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00:00:00Can you believe they sent a deaf stylist?
00:00:09Can you believe they sent a deaf stylist?
00:00:19Who do they think are going to be wearing these Haute Couture designer pieces today?
00:00:30Who do they think are going to be wearing these Haute Couture designer pieces today?
00:00:40Mr. Congressman Marcus Vicks
00:00:46So handsome
00:00:51Congressman Marcus is California's youngest and most promising political star
00:00:55OMG, imagine getting some of that money
00:00:58His wife is actually a chester
00:01:03My friend Tommy said he adores his wife so much
00:01:06He never brings her to any public events to protect her from the media
00:01:11Has anyone ever actually seen his wife?
00:01:14No
00:01:36Can you do this for me?
00:01:58Okay
00:02:11I'm married, but I'm just a pawn in his quest for power
00:02:15In his grand narrative, I am nothing but the shadow to his shining star
00:02:20I am nothing but the shadow to his shining star
00:02:30I am nothing but the shadow to his shining star
00:02:45I can hear
00:03:01How can I hear?
00:03:05No security for a politician's wife
00:03:10Feeling you was almost too easy
00:03:13I'm kidnapped?
00:03:14Call your husband
00:03:16Now!
00:03:19That's right, you're deaf
00:03:22I'm sorry now
00:03:25Go on
00:03:33Marcus?
00:03:34Marcus, please pick up the phone
00:03:37Of course
00:03:38You've got rhythm, of course
00:03:39Absolutely
00:03:40Thank you
00:03:50Hello?
00:03:52Hello?
00:03:53I have no idea
00:03:55You're going to do exactly as I say, or I'm going to kill her
00:04:08Hello?
00:04:09I have your wife
00:04:10And if you don't do exactly what I say...
00:04:13I'm gonna kill her
00:04:15I don't have time for these games
00:04:16Congressman Marcus!
00:04:18I truly cannot believe that you don't care about your wife's life
00:04:22And I'm telling you, I get three or four of these scams a week
00:04:24So why don't you go kick rocks?
00:04:26I'll tell you one more time
00:04:27She's my hostage
00:04:29Well then call me when she's a corpse
00:04:33Woo!
00:04:34That man is fucking cruel, you know that?
00:04:38Heartless politician
00:04:40You know, if he doesn't care about whether or not you die
00:04:43I guess it's my choice
00:04:45And believe me
00:04:47You're beautiful
00:04:49It's a shame you're not going to know what you're going to do
00:04:53Fuck
00:04:54Marcus, you motherfucker!
00:05:09Tom?
00:05:12Tom, I keep getting scam calls to my phone
00:05:14I need you to check out the origin of the number
00:05:16I've already checked this number a hundred times
00:05:18I understand, but we need to make sure that my wife is safe
00:05:21Copy that
00:05:22Also, if you could just let Mr. Versace know I'll be right with him
00:05:41What are you doing?
00:05:50No, alcohol
00:05:55Are you kidding me?
00:05:56Give me that
00:06:04What's with the attitude?
00:06:13Hello?
00:06:14Mr. Klerka, the call had an antispiratory measure and it was too brief to trace
00:06:18They also used a voice changer, so voice analyst is out
00:06:23These people have no idea who they're dealing with
00:06:26They really think that my wife is my weakness
00:06:29Ridiculous
00:06:30Marcus, I cannot believe that the first thing I hear in three years is that you want me dead
00:06:36Tom, I need you to set up a security detail for Ariel
00:06:40And absolutely under no circumstances should she find out
00:06:43Just make sure it doesn't interfere with her life or work
00:06:45Understood?
00:07:00I've rigged this phone against tracking
00:07:02Your husband can't trace it
00:07:05Marcus marrying you three years ago from my sister was the biggest mistake of my life
00:07:10Now that I have my hearing back, I'm gonna make sure everything gets back on track
00:07:24Marcus, you're not supposed to see me before the wedding
00:07:26Take the dress off
00:07:28Really?
00:07:29This is what you want, to be the wife of a politician?
00:07:33It's just like the dress, it's not even yours
00:07:35Do I have a choice?
00:07:37Let's get things straight
00:07:38I need to marry Rochester in order to secure my run for the house
00:07:41Your sister runs off, so now you get to be the replacement
00:07:49So, I'm really just a replacement to you
00:08:05Yeah, yeah you are
00:08:11One, I'm technically gonna be married to Claire, so we have to conceal your identity
00:08:17Two, you're not making any public appearances
00:08:19And three, during our marriage, there are no children, whatsoever
00:08:24Okay?
00:08:26Are you listening?
00:08:27Why are you doing this to me?
00:08:32Because people like us are not afforded a choice
00:08:46Claire?
00:08:48Claire, are you okay?
00:08:51Claire?
00:09:09Has Ariel recovered any of her hearing since that sudden deafness at the wedding?
00:09:14It's not so bad being deaf, Mrs. Flick
00:09:16It spares Ariel from hearing anything that might damage Marcus' campaign for governor
00:09:21Exactly
00:09:22And when Marcus becomes governor, we might consider cosmetic surgery for Ariel
00:09:28Make her look more like her sister
00:09:30I'm sure the public will sympathize with Marcus, that he has not abandoned his disabled wife
00:09:36You're so wise, Mr. Flick, that's a brilliant strategy
00:09:40You all seem more concerned about politics than the well-being of my wife
00:09:44You really think it's appropriate gloating over her condition?
00:09:47I was just considering your career
00:09:49While we're on the topic, as long as I'm married to Ariel, we're not gonna be doing any reconstructive surgery to make her look like her sister
00:09:56I'm not going to allow it
00:09:58Why is he defending me now?
00:10:00On that note, we're gonna be taking our leave
00:10:11To be continued
00:10:22Stop!
00:10:27I'm visiting wildfire victims tomorrow, and I need your help picking an outfit
00:10:34Remember, nothing too high profile
00:10:41Oh, my goodness
00:10:47Not that
00:10:52Marcus
00:10:57It's a good thing you couldn't hear what my parents said about you
00:11:01I want to thank you all for making the time to be here today, I think that's a big deal
00:11:09I think it's important to just acknowledge that, in spite of recent events, it's...
