07x20 - A Very Special Gift

[bunniefuu]

-What are you doing with this? -What?

This. This kind of thing doesn't go on here.

He owns Empire Valley. And we want Empire Valley.

He won't sell it. Maybe she will.

I know the kids love you.

I don't care how the kids feel about me right now.

I care about the way you feel.

I'm glad you decided to join us.

Here's to getting what we all want.

Gary, I've had enough. Please.

-[engine revving] -[Jill screaming]

[theme music]

[upbeat music]

[music continues]

[Gary laughs]

What a car. I can't believe the way this thing handles.

-You should have joined me. -No, thanks.



Ah, come on. Where's your sense of adventure?

Don't you wanna a mountain climb or deep sea dive?

How about a little hang gliding?

Death-defying sports are not part of my life's plan.

Especially not at this hour in the morning.

Yeah? What is part of your life's plan?

No mystery. Exactly what I'm doing.

You don't have some secret desire or passion?

Afraid not. Sorry to disappoint you.

[chuckles] No, not at all. Matter of fact, you inspire.

You sure I can't talk you into a little spin?

-Legal limit? -Yeah, alright. Legal limit.

-And you'll throw in breakfast? -Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Listen, I know this great little Italian place.

They make the best homemade pasta

you've ever had in your life.

Whoa, you promised legal limit,

and all of a sudden it's lunch and dinner.

You know, Gary, I think you're speeding in and out of this car.

Alright, I'll tell you what.

I'll slow down on both counts, just for you, okay?

Well, let's see how breakfast goes.

-Morning. -Morning.

It's still broken.

I thought one of you guys was supposed to fix the toaster.

Don't look at me. I didn't volunteer for the job.

I didn't say I'd fix it.

I said, I would take it and drop it off on my way to school.

But I take Olivia to school now, and it's out of my way.

-Besides, Eric is closer. -No way.

Guys, work it out between yourselves, but get it fixed.

You don't fix it, you don't eat.

Mack, I'm gonna ride to work with Laura.

We have a stop to make before we head out to Lotus Point.

-Tell mom, I need a ride home. -Alright.

Mike, the toaster.

Olivia, come on, or we're gonna be late.

Hey, Mack, don't worry about it. I'll take care of the toaster.

Good.

Use your seat belts.

-Morning. -Hey.

The toaster's still broken,

so I told the boys you don't get it fixed, you don't eat.

Good.

Eric went to work with Laura,

so he'll need a ride home with you tonight.

Fine.

How much longer is this gonna go on?

I just, I don't know.

Well, you better make a decision,

because my stomach can't take it.

One more thing. I love you.

[Olivia] Do you mind driving me to school?

No, not at all.

I was thinking of maybe transferring to your school.

-What's wrong with your school? -Well, it's boring.

Besides, it would save you a trip.

You know your mom wouldn't approve.

Who cares?

Look, Olivia, I'm sure if you guys could just talk it out,

it would all be fine.

In our house, we always sort of have a family meeting,

and we figure out how to solve the problem.

We don't talk much at our house.

Well, maybe if you tell me what happened

between you and your parents,

we might have had a similar experience,

and I could tell you what we did.

I don't think you could have.

I'd rather not talk about it anymore, okay?

Okay.

If using your room was a problem, I mean,

I could talk to Jennifer and maybe move in with her.

No, no, really, I'm fine.

I know mom would rather have you stay with us.

Me too.

[tranquil music]

Oh, um, Jennifer's mom will drop me off after school.

-See you later. Thanks. -Okay, no problem.

[music continues]

-How you doing, Olivia? -Hi.

-Your hair looks good. -Thanks.

-You look good, too. -Thank you.

So, what are you up to?

Nothing, I'm just going for a ride.

-Ride? -Have you rode on a motorcycle?

I really know the party will do mama good.

-I'm getting worried about her. -I know what you mean.

Whenever I go by her bedroom, the door is closed.

She's gotta come to the party.

It'll do us all good to have a happy celebration

in our house for a change.

[door knocks]

Hey. Aw. Hey, I'm sorry. Listen, I'll come back later.

No, wait, wait, wait. You saved me a phone call.

We're having the twins' first birthday party

this Saturday afternoon.

[gasps] Are they really a year old?

Can you stand it? And anyone that had to spend

sleepless nights is gonna be a guest of honor.

Oh, I'd love to be there.

Listen, Ben, um, I'm gonna have to cancel that interview today.

I just really don't want to deal with any more reporters, okay?

