The Royals of Malibu - S2 E8 - "The Other Boyfriend"

Episode Date: October 2, 2023

Before Ella can even begin to process what to do about Isaac and Reed, she must get through her exams. (Never let boys get in the way of your studies ladies and gents!). Unfortunately, Savannah has still not forgiven Ella for that kiss with Easton and makes her exam day extra challenging. Later, Isaac gives Ella a visit to convince her to give him another shot. Maybe she should, especially after yet another hurdle gets in the way of her and Reed.• Follow [The Royals of Malibu on Patreon to listen to episode Ep 9 TODAY, upcoming scripts for purchase, and much more] (https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalsofMalibu)• Follow [The Royals of Malibu on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theroyalsofmalibu/)• Follow [The Royals of Malibu on TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalsofmalibu)• Explore more: [diversionaudio.com] (https://diversionaudio.com)The Royals of Malibu is production of Diversion Audio is association with Pod People. 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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We ended it Okay, we seriously we're done Where is this coming from? Oh fuck you, Houston! all you talk about is perfect Ella Oh, no, no, no, no, I have never ever compared the two of you How did you remember all these formulas last semester? She let us have our notes for the exam last semester Oh, are you kidding me? Why is she making everything so hard for you? It's like, Barronjure wants me to fail. Hey man, I'm Isaac. Read.

Sorry. Who is this? Ella? She didn't tell you about me. I'm Ella's boyfriend. I'm gonna go get some of this. Ice or stredo with oat milk and two pumps of chai for sage. God, real an insane sage, Jesus. Hey Ella, I made you a pistachio latte.

Today's the big day, huh? Thanks Lucy. Yeah, yeah, Today is exam day. I think I'd see you this morning. Wouldn't you save time studying at home? Home is a little awkward right now. Uh-oh. What happened?

Well, I was seeing a guy in San Francisco and when I moved back here, I kind of never broke up with him. So now I need to break up with him like, headache. Oh, Jesus. All right, well, what does that have to do with home? Well, he's here. He showed up at my house last night and he met Reed. Last I heard you weren't even talking to Reed. Oh, yeah. I mean, that was just a big misunderstanding. We cleared that up.

Decided to try again. Isn't this like the third time you've decided to try again? Yes. Ella. Yes? You're the coolest teenager I've ever met, okay? And I literally hate teenagers. You could run for president one day or, I don't know,

owner, humongous company or put people on Mars who knows if you keep your head on stream. I just... I don't know. Do you think this read guy is helping you or is he just holding you back? Hey, you don't have to answer me. Just really think about it, okay? I'm worried about your love life. It seems insanely stressful for someone you're age, you know? I guess it's been a little anxiety inducing. And I think that's the reason why I didn't break things off with Isaac, the guy from SF. Spending time with him was so effortless, you know? And trauma, and he really likes me.

Oh God, I have to break up with him. Probably, but you need to focus on your exams today. These are a big deal. No boy stuff, just erase the boy stuff from your mind. Oh, it's just so confusing. Don't think about boys. Think about US history. You're right. No boys, just US history. Oh shoot. Okay No boys. Just US history.

Oh shoot. Okay. Okay. I gotta go. Take your latte. You're gonna do great. Thanks Lucy. Welcome Dad.

Wow. Nice latte. You didn't get me anything? Oh, shit, Fal. I'm sorry I didn't even think about that. I'm just messing with you. I know you have a lot on your mind. Thanks for offering to take me to school. Things are very weird at the house. Uh, yeah, you didn't tell me about your secret boyfriend. How do you already know about that? I told you I'm the chiefsma queen. Easton told Savannah, Savannah told me. I already stalked his inside, and he is fine as hell.

But girl, what are you doing? I know. It's bad, and I have to break up with him, like today. But I'm really trying to focus on these exams right now, so do you think we can talk about it after 4 p.m.? Okay, we love a healthy about tree. Sounds like a plan. Oh yeah, yeah, I brought you these.

Damn, you robbed a whole food? Peppa Bank can use to help you focus. Um, it's for healthy fat and... Two more shots for focus. I don't wanna drink this. For focus, I said drink it. This is disgusting. Yeah, the ginger here.

