Falcon Crest (1981) s01e04 Episode Script

Your privileges at Falcon Crest
are suspended until you can
prove to me that
you're just as dedicated
to this vineyard as I am.
I'd planned on
leaving all of this to Lance.
But Lance has disappointed me.
And I've been watching you.
Where have you been?
I've been out proving my
dedication to Falcon Crest.
I've wanna know
what you want from my son.
-I want an heir.
-Don't want him owned by anyone.
No!
As of this morning, yes.
-Thank you.
-You wanted to see me?
I'm surprised you're up.
It isn't noon yet.
You know, I'm very disappointed
in you, Lance.
Who aren't you disappointed in?
-Do you know what this is?
-It's my bank statement.
How can you spend such an
exorbitant amount of money
in a single month?
-Inflation.
-Now, don't be smug with me.
You stay out
until all hours of the night.
You take every opportunity
to go into San Francisco.
And you neglect
your duties here.
I'll cut down on my expenses,
if that would please you.
That won't be necessary.
I've canceled your account.
And your privileges at Falcon
Crest are suspended until
you can prove to me that
you're just as dedicated
to this vineyard as I am.
I thought we were just
supposed to be friends.
-Let's not complicate things.
-Wait a second.
What's so complicated
about two people
who are starting
to like each other?
How long do you expect me to
pretend that we're just friends?
A good friendship
can be very nice.
Please give it a try.
Vickie.
I'll give it a try
if I can see you tomorrow.
Okay.
-Goodnight.
-Goodnight.
"Vintage."
Year in which
a wine is fermented.
-Yeah, that's an easy one.
-Yeah.
-You two been at this long?
-Most of the night.
Dad's daydreaming, pretending
we've got our own winery.
We're gonna have
our own winery someday,
but we got a lot to learn.
You'd better get learning.
-Okay.
-"Racking."
Racking. The process
by which wine is filtered.
-Need any help?
-No, just a leaky faucet.
-Oh, come on, let me help you.
-No, no, no. Wait. Okay.
-"Methode champenoise."
-Methode champenoise.
You don't have
to ask me that one.
I think someone blew up
the pump house.
I'll call the sheriff.
What the hell?
Cole, turn off the main valve.
Who could've done this?
Happened all the time
when your father was alive.
-Grandmother.
-Well, where have you been?
I've been out proving my
dedication to Falcon Crest.
That explosion you heard
was Chase's pump house.
-Expect me to say, "Well done"?
-I was hoping you would.
You think you've redeemed
yourself with me, is that it?
If my guess is right,
Chase will sell his vineyard.
You'll be able to name your own
price. Isn't that what you want?
How dare you make a decision
without consulting me?
I thought you
wanted his vineyard.
Wanted it, and still do, but
I'll get it in my own time
and my own way without
damaging my reputation
or risking lives.
I covered my tracks.
If Turk Tobias finds out
you're involved in this
don't come running to me.
-What do you make of this?
-Tell you what it reminds me of.
The old water-rights wars around
here when I was growing up.
That was 30 years ago.
What about tonight?
Well, there were
some explosives stolen
from the Todson Construction
Company this afternoon.
-Think it's tied into that.
-I want a full investigation.
I'll be here
once the sun's up.
-Let me know what you find out.
-Alright.
Let me check on a few things.
I'll see you in the morning.
That's it.
We make a good team.
So do you think
it'll work again?
There's not much holding
it together,
but I think it'll pump water.
-Vickie.
-I know, I know.
Well, then why
do you keep pulling away?
I don't mean to.
-I guess I'm a little afraid.
-Afraid? Afraid of what?
What, because
I work for your father?
Because we come
from such different backgrounds?
-You know me better than that.
-Well, then what is it?
I was in love once before
and I got really hurt.
I don't wanna go
through that again.
Vickie, I'd never ask you to.
I just need
a little more time.
Please?
You take as much time
as you want.
And I think
you're worth waiting for.
Are you gonna go
to the Hideaway tonight?
Well, I was gonna go with Cole.
You don't mind if he comes,
do you?
As long as he doesn't act
like a chaperon, okay?
-I mean, will you talk to him?
-Okay.
-Wanna go for a ride, cousin?
-Not right now.
