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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.

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♪ 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.

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