10x11 - Merger Made in Heaven

[bunniefuu]

Have you told Abby about us?

My conversations with my fiance are private.

You haven't told her. Are you afraid I will?

[Harold] I almost forgot.

[squeals]

You're so young, you don't even know what you want.

And to make a lifetime commitment

to marriage...

I don't need your permission to live my life.

[celebratory music plays]

[theme music playing]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[narrator] Previously, on Knots Landing...

You are so lucky.

Lucky? That's raw talent.

[seductive music plays]

Well, gosh, what do we play for now?

-But he's innocent. -Harold has a record.

This isn't his first offense.

They can't keep blaming him for his past.

Marriage isn't just a matter of love.

It's a matter of--

it's not gonna be like your marriages.

You're getting married?

Yes.

Who are you marrying?

Greg Sumner.

Greg Sumner?

[Karen laughs]

Look, I don't wanna fight with you.

I made a decision and I'm gonna go ahead.

Well, I don't accept your decision.

I'm afraid you're gonna have to.

You son of a b*tch.

[birds chirping]

[Michael] "The honor of your presence is requested

for the joyful exchange of marriage vows between--"

[Karen] Did Meg have her vitamin?

-[Michael] No. Yes. -[Mack] Yes. Yes.

[Michael] "...marriage vows between Abby Ewing

and Gregory Sumner."

[Karen] I wonder if she's gonna keep her own name.

[Mack] Well, she has a choice.

Fairgate, Cunningham, Ewing, Sumner...

[Michael] Sounds like a law firm or a net agency

[Karen ]Or a Medical Group. What do you want?

It really sounds like a brokerage firm.

Fairgate, Cunningham, Ewing, and Sumner.

[Karen] We can always just call her Abby.

[Michael] What up with your neck?

[Karen] I slept on it.

Hey, if you're not gonna eat that piece of toast

I'm going to give it to Megan.

[Karen] Yes. Huh?

Hey, I'm invited too.

Well, if your social calendar can accommodate this...

Can I have a banana?

My social calendar can always accommodate free food.

Can you imagine the kind of spread

they're gonna have out there?

Can you imagine what Laura would think about this?

-You're not hungry, Paige? -No.

[Michael] Oh, Paige, you're invited too.

Great. Sounds like fun.

[Karen] I still find it hard to believe

they're really gonna go through with this.

[Mack] I don't know, in a way, they're made for each other.

[Michael] I agree.

When you think about it, Abby Ewing and Greg Sumner

are a perfect match.

[Karen chuckles] You're not gonna tell me

that you think they really love each other.

[Mack laughs] Who said anything about love?

This is strictly business. A merger made in heaven.

[melancholic music playing]

Well, I'm off.

Bye, Gary.

What's the matter?

Can't you even say bye?

We already said goodbye, remember?

[indistinct chatter]

[Olivia] I like Vintage Peach.

That's nice.

-[chuckles] What? -[Harold] Ah...

But my favorite, my favorite is definitely Florette.

What's yours?

Oh, I don't care what the plate looks like.

Just tell me what we're gonna put on the plate.

I can't get a job.

Come on, we have to register a pattern.

Why register a pattern?

Don't pretend that you don't know what that is.

Okay, I won't pretend, but why register a pattern?

I am just trying to make it convenient

for my mother's rich friends

and they have to give us something.

What are we gonna do with all these plates

these rich people give to us?

It's not just plates. It's crystal and sterling too.

[laughs] Of course. Crystal and sterling too.

We return them

and get things that we really want.

Cheaper stuff?

A way to make money.

Hey, I can really get into this.

So...

What's your favorite?

It's the most expensive.

Let's see.

Oh, I almost forgot.

[endearing music playing]

Here.

[squeals] Oh my God!

I'm back!

I'm back.

I just wanna let you know that I'm back.

I believe the response he's looking for

is something on the order of whoop-de-do.

Shall we?

Sure. One, two, three.

-Whoop-de-do. -Whoop-de-do.

Oh, please.

For me? Is that because I'm back?

Thank you.

You don't think I didn't notice that the dartboard was missing.

And don't think I don't know who took it.

Hey.

Hey.

