Previously on Dynasty...
I am pulling up the plans to take the company public.
ADAM: The mass is a stage four
glioblastoma.
to do everything in my power
to keep our love alive.
I need you to help me do that.
We can buy our own club.
I'm in.
This whole modeling thing has changed you.
You're out of control!
I'm doing what I have to do for my career!
I want you out of Atlanta... permanently.
I'd offer you something to get you
through it, but you did say that was a one-time thing.
Just to get through the party and get this job.
FALLON: I may have said bourbon, Amir, but you should know
that I meant scotch because my castle
isn't in Kentucky, it's in Scotland.
Just be thankful I didn't fire you for stealing that stapler.
Fallon seems extra today.
Yeah, her IPO roadshow starts tomorrow.
She's on edge. Mm.
I'm guessing it's not a "traveling the countryside,
looking for quaint antiques" roadshow. No.
No, normally we would spend a few weeks on the road
pitching investment groups, but we need to compress
our timeline, so we're bringing the road to us.
Which means a marathon day of meetings
that could make or break her public offering.
That castle restoration really put the company in the red.
I had to restore the castle
to get the land for the offices.
But thank you for reminding me that if this IPO flops,
I won't only be in major debt,
but I also will have destroyed my family dynasty.
So forgive me if I'm a little...
Tense. Did you know I'm one of only four women
in America taking a company public this year?
Yes, I'm also the youngest ever.
That sounds incredible. It is.
And you have nothing to worry about.
I have an entire toolbox full of closing techniques,
and I'm happy to teach a young dog old tricks.
Aw, as much as I love being compared to a canine,
I think I'll pass on your toolbox.
This isn't the kind of deal that can be closed
with a handshake and a cigar on the golf course.
You know, C.A. wasn't just some mom-and-pop operation.
It was literally you and your pop
running a private company, but since I'm taking mine public,
I have to bring in the big guns, which is why Jillian Van Horn
is meeting us at the office in ten.
Jillian Van-who?
She took Spotify public.
They call her the IPO miracle-worker, which...
isn't really the best nickname, but...
you get the point, so let's go.
And I'll get you up to speed.
(sighs)
Looks like I'm gonna miss
the most important meal of the day.
And I think I'm gonna probably end up working late tonight,
too, so don't wait up for me.
You're welcome for the refill.
Although I'm not sure you deserve it
after how you treated Chloe.
I simply asked if the coffee beans
were sustainably sourced.
I like my caffeine ethical.
As opposed to the rest of your life?
Mm. Speaking of which,
did you find a house yet?
I will not be rushed in real estate
or breakfast ordering.
I am paying for my room, aren't I?
Well, maybe you'd like to upgrade
to our presidential suite?
I could use the extra cash for the hotel expansion.
There you are.
Angry Anders. I'm out of here.
Are you insane?
SAM: Yes!
What crawled up your culottes?
You brought Oliver to Atlanta,
and put him up in this hotel?
And clearly failed to pay the staff enough
for their discretion.
You should be thanking me.
You've been trying to end Kirby and Adam for months.
Not at the expense of my daughter's wellbeing,
which Oliver puts in danger.
Kirby's wellbeing is not my concern.
(scoffs) Ah...
But Adam's is.
ANDERS (recorded voice): Did you enjoy watching her suffer?
ADAM (recorded voice): I made sure she slipped away in her sleep,
which is more than she deserved after lying to me my whole life.
How did you get that?
The case involving Adam and his fake mother is closed.
Have Oliver on a plane within 48 hours
or this goes to the police.
At which point, the case will be unclosed.
Do enjoy your breakfast.
Good morning.
Huh. Another night out on the town with your ex?
I promised you I'd only see Oliver
in a professional capacity,
and that's all I've been doing.
Oh, right. So you were professionally drinking,
or professionally doing drugs again.
We were networking.
Modelling is all about who you know.
To get the next job, you have to make connections.
Networking. Right.
When you were trying to get Chief of Staff,
I did everything I could to support you.
I know I'm not a posh doctor,
but a little support from you would still be nice.
Sorry, I just...
I have a lot going on at the hospital right now,
and I... miss you.
