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?
00:01:17I'm just saying, all right?
00:01:41Okay.
00:01:48Go home.
00:01:51We're married, but I'm just a pawn in his quest for power.
00:02:00In 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...
00:02:52How 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.
00:03:27Thank you, Congressman.
00:03:28Of course.
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 going to 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.
00:04:22That 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.
00:04:43Marcus, 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.
00:05:28What are you doing?
00:05:38No.
00:05:39Alcohol.
00:05:43Are you kidding me?
00:05:44You can beat that?
00:05:52What is with the attitude?
00:05:58Hello?
00:06:00Mr. Flick, the call had an antispirals measure and it was too brief to trace.
00:06:04They also used a voice changer, so voice analyst is out.
00:06:08These people have no idea who they're dealing with.
00:06:12They really think that my wife is my weakness.
00:06:15Ridiculous.
00:06:16Marcus, I cannot believe that the first thing I hear in three years is that you wanted me dead.
00:06:22Tom, I need you to set up a security detail for Ariel.
00:06:25And absolutely under no circumstances should she find out.
00:06:28Just make sure it doesn't interfere with her life or work.
00:06:31Understood?
00:06:47I've rigged this phone against tracking.
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 for 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?
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.
00:07:39So, I'm really just a replacement to you?
00:07:49Yeah.
00:07:51Yeah, you are.
00:07:55Okay, let's establish a couple ground rules.
00:07:57One, I'm technically going to be married to Claire, so we have to conceal your identity.
00:08:02Two, you're not making any public appearances.
00:08:05And three, during our marriage, there are no children whatsoever.
00:08:10Okay?
00:08:12Are you ready?
00:08:14No 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?
00:08:42I don't know.
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.
00:09:08It spares Ariel from hearing anything that might damage Marcus' campaign for governor.
00:09:12Exactly.
00:09:14And 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.
00:09:32You all seem more concerned about politics than the well-being of my wife.
00:09:36Do you 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.
00:09:50Why is he defending me now?
00:09:52On that note, we're going to be taking our leave.
00:10:07Stop!
00:10:12I'm visiting wildfire victims tomorrow, and I need your help picking an outfit.
00:10:19Remember, nothing too high profile.
00:10:24Not bad.
00:10:29Marcus?
00:10:34It's a good thing you couldn't hear what my parents said about you.
00:10:40I'm sorry.
00:10:42I'm sorry.
00:10:44I'm sorry.
00:10:46I'm sorry.
00:10:48I'm sorry.
00:10:50I'm sorry.
00:10:52I'm sorry.
00:10:57I want to thank you all for making the time to be here today.
00:10:59I think that's a big deal.
00:11:04I think it's important to just acknowledge that, in spite of recent events, it's...
00:11:17Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within the month or your scandal goes public.
00:11:22I'm sorry.
00:11:38Our state goes through a lot of disasters.
00:11:40Mudslides, 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...
00:11:58Just one moment, guys.
00:12:02Who is this?
00:12:04Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within the month or your scandal goes public.
00:12:09I don't think you've done your homework.
00:12:11My wife's name is Claire.
00:12:13No, Claire's the older sister.
00:12:15When she ran away three years ago, you married Ariel to save your political career.
00:12:19What 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. Divorce 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, so...
00:12:51It shouldn't really be a problem.
00:12:52There's no chance I'm divorcing Ariel. There'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.
00:13:33Mr. 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 going to 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. I want someone who understands political messaging.
00:14:00Hi, Johnny.
00:14:02There are some things that can only be appreciated once they're gone, you know?
00:14:07I mean, I've lived the past three years of my life in a silent hell, and now...
00:14:11Life has given me a second chance to hear again.
00:14:15This time...
00:14:18I'm going to live for myself.
00:14:32Johnny, you're my guardian angel, you know that, right?
00:14:35I mean, I know that when Mom married into the Rochester family, they wouldn't accept you because of your...
00:14:42Differences, but...
00:14:44I need you to know that I would never give up on you.
00:14:49I'm sorry.
00:14:53I'm sorry.
00:14:57I'm sorry.
00:15:02Ever.
00:15:05Okay?
00:15:31I'm sorry.
00:15:43Dr. Park, is it possible to regain hearing in a case like my wife's?
00:15:47Is it treatable with surgery?
00:15:49Her sudden deafness was triggered by a severe shock.
00:15:52We 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. I'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.
00:16:28I love you.
00:16:58I love you.
00:17:09Tom, the man just sent me a few photos. I need you to trace them.
00:17:14Yes, sir. Keep them on the line for more than five minutes for better tracking.
00:17:28Did you see that?
00:17:30It's a sensual 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.
00:17:45It's a sensual photo of your wife that she sent to someone else.