00:11:23Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within a month, or your scandal goes public
00:11:30Our 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...
00:11:53Excuse me
00:11:58Just one moment
00:12:03Who is this?
00:12:04Divorce your wife, Ariel Rochester, within a month, or your scandal goes public
00:12:09I don't think you've done your homework
00:12:11My wife's name is Claire
00:12:13No, Claire's the older sister
00:12:15She ran away three years ago, you married Ariel to save your political career
00:12:19What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar, and a hypocrite?
00:12:27What would your supporters think if they knew that you're a liar, and a hypocrite?
00:12:31Swapping lives between two sisters
00:12:33That is one of my worst things ever
00:12:37Tell me who the hell this is
00:12:38It doesn't matter who I am
00:12:40Divorce your wife, and...
00:12:41Your secrets disappear with me
00:12:42I mean, after all, she's just a substitute, and you hate her, so it shouldn't really be a problem
00:12:47There's no chance I'm divorcing Ariel
00:12:49There's nothing to think about it
00:12:51I'll give you a month, or...
00:12:53I'll kill her
00:12:59Kill her
00:13:01It must be because Marcus is running for governor, so now he doesn't want to divorce me
00:13:08Now I need a new plan
00:13:17Ah!
00:13:21Mr. Flick, you're about to be on camera, and the press will definitely make a big deal of that moment
00:13:27Tom, I want you to get me the best computer engineers in the world
00:13:30We're gonna 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
00:13:39I want some fashion editor
00:13:41I want someone who understands political messaging
00:13:48Hi, Johnny
00:13:59There are some things that can only be appreciated once they're gone, you know?
00:14:03I mean, I've lived the past three years of my life in a silent hell, and now...
00:14:07Life has given me a second chance to hear again
00:14:12This time...
00:14:15I'm gonna live for myself
00:14:18This time...
00:14:21I'm gonna live for myself
00:14:25Johnny, you're my guardian angel, you know that, right?
00:14:29I mean, I know that when mom married into the Rochester family, they wouldn't accept you because of your...
00:14:36Differences, but...
00:14:38I need you to know that I would never give up on you
00:14:41Ever
00:14:44Okay?
00:15:11Doctor Park, is it possible to regain hearing in a case like my wife's?
00:15:15Is it treatable with surgery?
00:15:17Her sudden deafness was triggered by a severe shock
00:15:20We can attempt surgery, but I must be honest, the chances of success are very slim
00:15:27If it works, it would be...
00:15:29It's just something that doesn't happen very often
00:15:32I'm so sorry
00:15:34I know it's not the news you wanted to hear
00:15:36Thank you
00:15:38We're doing everything we can, okay?
00:15:40Okay
00:15:42There we go
00:15:49Learn to please your husband and have a baby, A-S-E-P
00:16:07I, I, I....
00:16:13I, I, I, I...
00:16:20I, I, I, I...
00:16:22Tom, the manager sent me a few photos, I need you to trace them.
00:16:38Yes, sir.
00:16:39Keep them on the line for more than five minutes for better tracking.
00:16:54Did you see that?
00:16:56It's a central photo of your wife that she sent to someone else.
00:16:58She's cheating on you.
00:17:00My wife wouldn't cheat on me.
00:17:04It's a central photo of your wife that she sent to someone else.
00:17:07She's cheating on you.
00:17:08My wife wouldn't cheat on me.
00:17:10Why? You don't think she's attractive enough?
00:17:13No, I think she's quite attractive, actually.
00:17:16I just know her.
00:17:18And she wouldn't betray her promises.
00:17:21You know, those photos you sent...
00:17:23The faces are unrecognizable.
00:17:25How are you so confident that they're my wife?
00:17:27Didn't you just boast about knowing your wife so well?
00:17:29Sarah has a birthmark on her chest.
00:17:31Surely you're familiar with it.
00:17:33How do you know about the birthmark?
00:17:34Who are you?
00:17:35It doesn't matter who I am.
00:17:38Here are my demands.
00:17:39Divorce your wife or this provocative photo goes public.
00:17:41I'll claim that the perfect congressman...
00:17:43...just can't satisfy his wife.
00:17:45...leaving her to find happiness elsewhere.
00:17:49What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:17:55What do you gain if I divorce my wife?
00:17:58Damn, I haven't thought of that.
00:18:00I hate her.
00:18:01I can't stand seeing her live such a privileged life.
00:18:04Well, I'm not going to indulge your twisted desires.
00:18:06She's my wife and I'm going to protect her.
00:18:08Don't act like you really love her.
00:18:10You're just worried that a divorce would hurt your political image.
00:18:14You think you know me so well.
00:18:15If you love someone, you don't trap them in a political sham marriage, you hypocrite.
00:18:21Hello?
00:18:23Hello?
00:18:25This man is too complicated to understand.
00:18:28No, sir.
00:18:29We've hit a snag with the anti-surveillance software.
00:18:31You know, it's only been traced in a general area.
00:18:35Okay, go ahead.
00:18:36Your phone's location is within a five-mile radius.
00:18:40Which includes your house, sir.
00:18:43She's in danger.
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00:19:37You mad at me?
00:19:41There you go.
00:19:42Don't!
00:19:44Okay, I won't touch you.
00:20:03We require a candidate who grasps the significant impact of clothing on political image-making
00:20:08and understands how each garment can tell a compelling story.
00:20:15Who?
00:20:22Mom, what are you doing? That's my work!
00:20:25Instead of focusing on this garbage, why don't you learn how to dress nicely so you can catch a good man like your sister did?
00:20:32Mom, clothing isn't just a tool for attracting men. I can't believe you just said that.
00:20:37Ariel, you're going to stop chasing these fanciful dreams.
00:20:40Do you remember where you came from?
00:20:42Without my marriage into the Rochester family,
00:20:45you wouldn't even have the money to attend a private school
00:20:47and focus on this nonsense.
00:20:50If you don't want to end up poor again, listen to me.
00:20:54Focus your efforts on finding a wealthy husband,
00:20:57just like I did.
