Dynasty (2017–…): Season 3, Episode 17 - She Cancelled... - full transcript

Dynasty...
What do you want me to do?

Pretend that me and Michael
are still together,

that I don't know
you slept with him?

I can't believe I accused you
of flirting with me.

Oh. I mean,
I definitely was flirting with you.

This is my friend Ramy Crockett.

I know exactly who you
are. You're the thief.

I want my son back.
In exchange for your terminating

your daughter's relationship
with Liam,

I'll block
the sale of C.A.

and make sure the company
is sold to you.



Voilà.

French toast,
anyone? - Oh.

Is that what that's
supposed to be?

I thought that was
burnt garlic bread.

Français?

Merci, but I don't think

it's supposed to be blackened.

What in the name of Julia Child
is going on here?

It's like a war zone.
Everybody out.

Somebody had to take
over the cooking duties.

Look, if I had known
that Mrs. Gunnerson

was gonna infect

the entire staff with
typhoid, then Liam and I

would have waited
to move in. It's the flu.



Now, I will take care
of the breakfast

if you'll all just adjourn
to the dining room.

Don't got to tell this guy
twice. - Just help me

figure out this
stupid coffee maker,

and I'll get out of your hair.

You're gonna break it, sir.

Oh, Cristal.

No need to rush.

There's plenty
of "French toast" left.

I have to run, actually.
I have a meeting

about the fundraising gala
for the clinic.

Oh, the hospital board
approved your proposal?

That's fantastic. If you need me

to call any of my big donors...

I have the foundation's list.

I don't need it mansplained.

I was just trying to help.

I gave you a chance to help,
and you said no.

Wow. I am so sorry...

that I was here
to see that. That?

Oh, that's just marriage.
Cristal and I are fine.

Speaking of which, are you still
going through with that Liam thing?

That "Liam thing"?

Meaning, getting married
to the man I love?

Yeah. Yeah, we're still
gonna do that.

Just asking. You already
divorced him once.

Well, just trying
to keep up with you.

Eh, I'll skip breakfast.

You're hovering. No.

Maybe it was your cologne
that drew me in. No.

This is what you do
when you want something.

You hover. Thank you.

Oh, well, you know, actually,
now that you mention it,

I was wondering if I could
ask, you know, maybe, with

my workload, I was thinking
maybe I could get an assistant.

You know, it just
would really help

with all the events
we have coming up and...

Sure. Get some résumés.

Wow. Maybe I should have
asked for a raise, too.

Ooh. Is this dark chocolate?

Didn't I just give
you something?

That's a thank you from Ramy
for letting him stay here.

Hmm. Does this mean
he's checking out?

Look, I know you're not a fan,
but the guy

just spent the last 36 months

doing time for me.

No, not the cheese puffs.

No. I was saving those.

They have sentimental value.

The first thing that Ramy and I

ever stole together
was a bag of those.

Aw, he probably
stole these, too.

Hey.

Ah. And there he is.

Hey, uh, you want to go check
out that new Ethiopian spot?

Sure. Since someone's
already eating my snacks.

Great, I'm starving.

Like I said, get some résumés

and we'll talk about it later.

And no, not about your raise.

If you think

this is even remotely
acceptable,

you are sorely s...
Excuse me? Ms. Carrington?

Allison, you know how
I told you never to interrupt me

when I'm in
an important meeting?

Well, that counts
for unimportant ones, too.

I thought you might want

to take a look
at these employee reviews.

Some of the ones about you
are pretty scathing.

Ooh, I'll take them.
No, no, no. No.

Give them to me. Come on.

Oh, God. Okay.

Well, you know what they say.

You're not a good boss
unless some people hate you.

And I think you're a great boss.

All right.

Anyway, who decided

I needed to put out
a wedding announcement?

I did.

You can't send out
your save the date

before your announcement.

You have a history
of failed marriages.

The fake one to Jeff,
another fake one to Liam,

and the one to Culhane
that didn't even happen.

I just want to help you
make this one work.

Shouldn't you be helping your
son and nephew-husband recover

from major surgery
instead of bothering me?

Jeff is resting comfortably
at home, thank you for asking,

and Adam is already
up on his feet.

All this drama has just made me

appreciate life,
and all I want to do

is spend time
with my beloved daughter.

Oh, your daughter whose name
is half the size of yours

on her own wedding announcement?

After 28 hours of labor
with you, I deserve top billing.

Well, I'm amazed my name
is even on the... Oh! Oh!

Oh, no, no.

I have been waiting for this.

It's a podcast about
fashion and culture,

where people call in
and ask questions.

Sydney Newlove, right there,
she has interviewed

every major tastemaker
on the planet

over the last three years.

