Melrose Place s02e08 Episode Script
2393040 - No Bed of Roses
Billy: Oh, this is really cool.
The boat leaves from Santa Barbara harbor, and then we get to spend the whole day out by the Channel Islands.
Even if we don't see the whales, we'll still see plenty of wildlife.
You know, there's birds Have you seen my blue notebook? The one with the charts? Oh, yeah, um I think it's over by the TV.
Oh, thanks.
So, then, Saturday night, we'll get a great dinner and stay at a bed and breakfast.
We can make love all night long.
Oh, Billy, it sounds great, but I've gotta work all weekend.
Oh, come on, not again.
I mean, it's great you got your own client and everything, but, you know, doesn't what's-his-name realize you got a life besides advertising? His name is Steve McMillan, and if I wanna keep him as a client, I've gotta work at it.
I know what work is, Alison, I've been busting my butt, too.
I just thought maybe we could celebrate my My Bryant Hotel article getting a three-page color spread.
Oh, Billy, that's wonderful.
I didn't know.
There's nothing I can do about the weekend.
It's business.
Oh! I probably won't be back for dinner tonight, but maybe we can try tomorrow night? Celebrate then? Yeah, sure.
Tomorrow night.
Great.
Bye.
You're looking at a reproduction of a 1965 Avanti.
Beautiful, isn't it? Oh, it's just gorgeous, Dad.
And rare, too.
Now, I've decided to hire some mechanics, set up a shop, and make a few myself.
Could turn a nice profit.
What do you think? That's a great idea.
Morning.
You're off to the salt mines early today.
Yeah, well, my boss is a real slave driver.
See you there.
I better go change for work.
If the office starts thinking that girl works harder than me, I'm in big trouble.
Remember, Mandy people's brains are like sponges Oh, Jake, I don't think you've met my dad.
Palmer Woodward, Jake Hanson.
Hi, glad to meet you.
Likewise.
Dad's here showing off his new car.
'65 Avanti.
That's nice.
Reproduction? No.
Genuine article.
Been on blocks some 20-odd years.
Just cleaned it up and rolled it out.
Wow, that's beautiful.
Hey, I gotta take off to a job interview.
I'll talk to you later, all right? Okay.
It was nice to meet you, Mr.
Woodward.
I thought you said it was a reproduction.
Like I was saying, most peoples' brains are sponges.
They'll sop up anything you tell 'em if you present it right.
Now, just remember that.
Keep your eye on your goal.
Don't worry, Daddy.
I am.
Congratulations.
That's wonderful.
There has got to be something sexy about this chip.
I have an idea.
Why don't you come over tonight? It's a chip.
It's small, it's square.
I'll make you dinner to celebrate your new job.
Okay, Jake, I'll see you around 7:00.
Bye.
Really, no pictures of this chip.
How about art that is lighthearted That romanticizes its abilities Strength and speed Like a comic book hero.
I don't know.
I've seen that approach.
I really think we need to stay grounded in reality.
Reality is what we decided it is.
Wouldn't you agree, Steve? I don't know.
I'm inclined to agree with Alison.
All right, then, what kind of ground are we talking about? Well instead of a superhero, why don't we use a picture of you, Steve? You invented the microprocessor, you are the power behind the concept, and if there's one thing computers need, it's a human face.
I must say, Alison, the Chrysler-Iacocca approach always seemed more of an ego trip than good advertising to me.
I disagree.
I think with the right personality, and the right presentation, putting a face on a product can be very effective.
Why don't we move on Try some fresher thinking? All right.
Whatever you think.
Actually I'd like to try Alison's idea.
Okay.
Tell you what.
I've got some accounts to check on, and since you two work so well together, I'll leave it to you.
Thanks, Amanda.
No problem.
I'll check in on you.
She's a little competitive, wouldn't you say? You don't know the half of it.
Sometime over dinner you'll have to tell me.
Yeah Uh excuse me, Doctor? Urgent matter.
May I speak with you privately? Oh, sure.
Um You guys See you later? Thanks.
What's up? Michael, you have to save me.
From what? What's wrong? From the tuna casserole at the cafeteria.
If I eat one more lunch there this week, my digestive system's going to shut down.
Take me to that little Italian place we used to go to when we were illicit.
Oh, I'd like to, Kimberly, but, you know, I just got a call There's some management papers at the old apartment house that still have my name on it, so I've gotta go take care of them.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry.
But I'm trying to cut off all the old connections from the past so I'm more here in the present for us.
I'll make it up to you tonight, I promise.
Okay? Come on.
Okay.
Okay, okay, okay.
Atta girl.
Dr.
Taylor to X-ray, Dr.
Taylor to X-ray.
I can't believe it.
You actually came.
Yeah, I don't believe it, either.
Got a glass of water or something? Uh-huh.
Sure.
I haven't had a chance to decorate or anything yet.
Thanks.
Remember Puddle? I've had him since I was four.
I don't know why I've kept him for so long.
I mean, I haven't kept anything else in my life.
I like to zoom right through, you know? Travel light.
I must have shown Puddle to you before.
I don't think so.
Sure, once when you and Jane were over for dinner.
I remember Dad making some joke about how I'd never grow up.
You bring protection? Uh-huh.
This couple I know, Chuck and Barbara, they have a sailboat they're taking to Catalina this weekend.
They'd like to make it a foursome.
I mean, they'd really like to meet you.
You've told them about me? Yeah, why not? I mean, it's not often something this great happens in my life.
That's nice of you to say, but I don't know about spending a whole weekend together.
I mean, we haven't really been going out that long.
You need to get away, Jane.
Have some real fun.
Look, that's all I'm offering Three days of sun, ocean, and great company.
Now, all you need to do is take Friday off from work and relax.
I'll take care of everything.
You need to enjoy life again.
Mmm, okay.
Let's do it.
You're right.
I should get away.
Great.
You won't regret it, I promise.
Well, it's not like my shop was.
It's filled with trendy, chromed-out low cc bikes and scooters, but the owner seemed okay, and he wants me to manage the place, so I took it.
Is he paying you what you're worth? No, he's not, but in this economy, having a job is the status symbol.
Besides, I'll be able to start paying back Jo the 15 grand that I owe her.
Probably take me the rest of my life.
You're better than that, you know.
Don't start with me with the modeling thing, okay? I'm not gonna do that.
It's not me.
Believe me, I know.
What I'm talking about is someone hiring you to be head mechanic and paying you top dollar.
Who? Where? My dad.
Your dad? Well, listen to this.
He's opening a shop to do Avanti reproductions, and he needs someone like you to run the place.
He was just telling me this morning how he needed a great mechanic.
I don't know, it's awfully close, isn't it? Come on.
