12x15 - A Sense of Urgency

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[narrator] Previously on Knots Landing...

I know what you're doing to that boy.

It's very hard for a father to admit this.

My son is a liar.

Guys, help me. Candy apple red, okay?

Peaches and greens.

Which do you think?

Well, I've been looking forward to working with you.

Well, you're not working with me.

You're working for me.

I need everything you can find

on the history of the Richfield holdings before 1971.

And I'll see if I can find someone willing to change

his or her schedule and get right on it.

She doesn't have a sense of urgency

she doesn't demonstrate responsibility

and she is openly rude.

This is not personal, it's business.

Well, if it's business, make an appointment.

Good afternoon, sir.

I was mad at Jason for not doing something.

He did something.

He ran away.

[Mack] Why in the world would anyone expect

a 15 year old to know what to do?

When I was 15, I didn't know what to do.

I didn't know enough to run away.

[theme music]

[Linda] Michael.

[Michael] Yeah?

[Linda] I want to be on top.

[Michael] Relax, you're doing fine.

[Linda] I can't help it. I'm so frustrated.

I'm capable of doing everything Paige Matheson can do and more.

She's at the top and I'm not.

Look, Paige is living proof

that a good title doesn't bring happiness.

On the other hand, it doesn't keep you

from being happy either.

Do you like Paige?

Why?

I was just wondering whether anyone would even miss her

if she weren't at the Sumner Group.

[Mack] Why don't Jason let someone help him?

At least you tried.

What did you mean when you were 15

you didn't know what to do?

Just meant that I was mixed up.

Like Jason.

But your father wasn't beating you?

No, of course not.

Not like that.

Why did your father do to you?

He got mad and let off steam, you know.

You mean he yelled at you?

He was under a lot of pressure to put food on the table.

He did the best he could.

Where do you suppose Jason is?

But you said you should have left home.

Look, I didn't get along with my dad.

So I know what it's like to be a teenager.

It's tough enough just being one.

Can you imagine what he's dealing with?

In addition to all this stuff.

I'm going over there.

To Jason's?

He's not there. He ran away.

His dad says he ran away.

Well, I know that guy is maniac enough to have k*lled him.

Well, if it's that serious, I want to go with you.

-You're not going. -Mack.

I can call Barbara to take care of Mag.

-She'll be here in a minute. -I'm not waiting for Barbara.

Jason was out and he got home.

There's no telling what his father might do.

-You can't please the world. -Karen.

I'm not trying to please the world.

Just the part I know about.

[doorbell ringing]

[knocking on door]

[d*ck] Who is it?

MacKenzie.

-Is Jason with you? -No.

I came to ask you the same question.

He hasn't come home yet.

How do I know for sure?

I don't like the implication of your question.

Have you reported a missing?

The police are getting a little tired of hearing

that Jason is missing.

This isn't the first time...

he's left home.

Why doesn't that surprise me?

I'm trying my best to be civil with you,

but you're so damn smug.

You don't know what it's like to be Jason's father.

He's headstrong, he's rude

and he's more than I can handle.

I'm sorry to say.

His mother would die all over again

if she knew what he was doing with his life.

But with all due respect, Mr. MacKenzie,

none of this is your problem.

So I'm going to say goodnight and goodbye.

[slams door]

So, that's it?

You're just gonna let him disappear?

[intense music]

-Good morning. -Morning.

Dear senorita listo . You ready for the big meeting?

Her name is Fairgate. Not listo .

Means smart, estupido .

So, what do you got up your sleeve? The old bag?

If you mean Mrs. Richfield, I've been working on it.

Yeah, well, it better be good.

You see the financial page?

That article on the Sumner group?

Yeah, The man's got a shaky liver.

Client's starting to panic.

They don't realize I could step in

at a moment's notice.

Well, thank you, Alexander. Hey.

Good morning, senorita rubio .

Blondie.

Don't worry about the company.

As soon as we acquire

Mrs. Richfield's Florida chain drug stores

the clients will be back in droves.

-If we acquire. -We will.

Senorita listo .

Better watch out.

Ever since senorita rubio

got dumped by senor jefe

she's been a regular oso .

-Senor jefe ? -The boss.

He dumped her?

No wonder she's been in such a bad mood lately.

Paige, I came up with some ideas last night

for a meeting with Mrs. Ridgefield.

Well, the agenda is tight,

but if you'd like me to glance at your notes.

Oh, they're much too cryptic.

I really think I should present them myself.

-[phone ringing] -Hey.

