11x06 - When Push Comes to Shove

[bunniefuu]

Prosecutor makes his opening statement.

Your Honor, the State intends to prove that one Jeri Maddux

did willfully with intent of malice steal $17,000

from Okmin Industries.

Boom. And it's my turn.

Our turn.

Your Honor, the defense wishes to prove the same thing.

And I sit down.

-That's it? -That's it.

-The prosecutor will be stunned. -No doubt about it.

And the judge will call you to the bench.

Look, counselor.

Counselor, did I understand you to say the defense

wants to prove the case for the prosecution?

Yes, Your Honor.

Then I present my offer of proof.

Your Honor, this sweet little old lady

one Jeri Maddux just wondered what was rightfully hers.

[chuckles]

We prove their case. She goes to jail?

[chuckles] That's deep.

That's much too sophisticated for a first-year law student.

-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. -Right.

The offer proof is a legal strategy

by which we argue that she was right to do it

and that the company did misappropriate her pension fund.

[telephone ringing]

Mack MacKenzie's law office.

Yeah, we do.

Yeah, let me have the address.

[tense music]

Uh-huh. Okay. We'll be right there.

You can forget your offer of proof defense.

Our client just took a giant step

out of a seven-story window.

[theme music]

[narrator] Previously, on Knots Landing...

Who was that guy?

That's R. Peter Christopher Jr., sir.

Peter Christopher, Greg Sumner.

What a pleasure to meet you in person, Mr. Sumner.

-It's like meeting a legend. -Really?

All this time that we've dated, you never once said

"Val, I'm a married man." Four little words.

"I'm a married man."

I don't know why I have to be the one

to point this out to you, but you're awfully possessive

of a woman who you ran around on

divorced, left with two children

that you refused to take responsibility for, Uncle Gary.

Uncle?

[shouts]

I'll go to jail if I have to.

I won't give back the money.

Legally, she's guilty as sin. I know that. They know that.

So why are they so eager to settle?

I made it clear

that it was in her best interest to return the money.

[male #1] Not clear enough.

[music continues]

[dramatic music]

[indistinct chatter]

So, uh, she was taking medication.

Well, nothing unnatural.

-Excuse me? -Vitamins and liver enzymes.

Homeopathics.

And amino acids.

No prescription medicines?

No. No.

-Did she have a heart condition? -No.

Any indication of Alzheimer's?

Parkinson's, anything that might cause her

to be disoriented?

No.

-She had a headache. -She said she had a headache?

No, but she was squinting

and I always squint when I get a headache.

It's okay, Bob.

Oh, Mack. I'm so glad you're here.

-Well, sorry. -It's all my fault.

[Mack] Why? What did you do?

I didn't persuade her to return the money

and I should have.

Alright.

-Oh, hi. -Hi.

You did a hell of a good job on that North Carolina report.

Thank you.

I hope it didn't ruin your weekend.

I managed.

That's a spirit. Is that...

That Peter Christopher out there?

-Oh, yes. -Great dresser.

-You guys having lunch? -That's the idea.

Well, have a good time. You deserve it.

Well, thank you. I will.

Did Mort tell you about the debate?

What debate?

Well, I've been invited to debate fossil fuels

on Open Mike.

Fossil fuels?

Yeah, you know, non-renewable hydrocarbons.

I suppose I'm in favor of hydrocarbons.

I prefer driving to walking.

Mr. Sumner, here are the reports you requested.

Thanks, Bob. Put them right there.

Is there anything else I can do for you?

No, that's fine. Thank you.

I have a ton of papers and reports here

that I need you to summarize for the debate.

-When do you need them? -Well, the debate's tomorrow.

I figured you'd want to get started right away.

I could have some lunch sent in for you and Peter

and maybe he'd be a help.

Is he smart?

Very.

Alright, if there's no further business

this meeting is adjourned.

Thank you.

-Bye. -Bye. I'll see you next time.

-Karen. -Yep.

-Have you got a minute? Look. -Sure.

Karen, I need your help.

I'm supposed to appear on Open Mike tomorrow

and I have to be in New York for a funeral.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Do you want me to reschedule the show?

No, we already tried that.

