Deception, Jealousy, and Lies

"**Deception, Jealousy, and Lies**" is the twenty-second and final episode of the second season, as well as the forty-fourth episode overall of The CW's *Dynasty*. It aired on May 24, 2019.

## Synopsis

**WHAT LIES BENEATH** - As various members of the Carrington family decide between preserving their legacies or protecting their personal interests, allegiances are tested -- while dark secrets from the past resurface. Meanwhile, Michael finds himself in hot water with the feds, Kirby and Anders consider their loyalties, and Jeff is betrayed by someone close to him.

## Plot Summary

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

Fallon announces her intention to divest herself of the Atlantix and let Blake fend for himself, but he offers to join forces with her as full partners. Anders is anxious to get back to work after his heart attack, but ultimately joins Sam at the hotel instead. Jeff manipulates Adam into a fight in front of witnesses. He and Dominique stage a crime scene with Jeff's blood and Adam's cufflink to make it look like Adam murdered Jeff, who leaves the country. Dominique, however, removes the cufflink and calls Blake to confirm that his payments to her will resume now that Jeff is out of the way. Fallon learns that Blake and Cristal's separation is only a ruse, and realizes that they are framing Michael for Blake's crimes. She warns Michael, but Blake is one step ahead and Michael is arrested. Adam arranges for divers to find the body of Trixie Tate, a childhood friend of Fallon's who died accidentally at the Manor and whose body was placed in the lake by Anders. However, they also find a second body. Liam, hit over the head by Adam, falls face down into the pool.

## Cast

* Ana Brenda Contreras as Cristal Jennings
* Rafael de La Fuente as Sam Jones
* Sam Underwood as Adam Carrington
* Robert Christopher Riley as Michael Culhane
* Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby
* Maddison Brown as Kirby Anders
* Alan Dale as Joseph Anders
* Grant Show as Blake Carrington

Special Guest Star* Michael Michele as Dominique Deveraux
* Adam Huber as Liam Ridley
* Wakeema Hollis as Monica Colby

Co-Starring* Norio Nishimura as Tarkoff
* Darla Delgado as Doctor Coffman
* Alpha Trivette as Reverend Doyle
* Marisa Hampton as Young Fallon
* Shannon Wallace as Scottie
* Justin James Boykin as Walt
* Brandi Huzzie as Shirley
* Jasmine Sargent as Atlantic Assistant
* Jessica Goei as Trixie
* Lauren Bonetti as Female Reporter
* Paul Teal as Male Reporter
* Erika Chase as Protester #1

## Trivia

* On May 24, 2019, Paula Sabbage, one of the head writers for the show, revealed that the Dynasty writers are saving Steven’s political career for a potential fourth season arc. This likely means that the events which took place in Paris will be revisited by that point.
* James Mackay is given a guest star credit for this episode, for Steven’s brief appearance in a flashback.
* This was the first episode where Blake mentions Celia Machado, since the second season premiere.
* This is the final episode to have Ana Brenda Contreras portray Cristal Jennings, as she is replaced by Daniella Alonso as of the third season onwards.
* The title of this episode "Deception, Jealousy, and Lies" is a reference to a line of the original *Dynasty* series, first said by Sammy Jo Reece to Jeff Colby in the Season 9 Episode 04: *Body Trouble* .
	+ In the reboot, the original line is said by Dominique to Blake.
* Corpses being discovered in the lake of the Carrington's property is a reference to a plot in the ninth season of the original series.
* Fallon says that “*Blake time is over*” upon learning of his collusion with Cristal to frame Michael. This is a reference to Blake’s infamous line said in the second season premiere.
* There was a sex scene featuring Fallon and Liam after their engagement but it was cut off.
* This episode mentions Celia Machado, Thomas Carrington, Ada Stone, Alexis Carrington, and Laura Van Kirk.

## Quotes

**Adam**: Hey, look, about that whole dustup we had last night? Can we put it behind us and move forward? After all, if you're important to Fallon, you're important to me.

**Liam**: So, why do I feel like I've been marked for death?

**Adam**: Don't be silly. I would never kill you.

**Cristal**: Okay, the car door was an accident. Is that what you wanted to hear?

**Fallon**: Yes. And God help me, but has he ever touched you in a not-so-friendly *Big Little Lies* sort of way?

**Cristal**: No, Fallon, your father was never abusive.

**Cristal**: Fallon. I am sorry.

**Fallon**: You know, I was actually really looking forward to having you as a step-mom. And if the next one is also named Cristal, then I might have to throw myself down a flight of stairs.

**Michael**: So, you love Blake again this week? Not everyone agrees with you. Even Cristal came to me confessing all the horrible things he did. He's getting what he deserves.

