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Hey, are you ready?

Yes, I am ready

we want to wear shorts!

Hey, take a picture of me!

We want to wear shorts!

Settle down!

This behavior is unacceptable!

Everybody, calm down!

Cut it out!

Quit messing around

I said, no photos!

We want to wear shorts!

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show a little respect!

We want to wear shorts!

Settle down

this will not work

this is wrong

step back!

This school is a liberal and Democratic place

we respect the opinions of our students

however, we feel that inciting students

to take off their skirts at morning assembly

was highly inappropriate

we had no choice

eighty percent of students want to wear shorts!

But you lot say no is no

that's right! You say we can vote on it

but in the end you still won't let us!

Why do we even bother voting?

Isn't that right? Isn't it?

Yes! -Classmates!

We want

to wear shorts!

We want

to wear shorts!

Xiao shu

dad... -Silence!

Are you Mr. Liam chen?

Yes

are you guardian of these two girls? -Yes

please step this way

so... when dealing with student problems

we usually start by looking at

their family background

our documents indicate

that you are their elder brother?

That's correct

he's my dad!

Disruptive student behavior

is often a sign of problems at home

dad, no need to tell him anything!

What does it matter

we have nothing to be ashamed of

there are no problems at home

my two daughters are perfectly normal

for these past ten years

I have cared for them as well as anyone can

although, on paper

I can only be their elder brother

But actually

I'm their father

Hurry up!

Faster!

Reach forwards!

Hey!

What?

When you're done, don't rush off to shower

there are snacks in our usual spot

is that so?

You'll see

Fuck, he's such an asshole!

He's like this every time. What to do?

You go sort it out

look at you, just a load of talk

no way -son of a bitch

dude, what are you eating? Are you hiding food?

It's nothing

yeah right, you're still chewing!

I'm not!

Where is it? You gotta share!

Don't be so stingy!

He's hiding food somewhere!

Nobody move!

Who was peeping through the hole

in the girls changing room?

Show yourself!

Mabel, what are you doing?

This is the guys changing room, get out!

Out!

Screw you, you're delusional!

Who wants to see that?!

Out!

Shut up!

No one wants to own up, is that it?

Get out! Didn't you understand?

So what!

Out!

You can't scare me!

You're not scared?

How about this?

You like to shake it, don't you?

Spray it with bengay!

Give me that, dickhead

take a look at this! Streakers!

Alert the neighbors!

Come take a look!

Don't you run away!

If I catch you, you're dead!

Hey!

Stop taking pictures!

Come on, just one photo

check out these beauties!

Such a mercenary

The leave slip?

Leave slips are hard to come by these days...

So... where are you two off to with the slip?

What do you want with these photos in the student magazine?

Officer, sir

I found these subversive magazines

on the grass by the pool

I may have been wrong about the boys in the swim team

they didn't dig the hole outside the girls toilets

sir

I believe rebels

have infiltrated the school

well done, Mabel!

You've earned a merit

thank you, sir!

Liam, you stay! Go face the wall

I'm saving your ass, why the face?

Officer, ma'am

here's the new draft of our student magazine

along with the edits you gave us last time.

Please, take a look

I told you last time about these two pieces

they are not in keeping with kmt ideals!

Pull them!

But ma'am

we've revised the parts you pointed out

and several literature teachers have looked them over

they all say... - Which teachers?

Ask them to come talk with me

keep on messing around

and I'll withhold publication for the semester

why?

Ma'am, the magazine is funded by the students...

Do not question my decisions

you, go face the wall!

What the hell?

Our nation is fighting communist China

and several literature teachers have looked them over

and all you can do is spread these useless ideas

yes, ma'am

if it weren't for us ideology education officers

this school would have gone up in flames

yes, officer, anything you say

you rebels had better watch yourselves

do not even think about

messing up the student magazine

Ever since that oppressor yin came to our school

we've had nothing but trouble!

