08x21 - The Proposal

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08x21 - The Proposal

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[GASPS]

Oh, God, what a nightmare.

[SIGHS]

What is the matter with you?

You're worried about things
that just aren't gonna happen.

You are not going
to lose this election.

Adam is not going to
lose the custody of his son.

And Sean Rowan is not alive.

So pull yourself together
because he's dead.

He's dead.

[SHUDDERS]

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

ADAM: Yes?

DANA: Adam, it's me.
May I come in, please?

I'm running late.

Please listen to me.

I didn't sleep all night.

How come?

Look, I cannot undo
what I did in court.

It burst out of me
and I am sorry now,

but you are thinking the worst.

The judge could
still rule in our favor.

After you handed
over my son to Karen?

I know how angry you are,
but you have got to believe me.

I want this baby just
as much as you do.

Yes, you've made
that very clear.

But our only chance of
getting him is as a couple.

A loving couple, Adam.

Don't you see?

That's the one thing working
against Karen right now.

The judge views her
as a single parent.

And we, sleeping in separate
bedrooms, are the loving couple.

We were.

We can be again.

[SIGHS]

Do you remember
what you said to me

the night you asked
me to marry you?

You said that together,
we can do anything.

- Dana...
- That's never been more true

than it is right now.

Please.

Please.

We're ready.

One minute.

- Going to be ready in a minute.
- Fine.

Dad, are you sure those
documents will stand up to scrutiny?

Absolutely. Dates,
signatures, everything.

They'll prove that Harry
Thresher and Sean Rowan

were selling g*ns and munitions
internationally and illegally.

Tight little club we're
gonna open up right now.

It's so close to the election. Do
you think it'll have any impact?

Well, we'll find out on
election day, won't we?

JEFF: Okay, Blake, let's do it.

MAN: On the air, seconds.

Stand by, please.

Good morning.

I've asked for this time today

because I have something
very important to tell you

and to show you.

For the past few weeks,

there's been a cloud hanging
over my campaign and my family.


A scandal about
illegal g*n running


that threatened to destroy
everything that I've ever worked for.


But last night, that
cloud disappeared.


They'll never believe
him. It's too late.

I have here in my hand this
morning authenticated documents


which will show that I was
the target of a calculated plot


to bring down me, my company,

my campaign and
my entire family.


Don't be so sure
they won't buy it.

They love Blake Carrington.

They want him.

And his timing, heh, is perfect.

The eleventh-hour coup.

Exactly.

Don't overestimate his charisma.

Alexis, face it.

He's got momentum going.

- And we need to counter it.
- Why?

I'm not guilty of anything.

And I am prepared to rest my
charisma and my case with the voters.

What do you mean, just sit idly by
and let him walk away with this election?

Oh, he's not gonna walk
away with anything, Russ.

In spite of what he says or does

it's his image that's
been tarnished, not mine.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Nurse
Halliday, call Radiology.


Nurse Halliday, call Radiology.

- Excuse me.
- Yes, Mr. Carrington?

I was wondering if I could
hold my son for a few minutes.

Visiting hours aren't
for another hour.

I know. But if you could bend
the rules a bit for a first-time father.

I'm sorry, Mr. Carrington,
the custody case is...

I just thought before
I go into court...

- All right. But only for a minute.
- Thank you.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Dr. Davey,
call the operating room. Dr. Davey...


[BABIES CRYING]

Ooh.

Oh.

Hi.

You know, you're gonna be a very
good-looking man when you grow up.

I just wanna be there
to see it, that's all.

Let me tell you something.

Are you listening?

It's your old man.

I'll never abandon you.

Never. I promise.

I promise.

[CRIES]

- I don't wanna be late, Jesse. Let's go.
- We've got plenty of time, honey.

- It's important your husband is there.
- Jesse.

Karen, will you listen
to me just a minute?

I know how much
you love our kids

and I know how important
this one's become to you.

But before we go
into that courtroom...

could you tell me how
you're feeling about us?

Jesse, look, I'm...
[DOORBELL RINGS]

I'll get it.

- What do you want?
- To talk to Karen.

We're on our way to court.

That's why I came here.

I want to ask you one last time.

Will you drop the custody suit?

She's not dropping it.

I'd have to be blind not to
know that you might win.

- Heh. ADAM: I'm asking you

to think this through.

Karen, I was raised
without my real father.

And I've always vowed that was
never gonna to happen to my child.

That's Karen's child too.

I'm only asking
for joint custody.

- Only. You know what that only will...
- Will you keep the hell out of this?

