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