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And to my grandson, Lance.

And their future happiness.

Agretti Vineyards are second to Falcon Crest.

I've never liked being second to anyone.

That's why you want me to marry Lance?

-You're serious. -This doesn't mean I'll be

Well, wait a sec...

Melissa said you asked her to marry you.

-I did. She accepted. -You won't get away with this.

Repeat after me. I, Melissa, take you Lance....

What's that doing here?

That's the reason I had to be home so early.

Oh, great. A late date with a snake, huh?

You know how my father has been pressuring me to see

He's not my idea of a good time. Not like being with you.

If you don't wanna see Lance, then why do you?

Because my father insists on it.

That's the only reason?

You have nothing to worry about.

Sorry I'm late.

Oh, it's okay.

I'm just here to satisfy my grandmother.

Why do you even bother, Lance?

Why do I bother? The same reason you bother.

Because we're told to.

So who was it tonight, huh?

Was it Danny Como?

Greg Snyder?

Cole Gioberti.

Oh, really?

Well, I had no idea you were into the clean-cut type these

And why would you care?

Well, believe me, I don't.

Shall we?

You know, I'm really looking forward

Yeah?

My parents will think I'll be on that

Yeah, this little plan of ours could get us into a lot of

Mario, your parents won't be back till Monday.

What are you so worried about?

Right.

Okay, break it up.

It'd be nice to have privacy around here.

Mom and Dad are coming up the driveway right behind me.

Oh, no, I knew it. Where's my other shoe?

Hi, how was the play?

Believe me, when half the audience is sleeping before the

...you know it's time to leave.

Hello, Mario.

Hi, Mrs. Gioberti.

Mr. Gioberti.

Vickie said you were home from school.

Yes.

Well...

...your dad must be glad to have you back.

-Yeah. -Yeah, he's not the only one.

It was nice seeing you both, again, Mr. and Mrs. Gioberti.

-Good night, Vickie. -Good night.

Nice seeing you again.

-Good night, Mario. -Good night.

Mario looks well.

Yeah, but I thought he'd never leave.

Good night.

Good night.

Did you and Melissa have a good time this evening?

Oh, we went to dinner in town. It was no big deal.

Good night.

Good night.

Don't you think I'm capable?

Of running the Agretti Vineyards?

Someday, of course.

But you are my only child and I want more for you...

...than mere control of the vineyard.

I came to this valley with nothing.

It has taken me 30 years to make the Agretti Vineyards what they

You must do even better.

I will.

I have your business sense.

And your mother's beauty.

A combination that could take you a long way.

If you understand the fundamentals of power.

You've always said that power is land.

The Agretti Vineyards are only second to Falcon Crest.

I've never liked being second to anyone.

Is that why you want me to marry Lance Cumson?

I want you to be happy.

You won't be if you have Angela Channing...

...breathing down your neck after I'm gone.

But even if I married Lance...

...Angela would still have all of Falcon Crest.

Oh, Melissa, you are strong.

I am sure you will think of something

I don't care how bad the food is, you look fabulous...

-...so eat whatever they bring you.

-See you soon. -Thanks for coming, Maggie,

-Chase. -You take care.

Listen.

I understand from Julia that you're

I've hardly had a chance to talk to her at all.

I know you're very upset about the death of your father.

Now, don't put Emma under any more pressure than she

...because she's a very fragile girl.

-I know that. -Just...

...don't give her pain.

Please, Chase.

I won't.

-We'll see you later. -Thanks for coming.

-You did it. -No sweat.

-Your parents don't know? -No.

Nicole's taking a bunch of us up on the bus.

So I just had her drop me off here on the way.

The senior class will have a nice time up at the lake.

And we'll have a nice time right here.

Now that Chase has been elected to the board of supervisors...

-...that should tell you something, Carlo.

It means the people really liked him.

Pass the sugar, will you, Emma?

Chase did campaign on the water-rights issue.

It's natural he'd wanna hold hearings about them.

I'm not gonna let Chase Gioberti tell us

...or any other part of Falcon Crest.

Chase is no fool, Angela.

That's why the Agretti Vineyards and Falcon Crest should unite.

Oh, Carlo, I would like to raise a toast to your beautiful

...and to my grandson, Lance.

And their future happiness.

Bottoms up.

Sit down, Emma.

