Episode Report Card Pablo G: A- | 467 USERS: A- YOU GRADE IT Homecoming
By Pablo G | Season 1 | Episode 1 | Aired on 2011.09.21
Victoria runs into an emergency room, looking for Conrad. It turns out Conrad had a severe case of angina and is fine, but the doctor happens to mention to Victoria that Conrad should stay away from the food at the Southfork Inn. "Thanks, Dr. Dick," cheaters everywhere (including Conrad) say. Victoria is taken aback by the fact her husband was at a hotel when he had said he was going to be golfing. She spots the robe from the hotel and grabs Conrad's head. "Don't do it again," she drills into his face. Conrad's eyes go wide and Queen Victoria just walks away.
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Amanda shows up at the Memorial Day auction, which is being held on a yacht, wearing an immaculate white dress slung over one shoulder. She's immediately met by Ashley who takes her on a tour and offers up tidbits of gossip about the most prominent guests. Amanda spots Daniel and expresses admiration. Ashley gives her the quick 411. Apparently, Daniel was responsible for a drunk driving accident that either killed or badly harmed the girl he was with at the time, and his parents paid off everyone so he wouldn't end up in jail. Next, they spot Nolan who is snapping photos. Ashley explains he's a tech geek entrepreneur with more money than everyone else at the party combined. In slow motion, Amanda walks by the doorway of the room where Victoria and Conrad and schmoozing. Victoria and Amanda lock eyes briefly. Amanda all but instructs Ashley to introduce them.
Cut to Conrad being asked by a female guest about his health scare yesterday. He deflects the question as Victoria overhears the conversation. She interrupts by calling out to Lydia who is physically on the other side of Conrad's conversation. Victoria starts asking Lydia why she hasn't returned her phone calls when Ashley interrupts to introduce Amanda. Victoria asks a few questions about how she came to know Ashley and ended up at the party until Amanda suddenly turns and calls out to Lydia. Victoria's somewhat surprised that they know each other, so Lydia explains they met briefly on the beach, and Amanda adds, "And at the Southfork Inn yesterday. I hope your husband's feeling better." Let's document this. First "Oh shit" moment. Victoria just turns to Lydia, who can't say anything, and tries to fake a smile. Queen Victoria just walks away as Lydia stares daggers at Amanda, who just meets her stare and raises her eyebrows with fake obliviousness. Lydia tries to follow after Victoria, but the Queen suddenly turns to face her and gives her a warm smile that says, "I've got control of my facade again and it's too late for you." She turns back around and walks off without saying a word. Lydia's left just standing there by herself.