00:20:58Oh, the worst I could say is no.
00:21:16As long as this brings me closer to my dream of being a designer,
00:21:28I'm ready to work for anyone.
00:21:32I can't let anybody, especially him, find out I can hear again.
00:21:36I have to stay silent in public and avoid reacting too quickly.
00:21:39Maybe using text-to-speech is the best.
00:21:54My name is Arielle Anderson.
00:21:55I graduated from the School of Visual Art
00:21:57with a degree in fashion design.
00:21:58I lost my hearing during an accident three years ago.
00:22:01Unfortunately, a hearing aid won't really help.
00:22:03Therefore, I'd appreciate it if you could use pen and paper
00:22:05for communication.
00:22:06I assure you I can keep up.
00:22:08I'm concerned that her hearing might affect her performance.
00:22:11Recruiting a disabled woman will make our campaign team
00:22:14look more diverse and socially responsible.
00:22:17The board is within better of us.
00:22:19I hear both of your concerns, however.
00:22:21But the reality is we only need a wardrobe consultant that's
00:22:24qualified.
00:22:27The congressman needs to attend an unscheduled event.
00:22:30Please adjust the suit accordingly.
00:22:39Accordingly.
00:22:53Is she modifying just by eye?
00:22:57No.
00:23:07Congressman Flake, may I ask you to try it on?
00:23:24Five feet, nine inches tall, 165 pounds.
00:23:26Chest 33.6 inches, waist 32.9 inches, hips 35.7 inches.
00:23:32These are the congressman's measurements,
00:23:34and I'm confident that they're accurate.
00:23:35That's entirely correct.
00:23:38True.
00:23:40But I need a wardrobe consultant, not a tailor.
00:23:48I need a wardrobe consultant, not a tailor.
00:23:52Sorry, Congressman.
00:23:54I can't hear.
00:23:57I want you to take a look at these photos.
00:24:01Tell us five things that you see wrong with them.
00:24:12The tie is too flashy, the pants are too short,
00:24:14and overall, the photo screams one word, arrogance.
00:24:19She is incredible.
00:24:24She's the one.
00:24:26She's the one.
00:24:29Congrats.
00:24:30Welcome.
00:24:41I was supposed to be divorcing him,
00:24:43but now I guess I'm working with him.
00:24:50Hi, I'm Daniel Campbell.
00:24:54It's good to meet you.
00:24:56I'm so happy to have you on the team.
00:24:58You're great.
00:25:00Would you like to get a coffee?
00:25:03Sure.
00:25:03Yeah?
00:25:04Yeah.
00:25:16Who is that guy?
00:25:17Can we fire that guy?
00:25:18What?
00:25:19That's inappropriate.
00:25:20We can't fire people for no good reason.
00:25:22That'll go against our team's reputation.
00:25:25Also, not to mention the upcoming campaign.
00:25:27Well, then keep a close eye on him, OK?
00:25:29It's not part of my job.
00:25:34So what happened here?
00:25:38Sorry.
00:25:43Accident.
00:25:49Oh.
00:25:50Why don't you get cochlear implants?
00:25:53Cochlear implants for your ear?
00:25:55To robotic?
00:25:58Interesting.
00:25:59The silence helps me work.
00:26:07Cool.
00:26:15How's your day at work, Campbell?
00:26:17My lunch break, Mr. Click.
00:26:19Right.
00:26:21Well, then, I think my new wardrobe consultant
00:26:23needs to check on her duties.
00:26:38Ring.
00:26:47Ring.
00:26:52Ring.
00:26:54Didn't you insist that we hide the fact that we're married?
00:26:57So why would I bother wearing a ring?
00:27:00Someone hitting on you.
00:27:05Maybe you haven't noticed, but I'm a human, too.
00:27:07I have a life.
00:27:14Oh, my god.
00:27:15We got you in the photo.
00:27:18Fucking asshole.
00:27:21Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:27:23I'm sorry.
00:27:34Ariel, I'm sorry.
00:27:39No, Ariel.
00:27:41Don't forget, I'm still paying your brother's medical bills.
00:27:49Marcus, I cannot believe you threatened me
00:27:51with my own brother.
00:27:53What happened to you?
00:27:55What happened to us?
00:28:02The more successful he becomes, the more
00:28:04he's going to be threatened.
00:28:07The more successful he becomes, the more
00:28:10he feels like a stranger.
00:28:12He's nothing like the Marcus I've known since I was 16.
00:28:27Don't worry.
00:28:28Just hold on tight, and I'll always protect you.
00:28:31Marcus, how come you're always free to visit me?
00:28:36Um, well, your brother's my brother.
00:28:40When I get older, I'm going to protect you, OK?
00:28:45I promise.
00:28:46I promise.
00:29:17Stay.
00:29:22Congressman Flake, forgive me for asking,
00:29:26but why have I never been introduced to your wife?
00:29:29Your competitors bring their spouses to events like this,
00:29:32and they do quite well for themselves.
00:29:34Right, but I don't consider my wife to be an accessory.
00:29:37She's her own person, and I don't need her
00:29:40chained to me at all times.
00:29:42You are the perfect husband.
00:29:46Roger.
00:29:58You again.
00:29:59Don't know how to quit, huh?
00:30:00Have you made up your mind?
00:30:01Are you divorcing her, wait, or not?
00:30:03Threats, huh?
00:30:04Go ahead.
00:30:05You're just going to want to regress it.
00:30:06I don't understand.
00:30:07You want her to live a life that she chooses.
00:30:09And then you turn around and you treat her like a prop.
00:30:11You make me sick.
00:30:13How did you hear about this?
00:30:16Are you at the gala?
00:30:17Have you ever asked her what kind of life she would like to live?
00:30:20Have you ever asked her if she loves you?
00:30:22I swear to God, if you do anything to Ariel,
00:30:24I will kill you.
00:30:25I will make you regret it.
00:30:29Ariel!
00:30:33Ariel!
00:30:38Can you hear me?
00:30:39Have you recovered your hearing?
00:30:40Stop!
00:30:41Why didn't you turn around when I just called your name?
00:30:46Have you been on the phone?