You are a great mechanic, aren't you? You could at least call him.
Well, I guess I could do that.
That's very big of you.
So, uh what's goin' on with us, anyway? I don't know, but, um, I kind of like taking it slow.
You know what? So do I.
Get outta here.
Thanks for dinner.
Anytime.
Bye.
Bye.
Hello, Daddy? I've got a business proposition for you.
Hi.
/ Hi.
So, you ready to cast off, set sail for the sunset? Um What's the matter? Did you hear from Michael or something? No, no.
Come in.
Come on, Jane, what is it? Is there something wrong? No, I'm sorry, Robert.
I know you must think I'm a psycho or something, but I've been up all night thinking about this trip, and I don't know.
Maybe it's the idea of a whole weekend together.
Maybe it's the metaphor of sailing away with you, but whatever it is I can't do it.
You you're all packed.
I know.
I tried to push through all the doubt this morning, but as soon as I zipped up my bag, it all came rushing back.
Well, I wish you would've called, or something.
I'm sorry.
I know you think I'm crazy Look, Robert, maybe we should cool it a bit.
Are you saying you want to end things between us? No.
No, not at all.
I just think maybe I need a break Some time to myself I'm not sure.
Okay.
Take a break, then.
Okay.
See ya.
Bye.
Hi.
Well, I feel like hell.
Instead of going sailing for the weekend, I'm sitting at home with a headache and a packed suitcase.
Decided not to go? Alison, I think I've gone off the deep end.
I'm serious, I I wanna be close one minute, and then I blink my eyes and I wanna be a hermit.
You're not crazy, Jane.
You're going through a huge trauma.
A divorce is like a death.
You need time for your emotions to settle.
Least that's what Oprah says.
Oh, God.
Besides, Robert is your divorce attorney.
No wonder that was confusing.
Have you ever thought of going out with somebody not connected to this whole mess at all? Oh, I guess that could be okay.
But nobody too intense.
There's a new account exec at work.
Russell.
He seems kind of smart and fun, sort of Lightweight? Yeah.
Why don't you let me set you up? All right, but you better do it before I go through another mood swing.
Okay.
Bye.
Bye.
Well, thanks for seeing me.
I really appreciate it.
I got an open-ended lease on this place.
Used to be some kind of, uh, truck dealership that was mismanaged into oblivion, but it's got hydraulics, oil pits, all the basics.
Parts are gonna be manufactured in Ohio and shipped here for assembly.
I need a terrific mechanic who can oversee other mechanics, order and organize deliveries.
Who can get the product out on time.
Amanda said you owned a motorcycle shop.
Do you know cars? Yeah.
Yeah, I rebuild engines.
I worked as a general mechanic.
I've never built from the ground up, though.
Well, the chassis will be partially assembled on delivery.
So, uh you dating my daughter? No, we're just friends.
Friends.
What do you think of her? Well, I, uh, think she's fine.
I think she's great.
She's the best thing in my life, son.
Nothing in the world is more important to me than her happiness.
All right, here's the deal I hear you're in a squeeze.
I'll give you a 15 grand advance, $500 a week for 15 weeks, $1,500 a week after that.
That's a pretty generous offer, considering you don't know my work.
What can I say? I'm fond of the lady who recommended you.
I appreciate the offer, Palmer.
I'm not looking for charity, all right? I'll see you around.
Steve: Alison, we can do better than this.
I mean, these shots might as well be on a cereal box.
The faces just lie there.
There's nothing with any depth.
Maybe we should rethink this approach.
Steve, you've gotta be patient.
We are looking for very special talent here.
You know, you may not like it, but Amanda's artwork approach It might be the way to go.
Keep looking.
Hey, hey.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
Look at the angles this photographer's using.
Now this is getting great stuff from faces.
Who is this? Ah, Jo Reynolds.
She's great.
You've used her before? Yeah, and she's a friend.
I'm glad you like her work.
Well, I'm glad that makes you happy.
You have a wonderful smile.
Do you think it's possible that maybe, uh, you and I, you know, maybe outside of work, could? Oh, um I'm flattered, but, you know, I'm already involved with somebody.
Oh, yeah.
Look, I'm I'm sorry.
Yeah, I know.
I yeah Sometimes, I get a little clumsy around women.
Sometimes.
It won't happen again.
You're a terrific guy, Steve.
I really mean it.
Thanks.
So, how 'bout you call this photographer and set up a test shoot? I'm available tomorrow afternoon.
Done.
Just a sec.
Sydney: It's me, Sydney.
Hey.
How you doin'? I thought you were headed out for the weekend.
Oh, well, I changed my mind.
I'm catching up on work instead, and actually, I'm kinda busy.
I've been poundin' the pavement so hard lookin' for a job today, I thought my feet were gonna fall off.
Is this yours? Yeah.
God, Jane, your work has really improved since the last time I was out here.
It's, like, real original, you know? Thank you, but honestly I do have a lot of work to do tonight, so maybe you could just find something else to do? I dunno, maybe I could help.
I've got pretty good ideas sometimes.
Sydney I'm sorry, I can't entertain you tonight, okay? I'm not asking you to.
All right, fine, then go find something to do and leave me alone.
I can't be your babysitter.
Babysitter? Sydney, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean that.
Listen, I'm no kid, and I've got plenty to do.
Plenty! I just came by to be a nice sister because you're such a mess.
But hey, fine.
See ya.
You know, I'm seeing someone.
Did I mention that? And he is hot, okay? And he knows what I need, and it is not a babysitter.
Oh, man.
So, I guess you forgot we're going to dinner tonight.
The new Chinese-French place you wanted to go to? Oh, that's right.
I am so sorry.
I got stuck catching up on everything else at work, 'cause I spent the day with Steve on his account.
Why is this guy so important, Alison? I don't get it.
You know, you never spent this much time on any other account.
Well, it's my first one solo.
You know that.
Oh, good news I got Jo a test shoot.
She's meeting with Steve tomorrow.
I don't wanna hear it, all right? I'm I'm I don't wanna hear the guy's name anymore.
I'm tired of it, okay? I'm glad you're having such a great time at work, but, you know, you're not putting any time in with us.
I mean, does that matter to you anymore? Is that important to you? Of course it is, Billy.
Where's this coming from? This is my job.
I can't do anything about it.
Besides I've asked you to go out and you've had to work.
Oh, this is not about your job, this is about your libido.
Don't be ridiculous, Billy.
He is my client.
I work with him.
That's all.
I can't believe you're jealous.
What do you expect? All you do is talk about someone else.
I am too tired, and this is too ridiculous.
Fine, you rest.
I'll go for a walk.
Billy.
It's open.
What is it? Some kind of childish pride thing with you? This is a very good job you're turning down.
