Previously on Dynasty... You're my biological father?
Yeah. It's true.
Sometimes it would be nice to see you
as excited about our marriage as you are about work.
Liam, that's not fair.
Sorry to interrupt date night.
I just need to see Fallon for a moment.
I thought she was at the office with you.
You impress me more and more.
The feeling's mutual.
We might make a good team after all.
♪ Give 'em attitude...
Oh, okay, okay, time out.
I'm all for the "Float like a butterfly" part, but
I'm starting to take the "Sting like a bee" a bit personally.
- Are you mad at me? - What?
- Of course not. - Well, then,
you need to listen to some Enya or something.
You're aggro.
I'm just a little on edge.
My brother's on his way here
to discuss some urgent matter involving my dad.
Hot brother Beto? How fun!
Or...
not so fun? I don't understand.
I thought you two were all good again.
So did I.
And then I never heard from him after my surgery.
Or my dad.
Now I'm just expected to drop everything for them?
No. No more punching until we talk this out.
What is there to talk about?
They ignored me when I was dying.
Well, maybe Beto's coming here to apologize.
At least hear him out before you write him off.
If it makes you feel any better,
you can have him stay at La Mirage.
That'll give you a buffer and me someone nice to look at.
A win-win.
Okay. Thank you, Sam.
You're right. I should give him a chance.
Uh-huh. Thank you, Penny.
I knew it.
You knew what?
And why do you have to know it when I'm sleeping?
That was one of my cousins.
Apparently, there was an insurance dispute
when one of the Morell grannies
kicked the bucket a couple months ago,
and my lovely sister Amanda played dirty
to get a fortune she wasn't owed.
- And? - And she failed, but
as part of her plan, she pretended
to be this, you know, prim and proper princess, which, okay,
she clearly is not, and that's exactly what
- she's gonna do to Blake. - And you're basing
all this off a few photos
and a cousin you've probably never met?
Okay, first of all, Polly and I are...
- Penny. - Yeah, Penny. We're very close.
And as the head of this family, it's my job to find out
what Amanda is up to before she jets back to London
with half of our dynasty.
I mean, Who knows what this walking keg stand has planned?
Oh, that sounds like a great use of your time.
Okay, are we gonna talk about what's going on with you?
Because it couldn't be colder in here.
And it has been ever since the other night.
Oh, you mean the night you decided
our outdoor dinner wasn't exciting enough for you?
Wait. That's what this is about?
I thought we agreed that we were both at fault
for how that played out.
I think you agreed more than I did.
Look, I'm gonna take a shower and hit the bouldering gym.
Wait. Hold on. Hold on.
Why don't you come to the office today for lunch?
Okay, we can plan a vacation.
I think we could both use one.
Sure, I'll see you later. I...
Wait. It's my P.I. Oh, my God.
He's calling about Amanda stuff. This is gonna be good.
Hello? Talk to me.
Purple?
What? Next, you're gonna be telling me
I should put my preferred pronouns on there, too.
"Carrington for the future." It's simple, exudes strength.
Cavendish is
ten points ahead in the polls.
If I don't close that gap soon,
the only thing it exudes is delusion.
And if I don't become senator,
Primetime Private Air never gets its airfield.
You can go. Thanks.
Is that really the reason you're doing this-- for an airport?
Well, I am not doing it for the salary.
No, I need some juice, and purple's not gonna do it.
All right. What about that made-for-TV reunion with Amanda?
Shouldn't that give you a sympathy bump?
Maybe, but not knowing I had a daughter for the past 20 years
is not exactly father-of-the-year material.
No, I need a big shift, which is why
I'm focusing on the demographic I should be doing better with.
- Black voters? - Mm-hmm.
My numbers are way down, which is weird,
because I'm usually beloved by the Black community.
Oh, you are?
Yes, I had a great record
with my hiring practices at C.A.,
not to mention the impact the foundation had on...
neighborhoods of color.
So get out there and tout that record.
Yeah, well, if I'm gonna remind the Black community
how much they love me, I need to really show I care.
How are you gonna do that?
By getting someone else to tout my record for me.
Hmm.
I didn't know about the cancer.
I swear. I just found out.
How is that possible? I left messages for Dad.
There's a lot going on back home.
