Melrose Place s03e12 Episode Script

Oh! Oh, my God.
Take it easy, now.
Are you sure you didn't sustain any injuries yourself? No, no, nothing.
I'm fine.
I had my seat belt on.
Is he gonna be okay? There doesn't appear to be anything broken.
The boy's pretty lucky, considering.
Oh, God.
It all happened so fast, but it wasn't really my fault.
Ma'am, please He just rode out between those cars.
And I swerved, but there's no way I could have stopped.
It was so dark.
He wasn't looking where he was going.
Just calm down now.
Calm down now, all right? All right? Okay.
Okay.
Okay, now, before we get your statement, I'll need you to take a breathalyzer test.
A sobriety test? I don't understand.
Standard procedure.
No need to be alarmed.
But uh I wasn't drunk.
He just he just rode right out.
Are you refusing to take the test? No.
No, of course not.
I I just think it's unnecessary.
Yeah, and you have the right to your opinion, but it's still procedure.
Wait here one moment.
Now, if you'll just exhale into the mouthpiece.
All right.
Come on.
Hands on the front of the car, please.
Excuse me? Just place your things on the front of the car.
According to that, you're over the legal limit for blood alcohol content.
What? That can't be right.
This is a mistake.
I'm placing you under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Oh, my No.
You have the right to remain silent.
Oh, God.
If you give up the right to remain silent Oh, no.
Oh! Ah! Any calls in here.
There.
I don't care if we go to a Motel 6 in Bakersfield, it would just be nice to finally spend some time alone with you.
We will.
I promise.
Right after I go to Amanda's staff meeting.
Hello! Hi.
It's Alison.
I'm sorry to call so early.
Alison, what's up? Listen, um I got into an accident last night and Are you all right? Not really.
I'm in jail.
I tried to call Zach but he wasn't home.
And I I'm I'm sorry to have to get you involved in this, but I don't know who else to call.
Can you post $500 bail for me? Um, wait, wait, wait.
What happened? I'll fill you in on the details later, but right now I just need to get out of here, please.
Can you help me? Sure.
Of course.
I promise.
I'll pay you back as soon as I can.
Just, um bring the money to the station this afternoon.
That's when they said I can be released.
Okay, I, uh, I will be there.
Thank you, Billy.
What? What, what, what? Well, it looks like our weekend plans just got canceled because Alison's in jail, and I'm going to need the money to get her out on bail.
I can't believe we came straight from the airport to do this.
This is the most lucrative moment of your design career so far.
Why postpone experiencing it until Monday? Yeah.
It should be here somewhere.
Maybe it didn't arrive yet.
No, no, no.
I called.
They guaranteed special delivery for today.
Hey, eureka.
Yeah! Ah.
A check for $500,000 for the expansion of your company.
How does it feel, Jane Mancini? Oh, it feels unbelievably wonderful, and I would like to thank the academy, my high school sewing teacher And you.
Look at all those zeroes.
Shall I deposit it after I drop you off? It's on my way.
That would be great.
Thank you.
Congratulations, my darling.
You are now officially a success.
Donna Karan, look out.
All right, Barkham Brothers? Who's got it? Great, Claire, stay with it and bring George onboard with you.
Uh Linden account? That would be Alison's.
Not anymore.
Tom, pull all of Alison's files and team up with Billy on that one.
Also, I am meeting with the Colfax people day after tomorrow, so I'll need to have everyone's stats on that account A.
S.
A.
P.
All right, let's get to it.
Billy, hold up, would you? As you can probably tell, I'm taking on a lot more responsibilities here at DD.
That's pretty clear.
And because of that, I'm going to need your help in the days to come.
And why is that? Suffice to say, it's pretty high-level stuff, but nothing I can discuss with you in detail.
Well, then why tell me anything? I mean, why single me out, anyway? I'm new to the company and the business.
Billy, I'm gonna need a right-hand man, someone I can count on.
It's obviously not going to be Alison.
Things are changing around here, rapidly.
I think you'll find that if we stick together, we'll both move up the ladder.
I'll see you later.
It was awful, being kept there overnight, even though it was so obviously an accident.
Being treated like a criminal.
Oh.
It was disgustingly dirty.
Yeah.
Sounds like a nightmare.
It was.
All I want to do now is take a long, hot shower.
Uh, don't you think that's the last thing you need, considering? Are you kidding? If anything, the reverse is true.
Yeah, well, if you don't need anything else, I should probably get going.
