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You're looking at the next Mrs.

Michael Ransom. How do you know he'll ask you to marry him? You let me worry

about that.

Diane? Diane?

Get it, Gertie.

Are you upset because Richard doesn't want anything to do with a pregnant

You do the surgery, Michael. Nobody else.

I haven't practiced surgery in a long time. Dr. Parker. You do it or nobody

does.

We've got 30 seconds.

Thank you.

Gentlemen? Paul, are you okay? Yeah.

Are you all right? Yeah.

Paul, let's get out of here.

Okay. I know. I know. Don, I didn't get here sooner. I went right over to the

courthouse, but by the time I got there, Richard was already there. Richard? He

has posted your bail.

Oh, be serious. I thought Maggie might get bogged down by red tape, so I just

expedited matters. I didn't think you'd want to spend any more time in here than

you have to.

You've got your nerve, don't you?

I wasn't the one who defied Sheriff Robbins and who put on that little

performance at the groundbreaking ceremonies. That was all your idea,

Let us just go home, please.

Let's do that.

Chase, I know how you feel about the race track, but if you'd stop fighting

at every turn, you'd realize it's what the people of this valley want. No, it

isn't. It's what you want. What I don't want is for our business interests to

interfere with our friendship.

We don't have a friendship.

Sure we do.

Who posted your bail?

Believe me, the check's in the mail.

Never underestimate the power of a martyr.

I've been calling the shots in this valley for over 30 years.

And you don't expect me to stop now, do you?

Without talking, Beth, I'm not sure you have that many options left.

I have one.

Calvin Klieger.

Calvin Klieger. Cleager?

You'll be exposing another flank to Chase.

As it stands now, he doesn't know the first thing about Cleager's arrangement

with Falconcrest.

That's what makes the Cleager operation a perfect weapon.

If your relationship with Calvin Cleager comes to light, Chase could slap us

with any number of lawsuits.

We'd be facing another series of protracted court battles, any one of

could lose.

Will you get Calvin out here on the next plane?

Why, Angela, I see Michael's car isn't here.

I guess he's still at the hospital.

You must love living here.

Must have cost a fortune to furnish this place.

You're not here to discuss the decor, are you?

Hardly. I thought I made myself clear two weeks ago what I expect of you.

And I told you it would take time.

I'm not exactly on the Gioberti's hit parade at the moment.

You haven't even been in touch with him. Not true.

Not true.

My Maggie was over here just last week.

What for?

She's doing some research on Jacqueline Perrault, Michael's aunt.

From what I gather, she was quite a remarkable woman.

Doesn't say much for your sources.

You didn't get along with her, did you?

We had our differences.

Did that have anything to do with her death?

If you're as good at getting information as you claim to be, then you already

know the answer to that.

You can't find out everything unless you ask.

Why don't you ask Maggie about her article?

Anything specific.

You just keep digging.

I'll tell you when to stop.

If it's just news you're looking for, then I do have a...

Tidbit you might find interesting.

Try me.

You're looking at the next Mrs. Michael Ransom.

Did he ask you to marry him?

Not yet, but he will.

I can't think of any better way to ingratiate myself with the Giobertis

marry Chase's cousin.

Can you?

I suppose not.

How do you know he'll ask you to marry him?

You let me worry about that.

I just wanted you to be the first to know.

Well, that's dear of you.

You're late.

Well, good morning.

Well?

Well, what?

I was up half the night doing research. What's the matter?

Well, like, nothing.

I just wanted to know how the story was going, that's all.

Well, the story is going fine. It's just going a little slowly.

Emma, what is wrong?

I just have a lot on my mind, I guess.

It's Michael, isn't it?

He just isn't interested in me.

I don't understand why.

Emma.

Michael has been through a very, very difficult time.

And it's affected him deeply.

Did you know his wife?

Annie?

Yeah, they were devoted to each other. And when she died, it just shattered

Was she at all like Terry?

No, she was not like Terry. Emma?

What I think you should do is just go out and live your own life.

Let Michael work out his problems.

You're absolutely right.

Men are unnecessary distractions anyway.

Besides, we have lots of work to do, don't we? Right.

Good morning, ladies.

