01x20 - A Line from the Past

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[Blake] Previously on Dynasty:

You're not the firstborn Carrington, Steven. There was a baby boy.

His name was Adam. He was kidnapped.

I have hired investigators, psychics, anything.

-Anything to find a trace. -He thought Adam might be in El Paso.

He tracked one of the suspected kidnappers here. John Miller.

[Anders] If Culhane realizes the connection between his father's disease and what CA covered up, it may not be easy to handle.

At Carrington Atlantic, I k*lled a story about the Clarke County health crisis.

[Jim] Even though you knew CA was making people sick?

[Cristal] I was trying to do my job.

You wanted me on the record to blackmail me into silence.

Let's get you back on your feet. We have work to do.

What happened to your vegetarian diet, Fallon?

That was so 2005.

-Fallon, you're up early. -And suspiciously peppy.

-Morning. -[Fallon] Jeff's picking me up.

-Colby? -The very.

He's taking me to the winter dance on Friday.

What?

It's just so last-minute. We'll have to get you the perfect dress.

-Anders, would you call the seamstress? -I'll have her come tomorrow.

[cell phone chimes]

Gotta go. Jeff's here.

[Jeff] You're still here?

Back, actually, with sustenance. You still like honey on your biscuits?

I don't need your pity or your help. You can't come in here like you know me.

I have known you since you were 13 years old.

You haven't seen me in 11. Does Fallon even know you're here?

No, that wouldn't be helpful.

And despite your scene at the trunk show the other night, I know you weren't trying to hurt her. You care about her.

You think this is about Fallon?

You think I'm trying to get back with her? I lost my family.

And I wanna help you get them back. I just wanna see you happy again.

After everything that's happened, I don't need to see another Carrington as long as I live, and that includes you.

You can see yourself out now.

[Sammy Jo] Be completely honest.

What says "forever" better, eggshell or ivory?

-Forever is a fantasy. -Unlike your wedding, ours is real.

I want it to be perfect. It'd be a lot easier if Steven was here.

He's only in D.C. for a few days.

When he's back, he'll be dying to talk about napkins and place settings and all the things you think will ensure your eternal happiness.

-I haven't tasted those yet. -I'm saving you.

Don't wanna pop a button on your suit.

Mrs. Gunnerson has been busy.

I said I wanted the crepe cake that Oprah likes.

I'd be happy to sort out your wedding arrangements.

I've been planning events since before you were born.

Why doesn't anyone get it, Anders?

I want this to be different from anything before.

Yet, you pick a cake recommended by the most influential woman in the world.

-Yeah. -[chuckles]

What else did you have in mind?

Oh, I completely forgot.

Would you pick up tea sandwiches from Henri's?

-For Colby? We're going back there? -No, no.

If I play my cards right, he'll come to me.

-Why are you behind enemy lines? -Is that your breakfast?

Don't judge me.

Have Mrs. Gunnerson pack it up, and take it to the hospital.

Culhane's mother was clear I stay away. Tiny confections won't change her mind.

Mothers usually know best, but we're not always right.

Though my record's better than most. 1 did have a sixth sense about Liam.

I knew you'd slip that in there.

I have one about Michael, too. A good kind.

-Don't push it. -I just wanna see you happy again.

And if that means being with Culhane, then don't let anything stop you.

[indistinct chatter over PA]

Fallon. What are you doing here?

I thought you could use a break from hospital food, so I had Mrs. Gunnerson make your favorite, chocolate ganache.

-You could've had it delivered. -l wanted to know how you were.

-Don't look so surprised. -That's one word for it.

I know I haven't always been a traditional friend, but I wanna make it up to you. Let me be here for you.

[sighs]

I appreciate the food, and what Cristal's done for my dad, but I didn't bring you into this for a reason.

-I just need to focus on my family now. -Cristal?

Yeah. I don't know what strings she pulled, but she got my father into a clinical trial

-and doctors are optimistic. -That's great.

Best news we've got since he got sick.

Um...

Anyway, I should probably get back inside.

