05x04 - Marital Privilege

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Can't they wait just for a few days?

She's just going down there.

They'll ask her a few routine questions, and that's it.

-She needs to rest. -Yeah.

Diana!

Hi!

We were so worried about you.

We're so glad you're back.

How does it feel to be home again?

[Diana] I'm starved.

Let's make some sandwiches.

We have some meatballs in the fridge.

Hey! Why don't I make something for us all?

I just want to go to sleep.

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Well, we're all going to have to be a little extra patient.

Mack, it's not as though

she has any crucial information about the m*rder.

-I mean, she's a victim. -Calm down. Calm down.

Mack, she's a victim as much as anyone.

Karen, huh?

They're just going to ask her some questions, and that's it.

Alright, Fenice, enough is enough.

Why don't we just cut the crap and state the facts?

You left Diana Fairgate at 6:30

and went over to Ciji's apartment.

The two of you had a fight.

She refused to get an ab*rtion.

You threatened her.

That only made her angrier.

She wasn't gonna let you off easy.

And how you're responsible for the baby I'm carrying.

No, see, that would make Diana very unhappy.

Diana should be protected from you.

She was going to tell everyone about her pregnancy.

The MacKenzies, Gary Ewing.

She was going to ruin everything for you.

By this time, you were desperate.

You saw a metal object.

You had to stop her any way you could.

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And before you knew what was happening

you hit her over the head with it, and you k*lled her.

But you didn't panic.

You found a plastic garbage bag and stuffed her body in it.

You cleaned yourself and the bathroom

just like your mother was coming to visit.

Then you took out the garbage

and loaded it in the trunk of your car.

You drove to the Vernon Beach Pier

because you thought the place would be deserted.

Then you took the bag with Ciji's dead body in it

and carried it to the end of the pier.

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And then you dropped it over the edge.

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But there were two things you hadn't counted on.

One was the bag breaking and Ciji's body floating ashore.

And the other was a witness

at the Vernon Beach Pier who saw your car parked there at 8:15.

Did they see me?

Ciji's body was washed up on shore less than a mile away.

I guess the answer's no.

You're just guessing, pal.

You don't have a case against me.

We got a damn good case against you, Fenice.

Why don't you admit it? You k*lled Ciji.

[Chip] Your partner's got a lot of problems.

It'll probably take a while to get back to normal

but there's no rush.

I shouldn't be here.

We're all glad you're back.

I feel as if I've deserted him.

There's nothing I can do about it.

Well, whatever legal problems there are with the annulment

Mack will handle it.

I love Chip.

I'm married to him, and I'm not sorry about that.

I don't want an annulment.

So why didn't you go to her apartment

to see if something might be wrong?

I figured she'd just left.

She was such a good friend.

I told you. I called.

And what happened?

Nothing.

You mean no one picked up the phone?

I mean, I left a message on her answering machine.

I figured she'd just left and would be there in a few minutes.

Well, that's very interesting.

There was no message from you on her machine?

When I heard her machine start,

I figured she'd left, so I hung up.

And no hangups either.

You never can trust those damn machines, can you?

[Abby] Oh, J.R., you know I appreciate it.

Alright.

Bye-bye.

[phone receiver drops]

Jim, what do you think 10% of Ewing Oil might be worth?

Hundreds of millions of dollars.

-Did J.R. just offer you 10%? -No, no, no.

J.R. didn't offer anything.

[sighs]

But he told me that Gary is going to inherit it.

Do you know what we could do with that?

As soon as this competition between J.R. and Bobby

or whatever it is is settled...

Gary is going to inherit 10% of Ewing Oil.

It was in Jock's will.

With that kind of financial base

we could create one of the most

powerful corporations in the country.

Hundreds of millions of dollars.

I know.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

In about, what, ten days, Gary's divorce becomes final.

And five days after that, he inherits 10% of Ewing Oil.

[sighs]

You're going to have to work fast

if you want that to be your money.

Yeah, I'm going to have to work real fast.

Does Gary know about this?

No.

According to J.R., he doesn't.

Hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Mrs. Gary Ewing.

Well...

Used to be people got dressed up for weddings, not divorces.

Mama, please.

I'm only commenting on it, sweet pea.

Today is not a divorce.

It's just a meeting with the lawyers

to finalize the property settlement.

Don't you let his high-priced lawyers

talk you into anything you don't agree with.

Well, I'm sure it won't be anything like that.

Well, you may think you're walking

into a nice, friendly discussion, but...