[both] Hello, Mrs. Richfield.

Oh, hello, Miss Fairgate.

I'm afraid I have to ask a favor.

[both] Of course.

[Miss Fairgate] My niece Susie is visiting

and her car is in the shop.

She's always getting involved in fender benders.

I know she'd be bored to death at the meeting.

She hates to have anything to do with... anything.

So I was hoping maybe

someone around here could take her out shopping or to a movie.

You know, entertain her.

Well, sure, that's not a problem.

[instrumental music]

[blowing nose]

[sighs]

Sorry.

I have a cold.

[clears throat]

[sighs]

Morning.

No, no d-d-don't. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

I'm almost done.

I had such a hard time making a decision.

So, what do you think?

Great.

I'm going to show Bobby and Betsy.

Val.

What?

Oh, my pill.

You're right. I forgot to take one.

Thank you for reminding me.

Here.

Here Gary, could you help me with--

-What's that? -They're the pills you need.

They're the pills you should have been taking all along.

What are you talking about?

Karen found them in your purse yesterday.

So what? These are my pills.

Val.

Take your medicine.

I have been, Gary.

[suspense music]

Alright?

I'm only trying to help.

b*stard.

[Val] Kids.

I wanna show you something.

[cheerful music]

[camera clicks]

[camera clicks]

[camera click]

Kate Whittaker.

-Yeah? -This is for you.

-What is it? -It's a warrant.

Who are you?

Tennis police?

I beg your pardon?

Just kidding. I shot your match yesterday

and when I developed the photos I noticed something

you might want to take a look at.

Look, I don't know you

and I don't have to look at photos and my serve's

pretty lousy. So why don't you just sell

your services to somebody else, okay? Bye.

Some players don't like to look at photos or videos,

It makes them feel self-conscious

and I respect that. But I'm just starting to follow

your career and I think you're good

and I think these photos can help.

But if you don't want to use them for your game,

you can 'em... send them to your parents, I mean

they love you so much, I'm sure they don't care

if your wrist is overextended when you serve.

Who are you though?

Steve Brewer.

And who do you work for, Steve?

I'm a freelancer.

So you're unemployed?

Between jobs.

Unemployed.

Free to pursue my own interests.

Aha, unemployed.

Irregularly employed.

But able to afford lunch, the whole thing.

Or half if you want to go Dutch

which I prefer unless you don't

because it shows I respect the woman I'm with

in this case you.

Unless you think going Dutch is too much of a statement.

You know, like I'm trying too hard to prove

how progressive I am which,

which I am, I don't have to prove it

I really can pay for the whole thing.

But if we go Dutch

we can probably afford a better restaurant.

If you want a date, you should just come out and ask me.

Actually, this is a business proposition.

Business?

Yeah, I have an idea for an article on tennis players

that you would be perfect for.

Oh.

Well, let me see the photos.

If you have lunch with me.

That's blackmail.

But on the upside, I'm being very open about it.

Uh... I have classes until two

and then practice the rest of the day.

And tomorrow, noon?

Ten after eleven.

So?

Charlotte was supposed to call me on a break

so we could discuss our... you know.

Hey Frank, you can say date.

A break's at eleven and she hadn't called yet.

Well, maybe she wanted to do something else first,

like get to a telephone.

Maybe she changed her mind.

Well, when she does call,

ask her if she's seen Jason Lochner.

You already checked with the school.

Well, maybe he showed up late.

Maybe she lost the number.

Maybe she lost interest.

[telephone ringing]

MacKenzie Law Office.

Oh, hello. Yes, he's here.

Oh, ye of little faith.

Frank. Ask if you've seen Jason Lockner.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Please give me a minute.

Hi.

Hello.

It's eleven already?

Frank, ask her if she's seen Jason.

About tomorrow night

we can go to the movies.

Your choice. Or a restaurant.

My choice.

I have this favorite restaurant.

I drag my neighbor there every Friday

and she'll be thrilled to know I have a new victim.

Either would be fine with me.

Listen, Charlotte.

-Have you seen Jason? -The movie?

[Frank] No, no, the kid in your English class.

No, he wasn't there today.

Why?

Well, we're having trouble locating him.

Is there a problem?

We're not sure.

Uh, listen.

Why don't we just splurge and do both?

Mm, a man who lives dangerously.

Well, why don't I pick you up at seven

and we'll try Cinema Circus.

Mm. Twelve screen, stale popcorn, deafening sound.

Perfect.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay.

Bye.

Have you told Julie about the state?

Julie. Hi.