Fuck! If we don't stick together, we're screwed

it's simple... rough her up a bit

beat up a woman?

Just the job for a sissy like you!

Clamp your dick between your legs

and come with me, then

fuck off! You're so full of shit!

There's a toilet next door. Want to compare sizes?

You lot are all talk and no action

that hurts!

Sorry

the judo team was busted last week

the captain got a major demerit

coach tried to stand up for him, but it was no use

who knows who it'll be next week

it's weird

why is everyone getting busted lately?

Is yin really that good at her job?

They know everything we're up to...

I think...

There's a spy among us

someone's coming!

What are you all doing! Smoking?

Mabel!

What is this?

Weren't you all big talkers? Chicken shit

what the hell! -It's you

Liam -yeah

run along after your wife!

Woo!

Aaron, go change your diaper!

Your tampon, more like

shut up!

One book, nt$10!

Two for nt$20

one book, nt$10!

Two for nt$20

One book, nt$10!

One book, nt$10!

Two for nt$20

there's psychology, philosophy, and photography

what do you want?

Kiddo, do you have the banned magazine, freedom?

Oh, give me a break

don't be scared

do I look like a police officer?

I have been 'awakened'

sir, today we have democracy but no freedom

copies of freedom were all busted

by kmt last week

how about formosa?

How much? -Nt$80

I'll take one... -Thanks

keep the change

that's nice of you. Thank you!

Thank you, sir!

Remember to hold the next issue for me!

Thank you sir, come again

one book, nt$10!

Two for nt$20

Liam -Aaron

So you two are over here on a date!

No wonder you're always bugging me for leave slips

give me a break

we're making a living here! What date?

Attention, please!

The head of police

has graced us with his presence today

would everybody please take a break

we will resume shortly. Apologies!

You!

So sneaky!

What?

Selling banned books like this

and snitching on us to the ideology officers!

Say it louder, why don't you!

They're all printed by your family, anyway

What was that? Taking advantage of me?

Can't 1?

What are you looking at?

Here's 500

but aunty, next week

we have to pay for extra classes

Tell Mabel to go easy with her money

it's hard work for her poor mom

but... -Good boy!

Loser buys dinner tonight!

Get ready...

Hang on, this isn't fair

you two swim every day!

Fine, we'll give you a ten second head start

nah, five seconds is good!

Oki

What?

I've got it!

Mabel!

Liam!

Stop messing around!

Aaron's such an idiot!

Let's find Aaron

Aaron

Aaron

an acrostic poem, very clever!

Did you think I wouldn't notice if you hid

the message in the first character of each line?

Read it

read it!

I am not your pet dog

I'm telling you

I am in charge at this school

what I say goes!

Yes. Of course!

Everything you say is right

everything we say is horseshit

you have no shame!

What is this haircut, a display of rebellion?

Aren't you treating us just like dogs now?

You gave me this 'haircut'!

It completely conforms to your standards

how dare you! -How dare you!

Shut up! -Shut up!

Shut up! -Shut up!

You shut up!

Look at you, you're good for nothing

other than making noise!

You're planning to rebel!

Is this all you've got?

You're nothing but noise!

You are a disgrace!

I'm just a dog!

What are you doing? -Watch me bark!

Get in here!

Get in!

Stop that racket!

Aaron

just shave your head

If I shave it, I lose

why do you care so much?

You can't beat these officers

I was just imagining...

Everyone dancing in the playground

how happy we'd be!

Aaron, quit dreaming, ok?

Look! It's only hair!

What does it matter? Just shave it off!

Sorted. Let's get ice cream

Aaron, get out here

let's go

Liam

Hey

do you want to go out?

Huh?

Oh no!

Fuck! Crap!

A remote-controlled timer?

Impressive, very impressive!

Good one!

Fuck! I almost pissed myself

one person dancing alone is a rebellion

but if the whole school dances together

that's the will of the people

we have to organize a dance in the playground

we're all fighters here

are you in?