Mama, the worst between Gary and me is over.

They have ways of making you think

you don't deserve what is rightfully yours.

I mean, this house, for instance...

Mama, I don't care about this house.

What?

What I mean is, I don't care about the details.

Come here. I just want it over with.

Well, I was just using that for an example.

I don't want to see you taken advantage of.

Well, don't worry, mama.

I won't be, and you will have your house.

Oh, so...

You know how it hurts me to see you suffering so.

I know that, mama.

But this meeting is just something that has to be done

and once it's over with, I'm telling you

everything's gonna be okay.

Alright? Now give me a kiss.

Stop it.

Hey, Diana, the night of the party, the night Ciji died

where were you?

I was at the party with Chip.

But he arrived late, though, didn't he?

I don't think so.

Even he admitted he was late.

[Janet] Alright, before the party

when was the last time you saw Chip?

We were together the whole time.

-Miss Fairgate. -Mrs. Fenice.

My client does not have to--

I am not your client. Mack is your client.

My client does not have to testify against her husband

according to the rule of marital privilege.

Now, the fact that she was willing to come into--

[Janet] We know about the rules of marital privilege

and we do appreciate Diana's cooperation, we do.

So you are married to Tony Fenice?

Yes.

Then tell me, Mrs. Fenice,

where exactly did you and your beloved

exchange the sacred vows, if you can remember that as--

Las Vegas, Nevada.

Just like my mother.

My very own company.

The Apaloon Corporation.

Alright, now, what about the loan

from Gary Ewing Enterprises?

There's no way anyone can trace it.

We can start funding Apaloon as soon as you'd like.

How long will it take?

Well, it all depends on how careful you want to be.

[Gary] This is incredible.

[woman] Mrs. Cunningham is in her office.

Very careful.

Gary!

Hi.

[both laugh]

Boy, you really did a job on this place.

Mr. Westmont, I seem to keep running into you.

I wish I could stay longer

but I have some business to attend to.

Enjoy your new offices.

-Bye-bye. -Goodbye, Jim.

-I'll call you. Bye-bye. -Thank you.

Jim has been doing some wonderful things for us.

Tax structures and investment projections.

Things we really need right now.

What the hell is this thing?

Looks like a waffle iron.

[chuckles]

[laughing]

Well, I guess I shouldn't have expected a bare light bulb.

You want a complete tour? There's...

lots of hidden features.

This office means the same thing to you

as my ranch does to me, doesn't it?

I'm glad you got it.

Laura will be by later to meet with you.

I've asked her to work for Gary Ewing Enterprises

as our real estate broker.

That's wonderful.

Karen.

[Janet] Thank you both.

Diana, you can call me.

And if there are any questions

about the legality of the marriage

we'll be in touch with you.

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Thanks for your help.

-Okay, Mack, I'll call you. -Okay.

Diana, I'm sorry you had to go through this.

I want you to get Chip the best lawyer that money can buy.

The $10 million was set up in trust

for Gary's benefit only.

This is income derived during the marriage, like any other.

Well, what about the income from Capricorn crude?

If we're going to divide up community property...

That is separate income.

There is no reason for her to receive any spousal support.

Mrs. Ewing is entitled to 50%.

Well, she has more money now than

when they were living together.

Val Ewing's income from Capricorn crude...

-They were living apart. -They were trying to reconcile.

Mrs. Ewing had no intention of reconciling.

That's not entirely true.

Didn't you meet Gary several times during that period?

She most certainly didn't.

The underground garage and the shopping mall?

What?

She had no interest in reconciling.

Gary, I don't believe that you told them about that.

Let me take care of it.

Half of that money is rightfully yours.

-I don't want that money. -You deserve it.

Gary, I don't want it.

-Please, ma'am. -Would you both...

I have sat here and listened to the two of you auction off

our lives as if every moment had a price tag on it.

I have already told my lawyer what I want.

And it amounts to the house and the car.

And if neither one of you seem to have any objection to that

then as far as I'm concerned, this meeting is over.

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Watch it, lady.

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[telephone ringing]

[indistinct chatter]

Excuse me.

Would you put it over there?

I'm sorry.

-Oh, I'm sorry. -I'm sorry.

Uh, I'm looking for Mr. Sumner.

Oh.

Oh, you see the girl on the phone there? That's Carol.

Now, that's Greg's appointment secretary.

Thanks.

Yeah, we'll be a couple hours late, but we'll be there.

Alright, fine.

