Melrose Place s03e08 Episode Script

Sydney, what happened? After you left, Chris He attacked me.
Where? At Shooters.
He tried to rape me.
How bad did he hurt you? Did he? No, I fought him off.
I hid in the storage closet.
He said he's going to come back and get me later.
Here.
I need to get you to the hospital, and then to the police.
No.
No one would believe me.
Well, we'll just make them believe you.
Come on, I'm an ex-whore at three weeks out of the looney bin, what's anybody going to think? Sydney, you're talking like you deserve this.
You don't.
You got to fight back.
Look, what just happened and everything else, just makes me feel ashamed, O.
K.
? No one's believed me before, and I can't do it anymore.
I just can't.
If I could just stay on your couch tonight.
I just need to feel safe, all right? I know I'm imposing, but No, of course you can stay.
Don't even think about it.
I, um I'll be right back.
Please don't leave.
It will only be a second, and I'll lock the door.
Don't worry.
Jane, are you in there? It's Jake, I need to talk to your friend Chris.
Jane, is he in there? Jake, what the hell are you doing? It's the middle of the night.
I'm looking for Jane.
Obviously, but she's not here, so could you keep it down? She's in Las Vegas with Chris.
She left about an hour ago.
Thanks.
They won't believe me, no one will believe me.
I believe you, Sydney, and I'm going to do something about it.
Feeling any better? Yeah.
A lot better, thanks to you.
Why are you being so nice to me? Well, you're working for me late at night, some guy busts in, what am I supposed to do, just pretend like it didn't happen? Well, I guess not, but I am sorry I've dragged you into my mess of a life.
Forget about it.
Oh, and thanks for letting me sleep on the couch.
Don't worry.
When Chris gets back from Vegas, I'll straighten him out.
He and Jane went to Las Vegas? Yeah, last night.
I don't believe it.
He's really going to marry her.
Well, whatever, it's none of my business.
Look, um, I got to go open up Shooters, get ready for lunch.
Why don't you go back to your place, get some rest and I'll see you for the dinner shift.
Sure.
Oh, and thanks again for everything.
Finish your coffee.
Billy.
Hi.
Hi.
You just missed Alison.
Yeah, well, I'm not really here to see her.
So, how are the job prospects going? After what happened in Santa Barbara, I thought you might be a little discouraged.
Oh, thanks, but no, I actually have a job interview with the lunch manager at Jason's today.
Great, that's great.
Well, good luck.
Well, with your talent, you probably won't need it.
How would you know how talented I am? You've hardly tasted anything of mine.
That's true.
Billy.
Hey, Susan.
Oh, Susan, if you're going to be moving in with Alison, I'm going to need to put your name on the lease.
Oh, well, I'm just I'm just here temporarily, visiting, sort of.
Oh, I hope not.
People seem to enjoy having you around.
Well, um, I better get ready for my job interview.
I'll see you.
Bye.
That girl was flirting like crazy.
You going to do anything about it? I'm not sure.
It's a little complicated.
Oh It never seemed to stop you before.
I tried my best, you two, but no dice on these preliminary ideas.
Go back to the art department and get a whole new attack.
Bruce wants cheerful.
How that will sell beer is beyond me.
Same with the copy.
It's a light beer, so he wants a light approach.
Sometimes this job gives the word "pointless" a whole new meaning.
It pays well, doesn't it? I have a delivery for Amanda Woodward.
Oh, that's me.
Oh, put them over here.
Oh! They'll fit on this table, thank you.
Who are they from? Peter Burns, M.
D.
Your doctor? No.
He's Chief of Staff at Wilshire Memorial, Michael's hospital.
I had dinner with him the other night.
It must have gone well.
"Charmed by you and our evening together.
Would love to see you again.
" Oh! Oh, to tell you the truth, he's great and all, but I don't know, he seems to move pretty fast.
Amanda, this is so romantic.
You have to go out with him again.
After all, if you're still pining after Jake, that ship has sailed.
Thanks for the reminder, but Jake's the last person I'm waiting for.
You better get back to work.
Your beer campaign's in the dumper.
Billy, we better get this campaign worked out.
Let's work through lunch.