Can we have dinner tomorrow night?
Oh, I can't. I have a shoot.
At night? Again?
Sam's letting us use the bar at La Mirage, and we can't get in
till after the last dinner seating.
Now, if the interrogation's over,
I really need to have a shower.
Dominique. Hi.
Um, this got delivered to the main house for you.
And you're delivering it yourself?
Should I get the bomb-sniffing dogs?
Not necessary.
I've been looking for an excuse
to stop by and say thank you.
You played a big part in getting the manor back
from Alexis, and I'm grateful.
Don't mention it. She was a horrible landlord.
(chuckles)
family's important to Blake,
and I'm really glad
he's got his sister in his life.
I hope you'll stick around.
Thanks.
I guess you're wondering why I've had
so many packages recently.
Actually, I should probably...
I can tell you're curious. (chuckles)
Every year, the Atlanta Fashion Council sponsors
a runway show for an up-and-coming designer,
and I've been selected as a finalist.
Good for you. I hope it works out.
maybe next year you and Blake can sit front row
at my Paris fashion show.
By next year, this place will be on every
must-see list in Atlanta.
With the new venue next door connecting La Mirage
to Club Colby, we'll have retail, dining
and an event space all in one.
Like a little slice of Vegas.
Except not like Vegas.
Please have a look.
Hey, partner. I didn't think I'd see you until later.
Wait, did I mess up the time?
No. 4:00 p.m. tennis practice.
And thanks again for agreeing
to play with me in the tournament.
You know the Children's Center is a charity
near and dear to my heart.
Please, it's the least I could do
for my new business partner.
Well, your business partner is
actually here on business.
Specifically, an astronomical bill I just got for
"swan-head purse hooks."
I don't know what that means.
They're an essential.
And really, you don't need to worry about this kind of thing.
That's the benefit of being a silent partner.
Except that invoice made me realize
if I'm paying half the bills, maybe I should be
a little less silent. Plus...
I majored in business.
I might as well make myself useful
when it comes to the bottom line.
Well, I am happy to discuss the bottom line,
just not right now.
I'm trying to solve a construction issue.
What issue?
The hotel's a designated historical building,
so we need approval from the city council to renovate,
but they don't have any open hearings for eight months.
We can't afford to wait eight months.
I know.
And I didn't even major in business.
I got the name of a contractor
that has an in at the city council office.
I'm meeting him at the hotel.
Great. You can explain
purse heads on our walk over.
Mm, purse hooks, swan heads.
That's what I said. No.
Welcome to Fallon Unlimited,
a multi-faceted media empire
with a little something for everyone.
Our radio station syndicates to 48 countries.
Our publishing arm covers books,
print media and even social platforms.
Oh, remember, Fallon,
you've got projectors on three sides.
You can't flap your wings.
Hey, good. You're just in time
to watch me rehearse. Take a seat.
Oh, no, I've already seen the show today.
Hmm? What's this?
That's the livestream of Qualquest's IPO roadshow.
Also produced by Jillian.
TECH EXEC (over iPad): Welcome to Qualquest,
a multifaceted biotechnology group
with a little something for everyone.
Our researchers are running trials
in 22 countries.
Holograms?
IP-OMG.
Do you only have one idea?
No, I have a ton.
What I don't have is time to implement an entirely
new concept on such short notice.
But you couldn't even write me an original script?
You don't need one.
Qualquest is a biotech company.
There's no overlap in your target audiences.
The head of a creative media company
can't just rip off someone else's concept.
That is the opposite of creative.
Let's not overreact.
You're fired.
What? Mm-hmm.
ALL: Good-bye. Good-bye. Good-bye.
You heard 'em. Go.
(scoffs)
Oh. Well, I guess it's time
to get your damn toolbox out.
Hmm?
The metaphorical toolbox.
The one we need to save the company tomorrow.
I really need it now.
Yeah, I knew what you meant.
I just wanted to hear you say it again.
Mm.
♪ ♪
Cristal, you okay?
I want to make sure Blake has happy memories
when I'm gone,
and that he doesn't forget me.
That's a little maudlin.
It's realistic.
