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Previously on Falcon Crest.

Hi, honey.

I'm home.

We want to talk to you about this 13 organization.

A subpoena. I am to testify before the Senate Select Committee.

I think this is a personal vendetta that you have against Richard because you

think he's responsible for the disappearance of your brother and you

against him. I don't want to be involved with this. I want to know where my

husband is.

Thanks, by the way, for arranging our release.

You'll have to thank the 13 for your release.

And tonight.

You will do very well in Washington.

Poor Maggie. Does she really think that you're going to give up your big chance

to stick it to Richard?

A lady has never had a good word to say about me in her life.

There's nothing good to say.

I am not in love with Lance. I am in love with you. I think Melissa is the

person in the world for him.

But I want them together until I get the key that could destroy the Gioberti

fortune.

Thank you.

This vanishing act of ours is proving most to Joyce.

Not for the bird.

Nor for our friend Richard Channing. I suspect.

Actually, he may have done us a favor by going to the FBI.

You're suggesting we push up our timetable?

I've spoken with the others.

While the Senate Select Committee has Richard Channing twisting slowly in the

wind, we pull.

I'll combine $50 billion out of the stock market and throw it into gold.

And then, when the market hits bottom, we'll start buying.

I still think Channing could be trouble.

I don't think he'll be a problem.

with Ryder. He refuses to grant you immunity. He doesn't believe me.

think he does. Oh, Senator Ryder wants to nail my hide to the wall alongside

13. My advice is take the fifth. Don't answer any of their questions.

That'll accomplish a lot.

Tom, I want these guys.

So you keep saying, but if you go ahead and talk, you could be looking at a

prison term.

You're paying a lot of money for my advice, Richard. I'm trying to make sure

get your money's worth. I appreciate that.

I know, I know. I heard him. I heard him. I'm thinking about it.

Think long and hard.

And fast. That's the only way I think.

Guard.

So, walk Mr. Dower to his car, will you? Why, of course.

But you don't. Please, don't do it, okay? I mean, I don't think... You said

yourself you don't want to be separated from your family. I don't.

But if I don't stop the 13th, I mean, who will?

What a pleasant surprise.

Thank you. What brings you out from Washington?

Business. Oh.

For you.

For me.

A subpoena?

You're being called to testify as a character witness.

Well, I thought you'd be delighted.

Well, you thought wrong.

My family may have some dirty laundry, but I have no intentions of airing it

publicly. I'm afraid you don't have a choice. That is a subpoena.

You will be under oath.

Unless you're planning on perjuring yourself.

I don't lie.

Well, I'm glad to hear that.

I'll see you in Washington.

Senator!

What about me?

What about you?

Well, didn't you bring me a subpoena?

Well, I think we have enough already. But I want to testify. I want to because

know lots of dirt about Richard.

Fine. Why don't you call the FBI and just tell them everything you know?

be happy to hear.

We really should go over it again.

I really should be getting back to my wife.

Indeed?

Too bad.

Then I will have to tell the 13th that you were a reluctant...

Where was Mr. Channing the 21st of last month?

In a meeting with me.

What was the meeting about?

We were plotting a nasty corporate takeover.

So, Mr. Channing couldn't have been the 13th.

The who?

Open your eyes.

He will do very well in Washington.

Thank you.

That's another thing. I want you to stick around here and find out whatever

can. Yes, sir. My guess, whatever the 13th is going to do, they're going to do

it sooner than expected.

And why do you think that, sir?

Because that's what I'd do.

Yeah, I see.

And Mrs. Jenny? She's at Falcon Crest.

What? She makes her own decisions, Garth.

Besides, she told me it was for my own good. What could I say?

Emma, if you want to get the boys ready, please. You know, I never suggested...

That you lie, Angela. All I said is that when you testify about Richard, that

you don't paint him as black as you could. Well, I have to paint him

color he deserves.

You know, Angela, you were the one who said to me that you hoped one day you

Richard could have a real relationship.

This is your opportunity.

The man needs your help. I don't hear him asking for it.

