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Stop it!

Stop it!

Melissa is carrying my baby.

You no good rotten... I'm gonna kill you!

You are not aware that Mr. Compson frequently shares a room at the Tuscany

with Miss Hartford? All right!

All right!

My marriage is a farce! That land has been in our family for three

It's nothing less than great.

so so

Well? You're in a fine mood.

Can we talk about this over a brandy? Chase has a chokehold on us, and you

a brandy?

Well, it didn't take me long to confirm those rumors we heard. The growers' co

-op is buzzing with the news.

Is he really going into the champagne business?

Apparently so.

He's even contacted Simon Whitaker. He obviously hopes to leave his mark here

injecting new life into Falcon Crest.

Do you see those vineyards?

Those vines and I are what is life here, not Chase Gioberti. Angela, please.

Chase is on firm legal ground. We've already lost this battle.

Oh, we have no such thing.

Because you haven't begun to see the dark side of Angela Channing.

Really hitting the books, huh?

Well... If we're going into the champagne business, I've got a lot of

to do.

Have you thought about any of the methods we're going to use? No, but

we have a lot of options.

They've been using bulk processes down south.

I was thinking we could use some more traditional methods if we get the right

people.

You don't say.

Well, with Simon Whitaker Simeon, we have a crack at a true brute if we do it

right.

Keep talking. Maybe I can skip a few chapters.

Okay. The most important element is the grapes. Yeah.

If Whitaker sells us his crop, we've got those.

And we need some quality equipment and some expert help.

We'll need someone who knows something about hand -turning, and nature does the

rest.

How did you come by all this?

I read most of those already.

I mean, you make it sound easy. It is.

If you do it right.

Well, maybe you're the man for the job.

Yeah, I think we'd make a good team.

No, no, I want you to do it. It should be your operation.

I don't understand.

Well, I like working for a man who knows what he's talking about.

Congratulations, Mr.

Giubetti.

Hey, how can I read with all that noise, huh?

Don't you know this is a hospital?

People need their rest.

They also need to keep calm, Mr. Caproni.

Excuse us.

There, that's better.

A little privacy always helps.

Getting out of here with help.

Good news.

You're being discharged tomorrow morning.

You're a tough guy, Mr. Caproni.

You recovered very nicely from your heart attack.

I just needed some rest.

Still do.

I'm fine now.

Besides, I got a business to run.

I'm sure there are plenty of people that can help you with your bakery. For a

while. A baker doesn't phone it in.

He bakes, then he sells, then he bakes some more.

Sounds like a treadmill to me.

That's what I do.

That's what I am.

I'll probably outlive you.

You probably will.

Papa?

Hello. Out. Out of here.

Relax. No, no, get them out. It's okay. We'll come back later. Don't bother. I

won't be here.

Mr. Caproni, your cardiac muscle is something I can handle.

But your emotional problems are beyond the resources of this hospital. Now, I

advise you to calm down.

Even you fancy doctors don't have all the answers, do you?

It's obvious your daughter loves you.

Pure, simple love.

There's something eating inside of you that keeps her locked out.

My advice to you is learn to handle it.

You might lose her.

Grandmother, a messenger just drove off with us.

Richard Channing.

What does he want?

Maybe he wants to throw another party. The man does know how to celebrate.

The gall of that man.

That land has been in our family for three generations. It's nothing less

rape. Let me see.

How was your run?

Fine.

We are invited to the official groundbreaking ceremonies of the Tuscany

racetrack. On Falcon Crest property?

I think it's going to be a parking lot. Oh, come on. Isn't there something we

can do about this?

Well, I could take it directly to the Board of Supervisors.

I don't know what good it would do.

Seems the voters want a racetrack.

I'm sure the Board wouldn't override.

Oh, Chase, I'm sorry.

Look, it's just ten acres.

I know it hurts, but Falcon Chris can be strong without it. Wait a minute.

That's not the point.

Richard bent the law.

He has perverted the intent of eminent domain principles to get his way, to

what he wanted.