**Fallon**: But Kirby isn't. She's too young and naive to realize the mistake she's making. But I'm not. End it, now.

**Michael**: Whoa, whoa, dial it down, Don Corleone. Kirby's a big girl. She can date whoever she wants.

**Fallon**: She doesn't know what she wants.

**Michael**: Really? Well, she certainly did last night.

**Jeff**: Oh. Surprised you're still here. I mean, after that epic fail of a press conference, I figured you'd be busy helping Daddy lick his wounds.

**Adam**: I'm a little busy for your brand of pettiness today, so...

**Jeff**: Busy? Busy doing what? Fetching coffee? I mean, from golden boy to intern. It's quite a fall from grace. But turns out you haven't hit rock bottom yet. I just, uh, rounded up all the owners currently at the office, and we took a vote. You're fired.

**Adam**: Oh, Jeff. Are you sick and feeling delusional again?

**Jeff**: Now that your crook of a father is no longer in charge, the board is reevaluating his previous decisions. Given your outburst on opening day, we feel it's best that you no longer work for the team.

**Adam**: We'll see about that. My family still has majority ownership.

**Jeff**: No, no, see, Fallon has majority ownership, and she hates you, too. Your only ally is about to go to prison. You're kinda helpless without Daddy Warbucks by your side, ready to wipe your a...

**Adam**: Hey. You watch your mouth.

**Jeff**: Ooh. I do hope you enjoy your weekly visits to him in the slammer. Maybe you can be his intern. Bring him cigarettes, maybe a shiv.

**Adam**: You ungrateful son of a bitch. My father did everything for you.

**Jeff**: Your threats mean nothing to me, Adam. You're still fired.

**Fallon**: You make me look like a liar, and worse, an abuser sympathizer. And my company, my entire brand, is specifically about giving a woman a voice after they've been silenced. And here I am, the daughter of a man who's trying to silence them.

**Kirby**: I know you call that loyalty, but I call that stupidity.

**Joseph**: It is loyalty. And it goes both ways. Who do you think provides the lifestyle we enjoy? Blake has been taking care of me for decades. Now he's taking care of you. Don't you forget it.

**Kirby**: If he cares about you so much, why didn't he visit you in the hospital?

**Joseph**: We have no idea the pressure and responsibilities he has. He doesn't have the luxury of dropping everything for a sick call.

**Kirby**: It's not about luxury. It's about being a considerate human being. Both Sam and I came to see you because we actually care about you. Blake needs you. Don't kid yourself that he cares.

**Fallon**: Liam. Marry me again, for real this time.

**Liam**: Is that a question?

**Fallon**: Is that a yes?

**Liam**: No. It's a hell yes.

**Dominique**: Jeff won't be a problem anymore.

**Blake**: Well, I'm glad to hear it.

**Dominique**: I assume the payments will resume immediately?

**Blake**: Well, of course, sis. We share the same blood. That means we look out for one another.

**Dominique**: Related by blood, yes. But what you and I share is deception, jealousy and lies.

**Blake**: Soon as my son arrives, we can begin, Reverend.

**Reverend Doyle**: Yes, of course.

**Fallon**: This is completely deranged, even for you.

**Blake**: Fallon, listen, we decided not to invite any family because we wanted more of a private...

**Fallon**: Save it. I want no part of this wedding. Blake time is over.

**Fallon**: And you. You went along with this?

**Cristal**: Fallon, if you'll calm down, we can explain everything.

**Fallon**: Don't tell me to calm down, lady. I thought you were a friend, but it turns out you're as awful as he is. You two deserve each other. What you don't deserve is that hair.

**Blake**: So, this was your big plan, huh? You cause me to lose the Atlantix, you sell Femperial, and we both end up with nothing.

**Fallon**: No. I learned from you, Daddy. I sold Femperial, all right, to Kirby, for $1. And she's gonna sell it back to me, so, actually I've lost nothing.

**Kirby**: Actually, I'm not selling.

**Fallon**: What?

**Sam**: *Qué*?

**Joseph**: Wow.

**Kirby**: You wanna talk betrayal? You went behind my back and told Culhane to dump me. Is that what you mean by female empowerment? I'm keeping Femperial, and I'm giving it the attention it deserves.

**Fallon**: We had a deal, Kirby.

**Sam**: Wait a minute, Blake screwed over Fallon and Culhane?

**Joseph**: It would appear that loyalty's overrated.

**Blake**: Anders, would you please tell the Reverend that we are ready?

**Joseph**: I would, sir, but... and I'm sorry about the timing... I'm out. Effective immediately.

**Steven**: Fallon never talked about it. I think that was one of the things that really screwed me up, you know?

**Adam**: You were so young to witness something like that.

**Steven**: I didn't see the accident itself. Just what he did.

**Adam**: What who did?

**Steven**: My father.

**Adam**: Wow. Wonder who that could be.

**Walt**: There's still a gold bracelet around the wrist with a name on it. I think it says...

**Fallon** and **Walt**: Trixie.

## Multimedia

### Images

* Promotional
* Behind the Scenes

### Videos

Dynasty - Deception, Jealousy, And Lies Promo

## References

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