Falcon Crest (1981) s01e15 Episode Script

She knows something
about Father's death.
One way or another,
I'm gonna find out what.
Chase is demanding all the
records from Jason's death.
-There aren't any records.
-That's right.
I get the feeling that he thinks
there may be something wrong.
What does Chase really want?
-To control Falcon Crest.
-Then offer it to him.
-I pushed him and he fell.
-Does Grandmother know?
What makes you think
you can blackmail me?
Because you know what Chase'll
do if I tell him about this.
Your inheritance will
be radically diminished.
And so will your empire.
I am delighted
that you're coming.
Thank you for letting me know.
Even at the last minute.
-Who's that?
-Julia. She's coming.
Don't eat those, please.
She's coming.
The same Julia who turned on us
the last time we were there?
I think she's been
under a strain lately
and sort of resented
the way
you were questioning Emma.
So wait. Could you please
just not bring her
up tonight, okay?
I'll be the perfect host.
What about Angela?
She regrets she
will not make it.
I bet she does.
Actually, Julia said, she's
gonna visit Douglas
at the hospital tonight.
Yeah, I didn't expect her to
accept our invitation anyway.
You are not exactly her
favorite relative these days.
-At least I'm somebody's.
-Yes, you are.
Honey, you have to get dressed.
Alright. Yeah.
This is turning
into a promising party.
I think so.
I'm glad I came.
They're having
a great time. Really.
Yeah, I think
Oh, there's Julia. Excuse me.
Julia.
-Oh, honey.
-Maggie.
-Oh, Maggie.
-I'm so glad you're here.
Oh, thank you.
I was afraid we'd never
speak to each other again.
Oh, come on, don't be silly.
-Cousin.
-Chase.
Glad you came.
-Have a good time.
-I intend to.
Yeah. We have
some wonderful wine.
-Chase.
-Carl.
Congratulations
on your first six months.
It seems longer
than that. Scotch.
Just in case
you run out of wine.
Not likely.
-You know my son, Bill.
-Bill, good to see you.
-And his girlfriend, Ann Hilton.
-Ann, welcome.
Hey, Bill. Haven't seen you
since the river trip.
-I'm ready for another one. You?
-Just say the word.
Thanks a lot, Cole.
I was hoping
just once, to
get through a night
without talking
about river rafting.
Let's help these poor people
drink up their wine.
There's plenty
of food in there.
Just take it easy.
-Great kids, aren't they?
-Yeah.
Mine is now saying
that he wants to be a poet.
You got anything against poets?
No, I just never heard of one
that earned a decent living.
Maybe Bill will start a trend.
Well, he'll start something,
I'll tell you. He's a pioneer.
What does he do?
-Work here in the valley?
-No, no, no.
Julia is here? I didn't know
you were on speaking terms.
She seems to have had
a change of heart.
You know, Chase, I had a
conversation with Dr. Cook.
He told me that you
really grilled him
about your father's death.
No, I didn't.
It's just that
as county medical examiner
he sure did one
unprofessional job
of investigating it.
Well, I think you're taking
a big chance pushing it.
I'm not sure
the voters expect you
to be spending your
time this way.
I'm pursuing this
as a private citizen
not on the board's time.
Do me a favor, take it easy.
We've a lotta work to do.
I don't want you
to lose credibility
when we're getting started.
Cheers.
-Cheers.
-Have a good time.
Go get something to eat.
It's really good.
-Chase.
-Well, ladies.
Listen, tell Julia about
the time that we had.
You were supposed to be on
the night shift at the winery.
-I was. Taking a break.
-Where's your mother?
She went to the party
at the Giobertis.
Well, I'm glad to know
your grandfather's condition
hasn't upset
her busy social plans.
Douglas tells me
you haven't seen him
once since he
had his heart attack.
Yes. I disappointed him when I
came back to Falcon Crest.
I'll upset him
if I go to the hospital.
You're upsetting me.
The break is over.
When are you gonna stop
with the punishment?
Don't consider it punishment.
