Dynasty (2017) s04e05 Episode Script

1
Previously on Dynasty I want you both out of my house.
Unless you can pay back
the loan,
this isn't
your house anymore.
Deputy Commissioner Dawkins.
I have found evidence
of a gambling ring.
If you say anything about this,
multiple players
will testify that you
are the ringleader.
My father left me
the mineral rights
to the entire
manor property.
I will be taking over
as head of the dynasty.
You're my mom. I don't
want to lose you.
If this is real,
then I'll just leave the church.
-When I come back,
you can bet
it's not gonna be
to ask for forgiveness.
Is Fallon going to be a problem?
I'm concerned about
this whole access roads ploy.
Unconcern yourself.
She only bought the land to hold
it over my head as a threat.
Well, it's working.
She can stop excavation
whenever she wants,
and we haven't even started.
It's my mother.
I'll call her back.
The point is, even
though the foreman says
we're good to go,
if she doesn't allow
the workmen on the ground
I said it won't be a problem.
We just need to keep her happy.
Your plan is to stuff
her with bacon?
-We're in trouble.
-Quick question.
How long do you think
this partnership's gonna last
before one of you
kills the other?
Hmm.
Hmm? Ooh.
Bacon.
Ah-ah-ah.
But there's, like,
a hundred pieces.
And none of them are for you.
Aha, the self-appointed
head of the family.
I saw it on TV,
so it must be true.
Well, someone had to step up
and save this dynasty,
and it wasn't gonna be
anyone in this room.
Well, she has
the arrogance for the job.
Maybe not the skill set.
You can relax.
It was just something
I said for the public.
Now the world has confidence
that the family isn't crumbling.
My statement won't have
any effect on you.
I have bigger things
to worry about.
Sweetheart,
I made your favorite.
Eat. It helps with anxiety.
at a first impression
in this role.
Needless to say,
I don't have time
to worry about
any of you.
And I also don't have time
to worry about access roads,
so you can start
digging whenever.
See? I told you I'd handle it.
See? You didn't do anything.
So I guess this bacon's
up for grabs?
Let's not pretend
to like each other.
I know you have some players
in your pocket,
but I can't have you
hanging this betting scheme
over my head as blackmail.
Well, I don't know
what you're referring to,
but as long as you
keep your mouth shut,
we're not gonna
have any problems.
I want to sell the team.
I'd highly recommend that.
I didn't ask you
here for advice.
I want a local buyer so the team
stays here in Atlanta.
I know a handful
of Black businessmen
who might be interested.
I think it's important
to keep it Black-owned.
Well, brother,
I appreciate your input.
Especially since
I have to approve any buyer
before it goes
to the owners for a vote.
But I, um Well, I also
happen to have a few friends
who are interested
in buying a franchise.
Who? The old white guys
at the country club
that harass the cart girls?
So, what?
You do a favor for them,
they do one for you?
Hey, I resent that.
But, look, if you sell
to one of those guys,
we could fast-track the approval
and we can wrap this thing up
nice and quick.
And what about what I want?
I mean, I'm sure we'll cast
a wide net for a buyer.
But ultimately it's
what's best for me
and the league.
We can make the announcement
at the playoff press conference.
Oh.
Now, you turn that frown
upside down,
because you are
one handshake away
from becoming Atlanta's
newest multimillionaire.
Get out.
I think selling is a good idea.
Yeah, well, it feels
more like selling out.
This league has
one Black owner. Me.
The last thing I want
is to let Dawkins
sell it to one
of his sailing buddies.
I hear you,
but the longer you stay there,
the more you put
your reputation at risk.
When is the last time
Jeff Colby ran from a fight?
Hey, man,
I'm just trying to protect you.
But if you want to fight, fight.
I want to take this guy down,
but he is airtight
with this gambling ring.
Well, one thing
I learned as an owner
is that Dawkins is
all about the money.
That guy will sell to whoever
gives him the biggest kickback.
You just have to make sure
you can prove that.
So I have to find someone rich
enough to afford a soccer team
and crazy enough
to bribe someone.
Yes.
