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Nach dem plötzlichen Tod von Douglas Channing wird die unterbrochene Voruntersuchung über den Unfalltod Jason Giobertis wieder aufgenommen. Angela will mit allen Mitteln verhindern, dass Emma aussagt. Selbst die Neuigkeit, dass ihr verstorbener Mann einen unehelichen Sohn hat, der den Verlag seines Vaters erbt, ist für Angela zweitrangig.

When Douglas is buried, Angela tries to keep Emma sedated to prevent her from testifying. Angela could lose Falcon Crest to Chase if his attorney can prove that Jason died under suspicious circumstances. When the coroner's inquest resumes, the D.A. mounts a circumstantial case that is easily rebutted by Erikson when Emma is unable to testify. Defying her mother, Emma manages to escape Falcon Crest and arrives to take the stand, confessing how she accidentally pushed Jason to his death while he fought with Turner Bates. The jury rules that Jason ""died at the hands of another,"" thereby giving Chase control of Falcon Crest, but he magnanimously offers fifty percent of the vineyard to Angela. Though Angela detests the thought of sharing Falcon Crest with anyone, she has no choice and accepts. Another threat looms as Angela learns of Douglas's illegitimate son, Richard Channing, who has inherited fifty percent of The Globe.

Cuando Emma finalmente testifica que ella empujó a Jason Gioberti a su muerte, el jurado le otorga Falcon Crest a Chase. Angela acepta la oferta de Chase de una asociación igual mientras promete recuperar el control total.