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Can we talk again soon, Chase?

I never told you how peaceful Jason looked when he died.

My father burned to death. That's hardly peaceful.

I have a right to talk to her.

She knows nothing about Jason's death.

-Let me ask you a few questions. -No.

I think she was closer to him than anyone else when he died.

Darling, close is not the word.

Dr. Banning feels that Emma was there.

I don't want to see my sister locked in her room...

...for the rest of her life.

Better than in prison.

-Hi, Emma. -Hi.

Beautiful day, isn't it?

Oh, yes, it's beautiful.

Um...does anyone know you're out here?

No. I have to be very careful or else Mother will find out.

Every day I leave the house...

...and I walk just a little bit further...

...than I did the day before.

Someday I'll be all the way to town...

...before anyone knows a thing.

Listen, what's in town?

Everything.

Listen, why don't you get in the Jeep and let me take you home?

-Oh, no. -Come on, let me take you home.

-Okay. -All right.

Listen, whenever you wanna go to town...

...just give me a call and one of us will drive you.

-Really? -Yeah, sure.

You're so sweet.

You know, you have hands just like your father's used to be.

Emma's back, grandmother. Looks like Chase found her.

Oh, it's all right, Turk, she's home. Thank you very much.

Hello, Emma. Did you have a nice walk?

-Yes. -That's great.

Oh, Mother, it was wonderful.

She's fine.

I walked two miles before Chase found me.

You're getting to be quite the athlete, aren't you?

You found her.

Yeah, on my way home from a meeting.

Chase, thank you very much.

I know you're very busy with your new political life.

Oh, yeah, I am, but I enjoy it.

Julia, will you take Emma upstairs?

Yes.

We'll talk again soon, Chase.

I never told you how peaceful Jason looked when he died...

...have I?

Julia.

Thank you again. That was very thoughtful of you.

Glad to be of help.

You know, one of these days, Emma's just gonna keep walking.

I thought you were going riding...

...with Melissa Agretti this afternoon.

-Yeah, I'm gonna cancel. -You'll do no such thing.

Those plans were made last week, and you're gonna keep them.

Those plans were made by you, not me.

It's time that you should see a young lady of breeding.

Not the kind you've been bringing home lately.

Grandmother, don't tell me who to date.

Melissa is not just a date.

Now that Chase is on the board...

...we have to improve our position in the Valley.

Now, the Agretti vineyards will be a valuable addition...

...to Falcon Crest.

And just how is my seeing Melissa Agretti...

...going to accomplish that?

Well, you're not going to be just seeing her...

...you're going to marry her.

Over my dead body.

Whatever you prefer.

You don't like me very much, do you?

Well, let's just say this whole thing isn't my idea.

Then why didn't you just do us both a favor...

...and stand me up?

That's not my style.

Oh, but pleasing your grandmother is?

My grandmother isn't as smart as she thinks she is.

She must be pretty smart...

...to keep Falcon Crest as powerful and as big as it is.

Could be bigger.

Sounds like the natives are restless.

Well, I'll tell you, things are just moving too damn slow.

There's no room for personal growth around here.

And you're too slow for me.

Mariah doesn't have the patience to stand here.

Catch up when you're ready.

Hey, take it easy.

Well, if it isn't the gentleman farmer.

You call this a gentleman?

I haven't seen you since dinner at Angie Channing's.

Yeah. That was kind of awkward, wasn't it?

I never heard from you after that.

Well, I didn't think Lance would appreciate it.

Besides, I didn't have your number.

Well, Vickie and I have dance classes together.

If I see her, maybe I'll give it to her.

Maybe?

You have to promise to shower first.

Well, if it isn't Al Capone Gioberti.

What's that supposed to mean?

You'd want to keep your past out of the local papers, Cole.

Not doing the family good...

...by your criminal record in the headlines.

I guess Angela's upset her smear tactics didn't work, huh?

It sounds like the New York police were pretty upset too.

What did you really do to that teacher?

Nothing.

Nothing? He almost killed the guy.