Thank Mrs. Gunnerson for me?

I wanna follow up with Legal on that contract language.

Fallon. This is a surprise.

So is the fact you're meddling with Culhane's family.

You got his dad into a clinical trial?

I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner.

He isn't the only person that's sick in Clarke County.

CA has a power plant there.

There's been waste-disposal issues, potential contamination of the water.

-My dad knew? -For years.

We did this to Culhane's father?

We didn't know. When I put it together, I told him he had to fix it.

Clean up the plant, pay for medical care.

-But he won't. -That'd be admitting guilt.

He arranged a deposition. He has a recording of me admitting fault.

He threatened to blackmail me if I came forward.

But I'm going public, even if it blows up my marriage.

We're finally on the same page. I'm kidding. Okay.

We need to shut down the Clarke County plant, and deal with Daddy.

-How? -He was in that deposition, too?

Get the recording and we'll have leverage.

We force him to do the right thing.

But we'll have to do this my way. Do you trust me?

Honestly?

Let me restate that. You have to trust me.

I'm thinking if we work together and get the recorder, -we can go to him and present-- -I've looked for that recorder.

I scoured Blake's study. I couldn't find it.

It's not where you can snoop. It'll be on the other side of this wall.

-In his office? -He has a safe in his desk drawer.

-I found it when I was 7. -It'd be easier to go to the press.

How can I stay silent about a potential Erin Brockovich-level situation?

You go kamikaze, there's no pulling back.

Hopefully the thr*at of mutual destruction is enough to turn this around.

-Do you know the code to the safe? -One of them. It's my birthday, obvi.

But a second rolling code generates every five minutes on his phone.

If you can get that, I can get into the safe.

We're barely speaking. I'm not able to get to his phone.

I'm sure you can find a way. I just don't wanna picture how.

[sighs]

I like what you've done with the place. Last time I was here, it wasn't for tea.

I'm surprised they let me on the property.

Don't be silly.

You've always been part of this family. You're like a daughter to me.

And you've really grown out of your awkward stage, haven't you?

-You ever thought of modeling? -No.

Mm. It seems like you've done so well for yourself.

Wish I could say the same for your brother.

You saw Jeff?

To be honest, that's why I called you. I'm worried about him.

He brought this on himself. My father and I are fine without him.

Dad finishes house arrest this week. He'll finally be free.

Well, maybe that's even more reason to reach out to Jeff.

He's made a lot of mistakes, but he's paying for them.

He's hurting, Monica. He wants to make it right.

You missed a lot. The things Jeff's said and done trying to get revenge on Blake is turning him into the man he hates. Everyone has a version of the story.

I don't know who to believe, or what started this w*r.

-Fallon wants to go to the dance with me. -I'm sure she does.

-We'll be home by 11:30 if you're worried. -You know I think highly of you.

-Then what's the problem? -[Blake sighs]

The foundation scholarship can't look like we play favorites.

It wouldn't reflect well on the foundation, or you.

I'm almost done at Penley. I've been accepted to MIT.

We wouldn't wanna jeopardize that, would we? Or your sister's scholarship.

-Is that a thr*at? -It's just a reality.

I'm trying to help you.

You understand?

I got it.

Your brother isn't Blake.

Blake's always wanted to tear your family apart, and now he's gone and done exactly that.

We can't let him win.

-You were looking for me? -[band playing]

They do the classics, in English and in Spanish.

And instead of a traditional wedding cake, a custom crepe bar, with signature his-and-his combination.

And for cocktail hour, we'll fly in Jiro from Tokyo for a selection of sushi to be passed around by these fine gentlemen.

-Uh, it's a little gay stereotype-- What's that?

[band stops playing]

Thank you.

I appreciate what you're trying to do, but this just isn't what I imagined.

-You don't like sushi? Steven does. -I'm supposed to be doing this with him.

Is this what marrying a rich guy is like? He assumes you're a house husband?

Him away on business, leaving me with the twins' runny noses and gossipy private-school moms, till I get my real-estate license, just to feel some purpose?

