Hear My Love Again Shortdrama
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00:00:00Can you believe they sent a deaf stylist?
00:00:08Who do they think are going to be wearing these haute couture designer pieces today?
00:00:18And he's Mr. Congressman Marcus Flakes, he's so handsome.
00:00:40Congressman Marcus is California's youngest and most promising political star.
00:00:44OMG, imagine dating someone that hot.
00:00:48His wife is a religious star.
00:00:52My friend Tommy said he adores his wife so much, he never brings her to any public events to protect her from the media.
00:01:00Has anyone ever actually seen his wife?
00:01:17Where's my mom?
00:01:41Okay.
00:01:51Go home.
00:01:59We're married, but I'm just a pawn in his quest for power.
00:02:04In his grand narrative, I am nothing but the shadow to his shining star.
00:02:33I can hear.
00:02:51How can I hear?
00:02:55No security for a politician's wife.
00:03:00Finding you was almost too easy.
00:03:03I'm kidnapped?
00:03:04Call your husband.
00:03:06Now!
00:03:09That's right.
00:03:10You're deaf.
00:03:15Go home.
00:03:23Marcus?
00:03:24Marcus, please pick up the phone.
00:03:27Of course.
00:03:28Thank you, Congressman.
00:03:29Of course, absolutely.
00:03:39Hello?
00:03:42Hello?
00:03:43I have your wife.
00:03:44You're going to do exactly as I say, or I'm going to kill her.
00:03:57Hello?
00:03:58I have your wife.
00:03:59And if you don't do exactly what I say...
00:04:02I'm gonna kill her.
00:04:04I don't have time for these games.
00:04:05Congressman Marcus!
00:04:07I truly cannot believe that you don't care about your wife's life.
00:04:11And I'm telling you, I get three or four of these scams a week, so why don't you go kick rocks?
00:04:15I'll tell you one more time.
00:04:16She's my hostage.
00:04:18Well, then call me when she's a corpse.
00:04:22Woo!
00:04:23That man is fucking cruel, you know that?
00:04:27Heartless politician.
00:04:29You know, if he doesn't care about whether or not you die, I guess it's my choice.
00:04:35And believe me, you're beautiful.
00:04:38It's a shame you're not going to know what you're dying for.
00:04:42Fuck!
00:04:43Marcus, you motherfucker!
00:04:58Tom?
00:05:01Tom, I keep getting scam calls to my phone.
00:05:03I need you to check out the origin of the number.
00:05:05I've already checked this number a hundred times.
00:05:07I understand, but we need to make sure that my wife is safe.
00:05:10Copy that.
00:05:11Also, if you could just let Mr. Versace know I'll be right with him.
00:05:29What are you doing?
00:05:38No.
00:05:40Alcohol.
00:05:43Are you kidding me?
00:05:45Give me that!
00:05:52What is with the attitude?
00:06:01Hello?
00:06:03Mr. Flick, the call had an antispirant, and it was too brief to trace.
00:06:07They also used a voice changer, so voice analyst is out.
00:06:12These people have no idea who they're dealing with.
00:06:15They really think that my wife is my weakness.
00:06:18Ridiculous.
00:06:19Marcus, I cannot believe that the first thing I hear in three years is that you wanted me dead.
00:06:25Tom, I need you to set up a security detail for Ariel.
00:06:29And absolutely under no circumstances should she find out.
00:06:32Just make sure it doesn't interfere with her life or work.
00:06:34Understood?
00:06:49I've rigged this phone against tracking.
00:06:51Your husband can't trace it.
00:06:54Marcus marrying you three years ago from my sister was the biggest mistake of my life.
00:06:59Now that I have my hearing back, I'm going to make sure everything gets back on track.
00:07:13Marcus, you're not supposed to see me before the wedding.
00:07:15Take the dress off.
00:07:18Really? This is what you want, to be the wife of a politician?
00:07:22It's just like the dress. It's not even yours.
00:07:25Do I have a choice?
00:07:26Let's get things straight.
00:07:28I married Rochester in order to secure my run for the house.
00:07:31Your sister runs off, so now you get to be the replacement.
00:07:39So, I'm really just a replacement to you?
00:07:54Yeah.
00:07:56Yeah, you are.
00:08:00Okay, let's establish a couple ground rules.
00:08:03One, I'm technically going to be married to Claire, so we have to conceal your identity.
00:08:08Two, you're not making any public appearances.
00:08:11And three, during our marriage, there are no children whatsoever.
00:08:16Okay?
00:08:18Are you listening?
00:08:19Why are you doing this to me?
00:08:22Because people like us are not afforded the choice.
00:08:36Ariel.
00:08:38Ariel, are you okay?
00:08:41Ariel?
00:08:51Ariel?
00:09:00Has Ariel recovered any of her hearing since that sudden deafness at the wedding?
00:09:05It's not so bad being deaf, Mrs. Flick.
00:09:07It spares Ariel from hearing anything that might damage Marcus' campaign for governor.
00:09:12Exactly.
00:09:13And when Marcus becomes governor, we might consider cosmetic surgery for Ariel.
00:09:19Make her look more like her sister.
00:09:21I'm sure the public will sympathize with Marcus that he has not abandoned his disabled wife.
00:09:27You're so wise, Mr. Flick. That's a brilliant strategy.
00:09:31You all seem more concerned about politics than the well-being of my wife.
00:09:35You really think it's appropriate gloating over her condition?
00:09:38I was just considering your career.
00:09:41While we're on the topic, as long as I'm married to Ariel,
00:09:43we're not going to be doing any reconstructive surgery to make her look like her sister.
00:09:47I'm not going to allow it.
00:09:49Why is he defending me now?
00:09:51On that note, we're going to be taking our leave.
00:10:14Stop!
00:10:18I'm visiting wildfire victims tomorrow, and I need your help picking an outfit.
00:10:25Remember, nothing too high profile.
00:10:39Not bad.
00:10:44Marcus.
00:10:48It's a good thing you couldn't hear what my parents said about you.
00:10:56I want to thank you all for making the time to be here today. I think that's a big deal.
00:11:03I think it's important to just acknowledge that, in spite of recent events, it's...