- Detective Soto? - Uh-huh.
I don't understand.
Are you in trouble with the Feds?
Dad is. When the charges started piling up,
he decided to lie low.
And the responsibilities of the business fell on me,
which is why he probably kept me in the dark.
He knew that I would leave to be with you.
It's also why I'm cooperating with the authorities.
- We could use your help. - My help?
With evidence of international crime,
they could arrest him today.
You want me to turn over evidence
of the rigged gambling machines at the Atlantix stadium?
That's all they need.
The Feds are pretty much just waiting to grab him.
He's still our father, Beto.
I want out, Cristal.
I want to have the freedom to live my own life,
the way you do.
Hello.
Sorry to interrupt.
Here's your room key and some drink tickets.
Hey, Sam. Uh, you're looking well.
You, too.
Thanks, Sam.
But that won't be necessary.
Beto's gonna stay at the manor.
Oh. Well, feel free to keep the drink tickets.
So,
our rising legal superstar?
Turns out, she's not.
She was fired from her firm a month ago
for highly confidential reasons.
So I guess her full-time job
is now coming after the Carrington money?
Exactly. And look at this.
A petition for a name change? She wants to become
"Amanda Carrington" after being here for two weeks?
I need to put an end to this today.
Get something on the books.
Excuse me?
While I always enjoy a good two-woman show,
I thought we were going to discuss the future
of my stake in Fallon Unlimited.
We are... in a minute.
You're booked in shareholders meetings through tomorrow.
I can reschedule your lunch with Liam.
This Amanda thing's important. He'll understand.
I hope you're right.
Okay, I guess I can call him after my next meeting ends.
Oh, he'll probably be on the road by then.
- I'll handle it. I don't know why
you're getting so worked up about this Amanda character.
She seems fun.
- Is she single? - I don't know, but you're not.
Incorrect.
Divorced about a month ago,
but that's besides the point. Um,
what do I have to do with this?
I need you to pull some posh British strings
and get me some intel on why Amanda was fired.
This might come as a surprise,
but I don't know everyone in London.
She was fired from Buckley Chance,
okay, the firm that your family has on retainer.
So, what do I get from this?
You know, the satisfaction
of helping out a fellow CEO and board member?
Actually, if you're desperate enough to call me,
then I'm setting the terms myself.
A favor of my choosing.
- No. - Well,
guess you'll never know why Amanda was fired.
Fine. It's a deal.
Although, I'm sure I'll live to regret this.
I'm sure we both will.
That's what makes it so fun.
Dominique, you've been busy lately, huh?
I hear you and Fallon are working together.
Yes, I'm prepping for a photo shoot
we're having in here next week.
Working hard for the money.
Not really Carrington behavior.
Well, you're a Carrington, so I guess it is now, huh?
You know, I've been giving it some thought,
and if you're not too busy with this,
I-I think that you should join me on the campaign trail.
Interesting. And why are you asking me about this now?
Well, I think it's important
that the voters see us as one, big happy family.
Oh. I assumed it was because
you're underperforming with Black voters.
But what do I know?
Well, I could have more than one reason
for wanting my sister by my side, can't I?
This is as insulting as it is transparent.
Do you really think
people aren't going to see
through your little charade?
It's not a charade.
I'm serious when I say
I want this to work for everyone.
Just need your support.
Well,
at least you're being honest now.
You know, if you're not gonna do it for me,
do it for yourself.
Think of the benefits of having a brother as a senator, right?
All the doors it'll open, a bigger profile,
expanded social circle.
True, if I could get a senator wearing one of my suits,
or even a First Lady,
- my business will skyrocket. - Exactly.
We can discuss that, - you know, at some point. - Fine.
But if I help, we're doing it my way,
no questions asked.
That filet is a perfect 145 degrees. Why haven't you eaten?
Oh, I'm sorry. I've been going through my dad's stuff
at the manor. It's making me anxious.
How many leather journals can you possibly look at?
Well, there's other stuff, too.
I found out he collected kookaburras.
Like on stamps, plates, little statuettes.
Mm, lover of weird birds doesn't go with the Anders I knew,
but that does sound vaguely familiar.
Why is it making you anxious?
It's not the birds.
- It's this. - What is that?