Mario.

Vickie, my God. Hold on a second.

Just a second.

You're home early.

You're doing fine, Melissa.

But...

...how will you feel becoming a mother?

You know, every day that passes makes things more critical.

You're not gonna change your mind

No.

I've already decided.

I'm keeping the baby.

Are you sure you want the responsibility

I don't plan to.

I'm getting married.

I'm so glad you could join me for lunch, Carlo.

There was a time, Angela, when I used to put business before

But lately, I find they mix rather well.

I couldn't agree with you more.

-How's Melissa? -Fine.

But I haven't seen as much of Lance as I expected.

Oh, I've been keeping him so busy,

I'll just have to give him some more free time.

I know that would make Melissa very happy.

She just didn't seem interested.

Marrying him is all she talks about.

When the two of you were over the other day, she seemed rather

She just didn't want to appear eager.

Now, when Lance proposes, she'll accept.

Well, I'm sure that Lance will be delighted to know that.

-Salute. -Salute, Carlo.

Honey, I want you to listen to...

I got it.

Vickie.

-What's going on here? -I thought you were in Tahoe.

I don't know why everyone's making a big deal out of this.

Nobody's making a big deal. What happened?

I missed the bus and I spent the night with

-And that explains it? -We didn't plan it, Mom.

You drove out of here last night with four of your friends.

Now, you're gonna tell me they missed the bus too?

It just happened.

-The way it just happened in New York?

No.

Not the way it happened in New York.

Listen. It was my fault.

It was my idea that she stay over. I'm sorry.

Well, let's see.

This one, right here.

You see, if we cut down our spraying costs this

...cash flow will be the best we've ever had.

You're learning.

But you know there's more to business than just business.

I want you to drive over to the Agretti Vineyards this

You're not serious about cutting me out of the will if I don't

Well, maybe my ultimatum was a little harsh.

But I want you to propose to her.

But she doesn't like me any more than I like her.

Well, ask her to consider it.

All for her father's land?

Carlo has almost as many holdings as I do.

United, there wouldn't be room in this valley for anyone to

I marry Melissa, you get the power, right?

Now, that's a bargain if I ever heard one.

What if she turns me down?

-You're off the hook. -Now, that's a bargain.

Hi.

Hi.

-Vick... -Mom, I just wanna say that I'm

Me too.

I overreacted and...

Honey, I guess I must be making it impossible for you to talk to

You feel you have to lie?

What would you have said if I told you the truth?

I would have probably overreacted, okay.

-And what about next time? -There's gonna be a next time?

Mario and I have something special.

-We have something real together.

Is this the you're-too-young-to-get-involved

I am just trying to give you some advice.

Why is it that your advice always sounds like an order?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it to sound like

So am I.

Okay, let's just say that I decide not to take your

...and I tell you that Mario and I intend to spend many more

That's what I thought.

You like to keep me waiting, don't you?

I was shopping. Didn't know you'd show up in the middle of

Well, look. I came over here to ask you a question.

It may sound a little silly...

...but let's just say I'm fulfilling an obligation.

Try not to laugh.

Go ahead.

What is it?

Will you marry me?

-I'd love to. -Now, wait a minute.

I should warn you, though, I hate long engagements.

Have you been talking to my grandmother?

No. Have you?

-Melissa. -Papa.

I have the most wonderful news.

Setup.

I was beginning to think you weren't coming.

I know. Dinner took forever.

I have to be home at 10:00.

So do I.

You know, my dad gave me the silent treatment all day.

Consider yourself lucky.

My ears are still ringing.

Oh, Vickie, this is crazy.

I know.

But I'll be 18 soon.

-They won't be able to stop us then.

I was thinking.

Why don't we live together?

-Just like that? -Yeah. Why not?

We can get a place near campus.

What do you say?

We'll be in for a fight, you know.

I can handle it...

...if you can.

I don't suppose "love" entered into the conversation.

What do you think?

There's no way I'm gonna marry that girl.

Now, don't be stubborn, Lance.

-The invoice you wanted. -Thank you.

Mother, Lance doesn't love Melissa.

I think this marriage is out of the question.

Your romantic experience doesn't qualify you to comment,

I want you to marry Melissa Agretti.

Or spend the rest of your life wishing you had.

Now fix your tie.

-Hi. -Hi.

