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I would like to raise a toast to your beautiful daughter, Melissa, and to my

grandson, Lance, and their future happiness.

Secretive innards are only second to falcon crap.

I've never liked being second to anyone.

Is that why you want me to marry Lance Compson?

You're serious!

This doesn't mean I'm going to be unavailable.

Well, wait a second!

Melissa said you asked her to marry you.

I did, and she accepted.

You won't get away with this.

Repeat after me.

I, Melissa, take you, Lance.

What's that doing here?

That's the reason I had to be home so early. Oh, great. A late date with a

snake, huh?

You know how my father's been pressuring me to see Lance.

When he's not my idea of a good time.

Not like being with you.

If you don't want to see Lance, then why do you?

Because my father insists on it.

That's the only reason?

You have nothing to worry about.

Sorry I'm late.

Oh, it's okay.

I'm just here to satisfy my grandmother.

Why do you even bother, Lance?

Why do I bother? The same reason you bother.

Because we're told to.

So who was it tonight, huh?

Was it Danny Como?

Greg Snyder?

Call Gioberti.

Oh, really?

Well, I had no idea you were into the clean -cut type these days.

And why would you care?

Now, believe me, I don't.

Shall we?

You know, I'm really looking forward to this weekend.

Yeah.

My parents will think I'll be on that dumb senior trip to Lake Tahoe.

Yeah, this little plan of ours could get us into a lot of trouble.

Maria, your parents won't be back till Monday.

What are you so worried about?

I

can't

break it up.

It's nice to have some privacy around here for a change. Mom and Dad are

up the driveway right now. I knew it.

Where's my other shoe?

Hi, how was the play?

Ah, leave me when half the audience is sleeping before the first eye curtain.

You know it's time to leave.

Hello, Mario.

I'm Mr. Giverty.

Mr. Giverty?

Now, Vicki said you were home from school.

He must be glad to have you back for a while.

Yeah, but he's not the only one.

Well, it was nice seeing you both again, Mr. and Mrs. Giberthy.

Good night, Vicki.

Good night.

Nice seeing you again.

Good night, Mario.

Good night.

Mario looks well.

Yeah, but I thought he'd never leave.

Good night.

Good night.

Did you and Melissa have a good time this evening?

I went to dinner in town. It was no big deal.

Good night.

Good night.

Don't you think I'm capable?

Of running the aggressive in you.

Some day, of course.

But you are my only child, and I want more for you than mere control of the

vineyard. I came to this valley with nothing.

It has taken me 30 years to make the Agretti vineyards what they are.

You must do even better.

I will.

I have your business, sir.

Yeah, and your mother's beauty.

A combination that could take you a long way.

If... You understand the fundamentals of power.

You've always said that power is land.

The aggressive innards are only second to falcon craft.

I've never liked being second to anyone.

Is that why you want me to marry Lance Compson?

I want you to be happy.

And I know you won't be if you have Angela Chani breathing down your neck

I'm gone.

But even if I married Lance, Angela would... still have all the falcon

Oh, Melissa, you are strong.

I am sure you will think of something to give you an advantage, huh?

I don't care how bad you say the food is. You look fabulous, so just eat

whatever they bring you, all right? I will, I promise.

See you soon. Thanks for telling me. Thank you.

Chase, you take care. Listen.

I understand from Julia that you're asking Emma a lot of questions.

I've hardly had a chance to talk to her at all. I know you're very upset about

the death of your father.

Don't put Emma under any more pressure than she already is because she's a very

fragile girl.

I know that.

Don't give her pain.

Please, Jake.

I won't.

We'll see you later. Thanks for coming.

You did it. No sweat.

Your parents don't know?

Nope. Nicole was taking a bunch of us up on the bus, so I just had her drop me

off here on the way.

Senior class will have a nice time up at the lake.

And we'll have a nice time right here.

Now that Chase has been elected to the Board of Supervisors, that should tell

you something, Carlo.

I'll say.

It means the people really liked him.

Pass the sugar, will you, Emma?

Chase did campaign on the water rights issue, Mother. It's only natural he'd

want to hold hearings about them.

Well, I'm not going to let Chase Gioberti tell us what to do with our

any other part of Falcon Crest.

Chase is no fool, Angela.