All right, then there is nothing we can do about it now.

Well, we can't accept this invitation.

What for?

So that we can stand our ground.

I'll answer Melissa here.

Melissa's on her way down.

Good, then we'll get started right away.

I must warn you, she's her usual charming self today.

What does it take for you to keep her in line?

A little whip and a chair.

Hello, Angela.

Will you be joining us for 20 questions?

Actually, I think we should keep this as uncomplicated as possible.

It shouldn't take long.

Well, I don't care how long it takes.

Just don't go into court and lose custody of Joseph.

Cole's lawyers are going to ask some tough questions at that deposition.

So I want to rehearse you both on the kind of answers we need to give.

All right?

The last thing you want is the truth.

Because the last thing I wanted to lose my son.

The last thing I want is inconsistency.

Or defiance, Melissa.

Of course, I'm sorry.

Where shall we start?

With our sex life.

There you are, Fred.

Did you need it? Yeah, I sure did.

There's more, I'm afraid.

Thanks for your help. Anytime.

Hi. What can I help you with?

That woman.

She comes here often?

Oh, Mrs. Gioberti, the writer with the New Globe.

Post -war France.

A little dated for a newspaper article, isn't it?

Well, she's working on a future story about her mother -in -law.

Theirs must be a close family.

Yeah, real close. They kill each other.

Her real name was Jacqueline Pierrot. Real mysterious woman.

They say she was loaded, but...

She's not dangerous, is she?

No, just nuts, that's all.

Two nuts for visitors.

It would really mean a lot to me if I could see my dear cousin.

Her doctor said no visitors.

Her doctor.

I bet you do all the work and he gets all the credit, right?

Don't be greedy.

Five minutes.

That's all.

We're here.

Is there anyone who can't afford?

Yeah, the unborn and the dead.

Five minutes.

Julia.

You remember Pamela?

Oh, how could I forget her? Hello.

How are you?

Shall I compare you to a summer's day?

Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds

of May.

And summer's lease hath all too short a date.

You know you're very good at this game.

I'm going to stump you one day, though. I'm sure you will.

It's very much like the prison, except that the guards wear white uniforms.

I'm sure it must be very difficult.

Have you been in touch with your family?

I think that they would prefer to pretend that I no longer exist.

Maybe I can cheer you up.

I'm going to be a father.

No.

Really?

Oh, that's wonderful.

No. Oh, no.

Oh.

Oh, my goodness.

Oh, my goodness.

No offense.

None taken.

Well, I... I think that's really wonderful. I'm so happy for you.

Yes. The thought of fatherhood gives me a whole new outlook about things.

Well, I can honestly say that, uh...

One of the things that kept me going in here is the thought that very soon I'll

be a grandmother.

You're already a grandmother.

Well, everyone knows that Joseph is not Lance's child.

I'm talking about Melissa's next baby.

Julia, Melissa is carrying my baby now.

have to ask Melissa yourself.

She's the one who gave me the good news.

Aren't you going to congratulate me?

Congratulate you?

You bastard!

I'm gonna kill you! How could you do a thing like that?

I'm gonna kill you!

Nicely done.

Thank you.

It's got to be a good year, Simon.

Angela, this is very kind, but you don't have to pay me more than the market

rate for my Cabernet's.

Oh, read it carefully.

I'm buying more than your Cabernet.

I'm buying everything you grow.

I'm afraid Chase Giverty's already contacted me about my Semillon.

You see, he's planning on going into champagne production.

Yes, I know.

With my help.

I thought you and he had a falling out.

A little disagreement is one thing, but everybody knows we're a family.

Chase is depending on Angela to find the best crops in the valley for Falcon

Crest. That's why we're making such a generous offer for yours.

Prices get better when there's trouble at Falcon Crest, huh?

Of course, if you'd rather not sell us your champagne grapes, then we'd

have to pass on the rest of your crop, too.

But... You've always done so well with my cabernet. Of course we have.

And you wouldn't want to sell them to a winery that might do them an injustice,

would you?

