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Previously on Falcon Crest.

I want you.

I don't want you to go, Daddy.

He's a friend.

He's an ex -convict. He's a murderer.

He went for his gun. I dove on him. The gun went off.

You went to prison.

The investigators found several memos in Castle's office signed by Angela

Channing. We think she engineered the whole thing herself.

With the sole purpose of destroying my vineyard.

Peter, there's no truth in this. I swear it. This is my baby. I am not going to

terminate this pregnancy.

Don't do this.

There's no other way.

And tonight.

You're accusing my son of committing a major felony, destroying private

property, all just to get back at you? All I want is information, Miss Marlowe.

Nothing more.

Why shouldn't I be interested in things that concern my life? I certainly wasted

enough time with your problem.

I guess the perfect marriage isn't so perfect.

Hello. Hello.

Tony, I... No, I don't... I don't know where he is.

Tony, Chase moved out last night. I have no idea where he is.

How's it going?

Hello. Captain Teal, the underground well first thing this morning, but

still toxic water in the irrigation.

Looks like we're making progress.

Well, the problem's not replacing the irrigation pipes.

Trouble's trying to get enough good water up here to fill our needs.

We'll get the water. We've just got to make sure the responsible party, Angela,

puts the bill.

I was looking for you before.

I spoke to Maggie.

Well, then you know I moved out.

You know, I like you both, Chase, so if there's anything I can do...

I've been through this a few times myself.

Nobody ever said that being married was easy.

If they did, they were either lying or crazy.

You know, sometimes I think women forget we have needs and feelings.

No, I don't think they forget. I think that we cover up so well that they need

to be reminded once in a while.

At least Maggie and I are still talking.

We're miles apart.

But it's her move.

Just don't let a good one get away, huh, buddy?

Who's this?

Project director from the EPA. Her name is Gwen Fuller.

What's she doing?

Taking statements from the men.

She'll get around to you soon enough.

The nerve of those people accusing me of dumping

toxic waste on my own property. I'm certain there's a logical explanation.

What do they think I did? Buy thousands of gallons of that stuff from a

supermarket? Angela.

You know I've had disposal problems with one of my companies. Now you're having

problems. Is there something sinister going on here?

Or is it just a coincidence?

I don't believe in coincidence.

Welcome home, Johnny.

What are you all standing around here for?

The staff was concerned about you.

I'm perfectly fine.

So you stop gawking, go on about your duties.

I've left word with your attorneys, Mrs. Channing.

They've agreed to leave this afternoon open so that you can consult with them

you need to.

They can expect me to sue for false arrest immediately.

At least they had the decency to release you on your own recognizance. If they

were decent, they wouldn't have arrested me in the first place. This has all

been so upsetting.

You'll feel better after you have a little rest, my dear.

Father.

We've got trouble. Oh, no. What's wrong now?

I've been on the phone all morning with Stavros Chemical.

The EPA and the Department of Health Services are investigating us for

conspiracy in illegally dumping our sulfates at Tuscany Downs.

Definitely sinister.

I told you not to believe in coincidence.

Well, if you're interested in the details, they're here in this morning's

Globe.

Honey, look at this.

My grandmother gets arrested.

Nobody tells me. I have to read about it on the front page of the New Globe.

You and Angela aren't exactly on the best of terms.

It doesn't matter. We're family.

I should have been told about this.

Look, Angela doesn't need your help. And Richard certainly doesn't need your

help plastering this all over the front page.

Justice has been served.

Anyway, this is your final payment.

Thank you.

You have no idea how much this means to me.

Glad I could help.

Now, look, I don't need to impress upon you how important it is that you make

Tahiti your permanent residence.

Extradition wouldn't be strong enough to pull me away.

Richard, why wasn't I told about this article before it was public?

I have no idea. I believe you have a plane to catch.

Have a good life.

The article is libelous, and it proves to me that you're only concerned with

embarrassing her.

Angela Channing embarrasses herself.

You know, for a woman of means, your grandmother spends more than her share

time behind bars.

Richard, I can't wait to kick your butt out of here.

You haven't taken over this newspaper yet.

Wait.

Lance Wynn, are you?

Not if I can help it, I'm not.

Our defense is elegant in its simplicity.

