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And after an hour or so of hors d'oeuvres

what does she whip out for a little late night snack?

Beef wellington, with all the accessories.

And I haven't even heard about the dessert yet.

Would you believe... cherry cheesecake?

Well, you know what they say..

The way to a man's heart...burn

is through his stomach.

Hey, don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining.

So what's with your partner these days?

I saw him in the captain's office the other day.

Jon may be going to Sacramento for a day or two. Maybe.

Lug nut, huh?

Yeah. Better give him the word.

Yeah.

How long you gonna be?

You said you wanted to race. Let's race.

Don't bug me. I'm making adjustments.

Inventor at work.

Hey, Jason, how come you've always gotta be different?

Not different.

Better.

Oh, now what?

L.A. 15 Mary 3, we have a multiple 1182

'with possible injuries at the intersection'

'of Grand and Eucalyptus.'

' - 10-4, L.A.

Did you see that?

Did you see what happened there?

Alright, we'll talk about it later. You okay?

Losing that wheel was no accident!

What do you mean by that?

What I mean is somebody tried to kill me!

Okay...let's go.

Get that movin'. Let's go.

Okay. You're gonna take that out that way, right?

Let's go.

Okay, let's go.

10-4, L.A.

Hey, there. Our communication center contacted your father.

He's on his way.

Boy, Jason, I wouldn't wanna be in your shoes.

Me neither, man.

Well, I have news for the two of you.

I'm gonna drive you home.

Get your stuff and get in the car, okay?

Uh, Bonnie, stick around.

Oh, sure. Why don't you go help them? Come on.

Well, what do you think?

Hard to tell. The lug bolts are pretty well chewed up.

I don't wanna hear that.

There's no way in the world that wheel came off all by itself.

Mr. Catlin here thinks somebody's

trying to knock him off.

Yeah

I'll tell ya who.

Ever heard of Glinco Industries?

Well, among other things, it's a big agri-management company.

Big firm.

And they can't stand to see a little guy make a go of it.

In other words, you think Glinco Industry

is trying to sabotage your truck?

- That's right.

This makes three times now I've been hung out to dry.

And I tell ya, I'm gettin' sick of it.

Attempted murder's a pretty heavy rap, you know?

If it's happened before, have you contacted

your insurance adjuster?

Or your district attorney?

Hey, look, I've heard all this before.

Just forget it, alright?

You got everything from me you need?

For now, yeah.

Good. I'll see ya.

The lug bolts coulda been loosened, you know.

'At the base of the lugs you see..'

'...there's a half an inch of threads'

'that are beat up but not stripped'

as if the lug nuts had been backed off a little.

Got a hunch?

Better bunch.

Let's go!

Alright. Take it easy.

Let's go.

Alright, bring it through.

Let's go.

Bring it through.

Let's go.

I was racing with Wendy and Skipper, dad. I was winning.

Good. What happened here?

Okay, uh, you're relieved now, okay?

Thanks.

This tender reunion was getting me down.

I'm Victor Tower. What's the problem?

Well, the problem is that wind skating in the streets

was a contributing factor to not one accident, but several.

How am I doin' so far?

Well, Jason..

What have you got to say for yourself?

I was ahead of Wendy and Skipper. That's all I know.

All I know is he was almost killed.

Anything else?

Yeah, some truck came along.

And after that, I'm not sure what happened.

I've taught my son to be a winner.

For that reason, I'm prepared to accept full blame

for whatever's happened here.

Look, Mr. Tower, have you ever thought about advising your son

wind skating is not for the street?

Have I, Jason?

I don't think so, dad

but I should have known better.

I agree with that.

Well, officer?

I'm just glad your son wasn't hurt.

Alright. Put your things in the car.

Jason. I'm glad, too, of course, that...you didn't hurt yourself.

I knew that, dad.

Good boy.

Now, look, don't feel obligated

if there's any of this stuff you'd rather not accept.

I ordered it. I'll accept it.

You're alright. That's the only thing that counts.

I'll tell ya, I'm in the mood to go straight down there

to the head man at Glinco Industry

and loosen a few teeth for him.

Tom, for the umpteenth time, all you've got are suspicions.

Yours isn't the first wheel

that's ever accidentally come off a truck.

You sound just like those cops.

These melons here I don't know about.

