- 4 weeks ago
Brothers By Chance, Lover By Choice
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00:15all right hit me wow dare what's my punishment kiss him
00:31wait him but he's a guy
00:36so it's a dare
00:51so i lost the game and they dared me to kiss you
00:58if you're not cool with it i'll just take the l pretend i chickened out
01:05so you're saying you're not into me that's not what i
01:11it's just am i not handsome enough tonight you're fine i just don't i i can't you can't
01:19or you've just never tried i i don't know
01:26oh god why does wrong feel this good
01:30it's so addictive
01:34i can't let myself fall any deeper
01:36you like it i can tell it's just a game
01:40but thanks
01:42i love this suit of yours is it vintage or just well worn
02:07oh you're insane oops love your coat might need to lose it now
02:23that's ethan white right the photographer didn't know he was hot too
02:28hiding a face like that behind the camera feels criminal
02:35have we met
02:37well well
02:39i don't mind reenacting our last encounter
02:42oh bar
02:44didn't expect to see you here
02:46quick intro i'm liam
02:48been following your work ever since your first shoot for v magazine
03:04you don't just take pictures you catch what people are feeling deep down
03:09like you see straight through them
03:10makes me wonder what do you see in me
03:15uh everyone's got their own story
03:16i just capture a moment of it through my lens
03:19so what's my story in this moment then
03:24i'm not sure i'm the right one for you
03:26sorry about that
03:28did i misread that
03:30or are you just too scared to admit it
03:35if you'll excuse me
03:36i need to step out for a minute
03:58Ethan
04:02what the hell are you so afraid of
04:11don't ask me that
04:12i just
04:13i need you to stay away
04:15i want to forget what happened
04:18i'm not scared
04:20i just don't rent headspace to people who don't matter
04:50there's my runway rockstar
04:52curtains up baby
04:54time to shine
04:55to new beginnings
05:02and even bigger backends
05:10shit the champagne
05:15shit the champagne
05:33hey the hell man
05:36that's my face
05:38Ethan slow down
05:39what the hell is going on
05:45Michael
05:46what the hell is going on
06:06Michaeljay
06:06took the인데요
06:18Michael? Michael?
06:23You smell like coconut oil.
06:31I love coconuts.
06:41Are... are my pants mad at me?
06:45Whoa, whoa, stop!
06:53Why?
07:01What the hell did you do?
07:03You're being dramatic. I didn't do anything.
07:19You saw it?
07:20He spiked the drink.
07:24So, did you come back to save me?
07:37Morning, Mr. Ethan White.
07:41Liam?
07:44Surprised? Your next cover is me.
07:51I've wanted this longer than I'd ever dare admit.
07:57But what I really wanted was for you to finally see me.
08:05Let's... get started.
08:18Oh, Ethan.
08:29You won't believe this. Brody. The Brody. He just said yes to our next cover.
08:35But... what about Liam?
08:37Come on! It's Brody! You're about to shoot a global icon.
08:41But...
08:51Join us for dinner? My treat.
08:54Thanks, but I've got plans.
09:08Huh.
09:09Well, well, well. Weren't this cover supposed to be you?
09:13What happened? Did Brody steal your spotlight?
09:16Guess playing Ethan's little lapdog didn't pay off.
09:20Huh.
09:25Pathetic.
09:34Ryan's running his mouth on livestream again.
09:39You guys still think Ethan's straight? Please. He's just deep in the closet. He's bent like a spiral by now.
09:56We need to talk.
09:58What's going on, Alex?
10:01You guys still think Ethan's straight? Please. He's just deep in the closet.
10:05Is it true Brody wants you as his sugar baby?
10:08Those are just rumors.
10:10Investors don't care if they're rumors. And it's bleeding into your father's business.
10:17Your dad wants you home for dinner. He's getting remarried. Wants everyone there.
10:23My father's getting remarried?
10:25Okay. I'll be there.
10:29Liam! Think this through and calm down. You want to be righteous or employed.
10:33If I stay quiet, guys like him keep getting away with it.
10:40You need to see this.
10:43Ryan, I don't care if you talk shit about me. But you shouldn't do this to Ethan.
10:55Ethan?
10:56You were too impulsive. It may hurt your career.
10:59I know. But he shouldn't have come after you. You.
11:07So, everyone's seen that clip of Model Ryan at the V Magazine Gala, right?
11:12Caught sneaking around? Filming people like a creep?