And so I'm offering what I think
is a reasonable compromise.

You could move into the
mansion with your daughters.

That's enough. I
want you out of here.

Adam, you better go.

He's my son, and you
are not gonna raise him.

Well, I have nothing
against your magazine

but I don't put too much stock in
pre-election polls. Too many variables.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Come in.

Well, I've run an honest
campaign and a good campaign.

And I'm really looking forward
to being the first woman governor

of this great state.

Yes. Thank you.

You're welcome. Bye-bye.

Ah, interviews,
the bane of my life.

You sure know how to handle
them. You know exactly what to say.

I'd have to script everything.

Yes, I'm sure you would.

I was told you wanted to see me.

Yes. I actually wanted
to see you before

but things have been
so hectic around here.

Sit down, Leslie.

Thank you.

My first order of
business, after I'm elected

is to streamline
my organization.

Cut out the dead wood.

Well, if there's
anything I can do

organization is one
of my strong suits.

Yes. One of many.

Now, I'm an executive, and
I hate unfinished business.

You just name the project
and I'll get on it right away.

Good. I like your attitude.

Because the project is you.

Heh. I don't understand.

Oh, come now, Leslie.

You're a smart young woman.
I'm sure you can figure it out.

What is this about, Alexis?

It's about you.

And about me.

I'm f*ring you, Leslie, and I'm
sure you know the reason why.

You can't do this, Alexis.

Oh, yes, I can.

And I have.

I've already notified personnel.

Can't we just talk about it?

There's nothing to talk about.

I want you out of
the building right now.

And, Leslie, lest
you think ill of me,

I haven't forgotten
your severance pay.

The bracelet that you
dropped in my bedroom

when you were doing
whatever it was you were doing.

Goodbye, Leslie.

Yes, sir.

All rise.

This court is now in session.

The Honorable Judge
Edward P. Langdon presiding.

LANGDON: A complicated case.

A difficult decision.

This court wants both the plaintiff
and the defendant to be aware

that it will not render a decision
based on right or wrong on either side.

What's best for the child in question,
that's the issue before this court.

I cannot, however, ignore
the issue of the contract

entered into in good
faith by both parties.

It presents us with
the moral question

of whether or not a
child, a human being,

may be contracted for.

Sold, if you will, as might
any other goods or services.

This court is quite
understanding

of the motives of the
father, Adam Carrington.

He wanted a child, his blood.

Mr. Carrington
and his wife sought

what seemed to them
to be a viable alternative:

the surrogate mother program.

Understandable.

But of equal importance to this court
is the link between child and mother.

The natural mother.

That's older and more
established than the law itself.

Yet, the natural mother, in
this case, Karen Atkinson,

is a single parent.

Already raising two
young children, and...

Your Honor, if it please
the court, may I speak?

What is it, counselor?

Sorry for the interruption,
I've learned something

that may have bearing
on the court's decision.

- Objection. We've heard all the...
- Judge.

This is pertinent.

You referred to my
client as a single parent?

- Yes? WILBY:
Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson

have just informed me that they
have agreed to a reconciliation.

It's a trick. It's
a cheap trick.

You're out of order,
Mr. Carrington.

I assure you, Your Honor,
the Atkinsons are quite sincere.

Who's paying you
this time, Jesse?

LANGDON: I won't warn
you again, Mr. Carrington.

Sit down or I'll have you
removed from this hearing room.

TODD: Your Honor, I
must agree with my client.

This last minute bit of
histrionics is an insult to this court.

The truth is never an insult.

The Atkinsons are
ready, willing and able

to offer this child a
secure environment

both with a mother and a father.

For how long?

Until the next
desertion, Atkinson?

LANGDON: That's
enough, Mr. Carrington.

I can hold you in contempt.

Judge, I move that all this
be stricken from the record.

What's the matter? Afraid your
money isn't gonna buy you justice?

- You don't want my child, Jesse.
- Quiet.

ADAM: That's some trick.
- Adam.

LANGDON: Quiet.
- You don't want my child.

- You have to buy justice!
LANGDON: I want order in this court.

I want order now.

Judge, we only want to be heard.

No, counselor,
I've heard enough.

I will not have my court
turned into a free-for-all.

Now, I'm well aware of
the emotions of this case

but they can have no
bearing on my decision.

You will all be notified when
I've come to that decision.

[GAVEL BANGS]

- This court is now in
recess. BAILIFF: All rise.

[DOOR CLOSES]

Adam.

- I'm sorry.
- For what?