They might have hit the old nitrogen cycle early.

They're alright.

But it looks like we've got company.

Officer Poncherello.

The name's Ponch.

This is my partner Jon Baker.

Hi.

Hi. I'm Dani Catlin.

You saw Tom's accident?

Yeah, it was pretty spooky.

Yeah, but it doesn't mean a thing, though, right, boys?

Hey, what gives with you, man? All we're trying to do is help.

Oh, yeah. He reminded me that attempted murder

is a pretty serious charge.

Well, it is, dummy, and it's time you paid attention.

You'll have to forgive my brother.

He's, uh, been under a little strain lately.

Excuse me.

You mentioned Glinco Industries has it in for you.

You have some kind of reason or--

Yeah, I got the best reason in the world.

Glinco Industry either owns or controls

most of the farmland between here and Ventura.

That's some of the best dirt in California.

But most just isn't enough for Glinco, no.

'No, they gotta have all of it.'

'Including the handful of acres I've got.'

They'll probably end up gettin' it, too.

But it's gonna be over my dead body.

Look, why don't, uh--

Hi! Hi!

I, uh, had a feeling you'd be right out.

Jill, meet Jon and Ponch.

Hi, fellas. Good to see ya.

Hi.

Jill's watched you guys

drive up and down the road.

She thought you'd never stop.

What's this?

White carrot?

Icicle radish.

Try it. It's on the house.

No, thank you.

I've got a touch of indigestion.

Jill, what have we got for Ponch's indigestion?

I'll find something. Don't go away!

You mentioned today this was the third time you've had trouble.

You want to tell me about the other two times?

First, there's water in my gas tank.

Then a couple of days later, my transmission plug fell out.

You ever heard of that one?

That's 200 bucks it cost me for a new transmission.

200 bucks I had other plans for.

Look, I understand how you feel, but everything you've told us

so far, it could have been an accident.

Bo Derek's a five and a half. She only looks like a ten.

Drink this. It'll cure what ails ya.

Thanks.

I, uh, take it you guys aren't into health foods.

We're not yet, but it looks like we may be soon.

This isn't bad.

What's in it?

Chamomile, comfrey, and raspberry.

Tastes terrific.

What do you call it?

Pregnancy tea.

Jorge!

More truck problems? You gotta be kidding!

Today I lost a wheel. Turned the truck over.

I came within inches of wiping out some kid on a skateboard.

Didn't do the truck much good, either, did it?

The truck?

I was lucky I didn't kill myself and that kid.

Terrible.

Ah, forget it. Let's go get some coffee.

Wait a minute.

You gonna tell me what happened?

I'll sum it up for you in four words.

Glinco Industry strikes again.

Come and see what I did, dad.

Later, Jason. I'm in the middle of something.

It's the new design we've been talking about.

I added a batten! From now on, I'll win everything.

That's the idea, son.

Come and see, dad. Please?

Jason...you know what these are?

- No, sir. - These are plans.

These are preliminary drawings for a shopping center.

If I don't have these things finished soon

it's possible we could lose out on a contract

worth several million dollars!

'And guess who would be to blame?'

You don't want your father to be a loser, do ya?

- You never lose! - 'Right.'

You run along now, and do your thing, okay?

Sure, dad. I'm sorry.

Your competition'll never know what hit'em.

Uh uh uh!

Bean sprout salad.

What happened to your usual..

...peanut butter chocolate smoothie?

I wanna keep my energy level constant

so I got into fruit and slow-burning carbos.

He also met a lady who's heavy into health foods.

'Uh'

Just don't mix your fruit

and carbohydrates too closely.

They'll cancel each other out.

Very true, Harlan. Very true.

And give ya gas.

Hey, what's Jon doin' up at the academy?

He's filling in for a motoring instructor.

You know, some guys get all the breaks.

Hey, Ponch, telephone call.

Male or female?

Uh...be surprised.

Hah!

A health date? Sure, why not?

I'm game for anything except alfalfa sandwiches.

Right. Okay, I'll be seein' ya.

What are you, on a break?

Not anymore, I'm not.

Hey, wait a minute. Not so fast.

What's this about possible sabotage

with that produce truck yesterday?

We put everything in our report.

I told the guy, I would keep an eye on him.

But not to the exclusion of your customary duties, correct?

