The Royals - Season 2, Episode 8: Soundtracks

(Flashback) Cyrus puts on a record (old school vinyl) and does a line of coke. He hallucinates that Violet is back, hugs her - it's Queen Helena, who tells Cyrus not to worry; he is suspicious. 

(Flashback) Cyrus calls Violet, then does a line of coke, remembering comments people made about her. He grabs the sword of state and threatens the Queen. The Duchess breaks a vase over Cyrus' head.

Ted wakes up, the ghost of his wife taunts him.

Liam & Eleanor continue to talk about the possibility that Helena murdered Dominique; Ted encounters his wife again in an hallucination; Helena does her makeup; Eleanor gets high; Liam broods.

The Duchess admits she drugged the horse. Helena apologizes to Liam and Eleanor, now that they know the truth and now have to bear the weight of their family's secrets.

Liam & Eleanor discuss what they should do about the monarchy; Ted tells Cyrus they found Violet's car and suspect foul play. He leaves Cyrus with her locket.

Cyrus comes looking for alcohol. Liam tells him about Dominique, tells him he's sorry about Violet. Cyrus reminds Liam every empire is built on blood. Liam confronts Helena - was it worth it?

Eleanor finds out James' story, that his brother's daughter inspired him to come and help a wayward girl... Eleanor.

Liam lets Dominique into the palace, shows her what might have been hers. She says they only see what the press shows them, he should show the public his true self.

Beginning: Liam speaks to someone; Cyrus threatens the Queen,the Duchess slams a vase on Cyrus' head. Again at end; Dominique videotaping Liam through end of the episode.

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