He's a big New York tough guy.

Someday...

...you might get a chance to find out just how tough, Lance.

Well, I won't be around here long enough for that, farm boy.

Come on.

-Hello? -Hello, Chase, this is Angela.

-I hope I didn't call too late. -Not at all.

I just wanted to thank you for being so kind...

...to Emma this afternoon.

You know, she's been so distracted lately.

Well, she seemed pretty lucid to me.

Well, sometimes she surprises me.

She said something about my father...

...looking peaceful when he died.

Oh, well, Emma says a lot of things.

Angela, my father burned to death in his truck.

That's hardly peaceful.

she's doing everything that she can to avoid facing the truth.

So you can see why I'm so concerned about her.

But thank you anyway.

Good night.

Glad to be of help. Good night.

-Come in. -I saw your light on.

Do you wanna talk to me about this?

I need to get away. I'm leaving first thing in the morning.

All right.

What happened?

Grandmother just wants everything her way.

And I won't compromise myself any longer.

Where are you going?

I thought I'd try my hand at the newspaper business.

At least that way, I won't have to marry Melissa Agretti.

-It's ironic, isn't it? -What?

Mother trying to push you into a relationship you don't want...

...and pulling me out of the only one I ever had.

I'm sorry, Mother.

She may have ruined your life...

...but I'm not gonna let her ruin mine.

I hope you're right.

How long have you been the medical examiner here, Dr. Cook?

Twenty-three years.

Is this representative of the kind of work...

...you've been doing for 23 years?

Jason, your father was burned pretty badly.

The sheriff decided there was no need for a complete autopsy.

But without an autopsy...

...how'd you determine the death was accidental?

It was either that or suicide. Which would you have preferred?

I'd have preferred the truth.

Mrs. Channing was grief stricken.

She wanted it done quickly.

We interviewed everyone in the family...

...except one of the daughters.

Emma?

She was in shock following Jason's accident.

I understand she's had some problems ever since.

We heard she was close to Jason...

...but Mrs. Channing wouldn't let us talk to her.

I don't know.

Doesn't all this seem suspicious to you, doctor?

I mean, a man dies in a fiery crash...

...his sister pushes everyone around...

...to prevent a complete investigation.

His sister wasn't just anybody, she's Angela Channing.

Even the board of supervisors wouldn't fight her.

At least not then.

Careful now.

Hi.

You really are a man of the soil, aren't you?

It's not enough we grow grapes...

...now my mother's into vegetable gardens.

That's what this is for.

Mother's little helper.

How sweet.

Real cute.

Lance told me you had a short fuse.

Oh, yeah?

I'm surprised to find your boyfriend's not on your leash.

He's hardly my boyfriend.

Besides, he's moved to San Francisco.

Yeah, so I heard.

You don't sound too unhappy about that.

Let's just say he knows how to push my buttons.

Well....

That sounds like something I'd like to learn.

Yes, I know Dr. Cook.

Well, he tells me you discouraged him...

...from performing a proper autopsy...

...on my father.

Why, he's a public official.

How could I influence him?

He also tells me he tried to interview Emma...

...some time after the accident. And that you refused.

You know that Emma was in no condition to be interrogated...

...about Jason's death or anything else.

And particularly by a complete stranger.

Let me ask her some questions.

-I'm her cousin. -Chase.

Did you come to take me to town?

No, I came by to talk to you.

Now, I won't stand for this, Chase.

Mother, what's wrong?

Nothing, you go on up to your room.

-But I just wanted to... -I have a right to talk to her.

She knows nothing about Jason's death.

I'm sorry, Chase. I have to go now.

Just let me ask you a few questions.

No. I have to go now.

I'm sorry.

See, you've got her all upset. I think it's time you leave too.

You can't keep her up there forever.

I'll do what I have to do to protect her.

Is it really just Emma you're protecting?

Your sudden interest in the publishing business...

...surprises me.

Well, it shouldn't. After all, it's in the blood, isn't it?

As far as I can remember, you've shunned this place.

