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?
00:01:18I don't think so.
00:01:39I'm just saying, I don't know.
00:01:47We're married, but I'm just a pawn in his quest for power.
00:02:05In his grand narrative, I am nothing but the shadow to his shining star.
00:02:35I can hear.
00:02:51How can I... how 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, now!
00:03:08That's right, you're deaf, but don't laugh.
00:03:15Go on.
00:03:16Marcus?
00:03:17Marcus, please pick up the phone.
00:03:18Oh, of course.
00:03:19Thank God, of course.
00:03:20Absolutely.
00:03:21Hello?
00:03:22Hello?
00:03:23I have your wife, and you're going to do exactly as I say, or I'm going to kill her.
00:03:51I don't have time for these games.
00:04:06Congressman Marcus!
00:04:07I truly cannot believe that you don't care about your wife's life.
00:04:12And I'm telling you, I get three or four of these scams a week, so why don't you go kick
00:04:15rocks?
00:04:16I'll tell you one more time.
00:04:17She'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?
00:04:28Heartless 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.
00:04:39It's a shame you're not going to know what you're dying for.
00:04:43Marcus, you motherfucker!
00:04:46Tom?
00:04:49Tom, I keep getting scam calls to my phone.
00:05:04I need you to check out the origin of the number.
00:05:06I've already checked this number a hundred times.
00:05:08I understand, but we need to make sure that my wife is safe.
00:05:10Copy that.
00:05:11So, if you could just let Mr. Versace know I'll be right with him.
00:05:30What are you doing?
00:05:36No.
00:05:39Alcohol.
00:05:42Are you kidding me?
00:05:45Give me that.
00:05:52What is with the attitude?
00:06:00Hello?
00:06:03Mr. Flick, uh, the call had an antispirosis measure and it was too brief to trace.
00:06:08They also used a voice changer, so voice analyst is out.
00:06:13These people have no idea who they're dealing with.
00:06:16They really think that my wife is my weakness. Ridiculous.
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,
00:06:30and absolutely under no circumstances should she find out.
00:06:33Just make sure it doesn't interfere with her life or work. Understood?
00:06:50I've rigged this phone against tracking. Your 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 gonna make sure everything gets back on track.
00:07:13Marcus, you're not supposed to see me before the wedding.
00:07:16Take the dress off. Really? This is what you want? To be the wife of a politician?
00:07:23It's just like the dress. It's not even yours.
00:07:25Do I have a choice?
00:07:27Let's get things straight. I need to marry Rochester in order to secure my run for the house.
00:07:31Your sister runs off, so now you get to be the replacement.
00:07:39So, I'm really just a replacement to you?
00:07:43Yeah. Yeah, you are.
00:08:01Okay, let's establish a couple ground rules. One, I'm technically gonna be married to Claire,
00:08:05so we have to conceal your identity. Two, you're not making any public
00:08:11appearances. And three, during our marriage, there are no children whatsoever. Okay?
00:08:18Are you listening? Why are you doing this to me?
00:08:24Because people like us are not afforded the choice.
00:08:27Ariel? Ariel, are you okay?
00:08:58Have you recovered any of her hearing since that sudden deafness at the wedding?
00:09:06It's not so bad being deaf, Mrs. Flick. It spares Ariel from hearing anything that
00:09:10might damage Marcus's campaign for governor. Exactly. And when Marcus becomes governor,
00:09:16we might consider cosmetic surgery for Ariel. Make her look more like her sister. I'm sure the
00:09:23public will sympathize with Marcus that he has not abandoned his disabled wife.
00:09:28You're so wise, Mr. Flick. That's a brilliant strategy.
00:09:32You all seem more concerned about politics than the well-being of my wife.
00:09:36You really think it's appropriate gloating over her condition?
00:09:39I was just considering your career. While we're on the topic, as long as I'm
00:09:43married to Ariel, we're not going to be doing any reconstructive surgery to make
00:09:46her look like her sister. I'm not going to allow it.
00:09:50Why is he defending me now? On that note, we're going to be taking our
00:09:55leave. Stop!
00:10:16I'm visiting wildfire victims tomorrow, and I need your help picking an outfit.
00:10:22Remember, nothing too high profile.
00:10:32Not bad.
00:10:39Marcus?
00:10:49It's a good thing you couldn't hear what my parents said about you.
00:10:57I want to thank you all for making the time to be here today. I think that's a big deal.
00:11:02I think it's important to just acknowledge that, in spite of recent events, it's...
00:11:17Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within the month, or your scandal goes public.
00:11:31Our state goes through a lot of disasters. Mudslides, we deal with droughts, we deal
00:11:37with wildfires. In my understanding, over the last 40 years, a lot of things have built up
00:11:44to this moment. A lot of things that are perceived to bring us to mo-
00:11:49Just one moment, guys.
