[narrator] Previously on Dynasty:
[in Spanish] Is Father
planning something?
You can't blame him.
He wants his daughter back.
- What the hell is that?
- It's my family crest. It's a warning.
You look wonderful, Mother.
One of a kind.
I'll keep your secret if you keep mine.
You h*jacked my book event
to publicize another author?
- Liam's book is about me.
- I'm proud to have my son working
- alongside me in the family business.
- The days of my silent partnership
- in this club are over.
- Sounds like
someone should do something about that.
I told the painters they can get started
on my new office in an hour.
You can't turn your back for a second
around here.
I can't believe that breakfast
is this extravagant every morning.
I still can't believe you're here
every morning.
You know we're thrilled
to have you here, son.
I've always said family
is the most important currency in life.
No. You've always said that money
is the most important currency.
- Ahem.
- Speaking of family...
Steven and my divorce
is finally official.
- I'm so sorry, Sam.
- It's a new chapter.
My reinvention.
But, um, I couldn't have survived this
without you guys.
Well, maybe without you.
So, to say thank you
and to debut the new me,
I thought I could throw a party here.
If that's okay with you guys.
Sure. Uh, just one question.
Who's the new you
and does he work for a living?
That's two questions, Daddy.
Sam, is there any way that
you can thank me by not inviting me?
Only because I'm very busy,
and this way we can skip the awkwardness
of me walking in on you
and some rando again.
- You're coming.
- Wouldn't miss it.
- Theme?
- I was thinking something sexy,
like animal prints or under the sea.
Do you think we can turn the living room
into an aquarium?
Right. Because nothing
says sexy like fish.
What about a masquerade party?
- Cliché.
- No.
To honor your reinvention
and reveal your new identity.
- I love that.
- Wait, does this mean
that we'll have to wear masks
that touch our skin?
It's also a security nightmare.
That's true, yeah.
I hadn't thought about that.
And you're right, Fallon.
It is a bit cliché.
I mean, I haven't been to one before,
uh, but I didn't grow up
in this house...
- We're doing it. Saturday night.
- [George] You know, it's just a shame
that Mom won't be released
from the hospital in time.
Oh, and before you ask, no.
- She isn't seeing visitors yet.
- No one's asking.
[sighs]
- You were up early this morning.
- Yeah. I hope I didn't wake you.
I got a call. David Etz
was injured in a car accident.
The goalie? Is he okay?
We'll know more after his MRI.
I'm more concerned
about how it happened.
Now, I don't have all the details,
but something doesn't add up.
The roads were clear,
his toxicology tests come back negative.
Well, maybe he can't control
that sports car he bought.
- I don't think it was his fault.
- You think someone caused the accident
- on purpose?
- Not just someone.
Your family.
I don't have any proof,
but first, Freddie's drugged.
Then my beverage license
at the stadium is delayed
a week before opening day?
I find it hard to believe
that's a coincidence.
Especially after you told me
your father was out to get us.
And let's not forget,
my new Koons outdoor sculpture,
bulldozed in the backyard?
The neighbors apologized.
- I'm right about this. You know it.
- Mi amor...
sometimes an accident
is just an accident.
Atlanta drivers are the worst.
Everyone knows it.
Besides, what else are you going to do
for security?
The only thing you forgot
is sn*pers on the roof.
Well, I can make a call.
[Alexis] I really still
can't believe it.
I look just like...
[gasps]
I look just like I did five years ago.
I'm sure you do. You look amazing.
The surgeon did an excellent job.
Does this mean I can finally
get out of here
and show the world the new me?
Patience, Mother.
Even though you look amazing,
the doctors suggest you stay here
a few extra days
- just so you can completely heal.
- Oh, but I am healed.
I mean, between you and me,
this isn't the first time
I've had work done.
I said just a few more days.
- I just thought because I...
- No.
Besides, I have come up
with the perfect way
to reintroduce you to the world.
What are your feelings
about masquerade parties?
Whatever this Player
Development Fund is,
it's getting million in team money.
And it doesn't seem to be developing
much of anything.