Mr. Clanton. What is it?

Oh.

What are you doing here?

I'm the early bird.

You're the one.

Should I call security?

Don't be silly.

Mr. Spears here is an old friend.

How do you like San Francisco?

It's a working trip, Mr. Channing.

Of course.

It's a working day for me, too, Mr. Spears, and you are sitting in my chair.

Do have a seat.

Maybe it is time to call security.

You'd be a good fellow, Mr. Channing. Didn't Mr. Osborne's death convince you

our sincerity? Now, sit down.

John Osborne was my friend.

Killing him was a mistake.

You see, the company is sincere about its desire to be involved in your

racetrack.

It's too bad, isn't it, seeing as how all the licenses are in my name?

Don't make the mistake of thinking that anyone is indispensable to the company,

Mr. Chinning. If the company had any brains, they'd be protecting me instead

threatening me.

This is my operation, Spheeris, and you and that entire bunch can go straight...

Personally,

I like your bullheadedness.

I eagerly await the day I am sent back to discipline you once and for all.

Shall I keep something warm for Emma, Miss Channing?

Yes, Charlie. She should be down in a little while.

She won't even unlock her door.

I know. It sounds like she's going back to her old ways.

I'll get it, Charlie.

Philip. Angela.

I brought Mr. Klieger here directly from the airport.

How nice of you to come.

Please come in.

Charlie. I was expecting your call. The rumors of Chase Gioverti's takeover of

Falcon Crest has hit the international wine community like a thunderbolt.

Well, rumors are one thing. Reality is another.

The Klieger wine distribution operation is the most powerful in North America.

And since Angela owns the majority of the shares in Klieger distribution,

Separate and apart from her interests in Falconcrest.

Klieger's position is going to be exactly as I want it to be.

Calvin, you and I are going to crush Chase Gioberti.

Ah, can't wait till you get to the office. I must be in... Intriguing.

Well, you might say so.

There's so much going on there, it's a little difficult to concentrate. Honey,

there's some fresh coffee in the kitchen. No, that's all right. I've got

cold the wine in a couple of minutes.

Maybe that's him. See you later. Okay, darling.

Hi.

I was hoping I'd get you at home.

Can I help you?

Is something wrong?

Yes, something's wrong.

Me.

Come on in.

I just want you to know how sorry I am for all the trouble I've caused you.

And for what I did to Dan.

I'm going to give him the money back as soon as I can.

Good.

Good, I'm glad to hear that.

You've both been so generous with me.

Letting me into your home, into your lives.

And all I did was cause trouble for everyone.

I can't say I disagree with that.

I wish I could change the past.

I do.

But no one can do that.

All we can do is make the future better.

Sounds like you've got something in mind.

I just don't want us to drift any further apart.

Did Michael send you here?

Michael has nothing to do with this.

What exactly is it you want from us?

Forgiveness.

You're my sister, Mickey.

You're all I have.

Just forgive me.

This is the mail for Angela.

Any mail for me?

Just this. Direct the bolt of it.

What is it?

It's a copy of the deposition we gave Cole's lawyer.

Really?

Listen to this.

My marriage to Lance has been a farce from the beginning. He's never been able

to stay out of other women's beds. Just what the hell are you trying to do?

Lance, that was a mistake. They goaded me into saying that. They badgered me

about you and Richard, and I denied knowing anything about it.

My meetings with Richard have had a purpose.

You have been sleeping with half the women in this alley because you are

more than a sleazy philanderer.

What's up? What's wrong?

Are you upset because Richard Channing doesn't want anything to do with a

pregnant woman?

Be careful, Monica.

We have to put up a much better front than you around here.

Hey, Dad!

Yeah?

I don't know.

Looks like it's going to have to come down another seven.

Eight degrees for champagne aging.

Well, the cooling system's operating at peak.

Guess we'll need another compressor.

Champagne is an expensive hobby, Chase.

Calvin, what are you doing here?

Well, when new management moves into one of the country's premier wineries, I

like to make sure there's a smooth transition of power.

I'm flattered. This is my son, Cole.

Calvin Klieger, Falcon Crest Distributor. Ah, nice to meet you. A

So you really are going into the production of champagne.

