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