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Previously on Falcon Crest.

Meredith, what's going on?

Michael. What are you talking about?

The trade.

The child from Ms. Jones.

Come on, kid. Jump or I'll throw you off.

Tony, look out!

I'll tell you the truth.

I want you to know all of it. All right, then tell me.

Melissa. No.

Dad, it's Lance.

I need your help.

No.

Where's my baby?

Where's my baby?

And tonight.

You ever heard of a fella named Dan Fix?

Can't you see she's trying to manipulate us?

You are my latest bargaining chip in this game.

You and five million in cold hard cash.

Sir, she is in shock. I know.

I know.

All right, look.

In my book, by my phone, there's a listing for Dr.

Houston. Yeah. You tell him there's an emergency. Don't give him any details.

Get him over here. Yeah.

You can't die on me, Meredith.

You've got to tell me what went wrong.

We can keep her under observation for 72 hours.

Any longer than that, we'd have to get a court order.

He'll never come to that.

Is everything all right, Miss Channing?

Oh, yes, Charlie.

I just wish you'd call.

Perhaps Mr.

Stavros has yet to reach his destination.

Perhaps.

Morning.

I thought you'd like to have a look before I have this entered into the

ledger.

We're in the red again.

Well, it's hardly the end of the world.

No. It'll probably be the end of my job as assistant manager if I don't figure

out a way to turn things around.

With a project this big, it takes a little time to make a profit.

And I wouldn't want the general manager to fire someone that works as hard as

you do.

As a matter of fact, I've been wanting to reward you for quite some time.

Oh, here it is.

A trip to Hawaii?

The weather's beautiful this time of year.

For two?

Of course.

It would be a shame not to have someone to share it with.

Someone by the name of Vicki Gioberti, for instance.

I'm becoming very fond of that young lady.

There seems to be more to this than a pat on the back and at a boy, isn't

Getting Vicki and me together is real important to you.

That's not my top priority.

Good.

Vicki and I will decide when to go off on a romantic little vacation.

On our time, with our money.

Dan, not everything I do has a string attached to it.

Never kid a kidder.

Shut that kid up.

Aaron Jones, murdered.

Unidentified body, tentatively identified as that of Aaron Jones.

Suspected murderer. Clean.

Good. No mention of us.

Bad.

No mention of Meredith Braxton.

Which means there's still a witness unaccounted for.

Jenning residence.

Richard Channing. And I'm sure you know who this is.

Seems we have a problem, Mr. Channing. You're damn right we do, Green.

You double -crossed me. I delivered Miss Jones and I got nothing.

Now, where's my son?

In good hands.

More to the question, where is Meredith Braxton?

I don't know what the hell you're talking about. Stop playing the games

me what you want.

Money, most definitely.

How much money are we talking about?

And Miss Braxton.

I told you, I don't know where she is.

We'll talk.

Make the usual inquiries.

See if the authorities are keeping Miss Braxton on ice.

Oh, that poor girl.

She lost her sister.

Do you wish me to accompany you to the spa?

No.

I want you to get a message to Richard's nanny, Meredith Braxton.

When can I talk to her?

Well, I've got her loaded up with painkillers.

I doubt that she'll be in any condition to talk for at least another 18 to 24

hours. Mr. Channing?

We've just received a call from Miss Braxton.

I assume you put them off.

Quite satisfactorily.

Did you get a name?

The woman refused to leave a name. However, I kept her on the line long

for security to complete the trace.

Mr. Channing, the call came from Falcon Crest.

I took the liberty of booking you in adjoining rooms, but Dan said no.

It was to protect your reputation.

Well, you should have spoken to me first.

Well, I agree. That's why I'm here.

I thought you might use your influence.

We'll just see about that.

What are you two plotting?

Seven days in Hawaii.

We already discussed this, Angela.

You have, but we haven't.

Excuse us.

Can't you see she's trying to manipulate us? Of course I can. But if you're

aware of it and I'm aware of it, it's not going to work now, is it? We're

set up.

And so pleasantly too.

Just pretend we won the lottery.

I don't like it. Well, you can suffer on the beach.

Now pack your bags. The plane leaves at eight tonight.

And smile.

Like a wise man said, never kid a kidder.

What are you doing, little buddy?

Mommy mad at me?

Of course not.

