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They're all gonna miss you.

So I mean, everybody kind of expects that, you know.

Honestly, it was just really awkward,

like, being around everyone because...

you know how it is, yeah.

It's going to be okay though.

I'm surprised you aren't more excited.

It's your last year.

All new classes and teachers

and you get to see your friends.

What's the matter?

Should I get you a new game after work?

Is there one you want?

Uh, there's Vigilante Takedown.

- Which? - Vigilante Takedown...

- for VR. - Vigilante Takedown VR.

That's the name?

And you promise to try hard today, right?

Make Daddy proud.

- Deal? - Mhm.

Good luck.

Bye.

- Justin Phillips? - Here.

Hi Justin.

- Penelope Lou? - Here.

Dawei Morrow.

Morrow? Dawei?

Um, wait no, is it pronounced Dewey?

- It's Edward. - I'm sorry?

Edward. My name is Edward Morrow.

Well, it's great to have you in class, Edward.

Um, Judy Chang.

At least I think so or I should say hope so.

I'm hoping she's right because last year was so much

so we'll see I guess but, yeah.

Why is he staring at me?

Coach will you play you eventually.

- Do you trust me? - I mean, you have a say

- in that, don't you? - Hi.

- Hi, how you doing? - I'm good, how are you?

- Yeah, doing well. - What'd you do this morning.

- Oh you know, it's good. - I got a B.

A B? That's good, you got a B.

Hey, what's up Edward.

Hey.

He's so weird, he's so weird.

He looks a little like your ex.

What the hell!

Deep breaths, little man.

I want you to do your best and just get through the day.

Okay?

Everything is going to be fine.

And I'm always here if you need me for anything.

I want you to do me a favor, will yah?

You take care of our garden?

Atta boy, little man, atta boy.

Chili peppers there in the corner, squash.

- And? - Raspberries.

How about in Chinese?

Ah, I love you Edward.

Here you go.

Thanks.

It's seen better days right?

He's still here.

We all miss your dad a lot.

He was a really great man.

He would have been so proud of you, Edward.

Edward?

Edward?

I wish I could just transfer out of there.

No one at that school values me.

Is this because I'm different?

I'm not like Kevin.

Uh, I don't know why Jessica's with a guy like that.

Oh, she's this cute girl in my history class.

Edward.

Who are you talking to?

It's been months since Dad died.

We have to accept it.

You're almost an adult now, huh.

You're starting senior year.

- Hate that school. - Hate it? You don't hate it.

I hate that school, everyone's the same.

They're all a bunch of losers who don't deserve to live

and they just want me to fail in everything...

- What are you saying? - I want to transfer.

Your last year? That doesn't make any sense.

Wait, Edward.

I got you the game you wanted.

Thanks.

What's that?

We're going to fix up your garden.

That was Michael's hobby.

Not mine.

I wasn't trying to offend you.

I just thought it might be fun for Edward.

I could work on it with him after school.

It would give you a break, too.

Edward, do you want to work on the garden with Aunt Mei?

Uh.

I guess Dad would like that.

- Like this? - Uh-huh, dig deep

down to the root and pull.

Valued.

Valued.

Valued.

Valued.

Valued, valued, valued, valued.

- Valued. - Please stop.

Mom, why'd you call the store Valued Printing?

It was Dad's idea.

Do you homework, Edward.

We don't want to be behind in your studies.

I'm done.

What is this?

You need to write more clearly.

If I can't read it how can your teacher?

Because she's American and she can speak fluent English.

You do it again and you make it neater.

- Hello? - Who cares if it's neat?

It's right, that's the point, isn't it?

Hush.

Anyone there?

Valued.

Now despite the United States being

one of the most diverse countries

there are some basic democratic values

that we all share as Americans.

Like, freedom of speech,

religion,

freedom of press,

the rule of law.

And we also hold in common the importance

of individual rights.

What are you doing?

What's going on?

Edward?

Ms. Lee, can I please move seats?

Fine.

Can we please start to pay attention?

As I was saying, individual rights.

Life and liberty.

Property.

The pursuit of happiness.

Ugh.

Did Edward do something wrong?

Edward's been a little disruptive

to the other students just on occasion

but no, that's not why I called you in here today.

Edward's father died this summer.

Yes, I remember seeing him at a lot of

the parent teacher conferences

and I am so, so sorry for your loss, Mrs. Morrow.

That's why I think that Edward

could do with some extra support.

You know, sometimes a school consular

or even the best mom in the world,

it just simply isn't enough.

There's no shame in seeking professional help.

Nobody should have to grieve on their own.