Who's that willowy
creature next to her?

That's Gigi Henry,
the fashion designer

I have been
cyberstalking for months,

trying to figure out
a way to get her

to design my wedding dress.

But she's impossible
to pin down.

Well, so why don't you just call
this cute little show

and ask her?
Huh.

Sounds like you're giving me
advice, which would be a first.

Fortunately, I have already
given myself that same advice.

So, if you don't mind,
I need to make a call.

And don't even get me
started on silk.

Worms have feelings, too.

I'm glad you're giving us
another chance,

especially after...

The sex tape with my stepmother?

Well, if you want to be
that specific, yeah.

Maybe we could just
table that for good?

Speak of the devil.

Maybe if we're quiet,
she'll just go away.

I can hear you in there.

Too late.

I hope I'm not interrupting
anything scandalous

that should be on camera
for the show.

Well, you're the one who
usually brings the scandal.

Oh, I like that. Maybe I should
make it my tagline.

"Dominique brings the scandal."

She also brings
the birthday cake.

Or cupcake.

It's your birthday?
Yeah.

Who told you?

Has

an exquisitely thorough
research department.

Obviously,

we need to celebrate properly

for the show.

Wait, before you decline,

trailer makes you
look like quite the hero,

saving that little boy
from drowning.

Nothing but flames
in the comments section.

The Internet does love a hero.

Eh, I don't know.

You deserve a party.

What are you gonna do?
Sit around here alone?

I guess that does sound
a little depressing.

Great. Let's talk theme.

I was thinking something sexy,
like maybe a pajama party.

And not just because I may be
doing a sleepwear line:

Doma-sleek by Dominique.

If we have the gala
at the manor,

then we could save
a lot of money.

We just need
to dress it up a little.

Oh, I've seen your house

Lifestyles
of the Insanely Wealthy.

We might have to dress it down.

It's actually pretty homey.

Okay, don't you have
a whole room just for guns?

That's pretty crazy.
Even for Georgia.

No, it's just functional,
really. Mm-hmm.

I'll have to give you a tour.

I'd love that. Get a chance
to see your inner sanctum.

Didn't sound right.

You got a little...

We should really finish this.

Actually, let's do that later.

Um, I forgot
that I have to be somewhere.

I'll see you later.

Fallon
Carrington is on the phone.

She's a big fan of yours,
and she has a request.

I rarely say this,
but the feeling is not mutual.

Request denied.

So, who's next?
What?

What? GIGI: I can't
reward abusive behavior.

Even when it's a woman.

Especially when it's a woman.

Haven't you seen
the Internet today?

Horrible bosses
are so last decade.

That's a good point.
Sorry, Fallon.

When was the last time
we saw each other? Sundance?

Okay. What are
they talking about?

The Internet loves me.

The employee reviews of you
were leaked online.

And not the good one.
What... leaked?

By who? I want that person
fired immediately.

They don't work here. It was...

Oh, no, no, no, no.

No. Gigi just unfollowed me
on Instagram.

And Twitter.

And TikTok.

Okay, what did these
employee reviews say, anyway?

"Angry and cold"? Wow.

You don't think
I'm angry and cold,

do you, Allison?

Absolutely not.

No, absolutely not.

If anything, I am friendly

and warm.

In fact, I am gonna show Gigi

and the entire world
just how friendly and warm I am,

and then they will see that all
of my employees are morons.

I don't think Gigi
will take your calls.

But Sydney will.
She's her best friend.

I'm gonna go on that podcast,

I am going to explain that this
was a huge misunderstanding,

and I'm gonna show Sydney

a softer and gentler side
of Fallon.

And then she will convince Gigi
to design my wedding dress.

What's taking you so long?

As far as I can tell,

Liam and Fallon
are still just as happy

as a couple of loons in love.

Well, Rome wasn't built
in a day.

No, but it burned down in one.

Doing this quickly
doesn't guarantee

that this breakup
will last forever.

Fortunately,
I don't need forever.

I just need a couple of months

to close a deal
I have pending in Moldavia.

And hopefully at that point,
Fallon and Liam will realize

they're better apart,
and we can all just move on.

Moldavia?

I'm on the verge of opening up
their oil market.

Problem is, their king.

He's not exactly a prince.

And I know Liam,
and he'll try to stop the deal.

Well, since when has Liam
been involved in the company?

He's not, but he does receive

a large block of shares
when he gets married.

Shares that could make him a
very big voice in this company.

But if he doesn't get married...

He gets no shares.

At least until you've finalized
your deal and cashed in.

So, start burning.

Look, it's not gonna
be a problem.

I know Fallon's weakness.

See, you never forget
your first love.

