One More Dream (2022) - full transcript

Hello people.

It's me, Jeremy again.

Today, I want to talk
about fight or flight.

Now, when you hear fight or flight,

you're usually thinking
about a threatening

situation where you have two options,

fight or flight.

Now, if you choose fight,

you're considered brave,

and courageous,

and bold.



But if you choose flight,

you're weak,

and soft,

and a coward.

Why is that?

Because isn't fight or flight

supposed to achieve the same goal?

To live?

And why do we worry so much
about what other people think.

In high school, it's tough enough

without everyone judging you.

I guess all I want in life is to...

Jeremy, dinner's ready!

Coming mom!



You know what?

Forget it, alright?

I just want people to
mind their own business

and just live the life
that they wanna live.

You know, and I hope that one day

I'll be able to live a life
I'm happy to live with.

To live out my own dreams.

Peace out, people.

♪ 'Cause we're like alpha and omega ♪

♪ Whatever happens doesn't matter ♪

♪ I know we can sort it out ♪

♪ Alpha and omega ♪

♪ Even if we go a lot ♪

♪ We can stand it over you ♪

♪ Alpha and omega ♪

♪ Whatever happens doesn't matter ♪

♪ I know we can sort it out ♪

♪ Alpha and omega ♪

♪ Alpha and omega ♪

I don't wanna hear anymore excuses.

Do you understand?

♪ Like the waves pull
you down underwater ♪

♪ We were fine until we hit the bottom ♪

♪ And we do it all again and again ♪

♪ And again and again ♪

♪ Again and again and again and again ♪

♪ We're falling, falling down ♪

♪ Fading ♪

Hey, did you have fun last night?

♪ I know, know that we could save it ♪

♪ 'Cause we're like alpha and omega ♪

♪ Whatever happens doesn't matter ♪

♪ I know we can sort it out ♪

♪ Alpha and omega ♪

Good morning, Mr Vasan.

Hi Jeremy.

♪ Whatever happens doesn't matter ♪

♪ I know we can sort it out ♪

♪ Alpha and omega ♪

♪ Alpha and omega ♪

Hey Tiff!

Morning Jeremy.

Hey!

Whoa, what's up with you today?

You seem happy?

Well, it's my birthday in two days,

and I'm really excited to be 18.

Okay, so is that why you're doing

a lot of selfies and posting?

You know it.

I'm excited for you, babe.

Thank you!

All right, I have to go
before Ms. Morris has a fit.

I think she just hates that

I look prettier than her in pink.

Well, you look prettier
in just about anything.

Stop.

Boo!

What the hell, Jules!

You scared me.

I still can't believe you love Tiffany.

She's a fake, Jeremy.

When are you gonna realize that?

Look, I know that you like Tiffany,

but she isn't gay, okay?

So you can just stop that.

Yeah, me?

Like Tiffany?

- Yeah.
- Yeah, in your dreams.

I think Alexis is better than her anyway.

Wait, since when did you and Alexis,

you know, become a thing?

It's been a few weeks now.

Good luck.

But I don't need your advice, okay?

Just stay outta my business
and I'll stay outta yours.

I got this.

Hey Jeremy, look at me.

Jules, I told you to stop doing that.

Sorry, I can't help it.

Your cheeks, they're kinda
like a magnet for my hand,

plus I love doing it way too much.

Go away, Jules.

Fine.

But just remember I told you so.

Hi.

Oh!

Hi, Dr. Vasan.

I know, I know,

No cell phones, I'm
putting it away right now.

Wait a minute.

So how are you and your
mom doing since everything?

Oh, my mom's good,

I'm good, we are good.

We don't need him.

I'm gonna get to class, can't be tardy.

So Tiff, um,

you're going to homecoming with me, right?

Hey!

Yeah, of course.

Okay, so you can come by and have dinner

with me and my family tonight?

Tonight?

I can't 'cause my brother's
getting back from India,

so, rain check?

Yeah, sure.

Next time.

Yeah, next time.

Hey Tiff.

Hey, call me later okay?

So how about next week?

Yeah,

let me get back to you on that, okay?

Hey!

I love you.

Love you too.

Oh hey, this is my ride.

We can do dinner, but you
know what I'd really love?

What's that?

Sundae Shakes.

I love their cheesy fries.

You got it!

♪ I'm thinking about times that I wake ♪

♪ I wish that I was with you ♪

♪ I'm sorry if that was your girl ♪

♪ Man, you know that I had no proof ♪

♪ But I'm in love ♪

Say Miss, you model?

Me?

Not really, but maybe one day.

Could have fooled me.

You might as well be one now.

Why?

Have you seen yourself?

You're gorgeous.

Thank you.

Hey, wait.

A face like yours should
be on billboards downtown.

I got a friend who runs an agency.

Would you be interested?

I could connect you two.

An agency, like a modeling agency?

Yeah, so what do you say?

Um, I don't,

I don't know.