People would kill for this kinda work.
Bull, Amanda.
I know a handout when I see one.
I'm through bein' bought.
I don't believe this! You are so ungrateful and stubborn.
Is it so hard for you to believe that I think you're good at what you do? That that my father would benefit from you working for him? Or are you so insecure that you have to turn down a job because a woman helped you get it? I am not insecure, lady.
Looks that way to me, mister.
And I think it's pathetic.
You just can't stand havin' someone stand up to you, can you? You had Billy runnin' around on a leash for months.
Alison is scared to death of you.
The whole building thinks you're the Queen of Sheba.
You know what? Doesn't work with me, okay? Oh, you're the moody rebel, huh, Jake? Go try it on someone else.
You know what? You're really pissing me off.
Uh-huh? If you're gonna kiss me, don't do that pent-up macho anger thing.
I don't like bruises.
Whoa! Mmm! Oh! No rough stuff.
Yeah? This is an interesting turn of events, wouldn't you say? Mm-hmm.
Oh, by the way, you owe me $200 for that blouse.
Yeah, well You owe me $2.
95 for the T-shirt.
So What do you think this means? In the larger sense.
Oh, you have nothing to worry about there.
No, I'm talking about you and me.
Jake, I don't expect an engagement ring.
Let's not take things too seriously.
I mean last night was great, but who knows if it means anything? Oh, come on, it meant somethin' to you, didn't it? Well, no, I'm just saying, no expectations.
I mean, we were in a fight before things got out of hand.
Yeah, that's right, huh? Mm-hmm.
What were we fighting about? The job, Jake.
If I remember correctly, you were acting childish, and I was making sense.
Mmm, right, right.
So what do I get if I take this job? Listen, I think you'd be crazy not to take it, but I don't sleep with anybody for a payoff.
Right.
Okay.
Come here.
Oh, this is nice.
Billy was so unsure.
He was in love with someone else.
And you're not? No, I'm not.
Are you? Not in the slightest.
Okay.
That was quite a touch with that infant, Dr.
Shaw.
That big cast saw, that tiny little foot, Mom and Dad on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and zip, pop, and everybody's happy.
Thank you for the compliment, Doc.
And the assist with the parents.
Eh.
You seem a lot better today, Michael happier.
Well, I think I'm finally putting my old life behind me.
Ah Hmm.
I don't know whose number this is.
Michael, if that is anything but a medical emergency, you are not available, all right? We are overdue for at least a cup of coffee before rounds.
Okay, it's a deal.
Nurse Louis to physical therapy, Nurse Louis to physical therapy.
Hello? Hi.
Dr.
Mancini.
Hi, Michael.
I just got my phone.
You're the first person I called.
Uh Yeah, uh-huh I see You comin' over for "lunch" today? I don't know if I can, you know? And I really can't talk right now.
I've been lying here on the bed thinking about you.
Oh, gosh, don't you lawyers ever stop working? Sydney: I'm so warm.
Are you? Uh all right, all right, um I'll come by shortly.
Um, just have those papers ready for me to sign, okay? I'm sorry, sweetheart.
Just when you think you're free, they pull you back in.
Oh, Michael, why do you have to do this now? I don't know.
It's the lawyers, honey, you know? Some papers I didn't sign this time, or something.
Look, uh cover me with Levin on rounds, would ya? Okay.
Thanks.
Be back as soon as I'm done.
And, uh, you know take care of that thing for me.
All right, just Okay, so we'll do, uh A couple rolls in black and white, and then a whole 'nother set in color.
You know, but for the actual shot, I was thinking if we did, like, an Avedon kind of thing.
Oh, oh, no.
That's too formal, I think.
Oh, okay.
Well, we'll see.
So, what's this guy like? Oh, he's He's smart and funny.
I think he'll photograph really great, 'cause he's got that chin and cheekbone thing happening.
Well, you sound kind of, uh, how should we say appreciative? Thank God for Billy, or I would be making a complete fool out of myself.
Oh, listen, the way I look at things, no man is worth a woman making a fool of herself period.
Okay, Steve, what do you say we get a couple of shots off? Yeah.
Okay.
Right over here.
Just kinda lean on the stool, and, uh, give me a nice, confident smile.
Okay.
Keep practicing.
Uh, listen I think I might get a better result if I do this in private.
Alison: Oh, all right.
Um remember, last time I left you alone with a subject, the shots came back naked.
So Not this time, I promise.
Okay.
Thank you.
Have fun.
All right, Steve-a-rino! What do you say we take the stick outta your butt, huh? That's better.
Michael, I know we have to be discreet and all, but don't you think we should be able to go out together at least once or twice, maybe? I know we could go to, like, a heavy metal club late at night.
No one you know would be there, that's for sure.
Uh-huh.
Well, that's great.
Maybe next week, okay? Since when does Jane swim in the middle of the day? I don't know.
She's been on a fitness kick lately Sometimes swimming at lunch, sometimes in the morning.
Yeah? While she's getting healthy, I'm stuck up here until she leaves.
I got surgery this afternoon.
She'll be gone soon enough.
Besides, we can keep ourselves occupied.
Is she still seeing that lawyer? I don't know.
But I wouldn't feel too guilty about it.
I'm sure she's being taken care of, just like I'm taking care of you.
Guilt has nothing to do with it.
I just hate to see her happy.
Glad you changed your mind, Jake.
Business is about trust.
That's what I was trying to say yesterday.
I'm sorry if you misinterpreted me.
Don't worry about it.
It was a misunderstanding.
Sit, sit.
You're the manager now.
Now you'll be doing all the parts ordering.
But you're not out on a limb here.
I've got the vendors lined up.
They know we're building.
Keep good records, make sure those babies purr when they roll out.
What about mechanics? I'm sending you some candidates, but except for the foreman, it's your call.
Hire or fire who you like.
You make these quality, we make money.
Oh, speaking of which here's your advance.
It's a cashier's check, so I'd get it into a bank right away.
$15,000.
Jane: God, I hate blind dates.
Russell: To be balls-out honest with you, Jane, I don't even know Alison that well, but I can see she knows how to get ahead.
She's Amanda's right-hand girl, and now she's got her own client you can bet I'm gonna be kissin' up to her every day.
Now, you two are good friends, right? The truth this whole white bread farm girl thing This is a put-on, right? Actually, Alison's a very nice person.
Oh, sure she is.
You bet.
I adore her.
I'm just I'm making a little joke.
Have you noticed that people out here They don't seem to have as sophisticated a sense of humor as they do back east? God.
Now, you're not from California.
You're not a native.
I can tell that.
How do I know? You're not shallow.
People here very shallow, very shallow.