00:11:10Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within the month, or your scandal goes public.
00:11:34Our state goes public.
00:11:37Our state goes through a lot of disasters. Mudslides, we deal with droughts, we deal with wildfires.
00:11:43In my understanding, over the last 40 years, a lot of things have built up to this moment.
00:11:49A lot of things that are perceived to bring us to...
00:11:57Just one moment, guys.
00:12:02Who is this?
00:12:03Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within the month, or your scandal goes public.
00:12:08I don't think you've done your homework.
00:12:10My wife's name is Claire.
00:12:12No, Claire's the older sister.
00:12:14When she ran away three years ago, you married Ariel to save your political career.
00:12:18What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar and a hypocrite?
00:12:24What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar and a hypocrite?
00:12:28Swapping wives between two sisters?
00:12:30I didn't want my wife's name to be Ariel.
00:12:33Tell me who the hell this is.
00:12:34It doesn't matter who I am. Divorce your wife, and...
00:12:37Your secrets disappear with me.
00:12:39I mean, after all, she's just a substitute, and you hate her, so...
00:12:42It shouldn't really be a problem.
00:12:44There's no need for you to tell me.
00:12:46I don't want to hear it.
00:12:48After all, she's just a substitute, and you hate her, so...
00:12:51It shouldn't really be a problem.
00:12:53There's no chance I'm divorcing Ariel.
00:12:55There's nothing to think about it.
00:12:57I'll give you a month, or...
00:12:59I'll kill her.
00:13:04Kill her.
00:13:07It must be because Marcus is running for governor, so now he doesn't want to divorce me.
00:13:13Now I need a new plan.
00:13:18A few months later...
00:13:34Mr. Flick, you're about to be on camera, and the press will definitely make a big deal of that wound.
00:13:40Tom, I want you to get me the best computer engineers in the world.
00:13:43We're gonna nail the bastards threatening Ariel.
00:13:46Copy that, sir.
00:13:47Now, I need you to make it a top priority that we find a fashion consultant.
00:13:51I want some fashion editor.
00:13:53I want someone who understands political messaging.
00:14:00Hi, Johnny.
00:14:11There are some things that can only be appreciated once they're gone, you know?
00:14:15I mean, I've lived the past three years of my life in a silent hell, and now...
00:14:19Life has given me a second chance to hear again.
00:14:24This time...
00:14:27I'm gonna live for myself.
00:14:37This time...
00:14:40I'm gonna live for myself.
00:14:43Johnny, you're my guardian angel, you know that, right?
00:14:47I mean, I know that when Mom married into the Rochester family, they wouldn't accept you because of your...
00:14:54Differences, but...
00:14:56I need you to know that I would never give up on you.
00:15:00Ever.
00:15:03Okay?
00:15:12Okay.
00:15:42Dr. Park, is it possible to regain hearing in a case like my wife's?
00:15:46Is it treatable with surgery?
00:15:48Her sudden deafness was triggered by a severe shock.
00:15:51We can attempt surgery, but I must be honest, the chances of success are very slim.
00:15:58If it works, it would be absolutely close to a miracle.
00:16:02It's just something that doesn't happen very often.
00:16:05I'm so sorry.
00:16:07I know it's not the news you wanted to hear.
00:16:12We're doing everything we can, okay?
00:16:14Okay.
00:16:16There we go.
00:16:23Learn to please your husband and have a baby, A-S-E-P.
00:16:42A-S-E-P.
00:16:44A-S-E-P.
00:16:46A-S-E-P.
00:16:48A-S-E-P.
00:16:50A-S-E-P.
00:16:52A-S-E-P.
00:16:54A-S-E-P.
00:17:09Tom, the man just sent me a few photos.
00:17:12I need you to trace him.
00:17:13Yes, sir.
00:17:14Keep him on the line for more than five minutes for better tracking.
00:17:29Did you see that?
00:17:30It's a central photo of your wife that she sent to someone else.
00:17:33She's cheating on you.
00:17:35My wife wouldn't cheat on me.
00:17:42Why, you don't think she's attractive enough?
00:17:44No, I think she's quite attractive, actually.
00:17:47I just know her.
00:17:49And she wouldn't betray her promises.
00:17:51You know, those photos you sent, the faces are unrecognizable.
00:17:55How are you so confident that they're my wife?
00:17:57Didn't you just boast about knowing your wife so well?
00:18:00Your husband broke my heart.
00:18:02I'm sorry.
00:18:03I'm sorry.
00:18:04I'm sorry.
00:18:05I'm sorry.
00:18:06I'm sorry.
00:18:07I'm sorry.
00:18:08I'm sorry.
00:18:09I'm sorry.
00:18:10How do you know about the birthmark?
00:18:11Who are you?
00:18:12It doesn't matter who I am.
00:18:14Here are my demands.
00:18:15Divorce your wife or this provocative photo goes public.
00:18:18I'll claim that the perfect congressman
00:18:20can't satisfy his wife.
00:18:22Leaving her to find happiness elsewhere.
00:18:24What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:40What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:46Damn, I hadn't thought of that.
00:18:48I hate her. I can't stand seeing her live such a privileged life.
00:18:52Well, I'm not going to indulge your twisted desires.
00:18:55She's my wife and I'm going to protect her.
00:18:57Don't act like you really love her.
00:18:59You're just worried that a divorce would hurt your political image.
00:19:02You think you know me so well.
00:19:04If you love someone, you don't trap them in a political sham marriage, you hypocrite.
00:19:10Hello?
00:19:12Hello?
00:19:14This man is too complicated to understand.
00:19:22Now, sir, we've hit a snag with the anti-surveillance software.
00:19:25You know, it's only been traced in a general area.
00:19:29Okay, go ahead.
00:19:30Your phone's location is within a five-mile radius.
00:19:34Which includes your house, sir.
00:19:40ARIEL
00:19:48Ariel.
00:19:50She's in danger.
00:20:09ARIEL
00:20:37Are you mad at me?
00:20:40Ariel.
00:20:42Don't!
00:20:44Okay, I won't touch you.