00:11:54Who is this? Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within the month, or your scandal goes public.
00:12:00I don't think you've done your homework. My wife's name is Claire. No, Claire's the older
00:12:05sister. When she ran away, three years ago, you married Ariel to save your political career.
00:12:10I don't think you've done your homework. My wife's name is Claire. No, Claire's the older sister.
00:12:15When she ran away, three years ago, you married Ariel to save your political career.
00:12:20What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar and a hypocrite?
00:12:33What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar and a hypocrite?
00:12:36Swapping wives between two sisters? I didn't want my wife's name to be Ariel.
00:12:41Tell me who the hell this is. It doesn't matter who I am. Divorce your wife, and-
00:12:46Your secrets disappear with me. I mean, after all, she's just a substitute, and you hate her,
00:12:51so it shouldn't really be a problem. There's no chance I'm divorcing Ariel.
00:12:55There's nothing to think about it. I'll give you a month, or-
00:12:59I'll kill her.
00:13:04Kill her. It must be because Marcus is running for governor,
00:13:09so now he doesn't want to divorce me. Now I need a new plan.
00:13:34Mr. Flick, you're about to be on camera,
00:13:36and 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.
00:13:43We're going to nail the bastards threatening Ariel.
00:13:46Copy that, sir.
00:13:47Also, I need you to make it a top priority that we find a fashion consultant,
00:13:52an awesome fashion editor. I want someone who understands political messaging.
00:14:01Hi, Johnny.
00:14:10Hi.
00:14:12There are some things that can only be appreciated once they're gone, you know?
00:14:16I 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.
00:14:25This time,
00:14:28I'm gonna live for myself.
00:14:30Johnny, you're my guardian angel. You know that, right?
00:14:34I mean, I know that when Mom married into the Rochester family,
00:14:37they wouldn't accept you because of your
00:14:41differences, but I need you to know that I would never let you down.
00:14:47I'm not going to let you down.
00:14:50I'm not going to let you down.
00:14:53I'm not going to let you down.
00:14:56I'm not going to let you down.
00:14:59Never give up on you.
00:15:02Ever.
00:15:06Okay?
00:15:30Okay.
00:15:43Dr. Park, is it possible to regain hearing in a case like my wife's?
00:15:47Is it treatable with surgery?
00:15:48Her sudden deafness was triggered by a severe shock.
00:15:52We can attempt surgery, but I must be honest, the chances of success are very slim.
00:15:58If it works, it would be absolutely close to a miracle.
00:16:02It's just something that doesn't happen very often.
00:16:05I'm so sorry.
00:16:08I know it's not the news you wanted to hear.
00:16:12We're doing everything we can, okay?
00:16:14Okay.
00:16:17There we go.
00:16:23Learn to please your husband and have a baby, A-S-E-P.
00:16:59Tom, the man just sent me a few photos.
00:17:12I need you to trace them.
00:17:13Yes, sir.
00:17:14Keep them on the line for more than five minutes for better tracking.
00:17:29Did you see that?
00:17:30It's a sensual photo of your wife that she sent to someone else.
00:17:33She's cheating on you.
00:17:35My wife wouldn't cheat on me.
00:17:46It's a sensual photo of your wife that she sent to someone else.
00:17:48She's cheating on you.
00:17:50My wife wouldn't cheat on me.
00:17:52Why? You don't think she's attractive enough?
00:17:55No, I think she's quite attractive, actually.
00:17:59I just know her and she wouldn't betray her promises.
00:18:03You know, those photos you sent, the faces are unrecognizable.
00:18:07How are you so confident that they're my wife?
00:18:09Didn't you just boast about knowing your wife so well?
00:18:11Vera has a birthmark on her chest.
00:18:13Surely you're familiar with it.
00:18:14How do you know about the birthmark?
00:18:16Who are you?
00:18:17It doesn't matter who I am.
00:18:19Here are my demands.
00:18:20Divorce your wife or this provocative photo goes public.
00:18:23I'll claim that the perfect congressman can't satisfy his wife.
00:18:27Leaving her to find happiness elsewhere.
00:18:30What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:44What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:18:47Damn, I hadn't thought of that.
00:18:49I hate her.
00:18:50I can't stand seeing her live such a privileged life.
00:18:53Well, I'm not going to indulge your twisted desires.
00:18:55She's my wife and I'm going to protect her.
00:18:58Don't act like you really love her.
00:18:59You're just worried that a divorce would hurt your political image.
00:19:03You think you know me so well.
00:19:05If you love someone, you don't trap them in a political sham marriage, you hypocrite.
00:19:10Hello?
00:19:12Hello?
00:19:14This man is too complicated to understand.
00:19:22No, sir, we've hit a snag with the anti-surveillance software.
00:19:26You know, it's only been traced in a general area.
00:19:29Okay, go ahead.
00:19:30Your phone's location is within a five-mile radius, which includes your house, sir.
