12x16 - Always on Your Side

[bunniefuu]

There's someone here to see you.

[sneeze]

She specifically asked for you.

This is your uncle Greg.

Greg, this is Katie.

Hi.

[camera shots]

Where does the red hair come from?

Why do I have red hair?

[chuckles]

Because you're lucky, that's why.

He has a daughter!

[Mack] To say out loud that... that...

he abused me.

It was wrong and he was wrong.

All you have to do is tell me

that you don't want to go in there.

Tell me to take you someplace else, kid.

Just tell me to take you someplace else.

Take me someplace else.

[theme music]

-Meg's our first responsibility. -[Karen] Right.

Would it be fair to Meg?

Would we become... not so good parents to Meg

if we became foster parents to Jason?

-I don't think we would. -I don't think so either.

But we would be spending enough time with her?

I don't know.

But she'll be starting first grade.

And it'll be a new relationship.

That's something. I mean, he's very sweet to her.

-Yeah, she likes him. -Almost like a big brother.

But if he has emotional problems...

And, any abused kid might.

Would it be fair to expose him to Meg?

Well, it depends on how severe they are.

We won't know until he gets here.

-And if they are-- -And could be.

-Then, Meg... -Should be the one who suffered.

Oh, maybe we shouldn't do this.

[Mack sighs]

On the other hand, you know...

we'll be showing Meg what family really is.

People who help each other no matter what.

-That's true. -But we don't know this kid.

And Meg should be our first priority.

Is our first priority.

I'm sure they'll find Jason a good home.

Yeah.

Yeah.

We're going to get this stain out of the carpet,

and we've been meaning to clean out the hall closet,

but we've just been so busy.

Not too busy.

I mean, we haven't been too busy--

But it is on our list of things to do.

So he could have his own bedroom?

Absolutely.

Is that a prerequisite for foster families?

Well, there are people who are unscrupulous,

who are in it only for the money.

-We call them "bed stackers". -Please, say no more.

Coffee?

-I'd love some. -Good!

So, your work hours are?

Mine are flexible.

See, I make my own. I have my own practice--

Yes, he has his own practice except for court dates.

Except for court dates. That way, you know,

I get a schedule in advance so I'm able to plan ahead

-in case of emergency. -He always plans ahead.

Ah... would you like to sit down?

There's some cream and sugar.

And your hours are?

Oh, well, my hours are not quite as flexible as Mack's,

but they are regular.

But I do come home later than he does every night.

-Not a whole lot later. -Not much.

A whole lot later.

You see, I'm tied to my schedule because we air

everyday at the same time.

Which is a good thing for Meg because of the regularity.

Oh, I hate being irregular.

[Meg] I'm hungry!

-Meg. -Hey!

Oh.

Honey, why did you change the dress you were in?

I hate dresses and I'm hungry!

Why don't you say hello to our guest?

-Hi, Meg. -I am hungry!

-Okay! You know... -It's past her snack time.

Let's see what's in the fridge.

Well, it's really... not past her snack time.

Celery?

This is exactly the time she usually--

And oh, look what we have here.

Organic raisins that you like so much.

Or you can have milk or... juice.

-I want soda! -Oh, no soda. Only soda...

on special occasions.

I had it yesterday, and yesterday wasn't special.

When did she had soda?

Well, that's why it was special.

Because she had... soda yesterday.

What time do you usually eat dinner?

Oh, well, we have dinner around 6:30.

-As a family, at the table. -All together.

So dinner together is a regular thing.

-Well, three or four nights. -Most nights.

I would say most nights, yes.

Um, actually, we have dinner around--

-Four nights a week. -Three nights... a week.

-At least. -At least. Together as a family.

[dishes clinking]

I wanna watch TV!

-Now while you eat, pumpkin. -Yes.

I don't think... this is television day.

And we have to check our schedule.

I'm watching TV!

-She's a little hungry. -She's a little tired.

[piano music]

[knock]

-[Charlotte] Hi. -Hi.

