The Colbys (1985) s01e23 Episode Script

Narrator: Last time, on "The Colbys" My son is innocent, Deputy Minister Koulemous.
According to our witness, your son was lying.
I want to see this witness.
I-I never forget a face.
You'll never forget my face, friend, if you don't tell the truth now.
Who's behind this? Who paid you off? - I don't know his name.
- Where did you meet him? Koralis Shipping Company.
Now the name is changed, it's called.
Powers Shipping Company.
What if I can't remember for a reason? Because why? Because I don't wanna remember I killed him.
All the evidence that the defense has requested is at the court's disposal, Your Honor.
Fingerprint analysis and the alleged murder weapon.
A tire mallet, monogrammed with Miles Colby's initials from his own personalized automobile toolkit.
It's my mallet, dad.
It's mine.
There's only one thing between us.
It's always been there, it always will be.
Sable? Our marriage is finished, you know that.
Then, as usual, the wife really is the last to know? You knew damn well that Frankie was going to Mexico to get a divorce not to have a rest.
That is Francesca's business.
Well, you made it yours.
She's out to get Jason and you are continuing to do everything you can - to help her.
- And why shouldn't I? I love my brother and I'll be damned if I'll standby and watch you bleed him dry.
Sable: We must be more careful.
Can't you stay away from me a while? Zach: What kind of a lover would I be if I could? Sable: Oh, Zach Jason, I am deeply sorry, but if you don't do something about this, Sable will tie you up and you will never be free.
Fight her! I've given you the weapon, now use it.
For God's sake, Jason, use it! Zach: Sable, my beautiful Sabella.
Sable: Zack, please, not here, anyone could walk in.
Zach: I can't be patient.
Not when I want you like this.
Sable: Oh, Zach.
Holly, I'm sorry to call you so early, I do hope I didn't wake you.
Good.
Now, how are the RSVP's coming? Everyone? Oh, that's wonderful! Oh, I do want this party to be perfect.
Well, remember, mum's the word.
Come in.
Holly, I have to run.
I'll see you at the office.
Morning, mother.
Oh, you're up early.
It's not even 7:00.
Yeah, well, um, I've been thinking about what you said, the alibi.
I can't let you lie for me.
Darling, you don't remember what you did the night.
Mahoney was killed.
I do.
You were here with me.
I don't want you to do it, okay? Listen, I'm going to be under oath.
I'm going to have to tell the truth.
Now, let's leave it, shall we? Let's talk about something happier.
I'll let you in to a little secret.
I'm throwing a party tonight.
A party? Now? Mm.
Just what we need to cheer us up.
To remind us that we're a family and that together we can get through anything.
Well, what's it gonna be, a costume party, and we all come as happy people? It's a surprise anniversary party for your father.
That's kind of pushing things, isn't it? I mean, I know you two are getting along better, - but - Much better.
It would be safer to tell him.
You know how he feels about surprises.
I did the same on our 20th and he was enchanted.
Don't spoil it for me.
You are the only one that knows.
It's very important that I do something for him, for all of us.
Take it from me, he loves surprises.
A surprise anniversary party? He'll hate it.
She says it's just what they need.
They're sleeping in separate rooms.
Miles, they're talking about a divorce.
Mom's hoping it's gonna bring them back together.
Well, that's just wishful thinking.
You know how daddy hates to be manipulated.
I mean, can't she see? This is a terrible idea.
She loves him.
Come on, you never know, it might work.
Poor mom.
I mean, she still thinks true love conquers all.
Yeah, well, maybe it does for some.
Yeah.
I guess we both missed the boat, huh? They say there'll always be another sailing.
After I broke up with Sean, I decided never again.
No more falling in love.
Through with men, huh? Through with boys, anyway.
I haven't started on the men yet.
Just do your best to be there tonight.
- For mom's sake, all right? - Jeff: Miles? - What's up? - I think I've got something.
- Where are your car tools? - In the trunk.
- Why? - Come on, I want to see them.