00:17:48She's cheating on you?
00:17:50My wife wouldn't cheat on me.
00:17:52Why? You don't think she's attractive enough?
00:17:53No, I think she's quite attractive, actually. I just know her.
00:17:58And she wouldn't betray her promises.
00:18:00You know, those photos you sent, the faces are unrecognizable.
00:18:04How are you so confident that they're my wife?
00:18:07Didn't you just boast about knowing your wife so well?
00:18:09There was a birthmark on her chest.
00:18:11Surely you're familiar with it.
00:18:13How do you know about the birthmark?
00:18:15Who are you?
00:18:17It doesn't matter who I am.
00:18:19Hear my demands. Divorce your wife or this provocative photo goes public.
00:18:22I'll claim that the perfect congressman can't satisfy his wife.
00:18:26Leaving her to find happiness elsewhere.
00:18:29What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:43What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:46Damn, I hadn't thought of that.
00:18:48I hate her.
00:18:49I 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 her so well.
00:19:04If you love someone, you don't trap them in a political sham marriage, you hypocrite.
00:19:09Hello?
00:19:11Hello?
00:19:13This man is too complicated to understand.
00:19:20No, sir. We've hit a snag with the anti-surveillance software.
00:19:24You know, it's only been traced in a general area.
00:19:27Okay, go ahead.
00:19:29Your phone's location is within a five mile radius.
00:19:32Which includes your house, sir.
00:19:34Which includes your house, sir.
00:19:48Ariel.
00:19:50She's in danger.
00:20:04She's in danger.
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.
00:21:26Mom, what are you doing? That's my work.
00:21:29Instead of focusing on this garbage,
00:21:31why don't you learn how to dress nicely so you can catch a good man like your sister did?
00:21:35Mom, clothing isn't just a tool for attracting men.
00:21:39I can't believe you just said that.
00:21:41Ariel, you are going to stop chasing these fanciful dreams.
00:21:45Do you remember where you came from?
00:21:47Without my marriage into the Rochester family,
00:21:50you wouldn't even have the money to attend a private school and focus on this nonsense.
00:21:54If you don't want to end up poor again, listen to me.
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.
00:22:27No.
00:22:32As long as this brings me closer to my dream of being a designer,
00:22:36I'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.
00:22:57ARIEL 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.
00:23:32The board is within better of us.
00:23:34I hear both of your concerns, however.
00:23:36But 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?
00:24:47Five 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.
00:25:01True.
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.
00:25:25Tell us five things that you see wrong with them.
00:25:28I want you to take a look at these photos.
00:25:31Tell us five things that you see wrong with them.
00:25:49She is incredible.
00:25:53She's the one.
00:25:58Congratulations.
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.
00:26:24I'm so happy to have you on the team.
00:26:27You're great.
00:26:29Would you like to get a coffee?
00:26:32Sure.
00:26:50Who is that guy?
00:26:52Can we fire that guy?
00:26:54That's inappropriate. We 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.
00:27:04That's not part of my job.
00:27:08So, what happened here?
00:27:12Sorry.
00:27:17Accident.
00:27:19I don't know.
00:27:21Why don't you get cochlear implants?
00:27:24Cochlear implants for your ear?
00:27:26To...
00:27:28robotic?
00:27:30Interesting.
00:27:32The... silence.
00:27:36Helps...
00:27:38me work.
00:27:40Cool.
00:27:49What do you have, Warwick Campbell?
00:27:52It's my lunch break, Mr. Flick.
00:27:54Right.
00:27:56Well, then, I think my new wardrobe consultant needs to check on her duties.
00:28:18Ring.
00:28:28Ring.
00:28:35Didn't you insist that we hide the fact that we're married?
00:28:38So, why would I bother wearing a ring?
00:28:41Someone hitting on you.
00:28:43Maybe you haven't noticed, but I'm a human, too.
00:28:46I have a life.
00:28:52Oh, my God.
00:28:54Oh, my God, it's you in the photo.
00:28:57Fucking asshole.
00:28:59Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:29:01I'm sorry!
00:29:02Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:29:04I'm sorry!
00:29:15Ariel.
00:29:17I'm sorry.
00:29:20No.
00:29:22Ariel.
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?
00:29:57The more successful he becomes,
00:29:58the more he feels like a stranger.
00:30:01He's nothing like the Marcus I've known since I was 16.
00:30:16Don't worry. Just 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?
00:30:24Well, your brother's my brother.
00:30:28When I get older, I'm going to protect you, okay?
00:30:32I promise.
00:30:55Stay.
00:31:00Congressman Flake.
00:31:03Forgive me for asking,
00:31:05but why have I never been introduced to your wife?
