Recap: As Krystle paces in the middle of the night, Blake tells her to stop fixating on the circumstances of Alexis marrying Cecil on his death bed. Krystle argues that the public deserves the know the truth about Alexis, aka the woman who's out to destroy his campaign - but Blake insists that he wants to win the gubernatorial election based on his merit as a great candidate, and is pretty confident that he can rely on the good judgement of the Colorado voters. While in bed with Sean, Alexis is having a nightmare crying, "No! No! Don't die!" - then wakes up in a sweat, which also wakes up Sean in the process. He cuddles her and asks her if the campaign is driving her too hard - but she weakly assures him she doesn't have any second thoughts about entering the gubernatorial race. Sean tells her he's planning on jetting to Natumbe in the morning to look into the Vitron Oil deal...and when Alexis asks him if it's a good deal, he shushes her and reminds her that he's taking care of everything business-related. He also reminds her that she has a debate coming up in a few days, and she reacts to that by staring worriedly into space. Across the globe in Natumbe, Dex drops in on a hungover Fallon and shows her the local paper featuring the headline 'American Heiress in Barroom Brawl' with an unflattering photo of her being carted off by Dex. Fallon grumbles that this bad press isn't going to help convince Steven that the deal is good, and Dex says he's still not 100% convinced that the Vitron Oil deal is a good one and wants to hang around Natumbe some more and poke around for more intel. Fallon's all, "Good luck with that" and says that she just wants to board the first available flight back to the U.S. She then staggers to the bathroom as Dex chuckles amusedly. Over in the mansion's gym, Steven is doing weights when Adam enters and gets on the stationary bike. He tells Steven he got a call from Fallon, and that she told him she was impressed with what she saw in Natumbe. Steven chuckles at the notion of Fallon having the mental capacity to assess any kind of business deal and tells Adam he's merely doing his best to protect Denver Carrington. In response, Adam sneeringly asks, "How much do you need this company to assert your manhood?" and Steven gets so disproportionately furious at that sexually laced jab that he gets up and lunges at Adam. The two [stunt doubles] wrestle around until Blake rushes into the room, separates the two, and chides them for not getting along. He wonders aloud if maybe he should have turned over his company to some actual mature adults [um, probably], and Steven sheepishly promises it won't happen again.
Leslie enters Sean's office and tells him she really really wants to go with him to Natumbe. She locks the door and coquettishly threatens to convince him to take her along, which prompts him to grumble about how he doesn't like to mix business and pleasure. After he smooches her, he concedes, "You've got guts, woman.", and Leslie whisperingly responds, "But you looooove it." Ick, these two. Alexis summons Gerald Wilson to the Carlton Hotel to shoot pool and apologize for firing him after Cecil died. Gerald chews on that for a few seconds and wonders aloud if he can really just forget all the shit-talking she did about him, so Alexis snippily reiterates that she has apologized - but isn't going to grovel for his forgiveness. Gerald remarks on the out-of-left-field nature of her apology and says he gets the distinct feeling that her past is finally catching up to her, then informs her that Krystle has been doing some digging into whether or not there's a connection between her marriage to Cecil and his sudden death. He suggests that perhaps Krystle will discover that Cecil did not, in fact, die from natural causes - and Alexis says that even if it were true, no one would be able to prove it. Gerald gleefully predicts that if the media were to get wind of any of this, it'd go a long way to bringing down her business empire and candidacy for governor, and Alexis warns him to not go public with this or else, then snarlingly orders him to get the hell out of her hotel. The next day, Gerald meets up with Krystle to tell her about his conversation with Alexis, and that he no longer feels ethically bound to keep his mouth shut about anything Cecil-related. He hands Krystle a copy of Cecil's original will, which apparently he changed shortly before his death, and insists that Alexis must be stopped before the possibility of her being elected governor. Krystle thanks him for the intel and says she's now very hopeful that this (questionably) damaging evidence will put a stop to Alexis's political career. Fallon tells Steven and Adam that she looked closely into Vitron Oil and was very impressed with what she saw. When Steven insists that he still