Original subtitles

Previously on Monarch...

Nicky, is there anything

you haven't told us? Anything

that could help us find him?

Sure, go ahead, act like

everything is normal

when I haven't heard from Dad in a month.

What if my dad needs help?

Luke does not trust you at all.

Guys like him should always be suspicious of guys like me,

especially when they take a liking to their sister.

Ace is the sweetest guy I've ever met.

I don't know what your problem with him is.

I told you I didn't want you around the Romans

outside of work.

You know who I am, don't you?

ALBIE: You know I had an affair

-a long time ago. -Uh-huh.

That baby is Catt Phoenix.

-My daughter. -I don't believe it.

Lies are the real Roman legacy.

TRIPP: 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.

♪ ♪

(cheering, applause)

(Deana Carter's "Strawberry Wine" playing)

♪ He was working through college ♪

♪ On my grandpa's farm ♪

♪ I was thirsting for knowledge ♪

♪ And he had a car ♪

♪ Yeah, I was caught somewhere ♪

♪ Between a woman and a child ♪

♪ One restless summer ♪

♪ We found love growing wild ♪

♪ On the banks of the river ♪

♪ On a well-beaten path ♪

♪ It's funny how those memories, they last ♪

♪ Of strawberry wine ♪

♪ And 17 ♪

♪ The hot July moon ♪

♪ Saw everything ♪

♪ My first taste of love ♪

♪ Oh, bittersweet ♪

♪ Green on the vine ♪

♪ Like strawberry wine ♪

♪ Like strawberry wine. ♪

(cheering, applause)

Can I be honest with you?

That depends if it's

a compliment or insult.

I was surprised that you called.

-I mean, I didn't realize we were... -Friends?

Well, I mean, I am happy to help out an artist that I believe in.

Especially when it's, you know, you.

-(chuckles) That's sweet. -Good.

Because I'm trying like hell to impress you.

Tell me, I mean, what's...

what's the hesitation with us?

I mean, your-- your husband's been gone for...

over two months now.

My kids.

Ace is still suffering from his anxiety.

And Tatum still misses her daddy.

Do you think you can be patient with me?

Well, if we're being honest...

...yeah.

Yeah, I can.

Well, good. 'Cause you never know

what tomorrow's gonna bring.

(indistinct radio chatter)

(door closes)

OFFICER: Expired tags.

Park rangers said it's been here

for two months.

Maybe longer.

♪ ♪

You know that actor that was married to Nicky Roman?

-The one who went missing a while back? -Yeah.

We just found his ride.

♪ ♪

ALBIE: I told you that no daughter

and granddaughter of mine are gonna

be living in a one-star motel.

Well, yeah, if that's really who they are.

I mean, you don't think you're being a little too trusting?

You don't think maybe you're just being a little cynical?

NICKY: Well, maybe.

But I'm only 50% you.

The other half's Dottie Roman.

I'm trying to handle this how she would.

How's that?

By keeping my friends close

and my potential fake sisters even closer.

Least till the DNA comes through.

I just want to know what Catt wants.

-In the meantime... -Yeah, yeah.

Not a word to Luke or Gigi. No argument here.

Speaking of daughters,

how's your little girl doing?

I'm trying to take her mind off her daddy.

There's a debutante competition

this weekend. Hopefully,

that'll distract her.

Her or you?

(chuckles)

All right.

TATUM: Seriously, Mom, the Deb Ball?

Why do you care what Aunt Nellie

and a bunch of Austin snobs think?

I don't, but I care about us, and I was

-looking forward to spending some time together. -Okay, well,

I have more important things on my mind right now.

I know.

-Honey, I know. -(sighs)

Come here.

I know you're upset about Dad.

You know, half the battle

in this world is facing whatever comes our way

with strength and confidence.

It's what the Violet Crown's all about.

-You can do it, you can do it. -All right.

-You can do it, you can do it. -If you'll stop this harassment,

I guess I can try.

That's my girl. Might be fun.

Meet some new friends.

I have plenty of friends.

