Melrose Place s02e22 Episode Script

Shut up.
Reynolds, Jobeth.
Let's go.
Are you leaving? Donna, you're losing your baby.
Oh, your sweet stuff is leaving you, Donna, baby.
Bye, baby.
Just shut up! Uh, Jobeth Reynolds, right? Yeah.
Who are you? I'm Benjamin Skyler, public defender.
I've been assigned your case.
When did they pick you up? Yesterday.
I was on this boat Yeah, I can see that.
Lots of cash onboard.
You killed a man.
Ooh, suspected drug dealer.
What? Did you and this guy have a business disagreement or you just didn't like him.
No.
It was self-defense.
He was trying to kill me.
Well, that kind of thing can happen when you go out on the water to do a drug deal with an ex-con.
Wait a second.
You're my lawyer.
You're supposed to defend me, right? I didn't know about the drugs.
Look, Miss Reynolds, I can only help you if you're straight with me, okay? I've been doing this for five years, and nobody is ever innocent, okay? So, look, you tell me everything that went down, and maybe I can do some horse trading with the D.
A.
's office.
Morning.
Oh, speak of the devil.
Hey, Ben.
How are you doing? Oh, hey, Quint, how are you? Good.
You must be, uh, Miss Reynolds, right? Yes? I'm Quinten Benson from the district attorney's office.
I'm sure Ben here told you that we are ready to deal your case down a little bit, but before we do that, we'll need everything about the drug deal Who you and Reed sold to, your suppliers.
I didn't know about the drugs.
He was trying to kill me.
Look, uh, Jo, I suggest that you talk to me, and I suggest you talk to me now, or things are only going to get worse.
Quint, we want a deal, up front, in writing before she says You listen to me! I did not know about the drugs! He did.
But we can't ask him, can we? You blew a hole in his gut.
I had to kill him.
Don't say another word.
You're just gonna get yourself in trouble.
I didn't have a choice.
I want a phone call.
Don't I get a phone call? Yeah, you get a phone call.
I came in here prepared to give you a little bit more than that.
I'm not feeling so generous anymore.
Hello.
Jo! Jo, where are you? If it's about cash for bail, I can get it.
I got a bike I can Doesn't matter if you had a million bucks, kid.
Jo Reynolds can't be bailed out 'cause no bail's been set.
When does that happen? Tomorrow.
Okay, okay, let me just see her, all right.
Sorry.
No can do.
I just want to see if she's okay.
This ain't a hotel, kid.
You want to see her, you see her at her bail hearing tomorrow.
This is not Iraq, man.
She's got rights.
You are getting on my nerves.
Now get out of here.
Good morning, "Escapade Magazine".
May I help you? Is Nancy ready for me yet? I don't know.
I'm not a receptionist.
Celia, you just walked out of her office.
Yes, and you walked out on the chance of a lifetime in New York, so don't expect me to help you get your old job back.
All right.
Forget it.
I thought we used to be friends.
You were junior editor, Campbell, and you quit.
Why? Because you were lonely for your girlfriend? Good God, why don't you just grow up.
Hey, don't blow a gasket, all right? The job's open, you can take it.
Morales.
Yeah, he's right here.
Hold on.
Your little sweetheart tracked you down.
Oh, and, by the way, there is no job to take.
Because you were such a grade-A L.
A.
flake, they plugged in someone from New York.
So, you see, you ruined it for both of us just by being you.
Thank you.
Hi, Alison.
Hi.
I was wondering if you were free for lunch.
Uh, I don't know.
I don't even know if I still have a job.
I'm sorry about all this.
I wanted to talk about what you asked me last night, about our life together.
Well, why don't you just tell me now.
I'd like to know how much of an ass I made of myself before I go see Nancy.
I really need to see you face-to-face.
Nancy's ready for you, Romeo, and she's not very happy.
Mm-hm.
Um, look, I got to go.
I'll see you at 1:00.
I love you.
Was that Billy? Um, yeah.