Well, I've left the vineyard life behind me now, Grandfather.

What did you and your grandmother fight about?

It must've been serious.

I can't imagine anything pulling you away from Falcon Crest.

You know what it's like living with Grandmother.

She's planned my life for me.

Right down to the woman I'm supposed to marry.

-She can be overbearing. -That's an understatement.

I've always envied your grandmother...

...having someone to take over for her.

Go to the pressroom. Ask for Baxter.

He'll know what to do with you.

You won't be disappointed.

Hello, Angela, this is Douglas.

Yes. I've just had a little visit...

...that I think you should know about.

And one, and two, and three, and four.

Hop, hop, hop, kick and face.

Sit, hip and look at hip.

All right.

Good workout.

I haven't had a workout like that since I left New York.

I bumped into your brother yesterday.

I know. And the day before too.

There's something very intriguing about Cole.

Give this to him, will you? He's expecting it.

Isn't Cole a little tame for you?

That's what I'm gonna find out.

I had to hear this from your father.

What did you expect?

Lance was gonna come and ask your permission to leave home?

Well, why didn't you tell me?

Because I have been begging him to get out of this house.

I'm just glad he came to his senses.

-He'll be back. -Oh, what makes you so sure?

Because he's your son and he bears your weaknesses.

Please, don't argue in the winery, it's very dangerous.

Emma, please go back to the house.

Have Chao-Li fix you some tea, honey.

Mother.

I'm...

I'm disturbed, aren't I?

I was reading about it in this book...

No, Emma. You're fine.

You're just a little upset, dear.

I'm not upset. It's much worse than that.

-Emma, will you please go back? -I know.

Go back to the house and have Chao-Li make me some tea.

I'll try to remember.

Mother.

Even Emma knows she needs help.

I'm going to San Francisco tomorrow.

Make sure that blend is ready before I leave.

Hey, what, is this a legal holiday?

Collins, we need more paper on number two.

Cumson, I want you on the loading dock now.

-Did you hear me? -Yeah, I heard you.

-Then move it. -When I'm ready.

Ready for what? The geriatric ward?

This is a newspaper, remember?

My grandfather owns this newspaper, remember?

Well, according to your grandfather, you work for me.

Now, move it.

And ever since the shoplifting episode...

...mother has kept Emma practically locked in her room.

Except when she happens to get out on her own.

What about your father? Have you gone to him?

-Maybe he could help. -He's tried.

But he hasn't had any more success than I have.

We've just got to do something before it's too late for Emma.

Maggie, what about that clinic? The Hayden?

The Hayden Clinic. Of course.

I told you about that. I did some research there.

I know Dr. Banning would be happy to help.

Do you think you could arrange it?

Of course, I can.

-You've gotta get her out. -I can do it tomorrow.

Mother's going into the city.

The only thing is...

...I don't know what she's gonna say...

...or do when she finds out about this.

Let's not worry about that. Why don't I go with you, okay?

-Would you? -Of course.

Thank you.

Lance told me about your marriage plans for him...

...and Melissa Agretti.

It sounds a little like the Dark Ages.

Oh, he exaggerates.

Well, perhaps.

But your track record speaks for itself.

All I did was ask him to see the girl.

Now, if it works out, that's fine.

For his good, I suppose.

You've never done anything without an ulterior motive.

When we first met...

...all you saw in me was a young publisher...

...with a bright future and lots of money.

Douglas, you know that's not the reason I married you.

What I'm sure of...

...is that prohibition almost ruined Falcon Crest.

And without my money, it would've been impossible...

I don't see any reason to waste time...

...having lunch with your money.

Oh, that's too bad.

Well, I'll tell Lance I saw you.

Yes, you do that.

Where's the nurse?

Therapists don't have nurses, Emma.

Must be Freudian.

-Dr. Banning. -Hello, Maggie.

How nice of you to agree to see us.

-Julia Cumson. -How nice to meet you.

How do you do?

-This is my sister, Emma. -I'm the crazy one.

Come in.

