The Royals of Malibu - S2 E11 - "They Always Promise"

Episode Date: October 23, 2023

Please take care in listening, as this episode features content that may be difficult for some listeners. Ella goes on another great date with Isaac only further confusing her thoughts on her relationship with Reed. (As Val would say, girl, pick a man... But in Ella’s defense, it’s a tough choice…). Brooke forces the Royals to participate in a family photo shoot even though she tells Ella that she plans to leak the video. If that’s not enough, Reed and Ella start to notice Easton’s concerning change in behavior Featuring the voices of: Alyssa McKay as ELLA SINCLAIR, Chris Cafero as REED ROYAL, Nick Cafero as EASTON ROYAL, Armen Taylor as CALLUM ROYAL, Franchesca Agramonte as VALERIE GONZALEZ, Hannah Montoya as SAVANNAH GONZALEZ, Burgandi Trejo Phoenix as BROOKE DAVIDSON, Edgar de Santiago as ISAAC DELGADO, Maura Vincent as DINAH O'HALLORAN, Erica Dawson as MARIA ROYAL, Stephanie Sherry as LUCY and MARGARET SINCLAIR, and Jason E Kelley as PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR. Directed by Matt Sav. Written by Keyanna Khatiblou and Lindsey Ploussard. Produced by Aimee Machado, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein. Production Management by Ashton Carter. Story Editing by Lindsey Ploussard. Story Development by Emma DeMuth and Jacob Bronstein. Editorial Direction by Scott Waxman. Casting by Lindsey Ploussard and Alex Vikmanis. Sound Editing, Sound Design, and Engineering by Michael Aquino, Morgane Fouse, and Carter Wogahn. Theme Music by Eric Zeiler featuring Carly Bond. Executive Producers: Jacob Bronstein, Mark Francis, Rachael King, Alyssa McKay, Matt Sav, and Scott Waxman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10 out of 10? 20 out of 10? 100,000 out of 10. I shouldn't be getting mad like this, but I can't help it. It's so hard to think about you with someone else. I'm doing the best I can, Ella. And if I'm not enough for you, you need to let me know.

Read, wait! Well, I'm not going to do anything to jeopardize my future, but once the launch happens, I'm leaking the video. A note. This episode contains language and subject matter that may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Please take care and listening. Hey, can you pull a few more options for the sun? Can we stop in the light? You have great brows, girl. Thanks.

And the eye patches I use brought the swelling down. Hmm, they look good, isn't it? Time to set. Close your eyes for me. All right. All done. What do we think? You want a more highlighter?

I can overline your lips a little bit more. No, no, this is perfect. Thank you so much. Have fun today, babe. When I sat in the makeup chair this morning, my eyes were swollen from crying myself to sleep last night. But thanks to some Malibu makeup artist magic and 14-karat gold eye patches, I don't look like someone whose life is in shambles thanks to Brook Davidson.

You haven't heard from me, Stan, have you? No, sorry, Calum. Maybe Reed knows where he's at? No, I don't worry about it. You look great. They pulled some outfit options for you in the other room. That dress isn't doing you any favors. Good morning to you too, Brooke. What? Tope doesn't favor you. I'm not being a bitch. It's just color theory. I wouldn't want to ruin your photo shoot by wearing toked at this whole family photo shoot thing with Kalam's publicist idea, not mine. Anyways, wear the blue one.

It'll bring out your eyes. I think I'll wear the purple one. Good. You are inseparable. Find whatever, don't come crying to me when you come out looking like a torreant ghost in the photos. Five minutes. Broke. I know you aren't going to crying to me when you come out looking like a Torian ghost in the photos. Wow, a minute. Broke.

I know you aren't going to listen to me, but it is seriously stupid to let that video out. Think about your baby, broke. Kellom is her dad. I mean, imagine growing up thinking your dad did something that horrible. Oh, Ella, I don't need to imagine that. Guess where my dad was when I was a kid. Federal prison. And I turned out just fine.