Here, your turn to draw

you're my best friend

if you don't join us I'll be lonely!

If you're with me, come along!

Idiot!

You're on the swimming team, why the smokes?

Won't your girlfriend be mad when she finds out?

She's feisty, isn't she?

She's not my girlfriend

oh?

What happened?

She never was

Liam, having fun?

Liam, isn't this fun?

Where have you two been lately?

Nowhere special

you never come along!

Don't get up to no good with Liam

otherwise...

Otherwise what?

You'll snitch on us?

That's right, I will

Mabel lin

Mabel

What's the deal with you and Liam?

You want to marry him or what?

Always with the questions

no

But he told me

you aren't his girlfriend

he's going after this girl in the junior year

If so, then let me be your boyfriend

Mabel

it's time to go

the night market's about to start

show your warm welcome, everyone

Is hanako the dancer still here?

Hanako?

She ran off when we were in taichung last week

with my musician and ten grand in cash

you're her son! You have to pay her debts

I'm not her son

don't lie!

I saw you take money from her last time, so pay up!

Don't worry!

Your mother's just changed workplaces, that's all

if there are any problems, we're both here for you

Mabel!

Let me help you

I'll do it, Mabel

So you came

if he wants to come

he can catch up with us in a minute

Come with me!

Stand up

crouch down

stand up

stand up

stop fidgeting!

Whose fault is it that you're all here?

Not your ideology officers

not your teachers

it's your own fault!

No respect!

Vandals!

Fond of drawing pictures, are you?

Pictures should be drawn on paper!

Why draw on the assembly stage?

You like poetry, too?

So the new student magazine is here

hello, officer

is this nonsense all you've got?

You with the glasses!

Students

what is your duty?

It is to study!

Without education, what would you be?

You'd be scum!

On the assembly stage!

Have you no sense of patriotism, no shame?

How can you call yourself a student

with no shame?

Hello? Hello!

Reconnect the microphone!

Fix it!

The editorial team...

Get out here!

What are you playing at? Don't move, stop!

Hey you, stay where you are!

Don't move!

Special! Special!

Take a look at this! Streakers!

Special! Special!

- When I catch you, you're dead! - Stop dancing!

Editorial team, get out here!

Rebellion!

You are all expelled!

Do not dance!

I'm not too bad, am 1?

Be my girlfriend

and you'll have all the leave slips you like

we're all free

I know...

I wasn't top of your list

but I'm the best second choice around

I want you to hold me like this always

hold me like this forever and ever

never let me go, ok?

I love you

I love you

I love you

what else?

I love you

that's right

sa rang yo

you're not listening properly, sa rang 'hae' yo!

What did I just say?

Sa rang yo

sa rang 'hae' yo

getting married?

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this is the largest scale student movement

since the kmt government retreated to Taiwan 40 years ago

the students gathered here today

are protesting for academic independence

but also make four key demands

firstly, dissolution of parliament and complete reelection

secondly, the call for a national affairs conference...

Getting married?

Shit

what the fuck? Let's go!

Think you're a big deal, you newlywed?

Fuck

let's go! Hurry up!

Fuck you! Go eat shit!

Rebels with a cause!

Long live freedom!

Hey!

Ms. Mabel, don't you still have a class?

Ms. Cindy is standing in for me

taking time off for a date?

Yeah, right! I wish

we're back!

What took you so long?

Everyone else is slaving away out there

and you're in here sleeping

fuck, your clothes!

Hey, we're ready to go

lemme just shower and change

I'm filthy

Liam

where are the towels?

Bottom drawer

there aren't any

You got a t-shirt?

There should be some in the closet

there aren't

there are! Here

we can't wait any longer!

A-ping says that the riot police are coming

really?

Ok, I'll go with you

wait one second

I need to get paints, brushes and everything

we really don't have time!

Ok. Tidy up a bit for me

then let's meet in a bit at the Plaza entrance

Hello

what is it?

