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, 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.
00:13:23The next day.
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.
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 going to live for myself.
00:14:37This time...
00:14:40I'm going to 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.
00:16:42Hi.
00:16:45Hi.
00:16:50Hi.
00:16:53Hi.
00:17:09Tom.
00:17:10The manager sent me a few photos. I need you to trace them.
00:17:13Yes, sir. Keep them 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.
00:17:40Why? You don't think she's attractive enough?
00:17:43No, I think she's quite attractive, actually.
00:17:46I just know her.
00:17:48And she wouldn't betray her promises.
00:17:50You know, those photos you sent...
00:17:52The faces are unrecognizable.
00:17:54How are you so confident that they're my wife?
00:17:56Didn't you just boast about knowing my wife?
00:17:58No, I didn't.
00:17:59I didn't?
00:18:00No, I didn't.
00:18:01No, I didn't.
00:18:02No, I didn't.
00:18:03No, I didn't.
00:18:04No, I didn't.
00:18:05No, I didn't.
00:18:06No, I didn't.
00:18:07No, I didn't.
00:18:08No, I didn't.
00:18:09Didn't you just boast about knowing your wife so well?
00:18:11There's 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.
00:18:19Here are my demands.
00:18:20Divorce your wife or this provocative photo goes public.
00:18:23I'll claim that the perfect congressman...
00:18:25...can't satisfy his wife.
00:18:27...leaving her to find happiness elsewhere.
00:18:30What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:40What 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.
00:18:50She's my wife and I'm going to protect her.
00:18:52Don't act like you really love her.
00:18:54You're just worried that a divorce would hurt your political image.
00:18:57You think you know me so well.
00:18:59If 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.
00:19:22Now, 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, which includes your house, sir.
00:19:48Ariel.
00:19:50She's in danger.
00:20:00She's in danger.
00:20:31You mad at me?
00:20:35Ariel.
00:20:36Don't!
00:20:38Okay, I won't touch you.
00:21:01We require a candidate who grasps the significant impact of clothing on political image-making
00:21:06and understands how each garment can tell a compelling story.
00:21:20Mom!
00:21:22Mom!
00:21:24Mom!
00:21:26Mom!
00:21:28Mom!
00:21:30What are you doing?
00:21:31That's my work.
00:21:32Instead of focusing on this garbage, why don't you learn how to dress nicely so you can catch
00:21:36a 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, you wouldn't even have the money to attend
00:21:54a 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.
00:22:28No.
00:22:32As long as this brings me closer to my dream of being a designer, I'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?
00:24:25Congresswoman Flick, may I ask you to try it on?
00:24:44Five feet, nine inches tall, 165 pounds.
00:24:47Chest, 33.6 inches.
00:24:49Waist, 32.9 inches.
00:24:51Hips, 35.7 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.
00:25:17But 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.
00:25:44And overall, the photo screams one word. Arrogance.
00:25:48She is incredible.
00:25:53She's the one.
00:25:59Congrats.
00:26:00Welcome.
00:26:10I was supposed to be divorcing him, but now I guess I'm working with him.
00:26:18Hi, I'm Daniel Campbell.
00:26:22It's good to meet you.
00:26:24I'm so happy to have you on the team.
00:26:26You're great.
00:26:28Would you like to get a coffee?
00:26:31Sure.
00:26:32Yeah?
00:26:33Yeah.
00:26:48Who is that guy?
00:26:49Can we fire that guy?
00:26:50What?
00:26:51No, that's inappropriate. We can't fire people for no good reason.
00:26:54That'll go against our team's reputation.
00:26:56Also, not to mention the upcoming campaign.
00:26:59Well, then keep a close eye on him, okay?
00:27:01That's not part of my job.
00:27:05So, um, what happened?
00:27:08You're...
00:27:10Sorry.
00:27:12Sorry.
00:27:17Accident.
00:27:23I don't know.
00:27:24Why don't you get cochlear implants?
00:27:27Cochlear implants for your ear?
00:27:29Too robotic?
00:27:33Interestingly.
00:27:34The silence.
00:27:38Helps.
00:27:40You need work?
