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Your privileges at Falcon Crest are suspended until you can...

...prove to me that you're just as dedicated...

...to this vineyard as I am.

I'd planned on leaving all of this to Lance.

But Lance has disappointed me. And I've been watching you.

Where have you been?

I've been out proving my dedication to Falcon Crest.

I've wanna know what you want from my son.

-I want an heir. -Don't want him owned by anyone.

No!

As of this morning, yes.

-Thank you. -You wanted to see me?

I'm surprised you're up. It isn't noon yet.

You know, I'm very disappointed in you, Lance.

Who aren't you disappointed in?

-Do you know what this is? -It's my bank statement.

How can you spend such an exorbitant amount of money

in a single month?

-Inflation. -Now, don't be smug with me.

You stay out until all hours of the night.

You take every opportunity to go into San Francisco.

And you neglect your duties here.

I'll cut down on my expenses, if that would please you.

That won't be necessary. I've canceled your account.

And your privileges at Falcon Crest are suspended until...

...you can prove to me that you're just as dedicated...

...to this vineyard as I am.

I thought we were just supposed to be friends.

-Let's not complicate things. -Wait a second.

What's so complicated about two people...

...who are starting to like each other?

How long do you expect me to pretend that we're just friends?

A good friendship can be very nice.

Please give it a try.

Vickie.

I'll give it a try...

...if I can see you tomorrow.

Okay.

-Goodnight. -Goodnight.

"Vintage."

Year in which a wine is fermented.

-Yeah, that's an easy one. -Yeah.

-You two been at this long? -Most of the night.

Dad's daydreaming, pretending we've got our own winery.

We're gonna have our own winery someday,

but we got a lot to learn.

You'd better get learning.

-Okay. -"Racking."

Racking. The process by which wine is filtered.

-Need any help? -No, just a leaky faucet.

-Oh, come on, let me help you. -No, no, no. Wait. Okay.

-"Methode champenoise." -Methode champenoise.

You don't have to ask me that one.

I think someone blew up the pump house.

I'll call the sheriff.

What the hell?

Cole, turn off the main valve.

Who could've done this?

Happened all the time when your father was alive.

-Grandmother. -Well, where have you been?

I've been out proving my dedication to Falcon Crest.

That explosion you heard was Chase's pump house.

-Expect me to say, "Well done"? -I was hoping you would.

You think you've redeemed yourself with me, is that it?

If my guess is right, Chase will sell his vineyard.

You'll be able to name your own price. Isn't that what you want?

How dare you make a decision without consulting me?

I thought you wanted his vineyard.

Wanted it, and still do, but I'll get it in my own time...

...and my own way without damaging my reputation...

...or risking lives.

I covered my tracks.

If Turk Tobias finds out you're involved in this...

...don't come running to me.

-What do you make of this? -Tell you what it reminds me of.

The old water-rights wars around here when I was growing up.

That was 30 years ago. What about tonight?

Well, there were some explosives stolen...

...from the Todson Construction Company this afternoon.

-Think it's tied into that. -I want a full investigation.

I'll be here once the sun's up.

-Let me know what you find out. -Alright.

Let me check on a few things. I'll see you in the morning.

That's it.

We make a good team.

So do you think it'll work again?

There's not much holding it together,

but I think it'll pump water.

-Vickie. -I know, I know.

Well, then why do you keep pulling away?

I don't mean to.

-I guess I'm a little afraid. -Afraid? Afraid of what?

What, because I work for your father?

Because we come from such different backgrounds?

-You know me better than that. -Well, then what is it?

I was in love once before...

...and I got really hurt.

I don't wanna go through that again.

Vickie, I'd never ask you to.

I just need a little more time.

Please?

You take as much time as you want.

And I think you're worth waiting for.

Are you gonna go to the Hideaway tonight?

Well, I was gonna go with Cole.

You don't mind if he comes, do you?

As long as he doesn't act like a chaperon, okay?

-I mean, will you talk to him? -Okay.

-Wanna go for a ride, cousin? -Not right now.

Hey, Victoria, you aren't doing the family reputation any...

