Real Love (2023) Movie Script

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Your mother's got flava
Your father's got flava
Your sister and your brother
and your cousins got flava
Flava
Flava that you crave so much
Flava with BOOM
that goes crunch
Who's got flava?
I do, I do
Who's got flava?
I do, I do
Who's got flava?
I do, I do
Who's got flava?
I do, I do
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Funky hip hop
Hour after hour
Sweet, never sour
[laughing]
Kicking like horsepower
Who's got flava?
I do, I do
Who's got flava?
I do, I do
Who's got flava?
I do, I do
Who's got flava?
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Picked you up
a new toothbrush.
Burgundy and gold--
school colors.
Oh!
Your mother
would be so proud, Kendra.
Yeah.
I am so proud.
Mm.
Thanks, Dad.
You gonna be okay
without us?
Are you guys
gonna be okay without me,
is the question?
[Dad] Your sister's over there
with Sunny, in the car.
Hello, sir.
Hey.
The boys are having
a party tonight.
I'd love to see you there.
I don't really think
I can tonight.
Keep it.
We got something going on
basically every weekend, so...
maybe I'll see you
at the next one?
Girl, what are you thinking?
He is all that
and a bag of chips.
If I were you,
I would snatch him up.
Yeah, well,
you're not qualified
to be giving out
life advice, Sasha.
Give her to me.
She's making a mess.
I got her.
She's not wrong.
[Kendra] Dad...
You're in college now, baby.
You put your head down
for four years
so you could be valedictorian,
get a scholarship, and you did.
Now... let yourself
live a little.
You know, me and your mom met
at a college party?
Uh-uh, yo, no.
It's only the first weekend.
I still have to sort out
my work-study,
get my life together,
and then I'll socialize.
"Sacrifice to succeed," right?
Isn't that what
you always taught me?
Yeah, I did.
[chuckles]
I'll be fine, Daddy,
all right?
Okay.
-Okay.
-Have fun.
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Ladies, we have arrived.
High school
was a desert land--Sinai.
No eligible prospects
to be found.
[snap]
It wasn't that bad.
That's 'cause you snatched up
the only up-to-par
brother around.
But I'm in the Promised Land
now, girl,
and, ooh... look at him!
Don't stare, Terry.
Why not?
It's desperate.
Drop the handkerchief.
Don't throw it at the boy.
Whoo! God is real.
Hey, what's going on, man?
Don't stare, Ashley.
It's embarrassing.
-I said it was desperate.
-Well, it can be both.
[band begins to play
"Lift Every Voice"]
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Ooh, wait.
I think he's coming over here.
Hey, how are you ladies doing?
-Fine, thanks, and yourself?
-Better now that you're here.
Uh, glad to hear that.
Uh, my name is Ben.
What's your name?
-Ashley.
-Teresa's my God-given name,
but my friends call me--
-No. I was-- I was--
talking about her.
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Are you for real
trying to holla
during "Lift Every Voice"?
No.
I'm-I'm hollering
on behalf of someone.
Oh, is that supposed
to make it better?
Well, he's my Big.
I'm a pledge.
I kind of have to do
whatever he tells me to,
but-but anyway...
he wanna know if he can
take you out to dinner?
Shh!
-Girl!
-Relax!
I can't.
[Ben, chuckles]
Good call.
Between me and you,
he's a bit echoey
between the ears,
if you get what I mean.
[Kendra chuckles]
And you're running errands
for him,
so what does that make you?
[friends chuckling,
Ben joins]
[Terry snickers]
What'd you say
your name was?
-Kendra!
-I didn't.
Ooh.
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All right, uh, well...
nice to meet you, Kendra.
All right.
Girl, you got him sprung!
Please.
He'll find another girl to feed.
Nah, we're talking
about Brother Ben.
You've got the boy forgetting
how to take a seat.
[all snickering]
[Kendra] Hmm.
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[clerk] Freshmen
aren't allowed work-study.
No, please,
I-I spoke to someone
and they said that they would
make an exception
because my scholarship
doesn't cover the full cost.
I'll call
the Bursar's office.
Take a seat.
The class registration deadline
was yesterday.
I'm--I'm sorry about that.
Oh, look who it is.
So, what they got you
in here for?
Just getting
my work-study sorted.
That's dope.
Uh, I'm trying to get
my schedule sorted, too.
It's kinda hard to choose when
you got a buffet of learning.
[chuckles, scoffs lightly]
What are you majoring in?
Photography.
That makes a lot of sense.
Have you always known
that's what you wanted to do?
Uh, pretty much.
My mom, she bought me this
when I was in middle school,
and that was sort of it.
Wow, like,
it's kinda hard to make a living
as a photographer, no?
I bet she regrets
buying you that now.
My mom passed.
-I'm-I'm so sorry.
-But I'm sure
she wouldn't regret it.
My mom taught me
to chase after passion,
not security.
I mean, that's how
she lived her life,
and my dad is proud of me
and I'm pretty sure
she would be, too.
-Yeah, I'm sure she's--
-And besides--
photography is powerful.
It teaches people where to look,
and what's worth looking at.
I mean,
that might not be "lucrative,"
but it is valuable.
You're right! You're right.
You're absolutely right.
I shouldn't have said that.
I was completely out of line.
It's my fault.
Sometimes, I catch
my mom's opinions
coming out of my mouth,
which is crazy, 'cause...
I don't even agree with her
the majority of the time,
so, I guess
that parental brainwashing thing
has been a success.
I should probably
call her and tell her.
She'll be--
She'll be thrilled.
No, but seriously...
I'm sorry.
Can I be honest?
I'm a bit jealous of you.
Jealous of what?
The clarity
and the conviction
you have
about what you want to do,
and who you want to be...
and how supportive
your parent is of that.
I still don't know
what I'm doing.
You haven't picked a major?
My parents want me
to do pre-law,
since they're both lawyers,
but they'd tolerate
pre-med, too.
That's what my brother studied.
Well, what do you want?
To do something that matters...
and the space to figure out
what that is.
Oh.
Kendra?
[exhales deeply]
Go over to the Bursar's
right now.
-They'll get you sorted.
-Thank you.
Hey...
take the space.
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[chatter and bustle]
What do you see?
A family.
Okay.
What else?
Motherly love.
Yes. What else?
The blissful ignorance
of youth?
[quietly] Hmm.
Photography
is the art of sight.
The quality of your photos
depends on the quality
of your vision,
your ability to see...
and not only to see,
but to be curious about
what's outside of you
as well as
what's inside of you.
[door thuds]
Sorry for my tardiness.
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Take a seat.
Welcome
to Intro to Photography.