I'll have to think about it.

Okay, look,

I only refer girls to him if
I think they have something.

When I see you, I see something.

You could be a big star.

All you gotta do is
just send him an email.

This could be your big break.

Okay.

Look, just email him,

tell him Richard sent you.

You could make some money out of it.

Okay, thanks.

Boo!

Boy, stop sneaking up on me like that.

Where have you been?

Just hanging out with Tiffany?

Oh, Tiffany.

How is she doing?

I seen some of her little selfies.

Is she keeping warm?

Yes, mom.

She is!

You know, she just trying to be a model.

Hmm, oh.

So I made some of your
favorite, honey garlic chicken.

For real?

Uh-huh, your dad will be home soon,

so clean your room and get
started on that homework,

all right?

All right.

So how was work?

Stressful.

But I will tell you what?

I sure am looking forward to
our little vacation coming up.

Me too!

Ew, guys.

Ugh.

Stop.

So son, how's school?

It's fine, dad.

You're going to homecoming, right?

Yeah, with Tiffany.

Tiffany?

Son, how many times do I gotta tell you?

You gotta watch out for girls like that!

George.

Jeremy likes her, let it go.

Baby, I'm just trying
to protect the boy.

I don't wanna see him get hurt.

Sooner or later, she's going to leave him.

Dad, you don't know that.

Jeremy, eat your food.

George, leave him alone.

Tiffany's not gonna leave me.

All right, all right.

- Hey.
- What do you want, Ethan?

Thing is, help me out?

What did I tell you about turning

up on my doorstep this late?

You said to call, but I'm sorry,

I just figured you'd be good
for it, if you don't mind.

But I do mind.

Please Hunter, come on.

Just a little.

I'll be out the door.

Come on in.

I've been seeing your girl
post a lot of selfies.

What?

Your girl.

She's been posting a lot of selfies.

She's not my girl.

For real?

What happened between you two?

I'm not gonna tell you again.

You better call next time.

Yeah, sorry.

Jeremy, Tiffany's fighting with Ethan!

What?

One more word about Jeremy
and you're dead, Ethan.

Who, that nerdy Black kid?

Tiff, he's a coward.

What is your problem with him anyway?

It's not like he ever did anything to you.

He didn't do anything to me?

He stole you away from me!

We were over before
we even started, Ethan.

Jeremy, come show Ethan that
you're not afraid of him.

You know, you might look tough,

but you're pathetic.

Jeremy and I are together.

You're just gonna have to deal with it.

Besides, you're too self-centered
to even care about me.

What are you looking at?

If you've got any balls,

then step out from behind your girlfriend.

What's up?

Jeremy?

See?

What a coward.

All right, all right.

What's going on here?

You all need to get to class.

Leave!

Get to your classes.

Come with me.

Ethan, what happened?

Nothing.

Coach Fields said you are
not playing football this year.

Why not?

I don't feel like playing.

How are you and your father doing?

Ethan.

Sometimes the pain we feel leads us

to make destructive decisions.

We done?

Ethan.

There are some people who care about you.

My door is always open.

You can come here anytime
if you need to talk.

Nobody cares about me.

So Jeremy, what are you going to do?

Huh?

What are you going to do?

I was gonna go to class.

I mean, I don't,

you know, hang out in the hallways...

This is your senior year.

You are coming to in this year

with 4.2 GPA and a great attendance.

Oh, I really don't
know what I'm gonna do.

I'm sorry, is this about
what happened earlier?

Jeremy.

You are among the few students who have

a perfect grade point
average in this school.

It says a lot.

Do you know what that means?

I don't know, that I
do a lot of homework?

Valedictorian.

Not only that, it means
you need to be a leader,

not be a follower.

Not a leader, just a regular guy.

Got a great GPA,

and I can't even stand up for myself.

Being a leader is not
about fighting, but strength.

It's about you being an influence

and not being influenced by others.

You have to guide your peers
and not to be led by the crowd.

You understand?

Go and think about it.

Now you can go to your class.

About Ethan, okay,

I didn't think he was gonna
come at me like that and...

Enjoy the rest of your day.

♪ Spirits, angels rise up ♪

♪ Yeah, you still got time ♪

♪ Yeah, we're the lucky ones ♪

♪ Ones, ones ♪

♪ Living every day like
it's our very last ♪

Hey!

Hey.

Look at me, Jeremy.

What happened?

I just hate fights.

I know that, but Tiffany's pissed.

She feels like you embarrassed her.

No, but I can't fight Ethan.

You know he's
not gonna let this go.

Yeah, I know.

And Tiffany, what are
you gonna do about that?

Just gonna have to
apologize to her, I guess.

Okay, but not a plain apology,

a cute, sweet,

romantic apology?

I don't know if I can do that, Jules,

but I'll try!

Do or
do not, there is no trying.

Thanks Jules.

Nah, keep your thank you's.

Just have your mom make me some
of her honey garlic chicken.