We lost control over all industrial byproducts the moment Castle and his

removed them from the Stavros chemical facility.

I still should have been more cautious.

Oh, it wasn't your fault, son.

Well, naturally, this sort of case is not without its downside.

Our insurance carrier has suggested that we make a $100 ,000 contribution toward

cleanup costs.

Why, if we're not guilty of anything?

A goodwill gesture.

Consider it an inducement to the State Department of Health Services not to

pursue this case in court.

Tell whomever the $100 ,000 is waiting.

It will cost us ten times that to repair our corporate image if this matter goes

public. Now, I'm glad this is over.

You and my fee, Mr. Stavros. For us, it's only beginning.

I don't like the sound of that.

Well, you shouldn't.

Unlike your husband, you're a closely held corporation.

You're not protected by the many corporate layers which shield your

personal risk.

Well, what about that scoundrel Castle?

We're still trying to locate the man.

At the moment, you are the only one on the firing line, Angela.

Meaning?

It's too early to be precise.

We're still going through discovery.

trying to get all the evidence the prosecution has against you.

All I know is I'm not guilty.

Now, if I have to buy my way out of this, what is the price tag?

If the state is able to prove its case and you tried to cover up these

activities, you're going to jail, Angela, for perhaps as long as five

Five years? Good Lord, Angela.

Oh, Peter, I've been set up.

I'm going to find out who did it.

And for your father's sake, I hope your name doesn't come up.

Let her go, son. Let her go.

I could be talked into dinner and a movie.

Oh, hi.

Good to see you there.

I know.

Well?

I'd like to, but, um... Dad moved out last night, and I think I should spend

some time with Mom.

I don't know. Sometimes I just act so stupid.

Who says parents can't be stupid?

I was just a kid when my old man took off.

The only thing I remember about him was his expertise with a belt strap.

He was a real home -run hitter.

Well, I've always used my parents' marriages as... Yardstick, you know,

comparing my relationships to theirs.

I guess the perfect marriage isn't so perfect.

Looking for perfect in an imperfect world.

You're setting yourself up for a lot of disappointment.

Hi, Mom.

Hi. Any call?

Nope. Nobody called.

How about you and I go out for dinner tonight? My treat.

Oh, sweetie.

Thank you.

I'm really not very hungry. We'll do it another time, okay?

Okay.

Chase Duberti, please. This is his daughter.

No.

No message.

I'm not sure if we should be doing this. I don't know if Duane would approve.

Of course he would.

He is very possessive.

Well, he knows I'm only trying to thank you for that.

Fascinating interview you gave me today.

You know, I had no idea an article on the next generation of the Valley's rich

and powerful people could be so compelling.

But Dwayne taught me not to think of myself as rich and powerful.

He taught me to think of myself as normal.

That must be difficult.

My bet is... The Stavros children don't handle things as well as you.

Oh, I don't know.

Dwayne doesn't really know Skylar, but he likes Eric a lot.

Tell me about Skylar.

She's very nice and very attractive.

Ha! There she is.

Skylar!

Over here.

This is Guy Stafford.

Yes, we've met.

Still selling life insurance, Mrs. Stafford?

Life insurance?

You told me you were a magazine writer.

Which is it?

Insurance or magazines?

Actually, neither.

I am a writer.

But I work for one of those publications you pick up at supermarket check

stands. I'm trying to do an article on billionaire Peter Stavros and his many

children.

Now will you sit down and talk to me?

You lied to me.

The whole time you were just using me to get to Skyler.

Some people are like that, Emma.

Come on.

We don't need this.

You must start meeting with the electrical contractor.

Well, I'm sure he took care of things. I was held up in San Francisco.

The attorney's no doubt.

Oh, you know all about it, don't you?

If you want to survive in this valley, it pays to stay on top of things,

especially where Angela's concerned.

Well, she's facing some serious charges.

I hope they lock her up and throw away the keys.

You and Lance must spend a lot of time speculating on her demise.

Oh, no, no, no. We avoid discussing Angela. Life's a lot more pleasant that

Probably avoid discussing me, too.

Oh, no, no, no, no. We talk about you all the time.

I mean, in fact, you're one of those things that we agree on.