And no, it can't be me.
Has SmartVerse called?
I can't close the deal
if we don't have a meeting set.
Aw.
Anders. How's life
at La Mirage?
Still sleeping on a rollaway
in Blake's room?
My sleeping arrangements
are none of your business.
This, however, is your business.
Oh, Anders.
Don't tell me you're selling
leather appointment books
for money.
My, how
the not-so-mighty have fallen.
That is the Carrington
family calendar.
In it you'll find a series
of scheduled events
that need
your attention.
Okay, well, right now
I'm having a hard time
paying attention to you,
so could you get to the point?
They're in-person obligations
that Blake used to do
that he's now bequeathed to you.
If you care about the Carrington
family legacy's health, that is.
Well, Blake's legs aren't
broken-- not anymore at least--
so maybe he should focus
on the leather book stuff
and I should focus
on the business stuff,
because if this presentation
doesn't go well,
there won't be a Carrington
legacy to keep healthy.
When you announced to the world
through national television
that you were the head
of the family,
Blake assumed that you would act
like the head of the family.
That interview is really
biting me in the ass today.
I could always reach out
to Adam, I suppose.
Split the family
obligation
between the two of you,
but Blake
never had to do that.
No, no, no.
No need to do that.
The last thing we need right now
is Adam out there
representing the family.
I can do both.
If Blake did it, so can I.
Your first commitment.
A library dedication?
Do libraries still exist?
That's a question
you can ask the librarian
when you get there.
Fine. You can tell Blake
not to worry.
This family's not dying
on my watch.
He'll be ecstatic.
Okay.
Ooh.
Would you happen
to have a backup
Carrington legacy
appointment book?
It's now your time
to put the "care" in Carrington.
Please never say that again.
Uh, how'd it go with Fallon?
Have you tried
the hash browns here yet?
Well, she balked at first,
but as you predicted,
she folded as soon
as I mentioned Adam's name.
No, I haven't tried that, but
the omelets are excellent.
Well. That's Fallon
and brunch solved.
Now we can focus
on the real issue.
Mm, yeah, the fact that
we're living in a hotel
rather than a
sprawling mansion.
No. I think I have a way
to keep Father Caleb away
from Cristal for good.
I don't think
I have the fortitude
to throw a priest into the lake.
No need to.
I happen to know
that the good Father
still hasn't left
his job.
We simply need to make it
impossible for him to do so
by reminding him
how much he means to the clergy.
Are you sure he's considering
staying with the church?
Of course I'm not
staying at the church.
Nothing's changed.
It's just, once I told Blake
I was leaving--
I don't know.
I thought you and I
were on the same page.
W-We are. It's just I
I owe it to the church
to leave the right way.
There are people here
that depend on me,
and I can't just
walk out on them yet.
But once they're settled,
then we're good to go.
Thank you.
It's nice hearing you
say it out loud.
What was that for?
For being such a good person.
I got to tell you something.
Uh
It's about Blake.
Thank you
for coming and dedicating
this children's section.
Of course. I love children
and I love books.
So let's get this started.
I thought we could
take some pictures out here
before we go in?
I'll be right back after
I gather our little readers.
Awesome.
You're Fallon
Carrington, right?
Aw, yes, I am.
Would you like an
autograph or something?
My dad said
you wouldn't show up today.
Oh, well, do your dad and I
know each other?
No, but he said
the Carringtons used to be
a really powerful family,
but it all fell apart
and that you should be
embarrassed to show your face.
Well, is your daddy here?
I'd love to have
a little chat with him.
No.
So, Carrington Atlantic
didn't go bankrupt?
Uh, no, it, uh, it did.
I'm just wondering
how you know that.
Shouldn't you be home,
watching Blue's Clues?
It was all over the news,
how your mom
screwed over
your dad for that house.
Okay, well, that had
nothing to do with me.
What about those
dead bodies in the lake?
Did you kill one of them?
Okay. Listen, Tommy,
which is a really, really dumb
name, by the way,
if you don't stop making
baseless accusations against me,
I'm gonna sue you, I'm
gonna sue your father,
and I'm gonna take your dog.