Come here.

What would ever give you an idea like that, huh?

Because she went away without saying goodbye.

Your mommy's a little sick, that's all.

It doesn't have anything to do with you.

As a matter of fact, she told me to tell you that she loves you very much.

When is she coming home?

Soon, little buddy.

Real soon.

Excuse me?

The outdoors.

Eric Stavros is here?

He knows his way in.

And I know a certain little person that would love a snack right now, huh?

Okay.

Right on time.

If you can get Melissa in here, maybe we can close this deal in time for me to

get in and run a golf.

We're taking care of business now.

Melissa doesn't want anything more to do with it. That suits me fine.

All duly executed and notarized.

One cashier's check, as promised.

And if you'd be so kind to sign them, please.

That was relative.

Long overdue.

Now that you don't have a winery to play around with anymore, I imagine you'll

be moving on to other...

Got one already.

As long as my father's out of town, I'll be running the domestic operations of

Stavros Industries.

So you'll be staying in the area, then?

Unfortunately.

You are still there.

Uh, yeah.

I'm sorry to bother you, but Vicki just left for Hawaii with Dan Fix.

Why are you telling me this now?

Well, Angela paid for their trip. She is just, she's forcing the two of them

together, and I don't understand why.

Vicki is old enough to know her own mind.

The prospect of having a convicted murder for a son -in -law, this doesn't

bother you?

You want me to say I don't approve of Dan Fix? Okay, I don't approve of Dan

You happy?

Chase, I won't be happy until I know more about him. And if that means that I

have to go to Oklahoma and find out for myself, then... For heaven's sake, this

is something that's been bothering me. And if anybody goes to Oklahoma, it'll

me.

Thank you.

Sir, my phone.

You have news?

Nobody knows from Meredith Braxton.

Her apartment's empty. She hasn't been admitted to any hospital within 50

The cops don't even know she exists.

It appears that Mr. Channing has been less than candid with us.

And that makes me very angry.

I do believe we're going to have to test his resolve.

How's my baby?

Hanging on by a thread.

I checked all the hospitals in the area.

Meredith Braxton isn't in any of them.

She's pretty good with bandages. Maybe she's treating herself.

I suspect a certain Dr.

Houston's even better.

His car pulled into your driveway two days ago.

Now, I don't like being deceived, Channing. Neither do I.

We made an agreement.

Miss Jones for my baby.

You went back on it.

I upped the ante.

And I'm upping it again.

The Braxton woman and five million.

Fast. You're going to have to lower your price, Green.

I could get you possibly a hundred thousand by tonight.

Perhaps a million by noon tomorrow.

But I can't exactly pull five million out of my local teller machine.

I'll give you 72 hours.

And you better hope... I don't run on a baby formula between now and then.

Hey, Vaughn, just this side of town. I've got men on the way there now.

Let's go.

He was long gone before he got here.

I want you to turn this park inside out. You look for anything that might tell

us where he is.

Come on, go!

What?

The tape for the telephone.

Better luck next time, Green.

It's no longer enough to get my son back.

That monster's gonna die.

Help you with something?

Yeah, I'm looking for March Ridley.

I was kind of hoping you were looking for a tank full of gas.

I'm March. What can I do for you?

My name is Chase Gioberti. I understand you're the police chief here.

Yeah.

Police chief, gas station owner, former mayor, been about everything around here

except the local preacher.

You ever heard of a fella named Dan Fix?

You a friend of his?

No.

My daughter is.

You own a basement, Mr. Giverty?

Basement? No.

Then build one, lock your daughter in it, and throw away the key.

Fixes bad news from start to finish.

I understand he killed a police officer.

Yeah, that's right.

He swept into town here about six, seven years ago and married a local girl

named Suzanne Burton.

Oh, yeah, my daughter mentioned her.

Well, he got real drunk one night. Beat up Suzanne pretty good.

I sent a man out to check on her. Next thing I know, we're buried. One of my

best officers.

You know, where I come from, you spend the rest of your life in jail. You kill

cop. How did he get out?

Damn judge called it second -degree murder. Then he gets out of state pen

good behavior.

Kind of makes you wish lynch mobs hadn't gone out of style.

How can I get hold of this Suzanne Burton?

You can't. She disappeared about a week after the arrest. Haven't been heard

from since.

