Melrose Place s02e23 Episode Script

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"Sydney Patricia Andrews "and Dr.
Michael Mancini "request the honor or your presence as we exchange our wedding vows.
" I couldn't decide between "exchange our wedding vows" or "celebrate our wedding vows.
" how about this? Michael, I wouldn't do that if I were you.
I only ordered 50.
Get lost! Michael, it's what I want.
After a while, it'll be what you want, too.
You'll see, I'm good for you.
We're good for each other.
Don't you get it? Get this, Sydney.
You're one stupid slut who's crossed the line, and I don't want to see your face anymore.
Jane warned me about how cranky you get in the morning, so I'm going to give you some space, but while I'm gone, I'm going to give you something to think about.
After I go to the police, you'll lose your medical license and probably go to jail.
Everything you've worked for your entire life will be history.
Wouldn't you rather live a life with me than no life at all? I've reviewed the account, and I think the expectations are way out of whack.
There's no way the budget is going to support the kind of media buys their looking for.
Is that what accounting told you? They didn't have to just eyeball these figures.
Right after I'm through eyeballing this ring.
What do you mean? Alison, as your friend, may I be blunt? You need permission? It's only temporary, isn't it? When is Billy going to buy you a real ring? Alison, congratulations, I just heard the news.
It's wonderful.
Oh, thank you.
Fabulous isn't it.
Yeah.
He's a lucky guy.
I'd like to meet him.
You would? Absolutely.
Let my wife and I take you two to dinner.
It's a long time tradition here.
What night is good for you? Uh, any night is wonderful.
Well, I just had a client cancel.
What about tomorrow night? Perfect.
Good.
I'll have my secretary call you and let you know where and when.
Okay.
Bruce.
While I'm not one to put my personal life on public display, the fact is there is someone significant in my life that I'd love for you and Arlene to meet.
Then why don't you join us? That's wonderful.
I'll let him know.
Good.
Alison, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to make you self-conscious about your ring.
Just forget I said anything.
Dr.
Reeds to physical therapy Matt fielding, you're just the man I was looking for.
This, sir, is for you.
No, thanks.
Matt, it's just a wedding invitation.
Nurse Weldon 3-2-7-1 I know, it's pretty plain, but ours is going to be a simple wedding, not like the ostentatious affair that Jane and Michael had in Chicago.
Does Michael know about this? Matt, what a ridiculous question.
Of course.
You've got to be there.
I'm counting on you to be best man.
Look Sydney, I think that's a decision the groom makes.
Oh, I guess I do have a bit to learn about wedding etiquette.
I got a long list to cover.
I'll see you.
Yeah, see you.
Dr.
Weston to radiology.
Dr.
Weston to radiology.
I've got to let you know I can't wait no more Okay.
All right, Celeste, more profile.
That's right.
Alex, chin up.
Come on, girls, attitude.
Come on.
You know.
Ohh.
Um, reload and get me some aspirin, okay? Okay.
Let's, um, let's see some breeding here.
Come on.
Some aloofness.
Good.
Good.
What's her name? Princess Caroline.
Think royalty.
There you go.
Beautiful.
Excuse me.
I got the aspirin.
Uh, Jo, you okay? Jo? What's wrong? I just got, uh, sick to my stomach all of a sudden.
Yeah, well, it's flu season.
I had it last week.
It hits you like that.
Yeah.
All right.
Jo, are you okay? Yeah.
Just keep a barf bag handy.
Okay, come on.
Break's over.
Let's go.
Uh Oh, God.
Oh, Jo.
Well, Sydney's gone completely out of her mind.
Now she's telling the entire hospital that we're getting married.
Well, aren't you? Oh, hell, no.
You think I'd let that little shrew tie me down? What's the difference? Being married never stopped you before.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but do I detect a note of pleasure in your voice? In case you've forgotten, we're in this together, Matt.
Michael, I'm more than aware of the noose that Sydney has around both our necks.
What do you suggest I do about this? I've given it some thought.
As I see it, we don't have a choice.
You're going to have to marry her, Michael.
Oh right, that's easy for you to say.
You don't have to give up your life to that nut case.
I risked my ass for you, Michael.
So if you have to go marry Sydney just to keep her mouth shut, then you damn well better do it.
