1 00:00:00,834 --> 00:00:03,795 Previously on Dynasty… First, you stole my job at 2 00:00:03,837 --> 00:00:06,006 Flores Incorparado, now you're cutting me off completely? 3 00:00:06,047 --> 00:00:08,133 Perhaps, if someone from the board 4 00:00:08,174 --> 00:00:10,844 were to step in as acting CEO, just while you recover, 5 00:00:10,885 --> 00:00:13,179 to show stability on Wall Street. 6 00:00:13,221 --> 00:00:14,681 I'm dropping out of the race. 7 00:00:14,723 --> 00:00:15,890 You'll be able to get an even better deal 8 00:00:15,932 --> 00:00:17,976 from that lieutenant governor. 9 00:00:18,018 --> 00:00:20,145 Why are you so hell-bent on trying to pin this murder on me? 10 00:00:20,186 --> 00:00:21,896 You're the one with the motive. 11 00:00:21,938 --> 00:00:23,815 I've just seen a drone flying by, 12 00:00:23,857 --> 00:00:25,316 and it looked like it was recording. 13 00:00:25,358 --> 00:00:26,693 This seat taken? 14 00:00:26,735 --> 00:00:27,610 You remind me of someone I used to know. 15 00:00:27,652 --> 00:00:29,696 (glasses clink) 16 00:00:29,738 --> 00:00:31,990 FALLON: You're probably thinking I should take it easy, but 17 00:00:32,032 --> 00:00:34,367 since today is my first day back at work, 18 00:00:34,409 --> 00:00:36,453 and tomorrow night is the Carrington Gala, 19 00:00:36,494 --> 00:00:39,122 your girl's coming in guns a-blazing. 20 00:00:39,164 --> 00:00:40,457 Oh. Oh! 21 00:00:40,498 --> 00:00:42,542 I'm so sorry. Are you okay? 22 00:00:42,584 --> 00:00:44,252 I'm fine. I-I-I just didn't think 23 00:00:44,294 --> 00:00:45,628 that you were gonna… 24 00:00:45,670 --> 00:00:48,006 Liam, Liam, relax, okay? 25 00:00:48,048 --> 00:00:50,008 The infection is gone. It's been a week. 26 00:00:50,050 --> 00:00:52,218 You're not gonna bump me back into a coma. I-I-I just want to make sure 27 00:00:52,260 --> 00:00:55,138 that you're not pushing it too hard. I get it. 28 00:00:55,180 --> 00:00:58,099 You're concerned and being weirdly polite, 29 00:00:58,141 --> 00:00:59,934 which is super nice, but weird. I just, 30 00:00:59,976 --> 00:01:02,562 I wasn't looking, and I turned right into you, and I know, 31 00:01:02,604 --> 00:01:05,315 which probably shouldn't happen in a room this big. 32 00:01:05,356 --> 00:01:07,108 Yeah, the room is big. 33 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:10,278 Big enough for that giant elephant to fit inside of it. 34 00:01:11,279 --> 00:01:12,781 Metaphorical. 35 00:01:12,822 --> 00:01:15,617 And I'm thinking I should address it, so… 36 00:01:15,658 --> 00:01:18,369 we haven't had sex since I got out of the hospital. 37 00:01:18,411 --> 00:01:20,580 Oh… 38 00:01:20,622 --> 00:01:22,332 that elephant. I mean, 39 00:01:22,373 --> 00:01:24,793 I feel like that's normal following a coma, 40 00:01:24,834 --> 00:01:26,461 which followed a gunshot wound, right? 41 00:01:26,503 --> 00:01:28,671 I haven't read the literature 42 00:01:28,713 --> 00:01:30,548 on this exact scenario, 43 00:01:30,590 --> 00:01:32,509 but, yeah, I'm sure it's common. 44 00:01:32,550 --> 00:01:34,594 You've been through a lot. It might take time. 45 00:01:34,636 --> 00:01:37,180 Well, we've been through a lot. 46 00:01:37,222 --> 00:01:39,349 Yes, and we 47 00:01:39,390 --> 00:01:41,184 have nothing to worry about. 48 00:01:41,226 --> 00:01:43,394 Well, good. Then I won't worry. 49 00:01:43,436 --> 00:01:45,855 Good. Me neither. 50 00:01:45,897 --> 00:01:48,149 Great, so we're both unworried then? Mm-hmm. 51 00:01:48,191 --> 00:01:50,819 Okay. I'm gonna go see my baby. 52 00:01:50,860 --> 00:01:53,321 (kisses) 53 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:54,322 My company. 54 00:01:54,364 --> 00:01:56,574 Oh. 55 00:01:56,616 --> 00:01:57,992 Bye. 56 00:01:58,034 --> 00:02:00,078 BLAKE: I'm dropping out of the race 57 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:03,915 for senator, and even though I'm ahead in the polls, 58 00:02:03,957 --> 00:02:06,793 I'm a man of my word. 59 00:02:06,835 --> 00:02:08,545 I only want what we agreed to. 60 00:02:08,586 --> 00:02:10,547 I get my land for the airport 61 00:02:10,588 --> 00:02:12,841 and concessions for Clarke County. 62 00:02:12,882 --> 00:02:15,593 You and the governor get Cavendish for senator. 63 00:02:15,635 --> 00:02:18,972 Yes, I remember that deal being on the table. 64 00:02:19,013 --> 00:02:21,850 Here's the thing, it's now off the table. 65 00:02:23,393 --> 00:02:24,352 I'm sorry. 66 00:02:24,394 --> 00:02:26,437 I'm-I'm not following. 67 00:02:26,479 --> 00:02:28,189 I'm happy to spell it out for you. 68 00:02:28,231 --> 00:02:30,191 Our polling shows your lead slipping. 69 00:02:30,233 --> 00:02:32,986 You got a "shot daughter" bump, but unless 70 00:02:33,027 --> 00:02:34,070 she gets shot again, that bump 71 00:02:34,112 --> 00:02:35,655 will be gone by Election Day, 72 00:02:35,697 --> 00:02:36,948 and since we're confident Cavendish will now win, 73 00:02:36,990 --> 00:02:39,659 there's no need to make a deal with you. 74 00:02:41,244 --> 00:02:43,246 I respect the hardball approach. 75 00:02:43,288 --> 00:02:46,124 I basically invented it myself. 76 00:02:46,166 --> 00:02:48,626 My polling tells a different story, 77 00:02:48,668 --> 00:02:50,795 but I am willing to amend our deal. 78 00:02:50,837 --> 00:02:52,839 Amend what deal? 79 00:02:52,881 --> 00:02:54,549 Are we negotiating or not? 80 00:02:54,591 --> 00:02:57,427 I'm gonna go with "not," but 81 00:02:57,468 --> 00:02:59,721 have a good day. 82 00:03:01,055 --> 00:03:03,141 The thought of spending decades in this hellhole 83 00:03:03,183 --> 00:03:04,559 is aging me by the minute. 84 00:03:04,601 --> 00:03:06,019 If I don't get out 85 00:03:06,060 --> 00:03:07,437 of here soon, I am going to lose my mind 86 00:03:07,478 --> 00:03:08,479 and my natural glow. 87 00:03:08,521 --> 00:03:09,981 Okay, well, I have some news 88 00:03:10,023 --> 00:03:11,774 that might cheer you up. You're busting me out? 89 00:03:11,816 --> 00:03:14,694 Or are you and I trading places, like a Parent Trap deal? 90 00:03:14,736 --> 00:03:16,529 I'm not busting you out, 91 00:03:16,571 --> 00:03:18,281 but I was at the penthouse the other night, 92 00:03:18,323 --> 00:03:21,451 and I saw a drone fly past the balcony. 93 00:03:21,492 --> 00:03:24,287 How does you seeing a UFO 94 00:03:24,329 --> 00:03:25,955 help get me out of prison? 95 00:03:25,997 --> 00:03:28,583 It was a drone, and it had a camera attached. 96 00:03:28,625 --> 00:03:30,251 Apparently, it's been flying by 97 00:03:30,293 --> 00:03:31,878 every night for the past few weeks. 98 00:03:31,920 --> 00:03:33,504 So, if the drone somehow recorded footage 99 00:03:33,546 --> 00:03:34,923 of Bobby Larson's murder, 100 00:03:34,964 --> 00:03:36,633 even in the background, 101 00:03:36,674 --> 00:03:38,009 it could tell us what happened that night. 102 00:03:38,051 --> 00:03:40,345 Okay, so how does one retrieve a drone? 103 00:03:40,386 --> 00:03:41,512 Call the drone police? 104 00:03:41,554 --> 00:03:43,556 No. Whoever owns it lives 105 00:03:43,598 --> 00:03:45,266 in the building across the street, so I just 106 00:03:45,308 --> 00:03:46,893 have to work out where it flies back to. 107 00:03:46,935 --> 00:03:48,853 Well… 108 00:03:48,895 --> 00:03:50,480 this is almost as good as switching places. 109 00:03:50,521 --> 00:03:52,815 You shouldn't be sitting here chatting with me. 110 00:03:52,857 --> 00:03:54,901 You need to catch a drone. Guard! 111 00:03:54,943 --> 00:03:58,071 Chop, chop. Oh, my God. 112 00:03:58,112 --> 00:03:59,614 I've got big news to share. 113 00:03:59,656 --> 00:04:01,449 Ooh, I love big news. Same. 114 00:04:01,491 --> 00:04:03,493 Go big or go home. 115 00:04:03,534 --> 00:04:06,412 Oh, could you please not lick the jelly off of your fingers 116 00:04:06,454 --> 00:04:07,538 in front of me? 117 00:04:07,580 --> 00:04:09,249 It's unsanitary and disgusting. 118 00:04:09,290 --> 00:04:11,334 A, it's jam, 119 00:04:11,376 --> 00:04:13,628 which is delicious on anything, especially a finger. 120 00:04:13,670 --> 00:04:17,423 And B, I hope your news is better than your attitude. 121 00:04:17,465 --> 00:04:20,551 Okay. I am getting married. 122 00:04:20,593 --> 00:04:22,512 What? To who? 123 00:04:22,553 --> 00:04:26,015 Whom. And no idea, yet. 124 00:04:26,057 --> 00:04:29,560 Okay, between the jam thing and this, you sound a little insane. 125 00:04:29,602 --> 00:04:31,020 I was just with my mother, 126 00:04:31,062 --> 00:04:32,355 who was getting on my case about dating, 127 00:04:32,397 --> 00:04:33,648 when I had an epiphany. 128 00:04:33,690 --> 00:04:35,608 I'm over being alone 129 00:04:35,650 --> 00:04:38,611 and chasing women and then running away. 130 00:04:38,653 --> 00:04:40,780 That very mature of you, Michael Culhane. I'm impressed. 