11:16Guess you really can't judge a book by its cover.
11:18Didn't think he turned out to be that sleazy.
11:21Anyway, let's take a look at the video.
11:22Oh, shit.
11:50Shit.
11:55You're dropping me over gossip?
12:00It's not gossip anymore.
12:02Our advertisers want clean air.
12:12You're joking.
12:14He's getting the supplement cover?
12:18What can I say?
12:21Timing.
12:26Doors that way.
12:27Try not to chip the paint.
12:33So, where do we begin?
12:50Ethan, you have an insane eye.
12:53Working with you, it changed something for me.
12:56You pull the best out of people.
12:59Thanks, and you?
13:01You made the work easy.
13:03I wasn't just talking about work.
13:04Liam.
13:05You make me feel seen.
13:07Like, really seen.
13:12I need some air.
13:24Hey, I'm sorry.
13:26I didn't mean to push.
13:27I just couldn't hold it in anymore.
13:31I know what it's like to want something so much, it scares you.
13:45Sorry, I shouldn't.
13:48I shouldn't.
13:53I shouldn't.
14:06Jesus, Mia.
14:08Time zones?
14:09Ever heard of them?
14:10Boring.
14:11So, what's the verdict?
14:13Dad's fiance.
14:14Monster or mildly insufferable?
14:16She's actually great.
14:18She paints.
14:20She listens.
14:21Honestly, probably too good for him.
14:24Speaking of your love life, Spill, any mysterious figures I should vet?
14:29It's complicated.
14:32Ooh, that's a yes.
14:34Tell me hot, rich, emotionally unavailable, royal blood.
14:40Bye, Mia.
14:56Bye, Mia.
15:20Hey, uh...
15:22Liam?
15:23Ethan?
15:24What are you doing here?
15:27I live here.
15:29Wait, this is Charles' house?
15:32Yeah, he's my dad.
15:35So that means my mom is...
15:39Your mom is marrying my dad?
15:48It's great you two already know each other.
15:50That makes things easier.
15:54Absolutely.
15:55It almost feels...
15:57Meant to be.
15:58Been too long since we had a proper family dinner.
16:00Feels good, huh?
16:02Your father says you've always been the independent one.
16:05Always off chasing something new.
16:08Yeah, more or less.
16:09Though I heard there was a time you almost settled down.
16:16Oh, he was committed.
16:18Guest list, caterers, the whole circus.
16:21Let's not.
16:24People change.
16:25And some things are better left where they belong.
16:29You know, I just had a thought.
16:32Maybe Ethan and Liam can have a joint wedding someday.
16:36So hurry up and find girlfriends.
16:39Mom, what are you talking about?
16:41What?
16:41What's wrong with that?
16:43Two brothers, one wedding.
16:46Think of how much you'd save on the venue.
16:53Congrats again.
16:54Really.
16:55Thank you, Ethan.
16:58I should get going.
16:59Some edits to finish.
17:22I'm not here to make things harder.
17:24I just want to talk.
17:26Call me.
17:36Hey.
17:37I didn't mean to dig.
17:38I just...
17:40care.
17:41A lot.
17:56Just wrapped a shoot.
17:58Missed when you were behind the lens.
18:00How's your day looking?
18:24How's your day looking?
18:44Stop!
18:58If anyone's seen my step-brother photographer, dumb smile, unreal eyes,
19:04suspiciously good kisser, tell him I'm looking.
19:20Heard you were looking for someone who kisses pretty well.
19:29Ethan, thank god.
19:33I'm sorry, I shouldn't have vanished like that.
19:39It just...
19:43Everything got messy.
19:46I needed space to think.
19:50And? Feel any clearer?
19:54A little, Liam. I never meant to hurt you.
19:58But with this family thing, I've been trying to be rational.
20:03Maybe we should...
20:04Go back to pretending we're just co-workers?
20:06Or play step-brothers now?
20:09We're not just some label.
20:11Friend.
20:12Partner.
20:13Brother.
20:15Call it whatever.
20:16Call it whatever.
20:16It still feels like us.
20:20I have no clue where this is going.
20:24But I know one thing.
20:27I don't want to not be around you.
20:32I have no clue where this is going.
20:41Too bad.
20:43You're stuck with me.
20:44Family, right?
20:45We'll figure it out.
20:47One awkward step at a time.
20:58Michael Green.
20:59You're in luck.
21:01Brody's taking a liking to your golden boy.
21:04Brody.