It's a real pleasure of mine
to see a new generation
of artists
embarking on
such a worthwhile pursuit,
and I want everyone to note
that I did not call you
"students."
I called you artists,
and in this class,
I will treat
and assess you as such.
Are you following me?
Pfft. I was here first.
Your first assignment
is to bring in
a photo that you've taken
of something that moves you.
Those are the only rules.
Easy enough?
I'm just playing.
Obviously, I'm following you.
But wait, not-- not in, like,
a creepy, weird way. Not--
Yeah, well, I-- yeah, I think
that's up for me to decide.
-Yeah, it is up to--
-[knocks desk]
Am I interrupting?
No.
No. No, no.
I'm-I'm so sorry.
[snickers]
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[tapping]
You have to come, Kendra.
They never invite freshmen.
Hey, what do you think?
Don't let nobody who doesn't
love you see you in that.
You guys,
I want to go so bad, I just...
I have
a ton of reading still,
and I have to knock
this photography assignment
out of the park!
Hey... okay.
I'll meet up with y'all
afterwards.
You said that last time,
and you were a no-show.
Well, I already made
a bad first impression
on Professor Lovett,
and I have to ace
this assignment.
You know,
if you just wanted
to read and take pictures
all the time,
you could've stayed home
and got a library card.
Keep it up...
and you're gonna miss out
on the whole college experience.
Hmm?
Oh, cute. Okay.
Okay, we gotta go.
The student government meeting's
starting.
Bye.
So slide
And move
Like Milly
just rock to the groove
One time
put 'em up for me
Two time
keep 'em up for me
Yuh!
Three time
stay up for me
Yuh!
Put your hands in the air
Put your hands in the air...
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[snap]
[snap]
[bell rings]
Kendra?
Do you have a minute?
Uh... sure.
You're very talented, Kendra.
Thanks.
But you didn't
complete the assignment.
-But I-I thought we--
-The assignment
was to take a photograph
of something that moves you.
Though this is interesting,
well-lit, well-framed...
do lampposts really "move" you,
Kendra?
Uh...
Look, you have an eye,
but you're on the sidelines.
The thing that transforms
an image into art
is point of view.
What's yours?
Um, I... I'm not sure.
Well, it's your job
to find out.
Your art can only be
as alive as you are.
I need you
to get in the game, okay?
Bye-bye.
I'm heading out.
Oh, okay. Good night.
Good night.
Girl, I don't think
you can get that any cleaner.
You still obsessing over
what your professor said?
No.
Maybe.
Girl, let it go!
Come on, you'll do better
on the next one.
Not if I don't
get a point of view.
She told me
I need to "get in the game."
Well, speaking of--
let's go.
Girl, you think
I'm cleaning these tables
out of the goodness of my heart?
I'm working.
Okay, I'm sorry.
I just thought
you were trying
to be an artist
with a point of view
that came from lived experience,
but I must've gotten
my whiny Black girls mixed up.
My bad.
Wait.
Mm?
[chuckles]
I need to change.
I got you.
And where are we going?
Nope, I'm not telling ya...
but just wait
until you see our ride.
Come on.
-[giggles]
-Okay.
[Kendra] Oh, my goodness.
Oh... [chuckles awkwardly]
Hey.
Uh...
whose car did you steal?
It was a graduation gift.
I bet this bumped me up
a few attraction points
in your eyes, huh?
You would need
a private jet to do that.
[laughs]
All right, um...
I'm gonna get the door for you.
[]
Oh... now I get
why people call cars sexy.
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[Kendra] You didn't tell me
the party was so far off campus.
[Ben] It'll be worth it.
Trust me.
And hello!
It's about time.
You could've told me
you were running on CP time.
Oh, whatever.
Cup is empty.
[hip-hop thumping
over loud chatter]
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Welcome to heaven.
Gonna get high
Gonna get drunk...
Gonna get high
Gonna get drunk
Check it out
You can perceive the world
As we imagine
it would affect...
You good?
Yeah.
You want my hoodie?
Thanks.
...The cost to divide
to break the chain
Take the first step forward
and ask again
What was different
and what the same
Find another new person
and do it again
Find another new person
to recommend...
And everyone
lets you down...
You want a drink?
Sure.
Okay.
Gonna get high
Gonna get drunk
Reach everybody
Reach everyone...
Let's go get high
Go get drunk
Go get high
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Hey.
Oh, hey.
You came.
I did.
I think I saw you
in my lit class.
Oh, Professor Simon?
Yeah, he's intense.
Yes, he is.
I mean, I can barely
get through the reading.
This is my second course
with him.
You get used to it.
Oh...
glad to hear that.
Actually, if you ever
want to go over, like,
the readings or essays together,
I'm down.
Thanks. You know, I might
actually take you up on that.
Please do.
What's up, B?
What's up?
Uh, you two know each other?
-A little.
-Not really.
No, not like that.
Not really.
[man] I didn't do nothing!
I told you!
[woman] Tell that to her face!
[man] Oh, my god, man.
I should go check on that.
See you around.
...Reach everybody
Reach everyone
Let's get real close
before he's done
There's no better high...
It's an acquired taste.
You'll get used to it.
Why do people drink this?
It loosens them up,
releases inhibitions.
Uh-huh.
I mean, you can just be
the designated driver then.
I can't.
You can't what?
You can't drive?
That's like Women's Lib 101.
We gotta get you
behind the wheel!
-You can't be--
-Ben.
Where have you been hiding?
Um... nowhere.
I'm-I'm here.
Pour me a drink?
Uh...
y-yeah.
Kendra, this is Connie.
We've known each other
since we were in diapers.
Ben, why must you insist on
evoking the image of us
sitting in our own filth?
Nice to meet you, Connie.
Um, so I spoke
to your mom yesterday,
and she said your pager number
is still the same.
I called it
and didn't hear back.
-Hey, come with me.
-Yes.
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...Take a chance and dance
Romance ladies
in the tight pants
Make sure
this is not your aunt...
I like you.
You don't even know me.
I know enough.
Mm.
I'm still on the fence.
Whoo! Okay, okay.
Look at you,
Miss Star Student.
Proud of you!
What the hell was that about?
Nothing.
Professor Lovett said
my artwork sucked
because
I'm too uptight.
Ah! Okay!
That's what this is about.
This is why you're out
and dancing and drinkin'?
Yeah, I guess.
Aw, are you pouting?
I'm not pouting, all right?
I'm not pouting.
[Reg] Cops. Cops!
-Cops!
-[sirens blaring]
[sirens blaring]
[police radio chatter,
indistinct]
Yeah, they should
clear out soon.
[]
Yo, is this a part of
the whole "Kendra gets
life experience" curriculum?
[]
Oh, homecoming's gonna be bomb
this year.
