Even Worms Can Procreate

Cristal to Alexis about her manipulation

"**Even Worms Can Procreate**" is the thirteenth episode of the second season and the thirty-fifth episode overall of The CW's *Dynasty*. It aired on February 8, 2019.

## Synopsis

**FAMILY MATTERS** — Cristal and Blake have a surprise visitor show up who threatens to unravel their relationship, while Fallon goes to war with Culhane when he becomes a power player at the Atlantix.

## Plot Summary

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

While Alexis tries to convince Mark that the baby is his, Blake tells Cristal that whatever the paternity test shows, he will raise the child as his own. Mark shows up at the Manor to get the truth from Cristal, and Blake asks him to stay with the Carringtons until the test results come back. Fallon sabotages Michael in hopes that Blake will fire him from the Atlantix, but Blake fires her instead when her machinations at the team opening leave Michael publicly humiliated when his past painkiller addiction is exposed. Alexis lies to Mark that Cristal is still in love with him, and he and Cristal have a tender moment. Blake sees them together, and offers to have Mark's ban from professional soccer lifted if Mark leaves town. Fallon apologizes to Michael, and they sleep together. Cristal learns that the baby is Blake's and taunts Alexis. Sam gets a call from Steven, who has been mugged in an undisclosed location. A distraught Alexis plans to commit suicide, but sees Cristal and Mark horseback riding, and fires at Cristal instead. Mark takes the bullet, and Cristal's frightened horse throws her off and drags her.

## Cast

* Nicollette Sheridan as Alexis Carrington
* Ana Brenda Contreras as Cristal Jennings
* Rafael de La Fuente as Sam Jones
* Robert Christopher Riley as Michael Culhane
* Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby *(credit only)*
* Maddison Brown as Kirby Anders
* Alan Dale as Joseph Anders
* Grant Show as Blake Carrington

Co-Starring* Chase Anderson as Tony
* George Bryant as Bill Rogers
* Regina Ting Chen as Julia
* Michael Scialabba as Max

Uncredited* Aiden as Bo
* James Mackay as Steven Carrington *(voice only)*

## Trivia

* As a part of the main cast, Sam Adegoke (Jeff Colby) is credited, but he is absent from the episode.
* This episode's title, along with its synopsis, directors and writer were revelead on January 17, 2019 via press release.
* On February 8, 2019 Damon Dayoub revealed he'd be appearing in this episode as character with ties to Ana Brenda's Cristal Jennings.
* The title of this episode comes from a line of the original Dynasty series, first said by Alexis Carrington to Krystle Carrington in the Season 4 Episode 23: *The Birthday*.
	+ In the reboot, it is a line Alexis says to Cristal.
* The horse accident is a reference to a scene frome the episode *Viva las Vegas* from the original series.

## Quotes

**Alexis** *(to Blake)*: You never really do get over your first love. I never did.

**Fallon** *(to Cristal)*: God, where have you been all my life? I bet I wouldn't even be in this situation if I had a decent mother growing up.

**Alexis**: Poor, pathetic Cristal. You are as delusional about me as you are about your place in this Manor.

**Cristal**: I'm not the one pretending to need towels.

**Alexis**: Allow me to explain. You came here as a temporary rebound for Blake, so, that baby you're carrying is the only thing that tethers you to him. He will do the honorable thing and marry you, but without that baby, you mean nothing to him. So, if it proves to be Mark's, it'll be *sayonara, mamacita*.

**Cristal**: Interesting theory. Of course, I see it differently. Blake and I are very, very much in love, and we were long before I knew I was pregnant. That's what binds us. That and our unborn child. That's right. Did I forget to mention? I just got off the phone with my doctor. Blake is the father of my baby. We're having a boy. Another Carrington heir.

**Alexis**: Congratulations. Not that it's all that special. I mean, even worms can procreate.

**Cristal**: It's pathetic watching you hold on to your old life long after it ended. Your family is done with you. Steven left the country to get away from you. Fallon fears turning into you. And Blake, Blake only pities you. Your time at the manor is over and the saddest part is you know it.

**Joseph**: I see that you're indulging in your favorite pasttime. In the interest of keeping the cleaning staff on schedule, is there any chance you might move your alcohol-induced hibernation elsewhere? Like the loft? Or Iceland? Alexis, please grace us with your departure.

**Alexis**: You're right, Anders. It is time for me to go.

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## References

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