00:21:10We require a candidate who grasps the significant impact of clothing on political image-making
00:21:15and understands how each garment can tell a compelling story.
00:21:29Mom, what are you doing? That's my work.
00:21:32Instead of focusing on this garbage,
00:21:34why don't you learn how to dress nicely so you can catch a good man like your sister did?
00:21:38Mom, clothing isn't just a tool for attracting men.
00:21:41I can't believe you just said that.
00:21:43Ariel, you are going to stop chasing these fanciful dreams.
00:21:47Do you remember where you came from?
00:21:50Without my marriage into the Rochester family,
00:21:52you wouldn't even have the money to attend a private school and focus on this nonsense.
00:21:57If you don't want to end up poor again, listen to me.
00:22:01Focus your efforts on finding a wealthy husband.
00:22:05Just like I did.
00:22:08Okay.
00:22:22Well, the worst I could say is no.
00:22:32As long as this brings me closer to my dream of being a designer,
00:22:35I'm ready to work for anyone.
00:22:39I can't let anybody, especially him, find out I can hear again.
00:22:43I have to stay silent in public and avoid reacting too quickly.
00:22:47Maybe using text-to-speech is the best.
00:23:08My name is Ariel Anderson.
00:23:10I graduated from the School of Visual Art with a degree in fashion design.
00:23:12I lost my hearing due to an accident three years ago.
00:23:15Unfortunately, a hearing aid won't really help.
00:23:17Therefore, I'd appreciate it if you could use pen and paper for communication.
00:23:20I assure you I can keep up.
00:23:22I'm concerned that her hearing might affect her performance.
00:23:25Recruiting a disabled woman will make our campaign team look more diverse and socially responsible.
00:23:31The board has to think better of us.
00:23:33I hear both of your concerns, however.
00:23:35The reality is we only need a wardrobe consultant that's qualified.
00:23:41The congressman needs to attend an unscheduled event.
00:23:44Please adjust the suit accordingly.
00:24:01Please adjust the suit accordingly.
00:24:17Is she modifying it just by eye?
00:24:31Congressman Flick, may I ask you to try it on?
00:24:47Five feet, nine inches tall, 165 pounds.
00:24:50Chest, 33.6 inches.
00:24:52Waist, 32.9 inches.
00:24:54Hips, 35.7 inches.
00:24:56These are the congressman's measurements and I'm confident that they're accurate.
00:24:59That's entirely correct.
00:25:02True.
00:25:03But I need a wardrobe consultant, not a tailor.
00:25:17But I need a wardrobe consultant, not a tailor.
00:25:22Sorry, Congressman, I can't hear.
00:25:28I want you to take a look at these photos.
00:25:30Tell us five things that you see wrong with them.
00:25:42The tie is too flashy, the pants are too short, and overall, the photo screams one word.
00:25:46Arrogance.
00:25:49She is incredible.
00:25:53She's the one.
00:26:00Welcome.
00:26:10I was supposed to be divorcing him, but now I guess I'm working with him.
00:26:19Hi, I'm Daniel Campbell.
00:26:23It's good to meet you.
00:26:25I'm so happy to have you on the team.
00:26:27You're great.
00:26:28Would you like to get a coffee?
00:26:31Sure.
00:26:32Yeah?
00:26:33Yeah.
00:26:50Who is that guy?
00:26:51Can we fire that guy?
00:26:52What?
00:26:53No, that's inappropriate.
00:26:54We can't fire people for no good reason.
00:26:56No good reason?
00:26:57That'll go against our team's reputation.
00:26:59Also, not to mention the upcoming campaign.
00:27:02Well, then keep a close eye on him, okay?
00:27:04That's not part of my job.
00:27:08So, um, what happened here?
00:27:12Sorry.
00:27:17Accident.
00:27:23Oh.
00:27:24Why don't you get, um, cochlear implants?
00:27:27Cochlear implants for your ear?
00:27:29Too robotic?
00:27:33Interesting.
00:27:34The silence helps me work.
00:27:42Cool.
00:27:50How's your day at work, Campbell?
00:27:51It's my lunch break, Mr. Flick.
00:27:53Right.
00:27:55Well, then.
00:27:56I think my new wardrobe consultant needs to check on her duties.
00:28:23Ring.
00:28:28Ring.
00:28:35Didn't you insist that we hide the fact that we're married?
00:28:37So why would I bother wearing a ring?
00:28:41Someone hitting on you.
00:28:46Maybe you haven't noticed, but I'm a human too.
00:28:48I have a life.
00:28:54Oh, my God.
00:28:55Oh, my God, it's you in the photo.
00:28:59Fucking asshole.
00:29:01Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:29:03I'm sorry!
00:29:14Ariel.
00:29:16I'm sorry.
00:29:19No, Ariel.
00:29:23Ariel.
00:29:29Don't forget.
00:29:30I'm still paying your brother's medical bills.
00:29:44Marcus, I cannot believe you threatened me with my own brother.
00:29:48What happened to you?
00:29:50What happened to us?
00:29:54The more successful he becomes, the more he feels like a stranger.
00:29:59He's nothing like the Marcus I've known since I was 16.
00:30:15Don't worry.
00:30:16Just hold on tight, and I'll always protect you.
00:30:19Marcus?
00:30:21Marcus?
00:30:23How come you're always free to visit Johnny with me?
00:30:28Well, your brother's my brother.
00:30:31When I get older, I'm going to protect you, okay?
00:30:35I promise.
00:30:50I promise.
00:31:10Stay.
00:31:15Congressman Flake.
00:31:17Forgive me for asking, but why have I never been introduced to your wife?
00:31:21Your competitors bring their spouses to events like this, and they do quite well for themselves.
00:31:26Right.
00:31:27But I don't consider my wife to be an accessory.
00:31:29She's her own person.
00:31:31And I don't need her chained to me at all times.
00:31:34You are the perfect husband.
00:31:37Pleasure.
00:31:47You again.
00:31:48Don't know how to quit, huh?
00:31:49Have you made up your mind?
00:31:50Are you divorcing your wife or not?
00:31:52Threats, huh?
00:31:53Go ahead.
00:31:54You're just going to want to regret this.
00:31:55I don't understand you.
