11x20 - Wrong for Each Other

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[narrator] Previously on "Knots Landing. "

Linda, what are you doing here?

I work here. I just got a job.

Paige, you're going out with a crooked cop.

Do you have one bit of evidence

to back up a word of what you just said?

So you don't think that Greg Sumner has standards?

He didn't when I knew him.

Unless you call "Putting yourself first" standards.

There's a certain irony

in your accusing someone else of not having standards.

I don't need you,

and I don't need grandfather's money.

I'm glad to hear it.

He loves me, mother.

Greg loves me.

Of course he does, dear.

And I'm the Queen of England.

I want you to suffer.

The way your victims suffered.

I hated k*lling Mary Frances,

but I had to.

She had cameride poisoning.

Like you do now.

[instrumental music]

That guy didn't come here just to confess.

He did something. Could be a b*mb.

-The room is clean. -Suspect wasn't even armed.

We got to move him.

There is another room available down the hall.

[Tom] Move him if you want. This room is clean.

-We got to move him. -All right, then down the hall.

-Let's go. -Assistant.

[Tom] I think you're overreacting, MacKenzie.

[Mack] Too bad. We're moving.

We'll have to move Security then.

Good. Then move security.

[man 1] Watch out for the IV. The cord's getting tangled.

Keep it moving, folks. Come on.



Cancel that code. Respiratory therapy down here now.

-Come on. -Moving him to another room.

-Is he all right? -He looks fine to me.

Stop. All right, now, back him in carefully.

What's going on?

[monitor beeping]

What's happening here?

-Is something wrong? -He won't let go.

The paralysis is subsiding.

The swelling near his spine must be going down.

-That's a good sign. -There's something wrong.

Everything is fine.

His pupils, his pulse.

Everything is in place.

I'll check his IV.

[Mack] That's it.

There is something wrong. Get it out.

I can't take that out without a doctor's order.

-It's the IV. -Can't somebody do something?

I can.

Get this analyzed.

Get him a new IV.

[reporter] Police have apprehended a man

believed to be responsible for the near fatal sh**ting

of industrialist Greg Sumner,

the suspect has also been linked

to the recent assassination of Sumner's daughter

and to today's death of Robert Willis,

head of Oakman Industries,

a subsidiary of the Sumner Group.

He confessed just moments ago outside Sumner's hospital room,

saying his deeds were ex*cuted

in protest to the Sumner Group's activities

in 3rd world countries, which he claims

have endangered thousands of lives.

More on this as it develops.

Now, can we watch?

Honey, can't you find anything more fun to do?

[man] And she is a fine...

It's you, mommy.

...she's informed. Mackenzie tackles some tough topics

without being either exploitative or preachy.

She's even relaxed enough to bring her own son

onto the set for a hug.

If you haven't tuned into her talk show,

do it tomorrow, it's called "Open Mic,"

but I'd be surprised if it isn't soon called

The Karen McKenzie Show.

Either way, it's the thinking person's talk show.

Oprah, watch out.

That was fun, mommy.

[Karen laughs]

Yes, yes, it was.

-Kids asleep yet? -No, not yet.

Betsy needs her new dolly.

Have you seen it?

-Come in here. -What?

Come here. Come here. Come on.

-I gotta find this doll. -Come on.

She's probably asleep by now anyway.

-Not without her dolly-- -Woman.

[Val chuckles]

-That's better, isn't it? -Mm-hmm.

-Got some good news. -What?

I spoke to my attorney today.

He's going to start the paperwork on the adoptions.

What?

I'm not just going to be the husband around here.

I'm going to be daddy.

I like the sound of that. "Daddy."

[Danny chuckles]

-Danny. -What?

Don't you think you should have told me

that you were calling an attorney?

I wanted to be a surprise.

I don't like surprises like this.

This is something that we definitely need to discuss.

Well, I told you I was thinking about doing it.

-You were all for it. -I never said, I was all for it.

You never said you weren't.

I just.

I have to think about it, that's all.

Okay, fine.

What's to think about?

What's best for Bobby and Betsy.

You don't think it's best for Betsy and Bobby

to have a father?

