Transcripts from 383 episode

CC (to Mason): Take your hands off my table.
Mason: Well, sure... daddy. I just wanted to... come over and say "Hi". I'm a... having lunch with Augusta over there. You see? Why don't you come over and join us? You can bring "what's his name" with you.
CC (leaping up from his seat): Mason... I no longer regard you as a son of mine. And I couldn't care less who you are having lunch with. All I ask is to be left alone.

Later on CC and Mason run into each other by the lift.

CC: Mason! My son, my son...
Mason: Dad! Isn't Kirk with you?
CC: No, he is running an errand for me.
Mason: So... he is doing my job after all.
CC: Mghuh. I see you have made progress with Augusta. I'm pleased that you ahm... took my advice and my suggestion.
Mason: Well, I didn't do it to please you, dad. I'm just... living my life as I see it fit.
CC: There is a life the way that saves the confrontation. It was wonderful.
Mason: I mean every word I said.
CC: It would mean a great deal to me and to our family if we could destroy the Lockridges. Not with Augusta's help possibly. But you know very well I can be quite appreciative.
Mason: Dad, when are you going to learn to stop trying to use me?
CC: I guess, when I no longer find you useful, Mason.
Mason: You know, it doesn't make much sense to kick me out and then try to tempt me back, dad.
CC: Well, like the Lord, Mason, I work in mysterious ways.
Mason: The Lord knows that's true. (The lift opens.) You're heading home?
CC: No, I have a lunch date.
Mason: Well, let me leave you this word of advice:revenge can be a dangerous business, dad. Lockridges are not fools, you know. And neither is your eldest son.

On getting out of the lift Mason runs into Mary.

Mason: Well, well, look who's here.
Mary: Well, we keep running into each other, don't we?
Mason: Yeah. Well, you should stay out of public places, I'm known to frequent them. Join me for lunch? I've already eaten, but I skipped desert.
Mary: Thank you. I'm... meeting somebody.
Mason: Oh, let me guess.
Mary: Your father.
Mason: Ahh... Shall I alert the media? "Mary Duval is a social climber"?
Mary (trying to get past him): Mason, if you... if you don't mind, I really am late.
Mason: Give him my worst.

CC: You're an extraordinary woman, Mary Duval.
Mary: Do you think so? I thought of myself as many things but not extraordinary. No I think, I am actually rather ordinary.
CC: No, no, no, no. Mason will never be interested in an ordinary woman. I've embarrassed you.
Mary: No! No, it's not that. It's just... CC, I think, you should understand that there is nothing going on anymore between Mason and me.
CC: Do you think?
Mary: I know. It's over.
CC: Well... Let me tell you something, Mary. Because as Mason's father I know what's in his head. I know when he gets something in there he is very persistent about it.
Mary: What is it you're trying to say?
CC: I would like to give you a little piece of advice. You can hear it... or not, strictly up to you. But you really shouldn't run your life with anything but your head, and not with your emotions. If you let Mason sweep you away with his... shall we say... "silver tongue", I think we are going to fall into a situation that would not be too desirable for either one of us. Forgive me, please, for being so blunt. But I felt I should tell you at this time. Just to warn you.
Mary: Thank you. You didn't have to say any of that. See, I haven't forgotten what Mason did to you with... ahm... Gina.
CC: Good. You should never forget it. Because I never will.

Mary: Are you all right, CC?
CC: I'm fine. Just a little tired.
Mary: Well, I'm not surprised. It's been a very active day for you.
CC: Yes, it has.
Mary: Let me help you upstairs.
CC: No, no, I'm fine.
Mary: Is there anything you do need?
CC: No, nothing at all. Thank you. And thank you for the wonderful lunch.

Telephone rings.

CC: Can you get that for me please?
Mary: Yeah.

Mary answers the phone.

Mary: Capwell residence. May I ask who's calling please? Just a minute. (then to CC) Are you at home to a Max Bender?
CC: To Max Bender I'm home.

CC talks to Max on the phone.

CC: What have you got, Max?
Max: How much to report, Mr Capwell? So far the Lockridge yacht hasn't moved an inch. They are still anchored off Carmel.
CC: They're both still on board?
Max: Yes sir.
CC: All right. Just keep me posted.

Mary: Did that upset you? You shouldn't let yourself get upset. You need to rest.
CC: Not anymore. And you are not to tell anyone that I am tired. I cannot appear like I am in a weakening condition. I have to appear strong. I have to appear a lot stronger than my enemies. I tell you that!

Angry CC snaps his cane over his knee. Shocked Mary watches him go upstairs.

On her way out of the house Mary runs into Mason.

Mason: Hi.
Mary: Mason, I... I don't think your father should be seen.
Mason: I'm a... here to pick up some files. He knows about it. Where is he?
Mary: He's upstairs. But don't disturb him, all right? 'Cause he's had a very long day.
Mason: Oh, I know. Lunch with a beautiful woman can be exhausting. You're very protective of him, aren't you?
Mary: It's my job.
Mason: And you seem to be enjoying it. What did he do? Ahh, you don't have to tell me. First class hatchet job on my character, right?
Mary: Mason, you know, you really should stop thinking that you are the reason that everyone has for everything that they do. No, it just so happens that I was hired to do a job here. It also happens that I like your father. I feel a little sorry for him.
Mason: Oh, no thank you for that. My father has no use for pity. Especially when it's directed at him.
Mary: Boy, it's a shame you two have so many misconceptions about each other.
Mason: Oh, Mary... You think you're being objective. All you're really being is young and impressionable. My father started to work his charms on you and you're falling right into his trap. And I could help you to get out of it, but I think you'll learn more if you do it on your own. You may need to chew your own foot off to escape those. So brace yourself.
Mary: I was just about to leave, I think I'll continue to do that.

Mary tries to go past Mason, but he blocks her way with his shoulder.

Mason: Leave where?
Mary: Guest house. I'm staying in there, remember?
Mason: Yeah. Must get lonely down there?
Mary: Not as lonely as it is right here.
Mason: May be there's hope for you yet.
Mary: I'm going to get some sleep, if there's any.

Mason tries to kiss Mary, but she runs away.