Indeed. Cole's in charge of it.

You're going to be begging your retailers for more display space.

Chase, the reality of the situation is that we'll be lucky to get any display

space at all.

If Anne is out of the picture, call it, um, her mystique.

Just give us a year or so, the Giovertis will have their own steep there.

I wish it were that easy, but it takes time to build up a market from scratch.

Well, the market's there. We've got a track record of solid profits with our

wines. Yes, but with Angela Channing's wines.

With Falcon Crest wines. We know damn well what we're doing.

Chase, that's not the point.

I can't risk Cleveland Distribution's time and money on a couple of neophytes

with no credibility in the marketplace.

What are you, uh...

Trying to get out here. Are you looking for a larger slice of the pie?

A bigger distribution fee? What is it?

If you could guarantee your output and the quality of your vintages somehow.

Something in writing.

Some collateral.

I see.

You're talking about a lien on my property.

I wouldn't call it that.

But if we have a bad crop or an off year, you could wind up owning

we've got here.

Don't you know? That would be under the worst of circumstances, Chase.

That's a chance I'm not willing to take. I won't have any problem finding

another distributor.

I'm sorry you feel this way, Chase.

It's nothing personal.

I find it extremely personal.

Goodbye.

Good day, gentlemen.

Nerf that guy.

The only problem is, without Klieger, we're dead.

Well, now what's wrong?

I don't know that anything is. I just dropped by to see about Emma.

I'm a little concerned about her. She hasn't showed up for work the last

of days.

I think there's something you should understand about Emma.

She's sort of a free soul.

I know.

That's what I find so endearing about her.

Well, she's probably tired of playing newspaper with you and your new globe.

Do you think I might have a word with her?

I'm not in the habit of interfering with her privacy.

And I'm not in the habit of losing the head of my editorial staff.

Well, you'll just have to get someone new.

It was nice seeing you at the groundbreaking ceremonies for my

Now, don't get cocky.

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

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

Because without Falcon Crest, you have nothing.

Nothing.

Love me?

Of course I do.

Good. Then I love you.

Good.

It balances the equation.

Still keeping me at arm's length, though, aren't you?

Is that what you call this?

Or I should say, at hallway's length.

Making me sleep in my own bedroom way over on the other side of the house.

Don't you like your privacy?

What I like is a little more intimacy.

I get lonely sleeping way over there.

Well, I haven't kicked you out of bed yet, have I?

Not tonight.

But tomorrow night you'll expect me to go back to my own bedroom.

I need to be with you every night.

To be held by you.

Terry, it's been such a long time. It's kind of new to me, you know.

For a novice, you certainly are good at it.

Beginner's luck.

Besides, somebody might start suggesting marriage.

I don't want to think that far ahead.

Isn't that a logical thing?

Is it really?

I wouldn't know.

Is Cole here?

He's at the winery.

Oh, of course.

He's such a go -getter. He's always there early.

So this is the love nest.

It's really cute.

Thanks. You like it?

Please accept a small housewarming gift.

Call it a peace offering.

It must be something awfully nice if you think it's going to take the place of

Joseph. I was hoping you would accept it in the spirit in which it was intended.

Oh, I think I do.

Linda, you don't understand what it means to be a mother.

I understand that Joseph would be much better off here with us than as a pawn

between you and Angela Channing.

Enjoy the gift.

Nicole certainly will.

What makes you so sure?

It's one of his favorite things.

Satin sheets.

It's really too bad Cole isn't here.

He could have disposed of you himself.

Melissa, just what do you hope to gain by constantly harassing Cole and me?

She claimed it's the only way she can lose weight. Oh, I know. They never

do they?

The way to eat less and exercise more.

We've got her on 15 % glucose until the nutritionist comes here.

All right, get the nutritionist out. Let's get some weight on her. Okay.

Thank you.

You got

a

six centimeter aneurysm on her hands.

I know. I diagnosed it over a month ago. I've been trying to get him in the

hospital ever since.

No.

No operation, no.

Dan, you have no choice in this matter. This thing could kill you. No operation.

Dan, Dr. Parker is a very fine surgeon. It'll all be over before you know it.