Blake Carrington is laundering money
through the Atlantix organization?
I think that's just
the tip of the iceberg,
and I don't think it's his money.
Why would he be doing
someone else's laundry?
The Atlantix recently closed a deal
on land for their new stadium.
Land that I owned. I would have never
sold to Blake Carrington.
That's why he used a shell company.
Owned by Silvio Flores.
The Flores in Mexico?
- Who owns the Club Azteca soccer team?
- That's the one.
He helps Blake get that land,
Blake helps him clean his dirty money,
I lose my community center.
Sounds like you're upset
about the stadium deal.
You think I would make all this up
just because Blake hurt my feelings?
Do you need me to list
all the illegal things
he's done over the years?
All I'm saying is that
there's nothing here
that connects Silvio Flores.
Man, except the fact
that Blake's engaged to his daughter.
Right. But Cristal has been estranged
from her family for years.
We've been trying to nail
Blake Carrington for a long time.
In order to build a case,
we need a whole paper trail.
Well, I might be able to help with that.
I assume you've seen this.
If it's a tasteful modeling photo
of you in a mask,
- I have not.
- It's not. Though that's not a bad idea.
Anyway, I was looking to find
some single, famous and fabulous people
to invite to the party
when, uh, this article popped up.
"Liam Ridley, heir to Van Kirk fortune,
writes book about romance
with 'it' girl Ashley Cunningham"?
Wait, people think this character
is supposed to be Ashley?
Yeah. All the gossip magazines do.
- But why do people care about Ashley?
- Because apparently,
she's like the Meghan Markle
of the Upper East Side.
Something I wish I'd known
before I shaved off her eyebrows.
It's two powerful New York families
coming together.
Their social media hashtag
is "super couple."
Well, first of all,
they are not a couple anymore.
And second of all,
the character is me. Okay?
Her name is Farrah, which
is basically Fallon, without the L's.
I think I'd know. I'm the publisher.
So, are you upset as a publisher
or as the fake ex-wife?
I'm not upset, okay? Not at all.
It's better that people
don't find out, honestly.
Because it would be
a giant conflict of interest.
This is all business?
You have no feelings for Liam?
Honestly, I don't know what I feel.
And I'm not sure Liam does either.
But I do know
that the book had a slight increase
in presales this week.
I mean, I thought
it was just a computer glitch,
- but I bet it's all this Ashley gossip.
- Oh, it definitely is.
I'm just saying, a few public
appearances to keep the book in the news
until the official release.
I understand what you're suggesting,
but I'm gonna have to decline.
Okay, look. For some reason
people are interested in you and Ashley
as though you're New York royalty.
We haven't seen this kind
of momentum in presales
since the book was announced.
The fact that it's not the truth
that the character is not about Ashley
- doesn't bother you?
- The only thing that bothers me
- is that your presales...
- Yeah, they're terrible, I get it.
I think it's weird you want me
to parade around with my ex-girlfriend.
You couldn't parade around with me
even if you wanted to.
Not that I'm saying you want to.
I mean, what would people say?
Your publisher putting out a book
about herself, written by her ex?
Not great optics.
I just thought we were on the same page.
Well, I'm just focusing
on what's best for you.
Also, how would you even get Ashley
to agree to this?
Ask her yourself.
Come on in.
[chuckles]
Hi, Liam.
So, what, you two are friends now?
- I wouldn't say friends.
- No. But we did bury the hatchet.
You know, I'm all about
female empowerment,
and two girls fighting
over the same guy,
it's so My Best Friend's Wedding.
- And what are you getting out of this?
- Nothing. I'm doing it for you.
I feel bad about how I ended things.
So, when Fallon said
this would really help with book sales,
I figured it was a sign.
And it is nice to see you again.
[chuckles]
Aw. Going in for a hug. That's nice.
Hey. So, I set up your first interview.
You guys let me know if you need
any talking points...
I think we'll be okay.
We've handled the press before
when we co-chaired a gala
for the Bronx Zoo. So, shall we?
- Go.
- Let's do it.
Bye-bye.
[in Spanish] An innocent player
is in the hospital, Beto!