131 00:04:40,822 --> 00:04:43,866 Yeah, I'm ready for the "real love" phase of my life. 132 00:04:43,908 --> 00:04:46,077 I want to meet my partner. My "one." 133 00:04:46,119 --> 00:04:48,121 I feel like my baby brother is finally growing up. 134 00:04:48,162 --> 00:04:50,081 I'm older than you. 135 00:04:50,123 --> 00:04:53,251 Whatever. Point is, Kirby and I are more than happy to help you 136 00:04:53,293 --> 00:04:54,794 find your soul mate. Absolutely. 137 00:04:54,836 --> 00:04:57,255 I don't remember asking you for help. Well, 138 00:04:57,297 --> 00:05:00,425 true friends can hear a call for help even when it's unspoken. 139 00:05:00,466 --> 00:05:02,885 You're welcome. 140 00:05:02,927 --> 00:05:04,804 Definitely have to redecorate. 141 00:05:04,846 --> 00:05:07,265 I need a new vibe in here. Starting with that couch. 142 00:05:07,307 --> 00:05:10,059 Can we get on that immediately, please, um… Betty. 143 00:05:10,101 --> 00:05:13,313 Ms. Carrington. Betty. And you 144 00:05:13,354 --> 00:05:15,690 have a very different vibe, which is super comforting 145 00:05:15,732 --> 00:05:17,275 to me. Ooh! 146 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:20,361 I can already feel the corporate warfare racing 147 00:05:20,403 --> 00:05:21,779 through my veins, and, God, 148 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:23,239 do I love it. Right. 149 00:05:23,281 --> 00:05:25,241 Uh, so you have some FSN business 150 00:05:25,283 --> 00:05:26,451 that needs your attention. 151 00:05:26,492 --> 00:05:28,286 Yes. New talent negotiations. 152 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:29,871 Start rolling calls with the lawyers 153 00:05:29,912 --> 00:05:31,289 and let the battles begin. 154 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:32,707 I'm sure I'll tire 155 00:05:32,749 --> 00:05:34,042 of the military metaphors eventually, 156 00:05:34,083 --> 00:05:35,460 but for now, let's just roll with it. 157 00:05:35,501 --> 00:05:37,420 Aye-aye. Ah, there you go. 158 00:05:37,462 --> 00:05:38,463 (gasps) Ellen! 159 00:05:38,504 --> 00:05:40,798 Wow. First, the hospital, 160 00:05:40,840 --> 00:05:42,425 now the office. I am touched 161 00:05:42,467 --> 00:05:44,510 that a board member has come 162 00:05:44,552 --> 00:05:46,721 to welcome me back, even without a muffin basket. 163 00:05:46,763 --> 00:05:49,223 I didn't bring muffins, and, unfortunately, 164 00:05:49,265 --> 00:05:50,892 I'm not here to welcome you back, Fallon. 165 00:05:50,933 --> 00:05:52,143 You need to leave. 166 00:05:52,185 --> 00:05:53,978 I'm sorry? So am I, 167 00:05:54,020 --> 00:05:56,481 but it was in the email you clearly never read. 168 00:05:56,522 --> 00:05:58,608 Well, yeah, I get a lot of emails. 169 00:05:58,649 --> 00:06:01,819 (scoffs) Our insurance carrier is forbidding you 170 00:06:01,861 --> 00:06:04,989 from returning to work until you can pass all health protocols. 171 00:06:05,031 --> 00:06:07,992 You're a liability. A liability? 172 00:06:08,034 --> 00:06:10,328 My doctor said that I am fine, 173 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:12,622 and it's Fallon Unlimited, 174 00:06:12,663 --> 00:06:15,249 not "Board Members Unlimited." 175 00:06:15,291 --> 00:06:16,793 I thought that this would be an issue. 176 00:06:16,834 --> 00:06:19,754 You're now on a mandatory medical leave. 177 00:06:19,796 --> 00:06:21,881 You are legally forbidden from conducting 178 00:06:21,923 --> 00:06:23,424 company business. (Scoffs) 179 00:06:23,466 --> 00:06:25,134 Well, you can force me to leave, 180 00:06:25,176 --> 00:06:27,387 but you can't stop me from working at home. 181 00:06:27,428 --> 00:06:29,055 We're shutting down your business email, 182 00:06:29,097 --> 00:06:30,556 phone and access. And if you're caught 183 00:06:30,598 --> 00:06:32,683 breaking any rules, 184 00:06:32,725 --> 00:06:35,603 we'll take action to remove you as CEO. 185 00:06:35,645 --> 00:06:38,189 Well, then I am going to call 186 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:39,941 our insurance company right now 187 00:06:39,982 --> 00:06:41,818 and file an appeal. Appeal? 188 00:06:41,859 --> 00:06:43,027 Off the premises. 189 00:06:43,069 --> 00:06:44,153 Please. 190 00:06:44,195 --> 00:06:45,738 Hey! 191 00:06:45,780 --> 00:06:47,990 Whoa. Take it easy. I'm a liability, remember? 192 00:06:48,032 --> 00:06:49,909 Hey, Ellen, this is not over. 193 00:06:49,951 --> 00:06:52,829 You may have won the battle, but you will not win the war. 194 00:06:54,705 --> 00:06:56,207 Killing it, Betty. 195 00:07:20,731 --> 00:07:23,234 This is my fault. 196 00:07:23,276 --> 00:07:25,361 If I had just let you drop out when you wanted, 197 00:07:25,403 --> 00:07:27,238 the land for the airfield would be yours. 198 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:30,199 Honey, it's not your fault that Lipnicki's an ass. 199 00:07:30,241 --> 00:07:32,952 He blindsided me. I'm still dropping out of the race. 200 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:35,079 Then why are we looking at this map at all? 201 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:36,789 Oh, I'm building that airfield. 202 00:07:36,831 --> 00:07:39,000 I just have to find another way to get my land. 203 00:07:39,041 --> 00:07:40,168 So, you're giving up on the deal? 204 00:07:40,209 --> 00:07:41,627 Honey, it's dead. 205 00:07:41,669 --> 00:07:44,464 That deal isn't dead until we say it is. 206 00:07:44,505 --> 00:07:46,632 Let's push back against that guy. 207 00:07:46,674 --> 00:07:49,927 Maybe blackmail him into honoring it. 208 00:07:49,969 --> 00:07:52,638 Hmm. You taught me that's Carrington 101. 209 00:07:52,680 --> 00:07:55,057 Well, I'm glad you're paying attention, and I love the way 210 00:07:55,099 --> 00:07:56,517 you're thinking, but 211 00:07:56,559 --> 00:07:58,102 Lipnicki is squeaky clean. 212 00:07:58,144 --> 00:07:59,312 No one is squeaky clean. 213 00:07:59,353 --> 00:08:01,147 I want you 214 00:08:01,189 --> 00:08:02,648 to close your eyes for me 215 00:08:02,690 --> 00:08:05,318 and visualize Lipnicki's office. 216 00:08:05,359 --> 00:08:07,487 (sighs) Now, tell me what you see. 217 00:08:08,863 --> 00:08:12,241 I see a bunch of pictures. Uh… his wife. 218 00:08:12,283 --> 00:08:15,703 Um… some people skiing, 219 00:08:15,745 --> 00:08:17,413 uh, his fraternity brothers, 220 00:08:17,455 --> 00:08:19,707 Lipnicki and the governor. 221 00:08:19,749 --> 00:08:21,042 Perfect. 222 00:08:21,083 --> 00:08:23,544 We have everything we need. We do? 223 00:08:23,586 --> 00:08:26,255 Fraternity brothers? It's almost too easy. 224 00:08:26,297 --> 00:08:28,716 Ah. 225 00:08:28,758 --> 00:08:30,510 Every time I think I know 226 00:08:30,551 --> 00:08:33,262 all about you, you show me one… 227 00:08:33,304 --> 00:08:34,680 hotter side. 228 00:08:36,390 --> 00:08:39,769 As you requested, my list of soul mate requirements. 229 00:08:42,021 --> 00:08:44,023 Five-eight or taller. 230 00:08:44,065 --> 00:08:45,733 Physically fit. 231 00:08:45,775 --> 00:08:47,360 Artistic. Multi-lingual. 232 00:08:47,401 --> 00:08:50,238 How many languages can you speak? 233 00:08:50,279 --> 00:08:52,365 One, which is why she needs to speak multiple. 234 00:08:52,406 --> 00:08:55,368 Impeccable manners. I can't believe you allowed yourself to date me. 235 00:08:55,409 --> 00:08:57,411 Who knew you were so picky? MICHAEL: Not picky, 236 00:08:57,453 --> 00:08:59,455 just high standards. 237 00:08:59,497 --> 00:09:01,207 My parents had a magical relationship, 238 00:09:01,249 --> 00:09:02,291 and I want nothing less. 239 00:09:02,333 --> 00:09:03,543 We're not magicians. 240 00:09:03,584 --> 00:09:05,378 We'll find you a woman. 241 00:09:05,419 --> 00:09:07,088 I already have one in mind. 242 00:09:07,129 --> 00:09:08,965 I'll set it up tomorrow, if you're ready to go. 243 00:09:09,006 --> 00:09:11,842 Well, I guess you can't find the one unless you meet the one, so 244 00:09:11,884 --> 00:09:14,262 let's make the magic happen. 245 00:09:14,303 --> 00:09:15,596 Can I talk to you for a minute? 246 00:09:15,638 --> 00:09:17,473 Always. What's on your mind? 247 00:09:17,515 --> 00:09:21,060 Well, now what's on my mind is you being undressed in here. 248 00:09:21,102 --> 00:09:23,604 Were you just… No. I don't want to know. Okay. 249 00:09:23,646 --> 00:09:26,941 I need advice. My board has put me on temporary medical leave, 250 00:09:26,983 --> 00:09:28,901 and I want to know how I can circumvent their decision. 251 00:09:28,943 --> 00:09:30,987 Well, that's easy. You can't. 252 00:09:31,028 --> 00:09:32,780 That's your advice? 253 00:09:32,822 --> 00:09:34,657 I once worked nonstop for two weeks, 254 00:09:34,699 --> 00:09:36,284 doubled over, waiting for a kidney stone to pass. 255 00:09:36,325 --> 00:09:38,286 No one cared. 