Bye.

EMMA: I wanted to ask you something.

I don't know if I'm "paranoid schizophrenic"...

...or "manic depressive."

What makes you think you're either one?

I don't know what's the matter with me.

One minute, I'm fine.

And then the next thing you know...

...I'm miserable.

I'm impossible to live with.

But so is Mother.

She...

She drove Lance out of the house.

She drove Uncle Jason...

...out of his mind.

Well, first of all...

...Dr. Banning feels that...

...Emma definitely could benefit from therapy.

She does have problems.

However, he said that she has a better fix on herself...

...than any of us give her credit for.

You think that will convince Angela?

It might. Unless she has something to hide.

He also said that she had been really traumatized...

...by your father's death.

And that was bound to happen.

I mean, she was closer to him than anyone else when he died.

Darling, "close" is not the word.

Dr. Banning feels that Emma was there.

Mother.

I didn't expect you home so early.

Oh, I canceled lunch with your father.

Why aren't you in the winery supervising the bottling?

Paul Espinoza can do that. That's what he's hired for.

Mother. Mother.

-Guess what. -What?

I went to a doctor.

What is she talking about?

I took her to see Dr. Banning at the Hayden Clinic today.

I thought I made myself quite clear.

Emma does not need a psychiatrist.

Oh, Mother, he doesn't like to be called that.

He prefers to be called a psychotherapist.

Oh, he is such a lovely man.

We talked about you, and about Daddy, and about Uncle Jason.

We're gonna talk about that later. You run on upstairs.

-Did I say something wrong? -No, you didn't.

Just run along. I'll be up later.

He says she can be helped if you'll just cooperate.

I can't trust any of you, can I?

Mother, I had to do something.

If you won't help her, I'm gonna go to Father.

You don't know what you're talking about.

I don't want to see my sister locked in her room...

...for the rest of her life.

Better than in prison.

Now, what are you talking about?

Emma murdered Uncle Jason.

Zero to 60 in six-point-nine seconds.

Top speed, 139 miles an hour.

Okay, okay, I believe you.

I thought you liked living dangerously.

Only when I'm in the driver's seat.

Just make sure the ride's worthwhile.

Oh, no.

-Hello, Cole. -Hi.

And, Melissa, how are you?

Hello, Mrs. Channing. How's Lance?

-I haven't seen him. -Oh, he's on a little trip.

But I'll call you as soon as he gets home.

Goodbye.

Bet you will.

So where's this private retreat you've been telling me about?

The springhouse. Come on, I'll show it to you.

-Hello, Carlo. -So nice to see you.

I'm sorry to come over unannounced.

Oh, this is an unexpected pleasure.

Well, I just had to have a talk with you.

-Is something wrong, Angela? -Oh, no. No, no.

I was on my way into town and I ran across Melissa.

Now, she was with Cole Gioberti.

Melissa has more friends than I can keep track of.

Well, it appears to be more than just friendship.

That's funny. She hasn't mentioned anything about him.

Well, maybe she doesn't want you to know.

You know, Cole was involved with the police in New York...

...before he moved here.

And, if she were my daughter...

...well, I think I'd have a talk with her.

She is just like her mother was. She has a mind of her own.

Melissa just doesn't listen.

I'm convinced that this sudden interest in Cole...

...is what drove Lance away.

Oh, you can't blame her for that.

Isn't his father on the board of supervisors?

Yes, he is.

And I think it's time that we consolidate our power.

I've already started. That's how I got the Eberhardt property.

But I'm always looking for more.

My vineyards are not for sale, Angela.

Oh, Carlo, I'm not suggesting that.

I just think that Melissa and Lance make a lovely couple.

What are you suggesting?

Well, it's quite simple.

Do you want her seeing a nobody or the heir to Falcon Crest?

Maggie told me what Dr. Banning said about Emma.

Yes, I think taking her to that psychologist...

...was the worst possible thing we could have done.

I think that if anything, she's worse than she was before.

Julia, I was there when Emma came out of his office.