00:27:42Cool.
00:27:50Hey, Warwick Campbell.
00:27:52It's my lunch break, Mr. Flick.
00:27:54Right.
00:27:55Well, then.
00:27:56I think my new wardrobe consultant needs to check on her duties.
00:28:10Ring.
00:28:23Ring.
00:28:30Didn't you insist that we hide the fact that we're married?
00:28:33So why would I bother wearing a ring?
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.
00:28:55Oh my god.
00:28:56Oh my god, it's you in the photo.
00:28:59Fucking asshole.
00:29:01Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:29:04I'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.
00:29:33Don't forget.
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, the more he feels like a stranger.
00:30:02He's nothing like the Marcus I've known since I was 16.
00:30:17Don't worry, just hold on tight and I'll always protect you.
00:30:21Marcus, how 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.
00:31:02Stay.
00:31:07Congressman Flick.
00:31:10Forgive me for asking, but why have I never been introduced to your wife?
00:31:14Your competitors bring their spouses to events like this and they do quite well for themselves.
00:31:18Right.
00:31:19But I don't consider my wife to be an accessory.
00:31:21She's her own person.
00:31:23She's my wife.
00:31:24She's my wife.
00:31:25She's my wife.
00:31:26She's my wife.
00:31:27She's my wife.
00:31:28She's my wife.
00:31:29I don't consider her an accessory.
00:31:30She'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.
00:31:50You 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.
00:31:59You 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?
00:32:10Are you at the gala?
00:32:11Have you ever asked her what kind of life she would like to live?
00:32:14Have you even 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!
00:32:29Ariel!
00:32:35Ariel!
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!
00:32:58Oh 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?
00:33:58It's not her.
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.
00:34:28I'm jealous.
00:34:59Ariel.
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 anymore.
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.
00:35:58Enough.
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.
00:36:29Once 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.
00:36:58There, you're home.
00:37:00You made PB&J, my favorite.
00:37:05Yeah.
00:37:28I love you.
00:37:58Thanks.
00:38:16Help with clothes?
00:38:19Thanks.
00:38:21I really gotta keep a close eye on her.
00:38:25Make sure she stays close to me.
00:38:27Sure enough, I'm never just your wife.
00:38:30I'm a pawn.
00:38:51So, we're going to have to make sure that everything is going to stick together.
00:38:54Oh, here we are.
00:38:56Hi, everybody.
00:38:57My name is Congressman Marcus Flick, and this is my team, okay?
00:39:01We came a long way to hear your thoughts.
00:39:03Please, guys, get them out there.
00:39:04Well, I'm curious what you plan to do about this drought we've been struggling with these last 18 months.
00:39:11That's a great question.
00:39:13Off the noggin, I think it's important to point out that all of your needs have been finding their way out.
00:39:19They have been finding their way to Sacramento, but 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?
00:39:39These people do not know the first thing about Marcus Flick.
00:39:41What'd you say?
00:39:50Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
00:39:59Do you want to check on the horses?
00:40:04Awesome.
00:40:05They're right over there.
00:40:14Come on, sweetie.
00:40:15Here, let me share.
00:40:17Looks like you two are having fun.
00:40:19Yeah, we are.
00:40:21If you want to pet a horse, I have one over here you can check out.
00:40:25This one's fine.
00:40:30Perfect.
00:40:31Congressman, can I get a shot of you two feeding the horse?
00:40:34Yeah, if you could feed the horse with her, please.
00:40:37Perfect.
00:40:38Congressman, can I get a shot of you two feeding the horse?
00:40:41Yeah, if you could feed the horse with her, please.
00:40:43This is great.
00:40:44Perfect.
00:40:46Yes, yes.
00:40:49Oh, perfect.
00:40:56What is Marcus thinking, bringing her there?
00:41:09What is Marcus thinking, bringing her there?
00:41:12What is Marcus thinking, bringing her there?
00:41:15That's insane.
00:41:16What everyone is praising is kindness and sincerity.
00:41:19No one is even noticing, Ariel.
00:41:21The 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.
00:41:43Okay.
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.
00:42:12What?
