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.
00:01:47Okay?
00:01:52Go home.
00:02:00We'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?
00:02:53How can I hear?
00:02:55No security for a politician's wife.
00:03:00Feeling you was almost too easy.
00:03:03I'm kidnapped?
00:03:04Call your husband.
00:03:06Now!
00:03:09That's right.
00:03:10You're deaf.
00:03:15Go home.
00:03:23Marcus?
00:03:24Marcus, please pick up the phone.
00:03:27Of course.
00:03:28Of course, absolutely.
00:03:39Hello?
00:03:42Hello?
00:03:43I have your wife.
00:03:44You're going to do exactly as I say, or I'm going to kill her.
00:03:55Congressman Marcus.
00:03:56I truly cannot believe that you don't care about your wife's life.
00:04:00And I'm telling you, I get three or four of these scams a week, so why don't you go kick rocks?
00:04:04I'll tell you one more time.
00:04:06She's my hostage.
00:04:08Well, then call me when she's a corpse.
00:04:12That man is fucked.
00:04:15Heartless politician.
00:04:17You know, if he doesn't care about whether or not you die, I guess it's my choice.
00:04:22And believe me, you're beautiful.
00:04:25It's a shame you're not going to know what you're dying for.
00:04:30Marcus, you know I'm not going to kill you.
00:04:33I'm not going to kill you.
00:04:35I'm not going to kill you.
00:04:37I'm not going to kill you.
00:04:39I'm not going to kill you.
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.
00:05:09Copy that.
00:05:10Also, if you could just let Mr. Versace know I'll be right with him.
00:05:29What are you doing?
00:05:31What are you doing?
00:05:40No.
00:05:41Alcohol.
00:05:45Are you kidding me?
00:05:46Give me that.
00:05:54What is with the attitude?
00:06:02Hello?
00:06:03Mr. Flick, the call had an antispirant 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.
00:06:26Tom, 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 for my sister was the biggest mistake of my life.
00:06:59Now that I have my hearing back, I'm going to make sure everything gets back on track.
00:07:13Marcus, you're not supposed to see me before the wedding.
00:07:15Take the dress off.
00:07:17Really?
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.
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.
00:08:10And three, during our marriage, there are no children whatsoever.
00:08:16Okay?
00:08:17Are you listening?
00:08:18Why are you doing this to me?
00:08:20Why 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?
00:08:50Ariel?
00:09:00Has Ariel recovered any of her hearing since that sudden deafness at the wedding?
00:09:05It's not so bad being deaf, Mrs. Flick.
00:09:07It spares Ariel from hearing anything that might damage Marcus' campaign for governor.
00:09:12Exactly.
00:09:13And when Marcus becomes governor, we might consider cosmetic surgery for Ariel.
00:09:19Make her look more like her sister.
00:09:21I'm sure the public will sympathize with Marcus that he has not abandoned his disabled wife.
00:09:27You're so wise, Mr. Flick. That's a brilliant strategy.
00:09:31You all seem more concerned about politics than the well-being of my wife.
00:09:35You really think it's appropriate gloating over her condition?
00:09:38I was just considering your career.
00:09:41While we're on the topic, as long as I'm married to Ariel, we're not going to be doing any reconstructive surgery to make her look like her sister.
00:09:47I'm not going to allow it.
00:09:49Why is he defending me now?
00:09:51On that note, we're going to be taking our leave.
00:10:14Stop!
00:10:18I'm visiting wildfire victims tomorrow, and I need your help picking an outfit.
00:10:25Remember, nothing too high profile.
00:10:39Not bad.
00:10:44Marcus.
00:10:48It's a good thing you couldn't hear what my parents said about you.
00:10:56I want to thank you all for making the time to be here today. I think that's a big deal.
00:11:03I think it's important to just acknowledge that in spite of recent events...
00:11:10Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within the month, or your scandal goes public.
00:11:34Our state goes public.
00:11:37Our state goes through a lot of disasters. Mudslides, we deal with droughts, we deal with wildfires.
00:11:43In my understanding, over the last 40 years, a lot of things have built up to this moment.
00:11:49A lot of things that are perceived to bring us to...
00:11:57Just one moment, guys.
00:12:02Who is this?
00:12:03Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within the month, or your scandal goes public.
00:12:08I don't think you've done your homework.
00:12:10My wife's name is Claire.
00:12:12No, Claire's the older sister.
00:12:14When she ran away three years ago, you married Ariel to save your political career.
00:12:18What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar and a hypocrite?
00:12:23What 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. Divorce your wife, and...
00:12:46Your secrets disappear with me.
00:12:47I mean, after all, she's just a substitute, and you hate her, so it shouldn't really be a problem.
00:12:52There's no chance I'm divorcing Ariel. There's nothing to think about it.
00:12:57I'll give you a month, or...
00:12:58I'll kill her.
00:13:04Kill her.