Uh, did Julie left a portrait book in the car.

I can't find her in the schoolyard

so I thought maybe you would give it to her.

-I will. -Thanks.

-Thanks. -More Dickinson?

Yates. Oh, do you know this one? It's-- oh!

-What? -Spider!

-Okay, I'll get it. -No, no, no!

-Don't k*ll it! -Don't k*ll it?

Don't, get that piece of paper.

And kind of scooch him under it.

-You're serious? -Yeah.

Now, be careful of its legs.

Now fold it over so it forms a cradle.

[paper crinkling]

That's it. Now take it to the door.

Oh.

And shake it out.

[paper crinkling]

[Charlotte sighs]

I'm sorry, this is such a female stereotype.

I can't even believe this came up...

but I can't touch spiders.

I'm good with everything else, really.

-Bees, mice, worms. -But no spiders.

Ugh, I'm the original arachnephobe.

Then I know a great movie we could go see.

Oh, no way. Forget it.

And I didn't mean to imply that you're a brute.

That's another stereotype that I hate.

That... women care more about life than men.

I know that's untrue, especially when I see

the way you act with Julie.

Does this mean you don't want to go... see a movie?

No, that's not what I meant.

Well, listen, I haven't dated in 20 years.

This is very, very, very difficult for me.

So why, why don't we just...

get to know each other.

Don't date?

Not technically.

Fine.

Why don't we meet after school

and go get something to eat maybe?

Fine.

-You name a place where we meet. -Lavieres, five o'clock.

-Fine. -Great.

No problem, no pressure. No dating.

[instrumental music]

[bell rings]

I'll be careful.

Excuse me.

[elevator rings]

[telephone ringing]

I told her to be here at nine o'clock.

-She's not even close. -[sneezes]

Well, don't say anything. It's her very first day.

What can I say? Is Mrs. Richfield's niece.

Susie!

-Welcome. -Thanks.

My aunt told me to say that. Thanks, you know, for the job.

All I did was mention your name.

You got this job strictly on merit.

Strictly on merit.

Oh, Bob, Bob Phillips, Susie Richfield.

Glad to have you on board.

This opening came up because the last receptionist

had trouble making it in here by nine o'clock.

-Eleven would be better. -What's that?

My breakfast.

Is there any coffee around here?

Barbara called in sick and we wouldn't have asked you

-if it weren't an emergency. -Oh, it's no problem.

I don't teach a class till three.

Well, I thank you so much.

We will have lots of fun.

-Bye! -Bye, peaches.

Guess what? I got this nose right here.

This phone has way too many buttons.

Okay.

But to answer the phone, we push the blinking light.

Then to put the call on hold, push the hold button.

Then you just simply buzz whoever's office that you need.

[phone ringing] Okay, so blinking light...

ring, push, buzz.

[phone ringing]

Is someone going to answer the phone or what?

[whispering] "Good morning, Sumner Company".

Hello. What do you want?

-Paige Madison? Who's that? -Matheson. Tell them to--

[chuckles] Oops.

Think we should take him for something to eat

or go straight home, let him get settled?

I think we should ask him what he'd like to do.

He's going to need some clothes.

He's got to catch up on his school work.

Should have got his sizes, you know.

Picked up some pants and sweaters for him, you know?

And I forgot to get the reading lamp for his bedroom.

Well, it's not the end of the world.

We'll put it in when he gets home.

Well, I want everything ready, you know?

I don't want him to feel like

we're rearranging our lives just for him.

-I want him to feel welcomed. -He does feel welcome.

Back to his father?

How can they possibly send him back to his father?

-It's a judgement call. -What's happening?

The judge is sending Jason back to his father.

-But he's not safe there. -How can you do that?

[Deputy] It's not up to me, Mrs. MacKenzie.

If it were up to me, he'd be in foster care right now.

We made our case, but the father expressed contrition

and agreed to counseling.

Mr. Lochner was very convincing in there

and the judge bought his argument.

Maybe we should appeal.

-You have no standing. -You, your department!