00:31:08Your competitors bring their spouses to events like this.
00:31:11I don't understand.
00:31:13I don't understand.
00:31:15I don't understand.
00:31:17I don't understand.
00:31:19I don't understand.
00:31:21I don't understand.
00:31:22Your competitors bring their spouses to events like this,
00:31:25and they do quite well for themselves.
00:31:27Right, but I don't consider my wife to be an accessory.
00:31:30She's her own person,
00:31:32and it'll need her chain to me at all times.
00:31:35You are the perfect husband.
00:31:38Pleasure.
00:31:50You again.
00:31:52Have you made up your mind?
00:31:54Are you divorcing your wife or not?
00:31:56Threats, huh? Go ahead.
00:31:58You're just going to want to regret this.
00:32:00I don't understand you.
00:32:02You say you love your wife, and you want her to live a life that she chooses.
00:32:04And then you turn around and you treat her like a prop.
00:32:06You make me sick.
00:32:08How did you hear about this?
00:32:11Are you at the gala?
00:32:13Have you ever asked her what kind of life she would like to live?
00:32:15Have you even asked her if she loves you?
00:32:17I swear to God, if you do anything to Ariel, I will kill you.
00:32:20I will make you regret it.
00:32:23Ariel!
00:32:35Ariel!
00:32:40Can you hear me?
00:32:42Have you recovered your hearing?
00:32:44Stop!
00:32:45Why 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!
00:32:57Oh 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.
00:33:42Why?
00:33:53It's not her.
00:34:02Explain!
00:34:07Just friends.
00:34:09Friends?
00:34:11I'm going to bed.
00:34:13Ariel.
00:34:17I'm jealous, okay?
00:34:19I'm sorry.
00:34:20I'm jealous.
00:34:22I'm jealous of what you and Daniel have.
00:34:50Sleep.
00:35:07What?
00:35:09Sleep.
00:35:13Yeah, but you're my wife.
00:35:21Sometimes I forget that you can't hear me.
00:35:25It's crazy that we've been married for three years,
00:35:28and I feel like you hate me more and more.
00:35:33You hate me for being in this marriage, but
00:35:36if you're not with me, how can I protect you?
00:35:39I don't want you to be the perfect wife.
00:35:42You don't need to be the perfect daughter anymore.
00:35:45I just want you to do what you love.
00:35:47I just want you to do what you love.
00:35:50I'm the one stuck in this family.
00:35:55And that's enough.
00:36:08Marcus, I can't see you clearly.
00:36:11Sometimes 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.
00:36:30When's dinner going to be ready?
00:36:32Enough with the carbs, Marcus.
00:36:35Your body shape reflects the family you come from.
00:36:38You don't want to end up obese like one of those poor people, do you?
00:36:43Sorry, Mom.
00:36:47It's okay.
00:37:04There, you're home.
00:37:06You made PB&J, my favorite.
00:37:12Yeah.
00:37:17You're welcome.
00:37:47Okay.
00:37:48Okay.
00:38:15Help with clothes?
00:38:18Thanks.
00:38:26I 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.
00:38:49So, we're going to have to make sure
00:38:52that everything is going to stick together.
00:38:54Oh, here we are.
00:38:56Hi, everybody.
00:38:58My name is Congressman Marcus Flick,
00:39:00and this is my team, okay?
00:39:02We came a long way to hear your thoughts.
00:39:04Please, guys, get them out there.
00:39:06Well, I'm curious.
00:39:08What do you plan to do about this drought
00:39:10we've been struggling with these last 18 months?
00:39:12That's a great question.
00:39:14Off the noggin, I think it's important to point out
00:39:16that all of your needs have been
00:39:18finding their way to Sacramento,
00:39:20but they have also been falling onto deaf ears.
00:39:23Marcus is so handsome, isn't he?
00:39:25He's the pride of California.
00:39:27He's the most stylish,
00:39:29well-dressed politician in the state, hands down.
00:39:32And such a perfect husband
00:39:34keeps his wife out of the spotlight to protect her.
00:39:36Perfect husband?
00:39:38These people do not know the first thing
00:39:40about Marcus Flick.
00:39:42What'd you say?
00:39:46Sorry.
00:39:48I didn't mean to scare you.
00:39:57Do you want to check on the horses?
00:40:02Um, they're right over there, so...
00:40:12Come on.
00:40:14Come on, sweetie.
00:40:16Here, let me share.
00:40:25Looks like you two are having fun.
00:40:27Yeah, we are.
00:40:29If you want to pet a horse,
00:40:31I have one over here you can check out.
00:40:33This one's fine.
00:40:38Perfect.
00:40:40Congressman, can I get a shot of you two
00:40:41feeding the horse?
