Evan Kane threatens Dustin Curran and asks if he knows who his father is. Dustin mocks him in response. Logan Curran orders Dustin to apologize immediately, but Dustin dares Logan to kick him out again. After Evan promises revenge against the family, Mary Blake steps in. She tells the banquet hall that Nate is her and Logan's only son. Nate smiles, and Dustin calmly asks Mary if she is sure about her words.
Evan Kane gets in Dustin's face and asks if he knows who his father is. He threatens to send Dustin to his maker. Dustin fires back, asking why Evan does not ask his own mother instead.
00:13: Logan Demands an Apology
Logan Curran orders Dustin to apologize to Evan Kane on the spot. Dustin does not back down. He looks straight at Logan and asks if his father plans to kick him out of the family again.
00:21: Evan Promises Swift Revenge
Evan Kane turns his fury onto Logan Curran. He warns Logan that the Curran family will pay for Dustin's insolence. Evan makes it clear that he plans to take harsh revenge against them for the public insult.
00:26: Mary Blake Disowns Dustin
Mary Blake rushes forward to stop Evan's wrath. She claims the situation is a simple misunderstanding. To protect the family, she announces to the room that Nate is her and Logan's only son, casting Dustin aside.
00:38: Dustin Questions His Mother
Nate stands nearby with a smug smirk after Mary disowns his brother. Dustin does not look shaken at all. He calmly faces Mary and asks her directly if she is completely sure about what she said.
Key Lines from Episode 9
“You punk. Do you know who my father is? Show some respect to me! Otherwise, you're going to meet your maker!”
“Apologize to Mr. Kane right now. Or else...”
“He is a Curran, but he's not our son. Logan and I had only one son, and that is Nate.”
“Are you sure?”
How Episode 9 Ends
Mary Blake publicly disowns Dustin to appease Evan Kane, declaring that Nate is her only son. Nate smirks at Dustin's public humiliation. Dustin remains completely composed and asks Mary if she is sure about her declaration. Will Mary regret denying her biological son, and how will Dustin respond to being cast out in front of the banquet guests?