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I think I'll start by blowing Angela and my mother apart.

How?

Leave it to me.

I will not tolerate one more betrayal.

Who would ever dare to betray you? Here's to an unbeatable team.

And to the defeat of Angela Channing. You know, it isn't easy for a woman out

her own. You seem to have done very well.

Well, I never depended upon a man.

Look, we're dealing with a dangerous reality.

Let us have it. Just when it's getting exciting?

Thank you.

Thank you.

This coffee's bitter, Charlie.

You change brand?

Same brand.

Different coffee pot.

Well, let's go back to the old one.

Mother, in your mood, perhaps you should cancel all your appointments and take

to your bed.

My mood, young lady, has to do with you leaving Falcon Crest and running off to

Houston.

Good morning.

Am I late?

I thought you said breakfast at eight.

I started without you.

Well, I would just love to stay.

But I have things to do.

And people to see.

You seem a little bit on edge this morning, Angela.

Philip, I've decided that your legal services will be exclusive to Falcon

But I no longer work for Falcon Crest, my dear Angela.

Chase fired me, remember?

I only handle your personal legal problems.

Then you'll handle my half of Falcon Crest's legal affairs.

Are you suggesting that I give up my other clients?

I am.

I'm afraid that's economically impossible.

Well, you could turn the clients over to an associate.

I'd take up the loss.

But you don't need me full time.

I'll decide when I need you.

I've always given your needs priority over my other clients.

Why are you doing this?

So you can keep tabs on me?

Of course not.

You told me before Richard's party that you wanted our relationship to grow

deeper.

So... I'm giving you an opportunity.

Maggie? Julia.

Oh, hi.

Thank you for coming.

I'm so glad you called.

I'm so worried about you.

Tea? Oh, tea would be lovely.

Tea for two, please.

I've always wanted to say that.

So how's the movie coming along?

45 days we start shooting.

I hope.

That's wonderful.

Yeah, yeah.

I've always loved this place. Oh, me too.

The weather used to put visiting relatives up here.

thinking that then they wouldn't be so insulted at not being asked. Thank you.

The charm of the place is a little lost on me at the moment.

Maggie, why did you leave Chase?

Just to know how I'll have to get through to him.

Make him understand how reckless and how dangerous I think this investigation is

becoming.

I think you're wrong.

You don't know what it's been like.

Chase is only doing what he thinks is best for Cole and the rest of his

You've turned your back on them.

I haven't turned my back on him. I've simply taken a stand. Maggie, I'm your

friend.

I just don't want to see you make a mistake.

A relationship like yours and Chase's so very special.

Well, that seems to be changing.

Don't let it slip away.

Don't do what I did with Tony.

I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

Chase, you're overreacting. What do you expect? I hired a detective and you used

him against me.

I most certainly did not. Can you deny you hired Bitterman after I did?

I was only trying to find out if you were endangering Falconcrest. Oh, come

For once, be honest.

Honesty is often a matter of good judgment.

Hiring Bitterman was poor judgment.

Bitterman has nothing to do with it. You are so involved with this investigation

that your work at Falconcrest is suffering.

That's an old refrain and a tiresome one. The best defense is a good offense,

huh? Well, you weren't at the advertising meeting the other day.

There was good reason for that, and you know it.

The investigation again.

When Julia tells me that Maggie's left home.

Now, if you ask me, I think you should leave the valley before you lose

everything.

Among your other talents, Angela, I didn't know you gave advice to the

Give my regards to Bitterman. I fired him.

I didn't need him anymore.

I think Mother was being very unfair. Your work here has been excellent.

Thank you.

You've been fighting this battle all by yourself.

Please let me help you. I can do telephoning, legwork, anything.

I don't want to involve anyone else.

But you need someone.

You've got a court injunction against you.

You've got a point.

Sorry I'm late.

The bookkeeper quit. I had to go to the bank myself.

That's okay. I figured you got hung up.

Maybe with Richard Channing.

What are you talking about?

I'd rather not discuss it.

