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Melissa, you paid Joe to frame Lance.

You can't prove any of it.

You're going to have to marry a good political wife.

Someone like Melissa.

It's too bad you let her get away.

No one's exchanged vows yet.

Don't be a fool.

I don't want to see you rot in jail any more than you want to.

So, you're giving me a choice.

Prison or be your puppet.

The wrong ring from the wrong man.

You scared the hell out of me. Well, you scared me too.

Yeah, I jumped that dumb beam thing.

I'm sorry I woke you up. No, it's all right. I couldn't sleep anyway.

Well, I'm just going to go get some milk. Would you like some? No, no, no,

No, I'm going to go up and try again.

Okay. Sorry. That's all right. Good night, honey.

Well.

Look,

I know all of this is really necessary.

But when is it going to end?

As soon as the cartel gives up its designs on this valley, and that's not

to happen.

There's a war between Richard and Reidman, whoever he is.

Is Reidman character somewhere here in the valley?

If he were, I wouldn't even know where to look.

I wouldn't know what to look for.

A man in his 80s.

I don't know. I've hit a brick wall.

Maybe you should go through your mother's letters.

I mean, she and Riebman started this cartel together. Might find some clue

there.

Worth a shot.

You're innocent, Lance. It's only a matter of time before you beat this

My own grandmother thinks I tried to kill her, Lorraine. How am I going to

convince the jury that I didn't?

I think you need some extra special help.

I do.

What's in there?

Hmm?

Oh, it's a British coin.

Should come in handy if I'm ever in London.

Don't be sarcastic. It's my lucky shilling.

I found it outside Westminster Abbey when I was just a little girl. Oh, yeah?

-hmm. And it really works, huh?

I brought it with me on our first date.

Hello, gentlemen. Come on in.

I'll see you later. Thank you.

Okay.

Did you get me off the hook yet?

No. But the investigators I have working on your case did manage to dig up some

old enemies of yours.

And if the DA starts parading these character witnesses up on the stand, you

could be in a lot of trouble.

Well, one of those old enemies has framed me.

So I suggest we start to find him.

And then we won't have to worry about the character witnesses parading up on

stand, will we?

I just hope you're being 100 % straight with me about what happened.

Your own attorney isn't somebody you want to shortchange.

I'm being straight with you.

Then why are you hiding the case in the back pages of the New Globe? Quit tying

my hands and let me put it on page one.

Ralph, I want this to be history.

I want people to forget about this as soon as possible. That won't happen.

Richard Channing is turning it into the media event of the year. If you won't

let me do my job and get this paper going on the story, you're putting the

around your own neck.

Doesn't Cole have magnificent taste?

He usually has.

It's just, it's lovely, Melissa.

Joseph helped me pick it out.

And he did a wonderful job.

Thanks, Mama.

Ruby's my birthstone.

How nice.

When is the wedding date?

Oh, we haven't set a date yet. But neither one of us believes in long

engagements.

Terry, perhaps you'll make it a double wedding.

Oh, I don't know. We're not sure of the date ourselves yet.

What happened to that lovely little ring that Joe gave you?

I must have taken it off when I showered.

There's something wrong.

You know, he hasn't shown up for work in three days.

Honey, what is it?

I don't know where he is.

Or when he's coming back.

He left me.

Oh, Terry.

Oh, honey.

Father Bob, I'm so glad you could come to dinner tonight.

I hope I was some consolation.

I know what you must be feeling right now.

Lance turned on me.

I have no feelings at all about him. Don't be too hasty to judge him.

I'm asking you, this time, give him the benefit of the doubt.

That's asking a lot.

It goes with the job.

Good night, Father. Good night.

Thank you. You're welcome.

I think I may have completed the paperwork and dissolved the truck that

up for lunch.

You didn't waste any time, did you?

You seem less than pleased.

Losing an heir isn't something to celebrate.

I had such high hopes for that boy.

You can bet that if I'd had a son, he would be worthy of my father's legacy.

I'm sure that's true.

It's just a shame that Julia didn't have more children.

You may yet become a grandmother again.

I doubt it.

I don't have any hopes for Emma.

Why not?

She's a lovely, charming woman.