All right? So
There you go. Not laughing now.
Little loser.
Should we take
those pictures now?
You're looking to buy
the Atlantix Football Club,
you'll do whatever it takes
to get the deal.
If that includes a finder's fee
for Mr. Dawkins,
that's no problem.
Once he accepts,
that'll be our smoking gun.
Just make sure
your phone's recording.
So, what's my backstory?
Your what?
My backstory?
Have I loved soccer
all my life,
or is this a new passion?
I mean, it doesn't seem like
I'm doing this for the money.
It seems more like a
"for the love of the game"
type of situation.
Please don't make me
regret doing this
more than I already do.
Okay.
So maybe you say
you played as a kid in Venezuela
and tried for the national team.
It's a backstory,
not a fairy tale.
No, this meeting is tonight.
You don't need a backstory.
You're you. Sam.
A rich hotelier
looking to buy
a soccer club
at a higher price
than any of the competition.
Yeah. I'll think of something.
You will not believe
what just happened.
From what I read online, you
threatened to sue a child
and steal his dog,
and you hate books.
I do not
hate books, Allison.
I'm sorry.
I keep forgetting
that you're not her.
I have to be honest,
it would be so much easier
if your name were also Allison.
But it's not. It's, uh
Martina.
Allison quit over
two weeks ago.
You can call me by
my real name now.
Mm.
Anyway, it's all
over the Internet.
Wow, must be a slow news day.
At least it's over.
-Let's get to work.
-One problem.
SmartVerse called and canceled
the meeting while you
were on your way up.
I got them back
on the line.
Please hold for
Fallon Carrington.
Cathy.
Yes, I can explain.
No, no, no, no, no.
I think our values do line up.
No, I don't hate anything.
Cathy? Cathy, you can't just
cut off negotiations like that.
No, no, no, don't
They cut off negotiations.
Okay, listen, um
Martina.
Uh, get all
the department heads together.
Okay? And have them
start brainstorming,
since I just lost the
centerpiece to my presentation.
And we cannot let
this PR thing snowball,
so get the leather book
and make sure I do not
miss one more appointment,
because if I do,
I will not be able
to show my face in public,
and worse, Tommy will be right.
So you're doing all of this
just to spite a child?
No, no,
not just to spite a child.
But it's definitely
an added bonus.
So I'm just
supposed to give
part of
my diamond shares to you?
I think it's only fair, given
that I convinced Fallon.
You didn't convince Fallon.
One minute!
You have nothing
without my mineral rights.
Things have
changed, Dominique.
Financing the dig
is expensive.
It's only fair
when you stop to think about it.
You should be thrilled
with 60/40.
Come in!
I'm not giving you 60/40,
and if you think
Mom, can I speak to you?
-Mom!
-One second.
Your ex-wife is extorting me.
You know the feeling.
Yeah, Mama, I really need
to speak to you.
If anyone is being
extorted here, it's me.
Dom!
Your mother passed away.
Grandma Lo.
She's gone.
Jeff, I'm so sorry.
How can that be?
She just called me this morning.
Well, how did she sound?
I didn't take the call.
I was going to call her later.
Well, apparently, she went down
for her afternoon nap
and just passed.
They said
it was peaceful.
I'll take care of her things
and the funeral arrangements.
Just wanted to let you know.
No.
I-I'll take care
of the arrangements.
Are we clear?
Sure.
Whatever you want.
I would have loved to play
for the national team,
but it just
didn't work out.
Oh, yeah? Injuries?
Well, more lack of talent
when I turned ten.
Oh, sorry.
Let me shut this off.
So, let's talk Atlantix.
Well,
to be fully transparent,
I, uh, already have
a few offers.
What I need to know
is what I can do
to make my offer
stand out.
Well, it's hard to say.
I mean, with multiple
interested parties,
it's going to be very expensive.
And sports teams aren't always
solid investments.
I'm not doing this
for the money.
So maybe we can
work together on this,
figure out
a fair deal for everyone.
You know, I think
that you and I could
come to an agreement that'll
be mutually beneficial.
