Previously onDynasty...
I had an affair while I was still married to Blake.
And now I have a second cousin
who is actually my daughter.
So Leo's dead?Yeah.
We went too far.We didn't do anything.
We're not murderers. Leo was.
Sorry to just barge in unannounced,
but I'm Eva.I'm Liam.
FALLON: We are going to make a great team
because we've got a new shopping network to launch.
I'm tired of bribing politicians.
Blake Carrington is running to be the next senator
from the great state of Georgia.
I've accomplished more in the private sector
than most people could ever dream of,
which is why I feel called to the public sector.
I, Blake Carrington, am running in the special election
for the vacated U.S. Senate seat in the great state of Georgia
to better the lives of all Georgians.
Starting with my own.
"My father the senator" has a gratifying ring to it.
I have never been more attracted to a politician.
Thank you.
The official announcement will be here tomorrow night,
with press, so I want you all by my side.
Fallon!
And... done.
Now, why did you call all of us down here?
I'm kidding. Great speech.
I would maybe lose the, uh, "called to duty" part.
It doesn't really suit you. Or God.
Can I count on you to be here tomorrow night or not?
Well, as much as I would love to stand up there
with everybody else, waving like a puppet,
I think I have another engagement.
And if I don't, I will make one.
With everything that we have been through,
it is crucial that the voters' first impression of me
is that I'm supported by a loving and unified family.
And it's crucial to me that my company thrive.
Which it currently isn't because my new shopping network
isn't taking any market share from our rival yet.
Is it Home Shopping Today?
Because HST has really stepped up their game.
Yes, Cristal, I'm aware.
Plus, I heard they're making some
new deal with a rising star
to be their next featured designer.
DOMINIQUE: You heard right, my niece.
I'm on my way to their studio now
to talk turtleneck.
You're their new rising-star designer?
Are they aware that you are not particularly new?
Yes, and shut it.
And it's a trial run,
but there's already buzz they're making a deal.
Wish me luck.
Break a leg...
on your way there.
Ooh, ooh.
I have great news.
Perfect. I could use some.
I hired a new crew to finish the construction work,
and I got us a meeting with a vodka company
interested in signing a sponsorship deal with us
once we reopen.
Seriously, you can think about business right now?
Yes. Because we are in business together,
and we are at work.
Well, I haven't slept a wink since what went down with...
...L-E-O.
Okay, why are you spelling his name?
And why are you not sleeping?
Leo's death was our fault.
And I'm legit considering taking time away from here
until I can work through this.
Work through what?
A] Leo was evil.
B] We didn't kill him.
That was Adam's doing.
And C] our expansion is weeks behind schedule.
I'm no psychologist, although I could have been.
However, I do know that trauma must be properly dealt with.
And that involves time and effort.
Look, I honestly don't know that I can take a meeting
in my current mental state.
Like I said, I need time
to get my head on straight.
Wise words. Anyone care for a drink?
Well, hopefully you can get it on straight by Tuesday.
Or I can drink alone.
Blake running for senate is a big swing, even for him.
Although, he is a rich white male,
so I guess craving power is in his blue blood.
I find it hysterical he thinks he can win.
He's got more skeletons in his closet
than a Halloween outlet store.
Doesn't everybody in this family?
But none of us are running for senate. Hmm.
Now... a surprise.
These are for you.
Oh, my God.
They're beautiful.
I love them, and I'm not just saying that,
even though I would.
I have no illusions
that you would lie to spare my feelings.
Those are from the Morell side of the family,
and I wanted to pass them on to you.
After all, you are not just a Carrington.
You know, it's funny.
When I agreed to spend time with you,
I didn't really think I would enjoy it,
but I kind of do.
And obviously the earrings help.
You sound so surprised.
I wasn't sure I could forgive you after...
Well, we don't have time for that list.
[sighs] I just wish your brother was as forgiving.
I worry that he's never gonna speak to me again,
and I don't deserve that... do I?
You see, this is what I thought
spending time with you would be like.
Drama, issues, more drama.
Fine. No more drama or Adam talk.