Chase us, Brooke. The more I learn about you, the worse I feel for you. Just get the fuck out. I need to get dressed. Go. A-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a- Please, we are so firing this glam team. They're incompetent. Diculous. I'm Nicole Eastern again. You do Ella and Reed do not move. I'm going to get some more test shots. Reed stands close to me so close I can feel his breath on my neck.

He smells incredible. The perfect mix of sea air and citrus. And I feel myself wanting to move closer to him. Our fight last night was one of our worst, but I always have our time staying mad at him. I got your text about Brooks Newplan. Who led you told me? I tried to talk to her today, but she still wants to leak it. Brooks officially lost it. God, between her and Callum, that kid is going to be so messed up.

Hey. I'm sorry about last night. I'm sorry too. We both said some messed up stuff. I want you to know that I'm with you, okay? Anything you need with the Brooke situation I want to help. Thanks. I was thinking,

do you want to tell Callum? It's up to you, but he does sometimes have a way of fixing shit. Yeah, across my mind. I'll think about it. Okay. Like I said, it's your call. I'll do whatever you want me to do. I don't know.

Could have misunderstood, Eastern. I had my assistants and you daily reminders all week. Dad, chill. I stated Savannah. You have a curfew, Eastern. You were serious about that? Okay. Watch your tone.

He's here. Can we get this going? Someone get my son some goddamn eyedrops. Dude, your eyes are fucked. How is that blade? Bullshit. Fuck off. Guys, can you please relax?

I want to get this photo shoot from Hell over with. You! Eastern? You look terrible. Right back at you, Brooke. Snooki called me earlier. She was looking for a bump at Eastern. Okay, Royals.

Big smiles. Big, happy family. As the photographer clicks away, I look over at Callum. For someone as handsome as he is, he looks like some naive army recruit. He's a stiff as a board, but has a huge, proud grin stretched across his face. Callum, let's loosen up the shoulders a bit. Of course, sorry. This isn't just about the brand launch for him. This is an opportunity for family photos.

He's proud of the family he built. I want to warn him about the video and what's coming. But that news would shatter him. He has done so much for me. I need to figure out a way to stop Brooke. For Calum. Oh. Oh.

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Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. I can't eat this. This sashimi is too thick. I feel like I'm chewing on whale blubber. And some cultures whale blubber is a delicacy. It's school cafeteria sashimi. What did you expect? I think our sushi chef is going through a break up.

Aww, twinsies. No, Eason and I did not break up. You're on a break. It is temporary. I just need some space right now. What changed since yesterday? What are you talking about? Well, he said he stayed at your house.

No, we haven't seen each other since Thursday. Weird. It's not what he said. I wasn't even home yesterday. I was teaching and then I had to pick up Valerie from her date. Oh yeah, Val! How was your date last night? Well, I got stranded in Silverlake. Because my date might have dined and dashed on me,

and she was my ride. So... Oof, brutal. Yeah. The dating scene is a war zone. And see, their people are emotionally unavailable, or they're trying to... recruit you for their fucking drop-shipping pyramid scheme. Buh!

I like your very lucky you have two boys who are obsessed with you. Not really. It's a lot more emotional labor and a lot less sex than you think. So basically we're in the same boat? Yup. We're both just sad and horny. Okay people, get into your groups. You'll have 20 minutes to review your presentations and we'll have the first group be Ella, Savannah and Eastern. Where's Eastern? I think you went to the nurse.

Can you ladies present without him? Absolutely not a problem at all. Eastern is sick. I don't know what was covering for him. Where is he? He stopped sharing his location with me last week. We're on a break. He isn't my problem. He was really excited about this project. I mean, he picked this whole, the ethics of Mark Twain thing. He feels weird that he missed it. Hello, Lax. This is how Eason is sometimes.