He just went out

what?

Very dashing -fuck!

Mabel, that hurt!

What took you so long?

Shut up, it was the bus!

No need

I thought you're only free on weekends?

Surprise inspection!

Why is it that when I call Aaron lately

he doesn't answer his phone and keeps sending you?

Get on!

He's already at the Plaza

I'll take you there

wait!

I want to go to the shoe store

what for?

A present!

Don't fart!

Boom!

Hey!

This is the style Aaron likes, right?

I don't know

Red or blue?

How should I know?

You're with him every day

how can you not know?

Hey, you're his girlfriend!

Red or blue?

Make up your own mind!

Which is better?

You're a real pain

excuse me, how much are these?

That pair is nt$3,200

that expensive! Are they coated in gold?

My prices are the cheapest around

hey!

Is he size 11 or 127?

11.5

can I have the blue ones in size 11.5?

I'll go check

we protest!

They're... -Student ID

always putting us down

student ID

miss, student ID!

He's my boyfriend

why do you need my student ID?

Excuse me

if students were to fall off buildings

they would say

it was suicide

he's over there

you'd say you didn't believe them, and they'd say

Aaron

what are you doing here?

Mabel, what are you doing here?

Happy birthday to you

I don't believe it. -My birthday?

Isn't it two weeks away?

Let's celebrate today!

I might not be free next week

I don't believe it!

Fellow college students from all over the country

we are gathered here today

is that a nicer view than me?

You haven't seen me in forever

and you won't even look at me

not true! -There is peace

freedom, and equality

student autonomy

university reform

we're on strike!

Today, a policeman told me

foreigners can't take part in the protests

otherwise they'll deport me!

I said, excuse me, officer

I'm taiwanese!

I have a taiwanese ID!

Thank you

I would like to share my favorite poem with you all

it's a poem about love and equality

if we are waves

welling up from the same ocean

if we are flowers

growing from the same branch

with different seasons... to blossom

Aaron, isn't that the riot squad?

Maybe it's the police

don't worry

Now

here is a message for the police

you can cut off our electricity, it's no big deal!

We have fireflies to light the way!

Aaron, I love you!

Let's continue to recite poems and sing songs!

You aren't scared?

Of what?

The parliament has been controlled

by those old bastards for 40 years

That looks like a plain clothes policeman

by the sign over there

I just saw him taking photos

Scared he'll haul us in for interrogation?

You are scared!

I knew you were just along for the ride

you're so clueless!

If I had known earlier

I would have come with sausages to sell

these days anything with 'democracy' on the label

goes for twice the price

come on! We're here for a real, pure purpose

pure! Let's see how pure you are

what?

I am all about fair treatment of friends

it's for you

is that so?

Hey! How come he gets a present

but I don't?

Show the goods and they all come running

of course, where's my present?

Check it out, check it out!

You're cr az y!

A five

and a six

pass

you want to pass for the six too?

King

that's it?

A pair of 13, a pair of 2, and I'm...

Wait!

A flush!

And a three of clubs for you!

You idiot! Idiot! Idiot!

How is that even possible?

How can I have such shitty luck?

Pay up!

Hurry up!

Let's go home!

Wasted!

Fuck your fucking father's rotten ass!

Disgusting fuck!

Sorry

he goes nuts when he's drunk

nothing but a waste of money!

It's ridiculous, him getting wrecked

like this every week

every week?

Didn't you know?

It's true!

He's a boozing whore when you're not looking

what are you talking about?

You... coming all this way with the liquor

to trick your husband back home

thought you had it all planned out, didn't you?

You see right through me!

You're such a smart girl

but you don't even know

Filthy bastard!

Go shower and get into bed

But tonight was really important

fighting with the police feels heroic, doesn't it?

Go shower!

Good boy

I'll give you your birthday present later

ok

Are you ready?

Ok

Watch this!

