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You look stunning.

I still can't believe
how fast this day's come.

"Love is patient."

Love is kind.

It does not envy and it does not boast.

It's not proud.

It does not dishonor others.

It's not self-seeking.

It is not easily angered,

and it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil,

but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects,

always trusts,

always hopes,

and always perseveres.

"Love never fails."

But I failed us, Tess.

How long have you been writing about us?

After we kissed.

Are you fucking kidding me?

Where are you going?

I'm done.

We're just a bomb waiting to explode.

This was a wake-up call.

You would never let me read
what you were writing in there,

and now the whole world gets to!

I never meant for it to be published.

Fuck, this never should
have happened like this.

You accidentally wrote a book,

and then you shopped it around

to publishers without asking me.

What is the point in
everything we've been through

if we can't channel that into
something that helps people?

It's never too late.

People can always change.

That is the kind of story "After" is.

"After"?

It's my journey after I met you.

I think that journey's over.

My failure was thinking

that I was writing my journey, my story,

but it was our story, Tess.

Tessa Yesterday 12:21
Thinking about you

Hope you're okay

Today 16:34
Tessa please

Today 18:50
Can we just talk

You need to move on. I did

But I know our story isn't finished.

Even if you've moved on,

I can't.

I can't imagine my world without you

because without you there is only me,

broken,

lost,

and alone.

Without you,

I have no After.

Welcome.

Can I get you a table?

I might have one.

Hi, darling.

Katherine.

It's a wonder I could
get you outta the house.

Hopefully, all that time
you spent holed up in there

means you're closing in on a draft?

I'll do a whiskey.

And I'll do an Aperol spritz.

Hardin, everyone at Dowlish
is dying to see it,

and I'm afraid I can't
keep putting people off,

not if we're gonna make it
to print by Christmas.

You know, Harper Lee didn't publish

her second novel for 55 years, so...

People's attention spans are
like fruit flies these days.

You're hot right now, but we
have to ride the "After" wave.

Otherwise it's another
ten months, two years,

whatever it is,

they'll forget you ever existed.

Seems fickle.

Yeah, it is.

You have a tiny window of relevance

and it's dwindling every day.

Can't rush greatness, can you?

I can when I've given you

a quarter million dollar advance.

It was pounds.

I thought you were sober?

I was.

Cheers.

Come on, I'm only here for one night.

Another round.

I don't think I can keep up anymore.

Lightweight.

- Nay Nay?
- Kitty Kat!

God, you look amazing.

I went vegan.

I've been telling you.

Hardin, this is Naomi.

We went to college together.

Well, not exactly together.

Let's take shots.

Tequila or vodka?

Cheers.

Oh, that is my shit!

- Come on.
- Yes, come on.

I don't dance.

Relax, we'll do the dancing.

Let's get out of here.

Let's get out of here.

- That's what I got.
- I'll never let go.

Let's get some music on.

Oh, yeah, nice flat.

- Thank you.
- Mm-hm.

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Who's that?

No one.

Could you put it back?

Doesn't look like a no one.

Well, let me see.

Aw, pretty.

I said put it back.

Raw, raw, raw, eh?

Feisty.

You could do with some loosening up.

Shh.

It'll take an act of God

to wake him after what
he drank last night.

Do you think he's okay?

That's a nice way of putting it.

Okay, he's a hot fucking mess.

Oh, don't even get me started.

I mean, he's completely
lost without Tessa,

but like, honey-

you're never getting her back.

Look who's back from the dead.

Fuck.

I see you've raided my closet.

Ibuprofen?

I've got a meeting,
so you can let yourselves out.

We didn't really get a chance to talk.

I'm gonna need a rough
draft of the book ASAP.

Otherwise, you're gonna have
to pay the advance back.

Yeah, got it.

Meeting with the parents.

This should be fun.

Just the hour late then.

I'm here now.

I'll have a whiskey.

What?

When did you start drinking again?

Oh, it's fine, Mom.

It's all in moderation, don't worry.

It doesn't smell like moderation.

Not that you ever did much
in the way of parenting,

but I'm not a child.

I can do what I want.

It was one night.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Hair of the dog never hurt anyone.

You're just putting off the inevitable.

Not if I keep at it.

Why are you even here, anyway?

You two gonna run off together?

Why would you say that?

We're both happily married.