As soon as you get out of our life, we're going to celebrate we're getting

deliriously drunk.

Melissa, we may never get back together.

Hell, this winery may never even open.

But if your father -in -law and my sister keep seeing each other, we're

be in each other's lives for long.

You'd like that, wouldn't you?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Why don't you show me what you and the contractor worked on?

Well, all dressed up for me?

I've missed you, Miss Marlowe.

You haven't been returning my calls.

I'm tired of being used. Oh, nobody likes being used. Think how everybody's

going to feel when they find out who you are.

Are you going somewhere?

Maybe. Tony Compson, I presume.

What business is it of yours?

Mr. Compson is in business with Chase.

That makes it my business.

Your business is to find out what's going on in their partnership.

Thank you very much.

Tony has never done anything to you.

Don't you even have a shade of decency? I mean, can't you leave anyone alone?

Probably for you.

Hello? Hi, it's me. I'm in the lobby.

I'll be right there.

All I want is information.

Nothing more.

Lock the door on your way out.

I'll be sure and do that.

Hi. Oh, hi.

It's nice to see you, too.

How did, uh, dinner in the city come?

I'd love to get away from this place for a while.

You know what they say, when the going gets tough,

the tough go shopping.

Sorry, I'm just not in the mood for this. Oh, come on, you've been cooped up

long, and it's just an excuse to get out of the house. You don't have to buy,

just feed.

Hey, now look at this. I've never seen this before.

No. Yes.

Come on, it'll be fun. Now, come on. Vicki. I am fit, mother.

Just let me take control this time. Get in there.

This stuff's really cute. Yeah, yeah.

Boy, I'll tell you, styles have changed since I was pregnant with you.

Then you had a choice of large tent and larger tent.

Oh.

Oh, now, you know, this is... This is really kind of nice. Well, try it on.

And this. Come on. And this, too.

Oh, come on. Yeah, why not?

Thanks.

Isn't there some way you can meet Dad halfway?

Honey, look, I appreciate you dragging me here. It is exactly what I needed.

were right.

This is something your dad and I are going to have to work out together.

Well, I have something at stake here, too, you know.

I'm too old to come from a broken home.

Here you are, lady.

Thank you. Thank you.

Hi.

Emma. Vicki.

I didn't know you were expected.

I didn't even know you were married.

Not that you have to be to have children. Although, it helps, I guess.

Anyway, congratulations.

I think.

Emma, Vicki's pregnant.

I can't believe it.

Welcome to the club.

It's okay.

It just doesn't make sense.

Makes perfect sense to me.

Eric has never forgiven me for discovering what he did with my checks.

But arranging for thousands of gallons of sulfates to be dumped at Tuscany

Downs? Well, that's preposterous. Well, it's his way of getting back at me.

You're accusing my son of committing a major felony, destroying private

property, all just to get back at you? Well, that's what I've been accused of,

trying to get back at Chase. I don't see the difference.

I won't accept this, Angela. Not without proof.

Hi, Pete.

Hi, Pete.

Oh, Kelly.

Hello, Emma. Hi.

Don't set a place for dinner for me tonight. I'll be eating out. Yes, Emma.

Emma, are you going to see that Carlotti person again?

No, Maggie.

She really needs a friend right now. Taste moved out a few days ago.

And until they work things out, she really shouldn't be going through this

pregnancy alone.

Hello, Emma. Hi.

This is Channing. Is there anything more I can do for you before I take lunch?

Yes, get the New Globe on the phone for me. The Society editor.

or whoever it is that prints the local gossip?

There's no telling what the long -term damage might be to your vineyard.

Nobody's going to appear with my plan.

We'll do what we can with this vineyard.

Meantime, Angela Channing's going to have to buy me another one.

Well, I can't imagine anyone having a more airtight case than you do.

Well, that's a good thing.

If you don't mind my asking, what is it exactly that she has against you?

Angela is obsessed with absolute power, and I absolutely get in her way.

I don't know about Angela Channing, but you strike me as a man who's used to

getting what he wants.

Anything wrong with that?

Well, I'm not really the one to ask, because I'm the same way.

Chase, got a set?

Sure, come in.

