The Royals of Malibu - 13. Happily Never After

Episode Date: April 17, 2023

For Ella, Malibu is finally feeling like home. She’s in a great relationship, has a best friend, a real family, and lest we forget: she's set to inherit millions. That is, until the most shocking betrayal destroys everything. Follow The Royals of Malibu on Instagram Follow The Royals of Malibu on TikTok Explore more: diversionaudio.com Tag us in your best lip syncs!  The Royals of Malibu Season 1 is based on the book Paper Princess by Erin Watt. Read the book: https://amzn.to/3kBUEhY Featuring the voices of: Alyssa McKay as ELLA SINCLAIR, Zaria as SAVANNAH GONZALEZ, Chris Cafero as REED ROYAL, Nick Cafero as EASTON ROYAL, Armen Taylor as CALLUM ROYAL, Franchesca Agramonte as VALERIE GONZALEZ, Anna Rubanova as BROOKE DAVIDSON, Maura Vincent as DINAH O'HALLORAN, Stephanie Sherry as LUCY and MARGARET SINCLAIR, and Kieran Regan as DAVID ALBRECHT The Royals of Malibu is a production of Diversion Audio. Directed by Matt Sav. Written by Keyanna Khatiblou. 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, Alex Vikmanis, and Mayank Bhatter. Editing, Sound Design, and Engineering by Morgane Fouse and Michael Aquino. Theme Music by Eric Zeiler. Executive Producers for Diversion Audio: Jacob Bronstein, Mark Francis and Scott Waxman. Executive Producers for Pod People: Rachael King and Matt Sav. Special thanks to Kimberly Brower, Jen Frederick, and Elle Kennedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diversion Audio On the last episode of The Royals of Malibu, all of Steve Ho-Hallarins assets will be left to Ellison Claire. Did that guy just touch you? Rita! Don't! I said leave it alone! Hey man, it's okay, don't stress.

When I tell you I want my money today, I mean write the fuck now! I have it! In my car! I'll get it for you right now! I just get so mad! It's dangerous, Reed, and it scares me. It won't happen again. I don't know if I can believe you.

I want you to feel safe with me. Okay. I want to trust you. One note we should mention. This episode contains adult language and subject matter that may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Please take care in the sing. Mom, can we go soon? Ella, we haven't even looked at the guest house yet.

I love the guest houses. It's where you're going to stick me when I'm a little old lady. Don't you think it's a little weird to go to an open house for a mega mansion right after we stole toilet paper from a rest stop? Hey, only suckers pay for that stuff. Plus, the Realtor doesn't need to know what kind of money we don't have. Mom, she knows we're poor. She took one look at our shoes and disappeared to talk to the actual rich people.

I like my shoes, they're vintage. Aw, mama. Ooh, they'd lift out cookies. Grab a couple of them for the kickers out. This is how you want to spend your day. Looking at boring houses we can't afford. You know the rules. We have two days in San Francisco.

I picked the itinerary for day one. You pick for day two. No complaining alone. You're only 14. So you should be grateful that I've agreed to go 50-50. Most bombs aren't as cool as me. You don't want to go to the Golden Gate Bridge. See now I'm really offended. Why? You't want to go to the Golden Gate Bridge? Hmm, see now I'm really offended.

Why? You think I want to see the Golden Gate Bridge? You think I'm... Wh-what's the word? Basic? Mama! You're definitely not basic. You're crazy.

Thank you. And yeah, I want to look at houses. We're never going to have a house like this. Maybe I'm not. But you are. Mama. Fresno kids don't end up in mansions. My Fresno kid does. I'm telling you, someday you're gonna live in a house like this.

How? Am I gonna rob a bank? Or win the lottery? I don't know. I just have this feeling it'll happen. You're so smart, Ella. I just see big things for you. Okay, Mom. Thank you for letting me win. Even if it's only because I have cancer. You certainly don't look like you have cancer. Sweetheart, I'm bald. People probably just think you shaved your head. Am I that cool? Definitely.

Can we please check out the guest house? Fine, it's your day. We can test the water pressure in the showers if you want. Inspect the granite in the kitchen, see what's in the cabinet under the sink, whatever you want, mom. Mom, mom, that's not funny, where are you?

Not funny, where are you? Mom! Mom! Ella, Ella, wake up. Hey, it's okay. You're okay. What's going on? You were crying in your sleep. Sorry.

Sometimes I have dreams about my mom. Oh. Shit. Maybe I should have woke you up then. It's okay. We were looking at houses in San Francisco. It was like one of her last good days. We were having so much fun

and when I turned around, she was just con. Are you okay? Yeah, I dream about her a lot. Man talked to her, which I know weird, but I guess I have you to talk to now. You can still talk to your mom if you want. I talked to my mom too. Really?

All the time. Do you think eventually they'll want us to trust the people who are actually still here? Well, we found each other, didn't we? Oh. What? Too much? No, I just remembered I'm a horrible girlfriend.

