The Luna's Choice Full Movie
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00:00:00I'm sorry but I'm afraid no comments if it's her.
00:00:04Federation found my Luna.
00:00:06Not truly.
00:00:08We need to go.
00:00:10Will you be at the welcome dinner tonight, Alpha Dorian?
00:00:14Alpha Dorian, what are you wearing?
00:00:16Are you excited for the match tomorrow? Do you feel ready?
00:00:18How does it feel to be voted
00:00:20Werewolf Digest Top Dog?
00:00:23I have to beat him.
00:00:45Your pup, he didn't make it.
00:00:47We did everything we could in the NICU but
00:00:49I'm so sorry.
00:00:51I'm so sorry.
00:00:53My son would have been about his age
00:00:55but Dorian didn't care about him.
00:00:57And now, look at them.
00:00:59What a perfect little family.
00:01:01Let me buy you a drink. Pump you up for tomorrow's match.
00:01:03Well, look who decided to show up.
00:01:05Looks like the circus is in town.
00:01:07Oh, out with the fam, huh?
00:01:09Didn't even know you had one.
00:01:11Shocking.
00:01:13Well, someone's got to show you how to do it.
00:01:15You wouldn't know though. You'd have to actually have a family.
00:01:17Same old Dorian.
00:01:20Still throwing those bargains and punches.
00:01:22I should be stuck at the kiddie table while the grown-ups talk.
00:01:24Can you two just knock it off?
00:01:26Two seconds?
00:01:28I want to be with Mom.
00:01:30Mom's over there. That's not Mom.
00:01:32That's one of Mom's friends.
00:01:34Oh, I am no friend of Rachel Cross.
00:01:36There you are. I've been looking all over for you two.
00:01:38To keep things fair,
00:01:40tomorrow morning we're going to have
00:01:42first place Storm Howell face off against
00:01:44fourth place Alara Sterling.
00:01:46Ironclaw pack.
00:01:49Good luck.
00:01:51I'm ready.
00:01:57Alright.
00:01:59Time to get real, Fencer Alara.
00:02:03Okay, so.
00:02:05Like that?
00:02:07No, no. Like this.
00:02:09Alright, perfect.
00:02:11Just so you know,
00:02:13fencing is not as easy as it looks.
00:02:15Okay, I'm ready.
00:02:17I plan to beat you.
00:02:19I'm ready.
00:02:21And I plan to beat you.
00:02:33Point, Storm Howell.
00:02:3513-14.
00:02:37Is that all you got?
00:02:39Last time I checked, I'm the one who's winning.
00:02:41On guard.
00:02:43Pray.
00:02:46Alec.
00:02:50Point, Storm Howell.
00:02:5214-14.
00:02:54You were making this too easy.
00:02:56On guard.
00:03:00Pray.
00:03:02Alec.
00:03:12Too fast.
00:03:15Slow down. You might hurt yourself.
00:03:17Cut the caring act, Dorian. We both know what you really are.
00:03:19You really think I'm just an irresponsible asshole, don't you?
00:03:21Yeah.
00:03:23And I should have known it from the start.
00:03:25On guard.
00:03:27Pray. Alec.
00:03:29On guard.
00:03:45Point, Ironclaw wins.
00:03:4715-14.
00:03:53Who's making it easy now?
00:03:55I'll see you in the final round.
00:03:59Oh, hey, babe.
00:04:01Room 6 is open.
00:04:03Everything else is booked.
00:04:06Oh, hey, babe.
00:04:08Room 6 is open.
00:04:10Everything else is booked.
00:04:32So I just lie down?
00:04:35Lie down.
00:04:37Laura!
00:04:39Dorian, are you freaking serious?
00:04:41Get out of my room, you pervert.
00:04:43Laura?
00:04:45Laura?
00:04:47Laura?
00:05:01Jackson?
00:05:03What the hell is going on?
00:05:07Nice strategy, Rachel.
00:05:09How's that working out for you?
00:05:27Glad I grabbed this jacket that day.
00:05:29I hope it fits Aiden.
00:05:33Wait, Aiden's birthday?
00:05:35It's the same as...
00:05:37my son's.
00:05:43Sorry, ma'am.
00:05:45Senior place. You're not allowed in.
00:05:47I know that, kid.
00:05:49I just wanted to say happy birthday. That's it.
00:05:51Laura? What are you doing here?
00:05:53Anna?
00:05:55I haven't seen you in forever.
00:05:57Can you tell him that I know Dorian and Aiden?
00:05:59I'm not trying to crash the party.
00:06:02Why would I do that?
00:06:04You're a traitor.
00:06:06She's a traitor.
00:06:08Hey, don't touch me.
00:06:10Anna, come on. Don't do this.
00:06:12I never betrayed you.
00:06:14This is a misunderstanding.
00:06:16You betrayed Dorian.
00:06:18He loved you and then you ran off
00:06:20with that Ironclaw loser
00:06:22and now you're repping them for fencing?
00:06:24Pathetic.
00:06:26Let her go.
00:06:28She's here because I invited her.
00:06:30Hey.
00:06:32I just wanted to say hi to Aiden.
00:06:34I'll give him this.
00:06:36But if that's too awkward...
00:06:38No, no, no.
00:06:40He would love to see you.
00:06:50There you go, big guy. Tear it open.
00:06:53My little foil?
00:06:55This is awesome.
00:06:57Now that you're a big boy,
00:06:59you get to train with Daddy whenever you're ready.
00:07:01This is awesome.
00:07:03Thanks, Dad.
00:07:05I never realized
00:07:07Dorian really is a good dad.
00:07:09It's a big day.
00:07:11Shouldn't you be getting your wolf soon?
00:07:13Rachel had him prematurely.
00:07:15I thought you knew that.
00:07:19Why would I know
00:07:22anything about Rachel?
00:07:24Well, Rachel invited you to Aiden's 100-day celebration
00:07:26and you never showed up.
00:07:28I saw the invitation myself.
00:07:30What? I never got an invitation.
00:07:32She stabbed me in the back because of you
00:07:34and you believed her.
00:07:36That's because you bailed on me first.
00:07:38This is ridiculous.
00:07:40I knew it was a mistake to come here.
00:07:42Goodbye, Dorian.
00:07:52Well, well.
00:07:54Looks like the fake noble asses are here.
00:07:56It smells like the cheap, noisy bastards
00:07:58are already drunk.