She's better than I've ever seen her.

Yes, she was fine at the office.

But you didn't see her when she came home.

Whatever he said to her, she just fell apart.

I can't let her go through anything like that again.

-I won't permit it. -Let me talk to her.

-No. -Why not? What would it hurt?

Julia, you know Emma needs help.

You agreed when I suggested she see Dr. Banning.

-Maybe she needs a little... -Please.

Don't remind me of that.

I want you to just leave her alone.

Leave us all alone.

Julia, please, don't...

Not bad.

Not bad at all.

I'll give you all day to stop that.

Melissa.

-Papa. -Get in the house.

Anything you say, Papa, I just wanna...

Now!

He can't walk home.

Papa!

Hey!

-Get in the house. -Cole, don't.

Don't let me find you with my daughter again.

Hey, Cumson, what's the holdup?

-I said, what's the holdup? -Will you get off my back?

We all pull our own weight around here.

All I ask is that you do the same.

If you can't cut it, just say so.

I can cut it plenty.

It's just that this thing is getting boring. You fix it.

You ain't making more outta this than really is there, are you?

No. Emma needs help and you know it.

Why are you so interested in Emma's condition?

According to Dr. Banning...

...Emma's condition was induced...

...by some sort of traumatic experience.

And he feels that that experience...

...was witnessing Jason's death.

Look, I've been fighting Angie on this all year.

And I'm tired.

Too tired to help your own daughter?

Too tired to fight anymore.

I wish I could do something.

So do we.

So are you gonna keep seeing her?

-What have I got to lose? -Your teeth.

Cole, Melissa set you up.

Oh, come off it, Vickie. Why would she do a thing like that?

Maybe it was a dry run for when Lance gets back.

Cole, you just don't know her as well as I do.

Believe me, you're wrong.

Suit yourself.

Oh, by the way, I saw her at dance class...

...and she said something about a hot date tonight.

You must be losing your touch.

Come on, Angela, how can it hurt her?

She hasn't been herself lately, Douglas.

I don't want her anymore upset than she is.

I don't think talking to Emma is gonna hurt her, do you?

Well, if you cared anything about her...

...you wouldn't press her like this or me.

Believe me, this is much more involved than it appears.

I'll form my own opinion. I'll be down tomorrow.

Lance, what's this I hear about a two-hour lunch break today?

I had a couple of errands to run, Grandfather.

We take a 60-minute lunch break here, just like the union says.

Look, there are plenty of men to cover for me.

That's not the point. I don't want anyone covering for you.

I held up my end all day.

Let's go into that office.

Grandfather, that guy, Baxter's been on my case all week.

Lance, when you're working with a crew of men...

...if you don't have their respect, you have nothing.

You'll never be able to lead them....

...you'll never have any loyalty.

There are things you've just got to understand...

...about the real world.

I understand plenty, Grandfather.

I'm working my butt off.

I don't think I have to rot down there to prove myself.

You've been working here less than a week.

I was a stacker for two years.

I worked as a mechanic in the pressroom for three.

I earned everybody's loyalty in this paper.

From the guys in the pits to the film critics.

Don't tell me you've proved yourself.

You haven't even started.

Okay, Grandfather.

Look, I'm sorry.

Maybe I just don't belong here.

I mean, Falcon Crest is really the only thing I know.

Now, look, I'm sorry.

I know that, Lance.

It seems as if everyone was spellbound by that place.

-Well, you weren't spellbound. -Oh, yes, I was, for a while.

And enchanted by your grandmother.

Just as your mother and Emma are enchanted by her.

"Enchanted" is a heck of a word to use, isn't it?

What's wrong with Emma?

I heard she just hardly comes out of her room.

-She's afraid. -Afraid of what?

I'm not sure.

Well, why doesn't Angela get some help?

-Some professional help? -Mother's been pushing for it.

I hate to see Emma getting wasted like this.

I know.

It breaks my heart.

Who else knows?

Chao-Li.

He had to help me with Jason's body.

And Phillip Erikson.