You said the chance of finding a clinical trial for my cancer
is about as likely as Blake becoming a socialist, remember?
Well, then, let's get him a "Feel the Bern" sweatshirt.
'Cause I found a drug trial at the Halsted School
for Medicine and Science in Baltimore,
and they're showing promising results
for shrinking lymphatic tumors.
Talk to me like I'm not a doctor.
These tumors share a lot of characteristics
with the one you have,
so if the drugs work on them,
there's a slight chance they could work
in shrinking brain tumors, too.
I already talked to the guy who runs the study,
and he's willing to include you.
Commuting to and from Baltimore
would be hard to keep from Blake,
but maybe if I told him I was joining
the advisory board for a charity up there...
Actually, it's an inpatient program,
so you'd have to relocate for six to eight weeks.
I can't move to Baltimore to join a study
that isn't even for brain tumors
for a slight chance.
If it works, this could improve your eligibility for
for surgery by five to ten percent.
So that's a 95% chance that these are my final months.
I don't want to spend them living apart.
Well, if you told him the truth, he could go with you.
So his final memories of our marriage will be
hospital food and grief?
What about your family?
Are you even planning on telling them?
My father and I had a falling out.
So, no, I'm not, and it's fine.
I appreciate the trouble you've gone to,
but... I'm sorry.
What if the trial were local and outpatient?
What if we could do this without Blake knowing about it?
Would you do it then?
Theoretically? Yes.
That's all I need to know.
Can I ask you why you're doing all this for me?
I'm grateful, but considering our history...
That's all it is, history.
You're family.
Family's the most important thing.
LEO: Your architect did a nice job.
Getting you on the schedule for next week should be no problem.
Great.
That easy?
Yeah. My cousin manages the city council office.
And you're just doing this just to be a nice guy?
I'm a businessman.
I charge an administrative fee.
That's fine with us.
You guys hire a construction crew yet?
'Cause I'd be willing to waive
my fee if you use my crew.
A project just fell through.
That sounds amazing. When can you start?
(chuckles) As soon as city council approves us.
I'll be in touch.
Why are you not happy about this?
You just hired that guy without asking me.
Or checking his references.
Another hotelier recommended Leo-- that is his reference.
That might be how you work, but I like
to dot my I's and cross my T's.
That's business 101.
Maybe, but while you're busy crossing your eyes,
Leo will take another job and we'll lose
a good crew and our spot on the schedule.
Things in the hospitality industry move really fast.
This is my area of expertise, so just trust me, okay?
Fallon Unlimited also prides itself
on fostering an inclusive environment,
with women and people of color making up over 50%
of our board-- What?
Oh, save that for the snowflakes.
Investors want to hear about the numbers.
I think we should call it a night.
No. No, we can't.
Jillian already told investors
that we have, you know, "consciously uncoupled."
Just makes it sound like I'm some sort of diva
who's impossible to work with.
Amir, why would I want a cake pop? I'm not six.
Which is obviously not true.
Okay, but you need to use more tools from my toolbox.
Remember my ABCs?
Accuse, blackmail, cheat.
Accuse the competition of misbehaving,
always have blackmail and, if necessary,
you cheat on the financials.
I still can't believe that your epic toolbox
basically boils down to "lie, cheat, and steal."
I mean, some of your schmoozing tips might work, but...
everything is scrutinized in the public sector.
And I don't want to lie.
I want to do this my way.
Which is what?
Proving that the Carrington dynasty is more
than just failed marriages, a torched vineyard,
and two bodies in a lake.
We're a reputable company.
Don't be naive. No one's gonna care
how many bodies were in the lake
if you're successful.
Business is business.
Which means doing whatever it takes to close the deal.
Use the entire toolbox, all right?
A hammer without a nail is just a hammer.
It's also a hammer with a nail.
But, yeah, I guess we're just gonna have to...
agree to disagree on how we do this.
Wonderful incorporation of structure and texture.
You've got a good eye.
I'd like to think so.
I look forward to seeing your proof of concept.
Mm.
Does anyone have a hose?
Because these designs are on fire.
Oh, my God, thank you!
PJ: Okay, everybody,
we are going to break now.