Hi. Where have you been?

Uh, stuff came up.

Can I ask you for a favor?

Yeah, okay.

So what's up?

-I need some money. -Are you in trouble?

No, I just need it.

Well, how much?

A couple hundred dollars.

Oh, like I'm rich or something.

I have to go see my aunt in Sacramento.

I really, really need the money.

Jason, what's going on?

Nothing. Everything's cool. Really. I...

I just need it, okay?

Well, I don't have that kind of money.

Look, if you're worried about me paying you back, I will, okay?

No, I just don't have it.

Thanks.

Wait.

I think I know a way I can get the money.

I know it's not procedure but I appreciate it.

Right. Jason Lochner.

L-O-C-H-N-E-R.

Let me know if you find out anything that might be related.

I appreciate it. Thank you.

Do the police know anything?

Putting out calls.

-[gasps] -Is it ready?

Oh, honey. Yes, it's ready.

Let me put it on you.

-Oh! -Look at you.

Let me see.

Are you coming to my school program?

You bet.

-Tomorrow afternoon? -Yeah.

Yeah, and I guess I'm going to learn a lot about insects.

It's not about insects, it's about bugs.

Let's show daddy your part, okay?

-Okay. -Ready?

Yep.

Busy, busy, busy is the bumblebee

flying every flower and under every tree.

Buzz, buzz.

-That's it? -Yeah.

Oh, that's beautiful.

Buzz, buzz.

[laughing]

-She has talent. -I know.

-Yeah. -Hm.

Hey, mom. Look what we got.

Ooh.

My, what are they?

[Bobby] Hermit crabs.

This ones Leonardo and this ones Michelangelo.

You don't get to name them both.

[Betsy] Well, this ones mine and her name's Leonardo.

And that ones mine. And his name is Mario.

I think we're letting them play too many videos.

Well, I think they're cute.

Let's go play with them outside.

-Okay. -Hey, no, wait a minute.

Wait a minute. Homework first.

Then you can play with whoever.

-But, dad. -[Gary] Honey,

that was the deal.

[Val] Dinner's gonna be ready in half an hour.

Go on.

And you say that I spoil them?

Well, they didn't cost much.

They're easy to take care of others.

A good way to teach them responsibility.

Did you take your pill?

I was going to, but I thought if I told you I did

you wouldn't believe me.

So I decided to wait until now so that you could see me do it.

Okay?

-You want to check, huh? -Nope.

I'm going to go check the kids homework.

[mumbling]

[chatter on TV]

[door opening]

Linda?

The whole day, shot.

-Where have you been? -With Mrs. Richfield's niece.

Well, that's good.

Oh.

I had to take her shopping.

Well, it's not so bad.

Five hours looking for tights

and just the right shade is not so bad?

Green wouldn't do.

Not light green, not dark green. Not army green.

Not lime or olive or celery or sea foam

or Mediterranean or teal or Kelly or Moss or hunter

or forest or no.

She would only settle for spruce.

Who are you calling?

Hello, I'd like to speak with Mr. Sumner, please.

You can't call him at home.

I didn't do all this work for nothing.

Whom shall I say is calling?

Linda Farragate from the office.

I'm sorry, Mr. Sumner is not available.

Oh.

Well, I'm so sorry to have bothered you.

How stupid.

I told you not to call.

Not me, how stupid of him for not taking my call.

He needs this report.

Cannot wait until tomorrow?

That's the problem with you.

You have no sense of urgency.

[door shut]

-A little bit? -Hm?

Since your mom died, we've eaten

just about every meal together right here, haven't we?

Karen asked me to babysit this weekend.

Well, fine. That's that's okay with me.

Yeah. Well, I told her no.

Why?

Wouldn't you like to make some money?

I have a date.

Who is he?

Daddy, relax. He's a very nice guy.

Well, I'm going to have to meet him first.

I don't know, daddy. I'm tired of sitting

around the house, aren't you?

-Yeah, but-- -Well good, then we'll go out.

Who's we?

You and I.

Daddy, you're my date.

I made reservations for you and me

to go to a restaurant this weekend.

And it's just the two of us.

-Just the two of us, huh? -Mm-hm.

And I'm treating.

Oh.

When?

Tomorrow night.

Oh. Uh...

-Okay, it's a date. -Good.

Hey, you all washed up?

Yep, we're all washed up.

Good.

Where are Leonardo and Mario?

Who?

Our hermit crabs. Where'd you put them?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Geez, mom, that looks gross.

Can I have peanut butter and jelly instead?