00:08:00What did you just say?
00:08:02I don't repeat myself for you.
00:08:04It's not my problem if you're a lot.
00:08:06I can't understand.
00:08:08Easy.
00:08:10Oh, look.
00:08:12It's that guy that cheated with that bitch, Alara.
00:08:14Poor Alpha Dorian.
00:08:16I don't know what he's up to.
00:08:18I don't know.
00:08:20Poor Alpha Dorian got played.
00:08:22Yawn.
00:08:24Boring.
00:08:26What did you just say?
00:08:28Oh, sweetie.
00:08:30Your breath is awful.
00:08:32What did you have for dinner?
00:08:34That's enough.
00:08:36This isn't the place to embarrass her.
00:08:40They took our seats, Alpha.
00:08:42There's plenty of seats.
00:08:44Go find some over there.
00:08:46Yeah, you heard him.
00:08:49That's enough.
00:08:51Are you okay?
00:08:53That woman is my mate.
00:08:55You touch her again, I'll cut you open.
00:08:57What is wrong with you?
00:08:59Your mate?
00:09:01You gave up on her years ago.
00:09:03Someone else's turn now.
00:09:05Lara belongs to Ironclaw, not your fancy storm now.
00:09:07You don't get to decide that,
00:09:09especially when you cheat with someone else's mate.
00:09:11Wanna settle this?
00:09:13We can take it outside, just you and me.
00:09:15Yeah, my pleasure.
00:09:18Hey.
00:09:20You good?
00:09:22Come on.
00:09:24Let's get you out of here.
00:09:26No, I'm not good, Dorian.
00:09:28What are you even trying to do?
00:09:30Why do you keep trying to dig up the past?
00:09:32Tell her already.
00:09:34Tell her you still want her.
00:09:36I don't want her.
00:09:38I don't want her.
00:09:40I don't want her.
00:09:42I don't want her.
00:09:44I don't want her.
00:09:46I'm not.
00:09:48It's not like that.
00:09:54I just hate seeing you with Jackson.
00:09:56Oh, but it's fine for me to see you with Rachel?
00:09:58My ex-best friend?
00:10:00And you have a kid with her, Dorian!
00:10:02She's Aiden's mom.
00:10:04What do you want me to do?
00:10:06It's not like I can keep them apart.
00:10:08Yeah, I get it.
00:10:10You have your son.
00:10:12Your family.
00:10:15You must be very happy.
00:10:27I'm not happy at all.
00:10:31I'm not happy at all.
00:10:37Another shot?
00:10:39Yeah, if you get it to the bed.
00:10:41Really?
00:10:44You okay?
00:10:54Sorry.
00:10:58It's too hot.
00:11:02It's too hot.
00:11:04I can't breathe.
00:11:06I can't breathe.
00:11:12What are you doing?
00:11:14Stupid rock.
00:11:16No, no, no, no, no.
00:11:18No, no.
00:11:20That stays on.
00:11:22That stays on.
00:11:24No, no, no, no.
00:11:26Not tonight.
00:11:28You're nice.
00:11:30I know.
00:11:32I'm trying so hard for you not to give me a free shot right now.
00:11:36Greg.
00:11:38Greg, no.
00:11:42I'm not here.
00:11:44I'm not going anywhere.
00:11:58So, how are you feeling?
00:12:00Oh, my God.
00:12:02Why am I here?
00:12:05You don't remember anything from last night?
00:12:07About our conversation?
00:12:11You were, um...
00:12:13You were talking about this, um...
00:12:15Dream.
00:12:17Oh, yeah.
00:12:19I had this wild dream that Aiden got super sick.
00:12:21You should probably check on him.
00:12:23Good morning, Mom.
00:12:25Oh, wow. Look at you.
00:12:27Healthy as a horse.
00:12:29Greg, you know that we're talking about...
00:12:31Yeah, no worries.
00:12:34I'm just the guy holding the flowers.
00:12:36Not awkward at all.
00:12:46Think you can eat all this?
00:12:50Uh-oh. Here she comes.
00:12:52Well, well.
00:12:54Smells pretty legit.
00:12:56Since when do you moonlight as a chef?
00:12:58Since that little meatball
00:13:00rolled into my life.
00:13:02So, are these pancakes
00:13:04ready for the ultimate taste test?
00:13:06Yeah, look, I know you're the
00:13:08pancake queen, but I think mine
00:13:10will hold their own.
00:13:12I don't think so.
00:13:14Oh, okay. I'm impressed.
00:13:16I didn't realize you could be the pancake king.
00:13:18There's a lot you never get to know,
00:13:20don't we?
00:13:22Mom, Dad's cookie's actually pretty good.
00:13:24You should come over more often.
00:13:26It's even better with a fork. We use forks.
00:13:28Maybe there's more to him
00:13:31than I ever gave him credit for.
00:13:41Good game.
00:13:43You've improved
00:13:45so much, Dorian.
00:13:47I'm top alpha pincer,
00:13:49but you're not so bad yourself.
00:13:51Seriously.
00:13:53You know,
00:13:55we've been going at each other for days.
00:13:57What do you say we bury the hatchet?
00:13:59The contest.
00:14:01It packs all of us.
00:14:03No more drama.
00:14:05No more digging up the past.
00:14:07What do you say, friends?
00:14:11That's what you want.
00:14:29Maybe, Melanie.
00:14:31Maybe that day was never meant to be.
00:14:33Hey, Alara,
00:14:35is Dorian still practicing?
00:14:39If you're so curious,
00:14:41you should go check yourself.
00:14:43Come on, Alara.
00:14:45Don't be like that.
00:14:47I've got places to be.
00:14:49Where are you going?
00:14:51Oh.
00:14:53Dorian didn't tell you?
00:14:55Oh, well.
00:14:58He asked me to move in with him.
00:15:00You know, he's so busy with the game
00:15:02that he needs my help
00:15:04to watch over her son.
00:15:06Why would I know
00:15:08anything about that?
00:15:12I'm...
00:15:14I'm really sorry.
00:15:16If I ever hurt you
00:15:18in any way,
00:15:20that was not my intention.
00:15:22Dorian feels guilty
00:15:24about it, too, you know?
00:15:27Oh, please.
00:15:29We both know what you're really after.
00:15:31You've always wanted what's mine.
00:15:33What are you talking about?
00:15:35I've been nothing but concerned
00:15:37since you've been gone.
