Monarch (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 8 - The Crown - full transcript

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?

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.

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.



♪ 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. ♪

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.

- 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.

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.

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?

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?

All right.

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.

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.

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.

- 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...

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.

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.

♪ 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. ♪

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?

Packed Clive's bags.

I took the car
to the hiking trail.

I stashed the vodka bottle
like we decided.

What is it?

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...

...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!

I saw him a couple years back
at the mall.

Bald, goatee, cargo shorts.

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.

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.

You got a bullhorn
I could borrow?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 ♪

♪ 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.
- Right?

♪ 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.

♪ 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?

♪ 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. ♪

How amazing was Ana?

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.

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.

Geeg, there you are.

Did you, did you tell her
to do that?

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.

Hey.

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

but are you all right?

Can you get me
out of here, please?

Isn't this your house?

Rewind.

What I meant to say is "yes."

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.

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. ♪

Thanks for seeing me.

My door's always open,
you know that.

So...

...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...
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.

This is a pretty spot.

♪ 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... ♪

Um, it's okay.

I got you.

♪ 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.

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.

This isn't right.

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.

This is a fairy tale.

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.

I love you, Mama.

I love you more.

- Howdy.
- Hi.

How you doing?

Better now.

You look beautiful.

Hey.

Hello.

Uh...

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

Usually.

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...

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.

And now tonight's musical guest,

Ace Roman.

Um...

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...

...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.

♪ 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. ♪

Thank you.

Yeah.

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 ♪

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.

Look at him.

Is it me or does the Deb Ball

make even less sense
than it used to?

You know Daddy.

♪ Sometimes family ♪

A heart the size of Texas.

- Yeah.
- ♪ I'm just glad that ♪

♪ I found you. ♪

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.

The first runner-up...

What's going on, Marty?

The DNA results came back

on Catt Phoenix.

And?

And the winner

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

...Tatum Roman Grayson.

The legacy lives on!

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.

It's just
because of my last name.

'Cause of who I am.

Honey...

Um...

My daughter is amazing.

She is strong and smart

and so compassionate.

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

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.

Nick,

why would you do that?

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

But... I don't understand.

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. ♪