Can we please just focus on the presentation? Yeah, sure, but if you see him later, maybe check in on him. I'm gonna let you do that. That's what siblings are for, right? God, remind me to never let Eastern Choose our AP Lit presentation topic ever again. Like, Mark Twain. How can someone be problematic and be so fucking boring? I don't know. I think his phone is off. Sometimes he turns his phone off when he gets back to the hospital.

I don't know. I think his phone is off. Sometimes he turns his phone off when he gets back to the hospital. I think his phone is off. I think his phone is off. I think his phone is off. I think his phone is off. I think his phone is off. I think his phone is off. He says. Really? Did he go home sick?

I don't know. I think his phone is off. Sometimes he turns his phone off when he goes surfing. Maybe he cut class to go surf. Yeah. Maybe. You worried about him? I can talk to him later.

Yeah, just check on him. I think he was lying the other day about being at Savannah's, too. I'll try to find him tonight. Hey, try not to worry too much, okay? I'll try. I'm probably just overreacting. Well, hey, he has a history and he can't be missing class junior year. Yeah, failing AP Lit would not be a good look

for the writing programs he's looking at. Have you decided which schools you're upon to? I started my list, but it's hard to narrow it down. Everyone would be a completely different path in life, you know, so many possibilities. Yeah, it's like the Ella multiverse. Yeah, I guess it is. Well, you make the right choice.

I hope so. We're quiet the rest of the right home. College choices aside, I see so many other paths in front of me. Choosing read or Isaac, my life with the royals or my life with Dina, or maybe if it came down to it, life on my own, somewhere far away from Malibu. Whatever path my life takes, I keep coming back to one thing. It's hard to imagine a version of it without read royal.

But I really miss the third of the podcast books Books and Betches. A comedy book podcast, a reswear, spoil, and we talk about... Whoa, whoa, whoa, you cannot say that in this. What do you mean, that's like our slogan, it's our gimmick. It is, but just say we're a very funny adult book podcast. How about we just give some examples of things we talk about? Well, there's a lot of chaos. I'm christening with me. I have. Well, I'm not.

We talk about books, but we're not your APLIT class. I definitely hit on major points. You absolutely did not. You talked about the order you thought you were. You talked so slowly about one thing. A lot of sidebar conversations. I just, I know. Are you denying the existence of Chiurokov? No, Erica, yes, I am. And we don't always get the facts, right? Epilogs, don't belong in books. Call it chapter one, that's a prologue.

That's a prologue. That's a prologue. Oh, I'm talking about prologues. You can listen to new episodes of the Books and Betches podcast every Tuesday morning, anywhere you get your podcasts. Bye-bye! Hi, I'm Natalie Immanuel. From Ramsey in Fast and Furious to the Sunday Game of Thrones, I've loved playing roles

of women whose resourcefulness, intelligence and inner strengths are pushed to the limit. Now, for the first time, we listen to a new podcast that brings you the stories of the fearless, powerful women leaders, War Queens. Join the Dota Father History team of Emily and John Jordan every week. Listen to War Queens on the IHunt Radio F, Apple Podcasts about our date the other night. I know it got cut short and I hope your friend is okay, but you're right. It was 100,000 out of 10.

Give me a call when you can. BELL RINGS Thanks for giving me the chance to show you my moves. And I'm already craving some more Korean barbecue. I'm studying right now, but I'll call you later. BELL RINGS BELL RINGS BELL later. Where you going? Where the fuck do you think you're going?

What the fuck is wrong with you? Give me your keys. You're not driving somewhere, right? Go out, dude. We were raised by an addict. You don't think I know when you're fucking high? Oh my god, get over yourself. What do you have to hide? Empty your pockets. Guys, what is going on? Read is having a fucking to hide? Empty your pockets. Guys, what is going on?

Read us having a fucking meltdown. Empty your pockets. Keys. Wallet. Pack of gum, see? I'm clean, you're such a jackass. You're jacket pockets too. Oh, do you want to check my fucking shoes too?