How about her family?

Well, they're here, but I'd stay away from them if I was you, Mr. Giverny.

See, they don't like fix no more than I do.

All right.

Thanks.

You're planning to stay? There's a nice little motel down the road there about

half a mile. All right, I appreciate it. All right.

I want you to keep an eye on Mr. Giverty, son.

Make sure he has a pleasant stay.

How do you feel?

Like hell.

What about Michael?

How was he doing?

Fine.

It was all my fault.

Nonsense.

There's nothing you could have done to stop it.

I started with you.

I hired Green.

I didn't know he was going to kidnap anybody.

I just wanted him to get my sister out of Borneo.

Where you sent her.

Aaron Jones?

That makes sense.

Tapes.

Well, what in heaven's name have you done?

Aaron told me that you tried to set her up.

That you tried to kill Chase.

She told me the truth right before she died.

I'm sorry.

Come on. I don't want to hear any damn apology. Who's Green?

And where is he?

Meredith.

Damn it!

Now stay awake.

Come on now.

You got a phone call from Falcon Crest today.

What does Angela Channing have to do with this?

Mr. Channing, you're going to have to leave. Come on, now.

Come on, I need some answers.

Please.

Angela.

What? Help me get the job as nanny.

She helped me fire yours.

Mr. Channing.

Nothing more.

Mr. Channing.

If Mr. Stavros should call,

tell him I'm at the hospital.

fulfilling my community service.

You know that if I could go in your place, I would. Just get the letter

Right away, Mrs. Channing.

Where have you been? I missed you at breakfast.

Do you know what an amazing world we live in, Mother? You could test yourself

for pregnancy in the privacy of your own home.

Mrs.

Channing?

Richard Channing is on the phone for you.

I'm calling for Meredith Braxton.

She wanted me to send you her best wishes.

What are you talking about?

I fired her. I don't know what you hope to gain, Angela, by foisting an

incompetent nanny on me. Is this some kind of a game?

Not anymore.

Goodbye, Angela.

Sir, do you think that Mrs. Channing could be mixed up in this kidnapping?

Meredith says she isn't.

But it was Angela who put Meredith here in the first place.

And that's going to cost Angela Channing dearly.

Hi. I hope you don't mind.

No. I just want to stop by for a second to see how you and Joseph were.

Oh, I'm all right.

Joseph's a little rattled.

And how about Melissa?

I haven't seen her since we took her to the hospital.

I put her there, Dad.

I drove her right out of Vermont.

You, you don't know that.

Yeah, I do.

That's why I'm staying away.

So just make it worse for her.

Lance, Melissa's your wife. If you really care about her, you'll work it

I'm not sure I can.

Sure you can.

You're strong.

pull through that.

If there's anything I can do, you just tell me, huh?

Okay.

All right, thanks.

Uh, Dad?

I'm sorry about Skyler.

Mrs. Burton?

What do you want? My name is Chase G. Burton. I'd like to talk to you if I

about your daughter and a fellow named Dan Fix.

My daughter is lost to us, mister.

It's something I try to forget every day of my life.

I understand.

My daughter's involved with him.

I need to know what she's getting into.

What does he want?

Stop asking about Dan Fix.

This is private property, mister. Leave us in peace.

This is important. I thought maybe you could help. Maybe you've got a hearing

problem. I want you off this place now.

Well, if you change your mind, I'm at the Ridley Motel.

Charlie, have you heard any news from Richard's house yet?

Well, if you do hear anything, will you please call me?

Because I won't rest until I know what he's up to.

Thank you.

Good morning, Dr. Weathers.

The head nurse told me you were in the outer office filing patients' records.

You're under court order to do community service. That's exactly what you're

going to do, so stay off the phone.

I understand you're raising a fund for a new CAT scan machine.

Yes, I have been.

Well, buy it.

Mrs. Channing, this is extremely generous.

I don't know what to say.

Well, would you think about it out in the hall, please? I need some privacy.

Dr. Weather, Melissa comes and she refuses to eat and insists on being sent

home. One of our psychiatric patients.

I'll talk to her.

Perhaps I could be of some help. I mean, after all, she is my grandson's wife.

And I'm a community servant.

Well, she is family.

Trust me.

I heard all about the night you checked in.

You poor little thing.

You shouldn't be trusted with scissors.