Ok

Ssee ==

oh boy

So yours are the red ones right?

No?

No

The blue ones then

wrong again

oh?

The color isn't important

so long as they're from you

I love them

it's all Liam's fault

what was he doing buying the same shoes?

And not telling me!

It's fine for you

wearing two pairs of shoes at once!

I love you

what did you say?

I love you

where did you pick up this mushy talk?

I love you

what do you want...

Then tell me

do you prefer the red or the blue?

How come you're suddenly so horny?

Don't be scared!

Taiwan's never had an opportunity like this before

if we succeed, we will become somebody

go to sleep

when you wake up, Taiwan will be different

we'll be free

if the police come

remember to be polite

and don't fight them

You're a great actor

aren't you police supposed to catch the bad guys?

And now you're getting off with one of them

fuck faggot!

Thought you could run away?

Sorry -screw you

We made a note of the number plate

don't you dare play dumb again

I definitely saw two of them

where's the other one? Go get him

I threw the rock

but is it ok

that you threw firecrackers at people?

Tell the truth, Aaron

how could you have controlled the bike

and thrown the rock at the same time?

Whatever, I'll find a way to pay for the damage

pay?

I don't want your money!

I want him kicked out of school!

Sorry... I'll talk to the kid

It's fine. All taken care of

really?

Fuck, I want to smash someone!

Fuck! -Aaron!

Motherfuckers!

Aaron!

You can hit me

Liam, don't be stupid

Can't we all just be friends

like before?

Awesome!

A-ping, what are you celebrating with all that beer?

Girl, give us a break!

We don't need an occasion to drink, come on

with food and all! -Yeah, to go with the booze

Aaron

are you hiding something?

No

You are!

I am not!

You're the one with bad news for me

you're a clever one

two things, in fact

which one do you want first?

Two! I don't want to hear any at all

no!

I asked for a transfer to the Taipei branch

it was approved

what for?

To keep an eye on you, both of you!

Really?

Perfect timing!

What do you mean?

Now Liam won't have to bother

looking for a new roommate

right, Liam?

Huh?

I was kicked out

I'll be called for military service soon

Kiss!

Stop messing around!

Wedding toast! Faster

wedding toast!

Kiss!

I'm telling you, don't pretend

who, who, who

not me

what a sissy

it's you

Kiss!

That's enough

that's enough!

Come on! We're all friends here

just kiss!

Come on!

It'll be over in a second

One more!

Long live friendship!

How could you do that?

It's ok, don't worry!

Play my theme song!

I don't want to live here anymore

Don't you want to know why?

Look at me!

Go and buy some booze

it's just military service

I'll give you one last chance

Old rules apply

The gods made their decision

a bet is a bet

I want to hold you like this forever and ever

do you really want

to hold me like this forever and ever?

Hurry up and get the booze

you can hold me when you're back. Go!

Mabel!

My dearest friends

thank you for coming to my wedding!

Every man has a gun

the pansies are coming

better run!

Gay boy, gay boy, gay boy!

Congratulations. -Thank you, I'm so happy!

Thank you my darling husband

you better be good to him, Simon

Simon? You mean Simone!

Shut up, you bitch!

Ok, ok. You two talk it out

I'm going to go mingle

No need to look

neither of them came

you girls! Letting friendships sour over a man

look around

we all have a history with the other

but we're still one big fuckin' happy family

but as soon as there's an actual party

they put all grudges aside

and get tarted up for the ball

sounds great, right?

Come on

let me give that ungrateful excuse

of a man the whipping he deserves!

What are you doing?

Here we gol!

Hello

it's Mabel

how.. How are you doing?

I'm doing ok

come on, it's been over ten years

and now all you can do is make small talk?

Ok

Now, both of you, close your eyes!

And experience the dialogue between your souls

the left tit says, sis, I miss you so much!

The right tit says, I miss you too!

Why are we doing this?