Because I'm not in it
for the money either.
Why don't you set up a
suite for us on Friday.
We can discuss details then.
-Sure.
-Good.
So, did you get anything?
I'm pretty sure
he'll let me have the team
-if I sleep with him.
-Really?
Well, I'm not
letting you do that.
You know I wasn't
actually offering
to sleep with him, right?
-Oh.
-Oh.
Fallon?
What are you doing here?
Shouldn't you be
crown jeweling somewhere?
I'm running this family and
I need you to explain to me
what the Carrington Medical
Research Institute is.
-You're here for the MRI?
-The what?
MRI--
Medical Research Institute.
Seriously? Doesn't
that get confusing?
Look, why don't you let
the white coat people
do the white coat stuff.
Listen, I don't want to be here.
In fact, I have to redo
my entire presentation
in a single day,
but I can't afford
to hate books,
children and health care
all in the same week.
Okay, so the institute
works out of the hospital.
We have five medical researchers
all presenting projects.
The best idea
gets the grant money,
and they get to work
at the Carrington MRI.
Okay, yeah, yeah, that's enough.
This way.
Thoughts.
Ideas.
They come to us
at the most random of
times, and when they do,
it's
electric.
But don't worry,
when it comes to science,
lightning strikes
more than once.
Now, I wanted to be a medical
researcher since I was ten,
so we'll start there.
You threatened
to hurt a priest?
Doesn't sound like
something I would do.
Caleb told me everything,
how you went to the church
-and tried to scare him.
-No.
This is all
a big misunderstanding.
I would never threaten him,
and, God, I certainly
didn't think he would come
running to tell you about it.
I'm not sure
that's the
point, Blake.
Sometimes I don't even
recognize you anymore.
You know, I hardly
recognize myself these days.
I'm living alone in a hotel.
I have no business.
The woman I'm madly in love with
wants to leave me.
Should I have gone to that
church and confronted Caleb?
No, probably not.
But desperate times
make for desperate men.
I'm sorry for what I did,
but I am not sorry for wanting
to still be with you.
And if you really
look at me,
you will recognize the same man
that you fell in love with.
I appreciate what you're saying,
but it doesn't make it okay.
The last thing
that I want to do is hurt you.
I'm sorry.
I understand.
But I'm not the one
you should be
apologizing to.
Which brings me to
the crux.
Now, some would
call this research,
but I call it
"the cure."
Wow!
He's not done yet.
He's done now.
So many great ideas in there.
I love a good cure.
But, you know,
Who are we to tell you guys
that one of your projects
is better than the other?
-That's actually why we're here.
-I mean, can you really put
-a price tag on saving lives?
-What are you talking about?
I have decided
to grant all five of you
the necessary funding.
That's right. Yep. Even you,
creepy, greasy guy
in the corner over there.
What are you doing?
Remember, Fallon Carrington
is all about
people, health and books.
Meeting adjourned.
What?
I'm just letting
the white coat people
handle the white coat stuff.
Got to go.
Yes, that would be nice. We can
put the lilies with those.
-Great.
-Uh, I know she was your mother,
but she hated lilies.
The smell gave her a headache.
She didn't like
most of the things
you're planning
-right now.
-I'm sorry.
I'm going to have
to call you back.
This isn't a competition, son.
No, it's not, 'cause if it was,
you would lose.
I grew up
in the same house with her.
I knew her well enough.
Yeah, not like Monica and I did.
She raised us
because you weren't there.
So I'm not gonna let you
give her a funeral
that she would have hated.
You're not going to let me?
You are being so selfish.
This is my mother we
are talking about.
Maybe you should leave.
What?
You heard me.
If you can't respect me or
my wishes, then get out.
No, we're not moving.
And this guy isn't taking
any of my suggestions.
He won't even change lanes.
The department heads are here
waiting, I have briefed them
on the situation, and we have
some ideas to share with you.
And Martina? Martina?
Are you frozen?
Please stop making that face.
Hi. Maybe you can
make a left here?
And we will.
You know what? Uh, I am stuck.