Come on, Vicki. You have something on your mind, say it.

Nick, you know what I'm talking about.

Channing wants you to help him get the easement road to the Visconti winery

closed. That way he can take it over, but on his own terms.

I haven't agreed to anything.

Just don't let him make you do anything that's not right, okay?

I won't.

But I am a businessman, too. I didn't want to flatly offend the guy.

You know, you confuse me.

I think maybe I should talk to my father about this.

Come on, Vicki, give me some time. Nick, all I do for you is wait.

Thanks a lot. I'll pick it up on Friday, all right?

Chopin. I didn't mean to interrupt.

Oh, that's okay. I was just finishing.

How's it going?

Oh, I don't know.

You know, I came in to get my guitar restrung and I practically had a

experience.

It's my turn to give you an experience.

How about a chili cheese dog at Duke's?

Hmm. Throw in some fries and you've got yourself a deal.

After you.

Uh -oh.

You're all wet. You better change.

I'm going to take a hot shower before dinner. Well, what's your hurry?

Besides, the real action is right here.

We don't jump through Angie's hoop anymore, remember?

From now on, we're out to beat her.

Easier said than done.

I think I'll start by blowing Angela and my mother apart.

How?

Leave it to me.

I'm going to take that shower now.

It's me.

I need to see you, ma 'am.

Yeah, please.

John?

No, uh... Look, both of us have said a lot of things that hurt, and I'm

here to apologize for mine.

Well, there are a lot of things I'd like to talk to you about, too.

Sorry. Excuse me. I just... Hello.

Oh, hi.

No, the rewrites are coming along, all right?

Dinner tomorrow?

All right. All right. I should have something to show you by then.

Uh -huh.

All right.

Look, can I get back to you? Because I really can't talk right now.

Yeah. Yeah.

You two are very confusing to me, you know that.

Well, we've finally come to our senses, Grandmother.

Wish I could say the same for Emma.

Those doctors in Houston have filled her head with all sorts of nonsense, thank

you, dear.

I see a change for the better.

Did I hear someone mention my name?

Oh, we were just chatting.

Hi, Mom.

Well, it's one big happy family, right, Mother?

Right.

Well, that's... True. And there's something that I'd like to know.

Maybe now isn't the right time, Emma. Well, what is it?

Why have Julia and I been excluded from inheriting any part of Falcon Crest?

It's a legitimate question, Mother.

I don't have to ask whose idea this was.

Father seems to have had a lot more confidence in us than you.

He left us a nice chunk of the globe.

Your father made a mistake.

He should have left the stock to me.

He left it to his three children.

His flesh and blood.

None of us are in the will any longer, Emma.

Why worry?

You and Julia have the globe.

And Lance is married to the Agretti Vineyards.

Well, no one inherits Falcon Crest unless they become worthy of it.

Being born into it isn't enough.

Or being married into it. How do you qualify, Grandmother?

Oh, I'll let you know when I'm good and ready.

Dinner's served.

Thank you, Charlie.

I hope everybody's hungry.

Well, I certainly am.

Hi.

Hi. You had dinner yet?

No, I'm not hungry.

Nice and cozy, huh?

Dad.

Now that Richard has bought the McKay Vineyards, can he put Paolo Visconti out

of business by closing off the Eastman Road?

If possible, sure.

He'd have to bring the matter before the Board of Supervisors first.

And he'd have a heck of a time getting it passed.

Why? You said that Angela's spot vote's on the board. Why can't Richard do the

same thing?

Well, he could try, but the odds are against him. I'm not the sale.

Hartman's with me, so is Nick.

Richard wouldn't stand a chance.

Why are you asking?

I'm just curious.

I hope this is important, Angela. I had to break a doctor's appointment.

Well, you look the picture of health to me.

Sit down.

I understand you opened escrow on that block of houses near Union Street.

That's right.

You approved the sale a few months ago.

It's very valuable property.

It's a good shopping area.

And I got you a very handsome price.

Well, I can get a better one if I wait.

Why take the chance?

Just back out of the deal.