Trying to pull this stunt?

You're not gonna
get away with it.

Adam.

- Dana. ADAM: Stand back.

He needs to be
alone for a while.

I just feel so
alone in all of this.

WOMAN: Mr. Carrington,
how did it go?

MAN: Did the judge give his decision?
- I have nothing to say.

WOMAN: Mr. Carrington, please...

ALEXIS: Adam! Adam,
darling, please, wait.

Adam. Adam, this
isn't over yet, darling.

I mean, this judge is not
gonna be fooled by these people.

Won't he? Don't
be so sure, Mother.

Mrs. Colby, Blake Carrington
blames the entire arms scandal

on your husband Sean
Rowan. Any reaction?

Right now, my concern is for my
son. As you know, Sean Rowan is dead.

- Excuse me.
- Mrs. Colby...

[HORSE WHINNIES]

No, all I want you to do is just pull
out the commercials we've been running

and replace them with the
ones we shipped yesterday.

Yeah, yeah, on all stations.

Ray, listen, I gotta go.
I'll talk to you later. Bye.

I'm glad you're back.

Why?

Because I have
something to ask you.

Guess now is as
good a time as any.

It seems that my life has been
like a roller coaster this past year.

And I've made a lot of decisions,
and some of them weren't right.

But I know that what I am
going to ask you is right.

Go ahead. I'm listening.

I want you to marry me.

Heh.

JEFF: I love you, and I
want you to be my wife.

Heh, I don't know what to say.

Say yes.

Oh, it's so quick.
I mean... What?

Well, it's not
like you, to push.

You're the... You're the kind of
guy that thinks things through.

I have thought it through.

I mean, if it seems like I'm
pushing, it's because I know it's right.

Sammy Jo, I love you.

Look, we only go
around once. Let's do it.

Let's not miss our chance at
being happy. Let's get married.

[SIGHS]

I just need a
little time to think.

- Sammy Jo.
- I do.

Just a little time.

Adam, you've been
avoiding me all day.

And I have to talk to you.

And tell me what?

That the Atkinsons are as
much a couple as we are?

I'd say they were
better qualified.

If they win, we
can still appeal.

We can fight this
thing together.

It's too late for that, Dana.

Uh, what are you saying?

What should have been
said a long time ago.

Alexis was right.

You didn't want this marriage
to work for us, just for yourself.

- That's not true.
- Yes, it is.

And now you've helped them
take my son away from me.

What could possibly
be left for us?

[SCOFFS]

Maybe you're right.

Maybe there is no us anymore.

But if that is true, then you
have to take some of the blame.

I have been so wrapped
up in my own guilt

that I have allowed
you and your mother

to make me a scapegoat.

- Well, no more.
- Let's end this right now, shall we?

No, let's not.

You know, Adam, I was
beginning to think that I was wrong

for standing up
for Karen in court.

But the more I realize
how selfish you are

the more I'm glad I did.

A child needs love
from giving parents.

And you obviously don't know
how to give, only how to take.

- Dana, listen to me.
- No.

I am sick and tired
of listening to you.

We could have had it all.

And now we have nothing.

As much as I have loved you,

that's how much I
hate you right now.

Goodbye.

Daddy? Daddy, it's dark.

Oh, it sure is.

And I promised Mommy
I'd have you home early.

Let's hit the road.

- Daddy?
- Yeah?

Will you still be my daddy if
Mommy gets married again?

Of course, I will,
Danny. Why do you ask?

I heard him ask her.

- Him, who?
- Uncle Jeff.

Did he?

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Where's Danny?
- I dropped him off at the house.

- He's playing with L.B.
- It's past his dinnertime, Steven.

He'll eat there. He'll be fine.

I wanted to talk to you alone.

About what?

I know I have no right to try
to tell you how to live your life.

What's this all about, Steven?

You and Jeff.

What about us?

He proposed to you, didn't he?

- Who told you that?
- Danny.

He heard Jeff ask you
and he wanted to know

if I would still be his father.

All right, now that you know...

I'd like to know what
your answer was.

That's none of your business.

All right. And I have no
right being here either.

Steven.

I didn't answer yes or
no. I said I needed time.

That's good.

Why?

What if I had said yes?

Would that have upset you and
gone against your emotional grain?

- I just don't wanna see you get hurt.
- How am I gonna get hurt?

Fallon and Jeff have only
been divorced for a short time.

You're concerned about
how your sister's gonna feel.

I'm concerned about you, damn it,
because it's all happening too quickly.

