dynasty Episode 134 - The Divorce

Okay, we all need to suspend disbelief more than normal for this episode.  Who knew that sex quickly sobers up an individual?  Dex is already sober and tells Amanda that what they did was a mistake.  Amanda does not believe that.  The two were meant for another.  So, what does the new sober Dex does?  Goes another round with Amanda.  What?  And, this is all the same night.

Even though it is late, Krystle had been going through the personal finances and notices that Rita had "stolen" about $1 million.  Blake is infuriated and wants to find those two.  Krystle tells Blake she will call Sammy Jo in the morning for information.  That is not good enough for Blake who summons Sammy Jo to the mansion at that late hour.  Sammy Jo really does not know where Rita and Joel are.  Blake claims he will find them with or without Sammy Jo's help.

Meanwhile, Alexis cannot get a hold of Dex in his suite at La Mirage.  No wonder, Amanda had disconnected the phone.  Alexis finally has the bright idea of just going to La Mirage.  She gets management to open the door for her and what does she find, Amanda and Dex in bed together.  Alexis is rightfully pissed and tells Amanda that she is no longer her daughter.  Don't worry Amanda, Alexis disowned Steven for a while also.

After catching Dex and Amanda, Alexis returns to her penthouse to find Blake waiting for her.  Wait a minute, so Blake left the mansion at that late hour to confront Alexis about the reporter she sent to harass Krystle.  Alexis has no time for Blake's accusations and tells him that Amanda is sleeping with Dex.  Blake refuses to believe Alexis, but Alexis tells Blake to ask Amanda himself.

After Blake leaves, Alexis makes plans to fly to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands the following morning.  Before leaving for her flight, Alexis has a guest for breakfast - Krystle.  Krystle also comes over to confront Alexis about the reporter.  Of course, this is all done for the drama.  Krystle tells Alexis that she was terrified of Joel and what he would do to Kristina.  Alexis does not care.  Krystle ends the confrontation by spilling Alexis breakfast in her lap and with Alexis vowing that she will get Blake to throw Krystle out of the mansion.

Blake asks Amanda about Dex and Amanda admits that she and Dex did have sex.  But, it is different - Amanda loves Dex.  Blake goes on moralizing that she made a vow to Michael and that she should have respected that.  Amanda never should have married Michael if she did not love him.  Amanda realizes that now.  That is not enough for Blake who goes over to Dex's suite to knock him the jaw.  Dex, whose scratches on his face have miraculously healed, felt he was owed the punch.  Blake tells Dex to stay away from Amanda.  Dex has no problem with that but Blake needs to keep Amanda away from Dex.  We all know who the stalker is here.

Apparently, St. Thomas allows an individual to divorce his or her spouse without any sort of notification to that spouse which is why Alexis ran off to St. Thomas.  At least when Fallon went to Haiti, Jeff had agreed to the divorce.  Obviously, this is all bullshit.  You cannot get a divorce in 24 hours without any sort of notification.  Still, there was a fun scene of Alexis in the hotel bar where she gets hit on by some guy and Alexis puts him in his place while she tips the bartender her wedding band.

Back in Denver, Blake wants Adam to provide a full accounting of all of Denver Carrington's books to make sure that Rita and Joel did not embezzle any corporate funds.  Adam is a little bothered by the request because he must have done something while he was Blake's power of attorney.  Still, Adam has no choice but to provide the accounting.  Adam is also not thrilled that Blake is going to put Steven on his Board of Directors.  Blake believes Steven has earned that, but not Adam.  

A pissed Adam returns to his office to find Dr. Jonas Edwards waiting for him.  Since this is the second episode without Pamela Bellwood, Dr. Edwards tells Adam that a Claudia Blaisdel had been in Billings snooping into Adam's past but Dr. Edwards told her nothing.  At least Adam knows where Claudia is - well he did.  Adam tries to get in contact with Claudia but she has left.  

There is definitely some sexual tension between Bart and Steven.  Heck the writers have been hinting that Bart is gay for a while now.  Now, we learn that is so.  A friend of Steven's, Griff, and Chris Deegan (remember him) have opened up a law firm and invite Steven to the opening.  Steven, at first, turns the invite down but Krystle tells Steven that he needs to get out and stop mourning Luke.  Steven does show up but Chris Deegan is not even there (he went out to get more champagne).  So, why mention Chris Deegan if the character won't even be on screen?

Oh, maybe this is some sort of gay party.  Steven spots Bart and Griff lets Steven know that Bart is gay.  Classy.  Steven tries to speak to Bart about it but Bart wants Steven to mind his own business.  Adam pops into the party and sees Bart grabbing at Steven's arm.  The scene was not amorous at all, but that does not stop Adam from having an investigator find out all he can about Bart (why didn't Adam do that before).  This definitely was a gay party.

Garrett drops by Dominique's suite to find Jackie playing the piano.  The two hit it off, but things take an interesting turn when Jackie tells Garrett that she is 19 and knows little of her father.  Garrett asks Dominique about that but Dominique's answers do not satisfy Garrett who believes that he is Jackie's father.  Oh, Dominique, you might as well just tell him.

Caress has returned to her snooping in Denver.  Pretending to be a journalist, Caress hits up information from her nephew Steven.  I guess Steven never met his aunt, or just does not remember her.  He does cut the interview short.  Then, Caress helps herself to Alexis's apartment which is always stocked with caviar and champagne even when she is away.  Dex arrives and at first confuses Caress for Alexis.  Dex then learns that Caress is Alexis's sister, but there is no time for niceties, because he needs to explain himself to Alexis.

Dex meets Alexis at the airport and pleads his case.  Too late, Dex, Alexis just divorced you. Dex cannot believe she could do something like that (because she can't).  Alexis does not need Dex as she is going to marry a king.  Oops, there is a snag in that plan.  Alexis arrives in Galen's room to see him on his feet speaking to someone on the phone about how he is swindling Alexis.

Man, Alexis is definitely cleaning house today.  She tells Galen to get out of her apartment by the next day and that she is keeping the tiara and crowned jewels.  At least Alexis salvaged something.  Back in her bedroom (I guess Caress let herself out), Alexis has an outburst against the bastards who are screwing her over.  Amanda probably should have given her mother some time.  Once again, Alexis tells Amanda that she wants nothing to do with her.  

Memorable Dialogue

Alexis:  Enjoy your life as Mrs. Carrington while you can, Krystle, because I am personally going to see to it that Blake throws you out of that mansion if it's the last thing I do.

Guy:  Before divorce court tomorrow you'll want a few more. [referring to drinks]  I know about these things, this is my third tour of duty.
Alexis:  Really? Does the hotel give you a rate?

Amanda:  Dex, I'm not just some hooker you picked up.  This is me, Amanda.

Dex:  I love you more than I ever loved anyone in my life.  What I did was stupid.  But, there has been so much good between us.  Too much to ruin things.  Please try to understand that.
Alexis:  It's too late, I've just divorced you.
Dex:  Divorce?  When? Where?
Alexis:  The Caribbean and I didn't stay long enough for a tan.  I came back to marry a king.

Alexis:  I want you out of here.
Galen:  Let me explain
Alexis:  Explain what?  How beneath contempt you are.
Galen:  But there is a reason for what I've done and we have so much to give one another.
Alexis:  Oh yes.  I'll keep the tiara you gave me and the crowned jewels that you promised me.  It's the least I can expect in return for what you've taken from me.  I want you to pack your things and be out of here by morning,you pathetic, you loathsome, you despicable majesty.

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