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I know a judge who can be bought, and this is no time to be righteous, Chase.

You're not forgetting you're a married man, are you?

If you don't back off, it's going to be war.

Why don't you come on over to my side?

Don't forget, our mother put a price tag on our friendship.

Can you afford to let greed flush away $25 million?

Falcon Crest is my God -given right, now no one... Not even the law is going to

take it away from me.

Angela, calm down.

Falcon Crest is slipping through my fingers and you want me to calm down.

The judge had no choice but to make Chase's injunction against you

Falcon Crest is my God -given right. Now, no one... Not even the law is going

take it away from me.

I don't think I've ever dreamed you'd go through with this.

I don't think I'd ever have to.

I'm not going to take this lying down, you know. He doesn't have much of a

choice.

Well, are you proud of yourself?

Believe it or not, I'm sorry this had to happen. Oh, don't insult me.

You've been trying to destroy me since you came to this valley. That's not

Angela. We've never wanted anything except what was rightfully ours. You

everything you can get your hands on.

Come to think of it, there is one other thing I need to get my hands on.

I need all the contracts and records of Falcon Crest.

You're dreaming.

No, no, no, no, no. The nightmare is over, Angela.

So, uh, have everything ready by this afternoon. The sheriff and I will be

stopping by.

Well, you can do whatever you like, but it's my house, and you'll get nothing

from me.

Don't bet on that.

He doesn't know what a serious mistake he's making.

If he gets his hands on those records, it'll be our mistake.

That's why I want you to make a trip to the accountant's office in San

Francisco. And you and I have some housecleaning to do.

You should enjoy that cognac.

Only 200 cases are produced each year. Very little of it ever gets out of

France.

You know, if I weren't so naive, I'd think you were trying to buy our

endorsement of your racetrack initiative.

Oh, I simply feel that the Board of Supervisors should stay close to what

people really want. And I'm not talking about the people at Falcon Crest.

At this point, it's up to the voters.

Occasionally, Mr. Harbin, the voters need to be educated as to what they

And this is just such an occasion.

The Tuscany Valley's always been an agricultural region.

This racetrack will change that forever.

One poorly timed cold snap and that valley dies on the vine.

The only change I'm talking about is a broader economic base for everyone.

Chase Gioberti thinks it'll destroy our way of life.

Maybe Chase likes to live at the whim of nature.

He can afford to.

What about the rest of the people?

Personally, I think Chase is more concerned about the Falcon Crest land

will be condemned by the initiative than he is about the good of the people.

Sounds like a conflict of interest to me.

That's a good point, John.

And I think the voters will see it that way, too.

To the will of the people.

Vote yes on the racetrack. Prosperity be yours.

Vote yes on the racetrack. Make a future for your children. Vote yes on the

racetrack.

Valley needs the racetrack.

More jobs, more money. Vote yes on the racetrack initiative.

Thank you.

Support the racetrack. This is going to be an economic shot in the arm for all

of us. Save your breath.

It's only a hired handful. There's no point in getting angry. I just don't

the idea of Richard Channing shoving this thing down our throats.

There's nothing you can do to stop him, is there?

I wouldn't be so sure about that.

Despite Angela's faults, it's not going to be easy without her. She does know

the ins and outs of the wine business.

Darling, you have nothing to worry about.

All we have to do is make sure that everybody knows that you're in charge

It's going to take some time.

What if we gave a party?

Have all the local vintners, have all the major wine critics.

That's a good idea. Yeah.

Uh -huh. I need all the friends I can get.

We'll have it in the wine tasting room. It'll be fun. I can put it together.

Oh, come on. You're not going to have the time, not with your feature writing

for the paper. Actually, I have an idea for an article that is going to require

more research than writing anyway.

It would be about your mother.

My mother?

Come on.

I'm serious. I would love to know how she became so... so wealthy and so

powerful. Yeah, so would I.

My idea would be to structure it as a... as a biographical tribute.

And that would give us a chance to... learn more about her.