Peggy, why didn't you tell me I got this case?

You weren't here to tell. What case is that?

Johnson et al. Versus the county.

-The homeless case. -Yeah.

Some zealot in an air-conditioned office

decided that the problems of the homeless

could be solved with a bulldozer?

They knocked down their shelters.

Mack, you're not on that side of the case.

"Then county personnel

"confiscated their personal belongings

"blankets, food, clothing

and conveyed said property to the county dump."

Can you believe that?

As if they have no rights because they have no homes.

This is one I wanna take on.

-Mack-- -We'll go with this.

Mack. We're representing the county.

What?

Governor's office.

Well, why else would it end up on your desk?

I mean, we're not legal aid.

-[doorbell ringing] -No, no.

Close the 5338 account.

Well, transfer the balance to the money market.

No, don't roll over the CDs unless you get

an extra half point on the T-Bills.

Alright. Alright. Call me then.

Thanks. Bye.

The wedding dress is here right in time.

Great. Listen, when I'm on my way

will you call Greg and tell him

-I'm running a little late? -Sure.

Hi, honey. You're early.

Yeah. I cut classes.

You what?

Harold and I...

-We decided to get engaged. -You're too young!

I am not too young.

Ana, would you go put that in the car, please?

[sighs]

Olivia.

Harold has been charged with cocaine possession.

That's a very serious offense.

You're acting like it's not important.

-He's not guilty. -Well, don't you think

that's for the court to decide?

And what about college?

All you could talk about last year

was going to college.

You want me to go to college.

Well, of course I want you to go to college.

-But you wanted to go to college -Well, I've changed my mind.

-You've changed your mind? -Yes.

Well, that's my point.

You're so young you don't even know

what you want, and to make

a lifetime commitment to marriage...

This is your third lifetime commitment.

That's a stupid thing to say.

I don't need your permission to live my life.

At your age, you need my permission

to walk out that door.

Honey.

I love you.

I'm responsible for you. I have to watch out for you.

For you to get married at your age--

I'm not getting married until I'm 18

and we are just getting engaged.

You're too young to be engaged.

You can't stop me.

Yes, I can.

Until you're 18, I can stop you.

You think that you can run my life?

No.

You think that you can make me do

whatever you want?

Well, you can't make me go to your wedding.

Yeah, I am not going.

[dramatic music plays]

[sighs]

Is this a six or a zero

at the end of your Social Security number?

That's a six.

You have nothing listed for 1986.

I took the year off.

[employment officer] And from 1987 to present.

It was like...

It says here, "Office manager."

Yeah, yeah, you could say that.

I-I was like the office manager for my uncle's company.

But you don't have your uncle listed as a reference.

-No. he died. -Oh, I'm sorry.

Well, is there anyone else that we can use as a reference?

Mack MacKenzie, like I said right here.

[employment officer] No, I mean from the company.

[clears throat] No, not really. You see...

It was sort of a small family business

and it kind of folded after my uncle died.

You didn't answer the question about felony arrest.

I didn't? Really?

Mr. Dyer, this is a... Just routine question.

We're not after parking tickets

or jaywalking fines.

Well, I don't have any of those.

Okay.

In the past five years

have you been arrested or convicted of a felony charge?

Not convicted.

No.

-[birds chirping] -[horse neighing]

-Hey. -Good morning.

Good morning. Listen.

You can take the rest of the day off.

Oh, thanks. I have a lot to do.

It'll keep.

Are you trying to get rid of me?

Yes.

Well...

It's not because of the photographer.

-I'll stay out of the picture. -I'm not worried about that.

-You're worried? -Yeah.

Or you think that because Abby's coming

over here, then--

Listen, I don't think you should have

to put yourself through this.

-Neither do you. -I live here.

You don't have to marry an older woman

just because you're older.

Is this an example of how you separate

your personal and professional lives?

I'm sorry, I meant that as a professional judgment.

Well, you can leave now.

Have you told Abby about us?

My conversations with my fiance are private.

Now, will you get out of here?

I...

I'll take that to mean that you haven't told her.

Are you afraid I will?

Not if you wanna keep your job.

Are you afraid she'll guess

she'll take one look at us and she'll know?