A relationship works both ways, Maggie, and he's made it very clear how he feels

about me. Fine.

Fine, the two of you can just go on protecting your precious pride and

the rest of your lives hating each other unless somebody...

can make the first move.

Okay, boys, we're going. Say goodbye to your grandmother.

Bye -bye, darling. Out we go.

Bye -bye, guys.

Thank you. You're welcome.

Poor Maggie. Does she really think that you're going to give up your big chance

to stick it to Richard? And you were the one who always said, live and let live.

Not this time. Richard's going to finally get what he deserves, a living

You know, this is going to hurt Maggie.

I thought you were her friend.

She'll be better off without him.

And once they put Richard away, you'll be able to make another try to get

custody over Michael, which is what you want.

What I want at this moment is to be alone.

Now run along and close the doors behind you.

How's it going back there?

Good.

policemen are never around when you need them. Are you all right? Yeah, we're

okay. I think there's a spare in the trunk.

Well, then we'll have you on your way in no time.

Oh, good. Thank you. I'm going to release the trunk for you up here.

Okay, boys, we'll be on our way in a minute.

I think you better come back here and have a look at this.

What happened?

It's been happening a lot lately.

You break into your trunk and you don't even know you've been robbed.

I'll call a tow truck and see if I can't get you some help.

Thanks. God, Welch.

We've got a disabled vehicle out on Access Road 5.

Excellent.

Then everything is going according to plan.

I need to talk.

Not now.

Yes, I think right now.

Look, Melissa, I've been through this before, and I don't like it. You know,

it's sort of a sore point with me. Dan, nothing happened.

You know, Lance and I have some connection.

Maybe because of what we've shared. I don't know. Maybe we always will have

I have work to do around here. I don't want to talk about this. I am not in

with Lance. I am in love with you. You have to understand that. What I

understand is that I am hurt and I am angry, and I do not want to discuss this

now, okay?

Oh, I must have looked at every single apartment in town today.

And?

And? You'll never believe what I found.

High ceilings, crown molding, fireplace in every room,

even the bedroom.

Eric,

that's some perfume.

Expensive.

Sure isn't mine.

I ran into a friend of my father's today.

An old friend.

How old?

Ancient.

By the way, there's an invitation for you, madame.

So, finally get to play back Richard, huh?

Try anything.

Did you call Falcon Crest?

Yes, sir. They said Mrs. Channing left about two hours ago.

All right.

Where in the hell are you?

What'd you find out?

Sir, Mrs. Channing's car was found abandoned with a flat tire.

I have search teams working, but so far there's no sign of them. Sir, your

private elevator. I wish he found a bandit. Private elevator, sir.

Maggie.

Were you expecting someone else?

I am sorry.

What have you done with my wife and children?

I really have no idea what you're talking about.

You're lying.

Well, let's get back to that after we've discussed business.

I'm sure you realize by now that going to the FBI was a mistake.

So I've come here to offer you a way out of your dilemma and ours. Just say what

you have to say.

We want you to testify.

That is, as long as you testify in a way that is beneficial to all of us. What's

in it for me?

Our guarantee that the legal consequences to you will be minimal.

And, of course, there's always your share of the spoils, which would

A peaceful life with your family.

Rosemond, I swear to God, you so much as lay a hand on my wife or children, I

will have your head and yours too, friend.

I think that's for you.

Hello. Richard.

Maggie, are you all right?

Oh, honey, I'm sorry. I know you must be so worried.

What happened?

Well, what didn't happen. First of all, I get a flat tire, right?

No spare.

So this deputy stops.

Very sweet.

He goes to his radio. His radio is out.

We get into his car. His transmission is out. I mean, please.

So how was your day?

You and the children are all right now.

Yeah, fine. I'm exhausted. The boys thought it was a great adventure.

I'm glad.

I guess it was no harm done then.

Your little adventure yesterday wasn't an accident.

Was it God?

The 13 arranged that.

Oh, my God, Richard.