This is the adjudicator's digression.

You can't do that to him.

There's got to be something that can be done.

We'll monitor the situation very closely.

[Karen] That's not enough.

[dramatic music]

So I'll give you a call at the office.

And I really appreciate everything you've done.

[music continues]

So let's get this show on the--

Jason? Jason?

Jason!

Get in the back. And lay down.

[TV chatter]

Hi, honey.

[Gary exhales]

The kids made you a "get well" book.

That's because you told them I was sick.

How are you feeling?

Never felt better in my life.

Can't stand the color blue and I have to stare at it



And I just ruined my nails with that stupid book.

They look fine to me.

As if you cared.

I do care.

Because I love you.

And I want you to get better.

And you have two beautiful children

who need their mother.

And I need you.

[keys clinking]

There's your mommy. Go on, show your picture.

-Oh, hi, sweetheart. -Mommy!

-Where's daddy? -Oh, he's running errands.

-Has he called? -No.

No? Oh.

-Meg. -I want to show him my picture.

I see it's very pretty. He'll be home soon, I'm sure.

Why don't you go upstairs and wash up?

Well, we had the best time.

I can't thank you enough for watching her.

Oh, are you kidding? It was my pleasure. Look.

Look at these drawings.

Most children her age don't draw on perspective.

Do you realize how precocious she is?

Well...

Karen.

I hope you won't think this is out of line,

but my brother's loss was your gain and Meg's.

I think Greg was wrong to give her up.

I suspect his motives were selfish as usual, but...

The result is clearly to her advantage.

She is thriving in this atmosphere.

We... try.

Well, even if Greg could have done this well,

I just shudder to think what position

Meg would have been in if he had kept her.

I mean, his health is so poor

I mean, imagine losing two parents.

-I can't. -Strange, isn't it?

If he had kept her and died.

I could have ended up raising her.

You know, it's terrible to think of things like this,

but...

have you named a guardian in case...?

Yes, yes.

When we adopted Meg, we made out new wills,

and we named... Val.

Oh.

[melancholic music]

You know, if that becomes a problem,

and you don't have anybody else in mind...

I really think she is adorable.

And I see so much of my own family in her.

Oh, no, no, please. No, I don't meet Greg.

I mean, I just see so much of Katie.

Oh, well, you've done a wonderful job with Katie.

Thank you.

I'm glad... that Meg is with you.

You're everything a parent should be.

and Mack too.

Well, Mack takes his parenting very seriously.

[music continues]

Unfortunately, the medicine isn't working.

Your friend isn't responding.

About 10% of patients don't.

[Gary sighs]

Will she... recover?

Well, she... could get better on her own.

How long could that take?

Oh, there's no way of telling.

It could happen tomorrow... or never.

[Steve] You'll really like this next one.

[Katie laughs] Great!

I think that's when I washed the match.

You seemed to win a lot more

before you start dyeing your hair.

-Don't make fun! -You're superstitious.

Well, if I was, I wouldn't tell you.

Hey, you shot a picture of my mom.

-Oh, is this your mom? -Yeah.

Yeah, I noticed her in the stands.

She seemed very interested.

-She's a great mom. -You can keep it.

Thanks.

All right, I need to schedule some casual shots of you

at your home.

Hey, I don't remember agreeing to this project.

-Come on. -I'm on a losing streak.

Nobody wants a photo essay about someone who's losing.

Well, maybe if you agree to do the essay,

your losing streak will end.

-[chuckles] Stop. -You are superstitious.

I'll tell you what. I'll do it.

As long as you don't publish this photo.

-Deal. -Okay.

Shouldn't you call to your house?

Yeah.

[birds chirping]

-Hey! -What?

Hey, you hit my car!

Don't have a cow, I barely touched it.

Some people take pride in their possessions.

Some people have a narcissistic attachment to their possessions.

-There's paint on it. -Where?

Right there.

-Where? -There!

[Steve laughs]

I'm sorry, I don't have my electron microscope with me.