Just think of it as
a learning experience.
Oh, by the way
have you called Melissa
Agretti since you've been back?
-No, I haven't.
-Well, please do.
-I'll be right back.
-Oh, thank you. Well
I want some of
those hors d'oeuvres.
Oh, sure.
Emma?
I didn't know you were here.
I heard the music
and I just came running.
-I'm having the loveliest time.
-Good.
Thank you very much.
Should you be drinking wine?
Oh, Uncle Jason
always let me drink wine.
I think about him all the time.
I know you do.
-You must have loved him.
-Oh, yes.
I'm sorry about that night.
I wish it had never happened.
What happened, Emma?
Emma?
Emma, you shouldn't be here.
Will you excuse
us, please, Chase?
Sure.
-I'm not going home.
-Yes, you are going home.
-I am not. I am not.
-What are you doing here?
I am entitled to have as good
a time as anybody else
and the party's not over.
The party is over for you, Emma.
And we're going home.
I will tell Chase the truth
about Uncle Jason.
-Now, Emma.
-I wanna dance
with a handsome young man.
There are lots of them inside.
I am not gonna keep looking
at them through the window.
Wait a minute. Let me talk
to you, dear. Emma, please.
I'll tell you what, why don't we
all hit the river tonight?
My dad's cabin is warm and cozy.
I'll show you all some of
the best white water around.
Later, pal. Melissa and I
have other plans.
Oh, sounds serious.
Sounds like
the springhouse, Cole.
Cole, listen, we'll drive
up there together
spend the night,
hit the river in the morning.
You're buzzed. You're not
driving anywhere tonight.
He's fine, Cole. I've seen him
hold a lot more than this.
Did I ever tell you
about the time
I took a float
trip by myself?
No, but I'm sure you will.
Well, it was late
and on my way home,
I stopped by Dad's cabin
out on the river.
It was warm,
I wanted to cool off
so I grabbed
an inner tube
went floating
off down the river.
There was a moon out
and some stars up above.
They floated along with me.
I had some kind
of an experience.
I was moving along
with the flow of the river
and I slid into something,
like I was
part of the river
flowing along
with every living thing.
Why do I get the feeling that
we're kind of in the way here?
-It's because we are. Let's go.
-Right.
-Bye.
-Later, guys.
What do you say, Cole?
You coming with us?
Hey, come on. We'll have a ball.
There's lots of room up there.
Melissa and I are
going someplace else.
You know, you're
a rotten friend, Cole.
And I would have driven you.
Thanks, buddy.
Now, what do you say we all head
our separate ways, huh?
It's a long way
to the springhouse.
But worth the trip.
Chao-Li, have you seen Emma?
I have not seen her
in some time, Mrs. Channing.
Oh, she must have
wandered off again.
-See if you can find her.
-Yes, ma'am.
I don't suppose
you could go any faster.
Oh, quit worrying. I can drive
this road in my sleep.
Besides, I can't wait to get you
in front of a warm fire.
Sounds good to me.
You taste great.
That's not exactly
the most romantic way to put it.
Okay.
Your lips are like roses.
When your family makes wine
I think the term is ros�.
What's the matter?
Reserve selection.
A classic.
Then why are you still reserving
time for Danny Como?
Because he's rich
good-looking
drives a Maserati and we
have a lot of fun together.
Melissa
I think I'm falling
in love with you.
Sometimes I get the feeling
it's a one-way street.
Look
I think you're dynamite.
Isn't that enough?
I'm just not ready to get
emotionally involved right now.
You already are.
We both are.
Don't take things
so seriously, Cole.
I don't drive a Maserati.
That's it, isn't it?
Don't be silly.
Well, we drank quite a bit
of this tonight.
And Julia started to relax
a little bit tonight.
Yeah. Until Emma walked in.
-She is one bizarre lady.
-Yeah. She's something.
-Weren't you dancing with her?
-If you wanna call it that.
She was rambling
on about Dr. Banning
and the Hayden Clinic.