00:15:39It's been rough
00:15:41on everyone.
00:15:45You know what?
00:15:47If you want Dorian,
00:15:49take him.
00:15:51I had him first.
00:15:53And I'm not interested
00:15:55in second-hand goods.
00:16:09And I'm not interested
00:16:11in second-hand goods.
00:16:25If you want Dorian,
00:16:27take him.
00:16:29I had him first.
00:16:31And I'm not interested
00:16:33in second-hand goods.
00:16:37I, um...
00:16:39I found this in the trash.
00:16:43She just threw it out like it meant nothing.
00:16:47I believe this belongs to you.
00:16:50Can you believe it?
00:16:52I mean, that's a diamond.
00:16:54You're family heirloom, right?
00:16:58If anyone gave me anything like that,
00:17:00I would never let it go.
00:17:02It's priceless
00:17:04with all the memories.
00:17:06How could she just throw it out like that?
00:17:10Um...
00:17:12I have to get back to the pack for a meeting.
00:17:15I have to get back to the pack for a meeting.
00:17:17Keep an eye on Aiden.
00:17:19I'll be back as soon as I can.
00:17:21Of course.
00:17:25Anything for you, Dorian.
00:17:33Aiden!
00:17:35Mommy's here.
00:17:37Mommy's here.
00:17:51Oh, come on.
00:17:53What is this pillow explosion?
00:17:59Cleaner! Cleaner!
00:18:03Oh, my allergies.
00:18:07Who are you?
00:18:09Aiden!
00:18:11Where are you?
00:18:23How could the ring just disappear?
00:18:27Coming.
00:18:31Aiden!
00:18:33Hi.
00:18:36Can I sleep with you?
00:18:38Oh, honey, of course. Come on.
00:18:42Where's your daddy?
00:18:44Is he with your mom?
00:18:46I wish I only had one mom.
00:18:48And that one would be you.
00:18:52I wish that too, pumpkin.
00:18:58Sleep tight.
00:19:06What in the world happened to you?
00:19:14He really wore himself out today.
00:19:16He's in for it when he wakes up.
00:19:18Come on, don't be too hard on him.
00:19:20Boys are always getting into things.
00:19:22He probably just came in here to hide
00:19:24because he was afraid you'd come down.
00:19:26I don't know.
00:19:28I don't know.
00:19:30I don't know.
00:19:32I don't know.
00:19:35He probably just came in here because he was afraid
00:19:37you'd come down on him.
00:19:39It's crazy how much he likes you.
00:19:41But he's really attached.
00:19:43What can I say?
00:19:45Kids love me.
00:19:47Now come with me and take this off.
00:19:49I'll help you get cleaned up.
00:19:51You want me to take it off?
00:19:57You want me to take it all off?
00:19:59Come on.
00:20:01Thanks.
00:20:05Um...
00:20:11What?
00:20:15Oh, come on, man.
00:20:17Just admit you still want her.
00:20:19You're an alpha. Act like one.
00:20:21You're, um...
00:20:23Your bra's strapped, so...
00:20:25Oh.
00:20:27Thanks.
00:20:29Didn't even notice.
00:20:31I miss us.
00:20:33I miss us.
00:20:43Is there not a moment
00:20:45or a second
00:20:47that you want to go back to the way things were nine years ago?
00:20:51Dorian,
00:20:53I...
00:21:01We had a deal, right?
00:21:03You know, talking about the past?
00:21:07For the competition?
00:21:09For the pack?
00:21:13So much has already happened
00:21:15in the last nine years.
00:21:17We're adults now, Dorian.
00:21:23I guess you're right.
00:21:25Boy, they take responsibility
00:21:27for their choices one day.
00:21:30It's late. We have practice early.
00:21:32You can crash on the couch.
00:21:34So...
00:21:58Laura, I love you,
00:22:00and I know that we're meant to be together.
00:22:04Will you be my Luna?
00:22:18Look at you getting all worked up
00:22:20for a ring you're never gonna use.
00:22:24Why the hell are you in her room?
00:22:26She needs me at night, man.
00:22:28Cut the crap. I don't believe you.
00:22:30Why can't you just admit that we're mates? We need each other.
00:22:33I'm gonna find some other girl with bad taste for that ring.
00:22:35You know you're a total asshole?
00:22:37Yeah.
00:22:39Didn't you push Laura away when she needed you most?
00:22:41Banished her when she was down?
00:22:43You gave up on her!
00:22:45What the hell are you talking about?
00:22:47Wasn't she the one that ran off with her the night that I proposed?
00:22:49You seriously don't know?
00:22:51You've been blind this whole time, haven't you?
00:22:53Laura never cheated on you with me.
00:22:55That's all I'm saying.
00:22:57No, I saw the photos of you two in the hotel room that night.
00:22:59You're just a stupid asshole.
00:23:02Stupid asshole.
00:23:10Alrighty.
00:23:12Wait here really quick.
00:23:14I'm just gonna go use the bathroom.
00:23:16Don't go anywhere.
00:23:18When I get back, we're gonna get your favorite chocolate ice cream.
00:23:20Come on.
00:23:40Well, Laura said that she was taking him for ice cream.
00:23:42David, they're in trouble.
00:23:46Let me out!
00:23:49Let me be here!
00:23:51Could you be any more useless?
00:23:53I told you, the woman with the kid.
00:23:55Not just the kid.
00:23:57Kid, woman, woman, kid.
00:23:59I thought you meant the other way around.
00:24:01How could you mess this up?
00:24:03I'm always late picking him up when I'm at your place.
00:24:05Oh, yeah.
00:24:07You know, this fire you got going on is really turning me on.
00:24:09God.
00:24:11You want a quickie?
00:24:13My whole plan is a total mess because of you.
00:24:15Fix it or you'll never get any of this.
00:24:18Aiden, deal with her.
00:24:20You know, if you have to, just do what you gotta do.
00:24:28Aiden?
00:24:30Aiden?
00:24:48Damn it, big guy.
00:24:56Mommy, I'm here!
00:24:58Don't be scared, Aiden. I'm coming.
00:25:08Mommy!
00:25:10Aiden!
00:25:12Mommy!
00:25:14It's okay. We're safe now.
00:25:16Mommy, look out!
00:25:24I'm so sorry.
00:25:26It's okay. You made it just in time.
00:25:32Ouch.
00:25:34It hurts.
00:25:36How did you do?
