After We Collided (2020) Movie Script
1
(ELECTRICITY CRACKLES)
MAN: The entire world
is a collection of memoranda
that she did exist,
and that I have lost her.
Whatever our souls are made of,
hers and mine are the same.
A rather pretentious way
to open our story...
but I've always
had a flair for the dramatic.
You see, this is our story...
Tessa's and mine.
It's a story
you've heard before,
passed down from the Greeks,
through Shakespeare,
the Brontes, Jane Austen.
It's the story of a young girl
exploring her independence,
free from the bonds
of her oppressive parent...
and promised to a boy
she clearly does not love.
She meets a dashingly
handsome young man
who sweeps her off her feet...
even though he represents
everything she detests.
She falls for him,
gives herself to him,
and is ultimately
betrayed by him
and left shattered.
Only it is he who is
destroyed by his deceit.
When it feels as though
all is lost,
the two reunite
and live happily ever after.
Like I've said,
a story you've heard before.
Only difference is...
this isn't that story.
(TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWING)
(GASPS)
(TRAIN WHEELS CLACKING)
(SIGHS)
I'm not naive
I know how people can be
We're leavers,
cheaters, liars
That make you believe
None of us are saints
I guess
we're all the same...
Hey. Can I ask you a question?
- Piss off.
- I'm looking for someone.
Piss off!
...supposed to be different
And darling
You
Were supposed
To be different
Whoo! Sure don't seem
like Christmas out here,
all this heat we've been havin'.
Ya know, I hate the heat.
Heat make people
do some crazy things.
Hoo!
Thank... Thank you!
Sorry.
Excuse me! Sir, can you
hold that elevator, please!
Asswipe!
Thank you.
Did you call me an asswipe?
Excuse me?
You just called me an asswipe.
Um, no. I didn't.
Yeah, I guess
I just imagined it.
Guess so.
Ya know, I was trying
to hold the elevator for you.
Sure you were.
Look, I'm sorry.
It's my first day.
I'm just trying
to make an impression.
Well, you certainly
succeeded at that.
(SOFTLY)
Asswipe.
(OFFICE CHATTER)
Man: No, no, no, no...
- You work here?
- Surprise.
WOMAN: Tessa!
Welcome to Vance Publishing.
Hi. Kimberly, right?
Excellent memory.
I'm impressed.
Yes, she makes
quite the impression.
You two know each other?
Uh... we're old friends.
Now, if you ladies
will excuse me?
- Are you excited to get going?
- Yeah.
Let's introduce you to the boss.
Shut the fuck up
and listen to me!
This might not be
the best time for introductions.
Why don't I
show you your office?
Trevor!
On it.
I apologize for the mess.
We've been short
on interns lately,
and we're a bit backlogged.
That seems crazy to me.
People I know would kill
for an internship here.
I know, it's just that Vance
has this small problem with
firing them after a day.
But that's not
going to happen to you.
I have a good feeling
about this.
But like I said
during the interview,
your job is to read
five manuscripts a week,
and if you like them,
just forward them on to me.
- Okay.
- The kitchen is right down the hall.
Feel free to place
any order for lunch.
- Any questions?
- Uh, no. I'm good.
You got this.
(GRUNTS)
(SIGHS) Mmm.
Mr. Vance!
Um... Um, I'm so sorry.
I must have dozed off.
- What time is it?
- 9:25.
9:25?
- Am I fired?
- Sit down.
You mean to tell me
you read three books
and did coverage
on all of them last night,
and you think Carnival of Light
by Niko Tanaka is a great read?
Yeah, it is. It's, uh,
she has a really original voice,
it's a lot like
an early Margaret Atwood,
- (CELL PHONE CHIMING)
- The Edible Woman,
- Surfacing...
- I'm coming down now.
Grab your things.
Come with me.
(SOFTLY) Oh, shit.
Man: Morning, Mr. Vance.
- Morning, sir.
- Mr. Vance, I was just...
I was wondering if we had time
to go back to...
Get in.
Because I have to get
my phone charger in at...
Oh, we're closing the door!
(WHISPERS)
Little work tip.
- Hmm?
- It helps if you don't wear the same clothes every day.
That, and showering.
(ENGINE STARTS)
Um, where are we going?
There's a digital
publishing conference,
and I need to secure
some funding for my expansion.
Woman: Fuck off!
What part of "We're closed"
don't...
- Hi.
- You busy?
Kind of in the middle
of something.
So, you know, why don't you
come back tomorrow?
Or just come in right now.
I'm good.
Come on, it'll ease the pain.
I like the pain.
Well, suit yourself,
you fuckin' masochist.
Welcome back the Montgomery,
Mr. Vance.
I have your rooms ready for you.
We had a printer delivered
to Mr. Trevor Matthews' room.
Unfortunately, Ms.
Young's room wasn't ready,
so we had her upgraded to a suite
with compliments of the management.
Has Mr. Jiang checked in yet?
I do believe he's at the bar.
Of course he is.
So I get a printer
and you get a suite.
You're enjoying this,
aren't you?
Definitely.
Hon', do you mind
taking Tessa shopping?
She needs something for tonight.
I trust you.
Let's go have some fun.
Are you sure that I can get in?
Because I've never been
to a nightclub before.
But don't they check...?
You'll be with us.
It won't be a problem.
Look, before we go outside,
I just wanted
to tell you something.
Okay.
Vance and I are...
more than co-workers.
Oh.
It was strictly
a work thing for years,
especially after his wife died,
then I started helping out
with his son Smith,
and, well, love can
really take you by surprise.
Yes, it can.
(LAUGHS)
- That's him?
- Mm-hmm.
- Aw.
- He's the sweetest kid.
Ohh.
Can't wait for them to see you
in this dress tonight.
Oh, shoot.
We forgot to buy you underwear.
But my clothes
are at the laundry.
If I leave now,
I can run back to the mall...
Oh, no, no, no.
No. It's fine.
- Are you sure?
- Yeah.
Okay, I guess
we're goin' commando, then.
(BOTH LAUGH)
I can't believe I've been
at Vance for only a day.
Well, Hardin said we'd
be lucky to have you.
- You spoke to Hardin.
- No, Vance did.
He didn't tell you?
Must have slipped his mind.
(PHONE BUZZING)
Yes, well, as long as we're
at the conference by two...
Wow.
You clean up nicely.
Gee, Trevor, you sure know
how to charm the ladies.
Tessa, you look stunning.
Thank you.
On the move.
(DANCE MUSIC)
So what books have you written?
Oh, this and that.
Feel like I'm sitting
at the kids' table.
Thanks.
No, that's not what I meant.
Sorry.
I hate nightclubs.
Probably because
I suck at dancing.
I love Ohio football,
but I hate nightclubs.
Why are we here?
Him.
Mr. Jiang.
His family owns
a hedge fund worth 800 million
and it's considering
investing in Vance's expansion.
You want me to get you a drink?
I'm gonna stick with water.
All my budget
really allows these days.
I thought you were
a paid intern.
You'd be surprised how much
Uber charges can add up.
I mean, I'd be lucky
to break even.
(SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
- I'll go.
- What it is?
(FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Sex on the Beach.
Quite a beach.
(FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Grab a straw.
On your mark, get set, go.
It's really good.
Mr. Jiang, have you had a chance
to look at my numbers yet?
With the forecast of
rising interest rates...
(YELLING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Again. Just...
Yeah.
We're gonna
get fucked up tonight!
(RAP SONG)
I arrive for the women
I survive through the crimes
As the devil
try and get 'em...
(SONG CONTINUES)
(PARTY CHATTER)
Well, well, look what
the cat dragged in.
That's a stupid
fucking expression.
Why would a cat
drag me anywhere?
Welcome back, bro.
Did you miss us?
(DANCE MUSIC)
(TESSA, JIANG LAUGHING)
Wait.
I don't get it.
Of course you don't.
This is great!
Tessa: I feel like dancing!
- (SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
- (TREVOR REPEATS)
Guess who.
Okay, I'll give you a hint.
She's super fuckin' hot,
a lot of fun,
and loves to fuck.
- Mother Teresa.
- No. Ew.
Ta-da!
I know, I look amazing.
I've had, like, no carbs in eight weeks,
- but I'm feeling fucking fantastic.
- Wow.
Yeah, its from the lack of
carbs and not all the blow.
Don't you have some carpets
to munch on?
Don't you have
some dick to suck?
(DANCE MUSIC)
(DANCE MUSIC)
(DANCE MUSIC)
What do I have to do
to make you forgive me?
- I know I've been really bad.
- Worse than bad.
Yeah, but you like it
when I'm bad. (CHUCKLES)
You know you miss me.
Now get the fuck off me.
ALL: Whoa!
What the fuck, Hardin?!
Hardin, you didn't mind fucking me
before, though, right?
Oh, let me guess.
You're still moping
over that stuck-up bitch.
Don't fuckin' talk about her,
okay?!
Look at you. You look
like a lost little puppy
over some
Virgin Mary-turned-skank
- who doesn't even want you!
- (DOOR SLAMS)
Ohhh, God.
What the fuck you looking at,
freshman?
You want me to steal your boyfriend?
So turn the fuck around.
I look hot.
(CELL PHONE BUZZING)
Tessa?
Hi! I just, uh,
I just wanted to inform you
that I look hot,
and you're missing it.
Tessa, where are you?
Whoo! Somewhere that you're not.
Tess, I have your location,
I can find you.
- (DANCE MUSIC)
- How much have you had to drink?
I don't know, like five?
Five what?
Uh, Sex on the Beaches.
Or is it Sexes on the Beaches?
(SING-SONGY)
That coulda been fun!
You are wasted.
Oh, hey, Hardin?
I'm the commander.
I've been the commander
all night.
Command...
What's it called?
I'm not wearing any underwear!
- Aaah! Ha ha ha!
- Tess, who are you with?
Why haven't you called me?
I've texted you a hundred times!
You haven't replied!
I actually have to go,
but it was nice talking to
you, Mr. Hardin Scott,
so goodbye.
- Don't fu... Te...
- (DISCONNECTS)
Tessa.
Trevor!
I'm drunk, uncomfortable,
and I saw a tampon on the ground.
- I'm leaving.
- Yeah, no, me too.
Can we order room service?
I... I want French fries
and... ice cream.
Dow!
(CHUCKLES)
Nothin' like a vanilla sundae
at three in the morning.
(SLURRING) Yeah,
it sounded better in the moment.
(ROCK BALLAD PLAYING)
- So... Tessa.
- Hmm.
- Tessa Young.
- Mm-hmm.
Why the hell
are you in publishing?
Well, I love to read...
That makes sense.
What's your favorite book?
(SIGHS) It's The Principles of
Economics by Alfred Marshall.
- No, it's not.
- (LAUGHS) Yeah, it is.
No, I mean...
I mean, like, fiction.
Like... Like a real book.
I don't do fiction.
I mean, have you seen
how I dress?
- You heathen!
- Heathen?
You heathen!
Fiction's an escape
from reality,
it's a way that, like,
you can live a hundred lives,
or even a thousand.
I don't need to live
a thousand lives.
Okay? And I would rather
watch paint dry.
(GASPS) I, um, that wasn't...
No, I... that wasn't
supposed to happen.
Look, I'm telling you,
I know what I'm doing.
We just have to soak it
before it stains.
Can I have your pants?
- Tessa...
- Gimme your pants!
Otherwise it's gonna stain.
- (BANGING ON DOOR)
- HARDIN: Tessa!
- Tessa, open the door.
- Is that Hardin Scott?
- (BANGING)
- Open the door!
Hi.
Are you trying to get me
kicked out of this place?
TESSA: Yeah,
come on in, why don't you?
Hey...
Hey, Hardin, didn't see ya.
How ya been?
- Fucking Trevor?!
- Time to go, I think.
- I'm just gonna...
- HARDIN: No, you're not.
- I just wanna talk to him!
- No! No...
- Tessa... Tessa...
- Stop!
- Hardin, I think this is a mis...
- Fuck off.
You're such a dick.
Why are you even here?
I'm a dick?
I'm not the one taking
advantage of drunk girls.
You... You do know
that not every guy
is trying to get
in my pants, right?
- You'd be surprised.
- You can't tell me
who I can and can't have sex with,
because it's none of your business anymore!
- Were you going to have sex with him?
- Oh, my God!
- What?
- You're insane!
You're avoiding the question.
What if I was?
What?
You heard me.
What if I was?
What, you don't like that?
You don't like the idea
of Trevor's hands...
all over my body?
Touching me?
- (HARDIN GASPS)
- (TESSA LAUGHS)
I've missed this.
- Tessa, you're drunk.
- Mm-hmm. So?
Tess...
Hmm!
You don't want this?
Of course I want this, but I...
Hardin... you have
two options here.
Either you fuck me,
or you leave.
You decide.
("FORBIDDEN LOVE"
BY MAXCHALANT PLAYING)
(PANTING)
(LAUGHS)
Ohh.
- Do you have a condom?
- Are you sure?
- Why not.
- You'll hate me tomorrow.
Yeah, well, I hate you already.
(TESSA MOANS)
Tell me I'm the only one.
You're the only one.
(BOTH PANTING)
(TESSA MOANS)
(CHATTER, LAUGHTER)
Mmm.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
(RINGING)
(RINGING)
- Hi!
- KIMBERLY: Morning!
- Kimberly!
- You up?
Yeah... no, yeah,
I've been up for a while.
- See you down in five.
- Five minutes?
- Problem?
- Nope, not a problem.
- Meet you in the lobby.
- Okay, I'll be right down.
- Don't be late.
- Okay. Bye.
Shit!
Where are my clothes?!
Ohh!
Hardin: Tessa!
Come back to bed.
Tessa!
What?!
What do you want?!
The other Tessa.
The one who's nice?
Yeah, well, she's late for work.
- Where are my...
- Why are you so...
Hey! Privacy!
Privacy.
After what we did last night,
you want privacy?
Don't remind me.
Hey, you called me.
I didn't tell you to come here.
Okay, I'm starting
to get the feeling
you're not entirely cool
with what happened last night.
No, I'm not cool with it.
Well, do you want
to talk about it?
Nope. You hurt me
and I can't forgive you.
- That's it.
- So last night meant nothing.