They're booked up for two months so I'd like you to go on for me.

On TV?

Yeah. You're a terrific speaker.

-I've never been on TV. -You're a natural.

Besides, we need the publicity.

Well, there's only a day to prepare.

What's the subject?

Hydrocarbon fuels.

Don't worry about it.

Paula has all the research.

-Oh, well... -Paula?

-P-Paula, I... -It won't be that bad.

She'll get you through it. Paula.

Look, Karen is going to go on in my spot tomorrow

so would you mind going over the background material

with her?

Sure.

You changed your hair. New boyfriend, huh?

-No, just changed my hair. -Looks great.

-Thanks, Karen. Bye-bye. -Bye.

When do you want to get together?

Well, I prefer looking over the material on my own.

Even better.

Boy, I'll be glad when those tree huggers

are out of here.

-Tree huggers? -Yeah.

Tree huggers. Environmentalists.

-[in Spanish] You get me? -Hi, Michael.

Oh, Mom. Oh, yeah. This is Bob and Mort.

-Pleased to meet you. -My mom, Karen MacKenzie.

Hi.

-Major tree hugger. -[Karen laughs]

Where'd you get that?

[elevator bell ringing]

Hold it.

[elevator music]

"Sewer water." Commendable.

Sometimes people forget this place is a desert.

-Was a desert. -It was a desert.

The Colorado River was tapped

and Owens Valley became a man-made oasis.

People wanted to come here. People needed water.

The developers wanted the water to lure the people here.

People needed homes and developers provided them.

-At the cost of the environment. -[laughs]

I'll bet you're a conservationist.

I'll bet you're a developer.

I'll bet I use less water than you.

I'll bet you don't.

I only bathe every third day.

Oh, no, you just sit and I'll make the table.

Thanks, Ginny.

[kettle whistling]

Let's see now. One.

Two and one for the pot.

I've been thinking about what you ought to wear

on the witness stand.

You know, they say that you should wear something subdued

for the jury, but I have another theory.

I think that a splash of color, like...

Or maybe a scarf or something like that

or a flower.

Not big jewelry, but maybe a bow or something.

It would show that you are an independent person

and not afraid to speak your own mind.

You know that glorious two-piece pink jersey suit you have?

That's not right. What am I thinking?

I didn't do it that way.

Just take your time

and the details will come back to you.

I forgot the cream.

Cream, dear?

Of course. It takes cream.

Sugar or sweetener, Jeri?

Sugar, dear?

Jeri, you want sugar?

[Ginny] Oh dear, no. I came in with a tea tray.

I had it in my hands when I came into the room.

Can I start over again?

The kettle went off.

I went in to make the tea.

She asked for Earl Grey

and then I asked about the cream.

Okay.

Well, I like cream. I'm sure she does.

Does tea always take cream?

[tense music]

[Ginny] Sugar... Did I get the sugar?

[detective] Yes, you got the sugar.

Jeri?

Jeri, are you in there?

[music continues]

Jeri...

[Ginny] That's when I called the ambulance.

But then...

But then it was too late to do anything for her.

Thank you, Mrs. Bullock.

You've been very helpful.

If you'll get your things, I'll drive you home.

Thank you.

-Thanks for coming by, Mack. -Oh, yeah.

You don't mind if he drives you home, huh?

Now get some rest and I'll talk to you later.

Okay?

What's the ruling?

Preliminary suicide, unless the coroner comes up

with something I can't see.

You don't mind if I look around for a while, do you?

I mean, she was a client of mine.

-Ten minutes. -Thank you.

My partner will lock up after you.

Alright. I appreciate it.

Mack.

Mack. Check this.

You think Jeri was a good card player?

I don't know.

[Frank] Would you leave a hand like that?

[Frank] She was one card away from Ginny.

She had a winning hand.

I wouldn't jump out of a window with a winning hand.

So you think someone else was in the apartment?

Someone else was in the apartment.

-Besides Ginny. -No, I mean Ginny.

You don't think Ginny did it?

She was the last one to see her alive.

What was the motive?

What did she do, run out of Earl Grey tea?

Mack, you're not thinking like an investigator.

Alright.

She was in the apartment at the time of the accident.