I didn't know you felt that way about her.

You know I've always been a fan of Emma's and a friend.

Of course, you're going to have to marry a good political wife.

Someone like Melissa.

It's too bad you let her get away.

Besides, we were talking about Emma.

I think it's time you considered making her your heir.

What other choice do I have?

Here are the contracts to Terry the Vineyard. Oh, thanks. You should be here

second. Have you heard from Lorraine yet?

No.

She, uh... Picked up the rest of her clothes while I was at work.

What do you expect, Richard?

I mean, you haven't been very supportive of her relationship with Lance, have

you?

And, uh, you know, those charges against him aren't true, and you know it.

How do you know that?

Well, because a few days ago you sent Joel McCarthy to a very expensive drug

rehabilitation center when you could very easily have sent him to prison.

Did you put him up to kill Angela?

As closely as you keep watch over me, Miss Lynch, I should think you would

that answer.

No, I did not put him up to kill Angela. According to Joe, Melissa did, but I am

not about to let a golden opportunity go to waste.

Oh, even if it hurts Lorraine?

When Lance goes to trial, every sordid detail of his life is going to be

exposed, and she's going to know once and for all what kind of man she's

involved with.

It's not going to work, Richard.

She's out there, out there fighting for Lance.

Against the world.

Against you.

That happens to be what lovers do.

I didn't declare this war.

They've been fighting against me from the first day I got into this valley.

they're after my daughter.

Well, you may win this war, but you're going to lose Lorraine.

If you destroy Lance, you'll destroy her too.

I don't mean to disturb you, though. The door was open. Oh, no, no, no.

Come right on in and please have a seat.

Would you like a drink?

No, not now. I understand you have some papers for me to sign.

I certainly do.

And there's no thanks for getting Joel out of your life, eh?

You're about to take control of my vineyard at one quarter the market

Isn't that thanks enough?

Yeah.

I think so. Here you go.

What'd you do with Joe?

Joe's all right. Don't worry about him. He won't bother you anymore.

Did you hurt him? Do you care?

Go ahead.

Sign.

Right here.

On the dotted line.

Don't rush off here.

I was thinking that you and I might work together again soon.

I thought our deal was completed.

Oh, it is, it is. But why break up a good team?

What do you have in mind?

What do you think of Greg Reardon?

I think he's very nice.

He's got looks, brains, class.

He's also got an employer that I would like to keep tabs on.

Ah, poor guy.

Working all day with that woman.

Must need a little help unwinding at night.

I think it'd be a lot of fun to be in my hand.

Yes, may I help you? Please, I must see Mr. Lewis.

One moment, please.

What are you doing out in this wet?

I was drowned. My car broke down. If I don't get out of these wet clothes, I'll

get pneumonia.

I'll never forgive myself if that happens.

Charles, please drive Mrs. Ransom home with me today.

I'll get an umbrella.

Aren't you even going to offer me a hot toddy?

Oh, Terry, I would.

But right now, we need to get you out of these wet things into something dry

without delay.

Anything will do.

A shirt, an old blanket.

Charles, take my car.

Terry, we'll have someone come by and see you all soon.

Sorry I bothered you.

It's no bother.

Good night, Terry.

And what did she want?

Just a little help.

Another damsel in distress.

Oh, yes, and you sent her away?

Well, I did have my thoughts elsewhere.

Do you think it's possible that we might fall madly in love?

We're having so much fun.

Why spoil it with tortured emotions?

Fascinating. It's a letter from one of my mother's husbands, Alexander Nikolai.

They were married when I was in high school and college.

Oh. Anything about the cartel?

Not in any of his letters.

They were married while she was up to her neck in cartel business.

Oh. Either he was kept in the dark or he was very discreet.

I haven't heard from him in years.

Well, sounds like time for a reunion.

Yeah.

Last I heard, he was running a shipping line out of Athens.

Try to give him a call tomorrow.

Good.

What's this? What'd you have to do? Oh, some homework.

I'm doing a story on Lance.

Sound thrilled?

Well, listen, if it was up to Richard, he'd have him tarred and feathered and

run out of town on a rail.

Justice be damned.