Why is it that we're so close

and yet our souls are so far apart?

The left tit loves men

the right tit also loves men!

Why can't everyone just get along?

I really miss you, sis!

I miss you, too, sis! Let's make up!

Let's never be apart again!

Let's squeeze up together

and make cleavage happen

Hey

I am pulling out all the stops for you two

Liam, can't you at least say something?

What's with this moody silence?

A married woman shouldn't act like such a tit

if the leading lady part is available

why would anyone audition for the comic relief?

Ok! You two have a nice chat

hello

it's nice to see

all our old classmates settle down

how about you?

Not yet

well, there's more freedom being single

let's have dinner sometime

it's been so long!

Sure. Sometime

Liam

I miss you very much

And then Pinocchio's nose got longer and longer

so he apologized to the fairy

and told her he'd never lie again

only then did the fairy

turn him back to his original shape

Do you want to go beddy-bye?

No more running around!

Or daddy will get mad

ok, be good! Night night!

You wanted the birkin bag in blue, right?

I got Ron to move the order up for you

thanks

I talked to Liam on the phone today

I barely even recognized his voice

he's so shy it's annoying

we should get together

a meal and a chat will straighten things out

don't you think?

The three of us?

I told my family I had a business trip

but then something came up

I can't make it after all. I'm sorry

whatever

Strange

what you looking for?

Don't you always leave it by the sink?

Right

Miss lin, have you thought things over since last time?

It looks a little bigger

which one?

Both the baby and the tumor

generally

as the fetus grows

the tumor also develops

you have twins in here

and the tumor situation is getting critical

you should discuss this with your husband

This is great!

This really is excellent

truly great! How did you manage this?

Such a great deal

what would you do without it?

This is sunshine gym's first collaboration with a shopping channel

together we are launching a diamond class vip promotion

sales start tonight at 8 o'clock

tonight, right here in this room

we must extend a special thanks to

premier chen of the executive yuan

for gracing us with his presence

are you a shareholder in this operation, premier chen?

Chairman liu and I

are just plain old friends

good old Aaron, what are you doing hiding over here?

With your wife and father-in-law

both being interviewed on stage

why aren't we seeing you up there, too?

The premier is up front

staff like me just have to provide him with data

no need to stand out from the crowd

that can't be right!

Isn't standing out from the crowd what you do best?

So I have a fair amount of your company's stocks on hand

give me some insider information

the premier and chairman liu

have been friends since way back...

All right, all right, stop

premier this, premier that...

Isn't he your father-in-law?

Why grovel like that?

Seeing how tough your life is

really makes me feel better about mine

Say it again

I want you to hold me like this forever and ever

what do you want

I want you

I want you

say it again

I want you to hold me like this forever and ever

tell me what you want

I want you

say it again

tell me what you want

I want you

but what I want...

You can't afford to give

Dad, you sit here for a bit

hey

hey, it's me

what's up? It's Mabel

I know

long time no speak

how're you doing?

Fine

it's nothing, really

I just wanted to call you

where are you?

Didn't we say we'd meet up for dinner sometime?

I've been busy at work lately

when we say sometime

we mean it, right?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Of course... of course we mean it

well, then

when you're free

give me a call

sure. Bye. -Ok

Magnolias for sale!

Only nt$30!

Thank you

how much?

One bunch for nt$20, two for nt$30

I'll take two! Thank you

Mabel

Not just anyone can get a table here

we come here all the time

actually, it's a pretty good set-up

meeting two or three times a month

fewer fights and disagreements

yeah, I realize this now

the only person in the world who would suffer for me

is Mabel

To those of us who suffer!

Fuck it, to the sufferers!

Oh, he's learned to swear!

You start, Liam

hair soaking wet

I waited for you on the levee

you were nowhere to be seen

I waited for you on the levee

and the sky began to weep

I wanted to fetch an umbrella

I was afraid you couldn't find me

I waited for you on the levee

and the sky began to weep

Aaron, your phone!