I'll tell you what. I'll make arrangements for you to get into her

box in the bank. I'm sure you'll find something there you can use.

Great. That's a perfect way to start.

Good.

I thought she'd left town.

So did I.

Chase, Maggie.

Busy place, huh?

Small world.

Yeah, you might say that.

We thought you'd gone back to New York.

I almost did.

But Michael was kind enough to invite me to stay at his place.

How could I refuse?

I've got more room than I can use. She's got her own wing now.

Michael, I wish you'd talk to us about it first.

Why, is there a problem? I was just trying to help.

Come on, Michael. Our table's ready.

See you later.

I don't care what the straw vote says. I'm not going to lose this one. You paid

for the poll. It only describes the facts of the matter. Here I am spending

fortune on getting this racetrack approved, and you sound relieved that I

fail. Only because we'd both be safer without the racetrack.

In this case, failure could be the best thing. Richard Channing does not throw

in the towel.

Not in the face of intimidation from a bunch of thugs posing as businessmen,

certainly not in the face of my self -righteous brother.

But Chase has a strong political base. You're only considered a free -spending

outsider. And with Chase in control at Falcon Crest, this exercise in the

democratic process could prove rather embarrassing to you.

I won't be embarrassed.

Disappointed, maybe. But if you don't risk disappointment once in a while, my

dear, you can never taste the sweet rewards of success.

What rewards?

If you win, if the initiative does pass, you'll only earn the wrath of the

cartel. Oh, Miss Lynch, don't you understand any of life's subtleties?

racetrack is built and in operation, I'm untouchable. All the licenses are in my

name, and my name only.

You could be right.

But, sir, what about Chase?

He'll be stronger than ever now.

Oh, I think I can depend on the unchained fury of his dear Aunt Angela

care of him.

The enemy is divided.

Right.

And I shall finally conquer.

I managed to secure a granite vault in the hills above Salt Lake City, Utah.

All the documents are being delivered there by special courier late tonight.

There's no chance of us being exposed, is there? None.

Everything is being handled through double -blind third parties.

Chase is going to find it very difficult to manage Falcon Crest without the

growers' contracts.

Not to mention tax records, deeds, suppliers' agreements.

Excuse me, but Mr. Gioberti is here with the sheriff.

Show them in.

Gentlemen, anything I can do for you?

Mrs. Channing, you are in possession of certain papers belonging to Falconcrest.

Pursuant to a court order, I hereby instruct you to turn them over to Mr.

Giberti.

Well, I don't know what you're talking about. There are no papers here.

Then I'm afraid we'll have to look around for ourselves.

Isn't my word good enough?

Obviously not.

We have a search warrant to help us find those records.

You'll do no such thing.

You may have talked a naive judge into taking everything else away from me, but

this house was given to me separately from the winery. And you have no place

here, Chase.

Why don't you try the accounting office?

They're much more likely to have what you're looking for.

I'm already in touch with them. They're quite aware of the new status quo around

here.

Mrs. Channing, please don't make us use this warrant.

Sheriff, I've already told you there's nothing here.

All right.

You know the drill. Check everything, addicts... Wait just a minute, Sheriff.

I refuse to allow this.

The last thing I need right now, Mr. Erickson, is any interference from you.

Unless you'd like to see if a pair of my handcuffs will fit the wrists of a

lawyer.

Move it.

Did Lance make that trip into the city?

Oh, I think he and that young man you introduced him to were having a fine

Honey?

I found him. I found the disks.

Now, I want you to make sure that there's nothing left.

Hey, by the time I get through here, they'll be lucky if the building is

standing.

Don't overdo it.

Hey, I wouldn't hang around here if I were you.

It's liable to get too hot.

You have fun now.

Oh, I will.

Thought you'd be long gone by now.

Well, I had a hard time rolling out of bed.

Sheriff and I were up at Angela's till three o 'clock this morning.

Come up with anything?

No. Doesn't surprise me, though. Angela would go to jail before she'd surrender

anything to me.

I've been doing some thinking.

And now that you run things up at Falcon Crest, we have a real opportunity to

leave our mark on this valley.