But I will complain about the stinginess with this rosé.
Garçon!
"I've slayed corporate dragons my whole life.
"Kicking a bunch of senators' asses for Georgia
"will feel like a walk
in Piedmont Park." What do you think?
Maybe a little, um, aggressive?
Mr. Carrington?
Oh, Andrew, you have not met my wife Cristal yet.
Nice to meet you.Nice to meet you.
We've got a small situation with the campaign requirements.
Well, being my campaign manager,
shouldn't that be your situation?
Remember how we needed to submit 36,000 signatures
to the Secretary of State's office within the week
to get on the ballot?Don't tell me we need more.
No, it's still 36,000,
but we need 'em by 5:00 p.m. tomorrow instead.
What? Is that even possible?
I have a plan to get...
I have a better plan. You're fired!
It was an honest mistake, sir. They moved the deadline because
of the holiday last week, and I didn't...
Why are you still here?!
Go find some other campaign to torpedo.
Preferably my opponent's.
We have local and national media coming here tomorrow night
expecting a huge announcement; we need a way to fix this.
Well, maybe firing Andrew was a bit hasty?
He screwed up on day two.
I need someone I can trust implicitly.
Which is why you should be my campaign manager.
Me? I-I know nothing about running a political campaign.
But you know plenty about running an organization.
You ran your family's soccer team for years,
and our foundation, and the clinic.
True, but...But nothing.
You've been looking for a new path in life-- this could be it.
And we'd get to work together, side by side.
You're not gonna let me say no, are you?
Well, this whole thing could be dead by tomorrow at 5:00.
Please?
I need your help.
[sighs]
Okay.
We have 24 hours to get the rest of those signatures
and turn them in for certification.
Time to mobilize.
Okay, so I bought two suits
for the Paysinger Awards tomorrow night, and I figured
I'd skip the part where you make me change three times
and just get your suggestion now.
Yes, the Paysinger Awards. Of course.
So which one of these says "excellence in reporting" more?
Is there a third option?
Hey, I need you to sign these.
Okay, well, just put them on my desk
along with everything else I need to sign.
Thank you, Eva.LIAM: It's not like I'm gonna win.
The other nominees are legends.
But we'll have a blast getting drunk
and talking about how much better I am than them.
Okay, you are going to win, because we are winners.
Although I am feeling a bit of a losing vibe
because Dominique is working with HST,
keeping my network at number two.
Well, having the second-best home shopping network
is nothing to sneeze at.
Well, it's nothing to celebrate either.
And I need her to get me to number one.
I mean, she just checks so many boxes, you know?
Her designs are modern, yet well-priced,
she's a woman of color, and she's family.
And it's a family dynasty.
Hey, I get it, I do. So just throw more money at her.
I can't. My network has a very strict budget,
so I have to be responsible.
I guess I'll just have to treat her
like I would any other member of my family.Good call.
I'll derail her deal, and then, with nowhere else to go,
she'll come running to me, and I'll be able to get her
at a bargain-basement price.
What? That's the way my family treats each other.
Eva.
Hey, the other nominees may be legends,
but your reporting blows them away.
Thank you, Eva.
Oh, and, um... go with the blue.
It'll bring out your eyes even more.
[elevator bell dings]
[clears throat]
What the hell are you doing here?
This is supposed to be a medical house call.
Right. That's not true.
This is my new home, and I wanted to talk to you,
and I didn't know how else to do it.
So you had Fallon trick me into coming here
by asking me to pay a house call to a sick friend?
Yes. Crab roll?
Right. Yeah, Fallon is right about one thing;
someone is sick.
You're certifiably insane if you think
I want anything to do with you.
Would it help if I admitted I owe you an apology?
Uh, let's get a little more specific, I guess.
Are you apologizing for bringing Oliver in
to break me and Kirby up?
For almost getting Kirby killed?
You know what? No, it wouldn't help.
Adam, please, give me one more chance.
The whole reason I moved into this building
was to be closer to my children
in hopes of spending time with you both.
Right. Well, you'll get
more time with Fallon, then, won't you?