Done.

But seriously, you can't
let people punk you like that.

Okay, I know,

alright?

I know!

Well, at least you know.

Anyway, I gotta get home
and do some studying.

I have a test tomorrow in history

and would hate to get an F.

See you!

Hey Jules, wait.

Thanks.

Jeremy, you know I didn't do hugs.

Ah, whatever.

- Bye.
- Bye!

Hey Tiff.

Jeremy, stop!

Sorry about what happened earlier, okay?

I just couldn't...

What couldn't you do, Jeremy?

Fight for me?

Show Ethan that you weren't a coward?

'Cause yeah, you couldn't do that.

Look, it's not like that.

I don't want to hear
another word, Jeremy.

I thought you were special,

different from other guys,

and I guess you are,

just not in the way I
thought you would be.

Tiffany.

I know, okay?

And I'm not even too proud
about what happened either.

Alright?

But just understand that sometimes I can...

There's nothing to understand, Jeremy.

No, you're a coward.

You can't fight for me,

and you can't even fight for yourself,

and I'm done.

Tiffany wait, okay?

I wish it didn't have to come to this,

but today you proved to
me that I need a man,

and you're still a little boy.

Even Ethan was willing to fight for me.

Tiffany, just hear me out...

Goodbye Jeremy.

Tiffany wait, let me just say...

No Jeremy, I'm done!

♪ Checked off your list of goodbyes ♪

♪ You're sick of Saturday nights ♪

♪ When I'd call you ♪

♪ You ain't got time ♪

Just a stupid coward, yeah.

You think I should do this?

Where were you?

I was at a friend's house.

Come inside.

What did I tell you about
coming in this house drunk?

I'm sorry dad, I
wouldn't have come home.

I didn't know you were home.

No, no, no.

Sorry is not gonna cut it tonight.

Please, just...

You know the rules, boy.

Dad, please!

You need to understand the
value of hard work, Ethan.

No more drinking and partying!

Dad, dad, please, please.

I won't drink again!

Please...

How dare you raise your
voice at me, shut up.

I thought I would give you a chance,

but you know what?

You are the biggest
disappointment in my life.

You're grounded for a month.

I want you to come
straight home from school.

You understand what I'm saying?

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Yes, sir.

I work hard, and all he
does is drink and have fun.

Who the hell is that?

Caitlin!

Hi!

Hey, what are you doing here?

Actually, I brought you some

leftover apple pie from the get together.

I thought you and your
son would like some.

Yes, thank you.

That's very thoughtful of you.

You're welcome.

Would you like to come inside
and have a glass of wine or?

That is so sweet of you,

but I think I must pass.

I have already had too much tonight.

So.

Come on.

Please?

Come on, just a glass,

or half a glass!

All right, okay.

Half a glass can't hurt, so.

Can't hurt!

Hm, delicious.

Thank you.

Yeah, my sister got it for me in France.

That's amazing.

You know, I could get you a bottle.

Really?

I would love to share
this with my husband.

Thank you, Tim.

No problem.

I should probably leave now.

Ah, it's getting late.

Okay.

- Thank you.
- Sure.

So I will see you later then?

Sure, you know where I live.

Yes, thank you Tim.

Don't mention it.

Yeah.

What if I stop by again
tomorrow night around this time?

My husband's in Canada for business, so.

Yes!

Yes, that would be great.

All right, well it's a date.

It's a date.

Okay, bye.

Boo!

Jules, I told you to stop doing that.

Sorry, I can't help it.

Anyway, how are you doing?

I just feel...

Empty?

Yeah.

Hey, think positive.

One, because I hate negative people,

and two, because thinking
negatively won't do you any good.

Look, Jeremy.

I get it.

I won't even tell you to forget
about Tiffany or anything.

I just know you'll find
someone better than her.

You know she's not the
only fish in the pond.

Jules, it's fish in the sea.

Yeah, same thing.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Did you hear about Ethan?

No, what happened?

I heard he went to a party

the other night and came home late,

and his dad got pissed and
beat the hell out of him.

- Really?
- Uh-huh.

Nelson said he was with this guy, Hunter.

We've heard of him, haven't you?

Yeah, I read about him in a couple

of newspapers like that before.

Newspapers?

Seriously Jeremy, what
century are you living in?

Hey, quiet!

Whatever.

Now Ethan didn't come to school today

and Nelson's too scared to go
to his house and check on him.

Man, I'm pretty sure
Ethan would be okay.

I just hope he doesn't come
back until after graduation.

You know, I still feel bad for him.

Okay sure, he's a bully,

but what his dad did still isn't right.

Forget about Ethan, okay?

Look, I need you right now.

All right?

And you're the only
one that I can talk to.

You're just mad that
Ethan punked you, that's it.

But you know, I may have to agree

with Tiffany a little bit on this one.

Jules, not you too.

No, like,

believe it or not, she's right.

You are a bit of a coward.