How long have you been standing there? Don't worry.
I wasn't spying on you.
So the boomerang boyfriend is back from New York, huh? Yes, he is, and I don't mean to be rude, Amanda, but I don't think it's any of your business.
I was just wondering if Billy was here to stay.
An unstable relationship affects one's work performance.
Never knowing if he's moving to New York or Little Rock or Saskatchewan He's staying, all right? As a matter of fact, um, he asked me to marry him.
I see.
What a wonderful gesture.
Um, I'd give that commitment a lot of thought if I were you.
I'm saying this as a friend.
I know things about him that you don't even know.
Jane.
What are you doing here? I live here, remember? Just thought I'd have lunch at home.
Throwing away old junk? Not exactly.
I'll see you later, okay? Syd, wait.
Don't throw away Puddle.
You've had him since you were 5.
throwing him away.
Hey, is something wrong? Oh, nothing.
I'm moving, that's all.
What? Wait.
Is Amanda kicking you out? If she is, I'll talk to her.
If it's about money, I can help.
I don't need you to take care of me, okay, Jane? I'm moving 'cause I want to.
All right.
Where are you going? Look, I don't think you want to know, all right? Of course I do.
We're friends again.
Remember? Fine.
Have it your way.
I'm moving in with Michael.
What? I said I'm sorry, Jane, but it's love.
These kind of things just happen.
I'm sorry if I hurt you.
Sydney, after everything we have been through, this is the worst The worst thing you have ever done.
I am an adult now in an adult relationship, and if you don't understand that Well, it's been nice knowing you.
Did you ever notice that every time you spring for lunch, we end up eating hot dogs in the park? What can I say? I like the simple things in life.
No, you're just cheap.
Well, if I'm going to go along with your big plans, we're going to have to start saving some money.
Is this some kind of backwards way of accepting my proposal? Well, weddings and honeymoons aren't cheap, you know? Oh, you've made me so happy.
Wait, Billy.
One thing.
I don't want to do this unless we can be totally honest with each other.
Absolutely.
Wait.
Listen to me for a second.
Right after we got off the phone this morning, Amanda said something that really bothered me.
You know, we also stopped listening to Amanda.
She said she knew some things about you that I didn't know.
Do you have any idea what she's talking about? No, I don't have the faintest idea.
Alison, you know me better than anybody else.
I don't know why.
Amanda's lashing out at everybody.
And to tell you the truth, I really don't want to know.
I just want to forget about all the garbage in the past and live now with you.
I want to build a future together.
I want to wake up every morning for the rest of my life knowing that I'm with you and only you.
Because in the whole world, all I really care about is you.
Well, in that case, you better marry me, Billy Campbell.
You mean it? You really mean it? Yeah, I do, more than anything.
Wah-ha! Come on, Amanda, I know you have the legal connections and I know you have the money to help out Jo, and I'm the one who doesn't buy the mean bitch routine, remember? I just don't believe you're thinking clearly that's all.
With the money invested in Reed, we're already tied to this.
And it won't look good.
And The police could assume we were investing in Reed's drug business.
Jo's looking at a murder charge.
I know she's in a terrible mess, but if it really was self-defense, then they'll let her off.
And we won't have to get involved.
Amanda, you said it yourself Reed duped us too, right? We can't sit by and watch Jo twist out there by herself.
Reality check, Jake.
Neither you nor I shot anybody.
You know, somehow I thought you had a little more integrity than that.
This is not about integrity.
Yeah, that's exactly what this is about, Amanda, Nothing else.
Shh! You gonna be in here a long time.
Well, you're looking a little bit better this morning.
Must be the outfit.
Your arraignment's in three hours.
I hate to tell you this, but after yesterday's meeting and review of your case file, I'm not very hopeful.
I'm shocked.
You were so upbeat yesterday.
Look, Jo, either you've got to give them everything you know about the drug deal including names, or they're going to charge you with murder one and they're probably gonna get a conviction too.
I told you yesterday.
I'm going to tell you again.