Why would she k*ll her?

What do you know about her financial circumstances?

Why is she living with Val? How does she support herself?

[Frank] You know, Jeri stole seventeen thousand dollars.

It's a lot of money.

In cash.

Oh, Ginny.

Oh, sweetheart.

What a gorgeous bracelet.

Isn't it, though?

Yes. It's solid gold.

I don't think that I've ever seen that one before.

No, it was Jeri's. The earrings to match.

Oh my. You should see the necklace.

-Well, if it's Jeri's... -Well, we had a pact.

A pact?

You see, Jeri didn't believe in wills.

And so we decided and agreed

that whoever went first, then the other one

could choose whatever she wanted.

[chuckles] Naturally, I chose the jewelry.

She kept it under the sink in an old coffee can.

Well, shouldn't you... give it to the police?

Thank you, honey. Why?

Jeri wanted me to have it.

[dramatic music]

Well...

I suppose that's alright.

We had a pact.

Yeah.

-Bye, honey. -Bye. Good luck.

-Bye. -Bye.

Gosh, are you leaving already?

How late is it? I have a cake in the oven.



-What a beautiful watch. -Oh, thanks.

Gosh, I should get Eric one like that.

-How much was it? -A lot.

-Over a hundred? -Yeah.

Two hundred?

-Twelve. -Hundred?

-Twelve hundred? -Yeah.

-Dollars? -Well, it was on sale.

Originally, it was two thousand.

-Dollars? -Yeah, dollars, Mom.

What time did you say it was?



Isn't that amazing? I have the same time.

And I only paid thirty-nine, fifty.

Are you trying to make a point?

Michael, just because you're earning

your own living now is no reason for extravagant spending.

This is not extravagant spending, Mom.

It's investing.

Oh, is that what your new boss is telling you?

I don't need Mr. Sumner to tell me

how important appearances are.

Oh gosh, to think all my life I thought people were judging me

on my actions and not on my watch.

-Have a good day. -[engine rumbling]

Whoa, wait a minute. Here's your lunch. There you go.

When we first came here, they wouldn't leave my side.

Now they don't even say goodbye.

-Yeah, they love school. -Yeah.

I might be a little late picking them up today.

I thought Gary was picking them up.

No, he can't make it.

Wait a minute. How did you know?

I'm Amanda.

I know.

Amanda?

Oh my God. That Amanda.

Yeah, that Amanda.

And you're married to Danny.

Oh, we're separated. Getting divorced.

-I'm dating him. -I know.

I'm glad. Danny's nice.

So is Gary.

-This is so odd. -[laughs] Yeah.

Wow.

-You know what I mean? -Well, it's nice meeting you.

-Again. -Yeah.

[chuckles]

[indistinct chatter]

Yo, doll. Do good.

Hey, I used my allotment of water today.

How do I look?

Twice in one week.

Are you following me

or was I just born under a bad sign?

I thought you were following me.

Who are you?

I'm gonna be sure I get your name correctly

for the police report.

S-U-M-N-E-R.

-Gregory. -Greg Sumner!

-You heard of me? -You bet.

You're one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

w*r, Pestilence, Famine, and Summer.

I see you read the papers.

Don't tell me you're here for Open Mike .

Everyone has their civic duty.

[clicks tongue] And you, such a busy man

raping and pillaging the environment.

How do you find the time?

I see him debating Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms.

Mr. Sumner, we need you on set, please.

-Greg Summer's my opposition? -I thought you knew.

I was asked to fill in at the last minute.

-That's not a problem, is it? -Oh, no.

-Karen. -Greg.

Mr. Sumner, if you'll sit over here

we'll get you set up.

Thank you.

Paula, what are you doing here?

Well, you were given such short time to prepare.

I thought she might need some help.

Like, commercial break, if you have any questions...

Hey, do good.

Go fair. No coaching.

Well, you're already here, so you might as well stay.

[woman] Stand by.

Okay, Ken.

Well, if it isn't the most laid-back medic

that ever crawled through a rice paddy.

You know, we should have let you fight for the other side.

We'd have been out of there a hell of a lot sooner.

[laughs] MacKenzie!

Well, the G.I. Bill paid off, huh?

