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Hear My Love Again Shortdrama
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Transcript
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?
00:01:17I'm just saying, I don't know.
00:01:41Okay.
00:01:48Go home.
00:01:51We're married, but I'm just a pawn in his quest for power.
00:01:59In his grand narrative, I am nothing but the shadow to his shining star.
00:02:06I am nothing but the shadow to his shining star.
00:02:36I can hear.
00:02:50How can I, how can I hear?
00:02:54No security for a politician's wife.
00:02:59Feeling you was almost too easy.
00:03:02I'm kidnapped?
00:03:03Call your husband.
00:03:05Now!
00:03:08That's right.
00:03:09You're deaf.
00:03:11Don't laugh.
00:03:14Go home.
00:03:22Marcus?
00:03:23Marcus, please pick up the phone.
00:03:26Of course.
00:03:27Of course.
00:03:28Absolutely.
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.
00:05:30What are you doing?
00:05:39No.
00:05:40Alcohol.
00:05:44Are you kidding me?
00:05:45Give me that.
00:05:53What is with the attitude?
00:06:02Hello?
00:06:03Mr. Flick, the call had an antispirosis measure 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.
00:06:20Marcus, I cannot believe that the first thing I hear in three years is that you wanted me dead.
00:06:26Tom, I need you to set up a security detail for Ariel.
00:06:30And absolutely under no circumstances should she find out.
00:06:33Just make sure it doesn't interfere with her life or work.
00:06:35Understood.
00:06:50I've rigged this phone against tracking.
00:06:52Your husband can't trace it.
00:06:55Marcus marrying you three years ago from my sister was the biggest mistake of my life.
00:07:00Now that I have my hearing back,
00:07:03it's back on track.
00:07:13Marcus, you're not supposed to see me before the wedding.
00:07:15Take the dress off.
00:07:17Really?
00:07:19This 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.
00:07:27I need to marry Rochester in order to secure my run for the house.
00:07:31Your sister runs off, so now you get to be the replacement.
00:07:38So, 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?
00:08:24Because people like us are not afforded the choice.
00:08:37Ariel.
00:08:39Ariel, are you okay?
00:08:42Ariel?
00:08:54Ariel?
00:09:01Has Ariel recovered any of her hearing since that sudden deafness at the wedding?
00:09:06It's not so bad being deaf, Mrs. Flick.
00:09:08It spares Ariel from hearing anything that might damage Marcus' campaign for governor.
00:09:13Exactly.
00:09:14And when Marcus becomes governor, we might consider cosmetic surgery for Ariel.
00:09:20Make her look more like her sister.
00:09:22The public will sympathize with Marcus that he has not abandoned his disabled wife.
00:09:27You're so wise, Mr. Flick.
00:09:29That's a brilliant strategy.
00:09:32You all seem more concerned about politics than the well-being of my wife.
00:09:36You really think it's appropriate gloating over her condition?
00:09:39I 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.
00:09:48I'm not going to allow it.
00:09:50Is he defending me now?
00:09:52On that note, we're going to be taking our leave.
00:10:14Stop!
00:10:19I'm visiting wildfire victims tomorrow, and I need your help picking an outfit.
00:10:26Remember, nothing too high profile.
00:10:39Not bad.
00:10:44Marcus.
00:10:49Good 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.
00:10:58I 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.
00:11:39Mudslides, 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,
00:12:05or 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?
00:12:23What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar and a hypocrite?
00:12:32What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar and a hypocrite?
00:12:36Swapping wives between two sisters?
00:12:38I didn't want my wife's name to be Ariel.
00:12:42Tell me who the hell this is.
00:12:43It doesn't matter who I am.
00:12:44Divorce your wife, and...
00:12:46Your secrets disappear with me.
00:12:47I mean, after all, she's just a substitute, and you hate her.
00:12:50So, it shouldn't really be a problem.
00:12:52There's no chance I'm divorcing Ariel.
00:12:54There's nothing to think about it.
00:12:57I'll give you a month, or...
00:12:58I'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.
00:13:23A few months later...
00:13:33Mr. Flick, you're about to be on camera, and the press will definitely make a big deal of that wound.
00:13:39Tom, I want you to get me the best computer engineers in the world.
00:13:42We're gonna nail the bastards threatening Ariel.
00:13:45Copy that, sir.
00:13:46Also, 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.
00:14:44Johnny, you're my guardian angel, you know that, right?