Oh, I'd love to, but I got an appointment.
I can stay late if you want.
See ya later.
Hey, what are you doing here? Well, I knew you were taking the bus, so I thought I'd give you a lift back.
Maybe also take you to lunch.
Oh, that's really sweet, Billy, but No place fancy, just chili burgers at Fats.
I mean, Alison's not going to get upset about that.
Come on, Susan.
Who knows when the next bus is going to come? O.
K.
Are we talking quality burgers here? The best.
And the chili you're going to taste for days.
So, how did the interview go? Um, it went great.
Surprisingly good.
As a matter of fact, I think I got the job.
Wow.
We got something to celebrate.
Yes? A Dr.
Burns for you, Ms.
Woodward.
Mmm.
Thanks.
Peter, the flowers are extraordinary, and, um, honestly, a bit excessive.
Well, it's not often that I have such an extraordinary dinner companion.
Think we might do it again? Uh, right now I don't know what to do.
Say yes.
You'll find I don't like being bulldozed, doctor.
What is it, Amanda? Recently burned? As a matter of fact, yes.
I'm not anxious to jump back into the fire.
I enjoyed being with you, Amanda.
I think you're spirited and I think you're smart.
And although I might be excessive at times, I won't push you into anything.
Look, I have Hollywood Bowl tickets tomorrow night, a Mozart concert, it's a box for four.
Why don't you invite a couple of your friends? I promise you, you'll have a great time.
All right, Peter, it's a date.
Perfect.
And Amanda you won't regret it.
I'll talk to you tomorrow.
All right.
Bye.
I know it's perverse, but maybe Dr.
Burns is who he says he is, a committed surgeon and Chief of Staff trying to make the hospital better.
Oh, right and, uh, pigs will fly out the top of my head.
Nah, he's got an angle, everybody does.
When I find out what it is, I'm going to take advantage of it.
Hi, guys.
I'm glad I found you both together.
I need to talk to you.
Sydney, we're not interested.
Make it easy on all of us, turn around and leave.
I just thought you might be interested in knowing exactly who it is you're in business with.
Chris, he's a psycho.
He's like a split personality or something.
Last night he came into Shooters and jumped me.
He tried to rape me, talking dirty like a mad man.
Ooh, you better keep that appointment with your shrink, Syd.
It's the truth.
The guy's a freak.
Yeah, well, he sounds perfect for you, Syd.
Is he perfect for Jane, too? They're getting married this weekend in Vegas.
Wait a minute.
Are you sure? They went there last night.
I got to stop this.
Why? Who gives a damn? We do if that down under dip wad marries Jane, he gets more control of the business.
And you can damn well bet they'll find some way of pushing us out.
Somehow I think this has more to do with Jane getting married than business.
I don't care what you think.
I'm going to Vegas and stop this.
Somebody's got to protect our investment.
Fine.
But if you think I'm letting you near Jane unless I am right beside you you're crazy.
Thanks for such a wonderful day, Chris.
Shopping, eating, more shopping.
Oh, this is the way to spend a weekend.
You deserve it, Jane.
It's pretty impressive.
Everybody knows you.
You just sign for everything.
Are you sure you can afford this? It's covered.
I have an account here.
Are you sure you're O.
K.
? You seem like I don't know, you have something on your mind.
Yeah, well, you're right.
There is something on my mind and it's you.
Jane, I've been wanting to say this to you since last night, all day today, but I couldn't get up the courage.
Now I've got to say it.
I want you to be my wife.
Will you marry me? Yes, I think I will.
Oh, it's a dream come true.
We can do it at a chapel near here tomorrow night.
That sounds wonderful.
I am so happy, Chris.
So am I.
Let's celebrate.
I got reservations at Spago's.
I would love to, but let me shower and change first.
Of course, I'll meet you down in the casino, yeah? See you soon.
I'll need a marker.
Let's say 20 grand.
Let me check for you, Mr.
Marchette.
Our records have you down Look, Marcus, I'm good for it, all right? I have just finalized a deal that will keep me in money for a long time to come.
You'll get everything back, and more, guaranteed.
Hundreds, please.
Let's play.