Excuse me.

-You're Carol? -Yes.

I'm here to see Mr. Sumner.

And your name is?

-Abby Cunningham. -I'm sorry.

He's got meetings back-to-back, and then a meeting with--

I'm here for J.R. Ewing.

Just a minute.

Well, we're not going to accept them as a lost constituency.

It's our job to go out and reach them.

Let them know there's someone there who cares, okay?

Greg, I need your sign.

There's somebody here for Ewing.

Send him in.

Okay, thank you.

Right this way, please.

Greg, this is Abby Cunningham.

She's here for J.R. Ewing.

-Hello. -Hello.

J.R. sends his apologies.

Oh, well, none are required.

See if you can get Jimmy on the phone for me.

Sorry about the surroundings.

We're just in the process of setting up

my campaign headquarters.

No apologies are necessary.

Mr. Sumner.

Please, call me Greg.

Thank you.

Well, Greg, I really appreciate you taking the time to see me.

Abby Cunningham. Now, why does that name sound so familiar?

Well, maybe you read Valene Ewing's book.

Are you married to Mack MacKenzie?

Mack MacKenzie?

Me? No.

Your sister-in-law is married to Mack MacKenzie.

Right.

How is he?

Mack's fine.

You know, we worked on Wall Street

together after law school.

Did you?

I should give him a call.

Greg, the reason I came here is to offer you some help.

Great.

From Ewing Oil.

It's no secret, of course, that you're about to announce

your candidacy for the United States Senate.

This wouldn't have anything to do with Ewing Oil's plans

for some offshore drilling, would it?

Well, we just realized how expensive

a campaign can be these days.

Because if that's the case

I just wouldn't be able to accept this.

Thank you very much for coming by, Mrs. Cunningham.

Look, I hope you don't think that I...

Carol, Mrs. Cunningham was just leaving.

I've got Jimmy on line four for you.

Jimmy, I thought you were gonna call me last night.

Yeah, but I waited.

Look, it's never seemed like my money anyway.

I mean, I was born into it, or it was left to me

but I had nothing to do with it.

-I certainly didn't. -You've earned it.

-I have what? -You put in your time.

I have never thought of our marriage

as something that I ought to be paid for.

I didn't mean it that way.

Look, Gary, the truth is that I want to stand on my own.

I don't want to be beholden to you anymore.

Valene, you won't be.

But if I took your money, I would be.

I mean, that's just a fact of life.

Look, Gary, it's funny.

I don't know if I can even explain it to you

but I have spent my whole adult life living for you

ever since I was 15 years old.

Even when we were apart all those years

just the hope of being with you again kept me going.

And when you left me, or, I don't know

I left you, or whatever, I don't know

I thought that I was going to fall apart.

That was hard for me. It was very hard, and it did hurt me.

But I pulled through

and I learned that I can take care of myself.

It's made me stronger.

It's almost like when Abby sent Capricorn crew to the publishers

it's like she did me a service.

It's funny how things can turn out that way.

I'll tell you what.

-I'll make you a deal. -What?

I'll agree not to give you any of my filthy money.

If you'll agree not to be too proud to call me

if you ever really need it.

You got yourself a deal.

I don't understand.

How could she imagine that we'd get him a lawyer?

Whether we like it or not, she loves it.

Oh, he's a m*rder*r. He held her at gunpoint.

He did not hold her at gunpoint.

Oh, Mack, you were there.

I don't even think that she was his hostage.

Mack, why did she try to phone me?

Why did he cut her off? I don't...

I'll need your car this afternoon.

Where are you going?

To the jail to see Chip.

Well, I'm not giving you the car so you can just forget it.

We had to sell my car, remember?

Well, I'll give you a ride.

Thank you.

She's my sister.

[Diana] I didn't tell them a thing.

They'll try and pressure you.

Cops have methods to do anything they have to.

I'm your wife.

I don't have to testify.

I wish we could be together again.

So do I.

I'd let you know how much I love you.

I know you do.

I want to get you a really good lawyer

but my parents won't help me.

I wouldn't trust their lawyers anyway.

You've got to get out of here.

I will.

I miss you.

You know why I'm going to get out of here?

I've got you.

Now, these are some things that I've already looked at.

I didn't like any of them

but you should know what they are.

Oh, and this is a letter I got last week.

My Uncle Roger died

and left me a bit of land, I guess.

Some apartment complex on the beach or something.

Would you look into it and see what it's all about?

Thanks.