Well, on the other hand, you're really

a busy Dr. Kilgus, huh?

Can't even return phone calls?

Big w*r hero and all that stuff, huh?

Hey, look, I saved your life, and now you want me

to return phone calls?

Please. Two favors in one lifetime?

What do you mean, you saved my life?

Oh, you gonna stand here and tell me or pretend

like you don't remember Nurse McHughs?

You're calling diverting a little old VA hospital nurse

saving my life?

Nurse McHughs had marriage on the brain,

who had picked out the wedding ring and everything.

Okay, okay. You saved my life.

-But now I need another favor. -As long as it's legal.

Well, I'm in private practice and I have a client out here

and I was wondering if the results of her autopsy

are in here.

-What's the name? -Jeri Maddux.

M-A-D-D-U-X.

[keys clacking] Okay.

Maddux, Jeri.

[keys clacking]

No, not yet.

She's pretty far down on the list.

We won't get to it for a couple of days.

Bernie, can you bump her up a little bit?

Hey, pal, I wish I could, but she's not a high priority.

We got a few homicides

a dead r*pe victim, some g*ng slams

not to mention a couple of child abuse--

Alright, alright. Stop. Stop.

I'll wait for my turn. I'll wait, alright?

Will you call me when you get the results?

I'll try to rush.

How do you handle this kind of work?

I've always wanted to make a difference.

Here I make a difference.

Thanks.

The question is not if we're gonna run out

of fossil fuels, it's when.

So we need to develop

practical alternatives like solar energy.

Excuse me, Mrs. MacKenzie, we have to break away

for a moment and we'll be right back.

And we're out.

[indistinct chatter]

Now I understand the watch.

The watch?

Yes.

Michael has one just like yours.

No kidding.

He may not be in college

but thank goodness he has an impressive time pace.

Karen, I offered him a job.

I didn't suggest that he leave college.

Well, if he's so important to your company

you could have waited three years to offer him a job.

Well, if college was that important to him

you could have waited three years to accept.

Okay, people. Clear. Ten, nine...

If people, Mrs. Mackenzie included

would discontinue the use of plastic wraps

drinking straws, buttons

and other petroleum-related products

my company would be out of business.

All we do is present a product that the public demands.

Marketing creates that demand We could just--

Sorry, we're out of time.

Mrs. MacKenzie, Mr. Sumner, thank you

and goodnight.

Okay. We're into credits. Thank you, everybody.

-Thanks very much, both of you. -You were a great show, people.

Thank you very much.

Companies jump in to create a market

for products that never existed.

Whoever heard of plastic garbage bags 20 years ago?

They'd be biodegradable garbage bags

Karen, and the show is over.

The problem with Michael is that he's too young

to recognize what you represent.

Who said Michael had a problem? He's a fine young man.

You should be commended

for the way you've brought him up.

He's bright, he's attractive,

and he's got a great new watch.

Great job.

Thanks.

What about me?

Well, for an opportunist and a huckster,

you managed to obscure the truth

and sidestep the issues pretty well.

Obviously an unbiased opinion

I call them as I see them.

Well, what you see isn't always what you get.

Did you hear anything when you were in the kitchen?

No.

-Did she talk about her cards? -No.

Okay, then you came out of the kitchen with the tray.

Mack, I feel badly enough about all this.

I don't wanna go through it again.

I don't understand the point.

Okay. Okay.

Virginia, was that door locked or unlocked?

-Locked. -By you?

I don't know why you wanna talk about the door

about the tray, about the cards.

Alright, alright.

[tense music]

-Did you have a fight? -About a game of cards?

About the money.

-How did you know? -You had a fight?

Oh, I feel so awful about it.

-Did it get physical? -Oh, of course not.

What happened?

I told her that she was an idiot not to return the money.

I-I was so very, very angry with her.

Jeri didn't commit suicide, did she?

I've been too afraid to say anything about it.

You can tell me. I'm gonna help you.

I think they k*lled her.

When I went in to make the tea to apologize to Jeri

I think someone k*lled her.

Did you know that she had a win in hand?

And what happened to all that money?

I was having this big argument about money

so I didn't hear anything.

