Melrose Place s03e25 Episode Script

How's she doing? Not great.
Look, this is just between us, okay? Mm-hmm.
I don't want Jo or Jane or anybody else from that apartment complex of yours coming down here and getting all weepy.
That's the last thing Amanda needs.
But she's gonna make it, right? I should have never recommended that radical treatment program.
Michael, you're being too hard on yourself.
You're exhausted.
Why don't you go home and get some sleep? No.
I can't leave.
What if she wakes up? I'll be here.
I'll give you a call.
Look, Michael, you're not gonna do her any good if you can't keep your eyes open.
All right.
Heck, Kimberly's in Rochester.
I got the house to myself.
All right.
Thanks.
Rough day at the hospital, sweetheart? Kimberly what are you doing home? What's all this stuff? Look look, now, I know what you're thinking, but before you blow a gasket, Amanda's in I.
C.
U.
, you know.
She may not make it.
So she willed you her wonder bra? Uh, look, she was really sick.
She said she didn't know if she was gonna live or die.
I had to do something.
Oh, so you moved her into our home, our marriage bed? Oh, no, of course not, but, sweetie, you know she's got that crush on me.
You know, the codependency thing, and, um Well, I figured if I gave her a reason to live Oh, that is so like you, Michael.
Always putting everyone else first.
You know, I sure hope Amanda knows how lucky she is to have such a conscientious and caring physician.
I know how lucky I am to have such an honest and loving husband.
Come here.
Give mommy a kiss.
Ow! Kimberly, what the hell are you doing? Love hurts, Michael.
Remember that.
Oh, jeez.
I'm sorry, we're not open yet.
Come back in a half an hour? Actually, I'm looking for Jake Hanson.
He's not in yet.
He's been out of town, actually.
His mother passed away.
He just got back.
Yeah, I know.
I'm his brother.
His brother? Gosh, I didn't know he had a brother.
Jake and I are pretty tight.
He never mentioned you.
Well, we've never exactly been close, but when he was up in Ellensburg, we worked through some things.
Oh.
Well, I can see the family resemblance.
Sydney Andrews.
Jess Hanson.
Well, look, I'll probably just drop by later, okay? Oh, um, Sydney Jake doesn't know I'm in town, so you didn't see me.
All right, I kind of want to surprise him.
I love surprises.
I'm I'd be happy to show you where he lives.
Okay, great.
Okay.
Alison should be able to find ten minutes to sit down with me and explain the concept of this Glorious Gowns shoot.
I don't even know what she wants, Billy.
Get Maxine Weber on the phone.
You know, on second thought I need to talk to the printer first.
So, Jo, Billy tells me there's a problem with the location.
No, I told you The location fell through.
What? How could you let that happen? We'll find another house.
We'll find another house.
In less than 48 hours? I doubt it.
You did this on purpose, didn't you? You didn't like the house, the garden, the lights.
Alison, I wouldn't deliberately sabotage a campaign.
Alison, you've got auditions in the conference room.
You're already 10 minutes late.
Well, I guess we should cancel them.
I mean, we don't have anywhere to shoot the models once we book them! Look, I can see you're swamped.
Why don't I book the models and you can put your heads together and come up with a new location? Fine.
And, Jo your butt's on the line here.
I just want you to know that.
I think we need to talk about your people-management skills.
I don't need your advice, Billy.
What I need is a location for the shoot.
Find one.
I think I have the perfect place.
Alison! You could use my father's house in Pasadena.
Oh, Brooke, I appreciate your trying to help, but the house we had was very special.
I know, and my father's house isn't Buckingham Palace, but it has an East Coast feel and a lot of open space.
Worth a try, under the circumstances.
All right.
I trust your taste.
We'll give it a look.
Great.
How about right now? Check it out and get back to me.
Surprise.
Jess.
What are you doing here? Enjoying the weather, seeing the sights, chilling out.
Hope you don't mind.
Jess stopped by Shooters and when I found out he was your brother I knew you'd want to see him right away.
Thanks.
Hey, come on in.
I'll, uh, see you at Shooters.
But I was just making some coffee.
Sounds great.
So how's Jo? She's fine.
Look, if you think this is bad timing or a mistake, just say the word, and I'm out of here.