00:31:57You say you love your wife, and you want her to live a life that she chooses.
00:32:00And then you turn around and you treat her like a prop.
00:32:02You make me sick.
00:32:04How did you hear about this?
00:32:07Were you at the gala?
00:32:08Have you ever asked her what kind of life she would like to live?
00:32:11Have you even asked her if she loves you?
00:32:13I swear to God, if you do anything to Ariel, I will kill you.
00:32:15I will make you regret it.
00:32:19Ariel!
00:32:32Ariel!
00:32:37Can you hear me?
00:32:38Have you recovered your hearing?
00:32:39Stop!
00:32:40Can you hear me?
00:32:41Have you recovered your hearing?
00:32:42Stop!
00:32:43Why did you turn around when I just called your name?
00:32:49Have you been on the phone?
00:32:52Oh my God.
00:32:55Gas leak!
00:32:56Oh my God!
00:33:11You
00:33:22On the porch?
00:33:24She seemed to be on the phone.
00:33:26Was it her all along?
00:33:28Water.
00:33:41Why?
00:33:56It's not her.
00:34:04Explain!
00:34:05Explain!
00:34:10Just friends.
00:34:11Friends?
00:34:14I'm going to bed.
00:34:16Ariel.
00:34:20I'm jealous, okay?
00:34:21I'm sorry.
00:34:22I'm jealous.
00:34:23I'm jealous of what you and Daniel have.
00:34:35I'm jealous of what you and Daniel have.
00:35:06What?
00:35:08Sleep.
00:35:12Yeah, but you're my wife.
00:35:23Sometimes I forget that you can't hear me.
00:35:27It's crazy that we've been married for three years.
00:35:30And I feel like you hate me more and more.
00:35:36You hate me for being in this marriage, but
00:35:39if you're not with me, how can I protect you?
00:35:42I don't want you to be the perfect wife.
00:35:44You don't need to be the perfect daughter-in-law.
00:35:47I just want you to do what you love.
00:35:51I'm the one stuck in this family.
00:35:55And that's enough.
00:36:06Marcus, I can't see you clearly.
00:36:09Sometimes you're cold and cruel, but other times
00:36:12you sound like you love me.
00:36:15Which one is the real you?
00:36:26Sorry I'm late, everybody.
00:36:27Once dinner, I'm going to be ready.
00:36:30Enough with the carbs, Marcus.
00:36:32Your body shape reflects the family you come from.
00:36:35You don't want to end up obese like one of those poor people, do you?
00:36:41Sorry, Mom.
00:37:03There, you're home.
00:37:05You made PB&J, my favorite.
00:37:32You're welcome.
00:38:03Oh.
00:38:15Help with clothes?
00:38:19Thanks.
00:38:27I really got to keep a close eye on her.
00:38:30Make sure she stays close to me.
00:38:33Sure enough, I'm never just your wife.
00:38:35I'm a pawn.
00:38:53So, we're going to have to make sure that everything is going to stick together.
00:38:56Oh, here we are.
00:38:58Hi, everybody.
00:38:59My name is Congressman Marcus Flick, and this is my team, okay?
00:39:03We came a long way to hear your thoughts.
00:39:04Please, guys, get them out there.
00:39:06Well, I'm curious what you plan to do about this drought
00:39:09we've been struggling with these last 18 months.
00:39:12That's a great question.
00:39:15Off the noggin, I think it's important to point out
00:39:17that all of your needs have been finding their way to Sacramento,
00:39:21but they have also been falling onto deaf ears.
00:39:24Marcus is so handsome, isn't he?
00:39:26He's the pride of California.
00:39:28The most stylish, well-dressed politician in the state, hands down.
00:39:33And such a perfect husband keeps his wife out of the spotlight to protect her.
00:39:37Perfect husband?
00:39:38These people do not know the first thing about Marcus Flick.
00:39:41What'd you say?
00:39:52Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
00:39:57Do you want to check on the horses?
00:40:03They're right over there, so...
00:40:12Come on, sweetie.
00:40:13Here, let me share.
00:40:16Looks like you two are having fun.
00:40:18Yeah, we are.
00:40:20If you want to pet a horse, I have one over here you can check out.
00:40:24This one's fine.
00:40:29Perfect.
00:40:30Congressman, can I get a shot of you two feeding the horse?
00:40:33Yeah, if you could feed the horse with her, please.
00:40:44Could you feed the horse with her, please?
00:40:47This is great.
00:40:48Perfect.
00:40:50Yes.
00:40:51Yes.
00:40:53Oh, perfect.
00:41:00What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:41:04What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:41:06That's insane.
00:41:07What everyone is praising is kindness and sincerity.
00:41:10No one is even noticing, Ariel.
00:41:12The governor's campaign is coming up.
00:41:14We need to be careful.
00:41:23Simone?
00:41:24What?
00:41:25I'm sorry.
00:41:26What?
00:41:27I'm sorry.
00:41:28What?
00:41:29I'm sorry.
00:41:30I'm sorry.
00:41:32Simone?
00:41:33I thought I told you to handle your daughter.
00:41:40Congressman, we're moving on to the next activity.
00:41:43Okay.
00:41:44I'm going to want my wardrobe stylist with me at all times.
00:41:47Just in case she needs to help me on the spot.
00:41:50Okay.
00:41:58He is a control freak.
00:42:01He is a control freak.
00:42:17So, I understand the likelihood of you guys actually being able to read this is pretty low.
00:42:22More or less, just trust me.
00:42:25Marcus!
00:42:31Marcus!
00:42:51Are you alright?
00:42:53Yeah, I'm alright.
00:42:55Are you hurt?
00:42:56I'm fine.
00:43:02Ariel.
00:43:03Ariel, can you hear me?
00:43:07No, I can't hear you.
00:43:10Ariel, if you can hear me, why are you answering my questions?
00:43:13I don't understand.
00:43:17Ariel, tell me the truth.
00:43:20Can you hear me?
00:43:27Why did you lie to me?
00:43:31Why did you lie to me?
00:43:42Let go of me!
00:43:44How long have you had your hearing back and when did you get your hearing back?
00:43:47Ariel, why did you lie to me?