That's why the Agretti Vineyards and Falcon Crest should unite.

Oh, Carlo, I would like to raise a toast to your beautiful daughter, Melissa,

and to my grandson, Lance, and their future happiness.

Bottoms up.

Sit down, Emma.

Just a second.

You're home early.

You're doing fine, Melissa.

But...

How will you feel becoming a mother?

You know, every day that passes makes things more critical.

Now, you're not going to change your mind when it's too late, are you?

No.

I've already decided.

I'm keeping the baby.

Are you sure you want the responsibility of raising a child alone?

I don't plan to.

I'm getting married.

I'm so glad you could join me for lunch, Carlo.

There was a time, Angela, when I used to put business before play.

But lately, I find they mix rather well. I couldn't agree with you more.

How's Melissa?

Fine.

But I haven't seen as much of a lance as I expected.

Oh, I've been keeping him so busy, it's hampering his social life. I just have

to give him some more free time.

I know that would make Melissa very happy.

She just didn't seem interested.

Marrying him is all she talks about.

When the two of you were over the other day, she seemed rather reluctant.

She just didn't want to appear eager.

And when Lance proposes, she'll accept.

Well, I'm sure that Lance will be delighted to know that.

Salute.

Salute, Carlo.

Honey, I want you to listen.

I got it.

Vicki!

What's going on here? I thought you were supposed to be in town.

I don't know why everybody's making such a big deal out of this.

Nobody's making a big deal. What happened?

I missed the bus and I spent the night with Mario.

And that explains it?

We didn't plan it, Mom.

Vicki, you drove out of here last night with four of your friends. Now you're

going to tell me they missed the bus, too?

It just happened.

The way it just happened in New York. Let's not dredge up the past.

No.

Not the way it happened in New York.

Listen, it was my fault.

It was my idea that she stay over. I'm sorry.

This one right here. You see, if we cut down our spraying costs this season,

cash flow will be the best we've ever had.

You're learning.

But you know there's more to business than just business.

I want you to drive over to the Agretti Vineyards this afternoon.

You're not really serious about cutting me out of the will if I don't marry

Melissa, are you?

Well, maybe my ultimatum was a little harsh.

But I want you to propose to her. Now, you can give me that, can't you? But she

doesn't like me any more than I like her.

Well, ask her to consider it.

All for her father's land?

Carlo has almost as many holdings as I do.

United. There wouldn't be room in this valley for anyone to oppose us.

I marry Melissa, you get the power, right?

Now that's a bargain if I ever heard one.

What if she turns me down?

You're off the hook.

Now that's a bargain.

Mom, I just want to say that I'm sorry.

Me too.

I overreacted and... Honey, I guess I must be making it impossible for you to

talk to me.

You feel you have to lie?

What would you have said if I told you the truth?

I would have probably overreacted, okay.

And what about next time?

There's going to be a next time?

Mom, Mario and I have something special. We have something real together. Then

why do you have to rush into this, Vicki? What's the hurry? You're too

get involved, Lecture.

I'm just trying to give you some advice.

Why is it that your advice always sounds like an order?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it to sound like that.

So am I.

Okay, well, let's just say that I decide not to take your advice.

And I tell you that Mario and I intend to spend many more nights together.

That's what I thought.

You really like to keep me waiting, don't you?

I was shopping. I didn't know you'd show up in the middle of the afternoon.

Well... Look, I came over here to ask you a question.

It may sound a little silly, but let's just say I'm fulfilling an obligation.

Try not to laugh.

Go ahead.

What is it?

Will you marry me?

I'd love to.

Now, wait a minute.

I should warn you, though, I hate long engagements.

Wait a minute. Have you been talking to my grandmother?

No. Have you?

Melissa!

Papa!

I have the most wonderful news.

Shut up.

I was beginning to think you weren't coming.

I know. Dinner took forever.

I have to be home at 10 o 'clock.

So do I.

You know, my dad gave me the silent treatment all day.

Consider yourself lucky.

My ears are still ringing.

Oh,

Vicki, this is crazy.

I know.

But I'll be 18 soon.

They won't be able to stop us then.

I know.

I was thinking.

Why don't we live together?

Just like that? Yeah, why not?

We can get a place near campus.

What do you say?

We'll be in for a fight, you know.

I can handle it.

If you can.