So why don't you tell everybody
to just leave their reports
and we'll reconvene
in the morning, all right?
-Hmm?
-Get out.
I'm driving.
Out.
Thanks for coming. Thank you.
Have a great day. Thank you.
Oh, goodbye, Mrs. Walters.
Good to see you. Take care.
Excellent sermon, Father.
Really made me think.
What are you doing here, Blake?
Uh
Bye.
Never too late for
a little forgiveness, I hope.
Yeah, I'll put in a good word.
I'm apologizing
to you.
I never should have
threatened you.
I hope you didn't think
I was serious.
Look, all I know
is that you're probably here
because Cristal told you
to come.
But you're not
welcome in my church.
Not even these steps.
Well, that's not very generous
of a man of the cloth.
Does this mean
you're not accepting my apology?
As God is my witness,
literally, I will throw you
off these grounds
unless you leave now.
-Uh, sorry to
interrupt, Father,
But I really need
someone to talk to.
I've been having some problems
with my, uh, drinking,
and-and I'm-I'm out
of places to turn.
Uh, yeah, of course,
and-and you're not interrupting.
We're done here.
Well, I'll leave you
to your work, then.
Uh, how about you meet me inside
and, uh, just give me
one second?
Okay.
Oh, hey, Cristal.
Uh, it's me.
Look, I know that we're supposed
to be meeting later
for lunch today, but, um
I got a parishioner here
who really needs my help,
so I can't make it.
Um, look, I'll-I'll call you
when I can. Bye.
SmartVerse is out.
So we have a huge hole
to fill in our presentation.
I am open to anything.
Uh
Uh
Any ideas at all.
No? Nothing?
Ah. But first I have to go deal
with family business.
So start brainstorming.
Like, now.
Okay. And make sure
you get a close-up
where it says
"any amount you need."
Thank you. No, no.
You can leave the props here.
I have three more charities
coming in, so
I don't understand.
What have you been doing
this whole time?
Aside from eating
all of the croissants.
Look, let's just focus
on Alexis's podcast.
Okay? It brought us our highest
number of listeners last year.
Maybe we can take it
international.
I'm sure Alexis thinks
she can speak Spanish,
so let's just lean
into that family angle, okay?
Okay.
I can do it.
I told you
I'm not letting you
sleep with Dawkins.
And I appreciate that,
but I don't have
to sleep with him.
I just have to make him think
I'll sleep with him
and get him to talk.
You have a way to do that?
I had a long chat
with Ryan last night
and I basically took a crash
course in stripper school.
Okay, I think stripping might be
leading him on a little bit.
No clothes are coming off.
See, stripping is about
bonding with a customer,
making him think
that he has a chance with you
when he never really does.
Whenever I go to a strip club,
I always feel like
they're really into me.
Oh, I see your point.
So, I do that with Dawkins,
get him to open up,
and record it all.
-What do you think?
-Well, it could work.
But I'd have to be
in the room next door,
just in case
something went wrong.
Aw, that's so sweet.
Mom.
Monica, I'm so glad you made it.
Of course I made it.
The woman raised me;
I'm not missing her funeral.
I can't believe she's gone.
I just spoke to her
the other day.
You did?
Yeah.
We talked at least once a week.
I'd tell her about my life.
She'd tell me about the cute
guy she saw at the market.
I'm really going to miss her.
We all are.
I've missed you, too.
It's been too long.
That's kind of what happens
when people grow apart.
I've been going through
some of her things.
Did you know she was
into fashion design?
Are you kidding?
No, I'm serious.
I found this book.
Do you know
who drew these for her?
Mom.
That's Grandma's lookbook.
She kept it for years.
She was always designing.
Which you'd know if you'd
spent any time with her.
That's not fair.
Look, I don't want
to argue with you.
Neither do I.
Which is why
I'm going to Jeff's.
Happy birthday, dear Leonard
Happy birthday to you.
Yay.
Use it
in good health, Lenny.
What did I get him?
-Silver cuff links.
-Oh, wow.
How generous of me.
So you're telling me
that my father would sing
every time there
was a staff birthday?