I know you don't like this, but from now on, I want you and the children to have

a couple of guards with you.

Sorry.

I'm going to testify.

Without immunity.

Richard, please, darling, I just... I don't have any choice.

I can't walk away from this.

I've got to stop them.

Well... Kevin and Michael will probably love the Washington Monument.

We're going with you.

I'd like that. Richard.

I'm going to Washington.

Oh, no, you're not.

Maggie has asked me to look after Kevin and Michael. Isn't it wonderful?

That's not exactly the word I had in mind. I could find out even more

things about Richard. Then they will have to let me testify. I will be

absolutely riveting.

I will not have this family held up to public ridicule. Nice try, Mother.

Emma.

My darling, I don't think you've thought this thing through.

How do you think Maggie's going to feel?

I am doing this for Maggie.

And someday, she will thank me.

I wouldn't count on it.

Doing a little clean -up, huh?

Hey, I heard your trucking business is officially open.

Yeah, I pick up my first load tomorrow.

What are you hauling?

Toilet paper.

Hey, listen, uh... We've become friends.

I mean, uh... I don't want to mess that up, man.

Don't sweat it, Lance. It's not a problem.

Because, uh... Melissa and I are finished.

Nothing.

Well, you can't expect to find a strong box in something that's been sitting

here a hundred years. I know that, but I thought at least I would find some kind

of clue.

You know what the odds are against finding even the right stagecoach?

high.

I had to check it out.

I have to find what this key unlocked.

And I'm going to help you.

If you think about detective work, it helps keep your mind off other things.

You know me just a little too well.

Talk to Dan.

He said the two of you were breaking up.

Just need some more time. That's all.

Hey, look at this.

Somebody knows a lot about stagecoaches.

If you want to know more about this fascinating part of our Western

contact the Frontier Historical Society.

San Francisco, California.

Huh.

I was just thinking.

This is our first family outing.

Is it? Yeah.

It is, isn't it? What do you think? Oh, hey.

Typical family vacation.

Emma and the boys next door.

Security team surrounds the hotel, half the FBI outside the door. Please, isn't

it like this for everyone?

You know something, I'm going to tell you, Channing, after this is over...

this is over, we are going to make a fresh start. Let me put it this way. I'm

going to make a fresh start. Okay.

I've jeopardized everything I care about.

You and the children.

I won't do that again.

Don't bother.

Alyssa?

Angela. Oh, is Dan here?

No, he's not.

Well, I have a little present for him. It's my 74 Reserve Cabernet, just to

celebrate the opening of his new trucking business.

Well, I'll give it to him if I see him.

If?

Melissa, is there something wrong?

Angela, I really don't think this is any of your business.

You and I have one thing in common. We both care about Uncle Frank, and that's

all.

Better take this with me in case I see Dan first.

Why don't you just leave it?

I hope you both enjoy it.

Are you going to take him to the park? Yeah, yeah.

That'll be fun.

Come on, you'll have a good time.

All right, I'll see you later, honey.

Come on, Michael.

The blue team waiting for you in the lobby, sir, and I call and confirm your

departure. I'm going on execution.

It's okay.

We're going to be all right.

I've got everything under control.

Do you believe that?

When you get to the Senate hearing room, Richard, do be careful what... You say,

have a nice day.

Sir, we went over every inch of that elevator. There is no sign of

Don't tell me there was no malfunction.

What do you think I did, imagine the whole thing? No, of course not, sir.

We'll get back with the children.

Yes, sir.

And don't let them out of your sight. Yes, sir.

Hi.

Um, listen, I don't want to bother you or anything. I just, uh, I brought you

this. It's from Angela, see?

Melissa. Look, Dan, it's okay.

I understand. You just need a little bit of time to get over being angry at me.

That's all. This isn't about you and Lance.

It's about you and me. It's about our whole situation.

What situation?

I love you.

I love you.

But I don't like the way I behave when I am around you.

What are you talking about?

Look, if two people are going to be together, if they're going to have a

relationship, there's got to be a little give and take.