Ann Brixey, Jose Molina, Gwen Fuller with the State Department of Health

Services. Ann and Jose are on the Board of Supervisors with me.

Sorry to interrupt, Chase, but we have to talk.

It's okay.

What's up?

Ann and I both got calls from a New Globe reporter.

Ann?

It's about you and Maggie.

The reporter wanted to know if your marital instability, his term, not mine,

going to affect our support in your campaign.

Well, you're here.

I do appreciate your support.

You know my personal life has nothing to do with my politics.

That's exactly what we said.

But if the press wants a connection, they'll find it.

Or make it.

A story like this is bound to affect you in the popularity polls.

Angela on one side, Richard on the other.

When are these people going to leave me alone?

We're going to have to do something to deflect this whole thing.

Why don't we get the staff together and meet at campaign headquarters in, say,

an hour?

Good. All right. See you there. Thanks.

Sorry about this, Gwen. We're going to have to cut it short.

No problem.

Oh, hi. Hi, Ann.

Hello, Vicki.

Hey. What are you doing here?

Well, I can never seem to get you on the phone.

And, uh, I miss you. I miss you, too.

Well, this is Gwen Fuller with the State Department of Health Services. My

daughter, Vicki.

This is kind of a bad time, honey. I'm just on my way out.

Well, why don't we make an appointment for tomorrow, then?

Appointment for your old man.

How about brunch?

Uh, that'll be great. 11 o 'clock at Tuscany Inn?

Perfect. Okay.

See you then. You take care.

Well, we might as well all go out together.

You didn't. I did.

Come on.

I had nothing to do with it, Chase. I didn't either.

So kill me for helping nature take its course.

Can't we all just sit down and have a civilized meal?

You're both going to have to make an effort, you know.

You okay?

I'm a little tired.

I'm fine.

It's fine.

How could you possibly discuss our personal lives with Richard Channing?

I explained to you. I ran into Richard. It was splattered across the pages of

the New Globe.

Our personal lives.

From your pregnancy to me moving out, how do you explain that?

I have no idea where this came from.

Emma.

Emma? Telling Emma is like telling the world. Emma is my friend. She wouldn't

something like that. She talks to Angela. Angela talks to Lance. He puts

the paper.

I certainly hope this nonsense hasn't damaged the campaign beyond repair.

Dad, we're not here to argue.

No, Vicki, we're here to discuss your father's political campaign. Apparently

that's all he's interested in.

Why shouldn't I be interested in what's going on with my life?

I've wasted enough time on your problem. Wait.

That's an interesting way to define our life together, isn't it? How would you

define it?

I've looked after you, difficulty after difficulty, and what have I gotten? No

trust. And you've certainly not given me any support in return. Chase, you don't

do something for somebody that you supposedly love because you expect to

something in return.

It's a two -way street, my dear. All I'm asking for is a little understanding.

You know, in a way, we were both raped, Maggie.

That and this pregnancy affects us both.

But you can't seem to understand that.

I'm sorry.

Okay, honey.

No, I think these are things that needed to be said.

In a way, I feel better.

At least I know where I stand.

Hope you don't mind my enjoying your garden.

All right, all right. I apologize.

Oh, I figured you were here to do an on -the -spot interview with the abandoned

wife. Well, I'm not giving any interviews, Richard, but why don't you

up? You're pretty good at that. Maggie, I had absolutely nothing to do with that

story.

I know that's no excuse. I am the... publisher of the newspaper, and I should

know what stories are coming down, but I promise you, I had no idea about this

one.

I'm having some trouble controlling Mr.

Compson.

Well, your troubles are becoming my troubles. I know, and I'm sorry.

I'd never do a thing like that.

Not to you, at least.

Is there anything I can do to make it up?

Now, wait. Hold on.

Not even friendship?

Not if there's a price tag on it. There's no price tag.

I know maybe you're unsure about a few things these days, but my friendship

shouldn't be one of them.

You can always count on me.

You'll take care of that. If you need me, I'll be in the city, all right?

Thanks. Hey.

Hi.

You got those oil samples?

Yeah, they're on the way to the lab. I just sent my assistant to get to the

flight to Sacramento. Uh -huh.

Um, if you're going into the city, is there any chance I could phone you on

Absolutely. I was just about to take off. Great. Thank you.