Phillip Erikson? Do you think you can trust him?

If I can't trust my own attorney, who can I trust?

You'll never be able to keep the lid on this.

Someone will find out and bring her to trial.

We'll go to jail for protecting her.

Nobody's gonna find out. We'll see to that.

How? Chase and Maggie.

Chase is smart. We should have had her institutionalized.

Don't ever let me hear you say that again.

Emma can never be questioned about this.

What if we had her examined and declared incompetent?

That way she couldn't be brought to trial...

...and she could get the help she needs.

That's not very practical, is it?

Considering the clauses in my father's will.

Suspicious deaths.

You could lose everything.

We could lose everything.

So you had a good time?

Yeah, sure.

Then maybe we should go inside, huh?

That was last time.

Not tonight.

Good night, Danny.

My father has been known to shoot trespassers.

What was that supposed to be?

-What? -The guy in the Lear Jet.

Are you jealous?

Yeah, I think I am.

Look.

He's a client of my father's. I didn't have any choice.

At least, I didn't ask him in.

He's lucky. I met your father, remember?

-That was different. -You better believe it was.

Where's he now, sharpening his teeth?

Asleep.

Are you sure?

Trust me.

What, are we crazy?

Maybe.

But it sure is fun.

Melissa.

Shh.

Try not to speak.

Grandmother, I'm home.

Sit down.

Now, while you were away...

...we bottled over 3000 cases...

...of disappointing Sauvignon Blanc.

Now, I'm very disappointed in the winemaker...

...and in the winemaker's son.

Well, you have nothing to be unhappy about, Grandmother.

I'm home and I'm here to stay, okay?

Well, let me see your hands.

-My hands? -Your hands.

That's newsprint. Stain's deep.

The only way to get it off is to work it off.

So I want you in the vineyards the first thing in the morning.

Starting off at the bottom again, huh?

That's right.

Melissa Agretti has been spending...

...a great deal of time with Cole.

Well, that's good. She's not really my type anyway.

Why not?

To tell you the truth, she reminds me an awful lot of you.

Grandmother, I'll do anything you want...

...but I won't marry Melissa Agretti.

You don't understand. That's all I want.

-Douglas, hi. -Maggie, I should have called.

-Is Chase in? -Yeah, please, come on in.

Oh, Chase, I'm glad to see you're in.

-Douglas. -Look, I need your help.

This may sound foolish, but Angela has me frightened.

You didn't sound like a man who frightens easily.

I'm not, there must be something wrong at Falcon Crest.

Julia won't speak to me. I'd like to talk to Dr. Banning.

I think it's a good idea.

I think it's time we pool our resources.

-Well, Maggie, come in. -Thank you.

Douglas.

Well, what a lovely surprise.

-I'll have Chao-Li... -This is not a social call.

Well, what is it?

We need to talk. Privately.

Excuse me just a moment.

Lance wasn't that much of a problem for you, was he?

This visit has nothing to do with Lance.

I'm glad to hear that.

I wanna know what Emma has to do with your brother's death.

Seems to me like you're listening to a lot of nonsense.

I didn't know you were so gullible.

Emma was examined by Dr. Banning.

How'd you know that?

I just came from seeing him.

It's all slipping away, isn't it?

This carefully constructed plan...

...to keep the truth from coming out.

And what truth is that?

Dr. Banning believes...

...that Emma might have witnessed Jason's death.

Whatever she saw, whatever happened...

...is responsible for what she's become.

What she's become?

-Why, she's my daughter. -And I'm her father.

And I have every right to see that she's taken care of.

You have no rights at all. You gave up those rights...

...the moment you walked out of this house.

Angela.

I want both of you to leave.

-The girl needs... DOUGLAS: Help.

He's had a heart attack. Call an ambulance.

You're such a stubborn man, Douglas.

We could have had so much together.

But...

...maybe I couldn't make you love the land...

...any more than you could make me leave it.

I guess we're just both damn fools.

Or we made each other what we are.

I'm so sorry, Grandmother.