- What's the rush? - Come on, just show me.
Look, I know you're trying to help, but I'm telling you, Moretti's got my tire mallet.
See, that's where it goes.
Wrenches, pliers, murder weapon.
Yes, but anyone could've stolen it and planted it where Mahoney's body was found.
Of course it would have your prints all over it.
The jury will love that theory.
The only problem is: How do we prove it? What's this 'we' stuff? All of a sudden I got this big brother who's, uh, gonna save the day for the little screw up? Oh, come on, Miles, I'm trying to help.
You can't! They've got the evidence.
Thanks for trying.
Where did you get these? Birthday present from Monica a few years ago.
- At least, the originals were.
- Originals? You mean these are not the original tools? No, I had to replace them with the Ferrari was totaled.
Wait a minute.
They towed those away with the wreck Yeah, so you had a new set of tools made up for the Porsche? Last month.
Yeah, my God, these tools didn't even exist when Mahoney was murdered.
Yes.
But the guy who's setting you up didn't know that.
There goes Moretti's murder weapon.
Yeah, the thing is though, is we have to get the original tire mallet, and if it was towed off with the Ferrari it's probably junk by now.
Hey, a vintage Ferrari is never junk, pal.
Come on, get in.
Good morning.
Service with a smile.
Again.
I don't want you to think I make a habit of this.
Well, didn't that line go out years ago? Not with me.
Except for you, I I haven't been in a man's bed since I started at Titania.
Is there a prize for that? You can be an insensitive clod, sometimes.
Yeah, but would a sensitive clod be that much better? Mm.
Mm.
I've got something for you.
Mm.
Open that draw.
You found my gate key.
Oh, that's the key to my heart.
No, it's the size of your heart.
It works the lock on the front door.
I want you to think of this as your place, too.
Okay? Sure.
Why not? Then it'll be just the three of us.
You, me, and, uh, wifey, it makes three.
Monica, Gail is ancient history.
Hm.
She looks pretty damn good for ancient.
Our marriage has been over for two years now.
We would have made it official before, if there had been a reason.
Now there's a reason.
Are you sure there's a reason? I'll ask her for a divorce the next time she's in town.
Good.
So we still have some time before Before what? Before I check the pictures in your wallet.
Ah, good morning.
You're looking very beautiful.
Thank you.
Just coffee, please.
- Thank you.
- That'll be all.
You're still upset about last night.
I told you, I shared my bed with her but we didn't make love.
You still don't believe me.
It isn't a question of whether I believe you or Sable.
I know you're being honest with me.
I just don't believe you're being honest with yourself.
Quite a few things have happened since last night.
- After all these years - Sable: Jason! Frankie! What luck to find you both here.
- Frankie: Good morning, Sable.
- Sable: Love to join you, but I have to run.
- Now, will you both be in tonight around 8:00? - Frankie: What for? I'm planning a special family dinner party for all of us.
Do you realize that we haven't sat down as a family since Thanksgiving? That's terrible.
I can't make it, not tonight.
Oh, but you must, it's for Jeff! To celebrate his being cleared, and it'll encourage Miles so much, too.
Another time, Sable.
But isn't this what you want, darling? What we all want, to pull the family together.
But it's not the right time.
Oh, if you don't like the idea I'm sorry.
Oh, I thought you would.
Well, no problem.
I'll cancel it.
Um, the boys will be disappointed though.
Would you tell them? Well, don't cancel your plans.
I'll be there.
Oh.
Oh, that's wonderful.
You, too, Frankie.
Nothing too dressy.
I must rush, I've got so much to do before tonight.
Well, she's certainly riding high, this morning.
She may be riding for a fall.
That's what I wanted to talk to you about.
Let's not open all this up again.
Your marriage is not my concern.
My concern is our future.
It should be yours, too.
And that begins when you're free, if that ever happens.
You see how easily she got her way? Well, it's for Jeff and Miles.
Naturally, she wants me there.
At her side.
Maybe that's what you want, too.