Did y'all get your tickets yet?
I cannot afford that.
I'm still trying to pay off
my room and board
for this semester.
Can't you just ask your dad
or something?
Uh, he's got enough
on his plate,
supporting my sister
and Sunny.
[laughing] Look at Ben!
Hooked on phonics.
[girls laughing]
Wow.
What-- What is this?
Just your
run-of-the-mill hazing.
Our hell week is next week,
so we should be done soon.
[taunting sing-song]
Oh, Benjamin!
I'm coming!
Can I see you later?
I'm studying with Reg and--
[testily] Again?
Oh, okay. I'm sorry.
And then I have to work.
But can't you call off?
I can't, I called off last week
when you wanted to hang.
But I got...
a surprise!
A surprise?
Yes, a good one.
5:00 p.m.? See you at 5:00?
Pick ya up at 5:00?
Sure.
-5:00 p.m.
-Sure.
Don't be-- Oh! [laughs]
You didn't see that.
5:00 p.m..
-Hmm...
-Uh...
who are you and what have you
done with my girl Kendra?
Choosing a boy
over studying?
And work-study!
I could cry,
I'm so proud.
[all squealing and laughing]
[]
[turns stereo on]
[Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" plays]
Classical?
You got a problem?
No! No, not at all.
Um... it's-- it's cool.
So...
what is this called?
It's Vivaldi. "Four Seasons."
Maybe this can be our song?
"Our song" has to have lyrics.
-Who says?
-I do.
Where are we going?
-[seatbelt clicks]
-Get out.
What?
I'm gonna teach you
how to drive.
What? No!
I don't-- I don't even
have my learner's permit.
Look, I don't-- I don't even
know how to steer.
I don't know how to stop.
I don't know the first thing
about a gas or this br--
[door thuds]
[laughs]
[gear engages]
[low rumbling]
Uh... you don't want
to give it some gas?
You know, the perks
of being in a car
is that you get
to go places faster.
-Stop!
-Hey, hey! Keep--
Keep your hands
on the steering wheel--
ten and two.
-[horn honks]
-Oh! It's okay.
Just ignore him.
Ignore him.
He's gonna drive his car,
and you drive yours.
[car revs past, honks]
[driver]
What are you doing out there?
[laughs]
I'm doing it!
You're-- You're doing it!
You're doing it.
Keep going. Keep going.
...So, the higher
the F-stop value,
the smaller the iris gets--
see?
And the less light
that gets in?
Yes!
Good job. Exactly.
Whoo! Who knew there would be
this much math in photography?
I might have to drop this class.
You're a good teacher, though.
You're not so bad yourself.
No, no, no.
Ketchup is disgusting.
What? It's an acquired taste.
You'll get used to it.
Yeah, I'm good.
Your peoples coming
to Homecoming this year?
No, my dad has to work.
Yours?
Yeah, my family organizes
a fundraiser gala every year,
so they have to be
around for it,
which forces me
to be around for it, too.
Oh, come on, I'm sure
it's not that bad.
Um, everybody's just so...
uppity and-and proper,
you know?
And all they want to know
is-is, "What are you up to?"
Which is really their way
of just asking,
"are you falling in line
with your family's expectations,
or not?"
Okay, that actually does
sound pretty bad.
But, I mean, just because
that's how they operate,
doesn't mean
you have to play along.
Mm... yeah.
Would you want to come with me?
To the gala?
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay?
Yeah.
Oh! Ah!
I forgot you had ketchup
on your mouth. Ugh.
What?
All right, no. Stop.
Get used to it.
Stop. That's nasty, for real.
Here, just finish this.
Give my fries.
Yeah, you was real cute
until you liked ketchup.
[laughs]
[bell rings]
[footsteps]
Well done.
Now, this is alive.
I can see you in this.
Thanks.
Whatever you're doing...
keep it up.
[exhales wearily]
What was that for?
For being my muse.
All right.
Y-You look like
you're going to church.
[sighs]
Help me, T!
Okay, hold on.
Oh, yeah.
Chill.
They'll love you.
See? You look much better, okay?
[chuckles]
Listen.
Don't be intimidated.
You might be broke as hell
but you've got
what money can't buy--
class.
[]
Thank you.
You look beautiful.
Thank you.
[overlapping chatter,
indistinct]
[Ben's Dad]
There he is.
Oh, Benjamin!
There you are.
Oh-- okay.
Son. Good to see you.
What are you up to?
Uh, you know.
Same ol', same ol', Pops.
All right.
Yeah, uh, this is Kendra.
Oh, I have to go and see--
this one little thing,
but you all go sit.
I'll be right over.
Okay.
Hey, how're you doing,
big head?
Oh. Man, good to see you.
Um, Kendra, this is
my big brother, Calvin.
Calvin, this is Kendra,
my girlfriend.
Oh, "girlfriend"?
[Ben] Yeah.
Nice to meet you, Kendra.
It's nice to meet you.
[Calvin] You do know you're way
too good for him, right?
Come on, man!
Dad, where's the food?
When are you not hungry, son?
[Calvin]
Father, I am always hungry.
All right, have a seat. Please.
Thank you.
Look who I found.
Nice to see you, Constance.
[Connie]
Lovely to see you, Mr. Baldwin.
[Mr. Baldwin]
How are your parents?
[Connie]
Busy as ever with the firm.
You know they love a challenge--
runs in the family.
[Mr. Baldwin]
Yes, they do. Yes, they do.
Hi, Ben.
Oh, sit, Constance.
Are you sure?
I don't want to intrude.
Oh, don't be ridiculous.
[]
[Mr. Baldwin] So, son...
how're classes going?
Did you end up taking
that business class?
Uh, yeah, I actually--
Well, of course you did.
Business classes
may seem irrelevant,
but contract law will be
the bulk of your first
couple years in law school.
If he goes to law school.
[Mrs. Baldwin]
Of course he will.
When Mommy wants something
for her baby,
Mommy gets it.
So, Kendra.
Tell me. How did you
happen upon our Benjamin?
It's such a big campus.
Well, we actually crossed paths
a few different times,
but we ended up
in the same photography class.
Photography class?
It's just an elective.
Not for me.
It's my major.
Oh. Well, how brave.
[Connie snickers]
So...
how're you liking
Hammon, Kendra?
Uh, it's been a lot.
[chuckles] You know,
balancing work and classes,
but I'm actually
really liking it.
[Ben] She's killing it.
What do your parents
do, Kendra?
My mom passed when I was 11
and my dad's in sanitation.
What a shame.
Oh, pardon me.
Thank you, miss.
[chuckling]
What a darling.
I see you learned
from your father's example.
Um, excuse me.
