Dynasty s08e17 Episode Script

What reaction? The phones have been ringing off the hook.
You're a heroine.
The sympathy and concern is pouring in.
I have a feeling if you ran for the presidency tonight, you'd give the front-runners a run for their money.
So I'm announcing today that I intend to stay in the fight and win.
She lied to you.
She never intended to withdraw.
But she's still got one hell of a fight on her hands, I tell you.
A fight that I intend to win.
Last time on Dynasty: I haven't seen a child-support payment from you in over a year.
I didn't even know you were back in the country.
Okay, okay, okay, I guess I deserve that.
- This time, we're divorced.
- That's another thing.
See, we're not divorced.
I couldn't bring myself to sign the final papers.
You're lying.
How about some fresh capital to save the day? - Capital from a partner.
- A partner? What do you say, partner? What about Sammy Jo's obligation to your investment? Oh, come on, Steven.
You're way off base.
And if Sammy Jo wants me as a partner, the deal goes through.
We'll see about that.
You've messed up my sister's life.
I am not gonna let you do that to Sammy Jo.
- Let go.
- In this neighbourhood, it doesn't work like that.
No, in this neighbourhood, - what you show, you owe.
- Jeff! Oh, for God's sake, Sean, your wife is in the hospital.
She'll survive.
- But I need you, Leslie.
- Oh.
I need you tonight.
What do you know about Harry Thresher? The oil minister in Natumbe? Oh, he's part of the Vitron deal.
Why? What did Sean tell you about him? They're not strangers, Alexis.
You bastard.
No, operator, Natumbe.
That's in Africa.
All right, I'll wait.
Yes? Alexis? Leslie, darling.
You must have been on the job morning, noon and night.
I've had a terribly difficult job finding you and Sean.
I'm sorry.
It's just taking forever to close this oil deal.
There's so much to do.
You can't imagine.
Oh, yes, I can.
It takes a tremendous amount of energy to do what you're doing, Leslie.
I do hope that Sean appreciates that.
I'm sure he does.
I mean, we're both working very hard.
These affairs can be very exhausting.
So many details, so little margin for error.
I do hope that you and Sean haven't left any loose ends.
No, we've both been very careful.
Good.
Because a mistake now could be deadly.
There's nothing to worry about, Alexis.
It's so reassuring to know that I can leave everything in your capable hands, Leslie.
Oh, by the way, I'd like you to tell Sean to get ready to move out of my apartment.
I don't understand.
Move out? Yes.
And into the governor's mansion.
I'm back in the race.
Oh.
Oh, you're continuing the campaign.
Well, ha, ha, that's great.
Mm.
I knew you'd be pleased.
I have to go away for a couple of days, but I want you to be in Denver when I return.
Oh, absolutely.
I'll make arrangements.
And don't forget to give my husband the message, will you, Leslie? Bye-bye.
This little trinket was very costly for you, Leslie.
I don't like the way she sounds.
I think she knows something.
Aren't you getting a little paranoid? Oh, but you didn't hear her voice.
It was as if she knew you were in bed with me.
Oh, God, if she ever finds out, I I know something that will calm your fears.
Sean.
Damn.
Yes? Well, I've held them off as long as I can.
The entire Colorado press corps is waiting for you to make a statement.
Well, they'll just have to wait a little longer, Russ.
Well, what am I gonna tell them? - The candidate had a bad morning? - You're the expert.
Just tell them what you have to tell them.
You know, you're paying me a lot of money to be your political adviser.
You're doing okay in the polls right now.
But by next week, the public might not even remember you took a bullet for Blake.
So take my advice.
When the press knocks on your door, you better be there to answer.
You're absolutely right, Russ.
The media is important.
There we are.
I think we're all set.
Blake, I don't want you to go.
Oh, darling, I have to go.
It's important.
This is the state bar convention.
I'm gonna be speaking to 1,500 attorneys.
And I'm only gonna be gone overnight.
You know that's not what I'm talking about.
I'm going to be fine.
Now, Cochrane is already up there.
Our security's been tightened up.
Besides, who's gonna do anything in a room full of judges and prosecutors? Someone who's crazy.
What makes you think they won't try it again? We're better prepared this time.
With a couple of extra security guards? Blake, there's a thousand ways for someone to get you in a place like Vail.