Angela, I gave my word.

Break it.

You're asking me to damage my credibility.

Don't argue with me, Philip.

And from now on, don't make any decisions until you check with me.

You're quite right, Angela.

I should have called you first.

Now, if you hurry, you can get back to San Francisco in time for your doctor's

appointment.

Well, other than the roof, the exterior's in pretty good shape, so I'll

estimate on the roof and the gate out there at the end of the drive.

Sounds good.

The interior changes are going to take a little longer, as I subcontract most of

that work. You've been very thorough, Nick.

Well, it's my business.

I'm sure this project represents a significant amount of money for your

Yeah, well, jobs like this don't come along every day, that's true.

You know there are no free lunches, don't you?

You'll get your money's worth.

I'm counting on it.

Are you sure that Fong's uncle had the same last name? I'm positive. Fong used

his uncle as a reference when he went to work for a goody.

Let's hope the elder Fong is here today.

Imagine belonging to a club where everybody has the same name.

Which

one

is Fong?

They all are.

Here's a man who looks like he's got some authority.

Pardon me, we're looking for Mr. Wilson Fong.

I'm Wilson Fong.

How do you do? My name's Chase Ghiberti.

We're interested in talking to your nephew, Charles.

Can you help us find him?

He may have the answers to some very important questions.

Sorry, but I don't know where he is.

He isn't in any trouble, Mr. Fong.

Your nephew worked in the Tuscany Valley for Carlo Agredi?

I can't help you.

Surely you can give us a lead.

You know something? We just want to talk to him.

Easy.

Excuse me.

It's all right.

Mr. Fong.

Please, we need your cooperation.

No harm will come to your nephew.

Chase, you can't afford any trouble. Remember the court injunction?

Mr. Clown, please, here's my card.

Call me if you remember where your nephew is.

I'll take those. They're for me.

Perhaps they're for Miss Channing. No, they're for me.

Welcome home, Richard.

So that's who it was.

My, aren't those lovely.

I wonder who sent those.

Richard, they're a welcome home present.

How thoughtful.

You know, he used to send me roses.

Just like these every week when I was at Gulf Shores.

You mean he knew where you were all that time?

Yes.

I don't want you to get involved with Richard. I will not tolerate one more

betrayal. One more betrayal? Who would ever dare to betray you?

You did.

You went behind my back and gave Chase the proxy to your globe stock.

Well, he's already given it back.

Unlike you, he has no interest in keeping anything that doesn't belong to

Now, I'm warning you, I want you to stay away from Richard.

He's our enemy.

He is my brother, and I want to get to know him.

The best way to do that is to read the trashy prints in the New Globe.

Hi, sweetie.

I disagree.

You know, I think I will put these in some water so that everybody can enjoy

them.

Suddenly, she thinks she knows it all.

Why should I trust you?

Suppose I can tell you how to get to Paolo Visconti.

Well, in that case, here's to an unbeatable team

and to the defeat of Angela Channing.

Excuse me, Miss Hunter.

Mr. Bernal called you.

Thank you, Andrea.

Did you mention this to anyone else?

No.

Did you write it up in the book?

Yes, I did.

That's very efficient.

Forget you ever took this message.

A picture puzzle?

No.

It's a jigsaw puzzle. There's a difference.

All of these pieces are cut from wall.

Richard.

Emma. It's me, Emma.

Can I come in?

You got a minute?

I've got two.

Come on in.

You know Miss Hunter, I believe.

Oh, yes. Hi.

Your secretary wanted to announce me, but I just told her I'd walk right in.

After all, it is a family business.

Well, have a seat here. Oh, thank you. Can I get you anything?

Oh, no, no, no.

I just thought I'd drop by to tell you how much I appreciate your sending me

those roses. Oh, well, I'm glad you like them.

I adored them.

Receiving those yellow roses was always the highlight of my week.

Sanitarium.

Must be a terrible place.

Well, no, not really.

The staff is wonderful.

And, of course, I was free to come and go as I pleased since I had checked

myself in.