I don't suppose the word love ever entered into the conversation.

What do you think?

There's no way I'm going to marry that girl.

Don't be stubborn, Lance.

Here's the invoice you wanted.

Thank you.

Mother, Lance doesn't love Melissa. I think that this marriage is out of the

question. Your romantic experience doesn't qualify you to comment, Julia.

I want you to marry Melissa Agretti.

Or spend the rest of your life wishing you had.

Now fix your tie.

Don't you ever take a break?

I have a good excuse.

I've only got a minute.

Maybe I can change your mind.

I've got to go to a fitting.

For what?

A wedding dress.

Oh, come on.

I'm getting married.

Anyone I know?

Lines come soon.

Sure, sure.

Cole.

I'm sorry. I didn't want to hurt you.

You're serious.

You're serious!

I better go.

Wait a minute.

This can't happen.

Cole, it isn't that simple.

I thought we loved each other.

That doesn't mean I'm going to be unavailable.

Well, wait a second.

Well, Julia, I couldn't be happier for you.

Right. Sure.

Bye -bye.

These coroner statutes are the dullest things I've ever read in my life.

Honey, you are not going to believe this. I wonder if anybody's ever read

things. They're written in Greek.

Take your mind off your father.

Lance is getting married.

Really? No kidding.

Who's the unlucky girl?

Melissa Agretti.

Melissa?

Isn't that the girl Cole's been seeing?

Yeah.

In a way, I'm kind of glad, because I always felt she was sort of leading him

on. I don't think Cole will see it that way.

No, I know he won't.

He reminds me of you. He never did anything halfway.

Well, this should make Angela happy.

Falcon Crest and the Agretti Vineyards dominate this valley.

Together, they'll be all but...

Where's Lance? On the telephone.

Call her. Melissa said you asked her to marry you.

I did and she accepted.

You don't give a damn about her.

Neither do the other 16 guys she hangs out with. You bastard.

Bye.

Now that'll be enough.

You'll regret this.

Seems a little upset.

Did she do it?

Almost.

Congratulations.

Thanks, Dad.

I can tell you how long your brother's been waiting for you to turn 18. Since

his election. Yeah.

Don't forget to register.

Okay. Okay. Everybody wants cake. Oh, yeah.

I'll get it.

I'm not here if it's for me.

Hello?

Melissa. Hi.

But, Melissa, it's Vicki's birthday.

Yeah, I'll see what I can do.

Hey.

I'll see you.

You're not going out, are you?

I'll be back.

Give it up. She's getting married.

Maybe she's changed her mind.

He's making a big mistake.

I think Cole's old enough to make his own decisions, Dad.

And so am I.

Vicki and I have made a decision.

We're moving in together.

We're getting an apartment together.

Really?

Is that so?

deposit on it because it's not going to happen. I'm 18, Dad.

Yesterday you were 17.

There's a big difference and you know it. A legal difference.

Just how do you think you're going to finance this little venture?

I'll get a job. And I suppose you're going to quit school.

No, I'm not.

Dad, there are plenty of guys on campus who work and go to school at the same

time. Now I can find a job.

Okay. I've heard enough.

We're going home.

Mario?

Mario, please, just...

You

just won't leave us alone, will you?

I won't leave you alone with your old wife. You're not fair!

I'm just... All right, this is... Why did you come to me and... I don't

Lance and I were hoping to keep it as simple as possible.

We're going to talk about your wedding plan. Cole, I'm sorry.

I guess I'm just a little nervous.

Well, just because you don't love the guy is no reason to be nervous.

We don't always do what our emotions tell us.

Sometimes we have to use our heads instead of our hearts.

Whenever I think of you and Lance together, it drives me crazy.

Cole, there's nothing to worry about.

Well, I suppose you're going to have separate rooms on your honeymoon.

Come to the wedding.

I need you there.

It's going to be hard enough.

Don't go through with it.

It's bad you're not the heir to Falcon Crest.

Maybe someday I can share the spoils with you.

Tomorrow I think I'll make it all the way to town.

That's nice.

I'm looking for office space.

What are you talking about?

I'm going to become a psychiatrist, just like Dr. Banning, so that I can help

people. Emma, I'm losing my patience with you.

Well, Mother, how's tricks?

Will you please come back to the house?