When we get back, it's final-step time.
We'll be evaluating your sample designs,
so be sure to set up your dress forms
how you'd like us to see them.
What are you doing in my room?
The security in this place is terrible.
Since I'm paying, it's technically my room.
Cheer up, today is your lucky day.
I am going to pay you the rest of what I owe you,
and then you can hop on back to Australia.
Why?
Adam and Kirby are barely speaking.
I just need a few more days.
(chuckles) Please.
No, thanks.
I'm set.
This job is good for my career
and the money will be good when I get paid.
I can make your life very difficult
if you stick around.
I like Atlanta.
And I like Kirby.
So I'll take my chances.
Now get out of my suite
before I tell your son who's funding it.
Fallon Unlimited prioritizes
diversity and inclusion.
Our board is comprised
of over 50% women and people of color.
Now I'd like to direct your attention
to our prospectus.
As you can see, our five-year projections show gains
across the board.
♪ D. ♪ And, um...
um, when you invest in us...
...you'll never have to worry about a national news anchor
at your company passed out in his trailer
forcing his DUI victims to sign NDAs.
Hold on, who are we talking about here?
Oh, no, no, no, no. Just like I told the guys
before you, I don't traffic in rumors, so...
What happens at Fairfax stays at Fairfax.
Fairfax?
Pilman Media Group?
Look, let's just focus on investing in a company
that is scandal-free and exponentially growing.
Now who wants some scotch
while I walk you through our castle renovation, yeah?
(investors murmuring)
Is any of that true?
It will be...
after you make it true.
(chuckling)
Oh, I didn't expect you to join me.
Well, I didn't expect to go bald, but these things happen.
I hope you called me here
to tell me that Oliver is halfway around the world.
If by "the world," you mean "this hotel"
and by "halfway," you mean "six floors up"?
Yes.
I always knew you were a dreadful mother,
but I didn't think you'd let your own son go to prison.
What am I supposed to do?
Oliver likes your daughter and doesn't want to leave.
Surely you must have a deceitful trick or three
up those pinstriped sleeves of yours?
Why don't you use one of those on someone other than Kirby?
If you are so worried about Kirby,
why don't you talk to her?
I tried that.
Kirby is not very rational when it comes to Oliver.
Maybe you should try some tough love.
You can be kind of a pushover.
Well, this pushover is just
24 hours away from going to the police.
Sure.
Congratulations.
40% of your future shares pledged.
Yeah, except I feel
like I need a shower after lying like that.
Well, that feeling goes away.
Besides, it's not lying if it's the truth.
Some very colorful HR complaints
about a certain company have already been
leaked to The Times. We're all set.
Okay, so now we just need
Trask Global Media to make the same pledge
this afternoon and our IPO
will be bulletproof.
What do we know about Warren Trask?
He's worth about 40 billion,
lives in a split-level in the West End
and still drives a '93 Pontiac.
So he's cheap.
I'm thinking we go with C.
We cheat a little on the restoration numbers,
to minimize our asset to debt ratio.
I don't think I've ever been more proud.
Except our financials are in the public now.
So if this guy does his due diligence,
then he's gonna see that the numbers are off.
You know that good ol' boys' club you disdain?
Trask's brokerage firm is practically the clubhouse.
Look, I'll just call in some favors,
and make sure he sees what we want him to see.
Great, and then next month maybe we could get
the castle numbers down?
You know, so it's actually the truth.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the truth is more your wheelhouse.
So, we'll deal with that later.
As the chief of staff,
I want to put this hospital on the map,
elevate our profile, so...
I propose partnering with Halsted Medical
on an oncological research trial.
KAREN: Not happening.
All the research money for the fiscal year has been allotted
to the interns you brought in.
So let's just get creative with the numbers.
Just move some things around.
We got half a million dollars from the Rosenthal fund.
That's designated to upgrade our radiology equipment.
A research trial isn't feasible right now.
Bring it up again in six months.
No, I-I don't have that kind of time.
We-we don't-- we could be saving more lives.
And we will, just not with that.
Let's turn to the janitorial budget.
Housekeeping.
They always say the first thing to go is the memory.
Card.