No, no, it's, uh you just got here.
You know, everything's kind of turned to dust now that mom's gone.
I mean, I used to bitch all the time.
She was a handful, you know, with her drinking and her bed-hopping, but at least it gave me something to do not that I enjoyed being saddled with all the responsibility.
Look, I know it was rough on you.
It's not like I'm blaming you, exactly.
It's just I'm scared.
I am so much like her.
I get some wild idea in my head, next think I know, I'm out of control.
Jake I don't like what I've become.
You're the only family I got.
I hoped maybe you could help me turn my life around, make something of myself the way you did.
Hey, man, I'm just, you know, a working stiff.
Bull.
I was down at Shooters.
You own something, man.
It's yours.
I got nothing.
So you come all the way down here to lay a guilt trip on me? You are so full of yourself.
I thought we finally connected the other day.
My mistake.
Oh, Jess, wait, wait.
Come on, why don't you stay? You don't have to do this, Jake.
No, it's all right.
You need a Job while you're in L.
A.
, You can come work at Shooters.
I could use the help.
So? Well, all right, little brother.
Put me on the payroll.
You live here.
Yes.
I hope you don't have anything against rich women, Campbell.
I'm not sure.
How rich are you? Filthy.
Oh, I love this place.
It's perfect.
Can we move things around? I know Alison is gonna want that option.
Shouldn't be a problem.
We're gonna want the models made up under the same light that Jo's gonna shoot.
Where's the electricity? There are outlets every 20 feet.
My father likes to entertain a lot.
And they understand there's gonna be at least 20 people, right? Whatever you need, Campbell, you've got it.
Now I want to show you something.
Well? What do you think? Well, it's a great backdrop, you know? I think Alison's going to flip.
Oh, I don't think I want you to shoot here.
Why not? Well this is a very special place.
This is where I lost my virginity.
Well, shouldn't there be a plaque somewhere? I remember sneaking up here with my boyfriend the two of us undressing each other and running our hands all over each other.
And all the while, my father was standing in the window of the library, smoking his pipe, no clue what was going on.
Brooke.
Lowell.
Mmm, mmm, mmm.
Hi.
Billy Campbell, this is Lowell Burroughs, my fiance.
Oh, you didn't tell me you were engaged.
Nice to meet you, Lowell.
Likewise.
I have to call the office, let Alison know we found our location.
Is there a phone I could use? It's 310 area.
I already know when Dr.
Mancini went into surgery.
What I need to know is when he's due out.
Excuse me.
I'm looking for Dr.
Michael Mancini.
I'm Mrs.
Mancini.
Maybe I can help.
Oh I'm sorry.
I I didn't recognize you.
Well, it's good to see you out of bed.
Excuse me? Mrs.
Mancini I'm Scott Schectman, Greater Plains Insurance.
We met at the beach house? Look, I'm sorry, but if you're peddling life insurance, we're not interested.
Mrs.
Mancini, I have the check for your settlement.
What settlement? Well, as you know, Michael filed a claim against the city for your car accident.
Uh-huh.
Well, we've agreed to settle out of court.
$100,000.
I'm sorry.
I thought Michael had explained this to you.
Oh, um you know, he's been so protective of me since the accident.
He doesn't like to bother me with details.
Well, Michael's busy in surgery, so I'll just take the check and let him know you were here.
Great.
Um sign at the "X.
" Hey.
You made it through the night.
And judging from your vital signs, you've also just turned the corner.
I feel so much better.
It's a miracle.
Eh.
Whatever it is, the last 24 hours have made me realize how much I love you.
I want us to be together, Amanda.
What I want right now is my sleep.
I need rest if you don't mind.
No.
I'll stop by later.
Ahem.
Hey you bite me again, I drive a stake through your heart.
An agent from the city's insurance company stopped by with this check.
Well, then hand it over, Kimberly.
I know what you're up to, Michael.
You're trying to steal my money.
Well, you know what, it is your lucky day.
I am feeling very generous.
It's all yours.
All you have to do is kiss your terminally ill girlfriend good-bye.
Oh, Amanda's not my girlfriend.
She's my patient.
Hmm.
What's it gonna be, Michael, cold, hard cash or the bleach blond with dark roots? All it takes is one word Good-bye, farewell, auf wiedersehen adieu.