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!
00:42:41Marcus!
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.
00:43:17Ariel, tell me the truth.
00:43:20Can you hear me?
00:43:27Why did you lie to me?
00:43:41Let go of me!
00:43:43How long have you had your hearing back and when did you get your hearing back?
00:43:46Ariel, why did you lie to me?
00:43:52The 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.
00:44:07When 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,
00:44:17call 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?
00:44:41Because every day that I spend with you,
00:44:43I 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?
00:45:10Because 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!
00:45:34Ariel...
00:45:40So...
00:45:42She can actually hear now.
00:45:45This is getting interesting.
00:46:04Hello, Marcus.
00:46:05Hello, Marcus.
00:46:06Hello.
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 want anything, just don't hurt him.
00:47:12What 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 we need to lock in.
00:47:43Our 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, it's going to be okay.
00:48:04I'm here now.
00:48:05I'm here.
00:48:06It's okay.
00:48:07It'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?
00:48:38He'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.
00:48:42You need treatment.
00:48:45Congressman Flick, can I ask your relationship with this lady and the victim?
00:48:50She's mine.
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.
00:49:22She's in shock.
00:49:25We'll talk about this later.
00:49:33Okay.
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.
00:50:04Marcus, I don't know how...
00:50:07You ruined everything again!
00:50:20You ruined everything again!
00:50:22Your son's in a coma, and your daughter's injured,
00:50:25and you're just gonna come over here and start pointing fingers in a hospital?
00:50:28Marcus, it's all over in the news.
00:50:29Ariel went and rescued Johnny today.
00:50:32If people find out she's in a relationship with you,
00:50:34it could ruin your chances of being governor.
00:50:36That's not the point, okay?
00:50:38Family... family comes first.
00:50:40Don't misunderstand me.
00:50:41I care for Johnny.
00:50:43But he's out of danger now,
00:50:44and it's just a matter of time before he recovers.
00:50:47But you...
00:50:48You're in the middle of an election!
00:50:50One mistake can cost us everything!
00:50:52You 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,
00:50:58you're gonna treat my wife with respect,
00:51:00or you're gonna 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,
00:51:12regardless 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.
00:51:30We're each other's family.
00:52:01Yes?
00:52:03You know, this is the first phone call we've had since you...
00:52:06Since you lost your hearing three years ago?
00:52:08Yeah.
00:52:10First call.
00:52:12Yeah.
00:52:14Wait.
00:52:15Is this... the first...
00:52:17Did you call in another line?
00:52:18No, uh, no.
00:52:19That's not... that's not what I meant.
00:52:21Um, how did you know Johnny was in danger today?
00:52:24Well, I asked the caretakers to inform me
00:52:26if anything ever happened to him.
00:52:28So...
00:52:29Why?
00:52:30Why would you do that?
00:52:32Well, because I promised you, Ariel.
00:52:34I promised that I was gonna protect Johnny.
00:52:36I guess I... I don't know what to say.
00:52:38I mean, thank you.
00:52:40To think of Johnny, I was... I was so scared.
00:52:42I can't imagine what I'd do if anything happened to him.
00:52:46He's my only family left.
00:52:50Open the door.
00:52:58Open the door.
00:53:05Open 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.
00:53:40For everything.
00:53:43Come to the office tomorrow.
00:53:45I 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.
00:55:18Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:32Come in.
00:55:35Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:38Okay, 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.
00:56:35Dress like Claire and join Marcus at campaign events?
00:56:44No.
00:56:51You won't do it?
00:57:06Father Ariel, she is herself.
00:57:08She's not imitating her sister.
00:57:10She's not going to pretend to be anyone else in order to win political votes.
00:57:13You ungrateful son of a bitch!
00:57:17We gave you everything!
00:57:19Resources, training, this position!
00:57:23And this?
00:57:24This is how you're going to disobey us?
00:57:26This is my wife, okay?
00:57:28Insulting her is disrespecting me!
00:57:30Respect?
00:57:33You.
00:57:34You are nothing without the Flick name.
00:57:37Nothing!
00:57:41You.
00:57:48You.