How's that?

Champagne.

There's not another winery in the county that produces a sparkling wine.

Come on, where would we get the grapes? Simon Whitaker.

Produces some of the best Chameleon and Pinot Chardonnay in the state.

We've always used his grapes in our still wines.

Now we can start using them in a champagne.

That's a fine idea.

The timing's all wrong.

Dad, I'd be willing to do all the work myself.

I don't know. Look, we're involved in so many things right now.

Hello?

Yeah, speaking.

Hi, Sam.

What?

We had just completed installation of our computer security system. Our data

banks were impenetrable to anyone outside the company.

Looks to me like whoever did this wasn't sophisticated enough to be concerned

with your computer security.

Good old -fashioned vandalism can be just as effective.

Can any of these records be salvaged?

We had to pull all the Falcon Crest data storage out of the basement to supply

the quarterly reports for you.

Wait a minute. What are you telling me?

It'll take us another six months to extrapolate the figures and the

material that you requested.

I have six months!

We are insured, Mr. Gibran.

How do you like your new home?

Couldn't be better.

That's nice.

Is Michael a compatible... roommate?

The house is so big, we rarely see each other.

Oh, what a shame.

You know, I've kept my part of our bargain.

I haven't told anyone of your former profession.

I appreciate that.

Now, what have you been doing for me in return?

I've told you everything about Chase and Maggie, I found out.

They really are pretty straight.

But you're no longer a part of the Gioberti household.

True. But living with Michael puts me in an even better position.

He and Chase are very close.

I can keep tabs on both of them.

You know, I've been wondering why a famous surgeon who spent all that time

research would give the whole thing up and come to the Tuscany Valley.

Michael never talks about his past.

Well, get him to talk.

Or the whole valley will be talking about you.

The election's only two days away. Make sure you paper the town with him.

Melissa, come in.

Thanks for coming by.

Sure, you said it was important.

Lance will be right out.

Have a seat.

I just thought we should touch base on the terms of Falcon Crest's purchase of

the ready harvest as soon as possible.

That's right.

Congratulations are in order now that you've taken over Falcon Crest.

Thank you.

I'm willing to abide by your prior agreement to sell to us.

I suppose I could do that under certain circumstances.

I'm willing to listen.

Get Cole to drop his paternity suit.

And I'll sell you the Agretti Harvest at market value.

Melissa, I couldn't do that.

Why?

You're going to lose it anyway.

Perhaps.

That's not my decision.

Melissa, I know how you feel about Joseph.

But I know Cole feels strongly, too.

I am Joseph's mother.

And I intend to keep him.

That's something the court will decide.

Maybe.

But that's something I'll decide.

And that's who gets the Agretti harvest.

Look what I found.

See?

I never thought you'd resort to Richard's tactics.

Politics does change some men. Well, Richard's done everything he can to push

through his racetrack initiatives, so... By the way, I was up at Falcon Crest

last night.

Oh, yeah, so I heard.

Yeah, as a matter of fact, the sheriff and I were there till about 3 a .m. I

expected to see you.

Well, Melissa had one of her cravings.

We went out for ice cream.

That's right.

And then we took a drive.

Oh, did you go into San Francisco?

For ice cream?

Be a little out of the way, don't you think?

Yeah.

I suppose you heard about the damage at the Falcon Crest accounting offices.

Yes.

What a mess that must have been.

Yeah.

Not nearly the mess it's going to be when they find out who did it.

Well, there's not much chance of that now, is there?

So, there I am, in front of a jury.

And the evidence, the evidence your department provided us with, the

totally blown away by an unlawful search.

I'm sorry, I only had the written report to go on myself.

You know how this makes us look, Robbins.

We had this guy, open and shut.

Four witnesses, expert testimony, the works.

And now, we've got nothing. Oh, come on. He's guilty. We both know it. That's

totally irrelevant.

I'll tell you what, Sheriff.

Someone's head's gonna roll on this.

And I'm nominating you?