Even you might benefit.

Where are you from?

Oh, I'm sorry I...

In Cantonese, if you prefer?

Where are you from?

I'm American, Mrs. Morrow.

I'm sorry, I don't speak Chinese.

Here's the information of somebody who the school

routinely recommends, he specializes

in child psychiatry.

He's local so he works in the area

and he speaks fluent Chinese.

I will talk to Edward.

I've got your back.

You're valued.

You're valued.

Value.

Round and round, one minus zero.

One minus zero.

Zero has no value.

Zero does not equal zero.

One minus zero.

Round and round like a zero.

Zero can't be a zero.

Can't be a zero.

You've got my back.

You've got my back!

Bird flight becomes possible thanks to a combination

of lift and thrust.

The wing has an air foil shape which allows...

Pay attention, little man.

To press down less than air at the bottom.

Birds rotate their wings as they flap them

which creates a forward motion called...

thrust.

Let's take a look.

Behold the wonder if flight.

Have you ever looked up and marveled

at the majesty and beauty of birds

flying through the air?

The effortlessness and simplicity

that we take for granted is evolutions crowing...

Bats, birds and ancient dinosaurs,

thousands of species...

Whoever is doing that please stop.

Hey.

Hey, Edward, get down.

Hey.

Caw, caw!

Stop that now!

Caw, caw.

Hey!

Edward.

Edward.

All right guys.

Put your phone away.

Go back to class.

Go.

I'll need just a few more minutes.

Edward, can you please wait here for a moment

while I talk to your mother?

I know this year hasn't been easy for you, Edward.

I thought maybe you just needed more time.

But the doctor said this isn't just about

you missing Daddy.

He says you're sick.

It's not your fault

but it won't go away by itself.

Taking medicine as soon as possible

would give us the best chance of feeling better.

What is it?

It will help you think more clearly,

feel happier, less nervous all the time.

You start with one.

Then go up to three.

Maybe it will help you fit in better,

be more like the other kids at school.

Daddy also took medicine when he was sick.

If he would've started earlier

maybe he would've gotten better.

Oh, Edward, no one needs to know about this, okay?

You take your medicine at home every morning

until you feel better.

No, I've already been put on hold twice.

I gave them my account number.

No, I told you there is a problem with my bill.

Mom?

Then direct me to the right person, please.

- Mom. - One second, Edward.

Well, how can you do business like this?

This is ridiculous service.

- What is it? - Never mind.

- Huh? - Nothing.

You don't have to drive me to school today

- I'm just gonna bike. - Please be careful.

Hey bird boy, you want to come fly with us?

Huh? Want to come fly?

That was great.

Not bad.

Garden's looking really good.

How's school this semester?

I can't wait to be done.

Oh.

What's the matter?

You can tell me.

I hate that school.

That's a typical attitude for someone

born in the year of the Tiger.

Things are always hard for Tigers early in life

but as you grow older and become an adult

you'll find your way.

It was a lot easier to think straight

before taking those pills?

- Pills? - Mom makes me take them

even though they took Dad away from me,

she says I have to live in reality.

Dad was the only one who had my back.

Hello everyone, I brought us dinner.

Your favorite noodles, Edward.

What's wrong? Everything okay?

How's Edward been lately?

Good. Everything's fine.

Should have vegetables to eat soon.

You can bring them in from the garden

just like Daddy used to, huh.

Do you like gardening with Aunt Mei?

Because there's no reason to worry her about anything.

Do you want to talk to me about something?

If something's the matter, you talk to me first.

Okay?

I am your mother, Edward.

It was a lot easier talking to Dad.

I've got your back.

You've got my back.

Bye Mom.

Come on.

Ten bucks bro if you say something right now,

anything at all.

It's all yours.

You just gotta speak.

And go.

Those of you looking to redeem yourselves

from your perfectly average

or less than average start to the semester

you guys are in luck

because today we are going to start

an entirely new section.

On the Bill of Rights.

Otherwise known as the first ten amendments.

So who wants to remind us...

Edward?

Are you paying attention?

My question was, when was the Constitution ratified?

- 1788. - That is right,

thank you, Kang.

On June 21st, 1788.

New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify

and under article seven, the Constitution

became the law of the land

and the process of starting a new government began.

Bet you feel a whole lot better, don't you?

Not taking that poison.

Gotta keep this clear, all right

because no one else is going to watch out for you.

You know that, right?

Definitely not any of the zeros around here.

Not your mom.

Not your little gardening pal either.

No, you can't trust anyone, all right.

I'm here for you now, little man.

What do I always say?