00:25:40You were brave today.
00:25:42I'm sorry I wasn't there sooner today.
00:25:45I shouldn't have let you and Aiden get into that situation.
00:25:49Thanks.
00:25:51I don't know where that bravery came from.
00:25:53The moment I saw Aiden in danger,
00:25:57something just snapped inside me.
00:26:01All I want is to protect him.
00:26:03He's such a good kid.
00:26:07I feel the same way about him.
00:26:11And about you.
00:26:15Daddy, I can't sleep.
00:26:17I'm still scared.
00:26:19Can I sleep with you?
00:26:21Of course, buddy.
00:26:23Then you too, please.
00:26:35You were brave today, little man.
00:26:37I'm still small now,
00:26:39but when I grow up and get my wolf,
00:26:41nobody will touch Mommy.
00:26:45Aren't you getting your wolf soon?
00:26:47With your dad's strong alpha blood,
00:26:49you'll probably get it earlier than all the other kids, right?
00:26:51Mm-hmm.
00:26:53Right here by the lawn, yeah?
00:26:55Your big day's coming soon.
00:26:57Can you read me a story?
00:26:59I'd love to.
00:27:01What's that one?
00:27:03It's my favorite.
00:27:11Come.
00:27:15Tortoise wanted to go on a big adventure
00:27:17to see the world,
00:27:19but he couldn't possibly leave without saying goodbye
00:27:21to all of his animal friends.
00:27:29Did you really sleep with Jackson?
00:27:33That night I proposed nine years ago.
00:27:41I don't want to talk about this, Mom.
00:27:44Come on, Elora.
00:27:46Just tell me.
00:27:48You can trust me.
00:27:52I'm tired, Dorian.
00:28:14Come on.
00:28:32Wow.
00:28:34She's still so beautiful.
00:28:40Wait.
00:28:42What are you doing after having a child?
00:28:46What the hell are you doing?
00:28:52He hasn't changed a bit.
00:28:54Still the same handsome bastard.
00:28:58Like what you said?
00:29:08Oh, my God.
00:29:11Sorry about that.
00:29:13Still 100% pure cotton.
00:29:17Are you making fun of my bra?
00:29:19Hey, it's nice.
00:29:21You know, the texture's great,
00:29:23and it's comfortable.
00:29:25I'm not saying anything bad.
00:29:27I'm just saying you still got the same taste.
00:29:29It's a healthy choice.
00:29:31It's the healthy choice.
00:29:41Wait.
00:29:43Aiden is allergic to pineapple.
00:29:45I'll take that.
00:29:47Same as me.
00:29:49Well, I guess you can have it all.
00:29:51There you go.
00:29:53I almost forgot.
00:29:55She has the same allergy as Aiden.
00:30:01What are you doing here?
00:30:03It's not your time with Aiden.
00:30:05I heard about the kidnapping from security.
00:30:07Even though the guy's in prison now,
00:30:10it scared me to death.
00:30:16This is a gift from my son.
00:30:22What is that?
00:30:28Are you sure this will 100%
00:30:30block the miscreant from coming?
00:30:32100% guaranteed.
00:30:34Good.
00:30:36This way, he'll never know
00:30:38who his real mother is.
00:30:40It's a magic stone.
00:30:42It'll help Aiden's wolf come out smoothly.
00:30:44It took a lot to get it,
00:30:46but I just wanted to make sure
00:30:48that nothing happened when he got his wolf
00:30:50so that he'll be safe
00:30:52and that he won't get hurt.
00:31:04I'm his mother.
00:31:06That's my job.
00:31:30What am I doing?
00:31:33My child is gone.
00:31:35Aiden isn't my son.
00:31:41Are you okay, Ellie?
00:31:45I need to keep practicing.
00:31:47Please leave and stop calling me that.
00:31:49Just because we're friendly
00:31:51doesn't mean we're friends.
00:31:55I thought we were okay.
00:31:57Don't let Rachel come between us.
00:31:59We're not even together.
00:32:01You and Rachel are a family.
00:32:03I'm nothing in your life. I never was.
00:32:05How can you say that?
00:32:07I was ready to marry you.
00:32:09I mean, you were always the one for me.
00:32:11You failed.
00:32:13You trusted her over me.
00:32:17And you kicked me out of the pack.
00:32:19I thought you were running around with Jackson.
00:32:21And you never trusted me.
00:32:23You never told me the truth about Jackson,
00:32:25and you just let me think the worst of you.
00:32:27So why don't you tell me what really happened?
00:32:30I had to.
00:32:32No, I can't say it.
00:32:34It's too much.
00:32:36Ellie, please.
00:32:38You can tell me. It's me.
00:32:42I'm sorry, Dorian.
00:32:44I can't.
00:32:48I don't think we should see each other anymore.
00:33:00Oh, wow.
00:33:02Alpha.
00:33:04Is this the legendary Moondiamond?
00:33:06It is.
00:33:08Mother gave me that.
00:33:10I'm supposed to give it to the woman I fell in love with.
00:33:12Oh, no.
00:33:14Oh, no.
00:33:16Oh, no.
00:33:18Oh, no.
00:33:20Oh, no.
00:33:22Oh, no.
00:33:24Oh, no.
00:33:26Oh, no.
00:33:29I'm coming to sit in here for a while.
00:33:31You're not exactly Mr. Romantic, you know.
00:33:35Yeah, whatever.
00:33:47Who's that?
00:33:49That is Elara Sterling.
00:33:53Granddaughter of Knight Sterling.
00:33:55Must be her first formal party.
00:33:59And it's your birthday.
00:34:13I think I found the future owner of this ring.
00:34:15Time to be Mr. Romantic.
00:34:29Don't worry.
00:34:49I really thought we were meant to be.
00:34:51I thought seeing each other we could fix things
00:34:53and get back together.
00:34:55But now she's like a wall
00:34:57I can't see through.
00:35:01Maybe...
00:35:03Maybe I should just give up.
00:35:05But she's your mate.
00:35:07You're meant to be.
00:35:09Something's holding her back.
00:35:11Something hard for her to say.
00:35:13Find out what's really going on.
00:35:15Do it for Aiden.
00:35:17He's so attached to her.
00:35:19For Aiden?
00:35:21He has always called Elara Mom.
00:35:24The dreams can only happen in a family.
00:35:26Even without a wolf, it's something deep inside.
00:35:28Like how I feel Elara is our mate.