I mean ones without tails.

(horse neighs)

♪ ♪

GIGI: Well, this really is a surprise, Earl.

Everything all right?

Georgina.

Do I need a reason to pop by and see my favorite Roman?

Nicky lives up the road that way.

-(laughs) You are too funny. -Mm.

That's one of the reasons everybody loves you.

-Oh, do they? -Girl.

You know you are hotter than a jalapeno's armpit.

So I am here to offer my humble services

as your beauty consultant/ spirit guide extraordinaire.

Okay.

Uh, I don't really have any appearances coming up, so

-there's nothing I... -Oh! Oh, au contraire.

Nicky's pool party tomorrow in honor of the Violet Crown.

-I'm not going to that. -All right then.

Just remember, fame is a fleeting, hungry bitch

who'll skip out on the check the moment you stop feeding her.

Hmm?

You're going to that pool party.

Well, help yourself there, Mr. District Attorney.

When I am governor,

I'm gonna issue an executive order compelling you

to show me where you hide the good stuff.

It's good to see you, but I'm guessing you ain't here

for the free whiskey.

Wish I had better news.

We, uh, found your son-in-law's car.

Where?

The dirt overlook in the state park.

Working theory is that Clive... went for a hike

to blow off some steam before a flight.

Drank too much, and got lost in the canyon.

So you think he's...

Dead.

Sorry.

Mm.

There is one more thing.

We found some blood in the car.

Blood?

-Mm-hmm. -What, you think

something happened to Clive? Some...

sort of foul play?

Yeah. I wouldn't go that far.

It was just a drop.

Maybe Clive cut himself shaving.

I don't know. Maybe it's nothing.

Anyway... (taps glass on bar)

That's it.

-Thank you. -Sure.

Hey, Albie?

I don't want you to worry.

DNA always tells a story.

So if that blood is something,

or there's more to all this than we know,

it's gonna tell us.

All right?

I'll see you.

I mean, it is a shame to waste this look

on those Austin housefraus when you should be out

-snaring a new man. -Earl.

Don't "Earl" me.

That two-timing louse left months ago.

This all ain't gonna stay this tight and perky forever.

I am not ready.

Not with Tatum obviously missing her daddy.

Ooh, that man was--

pardon my French-- a turd.

You all deserve better.

Your mama always said the only way to get over

a bad man is to get under a good one.

Mm.

She was so wise.

(laughs)

NELLIE: Ladies, I'd like to welcome you all

to the Violet Crown.

Our voting board will be giving points

for proper etiquette, manners

and polite conversation.

We'll begin today's session with

my favorite time of the season.

Texas dip time.

You got this.

("Fancy Like" by Walker Hayes playing)

♪ Let's go, baby ♪

♪ Ay, my girl is bangin' ♪

♪ She's so low maintenance ♪

♪ Don't need no champagne poppin' entertainment ♪

♪ Take her to Wendy's, can't keep her off me ♪

♪ She wanna dip me like them fries in her Frosty ♪

-She'll get it. -♪ But every now and then ♪

-♪ When I get paid I gotta spoil my baby ♪ -Yep, she will.

♪ With an upgrade, ay, ay, ay... ♪

Okay.

It's time for the girls to practice

the opening waltz with their date.

Girls, we would like to introduce you to Troy

and Thatcher.

Is this, like, a conspiracy?

♪ Bougie like Natty in the Styrofoam ♪

♪ Squeak-squeakin' in the truck bed all the way home ♪

♪ Some Alabama-jamma ♪

-♪ She my Dixieland delight ♪ -Ma'am.

♪ That's how we do, how we do... ♪

I'll take your arm, Thatcher, but it does not mean you own me

in any way.

-Got it? -Of course.

♪ That's how we do, how we do, fancy-like. ♪

ALBIE: You had one job.

Clean the damn car.

Which I did.

And I didn't see any blood.

Well, guess who did? The cops.

-It must be Clive's. -Yeah, well, we need

to be sure, so...

Think back to that night.

Retrace your steps. What'd you do?