You've got my back.

Damn right.

You know that uh, that illness that you've got,

whatever they want to call it,

that's a gift.

That's what makes you special.

And everyone else around you

is going to want to try and smother that

and kill it.

Cause that's what zeros do.

You gotta stay sharp, Ed.

You gotta fight back.

Edward?

Who are you talking to?

Uh, just wanted to say sorry about Kevin, man.

- He can be a dick. - He's a zero.

There's not much anybody can do about that.

Hi, I'm picking up some business cards for Hannah.

I'm sorry, we just closed.

Really? Cause the sign says you're open.

Please just come back later.

Ugh.

Mrs. Chang, what else is good for depression?

Am I that bad of a boss?

Not for me, it's for a friend!

Try 'chai hui'. It helps open up the liver qi.

Look, it's... stop.

Right here.

Here, let me get it.

Here get your shovel.

- Merry Christmas. - Oh.

All right, I'm going back inside, Aunt Mei.

A small gift from the store.

I thought it might help Edward.

Might be good for you, too.

I know how stressful things have been with the printing shop.

And it's all natural, so much better...

Better than what?

Western medicine pushes problems away, which only makes things worse.

That's the kind of nonsense Michael believed. Until the end, when it was too late.

Mei, we're Americans now.

Time to stop with the sorcery, okay?

Edward.

Edward?

D-minus average?

Are you not planning on graduating high school?

It's still passing, Mom.

Oh, that's enough for you, huh?

Life's just not about playing games, you know.

- You need to work harder. - Mom, I told you

I can't think straight when I'm on those stupid pills

- that you got me. - Be an adult,

take responsibility for your actions.

Mom, those pills took Dad away from me.

- That wasn't real, Edward. - I don't care.

- It was to me, okay. - Don't be ridiculous.

You have to live in the real world.

Than I don't want to fucking live!

I won't talk to you like this.

Be a little bit more appreciative.

The insurance for your medicine is very expensive.

The store is losing money.

We might have to sell it.

Dad would never sell the store, Mom.

Things have changed.

I'm dong the best I can to take care of us.

I'm going to take care of things.

I can get a job or something.

I can help, you know.

So just don't worry about me, okay, Mom.

Okay, Edward.

I believe you.

You take your medicine okay?

And everything will be all right.

Goodnight, son.

Well, damn.

I think she's on to us, little man.

So what are you going to do?

Maybe I should just do what she says.

Are you fucking kidding me?

After what she's done to you

you're still gonna trust her?

No, no, no, Ed.

We can't look back, you understand?

The only way is forward now.

What did I teach you, huh?

You gotta stay strong.

You gotta stay clear.

How?

I told you, little man.

I got your back.

- You're up so early. - Yeah, I wanted to go to

the library before school started.

- I'll make you some food. - Oh Mom, I already ate.

Thank you, though.

Edward, instead of going to the store today

I was gonna stay at home and just get some work done.

Okay, yeah, that's fine.

I was gonna bike to school anyways.

You should get some rest, Mom.

Okay, I've got to go.

Have a good day.

Paging Dr. Stamen, Dr. Stamen please.

Morrow.

Surprised to see you in here.

Everything alright?

They can't operate.

Too many blood vessels in the way. It's too dangerous.

But it's small. Hasn't spread yet.

What's going to happen?

Chemo, steroid, radiation.

My best chance of living.

Did you tell Edward?

No, and he can't find out!

That's why I came to you first.

I'll need your help with this.

Of course.

I'm here for you. Whatever you need!

Mom?

Mom!

What is it?

What's wrong?

How do you say raspberries in Chinese again?

Right.

The garden looks really good, Edward.

I know it's hard to believe cause you're still young

but I'm only trying to help you.

I'm not always going to be around to take care of you.

I want you to be happy and do well in life.

Maybe when you're older you'll understand.

We're not so different.

How do you say chili pepper?

What started as an ordinary day in Eastern High School

ended yesterday in gun fire and death.

Reports of gun shots came in from the school

as students were about to leave.

I felt students pushing against me.

I just heard noises and banging and shouting.

It was chaos.

Students quickly took cover as news spread

of an active shooter on campus.

Authorities said that over 50 students were shot.

The thing that kept running through my head

was "run, just go" not a lot of the students

knew where the shots were coming from and I had seen...

What happened? Was it a fire?

A high school boy shot thirty students.

How could anyone do that?

Easy to blame one person, and not society.

Think about all the different countries, cultures and opinions here, mixing together.

Of course there will be imbalance.

In the old days, if there was lack of harmony.

