DYNASTY REVISITED : EPISODE 10 ... 'THE FINAL CEREMONY' .....

REVISITED :

The story so far ...... Jeremy Van Dorn remains at large, having threatened Blake and Krystle, had Fallon shot, kidnapped Sable's son and now demands Alexis as ransom! Alexis agrees to exchange her life for the boys, Jeremy asks her to marry him!!

DARLING ALEXIS! WE WONT NEED INVITATIONS!

Alexis was still reeling over the insane proposal, put to their by a deranged Jeremy, she could hardly believe the absurdity of it all. Her first reaction was to fly off the handle, tell him to forget any such notions, she thought better of that option. She decided to play along with his moment of madness, she hoped the cavalry were on their way! Jeremy had poured her another glass of Champagne, she wondered if he had put something in it to calm her down or even make her go to sleep. She took a sip, just in case it had been doctored, after all she had to stay alert for her dramatic rescue!
"A glass of cool sparkling Champagne. A perfect way to toast an accepted proposal of marriage!"
Jeremy raised his glass to meet hers, he had a successful smile on his face or so he thought. Alexis found it hard to raise her glass let alone a smile, but she managed an apprehensive grin. She could tell by his expressions that he was convinced that she loved him, that she had accepted his insane proposal!
"Champagne is perfect for any occasion, good or bad!"
Alexis looked forward to toasting her release and her return to the safety of her penthouse. Jeremy grinned at her, finishing off the remains of his beverage, grunting as he threw the crytal flute into the roaring fireplace.
"Jeremy! I do hope that was not Baccaret!"
He took the unfinished glass from her hands, placed it on the mantlepiece.
"Alexis! You have made me a truly happy man! I know we are going to make a powerful partnership!"
Jeremy took her by the shoulders, his eyes starring into her eyes, as if he was trying to hypnotise her into consenting union. She somehow was compelled to stare back into his piercing blue eyes. She hardly noticed him lean over and plant a kiss on her moist lips, she should have been repulsed, but somehow the moment passed. When it did, reality returned to her clouded mind and she had the urge to wipe the taste of his kiss from her scarlet glossed lips. But she refrained, she had to be resilient, stick to her plan.

Frank and Steven had left the Pontiac, while the George and Wilson sat on standby. The estate was surrounded by a large wall, with electronic gates to keep out unwanted guests.

"The wall is too high to climb without a ladder. These guys always come prepared for any mission!"

Frank was determined to reach Alexis and capture Van Dorn.

"You really care for my mother.. Don't you?"

Steven could see the determination in Frank, he could also see how attractive a man Frank Mulligan was.

"Steven! Your mother is quite a woman. I admire her very much. But she does employ me to protect her.. I always aim to earn my money."

Frank patted Steven on the back, then opening the trunk of the car to get the fold up ladder. Steven blushed as Frank's strong hands gripped his back, a sudden surge of excitement raced through him. He could not help the way he felt, an attractive man always made him weak at the knees, Frank was ceratinly all that. The fact he was there on this mission with him, made him feel good. Steven thought about his partner Bart, he loved him with a passion, there was no harm in becoming excited by another. Steven knew it was all a fantasy, nothing would ever become of his crush on his mother's protector. Steven jumped when Frank came up behind him, putting his hand on his shoulder.

"Stevie boy! This is it! We throw this baby up and over, hope the hook catches the top of the wall. I climb up and over. You follow me.. If you want to stay here, I understand. The boys will be our backup, if we don't come out in an hour."

Frank gave a sigh of relief as the ladder peformed as he wished, he gave it a couple of tugs to check it was secure.

"We are both in this together Frank. I want to help you rescue mother. I will follow you. Make no mistake."

With that Frank mounted the ladder, quickly climbing to the top, Steven followed closely behind, it only took moments for then to reach the other side.

"Jeremy! I feel a little tired. I could do with a rest. It has been a long day."

Alexis wanted to be on her own, away from any amorous advances, he might have on his mind.

"But of course darling! You must be tired. Besides you need your beauty sleep. To be fresh for our early morning departure. The jet should be ready to go at dawn!"

Alexis gave him a smile, she prayed she would be safely on the ground once dawn had broken and Jeremy would be behind bars.

"Yes! Jeremy.. I would relish a quiet, undisturbed sleep!"

Jeremy took her by the arm, as he led her upstairs to her bedroom, kissing her on the cheek. She looked at him, her eyes half open, to convey the onslaught of sleep. He left her alone, relief engulfed her as she closed the door, she was finally alone. She looked around the large bedroom, surprised at how tasteful it all was. It was decorated all in warm and wonderful peach. She sat on the bed, she needed to think, although tired, sleep was the furthest thing from her mind. She thought of escaping, the house seemed almost empty, apart from the two of them, she had not seen anyone else. Maybe when he was asleep, she could walk out of the house. But that seemed too easy, she supsected he had his goons on standby somewhere on the grounds. She went to the window, peeking through the heavy curtains, darkness surrounded the house, the floodlights had somehow dimmed since her arrival. Alexis wondered if any of her guardian angels waited in the darkness for her!

Frank and Steven were both safely over the wall, the house just yards away from their reach.

"Steven! We must get to the house without any one seeing us. We don't know how many heavies this madman has here. This creep is no fool, there are bound to be a few goons working for him."

Steven had to agree, they had to be careful, they had to safely rescue his mother, but they must stay safe themselves.

"What do you want me to do.. Frank? Should we split up and try find a way in?"

Steven was determined to play a vital role in securing his mothers rescue.

"I think we should stick together.If Van Dorn has his henchmen on duty.. My guess he will have one posted on each vantage point. With the two of us, I am sure a couple of macho men like us, can take one of those idiots on!"