Gary is their father.

How did I know you were thinking about Gary?

-What about me, Val? -I am thinking about you.

I'm thinking about Gary. I'm thinking about the children.

I'm thinking about everybody.

Stop thinking about Gary, okay?

Forget about Gary.

Kids don't even know he's their father,

for Christ's sake.

They're your children, you're my wife,

I'm their father, okay?

[dramatic music]

I'll take this to Betsy.

[engine rumbling]

[car door shut]

Gary.

The kids aren't here.

-What? -Danny took 'em to breakfast.

I told him that you were coming.

Val did too, before she left this morning,

but he just up and decided to go for pancakes.

[Gary] Well, I arranged this yesterday.

Notice that he did not invite me to go along with him.

I mean, he purposely excluded me

because he knew that I didn't approve.

Honey, I really did try to call you.

No. It's not your fault.

[sighs]

[birds chirping]

Linda.

Nice outfit. I suppose that's where

my support payments will be going, huh?

I'm starting a new job. Do you mind?

-What do you want? -Layoff my brother?

Well, I'll see anybody I want to see.

Michael's a nice guy. He doesn't deserve to be hurt.

I wasn't planning on hurting Michael.

-That's reassuring. -I don't need to listen to this.

You don't listen to anything.

You talk too much. That's your problem.

But you better listen to this.

You walked all over me.

Don't do it to Michael.

You got it?

Is that supposed to be a threat?

Take it any way you want.

[scoffs]

-Hey. -Eric, what are you doing here?

Mom got some letters at home for you.

She wanted me to bring them by.

You don't have to make a special trip for that.

Hey, don't worry. It's my pleasure. See you.

Okay.

[engine turnover]

[Danny] Oh, hey, kids. Look, it's Gary.

-[Betsy] Hi. -Hi, guys.

How come you didn't come this morning?

-I was here. -We waited.

But Danny said, you couldn't come.

Oh, is this your day with the kids? I'm sorry.

I could swear Val said, that this whole thing was off.

They were so disappointed.

I took them to the museum myself.

But he didn't take us to the park afterwards.

He promised, but then he said, no.

Betsy cried.

Then he said, we were spoiled.

They misunderstood, you know kids.

Well, the museum was enough fun.

-Do you thank, Danny? -Thank you.

Okay, go see Aunt Ginny.

[car revving]

[car revving]

Hey, sorry about the misunderstanding.

Wasn't a misunderstanding.

I thought you changed your plan.

I don't go back on my word with those kids, my kids.

-And you shouldn't either. -Hey, look, pal,

I want advice on how to deal with children.

I'm not going to be consulting you.

Not someone who deliberately discredits me

in front of them behind my back.

[chuckles]

You know, only somebody like you

would think of something like that.

I don't dare tell those kids what I think of you.

They wouldn't sleep at night.

Face it, pal, they don't like you.

Dogs probably don't like you.

When dogs and kids don't like you.

You got a problem, man.

There's something wrong with you.

Relax, Gary.

They'll learn to like me.

Somehow, someway, they'll learn to like me.

You know, it takes years.

You see.

I'm going to be their father.

I filed for custody.

Oh.

And Val agrees.

[dramatic music]

-Michael. -Linda, hi.

-I didn't see you there. -Oh, good.

I thought you were mad at me

for taking the job and not talking it over.

-You don't need my permission. -Well, I know that.

It's just, well, some people think that

too much togetherness is hard on their relationship.

I guess we'll find out.

You know, I'm a researcher, I'm sure we'll be working together.

-Ah. That's great. -Yeah.

So you want to go out tonight and celebrate?

-Maybe have dinner or something? -I don't think we should.

Oh, is there a policy against employees dating?

-No. -Good.

That's so archaic.

So come on, I'll even treat.

I just feel so... employed.

No, I don't think we should.

Things are settled with Eric.

I have a lot of errands to run

and I got a lot of work to take home.

Bring it to my place.

[chuckles]

Well, I have to use my computer.

Oh.

And of course, you don't want me to go home with you

because Eric's still there.

Uh, well, I'm not living at home.

I'm staying at Olivia's place.