The inner pocket, now. What inner pocket? Don't be an idiot, you know what I'm talking about. No, I don't. Give it... Fuck off. Huh? Benzos?

You're fucking unbelievable. That isn't even from today. I'm fleshing the shit. That's an old jacket. Those are from like months ago. I'm off that shit. You're a fucking liar! Listen, you promised me.

Yeah, they always promise! Fucking addicts! Mom promised us she would get better! If you need help, Eason, we can help you! I don't need help, Ella! This isn't fucking dope, sick! I don't understand why everyone is mad at me, because I'm wearing an old jacket? I'm out.

Don't come to me when this shit gets out of hand again. Fucking selfish asshole. Breathe, we have to talk to Calum. Well, bad eastern. What is Calum gonna do? What he did for our mom? Pay for some useless fucking therapy appointments and a fucking headstone.

This isn't going to be your mom all over again. But it is! Ella, this is exactly what happened with my mom. and a fucking headstone. This isn't going to be your mom all over again. But it is, Ella. This is exactly what happened with my mom. And I'm not getting my dad involved again because I cannot- Read it. I can't lose East too.

Let me handle this, please. This is my responsibility. OK. OK, fine. Whatever you say. Be careful on the bank, part L. This doesn't feel like a beginner's trail, Isaac. You are not a beginner.

You used to cycle every morning at my place. Yeah, the key detail you're forgetting is that bike was stuck to the floor. Let's stop at this lookout point. Your legs still sore from the Vachata? Hey, I was a newbie. How come all our dates in LA are so sporty? Maybe we can just go and see a movie next time.

Oh, did I hear that correctly? Our next date? We're on a roll. We might be. Yeah. If I survived this ride. All right, I'll take it. You're a natural mountain biking.

Don't jinx it. We still have a few miles left. There is still time for me to break an arm. Nah, give yourself some credit. You're fearless, even on the steep parts. Okay, you need to pay better attention to me. I almost wiped out like three times. Well, you ride like you aren't afraid of anything.

That is what matters out here. You don't have time to be scared. Wanna split a granola bar? It's all made. Let's break it in half like a wishbone. Okay, ready? One, two, three. Oh, shit.

Looks like I get the wish. Damn it. I'm actually so hungry right now. Okay, we can trade pieces, but I I get the wish. Damn it, I'm actually so hungry right now. Okay, we can trade pieces, but I'm keeping the wish. What are you wishing for? I'm wishing for... wait, I can't tell you my wish. That only applies to actual wish-bounds and fountain coin tosses. The rules are completely different for granola bars.

Yeah? Hmm, fine. I guess I can tell you. I wish for a million more days like these. Because you love mountain biking? No. I want a million more days with you. You'd get sick of me. That would be impossible. I love spending time with you Isaac. Like I said before, it feels so easy. I think love should feel easy, you know? Isn't love supposed to be tough? Love hurts and all that. People always say relationships are hard and you have to work at it.

But I think it is supposed to be simple. Like how things are with you and me. Easy. I like easy. Should we keep going before I get stuck? Yeah, let's keep going. Oh, shit. I'm sore. Oh, we're definitely catching a movie next day. Or getting a massage.

Spending time with Isaac is like taking a vacation from the chaos. Isaac feels more like cozying up to a fire after a long day. Peaceful and comforting. Read? He makes me feel like my body is on fire. Hello? Hello? Hello? Wake up.

Read? What, what are you doing? Eat an overdose. What? They're taking him to the yard. That is riding with him in the ambulance. I need to get dressed, okay? Come downstairs. The ride to the hospital is a blur.

As we walk into the ER, I can feel my blood start to run cold. I haven't stepped foot in a hospital since my mom died. I'm not family, but I need to go back there. I'm so sorry, but I can't. What do you understand? He needs me right now. Savannah, hey, hey, it's okay. This isn't your fault, okay? He called me, and I didn't pick up.

