Still Star-Crossed

When Rosaline returns to Verona and tries to prove Benvolio’s innocence, Paris decides to take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Lady Capulet’s relationship with Paris comes to a head, and a shocking discovery about Lord Montague’s past is revealed.

An argument between Lord Montague and Lord Capulet leads to a senseless act of violence that makes tensions between the two houses run dangerously high. Meanwhile, Rosaline finds herself in a compromising situation when her fate is in the hands of an unsuspecting person.

Then perhaps you'd like to return

Paris?

An hour ago by the Montague.

They're not your workers, my Lord.

Is there anything I can get for you?

If you'll excuse me,

I promise... I will get it back again.

But to not even call upon us?

We'll need a story about how we first met.

Aye, my Lord.

but mark my words, this is a stain upon our family name.

Where are all the workers?

- I said stay back... - And I said get your hands off me!

I'm sick to death of your bickering.

Have you given any thought to what awaits you on the throne

but we pulled them to search for Benvolio Montague.

Let us not have come this far in vain.

Who knows what else they could be plotting?

Do you not long for your children to be Lords and Ladies

Not that I've heard.

There are too many secrets in this house.

Neither do you.

I'm just looking out for our family name.

Why are you so intent on speaking to the Prince?

I'm not afraid of you.

You should know that better than anyone.

I won't live in a prison, Silvestro.

So you lock me in this House to punish me.

and you'll lose your legacy to the Montagues,

Drop the dagger.

Escalus is here?

And I can kill him and you and Benvolio Montague like that.

When Benvolio finds himself in serious trouble, he surprisingly turns to Rosaline for help. Meanwhile, Princess Isabella travels to Venice to try and make peace with the Doge, but quickly discovers he has other intentions.

in the middle of the night?

And we'll find out exactly what the Friar knows.

Verona clearly rivals Venice

You know...

your sweet smile and make me forget the fact

I am required to protect all those beneath my roof.

But this is how dresses are being worn at court.

Are there many foreign women who pass through?

Or so you've been told.

Open the door! Let us in immediately!

We are here on the Prince's orders.

Yes, yes... I know the story.

Where are you going? I'm getting the hell

I'm worth nothing to my uncle now.

Oh?

Forces that you must leave alone.

I only know that Count Paris of Mantua

Seven in that party, and I bet there's more

- of both sides. - Yes, yes.

That's all that matters.

This isn't the first time

for any price.

Another story.

But the Doge never needs to know you're a traitor

Follow me. You two stay here.

Rosaline and Benvolio work together to uncover who is responsible for pitting the Montagues and Capulets against each other. Meanwhile, Lord Montague is forced to welcome an unannounced visit from his sister, Tessa Montague, who has a manipulative plan of her own on how to deal with the Capulets,

And yet, I cannot know who this person is,

of that, I swear.

Nor can I bring back the dead,

Someone... she trusted.

You just assume he'll be at a tavern?

That is a wedding gift from my late husband.

Oh, Benvolio is an aimless young man

Which is why I'm desperate for your counsel.

We're far more flexible than you are way out here.

Venice will declare war over this.

You look happy.

and mine went out again,

I'll leave you to your solitude.

My loyalty to my House is of utmost importance.

Then you haven't said enough.

No. No, it's delicious. Of course.

No, no, she was happy.

Murderer!

Your Grace.

Feel what you may, but a man stands accused of murder,

When I say I have no one on my side, I mean no one.

Make a fresh start.

Then I will!

I never thought I'd see the day

I will consider your proposition, Lord Montague.

Come, brother.

Oh!

Do you speak of the fiend? What do you mean?!

Let me handle that.

I want you gone!

I'll live.

The Prince wants you put to death.

In an attempt to convince the citizens of Verona that Benvolio and Rosaline are madly in love, Prince Escalus suggests a public betrothal ceremony. Meanwhile, Livia bonds with Count Paris, and a larger conspiracy to keep the Montagues and Capulets feuding threatens Escalus’ plans for peace.

[Scoffs, coughs]

and promise that one day, I'll be married to a Montague.

To a picnic.

They will if you sell it.

Remember: You're in love.

♪

I want no more trouble with you, Truccio.

Ugh!

Juliet is dead.

He fell from the scaffold on the cathedral.

♪

♪

and you'll never have to be Rosaline Montague...

And the union of our two most powerful families

His Grace sees a tapestry.

Won't Montague and Capulet be flesh and blood soon enough?

If it pleases you.

You must have loved Juliet dearly.

I may be a servant, my... Paris.

[Chuckles] And you?

My friends, my parents...

to marry into a family that killed her father.

You say that Montague and Capulet must become one

it's one I'm willing to pay.

There was a carriage that was going to take me and...

I will be betrothed.

the whole world will know.

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[Screams]

Never mind me.

You oaf... what are you doing?!

Come, we must away.

Do you deny your family is behind this?

"He" who?

[Breathes rapidly]

With Verona in crisis, Rosaline and Benvolio have no choice but to follow Prince Escalus' decree to marry one another in an effort to restore peace, which Rosaline struggles to accept. Lady Capulet continues to mourn Juliet's death, but unsettled by the way she died, is determined to figure out what or who influenced Juliet's decision. Meanwhile, Livia and the nurse work tirelessly, hiding a secret of their own. MORE -LESS

but your presence in this whorehouse

If she says no one's to know, no one is to know.

The Houses of Verona need to see our strength.

than a city divided.

Please!

A century ago, our people were peasants,

When you make Rosaline Capulet Rosaline Montague,

And I think you'll find whores

you and your husband could take me with you.

Anything at all?

I don't want to marry that Montague.

Will you attend?

You work with stone?

It's why they stopped their work

Not well.

Listen, My Lord, if you do not let me do this, you will die.

and I trust our guests will, as well.

Just thought I'd check in on my beloved.

Let us break bread as a united Verona.

Lord Montague's generosity of spirit,

Sit down.

And I knew she was called "the flower of Verona."

Only God can know why someone so young has been taken from us.

Rosaline...

What more do you want from me, Your Grace?

But... I don't understand.

we'll announce our news to everyone.

in the eye and tell him that I am at fault,

You will take the fall.

Wipe down the walls.

At least, that's what I could say.

In the wake of Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths, the Montague and Capulet rivalry escalates. A new royal takes the throne in Verona and struggles to determine what is best for his city, which is at the epicenter of mayhem.

You must always put Verona first.

But instead, you shamed our family name

Go, Benvolio.

A new young prince, properly managed,

who might want you to be happy.

What a shame.

Montagues and Capulets have always fought.

How disconcerting this must be.

Somewhere out here is my one true love.

And just like that, you ruined your life.

I am no coward. I'm family.

Wed?

sit on spikes outside the palace walls?

There's no sin in being a widow, and a virgin widow at that.

and your body will go cold and still

Help us! Somebody, please!

Juliet belongs to no man but me.

Livia is so very gracious.

If you think I can't make you suffer

It was something I had hoped for as they came of age,

N-No, my Lord.

that provides a job, protects a business,

Aah!

about the threats outside the city walls, Brother.

a wife and a mother and a Capulet here in Verona.

Our city wouldn't be in ruins.

What is this about?

Escalus!

My Rosaline.