Mrs. Ewing is here, sir.

Now, are you happy?

And I have confirmed your reservations

for the Fifth Street Club at eight o'clock.

Thank you, Carlos.

-Hi. -Hey, blondie.

What a sight for sore eyes.

[Abby] You don't look half bad yourself.

[Greg] Well, I try. I try.

Listen, I want to just complete the picture.

It's about time.

Oh, Paige, hi. How are you?

Good morning.

I haven't had a chance to congratulate you

on your engagement.

I wish you all the luck you deserve.

-Thank you. -Oh, you have to hurry.

-Hurry? -Yeah. The press releases.

They have to be postmarked by five o'clock

in order to be delivered tomorrow.

Listen, as long as you're going to the post office

would you mail that for me?

I was gonna do it on the way over here

and I forgot.

-Sure. -That's so sweet of you.

[dramatic music plays]

Is there anything else?

I can't think of anything.

-Then I'll see you later. -Tomorrow.

Take the rest of the day off.

I wouldn't wanna see you driving all the way back out here.

Thank you.

[music continues]

[pleasant music playing]

Nice joint.

-You have good taste. -Well, thank you.

You're taking this very well.

The music?

Greg's marriage.

What's to take?

Come on, you're not gonna tell me

you expected Greg to propose to Abby Ewing, are you?

Well, didn't you?

Oh, there is a certain logic to it.

They're perfectly matched.

Although I can't say I would have predicted it.

Or I should have been able to.

[camera clicking]

[camera clicking]

What advice did you give him?

In matters of the heart, I never give advice.

But you would say that Abby would make

a fine political wife.

I would say that Abby would make

a fine political wife.

I'd also have to say that I'd be a liar

if I pretended to be sorry

you're not gonna see Greg anymore.

I never go to places like this when people invite me.

Refresh my memory. Why are we here?

To have a good time.

And to be sure we make the next edition

of Terry Marie Rise's column.

The gossip column?

It's gossip when you're not in it.

Is good reporting when she says something nice about you.

Hang on a second.

There's somebody over there I know is dying to meet you.

I don't think I wanna know anybody who's dying to meet me.

[music continues]

[car engine revving]

-Here you go. -Thanks.

-Well... -Well, I had a great time.

Me too.

-Goodnight. -Goodnight? That's it?

-That's it. -Boy.

You come onto me every chance you get

and now that we're finally alone together

you don't try anything.

I'm shocked.

Well, I may regret this to my dying day

but I'm not gonna take advantage of you.

And even if I did, it doesn't work for me

to go to bed with someone who just wants to get back

at someone else.

It's not good for my ego.

Your mother only wants what's best for you.

Harold is best for me.

-I love him. -I know you do.

But you have to look at this

from your mother's point of view.

She just hates him.

You can't blame her for hating what he did.

He didn't do anything, Aunt Karen.

Someone else put those drugs in his locker.

I promise.

Look, Olivia, he might be innocent this time but...

Mack.

He has some previous convictions.

I know but he still shouldn't be blamed

for something he didn't do.

He should be given credit for trying to change.

-I agree. -Mack.

What difference does it make if I agree or not?

Hey, how you doing?

You're home early for a change.

Yeah, either that or you're up past your bedtime.

-What is she upset about? -Look. Abby is being reasonable.

Would you want Paige to marry a criminal?

[Mack] Depends on the criminal.

In this case, this criminal

Harold, saved my life.

He is not a criminal.

Yeah, well, given Harold's record

your mother's position makes sense, really.

Why don't you compromise and wait

until after Harold's acquittal

and then announce your engagement?

I would agree if my mother would.

Would you talk to her?

You want me to tell her I agree with her?

Because I do.

I just want you to get her to say

that if Harold does get off

that she won't forbid us to get engaged.

I'll talk to her.

Thanks.

-Okay, I gotta go. -See you later.

-Thanks. Thanks. -You're welcome.

He's a good guy.

-Bye. -Bye.

I think Abby's right on this one.

Okay.

Let's give Harold a little credit

for wanting to change his life.

[Harold] You know, this place is not so bad.

You got a generous definition of "not bad."