00:40:43Yeah, if you could feed the horse with her, please.
00:40:46This is great. Perfect.
00:40:49Yes, yes.
00:40:52Oh, perfect.
00:40:59What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:41:11That's insane.
00:41:12What everyone is praising
00:41:14is 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.
00:41:28Simone,
00:41:30I thought I told you to handle your daughter.
00:41:37Congressman,
00:41:38we're moving on to the next activity.
00:41:40Okay.
00:41:42I'm going to want my wardrobe stylist
00:41:44with me at all times.
00:41:46Just in case she needs to help me on the spot.
00:41:48Okay.
00:41:56He is a control freak.
00:42:09So,
00:42:11the likelihood of you guys
00:42:13actually being able to read this
00:42:15is pretty low.
00:42:17More or less, just trust me.
00:42:19Just trust me.
00:42:20Marcus!
00:42:39You
00:42:51Are you alright?
00:42:53Yeah, I'm alright.
00:42:55Are you hurt?
00:42:56I'm fine. I...
00:43:03Ariel,
00:43:04Ariel, can you hear me?
00:43:06No.
00:43:08I can't hear you.
00:43:10Ariel, if you can hear me,
00:43:11why are you answering my questions?
00:43:13I don't understand.
00:43:16Ariel,
00:43:18tell me the truth.
00:43:20Can
00:43:21you
00:43:22hear me?
00:43:27Why did you lie to me?
00:43:36Let go of me!
00:43:38How long have you had your hearing back
00:43:40and when did you get your hearing back?
00:43:42Ariel, why did you lie to me?
00:43:47The day you wanted me dead.
00:43:58What are you talking about?
00:44:00I'm not talking about you.
00:44:02I'm talking about you.
00:44:04What are you talking about?
00:44:05The day my hearing came back
00:44:06was 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
00:44:14when I got my hearing back
00:44:15was 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...
00:44:26It wasn't just a spam call.
00:44:29Why didn't you tell me
00:44:30that you were kidnapped?
00:44:31Why didn't you tell me
00:44:32that you were in danger?
00:44:33Have you always been like this?
00:44:35Blaming everybody but yourself?
00:44:37Did you even care that I was in danger?
00:44:39Do you even see me as your wife?
00:44:41Because every day that I spend with you
00:44:43I am trapped in a life
00:44:44that I did not choose.
00:44:46How was I supposed to know
00:44:47that the way I'm treating you
00:44:48is causing you so much pain?
00:44:49Please just let me go.
00:44:52I'm just a replacement for my sister.
00:45:02Remember?
00:45:03You really think that of me?
00:45:05Because I wasn't blind
00:45:06or heartless before, Marcus.
00:45:08I could still feel things.
00:45:09I just couldn't hear.
00:45:16Ariel, please.
00:45:17Don't.
00:45:19Don't touch me.
00:45:22Ariel!
00:45:24So,
00:45:26she can actually hear now.
00:45:29This is getting interesting.
00:45:53I'm sorry.
00:46:23Hello, this is Rochester.
00:46:25I've heard you can hear again.
00:46:27Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:46:45Hello, this is Rochester.
00:46:47I've heard you can hear again.
00:46:49Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:46:53you be thanking me? What the hell do you want? I thought you'd want to hear
00:46:57someone's voice. Come on, sweetie, say hello to your dear brother. Johnny? No,
00:47:03please don't hurt him. Oh, 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. What a deep love. That's touching,
00:47:16but you ruined my plan last time, remember? I swear to God, if you touch a
00:47:20hair on his head, I will make you pay. Oh, I'm not going to kill him, but as a
00:47:25punishment for your escape, I'm going to leave him in the mountains. I hope he's
00:47:30lucky enough to survive.
00:47:37Adrian, Amanda, the reality is we only have about eight weeks left of this
00:47:42campaign, so I need to lock in. Our goal is to get ahold of Sacramento, LA, San
00:47:48Diego, all the official sprints.
00:48:00Johnny? Johnny? Johnny? Johnny? Johnny, it's gonna be okay. I'm here now. I'm here.
00:48:06It's okay. It's me. It's Ariel. I'm here. It's okay. It's okay. I'm here. I'm here. It's gonna be okay. It's okay.
00:48:16Congressman Flick, we found the woman in the unconscious now. Congressman Marcus?
00:48:21Marcus? Marcus, it's Johnny. There's something wrong and I don't know what to
00:48:25do. I got you, okay? Don't panic. I'm gonna take care of him. We need to get him to the
00:48:29hospital immediately. We're gonna take a helicopter.
00:48:37Listen to me, okay? He's gonna go to the hospital. We're gonna take care of him
00:48:41immediately. But you're hurt, too. You need treatment.
