Melrose Place s02e20 Episode Script

Mmm.
I feel so comfortable.
Why is that? I've always been afraid of the ocean boats.
I don't know.
Maybe you never met a captain you could trust.
Mmm.
Not so fast.
I'm running late and so are you.
What we need is a jump-start.
Another one? I mean coffee.
Mmm.
Aah! You scared me.
Sorry.
Couldn't resist this neck and this back.
What's down there? Oh, it's just a cargo hold for valuables.
I hate lugging stuff on and off the boat all the time.
Has it always been there? Not the alarm.
I, uh, just installed it.
Hey, reed, come on.
Let's go.
Got to go.
Hey, it's Thursday, man.
We've got to get this thing scrubbed down, the chrome polished and waxed for the charter coming up.
Look, it was canceled.
What? Since when? I found out yesterday.
The owner needs the boat that afternoon.
Aw, that's perfect.
I just fronted 30 bucks I don't have for this stuff.
Sorry.
I would have told you sooner, but, uh, I've been pretty busy.
Yeah.
I can see that.
Hi.
Want some coffee? No.
Thanks.
When did you reschedule for? I haven't.
But look, I'll get on it real soon, O.
K.
? You know what you ought to try, man? Taking this business seriously for 10 minutes.
Hey, Jake, come on Look, look I want this to work out as much as you do.
Believe me.
Ooh.
It's against the rules for you to be here, you know.
I'm sorry.
I'm just so worried about him.
Can I stay five more minutes, please? All right.
But no more.
He needs his rest.
Listen to me.
I'm telling you.
Heavy medication.
He'll be babbling like that for a while.
No need for concern.
Five minutes.
Please, listen.
You got to Michael.
The cops I heard them talking.
You You got to fix it, matt.
If Kimberly dies I I was drunk.
Drinking It's manslaughter.
Please, Matt.
I I You have access.
Change the records.
Michael, what are you talking about? I'll go to jail.
Please.
Matt please.
You got to do it.
Chan changed the records, Matt.
Please, change the records.
Please Man Rough night? Not really.
Just had a little trouble getting to sleep.
No word from New York, I take it.
Billy's phone hasn't been connected yet.
Being new on the job, he probably doesn't want to make a lot of personal calls.
There's the time difference and all.
Yeah.
Of course.
Phone tag.
It happens I wouldn't worry too much.
It takes time to get to know a new city, new people.
I'm sure he's just very busy.
Ta-da! Every square inch is yours.
This is unbelievable.
In L.
A.
, I had this cubicle the size of a pencil cup.
In New York, writers share an assistant, get monthly expense accounts, and have catered staff meetings every Monday morning.
To think I ever had doubts about moving here.
Yeah, well, shake it off, pal.
'Cause this is the city, and I'm your personal key to it.
Cool.
Thanks, Greg.
No sweat.
Oh, well, that reminds me.
Somebody named, uh, Alison called for you earlier.
Is she business or pleasure? Girlfriend who I've been trying to reach, so, actually, I'll try it right now.
Oh no no time.
We're late for the art department meeting.
It can wait, can't it? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Sure.
O.
K.
Come on.
Well, the commander's my father's best friend.
He's been my mentor since I graduated from Annapolis.
You're like a son to him.
More like a pet project.
See there's a way of life for an officer and he wants me to lead it.
I'm supposed to have, like, a wife, kids, dog, socialize with the other officers, live next door to them the whole thing.
What do you do about that? Live with it.
It's not easy.
I've even gone on blind dates he's arranged, right? I I mean, they never work out, of course.
I'm having trouble coming up with excuses for why not.
Now you know how lucky you are to be out of the closet.
Well, it doesn't solve everything.
I-it does feel good to be honest with family, friends.
I'll bet.
How long can you keep this up? I don't know.
It's it's like this vise inside me sometimes.
It just gets twisted tighter and tighter.
I can hardly breathe anymore.
So what's keeping you there? Half the time, that somebody'll blow the whistle on me.
And the other half? I might have to do it myself.
Jeffrey, until people are willing to stand up and be counted, policies like don't ask, don't tell will continue to tear us all up inside.
You shouldn't have to lead a double life.
Hell, the truth is, I don't even know if I can anymore.
Then there's really only one thing you can do.
Alison, are you there? Hello pick up.