This is my fault. I know. I know you can't blame yourself, Seth, okay? Read. Dad, is he okay? Is he alive? I don't know. They gave him the lock zone and the ambulance and they're trying to stabilize him. Shit.

I need to go see him. Can I go back there? No. You can't, you know. You need to stay here. I'm waiting for the doctor. No, I don't care. I need to go see him.

Leach! I'm sorry. I need to go see him. Leach! I'm sorry, I need to go. Hey Ella. Hey, can you come pick me up? I need you. I need you. I'm Erica, one-third of the podcast, Books and Betches. A comedy book podcast, a reswear, spoil, and we talk about... Whoa, whoa, whoa, you cannot say that in this.

What do you mean? That's like our slogan. It's our gimmick. It is, but just say we're a very funny adult book podcast. How about we just give some examples of things we talk about? Well, there's a lot of chaos. I'm Kristen and with me I have. Bob! No! We talk about books, but we're not your APLIT class.

I definitely hit on major points. You absolutely did not. I did. You talked about... Just thought in the order you thought she was. You talked so slowly. About one thing. A lot of sidebar conversations.

I just, I know you're here. Are you denying the existence of Chiurokov? Where are you? Yeah, I am. And we don't always get the facts right. Epilogs, don't belong in books. Call it chapter one. That's a prologue.

That's a prologue. Oh, I'm talking about prologues. You can listen to new episodes of the Books and Betches podcast every Tuesday morning, anywhere you get your podcast. Bye-bye! Hello, I'm James King. And I'm Emily Johnston. And it's very simple really, isn't it Emily?

We just love watching TV. It's kind of the root of our friendship, I feel like. Everything about great TV that you grew up with, we want to champion, we want to celebrate. Such as the old spawns. My so-called life. Frazier. Friends. Yeah, that's a big one, right?

Huge. So it's the shows we watched with James and Emily. Where can people find us, M? Anywhere that you listen to your favourite podcast. My mom swears this tea cures everything from diabetes to depression. I don't know how true that is, but it is hot and tastes good. Thank you. Anything else I can get you? No, I think I'm fine for now.

Am I a horrible person for leaving? I feel like my head was going to explode in there. You were triggered, Ella. Hospitals are fucking scary places. I mean, you said you spent months in one with your mom? It makes sense that you would want to run. When we walked in there, a hall I could think about was deaf. Hey, don't go there yet.

It sound like they got him there quickly. Houston looked me and read in the eyes today and said he wasn't high. How many other times has he lied to us? I don't know, well. I had an uncle who was an alcoholic, and my mom used to say the only time he wasn't lying was when he was asleep. I should have told Calum, but I fucking went to bed. This is my fault.

Ella, look at me. You can't think like that. If you told Kalam, Easton would have just lied to him too. At least we know that right now, he is somewhere he can get help, okay? I should be there with them. They'll understand. Why don't you get some rest? You can take my bed.

No, it's okay. I'll be fine on the couch. I insist. I can take you back in the morning. Just get some sleep, okay? I feel like a coward. Ella, removing yourself from a triggering situation doesn't make you a coward.

You don't always have to be the one to save the day. Isaac is right. What help would I be if I was having a panic attack in the middle of the hospital? Readin' Calamore with him. Before I fall asleep, I promised myself that I'll show up for Easton tomorrow, even though I'm terrified. Come in. Hey! How are you feeling? Physically, like I got run over by a bus. Emotionally, like a huge sack of shit that just got run over by a bus.

He's...I'm sorry I didn't come to see you in the hospital. Ella, it's okay. I get it. You spent months in there with your mom, right? I panicked. There was nothing I could do. I should be the one apologizing. I'm sorry. You scared us.

I wasn't even using a lot. I swear. I went out because Savannah and I decided to take a break. I meant this girl at the club and he bought some coke off of a guy on the street and well, test your drugs before you take them kids. You could have died.