I want you.
You know that.
She can't come between us now, she's gone too far this time.
Can't you ever speak to me without mentioning her? I'm trying to get her out of my life for you.
For us.
I'm sick and tired of this contest.
'May the best sister win.
' is that what it's called? Don't say that! You know what I think, Jason? Sable's not riding for a fall.
We are.
Zach: Sable - my beautiful Sabella.
- Sable: Zach, please, not here.
Anyone could walk in.
Zach: I can't be patient.
Not when I want you like this.
Sable: Oh, Zach.
Sharon, have my car sent around at 3:00.
I'll be going to the Colby Collection.
Woman: A red Ferrari, huh? When was it towed in here? Miles: About two months ago.
Oh yeah, yeah, I remember that.
Was it yours? Boy, are you a lousy driver.
A few more like you would make me a rich woman.
Is it still here? Sometimes I put some of the wrecks into the compactor, and sell 'em for scrap.
Not this one, not a vintage Ferrari.
- All right.
It's here.
- No.
I called the collector's club and got a list of names.
Sold it to one of them.
Who? Do you remember the name? I need to know.
Please.
Lucky for you, you're blonde.
Well, let's see, let's see.
Ah-hah.
Well, there she is.
I remember now, I sold it to a guy named Fowler.
Now, did you sell him the tool case that was in the back? I don't remember no tools.
I just sell the car as is, or as was, more like it.
Fowler had it towed up to his place in Elsinore.
And where's that? Well, there's the address right there.
It's about a hundred miles up the freeway, - little bitty town.
- Thanks.
- Thanks a whole lot.
- Yeah, and remember me the next time you trash your car, will you? - A hundred miles.
- I'll go.
- You can't go outside the County.
- Now, I'm going.
Miles, that's jumping bail.
I mean, we could get stopped for any reason.
This is my life, Jeff.
You can either come with me, or you can catch a cab home.
But I am going.
Ah, she certainly is one beautiful young lady.
- What? - The Colby girl.
We met the other day in your office.
She was looking for Sean.
I thought she was looking for a job.
Forget about Colby's daughter and concentrate on his son.
Well, the daughter's better looking.
Look at this.
The police are still trying to hang the Mahoney murder on Miles.
For once I agree with Jason, I think the boy was set up.
Well, lucky for you the police don't believe that.
I told you, my hands are clean.
You'd enjoy that, wouldn't you? Seeing Jason hang those murders on me.
Enjoy visiting you behind bars? You'd be in the driver's seat then, running the company.
Just what you've always wanted since Ever since what? My mother's accidental death? Daydream all you want.
You'll never take over this company.
You have my word on that.
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- Need any help? - No, thanks.
It, uh, just peels right off.
That's impressive.
You look good in saltwater.
You make me sound like a pickle.
What are you doing here? The girl you hired not working out? Oh, yeah, she was too ambitious.
She stole from my petty cash.
- That's my job.
- Your fault.
You chose her.
I usually have perfect taste in women, too.
I saw you in the newspaper.
I thought I'd check out the competition.
- Do you surf? - A little.
Looks better when you do it.
You're not exactly dressed for it.
Hey, how about that lunch you promised me? You must have worked up an appetite.
I keep a tight rein on my appetites.
Let's loosen it.
One at a time.
You flirt more than I do.
Is that a yes? Why not? I'm not hungry, but I sure am curious.
Well, I'm both.
No, 'Hot Tuna' is not a luxury liner, it's a freighter, just the way you ordered it.
No, no, you can go around the world without a tie.
Even the captain Even the captain wears jeans.
Well, I'll-I'll take care of everything when I'm in San Francisco.
Mm? What? Oh.
Me, too.
Bye.
Conny, have you seen Jeff? I've been looking - Where are you off to? - Oh, I'm I'm going to San Francisco for a couple of days on business.
Thank God I will miss Sable's family dinner.
Take me with you.
Makes me nervous when she gets warm and friendly.
No, you will be all right.