I'm going to run
to the restroom.
Are you--
No, I just need to freshen up.
You can't
talk to her like that.
Like what?
Like she's the help.
I don't know what you mean.
Sit... down...
now.
[]
[]
Hey.
What...
What-- how...
How did you get in here?
Terry--
Terry, let me in.
Now, come on, get dressed.
We're going out.
Out? No.
I have my midterm tomorrow.
I told you
I was gonna make it up to you
about what happened yesterday.
Ben, you couldn't make this up
during normal business hours?
I promise, I'm gonna
get you back in time
so you can ace your midterm
in your normal Kendra-fashion.
Ben, I don't know--
I promise.
Please? Please?
[smooch]
Okay, fine.
-Hmm?
-I said, "Fine."
All right.
I'll see you in the car.
[]
Hey, I'm sorry about yesterday.
Especially my mom.
It wasn't your fault.
I bet you regret
ditching work now.
Hell, I'd rather be
cleaning tables
instead of enduring my mother's
"Wicked Witch of the West"
impression.
It wasn't great...
but it mainly just makes me
feel sad for you.
For me?
Yeah.
I can't imagine having parents
who aren't at all curious
about who I am.
That must be
a lonely feeling.
You make it less lonely.
Okay, so... this "surprise."
Are you gonna tell me
what it is?
[laughs]
You remember that secret
annual step-off thing
that you said you would
sell a kidney to see?
Yeah, the one that's,
like, basically impossible
to get an invite to?
Yeah, that one.
I thought
you might need this.
What? You're playin'!
[audience cheering]
[claps]
[stomping and slapping
in rhythm]
Whoo!
[stomping]
Whoo!
[crowd applauds and cheers]
How did you get us in here?
Sometimes,
being a Baldwin has its perks.
[barks]
Who do you think we are?
[stomping and stepping]
Who?
[exhaling to beat]
[stomping]
[together] Who?
[stomping and stepping]
[shutter snapping]
-[stomp]
-[cheering erupts]
[MC] Hey! all right.
That's the end of round one.
We'll be back
in a couple of minutes
for round two,
all right?
Yo, this is dope!
Thank you so much
for bringing me.
[scratching]
["Real Love"
by Mary J. Blige plays]
Oh!
This is my song!
Wow.
Oh.
Real love, ah
Real love
We are lovers...
Okay, now this...
is our song.
Yeah, I think
you might be right.
I really want you
to realize
I really want
to put you on
I've been searching
for someone
To satisfy my every need
Won't you be my inspiration?
Be the real love
That I need
Real love
I'm searching for
a real love
Hey.
One second.
I'll be right back.
All right.
Real love
I'm searching for
A real love
Ooh
When I met you
I just knew that you would
Take my heart and run
Real love...
Oh, hey.
[faucet runs]
Oh, hey.
Can you thank Ben for his invite
and tell him I'll see him
on Thanksgiving?
Sure.
You're a doll.
[crumples paper]
And the last dude,
he killed it.
Hey, you all right?
Yup.
Why'd you stop?
Because you're lying.
What's wrong?
Nothin'!
[deep breath]
I ran into Connie
in the bathroom.
At the battle?
Yeah.
-Okay?
-Okay.
And she told me to tell you
thanks for inviting her
to Thanksgiving,
and she'll see you there.
[laughs]
Wait. Oh, my--
yo!
My mom made me ask her
because her family's
going to Thailand
for their anniversary,
and they didn't want her
to be alone for the holidays.
Okay. Great.
Good for her.
Hey, hey, hey.
Come on, don't be jealous.
I'm not jealous.
You seem a little bit jealous.
Never mind.
It doesn't even matter.
Hey, come on.
Connie and I are nothing
to each other.
But you...
[exhales deeply]
...you're my everything.
I love you, Ken.
[]
I love you, too.
I may be young
That's all I want to tell
I may be young
I may be
I may be young...
Mm.
Hey. You all right?
We can stop if--
No, no, no, no.
I want to.
It's just...
It's my first time.
Okay. Uh...
...we'll go slow.
I may be young
But not a fool
I may be young
That's all I want to tell
[]
I may be young
I may be young
I may be young
[beeping]
[Kendra groans groggily]
[gasps]
Oh, shoot!
Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! Shoot!
What's wrong?
I'm missing my History
of Photography midterm!
Oh! It's worth 25% of my grade,
and if I fail this,
my GPA will be shot.
Any professor
that schedules a midterm the day
after Homecoming is crazy!
I gotta go. I'm sorry.
I gotta go.
[]
[]
Please?
[sighs heavily]
-Hey, Kendra.
-Hey.
You've been M.I.A.
in the dining hall.
Oh! Yeah-- I-I'm so sorry.
I-I just--
I had something pop up.
Well, I'm sorry,
but I had to let
the Bursar's know
you've missed
consecutive shifts.
There are a lot of students
who need these hours,
and if you're not serious
about it,
they're gonna give it
to someone who is.
No. No, no, no.
I-I promise you, I'm so serious.
It won't happen again.
I promise.
All right.
[]
[drops pencil]
[sighs wearily]
[door opens]
[footsteps]
Hey...
Hey.
So, how did it go?
Were you able to take the exam?
No, I was too late,
but Professor Collins said
he'd let me make it up
at a later date.
Yo, that's great.
Way to wield
your womanly powers and--
Stop!
I really need to work.
Agh!
You're always working.
No, you just never are.
-Ouch.
-Do you know
I almost lost my job today
because you kept
dragging me along
on your little adventures?
Yeah, but you--
you had a say.
-No one forced you.
-All right, look.
I know you may not have
any stakes in your life,
but I do!
I don't have anyone
to bail me out.
I can't just name-drop
and the waters part for me,
and everything's good.
When I mess up,
there are consequences.
What consequences?
You got a make-up exam.
From the looks of it,
you still got your job.
So, there's nothing wrong.
This is!
This is wrong.
What...
What does that mean?
Kendra!
What does that even mean?
You promised you would have me
back in time for my exam.
Yeah, but I didn't expect us
to, you know...
Yeah, okay, well,
I can't afford to be running
around on campus with you,
without a care in the world.
Look, I know
you may not understand
what it's like to be passionate
about something,
to be all-in,
but I came to Hammon
for a reason,
and I am not about to let you
jeopardize that for me.
Kendra, I would never
mess that up for you!
And yo,
can you put the damn trash down
when we're talking?
No. I learned
from my father's example.
[sighs]
We're just different.
We're different.
We want different things,
we're on different paths.
W-What are you saying?
It's over.
[voice cracks]
That-- That's what you want?
You're wrong.
You're wrong
about me not knowing
what it's like to be all-in
about anything.