Have you noticed that? They have no sense of humor.
I hate that.
I see that in people, and it makes me sick.
Help.
Very shallow.
That's why I'm great in advertising.
I can be funny, and make money.
It's a great combo.
What the hell are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at home this weekend.
Whoa, slow down, buddy.
I think you got the wrong table here.
I know my sister when I see her, buddy.
Uh, Robert, maybe you should calm down.
I am ashamed of you, Jane.
Mom can't raise your kids for you, you know? Someday, you'll have to face up to your responsibilities.
You got kids? Robert: Yeah.
Think you can take that on, mister? You know what? I don't get involved in family disputes.
Bye.
Bye.
Hardly knew her.
Whoa, man.
Watch out.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Will you take me home? You sure? Oh, yes, I am sure.
All right.
Hey.
Hi.
Here you go.
What's that? It's a check for all the money I owe you.
We are free and clear.
I don't want it.
I told you, I want you to have your shop back.
I really don't care what you want for me.
I don't wanna have any debt.
You just don't get it, Jake, do you? It's yours.
The only reason I accepted it from my husband was for you to have it For your dream.
There isn't any dream.
And there isn't any trust.
Now take the money.
No, you You probably borrowed this from a bank to This isn't about debt, is it? This is about getting even.
Wrong.
Take the money.
No.
Who the hell do you think you are? Jake, you're hurting I don't want your money! Well, here you are at home, safe and sound.
Thank you.
I guess I'm not quite ready for the blind dating scene.
I think you got a little short-changed on that one.
Yeah, I think I'll have to talk to Alison about that.
So, how come you didn't go to Catalina? Just seemed pointless without you, I guess.
You know when you first came to the table tonight, I thought you were really mad.
I was a little bit.
But, it seemed appropriate, so Listen, Jane, I understand.
I mean I would've been happier dancing on a pier in Catalina with you, but if you need some time, you got it.
Catalina's not going anywhere.
Robert, I really appreciate your lack of jealousy.
And generosity.
I really appreciate you.
And I'm not used to saying this, because I'm not used to having it in a relationship.
So thank you.
You're welcome.
And if you're not too busy tomorrow night, can I take you to dinner and a movie? It's a date.
Good night.
Good night.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I didn't mean to wake you.
Hi.
Hi.
How did the transarterial switch go? Oh, it was fine.
How about you? You on call all night? Mm-hmm.
'Til tomorrow evening.
What time is it? Oh, it's about 12:15 in the morning.
How come you're looking at me all goofy? I don't know.
I I've been thinking, Kimberly.
And, um, I know I've been a little crazy lately with the With the whole divorce thing, and I, uh um Well, um, with this anger I've had toward Jane I hope I haven't hurt you.
I love you, Kimberly.
I love you, too, Michael.
That's all that really matters.
Oh, that was good.
A nice, light breakfast.
Now back to that ton of work your father gave me.
Light breakfast? I saw what you ate.
Eggs scramble with cheese, bacon, short stack, and, "oh, ma'am, can I have a side of those ranchero potatoes, please?" Well, why do you think they call it the farmer's market? You can go in there and eat like a farmer Not just sit down and eat a fat-free muffin.
Well, still, I don't know how you keep that flat stomach of yours.
Now I get it.
God, I am so thick, you know? I'm spending all night trying to figure it out.
"Why is that money thing so important to him?" Come on, Jo, don't do this.
But now I see.
You wanna cut all ties with me, don't you? You wanna start fresh.
This has nothing to do with the money.
Clean slate.
New woman.
You're amazing, Jake.
But I admire you, you know? It's so easy for you.
No guilt, no regret, don't look back Jo, no one wants to hurt you here.
Don't worry about me.
No hard feelings.
Mm-mmm.
You go right ahead.
He's actually wonderful in bed.
But he's limited in the conversational skills.
Are you done? Yeah I am done.
I'm completely done with you.
Answering machine: Hi, it's Jo.
Do it at the beep.
Hi, Jo, it's Steve.
Steve McMillan.
I'm sorry to be calling you on a weekend morning, but there's something important I've gotta ask you.
Could you give me a call at the ranch sometime today? Okay? Hi? Hello? Hi, Steve.
I was, uh I was in the shower.
Um, listen, I haven't finished developing the pictures, so, uh Huh? Tomorrow? Yeah.
Wait a second, wait a second.
Are you asking me out? No, no, no.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'm not laughing at you.
I'm just I'm laughing at my life.
Yeah, I would love to.
Okay.
Bye.
Billy Campbell? Can I ask you a huge favor? Sure, as long as it has nothin' to do with your job or anybody at your job.
It doesn't.
Would you take me to the beach for the day? My treat.
We could go to a little restaurant in Malibu, have lunch, lay by the ocean, drive up to Santa Barbara whatever you want.
What is this, some kind of bribe? No.
I just feel badly that I've been so crazed at work.
I wanted to make it up to you.
Uh-oh.
Better not be somebody from D and D.
Hello? Hi, Jo.
Huh.
Why would Steve call you this morning? Oh, perfect.
You're kidding! No, no.
That that's great.
That's really terrific.
Oh, don't worry about the prints.
I won't be around today anyway.
Okay.
Bye-bye.
Well Steve asked Jo to lunch tomorrow, and she's going.
So, are you through being jealous? For the meantime.
Right now I'm gonna go pack my stuff and go to the beach before you can change your mind.
Come to think of it, I think that guy and Jo will make a great couple.
She likes money, and he's got money.
It's not about money.
He's just sort of mature is all.
What? Nothing.
Nothing.
Here you go.
It's so cool to be meeting out in the open, you know? Uh, Sydney, look um, this isn't exactly a social visit.
Okay.
So, what's up? You know me.
Anything I can do to help.
Well, you know, it's been really great between us and all but I'm afraid we're gonna have to break it off.
I'm sorry, Sydney, but really, we shouldn't have gotten involved in the first place.
Is this Jane? Did she do this? She has no right to be jealous, you know.
You're divorced.
You can be with me if you want to.
Jane doesn't know about us.
She has nothing to do with it.
In fact, nobody knows, and I'd like to keep it that way.
I can keep a secret.
And I'm free for lunch tomorrow.
Sydney we can't do this anymore.
Okay? I'm not gonna come over for lunch anymore, and I don't want you to come by the house.
Why are you talking like this, Michael? You know it's crap.
It's a free country.
I can visit who I want to.
Excuse me, are we having a communication problem? It's over, Sydney.
I'm not kidding.
That's all.
Finished.
No way, Michael.
I mean, news flash I'm good for you.
We belong together.
Jane's over.
Kimberly is over.
I gotta go.
It's you and me now.