Please tell me our father
wasn't involved in that
or anything at the stadium.
He wasn't involved. There. Are we done?
Honestly, I don't understand.
Why is he trying to hurt
the people I love?
Going after an Atlantix player
is an att*ck on Blake.
I won't allow it!
Calm down.
You think Father's concerned
with Blake Carrington or some goalie.
when tonight is our first game?
, people coming to our stadium.
Look, the world doesn't revolve around
your tiny sliver of Georgia.
Besides, I called Father off.
You and Blake aren't in his cross-hairs
but you're going to be in mine
if you yell at me again when you
should be thanking me, Christy.
Okay.
Thank you.
As long as you can continue
to keep Father calm.
I can. But you need
to keep Blake on a leash.
because you know how Father gets
when he feels threatened.
[scoffs]
Yes.
You are aware of how grating
that constant chirping is, correct?
- [cell phone beeping]
- I can't help it.
The RSVPs are coming in
fast and furious.
Could they come in fast and silent?
Unless, of course, you're almost done?
Although I notice that you've invited
almost the entire population of Atlanta.
They're just friends.
Friends of friends.
Good-looking strangers.
- I need advice.
- Lose the jacket.
I mean about something specific.
I have a delivery I need to attend to.
Sam, keep that list to under a hundred
of your closest friends of friends.
So, how's Project Ashliam going?
It's good. They have their
first interview this afternoon
and they're coming
to the masquerade party.
- So, you're totally comfortable with that?
- Of course.
I haven't done anything
except be a smart businesswoman
and capitalize
on a great marketing opportunity.
I meant are you comfortable
throwing your ex together with his ex?
A woman you hated, last time I checked.
I don't hate her anymore.
Plus, I mean, it's not like
they're actually dating.
- Are you guys getting back together?
- Getting back together?
We were never a real couple.
Unless you count
that fake relationship for his family.
Not to mention, I am now his boss,
which brings
a whole other set of problems.
So, no. And plus, I don't even know
what the book means anymore.
Which brings me back to the advice.
- What is this?
- It's Liam's book.
I need you to read and analyze it.
This Farrah character.
Is it a love letter to her?
Is it a farewell? I don't know.
But I'm heading back to the office
and I expect a full report
when I get back.
Is there a Wiki page I can read instead?
Because this looks like a lot of words.
I'll read it. I minored
in American literature.
Did you major in being creepy?
Because it's sort of weird
how you just pop up out of nowhere.
Magic. Look, I'm heading to the hospital
to check on the Atlantix goalie,
but after that, I've got nothing
but free time.
I can be very insightful.
No. Sam's got it.
You're late.
- You a slow reader?
- I didn't wanna miss anything.
People like Blake move millions around
all the time, okay?
I wanted to make sure
it was actually missing.
And? It's gone, right?
So, we take it to Blake,
tell him it goes public
unless he resigns from the team.
It's not enough.
We have one chance to make a move.
Blake has to believe
that there's a smoking g*n.
- Like what?
- Like the whole paper trail. Okay?
We trace the dirty money coming in
and the clean money going back out.
I've been thinking about this.
I was at the manor the other day,
and when I got there, Anders
was outside signing for a delivery.
Like two or three pallets of wine.
I've worked there for years.
Anders doesn't handle
routine deliveries.
But he does handle Blake's dirty work.
- What are you saying?
- I'm saying
I think a lot of cash
can fit in those pallets.
Okay, so get back in there and see.
All right, I'll, uh, hack
into the team network
and I'll see if I can pull
some more financials.
If we can close this loop,
Blake will finally get what he deserves
when we take him down.
Hector.
How's Mexico treating you?
Still got a corner on the energy market
down there?
Good.
I need a favor. I was hoping,
given our long history together,
I had earned the right to call one in.
It's a little bit of an ask, but, um,
I will make it worth your while.
Let's talk soccer,
or as you guys call it, football.
[Debra] What's amazing to me is
how well you seem to get along as exes.
You come from two well-connected
families who frequently socialize,
yet there doesn't seem
to be any friction.