[chuckles]

To be fair, you've only been engaged for two weeks.

Slow down. Forget about the wedding for a while.

You should be together, so be together.

-In D.C.? Not exactly a romantic getaway. -Nothing more romantic than a surprise.

-I don't know where he's staying. -I'll take care of it. Go and pack a bag.

Two, three, four.

[playing]

[woman] No soliciting.

I said, not interested!

Sorry to disturb you. I'm trying to get in touch with your brother, John Miller?

[baby crying]

[baby continues crying]

-You just woke up my baby. You happy? -I'm sorry. I'm looking for my brother, -and yours might know where he is. -How'd you get my address?

I went to John's last apartment. The tenant said he forwarded mail here.

-That was a long time ago. -So, he doesn't live here?

If he did, I'd have sent him to get formula, and maybe I'd be at the spa getting my toenails painted.

This isn't his address. I don't have time for this.

If I could get a-- If I could just get a phone number?

[Blake] Ah.

I thought you were out. I just need some clothes.

-Can we talk? -I'm busy.

Quarterly investors' meeting tomorrow.

Besides, I said everything yesterday.

I didn't appreciate your tone, but you were right.

We don't know what's going on in Clarke County yet.

It's irresponsible to jump to conclusions, not just for your sake or the families', but for those who could get hurt if this got out.

-That's what I was trying to say. -I know. I got scared and I overreacted.

I'm sorry.

We're in this together. We should be a team.

-I don't want this space between us. -Neither do I.

Can we start over?

-What did you have in mind? -Mm.

Well, I was just about to run a long, hot bath.

It's a big tub.

I'll run it. -Mm.

I'll get some candles.

[faucet creaks, then water running]

[Blake] You coming?

[cell phone buzzing]

["North Cack” playing over headphones]

[singing indistinctly]

Did you get my text? We have five minutes before the code expires.

Um... Slight hiccup. We didn't factor in my dad's janitor.

What? He's there? Can you distract him or something?

With what, cleavage?

I don't tramp out like you. I'll just wait till he leaves.

No time. Blake will wonder why it's taking so long to get candles.

I don't wanna know what 50 Shades of Gross you're doing.

I'm not thrilled about this, either.

-Who are you talking to? -[chuckles]

[Cristal] A telemarketer.

-You got three minutes... -Three minutes?

...of my time, and that is more than enough.

[music continues over headphones]

[Cristal] Come on.

I don't want the water to get cold.

[music continues]

♪ Since 13 I've been punishin' samples I

♪ Rappers flip-flop quick Like they runnin' in sandals ♪

♪ You are witnessin' the one ♪

♪ Heavy, and my U*i weigh a ton I

♪ I ain't Petey Pab' But I walk inside the spot like ♪

-f Who am I? ♪ -♪ It's the North Cack, baby ♪

-I' I'm the boss ♪ -♪ Yeah;

♪ Carolina barbecue satice With the slaw ♪

♪ I'm the safe, the cellar and the vault I

Hey. Before you toss me out again, I've brought you a surprise.

I don't need more grits.

Monica.

[sighs]

If you're here to say "I told you so,” just leave.

You said he was dying to see me.

-Look at him. -I'm right here. I'm doing just fine.

Don't you have your own children to meddle with?

-Right, like you're living your best life? -My life is not her business.

He's right, this isn't about me. I'm just happy to see you two in the same room.

I remember when I first met you both, at the interview for the CA Foundation Scholarship.

You were so close. I can't imagine what your mother would say about this rift.

-That implies she thinks about us. -Yeah, she's in New York.

-Doing her own thing. -Dad's ankle monitor comes off today.

We're going to Rathman's for lobster and steak.

-Is that an invite? -If you sober up.

Jeff would love to go.

He's too smart to let pride get in the way of something that he wants so very much.

Isn't that right?

Of course I'll be there.

-With bells on. -See you tonight.

See? You'll be one big, happy family again in no time.

Or one small, slightly less messed-up family.

[chuckles]

[knocking on door]

-[Jeff] Mrs. C. -[Alexis] Jeff, why are you here?