All right, I'll have my lawyers take a look at this contract and I'll get back

to you, Angela.

Then the formalities aside, we have a deal?

The formalities aside, right.

Take care of those grapes, Simon.

I will, Angela.

Thanks. Let me show you out, Simon.

Thanks for coming over.

Bye.

Before I'm through, Chase is going to have to buy grapes at the local

supermarket.

Are you really going to be able to broker off all these grapes you're

I'll sell them to the bulk wineries.

But they won't make anything better than cheap table wine out of them. That

could ruin this valley's wine industry.

Oh, I wouldn't go that far.

In the meantime, Chase can take the blame.

Pretty interesting, isn't it?

Took that out of one of the leading business magazines.

Yeah, but this was 20 years ago. She was already quite the heavyweight in

Europe. You know, that's just for the money.

No, I think it was for the power. Honey, would you please take your... Here, I

thought she was just my nice little grandmother.

What I've been able to uncover so far, she was anything but nice.

Ruthless was one man's opinion.

Sounds like you're getting into some pretty heavy stuff.

Are you sure you want to open all this up?

Well, that's what a journalist is supposed to do, isn't it? Uncover the

I suppose that depends on how dirty the digging gets.

Especially when you're dealing with your own family.

Come in.

Have a seat.

Hold all calls, Rose.

What do I owe the honor?

I stopped by the Tuscany Courthouse to pick up a copy of the next Board of

Supervisors agenda.

How fascinating.

Chase Gioberti is planning to have the results of the election overturned.

Overturned? It was a landslide.

Being an interested party, I suppose I should be there.

Is all of this worth forfeiting the $25 million I clean left you and Chase to

assure your friendship?

Believe me, by the time I get that racetrack built, Chase is going to need

$25 million far more than I ever will.

Let's see if he can throw away all that money.

You've certainly got it all figured out, haven't you?

One thing still tantalizes me.

Really? Really.

Just whose side are you on?

The winner's, of course.

When can I see her?

I'm afraid there's been a change, for the worse.

She was terribly upset by a visitor today.

I thought she wasn't allowed to have any visitors. This is a totally

unauthorized situation.

I've seen to it that the hospital has fired the floor nurse.

But who was it?

Who did she see?

Richard Channing.

Oh, dear Lord.

What happened?

Did he do something to her?

I really don't know.

But she became completely manic.

They had to have her sedated.

And she's been catatonic ever since.

I'm very sorry. I wish the news were better.

We all do.

Doctor. You know I'll do whatever I can for Julia, Miss Chaney.

Call me Emma.

Emma.

She always seemed too dignified to me.

Maybe it was all that European exposure.

Mm -hmm.

But I remember you once telling me that Jacqueline and your mother didn't really

get along that well. Yeah, I think that had to do with the boyfriend that she

stole from my mother when they were kids.

Sounds like somebody was a sore loser.

Maybe in those days people didn't take relationships quite so casually.

What an uptight world it must have been.

You two need anything from the kitchen?

No, thanks.

Well, Terry certainly seems to have made herself right at home.

She lives here.

You know, I have avoided discussing this with you, Michael, because it isn't any

of my business, but... Maggie, please.

Relax.

She's perfectly safe here. This is a big old house.

This can use a little life in it.

I'll be upstairs.

There's some great stuff on the tube tonight.

Terry.

It's nice to see you.

Nice to be seen.

In case you change your mind.

Ciao.

Don't you see how this looks, the two of you living together like this? Relax.

Didn't you want to talk about Jacqueline and my memories of her?

We strayed away from the subject a little bit, didn't we?

Yeah, we are straying away.

Actually, I think I have what I need. Thank you, Michael. Don't.

Sometimes you sell a house to people, it's just a house. You know what I mean?

This is going to be more than that. I can just feel it in my... How soon can

take possession?

Oh, well, I'll personally push the escrow papers through. You should have

key by the 18th. Is that soon enough?

That'll be great. No problem. Short escrows are my specialty.

Now, you call me if you have any questions and I'll be in touch.