Well, I must say, it seems to have agreed with you. You look terrific.

I don't know. You seem different, stronger, I think.

I am.

You must have gone to a lot of trouble to find me.

I'm impressed.

And I'm glad that you didn't squeal on me to my mother.

If you wanted her to know where you were, you would have told her.

Have you worked this thing before?

You like solving problems?

I'm a whiz.

I believe it.

You know, Richard, as a major shareholder in this newspaper, I think I

take an interest.

For instance, maybe you should give the readers a puzzle.

Or have a contest every once in a while to boost the circulation.

Not a bad idea.

I have lots of great ideas to improve this paper and to make it a little less

dull.

Listen. Why don't you come to work here at the New Globe?

As what? And when do I start?

First things first.

You can be a troubleshooter, idea person, and you'd only be responsible to

And you can start tomorrow.

Well, I don't know, Richard. After all, we haven't even discussed my salary.

We'll discuss that tomorrow.

What do you say?

Deal. See you tomorrow, boss. All right.

Bye -bye.

And wear that hat.

What was that all about?

Emma can feed me information about what's going on at Falcon Crest.

Besides, I like the way she works a puzzle.

Look, I've got to get back to Falcon Crest. I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Sure.

Oh, no, no, that'll be... Thanks, Jerry.

I'm sorry you left before we had a chance to talk last night.

Well, it seemed like a personal call. I didn't want to intrude.

You are an intruder. Look, I don't have much time. I just came by to check the

mail and return some calls. I've got to get back to the winery.

Wait a minute, Chase. Daryl and I were discussing some script changes. That's

all. It's not any of my business. All right.

Then let's discuss something that is our business, okay?

You sure you have time, or is Daryl Clayton waiting for you? Oh, come on,

not fair.

None of this is fair, Maggie.

You know, the truth of the matter is that you left me long before I walked

of the house.

I am trying to clear our son.

I want to see Cole cleared as much as you do, but this is just... It frightens

me, all of it, it frightens me. I think it's something more than fear.

I think you're still sure it's all been some kind of personal affront to you.

In a way, yes, I do. And to Cole and to Vicki and even to yourself.

I don't see it that way at all.

Maybe that's our problem.

We don't seem to see anything the same way anymore.

Linda. Come on in.

Thanks.

Here.

Compliments of Mr. Chopin.

Thanks.

This is great.

I was just going to fix a sandwich. Can I make you one?

Sure. Yeah.

And he'll say fine.

What, are you a mind reader?

No, but it doesn't take one to see that something's bothering you.

Everything's messed up.

My mom moved out because she feels my dad's gone overboard with his

investigation into Carlo Agretti's murder.

And he...

He won't give up until I'm cleared.

I don't know.

I feel like it's my fault.

Blaming yourself is useless, Cole.

Spend that energy trying to solve things.

I wish I could. I just don't know how.

I'm sorry.

I don't mean to take this out on you.

I'm flattered you'd want to share this with me.

Those bottles were supposed to be delivered last week.

I've got a hundred barrels of Zinfandel waiting.

What? I can't help that. That wasn't part of the deal.

If you can't come through, someone else can.

Chase.

Read this.

Julia, stay out of the Agretti investigation or you'll regret it. This

only warning.

I advise you to listen.

Charlie found that under the door this morning.

It's addressed to Julia.

Well, it looks suspicious. I didn't want her to see it. It would upset her.

No doubt.

You put my daughter in danger.

Now you see to it that she stops this foolishness.

Mr. Erickson explained to me that you wish to buy my winery.

At a fair price. More than fair, actually.

Fairness is in the hand of the beneficiary.

Fairness is also mercurial.

Your proposal would require that I make a decision that will affect the rest of

my life.

Think of it this way.

You'll live it wealthier. Ah, but will it be as rich?

I pressed my first grapes when I was five years old. I've not stopped since.

Your offer would change that.

Mr. Visconti, I wish you'd give this your strongest consideration.

After all, I'm a businessman.

The road that leads to your property cuts through mine.