Are you?

- Your father was...
- Wait.

Which father are you
talking about right now?

Stop being an asshole to your mom.

I'm here meeting some board members.

They're talking about me opening

a London branch of Vance Publishing.

The ever expanding empire.

I've heard a rumor that you're nearly

a year behind on delivering
your new manuscript.

Well, don't believe everything you hear.

Are you lying to me?

No, I'm not lying.

I was just giving you
some general life advice.

But yeah, to be fair, in this case,

what you hear does happen to be true.

Hardin, what the fuck
is going on with you?

We're just trying to help you.

We can't do that if
we don't know what's going on.

I don't really know
what's going on either.

I keep on trying to write
and every time I do,

everything just ends up
going back to Tessa.

I keep rewriting the old stuff, you know?

The same things, "What ifs."

And hypotheticals don't really
matter in the end, do they?

Because any way I look at it,
she's not here.

And nothing matters in this world

if she's not in it.

I don't have another book in me.

I never did.
I think it was all a fluke.

And it's okay if you don't.

You have a gift.

All writers go through this.

Do they?

How the hell would you know?

You haven't written
a damn thing in your life.

But I have spent my entire career

finding diamonds in the slush pile,

and I know talent when I see it.

Look, let me get in touch with Dowlish

and see if I can do a deal.

- No.
- Ease your deadline.

You can come over to us
and take as long as you need.

We've been over this.

- I don't want to.
- Hardin, if you cannot...

- Go on, just go.
- You can't...

Just go. You need to.

I do, I do have to go actually,

because you were late.

No, no, I've got this, I've got this.

Waiter, I'll have another.

I'm around, all right?

If you need me, give me a call.

You know, a change of scenery
might do you some good,

might be inspiring to just
get out of here for a while.

A bit a distance might
give you new perspective,

might help you make peace with
your past so you can move on.

I'm not ready to move on yet.

No, I know, I didn't mean in regard to...

I meant move forward.

Yeah, just let go of some of your regrets

so you can stop dragging them
into your future.

I met Natalie over Christmas.

She asked after you.

How is she?

Well, we only spoke
for a couple of minutes,

but she seemed good.

She moved to Lisbon.

- Lisbon?
- Mm.

Portugal.

I know where Lisbon is, Mom.
I just meant...

Well, I guess she was
ready for a fresh start.

I don't know what to fucking writeee

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Would you like to order a meal?

We have two options today.

I'll just do another round.

Liquid lunch then.

You can just keep 'em comin'.

Who are you trying to forget?

That obvious, is it?

Call it female intuition.

Do you wanna talk about it?

Not particularly, no.

Well, if you change your mind,

I will just be up there.

Or you can press that call button.

I was just fastening your seatbelt.

We are on our final descent.

We expect an on-time arrival

to Humberto Delgado International Airport

where the temperature in Lisbon

is currently a sunny
22 degrees Centigrade.

On behalf of the airline,

we hope you enjoy your stay in Portugal,

and we thank you for flying with us.

This fit is just stunning.

I mean, we can always
take it in a little bit

if you wanted to, but I think this...

With the placement of the seam,
I think this is perfect.

Just give me one moment
and I'll be right with you.

Um...

Take your time.

Excuse me, would you?

Okay.

What are you doing here?

Making amends.

I was hoping to.

I'm in the middle of an appointment.

You need to leave.

I don't need long, honestly.

- I just wanted to...
- Please.

I came all this way

to find you.

Please!

Hi. Um...

How you feelin', Hardin?

- Pocket kings.
- Fuck!

I'll be takin' that watch.

Come on, man, don't do him like that.

His old man gave it to him.

What? Bet's a bet.

Yep.

It's all right, you'll win it back.

I'm not stupid enough to wager something

I'm not willing to lose.

Well, he didn't have much else to bet.

Well, then he shouldn't have played.

Well, I dunno what else to say.

I'm looking for Mark.

It's Mark Junior,

although our little guy
doesn't like that much.

Anyway, if you're looking for my old man,

he's gone home for the day.

I spoke to him on the phone earlier

about my car and he said
that he would take a look.

Okay, what do you reckon's the problem?

The radiator.

I really wouldn't know.
It's making an awful...

sound.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

That junker looks older than you.

It's hardly worth fixin'.

Back seats look all right, though.