I don't know anything Anything about what Reed was doing.
The drugs anything.
You also tell me you didn't have an arrest record.
And then I find out last year that you were charged with having a concealed weapon.
Oh, God.
I forgot.
I forgot.
That's all.
Really.
It wasn't a big deal.
Well, it was a big deal to me.
It's going to be a big deal to the D.
A.
Jo, you know what, you got to stop lying.
It's the only way that I can help you.
I'm telling you the truth, Ben.
I swear.
Well, if that's the stand you want to take, I'll I'll do the best I can.
I hope you change your mind before the arraignment.
Jo's in jail, and Reed's dead? That's impossible.
They really think she killed him? She did, but it was self-defense.
I tried to find you guys last night.
Where were you? We were out late celebrating.
God, we've got to do something.
Well, she's being arraigned soon.
We need to come up with bail money.
We can pull the limit on our credit cards.
Great.
Great, I found a place that'll hock my Harley.
Let's go.
What about Amanda? I'm sure she's got some cash.
I brought it up with her.
She was less than helpful.
Why am I not surprised? Juice, sweetheart? More coffee? Put a cork in the sunshine act, will you, Syd? Now, Michael, don't be so grumpy.
I'm just happy everything's out in the open.
I even told Jane yesterday.
Oh, great.
She's happy for us.
I think she finally understands about you and me.
Look, Syd, I really don't want to hear this load of crap, all right? Come on, Michael, why can't you cheer up? Gosh, I don't know.
Let's see.
Uh, my fiancĂŠe is dead.
You're blackmailing me, and Levin still won't let me see patients.
You're right.
I'm a happy man.
Well, you should take the bull by the horns, sweetheart.
Tell Levin you're tired of administrative duty.
Don't call me sweetheart.
And what? You think I haven't already tried that? I told him I was off painkillers.
Thanks to me.
Whatever.
Anyway, Levin thinks I'm a flake.
There's got to be something we could do.
There's no we, okay? This is my life, not yours.
The only reason you're here is you put a gun to my head.
"Arraignment case number 94-118.
State of California vs.
Jobeth Reynolds.
" All parties present? Quinten Benson for the state, your Honor.
Benjamin Skyler for the defense.
Your Honor, I beg your patience for a minute.
I'm locating the case file.
Hurry up, Ben.
Full docket today.
I got it, your Honor.
Good.
Let's get going.
I don't suppose you changed your mind.
I told you I don't know anything about the drugs.
Your Honor, the state requests that the defendant, Jobeth Reynolds, be arraigned on the charge of first-degree murder and held without bail.
Defense? The defense requests a bail of $100,000.
The defendant is not a flight risk.
Your Honor, the defendant has not been a resident for more than a year and only six months ago was brought up on a weapons charge.
Argument? Uh, no.
No arguments.
In that case, I have no choice but to remand the defendant Your Honor, may it please the court, Walter Kovaks representing the defendant.
Mr.
Kovaks, this is unusual.
I wouldn't think this case was nearly high-profile enough for you.
I've been retained to represent Miss Reynolds by a family friend, your honor.
Ms.
Reynolds, does that meet with your approval? Yes.
Change of representation is noted.
Ben, you're dismissed.
Yes, your Honor.
Mr.
Kovaks.
Defense requests the arraignment be postponed until tomorrow, your Honor, to give us a chance to review the case and to give the defendant a chance to confer with her new attorney.
Your honor, I think changing attorneys Defendant is remanded to the county jail until arraignment.
Tomorrow at 3:00 P.
M.
Next case.
Scared? Petrified.
Don't be.
You're on the road out of here.
Let's go talk.
Excuse me.
Well, this looks good.
Jake Hanson.
That was a nice thing you did.
Why does that always surprise you? It doesn't.
So you and Alison are getting married.
Yeah.
And as a matter of fact, there's something you should know.
I'm gonna tell Alison about us.
Don't even think about it.
You wanted it secret, and that's what I've been doing.