00:14:46I mean, I know that when Mom married into the Rochester family, they wouldn't accept you because of your...
00:14:53differences, but...
00:14:55I need you to know that I would never give up on you.
00:15:00Ever.
00:15:03Okay?
00:15:16Okay.
00:15:17Okay.
00:15:43Dr. Park.
00:15:44Can you help me 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.
00:16:41A-S-E-P.
00:16:42Tom, 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.
00:17:19Did you see that?
00:17:29It'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.
00:17:43Why? You don't think she's attractive enough?
00:17:44No, I think she's quite attractive actually.
00:17:46I just know her, and she wouldn't betray her promises.
00:17:48You know, those photos you sent, the faces are unrecognizable.
00:17:50How are you so confident that they're my wife?
00:17:52Didn't you just boast about knowing your wife so well?
00:17:54Ariel has a perfect husband.
00:17:59Good luck.
00:18:00Bye.
00:18:01Bye.
00:18:02Bye.
00:18:03Bye.
00:18:04Bye.
00:18:05Bye.
00:18:06Bye.
00:18:07Bye.
00:18:08Didn't you just boast about knowing your wife so well?
00:18:11Vera has a birthmark on her chest.
00:18:13Surely you're familiar with it.
00:18:14How do you know about the birthmark?
00:18:16Who are you?
00:18:17It doesn't matter who I am.
00:18:18Here are my demands.
00:18:19Divorce your wife or this provocative photo goes public.
00:18:22I'll claim that the perfect congressman
00:18:24can't satisfy his wife.
00:18:26Leaving her to find happiness elsewhere.
00:18:29What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:39What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:42Damn, I hadn't thought of that.
00:18:44I hate her.
00:18:45I can't stand seeing her live such a privileged life.
00:18:48Well, I'm not going to indulge your twisted desires.
00:18:51She's my wife and I'm going to protect her.
00:18:53Don't act like you really love her.
00:18:55You're just worried that a divorce would hurt your political image.
00:18:58You think you know me so well.
00:19:00If you love someone, you don't trap them in a political sham marriage, you hypocrite.
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.
00:19:22No, 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.
00:19:48Ariel.
00:19:50She's in danger.
00:20:04Fuck.
00:20:35You mad at me?
00:20:40Ariel.
00:20:41Don't!
00:20:43Okay.
00:20:44I won't touch you.
00:21:05We require a candidate who grasps the significant impact of clothing on political image-making
00:21:10and understands how each garment can tell a compelling story.
00:21:25Mom!
00:21:26What are you doing?
00:21:27That's my work.
00:21:28Instead of focusing on this garment,
00:21:30What are you doing?
00:21:31That'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.
00:21:42I can't believe you just said that.
00:21:44Ariel, 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.
00:22:22Well, the worst I could say is no.
00:22:27Yeah.
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.
00:22:58ARIEL ANDERSON
00:23:08My name is Ariel Anderson.
00:23:10I graduated from the School of Visual Art with a degree in fashion design.
00:23:13I lost my hearing due to an accident three years ago.
00:23:15Unfortunately, a hearing aid won't really help.
00:23:18Therefore, I'd appreciate it if you could use pen and paper for communication.
00:23:21I assure you I can keep up.
00:23:23I'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.
00:23:35But the 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.
00:23:56Please adjust the suit accordingly.
00:24:10Is she modifying it just by eye?
00:24:13Is she modifying it just by eye?
00:24:27Congressman Flick, may I ask you to try it on?
00:24:42Congressman Flick, may I ask you to try it on?
00:24:47Five feet, nine inches tall, 165 pounds.
00:24:49Chest, 33.6 inches.
00:24:51Waist, 32.9 inches.
00:24:53Hips, 35.7 inches.
00:24:55These are the congressman's measurements and I'm confident that they're accurate.
00:24:58That's entirely correct.
00:25:01True.
00:25:03But I need a wardrobe consultant, not a tailor.
00:25:12But I need a wardrobe consultant, not a tailor.
00:25:16Sorry, Congressman, I can't hear.
00:25:22I want you to take a look at these photos.
00:25:24Tell us five things that you see wrong with them.
00:25:27I want you to take a look at these photos.
00:25:29Tell us five things that you see wrong with them.
00:25:41The tie is too flashy, the pants are too short,
00:25:43and overall, the photo screams one word, arrogance.
00:25:48She is incredible.
00:25:52She's the one.