Lance isn't one of my favorite people, but I can't see him running Angela off

the road. No, no, I can't. I can't either. That's why I'm doing this little

investigation on my own.

You be careful.

I walked in looking as vulnerable and needy as I could and he sent me home

this butt blurb.

That's odd. I would have pegged Reardon to be the chivalrous type. There was

someone there with him. He wouldn't even let me in his living room. I can

imagine who that was. Pamela was nowhere to be found last night.

Well, he was definitely interested. I could see it in his eyes. I think

needs a little more encouragement.

Oh, he's got the most gorgeous brown -green eyes he could make. Do you like

racehorses? Sure. What's that got to do with true love?

Plenty.

Hello. Oh, hi.

I'd like to redeem that necklace.

Real quality stuff.

I've had a few inquiries about it already.

It belonged to my daughter.

It looks beautiful on her.

It'll be, um... $580, including the interest.

Cash.

My check is good. I've never written a bad check in my life.

You got one week, and then these go on sale to the public.

What are you doing here?

I just wanted to take a look around. I'd read the statement that you made to the

sheriff.

Oh, really?

Well, you won't find anything.

I've covered every square inch of this dump. Whoever set me up did a good job.

Oh.

Have any idea who might have wanted to frame you?

Is this an interview?

Huh? I talked to you, then my words come out all twisted on KRDC News. That's

not Fairlamp.

If you are not guilty, I'd like to help you.

Okay.

All right.

If I wanted to kill my grandmother, would I be so stupid as to bash up my

car? So some rookie cop could match it up to the dents on Angela's car?

All right. The sheriff would say you were not acting rationally, that you

after your grandmother in the heat of the moment. But if I went after my

grandmother after every fight, I'd be running her off the road once a week.

Angela claims she saw you.

No. In a moment of panic, she saw somebody who looked like me. The two

claim they saw you driving.

I know.

I know. Twenty minutes later, they arrested me.

Driving the same car that ran Angela off the road.

Looks grim.

You know, I heard that.

Constantly, every few minutes, I heard that same noise.

It almost drove me crazy.

So, uh, basically it's your word against Angela's and the deputy's. Yeah.

I've never been an Eagle Scout, but I'm not a murderer.

Angela is my grandmother.

I wouldn't kill her.

I believe you.

Good.

Now we just have to convince the rest of the world.

What a sweet little engagement ring.

Red seems to be your color.

I haven't had a chance to express my sympathy about Lance.

You must be terribly upset.

Well, I'm surviving.

If you need a shoulder to cry on, just call me.

Don't wait by the phone.

I'll see you up at the house.

Such exquisite shoulders to pry on.

It's awful about Lance.

Still, I can't help wondering if Angela's changed her trust.

Well, everything's in a state of flux.

Who knows what's going to happen?

Then changes might be made.

I'd much prefer to talk about our racehorse, more about you and me.

There is no you and me.

Ah, dear, oh, dear, what a shame.

The wrong ring from the wrong man.

No.

There can never be anything between us again.

I don't trust words like never.

Neither should you.

Good day, Julia.

Dr. DeBercy.

I'm so glad to see you.

I had a marvelous time at the dinner the other night.

Good. We'll do it again, then.

I've been wondering about Mr. Spirith.

He hasn't been in to see me for several days.

He went on an extended vacation.

He asked me to say goodbye for him.

It's time to talk more about you and your family.

I'm very curious about your relationship with your sister.

Are you very close?

Yes.

We were best friends.

So you shared many of the same interests.

Yes.

Dr. de Berphy, when am I going to get better? How long do I have to stay here?

Julia, it won't be much longer now.

That I promise you.

Hi. Oh, Maggie.

What a surprise.

Come on in. Thank you.

Shelley, would you fix us some tea, please? Oh, no, thank you. I really

have time for tea. I'd like to talk to you about Len, if I may.

As a member of the press or the family?

Well, both.

All right, well, come in and sit down. Thanks.

I ran into Len.

accidentally at the B &G gas station. We were both looking for proof that he

was... Oh, that's a waste of time.

The sheriff didn't find anything.

Lance told me that while he was there, he heard these trains in the background.

Now, when I left, I noticed that there was just a spur line, so that his

statement struck me as rather odd. I've lived with that boy all of his life, and

I've heard some very odd things.