I was drunk.
I called you, you came here...
I made a mistake.
But you obviously missed me.
I didn't know what I was doing.
- From kissing that guy, to...
- What?
- What?
- From kissing?
- What did you say?
- I didn't say anything.
- You said "kissing that guy."
- No.
- What?! T...
- I need to go.
Tessa, wait. Tessa!
- (DOOR OPEN, SHUTS)
- Tessa!
Put your clothes on!
- Who did you kiss?
- No one!
- Was it Trevor?
- No!
My Tessa would never
kiss a fuckin' stranger
at a club.
There is no "your Tessa"
anymore!
Yeah, well, when you were kissing that
guy, I was fucking Molly.
Fuck you!
Fuck!
(CHATTER)
- Oh!
- Sorry.
Hi.
- Hi.
- Got us some lattes.
Thank you.
(CHRISTMAS MUZAK PLAYS)
Oh. Thank you.
So, interesting night.
Trevor, I'm... so sorry
about last night.
No, don't be. If I showed up
to my girlfriend's hotel room
and I saw a half-naked,
incredibly handsome man there,
I'd react the same way.
Is he still lurking around?
Should I be hiding in the van?
He's the one that
should be hiding,
and we are not together.
How do you two know each other?
- Hardin worked at Vance last year.
- He did?
Yeah. Same position as you,
actually.
Kind of a sad story.
We were best of friends, and...
then we became lovers,
and then I found
a red hair on my pillow.
Hilarious.
Ya know, I didn't peg you
as the bad boy type.
We'll save that
for another time.
My hero. Ohh.
Anyone else feel like death?
I don't know what you two said
or did to Neil last night,
but he just wrote a humongous
check to finance our expansion.
Good job.
Landon: What are you doing here?
Hardin: I need some advice.
Advice?
You want advice from me?
Yeah.
I'm that desperate.
Oh, insults. Great.
I thought you were
an imposter for a second.
- Look, bro, I know I-
- No, step-bro.
I'm not your brother.
You made that very clear.
And if I was Tessa,
I'd never speak to you again, Hardin.
- It's unforgiveable.
- You think I don't know that?!
I know I fucked up!
I know!
She won't return my calls
or texts.
I found out she kissed some guy.
And... And I told her
I fucked Molly.
- You slept with Molly?
- No, I said I did.
That's the point.
I didn't.
I said it to get back at her,
and I-I realized
how stupid that was.
- Yeah.
- Oh, fuck this!
So you're just gonna run away like
you do from everything. Right?
- Where you goin'?
- London.
I was going to take her with me.
I'll see you next year.
Hardin, do you really love her?
No bullshit.
Yes.
Of course I fucking love her.
I've never felt this way
about anyone before!
Just wish I didn't
fuck the whole thing up.
(STARTS CAR)
(TIRES SQUEAL)
(CELL PHONE CHIMES)
Focus.
Knock knock.
- Hi.
- Hi.
You're probably goin'
out of town for break,
so just wanna say happy
holidays, and a happy birthday.
- It's your birthday, right?
- Tomorrow.
I made you something.
What's... What's this?
(CLEARS THROAT) It is a
cost analysis breakdown
of your weekly Uber expenditure
versus owning a used car.
Okay...
I know. It's just,
turns out you're wasting a lot of money.
I did a little research,
and I found a 2013 Toyota Corolla,
in town, in excellent condition.
I went down to the dealership,
negotiated terms,
and you'd put no money down,
you only pay 150 bucks a month.
Vance also agreed to put your
auto insurance on company policy,
so that's free.
This is, of course,
if you want to do it.
I just like crunching numbers...
(LAUGHING)
Oh, my God!
- I take it you...
- Oh, my God! Mwah!
Thank you.
Bye, Tessa.
(THUD)
Tessa: So, what do you think?
Well, you know,
it's, uh...
it's very Tessa.
I will take that
as a compliment.
I'm right up there.
How's Dakota?
Um, I'm actually looking
at your birthday horoscope.
So first off,
you share a birthday with...
- Joseph Stalin.
- Great.
- You are a proud, idealistic person...
- Like Stalin.
You are more emotional
than is obvious.
You may solidify
a romantic relationship
or become involved
with a mature partner.
Mature.
That doesn't really sound...
No, it doesn't.
He left for London.
Have you heard from him?
I haven't,
because I blocked him.
That'll work.
Bye.
(CAR LOCK CHIRPS)
(TESSA, ECHOING)
Whose place is this?
(SIGHS)
(CHUCKLES)
Hardin:
"You can draw me to fire,
"you can draw me to water.
"You can draw me to the gallows,
you can draw me to any death."
(CRYING SOFTLY)
(SIGHS)
HARDIN: Well, here we are.
I could run you a bath
if you'd like to get
more comfortable.
Woman: I would love that.
I remember when you and I
used to take baths together.
Oh, my goodness! Tessa?
- Tessa.
- Hardin's mother.
Hardin said you were
gonna be out of town,
I didn't think
I was gonna meet you!
- Yeah.
- My God,
I cannot believe
how pretty you are.
I mean, Hardin said you were the
most beautiful girl in the world,
but honestly, I thought you were
gonna be covered in tattoos,
green hair,
and a piercing on your bean.
- What bean?
- Mum.
Don't be so melodramatic,
Hardin.
You and I are gonna
be the best of friends.
Do you mind if I use the loo?
Yeah, of course.
It's just, um...
Oh, look at you!
- Why are you here?
- (WHISPERS) I came to get the rest of my stuff.
- You were supposed to be in London.
- I know.
I didn't want to go without
you, so she came here.
Why didn't you tell her
that we broke up?
She was so excited
when I told her first,
- I couldn't ruin it for her.
- Hardin!
She's my mum!
I couldn't tell her
about the stupid bet, okay?
I'm sorry.
I don't expect you
to pretend we're still together.
- It's fine.
- What's fine?
I said it's fine.
I'll play along.
Thank you, Tessa.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for the Kindle.
Fuck! Happy birthday!
- Is it your birthday?
- Yeah, it is.
Why are we not celebrating?
'Cause I... I was just about
to head out of town.
- No!
- Yeah, I'm gonna see my mom.
Can I be selfish and ask
you to stay another night?
Well, my mom's sort of expec...
We don't know when we're
gonna see each other again.
Yeah. I, uh, I...
I guess I can leave tomorrow.
Brilliant, brilliant,
brilliant.
I am gonna whip you up a homemade birthday
cake that is gonna blow your mind.
Cool.
Cool.
I know I'm biased
'cause I'm his mum,
but isn't that just the cutest
little bum you've ever seen?
- (LAUGHING)
- Oh, my God, Mum, please.
- Hush.
- It's a pretty cute bum,
- Hardin.
- (HARDIN CLEARS THROAT)
Right. Well, uh,
you guys are obviously
having lots of fun,
so I'm just gonna clear up,
and then... set myself on fire.
So Hardin tells me you're
an English major as well.
Mm-hmm. I'm in the process
of switching from econ.
I actually just got an
internship at Vance Publishing.
Vance, as in... Christian Vance?
Mm-hmm.
Hardin and I stayed with
Vance for a few years
when Ken and I broke up.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Hardin never mentioned that.
Hardin: Never mentioned what?
Nothing, darling.
Just girl talk.
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
I'm just gonna grab a blanket
and sleep on the floor.
You don't think we could
share the bed and not...
- You know.
- Do you?
Well, I'd like to think
that we're not
total Neanderthals.
Okay.
G'night.
(SIGHS)
Good night.
Um...
I'm gonna leave
early in the morning
to... to head out of town.
Okay.
Thank you for staying tonight.
Thanks for having me.
Sorry.
No. No, it's...
That's okay.
That feels nice.
- Does it?
- Mm-hmm.
- Did you have a nice birthday?
- Yeah, I did.
And thank you again
for the... gift,
it was really thoughtful.
I found it when I was
getting my stuff.
I'm glad you like it.
(BREATHLESSLY)
I love it.
(GIGGLES)
(TAKES DEEP BREATH)
I got a car.
- You got a car?
- Mm-hmm.
What car did you get?
(INHALES SHARPLY)
A white one.
Well, happy birthday.
Night.
Good night.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Good night.
- Hardin.
- Huh?
This isn't working.
Why? What's wrong?
Feel.
- (SIGHS)
- Oh.
You?
Oh.
(PANTING)
Hardin, we should stop.
Okay.
Three seconds and we'll stop.
- Mm.
- Mm-hmm.
- Three...
- Three...
- two...
- two...
- one.
- One.
(PANTING)
- Okay, ten more seconds.
- Okay.
- And then we'll stop.
- Okay.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Will you apologize to your mum
for us kidnapping you last night?
I will.
I can't tell you how much it means
to me to see Hardin this way.
What way?
Happy.
What?
(CHUCKLES)
- Bye.
- Bye.
Oh, oh oh,
I'm feelin' your heartbeat
And oh, oh oh
Comin' around, comin' around
Comin' around
If you can love somebody
Love 'em all the same
If you gotta love somebody
Love 'em all the same
I'm singin', oh, oh oh
I'm feelin' your heartbeat
Nice wheels!
- Vroom vroom!
- (LAUGHS) Noah, hi!
- Hi!
- It's good to see you!
Good to see you too.
Mmm. (SNIFFS)
Okay... (LAUGHS)
Your mom told me that you were comin' home
today, so I figured I'd come greet you.
Did she have you on speed dial
the second I crossed
the county line?
I mean,
can you blame her?
She knows a good thing
when she sees it.
- (LAUGHS) Right.
- Right.
Um, how's senior year?
You know me,
breakin' hearts and takin' names.
- That's you.
- Yeah? Yeah.
Your mom told me
about the internship.
- That's really awesome.
- Thanks. Yeah.
And everything's cool with
the whole thing with your dad.
- What whole thing with my dad?
- What?
N-Nothing. Nothing.
- What do you mean, nothing?
- I-I don't know.
- I thought that she would have...
- Thought she what?
- Uh...
- (CELL PHONE RINGS)
- Are you kidding?
- (RINGING)
- Why is she calling you?
- I'm sorry, Tess.
WOMAN: Sorry,
I got stuck at work.
- Is she there yet?
- Mom?
- Carol, she knows!
- Knows what?!
Oh! Tessa's with you.
I hope I'm not interrupting
anything.
What is going on with Dad?!
Okay, that was rude.
I'm just asking you about Dad.
Fine.
Your father wanted to see you,
but I chased him off.
Why are you getting
so worked up about this?
I'm not getting worked up!
I just don't understand why
you'd keep that a secret.
And you never kept
any secrets from me?
Because I can think of
a big one, and so can Noah.
I thought we got past
this little hiccup
once you got your heart broken.
But I can tell by
the sound of your voice
that this not the case.
This boy is not good for you,
Teresa.
- He is just like your father.
- I'm hanging up.
- No! Don't you fucking hang up on me!
- This was a mistake.
Theresa? Theresa?
- (CAR DOOR CLOSES)
- I blew it.
I blew it, Carol.
I don't know what happened.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES)
(RAIN PATTERING,
THUNDER RUMBLING)
- (GLASS BREAKING)
- (WOMAN SHOUTING)
Mummy?
- (MAN, WOMAN ARGUING)
- (OBJECTS CLATTERING)
(WOMAN SHOUTING ANGRILY)
- (MAN SHOUTS)
- (BLOW LANDING)
(MUFFLED) No!
Mummy?
Hardin, get back upstairs now!
(GASPING)
Hey. Hey, I'm right here.
Hey. Hey.
Hey, it's okay. It's okay.
(THUNDER CRASHING)
It was just a nightmare.
(BREATHING SLOWS)
(DOOR OPENS)
Morning.
There... um, there's tea.
I... Help yourself.
Thanks.
Is he okay?
- Hmm?
- The nightmares.
I heard him last night.
Um, he's sleeping now.
How long have they
been going on?
Uh, ever since he was eight.
Um, he, uh, well...
He told me...
about that night
and what he saw.
The assault.
Whoa. He's never
told anyone that before.
I'm so sorry for
what happened to you.
I just hoped he'd forget
the whole thing.
But the nightmares kicked in.
(CHOKES UP)
Sorry.
And I took him to therapist
after therapist,
but nothing seemed to help.
And then he started
self-medicating with alcohol.
But, um...
...he told me that
the nightmares went away
when he started seeing you.
(LAUGHS SOFTLY)
I didn't know that.
May I ask...
why does your mum
hate him so much?
Um, Hardin's your son...
Yes, and I love him,
but he is not without
his challenges.
You can tell me.
What happened between you two?
He lied to me.
- A big lie?
- A massive lie.
Is he sorry?
He is.
HARDIN: What are you
two gabbing on about?
Make sure you brush your teeth.
He used to give me such a hard
time about brushing his teeth.
Mum, for the love of God,
of course I'm gonna
brush my teeth.
Great. Morning!
- Morning. Thank you.
- Kisses:
I love your mom.
She's all right.
Happy belated.
But you already got me a gift.
True, but you
had to snoop around
and open it without me,
thus denying me
the pleasure of watching
you react to said gift.
Therefore...
"Tessa's perfect day."
What's my perfect day?
Well, that's for you to decide.
Whatever your wish or desire,
I will agree to without
any snide remarks or tantrums.
Your time starts in three,
two, one.
Kisses:
Tessa: Isn't this nice?
I always wanted
to go ice skating.
Yeah, it's... great.
I'm loving...
Unhh! Unh...
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
Just a tad rusty.
When was the last time
you skated?
I've never skated before.
Do you want me
to get you a walker?
(WOMAN, TO CHILD)
You're doing great.
Fuck no!
- (GRUNTS)
- Are you... Oh, it's okay. It's... it's okay.
Whoo.
- Are you okay?
- Yup.
Do you want to stop?
No. We're here to have...
- Unhh! Aaah!
- (TESSA GASPS)
Hardin?
I have a better idea.
Stretch out into Child's Pose,
and let the day's
tension just melt away.
It's not the pose
melting this tension away,
- it's the fucking heat.
- Shh!
- Is there any air-conditioning?
- It's hot yoga.
INSTRUCTOR: From Child's Pose,
lift, and slowly press back
into your Downward Facing Dog.
