Dynasty

Previously on Dynasty :

-Your father offered me the COO position. -That was supposed to be mine.

With Jeff's backing, I will be your competition.

-This is my boyfriend. -Did you see Robby Reid?

-He said he met your boyfriend. -No.

I told him that so he'd get off my back.

Kori, this is Michael Culhane.

Who set up tonight's robbery?

I did this to help you and it's your fault?

-I'm sorry. -I don't accept that.

We would like to pay for Matthew's funeral.

We just don't want you to worry about anything.

Cristal Carrington's sex tape? Is that real?

-Oh, it's real. - You and Matt on the Internet.

-Oh, my God. - Claudia? Has anyone spoken to her?

["Everybody Wants to Rule the World" playing]

Mr. Carrington wanted you to have this, with his compliments.

Where is he?

He said he'd meet you at the office.

His way of saying, "Don't be late."

Jeanette?

Where are you off to, Cristal? Church?

Lord knows, you love to get down on your knees.

Actually, Fallon, I'm headed to the same place you are. Work.

Well, not the same place, 'cause I'm heading in

for my first day as COO of Carrington Atlantic,

and you're... Do you even have an office yet?

Ballsy, showing your face

while your sex tape with Matthew is still blowing up on YouTube.

We both know most of the hits are from you.

But I wanna thank you for your kind words to the paparazzi on my behalf.

Please, I barely said anything. I figured with your background in PR,

you could handle your affair all on your own.

-As deftly as you handled Matthew's hard-- -Excuse me.

I didn't know that tape still existed, but I owned up to my part in it.

Blake and I agreed it's best that I put out a statement,

and now it's time to move on.

Adorable. You think that scandal is going away?

Not until Melania files for divorce

or a Kardashian gets pregnant with triplets.

At least I have some permanence in my life.

How is your little company going?

More wind-down than start-up, I hear.

Must be hard not having the global reach of Carrington Atlantic.

Or any reach at all.

Are you still looking for that first client?

-What are you doing? -Good morning, Mrs. Carrington.

Uh, no. Culhane drives me to work.

Oh, is that true, Culhane?

Not today. I'll be driving Mrs. Carrington.

- Someone's looking sharp. -I start at the foundation today.

Right. Boy gets exonerated of murder charges,

boy runs his father's billion-dollar charity

to help rebuild his image. Classic American story.

I've apologized a hundred times for the robbery thing, Steven.

I feel terrible. What else do you want me to do?

Nothing. That's your specialty around here, isn't it?

- You're being a little harsh. -You want harsh?

Ever since you rolled in here,

my family has given you the world, and you took it.

But that wasn't enough for you, so, you stole from us, lied to me.

You're so myopic, you don't even see the hell your actions have set in motion.

-My friend got arrested, not yours. -I'm not talking about your fr--

You know what? Forget it.

Come on, I am sorry. Cristal and Blake already forgave me.

That's their mistake. I'm not making the same one.

Sorry I'm late. Some douche in a Caddy cut me off.

You drove yourself here? Glad I wasn't on the road.

-Don't start. I've had a morning. -I got good news for you.

Guess who made the list of Atlanta Digest's

upcoming Top Women in Business issue.

-What? -The PR guy sent me the list.

-Congratulations, partner. -But how? I didn't even submit myself.

-You did this for me? -For us. Could be great PR.

I figured after I lost us the Atlanta utility contract...

Losing a billion-dollar client was punishment enough.

Besides, you deserve to be recognized.

I've been trying to get on this list for three years.

And if you land Woman of the Year, you get the cover.

Businessmen at every newsstand will thank me.

You're right. This exposure could help us land clients

and expand into something legit.

-As you said, we're in this together. -Right.

Now you just have to beat out your stepmother.

Are you kidding me?

Cristal "Check Out My Crotch" Carrington made the list?

I'm sure she was submitted before the deadline.

That sex tape just hit the Web a few days ago.

Don't worry. You got a leg up on her this time.

She's the one with her legs up. That's why I'm gonna win.

Today begins a new era at Carrington Atlantic.

Cristal will be transitioning into her new role as COO starting today.

I'm sure you'll all give her your complete support.

Of course. Congratulations, Cristal. Well deserved indeed.

Thank you, Deirdre. Appreciate your kind words.

Kylie, I think a press release is in order?

Uh, yes, Mr. Carrington. I will get that out right away.