256 00:09:38,327 --> 00:09:39,537 That's what happens when you take your company public. 257 00:09:39,579 --> 00:09:40,830 You got to answer to the public. 258 00:09:40,871 --> 00:09:42,707 Well, no offense to your slow-rolling 259 00:09:42,748 --> 00:09:44,500 kidney stone, but I do not accept 260 00:09:44,542 --> 00:09:47,128 your non-advice, and I'm gonna need this office back now. 261 00:09:47,169 --> 00:09:48,769 (chuckles) That's not happening. 262 00:09:49,880 --> 00:09:51,930 Hey, hey, is something else bothering you? 263 00:09:53,884 --> 00:09:55,678 Is it Liam? How are things with him? 264 00:09:55,720 --> 00:09:59,015 Well, your fatherly instincts are better than your advice. 265 00:09:59,056 --> 00:10:01,517 Things with Liam are… 266 00:10:01,559 --> 00:10:02,893 weird. 267 00:10:02,935 --> 00:10:05,771 They're good, but not normal good. 268 00:10:05,813 --> 00:10:08,274 It's like we're walking on eggshells, on ice. 269 00:10:08,316 --> 00:10:10,568 Well, you know, the more time you spend together, 270 00:10:10,610 --> 00:10:12,695 the more it will feel like it did pre-coma. 271 00:10:12,737 --> 00:10:15,448 Yeah. How are things in the bedroom? 272 00:10:15,489 --> 00:10:18,242 Now your fatherly instincts are making me want to throw up. 273 00:10:18,284 --> 00:10:20,244 Mm. Not in my office. 274 00:10:20,286 --> 00:10:22,538 Though, the idea of spending more time together 275 00:10:22,580 --> 00:10:25,791 isn't terrible, maybe that'll help break the ice. 276 00:10:25,833 --> 00:10:27,418 Well, I'm glad I could help. No. 277 00:10:27,460 --> 00:10:29,545 Keeping your clothes on around the manor, 278 00:10:29,587 --> 00:10:30,921 that's more helpful. 279 00:10:33,424 --> 00:10:35,676 Liam, I have an idea. 280 00:10:35,718 --> 00:10:37,762 Hi. I was looking for you. 281 00:10:37,803 --> 00:10:40,473 And I was looking for Liam, so… He's not here. 282 00:10:40,514 --> 00:10:42,558 And I heard some disturbing news 283 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:45,019 that FSN is putting performance clauses 284 00:10:45,061 --> 00:10:46,562 into talent deals 285 00:10:46,604 --> 00:10:48,856 which could negatively impact 286 00:10:48,898 --> 00:10:50,858 my deal. Well… 287 00:10:50,900 --> 00:10:54,236 I'm sure that's not true. Everything has to go through me. 288 00:10:54,278 --> 00:10:57,114 Good, because I agreed to be in business with you, 289 00:10:57,156 --> 00:10:58,824 not some faceless board, 290 00:10:58,866 --> 00:11:01,952 so I expect you to go to them and fix this. 291 00:11:01,994 --> 00:11:03,663 Right. 292 00:11:03,704 --> 00:11:06,749 Well, I can't go do that right now. 293 00:11:06,791 --> 00:11:09,043 Um… Can you give me a couple weeks? 294 00:11:09,085 --> 00:11:12,463 Unacceptable. They're discussing this new policy change tomorrow, 295 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:14,423 and I want it stopped. Do I need 296 00:11:14,465 --> 00:11:17,051 to remind you how valuable I am to your company? 297 00:11:17,093 --> 00:11:20,429 I get your daily texts. If it's a problem, 298 00:11:20,471 --> 00:11:23,641 I can take FSN's number one show to another network. 299 00:11:23,683 --> 00:11:25,309 Okay, let's not be more dramatic than usual. 300 00:11:25,351 --> 00:11:27,186 I will just find 301 00:11:27,228 --> 00:11:29,778 some way to go to that board meeting tomorrow, okay? 302 00:11:32,191 --> 00:11:33,984 BETO: I think we're almost done here. 303 00:11:34,026 --> 00:11:36,237 I just need to test you on a few last things. 304 00:11:36,278 --> 00:11:37,863 I'm ready for any test you got. 305 00:11:37,905 --> 00:11:39,824 Okay. 306 00:11:39,865 --> 00:11:41,575 Would you like a drink with dinner, Cristal? 307 00:11:41,617 --> 00:11:43,452 Of course, my love. 308 00:11:43,494 --> 00:11:45,746 I'll have my usual. Whiskey sour 309 00:11:45,788 --> 00:11:47,665 with maple syrup, not simple syrup. 310 00:11:47,707 --> 00:11:51,001 Perfect. 311 00:11:51,043 --> 00:11:53,421 Tell me, what's our father's sister's name? 312 00:11:53,462 --> 00:11:55,673 Silvio was an only child, Beto, 313 00:11:55,715 --> 00:11:58,467 but our mother has two siblings, 314 00:11:58,509 --> 00:12:00,052 Tío Javy and Tía Rosa. 315 00:12:00,094 --> 00:12:02,638 How about Cristal's laugh? It's very specific. 316 00:12:02,680 --> 00:12:05,891 All right. You mean… 317 00:12:05,933 --> 00:12:08,853 (laughing) 318 00:12:11,147 --> 00:12:13,847 Oh, this is gonna work out even better than I imagined. 319 00:12:20,322 --> 00:12:21,699 Those people at Fallon Unlimited 320 00:12:21,741 --> 00:12:23,451 have some nerve treating me like this. 321 00:12:23,492 --> 00:12:26,328 I am the face of their shopping network. 322 00:12:26,370 --> 00:12:28,497 You don't slap the face that feeds you. 323 00:12:28,539 --> 00:12:29,957 Right. 324 00:12:29,999 --> 00:12:31,834 You should be equally outraged, Jeff. 325 00:12:31,876 --> 00:12:35,087 As an investor in Dom-Mystique, this could hurt you, too. 326 00:12:35,129 --> 00:12:36,464 Yeah, absolutely. 327 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:40,509 You don't seem outraged. 328 00:12:40,551 --> 00:12:42,901 You seem like that lobster was your best friend. 329 00:12:44,555 --> 00:12:45,890 Okay. 330 00:12:45,931 --> 00:12:48,017 I've been rambling on 331 00:12:48,058 --> 00:12:50,561 about myself this whole time, I get it. 332 00:12:50,603 --> 00:12:52,146 How are you doing? 333 00:12:52,188 --> 00:12:54,523 Are you at least excited to be honored for your 334 00:12:54,565 --> 00:12:57,193 charitable work at the Foundation Gala tomorrow night? 335 00:12:57,234 --> 00:12:58,819 Yeah. Thrilled. 336 00:13:00,529 --> 00:13:01,989 Okay, that's it. 337 00:13:02,031 --> 00:13:04,992 What's going on? And no more two-word answers. 338 00:13:07,244 --> 00:13:09,079 I've been pursuing three different tech companies 339 00:13:09,121 --> 00:13:10,289 about a new partnership. 340 00:13:10,331 --> 00:13:12,583 But I can't even get a meeting. 341 00:13:12,625 --> 00:13:14,293 Sweetheart, maybe they're just busy. 342 00:13:14,335 --> 00:13:16,003 Oh, no, they all got back to me 343 00:13:16,045 --> 00:13:17,505 and said they weren't interested. 344 00:13:17,546 --> 00:13:19,131 Well, there are other companies out there. 345 00:13:19,173 --> 00:13:20,591 There could be a million. It doesn't matter. 346 00:13:20,633 --> 00:13:22,676 After the Colby Co. Space fiasco, 347 00:13:22,718 --> 00:13:24,470 I'm a liability. No one will touch me. 348 00:13:24,512 --> 00:13:27,056 Basically, no one will work with me 349 00:13:27,097 --> 00:13:29,266 until I prove I'm back, which I can't do 350 00:13:29,308 --> 00:13:31,143 because no one will work with me. 351 00:13:42,154 --> 00:13:44,114 Well, if it isn't everyone's 352 00:13:44,156 --> 00:13:46,325 least favorite Carrington. 353 00:13:46,367 --> 00:13:48,077 You know you don't live here, right? 354 00:13:48,118 --> 00:13:49,870 I could have security just escort you home. 355 00:13:49,912 --> 00:13:51,622 Yeah, I'm looking for Fallon. 356 00:13:51,664 --> 00:13:53,541 She's actually tied with me for, um, 357 00:13:53,582 --> 00:13:55,000 well, everyone's favorite. 358 00:13:55,042 --> 00:13:56,752 Hmm. I'm not my sister's keeper. 359 00:13:56,794 --> 00:13:58,379 What's this about then? 360 00:13:58,420 --> 00:14:00,464 Some kind of art therapy? 361 00:14:00,506 --> 00:14:02,550 Well, I'm trying to decide 362 00:14:02,591 --> 00:14:05,344 on a logo for my new company, ACI. 363 00:14:05,386 --> 00:14:08,013 Adam Carrington Industries. 364 00:14:08,055 --> 00:14:09,890 You know, setting up a new empire is… 365 00:14:09,932 --> 00:14:12,101 well, it's daunting and exciting, really. 366 00:14:12,142 --> 00:14:14,854 Yeah, this beauty and anti-aging company is going to be massive. 367 00:14:14,895 --> 00:14:16,605 Is it? 368 00:14:16,647 --> 00:14:18,732 I just have a feeling that soon the only logo you'll need 369 00:14:18,774 --> 00:14:20,442 is the one for the county jail. 370 00:14:20,484 --> 00:14:23,487 Clever, but I'm not worried because my alibi is airtight 371 00:14:23,529 --> 00:14:25,698 and your obsession 372 00:14:25,739 --> 00:14:27,783 with me is a little sad. 373 00:14:31,787 --> 00:14:33,664 That looked like fun. 374 00:14:33,706 --> 00:14:36,417 Yeah, he's a treat. Um, have you seen Fallon? 375 00:14:36,458 --> 00:14:37,960 I just need an extra set 376 00:14:38,002 --> 00:14:40,004 of eyes to help me catch a Peeping Tom. 377 00:14:40,045 --> 00:14:42,673 Uh, Fallon left, but I have two eyes 378 00:14:42,715 --> 00:14:44,383 and nothing to do. (clicks tongue) Count me in. 379 00:14:44,425 --> 00:14:47,803 Um, are you sure? We just, we barely know each other. 380 00:14:47,845 --> 00:14:49,680 I'm bored, I don't have a job, 381 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:52,141 and the idea of hunting for a Peeping Tom sounds 382 00:14:52,182 --> 00:14:54,476 far more thrilling than rewatching season 21 383 00:14:54,518 --> 00:14:55,769 of Celebrity Intervention. 