Bye Jules.

No, look.

Can you just step it up and be brave?

Be that night in shining
armor for Tiffany.

If not Tiffany, then for someone else.

The point is sometimes you need

to put up your fists and fight.

You know me.

No matter what, I'll
always be here for you.

But Jeremy, you need to
stop being so scared.

Scared?

Don't you tell me about being scared.

You're the one that's
scared to tell your parents

about what the piano teacher did.

Can you two keep it quiet, please.

Jules, look.

I'm sorry!

Way to go, Jeremy.

Ms Smith?

Is everything okay.

Yeah, I just can't get this damn.

I can't get my locker open.

Go and wait in my office.

Tell me the number.

17.

17.

32.

32.

17.

17.

Open!

Thanks.

I know it can be hard to find

the words when you are hurting,

but sometimes it helps to try.

For all of us.

Oh my God.

That feels so good.

Where did you learn to do that?

I have always been good with my hands.

I bet you are.

I actually thought about
going to school for this.

Oh?

Oh!

Where's Hunter?

Who is it?

Yo, it's me, Ethan.

Come on in.

Woo!

Now that's what I call a kick.

So what do you need today?

Just the usual.

I don't got it.

But I promise you, you
know I'm good for 100.

I'll get it.

You know I don't play about my money.

You know the rules.

First the money, and then
you can get the candies.

I mean, this is all I have,

all I've got right now.

Are you seriously
joking with me right now?

You think you can just come up here

and do whatever you please?

You think I'm gonna give you quality

stuff for a couple of dollars?

Huh?

It's all I got.

Then get the hell out of here before I

slice your balls off
and throw them to her.

You'd love them, wouldn't you?

I'm sorry, Hunter.

Get out.

Get out!

Hey!

What?

What's wrong?

What do you want from me?

What the hell happened to your eye?

Okay, don't answer,

but I can get you some
candies if you want.

How?

♪ Low, I don't want you low ♪

He's gone.

Yeah, you sure he's
got what we need though?

Trust me.

All right, where's it at?

Look in the master
bathroom, under the sink.

He keeps it in a black
box with a red top on it.

Hurry up!

Why don't you wake up the whole

neighborhood while you're at it?

Woo, it's cold.

Go on in, baby.

It's so cold...

Welcome to my house!

Wow, it's beautiful.

Let me take this off you.

Just traveling.

Anyway, how about it?

How about it?

I can't believe that he
pulled that off, can you?

Oh my God, I can't either.

While we're in, I am so glad
Kendall introduced me to you.

I'm so glad too.

You look so hot in that outfit.

We can talk about that a little bit later.

But first talk about this.

- Did you hear that...
- What was that?

I don't know.

Hold still.

Do you lure guys like that all the time?

Lure?

Look.

You almost got me killed.

You gotta do what you
gotta do to survive, right?

Wait!

There's no need to rush.

What about Hunter?

What about him?

He doesn't own me.

Why, are you scared of him?

No, um...

I should go.

Are you sure?

I've got the room all night.

Yeah, yeah, I should go.

All right, I'll see you around.

♪ The thing is I don't wanna feel it ♪

♪ So I fill up inside my cup ♪

♪ And I just sip till I can't feel it ♪

Do you need to get that?

No.

What about this one?

Sexy.

It's Jules!

I'll give you a call back when I can.

You're a coward!

Even Ethan fought for me.

No, like,

believe it or not, she's right.

You are a bit of a coward.

♪ I know it's not my problem ♪

♪ But I know it makes a difference ♪

♪ Almost sipping out my season ♪

♪ And my body when I'm tending ♪

Jeremy?

Jeremy?

Boy?

Dad, I told you to
knock before you come in.

I did knock, and I called
your name three times.

What are you doing, listening
to that mumble music?

Listen, your mother and I
are leaving first thing.

We'll be gone a week.

You can have one or two
friends over, but no parties.

Understand?

Alright.

Listen, be careful wearing
that hoodie around town.

You heard about what happened
to that boy in Florida.

He was the same age as you.

So when you walking
through this neighborhood,

don't have that hoodie up.

Some people might be
scaredy scared of you.

Scared of me?

Yeah right.

Love you, son.

Love you too, dad.

Oh, one more thing.

Make sure...

George, I'm ready!

You know what, nevermind.

Ugh, nasty.

All right, all right.

All right, settle down.

Excuse me, thank you.

All right.

So today we're gonna do a
little writing assignment.

Come on, guys.

Believe me.

It's not going to be easy,
but the topic is fear.

Many of us have one fear or
another hidden inside of us,

and it could be the fear of spiders,

or the fear of darkness,

or even the fear of embarrassment,

but it is there.

And so what I want you to do is I want you

to write on the story behind that fear.

You guys get me?

Yes, sir.

Perfect!

All right then, if you have any questions,

please raise your hand.

Otherwise, take out your
pens and your pencils,

and let's start writing.