[elevator bell chimes]
All you know how to do is lie.
It's how you get through life with everyone.
But here's a little truth.
I will never trust you again.
♪
First of all, NeNe, thank you so much
for taking the time to chat with me.
I know you're always crazy busy.
I am, but it is my pleasure.
I met your father once somewhere at a beach party
in Greece.
Well, I home he wasn't bragging too much
about the size of his yacht.
Of course he was.
So listen, the reason I am calling
is about your clothing line at HST, which I love,
by the way, and your numbers are just phenomenal.
Which is why I was wondering if maybe you'd like to
hop on over to my network instead.
Oh, well, I am flattered, Fallon,
but I've been with HST for a very long time,
and as you said, my numbers are phenomenal,
and they treat me like a queen.
As they should. It's just that, you know,
now that they've made this offer to Dominique Deveraux,
people are starting to say that they might be
trying to replace you.
Replace me? With Dominique who?
I'm not worried. I don't even know who that is.
Oh, well, she's a bold new designer that's absolutely
blowing up, but, you know, I guess they wouldn't want you
to know that they're pursuing someone else.
Well, you know what, I'm gonna call my agent
and figure this out.
I've been with HST a long time,
and I don't want to leave now.
I will if I have to, but I don't want to.
I admire your loyalty, but before you call,
you know what I would do? Use my interest in your line
to renegotiate with them, you know?
Make them back up the money truck
to prove that they value you.
So you don't mind me
using you for leverage?
Of course not.
But obviously this conversation stays between us.
Of course, darling.Bye now. Boop.
That was amazing.
It will be amazing if it stops auntie
from making a deal with the competition.
Oh, who am I kidding? I really don't do humble.
It was amazing.
What are you doing here?
I thought I made myself clear last night.
Adam... I have rounds.
I just need ten seconds, and I'll leave.
I know I lost you,
but I wanted to give you something.
This is a Morell family heirloom.
It was my great grandfather's.
I was leaving it to you in my will, but since
I'm basically dead to you, you might as well have it now.
And that's my ten seconds.
Good-bye, Adam.
Dr. Carrington?
Yeah.Thank you again
for being so attentive to my father before he passed.
I was afraid I wouldn't be able
to make peace with him at the end, but we did.
Thank you for sharing that.
MICHAEL: Look at you.
Okay, should we talk about
the vodka sponsorship meeting details?
I'm sorry, but there's no way I can do that meeting.
But they want to meet us both,
and this wasn't exactly easy to set up.
I have a plan.Perfect. Forward momentum
is the key to recovery.
And I think it'll work.
I'm liking it.
So, my abuelitain Venezuela had a very special way
of dealing with family trauma.
She would take whoever was hurting into nature,
and they would wait for a sign from the elements
to show them how to go forward.
So I'm off to the woods to get a sign.
I'm liking it less.
The meeting is tomorrow.
And do you even know where the woods are?
Not a chance.
I'll find them.
So how long does it usually take before you get your sign?
You can't put a timeline on recovery.
I recall when I twisted my ankle one time,
stomping divots for Blake
at a charity polo match.
Took months to heal.You know what?
I have no idea how long it's gonna take.
It's a sign,
not a traffic light.
Okay, fine. Well, I'm going with you
to make sure you don't miss it.
This is the journalist I think might win tonight.
She spent a year and a half with a Buddhist monk
who never spoke, and then she herself
didn't speak either.
And then she became a monk.
So her acceptance speech would be, like...
[quietly]: Thank you.[door opens]
Yes. [gasps]
Oh, okay, okay, okay.
Want to see a plan come to fruition?
Watch this. They'll be teaching this
next semester at Wharton.
Dom. Hi.
How did it go over at HST?
I heard they just signed a huge new deal with NeNe Leakes.
I hope that didn't affect your deal.
It did. My deal didn't happen.
Your concern is almost touching.
Well, you probably have a sizeable inventory
you're looking to get rid of.
Luckily, I do have my own shopping network.
I could help you out.
Could you, now?I mean, I, you know,
couldn't pay a ton of money, because we are a new network,
but I'll do what I can 'cause, you know, family.