It's a flash drive. I found it
with a note on it telling me to "watch upon my death."
Making demands from beyond the grave?
Now that's the Anders I knew. What's on it?
I don't know yet.
It's dated from a few years ago, and we weren't in a good place,
so it's probably a lecture.
Your father dials you from the hereafter,
and you're not taking his call?
Oh, if that's not bad mojo, I don't know what is.
But I'm nervous.
Just pop it in and see what he says.
If he starts yelling, well, stop.
I guess I can do that.
I mean, it's not like he can throw me out again.
At least I don't think he can.
As of this morning, the deed
to that decommissioned oil rig is mine,
thanks to your intel.
Glad I could help.
Now I just need a senator to sponsor a bill making it legal
to launch rockets off the coast of Georgia.
I already spoke to Blake's opponent.
And what'd Cavendish have to say?
For my support, he's willing
to introduce the Georgia Offshore Space Bill
within his first ten days of office.
Look, I know it was my idea to support Cavendish,
but the more I read up on his politics, the more I worry.
Look, I know Cavendish isn't perfect, okay,
but politics is all trades and favors.
If you support him, too,
you can negotiate for some incentives of your own.
Find that karmic balance.
And at the end of the day,
anyone is better than Blake.
Facts.
Hey.
You're here.
Yeah. For lunch with Fallon.
Like now?
Fallon's at the manor with her sister.
She said that it was urgent and that she was going to tell you.
You've got to be kidding me.
Actually, I think
maybe I was supposed to tell you myself.
I am so sorry either way.
It's-it's not your fault. It's not about who's telling me.
It's about what she's doing. You...
You know what? Never mind.
I'll let you get back to work.
Oh, um, you have a little something.
Just...
Oh, yeah. I just came from the bouldering gym down the street.
The chalk just gets everywhere.
- Atlanta Boulders? - Yeah.
No way. I just joined there a couple weeks ago.
Maybe I'll see you there some time.
Yeah, that could be fun.
Oh, in the meantime,
enjoy a gluten-free vegan wrap with dressing on the side
because I know I won't.
Oh, I don't think I need another one.
- Thank you. - Oh, sure you do!
It's important to lay down a nice base
of alcohol before food arrives.
And I still have more questions.
Oh, really? Is this a casual sister tea time,
or a full-blown interrogation?
I'm bad at small talk, and I want to know
as much as I can about my sister before you go back to London.
So, next question.
Greatest fear?
Is that really...?
Um...
Well, I'm a bit claustrophobic, if you must know.
Okay. Well, I will tell the staff
to put paper bags in the panic room
for the next time you visit.
You see how important this is?
- Mm. - Oh, good!
Look. The food is here.
So, let's talk about your career.
An associate at Buckley Chance.
I mean, that is pretty impressive at such a young age.
They must really like you.
Yes, well, it was very gracious of them to offer me a sabbatical
so I could get - to know you all. - Hmm.
Is "sabbatical" British for "I got fired a month ago"?
I wasn't fired. I was forced out.
Mm-hmm. That's what people who were fired say.
It doesn't really sound any better.
You know, there's much more to the story,
none of which is your business.
Actually, this family is my business.
Well, I don't work for you.
What's going on here?
Hold that thought. Hey.
I'm so happy you're here.
I'm sorry I had to reschedule, but now,
you can help me finish off Amanda and send her on her way.
This is why you bailed on me?
To destroy your sister?
I'll pass. You don't need my help with that.
Wait. Liam, please.
Ugh.
Was quite the cold shoulder back there.
How long has that been going on?
Nothing's going on.
Well, that's obvious.
I mean, care to discuss it, sister to sister?
I am not talking about my marriage with you.
I understand. Well,
don't worry. We'll have plenty of time for that anyway.
You know, I hadn't made my mind up, but I think
you've just convinced me to stay in Atlanta.
I don't think that's a good idea.
Well, why not? As your snooping suggests,
I don't have anything to go home to.
There's much more for me right here.
Anyway, thank you for the treats.
Mmm.
I worry about you, Kirby.
I worry about you messing up your life
in various different ways, until eventually,
I'm not around to fix it.
I guess since you're watching this,
that point has been reached,
so let me share a few life lessons.
Ugh. I knew it was gonna be another lecture.
