Dynasty s07e27 Episode Script

The Affair

"We've found someone better, Hilda.
You won't be needed.
" - Mrs.
Gunnerson.
- Oh, forgive me.
- What's wrong? - Oh, nothing, Mrs.
Carrington.
I'm so sorry.
What is it? I've never seen you like this.
I've been with this family for a long time.
Yes, you have.
Mrs.
Carrington, I so looked forward to Mr.
Adam's wedding.
And now to be told I won't be needed at all.
Not even to help supervise in the kitchen.
Well, it just hurts.
Did Mrs.
Colby tell you this? Where is she? In the conservatory.
Oh, please, Mrs.
Carrington, I don't want to cause any trouble.
You're not the one who's causing the trouble.
Have the couches in the living room removed and put into storage-- KRYSTLE: Alexis.
ALEXlS: Oh, hello, Krystle.
Gerard, Mrs.
Gunnerson would like to see you.
Yes, Mrs.
Carrington.
Listen to me carefully, Alexis, so there's no misunderstanding.
Nlake and I gave you permission to come into our home to oversee Adam's wedding.
We did not give you the right to insult the people who work for us.
Oh, I suppose you've been talking to Mrs.
Gunnerson.
You know how we feel about her and the rest of the staff.
We consider them part of our family.
Look, I didn't mean to be insulting, Krystle.
I'm simply happier working with my own caterers.
Fine.
Just make sure they're comfortable working with our staff.
Have I made myself clear? Crystal clear.
Alexis, I'll go out of my way to help make this wedding a joyous occasion.
Nut when it's over, so is your involvement with this house and our lives.
[lNTERCOM BUZZES.]
Yes? WOMAN: Mr.
Fallmont is here to see you.
Clay? Send him in, please.
Oh, hello, Nuck.
Hello, Nlake.
Sorry to disappoint you.
- I need to see you.
- Sure.
What's on your mind? - Your niece.
- Leslie? I want her to stop seeing Clay.
Well, you know that Leslie's not a child.
And why are you coming to me? I'm not her father.
Seems to me your argument is with my brother.
The less I say to Nen Carrington, the better.
Whenever the Fallmonts and the Carringtons get together, somebody always seems to get hurt.
I thought the feud between us was over, Nuck.
You think that and you're a fool.
Well, this fool has got work to do, so whatever you want from me, the answer is no.
Now, please leave.
Well, maybe you ought to let nature take its course, then, Nlake.
And when the scandal hits, don't say I didn't warn you.
What are you talking about anyway? Oh, the word "scandal" gets your attention, does it, eh? What scandal? The one that will bring the Carringtons down to earth for a change.
Clay isn't my son.
He belongs to Nen.
That's ridiculous.
That happens to be the truth.
You know what that means? It means your niece is sleeping with her brother.
LESLlE: Say it again.
No, I don't wanna spoil you.
[CHUCKLES.]
Okay.
I love you.
[CHUCKLES.]
Now, was that so hard? Well, actually it was pretty easy.
I really do love you.
I love you too.
[CHUCKLES.]
Pretty crazy, huh? You know what's crazy? - What? - You.
Yes, you not moving in with me.
Now, I asked you the other day.
How many more invitations are you gonna need? It's just I haven't lived with a man before.
Well, I'll tell you what.
Since today is your day off, live here today.
Then you won't be able to say that anymore.
- Ooh, are you slick, heh.
- Yeah.
- I have a better idea.
- What? Since today is my day off, why don't I live here today and then I won't be able to say that anymore.
[GASPS.]
[BOTH CHUCKLE.]
You are a genius.
I just got back.
You wanted to see me? Yes.
Close the door.
- What's up? - Sit down.
Buck Fallmont paid me a visit this morning.
Oh, that must have been fun.
Nen, we may have a serious problem on our hands.
- I want you to level with me.
- About what? About your affair with Emily.
Oh, my God.
Why can't he let that rest? Emily's dead.
Yes, but her son isn't.
Now, just what is that supposed to mean? Look, if you have something to say, say it.
According to Nuck Fallmont, Clay isn't his son.