We've known each other
- our entire lives, Debra.
- Yeah.
I mean, in the rarefied air
we grew up in...
No. It could be hard to meet people,
so you hold on to the good ones.
I think that's what makes people
so excited about the book.
A love story
about people connecting for real.
I always had a crush on him.
[Liam chuckles]
When we were , I tripped him
on the playground during PE
so he would fall into a mud puddle.
But I only did it
so that I could clean him up.
[chuckles] That's gross.
- [Ashley] Remember that?
- [Liam] I do.
- [Ashley] Yeah.
- My mother made me take three showers
in the pool house
before she let me back inside,
- so thank you for that.
- You're welcome.
[Debra] Ashley, you're known
as a bit of a social animal.
Clubs, parties, fashion shows.
Did you two hook up
at one of those places?
Our first kiss was actually
at the sixth grade dance.
- Were there fireworks?
- It was more awkward.
Kind of like this.
[groans]
- Skank.
- [Ashley] Sorry.
- That's great. Yup.
- Did it get on me?
Just a little bit.
- You two are adorbs.
- Oh, thank you.
[Debra] So, any tidbits from the book
you'd like to share?
Not really.
It's a work of fiction, remember.
So, I just want people to buy it
and read it for themselves.
[Debra] Aren't you
the savvy businessman.
Ashley. I know you've dated a number
of A-list celebs before Liam,
so are you seeing anyone now?
No. No, I'm not.
Um...
I'm actually starting to wonder
if we made a mistake
ending things when we did.
Allison, I'm gonna need a new muffin,
and if you could please
set up appointment with Liam tomorrow.
Make sure he comes alone.
[Debra] It's a love story
about people connecting for real.
Well, I have always had
a crush on him. Yeah.
- [knocking on door]
- When we were , I...
Does this say sexy and mysterious?
No. That says Mardi Gras,
not masquerade.
Oh.
What about this?
Hey, will you look at this? Please?
Okay. When Ashley takes Liam's hand,
does he look at her
in an adoring sort of way
or a "How was I ever with you"
kind of way?
No. We're not doing this. Between
that interview and the dinner date,
- you're gonna go crazy.
- You're right. It is beneath me.
What dinner date?
No. No, no, no.
You are not leaving here
until I hear every detail,
up to and including
what Ashley ate for dinner.
Okay.
What?
I did not authorize this date.
Oh. Look. Right there.
That is the look of two people
falling back in love.
Oh, God, Sam.
- I created a monster.
- What did you think would happen?
Haven't you seen a romantic comedy?
On the plus side, I've read the book.
- Oh, really?
- No. Just the first and last chapters.
- Sam.
- Back off. I have a party to plan.
But seriously,
do you think he wrote that about you
and not Ashley?
There are direct quotes,
private conversations I had with Liam.
He just created a different
love story for us.
If you say so. She just seems so nice.
But I guess it is a work of fiction.
In that case, I do think
Liam still has feelings for you.
Especially on page .
Whoo.
His feelings could be slipping away.
He did write that a while ago.
So, you should figure out what you want
before he figures out
he wants someone else.
Oh, and, uh, she was eating
a fig and arugula salad.
Two known aphrodisiacs.
[cell phone buzzing]
[Beto in Spanish] You were supposed
to keep Blake under control.
Beto... Beto, no...
I can't understand you
when you're yelling. Calm down.
Don't tell me to calm down.
The power at the stadium went out
- for the second half of the game.
- That's terrible.
Was there a thunderstorm?
There was no thunderstorm, Cristal.
It took an hour
to get everything back on.
This is going to cost us millions.
I thought you said
you could control Blake.
How do you expect me
to protect you from Father
if he's going for the jugular?
Blake didn't do this.
I'm having a hard time believing you.
If you're lying to me about this,
or you know what else Blake has planned,
you need to come clean now.
I didn't know anything about this.
You have to believe me.
Trust me.
[grunting]
I recommend the pinot.
- [laughing]
- [laughs] Hey. Adam.
You snuck up on me.
Sorry. I just, uh... I came
to get some wine and here you are.