Hey, Victoria, you aren't doing
the family reputation any
good by having an afternoon
special with a picker.
Alright.
You know what? Every time I walk
into this house, I get a chill.
It's like crossing the border.
Into the hall
of the queen of the mountain.
What? It's creepy.
Well, my dear
have no fear.
I'm carrying a concealed weapon.
Well, that's a comfort.
No?
-Hello.
-Well, Maggie, you look lovely.
Thank you. So do you.
Farming seems to agree
with you, James.
Thank you. I think it's
tightening me up a little bit.
What are we celebrating
this evening?
Oh, we're introducing a new wine
that Julia developed.
One of the wine snobs said
it hasn't any character
but it's daring.
Julia.
You had some trouble over
at your place last night.
Yeah, someone tried to blow up
our irrigation system.
The sheriff's looking into it.
The valley's changed.
The wrong people are coming in.
In Grandfather's day, he
would've hired vigilantes
and cut them off
at the county line.
Things aren't like they were.
From what I've heard, he was
judge, jury and executioner
rolled into one.
Well, not to worry.
Mother's here.
Shall we have some food?
Chao-Li.
The buffet's open,
ladies and gentlemen.
Move it.
Hey, keep your hands
off my cousin, picker.
No!
You know, this is a small,
gossipy little town.
You don't have to tell me.
I found that out for myself.
I didn't ask to know this
but it's come
to my attention
that you're broke.
Well, I have enough
to pay my picking crew
and I've got a contract
for every ton I can deliver.
-Really? Which winery?
-It's a foreign-owned company.
They're rather secretive,
but reliable.
I think you're playing
too close to the margin.
All I have to do is bring in
this harvest, and I am set.
Good for another year.
Well, you don't know
grape farming.
You may have one good year
but then, the next year,
the early frost comes in
and you're wiped out.
I'm offering you a chance to get
out while you're still ahead.
I take all the risks,
and you take all the money.
Angela, the money
is important
but there's more
to it than that.
I've grown
to love this valley.
Alright,
I'll make you a standing offer.
If you ever decide to sell,
I'll top any offer.
Well, that's very
generous of you.
I think it is.
I need to speak
to Mr. Gioberti.
-Excuse me, Angela.
-Mr. Gioberti?
-Gus?
-There's been a fight.
Your kids are in jail,
and Mario's been hurt.
We need your help.
Did they say when Mario would be
well enough to come home?
In a day or two.
Tell me how you
got mixed up in this?
They rounded up anybody
that happened to be there.
-They took us all in.
-I thought we'd finished
-with all this.
-We were there for a good time.
I don't know what
got into Lance.
All I know is you end up in
jail, and Mario's in hospital.
Don't want you hanging out
at the Hideaway.
And I don't want
you hanging out with Lance.
No way. He's in trouble
with everybody in town,
and I don't want
any part of it.
I will handle this any way
you want, Mrs. Channing.
It isn't just
mischief this time?
No. There were too many people
who saw what happened.
That's exactly
what I've warned him about.
It'll be all over the valley,
if it isn't already.
-Any idea where Lance is?
-His bed hasn't been slept in.
His car is not in the garage.
Mother, when he gets home,
I wanna talk to him.
Julia, you've had too much to
drink. Why don't you go to bed?
He's my son.
He's behaving
more like his father's son.
If I find him,
I'm gonna have to book him.
-Chao-Li will show you out.
-Alright. Goodnight.
I carried Lance into the
vineyards before he could
walk just like
my father did with me.
I spent every waking hour
coaching and teaching
and grooming him
to treasure what we have here.
He's just gonna have
to be taught a lesson.
I want you to find him
and bring him to me.
Turner, is that you?
Emma?
Where you been, Turner?
Lance.
-Thought you were Turner Bates.
-What are you doing down here?
I.
I was just thinking
about Turner Bates.
One night,
I promised to meet him here.
And then, at the last minute
I got cold feet,
and I wouldn't let him in.
Now I'm sorry.
You shouldn't be here, Emma.
I know.
Mother's going to be
extremely displeased
when she finds out
I left the house.
She doesn't have
to find out, Emma.
We can make a little bargain.
Well, Mother says
I'm very unreliable.
She says that
my mind isn't clear.