Ever since they were kids,
Jeff has been crazy about Fallon.

And until a few months ago

they had seven years of marriage
and two children between them.

Are you ready to
inherit all of that?

Maybe. But that's
my decision to make.

Well, I know my sister.

And she makes a lot
of decisions of her own.

And if she and Jeff have some
unfinished business between them...

Then I'll get hurt,
just like you said.

Yes.

Well, thanks for
your concern, Steven.

I'll just have to fend
this one for myself.

Good night, Sammy Jo.

REPORTER: Blake Carrington
blames the entire arms scandal


on your husband, Sean
Rowan. Any reaction?


Right now, my concern is for my
son. As you know, Sean Rowan is dead.


- Excuse me. REPORTER:
Mrs. Colby, just one...

Is he now?

ALEXIS: Come on.

[DOG SNARLING]

Rio?

Rio, what's the matter?

Rio.

[GROWLING]

Rio, stop that.

What are you doing,
you silly little thing? Hmm?

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Oh.

Who is it?

DEX: It's Dex.

Oh, Dex.

Okay. Come on in.

- How are you?
- Hi.

I've got some news I
think you might wanna hear.

- What news?
- Well, a reliable source claims

that Sean Rowan was
seen in Nairobi last week.

[SCOFFS]

That's impossible. He could
never have survived that expl*si*n.

Probably not.

But would you
rather I said nothing?

Dex, sometimes I've had
nightmares that he's still alive

but I know he's dead, so
there's nothing more to be said.

Yeah.

Well, at the risk of
currying political favor,

what do you think the chances are
of taking the candidate out for lunch?

Getting your mind off
the hassles for a while?

I'd say the chances
were excellent.

- Just take care of Rio for me.
- Yeah.

And I'll be right back.

Well, Rio...

What is it?

Someone asked me to marry him.

I didn't know you
were seeing anyone.

Well, nobody knew.

Who is he?

It's Jeff.

Jeff?

Mm.

And he proposed.

What did you say?

I said that I wasn't sure.

Do you love him?

Yeah, I do.

I mean, I think I do.

[SIGHS]

Why is it so hard
to really know?

Heh, Sammy Jo, you
just broke up with Steven.

Maybe you're rushing
into a relationship too soon.

No, it's over with Steven.
And I know this isn't a rebound.

I see.

You're not really
convinced of that, are you?

Sammy Jo, if you love
Jeff, then be with him.

But you should know there
are going to be some problems.

Why? Is it gonna be
uncomfortable on the holidays

when the whole family's
here at the house?

Yes. I think it could
be very uncomfortable.

Especially for Blake.

I don't think he's gonna
find this easy to take.

Mainly because
of Fallon, I know.

But I also know that
Fallon and Jeff are divorced.

I don't think he's ever given up hope
that they'll get back together again.

Denver's childhood sweethearts.

Well, that particular
fairy tale is over.

I know that.

But why don't you give your
relationship with Jeff some time?

The problems aren't
going to go away.

And what about the children?

And Fallon?

You and Jeff can't separate
yourselves from that part of your lives.

And Blake will be angry if
I separate Jeff from Fallon.


Sammy Jo, Fallon will always
be a reality in both of your lives.

What do I do?

I don't know.

I guess you do whatever
feels right to you.

Aunt Krystle.

Aunt Krystle, is
something wrong?

Oh. No, it's just a
headache. I'm fine.

Thank you.

I'm sorry that my lunch
ran longer than expected.

I'll just have to
reschedule the meeting.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Yes?

All right. Thanks. I'll
get back to you. Bye.

Come in.

What the hell do you want?

I've come to apologize.
I'd like you to forgive me.

Oh, I suppose you
didn't mean to hurt me.

No, Alexis, I didn't
mean to hurt you.

I know I betrayed you with Sean.

And I'll have to live with
that for the rest of my life.

You certainly will.

- Now, I'm busy. Would you leave?
- Can you just give me a minute

- to beg you for...?
- Beg? For what?

For another chance.

You gave me a wonderful
opportunity at Colbyco

and I wanna start
all over again.

I was good for the company
once, and I would do it again

if you just gave
me another chance.

I'm sorry, Leslie.

But I'm afraid there's no
room at Colbyco for somebody

with your, well,
particular skills.

However, I might be willing to
write you a letter of recommendation

listing all of your special talents,
starting with, um, company tramp.

Or should that be company
slut? Which do you prefer?

I know you don't wanna hear
this, but I was taken in by Sean.

Mm. Weren't we all?