Don't take everything so personally.
You fall for their tricks, you take...
There is one very important person I need you to find.
So write this down.
In fact, I'll wait for a second for you to get a pen.
The address is 5295 Swafford Road.
Her name is Victoria.
I think you'll like her.
She's a lot like you, actually.
And she has something very important to tell you
that will change your life.
- What? - Kirby?
Is that Anders?
He left me this video to watch, but
now I think I might have a secret sister.
A sister? You sure?
No. It could be a cousin.
Wait. You're checking in on me.
Does that mean we're friends again?
Let's not label things just yet.
Uh, so, what are you gonna do
about this, uh, secret sister, cousin thing?
I'm gonna meet this woman and have my life changed.
Equity and inclusion in hiring were not just a priority at C.A.
They were a guiding principle.
So believe me when I say that as a senator,
I will do everything I can to continue
to improve the lives of Black Georgians.
Do you think you're the first white politician
who's come in here making all kinds of promises
to get our endorsement?
Uh, well, I... I assume not.
Um, but I am sincere.
Everyone says they're sincere, just-just like you.
Well, if you help get my foot in the door, we could build trust.
And once they get elected-- thanks to us--
do you know what happens next?
Nothing.
The Black community has historically and consistently
seen no benefit from their vote.
And then, people like you
come in here, thinking we can't see what you're trying to do,
but-but we can.
Uh, we recognize pandering when we see it.
Reverend, I'm sorry if you... No, don't be sorry.
Instead of telling us what you're gonna do,
why don't you tell us how you're gonna do it?
That's what matters.
Well, I would need some...
I don't have all the answers at the moment.
I would have to take a look at all the options.
Yeah. That sounds about right.
Hmm.
My brother will put in the work,
and get back to you with more specifics.
Thank you all for your time.
Of course.
Your mother was a dear friend.
I know. She always spoke so highly of you.
Thank you all for, um, listening.
If there's anything else I can do...
Stop talking right now.
Be blessed.
Well, can't you get your contact to move faster?
I thought Brits were punctual.
Hilarious as always.
All right. Bye, Colin.
- Who's Colin? - Adam!
We talked about this! Either wear a bell
around your neck or announce yourself.
Okay, so, what's this emergency
that you summoned me from an actual emergency room?
It's Amanda.
She is poor, jobless, desperate, and I think she's come here
to steal as much as she can from this family.
She's harmless, and she's leaving soon.
Wrong, as usual.
She is staying indefinitely,
or at least until she can figure out
how to ruin everything I've built.
Cool. Okay, this was great. I'm gonna go now.
Well, I also think that Alexis has recruited Amanda
to destroy Blake from within.
Do you know something I don't?
Yes, I do. We can't let
mini-Alexis worm her way in.
I need to make Amanda realize she has to go home.
But I can't do it alone.
I assume there's a plan somewhere hidden on that board?
All we have to do is prey on her greatest fear.
I don't know. I'm kind of reformed these days.
And I'm-I'm not worried about Amanda.
Oh. Well, you should be.
I mean, do you really trust our mother with a growing army?
And once they're done with Blake,
who do you think they're gonna turn on next?
What if I'm not ready to meet a new family member?
Is it weird that I brought flowers?
You weren't supposed to say yes, Sam!
Yes, I know I need to stop lurking.
Fine. Bye.
Excuse me?
Can I help you?
Oh, my God. Hi.
Yes. I'm Kirby.
Oh, Kirby Anders?
Wow. It's so great to finally meet you.
I wasn't expecting you today.
You've been expecting me?
Well, at some point, sure.
Is that your natural hair color?
Uh, yeah. Well, sometimes I get highlights, but...
Okay, um,
this is a really big moment.
Can I get, like, a glass of water or something?
Wait. Who do you think...?
You're my sister, right?
Uh, or are you my real mother?
Oh, no. Is this, like, a Chinatown situation?
I'm your father's estate lawyer.
I'm not related to you.
In any way. I am just Mr. Anders' attorney.
- Oh. - Uh,
but I have something for you.
I would've gotten this to you sooner,
but I've been out of town.
Another hard drive? Seriously?
A week before Mr. Anders died, something compelled him
to change his assets he wanted payable upon his death.