My father died on the operating table. He's not cutting into me.

There isn't time for debate, Dr. Ranson. I need a decision.

Give me that considered form.

Listen, you're going to sign this thing. I'm not going to stand by it unless you

die.

But you do it.

You do the surgery, Michael. Nobody else.

I haven't practiced surgery in a long time.

You do it or nobody does it.

Come on, we're wasting time.

Please.

All right, get in prep.

Angela, you're the last person in the world I would have expected here.

Oh, I'm sure of it.

Frankly, I'm surprised to see you here. You're supposed to be running Falcon

Crest. You didn't come here to discuss my management of Falcon Crest, I hope,

because it's really none of your business. I came here to discuss your

mismanagement. Now, if you'd been more careful, Richard wouldn't be building a

racetrack right now. I have done what I could to prevent that. You made a speech

in front of a bulldozer, and you go to jail, and the bulldozer rips out ten

acres of Falcon Crest.

Well, if you have any ideas, I'm willing to listen.

We should be together on this. After all, Richard is our enemy.

What exactly are you getting at?

We should have a united front.

Falcon Crest is our heritage, not yours alone.

It was our heritage, Angela.

By court order, it's mine now. I don't see how bringing you back into Falcon

Crest is going to solve our problems with Richard.

You're not strong enough to do it alone.

Now, my resources go far beyond the boundaries of this valley.

Then you better use them, because you're not going to become a part of Falcon

Crest again.

That's it.

Looks to me like Lance is guilty of perjury. They both perjured themselves.

Melissa practically admitted it, blowing up like that during the deposition.

Well, all of this sounds very hopeful.

Well, we aren't going to have any problem establishing them as unfit

If you don't end up with the child, the welfare department should. Here, take a

look at that.

It took half a dozen private investigators to dig that up.

These are the results of that paternity test.

The ones Richard published in his newspaper.

Lance himself had that test done.

Proves beyond a shadow of a doubt he is not the father of that child.

Well... If this doesn't get the courts to give us custody of Joseph, nothing

will.

Don't uncork the champagne just yet.

We still have a long way to go.

The county engineer was out here again this morning. Yeah? Seems to have found

all sorts of problems. I'll bet.

You know what he wants.

Did you take care of him? That poor man's never been to Europe.

All I had to do is prescribe Paris and April and... And pay for it. I had a

meeting out of my hand.

It isn't always that easy.

Good afternoon.

Well.

You don't waste any time, do you?

I'm the most impatient man in the world.

To a fault, perhaps.

Impatience breeds mistakes.

All it takes is one.

And this little project of yours is history.

You're always so congenial, Chase.

You must get it from your father's side of the family.

The first round is yours, Richard.

But I'm personally going to review every step you take, every permit you apply

for, every cubic foot of concrete you pour.

Nothing. That better be out of order.

Or I'll have you shut down.

That man could make life extremely difficult.

He'd like to make it impossible.

I was hoping you'd bring me good news about Julia.

We're doing everything we can, Mrs. Channing.

But our resources are limited.

Well, mine aren't. And I must help my daughter.

I'm not talking about money.

Look, as many advances as we've had over the years, there are still some people

that we just aren't able to reach.

How unreachable is she?

I'm afraid she's getting worse.

She suffers from delusions.

She lapses in and out of reality.

And she could be dangerous to herself and to others.

She's only dangerous because she's been locked up.

And if she doesn't get some real help soon, it might be too late.

I am only here because of my concern for your daughter.

Look, believe me, I want to help Julia.

I knew I heard voices.

I thought you weren't feeling well.

I'm not.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I was just telling your mother about Julia.

Why bother?

She's not going to get any better.

Sometimes I wonder if any mental patient actually can.

That's not true, and you know it. You've been doing very well.

That's what I thought.

Emma.

Darling, why don't you go up to your room and rest?

You'll feel a lot better tomorrow.

No, I won't.

Not if you stay locked up in your room all day.

Say, I've got an idea.

How would you like to join me for a glass of wine?

Dr. Foster... There's a new place on the other side of the valley that I've been

wanting to see.

Maybe we could go there.

He's all yours.

Nurse, would you mop my brow, please?