...good by having an afternoon special with a picker.

Alright.

You know what? Every time I walk into this house, I get a chill.

It's like crossing the border.

Into the hall of the queen of the mountain.

What? It's creepy.

Well, my dear...

...have no fear. I'm carrying a concealed weapon.

Well, that's a comfort.

No?

-Hello. -Well, Maggie, you look lovely.

Thank you. So do you.

Farming seems to agree with you, James.

Thank you. I think it's tightening me up a little bit.

What are we celebrating this evening?

Oh, we're introducing a new wine that Julia developed.

One of the wine snobs said it hasn't any character...

...but it's daring.

Julia.

You had some trouble over at your place last night.

Yeah, someone tried to blow up our irrigation system.

The sheriff's looking into it.

The valley's changed. The wrong people are coming in.

In Grandfather's day, he would've hired vigilantes...

...and cut them off at the county line.

Things aren't like they were.

From what I've heard, he was judge, jury and executioner

rolled into one.

Well, not to worry. Mother's here.

Shall we have some food? Chao-Li.

The buffet's open, ladies and gentlemen.

Move it.

Hey, keep your hands off my cousin, picker.

No!

You know, this is a small, gossipy little town.

You don't have to tell me. I found that out for myself.

I didn't ask to know this...

...but it's come to my attention...

...that you're broke.

Well, I have enough to pay my picking crew...

...and I've got a contract for every ton I can deliver.

-Really? Which winery? -It's a foreign-owned company.

They're rather secretive, but reliable.

I think you're playing too close to the margin.

All I have to do is bring in this harvest, and I am set.

Good for another year.

Well, you don't know grape farming.

You may have one good year...

...but then, the next year, the early frost comes in...

...and you're wiped out.

I'm offering you a chance to get out while you're still ahead.

I take all the risks, and you take all the money.

Angela, the money is important...

...but there's more to it than that.

I've grown to love this valley.

Alright, I'll make you a standing offer.

If you ever decide to sell, I'll top any offer.

Well, that's very generous of you.

I think it is.

I need to speak to Mr. Gioberti.

-Excuse me, Angela. -Mr. Gioberti?

-Gus? -There's been a fight.

Your kids are in jail, and Mario's been hurt.

We need your help.

Did they say when Mario would be well enough to come home?

In a day or two.

Tell me how you got mixed up in this?

They rounded up anybody that happened to be there.

-They took us all in. -I thought we'd finished...

-...with all this. -We were there for a good time.

I don't know what got into Lance.

All I know is you end up in jail, and Mario's in hospital.

Don't want you hanging out at the Hideaway.

And I don't want you hanging out with Lance.

No way. He's in trouble with everybody in town,

and I don't want any part of it.

I will handle this any way you want, Mrs. Channing.

It isn't just mischief this time?

No. There were too many people who saw what happened.

That's exactly what I've warned him about.

It'll be all over the valley, if it isn't already.

-Any idea where Lance is? -His bed hasn't been slept in.

His car is not in the garage.

Mother, when he gets home, I wanna talk to him.

Julia, you've had too much to drink. Why don't you go to bed?

He's my son.

He's behaving more like his father's son.

If I find him, I'm gonna have to book him.

-Chao-Li will show you out. -Alright. Goodnight.

I carried Lance into the vineyards before he could...

...walk just like my father did with me.

I spent every waking hour coaching and teaching...

...and grooming him to treasure what we have here.

He's just gonna have to be taught a lesson.

I want you to find him and bring him to me.

Turner, is that you?

Emma?

Where you been, Turner?

Lance.

-Thought you were Turner Bates. -What are you doing down here?

I....

I was just thinking about Turner Bates.

One night, I promised to meet him here.

And then, at the last minute...

...I got cold feet, and I wouldn't let him in.

Now I'm sorry.

You shouldn't be here, Emma.

I know.

Mother's going to be extremely displeased...

...when she finds out I left the house.

She doesn't have to find out, Emma.

We can make a little bargain.

Well, Mother says I'm very unreliable.

She says that my mind isn't clear.

So if I made a bargain with you,

I probably wouldn't be able to keep it.