Do not rush.

Let's get it done, people.

Hey, Jeremy.

Hey.

Hey, where's Tyler?

Hey Jeremy.

Hey Jason!

Nice costume, man.

Yeah, thanks man.

You too!

I don't see your toast?

Yeah, I haven't found him yet.

Alright, well,

alright man, enjoy the party.

Look at this as your own house.

Not my words, Tyler's.

- Okay.
- See you, bro.

You got this, Jeremy.

You got it, just go over there.

Just say hey, how you doing?

Just do it, come on.

Hey.

Looks like I found my toast.

Don't get me started.

This is my sister's, and it sucks.

I wish this party would just end.

Hey, the party's not that bad.

They've got beer, they've got music.

And there's Sheila and Tyler making out.

So that's where he's been all this time.

Like why can't they just
do all of that in the room?

Tell me about it.

And that's why I hate parties.

Especially costume parties.

You know, the party's not that bad!

I mean, sure,

they're over there feeding
on each others faces,

but that's only because they've
been going out for a while.

So we have a Tyler fan here, huh?

Okay, whoa.

No, he's just my best friend.

Okay, this party does suck.

Yeah.

So what's your name?

You know, I'm actually
not that comfortable

saying my name to a complete stranger.

A stranger?

I think we shared more than 100 words,

which, yeah,

that makes us not strangers.

It's Jules.

Nice to meet you, Jules.

I'm Jeremy.

Nice to meet you too, Jeremy.

I'm sorry, I didn't.

I leaned in, you just got.

So do you know where the room is?

Actually, I do.

Damn, that was something.

Yeah, it was.

Can I tell you a secret?

If you trust me enough?

This was actually my first time.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

What's wrong?

I gotta get home.

My mom's gonna kill me
if I come home late.

Okay, can I take you home then?

No, it's all good!

Thanks though.

Jules, hey?

It's dark out,

and there's a bunch of drunk

lunatics with fruit costumes on.

Look, I just wanna make sure
that you make it home safe.

Okay.

You think it's too late
to go trick or treating?

Oh, I know this great pizza
place round the corner.

You know, maybe I could
take you out sometime?

We could hang out.

Hey Jeremy, there's something
I probably should tell you.

What is it?

So the thing is...

I'm gay,

and I know I probably should
have told you that before,

but I think I just figured it out.

Was I that bad?

No, no, no, no.

It wasn't you.

I'm sorry, Jeremy.

I ruined your night and your first time.

Stupid.

No.

No, it's okay.

I'm just glad that you told me.

Really?

Yeah.

I mean, not too many people
are open about how they feel,

but I'm just glad that
you trust me with that.

I didn't think you'd
be this understanding.

And now you know.

And it was good either way, so...

Oh, you are so stupid.

Alright everyone, keep your papers,

but I expect your complete assignment

by the end of next week, okay?

Alright everyone, have a good day.

It's Jules.

I'll give you a call back when I can.

♪ You know what they said ♪

♪ Do you feel like it's real, baby ♪

♪ Do you wanna pretend ♪

♪ Just wanna come here ♪

♪ Wanna see you again ♪

Ethan?

What happened to you?

Ethan?

Ethan?

Why do I even know where you live?

Jesus man.

Come on!

You are home, Mr Miller.

No dad, no!

You better thank me later.

Yeah, you owe me.

You know, I should be home right now,

but here I am, taking care of your ass.

You're awake!

What are you doing in my house?

What are you doing in my house?

Listen to me...

I asked you a question.

What are you doing?

I dragged your ass home because you

was passed out in an alley, okay?

I didn't need your help, man.

I don't need anybody's help.

Okay fine, all right?

I'll leave!

Just stop this!

You're dead.

You're dead

Hey, it's okay man.

If you're done, you can leave.

You know, I could have
left you out there to die,

but I didn't.

So?

Think you did me a favor?

What do you want from me, man?

Yo, I don't know what
your beef is with me...

You know what my beef is with you.

Look man, let me just help you.

Who have you ever helped?

Exactly, nobody man.

You think that seeing me
like this makes you brave?

You're still a little bitch.

Ethan,

you cannot keep living like this, man.

Now the coward's gonna
teach me how to live my life?

Is that what this is?

Get out, man.

Leave!

Fine.

You know what?

I may be a coward, but
you're still a loser.

Yo, wait.

You're right, man.

I'm a loser.

I need help.

I'm sorry, I didn't hear you,

'cause sometimes it gets like loud...

I said I need help,

man, please.

For the first time, Ethan,

we're on the same page, man.

So how are you gonna help me, man?

I don't know.

I mean, I'll figure out something.

I mean, what are you gonna tell your dad?

I'll make something up.

Why don't you go pack some clothes,

we'll go to my house.

Your house?

No, no, no man.

I can't go to your house.

Fine, goodnight.

Alright, wait a minute.

Alright.

And pack a toothbrush.