There's nothing wrong with me, Angela.

Well, aren't these interesting little straps?

You know, if they ever let you go home, I'll see that you have some extras.

You're not listening to me.

I'm not crazy.

Of course not.

You were just practicing yourself, which you're not very good at.

I also hear that...

You won't eat.

Not until they get me out of here.

But I'm part of the food brigade.

As a community servant, it's my job to fatten you up.

Melissa, do you know what a feeding tube is?

They put it up your nose and you swallow it down into your tummy.

I know it sounds terribly uncomfortable, but after a couple of days, you

wouldn't live without it.

He wouldn't dare.

This is no way to get a Hawaiian chance.

It's bad for the skin anyway.

We're going to get oil on the ship?

Well, we can always spend the night in the other room Angela got for us.

You know, I've never had such a great time in my whole life.

I think we should do this every year.

Every year, huh?

Sounds serious.

I didn't mean it that way.

Didn't you?

You're in love with a man with a past. You sure you want that?

Listen to you. I used to be the one running from this relationship.

I'm not running from you.

Matter of fact, I'm not running at all.

I want this to be a nice, easy stroll.

Will you walk with me?

Aren't you overdressed?

Can

I

come in?

Come in.

Mrs. Chiavatti, sir.

Forgive me, Richard. I just... I figured you probably hadn't had a decent meal

in a while, so I... You're right about that. Come in, come in. I said thank

Garth.

Is this okay?

Yes.

I hadn't heard from you, so... I assume there's no good news.

There's no news, period.

Waiting gets worse by the hour.

Sorry.

I saw a doctor.

Downstairs. Oh, yes.

I have one standing by, just in case Michael should need some medical

Because he was going through his bag, and when he saw me, it was like, you

he'd committed a crime or something.

Oh,

does that smell good.

You know, and you're right, I can't remember the last time I had a good

What? What's going on?

Nothing.

I should never have got you a... I'm not involved in this in your condition.

The hell with my condition. We are friends.

You're going to have to trust somebody.

I know.

Maybe you'll teach me how to do that someday.

I think you better just get out of town.

This is no place for an outsider asking questions about a man named Fix.

Mrs. Burton, I've got the answer to a couple of questions.

I know Fix killed a police officer.

It's obvious that he's caused your family great pain.

But it wasn't Dan's fault.

None of it.

What are you telling me? I've said my piece.

No, wait a minute. I've got to know.

Well, then you talk to a lawyer named Ben Crawley. He defended Dan.

Where can I find him?

He left town the day Dan went to prison.

I work at the courthouse.

Come by tomorrow and I'll try to find out where he went.

Good

morning.

How did this happen?

What do you want?

You know what I want. A mission about Crawley, Vick's lawyer.

Never heard the name.

I've got work to do.

Look at this to you.

This gentleman giving you a hard time, Mabel?

He was just leaving.

Sorry.

This won't stop me.

I don't know how much you remember about him, but I was in and out of here all

night and all day.

You made a full confession of your sins.

I don't know whether it was your remorse talking or your medication.

You can believe it or not, but if anything happens to your baby, I'll

able to live with myself. If anything happens to my baby, you won't be able to

live, period.

I'll do anything you want, anything you ask. I want to know who Green is, where

he is.

He's a professional mercenary.

The only way to contact him is through a post office box.

If I knew more, I'd tell you. How does somebody like you get to know somebody

like Green?

I was in state. I was in CIA.

You were with the CIA?

My God.

My nanny was with the CIA.

All right, now maybe Green has a reason to be terrified of you. I don't know.

Maybe he's afraid because you're going to nail him in a court of law.

Maybe he's just afraid.

Whatever.

You are my latest bargaining chip.

You and five million in cold, hard cash.

Then make the trade.

Turn me over.

Oh, now, that's so very saintly of you. It's too bad you weren't this charitable

before the kidnapping.

I'm not trying to be saintly.

I want Green as badly as you do.

And I suspect that I can do a better job of taking him out.

Why did Angela Channing help bring you here?

That's easy.

She hates you.

She'll do anything she can to get rid of you.

What's going on? Oh, I'm decorating my new office.

I hope you don't mind.

Uh, soda water rocks.

Anything? No.

I spent the last couple of days going over the books at Stavros Industries.