Why? Because it's your birthday and I completely forgot. Hell, it's fine. I kinda hate my birthday anyway. Plus, you have a lot going on, with becoming a millionaire and everything? What, you're 18? That's a big deal. You can finally buy cigarettes,

or play the lottery. Not that you need to win the lottery, I guess. Well, I know how you can make it up to me. Read Kisses Me, then he slides his hand underneath my shirt. I want to, but we shouldn't. We're not alone. Calum is really making an effort

with the Maldives trip. Okay, we should respect his house, right? Yeah, making an effort. I believe it when I see it. You heard him promise you won't do any work while we're there? I did. But how will anyone buy a waterfront Malibu bungalow of Kalamazan checking his email? The world might end.

Maybe with Brooke out of the picture, he's finally starting to get it. Hey, he's trying. How mad would he be if he found out about us? If he knew I was corrupting the perfect angel, Ella, he'd murder me and send my body off to military school. You'd be a very cute dead cadet. You're technically an adult now, so I guess you could just fuck off if he finds out. Plus, I'm rich now, so I could be your sugar mama.

Ha! Holy shit. I'm rich now, and I have a boyfriend. This is a lot. So I mean the guys are gonna go surfing a county line, but I can stay home if you're stressed about the whole rising above the working class thing. No, it's okay. I have plans with Valerie anyway.

What time is surfing? Not for another hour. Maybe if we're super quiet birthday boy? They boy. Wow, Easton. You look great. Are you wearing cologne? I'm taking Savannah to lunch. I feel so adult. I've never taken someone on a date before dark.

Aww, Easton's growing up. Are you two like, back together? We're still figuring it out. Oh my god. You like her. What? Azzella. You like like her.

Aww, he's dead. Shut up and don't tell Valerie. I won't cheat Rose to you mercilessly. So what changed? Just realizing that me screwing up is just me trying to run away from my shit. And when I actually stop and think about who I like being around, it's Savannah.

Aw, that's sweet. Who even are you? Plus, you're taking now, right? Even I'm not stupid enough to go after Reed's girl. And then you ruined it. What are you going surfing? Reed said you you going surfing? Reed said you're going surfing today,

or is it some of the other water polo guys? Oh, yeah, surfing, right. Soon, I think. Hmm, busy day. All right, well, I'm late to go pick up Valerie. Have fun on your date and don't forget to use a condom. Thanks, mom. It's taking all of myself control not to scrutinize

the way Eastern tripped over his words when I asked him about surfing. The old Ella didn't trust anyone. She was just waiting for people to lie to her or betray her. And even if Eastern and read are lying, they wouldn't hurt me, right? I can trust them now. I think. Okay, see? My lobster roll gotta have mayo.

Some people like it with butter? Ugh, savages. I've never had it with mayo. Here, take a bite of mine. Mmm. I like mine better. Why would they put mayo on such an expensive sandwich? Oh my god.

Such a butter girl thing to say. I can't believe I've lived in Malibu for over a month. It's been a lot of fool. You got a boyfriend, a new car, and a trust fund? Talk about a glow up! Hey, I still like my thrifted jeans though. You don't have to dress like the influencer girls at the cove just because you're rich now.

Oh, thank God. So why don't I have to go and get a lip lip either? Not unless you want it. Your body, your choice. Hey, um, random question. Has Tana ever lied to you? Only when I need to be lied to. That's one of my favorite things about her.

I'm insecure as fuck. OK, what does that mean? Uh, okay. If we see a hot girl, she'll tell me, oh, she's not that hot. You're hotter than her. If I'm acting crazy, she's like, ah, it's just your hormones. You're feeling too valid. Honestly, a lot of my feelings are not that valid. I thought honesty was healthy in a relationship. Yeah, for the big things. The little white lies keep the romance going, Ella. Tam tells me I'm beautiful first thing in the morning.

Babe, I sleep with a retainer and a no-strip. Okay, should we head back? Yeah, I have an SAT tutoring session in an hour. So, you think you're gonna stick around Malibu? Now that you're a Paris Piltskin level rich? Yeah, yeah, I think so. It took a minute, but Malibu actually kind of feels like home now. And I haven't had that in a really long time. Mm-hmm.

$100 million will do that. Well, I don't get any of it until I'm 18. So I might as well finish up high school while I wait. Yes, please. How would I survive without you? I know. I can't even think about that. Oh, ice cream.

Do you want one? Let me get this. Toomenella cones with sprinkles, please. Ten dollars. Keep the change. Ella! I was gonna pay for that. Val, I have an inheritance now. Let me treat you. Fine. But I'm paying next time.

Miss inheritance. There you go. Thank you. It's so bizarre. But in a way, it's sort of like my dad telling me he really did care. I don't know. It's complicated because, you know, he never reached out or anything, but maybe it was always supposed to be this way. Maybe if I had met him, it would be awful. This way I'll never know exactly how we really felt about me.

It seems like he actually loved you a lot. Like we all do. We're elephants in this town. What? Everyone on this boardwalk is a fan of me. They don't even know me. Excuse me! People of Malibu and tourists and people who live in the valley

but come to our beaches on the weekends, this is Ella Sinclair. And everyone here loves her. That's not even true. I have an evil stepmother who is about to sue me, remember? That lady lives in Santa Monica. Okay, shit doesn't count. Everybody here loves Ella.

