Melrose Place s03e28 Episode Script

Amanda! Amanda! Let me do some remedial math for you.
You're restricted to 300 feet.
You're in violation by half.
Here's what I think of your restraining order.
That's Mancini mathematics.
Half of nothing is nothing.
Stay away from me, Michael, or you'll find a jail cell at the end of your rainbow.
Hey, are you out of your mind? I loved you.
I saved your life.
You love playing hero.
And a team of doctors saved my life.
So why don't you get on your high horse and leave? No wonder your red count was so off.
You don't have blood in your veins.
You have snake venom! At least I'm not the snake.
You'd be six feet under if it weren't for me.
I should've let you die.
Better luck next time.
And I promise you, Amanda, there'll be a next time! Jo.
Jess.
We need to talk.
Well, come on in.
Mmm.
I couldn't stop thinking about you all night.
Where's Jake? He's in the shower.
Don't worry about it.
Jess.
I'm feeling really guilty.
Well, that's a bad emotion especially since there's nothing to feel guilty about.
Hey.
Jo.
How's it going? Hi, Jake, well, I haven't seen you since my interview the other day, so I thought I'd stop by.
Oh.
How'd it go? Got the job.
Great.
Great.
Listen, uh let me, um get some clothes on, and I'll make some coffee.
All right no, no.
I can't stay because my shoot's in an hour, and I want to be early.
Okay, well good luck.
Thanks.
I'll see you.
All right.
Bye.
No, I want them back in two days, and they're supposed to be horizontal, the way I ordered them.
Because horizontal is the only way they will fit on the page.
What is with you lately? You have a blatant disregard for detail.
Goldcrest Printing has never made a mistake, Alison.
You must've left room for interpretation.
And for the record, follow-up was Brooke's responsibility, not mine.
Nevertheless, you should've been on it.
I'm sorry.
It was my responsibility.
Would you excuse us? I can see what you're doing.
Four jobs at once? You are completely undermining my authority.
And you are insulting and blind.
I'm trying to help you.
Alison, if you can't see past your own insecurities, you'll never be able to handle this job.
Is that sage advice or wishful thinking? Alison, can I talk to you in your office for a minute? Now, please? If you don't chill out, you're gonna have a mutiny on your hands.
I'm tired, all right? I've been working The truth is, Billy, the board told me they're losing confidence in me.
They've put me on notice.
Don't tell Amanda.
She'll just move in for the kill.
I think you're being paranoid.
Oh, yeah? Clients have left.
Others are on the fence.
If Glorious Gowns doesn't get this layout on time, they'll miss all the June bride magazines The biggest issue of the year.
Call Goldcrest Printing and talk to the owner.
All right, throw more money at them.
Offer them a bonus if you have to.
At least you'll know you gave it 100%.
Thanks.
Woman: Goldcrest.
Yes.
Uh, Alison Parker, DD Advertising, for Philip Walker? One moment please.
Thanks.
Good morning.
Oh, jeez.
You know, you're as welcome here as a tsunami after an earthquake.
I'm on an FYI mission, Michael.
If I were you, I'd be a little nicer to me.
I just bailed out Jane's business with your money.
What? It's true.
I think it's time for us to be partners again.
Yeah, right.
You and me, partners, I always thought we should get together and push Jane out.
What you want, Sydney, is a co-conspirator.
And why me? Let's just say I have a teeny pang of remorse about blackmailing you for the second time.
Try Blackmailers Anonymous.
Remorse doesn't mean I want a remedy, Michael.
Look, Sydney why don't you keep your big ideas in your little head and let me get on with my impoverished, miserable life? Oh, Michael, you're depressed.
I didn't think you could get any lower.
How about dinner tonight at the beach house? I'll cook.
You don't even have to chip in anything for the groceries.
That is very magnanimous.
I'll think about it.
I need some help getting rid of my guilt.
Yeah, well I could use a good meal.
Great.
I'll be there at 8:00.
I'll be there at 9:00.
Fine.
Uhh! You're going to regret that, Shaw! Doubt it.
All right, Shaw.
The key word around here is cooperation.
That's what makes a winner.
That's how we learn.
You got that? Sarge, you're looking at this all wrong.
No, you are, Shaw.
Get with the program.
All right, ladies, let's gather around, please.
We're going to work on the forward choke hold.
Any volunteers? Dr.
Shaw.
All right.
Good, good.
Now, once again, ladies The attacker's rendered harmless and on the ground.
You all see that? It's your turn.
Aah! Aah! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! She broke my arm.