00:26:00Congrats.
00:26:01Welcome.
00:26:11I was supposed to be divorcing him, but now I guess I'm working with him.
00:26:20Hi, um, I'm Daniel.
00:26:22Campbell.
00:26:24It's good to meet you.
00:26:25I'm so happy to have you on the team.
00:26:28You're great.
00:26:29Um, would you like to get a coffee?
00:26:32Sure.
00:26:33Yeah?
00:26:51Who is that guy?
00:26:52Can we fire that guy?
00:26:53What?
00:26:54That's inappropriate.
00:26:55We can't fire people for no 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.
00:27:18What?
00:27:23I don't know.
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.
00:27:38Helps... me work?
00:27:42Cool.
00:27:49What do you have, Warwick 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.
00:28:18Ring.
00:28:29Ring.
00:28:36Didn't you insist that we hide the fact that we're married?
00:28:38So why would I bother wearing a ring?
00:28:42Someone hitting on you.
00:28:45Maybe you haven't noticed, but I'm a human too.
00:28:47I have a life.
00:28:53Oh my god.
00:28:54Oh my god, it's you in the photo.
00:28:57Fucking asshole.
00:29:00Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:29:02I'm sorry!
00:29:15Ariel.
00:29:17I'm sorry.
00:29:20No.
00:29:21Ariel.
00:29:29Don't forget.
00:29:30I'm still paying your brother's medical bills.
00:29:44Marcus, I cannot believe you'd threaten me with my own brother.
00:29:48What happened to you?
00:29:50What happened to us?
00:29:57The more successful he becomes,
00:29:59the more he feels like a stranger.
00:30:02He's nothing like the Marcus I've known since I was 16.
00:30:15Don't worry.
00:30:16Don't worry.
00:30:17Just hold on tight, and I'll always protect you.
00:30:20Marcus,
00:30:22how come you're always free to visit Johnny with me?
00:30:26Well, your brother's my brother.
00:30:30When I get older, I'm going to protect you, okay?
00:30:34I promise.
00:30:44I promise.
00:31:10Stay.
00:31:15Congressman Flake.
00:31:18Forgive me for asking, but why have I never been introduced to your wife?
00:31:21Your competitors bring their spouses to events like this,
00:31:24and 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 it'll need her chain to me at all times.
00:31:34You are the perfect husband.
00:31:38Pleasure.
00:31:44Mm-hmm.
00:31:45Mm-hmm.
00:31:46Mm-hmm.
00:31:47Mm-hmm.
00:31:48Mm-hmm.
00:31:50You again.
00:31:51Don't know how to quit, huh?
00:31:52Have you made up your mind?
00:31:53Are you divorcing your wife or not?
00:31:55Threats, huh?
00:31:56Go ahead.
00:31:57You're just going to want to regret this.
00:31:58I don't understand you.
00:32:00You say you love your wife, and you want her to live a life that she chooses.
00:32:03And then you turn around and you treat her like a prop.
00:32:05You make me sick.
00:32:07How did you hear about this?
00:32:10Were you at the gala?
00:32:11Have you ever asked her what kind of life she would like to live?
00:32:14Have you ever asked her if she loves you?
00:32:16I swear to God, if you do anything to Ariel, I will kill you.
00:32:19I will make you regret it.
00:32:23Ariel!
00:32:35Ariel!
00:32:36Ariel!
00:32:41Can you hear me?
00:32:42Have you recovered your hearing?
00:32:43Stop!
00:32:44Why did you turn around when I just called your name?
00:32:50Have you been on the phone?
00:32:53Oh, my God.
00:32:56Gas leak!
00:32:57Oh, my God!
00:33:06Oh, my God!
00:33:22On the porch?
00:33:24She seemed to be on the phone.
00:33:26Was it her all along?
00:33:28Water.
00:33:36Water.
00:33:43Why?
00:33:58It's not her.
00:34:06Explain!
00:34:11Just friends.
00:34:12Friends?
00:34:15I'm going to bed.
00:34:17Ariel.
00:34:21I'm jealous, okay?
00:34:22I'm sorry.
00:34:23I'm jealous.
00:34:24I'm jealous of what you and Daniel have.
00:34:36I'm sorry.
00:35:07What?
00:35:09Sleep.
00:35:13Yeah, but you're my wife.
00:35:24Sometimes I forget that you can't hear me.
00:35:28It's crazy that we've been married for three years.