Correct.

That's some kinda spill you took, fella.

- Don't think so.

You know, you keep this up, you're gonna be punchy

before your first communion.

You get around, don't you?

Well, that's not a street. It's a parking lot.

Yeah, and we got permission.

Until it starts filling up, and then we gotta leave.

See there? You're learnin'.

By the way, the wind skaters I know

wear pads and a helmet, just in case.

So we're learning.

It isn't easy finding a place that isn't a street, you know?

Yeah, I know.

Do highway patrolmen work the park, too?

Not the way you think, no.

'Ponch!'

There you are.

We were afraid we'd lost you.

Official business.

Otherwise I'd be a mile ahead of ya.

I'll see you later, kids, okay?

- So long. - Bye.

Health date, huh?

Feels more like the police academy to me.

Well, how do you like part one of the health date?

Why don't we skip part one and go on to part two?

- I see. - Alright, come on!

Hey, I'll catch up with ya. I got to tie my shoes.

Alright.

Just think, when we're through here we can all have

a piece of fresh, juicy melon off Tom's truck.

What, no fried chicken?

'Uh uh uh!'

Oh, yeah, yeah, melon is good.

Listen, how long has Tom been farming?

Oh, about two years now.

He was in college studying to be a pharmacist

when he got the bug.

I'm to blame, I suppose.

Why do you say that?

Well, when I opened the store

Tom got interested in natural foods.

He finally decided he'd rather prevent illness

than try to cure it.

First thing I knew, he dropped out of school

was leasing acreage, and planting crops!

Happiest man you ever saw.

Then along came Glinco Industries.

Whoever.

You think Tom would mind

if we stopped by his place and had a look around?

He might.

But I sure wouldn't.

Well, come on, or else we'll never get to part two.

Ha ha. I beat you.

Oh!

Ready for phase two?

Let's go.

I'll be back by midday with the parts to that pump.

We'll just slap 'em in there and irrigate those vines.

Try and get back in one piece, okay?

Okay, my friend.

- Tommy. - Yeah.

Got an idea.

Why don't I just call in sick today, huh?

Ride shotgun with you?

Just say the word.

I appreciate that, Cal.

I don't think so.

Okay.

Oh, by the way

tell your Dad I'll have a check to him by the end of the month.

If he's not worried about it

why should you be?

Have a good trip.

Come on, Glinco.

Let the wave of the future pass you by.

I coulda made that!

Let me through there.

'All units, the vicinity of hillside in the valley.'

'Citizen reports an 1183. Possible injury.'

'Any units responding, identify.'

Oh...oh...oh, my..

Oh...oh...

Take it easy! Alright, let's get you out of here.

Let me help you. You alright?

Not so fast. She might've broken something and not even know it.

Don't tell me if I'm broken or not, you turkeys!

I'll tell you if I'm broken!

Lady, believe me, I'm sorry.

Something happened to my steering!

Something happened to your head, you mean!

Now, you Glinco guys, you got your orders, don't ya?

Get Catlin no matter what you hafta do!

Catlin, huh? The flaky farmer. I shoulda known!

Well, go ahead! Somebody hit somebody!

You both deserve it!

- Ma'am, I said I'm sorry. - You're sorry!

Better be insured, buddy, but good!

I just made the last payment.

Oh, my, oh, my..

My hairdo. Oh...

Not once, but twice, you've tried to run me off the road!

To keep you from a head-on collision, stupid

then you tried to run me off!

Why don't you settle it like a man?

Take a poke at him!

Come on. Come on, give me your best shot.

You think I won't?

Go ahead, start swingin'.

Hold it right there! Nobody move!

- This guy tried to kill me! - He tried to kill me!

Why don't you lock 'em both up?

The first guy that throws a punch is in big trouble.

- Alright.

How bad are you hurt?

I'm not hurt. Do not tell me I am hurt!

Why don't ya let 'em settle it?

Oh, no! You..

Hold it! There's gonna be none of that!

Turn him loose! Turn him loose!

Hear, hear, hear!

Hear this, one more doubled-up fist

you guys are both goin' downtown.

You got it?

Alright.

Now say amen, brother.

Okay.

I gotta call my boss. I got a CB in the cab.

Fine. Call your boss. But do it peacefully.

Peacefully?