Yeah. I was gonna pull some bottles
for opening day.
I figured maybe I can put
some of Blake's favorites
in the luxury boxes,
maybe even some from his vineyard.
That's such a thoughtful touch.
- The team's lucky to have you, Michael.
- Thank you.
Speaking of the team,
I've been taking to Jeff
about collaborating
on some outreach projects,
but they haven't really
been gaining any traction.
I know you're invested
in the community, too.
- Do you have any advice?
- About the outreach or about Jeff?
Well, I know you guys go way back,
and I admire a friendship
that stood the test of time,
but I can imagine that
this whole Carrington-Colby feud
must have been, you know,
complicated for you.
[chuckles]
Honestly, I try to stay out of it.
I mean, Blake may have made
some mistakes with the Colbys,
but he also gave me
the opportunity of a lifetime.
Well said.
- Didn't you come down here for some wine?
- Changed my mind.
You're creating a spectacle.
I mean, there is such a thing
as too much publicity.
I don't know, I thought
your date last night was a bit much.
Isn't this what you asked for?
Me and Ashley out in the world?
To a point. I just...
I don't want the public
to get sick of the perfect couple
that breaks up
and then still manages
to be a perfect couple.
Okay, well, until that happens,
why do you care
if we had dinner together?
I...
Because I am your publisher
and it is my job to care.
Besides, I heard her say something
like she made a mistake,
so what, are you guys gonna give it
another go? Not that I care.
I don't know.
Okay, what's best for book sales?
Again, this was your idea.
So, if you think you made a mistake...
I didn't think you would be
so happy to run with it.
I mean, considering the character
isn't even based on Ashley. Right?
So, maybe the ending
is just not what I thought it was.
I'm sorry, but I told my story
the way I needed to tell it, Fallon.
In a way that allowed me to move on.
Liam, why did you want me
to read this book?
Well, I don't know.
[sighs]
I guess I thought
you'd have a different reaction.
Ashley and I will see you
at the masquerade party.
[sighs]
- I talked to my brother last night.
- That's nice.
- How's he doing?
- Not good.
There was a power failure
at the Azteca game last night.
Now, that's a shame,
but I'm sure they will bounce back.
I have to ask,
did you have anything to do with it?
And please be honest with me.
I did what I needed to do
to show I won't be trifled with.
So, you caused a blackout?
What were you thinking?
I was thinking that I needed
to protect my interests.
Okay. I need to tell you something
and you're not gonna be happy.
My family didn't drug Freddie. I did.
- Why?
- Because I was worried
about the safety of everyone here.
And framing my family
seemed like the only way
to make you realize the danger.
But I went too far.
Someone could have been hurt.
We're supposed to be a team,
and you manipulated me.
We're gonna get hurt.
Your father is going to strike back
after what happened last night.
You can count on that.
You started a w*r, Cristal.
- Adam? Are you sure this is a good idea?
- Of course it is.
You're perfectly healthy
and you look great.
You are ready to face the world.
I don't mean leaving the hospital, dear.
I mean the whole
surprise reveal tonight.
You?
I thought you would have loved
to be the center of attention.
Oh, well, I do enjoy that.
I don't know. I'm a bit nervous, is all.
I mean, what if I look too young?
I mean, what if it's too much?
People might think
that I'm vainer than usual.
I mean, what if they think
I fell into the fireplace
just to get a new face?
Then I'll set them straight.
You look exactly like yourself.
Your best self.
Everyone's gonna go crazy for it.
You'll see.
[knocking on door]
- Yeah?
- There you are.
I've been trying to reach you.
Are you okay?
Uh, yeah. Yeah, sorry. I just...
I've just been in it.
His network security is no joke.
I thought you could hack into anything.
- I guess I'm a little rusty.
- Mm-hm.
Did you, uh...?
Did you stop by the house?
Yeah. I made it down to the wine cellar,
but I only got through one pallet
before Adam walked in.
- You think he knows something?
- I don't know.
But if he does, Blake will, too.
I think we need to act before Blake can.
If we go public,
we've got enough for a headline,
and in this climate,
headlines should force Blake out.