I can use Michael Culhane

to drive a wedge
between Fallon and Liam.

Just don't get cold feet.

Honey, my feet don't get cold.

Fallon can always
find another fiancé,

but there's only one
Carrington Atlantic.

And I will do whatever it takes
to get it back.

Hey, it's been nice
hanging out with you today.

Some light father-son bonding.

Well, I figured I might as well

get to know Fallon's
latest fiancé.

Oh, oh, oh.

Hey, I didn't know
you were funny, too.

After a wife or three,
I know marriage isn't easy.

I want the best for my daughter
that can be found.

Well, I may not be
a Jonas Brother,

but I think she's pretty happy.

Whoa, good putt.

Well, I agree.

She doesn't seem
to be getting bored

like she normally does.

You must be doing
something right.

I think she's developing
less of a taste

for drama these days.

Fingers crossed.

These last few was
nonstop drama.

Her and Culhane?

On and off like a light switch.

But, you know,
they're still close,

so it must have ended okay.

Yeah, we're, uh,

we're going
to his party tomorrow.

Well, that's very
magnanimous of you.

Well, he was very supportive
of Fallon

during your amnesia spell.

Eh, like I said, they're close.

I'm glad someone was there
for Fallon when I couldn't be.

But I'm back now.

Forever, this time.

Guess you read it wrong.

I appreciate all of your help,
but I just feel like

you can make a bigger
impact somewhere else.

Well, look, I'm not sure
that I agree with that.

Maybe not, but

I think you know
why I'm saying it.

Look, all I know is
that we're two adults

who work well together.

Hey, hey, hey... there's my team.

Team?

We are planning
the clinic's fundraising gala.

Planning that
I'm now supervising.

The board assigned me.

Well, tell them to assign
you somewhere else.

You just had major surgery.

Don't you want
to take some time off?

Nah, I have a little less liver
than before, but...

I'm feeling pretty good.

Look, I don't want to be here
any more than you want me

to be here, but the board has
some issues with me.

Understandable.
And I want to use

this as an opportunity
to make things right.

So this gala has
to be a success.

So... we all want the
same thing. Actually...

Father Collins was considering
leaving the committee.

Well, now Father Collins
is staying.

The board's very conservative,
and they've made it clear

they want this project to have
a community engagement component

as well as a religious one.

And you check both boxes.

You know, optics.

Should we get to work?

Love, Sydney.

I'm sitting here with
entrepreneur, fashion icon,

and current center
of controversy,

Fallon Unlimited CEO
Fallon Carrington.

Thank you for having me, Sydney,
and thank you for allowing me

the chance to clear my name
so that all of your listeners...

And I do mean all
of your listeners...

Can see what I'm really about...

which is kindness.

Well, it was very brave of you

to come on after
the tweetstorm about those...

employee reviews.

How does it feel
to have the entire Internet

against you? Well,
I'm not sure I'd say

"entire," but, um, as
you know all too well,

I do feel there's a bit of
chauvinism at play here.

Female bosses are
judged more harshly

than their male counterparts,
even if their behavior

is exactly the same.

Well, I won't
disagree with that.

And I feel that Gigi...

Uh, an amazing fashion designer,

and I really do
love her so much...

I feel she might have
been too quick

to jump into
the patriarchal swimming pool

without hearing my side.

And what is your side?

Nice girls don't make history.

I mean, ever since my
first lemonade stand,

I was criticized
for my attitude,

but I never let it affect me.

Looks like you have

a visitor.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no,
that's just my mother.

Your mother?

Oh, she must have some stories.

Maybe you'd like
to come on the show?

She doesn't...
I would.

Well, come on over, Mom.

Oh, finally.

You took your time at brunch.

Ramy didn't have
any nice clothes,

so we stopped at the mall after.

And then we test-drove
some Porsches.

Please don't tell me you bought
him a Porsche.

Or... stole one.

Relax, I'm just giving him

the billionaire experience.

He's never done
anything like that before.

Well, maybe if he had a job,

he could do that for himself.

Well, good thing I told him
we'd hire him.

"Hire him"?

To do what?

Well, you said
you needed an assistant.

And I realized how much
I miss having him around.

Okay, no.

No, no, absolutely not.

He knows nothing
about hospitality.

Well, neither did
I when I started.

Neither did you.

I'll be stuck training him.

I'm sorry, Sam.

I don't think I can do this.

Well, Kirby,
I'm not really asking.

And please don't make me
choose between you two.

Because unless you're willing
to do some jail time for me,

then you'll probably lose.

And I just said, "Fallon,
you need to stop crying."

"Making a million dollars
on your first lemonade stand...

Well, honey, that just
isn't realistic."

Adorable.

And-and fiction, unfortunately.