If Jake finds out that we slept together again, he'd kill me.
Look, when Alison hears about this, she's gonna hear about it from me.
She won't have to hear about it if you keep your mouth shut? I would, but I don't trust you.
That was always the problem wasn't it? What are you two talking so intently about? Nothing.
Billy just can't believe I'm a nice person, that's all.
Sydney? Ha ha ha! You are a very funny young lady.
Mancini, your girlfriend here does the most dead-on impression of you I've seen.
Do it for him, it's hilarious.
Michael, we were just talking about how much you love being a doctor.
Oh, is that so? What are you doing here, Sydney? Don't be mad.
I was just bringing you a cappuccino.
Hey, lighten up, doctor.
Sydney's been telling me how hard you've been working getting yourself back together.
And she actually has me convinced you've kicked the painkillers.
But I told you that last week.
Yes, but I believe her.
Anyway, I better be going.
Sydney, it was a pleasure meeting you.
It was nice meeting you.
Oh, I'm afraid I have your coffee.
Listen, why don't you come by my office later, and we'll talk about getting you back on rotation.
Sure.
That that would be great.
And Mancini, you screw up one more time on job, and you're gone.
Capisce? Yes, sir.
Good.
You know, I'm really grateful for what you did today.
It showed a lot of class.
Would you expect anything else from a classy broad like me? No, I guess not.
To tell you the truth, it had a lot to do with you.
I mean, that little fight we had yesterday had an effect on me.
You've had an effect on me.
Well, you've had an effect on me, too.
Jake, there's something I have to tell you, and you have to promise me not to freak out.
Okay.
Uh, a couple of months ago, before Christmas, uh when we were kind of broken up Yeah? Anyway, I was very angry and upset with you.
I thought you had betrayed my father.
Which I didn't.
I know.
Just listen.
Um I slept with someone else.
I mean, it was revenge, nothing more.
It didn't mean anything to me.
With who? Oh, come on, Jake, that doesn't matter.
It matters to me.
Let's just get it all out, all right? I-it was Billy.
Jake, please, forgive me.
I never thought I'd say this to anyone, but I love you.
I don't want to lose you.
I'm so sorry.
It was the biggest mistake of my life.
I'm not angry at you.
I don't blame you.
It's great that your lawyer got them to let you have visitors right away.
Yeah, he seems to have a lot of pull.
I just hope he can get me out of this mess.
God, Alison, look at me.
How did I end up like this? I keep thinking I'm a kid, you know, and I just made a mistake, like I broke a neighbor's window or something.
You know, soon my dad will come and tell everyone to leave me alone, pull me into his arms, and make it all go away.
Then I woke up this morning in this cage And I realized I killed another human being.
I don't know if this fancy lawyer can help me now or anyone can.
Jo.
Jo, you were defending yourself.
You had to.
Please, don't worry.
We'll have you out of here before you know it.
God, I'm so afraid.
Look, Jake and Amanda are going to the D.
A.
tomorrow with what they know.
And it'll all be cleared up.
Listen to me.
You don't belong in here.
We'll have you home soon.
I don't know.
I know.
In plenty of time to be my maid of honor.
Your what? Billy and I are getting married.
And I want you to be there with me.
Will you do it? Are you kidding me? Of course I'll be I mean, if you don't mind my shackles clanging down the aisle.
Oh, my God, Alison, I'm really happy for you.
Thanks.
It's going to be a great party, and you'll be dancing in the middle of it.
And all of this will be a part of the past.
Yeah, I hope so.
I really hope so.
Hey, Sydney! What's that truck doing in the driveway? Oh, hi, Michael.
Guys, the rug couldn't have just disappeared.
I mean, it's a 9 x 12.
You, get rid of this stuff.
Uh, guys, why don't you go back out to the truck and check there? Whatever you say, Mrs.
Mancini.
Mrs.
Mancini? What the hell do you think you're doing, Sydney? Well, I'm making our house a home.
I'd think you'd be a little more appreciative.