So if I made
a bargain with you,
I probably wouldn't
be able to keep it.
No, Emma. We'll make a bargain,
and we'll both keep it.
I promise I won't tell Grandmom
that you sneaked out tonight.
What do I have to do in return?
Just tell me how
Uncle Jason died.
He He got drunk. He
He drove off the road
and burned to death.
That's not the truth, Emma.
That's what Grandmother says,
but I don't believe her.
He drove off the road
and burned to death.
I want the truth, Emma.
You're not nice.
I don't know whether it's Prince
Charming or Sir Galahad
that helps a lady
in distress.
You picked a great spot
to get stranded.
-I forgot a picnic.
-Let's see what we got here.
It's a good thing
you didn't try to open this.
You could've really
burnt yourself.
Do you suppose
the water pump broke?
I don't know.
Let's see.
Broke a fan belt.
-Say, Cole?
-Yeah?
Why aren't you in college?
I'm not ready for it yet.
Maybe someday.
When the time comes,
let me know
and I'll introduce you to the
right people at the university.
The Enology Department
knows me very well.
I always wanted to be an
archeologist, not a winemaker.
I remember when your father
wanted to be an airline pilot.
But the vineyards
are our life's blood.
And we all come back to them
sooner or later.
You know, I've gotta admit
working in the vineyards
has been pretty interesting.
Dr. Rogers, 1742.
Dr. Rogers, 1742.
What are you doing?
Hi.
-Oh, these are great.
-I picked them at the yard.
Oh, I don't have anything
to put them in.
How are you feeling?
I hurt.
-I'll never forgive Lance.
-I'm the one that got stabbed.
I'm the one
that's been worried sick.
Mrs. Baker,
please come to Admitting.
-Mrs. Baker, please come.
-Excuse me?
-I didn't know you had company.
-I was leaving, Mrs. Nunouz.
-You hurry and get well.
-Okay. See you later.
Oh, my beautiful mother,
trying to look angry.
Trying not to look angry.
Mom, look, it wasn't my fault.
I was just in the wrong place
at the wrong time.
You should be going
to college next year
if the scholarship
comes through.
Nobody in the family
ever had such doors open to him.
You've gotta watch your step.
If you don't stay away
from Victoria,
those doors could close.
Mother, times are changing.
We hope. But for now,
they are still the same.
Mother.
A little unsteady today?
Where have you been?
Why didn't you let me
know where you were?
I need some money.
-I wanna get away for a while.
-The banks are closed.
You'll have the money
in the morning.
You want me to go?
Nothing would make me happier
than to see you as far away
from your grandmother
as you can get.
Strange you should
feel that way
since it was you turned me over
to her when I was a baby.
Is that what you think?
That I just turned
you over to her?
Yeah.
I've always had the impression
that I was given away.
Does the fact that I was born
soon after the wedding
have anything
to do with that?
I was pregnant,
and I wasn't married.
In those days
being pregnant
and unmarried
was a disgrace
to the whole family.
And so my mother punished me
by taking away the only two
things I ever felt were mine.
Twenty three years ago,
she took you.
And then 12 years ago
she made life so hard for my
husband, that he left too.
Why didn't you go with him?
Because he never asked me.
You mentioned some cash.
You'll have your money
in the morning.
But I don't want you
to see your grandmother.
You can sleep here
in the winery.
Lance.
I remember, when you
were a little boy
you used to be afraid
to play in the winery.
Remember that camping trip
the three of us took
up Russian River?
You and father and I?
We camped out on some
river bank and laughed
and sang some
old song together.
It was about the last time
I can remember feeling anything.
No, no. What's going on?
What's he saying?
It's gonna cost you $50 a ton
to pick your grapes.
It's a little high, but I don't
think we can do any better.
If we gotta pay it, we pay it.
Tell him we start
picking in three days.
I will be there, senor.
Now, try that.
-What is it?
-That is history, Cole.
It was bottled by your
great-great-grandfather.
He was an Italian immigrant
who came to America
a little bit late
for the gold rush
but at least he
had the sense to bring
some of the old family vines.
That was gold to Joseph.
He was married to a Swede.
Oh, she was so stubborn.
It was a strange combination.
A passionate Italian
and a mystical Swede.
They produce strange people.
Us.