No, Emma. We'll make a bargain, and we'll both keep it.

I promise I won't tell Grandmom that you sneaked out tonight.

What do I have to do in return?

Just tell me how Uncle Jason died.

He... He got drunk. He...

He drove off the road and burned to death.

That's not the truth, Emma.

That's what Grandmother says, but I don't believe her.

He drove off the road and burned to death.

I want the truth, Emma.

You're not nice.

I don't know whether it's Prince Charming or Sir Galahad...

...that helps a lady in distress.

You picked a great spot to get stranded.

-I forgot a picnic. -Let's see what we got here.

It's a good thing you didn't try to open this.

You could've really burnt yourself.

Do you suppose the water pump broke?

I don't know. Let's see.

Broke a fan belt.

-Say, Cole? -Yeah?

Why aren't you in college?

I'm not ready for it yet. Maybe someday.

When the time comes, let me know...

...and I'll introduce you to the right people at the university.

The Enology Department knows me very well.

I always wanted to be an archeologist, not a winemaker.

I remember when your father wanted to be an airline pilot.

But the vineyards are our life's blood.

And we all come back to them sooner or later.

You know, I've gotta admit...

...working in the vineyards has been pretty interesting.

Dr. Rogers, 1742.

Dr. Rogers, 1742.

What are you doing? Hi.

-Oh, these are great. -I picked them at the yard.

Oh, I don't have anything to put them in.

How are you feeling?

I hurt.

-I'll never forgive Lance. -I'm the one that got stabbed.

I'm the one that's been worried sick.

Mrs. Baker, please come to Admitting.

-Mrs. Baker, please come.... -Excuse me?

-I didn't know you had company. -I was leaving, Mrs. Nunouz.

-You hurry and get well. -Okay. See you later.

Oh, my beautiful mother, trying to look angry.

Trying not to look angry.

Mom, look, it wasn't my fault.

I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

You should be going to college next year

if the scholarship comes through.

Nobody in the family ever had such doors open to him.

You've gotta watch your step.

If you don't stay away from Victoria,

those doors could close.

Mother, times are changing.

We hope. But for now, they are still the same.

Mother.

A little unsteady today?

Where have you been?

Why didn't you let me know where you were?

I need some money.

-I wanna get away for a while. -The banks are closed.

You'll have the money in the morning.

You want me to go?

Nothing would make me happier than to see you as far away...

...from your grandmother as you can get.

Strange you should feel that way

since it was you turned me over to her when I was a baby.

Is that what you think?

That I just turned you over to her?

Yeah.

I've always had the impression that I was given away.

Does the fact that I was born soon after the wedding...

...have anything to do with that?

I was pregnant, and I wasn't married.

In those days...

...being pregnant and unmarried...

...was a disgrace to the whole family.

And so my mother punished me...

...by taking away the only two things I ever felt were mine.

Twenty three years ago, she took you.

And then 12 years ago...

...she made life so hard for my husband, that he left too.

Why didn't you go with him?

Because he never asked me.

You mentioned some cash.

You'll have your money in the morning.

But I don't want you to see your grandmother.

You can sleep here in the winery.

Lance.

I remember, when you were a little boy...

...you used to be afraid to play in the winery.

Remember that camping trip the three of us took

up Russian River? You and father and I?

We camped out on some river bank and laughed...

...and sang some old song together.

It was about the last time I can remember feeling anything.

No, no. What's going on? What's he saying?

It's gonna cost you $50 a ton to pick your grapes.

It's a little high, but I don't think we can do any better.

If we gotta pay it, we pay it.

Tell him we start picking in three days.

I will be there, senor.

Now, try that.

-What is it? -That is history, Cole.

It was bottled by your great-great-grandfather.

He was an Italian immigrant who came to America...

...a little bit late for the gold rush...

...but at least he had the sense to bring

some of the old family vines. That was gold to Joseph.

He was married to a Swede. Oh, she was so stubborn.

It was a strange combination.

A passionate Italian and a mystical Swede.

They produce strange people.

Us.

Their first child was Jasper. He was my father.

