Steve O'Halloran
Appearances
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Ella, you're not staying at this house anymore. You're moving in with me and Dinah tonight.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Callum, you've been irresponsible with your sons, and that's one thing. But I need to start taking care of my own daughter. I understand that. Ella, I allowed you to continue staying with the royals because you've clearly grown attached to them.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
You allowed me? But I won't allow my underage daughter to live with her boyfriend, particularly when that boyfriend is on trial for murder. If you get wrapped up in Reed's legal troubles, I will never be able to forgive myself.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
And that's when the woman said, that's not my father, that's my husband.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Oh, yeah. I thought he was a rich asshole. He thought I was an ignorant sleaze.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Long story short, we were on the ship. There was a fire in the compartment where we were working. The smoke got so thick, I couldn't see a foot in front of me. I ran to put on an emergency air-breathing mask, an EAB, but I trip over something, nearly fall flat on my face. It's Callum, out cold. He must have knocked his head on something because there's a gash on his forehead.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
And remember, I hate this guy, but he's my shipmate. So I put my EAB on him, hold my breath, and run to grab a fresh mask from the locker. You saved his life. That's how he puts it. Shipmates look out for each other. That's what I think. Now, years later, he's like my brother.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Yeah, yeah. I haven't always been the best man, but from that day on, Callum saw me as the greatest guy on Earth. I can do no wrong in his eyes.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Hey, I bet the food's ready. You want to go see if the chef's gone?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Are you kidding me? You demolished me in pool. You swept the floor with me.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
I won't push my luck. Looks like the food is ready. Let's eat. Mimosa, Helen.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
And the therapist has helped me figure out why I go searching for danger, you know? Why can't I ever be satisfied? Guess a lot of that does relate back to my father.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
I can take responsibility for whatever it is that's causing you to be so upset. Stop it, darling.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Dinah was different in the beginning of our marriage. And then I neglected her, I cheated on her, and it broke her. And now she's my responsibility to fix.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
She left the party before Brooke was pushed off that roof. Anyway, the witness said a man pushed her, right?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Never mind. Dinah's a little rough around the edges, yes. But when things are good with us, they're really good.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Please, Ella, I'm not a victim. I'm just not ready to give up on my marriage yet.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Reed this, Reed that. Do you have a crush on Callum's kid or something?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E5 - "Promposal"
Oh, that's a relief. I would not be cool with you shacking up with one of Callum's kids while living under the same roof. Now, if one of those boys starts flirting with you or acting randy, let me know and I will get you out of there. Did I just hear you say randy? Don't make me feel old. Alexa, play music.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Understood. We received a copy of Brooke Davidson's autopsy. What does it say? As expected, with a fall from that height, it's mostly inconclusive. However, both your and Ella Sinclair's DNA was found underneath Brooke's fingernails.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Why have you been sitting outside the building for the last ten minutes?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
You don't look surprised. You've mentioned the altercation between Ella and Brooke on the night she died, but I wasn't aware that things became physical with you and Brooke. Does your school have a mock trial team? Yeah. Why? You want a more complete understanding of what you'll be up against if your case goes to trial, yes? Let's try an exercise. I'm going to be acting as the prosecution.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Fuck off, Steve, you controlling fucking thief! Open this door! You disobeyed me! I told you to stay away from the royals!