00:35:31And 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.
00:36:07Marcus, I can't see you clearly.
00:36:10Sometimes you're cold and cruel, but other times...
00:36:14You sound like you love me.
00:36:17Which one is the real you?
00:36:28Sorry I'm late, everybody.
00:36:29Once dinner, I'm going to be ready.
00:36:32Enough with the carbs, Marcus.
00:36:34Your body shape reflects the family you come from.
00:36:37You don't want to end up obese like one of those poor people, do you?
00:36:43Sorry, Mom.
00:36:44Hi, Mom.
00:37:04There, you're home.
00:37:06You made PB&J, my favorite.
00:37:11Yeah.
00:37:14You're welcome.
00:37:44Okay.
00:38:15Help with clothes?
00:38:19Thanks.
00:38:27I really gotta keep a close eye on her.
00:38:31Make sure she stays close to me.
00:38:33Sure enough, I'm never just your wife.
00:38:36I'm a pawn.
00:38:45So, we're going to have to make sure that everything is going to stick together.
00:38:48Oh, here we are.
00:38:50Hi, everybody.
00:38:51My name is Congressman Marcus Flick, and this is my team, okay?
00:38:55We came a long way to hear your thoughts.
00:38:57Please, guys, get them out there.
00:38:58Well, I'm curious what you plan to do about this drought we've been struggling with these last 18 months.
00:39:05That's a great question.
00:39:06We're going to have to figure out what we're going to do about it.
00:39:09I'm curious what you plan to do about this drought we've been struggling with these last 18 months.
00:39:13That's a great question.
00:39:15Off the noggin, I think it's important to point out that 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.
00:39:29The 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.
00:40:01Do you want to check on the horses?
00:40:04They're right over there.
00:40:14Come on, sweetie.
00:40:15Here, let me show you.
00:40:24Looks like you two are having fun.
00:40:26Yeah, we are.
00:40:28If you want to pet a horse, I have one over here you can pet.
00:40:31If you want to pet a horse, I have one over here you can check out.
00:40:34This one's fine.
00:40:40Perfect.
00:40:41Congressman, can I get a shot of you two feeding the horse?
00:40:44Yeah, if you could feed the horse with her, please.
00:40:48This is great.
00:40:49Perfect.
00:40:51Yes, yes.
00:40:54Oh, perfect.
00:40:56What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:41:09What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:41:11That's insane.
00:41:12What everyone is praising is kindness and sincerity.
00:41:16No one is even noticing, Ariel.
00:41:18The governor's campaign is coming up.
00:41:20We need to be careful.
00:41:22The governor's campaign is coming up.
00:41:24We need to be careful.
00:41:32Simone, I thought I told you to handle your daughter.
00:41:41Congressman, we're moving on to the next activity.
00:41:44Okay.
00:41:45I'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.
00:41:53Okay.
00:41:58He is a control freak.
00:42:17So, I don't see the likelihood of you guys actually being able to read this.
00:42:20This is pretty low.
00:42:22More or less, just trust me.
00:42:25Marcus!
00:42:51Are you alright?
00:42:53Yeah, I'm alright.
00:42:55Are you hurt?
00:42:56I'm fine.
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.
00:43:16Ariel, tell me the truth.
00:43:20Can you hear me?
00:43:27Why did you lie to me?
00:43:41Let 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.
00:44:04What are you talking about?
00:44:05The day my hearing came back was the day you wanted me dead.
00:44:08When did I want you dead?
00:44:10God, 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,
00:44:17call me back when she's a corpse.
00:44:21Oh my God.
00:44:23The phone call.
00:44:25It wasn't just a spam call.
00:44:29Why didn't you tell me that you were kidnapped?
00:44:31Why didn't you tell me that you were in danger?
00:44:33Have you always been like this?
00:44:34Blaming everybody but yourself?
00:44:37Did you even care that I was in danger?
00:44:39Do 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.
00:44:45How was I supposed to know that the way I'm treating you is causing you so much pain?
00:44:49Please just let me go.
00:44:51I'm just a replacement for my sister.
00:45:02Please just let me go.
00:45:05I'm just a replacement for my sister.
00:45:07Remember?
00:45:08You really think that of me?
00:45:09Uh-huh.
00:45:10Because I wasn't blind or heartless before, Marcus.
00:45:13I could still feel things, I just couldn't hear.
00:45:21Ariel, please.
00:45:22Don't.