00:30:49Oh, my God.
00:30:52Gas leak!
00:30:53Oh, my God!
00:30:55Oh, my God!
00:31:15On the porch, she seemed to be on the phone.
00:31:19Was it her all along?
00:31:21Water.
00:31:25Water.
00:31:35Why?
00:31:51It's not her.
00:31:55What?
00:31:58Explain!
00:32:03Just friends.
00:32:04Friends?
00:32:07I'm going to bed.
00:32:09Ariel.
00:32:13I'm jealous, okay?
00:32:14I'm sorry.
00:32:15I'm jealous.
00:32:16I'm jealous of what you and Daniel have.
00:32:25Ariel.
00:32:52What?
00:32:55Sleep.
00:32:58Yeah, but you're my wife.
00:33:09Sometimes I forget that you can't hear me.
00:33:13It's crazy that we've been married for three years.
00:33:17And I feel like you hate me more and more.
00:33:21You hate me for being in this marriage,
00:33:24and if you're not with me, how can I protect you?
00:33:27I don't want you to be the perfect wife.
00:33:29You don't need to be the perfect daughter-in-law.
00:33:32I just want you to do what you love.
00:33:36I'm the one stuck in this family.
00:33:40And that's enough.
00:33:44Marcus, I can't see you clearly.
00:33:47Sometimes you're cold and cruel,
00:33:48but other times you sound like you love me.
00:33:53Which one is the real you?
00:34:04Sorry I'm late, everybody.
00:34:06What's dinner going to be ready?
00:34:08Enough with the carbs, Marcus.
00:34:11Your body shape reflects the family you come from.
00:34:14You don't want to end up obese
00:34:15like one of those poor people, do you?
00:34:19Sorry, Mom.
00:34:20Sorry, Mom.
00:34:40There, you're home.
00:34:42You made PB&J, my favorite.
00:34:48Yeah.
00:34:50You're welcome.
00:35:20Thanks.
00:35:44Help with clothes?
00:35:47Thanks.
00:35:51I'm really going to keep a close eye on her.
00:35:55Make sure she stays close to me.
00:35:57Sure enough, I'm never just your wife.
00:36:00I'm a pawn.
00:36:09So, we're going to have to make sure
00:36:11that everything is going to stick together.
00:36:13Oh, here we are.
00:36:15Hi, everybody.
00:36:16My name is Congressman Luther King.
00:36:18Hi, everybody.
00:36:19My name is Congressman Marcus Flick,
00:36:21and this is my team, okay?
00:36:23We came a long way to hear your thoughts.
00:36:24Please, guys, get them out there.
00:36:26Well, I'm curious.
00:36:27What do you plan to do about this drought
00:36:29we've been struggling with these last 18 months?
00:36:32That's a great question.
00:36:35Off the noggin,
00:36:36I think it's important to point out
00:36:37that all of your needs have been
00:36:39finding their way to Sacramento,
00:36:41but they have also been falling onto deaf ears.
00:36:44Marcus is so handsome, isn't he?
00:36:46He's the pride of California.
00:36:48The most stylish, well-dressed politician in the state.
00:36:51Hands down.
00:36:52And such a perfect husband
00:36:53keeps his wife out of the spotlight to protect her.
00:36:56Perfect husband?
00:36:58These people do not know the first thing
00:36:59about Marcus Flick.
00:37:00What'd you say?
00:37:02Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
00:37:11Do you want to check on the horses?
00:37:16Awesome.
00:37:17They're right over there.
00:37:26Come on, sweetie.
00:37:27Here, let me show you.
00:37:36Looks like you two are having fun.
00:37:38Yeah, we are.
00:37:40If you want to pet a horse,
00:37:41I have one over here you can check out.
00:37:44This one's fine.
00:37:47Perfect.
00:37:48Congressman, can I get a shot of you two feeding the horse?
00:37:51Yeah, if you could feed the horse with her, please.
00:37:55This is great.
00:37:56Perfect.
00:37:58Yes, yes.
00:38:01Oh, perfect.
00:38:08What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:38:12What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:38:14What is Marcus thinking bringing her there?
00:38:16That's insane.
00:38:17But everyone is praising his kindness and sincerity.
00:38:21No one is even noticing everything.
00:38:23The governor's campaign is coming up.
00:38:25We need to be careful.
00:38:33Simone, I thought I told you to handle your daughter.
00:38:40Congressman, we're moving on to the next activity.
00:38:43Okay.
00:38:44I'm going to want my wardrobe stylist with me at all times.
00:38:47Just in case she needs to help me on the spot.
00:38:50Okay.
00:38:58He is a control freak.
00:39:09So, the likelihood of you guys actually being able to read this is pretty low.
00:39:15Trust me.
00:39:17Marcus!
00:39:34Are you alright?
00:39:35Yeah, I'm alright.
00:39:37Are you hurt?
00:39:38I'm fine.
00:39:45Ariel, can you hear me?
00:39:49No, I can't hear you.
00:39:52Ariel, if you can hear me, why are you answering my questions?
00:39:56I don't understand.
00:39:59Ariel, tell me the truth.
00:40:03Can you hear me?
00:40:09Why did you lie to me?
00:40:24Let go of me!
00:40:26How long have you had your hearing back, and when did you get your hearing back?
00:40:29Ariel, why did you lie to me?
00:40:35The day you wanted me dead.
00:40:38What are you talking about?
00:40:39The day my hearing came back was the day you wanted me dead.
00:40:41When did I want you dead?
00:40:43God, you really don't remember?
00:40:45The day I got kidnapped?
00:40:47The first thing I heard when I got my hearing back was you saying,
00:40:51call me back when she's a corpse.
00:40:55Oh my God.
00:40:57The phone call.
00:40:59It wasn't just a spam call.
00:41:03Why didn't you tell me that you were kidnapped?
00:41:05Why didn't you tell me that you were in danger?
00:41:07Have you always been like this, blaming everybody but yourself?
00:41:11Did you even care that I was in danger?
00:41:13Do you even see me as your wife?
00:41:15Because every day that I spend with you, I am trapped in a life that I did not choose.