Oh, shut up, dude.

- I'll come back.
- Yeah, you do that.

Looking forward to it.

See what you just did there?

- What?
- You're a mug.

What?

The Virgin fuckin' Mary over there.

"I'll come back."

Yeah, she would if I showed her the goods.

Yeah, right.
Girl like that, no way.

Got her legs crossed real tight.

Fuck off.

Yeah, like you two could get her.

Well...

What do you mean, well?

Well, what?

That fucking look, all right.

All right, I bet you this.

One time offer.

Let's do it.

But I'll need proof.

Conversation with Natalie
Where are you? Now SMS

You know what would be
really sexy is if we...

Just so I can watch it later
and think of you.

Um...

We don't have to, if you don't want to.

No, no, it's fine.

I've just never...

It would just be for you, right?

Yeah. Of course.

Okay.

Do you have a um, um...

I really like you, you know, Hardin?

Mm-hm.

- Hey.
- Hi.

I thought you were making amends.

Yeah.

Guess that depends.

Depends on what?

You.

So, where are you living now?

Camden.
Yeah, I'm back in Camden.

Oh, I heard that you moved.

Yeah, I did.

I kinda did the whole tour of the US.

But I'm back now.

So, which one do you like the best?

It's gotta be this one.

Oh, come on.

Here, try this.

It's a sour cherry liqueur.

It's a Portuguese tradition.

Go on.

Oh, okay.

Oh, you...

Sorry, my bad.

It's fine.

No, it's nice. I like it.

I still prefer the whiskey.

No.

I'm a creature of habit, aren't I?

Hm.

So...

how did you end up here?

I don't know if I...

I don't know if I'll end up here.

Just seemed like
a good place to start over.

You were on your way to uni though, no?

No, yeah, I was.

But I lost my scholarship

with everything going on,

and I didn't have time to
apply for a student loan.

And it turns out,

my support system was...

conditional.

So, I picked a place that was sunny

and affordable where no one knew me.

And now, here I am.

But this part I was not expecting.

I did not think I would see you again,

much less have a catch-up over drinks.

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

Okay.

I don't really know what else to say.

I'm just...

I know I fucked up,

and you had to pay the consequences,

which, I mean,

I really fucking wish I could
just go back and then I...

And then, what?

I wouldn't...

I'm trying.

I am.

I'm trying to be a better person.

I see.

Right, do you want some food?

To soak up all this booze?

Yeah?

Yeah.

Mm, that is delicious.

I can't believe I haven't
had these before.

No, this is like the best place ever.

And these? I forgot
what these were called,

but these are so good.

Uh, that is my fork.

What?

I'm not gonna remember that.

Salt cod fritters.

They're unreal.

I mean, the whole meal was amazing.

Right? I love the food here.

I mean, everything here really.

It's great.

You see?

You are in better spirits already.

Mm mm, I'll get this.

- Really, are you sure?
- Definitely.

Thank you.

Of course.

Oh, I didn't realize
how long we'd been here.

I have to go.

No worries.

Good night.

All right.

Goodnight.

You know, I read your book.

So, what happened?

With Tessa?

I fucked that up too.

Again.

I see.

Hardin?

Hardin, wake up!

Wake up!

- What have you done?
- What do you mean?

With the video, the video of us!

You've sent it around.

Why would you do this?
Why would you do this to me?

- Wait, wait, wait.
- No.

You've sent it!
It's been posted.

Everyone's seen it.

Do you know what this will do to me?

- You're a fucking liar.
- Fuck.

You're a disgusting liar.

- Nat!
- Disgusting.

Fuck! Fuck!

James!

- Fuck me, man.
- Hey!

Hey, you weren't kidding
about Natalie, bro.

Who did you send it to?

Just a couple guys.

Might have sent it around a little bit.

Why are you being weird about it?

Why am I being weird?

You sent around a private fucking video.

What the fuck is wrong with you?

Wrong with me?

You're the one who took the bet, bro.

You fucking taped it.

This is on you, Hardin, not me.

Fuck.

Nat: My friends and I are at
the beach if you want to join!

Give me some of that wine.

- That wine.
- Just sayin',

I'm gonna be carrying both of you home.

Babe alert, 10 o'clock.

I didn't think you'd make it.

That makes two of us.

And he comes bearing gifts.