00:43:53The day you wanted me dead.
00:44:02What are you talking about?
00:44:05The day my hearing came back was the day you wanted me dead.
00:44:07When did I want you dead?
00:44:09God, you really don't remember?
00:44:11The day I got kidnapped?
00:44:13The first thing I heard when I got my hearing back was you saying,
00:44:16call me back when she's a corpse.
00:44:20Oh my God.
00:44:22The phone call.
00:44:24It wasn't just a spam call.
00:44:28Why didn't you tell me that you were kidnapped?
00:44:30Why didn't you tell me that you were in danger?
00:44:32Have you always been like this? Blaming everybody but yourself?
00:44:36Did you even care that I was in danger?
00:44:38Do you even see me as your wife?
00:44:40Because every day that I spend with you, I am trapped in a life that I did not choose.
00:44:44How was I supposed to know that the way I'm treating you is causing you so much pain?
00:44:48Please just let me go.
00:44:50I'm just a replacement for my sister.
00:44:57Please just let me go.
00:44:59I'm just a replacement for my sister. Remember?
00:45:02You really think that of me?
00:45:04Because I wasn't blind or heartless before, Marcus.
00:45:07I could still feel things, I just couldn't hear.
00:45:15Ariel, please.
00:45:16Don't.
00:45:18Don't touch me.
00:45:22Don't touch me.
00:45:24Don't touch me.
00:45:27Ariel!
00:45:40So, she can actually hear now.
00:45:45This is getting interesting.
00:45:54You
00:46:24Hello, Mrs. Rochester.
00:46:36I've heard you can hear again.
00:46:38Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:46:49Hello, Mrs. Rochester.
00:46:51I've heard you can hear again.
00:46:53Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:46:55What the hell do you want?
00:46:56I thought you'd want to hear someone's voice.
00:46:58Come on, sweetie. Say hello to your dear brother.
00:47:02Johnny?
00:47:03No, please don't hurt him.
00:47:05Oh, well, I can't guarantee that. It depends on my mood.
00:47:09Look, if you do anything you want, just don't hurt him.
00:47:13What a deep love.
00:47:15That's touching, but you ruined my plan last time, remember?
00:47:19I swear to God, if you touch a hair on his head, I will make you pay!
00:47:22No, I'm not going to kill him.
00:47:24But as a punishment for your escape, I'm going to leave him in the mountains.
00:47:29I hope he's lucky enough to survive.
00:47:37Adrian, Amanda, the reality is we only have about eight weeks left of this campaign.
00:47:42So we need to lock in.
00:47:44Our goal is to get ahold of Sacramento, L.A., San Diego, all the official sprints.
00:47:52We need you.
00:48:00Johnny? Johnny? Johnny? Johnny? Johnny, it's going to be okay.
00:48:04I'm here now. I'm here. It's okay. It's me.
00:48:06It's Ariel. I'm here. It's okay. It's okay. I'm here.
00:48:10I'm here. It's going to be okay.
00:48:13It's okay.
00:48:15Congressman Flick, we found the woman in the unconscious now.
00:48:18Congressman... Marcus?
00:48:20Marcus? Marcus, it's Johnny. There's something wrong and I don't know what to do.
00:48:24I got you, okay? Don't panic. I'm going to take care of him.
00:48:27We need to get him to the hospital immediately.
00:48:29We're going to take a helicopter.
00:48:36Listen to me, okay? He's going to go to the hospital.
00:48:39We're going to take care of him immediately.
00:48:41But you're hurt too. You need treatment.
00:48:44Congressman Flick, can I ask your relationship with this lady and the victim?
00:48:50She's my...
00:48:53She's my wife.
00:49:03Can I ask your relationship with this lady and the victim?
00:49:07She's my...
00:49:09She's...
00:49:13She's my wife.
00:49:16And the victim's my brother.
00:49:18This is your wife?
00:49:20Yes. And we need to get her to the hospital immediately. She's in shock.
00:49:25We'll talk about this later.
00:49:42Doctor, how's my brother?
00:49:45The patient's stable. He's just a little shaken up, but he'll be fine. He just needs rest.
00:49:50We appreciate your care.
00:49:52Thank you, Doctor.
00:49:53Mr. Congressman Flick, it's an honor to serve you. We'll give him the best of everything.
00:49:57Don't worry. We'll take good care of your family.
00:50:05Marcus, I don't know how...
00:50:07You ruined everything again!
00:50:21You ruined everything again!
00:50:23Your son's in a coma, and your daughter's injured, and you're just going to come over here and start pointing fingers in a hospital?
00:50:28Marcus, it's all over in the news. Ariel went and rescued Johnny today.
00:50:32If people find out she's in a relationship with you, it could ruin your chances of being governor.
00:50:37That's not the point, okay? Family, family comes first.
00:50:40Don't misunderstand me. I care for Johnny.
00:50:43But he's out of danger now, and it's just a matter of time before he recovers.
00:50:47But you, you're in the middle of an election. One mistake can cost us everything.
00:50:52You care about election results, but I think you only care about your own profits, don't you?
00:50:57I'm telling you right now, you're going to treat my wife with respect, or you're going to have to leave.
00:51:02Now leave.
00:51:09Don't take it personally.
00:51:10How could I not? She's done this my whole life, regardless of if I could hear or not.
00:51:15That's the family I grew up in.
00:51:18Listen to me. You, me, Johnny, we're each other's family.
00:51:44Yes?
00:52:06You know, this is the first phone call we've had since you, since you lost your hearing three years ago.
00:52:11Yeah. First call.
00:52:14Yeah. Wait, is this the first? Did you call in another line?
00:52:20No, no, that's not, that's not what I meant.
00:52:23Um, how did you know Johnny was in danger today?
00:52:26Well, I asked the caretakers to inform me if anything ever happened to him, so...
00:52:31Why? Why would you do that?
00:52:34Well, because I promised you, Ariel. I promised that I was going to protect Johnny.
00:52:38Marcus, I...
00:52:39I don't know what to say. I mean, thank you.
00:52:42Johnny, I was so scared.
00:52:44I can't imagine what I'd do if anything happened to him.