Oh, no.
Blake never sang.
I just thought you might start
a new Carrington
tradition.
That's the only reason
I'm here.
Actually, on a more
somber note,
Jeff and Monica's grandmother
passed away and
her funeral is tomorrow--
unfortunately, right in
the middle of your speech.
Congratulate me.
I am legally divorced.
Okay.
Well, can I congratulate you
after we take some pictures
for the presentation?
You'll be happy
to know your podcast
-is front and center.
-Oh, yeah, I'm done with that.
-Excuse me?
-Now that I have
a divorce settlement
and diamonds on the way,
I can stop pretending
like I care about
other people's problems.
Well, what about
-your daughter's problems?
-I'm sorry,
but I've already blasted
the news on social
and it took me, like, an hour
to figure that out.
So I'm not going
to take it back.
You awarded five grants
when we only have space
and money for one,
so now I have to tell
four people you were kidding.
Oh, that sounds
like a problem.
Okay, one more word
and your access roads
are blocked. Yeah.
I need to talk to my team.
Uh, you let them go earlier,
remember?
They finished
your presentation?
Oh, yes. My presentation
that was about assets
that no longer exist.
Okay, okay.
Okay, okay!
No, no, no, no, everybody!
Stop.
Okay, go.
Go, go, go, go, go. Now.
I see you got the watch.
You really shouldn't have.
I know.
But I really want the team.
Come on in.
You know, I'm really glad
that we can make this work.
Whoa, whoa. What's your hurry?
Can we have a drink,
get to know each other?
Get business
out of the way first?
Sure.
Let's talk about you,
Mr. Deputy
Commissioner.
It's a fancy title.
Do you get, like,
a badge with that?
I don't discuss business
until you turn off your phone.
Oh, uh, I would,
but I have a hotel to run
and people are always
calling with issues.
You know how it is.
Lost luggage. Leaks.
"I swear I didn't buy porn."
No phone, no business.
There.
It's off.
Okay, but seriously, did you
really do all those things?
I mean, the dedications,
the birthdays,
the meetings,
and run C.A.?
Because if you did, a little
advice would be helpful.
Well, if it makes you feel
any better, it was never easy.
Yeah, that's not really advice.
The only thing
that I can tell you
is eventually you figure out
what to focus on.
I can't tell you
what those things are
because they'll be different
for you than they are for me.
Okay, so
maybe the speech isn't
as important as I thought.
No, no, that speech
is very important.
Okay, great.
Well, in that case,
I couldn't be more unprepared.
Come on, that's the fun of it.
Up there in front of
all those people,
flying by the seat
of your pants? It's a rush.
Yeah, not for me.
And now I am missing my friends'
grandmother's funeral.
I mean, do you know
how bad that is?
I've barely spoken
to Jeff and Monica.
Hey, I'll pay our respects.
You focus on
what you need to focus on
and everything else
will fall into place.
I really hope you're right.
How do you feel about
owning a soccer team?
I feel like
millions of bucks.
You're cute.
You know, I'm gonna get you
a really good deal, but
there is a five percent tax
that you should know about.
Whoa, whoa.
Hold on, hold on. Five percent?
That seems pretty high.
It was gonna be ten
if tonight wasn't happening.
Well, you see,
all new owners pay a tax.
In order to get a team,
you need to have
my approval.
My approval has a price.
So it's a bribe.
Sure.
You can call it a bribe.
Call it whatever you want.
I call it a down payment
on your commitment.
You got a problem
with that?
Uh, a problem?
I rebuilt this hotel
with construction crews.
I had to grease
more people than
Olivia Newton-John.
So, how do I pay for
this five percent?
Cash, check, Venmo?
I need to be able to explain it.
Shh.
Don't worry about it.
If our little business
transaction goes through,
I will send you
a routing number where you
can have the money deposited.
Whoa.
Big pecs.
Oh, I should get that. Sorry.
Hello?
I heard you say
Olivia Newton-John, right?
Yes, I did.
Okay. Get out of there now.
Yeah, I can.
Right.
I am so, so sorry, but I'm
gonna have to reschedule.