To whom do we owe this pleasure?

Mads, Freya, this is Hardin.

Hardin, Maddy, Freya.

You can call me Madeline.

Nice to meet you, Madeline.

No one ever calls you Madeline, you ham.

My ex did, once.

The French one.

"Madeline". Yum.

She is always like this, by the way,

with or without alcohol.

So, how do you two?

Hardin was my first crush.

Hey.

Was I?

Hm.

Just a crush, or?

Okay. Got it.

None of you guys are
actually from here, I take it?

Oh no, no one's from here.

We're as close to locals as you can get.

We're all orphans.

This is a good place to come

when you're running from yourself.

Well, that was bleak, Frey.

Oh God, look what the tide dragged in.

Why does it look like

a Dolce and Gabbana cologne advert?

I'll have a little scratch and sniff.

Oh, you are officially cut out.

Hey there.

Oh, God no.

You're gettin' me all wet.

Who's this?

Hardin.

Me and Nat, we uh, we grew up together.

Hm.

Grow up, shake his hand.

Well, this is Sebastian.

Sebastian, Hardin's in town from London.

He's a famous author.

- Wait, what?
- I wouldn't say famous.

I'm just an author.

No? Would you say bestselling?

What's one of your books?

There is only one, but honestly...

It's called "After."

No way! I've heard of that.

I've read that.

No, you haven't.

I loved it.
Well, as much as you can love

something that makes you
ugly cry every other page.

I heard they're making a movie?

Oh, Harry Style should play you.

Thank you.

So, you're working on anything now?

I'm trying, yeah.

What is it they say?

Everyone has one book in them,

only the talented have a second.

Huh, wow.

Spoken like a true writer.

Tell me, where can I
find your body of work?

- The boy can keep up.
- Mm-hm.

You ever been cliff diving, man?

No, I'm putting my foot down.

You are not roping him into that.

What? It's fun.

It's an accident waiting to happen.

Come on, man.

Let's do it.

This is a bad idea.

Seriously, Hardin, don't
let him pressure you, okay?

Yeah man, don't let me pressure you.

Whoo!

Let's go!

Where is he?

- Hardin?
- Hardin!

- Hardin?
- He hasn't come up.

Just fuckin' with you.

Hardin, hey.

You okay?

Yeah.

Yeah, I will be.

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Landon Dude wtf?

Me and Nat, we uh, we grew up together.

Hardin was my first crush.

The car rolled into the shop

and let out a whine as it

came to a stop. It was

an old sedan, years beyond its prime.

The driver was quite the opposite.

Tessa 4 Days ago Tessa please

3 Days ago Can we just talk

You need to move on. I did

I've been working on myself Tess.

For us.

I miss you.

Hey.

Not much of a morning person, are we?

Just haven't had enough coffee yet.

And I am definitely not a smoothie person,

but thank you.

How can you hate smoothies?

It's literally blended fruit
and a bit of veg.

It's more about the aesthetic, isn't it?

It's like a holier than thou
wellness cult kinda thing.

Come on, just try it.

Come on.

Mm, yeah.

Maybe you don't know
what kind of person you are.

Uh, can you do me a favor?

Can you pull in the main sheet?

Pull...

What's the main sheet?

Sorry, the red one.

Pull the red line.

- I just pull it?
- Yes.

- This okay?
- Yes.

Good.

Here.

You look like you need water.

Thanks.

I've been stuck
in my apartment for so long.

Figure it's taken a toll.

Stuck?

More like self-contained, I guess.

Figured if I shut myself

away from the world for long enough,

eventually I'd find the words.

You do like to pick
things apart, don't you?

Oh, yeah.

That's how you get to the good stuff.

So why do you think
you're struggling so much?

Second novel syndrome.

I mean, it's common enough to have a name,

so at least I'm not the only one.

But I guess there must be
a number of reasons.

Like?

Picking things apart again?

Oh, yeah.

Well, "After" was easy.

I had my muse.
I was inspired.

I could have written thousands of pages.

It's kind of the irony
of it all, isn't it?

If I didn't have her,
I wouldn't have the book,

but if I didn't have the book,
then I would still have her.

Oh, she didn't like the book?

She absolutely fucking hated the book.

The parts that she read, anyway.

It was more about the circumstances

of how she read them as well, but...