Just think of it as the, uh, And no, I haven't seen Jeff.
Is it important? Oh, what was that for? Everything.
For being so generous to Jeff and being so kind to me when I first came here.
Well, that's easy.
Jeff is an old favorite and you are a new one.
You've been a fairy godmother to us.
And since I can't find Jeff I'll tell you.
It's not official yet, I haven't even been the doctor, but I'm sure I'm pregnant.
Oh, Fallon, that is wonderful! You're going to be a great-aunt again! Fallon, I am so happy for you.
Oh, I'm happy for both of you.
?i> Baby, you should try?/i> ?Gettin' over you?/i> Don't you ever get tired of him? Not nearly as tired as I get of you walking in here like you own the place.
I guess I'm not kidding.
Do I have a rival? There's no contest.
I've heard you sing in the shower.
Monica, I want all of you.
I'm no good at sharing.
Neither am I.
Wayne's a friend, a good friend.
That's all.
- Does he know that's all? - He thinks I brought him a miracle, getting his sight back.
I just want to be there for him for a while.
At least then I can let him down gently.
Okay.
We'll wait for a while.
Wayne? Wayne? Wayne You almost missed me.
You're leaving? For a while.
Because of what you saw in my office? No, because I can see, period.
I'm gonna take some time and drive around the country, and see what I've been missing for the past few years.
Oh Wayne, you're not giving up on your music, are you? Not after all this hard work and? No, I'm not giving up, and no it wasn't hard work.
Not with you.
I'm sorry it worked out this way.
A blind man only sees what he wants to see.
Not what's there.
My eyes are open now and I can see the truth.
Don't be sorry.
I'm grateful for everything.
You gave me my first break.
You made an operation happen.
- I owe you.
- You came through for me.
Not just as an artist, as a friend.
I'd say we're even.
You know, when the bandages came off and I could see I thought I'm the luckiest man in the world.
- You love him, don't ya? - I think so.
Well, then I'm the second luckiest man in the world.
I'll see you when I get back.
Take care of yourself Wayne.
Come back soon.
You can see how busy I am.
- Can't this wait? - My timing is perfect.
Obviously, you need to get away.
My stepson is in town from New York, staying at my apartment.
So I've decided to spend the weekend on my yacht.
You join me? Zach, it's over.
I'm sorry that we didn't make love.
Well, I'm glad because when I couldn't, It proved that I was still in love with my husband.
No, it just proved you were scared.
That will pass.
You saved my marriage, Zach.
I know that you didn't mean to, but, Jason and I are getting back together again.
And tonight, when you're on your yacht, we'll be celebrating our years together.
Celebrating your past.
Your future is with me.
Don't fool yourself, Sable.
You and I were meant for each other.
You know that.
Come to the Marina tonight, whenever you can get away.
That's just the point.
I don't want to get away.
- Not from Jason.
- Pobrecita.
My poor little one, wasting all your dreams on the wrong man.
I can't love anyone else.
I wish I could.
You will.
You can't say goodbye to me, Sabella.
I'll be on my yacht.
When you change your mind.
Sable Colby? Oh, the valet parking, yes, tell them to stop the cars at the gates and to park them down the hill.
Well, it's 3:00 now, ask them to be there at 6:00.
Thank you.
Just what the hell was Zach Powers doing in your office? What a surprise.
Aren't you going to answer me? What was he doing here? Well, business, of course.
He's interested in a painting of mine.
The Matisse? We've been talking about it for a long time.
Um a swap.
He owns the most fantastic Renoir.
Do you know the kind of man you're dealing with? Have you got any idea what he's really like? Well, darling, you don't have to pass a morals test to exchange paintings.
Well, Apparently not.
Not here, anyway.
Well, you do business with him, too.
Darling, you're in a very grim mood today.
Is there something wrong at the office? Oh, my God, it's nothing to do with Miles, is it? No, no.
Your friend Zach could tell you more about that than I can.
I think he set Miles up for the Mahoney murder and Jeff for the killing in Athens.