00:52:48He's my only family left.
00:52:52Open the door.
00:53:05Open the door.
00:53:08Open the door.
00:53:17Hey.
00:53:29Wait, wait.
00:53:33You know, I would have gone crazy if anything happened to you today.
00:53:37Thank you, Marcus, for everything.
00:53:43Come to the office tomorrow. I've got something to share with you.
00:53:52Hey.
00:53:54I don't want you being my wardrobe consultant anymore.
00:53:57Why?
00:54:07I don't want you being my wardrobe consultant anymore.
00:54:10Why?
00:54:11Because I've been pushing you too much.
00:54:13And you need to follow your dreams.
00:54:18Here.
00:54:20What's this?
00:54:21This is the key to a design studio in downtown.
00:54:26I raised three million in capital just for you.
00:54:28It's all yours.
00:54:30Are you serious?
00:54:31I'm not joking.
00:54:32And I need you to promise me something, okay?
00:54:35Please do not tell your mom or anybody that you can hear now.
00:54:39Probably best so they're not judging us.
00:54:43Okay.
00:54:45I have something for you too.
00:54:49What is this?
00:54:52For the past three years, I have been documenting some of your looks.
00:54:56It's just some ideas, designs, and things.
00:55:02It's perfect.
00:55:06Come here.
00:55:16Come in.
00:55:19Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:33Come in.
00:55:36Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:39Okay, go ahead.
00:55:47Well, your governor's campaign has hit a critical phase.
00:55:52But your support is slipping.
00:55:54And meanwhile, Stephen Hopkins, his approval ratings are climbing.
00:56:02I have it under control.
00:56:03Under control?
00:56:04I don't see any progress in that.
00:56:07You are too distracted.
00:56:09Father, I'll handle my campaign.
00:56:11Ariel is not the problem.
00:56:13Hopkins' wife is actively involved in women's foundations and charity events, boosting his appeal.
00:56:20If you want to gain ground, Marcus, you need to present the image of a flawless family.
00:56:34Dress like Claire and join Marcus at campaign events?
00:56:51You won't do it?
00:57:04Father Ariel, she is herself.
00:57:06She's not imitating her sister.
00:57:08She's not going to pretend to be anyone else in order to win political votes.
00:57:11You ungrateful son of a bitch!
00:57:15We gave you everything!
00:57:17Resources, training, this position!
00:57:21And this?
00:57:22This is how you're going to disobey us?
00:57:24This is my wife, okay?
00:57:26Insulting her is disrespecting me!
00:57:28Respect?
00:57:29You!
00:57:30You are nothing without the flick name!
00:57:33Nothing!
00:57:44You!
00:57:45You are nothing!
00:57:49Everything that you have here is us!
00:57:52None of your merit!
00:57:53And I am thankful for what you did for me.
00:57:55That is my boundary.
00:57:56A true politician has no soft spots, Marcus.
00:58:00Well, if being a successful politician means using the people I love,
00:58:04then I'll give it all up.
00:58:06How can you say that, Marcus?
00:58:08This is ridiculous!
00:58:11If we'd have known, we never would have picked you up at the orphanage.
00:58:16Ever!
00:58:17And I'm not going to use the people I love to win political games.
00:58:21We never would have picked you up at the orphanage.
00:58:24Ever!
00:58:25Marcus is adopted.
00:58:29Let's go.
00:58:32Well, I'm sorry I wasn't the perfect son!
00:58:34Marcus, he's carried more than I ever realized.
00:58:55Congressman Marcus Flick to deliver inspiring election pep talk in Southern California.
00:59:05Here, for your campaign tomorrow.
00:59:08I already signed it.
00:59:12But the campaign just started and now you want a divorce?
00:59:16You see, somebody called me and they told me
00:59:20that if you love someone, you do not trap them in a political marriage.
00:59:27Everyone thought I was protected.
00:59:29But I was just helping myself.
00:59:31I was preventing you from what you wanted because I thought it was going to hurt you.
00:59:36But I was being a hypocrite.
00:59:40And I'm sorry.
00:59:43This?
00:59:45At least one of us gets to be free.
00:59:59But I was being a hypocrite.
01:00:02And I'm sorry.
01:00:04This?
01:00:06At least one of us gets to be free.
01:00:29And I'm sorry.
01:01:00I'm sorry.
01:01:25Congressman, do you know what a mistake you've made?
01:01:29You know, I don't know what I did tonight, but feel free to punish me.
01:01:32What are you saying? Aren't you afraid of being overheard?
01:01:36Ariel, can I talk dirty to my wife?
01:01:39Stop being slick.
01:01:41I, um, I made you a coat.
01:01:45For the rally tomorrow. Hope you like it.
01:01:48I'm sorry.
01:01:50I'm sorry.
01:01:52I'm sorry.
01:01:54I'm sorry.
01:01:56For the rally tomorrow. Hope you like it.
01:01:59Wait, a trench coat? Isn't that too flashy?
01:02:01No, the suit cliche thing is so over. People crave more personality these days.
01:02:05I'll do whatever you say, ma'am.
01:02:07Okay, well, I will bring you the coat.
01:02:10I'll see you.
01:02:12And, uh, I miss you.
01:02:16Okay, well, that's enough out of you.
01:02:19But, fine, I miss you too.
01:02:27Bye.
01:02:37Ah!
01:02:39Ah!
01:02:53Sir, a package arrived for you.
01:02:59Oh, my God.
01:03:02This is Ariel's coat. Where is she?
01:03:04No word yet. She's not answering calls.
01:03:06Well, you need to check her studio right now, okay?
01:03:09I'm on it, Congressman. Your supporters are waiting for you.
01:03:12You need to get on stage now.
01:03:14No, they can wait. I'm gonna go check on Ariel right now, okay?
01:03:18What are you doing? Look, time is gold.
01:03:21You don't want to let your sponsors down, do you?
01:03:26Tom, you're gonna go check on her right now.
01:03:28Tell me if anything changes.
01:03:32Thanks for having me, everybody. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:03:35It's gonna be as dark as it is. We're gonna have a great night, everybody.
01:03:43Oh, my God. There's water everywhere.