Let me guess, you don't have any insurance either.

[laughs] Insurance? For this?

[sighs] People like you never do.

Nice combinations with preoccupied with materialism

and heavily into stereotyping.

Now wait a minute, my car gets smashed

and you get offended?

Oh, first it was hit, now it's smashed.

What's going to be next? Destroyed?

Here.

Good as new, you don't even have to bring any attorneys.

[car engine revving]

You're welcome. Airhead.

Moron.

[jazz upbeat music]

[music continues]

That's a nice jacket.

Thanks. I had to change for court today.

You look great.

Oh, I had a big meeting with my principal.

[seagulls squawking]

You know, when food is flavorful,

you don't need to eat a huge amount to be satisfied.

And it's wise to eat light at night.

I always feel better the next day if I do.

Yeah, I always look for the little heart on the menu

that signifies low fat and... low salt.

Me too.

It's amazing what they're doing with herbs nowadays.

[clink]

-That's a lie. -What?

I've been lying all day.

I lied about Julie misplacing her book.

I stole the damn book so I'd get a chance to see you.

I lied about these clothes. I've been shopping all day,

bought new shoes, my feet are k*lling me.

And I lied about this food.

I don't like this food. In fact, I hate this food.

[laughing] I hate it a lot.

I am a meat and potatoes man.

I like science fiction movies, old Marvel Comics.

And I like gardening, I must admit.

I do a better load of laundry than anybody I know.

See, I don't use a lot of detergent

and I put my clothes to a double rinse cycle.

[chuckling] It's crazy.

I hate French menus.

I don't like people who smoke in public.

I, uh... don't like baseball.

I know it's supposed to be the All American sport,

but I do not like baseball, move's too slow for me.

So I keep my mouth shut.

I...

I suppose I thought if you saw the real me,

you wouldn't be interested.

[R&B music playing]

You don't have to worry about that.

-[Karen] Mack, is that you? -Yeah.

Where have you been? Are you all right?

[keys clink]

I've been all over the place and I'm fine.

Where is he?

-Where is who? -Cut it out!

I'm not going to tell you where he is or who he is.

-Mack! -What?

Because if I do, you might become an accessory.

[crickets chirping]

My mom wanted to join us, but she had a late class.

Oh, what's she studying?

Oh, nothing. She's a teacher.

She teaches anthropology.

Ah.

So...

Did... your mother encourage you to play tennis?

Yeah. She always encouraged me to do anything I want.

What about brothers and sisters? Was she as supportive of them?

-I'm an only child. -Ah, so she dotes on you.

Yeah, constantly.

No, wait, that might sound bad in an article.

I just want to say that she's always...

encouraged me and always attended my games.

And I always found money... whenever I needed it

for equipment or lessons.

What about your father?

Well, my dad died two years ago.

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

How long were they married?

Um, 22 years.

-It's a long time. -Yeah.

That was... real sad.

Real sad. That is... bad grammar.

"Real sad". Don't, don't write "real sad".

Say, "really sad".

How long have they known each other

before they were married?

They only dated two weeks before they eloped.

Your mother sounds rather impetuous.

[chuckles]

She must have been, but I've never seen it.

To me, she always seems very thoughtful and stable.

Almost... stodgy.

But that has to be off the record.

Promise me that "stodgy" is off the record.

Don't worry.

Okay.

Well, what were your parents like?

No fair. I'm interviewing you.

But... they were great.

I thought so.

[sniffs]

Um, do you have any milk or cream for this?

Oh, yeah, I'm sorry I didn't even ask you if you wanted any.

-It's just a little strong. -Okay, sure. I'll go get it.

[piano music]

Why waste water cleaning a picture?

[music continues]

Thanks.

[dramatic music]

Meg is upstairs reading herself to sleep.

I hope I helped.

-What are you gonna do? -Cold milk.

Quit acting as if nothing happened.

Who's looking after Jason right now?

Right this very minute.

-I am. -Is someone else with him?

He's safe.

If you're not with him, how do you know he's safe?