My mother has always had a,
a flair for the dramatic.

Oh, and speaking I noticed

a gorgeous, Gigi-designed
fit-and-flare gown... hey,

maybe we should call her...

And I told her, whatever
you want, you go after it.

Any obstacle can be defeated.

Must have been nice having

a mother with so much advice.

Yes, yes, um...

whenever I needed her,

she was always somewhere.

Uh, looks like we have someone
calling in for Alexis about

advice for her own
daughter's wardrobe.

Are you up for that?

Of course, well, there's

a reason Fallon is such

a fashion trendsetter, you know.

Hmm.

Just come to the party
and do one shot with me.

Well, since it's your birthday,
I'll make an exception.

About the alcohol,
not the pajamas.

I'm also curious as to why
Dominique's so involved.

Oh, Dominique's always involved,
but at least this time

it's a means to an end.

But what is that end, hmm?

You planning on becoming
a new reality TV star

like Robin Leach?

I have no idea who that is.

But I'm planning
on using the party to make

a business announcement.

Press release sounds

a lot less treacherous.

Well, press releases come and go
and no one notices.

Will allow me
to reach all the ears

and eyes that I need
without spending a dime.

I just wish I knew where things
stood with Vanessa.

Everything we do now
is being filmed.

Might I suggest you keep
an eye on that young lady

while the cameras rolling.

That's the only way you're gonna
find out how she really feels.

Oh, and try not to show up
in any more sex tapes.

What was that about?

That's an odd way
of saying thank you.

Your little sideshow ruined
the chance for me to get Sydney

and Gigi to see that
I am not a horrible boss.

In fact, we didn't even
get a chance to call her.

Excuse me, but I was only
trying to humanize you.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

Do not pretend this is about me.

This is about you and how you
love to steal the spotlight.

Just like you did with that
ridiculous announcement

and your marriage to Jeff.

Feel free to give
your fortune cookie advice

to whoever you want,
but stay out of my way.

I promised you five minutes
and they're almost up.

Oh, Liam, I'm your mother.

Yeah, who lied to me
for over a decade,

about having a son
when I actually had a brother.

And all to protect her pride.

Nevertheless,
you wanted your father's

watch and now you have it.
Thank you.

Such a shame that
I had to use it to bribe

my own son to have lunch.

I guess it'd be
a waste of time to ask

how the wedding
planning's going.

Yes, it would be.

Since I meant it
when I disinvited you.

I know, I know.

I was just wondering
if Fallon had her dress.

I don't think Fallon wants

wedding dress advice from you.

Uh, she wanted this

uh, Gigi someone to do it,
but they had some sort

of falling out.
Gigi Henry?

Knowing her, that sounds right.

What, you know her?

She outfitted me in New York

for, uh, an event.

A "save the whale,"
"kill the whale,"

something about a whale.

Daniel Craig was there.

Yum.

I could introduce Fallon

if you'd like.

To Gigi, not Daniel Craig.

You know what, that would be
a really nice surprise for her.

Consider it done.

Though how many wedding dresses
does one woman need?

Hey, when I was in
the hospital, did you see

Fallon and Culhane
together a lot?

You mean that sweet
drink of tall, dark

and handsome with the abs?

Sure.

He was, uh, dropping Fallon off
at the hospital a bunch.

They seemed to be spending
a lot of time together.

But he was her driver.

Who better to sample
the Gala's food

than the planning committee?

Caviar and crème
fraîche tartlets.

Lobster toasts with avocado
and Espelette pepper.

Escargot with garlic-parsley
butter.

Mmm.
Mmm.

You don't have
to be here if you don't want.

I'd hate for you to be tempted

by all of this decadence.

Well, there are
worse temptations.

Exactly.

Everything in moderation.
Let the man enjoy himself.

Yeah, don't worry about me.

The company's half the fun.

We do make a good team,
don't we?

Yes, yes, some people

just complement each other well.

Thank you.
Oh, God, let me do that.

I got to make myself useful.

Thank you.

What's he doing here?

He's on the Gala's planning committee. Oh,
Adam?

That's one way to worm
your way back

into the manor
after you've been banned.

That's not what this is about.

But now that I'm here,
maybe we should talk.

I think Adam's
intentions are pure.

- Who are you?
- This is Caleb.

Father Collins.

He's also helping
plan the event.

No offense, Father,
I know you have

a special relationship with God.

But this is a...
earthly family matter.

Oh, I'm neutral, but I do

applaud your son for trying to
mend fences with former enemies.

It's, uh, redemptive and poetic.

It's kind of like
"The Prodigal Son."

You know, I never believed that

the Prodigal Son was sorry.

To me, he was just...

trying to get more cash
out of his old man.