Well, why would he do that? He hates us.
All of us.
Well, yes, you're business rivals.
He thinks we killed his father.
You didn't know that? What? Colby Enterprises put his father out of business.
He killed himself.
Zach blames our family.
He blames me.
He he'd do anything, use anyone, to hurt me.
Well, if that's true but he had nothing to do with Miles, he told me.
The subject came up as you discussed the Matisse? I do believe you're jealous.
You are.
Oh, darling, that's awfully flattering.
But, you know, you have nothing to worry about.
I think you're being as silly about him as I was about Francesca.
Am I? Am I really? Look, I'm getting tired of this subject.
What did you really stop by for? Oh, it's waited this long.
I guess it'll wait a little longer.
Yes, let's leave it until after tonight, you'll be in a much better mood.
Tonight? After dinner.
Yes.
When we're alone.
I got me a bill of sale and a pink slip to prove it.
No problem, I just want to look at it.
Body's a little banged up but inside she's in pretty good shape.
Well, did you find a set of personalized tools? Whatever I found, I paid for.
Well, I understand that, but, could we see it? You'd be doing me a big favor.
Help yourselves.
These are the original tools.
The only ones I owned when Mahoney was murdered.
And the tire mallet.
We have to borrow this.
Well, I don't know.
If somebody got murdered with it No one did.
That's the point.
Well, okay, then.
Thanks Mr.
Fowler.
You just saved my life.
You and my brother here.
Woo-hoo! I'm glad you stopped by the office.
I'm sorry for what I said this morning.
I was upset.
Sable's always been able to do that to me.
I thought we weren't going to mention her name.
No, you were right.
We have to talk about her.
Well, I decided today it's time for the truth.
We'll tell the family we're getting married.
Oh, not tonight Jason please.
Tomorrow.
I'll get a divorce, and we'll be married by this time next week.
But you said you couldn't.
Not until you and Sable agree on a settlement.
She'll agree.
I've got the means to force her now.
Good God, the things we do to get the things we want.
Thank you, Eric.
A simple family dinner and I'm suddenly so nervous.
How will we ever get through tonight? Oh, think of tomorrow.
All of it will pass.
It's the end of the pain, darling.
It's the beginning of us.
Henderson? Where is everyone? Guests: Surprise! Surprise, darling.
What is this? You said a family dinner.
Happy anniversary, Jason.
That's not for two weeks.
I wanted to surprise you.
It's never too early to celebrate.
Oh, Frankie, I was afraid you wouldn't make it.
Sable, I-I wish you hadn't done this.
Listen, darling.
The Anniversary Waltz.
Yes, you may.
What? Have this dance with me.
You went through a lot of trouble for this.
Why did you do it? I wanted to remind you of what we have together.
Family, friends, memories, time.
What about all the things we don't have anymore? Don't spoil the moment, darling.
Enjoy it.
I'm afraid I don't dance well enough to force my friends to watch me try.
Take her place, won't you? Enjoy yourselves, everyone.
I have a surprise for you.
Jason, please, what's got into you? I wasn't going to do this till after dinner, but I think we've waited long enough.
I know I've put you on the spot, but please don't be angry with me.
I only meant to please you.
Sorry.
I didn't have time to wrap it.
Zach: Holding you like this.
Kissing you.
It's all I've dreamed of.
Sable: I want you too, Zach.
I have no loyalties to him.
Not any more.
Zach: Just say you love me.
Sable: You know I do.
Zach: Forget Jason.
I want to take you in my arms.
Make love to you.
Sable: Zach, we must be careful.
Zach: No one will know.
No one will ever know.
You spied on me? I didn't even suspect you.
I wouldn't do that even if I had.
Oh, Jason, listen to me.
You must believe me.
I'm innocent.
You had a chance to tell me this afternoon.
We could've parted in peace, with some dignity, - instead of this filth.
- Look, I know it sounds horrible, but, he was pressing me, he was trying to get me in bed, - but nothing happened.