Did anyone ever tell you
you have the most amazing bum?
Stop.
...and slowly move into
salamba sarvangasana.
Excuse me,
is this beginner's yoga?
That was at ten-thirty.
This is acro-yoga.
INSTRUCTOR: ...and then lift
them up and towards the ceiling.
Breathe together.
Inhale, lift your arms overhead.
And as you exhale,
lean forward.
- Allow your partner's weight to lean into you.
- (TESSA LAUGHING)
Slowly breathe and
open your legs and...
wider... inhale...
a little wider...
and if you can,
put your legs even wider.
(EXHALES)
Is yoga supposed
to be a turn-on?
Are you turned on?
Mm-hmm.
- Can we leave then?
- Mm-hmm.
- Now? Let's go.
- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Sweaty! I am sweaty!
Wait! Just give me
five minutes, okay?
I just need to get... (SHRIEKS)
(TESSA LAUGHING, SHRIEKING)
Oh, my God. Hardin.
- Pop the champagne, I'm feelin' elevated
- Let's get these off.
Oh, there's something
happening in my brain
Okay, we're getting somewhere!
I guess
it's one of those days
I'm wakin' up to someone,
feeling fucking awesome
I'm not sad
when I'm watching him leave
Low to high
Oh, my, my
I'm feeling
so fuckin' good right now
Good right now
I just wanna
get drunk right now
I feel so damn alive,
I don't wanna come down
I'm feeling
so fucking good right now
- Good right now
- Oh, shit!
I can't contain it
Maybe it was the breakup,
maybe I just woke up
On the right side
of my empty bed
Maybe it's nothing,
increase the dopamine
That keeps on stoking me
But I like what
it's done to my head
Low to high
Oh, my, my
I'm feeling
so fuckin' good right now
(TESSA MOANS)
I just wanna
get drunk right now
Drunk right now
I feel so damn alive
I don't wanna come down
I'm feeling
so fuckin' good right now
Good right now
And I can't explain it...
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
It's my boss,
I have to get this.
Are you serious?
Hi! Kimberly,
what's wrong?
Oh, no. How can we help?
Hmm.
TESSA: Hi.
You have no idea
how much of a lifesaver
the two of you are right now.
God, poor Vance caught this bug
and he's throwing up everywhere.
It's no problem.
Okay, who are you and what
have you done with Hardin?
It's part of my birthday present.
I'll tell you later.
Ohh! I'm running so late.
I'll be back in a few hours,
okay? You're in good hands.
- Bye.
- KIMBERLY: Thank you.
Hi.
Um, so, we have the
whole afternoon together.
- Is there anything that you want to do?
- No.
I could get us some markers
and we can draw!
I don't like to draw.
No? Are you hungry?
No.
(CLICKS TONGUE)
(MODEL TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS)
Wanna tell me about your trains?
Okay, I don't want
to hear about them anyway.
What are those marks
on your arm?
My tattoos.
- Why do you have them?
- Because I like them.
Don't people think
it looks strange?
I don't give a fuck
what people think.
Which people don't you
give a fuck about?
- Oh, shit. Don't say fuck.
- Shit.
Fuck. Shit.
Fucky fuck. Shit...
- Hey. So...
- Hi!
He is actually hungry now.
We need to get him some...
- (BOTH TALKING)
- Fuck. Shit. (SMITH CONTINUES REPEATING)
Uh, I can go if you want.
- Or you could.
- No, it's fine.
- I'll get us some sandwiches.
- Perfect.
- Thank you so much.
- Whoo! Okay!
- See you later. Bye-bye.
- Okay, bye!
Smith: Shit. Fuck. Shit.
Go ahead.
Here,
I can take those now.
You know, she really
brings out the best in you.
(SOFTLY LAUGHS)
Is it that obvious?
Have a nice holiday.
You too.
See ya, mate.
See ya, mate.
You ready?
Yeah. Uh, we're
the last ones here,
so I just have to set the alarm.
Merry Christmas.
Christmas is next week.
I've never been one
to follow the rules.
It says "Whatever our souls
are made of..."
"His and mine are the same."
What's wrong?
I didn't think that I'd see you over the
holidays, so I didn't get you anything.
Is there anything that you want?
Another chance?
(LAUGHS)
Do you promise to act
like this every day?
No.
But I'll try.
Whatever it takes.
We can't do this here.
What if someone comes in?
(SHOUTS) Helloooo?
Anyone here?
Anyone?!
You just have an answer
for everything, don't you?
It's fake.
Shit.
(GASPS)
(PANTING)
There's no one else
for me, Tessa.
No one.
I love you.
(BREATHLESS)
I love you too.
Don't say "too." Sounds like
you're agreeing with me.
I love you, Hardin.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Man: Trish.
Yeah, it's Ken.
This is a surprise.
So listen, um,
my wife Karen and I
are having people over
for Christmas, and...
we would love it if you and
Hardin and Tessa could join us.
Well, I'm leaving for London
today, but, um...
the flight's not
until this evening,
so I think we can pop over.
It would mean the world to me.
I guess we'll see you later,
then.
Merry Christmas, Trish.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Oh! I'm so proud of you.
Can't wait to meet her.
This is his house?
- I told you.
- For fuck's sake,
I didn't think it was this big.
Mum, we don't have to do this.
Look, the last time I saw
your dad was ten years ago.
It's time. Come on.
(SIGHS)
- Hi. Karen?
- Yes, hi.
Thank you for having us.
O Christmas tree
O Christmas tree
How lovely are your branches
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
How lovely are your branches
In beauty green
will always grow
Through summer sun
and winter snow
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
Well, come on.
Merry Christmas.
How lovely are
are your branches
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
You are the tree most loved
O Christmas tree...
This humble one,
right here now,
he just co-authored
a new interpretation
of Taming of the Shrew
with the head of
the English department.
Landon: It's not a big deal.
- KEN: It is a big deal!
- (CONVERSATION CONTINUES, INDISTINCT)
In brightly shining
Christmas light
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
Ken:
...directed that to perfection.
That third act had me in tears.
We saw it twice.
(CONVERSATION CONTINUES)
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
- (LAUGHTER)
- Your beauty green will teach me
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
Your beauty green
will teach me
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
Your beauty green will...
Trish: Uber's gonna be here
- in five minutes.
- Oh!
Well, I'm glad you stopped by.
Me too.
Dinner should be ready shortly.
Okay, I hope everybody
has a hearty appetite.
- MAN: Absolutely!
- Karen is a dynamite cook.
Landon: Yes, she is.
Where'd you go?
Just for a walk.
So Trish,
I hear that
this is your first time
in the States?
- Yeah, it is.
- And how do you like it?
There's a lot to see.
It's kind of worn out
its welcome, if you ask me.
Be happy to get back home
once I graduate.
You're moving back to England
after graduation?
Yeah, of course I am.
KAREN: Trish, can I get you
another glass before you leave us?
TRISH: No. But it was lovely.
Thank you.
I'm so glad you like it.
We got it in Greece
on our honeymoon.
Ken: I stuck to Pellegrino.
We stayed in
this gorgeous villa.
Did you know that
the beaches in Santorini
are made up of volcanic pebbles,
so there's no sand
to make the water murky.
So it is a crystal-clear...
- What the fuck is wrong with you?
- TRISH: Hardin.
- Excuse me?
- Look at your fucking trousers.
I'm sorry, Mum,
but seriously,
do you have any sensitivity
whatsoever?
You're just boorishly droning on
with no regard for
the lives you destroyed.
P-Perhaps we could find
a more private place
- to have this conversation.
- By all means.
It's Bill Gates.
(LAUGHS)
Okay, well, you are obviously
quite upset with me,
so go ahead and say
what's on your mind.
Why did you even invite us here?
I invited you here
because you're my family.
We're not your family.
We were your family.
- You ran out and reinvented...
- Hardin, I thought we were past this.
We didn't get past it. How were
we supposed to get past it?
You haven't owned up
to anything!
Your twelve steps...
making amends.
Where's Mum's amends?
Mum, have you got your amends yet?
What would you like me to do?
You don't think that
I am consumed by guilt?
I knew that night
that I had to go.
No! After that night
you had to stay!
And you didn't!
That night happened because of you!
Yes! And I have been haunted
by it for the last ten years!
It haunts you?!
I fucking watched it happen,
- you bastard!
- (ALL EXCLAIM)
(GRUNTS)
I'm sorry, Mum.
I had to.
No, wait. You don't have to get an Uber.
I can give you a ride.
After the shit
you've just pulled?
Not to mention you're drunk.
Look, I'm sorry
I'm not like you.
You may be able to forget
everything he did, but I can't.
I haven't forgotten anything.
I've chosen to forgive him
so that I can move on.
Hardin, resentments like this
are gonna destroy you.
And they're gonna take Tessa
right down with you.
I should've known better
To see what I could see
My black shroud
- Holding down my feelings
- I'm going for a walk.
A pillar for my enemies
I should have known better
- Fuck!
- To see what I could see
My black shroud
I never trust my feelings
I waited for the remedy
When I was three
Three, maybe four
She left us
at that video store
Oh, be my rest,
be my fantasy
- Hardin.
- Oh, be my rest
Be my fantasy
Hardin.
Hardin!
(SONG BLASTING IN EAR BUDS)
I'm light as a feather
I'm bright as
the Oregon breeze
My black shroud
Frightened by my feelings
I only want to be a relief
Hold that, please!
Oh.
And I thought I was the only Grinch
who worked the day after Christmas.
We have gotta stop
meeting like this.
You're right. I'll have restraining
orders drafted immediately.
How was your Christmas?
Uneventful. Yours?
Eventful.
That's a loaded response.
(DOORS OPEN)
Well, I'd love to hear more
about your eventful Christmas,
so... lunch?
Postmates. I'm buying.
How could I refuse?
Great. I'll email you
some menus.
I know,
very chivalrous of me.
I thought that things were
getting better, but...
it's clear that he still has a
lot of stuff he has to deal with.
And I just feel
really bad for him...
and I don't know how to fix it.
Well, let me ask you this.
Are you in love with him?
- I am.
- Then you got yourself a problem.
Those are your words of wisdom?
Hey, I never said I had
any words of wisdom.
No, you just wanted to know
whether I actually loved him.
I should get back to work.
Thank you for lunch.
Next time it's on me.
I don't think there's
gonna be a next time.
Ouch.
No, not like that,
believe me.
I'm moving to Seattle.
Vance offered me the Head of
Finance position at the new office.
Oh, my God.
Trevor, that's amazing.
Thanks.
Well, ya know,
I don't leave tomorrow.
We could still... that's...
No, that's stupid.
(LAUGHS)
Tessa.
My sister has struggled
with addiction her whole life.
This thing between
you and Hardin...
it's not gonna end well.
Well, you're wrong.
(NO AUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
(NO AUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
This one's better anyway.
You're never gonna show me what
you're writing in there, are you?
Maybe... someday.
(CELL PHONE BUZZING)
(BUZZING)
You don't wanna see who that is?
I know who it is.
It's Steph.
The frat house is having
a New Year's Eve party.
Right.
Do you wanna go?
No. I don't wanna
leave you here alone.
I wouldn't be alone.
I'd go with you.
Sorry, I... I just thought
after everything that happened
- that you wouldn't want to...
- I'm not scared of them.
Besides, if it
blows up in my face,
then we can just
stay in next year.
- Kisses:
- (TESSA GIGGLES)
What was that for?
I just loved
how you said "next year."
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hello?
Tessa, why aren't you
in the office?
Well, yeah, I...
I thought it was...
I'm kidding.
Happy New Year.
(LAUGHS) Yes!
You got me.
I'll cut to the chase.
We went with the manuscript
you recommended,
and it sold today
in quite a bidding war.
Wow, that's... that's fantastic.
Listen, we were
gonna hire someone
to do digital submissions
in Seattle, but...
you're better than anyone
I've interviewed.
I'll take care of your tuition,
living expenses, provided you transfer.
Obviously, Hardin's welcome
to join you.
Wow, that...
uh, that sounds really amazing.
Um, can you give me a chance
to think about it, please?
Of course. I just wanted
to share the good news.
Happy New Year, Tess.
Happy New Year, sir.
Hey.
Were you talking to me?
Nope.
What is taking so long?
Being a woman.
Now, can you go wait outside?
- So sorry.
- Thanks.
- (PARTY CHATTER)
- (POP MUSIC PLAYING)
(MUSIC BLARING)
Undefeated!
Fuck!
- It's okay.
- Sorry. Sorry.
Steph: We've missed you.
Are we good?
Tessa: Ancient history.
TRISTAN: You guys
wanna get in on this?
Yeah, you can take my place.
Go. I'll watch.
I like to watch.
Yeah, I bet you do.
Okay, sure.
You know what you're doing,
right?
- Not a clue.
- Awesome.
Great.
Steph, Tristan: Tessa!
Mmm.
Mm.
What is that?
Both: Cherry vodka sour.
Cool.
This is fun!
- Yes!
- Yes!
Steph and Tristan: Drink, bitch!
Whoo! I like this!
- GIRL: Nice job! One more!
- Aowww!
(CHATTER)
(SHRIEKS)
(MUSIC, CHATTER)
Girl: I... suck at this.
Jamie. Hey.
- It is you.
- Hi.
Can I talk to you upstairs?
Lead the way.
(MUSIC, CHATTER)
Molly's here!
You fucking kidding me?
Molly: Fuck this.
So cool,
all those gears.
You're like a robot.
Who says I'm not?
I have a tattoo
of a little butterfly,
but you can only see it
when I'm naked.
- I love butterflies.
- Really?
Yeah.
(RAP MUSIC)
(TESSA, SLURRING) Hey!
I was looking for you.
Hey. Let's leave.
Okay.
Aww. If it isn't the cute
couple together again.
Oh, yay. It's Molly.
- Where you guys going?
- We're going home.
Ohh. Lame. Come on,
it's almost New Year's.
- We just wanna be alone.
- Let's go.
Good. She never really
fit in, anyway.
One drink.
Hardin: What... Tess.
Excuse me, lovebirds,
you're on my chair.
- Seriously?
- Yeah. Now, fuck off.
Move.
Bitch.
Guy: Yes, I am druuuunk!
Would anybody like some weed brownies?