Which is all I really care about.
- Let's not be hasty.
- I don't wanna lose our window.
We have to act before Blake can.
I already did.
- You did what?
- I went to the FBI.
- What?
- If Blake is tangled up
with the Flores family,
you think a resignation
is gonna be enough?
They'll still have
the hooks in the team.
Look, if we're gonna get a clean slate,
we have to root them out to win,
- and we cannot do that alone.
- You involved the FBI.
The same FBI that wants to send me
to jail for the Ada deal.
No, they're trying to put
Mike Jones in jail.
Michael Culhane is helping them
catch an even bigger fish.
Right? I got your back here, man.
To what? Put a Kn*fe in it?
- I thought we were on the same team.
- No, we are. We are.
["Sympathy for the Devil" playing]
Do we really need the security muscle
in here, Anders?
Everyone's being checked
at the front gate.
Mr. Carrington's only condition
on having the masquerade ball here
was extra surveillance.
And this is his house,
last time I checked.
Well, you're being a downer.
I'm not gonna let you rain
on my mask parade. I deserve this.
Looking good.
♪ Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name ♪
Hi.
Do I know you?
Liam?
[chuckles]
Liam?
Okay. Who the hell are you?
That dress looks amazing.
- It really highlights your finer points.
- Oh, my God.
What is wrong with you? It's so gross.
You're my brother.
- What, so siblings can't slow-dance?
- No. No, they can't.
[George] I read Liam's book.
Now, all I can say
is I hope I'm lucky enough
to find someone
who feels that way about me.
You should probably start
with nonrelatives.
Here you go.
Do you really think that about the book?
I think this guy adores you.
No one can write like that
about someone they're not in love with.
Why are you telling me this?
What's your angle?
There's no angle.
Truth is, as weird as it sounds,
reading the book made me a little
relieved that I didn't grow up with you.
Well, being compared to my perfect
sister would have been difficult.
You're obviously something special.
Hey, how did you even get the book?
You know what? I don't wanna know.
[Sam speaking in Spanish]
[Sam] Hello, everyone.
Welcome.
Well, even though I don't know
who half of you are,
I just wanted to thank you for coming
to my official coming-out party.
[crowd chattering]
Well, not as a gay man. As a single man.
[crowd laughing]
Some would even say
rich and good-looking and I'd let them.
I've been fortunate enough
to have been embraced by the Carringtons
even though Steven and I are divorced.
Even in dark times, I never felt alone
because of my new family.
They've shown me loyalty.
I'm lucky to have them.
Because we never know
what life is going to throw at us.
I figured I better enjoy it
while I still look good.
And before I meet someone, remarry
and Steven stops paying alimony.
[all laughing]
That's a joke. Just kidding.
So, cheers.
- To single life.
- [all] Hear, hear.
- Yes.
- Hear, hear.
♪ I'm riding in your car ♪
♪ You turn on the radio ♪
I deceived you, and I'm sorry.
I wasn't acting like a wife
or a partner.
Can you please forgive me? Because
I don't wanna give back this ring.
Only if you forgive me.
For putting you in the middle.
Your loyalty to this family
is one of the things
I love about you most.
I want peace between you and Papa,
and I'm working on making that happen.
And that starts tonight.
[speaking in Spanish]
♪ You're taking me home ♪
♪ You say you won't stay ♪
I'm guessing
by the prom king and queen dancing
that you and Liam
didn't exactly have a breakthrough.
No. But we did have a fight.
Oh. So, now you've become
a matchmaker. Congratulations.
I told you, there are several reasons
why this isn't that simple.
There are mitigating factors.
Yeah. Look, I may not know
what mitigating means,
but I know what's simple.
And I know it takes two to tango.
I don't know why you expect Liam
to be honest with you
when you are not honest with him.
- What are you talking about?
- For someone who hates masks,
you are the biggest mask wearer of all.
I mean, you're totally unwilling
to let anyone see the true Fallon.
There.
♪ Romeo and Juliet ♪
Wait. Are you mad at me?
Excuse me.
I'm gonna need to cut in here.