A very strong man.

They say he killed two men in San Francisco

over a gambling dispute.

And about that time, he fell in love with my mother.

And then I came along.

And then there was my brother, Jason.

Your grandfather.

And his 50 acres went to your father when Jason died.

And the rest of Falcon Crest is mine.

Let's stop here in the tasting room.

I'm sure you'll find it interesting.

Now, Cole, this is our tasting room.

These are the portraits of your ancestors...

...who dedicated their lives to building Falcon Crest.

So you see, it isn't just a vineyard, it's a kingdom.

I'd planned on leaving all of this to Lance...

...but Lance has disappointed me.

And I've been watching you.

You know, Cole, I want you to know

that I'm watching you very carefully.

Well, I'll try not to disappoint you.

I want you to come to see me more often, Cole.

I want you to feel at home here.

Thank you, Angela.

I almost found myself liking her.

You know, really getting to know her.

I'd find those ideas contradictory myself.

Sometime next week, we're going to the university...

...to see about getting me in classes

on grape-growing and winemaking.

What ever happened to archeology?

I guess I'll always be interested in it,

but it's like Angela was saying...

...whoever made any money digging up old bones?

Wait. Since when did you and Angela

become such great friends?

I really think she likes me.

She even said some things that indicated...

...she's thinking about leaving Falcon Crest to me

when she dies.

You? Inherit Falcon Crest? Give me a break.

Just what exactly did Angie say to you?

That she's really disappointed in Lance...

...and she's looking for someone to take his place.

She didn't say it in so many words,

but I got the picture.

I've gotta have a little talk with Angela.

Yes, I think you better.

Keep your distance from her until we find out

what this is about.

I don't know what the problem is.

I don't either, but I intend to find out.

What am I, some baby that needs to be protected

from the Big Bad Wolf?

Not at all. I don't wanna see

anybody put a leash around your neck.

-Good afternoon, Gus. -Mrs. Channing.

Alicia.

How is Mario?

-He's mending. -It was an unfortunate thing.

I was especially sorry that it happened to Mario.

He's such a dependable young man.

We do agree, Mrs. Channing.

Mario is a good boy. He's honest, and he's a hard-worker.

-He didn't start the fight. -I know.

The Nunouz families have always been

so closely tied to the Gioberti families...

...and I'm sure that Mario wouldn't

do anything to jeopardize either.

I really came to tell you that I think Lance acted badly.

And I feel obligated to you.

It was his doing, not yours.

Being on the board of trustees at the university...

...I'm aware that the Channing Scholarship

hasn't been filled this year.

So if you like, I could explore the possibility

of Mario receiving it.

Mario's education is more important

to Alicia and I than anything.

Oh, as it should be.

I do think it's rather silly

for him to come all the way back here...

...to testify at a trial when, well, he should be studying.

I think it would be to everyone's interest,

Mrs. Channing...

...if we dropped the charges against Lance.

Alicia, would you send my very best regards to Mario?

Of course.

-Gus. -Mrs. Channing.

I was coming to see you, Grandmother.

-I've saved you the trouble. -I can explain everything.

You are becoming exceedingly irresponsible.

What am I gonna do with you?

I know you're angry with me about

what happened at the Hideaway. And I don't blame you.

Why don't we let things cool down? I'll go to Europe.

That won't be necessary.

The charges will be dropped by morning.

Did it ever occur to you that I could find

an heir other than you?

Yes, Grandmother.

I heard the speech you made to Cole. I was here.

-Did you hear it well? -I think so.

I want you to go to your room and stay there.

And when I want you, I'll send for you. Is that understood?

Yes, Grandmother.

Chao-Li.

-What am I gonna do with him? -He'll come around.

My father thought of Falcon Crest as a kingdom.

And I promised to keep it that way.

-Well, you've done a good job. -Yes, I have.

Sometimes I worry about the future.

I can't believe there's anything...

...you haven't made provision for, including the future.

Well, people don't come up to our expectations sometimes.

And Lance has failed to meet mine.

Maybe that's the problem.

You haven't let him find his own way.

Angela...