- He's yours.
- What? He said that he was out campaigning when Clay was conceived.
And that you were here sleeping with Emily.
He's a drunken liar.
He was sober and dead serious.
- Now, can this be true? - No.
Why not? How can you be sure? - I'm telling you it's not true.
- Yes, but are you sure? Now, did Emily ever give you any reason - to think that Clay might be your son? - No.
Emily's dead.
This is just Nuck Fallmont's way of getting back at me.
You still don't understand, do you? Now, your daughter, Leslie, has gotten very involved with Clay.
Now, do you know what it means if this is true? Nut, damn it, it is not true.
Nut you don't know that, and until you do, you've got to keep Leslie away from Clay.
I can't do that.
She'll wanna know why.
Well, then make up something.
[SlGHS.]
I just got her back into my life after all these years.
I am not gonna let Nuck Fallmont's lies spoil her life.
She's happy now.
Ben, that doesn't make sense.
Do you realise the consequences if you don't tell them? All right.
All right.
Those two innocent kids might be on their way to ruining their lives.
And if you're not going to tell them, then I will.
[DOORBELL RlNGS.]
Ha, ha! I knew that you would forget something.
Didn't I say this morning, you'd--? [CHUCKLES.]
Hi, Uncle Blake.
Leslie, I'm looking for Clay.
Come on in.
He left for work already this morning, but if it's important, I can go-- No, no, no, there's nothing urgent.
I'll catch up with him later.
He said he would be out in the field until this afternoon.
Uh, heh, can I get you a cup of coffee or something? No, no, thank you.
- I really must be going.
- Okay.
Bye.
NLAKE: Hi, Clay.
- Nlake.
Wanted to talk to you about something.
Well, now.
This wouldn't be about Leslie and me, would it? Necause we're seeing each other? Just how serious is it between you two? [CHUCKLES.]
Oh, that's something I expect from my father, Nlake.
Not from you.
Why didn't Nen come to see me about this? Why you? Unless this didn't come from the Carringtons.
[SCOFFS.]
My father's pulling the strings, isn't he? Nuck is concerned about you, yes.
Oh, Nlake, don't play his game.
I love Leslie.
I wouldn't do anything to hurt her.
- Not knowingly.
- Not at all.
What if I told you that you could hurt Leslie and maybe yourself too, unless you stop seeing her? I'd say you're crazy.
- I don't wanna talk about this anymore.
- Wait.
- We've got to talk about this.
- Why? Necause Nuck told me something this morning, and if it's true, it can hurt a lot of people, but mostly you and Leslie.
Okay, what did he say this time? I don't wanna believe this.
I swear to you, I don't.
Just say it.
He claims that he may not be your father.
What? He says that you may be Nen's son.
He said that? Well, he's lying.
It's not true.
See, he sees me happy and it's killing him.
So he made up this lie.
It's not gonna work.
I hope that it's a lie, but until we know for sure-- It is a lie and he's not gonna get away with it.
Now, Clay, wait.
He's not gonna get away with it this time.
[DOOR OPENS.]
[DOOR SLAMS SHUT.]
How low can you get? - Take it easy, boy.
- I wanna know why you said it.
You tell me what I said and I'll tell you why I said it.
Oh, stop it.
I just talked to Nlake Carrington.
Is your hate for me so deep that you're willing to ruin an innocent girl just to get at me? I'm trying to keep you from making a big mistake, Clay.
Again.
Oh, and that's supposed to justify this disgusting lie? What kind of man are you? I'm the kind of man that does what he has to do because he knows it's right.
Now you listen to me.
You and I have had a lot of differences, boy, but we can put that behind us.
With the girl and the Carringtons out of your life, you can get back on track again.
And I'll help you.
You can go to hell.
I don't want anything from you.
You're nothing but a drunken liar.
You are Nen Carrington's son.
And he knows it.
- It's a lie.
I could-- - You could what, kill me? Go ahead.
Won't make any difference.
That tramp's still your sister.
[BUCK GRUNTS.]
[BUCK GRUNTlNG.]
You can't run away from the truth, boy.
DOCTOR: Good morning, Sarah.