I, uh... I haven't been feeling so well lately, so there may have been an

oversight on this one.

Oh, you're damn right.

And you know what?

You're gonna pay for it.

Who do I have to see around here to fix the parking ticket?

Not me, Michael.

Your new test results from the lab just came in.

Your aneurysm is beyond the point of speculation.

You got to check in the hospital and take care of it.

Don't get serious, Michael. You see what it's like around here.

I haven't even got time for a haircut.

Who's going to keep a lid on things if I check into the hospital?

Same guy who does when you keel over. It can happen any minute without warning.

You're trying to scare me, doctor. Congratulations, you've done it.

But I just don't have the time right now.

Dan, it's the only time you've got.

I have nothing against horse racing per se. I'm simply talking about the

racetrack and the upheaval that such a radical and massive enterprise could

cause our community.

Thank you.

I'm Michelle Walters, and you're on the air. Do you have a question for our

guest, Supervisor Chase Gioberti?

Don't you think the racetrack is really a sign of progress?

No, I don't.

We would be invaded by fast food chains and high -rise hotels.

Our traffic would increase, and our air quality would decrease.

Inevitably, there'd be a rise in the crime rate. Now, some may call this

progress. I call it a shame.

An irreversible shame.

Oh, I never really thought of it that way.

Well, thank you.

You're on the air with Supervisor Gioberti.

Mr. Gioberti, as a vintner, don't you stand to gain more by not having a

racetrack? Well, definitely I do, vintner or not, but I'm concerned with

entire wine industry, not my own interests.

I find that very hard to believe, since you happen to run one of the biggest

wineries in the...

That winery happens to provide jobs for a lot of people in this valley.

Not nearly as many as a racetrack would provide.

Look, what we're debating is a way of life. We're talking about the possible

destruction of a traditionally agricultural community. We're talking

possible destruction of a distinctive rural environment.

Now, if you want urban sprawl, may I suggest...

San Francisco or Los Angeles or any other metropolitan area.

I think you're trying to lead this valley right back into the 19th century.

As far as I'm concerned, the only person you're deceiving is yourself.

Think you recognize my voice? Of course not. Yours is the voice of reason.

Mr. Caproni.

Lance Compson.

Angela Channing's grandson, right?

You've heard of my grandmother, then?

Charming lady.

That's a nice -looking birthday cake.

You know, I, uh... I've got a little boy of my own.

He's got a birthday coming soon.

What do you want?

I want to put my order in early.

I want it to read, Happy birthday to Joseph,

From your real father.

Love, Daddy, what do you think?

I think you should get out of my bakery.

No, Mr. Capone, I think we should talk first.

About Cole and Linda and the custody suit.

I have nothing to do with it.

You're wasting your time here.

You're Linda's father.

I was kind of hoping that you could talk to them.

Make them realize how foolish they are. Nobody's going to take my son away from

me. You've got some nerve.

Since my daughter married into your family, she is dead to me.

Well, I think you ought to bring your daughter back to life.

Now, you talk to Linda.

I want that custody suit dropped.

You can go to hell.

Don't be stupid, old man.

You'll cooperate with me or you'll be out of a business.

Your threats mean nothing to me. Is that right?

Who owns the bank where you do most of your business? My family.

Who employs most of your customers?

My family.

Who controls the office that issued you your business license?

My family.

I owe you and your family nothing.

Well, Mr. Camponi, that's really not for you to say, is it?

I'll be in touch.

Ms. Vitals, your stable will...

Monitor him overnight.

Why don't you get some sleep, Mr. Caproni?

Thank you, doctor.

Doctor,

how is my father?

I'd like to run some more tests.

Is it serious?

He's had a mild heart attack. Not life -threatening, but any heart attack is

serious. Well, may I see him?

Tomorrow. He needs some rest right now. Michael, there must be something we can

do for him. There is. You can both go home and get some rest yourselves, okay?

He's going to be all right, isn't he? Yes, he's going to be all right. This is

warning. He's going to have to make some rather drastic changes in his

lifestyle.