Ha ha ha. When I pull up to the house, I notice Reed's car in the driveway and I feel my heart flutter. On the way home, I even bought a cake and some balloons to surprise him. How can I miss someone that I literally saw this morning? Ugh, I'm down bad. Since Reed is such a fan of barging into my room without knocking, I decide to give him a taste of his own medicine. Happy birthday to you!

Decide in front of me makes me sick to my stomach. Reed? The sight in front of me makes me sick to my stomach. Read? Read is shirtless on his bed with a girl in her underwear straddling his lap. She turns her head. Hey babe. Brook? Oh my god. Did you get in the cake?

You are adorable. Read? Please tell me what the fuck is happening! Ella. Read avoids looking at me. I see his jaw tense as he stares straight ahead. That's all you have to say? I trusted you!

Did you really think that you could trick read into falling for you? I told you, these royals would never really love you. You should have listened to me. On his 18th fucking birthday? Really broke? It's so messed up. Timing is everything. Close the door behind you babe.

Mom, I have to get out of here. I tried. Okay, I tried to make Malibu work, but I can't. I tried so hard, but I just don't belong here. Hey, wanna kill some movie? Ella, maybe something wrong? Why don't you go ask your son? What do you mean?

Which one? What happened? Wow, where are you rushing off to? Hey, I found out I'm not a spelt, so me and Savannah are going to celebrate. You want to do shrooms? Kidding. Unless you say yes. Hey, Ella, you good?

You look a little... Shut up, Eastern. Mmm. I am very confused. Ella? Ella, where are you going? Come on. I would have the 10 grand calum gave me.

I have two grand left. That should last me a while if I'm careful. I only need to make it a few months to my birthday. I stall in the driveway for a minute, waiting for Reed to come running out of the house and stop me. To give me some kind of explanation, too big for my forgiveness. But he doesn't. Fuck you, Reed. Fuck you.

I don't know where I'm going, but every fiber of my being is I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful.

I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. I'm going to be a little bit more careful. SING SING Ah! SING I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Hi, lady. I don't think I scheduled you today. Lucy, I have to go out of town for a while. It's family emergency. I'm really sorry, but I need someone to cover my shifts. I didn't want to just disappear and leave you hanging. It's okay. We'll figure it out. Is everything okay? It's, it's. Hella, you look terrible. Just sit out.

Can I get you anything? No, I really have to go. I just wanted to say thank you for letting me work here. What are you talking about? You're coming back home, right? Home. Hella, right now you're scaring me. right? Home. Hello? Right now you're scaring me.

Are you going by yourself? I have to go. Just a- wait just a second. No, no what you're doing but... You're ever in San Francisco. That's the address for my parents' restaurant. Okay? And this is their phone number.

And they can help you with whatever you need. Okay, thank you. You have to go right now. Yeah. And you can't tell me anything about what's going on. I can't. I'm sorry, Lucy. Okay.

You know where to find me if you change your mind? Be safe, Ella. I will. I look at the address Lucy gave me and I start to picture a new life for myself in San Francisco. I can see the ocean and the cliffs in my rearview mirror. Goodbye Malibu and goodbye red royal. The sun is going down now. And I have had enough of this

I doubt that we can solve it Been trying for so long And I just can't ignore that it won't Never be disanning No, we will never be that good again Don't drag it out, skip me in a sentence Things will never be the same I get No, I got all that I need No need to apologize, no we won't stand any more time Yeah, I am all that I need Don't need to apologize and we won't

Is it any more time? Yeah, burn the air I got all you need I got all you need say Oh, oh, oh, oh I got all you need say We won't listen to what's hurting you Hello? Hey Ella, it's me

Where are you? We need to talk. The Royals of Malibu is a production of diversion audio, an association with pod people, based on the book paper Princess by Aaron Wat, directed by Matt Sav, written by Kiana Katiblu, produced by Amy Machado, Emma Deuth, and Jacob Bronstane, production management by Ashton Carter, story editing by Lindsay Plussard, story development by Emma Demuth, and Jacob Bronstane. Editorial direction by Scott Waxman,

casting by Lindsay Plussard, Alex Vickmanis, and Mayang Batter. Editing, Sound Design, and Engineering by Morgan Fouce and Michael Aquino. Dialogue Editing by Adam Remanda. The music by Eric Zyler. Featuring the voices of Alissa McKay as Ella. Zaria as Savannah, Chris Caffero As Reed

Nick Caffero As Eastern Armin Taylor As Calum Francesca Agramonte As Valerie Anna Rubinova As Brooke Mora Vincent Asdina Stephanie Sherry As Lucy and Margaret Sinclair and Kirin Reagan as David. Executive producers for Diversion Audio, Jacob Bronskin, Mark Francis and Scott

Waxman. Executive producers for Pod People, Rachel, and L. Kennedy. Diversion Audio