I made 'em myself.
- No.
- Oh, I'm good.
Well, this is fun.
Can we leave?
We should play a game.
Like what, Scrabble?
How about...
- Truth or Dare?
- Jesus Christ.
- Why is that bad?
- Long story.
- Why would you say that?
- Because.
What's the matter, Hardin?
Scared of a little Truth or Dare?
Fuck you, Molly.
I'll go first.
Hey, Tess, truth or dare?
Truth.
Uh, are you a virgin?
Molly, don't.
Oh. Duh. I already know
the answer to that,
because Hardin fucked you.
Yes, he did.
My turn. Molly,
truth or dare?
Hmm, truth.
Is it true that you're a whore?
Both: Oh, shit.
What the fuck did
you just call me?
I didn't call you anything.
I just asked you a question.
Are you a whore?
- You are.
- You have to answer honestly,
because it's called
Truth for a reason.
No.
Do they not like each other?
Hey, Tess,
my turn again.
- Truth or dare?
- Truth.
Is it true that
you're a dumb-ass
for getting back together
with Hardin
after he clearly fucked you
for a bet?
Let's go.
No, that's not true.
Oh... but it is.
You believe anything
that comes out of his mouth.
I fucking hate you, Molly.
Which I don't blame you,
because, oh, man,
what that mouth can do.
And that tongue...
(MOLLY SHRIEKS)
(BOTH YELLING)
Get away from me!
- You, like that, whore!
- ALL: Ohh!
(SCREAMING)
(TESSA SHRIEKING)
Tessa, relax!
(TESSA YELLING)
You're a whore!
Get that fuckin' bitch
out of here!
Happy new year, bitch!
Fuck you, Tessa!
Get off me!
And you, move the fuck
out of my way!
(BOTH LAUGHING)
- TESSA: ...UFC or some..
- HARDIN: UFC?
(SIGHS)
I needed that.
I'll bet you did.
- Ahhh.
- You're crazy.
I know.
I don't wanna be
a good girl tonight
- I just wanna be a bad girl all right
- Aaah!
Just wanna be your only one
You should hit me up,
boy, you got my number
Don't wanna be
a good girl tonight
I just wanna be
your bad girl, all right
- Just wanna be your only one
- Pants.
Boy, you got my number,
949-331...
Ms. Young, are you
objectifying me?
Why, yes, I am,
Mr. Scott.
For a good time
- I'll be waitin'...
- Right.
Three minutes till New Year!
All: Whooo!
(BOTH PANTING)
(MOANING)
Is the door locked?
Fuck the door,
I don't know.
- Oh, my God.
- Am I your god?
Yeah!
Thirty seconds!
Whooo!
- (BANGING ON DOOR)
- Fuck off!
All: Fourteen, thirteen,
twelve, eleven, ten,
nine, eight, seven, six,
five, four,
three, two, one!
(MOANS)
(ALL CHEERING)
(DISTANT FIREWORKS POPPING)
We're set.
Hey.
I'm gonna use the bathroom.
(HARDIN CLEARS THROAT)
- (CELL PHONE CHIMES)
- Tessa, your phone.
- TESSA: What?
- Your phone.
Hardin?
(ROCK MUSIC)
Hey, you!
- Happy New Year.
- Hey.
I'm really glad we did that.
Me too.
Do me a favor and just
keep it between us?
Of course.
I never kiss and tell.
Thank you.
Uh-oh.
You piece of shit!
(LAUGHTER, CHATTER)
Hardin: Tessa, wait!
- Hey. Hey!
- Just hear me out.
- Kisses: - What the fuck?!
- Dude, she kissed me.
- Fuck off!
Tessa, what the fuck!
How can you do that?!
Why do you care, huh?
You just kissed that girl.
No, no, no,
you don't get to cry!
You just fucking kissed a guy
right in front of me!
- And what did you do, huh?
- Nothing!
- The fuck is wrong with you?!
- She just said
that she doesn't kiss and tell,
you fucking liar!
It's a figure of speech!
You should know I would
never fucking cheat on you!
Were you with her tonight? Is she who
you disappeared with the whole night?!
- Yes!
- (SOBS)
- I was trying to make her forgive me.
- For what?!
Because I'm trying to be a better
person for you! That's all I fucking do!
Tell me what else I can do to
make you believe that I love you.
Tell me!
You're never gonna trust me.
Trust you?
You think that
I should trust you.
Yes!
Where has that ever gotten me?
You're never gonna
forgive me, are you?
You're just gonna keep bringing it
up, every time.
Because I don't trust you!
You act like
you're so fucking innocent.
Like you're perfect.
Oh, fuck this.
And fuck you!
Fuck you too.
Fuck off!
Now I washed up
in some foreign place...
Hardin.
Hardin?
Fire coursin'
through my blood
And I say
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
You can do your worst
Yeah
Whoo-ooh-ooh...
Hey.
Hey.
Do you have a charger?
In my car.
Hardin, can you please
pick up the phone?
I really need to talk to you.
Make a left on Oakwood.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
(RINGING)
(RINGING)
(HORN HONKING)
- (CRASH)
- Hello?
Oh, my God.
- Stop the car.
- I can't.
- Stop your fucking car!
- Okay!
(TIRES SQUEAL)
Tessa!
(MEDICS CHATTERING)
Hardin: Tessa! Wait! Stop!
Stop! Stop!
Tessa...!
Theresa Young?
Yes, hello?
- WOMAN: Mercy Hospital.
- Hello, yes?
- Can I help you?
- Theresa Young. She's 19.
- I don't see that patient.
- She should be there.
You're the fifth hospital
I've spoken to!
- Don't fucking put... Fuck!
- LANDON: Hardin!
The fuck is wrong with you?
How could you do this to Tessa?
- Tessa? Where is she?
- I'm not telling you.
- Landon, where is she?!
- I'm not telling you!
- Tell me where she is!
- It's your fault she crashed!
You didn't come home last night!
Get off of me!
She was out looking for you.
I don't believe you.
(LINE OUT RINGING)
- Click:
- Tessa?
Trevor:
What do you want, Hardin?
Trevor?
- Trevor, what the fuck are you doing with Tessa's phone?
- I'm with her now.
- Let me talk to her.
- That's not gonna happen.
Trevor, I'm not
fucking playing with you!
Shut the fuck up
and listen to me.
You're toxic and
you're bad news.
If you love Tessa, and I
think that you do, let her go.
Trevor, I just
wanna talk to her.
Please. Please.
Trevor, please,
just let me talk to her.
Give her a chance to find
happiness in this life,
'cause she's never
gonna find it with you.
Nurse: Here you go, hon.
Hey, good news.
Vance's company policy
is going to put your hospital
and car fees on it, so...
Here's your phone.
Hardin.
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
You used to tell me
that you loved me once
What happened,
what happened?
Where is all of this
coming from...
Hardin: "My dearest Tessa,
"like all our favorite stories,
"there are happy
and unhappy endings.
"I thought we had a chance
for a happy one,
"but at last,
it was not mean to be.
"I love you
with all of my heart,
"and that's exactly why I had to get
as far away from you as possible.
"We're like an addiction to each
other, with equal parts pleasure...
- "and pain."
- Because I don't trust you!
"And as for that other night,
that girl,"
"she was one of
my former conquests."
"I had to apologize for my past in
order to have a future with you,"
"but fate just...
seems to get in our way."
"So let's cut the bullshit.
"You're too damn good for me,
and I know it.
"And somewhere
in the back of my mind
"I always knew we wouldn't last,
"and I think you did, too.
"I know this is going
to be painful at first,
"and it could take days,
even more.
"But one of those days,
you're going to wake up
"and the sorrow will
start to slip away...
"until we're nothing
but a distant memory.
Goodbye, Tessa."
Do you remember
when you loved me once?
What happened,
what happened?
And you'd hold me here,
just because
What happened, no
We used to never
go to bed angry
But it's all we ever do...
- You have to call me.
- You're turning away like you hate me
We need to talk about this,
okay?
- Do you hate me?
- You can't disappear for nine days. Call me.
- Call me.
- You-ooh-ooh
Can take this heart
Heal it or break it
all apart
- No, this isn't fair
- (MAN YELLING)
- Love me or leave me here
- HARDIN: Tessa?!
Hardin, help me!
(SCREAMS)
(CONTINUES SCREAMING)
Ooh-ooh
- TRISH: It's okay.
- You-ooh-ooh
Can take this heart
Heal or break it all apart
No-oh-oh
This isn't fair
Love me or leave me here
Oh-oh-oh, oh-ah-ah
Love me or leave me here
Oh-oh-oh, oh-ah-ah
Love me or leave me here
(SONG FADES OUT)
Hardin: Thank you.
TRISH: How are
the applications going?
Fine. Dad said
he'd make some calls.
You two spoke?
How'd that go?
As well as it could.
Hardin, what happened
that night,
it wasn't his fault.
And all the other nights?
Not his fault?
Yeah, it was shit.
It was shit, and we both
deserved better.
But the only person
you're punishing
by not forgiving him
is yourself.
And Hardin, I want you
to stop punishing yourself.
So you think it's fair
that he gets to live in
that big, fancy house,
and you're here all alone?
Who said I was alone?
What?
You're seeing someone?
- You don't have to sound so surprised.
- Who?
- Mike.
- Mike?
- Wanker-from-next-door Mike?
- He's not a wanker!
- He is a bit of a wanker.
- He's a really nice man,
and he treats me well.
Yeah, he fucking better.
Did you hear that Vance
was moving to Seattle?
Tessa's going too.
How did you know?
Well, we talk from time to time.
He's having a going-away
party on Sunday,
and I think you should get your
ass off this sofa and go get her.
- No, I can't.
- Can't? Or you don't want to face what you left behind?
I'd have to leave right now.
So what are you waiting for?
- Mum, I'm not gonna...
- Hardin...
I love you, but you have to start
fighting for what really matters.
- (PARTY CHATTER)
- (GLASS CLINKING)
VANCE: Thank you all
so much for coming.
It means the world to me to have
everyone I love here with us.
I am... beyond proud
of the work that everyone
in this room has done,
but there is one
particular person
I could not have done
any of this without.
And that's Kimberly.
(CHEERS, APPLAUSE)
Smith and I were talking
the other day,
and he said, "Dad,
going-away parties are kind of sad."
And he's got a point.
And we were like,
"How do we make this a celebration?"
Then we got an idea.
(WHISPERS)
- (GUESTS GASPING)
- Kimberly...
will you marry my dad
and be my stepmom?
ALL: Aww...
(SURPRISED LAUGH) Yes!
Yes!
(CHEERS, APPLAUSE)
What about me?
(LAUGHTER)
- MAN: Aww...
- MAN 2: Yay!
(CHEERS CONTINUE)
(CHATTER)
Who said happy endings
don't exist?
TESSA: Don't tell me.
You're the cynic.
I'm turning over a new leaf.
You look very pretty,
by the way.
So... have you made up
your mind about Seattle?
Well, I don't see
much of a reason
to pass up the opportunity
anymore.
That's...
really nice to hear.
(NERVOUS CHUCKLE)
Look, Tessa,
there's something
I actually want
to get off my chest.
Okay.
Uh, the other day,
in the hospital...
I answered your cell phone,
it was Hardin,
and I told him
to stay away from you.
- What?
- In retrospect,
I do realize that
that was over the line,
and I do realize that I let my
emotions get the best of me,
and I'm sorry,
but somehow you bring
that side out of me, so...
Okay.
Are you okay?
Eh.
There's actually
more I'd like to say,
- but would you excuse me for a second?
- Yeah.
Thanks.
I'm so sorry.
(SERVER SWEEPING UP GLASS)
Shit.
She left from the front.
Thank you.
Tessa!
(SIGHS)
You're just never gonna
leave me alone, are you?
(SIGHS)
I tried.
My, my
How did I fall
in this hole again?
I should know better
than this
Better than this
Time flies
Funny when
you're getting older
I should know better
than this
Better than this
Think I fell too deep
and it hurt so hard
How you're getting me
to let my guard down...
So, you two have
a good Christmas?
O-kay,
you're not talkin'.
So... hey, so I was dreamin'
of a white Christmas.
Hmph! All I got was heat.
You know, I hate the heat.
Heat get into people's minds
and make them do
some crazy things.
(DRIVER TRILLS, LAUGHS)
Hardin: Like I said,
this is a story
you've heard before.
Only difference is,
this is our story.
Tessa's and mine.
"I never wish
to be parted from you
from this day on."
Hardin: And who knows?
Maybe there is a happy ending
for us after all.
MAN: Tess.
- Hey...
- TESSA: Hardin!
- Dad?
- "Dad"?
HARDIN: I guess we'll
just have to find out.
I'm afraid of the dark
I get lost in the thought
Of what I'll do-ooh-ooh
With you-ooh-ooh
I'm afraid of the dark
Always take it too far
When I'm with you-ooh-ooh
With you-ooh-ooh
Oh shit, I feel like Alice
Woke up in a rabbit hole
last night
Made it look like a palace
You broke in, even though
I left my door open
Now I'm taking sips
of your potion
Take control
of all my emotions
Think I fell too deep
and it hurts so hard
How you're getting me
to let my guard down for you
And you're bringing out
all the reckless parts
But I love it
Oh, I love it
I'm afraid of the dark
I get lost in the thought
Of what I'll do-ooh-ooh
With you-ooh-ooh
I'm afraid of the dark
Always take it too far
When I'm with you-ooh-ooh
With you-ooh-ooh
'Cause I kinda like
when I'm with
Tessa. (LOWERS VOICE)
Tessa.
(LOWER) Tessa.
Do you like to go on dates?
Because I don't.
But I-I will... with you.
If you wanna go.
(EXASPERATED LAUGH)
Tessa.
That's so creepy.
I've been meaning to tell you
something for a long time,
and the reason
that I haven't told you
is because of Human Resources
in the workplace.
Don't talk about
Human Resources.
That's not... sexy.
Tessa!
Don't do the finger.
Put it down!
I only pull out my teal suit
when I have something
important to say.
- (KNOCKING)
- Occupied.
- (LOW VOICE) Tessa.
- (KNOCKING)
There's other bathrooms
in the house
if you need to go that badly.
Just go.
Yes. You can go now.