Oh...you need a cop

and you get a philosopher.

'Oh...sweet car.'

Let me help you up, ma'am.

Oh, leave me alone. I don't wanna get up.

Help me up. Help me up!

Right there. Busted tie rod. What'd I tell you?

Looks like somebody's been at work with a hacksaw.

'No wonder you couldn't steer.'

You wanted evidence. There it is.

And I'm ready to proffer charges for attempted murder right now.

Let me ask you something.

If Glinco Industries wanted to bury you

would they do it like this?

With a bunch of barrels with their name all over it?

Ponch, it wasn't supposed to happen that way.

Don't you see that?

I was supposed to run off the road and bury myself.

You got a point there.

You're right about one thing.

My company, Glinco, would give its eyeteeth

to own the land that hippie lives on.

To build a subdivision, right?

Glinco is into all kinds of things, not just farming.

Is Glinco trying to buy the property?

From the owner, yeah. Old man Hendricks.

But he wouldn't sell.

Go talk to him.

Ask him if we broke any arms.

I may just do that.

- Cal. - Tom!

I think so. Who'd you expect?

I dunno.

Jorge maybe. Figured you were still in town.

Why would I still be in town?

Sold a big load of produce today, remember?

Thought you might be celebrating.

Celebrating. Celebrating what?

The fact that that guy I ran off the road

is probably gonna sue me?

What are you talking about? You had more trouble?

You're kidding? What happened now?

Busted tie rod. I'll tell ya about it later.

Who's that out there with Dani and Jill?

Cop I met. I been seeing a lot of him lately.

I had no idea it was this late.

Uh...I'll call you. Listen, I gotta run.

Whoa, what's the hurry?

Uh, early dinner.

I promised dad the pleasure of my company.

First time this month, you know?

Alright. You tell your dad I love him.

Yeah, right. Bye.

Congratulations. You made it!

Ha ha. Just barely!

How you like the place?

Oh, it's big.

And not too level, either.

How about a nice, big glass of boysenberry juice?

Sound good?

Boysenberry juice?

- Yeah! - Yeah!

Yummy!

You wouldn't happen to have..

...a nice, cold beer around here, would ya?

Come on.

Yeah, Jon shoulda come along with me.

He doesn't know what he's missing.

In fact, if this is life on a farm

I think I could learn to like it.

If you dig farming, it's the only way to go.

But, uh, if your heart's not in it, Ponch

it can kill you.

Hey, Tom, I understand

Mr. Hendricks owns this property.

Yeah, how'd you know that?

- Boysenberry juice.

Ah, at last, huh?

You think I can get some ice in this?

No. Room temperature's better for you.

- Yeah, but we're not in a room. - Trust me!

Ah, look, I can see that you and Jon

have been doing some nosing around about Hendricks.

Hey, we're cops, you know?

You think somebody's been sabotaging your truck..

...we think maybe you're right.

Finally! But I'm telling you, Ponch

you don't have to look any farther than Glinco Industries.

So where is it written only one suspect?

I mean, the dollar value on this property is high, Tom.

Mr. Hendricks can make a fortune selling it out from under you.

No, not according to my lease.

Besides, he's got a fortune. He doesn't need it.

Well, what about his son, Cal?

Spends a lot of time here.

That's right, as a friend.

Helping you with the truck, right?

Dani, I can't believe you!

Cal's a carpenter. He hates the farm! You know that.

Tom, would you please help me inside for a minute, okay?

Salad and main course comin' right up.

Mr. Hendricks or Cal, Dani?

Which one don't you like?

The question is, do I love my brother?

The answer is yes.

Then this might be a good time for some straight answers.

Mr. Hendricks' wife is dead now.

They were married in this house.

Cal was born here.

Mr. Hendricks loves this land.

Well, are you saying Cal doesn't?

I'm saying that Cal has been Tom's best friend.

Come on, Dani.

What if these accidents become too much for Tom

and he gives up the lease?

Well, then it'll all go to Cal.

And he could sell?

Yeah. He could sell.

And make a fortune.

Yeah. But I...don't think Tom would believe that.

Ta-dah!

Salad, et la piece de resistance.

Hey, terrific. What is it?

Well, the salad is chard, kale, mustard greens

bean and alfalfa sprouts, mushrooms

and a really superb dressing.