Cathy, it's important. It'll be good for the show.

Well, I really don't think I'll be of much help today.

-You know the ratings? -Ben.

[scoffs] Why do I always do this to myself?

Come on, now. Don't blame yourself.

Would you believe? I think, I really did like that guy.

It was his damn sax playing. Are there any nice guys left?

Sure there are. There are lots of them,

just like this one right here.

And you come over here and swear on the sacred drumstick

that you will not give up the search.

[laughs]

-[Valene laughs] -[Ben hums]

We had an agreement. If you're gonna change the rules,

you have to tell me about it.

My understanding of our arrangement is as follows.

We have a little chat, then we concur,

and the rest is ipso facto.

Have you finished your performance,

or are you just giving Peter here a lesson in bad business?

As far as I'm concerned, you ignored our arrangement.

As a member of the State Planning Commission,

I am obligated to read every piece of material

that's submitted.

The vote in question involved a water reclamation project

in the San Xavier Valley.

I understand the issue!

I also understand that you did not vote for it.

I read the 400-page report,

and I realized that this reclamation project

was going to eventually dry up Empire Valley completely.

I find it hard to believe that you sat down

and read 400 pages of anything!

[Abby] I'm a concerned party here, you know.

That's my husband's land. To avoid a conflict of interest,

I abstained from voting ipso facto.

I think that makes good sense. Any conflict of interest

might threaten Mrs. Ewing's position as a commissioner.

Commissioner?

The next time you have an anxiety attack, Greg,

do me a favor, don't call me.

[door closes]

Fascinating woman. Fascinating.

What'd you read on Mrs. Ewing, Peter?

I agree. She's fascinating.

I think it's time we ascertain

what's going on behind those designer rags.

I think you should cultivate a relationship with Abby.

A little social intercourse

could prove invaluable for our team.

I think you overestimate my social prowess.

Spare me the humble act, bro. We've got a job to do.

Well, I'll give it my best Galveston shot.

That's what I like to hear.

[Abby] So, you let Olivia do exactly what she wants to do,

totally against my wishes.

Abby, I am so sick and tired of your accusations.

I'm Olivia's aunt, not her mother.

I just want to help her through a rough period, that's all.

By turning her into a tr*mp.

I don't know. What is that supposed to mean?

She's much too young to be wearing

that kind of makeup, Karen.

Too much lipstick, too much nail polish.

What are you talking about? Olivia hardly wears any makeup.

You ought to take a better look at her.

I saw her this morning at school.

-You did? -Yes, I did.

Abby, don't you think you should just give her

-a little more time? -She's my daughter, Karen.

I'm gonna see her whenever I want to.

You're only gonna make matters worse.

Look... [sighs]

I'm not the one who's letting her run wild.

I want her to come home.

Abby, I really don't know how to say this,

and maybe it's none of my business,

but with you and Gary, the way things are right now...

Oh, I suppose everything is so cozy at the MacKenzie household

with you and Mack and Jill.

Jill Bennett?

Look, Karen, while you're so busy here expanding Lotus Point

and interfering with me and my daughter,

your husband's working overtime with his new associate.

Jill Bennett?

[sighs]

Jill... Jill Bennett.

What's so funny?

[laughing]

I'm sorry.

-[Abby] Karen... -Just...

[laughing]

I know this isn't the time for it,

but, here I am with this married-but-not-so-married man.

You're right. This isn't the time for it.

I know you don't want to discuss it, Gary,

but I want to know.

Am I going to be Jill, the homewrecker?

[chuckles]

-No home to wreck. -Does your wife feel that way?

Uh... She's the reason.

I just don't want to make a fool of myself.

Then don't. It's as simple as that.

Two consenting adults having an adult relationship.

A single girl and a married man.

Oh...

Jill...

[exhales] I really like things,

and I hope you feel the same way.

It's nice being with a woman who has no ulterior motives.

So, you don't think I have any designs on you?

Oh, I hope so.

[instrumental music]

Where is everyone?

I sent Olivia and the boys to an early movie.

I thought we could have a dinner alone tonight.

Oh.

[exhales] How's Olivia doing?

We had to have a little talk.

-Really? About what? -Makeup and nail polish.

-They're pretty. -Yes, they're anemones.

I will get them.

-My favorite flower. -They're beautiful.

[dramatic music]

Dinner will be ready in a minute.

How long are we gonna keep this up?

What?

We've been talking about these flowers and nothing.