♪ Breathe in ♪

♪ Breathe out ♪

♪ Hey come, come ♪

♪ Come alive ♪

♪ Breathe in ♪

♪ Breathe out ♪

♪ Look at the colors ♪

♪ Colors, colors around ♪

♪ Look at the colors, colors ♪

♪ Colors around ♪

♪ Look at the colors, colors ♪

♪ Colors around ♪

♪ Look at the colors, colors, ♪

♪ Colors around ♪

Finally, come on in!

Yeah, yeah.

Yep, that's right baby!

Give me a sexier look.

Sexier.

Look a little to the right.

Hold that right there.

Ooh, that's perfect.

Don't move.

Ooh, hold that.

There it is.

Yes.

I think that we are done for today, Maya.

Excuse me.

Damn, you must be the new girl?

Yes, I'm Tiffany.

Hi Tiffany.

Hi.

It is nice to meet you.

God, you are gorgeous.

Thank you.

Are you ready for the shoot?

- Yeah.
- Awesome.

Let's go in the room in
the back and get changed.

The outfits are waiting for you, okay?

Okay, thanks.

Not bad.

Um...

Oh my God.

Thanks.

Um, sir?

Are you ready, Tiffany?

I need you to be natural.

Be sexy, okay?

It's just that I'm a little
uncomfortable in this outfit.

And I was wondering if maybe you could

give me something else to wear?

Listen, girl.

There's absolutely nothing
to worry about, okay?

I'm the best at what I do.

Most people are shy at first,
but they get used to it.

Trust me, okay?

Okay.

Rachel?

Rachel!

Hi.

Will you please adjust her outfit

just the way that I like it?

You shouldn't have come here.

Thank you, thank you.

You still seem a little nervous.

Why don't I help you relax a bit?

Ethan?

I got you some food.

I don't want food, man.

Yeah, but if you don't eat,

you will...

I need drugs, man.

I need drugs.

Ethan, Ethan, Ethan.

Hey, Ethan?

Hey.

Hey.

What happened to me?

You were really messed up.

How'd you stop me?

I didn't, I just left you.

I had no idea what to actually do, so.

Obviously.

Man, I won't lie.

I got scared.

Yeah, yeah.

I'm sorry man.

Nah, it's okay.

I know how hard it must be for you,

but trust me, you're doing better.

You hungry?

A little, yeah.

I got some leftover
spaghetti that my mom cooked.

Jules?

Hey Alex, what's up?

My cousin's here, so I
was hanging out with her.

What are you doing here?

Oh, I just thought maybe
you and I could go out.

I'm so sorry, but I can't.

You know what, it's okay.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I should have called you before.

Oh, these are for you by the way.

I hope you like them.

I'm sorry Jules, but whatever this is,

I can't accept it.

I know you came here to hang out,

but I already love someone.

I'm sorry, but I just
can't accept this from you.

But I think of you as
a really good friend,

so hopefully we can
continue with that, hmm?

Okay.

Yeah, sorry to distribute you.

Goodnight, Alexis.

Gosh, why am I being so open?

Is it the beer?

Nah, I don't think it's the beer.

I mean, we're friends.

I just think you trust
me enough to talk to me.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

So your story?

Yeah.

So it was about a year ago and
I was taking piano lessons.

There were a lot of other kids there,

but I was the only one with an extra hour.

The dude taught me many tricks

and tips to help me learn the piano.

Then one day,

he just touched me.

I regret I didn't tell my
parents what happened after that.

I just hate myself so much right now.

If only I'd had the guts
to tell this to my parents.

What are you waiting for?

They deserve to know more than I do.

But I'm scared, Jeremy.

I'm scared that they'll abandon me

because I'm not the
girl they thought I was.

You gotta give them a chance, Jules.

I mean, at least.

Sure, they'll be mad,

but not because of you.

You think so?

You think I should tell
my parents what happened?

Yeah.

Trust me.

You'll feel better,

and what's the worst
thing they're gonna do?

Throw pie in your face?

Oh, you're so stupid!

But thanks, Jeremy.

Ah, no problem.

I'm just glad you're
taking a wise man's advice.

Okay, now this is unfair.

Now I feel like you have
something to blackmail me with,

and I still don't have anything on you.

Well let's keep it that way, shall we?

Oh hell no!

I opened up to you, it's
only right you do the same.

When did this ever become a rule?

Since tonight, and since
that time you kissed me.

Fair enough.

Well, what is it?

I just feel like
you're gonna laugh, but,

you know you were the first
girl I ever flirted with?

Wait, what?

Wait, are you being freaking serious?

Huh.

I thought you were like a literal Playboy.

Really?

Were my lines that good?

Not really.

You just seem like a natural.

Thanks.

If only you didn't tell
me that you were gay,

I'd kiss you again.

You know, I think this
makes us friends officially.

Boy, we were friends in
the moment we saw each other.

Oh, I like that.