Well, I called up the railroad.

They told me that that line is very rarely used.

However, on that particular day, several trains were rerouted there.

Now, Angela, there's no way that Lance could have known that unless he was

there.

Well, just hearing a few trains doesn't constitute an alibi.

That's what the D .A. said, but it did convince me.

That and knowing how Lance really feels about you.

You've gone to an awful lot of trouble for my grandson.

Lance is scared, Angela.

He's scared and he needs his family.

Post time is in just one minute.

There's been place, show, and exact wagering on this, the sixth race.

Ladies and gentlemen, please place your wagers.

Don't be shut out.

Richard, so glad to find you.

Especially. I'm surprised to see you here again.

I have a hot tip in this race.

It's almost post -time, but if you could just let me have a voucher, please.

Just this one last time. I won't ask you again.

Now, I believe I made myself clear on that subject.

This horse, Tayson Folley.

Fifty to one, but he's the winner. He's won for me before.

Please, just a hundred dollars.

I'm sorry.

Fifty.

Pershing, your fascination with the track has gotten a little out of hand

think it best... There's the gate.

I think it best if you didn't come here.

Please, don't do this to me.

You're a nice lady, but I'm thinking of Maggie's interests as well as your own.

They're off!

He wouldn't tell her. I won't say a word if you leave now.

the outside, Richie's treble, and here goes Payson's volley. As the field

out down the stretch, Bontrock is the leader, but here's Payson's volley

on the outside.

11 investigators haven't been able to find anybody to verify your alibi.

Well, they're going to have to look harder.

Hire somebody if you have to, Devin.

I spoke to the DA this morning.

If you plead guilty to a lesser charge, we could work out a really good deal.

Six months in the county jail, five years probation, Thompson.

Aren't you forgetting something?

I'm not guilty.

I don't want any deals.

Right now, you don't have much choice.

Not unless you give me a better story.

It's not a story!

It's what happened.

And you'd realize that if you spent less time on deals and more time on my

defense. Right now, that is your defense.

Without plea bargaining, you don't have a prayer.

You think I'm guilty, don't you?

Yes, the name's Gioberti. He'll know.

All right, I'll get back in touch.

Now, Nicolau.

The Athens office has misplaced his forwarding address.

That's very convenient.

You think they'll hold him back?

Nicolau founded the company. They know how to contact him.

So he just doesn't want to be contacted.

Who knows?

Maybe the cartel is behind this, too. They seem to be everywhere else.

Where are they going to stop?

I don't know, but we'll find out.

I bet you will.

Hello, Lance.

Well, what brings you here? Wait, don't tell me. You've come to place an ad.

Wanted new grandson.

Oh, don't push your luck.

I want you to come home.

Just like that?

Yes.

Because I think you're innocent.

Thank God.

Why are you being so agreeable?

As ill -mannered as you are, I don't think you're a killer. But there are

witnesses who think you are.

So therefore, I think Greg should handle your case instead of the incompetence

around here.

I see.

No strings.

No Lorraine.

I knew it. Grandmother, you can't make me stop seeing Lorraine. Don't be a

I don't want to see you rot in jail any more than you want to.

So, you're giving me a choice.

Prison or be your puppet.

Why don't you use an ounce of intelligence?

And remember, I breed men, not little boys.

Hope I'm not disturbing you.

Richard, what are you doing here?

Well, I wanted to talk about horses, but I don't think this is the time. You're

here. Go ahead, talk.

I stopped by Greg Reardon's ranch the other day. That small virtue is one

beautiful animal.

Greg and I are very excited about our future.

I don't blame you.

I'd like to be part of her future myself.

How much would it take to buy your share, Melissa?

She's not for sale.

Say $100 ,000 over what you paid for.

That's a tidy profit.

I'm not interested in a tidy profit.

$150 ,000.

The answer is still no.

You can't blame an old horse trader for trying.

Have a good day.

Oh, and just go back to what you were doing there.

Maybe you should take him up on his offer.

The other day you wouldn't let me sell her. Why this sudden change of heart?

Well, you're always worried about your investment.

$150 ,000 is a good profit. Now's the time to sell.