You know, I think she enjoyed
that session with him.
Honey, this is what got us
in trouble in the first place.
Maybe we should just stay out
of it for a while, you know.
It's too late to back off now.
She knows something
about my father's death.
And one way or another,
I'm gonna find out what it is.
Why don't you get upstairs
and get to bed?
-Don't be so serious.
-Emma, where have you been?
Chao-Li's been looking
everywhere for you.
Mother, I went
to the most wondrous party.
You didn't have my permission
to go to a party.
Well, I heard the music
and my feet just came running.
You have some explaining to do.
Oh, Mother, don't worry about
Julia. I kept my eye on her.
I didn't invite her.
She just showed up.
Why didn't you bring
her home at once?
Because she said that she would
tell Chase everything
unless I let her stay.
She's got a very dangerous
new weapon, Mother
and she's not
afraid to use it.
Is Cole up yet?
No, and I'm not gonna be
the one to wake him.
Why not? What's the problem?
Let's just say, he wasn't
feeling any pain last night.
No, no, no. He will today.
-Carl.
-Morning.
-How are you doing?
-Good.
The minutes from
Thursday's board meeting.
Want some coffee?
No, I've gotta
get to the office.
Did Cole get home
alright last night?
Yeah. He's up in his room. Why?
Bill, he never made
it back to the house.
Let me wake him.
Maybe he knows something.
No, don't bother.
I bet I know what they did.
They went up to the cabin
to look at the moon and.
They've done it before.
-He's a good boy. He'll call.
-Sure.
Kids. They're so unpredictable.
-That's the truth. Thanks again.
-See you.
You wanted to see me?
Yes. I talked to Carlo Agretti
this afternoon
and he wants you
to escort Melissa
to the country-club
cotillion.
And I assured him you would.
I've made other plans.
I'm sorry.
This is not a request.
You wanted me to work in
the vineyard, I'll work.
Whatever's best
for Falcon Crest, okay?
Your courting Melissa is
what's best for Falcon Crest.
Grandmother, look,
you know I don't love her
I can't stand her father
and she doesn't care for me.
I'd just as soon give
up my inheritance.
Have you considered
what the finest wine would be
without its container?
It'd be nothing.
Well, that's what you'd be
without Falcon Crest.
No, I haven't heard a thing.
Yeah, of course I will.
Alright. Listen, let me know
when she gets home.
Okay. Thank you.
-Who was that?
-Ilene Hilton.
Ann hasn't
gotten home yet either.
Hangover or no,
we ought to wake Cole up.
-I'll go.
-Thank you.
-You're sure about this?
-Positive.
I talked with Dr. Cook myself.
Chase is demanding all
the coroner's records
-from Jason's death.
-There aren't any.
That's what I've been
trying to tell you.
You see, he wants an autopsy.
But that's impossible.
Jason's body was burnt
beyond recognition.
Chase is starting to make waves.
I get the feeling
that he thinks
there may be something wrong.
But there isn't
anything wrong, Turk.
It's been a year
since Jason died.
I wanna put
an end to this.
Mrs. Channing, I should've
called for an autopsy.
Now, the reason I didn't was
because you asked me not to.
Chase is a member
of the board of supervisors.
And I'd hate
to lose my badge over
I wouldn't ask you to do
anything to jeopardize your job.
I want you to remember where
your real support comes from.
What are you trying to say,
Mrs. Channing?
Good day, Turk.
-They didn't call or anything?
-Nobody's heard a word.
Do they've a telephone
at the cabin?
They don't have running water.
Well, they're probably up
there having a good time.
I better go warn them before
their parents find out how good.
-Wanna come with me?
-Sure.
Guess I had more
to drink than I should've.
Tell me about it.
Hello, Phillip?
This is Angela.
I wonder if you
could spare sometime?
It seems that Chase
is more resolved
than ever to dredge
up the past.
And I think we should convince
him how wrong he is.
Hey, Bill?
Ann?
It's Cole.
Nothing. They probably
just went someplace else.
Yeah, I guess so.