I know you've been honest with me,

and that's very important.

Oh, God. It's really awful. I'm usually much better at this.

-Karen. -Mack, I think...

I think you're a terrific guy, and I know the kids love you.

I don't care how the kids feel about me right now.

I care about the way you feel.

Whatever it was that brought us together,

I think we've just lost sight of it.

You mean the way we used to argue about everything?

I think we gotta get crazy again.

I think this cordiality is k*lling us.

To hell with cordiality. I love a good fight.

So do I.

And I don't like sleeping on the couch.

[dramatic music]

Does that mean we're okay?

I think so.

I do love you. I do.

-Should I ask what happened? -Abby.

-Abby? -Yeah.

Abby told me you and Jill were having an affair.

-Oh, Karen, no. -I mean...

This woman is telling me

she thinks my husband is doing something.

I know her husband is doing, and I just burst into laughter.

In her face? Did you say something?

Are you kidding? I wanted her to enjoy telling me

as much as I was enjoying not telling her.

[Michael] Hi, there, we're home.

The movie was terrible, so we left.

Yeah, we haven't even eaten yet.

I know, bought some pizza.

You guys want some, there's extra.

[laughing]

[indistinct chatter]

[dramatic music]

That was quick. They both asleep?

Sleep? Kidding, I could hardly get them into their pajamas.

But now we can have a civilized or uncivilized dinner.

-Sounds great to me. -Is your drink okay?

Perfecto.

I see where TransFed Consolidated

has merged with Morrison. I better look into that.

I know that Galveston Industries has stock in Morrison.

Might be an interesting time for a buyout.

I think I'll put Peter onto this.

You're so nonchalant about Peter,

that guy who's after half your money.

[laughing]

Laura, you have to learn to channel that energy of yours.

You gotta relax, the burden of proof is on Peter.

Yeah, well, he's getting help with the burden, you know.

He hired that estate lawyer, Vincent Ostranga.

He's good. Great reputation.

Yeah, yeah, he's the best estate lawyer in town.

Must mean that Peter's got a good case.

Otherwise, I don't think Vincent would take it.

He's too expensive.

I'm starving. Where's the dinner? Come on.

-I don't believe you. -The cards are on the table.

Just a question of finding out what he's got in his hand.

Then I'll know whether you have to go out

and find me the second best estate attorney in town.

I just love getting presents.

Oh, that's beautiful.

Well, that, that looks real. It must be expensive.

It'll look good in your new apartment.

-What apartment? -The one we're gonna get.

Nothing is too good for my mom.

And how do you like the new suit?

Oh, don't you think you're rushing things a bit,

spending his money before you have it?

Mr. Sumner has asked me to help him get Empire Valley

back from Gary Ewing.

And he suggests I use Mrs. Ewing

to fill me in on her husband's activities.

Wait a minute.

I thought she was helping you pay the legal bills.

Well, what if Mr. Sumner finds out?

Well, she won't let him.

She wants her piece of Galveston Industries, too.

I'm not sure I like all this double dealing.

It's dangerous, and it makes me nervous.

If Sumner accepts your claim, then why did you dump her?

Because I'm not sure about Sumner.

On the surface, he accepts me as a brother.

-But I don't know. -But he was a senator.

He is a very powerful man, and he's got

all of Galveston Industries behind him.

-I'd stick with Sumner. -Ma, don't worry.

If push comes to shove, I'll use Abby

and play one off against the other.

-You know how to do that? -They'll show me how.

All I have to do is sit back and watch.

[somber music]

I'm sorry, Mack.

-I'm just not... -It's okay.

No, it's not.

I really want to.

I love you.

And I love you. And it's not a problem.

Before you know it, you're gonna make it a problem.

It's okay.

Let's just get some sleep.

-Goodnight. -Goodnight.

[melancholic music]

I want to thank you for backing me up in front of Greg.

[Peter] That was no problem.

I think it worked out well for both of us.

Mr. Sumner not only accepted your reasoning,

he was impressed with your homework.

Thanks to you.

Say, why don't I buy you lunch today?

Well, actually, that'd be fine. Today's a good day.

Good? How about Les Chateaux restaurant

on 5th and West Street? Say, 1 o'clock?

I'll be right on. Is that alright with you?

I'll see you then.

That was Mrs. Ewing. I'm gonna have lunch with her today.

[Greg] Good lad.

You know, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing have been having

marital problems ever since nutbag blew up Empire Valley.

Maybe we can figure out a way

to take advantage of that situation.