Look, when I beat this rap thing,

I'm gonna find a job

and we're gonna get a better place.

Let me clue you in. We both work full-time.

We'll barely be able to pay the rent on this joint.

Minimum wage don't go as far as it used to.

-Hey, look at the-- -Wait, wait.

What's gonna happen if you don't beat this rap?

You gotta look on the bright side.

At least we're not in the street yet.

Spare me your unrelenting, unjustified optimism.

Oh, aha!

Paige burned you. You know what I say?

I say forget about her. Forget about her, man.

There's plenty of fish in the sea.

Oh, so love has made you a philosopher.

You know, I thought what old man Sumner did to her

and cheered you up.

I haven't thought much about it.

Is that right?

Not much thought, huh?

So you're not thinking she got what she deserved?

What goes around comes around.

If I thought about what goes around

I'd be thinking of your preliminary hearing.

If your rap sheet comes around, it's over, buddy.

I'm beginning to see why Paige dumped you.

I never did think that you and I would double-date.

[engine rumbling]

You can do something like this over here.

-Sorry kid, can't use you. -Why not?

It's company policy. No record.

Look.

[scratches]

No record, see? Alright.

Sorry, kid.

What do you mean? Look, look, look.

I- I could have lied, but I didn't, right?

I mean, I admitted I had a couple of priors, eh?

So what? I mean...

I-it... Doesn't honesty count for something, huh?

I can do the job for you.

I don't make policy.

You know what your policy is?

Your policy is that I should lie, isn't it?

Right?

I should come back here tomorrow

and fill out an application

and tell you that I'm the Prince of Wales

and that I got no priors.

Then you'll give me the job, right?

[Harold] I'm not telling you what to do.

I'm telling you I think Harold deserves another chance.

[Mack] I think basically he's a good kid.

Good kids don't commit crimes, Mack.

I don't think he committed this crime.

Abby, I think he was set up.

Whether he's innocent of this one drug possession

or not is irrelevant to me.

He's got a history of this sort of thing.

Abby, people can change.

You changed.

Is that supposed to make me welcome a criminal into my home?

Harold needs another chance.

[Abby] Well, then you give it to him.

This is my daughter we're talking about here.

How would you like it

if Paige started dating a bum like Harold?

I didn't expect to see you here today.

Did you get home okay?

Hi, am I interrupting something?

-No. -No.

I got some changes for the wedding.

I don't wanna have the wedding in the church.

I want to have the wedding here.

The church has better visuals that appeals to the voters.

Yeah, we'll use my horses to appeal to the voters.

I wanna have the wedding here.

We already mailed out the invitations.

Unmail them.

Send some telegrams, make some phone calls.

Actually make some phone calls on the other side of the house.

Yes, sir.

You're out of here. You're going downtown.

-Downtown? -Yeah, Downtown.

To corporate headquarters. This office is closed.

You're upset.

Don't start those stunts with me.

-What stunts? -What stunts?

You come in here dressed like Carmen Miranda.

What's that supposed to signal me?

That you've been spending the night

with Mr. Congeniality?

I can't help what you read into my wardrobe.

And you call that dancing you were doing last night?

You looked at me like you were grinding coffee.

I got a good mind to tell your old man.

You were at the club?

Eighth-grader. It's not worth the effort.

I don't get jealous.

I can see that.

What'd you tell him?

What did I tell whom about what?

Greg, about our date.

Is that why he's upset? You? Me? Us?

Was he there where we were last night?

Apparently so.

Goodness, I should march right back in there

and tell him that was no date.

That was a play and I was a supporting cast.

Hey.

I don't mind being a bit player

or a prop for that matter, but next time, ask permission.

I only get stung once.

-What did you tell him, Ted? -Don't worry.

He still thinks that we spent the night together

and I'm sure he's tortured by the thought.

Want me to set him straight?

True gentlemen never kiss and tell.

You owe me one.

[Olivia] This place really isn't so bad.

It's nice if Johnny let you stay here.

I'm gonna pay Johnny back once I get a job.

-What is that? -It's just an egg.

Harold, you know, if you do get a job

and acquitted, my mom will accept you.

Never.

I am sure that's all that matters to her

whether or not you get convicted.