Can't see much inside.
It's a great spot, isn't it?
I'll bet that's
good fishing in there.
-I kind of wish we had all come.
-Yeah.
Cole?
Oh, my God.
Death is the inevitable tragedy
that all of us must face
but when two young people
like Ann and Bill are
struck down in the prime
of life, words of comfort
do not come easily.
Bill Reed was
a vibrant young man
with the spirit
of adventure
and a heart of a poet.
A few months ago,
he shared with me
something
that he had written.
Perhaps we can
find solace in his words.
Let now the night begin
Let now the voyage begin
I float as one with water
In the water, part of the flow
The endless flow and pull
And rush of the living water
My way is lit with
the love I knew
And the light of the stars
Is as bright
As the shattered fragments
Of the rainbow
The sounds of voices I loved
Recede, grow dim and distant
Cole?
Cole?
I had to get out of there.
This hasn't been
easy on any of us.
Bill was a good friend
and so was Ann.
-Come back inside.
-I can't. I just
I just wanna be
alone right now.
The accident wasn't
your fault, Cole.
Then whose was it?
He wanted us to go with him.
He wanted me to drive.
Look, if he was that drunk
he should've
gone home with his dad.
But he didn't.
Now he's dead.
And we're here making up excuses
why it wasn't our fault.
You're making up excuses.
I didn't have anything to do
with it, and neither did you.
Then go back inside, if you
can stand it. I just can't.
Call me later, please?
-Good morning, Chao-Li.
-Good morning, Mr. Erikson.
How's Mrs. Channing?
She's anxiously waiting
to see you.
I thought I heard a familiar
voice. What brings you up here?
Oh, how are you, Lance?
That depends on why you're here.
If it's a friendly visit,
I'm fine.
But if it's to change
Grandmother's will, then.
It's always a possibility.
Your Sheriff Tobias
seems to feel
that Chase is gonna demand
a coroner's inquest.
He doesn't have any evidence
to warrant an investigation.
Face it, Angela. Your nephew
is a county supervisor now.
Tobias is running scared.
Even if there were
an inquest, I can't see
what Chase
could possibly learn.
How's Emma doing these days?
She's as erratic as ever.
-Does she still remember?
-Sometimes.
And I'm sure she'd just love
to tell a packed courtroom
about her little peccadillo.
What would you suggest?
What does Chase really
want, above all else?
I don't know.
To control Falcon Crest.
Then offer it to him.
That's not the most attractive
proposition I can think of.
I'm not suggesting that you
actually give him anything.
Just let him think you are.
Well, he's no fool, Phillip.
We can simply give him a copy
of a legal document
naming him as your
beneficiary, on the condition
that he abandon
this witch-hunt.
Now, that could be dangerous.
Obviously, it could.
My personal opinion is
that if Chase thinks
he'll inherit Falcon Crest
he'll forget he
ever had a father.
Well, why don't you see him
and talk to him?
Kind of test the water.
Cole?
Hi. I saw the light,
so I figured that
Well, I want you to know
you missed one of your
mother's better meals.
Hey, are you doing some writing?
No.
Well, honey, maybe you should.
You know, help you organize
your thoughts a little bit.
Don't worry about it, Mom.
If you're anything
like your mother
it might put you
to sleep too.
Cole, I do worry about you.
We all worry about you. I just
I just wish you'd talk to me.
I'm fine.
I'm just fine.
You sure?
Okay.
Hey, I love you.
Dad, what are you doing?
What?
You working on
a bonsai vineyard?
You're cutting everything
down to the nub.
If I'd known, I never would
have let them drive.
You're not responsible for
what happened to Ann and Bill.
Maybe not, but they were
in my home, drinking my wine.
And I was with them that night.
Does that make me responsible?
Nobody really knows
what happened.
I guess we never will.
My heart's not
in this today.
Where are you going?
Going to the office. Tell your
mother I'll be home for dinner.
Oh, Julie.
I didn't hear you come in.
I must've been dozing.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't
have awakened you.