[Val] Well, at least try it first,

But it's yucky.

Hey, you guys, you know what?

I've been dying all day for a hamburger.

You don't mind going out to eat, do you?

-Yes! -Gary!

Okay, we'll get your coats.

Gary, I can't believe you just did that.

Dinner is completely made.

Val, do you remember the hermit crabs

that I brought in earlier?

What is all this talk about hermit crabs?

I bought two for the kids

and I left them here on the counter.

-No, you didn't. -Yeah, I did.

Do you remember fixing the stir fry?

You did.

No, honey,

You did. Look in there.

Why? What's in there?

Hermit crabs.

[somber music]

I couldn't have.

Baby, listen to me.

You hit your head

and you've been doing strange things.

You do things and you don't remember them.

Have the kids seen me like this?

[gasps]

[sobs]

I want Peggy to call all the hospitals in the area

to see if anyone even remotely

fitting Jason's description

-has been admitted. -Okay.

Then I want you to do some background research

on Lochner to see if Jason has visited

-any of his relatives. -Done.

What? What?

-Overdrawn. -No, I got money.

This machine has a $300 cash limit

and it says I've drawn my limit for the day.

[Frank] You have a card, and I know you know the code.

Well, maybe the bank made a mistake.

No, the bank didn't make a mistake.

-We went by. -We know Jason run away.

Well, I don't know where he is.

Honey, I know you're trying to help your friend

but this is not the way to do it.

Did Jason tell you why he was running away?

Julie, did you notice the way Jason was running

the other day like he was hurt?

He was. He has a broken rib.

-His father gave it to him. -What?

Now you know him a lot better than me.

How many times has he come to school,

cut up or sore or the black eye?

And what does he said to you?

Ran into a door or he fell or the dog knocked him down?

Julie, his father beats him.

His father's out there right now looking for him.

Now, do you want his father to find him before we do?

[dramatic music]

He says he has an aunt in Sacramento.

Take Julie to check out the depot.

-I'll check these buses. -Okay.

Jason.

I'll be right out. I just want to get to him.

I'm sorry.

I understand.

No, no, I'm really

really sorry.

I really do understand.

See, I just couldn't disappoint my daughter.

I understand.

And I think you're right.

Maybe we can do this some other time.

Yeah. Yeah. Oh, yeah, some other time.

Well, thanks for calling.

Well, thank you for being so understanding.

Bye.

Bye.

[Steve] Your, uh...

your hair photographs well.

Catches the light.

Do you like it?

Yeah.

It's too bad, it's out of a bottle.

-I know. -Isn't that obvious?

I did my research. I, uh...

I found a photo of a match you played two years ago.

You're better brunette.

So, um...

How did you get interested in tennis?

My father played

and he bought me my first racket when I was six.

It was about as big as I was.

So how did you get interested in photography?

Um, uh...

My parents bought me an Instamatic when I was ten.

It was love at first sight.

So how long have you lived out here?

How old are you anyway?

-What's your sign? -Yeah.

Okay, take it back.

Where did you grow up?

Do you have any brothers and sisters?

Who's doing this interview?

Ah, forgot to specify, didn't you?

What are you gonna do after graduation?

-Where do you live? -What's your major?

-Do you have any pets? -Do you watch The Simpsons ?

-Did you see Misery ? -You watched Cosby?

-Did you like Misery? -You ever been married?

Do you smoke?

What kind of music-- Do you smoke?

No.

Who's your favorite writer?

What kind of clubs do you like?

What's your favorite color?

What kind of music do you like?

-Do you have a roommate? -Do you have a roommate?

I take Journalism 101,

so I know all about the who, what, where

when, when, how stuff.

Can't you ask me something interesting?

Okay. Do you have a tattoo?

Hey, I'm a tennis player, not a sailor.

This is going to be a very boring story

unless you come up with an interesting angle.

Okay. Have you ever been cow tipping?

-Have I ever been what? -Cow tipping?

-No. -Cows a lot of times

fall asleep standing up.

Most of the time, I guess.

Anyway, if you come up to 'em

very quietly and very carefully

you can tip them over.

Oh, does it hurt them?

Come on, would I hurt a cow?

I don't know.

Bessie, is that you?

I ruined your meal. I'm sorry.

Don't be.

I'm relieved.

You are, why?

I found someone with my sense of humor.

It's, it's a relief.

I felt like I was alone on this planet.

It's a very weird feeling.

Well, Peggy's not here right now.

She'll have to handle it.

She won't be back for half an hour.