Unless you can come up with a better solution.
Thanks for the advice, buddy.
What now, Sydney? God, Jane, the way you act, it's like the sight of me turns your stomach.
You said it.
I didn't.
Now what can I do for you? I'll make it quick.
I have some news.
It might be hard for you to take at first, but I hope eventually you'll understand that I'm not doing it to hurt you.
I have my own life to lead, and my feelings have nothing to do with you Sydney, what do you want? Michael and I are engaged.
We're getting married as soon as possible.
Oh, my god.
You can't be serious.
Perfectly.
Jane, my relationship with you means the world to me.
I would hate to do anything to jeopardize it.
I know it sounds corny, but I would like your blessing.
You don't need my blessing, Sydney.
You need serious psychiatric attention.
Good night.
Dinner with the boss? I don't know.
I've never been into socializing with corporate types.
I mean what am I going to say? You don't have to say anything.
Just sit there and look good.
Yeah.
I'm not into being an ornament on your arm.
Don't give me that reverse sexism crap.
I need a favor.
And hell if I'm going to sit there and let Alison use her marriage to advance her career.
Look, if you can't play the game, then maybe I need to be with someone who can.
Ohh.
Hey, hey, come on.
If it's that important to you, of course I'll go.
Thank you.
Do you always get what you want? Let's see Well, Jo.
I think we may have found the solution to our mystery.
What is it? You're pregnant.
No.
Oh, my god.
Yes, well, you do know who the father is, don't you, Jo? Yes, of course I do.
Then I would suggest you notify him as soon as possible.
I found this guy he's like a nondenominational something or another, and he's agreed to marry us tomorrow if we want.
I figure, why wait? That way we can just tell people we went ahead and did it instead of hassling with a huge party or anything.
I mean, I hate most of my relatives anyway.
Besides, they were all at your wedding with Jane.
So, there's no way they would come.
It'd be like seeing a remake of a movie that's only a few years old.
Sydney, would you shut up? You are giving me a headache.
I'm sorry, Michael.
God, the least you could do is fake a little enthusiasm.
You're serious, aren't you? I mean, you really want to go through with this.
Of course.
It makes no difference to you that I don't love you.
In fact, I don't even like you, Sydney.
That's okay, I have enough love for both of us.
I wouldn't do this if I wasn't sure.
Yeah.
There's just one more thing.
I'll need some money to buy my wedding dress.
Oh, no way.
Michael, it's imperative.
What do you expect me to wear, jeans? Listen, Sydney, you want a wedding dress? Borrow Jane's.
It's been gathering dust in her closet for years.
No way.
Jane's dress is here in L.
A.
Uh-huh.
But I think you're probably the last person on the planet she wants to loan it to.
Well, I got news for you.
That dress is a family heirloom.
I've got just as much right to it as she does.
Hey maybe you could slow down while you walk.
Morning.
Oh, morning.
Back to work already? Yeah, I was back yesterday.
Aren't you resilient.
Most people get falsely imprisoned for manslaughter, they take time off to recuperate from the experience.
Yeah, well, most people don't have my bills.
Excuse me.
Jo? Jo? Are you okay? Yeah, I'm fine.
I just, um Oh, god.
Come on, sit down.
Sorry.
I didn't mean for this Jake, why don't you just leave? Hey, I'm not leaving 'til you tell me what's going on.
Can I trust you? With your life.
I'm pregnant and it's Reed's.
Oh, my god.
I can't believe it.
Jake, I mean, I really thought I was in love.
I thought this was it.
I don't know how I could be so stupid! Hey you didn't know.
When the doctor asked me who the father was, I just I can't believe this.
I can't have Reed's child.
I want an abortion.
Oh, I like that one.
Exquisite, isn't it? Yeah.
How many carats is it? Two full carats, but remember, it's not the size that counts as much as the cut and quality of the diamond.
How much? $8,500.
Uh-huh.
God, it is so beautiful.
We can work with you in terms of a payment plan.
I'd love to wear it tonight.
Is it possible to put something down and walk out with it now? Oh, yes.
Yes, of course.
Sweetheart, may I have a word with you? Sure.
Excuse me.
What do you think? I think we can't afford this right now.
Okay.
You were never into expensive jewelry before.