I appreciate your offer,
but I don't dwell on my failures.
I pounce on opportunity.
So I'll be closing a deal with a very well-known retailer
in the next 48 hours.What?
Oh, and since you clearly admire my designs,
you should order soon,
because I'll be selling out.
Sorry, no family discounts.
Okay, they should teach thatat Wharton.
I cannot believe Dom snubbed me for a department store.
Well, snub me once, shame on you.
I'm almost afraid to know what you're thinking
because I can just see sparks flying from your brain.
I'll tell you what I'm not gonna do.
Dwell. Because I can pounce.
I will beat Dom at her own game.
This may sound ignorant, but do you even need
a clothing line?
Yes. Every successful shopping network
has a signature line.
Okay, right. And Dom
is gonna be trading all she can on the Carrington name.
But you know what there's not room for?
Two Carrington brands.
I mean, there's a reason you've never heard
of Marc Jacobs' aunt.
Probably because I've never heard of Marc Jacobs.
So maybe you should call him.
No. I don't need him.
My brand has always been me.
I have been designing clothes since before I could crawl.
I will create my own line,
and I will announce it this weekend before Dom.
Hey, look, I-I admire your competitive fire,
but do you think you could dial it down
for the awards dinner tonight?
You know, just in case I don't win.I'll try.
But it's always so much more satisfying
when I dial it up.
[elevator bell chimes]
Adam.
I was just going out to get some priceless art
for my upstairs hallway.
I've been thinking about our relationship,
and as much as I hate to admit it,
the thought of you dying
while there's discord between us is troubling.
It is troubling.
Why am I the one who has to die in this scenario?
I'm not sure a peace between us is possible,
but I'm willing to try.Well, I am grateful for the chance
to prove that I can be the mother you deserve.
Would you like to go art shopping?
I'm your son, not one of your bored, pretentious friends.
Good start.
You are always welcome here.
And you can stay over if you need to.
I was thinking less roommates,
more having a meal sometime together.
Perfect. I have those all the time.
You can never lie to me again.
Ever.
I get your message loud and clear.
Well, I got a couple hundred at the hospital.
BLAKE: Same with me at the club. So we're still short?
By about 300.
So now what, door to door?No time.
I still have to be at the Secretary of State's office
in an hour, and you have to be back for your press conference
before people start asking questions.
Well, you're not gonna be able to get 300 signatures
by yourself; we'd need an army.
I think I just found one. I'll call you back.
Hi.
Hey. Would you like to buy some candy bars?
We need to sell 800 boxes so we can go to New York
and play in our tournament at Madison Square Garden.
How about I buy twice that many,
so after you win your tournament,
you can stay and see every show on Broadway?
Thank you so much.
You just need to do me one favor.
Okay, yeah.
If I hired you to be the head of my household staff,
would you be comfortable
attending to my children as well?
To be honest, I'm not great with kids,
and I don't change diapers.
Wow. I'm flattered that you think I have
toddler-age children and appalled
by your lack of research before this interview.
[elevator bell chimes]Ah, perfect timing.
Your ride is here.
Good luck with this one.
[sighs]
Amanda?
What are you doing in Atlanta?
Oh... I've been meaning to call.
I was so sorry to hear about your mother.
I'm sure you were.
I wanted to come to London for the funeral,
but I wasn't sure cousins were welcome.
Enough of the games, Alexis. I know you're not my cousin.
[scoffs] Well, of course I am.
I mean, your second cousin.
Your mother was my first.
I know who you really are...
...Mother.
After my mum died, I found my birth certificate
and adoption papers naming you
as my biological mother
and Gabriel Jurgens as my father.
I can't believe that I have been lied to
for my entire life.
I can imagine what a horrible shock
this must be for you.
I don't think that you can.
Well, it's a bit of a shock for me,
and it's kind of the same thing.
[scoffs]
I came here to find out about my family,
so who is Gabriel Jurgens, and where does he live?
I have no idea.
Blake and I were having marital
issues at the time,
and I had an affair with my yoga instructor Gabe.