Then you understand.

Look, I don't have any
money and I need a job.

I don't care what
you need, Leslie.

You're just a whore.

Ah, that's the word I was
looking for. Company whore.

- Oh, Alexis.
- Hon, don't give me those tears.

It's just another one of your
great performances, isn't it?

No, you have to believe me.

I don't have to do
anything, Leslie.

And I just want you to get
out of my house right now. Go!

I didn't expect
you'd take it this way.

How did you
expect me to take it?

[CHUCKLES]

Yeah, I guess you're right.

We do love each other.

- Why hasn't Sammy Jo said yes?
- She will.

Don't you see what
you're doing, Jeff?

I know exactly what I'm doing.

It's a big mistake.

Let's just drop it. This
is none of your business.

This family is my business.

The ink isn't even dry
on your divorce papers.

Don't you have any concern
about how Fallon might feel?

This has nothing to
do with family or Fallon.

This has to do with you.

- What are you talking about?
- You can't control Sammy Jo.

- I'm not trying to, Jeff.
- Oh, come on, Steven, face it.

For the past year, you've had her
under your brand of protective custody

and it's smothering her.

I'm sorry.

What are we doing anyway?

We've known each other a long
time, we've been friends and buddies

and we're standing here yelling at
each other, looking like a couple of jerks.

Maybe the problem

is that we both care about
Fallon and Sammy Jo too much.

Steven, you tell me.

If you feel you're the
right one for Sammy Jo,

the best thing for her,

I'll back away.

I really mean that.

REPORTER: Election results are
coming in from all precincts now.


Blake Carrington appears
to have a commanding lead


in the urban precincts
reporting so far.


- Exit polls...
- Carrington is doing well.

REPORTER: James Rayford...
- Very, very well.

Rayford and I aren't
doing badly either.

Yes, but it appears
that Carrington is the...

Russ, appearances, as
you know, can be deceptive.

The first thing you learn in
politics is to heed the warning posts.

Alexis, why don't we get down
to your campaign headquarters?

I'll write up an appropriate
concession speech

just in case you need it.

Oh, no, Russ.

I have never conceded
defeat in my life.

Not to Blake Carrington,

and I'm certainly
not gonna start now.

Adam?

Krystle told me that you were
coming down here tonight. Why?

What are you doing
here? It's election night.

You're my son, aren't you? There's
nothing more important than that.

Then you'll appreciate
why I'm here.

It's about my son.

The judge hasn't let anyone see
him before he renders his decision.

I wanna make him understand
what that child means to me.

Adam.

Son, I know what
you're going through.

But this kind of behavior is
not gonna help your case.

The judge is just gonna think
it's another emotional outburst.

Now, you have got to
get ahold of yourself.

Did you get hold of yourself when
I was taken from you and Mother?

Actually, no. No, I didn't.

I went a little
crazy. We both did.

More than a little, really.

But it didn't help then.

It's not gonna help now.

I can't just stand around
waiting for my world to cave in.

- What do I do?
- Let the court make the decision.

And then you stand
by it, whatever it is.

And then I'll stand by you.

Okay.

Come on.

As you can see behind me, the
mood here at Carrington headquarters


is borderline celebration.

They know their candidate
is leading by a good margin


and they can
almost taste victory.


Maybe we should get down there.

Oh, take it easy, Bill.

We're doing fine, but
it's still not over yet.

A lot of districts
to be heard from.

Well, I wonder what Alexis will
say in her concession speech.

If she makes one.
You know Alexis.

I hope you haven't come
to say, "I told you so."

No, I've come to say I'm sorry.

Hey, it was a tight race.
You almost pulled it off.

[CHUCKLES]

I don't like to deal
in almosts, Dex.

For what it's worth,

I think you gave them a hell of a run
for their money and I'm proud of you.

You really mean that, don't you?

Sure, I mean it.

Now, just what is going on behind
those twinkling dark eyes of yours?

Just remembering.

Be careful.

Memories can tend
to forget the bad times.

[CHUCKLES]

I don't think that's
possible with us.

But for every bad
moment that we had,

I think there were at
least two good ones.

Hmm. Not great ones?

You took the words
right out of my mouth.

Well, heh, aren't you just
full of surprises, Mr. Dexter.

In fact, I have another
surprise that I have to do.

Maybe you'd like to join me?

And that is?

Well, ridiculous
as this may sound,

the voters of this great state are
intending to put Blake Carrington

in the governor's mansion.

And since I'm such a good sport,

I thought I might just go over there
and give them my congratulations.