21:05Hunter?
21:08This Wednesday, 8pm, at Brody's office.
21:11Good luck.
21:12Oh my god!
21:14Brody!
21:15What should I wear?
21:28Mr. Hunter, your guest is here.
21:31Send him in.
21:33Welcome, Michael.
21:35Uh, nice outfit.
21:37Evening, Mr. Hunter.
21:39Let's keep this simple.
21:40I've been watching Liam Carter's Rise.
21:42He's electric.
21:44I want him to be in my music video.
21:46That's great to hear.
21:47He's earned it.
21:49No one works harder.
21:50Good.
21:50Now, tell me everything about him.
22:02Michael!
22:03What the hell?
22:04I thought we were at the downtown studio.
22:05Sorry.
22:06I sent the wrong info.
22:07I stayed up too late last night.
22:09Shoot started an hour ago.
22:11What's the damage?
22:13They pulled your solo.
22:14Ryan stepped in.
22:16But they'll still use you in the group layout.
22:20Seriously?
22:21Him?
22:30Seriously?
22:31Him?
22:48Nice!
22:48Liam, that energy, lock it in.
22:51Who's that one?
22:52Back row, left.
22:54Liam Carter.
22:55Was supposed to lead today.
22:56But he's late, so we have to choose Ryan.
23:00Hmm.
23:01Wrong choice.
23:04Running fashionably late.
23:05Or just late late.
23:07Haha, look who made it.
23:09Pretty boys are like abs.
23:10Always a new one coming.
23:12You?
23:13You're already glitching.
23:14Then lucky for you, the queue's for pretty boys only.
23:19Might be your last shot.
23:20Oh, please.
23:22At least I didn't sleep my way to a maybe.
23:25No wonder they dropped you.
23:33Liam, great. You're here.
23:34Come meet someone important.
23:37This is Ms. Grace Blake from Valori's PR Team.
23:42Ms. Blake, pleasure to meet you.
23:45Likewise.
23:46You handled today well, considering the circumstances.
23:52Ms. Blake, I didn't realize you were on site about earlier.
23:56I truly didn't mean...
23:59Just make sure you return the watch to wardrobe.
24:02It's borrowed and not cheap.
24:04Right.
24:05Of course.
24:08I'm sorry.
24:14We value grace under pressure.
24:16I saw that in you today.
24:24You didn't tell me you could cook.
24:26Should I be impressed?
24:28Or concerned?
24:31I contain multitudes.
24:46I don't cook.
24:47But I'm an excellent assistant.
24:49Give me something to do?
24:51You're making it very hard to focus right now.
24:57Mmm.
24:58Smells amazing.
24:59You guys cooking?
25:03I'm so happy you two became good friends so fast.
25:06I love you both.
25:09Love you too, Mom.
25:11Just don't burn down my kitchen.
25:22You are terrible at playing it cool.
25:25Shut up.
25:37Thanks for the ride.
25:38I should go.
25:41Okay.
25:42Okay.
25:42You could at least pretend to be bummed.
25:45But I'm not.
25:49You keep looking at me like that, and I'm never getting out of this car.
26:00You keep looking at me like that, and I'm never getting out of this car.
26:28Seriously?
26:30Michael, now?
26:31Really?
26:41We're thrilled to have Valerie on board.
26:44We've put together a proposal we really believe in, and we're equally excited to have Liam joining us for this
26:50feature.
26:52Thank you, Harper.
26:53This is exactly the kind of visibility we're looking for.
26:58And this is our creative director.
27:01She will oversee design coordination and campaign tone.
27:09As for the shoot, any preferred photographers?
27:13We're open to suggestions.
27:16As for the shoot, any preferred photographers?
27:19We're open to suggestions.
27:22If we're talking about the shoot, I'd love to recommend Ethan White.
27:29He's incredible.
27:30Smart.
27:31Fast.
27:32His work is beautiful.
27:33I think he'd be perfect for this.
27:34That won't be happening.
27:35Wait.
27:36I don't get it.
27:38Ethan's one of the best.
27:41What's the issue?
27:43It's not up for discussion.
27:45Valerie has certain standards.
27:46Ethan White doesn't need them.
27:59Let's move on.
28:04What was that?
28:06Why'd Grace shut Ethan down so hard?
28:07Did something happen?
28:10No one knows for sure.
28:12No one knows for sure.
28:12But the Lori's avoided Ethan for years.
28:15Some kind of fallout.