01:03:46There's water everywhere. Oh, my God, help!
01:03:59Oh, my God. There's water everywhere.
01:04:02There's water everywhere. Oh, my God, help!
01:04:04Somebody help me! Help, please!
01:04:11Johnny?
01:04:16Johnny? Johnny, wake up. That's not funny.
01:04:19Johnny, wake up. Oh, my God.
01:04:21Johnny, look what you did. It's all your fault.
01:04:24What did you do to Johnny? You're nothing but a curse.
01:04:27Oh, my God. Is he breathing? Johnny? Johnny?
01:04:30Does he hear me? It's all your fault.
01:04:32It's all my fault. Oh, my God.
01:04:34Johnny? Johnny? I need you.
01:04:37Help! Help!
01:04:50Turn it on.
01:04:57What do you want with me?
01:05:03You'll find out soon enough.
01:05:05Thanks for having me, everybody. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:05:20Oh, how sweet.
01:05:23You think the congressman knows his life is just a breath away from death?
01:05:30You want to get more treasure?
01:05:33Paul, no.
01:05:38Oh, you want me to do it? Fine.
01:05:42You're welcome.
01:05:44No, Marcus, don't answer.
01:05:48My goal is to increase economic growth by 20%
01:05:51all while tackling homelessness and reducing crime.
01:05:56Sir.
01:06:05Marcus, I'm so sorry. I love you. I lied to...
01:06:08No, Ariel. Ariel, where are you?
01:06:10I lied to you about the phone calls. I thought I could protect you.
01:06:14But now I think that maybe if I'd just been honest with you all along,
01:06:17none of this would have ever happened.
01:06:19Ariel, please stay on the phone, okay? Just tell me where you...
01:06:22Come alone, no cops, or she dies.
01:06:29I gotta go. Congressman, your speech is live nationwide.
01:06:32You can't just leave now.
01:06:36I gotta go.
01:06:52Well, that's so sweet.
01:06:54He's actually abandoning his campaign to save you.
01:06:58No, you can have all my money. Just don't make Marcus come here.
01:07:01Shut up.
01:07:05This isn't about money. This is about me and Marcus.
01:07:09You're just the paper.
01:07:11Wait a minute. Your voice.
01:07:14I know your voice.
01:07:16You haven't figured it out by now?
01:07:18It doesn't matter.
01:07:21You'll be dead soon anyway.
01:07:29Ariel!
01:07:32Oh, God.
01:07:48Ariel!
01:07:53Ariel!
01:07:57Ariel, I'm coming!
01:08:02Please.
01:08:05Ariel!
01:08:12Please pick up. Please pick up. Please pick up. Please pick up.
01:08:16Oh, God.
01:08:24Ariel!
01:08:31Ariel!
01:08:49Ariel!
01:08:52Oh, my God.
01:08:54Ariel!
01:08:56It's okay.
01:08:58I'm gonna get you home.
01:09:02Oh, my God.
01:09:05Marcus, behind you!
01:09:17It's you?
01:09:19It's you?
01:09:32It's me.
01:09:39It's you?
01:09:42It's you?
01:09:47But we were friends.
01:09:49You approached me.
01:09:52After years of digging and searching, I uncovered the real secrets about your perfect marriage.
01:09:58Yeah, I kidnapped you once you got away.
01:10:01You stole my phone, too, so I had to get closer.
01:10:04I joined your campaign team.
01:10:06Marcus, do you ever wonder why you couldn't track the threatening calls you were getting?
01:10:11That's because your culprit was right there on your I.T. team.
01:10:15How blind can you be?
01:10:17Marcus, do you ever wonder why you couldn't track the threatening calls you were getting?
01:10:22That's because your culprit was right there on your I.T. team.
01:10:26How blind can you be?
01:10:28This is all because you're trying to sabotage my campaign?
01:10:31It's not even worth it!
01:10:33Look at my face!
01:10:35Do you even recognize me?
01:10:37Do you know who I am?
01:10:39Do you know who I am?
01:10:41Do you know who I am?
01:10:43Do you know who I am?
01:10:45Do you know who I am?
01:10:47Of course you don't.
01:10:49Let me remind you.
01:10:51Fifteen years ago,
01:10:53the orphanage, your best...
01:10:55friend.
01:11:02No.
01:11:06No, no, it can't be.
01:11:08Yeah.
01:11:09Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:11:16No.
01:11:22No, no, it can't be.
01:11:24Yeah.
01:11:25Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:11:27Hey, where's my money?
01:11:29I don't have it.
01:11:31Where's my cash?
01:11:32I don't have anything.
01:11:33Where's my cash?
01:11:34Hey, leave him alone.
01:11:36Leave him alone.
01:11:38I don't have anything.
01:11:40Hey, leave him alone.
01:11:42Leave him alone.
01:11:44You okay?
01:11:46What happened?
01:11:48He called me a fat pig.
01:11:50Ignore them.
01:11:52They're just jerks.
01:11:54Thanks, Marcus.
01:11:56Can I hang out with you?
01:11:58Of course. We're friends now.
01:12:00Sean.
01:12:02What happened to you? You've changed.
01:12:04You recognize me now?
01:12:06Noble congressman?
01:12:08Or should I say you're an orphan nobody wanted?
01:12:10You keep that a secret
01:12:12from your voters too?
01:12:14Sean, why do you hate me? We were friends.
01:12:16Why do you hate me? Why are you targeting Ariel?
01:12:18Friends? You stole
01:12:20everything from me, Marcus.
01:12:22That stage you parade around
01:12:24on. This life of
01:12:26power and respect belonged
01:12:28to me, not to you.
01:12:36And at first, I'd let it go.
01:12:38I wanted to let it go.
01:12:40But every time I turned on the TV,
01:12:42I saw you parading around this
01:12:44perfect life, and it wasn't fair.
01:12:46The flicks chose Marcus.
01:12:48Shut up! The flicks chose me.
01:12:50But on adoption day,
01:12:52yeah, you remember,
01:12:54I got sick from the cake you gave me.
01:12:56I was at the hospital with food poisoning,
01:12:58so they took you instead.