doesn't like the deal, Adam chides him for putting obstacles in the way of a lucrative partnership and sides with Fallon. A worn down Steven finally decides 'ah fuck it', and promises to have papers drawn up for Vitron Oil to sign asap...and the three shake on it. Sean has arrived in Natumbe and is meeting with Harry Thresher, who cackles about how both Denver Carrington and ColbyCo have fallen for their oil scam. As the two look over a map, Harry says that both companies will receive some oil in an initial shipment, but that subsequent shipments won't actually make it to the U.S. Harry remarks on how this scam is much more of a long game type thing than the two of them are used to pulling off, then tells Sean he gets the distinct feeling this is about more than money to him. Sean contorts his face all sinister-like and snarks that it's none of his business, then angrily vows that two rich Denver families will soon endure the suffering they deserve. He then picks up a pistol (from the vast number of firearms Harry foolishly has on display in his office) and points it at Harry while nattering about the tragedy of his father's suicide, and how his sister was forced to flee Denver. Harry anxiously reminds Sean that he's on his side, then wonders aloud if the gun he's holding is even loaded. Sean responds by pointing it at the ceiling and pulling the trigger, demonstrating that - ack! - it was, in fact, loaded...causing Harry to be all, "The fuuuuuuck?!" and look extremely frightened for his immediate safety.
Leslie complains to Sean about being cooped up in the Natumbe hotel with nothing to do, and he makes it clear how tiny of a rat's ass he cares about her boredom and dismissively tells her to find some way to amuse herself while he's off doing some scam-related shit for the next several hours. At campaign headquarters, Blake looks less than impressed by Cecil's original will...so Krystle earnestly points out that surely Alexis pressured Cecil to change his will - an unfounded allegation she really really wants to make public. Blake argues that none of this actually proves anything, and that Alexis will just re-allege that Cecil changed his will 'cause of how in love with her he was. He firmly tells Krystle he doesn't want any of this released to the public 'cause surely Alexis will sue them for libel, then irritably tells her to stop fixating on this short-lived marriage that probably no one but her gives a hoot about anymore. Over at ColbyCo, Alexis is reading over the details of the Vitron Oil deal and is alarmed to learn that her company has committed to putting up $50 million in advance of any oil shipments. Adam tells her not to worry 'cause they're looking at a 28% return on the investment - but she doesn't seem convinced that this is a sensible arrangement. Jeff is getting settled into his new apartment when Fallon drops by to say hey and remind him that they should prolly get around to telling Little Blake about their divorce plans. As they discuss their impending split, Little Blake quietly arrives and stands in the front doorway, looking distressed when he overhears them agree "it's over". He quietly slips back out and makes his way across town to Denver Carrington, where he asks Blake if he can help him find a place to live - 'cause, in his tiny brain, his mommy and daddy don't seem to want him around anymore. Blake gives the tot a comforting hug as he tells him that whatever separate living arrangements his parents now have is not his fault, coos about what a wonderful child he is, and assures him that his mommy and daddy love him very much. Back in Natumbe, Dex drops by Sean's hotel room and is surprised to find Leslie there. She explains that she and Sean are in Natumbe on business, offers no good explanation as to why she's in his room (other than the obvious), and complains that Sean has been gone since yesterday. She then gazes hungrily at Dex, lounges atop the bed in a sexy pose, and saucily asks him if he's hungry...and he wryly retorts that lately he's been on a strict diet. Leslie says she'd looooove to enjoy this town with someone she cares about - like him, for example - and gets all touchy-feely with him before leaning in for a smooch. Dex responds by making it clear he's not into it and has zero desire to get burned by her again. Leslie snarks that he's just not man enough to take "the heat" ... and when he remarks on how much she sounded like Alexis just then, she gets all prickly at the comparison and angrily insists, "I'm going to make it as me, Leslie Carrington!", and abruptly decides that she no longer wants him in the sack. Dex just kind of shrugs disinterestedly and warns that if she continues to hang around the wrong people, they might start feeding on her like a school of hungry sharks. Fingers crossed, Dex. Fingers crossed.