00:13:07It must be because Marcus is running for governor, so now he doesn't want to divorce me.
00:13:13Now I need a new plan.
00:13:23I'm sorry.
00:13:34Mr. Flick, you're about to be on camera, and the press will definitely make a big deal of that wound.
00:13:40Tom, I want you to get me the best computer engineers in the world.
00:13:42We're going to nail the bastards threatening Ariel.
00:13:46Copy that, sir.
00:13:47Ariel, I need you to make it a top priority that we find a fashion consultant.
00:13:52I want some fashion editor. I 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?
00:14:15I mean, I've lived the past three years of my life in a silent hell, and now...
00:14:20Life has given me a second chance to hear again.
00:14:24This time...
00:14:27I'm going to live for myself.
00:14:38This time...
00:14:40I'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...
00:14:54Differences, but...
00:14:56I need you to know that I would never give up on you.
00:15:00Ever.
00:15:03Okay?
00:15:12Okay.
00:15:42Dr. Park, is it possible to regain hearing in a case like my wife's? Is 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. I'm so sorry.
00:16:07I know it's not the news you wanted to hear.
00:16:12We're doing everything we can, okay?
00:16:14Okay.
00:16:16There we go.
00:16:22Learn to please your husband and have a baby ASAP.
00:16:42Okay.
00:16:43Okay.
00:17:09Tom.
00:17:10The manager sent me a few photos. I need you to trace them.
00:17:14Yes, sir. Keep them on the line for more than five minutes for better tracking.
00:17:29Did you see that?
00:17:31It's a central photo of your wife that she sent to someone else.
00:17:34She's cheating on you.
00:17:36My 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, the 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?
00:17:58I don't know her.
00:18:00I don't know her.
00:18:02I don't know her.
00:18:04I don't know her.
00:18:06I don't know her.
00:18:08I don't know her.
00:18:10You know your wife so well.
00:18:12There's a birthmark on her chest.
00:18:14Surely you're familiar with it.
00:18:16How do you know about the birthmark?
00:18:18Who are you?
00:18:20It doesn't matter who I am.
00:18:22Here are my demands. Divorce your wife or this provocative photo goes public.
00:18:24I'll claim that the perfect congressman
00:18:26can't satisfy his wife.
00:18:28Leaving her to find happiness elsewhere.
00:18:30What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:41Damn, I hadn't thought of that.
00:18:43I 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
00:18:56would hurt your political image.
00:18:58You think you know her so well.
00:19:00If you love someone,
00:19:02you don't trap them in a political sham marriage,
00:19:04you hypocrite.
00:19:05Hello?
00:19:07Hello?
00:19:09This man is too complicated to understand.
00:19:17No, sir, we've hit a snag
00:19:19with the anti-surveillance software.
00:19:21You know, it's only been traced
00:19:23in a general area.
00:19:25Okay, go ahead.
00:19:27Your phone's location is within
00:19:29a five-mile radius,
00:19:31which includes your house.
00:19:33Ariel,
00:19:35she's in danger.
00:20:02Okay.
00:20:33You mad at me?
00:20:37Ariel.
00:20:39Don't!
00:20:41Okay,
00:20:43I won't touch you.
00:21:03We require a candidate who grasps
00:21:05the significant impact of clothing
00:21:07on political image-making
00:21:09and understands how each garment
00:21:11can tell a compelling story.
00:21:23Mom, what are you doing?
00:21:25That's my work.
00:21:27I'm not doing it.
00:21:29I'm not doing it.
00:21:30What are you doing?
00:21:32That's my work.
00:21:34Instead of focusing on this garbage,
00:21:36why don't you learn how to dress nicely
00:21:38so you can catch a good man
00:21:40like your sister did?
00:21:42Mom, clothing isn't just a tool
00:21:44for attracting men.
00:21:46I can't believe you just said that.
00:21:48Ariel, you are going to stop chasing
00:21:50these fanciful dreams.
00:21:52Do you remember where you came from?
00:21:54Without my marriage into the Rochester family,
00:21:56you wouldn't even have the money
00:21:58to attend a private school
00:22:00like you did to me.
00:22:02Focus your efforts on finding
00:22:04a wealthy husband,
00:22:06just like I did.
00:22:23Well, the worst I could say is no.
00:22:31As long as this brings me closer
00:22:33to my dream of being a designer,
00:22:35I'm ready to work for anyone.
00:22:38I can't let anybody,
00:22:40especially him, find out I can hear again.
00:22:42I have to stay silent in public
00:22:44and avoid reacting too quickly.
00:22:46Maybe using text to speech is the best.
00:23:01My name is Ariel Anderson.
00:23:03I graduated from the School of Visual Art
00:23:05with a degree in fashion design.
00:23:07I lost my hearing due to an accident
00:23:09three years ago.
00:23:11Unfortunately, a hearing aid won't really help.
00:23:13Therefore, I'd appreciate it
00:23:15if you could use pen and paper
00:23:17for communication.