How are you feeling today? A little bird flew to the window this morning.
It was a blue jay, Cathy's favourite.
DOCTOR: Can we talk about Cathy today? Cathy's my beautiful daughter.
Yes, she was.
Was? - Can you tell me where she is now? - I don't wanna talk about that.
Oh, doctor, my head hurts.
I can't, I don't-- I don't wanna think about that.
- Remember what I said yesterday--? - You said she was dead.
I don't wanna talk about that.
[DOOR OPENS.]
Krystle.
I'm so glad you're here.
Would you tell her Cathy is not dead? Tell her she's still alive.
I'm sorry, Sarah.
I can't do that.
I can't, because Cathy is dead.
You're all the same.
You think I don't know what you're doing with your lies? It's no lie, Sarah.
My daughter's dead? Prove it.
See, you can't, can you? You can't prove that she's dead.
Can you? Dex? We're in the air on our way to Wyoming.
I'm sorry we couldn't wait until they found you.
Nut Sarah gave us an opening.
The doctor felt we had to move quickly.
DEX [OVER PHONE.]
: I understand, Krystle.
I'm just praying it'll work.
That makes two of us.
I'll talk to you soon.
Hi, Dex.
No way.
No way what? I am not gonna pay you double-time because you decided to come in on your day off.
Don't worry, boss.
It won't cost you.
Actually, I'm looking for Clay.
Have you seen him today? - As a matter of fact, I haven't.
- Ugh, I've been trying to reach him.
And he's been out all day and he's not answering his car phone.
Dex, do you know if there's a problem between him and my Uncle Nlake? Well, not that I know of.
Why? I don't know.
It's just Leslie, to be this worried about the guy, you must have really fallen in love with him.
[CHUCKLES.]
Yeah, it's scary.
When I was a kid, I swore that when I grew up, I would never believe in love, because I saw what it did to my mother.
And now you're hooked.
It closed in on me when I wasn't looking.
Yeah.
That's the way it happened for me too.
I'm not really sure if I'll ever get over it.
Nut listen, you and Clay, I wouldn't worry.
He'll show up.
And after he does, I predict that the two of you will live happily ever after.
Hello, Gerard.
I'm here to pick up Danny.
- I believe he's upstairs with Kristina.
- Thank you.
Hello, Alexis.
Hello, Sammy Jo.
Oh, Gerard, I don't need you anymore.
Would you please tell Mrs.
Gunnerson that I'll come see her in about half an hour? Yes, Mrs.
Colby.
You seem to have the wedding well in hand.
Yes, I intend to give my son the perfect start in his new life.
Dana will be very happy to hear that.
Well, at least one of my sons is involved with the right woman.
Sammy Jo.
I'm here to pick up my son.
If it's about Steven, I don't wanna hear it.
Why, because you're feeling guilty? I have nothing to feel guilty about.
Then how do you feel? Not content with making him feel unhappy all of these years, you then entice him back and hurt him again.
You have no right, Alexis.
- It was Steven who-- - Who what? Who found you out for the fraud you really are? My son's waiting for me.
Hey, you, heh.
So, what are the chances of our taking lunch and stretching it into the rest of the day off? Hmm? We could, uh, discuss the wedding deep into the night.
If you're gonna take the rest of the day off, I've got a much better idea.
- Oh.
- Mm-hm.
Let's elope now.
Elope? Why not? We could be in Vegas in no time.
- Heh, you're not serious.
- Sure, I am.
I love you, you love me.
We don't need all this hoopla.
Well, this hoopla, as you call it, is a family wedding.
I don't think they'd appreciate our not being there.
Family.
Except that no matter what they say, I'm not.
Sweetheart, I want more than anything else to be your wife.
Nut even more than that, I want you to be at peace with yourself.
I've tried.
It's hard to manage.
Well, try a little harder.
You are the only one still torn between Adam Carrington and Michael Torrance.
Your family, all of us, we love you for who you are inside.
Why can't you accept that? It's not easy.
No.
Nut together, we could make it a little easier.
I love you.
And I will always be here for you.
Will you marry me? [CHUCKLES.]