I assume the explanation is on there.
I am sorry for your loss.
Your father was a great man.
Certainly one who loved mini hard drives.
You're looking extra dapper today.
Is that a new scent?
Vetiver and Baltic sea mist.
And I always look and smell this dapper. I'm a hotelier.
Mm-hmm. It couldn't possibly have anything to do
with Beto staying at the manor?
No.
Well, maybe. I mean, he's handsome and mysterious,
and I'm only human, okay?
And, uh,
I might've seen he was 73 feet away on...
an app... I don't really use that often.
Relax. I didn't come here to tease you about my brother.
What's that?
A record of correspondences with my father.
All about
installing the rigged gambling machines
at the Atlantix stadium.
It's what Beto wants.
Are you gonna give it to him?
I wouldn't even consider it
if I knew Silvio would never have the power to hurt
or manipulate me ever again.
I'm also not sure I can do that to my father.
I've been in your situation.
My dad was
extremely toxic.
He would disappear, miss my birthdays,
reappear, get arrested.
- It was awful. - It sounds like it.
And then, I had the chance to turn him in, too.
And I took it.
And then he got killed.
Truth is,
I should have cut him off way before that.
The only thing I regret was giving him
so many chances that I never got to say a real goodbye.
So you think I should turn him in?
I think whatever you choose,
you should be prepared for consequences.
Can I just give you this to hold onto while I think about it?
It'll just... make me feel better.
Of course you can.
Hello there, Michael. Perfect timing.
I could use a man of your size and stature.
Oh, no, we're not doing that again.
No, we're not. It's for work.
Get your mind out of the gutter.
Something wrong, sweetheart?
Yeah. I heard you're helping Blake's campaign.
You set a meeting for him with church leaders?
I did indeed.
I'm full of surprises.
It's not called "Dom-Mystique" for nothing.
Yeah, well, supporting Blake would be a "Dom mistake."Yeah.
We're supporting Cavendish's campaign
in the hopes that he'll clear the way
for launches off the Georgia coast if I endorse him.
So I need you to step away from Blake's campaign.
I don't think I can do that.
Is this a plan to take down Blake from the inside?
Because that's something I could see you doing.
No, it's not. But thank you.
So you're just letting yourself be used?
I'm the one using him.
If I help Blake win, I've got the power to effect real change.
How can you even say that?
You know the kind of man Blake is. We all do.
Exactly. We know him... and his secrets.
Which means he'll listen
when we talk.
Okay, even if that were true,
there's no way Blake would ever help me.
Don't be so sure.
Just let me figure something out before you endorse Cavendish.
If I can't work a better offer,
I'll step away from Blake.
You're my priority.
Fine. I'll trust you.
Really digging this jacket.
Can I wear it out?
Take that thing off right now.
Not the first time I've said that to you, is it, Michael?
Yeah. Okay, no.
I'll begin with some advice.
Oh, great. More life lessons from the crypt.
Uh, if and when you decide to become a parent,
please don't use me as your role model.
Right now, you're somewhere with Oliver.
I don't even know if you're safe.
And once again, I've evicted you from the manor,
just like I did when you were 12.
I've no idea why I allowed this to happen. I just did.
If you're watching this, it means that I didn't get a chance
to tell you this in person, so now you know.
I'm really...
well, truly sorry, Kirby.
Oh.
I love you so much.
God, man, pull yourself together.
Oh, blubbering wreck.
Well, you're not the only one.
Before I say goodbye, there is one more thing I need you to do.
First, you need to make sure
that everyone in the manor is asleep.
Now pay attention.
Why didn't you tell me you were, like,
Free Solo good at climbing?
Uh, do you and Fallon come here a lot?
She doesn't climb anything but the corporate ladder.
No time for much of anything but work.
I'm sorry. I don't know why I said that.
She's your boss. Boundaries.
I'm supposed to act like it's news to me that she works a lot?
You can tell me what's on your mind.
It'll stay here.
Like, I know you were upset about lunch yesterday.
Well, that wasn't exactly an isolated incident.
I won't say I haven't noticed the same thing.
I'm waiting for Fallon to notice.
Just not sure when that's gonna happen.
I had a workaholic ex who was the same way.
Did that ever change?
I did say "ex," didn't I?