You always said it was a waste of money, and I agree.
Not when it comes to an engagement ring.
If I didn't know better, I'd say this sudden compulsion to have a diamond on your finger is somehow connected to the fact we're having dinner with your boss and his wife tonight.
Billy Campbell, sometimes you can be a real jerk.
Um, thank you for your time.
It really is beautiful.
Ahem.
What happened? Well, I spoke to a counselor, and under the circumstances, she certainly agreed that abortion is a valid alternative, but still there's a 24-hour mandatory waiting period before they can perform the procedure.
So, when? Soonest they can do it is the day after tomorrow.
Let's get out of here.
Well, you're certainly quiet all of a sudden.
What do you want me to say? Well, is it my imagination, or do I detect a note of disapproval? Look, Jo, I'm not here to judge you.
Come on, Jake.
I know you too well.
I know you're dying to say something.
So why don't you just spit it out? I think you're making a really important choice here.
The least you can do for yourself is to really spend the next day thinking about it carefully.
We're not talking about returning a dress here.
Do you have any idea how this feels? I have no problem being a single mother.
I can't bring this child into the world without turning both our lives into a Greek tragedy.
You can tell the kid I'm the father.
Oh, that's what you want.
You want a child to replace the one you already abandoned.
No.
That's not what I meant.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
No I'm sorry, I came down here to support you, and all I'm doing is making you crazy.
Well, it doesn't take much.
I don't want to be alone tonight.
Do you think I could tear you out of Amanda's clutches for one evening and take you to dinner? Only if I buy.
Ooh, mister, you got yourself a deal.
Hi, Matt.
Hey Jane, what brings you home so early? Well, Kay's out of town, so I'm taking advantage of the situation.
What's your excuse? I'm working 7:00 to 4:00 this week, so I come home I usually get this place all to myself for a couple of hours.
Oh.
Sorry.
See ya.
See ya later.
Sydney.
Sydney! Oh, my god.
It belonged to grandma.
It's supposed to go to me.
Take it off now and get the hell out of here.
Fine.
I'm leaving.
But the dress goes with me.
Sydney, you're out of your mind.
Get your hands off me.
Sydney! Sydney, I said to take it off.
You're going to rip it! I'll rip it to shreds before I see you wear it.
You can't take the fact I'm better than you.
You couldn't make Michael happy and I can.
Better than me, you are trash, Sydney, with the rap sheet to prove it.
Ouch! Let go, or I swear to God I will break your arm, I will.
Before I break yours? Aah! I hate you! I hate you! Hey, hey, what's going on? Matt, help me.
Jane's trying to kill me.
I'm never going to forgive you for this, Jane.
Never.
You've ruined grandma's dress! On the contrary, Syd'.
It's now tailor-made for the bride of Frankenstein.
Amanda, are you sure you told your boyfriend the name of the right restaurant? Oh, absolutely.
He probably just got hung up at work.
Work? I thought he was out of work.
Really, Billy.
How little you know about Jake.
Excuse me, we just got a message from a Mr.
Hanson.
He regrets he'll be unable to join you for dinner this evening.
Is that it? Is he okay? That was the entire message, maam I see.
Thank you.
Sure.
Enjoy.
I apologize.
Well, I guess we can finally order.
Let's do.
I'm starving.
How about you, Alison? Uh, famished.
Well, dinner was great.
Thanks, Jake.
My pleasure.
Call me.
Let me know what's going on.
Absolutely.
Jake It really means a lot to me, you know you being there for me.
Sleep tight.
Amanda.
Jake.
Well, I think that just about explains everything.
Amanda, you don't understand.
Don't bother.
Look, I'm sorry about dinner.
Jo's going through a rough time right now.
That's all I can tell you.
I had to be there for her tonight.
Fine.
You can keep on being there for her, because we're through.
Coming.
Amanda.
Let me cut right to the chase, What the hell is going on between you and Jake? Uh Good morning to you, too.
Don't turn your back on me.
The nerve that you would make a play for Jake after all I've done for you.
You'd probably be rotting your life away in jail right now if it wasn't for me.
And this is how you show your gratitude by trying to steal my boyfriend? How dare you! Wait.
Whoa! Amanda, time-out here.