It's just that I have a lot of work to do tonight. That's all.

That's okay, you don't have to give me any more excuses.

I know as soon as Eric's left town,

you're gonna feel a lot more comfortable.

See you.

[dramatic music]

[sighs]

[gasps]

-Hi, beautiful. -Aw.

How was your day?

Um, lonely.

-Very lonely. -Oh.

[instrumental music]

[keys jingles]

[Anne] Hi, sweetheart.

-Mother? -I love your apartment.

The super let me in.

Give me a kiss.

This is my mother, Anne Matheson.

Mother, this is Tom Ryan.

It's very nice to meet you, Mrs. Matheson.

Call me Anne.

Okay, so why are you here?

Do I need a reason to visit my daughter?

Well, you usually do.

I haven't been the world's greatest mother.

But I do know the importance of family.

I was shocked to hear the news

that Greg Sumner lost his daughter.

It must have ruined a whole afternoon on the slopes.

I wasn't skiing.

I see. You were on a cruise.

The important thing is how the news

affected me, Paige.

It made me realize how short life is.

What little opportunity we have to reach out to one another.

How much I love my daughter.

Well, it's nice to see you too, mother.

Now, shall I call a taxi to take you to your hotel?

-Paige. -Hotels are so impersonal.

You ring for room service

and they bring you whatever you want.

I thought it'd be fun to stay here.

[Anne] Unless, of course, you two want to be alone.

Oh, no, no, no.

Um, I was just going.

Um, I'll talk to you later.

Let her stay.

It's very nice to meet you.

-Bye. -Bye.

[door opens]

[door shut]

You can stay on the couch.

I hope I didn't ruin your evening with, uh...

Tom.

[Paige] He's too young for you, mother.

Dianne wants to see you.

I was just reviewing my notes on the next show.

She said now.

Excuse me. You wanted to see me?

We were supposed to get together before today's show

to go over next month's guest list.

Didn't you get my message?

Oh, I got your message.

Well, something came up and I--

Just be sure and let me know when you can make it.

-I'll drop everything. -I can make it tomorrow.

Um, look, I'm sorry about what happened today.

But my little girl had a toothache

and I had to take her to the dentist.

Couldn't you sitter handle those things?

Well, yeah.

But, you know, she was afraid. She's only--

Nobody likes to go to the dentist.

We meet tomorrow at 1 o'clock.

If my daughter doesn't have another toothache.

Yeah. [laughs]

First you bring your son on the show for hugs and kisses.

Then you skip a meeting

because your daughter has a toothache?

I mean...

All right, I know that you're new at all of this,

so let me give you some advice.

Get your priorities straight.

I have my priorities straight.

[sighs] We'll let your ratings decide that.

-We're okay, right? -Um, yeah.

Uh, Ms. Mackenzie.

Hi, I'm Jeff Cameron, the associate producer.

-Oh, on what? -Your show.

-On this show? -Yeah.

-Oh. -Hi.

Well, why haven't we met?

Well, she keeps me hidden away.

I think she's afraid I'm going to steal her job or something.

-Are you? -Not really.

-Too bad. -Actually...

I'm the only pea who's lasted more than a few weeks with her.

Well, I don't envy you, or your job.

I think I can help you with Dianne if you want.

What do you mean?

Let me run interference for you

so you can worry about your end of the show.

You're the best. Don't worry.

I know how to handle these producer types.

[chuckles]

Yeah, I see what we're up against.

Nothing worse than a beginner who thinks she knows it all.

Tell me about it.

I'm sorry I ever suggested her for the job.

You know, when I first saw her, I thought she'd be great.

Who could know she'd turn out to be so difficult?

-Who can predict? -I'll tell you what.

You let me handle Karen Mackenzie.

I know how to deal with these instant celebrity types.

You just worry about your end of the show.

You're the best.

[scoffs]

[dramatic music]

Hi.

-Hi. -How's the research going?

Slow.

What are you doing here?

I didn't want to call you at home last night

because I know Danny doesn't like you to talk to me.

Are you going to let him adopt Betsy and Bobby?

I haven't made that decision yet.