How do you mean?

Let's think divide and conquer.

He owns Empire Valley, and we want Empire Valley.

He won't sell it. Maybe she will.

Yeah, but she'd have to divorce him,

and she'd still only get half.

Hey, it's a start.

You could help her think of ways to make things so tough on him.

He gives her Empire Valley to get rid of her.

It's worth a try.

See, bro, we're starting to think more and more alike, son.

Must be some of that good, Galveston blood

that's coursing through our veins.

See how pleasant it can be, working together?

No need for you to have gone out and hired Vincent Ostranga.

The man's too expensive for you, son.

Hi. I'll be taking Mrs. Ewing to lunch

at Les Chateaux at 1 o'clock.

How did you manage to get a reservation

at this place so quickly?

I used Greg Sumner's good name.

Oh, thank you, man.

I thought you were just trying to impress me.

I thought it would be an appropriate place

to have lunch with a lovely woman.

You waiter will be right with you.

I could get used to this place?

I'll tell you what.

If things go according to plan, you, uh...

can get used to this place and any other place you choose.

[soft music]

[ominous music]

-Is that everything? -I think so.

But I just know tomorrow I'm gonna think

of a million last-minute things that I forgot.

Well, if you ever need a babysitter,

I'm right next door.

Thank you.

How long are you gonna be staying with Karen and Mack?

Didn't Karen say anything about my leaving?

No, not at all. I just thought that

you might want to go home soon.

Well, I don't.

[sighs]

Well, if you ever feel the need to talk, remember,

I'm right next door, too, okay?

Okay.

[car horn honks]

[gasps]

-Gary, what? -How are ya?

-Fine. -Okay.

We're shopping for the twins' birthday party.

It's been a year already? That's hard to believe.

Yeah, I know. It's a pretty special time for me.

Yeah. Olivia, um, is there any place special you'd like to go

for dinner tonight?

-Is it tonight? -Uh-huh.

Um, but I-I wanted to help Val

with the preparations for the party.

-That's okay. -No, no, that's alright.

Um, we'll just pick another time.

Thanks.

Let me take the stuff in the car, okay?

Okay, I'll be there in just a minute.

-How is she? -She seems fine.

-She's very grown up. -Yeah.

Look, I know she's very comfortable with you.

If-if there's anything you can do to help

or tell me what to do, I'd sure appreciate it.

Okay, well, don't worry, Gary.

I know everything's gonna work out.

[chuckles]

Gary, is this the new car or what?

Yeah. I've been thinking about racing it.

-Racing it? -Yeah.

-Gary, that's dangerous. -Gotta be careful.

-And you will be. -Oh, yeah.

Okay.

Wish the twins a happy birthday for me, will you?

I will.

Bye.

[engine revving]

[Ben] So, are you saying that we overlooked something

or we missed something in our original Westfall investigation?

If I thought we overlooked something

in our Westfall investigation,

I would have not closed the Westfall investigation.

So, why now? It doesn't make any sense.

[sighs]

When they found that the water had been poisoned accidentally,

Galveston Industries paid all those people for their land.

Yeah, and Galveston got the land.

Worthless land? At least the homeowners got some cash.

But why this renewed interest in Westfall?

-I'm sorry. -Sorry.

Peggy was away from her desk and I thought you were alone.

Hi, I'm this very rude man's friend, Ben Gibson.

-Hi. -Jill Bennett.

Hi, Jill.

I've seen your editorials on PWC.

They're good, especially the one on Proposition 19.

-I hope the voters turn it down. -I hope they do, too.

Well, I'll let you get on with your meeting.

Mack, give me a call when you're free.

-Sure. -Nice meeting you.

Same here.

Jill Bennett, huh? Big fella. Working for the governor's

getting a little more attractive, eh?

-Don't start. Where were we? -With my original question.

Why all this renewed interest in Westfall?

You see, I think the governor's going around my back

and reopening the Westfall investigation.

Behind your back?

Yeah, he denies it, but why else would my new assistant

spend so much time going through my Westfall file?

Peter and I have gone over the next three votes coming up

before the planning commission.

The Jenkins proposal is the only one that concerns me,

and I would like you to support it.

Okay. Anything else?

It's, um, late and it's been a long day.

And I'll bet a lousy one, too.

Can I offer you something to drink, Mrs. Ewing?

-No, thank you. I... -The perfect way

to end a lousy day. Sit down, Peter.

-I'll get it. Scotch for you? -Yeah.