I can't let it get to that.
I should be the bigger person
and tell her what's bothering me.
It's so nice how quick you are to forgive.
Now I get why Fallon gives me free rein
to schedule things over your date nights.
Oh, I-I'm sorry.
Now I'm forgetting - boundaries. - Hey,
it'll stay right here.
Look, there will never be enough hours in Fallon's day.
I just think you're the first thing that she gives up
because, well, I guess she can always count on you to forgive.
I'm just telling you as a friend would.
I hope you're not mad.
No, not at all.
It's good to know. It's very helpful.
Hi, Papa.
I know the police are after you,
and I've been thinking about helping them,
so you can't ever control me or Beto again.
This may be more than you deserve,
but I could never betray you.
But I won't put up with this anymore, either.
I can't have this negativity in my life.
No matter how much I love you.
So this is goodbye, Papa.
Forever.
Come in.
It smells good in here.
And strong.
Incense. Blake says I can only light it
if I shut the vents in the room, and after ten minutes,
it kind of turns into a hippie hotbox.
So, I overheard you and Cristal talking earlier.
Uh-oh. Is this a confrontation?
The opposite, actually.
I think Cristal's really lucky to have you.
You can relate to where she comes from.
Okay, you can keep going.
It was good advice.
I think I was asking too much of her.
I'm not sure I've really earned that.
What are you gonna do?
I don't know.
I'm a little scared.
Well, I'm-I'm sure you could stay here.
And whatever you decide, Cristal will help.
Thank you, Sam.
You're a good man.
So, just curious. Um...
how much exactly did you hear from that conversation?
Oh, you mean the part where you said
I'm mysterious and handsome?
And 73 feet away.
Oh.
How do I look from this distance?
- Closer. - Oh.
And even better.
Is this a bad idea?
Probably.
No strings attached, right?
Nope.
I don't even own a string.
You know, thanks again for inviting me tonight.
That was my first football game.
Well, American football.
Mine, too. Sports aren't my thing.
I was always picked last in P.E.
You know, um, last time I was in America, two years ago,
I was an au pair for an oncologist in Santa Barbara,
and I just didn't get - to do that many American things. - Mm.
Terrance, is it happening again?
Brace yourselves for a long one.
Are they protesting us? Is this about Blake's campaign?
Maybe. Though it looks like an even blend
of protestors and paparazzi.
Is that normal? - I'm afraid so.
If it's not Blake's campaign,
they always find a reason to surround us.
- Mm. - You okay?
Well, um, not really. I just...
I can get... somewhat... claustrophobic.
Um, is there any way we can get the car moving?
No, no, no, no. No. Not unless we want two dozen
vehicular assault charges on our hands.
No, we're gonna ride this out.
Just don't roll down the window.
They usually tire out in about an hour or so.
An hour?!
It's gonna be fine. It's gonna be great.
Listen, if you're gonna move to Atlanta permanently,
you got to get used to this.
You're fresh blood to these people.
Welcome to Atlanta.
Your knight in shining armor has arrived.
I'll be the judge of how shiny you are.
Tomorrow is Amanda's Carrington coronation,
and I need to know if I should stop it, so tell me
you found something - good about her firing. - I have indeed.
A restraining order was taken out against Amanda
by someone with the last name "Whitley."
The parties agreed to a protective order,
but it's sealed.
So clearly, she was fired for stalking.
Mm, it appears so.
Here I thought you were the scariest Carrington.
Oh, I still am, and she's about to find out.
So, I guess this is where you tell me
the demeaning favor I need to do for you in return?
Do you really think so little of me?
Uh, don't answer that.
As a matter of fact,
no favor need be returned.
I helped because I wanted to.
What's the catch?
No. I can't have this woman
take my favorite sparring partner away from me.
Besides, it was nice to play on your side for once.
We should do it again.
Well, after all, I am your second largest shareholder.
Yeah, you do have a point.
Well, uh, I should be going.
Good luck.
We'll be in touch.
- Where the hell is he? Beto?
He went to get some food, after... being hungry.
How long ago was that?
About half an hour. Wow.
He must have gotten lost. Am I in trouble?
- I can't believe he'd do this. - No, no, no, no, no.
It didn't mean anything for either of us. It was just sex.