Well, I guess you're not home.
Listen, they haven't connected my phone, so you're not going to be able to reach me.
I'll just try again later.
I miss you.
All right.
By all reports, you've been doing enough moping for 10 people.
And I'm not doing too hot myself, so we're going to shooters for a drink.
We could both use.
Oh, no.
Yes, we are going.
Come on.
Let's go No arguments.
As if my appetite weren't spoiled enough.
Hello, Sydney.
That's not a very nice way to talk to someone who saved your life.
You did not save my life.
I took a couple of extra pills and passed out for a few seconds right when you happened to show up.
I would've come to on my own.
Fine, Michael if that's what you want to believe whatever.
But we both know what really happened.
Matt said they've put you on some kind of probation.
What's that all about? I'm on administrative duty.
Could be as long as a month.
Well, look on the bright side.
No one's taken away your medical license yet.
Oh, no you don't.
I won't have you staying all night again.
Out you go.
See ya.
Can I ask you something? Mm-hmm.
Is there a place where the blood records are kept? Central files.
Is it possible for me to see those records? Absolutely not.
You have to be a hospital employee to get into the computer system.
You know, I think a friend of mine works there.
Maybe you know him Matt fielding.
In social services? Sure.
If he wanted to see those records he could? Under the right circumstances, I suppose so.
Thanks.
That's all I needed to know.
You're off to a late start.
Yeah, well, there's no reason to go in, thanks to Reed.
I don't understand.
What'd he do? Oh, nothing major Just canceled the only charter we had booked.
And he didn't offer an explanation? Oh, he came up with some lame excuse I didn't buy.
Fact is I just started with this guy, and already I feel like I'm carrying the whole operation.
How so? To begin with it's been a week.
Reed's done nothing to attract charters Not an ad, not a phone listing, nothing.
You're a businesswoman.
You know it's difficult to get a business started.
Absolutely.
I also know how easily a business can fail when it's mismanaged I mean.
And based on what you're telling me, this one sounds days away from going under.
Exactly.
All right.
Considering we both have a vested interest in this business, action needs to be taken quickly.
I'll talk to reed.
No.
I'll talk to him.
Jake, I'm responsible for getting us into this thing.
I'll get us out.
He's my partner, Amanda.
I'll handle it, all right? How about we both talk to him? Fine.
The sooner, the better.
Matt.
Have you seen Michael? He's not in his room.
Um, actually, he checked out this morning.
He wanted to get right back to work, even if it's just administrative duty.
Really? Well, I guess that means he's doing better.
So he says.
Well it's a good thing I ran into you.
Those crabby nurses wouldn't tell me a thing about his condition.
I'm sure they were just doing their job.
Listen, will you excuse me? You know, it must be so rewarding to work here.
I mean, you get access to all areas like Surgery, emergency room, hospital computer systems plus, you know people to have drinks with at lunch like Michael.
Actually, Michael can't drink on duty.
Right.
That wouldn't be too smart in a place where they could test your blood alcohol right on the spot.
You know Michael get him anywhere near a bar or restaurant, and watch him knock back those cocktails.
To tell you the truth, I've never noticed.
In fact, if I didn't know better, I'd say Michael was probably drunk the night of the accident.
Don't work too hard.
Hey! Hey, what's up? We gotta talk, now.
What about? Get your ass down here.
All right, man Just calm down.
No, I'm not gonna calm down.
This is a business.
There are other people involved.
Between Jake's time and my investment, it's only fair we should have some say in the way things are handled or mishandled as the case may be.
Oh I see well, if you don't like the way I'm running things around here, why don't you start a suggestion box.
Well, remember, it's my damn boat.
You're not getting this, are you? If this is the way you're gonna do business, neither one of us wants to stay involved.
If you want to desert like a rat, fine.
For your information, this boat isn't sinking.
You're dreaming.
For Jo's sake, I hope you wake up.
Enough out of you Get the hell out of here.
Amanda gets her money back now.
A cashier's check is preferable.
Is tomorrow soon enough? No, it's not, but I guess it'll have to do.
Come on let's go.
Hi, guys.
What's up with them? Oh, I never should have taken any other investors.
All I needed was you.
Come on.
This is Beth and this is Jill.
How is it that you personally know so many models? Ah, I call it a hobby.
Yeah, it must be nice.