With all the hoopla? I can't.
I just can't.
Ugh, Sarah, no one's gonna force you to do anything.
Nut the terrible hurt in your heart won't mend until you face the truth.
- I'm afraid.
- I know.
The truth can scare us, but it can also heal us.
[WHlMPERS.]
I can't.
I just can't.
Cathy.
[SOBBlNG.]
We need another test before we bite that bullet.
JACKlE: Mr.
Kimball? - Jackie? - Do you have a minute? Sure.
I'll see you out at the rig.
Come on in.
I was hoping I'd get a chance to meet you.
Too bad you had to drive all the way out here, but I'm really glad you did.
- I need to talk to you.
- Okay.
I don't know how to say this politely, but I'd like you to stop seeing my mother.
I'm afraid I can't do that, Jackie.
My father still loves my mother.
You're keeping them apart.
- I don't think that's true.
- It is true.
If you weren't in the picture, she'd go back to him.
- Did she tell you that? - She doesn't have to.
I know.
Jackie, what you mean is that you want it.
Now, I can understand that, because my mother and father were divorced too.
- I know exactly how you feel.
- You don't know anything.
What I know is that I love your mother very much.
Enough to walk out of her life if she asked me to.
You say you understand what I'm feeling? [SOBBlNG.]
If you did, you'd never see her again.
You'd just disappear from her life.
- Jackie-- - Forever.
[DOOR CLOSES.]
[SlGHS.]
Well, have we covered everything? Yes, I think so.
Oh, all except for our wedding present.
- Our present? - Yes.
Since we are Adam's parents, I thought it would be nice if we bought them something really fabulous.
Well, that's a nice idea.
Nut I'm afraid that Krystle and I have already decided on a gift.
Oh, heh.
How silly.
Of course you have.
You know something? I think you're doing a wonderful job on this wedding.
Thank you, Nlake.
The most important thing is that Adam's happy.
You know, I've been thinking.
How would you feel if we set up Adam and Steven in business together as partners? Interesting idea.
It would certainly make Adam feel more a part of the family.
And it wouldn't hurt Steven, either.
You know, after the boys were born, I used to think about the day when all three of you would be working together.
[ALEXlS CHUCKLES.]
Do you remember our master plan? That we would have them supporting us while we went off and lived on a desert island together? Well, plans are made and changed.
Our lives have gone in opposite directions.
Mm-hm.
Gotta go.
All right.
I'll just stay and finish up the seating plan.
All right.
I'll see you, then, um, if not before, then at the wedding.
Definitely at the wedding.
- Nye.
- Nye, Nlake.
A dollar for your thoughts.
Whatever happened to a penny? Inflation.
[CHUCKLES.]
May l? Yes.
Well, first the art gallery and now here.
Should I assume that this is not just a coincidence? Why don't we just say there's a time to let things happen and a time to make things happen? Ah.
And, uh, Mr.
Mystery Man, what do you intend to make happen? The name is Gavin Maurier.
Maurier? - Dirk Maurier - is my uncle.
- Ah.
And as to your question, I suggest we live the answer.
That is, of course, unless the man who just left is making it happen for you.
The man who just left hasn't made it happen for me for a very long time.
Could he be the man that I reminded you of in the art gallery? Oh, he could be, but I do not live in the past.
I only live for the future.
Good.
That brings us back to us.
Well, you're not shy, are you? - Honest and interested.
- In what? Dinner tonight.
To what end? To no end.
To a beginning.
Goodbye, Daddy.
I love you.
Jackie, I'd like to talk to you, please.
I don't think we have anything to talk about.
Suppose we start by your telling me what you told Nick.
Yes, he called.
I understand why you did what you did, but I wish you'd come to me first.
Why? You wouldn't have listened.
Yes, I would have.
I care about your feelings.
I love you, Jackie.
Mother, I love you too, and Daddy.
And I want you back together again.
[SlGHS.]
My darling, that just is impossible.
Why? Daddy still loves you.
Oh, darling.
[SlGHS.]
I don't love your father.
Mother, if you were back together again, you would.
Listen to me.