He was gorgeous, by the way, so you're welcome for that.
I never told Gabe
about the pregnancy.
I completely lost touch with him,
and I'm not even sure Jurgens
was his real last name.
The hospital wouldn't accept
"Gabe, yoga instructor" on the birth certificate, so...
Unbelievable.
I told Blake I wanted a trial separation for a few months,
and I went to Europe to have the baby in secret.
That would be you.
So no one here knows about me?
Blake would have kicked me out of the manor
if he found out.
You and I would have been homeless and penniless,
and I would have lost my other children.
Oh, you mean my siblings. What did you do to get
my mother, or whoever she was, to even agree to this?
I loved your mother. We were cousins.
She couldn't have children
and wanted to adopt.
So I gave you to her and your father
to raise as their own.
Amanda,
this was the best decision for everyone.
And every few years, whenever Cousin Alexis popped in
for a visit, you just had no problem lying to my face.
That was a promise I made to your mother.
But you're my real mother.
And I believed that I was an only child.
This is... I can't...[elevator bell chimes]
Adam... what are you doing back here?
I'm so sorry, I didn't realize you had company.
You said I could swing by at any time.
Hi. I'm Adam.
I'm Amanda. I'm...Your cousin.
She's your cousin, all the way from London.
[chuckles]
It's nice to meet you... cousin.
The vultures have arrived,
waiting for a statement, or blood.
JENNINGS: The basketball team went door to door and came through.
I have the signatures.
Oh, that's great.
Except that rush hour traffic is a nightmare
and I have 20 minutes until the deadline.
I don't know if I'm gonna make it in time.
Honey, maybe you should be more aggressive.
[horn honks]Hey!
Get out of the way, jackass!
Okay, it sounds like you've got that covered.
Keep me updated.
I will. Come on!
Since it is a media circus down there,
just get the team cranking in here, okay.
But not in a way that overwhelms me.
Got it. Subtle cranking.
Uh, I'm not sure what this is all about,
but we need to get going or we'll be late
for the awards ceremony. Okay? I heard traffic's a bitch.
Yeah, so is Dominique.
I mean, she's already convinced Blake to add
five big fashion magazine editors
to the media list for the event.
I'm not sure I see the connection
to my possible Paysinger Award,
or Blake's campaign, for that matter.
Dom is clearly intending to announce her new deal tonight
in front of the press, which will make
my big announcement this weekend
feel like sloppy seconds.
I think I see where this is going.
Look, if I am going to launch this Carrington power suit,
it has to be tonight.
In front of the press,
before Dominique. Okay?
I have seamstresses en route to literally
sew this thing onto my body. Eva, where are the seamstresses?
Uh, I was gonna head back to the office,
but I will call them first.
I am so sorry,
but I am not gonna be able to make it to your awards ceremony.
Okay? It's just really, really bad timing.
And, I mean, you said it yourself, right?
You don't really think you're gonna win,
so...
just please tell me you understand.
I get it. Business before awards.
Thank you.
You are a remarkable man.
They should give you an award for that.
ADAM: This is so exciting.
A new family member.
I'm relatively new to the family,
so I'm just catching up on a lot of things.
Nonsense. You're all caught up.
Well, not really.
I want to know everything. What's your favorite music?
What's your favorite TV show? Do you have siblings?
Enough already. Let the poor girl breathe.
It's like the Spanish Inquisition in here.
[nervous chuckle]
I'm fine, and I promise I will answer
all of your questions.
And I would love to meet Fallon, too.
Oh, you're not missing much. She's surprisingly bland.
Uh, I-I need to head to Blake's press conference
to announce his candidacy. You should come.
Fallon will probably be there.
Fantastic. We will see you there.
No, I don't think Father wants to see you...
You know what, it's not my problem.
I'll see myself out, and I'll see you both there.
[nervous chuckle]
Well, this'll be fun.
We are not going. I just didn't want to do
anything suspicious in front of Adam.
Well, won't it be suspicious if we don't turn up?
Amanda, you cannot possibly fathom
how complicated this family is.