(laughing)
Okay.
(gasps)
Where have you been? What does a cheap billionaire drink?
Should I lose the scotch?
I was talking to your assistant.
And, unfortunately, none of this matters.
Trask cancelled.
What? No, no, he can't cancel.
If he doesn't invest, then we won't hit our target number,
which means the IPO flops and I'll have to sell assets
to pay for the restoration of a castle I don't even live in.
Not to mention the humiliation
of being the youngest woman ever to tank an IPO.
Why are you yelling at me? It's not my fault
he went in for an emergency root canal.
Root canal? And he couldn't come to a simple meeting?
My God, suck it up.
You know what? No.
We will reschedule him for dinner.
We'll woo him over red wine, soft foods and painkillers.
Yeah, I tried. It's his daughter's sweet sixteen.
Apparently, he's not missing that
no matter how drugged up he is.
Then I guess we're crashing a sweet sixteen party.
(gasps) My dress!
Bold use of gemstones, Kitty-Kat.
I didn't do that. Someone vandalized my sample.
I'd suggest calling the fashion police,
but they'd probably arrest you for bad taste.
I need to talk to the judges.
Afraid it's too late
for that. Thank you all for your patience
as we evaluated your prototypes.
We were judging not only your design ability,
but technical skill as well.
I know it's been a long day, so we won't keep you waiting
any longer.
Someone can't wait to make her acceptance speech, I see.
That's right, Kat,
the Atlanta Fashion Council will be sponsoring
your runway show at Fashion Week.
Oh, my God! Thank you!
I'm sorry, but is this a joke?
That dress is a tacky nightmare.
Of course it is.
This was never about the clothes.
Kat's got 500,000 Instagram followers
and a lot of years left in the tank.
She's just a little more, uh, on brand for us.
Thanks for applying.
Hmm!
(indistinct chatter)
We're starting in two minutes.
What's up with the phone?
Trying to track down those hooks.
They were supposed to get here this morning.
Oh, they're not coming. I cancelled the order.
Too expensive.
Budgets are my area of expertise.
Trust me.
Interesting.
Mind if I serve first for us?
(sighs): Sure.
You're gonna do what you want anyway.
♪ ♪
♪ If you think we're getting back together ♪
♪ That I would be on your arm forever ♪
♪ It won't happen now, not now or ever ♪
(people groaning)
That was mine.
Sorry, I thought you cancelled the point without telling me.
♪ ♪
♪ You broke my heart in two ♪
♪ Now you and me are through ♪
♪ Yeah, I'm so over you ♪
♪ Yeah, I'm like, "Whatever" ♪
♪ Oh, yeah... ♪
MICHAEL: I know you're not used
to looping me in on decisions,
but next time you're gonna poach,
how about you let me know? Sure.
(grunts)
WOMAN: Out!
(gasps)
(people shout)
Damn!
I guess getting to drop shots
isn't your area of expertise.
♪ You broke my heart in two ♪
Ow!
You did that on purpose.
Sun was in my eyes.
Well, I hope you can see that this partnership is over.
Come on.
♪ Yeah, I'm like, "Whatever." ♪
♪ Lollipop, lollipop ♪
♪ Oh, Lolli, Lolli, Lolli, Lollipop... ♪
Whoa-ho.
FALLON: In retrospect, you forcing me
to have my 16th birthday on Larry Ellison's yacht
so you could pick his brain about nanotech seems quaint.
You know, I seem to remember shelling out
for a custom Porsche.
All right, let's find Trask.
Once you pull out Blake's greatest hits,
we'll be home free.
Then maybe we can escape this place before we get diabetes.
(chuckles): Hmm.
♪ I call him ♪
♪ Sweeter than candy on a stick... ♪
Whoops. (chuckles)
I'm guessing this isn't the ladies' room? No.
But if you want to use that fern over there, I won't look.
Or narc.
but I'll pass.
Quick question:
Who are you, and what are you doing at my party?
My dad invite you?
I'm Fallon Carrington. Hi.
Let me guess. You were a TriDelt at Princeton?
Nope. Just a regular bitch at NYU.
So why are you here?
My dad's decided I have to go to Princeton.