Their first child was Jasper.
He was my father.
A very strong man.
They say he killed
two men in San Francisco
over a gambling dispute.
And about that time,
he fell in love with my mother.
And then I came along.
And then there was
my brother, Jason.
Your grandfather.
And his 50 acres went to
your father when Jason died.
And the rest of
Falcon Crest is mine.
Let's stop here
in the tasting room.
I'm sure you'll
find it interesting.
Now, Cole, this
is our tasting room.
These are the portraits
of your ancestors
who dedicated their lives
to building Falcon Crest.
So you see, it isn't just
a vineyard, it's a kingdom.
I'd planned on leaving
all of this to Lance
but Lance has
disappointed me.
And I've been watching you.
You know, Cole,
I want you to know
that I'm watching
you very carefully.
Well, I'll try not
to disappoint you.
I want you to come
to see me more often, Cole.
I want you to feel at home here.
Thank you, Angela.
I almost found
myself liking her.
You know, really
getting to know her.
I'd find those ideas
contradictory myself.
Sometime next week,
we're going to the university
to see about
getting me in classes
on grape-growing and winemaking.
What ever happened
to archeology?
I guess I'll always be
interested in it,
but it's like
Angela was saying
whoever made any money
digging up old bones?
Wait. Since when
did you and Angela
become such great friends?
I really think she likes me.
She even said some things
that indicated
she's thinking about
leaving Falcon Crest to me
when she dies.
You? Inherit Falcon Crest?
Give me a break.
Just what exactly
did Angie say to you?
That she's really
disappointed in Lance
and she's looking for
someone to take his place.
She didn't say it
in so many words,
but I got the picture.
I've gotta have
a little talk with Angela.
Yes, I think you better.
Keep your distance from her
until we find out
what this is about.
I don't know what
the problem is.
I don't either,
but I intend to find out.
What am I, some baby
that needs to be protected
from the Big Bad Wolf?
Not at all. I don't wanna see
anybody put a leash
around your neck.
-Good afternoon, Gus.
-Mrs. Channing.
Alicia.
How is Mario?
-He's mending.
-It was an unfortunate thing.
I was especially sorry
that it happened to Mario.
He's such a dependable
young man.
We do agree, Mrs. Channing.
Mario is a good boy. He's
honest, and he's a hard-worker.
-He didn't start the fight.
-I know.
The Nunouz families
have always been
so closely tied to
the Gioberti families
and I'm sure
that Mario wouldn't
do anything to
jeopardize either.
I really came to tell you
that I think Lance acted badly.
And I feel obligated to you.
It was his doing, not yours.
Being on the board of trustees
at the university
I'm aware that
the Channing Scholarship
hasn't been filled this year.
So if you like, I could
explore the possibility
of Mario receiving it.
Mario's education
is more important
to Alicia and I than anything.
Oh, as it should be.
I do think it's rather silly
for him to come all
the way back here
to testify at a trial when,
well, he should be studying.
I think it would be
to everyone's interest,
Mrs. Channing
if we dropped
the charges against Lance.
Alicia, would you send
my very best regards to Mario?
Of course.
-Gus.
-Mrs. Channing.
I was coming to
see you, Grandmother.
-I've saved you the trouble.
-I can explain everything.
You are becoming
exceedingly irresponsible.
What am I gonna do with you?
I know you're angry
with me about
what happened at the Hideaway.
And I don't blame you.
Why don't we let things
cool down? I'll go to Europe.
That won't be necessary.
The charges will
be dropped by morning.
Did it ever occur to you
that I could find
an heir other than you?
Yes, Grandmother.
I heard the speech you made
to Cole. I was here.
-Did you hear it well?
-I think so.
I want you to go to
your room and stay there.
And when I want you, I'll send
for you. Is that understood?
Yes, Grandmother.
Chao-Li.
-What am I gonna do with him?
-He'll come around.
My father thought of
Falcon Crest as a kingdom.
And I promised to
keep it that way.
-Well, you've done a good job.
-Yes, I have.
Sometimes I worry
about the future.
I can't believe
there's anything
you haven't made provision
for, including the future.
Well, people don't come up
to our expectations sometimes.
And Lance has failed
to meet mine.
Maybe that's the problem.
You haven't let him
find his own way.