My father is a very stubborn man. He resists changes.

Well, it's up to you to see that he makes a move.

It's not uncommon in cases such as Julia's for the patient to slip into

of total confusion.

The last time I saw her, she was fine.

She's had what is generally referred to as a nervous breakdown.

Well, I'm going to bring in a specialist.

Two of the top people are permanent consultants to the hospital.

Julia is in very good hands.

I will go to see her tomorrow.

Look, Mrs. Channing.

I only want what's best for Julia.

Now, we are dealing with a very delicate balance here.

If we should tip the scales too quickly, we could lose her for good.

Then it's that serious.

Yes, I'm afraid so.

Well, I have to be on my way.

Oh, yes, Doctor.

Hello, Mother.

Oh, hello, Emma.

Dr. Foster, this is Julia's sister, Emma.

Dr. Foster is Julia's psychiatrist.

Oh. Have you been able to assure Mother that Dr. Freud was not a charlatan?

Are you a student of psychiatry?

No, I'm a product of it.

Thank you very much, Emma.

That'll be all.

Mother thinks that mental illness is something that you should hang in the

closet like an out -of -style fur.

Well, it is becoming more fashionable lately.

Well, it's nothing to be ashamed of.

That's a very healthy attitude, Emma.

Mrs. Channing, call if you have any questions about Julia's care.

I will.

Nice to have met you.

Nice to have met you.

Good day, Mrs. Channing. Good day.

I like that man.

Well, I'm sure he could take a liking to you for his usual feet.

How long do you think it'll be before he gets back on his feet?

Well, as you know, any heart attack is serious.

In the case of a hypertensive personality like Vince Caproni,

even more caution.

What are you saying, a month, six weeks?

I'm saying that Vince has to forget about ever resuming his workload.

The name of the game here is stress.

Yeah, I know.

It's amazing what people do to themselves, isn't it?

How we work our way into situations over which we have absolutely no control.

I think Vince will be able to pull himself out of the fire.

How about you?

What?

Out of the fire?

You're making a point. What is it?

I think you're making a mistake with Maggie's sister.

Oh, come on. She's a... She's a lonely kid.

She's a manipulative, self -serving, arrogant woman, and you're her next

That's not true, Chase. You know Michael.

Does Terry...

somehow fill a gap left by Ann's debt.

There is nothing closer to me than the memory of my wife, and I'm not going to

let it go, but it's got nothing to do with Terry, all right?

Were you aware that she conned her father out of $25 ,000, money we sent

a well -deserved trip around the world?

Yeah, sure.

And I'm sure she's going to pay it back.

She told you about it.

Look, this is all delightful, but I'm late for a staff meeting. I'll see you

later.

Fellow citizens of Tuscany Valley, tomorrow is election day.

Schools, streets, blood and fire control, everything... There he is.

And who pays?

That's the guy who wants to steal my vineyard.

Who the hell is that?

Many victims, I suppose.

Very funny.

Tom, what am I supposed to do now?

Where am I going to go?

What about my family? Well, you built a damn racetrack.

I'm not going to let you get away with it.

That's right, Channing. Put the little guy in jail.

A racetrack doesn't have a prayer, Channing.

Let's get out of here. As the natives are growing restless.

I want you to buy up every available minute of radio and television time

now and tomorrow night. At this late date, that'll cost us hundreds of

of dollars. I don't care what it costs.

French wine?

In the Tuscany Valley?

Shame. I'm afraid I don't share your loyalty.

What about your loyalties?

To Michael Ransom?

He's just a roommate.

I'm a free agent.

Hmm.

Michael's helping me get my feet on the ground.

Salt of the earth, that Michael.

And what exactly are you doing for him?

I wanted to say hello, too, at the end of a long, hard day.

You can imagine how abandoned I felt when my sister kicked me out of the

All I really want to do is set down some roots here in the valley, get married,

raise a family.

You know, they already gave out the Oscars this year.

I mean it.

Angela told me all about the deal she made with you.

Uh, they know your grandmother.

Well, she seems to know an awful lot about you.