Actually, um there is something you could do for me if it wouldn't be too much trouble.
What is it? Could you spend the night? I don't think Even if it's just on the sofa.
I don't want to be alone tonight, Billy.
I I can't.
Please? I'm sorry, but, uh, Susan and I have plans.
Naturally.
I wouldn't want to spoil your plans.
What's on the agenda, nice, romantic evening? You could probably use the alone time anyway.
Wrong again, Billy! What I need right now is not to be alone.
For once, it would be nice to have someone actually care about what I'm going through.
I posted bail, remember? That's not caring.
That's writing a check.
Yeah, well, when you're finished wallowing, give me a call, all right? Maybe then we can talk.
Fine.
Don't mind me.
I just spent the night in jail.
And some kid just spent the night in the hospital.
Why don't you think about how he is? I don't know about you, but I could have gone to sleep right after the appetizers.
I'm exhausted.
Well, not too exhausted, I hope.
Where do you get the energy? Same place as you, on the Job.
Power is the breakfast of champions.
Unfortunately, my power is still waiting in the wings.
Although I suppose the takeover is imminent.
If all goes well.
But it would be a mistake to get complacent, Amanda.
Meaning? Start watching Bruce like a hawk.
Keep me apprised to any changes in his behavior.
He's a desperate man.
And he'll take all possible steps to save his company.
And not necessarily talk to you about it.
I think you're wrong there.
Bruce tells me everything.
I've come to mean quite a lot to him these days.
The question is how much do I mean to you? Everything.
Uh, Mrs.
Cortez ahem.
I'm, uh, Dr.
Shaw.
I'm on staff here at the hospital.
I just had to stop by and tell you how sorry I am.
I heard about your case.
Carrying a stillborn to term it's a truly devastating experience.
It's so hard.
Look at me burdening you with this, and I've never even seen you before.
Oh, it's okay.
I understand.
I'm sorry.
I just can't stop crying.
Well, it won't be for much longer, will it? I'm scheduled to deliver tomorrow afternoon, but that feels like You'll get through this, Mrs.
Cortez.
You will.
Thank you.
You'll be in my thoughts.
Mrs.
Cortez is delivering her stillborn tomorrow.
I just didn't know we'd have to move so fast.
Well, we just can't say no to an opportunity as perfect as this one, Jo.
I mean, they just don't come along that often.
Trust me.
I know, but And to make things even easier, Michael's on double shift the entire weekend.
We can do it all at the beach house.
I mean, doesn't it matter that I'm not actually due for two more weeks? Mm-mmm.
That won't be a problem.
Labor can be induced up to three weeks early without danger.
You know, this is all so sudden.
I haven't even had a chance to figure out what I'm gonna tell people.
Well, you can work that out later.
Right now, all you have to do is tell whomever that I'm driving you to Santa Barbara tomorrow for a day of rest and relaxation.
No one will question your need to get away.
And make sure that same person sees us leave together.
We need a witness.
I can't believe it's come to this.
Consider the alternative.
The Carters are just waiting to take custody the minute you deliver.
You have no choice.
No.
I guess I don't.
I'll induce labor late tomorrow.
We'll deliver at my house, then I'll check you into the hospital immediately after.
I'll do all the paperwork there.
And then we'll keep the baby at my house until the day after when you can pick it up.
And then, you disappear.
Then I guess I need to make the necessary arrangements.
Yeah.
I guess you better.
I'll see you tomorrow.
And get a good night's sleep.
You have to stay healthy for that baby.
Hi.
I would, um, like to book a one-way flight to New York.
I'll be traveling with an infant.
There you are.
I was beginning to wonder if we should put your picture on milk cartons.
Hi.
So, no phone call, no note, no response at all to the messages I left on your answering machine about the emergency staff meeting? I'm sorry about that, but some pretty terrible things have happened, and right now I just need time to be alone.
Well, it's your lucky day because, as of yesterday, you have plenty of time on your hands.
I put Tom on the Linden account.
Amanda they're my primary client.
I spent two years cultivating a great working relationship with the Linden people.
Why pull me off now? Simple, really.
You weren't there again.
Yes, but I have a good reason.
I was in an accident.
Oh, stop right there.
I don't want to hear another good reason come out of your mouth, because, by now, I've heard them all.
And frankly, they've gotten dull.
That is really unfair.
I have given both you and the company The company is in a crisis, Alison.
And if you're not aware enough to even know that, how can you possibly be of any help? I hear Jake coming.
