dynasty Episode 128 - The Solution

It probably is not a good idea to refer to killing someone as a final solution based on the experience of Nazi Germany but that is Joel's final solution to handling Blake's growing suspicions.  We will get to that later, but let us first go over minor story lines.

Steven learns that Adam had Bart investigated to find some information on Bart to pressure him into dropping the case on the pipeline.  Steven refuses to handle business in such a manner.  Adam feels that Steven is being soft because he has the hots for Bart.  Wow!  That is quite a leap of reasoning on Adam's part.  Clearly a person who desires to act in an ethical manner is physically attracted to the other person.

Steven's ethics gets him no where, however.  Steven tries to present Bart with an alternative plan for the pipeline that takes the environment into account.  But, Bart does not want to hear any of it.  Steven calls Bart out for not really caring about the public interest but to use the pipeline as an opportunity to increase his political profile.  Blake, likewise, suspects that this is part of a personal vendetta the Fallmonts have had against the Carringtons.

Dominique, who claims not be unhappy, is allowing herself to spend more time with Jonathan.  To make matters even more complicated, Garrett is in town and wishes to have dinner with a woman he spent one month with on a cruise 17 some odd years ago.  Dude, let it go.  Dominique politely turns Garrett down.  Then, Jonathan goes and does something stupid.  After presenting Dominique with some freshly flown pastries from Paris, Jonathan tells Dominique that he has quit the State Department to work as a consultant for Bart Fallmont.  Isn't that a demotion?

Dominique is not thrilled that Jonathan would take a job that would put him in conflict with she and her family.  Jonathan hopes that would not cause a rift between the two.  Hope springs eternal.  Dominique is glad she did not allow her feelings with Jonathan progress further than just friends.  Afterward, Garrett takes one more shot with Dominique as he passionately kisses her in a restaurant.

Since Pamela Bellwood is still getting paid, the producers need to give her a scene.  Claudia, still obsessing about that well, tells Adam that she cannot believe he sold her out by dropping the case against Denver Carrington.  Does Clauida not know Adam?  Of course he would sell her out.  Adam claims it is for the greater good - Denver Carrington, but Claudia does not care.

King Galen is spending his time in the penthouse faking the progress of his recovery.  How else is he going to get the money from Alexis if he is cured?  Galen also gives Amanda some friendly advice about acting like royalty and not worrying about Michael's affairs of State.

Alright - let's get back to the Rita fiasco.  Alexis firmly believes that Krystle is having an affair with Dr. Travers and will do anything to find out the truth even though Dex tells her that it is none of her business.  Once again, Alexis goes to the mansion to give L.B. a gift and to ignore Danny.  Alone with L.B., Alexis gets L.B. to tell her that he saw Krystle kissing Dr. Travers on Blake's bed.  Now this is information too good for Alexis to keep to herself.

We all know Alexis is going to tell Blake.  But, before that, she runs into Rita at a clothing boutique and mentions seeing she and Dr. Travers at the roadhouse dancing.  Of course, Rita has no idea but plays it off by calling Alexis a bitch.  That always works.  Rita is pissed with Joel for taking Krystle out while she is cooped up in the mansion trying to convince everyone she is Krystle.  

Rita should be worried because Joel wants everything from Blake Carrington, including his wife.  Krystle senses that Joel is interested in her romantically and is slowly trying to befriend Joel (probably with the hope of catching Joel with his guard down).  Krystle has her work cut out for her because Joel is rather creepy in his obsessive love for Krystle.

Alexis finally tells Blake that Rita/Krystle is having an affair with Dr. Travers.  If Alexis had told Blake when she saw Krystle and Dr. Travers at the roadhouse maybe everyone would have figured this horrible mess out.  Regardless, it all makes sense to Blake and explains the drastic change in Rita/Krystle's personality.  Blake confronts Rita and Rita denies it but then storms off for being accused in the first place.  Rita refuses to go back to the mansion which is when Joel sets his final plan into motion.  Rita is going to kill Blake and he hands her the poison to do it.

Rita refuses to comply at first.  She is not a killer.  Joel reminds her that this was not a request, but an order.  Really, what else is Rita going to do at this point.  She returns to the mansion very late.  Blake wants to discuss divorce.  Rita manages to get between Blake and his brandy and slips the poison in the drink.  Then, Rita storms off refusing to discuss divorce.  Alone, Blake drinks the poisoned brandy.  If only we all could be so fortunate.

Memorable Dialogue

Blake [to Rita]:  What happened?  You look the same, you talk the same.  But, it's as if my real wife has slipped away and a stranger has taken her place.

Rita:  Dr. Travers is just an old family friend.
Alexis:  Oh yes, who just happens to be treating you for some malaise in a boudoir.
Rita:  You bitch!
Alexis:  Shhhhh. . . You are beginning to sound more and more life a fish wife.

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