Alison, I want to thank you for the advice you gave me about the good doctor.
You're going out? Tomorrow night.
And aside from the dig about Jake, you acted like a real friend, and I'm grateful.
You're welcome.
Billy, can I see you for a second? Ahem.
Yeah, what is it? I have a favor to ask of you.
Every time I do a favor for you, I end up with my butt in a vise.
No thanks.
All I want you to do is bring a date to the Hollywood Bowl with me and this new guy I'm seeing.
They guy who sent the flowers, he's got the tickets.
All you have to do is show up with, um what's her name, Susan.
I don't know.
Billy, let me give you some advice that was given me.
If you're still pining after Alison, that ship has sailed.
I'm sorry, I really can't give you Mr.
Marchette's room number.
I don't think you understand.
This is an emergency.
You can leave a message if you like.
Look, you can the attitude, jerk.
We're their friends.
Do you understand friends? There is nothing else I can do for you, sir.
Michael, let's go.
Look, I'm sorry.
I got a little case of nerves.
You see, the girlfriend here wants to get married and I'm, uh, fighting the cold feet thing.
You know, though I know it's the right thing to do and, well, I was just hoping our friends could go with us, but it looks like I'm going to have to take the plunge anyway.
So, um, is there a wedding chapel nearby that your hotel recommends? And again, uh, I am sorry for losing my temper.
Uh we refer our guests here.
Pleasant atmosphere.
Thanks jerk.
At least now we can find out if they're married or not.
Well, what if they're not there? Are we go to stay there all day until they show up? I mean, what if they got married someplace else? I don't know, O.
K.
? I don't know.
I mean, do you have any better ideas? No.
And you want to know why? Because I'm not obsessed with the little blonde bitch.
You're getting on my nerves, Kimberly.
Frankly, I don't give a damn.
Yes? Do you have a second, Amanda? Sure, Jo, come in, sit down.
How you feeling? Mmm, fine.
Perfect, actually.
As a matter of fact, I came to talk to you about work.
Didn't you just finish a job for us last week? Yeah, but I'm, um I'm in a bit of a legal jam and I could use the cash right now, so anything you have if you could throw my way I would work day, night.
That's not a good idea in your condition.
I told you, I'm fine.
And legally you can't prevent anyone from working because of pregnancy.
Wait, wait, wait.
I was just voicing a little friendly concern, O.
K.
? Anyway, I'm doing everything I can for you.
We're in a bit of a lull right now and there aren't any open assignments.
I'm sorry.
I'm just under a little bit of pressure.
It's O.
K.
I'm sorry you're pinched financially.
If it wasn't against my policy, I'd float you a loan.
That's all right.
But if a job comes across my desk, I'll give you a call.
Thanks.
Hey.
So, what's the big mystery about? Why are we meeting out here? Well, it's simple.
I wanted to talk to you and I didn't want to have Alison around.
Come here.
Billy, I can't sneak around like this.
It just isn't right.
I know, I'm sorry, just hear me out.
A couple of friends and I are going out tomorrow night and I just thought that No.
It's the Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.
You're going to have a great time, come on.
Just go with me.
Look, Billy, it's sweet of you to ask, but I don't think you heard what I said.
Alison is my friend.
It's bad enough just meeting you here.
Your call just missed her.
I had to make up something about going to the store.
Look, I know we just met and things are definitely weird with everybody, but you can't deny that there's something going on between us.
I know we both want what's fair for Alison, but we matter, too.
And if it's serious, then we'll tell her.
Or you'll tell her, then I'll tell her, or I'll tell her then you'll tell her, whatever.
But hell, how are we going to know if there's anything to tell her if we don't at least go out a couple of times? So, will you at least just give me, or us, a chance? Will you? O.
K.
I guess I could give you a chance, Billy.
Great.
This is great.
Well, um I guess I should go to the store, and get something.
So my alibi.
O.
K.
I'll see you later.
I'll see ya.
We are gathered here to marry Jane Mancini and Chris Marchette under the watchful eye of the Almighty.
If there is anyone here who believes there's any reason these two should not be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace.
Uh, I sure as hell think it's a lousy idea.
Michael.