Am I seeing things, or is that a picnic basket? Oh, yeah, 'cause Kimberly and I are going to Santa Barbara for the day.
Really? Well, I'm sure you know Jo's been stressed out lately, and expectant moms need to relax.
Mm-hmm.
Well, my experience is, Jo hasn't exactly been the relaxing kind.
Well, fortunately, she can't argue this time.
Doctor's orders.
And the doctor happens to be driving.
Well, congratulations on doing the impossible Getting a workaholic to take a day off.
Yeah.
Work, work, work, that's me.
Well, we better be going.
Yeah.
You know, it's funny.
I never even realized you two were friends.
Pregnancy has a way of bringing women together.
Yeah.
It's a bon It's a bonding thing.
Huh.
I guess.
Well, you guys have fun, and you take it easy.
Relax, or else.
So far so good.
Can I get you something, a tea, a soda? No.
I'm fine.
Thanks.
You look good, Bruce.
Huh.
Staying home has obviously done worlds for you.
Thank you, thank you.
Well, let's just say that things are definitely on the upswing for me.
Amanda, I invited you over here because in light of all the help you've given me this past week, I wanted to share some news with you, some great news.
I'm all ears.
We're being saved.
I I have a, uh, a handshake deal with Banfield Leigh, and we're going to be merging with them to become the biggest advertising firm in Southern California.
That's amazing.
Congratulations.
It's phenomenal, isn't it? Oh, it's wonderful news, really, but what does this mean for you in terms of control? Oh, well, see, that That's the beauty part.
We'll still be intact as a subdivision, which I'll still head.
And I'll be on the board of directors of the parent company.
Sounds too good to be true.
Yeah, but But it is true, and I I couldn't be more delighted.
I I have to admit that I was pretty worried there for a while.
I mean, I thought it was all over, that DD was a sinking ship.
But we've managed to stay afloat, and the truth is I have you to thank for that.
Oh, we both know I was just doing my Job.
Yeah, well, you were doing an excellent Job, and I appreciate it.
In fact, I'm going to make every effort to see that you get a healthy raise after this merger Every effort.
Thank you.
Well, it's getting late.
I should be going.
Oh.
Okay, fine.
I'll, uh, um I'll see you out.
Yes.
Dr.
Burns, please.
It's an emergency.
Don't worry, Jo, Maria's been with me a long time.
She can be trusted.
Jo, once I give you the injection, contractions should begin, and if all goes well, it could be as soon as a couple of hours.
How long if it If it doesn't go well? It could go to 36 hours or more, but that's highly unlikely.
I'm guessing three to four hours tops.
You know, as much as I know I have to do this, the idea that I'm gonna be a mother in a few hours is almost scary.
I mean, maybe are you sure this is really safe? What if something goes wrong? I mean, maybe wouldn't it be better in a hospital? Jo, I've delivered dozens of babies.
Everything is going to go just fine here.
Believe me.
Now, you relax and remember why we're doing it this way.
So are you ready? Tonight, no holds barred.
I've made reservations at the hottest restaurant in town.
Is that my cue to say money's no object? Absolutely.
It's not everyday a small design company becomes a half-million dollar enterprise.
We might as well act like it for one night.
Mm, it just hasn't sunk in yet.
It doesn't really feel like the money is mine.
Well, I hope it does by tonight because it's a five-star restaurant, darling.
Evening, all.
Excuse us.
Let's just go.
You'll be glad to know that Sydney and I have kissed and made up, and we, uh, did it just for you, Jake.
What was that all about? It's got me.
He's always talking some mysterious crap, like you're supposed to know what it means.
Push, Jo.
Ah! Unh! Come on, Jo, push.
Aah! Ah! Oh! I can see the top of its head.
Come on, Jo, I know you're tired, but you've got to keep on pushing.
Come on, Jo.
Push! Push! Aah! Oh, it's a boy.
A handsome baby boy.
Oh, my God.
He's so beautiful.
All right, now.
You'll see him soon enough.
Oh, hi, baby, hi.
Shh, shh, shh.
Careful.
Careful.
No, maybe I should just hold him a little bit more.
We've got to get him checked into the hospital.
Limpia, el bebe y mantelo caliente.
Yo regreso pronto.
She's just going to bathe him.
After all, Jo, we've got to stick to our plan, or you're going to lose your baby.
Dr.
Shaw.
Ooh! Tons of follow-up, you know.
So there we were out in the middle of nowhere.