You could do worse than Princeton.
Not the point.
I'm so over him thinking he knows better than me.
He doesn't believe I'm smart enough
to do things my own way.
I mean, he has decades of experience,
and he is the sixth richest man in the world,
so that should count for something. Yeah.
It counts for how old and out of touch he is.
He's always talking about how I need a job after school.
My TikTok takes ten times more work
that scooping ice cream, and it pays a ton.
My latest post has 250,000 unique interactions.
And that translates to a steady income how?
I'm a skinfluencer.
I do ironic punk princess makeup tutorials.
And when you've got four million followers,
big brands fork over cash for sponcon challenges.
I was gonna do a new one tonight,
but my dad won't even play my favorite song:
"Drivers License."
Oh. Well, yeah, I mean, that's a little sad and depressing
for tonight's theme, don't you think?
It's supposed to be my party.
And I guess you'll cry if you want to.
You're so lucky.
To be old and make your own decisions.
Totally.
#OldAndBlessed.
You two look like you're working hard.
What are you doing here?
Oh, I came to be more supportive of your career,
but I suppose that ship has sailed.
The shoot got cancelled.
Someone broke into Ollie's hotel room
and wrecked his equipment.
Poor Ollie. I guess you had to stay and console him.
Well, whoever did it also sent the models pervy photos
from his e-mail.
The magazine fired him.
So, yeah, I stayed to console my friend.
He seemed pretty good when I walked in.
Relax, mate.
I'm not your mate.
And this is none of your business.
Especially now that you're unemployed.
Kirby, can we go?
Go on. I'll be fine.
Can't just leave him here, Adam.
Don't you see that he's playing you?
What's that supposed to mean?
It means that when I came by the shoot the other night,
he was practically groping you.
I walk in now, he's groping you,
and there's no shoot.
And you don't find it convenient that his camera was vandalized,
like the other day when his photos were corrupted?
Happy?
You could have done that yourself. I would have.
Can we please just talk about this at home?
Kirby wants to stay. Maybe you back off.
I can't do this anymore.
Come home with me, or...
or we're done.
Well, I'm staying, so...
I guess we're done.
You can't be serious.
Your mother was right about you.
What do you know about my mother?
I know she paid me to come here and break you two up.
I barely had to do anything.
You wrecked this all on your own.
ADAM: Kirby, you knew about this? No.
But it just makes me realize
how much I need to stay away from you
and your family.
Okay, I did a little recon.
It turns out the root canal was just an excuse.
Apparently, Trask thinks the only investment worth making
in a woman your age is a new set of boobs
for his third wife.
His words, not mine.
So we crashed a child's birthday party
just to hit a dead end with an ageist misogynist?
Not so fast. Look, he'll do whatever we say
once you whip out Blake's favorite tool.
You hear how that sounds, right?
I'm talking about blackmail.
But do I really want an investor who has to be blackmailed
into backing me?
Yes. The stakes are too high
for you to die on a hill of morality
right now.
It's not about morality.
It's about doing this my way.
the only person you'll be hurting is yourself.
I don't care. Because you know what?
At least if I fail, I will be failing on my own terms.
And I can at least give the birthday girl
a gift she actually wants.
♪ ♪
Hey! Excuse me.
Candy, this one's for you.
(intro to "Drivers License" playing)
♪ You're probably with that blonde girl ♪
(laughs)
♪ She's so much older than me ♪
♪ She's everything I'm insecure about ♪
♪ Yeah, today I drove through the suburbs ♪
♪ 'Cause how could I ever love someone else? ♪
WOMAN: Whoo! All right!
♪ And I know we weren't perfect ♪
♪ But I never felt this way ♪
♪ For no one ♪
♪ And I just can't imagine ♪
♪ How you could be so okay ♪
♪ Now that I'm gone ♪
(laughs)
♪ What you wrote in that song about me ♪
♪ 'Cause you said forever ♪
♪ Now I drive alone past your street. ♪
Hey, uh, Candy! Screw Princeton!
Girl power! Own the patriarchy!
Bye!
Adam.
Are you okay?
How could I...?
Drop the act, Mother.