And I'd like you to look at some, um,

some grazing land in South Dakota.

South Dakota?

I understand it's a wonderful

long-term investment, very solid,

just the kind of thing that Gary's looking for.

Well, it looks to me as if Gary Ewing Enterprises

has already made one of its biggest investments.

And now it's up to you to make some smart choices

so we can pay for it.

Well, you could turn the reception area

into a trailer park.

[chuckles]

-I need you to sign this-- -Not now.

[door shuts]

How much do you want to spend?

I look around in the area of

$35,000.

Fine.

Is there anything else?

Just keep your eyes open for good prospects.

We're counting on you, you know.

-That's it, then? -Mm-hmm.

-Laura. -Mm-hmm?

You know, Gary and I owe you

a huge debt of gratitude for finding us that ranch.

I've never seen Gary so healthy or happy.

It's just what he needed.

You're a very special person, Laura.

[door shuts]

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Honey.

I...

I know you're a little

confused right now, and...

well I-I know that nothing's turned out--

It's alright.

No, it's not alright because I love you.

I just want to help you.

You're acting as if nothing's changed. I'm married now.

We can have it annulled.

I don't want it annulled.

Diana, he talked you into this.

I don't know what he said to you--

It was my own decision.

Diana, I love you. I just don't want to see you get hurt.

You only love me when I'm doing what you want

No, that's not true.

-Get him a lawyer. -I can't do that.

It's your fault that he was captured.

You wouldn't have cared if he had been shot.

You're talking about a guy who k*lled someone.

Get him a lawyer!

-He's my husband. -He's a m*rder*r.

You don't understand. He did it for me because he loves me!

-He told you. -It was an accident.

Diana, you have to go to the police and tell them.

You're protecting a m*rder*r.

I'm protecting my husband.

But she didn't see him do it, did she?

No. I don't think so.

But he did tell her about it.

Yes. He did.

Well, she's not going to testify.

Not now that she knows she doesn't have to.

Maybe it would be better

you know, if you came to the house

and talk to her there.

I'm sorry. I know how tough this is for you.

I'd be willing to testify at Chip's trial.

-But that won't help. -What if it's important?

Your testimony is just hearsay.

Diana's the one we need.

Mrs. MacKenzie, Karen, okay?

Maybe this is the breakthrough we've been looking for.

Gary, if you think we should get rid of Westmont...

I mean, if you think we shouldn't trust him,

honey, I'll do it.

I didn't know it made that much difference to you

one way or the other, but if you don't think

we should use him, honey, you're the boss.

Alright.

It was a rough day for you, wasn't it?

No, actually, it was a very good day, one of the best.

How did the property settlement go?

Very well.

How much did she soak you for?

[chuckles]

She didn't want a thing.

Just the house and the car.

Well, you better be careful.

That's maybe just her lawyer's strategy.

Doubtful.

Her lawyer was not pleased.

We had a wonderful conversation afterwards.

You and Val?

Yeah.

I don't know, somehow we were able to talk like two adults,

like friends.

Doesn't sound like much, but I'll tell you

it was one of the best conversations I've ever had.

Oh, man.

Everything finally seems to be falling into place.

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I'm not really very hungry, are you?

[chuckles]

I kind of feel more like a swim.

-Here you go, mama. -Mm.

Did his lawyer try any cagey maneuvers?

We'll keep the house, mama.

You know, I used to watch that old show, Divorce Judge .

-Yeah. -On television.

And they had the most miserable lawyers on that show.

Oh.

Well, they would reduce some of those women to tears.

Well, it wasn't anything like that.

We're not going to be rich, are we?

I didn't ask for any alimony.

What?

We're doing just fine without it, mama.

Oh, sugar.

You shouldn't have agreed to that.

It's what I wanted to do, okay?

Here's your chopsticks.

Oh.

Well, at least now that Chip's back

we're finally going to learn the truth about him.

I know it sounds awful, but I have felt better

ever since he's been captured.

I do worry about him.

Diana.

Poor Karen. All of them.

Mama, come on. Let's just have dinner, okay?

Well, at least we're going to know the truth.

I mean, baby, it's better than we imagined.

Mustn't jump to conclusions.

Every man is innocent until he's proven guilty, isn't it?

Mama, you're making me crazy.

Sweet pea, Valene.

I'm sorry, mama. I just...

[sighs]

I just want to be alone, okay?

Well, don't you want to eat your fortune?

Hey.

Oh, Mack.