(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)
(ELECTRICITY CRACKLES)
MAN: The entire world
is a collection of memoranda
that she did exist,
and that I have lost her.
Whatever our souls are made of,
hers and mine are the same.
A rather pretentious way
to open our story...
but I've always
had a flair for the dramatic.
You see, this is our story...
Tessa's and mine.
It's a story
you've heard before,
passed down from the Greeks,
through Shakespeare,
the Brontes, Jane Austen.
It's the story of a young girl
exploring her independence,
free from the bonds
of her oppressive parent...
and promised to a boy
she clearly does not love.
She meets a dashingly
handsome young man
who sweeps her off her feet...
even though he represents
everything she detests.
She falls for him,
gives herself to him,
and is ultimately
betrayed by him
and left shattered.
Only it is he who is
destroyed by his deceit.
When it feels as though
all is lost,
the two reunite
and live happily ever after.
Like I've said,
a story you've heard before.
Only difference is...
this isn't that story.
(TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWING)
(GASPS)
(TRAIN WHEELS CLACKING)
(SIGHS)
I'm not naive
I know how people can be
We're leavers,
cheaters, liars
That make you believe
None of us are saints
I guess
we're all the same...
Hey. Can I ask you a question?
- Piss off.
- I'm looking for someone.
Piss off!
...supposed to be different
And darling
You
Were supposed
To be different
Whoo! Sure don't seem
like Christmas out here,
all this heat we've been havin'.
Ya know, I hate the heat.
Heat make people
do some crazy things.
Hoo!
Thank... Thank you!
Sorry.
Excuse me! Sir, can you
hold that elevator, please!
Asswipe!
Thank you.
Did you call me an asswipe?
Excuse me?
You just called me an asswipe.
Um, no. I didn't.
Yeah, I guess
I just imagined it.
Guess so.
Ya know, I was trying
to hold the elevator for you.
Sure you were.
Look, I'm sorry.
It's my first day.
I'm just trying
to make an impression.
Well, you certainly
succeeded at that.
(SOFTLY)
Asswipe.
(OFFICE CHATTER)
Man: No, no, no, no...
- You work here?
- Surprise.
WOMAN: Tessa!
Welcome to Vance Publishing.
Hi. Kimberly, right?
Excellent memory.
I'm impressed.
Yes, she makes
quite the impression.
You two know each other?
Uh... we're old friends.
Now, if you ladies
will excuse me?
- Are you excited to get going?
- Yeah.
Let's introduce you to the boss.
Shut the fuck up
and listen to me!
This might not be
the best time for introductions.
Why don't I
show you your office?
Trevor!
On it.
I apologize for the mess.
We've been short
on interns lately,
and we're a bit backlogged.
That seems crazy to me.
People I know would kill
for an internship here.
I know, it's just that Vance
has this small problem with
firing them after a day.
But that's not
going to happen to you.
I have a good feeling
about this.
But like I said
during the interview,
your job is to read
five manuscripts a week,
and if you like them,
just forward them on to me.
- Okay.
- The kitchen is right down the hall.
Feel free to place
any order for lunch.
- Any questions?
- Uh, no. I'm good.
You got this.
(GRUNTS)
(SIGHS) Mmm.
Mr. Vance!
Um... Um, I'm so sorry.
I must have dozed off.
- What time is it?
- 9:25.
9:25?
- Am I fired?
- Sit down.
You mean to tell me
you read three books
and did coverage
on all of them last night,
and you think Carnival of Light
by Niko Tanaka is a great read?
Yeah, it is. It's, uh,
she has a really original voice,
it's a lot like
an early Margaret Atwood,
- (CELL PHONE CHIMING)
- The Edible Woman,
- Surfacing...
- I'm coming down now.
Grab your things.
Come with me.
(SOFTLY) Oh, shit.
Man: Morning, Mr. Vance.
- Morning, sir.
- Mr. Vance, I was just...
I was wondering if we had time
to go back to...
Get in.
Because I have to get
my phone charger in at...
Oh, we're closing the door!
(WHISPERS)
Little work tip.
- Hmm?
- It helps if you don't wear the same clothes every day.
That, and showering.
(ENGINE STARTS)
Um, where are we going?
There's a digital
publishing conference,
and I need to secure
some funding for my expansion.
Woman: Fuck off!
What part of "We're closed"
don't...
- Hi.
- You busy?
Kind of in the middle
of something.
So, you know, why don't you
come back tomorrow?
Or just come in right now.
I'm good.
Come on, it'll ease the pain.
I like the pain.
Well, suit yourself,
you fuckin' masochist.
Welcome back the Montgomery,
Mr. Vance.
I have your rooms ready for you.
We had a printer delivered
to Mr. Trevor Matthews' room.
Unfortunately, Ms.
Young's room wasn't ready,
so we had her upgraded to a suite
with compliments of the management.
Has Mr. Jiang checked in yet?
I do believe he's at the bar.
Of course he is.
So I get a printer
and you get a suite.
You're enjoying this,
aren't you?
Definitely.
Hon', do you mind
taking Tessa shopping?
She needs something for tonight.
I trust you.
Let's go have some fun.
Are you sure that I can get in?
Because I've never been
to a nightclub before.
But don't they check...?
You'll be with us.
It won't be a problem.
Look, before we go outside,
I just wanted
to tell you something.
Okay.
Vance and I are...
more than co-workers.
Oh.
It was strictly
a work thing for years,
especially after his wife died,
then I started helping out
with his son Smith,
and, well, love can
really take you by surprise.
Yes, it can.
(LAUGHS)
- That's him?
- Mm-hmm.
- Aw.
- He's the sweetest kid.
Ohh.
Can't wait for them to see you
in this dress tonight.
Oh, shoot.
We forgot to buy you underwear.
But my clothes
are at the laundry.
If I leave now,
I can run back to the mall...
Oh, no, no, no.
No. It's fine.
- Are you sure?
- Yeah.
Okay, I guess
we're goin' commando, then.
(BOTH LAUGH)
I can't believe I've been
at Vance for only a day.
Well, Hardin said we'd
be lucky to have you.
- You spoke to Hardin.
- No, Vance did.
He didn't tell you?
Must have slipped his mind.
(PHONE BUZZING)
Yes, well, as long as we're
at the conference by two...
Wow.
You clean up nicely.
Gee, Trevor, you sure know
how to charm the ladies.
Tessa, you look stunning.
Thank you.
On the move.
(DANCE MUSIC)
So what books have you written?
Oh, this and that.
Feel like I'm sitting
at the kids' table.
Thanks.
No, that's not what I meant.
Sorry.
I hate nightclubs.
Probably because
I suck at dancing.
I love Ohio football,
but I hate nightclubs.
Why are we here?
Him.
Mr. Jiang.
His family owns
a hedge fund worth 800 million
and it's considering
investing in Vance's expansion.
You want me to get you a drink?
I'm gonna stick with water.
All my budget
really allows these days.
I thought you were
a paid intern.
You'd be surprised how much
Uber charges can add up.
I mean, I'd be lucky
to break even.
(SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
- I'll go.
- What it is?
(FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Sex on the Beach.
Quite a beach.
(FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Grab a straw.
On your mark, get set, go.
It's really good.
Mr. Jiang, have you had a chance
to look at my numbers yet?
With the forecast of
rising interest rates...
(YELLING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Again. Just...
Yeah.
We're gonna
get fucked up tonight!
(RAP SONG)
I arrive for the women
I survive through the crimes
As the devil
try and get 'em...
(SONG CONTINUES)
(PARTY CHATTER)
Well, well, look what
the cat dragged in.
That's a stupid
fucking expression.
Why would a cat
drag me anywhere?
Welcome back, bro.
Did you miss us?
(DANCE MUSIC)
(TESSA, JIANG LAUGHING)
Wait.
I don't get it.
Of course you don't.
This is great!
Tessa: I feel like dancing!
- (SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
- (TREVOR REPEATS)
Guess who.
Okay, I'll give you a hint.
She's super fuckin' hot,
a lot of fun,
and loves to fuck.
- Mother Teresa.
- No. Ew.
Ta-da!
I know, I look amazing.
I've had, like, no carbs in eight weeks,
- but I'm feeling fucking fantastic.
- Wow.
Yeah, its from the lack of
carbs and not all the blow.
Don't you have some carpets
to munch on?
Don't you have
some dick to suck?
(DANCE MUSIC)
(DANCE MUSIC)
(DANCE MUSIC)
What do I have to do
to make you forgive me?
- I know I've been really bad.
- Worse than bad.
Yeah, but you like it
when I'm bad. (CHUCKLES)
You know you miss me.
Now get the fuck off me.
ALL: Whoa!
What the fuck, Hardin?!
Hardin, you didn't mind fucking me
before, though, right?
Oh, let me guess.
You're still moping
over that stuck-up bitch.
Don't fuckin' talk about her,
okay?!
Look at you. You look
like a lost little puppy
over some
Virgin Mary-turned-skank
- who doesn't even want you!
- (DOOR SLAMS)
Ohhh, God.
What the fuck you looking at,
freshman?
You want me to steal your boyfriend?
So turn the fuck around.
I look hot.
(CELL PHONE BUZZING)
Tessa?
Hi! I just, uh,
I just wanted to inform you
that I look hot,
and you're missing it.
Tessa, where are you?
Whoo! Somewhere that you're not.
Tess, I have your location,
I can find you.
- (DANCE MUSIC)
- How much have you had to drink?
I don't know, like five?
Five what?
Uh, Sex on the Beaches.
Or is it Sexes on the Beaches?
(SING-SONGY)
That coulda been fun!
You are wasted.
Oh, hey, Hardin?
I'm the commander.
I've been the commander
all night.
Command...
What's it called?
I'm not wearing any underwear!
- Aaah! Ha ha ha!
- Tess, who are you with?
Why haven't you called me?
I've texted you a hundred times!
You haven't replied!
I actually have to go,
but it was nice talking to
you, Mr. Hardin Scott,
so goodbye.
- Don't fu... Te...
- (DISCONNECTS)
Tessa.
Trevor!
I'm drunk, uncomfortable,
and I saw a tampon on the ground.
- I'm leaving.
- Yeah, no, me too.
Can we order room service?
I... I want French fries
and... ice cream.
Dow!
(CHUCKLES)
Nothin' like a vanilla sundae
at three in the morning.
(SLURRING) Yeah,
it sounded better in the moment.
(ROCK BALLAD PLAYING)
- So... Tessa.
- Hmm.
- Tessa Young.
- Mm-hmm.
Why the hell
are you in publishing?
Well, I love to read...
That makes sense.
What's your favorite book?
(SIGHS) It's The Principles of
Economics by Alfred Marshall.
- No, it's not.
- (LAUGHS) Yeah, it is.
No, I mean...
I mean, like, fiction.
Like... Like a real book.
I don't do fiction.
I mean, have you seen
how I dress?
- You heathen!
- Heathen?
You heathen!
Fiction's an escape
from reality,
it's a way that, like,
you can live a hundred lives,
or even a thousand.
I don't need to live
a thousand lives.
Okay? And I would rather
watch paint dry.
(GASPS) I, um, that wasn't...
No, I... that wasn't
supposed to happen.
Look, I'm telling you,
I know what I'm doing.
We just have to soak it
before it stains.
Can I have your pants?
- Tessa...
- Gimme your pants!
Otherwise it's gonna stain.
- (BANGING ON DOOR)
- HARDIN: Tessa!
- Tessa, open the door.
- Is that Hardin Scott?
- (BANGING)
- Open the door!
Hi.
Are you trying to get me
kicked out of this place?
TESSA: Yeah,
come on in, why don't you?
Hey...
Hey, Hardin, didn't see ya.
How ya been?
- Fucking Trevor?!
- Time to go, I think.
- I'm just gonna...
- HARDIN: No, you're not.
- I just wanna talk to him!
- No! No...
- Tessa... Tessa...
- Stop!
- Hardin, I think this is a mis...
- Fuck off.
You're such a dick.
Why are you even here?
I'm a dick?
I'm not the one taking
advantage of drunk girls.
You... You do know
that not every guy
is trying to get
in my pants, right?
- You'd be surprised.
- You can't tell me
who I can and can't have sex with,
because it's none of your business anymore!
- Were you going to have sex with him?
- Oh, my God!
- What?
- You're insane!
You're avoiding the question.
What if I was?
What?
You heard me.
What if I was?
What, you don't like that?
You don't like the idea
of Trevor's hands...
all over my body?
Touching me?
- (HARDIN GASPS)
- (TESSA LAUGHS)
I've missed this.
- Tessa, you're drunk.
- Mm-hmm. So?
Tess...
Hmm!
You don't want this?
Of course I want this, but I...
Hardin... you have
two options here.
Either you fuck me,
or you leave.
You decide.
("FORBIDDEN LOVE"
BY MAXCHALANT PLAYING)
(PANTING)
(LAUGHS)
Ohh.
- Do you have a condom?
- Are you sure?
- Why not.
- You'll hate me tomorrow.
Yeah, well, I hate you already.
(TESSA MOANS)
Tell me I'm the only one.
You're the only one.
(BOTH PANTING)
(TESSA MOANS)
(CHATTER, LAUGHTER)
Mmm.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
(RINGING)
(RINGING)
- Hi!
- KIMBERLY: Morning!
- Kimberly!
- You up?
Yeah... no, yeah,
I've been up for a while.
- See you down in five.
- Five minutes?
- Problem?
- Nope, not a problem.
- Meet you in the lobby.
- Okay, I'll be right down.
- Don't be late.
- Okay. Bye.
Shit!
Where are my clothes?!
Ohh!
Hardin: Tessa!
Come back to bed.
Tessa!
What?!
What do you want?!
The other Tessa.
The one who's nice?
Yeah, well, she's late for work.
- Where are my...
- Why are you so...
Hey! Privacy!
Privacy.
After what we did last night,
you want privacy?
Don't remind me.
Hey, you called me.
I didn't tell you to come here.
Okay, I'm starting
to get the feeling
you're not entirely cool
with what happened last night.
No, I'm not cool with it.
Well, do you want
to talk about it?
Nope. You hurt me
and I can't forgive you.
- That's it.
- So last night meant nothing.
I was drunk.