384 00:14:55,811 --> 00:14:57,605 Wait, the one with Natasha? 385 00:14:57,646 --> 00:15:00,524 Oh, my God, yes. So good. 386 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:01,942 It's so good. 387 00:15:03,360 --> 00:15:05,988 I see you brought your enforcer with you this time. 388 00:15:06,030 --> 00:15:07,489 Hello, Mrs. Carrington. 389 00:15:07,531 --> 00:15:09,116 Apparently, your husband didn't explain to you 390 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:10,659 that this is not a negotiation. 391 00:15:10,701 --> 00:15:12,870 No, he did, but we're not here to negotiate. 392 00:15:12,912 --> 00:15:15,998 We're here to tell you what's about to happen. 393 00:15:16,040 --> 00:15:18,250 We uncovered some details of a fraternity party 394 00:15:18,292 --> 00:15:20,669 gone horribly wrong while you were 395 00:15:20,711 --> 00:15:22,504 a senior at Atlanta A&M. 396 00:15:22,546 --> 00:15:25,841 She may not look tough, but trust me, she's a savage. 397 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:29,470 (laughs) 398 00:15:29,511 --> 00:15:30,721 I wasn't even living in the house at this time, 399 00:15:30,763 --> 00:15:32,473 so even if something did happen, 400 00:15:32,514 --> 00:15:35,309 I wasn't involved. I think we're done here. 401 00:15:35,351 --> 00:15:36,644 No, I don't think we are. 402 00:15:36,685 --> 00:15:38,646 You see, seems that one of your bros, 403 00:15:38,687 --> 00:15:39,855 who apparently 404 00:15:39,897 --> 00:15:41,190 has a grudge against you, 405 00:15:41,231 --> 00:15:42,691 is willing to testify that you 406 00:15:42,733 --> 00:15:44,068 were in the house. 407 00:15:44,109 --> 00:15:46,403 You're bluffing. 408 00:15:46,445 --> 00:15:48,572 Are you sure you want to take that chance? 409 00:15:48,614 --> 00:15:51,241 Could be anyone. Maybe Cooper, down in Tallahassee? 410 00:15:51,283 --> 00:15:54,203 Right. You remember, The Grateful Coop? 411 00:15:54,244 --> 00:15:55,955 Or Jefferson, in Dallas? J-Money. 412 00:15:55,996 --> 00:15:58,958 Did your fraternity have a rule about horrible nicknames? 413 00:15:58,999 --> 00:16:00,793 (clears throat) CRISTAL: And those 414 00:16:00,834 --> 00:16:02,878 are just the ones in the photo. There were a lot of people 415 00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:06,131 in that house. We're not bluffing, Lippy. 416 00:16:06,173 --> 00:16:08,133 So, in addition to what we already agreed upon, 417 00:16:08,175 --> 00:16:11,428 we're gonna need, you know, a little bit more. 418 00:16:11,470 --> 00:16:13,222 Guaranteed government contracts 419 00:16:13,263 --> 00:16:15,265 for Flores Incorporado. I don't even know what that is. 420 00:16:15,307 --> 00:16:17,226 That's all right, we'll fill you in. 421 00:16:18,644 --> 00:16:20,270 I'll have to talk to the governor. 422 00:16:20,312 --> 00:16:22,356 You have 24 hours. 423 00:16:24,191 --> 00:16:25,818 Have a good day. 424 00:16:29,363 --> 00:16:31,865 Mmm. Amazing. 425 00:16:31,907 --> 00:16:33,200 Thank you. 426 00:16:33,242 --> 00:16:35,244 Just the husband I've been looking for. 427 00:16:35,285 --> 00:16:37,121 Hopefully the only one. What's with the basket? 428 00:16:37,162 --> 00:16:39,331 I was thinking it would be good 429 00:16:39,373 --> 00:16:41,083 for us to do something fun together tomorrow. 430 00:16:41,125 --> 00:16:44,211 You know, like we used to before the drama train rolled in. 431 00:16:44,253 --> 00:16:46,046 Unless, of course, 432 00:16:46,088 --> 00:16:49,883 you're busy or not in the mood for fun with me. 433 00:16:49,925 --> 00:16:52,011 I'm totally in the mood. 434 00:16:53,262 --> 00:16:55,472 Wait, you thinking outdoor adventure, 435 00:16:55,514 --> 00:16:57,391 like rock climbing? 'Cause I'm so down for that. 436 00:16:57,433 --> 00:16:59,309 No, I told you we're never doing that again, 437 00:16:59,351 --> 00:17:00,936 but… 438 00:17:00,978 --> 00:17:03,578 if you're down for an adventure, I've got it covered. 439 00:17:04,690 --> 00:17:06,525 KIRBY: Nice moon. 440 00:17:06,567 --> 00:17:09,778 No drone. I'm bored. Well… 441 00:17:09,820 --> 00:17:13,532 security says it usually flies by at 7:00, so… 442 00:17:13,574 --> 00:17:16,118 I'll watch the east, you watch the west? Gotcha. 443 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:18,537 Other west. 444 00:17:18,579 --> 00:17:20,164 Gotcha. 445 00:17:25,753 --> 00:17:27,087 What if it doesn't show up? 446 00:17:27,129 --> 00:17:28,672 It will. 447 00:17:28,714 --> 00:17:30,632 Security says the perv shows up rain or shine. 448 00:17:30,674 --> 00:17:33,844 (sighs) We could be here all night. 449 00:17:33,886 --> 00:17:36,096 What are you doing? 450 00:17:36,138 --> 00:17:38,265 You crazy? That's never gonna work. 451 00:17:38,307 --> 00:17:40,059 If you want to catch a Peeping Tom, 452 00:17:40,100 --> 00:17:41,727 you have to give them something to peep at. 453 00:17:41,769 --> 00:17:43,937 (drone whirring) 454 00:17:43,979 --> 00:17:45,189 Drone! 455 00:17:45,230 --> 00:17:47,316 (whirring continues) 456 00:17:52,154 --> 00:17:54,615 Okay, so it's landed on the… 457 00:17:54,656 --> 00:17:58,327 ninth floor balcony. Perfect. I'm gonna go over there. 458 00:17:58,368 --> 00:18:01,038 Hey, um, thanks for helping. 459 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:03,165 This was fun, but maybe 460 00:18:03,207 --> 00:18:05,584 get some mace before you go see the creepy guy. 461 00:18:05,626 --> 00:18:07,544 Yeah. 462 00:18:10,339 --> 00:18:12,841 What is happening? You are knocking 463 00:18:12,883 --> 00:18:14,718 way too loud, unless the building is on fire. 464 00:18:14,760 --> 00:18:16,845 That's the least of your problems, you sicko. 465 00:18:16,887 --> 00:18:18,305 (chuckles) I'm sorry, do I know you? 466 00:18:18,347 --> 00:18:20,557 No, but only because I haven't undressed 467 00:18:20,599 --> 00:18:22,142 in the building across the street. 468 00:18:22,184 --> 00:18:24,937 So, you're talking about undressing, and I'm the sicko? 469 00:18:24,978 --> 00:18:26,480 I think you should probably leave, since I have no idea 470 00:18:26,522 --> 00:18:28,440 what you're talking about. (Chuckles) No. 471 00:18:28,482 --> 00:18:31,110 I am talking about your drone, you pervert. 472 00:18:31,151 --> 00:18:33,153 I caught it in the act. You have been spying 473 00:18:33,195 --> 00:18:35,197 on women for the last two weeks with that thing. 474 00:18:35,239 --> 00:18:36,657 I'm sorry to disappoint you, but that wasn't me. 475 00:18:36,698 --> 00:18:37,866 Oh, really? 476 00:18:37,908 --> 00:18:39,535 Well, can you tell me why 477 00:18:39,576 --> 00:18:42,076 I saw the drone come back and land on your balcony? 478 00:18:43,330 --> 00:18:44,540 Sadly, I can. 479 00:18:46,208 --> 00:18:47,751 Oh, you can? I think I know 480 00:18:47,793 --> 00:18:49,962 who the pervert is, as you so charmingly 481 00:18:50,003 --> 00:18:51,338 put it. 482 00:18:51,380 --> 00:18:53,132 My nephew Timmy has been staying with me 483 00:18:53,173 --> 00:18:55,342 for a few weeks, and I had no idea 484 00:18:55,384 --> 00:18:57,511 what the kid was doing out there. He's ten, 485 00:18:57,553 --> 00:19:00,305 or 14. I don't ask a lot of questions. 486 00:19:00,347 --> 00:19:02,099 Well, I'm sure the police 487 00:19:02,141 --> 00:19:04,560 will have some questions for your so-called "nephew." 488 00:19:04,601 --> 00:19:06,311 No, no, no, please do not call the police. 489 00:19:06,353 --> 00:19:08,063 My sister already thinks I'm the worst uncle. 490 00:19:08,105 --> 00:19:10,774 Look, I promise I will make him stop and delete 491 00:19:10,816 --> 00:19:13,277 all of the video. No! Um, no. 492 00:19:13,318 --> 00:19:16,029 One of his videos… 493 00:19:16,864 --> 00:19:19,964 It could be the only thing that exonerates my mother of murder. 494 00:19:20,409 --> 00:19:22,828 Wow, a murder? Really? 495 00:19:22,870 --> 00:19:25,956 Look, it's a long shot, but I'm-I'm praying 496 00:19:25,998 --> 00:19:28,792 that he was flying his drone the night of the crime. 497 00:19:28,834 --> 00:19:32,254 Well, only one way to find out. 498 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:35,299 Hey, Timmy! 499 00:19:35,340 --> 00:19:38,635 Get your ten-to-14-year-old butt out here. 500 00:19:48,437 --> 00:19:49,688 What am I watching? 501 00:19:49,730 --> 00:19:50,981 Your demise? 502 00:19:53,525 --> 00:19:55,694 Is that… 503 00:19:56,987 --> 00:19:58,280 Where did you get this? 504 00:19:59,615 --> 00:20:01,200 Unfortunately, the drone only got 505 00:20:01,241 --> 00:20:02,743 those few moments before it flew off. 506 00:20:02,784 --> 00:20:05,370 What's this supposed to prove? 507 00:20:05,412 --> 00:20:06,705 There isn't even any sound. 