You know, I'm not just showing off here, I'm on the welcoming committee, remember? Whatever happened to plants or casseroles? Look, I don't do this for just anybody, Billy.
Why am I the lucky one? All right.
There's somebody in particular.
She's a friend of mine.
Great personality.
Smart.
She's a knockout.
Trust me you two have a lot in common.
She'd be perfect for you.
I can feel it in my bones.
I'm involved.
End of story.
Oh, right, right.
The girl back home and all that crap.
Let me tell you something you honestly think she's just sitting home waiting for the phone to ring? What time is it? Um, 2:00.
Great.
We have less than an hour before the account review meeting and the Jensen file's not here.
Oh, I'll get it.
Thanks.
Conference room.
Hey, Amanda.
It's Billy.
Billy.
It's so nice to hear your voice.
How's it going out there? It's good.
Is, uh, Alison around? Actually, no.
She just stepped away.
Oh.
So how's she doing? Fine.
She seems to be holding up.
Really? Glad to hear it.
I got to get going.
Let her know I tried to reach her.
Absolutely.
Take care of yourself.
You, too.
Here it is.
Oh, there you are.
You just missed Billy's call.
You didn't ask him to hold? He, uh, said he had to go.
Sorry.
How'd he sound? Fine.
I, uh, just blurted it out.
Thanks.
Well, sometimes that's the best way.
Just getting it right out there right off the bat.
How'd he take it? Ha ha ha.
Not too well.
It's going to be rough right now, but you really got to give people adjustment time that's What the hell was I thinking? I mean, was I out of my mind? I never should have listened to you.
Wait a minute.
This was your decision.
Y-y-you couldn't possibly have known what it would mean.
Look, you're upset, and you're scared, and you want somebody to blame.
I understand No, you don't.
I might have to resign, or be discharged.
Do you understand how humiliated my father will be? My whole family I think you should wait to see what happens before you decide this is a mistake.
It's easy for you to say with your cushy little hospital job.
You know what, Jeffrey, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry this is happening, but to be honest, I don't know why you'd want to be part of the military to begin with.
What's that supposed to mean? Why be part of an organization so closed-minded that they don't even want you as a member? It's that organization that defends this country and allows you the freedom of thought you have.
You get something real clear, matt.
I'm damn proud of what I do.
J-Jeffrey Thanks for the beer.
Hello? Oh, I can't believe it.
You're actually on the other end.
Hi.
Yeah, well, with work and this apartment thing How are you? I'm good.
I'm fine.
How are you? Good.
Do you like it there? It's O.
K.
You know, it's different.
I miss you.
I miss you, too.
So What are you wearing? Billy.
I'm just curious.
Is this what we've been reduced to phone sex? Well we are on opposite sides of the country, huh? I mean, what are the alternatives? Oh.
That's pretty cynical.
No, it's just practical.
This is what you wanted it.
I wanted it.
You took the job out there.
After your hard sell on this long distance thing promising me it's going to work.
Obviously it doesn't.
Well, excuse me for being an adult, Billy.
I was trying to be supportive of your career.
Don't do me any favors.
Um listen, Jane's coming over, and we're catching a movie.
Why don't we talk about this later? O.
K.
Whatever.
Have a good time.
Thanks.
Bye.
Bye.
Hi.
Hi.
Since you'll be out all day, you might get hungry.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Where's the owner? Um He couldn't make it.
Oh.
I wanted to meet him.
So wow.
Where are you going? Oh, I don't know, uh Catalina, maybe.
Really? Can I go? What about work? The world isn't going to come to a halt if I miss a day.
Mm-hmm.
Jo Reynolds, are you playing hooky? What can I say? You bring out the best in me.
All right.
You said you're a hockey fan.
This must've set you back a few bucks.
I'm sorry.
I, uh I want to apologize for what I said last night.
Not only was it unfair of me but it was disrespectful of you and the choices you've made.
And and I don't think you should resign.
I mean, you are a decorated, dedicated sailor serving this country, and you're too good a representative.
And people need role models.
Thanks.
Want some coffee? Yeah.
Matt, I didn't mean to blame you.
That was just me panicking.
And you're right.
I was scared.
I still am.
But you can deal with this.
And I want to be there for you if you want me to be.
You know one of the reasons I've never had a long-term relationship was 'cause I mean, most guys just don't understand why I want to be in the military.