00:35:30And he's never dreamt about Rachel.
00:35:34I think it's time we figure out what happened nine years ago.
00:35:40I should say a proper goodbye to Aiden.
00:35:46Aiden?
00:35:48Sweetheart, are you in?
00:35:51Aiden?
00:36:01Oh my god! Aiden!
00:36:11Help!
00:36:13Help! Somebody help me!
00:36:17Is he going to be okay?
00:36:19Don't worry.
00:36:21We've done a full check.
00:36:23I gave him a little vitamin boost, so he'll probably wake up soon.
00:36:25Thank you, Doctor.
00:36:27But why did he faint?
00:36:29This is the problem.
00:36:33May I ask why you let your pup with us?
00:36:39It's a magic stone.
00:36:41It'll help Aiden's wolf come out smoothly.
00:36:45What's wrong with it?
00:36:48Isn't it supposed to help his wolf come?
00:36:50Absolutely not.
00:36:52This stone is cursed, laced with very powerful black magic
00:36:54designed to avoid detection by werewolves.
00:36:56Instead of helping his wolf arrive,
00:36:58it's stopping it.
00:37:00Why would Rachel do this to her own son?
00:37:06I'm afraid I have some terrible news.
00:37:08Your pup,
00:37:10he didn't make it.
00:37:12Hey!
00:37:14Doctor Reed?
00:37:18Doctor Reed, wait!
00:37:20Why were you running?
00:37:22Please don't tell anyone.
00:37:24If you do,
00:37:26I'll lose my job at the hospital.
00:37:28Don't tell anyone what?
00:37:30Your kid.
00:37:32I saw you found your kid again.
00:37:34It's not my kid.
00:37:38That's not my kid.
00:37:40My child died nine years ago.
00:37:42You were the one who told me that.
00:37:45Remember?
00:37:47I remember now.
00:37:49I'm sorry.
00:37:51I must have confused you with someone else.
00:37:53But clearly,
00:37:55you know who I am.
00:37:57Why did you think I was Aiden's mom?
00:37:59I thought you were someone else.
00:38:01That's all.
00:38:03What?
00:38:05Hey, don't grab me.
00:38:07You have something to tell me.
00:38:09What?
00:38:11I heard it.
00:38:13You had a kid nine years ago,
00:38:15and you didn't tell me.
00:38:17After everything we've been through,
00:38:19you didn't think to tell me that?
00:38:21Don't pretend like you didn't know.
00:38:23Let me guess.
00:38:25It wasn't Jackson's, was it?
00:38:27It was mine.
00:38:29Am I right?
00:38:31It wasn't mine!
00:38:33Yes.
00:38:35It was.
00:38:38Yes.
00:38:40It was yours.
00:38:42You didn't tell me.
00:38:44You didn't think that I deserved to know.
00:38:48Yes.
00:38:50You slept with my best friend.
00:38:52How could I trust you?
00:38:58You broke my heart, Dorian.
00:39:02You trusted Rachel over me.
00:39:04You thought I betrayed you with Jackson,
00:39:06but
00:39:08I was so excited to tell you
00:39:10the one thing I was happiest about
00:39:14having your child.
00:39:22And that's why you ran off with Jackson.
00:39:24Where else was I supposed to go?
00:39:30I'm so sorry.
00:39:33I'm so sorry.
00:39:35I'm so sorry I had to get through all that pain alone.
00:39:39I should have been there.
00:39:41I still love him,
00:39:43even if I don't want to admit it.
00:39:47Aiden's parents? He's waking up.
00:39:55Aiden?
00:39:57You're awake!
00:39:59Thank the moon goddess!
00:40:11Is Aiden going to be alright?
00:40:13We've run several tests.
00:40:15He's stable now, but
00:40:17he's at a very critical point.
00:40:21We're ready to hear it.
00:40:23I'm afraid we're going to need
00:40:25the birth mother's blood.
00:40:27Without it, his wolf may never arrive.
00:40:29I'm afraid that
00:40:32Stone's black magic isn't far too strong.
00:40:40Well, I guess I'm needed here.
00:40:42I am Aiden's birth mother, after all.
00:40:44You are?
00:40:46Then she...
00:40:48Oh, yeah, no, she wants to be, but she's not.
00:40:54Right on cue, huh?
00:40:56Always showing up at the most opportune moment.
00:40:58Oh, honey.
00:41:00Of course.
00:41:02My son needs me, right?
00:41:04I'll give you my blood.
00:41:06But there's a condition.
00:41:08You evil snake!
00:41:10This is exactly what you wanted all along, isn't it?
00:41:12You set this up,
00:41:14even if it means hurting your own son
00:41:16just to get what you want.
00:41:20Yeah, yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah.
00:41:22What can you do to me?
00:41:24I mean, you need my blood to save our son.
00:41:27You're unbelievable.
00:41:29You call yourself a mother?
00:41:31At least I am one.
00:41:35What condition?
00:41:37Is it money?
00:41:39I'll triple what you get a month.
00:41:41Is that enough?
00:41:43You know me so well, but no.
00:41:45That's not everything.
00:41:47Shares in the pack?
00:41:49You've always been interested in that.
00:41:51I'll give you a share.
00:41:53Yeah, a piece of...
00:41:56A piece of the pack would be nice, but...
00:41:58No, no.
00:42:00Yeah, there's...
00:42:02That's not the only condition.
00:42:04Just spit it out already.
00:42:06I want to be your Luna, once and for all.
00:42:08Announce it at the big contest
00:42:10in front of every pack
00:42:12in the country.
00:42:14That's not gonna happen.
00:42:16Allura's my mate.
00:42:18She always will be.
00:42:20Then reject her
00:42:22and choose me as your Luna.
00:42:24Or Aiden will never get his wolf.
00:42:30No.
00:42:32Why? That's my only condition.
00:42:34Do you really
00:42:36want him to suffer
00:42:38because you couldn't make the right decision?
00:42:42Well,
00:42:44my son needs me.
00:42:47I'm not accepting
00:42:49your ridiculous condition.
00:42:51No, Dorian.
00:42:53Rachel's right
00:42:55about one thing.
00:42:57Aiden will be safe
00:42:59and happy with his wolf.
00:43:01We'll find another way
00:43:03to save Aiden's wolf.
00:43:05We don't need to play her little game.
00:43:07I'm afraid there isn't enough time.
00:43:09Aiden's birthday is coming soon.