Lance told me you want this wedding more than he does. You must be a nervous

wreck. As Dr.

Banning says, shall we talk about this?

Come.

Lie down.

Tell me all about it. Emma, have you taken your pills?

No.

Emma.

Mother, they make me sleepy.

What pills are you talking about?

Dr. Stockley made the mistake of suggesting that Emma have professional

Thank goodness Dr.

Harcroft agrees with me.

Well, you can't keep him sedated.

Yes, I can.

How you feeling?

Just fine.

I'm happy here.

Not too happy about this, though. This paper of mine is losing its edge.

Oh, come on. You're going to go on a vacation anyway.

Oh, I got to get back to work. This is enforced relaxation.

I've had enough of it. Besides, that is my life's work.

I can't turn my back on it.

I know.

Nobody else thought you would either. Just take it easy for a while, will you?

I'm sorry that I'm not going to be there at the wedding. Oh, that's okay.

I'll tell you about it later.

Your grandmother's backed you into a corner, hasn't she?

Grandfather, I'm marrying Melissa because I want to.

She's rich.

She's pretty.

You can't fool me.

You don't love her. You've told me that.

Everything for Falcon Crest, right?

Hey, come on. I didn't come here to discuss my wedding.

I came to see how you're feeling.

Your grandmother respects only one thing.

Strength. If you think your stock is going to rise because of this, I think

you're mistaken.

You may very well end up bankrupt.

I hate to see that.

Good luck.

Take care of yourself.

I'm going to call you.

It's a waste of time.

This is supposed to be a nice, romantic walk, remember?

This is the spring house.

My uncle Jason built it 30 years ago. Want to go have a look?

I told you this was a waste of time.

Really?

I thought this would give us a better chance to get to know each other.

Melissa, the day after tomorrow, you're going to be my wife.

You won't have much choice then.

And you'll be my husband.

And you won't have any choices at all.

even think about it

you

know i'm really getting tired of making excuses every time i want to see you

it's better than getting the third degree every time you tell them the

you think they'd treat us differently if we were married sure they would They're

not going to let us get that far.

They wouldn't have to know.

Vicki, now you're just getting out of high school.

I've got three years of college. We were going to live together anyway, right?

Right. Living together is one thing, but getting married... No, Vicki,

it's too soon.

Well, if the right things are going, it's going to be too late.

I just don't think we have a choice.

How do I look?

Like your mother.

Have you and Lancer discussed where you will be living once you're married?

Falcon Crest.

Perhaps you should consider something else, at least for the time being.

You don't want to give Angela the advantage, huh?

Don't worry, Father.

I have everything I need to deal with Angela Channing.

Hello.

Yes, she is.

Just a moment, Lance.

Oh, really?

And it's something that can't be discussed over the phone.

Would you come by the Tuscany Hotel tonight around 10?

Room 804.

Tonight.

It's really very urgent, Melissa.

I don't know.

It's something I think you ought to know before we get married.

I'll be there.

Good.

Terrific.

It's open

I just thought you'd like to know what kind of a husband I'm going to be.

I'm also insanely jealous.

Which means that if you marry me tomorrow, I won't let you out of my

I'm glad.

Unless something better comes along.

Nothing will.

Jane. Yeah.

Vicki's gone.

She's eloped.

Don't worry, we'll see you in a few days.

I know.

Come on, it didn't hurt that much. She missed the vein three times. I'm sorry,

but it was the only place I could find. They said they would have the results by

now.

Where do we get the license?

Well, we gotta go to the county clerk's office.

Well, first we've got to come back and get the results from the blood test.

They sure don't make it easy, do they?

Come on.

Well, maybe that's the idea.

Want to get some coffee first?

Yeah.

Okay, thanks very much.

Obviously, they're not at the dorm. Well, honey, they must have told

where they were going.

Well, they could be in Reno by now.

We've got to do something.

There's nothing we can do except... Wait.

I think I'd better go home in case they show up there.

All right, let us know if you hear anything. We'll do the same.

We've got to go to that wedding.

Have you got the ring? Yes, I do.

I suppose you'd like to see it. Yes, I would.

Ah.

Well, it's hardly Tiffany.

If you wanted something better, you should have gotten it yourself.

You're marrying Melissa, not me, right?