You are not leaving me! If you try to leave me, I am one little girl who can make your life very uncomfortable.
The boat leaves from Santa Barbara harbor, and then we get to spend the whole day out by the Channel Islands.
Even if we don't see the whales, we'll still see plenty of wildlife.
You know, there's birds Have you seen my blue notebook? The one with the charts? Oh, yeah, um I think it's over by the TV.
Oh, thanks.
So, then, Saturday night, we'll get a great dinner and stay at a bed and breakfast.
We can make love all night long.
Oh, Billy, it sounds great, but I've gotta work all weekend.
Oh, come on, not again.
I mean, it's great you got your own client and everything, but, you know, doesn't what's-his-name realize you got a life besides advertising? His name is Steve McMillan, and if I wanna keep him as a client, I've gotta work at it.
I know what work is, Alison, I've been busting my butt, too.
I just thought maybe we could celebrate my My Bryant Hotel article getting a three-page color spread.
Oh, Billy, that's wonderful.
I didn't know.
There's nothing I can do about the weekend.
It's business.
Oh! I probably won't be back for dinner tonight, but maybe we can try tomorrow night? Celebrate then? Yeah, sure.
Tomorrow night.
Great.
Bye.
You're looking at a reproduction of a 1965 Avanti.
Beautiful, isn't it? Oh, it's just gorgeous, Dad.
And rare, too.
Now, I've decided to hire some mechanics, set up a shop, and make a few myself.
Could turn a nice profit.
What do you think? That's a great idea.
Morning.
You're off to the salt mines early today.
Yeah, well, my boss is a real slave driver.
See you there.
I better go change for work.
If the office starts thinking that girl works harder than me, I'm in big trouble.
Remember, Mandy people's brains are like sponges Oh, Jake, I don't think you've met my dad.
Palmer Woodward, Jake Hanson.
Hi, glad to meet you.
Likewise.
Dad's here showing off his new car.
'65 Avanti.
That's nice.
Reproduction? No.
Genuine article.
Been on blocks some 20-odd years.
Just cleaned it up and rolled it out.
Wow, that's beautiful.
Hey, I gotta take off to a job interview.
I'll talk to you later, all right? Okay.
It was nice to meet you, Mr.
Woodward.
I thought you said it was a reproduction.
Like I was saying, most peoples' brains are sponges.
They'll sop up anything you tell 'em if you present it right.
Now, just remember that.
Keep your eye on your goal.
Don't worry, Daddy.
I am.
Congratulations.
That's wonderful.
There has got to be something sexy about this chip.
I have an idea.
Why don't you come over tonight? It's a chip.
It's small, it's square.
I'll make you dinner to celebrate your new job.
Okay, Jake, I'll see you around 7:00.
Bye.
Really, no pictures of this chip.
How about art that is lighthearted That romanticizes its abilities Strength and speed Like a comic book hero.
I don't know.
I've seen that approach.
I really think we need to stay grounded in reality.
Reality is what we decided it is.
Wouldn't you agree, Steve? I don't know.
I'm inclined to agree with Alison.
All right, then, what kind of ground are we talking about? Well instead of a superhero, why don't we use a picture of you, Steve? You invented the microprocessor, you are the power behind the concept, and if there's one thing computers need, it's a human face.
I must say, Alison, the Chrysler-Iacocca approach always seemed more of an ego trip than good advertising to me.
I disagree.
I think with the right personality, and the right presentation, putting a face on a product can be very effective.
Why don't we move on Try some fresher thinking? All right.
Whatever you think.
Actually I'd like to try Alison's idea.
Okay.
Tell you what.
I've got some accounts to check on, and since you two work so well together, I'll leave it to you.
Thanks, Amanda.
No problem.
I'll check in on you.
She's a little competitive, wouldn't you say? You don't know the half of it.
Sometime over dinner you'll have to tell me.
Yeah Uh excuse me, Doctor? Urgent matter.
May I speak with you privately? Oh, sure.
Um You guys See you later? Thanks.
What's up? Michael, you have to save me.
From what? What's wrong? From the tuna casserole at the cafeteria.
If I eat one more lunch there this week, my digestive system's going to shut down.
Take me to that little Italian place we used to go to when we were illicit.
Oh, I'd like to, Kimberly, but, you know, I just got a call There's some management papers at the old apartment house that still have my name on it, so I've gotta go take care of them.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry.
But I'm trying to cut off all the old connections from the past so I'm more here in the present for us.
I'll make it up to you tonight, I promise.
Okay? Come on.
Okay.
Okay, okay, okay.
Atta girl.
Dr.
Taylor to X-ray, Dr.
Taylor to X-ray.
I can't believe it.
You actually came.
Yeah, I don't believe it, either.
Got a glass of water or something? Uh-huh.
Sure.
I haven't had a chance to decorate or anything yet.
Thanks.
Remember Puddle? I've had him since I was four.
I don't know why I've kept him for so long.
I mean, I haven't kept anything else in my life.
I like to zoom right through, you know? Travel light.
I must have shown Puddle to you before.
I don't think so.
Sure, once when you and Jane were over for dinner.
I remember Dad making some joke about how I'd never grow up.
You bring protection? Uh-huh.
This couple I know, Chuck and Barbara, they have a sailboat they're taking to Catalina this weekend.
They'd like to make it a foursome.
I mean, they'd really like to meet you.
You've told them about me? Yeah, why not? I mean, it's not often something this great happens in my life.
That's nice of you to say, but I don't know about spending a whole weekend together.
I mean, we haven't really been going out that long.
You need to get away, Jane.
Have some real fun.
Look, that's all I'm offering Three days of sun, ocean, and great company.
Now, all you need to do is take Friday off from work and relax.
I'll take care of everything.
You need to enjoy life again.
Mmm, okay.
Let's do it.
You're right.
I should get away.
Great.
You won't regret it, I promise.
Well, it's not like my shop was.
It's filled with trendy, chromed-out low cc bikes and scooters, but the owner seemed okay, and he wants me to manage the place, so I took it.
Is he paying you what you're worth? No, he's not, but in this economy, having a job is the status symbol.
Besides, I'll be able to start paying back Jo the 15 grand that I owe her.
Probably take me the rest of my life.
You're better than that, you know.
Don't start with me with the modeling thing, okay? I'm not gonna do that.
It's not me.
Believe me, I know.
What I'm talking about is someone hiring you to be head mechanic and paying you top dollar.
Who? Where? My dad.
Your dad? Well, listen to this.
He's opening a shop to do Avanti reproductions, and he needs someone like you to run the place.
He was just telling me this morning how he needed a great mechanic.
I don't know, it's awfully close, isn't it? Come on.
You are a great mechanic, aren't you? You could at least call him.
