Fantastic S5 Episode 22(11/6/23)

In the food court of Goo Village, King Beast is walking through on the phone. “It was so good hearing from you Andy. You know, if you hadn’t told me otherwise, I was actually beginning to wonder if you ever planned on coming home...well I look forward to seeing you, Rebecca, and Ava, hopefully soon!...You as well, good bye.” King Beast says. Acerbi walks up to King Beast. “Hello King Beast.” Acerbi says. “Doctor Acerbi.” King Beast greets her. “Was that Andy I just heard you on the phone with?” Acerbi questions. “It was.” King Beast confirms. “How is he doing?” Acerbi wonders. “He’s doing fine. He and Rebecca are enjoying the fact that they finally have some peace in their lives.” King Beast says. “For the first time in quite some time I imagine.” Acerbi says. “Indeed. Well, I really should be on my way.” King Beast says. King Beast begins to walk away. “King Beast, wait!” Acerbi urges. King Beast stops and turns to face Acerbi. “Was there something else?” King Beast asks. “I imagine you’ve heard by now that Wishbone is dead.” Acerbi says. “I did hear something about that. Are they sure he’s truly gone this time?” King Beast asks. “He is most certainly dead. I know because I checked for myself.” Acerbi says. “I also understand you are the one who killed him.” King Beast says. “It was a long time coming. That man has done so much to so many people, including you.” Acerbi says. “I remember. I haven’t forgotten that Wishbone is the reason I lost nearly ten years with my family. Molly spent so many years thinking that I was dead…” King Beast recalls. “I hope you know that I had nothing to do with that. I had no idea that Wishbone was keeping you prisoner that whole time.” Acerbi says. “I believe you. Still though, you were complacent in many of his other crimes.” King Beast notes. “I know that. I did many terrible things while blinded by love for that man. Of course, I know my infatuation with him is no excuse for the things that I did.” Acerbi says. “Certainly not. However, the fact that you acknowledge that goes a long way in earning redemption.” King Beast says. “Thank you for saying that.” Acerbi says. “Of course. I’m sure you’ve probably heard that there was a time where I wasn’t so nice. When I became king of Fantastic City, I let the power consume me. I treated the people here horribly, that is until I got a well deserved wake up call courtesy of Dylan Stanpatos. Not long after that I met Molly, I fell in love, and I was finally able to turn my life around.” King Beast says. “I’m glad.” Acerbi says. “I understand you’ve recently found love again yourself.” King Beast says. “Indeed. I’m seeing Lawrence Stanpatos now, he and I are very happy.” Acerbi says. “Not to overstep, but are you sure getting involved with Lawrence Stanpatos is the best idea?” King Beast asks.



“Adelina can’t sign over her stock certificate to you because she just got finished signing it over to me.” Lysandros reveals. “She didn’t…” Dylan says. Lysandros smirks. “Oh she did, which means if either of you ever hope of getting control of Masters Corp, you’ll need to go through me first.” Lysandros tells them. “You bastard!” Dylan snaps. “Yes I am a bastard, but then again, so aren’t you. Isn’t that right, Lawrence?” Lysandros asks. “You’ve been planning this all along, haven’t you?” Dylan asks. “Well, maybe not all along, but when I figured out that you and daddy dearest here were planning a coup, I figured I would get ahead of the game and secure my own stock in Masters Corp.” Lysandros says. “Except it isn’t your stock, it belongs to Adelina.” Lawrence argues. “It did before she signed it over to me. It makes sense, right? Adelina is a doctor, she has no interest in the corporate world, so why hold onto stock she never has any intention of using?” Lysandros asks. “But you plan on using it? I hate to break it to you, but if you acquired Adelina’s shares, that only gives you 20% of the company. Not nearly enough for a takeover.” Dylan points out. “Well as far as I know, the two of you don’t have any shares in the company.” Lysandros says. Lawrence smiles. “Unfortunately my dear friend, you’re misinformed. You see, my son and I have managed to acquire 40% in the company.” Lawrence reveals. “I see, no wonder you were so interested in getting your hands on Adelina’s 20%. If you had some so, you boys would’ve had enough stock in the company to throw Lucas Cambino out on his ass. But where would you have gotten such significant shares in the company? It couldn’t have been from Madeline, she never would’ve signed over her shares or my brother’s. That means you must have Lydia and Serena’s missing shares, the stock certificates Kitty Cat and The Master extorted out of them years ago. How the hell did you manage to pull that off?” Lysandros asks. “It doesn’t matter.” Lawrence says. “I see, so you are the one who got your hands on them. If I had to guess, I’d say Dylan had nothing to do with it.” Lysandros says. “I wouldn’t say that. When we take over Masters Corp, I’ll be the one acting as CEO.” Dylan says. “Don’t be dense. You’d be CEO in name only, Lawrence would be the one pulling all the strings. The second you did something that didn’t go along with his plans, he’d oust you from the company and find some other stooge to take your place.” Lysandros says. “That’s ludicrous! Dylan is my son!” Lawrence argues. “Since when does that matter in the Stanpatos family?” Lysandros asks. “Alright, that’s quite enough games. Its time for you to name your price.” Lawrence says. “Excuse me?” Lysandros asks. “You wouldn’t have come here if your sole intention was just to inform us you beat us to acquiring Adelina’s shares. I suspect you’re willing to part with those shares, for the right incentive of course.” Lawrence assumes. “You’d be wrong. I have no intention of parting with these shares, no matter how much money you offer to throw my way. However, I am willing to compromise.” Lysandros says. “What kind of compromise?” Dylan questions. “If you decide to move forward with this takeover of Masters Corp, I’ll vote in your favor.” Lysandros says. “How generous of you. What’s the catch?” Dylan asks. “I’m so glad you asked. I’ll vote with you gentlemen under one condition...I’m going to be Dylan’s Co CEO.” Lysandros tells them!