To tell you the truth, I never met anybody I particularly wanted to explain it to, either.
For the first time I I want someone to know why I want someone to know me.
The Gibson figures? Oh Sorry.
Do you want to talk? About what? It doesn't take a therapist to figure out that you and Billy are having relationship trouble.
Trouble would be overstating it, Amanda.
Everything's fine.
We're just adjusting, that's all.
Look, Alison, you don't have to pretend with me.
It's perfectly understandable how you feel Isolated like Billy 's slipping away like the relationship is dying a slow death Well That about covers it.
Ordinarily, I'm not one for giving advice, but it seems to me by giving Billy a little time and space, he would only appreciate you more.
Oh.
The old "absence makes the heart grow fonder" routine.
It works.
You should just relax, take it easy, enjoy the time alone.
It'd be good for both of you.
That's what I'd do anyway.
Thanks for the advice, Amanda.
No problem.
Be right back.
Yes.
Uh, Beachwood Travel? Hi.
I'd like to book the next flight to New York.
Nancy I'm gonna grab a quick bite if anybody calls Billy! I want you to meet my girlfriend Jennifer.
Hi.
And this is Andrea.
Nice to meet you.
Likewise.
So Greg tells me you're from L.
A.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Is this when you make the avocado and suntan jokes? Hey, I'm from there.
I've heard all the same cracks.
Listen, why do you join us for lunch? We're going to the Carnegie for some sandwiches.
I got to run some errands.
Maybe some other time.
I don't know about you, but I'd love to spend some time with a fellow Angeleno.
Maybe we could get together for dinner sometime tell some stories about our old stomping grounds? Yeah, we could do that.
How about tomorrow night? Sure.
Why not? Good.
Sometimes I'm so amazed.
Yeah? By what? I don't know.
At how quickly things can turn around.
Oh.
That kind of amazed.
The kind that's enhanced by a bottle of wine and a few stars in the sky? No, I'm serious.
Six months ago, I was in hell, and look where I am now.
Off the coast of L.
A.
? Some people might not see that as much of an improvement.
Well, they'd be wrong.
I'm on a beautiful boat with a beautiful woman and, um I love you, Jo.
I'm glad you said it first.
I love you, too.
Mmm.
You have a minute? Not really.
Being on administrative duty is all-consuming as you can see.
It's important.
O.
K.
What? Um you and Sydney, um you're very tight? No, we're not tight.
Why? You'd never tell her anything about the accident? You wouldn't take a stupid chance like that, would you? Hey, cut to the chase, Matt, will you? I ran into her here at the hospital.
We had a conversation.
A weird one.
That's par for the course with Sydney.
She seemed to be baiting me about your drinking the night of the accident, about my access to the hospital like she knew something.
Hey, look, Sydney's no rocket scientist.
You're being paranoid.
Now, if you'll excuse me she even brought up the subject of your blood alcohol.
O.
K.
So what did you say then? Nothing.
I gave away nothing, believe me.
Fine.
Then as long as you don't crack, there's no problem, right? It's all there, right? Give me the other one.
Let's get out of here.
What's all that noise? Just a cruiser passing by a little too close.
It's a beauty, though.
Nothing to worry about.
Come on.
Let's go to Dios, get some eggs, and drink too much coffee.
I'd love to, but I've got a thousand things to do.
Yeah? Like what? Hustle up some charters, make some calls person's still got to eat.
And I will, later.
I got to get going.
O.
K.
, O.
K.
I'll walk out with you.
Actually, um why don't you go ahead? Is it just me, or am I getting the bum's rush here? Maybe because if I don't get you out of here quick, I might never let you leave.
All right? All right? Good.
All right, Mr.
Strictly business.
I'm going.
I'll see you later.
I'll call you.
Hi.
I was told I could find Matt Fielding here? Hi.
Hey.
What are you doing here? I got transferred.
Why? I mean because you came out? I'm not sure.
I, uh Come on.
I put in for a transfer last year, so it may not be related, but then again, it wouldn't be that much of a stretch, either.
Where? When? East coast.
I'm shipping out in the next few days.
I know.
It's not that much notice.
At least they didn't discharge me yet.
It's still their prerogative, you know.
Kind of flies in the face of that "all men are created equal" thing I dedicated my life to defend.
