[door opens]
[Mortimer] I hope you're happy.
Thanks. Likewise.
As I feared, your grand appearance as a therapy patient
is the topic of the day everywhere.
Newspapers, social media,
everything is full of it.
I was just sharing my authentic experience.
Authentic?
In public?
Smart strategy.
Are you aware of the damage
your attempt to impress this insignificant girl has caused?
Ruby is not insignificant.
You have to grow up, James. With behavior like yesterday evening,
you're jeopardizing our image and our relationship with the Ellingtons.
You are putting your mother's lifework at risk!
I'm warning you one last time.
Stay away from this girl.
[tense music playing]
Or you will feel the consequences.
MAXTON HALL - THE WORLD BETWEEN US
BASED ON THE NOVEL "SAVE YOU" BY MONA KASTEN
[Angus] Here, guys!
Wow, you look great.
"£1.9 million. Never before has so much been donated."
"The success was due to the outstanding effort
of a scholarship holder from Maxton Hall,
who organized the gala dinner with her team."
-"'The name Ruby Bell…" -[softly] Ruby Bell.
"'…is one to remember,' emphasizes an impressed Alice Campbell."
[cellphone buzzes]
JAMES Can we talk?
RUBY Yes.
Would you like to come by?
[Angus whispering] Just ask her.
-If I were you… -Absolutely not…
JAMES Already on my way.
RUBY Okay.
[Ember] What now? Why even?
[Helen] Hmm?
We're going to have a visitor.
[Ember clears throat]
[upbeat music playing]
[breathing anxiously]
[exhales]
[Ruby sighs]
[grunting softly]
Too small.
[grunting]
[grunting softly]
[exhales]
Hi! For me? How nice!
How did you know freesias are my favorite?
[muffled] And if you ever hurt my sister again, I'll destroy you.
[Ruby] Sorry about the chaos.
I didn't have time to tidy up.
If this is chaos,
then I don't want to know what it looks like when it's tidy.
How long have you had that?
Since I was seven.
You always knew what you wanted, didn't you?
As far as Oxford is concerned, yes.
Where did you find the strength to never give up?
If you want it so badly that nothing in the world can stop you…
so much that you know your life wouldn't be whole if you didn't get it…
then you don't give up.
What if you've lost what you want?
[breath trembling]
[exhales]
[sighs longingly]
[James' breath trembling]
[James inhales deeply]
I've missed you so much.
[both breathing heavily]
I don't want anything to come between us again.
[both continue breathing heavily]
[whispering] Believe me, I want nothing more than that. [panting]
I don't want to ruin it again.
I thought I had lost you forever.
Part of you did.
That part no longer exists.
I know how much I've hurt you.
I'm so very sorry.
I wish I could undo it.
I thought I could never trust you again.
But what you said yesterday really touched me.
I thought it was incredibly brave.
[James] I wish my father would see it the same way.
In two days I'm supposed to make up the Oxford interviews.
Represent Young Beaufort like he tells me to.
And marry Elaine someday.
What?
Hey. That's not what I want, okay?
That's what my father wants, Ruby.
Why does it have to be so complicated?
I wish I could change it. Really.
I would love to run away with you.
That's the opposite of "no longer running away."
And I would leave Lyd alone with everything.
I can't do that.
Then we have to find another way.
We just don't let on about it.
Not at school, not anywhere out there.
If nobody knows we're together, they can't harm us.
I don't want to pretend anymore, Ruby.
-I promised that to myself. -It's not about pretending, James.
It's important to protect ourselves.
Especially when people are against us.
They should know about it only when we're ready.
[James chuckles softly]
Okay?
[Ember whistles]
My parents are ready.
-Dinner is ready. -[both chuckling]
[both laughing]
[mellow music playing]
[Ruby] Only if we learn from our mistakes,
overcome our fears,
and keep our hearts open, despite all the wounds,
do we have a chance to heal.
GRAHAM How are you? I wish we could talk.
Is there any chance we can see each other? G.
I would love to be there for you. G.
Lydia.
Where are you going?
I just wanted to take a quick look at mom's roses.
Do you know where your brother is?
Dad.
I just wanted to say
that I'm sorry I wasn't available when the meeting was called.
I understand that you're disappointed in me.
The sad thing is that it didn't surprise me.
You've already disappointed me so often that I always factor in a plan B.
How much longer are you going to punish me?
I fell in love with someone who took advantage of me.