In the squad room at the Fantastic P.D, Kaylie is on the phone. “So I know you have a lot of errands to run today, but any chance we could maybe meet up for lunch?...Wherever you want to go I’m fine with...Slate Gray? You and your expensive taste! You’re lucky my mom owns the restaurant!...No, I’m just kidding. I’ll see you soon Beth...Love you too, bye.” Kaylie says, before hanging up. A moment later, Kaylie gets an alert on her phone. “What the hell? The silent alarm got tripped at home...I better call Dannie and make sure everything is okay.” Kaylie says. Kaylie begins dialing Dannie’s number.



Back at Bethany and Kaylie’s condo, Dannie is taking a nap in their bedroom as their phone rings.



Kaylie hangs up. “Damn, no answer. I better head over there and make sure everything is okay.” Kaylie says. Kaylie stands up and rushes out of the police station.



Back at Bethany and Kaylie’s condo, a gloved hand enters and surveys the living room area. Seeing no one is there, the mystery person then turns towards the stairs and begins to walk towards them.



Upstairs, Dannie is still asleep when their door slowly begins to creak open. The masked individual slowly creeps into the room and sees Dannie lying there. The mystery person walks over to the side of the bed Dannie is lying on and stands over them. They then reach into their pocket and pull out a syringe…



“With all due respect King Beast, your opinion on my relationship with Lawrence is of little importance to me. I am very happy.” Acerbi says. “I’m sure that you are, I just don’t trust that he isn’t going to hurt you eventually. Seeing that you worked for him years ago, I’m sure you’re familiar with his past.” King Beast says. “He did some terrible things in his past, but so did I. So did you for that matter!” Acerbi points out. “Yes, but you and I regret our previous actions! We are trying to do better! Can you really say the same about Lawrence?” King Beast questions. “He’s different now.” Acerbi says. “Why? Just because he isn’t so blatant about his criminal activity? He was a suspect in Kitty Cat’s escape from police custody, her murder!” King Beast points out. “He said he had nothing to do with it!” Acerbi says. “And you believe him?” King Beast questions. “He wouldn’t have any reason to assist Kitty Cat, OR to kill her.” Acerbi notes. “Any reason that you know of. I’m not trying to tell you what to do, I’m simply advising you that you should always keep your guard up where Lawrence is concerned. I don’t know him all that well, but Molly told me more than enough about Lawrence to know that he cannot be trusted. Just please be careful.” King Beast urges. “Don’t worry, I am capable of handling myself.” Acerbi says. “I’m sure you are. Anyways, I really should get going but it was lovely talking to you.” King Beast says. “Is that right? You didn’t seem very enthused when I first approached you.” Acerbi points out. “Perhaps not, but regardless I did enjoy our conversation.” King Beast says. “Well despite the fact that you insinuated I’m being a fool regarding my feelings for Lawrence, I enjoyed our conversation as well.” Acerbi says. King Beast smiles. “I’m glad. Oh, and one more thing before I go.” King Beast says. “More criticism?” Acerbi asks. “Nothing of the sort. Thank you for killing Wishbone. You did the world a favor by getting rid of that monster. More importantly, I’m glad that you are finally free of him.” King Beast says. “Thank you. Take care.” Acerbi says. “You as well.” King Beast says, before walking off.