What are you talking about? I saw you at your door with Jake last night.
He was supposed to be at dinner with me.
It's not what you think.
Then exactly what is it? Wh uh Come on, Jo, spit it out! I'm pregnant, Amanda, by Reed, all right? Jake was the only person I confided in.
He was being there for me as a friend, that's it nothing more.
I begged him not to tell anyone.
I hadn't planned on anyone knowing.
Now I guess everyone will.
Are you satisfied? Is it the truth? You know, it's funny.
You're the only person who would ever think of asking that.
Well, uh I am sorry.
I don't know what to say.
Try goodbye.
Ahem.
I'm sorry.
I just spoke to Jo and she explained everything.
Why didn't you just tell me? Uh, yeah.
I tried.
Somewhere between you breaking up with me and slamming the door in my face.
I feel terrible about Jo.
What's she going to do? I think she's going to have an abortion.
God.
I know what it's like to be pregnant and alone.
I wish she'd turned to me.
Believe it or not I am good for more than just loaning money.
Hey It's okay.
You've done a lot for Jo.
She appreciates it.
This is just one problem she's going to have to get through on her own.
Mom, I'm sorry you had to come all the way out here for this.
Sweetheart, where my children are concerned, I'll go anywhere if they need me.
I can't believe Sydney is serious about this.
Well, believe it.
You know how competitive she was with me growing up.
It's gotten worse.
She's pathological.
She's certainly taken it too far this time.
I know, but if anybody can talk sense into Sydney, you can.
I hope so.
The last thing I want is that man back in our family.
Mom! What are you doing here? What do you think? Jane told me your plans.
Uh I can't believe this.
I I I'm totally blown away.
I was going to tell you.
It just happened.
I can only imagine the lies Jane has already fabricated.
She's she's so jealous.
She can't think of my happiness for one second.
Then you tell me, Sydney.
Are you planning on marrying Michael? Yes.
Isn't it wonderful? Mom, I am so glad you're here for me.
I didn't mean to keep it a secret, honest.
But you and daddy already paid for one big wedding that didn't work out.
I didn't want you to feel obligated to pay for the same thing twice.
But your timing's perfect.
The wedding's tonight.
Tonight? Yeah.
It's just a small affair, at the beach.
Very L.
A.
How How did this happen between you and Michael? Well, after he and Jane divorced, we fell in love.
That's not how Jane tells it.
What do you expect, mom? You have no idea how horrible she's been to me since I've been out here.
It's like she's protecting her turf or something.
Well I have news for you she does not own the state of California, and she doesn't own Michael.
Sydney, I have to be honest with you.
This seems like a very, very bad idea.
You're so young and Michael Michael may just be trying to take advantage of you.
What do you mean? He couldn't just love me for myself, is that what you're saying? No.
No, honey, of course not, but what's the rush? Why can't you just give it some time? Why do you always have to be so damn impetuous? Marriage is a lifelong commitment.
I don't think you understand that.
Well, gee, why don't you tell that one to Jane? I'm telling you from my heart because I love you.
You're making a terrible mistake.
Sweetheart, I'm begging you.
Please, just give it some time.
Really, mother, you have become such a cliché in your old age.
Why can't you just accept the fact that I'll live my life exactly the way I choose to live it? Fine.
Make a mess of it.
It's the one thing you do best.
I don't know why I bother.
Tell me.
How did I raise such a foolish daughter? Mom do me a favor.
Get back on your broom and fly home to Chicago.
Poor Alison.
I mean just imagine how humiliated she must have been, having to wear that dime store ring to dinner with your boss, then pretending it didn't matter.
That's true love or poor self-esteem.
I'm not sure which.
That's very funny.
I don't understand what the point of an expensive engagement ring, especially when you can't afford it.
It's tradition, Billy.
Yeah a dated tradition that doesn't hold water anymore.
A woman's worth or the quality of her relationship should not be determined by the size of her engagement ring.
And I think any feminist would agree with me.
Oh please, why do men always have to hoist up the feminist flag whenever they need to justify cutting one of the few perks that go along with being a woman? Celia, we're in love.
An expensive piece of jewelry should be irrelevant at this point.
Campbell get over yourself and listen to me.
You see, the size of a woman's engagement ring is directionally proportional to the way she thinks you feel about her.