What is this, a joke? No joke, kangaroo boy.
We're here to put an end to this charade.
Get the hell out of here, both of you.
This is none of your business.
Oh, the welfare of the company is my business.
And Jane, it's obvious that this guy's attaching himself to you in order to get more control over our little enterprise.
You're sick.
You're just trying to keep me from being happy.
Out, or we'll call the police.
That's what I told him, but he's so impulsive.
You don't want to do that, Chris.
Um, I heard about the, uh, attempted rape you pulled on Sydney.
Did you know this, Jane? Yeah, the poor girl was working alone and Mr.
Outback here jumps her.
What? It's a lie.
No, it's against the law, big guy.
Get out of my life, Michael.
Leave me alone.
You're way over the line, mister.
And what are you going to do about it, get physical? I'm not some skinny, little redhead.
Now, you can go ahead and have your affair with Jane, but you keep your hands out of her wallet.
And, uh, I really don't care what you do with the rest of her.
You've ruined this.
Are you happy? You'll thank me for it later.
Rot in hell.
Both of you.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Now, that's what I call investment counseling.
And it was kind of fun, too.
Hmm.
And now, since we're here and we've got a minister and everything Oh, Kimberly, you know, I don't think it's a very good time.
Michael, you proposed to me, and after everything I've been through with you, don't you think I deserve a little something? Besides, can you think of two people who deserve each other more? You're right.
Let's do it.
Ah, Padre, I think it's time to do the deed.
How in hell did those two mental cases ever find us? I don't know.
I just wish that Sydney was a good enough driver to kill the bastard.
What I can't understand is how you could have ever married such a complete psychotic jerk.
I can't understand how we let them ruin our wedding and keep us from having what we wanted.
Hey, sweetie, I mean, what were we supposed to do? They're out of control.
I can understand why you wanted to get out of there.
You blame me? The whole marriage was your idea.
Why didn't you stand up to him? Look, darling, that's your ex-husband and his lunatic girlfriend.
That's your baggage, not mine.
Ahh, you're right.
I'm sorry.
Look, I don't want to fight.
It was just a stupid wedding.
We can get married later.
You're right, my darling.
I didn't mean to upset you.
I need you now.
I need you so much.
Make love to me.
Not yet, Jane.
I really believe we should be married first, I really do.
What is it? I don't understand.
What's wrong with me? Why don't you ever want to make love to me? Just calm down.
No, I won't calm down.
We're going to be married eventually.
Isn't that good enough? Now, just cut the sensitive crap and just take me.
Maybe you better rest.
I'll go downstairs for a bit.
Michael may be an ass, but at least he could do it.
I did it.
I damn well did it.
What? What happened? I had a run, babe, a major, unbelievable run.
W-what? They love me.
Where? In the casino.
I'm up 10 grand.
No markers.
You won? You bet I did.
Now, what do you think of your man? I think that we should talk.
No, we've done enough of that, haven't we? Honey.
Chris, slow down just a little bit.
You're up awfully early.
Where's the coffee? Oh, um, sorry.
There you go.
I got some dark roast Kenya, if you don't mind.
Mmm.
That's fine with me.
Be careful, it's got a heck of a kick.
You want some hot milk? No, that's all right.
I'll take it straight.
Wow, you're cooking up a lot of food.
Um, I was hoping I would be done by the time you got up.
I didn't want to commandeer your kitchen.
Uh, it's O.
K.
What's up? Uh didn't I tell you? I got a catering gig.
Hmm.
You know, I'm looking for any kind of work I can find and well, people have these These, um, picnic dinners at the Hollywood Bowl, and I ran into some cooking school friends of mine and they've got this thing going where they sell dinners to the concert goers.
And so, I'm doing it with them.
That's great.
It's really enterprising of you.
It's, uh, it's a lot of hard work, but I think it will pay off.
I guess that means we won't be able to do Tex-Mex margaritas and movie night, though.
Alison, I am so sorry.
I completely forgot.
But I promised I'd be at the Bowl.
It's O.
K.
We can do it another night.
It's more important that you get out there and make some money.
Thanks.
I guess I'll go take a shower.
Are you O.
K.