How could you even consider it?

Because it's a decision that I have to make on my own.

Look.

I know you can't say anything bad about Danny

because he's your husband and I know how loyal you are.

It's one of the qualities I remember most about you.

So don't say anything. Just listen.

You and I both know that Danny is dead wrong on this.

I'm the father of those children and I love them.

Now, you and I are going to have to start

talking about this so we can decide

when it is we want to tell them I'm their father

-Whether we want to tell them. -No if, Val.

We have to tell them ourselves, before they find out

the wrong way from somebody else.

They deserve to know I'm the father.

That I didn't abandoned them,

that I didn't walk away from them.

It's a lot more complicated than that.

Yeah, it used to be. But there isn't anymore.

No, Gary, for me it's a lot more complicated

and I have a lot to consider.

When you thought Ben might come back,

I didn't push it.

Ben was legally their father,

and they knew him as their father

from the moment they came home.

But this is different.

They know Danny isn't their father.

I can be their father now.

Look, we can find a way to explain it to them.

Kids understand a lot more than we give them credit for.

Most of all, they understand being loved.

I want them to know how much I love them.

And how proud I am to be their father.

I want to tell them, Val.

Just think about it, okay?

[instrumental music]

Okay.

I've decided to give Jeff more upfront responsibilities.

He's going to be working with you on guest relations,

featured topics, PR, that sort of thing.

Consider him your right hand man.

Well, that sounds like a good arrangement.

I think it will be.

Well, I'm happy if you're happy.

I guess we're all happy.

Now, talk to her about the fan mail.

So I hear you want to answer your own fan mail.

-Yeah. Why not? -You wanna know why not?

Why?

-What's this? -143 pictures of fans.

And sons of fans who saw you hug your son on the show.

I think you'd like to see what their sons look like too.

Every Chippy, Spiky and Chucky

in the book and they all want to be on your show.

How you gonna handle it?

How should I know?

Is this your job too?

Now, it's our job.

Okay.

I have questions for him the minute he speaks

I need to know.

If he speaks...

The lab analysis came in on the IV.

It was heavily injected with cameride.

So what kind of damage can that do?

Cameride is known to cause liver damage,

kidney failure, blood disorders,

and that's when it's consumed through crops.

God knows what happens when it's administered directly.

-Nobody deserves this. -Maybe he did.

Jeez, you just will not give the guy a break.

-Will you? -Cameride?

Whether it was by intention or neglect.

He allowed his company

to manufacture a dangerous product.

Yeah, well, starving as dangerous too.

People need crops. It's a tough call.

[Mack] Then you develop a better product.

You supervise applications.

You do whatever you can to ensure the safety

of human beings, Greg Sumner doesn't care about people.

You can't keep pumping negative stuff out there

and not have some of it come back at you.

And maybe Greg Sumner finally got what he deserved.

Just tell me, when you were friends,

exactly what did you have in common?

We both like Johnny Rivers and a girl named Anne.

What are you doing here? You got your man.

Oh, you don't know how stuffy those police reports can be.

Anyway, I need some last minute details from--

Yeah, so do I. Unfortunately, he can't talk yet.

All right, wait a minute. Okay?

I don't blame you for being suspicious of me, okay?

That's what made you a good prosecutor.

Good investigator.

Mack, you know as well as I do

I had nothing to do with these shootings.

So I just think it would be in everybody's best interest

if we just let it be water under the bridge.

Okay? Come on. No hard feelings.

You know, when he wakes up, he's going to bury you.

He's going to talk about what you did for Oakman.

Sumner's got nothing on me, Mack.

-We'll see. -What is with you?

You act disappointed that I'm not the k*ller.

You're a dirty cop. That's just as bad.

Yeah, well, nobody believes you, MacKenzie.

Not even your own daughter.

[Mack] Paige. It's me. I've got to talk to you.

Hi, Mack. Paige isn't here.

You wanna wait?

What are you doing here?

-I'm here to see our daughter. -Our daughter?

You disowned her.

You know, when I heard that Greg Sumner lost his daughter

it made me realize that I'm lucky to have mine.

I want to be a part of her life.

Oh.