00:43:11What are you saying, Ellie?
00:43:13You're not suggesting that I actually
00:43:16take her as my Luna, are you?
00:43:18I think you should.
00:43:20The black magic from the stone
00:43:22might stop his wolf from ever arriving.
00:43:26If you accept her now,
00:43:28Aiden can be saved.
00:43:30I'm not giving in like that.
00:43:32Aiden has my alpha blood.
00:43:34He will not be affected so easily.
00:43:36You don't know that. Look where we are.
00:43:38He's already fainted once.
00:43:40But I love you, Ellie.
00:43:42And I want you as my Luna.
00:43:46Dorian,
00:43:48we can't be selfish about this.
00:43:50Please, just
00:43:52let me think. I need you.
00:43:54I need some time to figure this out.
00:44:02Well.
00:44:10He will consider it carefully.
00:44:12Good. Don't take too long.
00:44:14Aiden doesn't have that much time.
00:44:16It's great that you stopped pretending.
00:44:20Weren't you always so kind
00:44:22to me and Dorian?
00:44:24Yeah, I'm done pretending.
00:44:26It's too much work.
00:44:28Finally, the charade is over.
00:44:30So it was you
00:44:32who drugged me.
00:44:34Who lied about the affair.
00:44:38Who faked Dorian's decision
00:44:40to have me kicked out.
00:44:44Wow.
00:44:46You finally figured that out.
00:44:48You want a medal?
00:44:50Why?
00:44:52I treated you
00:44:54like a best friend.
00:44:56Why?
00:44:58Because I came from a better family.
00:45:00Because I'm prettier.
00:45:02You don't even have your wolf.
00:45:04I should be his Luna.
00:45:06But he only has eyes for you.
00:45:08Such bad taste.
00:45:10I taught him to enjoy
00:45:13better things in life.
00:45:15So that's why you tricked him
00:45:17into sleeping with you?
00:45:19It was one night of passion.
00:45:21But you came back
00:45:23and he still had eyes for you.
00:45:25And I hated it.
00:45:27But now I know
00:45:29he'll eventually be mine.
00:45:31You seem very confident about that.
00:45:33Oh, honey.
00:45:35I'm Aiden's mother.
00:45:37You should step aside.
00:45:39You don't belong.
00:45:42You meant nothing.
00:45:44We're the real family.
00:45:46You should go now, Laura.
00:46:02They're a family.
00:46:04I don't belong here.
00:46:12Alpha.
00:46:14You need to see this.
00:46:16It came from the hotel.
00:46:18They found it.
00:46:22I knew it.
00:46:24So it was all her.
00:46:26So Aiden isn't even Rachel's?
00:46:28Oh, God.
00:46:30You wait here. I'll be back.
00:46:32Hey, Doc.
00:46:34How can I help you, Alpha Dory?
00:46:36It's about my kid and his birth.
00:46:38Do you still have the records?
00:46:40I wasn't working here nine years ago,
00:46:42but Dr. Reed could help.
00:46:44She's been here a long time.
00:46:46You should ask her.
00:46:56Damn it!
00:46:58Don't push yourself.
00:47:01Don't push yourself too hard.
00:47:03You've been practicing nonstop.
00:47:05Hey, Jackson.
00:47:09You look tired.
00:47:11How are you holding up?
00:47:13Honestly?
00:47:15Not great.
00:47:19I'll be fine,
00:47:21just like I was nine years ago.
00:47:23I just want to win this contest
00:47:25and leave this place and everyone in Stormhell
00:47:27for good.
00:47:29I'm glad you said that.
00:47:31I know things between you and Dory are complicated,
00:47:33but I want you to know I'll always be here for you.
00:47:41Don't get nervous.
00:47:43I'm not proposing right now.
00:47:45I just want you to know
00:47:47that this is for my Luna,
00:47:49and in my heart, that's you.
00:47:53I'll wait for the day when you're ready for me
00:47:55when we go back to Ironclaw.
00:47:59What's the point of being out for the fight?
00:48:01I'll have you. You're my Luna.
00:48:03Always have been and always will be.
00:48:11I lost the ring Dorian gave me.
00:48:13Maybe it's just fate
00:48:15that we'll never find our way back to each other.
00:48:23I'll seriously think about it.
00:48:25I promise.
00:48:29What are you doing here?
00:48:31It's been a while, Dr. Reed.
00:48:33What do you want?
00:48:35You can't be seen with me.
00:48:37Relax. Nobody saw me.
00:48:39I just need something quick.
00:48:41Just a fake document proving
00:48:43that I'm the child's birth mother.
00:48:46No.
00:48:48I'm not doing this again.
00:48:50I don't want your money.
00:48:52I already feel guilty for what happened last time.
00:48:54You have family at the contest, right?
00:48:56You're watching my family?
00:48:58Leave them out of this.
00:49:00Look.
00:49:02The kids are going to miss you.
00:49:04You're going to miss them.
00:49:06You're going to miss them.
00:49:08You're going to miss them.
00:49:10You're going to miss them.
00:49:12You're going to miss them.
00:49:15Look.
00:49:17The kid is seriously ill because of that stone.
00:49:19He needs his real mother's blood
00:49:21to bring his wolf back
00:49:23before his tenth birthday.
00:49:25Don't worry.
00:49:27I've consulted the witch.
00:49:29We'll use black magic to bind
00:49:31a random wolf soul to him.
00:49:33Nobody will know the difference.
00:49:35You are insane.
00:49:37That kid could die.
00:49:39As long as I become Luna,
00:49:41nobody will suspect a thing.
00:49:43The kid is doomed to a short life, though.
00:49:49Last day to have breakfast with him
00:49:51before the tournament is over.
00:49:57Hey, sweet bug.
00:49:59Look what I brought you.
00:50:01I miss you.
00:50:03What's wrong?
00:50:05My real mom doesn't care about me anymore.
00:50:07Oh, sweetheart.
00:50:09That's not true.
00:50:12You're really busy.
00:50:14There's no one in the world
00:50:16who wouldn't love you.
00:50:18Can you please, please, please be my mom?
00:50:22Let's eat this cake together, okay?
00:50:24And then we'll go to the contest.
00:50:26Today's a big day.
00:50:28So let's just forget about everything
00:50:30and enjoy it.
00:50:38Ow.
00:50:42Oh, excuse me?
00:50:46I just cut my finger.
