you.

I can choose what I do.

I can't choose what she forgets.

Now you suddenly respect her choices.

Mom, why are you here?

You're hurt again?

There's never a safe day with her. Those men locked me up. It wasn't her fault.

That's the problem.

You always defend her.

Come home with me.

You saw the photo? How long were you going to hide this from me? I wasn't

going to hide it forever.

There's nothing to discuss now.

She won't be seeing you again.

Listen to me this time.

Don't agree to things for me again.

This is between my daughter and me.

Leave.

Wait for me outside.

Okay.

You can talk now.

Do you think I'm doing all this just to upset you? I think you haven't thought

it through at all.

Every day...

I think about how to stop being a problem for you.

You ask how school is.

I say it's great.

But every day, I eat alone.

Why didn't you tell me?

I told you no one would work with me. You told me to make an effort.

You have to make an effort to make friends.

So I threw a party.

No one came.

I sat by the door that night, checking my phone for hours. I didn't know no one

came. You just asked if I had fun.

I said yes, and you hung up.

I'm busy sometimes.

I can't always be with you.

I know.

So I agreed to the interview, too. And I kept quiet about school.

I'm trying to give you a future.

But I'm miserable now.

Do you even want to hear that?

You have a husband now.

Soon you'll have another baby.

I'm scared you'll realize your life can be just fine without me.

Getting remarried doesn't mean I don't love you.

But whenever I need you, there's always something more important.

I asked Victoria to save you that night.

I know.

I'm not saying you wanted anything to happen to me.

I just want you to tell me I'm not the one who doesn't belong.

You're not.

So that's why you see Victoria as me?

At first, when she took care of me, she did remind me of you. You finally admit

it?

But hear me out. I was scared no one wanted me.

So when she said she'd wait, I wanted to be close to her. But later, we fought,

too.

She arranged a car.

I didn't want it, and she canceled it.

So you think she understands you?

She gets things wrong, and she's willing to listen.

She doesn't always understand me.

I get jealous when she looks at someone else. I want her to kiss me.

Those aren't things I want from my mother.

You think you like her now.

You may regret it later.

Maybe.

But that doesn't mean what I feel now doesn't count.

Do you know how dangerous her life is?

Not all of it yet, so I'll ask.

I won't pretend it's not there.

Come in.

I have questions for you, too.

The party records, the original video, and records of the party, Booker's

dealings.

What are you going to do about it?

Anything involving her privacy is her decision.

You're not going to bury it for me. I can help you.

But I can't keep hiding it for you forever.

If I go public, the part where I said I like you will come up too.

So don't rush into this.

I'm not handing over the whole private video.

The evidence that they grabbed my phone and change the votes is enough.

I don't want Madison picking out a few things I said and deciding who I am

anymore. You're going to speak for yourself?

Yes. I'll respond to what happened at school myself.

You can come, but let me finish first.

I'll wait until you're finished.

Are you calling her again tonight?

She promised to tell me how the investigation at the club is going.

I thought you wanted to handle things yourself.

Handling things myself doesn't mean I can't ask her for help.

Just give these to the school.

Why make a public statement?

Because they humiliated me in front of everyone. But they'll bring up you and

her again. They already are.

I can't keep waiting for them to finish talking.

At least stay away from her place for a few days.

You still want to keep us apart?

I need time.

So do you.

I can stay here.

But you don't get to check my phone.

It's late. You're still up? So are you. I was waiting for your call.

Are you still in danger? The compromised accounts are suspended.

We're still checking the rest.

Don't just tell me everything's fine again.

Someone's using the video to try to make me let them off.

Because of me?

Because they think they finally found something that will make me give in.

Did you?

No.

Mom doesn't want me to see you for a few days.

I know.

Are you going to agree with her again?

I'm not disappearing.

Give the evidence to the school first.

Are you still going to order me around?

Yes.

But this time you can say no.

Then I want to see you now.

Not tonight. I still have people here to deal with.

So you get to say no too.

Finally getting it?

Then call me when you're done.

Okay. Now get some sleep.

I'll think about it.

Did Madison post this?

It's her account.

She posted it last night.

How did she get these photos?

Someone followed us and took them.

She only kept what she could use. See?

This is what I'm worried about.

I didn't want the rides.

She cancelled them.

That's not in the video.

But she really did give those orders.

She did.

Cut out what came before and after, and it tells a different story.

Who is it?

Someone I know.

Asking if I knew all along.

She's dragging you into this too.

Close the post.

I'll contact her family. Her uncle's the one backing her up.

I'm submitting the evidence today.

Don't make another public appearance yet.

She's already made it public. If I don't speak now, hers is the only version out

there.

Did you see it?

Yes, I saved the page.

Don't go after her.

I'm going to the school.

What do you need? The full security footage and the sources for the files

you gave me.

You'll have them.

Don't bury this for me this time.