00:48:45Congressman Flick, can I ask your relationship with this lady and the
00:48:48victim? She's my enemy. She's my wife.
00:49:03Can I ask your relationship with this lady and the victim? She's my enemy.
00:49:09She's my wife. And the victim's my brother. This is your wife? Yes. And we
00:49:22need to get her to the hospital immediately. She's in shock. We'll talk
00:49:25about this later.
00:49:39Doctor, how's my brother? The patient's stable. He's just a little shaken up, but
00:49:48he'll be fine. He just needs rest. We appreciate your care. Thank you, Doctor.
00:49:53Mr. Congressman Flick, it's an honor to serve you. We'll give him the best
00:49:57everything. Don't worry. We'll take good care of your family. Thank you.
00:50:03Marcus, I don't know how... You ruined everything again!
00:50:21You ruined everything again! Your son's in a coma, and your daughter's injured, and
00:50:26you're just gonna come over here and start pointing fingers in a hospital?
00:50:29Marcus, it's all over in the news. Ariel went and rescued Johnny today. If people
00:50:33find out she's in a relationship with you, it could ruin your chances of being
00:50:37governor. That's not the point, okay? Family... family comes first. Don't
00:50:41misunderstand me. I care for Johnny, but he's out of danger now, and it's just a
00:50:46matter of time before he recovers. But you... you're in the middle of an election!
00:50:51One mistake can cost us everything! You care about election results, but I think
00:50:55you only care about your own profits, don't you? I'm telling you right now,
00:50:59you're gonna treat my wife with respect, or you're gonna have to leave. Now leave.
00:51:09Don't take it personally. How could I not? She's done this my whole life,
00:51:13regardless of if I could hear or not. That's... that's the family I grew up.
00:51:19Listen to me. You, me, Johnny...
00:51:25we're each other's family.
00:51:48Yes? You know, this is the first phone call we've had since you... since you lost your
00:52:10hearing three years ago? Yeah, first call. Yeah. Wait, is this the first... did you
00:52:20call in another line? No, no, that's not... that's not what I meant. Um, how did you know
00:52:25Johnny was in danger today? Well, I asked the caretakers to inform me if anything
00:52:29ever happened to him, so... Why? Why would you do that? Well, because I promised you,
00:52:36Ariel. I promised that I was going to protect Johnny. Marcus, I... I don't know what to say.
00:52:41I mean, thank you. Johnny, I was just... I was so scared. I can't imagine what I'd do
00:52:46if anything happened to him. He's my only family left. Open the door.
00:53:06Open the door.
00:53:17Hey.
00:53:30Wait, wait.
00:53:33You know, I would have gone crazy if anything happened to you today.
00:53:38Thank you, Marcus, for everything. Come to the office tomorrow. I've got something to share with you.
00:53:52Hey. I don't want you being my wardrobe consultant anymore. Why?
00:54:03Because I've been pushing you too much, and you need to follow your dreams.
00:54:10Here. What's this? This is the key to a design studio in downtown. I raised three million
00:54:18in capital just for you. It's all yours. Are you serious? I'm not kidding.
00:54:24And I need you to promise me something, okay? Please do not tell your mom or anybody that you can hear now.
00:54:30It's probably best that they're not judging us. Okay. I have something for you, too.
00:54:40What is this? For the past three years, I've been working at a design studio in downtown.
00:54:49What is this? For the past three years, I have been documenting some of your looks.
00:54:56It's just some ideas, designs, and things. It's perfect. Come here.
00:55:07Come here.
00:55:17Come in.
00:55:20Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:34Come in.
00:55:37Congressman, 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, but 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? I don't see any progress in that. You are too distracted.
00:56:09Father, I'll handle my campaign. Ariel 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. She'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! We gave you everything!
00:57:16Resources, training, this position, and this? This is how you're going to disobey us?
00:57:23This is my wife, okay? Insulting her is disrespecting me!
00:57:27Respect?
00:57:28You, you are nothing without the flick name. Nothing!
00:57:42You, you are nothing!
00:57:47Everything that you have here is us! None of your merit!
00:57:51And I am nothing without the flick name.
00:57:54Everything that you have here is us! None of your merit!
00:57:58And I am thankful for what you did for me, but I'm not going to use the people I love to win political games!
00:58:04That is my boundary.
00:58:05A true politician has no soft spots, Marcus.
00:58:09Well, if being a successful politician means using the people I love, then I'll give it all up.
00:58:15How can you say that, Marcus?
00:58:17This is ridiculous!
00:58:20If we'd have known, we never would have picked you up at the orphanage. Ever!
00:58:26Marcus is adopted.
00:58:29Let's go.