Well, I guess I could do that.
That's very big of you.
So, uh what's goin' on with us, anyway? I don't know, but, um, I kind of like taking it slow.
You know what? So do I.
Get outta here.
Thanks for dinner.
Anytime.
Bye.
Bye.
Hello, Daddy? I've got a business proposition for you.
Hi.
/ Hi.
So, you ready to cast off, set sail for the sunset? Um What's the matter? Did you hear from Michael or something? No, no.
Come in.
Come on, Jane, what is it? Is there something wrong? No, I'm sorry, Robert.
I know you must think I'm a psycho or something, but I've been up all night thinking about this trip, and I don't know.
Maybe it's the idea of a whole weekend together.
Maybe it's the metaphor of sailing away with you, but whatever it is I can't do it.
You you're all packed.
I know.
I tried to push through all the doubt this morning, but as soon as I zipped up my bag, it all came rushing back.
Well, I wish you would've called, or something.
I'm sorry.
I know you think I'm crazy Look, Robert, maybe we should cool it a bit.
Are you saying you want to end things between us? No.
No, not at all.
I just think maybe I need a break Some time to myself I'm not sure.
Okay.
Take a break, then.
Okay.
See ya.
Bye.
Hi.
Well, I feel like hell.
Instead of going sailing for the weekend, I'm sitting at home with a headache and a packed suitcase.
Decided not to go? Alison, I think I've gone off the deep end.
I'm serious, I I wanna be close one minute, and then I blink my eyes and I wanna be a hermit.
You're not crazy, Jane.
You're going through a huge trauma.
A divorce is like a death.
You need time for your emotions to settle.
Least that's what Oprah says.
Oh, God.
Besides, Robert is your divorce attorney.
No wonder that was confusing.
Have you ever thought of going out with somebody not connected to this whole mess at all? Oh, I guess that could be okay.
But nobody too intense.
There's a new account exec at work.
Russell.
He seems kind of smart and fun, sort of Lightweight? Yeah.
Why don't you let me set you up? All right, but you better do it before I go through another mood swing.
Okay.
Bye.
Bye.
Well, thanks for seeing me.
I really appreciate it.
I got an open-ended lease on this place.
Used to be some kind of, uh, truck dealership that was mismanaged into oblivion, but it's got hydraulics, oil pits, all the basics.
Parts are gonna be manufactured in Ohio and shipped here for assembly.
I need a terrific mechanic who can oversee other mechanics, order and organize deliveries.
Who can get the product out on time.
Amanda said you owned a motorcycle shop.
Do you know cars? Yeah.
Yeah, I rebuild engines.
I worked as a general mechanic.
I've never built from the ground up, though.
Well, the chassis will be partially assembled on delivery.
So, uh you dating my daughter? No, we're just friends.
Friends.
What do you think of her? Well, I, uh, think she's fine.
I think she's great.
She's the best thing in my life, son.
Nothing in the world is more important to me than her happiness.
All right, here's the deal I hear you're in a squeeze.
I'll give you a 15 grand advance, $500 a week for 15 weeks, $1,500 a week after that.
That's a pretty generous offer, considering you don't know my work.
What can I say? I'm fond of the lady who recommended you.
I appreciate the offer, Palmer.
I'm not looking for charity, all right? I'll see you around.
Steve: Alison, we can do better than this.
I mean, these shots might as well be on a cereal box.
The faces just lie there.
There's nothing with any depth.
Maybe we should rethink this approach.
Steve, you've gotta be patient.
We are looking for very special talent here.
You know, you may not like it, but Amanda's artwork approach It might be the way to go.
Keep looking.
Hey, hey.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
Look at the angles this photographer's using.
Now this is getting great stuff from faces.
Who is this? Ah, Jo Reynolds.
She's great.
You've used her before? Yeah, and she's a friend.
I'm glad you like her work.
Well, I'm glad that makes you happy.
You have a wonderful smile.
Do you think it's possible that maybe, uh, you and I, you know, maybe outside of work, could? Oh, um I'm flattered, but, you know, I'm already involved with somebody.
Oh, yeah.
Look, I'm I'm sorry.
Yeah, I know.
I yeah Sometimes, I get a little clumsy around women.
Sometimes.
It won't happen again.
You're a terrific guy, Steve.
I really mean it.
Thanks.
So, how 'bout you call this photographer and set up a test shoot? I'm available tomorrow afternoon.
Done.
Just a sec.
Sydney: It's me, Sydney.
Hey.
How you doin'? I thought you were headed out for the weekend.
Oh, well, I changed my mind.
I'm catching up on work instead, and actually, I'm kinda busy.
I've been poundin' the pavement so hard lookin' for a job today, I thought my feet were gonna fall off.
Is this yours? Yeah.
God, Jane, your work has really improved since the last time I was out here.
It's, like, real original, you know? Thank you, but honestly I do have a lot of work to do tonight, so maybe you could just find something else to do? I dunno, maybe I could help.
I've got pretty good ideas sometimes.
Sydney I'm sorry, I can't entertain you tonight, okay? I'm not asking you to.
All right, fine, then go find something to do and leave me alone.
I can't be your babysitter.
Babysitter? Sydney, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean that.
Listen, I'm no kid, and I've got plenty to do.
Plenty! I just came by to be a nice sister because you're such a mess.
But hey, fine.
See ya.
You know, I'm seeing someone.
Did I mention that? And he is hot, okay? And he knows what I need, and it is not a babysitter.
Oh, man.
So, I guess you forgot we're going to dinner tonight.
The new Chinese-French place you wanted to go to? Oh, that's right.
I am so sorry.
I got stuck catching up on everything else at work, 'cause I spent the day with Steve on his account.
Why is this guy so important, Alison? I don't get it.
You know, you never spent this much time on any other account.
Well, it's my first one solo.
You know that.
Oh, good news I got Jo a test shoot.
She's meeting with Steve tomorrow.
I don't wanna hear it, all right? I'm I'm I don't wanna hear the guy's name anymore.
I'm tired of it, okay? I'm glad you're having such a great time at work, but, you know, you're not putting any time in with us.
I mean, does that matter to you anymore? Is that important to you? Of course it is, Billy.
Where's this coming from? This is my job.
I can't do anything about it.
Besides I've asked you to go out and you've had to work.
Oh, this is not about your job, this is about your libido.
Don't be ridiculous, Billy.
He is my client.
I work with him.
That's all.
I can't believe you're jealous.
What do you expect? All you do is talk about someone else.
I am too tired, and this is too ridiculous.
Fine, you rest.
I'll go for a walk.
Billy.
It's open.
What is it? Some kind of childish pride thing with you? This is a very good job you're turning down.
People would kill for this kinda work.