I paid Elliot McKay's father for that easement road 50 years ago.

Easements can be retracted. All it takes is a vote from the Board of

Supervisors, and you know how unpredictable they can be.

Ah.

Your true colors shine through that genteel veneer.

You're an extortionist.

Others may be taken in by your charm, but not me.

If you sell me your winery, you'll make a healthy profit.

You hold out, and I'll see to it that you lose that easement road.

Without it, your winery is an inaccessible island.

I feel a chill.

May we go inside?

Have you located your father?

No, not yet.

Well, let's find another way to sink Angie's ship.

Patience, Melissa.

Why are you dragging your heels? Because I know Angela Channing.

We'll only get one shot at her. And if we miss, it'll be over for both of us.

She is the enemy.

She's also my grandmother.

There is a lot at stake here, Lance.

We'll never get what we want if we wallow in sentiment.

I wish you had more confidence in me.

Like him.

He'd turn on you in a second if you stopped meeting his needs.

He's very well trained.

You have a right to fight for what's yours.

Ours!

Don't let petty guilt hang you up.

Hey, you putting in for overtime?

I guess I lost track.

How's everything out in the vineyard? Any sign of Botrytis? Nope, no sign of

mold. I'd say we're in pretty good shape.

Julia, there's something you should know.

Somebody sent you a note warning you to drop out of the investigation. Your

mother intercepted it. Needless to say, she's pretty upset.

Probably just some crackpot trying to scare me. Well, if it is a crackpot,

that's all the more reason to be on your toes.

Besides, this is my problem, Julia.

Look, just forget about the note, okay?

Agatha Christie?

Have you become a mystery buff in the midst of all this?

Look, we know that Cole did not kill Carlo Agretti. But someone who knows

did. I agree, but what's the connection?

In every one of these Agatha Christie mysteries, the murderer was someone in

plain sight.

Someone practically asking the world to discover them.

But no one would listen.

Julia, you're talking about fiction. This isn't fiction.

And it certainly isn't true in this case.

We don't know that until we find out who the murderer is.

Well, that's very interesting, but I'd rather have something concrete to go on.

I know it's just theory, but it's better than what we've got.

Look, we're dealing with a dangerous reality here.

Let us handle it, okay?

Just when it's getting exciting, try to stop me.

Let's see.

Nick Hogan to see Mr. Channing.

Oh, hello, Nick.

Come on in.

You're just in time to help with the most delicate decision.

I'd like to talk to you. Which of these two paintings would you hang if money

were no object?

Neither. I prefer things realistic that way. I know what I'm getting.

You'd be getting a good investment.

This is an up -and -coming artist.

Now, now, now, now, now. The gentleman is entitled to his opinion.

You might not think so when I tell you I've decided not to back you in the

Viscotti matter.

I see.

I have to live with myself. That's more important than your job.

I don't need your support any longer, Nick.

Viscotti sold me his property today.

But I thank you for declaring which side you're on. It'll make things easier.

Just don't try to intimidate me again. It won't work.

You just wait.

I've barely begun to make my presence felt. Oh, yeah.

I'll take my chances.

Send both of them back.

Well, what are you doing home in the middle of the afternoon?

Checking up on me?

I'll talk to you.

Shall I sit or can I take it standing up? I don't want to go on like this

anymore. I don't want to keep pretending everything's going to be all right

between us.

I want a divorce.

You don't really mean that.

You'd throw away everything we've had just like that? There's nothing left.

Vic, I need you.

I love you.

Please don't give up on us yet. There was a time I would have believed that. I

would have changed my mind.

No more.

Don't you believe I love you?

No.

What's more important, I know I don't love you.

Are you sure this is what you want?

In that case, there's no need in my hanging around here anymore.

I'll call an attorney tomorrow morning.

You know, deep down, we both want this divorce.

Can we at least try to part friends?

Give me a break.

Poached salmon.

Looks delicious, Charlie.

Thank you, Charlie.

Richard Channing must be stopped.

He moves so fast, it's hard to know what he's going to do next.