I know. I'm never seen Reed cry like that. Even when our mom died, he was just numb. Imagine how you'd feel if you almost lost him. I fucked up. I broke my promise to you, the one I made when you came back to Malibu, and the more I think about it, the Promise was pretty manipulative. It was, but

You know that wasn't the only reason I decided to stay in Malibu. What do you mean? I made up my mind the night before that I'd stay and I wasn't going to stay at the Gonzales's As much as I think this house is way too big and way too nice for my taste It is the closest thing I've had to a home since my mom died. I should have known. God, I majorly fucked it then, I. Yeah, you did.

I wish I could just do drugs like a normal kid, but I am Maria Royal's son. I have her eyes in her. Habits. I didn't know you had her eyes. Yeah. That's what everyone always tells me. I don't remember her face super well anymore. I want to say that I love you, but I don't want you to think that I love you. You love me like a

brother. I've never had a brother, so I don't really know, but when I thought we might lose you, When I thought we might lose you, it felt like a part of me might die too, you know? I love you too, Ella. Thank you for sticking around and believing in me. Even if I didn't deserve it. Thanks, East. Hey, I'm not to change the subject, but I wanted to show you something. So, the other night, the last thing I remember was Brooke was sitting on the couch drinking wine, which I have all people cannot judge, but while pregnant, I thought it was weird.

I still have most of her files from when we were looking at the original videos and I noticed something kind of off about this ultrasound picture she sent everyone. Look at the file name. It says babymaybe.jpg? What the fuck does that mean? I thought it was off. so I searched Baby Maybe. It's a fake ultrasound generator. Oh my god.

Ella, I don't want to jump to conclusions, but you could pay $9.99 and get a pretty convincing fake ultrasound with your name and everything. Plus, I saw our drinking. Holy shit. Bro Brook is an pregnant. On the next episode of The Royals of Malibu. Thank you all so much for being here today. This lifestyle brand is obviously near and here to my heart from sexy maternity wear to dewy makeup for your little ones, Baby Glam is about to revolutionize motherhood. Looks like your boyfriends are gonna have a kiki.

I'm asking you to fulfill your promise. Where is the video broke? You want the video? Get me a baby! You completely lost your mind. What do you want? I've considered your proposal and I'm afraid I must decline. Yeah, well, I have another offer. The Royals of Malibu is a production of diversion audio in partnership with pod people.

Starring Alyssa McKay as Ellison Claire. Chris Cafferro as Reed Royal. Nick Cafferro as Reed Royal. Nick Cafferro as Eastern Royal. Armin Taylor as Calam Royal. Francesca Agramonte as Valerie Gonzalez. Hannah Montoya as Savannah Gonzalez. Burgundy Trejo Phoenix as Brooke Davidson. Edgar Dei Santiago as Isaac Delgado.

Mora Vincent as Dina O'Halloran, Erica Dawson as Maria Royal, Stephanie Sherry as Lucy and Margaret Sinclair, Jason E. Kelly as private investigator, directed by Matt Sav, written by Kiana Katty Blue and Lindsay Plussard, produced by Amy Machado, Emma D. Muth, and Jacob Bronstein.

Production Management by Ashton Carter. Story development by Emma D. Muth and Jacob Bronstein. Editorial direction by Scott Waxman. Casting by Lindsay Plussard and Alex Fickmanis. Sound editing, sound design, and engineering by Michael Aquino, Morgan Fouce, and Carter Wogan. Dialogue Editing by Adam Riemanda. Theme Music by Eric Zyler.

Associate Producer, Shay Wodex. Consulting producers, Chris Cafferro, and Nick Cafferro. Executive producers, Jacob Bronstein, Mark Francis, Rachel King, Alyssa McKay, Matt Sav, and Scott Boxman. For more information, visit diversionaudio.com. I'm a saparlar. Diversion Audio