-I know. -Mack.

He could get lost or hurt.

-He won't. -What?

I mean, really, What are you going to do?

I know what I'm not going to do.

I'm not going to let his father beat him up again.

[music continues]

[sighs]

Look, Karen.

I'm not advocating kidnapping.

People who do what you think I've done should be prosecuted,

Have to be prosecuted.

But letting Jason go back home is worse

than me getting prosecuted.

Did I ever tell you about the time

I was leaving the courthouse about three years ago?

There I am in my standard issue

loyally three-piece suit and across the parking lot

is some guy beating the hell out of this woman.

She's lying on the sidewalk and he's pounding her

with a six-pack of beer.

I said to myself, "I don't need this today"

as I ran over there.

Now I'm hoping and praying that I don't get into a fight.

So I'm screaming at the top of my lungs.

This guy looks up and sees this crazy man running at him.

He stops hitting it, so I get a little closer.

I see him sizing me up. Can I take this guy?

Now, I'm yelling at the top of my lungs.

He sees this crazy guy coming at him and he says

"This guy's crazy enough to hurt me", and he runs away.

It was a situation that you know,

you hate to be part of, but you can't walk away.

You want to, but you can't.

You know, and this is what I really want.

I want to go to sleep tonight and wake up in the morning

knowing that this problem is gone.

And that's what I really want.

But that's not what's going to happen.

I wish this never happened.

Jason was dumped in my lap,

just like the guy with the six-pack.

A couple of months ago, I didn't know the kid existed.

But now... I just can't walk away.

I can't abandon him.

Where... where are you going?

[sighs] Gotta get the kid his dinner.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Oh, sweetheart, you should be sleeping.

Oh, I can't. I'm...

I'm worried about the match tomorrow.

Why are you up?

The wind outside was disturbing me.

I wish I weren't such a light sleeper.

So you're worried about paying the bills.

Silly to worry about money.

But you do.

[scoffs] I do.

And... it makes me angry that I do.

Nobody should have to worry about money.

It should just be there, then we could all just go

about doing what we do best.

Human beings were meant for nobler pursuits.

But mom, you work so hard.

I mean, you teach...

you publish articles in scientific journals.

I mean, you bring enlightenment to the world.

And me, well, what do I do? I play tennis.

You listen to me.

There is as much beauty in a well ex*cuted serve

as there is... in the most beautiful of pirouettes.

So don't you ever...

ever belittle what you do.

Okay.

I just... wish I could do a little bit better.

You will do fine tomorrow.

I haven't been doing fine.

Well, the last match has very little to do with the next.

I want to win so badly.

Well, honey, everyone wants to win.

You have to expect to win.

What if I don't win?

Then you just lost the match.

But you certainly learned how to play that game

a little bit better, mh?

And what's important is learning how to play.

Because there'll always be another match.

[instrumental music]

You didn't have to wait, huh?

I couldn't sleep.

Well...

maybe it's the Santa Ana winds, huh?

Is there stuff you're not telling me?

[chuckles]

I can't tell you about Jason.

I mean about yourself.

Karen, you know, my old man was tough

and he was wrong and he made mistakes.

What did he do?

It's not, uh...

It's not about what he did, it's...

The gory details are almost boring.

It's about the way he made me feel, you know?

He made me feel like...

I couldn't do anything.

And what I thought and felt...

I didn't matter or I guessed that...

[sighs deeply]

I wasn't worth anything.

And I...

I think that young people need encouragement.

It's like a plant needs sunshine.

Land of sun...

[music continues]

It's worse than getting smacked around.

Which... he was also good at.

Mack...

I look at myself and I think...

-What am I doing to Meg? -Meg?

[sighs] What am I doing to my own child?

Am I like my father? I'm not hitting her.

But what happens when I raise my voice

or I take away a privilege?

What does that make her feel like?

Mack, that little girl is blessed

to have you as her father.

Karen.

I'm spending too much time away from her.

I'm staring at a criminal charge, it's like...