Bull, Amanda.
I know a handout when I see one.
I'm through bein' bought.
I don't believe this! You are so ungrateful and stubborn.
Is it so hard for you to believe that I think you're good at what you do? That that my father would benefit from you working for him? Or are you so insecure that you have to turn down a job because a woman helped you get it? I am not insecure, lady.
Looks that way to me, mister.
And I think it's pathetic.
You just can't stand havin' someone stand up to you, can you? You had Billy runnin' around on a leash for months.
Alison is scared to death of you.
The whole building thinks you're the Queen of Sheba.
You know what? Doesn't work with me, okay? Oh, you're the moody rebel, huh, Jake? Go try it on someone else.
You know what? You're really pissing me off.
Uh-huh? If you're gonna kiss me, don't do that pent-up macho anger thing.
I don't like bruises.
Whoa! Mmm! Oh! No rough stuff.
Yeah? This is an interesting turn of events, wouldn't you say? Mm-hmm.
Oh, by the way, you owe me $200 for that blouse.
Yeah, well You owe me $2.
95 for the T-shirt.
So What do you think this means? In the larger sense.
Oh, you have nothing to worry about there.
No, I'm talking about you and me.
Jake, I don't expect an engagement ring.
Let's not take things too seriously.
I mean last night was great, but who knows if it means anything? Oh, come on, it meant somethin' to you, didn't it? Well, no, I'm just saying, no expectations.
I mean, we were in a fight before things got out of hand.
Yeah, that's right, huh? Mm-hmm.
What were we fighting about? The job, Jake.
If I remember correctly, you were acting childish, and I was making sense.
Mmm, right, right.
So what do I get if I take this job? Listen, I think you'd be crazy not to take it, but I don't sleep with anybody for a payoff.
Right.
Okay.
Come here.
Oh, this is nice.
Billy was so unsure.
He was in love with someone else.
And you're not? No, I'm not.
Are you? Not in the slightest.
Okay.
That was quite a touch with that infant, Dr.
Shaw.
That big cast saw, that tiny little foot, Mom and Dad on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and zip, pop, and everybody's happy.
Thank you for the compliment, Doc.
And the assist with the parents.
Eh.
You seem a lot better today, Michael happier.
Well, I think I'm finally putting my old life behind me.
Ah Hmm.
I don't know whose number this is.
Michael, if that is anything but a medical emergency, you are not available, all right? We are overdue for at least a cup of coffee before rounds.
Okay, it's a deal.
Nurse Louis to physical therapy, Nurse Louis to physical therapy.
Hello? Hi.
Dr.
Mancini.
Hi, Michael.
I just got my phone.
You're the first person I called.
Uh Yeah, uh-huh I see You comin' over for "lunch" today? I don't know if I can, you know? And I really can't talk right now.
I've been lying here on the bed thinking about you.
Oh, gosh, don't you lawyers ever stop working? Sydney: I'm so warm.
Are you? Uh all right, all right, um I'll come by shortly.
Um, just have those papers ready for me to sign, okay? I'm sorry, sweetheart.
Just when you think you're free, they pull you back in.
Oh, Michael, why do you have to do this now? I don't know.
It's the lawyers, honey, you know? Some papers I didn't sign this time, or something.
Look, uh cover me with Levin on rounds, would ya? Okay.
Thanks.
Be back as soon as I'm done.
And, uh, you know take care of that thing for me.
All right, just Okay, so we'll do, uh A couple rolls in black and white, and then a whole 'nother set in color.
You know, but for the actual shot, I was thinking if we did, like, an Avedon kind of thing.
Oh, oh, no.
That's too formal, I think.
Oh, okay.
Well, we'll see.
So, what's this guy like? Oh, he's He's smart and funny.
I think he'll photograph really great, 'cause he's got that chin and cheekbone thing happening.
Well, you sound kind of, uh, how should we say appreciative? Thank God for Billy, or I would be making a complete fool out of myself.
Oh, listen, the way I look at things, no man is worth a woman making a fool of herself period.
Okay, Steve, what do you say we get a couple of shots off? Yeah.
Okay.
Right over here.
Just kinda lean on the stool, and, uh, give me a nice, confident smile.
Okay.
Keep practicing.
Uh, listen I think I might get a better result if I do this in private.
Alison: Oh, all right.
Um remember, last time I left you alone with a subject, the shots came back naked.
So Not this time, I promise.
Okay.
Thank you.
Have fun.
All right, Steve-a-rino! What do you say we take the stick outta your butt, huh? That's better.
Michael, I know we have to be discreet and all, but don't you think we should be able to go out together at least once or twice, maybe? I know we could go to, like, a heavy metal club late at night.
No one you know would be there, that's for sure.
Uh-huh.
Well, that's great.
Maybe next week, okay? Since when does Jane swim in the middle of the day? I don't know.
She's been on a fitness kick lately Sometimes swimming at lunch, sometimes in the morning.
Yeah? While she's getting healthy, I'm stuck up here until she leaves.
I got surgery this afternoon.
She'll be gone soon enough.
Besides, we can keep ourselves occupied.
Is she still seeing that lawyer? I don't know.
But I wouldn't feel too guilty about it.
I'm sure she's being taken care of, just like I'm taking care of you.
Guilt has nothing to do with it.
I just hate to see her happy.
Glad you changed your mind, Jake.
Business is about trust.
That's what I was trying to say yesterday.
I'm sorry if you misinterpreted me.
Don't worry about it.
It was a misunderstanding.
Sit, sit.
You're the manager now.
Now you'll be doing all the parts ordering.
But you're not out on a limb here.
I've got the vendors lined up.
They know we're building.
Keep good records, make sure those babies purr when they roll out.
What about mechanics? I'm sending you some candidates, but except for the foreman, it's your call.
Hire or fire who you like.
You make these quality, we make money.
Oh, speaking of which here's your advance.
It's a cashier's check, so I'd get it into a bank right away.
$15,000.
Jane: God, I hate blind dates.
Russell: To be balls-out honest with you, Jane, I don't even know Alison that well, but I can see she knows how to get ahead.
She's Amanda's right-hand girl, and now she's got her own client you can bet I'm gonna be kissin' up to her every day.
Now, you two are good friends, right? The truth this whole white bread farm girl thing This is a put-on, right? Actually, Alison's a very nice person.
Oh, sure she is.
You bet.
I adore her.
I'm just I'm making a little joke.
Have you noticed that people out here They don't seem to have as sophisticated a sense of humor as they do back east? God.
Now, you're not from California.
You're not a native.
I can tell that.
How do I know? You're not shallow.
People here very shallow, very shallow.
Have you noticed that? They have no sense of humor.
I hate that.