Angela
I've come here to find out
what you want from my son.
I want an heir.
Someone who's consumed
with this land
and everything it produces.
You don't want an heir.
You want competition
to whip Lance back into shape.
Oh, Lance is out of this.
If he is, I'm sure
it's only temporary.
This is a wonderful
opportunity for Cole.
I'm sorry, but, no.
You'd own him.
I don't want my son
owned by anyone.
I could make him
a very rich man.
Angela
you're not
going to play games
with Cole's life.
I'll see to that.
The wine has a very good reach.
Thank you.
This is not a game, Chase.
Cole is an adult.
So we'll let him
make up his own mind.
Mother.
Here's your money.
See if you can
make it last a couple of weeks.
Once in a while,
you come through for me.
So have you decided
where you're gonna be?
Well, I'm postponing Europe.
I want you to get as far away
from Falcon Crest as you can.
I can't leave right now.
I have some unfinished business.
Well, you can't stay here.
The sheriff is looking for you.
Haven't you heard?
Nunouz had a change of heart.
He dropped the charges.
Thanks, Mom.
Don't worry, I'll get
your money back to you.
Cole
what do you think of me?
I've never met anyone
quite like you.
Well, you certainly have
an opinion, don't you?
I'd hate to run up against
you in a dark alley.
That is yours.
Why?
Oh, a promising young man
has to have appropriate toys.
Wow, look at it.
I can't accept this.
I haven't done anything
to deserve it.
Well, maybe someday you will.
What could I possibly do
to deserve a car like this?
Well, when the time comes,
I'll tell you.
Here are your keys.
Get in your car
and drive it and enjoy it.
"Wow," indeed.
Yes.
Where did that come from?
Angela gave it to me.
And you accepted it,
just like that?
Well, why not? She likes me,
and I need a car.
Come off it, Cole.
This isn't a car,
it's a bribe, and you know it.
But, Dad, look at it.
It's beautiful.
I think you
underestimated Angela.
Honey, it is beautiful.
I can understand
that you wanna keep it.
So can I, but it's not right.
He knows it. He'll return it.
Now.
I'm not a kid anymore, captain.
Who's gonna return this thing?
You or me?
I make my own decisions now.
I want the car.
And I'm keeping it.
Well, Cole, come on in.
Why don't we go look for him,
or something?
-I'm ready to.
-Cole knows what he has to do.
He might've had an accident.
Who knows?
We would've been notified.
He's angry. He'll get over it.
I'll get it.
-Hello, hello. Come in, please.
-Hi, Chase.
-Hello. How are you?
-Alicia.
Mario, good to see you
back on your feet again.
Dad's put me back
to work already.
That's a good idea.
We came to wish you good luck.
Thank you, but it's your
harvest as much as it is ours.
Let's drink to that.
-Wonderful.
-Good idea.
Come in, please.
Where's Cole?
He's at the Channings'.
Some weird stuff's been going
So how are you, anyway?
-Right now?
-Yeah.
I'm fine.
Have I told you yet
how beautiful I think you are?
-Oh, are you okay? I'm sorry.
-Yes.
I'll resist the temptation
to make a speech.
To tell you how much
this harvest means to me
and how grateful I am to
-To our harvest.
-Good.
Yes.
Hello?
-Yes.
-Excuse me.
Well, of course
we were worried about him.
Could I speak to him, please?
Angela, put him on the phone,
and then tell him to come home.
Ange
He's spending the night
at Falcon Crest.
I'd like to go there
and strangle them.
That might make you feel better,
but it's not right for Cole.
He's no match for her. Let's
just go up there and get him.
That would be the worst
thing we could do.
Let him stay there
and see what life's
really like in that
hornets nest.
If he wants to play Angela's
game, let him learn the rules.
Did you lose something, cousin?
I thought you'd be out
of the country by now.
Ghosts. The house
is full of them.
I've heard about Emma.
You got a lot more guts
than I thought.
Making a play to take my place
with my grandmother.
I think it was
the other way around.
It was her idea.
And you believe
I'll let that happen?
I don't think you've
got much to say about it.
Seems to me it's pretty much
up to me to decide.
And I haven't told her
one way or the other yet.
You're hooked, cousin,
whether you know it or not
because first,
you took the car,
and now you're in the house.
