Monarch (2022) s01e07 Episode Script

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Previously on Monarch
- I love you.
- I love you more.
Just because he's gone
back to London for a while,
- it doesn't mean that he
- We know exactly what it means, Mom.
We're in this family, too, and
some things you just can't hide.
And the winner is
Nicky Roman for "God Knows."
I can't focus
on what I've won, I can only
think about what I've lost.
- You and Gigi will work it out.
- Then there's us.
Some things are worth waiting for.
That's the woman you
had an affair with, right?
- Yeah.
- Rosa died in that fire,
but she gave birth to a little girl.
- Mine?
- According to her birth certificate
Yes, sir.
I promise, Mama,
I won't let them forget you.
You should go see Nicky
to make things right.
I half agree with you.
I'm gonna go over there and
tear that bitch a new one.
Maybe it's time I had
a word with Nicky Roman.
Set that woman straight
once and for all.
Clive, what're you doing here?
I was just doing a bit
of thinking about us.
You're drunk.
That's when I do my best thinking.
Do you mind if I, uh?
You're supposed to be on
a plane tonight, Clive.
Well, I was, but then I
thought, you know, why leave?
This is where my home is.
- My family and my wife.
- Mm-hmm.
Well, you broke those
things a long time ago,
including me.
Nicky,
you are the love of my life.
Yes, until you started
sleeping with your co-stars.
Ah, mistakes, all of them.
Come on, come on, Nicky.
Please, come on, don't do this.
Do what? Tell my wife
how much I love her?
I'm sorry, I really am.
Wow. How sorry are you?
Excuse me?
Hmm?
No. Clive, I really don't
think this is a good idea.
Maybe I don't care what you think.
I mean, you and your family,
you think the rest of the
world are like chess pieces,
to be moved around as
you see fit. Expendable.
- Don't you? Hmm?
- Clive!
Well, guess what, Nicky? Hmm? I'm not.
What if you're expendable, eh? Hey?
Do you think the world
would even miss you, hmm?
- Would they even notice? Huh?
- Please
Would they even care?
Answer me!
Oh, my God, Gigi.
- Hey, kiddo.
- Daddy.
Something really terrible has happened.
I don't know what to do.
Don't move. I'll be right there.
No cops?
Last thing this family
needs is more scandal.
- He tried to kill Nicky.
- I know,
but you bring cops and lawyers in,
and the truth can get
awful complicated.
Now, go clean yourselves up,
get ahold of your brother.
I'll take care of this.
Oh, hell nah.
"Texas Truth-teller."
I've always wondered why
they called you that, Albie.
'Cause as far as I can tell,
all the Romans do is lie.
And now, you're hiding.
I always knew that
you were a liar, Albie.
I just never thought you were a coward!
A Roman never forgets a friend.
Or an enemy.
Sometimes I don't know ♪
Where this dirty road ♪
Is taking me ♪
Sometimes I don't even
know the reason why ♪
But I guess I'll keep gambling ♪
Lots of booze and lots of ♪
Rambling ♪
Rest in peace.
It's easier than just waiting around ♪
To die ♪
Can I ask your father a few questions?
Ah, one time, friends, I had a ma ♪
Even had a pa ♪
He beat her with a belt
once 'cause she cried ♪
I'm saying we better get
to that body before they do.
I tried to kill the pain ♪
Bought some wine
and hopped a train ♪
Oh, hell.
Seemed easier ♪
Than just waiting around to die. ♪
Clive was the blackmailer, wasn't he?
Sure sounded like it.
He could recite our
sins, chapter and verse.
It's not over, is it?
Listen, we've done what we can.
Took care of the evidence.
Staged Clive's disappearance.
Stashed his car.
What about the body?
Trust me, I ain't forgetting,
but there's nothing
to do right now, so
go inside, hug your babies.
Try to get some sleep.
The rest is tomorrow's problem.
I saw it all.
I don't care what you think.
I saw Dad attack you.
Answer me!
I saw how Aunt Gigi stopped him.
Daddy?
We're in here, Nick.
Where's the boy?
He's okay. He just wanted to be alone.
He's such a good boy.
Barely 18. How could I let him
get involved in any of this?
