dynasty Episode 84 - The Engagement

Why is Mark hanging around Denver?  Did he not tell Krystle that he is leaving for New York?  Is the tennis with Dex really that great?  By the end of this episode, Mark would have wished he left sooner.  Also, he would have given up that ridiculous idea of blackmailing Alexis to also be his lover and partner in all affairs. 

We'll get back to our favorite tennis pro in a bit.  Things are not looking good for Blake, and they get worse after the profile of him that appears in World Finance Magazine.  The piece is pretty much a hatchet job and implicates Blake in rising hostilities in the region.  Blake's only hope is to get an extension on his loan.   Half of the loan is controlled by the banker Avril Dawson.  If Dawson is willing to extend the loan, the other bankers will fall into line.  Dawson remains non-committal, especially after reading that article.  Besides, he needs to speak with the other bankers and will get back to Blake with a response. 

Krystle is the supportive wife during these troubling times for Blake.  Gee, it only seemed like a few episodes ago that Blake was the big man on top.  How quickly his fortunes have changed! 

Just in case you did not know there was some animosity between Steven and Dex, let's add a couple of scenes to remind you.  Dex confronts Steven over a message he got from Steven that all Lex-Dex business needs to be run through him first.  Dex refuses to deal with Steven and cannot accept that he has been dumped by Alexis.  Steven retorts that if he needs to exert his masculinity, then he should speak to Alexis since that is from whom the order came.  Why didn't Dex think of that?

Alexis is no mood to entertain Dex.  Dex still has feelings for Alexis and gets her to succumb to his charms.  But, that lasts only a moment.  Once away from Dex's lips, Alexis let's Dex know that she is her own woman and controls with whom she will be intimate, and that does not include Dex.   

At least Dex still has Tracy.  The only issue is that Tracy wants Dex to herself.  Further, she does not want to work with Alexis.  And, who can blame her.  Alexis discovered that Tracy has a way of ingratiating herself with influential men and wants Tracy to prostitute herself out to Avril Dawson to get information regarding Blake's loans.  Men have used women, so why cannot women do the same?  Sounds liberating until you realize Alexis is actually using Tracy.

Guess who has returned to Denver, Sammy Jo.  Yeah, I know she still wants people to call her Samantha, but that is not happening.  Sammy Jo arrives at the mansion unannounced and wants to see Danny.  Even better, Sammy Jo wants to spend the weekend with Danny at La Mirage.  No one really thinks that is a good idea.  So, Krystle, convinces Sammy Jo to spend the weekend at the mansion with Danny.  It is better than trying to figure out how you are going to pay for the room at La Mirage.

Kirby tries once agree to meet with Alexis to kill her.  I'm sorry, I mean to discuss the job offer in Paris.  Alexis will not be dragged to some dreadful middle class neighborhood again and refuses to deal with Kirby.  Instead, Alexis tries to convince Adam that Kirby is not mentally stable, but Adam wants Alexis to butt out of his life.  

Blake gets bad news from Dawson, the loans will not be extended.  If Blake is unable to come up with the $100 million, the banks will own Denver Carrington.  This is a lot easier than the whole bankruptcy sort of thing.  Despite the bad news, Blake puts on a brave face at Fallon and Jeff's engagement party at La Mirage. 

Alexis arrives to the party late after Mark's sexual advance and a run-in with Neal McVane in the parking lot.  Alexis's lateness does not prevent her from having another moment with Krystle in the ladies room.  Krystle mentions that Blake was not aware of a miscarriage.  Alexis claims that Blake would not know anything unless there was a dollar sign before it. 

Speaking of dollar signs, Alexis does make Blake an offer.  She will loan him $100 million, no strings attached for six months.  If Blake is unable to pay back the loan in that time, she will own Denver Carrington.  There is no way in hell Blake would make such a deal.  

Even though Alexis believes to be winning on all fronts, a problem arises.  After Blake turns down Alexis's generous offer, a police officer arrives to tell Alexis that Mark has died.  He fell from the terrace.  The police do not know yet whether he jumped or he was pushed.  If only Mark left Denver when he first intended.  Live and learn.  Wait, that is not appropriate in this case.  Oh well, Mark is still dead!

Memorable Dialogue 

Alexis:  Tennis, again.  There are more stimulating things to do in life then watching you run around the courts in shorts. 

Alexis:  I was told you were waiting for me, Dex.  Had I known earlier, I would have stayed away longer. 

Alexis:  In Hong Kong, you called me a slut.  Here, you dare to assume you can seal my life with a kiss.  Well, nobody owns me, Dex.  My mind and my body belong to me, and me alone.  If you want ownership, why don't you go buy it on the street where you belong.

Alexis:  Men, influential men.  Well, I'm not criticizing you, Tracy.  Men have used women for centuries, so why shouldn't it be our turn now. 

Sammy Jo:  I checked all over my room, I couldn't find my invitation to the party tonight.
Fallon:  Why would I want to invite you?
Sammy Jo:  As a Carrington, I should be at the top of your list.
Fallon:  As an ex-Carrington, you're not even on the bottom. 

Mark:  You need me.
Alexis:  You must be suffering for delusions of adequacy.

Blake:  You can leave the door open, Alexis, I'm on my way out.
Alexis:  That's what the rumors say. 

 Blake:  Alexis, I don't need your money.  I don't need your six months and I'll see you in hell before I see you get your hands on Denver Carrington.

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