00:23:19I assure you I can keep up.
00:23:21I'm concerned that her hearing
00:23:23might affect her performance.
00:23:25Recruiting a disabled woman
00:23:27will make our campaign team
00:23:28look more diverse
00:23:30and socially responsible.
00:23:32The board has to think better of us.
00:23:34I hear both of your concerns, however.
00:23:36But the reality is we only need
00:23:38a wardrobe consultant that's qualified.
00:23:41The congressman needs to attend
00:23:43an unscheduled event.
00:23:45Please adjust the suit accordingly.
00:23:59Please adjust the suit accordingly.
00:24:14Is she modifying it just by eye?
00:24:29Congressman Flick,
00:24:31may I ask you to try it on?
00:24:46Five feet, nine inches tall,
00:24:48165 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
00:24:58and measurements are accurate.
00:25:00That's entirely correct.
00:25:02True.
00:25:04But I need a wardrobe consultant,
00:25:06not a tailor.
00:25:18But I need a wardrobe consultant,
00:25:20not a tailor.
00:25:22Sorry, congressman.
00:25:24I can't hear.
00:25:28I want you to take a look at these photos.
00:25:30Tell us five things
00:25:32that you see wrong with them.
00:25:42The tie is too flashy.
00:25:44The pants are too short.
00:25:46And overall, the photo screams
00:25:48one word, arrogance.
00:25:50She is incredible.
00:25:53She's the one.
00:25:59Congrats.
00:26:01Welcome.
00:26:11I was supposed to be divorcing him,
00:26:13but now I guess I'm working with him.
00:26:20Hi, I'm Daniel Campbell.
00:26:24It's good to meet you.
00:26:26I'm so happy to have you on the team.
00:26:28You're great.
00:26:30Would you like to get a coffee?
00:26:32Sure.
00:26:50Who is that guy?
00:26:52Can we fire that guy?
00:26:54No, that's inappropriate.
00:26:56We can't fire people for no good reason.
00:26:58It's for our team's reputation.
00:27:00Also, not to mention the upcoming campaign.
00:27:02Well, then keep a close eye on him, okay?
00:27:04That's not part of my job.
00:27:08So, what happened
00:27:10here?
00:27:12Sorry.
00:27:17Accident.
00:27:23I don't know.
00:27:25Why don't you get cochlear implants?
00:27:26Cochlear implants for your ear?
00:27:28Too...
00:27:30robotic?
00:27:32Interestingly.
00:27:34The...
00:27:36silence...
00:27:38helps...
00:27:40me work?
00:27:42Cool.
00:27:49What do you have to work, Campbell?
00:27:51It's my lunch break, Mr. Flick.
00:27:53Right.
00:27:55Well, then.
00:27:57I think my new wardrobe consultant
00:27:59needs to check on her duties.
00:28:25Ring.
00:28:32Didn't you insist that we hide
00:28:34the fact that we're married?
00:28:36So, why would I bother wearing a ring?
00:28:39Someone hitting on you.
00:28:44Maybe you haven't noticed,
00:28:46but I'm a human too.
00:28:48I have a life.
00:28:54Oh, my God.
00:28:56Oh, my God, it's you in the photo.
00:28:59Fucking asshole.
00:29:01Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:29:03I'm sorry!
00:29:14Ariel.
00:29:16I'm sorry.
00:29:19No, Ariel.
00:29:24Ariel.
00:29:29Don't forget,
00:29:31I'm still paying your brother's medical bills.
00:29:44Marcus, I cannot believe
00:29:46you'd threaten me with my own brother.
00:29:48What happened to you?
00:29:50What happened to us?
00:29:55The more successful he becomes,
00:29:57the more he feels like a stranger.
00:30:00He's nothing like the Marcus
00:30:02I've known since I was 16.
00:30:15Don't worry.
00:30:17Just hold on tight,
00:30:19and I'll always protect you.
00:30:21Marcus,
00:30:22how come you're always free
00:30:24to visit Johnny with me?
00:30:27Um, well,
00:30:29your brother's my brother.
00:30:31When I get older,
00:30:33I'm going to protect you, okay?
00:30:35I promise.
00:30:53Stay.
00:30:59Congressman Flake.
00:31:02Forgive me for asking,
00:31:04but why have I never been
00:31:06introduced to your wife?
00:31:08You're a competitor,
00:31:10and I'm a competitor.
00:31:12I'm a competitor.
00:31:14I'm a competitor.
00:31:16I'm a competitor.
00:31:18I'm a competitor.
00:31:20I'm a competitor.
00:31:22Competitors bring their spouses
00:31:24to events like this,
00:31:26and they do quite well for themselves.
00:31:28Right, but I don't consider my wife
00:31:30to be an accessory.
00:31:32She's her own person,
00:31:34and I don't need her chained to me
00:31:36at all times.
00:31:38You are the perfect husband.