LUKE: Packed Clive's bags.

I took the car to the hiking trail.

I stashed the vodka bottle like we decided.

What is it?

(sighs) Nicky.

Nicky, what about Nicky?

When that son-of-a-bitch hit her, he split her lip.

Clive's car was at her house

and she didn't want Tatum to see it when she woke up.

Nicky moved the car first.

All right, listen.

Your sister's got enough on her plate right now,

so let's keep this between us till we know more.

Damn.

♪ No I don't want to be here... ♪

What brings you here in the middle of the day?

I need a favor.

I want you to talk to your niece.

She's acting out again.

Ooh, what is it this time?

Is it weed or boys?

Deb Ball.

Really.

Yep, she wants to pull out and I want you

to talk to her, try and get her to change her mind.

I mean, Lord knows why, but...

-(chuckles) -...she seems to respect

your opinion more than mine.

It's because you are the overbearing mom

and I'm the super-cool aunt.

But the Deb Ball, seriously?

I think it'll be good for her.

I'm surprised you're coming to me.

You remember how awful that thing was for me?

I feel like a trussed-up turkey.

Your date comes from a long line of Cantrell/Roman women

who have won the Violet Crown.

There's Mama and me

and my sister Nellie

and, of course, Gigi's beautiful sister

who was queen just

three years ago, isn't that right, Nicolette?

Now, uh, darling, would you mind just coming on?

Just put your arms around Gigi, just like that.

Now, isn't that cozy?

Back off, jackass!

(laughs)

I saw him a couple years back at the mall.

Bald, goatee, cargo shorts.

(laughs)

Oof.

Will you talk to her?

-Mm-hmm. Sure. -Thank you.

Hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey, where you going?

-What about our drink? -I can't.

I got, I got to go meet someone.

Ooh, mysterious.

Who's the lucky date?

Is it Jamie or Wade?

Neither, unfortunately.

CATT: I'm surprised you called.

So what's the occasion?

-Albie told you. -Mm-hmm.

And I know he doesn't look like it,

but my daddy is a very trusting man.

Some might say gullible.

But that's not you.

No.

So I suppose you got my DNA tested?

Mm-hmm, we're waiting on the results.

You're not the first person to show up

with your hand out claiming to be a long-lost Roman.

Except I haven't asked for a thing.

And I'm very curious about that.

I understand revenge.

I understand greed.

I don't understand a woman who doesn't want something.

It's not for me.

But my daughter...

Come on, my daughter has real talent.

The Romans can provide a life she deserves.

A life I cannot give her on my own.

Then I want to help.

We're having a Deb Ball pre-party,

and Ana can perform there.

It's not the Grand Ole Opry, but...

it won't go unnoticed.

That's very kind.

One question.

-Why? -Well, if you're my half sister,

that makes her family.

I want to do the best by Ana.

And if the DNA test says we are liars?

Then we sue you for emotional distress and fraud.

You go to jail; our catalog spikes.

It's a win-win for the Romans.

Honey, in theory, I could not agree more.

'Cause it's stupid and dated.

-Mm-hmm. -Reductive, degrading.

Generally sucks ass.

Sometimes we do things because it's important

to the people we love, you know?

And nobody loves you more than my sister.

I know.

But just thinking about all those people

staring at me and judging me?

I get it, baby, believe me.

If you feel this strongly about it,

you just need to find a way to make her hear you.

(horse neighs)

You got a bullhorn I could borrow?

(chuckles)

Sometimes is not what we say, it's how we say it.

You just need to be honest

about who you are and say it in a way that she can't ignore.

I think both of us could use that advice.

(chuckles softly) Thanks, Aunt Geeg.

But I know my mom and...

sometimes it's just easier to give her what she wants...

without ever saying a word.

But, Mama, he grabbed my--

If you cannot adjust your attitude,

then I will do it for you.

(exhales)

This whole thing is so not me.

I don't like boys.

I never have.

I like girls.

That's my truth.

Well, now that you've had your say,

I do not need to hear that

ever again.