Fallon and Jeff rush over to Carrington manor, where Blake has safely transported Little Blake. A dismayed Blake informs Fallon and Jeff that the gaffer thinks he needs to find a place to live 'cause of something he did wrong, and strongly urges the two to explain their impending divorce to their son. They sheepishly agree to do it tomorrow. Alexis meets with a journalist (Mr. Baker), who's writing an article on her gubernatorial run. He tells her that the hook of the hit piece will be: Blake turned over his company to his experienced children, while she handed over ColbyCo to her trophy husband who has zero business experience. Heh. He goes on to tell her that he spoke with Gerald Wilson, who claims that she has a major skeleton in her closet - an accusation Alexis nervously chalks up to sour grapes after she fired him. Mr. Baker looks intrigued by her sudden nervousness and wonders of maybe her past sins will be dramatically revealed during tomorrow's debate - but Alexis warns that if he publishes lies about her, she'll sue him, and Mr. Baker smugly pronounces, "We don't print lies. We expose them." Back at the Carlton Hotel, Sean assures Alexis that the business deal with Vitron Oil is going smoothly, and that he's looking forward to watching her on the debate stage tomorrow night. Alexis asks what he'd think if she decided to withdraw from the race, then says she's starting to wonder if a life in public office - with all the drab pastels and scrutiny it brings with it - is really something she wants to do. Sean's like, "Sure it is!" and wankingly assures her that she's going to own the election after tomorrow's debate. Alexis nevertheless continues to wonder about her priorities, then announces that she's heading off to bed. Sean stays in the living room and glares into space while muttering his annoyance about her mucking up his increasingly nonsensical revenge plot when he's so close to pulling it off. The next morning on the Carrington estate, Krystle is sitting at an outdoor patio table, pouting as she reads the morning paper. Blake wanders over and tells her he hates it when they bicker. He says he's given serious thought to her suspicions about Alexis - but has firmly decided he wants to win the election strictly on the merits of his candidacy. He says that tonight's debate will give him the opportunity to do just that, as well as offer Alexis another chance to behave fairly and decently. He throws Krystle a bone by adding that if Alexis abuses the platform, then he'll be more open to taking the gloves off. Krystle perks up at that compromise and agrees to go inside for breakfast. Jeff reminds Steven that Colby Enterprises has a contract with Denver Carrington to deliver a pipeline, which is now delayed [due to Sean's general incompetence and Dex's abandonment of the project as a result of Steven's rude bitchitude]. When Steven says there's only a slight delay, Jeff irritably says he wants reports and firm completion dates, then condescendingly says there are serious responsibilities that go along with the CEO title he (Jeff) hopes he (Steven) can handle. Debate night! Alexis is in her dressing room, rehearsing her 'I'm withdrawing from the race' speech. When Sean enters the room and is all, "The fuck?", she explains that she's still in the process of deciding whether or not to drop out. He rails, "You're soooooo close!", then slams the door and runs off. Alexis, meanwhile, heads over to the stage, where most of the Carrington clan has gathered to support Blake.
As Sean sneakily climbs up the wooden staircase towards the rafters of the studio, Alexis politely wishes Blake good luck with his debate performance...which prompts Blake to glance over at Krystle with an expression of bemusement. Sean, meanwhile, opens his briefcase, takes out the rifle parts housed within it, and quickly assembles the firearm. A few seconds later, he gets into a comfortable position and aims the rifle straight at Blake. Eeeeek! After the moderator introduces the three candidates, Blake ambles over to the podium to make his opening statement. As he's doing that, Alexis suddenly jumps up to tell him something - just as Sean pulls the trigger. The bullet hits her from behind, and she collapses into Blake's arms...and all of the spectators stare at the stage in stunned horror as the camera zooms in for a closeup of the blood dripping off of Alexis's forehead. Thanks for reading! If you are enjoying TVofYore's recaps, consider thanking me by buying me a "coffee"!
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