Uh, auf wiedersehen is two words.
If you want the $100,000, tell her to get lost.
Well, you know, this really has nothing to do with Amanda.
But you and I have been through a hell of a lot to be together.
I mean, you know, I want our marriage to work.
I'm willing it give it a try if you are.
I knew you'd come to your senses.
So, uh how about the check? I thought I'd put it in our joint account as a sign of our commitment to one another.
Sure.
Whatever you say, sweetheart.
Alison wants you to call Jo Reynolds and go over the details for tomorrow's shoot.
Yeah, I already took care of it.
You are amazing, Campbell.
Yeah, I am, and I'd love to talk about it, but I'm on a deadline.
Oh, a couple hours won't make a difference.
Let me take you to lunch.
Sorry, I brought mine.
We could go halves on my sandwich.
I was thinking more along the lines of the Ivy.
Brooke, I've got to finish this, unless Ray and Jessica want to come along.
We could use the time to work on the Barkham brothers account.
Campbell, the idea is to forget about work.
Escape with me.
Don't you have a fiance? Put your ego back in your pants, Campbell.
I was just trying to be friendly.
But maybe you're not mature enough to be friends with someone you're so obviously attracted to.
Hi! Hi.
Can I get you a sandwich? No.
I have a lunch.
Thanks anyway.
Okay.
I don't know what I'd do without Brooke.
She's been a lifesaver.
Yep.
She's something else.
Look, Michael just called.
He said Amanda's well enough to receive visitors.
Oh.
That's great news.
Yeah, I'm sure the line's out the door.
Yeah, I'll stop by the hospital on my way home.
Maybe Brooke and I will tag along.
We're supposed to have dinner.
I can't stop thinking about the other night, the two of us together in my office.
That's funny.
When I brought it up, you didn't have time to talk about it.
Billy, I was just overwhelmed by work.
Yeah, my plate's full, too, but I'm not confused about my feelings.
Neither am I.
Truth is, you're the only thing keeping me going.
I'm late for lunch.
See you later.
Yeah.
Sure.
So, you're going to be working here.
That's terrific.
Yeah, just pray I don't break too many dishes.
I've never bused tables before.
Trust me.
It's not brain surgery.
Look, Sydney, just show Jess the ropes, all right? I'll be in the office if you need me.
Hey, Jake, thanks again for everything.
Seems I lucked out in the brother department, huh? Sure did.
Well, there's not much you need to know.
Lunch runs from 11:00 to 3:00, cocktails 4:00 to 7:00, dinner 7:00 to midnight.
Tell Jake you want to work cocktail hour.
It's the best Less plates, more drinks, more money.
Hey, I work when he tells me to work.
Give me a break.
You're his brother.
So, what was he like growing up? Did he have a lot of girlfriends? There were always girls around.
Anyone special? Unlike me Jake never lets anyone get that close.
The room's divided into two stations plus the bar.
I cover station one, which is those three booths, these two tables here.
Carla covers the rest.
You cover both.
Okay.
So why the interest in my brother? We used to go out.
And you got to pay attention to the bartender.
It's your Job to make sure the bar's always stocked with clean glasses.
What happened? He dumped me.
I was cheating on him, but I had a very good reason.
A word to the wise, Syd The Hanson boys are known for carrying a grudge.
You see, "forgive and forget" is not in our vocabulary.
Hmm.
You bus the dishes, wipe off the tables.
And if the condiments are running low, tell the waitress.
And for your information, Jake and I belong together.
He's just taking longer to realize it.
Michael said not to stay too long.
Oh.
This wasn't a good idea.
I'm the last person Amanda wants to see.
Matt, we'll meet you inside.
Okay, sure.
She may not be your friend, but you know Amanda would come to see you if the situation was reversed.
Brooke, when she's through with her visitors, would you please give her this along with my best wishes for a speedy recovery? Thanks.
I swear I'm not exaggerating, Jake.
Alison has become impossible to deal with.
I have a photo shoot the day after tomorrow.
She can't even find the time to discuss the concept with me.
Well, she's got some pretty big shoes to fill.
And what, she's eventually gonna get the hang of it? I don't think so.
I mean, some Jobs are just too big for some people.