I don't understand Diana.

She's just so determined and...

I know where it's going

and there's nothing I can do to stop her.

I just, I don't know what a trial's going to do to her.

She'll get through it.

We're finally back together again.

It's the first time I've really felt it.

What are you thinking?

[laughs]

All the time I was in jail tried to remember...

Oh, it never came close to being as good as the real thing.

That's only gonna get better.

You know, for somebody who's had his share of bad breaks...

I'm a pretty lucky man.

Honey, forget about that.

We're starting fresh. There's no past behind us.

I don't want to forget.

That's where I ran into trouble before.

I want to remember everything.

Honey...

I'm talking about us.

Here.

Together.

We've got a real chance.

Up till now, we've been like vagabonds.

We've got a chance now to settle down.

To really be committed to each other.

To be like a family.

Diana, please, just talk to me. That's all.

I don't have to tell you a thing.

Look, I promise, the conversation

is just between the two of us.

I would never use anything you tell me as evidence.

There's nothing to tell you, anyway.

How did Chip react to Ciji's m*rder?

Was he upset?

Of course. He liked her.

Well, did he talk to you about it?

About what?

About how he felt.

Of course.

And what did he say?

Why are you asking me these questions?

Diana, well, I simply need some background information.

You already have background information.

Look, I can't use anything you say as evidence.

And I would never force you

to do anything you don't want to do.

I just feel you have some information that I could use.

-That's all. -I don't know anything.

Chip confessed to you, didn't he?

He had nothing to confess to.

Your mother said you told her he did.

My mother lied to you!

Diana, I'm sorry. I know you love Chip very much.

I never said that! I never said anything like that!

My mother lied to you!

I had to tell her.

[dramatic music]

Diana.

D-Diana!

I never want to see you again.

[door bangs]

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[horse neighing]

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[metal rattling]

Why didn't you tell me?

Why did I have to find out that way?

Is that what you jogged all the way over here to ask me?

Oh, come on, don't do that.

-Do what? -Don't be that way.

I've had enough of that already.

I didn't tell you because what I thought

would happen did happen.

What does that mean?

It means that I had hoped

you would get to know me as a person

before your prejudices about newsmen took over.

-They're not prejudices. -Come on.

They're not prejudices. That's not fair.

Alright, let's just say you don't like newsmen.

Well, can you blame me?

You know, the hardest part about raising orchids

is that they are so delicate.

And the slightest change in their atmosphere

or in their culture

can be the difference between success and failure.

Thank you.

We're not all the scum of the Earth, you know.

Well, I didn't say that you were.

-Look, I am a newsman. -I know.

And I'd like us to be friends.

At least I'd like to get to know you better.

But one thing has absolutely nothing to do with the other.

There are probably going to be times

when my network will have to cover stories that involve you.

Is all this stuff your gear?

-Yeah. -Stuff?

I can't give you preferential treatment

because you're my friend.

Nor are you my friend

so that I can get a story.

Well, we're not friends, but I'd like us to be friends.

Okay.

Okay?

I'll give it a shot.

I knew this would happen as soon as I met you.

What do you mean?

I've been putting that speech together

ever since the broom closet.

[both chuckle]

Well, you did good.

-Yeah? -Yep.

It's okay.

[indistinct chatter]

[man 1] Oh, what a game. It was great.

Really good.

Everybody plays.

[man 2] Come on.

[man 1] Senator!

Congratulations!

Well, thank you. What's your name?

Patrick. Good luck with the campaign.

-Yeah, good luck. -Good luck.

-Good luck. -Thank you.

-Good luck. -Thank you.

Glad to have you here, senator.

[Greg] Thanks for your support.

-Senator. -Ready to get beat, are you?

I guess so. You brought the whole team, didn't you?

I knew you were successful, but never like this.

The time is right, Mack.

You know how it is when everything runs on instinct.

I never had that.

When you left the law firm?

Are you kidding?

When you went to work for the US Attorney's Office.

No.

When you married Karen.

That I thought too much about.

So how's it going?

Good. Good. You know.

You look like hell.

Actually, I feel lousy.

Work?

Well, you know, I get these foolproof cases, you know

put together unbeatable arguments

win the conviction, and I still feel like a schlub.

What do you mean?

Well, I get the prosecute the bad guys.

But it's the little guys that pay the price.

The big guys, they stay behind their palatial gates, you know?

So why don't you go in after him?

It's out of my jurisdiction.

I can prosecute, but I can't investigate.