I called you, you came here...
I made a mistake.
But you obviously missed me.
I didn't know what I was doing.
- From kissing that guy, to...
- What?
- What?
- From kissing?
- What did you say?
- I didn't say anything.
- You said "kissing that guy."
- No.
- What?! T...
- I need to go.
Tessa, wait. Tessa!
- (DOOR OPEN, SHUTS)
- Tessa!
Put your clothes on!
- Who did you kiss?
- No one!
- Was it Trevor?
- No!
My Tessa would never
kiss a fuckin' stranger
at a club.
There is no "your Tessa"
anymore!
Yeah, well, when you were kissing that
guy, I was fucking Molly.
Fuck you!
Fuck!
(CHATTER)
- Oh!
- Sorry.
Hi.
- Hi.
- Got us some lattes.
Thank you.
(CHRISTMAS MUZAK PLAYS)
Oh. Thank you.
So, interesting night.
Trevor, I'm... so sorry
about last night.
No, don't be. If I showed up
to my girlfriend's hotel room
and I saw a half-naked,
incredibly handsome man there,
I'd react the same way.
Is he still lurking around?
Should I be hiding in the van?
He's the one that
should be hiding,
and we are not together.
How do you two know each other?
- Hardin worked at Vance last year.
- He did?
Yeah. Same position as you,
actually.
Kind of a sad story.
We were best of friends, and...
then we became lovers,
and then I found
a red hair on my pillow.
Hilarious.
Ya know, I didn't peg you
as the bad boy type.
We'll save that
for another time.
My hero. Ohh.
Anyone else feel like death?
I don't know what you two said
or did to Neil last night,
but he just wrote a humongous
check to finance our expansion.
Good job.
Landon: What are you doing here?
Hardin: I need some advice.
Advice?
You want advice from me?
Yeah.
I'm that desperate.
Oh, insults. Great.
I thought you were
an imposter for a second.
- Look, bro, I know I-
- No, step-bro.
I'm not your brother.
You made that very clear.
And if I was Tessa,
I'd never speak to you again, Hardin.
- It's unforgiveable.
- You think I don't know that?!
I know I fucked up!
I know!
She won't return my calls
or texts.
I found out she kissed some guy.
And... And I told her
I fucked Molly.
- You slept with Molly?
- No, I said I did.
That's the point.
I didn't.
I said it to get back at her,
and I-I realized
how stupid that was.
- Yeah.
- Oh, fuck this!
So you're just gonna run away like
you do from everything. Right?
- Where you goin'?
- London.
I was going to take her with me.
I'll see you next year.
Hardin, do you really love her?
No bullshit.
Yes.
Of course I fucking love her.
I've never felt this way
about anyone before!
Just wish I didn't
fuck the whole thing up.
(STARTS CAR)
(TIRES SQUEAL)
(CELL PHONE CHIMES)
Focus.
Knock knock.
- Hi.
- Hi.
You're probably goin'
out of town for break,
so just wanna say happy
holidays, and a happy birthday.
- It's your birthday, right?
- Tomorrow.
I made you something.
What's... What's this?
(CLEARS THROAT) It is a
cost analysis breakdown
of your weekly Uber expenditure
versus owning a used car.
Okay...
I know. It's just,
turns out you're wasting a lot of money.
I did a little research,
and I found a 2013 Toyota Corolla,
in town, in excellent condition.
I went down to the dealership,
negotiated terms,
and you'd put no money down,
you only pay 150 bucks a month.
Vance also agreed to put your
auto insurance on company policy,
so that's free.
This is, of course,
if you want to do it.
I just like crunching numbers...
(LAUGHING)
Oh, my God!
- I take it you...
- Oh, my God! Mwah!
Thank you.
Bye, Tessa.
(THUD)
Tessa: So, what do you think?
Well, you know,
it's, uh...
it's very Tessa.
I will take that
as a compliment.
I'm right up there.
How's Dakota?
Um, I'm actually looking
at your birthday horoscope.
So first off,
you share a birthday with...
- Joseph Stalin.
- Great.
- You are a proud, idealistic person...
- Like Stalin.
You are more emotional
than is obvious.
You may solidify
a romantic relationship
or become involved
with a mature partner.
Mature.
That doesn't really sound...
No, it doesn't.
He left for London.
Have you heard from him?
I haven't,
because I blocked him.
That'll work.
Bye.
(CAR LOCK CHIRPS)
(TESSA, ECHOING)
Whose place is this?
(SIGHS)
(CHUCKLES)
Hardin:
"You can draw me to fire,
"you can draw me to water.
"You can draw me to the gallows,
you can draw me to any death."
(CRYING SOFTLY)
(SIGHS)
HARDIN: Well, here we are.
I could run you a bath
if you'd like to get
more comfortable.
Woman: I would love that.
I remember when you and I
used to take baths together.
Oh, my goodness! Tessa?
- Tessa.
- Hardin's mother.
Hardin said you were
gonna be out of town,
I didn't think
I was gonna meet you!
- Yeah.
- My God,
I cannot believe
how pretty you are.
I mean, Hardin said you were the
most beautiful girl in the world,
but honestly, I thought you were
gonna be covered in tattoos,
green hair,
and a piercing on your bean.
- What bean?
- Mum.
Don't be so melodramatic,
Hardin.
You and I are gonna
be the best of friends.
Do you mind if I use the loo?
Yeah, of course.
It's just, um...
Oh, look at you!
- Why are you here?
- (WHISPERS) I came to get the rest of my stuff.
- You were supposed to be in London.
- I know.
I didn't want to go without
you, so she came here.
Why didn't you tell her
that we broke up?
She was so excited
when I told her first,
- I couldn't ruin it for her.
- Hardin!
She's my mum!
I couldn't tell her
about the stupid bet, okay?
I'm sorry.
I don't expect you
to pretend we're still together.
- It's fine.
- What's fine?
I said it's fine.
I'll play along.
Thank you, Tessa.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for the Kindle.
Fuck! Happy birthday!
- Is it your birthday?
- Yeah, it is.
Why are we not celebrating?
'Cause I... I was just about
to head out of town.
- No!
- Yeah, I'm gonna see my mom.
Can I be selfish and ask
you to stay another night?
Well, my mom's sort of expec...
We don't know when we're
gonna see each other again.
Yeah. I, uh, I...
I guess I can leave tomorrow.
Brilliant, brilliant,
brilliant.
I am gonna whip you up a homemade birthday
cake that is gonna blow your mind.
Cool.
Cool.
I know I'm biased
'cause I'm his mum,
but isn't that just the cutest
little bum you've ever seen?
- (LAUGHING)
- Oh, my God, Mum, please.
- Hush.
- It's a pretty cute bum,
- Hardin.
- (HARDIN CLEARS THROAT)
Right. Well, uh,
you guys are obviously
having lots of fun,
so I'm just gonna clear up,
and then... set myself on fire.
So Hardin tells me you're
an English major as well.
Mm-hmm. I'm in the process
of switching from econ.
I actually just got an
internship at Vance Publishing.
Vance, as in... Christian Vance?
Mm-hmm.
Hardin and I stayed with
Vance for a few years
when Ken and I broke up.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Hardin never mentioned that.
Hardin: Never mentioned what?
Nothing, darling.
Just girl talk.
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
I'm just gonna grab a blanket
and sleep on the floor.
You don't think we could
share the bed and not...
- You know.
- Do you?
Well, I'd like to think
that we're not
total Neanderthals.
Okay.
G'night.
(SIGHS)
Good night.
Um...
I'm gonna leave
early in the morning
to... to head out of town.
Okay.
Thank you for staying tonight.
Thanks for having me.
Sorry.
No. No, it's...
That's okay.
That feels nice.
- Does it?
- Mm-hmm.
- Did you have a nice birthday?
- Yeah, I did.
And thank you again
for the... gift,
it was really thoughtful.
I found it when I was
getting my stuff.
I'm glad you like it.
(BREATHLESSLY)
I love it.
(GIGGLES)
(TAKES DEEP BREATH)
I got a car.
- You got a car?
- Mm-hmm.
What car did you get?
(INHALES SHARPLY)
A white one.
Well, happy birthday.
Night.
Good night.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Good night.
- Hardin.
- Huh?
This isn't working.
Why? What's wrong?
Feel.
- (SIGHS)
- Oh.
You?
Oh.
(PANTING)
Hardin, we should stop.
Okay.
Three seconds and we'll stop.
- Mm.
- Mm-hmm.
- Three...
- Three...
- two...
- two...
- one.
- One.
(PANTING)
- Okay, ten more seconds.
- Okay.
- And then we'll stop.
- Okay.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Will you apologize to your mum
for us kidnapping you last night?
I will.
I can't tell you how much it means
to me to see Hardin this way.
What way?
Happy.
What?
(CHUCKLES)
- Bye.
- Bye.
Oh, oh oh,
I'm feelin' your heartbeat
And oh, oh oh
Comin' around, comin' around
Comin' around
If you can love somebody
Love 'em all the same
If you gotta love somebody
Love 'em all the same
I'm singin', oh, oh oh
I'm feelin' your heartbeat
Nice wheels!
- Vroom vroom!
- (LAUGHS) Noah, hi!
- Hi!
- It's good to see you!
Good to see you too.
Mmm. (SNIFFS)
Okay... (LAUGHS)
Your mom told me that you were comin' home
today, so I figured I'd come greet you.
Did she have you on speed dial
the second I crossed
the county line?
I mean,
can you blame her?
She knows a good thing
when she sees it.
- (LAUGHS) Right.
- Right.
Um, how's senior year?
You know me,
breakin' hearts and takin' names.
- That's you.
- Yeah? Yeah.
Your mom told me
about the internship.
- That's really awesome.
- Thanks. Yeah.
And everything's cool with
the whole thing with your dad.
- What whole thing with my dad?
- What?
N-Nothing. Nothing.
- What do you mean, nothing?
- I-I don't know.
- I thought that she would have...
- Thought she what?
- Uh...
- (CELL PHONE RINGS)
- Are you kidding?
- (RINGING)
- Why is she calling you?
- I'm sorry, Tess.
WOMAN: Sorry,
I got stuck at work.
- Is she there yet?
- Mom?
- Carol, she knows!
- Knows what?!
Oh! Tessa's with you.
I hope I'm not interrupting
anything.
What is going on with Dad?!
Okay, that was rude.
I'm just asking you about Dad.
Fine.
Your father wanted to see you,
but I chased him off.
Why are you getting
so worked up about this?
I'm not getting worked up!
I just don't understand why
you'd keep that a secret.
And you never kept
any secrets from me?
Because I can think of
a big one, and so can Noah.
I thought we got past
this little hiccup
once you got your heart broken.
But I can tell by
the sound of your voice
that this not the case.
This boy is not good for you,
Teresa.
- He is just like your father.
- I'm hanging up.
- No! Don't you fucking hang up on me!
- This was a mistake.
Theresa? Theresa?
- (CAR DOOR CLOSES)
- I blew it.
I blew it, Carol.
I don't know what happened.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES)
(RAIN PATTERING,
THUNDER RUMBLING)
- (GLASS BREAKING)
- (WOMAN SHOUTING)
Mummy?
- (MAN, WOMAN ARGUING)
- (OBJECTS CLATTERING)
(WOMAN SHOUTING ANGRILY)
- (MAN SHOUTS)
- (BLOW LANDING)
(MUFFLED) No!
Mummy?
Hardin, get back upstairs now!
(GASPING)
Hey. Hey, I'm right here.
Hey. Hey.
Hey, it's okay. It's okay.
(THUNDER CRASHING)
It was just a nightmare.
(BREATHING SLOWS)
(DOOR OPENS)
Morning.
There... um, there's tea.
I... Help yourself.
Thanks.
Is he okay?
- Hmm?
- The nightmares.
I heard him last night.
Um, he's sleeping now.
How long have they
been going on?
Uh, ever since he was eight.
Um, he, uh, well...
He told me...
about that night
and what he saw.
The assault.
Whoa. He's never
told anyone that before.
I'm so sorry for
what happened to you.
I just hoped he'd forget
the whole thing.
But the nightmares kicked in.
(CHOKES UP)
Sorry.
And I took him to therapist
after therapist,
but nothing seemed to help.
And then he started
self-medicating with alcohol.
But, um...
...he told me that
the nightmares went away
when he started seeing you.
(LAUGHS SOFTLY)
I didn't know that.
May I ask...
why does your mum
hate him so much?
Um, Hardin's your son...
Yes, and I love him,
but he is not without
his challenges.
You can tell me.
What happened between you two?
He lied to me.
- A big lie?
- A massive lie.
Is he sorry?
He is.
HARDIN: What are you
two gabbing on about?
Make sure you brush your teeth.
He used to give me such a hard
time about brushing his teeth.
Mum, for the love of God,
of course I'm gonna
brush my teeth.
Great. Morning!
- Morning. Thank you.
- Kisses:
I love your mom.
She's all right.
Happy belated.
But you already got me a gift.
True, but you
had to snoop around
and open it without me,
thus denying me
the pleasure of watching
you react to said gift.
Therefore...
"Tessa's perfect day."
What's my perfect day?
Well, that's for you to decide.
Whatever your wish or desire,
I will agree to without
any snide remarks or tantrums.
Your time starts in three,
two, one.
Kisses:
Tessa: Isn't this nice?
I always wanted
to go ice skating.
Yeah, it's... great.
I'm loving...
Unhh! Unh...
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
Just a tad rusty.
When was the last time
you skated?
I've never skated before.
Do you want me
to get you a walker?
(WOMAN, TO CHILD)
You're doing great.
Fuck no!
- (GRUNTS)
- Are you... Oh, it's okay. It's... it's okay.
Whoo.
- Are you okay?
- Yup.
Do you want to stop?
No. We're here to have...
- Unhh! Aaah!
- (TESSA GASPS)
Hardin?
I have a better idea.
Stretch out into Child's Pose,
and let the day's
tension just melt away.
It's not the pose
melting this tension away,
- it's the fucking heat.
- Shh!
- Is there any air-conditioning?
- It's hot yoga.
INSTRUCTOR: From Child's Pose,
lift, and slowly press back
into your Downward Facing Dog.
Did anyone ever tell you
you have the most amazing bum?