508 00:20:06,747 --> 00:20:08,040 It proves that you were there, 509 00:20:08,081 --> 00:20:09,833 not Alexis, so when the district attorney 510 00:20:09,875 --> 00:20:12,669 sees it, our mother will look way less guilty, 511 00:20:12,711 --> 00:20:14,811 and you will look, well, completely guilty. 512 00:20:16,131 --> 00:20:18,634 Okay. The truth is, um… 513 00:20:18,675 --> 00:20:20,677 Bobby's death 514 00:20:20,719 --> 00:20:22,221 was, uh, it was an accident. 515 00:20:22,262 --> 00:20:23,722 He-he charged me, 516 00:20:23,764 --> 00:20:25,307 and-and when I moved out of the way, 517 00:20:25,349 --> 00:20:27,226 he slipped, and he just… 518 00:20:27,267 --> 00:20:30,187 (blows air, pops lips) 519 00:20:30,229 --> 00:20:31,813 Which you would've seen if the drone hadn't have left. 520 00:20:31,855 --> 00:20:33,982 Well, I'm sure the police 521 00:20:34,024 --> 00:20:35,984 will take your word for it, with your history 522 00:20:36,026 --> 00:20:37,527 of honesty and good deeds. 523 00:20:37,569 --> 00:20:38,987 Listen, Hagatha Christie, 524 00:20:39,029 --> 00:20:40,948 that's why I didn't tell them. (stammers) 525 00:20:40,989 --> 00:20:42,908 I never actually thought they would convict Alexis 526 00:20:42,950 --> 00:20:44,284 on circumstantial evidence. 527 00:20:44,326 --> 00:20:45,994 Oh, right, yeah, I'm sure. 528 00:20:46,036 --> 00:20:48,038 Children, please don't fight in front of your mother 529 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:50,123 while she is in lockup. 530 00:20:50,165 --> 00:20:51,917 Adam, I have a plan. Amanda, 531 00:20:51,959 --> 00:20:53,710 would you give us a moment, please? 532 00:20:53,752 --> 00:20:55,254 I know you don't agree with this, 533 00:20:55,295 --> 00:20:57,130 but it's what is right for everyone. 534 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:06,265 What-What's this? A contract. It's simple. 535 00:21:06,306 --> 00:21:07,474 You sign over the rights 536 00:21:07,516 --> 00:21:09,601 to your anti-aging drug to me, 537 00:21:09,643 --> 00:21:11,311 or I show the video to the D.A. 538 00:21:11,353 --> 00:21:13,272 That-that makes no sense. 539 00:21:13,313 --> 00:21:15,107 What-what good will a patent be 540 00:21:15,148 --> 00:21:16,775 if you're stuck in jail? Like you said, 541 00:21:16,817 --> 00:21:19,403 they won't convict me on circumstantial evidence. 542 00:21:19,444 --> 00:21:22,072 So, now the question is whether you'll be taking my spot here. 543 00:21:22,114 --> 00:21:25,909 Mother, I really need this patent for ACI. 544 00:21:26,785 --> 00:21:29,329 Adam Carrington Industries. Don't worry. 545 00:21:29,371 --> 00:21:31,456 You'll retain a small percentage. 546 00:21:31,498 --> 00:21:34,876 I am not Dr. Larson-level greedy. Plus, 547 00:21:34,918 --> 00:21:36,837 I don't want you to push me over a balcony. 548 00:21:36,878 --> 00:21:39,589 I told you it was an accident. Bu… 549 00:21:39,631 --> 00:21:42,676 There… 550 00:21:42,718 --> 00:21:45,178 there has to be some other way. I've… 551 00:21:45,220 --> 00:21:47,097 I've worked way too hard for this. 552 00:21:47,139 --> 00:21:50,142 Well, if you think of one while you're lying on your metal bed 553 00:21:50,183 --> 00:21:52,477 in your cell, let me know. 554 00:21:52,519 --> 00:21:55,772 Though, the phone does get quite crowded, 555 00:21:55,814 --> 00:21:58,108 so get there early. 556 00:22:02,654 --> 00:22:04,281 Cristal. 557 00:22:04,323 --> 00:22:05,907 Beto? What are you doing here? 558 00:22:05,949 --> 00:22:07,409 You're not supposed to be in Atlanta. 559 00:22:07,451 --> 00:22:09,119 And yet, here I am. 560 00:22:09,161 --> 00:22:10,954 Why? You'll find out soon enough. 561 00:22:10,996 --> 00:22:13,248 I don't have time for you and your drama. 562 00:22:13,290 --> 00:22:15,625 I'm hosting a big gala at the ma… 563 00:22:22,132 --> 00:22:23,925 LIAM: Fallon is honoring her medical leave, 564 00:22:23,967 --> 00:22:27,304 but it is within her legal right to appoint me as her proxy. 565 00:22:27,346 --> 00:22:30,599 So, let's get down to business. I am ready, willing and able. 566 00:22:30,640 --> 00:22:32,976 Will you give us a moment to discuss this, Liam? 567 00:22:33,018 --> 00:22:34,603 Sure, but keep it to a moment. 568 00:22:38,523 --> 00:22:41,735 Have I mentioned I think this is a monumentally bad idea 569 00:22:41,777 --> 00:22:43,904 and not remotely what I pictured for our adventure? 570 00:22:43,945 --> 00:22:45,155 Yes, yes, I know, 571 00:22:45,197 --> 00:22:46,573 but I need you to stop them 572 00:22:46,615 --> 00:22:48,492 from making a huge mistake. 573 00:22:48,533 --> 00:22:50,911 So, just say what I say. Come on, it'll be fun for us. 574 00:22:50,952 --> 00:22:52,162 We never do stuff like this anymore. 575 00:22:52,204 --> 00:22:55,457 Liam, we'll allow your proxy vote. 576 00:22:55,499 --> 00:22:57,918 Great. Well, the first order 577 00:22:57,959 --> 00:23:00,253 of business today is the new FSN talent deals. 578 00:23:00,295 --> 00:23:01,421 FALLON: Fabulous. 579 00:23:01,463 --> 00:23:02,547 Fabulous. 580 00:23:02,589 --> 00:23:04,091 Tell them that the proposed 581 00:23:04,132 --> 00:23:05,550 performance clauses in the new talent deals 582 00:23:05,592 --> 00:23:07,469 may seem fine on paper, 583 00:23:07,511 --> 00:23:09,262 but they will backfire spectacularly 584 00:23:09,304 --> 00:23:11,973 when they cause our top designers to walk. 585 00:23:14,101 --> 00:23:16,353 You know what's not fabulous? 586 00:23:16,395 --> 00:23:19,815 The proposed performance clauses in the talent deals, 587 00:23:19,856 --> 00:23:21,650 which will backfire spectacularly 588 00:23:21,691 --> 00:23:23,318 when they cause our top designers to walk. 589 00:23:23,360 --> 00:23:24,903 Good. I mean, you know, 590 00:23:24,945 --> 00:23:26,947 you left the part out about the paper, but 591 00:23:26,988 --> 00:23:28,490 you're improv-ing, which is fun. See? 592 00:23:28,532 --> 00:23:29,866 We're good at this. 593 00:23:29,908 --> 00:23:31,118 ELLEN: No, but won't performance clauses 594 00:23:31,159 --> 00:23:32,786 incentivize our top designers? 595 00:23:34,579 --> 00:23:36,331 Great question, Ellen. 596 00:23:36,373 --> 00:23:39,793 One that will take a minute or two to answer. 597 00:23:41,420 --> 00:23:44,005 They're artists first, and we can't afford to risk that 598 00:23:44,047 --> 00:23:45,966 perceived organizational distrust 599 00:23:46,007 --> 00:23:48,969 will cause them to sacrifice creativity over quality. 600 00:23:50,262 --> 00:23:51,847 They're artists first. 601 00:23:51,888 --> 00:23:55,100 And we can't afford for our organization not to 602 00:23:55,142 --> 00:23:57,477 trust them or their creativity. 603 00:23:57,519 --> 00:23:59,396 Okay, I said improv, not rewrite. 604 00:23:59,438 --> 00:24:02,065 Hmm. You make a good point. 605 00:24:02,107 --> 00:24:03,108 Thank you, Ellen. 606 00:24:03,150 --> 00:24:05,193 (faint squeaking) 607 00:24:08,155 --> 00:24:11,158 (rat chittering) 608 00:24:11,199 --> 00:24:12,909 There's a rat. 609 00:24:12,951 --> 00:24:14,744 There's a rat. There's a rat. 610 00:24:14,786 --> 00:24:17,831 And furthermore, there's a rat. ELLEN: In… 611 00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:20,125 In the company? Like the Mafia? 612 00:24:20,167 --> 00:24:21,626 No. No, no, no, no, no, no. 613 00:24:21,668 --> 00:24:23,962 There's-there's, like, a real rat in the vent. 614 00:24:24,004 --> 00:24:27,132 (gasps, whimpers) 615 00:24:27,174 --> 00:24:29,134 No. 616 00:24:29,176 --> 00:24:31,261 I mean there's a rat 617 00:24:31,303 --> 00:24:33,388 in all of us 618 00:24:33,430 --> 00:24:34,890 just… 619 00:24:34,931 --> 00:24:38,351 scurrying to get to the organizational cheese. 620 00:24:38,393 --> 00:24:40,604 Seriously? (Gasps) 621 00:24:42,022 --> 00:24:45,275 (others exclaiming) (Fallon groans) 622 00:24:45,317 --> 00:24:46,776 Oh, my… 623 00:24:46,818 --> 00:24:48,778 Fallon? 624 00:24:48,820 --> 00:24:50,238 (Fallon grunts) 625 00:24:50,280 --> 00:24:51,990 LIAM: Are you okay? I'm fine. Good news. 626 00:24:52,032 --> 00:24:53,533 I was able 627 00:24:53,575 --> 00:24:56,161 to locate the source of the rodent problem, 628 00:24:56,203 --> 00:24:57,913 and you guys are all good. 629 00:24:57,954 --> 00:25:00,665 So carry on, and I'll be on my way. 630 00:25:00,707 --> 00:25:03,335 You have left me no choice. 631 00:25:03,376 --> 00:25:05,837 I will now personally submit a motion to the board 632 00:25:05,879 --> 00:25:07,589 to permanently remove you as CEO. 633 00:25:07,631 --> 00:25:08,924 FALLON: Yeah. 634 00:25:08,965 --> 00:25:10,675 I figured. 635 00:25:10,717 --> 00:25:13,367 But Liam can still vote for me at that meeting, right? 