Okay, that was a mistake.
Don't you think that wasn't bad enough for me?
Making mistakes out of ignorance is no disgrace.
But it is a disgrace to not learn your lesson.
I've been watching you closely ever since.
You're like a ticking time bomb, Lydia.
As intelligent and talented as you may be,
you remain emotionally unstable.
We agreed to look after James together.
But instead of supporting me to bring him back on course,
you are causing problems yourself.
You've had every opportunity in the world to convince me
that you could be a reliable partner for me and Beaufort.
Unfortunately, you prove the opposite to me at every opportunity.
Trust has to be earned, Lydia.
[James over video] All the people who love me, I have pushed them away.
I hurt myself in the process.
I have dragged into it people who didn't deserve it.
[woman] Oh, my God.
-[James] And I hurt the woman… -[woman] What?
…who means so much to me…
instead of telling her that I was absolutely lost.
Okay, you can say what you want,
that was a full-on declaration of love.
-Do you think they're really together now? -As if!
[Lin] We've got to organize the group photo shoot for the yearbook.
-I had no time to gather ideas. -[Kieran] I thought so.
That's why I put together something that you might like.
In keeping with the exam topic, we could use
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as a theme.
Not bad, Rutherford.
Who will build the set?
Oh, Beaufort, your help is always welcome.
Excuse me for a moment.
Did we agree on this?
No?
-Let's do it. -Let's do it.
-Mrs. Campbell, hello. -[Mrs. Campbell] Ruby, hello.
Nice to hear you. Are you well?
[Ruby] Yes, very well. How are you?
[Alice] I'm still totally euphoric from yesterday evening.
Ruby, I know it's short notice,
but do you already have plans for tomorrow afternoon?
[exhales] Tomorrow? No.
Why?
You got reason to celebrate?
Alice Campbell invited me and wants to make me an offer.
-My God, congratulations. -Great.
Congratulations, Ruby.
Nope. I don't think anything is going on.
[Camille] Mmm-mmm.
[indistinct chattering]
[tender music playing]
LYDIA Warning: Elaine
[Cyril] Hey. Hey, Lyd.
Cyril.
I wanted to ask you about the Shakespeare topic.
With the elves and fairies and donkeys, I'm starting to lose track.
From my point of view, there's only one donkey.
-[imitates chuckling] Funny. -[Lydia laughs]
[Cyril] Seriously, I don't want to mess it up.
-Well, can you help me? -Sure.
Sure. Shakespeare's plays are my specialty.
No problem.
Perfect, thanks.
Well, I must go.
Alistair's waiting.
-See you. -See you.
LYDIA Warning: Elaine is
[Lin] It's you…
-[Ruby] And? Who's winning? -[Lin] Nobody yet.
Warning: Elaine is watching you and Ruby.
-[Elaine] Hey. -Hey.
How are you?
Okay.
[Elaine] Yes, I get it.
It's just a lot of change at the moment.
I…
You know, I…
I miss you. Well…
Well, us.
Well, I mean, all of us.
Even these guys.
[blows air]
And that's why I thought
about having a picnic.
A white picnic.
With cricket and snacks and a good mood and everything.
Like we used to do with our parents, only…
[chuckles] Well, almost.
White? Yes.
Parents?
-No! -[Elaine and Jessalyn laugh]
So, guys, this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at our lake?
Refusal will not be accepted.
Sure.
-[sighs] -[chuckles]
Ruby.
That also applies to you, of course.
[Ruby] Mimicry is described in nature as a sign of an adaptation strategy.
I think it's about time we made peace.
[Ruby] In which one species develops a resemblance to another species
to lure its victims into a trap.
Do you want to come?
[Ruby] There are also people who feign kindness and friendship to their enemies.
What are you up to, Elaine Ellington?
Okay.
We'll be there.
Great.
Then…
See you later, babes.
-[Camille scoffs] -[Jessalyn chuckles]
[footsteps receding]
[in English] Party time.
[upbeat music playing]
[people cheering]
♪ I feel the rush Addicted to your touch ♪
♪ Oh, I feel the rush ♪
-♪ It's so good, it's so good ♪ -♪ I feel the rush ♪
[all cheering]
♪ Oh, I feel the rush ♪
♪ It's so good, it's so good ♪
♪ Breathe one, two, three Take all of me, so good ♪
[people chattering indistinctly]
[in German] I somehow imagined a picnic to be different.