I don't see why this is so hard for everyone.

Why can't I show some concern for my own daughter?

Fine.

You want to be involved with her? That's fine.

Then you might as well know about the jerk

she's going out with.

I met him.

He's a liar and a crook.

He could get away with that.

D-don't you have anything else you can put on?

By the way.

How's Karen?

I'm glad you could get away from the hospital.

[Karen] You needed the break.

There didn't seem to be much I could do.

You know, I've been trying to get into this restaurant

for months. How did you do it?

I didn't. My associate producer made the reservations.

-I hadn't even heard of it. -The Bermuda Onion?

This is the new in place, Karen.

I just wish I'd come here with more of an appetite.

Ladies, I have your table ready.

-Right this way, please. -Good.

Oh, I didn't order the champagne.

Oh, compliments of Jeff Cameron.

That's my associate producer.

Not for me. Where is he?

Oh, he phoned it in. Enjoy your evening, ladies.

Thank you.

Sounds like he's looking for a raise.

I don't sign his paycheck.

Maybe he thinks it's part of his job.

Is it? I have no idea.

Love your show.

Oh, uh...

Thanks.

Well, at least when I go out with Greg,

people don't always recognize him.

That's something I guess.

Come on.

I don't know why I feel like I have to defend him.

There's nothing that you or Mack could say about Greg

that I haven't already sometimes said myself.

It's just been, uh...

Very hard watching him fight for his life.

I...

I know it's natural to feel protective because...

You were with him when he was shot,

but you don't have to feel obligated

to be at the hospital day and night.

Karen, that is not it.

Why are you there?

Because I'm in love with him.

Come on, he's an incredible man.

He was a prominent senator.

He's been married to some phenomenal women.

But in the biggest crisis of his life, he's alone.

No friends. No family.

A paid employee

who comes to the hospital with his pajamas.

You might say that that's because he's self-serving,

mean and shallow.

Someone else might say it's because he's... sensitive.

And afraid of being hurt.

So he alienates himself

from the people who want to be close to him.

I don't want to be there in case he dies.

I want to be there in case he lives.

Excuse me, Mrs. Mackenzie.

The customers in the booth have asked for your autograph.

May I have one too?

[instrumental music]

What's this? A PTA meeting.

-Where were you. -With Tom?

Working late, and if you'll both excuse me,

I have a hot date.

-With Tom? -With Tom.

[Mack] Paige.

Just because he didn't pull the trigger on Greg Sumner

and his daughter doesn't mean he wasn't a part of this mess.

-He wasn't. -He wasn't?

I know for a fact he beat up an innocent old man for Oakman.

And I'll bring him here to tell you himself...

If that's what I have to do.

I don't care what some little old man has to say.

[Mack] Then get this straight.

Tom just doesn't take money to look the other way.

He hurts people.

Someday he's gonna hurt you

and nobody's worth that.

Mack has always been interesting.

But before you get too upset,

let's put this in perspective.

I, for one, can tell you that Mack

has ridiculously high standards.

I mean, Tom's a policeman,

and policeman sometimes have to make judgment calls.

And we can't all agree on every move they make.

Maybe Tom has broken a few bones here and there.

There are a lot of people who do a lot of worse.

Greg Sumner, for instance.

You used to date him, didn't you, honey?

[chuckles] He wanted to date me when I was your age too.

But I wouldn't go out with him.

Anyway, the point is

that Greg has probably caused thousands of deaths

that he doesn't even know about.

Well, that's what the madman who shot him claims.

And it didn't bother you to date him.

This may not be the greatest news about Tom,

but on the other hand.

With a man like that.

And I mean no offense to your father.

But at least you'd never be bored.

So what you're saying is that I should still date Tom.

I don't see why not.

Oh, thank you for helping me think things through.

Hello, Tom.

I'm not going to be able to make it tonight

and I don't think I'll be able to make it tomorrow.

I'll talk to you later. Bye.

Anything that you recommend

couldn't possibly be good advice.

How was dinner?

I had an A table.

Never had an A table before.

See? If I hadn't shown up for that televised hug,

you'd probably still be eating by the swing kitchen doors.