00:58:32Well, I'm sorry I wasn't the perfect son!
00:58:50Marcus, he'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.
00:59:15I already signed it.
00:59:19But the campaign just started and now you want a divorce?
00:59:23You see, somebody called me and they told me that if you love someone, you do not trap them in a political marriage.
00:59:33Ariel, I thought I was protecting you.
00:59:36But I was just helping myself.
00:59:39I was preventing you from what you wanted because I thought it was going to hurt you.
00:59:44But I was being a hypocrite.
00:59:47And I'm sorry.
00:59:51This?
00:59:53At 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.
01:00:16At least one of us.
01:00:46I'm sorry.
01:01:16I'm sorry.
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.
01:01:44What 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.
01:01:53I, um, I made you a coat.
01:01:57For the rally tomorrow. Hope you like it.
01:02:00Wait, a trench coat? Isn't that too flashy?
01:02:02No, the suit cliche thing is so over. People crave more personality these days.
01:02:06I'll do whatever you say, ma'am.
01:02:08Okay, well, I will bring you the coat.
01:02:11I'll see you.
01:02:13And, uh, I miss you.
01:02:17Okay, well, that's enough out of you.
01:02:22Fine, I miss you too.
01:02:42Sir, a package arrived for you.
01:02:48Oh, my God.
01:02:51This is Ariel's coat. Where is she?
01:02:53Nowhere yet. She's not answering calls.
01:02:55Well, you need to check her studio right now, okay?
01:02:58I'm on it, Congressman. We'll be right there.
01:03:00I'm on it.
01:03:01I'm on it.
01:03:02I'm on it.
01:03:03I'm on it.
01:03:04I'm on it.
01:03:05I'm on it.
01:03:06I'm on it.
01:03:07I'm on it.
01:03:08I'm on it.
01:03:09I'm on it.
01:03:10I'm on it, Congressman, but your supporters are waiting for you.
01:03:12You need to get on stage now.
01:03:14No, they can wait. I'm going to 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 going to go check on her right now.
01:03:28Tell me if anything changes.
01:03:32Thanks for having me, everybody.
01:03:33Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:03:35I think, as dark as it is, we're going to have a great night, everybody.
01:03:41Oh, my God.
01:03:44There's water everywhere.
01:03:46There's water everywhere.
01:03:47Oh, my God.
01:03:48Help!
01:03:59Oh, my God.
01:04:00There's water everywhere.
01:04:02There's water everywhere.
01:04:03Oh, my God.
01:04:04Help!
01:04:05Somebody help me!
01:04:06Help, please!
01:04:11Johnny?
01:04:16Johnny?
01:04:18Johnny, wake up. That's not funny.
01:04:20Johnny, wake up.
01:04:21Oh, my God.
01:04:22Johnny, look what you did.
01:04:23It's all your fault.
01:04:24What did you do to Johnny?
01:04:26You're nothing but a curse.
01:04:28Oh, my God. Is he breathing?
01:04:29Johnny?
01:04:30Johnny?
01:04:31It's my fault.
01:04:32Oh, my God. It's my fault.
01:04:33Oh, my God.
01:04:34Oh, my God.
01:04:35Johnny?
01:04:36Johnny?
01:04:37I need you.
01:04:38Help!
01:04:39I killed him.
01:04:51Turn it on.
01:04:58What do you want with me?
01:05:05You'll find out soon enough.
01:05:07Thanks for having me, everybody.
01:05:08Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:05:22Oh, how sweet.
01:05:25You think the congressman knows his life is just a breath away from death?
01:05:31You want to get more treasure?
01:05:34Call him.
01:05:35Now.
01:05:39Oh, you want me to do it?
01:05:40Fine.
01:05:43You're welcome.
01:05:45No, Marcus, don't answer.
01:05:49My goal is to increase economic growth by 20 percent,
01:05:52all while tackling homelessness and reducing crime.
01:05:58Sir.
01:06:00Sir.
01:06:06Marcus, I'm so sorry.
01:06:08I love you. I lied to...
01:06:09No, Ariel. Ariel, where are you?
01:06:11I lied to you about the phone calls.
01:06:13I thought I could protect you.
01:06:16But now I think that maybe if I'd just been honest with you all along,
01:06:18none of this would have ever happened.
01:06:20Ariel, please stay on the phone, okay?
01:06:21Just tell me where you...
01:06:22The River Town Park.
01:06:23Come alone.
01:06:24No cops, or she dies.
01:06:30I gotta go.
01:06:31Congressman, your speech is live nationwide.
01:06:33You can't just leave now.
01:06:37I gotta go.
01:06:53Oh, that's so sweet.
01:06:54He's actually abandoning his campaign to save you.