I've nursed small virtue through sickness and watched it get strong

I don't want to sell her now.

It was nice doing business with you.

I hope I'll be able to buy your harvest again next year.

I'm afraid I must disappoint you.

Well, you're not leaving the valley, are you?

Certainly not.

But I expect to be producing my own wine next year.

Aren't you ever homesick for France?

After I lost my wife, memories became too painful.

Marie died in childbirth.

I've done a lot of things in my life.

But the one thing I really miss is children.

Someone to carry on the family name.

I can certainly understand your feelings.

Well, they're my hiding today.

I was hoping she might be able to join us.

She didn't seem interested.

Perhaps you'll tell Emma that I'm sorry to have missed it.

Mr. Bessie.

Are you coming or going?

Going, I'm afraid.

Please, call me Jean -Louis.

It's a long time since I last saw you.

Maybe you could stay to tea.

He's had his tea.

But perhaps your mother will invite me again.

Mother?

Court.

Au revoir.

Au revoir, Jean -Louis.

Forgive me for asking so late, but I have a box at the ballet this Friday to

Romeo and Juliet.

I'd be much honored if you'd join me.

Perhaps you don't care for the ballet.

Oh.

I adore it. I would love to come.

That is out of the question.

We're dining with Congressman Burtis on Friday night.

Oh, Mother, that man is too stuffy for words. Besides, it's you he wants to

Then it's settled.

And we'll have supper afterwards.

Do you like seafood?

My favorite.

I can't wait.

Nor can I.

I shall phone your friend.

You are not going out with that uppity little Frenchman. I need a new dress.

I wonder if Maggie has time to go shopping with me. The only reason he's

courting you is because he has designs on Falcon Crest.

That's a nasty thing to say.

I wouldn't trust him for one minute.

Well, I do.

And I'm going to the ballet with him on Friday.

I can hardly wait to see Romeo in tights.

Bro, come on in.

There's still time to call the press room.

We can put your version of the accident on page one.

Thanks, but not on this issue, okay?

Care to join me?

You okay?

Oh, yeah, never felt better. You know, I just a few hours ago fired

that flunky lawyer.

I heard.

News travels fast here.

There's a scuttlebit that your grandmother dropped by today.

Yeah. Lady Bountiful herself invited me back to Falcon Crest.

How come you're not on your way there now?

Because you have to beware of grandmothers bearing gifts.

You feel you'd be selling out?

She's asking an awful lot, Ralph.

I've been playing poker every Friday night for 30 years.

I've always found that the person holding all the aces wins.

Don't you think Angela Channing realizes the card she's holding?

Oh, she knows.

God, she knows.

Listen, I hope you like Blainefield's. It is excellent.

Oh, I'm sure I'll love it.

Unless you'd prefer to go to the turf club. I'd like to try something new. All

right.

What's wrong?

My pearls.

My pearls. I can't find them anywhere. They're just, they're gone.

What do you think?

That's nice.

My grandmother stopped by today.

What does she want?

She thinks I'm innocent now.

Oh, then there's no case.

No, there is, honey. The DA is not about to let this thing drop.

Well, I am for tonight.

Wait.

There's more.

My grandmother won't testify for me unless we stop seeing each other.

It's blackmail.

You're not going to let her get away with this, are you?

What other choice do I have?

Oh, Mom, I am sorry. I am just terrible company, but I am so distracted.

It doesn't make any sense. You have a state -of -the -art security system, and

your pearls vanish.

Do you remember seeing me wear them?

Oh, uh... No, I, uh... Not lately.

Huh.

I'd hate to accuse Mrs. Miller.

No, she's... She's really not capable of anything like that.

You know, I... I wish I had a Pershing family heirloom to give you.

I'd like to give you a keepsake.

Something you could look at and remember me with love.

I don't need any keepsake. I've got the real person right here.

The time will come when I'm no longer around.

Would you stop talking like that?

You're right.

It must be the wine that makes me melancholy.

Richard? Melissa.

Why, you look radiant.

Thank you.

And thank you for inviting me here to be your guest. Oh, it's my pleasure.

I'm glad there are no hard feelings about small virtue.