It's crowded, people wear ski masks, a high-powered rifle up on the slopes.
Yes, you're right, but I've accepted that fact.
Well, I haven't.
Blake, Kristina's sick and I can't be there with you.
I don't want you to go.
Darling, what am I supposed to do? Never leave Denver? Or should I just stay here in this house? If that gets risky, what am I supposed to do, - lock myself up in this room? - You're being ridiculous.
I am not going to let some lunatic out there control my life.
Well, I think you're being selfish.
Blake, if anything were to happen to you, I don't know what I would do.
Nothing is going to happen.
I pray to God you're right.
You know that if you wanted me to leave this race that I would.
But I can't run half a race.
I've gotta be the best candidate that I can be or else just drop out of it.
You know that, don't you? All right.
Please be careful.
I love you, Mrs.
Carrington.
And I will be careful.
Here she comes.
Here she is.
Here she is.
Mrs.
Rowan.
Mrs.
Rowan.
All right, all right, all right.
You.
Mrs.
Rowan, this campaign trip to Vail will be the first appearance with Blake Carrington since the assassination attempt.
Are you concerned that whoever it was might strike again? Well, naturally, everybody's concerned.
But it's gonna take more than one psychopath with a rifle to keep me out of the running.
Mrs.
Rowan.
Mrs.
Rowan, you've moved up in the polls.
Is it true the shooting has helped your campaign? Heh.
Well, it wasn't part of my campaign strategy, if that's what you mean.
Mrs.
Rowan.
Mrs.
Rowan.
- Yes.
Mrs.
Rowan, you must admit, it is ironic that you saved the life - of the man you're running against? - Yes, it is.
But to tell you the truth, I find it even more ironic that Blake Carrington is running for governor at all.
Mrs.
Rowan.
How do your doctors feel about you making a campaign appearance so soon after the shooting? Well, they were unanimously opposed to it, but I managed to convince them that it was more important to show the people of Colorado that I was well enough, strong enough and determined enough to win this election.
So now, ladies and gentlemen, if you'll excuse me, I have a plane to catch.
Thank you, Mrs.
Rowan.
- Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
For a minute, I thought they were gonna give you a standing ovation.
I'm rather surprised they didn't.
What did you expect when you got here? A brass band? Your children don't even know you.
All right, I was wrong.
I was stupid.
I made a terrible mistake.
But I can make it up to you and the kids.
I swear I can if you give me a chance.
- It's too late for that now.
- Why? Jesse, I don't feel well.
Is it because you don't love me anymore? Or is it because you're out to here with some rich man's kid? - Who talked you into this, anyway? - Nobody talked me into anything.
What's gonna happen when you have to give that baby away? I know you and kids.
You don't know me at all.
You stroll into town after disappearing for two years and expect everything to be just as it was.
Well, it isn't.
People change.
People grow up.
Yeah, well, I've changed too.
You haven't even given me a chance to tell you about the deal.
There's always another big deal just around the corner.
That's the story of our life together.
Well, I want more.
And you think the Carringtons are gonna be your meal ticket? - That's not what I meant.
- Oh, no? You're so excited about going over to their house for dinner tonight.
You think after you have the baby that they're gonna invite you over? We've become friends.
Adam and Dana are good people.
After they get this baby they're not gonna give a damn whether you live or die.
To them, you're just a brood mare.
Why are you doing this to me? Because they're using you.
Can't you see that? No.
I don't see that at all.
Well, whatever it is, sooner or later, you have to tell me.
I didn't tell you the truth the other day.
Truth about what? About who was on the phone.
He's back.
I never dreamed I would see him again.
What are you talking about? I swear to you, Dana, I thought it was over.
But he just showed up.
Jesse? He never signed the divorce papers.
We're still married.
Karen, no.
I'm sorry.
I wanted to tell you but But this changes everything.
No, it doesn't.
Jesse came back because he had some wild idea we could start over again.
But this won't affect the baby.
Of course it will.
Adam and I don't have any kind of legal agreement with Jesse.
This is your baby, Dana.
Not because I signed a piece of paper.
Well, for God's sake, that piece of paper is the only thing we have.
No, it isn't.
Dana, when I felt the baby kick for the first time, I couldn't wait to call you, remember? You're the one who heard the first heartbeat.