Oh, don't be silly.
That's all they let me do
here is eat and sleep.
I brought you some flowers.
They're beautiful.
I usually give them to the nurse
to give to the Children's Ward.
I'm gonna keep these.
It's not often an old man gets
flowers from his best girl.
What old man?
I came here to ask you
if you'd escort
me to the cotillion
at the country
club next weekend?
I'd love to, but I think
I'm tied down a little.
-How's your mother?
-Oh, she's fine.
I mean, well.
You know Mother
she has to
have everything just perfect.
-How's Emma?
-Emma is fine.
Really fine.
And how are you?
I'm too mean to die.
Oh, Daddy.
I'm sorry, Julia.
I was only kidding.
I'm not going anywhere.
Like Mark Twain said:
"Reports of my death
have been exaggerated."
I'll be alright.
Just
seeing you like this, I
I love you, Daddy.
I love you.
I'm sorry to be so long,
one of my patients
has had false labor pains
for the last two weeks.
The last month
is always the hardest.
Are those the results?
It's good you came in.
The test is positive.
I'm pregnant?
Don't look so distraught.
It happens.
How long?
How long have you been pregnant?
Well, at this stage it's hard
to say, but my guess is
six weeks,
eight at the outside.
Have you told the father?
-I wanted to be sure.
-But you will tell him?
I don't know yet.
Melissa
you've been coming
to me for several years.
I'm aware of
your pressures at home.
But the father of this child
has a right to know.
I need time to think.
You do know who the father is?
Phillip. I haven't seen you
since my father's funeral.
-Have a seat.
-Thank you.
Well, congratulations
on your victory, Chase.
County supervisor.
Powerful position.
I'm beginning to wonder
about that. But thank you.
Let me tell you why I'm here.
Ever since your victory
you've been attempting to
re-examine the circumstances
of your father's death.
I've been trying
to find out the truth
since I arrived
in this valley.
Does that bother you?
It's more Angela Channing's
concern than mine.
Of course.
You realize
that whatever you do
it's a reflection
upon her good name.
Well, that's an interesting way
of looking at it.
I'm aware that you
and Mrs. Channing
have not had the best
of relationships.
But that could change
provided you could show
a certain flexibility?
Flexibility.
That's never been an outstanding
family characteristic.
Chase, you know that Angela
has only two concerns.
That Falcon Crest remain
in the family
and that it continue
to flourish.
Personally, I think that you
could help her to achieve both.
She needs someone
like you to carry on.
Look, Phillip
your time is
as valuable as mine
so let's save
a whole lotta it, huh?
Angela could sign, seal
and deliver to me, personally
her deed to Falcon Crest
and it wouldn't stop me.
Despite what you may think
Jason's death was simply
an unfortunate accident.
Then nobody has anything
to worry about, do they?
You sure haven't said much.
Talk about me, I haven't
heard from you in days.
I had a lot on my mind.
Well, for your information, so
have I. So have a lotta people.
I hope that doesn't put a dent
in your martyr complex.
What's your problem?
I'm surprised you even asked.
Cole, this isn't the Grand Prix.
You've taken
this road twice as fast.
There's a big difference
between my car and this thing.
-Hang on.
-Let me out!
-You're crazy.
-No, you're crazy.
Stop this thing.
I don't understand your problem.
Right now, it's you.
Look, let me
at least drive you home.
You aren't the
only ride in town.
I'll just wait for the first
Maserati that comes along.
Melissa.
Melissa.
What makes you think
she'll even marry me?
Because you're the heir
to Falcon Crest
and her father's
in favor of it.
-Mr. Erikson is here to see you.
-Oh, thank you.
-How are you?
-Hello, Angie.
Lance was just leaving.
-Lance.
-Phillip.
-Come on in and sit down.
-Thank you.
Now, you did speak to Chase?
I'm afraid he's a very
single-minded individual.
The title to Falcon Crest
is not his principal goal.
Well, if he doesn't want Falcon
Crest, what does he want?
I believe he said something
about the truth.
