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A Deep Dive Into Ana and Christian's Second Chapter

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

If Fifty Shades of Grey was about blindfolds, then Fifty Shades Darker is about masks. Because, don’t tell anyone, but Christian LOVES a good masquerade ball.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

So Ana, what say you? Are you “intrigued?”

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

OF COURSE she's intrigued. Just look at these beautiful masks!! (This is your friendly reminder that Christian has more money than he does kinky thoughts.)

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

Needless to say, after all that, Ana says yes to the masquerade ball, because she has never felt so fierce in her entire life.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

Allow me to be the first to welcome you to the ball! Ana’s wearing a lot of silver tonight … along with something(s) silver you can’t see. Also, can we talk about the size of Christian’s bowtie? Did he spend all of his money on masks?

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

Despite the look of this floor, Ana and Christian do not suddenly find themselves in the middle of a Tim Burton film. Rather, this is the dance that Christian wins after Ana is auctioned off. So in a way, he buys her? #romance

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

“These flowers are so pretty. But they’re not nearly as pretty as Christian.”

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

The classic Christian-looks-out-the-window shot is back, though this time he’s in an office filled with brown tones, not so much grey. Does this symbolize his evolution??

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

“My hair looks so great, but I’m moody because my boyfriend is complicated. I mean ex-boyfriend! Sorry.”

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

Once the flowers don’t work, Christian shows up at Jose’s art show to win Ana back. And because he understands boundaries with exes, he buys all of the pictures Jose took of her so that no one else can have them.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

That awkward moment when a couple is about to buy a photo of you and your possessive ex shows up.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

Gawker might’ve gone out of business, but Christian Grey is still in the business of gawking.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

“If you’re going to have make-up sex, it might as well be in the shower.” – Christian Grey … not really

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

“What do you want, Anastasia?” Christian asks her, really hoping she responds, "A million flowers."

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

But her actual answer is, “Whatever’s on the ceiling.”

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

These lats don’t come for free, guys.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

“Yep, I made the right decision.” (Is biting her finger the new biting her lip?)

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

The boat! The boat means happiness! And this time around, as Ana tells Christian, “No rules, no punishments, and no more secrets.”

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

But she didn’t say “No crazy ex-submissive-turned-stalker.”

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

Spoiler: Ana’s boss, Jack Hyde (played by Eric Johnson) is a jerk. He thinks Ana's pretty. Christian wants to kill him.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

“And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson.” (P.S. That’s NOT what Ana’s thinking right now after meeting Kim Basinger’s Elena Lincoln, a.k.a. the woman who created Christian Grey as we know him.)

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

From the looks of it, this is Christian coming face-to-face with Leila, his stalker. But more importantly, this is the single shot that should convince you to see this film. LOOK AT THAT MAN. (And say hi to Taylor!)

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

"I get that you have a stalker, but WHY haven't you complimented my hair yet?!"

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

If you didn’t know, there’s a helicopter crash in this book/movie. Christian has many talents, but flying isn’t in the top five.

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

Is this Ana’s boss at the masquerade ball? Is he about to push her down the stairs? What is happening?!

'Fifty Shades Darker' Trailer Deep Dive

“Do you think you’re the first woman who’s tried to save him?” No, you’re not. And if Leila has anything to say about it, you’ll be the last. BUT YAY LOVE!

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