When I picture this baby in my mind, I see you, holding it, loving it, watching it grow up.
This is your baby, Dana.
You've got to believe that.
The only thing that is important is that you believe it, Karen.
My God, the man shows up out of the blue and you think it's just a coincidence.
Well, Jesse didn't know anything about the baby.
And you believed him? Dana, this guy wants something.
Karen says the only thing he wants is to get back together again.
Karen also said she was divorced.
Do you know what this could mean? A custody battle.
Jesse could tie us up in court for years.
Adam, you're jumping to conclusions.
The only thing we know about Karen's husband is that he deserted his family.
Now we're supposed to believe he came back because he got homesick? I'm sorry, Dana.
I don't buy it.
The man's trouble.
I can feel it.
Please promise me you won't say anything to Karen tonight.
I'm gonna find out what Jesse Atkinson wants.
Oh, Karen, it's good to see you again.
Hello, Mrs.
Carrington.
Oh, please, call me Krystle.
Adam and Dana are changing, but they'll be down in a minute.
You all right? No, I just can't seem to get warm.
Heh.
Why don't you go into the library and sit? I'll get you some tea.
Thank you.
Oh.
I'm not avoiding the issue.
I don't think tonight's the right time.
I think tonight is the perfect time.
Karen, what is it? - Oh, my God.
- Karen.
- Dana, call Dr.
Davis.
Okay.
Oh, my God.
Karen isn't in any danger of losing the baby, is she? No.
The doctor says if she rests for a few days that she's gonna be okay.
Oh.
Darling, don't worry.
Everything here is under control.
Good.
Everything here is under 10 feet of snow.
I tried to get out this morning, but the blizzard just isn't letting up.
Blake, I'm sorry about yesterday.
I guess I was the one who was being selfish.
Oh, no, no.
You were concerned, darling.
I can understand that.
We've all been under a lot of pressure lately.
- I miss you.
- Me too.
You know I don't like being away from you.
Well, what we need is a long evening together.
Just the two of us.
All right, you've got a date.
The only question is, when? The only way to get out of here now is with a dogsled.
I just hate being away from home when you've got these problems.
Darling, don't worry.
We've had a scare, but it's nothing we can't handle.
No, no.
Everything's fine.
There's nothing wrong with the baby.
You're gonna be all right.
You see, you fainted last night.
Just before dinner.
- Are you hungry? - Yeah.
Nurse, would you please bring up Mrs.
Atkinson's breakfast tray? Now, the doctor had some fancy medical term for it.
You're just exhausted, that's all.
So you can stay here with us for a couple of days until the doctor says you can get up again.
- Where are my children? - Downstairs with Kristina, playing.
All you have to do is stay here and rest for a couple of days.
We don't want you to worry.
Wait here.
I wanna see my wife.
What is it, Gerard? - Mr.
Carrington, there's a gentleman here who insists on seeing Mrs.
Atkinson.
- Where is she? Karen? What the hell are you doing? Honey.
I was so worried.
- What happened? - I'm sorry about this.
I guess I overdid it.
I'll be staying here at least another night.
You don't have to do that.
I can take care of you.
No, it's okay.
I got the car downstairs.
I'll carry you.
You haven't been listening.
- Who are you? Adam Carrington.
- And Karen is staying here.
- I'm her husband.
- And I wanna take her home, okay? - Jesse, please.
The last thing Karen needs right now is a lot of excitement.
Now, why don't we leave her alone? She needs to rest.
Okay.
Jesse.
I know you were worried about me.
I'll be fine.
Everyone's a little upset.
It was a long night.
Yeah.
This isn't the time, but I think you and I need to talk.
- Do you know Harmon Point? - Sure.
Tomorrow around 9 I'll be on my morning run.
Okay.
This continuous hysteria about Alexis, it's very unattractive, Leslie.
- If she fires me, I'm not going alone.
- What, is that a threat? I have no intention of walking away without getting what I deserve.
I told you I'd take care of you.
That is not good enough.
I want specifics.
I know you're skimming off this oil deal.
I wanna know how much, what your share is, and what my cut is.
Here I thought your only interest was in me.
Oh, stop it, Sean.
I've been cheated too many times.
- Either you tell me or - Or? Or what? I know a lot about you, Sean.
