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Chapter 1: What happened previously on The Royals of Malibu?
Previously on the Royals of Malibu.
Fuck, Elle.
Chapter 2: What letters did Reed find in Dinah's purse?
Off, please. I have those letters I found in Dinah's purse. This one is addressed to your mom.
It doesn't matter.
Wait, this letter says Steve had an affair with Maria. It says Steve gave Maria the drugs that killed her.
I haven't been honest with you. I wanted to keep you out of my legal stuff. I didn't want you to have to deal with it.
Reed, what did you do? Spiraling down.
I've always been good at sports. I'm not a good athlete because I train or because of genetics. My coach says I have an athlete's mindset. I'm hyper-focused in the moment. I look out for my teammates. I'm aware of all the moving pieces all across the pool or field while pushing towards the goal. And I hate to lose.
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.
I met with my attorney a week ago. I don't think you're being honest with me. Oh. No offense, but I feel like my dad is making you sugarcoat things. He can't handle the possibility of me losing this case. So, I was hoping that if he stayed home today, you would tell me the truth.
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.
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Chapter 3: What do the autopsy findings reveal about Brooke Davidson?
That's...
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.
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.
Chapter 4: What is the mock trial exercise about?
So this is like a play or something?
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.
Okay.
Mr. Royal, are you familiar with the findings of Brooke Davidson's autopsy report?
Yes.
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?
I went to talk to her outside after her speech. She had been trying to blackmail me for months, but I told her that all of her secrets were coming out, and she'd already broken up with my dad, so she needed to get the hell out of Malibu. Let me start that over. Sorry, I know I'm supposed to be calm when I talk about her. Mm-hmm. Okay.
I told Brooke that her attacks on my family had damaged us enough, and that it was in everyone's best interest to peacefully part ways.
Huh. And then she grabbed you?
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Chapter 5: What plea deal did the prosecution offer Reed?
Yeah, Ella. It's over.
Why the fuck would you do that, Reed?
Please, Ella.
You should have told me!
You would have told me not to take it.
Fucking of course I would have told you that! This is insane! It's... It's wrong! And you should have at least waited because... Because I can fix this. I can save you. I mean, that letter Dinah wrote has to be real.
Dinah's crazy. We don't know if that letter means anything.
I'm going to find the real killer and I'm going to tell the police.
It's too late for all that.
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Chapter 6: How did Reed's choice impact his relationship with Ella?
Chapter 7: What are the implications of the plea deal for Reed and Ella?
You should have told me!
You would have told me not to take it.
Fucking of course I would have told you that! This is insane! It's... It's wrong! And you should have at least waited because... Because I can fix this. I can save you. I mean, that letter Dinah wrote has to be real.
Dinah's crazy. We don't know if that letter means anything.
I'm going to find the real killer and I'm going to tell the police.
It's too late for all that.
You can't give up. You cannot give up on yourself, Reed. Please. You told me we were going to be together forever. You promised me you wouldn't leave me.
Come here.
This can't be happening.
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Chapter 8: What does Reed confess to Ella about his decision?
I can't do any of that without you.
Stop.
Stop, Reed.
You have to do that. And if you meet someone else... Reed, stop!
Are you still gonna take me to the prom?
If you want me to, of course.
I don't even know why I care about prom. It's so stupid.
Hey, hey. No, it isn't. You're gonna have a really good prom, okay? And we're gonna make the most of the time we have left.
Can you hold me, please?
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