And so you're going.

I've settled things.

It's time to get back to my job.

I've never gone through a divorce.

I'm sorry, you have to.

I was upset at first.

I blamed myself.

But the more I thought about it...

the more I realize it wasn't my fault.

Sometimes it's nobody's fault.

You're trying not to say I told you so,

So I'll say it for you.

You were right.

You were right about Linda.

I thought she was so self assured and intelligent.

When really she was just selfish and opinionated.

I'm better off without her.

I'm anxious to get back to my job.

My life.

Chalk this one up, this experience, you know?

Just being somebody else.

Okay.

You deserve to be happy.

[sobs]

Okay.

Okay.

[Karen] I wish we lived where it's snowed.

Why?

It'd be different if it's snowed.

[chuckles] Sure.

We'd be freezing our keisters off.

Eric's leaving.

I just hate what happened to him.

I'm so worried about Michael.

[exhales deeply]

Anne is visiting Paige.

I say anything to Paige...

She loves Tom.

I wish I'd raised my son where it snowed.

They would have known what it was like

to have to shuffle the snow and...

the walks, feel the cold air.

Slip on the ice.

They could've seen how pretty the snow could be

and how dangerous.

How it could get sooty and stay that way for weeks?

How inconvenient.

How wonderful.

How...

out of our hands.

Snow would have been good for them.

Maybe it doesn't matter.

Kids.

I miss them so much when they're not here.

[mellow music]

[sighs]

Hi.

I was about to give up on you. It's getting so late.

I drove Eric to the airport.

-How'd you get in? -Olivia.

But she's not here now. She's gone out.

So.

Eric's gone.

-We're here alone. -Mm-hmm.

It's not going to happen.

-Why not? -Because it's not a good idea.

Why? You're afraid your mother's going to get mad?

I don't think it's a good idea.

I hate people who say things like that.

People who say they would know a good idea if it bit them.

I'm glad I found out now

that you're one of those kinds of people.

[scoffs] You're afraid of a good idea.

You're afraid to enjoy life.

You're afraid to fall in love.

[chuckles] You're just afraid.

You're as pathetic as your brother,

but what can I expect with someone

being raised by the same mother, anyway?

Neither one of you can make a move on your own.

What did she ever do to you anyway? What?

Are you afraid you're going to make a mistake? Is that it?

'Cause if it is, I've got a news bulletin for you.

You just made one.

[door shut]

You really should let the kids do that.

I forgot to remind them before bedtime.

Only these.

[chuckles]

I'm not perfect.

Val.

I am so sorry.

I shouldn't have yelled at you last night.

I was wrong.

I'm so sorry.

I was disappointed, I thought you'd be happy

about the adoptions.

I am happy, that...

That you want to adopt them.

I mean, that means the whole world to me.

I just don't think that it would work.

It's, it's not fair to Gary, or to the kids.

Why does that name keep coming up?

Because we have to face--

What the hell does he have to do with this?

-Danny, you're starting it. -Starting what?

-You're starting to yell again. -No, Val, I'm not yelling.

I'm raising my voice. This is yelling.

Can't I raise my voice around here without getting,

everybody getting excited all the time?

No you can't.

Well, you don't hear me when I tell you nicely, darling.

I've tried to tell you how I feel about this.

Danny, if you can't talk calmly about this,

then we won't talk about it at all.

Okay, fine. We won't talk about it at all. Fine.

But I'm not going to go through with any sort of

adoption proceedings and I will call the lawyer myself

and cancel the paperwork.

Here, here's what you can do about the paperwork.

Don't you ever throw anything at me again.

Or what, Val?

You'll tell the attorney?

"Danny threw a piece of paper at me."

-Now, that is scary. -It is scary.

What else are you going to tell the attorney?

Did I knock over a few...

Boy, women.

Excited over nothing.

Accidents happen, Val. That's the way it is.

You don't think accidents happen? You're crazy.

If you don't want your husband

to adopt your fatherless children, you're crazy, Val.

And that's what the lawyer is going to tell you, Val.

You're crazy.

[dramatic music]

Frank, my calendar is clear.