-Taking Fallon to the formal. -We talked about this.

I care about your daughter.

I won't bail on her because of her dad's politics.

If Blake wants to take our scholarships because of this dance, that's on him.

I'll work as many jobs as it takes to get us through school.

So, bring it. I'm not scared.

Jeff, I'm sorry, but Fallon just left for the dance with Robby Reed.

Guess I should've known. Stupidly sprung for a limo and everything.

-Was that Jeff? -No. A delivery.

No catty remark on how the dress makes me look pear-shaped, -or that the color washes me out? -You look divine.

Good. Let's hope Jeff gets here before I turn into a pumpkin.

Thanks for looking out, Alexis. You've done so much for us.

I just want good things for you, Jeff. And your sister.

You both mean so much to me.

I've been Googling D.C. styles. Options seem limited to black, white, or I'd-rather-be-caught-dead khaki, but I've narrowed it down to a Hyannis Port-era Kennedy look, or an Obama post-presidency relaxed vibe.

We have a bigger problem. I just called Steven's hotel of choice, the Hay-Adams.

-He's not a guest there. -What?

Is he staying under an alias?

You don't think he's cheating on me, do you?

In my head, the gossipy school moms already discussed this, -but I've defended him, so-- -Sam, stop. I don't think Steven's in D.C.

Wherever John Miller is, his sister didn't wanna tell me.

-I did catch her at a bad time. -Perhaps she's scared to talk.

If his sister's spooked, maybe this is a bad idea.

I'm okay. I just... I understand now how hard it's been for you.

The darkness and disappointments.

But this Valerie woman might know something.

It's more of a lead than anything else I found.

I can't be this close to Adam's possible kidnapper and just walk away.

[phone beeps]

-Sam's calling. -Have you told him?

Not yet. He's too close to Fallon. If Fallon finds out, then Dad might.

Don't wanna give them false expectations.

I know that more than anyone. Be careful.

1 will.

[commentator speaking indistinctly over TV]

-I brought entertainment. -You are serious about this friend thing.

I figured I'd put my money where my mouth is.

-Or put my mouth where my money is. -l don't even know what that means, but since my dad is sleeping right there, maybe we should just play Jenga.

Okay. As long as you're prepared to be decimated by my fine motor skills.

[chuckles]

I'm just impressed that you're here. I know you have a busy schedule.

Less busy now that I'm divorced.

My faux husband turned out to be even more faux than I signed up for.

Jack or Liam, whatever his name, is gone.

I'm sorry, Fallon.

-[music over TV] -I'm not.

[reporter] We're live from Clarke County, where a source close to Carrington Atlantic revealed that chemical waste from the company's power plant has seeped into the water.

The contamination may be linked to a rise in cancer rates.

-Oh, my God. -Clarke County.

If that's the same thing my dad has, it could be related.

-Did you know about this? -No. Of course not. I would've told you.

Is this why Cristal and Blake have been so involved?

-If Carrington Atlantic put my dad here-- -Let me handle it. I'll talk to my father.

-I don't trust him. -He'll tell me the truth. Michael, if this is CA's fault, 1 will make sure he does right by you.

I promise.

What happened?

The contamination story is all over the news.

How did anyone find out?

You think I did it? We had an agreement.

You wanted to go public.

I'm not upset the truth is out, people deserve to know, but I wouldn't do that to you.

I never thought I'd utter these words to your face, but I believe you.

Uh-oh. Incoming. Stay strong and resist. See you at the office.

Really? You decide to go rogue just before our quarterly investors' meeting.

-I didn't do it. -I looked in the office safe.

The deposition's gone. I'm guessing your plan was to blow the whistle and then throw me under the bus.

I'll admit I took the recording, but I never spoke to the press.

-Who helped you break in? -No one.

I took your phone when you weren't looking and snuck into your office.

You got nothing on me. You must've listened to it.

-I deleted my portion of the confession. -And you have nothing on me.

I destroyed the recording.

Blackmail shouldn't be the foundation of a working relationship.