[Lin scoffs]
Hey.
Look who's here.
Come on, let's just have a nice evening, okay?
What could go wrong?
[sighs]
Let the games begin.
-Hello! You're here. -And?
-Do you want to dance? -No, thank you.
-[dance music playing] -[indistinct chattering]
[Elaine] Ladies.
How nice that you came. Make yourselves at home.
Thanks for the invitation.
Peace.
-Is this alcoholic? -No, I know that you don't like that.
I think I'd rather have some water or something.
-Don't party too hard, Ruby Bell. -[girls chuckle]
[chuckles nervously]
Ladies.
"Ladies."
[laughs]
[Alistair] It's nice that we're all together again.
We haven't had that for a long time.
We've missed you, you know?
I would have liked to be there for you more, James,
but somehow I couldn't reach you.
I'm sorry.
But I'm proud of you.
And I can hear your heartbeat all the way over here.
[cell phone vibrates]
-No, it's just my cell phone. -[both chuckle]
It's Forest. I just need to give him directions.
Hi.
Yes, exactly. Past the second house,
then down the stairs on the left.
Yes, we are down on the jetty.
I think Cyril had the drinks that were meant for you.
[James and Lydia chuckle]
I would love for you two to get back together.
But Dad won't allow it.
He will have to.
When we're ready.
Ruby and I want to be together.
We've decided to keep it a secret.
These crazy people can ruin everything.
Ruby is the most important person to me.
-Apart from you and the twins, of course. -[chuckles]
When are you going to tell Sutton?
Never.
You can't keep it a secret.
Not the pregnancy, but nobody needs to know that Graham is the father.
Why?
Graham is on the career path he's always dreamed of.
And Dad will cope better with a one-night stand gone wrong
than a familial relationship with my teacher.
It's better this way.
Trust me.
-For all of us. -Wow.
Lyd…
[Alistair] So, folks, enough chitchat.
Now let's dance.
I'm off to enjoy the moment or whatever they say, yeah?
Cheers.
[dance music playing]
♪ I got what you need Baby, just come see me ♪
♪ I got the remedy Take the pain away ♪
♪ Easy as one, two, three You know I got what you need ♪
♪ I got the recipe, take the pain away ♪
♪ If you're ever feeling low ♪
[imperceptible]
♪ I got what you need Baby, just come see me ♪
♪ I got the remedy, take the pain away ♪
♪ If you're ever feeling low ♪
♪ You can come and say hello ♪
♪ We all just want some better days And tomorrows ♪
[Lin squealing and laughing]
♪ Better days and tomorrows ♪
♪ We all just want some ♪
♪ Let me be your medicine tonight ♪
♪ Tonight ♪
[sniffing deeply]
[people chanting] James, James, James!
♪ If you're ever feeling low ♪
♪ You can come and say hello ♪
♪ We all just want some better days And tomorrows ♪
[all cheering]
♪ Better days and tomorrows ♪
[giggling loudly]
[imperceptible]
[all chanting] Ruby, Ruby, Ruby!
Ruby, Ruby, Ruby!
[all cheer and laugh]
♪ Baby, just come see me ♪
♪ I got the remedy, take the pain away ♪
♪ Let me be your medicine tonight ♪
[Alistair] Why are you doing this?
-Just let it go, okay? -You have no idea.
I think I do.
Jealousy is a shitty feeling.
-But this just makes it worse. -Can you just be on my side for once?
What?
Good thing that I have another brother.
[scoffs]
-[people chanting indistinctly] -[Lin laughing nervously]
-[both laughing] -[all applauding]
-[yelling rowdily, then laughs] -[Lin continues laughing]
[Cyril] It's so yummy! I've always loved…
Lin, it's okay. Hey…
You call this a white picnic, sis?
It's a kid's party.
[Alistair] What are you doing here, Frederic?
Don't you have exams or something important to do in Oxford?
Oh, no, Elaine called me.
She wanted to relive old times.
I couldn't miss out on that.
Hmm. [scoffs]
Who is that?
Your new weekend snack?
-"Weekend snack"? -Forest, I…
Didn't he tell you that he always invites his Grindr matches for tea?
[scoffs] Don't listen to him.
-Forest, wait. -[Forest] Forget it.
[Frederic laughs]
-Are you crazy? -You're such a princess.
Nothing but filth comes out of your mouth, Freddy.
But that's how we know you.
And he already has a replacement.