That aneurysm's so big he can go in just about anywhere.

This is going to be a tough one.

I've seen worse.

Vitals are weakening.

We've got to get in there.

Dr. Ranson, let's proceed.

It's been longer than I thought.

You just get in there.

Go catch the bleeders.

Blood pressure's falling off.

Damn things burst.

Dr. Ranson, we can't waste any more time. We've got 30 seconds.

A minute at the most.

Kent.

There are no options.

We're going to lose it. Kent.

Nurse.

All right, then. At least stay out of the way.

Water is vital.

I'm not getting a blood pressure, doctor. I'm sorry.

Quickly suction.

It's too much blood. I can't see a thing.

Blood pressure?

Still negative.

Open up the IVs. Pressure cuff the bags.

Feels like I just blinked.

Is it over?

Told you there was nothing to worry about.

I don't feel so good.

Give it a weekend.

You look chipper.

Yeah, well, I'm surrounded by comedians.

I don't want to lie to him.

And tell him in the morning.

The patient needs rest.

And I think we've all been through enough for one day.

I don't know what's haunting you, Dr. Ransom.

But for God's sake, deal with it.

Please.

I wanted to thank you for coming to my rescue.

Thank you.

I was beginning to think that I was losing my grip on things again.

Now you are a strong woman, Emma.

And now Julia's going to have to find some of that strength.

How can I help her with her problems when I have so many of my own?

What could possibly be so wrong with your life right now?

Promise you won't think less of me if I tell you?

I promise.

I'm suffering from a broken heart.

I don't know. I somehow always pick the wrong person to fall in love with.

To tell you the truth,

I haven't met that many people who make the right choice.

Really?

Mm -hmm.

I keep looking around and... seeing all these happily married couples.

Mm -hmm, and I keep counseling them, and then when I'm finished, their lawyers

counsel them.

Well, that's a dreary picture.

don't know who hurt you.

But he's a real fool as far as I'm concerned.

Maggie?

Thank you for coming up.

I know you've been busy down there. No problem. Short elevator trip?

It's your newspaper.

That's true.

Can I get you anything?

No, thank you.

Well, let's talk about what you've been doing for my newspaper, shall we?

Sure. I'm a feature writer.

That's true also.

And I gave you complete freedom to choose any subject that you thought

of interest to the readership.

You might say that.

I'll be the first to admit.

that I have been pleasantly surprised as to the quality of your writing, not to

mention the subject matter, since you've come on board.

Thank you, Richard.

Of course, I've only had one series of articles published, the series about the

glamour of horse racing, which was your suggestion, as I recall.

An excellent series.

And the public response was terrific.

Right, straight through Election Day.

in your own way, you have contributed to the coming of age of the Tuscany

Valley.

I'd call it the rape of the Tuscany Valley.

I'm sorry you see it that way, but I didn't ask you up here to debate the

of recent history.

What are you working on?

I will show you that when I'm finished with it. That's our arrangement.

Rumor has it that you are writing an article about your mother -in -law.

That's correct.

I hardly think you're going to set journalistic circles on fire with an

about the late Jacqueline Perrault.

Are you serious?

She was a fascinating woman. She was rich, she was powerful, she was

I think that will generate a certain amount of public interest, may even sell

few newspapers.

She was my mother.

Maggie, I would much rather see you work on something less personal.

You're too close to the subject.

It'll hurt your objectivity.

Richard, this could be the most important article I have ever written,

not about to give it up now. You don't know what you're getting into.

Look, if you don't want to publish it, that is your prerogative, but I have to

write it.

I have to write it for me, and I have to write it for Chase.

So if you'll excuse me, I have work to do.

Michael, just talk to me.

Something's wrong.

I'm sorry.

I had a rough day today.

I've heard that before.

I hate it when you bring your problems home.

Maybe I should have kept my own bedroom.

No, don't leave.

Not tonight.

Let's talk.

It was worse than rough, wasn't it?

I don't think I have a right to practice medicine anymore.

What kind of talk is that?

You're one of the best.

Was.

I can't even walk into an operating room now without getting the shakes.

Someone almost died today because of me.

I'll talk to as lose a patient once in a while.