I think we should join the others.

Yeah.

I'll be in in a minute, Mother.

You know that this is not what I had in mind for you. Well, that makes two of

us.

Was it like this with you and Father?

Oh, no.

Tony and I really did love each other.

Melissa is a beautiful girl, and if it hadn't been for your grandmother's

interference, you probably would have discovered her yourself.

Well, that's just not likely, Mother.

You're not giving her a chance.

I'm giving her the same chance that she's giving me.

You blame me for this?

Well it isn't exactly a cathedral.

Well as long as it's legal.

Is anybody here?

Hello. I'm Mrs. Bushnell. Can I help you?

Yes.

We want to get married.

Oh, here's the license.

Isn't that wonderful?

Oh, Jane, how are you, darling? Nice to see you.

Mary, how are you?

Welcome.

Hello. Hi. How's Lance? Oh, he's fine, Chase.

That is, if he's still in the same county.

Excuse me a moment.

Well, where are Vicki and Cole? They're coming, aren't they? Oh, I don't think

so.

What? Yeah.

Well, you will stay for the reception.

Well, we'll try.

Oh, all right.

We'll see you later. Yeah. Bye.

Music. Any preferences?

Uh, I don't know. Oh, fine. I picked one out.

I've been doing this for years. Now, about flowers, most of our young brides

like to wear corsages. Of course, there is a slight extra charge for that.

No, no.

Give her the best that you have. All right.

We have wedding gowns available.

And, of course, you'll want to have photographs for your memory album. Yeah,

photographs would be just great, but I don't think I'm going to need a wedding

gown. Oh, all right. Anything's fine.

But that about does it. Now, I'll go get the reverend, and we'll have the two of

you married in a flash.

Marriage is God's business and must not be entered into lightly.

Therefore, before your lives are made as one, take this moment to consider.

Lance and Melissa, have you come here freely and without reservation to give

yourselves to each other in marriage?

We have.

Will you love and honor each other as husband and wife for the rest of your

lives?

We will.

Will you accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the

love of Christ and his church?

Do you, Mario, take Vicki to be your lawfully wedded wife? To be true to her

good times and in bad, in sickness and in health? To love and honor her all the

days of your life?

Since it is your intention to enter into marriage, join your

right hands and declare your consent before God.

and his church.

Repeat after me.

I, Lance, take you, Melissa.

I, Lance, take you, Melissa.

To be my wife.

To be my wife.

I promise to be true to you.

I promise to be true to you.

I will love you and honor you.

I will love you and honor you.

All the days of my life.

All the days of my life.

I, Melissa, take you, Lance.

I, Melissa, take you, Lance.

To be my husband.

To be my husband.

I promise to be true to you.

I promise to be true to you.

I will love you and honor you.

I will love you and honor you.

All the days of my life.

All the days of my life.

May the blessings promised to the compassionate be yours in abundance.

May the desire for earthly possessions never dominate your lives.

What God has joined, man must

not divide.

So? Thanks.

How's Cole?

Well, he's taking it pretty hard, but I think he'll be all right. Poor guy.

Why, I don't know. I feel like I've really blown it with these kids.

No, I think you did a pretty good job.

Yeah? Yeah.

I'd like to strangle him.

I'd like to strangle him, too.

Those congratulations are in order?

No, more like apologies, I think.

What Maria means is nothing happens.

What about Vicki's note?

Well, when we got there, the whole thing was so tacky and... None of you were

there. You mean you didn't get married?

No. We decided to wait.

Until after he graduates.

Oh, honey, I'm so glad. I'm so glad.

Hope you didn't rent out my room.

As a matter of fact...

It

was a beautiful wedding, Carlo.

Thank you. I'm so glad you think so.

They make a lovely couple, don't they, Angela?

They certainly do.

I think they're going to be very happy together.

You know, I've taken one of their extra guest rooms and redone it for them.

That is thoughtful of you.

Enjoy it while you can, Melissa, because it's the first chance I get.

I'm filing for annulment.

And what would your grandmother say to that?

After living with you for a month in Falcon Crest, I'm sure she would insist

it.

Even when I tell her I'm pregnant?

Don't flatter yourself.

I wouldn't touch you.

You won't have to.

What?

Going to have a baby.

Well, it's not mine.

It is now.