28:17No one talks about it.
28:19Trust me.
28:21Don't push it.
28:25What was that?
28:26Why'd Grace shut Ethan down so hard?
28:28Did something happen?
28:30No one knows for sure.
28:32No one knows for sure.
28:32But the Lori's avoided Ethan for years.
28:36Some kind of fallout.
28:38No one talks about it.
28:40Trust me.
28:41Don't push it.
29:01You lost or just dramatically loitering?
29:15you gonna tell me what happened in there or am i supposed to guess
29:19nothing major just a weird day
29:27having a brother like you could be worse
29:49so you gonna tell me what's been going on with you you are on someone else's schedule lately
29:55not yours all right i've been working with brody kind of accidentally at first
30:03you don't accidentally work with brody hunter he asked about you wanted to know what you were like
30:09off camera i gave him some thoughts he pulled me in why didn't you just say that because i didn't
30:15want it to feel weird i wasn't hiding it also he's planning something for you okay next time tell me
30:24earlier we're supposed to be friends remember always you'll know everything next time promise
30:49can we get a photo only if my very handsome stepbrother joins too you two could model together
31:00seriously we're just here for the cake
31:12you
31:12you
31:15you
31:15you
31:15you
31:15you
31:35Can't take it anymore.
31:36Want to duck out for a bit?
31:42Do you dare leave?
31:45With you here, what's there to fear?
31:51Do you dare leave?
31:54With you here, what's there to fear?
32:16I swear, posing for that many group shots is more exhausting than any campaign shoot
32:23I've done, but I'm glad you were in the frame with me.
32:31I came prepared.
32:44God, we're so bad at this formal thing.
32:49Today was nice though, seeing them like that, vows and all.
32:54Kind of wild how normal we looked out there, like a real family.
33:00Real brothers.
33:07I don't want to just be your brother, Liam.
33:20Had enough of looking?
33:21I don't want to, but be my lord.
34:56I know you're in there!
34:58Door, now!
34:59Oh my god.
35:00Mia?
35:02Who the hell is Mia?
35:04My sister.
35:05She must have come back early.
35:13Oops.
35:22Well, well.
35:24My dear little brother.
35:26You've been hiding this deep?
35:28Sneaking around in my room?
35:31You've got some nerve.
35:35Yeah, um...
35:36Awkward.
35:37Hi, Mia.
35:41We didn't know this was your room.
35:42We were just...
35:43I don't need the details.
35:45I can imagine enough.
35:47Mia, please.
35:48Don't tell Mom and Dad.
35:50It's their big day.
35:51Don't ruin it.
35:52Please, we...
35:54We aren't ready for them to know yet.
35:59Relax.
35:59I'm not that bored.
36:01I wouldn't ruin Mom and Dad's wedding.
36:04But you two, next time you sneak around, remember to lock the door.
36:08And pick an empty room.
36:09Stop messing up my bed.
36:15Hurry up and fix yourselves up.
36:17The guests are looking for you outside.
36:19Don't get caught, my two dear brothers.
36:28Thanks.
36:40Mia!
36:42Helen, this is my daughter.
36:44Mia, she finally made it.
36:46Mia!
36:47I've heard so much about you.
36:49It's so lovely to meet you.
36:52All good things, I hope.
37:05Ethan's looking distracted tonight.
37:08Guess someone's caught his eye.
37:10Really?
37:10About time.
37:12Who's the lucky girl?
37:13Maybe it's not a girl.
37:20Maybe it's not a girl.
37:23Heard you've been sniffing around my business, Uncle Alex.
37:27Looking to cash in?
37:30No thanks.
37:31I plan to spend my 60s with a clean record and both kidneys.
37:34Just enjoying the night, Uncle Alex.
37:36Nothing more.
37:58Still thinking about what Alex said at the wedding?
38:01Screw it.
38:22Oh, God.
38:29Hey, Emily.
38:30Great timing.
38:31Seriously?
38:32Making out in your office?
38:38Emily, this, it's not.
38:40Relax.
38:41You think I didn't already guess?
38:45Brody's contract is here.
38:47And please, lock the door next time.
38:51If you break the camera, you're both paying for it.
38:55Looks like besides keeping secrets, we have something else worth celebrating.
39:03Lock the door first, then we celebrate.
39:26What's stalking me now?
39:29Just making sure my brother gets home safe.
39:32Didn't know I had such a clingy brother.
39:35You also didn't know your brother had bad intentions.