Thank you, sir. Thank you. Very kind of you.

Hey, I wish I could help

but I was screaming at the top of my lungs

because my company yanked my pension.

-Your pension? -Yeah.

They claim I'm not vested after 20 years.

-Twenty years. -Yeah. Yeah. Wait a minute, sir.

You were arguing with your wife about your pension?

My wife knows some company hatchet man.

-What company? -Okmin Industries.

Never buy an Okmin product.

Sir, wait a minute.

An Okmin man was here?

-Yeah. -Last night?

Yeah. A guy from Okmin Industries.

Baylor. Something Baylor.

-Mark Baylor? -Yeah. Mark Baylor.

[dramatic music]

You were in Jeri Maddux's apartment

the day she died.

I wasn't in her apartment.

You were there.

I was in the building. I was not in her apartment.

You were harassing Jeri Maddux.

You want me to feel worse than I already feel?

Forget it.

I know what I did.

I went after a minimum wage worker

who could never even afford a home of her own

and I gave her the chance

to spend her old age in jail

for stealing a pension that was already hers.

I did that.

How do you think that makes me feel?

I don't know, you gotta try this act

on someone who believes you.

Hey, screw you.

I offered her a good deal.

That was a good deal.

You were in her apartment?

Why do you keep saying that?

You pushed her?

What?

-You k*lled her. -k*lled?

Nobody k*lled her. That was a suicide.

I'm gonna get the evidence to put you away.

Cremated?

I thought you guys were backed up.

We were. Look. I don't know how this happened.

The body was autopsied before I got to see it.

Well, what was the rush for cremation?

-To accommodate the family. -What family?

[Mack] What's this about cremation?

-Her father requested it. -Her father?

If she had one, he would be in his nineties.

-I never heard of her father. -That doesn't make sense.

She was 27 years old.

Wait a minute. What was the cause of death?

-A car accident. -Wrong file.

Jeri Maddux was a 63-year-old woman

who fell out of a window.

Oh, great.

This says Maddux.

Someone switched the files.

Look, don't go talking conspiracy.

This isn't the first time reports have been mixed up.

She's probably still waiting to be autopsied.

Look, I'll go check it out.

[tense music]

No witnesses?

Nobody?

[endearing music]

So good.

[Pat] Oh, wow.

This is the book that we read Uncle Gary's.

Oh, neat. What did you get, Betsy?

-Yay! A tape. -Oh, that's great.

Well, you guys, let's take this inside

because I don't wanna leave this trash out here.

-And then we can see it. -I can't wait to see my tape.

I told you Uncle Gary loves us.

I-I feel kind of funny getting the name

of a divorce attorney from you.

Oh, no. I feel kind of funny too.

I don't want you to think I'm pressuring you.

Oh, no. No. I don't.

I'm glad to get the recommendation.

-[telephone ringing] -Excuse me.

-Hello? -Hi, it's me.

Oh, hi. Val.

[Val] Gary.

I just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry

for the way that I've been acting lately.

Some of the things I said the other night

about you being untrustworthy.

Oh, no, that's alright. You don't have to apologize.

Yeah, well, I-I really just called to say thank you.

-For what? -The gifts.

The way things have been going around here

we all really needed a lift.

What are you talking about?

You didn't send us a gift basket?

[Gary] No.

[chuckles] I feel like an idiot.

Well, I hope this doesn't mean

you're gonna take back your apology.

No, no, of course not.

I gotta remember this.

Bribes work really well with you.

I guess Karen and Mack must have dropped the stuff off.

Uh, Gary, I've got to go out. I-I'll talk to you later, okay?

Okay. Bye.

We had kind of a disagreement the other day.

Uh, I-I ran into her at school.

I mean, she finally realized who I am.

It was awkward.

Gee, I thought Danny would have told her about you.

He didn't.

Well, there's really no reason

why you and Val shouldn't get along.

-I guess. -Not that it matters.

I mean, what matters is if you and I get along.

[endearing music]

So, I had to kiss another man.

Yes? That oughta help.

When I got married, I thought

"Well, if it doesn't work out, I can just get divorced."

Didn't realize how hard it really is.

Yeah, I know. Believe me.

I'm scared.