If anything, he's more
suspicious than ever.
Well, where does that leave us?
Carlo Agretti is the only man
in this valley
whose holdings
remotely rival yours.
Melissa is his heir
and I understand Carlo
would look favorably
upon Lance as his son-in-law.
Well, I like Carlo.
Thank you.
I just wish Lance was
as fond of his daughter.
Then we'll have to overcome
his reluctance.
After all, more land
is more power.
Heck of a time of year to be
chopping firewood, isn't it?
Better than during the harvest.
Yeah.
I've done that myself.
Run for miles at a time
swim, shout, scream
even pounded a few walls.
What are you talking about?
Vietnam.
How many people
you airlifted outta
there were friends of yours?
It got to the point
where I decided
it wasn't worth
having friends anymore.
Not if they were gonna
get themselves killed.
Not if I was gonna have
to pick up the pieces.
Did you ever kill anybody?
I was a medevac pilot,
not a gunner.
Yeah, but did anyone
ever die because of you?
There was a morning.
There was
a little village about
30 miles south of the DMZ.
It was shelled.
There were dozens of casualties.
We didn't have time
to take them all out.
So
the medics and I decided
which ones we were gonna save.
We decided
who was gonna live
and who was gonna die.
Lots of other times too.
More than I care to remember.
Bill Reed died because of me.
It's all my fault.
-Hello, Lance.
-Emma.
-What are you doing?
-What does it look like?
Work. But isn't that a little
unusual, I mean, for you?
Did you come here to ask me
a question, Emma?
Yes.
-Are you mad at me?
-Mad at you? For what?
Killing Uncle Jason.
I didn't mean it, but he fell.
I know. Over a cliff in a pickup
truck. I heard the story.
No.
Before that.
Here, in the winery.
I pushed him
and he fell.
Does Grandmother know?
Of course.
-Carl.
-Hi, Chase.
Boy, am I glad to see you.
Give me a hand? You hold the
bottom, I get these pins in?
-Alright. I got it lined up.
-Good.
You know, Bill was supposed to
hang these screens a month ago.
He never got around to it.
-There.
-There you go.
-What do you think?
-It's alright.
You know, I could never get that
kid to lift a hand around here.
Carl, we'd like to talk
to you a little bit.
Chase, you've been a good friend
through all of this.
I appreciate it,
really, but I'm fine.
I'm not doing so well.
Bill never should
have died that night.
If it weren't for me,
he might still be alive.
Cole, you had nothing to do with
it. You weren't even in the car.
Go on, son.
Bill was in
no condition to drive.
He'd had a few drinks.
He asked me to go up
to the cabin with him.
I told him I had other plans.
I didn't think anything
like this would happen.
-I'm so sorry.
-Hey.
Cole
you didn't kill him.
You didn't have anything
to do with it.
It was a stupid, ridiculous,
senseless accident.
He was drunk, he
shouldn't have been driving.
You couldn't have prevented it.
Nobody could have prevented it.
You take care
of this boy, Chase.
You know, I think maybe
I will take some time off.
Putter around here a little
bit and then maybe
go up to Seattle,
say hello to my daughter.
Be good to see her now.
We'll look after
the place for you.
Thanks.
Grandmother?
Lance, I thought you were
supposed to be working.
I don't think so.
-Really?
-Really.
I just talked to Emma
and she told me
about how Uncle Jason died.
You think that information
will do you some good?
It'll certainly keep me outta
the fields, won't it?
And in your will.
What makes you think you can
get by, blackmailing me?
You know as well as I
do what Chase'll do
if I tell him about this.
Yes. Your inheritance
will be radically diminished.
And so will your empire.
Well, now, Lance,
you know you're still my heir.
I didn't cut you out of the
will, I just added to it.
And I suggest that you start
thinking about a honeymoon.
I'm not marrying her.
I think you should know about
the provisions
I've left in the will.
Everything will
be left in trust
and you will
not control Falcon Crest.
Unless.
Unless I marry Melissa, right?