Thank you.

Cole, it's beautiful!

I simply think that the board is failing in its responsibility to actively and

carefully scrutinize this racetrack initiative that was rammed down the

of the voters. Chase, the measure was passed by a clear majority. A majority

were deceived.

Costello's loyalty runs about as deep as his pockets.

Richard's probably filling them. It could wipe out the smaller vineyardists.

Quiet, please.

Quiet.

Nobody's being wiped out, Chase.

Richard Channing has paid very fair prices for all condemned property.

The people of this valley have more at stake than money.

Most have lived here for generations because this is their home.

You don't just come strolling into the Tuscany Valley, whip out your checkbook

and buy a heritage.

You work for it.

it becomes part of you.

Its value goes far beyond money.

And that's what Richard Channing and this damn racetrack would eliminate once

and for all, forever.

Mr. Chairman, if I may be allowed to address the board.

You better put a stop to this.

Mr. Chairman, this is completely out of order.

I see no reason not to hear Mr. Channing, since Mr.

Gioberti has made him the object of his argument.

Mr. Channing?

Thank you. I have very little to add to the resounding voice of the people who

passed the racetrack initiative by an overwhelming majority.

The fact is, Supervisor Gioberti is caught in a conflict of interest.

His is the voice of Falconcrest, and he is concerned for his personal welfare.

to the exclusion of the rights of the people of this valley.

And his voting rights on the board in this matter should be suspended.

Thank you. Mr. Chairman, I'd like an opportunity to respond to Mr. Channing.

sorry, Chase.

Mr. Chairman.

Mr.

Channing's point is quite valid.

There's no further business. This meeting stands adjourned.

When I ran Falcon Crest, I ran this valley.

And if it weren't for your greed, none of this would have happened.

I want to talk to you.

I'm sorry, Mr. Charney.

It's all right, Charlie.

You're under court order to stay out of the affairs of Falcon Crest.

I have.

Then how do you explain Simon Whitaker? I had a deal with him.

Well, I made him a better offer. I'm still in the wine business, regardless

the temporary conditions around here.

His crop is worthless to you without a winery.

Then I'll sell it in auction.

I'll even accept your bid.

I'm not making one.

Well, that's good.

Because Falcon Crest does not belong in the champagne business.

That's your opinion.

I'll take it for what it's worth.

You know, Angela, if I were you, I'd be careful.

You don't do very well in court.

Why are you depressed?

Oh, I'm not depressed. I'm just concerned.

The more I learn about Jacqueline Perrault, the more frightening she

Well, you knew she wasn't a saint. I mean, she had a whole string of

She abandoned her own son. That's just the half of it. I mean, this woman was

also vindictive. She was ruthless.

She sounds just like my mother.

Oh, Emma.

Oh, Emma, I don't know what to do.

I mean, what am I going to tell Chase?

She was his mother.

You haven't told him? No, and I don't know that I should.

What did she do?

Yeah, she seemed to make a career out of ruining people's lives. It's just, uh,

it's not a pretty picture.

Well, maybe we should just forget about doing the article, then.

You know what I think I should do? I think I should just leave the whole

up to Chase.

Thank you.

I'll work it out.

Maggie? Uh -huh?

Have you seen Michael lately?

Saw him last night.

I was hoping he would have gotten the hint and asked me out by now.

Emma.

Terry is living with Michael.

Oh.

I'd give it a week.

I'll see you later.

Hi, Terry.

It's almost nine.

I knew you were going to be late, but this is ridiculous.

I know. I'm sorry, babe. I have a lot of work to do before I can leave here.

Don't wait up for me, all right?

Really?

I guess I'll see you in the morning, then.

I'm sorry.

How much more wine do we have left in the cellar before we have to stop buying

it from Chase?

We have enough to tide us over until Chase has to buy from us.

Chase wants me to sell him my harvest.

Oh, I'm sure he does.

He said he's willing to pay top dollar.

Well, that puts you in the catbird seat, doesn't it?

That's exactly where I am, Angela.