It's like I'm putting everything else before my family.

Meg knows you love her.

Children don't always listen to what we say,

but they learn from watching how we act.

And that little girl not only knows you love her,

but that you care about other people.

-And truth and justice. -And the American way?

It's a line from the Superman TV show.

You have all the virtues that people should have.

-Same Mack, right? -Hardly.

You always forget to close the kitchen cabinet doors.

We all make mistakes. I mean...

I just helped Meg build that diorama for her class,

and then the teacher told me

she was supposed to do it by herself!

And there I was, feeling miserable,

thinking that I was a complete failure as a mother.

And I've already raised children.

I mean, you would think I would get it right by now.

We're never going to be perfect.

But I do know one thing. I know I'm never going

to let that little devil trick me into building

another class project.

I wish I could change what happened to you.

I can't.

I just want you to know...

how much you're loved.

[music continues]

[ding]

Susie, do I have any messages?

Uh, someone called from...

-Eunice something. -UNITechnics?

-Could be. -Did you get a number?

-Was I supposed to? -Did you get a name?

Lana... Graft?

No, no, wait, that was the lady from Wart Tubers Bank.

You bounced a check.

[sighs]

Susie, I think it would be a lot easier

if you wrote the messages down.

I have to take them and write them down?

Well, yes.

Now, if someone calls from UNITechnics,

please be sure I get that call.

I've been trying for weeks to make a contact there.

What is this UNITechnics?

-A big deal, that's what. -So be sure I get that call.

UNA...Technics.

[phone ringing]

Sumner Group, may I help you?

[gasps] Just a minute.

Linda, it's UNI-whatever!

-UNITechnics? -That's it.

I'll take it to my office. Tell him to hold on!

I know what to say. I know it's important.

I know you want the call. That's why I gave it to you.

[exhales]

I'll put your call through now.

[phone ringing]

Sumner Group, may I help you? Of course.

-What happened to my call? -I put it through.

There's no one there.

-Oh. -What "oh"?

Well, I pushed the wrong button.

That's okay. I'll call them back.

You did get a name, didn't you?

No, but I'm sure Miss Matheson did.

Miss Matheson?

That's who I put the call through to.

-You gave UNITechnics to Paige? -Aha.

Well, don't worry, I handled it.

I'm heading over to UNITechnics right now.

Looks like we've got a new account.

This is good for the company.

[instrumental music]

I made these for Jason.

For whom?

-Very funny. -You never made cookies for me.

-Hey. -Hey. Speaking of the devil.

Mendoza, we're going out to lunch, you want to join us?

I'm not staying because I'm not here.

This meeting never happened.

Peggy. Frank.

Hey. If you're not here, I'm not here either.

And I never heard what you never said.

Give up the boy, Mack.

Don't you have something better to do with your time?

The DA is working with the Children's Services on this,

and they have two witnesses who saw you

running off with the boy.

A couple of court clerks coming back from lunch saw you,

and they've given sworn statements.

So get the kid back to the father

or the protective custody, or you're going to be

at the receiving end of half a dozen criminal charges

and the father's lawsuit to boot.

There's more than one deputy DA

who wouldn't mind dumping on Mack MacKenzie.

I won't say goodbye because I was never here.

[door closes]

[sigh]

Love it.

Greggy!

Oh, the corporate mogul busy at work.

-[laughing] Guess what? -What?

Katie just broke her losing streak.

-Well, that's great. -Katie.

[laughing] Dude, I crushed her.

I'm the hottest player since Monica Seles.

It's that weight lifting, I told you.

No, it wasn't the weights. It was my hair.

-Your hair? -Red wasn't working.

So...

-Ta-dah. -I dyed it back.

[chuckles]

Now, I know it's really silly to be superstitious,

but heck, if it works.

So you haven't said anything. What do you think?

Well, I think it suits you.

[chuckles]

Are you serious?

I got three estimates for the body work

and the lowest one was $175.

- Now, I will accept that . -I can't afford $175.

Send it to your insurance company.