Wait, you didn't ask
her permission to write it?

I really thought
that sharing our story would

help people the same way that it helped me

to get through my shit
and figure things out,

but obviously I now understand

that I shouldn't have gone and...

published it to the entire fucking world

without telling her;
I know that now.

I mean, it isn't, it's not nice

being exposed without your consent.

Do you see that?

There?

That is my dream.

I think I would wake up every morning

with the biggest smile
on my face if that was my view.

Seems lonely.

Nah.

Not if you have the right person
to share it with.

I don't want to lose this.

I don't either.

So, are you ever gonna show me

what you're writing in there?

I... maybe.

Someday.

Someday.

Here we are, ladies.

- Oh, yes.
- Oh!

Someone got some sun.

It's a wonder I'm still standing actually.

She practically dragged me down

the entire coastline.

Please, you make it sound
like I made you sail

across the Atlantic.

Mm, let's go dance.

You wanna join?

Uhm, no, you don't have to babysit me.

Come on, Hardin, have fun with us!

I didn't catch that.

Oh, I think they want you
to come and dance.

I think you're gonna
have to send my apologies.

I thought you left town.

I'm still here.

For how long?

You're lucky, you know?

Why is that?

She's too good.

Definitely too good for you

after the shit you pulled.

When she first got here, she was a mess.

There was nothing.

We spent a lot of time
together that first year.

Talking.

I know who you are.

She never said your name, but I can tell.

If it were up to me,

you'd be rotting in a cell.

What did you say to him?

Whiskey, a shot.

Yes, Sir.

Again.

Mm-hm.

- Come on.
- Hey!

No, you're not doing yourself any favors

sitting here drowning, okay?

I'll never forgive myself
for what I did to you.

- You know that?
- Hardin...

Never.

- James posted it.
- Yeah.

It was a long time ago.

So you're fine now?

- You're fine?
- I have good days.

I have bad days.

I've moved on.

- And so should you.
- Yeah.

- I love this.
- What?

This, us.

And we're always gonna be like this,

you know that, don't you?

Woo wee!

You like to fuck with girls, right?

How 'bout I fuck with you?

Sebastian!

Get up, you little shit!

And the thought of you leaving,

it's just getting
pretty dark in here, Tess.

I'm here with you.

Just when I thought
it couldn't get any worse.

Guess I'm an overachiever.

So, how'd you find me, Dad?

Your mom told me.

Apparently she got a call
from a young lady

that you've been spending some time with.

Natalie.

We're not...

- She knows it's not...
- No, no,

I didn't think it was.
I just...

I suppose a part of me hoped that...

Oh, you hoped.

You hoped that I was finally
fucking someone new, didn't you?

- No.
- Yeah, you did.

God, you can twist
things around, can't you?

Poor Hardin.

The miserable drunk little
victim sitting at home.

Honestly,

I mean, I'm surprised that
you're not even embarrassed

by yourself at this point.

It's pathetic.

I was hoping that you've maybe come away,

you've moved on,
started a clean slate, maybe?

Moved forward.

Landon gave me this.

He's been trying to get through to you.

- I am trying, you know?
- Yeah, yeah.

I am.
I'm fucking trying.

Look at yourself.

Why do you think I came here?

I came here in the first place

to try and resolve my past
so I can move forward.

I am fucking trying.

Maybe I need to try harder.

I just don't think I'll ever
move on, even if she has.

- Has she?
- She says so.

So, you've talked to her?

It's mostly been one-sided.

She replied to the last message saying,

"You should move on,
'cause I have."

I know you're gonna say
I'm being irrational when...

And I should just let go but I genuinely,

I cannot comprehend the thought
of giving up on us.

It doesn't make sense to me.

Maybe you don't have to.

Maybe you can hold a space
for her in your heart

like I hold a space for your mom.

Always.

It doesn't mean that you can't go on

to have other great loves,

and live a full life.

I don't know.

Well...

take it from someone who does.

It's easy to believe that
our ability to love is finite,

especially when your heart is broken.

Believe it or not, slowly...

you will heal.

And your capacity for love
will grow exponentially.

You'll be able to keep a space
for Tessa in your heart,

for your family, for your future children,

for anybody who comes into your life.

And you never know,

maybe you and Tessa are
meant to be together.

And if that is the case,

then you will find
your way back to each other,

but it's not gonna happen
like this, is it?