Frank gave Steven a smile, knowing about his sexuality, he was sure that quip would strike a comical chord. But deep down Frank wondered if Steven could handle a ruthless heavy. Maybe he was been unfair in presuming , just because Steven was gay, he could handle a confrontational scenario. It was probably the implanted image of the weak and defenceless gay man. Frank knew that image was totally unjustified, as he knew many gay guys who worked on the force. He had even a best friend in the F.B.I who was gay, a man as tough and as macho as any he had ever known.

"Steven, you follow me.. We will slowly make our way around to the back of the house."

Alexis lay on the four poster bed, her eyes wide open, she had tried to open the bedroom door, but it was locked, Jeremy was no fool! She thought about Frank, she wondered how near he was at this moment to rescuing her. Hopefully he was outside at this very moment, plotting the downfall of dear demented Jeremy! Her thought were disturbed by the sound of the door been unlocked. She sat up on the bed, just as the door opened, the demented one had returned.

"Alexis! I bring good news! It is all arranged. We can become man and wife before we leave Denver at dawn. We shall honeymoon in Paris. A suite at The Ritz awaits."

Jeremy sounded childlike as he stood looking down at her.

"Jeremy this is all so sudden. A girl needs time to organise herself. What exactly have you arranged?"

Alexis was caught off guard, although she should be more than aware of Jermy's unpredictable nature.

"Our wedding darling! We shall have it here. Just the two of us. A most intimate ceremony. The minister will be here in an hour!"

Jeremy bent down and kissed her, seconds later she was alone again. Alexis jumped off the bed, she did not know what she could do. The last thing on this earth she wanted to do, was to marry Jeremy Van Dorn. It did not even have a ring to it, Alexis Van Dorn, or to give her the full title, Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan Van Dorn! How absurd it sounded! One hour was all she had.. She only hoped it was long enough for Frank to rescue her!

As darkness continued to enshroud the house, but for the towering moon, Frank and Steven had found a way in at the back of the house. All was silent, no sign of activity, when out of the shadows a burly looking hulk stood glaring in front of them. Steven ducked just as his fist flew in his direction. Frank was quick with his foot, which collided with the hulks groin, knocking him off balance, bringing him to his knees. Another emerged from the darkness, Frank went into his Ninja mode, the crunch of bone as his boot made contact with the latest goons face.

"Good moves Frank. You are certanly active! Let's go and bring mother home!"

Alexis stood staring out of the window, it was all she could do, she kept an eye on on her watch, it was now a half an hour since Jeremy broke the shocking news to her about thir impending nuptials. She turned sharply as she heard the door been unlocked again, Jeremy had returned, earlier than expected.

"Alexis! The time has come.. We shall become one.. One powerful force together!"

Alexis left her spot by the window, she had been dreading this moment, which had arrive rather prematurely as far as she was concerned.

"So the minister has arrived? What about the witnesses? You need two witnesses to preform a marriage ceremony!"

Alexis hoped that this little hitch would prolong the moment.

"You don't worry about that. It has all been taken care off!"

Jeremy patted her face and smiled. She was deflated as he led her out of the bedroom, to go downstairs to begin the ceremony. Alexis descended the stairs on the arm of her least favourite man in Denver, if not the whole world!

The minister stood waiting with prayer book in hand, the room lighted by what appeared to be hundreds of candles place all around the room, burning in unison. Jeremy guided her to her spot in front of the minister.

"We can begin now. But let us not forget the witnesses. Put darling Alexis's mind at ease!"

Jeremy left Alexis's side and turned to leave the room, but he did not get very far!

"Van Dorn! Your witnesses have arrived! Your sick little game is over.. You will face prison an unmarried man!"

Frank and Steven walked out of the shadows, catching Jeremy totally by surprise.

"Who the hell are you? What are you doing in my house? How did you get in here?"

Jeremy was livid, his plans were becoming undone.

"We bypassed your goons and came in through the cellar trap door. Some pretty fine wines down there. I see you met the minister! An agent of the law, rather than the lord!"

Jeremy stood with his Dutch mouth open, while seconds later he found his hands firmly tied behind his back. His rights read to him by the minister alias F.B.I agent George Burwell.

"You can't bring me down this easy! I am above the law! You will all beg me for your lives..Make no mistake!"

Jeremy continued to state his suppsed importance in the world, as he was taken away.

"Frank! Steven! I have never been happier to see anyone in all my life. But how did you pull this off? "

Alexis was shocked, confused, excited but certainly delighted that her ordeal was over, the sham wedding aborted.

"It proved easier than we thought. Steven and I got over the wall, found our way around the back of the house, we got in through the cellar entrance. We ran into a couple of his heavies, Steve and I sure gave them a good going over! A couple of my mates from the F.B.I were on standby at the gate. When the minister Van Dorn had hired turned up, my guys intercepted him and made the switch!"

Alexis laughed, she was so relieved, she threw her arms around Frank, she felt safe and secure again. Steven was so glad his mother was safe, even though a pang of jealousy overcame him. He was not certain if it was because his mother had hugged Frank instead of him, or maybe it was deeper, maybe he wanted Frank to hug him! He knew his feelings were selfish, as she owed Frank her gratitude if not her life and freedom. Steven smiled, overcome the emotion, hugging his mother, so glad to feel her touch again.

Alexis became emotional, but that was to be expected. The three of them left the house, making their wy back to the penthouse. Jeremy Van Dorn would be charged with attempted murder, blackmail and kidnapping, to name a few of his sins! Alexis prayed she would never see him again, but then she remembered the trial, where she woud no doubt be the star witness. Alexis sighed, soon maybe it will really be all over!!

TO BE CONTINUED .....

(C) 2011 .. Mark McMorrow