We're family, and we
take care of one another.
He understands that.
We are family, and
tonight, we went through
something that no family
should ever have to. We've
done what needs to be done,
and we've taken care of what needs
to be taken care of.
We have to stay close on this one.
All of us.
Sorry, I was just clearing
- my head.
- Hey, Geeg.
We're putting in.
Your mama always said that the truth
is what you say it is.
So, like Nicky said,
we got to stick together.
Stick to our truth.
As long as we stay together,
we can move on.
Well, together ♪
We're gonna wait around to die ♪
Yeah, together we're
gonna wait around ♪
And die. ♪
So, you reported Clive missing
- about a month ago, right?
- Mm-hmm.
It was after the CML Awards.
Uncle Tripp, if it's,
uh, if it's bad news,
you can just tell us.
Not bad news, it's-it's no news.
You know, usually, when
folks go missing, we get hits
pretty quick from the Rangers,
or ICE if they cross the border, but
Nicky, is there anything you haven't
told us?
Anything that could help us find him?
You already know that,
after I ended the marriage with Clive,
he didn't take it very well.
There, um
there was another woman he
was seeing in California.
She wasn't the first
or the only.
I'm-I'm sorry, Nick.
That's-that's the truth.
Nicky, I know you're worried,
but Clive's got a bit of a bird dog
in him, so dollars to donuts,
he's shacked up somewhere.
Exactly what I said.
Okay, so
y'all hear anything,
call me, 24/7. Meanwhile,
we're on it.
But in my experience,
sometimes husbands
don't want to be found.
Yeah. Thanks.
I hate lying like that.
Oh, you played it perfect,
Nick. It was concern,
not panic. Ugh
Those tears.
Those tears were real because
I'm scared. Aren't you?
All I know is right now,
the only thing we can control
is what's right in front of us.
As a Roman, that means one thing.
This family needs to get back to normal.
Normal? After what we did?
What I did?
Hang on now, Georgina,
your brother's right.
That is a phrase I was
certain I'd never hear.
Like it or not, our lives are public.
Which is why we're going back to work.
Starting with Gigi's photo
shoot for Beaucoups
magazine this weekend. You're welcome.
And the rest of us
We're getting in the liquor game.
Starting with the Truthteller launch
at the 'Wheel this Thursday night.
'Cause nothing says,
"I put that murder behind me"
like finger food and free booze.
It's all arranged.
Press, influencers.
We've even got Wade
Stellings who's gonna perform.
Well, that won't be awkward.
As long as Nicky performs with him.
I've told you, I haven't made
my mind up about singing yet.
I think Gigi's right.
I don't think this is
the time to do a launch.
If we want it to look like
we got nothing to hide, it is.
Truthteller.
American whiskey. Named
after Albie Roman himself.
How did you get that nickname, Daddy?
Came from your mama,
long time ago.
Story for another day.
Catch up with y'all later.
- See you, Daddy.
- Bye, Daddy.
Mr. Roman?
This is hotel management.
We've had some complaints
about the noise.
Is that any better?
Call the police.
Nobody's calling anybody.
Mrs. Roman.
Hello. I am so sorry.
You know, my husband
had a very bad reaction
to a prescription pill,
and I-I we'll of course pay
for all the damages, and my family
really appreciates your understanding,
and, of course, your discretion.
And I'll take it from here.
Thank you.
Dottie Cantrell Roman.
Queen of Country. To what do I
Houston,
Tacoma, Tuscaloosa.
Must you humiliate yourself in
every corner of this country?
I get lonely on the road.
Bull. You're scared.
Scared? Of what?
The truth.
You used to play arenas,
now you're playing clubs.
You haven't written a new song in years,
and I am so sick of flying
in from God knows where
to clean up all your mess
because you're feeling
sorry for yourself.
I can handle myself just fine.
Well, do it then,
because this Queen is done.
Goodbye, Albie.
Oh, my goodness, you
really shouldn't have gone
to all this trouble, Earl.
Please, I made this
for your mama every time
she fired the cook. Eat up.
Then we'll try on some new looks
for the bourbon launch.
Nothing gets the creative juices flowing
like handsome men and hard liquor,
or vice versa.