You know, for all her faults, Amanda really had her act together.
Matt came by, said she's doing better.
I know.
I called the hospital.
Hey, there, beautiful.
Jess.
Yeah, Jake told me you were in town.
It's good to see you again.
You didn't tell me he was working here.
Yeah, living and working here.
Jake's letting me crash on the cot in the back office.
You're making him sleep in the closet when you have that cozy apartment? He wanted it that way.
Yeah, we both need our space.
Oh.
So, listen, how about dinner? My treat.
Anywhere but here.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I can't pack it in this early.
What are you talking about? Syd and I can close up for you, can't we, Syd? Sure.
We'll close up for you.
Come on.
I guess he doesn't trust us, Syd.
No, it's not that, exactly.
Well, then what is it, exactly? Say yes.
I'm starving.
Fine.
You win.
Don't forget the dead bolt.
Bye.
Don't worry about a thing.
So, who else came to visit me, and what did they bring? Jake was here twice, only you were out of it.
Yeah, he brought you a dozen roses.
Actually, more than a dozen.
Oh, how sweet.
What about Jo? Uh, we got you this orchid.
Oh, you both went in on it together? It was very expensive.
Oh, well, you shouldn't have.
Look, I'm sorry.
I'll be back, okay? Oh.
We were all very worried about you.
Thanks for the flowers.
Excuse me.
Do I know you? Yes.
We met at the Century Awards.
Brooke Armstrong.
Oh.
She's interning at DD.
Really? Yes.
I'm Alison's new assistant, but it's not a permanent position.
Oh, this is for you.
It's from Alison.
She wishes you a speedy recovery.
I bet she does.
Brooke, would you be so kind as to deliver Alison a message? Tell her I've got some bad news.
She's going to have to put away her dancing shoes because I'm not dead yet.
Jess, your share of the tips.
Oh.
You did all right for a first-timer.
Thanks.
Look, I'm beat.
I'm gonna turn in, okay? Sure.
I'll lock the door on my way out.
Yeah, here.
There you go.
Okay.
I'll see you in the morning, Syd.
Good night.
Good night.
What do you think you're doing? It's none of your business.
I saw you going through Jake's files.
Yeah.
I was checking out the business, making sure my brother's turning over a good profit.
I don't want anybody to take advantage of him.
You may have Jake snowed, but I've known guys like you.
You're not here to change your life.
You're up to something.
You know something, Syd, there's one sure way to lose a boyfriend Stick your nose in his family business.
I'm gonna tell Jake.
Mm-hmm.
That would be a big mistake if you want to stay out of harm's way.
Oh, I heard a rumor you were getting better, but I had to come and see for myself.
Well, now that you have, you can go back to wherever it is you came from.
Oh, you mean the O.
R.
? Well, I do have a few minutes between surgeries, and I wanted to be the first to tell you that Michael and I are back together.
Well, I don't know two people who deserve each other more.
We had a long talk and came to a mutual understanding.
Now he's mine, bought and paid for.
Honestly, Kimberly, spare me the details.
Michael is my doctor, nothing more.
That's right.
Your relationship is now strictly professional.
What are you doing here? Oh, I was just sharing our good news.
Get well soon.
I'll see you at home.
Amanda, I can explain this.
Don't bother.
I won't be put in the middle of your matrimonial machinations.
You're not in the middle.
My relationship with Kimberly is over.
Oh? Well, it will be soon.
Whatever you say.
Now I want to be left alone.
Sure.
You're not listening.
I want it here by 2:00.
I don't care.
Just do it.
What's going on? When are you going to get started? Have you guys even polaroided anything yet? Miss parker hang on a second, all right? I'll go ask.
All right.
I'll be right back.
Jo.
Maybe I can figure it out on my own.
Daddy Excuse me.
I want to introduce you to Billy Campbell.
How do you do? Pleasure to meet you.
I just want to say thanks for letting us commandeer your home.
Brooke said it was a matter of life or death.
Something like that.
She also told me that you're the vice president of DD advertising.
I'm one of the V.
P.
s.
I oversee accounts.
I'm impressed.
To be given that kind of responsibility at your age, you must be either very talented or very lucky.
A little of both.
It doesn't hurt that he was engaged to his boss.