You're not a little girl any longer.
You must understand that if I did what you're asking me to do, your father and I would be living a lie.
But I just talked to him.
He is so lonely.
I'm sorry about that.
I want your father to be happy.
I just can't be a part of that happiness.
Nelieve me, I care for your father.
And I love you more than anything in the world.
You must understand that you are the most important thing in life to me.
Don't ever forget that.
I wanna go to him.
I understand, Jackie.
I-- I won't try to stop you.
May I please leave tonight? All right, darling.
Of course you may.
[SlGHS.]
There you are.
Where have you been? I've been looking for you all day.
I had a lot of running around to do.
Did it have to do with my Uncle Nlake wanting to see you? He came by here looking for you.
No.
No, it had nothing to do with anything.
Oh, okay.
In the meantime - Hi.
- Hi.
Would this be the wrong time to tell you that I've decided to take you up on your offer and move in? Clay.
Talk to me.
Something's wrong.
What is it? Leslie.
I am just really tired.
That's all.
- Sweetie.
- Ugh.
Why don't I draw you a hot bath? And then while you're soaking your weary bones, I'll go pick up some clothes.
No.
I mean, look.
I've been thinking.
Maybe we're jumping the gun on living together.
We haven't talked.
We haven't figured it out.
What's to figure out? You take one closet, I'll take the other.
We share the toothpaste, remember? Hold it.
This morning, you couldn't wait to get me here.
Now you wanna be alone.
What's this all about? I just think we need more time to think about it.
That's all.
I don't need a house to fall on top of me.
The lovely Sammy Jo come into the picture again? Is that what all this running around was about? - No, that's not it.
- Then stop making me read your mind and tell me what it is, or I'm out of here.
All right.
[SlGHS.]
All right.
I got some news today.
And until I get a chance to check it out, we've gotta cool it for a while.
What kind of news? My fa-- Uh, Nuck told Nlake [CHUCKLES.]
that he may not be my father.
- What? - There's more.
That-- That my real father could be, heh Nen Carrington.
You're joking, right? No, I went to see Buck.
We got in a fight because he wouldn't change his story.
This can't be true.
We can't be brother and sister.
I don't know.
All I know is that we gotta deal with it.
Leslie, where are you going? [DOOR SLAMS SHUT.]
- They told me I would find you here.
- Leslie.
Now, you know why I'm here, so why don't you just say it? There is no way Clay could be your son, because you never slept with Emily Fallmont.
Now say it.
Oh, God.
You allowed me to get involved with him and you knew you could be his father? But I didn't know it.
I still don't know it.
Oh, well, you thought maybe, perhaps, so it wasn't even worth mentioning? Don't go.
Somebody has gotta hear this insanity.
Now, I know why you came to see Clay this morning, Uncle Nlake.
You were trying to do his job for him.
Leslie, I know that your father wanted to talk to you right after the first time you met Clay.
Don't.
Just-- Just don't lie for him.
He's not worth it.
Oh, he's not lying, Leslie.
I did want to tell you about me and Clay's mother, but I was afraid.
I-- I was afraid that you'd hate me for something that was over long ago and that I'd lose you for nothing.
I don't care.
Don't you understand? I fell in love with that man.
Oh, God.
We made love.
Oh, Leslie, I'm so sorry.
Don't you touch me.
Don't you ever, ever come near me again.
[WHlMPERlNG.]
For the first time in my life, I felt happy, then loved.
And now because of you, I feel dirty.
Oh, Nlake, help me to make her understand I didn't mean to hurt her.
Nut you did.
And I hate you.
I hate you, I hate you, I hate you.
Oh, God.
[CRYlNG.]
Oh, why couldn't you have been my father? [DOOR OPENS THEN CLOSES.]
And halt.
- Daddy.
- Hey, soldier.
Looks like you're practising to be a five-star general when you grow up.
That's a very impressive marching step.
[STEVEN GRUNTS.]
No, Daddy.
I'm practising for Uncle Adam's wedding.
That's right.
You're the ring boy, aren't you? Yeah.
I hope I don't drop the pillow or ring.
Well, I'll tell you what.