Laugh today as a chaser. Hurry, hurry, hurry. The ginger burns. Little wussy. How are you feeling about Savannah being your proctor today? What is that again? Basically, she's the chick who's supposed to walk you to all the different classrooms and make sure that you don't have a mental breakdown. Because of the crushing pressure, this school has decided to put you under.

Maybe we should just turn around and go home now. Save myself the trouble. I mean, I want to be that bad to retake June here, right? You are not retaking June your year. I won't allow it! Out, Bout, you're mushing my face! I need us to graduate together! Okay, I get it!

I teach you to pass these exams! I'm going to pass. I don't want to freak you out, but Savannah is on a warpath. What do you mean? Ever since she found out about your kiss with Eastern, she's been super mad. Like, even her kickboxing instructor told her to take it down a notch. Savannah does kickboxing now? Oh yeah.

Her lower body strength is impressive. Her quads? Unzeniable. Anyway, I would be cautious if I were you. Mean Girls Savannah is back with a vengeance and, uh, you're again enemy number one. Maybe you're overreacting. I mean, Savannah forgave Eastern, right? Why wouldn't she forgive me?

Is that a serious question? What happened to girls supporting girls? Yeah, that goes out the window as soon as one of those girls gets jealous. Can she tell that I feel horrible about the whole situation? I texted her like a million times, but she won't answer. So, if that doesn't care about remorse, she cares about human suffering. Like, ending human suffering? No, causing it.

Yeah. I'm gonna drop you here. Thanks, Nowery. Remember, if you don't pass these exams, I will kill you. Okay, okay. Fear of death is a good motivator. Come here, Nowery.

I just can't do the fight. I just can't do the fight Hey, Savannah, you look so well-rested and kind of mad. Did you get my text? Stop talking, sorry. This is how today is going to go. Your exams are going to take place during each teacher's free period. I have your schedule here so you know which room to go to for each test. Got it. I wasn't finished. The teachers are going to make sure you don't cheat on your little, and I'm supposed to sit outside each room like a forgotten puppy. Thank you for doing that, for real Savannah. Yeah, still not done talking.

I agreed to be your shop-errone, but that was before I knew about your little home-ricking kiss with Easton. Savannah, I'm sorry, okay, but you gotta understand. I was an emotional mess after the read thing, and I don't know, I wasn't thinking straight. I know, I know, it's so hard to be Ella. However, now that I know what I know, I'm revoking my goodwill. What is that supposed to mean? You're on your own today.

What, how am I supposed to know which room to go to? I don't know when every teacher has their free periods Savannah. Not my problem. First exams in five minutes, by the way. Good luck, come on! Wait! Savannah, please! God, what am I gonna do? The rival, please. The injuries. The Rival Blues, the Enderies, the Determination, and the Climb to the Greatest of All Time, the Goat Serena, the unheard story of the iconic tennis stars quest for greatness.

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Eastern, your girlfriend is Psycho! Yeah, I got your text. I'm in the front office now. One of the front desk ladies has a thing for me, so I'm hoping she'll hook us up with your exam schedule. What I really want to do is rat out Savannah to bear in her. That's what I should do. Hey, you got tests to take.

Let's get you to your exams on time and worry about Savannah later. You're sure my first exam is Calc? Room 13A? Yeah, I had to take a make up because I am once and the Sidmin definitely has a free period first. Okay, wish me luck. Wait, why is Reed here? Oh, wait for it. Oh, did Reed buy me flowers? There it is. Why did Reed order me flowers? I thought he'd be pissed at me.

Uh, because he ordered them yesterday from a bougie little flower shop before he knew you had a secret boyfriend. Oh no, he's done this so awkward. Good luck with your left triangle. I'll text you the schedule. Hi. I'm sorry, I know we need to talk. Yeah, we definitely do. Are those for me? Yeah. They're, um, huge. Oh my god. You got it? Yeah, just 10 pounds. I'm, thank you. For these, I didn't know they made bouquets this big. I shouldn't have gotten flowers. This is so weird. No, it's not. It's really, really sweet.