00:31:40Pleasure.
00:31:42You again.
00:31:44Don't know how to quit, huh?
00:31:46Have you made up your mind?
00:31:48Are you divorcing your wife or not?
00:31:50Threats, huh? Go ahead.
00:31:52You're just going to want to regret this.
00:31:54I don't understand you.
00:31:56You say you love your wife,
00:31:58and you want her to live a life
00:32:00that she chooses.
00:32:02And then you turn around
00:32:04and you treat her like a prop.
00:32:06You make me sick.
00:32:08How did you hear about this?
00:32:10Are you at the gala?
00:32:12Have you ever asked her
00:32:14what kind of life she would like to live?
00:32:16Have you ever asked her
00:32:18if she loves you?
00:32:20I swear to God,
00:32:22if you do anything to Ariel,
00:32:24I will kill you.
00:32:26I will make you regret it.
00:32:28Ariel!
00:32:36Ariel!
00:32:40Can you hear me?
00:32:42Have you recovered your hearing?
00:32:44Stop!
00:32:46Why did you turn around
00:32:48when I just called your name?
00:32:50Have you been on the phone?
00:32:52Oh my God.
00:32:55Gas leak!
00:32:57Oh my God!
00:33:10On the porch,
00:33:12she seemed to be on the phone.
00:33:14Was it her all along?
00:33:16Water.
00:33:18Why?
00:33:21Is there a problem?
00:33:23Oh God,
00:33:27I will kill you.
00:33:30I will kill you.
00:33:33I will kill you.
00:33:35I will kill you.
00:33:43Ariel,
00:33:44It's not her.
00:34:06Explain!
00:34:11Just friends.
00:34:12Friends?
00:34:14I'm going to bed.
00:34:16Here we go.
00:34:20I'm jealous.
00:34:21Okay?
00:34:22I'm sorry.
00:34:23I'm jealous.
00:34:24Jealous of what you and Daniel have.
00:34:43What?
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 if you're not with me, how can I protect you?
00:35:42I don't want you to be the perfect wife.
00:35:44You don't need to be the perfect daughter-in-law.
00:35:48I just want you to do what you love.
00:35:51I'm the one stuck in this family.
00:35:55And that's enough.
00:36:07Marcus, I can't see you clearly.
00:36:11Sometimes you're cold and cruel, but other times you sound like you love me.
00:36:17Which one is the real you?
00:36:28Sorry I'm late, everybody.
00:36:30Once dinner, I'm going to be ready.
00:36:32Enough with the carbs, Marcus.
00:36:35Your body shape reflects the family you come from.
00:36:38You don't want to end up obese like one of those poor people, do you?
00:36:44Sorry, Mom.
00:37:04You're home.
00:37:06You made PB&J, my favorite.
00:37:11Yeah.
00:37:34You're welcome.
00:37:54Okay.
00:38:16You have clothes?
00:38:19Thanks.
00:38:27I really got to 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.
00:38:54So we're going to have to make sure that everything is going to stick together.
00:38:57Oh, here we are.
00:38:59Hi, everybody.
00:39:00My name is Congressman Marcus Flick.
00:39:02And this is my team, okay?
00:39:04That's a long way to hear your thoughts.
00:39:05Please, guys, get them out there.
00:39:07Well, I'm curious what you plan to do about this drought we've been struggling with these last 18 months.
00:39:13That's a great question.
00:39:15Off the noggin, I think it's important to point out that all of your needs have been finding their way to Sacramento,
00:39:22but they have also been falling onto deaf ears.
00:39:25Marcus is so handsome, isn't he?
00:39:27He's the pride of California.
00:39:29The most stylish, well-dressed politician in the state, hands down.
00:39:33And such a perfect husband keeps his wife out of the spotlight to protect her.
00:39:37Perfect husband?
00:39:38These people do not know the first thing about Marcus Flick.
00:39:41What'd you say?
00:39:52Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
00:40:01Do you want to check on the horses?
00:40:07They're right over there.
00:40:16Come on, sweetie.
00:40:18Here, let me show you.
00:40:27Looks like you two are having fun.
00:40:28Yeah, 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.
00:40:54Oh, perfect.
00:41:00What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:41:13What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:41:15That's insane.
00:41:16What everyone is praising is kindness and sincerity.
00:41:20No one is even noticing, Ariel.
00:41:22The governor's campaign is coming up.
00:41:24We need to be careful.
00:41:32Simone, I thought I told you to handle your daughter.
00:41:41Congressman, we're moving on to the next activity.
00:41:44Okay.
00:41:45I'm going to want my wardrobe stylist with me at all times.
00:41:48Just in case she needs to help me on the spot.
00:41:50Okay.
00:41:58He is a control freak.
00:42:17So, I just think 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!
00:42:48Are you all right?
00:42:53Yeah, I'm all right.
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?
00:43:14I don't understand.
00:43:17Ariel, tell me the truth.