It's time for you to decide how to respond.

The school wants me to explain the video.

Madison will be there too.

I'll go with you.

Okay. But sit in the audience first.

Okay. I'll wait until you're finished.

It's fine now. You look pale.

It's not too late to wait. I want to speak.

The school's investigation is underway.

Today, we'll address the claims made in public.

We've kept copies of all the evidence you submitted.

What about the private video?

We won't play it in full without consent.

She's not here yet? She said she'd come.

You keep watching the door.

Are you too scared to do this without her?

I'm nervous, but I'm still going up there.

I posted the video because I was afraid she was being controlled.

You all saw that car.

You came.

She didn't come with you?

We're here to talk about what you did.

I just showed everyone the facts.

You can't just play private content.

Explain how it supports your accusation.

She admits she likes that woman in it.

Who I like doesn't give you the right to grab my phone.

Didn't you also admit you were desperate for love?

Yes, I really wanted friends then.

You used that to trick me.

No one forced you to go.

Then let's start with the invitation.

You said Liam was waiting for me.

You're the one who sent this message.

I was just forwarding it as a favor.

Then show us the original message you received.

That was ages ago. I deleted it. At the party, you said you sent the invitation

yourself.

That was no one was nazing your day to say don't write an invitation.

She was secretly filming too? You're the one who told people to film it. The

school has the original file.

Next, the zero votes.

You said no one wanted to pick me. The results were on the screen.

Not liking them won't change anything.

Then where did these votes go?

He gave you those?

He doesn't even understand the system.

I kept the original file and your message telling me to refresh the page.

Why didn't you say anything then?

Because I was afraid you'd turn everyone against me too.

This is the exported record from the group. Her votes never disappeared.

The number on the big screen disappeared.

You're the one who changed it. It was just a game. Is all this really

necessary? You made everyone watch me wait for a fake result. You're the one

who wanted to play.

I told you not to put me in it.

That's in the video too.

We're presenting evidence.

Please return to your place.

She's got someone backing her now. Of course she can say whatever she wants.

That's why I didn't just ask you to take my word for it.

Now let's see what you did when I tried to leave.

There's no sound.

Who knows what she was saying?

Stop filming! Give it back!

Can you hear me now?

She was like this when we were together.

She makes a big deal out of everything.

I wouldn't sleep with you, so you said I wasn't attractive.

I was stating a fact.

The fact is, I said no.

You don't get to make up another reason for it.

Now you admit it?

Why didn't you say you liked women before?

I never promised to tell you every thought I had.

Then why did you date me?

Dating you didn't mean I had to sleep with you. I said no to you.

There's nothing in that for you to shame me over.

She didn't bring me to the party.

You tricked me into coming.

She didn't make me stay either.

You blocked my way out.

I didn't push you into the pool because she got there in time, not because you

stopped.

This evidence will be included in the investigation.

We'll contact each of you separately.

So now everything's my fault? You'll answer for your part.

I'm finished.

Your hands are still shaking.

They were worse when I went up there.

You could have told me what you were gonna say first.

I was scared you'd make me cut half of it.

When did you come up with all that?

When they had me surrounded.

I said it then, but no one listened.

I didn't hear you out either.

Wait.

Mom, I've already said what I needed to.

I know.

She's good at hiding when something feels wrong.

Don't assume she's okay just because she's quiet. I'll remember that.

I haven't fully accepted this yet. You can take your time, but don't say no for

me again.

Would you like to come home for dinner tonight?

I'm asking you. You don't have to say yes right away.

Okay. Will you be there too?

I'll be there.

Finished saying everything?

Yes. You're a little late.

In time to hear you'd turn that boy down.

Of course that's the part you heard.

It was an important part.

I didn't wait for you to speak for me today.

I saw.

Now I'd like to walk with you for a while.

Just a walk?

I'd like to see you tomorrow night, too.

I don't just want to call you when I'm in trouble, then ask me out.

The

school

wrote back.

Did they do something about it?

Yes. They also told me to keep the evidence.

Don't delete it.

Seeing her tonight?

Yeah. I asked her out.

What time will you be back?

Just text me when you get back.

You don't have to stay up waiting.

I know, but I want to know you're safe.

Ella, if you're free next week, let's have lunch.

You pick the place.

We don't have to bring anyone else.

Just us.

Okay. Don't cancel at the last minute this time.

I'll make time.

No black shirt tonight?

I washed it. I'm returning it.

In such a hurry to give it back?

Otherwise, every time you look at me, it's like you're checking if I buttoned

it wrong.

You got the buttons right today.

I always knew how.

Your turn to check me now?

Hold still.

You're getting good at ordering me around.

I'm not saying no.

I don't need to borrow your shirt tonight.

I'm here for you.

You've thought it through this time.

How many more times are you going to ask?

Last time.

Do you get it now?

I get it.