I was all-in on this.
[]
And if you haven't already,
now is the time
to consider your focus
for your end-of-semester
projects.
I know it's only November,
but the end of term
will be here before you know it,
and you need to have
your subject approved
once you're back
from Thanksgiving break.
All right?
See you after Thanksgiving.
Kendra?
[chuckles awkwardly]
Would you be interested
in being my TA next semester?
[astonished chuckle] Wait.
Aren't-- Aren't TAs
usually upperclassmen?
They are.
Should I ask
one of them instead?
No! No. No, no.
I would love to.
All right, then.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks.
[]
I just can't believe
he moved on so quick.
Girl, you know
he didn't move on.
-It's just for show!
-Okay, but like, still,
I just can't--
Were you two talking about me?
-Yes.
-No.
Sorry.
We saw Ben and Connie cozied up
in the student center.
Cool.
We're not together anymore.
You know, he's so obviously
just trying to make you jealous.
-Truly. This screams "rebound."
-Yeah.
Look, guys, I really
appreciate it,
but I'm fine.
Really.
-Okay. Good.
-Whatever you say.
I gotta work.
[]
Oh, man.
Uh...
Hey.
Hey.
Hello. I'm Connie.
We've met.
Have we?
Card?
-Huh?
- Card.
Oh! Oh, right. Card.
Uh...
[reader beeps]
Benjamin. Are you coming?
Hey. One second.
W-Well, don't linger.
I told your mom
we'd arrive early to help her
-pick up the turkey.
-Right.
Yeah, okay.
Hey, I'm sorry about that.
About what?
I can get you.
[beep]
Hi.
Hey, give me just one--
one second. I'm sorry.
I didn't mean
for that to be so awkward.
You decide to meet
your girlfriend
at a dining hall
that you know I work at,
at the time I work,
but okay, how could you
possibly have known
that would have been awkward?
She's not my girlfriend.
-[footsteps racing in]
-Sorry. Sorry.
Kendra, it's your dad.
He's in the hospital.
Your sister left a message
and said you've gotta get home.
What? Yeah, o-okay.
Uh, I have to tell
my supervisor.
Yeah, I got you.
[muttering] I gotta get
to the bus station.
Hey, uh, you know,
I can take you. I can drive you.
No, I got it.
Hey, the bus makes stops,
Kendra, I can take you there.
You need to be there quick!
-[sighing] Okay, okay.
-Come on, let's go.
Hey, I'm gonna explain later,
okay?
Wait. What--?
[]
It's gonna be all right.
[]
Oh, my god.
What's going on?
I don't know.
What happened? Oh, my god.
Are you okay?
Oh.
[]
[]
[]
Mm.
[coughs and sputters]
You are not leaving school,
Kendra.
I could take
the rest of the semester off.
-Go back in the spring.
-It was just a little scare!
Dad.
Your heart stopped beating.
It's nothing a little rest
and a big diet won't fix.
[chuckles]
Now, tell me about
this boy who likes you so much
he spent his Thanksgiving
in a hospital.
[chuckling]
You two an item?
No, not anymore.
It was all getting to be
a bit of a distraction.
Hmm.
Well, sometimes,
what we call a distraction
ends up
being the whole point.
But regardless...
anyone who looks after my girl
is pretty good
in my book.
I'll be back
for Christmas break, okay?
[]
Thanks again,
for everything.
It was fun.
Well, I-I mean...
you-you get what I mean.
Um, tell your parents
and Connie
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean
to take you away.
Hey.
Um, I wanted you
to take me away.
Ben...
-please.
-Hey, can we talk?
Tomorrow, maybe? Lunch?
I don't know.
Monday? Dinner?
Please?
Okay. Dinner.
[smooch]
[]
Yo, Kendra! Kendra.
Hey. Hey.
Oh, hey.
Uh...
Ben told me about your dad.
How's he doing?
Better, yeah. Thanks.
I'm glad to hear that,
and if you need to talk
or anything,
like, I know
we're mainly study partners,
but, you know...
I care about you, too.
I-I really appreciate that.
You still up to study
for the final together?
Yes. Definitely down.
Uh... after class work?
Yeah, cool.
That works.
All right, I'll see you there.
Bye.
Pump, pump it up...
Is the music
distracting you?
Mm-mm.
No, I actually like this song.
Yeah, me too.
...Call them boys for me
But where my girls at?
I know you heard that
Everybody gather round
like it's your birthday
I'm the master...
What? Do I have
something on my face?
-[laughs] No.
-Really?
No, you good.
I promise.
You're good.
...I dropped the heat
Ugh, bring it back, baby
They ain't ready for
the full-blown attack, baby
We disturbing the peace
the way we moving our feet
Yeah, we causing a ruckus
until they call the police...
Oh.
Uh, Reg.
I can't.
I'm so sorry.
But you came back to my room,
so I just thought that we...
No. No, no, no, no, it's fine.
Let's--
Let's just study.
Pump, pump it up
Pump, pump it up...
Party on the block
Pump, pump it up
You know Ben's with Connie
now, right?
He doesn't want you, Kendra.
I do.
Pump, pump it up
Party on the block
Pump, pump it up...
Look, I think there's been
a misunderstanding.
...Knock 'em down
Bowl 'em out
Like wickets
I'm slick
So slick...
I should go.
No, no, no.
I'm talking to you.
Reg. What are you--?
Stop.
Stop! Reggie!
[grunting]
[Kendra shrieks]
Shut up!
-Stop!
-[music blasts]
Pump, pump it up
Stop! Please! Please! Stop!
[]
[Kendra] What are you doing?
Stop.
Stop!
[Kendra shrieks]
Please! Please!
[Reg] Shut up!
Shut up!
[]
[photo paper ripples]
[Terry and Ashley laughing]
Hey, we're going out.
Get dressed.
No, I'm busy.
Stop being a party-pooper
and put this on.
I said no!
What is wrong with you?
I said no.
[]
[indistinct chatter]
Oh, hey, uh--
Kendra?
Hang back.
Really nice work
on your last project.
Thanks.
You all right?
Mm.
Have you ever considered
transferring
to a more robust program?
Mm, not really.
Don't get me wrong--
Hammon is
a wonderful institution,
but with your talent...
[chuckles]
...you'll outgrow this program
in no time.
Look.
I've got
a good friend who's on staff
at the Maddox School of Design
in Chicago.
Isn't that school
really competitive?
It is,
but you're very talented,
Kendra.
Think it over.
Take a risk on yourself.
[]
Hey, Kendra?
Hey, Kendra.
Oh, I-I didn't mean
to scare you like that.
Y-You're a hard woman
to track down lately.
I've just been busy.