Aaron, your phone's ringing!

Hello

I waited for you on the levee

yes, premier

I am just having a meal with some friends

what?

Perhaps there's been a misunderstanding

it can't be

hold on, I'm checking it out now

yes, I'm watching it right now

it's been taken out of context

that's not what I meant

the press put words into my mouth

premier, as you're aware

the media...

Journalists like to stir up trouble

they'll make a scene out of one sentence

I would never have said anything so carelessly

no, dad... I mean, premier

no! Dad, premier...

No, listen to me

it's not like that

I do spend time with my baby

I really do spend time with my baby

Are you done?

You think it's funny?

Dad, I'll call you back

ok, ok

it's ok, it's ok, it's ok

it's ok

It's ok...

You motherfucker, fuck you! What's ok!?

And you, are you a fucking worthless whore?

What, you can't have a life without him?

And you, go fuck yourself!

Go fuck your motherfucking self!

Talk about freedom and democracy!

You and your big talk can go fuck yourself

fuck you

Long live friendship, my ass!

Motherfuckers

Two things

one good, one bad

The bad first

I'm pregnant

The estate agent will come by in a few days for a valuation

I'm leaving Taiwan

remember to clean everything with disinfectant

pay close attention

to the sweat stains in the aerobics room

and the screen on the...

My dad used to say that with friends

whatever happens

you can always make it up over dinner

Do you know how to make this?

Yeah, it's easy

Still like things spicy?

Of course

this looks ok

See that family by the counter?

I stalked them twice

during the holidays

crazy, right?

Truth is, he's my boyfriend

He said that...

Ever since he was little, he couldn't stand bitter melon

so when we were on military service

I used to eat his for him

After he got married

his wife wanted to train him out of it

so she serves a lot of bitter melon dishes

he doesn't want his children thinking

that he's a picky eater

so he's always pretending to eat a few mouthfuls

He always tells me

I'm the only person in this world

who would endure bitterness for him

But the truth is...

That all the bitterness is self-inflicted

Hey

Liam, my family is right there!

What do you want?

Liam

All these years...

Thank you for everything

Why?

Because I looked into a mirror

and realised I was a miserable mess

daddy, I want to buy something!

Let's gol!

Go back to your family

I've been hiding all this time

you don't have to be like me

Don't worry

Aaron and I are going to have a family

At least one of us is happy

that's enough

Once we leave here, we'll be free

Pinocchio managed to escape from the whale's belly

but he lost his father

but after that Pinocchio

did so many amazing things

and so

we should be brave, too, like Pinocchio

and to be like this we...

I'm going to get a cup of coffee, want one?

Share one?

Daddy, sing for me

want daddy to sing a song?

Ok then

Your name please?

Mabel lin

what operation are you undergoing today?

Abortion

ok, try to relax. Don't be nervous

in a moment, we're going to apply the anesthetic

just relax

close your eyes

Wait

What's with the face?

Mabel! That hurt!

But it's all dried up

Liam, do this with me one more time

Loving you tenderly, loving you tenderly

my baby, my baby

missing you gently, missing you gently

my tears, my tears

who can give me warmer sunshine

who can give me a warmer dream

who can forgive me when all is done

and sooth my aching heart

this is my home, where I was born

where my childhood was, the best of times

it's the place I ran away from

and where my tears now return

Loving you tenderly, loving you tenderly

my baby, my baby

missing you gently, missing you gently

my tears, my tears

who can give me a lonelier window

a window keeping the storms at bay, both outside and within?

Who can wave their hand in ambivalence at the end

and wish me well on my unknown path?

This is my home, where I was born

where my childhood was, the best of times

it's the place I ran away from

and where my tears now return

this is my home, where I was born

where I had the warmest of times

it's the place I ran away from

and where my tears now return

this is my home, where I was born

where my childhood was, the best of times

it's the place I ran away from

and where my tears now return