You are a Roman.

Which means that you keep your truth

to yourself.

You understand me?

Yes, Mama.

♪ ♪

Hi.

Hey.

What's he doing here?

Good to see you, too, Luke.

You said you wanted to meet

about Ace. Jamie's got good instincts.

This is a family matter.

We... we barely know this guy.

We know enough. Spill it.

Ace...

hasn't performed since the funeral.

And we just have to face it,

he is not ready for the pressures

of the big time, Nick, okay?

-There, I said it. -Nothing's more important than his mental health.

You know, I can't imagine it being easy

being the son of Nicky Roman.

Not to mention the grandson of Albie and Dottie.

Those are some big shoes to fill.

Those your, uh, "instincts" talking, hotshot?

I'm saying maybe it shouldn't be all or nothing.

What if Ace had a low-key performance,

say, he sang at the Deb Ball?

NICKY: Well, that's a small event.

Small, and filled with adoring girls

in princess dresses.

You could even film it, so when Ace crushes it...

You release it and show the world what he's about.

And what he can really do.

Luke, what do you think?

Yeah.

I think it'll work.

(quietly): Yeah.

Well, great, that's settled.

Hey, Jamie, you, uh, you wouldn't mind if I just

borrowed my sister for just a moment, would you?

Yep.

What is it?

Do you really think it's a good idea

to be canoodling with strangers right now?

Well, first of all, we're not "canoodling."

Second of all, since when is

my private life any of your business?

Since we both know we have secrets to protect.

Understood.

Um, but Jamie's a good guy.

There's nothing to be suspicious about.

Nicky, we're Romans.

We were raised to be suspicious

when there's nothing to be suspicious about.

("Feels Like a Party" by Locash playing)

(lively chatter)

♪ Feels like a party ♪

♪ Feels like a damn good time to me ♪

♪ A bunch of country girls ♪

♪ And back road boys all here... ♪

Hey. Oh!

Well, don't you look a picture?

Now don't forget to work the room.

And show the board that you're

the perfect hostess.

I'm gonna grab their attention just like you said.

I'm proud of you.

That's the type of behavior

-worthy of the Crown. -NICKY: Right?

("The Weekend" by Brantley Gilbert playing)

♪ Hey, tick-tock, I'm on the clock ♪

♪ And I'm feeling like this job's ♪

♪ Just nine to fiving my life away ♪

♪ It's like I'm back in school ♪

♪ And I'm in the last class and I'm passing time ♪

-♪ Until the bell ring ♪ -Will you excuse me?

♪ Tailgating, it's all up in the moonlight ♪

♪ And by the way, it's payday ♪

♪ ♪

Ana, you need to get ready to sing.

♪ ♪

("Two Step" by Laura Bell Bundy playing)

♪ I'm gonna do my two step, do my, do my two step ♪

♪ Step tonight ♪

♪ I'm doing my two step ♪

♪ Watch where you step ♪

♪ Put you two steps behind ♪

♪ Hard to get but you want me to ride that ♪

♪ I'm gonna do my two step, do my, do my ♪

♪ Do my two step. ♪

I love your bold new look...

Thank you.

Where do you get the confidence to be so revealing,

with your, you know, body?

Are you saying something's wrong with my body?

'Cause I'm wondering where you get the confidence

to be so revealing with your, um...

stupidity?

(chuckles, exhales)

("Let's Give Them Something to Talk About" playing)

♪ People are talkin', talkin' 'bout people ♪

♪ I hear them whisper, you won't believe it ♪

♪ They think we're lovers kept under cover ♪

♪ I just ignore it, but they keep saying ♪

♪ We laugh just a little too loud ♪

♪ We stand just a little too close ♪

♪ We stare ♪

♪ Just a little too long ♪

♪ Maybe they're seeing something we don't, darlin' ♪

♪ Let's give them something to talk about ♪

-♪ Something to talk about ♪ -♪ Let's give them something ♪

-♪ To talk about, baby ♪ -♪ Something to talk about ♪

♪ Let's give them something to talk about ♪

♪ How about love, love ♪

♪ Love, yeah ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Let's give them something to talk about, baby ♪

♪ A little mystery to figure out ♪

♪ Yeah, let's give them something to talk about ♪

♪ How about love, love, love ♪

♪ Love, love. ♪

(cheering, applause)

(cheering, whooping)

How amazing was Ana?