39:39Huh?
39:44Guess I should be scared, then.
39:45Bye.
39:48Bye.
40:49We're getting that breach fee.
40:51You know, even Ethan got turned down by them.
40:55At this point, rejection might actually be a badge of honor.
40:59Forget just modeling.
41:02I've been sitting on something bigger.
41:07Film.
41:08A real shot.
41:10You, on screen.
41:12Film?
41:13You serious?
41:14Never been more.
41:38We're excited to confirm full sponsorship for your world tour costumes.
41:43Digital, after parties, full spread.
41:49Who's the face?
41:51We pivoted to Ryan.
41:54Liam was the original pick, but the team felt...
41:59It wasn't the right look this season.
42:10Not dropped, just redirected.
42:13A fresher aesthetic.
42:17Now, that's funny.
42:18I just confirmed Liam as the lead for my next music video.
42:22Guess I'm not on trend either.
42:36Maybe you should go ahead and drop me too.
42:39Wouldn't want to ruin your fresher aesthetic.
42:52The contract was clear.
42:55If the lorry replaced Liam last minute, they owe damages.
42:59That's non-negotiable.
43:10Ethan, what are you...
43:12Valori dropped you?
43:14Things shift fast.
43:15There's something there, right?
43:18It's because of me.
43:21What do you mean?
43:26Grace is my ex-fiancée.
43:31We were engaged.
43:34I messed it up.
43:36That was when I started to truly understand myself.
43:39This time, her replacing you isn't about some style adjustment.
43:43It's targeted at me.
43:46I dragged you into this.
43:53First, this isn't your fault.
43:56Grace is just petty.
43:58Second, don't talk about dragging me down.
44:02Those words don't exist between us.
44:04The fact that you're willing to tell me this is enough.
44:10Besides, Brody already stood up for me.
44:13Grace can't turn the tide.
44:15And hey, I'm not some pushover who just takes things lying down.
44:20This isn't over.
44:22I'm sorry.
44:25Thanks.
44:37Jealous?
44:42Jealous?
44:43Relax.
44:45It's just work.
44:46No, I am not.
44:51oh then why haven't you let go of that camera since we started
44:55babe if you're jealous just say it don't be stubborn
45:13admitting you're jealous now
45:16I hope you kill it I really do I know babe
45:25next week yes Liam's tight but I'll move a few things around absolutely
45:35nope he's booked try me in three weeks maybe
45:49yeah this is Liam's agent who's calling
45:52Liam Carter's breakout music video is being hailed as provocative
45:55intimate and one of the year's most daring visual statements
46:02son of a bitch
46:10we did it you're everywhere the video is blowing up
46:15it's crazy two months ago I was just another name on a list
46:34for Liam Carter from Mr. Brody Hunter
46:49okay what the hell is this
46:54you've got to be kidding me
47:01you planning on keeping it
47:04hell no I don't want to feel like I owe anyone
47:07even if it's someone who loves you
47:10screw you
47:12besides having you is enough
47:14who needs a car
47:16that's so like you
47:32cut
47:43hey that last scene you nailed it you've got real presence
47:48thanks that's wow appreciate it
47:51Jason Keller
47:54I produce films have you considered doing more than just modeling
47:59I mean yeah I've been hoping to
48:06let's grab dinner I'd love to talk projects absolutely I'm in
48:23babe you will not believe what just happened
48:26okay okay what happened dinner with Keffer pictures they want me in their next movie
48:32me lead role that's incredible
48:38I'm so proud of you I couldn't have done it without you
48:44me
48:45I'm so proud of you
48:47oh
48:50you
48:50oh
48:52oh
49:02Remember times when I wasn't feeling
49:04Though you knew that I was leaving
49:07To go back to see all my life's long
49:10Struggles and pain
49:11And I thought we'll never go away
49:15I never thought that you would be the one
49:18And with you I found a place to call our own
49:23It's just amazing when you've been facing me
49:27It's like I've no one
49:29It's like every time you're here to tell you the story
49:37It's just amazing when you've been facing me
49:44God, if every day felt like this, I'd never leave
49:49Then don't
49:52What?
49:57Move in with me
49:59What did you say?
50:01I said, for all the days to come
50:03I want to wake up and see you every single day
50:10Yeah
50:11Yeah, I'd love that
50:15Oh she's always elliptic
50:17Where did you find a place who's in a world
50:18Oh she's young
50:20Auntie
50:24Alright
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