Recap: While tidying up the nursery, Kristina begs Sarah not to leave Carrington manor...and Sarah explains that she has a home in Wyoming she needs to get back to, but promises they'll always be friends and can visit one another. Blake and Krystle, who are eavesdropping on the conversation from the doorway, agree that it's reassuring to hear Sarah acknowledge that she can't live at the mansion forever [even though she really hasn't been there all that long: it's only been three episodes since she tried to carbon-monoxide herself to death]. Over at the Delta Rho, Sammy Jo wakes up and finds a tortured looking Steven sitting at the foot of the bed with his head in his hands. When she asks him whassup, he moans, "We're wrong" and laments that he can never be the kind of hetero live-in lover she wants him to be, and he can't lie to himself no 'mo. Sammy Jo asks him what he wants, and he's like, "Dunno, but it can't be this." She tears up as she asks him what in blazes they're going to do, and he hugs her and says he wishes he had a damn clue at any given time if the writers will ever be able to come to a consensus about him being..
Dirk Maurier summons Alexis to the Carlton Hotel lounge after he finishes his press conference. He tells her he wants her to partner with him in Operation Take Over Trouville Industries - but she tells him that taking over companies is not her style and chides him for being power hungry. Dirk proudly pronounces, "Power and sex, what else is there?" to which Alexis replies, "Love - power and sex can never replace that." A few seconds later, Dex enters the lounge...and Dirk condescendingly tells him he'd invite him to join them, but is pretty sure that their complex deal-making talk would be way over his head. An unfazed Dex retorts that he's been privy to every kind of business-related conversation there is, then ambles off...and when Dirk motions at Dex and asks Alexis if that's the love that can't be replaced, she just stares back at him in mute poutishness. Elsewhere in the Carlton Hotel, Adam accuses Neil McVane of hiring a PI to follow him around - but Neil says he couldn't be bothered to expend the energy doing that, not least 'cause if he wanted to find him, all he'd have to do is go to the nearest watering hole. Fair point. He then tells Adam he wants the latest intel on Alexis's Trouville takeover plans and warns that if he refuses, he'll see to it that word gets out - without any actual proof - that "Adam Carrington is not Adam Carrington". He calls him "a pathetic fraud" and asks him if he truly absolutely 100% understands that if he doesn't want his world blown up he needs to get him the super secret intel, and Adam snaps, "Yes." The two then ride the elevator together...and when they reach the lobby, Neil bitchily reiterates that he wants that intel asap - a superfluous interaction that gets witnessed by Dana, who's at the hotel on Denver Carrington business. Adam stomps over and accuses her of taking over the morning spy shift, and she tells him she has no idea what he's talking about - but that if he's hanging out with a disgraced pedo like Neil McVane, something clearly is amiss and maybe somebody should be following him and figure out why he's acting so freaked out all the damn time.
Steven explains to Danny that when they moved to Delta Rho he thought it would be the best thing for their family - but he's quickly come to the realization that since he's such a perpetually moody jerk, not even the most pleasing of living arrangements could ever make him happy. He breaks it to Danny that he's leaving Delta Rho, and Danny asks if it's 'cause he did something wrong, then proceeds to sob and wail, "You hate me!" - just as Sammy Jo enters the room, gives her son a comforting hug, and admonishes Steven for ruining their happy home. Steven heads over to Denver Carrington to inform Blake of his decision to end his co-habitation with Sammy Jo, lamenting the ill-fated decision. Blake's like, "Shocker" [sorry, no - that was me] and says he totally gets that he needed to be part of a strong family unit, assures him that Danny will one day understand his incessant 'am I hetero/non-hetero?' angst, and that he (Blake) has learned his lesson after years of being a judgey dickwad about his grown son's sexual orientation and vows to love him no matter what living situation he chooses. Over at the mansion, Kristina confides in Sarah that her Raggedy Ann doll is her favorite plaything - but that she keeps it on the down-low 'cause she doesn't want the rest of her toys to feel bad about themselves. Sarah gushes about what a wonderful little heart she has, then stares sadly into space. Adam meets up with Blake in what looks like a private Denver Carrington dining room. He tells Blake he's concerned about Alexis's business dealings with Dirk Maurier, who's clearly manipulating her...and when Blake points out that Alexis has set plenty of precedents "playing hardball with the big boys", Adam insists that she's vulnerable - but then clams up when Blake asks for specific details. Blake asks him why he's been acting so skittishly lately, then confesses that he was so concerned that he hired a PI to follow him around town...and Adam's all, "You did wha-a-at?!", rails about the lack of trust between them, and storms out of the dining room. Dex drops by ColbyCo to warn Alexis not to do business with a scoundrel like Dirk Maurier. He explains that, years ago, Dirk suckered him into a shady investment deal and depleted his funds, along with that of fifty other silent partners. Alexis breezily retorts that any investment is a risk, points out that he can't prove that the investment was inherently shady, and reminds him that she's beaten many men at their own game. She then shoots him the stink-eye as she chides him for not warning her about his deceitfulness when it comes to his infidelity, then orders him to get the hell outa her office. Dex bitterly says he should be a happy guy, knowing that Dirk is going to screw her over - but he's not, 'cause he can't help but always have her best interests at heart. He then exits the office, and a peeved Alexis slams the door after him.