Well...

If you ever need anybody to talk to...

[music continues]

Thanks.

[Karen] Protecting the environment does not mean

a net loss of jobs, it means different jobs.

I can't believe that's my voice.

You sound great.

How did I ever let myself be talked into this?

Shh. Turn it up so I can hear it.

Turn it up.

You didn't walk to the studio, did you?

You drove in a car that operates on gasoline.

He has a point.

Complainers will have to give up a lot of what they're used to.

Yeah, well, that's why I'm going back to my natural hair color.

I mean, I found out they test this on animals

So I'm gonna be blonde again.

I didn't know you were blonde.

Well, I am.

...but I don't see see the Sumner Group

making the same corporate commitment

to conservation that Americans

are asked to make as individuals.

Without the use of petroleum products

this entire world would come to a grinding halt.

He didn't address the question. Did you hear that?

-He just ignored it. -What does he know?

He's trained to talk about only what he wants to talk about.

He's making a lot more sense than she is.

You have to have the money

to develop alternative energy sources, right?

Where do you get the money for R&D?

-R&D? -Research and development.

Major corporations like the Sumner Group.

You know, Michael, if I haven't told you

this before, I think it's just great

how you're taking charge of your own life.

And I know how hard it is to stand up to your parents.

Thanks.

-We could just as easily-- -I'm sorry. We're out of time.

Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr. Sumner, thank you and goodnight.

Hey, you think I'd have to put my mom down here

for a reference on my credit card application?

[music on TV]

[chuckles]

Greg Sumner is so slick he could say

the loss of the ozone layer is good

and I believe him.

Oh, I hate Michael working for him.

What?

Never mind.

You didn't even see the last half, did you?

Yeah, I did. You were terrific.

-Honey... -What? Karen, I'm sorry.

You know, it's just that the Okmin industry mess

keeps bugging me, you know.

Everybody feels terrible after suicide.

[shouting] She did not commit suicide.

I bet my house on it.

Our house. You can't. It's in both our names.

Oh, Mack. Look.

Maybe you just can't admit that Jeri committed suicide.

You told me a dozen times you hate Baylor.

Hey, Baylor did this song and dance

about how torn up he is over this little lady

that he tried to screw out of a pension.

Maybe he blames himself.

Look, maybe he's not a terrific human being

but that doesn't mean he's a k*ller.

-Maybe. -[doorbell buzzes]

Who is it?

[Danny] An old friend.

Are you alone?

None of your business.

Can't you even say hello to an old friend?

You are not an old friend. You are my ex-husband.

Come on, Amanda.

I'm alone.

Good evening.

Did you sleep with the cowboy yet?

-That's it. Out. -Sorry, I didn't mean it.

It's just that...

Well, he just ruined everything for me, that's all.

-What are you talking about? -What am I talking about?

I'll tell you what I'm talking about.

He deliberately told the woman that I'm dating about you

Now she won't talk to me, she won't even accept my calls.

You could have told her first.

Told her what?

That my wife left me because I'm a stifling person?

[laughing] It really gone off well. Yeah.

Yeah, I have women buzzing around me

like flies, wouldn't I?

Hi.

I'm a jerk. Obnoxious. Oppressive.

Would you like to be the next woman that I smother?

Would you like to be the next woman

whose identity I systematically destroy?

Yeah, that'd go over great.

I'll put it on my resume.

"Oppressive man."

You could be a character reference for me

couldn't you?

You are putting all the blame on me.

Well, tell me what I did wrong.

-I loved you. -Don't start.

Dan... Okay, okay, okay, okay.

You were faithful and devoted and kind and wonderful.

And I'm nuts to leave you.

That's the answer. I'm nuts.

Okay? I'm nuts. Let's just leave it at that.

Your wife is nuts and your nutty wife left you.

Why haven't you filed the papers?

I don't have the money.

Why haven't you filed the papers?

I told you.

Would you like me to do it for you?

-Stop pressuring me? -Pressure?

I would do anything to keep you.

I hate this divorce.

-What? What? -I-I need to be alone, Danny.

-Alone? You're dating other men. -I'm not dating.

You're running around with a rich cowboy.

But that's not dating. I totally understand.