I don't know how you think you could wield much control. Shining residence.

When you're not even sure, you could hold on to your own son.

Cold little custody suit.

Doesn't have a prayer.

Excuse me.

A land telephone.

The hostess from Lucio's.

What does she want?

She said you left a credit card there.

Haven't been there in months.

The old credit card ploy.

Works every time.

Maybe you ought to read me the account number.

The Tuscany Hotel, room 21.

They seem to keep that permanently available to us.

I see.

I'll be right over.

You must have quite some memory, Lance.

Do you know all your credit card numbers by heart?

It pays to be careful.

It certainly does.

Be back in a flash.

You and Melissa give your depositions tomorrow.

I know.

I'll make sure to get a good night's sleep.

How can you just let him walk out like that?

I was just going to ask you the same question.

He's your husband.

I need to test this hotel room.

Me too.

We should have a bronze plaque installed.

You're really a kick out of being unfaithful, aren't you?

Moi?

Well, if I know exactly where I stand.

I just don't feel unfaithful about that.

You know what she says, too?

She's just good.

Are you ever in love with Melissa?

She has her charms.

She also has a ready harvest.

And in this valley, that harvest is power.

I've got it.

I think I can generate a little power of my own.

Are you sure you should be drinking wine in your condition?

As long as I don't ever do it, the doctor says it's fine.

To our child.

I haven't had a kiss yet.

That wasn't much of a kiss.

Oh, I thought it was pretty good.

Does the maternity outfit bother you? No.

How are things at Falconcrest?

How's Angela doing?

Now that she's out of the action.

Ask her yourself.

Does she have any plans for getting back in?

She doesn't talk about it much.

Not Angela Channing. She must have said something.

Why don't you ask Philip Erickson?

He's made a career out of playing both sides of the fence.

Don't act so hurt. You didn't come over here to make love tonight anyway.

What do you want?

You're buying my harvest, aren't you?

We have a contract, don't we?

How about a little down payment?

I don't remember anything about a down payment in the contract.

Let's just call it an act of goodwill.

$100 ,000?

$200 ,000? Whatever you can afford.

I'm just buying your harvest, Melissa. I'm not buying the whole county.

Shouldn't the expected mother be home getting some rest?

Don't bother with the door.

I know my way out.

Did you get your credit card back it's all taken care of

Go

to sleep

Knock, knock.

Emma.

Come in.

Good to see you. Close the door.

What brings you out this way?

Well, uh... It's a little embarrassing, actually.

Well, I'm a doctor.

What's your problem?

It's not really a medical problem.

It's more personal.

Are you sure I'm the one you want to talk to?

Michael, you're the only one I can talk to.

See ya.

I'm in love with you.

Well, I was hoping it wouldn't come as such a surprise.

Yes, I am surprised.

I'm also very flattered.

But you're not in love with me.

It's Terry, isn't it?

It's not Terry.

It's me. It's my problem.

Emma, you're a lovely, lovely lady.

And I just wish that I...

Ooh, strong coffee.

Oh, I'm sorry. It's a couple hours old.

Short night?

Yeah.

What's this? Oh, it's a special advertising supplement for the

today.

I don't know how he did it, but Richard convinced almost every major business in

San Francisco to take out an ad complimenting him on his towering

He said we should go to this ceremony today.

Really, why aggravate ourselves?

I'm not going for the aggravation. I'm going to make a point.

Chase, there's something I'd like to talk to you about. I was going to wait

a more opportune moment, but it doesn't look like today is going to get any

better.

Does this sound serious?

It's about the article that I'm writing on your mother. I think I should just

drop it.

You were so excited about it. What happened to that enthusiasm? I don't

just lost interest.

I mean, why should I give my heart and soul to Richard's newspaper when he's

plundering the valley?

You knew he wasn't Prince Charming when you took the job. Well, I... I don't

know. I'm just fed up.

Why do I get the idea you're not telling old Dory?

Because I'm not.