(cheering, applause)

As your host, I want to say

thanks for coming, so I could show you all how

strongly I feel about the ball

and what it stands for.

(gasping, murmuring)

(guests murmuring)

(gasping)

What is wrong with you? How could you embarrass me

-like that? -Embarrass you?

You're not the one bowing in six-inch heels...

to a dude named Thatcher.

You have not wanted anything to do

with this ball since the beginning.

Yeah, because all of this does not make me happy.

Rescuing horses does, taking care of them,

because they don't have anyone else who will.

(indistinct chatter)

NICKY: Geeg, there you are.

Did you, did you tell her to do that?

GIGI: Of course not.

Well, I told her that she should try

to make you understand how she was feeling.

Great, now all of Austin knows how she feels.

Why, why would you do that?

You don't listen to her, Nicky.

It's my fault. I can see why you two are so close.

Are you serious?

I was doing this to help you.

By turning my daughter against me?

How is that helping me?

I was trying to make sure that she wouldn't

spend the rest of her life resenting you.

'Cause I know what it's like to have

a mom who only cares about

looking normal instead of being normal.

Or how you look instead of what you feel.

I thought you would do

a better job with your kids than Mama did.

But I guess I was wrong.

(Gigi sighs)

NICKY: Hey.

I'm sure this is a poorly-timed question,

-but are you all right? -(scoffs)

Can you get me out of here, please?

Isn't this your house?

Rewind.

What I meant to say is "yes."

(door closes)

What did you do?

I...

ordered every dessert on the menu.

Not the response I was going for.

I can't eat that.

I don't eat that.

Why not live a little?

Mmm!

Ooh.

Oh, it's so good.

Come on, try and let go.

-It's not as hard as you think. -I beg to differ.

If I don't hold on tight to everything,

then it all falls apart-- my family,

my kids...

my legacy.

(chuckles)

But who takes care of you?

♪ Clear water ♪

♪ Let it wash all over me ♪

♪ Let it wash all over me ♪

♪ Let it wash all over me. ♪

ALBIE: Thanks for seeing me.

My door's always open, you know that.

So...

(clears throat) ...what's going on?

That blood you found in Clive's car is mine.

What?

Clive was a hound dog, you know that.

The night he went missing, I confronted him

about the way that... he treated Nicky.

Things got physical.

How physical?

Well, I beat the hell out of him.

But, I mean, he was fine.

Wasn't nothing a couple shots of whiskey wouldn't fix.

That drop of blood

now makes you the primary suspect in his disappearance.

That's why you ain't gonna run it.

It's... (laughs) It's material evidence.

It's already in the system. I can't just sit on it.

You can.

And you will.

Let me explain something here.

This case involves multiple law enforcement agencies.

My hands are tied.

I suggest you figure out a way to untie them.

What are you asking here?

You want me to just trash

my career, everything that I've built?

You have everything

you've built because of me.

Let's not forget who owes who here, Tripp.

It has been 40 years.

When is the debt paid?

Paid when I say it's paid.

ANA: This is a pretty spot.

(chuckles)

♪ It's the man that you are ♪

♪ And the woman that I want to be ♪

♪ Take apart all my pieces ♪

♪ Let 'em fall together naturally ♪

We don't have to...

Oh.

I want to.

I definitely want to.

Is this your first time?

♪ Oh... ♪

(both chuckle)

Um, it's okay.

I got you.

(chuckles softly)

♪ I'm on fire now ♪

♪ I'm on fire now ♪

♪ I'm on fire now ♪

♪ I'm on fire now ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Fast hearts and slow towns ♪

Hey, Geeg.

Geeg.