This is a joke.

Well, it probably is to you,

but the fact of the matter is you damaged my car

and you are responsible for the damage.

Look, I do body work.

Why don't you bring the car over and I'll knockout the dent.

All right? You already have my address.

[Steve] Okay? See you.

[phone line cuts]

[sighs]

-So, how's it going? -Pretty good.

-Any problems? -Nope.

Located a job yet?

-I sold a picture to The Times. -That's a start.

Also doing a photo essay on tennis players.

But no steady income?

My parents left me some money.

Don't get yourself into a hole.

You get yourself into a hole, you'll start getting ideas.

And if one of those ideas leads to trouble,

I'm going to ship you back to prison.

[dramatic music]

Yeah.

See ya.

[music continues]

I'm not saying I know a thing about Jason.

But if I did, and I help you people find him

then I want some kind of guarantee

that his father's not going to hurt him.

I can guarantee that we'll do everything in our--

Guarantee that he won't be hurt.

You want a cop posted inside the house?

-Will that satisfy you? -Around the clock.

-We don't post cops inside-- -Then outside!

What the hell is the matter with you?

We've promised to give this kid our closest attention.

I've seen your attention.

Last time you sent him home, he ended up with a broken rib.

It was a judgment call, and the boy didn't cooperate.

This time he did cooperate.

Now he's stuck with another judgment call.

-Bad judgment! -I'm sorry.

The world isn't as wise as you are, Mr. MacKenzie.

Must make life very difficult for you.

[instrumental music]

♪ Lay back easy ♪

♪ Buckle your seat ♪

♪ Can never be too careful ♪

♪ It's what my daddy told me ♪

♪ Just close your eyes ♪

♪ And I will drive us home ♪

♪ Look at those branches ♪

♪ Sycamore trees ♪

♪ Straight up to heaven ♪

♪ Just as high as they please ♪

♪ I was just thinking how much you mean to me ♪

♪ Now sometimes it might seem ♪

♪ All I do is go ♪

♪ You might get mad and think I won't understand ♪

♪ I'm getting much too old ♪

♪ One weird sleep ♪

♪ I don't want to wake you ♪

♪ On such a peaceful night ♪

♪ I want you to know ♪

♪ Always on your side ♪

♪ When I met your mom ♪

♪ She was just 19 ♪

♪ Prettiest smile I think I'd ever see ♪

♪ She might tell you different ♪

♪ But I swept her off her feet ♪

♪ We used to lie in that shaded grove ♪

♪ We made plans for when we got old ♪

♪ Out of all of those plans ♪

♪ You turned out the best of all ♪

♪ Sometimes it might seem ♪

♪ Like I just don't care ♪

♪ And we'll disagree ♪

♪ But you wait and see ♪

♪ When you need us, we'll always be there ♪

♪ I know it's late ♪

♪ I don't want to wake you ♪

♪ On such a peaceful night ♪

♪ Want you to know ♪

♪ I'm always on your side ♪

♪ I want you to know ♪

♪ Want you to know ♪♪

You're gonna handle the Peterson hearing, huh?

Yeah.

And this guy...

I haven't had a chance to get back to him.

-Maybe you could? -Okay, yeah, sure.

Well, I thought they'd be here by now.

You know, I thought it'd be better here

in front of Meg, you know?

Marion Patrick MacKenzie?

About time you got here.

I have a warrant for your arrest.

[instrumental music]

[handcuffs clicking]

[narrator] Next on Knots Landing.

Will you tell the court where Jason Lochner was staying?

-No. -Then I have no choice

but to hold you in contempt of court.

I kept asking myself,

I said, "why does he want me locked up in here?"

"Why does he need me out of the way?"

And then I realized, you have a woman.

-You're a fraud. -I am a fraud.

But I'm no bigger fraud than you are, now, am I?

I guess if you never had it, you can't miss it.

Never had what?

The money you were supposed to get

from your grandfather's trust fund when you got married.

Your mother told me all about it.

[theme music]