I don't think that you can afford to ignore me.
I have no intention of that.
I'll pick you up at 9.
And before we go back to Denver in the morning, I promise, I'll tell you all you need to know.
Good morning, Blake.
Alexis.
Oh, I can't believe that we are stuck here.
Heh.
Reminds me of St.
Moritz when the children were little.
If you'll excuse me, Alexis, I'm working.
Oh, Blake, don't be so stodgy.
Surely, you can take some time out for a friendly little chat.
I'm afraid I don't have time for a little time out.
By the way, I think you may be right about this being familiar ground for us.
We're back fighting again.
Blake.
I don't think that we should fight anymore.
Oh? I'm sure that it hasn't escaped your notice about my rise in the popularity polls, particularly among women voters.
After what you went through, I expected that the public would be sympathetic.
Blake, it's more than just sympathy.
I'm no longer a spoiler, I'm a genuine candidate with an excellent chance of being elected.
I think you may be overestimating your chances.
Do you? Well, I don't.
Which is why I'm prepared to make you a rather interesting offer.
Blake, you and I would make an unbeatable combination.
I think you should withdraw from the race and run as my lieutenant governor.
Alexis, in all the years I've known you, that is the single-most ridiculous thing that I've ever heard you say.
Why? Because you don't think that I'm strong enough or clever enough? Or is it you don't think that any woman is capable of running for government? Or perhaps you've been married to that wimp Krystle for so long that you've forgotten what a real woman is capable of doing.
On the contrary.
She's helped me to understand what a real woman should be.
Alexis, you are smart and shrewd, but you also happen to be self- indulgent and dishonest.
And you are pig-headed and chauvinistic with a lot of skeletons in your closet that haven't been revealed yet.
I never said that I was perfect.
Oh, by the way, I do think that a woman could be the governor of Colorado.
- Hmm? - It's just that you're not that woman.
"My dear Leslie, you've earned this.
" Heh.
"Love, Sean.
" Hmm.
Not bad.
But it's gonna cost you a lot more than this, Mr.
Rowan.
It's about time.
- Don't move.
- Hmm? Not a muscle.
Don't even breathe if you want to live.
Don't move.
Oh, God.
This is an African mamba.
It's one of God's deadliest creatures.
Take it away.
They strike very quickly.
And it's a slow, agonising death.
Please, Sean.
Not until you understand the danger.
- Hmm? - Just take it away.
I beg you, please.
You must promise to be more careful.
You never wanna challenge a viper like this.
I promise.
I can't hear you.
I promise.
Can't hear you, Leslie.
Please, Sean.
I promise.
Good.
Now I'm sure we have an understanding.
We do understand each other, don't we? Hmm? - Don't we? - Yeah.
I'd hate to see anything happen to you.
Blake.
Blake, I've been looking for you.
- Look, I want to apologise.
- Well, it's not necessary.
No.
Look, I was wrong asking you to run as my lieutenant governor.
It must have been a terrible blow to your ego.
My ego will survive and so will my campaign.
Will it? I'd like you to take a look at this.
So you didn't come here to apologise.
You really came here to sell me again on that little scheme of yours.
Well, I wouldn't be on that ticket with you if my life depended on it.
I don't want to win that badly.
Then maybe you should think about getting out of the race, leaving the field clear for me.
You never give up, do you? I have a question I'd like to ask you.
You love this campaign.
You love the attention and the excitement of the challenge.
What would you do if you actually got elected? You think about that.
Then maybe you'll consider getting out of this race.
Don't bet on it.
Tell me something.
Any particular reason you decided to come back to Denver at this time? Yeah.
I still love my wife, that's why.
You had to know this would upset her.
Heh.
Well, I didn't expect to find her out to here with a baby either, okay? - I don't owe you any explanation.
- You're right.
You don't owe me anything.
Let me be honest with you.
I hope that you and Karen can work out all your problems and live happily ever after.
But now just isn't the right time.
So, what am I supposed to do? - Just walk away? - That's right.
Until after the baby is born and the papers are signed.
Then you can do what you like.
You are really unbelievable.
Just because your family's got all the money in the world, you think that gives you the right to tell me what to do? I've done a little checking.
A dozen jobs in the last five years, not one lasting more than six months.
You've had some tough times.
I do okay.