One more step, you'll be trapped
for the rest of your life.
You see, you're way over your
head, you dumb eastern preppy
and you don't even know it.
We'll see about that.
Lots of people get caught
in Angie Channing's web.
So be careful, cousin.
-Hi.
-Hey.
-Crew's late.
-Oh!
-No, here they come.
-Oh!
-What's going on?
-They're afraid.
Somebody's threatened them
or paid them not to work.
-That's crazy!
-Why?
Wait a minute. Wait, wait.
Wait a minute. Wait a minute.
I need you people. I need you.
Look, I got a crop to pick here.
How was the crush?
They finished picking around 7.
The last gondola
was crushed about 10.
What did the chardonnays yield?
Between two and three
tons an acre.
Well, that's not bad
for the age of the vines.
Cole and I are driving in
to the university today.
I'll have a surprise for you
when you get back.
I've had quite enough
of your surprises.
Finish your breakfast, Cole.
We wanna get an early start.
Cole should be here.
Yeah, he should be here.
Chase, maybe we could call
No, let's just hope he has the
good sense to come home today.
Dad, what are we gonna do?
We've gotta figure out some way
to harvest those grapes.
Well, at the very worst, we
could always sell out to Angie.
When hell freezes over.
I wonder what old Joseph
Gioberti would've done?
Well, from what I've heard
he and Tessa practically
did everything themselves.
Maggie, we couldn't begin
to scratch the surface.
So at least we'd
go out in style.
I knew there was another
reason I loved you.
Sorry you're not up there
at the controls?
Shut up and pick.
You know, you can make a career
out of getting
a degree in enology.
Personally, I don't
think you need a Ph.D.
Still, that'd be
really something.
-Doctor of winemaking.
-Yes.
Grandmother, may I speak
with you for a moment?
-Well, yes. Speak.
-Alone, if you don't mind.
I better go over
to my folks' place
and pick up something to wear.
You can wear Lance's tux
tonight. He won't be needing it.
Let's go in the study.
Excuse us?
I brought you
a prize, Grandmother.
Chase Gioberti
had bad luck today.
His picking crew ran out on him.
Well, how'd you manage that?
A few bucks.
A little intimidation.
No dynamite?
No, Grandmother.
Not even a firecracker.
Please tell my mother
I must see her at once.
She's in the study
with Lance right now.
Have you seen Turner Bates?
I have to get
a message to him
about Uncle Jason.
I
I believe he's wandering
around here somewhere.
Let me get Angela for you.
Thought I was doing you a favor
when I blew up his pump house.
It attracted too much attention.
Now, if Turk Tobias
hadn't been a friend,
you would be in real trouble.
I'm sorry about the fight
at the Hideaway.
It's the same thing. If you
wanted to blow off steam
you didn't have to do it
in front of the world.
At any rate, Chase won't be able
to bring in his harvest on time.
Where did you get
the money to pay pickers?
Mother thought she was sending
me on a European vacation.
All forgiven?
The next time you do me
a favor, check with me.
I'm sorry, Dad.
It's okay.
I know what happened
to your crew.
-I'll have a word with you.
-I have guests to attend to.
I think you'd better
take the time for me.
This morning,
I lost my picking crew.
Somebody paid them off
or scared them off.
At any rate, they're gone.
Well, it's none of my doing,
if that's what you mean.
I want my crew back
first thing in the morning.
I'll not stand by and watch
my harvest wither on the vine.
I'm not used to
intimidations and threats.
Cole overheard Lance
telling you why he did it.
In court, I think his testimony
will stand up just fine.
I want you to keep
your hands off my son.
I expect that crew
back in my vineyard
at daybreak, ready to work.
You'll have your answer
in the morning.
-Angela.
-Don't push me, Chase.
I won't be cornered.
Heavenly Father, from whom
all good gifts flow
we ask thy blessing
on these grapes
and upon those who provide them.
We give thanks for the warm sun
and the soft rain
and for the good soil
that thou hast provided
to bring this
harvest to fruition.
We ask thy continuing blessings
upon this and all
of our endeavors.
-Amen.
-Amen.
-Thank you, Father.
-Thank you.
Gus.
Your crew's ready to go to work.
Let's go to work.