I'd hoped we could make it back to L.
A.
, but the contractions really started coming and I knew that we had no time.
I had no choice but to deliver the baby right there in the back seat.
God, when I saw that it was stillborn it was horrible.
I felt so powerless.
And she kept asking what was wrong and telling her was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.
She must have been devastated.
She's still not quite herself.
But she's doing all right health-wise? Well, she's exhausted both mentally and physically, but there were no other complications.
She should be fine after getting some bed rest.
I guess we should go in now.
I have some paperwork to catch up on myself, but I'll see you all later.
Make it a short visit, okay? Okay.
Hi, this is Chris.
I can't get to the phone, but leave a message and I'll call you back.
Hi, it's me again.
Listen, I thought you were coming by the office this afternoon before we went out to dinner, but I guess we must have got our lines crossed or something.
Anyway, I'm still here working on some designs.
I figure with the money we got now, we can put a new line in production in a month's time.
Isn't it exciting, honey? Okay, so if I don't hear from you, I'll just see you at your place tonight.
I love you.
Since big sis is at work, I thought I'd drop a little something by.
What do you want? I want you to open your gift.
I'd rather eat worms.
Don't be ridiculous.
Lovely, aren't they? They're ugly, and I don't want them.
Uh, correct me if I'm wrong, Sydney, but you really can't afford to offend me these days, can you? I mean, your boyfriend might get hurt if you do.
I'll tell you what.
Think about keeping them.
You never know when you'll have occasion to wear them.
If I do, it'll just be so that I can sell them and give the money to someone needy.
Oh, really? And here I thought that all your charity was given from the waist down.
Thanks for coming.
Sure.
So what do you need to talk about? I don't know how to say this, so I'm just gonna say it.
I made a mistake.
I never should have let you go.
Uh, isn't this a little late for this? Doesn't have to be.
I don't get it.
What, all of a sudden you had some kind of epiphany? Was this because of the accident? In a way.
Yes, I've been doing nothing but thinking for the past few days, and I've come to the conclusion that I need you.
Really? For what? Before, when you asked me to stop drinking, I did.
I stopped because you told me to.
Don't you understand? You're the only good thing that's ever happened to me.
I was too stupid to see it then, but I see it now.
Look I'm glad to help you in any way I can, but we can't get back together if that's what you're suggesting.
I'm not suggesting it.
Billy, we belong together, and I'm sure that deep inside you know it, too.
What about this Zach character you've been parading around with? I thought he was the new love of your life.
I realized he can never be there for me the way you can.
This is ridiculous.
We shouldn't even be talking like this because I can't be with you because I'm with somebody else now.
And I happen to be in love with her.
I guess you're talking about little Susie.
Oh, cut it out.
Queen of the boyfriend snatchers.
What are you drinking? Soda.
Not that it's any of your concern.
I don't believe you.
That's hardly news.
What's in the glass, Alison? I guess you'll never know.
Give him to me.
¿Necesitas algo mas? No.
No, you can go.
Hasta manana, Miss Kimberly? Si, manana.
A mismo tiempo.
Oh, what's the matter, sweetheart, are you hungry? Is that it? Oh.
Well, we're going to feed you.
That's what we'll do.
Yes, we will.
Mommy's here.
I'm here, honey.
I'm right here.
I thought you were out of town shooting a video.
Surprise.
Got your car fixed.
Must have cost you.
It did, but you're worth it.
It's funny.
I didn't get that impression from our last conversation.
I just panicked.
I had something similar happen in the past, and it just got under my skin a little.
I'm sorry.
Listen It was no easy task coordinating the whole thing from San Francisco, but it worked out.
The guy from the body shop said nobody would be the wiser.
When this happened, I thought you'd be there for me, Zach.
It hurt me when you weren't.
I know.
I blew it.
And I can be a real idiot sometimes, but it's not going to happen again.
Seriously.
If all this is is another fair-weather relationship, I don't want any part of it.
Hey, I came back, didn't I? I'm here now.
Good.
Just in time to drive me to court, you jerk.
On behalf of Mr.
and Mrs.
Carter, I have a right to ask some questions.
Let me get this straight.
You went for a drive to Santa Barbara, and Miss Reynolds went into labor.
Mm-hmm.
And based on your professional experience, you thought that you could make it back to Los Angeles in time to deliver the child at this hospital which was Miss Reynolds' desire.
That's right, but later I realized I couldn't make it, so I had to pull over and deliver the child myself.