How about you, Abby? What can I get you?

-Nothing. Thank you. -Okay.

How do we get Empire Valley

back in the hands of its rightful owner, me?

Greg, don't you think this is a conversation

we ought to have at another, more appropriate place and time?

You mean in private? Not necessary.

Peter's my brother. We share the same interests.

You're brothers?

Well, why haven't I heard about this before?

You mean, uh, Peter has neglected to tell you?

Well, technically, we're only half-brothers.

That's why I'm going to let my half-brother

handle this matter for me.

Oh, I see.

-So, about Empire Valley... -Well, you know, if you, um...

Take something away from my husband,

you, uh, take it away from me.

Why do I get this feeling that, uh, you and Peter can work out

some form of compensation?

-Your drink, Peter. -Thank you.

Ah, not too late to change your mind, Abby?

-Double vodka, lime. -Now you're talking, kitty.

Mrs. Ewing, I'm glad you decided to join us.

And I look forward to working with you.

Sorry, no lime.

Well, here's to getting what we all want.

Olivia?

[suspenseful music]

What are you doing? Snooping through my things?

No, I, I just came to get one of my books.

What are you doing with this?

-What? -This.

It's not mine.

Well, then how did it get in your bag?

I don't know. It's not mine.

It's my friend Jennifer's.

Her cousin's staying at her house,

and she asked me to keep it for her 'cause she was afraid.

-Is that the truth? -Honest. That's what happened.

You know, if mom and Mack knew about this,

they'd have to tell your parents.

Michael, it's the truth.

Look, Olivia, I don't know what goes on in your house,

but this kind of thing doesn't go on here. Okay?

-I'll tell Jennifer I lost it. -Yeah.

And tell Jennifer, I think she's using your friendship

pretty unfairly.

[tires squealing]

[tires screeching]

[engine revving]

[Gary] God, I love the way this thing corners.

Do you know how fast we're going?

I agreed to a fast stretch. Don't you think we've done it?

Just a little longer.

[engine revving]

Come on, tell me you're not excited.

Gary, I've had enough. Please?

Okay. [laughs]

Hang on.

[screams]

[Gary laughing]

Whoo!

[laughing]

Hey, uh, you alright?

-I think so. -Oh, good.

[laughing]

Want to do it again?

-[sighs] -[laughs]

Alright.

[soft music]

[Gary] Oh, I could stand here forever.

[Jill] You could, but if you did,

you'd shrivel up and go down the drain.

[Gary laughs]

[Jill] Kiss me there.

Oh, I love it when you kiss me there.

[laughing]

[Gary] Uh...

Listen, pretty lady, I, uh, need some suggestions.

I want to, I want to buy a baby gift.

-[Jill] What age? -[Gary] One year.

[Jill] Ah. Well, babies always need clothes.

But whatever you get, get it a size or two larger,

'cause they grow so fast.

[Gary] How come you know so much?

[Jill] Don't play. I'm ticklish.

[Gary] Oh, you're ticklish?

[Jill laughing]

Stop! Ah!

-[both laughing] -[phone rings]

[Gary] Damn it. Hey, whoa, wait! Whoa! Where you going?

[Jill] I have placed a call to Sacramento.

[phone ringing]

-Hello? -Oh, make it fast.

[Gary] I've got a great place, I want to take you to dinner.

[Jill] Is anyone there?

[sighs]

-That was fast. -There is nobody there.

Hotel's screw up calls all the time.

I think I thought of a very special gift.

-Great. What? -Hmm.

Let that be a surprise.

Come here. I want to dry you off.

[indistinct chatter]

[laughing]

-You like that? -I think she likes the bird.

[indistinct chatter]

-Great party. -Yeah.

I gotta keep close to where I can see the cake.

Oh, right there by the sink.

God, I had no idea there were so many kids

in this neighborhood.

[Valene laughs] When it gets a little quieter in there,

we'll open up the presents.

Is Lilimae gonna come down?

I don't think so, Laura.

She's, uh, she's really very...

-Not over it yet, huh? -No, she's not.

Well, I think this is ready now, and there'll be more to follow.

Glad Jason and Daniel are behaving themselves.

They're usually not this good when other kids are around.

-Bye-bye. -[both] Bye.

I saw Gary yesterday while I was shopping with Olivia.

-Any problem? -No.

Well, she forgot about their dinner date,

so he's gonna be picking her up tomorrow.

Mm-hmm.

Karen, did you know he's taking up racing cars?