00:19:48Ariel, she's in danger.
00:20:25Are you mad at me?
00:20:42Ariel.
00:20:43Don't!
00:20:45Okay, I won't touch you.
00:20:56You
00:21:11We require a candidate who grasps the significant impact of clothing on political image-making and
00:21:16understands how each garment can tell a compelling story.
00:21:25Mom, what are you doing?
00:21:31That's my work.
00:21:32Instead of focusing on this garbage,
00:21:34why don't you learn how to dress nicely so you can catch a good man like your sister did?
00:21:39Mom, clothing isn't just a tool for attracting men.
00:21:42I can't believe you just said that.
00:21:44Ariel, you're going to stop chasing these fanciful dreams.
00:21:48Do you remember where you came from?
00:21:50Without my marriage into the Rochester family,
00:21:53you wouldn't even have the money to attend a private school and focus on this nonsense.
00:21:58If you don't want to end up poor again, listen to me.
00:22:02Focus your efforts on finding a wealthy husband.
00:22:05Just like I did.
00:22:23Well, the worst I could say is no.
00:22:32As long as this brings me closer to my dream of being a designer,
00:22:36I'm ready to work for anyone.
00:22:40I 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.
00:23:09My name is Ariel Anderson.
00:23:10I graduated from the School of Visual Art with a degree in fashion design.
00:23:13I lost my hearing due to an accident three years ago.
00:23:16Unfortunately, a hearing aid won't really help.
00:23:18Therefore, I'd appreciate it if you could use pen and paper for communication.
00:23:21I assure you I can keep up.
00:23:23I'm concerned that her hearing might affect her performance.
00:23:26Recruiting a disabled woman will make our campaign team look
00:23:29more diverse and socially responsible.
00:23:32The board has to think better of us.
00:23:33I hear both of your concerns, however.
00:23:36But the reality is we only need a wardrobe consultant that's qualified.
00:23:42The congressman needs to attend an unscheduled event.
00:23:45Please adjust the suit accordingly.
00:24:02Please adjust the suit accordingly.
00:24:15Please 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?
00:24:455 feet, 9 inches tall, 165 pounds, chest 33.6 inches, waist 32.9 inches, hips 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, but I need a wardrobe consultant, not a tailor.
00:25:15Sorry, congressman, I can't hear.
00:25:21I want you to take a look at these photos.
00:25:23Tell us five things that you see wrong with them.
00:25:27The tie is too flashy, the pants are too short, and the low cut is too short.
00:25:42The tie is too flashy, the pants are too short, and overall, the photo screams one word.
00:25:47Arrogance.
00:25:49She is incredible.
00:25:54She's the one.
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.
00:26:24It's good to meet you.
00:26:26I'm so happy to have you on the team.
00:26:28You're great.
00:26:29Um, would you like to get a coffee?
00:26:33Sure.
00:26:33Yeah?
00:26:34Yeah.
00:26:51Who is that guy?
00:26:52Can we fire that guy?
00:26:53What?
00:26:54No, that's inappropriate.
00:26:55We can't fire people for no good reason.
00:26:57That'll go against our team's reputation.
00:26:59Also, not to mention the upcoming campaign.
00:27:02Well, then keep a close eye on him, okay?
00:27:04That's not part of my job.
00:27:08So, um, what happened here?
00:27:13Sorry.
00:27:17Accident.
00:27:23Oh.
00:27:25Why don't you get, um, cochlear implants?
00:27:27Cochlear implants for your ear?
00:27:30Too robotic?
00:27:33Interesting.
00:27:34The silence helps.
00:27:40I need work.
00:27:42Cool.
00:27:50How'd you get work, Campbell?
00:27:52It's my lunch break, Mr. Flick.
00:27:54Right.
00:27:56Well, then.
00:27:56I think my new wardrobe consultant needs to check on her duties.
00:28:24Ring.
00:28:36Didn't you insist that we hide the fact that we're married?
00:28:38So why would I bother wearing a ring?
00:28:42Someone hitting on you.
00:28:47Maybe you haven't noticed, but I'm a human too.
00:28:49I have a life.
00:28:55Oh, my God.
00:28:56Oh, my God, it's you in the photo.
00:29:00Fucking asshole.
00:29:02Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:29:04I'm sorry.
00:29:15Ariel.
00:29:17I'm sorry.
00:29:20No, Ariel.
00:29:24Don't forget, I'm still paying your brother's medical bills.
00:29:45Marcus, I cannot believe you threatened me with my own brother.
00:29:48What happened to you?
00:29:51What happened to us?
00:29:54The more successful he becomes, the more he feels like a stranger.
00:30:02He's nothing like the Marcus I've known since I was 16.
00:30:18Don'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?
00:30:27Um, well, your brother's my brother.
00:30:31When I get older, I'm going to protect you, okay?