We're supposed to be partners. This is a marriage.

Or what's left of one.

-Hi. -[Sammy Jo] Been trying to reach you.

Sorry. It's crazy in the former capital of the free world.

Really? I was gonna come surprise you in D.C.

-You're in D.C. now? -No.

I figured out you've been spouting fake news.

-Where are you, Steven? -Look, it's complicated.

I'll explain everything as soon as I get back.

But right now, I need to go.

-No, Steven-- -Just trust me. Please?

I love you.

[baby cooing]

Valerie?

[baby continues cooing]

Look, I'm sorry I bothered you.

I brought you some formula, and a little something.

You don't owe me anything.

I hope this helps.

[baby gurgling]

I heard on the radio you k*lled some people.

Is the dog to protect you from angry villagers wielding pitchforks?

We got Bo for the kids after you left, as a replacement.

Except, unlike you, he's loyal. And sheds a lot less.

-What do you want, Alexis? -I've come to ask a favor.

I'm not gonna take no for an answer, especially not from you.

Sounds like a line from the past. I'm guessing it has to do with money.

As you can see, I brought my bodyguard, Mickey, back on staff.

Your ex-Uber driver?

It's only fitting that you pay his salary, -since you're the reason I need him. -What?

Jeff. He made a spectacle of himself at the La Perla party.

Would've gotten violent if he hadn't vomited so thoroughly.

Clearly, the family still has it out for us. I'm worried about my safety.

-I'm not worried about Jeff. -Shouldn't you be?

You and Fallon pushed him over the edge. And it's not the first time.

Our daughter is in tears... because she thinks that Jeff stood her up.

-You made me humiliate that child. -I didn't make you.

It all comes down to money.

You would frame innocent men, thr*aten children, destroy families.

It's poisoning ours.

Don't sit on your high horse. You spend more than any of us.

It's your fault. I'm becoming you, and I'm sick of it.

Since we lost Adam, you don't care about anyone.

Screw you, Alexis.

One day all this is gonna come back and bite you in the ass.

You have been striking at that family for over a decade.

They're not gonna take it lying down.

Jeff's not coming at us again. Not after we handed his ass to him.

So, no, I won't pay your bodyguard to play Kevin Costner to your Whitney.

It's... not just Jeff I'm worried about.

It's Cecil.

You took your time getting in.

The water-contamination story is spinning out of control.

Our lawyers and PR team are in full damage-control mode.

We send cease-and-desist letters, and work on a counterattack.

Going on the defensive isn't what CA needs.

Corporations face scandals all the time. Can't go a day without exploding phones, Ponzi schemes, a CEO's hooker habit. We need to handle this the right way.

And you know what that is?

This is a chance to revamp CA's image to a modern and socially conscious one.

-Steven put you up to this? -We cover medical expenses and distribute industrial-grade water filters, residents agree to sign a binding arbitration clause that caps our liability.

We move the company towards 100 percent clean energy, and we start by closing the Clarke County plants.

Next I drive a hybrid and pay higher taxes?

This will make us seem honest, like we care.

The positive image will help us get business.

There's no real evidence that CA caused this water problem.

Culhane's father is dying.

Do you care? We have an opportunity to do the right thing.

CA will recover and be stronger than ever.

This isn't just about CA. The government will start breathing down my neck the second we admit we made a mistake. I could wind up in prison.

The whole family could be under investigation.

I promised Michael. He'll never speak to me again.

I strongly urge you to consider whether your feelings for Culhane are worth jeopardizing our family's future.

We're bringing in the falconers to take care of the gophers.

Steven wouldn't tell me where he is.

He said it's complicated and to trust him.

Can you work your spy magic to track him?

Little early in your relationship to resort to espionage.

I come from a family of secrets and lies.

"It's complicated" and "trust me" are my trigger words.

Marriage is a complicated journey.

We just have to have faith in our partners.

-Did you get that off an Instagram feed? -I got it from my own marriage.

Whoa.

You were married? I'd always pictured you like a nun.

But instead of Jesus, you swore yourself to the Carringtons.