“Are you out of your mind?” Dylan asks. “Should I take that as a no?” Lysandros questions. “I am not going to work with you!” Dylan snaps. “Is that your final answer? Because just know that if it is, you’ll never get anywhere near the CEO office at Masters Corp. Sure you could try to convince Madeline to sign over her shares as well as my brother’s shares to you, but she’d never agree. Your only hope is to go along with my demands.” Lysandros says. “Why would you even want the CEO position? Haven’t you been doing your best James Bond impression for the last several years? Why the jump to the corporate world?” Dylan asks. “Because Masters Corp, by right, belongs to me! Lydia is dead, Madeline is only a Masters by marriage and Serena has absolutely no interest in the company. For that reason, I am the most qualified member of the family to run the company.” Lysandros says. “Oh please! You don’t care about having a Masters in charge of the company! You only care if that Masters happens to be YOU!” Dylan says. “I won’t deny that.” Lysandros says. “Your little plan isn’t going to work. I have no interest in sharing any position of power with you.” Dylan says. “What about you, Lawrence? I’m guessing this was your plan to begin with, do you think Dylan is making the right choice?” Lysandros asks. “What I think, Mr. Masters, is that there must be another way to resolve this. As I said earlier, I am willing to pay a reasonable sum for those shares. In fact, I’d like to start the bidding at ten million dollars.” Lawrence says. “You hear that, Lysandros? Ten million dollars, all for you, all you have to do is sign over those shares.” Dylan says. “Sorry, no deal.” Lysandros says. “Very well, how about thirty million?” Lawrence asks. “That’s a bit of a jump, don’t you think?” Dylan asks. “Given what we stand to gain, I don’t believe its that much of a jump.” Lawrence says. “I am not paying this jack ass thirty million dollars for a piece of paper!” Dylan tells Lawrence. “A piece of paper which will grant you control of one of the most profitable conglomerates on this planet!” Lawrence argues. “Even if Dylan was willing to part ways with thirty million in exchange for those shares, we still wouldn’t have a deal.” Lysandros says. “Then what do you bloody want?!” Lawrence questions. “I told you what I wanted! Now if either of you expect to ever see your plan come to fruition, you better be willing to meet my demands. Otherwise, that 40% you have in Masters Corp is virtually useless. I know this is a major decision to mull over, so I’ll give you two the chance to talk it over, or yell it over, whatever your preferred form of communication is. But I should warn you that my offer has an expiration date. I expect to hear from one of you within the next 24 hours. If I do not hear back one way or the other, I’ll retract my offer and you can kiss any hope you have of acquiring Masters Corp goodbye. Have a fantastic day.” Lysandros says, before walking out. Dylan turns towards Lawrence. “Well I guess that little takeover plan of ours is DOA. That sucks.” Dylan says. “On the contrary.” Lawrence says. “What? You mean it doesn’t suck that your plan to take over Masters Corp is finished?” Dylan asks. “What I mean, dear boy, is that we are still taking Masters Corp for ourselves. Despite your reservations, I’m afraid you have no other choice but to agree to Lysandros’ terms.” Lawrence says!



In Dannie’s bedroom at Bethany and Kaylie’s condo, the mystery person stands over a sleeping Dannie holding a syringe. Before the mystery person can do anything, Dannie turns towards them, opens their eyes, and sees the person standing over them! Dannie lets out a scream and the mystery person prepares to jab them with the needle. Before the assailant can make their move, Dannie throws the blanket from the bed on top of the assailant, temporarily blinding their view. Dannie jumps out of bed and runs out the door, just as the mystery assailant pulls off the blanket and throws it to the floor. The assailant then runs out the door after Dannie.



Downstairs, Dannie comes running down the stairs and sprints towards the door. As Dannie reaches the front door, the assailant catches up to them and grabs them from behind! The assailant pulls Dannie away from the door. “LET GO OF ME!” Dannie screams. “Calm down! You aren’t gonna feel a thing! I promise!” The assailant says. “That voice...why do you sound so familiar? Who are you?” Dannie questions. Before the assailant can answer, Kaylie kicks the door open and raises her gun. “DON’T MOVE!” Kaylie shouts. The mystery person uses Dannie as a shield and then holds the syringe right up to their next. “Don’t shoot! If you do, they die!” The assailant warns. “I know I’ve heard that voice before…” Dannie mutters. “BE QUIET!” The assailant warns. “Are you the one who’s been stalking Dannie all this time?” Kaylie asks. “Don’t worry about that! Put the gun down!” The assailant demands. “So you can inject them with god knows what?” Kaylie asks. “So I won’t inject them! This is the only way your buddy here survives!” The assailant warns. “Don’t do it!” Dannie tells Kaylie. “I’m not letting you take them anywhere if that’s what you’re thinking.” Kaylie says. “I’m not gonna ask you again to put that gun down. I don’t want to hurt Dannie, but I will!” The assailant shouts. After a moment of hesitation, Kaylie finally begins to lower her gun to the floor. “Yeah, that’s what I thought!” The assailant says. Kaylie stands up. “So what now?” Kaylie questions. “I don’t know, I haven’t thought that far ahead.” The assailant says. “Huh?!” Kaylie questions. “Don’t judge me!” The assailant yells. Dannie bites the assailant’s arm and they scream out in pain. Dannie then pushes the assailant into a chair and runs away from them. Kaylie runs to the assailant and jumps onto them, pinning them to the chair. “Time to see who you really are!” Kaylie says, as she rips off the mask. “Oh my God, YOU?!” Kaylie asks. The masked assailant is revealed to be Meow Cat! “Hiya Kaylie!” Meow Cat says. Suddenly, Caleb runs into the apartment. “I saw the door was open, is everything okay?!” Caleb asks. Caleb’s entry distracts Kaylie and Meow Cat injects her with the syringe! “Ow!” Kaylie shouts. “KAYLIE!” Dannie yells. “Night night, sweetie.” Meow Cat says, before pushing Kaylie off of him. Meow Cat then runs for the door and Caleb chases after him. Once Meow Cat and Caleb are gone, Dannie rushes to Kaylie’s side. “Come on Kaylie, please wake up! Please!” Dannie begs, as Kaylie lies unconscious...