As a matter of fact, I got a deal on the table that's gonna pay me $20,000.
What if I were to make you a better offer? - Meaning what? - Well, you tell me.
What would it take to have you disappear for a while? Think about it.
Dana, Dana, I have to go.
I have a board meeting.
Meanwhile, this is for you.
Because I love you very much.
I'm sorry I overreacted to Jesse coming back.
We had a long talk.
He won't be giving us any trouble.
Oh, good.
You know, I was a little worried myself after the way he barged in here yesterday.
Karen says Jesse's a little impulsive, but he doesn't mean any harm.
Right.
And I'm sure Karen would like to believe that.
But I wasn't about to take any chances.
What do you mean "take any chances"? You can never trust the Jesse Atkinsons of this world.
They all have big mouths and big dreams and their hand out for an easy buck.
As long as they don't have to work for it.
You offered him money, didn't you? No.
I just made it very easy for him to ask.
And he will.
Oh, Adam, please don't do this.
I have no intention of letting some two- bit hustler interfere with our baby.
I had a problem, I took care of it.
Dana, I want Jesse out of town and out of our lives.
Now.
Okay, well, that's it.
Thank you all.
I'll certainly keep you informed of any further stock activity.
Nice of you to join us, Adam.
I had some personal business to take care of, Steven, all right? Now, why this emergency meeting? We have a real problem.
There's been another huge purchase of Denver-Carrington stock.
- Still no names? - No.
We've done a complete check.
Apparently, we're dealing with brand-new players and nobody knows who they are.
Well, they're gonna have to come out into the open eventually.
Once they buy in for 6 percent, the masks come off.
That's the law.
They're almost there now, and we have some very nervous stockholders.
Well, can you blame them? Takeover threats are twice as frightening when you don't know the enemy.
Let's not get carried away with this.
How many points are we up this week? Three and a quarter.
Maybe they're planning just to buy and sell for a quick profit.
I don't think so, Adam.
I think they're serious.
Whoever they are, they're buying into Denver-Carrington bigtime.
You weren't kidding when you said you were going to be hard-working.
It's necessary.
Two hands phoned in sick and a mare is about to foal.
- Well, you could have called me.
- I did fine by myself, thanks.
You know, I've been leaving messages here the last couple of days.
I've been busy.
I have a horse ranch to run.
- Did I do something wrong? - No.
It's just that I've reconsidered our arrangement.
And I decided to go to the bank for financing on Delta Rho.
- You wanna dissolve the partnership? - It's not a partnership, Jeff.
Maybe I do talk too much.
How about a silent partner? Look, Jeff, when things went bad for me at the ranch, you were here to bail me out financially.
And when that jerk tried to attack me the other night, you were there to rescue me.
I don't wanna feel I have to turn to you for everything.
Is there something wrong with helping out? No.
Just as long as you understand that I'm gonna work hard to turn this business around and to pay you back.
I just don't wanna feel dependent on you or anybody.
Wait a minute, Sammy Jo.
I gave you that money because I believe in you.
And because I like you.
Just what exactly am I signing away here? Nothing.
Just a simple declaration.
You've had no physical contact with Karen for the past two years.
So I'm saying that the baby isn't mine, right? And you further agree to have no contact with her until after the baby is born.
That means no visits.
No phone calls.
Yeah, well, that's the hard part.
I don't know if I can do that.
I don't wanna rush you.
Why don't you think about it? Check it out with your attorney.
Uh, well, it's not that I don't trust you.
I just, uh - I really don't wanna lose Karen again.
- You don't have to.
Come back after the baby's born and you and Karen can have a real chance.
With another briefcase just like this one.
You're doing the right thing.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Adam, this is wrong.
I did what was necessary for all of us.
How much did you pay him? A hundred thousand dollars? Five hundred thousand? A million? Does it matter? I'd give up everything I have for that baby.
Darling, I want this child just as much as you do, but I'm not willing to buy it.
What do you think we've been doing? We signed a contract with Karen.
We are paying her money.
She is having a baby and giving it to us.
All I've done with Jesse is take out an insurance policy.
But it isn't the same thing at all.
Look, we've paid Karen's doctor's bills and her attorney's fees.
She wouldn't even let me buy her a maternity dress.