Don't you ever take a break?

When I have a good excuse.

-I've only got a minute. -Maybe I can change your mind.

I gotta go to a fitting.

For what?

A wedding dress.

Oh, come on.

I'm getting married.

Anyone I know?

Lance Cumson.

Sure, sure.

Cole.

I'm sorry. I didn't wanna hurt you.

You're serious.

You're serious!

-I better go. -Wait a minute.

This can't happen.

It isn't that simple.

I thought we loved each other.

-This doesn't mean I'll be unavailable.

Well, Julia, I couldn't be happier for you.

Right. Sure. Bye-bye.

Any coffee left?

These coroner's statutes are the dullest

Honey, you are not going to believe this.

I wonder if anybody's read these things. I feel like they're

It's gonna take your mind off your father.

Lance is getting married.

No way, no kidding. Who's the unlucky girl?

Melissa Agretti.

Melissa? Isn't that the girl Cole has been seeing?

Yeah. In a way, I'm kind of glad...

...because I always felt she was sort of leading him on.

I don't think Cole will see it that way.

No. I know he won't.

He reminds me of you. He never does anything halfway.

This should make Angela happy.

Falcon Crest and Agretti Vineyards

Together they'll be all but...

Unstoppable.

Yeah.

-Where's Lance? -On the telephone.

-Cole. -Melissa said you asked her...

-...to marry you. -I did and she accepted.

You don't give a damn about her.

Neither do the other guys she hangs out with.

-You bastard. -Boys.

Now that will be enough.

You'll regret this.

He seems a little upset.

Did she do it?

Very good.

-Almost. -Congratulations.

Thanks, Dad.

I can't tell you how long your father's been waiting.

-Since his election so you can vote.

-Okay, okay. -Everybody wants cake?

-Oh, yeah. -I'll take a big one.

Oh, I'll get it.

I'm not here if it's for me.

Hello.

Melissa. Hi.

But, Melissa, it's Vickie's birthday.

Yeah, I'll see what I can do.

Cake?

I'll see you.

You're not going out, are you?

I'll be back.

Give it up. She's getting married.

Maybe she's changed her mind.

That lad is making a big mistake.

I think Cole's old enough to make his own decisions, Dad.

And so am I.

Vickie and I have made a decision.

We're moving in together.

-We're getting an apartment together.

Is that so?

I hope you haven't made a deposit.

I'm 18, Dad.

Yesterday, you were 17.

There's a big difference and you know it. A legal

How do you think you're gonna finance this

I'll get a job.

-I suppose you're gonna quit school?

There are guys on campus who work and go to school at the

Now, I can find a job.

Okay, I've heard enough.

We're going home.

Mario.

Mario, please, just....

You just won't leave us alone, will you?

We'll leave you alone, you won't like it.

-Chase. -You're not fair. I just...

-All right, this is... Would you...?

Lance and I were...

...hoping to keep it as...

...simple as possible.

We're gonna talk about your wedding plans?

Cole...

...I'm sorry.

Guess I'm just a little nervous.

Because you don't love the guy is no reason to be nervous.

We don't always do what our emotions tell us.

Sometimes we have to use our heads

Whenever I think of you and Lance together...

...drives me crazy.

Cole, there's nothing to worry about.

You're gonna have separate rooms on your honeymoon.

Come to the wedding.

I need you there.

It's gonna be hard enough.

Then don't go through with it.

I'm glad we had this chance to talk.

You know I love you, don't you?

There's no reason why you have to stop loving me.

Too bad you're not the heir to Falcon Crest.

Maybe someday I can share the spoils with you.

Tomorrow, I think I'll make it all the way to town.

That's nice.

I'm looking for office space.

What are you talking about?

I'm gonna become a psychiatrist just like Dr. Banning.

So that I can help people.

Emma, I'm losing my patience with you.

Hello, Mother, how's tricks?

Will you please come back to the house?

Lance told me you want this wedding

You must be a nervous wreck.

As Dr. Banning says:

"Shall we talk about this?"

Come.

Lie down. Tell me all about it.

-Emma, have you taken your pills?

Emma.

Mother...

...they make me sleepy.

What pills are you talking about?

Dr. Stockley made the mistake of suggesting Emma have

Thank goodness, Dr. Harcroft agrees with me.

Why, you can't keep Emma sedated.