Wait a second, you're really
performing at that thing?
No, Tatum. Earl is jumping the gun.
I haven't made my mind up yet.
More taters, anybody?
Straight from the Kenny Rogers cookbook.
I'll have some more.
Sure, go ahead.
Act like everything is normal
when I haven't heard
from Dad in a month.
Maybe I should
power down the curling iron.
Right, Tatum, I'm I'm sorry, honey.
Look, I know this is a very hard time.
This family acts like it's
all about authenticity.
But what's going on here
is not normal, no matter
what you guys say.
What about you?
- How you doing?
- I'm okay, Mom.
Really.
But it's gonna be okay.
All right? We're gonna be strong.
We're gonna get through this
'cause we're Romans.
Wow. What's all this for?
All this is for you.
And this is just the beginning.
One sec, hon. Quick hair touch-up.
How do you feel? You look incredible.
Actually, it's kind of fun.
Can't believe I'm gonna be
on the cover of Beaucoups magazine.
Me and Nicky used to steal
Mama's copies all the time.
- Look at me now.
- Yes!
You should feel so proud of yourself.
Honestly?
I do.
- I'm just Uh, my lipstick.
- Oh.
- Just need to keep Yeah. Yeah.
- Oh, right.
Mr. Roman.
Albie.
Uh, Catt and
you'd be Ana, is that right?
We just had a meeting with your son.
He doesn't think Ana is ready
for a solo album yet.
Well, you hang in there.
And remember, never trust the suits.
Okay.
Nice to see you, Mr. Roman.
Excuse me.
That locket you're wearing,
where'd that come from?
It was my grandmother's.
I never got to meet her, but
she left it to my mom,
and my mom left it to me.
It's nice to have
an heirloom to pass on
to my daughter.
No matter how far she goes,
she will always remember
where she came from.
Take care, Mr. Roman.
What is so important
that you called me all the way in here?
If this is about Wade and the
the bourbon launch, I'm
still on the fence about that.
Well, then you'd better get
your butt off that barbed wire
because Mackenzie Gates
from Open Horizon is coming
tomorrow, and if you
knock it out of the park,
she's gonna put you in every
major arena in North America.
Why would you do this now?
Why would I engineer you a national tour
and catapult your
career to the next level?
After what we've done?
And where Tatum's head's at? No.
My head's not in the right place.
- I'm not doing it.
- Let me ask you a question.
Do you think that anybody out there
gives a damn about your truth?
This is a golden opportunity
for you and this company.
So, you are gonna summon
up your best Dottie Roman,
and you're gonna get on that stage,
and you're do what she did, pretend.
Just like Gigi's doing right now.
Show must go on, Nick.
Thank you.
- Hey.
- Hey.
What brings you here?
I needed to grab some audio files
for the demos your dad
and I are working on.
- Mm-hmm.
- He said the guitars sounded,
uh thin.
Yeah,
- I bet he didn't use that word.
- No, he did not.
You know, I was wondering why
I haven't heard from you. I texted you
a couple of times after the CMLs.
Um, yeah, I'm sorry. Um,
I've just had a lot going on.
I get it, really. No hard feelings.
Nicky, the-the award
you got was just the beginning.
People are finally starting to
see you for who you really are,
not just your mother's daughter.
Thank you.
Anyway, I'd better get going.
Good seeing you.
Mr. Roman? Your son just
sent this over for you.
Oh, thank you, Cal. Just
set it down right here.
Appreciate it.
You sure you're up for a
sold-out stadium tonight?
I'm good. I just lost 250 pounds
of reckless, drunken cowboy,
and I feel better than I ever have.
Before you say anything,
this time, it is for good.
Of course it is, gorgeous.
Of course it is.
What the hell are you doing here?
I came here to serenade you
in front of your fans.
Just like in Jacksonville in '82.
And Macon in '84.
You know, I was younger
then and more forgiving.
- Get out.
- Baby
Oh, don't you "baby" me. I told you
the last time, it was the last
time, and I mean what I say,
and I'm over these stunts of yours.
Using my fans to convince me
- to take you back.
