"Previously on kings..." "David shepherd, you're under arrest." "On what charge?" "Treason." "I'm pregnant." "Your father...he has eyes for David's blood." "King Silas framed this entire case." "You're a traitor." "You're both traitors!" "We act now." "You did that?" "For me?" "I love you." "A group will be meeting to consider the season." "Do it." "Silas is dead." "Jack will be king." "His first order will be to avenge his father's murder." "Don't do this, Jack." "I know it." "He's alive." "Jack has named himself king." "Cross is the real power." "I am the king." "[On radio]: king Silas offered his hand in peace," "And gath bit it." "Killing innocent civilians, murdering our king," "And very nearly his successor." "The prince regent Jack benjamin is alive and well" "And will be crowned sovereign." "And while I can't give details," "Be sure that gath's betrayal" "Will not go unanswered." "Four of our generals and now our press minister." "All loyal to us." "Where one loyalist falls," "Ten others will beg you for their position." "You're very popular, Jack." "It's a message." "My father's still alive" "And his teeth are still sharp." "The panicked bite of a dying dog." "Probably dead already." "Just feels like he could just come back anytime." "He's not coming back." "He's one man against an army that answers to us." "You've been afraid of your father your whole life." "Now might be a safe time to grow a pair" "And flaunt them." "I can only put the crown in front of you." "They need to see you take it." "Sir." "Sir, you should hear this." "[On radio]: public opinion now firmly in favor" "Of military action with a reengagement of..." "[Silas on radio]:" "people of gilboa," "A few days ago," "Our nation was a victim of a coup d'etat." "Your king was shot and the reigns of our country" "Seized by corrupt and evil men." "My people, you have been deceived." "I address you today to say that I," "Silas benjamin, king of gilboa, am alive." "Very much alive." "I am still sovereign of this nation." "I send a message to the traitors who would depose me." "Who would subvert god's will" "And the freedom of my people." "I'm the rightful king of this nation." "I and no other." "I will return to shiloh to take my place" "Given me by god and citizen." "Like an earthquake, I will come." "Silas is still alive." "I told you he was tougher than any bullet." "What did I say?" "I said" "He's got shepherd and thomasina with him." "Yep." "[Sighs]" "So are they still gonna have the ceremony?" "Is Jack gonna take the crown?" "He just had them polish it." "He wants to be the new king." "But we still have an old king." "Can we have two kings?" "Oh, boy." "A man with much to consider." "My whole life I've waited for this moment." "My chance to lead." "To...impress my personality on a country" "And make it better." "Tomorrow it happens." "But I--I don't feel anything." "It's not there." "You mean he..." "Is not there." "Shouldn't he give me something?" "Words of wisdom" "Or...a warning, an image" "For a new standard?" "My father had signs." "Butterflies, whole conversations," "Whatever to give him the confidence" "To speak in his name." "What's my blessing?" "God does not take counsel..." "With sinners." "Recently you and I," "We've been made unforgivable." "We both knew my father needed to go." "And all the others." "All the innocents shot dead." "Your declaration of war." "That's william." "But we allowed it." "Silas was right." "I cannot accuse him and let myself go unscrutinized." "I can make good of our mistakes." "Once you put the crown on my head," "You will see how well it fits." "The crown will never touch your head." "That is the hollowness that you feel." "And you know it." "He knows it." "And he will never speak to you." "Why not?" "[Whispering] you are not the one he wants." "Jack." "That's enough." "There will be no more debate on primacy." "Silas' threats are empty." "We have the chance to rid ourselves of a tyrant." "I'll be crowned as scheduled in a touching ceremony" "To warm every patriotic heart." "But, sir," "If Silas is alive, he's still king." "Does anyone else stand opposed?" "You're worse than he ever was!" "Is this who you are now?" "You gonna shoot me too?" "If you don't sit." "You could've been better, Jack." "You'll have to shoot both of us." "Get them out of here!" "Keep them under watch." "You never do that again." "Jack and william are wrong." "I won't pretend otherwise." "Yes, you will," "Until Silas returns, and then you will pretend even more." "The fate of this monarchy, this family," "No longer lies with your brother." "Jack will die the moment Silas returns." "And if Silas and David don't return?" "I know your father." "He'll come." "And you have to stay alive long enough" "To greet him with open arms." "You keep your head down and your mouth shut." "Tell no one of this pregnancy, especially David." "And you'll have nothing to fear." "I'll take care of