Hmm, well, I lean towards mercy.

Well, I lean towards
believing what I see.

And I don't like it, thank you.

Hey, when you're done eating,

get out.

I don't want to hear the news
for the next 36 hours.

You got it?

I really wouldn't stress
about the negative press.

The news cycle will change
before you know it.

That podcast was like
a roller coaster

of emotion, if the only
emotion were nausea.

Really? I thought
the show went great.

I didn't know
Alexis was so funny.

And you had amazing chemistry.

I barely got a word in
once she got on the show!

Oh. Maybe that's why.

Listen to these tweets.

"Alexis is the mother everyone

wishes they had."

Yep, everyone except me.

And Gigi tweeted,
"Can't wait to spill tea

"and get advice from Alexis

Love, Sydney."
Really?

This is perfect.
If Gigi loves Alexis,

all you have to do
is ask Alexis to ask her

to make the dress.
Right.

Thank God you and your mom
are like best friends now.

Do you want me to call her?

No.

I think I may have to go see
my best friend in person.

So, I've-I've never had
an assistant before.

I'll try to be
as clear as possible.

Cool. Hey, how much
am I getting paid?

HR will go over that with you.

And if you're gonna
be here for a while,

I'll need you to focus.

Oh, I'll be here for a while.

And this whole thing seems
pretty straightforward.

Okay, then,
Mr. No Experience.

What should we do
for this 25th birthday party?

Well, since it's
younger-skewing,

I think Sam would like tapas

and tequila.

Interesting choice.
Mm-hmm.

But Sam's tastes
have clearly evolved.

It's gonna be more champagne
and charcuterie.

Yeah, look, evolving tastes
or not, I know Sam.

Him.

Bet you a hundred bucks
he likes my idea better.

All right. You're on.

Hey, Sam?
Hey.

What should we do
for this party? Do you think

tapas and tequila
or champagne and charcuterie?

Oh, tapas.

Tapas.
No question.

Thanks so much.
Yeah, hey,

just, uh, go ahead
and hit up my Venmo

with my money.

Mommy, Mother,

I have something to say,

and though it's not
going to be easy...

You don't have to.

You were right.
I stole your spotlight.

But I promise, it will
never happen again.

No, though I might have been
a bit harsh.

No, you don't need me
in your way.

So I'm stepping back.

You have your own spotlight,
and now I have my own.

Oh.

What are you talking about?

Aunt Alexis.

That's what they're
calling me online.

Ever since that podcast,
I've been flooded with e-mails

asking for advice on parenting

and fashion.

Wait, wait, wait.
People are actually asking

for parenting advice from you?

Sydney has even invited me back.

Apparently,
I'm some sort of role model.

That sounds like some sort
of insult to role models.

If you can't be supportive,
then my advice

would be for you to leave.

That's the only good advice
you've ever had.

You got it.
I thought I wasn't gonna

see you until tonight.

Well, I just found something
out, so I had to come tell you.

Of course, what is it?

Remember those text messages
that you said

went missing
when I was in New York?

Yeah, when I thought
you were ghosting me?

Well, Dominique took my phone,
she deleted the text messages

and she blocked your number
so I'd never find out.

I just overheard producers

talking about it.
That woman has some issues.

I wasn't even sure
I should tell you,

but with everything
that's happened,

I just wanted to be up-front.

Well, thank you.

It says a lot about you,

and who I can trust.

Anyway, I'm sorry.

And I brought your gift here,
in case you wanted to say,

"Screw Dom and her party"
and have a quiet dinner.

Oh, no.

We having that party.

Hey.

If this is the surprise
that you were talking about,

then I am not loving it so far.

I mean, how did
she even get in here?

Is it because the staff is sick?

Is she here to convince you
to forgive her?

She helped with the surprise.
Gigi Henry's on her way here.

My mom's getting her
to do your dress.

No, no, no, no. No, thank you.

I mean, i-if I accept help
from your mother, her ghost

will hold it over my head
long after she's dead.

Typical Fallon.
Bullheaded as ever.

I thought this woman
was your dream designer.

Yes, yes, she is, but
I can't wear a dress

with so many strings attached.

Look, it may not be
the way you pictured it,

but, Fallon, I thought
this is what you wanted.

Yeah, well, now I want
to change my mind.

Why are you
being so stubborn?

What, you're just cutting off
your nose to prove a point?

My nose is perfectly fine,
thank you.

This is about principle.

I know that's a big word,
but try to sound it out.

I'm really starting
to understand some

of those employee reviews.
Excuse me?

I'm sorry,
but you clearly don't care

what other people think

or have respect for their time.

Well, right now,
you're wasting my time,

so we will finish
this conversation later,

and I will be going
to the party tonight alone.