636 00:25:14,596 --> 00:25:16,056 (screams) 637 00:25:16,097 --> 00:25:18,266 Sorry, I thought it was the rat. 638 00:25:20,185 --> 00:25:22,270 (Cristal grunting softly) 639 00:25:24,814 --> 00:25:26,066 What the hell is going on here, 640 00:25:26,107 --> 00:25:27,776 Beto? Where are we? 641 00:25:27,817 --> 00:25:29,778 Untie me right now. 642 00:25:29,819 --> 00:25:31,404 ¿Estás loco? 643 00:25:31,446 --> 00:25:33,323 Okay, cálmate, hermana. 644 00:25:33,365 --> 00:25:35,659 I mean, you can scream all you want. No one's gonna hear you 645 00:25:35,700 --> 00:25:36,785 where we are. 646 00:25:36,826 --> 00:25:39,287 (grunting) 647 00:25:39,329 --> 00:25:40,705 Is this about money? 648 00:25:40,747 --> 00:25:43,667 Untie me, and I'll write you a check. 649 00:25:44,751 --> 00:25:47,003 I'll untie you when you behave. 650 00:25:47,045 --> 00:25:48,630 I don't want a check. 651 00:25:48,672 --> 00:25:50,632 I want our family company, which you stole from me. 652 00:25:50,674 --> 00:25:51,758 Haven't we been over this? 653 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:53,218 It's not gonna happen. 654 00:25:53,260 --> 00:25:55,470 But I'm expected at the gala, and the second 655 00:25:55,512 --> 00:25:58,348 Blake knows I'm missing, he'll look for me. Don't worry. 656 00:25:58,390 --> 00:26:01,268 You are already at the gala. 657 00:26:03,103 --> 00:26:04,980 (indistinct chatter) 658 00:26:08,024 --> 00:26:09,568 (Blake laughs) 659 00:26:09,609 --> 00:26:12,445 Excuse me. Great news. 660 00:26:12,487 --> 00:26:14,072 The governor signed off 661 00:26:14,114 --> 00:26:16,199 on our deal. We got everything we wanted. He had 662 00:26:16,241 --> 00:26:18,076 no idea we were bluffing. 663 00:26:18,118 --> 00:26:19,953 How did you know? 664 00:26:19,995 --> 00:26:22,914 Well, I'm pretty good at reading people. 665 00:26:22,956 --> 00:26:25,417 As a physical therapist. Mm. 666 00:26:26,459 --> 00:26:29,659 I've never been more thrilled to have you as my wife and partner. 667 00:26:30,505 --> 00:26:32,465 Wait a minute. 668 00:26:34,718 --> 00:26:36,970 Where's your wedding ring? 669 00:26:37,929 --> 00:26:40,557 Oh. I must have left it 670 00:26:40,599 --> 00:26:42,100 at the salon when I got my manicure. 671 00:26:42,142 --> 00:26:44,227 I'll call them and have them hold it 672 00:26:44,269 --> 00:26:46,438 for me until the morning. Okay. 673 00:26:46,479 --> 00:26:47,731 These things happen. 674 00:26:47,772 --> 00:26:49,274 Now let's go 675 00:26:49,316 --> 00:26:51,443 show everyone who means anything in Atlanta 676 00:26:51,484 --> 00:26:53,445 how stunning you are. 677 00:27:04,372 --> 00:27:07,208 Wow. You definitely stuck this landing 678 00:27:07,250 --> 00:27:09,210 a whole lot better than the one at the board meeting. 679 00:27:09,252 --> 00:27:11,630 I may still have a piece of plaster lodged in my ear, 680 00:27:11,671 --> 00:27:13,882 but thank you. So, you're not mad? (Chuckles) 681 00:27:13,923 --> 00:27:16,593 No. No, I feel bad about how it turned out. 682 00:27:16,635 --> 00:27:19,262 I got to admit, that was kind of wild, though. 683 00:27:19,304 --> 00:27:20,764 It's given me a couple ideas 684 00:27:20,805 --> 00:27:22,140 of other things that we can do together. 685 00:27:22,182 --> 00:27:23,642 Oh, such as? 686 00:27:23,683 --> 00:27:25,352 Oh, I don't know. 687 00:27:26,311 --> 00:27:29,189 Have you ever had sex in a closet at a gala? 688 00:27:29,230 --> 00:27:31,566 Ooh, it's like a pornographic game of Clue. 689 00:27:31,608 --> 00:27:33,234 But sadly, 690 00:27:33,276 --> 00:27:35,278 as much as I've missed tearing your clothes off 691 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:36,696 and you tearing mine, 692 00:27:36,738 --> 00:27:37,781 I have to keep them on a little longer 693 00:27:37,822 --> 00:27:39,282 because I invited Ellen 694 00:27:39,324 --> 00:27:41,076 and the board, and they're here somewhere. 695 00:27:41,117 --> 00:27:43,286 That's surprisingly mature of you. That's what I want 696 00:27:43,328 --> 00:27:44,788 them to think. I need them here 697 00:27:44,829 --> 00:27:46,831 when the 200 shareholders waiting outside storm in 698 00:27:46,873 --> 00:27:48,750 to vote them out, which, before you ask, 699 00:27:48,792 --> 00:27:49,751 is perfectly legal. 700 00:27:49,793 --> 00:27:51,294 Legal? Sure. 701 00:27:51,336 --> 00:27:54,130 Ethical? Eh. Maybe. I just have to find 702 00:27:54,172 --> 00:27:56,716 Jeff to tell him that my speech praising his charitable work 703 00:27:56,758 --> 00:27:58,051 now includes a hostile takeover 704 00:27:58,093 --> 00:27:59,844 of my own company. I'll give Betty 705 00:27:59,886 --> 00:28:01,554 the signal. She'll bring in the horde. 706 00:28:01,596 --> 00:28:03,223 Everything will be back to normal. 707 00:28:03,264 --> 00:28:05,684 Got it. Hostile takeover first. 708 00:28:05,725 --> 00:28:07,477 Clothes ripping second. 709 00:28:07,519 --> 00:28:09,521 Perfect. 710 00:28:13,483 --> 00:28:15,068 ADAM: Do you think people actually just want 711 00:28:15,110 --> 00:28:17,028 the mint jelly? This is completely unprofessional. 712 00:28:17,070 --> 00:28:20,573 Go get some lamb. Hello, darling. 713 00:28:21,866 --> 00:28:23,243 Mother, what are you doing here? Did… 714 00:28:23,284 --> 00:28:24,786 Did you escape? Wait, 715 00:28:24,828 --> 00:28:26,454 you-you know that this is probably the second place 716 00:28:26,496 --> 00:28:27,789 the police are gonna look for you, 717 00:28:27,831 --> 00:28:29,249 right? Why are you being so paranoid? 718 00:28:29,290 --> 00:28:30,667 You're acting like my cellmate. 719 00:28:30,709 --> 00:28:32,168 I didn't escape anything. I was released 720 00:28:32,210 --> 00:28:33,545 when I showed the entire video 721 00:28:33,586 --> 00:28:35,964 to the D.A. Wait, entire video? 722 00:28:36,005 --> 00:28:37,841 Excuse me. I have been doing hard time, 723 00:28:37,882 --> 00:28:39,467 and now I need hard liquor. Uh, 724 00:28:39,509 --> 00:28:40,510 no, no, no, no, no. No, no, no. 725 00:28:40,552 --> 00:28:41,803 You are not going anywhere 726 00:28:41,845 --> 00:28:44,222 until you give me some answers. 727 00:28:44,264 --> 00:28:46,933 You can be quite exhausting, you know that? 728 00:28:46,975 --> 00:28:48,727 (clears throat) 729 00:28:48,768 --> 00:28:51,271 You might want to grab some popcorn. 730 00:28:56,651 --> 00:28:58,987 See? It was an accident. 731 00:28:59,946 --> 00:29:03,742 (breathes deeply) 732 00:29:03,783 --> 00:29:06,453 You had that the whole time. And you tricked me 733 00:29:06,494 --> 00:29:08,580 into signing over the rights to my patent to you. 734 00:29:08,621 --> 00:29:11,708 Yes. It's almost as bad as letting me rot in jail 735 00:29:11,750 --> 00:29:13,001 for a crime I didn't commit. 736 00:29:13,042 --> 00:29:14,753 Apples and oranges, really. 737 00:29:14,794 --> 00:29:16,963 Anyway, the D.A. ruled it an accident, 738 00:29:17,005 --> 00:29:19,048 and after a not insignificant donation 739 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:20,550 to the Policeman's Fund, 740 00:29:20,592 --> 00:29:22,260 no charges will be brought against you 741 00:29:22,302 --> 00:29:24,429 for lying to the police. 742 00:29:24,471 --> 00:29:26,681 All's well that ends well, then. 743 00:29:26,723 --> 00:29:29,309 We should celebrate, right? 744 00:29:29,350 --> 00:29:31,186 I will. 745 00:29:31,227 --> 00:29:33,897 And I expect to see you bright and early at the penthouse 746 00:29:33,938 --> 00:29:34,898 to get started 747 00:29:34,939 --> 00:29:37,025 on our company. Oh, 748 00:29:37,066 --> 00:29:39,319 and I've thought about it. The name ACI? 749 00:29:39,360 --> 00:29:40,320 It's out. 750 00:29:40,361 --> 00:29:42,322 What? But I have logos. 751 00:29:42,363 --> 00:29:43,323 We'll make new ones. 752 00:29:43,364 --> 00:29:44,783 The company is now called 753 00:29:44,824 --> 00:29:46,075 ALEXAM. 754 00:29:46,117 --> 00:29:47,786 Hate it. 755 00:29:49,120 --> 00:29:50,580 Mother? 756 00:29:50,622 --> 00:29:52,791 What are you doing here? 757 00:29:52,832 --> 00:29:54,959 Did you escape? Did you get your hair done after you broke out? 758 00:29:55,001 --> 00:29:57,128 I'm free. And I am so happy 759 00:29:57,170 --> 00:30:00,173 to see you up, healthy and looking gorgeous. 760 00:30:00,215 --> 00:30:01,841 I'm so sorry 761 00:30:01,883 --> 00:30:03,218 I didn't visit you at the hospital, 762 00:30:03,259 --> 00:30:05,220 but I was, you know, in the slammer. 763 00:30:05,261 --> 00:30:06,554 And I'm sorry I didn't visit you in prison, 764 00:30:06,596 --> 00:30:08,389 but I was, you know, in a coma. 765 00:30:08,431 --> 00:30:10,141 Should you be running around? How are you feeling? Oh, 766 00:30:10,183 --> 00:30:12,393 I feel fine. I would love to talk, and we will later, 767 00:30:12,435 --> 00:30:15,897 but I have a work crisis that needs my focus. 768 00:30:16,856 --> 00:30:18,358 Mm. 769 00:30:18,399 --> 00:30:19,984 It's like I never left. 770 00:30:20,026 --> 00:30:22,070 Oh, champagne boy. Yes. 771 00:30:23,029 --> 00:30:24,823 KIRBY: I can't believe he found 772 00:30:24,864 --> 00:30:27,116 a flaw with Gigi, Rachel wasn't his type, 773 00:30:27,158 --> 00:30:29,452 and he just wasn't feeling Molly. 