You can argue until you're blue in the face, but that's just the reality.
Dig it? Amanda, what can I do for you? I've been stewing all day at work today over our little misunderstanding.
Sometimes I jump to conclusions.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, too.
I didn't mean to fly off the handle.
I guess I'm just experiencing a major hormonal surge.
I know how it feels.
I've been through it, too.
Yeah.
I guess you have, in in a way.
I know what it's like to be so conflicted.
But you decided to have the baby.
And I lost it.
Well, this is different.
This is vastly different, and you know it.
Jo, there's no right or wrong here, only your decision.
I just want you to know that whatever that decision may be, you can count on me for, um meals, shoulder to cry on whatever.
I know how tough this must be.
Yeah.
I have the appointment tomorrow, and I keep trying to tell myself it's just a doctor's appointment.
Will you let me be there for you? Yeah.
Okay.
Thank you, thank you for everything.
Ahem.
Sydney, I, uh I don't think anybody's coming.
That's all right.
It was very short notice.
I'm certainly not going to let anything mar my happy day.
Fine.
Then let's get the damn thing over with, shall we? God, Michael.
Let's begin, please.
Uh, the short version, if you don't mind.
It is my honor to unite this special couple, Michael Mancini and Sydney Andrews, in the holy bond of matrimony.
Do you, Sydney Andrews, take Michael Mancini to be your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, in sickness and health, for richer, for poorer, 'til death do you part? I do.
Do you, Michael Mancini, take Sydney Andrews to be your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, in sickness and health, for richer, for poorer, 'til death do you part? I do.
By the power vested in me by the state of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
I'm going to make you so happy, darling.
You'll see.
You'll see.
Michael? What's wrong? Nothing, uh I, uh I just had the most marvelous dream.
Really? Really.
Mmm.
Sydney? I've had an inspiration.
I want to take you on a honeymoon.
Michael, that's wonderful.
There's this beautiful spot I know in northern California.
It's nothing fancy, but real romantic.
We could drive up tonight, spend the weekend.
Mmm.
See? I knew it wouldn't be long before you were into this.
Yeah.
Yeah, I am kind of getting into it after all.
Jo, it's Jake! And Amanda.
Jo! I told her we'd be by to pick her up at 9:00.
I'm worried let me get the master key.
No.
Wait a minute.
I think I know where she's at.
Stay here just in case.
I'll be back in an hour.
How'd you know I was here? Well, I know you better than you think.
You're going to miss your appointment.
Yeah, I know.
God, I've been here for hours, you know, since sunrise Reed's favorite time of the day.
He used to wake up and say, "come on.
Smell the sunrise.
" you can, you know? I think there was a moment when he really loved me.
And I loved him, and that's when this baby was conceived.
And now that I'm pregnant, I realize I really do want a baby, Jake.
I'm ready to be a mother.
And I know I'll be a damned good one.
Listen to me, I I'm I must be losing my mind, huh? No, not at all.
No one's going to understand why I have to keep this baby.
But, you know, it's like Like fate has asked me to dance, and I can't say no.
You never could could you? Thank you.
Hey, I had just about given up on you.
What are you making? Leftovers.
I thought maybe we'd go out to dinner, but then I couldn't wait.
What is it? Uh, spinach lasagna and the corned beef hash you made three days ago mushed together.
Close your eyes.
It tastes better than it looks.
Mmm.
It's delicious.
Now you close your eyes for a second.
Why? Just do it.
Oh.
Now open them.
Oh, my Oh, God.
Oh.
Oh, it's gorgeous.
Ohh.
Oh.
Mmm.
Oh, but I agree with you.
We can't afford it.
Forget it, if it's something that makes you happy, then you deserve it.
Damn the expense.
Oh.
There's just one catch.
What's that? You can't leave me until the ring's completely paid for.
You've got yourself a deal.
So, uh, where where are you guys going again? High sierras.
Some of the most beautiful country in the world.
Where you staying? Just this little place I know about.
Real rustic.
Real romantic.
You want to, uh You want to leave me a number? Matt, we're going on our honeymoon.
We need our privacy.
Come on, Michael.
We're late.
Mm-hmm.
Coming.
Say goodbye to Sydney, Matt.