No, of course not. I hope it stays that way because I still want that filly.

This is one time you're going to have to take no for an answer.

What will it be?

A glass of Chardonnay to start, please.

I'll have the usual.

I have another subject that I think you'll find interesting.

Hmm? Joe McCarthy.

Remember him?

I heard he left town.

Poor Terry. She doesn't seem to be able to hang on to her men. Joe and I had a

little talk before he left town.

I wouldn't think you two had much in common.

Oh, might say the same thing about you and him.

And you two were business partners.

Where did you get that idea?

Oh... You paid Joel to frame Lance, Melissa.

Not a pretty story.

What a fairy tale.

How could you ever believe that?

Easy.

I understand that Angela has written you out of her will in favor of Lance.

Now, that can't make you feel too good, can it?

Fairytale, indeed.

You can't prove any of it.

No, you're right, I can't. But, uh, Joel can.

And I know exactly where he is.

You know, I think the sheriff would be very interested in Joel's story.

And I know for sure Cole would be.

You could buy a dozen yearlings.

Why my horse?

Let's just say I have a yen.

Do we have a deal?

Ah, these must be the signed de Berthe contracts.

Seems very eager to complete this deal.

A little too eager, if you ask me.

I thought you said he was very charming.

Oh, he is.

Hadn't you noticed? He just oozes with charm.

Damning words, indeed.

They'll never accuse you of the same flaw.

Oh, good.

That's a whole weight up my leg.

Excuse me for interrupting, but I have wonderful news.

Lance is back.

Hello, Grandmother.

Good afternoon.

Emma, would you excuse us for just a moment, please?

Oh.

Oh, welcome home. I am so glad you're back.

It's good to be back.

Good to see you.

Well, well.

What a novel turn of events.

I'm going to need the best counsel I can get, Greg. You most certainly will.

But you might have warned me.

I'd just like to keep you on your toes.

Will you abide with the terms that we discussed?

All right.

We'll start work on your defense first thing tomorrow.

But the way to get ratings up is to incite controversy.

Get people on there with opposite points of view and let them go at each other

right on the air.

Listen, I'll call you back on this.

I yourself.

I feel a little weird.

Me too.

You've been missed around here.

But did you miss me?

All the time.

Let's move back to Falcon Crest.

I guess that means Angela changed her story, huh?

I suppose I don't really want to talk about that.

Have I still got a job?

Do you think I could replace you?

Great.

What would you say if I wanted to move back home?

Well, there's one condition.

I demand one immediate hug.

Pie.

Well, this is an unexpected but very nice surprise.

I have another very nice surprise.

What's that?

I sold small virtue to Richard.

What made you change your mind?

I've done a lot of thinking, and you were right.

Besides, after we get married, we're going to have so much to do. I'm not

to have time for a silly old horse.

I'm glad you came to that decision.

This is a sure cure for a hard day at work.

I thought I'd surprise Mr.

Gioberti with his favorite dessert.

Uh -huh. Well, a few more of these and his waistline is going to surprise him,

not to mention my own.

I was so sorry to see your mother leave.

She's a nice lady.

What are you talking about?

Well, she left this morning right after you did. She took all her luggage. I

thought you knew.

Oh, Lance, it's so good to hear your voice. I miss you so much.

I miss you, too.

Lorraine, look, I never would have left if I didn't have to. You know that.

I know.

When can we meet?

I promise it'll be soon.

I gotta go.

I love you.

I love you.

I'm sorry, Lance. I didn't know anyone was in here.

Oh, I was just leaving.

I'm very pleased that you returned home.

And I would like to put all the unpleasantness that occurred the day you

behind us.

It's forgotten.

If you're not too busy later on, I could use a workout.

So could I. Okay.

I don't know. We checked out the airport, the bus station, the train

even the car rental agencies.

Nobody's seen her.

Poor mom must feel terrible.

She's hurt and confused.

It's probably all hard to some degree.

It'll be all right if we stop by tonight, seeing Joseph might cheer her

guess. I think she'd like that.

What is this?

What's it say?

What is champagne to one as to others bitter poison? This bottle is tainted.

This bottle is tainted, as any chemist can tell you, and there are others.

Guess which ones.

Thank you.