Come on, I'll take you to lunch.

-Great. -Not so fast.

-What's this? -Old files.

-So? -So go through them.

-And see what we need to keep. -Oh, come on. Here you go.

-Come on. -No.

Get busy, this place is too small

there's no room.

Can I help you?

-Hey, I'm busy, pal. -This won't take long.

I want to review a couple of things with you.

As I recall I hoped you'd get information

on Oakman Industries.

I went to Canada and I helped you.

I have been polite to you.

I have even tried to shake your hand

after you've said some nasty things about me.

None of this has done me any good

because I'm under the distinct impression

that you are still bad mouthing me to your daughter.

I don't appreciate that, Mack.

Because I happen to love your daughter

and you are ruining this.

So unless you've got something to back up your accusations,

I want you to knock off this holier-than-thou routine.

You're so dirty, you stink.

Do you have something to prove that? Hmm?

Do you have anything in these wonderful files of yours

to prove anything of what you're saying?

Huh? You've got nothing, MacKenzie. Nothing.

Even a common criminal has integrity

not to hide behind a badge.

You're just a scumbag. You're a coward.

Get off me.

Whoa, whoa. Chum, you're leaving. Bye.

Don't make Paige choose between us.

[door slams]

Your father's been saying things about me, Paige.

I don't like what he's doing to our relationship.

My father doesn't lie.

Doesn't mean he's infallible.

He doesn't know everything.

Okay, so tell me he's wrong.

Tell me you. You send someone little old grandma up the river

and her family is getting revenge

by spreading lies about you.

I mean, tell me something that explains all this?

All right, all right.

I did everything your father said I did.

I took money from Robert Willis to cover up his trail.

I roughed up an old man, so he'd keep his mouth shut.

I even arranged to meet you, so I could find out

what your father knew about Oakman Industries.

Is this supposed to make me feel better about you?

I did these things, before I fell in love with you.

That doesn't make it right.

I didn't care what was right there.

Do you understand me? I didn't care.

The only thing I cared about was getting what I could

when I could, whenever I could.

I didn't have anything when I was a kid.

I had nothing.

Okay. Not even a decent mother

that tucked me into my bed at night.

So I learned how to look out for myself a long time ago.

It's no excuse.

I'm not saying that it is.

I'm just trying to say

that after I met you, everything was different.

You are the only person in my life

that has meant anything to me.

Now, I went to Canada with your father

to protect him, not Oakman.

And I saved your father's life.

[siren blares]

You don't have to understand me

that's the only thing I want you to know.

Is that everything is different now.

Even if you don't stay with me, even if you hate me

for everything I've done. I just want you to know...

that I've changed...

because of you.

I just...

had to let you know that.

I'll always love you.

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

Great show today, Karen.

Thanks. And, uh...

Thanks for the champagne.

I don't drink, but my, my friend enjoyed it.

She was really impressed that you got us

into the Bermuda Onion.

Oh, yeah. They always say they're booked.

-I just used your name. -My name?

Yeah. I told them who you were and they saved the table.

They did?

Karen, have you seen the ratings?

No

[Jeff] You're beating all the competition.

This station hasn't been leading the hour in years.

We're going places.

Face it, this is a wonderful opportunity for both of us.

It's only going to get better, and I, for one,

plan to make the most of it.

You can count on me.

[instrumental music]

I told you we'd make a great team.

Goodnight.

[Paula] There hasn't been this much anticipation

for your first word since you were

a little squeak in a highchair.

Whether you can talk to me or not, Greg.

Whether you can even hear what I'm saying,

I just want to tell you that, I'm not going to give up on you.

[instrumental music]

Anne.

[narrator] Next on "Knots Landing. "

-You don't love us. -I don't love you?

I love you as much as I can. What are you talking about?

Danny said, that you don't love us.

[Paige] I believe Tom's changed.

I also believe that I am in love with him.

And if you can't accept that, then the hell with you.

Eric and I had a long talk and he doesn't blame you.

Michael. You forgot your watch last night.

Hi, Karen.

I expected you to be different.

You're not. You're just like all the others.

Please, Danny, please don't do this.

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