00:43:21Can you hear me?
00:43:28Why did you lie to me?
00:43:42Let go of me!
00:43:44How long have you had your hearing back and when did you get your hearing back?
00:43:47Ariel, why did you lie to me?
00:43:53The day you wanted me dead.
00:44:04What are you talking about?
00:44:05The day my hearing came back was the day you wanted me dead.
00:44:08When did I want you dead?
00:44:10God, you really don't remember.
00:44:11The day I got kidnapped.
00:44:13The first thing I heard when I got my hearing back was you saying,
00:44:17call me back when she's a corpse.
00:44:21Oh my God.
00:44:23The phone call.
00:44:25It wasn't just a spam call.
00:44:29Why didn't you tell me that you were kidnapped?
00:44:31Why didn't you tell me that you were in danger?
00:44:33Have you always been like this?
00:44:34Blaming everybody but yourself?
00:44:37Did you even care that I was in danger?
00:44:39Do you even see me as your wife?
00:44:41Because every day that I spend with you, I am trapped in a life that I did not choose.
00:44:46How 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.
00:44:52I'm just a replacement for my sister.
00:45:03Please just let me go.
00:45:05I'm just a replacement for my sister.
00:45:08Remember?
00:45:09You 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.
00:45:40So, she can actually hear now.
00:45:45This is getting interesting.
00:46:13Hello, Mrs. Rochester.
00:46:36I've heard you can hear again.
00:46:37Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:46:48Hello, Mrs. Rochester.
00:46:51I'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.
00:47:05Oh, well, I can't guarantee that.
00:47:07It depends on my mood.
00:47:09Look, if you do anything you want, just don't hurt him.
00:47:13What a deep love.
00:47:14That's touching, but you ruined my plan last time, remember?
00:47:18I swear to God, if you touch a hair on his head, I will make you pay.
00:47:22Oh, I'm not going to kill him.
00:47:24But as a punishment for your escape, I'm going to leave him in the mountains.
00:47:29I hope he's lucky enough to survive.
00:47:37Adrian, 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.
00:48:00Johnny?
00:48:01Johnny?
00:48:02Johnny?
00:48:03Johnny?
00:48:04Johnny, it's going to be okay.
00:48:05I'm here now.
00:48:06I'm here.
00:48:07It's okay, it's me.
00:48:08It's Ariel.
00:48:09I'm here.
00:48:10It's okay.
00:48:11It's okay.
00:48:12I'm here.
00:48:13I'm here.
00:48:14It's going to be okay.
00:48:15It's okay.
00:48:16Congressman Flick, we found the woman in the unconscious now.
00:48:19Congressman...
00:48:20Marcus?
00:48:21Marcus?
00:48:22Marcus, it's Johnny.
00:48:23There's something wrong, and I don't know what to do.
00:48:25I got you, okay?
00:48:26Don't panic.
00:48:27I'm going to take care of him.
00:48:28We need to get him to the hospital immediately.
00:48:30We're going to take a helicopter.
00:48:37Listen to me, okay?
00:48:39He's going to go to the hospital.
00:48:40We're going to take care of him immediately.
00:48:42But you're hurt, too.
00:48:43You need treatment.
00:48:45Congressman Flick, can I ask your relationship with this lady and the victim?
00:48:50She's mine.
00:48:53She's my wife.
00:48:58And the victim is my brother.
00:49:00This is your wife?
00:49:02Yes.
00:49:03And we need to get her to the hospital immediately.
00:49:05She's in shock.
00:49:07We'll talk about this later.
00:49:09She's, uh, she's my wife, and the victim's my brother.
00:49:18This is your wife?
00:49:20Yes, and we need to get her to the hospital immediately.
00:49:23She's in shock.
00:49:25We'll talk about this later.
00:49:40Doctor, how's my brother?
00:49:44The patient's stable. He's just a little shaken up, but he'll be fine. He just needs rest.
00:49:49We appreciate your care. Thank you, Doctor.
00:49:52Mr. Congressman Flake, it's an honor to serve you. We'll give him the best of everything.
00:49:57Don't worry. We'll take good care of your family.
00:50:05Marcus, I don't need...
00:50:07You ruined everything again!
00:50:21You ruined everything again!
00:50:23Your son's in a coma, and your daughter's injured, and you're just gonna come over here and start pointing fingers at a hospital?
00:50:28Marcus, it's all over in the news. Ariel went and rescued Johnny today.
00:50:32If people find out she's in a relationship with you, it could ruin your chances of being governor.
00:50:37That's not the point, okay? Family, family comes first.
00:50:41Don't misunderstand me. I care for Johnny, but he's out of danger now, and it's just a matter of time before he recovers.
00:50:47But you, you're in the middle of an election. One mistake can cost us everything.
00:50:53You care about election results, but I think you only care about your own profits, don't you?
00:50:58I'm telling you right now, you're gonna treat my wife with respect, or you're gonna have to leave.