First it was the McKay Vineyards, and now it's the Visconti Winery.

It certainly gives him more than a foothold in the valley.

There must be a way to stop that sale from going through.

Actually, I've already got several people checking into it.

Well, obviously he twisted Visconti's arm.

If we can prove that Richard used unfair business practices, we stand a good

chance of making him pull out.

Well, I hope you're right, because he can't get away with it.

In any case, Falcon Crest's interests must be preserved at all costs.

And I promise to check with you before making any moves.

Well, I'm happy to hear you've been paying attention.

That's what you owe me for.

Wonderful. You know, one of the great pleasures of working for you, Angela, is

Charlie's excellent cooking.

Melissa?

Hi.

You should see the new stallion Angie bought. Real spirited.

By the way, thank you for lending me your car. Oh, sure. Anytime.

Melissa, Charles Fong called this afternoon.

Did you speak with him? Yes.

He said he wants to meet with you at 5 o 'clock.

When do I wait? It's so long to call. I don't know, but he said it's important.

You're not going to go, are you?

Of course I am.

I've been trying to reach him for weeks.

I don't think you should go alone.

Call Chase and have him go with you.

You call Chase. Have him meet me there.

Now, where's Fong?

In the tool shed at the Agretti Vineyards.

But just stall him until Chase gets there. Please, be careful. All right.

Cole, have you seen Chase?

Uh -uh. He's at his office in the county building.

Why? What's up?

Fong called Melissa. She's meeting him at 5 o 'clock. Where?

At the Agrity Toolhouse.

Did he say what he wanted?

No, but he sounded very upset. I think it's something to do with the murder.

Somebody in Chinatown must have told him we were looking for him.

Obviously. But I don't think that she should be out there with him alone.

Well, neither do I. Julia, wait a second. We'll get my dad and we'll head

there together.

You get your dad. I'm going to go on ahead.

Right.

Wow. Wow, you're so... Aren't you taking an awful risk just stopping by?

Aren't you going to invite me in?

Is your dad here?

No, and I think it's just as well he isn't, all things considered.

Yeah.

Nick, what's going on?

It's over between Sheila and me. We're getting a divorce.

You mean she's leaving just like that?

She's probably already on her way, yeah.

We won't have to sneak around.

My parents can't object anymore.

That's right.

I can kiss you out in the open in front of the whole world. So kiss.

I like this part.

They're not going to like it where we're going tonight, though.

Where's that?

I'm taking you to the Shandrell and I'll get you some champagne and I'm going to

dance you around that place.

Oh, I accept.

You know, sometimes I thought this day would never come.

Well, it's here.

You can believe it.

It's not all you know. I went to see Richard Channing.

Yes? Don't worry. I told him.

Forget it.

I'm not going to back him on the board.

I'm proud of you.

A lot of good it did. He's already bought the Visconti place. Hey, you

to him. That's what matters. That's what makes me proud.

How long will this divorce take?

I don't know. Six months, maybe.

Quicker if we go to Mexico.

What a surprise.

Angela, hi.

You're looking well, considering.

Thank you. I feel fine.

You know, it isn't easy for a woman out on her own, no matter what the magazines

try to tell us.

Well, you seem to have done very well.

Well, I never depended upon a man.

If you'll excuse me, I am a little behind schedule.

You're really caught up in this Hollywood business, aren't you?

Well, I'll tell you one thing I've learned. A script is never finished

it's shot.

Excuse me.

Looks like an accident up ahead.

Car went over the side.

My God, it's Julia.

Next on Falcon Crest.

No one at Falcon Crest had anything to do with what happened today. Whoever the

murderer is, he's getting more desperate by the day.

I'm going to Paris.

I want to find out everything I can find out about that so -called adoption.

Who went off to L .A. to play screenwriter?

Who almost had an affair? Who moved out? It wasn't me. It has nothing to do with

what I am talking about. It has everything to do with it. Is Philip

you? He wouldn't dare.

You've got the Visconti winery. What else do you want? I want her head and

chases alongside it.