00:41:19How was I supposed to know that the way I'm treating you is causing you so much pain?
00:41:23Please just let me go.
00:41:26I'm just a replacement for my sister.
00:41:29Let me go.
00:41:31I'm just a replacement for my sister.
00:41:33Remember?
00:41:34You really think that of me?
00:41:36Because I wasn't blind or heartless before, Marcus.
00:41:39I could still feel things, I just couldn't hear.
00:41:47Ariel, please.
00:41:48Don't.
00:41:50Don't touch me.
00:41:53Ariel!
00:42:06Oh, she can actually hear now.
00:42:10This is getting interesting.
00:42:36Hello?
00:42:50Hello, Mrs. Rochester.
00:42:52I've heard you can hear again.
00:42:54Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:42:57Mrs. Rochester.
00:42:59I've heard you can hear again.
00:43:01Shouldn't you be thanking me?
00:43:02What the hell do you want?
00:43:04I thought you'd want to hear someone's voice.
00:43:06Come on, sweetie.
00:43:08Say hello to your dear brother.
00:43:10Johnny?
00:43:11No, please don't hurt him.
00:43:13Oh, well, I can't guarantee that.
00:43:15It depends on my mood.
00:43:17I'll give you anything you want.
00:43:18Just don't hurt him.
00:43:21What a deep love.
00:43:22That's touching, but you ruined my plan last time, remember?
00:43:26I swear to God, if you touch a hair on his head, I will make you pay.
00:43:30Oh, I'm not going to kill him.
00:43:32But as a punishment for your escape, I'm going to leave him in the mountains.
00:43:37I hope he's lucky enough to survive.
00:43:45Adrian, Amanda, the reality is we only have about eight weeks left of this campaign.
00:43:50So we need to lock in.
00:43:52Our goal is to get ahold of Sacramento, L.A., San Diego, all the official sprints.
00:43:59Johnny! Johnny, it's going to be okay!
00:44:01I'm here now. I'm here. It's okay. It's me.
00:44:03It's Ariel. I'm here. It's okay. It's okay.
00:44:05I'm here. I'm here. It's going to be okay.
00:44:10It's okay.
00:44:12Congressman Flick, we found a woman in the unconscious male.
00:44:15Congressman Marcus?
00:44:17Marcus? Marcus, it's Johnny. There's something wrong, and I don't know what to do.
00:44:21I got you, okay? Don't panic. I'm going to take care of him.
00:44:24We need to get him to the hospital immediately.
00:44:26We're going to take a helicopter.
00:44:32Listen to me, okay?
00:44:34He's going to go to the hospital. We're going to take care of him immediately.
00:44:37But you, you're hurt, too. You need treatment.
00:44:40Congressman Flick, can I ask your relationship with this lady and the victim?
00:44:45She's my...
00:44:48She's my wife.
00:44:51Can I ask your relationship with this lady and the victim?
00:44:55She's my...
00:44:57She's, uh...
00:45:00She's my wife.
00:45:03And the victim's my brother.
00:45:05This is your wife?
00:45:07Yes. And we need to get her to the hospital immediately. She's in shock.
00:45:12We'll talk about this later.
00:45:30Doctor.
00:45:32How's my brother?
00:45:34The patient's stable. He's just a little shaken up, but he'll be fine. He just needs rest.
00:45:38We appreciate your care.
00:45:40Thank you, Doctor.
00:45:42Mr. Congressman Flick, it's an honor to serve you. We'll give him the best of everything.
00:45:46Don't worry. We'll take good care of your family.
00:45:54Marcus, I don't know how...
00:45:56I don't know how...
00:45:57You ruined everything again!
00:46:00You ruined everything again!
00:46:02Your 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?
00:46:08Marcus, it's all over the news. Ariel went and rescued Johnny today.
00:46:12If people find out she's in a relationship with you, it could ruin your chances of being governor.
00:46:16That's not the point, okay? Family... Family comes first.
00:46:20Don't misunderstand me. I care for Johnny.
00:46:23But he's out of danger now, and it's just a matter of time before he recovers.
00:46:27But you... You're in the middle of an election. One mistake can cost us everything.
00:46:32You care about election results, but I think you only care about your own profits, don't you?
00:46:37I'm telling you right now, you're gonna treat my wife with respect, or you're gonna have to leave.
00:46:42Now leave.
00:46:49Don't take it personally.
00:46:50How could I not? She's done this for my whole life, regardless of if I could hear her or not.
00:46:55That's... That's the family I grew up with.
00:46:58Listen to me. You, me, Johnny...
00:47:04We're each other's family.
00:47:20Yes?
00:47:36Yes?
00:47:37You know, this is the first phone call we've had since you... Since you lost your hearing three years ago.
00:47:42Yeah. First call.
00:47:45Yeah.
00:47:47Wait. Is this the first...
00:47:50Could you call in another line?
00:47:52No. Uh, no. That's not... That's not what I meant. Um...
00:47:55How did you know Johnny was in danger today?
00:47:58Well, I asked the caretakers to inform me if anything ever happened to him.
00:48:01Oh.
00:48:02Why? Why would you do that?
00:48:05Well, because I promised you, Ariel.
00:48:07I promised that I was gonna protect Johnny.
00:48:09I guess I... I don't know what to say. I mean, thank you?
00:48:14Johnny, I was just... I was so scared.
00:48:16I can't imagine what I'd do if anything happened to him.
00:48:20He's my only family left.
00:48:23Open the door.
00:48:28Open the door.
00:48:40Hey.
00:48:44Hey.
00:48:52Wait, wait.
00:48:56You know, I would have gone crazy if anything happened to you today.
00:49:00Thank you, Marcus, for everything.
00:49:06Come to the office tomorrow. I got something to share with you.
00:49:14Hi.
00:49:17I don't want you being my wardrobe consultant anymore.
00:49:20Why?
00:49:23I don't want you being my wardrobe consultant anymore.
00:49:26Why?
00:49:27Because I've been pushing you too much.
00:49:29And you need to follow your dreams.
00:49:34Here.
00:49:36What's this?
00:49:37This is the key to a design studio in downtown.