Ella, who was that guy? He's Isaac, and I'm going to explain everything I swear, but right now I really need to get into that classroom. Don't avoid me. I'm not avoiding you. I just need to pass these tests and I can't be late. Yeah, I know. Good luck on your tests, alright? Thank you. Seriously.

Somehow, I managed to get read and Isaac out of my head long enough to focus on my first exam. For problems, wonder, three compete, the differential of the given function. Okay, no more boys. Focus on calculus. Oh, I can do this. I'm finished, Miss Sigmund. Val! Oh my God! What are you doing here? I'm your new proctor, bitch!

Eat an almond and follow me. and all men and follow me. There's no next button. Oh, wait, keep scrolling. Got it. My brain is completely full of Greek tragedies and Shakespearean tragedies and US history and the periodic table of elements. But every time I close my eyes, I see red and isic. Ugh!

The main purpose of the Senegal Falls Convention was to, um, hey, declare the right to vote for women. Yep. Okay. Oh, it seems to you when you finish the test. That's kind of nice. Oh! It seems to you when you finish the test. That's kind of nice. Hi, sorry, I'm a little out of breath.

Her truth has subsequently married Claudius. This marriage occurs offstage, symbolizing Hamlet's lack of autonomy. Almost there, Ralph! You got this, come on! Quiz me. Who wrote Antigone? Sophocles, right? But Antigone wasn't on the syllabus. No, yeah, I was just wondering. Your last exam girl, it's the final touchdown! Or quarter!

Or... kind of something sporting. Ugh, I thought today was never gonna end. Ugh, let's see, the schedule says this one is with Baronger. Ugh... You don't think she's about to expel me, do you? She better not! I'd stage a walk out.

Free Ella! Hi, Headmaster Baronger. I hope you don't mind that I volunteered to oversee your final exam. Yeah, yeah, of course. No worries. Um, why? How are you doing? Oh, I love taking six exams all at once.

Especially if the outcome of those exams will determine my entire academic fate. It's an extremely low stress way to learn, actually. And how do you feel about the Cove? Is it generally too high-stressed? Do you like it here? Um, you can be honest. My school in Fresno didn't have an Olympic-sized swimming pool, you know? We had swim practice at the local community college,

and we didn't have art history classes or music theory or Latin. I'm smart! Okay, and I've always known that. I'm so grateful to have access to all of these things now, but when I look at the kids of the code surrounded by all this opportunity, I ask myself, do they deserve it more than the kids at my school in Fresno? Do I deserve it? I know the culture shock must have been difficult for you to adjust to. Hey, I can adjust to anything.

I'm not dumb. Even if everyone here assumes I am based on how I look or the fact that I didn't master Latin in elementary school. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply that at all. I feel like you're implying that I'm not good enough to be here. Actually, I was trying to imply exactly the opposite. You're the kind of student I've always dreamed of having here. You're smart and kind, Ella. And outspoken when it matters,

it's your social-emotional intelligence as we refer to it in education that I wish we had more of here at the Cove. Thank you. I hope you performed well on your exams today. You're supposed to give me my last one, but I already took all my subjects, so what's my final test? This is a list of essay prompts. I'd like you to write one page essays for each.

These are all personal questions. Extracurriculars, a list of books I've read in the past 12 months, an example of my civic engagement. What is this, some kind of weird diary entry? These are the personal essay prompts for Princeton Harvard and Yale. I'd like you to start thinking about your future, Ella. We'll consider these essays a first draft, and perhaps you and I can work on them together after today. You really think I could get into Princeton? I do.

We have a high success rate for Ivy League applications and I know for a fact your guardian has the number for the admissions office. It's certainly worth a shot. Please, have a seat. I've never written a personal essay like this. I know how to write about books or historical events or scientific research or whatever. But I realize I've never written very much about myself. For some reason, this feels like the most challenging exam of the entire day. Hi, thanks for the ride, Val. So how did go?

I guess we'll see when I get my test results back. I have to get a cove pass, so at least a B in every subject. If anyone can do it, it's you. You know, I don't care whether you had a secret boyfriend. You get a 20-boyfriends. I wouldn't judge. I mean, I'd be amazed at your time management skills. I don't have two boyfriends, not on her best, anyway. It hurts my feelings when you keep secrets like that.