Every time I think you've found an ounce of maternal instinct,
you prove me wrong-- but you...
you've gone too far this time. Oh, please.
You will thank me eventually.
That Tasmanian trollop was never good enough for you.
No, the only person who's not good enough for me is you.
(gasps softly)
We're done.
Adam...
I really don't think I could ever forgive you.
(door closes)
Thanks for coming.
Beer?
(exhales)
I won't bill you for half of it, I promise.
(laughs)
Look...
I've been running the hotel by myself for the last two years,
and I guess I am just not used to waiting for someone else
to weigh in.
But that's no excuse. I trust your judgment,
and I shouldn't have hired Leo without talking to you first.
And I should have listened to you about the budget.
So I'm sorry.
So am I.
I may have been a little overeager
about hitting the budget thing so hard.
And after you left,
I had to finish out our match with a ball boy.
(chuckles) We lost.
Quickly.
You and I are clearly a good team.
We are.
And then, I stopped at The High Beam
for a drink and to feel sorry for myself,
but I had all of our bags,
and there wasn't a single damn place to hang them.
Purse hooks.
You were right. (chuckles)
I've obviously got a lot to learn about design.
And I've got a lot to learn about trusting my partner.
Tomorrow, I'll tell Leo we need to take a step back
so you and I can make this decision together.
And don't worry,
I know you hit me with the ball by mistake.
Yeah. It was totally a mistake.
Mm-hmm.
(chuckles)
(playing piano)
How did it go?
(stops playing)
No, with the hospital board.
Cristal, I'm...
I knew it was a long shot.
Thank you for trying.
They approved it.
What? Really?
We can start treatment next week in Atlanta.
I'll give you all the details tomorrow.
(sighs) This is so great.
Thank you.
(footsteps approaching)
Oh...
Please tell me that's not the last piece
of Mrs. Gunnerson's chess pie.
I was really counting on that to get me through the shame
of destroying my family dynasty.
Also, I didn't eat anything at the sweet sixteen.
It is the last piece.
(scoffs)
but this pie is my only consolation
in a world in which apparently I'm too old to compete. Mm.
If it makes you feel any better,
tonight I was passed over for being too young.
Evidently there is no right age to be a woman in business.
It would be one thing if it was about the work.
I did really good work.
But one old man doesn't think I'm marketable, so that's it.
Turns out you still have to be a blonde pixie
with a half a million Instagram followers
to make it past the gatekeepers.
You're right.
Maybe...
we can't wait for the patriarchy
to decide we're worthy.
Maybe we have to do this our way,
until we can't be denied.
(laughs)
ANDERS: It's almost dawn.
Where have you been?
Out.
Fine. Out with Oliver.
Do I need to remind you
that the last time you got involved with Oliver,
you went to jail?
And what would you know about it?
You weren't even around.
I've always watched out for you, wherever I was.
Well, who do you think paid for your barrister?
Let me just go find your "father of the year" award.
Do you really want to go back to all that?
You robbed a nursing home, for God's sake.
Spare me the lecture. I'm an adult.
Now you see, that's
the first thing you've said that I agree with.
You are an adult, and you are free
to you live your life any way you like.
Just not here.
And not like this.
♪ ♪
So you're kicking me out?
Unless you decide you want to change your behavior.
(scoffs softly)
(chuckles)
So, there's nothing further to discuss.
Trust me, for your own good.
When you're ready, I'll be here.
No, you won't.
Because all you've ever done is abandon me.
Leo, hey. Thanks for coming.
So, we should have a date set for your hearing
by the end of the day.
Great news. Yep.
The crew's gonna stop by here later
to look at the site. Stick around.
You'll be spending a lot of time with them
over the next couple of months.
You should probably get used to the faces.
Yeah, I need to talk to you about that.
You see, um,
hiring your crew might have been a little premature,
and we need to pump the brakes.
My partner and I want to evaluate
all our options before we completely commit to you.
No problem. I get it.
You do?
Thanks for understanding.
Just like I'm sure you get that...
I can't guarantee you a spot on the council schedule
if we're no longer working together.
Whether we hire you or not,
I'm happy to pay your administrative fee.