00:45:24Don't touch me.
00:45:27Ariel!
00:45:39So, she can actually hear now.
00:45:44This is getting interesting.
00:46:08Hello?
00:46:33Hello, Mrs. Rochester.
00:46:35I've heard you can hear again.
00:46:37Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:46:48Hello, Mrs. Rochester.
00:46:50I've heard you can hear again.
00:46:52Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:46:54What the hell do you want?
00:46:55I thought you'd want to hear someone's voice.
00:46:58Come on, sweetie.
00:46:59Say hello to your dear brother.
00:47:01Johnny?
00:47:02No, please don't hurt him.
00:47:04Oh, well, I can't guarantee that.
00:47:07It depends on my mood.
00:47:09Look, if you do anything you want, just don't hurt him.
00:47:13What a deep love.
00:47:14That's touching, but you ruined my plan last time, remember?
00:47:18I swear to God, if you touch a hair on his head, I will make you pay!
00:47:22Oh, 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.
00:47:35Adrian, Amanda, the reality is we only have about eight weeks left of this campaign.
00:47:41So I need to lock in.
00:47:43My goal is to get ahold of Sacramento, L.A., San Diego, all the official sprints.
00:47:59Johnny?
00:48:00Johnny?
00:48:01Johnny?
00:48:02Johnny?
00:48:03Johnny?
00:48:04Johnny, it's going to be okay.
00:48:05I'm here now.
00:48:06I'm here.
00:48:07It's okay, it's me.
00:48:08It's Ariel.
00:48:09I'm here.
00:48:10It's okay.
00:48:11It's okay.
00:48:12I'm here.
00:48:13I'm here.
00:48:14It's going to be okay.
00:48:15It's okay.
00:48:16Congressman Flick, we found the woman in the unconscious now.
00:48:19Congressman...
00:48:20Marcus?
00:48:21Marcus?
00:48:22Marcus, it's Johnny.
00:48:23There's something wrong, and I don't know what to do.
00:48:25I got you, okay?
00:48:26Don't panic.
00:48:27I'm going to take care of him.
00:48:28We need to get him to the hospital immediately.
00:48:30We're going to take a helicopter.
00:48:33Okay.
00:48:37Listen to me, okay?
00:48:39He's going to go to the hospital.
00:48:40We're going to take care of him immediately.
00:48:42But you're hurt, too.
00:48:43You need treatment.
00:48:45Congressman 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.
00:49:21And we need to get her to the hospital immediately.
00:49:23She's in shock.
00:49:25We'll talk about this later.
00:49:34Okay.
00:49:42Doctor.
00:49:44How's my brother?
00:49:45The patient's stable.
00:49:46He's just a little shaken up, but he'll be fine.
00:49:48He 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.
00:49:56We'll give him the best of everything.
00:49:58Don't worry.
00:49:59We'll take good care of your family.
00:50:06Marcus, I don't know how...
00:50:08You 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.
00:50:30Ariel 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.
00:50:38Okay?
00:50:39Family...
00:50:40Family comes first.
00:50:41Don't misunderstand me.
00:50:42I 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...
00:50:48You're in the middle of an election!
00:50:51One mistake can cost us everything!
00:50:53You care about election results.
00:50:54But 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?
00:51:11She's done this my whole life, regardless of if I could hear or not.
00:51:15That's... that's the family I grew up in.
00:51:18Listen to me.
00:51:19You, me, Johnny...
00:51:24We're each other's family.
00:51:27Come on.
00:51:58Yes?
00:52:00You know, this is the first phone call we've had since you...
00:52:02Since you lost your hearing three years ago?
00:52:04Yeah.
00:52:06First call.
00:52:08Yeah.
00:52:10Wait.
00:52:11Is this the first...
00:52:13Did you call in another line?
00:52:14No.
00:52:15Uh, no.
00:52:16That's not what I meant.
00:52:17Um, how did you know Johnny was in danger today?
00:52:20Well, I...
00:52:21I...
00:52:22I...
00:52:23I...
00:52:24I...
00:52:25I know Johnny was in danger today.
00:52:27Well, I asked the caretakers to inform me if anything ever happened to him, so...
00:52:31Why...
00:52:32Why would you do that?
00:52:34Well, because I promised you, Ariel.
00:52:36I promised that I was going to protect Johnny.
00:52:39Marcus, I...
00:52:40I don't know what to say.
00:52:41I mean, thank you.