Stop.
...and slowly move into
salamba sarvangasana.
Excuse me,
is this beginner's yoga?
That was at ten-thirty.
This is acro-yoga.
INSTRUCTOR: ...and then lift
them up and towards the ceiling.
Breathe together.
Inhale, lift your arms overhead.
And as you exhale,
lean forward.
- Allow your partner's weight to lean into you.
- (TESSA LAUGHING)
Slowly breathe and
open your legs and...
wider... inhale...
a little wider...
and if you can,
put your legs even wider.
(EXHALES)
Is yoga supposed
to be a turn-on?
Are you turned on?
Mm-hmm.
- Can we leave then?
- Mm-hmm.
- Now? Let's go.
- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Sweaty! I am sweaty!
Wait! Just give me
five minutes, okay?
I just need to get... (SHRIEKS)
(TESSA LAUGHING, SHRIEKING)
Oh, my God. Hardin.
- Pop the champagne, I'm feelin' elevated
- Let's get these off.
Oh, there's something
happening in my brain
Okay, we're getting somewhere!
I guess
it's one of those days
I'm wakin' up to someone,
feeling fucking awesome
I'm not sad
when I'm watching him leave
Low to high
Oh, my, my
I'm feeling
so fuckin' good right now
Good right now
I just wanna
get drunk right now
I feel so damn alive,
I don't wanna come down
I'm feeling
so fucking good right now
- Good right now
- Oh, shit!
I can't contain it
Maybe it was the breakup,
maybe I just woke up
On the right side
of my empty bed
Maybe it's nothing,
increase the dopamine
That keeps on stoking me
But I like what
it's done to my head
Low to high
Oh, my, my
I'm feeling
so fuckin' good right now
(TESSA MOANS)
I just wanna
get drunk right now
Drunk right now
I feel so damn alive
I don't wanna come down
I'm feeling
so fuckin' good right now
Good right now
And I can't explain it...
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
It's my boss,
I have to get this.
Are you serious?
Hi! Kimberly,
what's wrong?
Oh, no. How can we help?
Hmm.
TESSA: Hi.
You have no idea
how much of a lifesaver
the two of you are right now.
God, poor Vance caught this bug
and he's throwing up everywhere.
It's no problem.
Okay, who are you and what
have you done with Hardin?
It's part of my birthday present.
I'll tell you later.
Ohh! I'm running so late.
I'll be back in a few hours,
okay? You're in good hands.
- Bye.
- KIMBERLY: Thank you.
Hi.
Um, so, we have the
whole afternoon together.
- Is there anything that you want to do?
- No.
I could get us some markers
and we can draw!
I don't like to draw.
No? Are you hungry?
No.
(CLICKS TONGUE)
(MODEL TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS)
Wanna tell me about your trains?
Okay, I don't want
to hear about them anyway.
What are those marks
on your arm?
My tattoos.
- Why do you have them?
- Because I like them.
Don't people think
it looks strange?
I don't give a fuck
what people think.
Which people don't you
give a fuck about?
- Oh, shit. Don't say fuck.
- Shit.
Fuck. Shit.
Fucky fuck. Shit...
- Hey. So...
- Hi!
He is actually hungry now.
We need to get him some...
- (BOTH TALKING)
- Fuck. Shit. (SMITH CONTINUES REPEATING)
Uh, I can go if you want.
- Or you could.
- No, it's fine.
- I'll get us some sandwiches.
- Perfect.
- Thank you so much.
- Whoo! Okay!
- See you later. Bye-bye.
- Okay, bye!
Smith: Shit. Fuck. Shit.
Go ahead.
Here,
I can take those now.
You know, she really
brings out the best in you.
(SOFTLY LAUGHS)
Is it that obvious?
Have a nice holiday.
You too.
See ya, mate.
See ya, mate.
You ready?
Yeah. Uh, we're
the last ones here,
so I just have to set the alarm.
Merry Christmas.
Christmas is next week.
I've never been one
to follow the rules.
It says "Whatever our souls
are made of..."
"His and mine are the same."
What's wrong?
I didn't think that I'd see you over the
holidays, so I didn't get you anything.
Is there anything that you want?
Another chance?
(LAUGHS)
Do you promise to act
like this every day?
No.
But I'll try.
Whatever it takes.
We can't do this here.
What if someone comes in?
(SHOUTS) Helloooo?
Anyone here?
Anyone?!
You just have an answer
for everything, don't you?
It's fake.
Shit.
(GASPS)
(PANTING)
There's no one else
for me, Tessa.
No one.
I love you.
(BREATHLESS)
I love you too.
Don't say "too." Sounds like
you're agreeing with me.
I love you, Hardin.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Man: Trish.
Yeah, it's Ken.
This is a surprise.
So listen, um,
my wife Karen and I
are having people over
for Christmas, and...
we would love it if you and
Hardin and Tessa could join us.
Well, I'm leaving for London
today, but, um...
the flight's not
until this evening,
so I think we can pop over.
It would mean the world to me.
I guess we'll see you later,
then.
Merry Christmas, Trish.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Oh! I'm so proud of you.
Can't wait to meet her.
This is his house?
- I told you.
- For fuck's sake,
I didn't think it was this big.
Mum, we don't have to do this.
Look, the last time I saw
your dad was ten years ago.
It's time. Come on.
(SIGHS)
- Hi. Karen?
- Yes, hi.
Thank you for having us.
O Christmas tree
O Christmas tree
How lovely are your branches
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
How lovely are your branches
In beauty green
will always grow
Through summer sun
and winter snow
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
Well, come on.
Merry Christmas.
How lovely are
are your branches
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
You are the tree most loved
O Christmas tree...
This humble one,
right here now,
he just co-authored
a new interpretation
of Taming of the Shrew
with the head of
the English department.
Landon: It's not a big deal.
- KEN: It is a big deal!
- (CONVERSATION CONTINUES, INDISTINCT)
In brightly shining
Christmas light
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
Ken:
...directed that to perfection.
That third act had me in tears.
We saw it twice.
(CONVERSATION CONTINUES)
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
- (LAUGHTER)
- Your beauty green will teach me
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
Your beauty green
will teach me
O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree
Your beauty green will...
Trish: Uber's gonna be here
- in five minutes.
- Oh!
Well, I'm glad you stopped by.
Me too.
Dinner should be ready shortly.
Okay, I hope everybody
has a hearty appetite.
- MAN: Absolutely!
- Karen is a dynamite cook.
Landon: Yes, she is.
Where'd you go?
Just for a walk.
So Trish,
I hear that
this is your first time
in the States?
- Yeah, it is.
- And how do you like it?
There's a lot to see.
It's kind of worn out
its welcome, if you ask me.
Be happy to get back home
once I graduate.
You're moving back to England
after graduation?
Yeah, of course I am.
KAREN: Trish, can I get you
another glass before you leave us?
TRISH: No. But it was lovely.
Thank you.
I'm so glad you like it.
We got it in Greece
on our honeymoon.
Ken: I stuck to Pellegrino.
We stayed in
this gorgeous villa.
Did you know that
the beaches in Santorini
are made up of volcanic pebbles,
so there's no sand
to make the water murky.
So it is a crystal-clear...
- What the fuck is wrong with you?
- TRISH: Hardin.
- Excuse me?
- Look at your fucking trousers.
I'm sorry, Mum,
but seriously,
do you have any sensitivity
whatsoever?
You're just boorishly droning on
with no regard for
the lives you destroyed.
P-Perhaps we could find
a more private place
- to have this conversation.
- By all means.
It's Bill Gates.
(LAUGHS)
Okay, well, you are obviously
quite upset with me,
so go ahead and say
what's on your mind.
Why did you even invite us here?
I invited you here
because you're my family.
We're not your family.
We were your family.
- You ran out and reinvented...
- Hardin, I thought we were past this.
We didn't get past it. How were
we supposed to get past it?
You haven't owned up
to anything!
Your twelve steps...
making amends.
Where's Mum's amends?
Mum, have you got your amends yet?
What would you like me to do?
You don't think that
I am consumed by guilt?
I knew that night
that I had to go.
No! After that night
you had to stay!
And you didn't!
That night happened because of you!
Yes! And I have been haunted
by it for the last ten years!
It haunts you?!
I fucking watched it happen,
- you bastard!
- (ALL EXCLAIM)
(GRUNTS)
I'm sorry, Mum.
I had to.
No, wait. You don't have to get an Uber.
I can give you a ride.
After the shit
you've just pulled?
Not to mention you're drunk.
Look, I'm sorry
I'm not like you.
You may be able to forget
everything he did, but I can't.
I haven't forgotten anything.
I've chosen to forgive him
so that I can move on.
Hardin, resentments like this
are gonna destroy you.
And they're gonna take Tessa
right down with you.
I should've known better
To see what I could see
My black shroud
- Holding down my feelings
- I'm going for a walk.
A pillar for my enemies
I should have known better
- Fuck!
- To see what I could see
My black shroud
I never trust my feelings
I waited for the remedy
When I was three
Three, maybe four
She left us
at that video store
Oh, be my rest,
be my fantasy
- Hardin.
- Oh, be my rest
Be my fantasy
Hardin.
Hardin!
(SONG BLASTING IN EAR BUDS)
I'm light as a feather
I'm bright as
the Oregon breeze
My black shroud
Frightened by my feelings
I only want to be a relief
Hold that, please!
Oh.
And I thought I was the only Grinch
who worked the day after Christmas.
We have gotta stop
meeting like this.
You're right. I'll have restraining
orders drafted immediately.
How was your Christmas?
Uneventful. Yours?
Eventful.
That's a loaded response.
(DOORS OPEN)
Well, I'd love to hear more
about your eventful Christmas,
so... lunch?
Postmates. I'm buying.
How could I refuse?
Great. I'll email you
some menus.
I know,
very chivalrous of me.
I thought that things were
getting better, but...
it's clear that he still has a
lot of stuff he has to deal with.
And I just feel
really bad for him...
and I don't know how to fix it.
Well, let me ask you this.
Are you in love with him?
- I am.
- Then you got yourself a problem.
Those are your words of wisdom?
Hey, I never said I had
any words of wisdom.
No, you just wanted to know
whether I actually loved him.
I should get back to work.
Thank you for lunch.
Next time it's on me.
I don't think there's
gonna be a next time.
Ouch.
No, not like that,
believe me.
I'm moving to Seattle.
Vance offered me the Head of
Finance position at the new office.
Oh, my God.
Trevor, that's amazing.
Thanks.
Well, ya know,
I don't leave tomorrow.
We could still... that's...
No, that's stupid.
(LAUGHS)
Tessa.
My sister has struggled
with addiction her whole life.
This thing between
you and Hardin...
it's not gonna end well.
Well, you're wrong.
(NO AUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
(NO AUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
This one's better anyway.
You're never gonna show me what
you're writing in there, are you?
Maybe... someday.
(CELL PHONE BUZZING)
(BUZZING)
You don't wanna see who that is?
I know who it is.
It's Steph.
The frat house is having
a New Year's Eve party.
Right.
Do you wanna go?
No. I don't wanna
leave you here alone.
I wouldn't be alone.
I'd go with you.
Sorry, I... I just thought
after everything that happened
- that you wouldn't want to...
- I'm not scared of them.
Besides, if it
blows up in my face,
then we can just
stay in next year.
- Kisses:
- (TESSA GIGGLES)
What was that for?
I just loved
how you said "next year."
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hello?
Tessa, why aren't you
in the office?
Well, yeah, I...
I thought it was...
I'm kidding.
Happy New Year.
(LAUGHS) Yes!
You got me.
I'll cut to the chase.
We went with the manuscript
you recommended,
and it sold today
in quite a bidding war.
Wow, that's... that's fantastic.
Listen, we were
gonna hire someone
to do digital submissions
in Seattle, but...
you're better than anyone
I've interviewed.
I'll take care of your tuition,
living expenses, provided you transfer.
Obviously, Hardin's welcome
to join you.
Wow, that...
uh, that sounds really amazing.
Um, can you give me a chance
to think about it, please?
Of course. I just wanted
to share the good news.
Happy New Year, Tess.
Happy New Year, sir.
Hey.
Were you talking to me?
Nope.
What is taking so long?
Being a woman.
Now, can you go wait outside?
- So sorry.
- Thanks.
- (PARTY CHATTER)
- (POP MUSIC PLAYING)
(MUSIC BLARING)
Undefeated!
Fuck!
- It's okay.
- Sorry. Sorry.
Steph: We've missed you.
Are we good?
Tessa: Ancient history.
TRISTAN: You guys
wanna get in on this?
Yeah, you can take my place.
Go. I'll watch.
I like to watch.
Yeah, I bet you do.
Okay, sure.
You know what you're doing,
right?
- Not a clue.
- Awesome.
Great.
Steph, Tristan: Tessa!
Mmm.
Mm.
What is that?
Both: Cherry vodka sour.
Cool.
This is fun!
- Yes!
- Yes!
Steph and Tristan: Drink, bitch!
Whoo! I like this!
- GIRL: Nice job! One more!
- Aowww!
(CHATTER)
(SHRIEKS)
(MUSIC, CHATTER)
Girl: I... suck at this.
Jamie. Hey.
- It is you.
- Hi.
Can I talk to you upstairs?
Lead the way.
(MUSIC, CHATTER)
Molly's here!
You fucking kidding me?
Molly: Fuck this.
So cool,
all those gears.
You're like a robot.
Who says I'm not?
I have a tattoo
of a little butterfly,
but you can only see it
when I'm naked.
- I love butterflies.
- Really?
Yeah.
(RAP MUSIC)
(TESSA, SLURRING) Hey!
I was looking for you.
Hey. Let's leave.
Okay.
Aww. If it isn't the cute
couple together again.
Oh, yay. It's Molly.
- Where you guys going?
- We're going home.
Ohh. Lame. Come on,
it's almost New Year's.
- We just wanna be alone.
- Let's go.
Good. She never really
fit in, anyway.
One drink.
Hardin: What... Tess.
Excuse me, lovebirds,
you're on my chair.
- Seriously?
- Yeah. Now, fuck off.
Move.
Bitch.
Guy: Yes, I am druuuunk!
Would anybody like some weed brownies?
I made 'em myself.