00:49:42I raised three million in capital just for you.
00:49:44It's all yours.
00:49:46Are you serious?
00:49:47I'm not joking.
00:49:48And I need you to promise me something, okay?
00:49:51Please do not tell your mom or anybody that you can hear now.
00:49:55It's probably best so they're not judging us.
00:49:59Okay.
00:50:01I have something for you, too.
00:50:05What is this?
00:50:08For the past three years, I have been documenting some of your looks.
00:50:12It's just some ideas, designs, and things.
00:50:18It's perfect.
00:50:22Come here.
00:50:32Come in.
00:50:34Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:50:41Come in.
00:50:44Congressman, Mr. and Mrs. Flick are here to see you.
00:50:47Okay, go ahead.
00:50:55Well, your governor's campaign has hit a critical phase.
00:51:00But your support is slipping.
00:51:02And meanwhile, Stephen Hopkins, his approval ratings are climbing.
00:51:09I have it under control.
00:51:10Under control?
00:51:11I don't see any progress in that.
00:51:14You are too distracted.
00:51:16Father, I'll handle my campaign.
00:51:18Ariel is not the problem.
00:51:20Hopkins' wife is actively involved in women's foundations and charity events, boosting his appeal.
00:51:27If you want to gain ground, Marcus, you need to present the image of a flawless family.
00:51:42Dress like Claire and join Marcus at campaign events?
00:51:51You won't do it?
00:51:58No.
00:52:06Father Ariel, she is herself.
00:52:08She's not going to be your sister.
00:52:10She's not going to pretend to be anyone else in order to win political votes.
00:52:13You ungrateful son of a bitch!
00:52:17We gave you everything!
00:52:19Resources, training, this position!
00:52:23And this?
00:52:24This is how you're going to disobey us?
00:52:26This is my wife, okay?
00:52:27Insulting her is disrespecting me!
00:52:30Respect?
00:52:32You, you are nothing without the flick name.
00:52:36Nothing!
00:52:39If you want to gain ground, Marcus, you need to present the image of a flawless family.
00:52:44Family.
00:52:54Dress like Claire and join Marcus at campaign events?
00:53:02You won't do it?
00:53:15No.
00:53:17Father Ariel, she is herself.
00:53:19She's not going to be your sister.
00:53:21She's not going to pretend to be anyone else in order to win political votes.
00:53:24You ungrateful son of a bitch!
00:53:28We gave you everything!
00:53:30Resources, training, this position!
00:53:34And this?
00:53:35This is how you're going to disobey us?
00:53:37This is my wife, okay?
00:53:39Insulting her is disrespecting me!
00:53:41Respect?
00:53:44You, you are nothing without the flick name.
00:53:48Nothing!
00:53:50You, you are nothing!
00:53:55Everything that you have here is us!
00:53:58None of your merit!
00:53:59And I am thankful for what you did for me, but I'm not going to use the people I love to win political games!
00:54:05That is my boundary.
00:54:06A true politician has no soft spots, Marcus.
00:54:10Well, if being a successful politician means using the people I love, then I'll give it all up.
00:54:16How can you say that, Marcus?
00:54:18This is ridiculous!
00:54:22If we'd have known, we never would have picked you up at the orphanage.
00:54:26Ever!
00:54:28Marcus is adopted.
00:54:31Let's go.
00:54:34Well, I'm sorry I wasn't the perfect son!
00:54:41Marcus, he's carried more than I ever realized.
00:54:46Congressman Marcus Flick, to deliver inspiring election pep talk in Southern California.
00:55:03Here, for your campaign tomorrow.
00:55:06I already signed it.
00:55:07But the campaign just started, and now you want a divorce?
00:55:11You see, somebody called me, and they told me that if you love someone, you do not trap them in a political marriage.
00:55:21Ariel, I thought I was protecting you.
00:55:24But I was just helping myself.
00:55:26I was preventing you from what you wanted, because I thought it was going to hurt you.
00:55:32I was preventing you from what you wanted, because I thought it was going to hurt you.
00:55:37But I was being a hypocrite.
00:55:41And I'm sorry.
00:55:44This?
00:55:46At least one of us gets to be free.
00:55:49But I was being a hypocrite.
00:55:52And I'm sorry.
00:55:55Now, at least one of us gets to be free.
00:56:01I'm sorry.
00:56:31I'm sorry.
00:57:01I'm sorry.
00:57:11Congressman, do you know what a mistake you've made?
00:57:15Congressman, do you know what a mistake you've made?
00:57:19You know, I don't know what I did tonight, but feel free to punish me.
00:57:22What are you saying? Aren't you afraid of being overheard?
00:57:25Ariel, can I talk dirty to my wife?
00:57:29Stop being slick.
00:57:30I, um...
00:57:32I made you a coat.
00:57:34For the rally tomorrow.
00:57:35Hope you like it.
00:57:36Wait, a trench coat? Isn't that too flashy?
00:57:38No, the suit cliché thing is so over. People crave more personality these days.
00:57:43I'll do whatever you say, ma'am.
00:57:45Okay, well, I will bring you the coat.
00:57:48I'll see you.
00:57:50And, uh...
00:57:52I miss you.
00:57:54Okay, well, that's enough out of you.
00:57:56Bye.
00:57:58Fine, I miss you, too.
00:58:23Sir, what can I get you to ride for you?
00:58:28Oh, my God.
00:58:31This is Ariel's coat. Where is she?
00:58:33No word yet. She's not answering calls.
00:58:35Well, you need to check her studio right now, okay?
00:58:38I'm going to, Congressman.
00:58:39Your supporters are waiting for you. You need to get on stage now.
00:58:42No, they can wait. I'm going to go check on Ariel right now, okay?
00:58:47What are you doing?
00:58:48Look, time is gold.
00:58:50You don't want to let your sponsors down, do you?
00:58:52Tom, you're going to go check on her right now.
00:58:54Tell me if anything changes.
00:58:58Thanks for having me, everybody.
00:58:59Thank you, thank you, thank you.
00:59:01I think, as dark as it is, we're going to have a great night, everybody.
00:59:09Oh, my God.
00:59:11There's water everywhere.