00:52:43I think with Johnny, I was...
00:52:44I was so scared.
00:52:45I can't imagine what I'd do if anything happened to him.
00:52:49He's my only family left.
00:52:53Open the door.
00:52:55You
00:53:05Open the door
00:53:25I
00:53:33Would have gone crazy if anything happened to you today
00:53:38Thank You Marcus for everything
00:53:43Come to the office tomorrow I get something to share with you
00:53:52Hey, I
00:53:55Don't want you being my wardrobe consultant anymore
00:54:07I don't want you being my wardrobe consultant anymore. Why because I've been pushing you too much and you need to follow your dreams
00:54:15You
00:54:19Here
00:54:20What's this? This is the key
00:54:24To a design studio in downtown. I raised three million in capital just for you. It's all yours
00:54:30Are you serious? I'm not joking and I need you to promise me something. Okay, please
00:54:36Do not tell your mom or anybody that you can hear now
00:54:39Probably best so they're not judging us
00:54:42I
00:54:45Have something for you, too
00:54:50What is this
00:54:52For the past three years I have been documenting some of your looks it's just some
00:54:58ideas designs and things
00:55:02It's perfect
00:55:12You
00:55:16Come in
00:55:20Congressman mr. And mrs. Flick are here to see you
00:55:33Come in
00:55:37Congressman mr. And mrs. Flick are here to see you. Okay, go ahead
00:55:42You
00:55:47Well
00:55:49Your governor's campaign has hit a critical phase
00:55:52But your support is slipping and meanwhile Stephen Hopkins his approval ratings are climbing
00:56:02I have it under control under control. I don't see any progress in that
00:56:07You are too distracted father I'll handle my campaign
00:56:12Ariel is not the problem
00:56:14Hopkins wife is actively involved in women's foundations and charity events
00:56:19Boosting his appeal if you want to gain ground Marcus, you need to present the image of a flawless family
00:56:26You
00:56:35Dress like Claire and join Marcus our campaign events
00:56:52You won't do it
00:56:56Oh
00:57:06Father Ariel she is herself. She's not imitating her sister
00:57:10She's not gonna pretend to be anyone else in order to win political votes you
00:57:15Ungrateful son of a bitch. We gave you everything
00:57:20resources training
00:57:21this position and
00:57:23This this is how you're gonna disobey us, this is my wife, okay insulting her is disrespecting me respect
00:57:33You you are nothing without the flick name nothing
00:57:48You you are nothing
00:57:51Everything that you have here is us
00:57:54None of your merit and I am thankful for what you did for me
00:57:57But I'm not gonna use the people I love to win political games
00:58:01That is my boundary a true politician has no soft spots Marcus
00:58:06Well of being a successful politician means using the people I love
00:58:10Then I'll give it all up. How can you say that Marcus? This is ridiculous
00:58:16This is ridiculous
00:58:20If we'd have known we never would have picked you up at the orphanage ever Marcus is adopted
00:58:29Let's go
00:58:32Well, I'm sorry, I wasn't the perfect son
00:58:44You
00:58:47You
00:58:50Marcus
00:58:52He's carried more than I ever realized
00:58:55congressman Marcus flick to deliver inspiring election pep talk in Southern, California
00:59:12Here for your campaign tomorrow, I already signed it
00:59:17But
00:59:19The campaign just started and now you you want a divorce
00:59:23You see somebody called me and they told me
00:59:26That if you love someone you do not trap them in a political marriage
00:59:33Everyone I thought I was protecting you
00:59:36But I was just helping myself. I was preventing you from what you wanted
00:59:41Because I thought I was gonna hurt you
00:59:43But I was being a hypocrite
00:59:46And I'm sorry
00:59:51This at least one of us gets to be free
01:00:05But I was being a hypocrite
01:00:07And I'm sorry
01:00:10Now at least one of us gets to be free
01:00:15I
01:00:45I
01:01:16You
01:01:26Congressman do you know what a mistake you've made?
01:01:38Congressman do you know what a mistake you've made?
01:01:41You know, I don't know what I did tonight but feel free to punish me what are you saying aren't you afraid of being overheard
01:01:48Ariel can I talk dirty to my wife?
01:01:51Stop being slick. I
01:01:55Made you a coat
01:01:56For the rally tomorrow. Hope you like it. Wait a trench coat. Isn't that too flashy?