01:06:59No, you can have all my money.
01:07:00Just don't make Marcus come here.
01:07:02Shut up.
01:07:06This isn't about money.
01:07:07This is about me and Marcus.
01:07:09You're just a...
01:07:12Wait a minute.
01:07:13Your voice.
01:07:15I know your voice.
01:07:17You haven't figured it out by now?
01:07:19It doesn't matter.
01:07:21You'll be dead soon anyway.
01:07:30Ariel!
01:07:49Ariel!
01:07:54Ariel!
01:07:55Ariel!
01:07:59Ariel, I'm coming!
01:08:04Please.
01:08:06Ariel!
01:08:13Please pick up.
01:08:14Please pick up.
01:08:15Please pick up.
01:08:17Oh, God.
01:08:25Ariel!
01:08:49Ariel?
01:08:51Ariel?
01:08:52Oh, my God.
01:08:54Ariel!
01:08:55Ariel?
01:08:56Ariel, it's okay.
01:08:57It's okay.
01:08:58Ariel, I'm gonna get you home.
01:08:59Let's go.
01:09:06Marcus, behind you!
01:09:18It's you?
01:09:20It's you?
01:09:23We were friends.
01:09:25You approached me.
01:09:27After you said,
01:09:29you are telluring me that...
01:09:33You are telluring me.
01:09:37My Charm Mandarin.
01:09:38You are telluring me that...
01:09:39My Charm Mandarin.
01:09:41When you told UNGLL you were sick...
01:09:43When you told UNGLL you were sick...
01:09:44But I won't tell on you next time.
01:09:46But I won't tell on you next time.
01:09:50Marcus, you have promised.
01:09:51Marcus, you have promised.
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 IT team.
01:10:15How blind can you be?
01:10:22This is all because you're trying to sabotage my campaign?
01:10:25It's not even worth it!
01:10:27Look at my face!
01:10:29Do you even recognize me?
01:10:31Do you know who I am?
01:10:33Of course you don't.
01:10:35Let me remind you.
01:10:37I'm not your husband.
01:10:39I'm not your husband.
01:10:41I'm not your husband.
01:10:43I'm not your husband.
01:10:45I'm not your husband.
01:10:47I'm not your husband.
01:10:49I'm not your husband.
01:10:51Let me remind you.
01:10:53Fifteen years ago, the orphanage, your best...
01:10:57friend.
01:11:03No.
01:11:07No, it can't be.
01:11:09Yeah.
01:11:10Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:11:22No.
01:11:26No, no, it can't be.
01:11:28Yeah.
01:11:29Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:11:31Hey, where's my money, huh?
01:11:33I don't have it.
01:11:34Where's my cash?
01:11:35I don't have anything.
01:11:36Where's my cash, huh?
01:11:37Hey, leave him alone!
01:11:39Leave him alone!
01:11:42You okay?
01:11:44What happened?
01:11:46He called me a fat pig.
01:11:49He called me a fat pig.
01:11:51Ignore them.
01:11:52They're just jerks.
01:11:54Thanks, Marcus.
01:11:56Can I hang out with you?
01:11:57Of course.
01:11:58We're friends now.
01:12:01Sean, what happened to you?
01:12:03You've changed.
01:12:05You recognize me now?
01:12:07Noble congressman, or should I say you're an orphan nobody wanted?
01:12:11You keep that a secret from your voters, too?
01:12:14Sean, why do you hate me?
01:12:15We were friends.
01:12:16Why do you hate me?
01:12:17Why are you targeting Ariel?
01:12:18Friends?
01:12:19You stole everything from me, Marcus.
01:12:22That 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.
01:12:41I wanted to let it go.
01:12:42But every time I turned on the TV, I saw you parading around this perfect life, and it wasn't fair.
01:12:48The Flicks chose Marcus.
01:12:50Shut up!
01:12:51The Flicks chose me.
01:12:53But on adoption day, yeah, you remember, I got sick from the cake you gave me.
01:12:58I was at the hospital with food poisoning, so they took you instead.
01:13:02Sean, I went back to the orphanage.
01:13:04I spoke to the dean, and he said that you were adopted by a loving family, that you were happy.
01:13:09Happy?
01:13:11I was adopted into a nightmare.
01:13:14A couple that divorced and left me out to rot.
01:13:17What about that is happy?
01:13:21Sean, I'm sorry for what you went through, but revenge is not the way.
01:13:25We've got to figure this out together.
01:13:26Figure it out?
01:13:27What are we going to figure out, Marcus?
01:13:29I spent years suffering, watching you live my life.
01:13:33We are never figuring it out.
01:13:36Oh!
01:13:39Hold on!
01:13:40I got you.