- You'll feel different
when you hear me sing,
and when you see how much
that crowd believes in us,
you will again, too.
No, Albie.
Okay, babe, if you don't
want me going out there,
you're gonna have to stop me.
That can be arranged.
Yeah.
Don't you scream. We both
know you had it coming.
You shot me in the leg.
Yeah, I guess I missed
my mark by a few inches.
My shot always did veer to the left.
Excuse me.
Try not to die before I finish my set.
Hello.
I was surprised to hear from you.
I'm not so sure I believe that.
You know who I am.
That necklace your daughter was wearing.
I gave one just like it to someone,
long time ago.
Someone I knew very well.
You're lucky.
I never knew her at all.
But she was your mother, right?
Which makes you my daughter.
Your girl, Ana, does she
know anything about this?
No.
And I'd like it to stay that way.
So
what do you want from us?
I just want Ana to have the chance
to show the world how talented she is.
That she's got the same God-given gift
her grandfather has.
And that's all?
You're wondering if I
want something for myself.
I was raised with nothing.
Nothing.
And I'm good with that.
But if you want to put
your guilt to good use
Just remember your granddaughter.
Yes.
The mock-ups from the
photo shoot are here.
Wow, that was fast.
Kind of promised the
photographer another gig
if he slipped it to us
early. Don't say anything.
Girl, you are mega-snatched.
Oh, my Lord, this is
a game changer, baby.
You don't like them?
For 20 years, I've
battled to live my truth.
I fought my teachers, pastors,
my own mother, for God's sakes.
But
these are beautiful.
Those pictures are a lie, Kayla.
That doesn't look anything like me.
I don't want any part of that.
Do you know how hard it was
to get you this cover shoot?
Well, I don't care.
That big-haired, painted-up,
airbrushed woman there
that ain't me.
Oh, hey.
Glad y'all could make it.
Thank you for calling us.
- Yeah.
- Thanks for asking me, Mr. Roman.
Well, it's my pleasure.
All right, let's go to work.
All right, don't be nervous.
Music's in your blood. I can tell.
Half of my high school got too drunk ♪
Half of my high school fell in love ♪
With the girl next door ♪
In their daddy's Ford ♪
Half of my Main Street's miniskirts ♪
Half of my Main Street's
dressed for church ♪
It could use some rain ♪
And a fresh coat of paint ♪
Half of my hometown's
still hanging around ♪
Still talking about
that one touchdown ♪
They're still wearing red and black ♪
Go Bobcats ♪
While the other half of my hometown ♪
They all got out ♪
Some went north, some went south ♪
Still looking for a feeling ♪
Half of us ain't found ♪
So stay or leave ♪
Part of me ♪
Will always be ♪
Half of my hometown ♪
Back roads raise us ♪
Highways, they take us ♪
Memories make us ♪
Want to go back ♪
To our hometown ♪
Settle down ♪
Talk about that one touchdown ♪
Raise some kids ♪
In red and black, go Bobcats ♪
While the other half ♪
Of our hometown ♪
Was in the crowd ♪
They knew the words,
they sang them loud ♪
And all I want to do ♪
Is make them proud ♪
'Cause half of me will always be ♪
From Knoxville, Tennessee ♪
My hometown ♪
My hometown ♪
My hometown. ♪
Look at these cheekbones.
Just like your mama's.
I swear, that woman was born
with collagen in her veins.
And a bourbon in her hand.
Don't you look pretty.
Thank you.
Well.
I'll leave you two girls to chat.
Hmm.
So, how would you feel about
filling in for me tonight?
Tatum's so upset, and it all
just feels like such a lie.
Well, that's because it is.
But what-what other option do you have?
Open Horizon's coming to see you.
And say what you will about
Mama, but she didn't miss
a show in 40 years,
whether she was hurting,
grieving or in labor.
That's what Luke said.
And besides, this whole
industry is built on lies.
You remember that photo shoot I
did for Beaucoups magazine?
- Mm-hmm.
- They airbrushed me so hard
my waist was about as
big around as your neck.
- How dare they.
- I know.
I was excited to do the shoot
'cause I wanted to
show the world who I am,
not buy into that
unattainable beauty crap
they've been selling my whole life.