01:02:01No, the suit cliche thing is so over people crave more personality these days. I'll do whatever you say, man
01:02:07Okay, well I will bring you the coat I see you and
01:02:17Okay, well that's enough out of you fine I miss you too
01:02:38You
01:02:54Sir a package arrived for you
01:03:00God
01:03:02This is Ariel's coat, where is she? No word yet. She's not answering calls. We need to check her studio right now. Okay
01:03:09I'm on it congressman, but your supporters are waiting for you. You need to get on stage now. No, they can wait
01:03:15I'm gonna go check on Ariel right now. Okay
01:03:18What are you doing? Look time is gold. You don't want to let your sponsors down. Do you?
01:03:26Tom you're gonna go check on her right now. Tell me if anything changes
01:03:29Thanks for having me everybody, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I think as dark as it is. We're gonna have a great night everybody. Oh
01:03:43My god, there's water everywhere there's water everywhere. Oh my god
01:03:56You
01:03:59God there's water everywhere. There's water everywhere. Oh my god
01:04:16Johnny Johnny wake up. That's not funny. Sorry wake up
01:04:21Oh my god, you saw your phone. Did you Johnny? Are you nothing but a card?
01:04:29Johnny
01:04:51Turn on
01:04:57What do you want with me
01:05:04You'll find out soon enough everybody, thank you. Thank you. Thank you
01:05:21Oh, that's sweet
01:05:24You think the congressman knows his life is just a breath away from death
01:05:30Wanna get more treasure?
01:05:33Paul no
01:05:38Oh, you want me to be fine
01:05:44No Marcus don't answer
01:05:47My goal is to increase economic growth by 20% all while tackling homelessness and reducing crime
01:06:06Marcus I'm so sorry. I love you. I like no Ariel Ariel. Where are you? I lied to you about the phone calls
01:06:13Protect you
01:06:15But now I think that maybe if I just been honest with you all along none of this would have ever happened
01:06:20Ariel, please stay on the phone. Okay, just tell me where you town park. Come alone. No cops or she dies
01:06:30I'm gonna go congressman just like nationwide. You can't just leave now
01:06:42You
01:06:52That's so sweet, he's actually abandoning his campaign
01:06:59No, you can have all my money just don't make Marcus come here shut up
01:07:05This isn't about money, this is about me and market you're just the paper
01:07:11In a minute your voice I
01:07:15Know your voice you haven't figured it out by now. It doesn't matter
01:07:21You'll be good soon anyway
01:07:41You
01:07:49Ariel
01:07:54Ariel
01:07:58Ariel comment
01:08:10Oh
01:08:25Ariel
01:08:40Oh
01:08:49Ariel
01:08:54Ariel Ariel Ariel, it's okay
01:09:11Yeah
01:09:17It's you it's you
01:09:21You
01:09:39It's you it's you
01:09:43You
01:09:47Well, they were friends
01:09:49You approach 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. I joined your campaign team Marcus
01:10:07Do 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 IT team how blind can you be?
01:10:26Marcus do you ever wonder why you couldn't track the threatening calls you were getting?
01:10:31That's because your culprit was right there on your IT team. How blind can you be?
01:10:37This is all because you're trying to sabotage my campaign, it's not even worth it look at my face
01:10:43Do you even recognize me?
01:10:46Do you know who I am?
01:10:48Of course you don't
01:10:50Let me remind you
01:10:5215 years ago the orphanage your best
01:10:57friend
01:10:59You
01:11:06No, no, it can't be yeah, yeah
01:11:26No
01:11:29No, no, it can't be yeah, yeah Marcus it is
01:11:39Hey leave him alone leave him alone
01:11:45You okay what happened
01:11:49Called me a fat pig ignore them. They're just jerks
01:11:54Thanks Marcus, can I hang out with you of course? We're friends now
01:12:01Sean
01:12:02What happened? Yeah, you've changed
01:12:04You recognize me now
01:12:07Noble congressman or should I see you're an orphan nobody
01:12:11You keep that a secret from your voters, too. Why do you hate me? We were friends. Why do you hate me?
01:12:17Why are you targeting Ariel friends?