Apparently,
there's a bar fight going on.
Have the bartenders handle it.
Well, they are
the ones fighting, so, uh
I will call you tomorrow.
We can pick up
where we left off.
Today is difficult for me.
Not only because
I lost a mother,
but because I lost a mother
I didn't know that well.
I thought I did.
But I was wrong.
And I know that now.
I wish that I could
see her one more time
to apologize
and to tell her
how much I appreciate her.
I'd ask her questions
I never bothered to ask.
But most importantly
I'd thank her.
For raising my children
when I left.
She supported them.
She loved them.
She had that
maternal instinct
that I
I lost somewhere
along the way, but
I'm going to spend
the rest of my life trying
to find it again.
Because I never want
my children
to be standing here
in front of friends
and family one day..
laying me to rest,
regretting that we never
really knew each other.
So thank you, Mom.
For everything.
And thank you to my kids for
showing me who she really was.
I promise to be better.
Thank you for seeing me.
I was surprised
to hear from you.
Yeah, I stopped by the other day
to listen to a sermon
and I just have to tell you
what a star you have
in Father Caleb.
I know. He's great.
I'm actually meeting
with him soon.
Oh, so the rumors are true.
What rumors?
Well, that he's leaving
the church,
which would be a damn shame,
pardon my French.
I haven't heard any
You know, in business,
when someone is as good
as Father Caleb,
you make it impossible
for them to leave.
-Promotion, money, anything.
-Money?
It's been tight lately.
I can help with that,
for the good of the church.
You can take care
of everything else.
It would really mean a lot
to me, and to your flock.
Why don't you get yourself
some shiny new pews
while you're at it.
Let's just keep this
between us.
Hello, everyone,
and welcome
to Fallon Unlimited's
State of the Company Address.
I'm Fallon Carrington,
and I am here to tell you
the state of our company
has never been better.
You know, someone told me that
if you focus on what matters,
the rest will fall into place.
Well, I can tell you this
company means the world to me,
and my focus
has never been sharper.
That's because Fallon Unlimited
is not just a company.
It is a family--
a large, sometimes dysfunctional
but definitely
trending upwards family.
And when it comes down to it,
family is all that matters.
It's, um
It's
Well, it is
the most important thing,
and that's
that's why you have
to be there for them.
Um
I'm gonna have to cut
this speech short.
I'm sorry.
A couple close friends of mine
lost someone they love.
And I missed the funeral today
to be here
because I thought
it was more important,
and, uh, and I was wrong,
so I'm gonna go make it right.
I'm going to go see my people
and I'm gonna be there for them
and I suggest the rest of you
do the same.
-Okay.
Ms. Carrington.
-Thank you.
Ms. Carrington.
I know it's a cliché,
but she lived a full life.
She definitely did.
We had some rough times
when I was a kid,
that's for sure, but she
mellowed as she got older.
Or maybe you mellowed.
I got to head home.
And I'm sorry for your loss.
But I'm happy
I got a chance to see you.
-It's been too long.
-I know. Me, too.
Hey.
I'm so sorry
I wasn't there earlier.
-I messed up.
-I know you're
always there for me
when I need you,
and you're here now.
What happened
with your presentation?
I cut it short.
This is where I should be.
Plus, your grandmother
would have kicked my ass
if she knew
I wasn't at her funeral.
True.
She did think you were always
getting me into trouble.
Yes.
-Is everything okay?
-Yeah.
I just need to have
a conversation
I'm not looking forward to.
Hey, thanks
for making it.
Means a lot.
I heard I missed
a pretty epic eulogy from Dom.
Yeah, it was definitely
a little surprising.
Surprising good
or surprising bad?
Not sure yet.
That's the thing with Dom--
you can never really tell.
-Thanks again.
-Yeah.
Wedge salad for the lady?
-No bacon?
-Oh. Right. Thank you.
Is everything all right?
Yeah.
I'm fine. Sorry.
I just
have a lot on my mind.
Oh, well, me, too.
Uh, that's actually
what I wanted
to talk to you about.
Is everything okay?