And the more I swear to myself I won't let it happen.

I swear I won't let it happen. I always let you have your own way.

Dan, you just think I have my own way because I don't let you order me around.

But you do order me around.

You say, Dan, don't do this. Or, Dan, I can handle it. Dan, stay out of it. No,

Dan. Wait a minute, Dan. Wait a minute.

I want to understand how you think that I order you around. Because if I did, I

wouldn't let you go to God knows where every other week. Dan, you were gone

I needed you. I was taking care of business.

Oh, hell.

Do you hear us? Do you know what this is? No, I don't.

It's just two people talking about a relationship. It just doesn't work. Dan,

you're overreacting. It does work. No, it does work. You're not listening to

Melissa. It doesn't work.

It doesn't.

Thanks,

Charlie. It's about to start, Grandmother.

It's a little early for that, isn't it?

We're about to watch Richard Channing get hung up by his heels. Entertainment

this good deserves popcorn.

My, bloodthirsty today.

Charlie, you can stay if you like.

Thank you, Miss Channing.

Grandmother, what are you going to say when you testify?

Glad they've been subpoenaed. I'm going to answer their questions.

Truthfully. Me too.

I'm going to enjoy every second of it.

Richard Channing now enters, accompanied proudly by his wife,

Maggie. Channing's private security team is with him.

Senator Ken Horton... an outspoken critic of Channing, looks on.

There's attorney Tom Dower, Iowa -born Dartmouth graduate, representing

Channing. Senator Peter Reiter is about to call the hearing to order.

This hearing has been convened as a result of a three -year investigation

what is colloquially known as white -collar organized crime.

Our principal witness, Mr. Richard Channing.

is appearing without immunity.

Will you please rise?

Raise your right hand.

Do you swear that the testimony you are about to give before this committee will

be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

I do.

Please state your name.

Richard Channing.

How did she get this?

How the hell did she get this?

She probably read the desk clock.

I gotta go.

I gotta get out of here.

You can't spare the time.

There is a great deal more than 13 months in the land. No.

Stop, stop, stop.

Okay.

It's gonna be okay, okay.

I want him to do is answer my question.

All I'm asking is why you haven't subpoenaed the people whose names I've

you. We will subpoena them, Mr. Channing. When? Can I ask? If we feel

situation warrants it. I mean, if this situation doesn't warrant it, what does?

And we'll give you the opportunity to respond to them. I'd like to do that,

Senator. For the time being, I'd like you to respond to me.

This is not a baseball game.

Charlie, I'm not in.

Pardon, Craig?

Yes, he is.

Melissa would like to talk to you.

Oh.

Hi. Hi.

Are you busy?

Honey, what's wrong?

I, um... I just think I need to do a little

detective work.

I'll be right over.

Maybe she found out what the key opens.

No, she hasn't. Or she'd be over here gloating about it.

I'll be back.

So Lance and Melissa are getting back together, just as you

wanted. Hey, it looks that way, doesn't it?

I applaud your efforts, Mr. Channing.

I think Lance will be happier with her.

I think Melissa is the worst person in the world for him.

But I want them together until I get the key that could destroy the Gioberti

fortune. Which would also destroy Lance.

But if she is in love with him, she won't hurt him.

Charlie, you're learning.

I'm going to declare a one -hour recess.

Richard, I can't let you go on, not without immunity. Tom, it's not your

Hell, it isn't. I'm your attorney. I know, I know.

I'm going to yell at my lawyer. You want to wait for me?

I really need to take a little break. Is that all right? All right.

Give me a few seconds. I'll put this to press. Oh, okay.

Are you making an official statement?

No, I think there's still due process in this country.

After all, this is a hearing, not a trial, right? I think a couple of the

senators have forgotten that.

I'm not in the clink yet.

Excuse me. May I write that?

I certainly may.

Well, is there some kind of rule against that? Not as long as we don't discuss

the hearing.

Oh, well, please.

Of course.

Oh, waiter, um... No, nothing. Thank you.

How long for you?