I just don't know if I can trust you anymore.
And my guys really don't like it
when someone goes back on their word.
Well, I'm sure, but...
What can I say?
They're hotheads.
Sometimes they act out in not so pleasant ways.
I'm sure your hotel will be fine, though.
Is this some kind of threat?
It's, uh...
free advice.
Uh...
You know what? Forget I said anything.
We'll use your crew.
They sound great.
Perfect.
I'll give you a call in a couple of hours about that hearing.
Drinking breakfast again?
Never a good sign.
Adam found out what I did
and never wants to speak to me again.
And since Oliver is still in town,
I can only assume that you are going from here to the police.
Oh. (chuckles)
I am not.
Same, please. Excuse me?
Last night, I asked Kirby to leave the manor.
I don't know when I'll talk to her again.
So you went with tough love?
I did what I had to do.
The point is, you and I have already lost a child.
And now I've lost a second one.
If there's any chance that you can repair
your relationship with Adam,
I'm not gonna get in the way.
I destroyed the recording.
Your son is safe.
(sighs) Thank you.
Thank you.
They sure don't make it easy, do they?
(both chuckle)
To parenthood.
Indeed.
$40 a share? That can't be right.
Oh, it's right all right.
What, did Trask have a change of heart?
Oh, no. Absolutely not.
In fact, he might have actually filed
a restraining order against me.
Fortunately, he's not the only Trask with clout.
Oh, what, does he have a brother?
Ah, and the patriarchy rides again.
No, Candy-- the birthday girl--
she has a huge following on TikTok.
And after we left,
she created an original audio Dubsmash challenge
of my performance.
Yeah. Translation, please.
All you need to know is that it went viral,
and now a huge celebrities like Lizzo want
a piece of this scrappy, female-owned business.
Well, sometimes all you need is a little luck.
Luck? Luck you.
My PR team worked overnight to make this happen.
And with what I'm paying them in overtime,
I wouldn't be surprised if they're all laying
on a yacht in Mykonos right now.
Well, I am impressed, huh?
Hey, another tool for our toolbox.
Yeah, about that...
There's not gonna be a toolbox anymore.
Or an "our."
Are you firing me?
I don't believe in labels, but yes.
I am.
I mean, if the sweet sixteen taught me anything,
it's that fathers are fathers.
I value your opinion so much
that I second-guess myself when I need to stand on my own.
Yeah. Yeah, I get that.
I'm very proud of you.
You're gonna do great without me.
Thank you.
Oh, I did get you a going away present.
Do you remember that, uh,
private airline company you wanted me to buy?
Yeah. Primetime Private Air.
I bought it and I'm giving it to you.
Well, this is a very generous severance.
Maybe I'll be able to finally get my pilot's license.
I can take you someplace fun for your 30th birthday.
Or you could just get me another Porsche.
Are you okay?
It's probably best this way,
not having to see her at breakfast every morning.
You've done so much for me.
I mean, beyond what I ever expected.
So if there's anything I can do to help,
just say the word.
ADAM: Karen?
Hey, um, I wanted to talk to you about using
the Rosenthal grant money
for the research trial I was telling you about.
You mentioned that in the meeting.
It's still not possible.
Nah, I think you're gonna be able to find a way
to make it work, especially the hospital's been so generous
in, uh, making your sister's treatment possible.
Excuse me?
Melinda Strauss. Age 42.
That's your sister, right?
Coma patient. She was in a car accident.
Been here for a couple of months.
According to her file,
she is receiving care at a drastically reduced rate.
The board approved that.
She doesn't have insurance, so...
Which is why it would be sad
if we had to kick her out.
You can't do this.
Of course, it may not be a problem for you
for too much longer.
I mean, coma patients go
into spontaneous respiratory failure all the time.
What do you want?
My research trial starts Monday.
Find the money.
(birds singing)
(sighs)
My dad kicked me out.
Can I crash with you tonight?
Unfortunately, Alexis cut off my tab,
and without the paycheck from the photo shoot,
I can't even afford a crappy motel.
So it looks like we're both out of a place to sleep tonight.
Who needs sleep?
You do make a good point.
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