00:30:36I promise.
00:30:50I promise.
00:31:10Stay.
00:31:15Congressman Flake.
00:31:16Forgive me for asking, but why have I never been introduced to your wife?
00:31:20Your competitors bring their spouses to events like this and they do quite well for themselves.
00:31:24Right, but I don't consider my wife to be an accessory.
00:31:27She's her own person and I don't need her chained to me at all times.
00:31:32You are the perfect husband.
00:31:35Pleasure.
00:31:46You again.
00:31:51Don't know how to quit, huh?
00:31:52Have you made up your mind?
00:31:54Are 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.
00:32:06You make me sick.
00:32:07How did you hear about this?
00:32:11Are you at the gala?
00:32:12Have you ever asked her what kind of life she would like to live?
00:32:14Have you ever asked her if she loves you?
00:32:17I swear to God, if you do anything, Ariel, I will kill you.
00:32:20I will make you regret it.
00:32:24Ariel!
00:32:36Ariel!
00:32:41Can you hear me?
00:32:42Have you recovered your hearing?
00:32:43Stop!
00:32:43Why did you turn around when I just called your name?
00:32:49Have you been on the phone?
00:32:52Oh my God.
00:32:56Gas leak!
00:32:57Oh my God!
00:33:14On the porch, she seemed to be on the phone.
00:33:27Was it her all along?
00:33:29Water.
00:33:31Why?
00:33:58It's not her.
00:34:01Why?
00:34:06Explain.
00:34:11Just friends.
00:34:12Friends?
00:34:15I'm going to bed.
00:34:16Ariel.
00:34:20I'm jealous, okay?
00:34:22I'm sorry.
00:34:22I'm jealous.
00:34:23I'm jealous of what you and Daniel have.
00:35:02What?
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.
00:35:32And I feel like you hate me more and more.
00:35:36You hate me for being in this marriage.
00:35:38But 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 anymore.
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.
00:36:01Okay.
00:36:08Marcus, I can't see you clearly.
00:36:11Sometimes you're cold and cruel.
00:36:12But other times, you sound like you love me.
00:36:18Which one is the real you?
00:36:29Sorry I'm late, everybody.
00:36:30When's dinner going to be ready?
00:36:33Enough 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.
00:37:00There, you're home.
00:37:06You made PB&J, my favorite.
00:38:01Okay.
00:38:16Help with clothes?
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.
00:38:53So 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.
00:39:00My 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.
00:39:07Well, I'm curious what you plan to do about this drought we've been struggling 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
00:39:20finding their way to Sacramento, but 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?
00:39:39These people do not know the first thing about Marcus Flick.
00:39:42What'd you say?
00:39:52Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
00:39:59Do you want to check on the horses?
00:40:07They're right over there.
00:40:16Come on, sweetie.
00:40:18Here, let me share.
00:40:27Looks like you two are having fun.
00:40:28Yeah.
00:40:29We 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.
00:40:40Perfect.
00:40:40Congressman, can I get a shot of you two feeding the horse?
00:40:44Yeah, if you could feed the horse with her, please.
00:40:47This is great.
00:40:49Perfect.
00:40:51Yes, 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.
00:41:29Simone, I thought I told you to handle your daughter.
00:41:41Congressman, we're moving on to the next activity.
00:41:44Okay, I'm gonna want my wardrobe stylist with me at all times.
00:41:47You know, just in case she needs to help me on the spot.
00:41:50Okay.
00:41:51He is a control freak.
00:42:01So, I understand the likelihood of you guys actually being able to read this is pretty low.
00:42:05Um, more or less just trust me.
00:42:07Just trust me.
00:42:09Marcus!
00:42:30Are you, are you all right?
00:42:54Yeah, I'm all right.
00:42:55Are you hurt?
00:42:56I'm fine.
00:42:57Ariel, Ariel, can you hear me?
00:43:01No, I can't hear you.
00:43:05Ariel, if you can hear me, why are you answering my questions?
00:43:08I don't understand.
00:43:12Ariel, tell me the truth.
00:43:15Can you hear me?
00:43:18Ariel, 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, the phone call.
00:44:26It wasn't, it wasn't just a spam call.
00:44:30Why 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?
00:44:35Blaming everybody but yourself?
00:44:38Did 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, 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.
00:45:17I 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.
00:45:43This is getting interesting.
00:46:13Hello, Mrs. Rochester.
00:46:36I've heard you can hear again.
00:46:38Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:46:44What the hell do you want?
00:46:46I thought you'd want to hear someone's voice.
00:46:48Come on, sweetie.
00:46:49Say hello to your dear brother.
00:46:52Johnny?
00:46:53No, please don't hurt him.
00:46:54Oh, well, I can't guarantee that.
00:46:57It depends on my mood.
00:46:59If you do anything you want, just don't hurt him.