Ah. Then... you might be even more shocked to know that I have a daughter.

My God, what is happening? You've never mentioned a daughter.

We haven't spoken in years. Her name is Kirby.

-She lives in Australia with her mother. -You're giving up on her?

-It's not exactly my choice. -Then you can't let her miss out.

Anders, you're a great parent. Look at how well Steven turned out.

And you've been much better to me than my murdery, dead-again dad.

Thanks. I think.

Let me do my fatherly bit by telling you what I wish I knew back then.

A little faith might've saved my marriage, and I might still be part of Kirby's life.

I've known Steven since he was born. He's a good one.

He's worth your faith.

[chattering]

[woman] Yes, yes.

Thought this was the investors' meeting.

Yeah, sure looks like a surprise press conference.

This must be about the Clarke County scandal.

Blake knows we stole the depositions.

I covered for you. I told him I took it myself.

-But he thinks I leaked the story. -I'm not gonna let him scapegoat you or deny CA's mistakes. I made a promise to you and to Culhane.

So, if my dad tries anything, I'll grab the mic and Kanye him.

-I'll back you up, too. -No.

I'm his daughter. I can afford to take a hit.

-Your marriage, on the other hand... -[sighs]

[Cristal] Okay, guess it's time to start.

As CEO of Carrington Atlantic, I am here to set the record straight.

Clarke County has always played an important role here at CA.

It saddens me to hear some of its residents are ill.

However, we have seen no quantitative proof linking CA's operations to water contamination, and we have always taken stringent precautions to protect our local communities.

But this media storm offers us a chance to address an exciting change that we're making here at CA.

Carrington Atlantic is moving towards clean energy.

I shut down work in Clarke County today to accommodate this shift.

I'm appointing my daughter, Fallon Carrington, who started a clean-energy company last year, to spearhead this initiative. Fallon?

[camera shutters clicking]

[sighs]

Come on, Fallon.

Moving forward, her company, Morell Corp, will be fully absorbed into CA, as she steps into her role as Carrington Atlantic's new COO.

-[camera shutters clicking] -[crowd murmuring]

My wife, Cristal, is stepping down from day-to-day operations indefinitely to focus on family.

We are in agreement that Fallon is the perfect replacement.

Miss Carrington, how do you feel about your new role?

Um...

-Come on. -[Fallon] It, uh...

Well, it's all happening so fast. [chuckles]

I'm of course thrilled to be working with my dad again.

Well, she means "for" her dad.

But this has been her dream since she was little.

Congratulations, honey.

[reporters speaking indistinctly]

-Michael? -What's going on?

You should call the rest of your family. Something's happened.

[knocking on door]

I came when I got your message. Why aren't you at the celebration dinner?

Celebration's off.

My father's house arrest was extended for six months.

What?

Why?

The parole judge suddenly seems to think my dad's a thr*at to society.

Ridiculous. Cecil wouldn't hurt a fly.

Yet Blake got judges to deny my dad's parole over and over again.

So, you think Blake's behind this?

-Doesn't this sound just like him? -It's what he did to me.

Plucked a judge from his cronies and sicced him on me.

I won't let him get away with this.

-I'm gonna make him pay. -I'm already working on that.

How do you think Clarke County ended up in the headlines?

You leaked it?

Damn.

[knocking on door]

Mrs. Carrington? What are you doing here?

Can I come in?

I lied to you earlier. Fallon didn't go to the dance with Robby Reed.

-What? -No, she always planned to go with you.

I had to fabricate a story to make you go away so I could protect you from Blake.

I am so sorry.

-I had to come here to tell you the truth. -Fallon thinks I stood her up?

If she knew I lied to her, she'd never forgive me.

But that's my fault.

You never deserved this.

It's all too much. Your father's in jail, your mother leaves you, -you raise your sister-- -What's that have to do with anything?

Uh...

I should have never come here.

What have I ever done?

Huh?

Why do you and your husband hate me?

I could never hate you.

-You don't want me to be with Fallon. -If you pursue her, Blake will take away so much more than your scholarship. You're no match for him.