You're going to Culhane's party
instead of talking about this?

Aw, and they say
you don't pay attention.

Fallon.

Are you serious right now?

- Leave me alone.
- Fallon. Hey!

- And you doubted me...
- Come on!

I'm not giving you anything
based on one fight.

We're gonna need more.

Everyone, wake up

for our guest of honor,

Michael Culhane!

Hey.

How you doing, buddy?

Jams...

I hope you like

our pajama party decor.

Well, everything looks great,
so thank you.

You're more than welcome.
Vanessa's going to sing

"Happy Birthday" to you
Marilyn Monroe-style at 9:00.

Then we'll do the cake.

Then I need a scene
of you two canoodling.

That's fine.
I just have to make

an announcement after the cake,

while everyone's still gathered.

It's your night.
Do what you want.

I'll just add the bells
and whistles.

Just pretend like
we are not here.

That fight at the house
was just the undercard.

This is the main event.

I still have my doubts you'll
be able to get this done.

Oh, I don't start deals
I can't close.

Here you go, bro.

All right. Just one shot
with the B-day boy.

You know, you don't have to do
this if you don't want to, Dad.

This is not even the first shot
I've taken today, Kirby.

All right.

Cheers.

Excuse me.

Oh.

How did it go with Ramy? Fine.

He wasn't particularly
motivated,

but that's no surprise.

He just needs
some time to adjust.

I think the stability
of a job will help.

But he's been great, though.

Oh, yeah?
I mean,

he's been on
the straight and narrow

ever since he got out.

Was he on the straight
or the narrow

when he stole the
commissioner's watch?

Oh, Culhane told me.

Can you pass the glitter?

He had a slipup.

But you didn't trust me
enough to tell me the truth.

Well, I didn't say anything
because I knew

you would throw it
back in my face.

Kirby, he's been through a lot

and he needed a second chance,
and you,

of all people,
should understand that.

Now I'm a charity case
like your convict friend?

No, but it's not like you were
qualified for this job

when I handed it to you.

Well, if I'm such a problem,

maybe I shouldn't work
at La Mirage anymore.

I'm not stopping you.

Now I'm not sure if I want you
as my boss or my friend.

Okay, Kirby,
now you're just overreacting.

No, you're underreacting,

because you can't see
what's going on.

Hey.

I heard you had Anders
doing shots earlier.

That's pretty impressive.

Yeah, he's already
back at the manor,

probably asleep.

All these cameras. It's insane.

Are you having second thoughts?

No, I'm good.

But I heard the Internet
canceled you.

I'm okay, without any help
from anyone, really.

Alexis was supposed to be
helping me, but it turns out,

the only thing stronger
than a mother's love

is Alexis's self-love.

Alexis was gonna help you
treat your employees better?

No, no, not with that.

She was gonna help
with the public's reactions

to the reviews, which is now
costing me a wedding dress.

Have you considered
that maybe this might not be happening

if you weren't such a mean boss?

Whoa. Who said anything
about "mean"?

It's not my fault
if my employees can't take it.

I was treated way worse.

You need to stop blaming
mistakes you're making now

on things that happened
years ago.

Go to the people you wronged,
make things right.

Okay. Sorry,
I didn't realize we were having

real conversation, but, uh,
yeah, no, I guess you're right.

I do have a couple people that
I have to make things up to.

Thank you, Culhane.

And happy birthday.

Now, I would like
to thank you all

for coming out to celebrate
my birthday tonight.

My world wouldn't be as special

- without all of you in it.
- Aw...

Now, I have some
exciting news to share.

Where are those cameras?

I know you have something
important to say,

but as host of this party,

I have some news of my own.

I'm sure it can wait.

You want me to wait to announce

that Vanessa's song,
"Do Anything,"

just hit the top
ten in downloads?

Should we play it for everyone?

Don't ruin her moment.

That is a big deal.

And we should celebrate.

Go on and play it.

Okay, you won this one.

I'm so sorry.

I know what it's like to have
Dom steal the spotlight.

I'm gonna have a talk with her
about how she treated you.

I appreciate that.
Now go enjoy your moment.

What are you doing here,
Fallon?

I told you,
you didn't have to come. Why?

What, so you could have
some alone time with your ex?

Because from what
I have heard and seen,

you've been relying on him
a little too much.

I mean, shouldn't you
be relying on me?

If this is some sort of attempt

to make yourself seem manlier,
it is failing.

He's always had some sort
of special pull over you.

Why does it sound like you think
I can't take care of myself?

Because I saw that kiss
in the corner.

Kiss? That was nothing.
It's his birthday.

Well, it didn't look
like nothing to me.