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
You better enjoy your prom tomorrow because I'm pulling you out of the cove next year. You and me, we're going to go back into hiding. You're never going to see your boyfriend again.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
And the moment the exercise begins, you're no longer my client. You're the defendant. And I'm the guy who wants to put you behind bars.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Sure. You can think of it as a rehearsal for a play. Have you ever done a play before? No. Well, then this may be a little strange for you. Whenever you're ready, Reed.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Mr. Royal, are you familiar with the findings of Brooke Davidson's autopsy report?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Can you explain to the jury why your DNA evidence was found under Brooke's fingernails? I don't know. I guess she must have grabbed me. Grabbed you? On the night of her death? Yeah. When specifically did Brooke grab you?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Did that make you angry? What? Were you angry with Brooke? She was blackmailing you and your girlfriend. She regularly insulted your mother. She publicly humiliated your father. She attempted a sexual relationship with you. Yeah, of course I was angry. Anyone would be angry. An eyewitness saw a man in a suit push Brooke off that rooftop. The man was approximately your height, Mr. Royal.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Do you know anyone who felt more anger towards Brooke Davidson than you?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Is it true you have a history of violence at school? Fighting with your peers, sometimes your own brother?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
So you're confirming that you have been in fights at school? Yes, but those are... Have you also frequently engaged in recreational fighting? Similar to some kind of fight club?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
You don't get to ask questions here, Mr. Royal. Yes, but we didn't call it that, and everyone agreed to it. Your headmaster has met with you and your father numerous times regarding what your school records call a violent temper. I've also been made aware of a physical assault you made on a man who hit on Ellis Sinclair at a bar where you were drinking underage.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
So you believe it's morally justified to harm someone if they mistreated your girlfriend first? No, I... I don't know.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
I regret it. A lot. Mr. Royal, have you ever faced a legal consequence for any of these physical altercations?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
What about any formal disciplinary consequences? What does that mean? Your father has made a number of generous donations to the Cove Academy. Is that his way of thanking the school for allowing you to attend despite your long list of rule violations?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
So we've established that you've never faced any formal consequences for these violent actions, and we've established that your violent behavior is often triggered when someone mistreats your girlfriend or speaks ill of your mother, two things Brooke Davidson did quite frequently. So, Reed, did you push her?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
I know. And I apologize if that exercise was distressing.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
That's who the prosecution will paint you to be. Violent, privileged, out of control, angry. I did fight like that, though.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
And that's the only thing you're on trial for? As your attorney, I will object to your past events being used as character evidence. Will that work? The judge may believe your prior history establishes a pattern of habit or a motive. So, no. I'm sorry, Reed. I know you and your father were previously opposed to entertaining a plea deal, but... No.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
The prosecution has offered a manslaughter plea deal. A ten-year sentence with five years served. If you accept the deal, you may be a free man by your 23rd birthday. If you go to trial, the DA will likely pursue a life sentence.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Sorry. The DA and the press seem to want to make an example out of you, Reed. You will become the poster child of rich kids who get away with years of bad behavior. Now, your father hired me because of my exceptionally high success rate as a criminal defense attorney. Do you know why my success rate is so high?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
It's because I only bring clients to trial if I know I won't lose. The plea deal won't be on the table for much longer. Much of your past hasn't been submitted by the prosecution, likely meaning they haven't found it yet. But when they do, then they'll know they can nail me.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
She may be required to testify. Unfortunately, as you may already suspect, it's not just you whose reputation will be dragged through a month-long trial. And once you receive your sentence, there's nothing stopping the DA from pursuing charges against Ella as well. For what? They could call her your accomplice, or they could find ways to string her along legally for potentially years to come.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
I can't... She didn't do anything. That isn't fair. Reid, I want you to really think about your options here.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E9 - "The Trial of Reed Royal"
Mr. Royal, you're early, per usual. Is your father still on his way? Nope. It's just me today. All right. Come on in.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E8 - "Hotel Hook Up"
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The Royals of Malibu
S3 E8 - "Hotel Hook Up"
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The Royals of Malibu
S3 E8 - "Hotel Hook Up"
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The Royals of Malibu
S3 E3 - "Crashing a Funeral"
To protect you, Ella. Look, I know you don't know me, but I am your father. Do they think you killed Brooke?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E3 - "Crashing a Funeral"
I know we just met, Ella, but I am committed to looking after you from now on.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E3 - "Crashing a Funeral"
You're right. Our marriage was on the rocks, but the real reason I didn't tell you I was going into hiding was because... Well, I was only thinking about myself. I've been a terrible husband. I lied to you. I kept you away from our finances, our businesses. I had an affair with Ella's mother.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E3 - "Crashing a Funeral"
It means that if I have to take back custody of you, I will.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E3 - "Crashing a Funeral"
It wasn't your fault. You did try to talk to me and I dismissed you. I spent more and more time away from you. I disrespected you. And then I... disappeared.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E3 - "Crashing a Funeral"
I love you, Dinah. I don't want to give up on our marriage. Wow. Oh.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E3 - "Crashing a Funeral"
Well, maybe there wasn't much to say. Please, Dinah, we can fix things if you still want to try. Do you want to try?
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E3 - "Crashing a Funeral"
All right, all right, all right. I think we've had an audience for long enough. Do you want to step outside with me, Dinah? I would love to.
The Royals of Malibu
S3 E7 - "Friends to Lovers"
A couple of alumni fund this trip every year so we can experience friendly competition with them outside of state championships.
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.