Trust me, you would be thanking me if you understood.
You know, I don't think thanking you is
at the top of my list.
'Cause you've kept my family from me my entire life.
And that ends now.
I'm not leaving Atlanta until I meet my siblings.
And not as their cousin but as their sister.
[hawk screeches]
So I've seen a hawk swoop, a cloud shaped like a fist bump,
and two crickets.
Are you sure none of those were the signs?
I'm sure I'll know the sign when I see it.
And I don't appreciate you prioritizing vodka
over the health of my soul.
The trick is burning the marshmallow
just the right amount.
Maybe the sign is that there is no sign.
Have you considered that possibility?
The universe is saying, "You don't need help from me.
"You're a big boy.
You can do it."
No, I'm sure the reason there hasn't been a sign
is because of your hostile energy.
Hmm. Well, I'm not leaving, so...
Okay, then, I am.
I need a more harmonious environment.
This is obviously not it.
[sighs]
Not you again.Why do you get annoyed
at seeing me again?
You're the one who keeps bringing me back.
Are you ever gonna leave me alone?
Maybe if you'd stop ignoring everything I'm saying
and deal with your Leo trauma...
Nothing?
I know you're my psyche. I hear you yammering on.
It doesn't mean that I have to listen to you.
So I'm leaving. Enjoy the woods
and your... marshmallows.
[indistinct chatter]
Hey, watch where you're going.
Oh, um, you're-you're Fallon, right?
Oh, yes, yes. Yes, I am.
You must be one of the fashion editors.
Well, this is actually a little preview
of what I will be launching tonight.
Between us. Now, I'd love to stay and chat,
but I have to go find my father to help
coordinate the evening.Amanda!
Ah, yes, you look completely befuddled.
I guess you've met Fallon.
And, Fallon, you look... uncomfortable.
But I see you've met our new cousin.
Our cousin is a fashion editor? Excuse me.
This is our cousin from London.
You're acting insane, which isn't
an ideal first impression,
though it is usually your go-to.
You are the insane one if you think
that we have a cousin from London
that I don't know about.
See, this is why I was worried about
introducing the two of you.
She can be a little off-putting at first.
And he can be a little off-putting forever.
I'm enjoying you making a fool of yourself.
Oh, me? You're the one who let some floozy from London
convince you that she's related to us.
Have you tried to sleep with her yet? He will.
He likes, um, that sort of thing.
Ah, don't you just love the smell of publicity?
I convinced Blake to let me introduce him tonight,
after I say a few words of my own, obviously.
Aw, nice try, but full-blood family first.
Which means I will be introducing Blake,
after I introduce my fabulous suit.
That's not the agreement.
He gave me the bullet points.Sorry.
Well, now I have the bullet points.
I am so glad you got those editors to come tonight.
You know, now that I'm announcing my Carrington line.
You're being ridiculous, Fallon.
Which matches the way you look.
Can you even move in that thing?
Well, I did have to have it sewn onto me
due to the time constraints,
and so it's a little snug, but...
[chuckles] Come on.
Huh?
Oh.[gasps]
Ooh.[fabric ripping]
[laughs]
Oh, I think I see a loose thread.
Excuse me.
[up-tempo jazz playing]
Hi, Liam.
Eva, hey. What are you doing here?
I probably shouldn't have come,
but I wanted to bring you a little good luck charm.Oh...
I know it's silly, but I'm superstitious.
Yeah, me, too. I'm wearing my lucky underwear.
You probably didn't need to know that.
No, probably not.Yeah.
Uh, but I do know that Hemingway is your literary hero.
Wow. Impressive.
I've read a little bit about you,
since I'm a fan of your writing.You are?
Yeah, absolutely. I loved your article.
Which is why I wanted to give you this.
Hemingway always kept a chestnut in his pocket.
Yeah, for good luck.
That's very sweet. Thank you.
I should probably go. But good luck.
Uh, hey, hang on a second.
Since Fallon can't make it, there's an empty seat
next to me at our table. You want to stay?
Are you sure?
Yeah. Why not?
When I lose, I don't want to drink alone.