I get that it's a trauma thing and I get that you don't owe me any information you don't want to share, but it feels unfair. I tell you everything. I know. I'm sorry. So are you going to break up with him? Isaac? Well, this morning I was so sure that I need to break things off, but then Reed was being

super awkward and I've just been thinking about how much drama has gone down between us. I think it's so solid. Maybe Reed and I are too messy, you know? You two are pretty chaotic. I gotta say I feel bad for Reed. He looks so sad all day today, like someone's the old surfboard. I'm not used to hurting people, you know? I'm a nice person. I feel bad for Reeve. He looks so sad all day today, like someone's the old surfboard. Ugh. I'm not used to hurting people, you know?

I'm a nice person. I'm not the bad guy. I don't know what to do. Well, you better figure out what you're gonna do soon. Look who's waiting for you. Fuck. Want me to drive away? You can totally stay at my place tonight.

As much as I want to bail, I should probably go talk to him. What are you gonna say? I have no idea. Girl, the way you fly through life with no plans is mind-blowing. My generalized anxiety disorder could never. We'll see how it works out for me this time. At least he's cute! Even cuter than on Instagram. As I walk toward the Royal Mansion, I feel my heart beating faster. Is my stomach full of butterflies or is it doing flips? How am I supposed to break up with someone who

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Yeah, they're huge. I have pollen all over my body. Um, no. These are from Reed. The other boyfriend. Isaac, I'm so sorry. I... Let me put these down.

I thought you were coming back to the bay. Then your coworker told me you quit? Yeah, I should have mentioned that. I hope I didn't make things too awkward. I never meant to ghost you. So much has been happening and I didn't know how to talk to you about everything. I get it. You do?

Your life has been hard. I don't love the way you communicated everything, but if I were in your shoes, I might have acted the same way. Really? No, probably not. You're such a jerk. I forgive you.

Really? Is it that easy? Well, yeah, actually. I was worried you were in trouble or something, I forgive you. Really? Is it that easy? Well, yeah, actually. I was worried you were in trouble or something, so seeing you living in a mansion is kind of a relief. I know. The house is very extra. Are these guys billionaires or what? I don't know. Millions, billions, I try not to think about it. You seem a little out of place here. So, are you really back with your ex?

Isaac, you're such an amazing person. Stop. What? One day. Isaac. I'm gonna be in LA for a couple weeks. My schedule's open so it's low pressure, okay? But I want to make my intentions clear.

Yeah? I really like you, Ella. We're good together. You can't deny that. I want you to be with me. That's... A lot. Give me one day. You don't have to answer me right now. I want you to be with me. That's... A lot.

Give me one day. You don't have to answer me right now, or you can tell me to fuck off. You can do whatever you want, obviously, but I think it's in your best interest to give this a shot. Oh, do you? You already weighed the pros and cons for me, huh? I can show you the Excel spreadsheet I made about us. All the data says I'm right. Heh heh.

Heh heh. Uh, I'm so confused. Hey, don't stress. Come here. Whatever happens, it'll be okay. I don't want to hurt anyone. But I know that I need to do what's best for me. Right, exactly. And I'm what's best for you. Just kidding. But not really. You're a good hugger.

Run too? Isaac pulls me into his arms again. He's warm and strong. I rest my head on his shoulder. I could stay like this all day. You're okay. If I'm supposed to be with Reed, then why do I feel so at home with Isaac? I'm sorry, I have to go. You know, those are really beautiful flowers, but they're not really your style.

I'm not going I have to go. You know, those are really beautiful flowers, but they're not really your style. You don't think so? I would pick something a little less flashy, less dramatic. Those flowers don't seem like you. Just something to think about.

Bye, Isaac. Watching Isaac walk away, my head is spinning. That was supposed to be a breakup conversation, and I feel like I dug myself deeper into this two-boyfriend hole. I successfully avoid everyone and take a walk on the beach to clear my head. Once the sun sets though, I know who I need to see. Men. I sure wish I had knocked on your door before the last time I came in here. Oh.