00:57:49You are nothing!
00:57:53Everything that you have here is us!
00:57:56None of your merit!
00:57:57And I am thankful for what you did for me, but I'm not going to use the people I love to win political games!
00:58:03That is my boundary.
00:58:04A true politician has no soft spots, Marcus.
00:58:08Well, if being a successful politician means using the people I love, then I'll give it all up.
00:58:14How can you say that, Marcus?
00:58:16This is ridiculous!
00:58:20If we'd have known, we 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!
00:58:39I'm sorry.
00:58:50Marcus.
00:58:52He's carried more than I ever realized.
00:58:54Congressman Marcus Flick to deliver inspiring election pep talk in Southern California.
00:59:09Here. For your campaign tomorrow.
00:59:12I already signed it.
00:59:16But the campaign just started and now you want a divorce?
00:59:20You see, somebody called me and they told me that if you love someone, you do not trap them in a political marriage.
00:59:30Ariel, I thought I was protecting you.
00:59:33But I was just helping myself.
00:59:35But I was just helping myself.
00:59:38I was preventing you from what you wanted because I thought it was going to hurt you.
00:59:43But I was being a hypocrite.
00:59:47And I'm sorry.
00:59:50This?
00:59:52At least one of us gets to be free.
00:59:54I'm sorry.
01:00:05But I was being a hypocrite.
01:00:08And I'm sorry.
01:00:10This?
01:00:12At least one of us gets to be free.
01:00:24I'm sorry.
01:00:54I'm sorry.
01:01:25Congressman, do you know what a mistake you've made?
01:01:37Congressman, 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.
01:01:52I, um...
01:01:54I made you a coat.
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...
01:02:14I miss you.
01:02:16Okay. Well, that's enough out of you.
01:02:18But...
01:02:19Fine. I miss you, too.
01:02:50Sir, a package arrived for you.
01:02:56Oh, my God.
01:02:59This is Ariel's coat. Where is she?
01:03:01Nowhere yet. She's not answering calls.
01:03:03Well, you need to check her studio right now, okay?
01:03:06I'm on it, Congressman.
01:03:08Your supporters are waiting for you. You need to get on stage now.
01:03:11No, they can wait. I'm going to go check on Ariel right now, okay?
01:03:15What are you doing?
01:03:16Okay.
01:03:18What are you doing? Look, time is gold.
01:03:20You don't want to let your sponsors down, do you?
01:03:25Tom, you're going to go check on her right now. Tell me if anything changes.
01:03:31Thanks for having me, everybody. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:03:34I think, as dark as it is, we're going to have a great night, everybody.
01:03:43Oh, my God.
01:03:44There's water everywhere.
01:03:46There's water everywhere. Oh, my God, help!
01:03:58Oh, my God.
01:04:00There's water everywhere.
01:04:02There's water everywhere. Oh, my God, help!
01:04:04Somebody help me!
01:04:06Help, please!
01:04:11Johnny?
01:04:13I don't...
01:04:16Johnny?
01:04:18Johnny, wake up. That's not funny.
01:04:20Johnny, wake up.
01:04:22Johnny, look at you.
01:04:24It's all your fault.
01:04:26You're nothing but a curse.
01:04:28Oh, my God, is he breathing?
01:04:30Johnny, can you hear me?
01:04:32It's all your fault.
01:04:34Oh, my God.
01:04:36Johnny, I need you.
01:04:38Help!
01:04:43Oh, my God.
01:04:50Turn it on.
01:04:57What do you want with me?
01:05:04You'll find out soon enough.
01:05:06Thanks for having me, everybody. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:05:13Oh, my God.
01:05:21Oh, how sweet.
01:05:24You think the congressman knows his life is just a breath away from death?
01:05:30Want to get more treasure?
01:05:33Paul, no.
01:05:38Oh, you want me to do it?
01:05:40Fine.
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.
01:05:57Sir.
01:06:05Marcus, I'm so sorry.
01:06:07I love you. I lied to...
01:06:09No, Ariel. Ariel, where are you?
01:06:10I lied to you about the phone calls.
01:06:12I thought I could protect you.