And you're comparing that to handing somebody a suitcase full of money? It is the same, Dana.
All we're arguing about is the amount.
Wait a minute.
I did everything that you wanted me to.
I came back here, I got everybody stirred up.
Now I want my money.
Now, we had a deal.
I pay you 10,000 now and 10,000 after you've completed the assignment.
Yeah.
Well, I thought the job was over.
I want Adam Carrington to think he's gonna lose his child.
Perhaps he will.
Wait a minute, this That's too complicated for me.
We never said anything about keeping the child.
That's up to Karen.
And you, of course.
I just want enough money so that Karen and me can make a fresh start.
You follow my instructions and you'll get your money.
And I won't have to make a phone call to the coast, to my friends that you're so anxious to avoid.
Don't disappoint me.
You're leaving? It's only for a couple of months.
And I really believed you.
"We're going to be a family again.
I'll get a real job.
" Won't I ever learn? - Bye, Mommy.
Bye, Daddy.
- Goodbye, Mom.
Bye-bye, Kelly.
Have a good day, okay? Now, zip up, it's cold outside.
- I love you girls.
- I'm picking you up.
- Okay, Mom.
Bye-bye, kids.
Bye.
Honey, I'm telling you, this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal.
When I come back, we're never gonna have to worry about money.
Don't say that.
Don't tell me those things.
I hate your lies.
Why did you have to come back? All right.
Here.
Look at this.
- This look like a lie to you? - Where did you get that? I told you, I've been working on a deal.
What kind of deal pays that much money and in cash? It's perfectly legal.
Don't worry.
I got 50,000 now and 50,000 after.
- After what? What do you have to do? - Nothing.
You're getting paid $100,000 for doing nothing? Well, I got I just gotta leave town for a little while, that's all.
But I'm coming back, I promise.
Now, here.
- You keep the money.
- I don't want it, Jesse.
I want the truth.
Where did you get this? Well, Adam Carrington just wants me to leave town for a little while until you've had the baby.
You took money from him? Well, so what? He's got plenty.
He's never gonna miss it.
You haven't changed, Jesse.
This is just another con game to you, isn't it? - No.
- This is all you care about.
- Take it.
Take it and get out of here.
- No, no.
- Karen - I never wanna see you again.
Karen, I did this for you.
Don't you understand? I want us to be together.
But not as much as you wanted the money.
Morning.
Morning.
I thought you were still snowbound in Vail.
We made it out a couple of hours ago.
Steven, I understand that those new stockholders are coming in to see you this afternoon.
Yeah, we're finally gonna meet the enemy face-to-face.
I wanna be there at that meeting.
I think that would be a mistake, Dad.
My telephone has been ringing off the hook ever since I got back.
Long-time stockholders who wanna know what's going on.
And, frankly, so do I.
Tell them if they have any questions to call me.
Assuming I'm still in charge.
Of course you are.
But those stockholders are a threat.
They now own a big piece of Denver-Carrington.
That's exactly why I don't want you at that meeting, Dad.
If you're there, it'll look like we're running scared and you've come to bail us out.
Steven, I have stayed out of the picture up until now, even though you and your brother and sister have had problems.
But this is different.
We're talking now about a possible takeover.
I don't have to remind you that everything I've ever worked for, everything I own, is at risk here.
I know that.
And you have to make a decision, Dad.
If you show up this afternoon, you're sending me a clear signal that you want to run the company again.
That's not what I want.
Then don't undermine me.
I know you wanna help.
But if I'm going to run Denver-Carrington, the best way to help me is to trust me.
Good luck at that meeting today, son.
Not only is the lady beautiful, but forgiving.
- Uh, sorry I was away so long.
- That's all right, darling.
You're back now, and the oil deal's going well and everything else is going well.
That reminds me.
Do you think we made a mistake with Leslie? In what respect? In giving her too much responsibility too soon.
She handles herself all right.
She's learning.
Mm.
At my expense.
I'm not sure I approve of on-the-job training.
Well, then, we'II, uh, put her into a less responsible position.
Well, I thought you said she was doing so well.
You're the one who suggested there was a problem.
Well, you know I always rely on your good judgement.
Well, then I think she's doing fine where she is.
Ah.
You know, I have a feeling about Leslie.
A feeling? - Mm.
I don't trust her.