774 00:30:29,494 --> 00:30:31,496 At least this Nina woman seems like a contender. 775 00:30:31,538 --> 00:30:34,165 I love her. She stayed at the hotel a few times. 776 00:30:34,207 --> 00:30:35,625 Gorgeous, successful. 777 00:30:35,667 --> 00:30:38,628 My legit top candidate. 778 00:30:38,670 --> 00:30:40,338 Was there a movie you fell in love with 779 00:30:40,380 --> 00:30:42,882 as a kid that planted the seeds of your career path? 780 00:30:42,924 --> 00:30:44,467 That's a very insightful question. 781 00:30:44,509 --> 00:30:47,303 I thought so. Well, you may think it's weird, 782 00:30:47,345 --> 00:30:49,848 but probably Silence of the Lambs. 783 00:30:49,889 --> 00:30:51,683 The first time I finished watching it, 784 00:30:51,724 --> 00:30:53,977 I knew I either wanted to be an FBI agent 785 00:30:54,018 --> 00:30:56,396 or a film director. Silence of the Lambs? 786 00:30:56,437 --> 00:31:00,066 (chuckles) No, no, no, no, no. Scary movies, not my thing. 787 00:31:00,108 --> 00:31:01,901 What if I promise to hold your hand? 788 00:31:01,943 --> 00:31:04,529 Well, that might get me 789 00:31:04,571 --> 00:31:05,697 to reconsider. 790 00:31:06,614 --> 00:31:08,449 (chuckles softly) 791 00:31:11,995 --> 00:31:13,204 Mm. Are you okay? 792 00:31:13,246 --> 00:31:15,290 Yeah, yeah. No, I'm good. 793 00:31:17,458 --> 00:31:19,419 Okay, could you 794 00:31:19,460 --> 00:31:22,297 not lick your fingers, please? 795 00:31:22,338 --> 00:31:24,007 It's unsanitary. For who? 796 00:31:24,048 --> 00:31:25,884 My fingers, my mouth, right? 797 00:31:25,925 --> 00:31:27,635 (chuckles) Yeah, you're not helping. 798 00:31:27,677 --> 00:31:29,429 And you're acting like a child. 799 00:31:29,470 --> 00:31:31,598 I'm not the one licking my fingers. 800 00:31:31,639 --> 00:31:33,099 Wow. Thank you 801 00:31:33,141 --> 00:31:34,100 for making this so easy. 802 00:31:34,142 --> 00:31:36,311 I think we're done here. 803 00:31:37,270 --> 00:31:38,271 You dropped your napkin. 804 00:31:38,313 --> 00:31:39,480 Oh, that's right. 805 00:31:39,522 --> 00:31:41,566 You don't use those. (Gasps) 806 00:31:42,775 --> 00:31:44,193 What the hell just happened? 807 00:31:44,235 --> 00:31:45,862 Nothing happened. You want to help me? 808 00:31:45,904 --> 00:31:47,530 Stay out of my love life. 809 00:31:47,572 --> 00:31:48,865 (scoffs) 810 00:31:50,408 --> 00:31:52,368 This makes no sense. 811 00:31:52,410 --> 00:31:54,370 I mean, I don't even date women, 812 00:31:54,412 --> 00:31:55,622 and I'd consider sleeping with Nina. 813 00:31:55,663 --> 00:31:56,664 I have dated women, 814 00:31:56,706 --> 00:31:58,958 and she's an absolute babe. 815 00:32:00,877 --> 00:32:02,378 AMANDA: Well, it's nice to see you 816 00:32:02,420 --> 00:32:04,339 near a bar instead of behind them. 817 00:32:04,380 --> 00:32:07,216 Thanks to you. You did one of the most wonderful things 818 00:32:07,258 --> 00:32:09,510 anyone has ever done for me. 819 00:32:09,552 --> 00:32:11,095 You saved me. 820 00:32:11,137 --> 00:32:13,097 Oh. Mother, 821 00:32:13,139 --> 00:32:15,433 I wanted to introduce you to Dex Dexter. This is the man 822 00:32:15,475 --> 00:32:16,851 who truly saved you. 823 00:32:16,893 --> 00:32:18,144 Alexis is your mother? 824 00:32:18,186 --> 00:32:20,146 Farnsworth Dexter. (Dex chuckles) 825 00:32:20,188 --> 00:32:21,940 Wow. I haven't been called 826 00:32:21,981 --> 00:32:23,399 Farnsworth since college. 827 00:32:23,441 --> 00:32:25,818 Sorry, what's happening here? 828 00:32:25,860 --> 00:32:28,613 Farnsworth… Dex… 829 00:32:28,655 --> 00:32:30,907 Is the son of Sam Dexter, 830 00:32:30,949 --> 00:32:32,575 who sat on the board at C.A. 831 00:32:32,617 --> 00:32:34,619 Our families have been friends for years. 832 00:32:35,620 --> 00:32:37,622 I haven't seen you in years. 833 00:32:37,664 --> 00:32:39,832 I-I haven't forgotten you. 834 00:32:39,874 --> 00:32:41,668 I think 835 00:32:41,709 --> 00:32:43,503 you and I should have a cocktail and catch up 836 00:32:43,544 --> 00:32:44,963 so I can properly thank you 837 00:32:45,004 --> 00:32:47,006 for being my hero. 838 00:32:48,967 --> 00:32:50,426 (chuckles) 839 00:32:50,468 --> 00:32:52,428 So do tell me what you've been up to. 840 00:32:52,470 --> 00:32:53,972 ADAM: Hey. 841 00:32:54,013 --> 00:32:55,348 Oh, geez! I lost control of my company 842 00:32:55,390 --> 00:32:56,432 because of you. (Clears throat) 843 00:32:56,474 --> 00:32:58,184 So I'm not gonna forget that. 844 00:32:58,226 --> 00:33:00,019 Well, because of me, you're not in prison, and neither 845 00:33:00,061 --> 00:33:01,646 is our mother, so maybe you don't forget that. 846 00:33:01,688 --> 00:33:03,398 Yeah, I wouldn't hold your breath 847 00:33:03,439 --> 00:33:04,524 waiting for my gratitude for that. 848 00:33:04,565 --> 00:33:06,943 Okay. And once I get control 849 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:09,153 of ACI again, I'll deal with you. 850 00:33:09,195 --> 00:33:10,905 There's only room 851 00:33:10,947 --> 00:33:13,324 for one troublemaker in this family. 852 00:33:13,366 --> 00:33:15,618 That position's filled. 853 00:33:17,954 --> 00:33:19,956 DOMINIQUE: If you're looking for Jeff, he's not here. 854 00:33:19,998 --> 00:33:21,582 He won't be attending. 855 00:33:21,624 --> 00:33:24,502 What? Why not? Is he okay? Physically, yes. 856 00:33:24,544 --> 00:33:26,045 But emotionally, he's a wreck 857 00:33:26,087 --> 00:33:28,506 because every business opportunity has vanished. 858 00:33:28,548 --> 00:33:30,091 No one wants to work with him anymore. 859 00:33:30,133 --> 00:33:31,676 That can't be true. 860 00:33:31,718 --> 00:33:34,345 He can't even get a meeting, and unfortunately, 861 00:33:34,387 --> 00:33:37,432 his identity is completely wrapped up in his career. 862 00:33:37,473 --> 00:33:39,600 He doesn't realize there's more to life 863 00:33:39,642 --> 00:33:41,394 than being in the game. 864 00:33:44,230 --> 00:33:45,690 Not that you're like that. 865 00:33:45,732 --> 00:33:47,567 You have a… 866 00:33:47,608 --> 00:33:49,277 rich life outside of work. 867 00:33:49,318 --> 00:33:50,945 I need some champagne. 868 00:33:50,987 --> 00:33:52,739 Stat. 869 00:33:53,698 --> 00:33:55,575 ELLEN: The board and I are leaving now. Oh. 870 00:33:55,616 --> 00:33:56,993 We only came for the optics. 871 00:33:57,035 --> 00:33:59,495 We're meeting in the morning. I have the votes 872 00:33:59,537 --> 00:34:04,000 to remove you as CEO. I'm sorry. 873 00:34:04,042 --> 00:34:07,170 Uh, Ellen, wait. 874 00:34:07,211 --> 00:34:11,049 The board does not have to meet tomorrow because 875 00:34:11,090 --> 00:34:15,261 I am withdrawing my appeal, 876 00:34:15,303 --> 00:34:19,432 and stepping down as CEO, temporarily. 877 00:34:19,474 --> 00:34:21,476 This company matters more than any of us. 878 00:34:21,517 --> 00:34:24,645 Well, I think that's a wonderful idea. 879 00:34:24,687 --> 00:34:25,897 We'll still meet in the morning 880 00:34:25,938 --> 00:34:27,523 to formally accept your resignation 881 00:34:27,565 --> 00:34:30,026 and choose a new CEO. Will I have any say in that? 882 00:34:30,068 --> 00:34:31,486 Not after you've stepped down. 883 00:34:31,527 --> 00:34:34,238 Oh, well, I'm still CEO tonight, right? 884 00:34:34,280 --> 00:34:37,033 So excuse me. Dominique, 885 00:34:37,075 --> 00:34:38,910 call Jeff and tell him I'll meet him 886 00:34:38,951 --> 00:34:40,828 at the Elevation Lounge in 20 minutes. 887 00:34:40,870 --> 00:34:42,789 It's important. And, Liam… On it. 888 00:34:42,830 --> 00:34:45,124 You and I are having sex in an hour, so you have 55 minutes 889 00:34:45,166 --> 00:34:47,168 to get upstairs, do some push-ups, 890 00:34:47,210 --> 00:34:49,670 and take your clothes off. Way on it. 891 00:34:54,717 --> 00:34:57,929 Look, I'm sorry I snapped at you. You're forgiven. 892 00:34:57,970 --> 00:34:59,972 But there's one more woman you have to meet who 893 00:35:00,014 --> 00:35:01,891 we know will be a game changer. 894 00:35:01,933 --> 00:35:03,810 And I won't take no for an answer. 895 00:35:06,354 --> 00:35:08,981 Mama, what are you… 896 00:35:09,023 --> 00:35:10,983 You dragged her out of the house for this? 897 00:35:11,025 --> 00:35:12,902 LUELLA: They didn't drag me anywhere. 898 00:35:12,944 --> 00:35:15,738 They called and told me you were ready to settle down, 899 00:35:15,780 --> 00:35:17,573 and I couldn't get here fast enough. 900 00:35:18,741 --> 00:35:20,743 Well, that's the plan. 901 00:35:20,785 --> 00:35:22,411 I just gotta find the right person first. 902 00:35:22,453 --> 00:35:23,830 That's all well and good, 903 00:35:23,871 --> 00:35:25,498 but I also hear that 904 00:35:25,540 --> 00:35:28,084 you've been rejecting women right and left. 905 00:35:29,293 --> 00:35:32,255 Who do you think you are, Billy Dee Williams? 