Okay, do you think we should get

that on t-shirts and sell them?

Not a bad idea, friend.

You think we should leave?

No, I don't really want to go yet.

Thanks Jeremy.

Yeah, no problem.

This is real drug, man.

For real.

Yeah, everybody loves my mom's cooking.

Where are your parents?

In Vegas.

You should, um,

let your parents know you're here.

I mean, they may be worried.

My dad doesn't care about me.

What about your mom?

She, uh.

She died a few years back.

I'm sorry, man.

Ever since then, my
dad hasn't been the same.

I haven't been the same.

But dad literally hates me.

I don't think he does.

He may just have a weird
way of showing he loves you,

but I don't think he hates you.

Yeah, he does.

Trust me.

You know why I hated you?

Ever since my mom died,
Tiffany and I got really close.

Her dad left her mom
around the same times.

We became each other's
shoulder than lean on.

That's why I hated you,
'cause I blamed you.

I blamed you for taking away
the only reason I had to live.

I'm sorry, man.

I didn't know.

It's over, you know?

I gotta deal with it.

It's funny how life works,

'cause now you're the only
one that's willing to help me.

Yeah, I know,

and you're the reason
why Tiffany dumped me.

For real?

I guess we're even.

Yeah, we're even.

Good riddance to us.

God, when she got mad?

She's gnarly...

Yeah she blew up, man.

Should have seen her.

Jeremy!

Get up here and stand up for me!

Wait, wait, wait.

Shortcut, shortcut.

Get knowledge.

Who's that?

I don't know, go answer it.

Oh, you better not
let Wave Chappelle win.

Where the hell's my son?

Ethan, Ethan?

Ethan!

Where's my son?

Ethan isn't here.

Tell me where my son is right now,

or I will call the cops and
put you behind bars so quick.

You have no idea the connections I have.

Ethan?

With all due respect, sir,

Ethan isn't here, I
don't know where he is...

Don't lie to me, kid.

My neighbor saw you with
him a couple of days ago.

You tell me where he's at right now.

Enough of this camp bullshit.

Ethan?

Dad.

Ethan, when did you get here?

What are you doing here?

What am I doing here?

The question is what are
you doing here, Ethan?

I came to hang with my
friend Jeremy for a few days.

Seriously, him?

Yeah dad, my friend.

Okay guys, look.

Let's take it slow and steady.

Mr Miller...

Get out of here.

What the hell, relax!

This is enough, Ethan.

We're going home right now.

I'm not coming home.

What did you say to me?

Okay, look, look.

Come on, we can just talk about this.

What did I tell you...

Dad, stop!

You alright?

Mr Miller.

Your son is a good kid, alright?

He deserves better than you.

Enough, we're going home.

No dad, I'm not coming home with you.

What did you say?

I'm tired of living under your abuse.

What did you do to my son?

Dad, I'm done living my life

like an addict who's got
nothing better to do.

And Jeremy's done nothing but help me.

You think you're better than me?

But you know what?

You're the biggest
disappointment in my life.

Oh yeah?

Well, I come from you.

One more word and you're dead.

You think I'm afraid of you?

I'm not scared of you anymore, dad.

You can't control me, you
can't even control yourself.

Look at you.

Mr Miller!

Mr Miller, stop!

Get off me, get off me!

Son of a bitch.

Stop!

Alright, come on.

Hey, wait.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait.

Oh no, oh no.

I'm gonna go get some rest.

I suggest you do the same.

Oh, hey.

Call the cops for me?

And an ambulance too?

What are you gonna tell the cops?

Self defense.

Sometimes you gotta stand up and fight.

You gotta face your fears,

and tell it that you're done worrying,

you're done hiding,

and show the world who you
really are behind that fear.

And once you do that?

The world becomes,

it becomes much more different.

And it becomes livable,

enjoyable, and you can,

you can just breathe.

Now, this is nothing that I'm just

speaking randomly or anything like that.

It's just, I lived it,

and I realized that fear?

It's nothing that to be afraid of.

And arms
lengthening down by your side.

On breath in, reach your arms...

Hey, mom?

Hey, sweetheart.

Can we talk?

You okay?

Ethan!

Do I have to do this?

Yes.

Trust me, this is better
than DIY treatment.

Yeah, but I'm clean.

I'm good.

Ethan, if you really wanna get better,

this is the right way and
only choice that you have.

Alright, alright.

Hi, how can I help you?

Hey, my friend here wants to get clean,

so can you tell us about the programs

that you guys have please?

Of course!

Follow me and I'll take
you to the counselor.

He'll help you decide which
programs are best for you.

Right this way.

Alright, let's go.

One.

Two.

Man, shut up.

You're worse than my pops.

Tiff?

What are you doing here?

I just came to apologize,

because I know that I was harsh
and I know that I hurt you.

Can you please accept my apology?

What's going on, is everything okay?

No, nothing's right.

Everything's kind of falling apart.