Look at you.

You go on drinking and
messing up the way you are.

You're right.

You are, of course you're right.

You know, my life was
finally getting somewhere.

You know, with the book,

I actually finally did something,

something I was proud of.

And then, yeah, I mean,

I guess it fucked up and
everything blew up in my face.

And now the bar's so fucking high,

I'll never get back there again.

I'm so scared of failing,

so I just end up ruining
everything instead.

It's pathetic. You're right.

- Listen to me.
- It's fucking pathetic.

- Isn't it?
- Listen.

You need to change the metrics
by which you define success.

You can start by writing one page a day.

Just that, and that'll be your success.

And if your second book
comes out and it flunks,

but you've been real and authentic,

then that is a success.

Whether you end up

with the woman you have loved or not,

you have loved with
every cell in your being,

and that, in and of itself,
is a spectacular success.

Wow.

You're not bad at this Dad stuff.

Now that, for me,
is the pinnacle of success.

So, what are you gonna do?

Could book a return flight
with me if you want.

No.

Thanks.

- I'm gonna stay here for awhile.
- All right.

Sort things through and try to write.

I love you, Son.

Really love you.

I always have.

Always will.

Now, let's get some food,
you fuckin' idiot.

We're getting married Landon & Nora

I need my brother by my side.

Natalie.

Sorry for dropping by uninvited.

It's just, I rang the doorbell

and you weren't on WhatsApp

and I just wanted to see if you're okay.

I'm fine.

- Should we sit?
- Yes.

I brought you a little care package.

I didn't think that you'd be
in a state to go out, so.

This is ridiculously generous.

I should probably tell you
that I've stopped drinking.

- No.
- Yeah.

- I'm sorry, that's bad.
- It would've been

very thoughtful.

I love the chocolate.

Seb is an asshole for
attacking you like that.

I'm so sorry.

He had his reasons.

I really do wish there was something

I could do to make it up to you.

Hardin, your apology,
spending this time together,

seeing that you've changed,
that all means something.

You didn't force me to do anything.

No, but I lied to you, Nat.

I didn't see it then,

but I do see it now.

So, I'm sorry.

Oh, sorry.
Does that hurt still?

Oh, okay, sorry.

It does hurt.

- It's fine.
- I'm sorry.

- Okay?
- Yeah.

Oh, no.

- I'm sorry.
- No, it's fine.

I'm still in love with Tessa.

I know she may have moved on, but...

I haven't.

I do want you to know
how grateful I am, though,

for really giving me the chance
to put what I did behind us.

I think it takes a lot of bravery

to be so forgiving, so thank you.

You really deserve someone who
can give you all of themself.

You really do.

You're right, I do.

You do.

I think you should take
this wine back, though.

I do. Let's not waste it.

It does look very nice, though.

Yeah, I'll enjoy that.
By myself.

Please do.

Hey, it's Landon.
Just leave a message.

Shit.

Sorry Landon, I didn't realize
what time it was over there.

I just...

Just calling to say congratulations.

Wouldn't miss my brother's
wedding for the world.

I love you,

but don't quote me on that.

Just that green one, please.

Thank you.

Keep the change.

They all look beautiful.

They all suit you but I just think

that the second one is very you.

It fits you perfectly.

But there's a couple more over here

if you wanna just have a look.

Okay.

- Hey.
- Hi.

So, is this goodbye?

I fly tomorrow.

I just came by to give you this.

It's still very much a work in progress.

I haven't sent it to my editor yet,

or anything like that, so.

Don't worry, I'm sure it's brilliant.

And if it isn't, I'll just pretend it is.

It's just...

you're in it.

And I just wanna make sure
that you're entirely okay

with everything in there

before I send it to my publisher
or anyone else.

Oh, so you want my permission?

I guess I'm trying to learn

from my old mistakes.

Well, I look forward to reading it.

Have a safe flight, okay?

Bye, Natalie.

Natalie: Permission granted,
it's beautiful.

Thank you for telling our story
and thank you for the closure.

Good luck with Tessa.
Show her you've changed.

BEFORE
BY HARDIN SCOTT

You see that?

That is my dream.

May you wake up every day with a smile.

You look stunning.

Such a beautiful bride.

I still can't believe
how fast this day's come.

What if he doesn't show up?