00:47:02What a deep love.
00:47:03That's touching, but you ruined my plan last time, remember?
00:47:07I swear to God, if you touch a hair on his head, I will make you pay.
00:47:11Oh, I'm not going to kill him.
00:47:14But as a punishment for your escape, I'm going to leave him in the mountains.
00:47:18I hope he's lucky enough to survive.
00:47:20I don't want to be a burden to him.
00:47:22I don't want to be a burden to him.
00:47:24I don't want to be a burden to him.
00:47:26I don't want to be a burden to him.
00:47:28I don't want to be a burden to him.
00:47:30I hope he's lucky enough to survive.
00:47:37Adrian, Amanda, the reality is we only have about eight weeks left of this campaign.
00:47:43So 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, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny.
00:48:04Johnny, it's going to be okay.
00:48:05I'm here now.
00:48:05I'm here.
00:48:06It's okay.
00:48:06It's me.
00:48:07It's Ariel.
00:48:07I'm here.
00:48:08It's okay.
00:48:08It's okay.
00:48:09I'm here.
00:48:11I'm here.
00:48:12It's going to be okay.
00:48:14It's okay.
00:48:16Congressman Flick, we found the woman in the unconscious now.
00:48:19Congressman Marcus?
00:48:21Marcus, Marcus, 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.
00:48:26I'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?
00:48:51She's mine.
00:48:54She's my wife.
00:49:00And the victim's my brother.
00:49:02This is your wife?
00:49:04Yes.
00:49:05And we need to get her to the hospital immediately.
00:49:07She's in shock.
00:49:09We'll talk about this later.
00:49:14Okay.
00:49:19Okay.
00:49:22Okay.
00:49:24Okay.
00:49:26Let's go.
00:49:27Let's go.
00:49:28Let's go.
00:49:28Doctor, how's my brother?
00:49:45The patient's stable.
00:49:46He's just a little shaken up, but he'll be fine.
00:49:49He just needs rest.
00:49:50We appreciate your care.
00:49:52Thank you, Doctor.
00:49:54Mr. Congressman Flake, it's an honor to serve you.
00:49:57We'll give him the best of everything.
00:49:58Don't worry.
00:49:59We'll take good care of your family.
00:50:06Marcus, I don't know how...
00:50:08You ruined everything again!
00:50:21You ruined everything again!
00:50:24Your son's in a coma, and your daughter's injured, and you're just going to come over
00:50:27here and start pointing fingers in a hospital?
00:50:29Marcus, it's all over in the news.
00:50:30Ariel went and rescued Johnny today.
00:50:33If people find out she's in a relationship with you, it could ruin your chances of being
00:50:37governor.
00:50:38That's not the point.
00:50:39Okay?
00:50:40Family...
00:50:41Family comes first.
00:50:42Don't misunderstand me.
00:50:43I care for Johnny, but he's out of danger now, and it's just a matter of time before
00:50:47he recovers.
00:50:48But you...
00:50:49You're in the middle of an election!
00:50:51One mistake can cost us everything!
00:50:54You care about election results, but I think you only care about your own profits, don't
00:50:57you?
00:50:58I'm telling you right now, you're going to treat my wife with respect, or you're going
00:51:01to have to leave.
00:51:03Now leave.
00:51:10Don't take it personally.
00:51:11How could I not?
00:51:12She's done this my whole life, regardless of if I could hear or not.
00:51:16That's...
00:51:17That's the family I grew up in.
00:51:19Listen to me.
00:51:20You, me, Johnny...
00:51:25We're each other's family.
00:51:51Yes?
00:51:53You know, this is the first phone call we've had since you...
00:52:08Since you lost your hearing three years ago?
00:52:11Yeah.
00:52:12First call.
00:52:14Yeah.
00:52:16Wait.
00:52:17Is this the first...
00:52:19Did you call in another line?
00:52:20No.
00:52:21Uh, no.
00:52:22That's not...
00:52:23That's not what I meant.
00:52:24Um, how did you know Johnny was in danger today?
00:52:26Well, I asked the caretakers to inform me if anything ever happened to him.
00:52:30So...
00:52:31Why?
00:52:32Why would you do that?
00:52:34Well, because I promised you, Ariel.
00:52:36I promised that I was going to protect Johnny.
00:52:38I guess I...
00:52:39I don't know what to say.
00:52:40I mean, thank you?
00:52:42Johnny, I was...
00:52:43I was so scared.
00:52:44I 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.
00:53:07Open 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?
00:54:11This 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?
00:54:22Yes.
00:54:23I'm serious.
00:54:25I'm serious.
00:54:27I raised three million in capital just for you.
00:54:29It's all yours.
00:54:31Are you serious?
00:54:32I'm not joking.
00:54:33And I need you to promise me something, okay?
00:54:36Please do not tell your mom or anybody that you can hear now.