? Yeah, I'm I'm fine, I'm fine.
When are they going to leave me alone? Oh.
Oh, God.
Aah! Oh, God.
Ohh.
Jo, are you all right? It hurts! Oh, it hurts.
Jake! Jake! Please don't let me lose my baby.
Sydney, call the hospital, get your car.
Aah! We're going to get you some help, O.
K.
? Hang on.
She collapsed in the courtyard.
She's in pain.
She thinks it's her baby.
O.
K.
, don't worry, we just paged the O.
B.
I can't believe we got married.
In Vegas, no less.
We're living the American Dream.
Two doctors income in one family.
That's a dream, I'd say.
Doctors.
We've been looking all over for you.
Haven't you heard the stat calls? You're on O.
B.
rounds, aren't you, Dr.
Shaw? Yes, I'm sorry.
I don't want to hear about it, get your butt down to E.
R.
, there's a situation there.
I'm on that beat, too.
No, you're not, Dr.
Mancini.
You're fired.
What? You were on call this weekend.
You left no forwarding number and you were nowhere to be found.
We were short-staffed and you put lives in danger.
You're out of here.
But, but, but we were both gone.
Dr.
Shaw had the last two days off.
Clear out your locker.
Your career at Wilshire Memorial is over.
You know, I haven't slept in days, it seems.
I mean, I just keep thinking about Reed's parents trying to take my baby away from me and now And now my body is rebelling.
It's fighting because I can't even protect my own child.
Yes, you can.
Yes, you can.
Jo, you're going to be a great mother.
Look, every day I see, I see situations that seem impossible, but there's always something that can be done.
Now, look, the most important thing is for you remain calm, O.
K.
? Worry and stress are your biggest enemies right now.
Surprising enough, Mr.
Fielding is right for once.
Your baby is doing fine, Jo.
But you're developing an ulcer.
You have to find a way to reduce stress.
Dr.
Shaw.
Bye, Matt.
Jo, I don't know what kind of legal troubles you're going through, but they're obviously taking quite a toll.
The important thing now is to concentrate on remaining physically well.
Here's my home number.
I'll help any way I can.
O.
K.
Why are you being so nice? I can't stand to see a friend in distress especially one who's going to be a mother.
Susan, the dinners you made for us are wonderful.
Mmm.
Well, thanks.
I had good training.
Yes, I've heard.
Cordon bleu, very impressive.
So, here's to Dr.
Burns.
Peter, please.
Peter.
To Peter.
Thanks for having us along tonight.
My pleasure.
Billy, I just can't shake this guilt about Alison.
I'm telling ya, Alison is going to be fine.
The important thing is that you have a good time tonight.
You're right, but she is my friend.
I couldn't help but overhear.
Billy's right.
Alison can be a great friend, but she'll always look after Alison first, so you better do the same.
I mean, she single-handedly destroyed a relationship of mine, and I still can't figure out why.
So, um, just watch your back.
She and Alison aren't very tight.
So I gather.
So, doctor, you seem a little distracted.
Do I? Oh, sorry.
Just, uh I'm going over the day in my head.
A habit of mine.
Seeing if there's anything I might have done differently.
A perfectionist.
I like that.
So, how did the day look in reruns? O.
K.
I'm, uh, very happy about one thing.
I fired one of the residents, Mancini.
He had it coming.
I'm sorry, is this Michael Mancini? Yes.
You know him, Bill? Ah, we all do, except Susan.
I'm not surprised by the news.
Are you, Billy? No, I guess not.
Relax, I don't bite.
And if you let me, I can help you forget any broken heart you might have had.
I can't believe what a good cook you are.
I've never tasted anything so delicious in my whole life.
Yeah? How about this? I better go in.
Shh hey, don't you know it's late? I own this place.
I'll decide if it's late or not.
No, it is late, I have to get back to the hospital tonight and I have an early day tomorrow.
O.
K.
So, good night.
Good night.
I'll see you soon.
O.
K.
Billy, Susan, thank you for a very nice evening.
Yeah, same to you.
Same to you.
Good night, you guys.
Good night.
So, thank you for a wonderful night.
Uh-uh, thank you.
No, thank you.