I mean, when I stopped by
the other day
to pick you up for dinner,
Terry said
she hadn't seen you either.
What happened?
Nothing. I just forgot.
Okay, uh, that's okay. Wait.
Uh, are you-- are you free
tonight for a raincheck?
Kendra?
[gasps]
Huh?
Are you avoiding me?
No. No, no, I just, um...
Is everything okay
with your dad?
Yeah.
Yeah. Yeah, he's, um...
He's fine.
Well, that's good.
That's good, um...
Well, I mean, look,
you just know,
if you ever want to talk
about anything, I-I'm here.
You're safe with me.
Hi!
Go be with your girlfriend.
She's not my girl--
Look, we both know
that's what it is!
Stop playing with me.
"What Mommy wants, Mommy gets,"
right?
"Benjamin"?
[]
Joyful and triumphant...
What is up with you?
You're like a vegetable.
You lovesick?
Who's lovesick?
No one.
[groaning]
You want a pain pill?
That stuff is too strong.
[groans]
I'm getting you one.
[exhales wearily]
...O, come
let us adore Him...
And then I decided,
you know what?
I'm gonna go see
if this boy is where he said
he was gonna be.
-Sasha.
-What?
If you ain't got
nothing to hide,
you shouldn't mind
an unannounced visit.
Pump, pump it up...
Pump, pump it up
Pump, pump it up...
Can you turn that off?
I like this song.
-Pump, pump it up
-Sash...
-[turning it up]
-Pump, pump it up
[pounds counter]
Sasha!
Pump, Pump it up
[hyperventilating]
[Kendra] Stop !
Please! Please!
Please! Stop!
[Reg] Shut up!
[hyperventilating]
[]
[]
[Terry and Ashley giggling]
[indistinct exchange]
[Terry squealing]
You're back!
Oh, I missed you.
Finally, the crew
is back togethah!
Hey! How was your Christmas?
It was fine.
How--
How's your dad doing?
He's fine.
"Fine."
Is that your word of the day
or something?
I'm gonna...
Yeah, okay.
[softly]
Hey, you've been acting weird.
I'm just tired.
I just got back.
Okay, but you've been
acting off
since before you left, Ken.
I mean, I thought it was because
you were homesick,
or worried about your dad,
but...
Is Ben the reason because I--
-No!
It's-It's not about Ben.
Look--
Mind your business
and just stay up out of mine.
Well, if you decide
you wanna actually talk
instead of whatever this is,
I'm here.
[]
[rattling]
[snaps lid]
[]
[]
[Reg] He didn't know what to do.
What am I supposed to do?
[Reg laughing]
What am I supposed to do?
You know, and then--
and then he was...
[hyperventilating]
[Reg] If you ever want
to go over,
like, the readings
or essays together,
I'm down.
[Kendra] Yeah, I might
actually take you up on that.
I should go.
[Reg] Hey, there's a party
at my frat tonight.
Stop. Stop!
[Reg] You know Ben's
with Connie now, right?
He doesn't want you, Ken,
I do.
[gasps]
[breath shuddering]
[panting]
[pills rattling]
[sobbing and hyperventilating]
[]
[]
[]
Kendra? Kendra!
Kendra, are you all right?
Kendra?
Oh, my gosh! What happened?
[sobbing]
Oh! I'm right here, okay?
I'm not going anywhere, okay?
I got you, okay?
-[sobbing]
-I got you.
[]
[survivor]
Some of you are here
because you've been
the victim of sexual violence.
Others of you are here
in solidarity.
Whichever is the case,
it is a privilege to be
gathered here alongside you.
I know we, as Black women,
don't often have the space
to talk about
what we're going through,
or the protection
that we deserve.
For so long,
after my attack,
I felt so many things.
Guilty.
Afraid.
Alone.
But now, as I look around
at all of you here,
who were strong enough
to keep going,
soft enough to admit
"I am not okay..."
all I'm feeling...
is hope.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
[deep breath]
It's just a lot,
you know?
Yeah.
[sobs]
I don't know, it's just
I've been trying everything
and it just...
it just feels like
this is the first time
that I'm able to...
[deep breath]
...just own it.
Own what?
That I survived something.
Not only do we seek justice,
but tonight,
we seek healing.
-We got you, Ken.
-Thank you.
Let's shed the light
in the dark places.
Let's take back the night.
[snap]
[Kendra gasps and sighs]
[]
[sniffling]
[]
Here you go.
Mm-hmm.
Can we talk?
Uh, sure.
I'm just headed
to my next class.
-I'll walk with you.
-Okay.
I just...
wanted to apologize
for how awful I was to you
the last time we spoke.
You mean basically
calling me a mama's boy?
Yeah, that.
And you know, even earlier,
when I blamed you
for missing work and that exam.
It wasn't fair.
I'm my own person,
and it's up to me
to exercise moderation.
I guess I just didn't
really realize
how all-or-nothing
I am about everything.
Well, it wasn't
completely your fault.
I know I wasn't
the best influence,
encouraging you
to dip out of work.
I shouldn't have
tempted you like that.
I'm glad you did.
I'm-I'm sorry for, you know,
getting all psycho
on you and Connie.
Um, I'm sure she's great.
[chuckles]
Are you, now?
Mm-hmm.
I was just using her
to get over you,
and-and I was hoping
I could kind of make you
a little jealous.
So... did it work?
Are you over me?
[]
Oh... hey.
Can I drive?
Drive?
I can now.
I have this.
What? Look at you!
[laughs]
All right.
Wait.
So, what are we doing,
exactly?
We're getting in the car.
Come on.
What do you want to be doing?
What I want to be doing
hasn't changed
since the day I met you.
You're the jumpy one.
What?
I am not jumpy.
Okay, I'm a little jumpy.
[sighs heavily]
I just hate
being out of control.
When my mom died,
I became the woman of the house.
My dad,
he loved us so much,
but he was just so busy working,
you know,
to put food on the table,
that he didn't really have
time to actually raise us.
Sasha, she was the free one,
the happy-go-lucky one.
That role was taken,
so I decided, you know,
I would be the dependable,
responsible one,
but...
now...
I don't know.
I guess
I'm learning that...
no matter how much you try
to make the right call,
do the right thing...
...control is an illusion.
Living is risky.
Well, to me...
you're worth the risk.
You're worth the risk, too.
[]
[laughter]
Did you even
get any work done?
Uh... not yet.
[chuckling]
Mm. Not that kind of work.
How about this kind?
[chuckles]
[bristles]
Um...
are you all right?
Ken?
Mm-mm-mm.
No, no, no, um.
I'm so sorry.
I'm fine.
No, you're...
you're definitely not.
What's wrong?