Well, screw Beaucoups magazine.
Show the world who you
are. Show them your truth.
Yeah.
Hi, y'all. Um, I wanted
to clear something up.
You may see some pictures of
me where I look like I weigh
about a buck ten with no pores
and have a mane like a lion.
But that girl, bless her
little airbrushed heart,
she is not me or anybody real.
So, thank God.
This is me.
I'm gonna show you what
my day is really like.
So, this is what I look
like when I wake up.
Uh, bed head, bad breath.
Lovely.
Then I change dirty diapers.
Luckily, you can't smell that.
Later on, I'll have some lunch.
Not that you can tell
from those pictures,
but the real Gigi actually eats.
Usually, whatever my
daughter doesn't finish.
So today it is cold grilled cheese.
Yummy.
Mmm.
Then I go to work, because
some people have to do that.
After which I'll go
home and wash that pan
I made the grilled cheese in.
Because real people do the dishes.
So listen up, if you happen
to see that picture of me
with the fake wind blowing my fake hair
as I bat my fake eyelashes,
just know that's not me
or any other real woman.
You don't need to look like
a Barbie doll to be beautiful,
and anybody who says you do
is the one with the problem, not you.
So screw you, Beaucoups magazine.
Hey, y'all, how you doing?
Now, on behalf of the Roman family
and the entire Monarch team,
I want to thank y'all for coming out
and helping us launch
Truthteller Bourbon.
So I want all of you to raise a glass,
and get ready,
'cause to help us celebrate
is my sister Nicky Roman,
and right from the top of the charts,
Wade Stellings.
Nicky Roman.
- Are you ready?
- Let's go.
Well, I love a rainy night ♪
I love a rainy night,
I love to hear the thunder ♪
Watch the lightning
when it lights up the skies ♪
Mm-hmm ♪
You know it makes me feel good ♪
Sure does ♪
Well, I love a rainy night ♪
It's such a beautiful sight ♪
I love to feel the rain ♪
On my face, taste
the rain on my lips ♪
In the moonlight shadow ♪
It puts a song in this ♪
Heart of mine ♪
It puts a smile on
my face every time ♪
'Cause I love a rainy night ♪
Yeah, I love a rainy night ♪
Well, I love a rainy night ♪
Well, I love a rainy night ♪
Ooh, ooh ♪
Take it away, y'all ♪
Come on.
Showers wash all of my cares away ♪
I wake up to a sunny day ♪
'Cause I love a rainy night ♪
You see it in my eyes ♪
I love a rainy night ♪
Oh, it makes me high ♪
I love a rainy night ♪
And you know I do, yeah ♪
Yeah, I love a rainy night ♪
Ooh, ooh, I love a rainy night ♪
You see it in my eyes ♪
- I love a rainy night ♪
- Well, it makes me high ♪
- Well, I love a rainy night ♪
- And I love you, too ♪
Yeah, I love a rainy night ♪
- Ooh ♪
- Yeah ♪
Well, I love a rainy night ♪
Yeah, yeah, yeah. ♪
Try some.
Well, I know you weren't thrilled
to be singing tonight, but you
got to admit, we make
some pretty beautiful music
- together.
- Yeah, onstage.
Onstage and offstage, and in
elevators and hotel suites.
Can I buy you a drink?
I think you'll find they're free.
Of course.
Excuse me.
Hey.
The show must go on. Is that it?
Yeah, sometimes I have
obligations that go
beyond what's happening right now.
You mean, beyond Dad?
Please don't be angry.
I'm done being angry.
It doesn't change anything.
- Oh, no.
- What?
We lost the cover.
"In light of recent developments"
meaning they saw your post and
realize how shallow they are,
"we've decided to go in a
different creative direction."
- I'm sorry, Geeg.
- Hey.
If they didn't want the
real me, it's their loss.
I know who I am.
And I'm done pretending
to be anybody else.
Cheers to that.
Hey. Thank you.
We just secured worldwide distribution.
In no small part thanks to you
blowing the roof off the place.
I mean it, Nick. You killed it tonight.
I'm sensing a "but."
- Mackenzie Gates didn't show.
