HAD 2 BU

Just Sam and Cait doing what they do best! 😏

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No words needed! ❤️

Now watch Sam as he takes in the applause for Cait after her name is announced as one of the nominees. His pride is palpable.

There’s the narrative, which is illusion. Then there’s what’s real. The love between Sam and Cait is as real as it gets. 

“My body feels warmer than usual, and I become aware of the sweetest smell. Strawberries maybe? No, cherries. Definitely cherries. And something tickles the bottom of my chin, something soft and hard at the same time. A head? Yup, there's a head nestled in the crook of my neck.

My eyes open gradually and I find Hannah snuggled up against me. I'm on my back with both my arms wrapped around her, holding her tight to my body.”

Episode 1: The Deal | Episode 2: The Practice | Episode 7: The Stand Off

This scene from 1x05 is one of the many reasons why I will always hype up Belmont Cameli's performance as Garrett on Off Campus. I love this episode. This is more than just Garrett meeting Hannah's mom for the first time. It is a series of micro-expressions that is a masterclass in acting.

Garrett should be on top of the world. He and Hannah just had mind-blowing s*x to the point that "the whole campus heard that." It means she trusts him more than anything. He gave that to her. You see Garrett is happy but then he gets a text from Phil. You then see Garrett deregulate in the background as soon as that happens. All the happiness is gone. He doesn't know how to deal with Phil. All he knows is that it will be more ridicule and demands. Not a word is said but you see everything from Belmont.

Garrett meets Hannah's mom. The first thing she says is that he's handsome which of course he is. It is a compliment from someone who matters. Garrett lost his mom and Hannah's mom is saying he's a good man. Hannah's mom then says that her dad is a huge fan of Garrett. He follows the games. He's a super fan. He hypes up Garrett every chance he gets. Most importantly he's happy even when Garrett loses a game. The love is unconditional. He's proud of Garrett no matter what.

That kind of praise from a father figure is something that Garrett has never heard before. Phil has always had strings attached. In his mind Garrett could never measure up. Garrett was never enough. In this moment he is. It doesn't matter if he wins or loses. He is enough for Hannah's dad and that is everything to Garrett especially after getting that text from Phil.

I gotta tell you something. The other night at the Eastwood game, I was...struggling. And then, I heard someone singing. Elton John. I followed your voice through the tunnels. I saw you in the green room. Saying it out loud, I realize that sounds creepy, but...you were so, like, genuine, you know? Free. You centered me.