00:51:03Now leave.
00:51:10Don't take it personally.
00:51:11How could I not? She's done this my whole life, regardless of if I could hear or not.
00:51:16That's... that's the family I grew up in.
00:51:19Listen to me. You, me, Johnny...
00:51:25We're each other's family.
00:51:28Come on.
00:51:59Yes?
00:52:00You know, this is the first phone call we've had since you...
00:52:03Since you lost your hearing three years ago?
00:52:05Yeah. First call.
00:52:08Yeah.
00:52:10Wait, is this the first...
00:52:13Did you call in another line?
00:52:15No, no, that's not what I meant.
00:52:18How did you know Johnny was in danger today?
00:52:21Well, I asked the caretaker.
00:52:24How did you know Johnny was in danger today?
00:52:27Well, I asked the caretaker to inform me if anything ever happened to him, so...
00:52:31Why? Why would you do that?
00:52:34Well, because I promised you, Ariel.
00:52:36I promised that I was gonna protect Johnny.
00:52:39Marcus, I...
00:52:40I don't know what to say. I mean, thank you?
00:52:43Johnny, I was... I was so scared.
00:52:45I can't imagine what I'd do if anything happened to him.
00:52:49He's my only family left.
00:52:52Open the door.
00:53:05Open the door.
00:53:17Hey.
00:53:22Hey.
00:53:29Wait, wait.
00:53:33You know, I would have gone crazy if anything happened to you today.
00:53:37Thank you, Marcus, for everything.
00:53:43Come to the office tomorrow.
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.
00:54:48What is this?
00:54:50For the past three years, I have been documenting some of your looks.
00:54:55It's just some ideas, designs, and things.
00:55:01It's perfect.
00:55:05Come here.
00:55:15Come in.
00:55:18Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:33Come in.
00:55:36Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:39Okay, go ahead.
00:55:47Well, your governor's campaign has hit a critical phase.
00:55:52But your support is slipping.
00:55:54And meanwhile, Stephen Hopkins, his approval ratings are climbing.
00:56:02I have it under control.
00:56:03Under control? I don't see any progress in that.
00:56:08You are too distracted.
00:56:09Father, I'll handle my campaign.
00:56:12Ariel 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.
00:56:52You won't do it?
00:57:06Father Ariel, she is herself.
00:57:09She'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, and 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, you are nothing without the Flick name.
00:57:37Nothing!
00:57:40Nothing!
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.
00:58:08Well, 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!
00:58:39Marcus, he's carried more than I ever realized.
00:58:43Congressman Marcus Flick, to deliver inspiring election pep talk in Southern California.
00:58:49Marcus, he's carried more than I ever realized.
00:58:54Congressman Marcus Flick, to deliver inspiring election pep talk in Southern California.
00:59:11Here, for your campaign tomorrow.
00:59:14I already signed it.
00:59:19But the campaign just started and now you want a divorce?
00:59:23You see, somebody called me and they told me that if you love someone, you do not trap them in a political marriage.
00:59:33Ariel, I thought I was protecting you, 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.
00:59:46And 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.
01:00:09Now, at least one of us gets to be free.
01:00:15At least one of us gets to be free.
01:00:45At least one of us gets to be free.
01:01:15At least one of us gets to be free.
01:01:25Congressman, do you know what a mistake you've made?
01:01:37Congressman, do you know what a mistake you've made?
01:01:40You know, I don't know what I did tonight, but feel free to punish me.
01:01:43What are you saying? Aren't you afraid of being overheard?
01:01:47Ariel, can I talk dirty to my wife?
01:01:51Stop being slick.
01:01:52I, um, I 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 see you.
01:02:12And, uh, I miss you.
01:02:16Okay, well, that's enough out of you.
01:02:21Fine, I miss you too.
01:02:42Oh, shit.
01:02:54Sir, a package arrived for you.
01:03:00Oh my god.
01:03:02This is Ariel's coat. Where is she?
01:03:04No word yet. She's not answering calls.
01:03:06Well, you need to check her studio right now, okay?
01:03:08I'm on it, Congressman. Your supporters are waiting for you. You need to get on stage now.
01:03:12No, they can wait. I'm going to 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?
01:03:25Tom, 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. There's water everywhere. There's water everywhere. Oh my god, help!
01:03:58Oh my god. There's water everywhere. There's water everywhere. Oh my god, help!
01:04:04Somebody help me! Help, please!
01:04:11Johnny?
01:04:16Johnny? Johnny, wake up. That's not funny. Johnny, wake up.
01:04:20Oh my god. Johnny, look what you did. This is 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? Johnny? Johnny? Can you hear me?
01:04:30It's all your fault.
01:04:32It's all my fault. Oh my god. Johnny? Johnny? I need you. Help! Help!
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. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:05:21Oh, how sweet.
01:05:24You think the congressman knows his life is just a breath away from death?