Where did you get all this, and who's going to pay for it? Well, you are, doctor.
I borrowed one of your credit cards for a down payment and financed the rest.
All right.
All right, look, you're not going to do this, okay? It's not going to happen.
Not only do I hate all this chi-chi stuff, but I can't afford it, okay? So we're getting rid of it.
Don't be so insecure, Michael.
You're a physician.
You've got great earning potential.
Now, come in here and see our new bedroom set.
Sydney sweetheart.
Will you do me a little favor, okay? Send it all back, all of it, and then when you're through, I want you to make me dinner, okay? We'll talk later.
No, we're talking now.
And something else.
You're not Mrs.
Mancini.
There's only one Mrs.
Mancini, and that's my damn mother.
Do you understand that? Michael, you're making me mad.
Don't ever make me mad.
Bad things can happen.
Do you understand? I can't thank you guys enough for all the help and support, the lawyers, everything.
You should've seen us in there with the D.
A.
today.
They kept us through lunch.
He thought we were a couple of co-conspirators, but we stuck it out.
Walter thinks he may be coming around.
Really? That's great.
Yeah, yeah.
He's sure he can get bail set today, too, but the thing is that it may be as high as $3-400,000.
I don't know where we can come up with that kind of money.
What about your father? Jake, I couldn't tell him this.
It would break his heart.
Anyway, he couldn't help me because his business is going under.
Well, it's a tough one.
But we're going to have to think of something.
You can't spend another night in jail.
Tell her it's taken care of.
What? Tell her I'll take care of the bail.
How can you do that? Did you hear the kind of money we're talking about? Look, Jo, don't worry, all right? I'll tell Walter that I'll put up the apartment building, and I'm sure he can work out the rest.
I don't know what to say.
I wouldn't have expected I just thought of it myself.
What can I say? I guess Jake's been a good influence on me.
Besides, it's only collateral.
I only lose money if you jump bail, but I think you're probably a pretty good risk.
Well, I better get to Walter's office and get this going.
Amanda Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Bye.
You guys, I'm so grateful for everything you've done.
I didn't really expect it from you two.
I mean I didn't mean that.
I meant, not just you guys It's all right.
You're exhausted.
We know what you mean.
We're just glad you're home safe and sound.
We'll see how long that lasts.
I still have the trial.
Don't start worrying about that.
Everything's going to be fine.
Listen, when Billy and Alison heard you were getting out today, they decided not to cancel their engagement party and make it a welcome-home thing for you, too.
So why don't you come by Shooters? Everyone would love to see you.
Oh, I don't think so.
What Jo needs now is rest.
Jake, let the lady speak for herself.
Actually, he's right.
I could really use some time alone in my own bed.
But you guys go and have a good time and say hi to everyone, and thank you very much.
You're welcome.
Take care.
Sleep tight.
I'm not going to this party.
Let's go have a pizza or something.
Oh, come on.
We have to at least make an appearance.
No, we don't.
Excuse me! Excuse me.
I'd like to make a toast.
Thank you.
Now, we are not only celebrating how blind lucky Billy is to be engaged to me Ha ha ha! Ha ha ha! But also and more importantly, that Jo Reynolds is back home at the building, due in large part to the efforts of Amanda and Jake.
Yay! Yay! And so to Jo's freedom and the end of Billy's.
Whoo! Whoo! Okay, so we've made our appearance, we've toasted the happy couple.
Now can we get out of here? Sure, you've been great to come.
Let me just say goodbye to Alison.
I'll see you down there.
Hold on one second.
Hey, Jake.
Jake.
Where've you been, man? I haven't seen you all night.
Yeah, I'm really not in the mood for a party.
Well, let me buy you a drink.
I want to ask you something.
I really don't feel like it.
Okay.
You're making me ask you this in front of God and everybody? Jake Hansen, you've been a great friend of mine.
For the last couple of years and I want you to be my best man.
Go to hell, you son of a bitch.
Billy! Hold it, relax, man.
All right.
All right.
Back off.