- No.
- Oh, I'm good.
Well, this is fun.
Can we leave?
We should play a game.
Like what, Scrabble?
How about...
- Truth or Dare?
- Jesus Christ.
- Why is that bad?
- Long story.
- Why would you say that?
- Because.
What's the matter, Hardin?
Scared of a little Truth or Dare?
Fuck you, Molly.
I'll go first.
Hey, Tess, truth or dare?
Truth.
Uh, are you a virgin?
Molly, don't.
Oh. Duh. I already know
the answer to that,
because Hardin fucked you.
Yes, he did.
My turn. Molly,
truth or dare?
Hmm, truth.
Is it true that you're a whore?
Both: Oh, shit.
What the fuck did
you just call me?
I didn't call you anything.
I just asked you a question.
Are you a whore?
- You are.
- You have to answer honestly,
because it's called
Truth for a reason.
No.
Do they not like each other?
Hey, Tess,
my turn again.
- Truth or dare?
- Truth.
Is it true that
you're a dumb-ass
for getting back together
with Hardin
after he clearly fucked you
for a bet?
Let's go.
No, that's not true.
Oh... but it is.
You believe anything
that comes out of his mouth.
I fucking hate you, Molly.
Which I don't blame you,
because, oh, man,
what that mouth can do.
And that tongue...
(MOLLY SHRIEKS)
(BOTH YELLING)
Get away from me!
- You, like that, whore!
- ALL: Ohh!
(SCREAMING)
(TESSA SHRIEKING)
Tessa, relax!
(TESSA YELLING)
You're a whore!
Get that fuckin' bitch
out of here!
Happy new year, bitch!
Fuck you, Tessa!
Get off me!
And you, move the fuck
out of my way!
(BOTH LAUGHING)
- TESSA: ...UFC or some..
- HARDIN: UFC?
(SIGHS)
I needed that.
I'll bet you did.
- Ahhh.
- You're crazy.
I know.
I don't wanna be
a good girl tonight
- I just wanna be a bad girl all right
- Aaah!
Just wanna be your only one
You should hit me up,
boy, you got my number
Don't wanna be
a good girl tonight
I just wanna be
your bad girl, all right
- Just wanna be your only one
- Pants.
Boy, you got my number,
949-331...
Ms. Young, are you
objectifying me?
Why, yes, I am,
Mr. Scott.
For a good time
- I'll be waitin'...
- Right.
Three minutes till New Year!
All: Whooo!
(BOTH PANTING)
(MOANING)
Is the door locked?
Fuck the door,
I don't know.
- Oh, my God.
- Am I your god?
Yeah!
Thirty seconds!
Whooo!
- (BANGING ON DOOR)
- Fuck off!
All: Fourteen, thirteen,
twelve, eleven, ten,
nine, eight, seven, six,
five, four,
three, two, one!
(MOANS)
(ALL CHEERING)
(DISTANT FIREWORKS POPPING)
We're set.
Hey.
I'm gonna use the bathroom.
(HARDIN CLEARS THROAT)
- (CELL PHONE CHIMES)
- Tessa, your phone.
- TESSA: What?
- Your phone.
Hardin?
(ROCK MUSIC)
Hey, you!
- Happy New Year.
- Hey.
I'm really glad we did that.
Me too.
Do me a favor and just
keep it between us?
Of course.
I never kiss and tell.
Thank you.
Uh-oh.
You piece of shit!
(LAUGHTER, CHATTER)
Hardin: Tessa, wait!
- Hey. Hey!
- Just hear me out.
- Kisses: - What the fuck?!
- Dude, she kissed me.
- Fuck off!
Tessa, what the fuck!
How can you do that?!
Why do you care, huh?
You just kissed that girl.
No, no, no,
you don't get to cry!
You just fucking kissed a guy
right in front of me!
- And what did you do, huh?
- Nothing!
- The fuck is wrong with you?!
- She just said
that she doesn't kiss and tell,
you fucking liar!
It's a figure of speech!
You should know I would
never fucking cheat on you!
Were you with her tonight? Is she who
you disappeared with the whole night?!
- Yes!
- (SOBS)
- I was trying to make her forgive me.
- For what?!
Because I'm trying to be a better
person for you! That's all I fucking do!
Tell me what else I can do to
make you believe that I love you.
Tell me!
You're never gonna trust me.
Trust you?
You think that
I should trust you.
Yes!
Where has that ever gotten me?
You're never gonna
forgive me, are you?
You're just gonna keep bringing it
up, every time.
Because I don't trust you!
You act like
you're so fucking innocent.
Like you're perfect.
Oh, fuck this.
And fuck you!
Fuck you too.
Fuck off!
Now I washed up
in some foreign place...
Hardin.
Hardin?
Fire coursin'
through my blood
And I say
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
You can do your worst
Yeah
Whoo-ooh-ooh...
Hey.
Hey.
Do you have a charger?
In my car.
Hardin, can you please
pick up the phone?
I really need to talk to you.
Make a left on Oakwood.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
(RINGING)
(RINGING)
(HORN HONKING)
- (CRASH)
- Hello?
Oh, my God.
- Stop the car.
- I can't.
- Stop your fucking car!
- Okay!
(TIRES SQUEAL)
Tessa!
(MEDICS CHATTERING)
Hardin: Tessa! Wait! Stop!
Stop! Stop!
Tessa...!
Theresa Young?
Yes, hello?
- WOMAN: Mercy Hospital.
- Hello, yes?
- Can I help you?
- Theresa Young. She's 19.
- I don't see that patient.
- She should be there.
You're the fifth hospital
I've spoken to!
- Don't fucking put... Fuck!
- LANDON: Hardin!
The fuck is wrong with you?
How could you do this to Tessa?
- Tessa? Where is she?
- I'm not telling you.
- Landon, where is she?!
- I'm not telling you!
- Tell me where she is!
- It's your fault she crashed!
You didn't come home last night!
Get off of me!
She was out looking for you.
I don't believe you.
(LINE OUT RINGING)
- Click:
- Tessa?
Trevor:
What do you want, Hardin?
Trevor?
- Trevor, what the fuck are you doing with Tessa's phone?
- I'm with her now.
- Let me talk to her.
- That's not gonna happen.
Trevor, I'm not
fucking playing with you!
Shut the fuck up
and listen to me.
You're toxic and
you're bad news.
If you love Tessa, and I
think that you do, let her go.
Trevor, I just
wanna talk to her.
Please. Please.
Trevor, please,
just let me talk to her.
Give her a chance to find
happiness in this life,
'cause she's never
gonna find it with you.
Nurse: Here you go, hon.
Hey, good news.
Vance's company policy
is going to put your hospital
and car fees on it, so...
Here's your phone.
Hardin.
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
You used to tell me
that you loved me once
What happened,
what happened?
Where is all of this
coming from...
Hardin: "My dearest Tessa,
"like all our favorite stories,
"there are happy
and unhappy endings.
"I thought we had a chance
for a happy one,
"but at last,
it was not mean to be.
"I love you
with all of my heart,
"and that's exactly why I had to get
as far away from you as possible.
"We're like an addiction to each
other, with equal parts pleasure...
- "and pain."
- Because I don't trust you!
"And as for that other night,
that girl,"
"she was one of
my former conquests."
"I had to apologize for my past in
order to have a future with you,"
"but fate just...
seems to get in our way."
"So let's cut the bullshit.
"You're too damn good for me,
and I know it.
"And somewhere
in the back of my mind
"I always knew we wouldn't last,
"and I think you did, too.
"I know this is going
to be painful at first,
"and it could take days,
even more.
"But one of those days,
you're going to wake up
"and the sorrow will
start to slip away...
"until we're nothing
but a distant memory.
Goodbye, Tessa."
Do you remember
when you loved me once?
What happened,
what happened?
And you'd hold me here,
just because
What happened, no
We used to never
go to bed angry
But it's all we ever do...
- You have to call me.
- You're turning away like you hate me
We need to talk about this,
okay?
- Do you hate me?
- You can't disappear for nine days. Call me.
- Call me.
- You-ooh-ooh
Can take this heart
Heal it or break it
all apart
- No, this isn't fair
- (MAN YELLING)
- Love me or leave me here
- HARDIN: Tessa?!
Hardin, help me!
(SCREAMS)
(CONTINUES SCREAMING)
Ooh-ooh
- TRISH: It's okay.
- You-ooh-ooh
Can take this heart
Heal or break it all apart
No-oh-oh
This isn't fair
Love me or leave me here
Oh-oh-oh, oh-ah-ah
Love me or leave me here
Oh-oh-oh, oh-ah-ah
Love me or leave me here
(SONG FADES OUT)
Hardin: Thank you.
TRISH: How are
the applications going?
Fine. Dad said
he'd make some calls.
You two spoke?
How'd that go?
As well as it could.
Hardin, what happened
that night,
it wasn't his fault.
And all the other nights?
Not his fault?
Yeah, it was shit.
It was shit, and we both
deserved better.
But the only person
you're punishing
by not forgiving him
is yourself.
And Hardin, I want you
to stop punishing yourself.
So you think it's fair
that he gets to live in
that big, fancy house,
and you're here all alone?
Who said I was alone?
What?
You're seeing someone?
- You don't have to sound so surprised.
- Who?
- Mike.
- Mike?
- Wanker-from-next-door Mike?
- He's not a wanker!
- He is a bit of a wanker.
- He's a really nice man,
and he treats me well.
Yeah, he fucking better.
Did you hear that Vance
was moving to Seattle?
Tessa's going too.
How did you know?
Well, we talk from time to time.
He's having a going-away
party on Sunday,
and I think you should get your
ass off this sofa and go get her.
- No, I can't.
- Can't? Or you don't want to face what you left behind?
I'd have to leave right now.
So what are you waiting for?
- Mum, I'm not gonna...
- Hardin...
I love you, but you have to start
fighting for what really matters.
- (PARTY CHATTER)
- (GLASS CLINKING)
VANCE: Thank you all
so much for coming.
It means the world to me to have
everyone I love here with us.
I am... beyond proud
of the work that everyone
in this room has done,
but there is one
particular person
I could not have done
any of this without.
And that's Kimberly.
(CHEERS, APPLAUSE)
Smith and I were talking
the other day,
and he said, "Dad,
going-away parties are kind of sad."
And he's got a point.
And we were like,
"How do we make this a celebration?"
Then we got an idea.
(WHISPERS)
- (GUESTS GASPING)
- Kimberly...
will you marry my dad
and be my stepmom?
ALL: Aww...
(SURPRISED LAUGH) Yes!
Yes!
(CHEERS, APPLAUSE)
What about me?
(LAUGHTER)
- MAN: Aww...
- MAN 2: Yay!
(CHEERS CONTINUE)
(CHATTER)
Who said happy endings
don't exist?
TESSA: Don't tell me.
You're the cynic.
I'm turning over a new leaf.
You look very pretty,
by the way.
So... have you made up
your mind about Seattle?
Well, I don't see
much of a reason
to pass up the opportunity
anymore.
That's...
really nice to hear.
(NERVOUS CHUCKLE)
Look, Tessa,
there's something
I actually want
to get off my chest.
Okay.
Uh, the other day,
in the hospital...
I answered your cell phone,
it was Hardin,
and I told him
to stay away from you.
- What?
- In retrospect,
I do realize that
that was over the line,
and I do realize that I let my
emotions get the best of me,
and I'm sorry,
but somehow you bring
that side out of me, so...
Okay.
Are you okay?
Eh.
There's actually
more I'd like to say,
- but would you excuse me for a second?
- Yeah.
Thanks.
I'm so sorry.
(SERVER SWEEPING UP GLASS)
Shit.
She left from the front.
Thank you.
Tessa!
(SIGHS)
You're just never gonna
leave me alone, are you?
(SIGHS)
I tried.
My, my
How did I fall
in this hole again?
I should know better
than this
Better than this
Time flies
Funny when
you're getting older
I should know better
than this
Better than this
Think I fell too deep
and it hurt so hard
How you're getting me
to let my guard down...
So, you two have
a good Christmas?
O-kay,
you're not talkin'.
So... hey, so I was dreamin'
of a white Christmas.
Hmph! All I got was heat.
You know, I hate the heat.
Heat get into people's minds
and make them do
some crazy things.
(DRIVER TRILLS, LAUGHS)
Hardin: Like I said,
this is a story
you've heard before.
Only difference is,
this is our story.
Tessa's and mine.
"I never wish
to be parted from you
from this day on."
Hardin: And who knows?
Maybe there is a happy ending
for us after all.
MAN: Tess.
- Hey...
- TESSA: Hardin!
- Dad?
- "Dad"?
HARDIN: I guess we'll
just have to find out.
I'm afraid of the dark
I get lost in the thought
Of what I'll do-ooh-ooh
With you-ooh-ooh
I'm afraid of the dark
Always take it too far
When I'm with you-ooh-ooh
With you-ooh-ooh
Oh shit, I feel like Alice
Woke up in a rabbit hole
last night
Made it look like a palace
You broke in, even though
I left my door open
Now I'm taking sips
of your potion
Take control
of all my emotions
Think I fell too deep
and it hurts so hard
How you're getting me
to let my guard down for you
And you're bringing out
all the reckless parts
But I love it
Oh, I love it
I'm afraid of the dark
I get lost in the thought
Of what I'll do-ooh-ooh
With you-ooh-ooh
I'm afraid of the dark
Always take it too far
When I'm with you-ooh-ooh
With you-ooh-ooh
'Cause I kinda like
when I'm with
Tessa. (LOWERS VOICE)
Tessa.
(LOWER) Tessa.
Do you like to go on dates?
Because I don't.
But I-I will... with you.
If you wanna go.
(EXASPERATED LAUGH)
Tessa.
That's so creepy.
I've been meaning to tell you
something for a long time,
and the reason
that I haven't told you
is because of Human Resources
in the workplace.
Don't talk about
Human Resources.
That's not... sexy.
Tessa!
Don't do the finger.
Put it down!
I only pull out my teal suit
when I have something
important to say.
- (KNOCKING)
- Occupied.
- (LOW VOICE) Tessa.
- (KNOCKING)
There's other bathrooms
in the house
if you need to go that badly.
Just go.
Yes. You can go now.
(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)