Sure. Hey.
[car horns honking]
Whew. I made it. Thank God.
Um, it's 5:04, so we're closed.
No. You can't be. You're still open.
The door's open, but the office is closed.
Too late. We open tomorrow at 8:00.
I understand I am 240 seconds late,
but I believe that you will be serving the greater good
if you accept these signatures and application.
You know how closely they're monitoring Georgia elections?
I'm not breaking the rules for you.
I understand,
and I admire your commitment to your job...
You see these eight stacks?
These candidates followed the rules.
That's why I'm going to review and certify their candidacies.
I've got a lot of work to do, so, uh, bye now.
Do you have any idea who you're talking to?
Look, lady, I don't know and I don't care.
Perfect.
What the hell are you doing?
No... stop it! What are you doing?
[stammers]
Oh, no.
Oh, you're a crazy person.
Are you gonna invalidate all of these applications now?
Of course not. They were submitted on time.
Great. But since you don't know which application is which,
I guess you're gonna have to certify all the candidates.
Even the one that was 240 seconds late.
I do apologize for the mess.
Maybe this will help you get through your overtime.
I come in peace.
Oh, really? Because I'm in pieces.
And I'm guessing you've come to gloat.
Well, I thought about it, but no.
Blake insists upon waiting for Cristal,
and he wants the whole family present.
Well, I am not going down there.
I look like a Real Housewife who's been through a shredder.
I can help you with your suit.
Why would you want to help me after everything I've done?
It's obvious you pulled all of this crap
because you were trying to lure me
into joining your network.
On some level I'm flattered.
Well, props to you for getting to that level.
The bottom line is, we are family.
Crazy family, but family.
Okay, fine, but if you poke me with this,
then everything I'm about to say
goes out the window.
The truth is,
I owe you an apology.
I let my ego get in the way of what would have been
a mutually beneficial business arrangement.
Yes, you did.
It's just not easy for me to admit that I need...
anything, but I needed you at FSN.
I didn't exactly hear an apology in there.
Okay, fine. I'm sorry.
Well, you should be, because this could have
been great for both of us.
We'd make a pretty badass team. We still can.
Good as new.
There's a lot of media downstairs.
What do you say we announce a new partnership tonight?
Love your ability to compartmentalize,
but tonight should probably be all about Blake. You know,
got to support family, right?
[exhales sharply]
Go away. Not interested.
Understood.
Don't blame me. I'm just a manifestation
of your deepest thoughts, and right now you're thinking
you have a substantial problem.
You're right.
Or I'm right. Whatever.
The problem is, Sam is falling apart
because of the Leo situation, and we're not going to be able
to close the vodka deal.
And that's it?
I mean, you're at peace with Leo's demise?
No guilt, no remorse?Soldiering on.
A man you incapacitated winds up dead,
and it doesn't affect you? You're cool with it?
Except of course you're not.
Otherwise we wouldn't be having this conversation.
But what would I know?You know I'm not cool.
You know I see Leo's face every time I close my eyes,
and we are not having this conversation right now.
Because I don't know what else you want me to say!
REPORTER: How much longer, Blake?
We've got deadlines and lives.
Once my wife arrives, we can begin.
Never thought I'd see your face here again.
Believe me, neither did I.
But I need to see Adam,
and as much as I despise Blake,
it can't wait until tomorrow.
I saw him talking to Fallon and some woman.
Not only are you the most beautiful woman in the world,
you're also the most impressive.
You're too sweet.
Now, share your great news with the world.
Let's do this.
Oh, no. I'm too late.
Thank you. Thank you all for coming
on this momentous day.
My name is Blake Carrington, and I am running...
I can explain.
I didn't want to tell you the truth
because I didn't want you to hate me.
But yes, it is true.
Amanda is not your cousin, she is your sister.
Now I'd be happy to take any of your questions.
Wait, we have a secret sister?!
You didn't tell them?
You told me not to.
[groans] I should go.
Thank you all for coming, and enjoy the crab cakes.
You have to believe me, this is not what I intended.
We have to believe you?