Yes, I can.

Hello, Grandfather.

-Hey, kid. -How you feeling?

Oh, just fine. I'm happy you're here.

Not too happy about this, though. This paper of mine is

Oh, come on. You're gonna go on a vacation.

Oh, I gotta get back to work. This is enforced relaxation.

I've had enough of it. Besides...

...that is my life's work.

And I can't turn my back on it.

I know.

Nobody else thought you would either. Just take it easy for a

Hey. I'm sorry that I'm not gonna be there at the wedding.

Oh, that's okay.

I'll tell you about it later.

Your grandmother has backed you into a corner, hasn't she?

Grandfather, I'm marrying Melissa because I want to.

She's rich, she's pretty.

You can't fool me.

You don't love her. You've told me that.

Everything for Falcon Crest, right?

Hey, come on. I didn't come here to discuss my wedding.

I came to see how you're feeling.

Your grandmother respects only one thing, strength.

If you think your stock is going to rise because of

...I think you're mistaken.

You may very well end up bankrupt.

I'd hate to see that.

You're a good kid.

I love you.

Good luck.

Take care of yourself.

-Okay? -Okay.

I'm gonna call you.

This is a waste of time.

This is supposed to be a nice, romantic walk, remember?

This is the springhouse.

My uncle Jason built it 30 years ago.

Wanna go have a look?

I told you...

...this was a waste of time.

Oh, really?

I thought this would give us a chance to get to know each

Melissa, the day after tomorrow, you're gonna be my wife.

You won't have much choice then.

And you'll be my husband...

...and you won't have any choices at all.

Don't even think about it.

I'm really getting tired of making excuses every time I

It's better than getting the third degree every time we tell

Do you think they'd treat us differently

Sure they would...

...but they're not gonna let us get that far.

They wouldn't have to know.

Vickie.

You're just getting out of high school.

We were gonna live together, right?

Right. Living together is one thing.

But getting married?

Oh, no, Vickie. It's too soon.

Well, at the rate things are going,

I just don't think we have a choice.

How do I look?

Like your mother.

Have you and Lance discussed...

...where you'll be living once you're married?

Falcon Crest.

Perhaps you should consider something else...

...at least for the time being.

You don't want to give Angela the advantage.

Don't worry, Father.

I have everything I need to deal with Angela Channing.

Hello.

Yes, she is.

Just a moment, Lance.

Melissa?

It's Lance. There's something we ought to talk about.

Oh, really?

And it's something that can't be discussed over the phone.

Come by the Tuscany Hotel tonight, around 10?

-Room 804. -Tonight.

It's really very urgent, Melissa.

I don't know.

It's something I think you ought to know before we get married.

I'll be there.

Good. Terrific.

Then I'll see you around 10.

Thank you.

If this doesn't get me off the hook, nothing will.

It's open.

I just thought you'd like to know what kind of a husband I'm

I'm also insanely jealous.

Which means, that if you marry me tomorrow...

...I won't let you ought of my sight.

Unless....

Unless something better comes along.

Nothing will.

-Chase. -Yeah.

Vickie's gone. Look at this.

She's eloped.

"Don't worry, we'll see you in a few days."

I know.

Come on, it didn't hurt that much.

She missed the vein three times.

Sorry, it was the only place I could find...

...that said they would have the results by noon.

Where do we get the license?

We got to go to the county clerk's office.

First we get the results from the blood test.

They sure don't make it easy, do they?

Come on.

Well, maybe that's the idea.

-Want to get some coffee first? -Yeah.

Okay, thanks very much.

They're not at the dorm.

They must have told somebody where they were going.

They could be in Reno by now.

We've got to do something.

There's nothing we can do except wait.

I'd better go home in case they show up there.

Let us know if you hear anything.

-We've got to go to that wedding.

-Better get dressed. -Yeah.

-Have you got the ring? -Yes, I do.

-I suppose you'd like to see it. -Yes, I would.

Well, it's hardly Tiffany.

If you wanted something better, you should've gotten it

You're marrying Melissa, not me.

-I think we should join the others.

I'll be in in a minute, Mother.

You know that this is not what I had in mind for you.

Well, that makes two of us.

I'm sorry.

-Was it like this with you and Father?

No, Tony and I really did love each other.

But Melissa is a beautiful girl...