- What are you talking about? - Um...
Oh, okay. We can discuss that later.
My cousin called.
My father's been arrested.
You turned him in?
How? I-I have the evidence.
Do you?
Or did Beto take it?
He must have taken it when I was in the shower.
I can't believe it.
I got played by Beto?
We both did. My father's been arrested
and probably thinks I turned on him.
Do you really drink this?
Herbal tea will do you far more favors than a glass of Scotch.
Yeah, today was interesting.
Little bit of an eye opener, little bit of an ambush.
You needed to have your eyes opened.
Maybe next time you go to a Black church,
or ask for help, you'll be more prepared.
I get it. I didn't know what I didn't know.
But you can help me, right?
I'm not here to help you,
or to tell you the answers.
You need to try to figure out things for yourself.
Okay. So when can we expect
to hear something from Reverend Watson?
Oh, I've already heard from him.
He's endorsing Cavendish instead.
Seriously? Okay.
What am I supposed to do now?
I have some other ideas. Don't worry.
Knock, knock.
Felt like a martini night.
And it looks like you've already started.
Well, I'll just, um, leave this here.
Are you okay?
- I'm just processing everything. - Got it.
I'll leave you alone.
Nope. No, I can't. I feel terrible.
It's not your fault, Sam.
I don't want to be responsible
for your father hating you.
You're not.
He doesn't.
What are you talking about?
I just heard from Silvio's lawyer.
The voice mail I left must have had an impact on my father
because he legally left me the family business
to run while he's in jail.
So, you're in charge of the Flores Empire now?
Well, maybe you should be thanking me.
Sorry. Too soon.
I am so sorry you had to go through that.
Um, it's just part of Carrington life.
Oh, lovely.
Um, you know, I could use a tea to settle my nerves a bit.
There's the little stalker.
It's over, Amanda. You're out of here.
You can stand down, Adam.
I've got everything I need.
Stand down?
Do you want to talk about Judge Whitley?
Please, Fallon. I'd rather not.
Or I could tell Blake.
I mean, he should know before he introduces you to the world.
Or he should at least know that a judge filed
a restraining order against you that got you fired.
Judge Whitley and I were in a romantic relationship.
And I'm guessing - he was married? - Mm.
She was, yes.
We met when I was an intern
two summers ago. When I started
at Buckley Chance, she ruled on several
high-profile cases that I was on.
So, when the affair threatened to leak,
the conflict of interest could have been a disaster.
And that's when you decided
to put her pet bunny in boiling water?
Judge Whitley-- Florence--
she called off the affair and said I was a stalker
to protect the cases that we had worked on and her career.
So everything was kept confidential,
and I had to leave my job. It's the end.
Well, don't you think
that's something you should have mentioned?
Oh, tell the most painful experience of my life
to the family I just met?
Sure, yeah, I could have.
Right after you tell me what's going on with Liam.
You know, I feel sorry for you, Fallon.
When my life unraveled, I dealt with it head-on
before I lost everything.
You're pretending like the problem doesn't exist.
So good luck with that.
And I don't even know what to say about you, weirdo.
I think that pretty much says it all.
You know, um, I had everything under control.
She was gonna move back to London.
Everything was all good,
and then you came in and messed everything up.
You have no idea.
Now that you've procured the box,
these two items should
provide you with stability.
The-the first in the envelope is a statement
transferring my life savings to you.
As you know, my, uh, expenditures in life were small,
so it's quite a sizable sum.
Not Carrington wealth, but
enough to keep you comfortable.
The other is a manuscript of sorts, except it's not fiction.
It is, in fact, the Carrington family secrets
that I swore to take to my grave.
But I'm handing them on to you.
Insurance and protection
with which you may do whatever you choose.
But I hope that these two bequests will help you
accomplish whatever it is you want from life.
Good luck, Kirby.
I love you.
Holy...
I know there's something happening between us.
And I can admit
that I have been less than present lately.
That's a start.
But it's not related to you.
Okay, if I could be in two places at once,
we'd have no problems.
We just need another Fallon.
I'm not sure the world's ready for that.
No, probably not.
But I am sorry,
and I hope you can forgive me.
That's it?
What's it?
I am so tired of having to forgive you
without any change or growth on your part.