Hmm. Now?

Well, not right now.

STEVEN: Dear Dad,

I've made some
decisions about my life.


Things are becoming
more and more clear, and...


Steven, what are you doing?

Nothing much.

Well, you're missing all the
fun. Daddy's almost governor.

Is something wrong?

No. Not really.

- Uh-oh.
- What?

I recognize that tone of voice.

It means there is
definitely something wrong.

What is it?

You're gonna hear sooner or later. I
might as well be the one to tell you.

In fact, I'd rather
you hear it from me.

Go on.

Jeff proposed to Sammy Jo.

I see.

Well, I wish him luck.
I hope he's happy.

I guess that takes
care of both our lives.

Just like that?

Things happen in life
just like that, don't they?

You're feeling fine and then all
of a sudden, you get a headache.

Or the sun is shining
and then it's raining.

Come on, Fallon, what
are you really feeling?

What kind of question
is that supposed to be?

It's just an open question.

Except the matter
is closed, isn't it?

Sammy Jo is gonna
marry Jeff, and...

No. She hasn't given
him an answer yet.

Well, whatever.

I don't wanna talk about it
anymore. You told me, I heard.

Why are you making
such a big deal about it?

You okay?

I don't know.

Tell me what you're thinking.

Come on, just let it out.

I'm thinking

I guess I always knew Jeff
would end up with somebody else.

I just didn't think it
would be so soon.

Adam?

Father, I must be the only person
who hasn't congratulated you yet.

Well, you've got
a lot on your mind.

If I didn't say it before, thank you
for those words of encouragement

outside the courthouse.

That's not necessary, really.

All I want is for you
and Dana to be happy.

By the way, where is she?

She's not feeling very well.

Whatever it is, I think I'm
coming down with it too.

Sooner I get to bed, the better.

Good night.

Blake. Call them premature,
but we have gotten telegrams

from the governors of
states saying, in essence:

"Congratulations
and welcome aboard!"

That's fine, but a
little optimistic, isn't it?

Only percent of the
votes have been counted.

Let's see what the
networks are saying.

Blake.

- Ah!
- Congratulations, Blake.

- Congratulations, Blake.
- Thank you.

Thank you, Dex.

Well, it turned out to be
a very tight race after all.

You put up a hell
of a fight, Alexis.

Yes. I did, didn't I?

Want you to know
how much I appreciate

your coming here to concede.

Well, thank you, Blake.

But just remember, you're
not going to be elected forever.

And possibly, in four years, I
might give you a run for your money.

REPORTER: Now we take you back...
- Congratulations.

Blake, listen to this.

I repeat, bringing you up to date
from Blake Carrington's headquarters.


In the last hour, Carrington's
lead has been cut almost in half.


With the ballots from the
rural areas still to be counted,


it's now become a three-way
race between Carrington, Rayford


and Mrs. Colby.

It appears our projection of
victory for the Carrington campaign


may have been premature.

Well, it just may be.

What is that quaint
old American saying?

"It ain't over until it's over"?

Good night, everybody. Dex.

Good night.

WOMAN [ON PA]: Nurse...

- Hello, Mrs. Atkinson, Mr. Atkinson.
- Nurse.

Hello. We thought we might
drop in on the baby for a minute.

Oh, well, visiting hours
are long over, and...

Oh, excuse me.

I'll be right there.

I must take care of
this. I'll be right back.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Adam, I wondered
whether you need...

WOMAN [ON PA]: Dr. Davey...

- Nurse, we know it's late -
I'm sorry I kept you waiting.

- And it's after visiting hours...
- Jesse, she's right.

It is after visiting hours.

We're sorry. We don't
wanna get you into trouble.

I suppose it would be all right.

- Oh, you're beautiful. Thank you.
- Thank you.

- Come on.
- Ha-ha-ha.

WOMAN [ON PA]:
Dr. Brady, call nurse service.

He's such a good baby.

He was almost asleep before
he finished his last bottle.

What's this?

Where is he? Where's my baby?

What's going on here, nurse?

I'm not sure.

Well, I gave him
his last feeding

- just half an hour ago.
- Where is he?

Where's my baby?

- Well, he's not here.
- Where is he? Where is my baby?

- Where the hell's the baby?
- Do something! Do something!

[BABIES CRYING]

What's going on?

What could they have done
with him? How could this happen?

- That's all. Just a mistake.
- Oh, God.

Karen? Karen.

Oh, God!

How could this be?

Adam couldn't take my baby!
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