Ken drove him here this morning.

He would've alerted us
if there was a concern.

And it's Landon, he would never.

Hope I'm not intruding.

Thanks.

Also, the caterer's
havin' a minor meltdown.

Uh, can you tell her I'll be a minute?

I can try.

Okay.

I am sure Landon is just
as nervous as you are,

but between Ken and Hardin...

Oh, if Hardin's helping,

I should just cancel the honeymoon now.

You know, if he wasn't Landon's brother,

he wouldn't have been invited,

much less the best man.

I'm gonna go check on things.

So what's it been,

two years since you've seen him?

Twenty-five months, but who's counting?

Hey, Tess?

- Yeah, okay, coming.
- Okay.

You ready,
Mrs. Gibson?

No, but I will be as soon as I see him.

Are you?

Yeah, of course.

Last chance to bail.

Me, bail?

You're the one who's nervous
about seeing her.

I'm not nervous.

I'm fine.

You're fine?

She's the maid of honor,
I figured she'd show.

Okay, hot stuff.
Go talk to her.

You really do have an eye for this stuff.

Thank you.

There he is.

Hey.

Hey.

You all right?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Tell him.

I am enjoying this way too much

to put him out of his misery.

Have mercy.

Enjoying what?

What?

They're not together.

Landon said they're inseparable.

Yeah,

like brother and sister.

- Are you sure?
- Yeah, no, no...

He's dating a literal neuroscientist

and apparently they're already
talking about marriage,

so yes, I am sure.

Hey.

I need a favor.

Tessa, wanna go dance?

- Yeah.
- Yes, she does.

Sure.

- Thought I'd save you.
- Hey.

He's a bit short.

Terrible dancer, too.

He told me you bribed him.

You look...

well.

Well?

Good,

handsome, very hot.

You are always the most
beautiful woman in the room.

I owe you an apology.

I never meant to publicly embarrass you

after writing "After,"

and I'm so sorry.

I know, I know.

It was wrong to publish it
without your permission

and I know that now.

I really hurt you, Tess, and I'm sorry.

I'm really proud of you.

Thank you.

Will everyone please take your seats?

It's time for the toasts.

For my 21st.

It's the only one.

Hardin?

You know I almost didn't
take this best man gig

because I knew I'd have to do this

and gush about my feelings
for the two of you.

And we all know I hate
to divulge these days.

All right, get to the point.

When I first met Landon,

I instantly hated him.

- Oh boy.
- And I was jealous.

He had everything I ever wanted in life.

He has a loving family,

I mean, he had plans for his future.

And well, now, now he has a beautiful,

amazing, talented wife, Nora.

But I have to admit,
I relished in watching

you guys' relationship unfold.

At the start when Nora used to come over,

Landon would go from being
the smartest guy in the room

to being a blithering idiot

who just couldn't string
sentences together.

But he found his way,

and the next thing I knew,
you were both head over heels,

walking into walls
at the thought of each other.

That did happen.

You two will never know how lucky you are

to spend the rest of your lives

with the other half of your soul...

until you've had to spend
your life without them.

So, um, to walking into walls.

Congratulations, guys.

Nora, you've made an
excellent choice with this...

with this guy and I love you both.

Thanks.

Cheers.

You can't just talk about us like that.

About our souls.

Why not?

Because...

Because it's too hard.

Because you do it all the time
in interviews and...

I'm sorry.

I've just been trying
to get your attention.

You really piss me off.

Are you sure?

I love you.

How 'bout that?

Oh, Tessa.

We're a mess.

You know, I'm beginning
to think we're not.

Can I say something?

Since when do you ask?

I'm sorry that I pulled away from you

after I read your manuscript.

Tess, I didn't handle it right.

I was just so worried

what people would think about...

me, or us.

But I choose you.

We're inevitable.

Yeah, we are.

We are.

I can't imagine living another moment

on this earth without
you by my side, Tess.

I fucking love you, so much.

I wanna marry you. Do you...

Theresa Lynn Young,

will you marry me?

Yeah?

Yeah? Yeah?

Some day.

Yeah, yeah, we'll go somewhere nice

to eat when you get here.

Okay, sounds good.

All right then, Mom,
well, have a safe flight.

I love you lots and see you soon.

All right, buh-bye.

I'm home.

Hi.

Hiya.