So, um, how's this work? What will it be like for you on the new base? More than likely, my reputation will precede me.
After years of being known as a sailor of distinguished service, now I'll just be known as a sailor who's gay.
I'm sorry.
I don't know what to say.
It's all happening so fast.
I mean, I Not just the transfer.
I mean, what does it mean for us? I don't know.
When I met you, I thought, you know, dinner movie Jeffrey, I never, never wanted to see your life get turned upside down like this.
I'm sorry.
Matt I didn't come here for an apology.
I I came here to thank you.
Things may not be ideal, but They're better.
They're They're honest.
You know my dad always said that a man's greatest virtue is to be true to himself.
He's right.
I'm going to miss you.
Yeah.
Me, too.
If this is about getting Amanda's money back, you have to deal directly with Reed.
Can I come in? Actually, I was on my way out.
Before you go, take a look at this.
I did some checking.
Serial numbers are fake.
According to the registration office, reed's boat doesn't exist.
You ever consider that maybe the boat's from another state? Yeah except reed told me it was registered in California.
Well, I'm sure there's some explanation.
Maybe the papers haven't been filed yet.
I think reed's up to something illegal.
You amaze me, Jake.
Number one it's not really your concern anymore.
Number two Just because you were rooked by Amanda 's father doesn't mean that everybody you work with is a criminal.
And, anyway, if you and Amanda were so unsure about reed, neither of you should have gotten involved in the first place.
I'm just looking out for you.
Well, stop.
You're an old boyfriend, Jake.
Doesn't exactly make us family.
Fine.
You don't want anyone else to give a damn about you, you got it.
I'll spread the word around.
I don't think I'll ever get used to ordering food at a New York deli.
If you don't know what you want the second you walk in there they make you feel like the biggest moron that's walked the earth.
There's a different philosophy about food service here.
At least in L.
A.
, they say "have a nice day" after they've been rude to you.
Exactly.
I kind of miss it.
Don't you? Yeah.
Yeah.
I don't know if you know this, but, um, part of the reason I'm homesick is that I'm involved with somebody there.
Really.
Funny.
I was in the same situation when I moved to New York.
Oh, don't tell me.
It didn't work out, right? Well maybe you'll be luckier.
Yeah, I hope so.
So I hear the magazine found a killer apartment for you.
Yeah, the, uh, Alexander building.
I'm living with friends right now who will probably be ex-friends if I don't move out soon.
Is it true every apartment in the building has a view? Well, I don't know about anybody else's, but mine does, yeah.
It's it's pretty awesome.
I'd like to see it sometime.
Sure whenever.
I'm glad I caught you.
I brought some soup.
We just need to warm it up when we get home.
Don't plan on tagging along.
I'm tired.
I'm turning in the minute I get there.
Don't be silly, Michael.
It's only 6:00.
Sorry, I just worked my first full shift, and I happen to be exhausted.
Well, another hour or two won't kill you.
It's chicken with barley.
I thought you'd like it.
What makes you think you know anything about me much less how I think? The truth is, Michael, I know a lot about you.
I'm going home.
Be a good girl.
Do the same.
I'll tell you one thing I know.
Someone should've told you never to drink and drive.
Good night, Michael.
Sleep tight.
Oh, I'm so glad you're home! Alison! Surprised? What are you doing here? Hi.
Leaving.
What do you You just got here.
Well, I can see you have other plans.
She's a friend.
She came up to see the view.
Oh right come on there's nothing going on.
You've got to believe me.
No, I don't.
You're crazy.
What are you doing? You just flew 3,000 miles.
And now you're gonna turn around and go back? You're absolutely right.
I flew here to tell you something.
We are through, Billy.
Oh, this is so stupid.
No, I am for thinking you might actually try to make this work between us.
I am trying! Like that? Don't bother.
Reed? Are you here? Oh! What the hell is this? Answer me! I don't know what you mean.
You going to stand there and play dumb? It's down there.
I saw the cocaine.
You shouldn't have been snooping around.
I don't believe this.
You lied to me.
You lied about your prison time, about this boat.
You you lied about About everything! Everything was going so well.
You had to do it Didn't ya? You had to ruin everything by being curious.
You know what? It killed the cat, Jo.
I'm leaving.
I don't think so.
Let go of me.
You're not going anywhere.
Let go of me! You're hurting me! Aah!