I'm going into the city. Uh, what are you up to?

Oh, I was sticking around.

Skyler's picking me up. We're going out to dinner.

I'll be with you in a sec.

You've been seeing a lot of Skyler lately.

Yeah, I like him. That's what I do when I like somebody.

Be careful. You know that Falcon Crest bunch.

You be careful.

Do you like it?

Hey, it's spectacular.

I didn't know you were so multi -talented.

Well, it's just my way of saying thank you for being so kind to me.

Don't be silly, my dear.

You owe me no thanks.

I sure don't agree with that.

Angela, I'd love to paint you, too, if you'd sit for me. Oh, I don't think I'm

suitable subject.

Of course you would be.

You'll be staying for dinner, won't you?

Oh, well, no.

I'm late for picking up Tony.

Well, tomorrow night, then.

Okay. Bye -bye.

I think you had better put an end to that.

An end to what?

Skyler and Tony Compson.

Now, you pay her bill so you can set the rules.

I happen to like that man.

Well, you don't know him.

He married Julia for her money, and he's trying the same thing with Skyler.

Tony has money of his own.

Not everyone is motivated by ulterior motives, my dear.

Really? Name two.

Honey, what time are our dinner reservations?

Eight o 'clock.

Let's make it an early evening.

I'm closing in on another block of New Globe stock. I want to get a fresh start

when the market opens tomorrow.

You're taking a lot of chances with this thing, aren't you?

It's the only way to do it, darling.

It's the only way to beat Richard Channing.

You know what Richard's problem is?

He's dealing with his heart more than his head. He's emotionally attached to

that newspaper after losing Tuscany Downs and all.

It's all he's got left.

That newspaper is the only thing that makes him real.

What's the paper to you?

A life of not writing on Angela Channing's coattails.

Is that all that's behind this?

Well, there's power.

Oh, power.

Pure and simple.

Do you realize something?

What? That in a couple of days, we are going to own the New Globe.

Richard is on the ropes.

And there's nothing that he can do to stop me. Well, what happens then? I

after you own the paper?

I'm going to do something incredibly petty.

I'm going to fire Richard Channing.

I guess that's all part of having all that power.

Oh, yes, it is.

Yes,

it is.

No, not next week. Not tomorrow.

I don't care. You can play golf anytime.

I want this over with now.

And I don't care how much Lance is offering for outstanding shares. Beat

offer. I am not going to sit here and watch Ecklund take over this newspaper.

I don't think that would be a smart decision, Mr. Chandler. Lawson, do me a

favor. Please do not tell me what is, what is not smart business, all right?

Thank you very much.

The new globe is mine, and I am not going to let it go.

Period.

You call me back with better news.

You won't get away with this, Johnny.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you.

Not at all.

I just thought you might like to spend some time with your son.

I certainly do.

I'll be back for him in a little bit.

Okie dokie.

Who is Miss Jones?

Why do you ask?

Where did you hear the name?

A call came in this afternoon.

At 4 .15, a man called, looking for Miss Jones.

And I told him that there was no one here by that name, but he insisted that

take a message.

He refused to leave his name.

The next time he calls, you let me know.

Immediately.

around on me.

Don't you think you've had enough, Miss Gioberti?

Too much and not enough.

Another.

Hi.

Long time no Vicki.

You missed your classes today.

Question is, did my classes miss me?

You missed your classes yesterday, too.

Yep.

I figured that meant things weren't going so good on the home front.

Not only are you the most noble man God ever created, but you're a mind reader,

too.

You're drunk.

And so perceptive.

Is there anything you can't do?

See if Dean is still around.

You know, I've been doing some thinking, Dan.

Want to know what I've been thinking?

I've been thinking you're a guy who's a little too perfect for an imperfect

person such as myself.

You want to tell me what happened with your parents?

No. I want the person of the second part, you, to leave the person of the

part, me, alone.

That's your way, isn't it?

You start to get close and you pull away.

You're afraid if someone gets too close, you're going to get hurt.

Afraid to take the chance.

I've taken all my chances.

Not with me, you haven't.

See, the way I see it, your folks have some problems, so you jump to the

conclusion that relationships don't work.