Be sure to add something about Cristal

making Atlanta's Top Women in Business list.

The magazine will host a luncheon tomorrow

to announce Woman of the Year.

It's an honor to be nominated, but the biggest honor is my new role here,

and I look forward to working closely with each of you.

-That went as well as I could've hoped. -We knew today was gonna be tough.

But you held your head high and you acted like a pro.

I wanna put this scandal behind me. If I can't prove I'm worthy of this job,

-I can't be effective. -I'm sure that was the worst of it.

-Claudia. -Blake, Cristal.

-What are you doing here? -Picking up Matthew's death benefit.

I imagine Willy's family will come by for his.

It's a tacky term, since the only one benefitting from their deaths is you.

We were upset to hear about Willy.

But at least it brought you some closure, considering his confession.

Please. Willy did not kill Matthew.

You're the common denominator in both of these tragedies.

-Cristal, you're quiet. I wonder why. -How are you feeling?

Don't patronize me. You didn't seem to care about my feelings

when you taped yourself screwing my husband.

- We should go. -I'm so sorry, Claudia.

-I wish you the best. -You don't wanna know what I wish for you.

-You ruined our lives. Hear me? -We're done here.

Yes, get back to work, you company tramp.

Or is it company slut? Which do you prefer?

You may have married into money,

but you are still nothing more than a well-paid whore.

Gustav, those fingers are magical. Don't be afraid to go deeper.

-My pleasure. -Can I help you?

"May I help you?"

And it seems you're quite busy helping yourself.

-Be a doll and go get more lube. -Sure.

-What do you want, Alfred? -Anders.

Joseph, if we were on a first-name basis, which we're not.

Joseph? Like half of my name.

We're Jo and Joe.

I take it you and Steven are no longer having relations?

Hit the seven-day itch?

Just because two gay guys live in the same house,

you assume we're having sex?

The housekeeper reported that your bed linen remained unmussed

for the first several days of your stay.

Steven's, on the other hand, were quite mussed.

What's your point?

You helped engineer a robbery in this home.

Now that you no longer have the protection of Steven's caring arms,

I would've thought you might've changed your leisurely ways.

Kylie, come in.

I need your help.

I know when I headed PR, you handled print media.

Uh, yeah, yeah, still do.

My interview and photo shoot for Atlanta Digest is this afternoon,

and I've been reading over their potential questions.

I'm sure they're gonna ask about my personal life.

I just wanna sound thoughtful yet personable.

I wouldn't worry about it so much.

They only publish answers for the person who lands Woman of the Year.

Right. Well, I don't expect that.

-Of course, it would be nice. -Of course,

but, um, you know, maybe this year...

There's been a lot of whispering behind my back.

Why don't you tell me how you really feel? Go ahead. Free pass.

Okay.

Who you bang, that's your business.

But you know the conversations happening about women in the workplace.

We can't get mentors, because guys like Mike Pence

are too afraid to have dinner with us, so, when you sleep with the boss,

and when your wedding ring comes with a promotion,

it feels like you proved them right.

This job was offered to me before any ring.

That's not what people are talking about, is it?

They're talking about your ass. That makes it harder for us all.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but if Fallon got the job,

no one would've accused her of sleeping her way there.

-You're down with nepotism? -Not at all.

But at least that only reflects badly on Blake.

Not an entire gender.

Thank you for your honesty.

Thanks for coming. We'll be in touch about the grant.

Your next appointment is here,

-from the Sky Conservancy organization. -I'm ready.

- Mr. Carrington-- -Ted Dinard.

-Hi. I didn't know that-- -We're good, Garrett.

I thought that you left the company a while ago.

-I'm a, uh, recent rehire. -Lucky me.

-You have a proposal for us? -Yeah, great.

Uh... I work with Sky Conservancy in New York.

You're offering grants to organizations trying to improve air quality?

-We are. -Our goal is to work directly

with companies still operating coal-fueled plants

in an effort to reduce emissions.

This looks a very detailed proposal. I'll review it later.

But I'm, um, late for another meeting right now.

-I thought I was your meeting. -Ah, my assistant double-booked.

I understand.

It was nice seeing you, Steven.

A moment, Blake?

Only one, Deirdre. I've got a call with our Daqing field office.

I'm concerned about Cristal.

She's green, Blake.

Sure, she's filled with energy and spirit,

but are you certain she's ready for the position?