- Excuse me?
- Well, our work together is complete.
Why don't you go get a drink
and enjoy the rest of the party?
- [scoffs]
- Thank you.
- Fallon...
- No, don't speak.
I have thought of about
a hundred different reasons
why you and I should not be together.
But the truth is,
I was just afraid
that I was gonna get my heart broken.
- I tried to tell you earlier today... Shh.
- Look, I totally...
Still me talking.
We had a fake marriage,
a fake divorce, a fake relationship.
- Fallon. Fallon.
- And I just feel...
- Fallon...
- I think I'm in love with you, Liam.
- Okay, now you can talk.
- Okay. Good.
Look, I was doing the same thing.
I was protecting myself.
And the truth is, I started
writing that book to get over you.
But it turned out to be the best way
to tell you how I feel.
I know I'm in love with you.
I have been.
- For a while.
- Okay, good.
♪ Touching me, burning me ♪
♪ Take me home ♪
Oh, no, no, mi amor.
- It's not what you think.
- We're gonna have masked make-up sex?
- Uh...
- I like this side of you.
Blake, I need to tell you something.
- [knocking on door]
- No, no, no. No, go away.
Come in.
Hola, Papa.
[speaking in Spanish]
Hey.
whiskey
from Blake's private collection.
- What are we drinking to?
- To truce.
Let's not forget you did give me a sh*t,
but I also didn't think
the Ada Stone connection through
before I went to the FBI.
Mm-hm.
And that could have gone
bad for me, real fast.
I promise, okay?
I'm gonna keep your name out of it
when we take Blake down.
So, are we good?
Is something going on with you?
I'm fine, man. Okay?
Just back off and enjoy your drink.
I've arranged this meeting
because both of you mean a lot to me.
Blake, I hope you can appreciate
the effort my dad made coming here.
Papa, there was a time in my life
when you meant the world to me.
Blake is my world now,
and it would destroy me
if anything happens to him.
- I thought he'd be taller.
- [laughs]
It must be difficult...
knowing that your own
flesh and blood despises you.
Okay, stop. Stop.
This fight, all of this is my fault.
If someone should pay the price,
it's me. So, Papa...
if you're gonna k*ll someone, k*ll me.
Are you insane? Do you see
what you're doing to your daughter?
It's my job to protect you, honey.
And you can be sure
I'm gonna do that even if it kills me.
Look.
I don't want anything bad
to happen to you.
No matter what our history holds,
I'm still your father.
I love you, Cristal.
It looks like we're
all willing to put the past
behind us where it belongs?
It looks like.
Then let's end this w*r.
Before we hurt someone we both love.
Okay.
Let's see about getting you home.
Could I have the Carrington family?
And Liam.
I want to tell you all
that Mom has been released
from the hospital.
Thank you for the update,
but I'm not sure you get the concept
of the family meeting yet.
Plus, we are headed upstairs.
- Really?
- Mm-hm.
No, no, no. You're misunderstanding me.
What I mean is she is here right now.
- What's going on?
- Okay, okay, okay.
Mother, we are ready.
She's always so dramatic.
- Ready?
- Yeah.
You're with family here.
Oh... Wow.
Good Lord.
Well?
That's not Alexis. That's...
No. No, don't say it.
I think she's lost her mind.
And apparently her face.
- Adam, I...
- No, it's okay. It's okay.
Everyone, calm down.
This hasn't been easy on her.
Mother?
What have you done to yourself?
She's made herself Fallon.
That is some dark...
Shut up!
Everyone, just shut up.
I don't even know what to say. I...
I mean, I've been through
some weird situations
with my mother before, but nothing
like this. I mean, this is...
Hey.
I'm sorry.
Can I get you anything?
I mean, something
like vodka or champagne.
I mean, someone in this house
has to have painkillers on them.
Can you get me a new face for my mother?
I always knew she was a nutjob.
But this...
this is beyond anything
I could have ever imagined.
Oh...
I've always liked my face.
On me.
Hey. Hey.
Look at me.
It's a beautiful face.