- Okay, so all that pretending,
as you put, um, that was for nothing.
No, it wasn't for nothing.
Oh, yeah, 'cause I'm forgetting about
the silver lining that
now my daughter hates me.
We just have to show Open Horizon
what every other person
here saw tonight, okay?
That you deserve a tour.
I'm gonna get you one.
I promise.
Hey.
How you doing, kiddo?
I don't know how everyone
is just celebrating
like nothing's going on.
What if my dad needs help?
The police are doing
everything they can.
Now, can I be honest with you?
I think you're old enough
to hear this straight.
I think your dad needed a
break, and he just took one.
Sorry, but he wouldn't do that.
And I'm sick of every
time that I bring it up,
everyone seems like there's something
that they just, they can't tell me.
Excuse me.
Hey, little bee.
What was that about?
That was about Nicky's little girl
really missing her daddy.
Yeah, well, we all do.
- I hope we hear from him soon.
- Mm-hmm.
Albie, if there was
something I needed to know,
you'd tell me, right?
You'd be my first call.
All right.
How's the leg?
Well, it's got a hole in it.
Of course, it's nothing
compared to the one in my heart.
Aww. And they call me the drama queen.
You look beautiful.
Save the sweet talk.
Are you here to take me back?
I'm gonna take you
back, on one condition:
you're through with this outlaw crap.
It was cute when we
were 20, but I'm over it.
What does that even mean?
It means no more trashing hotel rooms,
it means no more getting into fights.
I am not gonna be a prison widow again.
And you know, your music's
got to grow up, too.
I mean, you got to stop writing
these songs about getting drunk
and start writing some
deep, meaningful crap.
I know you have it in you.
That's what the love
of a good woman will do.
I don't understand, Dot.
We are gonna rebrand you, big guy.
You are now the Texas Truth-teller, huh?
That's got a nice ring to it.
Yeah, that ring is
total malarkey, darling.
Okay.
Deal.
Deal.
But what am I gonna tell
the press about the leg?
Uh, simple, we're gonna
tell them the truth.
That you got into a fight with
some drunks outside of my gig,
you fought them off, but
then, one of them had a gun
and he shot you.
You are one piece of work.
Thank you.
I thought I lost you for good this time.
No. You're my Texas Truth-teller.
Nothing's gonna tear us apart.
"I knew she had
"the voice of an angel,
but she has the heart of one, too."
What on earth?
Oh, it's just one of thousands
of comments posted under your video.
And #ScrewBeaucoupsMagazine is trending.
- You're kidding.
- No. You're an inspiration.
Look, this little girl posted
a pic wearing your outfit.
"Gigi Roman is as beautiful
as any supermodel."
Oh, bless her little heart.
They love you for being you.
Just like I do.
All I did is tell the truth.
That's all I ever wanted to do.
You wanted to see me, Daddy?
Close the door.
So they had this whole
party to celebrate
the Texas Truth-teller.
That's you, Daddy.
No, it's not.
There's been too many
secrets and too many lies
floating around here for too long.
It's time we start clearing them up.
Right.
You know I had an
affair a long time ago.
Mm-hmm.
Well, it turns out, the woman,
Rosa she had a child.
Okay.
Your mama found out about it.
And she locked them in the
barn and she burned it down.
She wouldn't do that.
She did.
But the baby survived.
And that baby is Catt Phoenix.
I don't believe it.
I'm sorry, darling, but it's true.
Country's perfect family.
Lies are the real Roman legacy.
And your mama and I
passed them on to you.
And now I'm gonna pass
them on to my children.
- Mom?
- Hey.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you.
I know you're going through a hard time.
I just want you to know that I'll always
be here for you, okay?
I'll always be here.
You wanted to see me, sir?
Yeah, how we doing with that task force?
The Clive Grayson case?
I'm not doing anything.
I thought you wanted to keep it quiet.
I mean, given the celebrity angle
and the fact that your friends are
My friends deserve to
have the full resources
of this office devoted
to finding that man.
A little girl is missing her father,
and we owe it to them
to get to the truth,
whatever it takes, and whoever it hurts.
- Are we in agreement, Detective?
- Yes, sir.
I'll get right on it.