Ken, what's up?
[sighs]
Come on.
[]
Something happened to me.
This guy...
[inhales shakily]
[sighs]
[quietly] ...he kind of like
forced himself on me.
What? When?
The night we were
supposed to go get dinner.
That's why I didn't show up.
Who did it?
I'm not gonna tell you
who it was.
It really doesn't even matter.
No, of course it does matter!
What do you mean, it--?
Ben, stop. Stop!
Okay, but if you tell me
who it is,
my peoples are lawyers.
-We could fix this like this.
-No!
I've been thinking
about all of this.
It's his word
against my word.
There's no evidence.
I didn't do a rape kit.
It...
the fact
that we're even thinking
about all of this
going public,
I can't do that right now.
I understand...
I understand.
Look, I'm... I'm really sorry
this happened to you.
[]
These are stunning, Kendra.
[chuckles]
Thank you.
[quietly] Wow.
What do you think
about showing them
at the Spring Showcase?
That would be amazing.
Then it's done.
Now, have you given
any more thought to Maddox?
Didn't I miss the deadline
for transfers?
If you can get your application
in by the end of February,
you'll still be considered.
That's in two weeks.
Can you swing it?
You really think
I got a shot?
I really do.
Okay.
[]
[Terry] I'm just glad
we finally could get Kendra
out of the house, girl.
Yeah.
[Ben] Hey, you want a drink?
[]
That's just soda.
Just soda,
nothing else.
Aw, thanks.
You want to dance?
Huh?
Dance! Like...
[laughs] Yes.
[]
[breath catches]
I need some air.
I need some air!
-You need some what?
-Some air.
[Kendra hyperventilating]
-Exhale, come on.
-Is she okay?
Ken. Ken?
Are you all right?
[tearfully] No.
He's here.
Who's here? Ken, who?
Talk to me.
[Kendra continues
hyperventilating]
It was Reg, wasn't it?
Wait! Ben, wait! Ben!
[]
What's up, Benjamin?
I know what you did.
-What are you talking about?
-Admit it.
Ben, come on.
Take me home.
Yeah, Ben.
Listen to your girl.
[men grunting]
Ben!
Someone call an ambulance!
[sirens wailing]
-[exhaling deeply]
-Oh...
One second.
I'm so sorry.
No. No, no, no, no.
It's not your fault.
You were just trying
to protect me.
[tersely] Enough.
Benjamin.
We're leaving.
Are you okay to get home?
-Yeah.
-Are you sure?
-Yeah.
-I'll see you soon, all right?
[]
What were you thinking,
Benjamin?
Risking everything
for some girl?
It wasn't Kendra's fault.
Do you know
how embarrassing this is
for your father and I?
You don't even know
the full story!
He's unconscious, Ben!
He deserved it!
You don't mean that.
No, I do,
and don't tell me what I mean.
[sternly]
Watch your tone.
This girl has been
a terrible influence on you.
You're not yourself lately.
[blurting]
How could you possibly know?
How could you know who I am?
You have never asked me
a single question
about what I think,
or-or what I want,
or what I'm interested in.
You know? Like, do you know
how awful it feels
for your parents to have
zero curiosity about you?
I'm not you!
And yeah,
I may not know who I am
or what I want to be yet,
but Kendra's the first person
in my life
who's ever thought to ask.
[scoffs]
Well, Constance would never
have put you in--
Lorraine.
Leave the boy be.
[softly]
Let's get you home.
[]
[bell rings]
Okay, see you all on Friday!
[]
So, how long
is the suspension for?
Until the case is closed.
What? There's a case?
Reg's parents
decided to press charges.
Hey, it's not your fault.
Yeah, but it is.
Your mom is right.
If it weren't for me,
you wouldn't even
-be in this situation.
-No, come on, she's not right.
Look.
I care about you...
and that's all that matters.
[]
[weakly] Bye, Ma.
What do you want?
I'm not leaving
until you make this right.
What are you talking about?
Your parents are
pressing charges against Ben.
I didn't want to.
It's my mom.
I told her not to,
but she wouldn't listen.
Well, you'll just have
to make her listen then,
huh, Reg?
Look, I'm not gonna lie to you.
My mom's pissed I'm in here.
So, she's not gonna back down,
but I'll try.
Trying isn't good enough, Reg.
I need you to tell her
it was your fault,
and that she can't
press charges.
All right, this is how
this is gonna work.
You either guarantee me
those charges
are gonna be dropped,
or I'll tell everyone
you raped me.
Everyone.
It's your word against mine.
Okay.
Well, you know,
I'll see you in court...
and we'll find out
who's more believable.
[]
Wait! Wait, wait!
[Kendra exhales quietly]
Fine.
Okay.
"Okay" what?
I'll tell my mom
it was my fault.
She'll drop the charges.
[]
You're welcome, by the way.
You...
Ow! Ow, stop! Please, stop!
Stop! Stop! Stop!
You are lucky one of us knows
what the word "stop" means.
[pills rattle]
[]
Hey.
Hey!
Oh, wow...
this looks great.
Yeah?
Yeah, these'll definitely
be the best in the showcase.
Oh, I doubt that.
I'm a freshman
in a sea full of seniors.
If I manage to float,
that'll be plenty.
What's up?
Well...
you're looking at a free man.
Reg's parents
actually dropped the charges.
[chuckles]
Oh, that's great.
Why does this seem
like old news to you?
Hmm. Mm.
Kendra?
What'd you do?
I just paid Reg a little visit
at the hospital.
You what?
Yeah, I told him
if he didn't drop his charges,
I was gonna press my own.
Look, I know you want
to protect me,
but I want
to protect you, too, so...
just let me.
Okay.
[indistinct conversation]
[sobbing]
Hey.
Are you--
are you all right?
Oh.
Wait.
I'm sorry
I've been so awful to you.
[sighing]
What's... What's going on?
I'm pregnant.
Um...
...what did the father say?
It doesn't matter.
I'm keeping the baby.
Have you told him yet?
Who's the father, Connie?
Ben.
Ben is.
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[indistinct exchange]
'Cause you don't even know
what you're doing.
We'll just put you
down for that.
You're not getting the--
You know what this is?
Okay.
-What's up?
-"What's up?"
"What's up?"
Really?
Can you stop?
No, shut-- No.
You go talk to her about it.
Not me.
Kendra, can you wait up?
Ken!
Ooh.
Ben was looking for you again.
I'm not ready
to talk to him.
Still? Girl, come on.
It's been--
You do you.
Oh, my god.
It's here.
What is?
Oh, my gosh!
-I got in!
-[shrieking]
Oh, my gosh!
[shrieking]
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Kendra Evans is a first-year
photography student
and we're excited to have her
be part of the show tonight.