You just keep repeating the same pattern.
Yes, I'm sorry I skipped lunch yesterday,
but Amanda seemed like a threat.
She seemed?
I told you, Liam, I am the head of this family,
and it is my responsibility to look into these things.
Today it was Amanda.
But before that, it was a hostile takeover.
And then it was Dom and your shopping network.
There is always something that is
more urgent than me.
And when it's not, you choose to make it more urgent than me.
It is humiliating.
Whoa. Hold on. Where is this coming from?
Why are you so angry?
It's been here, Fallon.
I guess this is just the first time you're actually noticing.
Okay.
Well, since we're sharing,
ever since you and I got married,
I feel
like you have wanted me to choose between work and you.
- Oh, my God. - And I just didn't realize
that you had such an antiquated view
on a woman's role.
Is that what you think this is?
Our life will return to normal.
It will.
It's just that I have had a lot going on
with the business, with my family.
So I'm sorry if I haven't always been there, okay?
I had to do what I had to do.
I don't need to hear excuses about the past, Fallon.
Show me how things will be different in the future.
I will,
but right now, I am just asking you to be patient.
Okay.
But I think I'll go be patient in the guest room tonight.
When are these people you claim are gonna help me getting here?
Right about now.
Oh. Yeah, Dominique,
if you're talking about these two yahoos...
Gentlemen, I was just leaving.
Perfect. We can skip the awkwardness.
Enough.
Sit down.
I didn't approve of this. It's a bad idea.
Oh, finally, we agree on something.
I'm calling Cavendish's office.
You are not. Blake,
Jeff and Michael are prominent in the Black community,
and you need some help to make up for what you've already lost.
Right. And...
and we're helping him, why?
We've already been over this.
I've even had terms drawn up.
Blake,
you will get public appearances from Jeff and Michael.
In return,
they will get what they want
in the form of promises
to be fulfilled upon your election.
I'm behind in the polls.
What happens to these promises
if I don't win?
I have no doubt you'll make sure that doesn't happen.
I can live with this.
I don't like it.
They're getting the better end of the deal here.
That's because you can't win without them.
Can I have the room for a minute to speak with my sister?
- Okay. - Not a problem.
Assuming the worst in new additions
is kind of a Carrington family tradition.
Is that an apology?
Because it's just not a very good one.
Well, they're not really my specialty.
Another Carrington trait. Just ask my husband.
So you're admitting that things aren't perfect then?
- Far from it. - Wow.
You're human after all.
Let's not get carried away.
But I was thinking we could start over
and try this whole
sister thing for real?
I'm open to that. Somewhat.
Cool.
Okay.
I'll go find Blake.
Otherwise, this will - only get more weird. - Okay.
Oh. Have you come to apologize
to me, too?
For what?
I've done nothing wrong, and I don't trust you.
You know, Alexis was right.
You really do bring the drama.
I do? You're the one who claimed
to be an au pair for an oncologist
the same summer as you were an intern that fell in love.
I mean, if you're gonna lie, just do a better job of it.
Fine.
I said one white lie to try and impress you.
You know, from what I've heard,
your lies aren't quite as harmless.
So I'm not really worried about your judgment.
Do you think you can supplant me in this family?
It's never gonna happen.
Eventually, everyone will see who you really are.
Exactly. Your sister, who's about to go
on live national television with our father.
I'm curious.
Did he proudly announce you to the world like this?
Oh.
I didn't think so.
Cristal?! Excuse me.
Cristal? Where the hell is my sister?
Hey, quiet down. Blake's doing an interview.
What are you doing here?
Did Dad really leave you the company?
Yes, but... I knew it.
You always figure out a way to keep everything.
So this was never about making us safe, was it?
You were justusing me
to put Dad in jail so that you could
get the reins of the business.
Don't make me out to be the bad guy here.
You made yourself the bad guy.
Our father is in jail because of you.
What the hell's going on out here?
Do I need to call security?
Stay out of this, Blake. You're not needed.
This is my house. I'll decide where I'm needed.
You betrayed my trust, Beto.
I want you to leave. Now!
You've chosen loyalty to the wrong family, Cristal.
Don't worry.
I'm gonna leave, but this-- this isn't over.
I'm gonna come back, and I will get what's mine.
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