...I've come here to find out what you want from my son.

I want an heir.

Someone who's consumed with this land

and everything it produces.

You don't want an heir.

You want competition to whip Lance back into shape.

Oh, Lance is out of this.

If he is, I'm sure it's only temporary.

This is a wonderful opportunity for Cole.

I'm sorry, but, no. You'd own him.

I don't want my son owned by anyone.

I could make him a very rich man.

Angela...

...you're not going to play games

with Cole's life. I'll see to that.

The wine has a very good reach.

Thank you.

This is not a game, Chase.

Cole is an adult.

So we'll let him make up his own mind.

Mother.

Here's your money. See if you can

make it last a couple of weeks.

Once in a while, you come through for me.

So have you decided where you're gonna be?

Well, I'm postponing Europe.

I want you to get as far away from Falcon Crest as you can.

I can't leave right now. I have some unfinished business.

Well, you can't stay here. The sheriff is looking for you.

Haven't you heard? Nunouz had a change of heart.

He dropped the charges.

Thanks, Mom.

Don't worry, I'll get your money back to you.

Cole...

...what do you think of me?

I've never met anyone quite like you.

Well, you certainly have an opinion, don't you?

I'd hate to run up against you in a dark alley.

That is yours.

Why?

Oh, a promising young man has to have appropriate toys.

Wow, look at it.

I can't accept this.

I haven't done anything to deserve it.

Well, maybe someday you will.

What could I possibly do to deserve a car like this?

Well, when the time comes, I'll tell you.

Here are your keys.

Get in your car and drive it and enjoy it.

"Wow," indeed.

Yes.

Where did that come from?

Angela gave it to me.

And you accepted it, just like that?

Well, why not? She likes me, and I need a car.

Come off it, Cole. This isn't a car,

it's a bribe, and you know it.

But, Dad, look at it.

It's beautiful.

I think you underestimated Angela.

Honey, it is beautiful.

I can understand that you wanna keep it.

So can I, but it's not right. He knows it. He'll return it.

Now.

I'm not a kid anymore, captain.

Who's gonna return this thing?

You or me?

I make my own decisions now. I want the car.

And I'm keeping it.

Well, Cole, come on in.

Why don't we go look for him, or something?

-I'm ready to. -Cole knows what he has to do.

He might've had an accident. Who knows...?

We would've been notified. He's angry. He'll get over it.

I'll get it.

-Hello, hello. Come in, please. -Hi, Chase.

-Hello. How are you? -Alicia.

Mario, good to see you back on your feet again.

Dad's put me back to work already.

That's a good idea.

We came to wish you good luck.

Thank you, but it's your harvest as much as it is ours.

Let's drink to that.

-Wonderful. -Good idea.

Come in, please.

Where's Cole?

He's at the Channings'. Some weird stuff's been going...

So how are you, anyway?

-Right now? -Yeah.

I'm fine.

Have I told you yet how beautiful I think you are?

-Oh, are you okay? I'm sorry. -Yes.

I'll resist the temptation to make a speech.

To tell you how much this harvest means to me...

...and how grateful I am to...

-To our harvest. -Good.

Yes.

Hello?

-Yes. -Excuse me.

Well, of course we were worried about him.

Could I speak to him, please?

Angela, put him on the phone, and then tell him to come home.

Ange...

He's spending the night at Falcon Crest.

I'd like to go there and strangle them.

That might make you feel better, but it's not right for Cole.

He's no match for her. Let's just go up there and get him.

That would be the worst thing we could do.

Let him stay there and see what life's

really like in that hornets nest.

If he wants to play Angela's game, let him learn the rules.

Did you lose something, cousin?

I thought you'd be out of the country by now.

Ghosts. The house is full of them.

I've heard about Emma.

You got a lot more guts than I thought.

Making a play to take my place with my grandmother.

I think it was the other way around.

It was her idea.

And you believe I'll let that happen?

I don't think you've got much to say about it.

Seems to me it's pretty much up to me to decide.

And I haven't told her one way or the other yet.

You're hooked, cousin, whether you know it or not...