How'd your exams go? They were okay. I think I didn't get stuck on anything, which is a good sign. I'm sure you did great. How are you feeling about Dina and the lawsuit? I'm trying not to think about it. There isn't much for me to do except listen to what Calum tells me anyway. Yeah, that's true.

Um, so, about Isaac. Did you break things off of them? I tried. He was waiting for me outside actually and we talked. Yeah, I saw. Oh. It didn't look like a breakup conversation. I'm sorry, Reed. For some reason, I couldn't get the words out.

I don't like hurting people, you know? I'll do it tomorrow, though, for sure. What does he think is happening right now? He knows I'm with you? He knows everything! I don't know why I couldn't get it together and break up with him today, but I will do it tomorrow, I swear. Don't.

Wait. No. Honestly, I... Maybe this is a good thing. How could any of this be a good thing? This is a mess! Ella, we've been a mess since the moment we met each other. That's not true.

Ella, things have been rocky. Maybe I'm not good for you. You are good for me. You understand me. You believe in me. I wouldn't be with you if I didn't believe in us. It was maybe he would be better for you. Are you breaking up with me?

No, no. I'm never going to do that. I would never leave you. But if Isaac is a good guy and you can see yourself being with him, I think you should give him a shot. You want me to date Isaac? Yeah, I mean, no. But...

Yeah. This is a very weird conversation. I kind of wish we were fighting instead. Yeah. That would feel more normal. Hey. I want you to pick the right guy, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give me a shot, too. You want me to date you and date Isaac at the same time? You think you can handle that, really?

I'm not scared of competition, Ella. I want you to be sure that you're picking the right guy, but in my mind, I already know I'm the right guy. And how do you know that? Because of how you look at me, like how you're looking at me right now. Read moves closer to me and places a handle my cheek, and I don't move away. His lips are inches away from mine.

How am I looking at you, Read? Like you want me. Read, I need to talk to you about your curve. You got a shit. What the fuck? KELOLAND! Hello, what are you? Are you two? Are you two? What weird? I need to talk to you about your curfew gun. What the fuck? Calla man! Ella, what are you?

Are you two? Are you two? Where? You're what? You're what? Dad, look. What, Reed? Reed?

You and I need to discuss this. From now on, your bedroom door stays open. Got it. Ella. Ella, Ella, Ella. Please just go to your room. OK. Callum looked so shocked and then disappointed?

I feel sick to my stomach. This morning I was so sure about Reed, but even if I want to be with Reed, is Kalim going to let that happen? And if Reed is really the guy I care about most, why does it feel like Isaac has something I've been missing the entire time I've been in Malibu? I feel good around him, grounded, with Reed,

there's always something trying to break us apart. And maybe I just don't want to admit it, but... What if that's for the best? I'm not a fan of you, I'm not a fan of you I'm not a fan of you, I'm not a fan of you I'm not a fan of you, I'm not a fan of you I'm not a fan of you, I'm not a fan of you I'm not a fan of you, I'm not a fan of you I'm not a fan of you, I'm not a fan of you I'm not a fan tell you what I'm feeling

I promise that I love you and never let you go When you're feeling down, I'll always hold you close We'll keep in your seat, but we'll pay with your heart Baby, I'll down, you should sit away. On the next episode of The Royals of Malibu. I already told read this, but you can't get rid of videos anymore. Even if you delete it, Brookas backups, backups to those backups, and shit on the cloud, too. Could we delete it from the cloud?

We could if you knew our passwords, but we don't. I'm not good at being a mom. I'm a fri-e-e-e-e-e-e. Oh, come on. You're gonna be fine. You of all people know that I'm goddamn unstable. I don't have it. And even if I did, I wouldn't give it to you. Oh my God, I'm sorry about kissing Eastern.

Goodbye, Ella. How are you seriously still upset about the kiss? We kinda left things in a weird spot the other night, don't you think? You never wanna talk about your feelings and you're choosing right now to talk about this. How are we gonna celebrate you passing your exams? I don't know, Isaac. I wasn't planning on doing anything unless you have plans. Can I take you out?

Yeah, I'd like that. Unless you have plans. Can I take you out? Yeah, I'd like that. 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 Eastern Royal, Armin Taylor as Calum Royal, Francesca Aggrimante as Valerie Gonzalez.

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