All right. (clears throat)

I'll sit here till you talk to me.

Can I get you something, madam?

A truce.

Look, I know you were just trying to help.

And Tatum agreed to finish the ball, so thank you.

But with everything that's going on, I haven't exactly been

mother of the year.

It's a wonder, with the role model we had.

No matter what you say, Mama would never fly off the handle.

She'd always be in control.

It's easy when you don't have the burden of a conscience.

You're a better mother than she ever was anyway.

Even to me.

You remember what she did

the night I came out to her?

No.

You must've blocked that out.

NICKY: This isn't right.

DOTTIE: You don't get to tell me

what's right, Nicolette.

You can make me do whatever you want, Mama.

I want to be just like you, but Gigi's different.

She's a wonderful person, and I won't let you break her down.

As rough as Mama was on you,

I never once saw you stand up for yourself.

But you always stood up for me.

And as much as I hate that Violet Crown,

it reminds me how lucky I am to have a sister like you

watching over me.

Hey. Hey.

And I always will.

Speaking of which,

that reporter at the pool party...

-She was out of line. -Yes,

but...

fame, it gives you a kind of power

and it's very intoxicating.

You should enjoy it.

But you got to be careful that you don't...

What?

Turn into Mama.

Mm-hmm.

Oh. Yeah.

Wow.

(insects trilling)

(chuckles softly) This is a fairy tale.

(sighs) Are you sure I'm not gonna fall asleep

and wake up back in Albuquerque?

It's all real.

And you're exactly where you belong.

Here.

With me.

Hmm.

We have to go to the Deb Ball.

If anyone deserves the Violet Crown,

it's you.

Seems like the Deb Ball is important to both of us.

My family's counting on me.

Forget about the pressure from your family.

Just go out there and be you.

And if you get nervous,

just look at me.

Sing to me.

♪ Ooh... ♪

♪ 'Cause when we kiss ♪

♪ We get lost in the moment ♪

♪ Ooh... ♪

♪ Where have you been? ♪

♪ Could've used you a while ago ♪

♪ Falling ♪

♪ Darling ♪

-♪ I wanted this ♪ -Oh.

♪ A while ago ♪

-It's okay. -♪ I'm falling ♪

♪ Darling ♪

♪ I wanted this a while ago. ♪

I wobbled. I'm sorry.

Oh, honey.

No.

I'm sorry. I was so...

worried about protecting who we are, I forgot to...

...look and see who you are.

I don't understand why you love horses so much.

I just always loved the same things as my mama did.

Maybe I just didn't have the spine or the self-esteem

to push back like you do.

But you and Grandma had an amazing relationship.

Yes, but...

it was far from perfect.

I don't really think she loved me just for being me.

I'm not gonna repeat that with you.

Now, give me those stupid heels.

Guess where they're going.

The strip club,

where they belong.

(gasps softly)

I love you, Mama.

I love you more.

(chuckles softly)

-Howdy. -Hi.

How you doing?

Better now.

You look beautiful.

(chuckles)

♪ ♪

Hey.

(exhales sharply)

Hello.

Uh...

Sorry to just show up like this. I promise I'm not a stalker.

Usually.

(chuckles softly)

I just wanted to say, um,

I shouldn't have lashed out at you like that.

It's just that...

I grew up feeling judged all the time.

And...

with all this fame stuff suddenly,

it's all so tricky and I'm still learning. I...

(chuckles softly)

You know, I think my readers

would love to know more about that.

Feeling guilty enough to give me an exclusive?

Yes, I am.

Yeah. (laughs)

♪ ♪

NELLIE: And now tonight's musical guest,

Ace Roman.

(applause)

(exhales)

(quiet chatter)

(applause)

-(playing "This One's for the Girls") -(feedback buzzing)

(music stops)

(audience murmuring)

Um...

ACE: Uh...

S-So, you all may have noticed I don't...

perform much.

My family makes a lot of excuses to protect me.

The truth is...

I have an anxiety disorder.

Honestly, it's... (exhales)

...gotten worse lately.