No, hardly see him anymore.

-He's never at Lotus Point. -Well, he has.

I know him, and somehow I've just got this eerie feeling.

Val, don't complicate your life.

Next time I see him, I'll ask him about it.

Do you have a bowl?

Well, just tell him to... to be careful.

I hate those sports cars for him.

Got a spoon?

Yeah, I've got a spoon.

How's it going with you and Mack?

-Alright. -You don't sound very sure.

-Well, I guess I'm not. -Why?

I don't know. There's a aftershock.

Last night we started to make love,

and, um, I felt like it.

I really wanted to, but... my body didn't.

Well, Karen, that's, um...

things like that happen sometimes.

Oh, I know. It's all in the mind, but...

-That is an 86 on 11th. -Okay.

Well, this is ready.

We got fresh right here. Put it on the tray.

-Well... -Cathy, you're being hasty.

I mean, go ahead and take some time off,

but you don't need to quit.

Ben, you've been so wonderful to me,

and I love doing the show,

but I don't know so much has happened.

Maybe you just need to get in front of a live audience.

Go back to Isadora's. You're famous. They'll love it.

I don't think I could face a live audience.

You and Lilimae seem to be going through the same thing.

Hang in there. Give it some time.

Hey, nice party, huh, if you want to feel like

you're getting older.

Hey, how would you two kiddies like an adult drink?

I think I'll get a glass of wine. You want some?

-Yeah, sure. -Thank you.

Jeez.

Well, how you doing, Big Daddy?

Fine. I brought the Westfall file home,

and it's upstairs. You can take it when you need it.

Thank you very much. I'll go over it this weekend.

You know, there's got to be something in that we overlooked.

[scoffs] Good luck.

And remember, if you find anything newsworthy,

it goes to your friendly neighbor

and his cable news station as an exclusive.

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday Dear Elizabeth and Bobby ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

Yay!

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing]

Hello.

Well, thank you for getting back to me so promptly.

Well, I was very happy with the work you did for me

on, uh, Frank Elliott.

I have someone else I'd like you to check out.

Her name is Jill Bennett.

She's staying at The Bryant Hotel.

She works with Mack MacKenzie,

the governor's special investigator.

Find out everything you can.

Let me be the judge of whether it's of any value.

Get back to me as soon as you can.

"Happy birthday to Elizabeth and Bobby from Melinda,

with love and hugs to both of you. XXXOOO."

Thank you, Melinda. Helen, thank you.

Let's see what this is.

Bobby and Betsy say thank you, too.

-Yes. -Let me see

who this one is from here. Oh, from Tetra.

[Laura] Oh, no.

That's Ben's great aunt in St. Louis.

Oh, that's nice.

Here you are. Here's the next one.

Okay. Thank you very much.

Let's see who is this one.

"Happy first birthday to dear Betsy and Bobby from..."

"From Sheila and Harry Fisher."

"We want you to know how much we still love the babies."

"And share the happy news that Sheila is expecting."

-Oh. -Isn't that great?

-Yes, that is. -Yes, that is.

-Nice. -Oh, thank you.

What in the world is this one? It looks legal.

Mack, you open that one. What's next?

-Alright, lawyer. -Let the lawyer do this.

She wants to look over my shoulder.

"This one says happy birthday love from Laura,

Greg, Dan and Jason."

-It's original, huh? -Yes.

-What's it say, Mack? -Let's see?

What's it say, Mack?

-This is from Gary. -What is it?

Well, it looks like you're going to have two very wealthy kids

when they come of age.

-May I see that, please? -Sure.

He just deeded half of Empire Valley to them.

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What the hell does he think he's doing?

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How long is it going to take you to change?

Oh, it'll just be a minute.

Thank you.

Oh, I've got one call I have to make.

Ah, alright. I'll tell you what.

I'll tell the valet to park the car,

and I'll meet you down here in about ten minutes.

-Fine. -Hello, Mr. Ewing.

Yeah, I know who you are. I just can't remember your name.

-Peter Hollister. -Right.

Jill Bennett, Peter Hollister.

-Hello. -Hi.

Peter is Gregory Sumner's executive assistant.

I did remember that much.

-Nice to meet you. -Same here.

Well, Peter, I have to go take care of a car.

What the hell are you doing here?

I didn't mean to surprise you.

I called earlier. They said you were out.

-I just meant to bring you this. -Thanks.

-Does he suspect anything? -No.

-I don't think so. -Uh, that's good.

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