01:05:28You want to give him a treasure?
01:05:31Paul, no.
01:05:36Oh, you want me to do it? Fine.
01:05:41You're welcome.
01:05:42No, Marcus, don't answer.
01:05:46My goal is to increase economic growth by 20% all while tackling homelessness and reducing crime.
01:05:53Sir.
01:06:02Marcus, I'm so sorry. I love you. I lied to you.
01:06:05No, Ariel. Ariel, where are you?
01:06:07I lied to you about the phone calls. I thought I could protect you.
01:06:11And now I think that maybe if I'd just been honest with you all along, none of this would have ever happened.
01:06:15Ariel, please stay on the phone, okay? Just tell me where you...
01:06:18I gotta go.
01:06:19Congressman, your speech is live nationwide. You can't just leave now.
01:06:24I gotta go.
01:06:48Oh, that's so sweet. He's actually abandoning his campaign to save you.
01:06:55No, you can have all my money. Just don't make Marcus come here.
01:06:58Shut up.
01:07:02This isn't about money. This is about me and Marcus. You're just the paper.
01:07:08Wait a minute. Your voice. I know your voice.
01:07:13Your voice. I know your voice.
01:07:16You haven't figured it out by now? It doesn't matter. You'll be dead soon anyway.
01:07:29Ariel!
01:07:44Hi. Hi. Hi.
01:07:49Ariel!
01:07:54Ariel!
01:07:58Ariel, I'm coming!
01:08:03Please.
01:08:05Ariel!
01:08:06Ariel!
01:08:12Please pick up. Please pick up. Please pick up. Please pick up.
01:08:24Ariel!
01:08:37Please pick up.
01:08:49Ariel! Ariel!
01:08:52Oh, my God.
01:08:54Ariel! Ariel! Ariel! It's okay. It's okay.
01:08:58Ariel, I'm gonna get you home. Let's go.
01:09:00Let's go.
01:09:06Marcus, behind you!
01:09:18It's you?
01:09:20It's you?
01:09:30It's you?
01:09:32It's you?
01:09:37But we were friends. You approached me.
01:09:41After years of digging and searching, I uncovered the real secrets about your perfect marriage.
01:09:47Yeah, I kidnapped you once. You got away with it.
01:09:51I'm sorry.
01:09:53I'm sorry.
01:09:55I'm sorry.
01:09:57I'm sorry.
01:09:58Yeah, I kidnapped you once. You got away.
01:10:01You stole my phone, too, so I had to get closer.
01:10:04I joined your campaign team.
01:10:06Marcus, do you ever wonder why you couldn't track the threatening calls you were getting?
01:10:11That's because your culprit was right there on your IT team.
01:10:15How blind can you be?
01:10:17Marcus, 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!
01:10:43Do you even recognize me?
01:10:45Do 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 friend.
01:11:03No.
01:11:06No, it can't be.
01:11:08Yeah.
01:11:09Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:11:16No, no, it can't be.
01:11:20No, Marcus, it's you.
01:11:24No.
01:11:27No, no, it can't be.
01:11:28Yeah, yeah Marcus, it is me.
01:11:32Hey, where's my money?
01:11:34I don't have it.
01:11:35Where's my cash?
01:11:36I don't have anything.
01:11:37Give me my cash!
01:11:38Hey, leave him alone!
01:11:40Leave him alone!
01:11:42Where's my money?
01:11:43You okay? What happened?
01:11:48He called me a fat pig.
01:11:51Ignore them. They're just jerks.
01:11:53Thanks, Marcus. Can I hang out with you?
01:11:56Of course. We're friends now.
01:11:59Sean, what happened to you? You've changed.
01:12:04You recognize me now?
01:12:06Noble congressman, or should I say you're an orphan nobody wanted?
01:12:11You keep that a secret from your voters too?
01:12:14Sean, why do you hate me? We were friends.
01:12:16Why do you hate me? Why are you targeting Ariel?
01:12:18Friends? You stole everything from me, Marcus.
01:12:22That stage you parade around on.
01:12:25This life of power and respect belonged to me, not to you.
01:12:39And at first I'd let it go.
01:12:41I wanted to let it go.
01:12:42But every time I turned on the TV, I saw you parading around this perfect life, and it wasn't fair.
01:12:48The flicks chose Marcus.
01:12:50Shut up!
01:12:51The flicks chose me.
01:12:53But on adoption day, yeah, you remember, I got sick from the cake you gave me.
01:12:58I was at the hospital with food poisoning, so they took you instead.
01:13:02Sean, I went back to the orphanage.
01:13:04I spoke to the dean, and he said that you were adopted by a loving family, that you were happy.
01:13:09I 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, but revenge is not the way.
01:13:23We gotta figure this out together.
01:13:24Figure it out?
01:13:25What are we gonna figure out, Marcus?
01:13:27I spent years suffering, watching you live my life.
01:13:31We are never figuring it out.