And the main course is veggie burgers.

Veggie burgers?

Yeah. You know, vegetable burgers?

No meat.

No meat?

Oh, boy.

My dad and I redesigned it.

Told him I could do it by myself

but he wanted to help, so I let him.

I bet your dad hasn't even looked at that thing.

Yeah, whatever it is!

If it works, I may patent it.

Go into business like those high school guys who make surfboards.

Maybe kids could even work for me.

I can hardly wait!

I hope it works better than the last time.

Well, if you can keep up with me, you'll find out.

- I'm fine.

- No.

You again?

Just harass me, see if I care!

You know something?

For a winner

you're causing me a lot of trouble.

I asked him to help me, but he wouldn't!

So just bust me. I don't care!

You asked who to help you? Your dad?

I'll run away. He'll never see me again.

I hate him, I hate him!

I hate him! I hate him!

If I were you, Mr. Tower

I'd go out and get myself a good lawyer.

By now I imagine the claim adjusters

are forming a line to get at you.

Without a doubt.

Your son is alive and unhurt, Mr. Tower.

And so are the other people.

Seems to me that oughta count for something.

This is the second time it's happened.

My son...should have known better the first time.

Jason? Why don't you and I take a little walk?

Well, what's that all about?

My sergeant's doing me a favor.

You see...if he hears what I'm about to say

he'd be forced to rack me up for chewing out a civilian.

What's the plan? To work me over with a rubber hose?

No, never.

Your son's got enough to worry about.

You know why? Because he loves you.

And frankly, from what I've seen of you

the kid would be better off loving the Berlin Wall.

I can have your badge for talking to me like that.

Sorry. Not without witnesses, you don't.

Is that how I come across?

As if I don't love my own son?

You got it, pal.

Well, I wanna tell you something.

And I hope you understand I'm not trying to cop out.

The boy's mother is dead.

Jason told me.

In other words, you had to be mother and father.

Well, what are you lookin' for

Pity? I've never asked for pity in my entire life!

Of course not. You're a winner.

Not always.

But I want my son to be.

And winners...can't be soft.

Not in this world, my friend.

That's all I'm trying to teach the boy.

Well, I saw your boy cry today.

What do you plan to do now

Don't be ridiculous!

Well, now I'm confused.

I thought you couldn't stand losers.

What are you talking about?

My son is a winner if there ever was one!

Of course he is. And everybody loves a winner.

So why not give it a try?

Well, that's it.

That's the last load till the new crops start comin' in.

One time, boss, try and get a load to market, will you?

This one's gonna get there. I guarantee it.

Ah, buena suerte!

Well..

What's goin' on here? You gals lost?

We are giving you an escort today.

' - No.

Today if anybody tries anything, we're gonna be witnesses.

Right.

Cal!

L.A. 15 Mary 4 multiple D.C.

on the 210 at Valley Hugh.

One 1142 unit and a unit for the 1184 to standby!

Dani. Take Dani. She's unconscious.

I know. I know.

Bonnie!

We gotta get this.. Let's go.

The steering wheel's got her pinned.

What is this stuff?

Muriatic acid concentrate.

It'll leak through that top like Swiss Cheese.

You got a rope or chain?

I got a rope.

Bonnie, bring your car!

Wait, don't move this car!

Real bow will break off.

Axle'll kill the girl before you can get her outta there!

Alright.

Leak's gettin' worse.

Get your rope.

If we can move the steering wheel to the right side

I think I can get her out the left side.

Listen, get your car, move it and touch hers

to keep her car from moving.

- Keeping it from moving. - Right.

Jud, get the girl.

Come on, Bonnie.

Easy. Easy. Easy.

'Little further. Little further.'

Little more. Easy! More!

Stop!

Ok, now don't jerk the line and don't rock the car.

Move slow and steady.

Slow and steady!

Dani?

Dani, it's Ponch.

Dani, can you hear me?

Dani, listen, when I pull, you come with me

no matter how much it hurts.

Understand?

Dani!

Hey, Ponch, is it moving?

- Not yet. - Make it fast, man.

It's gonna give away all of a sudden.

Pull, man! This stuff is eating through!

Hi, gang.

'Hi, Bonnie.'

I thought you had dates. Where are they?

Over there.

Would you believe it?