Excuse me.
Are you all right? Oh, God.
I think so.
Get him some ice.
I was afraid this might happen.
What do you mean? Come on, Billy didn't tell you the weekend you were at the ranch with Steve that we slept together? No.
Oh, God.
Wait.
Wait, Alison.
You're unbelievable.
So I'm told.
Alison, are you awake? I was waiting for you in the kitchen.
I made some coffee.
I've been sitting here since 5:00 in the morning trying to figure out what's going on.
I guess there's nothing else to say except I'm sorry.
You know, I we talked so much about trust, and I go and do something like this.
I didn't even have the courage to tell you.
I guess the engagement's off, huh? Does it hurt? Ah It doesn't feel too great, but I guess I deserved it.
No, you didn't.
I've been thinking that you do deserve some understanding.
When I went up to see Steve, I really did intend to sleep with him and make you a part of the past.
So I guess I really can't blame you for anything you did while I was away.
Oh, God, I love you.
I love you, too, and I still want to marry you but if you ever lie to me again, I will make what Jake did to you look like a walk in the park.
I love when you're tough.
Ow.
Ow.
Careful.
Ow.
You are so nice.
Ha ha ha! Thank you.
I missed you last night.
I hope all this hasn't come between us.
I meant it before when I said how sorry I was.
Look, Amanda, I'm still pissed off, but I really don't blame you.
Just give me a couple of days, and I'll be fine.
All right.
A couple of days.
You and I need to have a little talk.
Hey, you know you should just back off.
If you know what's good for you, you'll stay away from me.
Come on, man, we're friends.
Let's work it out.
Is this what you wanted? I've been beaten to a pulp.
My friendship with Jake's ruined.
What else do you have planned? You started it.
I love an appendectomy in the morning.
It sure feels good to be back in the saddle again.
Mancini.
I'm glad I caught you.
I'll take over this little job.
Wait a minute.
Why? It's a simple procedure, I can handle it.
I'm aware of that, doctor, but Sydney, she's got some kind of an emergency.
So go home and take care of it.
There'll always be plenty of abdominal surgeries.
Look, I don't have to go anywhere.
My duties are here first.
I'll call her later.
Take it easy.
I said I'll take care of this one, and I won't hold it against you.
Now, I think we've all learned it's important to take care of your family life, too, right? Yeah, but she's not exactly Listen, this girl has really turned you around since your days with Kimberly.
And she sounded upset, so go take care of it and get back here.
Joan, are you ready? The District Attorney's office has brought a recently completed forensic investigation to the court's attention.
The prosecution feels and the court agrees that the examination of the yacht Pretty Lady shows sufficient physical evidence to support the defense's contention of self-defense in this case, therefore, all charges brought by the state against the defense are dismissed.
Although, personally, Ms.
Reynolds, I'd be a little more selective in my choice of companions.
Defendant is free to go.
How did you do this? How did you make this happen? It was simple, really.
After a little prodding, they let it out they were only interested in you if you were part of the drug buy.
The murder charge, well, that was just a tool to get the name of Reed's partners.
You mean, they were just using me? No, not at all, really.
It just how it works.
Besides, it took some time to get the examination of the boat, and they were pretty sure it was self-defense.
Pretty sure? Hey, no one was there but you and the bad guy.
But to tell you the truth, once they were convinced you didn't know anything, they just didn't give a damn.
That boyfriend of yours was scum, Jo.
But I loved him.
Well.
Let's go.
What's going on here? What are you doing calling me at the hospital? You know, in case you've forgotten, I'm just back on rotation.
This is important stuff you're messing with here.
Our future is important, too, Michael, and I think we should make some decisions What kind of ceremony to have, who to invite, and, of course, honeymoon plans.
Wait.
You called me out of surgery for this, for your demented fantasies? Michael, it's time you got your priorities straight.
If you don't take care of me, you don't have a medical career, remember? Wait a minute.
Wait a minute.
You seriously want to get married? Oh, Michael I thought you'd never ask.