- Do you think I'm a fool? No, I don't think you're a fool, but I think you're a hypocrite.
You expected me to believe that nothing happened when spent the night with Frankie at Five Oaks Inn? That has nothing to do with this.
Well, the only difference is I didn't have foresight to wire you for sound.
The only difference is you're holding a gun to my head, trying to tie me to this marriage that's been dead a long time.
It's not dead, Jason.
You've got to believe me.
I have never been unfaithful to you, - never.
- Sable, why won't you let me go? Please.
Because I love you.
Even after I was humiliated in court.
Even after I found out about you and Frankie.
I still couldn't cheat on you.
I love you.
But I don't love you.
I love Frankie.
You deserve her.
You two are a match for each other! I hope you lie to each other just like you lied to me.
I know all about the divorce Frankie went to Mexico to get.
Why didn't you tell me? You just would've dug in deeper.
Take her! Take her.
I've told you, it's been proved in court.
The whole world knows what a slut she is.
I wouldn't use that word, if I were you.
Oh, what a waste my life has been.
and you loved her all the time.
Aren't we pathetic? A wife without a husband? And a husband without the guts to let her know? If I had known I'd have been blamed for it anyway, I would have slept with Zach and loved every minute of it, laughing at you.
Daddy, I've been looking for you everywhere.
- Where's your mother? - I don't know, but the boys are back and they're in the library.
It's good news.
This is the tire mallet that Miles owned at the time of Mahoney's death.
The one that the police have is new, made to order, after the murder.
Miles replaced the originals when he bought his new car.
Yes, and we've got all the evidence we need.
We have receipts, bills of sale, and-and some witnesses.
Well done, Miles.
Well done, Jeff.
Just like yours.
Another setup.
Now the only question is who's behind it? I don't have any question about that.
Where are you going, daddy? I've got a score to settle.
Mr.
Colby.
I have to see your stepfather, now.
Well, he's not here.
Is it important? You're damn right it is.
Where is he? On his yacht, uh, pier 14, slip 6, at the Marina.
Now, where were we? - Oh, Zach.
- Shh, shh, shh.
You are safe now.
I'll never let Jason hurt you again.
Never.
And it's true what you told me that that you know nothing about those two men who were killed.
He lied to you, I swear it.
I've been waiting for this moment for so long.
There is only one thing missing to make it perfect.
Stay right there.
- For me? - Open it.
Oh, it's lovely.
But Yes? This bears an uncanny resemblance to a dress that Jason bought me a long time ago.
Exactly like it.
It's not the The dress you were taking off that day on Jason's yacht the day I walked in on you.
I had it copied all from memory, accurately I hope.
Every stitch.
It's not a game, is it? You really do love me.
Whatever ails you, think of me.
Always believe that.
Let me relive the past the way it should have been.
Do me the honor.
Put it on.
- Oh, Zach.
- Don't worry, we're alone.
I gave the crew the night off.
It's just you and I.
Please.
Oh, Jason.
Do it for me, Sabella.
Turn back the clock.
Beautiful.
What was that? Someone on deck.
But you said the crew had gone.
Stay here.
I'll check it out.
What the hell do you think you're doing? I know all of it.
The tire mallet you planted to setup Miles, the taxi driver you paid to frame Jeff.
- Taxi driver? - In Athens.
My God, your thugs who paid him in front of your office.
You're wrong, Jason, but I don't have the patience to convince you.
You tried to break up my business, frame my sons, - steal my wife? - Your wife? That's it.
Your pride is wounded.
Jason Colby brought to this? Hurt, humiliated and looking for justice.
Look into this gun.
That's justice.
You don't know what the word means.
'Revenge, ' 'vendetta, ' that's your kind of talk.
You're trespassing.
I'm telling you to leave.
I'm warning you.
I've got a score to settle first.
Stay where you are, or they call it 'self-defense.
' You would have shot me.
Jason! Sable! You've killed her.
My God.
Zach: You've murdered your wife.