You can imagine how surprised I was when I found out my father's a full partner

here. Oh, that.

Peter needed a tax shelter, so I gave it to him. But he had no intention of

meddling. Angela, it's been losing money since you took it. We lost money long

before that.

Well, you don't care whether it makes a dime.

You're using it to promote Falcon Crest, and that's smart for you, dumb for us.

I didn't know you were prone to exaggerations.

You've been booking one courtesy junket in here after another.

Restaurant owners, wine distributors, news reporters, and you've done a hell

a job selling them on Falcon Crest.

Well, Peter knew exactly what he was getting into, and he didn't mind.

He'd tell you the same thing if he were here.

You can have your cake and eat it, too.

This place can turn a profit and still be a showcase for falcon goods.

I intend to prove it to you.

You do, eh?

Oh, by the way, have you heard about Melissa?

I really don't remember what happened.

Something snapped and here I am exactly where I shouldn't be.

I had to tell Cole, you know.

I can't lose Joseph.

You're not going to lose Joseph. I just think it might be better if he spent

some time with his father.

No, no, no, no, no.

If it's me you're thinking about, don't, okay? Don't worry about it, please.

There is nothing wrong with me.

Get out get out of here. I don't want to see your face. Just get out get out

Baby

I'm

so sorry I Don't know what else to

say

First things first.

How's my son?

Oh, he's fine.

I'm surprising myself, Channing. I'm getting real handy with diapers.

How are the arrangements coming?

I'll have the money for you late tomorrow.

Now, uh, Meredith's in pretty bad shape. I don't know whether I'll be able to

ship her alive.

Ship her any way you want.

Just ship her.

Now, listen carefully, because I'm only going to say this once.

3801 Park Street.

It's a warehouse.

Leave Meredith and the money in the parking.

Everything checks out?

I'll give you a call on your car phone. I'll let you know where to pick up the

kid. I want more guarantees, Green.

It was all at the area code. I couldn't finish the trace.

All right.

Better find a mortuary.

You know what we need.

My friend's friend claims that Richard's house is like a fortress.

You mean his gardener? Yes. Well, everybody knows Richard's house is like

fortress. My friend's friend claims that it's worse than ever. He isn't

permitted within 50 feet of the house. It all started the day Miss Braxton

disappeared.

Anything else?

Yes. My friend's friend said... Oh, please, Charlie.

Don't make it so hard to follow. Let's just call in the gardener. Yes, Mrs.

Channing. My friend's gardener friend said... There were gunshots last week.

Richard told the help it was an accident.

But Miss Braxton has not been seeing since.

He's afraid to go to the sheriff.

Well, he may be.

But I'm not.

You know, I have a hunch that Richard has made the connection between Miss

and Meredith Braxton.

He could be responsible for everything that's happened.

It's so romantic, Mom. I think I could stay here forever.

Yeah, well, a week is long enough.

Come on, I miss you.

I've been trying to get a hold of Dad in his office as he's out of town.

Mom?

I'm here.

Well, what's up? Where is he?

Honey, I'm going to be straight with you.

Your father is in Ridley, Oklahoma. He's trying to find out what he can about

Dan. Why?

Because we are concerned about you, Vicki.

We want to know the truth about him, and we want you to know it, too.

Well, thanks for all your trust, Mom.

But I already know the truth.

What was that all about?

Dad's checking up on you.

He's gone to Ridley, Oklahoma.

What are you doing? I'm getting up on the next flight out of here.

Vicki, your dad's in terrible danger.

You must have been logging some hefty miles, Mr. Giverty. Full tank yesterday,

flat empty today.

That's to say I'm getting the lay of the land.

That'll be, uh, 22 even.

Here we go.

You gonna be, uh, heading back to California?

How do you know I'm from California?

Well, you're staying at the Ridley Motel. Who do you think owns it?

Don't give me any hints. You do.

Yeah, I make it a habit to keep an eye on the guest register.

It's very, uh, thorough of you.

Well, I am the chief of police. I don't like for our visitors to forget that.

All right.

You didn't answer my question. We're going to be seeing more of you around

You wouldn't have to ask me that if you didn't make me settle up my motel bill

every day.

Knock, knock.

What is that supposed to be?

A peace offering?

Well, it better be.

Otherwise, think of the way.