Well, then we'll demote her or we can fire her.
Alexis, what do you want me to do? Whatever you think you should do, darling.
Excuse me.
Mr.
Rowan? Your call to Africa has come through.
- This is gonna take some time.
- Oh, yes, of course.
Well, I have a meeting with my image-maker anyway, darling, so I'll see you later.
Excuse me, could you bring me a Scotch over to, uh, that table, please? Thanks.
Oh, you look terrible.
Gee, thanks.
Just what I needed to hear.
Well, I meant a little tired.
African jet lag, I guess.
- So how was your trip? - It was okay.
Uh, look, Dex, the reason why I wanted to talk to you was, um, heh, I'd like my old job back.
Heh.
Why? What happened? Well, I've just decided that, uh, I don't fit in at Colbyco.
Oh.
But, Leslie, I remember those big dreams of yours, the glamour and the glory.
Don't tell me nothing happened.
Look, I just want a job, not a lecture.
Thank you.
And I just wanna know why last week you were sitting on top of the world and today you look like a frightened little girl.
Look, a simple yes or no will do.
Do I have the job or don't I? Forget about the job right now.
I want you to be straight with me.
Oh, just forget it.
I should have known better.
They sure are dragging this out.
They seem to be enjoying this little game of corporate hide-and-seek.
Yeah, that's just how it feels, like some sort of perverse game.
Only we don't know who the players are.
Or where they are.
Well, they can't win unless we allow them.
This is one time the three of us have got to pull together.
Great half- time speech, Steven.
Let's win one for the old Gipper.
What's your problem? - What is your problem, Adam? You've been staring into space since you walked in.
You two still don't get it, do you? Sure, we have enough stock to maintain control.
But they have enough clout to influence every decision this board makes.
Face it.
We've been outmanoeuvred.
There's a gentleman here to see you, Mr.
Carrington.
There's? Well, send him in, please, Lillian.
Maybe you'd better step outside a moment, Mr.
Carrington.
That won't be necessary, Lillian.
Thank you.
Is this some kind of a joke? I'm afraid not.
I'm sorry to have to do it this way, but you've left me no other choice.
This board's mismanagement almost sent the pipeline under.
I can't let that happen.
You've made your entrance, Jeff.
Just tell us what you want.
A seat on the executive committee overseeing all pipeline operations.
That's my only concern here.
And I wanna see Dex reinstated.
- Jeff, Dex quit.
- Because of you, Steven.
Now I'm rehiring him.
Don't fight me on this.
I have enough stock to mount one hell of a proxy fight.
Well, it appears we've met the enemy.
And Io, he is one of us.
Forget it.
I'm not going through with this.
What? We had a deal.
Not anymore.
I'm telling you, I just can't go through with it.
How much more would it take? - No, it's not the money.
Take it.
I just want my wife back.
You should have thought of that before you signed the agreement.
I will not let you interfere with my baby.
I'm getting tired of being told what I have to do.
That baby is as much Karen's as it is yours.
Maybe I'll take your advice.
Maybe I'll get myself a lawyer.
You know what he'd tell you? - You're acting like a damn fool.
- Maybe.
Maybe he'd tell me that you don't have the right to pay me to get out of town.
That you can't buy people off like that.
Well, what are you gonna do now, Jesse? Try and start a new life with Karen? You have no job, you have no money.
You're blowing it, Jesse.
I don't think so.
If anything happens to my child, I will destroy you.
You go to hell.
Hey, Jesse.
You know what happens to people who play both sides? They get crushed.
Okay.
I'm not playing anybody's side anymore, okay? Not yours, not the Carringtons'.
Here's your money back.
It's all there.
Now, I brought you out here to be Adam's worst nightmare.
I intend to see you finish the job.
Take it easy, friend.
You don't own me.
When that baby is born, I'm taking my family and I'm getting as far away from you people as I possibly can.
No.
No, you're not.
You're gonna stay in Denver and you're gonna fight for custody.
You're crazy.
I'm not fighting for custody.
Not for you, not for anybody.
- How about Karen? - You take your damned hand off me.
What kind of man are you? She'll never forgive you if you let them take her baby.
- I'm getting out of here.
- Listen to me.
You'll not be able to walk away from this one! No one gets away, Alexis.
No one.
Not even you.