The child was stillborn.
There was nothing I could do.
Okay.
And, uh, after delivering the child, you drove back to this hospital, checked in Miss Reynolds, and personally brought the deceased infant to the morgue.
That's correct.
Miss Reynolds, do you corroborate her statement? Yes.
Entirely.
I will be confirming all of this against the hospital's records.
That's certainly your prerogative, but I'm sure you'll see that everything's in order.
Miss Reynolds, my clients are equally devastated by this passing, and they are concerned about the disposition of the body.
In fact, they were hoping you would allow them to pay for the service as well as the burial.
No.
That's not possible.
I've arranged to have the child cremated which, as I understand it, is my right as the natural mother.
Tell the Carters that I want no further contact with them ever.
I'll advise them of your wishes.
Uh, please know, Miss Reynolds, that I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Ah! It worked.
Like a charm.
Oh, my God.
Oh, Kimberly.
I don't know if I'll ever be able to repay you.
Oh, you don't have to worry about that, Jo, not for one minute.
Oh.
Your honor, in light of the many accounts verifying that the victim of the accident ran out into the street, and that the resulting injuries were minor, and also that the defendant, who has no previous convictions, has agreed to alcohol abuse counseling, the people move that the defendant be charged with misdemeanor reckless driving, fined, and put on a year's probation.
Court finds in favor of the people's request.
Case closed.
Thank you so much.
Next case number 4455932, People vs.
McAllister.
You did it, babe.
You beat the system.
Thank you for coming, Miss Mancini.
Have a seat, please.
What exactly is going on with the account? By 9:00 this morning, I got called by three vendors who complained about bad checks.
I'm afraid it's probably gonna be a lot more than three vendors once everything's tallied.
I'm sorry, I'm not sure where you're going with this.
So far we've posted at least 20 items that have bounced due to insufficient funds.
Well, that's impossible.
My associate, Chris Marchette, just deposited a $500,000 check.
The balance of the account has to be over a half million dollars.
Actually, it's at zero.
What? I don't understand.
There's got to be a mistake.
I'm afraid Mr.
Marchette didn't deposit that check.
He cashed it.
Oh, my God! What are you doing? Let me out of here! I knew you'd warm up to those earrings, Sydney.
They're charming, really.
Not too ostentatious and perfect for a hot climate.
I'm sorry for barging in, but I've been trying to see you all day.
And your secretary kept insisting that you're incommunicado.
Bruce.
Banfield Leigh pulled out.
What? You're kidding.
Why? Rumors of the merger drove the stock prices up, making the purchase of DD prohibitive for them.
Bruce.
I'm sorry.
So That's it.
It's over, just like that.
Someone decides to leak the information, and the deal disintegrates, just like so much dust.
I'm at a total loss.
What are you gonna do? They say the most dangerous enemy isn't the person sneaking up behind you, but rather the one standing right in front of you.
I don't understand your meaning.
It took me a while to believe it, but it makes perfect sense, really.
Only three people at Banfield Leigh knew about the deal.
Now, I certainly didn't want to jeopardize the deal, and they claim they didn't, either, so aside from me, only one other trusted person knew.
You are way off base here.
I would never jeopardize What I still don't understand is why.
Why? Why would you do such a thing? Bruce, you have got to listen to me.
No! Actually, I don't.
You're fired, Amanda.
I hope I never have to see your traitorous face again as long as I live.
Jake.
I couldn't be less in the mood to talk.
Yeah, me neither, but I need to know where Sydney is.
She didn't show up for work, she's not in her apartment.
Haven't been able to reach her all day.
So why ask me? We're not even on speaking terms.
Well, I checked with everyone else in the building, and nobody's heard anything.
I figured you're the only person who'd know who her other friends are or where she might have taken off to.
Oh, God.
What? What's going on? Don't you get it, Jake? We've been had.
The two of us by the two of them.
What the hell are you talking about? Chris and Sydney are gone and so is a half a million dollars.
Kimberly.
What do you want? I came to get my baby like we planned.
Oh, you poor thing.
You must be suffering from postpartum depression.
I'd be happy to prescribe some antidepressants for you tomorrow.
During business hours, of course.
Kimberly, you know damn well I'm perfectly fine.
Now give me my baby.
Jo, your baby's dead, and I've got the death certificate to prove it.
You signed it.
Kimberly, what are you talk Kimberly.
Kimberly! Open up! Kimberly! What are you doing? Kimberly!