00:59:12There's water everywhere.
00:59:13Oh, my God.
00:59:14Help!
00:59:16Help!
00:59:17Somebody help me!
00:59:19Help!
00:59:20Help!
00:59:21Somebody help me!
00:59:23Help, please!
00:59:28Johnny?
00:59:29I don't...
00:59:32Johnny?
00:59:34Johnny, wake up. It's not funny.
00:59:36Johnny, wake up.
00:59:37Oh, my God.
00:59:38Johnny, look at you.
00:59:39It's all your fault.
00:59:40What did you do to Johnny?
00:59:42You're nothing but a curse.
00:59:44Oh, my God. Is he breathing?
00:59:45Johnny, Johnny.
00:59:46It's my fault.
00:59:47Can you hear me?
00:59:48It's all your fault.
00:59:49Oh, my God.
00:59:50Oh, my God.
00:59:51Johnny.
00:59:52Johnny.
00:59:53I need you.
00:59:54Help!
00:59:55Help!
01:00:07Turn it on.
01:00:14What do you want with me?
01:00:20You'll find out soon enough.
01:00:22Thanks for having me, everybody.
01:00:23Thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:00:29Oh, how sweet.
01:00:32Do you think the Congressman knows his life is just a breath away from death?
01:00:38Want to get more treasure?
01:00:41Call him.
01:00:42No.
01:00:46Oh, you want me to do it?
01:00:47Fine.
01:00:50Do it.
01:00:52No, Marcus, don't answer.
01:00:56My goal is to increase economic growth by 20 percent,
01:00:59all while tackling homelessness and reducing crime.
01:01:05Sir.
01:01:14Marcus, I'm so sorry.
01:01:15I love you. I like you.
01:01:16No, Ariel. Ariel, where are you?
01:01:18I lied to you about the phone calls.
01:01:20I thought I could protect you.
01:01:23And now I think that maybe if I'd just been honest with you all along,
01:01:25none of this would have ever happened.
01:01:27Ariel, please stay on the phone, okay?
01:01:28Just tell me where you...
01:01:29This is Rivertown Park.
01:01:30Come alone.
01:01:31No cops.
01:01:32Or she dies.
01:01:37I gotta go.
01:01:38Congressman, you're such a sly bitch.
01:01:39Goodbye.
01:01:40You can't just leave me out here.
01:01:49Oh, that's so sweet.
01:01:51He's actually abandoning his campaign to save you.
01:01:56No, you can have all my money.
01:01:57Just don't make Marcus come here.
01:01:59Shut up.
01:02:03This isn't about money.
01:02:04This is about me and Marcus.
01:02:06You're just the paper.
01:02:09Wait a minute.
01:02:10Your voice.
01:02:12I know your voice.
01:02:13You haven't figured it out by now?
01:02:15It doesn't matter.
01:02:17You'll be dead soon anyway.
01:02:25Ariel!
01:02:37Ariel!
01:02:46Ariel!
01:02:50Ariel, come in!
01:02:55Please.
01:02:57Ariel!
01:03:04Please pick up.
01:03:05Please pick up.
01:03:06Please pick up.
01:03:08Oh, my God.
01:03:16Ariel!
01:03:31Ariel!
01:03:33Ariel!
01:03:34Oh, my God.
01:03:36Ariel!
01:03:37Ariel!
01:03:38Ariel!
01:03:39It's okay.
01:03:40It's okay.
01:03:41Ariel, I'm gonna get you home.
01:03:42Let's go.
01:03:46Marcus, behind you!
01:03:58It's you?
01:04:01It's you?
01:04:10It's you?
01:04:13It's you?
01:04:15It's you?
01:04:20But we were friends.
01:04:22You approached me.
01:04:25After years of digging and searching,
01:04:27I uncovered the real secrets about your perfect marriage.
01:04:31Yeah, I kidnapped you once you got away.
01:04:34You stole my phone, too, so I had to get closer.
01:04:37I joined your campaign team.
01:04:39Marcus, do you ever wonder why you couldn't track the threatening calls you were getting?
01:04:43That's because your culprit was right there on your I.T. team.
01:04:48How blind can you be?
01:04:50Marcus, do you ever wonder why you couldn't track the threatening calls you were getting?
01:04:56That's because your culprit was right there on your I.T. team.
01:05:00How blind can you be?
01:05:02This is all because you tried to sabotage my campaign?
01:05:05It's not even worth it!
01:05:06Look at my face!
01:05:08Do you even recognize me?
01:05:10Do you know who I am?
01:05:13Of course you don't.
01:05:15Let me remind you.
01:05:17Fifteen years ago,
01:05:19the orphanage, your best...
01:05:21friend.
01:05:28No.
01:05:31No, no, it can't be.
01:05:33Yeah.
01:05:35Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:05:40Yeah, Marcus, it is me.
01:05:41Hey, where's my money?
01:05:43I don't have it.
01:05:45I don't have anything.
01:05:47Hey, leave him alone!
01:05:49Leave him alone!
01:05:52You okay?
01:05:54What happened?
01:05:56You're digging and searching.
01:05:58I uncovered the real secrets about your perfect marriage.
01:06:01Yeah, I kidnapped you once you got away.
01:06:04You stole my phone too, so I had to get closer.
01:06:07I joined your campaign team.
01:06:08Marcus, do you ever wonder why you couldn't...
01:06:11What happened to you?
01:06:13You've changed.
01:06:15You recognize me now?
01:06:17Noble congressman?
01:06:19Or should I say you're an orphan nobody wanted?
01:06:21You keep that a secret from your voters too?
01:06:23John, why do you hate me?
01:06:25We were friends.
01:06:27Why do you hate me?
01:06:29Why are you targeting Ariel?
01:06:31Friends?
01:06:33You stole everything from me, Marcus.
01:06:35That stage you parade around on.
01:06:36Power and respect belong to me, not to you.
01:06:41And at first I'd let it go.
01:06:43I wanted to let it go.
01:06:45But every time I turned on the TV,
01:06:47I saw you parading around this perfect life,
01:06:49and it wasn't fair.
01:06:51The flicks chose Marcus.