And that's why you give her the scoop on Michael Ransom and the Gibertis.

If you believe that, then why did you come out here?

I might be dangerous.

But that's what I find so damn compelling about you.

You're not forgetting you're a married man, are you?

No, of course not.

That's what makes this so much fun.

How are we doing in the barrio? Are you sure the statistics are correct? They

have a vote, don't they? All right.

Then, of course, I care about them. Thank you.

What?

What? The poll show a toss -up.

That's why we're spending a quarter of a million dollars.

Perhaps you put too much faith in the power of propaganda.

Andrew.

Chase, your bet is here.

Send him in.

Shall I leave?

No, stay.

Might be interesting.

Richard. Chase.

Miss Lynch.

We have to talk.

Have a seat.

What can I do for you?

Do you know what you've done to the Tuscany Valley?

Yes.

I've given it hope.

Practically destroyed it.

The entire community is split over this racetrack.

It's a democratic process at work, Chase.

Nonsense. It's your unmitigated abuse of the political process to satisfy your

own greed.

There you go again, always tilting at windmills.

And somehow I'm always your target, even when I'm the one who's trying to help

the little people out there.

I'm warning you, Richard.

If you don't back off, it's going to be war.

What do you want me to do, Chase? Snap my fingers, make tomorrow's vote go

Call off this farce.

Cancel the election.

Spoil the fun?

Chase, as of this moment, we both stand an equal

chance at winning this fight.

Why don't you come on over to my side, the winning side?

Never.

Don't forget, our mother put a price tag on our friendship.

Can you afford to let greed flush away $25 million?

See you at the polls.

The entire thing is too much of a risk.

I mean, you're gambling a very uncertain outcome at the poll against a very

short $25 million. I don't care anymore.

I'm tired.

I'm tired of playing games with my brother. I'm tired of being held hostage

my mother's will.

But, Richard, even if your initiative is passed by the voters tomorrow, you

still have to share the racetrack with your partners.

I don't have partners.

Don't be a fool!

I've seen the cartel discipline its people, and it's not something I want to

happen again. This is no time for panic, Miss Lynch.

If that racetrack is built, God help us both.

Cargo airlines, copper mines, gold mines, silver syndicates, hammer

Boy, I'll tell you, your grandmother would certainly diversify.

Rich is the word.

How come she never let us know about any of this?

I don't know.

Jacqueline was a very strange lady.

Never wanted to let her right hand know what her left hand was doing, I guess.

She and Dad were never very close, were they? No.

I think that's why he's so interested in this article.

He wants to see what I come up with.

I never understand how parents and children can drift so far apart.

You're thinking of Joseph, aren't you?

And about Linda and Vince.

How's he doing?

Well, his heart's fine.

Somebody's got to help him let go of the anger he's holding inside.

It looks like... Everybody that we invited has agreed to come.

Even the caterer is coming. I was surprised.

That sounds like Saturday night at Falcon Crest Winery's hottest ticket in

I'll get it.

Well, well, well, hello.

May I come in?

Please do.

Hello, Angela.

Maggie.

This racetrack business has gotten out of hand. Now, we've got to stop Richard.

Obviously, it's a little late for that. The vote takes place tomorrow.

It would take a miracle to change the outcome now.

Some miracles can be bought.

I am prepared to write a check for $500 ,000.

To whom? For what?

If you match it, I know a judge who can be bought.

No, thanks. I have no taste for dirty politics.

Besides, if the racetrack is approved, I'll take it on appeal to the courts

myself.

You'll be wasting your time. Philip has already done that.

This initiative is ironclad. And don't forget, Richard has done his homework.

And this is no time to be righteous, Chase.

Do you think she's right?

Whether she realizes it or not, she's right about one thing.

If Richard wins tomorrow, life in this valley will never be the same again.

Great day for a race.

Time will tell.

The people of this valley really want a racetrack, you know. Be careful,

Richard. There are laws against campaigning in a polling place.

I trust when all this fuss is over, Chase, you're going to see the light.