906 00:35:32,296 --> 00:35:34,090 Yes, he does. But pre-Lando. 907 00:35:34,132 --> 00:35:36,050 Shut it. 908 00:35:36,092 --> 00:35:38,594 I just want what you and Dad had. 909 00:35:38,636 --> 00:35:40,513 Is that too much to ask? 910 00:35:40,555 --> 00:35:43,516 No. But you should know that 911 00:35:43,558 --> 00:35:45,852 my marriage to your father was far from perfect. 912 00:35:45,893 --> 00:35:49,105 He did some things that drove me crazy. 913 00:35:49,147 --> 00:35:53,734 And I suppose I did some things that drove him crazy. 914 00:35:53,776 --> 00:35:56,445 Though his were crazier. (Both laugh) 915 00:35:56,487 --> 00:35:58,197 I love her. Yeah. 916 00:35:58,239 --> 00:36:00,366 But the point is, if I'd had 917 00:36:00,408 --> 00:36:02,201 a list of requirements, 918 00:36:02,243 --> 00:36:05,705 I never would have married your father. 919 00:36:05,746 --> 00:36:08,666 Which turned out to be the best decision I ever made. 920 00:36:08,708 --> 00:36:10,835 You get what I'm saying, son? 921 00:36:11,794 --> 00:36:13,546 I get you. 922 00:36:15,339 --> 00:36:17,633 And I love you. Good. 923 00:36:17,675 --> 00:36:18,801 I love you, too. 924 00:36:18,843 --> 00:36:20,803 Now, how about buying your mama 925 00:36:20,845 --> 00:36:22,847 a fancy drink, and maybe a Porterhouse? 926 00:36:30,479 --> 00:36:32,398 She does make a lot of sense. 927 00:36:32,440 --> 00:36:34,442 Yeah, she does. 928 00:36:34,483 --> 00:36:36,319 And, if you're still willing to help, 929 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:38,446 I promise to be less picky. 930 00:36:38,487 --> 00:36:40,573 Great. So I'll call Nina. 931 00:36:40,615 --> 00:36:42,825 Mm-mm-mm. 932 00:36:42,867 --> 00:36:44,702 Literally, anyone but Nina. 933 00:36:46,662 --> 00:36:48,112 What's the problem with Nina? 934 00:36:50,458 --> 00:36:53,002 You know what my favorite part of the gala is? 935 00:36:53,044 --> 00:36:54,795 When it's over, and you and I can 936 00:36:54,837 --> 00:36:57,173 go upstairs to celebrate. 937 00:36:57,215 --> 00:36:58,966 Unless you want to slip back into the study. 938 00:36:59,008 --> 00:37:02,720 Blake Carrington, you're the most charming man on the planet. 939 00:37:02,762 --> 00:37:04,805 And I'd go anywhere with you. 940 00:37:04,847 --> 00:37:06,182 But I'm not feeling so great. 941 00:37:06,224 --> 00:37:09,435 So I'm gonna make myself a cup of tea. 942 00:37:09,477 --> 00:37:11,687 But can I get a rain check on that anywhere celebration? 943 00:37:11,729 --> 00:37:13,397 Yeah, of course you can. It's been a long day. 944 00:37:13,439 --> 00:37:15,691 Wake me up when you crawl into bed. 945 00:37:24,659 --> 00:37:25,910 So what's the big emergency? 946 00:37:25,952 --> 00:37:27,370 I was in my pajamas. 947 00:37:27,411 --> 00:37:31,374 I'm stepping down as CEO as of tomorrow because 948 00:37:31,415 --> 00:37:34,293 I have some personal things that I need to figure out. 949 00:37:34,335 --> 00:37:37,129 And also, they banned me from the building. 950 00:37:37,171 --> 00:37:39,590 Uh, wow. Didn't expect to hear that. 951 00:37:39,632 --> 00:37:41,342 Well, it's temporary, but, 952 00:37:41,384 --> 00:37:43,094 I heard some of the stuff going on in your life, 953 00:37:43,135 --> 00:37:45,805 and I can relate to wanting to get back in the game. 954 00:37:45,846 --> 00:37:48,557 Okay, now, hold up. 955 00:37:48,599 --> 00:37:50,017 Uh, I see where this is headed, 956 00:37:50,059 --> 00:37:52,186 and I'm not interested, okay? 957 00:37:52,228 --> 00:37:54,021 I said I didn't want to be on your board, 958 00:37:54,063 --> 00:37:56,274 and I certainly don't want to be your charity hire. Oh, no. 959 00:37:56,315 --> 00:37:59,110 This is not that. My biological corporate clock is ticking. 960 00:37:59,151 --> 00:38:01,320 I have 24 hours to pick a new CEO, 961 00:38:01,362 --> 00:38:04,031 or they're gonna pick one for me. 962 00:38:04,073 --> 00:38:06,450 Listen, I'm really not in a good place right now, 963 00:38:06,492 --> 00:38:08,077 and I have my own soul searching to do. 964 00:38:08,119 --> 00:38:09,495 Well, you can soul search while you work. 965 00:38:09,537 --> 00:38:11,372 I need somebody who I can trust 966 00:38:11,414 --> 00:38:13,249 to protect my baby. 967 00:38:13,291 --> 00:38:16,085 Somebody smart, somebody bold. 968 00:38:16,127 --> 00:38:18,170 Somebody who's as crazy as I am. 969 00:38:18,212 --> 00:38:21,007 Somebody who's family. 970 00:38:21,048 --> 00:38:23,217 And I'm really hoping that person is you. 971 00:38:24,427 --> 00:38:26,846 This is the most insane thing I've ever heard. 972 00:38:26,887 --> 00:38:28,806 You think Blake won't notice the difference between us? 973 00:38:28,848 --> 00:38:30,683 He'll immediately know it's not me. 974 00:38:30,725 --> 00:38:34,270 Honey, I'm home. 975 00:38:37,398 --> 00:38:39,567 Oh, my God. 976 00:38:42,695 --> 00:38:45,698 Oh, my God. 977 00:38:45,740 --> 00:38:47,158 Told you. 978 00:38:47,199 --> 00:38:48,242 How'd it go? 979 00:38:48,284 --> 00:38:50,161 Better than I expected. 980 00:38:50,202 --> 00:38:52,121 Apparently your Flores company is even more valuable 981 00:38:52,163 --> 00:38:54,040 because Blake and I made a deal with the governor. 982 00:38:54,081 --> 00:38:55,833 Blake and I made a deal, you psycho. 983 00:38:57,418 --> 00:38:58,669 RITA: Can't stay long. 984 00:38:58,711 --> 00:39:02,048 Blake is eagerly waiting for me to return 985 00:39:02,089 --> 00:39:05,885 so we can celebrate. That should be fun. 986 00:39:05,926 --> 00:39:08,554 I don't know who you are, but I am begging you, 987 00:39:08,596 --> 00:39:10,306 woman to woman, 988 00:39:10,348 --> 00:39:13,434 let me go home, please. 989 00:39:27,490 --> 00:39:30,493 I hope your rings fit. 990 00:39:30,534 --> 00:39:33,329 I think my hands are just a little more feminine. 991 00:39:33,371 --> 00:39:35,831 Now, if you'll excuse me, (grunts) 992 00:39:35,873 --> 00:39:39,126 I have a date in your bedroom. 993 00:39:49,470 --> 00:39:53,140 So Jeff accepted my offer, 994 00:39:53,182 --> 00:39:56,268 and Ellen accepted my assurance that Jeff was 995 00:39:56,310 --> 00:39:58,479 the ideal candidate to replace me. 996 00:39:58,521 --> 00:40:01,065 Jeff will be approved as CEO until I am fully ready 997 00:40:01,107 --> 00:40:02,358 and cleared to return. 998 00:40:02,400 --> 00:40:04,652 Wow. That's a big deal. 999 00:40:04,693 --> 00:40:07,947 Well, yeah. I mean, I almost died, Liam. Twice. 1000 00:40:07,988 --> 00:40:10,574 I know. That's a bigger deal. 1001 00:40:10,616 --> 00:40:12,827 And I'm glad you're realizing that. 1002 00:40:12,868 --> 00:40:18,040 Which is why I have decided 1003 00:40:18,082 --> 00:40:19,625 to take some time away 1004 00:40:19,667 --> 00:40:24,130 to figure out who I am away from Fallon Unlimited. 1005 00:40:24,171 --> 00:40:28,426 And reconnect with you on every level. 1006 00:40:28,467 --> 00:40:31,804 I mean, I know that the board meeting was a bit 1007 00:40:31,846 --> 00:40:34,849 of a fiasco, but it kind of felt like us again, right? 1008 00:40:36,767 --> 00:40:38,477 This is gonna sound ridiculous, 1009 00:40:38,519 --> 00:40:41,981 but seeing you drop out of the ceiling 1010 00:40:42,022 --> 00:40:43,607 to escape a rodent 1011 00:40:43,649 --> 00:40:48,237 made me realize how much I've missed having fun with you. 1012 00:40:48,279 --> 00:40:50,948 I like this version of Fallon, 1013 00:40:50,990 --> 00:40:54,618 and I can't wait to see much more of her, starting now. 1014 00:41:01,834 --> 00:41:05,838 Mm. I like it when you talk about me in the third person. 1015 00:41:05,880 --> 00:41:09,175 Maybe you should undress Fallon now. 1016 00:41:09,216 --> 00:41:10,968 Ooh, this is fun. 1017 00:41:11,010 --> 00:41:12,761 It's kind of like we're having a threesome. 1018 00:41:12,803 --> 00:41:14,221 (laughs) 1019 00:41:16,807 --> 00:41:19,185 (door opens) BLAKE: I am not happy. 1020 00:41:19,226 --> 00:41:21,937 Yeah. You can imagine how Fallon feels. 1021 00:41:21,979 --> 00:41:23,856 I had to jump in and give a last-minute speech 1022 00:41:23,898 --> 00:41:25,483 at the gala when you disappeared. 1023 00:41:25,524 --> 00:41:27,624 Those usually take days to prepare. Blake. 1024 00:41:30,696 --> 00:41:33,282 Oh. 1025 00:41:33,324 --> 00:41:35,451 Apparently the awkwardness between the two of you is gone. 1026 00:41:35,493 --> 00:41:36,619 You're welcome. 1027 00:41:36,660 --> 00:41:38,496 Yeah, you really saved the day. 1028 00:41:38,537 --> 00:41:39,997 LIAM: You told your father it was awkward between us? 1029 00:41:40,039 --> 00:41:42,208 I mean, not as awkward as it is now. 1030 00:41:42,249 --> 00:41:44,210 Please get out. 1031 00:41:44,251 --> 00:41:45,794 Happily. 1032 00:41:45,836 --> 00:41:48,881 But if you need any more… BOTH: Get out!