...because first, you took the car,

and now you're in the house.

One more step, you'll be trapped for the rest of your life.

You see, you're way over your head, you dumb eastern preppy...

...and you don't even know it.

We'll see about that.

Lots of people get caught in Angie Channing's web.

So be careful, cousin.

-Hi. -Hey.

-Crew's late. -Oh!

-No, here they come. -Oh!

-What's going on? -They're afraid.

Somebody's threatened them or paid them not to work.

-That's crazy! -Why?

Wait a minute. Wait, wait.

Wait a minute. Wait a minute. I need you people. I need you.

Look, I got a crop to pick here.

How was the crush?

They finished picking around 7.

The last gondola was crushed about 10.

What did the chardonnays yield?

Between two and three tons an acre.

Well, that's not bad for the age of the vines.

Cole and I are driving in to the university today.

I'll have a surprise for you when you get back.

I've had quite enough of your surprises.

Finish your breakfast, Cole. We wanna get an early start.

Cole should be here.

Yeah, he should be here. Chase, maybe we could call...

No, let's just hope he has the good sense to come home today.

Dad, what are we gonna do?

We've gotta figure out some way to harvest those grapes.

Well, at the very worst, we could always sell out to Angie.

When hell freezes over.

I wonder what old Joseph Gioberti would've done?

Well, from what I've heard...

...he and Tessa practically did everything themselves.

Maggie, we couldn't begin to scratch the surface.

So at least we'd go out in style.

I knew there was another reason I loved you.

Sorry you're not up there at the controls?

Shut up and pick.

You know, you can make a career

out of getting a degree in enology.

Personally, I don't think you need a Ph.D.

Still, that'd be really something.

-Doctor of winemaking. -Yes.

Grandmother, may I speak with you for a moment?

-Well, yes. Speak. -Alone, if you don't mind.

I better go over to my folks' place

and pick up something to wear.

You can wear Lance's tux tonight. He won't be needing it.

Let's go in the study. Excuse us?

I brought you a prize, Grandmother.

Chase Gioberti had bad luck today.

His picking crew ran out on him.

Well, how'd you manage that?

A few bucks. A little intimidation.

No dynamite?

No, Grandmother. Not even a firecracker.

Please tell my mother I must see her at once.

She's in the study with Lance right now.

Have you seen Turner Bates?

I have to get a message to him...

...about Uncle Jason.

I...

I believe he's wandering around here somewhere.

Let me get Angela for you.

Thought I was doing you a favor when I blew up his pump house.

It attracted too much attention.

Now, if Turk Tobias hadn't been a friend,

you would be in real trouble.

I'm sorry about the fight at the Hideaway.

It's the same thing. If you wanted to blow off steam...

...you didn't have to do it in front of the world.

At any rate, Chase won't be able to bring in his harvest on time.

Where did you get the money to pay pickers?

Mother thought she was sending me on a European vacation.

All forgiven?

The next time you do me a favor, check with me.

I'm sorry, Dad.

It's okay.

I know what happened to your crew.

-I'll have a word with you. -I have guests to attend to.

I think you'd better take the time for me.

This morning, I lost my picking crew.

Somebody paid them off or scared them off.

At any rate, they're gone.

Well, it's none of my doing, if that's what you mean.

I want my crew back first thing in the morning.

I'll not stand by and watch my harvest wither on the vine.

I'm not used to intimidations and threats.

Cole overheard Lance telling you why he did it.

In court, I think his testimony will stand up just fine.

I want you to keep your hands off my son.

I expect that crew back in my vineyard

at daybreak, ready to work.

You'll have your answer in the morning.

-Angela. -Don't push me, Chase.

I won't be cornered.

Heavenly Father, from whom all good gifts flow...

...we ask thy blessing on these grapes

and upon those who provide them.

We give thanks for the warm sun and the soft rain...

...and for the good soil that thou hast provided...

...to bring this harvest to fruition.

We ask thy continuing blessings

upon this and all of our endeavors.

-Amen. -Amen.

-Thank you, Father. -Thank you.

Gus.

Your crew's ready to go to work.

Let's go to work.