01:12:19You stole everything from me Marcus that stage you parade around on
01:12:25This life of power and respect belonged to me not to you
01:12:39And at first I'd let it go I wanted to
01:12:42But every time I turned on the TV, I saw you parading around this perfect life
01:12:47And it wasn't fair flicks chose Marcus. Shut up the flicks chosen me
01:12:53But on adoption day, yeah, you remember I got sick from the cake. You gave me I was at the hospital with food poisoning
01:13:00So they took you in
01:13:02Sean I went back to the orphanage
01:13:03I spoke to the Dean and he said that you were adopted by a loving family that you were happy happy
01:13:11I was adopted into a nightmare a couple that divorced and left me out to rot. What about that is happy?
01:13:21Sean I'm sorry for what you went through but revenge is not the way we got to figure this out together figure it out
01:13:27What are we gonna figure out Marcus? I spent years suffering watching you live my life. We are never figuring it out
01:13:34Oh
01:13:40John I'm not gonna let you fall any further
01:13:52Come on
01:13:57So we don't have to hate each other
01:14:00Okay, just let it go. I will go to the police. I will explain everything
01:14:04You don't have to worry about it. Just please
01:14:07Please don't let the hatred consume you
01:14:13You were always a saint Marcus
01:14:22Perfect
01:14:24You get to die in front of the one you love the most
01:14:29My revenge is complete
01:14:34You
01:14:39Okay, you're okay just
01:14:55They know you
01:15:01You're okay just
01:15:04I
01:15:11Love you, I need you to hang in there. Okay
01:15:14Don't say that right now. Please just hold that for later. We're gonna say that later. Okay, we're gonna get out of here
01:15:19Do you trust me? I trust you
01:15:23Then one come to the lake now Marcus fuck is dying
01:15:34You
01:15:44Ariel
01:15:46Claire
01:15:49Why are you here?
01:15:52I've been living abroad
01:15:54Marcus and I have been talking keeping in touch over the last couple years and his assistant told me that he was hospitalized
01:16:00I'm so sorry. I
01:16:03Didn't realize you and Marcus still talked I thought um
01:16:07You don't know that why he married you instead of me
01:16:18Claire if you're trying to convince me to stay don't bother
01:16:22Claire I admire your courage to live the life you want. I don't want to be a pawn for the family's games anymore. I
01:16:30Want to be free I know I'm not gonna hold you back anymore
01:16:35But you got to do one thing for me. Can you please tell your parents?
01:16:39Can you please tell him to let Ariel marry me?
01:16:43Marcus chose me
01:16:54Marcus chose me
01:16:56He knew that Simone would marry you off for money if he couldn't
01:17:00He married you to protect you and if he acted indifferent, it's only because he didn't want you to get too attached
01:17:07Well, I didn't need to say that
01:17:09You know Marcus
01:17:12They can't admit his feelings very easily but his love it's
01:17:18Steeper than anyone's
01:17:22So
01:17:24He doesn't know that I've been in love with him since we were children it's always been you Ariel
01:17:31Ever since we were children. It's only ever been you
01:17:35He's always loved you
01:17:38You
01:17:53Marcus you really are the dumbest asshole in the world. You know that right?
01:17:59Why didn't you tell me you married me to protect me? Why were you so cold way? Why did you?
01:18:07Why did you pretend you hated me because none of it worked I
01:18:14Still love you
01:18:18Of course I still love you I need you you can't leave me, okay
01:18:28Take the string
01:18:31Take it
01:18:34I put it on my finger again. I just I
01:18:40Need to hear you say that you love me
01:18:45Marcus
01:18:58You
01:19:04Oh, yes
01:19:19This this ring wasn't left behind by your sister. Yeah, it was made custom for you
01:19:29It's unique just like you
01:19:32It just wasn't the right time to give it to you before because you were mad and I'm sorry
01:19:41Yes, you always this overdramatic yes, it's because I think you're the only one who can handle
01:20:01I
01:20:09Miss Ariel Rochester
01:20:14Are you still
01:20:18We're still married
01:20:21Yes, I will
01:20:31Oh
01:20:48Stop it stop. I'm not kidding. Don't be so naughty governor. Oh, I could be naughty
01:21:01You
01:21:13Thank you
01:21:15Thank you. I
01:21:17want to take a moment to thank my my parents and my campaign team and
01:21:22All my friends out there who've carried me through every challenge
01:21:27but above all I
01:21:29Want to thank my wife
01:21:33Ariel Rochester with strength courage and love. I want to be alive with that today
01:21:43This woman is not only my wife
01:21:46She is the dream that carried me through my childhood and she's a light that pierces my darkest days
01:21:53Ariel I love you
01:21:57Yes
01:21:59Adding clear