01:13:39Hold on!
01:13:40I got you.
01:13:41Sean, I'm not gonna let you fall any further.
01:13:52Come on.
01:13:56Sean.
01:13:58Sean, we don't have to hate each other.
01:14:00Okay, just let it go.
01:14:01I will go to the police.
01:14:03I will explain everything.
01:14:04You don't have to worry about it.
01:14:05Just please.
01:14:05Please don't let the hatred consume you.
01:14:13You were always a saint, Marcus.
01:14:15Marcus, look out!
01:14:20Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, oh my god!
01:14:21Are you okay?
01:14:22Perfect.
01:14:25You get to die in front of the one you love the most.
01:14:29My revenge is complete.
01:14:32Daniel, don't!
01:14:33You don't need to!
01:14:35It's okay.
01:14:40You're okay.
01:14:41Just apply pressure.
01:14:41Don't cry.
01:14:42It's gonna be okay.
01:14:42I'm fine.
01:14:43Don't cry.
01:14:43I'm fine.
01:14:44It's gonna be okay.
01:14:55Daniel, you don't need to!
01:15:00It's okay.
01:15:01You're okay.
01:15:02Just apply pressure.
01:15:03Don't cry.
01:15:03It's gonna be okay.
01:15:04I'm fine.
01:15:04It's gonna be okay.
01:15:06I need you to apply pressure.
01:15:07I need you to stay with me, okay?
01:15:11I love you and I need you to hang in there, okay?
01:15:13I love you.
01:15:14Don't say that right now.
01:15:15Please just hold that for later.
01:15:17We're gonna say that later, okay?
01:15:18We're gonna get out of here.
01:15:18Do you trust me?
01:15:20I trust you.
01:15:23Daniel, come to the lake.
01:15:26Now!
01:15:26Marcus, look, he's dying!
01:15:35He's dying!
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,
01:15:56keeping in touch over the last couple years,
01:15:58and his assistant told me that he was hospitalized.
01:16:01I'm so sorry.
01:16:02I didn't realize you and Marcus still talked.
01:16:05I 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 live the life you want.
01:16:25I don't want to be a pawn for the family's games anymore.
01:16:30I want to be free.
01:16:32I know.
01:16:33I'm not gonna hold you back anymore.
01:16:35But you gotta do one thing for me.
01:16:37Can you please tell your parents?
01:16:39Can you please tell them to let Ariel marry me?
01:16:43Marcus chose me?
01:16:54Marcus chose me?
01:16:56He knew that Simone would marry you off for money if he couldn't.
01:17:00He married you to protect you.
01:17:02And if he acted indifferent,
01:17:04it's only because he didn't want you to get too attached.
01:17:07Why didn't he just say that?
01:17:09You know, Marcus...
01:17:12He can't admit his feelings very easily.
01:17:14But his love, it's...
01:17:18It's deeper than anyone's.
01:17:22So...
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.
01:17:32Ever since we were children, it's only ever been you.
01:17:35He's always loved you.
01:17:53Marcus, you really are the dumbest asshole in the world.
01:17:56You know that, right?
01:17:59Why didn't you tell me you married me to protect me?
01:18:02Why were you so cold?
01:18:04Why did you...
01:18:08Why did you pretend you hated me?
01:18:11Because none of it worked.
01:18:14I still love you.
01:18:18Of course I still love you.
01:18:20But I need you.
01:18:22You can't leave me, okay?
01:18:28Take this ring.
01:18:32Take it.
01:18:35And put it on my finger again.
01:18:36I just...
01:18:40I need to hear you say that you love me.
01:18:44Please, Marcus.
01:19:02Marcus, you're awake.
01:19:17This...
01:19:18This ring wasn't left behind by your sister.
01:19:22It was made custom for you.
01:19:26It's unique, just like you.
01:19:28It just wasn't the right time to give it to you before.
01:19:31Because you were mad and...
01:19:33And I'm sorry.
01:19:37Marcus, are you always this overdramatic?
01:19:41Yes.
01:19:42And it's because I think you're the only one who can handle me.
01:19:57I love you.
01:20:09Miss Ariel Rochester.
01:20:14Will you still...
01:20:18Will you still marry me?
01:20:21Yes.
01:20:23I will.
01:20:27Yes.
01:20:37Come 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 a bit naughty.
01:20:57I like a bit naughty.
01:21:17I want to take a moment to thank my parents,
01:21:20and my campaign team,
01:21:23and all my friends out there
01:21:24who've carried me through every challenge.
01:21:26But above all, I want to thank my wife, Ariel Rochester, whose strength, courage, and love
01:21:38I wouldn't be alive without today.
01:21:43This woman is not only my wife, she is the dream that carried me through my childhood,
01:21:49and she's the light that pierces my darkest days.
01:21:53Ariel, I love you.
01:21:56Can you hear that?
01:21:57Yes, I can.
01:21:59That includes me.