Well, if you think that
I have betrayed you so badly,

then why don't we hold off
on the wedding?

So you want to call it off?
No, that's not what I said.

Yeah, but that's what you meant.

No, no, no, no.
Please do not tell me

what I meant.

Ha! Yes.

Mwah.

Great. Thank you so much.
You started without me?

Started and finished.
You're late.

Where's Caleb?

He couldn't make it.

There was some emergency with
a water main down at the parish.

The man's always getting pulled
in 18 different directions.

All right, well,
I guess that's unavoidable,

but I do want him involved.

And more importantly,
the board wants him involved.

But you can get any priest
to do that.

Why do you want this one?

I like him.

And I want to surround myself

with positive energy
and positive people.

Good for you.
But there's no need to CC Caleb

on future planning sessions.

I'm gonna tell him his services
won't be needed anymore.

Well, that's not your call
to make, Cristal.

This whole thing is my call.

So fall in line
or move out of the way.

Caleb's busy, so he'll be
on the committee in name only.

And if you don't like that,

we should go to the board
together and explain it to them.

All kids do this, no matter
whether they're three or 30.

Just don't discipline him
while you're angry.

Or holding a weapon.

I would not have thought
to add that advice.

Uh, now we have Frankie
on the line.

Frankie, are you there?

Yes, I, uh,
have a question for Aunt Alexis.

It sounds really loud
from where you're calling.

Are you okay, Frankie?

Uh... Uh...

Yes. I'm just trying to resolve

a few issues from my past.

Okay. Who damaged you
beyond repair?

Hmm? Who do we have
to take down tonight?

Well, there have been a lot
of people who have damaged me,

including my mother, but I, uh,

I'm here to talk
about my colleagues.

A lot of them don't have

as high an opinion
of me as I thought they did.

And this bothers you?

Well, I would never
admit it publicly,

but yes, yes, it does.

You have to process
the criticism.

Uh, you can't grow without it.

I can see
why they feel that way,

but I have to end the cycle.

I want to. I mean, I-I have
to stop blaming my actions

on the bad people and things
that have happened to me,

but... I don't know how.

That's tough,
but you have to realize

you'll never be the perfect boss

or the perfect friend
or daughter.

But guess what? Nobody is.

Believe it or not,
I'm not the perfect mother.

The only thing that I can change

is what happens next.

We've all been hurt. We just
don't want to pass on that hurt.

Does that make sense?
Yeah. Shockingly, it does.

So don't worry about
those reviews, sweetheart.

You're a great boss,

an amazing daughter

and I will always be
in your corner.

There you go. Thanks.

Excuse me. Father.
Mm-hmm?

Hey. I heard there was an
emergency you had to deal with.

Is everything all right
at the parish?

Uh, no, everything's
fine down there.

Who told you that I, uh,
had an emergency?

Cristal. She said that's why
you weren't at the meeting.

Hmm. Well, she told me
that it was canceled.

Probably just
a miscommunication.

You know, I get
a lot of texts, so, um...

I think I just read hers wrong.

I guess so.
Mm-hmm.

All right, well, good night.

Yeah.

Hey. I'd offer to bake you
some cookies,

but I think I know
what the answer would be.

Hmm.

Hey, good news.

Gunnerson's back tomorrow.

Bad news is,
she's still phlegmy.

Maybe if you weren't so selfish,

you'd make me one, too.

You guys were great tonight.

Really great.
Command performance.

Your mother totally believed it.

Well, we had enough time
to prepare

thanks to the heads-up
you gave me on the golf outing.

Well, once I kicked the tires
on my new son-in-law,

I figured I could fill you
both in on your mom's plan.

Okay, but tell the truth,
when you first took Liam

to play golf, were you seriously
trying to break us up?

Oh, no. Of course not.

Okay, maybe a little bit, but...

then I realized I like Liam.

You're lucky I was
able to get Culhane

on board with the charade.

Are you sure you two can keep
this breakup going

long enough for me to get
the paperwork signed for C.A.?

Oh, yeah. Hey, anything
to screw over my mother.

Oh. I'll toast to that.

Britt!

Why is the safe open?
Where's the money?

I don't know.

I'll call the police.
No, wait.

Hold on.
What?

Uh, you know what? I, uh...

I just remembered, I took
the deposits earlier today.

But I didn't sign... Yeah,
but that's 'cause I couldn't find you.

You know what? Forget it.

Don't worry about it.

Okay.

New wedding announcement
fresh from the printer.

New fonts and everything.

Aw. Well, you were right.
The poem is a nice touch.

But we are gonna hold off
on sending these out.

It's fine, it's fine, it's just
a slight delay, hopefully.