Otherwise, why would she have gotten you a lawyer?

I don't know why.

But I get the feeling your mother wouldn't approve

of me marrying you, even if...

Even if...

I can't even think of an if. That's how much she hates me.

Yeah, I don't know about my mother

but someone out there hates you enough

to have planted that coke in your locker.

Look.

You don't have to tell me

whatever it might have been, but--

What are these little green things?

Jalapenos.

Oh. It's gonna be hot.

You might have done something

that might have made someone angry enough

to I don't know, take revenge.

[chuckles] I like the way you say that.

[chuckles] "Take revenge."

I am serious.

-You might have crossed someone. -Crossed?

You might have upset someone in your uncle's business.

My family doesn't even know where I am.

They might have found out.

[sighs]

Let me see how I can say this to you.

Look, my family.

If they wanted me k*lled, they wouldn't hint at it.

You know what I mean?

My family's not that subtle.

My family, they'd just k*ll me.

[crickets chirping]

Isn't it considered bad luck

to open wedding presents before the wedding?

Only if you're superstitious.

Look, this one's from Senator Buchanan.

Oh, crystal.

Very nice.

Probably got it from one of his lobbyists

and then dumping it on us.

Oh, this is an odd one.

"From an admirer."

Yours or mine, I wonder.

I don't know.

[wrap crackling]

A croquet set.

Are you sure you don't know who's from?

Somebody who thinks we're old, I guess.

[laughing] We'll give it to the kids.

They'll play with it.

What about the person who had the locker before Harold?

You know, maybe he left the drugs there.

It's standard procedure to clean out the lockers

whenever an employee turns in an ID.

But maybe he came back.

He was in Chicago when the drugs were planted.

-Planted? -Now, that's just my opinion.

You think that somebody planted the coke in Harold's locker?

Like I told your mother. That's just my opinion.

So how much is at stake here?

Everything.

When you're homeless, what you carry around with you

is everything.

What's it worth in hard currency?

A couple of hundred. A thousand, maybe?

Oh, come on, Mack.

I think you're being a little generous.

What do you think the resale value is

of any of this junk?

Come on, what difference does it make?

These people have a good case. They need a good lawyer.

You're a good lawyer.

Good lawyers don't take on piddling cases.

If you were homeless, it wouldn't be piddling.

[lawyer] Look, Mack, let me give you a rule of thumb

that I use when I advise clients.

If you don't have at stake at least something

that is worth six and a half times

what the estimated attorneys fees are

you shouldn't go to court.

So some push mower.

The washing machine that breaks down.

What?

Small claims.

Small claims where you have to hire an attorney.

If you win, go check your money out.

Give me a ballpark figure of steaks that are high enough.

Two hundred thousand.

Blind justice.

[lawyer] I don't make the rules.

I just play the game.

[croquet mallets clatter]

Is this what passes for wit in your generation?

What do you think was gonna happen

when I opened this eighth grade gift?

You think a light was gonna pop on in my head

and I was going to decide all of a sudden

that I shouldn't marry Blonde Number Two?

I should marry Blonde Number One?

Forget it. I'm marrying Abby.

Just as I planned.

You ought to chill out.

You're starting to make a fool of yourself.

[dramatic music plays]

You're the best there is.

I wouldn't say that if I didn't believe it.

[lawyer 2] Well, thanks Mack.

I appreciate the vote of confidence.

I really do.

But I have done all my pro bono work this month.

I need more billable hours

and there isn't even a contingency here.

Well, how about attorneys fees? Not that you need them.

Oh, come on. Don't treat me as the heavy.

You know I've got a commitment to my partners.

If the firm didn't make money, we wouldn't be able to take on

the charity cases that we do take.

What kind of charity cases?

Well, for example

I handle this huge nonprofit foundation.

The...

[chuckles] Isn't that funny?

I can't think of the name right now.

It's the something, something.

And they do a lot of really good things.

Yeah, I bet.

The cocaine in his locker wasn't his.

For the sake of argument, I'll agree.

But who else could get into his locker?

Or who would want to?

A security guard could have.

Yeah, and the locksmith.

Or the guy who had Harold's locker before.