Promise me you'll let her go.

[Alexis] I have made mistakes.

I wanted to tell you years ago, but now, you deserve to know the truth.

You can't even wait for me to pack up my things.

-I didn't know he was gonna fire you. -Please, spare me another lie.

I can't believe I thought you'd actually stand up to your father.

You wanted me to scream bloody m*rder at a press conference?

-Why not? -I'd be called a lunatic and a yes-man would take this job.

-I can do more good from the inside. -I thought so, too.

Just because you failed doesn't mean I will.

You're right.

Maybe you already succeeded. We never really had a deal.

What's that mean?

How do I know you didn't leak the story?

-Why would I do that? -To force your father's hand.

To be the hero that cleaned up my mess.

To get the COO job you wanted from the moment I met you.

You really think I wanna give up my company to go back to working for my dad?

At first I thought it was for Culhane, but that was my mistake, because now I see that it's not about him, or even your dad.

At the end of the day, you only care about you.

Like father, like daughter.

['A Way to Stay Away" playing]

♪ Tell me your story I

♪ Takes place before me I

♪ I've got time if you've got time I

♪ I'll be yours if you'll be mine ♪

♪ Don't walk ♪

♪ Back to me ♪

♪ I know you will ♪

[Kirby] Hello?

Hello?

♪ Don‘tgive it ♪ Hello?

♪ Back to me ♪

♪ Don't know what's wrong with me I

♪ Don't know ♪

♪ How to be ♪

♪ Don't walk ♪

[Cristal] Michael, are you okay?

-No. -You must've seen what happened today.

There is no way I'm letting your dad miss that clinical trial.

-My dad passed away. -What?

They say he had a weak immune system because of the dr*gs, -and he got an infection, and... -Oh, Michael. I am so sorry.

[sniffles] 1 didn't even get to say goodbye.

-[cell phone buzzing] -[sniffles]

Do you wanna get that?

Mm-mm. It's just Fallon.

She won't stop calling.

Does she know?

I don't want her to.

I don't wanna hear another word from her... or from any of them.

I gave them everything, and all they did was just keep taking, from the whole damn world.

When is it gonna stop?

Who is gonna stop them?

Fallon said she took the job to keep Blake in check.

-[scoffs] And you believe her? -l wish I could.

Whether or not she has the right intentions, she has the right idea.

The only way to make a difference is from the inside. I tried--

He's not gonna shut me down.

Now that I know... I have to do something.

Maybe I can help.

Blake might have fired me, but, technically, this is still my last day as COO, with hiring powers.

Away in.

[Steven] Sam. Hey.

Hey. I just, um, wanted to say I'm sorry that I freaked out earlier.

1 do trust you.

Whatever you're doing, you do you, and you'll tell me all about it

-when you get back. -Thanks for understanding.

I can't wait to get back.

[knocking on door]

Hold on, Sam. There's someone here.

-Can I help you? -Valerie called me.

-Is everything okay? Who is it? -I'll call you back.

Are you cheating on me?

She told me what you did. That you gave her money.

Look, if I overstepped, I'm sorry.

-She said you were looking for me. -Are you John?

John was my dad.

Adoptive dad, apparently.

I'm your brother.

Adam?

[Alexis] You must have wondered why I came to you that night.

You know, in some misguided way, I was trying to protect you.

From what?

I thought if I could keep you away from Fallon, I could push you out of Blake's crosshairs.

-That didn't work. -It did for a while.

I was practically a child.

How the hell could Blake hate me so much that I needed protection?

-Was he that r*cist? -His father was.

-Thomas? He didn't even know me. -l wanted to tell you that night, but I was afraid of what Blake would do. I'm not afraid anymore.

I couldn't let you be with Fallon because I knew what Blake was keeping from you, and just how deep the greed goes.

What was he keeping from me?

The fact that you're one of them.

You're a Carrington, Jeff.

What have I done?

-It's just reality. -[Alexis] I'm sorry.

-You never deserved this. -I'm trying to help you.