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