Hey, how are you?
I can't believe you guys came!
I'm so proud of you.
Um...
Congrats, Ken.
Thanks.
Can we go
somewhere private?
I don't think
this is a good time.
Please, Kendra?
You've been
avoiding me all week.
[quietly] I'm gonna step out.
Uh, so, my-- my parents want me
to marry Connie.
I swear,
I didn't know, Ken.
It must've happened
while we were on a break.
My parents are livid,
and they're saying
if I don't...
...they'll cut me off
of everything--
tuition, childcare.
That's tough.
[scoffs, hurt]
That's all you have to say?
What do you want me
to say, Ben?
I don't know.
I don't know.
I've seen Sunny grow up
without a father.
Marrying her makes sense.
It's the responsible thing
to do.
I can't marry her.
I love you, Kendra, and...
Look, I'm so sorry
that this is happening.
Ben, this is not
just "happening."
These are choices
that you made.
But you broke--
you broke up with me!
Are you seriously sitting here,
blaming me,
for you impregnating
another woman?
No. No. No, no.
That's not what I meant.
Look, I'm an idiot.
Okay? I'm an idiot.
I've always known
it was you.
I've always wanted you
and I'm just...
pissed at myself
that I allowed myself
to be distracted
by someone
who was clearly not it.
I just want to do
the right thing.
I know.
I know you do.
Look, um...
I'm gonna be there
for my kid.
That's good.
But I also want to keep
being there for you, too.
I want to--
I want to be with you, Kendra.
Me too.
Yeah?
I feel like I can do anything
with you by my side.
I applied to Maddox...
...and I got in.
Wait. Wait, wait, wait.
What? W...
What?
Professor Lovett,
she encouraged me to transfer.
Yeah, but why didn't you
tell me you was applying?
I-I didn't even think
I was gonna get in.
So, what? Are you gonna do it?
Are you transferring?
I don't know!
It's the best program
in the country,
and with everything
that happened with, you know...
...it would be a relief
not to have to be
at the scene of the crime
for another three years.
So, you're just running away?
I'm not running away!
I'm running towards something.
[sadly] Right.
I should get back.
So, are we over?
[sighs]
I don't know.
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So, what are you gonna do?
I don't know.
I've just been doubting
everything he ever said
about us.
I mean, I was already
on the fence
about transferring, but...
I mean,
if he could just throw away
everything we have and...
I hear you, Ken.
And not to make excuses
for him--
you're right.
But you know,
I didn't plan on
getting pregnant as a teenager.
I was a kid who thought,
"What could possibly go wrong?"
I'm sure Ben meant
what he said.
Life just happens sometimes.
What would you do
if you were me?
[playfully] Wow!
Are you asking me for advice?
No, for real.
I would choose myself.
You're the most amazing person
I know, Kendra,
and I know
what you have with Ben
-...is--
-Special.
Yes, special,
but you've always chosen
the path of most resistance
your entire life.
If transferring feels good...
do that.
Choose your art.
Choose yourself.
Don't clip your wings, Kendra.
Use them.
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Hey...
Hey.
Yeah.
[exhaling]
So, I've decided
that I'm not marrying her...
and I don't care
if my parents cut me off.
I'm gonna figure it out.
I'm proud of you.
Thanks.
I'm proud of you, too,
and I-I know I should have
said that way sooner.
Mm.
So, when do
you leave for Chicago?
Uh, Professor Lovett
got me a summer job
working at a gallery out there,
so I'll spend a week at home,
and then I'm heading out.
Wow, that's...
[deep breath]
...that's--
that's really soon.
Yeah.
Look, we could...
we can make this work.
The baby is not due
for another few months.
I could come out there
and visit?
How?
You'll be broke.
Your baby needs you.
Yeah.
You're my best friend.
You know that, right?
You're mine, too...
but don't tell Terry that.
[chuckling]
If you knew...
...what you know now...
...would you do it
all over again?
Hmm.
Honestly?
I don't know.
It really hurts.
[sighing] I know.
I'm so sorry.
You know...
...I was never gonna be able
to do any of this without you.
Saying no to my parents
and going my own way?
You've changed me, Ken.
[deep, shaky breath]
Thank you.
Yeah.
So, where do we go
from here?
Nowhere.
Let's not go anywhere.
Let's just be here. Okay?
Okay. Okay.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Wait.
What?
[laughs]
What are you...?
Oh, come on.
We don't have
any pictures together.
[exhales deeply]
Let's see.
All right.
This thing is on its last leg,
but...
[chuckles]
...whatever.
Let's see if this works.
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[snap]
Oh, you-you took it.
There we go.
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[laughing]
Aw, I can't believe
this is our last time
we're hanging out
before you abandon us
for Chicago.
-I know.
-Oh.
How do you feel about the move,
and about all this Ben stuff?
What are you doing?
Looking for your battery
so I can turn you off.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I just can't believe
he ended up being
another low-down brother
like the rest of 'em.
I mean, I had
high hopes for him.
He had us convinced
that it was real.
It was real!
It-- It is real.
[sighs]
Loving someone isn't just about
butterflies and rainbows.
It's about
wanting the best for them.
Ben and I, we want the best
for each other.
Wow. That's deep.
Whatever!
-[laughing]
-It was.
Yeah.
[Terry] Ooh...
don't look at me like that.
Like what?
You saved my life.
You know that?
I'm gonna write to you so much
you're gonna think
you're somebody's husband,
off fighting in a war.
[both laughing]
I love you.
And I love you.
[both squealing]
[muffled chuckles]
[sighs]
[knocking]
Knock-knock?
Hey.
-I got you something.
-Oh!
I-I got you something.
Really?
Oh. All right, you first.
Me?
Okay.
[gasps]
[stunned] What?
This is too much.
No, no.
This is my final purchase
on my credit card
before my mom cancels it.
-[Kendra laughs]
-She owes you one, Ken.
Oh. Well, thanks.
Shoulda got two.
All right, my turn.
What's this?
[rustling]
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Oh, wow.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
[car horn honks twice]
[laughing]
That is definitely my sister.
I'll walk with you.
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I'd do it all over.
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[door-open alert beeping]
[belt clicks]
[engine starts]
["Real Love" starts to play]
Ooh
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Ahh
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We are lovers
through and through
And though we made it
through the storm
I really want you to realize
I really want to put you on
I've been searching
for someone
To satisfy my every need
Won't you be my inspiration?
Be the real love that I need
Real love
I'm searching for
A real love
Someone to set my heart free
Real love
Ah
I'm searching
For a real love
Please help me find...
Real love
Ah
I'm searching
For a real love
Someone to set my heart free
Real love