Alison Parker, president of DD.
And my daughter's boss as well, if I'm not mistaken.
Daddy, I'm not really an employee.
I'm just an intern.
Sweetie, you've been putting in such long hours, I was sure you had a permanent position at the agency.
Well, Mr.
Armstrong, she does now.
Alison, I don't know what to say.
Just keep up the good work, right? Right.
Would you excuse me? Certainly.
God, this is perfect.
It's gonna be great.
What do you think, Alison? Right I think it's wrong.
It's all wrong.
Why are you shooting up against this wall? Because it's what I see for the shot The romance of first love, a traditional wedding.
No, no, Jo.
This is supposed to be contemporary, happening.
Our bride is a '90s Cinderella.
She doesn't just dance with her Prince Charming.
She talks deals on her cellular phone.
She throws the wicked stepsisters into the pool.
Alison, you can't just throw this at me now.
Not the day of the shoot.
You should have told me this two weeks ago.
You're the photographer, Jo.
Make the adjustment.
Make it work.
It's not that simple, Alison.
Well, then let me simplify it for you.
I want my vision incorporated into your photographs.
I want you to move your equipment over to the pool.
If you're up for it, fine.
If you're not, I'll find someone more professional who is.
Yeah, give me a break.
I'm the only professional here.
You're way over your head trying to fill Amanda's shoes.
Just do it, Jo my way.
Bitch.
I have died and gone to heaven.
Yeah, well, don't break into a Beach Boys song or I'm out of here.
Joke all you want, but I have always dreamed about living here.
I was going to do it, too, right after high school, but You know, I think about that night a lot.
You getting busted.
It wasn't the Hanson brothers' finest hour.
Well, I can't help but feel guilty.
I can't help but think that, you know, if I had come forward, things would be different.
Look I'm not here to dredge up the past.
The hell with it, okay? Cool.
Okay.
So tell me something, little brother, what's the deal with you and Sydney? Friends.
Friends? Yeah.
Look, it's none of my business, but your friend Sydney is carrying a big grudge, and it's aimed right at you.
Yeah, well, the deal with Sydney is long and complicated.
I don't want to get into it right now.
Like I said, none of my business.
But she is your employee.
I just I'd hate to see her take advantage of your big heart.
No, Sydney means well.
Just the same I'll keep an eye on her.
Somebody's got to watch out for my baby brother.
So, you mean you can stick around for a while? The thought had crossed my mind.
Good.
That's good.
Why don't you ditch that cot and move into my place with me? At least till you get your own place? Okay, I'll do it.
Cool.
I'll move in.
All right.
There should really be a law against junk mail.
Good night, Alison.
Jo.
Wait.
I'm sensing some hostility here.
We should talk.
Oh, was there something you forgot to say to me earlier? Look, Jo, I'm sorry if I wounded your ego, but as president of DD, if you mess up, it becomes my mess.
I'm under a lot of pressure to make this new Glorious Gowns campaign a success.
I know, your butt's on the line, but you know what? You're dealing with it by becoming a totally self-centered ass.
I'll just chalk that one up to a long day.
Don't.
You were completely rude and ungrateful.
I didn't hear a "please" or a "thank you" come out of your mouth all day.
I don't believe this.
We wouldn't even be having this conversation if I was a man.
Wrong.
Alison, you're kidding yourself if you think attitude's gonna get you to the top.
Nice guys finish last, or hadn't you heard? Fine.
Stop being a human being.
I really don't give a damn.
There.
The redhead? Yeah.
Thanks.
Dr.
Kimberly Shaw? Yes.
Have a good evening.
What is this? Sorry, I just serve the papers.
I don't read them.
Michael! Michael! Michael, what's this? What is this? Mm oh.
Looks to me like I'm ending our marriage.
You misrepresented yourself, Kimberly.
You knew how important having a family was to me.
You promised to give me one.
And now you're barren.
Oh, no.
You can't deliver the goods.
No one could be this cruel.
It's valid grounds for ending the marriage.
Just ask your lawyer.
Michael, please.
Please.
I want out, Kimberly.
I'm in love with someone else someone who's wonderful and normal.
Amanda? She's as good as dead.
Um no.
Actually, her prognosis is good, and thanks to your insurance money, we can live happily ever after.