"Fashi" priests would perform rituals to restore balance.

Shame there aren't priests like that here.

There are! But no one cares these days.

A few years ago, when my customer's husband died,

she was lost in the darkness.

But after just one visit to the "Fashi",

she was completely transformed. So alive, and filled with light!

And this was here?

Yes, at Jia Hu.

Mrs. Chang, the restaurant?

The "Fashi" works in the kitchen.

The owner likes having him there! It brings the restaurant good luck.

Two treatments left,

You're nearly done.

This radiation is killing me faster.

You can't talk like that.

You have to think positive

and you need to stay strong for Edward.

How the shooting started outside the building.

Afterwards, the suspect moved inside

leaving a deadly trail of students

and teachers in his wake...

Oh, Edward should be home soon.

With two victims losing their lives in hospital overnight.

A community and the entire nation is left rattled.

With gun fire tearing through yet another American school.

The president has offered his thoughts and prayers.

So tragic. But we can't only blame the boy.

I don't blame the boy at all.

They should take those parents out and hang them!

Few people believe anything will change.

- So far... - Hey.

Hello, Edward.

Where did I fail as a parent?

Everyday I have to live with the idea

that my child committed such a horrible and brutal crime.

You're convinced as a parent that you know

who your kids are, so I didn't get involved

until it was too late.

And now I have to live with that

and that feeling will never, ever, ever go away

as long as I live.

Don't know why you're wasting yourself on him.

He doesn't deserve to be alive.

What?

What are you talking about?

Why do you want to be with this guy?

He's a total zero.

Kevin!

Stop it!

He's not worth it!

What are you doing?

Shitty-ass feeling, right?

Come on, man, I'm not your fuckin' mom.

And you're not a kid anymore, you can do whatever you want.

This place gives me the creeps.

Bunch of fuckin' roaches crawling around.

It's disgusting.

Kinda makes you want to do something.

Right?

You got any paper in there, little man?

What about them?

Zeroes.

And those two?

Fucking zeroes.

Both of 'em.

Mom?

Mom!

Where are my games? What did you do with them?

You need to spend more time studying.

- Focus on school. - Where are they, Mom?

I'll give them back after you pass your exams!

You took Dad away, now you're taking my games away?

Jesus Christ, Mom.

Have you been smoking?

Look who's talking.

Answer me!

Are you smoking now?

You can't just go into my room anytime you want.

I'm nearly fucking 18 years old, Mom.

- Not a little boy anymore. - That's right!

- You're my son! - Oh, my God!

You still live in my house, so you do what I say!

You keep your door unlocked from now on.

You have enough?

You feel better?

I was thinking of taking Edward shopping after school.

We need to pick up a few things for the garden.

Then you could get some rest, right?

Lily.

She's going through a lot, Edward.

Life has been so hard for her,

you can't even imagine.

But she loves you.

That's all that matters.

Don't ever forget that.

You can tell her you love her too sometimes.

Ready?

These are the same tools my dad had.

Can we get them?

We already have tools,

and they're too expensive.

Come on, let's go.

Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Where you running to, little man?

Class.

Class.

What, so that's it, just like that,

you like class now?

- Hm? - No, I don't.

No, so then why go?

Always playing by the rules, right?

Letting them control you?

The way you think, the way you look?

You need to man the fuck up!

You hear me?

This isn't a game.

You're almost 18, you're supposed to be a man.

You still act like a little boy.

What a fuckin' joke.

I think it's time we step things up.

Bye, Mom.

Little devil!

Dawei...

I only want the best for you.

Boo!

You ever think how different things would be

if Aunt Mei was my mom and you got mine instead?

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about being a one.

Doing something big and making a difference,

something people will remember you by.

You gotta stay ready, man.

- Are you a one or you a zero... - Dude,

stop with the freak show, okay?

You're not fooling anyone.

You act weird, you got a tattoo?

All right, look, I get it, you want attention,

but this isn't the way to do it.

Just grow the fuck up.

Let's not forget about him.

He fucking disgusts me.

It's time for some payback.

Kevin!

Kevin!

You think getting a tattoo makes you tough?

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Bang! Bang!

Kevin!

Kevin! Kevin, stop it!

No, no, no, Ms. Li, we thought he had a gun!

I didn't do anything, I didn't even touch you.

Come on.

Edward, come on, let's g...

all right, turn around, let's go.

Walk. Turn around.

Keep going.

I am.

How can you be so stupid?

Skipping class, trying to hurt other students!

I didn't hurt anyone, I didn't even touch him.

He's an asshole, so I just wanted to scare him.