00:50:48Do you have a band-aid?
00:50:50Yeah.
00:51:06Oh, gosh.
00:51:08You're really warm.
00:51:11Are you feeling okay?
00:51:13Maybe we should
00:51:15skip the tournament today
00:51:17and let you rest.
00:51:19No, please. I want to watch.
00:51:21I'll be fine.
00:51:25Okay.
00:51:27Let's go.
00:51:35Hey, Jackson.
00:51:37Can you watch Aiden for me while I get ready?
00:51:39Of course. It's a pleasure.
00:51:41I know you.
00:51:43Daddy doesn't like you.
00:51:45Yeah, we're supposed to be rivals,
00:51:47but I'm a friend of your mom.
00:51:49That's a fact.
00:51:51Alright.
00:51:56Nervous?
00:51:58Yeah, a little.
00:52:00It's been a while since I've been in the spotlight.
00:52:02You'll be fine.
00:52:04I believe in you.
00:52:06Oh, look.
00:52:09This is Aiden's water bottle.
00:52:11Make sure he drinks it.
00:52:13And don't let him have any snacks.
00:52:15He's still recovering.
00:52:17And if it gets cold out, then here's his jacket.
00:52:19Make sure he wears it.
00:52:21You really care about me, don't you?
00:52:23Don't worry. Focus on the bout.
00:52:25I got this.
00:52:27Thanks.
00:52:31Hey, I need to talk to you.
00:52:33In private.
00:52:35No need to rush, Doreen.
00:52:38What?
00:52:42Are you okay?
00:52:44You don't look so good.
00:52:46No, I'm fine.
00:52:48I just have been feeling a little off since this morning.
00:52:50Doreen, I wanted to tell you.
00:52:52I'll support you in whatever you decide.
00:52:54But Aiden can't wait.
00:52:56I know.
00:52:58His condition's getting worse.
00:53:00You shouldn't be this close.
00:53:02Alright, first off,
00:53:04I never cared about Rachel. Ever.
00:53:06And second,
00:53:14I've wanted to do that ever since I saw you.
00:53:16Honestly, I've wanted to do that every single day
00:53:18for the past nine years.
00:53:20I should never have let you go.
00:53:22Doreen, what's happening?
00:53:24Alara Sterling, Iron Claw Pack, get ready.
00:53:26Selene Fireheart, Dust Runner Pack, get ready.
00:53:28There you go.
00:53:30Go play your game.
00:53:32We'll talk later. I love you.
00:53:35Fix everything.
00:53:37Alara Sterling, Iron Claw, you ready?
00:53:39You're up.
00:53:41Okay.
00:53:43Come on, Ellie. You've got this.
00:53:47Well, time's ticking.
00:53:49Aiden's wolf could come in any moment now.
00:53:51I agree.
00:53:53You can be my Luna.
00:53:55So you'll reject
00:53:57Alara in front of everyone, then you're not with me?
00:53:59You have my word.
00:54:01Under one condition.
00:54:03You'll let Aiden start recovery now.
00:54:05No problem.
00:54:07Dr. Reed?
00:54:09See?
00:54:11I even brought a doctor to draw my blood for Aiden.
00:54:15We'll talk.
00:54:17But I'll need your promise in writing.
00:54:19That way, if you change your mind, the courts will back me up.
00:54:23Dr. Reed?
00:54:27Please sign
00:54:29my alpha.
00:54:33Great.
00:54:37Let's go fix my son.
00:54:51You really think I'd give that kid my own blood?
00:54:59You came well prepared.
00:55:02Smart.
00:55:04I know, right?
00:55:06Now where's my evidence
00:55:08for Aiden's records?
00:55:18Perfect.
00:55:20Now
00:55:24mix this into the blood.
00:55:26And this is the real magic.
00:55:29Are you sure about this?
00:55:33It's a young life at stake.
00:55:35Better without that little burden in my life.
00:55:43Great match, Alara.
00:55:45Thanks.
00:55:47I mean, you'll be up against Alara Gwenspire
00:55:49of the Frostbite Pack.
00:55:51And then if you win that,
00:55:53you'll be up against Dorian.
00:55:55Impressive.
00:55:57A wolfless traitor
00:55:59making it this far in such an elite competition
00:56:01for her rival pack.
00:56:03I don't have time for this, Alara.
00:56:07I mean, haven't you heard?
00:56:09Dorian is finally
00:56:11going to reject you as his maid.
00:56:15And take Rachel
00:56:17as his Luna.
00:56:21I don't believe you.
00:56:23Ask him yourself,
00:56:26traitor.
00:56:28You were once my friend, Anna.
00:56:30That's why I've kept quiet.
00:56:32I never did anything
00:56:34to hurt the packs.
00:56:36Officially, I'm not even a member
00:56:38of Stormhell anymore.
00:56:40Well, soon, officially, you'll be rejected
00:56:42by Dorian and out of our sight
00:56:44for good.
00:56:46That's fine with me.
00:56:48Ironclaw will be the strongest pack in the country
00:56:50once I've won this match.
00:56:52Now get out of my face.
00:56:55I have a tournament tomorrow.
00:57:19Dorian?
00:57:21Can I trust you?
00:57:25Point, Ironclaw.
00:57:27Congratulations,
00:57:29Alara Sterling.
00:57:43Nice match, Alara.
00:57:45I don't need your empty
00:57:47compliments, Rachel.
00:57:49I'm busy, and this area is for players
00:57:51only.
00:57:53Don't get too cocky.
00:57:55You haven't won the whole thing yet.
00:57:57I just thought I'd share my happiness with you.
00:57:59You know,
00:58:01because we used to be best friends.
00:58:05Dorian just signed this contract.
00:58:07He's agreed to reject you as his mate
00:58:09and make me his Luna.
00:58:11He'll announce it after the final match
00:58:13in front of everyone.
00:58:15Indulging me,
00:58:17as usual.
00:58:19Don't you think?
00:58:22Looks like
00:58:24your boyfriend's about to pop the question.
00:58:26Good luck.
00:58:28The whole pack's proud of you.
00:58:30You earned at least second place
00:58:32for us.
00:58:34I hope this gift shows you how much I want your
00:58:36happiness, not just in the game,
00:58:38but in life.
00:58:40So,
00:58:42Alara,
00:58:46will you be my Luna?
00:58:48She's not going to say yes, Jackson.
00:58:51It's time to quit.