01:13:00Sean, I went back to the orphanage.
01:13:02I spoke to the dean, and he said
01:13:04that you were adopted by a loving family,
01:13:06that you were happy.
01:13:08Happy?
01:13:10I was adopted into a nightmare.
01:13:12A couple that divorced
01:13:14and left me out to rot.
01:13:16What about that is happy?
01:13:20Sean, I'm sorry for what you went through,
01:13:22but revenge is not the way.
01:13:24We gotta figure this out together.
01:13:26Figure it out? What are we gonna figure out, Marcus?
01:13:28I spent years suffering,
01:13:30watching you live my life.
01:13:32We are never figuring it out.
01:13:38Hold on!
01:13:40Sean, I'm not gonna let you fall
01:13:42any further.
01:13:52Come on.
01:13:54Sean.
01:13:56Sean, we don't
01:13:58have to hate each other.
01:14:00Okay, just let it go. I will go to the police.
01:14:02I will explain everything. You don't have to
01:14:04worry about it. Just please...
01:14:06Please don't let the hatred
01:14:08consume you.
01:14:12You were always a saint, Marcus.
01:14:14Marcus, look out!
01:14:16Huh?
01:14:18Oh, my God!
01:14:20Oh, my God! Are you okay?
01:14:22Perfect.
01:14:24You get to die
01:14:26in front of the one you love the most.
01:14:28My revenge
01:14:30is complete.
01:14:32Daniel, don't! You don't need to...
01:14:38It's okay.
01:14:40You're okay. Just apply pressure.
01:14:42It's gonna be okay. I'm fine.
01:14:44I'm fine.
01:14:54Daniel, you don't need to...
01:14:58It's okay.
01:15:00You're okay. Just apply pressure.
01:15:02It's gonna be okay. I'm fine.
01:15:04I need you to apply pressure.
01:15:06I need you to stay with me, okay?
01:15:10I love you, and I need you to hang in there, okay?
01:15:12I love you.
01:15:14Don't say that right now. Please just hold that for later.
01:15:16We're gonna save that later, okay? We're gonna get out of here.
01:15:18Do you trust me?
01:15:20I trust you.
01:15:22Daniel Juan,
01:15:24come to the lake now. Marcus
01:15:26is dying.
01:15:42Ariel?
01:15:46Claire?
01:15:48Why are you
01:15:50here?
01:15:52I've been living abroad.
01:15:54Marcus and I have been talking,
01:15:56keeping in touch over the last couple years,
01:15:58and his assistant told me that he was hospitalized.
01:16:00I'm so sorry.
01:16:02I didn't realize you and Marcus
01:16:04still talked. I thought, um...
01:16:06You don't know that...
01:16:08why he married
01:16:10you instead of me?
01:16:18Claire.
01:16:20If you're trying to convince me to stay, don't bother.
01:16:22Claire, I admire your courage to lead the life you want.
01:16:24I don't want to be a pawn
01:16:26for the family's games anymore.
01:16:28I want to be free.
01:16:30I know.
01:16:32I'm not gonna hold you back anymore.
01:16:34But you gotta do one thing for me.
01:16:36Can you please tell your parents?
01:16:38Can you please tell them to let
01:16:40Ariel marry me?
01:16:42Marcus chose me?
01:16:53Marcus chose me?
01:16:55He knew that Simone would
01:16:57marry you off for money if he couldn't.
01:16:59He married you to protect you.
01:17:01And if he acted
01:17:03indifferent, it's only because he didn't want you
01:17:05to get too attached.
01:17:07Well, I didn't need to say that.
01:17:09You know Marcus.
01:17:11He can't admit his feelings very easily.
01:17:13But his love, it's...
01:17:17It's deeper than anyone's.
01:17:20So?
01:17:24He doesn't know that I've been in love with him since we were children?
01:17:26It's always
01:17:28been you, Ariel.
01:17:30Ever since we were children,
01:17:32it's only ever been you.
01:17:34He's always loved you.
01:17:50Marcus,
01:17:52you really are
01:17:54the dumbest asshole in the world.
01:17:56You know that, right?
01:17:58Why didn't you tell me you married me
01:18:00to protect me?
01:18:02Why were you so cold?
01:18:04Why did you...
01:18:06Why did you
01:18:08pretend you hated me?
01:18:10Because none of it worked.
01:18:14I still love you.
01:18:16Of course
01:18:18I still love you.
01:18:20But I need you.
01:18:22You can't leave me, okay?
01:18:28Take this ring.
01:18:31Take it.
01:18:34And put it on my finger again.
01:18:36I just...
01:18:39I need to
01:18:41hear you say that you love me.
01:18:44Please, Marcus.
01:18:48I...
01:19:06Marcus.
01:19:09You're awake.
01:19:19This...
01:19:21This ring wasn't left behind
01:19:23by your sister.
01:19:25It was made custom for you.
01:19:29It's unique just like you.
01:19:32It just wasn't the right time
01:19:34to give it to you before
01:19:36because you were mad,
01:19:38and I'm sorry.
01:19:40Marcus,
01:19:42are you always this overdramatic?
01:19:44Yes.
01:19:46And it's because I think you're the only one
01:19:48who can handle me.
01:20:08Miss
01:20:10Ariel Rochester.
01:20:13Will you still
01:20:16Will you still marry me?
01:20:20Yes.
01:20:22I will.
01:20:35Come here.
01:20:46Stop it!
01:20:48Stop! I'm not kidding.
01:20:51Don't be so naughty, Governor.
01:20:54I like it when you're naughty.
01:21:17I want to take a moment to thank my parents
01:21:20and my campaign team
01:21:22and all my friends out there
01:21:24who've carried me through every challenge.
01:21:27But above all,
01:21:29I want to thank my wife.
01:21:33Ariel Rochester,
01:21:36whose strength, courage, and love
01:21:39I wouldn't be alive without today.
01:21:42This woman is not only my wife,
01:21:45she is the dream
01:21:47that carried me through my childhood,
01:21:49and she's the light that pierces my darkest days.
01:21:52Ariel,
01:21:54I love you. Can you hear that?
01:21:56Yes, I can.
01:21:58That includes me.