No, thank you.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
See, I want to thank you.
No, thank you.
Oh, O.
K.
Good morning, sleepy head.
There is coffee and your paper's on the table.
So, uh, sit down, make yourself comfortable.
You're awfully chipper this morning.
Well, I was feeling bad about missing our Mexican dinner last night, so I have whipped up some huevos rancheros.
It won't make up for the missed margaritas, but it's plenty authentic.
So, how did your job selling dinners at the Hollywood Bowl go last night? Great.
It it went great.
Would you like some more coffee or orange juice? I'm fine.
So, it went great.
Yeah, yeah.
Um, I think we may have a foothold.
We might have started a business that could That could really take off.
People seemed to like what I did.
So, how was your night? It was O.
K.
You know thanks for breakfast, but I'm not really hungry.
I really need to go take a walk, let off some energy.
See ya later.
Michael, have you been out here all night? I don't know.
I called the house from the hospital over and over again and I couldn't reach you.
Well, I I guess I have.
So what? Mmm.
I know this is tough.
You know, after I cleaned out my locker, I was mad.
You know, I was filled with a lot of, "I'm going to show that jerk.
" Get even.
"You haven't heard the last of me.
" That normal kind of crap.
So, I threw everything in my car and I came tearing back here and I pick up the phone, and then it hit me What am I going to do? Who am I going to call? It was like all the air went out of the house.
I couldn't breathe.
I was standing there, finished, done.
That's not true.
You can get into another hospital.
Oh, no, I can't.
Burns is calling the California medical board.
Man, I am done.
Well, there's a bright side, you know.
We're finally married, and no matter what we do or where we go, we'll always have each other.
Who cares? I'm not a doctor anymore.
You're married to nothing.
Another screwdriver, please.
This time not so light on the vodka.
You got it.
I waited for you to come back from your walk, but after a couple of hours I decided to come looking for you.
Well, sometimes all roads lead to Shooters.
Man: Here you go.
Have a drink.
Help you see things more clearly.
It's a little early for me.
Hmm, is that so? Actually, I came in here to talk to Jake, but the bartender says he's not due in for another couple of hours.
Jake owns this place now, but you don't care, you don't even know him.
He's a friend.
Do you know what that is, a friend? Look, Alison, I don't know what's going on, but I am your friend.
A friend is someone who doesn't betray you.
A friend is someone who doesn't sleep with your boyfriend the minute he moves out.
Alison, I didn't.
We went on a date, that's all.
Don't pinch the fine points, Betty Crocker.
You lied to my face.
"My little dinner business is going so well.
I've got a foothold.
" You make me sick.
Alison, please.
I'm sorry.
I value our friendship, I do.
Susan, get out of here.
I want you out, find another place to live.
Well, this was the first trip together of many we're going to have.
But next time we're going to have a proper wedding.
You still want to marry me? Ah, of course I do.
Good.
Well, I guess I'll see you around at the office.
Mm-hmm, yes, you will.
Thank you, thank you.
Bye.
Hey there, mate, what can I do for you? I talked to Sydney.
She told me what you did to her.
Come on, what I did to her.
I didn't do anything to her except in her imagination.
Shooters is my place, and Sydney works for me.
I don't like my people being messed with.
Especially when they're working.
It keeps them from doing their job.
And you're going to believe that little whore.
Ooh! Unh! Ooh! Unh! Jake, my God, stop it! Stop it! Jake! What are you doing? Stop it! Unh! Jake, are you crazy? Chris.
Chris, honey, are you all right? Tell your boyfriend I know who he really is, so he better watch his step.
I'm calling the cops, Jake, count on it.
Are you O.
K.
? Let's get you in.
Come on.
Hey.
I saw what you did for me out there.
I didn't do it for you.
I just did what was right.
Yeah, well, right or wrong, no one's ever done that for me before.
Thanks.
Sydney I don't think we should do this.
Oh, yes, we should.
We really should.
If I could share with you my heart For a just a moment of each day If you could live inside my feelings So you could see a world my way I would stay with you, my heart For just a moment of each day If you could live inside my feelings Till you could see a world my way Love would stay with you forever And you would know with certainty If you could look