Back at Carrington manor, Sarah is styling Kristina's hair in pigtails with white ribbons, the way she used to style her deceased daughter's hair. Dominique, who has popped in for a visit with her tiny niece, remarks on how much her daughter (Jackie) used to really like wearing her hair in pigtails. Kristina sweetly says she misses Jackie, a sentiment that seems to deeply touch Dominique, and she says she'll definitely pass along that message. Krystle enters the room and pretends as though she doesn't recognize her daughter with her pigtailed 'do, and Kristina giggles and gushes about how much she looooooves wearing her hair like this and thanks Sarah for her cute new look. Over in the pipeline trailer office, Clay ogles Leslie and gushes about how his mom would have really liked her, and is sad that she got run over by a car before they could meet. He says he has terrible dreams about the car accident that killed her and wishes it had been his shitty father who had perished. He adds that he has no earthly idea why his mom stayed married to the abusive shitbag - right? - and Leslie gives him a comforting hug. Alexis tells Dirk she's thought it over and is definitely interested in getting in on the Trouville Industries takeover - but first wants to look over the profit/income statements. Dirk warns that that kind of information is highly confidential, meaning that they can't talk about the figures over the phone or make copies of anything. Alexis snippily tells him she doesn't need lessons from him on security...and reminds him that, as far as this deal is concerned, they're equals. Dominique drops by Sarah's room to ask her something and happens to notice an open photo album with pictures of Cathy in pigtails and wearing the same blue dress that Sarah made for Kristina. She makes a beeline over to where Krystle is and reports this odd discovery...and Krystle isn't sure what to make of the weirdness. She wonders aloud if maybe Blake was right about Sarah...and if so, how does she express her concern to the woman who saved her daughter's life? Blake tells Alexis that something is troubling Adam - like, beyond his usual broody moodiness. He adds that he's been so worried that he hired a PI to follow him around, and stands by the intrusiveness 'cause he's certain that their freak son desperately needs help. Sarah tells Krystle how peaceful it is at Carrington manor, then tells her she fully gets that it's time for her to leave and get on with her life. She thanks Krystle for being such a good friend and says she plans to leave tomorrow, and a visibly relieved Krystle tells her to let her and/or Blake know if she ever needs anything.
Clay returns to Sammy Jo the horse she gifted to Emily when she was trying to suck up to her future mother-in-law...'cause now that she's dead, Oscar Goldman can't be bothered to take proper care of the poor Arabian. Clay amiably asks Sammy Jo how everything's going, and she admits that her co-habitation plan with Steven hasn't worked out as planned...and grimly thanks him for not saying 'I told you so'. She then tells him she's relieved to see that he's over her and is falling in love with a nice gal like Leslie, and he thanks her and says he hopes that she too finds what she's looking for. Alexis runs into a mopey Steven at Denver Carrington and snidely asks him if Sammy Jo is the cause of his bad mood, adding that she wishes he had talked to her before moving to Delta Rho. Steven argues that 1) Sammy Jo loves him, 2) he loves Sammy Jo in his own special way, and 3) his unhappiness is his own doing. Leslie is over at Clay's place, and the two are enjoying a romantic dinner. He turns on some boring muzak, and the two slow dance and agree that they're really starting to dig each other. Back at Delta Rho, Sammy Jo finds Steven staring moodily at the fireplace...and when she urges him to come to bed, he snappishly tells her he needs time to himself, and that she has to accept that he's not the hetero lover she wants him to be. As he bitchily storms off, she anxiously cries, "Steeeeeeeven!" Sarah is looking at a prospective apartment to sublet, and the landlady tells her she really really needs a tenant asap. Sarah's like, "I'll take it!" and mentions that she and her young daughter will be living in the apartment together. Oh dear. Steven is riding Valez on the vast grounds of Delta Rho, repeatedly smacking the poor horse with the reins to get him to gallop increasingly faster. When they approach a ravine, Valez loses his footing and throws Steven, then collapses to the ground. Sarah tells Blake she bought a plane ticket for her return trip to Wyoming...and when he tells her he would have been happy to fly her home in his private jet, she firmly tells him that she needs to start doing things on her own again. She bids him adieu, and he tells her that he and Krystle will never forget everything she did to contribute to their daughter's survival. Sammy Jo and Danny come running over to where Valez has collapsed. Steven sheepishly admits that he rode the horse a whole lot harder than he probably should have. The veterinarian insists it wasn't his fault 'cause horses should be ridden hard [though probably not that hard], then says that he can set Valez's broken leg - but after that, he has to be put out to pasture and can never be ridden again. As Danny softly pets his favorite horse, Steven laments that his son will never get the opportunity to ride him [on account of his foul mood].
Leslie wakes up in Clay's bed the next morning...and when he delivers breakfast in bed, she gushes about how much she loooooves being with him, and would looooove it if the Fallmonts and the Carringtons would call a truce. Sarah tells Krystle she's going to miss her, then gives Kristina a big hug and explains that she has to go 'cause she has a big Wyoming ranch to take care of. Jeannette pops in to inform Krystle that she has a long-distance phone call...and after the two scurry out of the room, Sarah stares wide-eyed into space for a few seconds, then hastily gathers up Kristina's medications, puts her little coat on her, and tells her they're going for a walk. Kristina seems OK with that and asks her if she can bring Raggedy Ann along, and Sarah says she can, then hustles her downstairs and out of the mansion. Steven whines to Sammy Jo about how he has no idea what to say to Danny after Valez's untimely accident...and that since he's been such a dickwad of a father lately, he's going to entrust him to her while he wanders the earth and decides if it's possible for him to ever find happiness. Sammy Jo's like, "Godspeed, cranky pants." Krystle asks Jeannette if she's seen Kristina, and Jeannette says she hasn't a clue where the tot could be. Blake returns home just as the servants begin scouring the mansion...and after Gerard contacts security, he reports that Sarah was seen driving off with Kristina. As Blake scrunches his face worriedly, a horrified Krystle cries, "She's taken our daughter!" Thanks for reading! If you are enjoying TVofYore's recaps, consider thanking me by buying me a "coffee"!
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