Well, if you need
relationship advice,

Aunt Alexis is here
for you, Frankie.

Right. So, when did
you know it was me?

The moment I heard your voice.

You are my daughter.

And if you want my advice...
I don't.

I don't, but apparently,
lots of other people do.

So, what do you say
about Fallon Unlimited

giving Aunt Alexis
her very own podcast?

Ah. I would love
to work with you.

Great. Let's make a deal.

But I have other offers.

What? From who?

Details aren't important,

but there is a lot
of multi-platform interest.

Okay, I can go
up to twice a month...

and a written column
in the online magazine

as often as you want.
Sold.

And let's get Gigi on my show,
get you your dream dress.

I think the Gigi ship
has sailed, Mom.

But it's fine.

We'll look great
no matter who we wear.

Hey. I see you
showed up early.

Be grateful.

I was on the fence
about coming in at all.

I said a lot of stupid things
last night

that I didn't mean,
and I'm sorry.

You're one of my best friends,
and I'm an idiot.

Why are you being so nice to me?

Jekyll and Hyde
compared to last night.

Ramy took the night deposits

from the safe in my office.

He must have copied the keys
when he found them.

Right. And so now you want me
to be your friend again?

It's not like that.

Yes, it is.

You turned your back on me
for him.

You didn't even trust me
enough to let me in.

I-I want to keep this job,
but I'm not ready

to be your friend again.

You mean, like, forever?

Let's just keep things
strictly professional for now.

And next time I tell
you you're being used,

maybe you'll listen.

Well, you did the shot.

You didn't need to bring a gift.

I thought I should
soften the blow.

I told you
you'd know how Vanessa felt

once the cameras were off.

Well, I was watching Dom
trying to sneak away,

and I got suspicious.

So I followed her.

Don't worry,
it's not a sex tape.

And later, you should scold me

in front of Michael
for being selfish.

That way, he stays invested in
House of Deveraux.

It was a good idea to tell him
about the texting.

Or else he might've ditched
the whole party.

I don't mind being the bad guy,

if that's what it takes.

And there were
no cameras around.

They played me for the show.

I'm sorry.

I know how you feel
about Vanessa,

but I thought you should know.

Allison.

This is gonna be hard to say,

so I'd prefer you not speak.

You're not gonna fire me,
are you?

What? No.

I'm saying I'm sorry. Okay?

I-I reread some of the reviews,

and it appears I can be
a little insensitive.

Especially to you.

I-Is this a trap?

I'm doing my best
to turn over a new leaf.

Or at least, you know,
half a leaf.

I want you to send
a company-wide e-mail

telling everyone they will be

getting their bonuses early.

Okay. And...

Here is a save the date

to my wedding.

Although not everyone's invited,
so I'm asking you

to please keep it
on the down-low.

Oh, my God. Really?

Will Gigi be dressing me?

Uh, what color are
the bridesmaids wearing?

Easy, tiger.

I am asking you
to come to the wedding,

not to be in it.

I do have friends,
and I just recently

learned your last name, so...

But I've worked for you
for over a year.

Yes, you have.

Okay, that's good for today.

Hey, did you make up
some story about me to tell Adam?

I had to explain why
I wanted you off this project.

And why do you?

You know why.

I am feeling guilty enough.

Stop pretending there's not
this thing between us.

What thing?

You're a beautiful woman,
obviously,

but I thought
that we were just...

working together.

So when you touched
my hand at the manor,

that meant nothing?

Or when you brushed my hair
away from my face

or told me you were flirting,

there was nothing
behind any of that?

Okay.

I guess there's no point adding
a lie to my list of sins.

Um, yes.

I do...

have feelings for you, Cristal.

Tempting a man of God wasn't
exactly in my redemption plan.

And being tempted
wasn't in mine.

Well, what do we do now?

This.

To that Carrington cunning

I have heard so much about.

I did say I'd do anything
to get my company back.

Yes, you did.

And I have good news.

I can hardly wait.

I'm going to fire Carrington
Atlantic's CEO Dustin

in the morning.

So, the Colbys' blackmail plot
against him won't matter.

And the path will be clear
for you to own C.A. again.

Wait a minute,
I don't understand.

What happened
to your Moldavian deal?

I thought that was supposed
to take at least a month.

I applied some pressure
and closed it early.

So, I broke up Fallon and Liam
for nothing?

Well, I didn't know for sure
this plan would work.

But that should be
a pleasant surprise for us all.

You knew exactly what to put on
the table to get what you want.

It's all part
of the game, right?

I do appreciate a woman

who knows how
to get her hands dirty.

And I appreciate that you
can be so ruthless

without getting
emotionally attached.

Wow, look at us.

We haven't even started
massaging the numbers yet.