Sorry? I recognize that look. You wanted a drink.

I'm ten years sober, and every now and then I do too, although not so much

anymore. Look, I don't know what you're getting at here, but I... Maggie, you

don't have to be upset about this.

There are enough alcoholics in this country to make up a voting bloc if we

wanted to.

You're having a tough time of it, aren't you?

Yeah, all right, I'm... Since you ask, five weeks.

Gets easier.

And what's your price?

Well, my price, huh? In exchange for your wines back and your distribution

contract?

I only have one requirement.

And what is that?

I want you to beg, Angela. I want you to get down on your knees to your

husband's bastard.

Good afternoon.

Well, I certainly admire your nerve.

Thank you.

I'm going to invite you to leave. Now, I've told you before, I don't want you

meddling in my family affairs.

Please, I've come to make amends.

What if you were the witness with the necessary information?

The one witness who could ensure Richard Channing's downfall.

I can arrange that.

And what do you want in return?

You. Me?

With Richard Channing gone, there's a vacant seat in our organization.

A person, a woman of your distinction, with your talents, would be an asset.

Well, that's very flattering.

Vicki, I know I look bad, but it's not what you thought.

I'm not a fool, Eric.

Talk to me, Vicki. Look, we're a marriage in crisis. I've got to talk to

Eric, I don't want to talk to you.

And I sure as hell don't want to listen to you.

Honey, listen. There's something I'm supposed to not tell you. Don't touch

But I'm going to have to tell you. No, let me. Would you go? I said come. Let

go. Cut it out.

Just sit down. I'm not finished with you, all right? Now just listen.

I am Richard Channing's sister.

Yes, that Richard Channing.

Will you please tell them that I know a lot about Richard?

And I am willing to testify about everything I know.

Oh, Richard, honey.

Go back to sleep.

You need your sleep, ma 'am. You do, too. You're exhausted.

Yes, you are. Come here.

Come here. Come here. I know what you need. Long day. I know what you need.

need to have... I can't reach you here. Move down.

That's... How's that? Oh, that's just... Peachy. Hold your tongue.

Isn't it?

You know that is Garth. You know it is.

If it is, he's fired.

What are you doing here?

Garth, show her the way out. No, hold it.

I think I've got an idea.

The committee will now hear from Mrs. Angela Channing.

State your name, please.

Angela Gioberti Channing.

And your relationship to Richard Channing?

I'm his mother, although I loathe admitting it. Senator, I'd like to

The lady's statement shows her to be obviously biased in this matter.

The lady has been subpoenaed by this committee, Counselor. The lady has never

had a good word to say about me in her life.

Then nothing good to say.

It was nice seeing you at the groundbreaking ceremonies for my

Now, don't get cocky.

You may have beaten Chase, but soon you're going to have to deal with me.

Good. I was hoping you might have something up your sleeve.

Because without Falcon Crest, you have nothing.

Nothing?

He's always been a very devious man, but I had no idea how far he'd gone.

Can you be a little more explicit, Mrs. Channing? Well, what do you want to

know?

Mrs. Channing, I have to go on record as questioning everything you have to say.

Senator Ryder's already told us that you objected to appearing here.

Well, that's because in my circles, we like to keep our family business

However, I have come to the conclusion that Richard is a very dangerous man,

only to himself, but to our country.

Now, recently people have been concerned about his behavior because he's asked

them to join him in highly questionable and highly illegal dealings. Would you

give us the names of these people? I'd like to see her try.

Well, one of them came to me and said that Richard was planning to destroy the

American economy.

I don't suppose you'd care to give us the name of this concerned individual.

Of course.

Rosemont. She's lying.

Damn it, she's lying.

My dear, sweet Eric, the work is done.

Time for me to leave.

When do I hear from the 13?

Who can say?

Perhaps after you testify.

You're sure you remember it all?

I have my subpoena here.

And my testimony here.

Believe me, the 13 won't be disappointed in my performance.

I know I haven't been.

Now you must go.

Quickly.