But music is who I am.

Someone I care about told me

that if I can just be myself,

everything will be all right.

-So here goes. -(cheering, applause)

♪ ♪

(chuckles)

♪ This is for all you girls about 13 ♪

♪ High school can be so rough ♪

♪ Can be so mean ♪

♪ Hold on to ♪

♪ On to your innocence ♪

♪ Stand your ground ♪

♪ When everybody's giving in ♪

♪ This one's for the girls ♪

♪ Who've ever had a broken heart ♪

♪ Who've wished upon a shooting star ♪

♪ You're beautiful the way you are ♪

♪ This one's for the girls ♪

♪ Who love without holding back ♪

♪ Who dream with everything they have ♪

♪ All around the world ♪

♪ This one's for the girls ♪

♪ This one's for ♪

-♪ All the girls ♪ -♪ Oh, yeah ♪

♪ This one's for the girls ♪

-♪ This one's for ♪ -♪ Yeah ♪

-♪ All the girls ♪ -♪ Yeah ♪

♪ This one's for the girls. ♪

(cheering and applause)

(whooping)

ACE: Thank you.

Yeah.

NELLIE: And now

our annual father-daughter dance.

Fathers, please join the daughters on the floor.

Again, I am so sorry I forgot about the...

father-daughter dance.

♪ Could wander through this life alone ♪

♪ You were looking round, maybe it's true ♪

You okay?

Scuse me.

I was looking for the most graceful princess at the ball.

Then I saw my badass niece over here.

May I have this dance?

♪ Ooh... ♪

♪ Turn around and I'll be right here ♪

ALBIE: Scuse me.

Would you mind?

Yes. Of course.

What do you say, darlin'?

♪ Turn around, there's nothing to fear ♪

It would be an honor, Mr. Roman.

Okay.

♪ Ooh... ♪

♪ Family finds you ♪

-Hey. -Hi.

GIGI: Look at him.

Is it me or does the Deb Ball

make even less sense than it used to?

NICKY: You know Daddy.

♪ Sometimes family ♪

A heart the size of Texas.

-Yeah. -♪ I'm just glad that ♪

♪ I found you. ♪

NELLIE: And now

the moment we've all been waiting for,

tonight's winner.

Starting with the second runner-up

of this year's Violet Crown is...

Cordelia Thorn Wallace.

(applause)

The first runner-up...

NICKY: What's going on, Marty?

The DNA results came back

on Catt Phoenix.

NICKY: And?

NELLIE: And the winner

of this year's coveted Violet Crown is...

...Tatum Roman Grayson.

(cheering and applause)

The legacy lives on!

(quietly): I'm sorry.

Catt.

-Catt, wait. -I should have known.

This whole thing was rigged.

I convinced myself

that Ana had a chance. But no.

You people always win, and we get nothing.

I don't deserve it.

-(murmuring) -It's just because of my last name.

'Cause of who I am.

Honey... (whispering)

Um... (clicks tongue)

my daughter is amazing.

She is strong and smart

and so compassionate.

But she isn't this year's Violet Crown winner.

(people murmuring)

The real winner embodies the grace and elegance

that... this crown represents.

So the young lady deserving

of this year's crown...

...is Ana Phoenix.

(applause)

(cheering and applause)

LUKE: Nick,

why would you do that?

Well, I thought we should keep the crown in the family.

But... I don't understand. (stammers)

Uh...

According to the DNA results that I just got

on Catt Phoenix,

that woman's our sister.

♪ Mmm... ♪

♪ Who am I to justify ♪

♪ All the evil in our eye ♪

♪ When I myself ♪

♪ Feel the high ♪

Hey, sorry to bother you, boss.

Forensics is asking what we want to do

about the blood found in Clive Grayson's car.

♪ Have to lay ♪

♪ In this bed I made ♪

♪ If I die ♪

♪ Before I wake ♪

♪ Hope the Lord... ♪

-Run it. -Yes, sir.

♪ Watch us all stand in line ♪

♪ For a slice of the devil's pie. ♪

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