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So, we decided

to have a procedure

where you were both born early

and... the doctors didn't

think you were gonna live.

So, um..

I remember you were so tiny.

Not even two pounds.

I remember the doctors

putting you in this glass box

with tubes coming out

everywhere. And, um..

Uh, tsk, then they..

Started tellin' us

about all these

surgeries that you'd need

and about how you'd be on pills

for the rest of your life.

How your gut didn't develop.

They didn't know if anything

would be able fix it.

And..

Sean, we wanted nothing more..

Than to help you.

And all that stuff

you would need

was way more than

we could afford.

Uh, then a social worker came in

and said that

there are these couples.

They could take a preemie.

They had money and time.

We knew right away that that was

the best option for you.

I was so scared that

we were gonna ruin your life

or, or that you'd die

because we couldn't..

You know, get you

the treatment that you needed.

So, we looked at some couples

and picked a pair of scientists.

And that, they were older

and really wanted kids

and they could give you

the treatment you needed.

Plus, I always thought

that maybe some day

they could find a way

to make you better.

You have no idea

what it means to me, to Paula..

To see you healthy.

And..

Tss, looking awesome.

You are a miracle.

But you guys wanted to keep me.

Absolutely.

Yeah.

Feel like

I'm walking on a tightrope

Far too long

with nothing under my feet

Would you hold me up

so I can let go

Count to one two three

and then catch me

Ho ho ho

I see the face that

I can't resist

So don't worry

I wonder what my friends

are doing right now.

I bet it's less weird than this.

- Hey.

- Hey.

Hey.

How are you doing?

Fine.

That was kind of

an avalanche, huh?

Yeah.

Yeah, you can say that again.

You know, but it, it was good.

I, uh, I wanted to meet them.

So..

I'm sorry for what I said

about our parents.

They're not actually that bad.

No worries.

Do you like them?

Yeah.

Yeah, they're-they're cool.

They are.

But, they were kind of

on their best behavior tonight.

They're usually

a pain in my ass.

Well, I mean, I think

most parents can be

a pain in the ass.

I know my parents

certainly can be.

I hate it when you say that.

Your parents are my parents.

Those people are, I don't know..

Something.

Yeah, but..

Chloe, those people

were all I knew.

They took care of me.

I know.

I'm sorry.

Are you okay?

No, not really.

Sorry.

This is all my fault.

Actually, all this is my fault.

Everything.

I mean, I-I don't really

see how that's possible.

They didn't tell you?

Tell me what?

The reason you're sick.

I mean, the reason I was sick

was 'cause

I didn't develop properly.

I mean, that-that sort of stuff

just happens with twins.

Yeah, but..

That was me.

I was this giant, evil baby

crushing you..

Not letting you grow.

They barely saved your life.

Chloe, I don't think

you did it on purpose.

You weren't an evil baby.

If I hadn't..

None of this would've happened..

We would've been

a normal family.

I don't know about normal.

You'd be happy.

You know, we can't undo it.

So..

'You could live with us.'

'We could share a room

and, we could surf.'

'Seriously.'

Move up here.

Is it-is it even doable? I..

Sure it is, I mean..

I could tell that

they love you and..

I love you.

You're my own brother.

I love you too, sis.

Chloe.

Oh, my God, okay, uh..

You're the best.

You know that, right?

I can't wait till

you're up here for good.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Wait. How did she interpret

that as a yes?

'Drives eight hours

and sleeps in a parking lot.'

'I'm not assuming anything.'

Where're his parents?

Probably out looking for him.

Well, clearly not hard enough.

'I'm just saying

it's a crap situation.'

'I mean, we should call CPS.'

'What?'

- 'For Sean's sake.'

- 'That's ridiculous.'

'They've obviously

put a lot of time and money'

'into making him better.'

'Doesn't sound like

bad parenting to me.'

'Yeah, well, just

because you're rich'

'doesn't mean

you're good people.'

How do I rewind?

I just wanna go home.

Robert, it's him.

He says

he's gonna see us tomorrow.

And?

And he hopes that

we're having fun.

Is he on drugs?

We're gonna find him.

We're gonna find him.

- 'Thank you.'

- 'Mm-hmm.'

Vegan pancakes, can't fake that.

Not hungry?

I'm starving because

they may be weed pancakes.

I'm tired,

because I didn't sleep

and I have no idea

how I'm gonna get home

before my parents.

Oh, yeah,

and I still need to leave

without having Chloe go nuts.

Ah, not really.

Maybe it's the drive home?

Maybe it's the shitty breakfast.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Are you sure

you're alright to drive down?

Yeah. I'm good.

Well, Henry and I

can drive down with you

and one of us can fly back.

Um, so, taking the one down

is a good plan.

And, uh, it's,

it's that one there.

Well, we'll stock you up

with a lots of munchies...

Or one of us can just go

with you, it's no problem.

Really, it's okay.

I mean, everything.

I don't want you to have to

run into my other parents.

- 'It would be weird.'

- Um..

Look, it's-it's fine, Sean.

If-if you're scared

to go home..

Clearly, this is a,

this is a big deal.

I mean, are you..

Are you afraid

of what your dad's gonna do

when you get home?

Well, yeah. I mean, if he

finds out, he's gonna flip.

'So will my mom, but..'

Okay. Um..

Sean, honey..

- Does your dad beat you?

- What?

It's okay to talk to us,

we're safe.

Whatever, whatever

he said to you..

We can take care of you.

We can take care of you.

'You can tell us,

we are safe for you.'

I mean, he, he pushed me once...

- I-I told you.

- Oh, my God.

Oh, you-you are more than

welcome to stay here

for as long as you want,

we are..

- 'Totally.'

- We're so happy to do that.

They're never gonna

let me leave now.

I'm gonna have to be vegan.

I can't do this.

We can take care of you.

We'll figure something out,

for as long as you need.

'Totally.'

I'll grab it.

Okay, thank you.

Is that your mother again?

- Hi.

- Chloe, good morning.

Is Sean here?

Uh, how do you know my name?

Facebook.

Figures. Uh, Sean?

No.

I think that's his parents.

- Oh, uh..

- Are you okay?

I never thought I'd say this,

but thank God

that Val Moreth is here.

I just have to get out of here

before anyone finds out

the truth.

And we'll be okay.

- I'm okay, I'm okay.

- What's going on?

- What're you doing here?

- Excuse me.

- No, I haven't.

- What did you eat?

Did you check the ingredients?

Who is this?

- The da.. Wait, the other dad.

- It's him.

Sean, Sean..

Are they stressing you out?

- Um..

- Excuse me?

- 'Hi, excuse me, yeah.'

- We should go.

Okay, well, you two listen,

we all know

happy boys

don't run away from home.

I-I don't know

who you people are

but that's a steep assumption.

Let's go, Sean.

Okay, uh, uh he's only gonna

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