everything." "Everything's set." "You can't drink with people you hate." "Life's taught me that much." "Come on." "Might be your last." "So that's it then?" "We die tomorrow." "Odds are not in our favor." "Not like the old days." "Then I was sure." "I'd ask the outcome of a battle," "And he'd answer in thunder," "And the answer would always be yes." "No answer tonight?" "Not for some time." "Hey, maybe we can help you out a little." "Just let us know you're listening out there," "And that you exist and that you care a little" "For the back and forthings of we tiny men" "And that success or death" "In the outcome of battle" "Mean a little out there in the sparkly quintessence." "Just knock the glass over." "An infant could do it." "A breeze." "No?" "I guess we're on our own." "Maybe he doesn't talk to bastards." "And here I thought we were getting along so well." "I know you." "Too well now." "I'll help you tomorrow." "I'll probably die too." "But I'll do it because the people need you." "They have a chance at peace with you." "If we do survive," "I owe you more than apologies." "I wronged you." "The minute I see you in your chair," "I'm out of here." "I don't want to see any of you again." "Do that." "Just promise me one thing." "If god ever does speak to you again," "You'll listen." "Don't." "Curfew's been established across all shiloh." "Streets are secure." "Every roof and corner." "No signs of any disturbance." "Hmm." "Sir." "Reverend samuels." "He won't come for the coronation." "He knows I'll kill him for this." "He said he expects it." "Fine." "Send a team." "Meet his expectation." "Sir, what about the benediction?" "You do it." "How can the crown be missing?" "It's a national treasure," "Blessed and locked in a vault." "The national archives has arranged an alternate." "A false crown and no reverend." "Don't worry about him." "Samuels has already recognized you in public." "You're still his magically approved choice." "This is happening, Jack." "You'll be king in an hour." "Try to enjoy it." "I read from the benediction of the reverend ephram samuels." ""Our cause is just." ""Our union is perfect." ""As we unified our lands," "Unify our purpose."" "Forgive my eyes..." "For what they have overlooked." "Forgive my mouth..." "For its pride." "Forgive these hands..." "For works done and works unfinished." "If I die today..." "I die knowing my offense." ""Guide his eyes, mouth, hands." ""That they see your goals, speak your words," "Build monuments to your gifts."" "Still think he's coming?" "Only let me live long enough" "To see my wrongs righted." "I have walked before you..." "From the time of my youth." "Here I am." "Let this crown be our every hand." "There to lift you up in darkest moments." "Do what your hand finds to do." "Stand aside." "What?" "...is with you." "Don't let him through." "Shoot him." "Orders are to fire." "Prepare to fire." "It's gath." "No." "It's him." "William..." "Bringing guns to a tank battle." "Jack." "Come on!" "Stand aside!" "Do not fire." "Find my son." "Bring him to the airfield." "If you would see peace with gath..." "And war ended," "Stand aside!" "Husband." "Wife." "I believe this is yours." "Where's our son?" "You were gonna put this on Jack?" "Sir" "Say there was a gun to your head," "And I won't have to put one there." "So where are they?" "William cross." "Jack benjamin." "Where are they?" "I ask once more with words" "And then with blood." "I'm here." "I'm not gonna run." "Not anymore." "You said I couldn't be what I was." "God..." "Said I couldn't be what I wanted." "There's nothing left for me..." "But to die." "Do it." "Go on." "Finish it." "I'm ready." "We can think of worse things for you than death." "You could've had everything." "Everyone out." "The plane is waiting." "We have to move." "Not without my son!" "Silas is closing the roads." "He'll find us." "We have to go now!" "Sir, we found cross." "He was just standing in the lobby" "Waiting for us." "Where's your father, andrew?" "His plan was to fly to the calsays." "He had a ship there waiting for him" "To take him to a home on the southernmost tip." "When I came back," "My father told me to watch and learn." "So I did." "I learned who should be king..." "And who shouldn't." "Anything else?" "You lost a son." "I lost a father." "Maybe I could be part of the family." "David." "You're leaving." "All I did was replace one corrupt king for another." "You stopped a war." "Who knows how many lives you saved?" "I can't live here." "Back home, things were either right or wrong." "David, hey," "We can go away together." "What about your family?" "You are my family." "You really mean it." "You'd leave everything behind for me." "You stood by me when your blood took another side." "I'd reward that anything you ask." "No." "No need." "But there were others, kept their heads down," "Did nothing." "I would like to see to their sanction." "It's you." "Silas." "Not