No. He was out of state.

Well, my mom could have gotten in.

Yeah, and mine and Gary could have.

-I mean... -Yeah.

Well, I guess anybody from top management could.

And anybody from the security department.

But who would want to?

Maybe somebody put it there by mistake.

You know, they thought it was somebody else's locker.

Michael, it was a combination lock.

Oh, right, right.

They'd have to accidentally know the combination.

I'm really sorry, Olivia.

It's okay.

I really appreciate your help.

Mack's really upset about it too.

I think he thinks it was a setup.

It's too bad Harold's record showed up.

Yeah.

Mack said they probably would have dropped charges

but then the rap sheet came in on Harold

and...

They had a stronger position to bargain from.

In fact, they had a preliminary hearing

set for Friday morning

but then, Thursday night, the records showed up.

You mean Mack didn't find out about it until Thursday night?

No, they arrived Thursday night, I'm sure of it.

Yeah, because Matt came home steamed.

Friday morning they got a continuance

and they decided to press the charges.

They didn't have a record before Thursday night?

Computer glitch or something.

Before Thursday?

Rotten luck, huh?

My mom was talking about it on Monday.

[Greg] It's a heck of a thing, isn't it, Carlos?

The way elections are run.

This republic is in a sorry state

when a guy as confused as I am gets to run for elective office.

Whatever you put out on my wedding day

is what I'll wear, and if I get elected

I'm gonna make you a campaign consultant.

So you are going through with it?

-Which? -The wedding.

You really are going to marry Mrs. Ewing?

[dramatic music playing]

Bill, I know you're my man.

I'll never forget what you said our first year of law school.

I would take this case in a minute.

No, no, no. I would. I would. But I haven't got time.

Busting my butt just to keep up with the mortgage payments.

Mortgage payments. I know about that one.

Yeah, I'll bet. You know, we refinanced.

The accountant said we needed a deduction

and the place appraised at more than we figured

but we got fixed at three quarters of a point

below going rate because I could do

some legal work for one of the officers.

-Really? -Yeah.

See, these people don't have places to mortgage.

That's why I know you can relate.

You are worried about making your mortgage payments?

I know you can identify with them.

Oh, tell me about it.

I'm sitting on a $500,000 loan

and I could be homeless in a minute

If anything happens to the stock market.

Five hundred thousand?

And tuition. Five thousand per year, per kid.

A dollar isn't what it used to be.

Yeah, I guess so.

Let me get this. What do you get, pal?

-No, no. I'm gonna-- -No, no. I get it.

Times are tough.

You got a call.

[door closes]

[dramatic music plays]

[sighs]

[Mack] Peggy.

-My dart board. -I don't...

Peggy. I want my dart board.

[Peggy] No, I don't think you should be...

Peggy.

My dartboard, please.

I'm tired of these things whizzing by my head

every time I try to talk to you.

Good. Thank you.

[music continues]

[waves crashing]

[soft music playing]

[door opens]

Are you excited about the wedding?

Yeah.

I'll be more excited if I know you're coming now.

I've decided to come.

I'm glad, honey.

Thank you.

[water splattering]

I'm bringing Harold.

We're gonna go ahead and get engaged.

Olivia, let's not start this again.

We expect your blessing.

[sighs] Olivia.

And if we don't get it...

I'm gonna tell the whole world

that you planted the cocaine in Harold's locker.

Oh?

[Olivia] I know that you did it.

And to make sure that he went to jail

you had the records sent here.

You knew about Harold's record before the local police did.

You talked to me about it.

[sighs]

Just imagine me standing in front of TV cameras

telling everyone that my mother planted cocaine

in my boyfriend's locker.

That would sure bump your wedding

off to front page, wouldn't it?

And if it went to trial...

It could cost you the election.

Would you excuse me now, Olivia?

You see, I am your daughter.

I just don't want the same things that you want.

I'd like to get back to my bath.

Just drop the charges.

Harold and I, we will go to your wedding...

we will keep our engagement secret

until I'm eighteen.

And I will never tell anyone, not even Harold

that we had this conversation.

Get out of here, Olivia.

It's because I love Harold.

Out.

[dramatic music playing]

I don't wanna do this, please.