Ten years ago, my wife and I were driving through a small town in western

Massachusetts.

A truck ran a red light and plowed into us.

I was okay, but they took Anne away in an ambulance to a small hospital in

The doctor on duty was a young guy with

no neurosurgical experience.

hemorrhage she was bleeding internally she was dying and she needed surgery

immediately and i was the only one qualified to perform an operation so

I'm so sorry.

Hey, Monty, you better make sure you check these plugs.

Life gets to jitters when this thing starts backfiring at 10 ,000 feet.

Hey, Simon.

Getting a flight ready?

It's always ready. Yeah?

You never know when I might want to make my getaway.

See,

I haven't done very much with the old tiger moss since I've seen you last.

I've been so dark I'm busy I haven't had a chance to get started on the

restoration. But in the meantime, it's nice to take her up.

You know, freeze out the cobwebs.

It's nothing like a bird's eye view to get a little perspective on things.

That's right.

Matter of fact, Cole and I were up yesterday. You know, I wasn't aware that

had vineyards terraced on the other side of your ridge.

Well, not too many people are aware of those.

Uh -huh.

But that side of the hill is a lot drier.

That's why your semi -air is so consistent, right? You got it.

Your crop must be about ready to harvest, huh?

Oh, I'll let them sweeten up another two weeks. How about you, Chase?

I think, what, a week, ten days? Ten days. Yeah.

This is going to be one of the best years I ever had.

Yeah, it should be good for the whole valley.

I sure got a nice price point.

Yeah, you know, I heard that.

Uh, Simon, I thought you and I had a deal.

Could have knocked me over with a feather when Angela told me you'd struck

with her.

I'm sorry, Chase.

I've been doing business with Angela for years.

She's always treated me fairly.

This year was no exception.

Yeah, but Angela doesn't even have a winery.

Besides, your grapes are better suited to champagne.

She's just going to broker them all for bulk wine.

I don't care if she uses them for table grapes.

She's going to pay me twice the price I can get from anywhere else.

Look, Chase, you're in love with this old tiger moth.

That's your dream.

You've got about a year of restoration ahead of you. I'm too old for that.

I like him fast, flashy, new.

My wife and I, we've been tied down to these grapes for too long now.

I can get a big price for my crop. I'm that much closer to my dream.

Simon, your dream may be a lot closer than you think.

Come on, let's have some coffee.

Okay. Come on.

Emma?

Mother, how's Trix?

Well, you certainly wandered in late enough last night. I thought you were

coming home.

Well, if I'd had my toothbrush with me, you wouldn't have seen me for weeks.

Well, I'm glad you and Dr. Foster had such a nice time.

Because he'll be a big help to us when we try to overturn Julia's conviction.

How do you know I had such a good time with Dr. Foster?

Maybe I got rid of them early and I hung out at some cowboy bar.

I won't stand around and listen to that nonsense. You'd be surprised, mother.

Slap a pair of cowboy boots on me and I become a demon.

You're hardly the type.

Don't bet on it.

You have a visitor.

Give my regards to Michael.

I know what makes Michael Ranson tick.

Interested?

Perhaps we should talk.

Oh, I'm so glad you are feeling better. I was beginning to get worried about

you. I have decided that I am actually a very resilient person.

Has Richard or Pamela been down here today?

Well, I haven't seen him.

What's going on? What do you make of that?

It's obviously some sort of a practical joke.

Yeah, well, you're probably right.

Well, that's the only possible explanation.

Come in, Simon.

Thank you.

Simon, I've been looking forward to seeing you again.

Please sit down.

Thank you, Mrs. Channing.

We've been doing business for years.

Relationships like ours are hard to come by.

These are the terms we discussed, Simon. I went over the final details with your

attorneys this morning. If you'll just sign right here. I think you're getting

little ahead of yourself, Mr. Harrison.

Well, you don't have any problems, do you?

Mrs. Channing, I've enjoyed our relationship over the years, too.

We both had a real good business.

And nobody has ever been more generous until Chase Gilberti came along this

morning.

You didn't sell him your crops, did you?

No.

Well, thank him for that.

But if you want to buy the grapes, You'll have to talk to him.

I sold him my whole vineyard.