Chase, I have been struggling up one blind alley after another trying to find

a...

shred of humanity in Jacqueline Perrault's life that I can peg this

and there is nothing.

I'm sorry, darling. There is absolutely nothing she has more in common with

Richard than she does with you.

What did you find out?

Her second husband was a Nazi sympathizer who made his fortune by

French art museums during the occupation.

Maybe that's why she divorced him. She didn't want to divorce him. He wanted to

divorce her.

He never got the opportunity. He was... He was murdered, and she inherited

everything.

Thank God.

Chase, I am not suggesting for a moment that Jacqueline murdered him, but she

did... come out ahead.

Look, I'll continue with the story.

Keep digging. I want to know the truth.

Hello, Angela.

You're a little early for the groundbreaking, aren't you?

Richard's going to tear these vines out of the earth before the day is finished.

Until he does, they belong to Falconcrest.

My grandfather planted most of these vines, and every generation has tended

and kept them alive.

Something terribly important is going to die today.

I'll tell you one thing.

If it's the last thing I do, I'm going to bury that racetrack and replant this

land.

I know exactly how you feel.

I know you do. We both feel it.

State your name, please.

Melissa Agretti Compson.

Your husband is Lance Compson, is that correct?

Yes, that's right.

Where do you presently reside?

In the Tuscany Valley at the Falcon Crest Estate.

Mrs. Compson, since your marriage, have you had intimate relations with anyone

besides your husband? I object to this line of questioning.

Oh, it will be fully upheld in court since we are trying to determine Mrs.

Compson's fitness as a parent. I'm a perfectly fit parent.

And I have been faithful to my husband from the beginning.

Oh?

Then you are not now having an affair with Richard Channing.

No, I am not.

Let me remind you that you're under oath. And the penalties for perjury in

state are quite severe.

I am sure they are.

I haven't made love to anyone but my husband.

All right, then. Let's talk about him for a moment, shall we?

Do you recognize any of these names?

Um, Laurie Stevens?

No. That's odd.

Mr. Compson lived with her for several weeks last year.

Jenny Mancuso?

No.

Sally Gray?

No. What about Terry Hartford?

No. You are not aware that Mr. Compson frequently shares a room at the Tuscany

Hotel with Miss Hartford? No, I am not.

According to our information, he would have been there with her on August the

18th. Also the 20th.

21st. The 25th. That is impossible. The 30th. September 3rd.

8th. 9th.

11th. You are badgering my client. 12th.

16th, 17th... All right!

All right!

My marriage is a farce!

I beg your pardon.

Why? It's all true.

He's never been able to stay out of other women's beds.

Get a hold of yourself.

Don't you realize what you're jeopardizing here?

Why don't you show Mr.

Compson in now, hmm?

You may discuss the questions and answers after I have interviewed Mr.

What does she say?

Ladies and gentlemen, I know you're all a little warm, so I'll make this short.

Last week, by a substantial margin...

The people of this valley showed their commitment to progress by approving the

construction of the Tuscany Downs Racetrack.

Horse racing has a long and honorable history.

It does my heart good to know that the sport of kings will be perpetuated here

on the very soil upon which we stand.

Falcon Crest soil.

The economic benefits that this community is about to reap our men.

The construction phase alone will provide hundreds of jobs.

Once the construction is completed, the tax revenues will ease the burdens of

the individual taxpayers.

So it is with great pleasure that I turn the first shovel full of earth.

Thank you.

What does he think he's doing?

He's fighting for his life.

Stop it!

Send you to the lifeblood of this valley, and I'll never stand by and

rip out the vines that my great -grandfather planted with his bare hands

that every generation of my wife and children have nurtured. Never!

Sheriff, this land no longer belongs to Mr.

G. Aberdeen.

I'd like to continue... Your so -called economic benefits is nothing more than a

smokescreen for your spite and your greed.

I'm sorry, Chase, but he's right. You can't interfere in this. It's too late

that now, Sheriff. Don't push your luck.

Go to hell, Dan.

All right, he's under arrest. So's the boy. Take him easy. Just get the cuffs

him.