That is the funniest thing you've said since you told me
there'd be no more drama with you.
Wow.Adam...
No.I made a bad choice
in the past; you can't punish me for that.
This isn't about the past, Alexis.
You lied to my face today,
for the last time.
Don't forget to vote for Blake Carrington.
Do you think Alexis is telling the truth?
Rule of thumb, she's always lying.
Do I want to think about her having an affair and a child
while we were married a second time? No.
Relevant press was about my senatorial bid.
Which only happened because you pulled off a miracle, hmm?
Well, I did what anyone would have done.
Oh, you're being humble.
A rare trait amongst Carringtons.
Which is why I almost didn't recognize it.
No, you proved yourself to be a highly capable
campaign manager, just like I predicted.
You were right.
I could be good at this.
But...
...this is your path, Blake,
not mine. What are you saying?
I will be with you every step of the way
and do everything I can to help you win this election,
as your wife.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm disappointed.
But I get it.
Your path is out there,
and I will be with you every step of the way
to help you find it.
I love you... Senator Carrington.
[chuckles]
[sighs] Got a minute?
Not if you're gonna pretend that chandelier is a sign.
Or talk about vodka.
I was a jerk to you out there,
and I feel terrible about it.
I was pushing you to get over the whole Leo nightmare
when the truth of the matter is...
I'm not over it,
at all. You're kidding.
I'm not... kidding or over it.
I've been struggling.
I've been having a lot of conversations
with myself.
I lashed out at you because
it was easier than dealing with it.
And I'm sorry, man.
I appreciate that.
And I know I'm not supposed to talk about signs,
but I feel bad my energy kept you from finding one.
Well, like I said, signs can come in different varieties.
And I think I got one.
That's great news.
Was it the hawk?
I knew it was the hawk. I knew it. Nope.
It was not the hawk.
You see, I was worried that our partnership was doomed,
but then you walked in here
and you said you were sorry, so...
So I'm the sign.
You're the sign.
I wish we would have figured that out in the woods.
But I'll take it.
Who knows if we'll ever get full closure over Leo?
But, uh... it'll be easier to turn the page together.
That sounds a hell of a lot better
than trying to do it alone.[chuckles]
I have to find out how much I am paying for security here
because it is too much.
Well, I told them at the front I was your daughter.
And I was intending on saying that to Adam
and Fallon tonight, but I realized that you were right.
Our family situation is off-the-charts complicated.
And I get
that you were trying to shield me from that.
I wasn't hiding you from your siblings
because of that.
I was hiding myself from you.
I don't understand.
You're the only child I have
who doesn't currently think
I'm a complete monster.
I didn't want Fallon or Adam to poison your mind
before you got to know me.
I was so happy to have a clean slate with you.
Because the sad truth is,
you're lucky you didn't have me as a mother.
You're being too tough on yourself.
Mm, I think I'm being the right amount of tough.
Trust me, I can be a nightmare.
I would like to put today's drama behind us,
start fresh so we can get to know each other.
I would like nothing more.
And I hope you'll stay here with me.
This belonged to my great-grandfather.
It's very meaningful to me,
and I would like one of my children to have it.
So I've officially been your daughter for a minute,
and you're already giving me a family heirloom?
Look, I just don't want to take anything
or promise anything or commit to anything.
Let's just take baby steps and see how it goes.
It is an honor just to get nominated,
but winning kicks ass!
You won?I won.
Oh, my God! That's amazing.
I mean, I knew you were gonna win,
but I'm so proud of you.
And in addition to being an award-winning writer,
you are also a ridiculously wise man.
I am indeed. Wait, I am?
Yeah. You were right about my Dom situation.
I let my ego get in the way,
but that problem has been solved.
Oh, do I get an award for that?
As a matter of fact...
Okay.
Wow. That is beautiful.
Thank you.
Had I listened to you,
I would have been by your side tonight,
which is where I should have been.
Thank you for saying that.
I really do appreciate it.
And, uh, thank you for this.
You're welcome.
I'm exhausted. Let's go to bed.
Okay.
You won't believe what happened here today.
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