It would certainly be helpful to have the Board of Supervisors on my side

the construction of the racetrack. You really are a dreamer, aren't you?

Without our dreams, Chase, we have nothing.

Remember, only one vote per person.

Oh, Maggie, one will be enough.

Leather, what do you think?

I bought it for a special occasion.

And you're going to waste it on the Gioberti's party?

Well, don't be jealous, Mother, just because you didn't get an invitation.

I don't need an invitation to set foot on my own property.

Mother, that winery doesn't belong to you anymore.

Grandmother, ready whenever you are.

Where are you going?

Election headquarters.

I want to see those ballots counted.

All right, keep me posted. I want to hear from you every five minutes.

That was your friend, Pamela.

They've just closed the polling places.

When will you know the results?

It's a small county. It can't take long.

Don't worry. You'll get your racetrack.

I applaud your enthusiasm, Melissa.

But I must admit, I'm a little...

The prize, considering your roots in that valley, goes so deep.

I'm willing to forfeit heritage for progress if the gains are large enough.

Oh, they will be.

Believe me.

After all, it's our child who stands to gain the most.

To victors.

And heirs.

And may the two never be confused.

Care to dance?

You don't dance to jazz?

Well, then, care to kiss?

You don't need anything.

You're absolutely right.

Is this for me?

Thank you.

Emma.

Terry is not going to let Michael out of her clutches.

Well, nobody ever said this was going to be easy.

But someday, she'll be just a leaf in the breeze.

That's an interesting image.

Of course you realize, Chase, the entire wine industry is going to be watching

to see how you handle Falkencrest without Angela Channing.

I know that, Jonathan. That's why I invited you here this evening.

I have something exclusive for you to put in your car.

Really? Well, it isn't often a wine critic gets a chance at a scoop.

How about a hint?

In time, Mr. Lake. In time.

Enjoying yourself?

Sure. It's a great party.

Thanks for the invite.

Actually, the invitation read Michael Ranson and guest.

Potluck, you might say.

Can't win them all.

No, you can't.

Well, don't let me keep you from circulating.

You did that so well.

Hi, Michael.

Maggie and I were just touching base.

Oh, good. I'm glad you two are getting along.

Excuse me, please.

Stop for a moment. Thank you.

Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen. May I have your attention for a moment?

Great. Thank you.

First of all, Maggie and I would like to thank you for coming this evening.

For many of you,

I know that recent events have raised questions about the future of falcon

craft.

Well, tonight I'd like to dispel those doubts and illuminate our future.

When Maggie and the children and I first came here to the valley, we had no

background in the wine industry, none at all.

But things have changed in the years since.

You, our friends, our neighbors, have helped immeasurably.

Now we know through your insights and our own experience how important the

legacy of Falcon Crest is.

And so it's with great pride that I announce that Falcon Crest is preparing

inaugurate a new product.

A premium quality champagne.

That's the best idea out of Falcon Crest in years.

It's just the shot in the arm this valley needs.

Actually, the idea originated with coal. We'll be working on this together.

Falcon Crest's, uh, Gioberti Brut will be a father -son project.

Why didn't you tell me about it?

Hey, I thought you liked surprises.

Well,

looks like we have some party crashers.

The nerve of that woman.

Oh, I don't know. Somehow it doesn't surprise me.

Well, am I disturbing something?

A celebration of a sort?

As a matter of fact, you are, Angela.

That's absurd. You should be holding a wake.

I beg your pardon? We've just come from election headquarters.

Richard Channing's racetrack initiative.

passed by a substantial majority.

Well, that wasn't impossible.

It's a clear mandate, Chase.

I offered Chase my help.

Together we could have defeated this initiative.

But he refused.

Is that true?

I think the bottom line is that your brother -in -law is a born loser.

Either that or Richard Channing is a born winner.

You know, your coming here like this doesn't surprise me in the least.

But I do resent your continuing to act as though you run Falcon Crest.

I am running Falcon Crest.

Right into the ground.

Before I'm through, you'll be begging to give it back to me.