01:06:53Shut up!
01:06:55The flicks chose me.
01:06:57But on adoption day, yeah, you remember,
01:06:59I got sick from the cake you gave me.
01:07:01I was at the hospital with food poisoning,
01:07:03so they took you instead.
01:07:04John, I went back to the orphanage.
01:07:06I spoke to the dean,
01:07:08and he said that you were adopted by a loving family,
01:07:10that you were happy.
01:07:12Happy?
01:07:14I was adopted into a nightmare.
01:07:16A couple that divorced and left me out to rot.
01:07:19What about that is happy?
01:07:23John, I'm sorry for what you went through,
01:07:25but revenge is not the way.
01:07:27We've got to figure this out together.
01:07:29Figure it out?
01:07:31What are we going to figure out, Marcus?
01:07:32Suffering, watching you live my life.
01:07:34We are never figuring it out.
01:07:41Leland!
01:07:43John, I'm not going to let you fall any further.
01:07:46Come on.
01:07:48John.
01:07:50John.
01:07:52John, we don't have to hate each other.
01:07:54Okay, just let it go.
01:07:56I will go to the police.
01:07:58I will explain everything.
01:08:00You don't have to worry about it.
01:08:02I don't need to consume you.
01:08:07You were always a saint, Marcus.
01:08:09Marcus, look out!
01:08:14Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God!
01:08:16Are you okay?
01:08:18Perfect.
01:08:20You get to die in front of the one you love the most.
01:08:24My revenge is complete.
01:08:26Daniel, don't! You don't need to...
01:08:33It's okay.
01:08:35You're okay. Just apply pressure.
01:08:37It's going to be okay. I'm fine.
01:08:39I'm fine.
01:08:41Daniel, you don't need to...
01:08:46It's okay.
01:08:48You're okay. Just apply pressure.
01:08:50It's going to be okay. I'm fine.
01:08:52Don't apply pressure.
01:08:54I need you to stay with me.
01:08:57I love you and I need you to hang in there, okay?
01:08:59Don't say that right now.
01:09:00Please, just hold that for later.
01:09:02We're going to save that later, okay?
01:09:04We're going to get out of here. Do you trust me?
01:09:06I trust you.
01:09:08Ben, hold on.
01:09:10Come to the lake.
01:09:12Now. Marcus, look. He's dying.
01:09:21Ariel?
01:09:24Claire?
01:09:27Why are you here?
01:09:29I've been looking abroad.
01:09:31Marcus and I have been talking,
01:09:33keeping in touch over the last couple of years,
01:09:35and his assistant told me that he was hospitalized.
01:09:38I'm so sorry.
01:09:40I didn't realize you and Marcus still talked.
01:09:42I thought, um...
01:09:44You don't know that...
01:09:46why he married you instead of me?
01:09:55Claire.
01:09:56If you're trying to convince me to stay, don't bother.
01:09:59Claire, I admire your courage to lead the life you want.
01:10:02I don't want to be a pawn
01:10:04for the family's games anymore.
01:10:06I want to be free.
01:10:08I know.
01:10:10I'm not going to hold you back anymore.
01:10:12But you've got to do one thing for me.
01:10:14Can you please tell your parents?
01:10:16Can you please tell them to let Ariel marry me?
01:10:20Marcus chose me?
01:10:22Marcus chose me?
01:10:23Marcus chose me?
01:10:25He knew that Simone would marry you off for money if he couldn't.
01:10:28He married you to protect you.
01:10:31And if he acted indifferent,
01:10:33it's only because he didn't want you to get too attached.
01:10:36Well, I didn't need to say that.
01:10:38You know, Marcus...
01:10:40he can't admit his feelings very easily.
01:10:43But his love, it's...
01:10:46it's deeper than anyone's.
01:10:50So...
01:10:53he doesn't know that I've been in love with him
01:10:55since we were children?
01:10:57It's always been you, Ariel.
01:11:00Ever since we were children,
01:11:02it's only ever been you.
01:11:04He's always loved you.
01:11:13Marcus, you really are
01:11:15the dumbest asshole in the world.
01:11:17You know that, right?
01:11:19Why didn't you tell me you married me to protect me?
01:11:22Why were you so cold?
01:11:24Why did you...
01:11:28Why did you pretend you hated me?
01:11:31Because none of it worked.
01:11:34I still love you.
01:11:38Of course I still love you.
01:11:40I need you.
01:11:42You can't leave me, okay?
01:11:48Take this ring.
01:11:51Take it.
01:11:54And put it on my finger again. I just...
01:11:59I need to...
01:12:01hear you say that you love me.
01:12:04Please, Marcus.
01:12:16Marcus.
01:12:19You're awake.
01:12:21Wow.
01:12:30This...
01:12:32This ring wasn't left behind
01:12:34by your sister.
01:12:36It was made custom for you.
01:12:39It's unique, just like you.
01:12:43It just wasn't the right time to give it to you before
01:12:46because you were mad and...
01:12:48and I'm sorry.
01:12:51Marcus.
01:12:53Are you always this overdramatic?
01:12:55Yes.
01:12:57And it's because I think you're the only one who can handle me.
01:13:09This...
01:13:11Ariel Rochester.
01:13:14Will you still...
01:13:18Will you still marry me?
01:13:21Yes.
01:13:23I will.
01:13:36Come here.
01:13:48Stop it! Stop!
01:13:49I'm not kidding.
01:13:51Don't be so naughty, Governor.
01:13:54How can I be naughty?
01:14:10I want to take a moment to thank my parents
01:14:13and my campaign team
01:14:15and all my friends out there
01:14:16who've carried me through every challenge.
01:14:19But above all,
01:14:21I want to thank my wife.
01:14:25Ariel Rochester.
01:14:27With strength, courage, and love,
01:14:30I wouldn't be alive without today.
01:14:34This woman is not only my wife,
01:14:37she is the dream
01:14:39that carried me through my childhood
01:14:41and she's the light that pierces my darkest days.
01:14:43Ariel,
01:14:45I love you.
01:14:47Can you hear that?
01:14:49Yes, I can.
01:14:51I'll include.