01:13:41Sean, I'm not going to let you fall any further.
01:13:52Come on.
01:13:56Sean.
01:13:58Sean, we don't have to hate each other.
01:14:00Okay, just let it go.
01:14:01I will go to the police.
01:14:03I will explain everything.
01:14:04You don't have to worry about it.
01:14:05Just please, please don't let the hatred consume you.
01:14:13You were always a saint, Marcus.
01:14:15Marcus, look out!
01:14:20Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God!
01:14:21Are you okay?
01:14:22Perfect.
01:14:25You get to die in front of the one you love the most.
01:14:30My revenge is complete.
01:14:32Daniel, you don't need to...
01:14:39It's okay.
01:14:40You're okay. Just apply pressure.
01:14:41Don't cry.
01:14:42It's going to be okay. I'm fine.
01:14:43Don't cry.
01:14:44I'm fine.
01:14:55Daniel, you don't need to...
01:14:56You don't need to...
01:15:01It's okay.
01:15:02You're okay. Just apply pressure.
01:15:03Don't cry.
01:15:04It's going to be okay. I'm fine.
01:15:05It's going to be okay.
01:15:06I need you to apply pressure.
01:15:07I need you to stay with me.
01:15:08Okay?
01:15:11I love you and I need you to hang in there, okay?
01:15:13I love you.
01:15:14Don't say that right now.
01:15:15Please just hold that for later.
01:15:17We're going to save that later.
01:15:18Okay? We're going to get out of here.
01:15:19Do you trust me?
01:15:20I trust you.
01:15:22No.
01:15:24No, don't want.
01:15:25Come to the lake.
01:15:26Now. Marcus, hook is dying.
01:15:27Move.
01:15:44Ariel?
01:15:47Claire?
01:15:48Why 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
01:15:59assistant told me that he was hospitalized, so sorry.
01:16:03I didn't realize you and Marcus still talked, I thought, um...
01:16:07You don't know that... why he married you instead of me?
01:16:19Claire.
01:16:20If you're trying to convince me to stay, don't bother.
01:16:22Claire, I admire your courage to live the life you want.
01:16:26I don't want to be a pawn for the family's games anymore.
01:16:30I want to be free.
01:16:31I know.
01:16:32I'm not going to hold you back anymore, but you've got to do one thing for me.
01:16:37Can you please tell your parents?
01:16:39Can you please tell them 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.
01:16:59He married you to protect you, and if he acted indifferent, it's only because he didn't
01:17:05want you to get too attached.
01:17:07Why didn't he just say that?
01:17:09You know Marcus, he can't admit his feelings very easily, but his love is...
01:17:18steeper than anyone's.
01:17:22So... he doesn't know that I've been in love with him since we were children?
01:17:28It's always been you, Ariel.
01:17:32Ever since we were children, it's only ever been you.
01:17:35He's always loved you.
01:17:53Marcus, you really are the dumbest asshole in the world.
01:17:56You know that, right?
01:17:59Why didn't you tell me you married me to protect me?
01:18:02Why were you so cold?
01:18:04Why did you...
01:18:08Why did you pretend you hated me?
01:18:11Because none of it worked.
01:18:15I still love you.
01:18:18Of course I still love you.
01:18:20But I need you.
01:18:22You can't leave me, okay?
01:18:26Ariel...
01:18:28Take this ring.
01:18:31Take it.
01:18:34And put it on my finger again, I just...
01:18:39I need to...
01:18:41hear you say that you love me.
01:18:44Please, Marcus.
01:18:56You
01:19:06Marcus...
01:19:09You're awake.
01:19:19This...
01:19:21This ring wasn't left behind by your sister.
01:19:26It was made custom for you.
01:19:29It's unique, just like you.
01:19:33It just wasn't the right time to give it to you before.
01:19:36Because you were mad, and I'm sorry.
01:19:41Marcus, are you always this overdramatic?
01:19:45Yes.
01:19:47And it's because I think you're the only one who can handle me.
01:19:56Miss Ariel Rochester...
01:20:00Will you still...
01:20:03Will you still marry me?
01:20:07Yes.
01:20:09I will.
01:20:12Will you still love me?
01:20:15Yes.
01:20:18I will.
01:20:21Will you still love me?
01:20:24Yes.
01:20:35Come here.
01:20:48Stop it! Stop! I'm not kidding!
01:20:52Don't be so naughty, Governor.
01:20:55How can I be naughty?
01:21:14Thank you. Thank you.
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 that carried me through my childhood,
01:21:50and she's the light that pierces my darkest days.
01:21:53Ariel...
01:21:55I love you. Can you hear that?
01:21:57Yes, I can.
01:21:59That includes me.
01:22:01Come here.