00:54:39Probably best if they're not judging us.
00:54:43Okay.
00:54:46I have something for you too.
00:54:50What is this?
00:54:52For the past three years, I have been documenting some of your looks.
00:54:56It's just some ideas, designs, and things.
00:55:02It's perfect.
00:55:06Come here.
00:55:16Come in.
00:55:19Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:27Come in.
00:55:31Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:55:33Okay, go ahead.
00:55:42Well, your governor's campaign has hit a critical phase,
00:55:47but your support is slipping.
00:55:49And meanwhile, Stephen Hopkins,
00:55:51I have it under control.
00:55:52Under control?
00:55:54I don't see any progress in that.
00:55:57You are too distracted.
00:55:59Father, I'll handle my campaign.
00:56:01Ariel is not the problem.
00:56:03Hopkins' wife is actively involved in women's foundations and charity events,
00:56:08boosting his appeal.
00:56:10If you want to get involved, you have to get involved.
00:56:12You have to get involved.
00:56:14You have to get involved.
00:56:16You have to get involved.
00:56:18Hopkins is actively involved in women's foundations and charity events,
00:56:22boosting his appeal.
00:56:23If you want to gain ground, Marcus,
00:56:25you need to present the image of a flawless family.
00:56:38Dress like Claire and join Marcus at campaign events?
00:56:49You won't do it?
00:57:04Father Ariel, she is herself.
00:57:06She's not imitating her sister.
00:57:08She's not going to pretend to be anyone else in order to win political votes.
00:57:11You ungrateful son of a bitch!
00:57:16We gave you everything.
00:57:18Resources, training, this position,
00:57:21and this?
00:57:23This is how you're going to disobey us?
00:57:25This is my wife, okay?
00:57:27Insulting her is disrespecting me.
00:57:29Respect?
00:57:31You.
00:57:33You are nothing without the flick name.
00:57:36Nothing!
00:57:46You.
00:57:48You are nothing!
00:57:52Everything that you have here is us!
00:57:55None of your merit!
00:57:56And I am thankful for what you did for me,
00:57:58but I'm not going to use the people I love to win political games!
00:58:02That is my boundary.
00:58:03A true politician has no soft spots, Marcus.
00:58:07Well, if being a successful politician means using the people I love,
00:58:11then I'll give it all up.
00:58:13How can you say that, Marcus?
00:58:15This is ridiculous!
00:58:18If we'd have known,
00:58:20we never would have picked you up at the orphanage.
00:58:23Ever!
00:58:24Marcus is adopted.
00:58:27Let's go.
00:58:30Well, I'm sorry I wasn't the perfect son!
00:58:44Marcus.
00:58:46He's carried more than I ever realized.
00:58:49Congressman Marcus Flick,
00:58:51to deliver inspiring election pep talk in Southern California.
00:59:08Here, for your campaign.
00:59:12Here, for your campaign tomorrow.
00:59:15I already signed it.
00:59:19But the campaign just started, and now you want a divorce?
00:59:23You see, somebody called me, and they told me
00:59:26that if you love someone,
00:59:28you do not trap them in a political marriage.
00:59:33Ariel, I thought I was protecting you,
00:59:36but I was just helping myself.
00:59:38I was preventing you from what you wanted
00:59:41because I thought it was going to hurt you.
00:59:44But 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.
01:00:09Now, at least one of us gets to be free.
01:00:39I'm sorry.
01:01:09Congressman, do you know what a mistake you've made?
01:01:25Congressman, do you know what a mistake you've made?
01:01:28Congressman, 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.
01:01:44What 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. I, 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'll see you. And, uh, I miss you.
01:02:16Okay, well, that's enough out of you. But, fine, I miss you too.
01:02:27Okay.
01:02:29Sir, a package arrived for you.
01:02:57Oh, my God.
01:03:02This is Ariel's coat. Where is she?
01:03:04Nowhere yet. She's not answering calls.
01:03:06Well, you need to check her studio right now, okay?
01:03:09I'm on it, Congressman. Your supporters are waiting for you. You need to get on stage now.
01:03:13No, they can wait. I'm going to go check on Ariel right now, okay?
01:03:17What are you doing? Look, time is gold. You 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!
01:03:55Somebody help me! Help, please!
01:03:58Johnny?
01:04:02I don't...
01:04:05Johnny?
01:04:07Johnny, wake up. That's not funny.
01:04:09Johnny, wake up.
01:04:10Oh, my God.
01:04:11Johnny, look what you did.
01:04:12This is all your fault. What did you do?
01:04:14Johnny, wake up.
01:04:16Johnny, wake up.
01:04:17Johnny, wake up.
01:04:18Johnny, wake up.
01:04:19Wake up.
01:04:20Wake up.
01:04:21Wake up.
01:04:22Wake up.
01:04:23This is all your fault. What did you do?