00:58:55I have 50 more just like that.
00:58:57Even bigger.
00:58:59Sitting in a bank.
00:59:01So it's not exactly impressive.
00:59:03Alara was just about to give her answer.
00:59:05I've got news for you.
00:59:07Dr. Reed, don't you have something to say?
00:59:09Yes, Alva Dorian.
00:59:11I have proof
00:59:13that Rachel Cross
00:59:15is not the birth mother of Dayton Gray.
00:59:17This doctor is out of her mind.
00:59:19Get her out of here.
00:59:21That's enough, Rachel.
00:59:23I've heard enough.
00:59:25As long as I become Luna,
00:59:27nobody will suspect a thing.
00:59:29Shame the kid's doomed to a short life, though.
00:59:39Alva Dorian.
00:59:41If you tell me the truth,
00:59:43I guarantee you won't face any charges.
00:59:45But I just recorded everything
00:59:48that you and Rachel Cross just discussed.
00:59:50I have undeniable proof
00:59:52that Rachel drugged with alaramine nine years ago.
00:59:54And here's the evidence
00:59:56that she tried to bribe Dr. Reed
00:59:58to falsify documents
01:00:00to make sure everyone believed
01:00:02that Aiden was her biological son.
01:00:04But the truth is,
01:00:06his real birth mother is Alara Sterling.
01:00:14I have your signed contract, Dorian.
01:00:17Too bad you don't read it carefully.
01:00:19It says, if you refuse me as your Luna,
01:00:21your pact becomes my personal asset.
01:00:23Maybe you should read it again, Rachel.
01:00:25That's not the document you're holding.
01:00:27You're actually holding
01:00:29the contract for your execution.
01:00:31And as Alfa, I'm gonna put you under justice
01:00:33in the high court.
01:00:35What?
01:00:47Aiden, Alara, your wolves are connected.
01:00:49Alara is the true Luna of our pact.
01:00:51And Aiden's mother,
01:00:53I can feel it.
01:00:55I have been so wrong
01:00:57all this time.
01:00:59Forgive me, Luna Alara.
01:01:05Mom, I knew it was you all along!
01:01:07Sweetheart!
01:01:09How does this happen?
01:01:11I brought him a cake this morning
01:01:13and, well, I cut my finger accidentally.
01:01:15It dripped into his juice and
01:01:17I thought he was getting sicker.
01:01:19But I never imagined.
01:01:21Aiden's wolf must have called upon
01:01:23Alara's long-suppressed wolf.
01:01:25That painful separation,
01:01:27it must have kept her wolf dormant
01:01:29until now.
01:01:31Oh, what have I done?
01:01:35I am so sorry
01:01:37for telling you that your child died.
01:01:41He never did.
01:01:44He's been here all along.
01:01:48I'm so sorry.
01:01:52I'm willing to accept whatever punishment comes my way.
01:01:58And I'll have company in jail.
01:02:02Don't worry.
01:02:04She'll serve more time than I have.
01:02:08For the final round of the National Werewolf Fencing Contest,
01:02:10we have Alara Sterling
01:02:12of the Ironclaw Pact
01:02:14versus Dorian Gray
01:02:16of the Stormhowl Pact.
01:02:18You didn't think I'd let you off that easy, did you?
01:02:20I'm gonna beat your ass.
01:02:22No!
01:02:24Don't lose your mom.
01:02:30On guard!
01:02:32Ready!
01:02:34On it!
01:02:42Point! Ironclaw wins!
01:02:46Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!
01:02:48Alara Sterling, representing the Ironclaw Pact,
01:02:50is this year's
01:02:52National Fencing Champion.
01:02:54Congratulations!
01:02:56I knew you could do it.
01:02:58You never doubted for a second.
01:03:00That's amazing.
01:03:02So you got me.
01:03:04Or was it your wolf?
01:03:06Either way, it wouldn't be the first time.
01:03:08The ring?
01:03:11I thought I lost it. How'd you find it?
01:03:13It was just like us.
01:03:15We lost each other for a while,
01:03:17but we always find our way back.
01:03:19Please accept my sincerest apology.
01:03:21I should never have doubted or distrusted you
01:03:23or believed anybody else's words
01:03:25over yours.
01:03:27I'm just as guilty.
01:03:29I should have trusted you
01:03:31instead of running away
01:03:33without talking to you.
01:03:35We have plenty of time to make up for those nine years.
01:03:37So what do you say?
01:03:40Will you be my Luna forever and ever?
01:03:42Once again, yes.
01:03:44A thousand times yes.
01:03:56Mom, Dad, I'm so happy!
01:03:58Alara,
01:04:00is that your final answer?
01:04:02You're leaving me for him again?
01:04:04Jackson, I'm so sorry.
01:04:06I'm so grateful
01:04:08for everything,
01:04:10and I've been thinking about it a lot over the last few days.
01:04:12You've always been my closest friend,
01:04:14and you've known that from the start.
01:04:16But I
01:04:18love Dorian.
01:04:20And I can't change that.
01:04:24It's just where my heart is.
01:04:30I think this trophy belongs to Ironclaw.
01:04:32You've earned it.
01:04:34Every bit of it. All the awards, all the benefits.
01:04:37And,
01:04:39as token of good faith, I'm going to transfer $10 million.
01:04:41And I promise,
01:04:43I will never treat Ironclaw as an enemy again.
01:04:47And I am all for future partnerships.
01:04:51You mean this ancient deal
01:04:53from two centuries ago?
01:04:57Keep your money.
01:04:59But partnerships, yes.
01:05:03You have my blessing with Alara.
01:05:06You win.
01:05:08I can never win her heart.
01:05:10You'll find someone who really deserves you, Jackson.
01:05:12I know.
01:05:14Take care, Alara.
01:05:18And if this guy doesn't treat you right,
01:05:20you know where to find me.
01:05:30Good luck with your winter trip.
01:05:32And be careful, okay?
01:05:34Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad.
01:05:36Bye.
01:05:40What's with that look?
01:05:42You know exactly what it is.
01:05:44He's gone, it's true.
01:05:46And I have you
01:05:48for several days and nights.
01:05:50And I plan to make the most of it.
01:05:52He's gone for seven days?
01:05:54I'm going to miss him.
01:05:56He's going to be fine. He's a big boy.
01:05:58But I'm going to make love to you
01:06:00while I'm in this house.
01:06:04Well, let's get started, then.