I was thinking about you yesterday.

Oh, yeah?

I don't know how you asked.

I don't want you as part of my team.

Really?

Well, I'm flattered, senator.

Now, are you ready to get beat?

Excuse me. I got a phone call for you, Mack.

-It's your wife. -Okay.

-I'll be right back. -I'll see you down there.

Okay.

Mack MacKenzie.

Karen.

Alright. Slow down.

Alright. I'll be right home.

Lilimae.

I didn't think I was ever gonna see you again.

You've made a lot of people very unhappy.

I never meant for that to happen.

You finally had a family.

People who love you.

I know.

Do you remember that afternoon you took me bowling, huh?

Do you remember the conversation we had?

About how you told me how your mother had deserted you

about how she, how she sent you

to the grocery store one night to buy supper and...

and when you came home she was gone

and you never saw her again?

Now, I understand you better than the others.

I know you better,

but there's no excuse for what you've done.

Just...

Just tell me you're not a m*rder*r.

-Ha ha ha. -Just tell me something.

Anything I can go home with.

[laughing]

Why are you laughing?

I don't know why they sent you down here.

No one sent me.

Did they think you could get to me, huh?

Did they think you could make me talk?

You k*lled Ciji, didn't you?

You k*lled that sweet, beautiful girl.

You got her pregnant, and then you k*lled her.

Get out of here.

Oh! You told me nothing but lies!

I hate you!

She talked to Janet. What did she say?

She's gone.

She told me she never wanted to see me again.

Well, we knew she'd be angry at first.

I've never seen her like that, Mack.

Hey, we're gonna have to rough it out, you know?

Diane will come to her senses and realize you were right

and why you had to do it.

[telephone ringing]

I'll get it.

-Hello? -Mack.

Hi, it's Abby Cunningham.

Diana's out here at the ranch with us.

Is she alright?

Is it Diana?

I don't know what Karen is trying to do to her.

Just, is she alright? Is she okay?

She's a mess.

-Who, who is it? -It's Abby.

Abby. Abby.

Could you, could you put Diana on the phone, please?

[phone dial tone]

[sighs]

I just talked to Mack.

Everything is gonna be alright.

You finish your hot tub, we'll have a nice lunch

and then we can talk for as long as you'd like.

Thank you.

Honey, think of this as your home, alright?

[Laura] Well, those new offices are really great.

That artwork's terrific.

[Gary] Yeah, I know.

Whatever else you can say about Abby, she's got taste.

[Laura] I think it's probably going to work out.

[Gary] Good.

[Laura] How about your meeting?

[Gary] Ah, do you see much of Val?

Some.

She looks great, doesn't she?

Yeah, I guess so.

Did Abby show the living quarters upstairs?

I mean, there's an incredible view up there of the marina.

Yeah.

Listen, Gary, look, this may not be any of my business

but if it isn't, you just tell me to shut up.

-Okay? -What?

Well, if it's called, uh, Gary Ewing Enterprises,

how come Abby gets to sign contracts and checks

without you, and you can't sign anything without her?

When I was in jail, I signed the power of attorney.

But you're not in jail.

[Laura] Oh, there's Mack.

[car door shuts]

Where's Diana?

She doesn't want to see you, Mack.

I want to talk to her.

I don't think that's a very good idea.

She belongs with her family.

Well, I'm part of her family too, you know.

You're either going to get her or bring her out here.

Or what? What are you going to do?

I want to explain to her what happened--

She's not going to listen to you.

I'm not going to stop trying

until she's home with her mother.

And then what? How long is she going to stay?

-Abby, she's all mixed up. -She's miserable.

She needs to spend time at home.

Karen is just going to drive her away again.

Now, you know that as well as I do.

-I'm taking her. -Mack, Mack.

What, Gary?

Look, if she runs away again

you're not going to know where she is.

At least this way, she's with someone who loves her.

Now, the ranch will do her good.

More than anything else, she needs rest.

You can't make me go back there.

I'm not going to make you go anywhere.

Honey, Mack just wanted to be sure you were alright.

He's leaving now.

-You okay? -I'm a lot better here.

Your mother would be a lot better too.

Don't tell me about how I hurt my mother.

After what she did to me, she should be hurt.

Why in the hell do you blame her for everything, huh?

What is it with you? Answer me.

She's just trying to be your mother's all.

Why don't you just leave me alone?

Why doesn't everybody leave me alone?

Why don't you let her be your mother?

See what happens.

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