01:04:25Johnny, you're nothing but a curse.
01:04:27Oh, my God, is he breathing?
01:04:29Johnny?
01:04:30Johnny, can you hear me?
01:04:31This is all your fault.
01:04:32Oh, my God, it's my fault.
01:04:33Oh, my God.
01:04:34Johnny?
01:04:35Johnny?
01:04:36I need you.
01:04:37Help!
01:04:38Help!
01:04:49Pick up the phone.
01:04:50Turn it on.
01:04:54What do you want with me?
01:05:01You'll find out soon enough.
01:05:03Thanks for having me, everybody.
01:05:04Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:05:18Oh, how sweet.
01:05:21Oh, how sweet.
01:05:24You think the congressman knows his wife is just a breath away from death?
01:05:30Want to get more treasure?
01:05:33Paula, no.
01:05:38Oh, you want me to do it?
01:05:40Fine.
01:05:43You're welcome.
01:05:44No, Marcus, don't answer.
01:05:47My goal is to increase economic growth by 20%,
01:05:51all while tackling homelessness and reducing crime.
01:06:05Marcus, I'm so sorry.
01:06:07I love you, I lied to...
01:06:08No, Ariel, Ariel, where are you?
01:06:10I lied to you about the phone calls.
01:06:12I thought I could protect you.
01:06:15But now I think that maybe if I'd just been honest with you all along,
01:06:18none of this would have ever happened.
01:06:19Ariel, please stay on the phone, okay?
01:06:21Just tell me where you...
01:06:22Come alone, no cops, or she dies.
01:06:29I gotta go.
01:06:30Congressman, we're such a slack nationwide.
01:06:32You can't just leave now.
01:06:36I gotta go.
01:06:44I gotta go.
01:06:52Well, that's so sweet.
01:06:54He's actually abandoning his campaign to save you.
01:06:58No, you can have all my money, just don't make Marcus come here.
01:07:01Shut up.
01:07:05This isn't about money.
01:07:07This is about me and Marcus.
01:07:09You're just the paper.
01:07:11Wait a minute.
01:07:12Your voice.
01:07:15I know your voice.
01:07:16You haven't figured it out by now?
01:07:18It doesn't matter.
01:07:21You'll be dead soon anyway.
01:07:29Ariel!
01:07:45Hi.
01:07:46Hi.
01:07:47Hi.
01:07:49Ariel!
01:07:54Ariel!
01:07:58Ariel, I'm coming!
01:08:03Please.
01:08:05Ariel!
01:08:06Fuck!
01:08:12Please pick up.
01:08:13Please pick up.
01:08:14Please pick up.
01:08:16Oh, shit.
01:08:24Ariel!
01:08:37Fuck.
01:08:48Ariel!
01:08:50Ariel!
01:08:51Oh, my God.
01:08:53Ariel!
01:08:54Ariel!
01:08:55Ariel!
01:08:56It's okay.
01:08:57It's okay.
01:08:58Ariel, I'm gonna get you home.
01:08:59Let's go.
01:09:00Let's go.
01:09:06Marcus, behind you!
01:09:17It's you?
01:09:20It's you?
01:09:31It's you?
01:09:42Well, we were friends.
01:09:44You approached me.
01:09:46After years of digging and searching.
01:09:48I uncovered the real secrets about your perfect marriage.
01:09:52Yeah, I kidnapped you once you got away.
01:09:55Yeah, you didn't have anyone and you didn't have any money.
01:09:58Yeah, I kidnapped you once you got away, and you stole my phone too, so I had to get closer.
01:10:04I joined your campaign team. Marcus, do you ever wonder why you couldn't
01:10:08track the threatening calls you were getting?
01:10:11That's because your culprit was right there on your IT team. How blind can you be?
01:10:17This is all because you're trying to sabotage my campaign?
01:10:40It's not even worth it! Look at my face!
01:10:44Do you even recognize me? Do you know who I am?
01:10:48Of course you don't. Let me remind you, 15 years ago,
01:10:54the orphanage, your best friend.
01:11:03No. No, it can't be.
01:11:08Yeah. Yeah, Marcus, it is.
01:11:13Hey, where's my money, huh? I don't have it.
01:11:37Where's my cash? I don't have anything.
01:11:40Hey, leave him alone! Leave him alone! You okay?
01:11:47What happened? He called me a fat pig.
01:11:51Ignore them. They're just jerks. Thanks, Marcus. Can I hang out with you?
01:11:57Of course. We're friends now. Sean, what happened to you? You've changed.
01:12:05You recognize me now? Noble congressman, or should I say you're an orphan nobody wanted?
01:12:11You keep that a secret from your voters, too? Sean, why do you hate me? We were friends.
01:12:16Why do you hate me? Why are you targeting Ariel? Friends? You stole everything from me, Marcus.
01:12:22That stage you parade around on. This life of power and respect belonged to me, not to you.