And... I'll talk to you later.

-Hi. -Hi.

If you've come here for lunch, you caught me on a bad day.

That's not it.

We got a lead on Jason. Listen to this.

Julie pulled out $300 out of Frank's account

to buy Jason a bus ticket.

-Did you stop him? -Well, he didn't take the bus

he planned, so we're still hoping he's around.

Julie gave us some leads on where he might be,

but no luck yet.

It's easy for a kid to disappear if he doesn't want to be found,

But I have to keep looking.

What?

Meg's play.

Oh, no. Oh, damn. Come on.

You mean I missed? I got so caught up in this.

-It's okay. No, it's okay. -No. No.

I got so carried away with this kid's, crummy father that--

I covered for you. She's fine. She's happy.

Karen, my father never came to anything I was in.

Play, games, graduation.

I was a Varsity two little man.

Did he ever see me play?

No.

There'll be other plays.

But I missed this one.

-[Paige] Linda. -Oh, I'm really in a hurry.

I've got to get this report to Mr. Sumner.

You know, the Richfield meeting is just about to start.

There's someone here to see you.

[sneezing]

Her car is ready. She needs a lift.

Let transportation handle it.

Oh, she specifically asked for you.

I understand the two of you have struck up quite a friendship.

Fine.

I'll just give these notes to Mr. Sumner.

Unfortunately, Mr. Sumner doesn't want to be disturbed.

He's reading the report I wrote for this meeting.

He really should get this.

Well, all right. I'll make sure he gets it.

I'm so glad I can count on you.

You have an owie in your brain?

Yeah.

-Does it hurt? -No, it doesn't.

How do you know you have it?

Well, I've been acting, kind of...

differently the last couple of weeks.

I don't know if you guys have noticed.

You've been wearing the same clothes.

[chuckles] Yeah, that's how I know.

Well, we get owies too?

No, sweetie, it's not contagious.

It's not like a cold.

Mommy got it when she fell that time and hit her head.

Do you always get an owie when fall and hit your head?

No, just sometimes.

That's why mommy and daddy

always try to keep you guys safe.

Why do you have to go?

Because I'm going to get better faster at the hospital.

And the faster that I get better...

then the faster I can get back home to you guys.

And then you won't act different anymore?

That's right.

That's right.

Hi, sweetie.

-Hi, mom. -How did lunch go?

Fine.

Oh.

Come sit down here.

Now what kind of story does he want to do?

A day in the life of an aspiring athlete.

That kind of thing.

Did you say you'd do it?

Well, it'd be good publicity.

But that depends on what he writes.

No, true.

But I'm still flattered that he picked me.

Well, of course he would pick you.

You are one terrific tennis player.

Thanks, mom.

[mellow music]

[Paige] Well, it's clear that the customer profile

for your Florida chain is nearly identical

to the market we already have in Illinois,

Where our first collaboration has proven to be

quite successful.

-Now if we were to go-- -Excuse me, Paige.

But there's no need to go any further.

You've done a lovely job, lovely.

But while our business in Illinois is strong,

financially speaking,

I've not been satisfied with the feel of the stores

since the Sumner Group acquired them.

The feel?

You took out all the soda fountains.

But Greg, if you'll look at the proposal in this report

we can have sodas and profits.

What proposal is that, Mrs. Richfield?

The one Miss Fairgate prepared.

She sent home a copy with my niece.

Seems there's finally a way to make this deal work.

It seems I've misplaced my copy.

Would somebody get me a copy of this report, please?

No, he should have been back by now.

No, don't hang up.

Can you tell... He just came in.

Jason.

Jason.

Mr. MacKenzie, I need help.

Where are you?

Good afternoon, Miss Fairgate.

Good afternoon, Miss Fairgate.

Any messages?

Oh, hello. You don't have any messages,

but Mrs. Richfield left you a thank you

for driving Susie around.

Let me take that to your office for you.

Hey, missed you at the meeting. Love your earrings.

Let me know if Michael's working late one night.

I'll buy you dinner. No strings or strings. Your call.

Linda. Good job today.

It's so good to see someone make it on merit.

Not that you know who got by,

by doing you know what, but, well

you know what I mean.

Yo, Fairgate.

Nice going.

Mrs. Richfield likes your way of thinking.

Frankly, so do I.

Sorry you couldn't be at the meeting.

Hello everyone.

Sir, I was so sorry to hear about your broken engagement.

Thanks.

[telephone ringing]

[mellow music]

You okay?

Yeah, more or less

What happened?