bad, right?" "Even you must be impressed today." "You're welcome." "I give, and I am thankful," "For giving is a need." "We understand each other on the point." "It was a mad idea you had in the first place." "Kings?" "A monarchy?" "In this day and age?" "I'm looking out at a city that I built" "In your name." "This is what you wanted." "Deny it?" "[Thunder booms] then you can forgive me." "Then..." "I still have some role yet to play." "Oh, thank you." "Thank you!" "Whatever you want, I am ready!" "Him?" "But why?" "No." "No, what about me?" "What am I supposed to do?" "!" "Don't go!" "Don't go!" "Sir." "Find shepherd." "Bring him to the mansion." "Tell him I listened." "Sir." "Captain." "You said I could go home." "You were asked for." "Seems god has plans other than you might've wanted." "Get used to that." "He spoke to me again." "He told me..." "You were meant to take my place." "Me?" "No." "No, I'm no king." "It's not up to you either." "But why?" "I don't know why." "Because you're good." "I've been good." "Because you're young." "I was young too." "Oh, I gave him that, everything he ever asked for." "But now he turns away." "Loves you." "I don't know that he does." "You have his favor." "I doubt I could've escaped the traps I laid for you." "You never knew what you were being given." "But now..." "Now I see." "How long has he been whispering in your ear?" "He hasn't." "No?" "You didn't feel anything?" "Hmm?" "Before your butterfly crown?" "After?" "Don't lie to me." "I never asked for anything." "He did come to you." "Offered himself behind my back." "Yours for the taking." "Shameful." "The two of you laughing at me." "No." "God loved you." "And so did I!" "I listened to your lies while you were playing me!" "The old fool, huh?" "Is that what you thought?" "Huh?" "Is that what you thought?" "God looked me in the eye..." "And lied to me!" "You backstabbing, cheating whore!" "You're jealous!" "That's why he left you!" "Maybe I should be king!" "Maybe I should!" "David." "What happened?" "He'll never let us go..." "Ever." "Reverend!" "Reverend!" "Reverend!" "Here I am." "I didn't know where else to take him." "Silas did this to you." "He thinks I've stolen god's favor." "You haven't, David." "God gave it freely." "I don't want it." "David shepherd," "Son of jessie, son of judah, know this." "You were chosen" "To be the new king." "It's true, isn't it?" "Where can I take him?" "His only place of refuge..." "You cannot follow." "Gath." "Silas would never look for you there." "Gath?" "I'll--I'll be alone." "I'll have nothing." "You need fear no evil." "You, David, are never alone." "As long as we're together," "You'll be in danger." "I can't risk you." "You have to stay here." "Take this." "Wear it." "And know that I will always love you," "No matter what." "Always know that." "I will never stop loving you," "Ever." "I'll be back for you." "I'll be waiting." "Husband and wife if you like." "Vows of love exchanged before god." "You two were married long ago." "And you will be married for evermore." "I'd pictured prison colder." "She had no part in this." "Her part she'll be glad to play." "You father wants for you a living death," "To brick you into a wall" "With someone who loves you," "Who you can't stand the sight of," "Until you produce an heir," "Which Silas will take and raise right this time." "I...don't understand." "Thomasina, love." "Please." "You've known me since I could crawl." "You went against the family." "You're not charming anymore, Jack." "Don't do this." "It's not so hard." "Just close your eyes and dream of someone who's dead." "Mother, I" "Oh." "An issuance of the king." "For her acts of treason in support of her brother," "Michelle benjamin is ordered exiled from gilboa." "Stripped of any rights as citizen or noble," "Removed from all our lands," "And kept from any company but her own" "For a period of no less than one year." "What are you talking about?" "[Whispers] I told you I would take care of everything." "All our plans." "We'll make new ones." "We'll be young again." "Everything there is to fight for began with you." "You're the stone center." "You're Silas." "Yeah." "And nothing can take the future from this family." "Nothing." "Least of all David shepherd." "Let him go, Silas." "I will find David." "I will hunt him down." "And when his dead body lays at my feet," "I'll come for you for your part in this." "Killing David will not keep you king." "At least god will know I'm angry." "He's gone, Silas." "Where you cannot find him." "His family's safe too." "Nothing can stop god's plan." "I travel that path no more." "I'm a sinner now." "He wants peace." "I want war." "God and I are now constant enemies." "Then I bring a message from the enemy." "Do not search too hard for my servant," "For the day you lay a hand on him..." "Will be the day that you die." "Oh, is that what he says?" "Well, take a message back to him" ""We are at war.""