...if it hadn't been for your grandmother's interference...

...you probably would have discovered her yourself.

-Well, that's just not likely, Mother.

I'm giving her the same chance that she's giving me.

You blame me for this?

No, of course not.

Thank you.

I love you.

I love you too.

Thanks.

Well, it isn't exactly a cathedral.

Well, as long as it's legal.

Okay.

Ready?

-Got everything? -Yes.

Okay.

Hello?

Is anybody here?

Hello.

I'm Mrs. Bushnell. Can I help you?

Yes.

We wanna get married.

Oh, here's the license.

Well, isn't that wonderful?

Jane, how are you, darling? Nice to see you.

Oh, Kerry, how are you? Welcome.

-Hello. -Hi.

-How's Lance? -Oh, he's fine, Chase.

That is, if he's still in the same

Excuse me a moment.

Where are Vickie and Cole? They're coming?

I don't think so.

-What? -Yeah.

Well, you will stay for the reception, though?

-We'll try. -We'll try.

Oh, all right.

-We'll see you later. -Yeah.

-Hi. -Oh, it's so nice of you to

Hello. Hello.

-Music, any preferences? -I don't know.

Fine, I picked one out.

I've been doing this for years. Now, about flowers...

...most of our young brides like to wear corsages.

There is an extra charge for that.

-Don't worry. -Give her the best you have.

All right. We have wedding gowns available.

Of course, you'll want to have photographs for your memory

Photographs would be great but I don't need a wedding gown.

-All right. -Anything's fine.

Fine, well, that about does it.

Now, I'll get the reverend...

...and we'll have the two of you married in a flash.

Marriage is God's business and must not be entered into

Therefore, before your lives are made as one...

...take this moment to consider.

Lance and Melissa, have you come here freely and without

...to give yourselves to each other in marriage?

-We have. -We have.

Will you love and honor each other...

...as husband and wife for the rest of your lives?

-We will. -We will.

Will you accept children lovingly from God...

...and bring them up according to the love of Christ and his

-We will. -We will

Do you, Mario, take Vickie...

...to be your lawfully wedded wife...

...to be true to her in good times and in bad, in sickness

...to love and honor her all the days

I...

Since it is your intention to enter into marriage...

...join your right hands and declare your consent before God

Repeat after me.

I, Lance, take you, Melissa...

I, Lance, take you, Melissa...

...to be my wife.

...to be my wife.

I promise to be true to you.

I promise to be true to you.

I will love you and honor you...

I will love you and honor you...

...all the days of my life.

...all the days of my life.

I, Melissa, take you, Lance...

I, Melissa, take you, Lance...

...to be my husband.

...to be my husband.

I promise to be true to you.

I promise to be true to you.

I will love you and honor you...

I will love you and honor you...

...all the days of my life.

...all the days of my life.

May the blessings promised to the compassionate...

...be yours in abundance.

May the desire for earthly possessions

What God has joined...

...man must not divide.

-So.... -Thanks.

How's Cole?

He's taking it pretty hard...

-...but I think he'll be all right.

Well, I don't know. I feel like I've really blown it with these

No, I think you did a pretty good job.

-Yeah? -Yeah.

I'd like to strangle them, though.

I'd like to strangle them too.

-Hi. -Vickie.

Well, I suppose congratulations are in order.

No, more like apologies, I think.

What Mario means is, nothing happened.

What about Vickie's note?

Well, when we got there, the whole thing was so tacky...

...and none of you were there.

You mean...

-...you didn't get married? -No.

We decided to wait.

Until after he graduates.

Oh, honey, I'm so glad. I'm so glad.

I hope you didn't rent out my room.

Well, as a matter of fact...

It was a beautiful wedding, Carlo.

Thank you. I'm so glad you think so.

They make a lovely couple, don't they?

They certainly do.

I think they're going to be very happy together.

You know, I've taken one of the extra guestrooms...

...and redone it for them.

How very thoughtful of you.

Enjoy it while you can, Melissa, because the first chance I

...I'm filing for annulment.

And what would your grandmother say to that?

After living with you for a month at Falcon Crest...

...I'm sure she would insist on it.

Even when I tell her I'm pregnant?

Don't flatter yourself. I wouldn't touch you.

You won't have to.

What?

I'm going to have a baby.

Well, it's not mine.