dynasty Episode 77 - The Vigil 

Fallon is the one who ends up being struck by the intoxicated driver.  The driver tries to blame the car.  Likely story.  Blake has to tell the security officer to get an ambulance because the officer cannot figure this out on his own.  Now, I am not an expert in anatomy, but I find it strange that Fallon is struck by a car and is not bleeding.  Further, the only fracture is in the back of her skull.  What, no broken legs, no broken hip, nothing?  How does a car hit you in the head?  Does it really matter, since Fallon is rushed to the hospital and she slips into a coma. 

Blake is determined to find Peter.  He goes to Peter's lawyer who claims that Peter stepped out on him also and owed hit $25,000.  However, the lawyer knows that Peter is going to fly to New York and from there to Morocco. (Morocco does not have an extradition treaty with the United States.)  That's really not skipping out on you.  Blake commands all planes to New York to be grounded until be can find Peter.  Blake really does not need help as Peter is caught with cocaine (and a girlie magazine from the 50s) at the airport and was about to be detained by police until Blake threw a few punches at the man.

Off and on the family keeps Vigil for Fallon (hence the title) until Fallon gets out of her coma.  Adam still needs to tell Jeff that he is the one who poisoned him.  Jeff is not as forgiving as Blake.  Adam is angered that Jeff would want to pursue charges for attempted murder.  The gall of some people.  Adam convinces Jeff that any such case would be thrown out despite his confession to Blake (he was under distress) and to Jeff (there are no witnesses).  Let's just ignore that he told Alexis too and that the criminal case would be a slam dunk.  It looks like Adam have gotten away with it.  Steven finally learns about what happened and appears to be more upset because Adam framed Alexis.  Adam warns Steven about viewing Alexis as just a loving mother.

Adam still wants to marry Kirby even though Kirby is no longer carrying his child and does not even love Adam.  Kirby pretty much throws in the towel and agrees.  Alexis does not approve of this marriage at all and tries to talk Adam out of it.  When Adam does not, Alexis calls her private investigator, Morgan Hess, to go to the Denver Chronicle and to get news stories with respect to a crime that occurred many years ago involving Alicia Anders, Kirby's mother.  Do you really need a private investigator for that?  Hell, back in Season 1, even Lindsey figured out how to use microfilm to figure out her parents married because Claudia was knocked up.

Speaking of Claudia, she is still looking at that card from Lancelot even though it will not provide any greater clues.  Claudia decides to call Mother Blaisdel and asks to meet with her.  Mother Blaisdel is as sweet as pie (quite a change since she has always hated Claudia) and tells Claudia she knows of no one who knew that Claudia called Matthew Lancelot and hates Claudia so much that that person who play such a cruel joke on Claudia.  Hmm. . .maybe Claudia you are looking at the person who hates you so much.  Besides, why else would the producers bring her on the show?  Not for her delicious molasses cookies.

Tracy is back to her bed-hopping business dealings.  This time she beds Eric, a member of the Party (the show is too lazy to tell us whether Blake is a Republican or Democrat, so they keep referring to the Party).  Eric is responsible for suggesting Blake to be the state chair of the Party.  There is near unanimous agreement.  Dex, however, does not approve of the choice of Blake.  That is only more reason for Blake to accept the nomination.

Now that Blake is state chair of the Party, Tracy wants Eric to get her to become head of P.R. for the Party.  Who needs Denver Carrington, when Tracy can get closer to Blake this way.  Eric would have suggested Krystle as head of P.R. but that would not look right since they are married.  Blake agrees and suggests Tracy.  How fortuitous.  Tracy is glad to accept the position and is so grateful that she will give another round of sex to Eric for pulling this off - he earned it. 

Nothing would give Neal McVane more pleasure than to tell Alexis in person the good news of Blake's appointment.  Alexis refuses to squirm in front of Neal, but she will do anything to make sure Blake does not retain the position.  Neal knows this and wants Mark to find out what Alexis plans on doing.  Then, Neal can blackmail Alexis to keep quiet about her plans.  It is so simple.

Fallon finally comes out of her coma and is greeted by Jeff and Alexis.  Fallon asks Alexis to leave and the doctor comes in to perform some routine tests.  Now, we all know that Fallon will not be 100% and she is not.  Fallon is paralyzed from the waist down.  Oh no!

 Memorable Dialogue

Kirby:  You still want to marry me even though you know I don't love you.
Adam:  You will.  I'll promise.  Whatever it takes.  How ever long it takes, you're going to love me as much as I love you. 

Dex:  I don't want to lose you to anything.
Alexis:  That's right, Dex. You can't lose me.  You can't lose something you never had in the first place.  This conversation is becoming boring - do you know that? 
Dex:  You want to be left alone.
Alexis:  Yes.  I do enjoy my own company, just as much as you enjoy it.

Alexis:  That's caviar, Mark, not peanut butter. 

Alexis:  Morgan Hess, it's Alexis Colby.  I still think you're slime but since I know you'll do anything for money and you are rather a good private investigator, I've got another little job I'd like you to do. 

Alexis [to Krystle]:  When I leave a message; especially with an ex-stenographer, I expect it to be passed on. 

Alexis:  I'm sorry to disappoint you Neal, but if you came here to see me squirm, you are out of the cab fare it took to get here, or did you have to walk. 

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