How was your meeting
with the bishop?
It
You know,
it didn't go exactly as planned.
He offered me a raise
and then a promotion,
which I didn't accept,
because I wanted to talk to you
before I made
any decisions.
After yesterday, I don't
know if I can do this.
Yesterday?
What, because I canceled lunch?
Because you canceled lunch
to help someone else,
and I could hear in your voice
how passionate you were.
Yeah, I love what I do,
but I do love you, too.
I've never questioned that.
But I don't know
if I can keep you
from that kind of fulfillment.
Yeah, talking to that guy
yesterday,
helping him find
his faith,
it made me think
how much I'm going to miss that.
No matter how I
feel about you,
I can't keep you
from your calling.
I would be happy, I'm sure,
because of who you are, but
I would always be there.
I think you're right.
Yeah.
This is the best decision.
Hmm.
I meant what I said,
every word.
I know you did.
I'm more concerned
with your actions,
and those usually let me down.
I know I let my goals get
in the way of being your mom,
and I know I hurt you
by spending so much time
with Vanessa,
but she's not talking
to me either now.
We're still talking, Mom.
Let me come back to New York
with you for a few weeks.
We can start rebuilding
our relationship on your terms.
But you have
to open the door.
Okay.
Oh, I almost forgot.
Grandma would have loved
for you to have this.
I still can't believe
I didn't know about this.
Though I guess it runs
in the family, since I started
Doma-sleek by Dominique.
You talking about pajamas again?
Elegant sleepwear.
Well, look at the three
of us, huh?
-I like it.
-Me, too.
In fact,
I'm going back to New York
to spend some time with Monica,
and I would love for you to go.
Yeah, I'm not ready
for that yet.
I understand.
I'll be right back.
I need to
figure out
the person I want to be
before I can deal
with the person I
want you to be.
I just can't be part of
that Carrington drama anymore.
I don't want you to be.
It's my issue.
They don't treat me like
a Carrington,
and I deserve
at least that much.
I just want to be seen.
To be acknowledged
as part of the family.
I've given up a lot
to try to get that.
I'm not stopping now.
Well, that I definitely
understand.
Hey, there he is,
man of the hour.
Got some talking points.
Why don't you look 'em over?
I don't need those.
Here are some points for you.
Sam Jones
won't be buying the team,
and neither will any
of your golfing buddies.
Have you lost your mind?
I can pin this whole betting
scheme on you in five minutes.
And it will take me
ten seconds to play this.
Sure. Call it a bribe,
call it whatever you want.
I call it a down payment
on your commitment.
How'd you get that?
That's a dope watch.
You should take a closer look.
It does more
than tell time.
It records conversations,
sends copies to the cloud.
That kind of thing.
It's a new chip or something.
So here are
your talking points.
I have a group of Black business
owners willing to buy the team.
You'll be signing off on that.
And you're going to stop
that gambling ring
right before you announce
your retirement.
you're one handshake away
from staying out of jail.
So Father Caleb
got his promotion.
Have you spoken to Cristal
since the news came out?
No, I'm going to keep
my distance for a while,
make sure she
doesn't suspect me of anything.
Look, there he is,
our guy from the church.
I'll leave you to it.
A little something
for a job well done.
Always happy to make
a little extra cash on the side.
Looks like your friend
the priest totally bought it.
Let me know
if you need anything else.
The only thing we need
is for you
to forget this ever happened.
Okay.
So, was there any fallout
from your speech?
Actually, yes.
SmartVerse called.
They had a change of heart.
Apparently, they are
all about family, too.
So the sale went
through after all.
Congratulations.
You know, I could use someone
to run it for me,
someone with
experience,
someone I trust.
You know, this would be
very mean
if you aren't talking about me.
I know how much you miss it.
I do.
-So the answer is yes.
-Good.
Though I don't think you
should limit me to SmartVerse.
I've been reading
about your other divisions
and I have some ideas.
I actually wrote them down
somewhere.
This is going to be great--
father and daughter
side by side,
building an empire.
Ah. Yeah. Right here.
Now, let me tell you
what I was thinking.