01:12:34And at first, I'd let it go. I wanted to let it go. But every time I turned on the TV,
01:12:44I saw you parading around this perfect life, and it wasn't fair.
01:12:48The Flicks chose Marcus. Shut up! The 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. I spoke to the dean,
01:13:05and he said that you were adopted by a loving family, that you were happy.
01:13:08Happy? I was adopted into a nightmare,
01:13:14a couple that divorced and left me out to rot. What about that is happy?
01:13:21Sean, I'm sorry for what you went through, but revenge is not the way.
01:13:24We've got to figure this out together. Figure it out? What are we going to figure
01:13:28out, Marcus? I spent years suffering, watching you live my life. We are never figuring it out.
01:13:39Hold on. I got you. Sean, I'm not going to let you fall any further.
01:13:52Come on.
01:13:54Sean. Sean, we don't have to hate each other. Okay, just let it go. I will go to the police.
01:14:02I will explain everything. You don't have to worry about it. Just please,
01:14:07please don't let the hatred consume you.
01:14:13You were always a saint, Marcus. Marcus, look out!
01:14:16Huh? Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Are you okay? Perfect.
01:14:25You get to die in front of the one you love the most.
01:14:29My revenge is complete. Daniel, don't. You don't need to.
01:14:39It's okay. You're okay. Just apply pressure. Don't cry. It's going to be okay. I'm fine.
01:14:44I'm fine.
01:14:55Daniel, you don't need to.
01:15:00It's okay. You're okay. Just apply pressure. Don't cry. It's going to be okay. I'm fine.
01:15:06I need you to apply pressure. I need you to stay with me.
01:15:08Okay. I love you, and I need you to hang in there, okay? I love you. Don't say that right
01:15:15now. Please just hold that for later. We're going to save that later, okay? We're going
01:15:18to get out of here. Do you trust me? I trust you.
01:15:20Daniel, come to the lake. Now. Marcus, look, he's dying.
01:15:27Ariel? Claire? Why are you here?
01:15:51I've been living abroad. Marcus and I have been talking, keeping in touch over the last
01:15:58couple years, and his assistant told me that he was hospitalized. I'm so sorry.
01:16:02I didn't realize you and Marcus still talked. I thought, um...
01:16:07You don't know that... why he married you instead of me?
01:16:11Claire. If you're trying to convince me to stay, don't bother.
01:16:15Claire, I admire your courage to lead the life you want.
01:16:18I don't want to be a pawn for the family's games anymore. I want to be free.
01:16:25I know. I'm not going to hold you back anymore, but you've got to do one thing for me.
01:16:30Can you please tell your parents? Can you please tell them to let Ariel marry me?
01:16:35Marcus chose me?
01:16:54He knew that Simone would marry you off for money if he couldn't. He 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 didn't he just say that?
01:17:09You know, Marcus, he can't admit his feelings very easily, but his love is...
01:17:18steeper than anyone's.
01:17:22So... he doesn't know that I've been in love with him since we were children?
01:17:27It's always been you, Ariel. Ever since we were children, it's only ever been you.
01:17:35He's always loved you.
01:17:46He's always loved you.
01:17:53Marcus, you really are the dumbest asshole in the world. You know that, right?
01:17:59Why didn't you tell me you married me to protect me? Why were you so cold? Why did you...
01:18:08Why did you pretend you hated me? Because none of it worked.
01:18:12I still love you.
01:18:16Of course I still love you. I need you. You can't leave me, okay?
01:18:27Take this ring.
01:18:30Take it.
01:18:33And put it on my finger again. I just...
01:18:35And put it on my finger again. I just...
01:18:40I need to hear you say that you love me. Please, Marcus.
01:19:05Marcus, you're awake.
01:19:20This... this ring wasn't left behind by your sister. It was made custom for you.
01:19:29It's unique just like you.
01:19:32It just wasn't the right time to give it to you before.
01:19:36Because you were mad and... and I'm sorry.
01:19:41Marcus, are you always this overdramatic?
01:19:45Yes, and it's because I think you're the only one who can handle me.
01:20:05Miss Ariel Rochester, will you still... will you still marry me?
01:20:21Yes, I will.
01:20:36Come here.
01:20:48Stop it! Stop! I'm not kidding.
01:20:52Don't be so naughty, Governor.
01:20:55I like a bit naughty.
01:21:05I like a bit naughty.
01:21:14Thank you. Thank you. I want to take a moment to thank my... my parents and my campaign team
01:21:22and all my friends out there who've carried me through every challenge.
01:21:27But above all, I want to thank my wife.
01:21:31Ariel Rochester, whose strength, courage, and love... I wouldn't be alive without today.
01:21:42This 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.
01:21:52Ariel, I love you. Can you hear that?
01:21:56Yes, I can.
01:21:58That includes me.