I just want him.

-[door closes] -[water splashing]

[gentle piano music]

Oh, there you are.

[lowers music volume]

I just came to pick up a few things.

It'll just be a minute.

[scoffs]

[fire crackling]

Is there something wrong?

I wasn't expecting you.

Didn't you get my message? I called.

Nope.

I'm sorry, but it's not my fault.

I did call.

-Goodnight. -Goodnight.

[increases music volume]

[sighs]

[Jill] Gary.

My car won't start.

[chuckles]

[engine revving]

I'll call your office as soon as your car is fixed.

I made a reservation for you. Boggis Hotels.

-Thank you. -You choose. My treat.

As long as you like or till whenever your apartment

is finished.

I don't care.

But the next time this happens

go stay at a hotel and don't come back here.

[dramatic music playing]

[car engine rumbling]

[elegant music]

Is this a wedding or a convention?

It looks like one long photo opportunity.

-Hey, hi! -Hi!

-You look so pretty. -Well, thanks.

-Did you hear? -[Karen] What?

They dropped the charges against Harold.

-Congratulations! Way to go! -That's right.

-They're not gonna prosecute. -Great.

-What happened? -I thought you'd tell me.

Well, I'll ask around, my friend.

That's great news. Hey, Robin!

-We'll see you later, okay? -Hi!

-Okay. -How you doing, Larry?

[camera clicking]

[Mack] Hey! How you doing?

[Brian] There's your flowers, Mom.

[Abby] Thank you, honey.

-[Brian] Hi, Harold. Hi. -How you doing, kid?

-You look beautiful. -Thank you.

Mrs. Ewing, I just want to say thank you

for everything you've done for me.

And to let you know that they dropped

the charges against me.

[snaps fingers] Boom. Just like that.

Isn't that great?

I'm very happy for you, Harold.

[music continues]

Oh, by the way, Peggy called.

She said you took your dart board home.

Peggy has a big mouth.

Is there anything else I can expect to hear from Peggy?

No, but I might ask you

to help me write my letter of resignation.

Stopped by to wish me luck?

Why are you going through with this?

Not because I'm Mack's daughter?

Not because you're Mack's daughter.

And not because I'm younger than you?

Because that never seemed to bother you

after about the first 30 seconds you were in bed with me.

Or is it that I'm good enough to sleep with

but not good enough to marry?

You got all the answers.

Don't you know what kind of person Abby is?

I know exactly what kind of person she is.

-That's why I'm marrying her. -You want a wife like Abby?

-Abby and I are equals. -Well, I'm not?

You're just a kid.

Except in bed.

Well, nature isn't always consistent.

You want me to be conniving? Manipulative?

Do you want me to be as horrible as Abby is?

Is that what you want?

I can do that.

Well, I don't think anybody can out Abby Abby.

I can!

What I want is for you to get out of my face

and marry some nice, white bread guy

who will ask you to be a better person

than you already are.

I can be better.

I can be anything you want me to be.

I'm in a rut. I'm in a happy rut.

But I'm in it for the rest of my life.

You can do better.

You just don't wanna get hurt. That's the real reason.

My hurt meter went tilt. I don't get hurt.

Look, if you and I were to spend any time together

the way you feel right now is the way you would always feel.

[dramatic music playing]

I don't think that you want that.

Okay. That looks nice.

Thanks.

-Okay. -Ready?

-Yeah. -Come on.

[melancholic music plays]

["Bridal Chorus" playing]

[tense music playing]

[narrator] Next, on Knots Landing...

Why don't you just say it and get it over with?

-What's that? -I told you so.

[Johnny] Paige. I'd never say that.

I know what it's like to be kicked in the teeth

by someone you love.

[Peggy] You're giving up your job.

What kind of work are you going to get?

You know there's not a listing in the Yellow Pages

under Crusader.

Now, we can do this tomorrow.

-I can't tomorrow. -What's up?

My kids are coming home.

[man] I go and do it one time and I have a stick and lock

to do with a sl*t that's got VD.

If she slept with him then he had it.

Why didn't she get it?

And if they didn't sleep together

why would they both lie about it?

[theme music playing]

[music continues]