Then to prove how much you think you know, you go out of your way to make

difficult between us.

Yeah, well, what makes you think we had anything going in the first place?

What makes you think we didn't?

This conversation isn't going anywhere.

No, but you are.

You wanted to see me, Dan? Yeah, pour this lady into a cab and make sure she

gets home in one piece.

Come on, Vic.

Are you trying to tell me the prosecution thinks they have enough

send me to jail?

I think you better look for yourself.

These photostats make up the main body of the prosecution's case.

It's a series of confidential memos ordering the disposal of sulfates at the

Tuscany Downs site, schedules of payments.

The last one is the most incriminating.

It instructs the Franklin waste disposers to at all costs prevent your

from learning of your arrangements.

Angela, how did you expect to get away with this? I've never even seen these.

The prosecution contends that you signed each memo.

That is your signature, isn't it, Angela?

Well, it looks like my signature.

But somebody forged this, just as I have my checks.

If you're about to implicate Eric... Somebody is signing my name to things.

I've already had a handwriting expert look these over.

The results were inconclusive.

If they're forgeries, they're some of the best he's seen.

Peter, I swear I had nothing to do with this. Please believe me.

Even if you're guilty, I'll stand by you.

After all, you are my wife.

Peter. I'm sorry, Angela.

Oh.

Is there anything you want to add to your report before I take it to

Yeah, uh, extent of crop damage, analysis of the water table, estimated

time and cost of cleanup. I can't see that you've left anything out.

I'll be able to make that last flight.

I'm late for a campaign staff meeting. I'll walk out with you.

Oh, go ahead and get that. I can turn that on. No, no, no.

Workday is over. Let the service take care of it.

No, no, no message

Richard? Hi, it's Maggie.

Why, hello there.

I certainly never expected to hear from you.

Well, that makes two of us.

I needed a friend.

What a coincidence.

I just happened to be one.

Something wrong, Maggie?

No, no.

I was alone, and I felt the baby kick for the first time.

That's wonderful.

Oh, I just wanted to share it with somebody.

I'm glad you did.

You know, I always think it's amazing how soon it is that children start

their parents around.

Yes, you're right. I never thought of that.

So, how are things going?

Fine.

Oh, who am I kidding? Not so fine.

You tell me your story and I'll tell you mine.

Oh, Richard.

You don't want to listen to my problems.

Sure I do.

Isn't that what friends are for?

Maggie G. Bertie.

Get the taillights out of the way.

I didn't mean to do that.

Mrs. Miller, she tried to stop me, but she's no match for my speed and my

cunning. I wouldn't think so.

I was just thinking about redoing Cole's room for the baby. You know, making it

the nursery. Get some ideas.

How are you doing, Maggie?

Confused.

You know the eternal dilemma. Pink walls are blue.

How about a cup of coffee?

No, no thanks.

No, I just stopped by to make you an offer.

Oh, now, now.

You did such a good job with that article.

You remember that article.

I have circulation just right through the roof.

How would you like to come to work for me at the New Globe again?

No, that's very sweet of you, but I'm just... It's not sweet.

Listen, you did such a hatchet job on me, I want you to go to work on some

people.

I'm sorry. I mean, I appreciate it and I thank you, but I'm just not... I'm not

up to it right now.

All right.

But the offer stands.

The baby. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

You feel that?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. See?

Well,

well. Another night out with Skylar Kimball?

Melissa? Yeah. As a matter of fact, Skylar and I do have plans.

For dinner.

I'd invite you to join us, but I doubt that you'd accept.

You're right.

We don't eat with hypocrites.

Lance, not here. It's all right, Melissa.

Lance, I've got something to say. Now's as good a time as any.

Why am I a hypocrite? Two months.

My mom hasn't been gone even two months. And you're hightailing around town with

somebody new.

If that's not hypocritical, I don't know what is.

I wanted to marry your mother.

She wanted to return to the convent.

We both have our own lives to live.

Do us all a favor.

Live here somewhere else. Come on, Lance. You can't hurt us. Let's go.

Hi,

Tony.

It's not Tony.

What do you want?

You, Miss Marlow.

Kit Marlow is your real name, isn't it?

What?

What do you want from me?

You've got to kill me, aren't you?