Falcon Crest (1981) s01e16 Episode Script

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.