-Shut up, Frederic. -[gasps mockingly] Ooh.
[Frederic clears throat]
Beaufort.
[chuckles] Are you also batting for the other team now?
Excuse me, who are you again?
Frederic Ellington, for the scum who doesn't know.
Elaine, I know we want to be charitable, but this is going too far.
I guess you can't buy manners.
No. But one can buy a security firm to kick you off our property.
One more word and I'll kick you out.
[Frederic] Oh.
Calm down, Beaufort.
You're acting as if the chick's your girlfriend.
Yes, she is.
Do you have a problem with that?
[chuckles]
[Cyril coughs and vomits]
Hey…
[Lin retching]
[Lin gagging and coughing]
Guys, the party's over.
Get home safely.
-Will you be okay? -[Alistair] Yes.
-[Ruby] Okay, come along. I've got you. -[Lin groaning]
[weakly] Hey.
[Alistair] A little faster! Ciao.
[indistinct chattering]
So much for secrecy.
That worked out differently than expected.
And now?
-We have to prepare for the headwind. -Hmm.
Do you think Alistair is okay?
He doesn't know any different.
You can't choose your family.
-Then I must have been lucky. -[chuckles softly]
Our worlds are really very different.
Maybe we can manage to combine the best from both.
[softly] Maybe.
Tomorrow is the big day, right?
And your interview at Oxford.
I'll be thinking of you.
If Alice is smart, she'll make you an offer you can't refuse.
You'll change the world, Ruby.
Good night, James Beaufort.
Good night, Ruby Jemima Bell.
[chuckles]
-[elevator beeps] -[phones ringing]
[indistinct chattering]
[elevator beeps]
-Hello, Ruby. We've been expecting you. -[Ruby] Hi.
Yes. Mmm-hmm.
Yes.
We'll do that.
Yes, thank you.
Wonderful. Bye.
-Ruby! -Hello, Mrs. Campbell.
Ah. Come here.
Tea?
Yes, please.
Miss Bell! You're here and not at Westminster Palace?
[giggling]
-How was it? -Just unbelievable.
She offered an exclusive scholarship for the whole degree
and a part-time job at the foundation. I'd work directly with her. Just imagine.
I'm so happy for you.
And this is just the beginning.
And what are you doing here?
Making sure the day ends as it began.
[chuckles]
[laughs]
[Ruby giggling]
[laughs]
Ready?
-[Ruby gasps] -That's just for us.
[both laughing]
Too cheesy?
It's perfect.
[Ruby chuckling]
I'm starving.
Do they have something like…
burgers?
[hesitates]
[snickers]
-[laughing] -[laughs]
We'd like to have another ten.
But of course, Mr. Beaufort.
Without the gold, please.
Of course.
[both laughing]
♪ She loves hеr whole family ♪
♪ And all of her friends ♪
♪ So if you're the one she lets in ♪
[imperceptible]
♪ Don't you break it ♪
♪ Let your arms be a place She feels safe in ♪
♪ She's the best thing That you'll ever have ♪
♪ She'll love you, if you love her ♪
♪ On days when ♪
♪ It feels like the whole world might cave in ♪
♪ Stand side by side and you'll make it ♪
♪ She's the best thing That you'll ever have ♪
♪ She'll love you If you love her like that ♪
♪ Kiss her with passion As much as you can ♪
♪ Run your hands through her hair Whenever she's sad ♪
♪ And when she doesn't notice How pretty she is ♪
♪ Tell her over and over So she never forgets ♪
♪ Take it ♪
♪ If she gives you her heart Don't you break it ♪
♪ Let your arms be a place She feels safe in ♪
♪ She's the best thing That you'll ever have ♪
♪ If you love her like that ♪
♪ Oh, oh, yeah ♪
♪ Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
♪ She's the best thing That you'll ever have ♪
[waiter, clears throat] Excuse me.
Would you like me to call the driver?
[out of breath] Yes, thank you, yes. We will be right there.
[both panting]
My dad's flying to New York for a few days.
I have the place to myself. Do you…
So would you…
Do you want to come to my place?
Are you sure?
[Ruby giggles]
[reporter over car radio] The first troughs of the Atlantic depression
have now reached London.
London Heathrow Airport has announced
that all flights have been canceled.
There will be no takeoffs and landings before 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
The arriving aircrafts will be diverted to Buckingham and…
-Turn around. -Where do you want to go, sir?
Back home.