It doesn't matter, Edward!

Those children were crying, they were scared to death!

- What happened? - Edward thought it'd be funny

to pretend he had a gun in school!

Stupid boy!

And right before your exams!

Why would you do such a thing?

Kevin doesn't deserve Jessica.

People like him add nothing to this world

because he's a fucking zero!

You're turning 18 next week, but you behave like a child.

Yeah, and happy fucking birthday to me!

What a great life I have!

See how you act when you don't take your medicine?

I found the pills you were hiding.

You betrayed me, Dawei.

This is the poison my own mother makes me take

because she thinks I'm crazy,

even though I told her it makes things worse

and I can't think straight when I'm on these pills.

Even though the bitch stole my dad away from me.

This is all over when I turn 18.

I heard about your special services from a friend.

What's the problem?

Do you guys do banners?

Excuse me?

It's fine.

I'll just...

I'll just come back later, another time.

The tumor is pushing against your pituitary gland.

That's what's making you lactate.

Now, we could surgically remove the gland,

but I'm afraid, in the larger scheme of things,

it wouldn't be that effective.

Mrs. Morrow, the cancer has spread.

It's at a stage now

where there's very little we can do.

How long?

Less than a month.

I'm so sorry.

Hm.

Dawei.

Happy birthday.

You fucking liar!

You gotta stay strong, little man.

Keep your chin up.

Hey.

Hey!

Now's the time for action.

Right? Don't overthink it.

Don't lose your nerve now.

You can't stop what we started, Ed.

There's no turning back now.

Come on, you knew.

You knew, you always knew the time would come

to make a choice, right?

Well, now's that time, so be a fucking man.

You can't give in to these emotions.

I told you, right?

I told you you couldn't trust her.

She's gonna die.

What?

My God.

What happened?

Today is his eighteenth birthday.

Can you believe it?

This is the child I brought into the world.

Where is Edward?

He ran away.

Why don't you call him?

No point any more, for any of it.

Hi, Edward, it's Aunt Mei.

Where are you?

Okay.

I'll be right there.

I'm going to get him.

Lily, I believe that in his heart, Edward is good.

There's someone I went to see.

I think he might be able to help.

Not a doctor. A kind of priest, who does special work.

There's something he can try to drive out Edward's bad energy.

You've tried everything else!

What do we have to lose?

It's not far, we can go tonight.

I'll go first to pick him up, okay?

Edward, it's okay.

We're going to fix this.

Aunt Mei is going to take you to someone

who can really help.

Come on!

What are we doing here?

One second, Edward.

These men are going to help you.

Come on.

Get the fuck off me!

Aunt Mei, what the fuck?

What's happening?

Get off me!

Leave. Go now.

You will leave this body.

Get out!

Shouldn't we stop?

What are we doing to him?

No point wearing this anymore.

You don't have to go to school if you don't want to.

You're 18 now.

I guess you can do whatever you want.

I just thought maybe you'd prefer to stay home and rest.

Are you looking for some ammo today too?

Lily, how has Edward been?

I didn't hear from you.

I've been so worried.

Hello?

You were always a much better mother than me, Mei.

Hello?

Lily!

What's going on?

Why'd you take me out of school?

I thought you'd be happy.

But I've got things to do,

and I've got stuff in my locker.

Leave it.

You'll get it tomorrow.

Lily! Open the door!

Lily! Edward!

One room left, come on.

Not too bad, right?

This is going to be fun.

Why did we drive all the way out here?

What are we doing here?

It's your birthday surprise.

I wanted to do something special,

get out of the house for a change.

I brought your nice clothes.

I'm taking you out for dinner.

Eighteen.

You're an adult now.

You look so handsome, Edward.

Daddy would be so proud.

You know, you never used to cry.

You were the quietest baby.

It scared me.

I would go into your room four or five times every night

and make you cry just so I knew you were alive.

Edward.

We have nothing to fight about anymore.

We put the past behind us now.

None of that matters anymore.

I know you love me, Mom.

Go to sleep, Edward.

You're tired.

Mom.

I'm thirsty.

Goodbye, Dawei.

The court is accepting today the defendant's plea of guilty.

I'm fully satisfied that she's competent

to enter this plea.

The facts support it.

And you are found guilty at this time.

Frankly, my words fail me.

How could you do such a thing to your own son?

"He was my responsibility.

I am his mother."

Sentencing is set for the 23rd.

He would have hurt someone, one day.

I had no choice.

There's only one beautiful child in the world, and every mother has it.

Take everything, and burn it.

No one should remember us.

Burn it all.

So we are forgotten.