01:06:15But 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? Just tell me where you...
01:06:22Come alone. No cops or she dies.
01:06:29I gotta go.
01:06:31Congressman, we're such a slack nationwide.
01:06:33You can't just leave now.
01:06:36I gotta go.
01:06:41You
01:06:52Oh, 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.
01:07:07This is about me and Marcus.
01:07:08You're just a...
01:07:10Wait a minute.
01:07:12Your voice.
01:07:14I know your voice.
01:07:16You haven't figured it out by now?
01:07:18It doesn't matter.
01:07:20You'll be dead soon anyway.
01:07:28Ariel!
01:07:38Ariel!
01:07:49Ariel!
01:07:54Ariel!
01:07:58Ariel, I'm coming!
01:08:05Ariel!
01:08:08Ariel!
01:08:13Please pick up, please pick up, please pick up, please pick up.
01:08:17Oh, God.
01:08:25Ariel!
01:08:38Ariel!
01:08:49Ariel!
01:08:52Oh, my God.
01:08:54Ariel!
01:08:56Ariel, it's okay, it's okay.
01:08:58Ariel, I'm gonna get you home.
01:09:06Marcus, behind you!
01:09:08Get up!
01:09:17It's you?
01:09:19It's you?
01:09:39It's you?
01:09:41It'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.
01:09:58I 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.
01:10:05Marcus, 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?
01:10:25Marcus, 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.
01:10:35How blind can you be?
01:10:37This is all because you're trying to sabotage my campaign?
01:10:40It's not even worth it!
01:10:42Look at my face!
01:10:44Do 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.
01:10:52Fifteen years ago, the orphanage, your best...
01:10:56friend.
01:11:03No.
01:11:06No, no, it can't be.
01:11:08Yeah.
01:11:10Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:11:26No.
01:11:29No, no, it can't be.
01:11:31Yeah.
01:11:33Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:11:36I don't have it.
01:11:38I don't have anything.
01:11:40Hey, leave him alone!
01:11:42Leave him alone!
01:11:45You okay?
01:11:47What happened?
01:11:49He called me a fat pig.
01:11:51Ignore them.
01:11:53They're just jerks.
01:11:55Thanks, Marcus.
01:11:57Can I hang out with you?
01:11:59Of course.
01:12:01We're friends now.
01:12:03Sean, what happened to you?
01:12:05Do you recognize me now?
01:12:07Noble congressman?
01:12:09Or 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?
01:12:16We were friends.
01:12:18Why do you hate me?
01:12:20Why are you targeting Ariel?
01:12:22Friends?
01:12:24You stole everything from me, Marcus.
01:12:26That stage you parade around on.
01:12:28This life of power and respect belonged to 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 perfect life,
01:12:44and it wasn't fair.
01:12:46The flicks chose Marcus.
01:12:48Shut up!
01:12:50The flicks chose me.
01:12:52But on adoption day, yeah, 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,
01:13:03and he said that you were adopted by a loving family,
01:13:05that you were happy.
01:13:07Happy?
01:13:09I was adopted into a nightmare.
01:13:12A couple that divorced and left me out to rot.
01:13:15What about that is happy?
01:13:19Sean, I'm sorry for what you went through,
01:13:21but revenge is not the way.
01:13:23We've got to figure this out together.
01:13:25Figure it out?
01:13:27What are we going to figure out, Marcus?
01:13:29I spent years suffering watching you live my life.
01:13:31We are never friends.
01:13:33We're figuring it out.
01:13:39Hold on!
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.
01:14:05You don't have to worry about it.
01:14:07Just please, please don't let the hatred consume you.
01:14:13You were always a saint, Marcus.
01:14:15Marcus, look out!
01:14:19Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God!
01:14:21Are you okay?
01:14:23Perfect.
01:14:25You get to die in front of the one you love the most.
01:14:29My revenge is complete.
01:14:32Daniel, don't! You don't need to...
01:14:39It's okay. You're okay. Just apply pressure.
01:14:42It's going to be okay. I'm fine.
01:14:44I'm fine.
01:14:55Daniel, you don't need to...
