Steve O'Halloran
Appearances
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Are you still avoiding me? No. See, I feel like we started off on the wrong foot yesterday.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I did. And I know I owe you an explanation for that. But also for your childhood. For everything. Want to talk about it over dinner? Fine. Ella, you may not believe me yet, but now that I'm back, I'm going to take care of you. You'll never have to worry about anything ever again. I'm about to change your life.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I'm supposed to be laying low. Plus, I like the fries here.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Eh, I used Callum's name when I made the reservation. And if they recognized me, well, they were paid enough to keep quiet. People who work with very wealthy people are used to being discreet about far more nefarious things. I guess. So, um, how's school?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Hi, Reed. Callum. How? How? I know. I'm sorry. Come here, Reed. What? What's going on? Oh.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I'm your dad. I gotta ask the dad questions. Are you dating anyone?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Great. I got your grades from Callum. You're a good student, Ella. Better than I ever was.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I am your parent. Even if I don't know how to be a parent just yet.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I know I seem like some rich asshole, but I grew up pretty similar to you. My family had nothing. I couldn't afford college, so I joined the Navy. After that, I started hanging out with Callum and his people. And in some ways, that was harder than being on tour. I love my life, and I'm very grateful. But it's very hard to be the working class kid in a place like this.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
No? I was judged. I made a mess of my life. My mental health suffered. I felt everyone's eyes on me all the time. So I started drinking, gambling, cheating.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I know you feel like an outsider even now. Callum is great. I know you love his kids, but they're not like me and you. I want to look out for you, keep you from making the same mistakes I did.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I know you've been drinking underage, going to those mansion parties. You don't think it's dangerous to be 17 and hammered walking home at night?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Reed is worried about you. He and I are close, you know, so I asked him about you. He thinks the world of you, but he mentioned your tendency to put yourself in reckless situations.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I know, I was gone. But I'm here now. I love Callum. He's my best friend. But he has been too soft on his boys, and look where it got them. Easton hasn't passed a drug test since he was 13.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
You are a phenomenal young lady. You have had to deal with more than any kid your age ever should. And I know that the drinking, partying, the anger, it's all because of the trauma that you went through. I am not shaming you in any way for dealing with these hardships the best way you knew how.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I don't disagree. But now it's time for you to rest and let someone take care of you. I know we just met, Ella, but I am committed to looking after you from now on.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
It means that If I have to take back custody of you, I will.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I'm your father. And Callum knows that. He wouldn't keep you from me. I know you're used to living with the royals, but it may not be the best environment for you, Ella.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I'll take you from these rotten royals. Dinah, step away from my daughter.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
What is going on? I can explain everything. Come in. Come in.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Oh, wow, that is some expensive shit, Callum. I'm sorry for deceiving you all. I hope you know that I would only ever do something like this for your safety. What does that mean? Callum, you remember my legal dispute over the waterfront properties? I remember you came to an agreement in arbitration. Yeah, well, you were right to refuse business with those criminals.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
They didn't like the terms of the settlement, it turns out, so they start threatening to take care of me. Take care of you? Like, kill you? Yeah, exactly. Look, it was all very Sopranos. So apparently the crooks have a long history with the FBI. So then the FBI came up with a plan for me to disappear while I was in Greece with Dinah. And I've been hiding ever since.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Look, any day now, those guys are going to get hauled off to federal prison. And until then, I need to lay low.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I think the thugs who came after me must be the guys who killed Brooke.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
I don't know, but it can't be a coincidence. Look, I'm sorry, Callum. I'm so sorry about all of this.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Yeah, yeah, I'm working on it, kid. I told the FBI what I think is going on. I hope they decide to work with the LAPD, but it might take some time.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
To protect you, Ella. Look, I know you don't know me, but I am your father. And it's my responsibility to keep you safe.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E2 - "Daddy Issues"
Yeah, I'm not. Sit down over here. I'm sorry. I should have called first, but it's OK, Ella. You're safe with me.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E1 - "Handcuffs and Hook Ups"
Oh, seriously, Easton? Hi, Audrey. Please leave.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E1 - "Handcuffs and Hook Ups"
It means that if I have to take back custody of you, I will.