I see that in people, and it makes me sick.
Help.
Very shallow.
That's why I'm great in advertising.
I can be funny, and make money.
It's a great combo.
What the hell are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at home this weekend.
Whoa, slow down, buddy.
I think you got the wrong table here.
I know my sister when I see her, buddy.
Uh, Robert, maybe you should calm down.
I am ashamed of you, Jane.
Mom can't raise your kids for you, you know? Someday, you'll have to face up to your responsibilities.
You got kids? Robert: Yeah.
Think you can take that on, mister? You know what? I don't get involved in family disputes.
Bye.
Bye.
Hardly knew her.
Whoa, man.
Watch out.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Will you take me home? You sure? Oh, yes, I am sure.
All right.
Hey.
Hi.
Here you go.
What's that? It's a check for all the money I owe you.
We are free and clear.
I don't want it.
I told you, I want you to have your shop back.
I really don't care what you want for me.
I don't wanna have any debt.
You just don't get it, Jake, do you? It's yours.
The only reason I accepted it from my husband was for you to have it For your dream.
There isn't any dream.
And there isn't any trust.
Now take the money.
No, you You probably borrowed this from a bank to This isn't about debt, is it? This is about getting even.
Wrong.
Take the money.
No.
Who the hell do you think you are? Jake, you're hurting I don't want your money! Well, here you are at home, safe and sound.
Thank you.
I guess I'm not quite ready for the blind dating scene.
I think you got a little short-changed on that one.
Yeah, I think I'll have to talk to Alison about that.
So, how come you didn't go to Catalina? Just seemed pointless without you, I guess.
You know when you first came to the table tonight, I thought you were really mad.
I was a little bit.
But, it seemed appropriate, so Listen, Jane, I understand.
I mean I would've been happier dancing on a pier in Catalina with you, but if you need some time, you got it.
Catalina's not going anywhere.
Robert, I really appreciate your lack of jealousy.
And generosity.
I really appreciate you.
And I'm not used to saying this, because I'm not used to having it in a relationship.
So thank you.
You're welcome.
And if you're not too busy tomorrow night, can I take you to dinner and a movie? It's a date.
Good night.
Good night.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I didn't mean to wake you.
Hi.
Hi.
How did the transarterial switch go? Oh, it was fine.
How about you? You on call all night? Mm-hmm.
'Til tomorrow evening.
What time is it? Oh, it's about 12:15 in the morning.
How come you're looking at me all goofy? I don't know.
I I've been thinking, Kimberly.
And, um, I know I've been a little crazy lately with the With the whole divorce thing, and I, uh um Well, um, with this anger I've had toward Jane I hope I haven't hurt you.
I love you, Kimberly.
I love you, too, Michael.
That's all that really matters.
Oh, that was good.
A nice, light breakfast.
Now back to that ton of work your father gave me.
Light breakfast? I saw what you ate.
Eggs scramble with cheese, bacon, short stack, and, "oh, ma'am, can I have a side of those ranchero potatoes, please?" Well, why do you think they call it the farmer's market? You can go in there and eat like a farmer Not just sit down and eat a fat-free muffin.
Well, still, I don't know how you keep that flat stomach of yours.
Now I get it.
God, I am so thick, you know? I'm spending all night trying to figure it out.
"Why is that money thing so important to him?" Come on, Jo, don't do this.
But now I see.
You wanna cut all ties with me, don't you? You wanna start fresh.
This has nothing to do with the money.
Clean slate.
New woman.
You're amazing, Jake.
But I admire you, you know? It's so easy for you.
No guilt, no regret, don't look back Jo, no one wants to hurt you here.
Don't worry about me.
No hard feelings.
Mm-mmm.
You go right ahead.
He's actually wonderful in bed.
But he's limited in the conversational skills.
Are you done? Yeah I am done.
I'm completely done with you.
Answering machine: Hi, it's Jo.
Do it at the beep.
Hi, Jo, it's Steve.
Steve McMillan.
I'm sorry to be calling you on a weekend morning, but there's something important I've gotta ask you.
Could you give me a call at the ranch sometime today? Okay? Hi? Hello? Hi, Steve.
I was, uh I was in the shower.
Um, listen, I haven't finished developing the pictures, so, uh Huh? Tomorrow? Yeah.
Wait a second, wait a second.
Are you asking me out? No, no, no.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'm not laughing at you.
I'm just I'm laughing at my life.
Yeah, I would love to.
Okay.
Bye.
Billy Campbell? Can I ask you a huge favor? Sure, as long as it has nothin' to do with your job or anybody at your job.
It doesn't.
Would you take me to the beach for the day? My treat.
We could go to a little restaurant in Malibu, have lunch, lay by the ocean, drive up to Santa Barbara whatever you want.
What is this, some kind of bribe? No.
I just feel badly that I've been so crazed at work.
I wanted to make it up to you.
Uh-oh.
Better not be somebody from D and D.
Hello? Hi, Jo.
Huh.
Why would Steve call you this morning? Oh, perfect.
You're kidding! No, no.
That that's great.
That's really terrific.
Oh, don't worry about the prints.
I won't be around today anyway.
Okay.
Bye-bye.
Well Steve asked Jo to lunch tomorrow, and she's going.
So, are you through being jealous? For the meantime.
Right now I'm gonna go pack my stuff and go to the beach before you can change your mind.
Come to think of it, I think that guy and Jo will make a great couple.
She likes money, and he's got money.
It's not about money.
He's just sort of mature is all.
What? Nothing.
Nothing.
Here you go.
It's so cool to be meeting out in the open, you know? Uh, Sydney, look um, this isn't exactly a social visit.
Okay.
So, what's up? You know me.
Anything I can do to help.
Well, you know, it's been really great between us and all but I'm afraid we're gonna have to break it off.
I'm sorry, Sydney, but really, we shouldn't have gotten involved in the first place.
Is this Jane? Did she do this? She has no right to be jealous, you know.
You're divorced.
You can be with me if you want to.
Jane doesn't know about us.
She has nothing to do with it.
In fact, nobody knows, and I'd like to keep it that way.
I can keep a secret.
And I'm free for lunch tomorrow.
Sydney we can't do this anymore.
Okay? I'm not gonna come over for lunch anymore, and I don't want you to come by the house.
Why are you talking like this, Michael? You know it's crap.
It's a free country.
I can visit who I want to.
Excuse me, are we having a communication problem? It's over, Sydney.
I'm not kidding.
That's all.
Finished.
No way, Michael.
I mean, news flash I'm good for you.
We belong together.
Jane's over.
Kimberly is over.
I gotta go.
It's you and me now.
You are not leaving me! If you try to leave me, I am one little girl who can make your life very uncomfortable.