I mean, look, I'd be weirded out
if my dad came home
and looked completely different,
but he'd still be my dad on the inside.
But Alexis isn't even that great
on the inside.
And it's not
just that she looks different,
- it's that she looks like me.
- I'm not defending her, but...
she's your mom, Fallon.
And she almost d*ed.
From what you told me,
she's been through
a very traumatic experience, so...
Maybe you should try talking to her.
Fine.
As long as you're here when I get back.
- Well, this is very generous, Blake.
- It's nothing.
We're in business together now.
- You consider this your corporate jet.
- And when you come to Mexico,
- you can use my yacht.
- I look forward to that.
You know, I don't think
I fully appreciated
how lucrative
the gambling business could be.
Last year, the industry made more
than the world's largest carmaker.
- And that's just the legal profits.
- Hopefully, we'll have a syndicate
strong enough to generate
revenue worldwide.
I have many people in Mexico.
And connections all over Asia.
You just have to pay off the right
people to look the other way.
Well, I don't anticipate that
being a problem.
I'll make some phone calls
and keep you in the loop.
Wheels up in a few minutes.
[both speaking in Spanish]
Great minds drink alike.
May I join you for a nightcap?
Please do.
It's virgin.
Seeing Bizarro Fallon
totally k*lled my party drive.
[chuckles] Well, I was just relieved
that it didn't k*ll me outright.
- Mm.
- It's a shock to the system, as they say.
I still don't know
quite what to make of it.
But I do know that I owe you an apology.
I reacted poorly
to this whole brand-new you idea.
You see, you have now
officially said goodbye to Steven.
And while I understood your need
to move forward,
- I wasn't quite ready to do the same.
- I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have been throwing
this divorce in your face. I...
I know how much you love Steven.
I do. But listening to you tonight,
I realized I have no choice
but to move on for now.
Steven is getting the help he needs,
and I have people here
I need to take care of.
You're family as well. Maybe
I haven't made that clear enough.
[sighs]
But emotional transparency
- is not my strong suit.
- Preach.
I finally got into one of Blake's files,
and I found this.
This is just a list of names.
- Who are these people?
- That I don't know yet.
But I was able to track
where this e-mail was sent.
To this server. In Mexico.
What are the odds this has something
to do with Silvio Flores?
If it does, it's something illegal.
Cristal told me he fixes games
all over the world.
We just need to figure out
what this list is.
I can guarantee you
it'll lead us to something good.
Yo, are you hearing me?
Yeah.
Yeah, sorry.
I'm just really, really tired.
But at least we have something
to work with now, right?
[Emily King's "Look At Me Now" playing]
♪ How you dealing without me? ♪
Well, I just don't get it.
I guess people only see
what they want to see.
- You can say that again.
- I'm being serious, dear.
I know that it's different, but...
I mean, I think I look
just like I did five years ago.
No. You look just
like I did five years ago.
Well, now you're just being mean
to your mother. As usual.
Look, my initial reaction to your face
was not my finest moment. True.
But you have to understand
that this is a bit of a shock.
Well, Fallon, I would never
wanna make you uncomfortable.
And I'd rather die than hurt you,
but I'm sure you'll get used to it.
Get used to it?
You're not doing anything about this?
You think life is a masquerade party?
Well, it's not.
I know, but this is my face.
I can't just take it off
like it's some mask.
[clearing throat]
And I would appreciate it
if you, of all people,
would try to embrace it.
Yeah.
That's not gonna happen.
♪ You try to hurt me
But you'll never do it again ♪
♪ Look at me now, oh, look at me ♪
♪ Did you hear about me?
I got a new love ♪
♪ Somebody I can count on
A love I can trust ♪
♪ Oh, look at me now, oh, look at me ♪
♪ Did you hear about me?
I'm living the dream ♪
♪ Everything is better
Since you walked out on me ♪
♪ Look at me now, oh, look at me ♪
I have a photo
that might interest your readers.
It'll go to the highest bidder,
naturally, but it's worth every cent.
I'm taking opening offers.
♪ How you dealing without me?
Hello ♪
02x18 - Life is a Masquerade Party
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