Before I change my mind and stay with you.

Did I do well?

You heard him.

He said he will do everything you want him to say.

And his wife.

You wanted them separated.

He said she was impossible to control and... Yes.

I said her husband would be more useful to us without her.

Yes, I remember. Thank you.

Your work, oh.

How shall I put it? Your work was quite adequate.

Thank you.

And perhaps there will be more I can do for you.

As a matter of fact, there is one more small piece of business.

Charles Billy Simmer.

Melissa, honey, come here. Look at this.

There's a want ad for Pony Express riders.

What's with this?

Look at these guys.

You know, all this time I thought you were doing this for me. I am.

We're trying to figure out where your key fits. No, no, no. I mean, I thought

that you were just trying to keep me busy so that I wouldn't think about Dan.

Well... Yeah, well, it looks to me like you're the one that's having all the

fun. Okay, all right. I am having some fun.

Melissa, look.

Here's a map of all the old Wells Fargo routes.

Look where this stage went to.

Elbert, California.

Isn't that where your Uncle Frank's ghost town is?

Oh, wait a minute. This has got to be some kind of coincidence.

Do you really think so?

No. No, I don't think so.

Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, I insist that my client be given the opportunity

respond to these remarks.

Your client has been responding anyway.

I will allow Mr. Channing to make a brief statement.

Provided he promises to shut up after that.

I will, Senator. I know my wife would appreciate it.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I find it very hard to just sit here.

While this lady tells you the most outrageous pack of lies I've ever heard,

don't think she has any interest in helping this committee. All she wants to

is drag me through the mud.

Do you deny that?

Are you going to sit here and tell these good people you don't hate me?

I am ashamed to call him my son.

But I've told you the truth.

And if there are no other questions, then I have nothing more to say.

Damn it, Angela, how could you do this to him?

The staring is recessed.

Maggie.

Here's to a fine performance.

Yes, it certainly was.

Thank you.

I hope Rosemond was equally impressed.

Oh, I'm sure he was.

He's probably dusting off your chair at the 13th table even as we speak.

That man is the most horrible person I've ever met.

Almost as bad as you are.

Oh, now, and here I thought we were going to be bosom buddies. Well, that's

another one of your mistakes.

You are two of a kind. That's why you don't get along.

You're the same person.

Richard,

I'm helping you for two reasons.

One, I think Rosemont is dangerous to our country.

And the second reason is that if anybody's going to ruin you... It's

you. Right.

Hello?

She's right here.

It's for you.

What now?

Oh, it's hard to tell.

Hello?

Whoa, whoa, slow down, Melissa.

I really feel the scheme of yours is crazy.

You could get hurt. Angela could get hurt. No one's going to get hurt.

Besides, it's the only scheme I could think of. Well, have you thought about

trying to talk to Senator Ryder? I mean, just... Maggie, he wants my hide almost

as much as she does.

I'll catch the next flight out.

Thank you, Melissa.

Well, what was that all about?

Frank Agretti has just come out of his coma.

If you're not going to eat, why did you ask to meet me here?

Especially at this ungodly hour.

Are you or are you not trying to get back at Richard for what you think he

have done to your brother?

No, I'm not.

Okay, then grant him immunity.

Why are you hammering away at him at that hearing?

The man is telling you the truth. He is trying to do what is right. Why can't

you give him a little help?

I'm sorry, I can't.

Do you have any idea what you're doing to him?

You are driving him to the brink. I mean, the man is about to do something

desperate.

Such as?

Look, just talk to him. Give him immunity. He wants to be on your side.

all I can tell you.

You have to take it from there.

Next on Falcon Crest. Let's go.

Let's go. I want to testify.

They're framing him. The 13 exists.

They are a danger to this country.

It is my pleasure to present our newest member, Angela Channing. I never taught

you to walk all over people doing it. We're getting publicity out of this.

Want even more publicity? Let your brother testify.

It's in that town. My granddaddy told me there was something that went with the

map. That's the tunnel the robbers used.

Whoa!

I thought you were dead