You're the one who's dating.

And oh boy, you found the woman you've always wanted.

A housewife who cooks and cleans for you during the day

watches Johnny Carson with you at night.

Perfect makeup, perfect Miss Junior League

with kids to boot, so why are you even over here?

For the same reason you haven't filed

the divorce papers.

[endearing music]

This isn't a good idea.

I'm married, for heaven's sake.

[doorbell rings]

[endearing music]

[knocks on door]

Danny, hi.

Hi.

Come on in.

[music continues]

I'm really glad you're here, Val.

Thanks.

Let's talk.

Every year

I vow to become a stronger person, a new me.

Every year, and then I...

I slowly slide back into my old ways.

I... I become more reclusive and I...

I stopped taking chances.

You see, I've...

I've been hurt a lot and so I don't put myself

out there to get hurt again.

I never meant to hurt you, Val.

I know.

But you did.

I know.

I'm sorry.

Two days ago,

my aunt Ginny had a best friend,

and today, that friend is dead.

And I, I realized

that I cut you off because of one mistake.

-Now, I'm not saying that you were right. -I wasn't.

Because I've made a few mistakes myself before.

I find that very difficult to believe.

But I think the biggest mistake that I could ever make...

would be not seeing you again.

So, uh...

How about if I fix us both some breakfast?

Oh, Val.

[endearing music]

I have a confession to make.

What?

I already ate.

[laughs]

Couldn't sleep, so I went down

to the corner deli and had a bagel.

[Val laughs]

-So you're not hungry? -No. But let me cook for you.

What would you like? Oatmeal? Eggs?

Um...

I don't care. Uh...

-I'll think of something. -Okay.

Before we adjourn this meeting,

we should give a round of applause to Karen

for her performance on Open Mike .

[applause]

Paula did the research. She was terrific.

She even came down to coach me while I was taping

so...

[applause]

Alright, that's it. Meeting adjourned.

You really did do a terrific job.

Well, I couldn't have done it without you.

-Look... Look. -Maybe we just--

-I just... What? I-I... -No, you go ahead.

I'm sorry I got angry with you.

I'm the one who's sorry.

I should have said something. I just didn't know what to say.

Well, there's nothing to say. Nothing was going on.

Yeah, if I had been in your position...

Wait a minute. Look.

We're just starting to fight all over again.

Only we've changed sides.

-Friends? -Friends.

Friends?

Friends.

[laughs]

Hey, how about celebrating

with a gigantic piece of chocolate cake?

-Oh, I would love to. -Good.

But I made a date.

Oh. With whom?

I was beginning to think your meeting

would never break up.

I made an early reservation. Are you ready?

You bet. See you later.

[upbeat music]

[elevator bell ringing]

[music continues]

[elevator bell ringing]

Jeez, I can't believe I lost a witness.

You won't believe the paper trail I had to follow.

You think someone deliberately tried to lose this file?

-You got it? And? -I got it.

Well, it wasn't a lot to look at.

-She was pretty busted up. -Damn.

All kinds of compound fractures, a blood loss

but a blowout fracture pushed the right eye

through the inferior orbital floor

into the maxillary sinus.

I might not have noticed if it wasn't

for the other contusions, but this was not abraded.

Bernie, tell me what I need to know.

Jeri Maddux did not die from the fall.

She was clubbed, hit in the head.

She was dead or close to it before she hit the ground.

-It's a homicide. -I knew it.

I'm gonna nail Mark Baylor.

He's gonna spend the rest of his life

paying for k*lling that woman.

Mark Baylor?

Yeah, he's the son of a b*tch who did it.

Not according to homicide.

They picked up her friend, the one who was with her.

Virginia something.

Not Aunt Ginny.

No way.

Not Aunt Ginny.

-[narrator] Next, on Knots Landing... -Mr. Baylor, you did benefit

from Jeri Maddux's death.

My client is not on trial.

Not yet.

[laughing] Greg.

Trying to make me jealous by taking out another woman.

Look who's trying to make whom jealous.

I was at the restaurant first.

-It was a mistake. -It just happened.

But we don't have to be responsible

and we can pretend it ever did happen.

Hi, Gary.

[theme music]