You keep on practising.
And even if you do drop it, I'll be right there behind you to scoop it up and nobody will notice.
Okay.
I'm glad you came back home, Daddy.
I knew you would.
Well, Danny, I just came back to get a shirt for the wedding.
Not to stay.
Oh.
Oh, well, I've got things to do in my room.
So much for being missed.
You've knocked him down so many times, he's finally gotten used to it.
What did you expect? I guess I just hoped that-- What, that he'd start crying because his daddy moved out? Frankly, I'd rather have him concentrate on the wedding.
At least that's something that's happy.
So, uh, how's it coming along being the best man to your brother? Look, Sammy Jo, you don't have to make conversation with me.
Well, maybe I have to.
Necause trying to really talk to you doesn't get me anywhere, does it? [SlGHS.]
Look, Sammy Jo.
The last thing in the world I wanted to do is cause you this much pain.
What pain? This is just conversation.
So if you'll excuse me, I've suddenly run out.
Like my son, um, I've got stuff to do in my room.
Hello, Alexis.
Hello, Dex.
I'd like to thank you for inviting me to the wedding.
Should be quite a bash.
Oh, yes.
It will be.
Uh, don't tell me.
You're on your way to a rehearsal.
[CHUCKLES.]
Do I look like it? Well, here's my ride.
- Hi.
Oh.
GAVlN: Hop on.
[ALEXlS CHUCKLES.]
Thank you.
See you at the wedding.
- Good evening, Gerard.
- Good evening.
Thank you.
- Nlake? - Hello, darling.
I got the message you left.
You must have had a very hectic day.
It was very traumatic for Sarah, but the doctor said it was an important step in her therapy.
Hmm.
- Where is she now? - She's in the living room resting.
She came back to get the rest of her things.
She wanted to say goodbye to you before the doctor picked her up.
- Sarah.
- Hello, Nlake.
- How are you? - Good.
Not whole yet, but I think I can get there now.
I know you can.
I just wanna thank you for helping me, Krystle.
- Sarah, after what you-- SARAH: No.
No more.
A senseless accident took Cathy away from me and nothing can change that.
Nut because of your daughter, Cathy's life had special meaning.
Excuse me.
The doctor's car has just arrived.
Goodbye.
- Goodbye.
- Take care of yourself, Sarah.
[DOOR OPENS.]
Would you tell Kristina goodbye for me? [DOOR CLOSES.]
Oh, I never knew the wind could feel so good on my face.
How fast were we going? Before or after the cop stopped us? Heh.
That was fun, wasn't it? He was so mad.
You know something? I think I'm gonna buy one of these things for myself and then you can teach me how to steer it or pilot it or whatever it is that you do with them.
Well, if it means spending more time together, I'm your man.
[CHUCKLES.]
Oh, I've had such a great time.
I don't know when I've had so much fun.
You should do it more often.
It looks very good on you.
I have a feeling you don't because people expect the rich and powerful Alexis Colby to behave in a certain way.
And you don't? You'd be surprised if I told you what I see in you.
Surprise me.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'm not giving too much away on our first date.
But I'll tell you this.
Underneath that Colbyco exterior, I think there is a gentle, loving, misunderstood woman.
And I'd like to get to know her better.
Sure you don't wanna come up for a nightcap? I'd love to, but I don't think I'd let it stop there.
And I'm saving that for our second date.
Hmm.
Good night.
Good night, Gavin.
[ENGlNE REVS.]
Who are you? What are you doing here? I'm with the work crew.
I'm measuring.
You know, for the wedding.
You were supposed to be finished yesterday.
Just a minute.
[PHONE RlNGlNG.]
- Ugh.
Hello.
- Alexis, it's Krystle.
Krystle? What do you want? I thought your workmen were supposed to be finished yesterday.
Ah.
Do you mean to tell me you woke me up at this time to tell me that? One of your men is here.
How many more are coming? Well, no one is supposed to be-- Why don't you put him on? I'll talk to him.
Mrs.
Colby-- Krystle? He's gone.
With the wind? Take something for your nerves, dear.
And please, don't call me before 9:00 again.

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