Wanna go for a walk in the park?

Yeah.

Please say something.

What do you want me to say, Tiff?

Look, I'm sorry about
what happened to you,

but why are you telling me this?

Because there's nobody I can talk to.

Tiffany, everyone loves you!

I'm pretty sure you can,

you got plenty of friends to talk to...

Yeah, but there's nobody I can trust.

Tiff.

Look, I know I acted selfishly,

but can you please just
give me another chance?

I promise that.

No Tiff, stop.

I promise that I won't...

Stop!

Look, the thing is,

even if I wanted to date you again,

I don't think that we should.

Why?

Because.

Because you already love somebody else?

No, it's nothing like that.

It's just I think that we just
end up hurting each other.

Look, I promise.

I promise I will never hurt you again.

Tiffany, you can't promise that.

Look.

Look at me, Tiffany.

No.

If you ever need me, you know
I'll always be there for you.

Alright, but I think you should just

go and tell your mom about what happened.

♪ Maybe it's too late to figure it out ♪

♪ To make it move ♪

Okay?

♪ Maybe it can wait ♪

♪ Maybe this time, maybe we're doomed ♪

♪ Try to pull you closer
'cause I don't wanna go yet ♪

♪ But maybe it's too
late to figure it out ♪

♪ To make it through ♪

♪ Maybe it's too late ♪

♪ Maybe it's too late ♪

♪ Try to pull you closer ♪

See you at school.

♪ Maybe it's too late to figure it out ♪

♪ To make it through ♪

♪ Maybe it's too late ♪

♪ Maybe it's too late ♪

♪ Maybe it's too late ♪

♪ Maybe it's too late ♪

Boo!

So how have things been?

Hey, why do I feel like it's been

a long time since we last talked?

Because it has been, silly.

Jules, I'm sorry.

You forgive me?

Never.

Okay, what is up with
you and Ethan by the way?

People are saying you beat up his dad.

Ethan's actually a good guy.

I've been helping him out
with a few of his issues.

You know what'd be so good right now?

What?

Well, there's this pizza
place not too far from my house.

Maybe you and I should go sometime.

Like tonight?

Well, if we rush,

we can get there before they close.

Seriously?

Are you sure, Jules?

Jeez, Jeremy,

you are terrible at this.

Let's go before they actually close.

You know, I knew you was
gonna come around eventually.

Yeah, me too.

I don't know what it was though.

It was my swag!

Jeremy got a lot of it.

No, no, no, no.

That's not it.

I think it was the um

That avocado costume

Shut up!

♪ When we made an effort ♪

♪ Promised I would change ♪

♪ But some things stay the same ♪

♪ Wanted to do better ♪

♪ Wanted to be great ♪

♪ But some things stay the same ♪

♪ Some things stay the same ♪

♪ Some things stay the same ♪

♪ Started life in the country ♪

♪ I could say yes to that ♪

♪ Whatever way you want me ♪

♪ I'll learn it all and I'll adapt ♪

♪ Even if I changed up
everything except my name ♪

♪ We would still be Friday ♪

♪ 'Cause I am still the same ♪

♪ I want to meet her, be somebody else ♪

♪ Another me that doesn't need your help ♪

♪ But if I'm honest, I
don't think we got it ♪

♪ I tried to change those
things you never liked ♪

♪ Tried to make this
better, make this right ♪

♪ But we're the same ♪

♪ Even though I changed ♪

♪ Really made an effort,
promised I would change ♪

♪ But some things stay the same ♪

♪ Wanted to do better,
wanted to be great ♪

♪ But some things stay the same ♪

♪ All my thoughts are running ♪

♪ Running round inside my head ♪

♪ Emotions keep coming ♪

♪ You're keeping me
from thinking straight ♪

♪ Thought it would be different ♪

♪ When I got my things in place ♪

♪ We're stuck in this commotion ♪

♪ How come I ain't past this yet ♪

♪ I wanna meet her, be somebody else ♪

♪ Another me that doesn't need your help ♪

♪ But if I'm honest ♪

♪ I don't think we got it ♪

♪ I tried to change the
things you never liked ♪

♪ Tried to make this
better, make this right ♪

♪ But we're the same ♪

♪ Even though I changed ♪

♪ Really made an effort,
promised I would change ♪

♪ But some things stay the same ♪

♪ Wanted to do better,
wanted to be great ♪

♪ But some things stay the same ♪

♪ Some things stay the same ♪

♪ Some things stay the same ♪

♪ I can't change the way I am ♪

♪ The way I talk, the way I stand ♪

♪ It doesn't really matter
'cause I'll be good as me ♪

♪ I can't change the way I am ♪

♪ The way I talk, the way I stand ♪

♪ It doesn't really matter
'cause I'll be the same ♪

♪ Really made an effort,
promised I would change ♪

♪ But some things stay the same ♪

♪ Wanted to do better,
wanted to be great ♪

♪ But some things stay the same ♪