How long have you been planning this? Just ever since you walked back into my life like a refugee from the Night of the Living Dead.
Oh.
Are you saying your feelings for me were just an act? You bet.
And I deserve an Academy Award for my performance Best actor in a bedroom farce.
You know, every time I kissed you, all I thought about was that insurance loot coming my way.
It was the only thing that kept me from gagging.
Oh, I need to get my clothes.
You know what, I'll stop by the house tomorrow night at 8:00.
Do us both a favor, don't be there.
And, honey this is a hospital.
Get a grip.
You got patients depending on you.
Oh, the flowers are beautiful.
Who are they from? My fiance, Lowell.
Billy met him.
Yeah, right.
He's a real prince.
Well, I want to meet him, too.
Maybe the four of us could have dinner later.
Great.
I'll give Lowell a call.
Okay.
Enjoy the flowers.
I have some good news.
Got your blood work back.
Looking good, kiddo.
Oh, can't believe I was so sick a few days ago, and suddenly I feel so well.
That's the way chemotherapy works sometimes.
It almost kills you before it cures you.
So when do I get out of here? Well, I spoke with Dr.
Steele in New York.
He's encouraged by your progress.
But we'd like to monitor you for another day or two.
Is "encouraged" good? Yes.
You made it through the tough part, but we'll need some more blood tests in about three weeks.
Then depending on those results Trust me, the results will be fine.
Well, if that's the case, then you're done with chemo.
Oh, great, because I want to go back to work.
Um, give it a week, and then we'll see, okay? Now, um how about a kiss for your doctor? Uh don't take all the credit for my recovery, Michael.
I had a team of doctors.
Well, I'll take their kisses, too.
And give some credit to the patient.
I don't like to lose.
I hope this isn't a bad time.
No.
Dr.
Mancini was just leaving.
I'll be back.
Come on in, Brooke.
I just got some great news.
I'm going home soon.
Oh, that's terrific.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
And I'm also going back to work at DD, but I need a favor.
Sure.
I mean, I don't know you all that well, but Let me tell you a few things about myself.
I built DD from the ground up.
It was mine.
Then I got sick, and Alison moved in.
But when I'm at full strength, I am a tough, vindictive, boys' club member.
I don't give up, and I don't give in.
And now that I'm feeling better, I intend to get my Job back from Alison.
And when I do, I'm gonna turn that agency upside down.
The only thing left standing will be the file cabinets, but I need an advance team.
I want you to be my eyes and ears at DD.
You mean like your spy.
Exactly or consider yourself fired.
Well, I don't mean to be rude, but from what Alison says, you're never coming back.
Well, you can listen to Alison, or you can listen to me, but I think we both know a sure thing when we see it.
Dear Michael I'm sorry you have to find me this way.
Being with you has been a painful addiction, one that I'm not strong enough to free myself from.
Please know that my reason for doing this is not to punish you, but to escape you.
To Brooke and Lowell and a life full of love, joy, and happiness.
Oh.
So when's the wedding? Well, Lowell is an investment banker, so we have to work around his busy schedule.
Actually, we were thinking of having a June wedding.
June weddings are nice.
Yes.
My parents were married in June Sort of a tradition in our family.
What about the honeymoon? We thought France.
Brooke's family has a small estate just outside of Paris in Saint-Denis.
If you'll excuse me, I'll be right back.
Tell me, Alison, have you spent much time in Paris? No, no, but I'd love to one day.
Oh, you don't know what you're missing.
It's time you stopped denying your feelings, Campbell.
What the hell are you doing? It's the men's room.
Kiss me.
I usually make it a policy not to kiss women whose fiances are at my dinner table.
Campbell, it's just a business deal.
I don't love him.
Oh, you don't? Uh-uh.
My father hand-picked him.
He's going to run the family business when daddy retires.
But I have plans of my own.
I'm going to run daddy's companies, and I'm going to choose the father of my children.
And from the first moment we met, I knew it wasn't going to be Lowell.
Brooke, I think Don't forget to zip your fly, Campbell.
Hey, I told you not to be here.
Hey, I'm talking to you.
Kimberly.
Kimberly! Oh, my God.
number 3555.
Hello? Is there anybody there? Hello?