01:14:57It's okay. You're okay. Just apply pressure.
01:15:00It's going to be okay. I'm fine.
01:15:02I need you to apply pressure.
01:15:04I need you to stay with me, okay?
01:15:08I love you, and I need you to hang in there, okay?
01:15:10I love you.
01:15:12Don't say that right now.
01:15:14Please just hold that for later.
01:15:16We're going to save that later, okay?
01:15:18We're going to get out of here. Do you trust me?
01:15:20I trust you.
01:15:23Daniel, come to the lake.
01:15:24Come to the lake.
01:15:26Now! Marcus Hook is dying!
01:15:43Ariel?
01:15:46Claire?
01:15:49Why are you here?
01:15:52I've been living abroad.
01:15:54Marcus and I have been talking,
01:15:56keeping in touch over the last couple of 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 still talked.
01:16:04I thought, um...
01:16:07You don't know that...
01:16:09why he married you instead of me?
01:16:18Claire.
01:16:20If you're trying to convince me to stay, don't bother.
01:16:21Claire, 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 going to hold you back anymore.
01:16:34But you've got to do one thing for me.
01:16:36Can you please tell your parents?
01:16:38Can you please tell them to let Ariel marry me?
01:16:41Marcus chose me?
01:16:51He knew that Simone would marry you off for money
01:16:53if he couldn't.
01:16:55He married you to protect you.
01:16:57And if he acted indifferent,
01:16:59it's only because he didn't want you
01:17:01to get too attached.
01:17:03Why do you need to say that?
01:17:05You know Marcus.
01:17:08He can't admit his feelings very easily.
01:17:10But his love is...
01:17:13steeper than anyone's.
01:17:17I'm sorry.
01:17:19I'm sorry.
01:17:21So...
01:17:24he doesn't know that I've been in love with him
01:17:26since we were children?
01:17:28It's always been you.
01:17:30Ariel.
01:17:32Ever since we were children,
01:17:34it's only ever been you.
01:17:36He's always loved you.
01:17:52Marcus, you really are
01:17:54the dumbest asshole in the world.
01:17:56You know that, right?
01:17:58Why didn't you tell me
01:18:00you married me to protect me?
01:18:02Why were you so cold?
01:18:04Why did you...
01:18:07Why did you pretend you hated me?
01:18:10Because none of it worked.
01:18:14I still love you.
01:18:17Of course I still love you.
01:18:18But I need you.
01:18:20You can't leave me, okay?
01:18:27Take this ring.
01:18:30Take it.
01:18:33And put it on my finger again.
01:18:35I just...
01:18:38I need to...
01:18:40hear you say that you love me.
01:18:43Please, Marcus.
01:18:44Please, Marcus.
01:19:06Marcus.
01:19:09You're awake.
01:19:15Oh.
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 and...
01:19:38and I'm sorry.
01:19:41Marcus,
01:19:42are you always this overdramatic?
01:19:44Yes.
01:19:46And it's because I think
01:19:48you're the only one who can handle me.
01:20:09Miss...
01:20:10Ariel Rochester.
01:20:13Will you still...
01:20:17Will you still marry me?
01:20:20Yes.
01:20:22I will.
01:20:36Come here.
01:20:41Come here.
01:20:48Stop it!
01:20:49Stop!
01:20:50I'm not kidding.
01:20:52Don't be so naughty, Governor.
01:20:55I like it when you're naughty.
01:21:15I want to take a moment
01:21:17to thank my parents
01:21:19and my campaign team
01:21:21and all my friends out there
01:21:23who've carried me through every challenge.
01:21:26But above all,
01:21:28I want to thank my wife,
01:21:32Ariel Rochester,
01:21:34whose strength, courage and love
01:21:37I wouldn't be alive without today.
01:21:41This woman is not only my wife,
01:21:44she is the dream
01:21:46that carried me through my childhood
01:21:48and she is the light
01:21:50that pierces my darkest days.
01:21:52Ariel,
01:21:54I love you.
01:21:56Can you hear that?
01:21:58Yes, I can.
01:22:00Loud and clear.
01:22:10I love you.