I was hitchhiking and...

some guy picked me up, took me out of town

took my money, threw me out of the car.

Jason, you don't have to cover for your father.

It wasn't my father.

You're not hurt?

-No. -Nothing broken?

No.

You're lucky.

Yeah,

-I'm real lucky. -Let's go.

Where do you want me to take you?

Home.

[woman on PA] Dr. Joseph Yang ,

please see your patient in physical...

Okay, Mrs. Waleska, everything seems in order.

If you'll just sign these consent forms.

-Consent forms? -For the tests.

I'd like to run the MRI this afternoon

and the EEG tomorrow.

Sooner we know what's going on,

the sooner we can start a new treatment.

You want me to stay?

I think it'd be better if you got back

so you can be there when the kids get home.

[woman on PA] Dr. Garrett London,

please report to the pediatric ward.

Dr. Garrett London,

please report to the pediatric ward.

What is that? I mean, I can walk to my room.

It's hospital policy, Mrs. Waleska.

First thing I'm going to do when I get out of this place

is change my name. Anything but Waleska.

Excellent idea.

-[woman on PA] Dr. Richard... -Garry...

Please report to the admissions ...

Bring Bobby and Betsy over here tomorrow, okay?

You got it.

Perhaps you should call first.

The EEG runs a long time,

it can be exhausting.

-Name? -Williams. Julie Williams.

Follow me.

Great place.

Thank you.

Sure you can't afford it?

Dad, I checked it out. We'll be fine.

But make sure you only order from the salad.

Oh, gonna keep me in shape, huh?

Yes.

-[Julie] Thanks. -Thank you.

How did you find this place?

My English teacher. It's her favorite restaurant.

She talks about it all the time in class.

Oh?

You know what, dad?

I think she likes you.

You should ask her out.

Say what?

Look, I know it would have been your first choice

to go with mom.

I mean, that would have been my choice too.

But that's not going to happen.

So you have to start a new life.

When did my little girl get so grown up?

Dad, I appreciate all you've done for me,

but you can't live your life just for me.

So you think I should go out with her?

Good ness, how dumb can dads get?

Why else would I be spending all my money

just to bring you here?

What?

Look over there.

Well, you know, she said she comes here every Friday.

So I took a chance.

You did all of this on purpose.

Well, yeah, I had to do something

to get you two together.

[laughing]

[Julie laughs]

[laughing]

[Mack] You don't have to go in there.

It's not that bad.

Not that bad?

It's better than sleeping in the park.

Your dad hit you.

Sometimes you just gotta blow off a little steam.

By breaking your rib?

Sometimes it gets carried away.

You gotta understand he's...

he's under a lot of pressure.

It's no excuse.

I bug him.

I do things I know I shouldn't do.

[scoffs]

So you deserve to have your rib broken?

You don't understand.

[Mack] When I was six years old,

I was running through the house and...

I knocked over a lamp

and it broke.

And my dad beat the hell out of me.

He just didn't spank me.

Hit me with his fist.

Gave me two black eyes.

Jason, I was six years old.

And I told my friends that I fell off my bike.

When I was ten...

he came home, started kicking me in the stomach

and I didn't know why.

I never found out,

but I told myself that well...

he's just letting off steam.

Jason.

When I was 13,

my dad hit me so hard he knocked out a molar.

At first I blamed myself.

It had to be me.

This was my dad,

And your dad just doesn't beat you

without good reason. If I was a better kid...

maybe he wouldn't get so mad.

When I got older and... realized that it wasn't normal.

to be beaten up by your own man.

I felt ashamed.

[sighs] Because...

I didn't want anyone to know what my dad was like

and I sure as hell didn't want pity.

I made up lies.

Strangers. Friends.

Excuses to myself and I was hoping

and praying that it would stop.

That just once he would say

he loved me and that he was proud of me.

[sighs]

You know, and now, you know...

it's hard for me to say out loud that...

he abused me and it was wrong

and he was wrong.

And not to say that all makes it even worse,

But, Jason...

you don't have to live...

the rest of your life denying it the way I have.

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.

[car engine starts]

[Narrator] Next on Knots Landing...

I'm not gonna tell you where he is.

-Mack. -Because if I do,

you might become an accessory.

The medicine isn't working.

Val isn't responding.

About 10% of patients don't.

[man] Don't get yourself into a hole.

Get yourself into a hole and you'll start getting ideas.

And if one of those ideas leads to trouble,

I'm going to ship you back to prison.

Give up the boy, Mack.

Or you gonna 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.

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