Dynasty (TV Series)

The Portrait (1987)

Ted McGinley: Clay Fallmont

Quotes 

• Clay Fallmont : I decided to come back last night. I waited up all night for you. Now, where the hell have you been?

  Sammy Jo Dean Carrington : I slept at Steven's.

  [he scoffs] 

  Sammy Jo Dean Carrington : My son happens to live with his father, and I spent the night. And how come you're still here?

  Clay Fallmont : Because I wanted to talk to you about forgetting the annulment. About forgetting it and starting over.

  Sammy Jo Dean Carrington : It's over between us, Clay. I'm no genius, but I'm smart enough to know that we both have to go our own ways. I'm sorry. I really am.

  Clay Fallmont : [scoffs, then sighs]  You know, I've tried to be rational with you. I said I loved you, and I meant it. I said I made a mistake, and that I was sorry, but you won't forgive me, will you? You know what your problem is, Sammy Jo? You're still in love with your ex-husband.

  Sammy Jo Dean Carrington : [whirls around]  That's ridiculous.

  Clay Fallmont : Oh, I think it's on the button. You'd better think it over and see where it's gonna get you.

  [he leaves, and she stands there in realization that he is right] 

• Clay Fallmont : [coming up to Sammy Jo and Steven swaying on the dance floor]  You guys having fun?

  Sammy Jo Dean Carrington : As a matter of fact, we are.

  Clay Fallmont : Looks like it. The only problem is, pal, this lady happens to be my wife.

  Steven Carrington : Look, Clay, it's just...

  Clay Fallmont : [brusque]  I didn't finish. She asked for an annulment. You know about that?

  Steven Carrington : [nods]  Yeah, I know about that.

  Clay Fallmont : [nods back]  Then you probably know too, you're responsible for it.

  Sammy Jo Dean Carrington : Let's get out of here, Steven.

  [starts leaving] 

  Clay Fallmont : [to Steven]  You used your son to get back into her life. And the ironic thing is... you're not even a man.

  [Steven punches him, and a fight ensues] 

• Sammy Jo Dean Carrington : I can take care of myself, Clay. I don't need you watching out for me.

  Clay Fallmont : Oh, you need me, Sammy Jo. You need me as much as I need and love you. I told you once that I was never gonna let you go, and I'm not.

  [burly security guard escorts him out] 

  Sammy Jo Dean Carrington : [straightening Steven's jacket]  I'm sorry.

  [he smiles at her, they look into each other's eyes]