I mean, all over the Bay Area, couples are celebrating their wedding

anniversaries today without their roses.

And what are we supposed to be celebrating?

Well, a quick recovery and a long friendship.

Is that what you want from me, Eric?

Friendship?

The hell of a place to start.

How are you feeling today?

Better.

Hi.

Can't you see I have all the flowers that I need?

Will you please tell him that I called?

Yes, Mrs. Chani. All right.

Excuse me, Mrs. Channing. Sheriff North is here.

Oh, send him in.

Mrs. Channing.

Thank you for coming, Sheriff.

Do you usually make official calls out of uniform?

This is my uniform.

Sit down.

I think better on my feet.

I have reason to believe that Richard Channing is involved in illegal

activities.

That begs at least two questions.

What are your reasons for believing?

And what are the illegal activities?

After you've been in the valley for a while, you'll realize that I have ways

finding out all sorts of things.

In other words, you've heard some gossip. I don't like gossip.

And I don't like being baited by the new kid on the block.

Now, you keep a sharp eye on Richard Channing.

You won't be disappointed.

That's all.

You say you came all the way to Fremont because you got my name from the State

Bar Association?

Sorry, Mr. Crowley.

Sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Gilberty, but I don't have much practice left.

I'll sell you some fresh squash, though.

I'd rather talk about Dan Fix.

The results were negative, Vince.

Well, maybe you made a mistake.

I took the test twice.

There was no mistake. I am definitely not pregnant.

I'm sorry, Emma.

But believe me, Dwayne, he did his very best.

Dwayne had nothing to do with it.

Dwayne's death brought me to you. But let's face it, Vince. You and I both

that we were never in touch with the other side.

Emma, don't be so certain. Spirits move in strange and mysterious ways, ways

that the carnal mind can't even understand.

I don't hold it against you, Vince.

You helped me through a really difficult period, and I know I am eternally

grateful to you.

Emma, helping people has always really been my mission in life.

I know it, Vince, and that's why I know that I can... still count on you.

Yes, yes, you can always count on me.

I still want to have a baby, Vince.

And I want you to give it to me.

As it struck you as funny, the entire town is named Ridley.

Ridley Motel.

Ridley Gas Station.

Local D .A. is Chief Ridley's cousin.

Residing judge for the entire county, he's an uncle by marriage. What about

police officer Dan Fix was accused of killing?

Chief Ridley's nephew.

Dan killed him, all right. Make no mistake.

Boy shouldn't have spent even one minute in jail for it.

Why is that, Mr. Crawley?

Dan's wife had a problem with drugs.

Chief Ridley's nephew made sure she always had a steady supply. He took care

her. In return, you could say she took care of him.

One afternoon, came home, found him in bed.

Nephew went after Dan with a service revolver.

Dan was only defending himself.

What you say is true. Of course it's true.

Dan's wife told me everything.

What I don't understand is why none of this came out in court. Because Dan had

this damn fool idea.

He's going to protect his wife's good name.

Refused to let her take the stand. Refused to take the stand in his own

But you knew. You could have done something.

You think it's easy to defend somebody who doesn't want to be defended?

I'm telling you, Mr. Clarence Darrow himself couldn't have done any better.

But there were a whole lot of people named Ridley dealing the cards.

The deck was stacked.

The whole thing literally made me sick.

After the trial, Chief Ridley made it very clear that my practice and my

would improve substantially if I left town and never came back.

Chalk it up to another one of Chief Ridley's lies.

Thank you very much for your time, Mr. Crawley.

Where are you going now?

Going back to Ridley, I think Dan Fix has suffered enough.

Mr. Giverty, you don't know what you're getting yourself into.

There's more to Dan's story than I told you.

There's more to his story than I'll ever tell anybody.

Hello?

Mom?

Vicki?

What's the matter?

Is something wrong?

You were supposed to be in Hawaii another week. Yeah, I know.

When Dan heard Dad went to Oklahoma, he had a fit and started packing and

insisted we leave.

And he didn't talk to me about it anymore.

Where is he?

On his way to Oklahoma.

Coming!

I don't teach you to stick your nose where it ain't wanted.

Let's do it, Mr. Cheney.

What's that for?

For you.

A coffin?

Don't look so surprised, Miss Braxton.

How else do you expect me to get my son back?

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