Oh! Oh, no! How awful! I love this place.
Yeah.
Too bad it's history.
What do you mean? Kimberly, wherever the hell she is, paid half the rent.
I can't afford it on my own.
Especially since my money just entered the fraud hall of fame.
You're up for a raise soon.
Maybe you can negotiate with the landlord.
You have remorse, Syd? Do you love this place so much? You pay the rent.
I'll pay the rent, Michael, if I get what I want.
Oh? And what might that be? Don't be dense, Michael.
Me? I don't think so.
If you don't want the money.
I don't believe you, Syd.
Just think of it as our own little fair-trade agreement.
Unless, of course, you'd rather live in a one-room hovel.
All right.
You got yourself a deal.
Call it an understanding.
Call it whatever you want.
Let's just get it over with.
I was so desperate to save my business, I sold out to the devil.
I'm sure Sydney's gonna screw up somehow.
Yeah, I just hope I don't go down with her.
So what's been going on with you? Well, I've been, um updating my portfolio and having the most intense, passionate relationship of my life.
Wow, that's great.
Mm-hmm.
I feel like I'm having my own private bed-a-thon, and all the donations are coming right to me.
Oh, my God.
Who is it? Oh I don't feel comfortable going public yet.
After that buildup? Come on, Jo.
This is torture.
We've been friends for a long time.
I think you can trust me.
Your hunk of burning love is Jake's brother? Yeah.
Does Jake know? No.
And I'm afraid to tell him.
I'm all for honesty, but I think that you should keep this one under your hat for as long as you can.
And pray it doesn't stop.
Yep.
Just like old times, Michael.
The good times, before that psycho with the plate in her head came back.
I'd hate to break it to you, kid, but we weren't all that happy.
Yes, we were, Michael.
You just don't want to remember.
Whatever you say.
You're the one with the checkbook.
Something I said? Not everything is about you.
I have major meetings in the morning.
You have major meetings? About what, what color nail polish you're going to use for your next manicure? I'm laughing all the way to my safe deposit box.
You better learn to behave yourself.
I'm keeping you on the payroll on a month-to-month basis.
As long as I get what I want when I want it.
Mmm Who thought such a lousy day would end like this? Yeah, We got to figure out a way to get your dad out of town more often.
In the meantime, I hope he doesn't change his travel plans and come home early.
Don't worry.
He never has yet.
Ohh, coming here is the only way I can get through the day.
I just can't seem to do right by Alison anymore.
Oh, it's not you.
It's Glorious Gowns and Mrs.
Molly's Cookies.
And on top of that, the board's unhappy with her and put her on notice.
Don't say anything, 'cause she told me in confidence.
They put her on notice? What does that mean? It means one more false move, and you're out.
Ohhh Billy, that's even more reason Alison can't know about us.
God, poor Alison.
I just hope she can ride this out.
She really deserves the success.
Yeah, she does.
Wash my back, will you? Yes, dear.
Here.
Oh, hey there, Sarge.
Slept like a baby.
What's on for today? Well, actually, Kimberly, the women and I Wow 200.
Hey, how's that arm today? It's the same.
Pity.
We feel that you have accomplished so much at NMV that there's nothing else for you to learn, so you're free to go home.
Today.
This morning.
Now.
Look, Sarge, you telling me I'm ready and my feeling prepared are two You are ready.
So, ladies let's put our hands together for Dr.
Shaw, who has earned the rare privilege of an early graduation.
Good morning.
Good morning.
I've got an interesting piece of gossip for you.
Gossip or fact? Fact.
It seems the board of DD is very dissatisfied with its current president.
That's a very interesting piece of information.
How do you know? A little birdie told me.
Oh, named Billy, who came in at the crack of dawn with you and wore the same clothes two days in a row last week? I'm sure I don't know what you mean.
Oh, I'm sure.
Listen Take the duplicates of the Glorious Gowns account to Arrowpoint Printing.
Tell them we want a 24-hour turnaround, and we'll pay triple.
What about Goldcrest? Don't worry about it.
Goldcrest Printing? Yes, this is Alison Parker from DD.
Yeah, there's been a change in the Glorious Gowns deadline.
We don't need it for two weeks.
Thanks, bye.
You know, plastic surgery's been interviewing for over a year.
You must be pretty good.
Or they're pretty desperate.
Oh, right, for plastic surgeons in the vanity capital of the free world.
Look, uh, my beeper number, 2162.
You need anything, call.
Particularly with your female patients of the surgically enhanced variety.
I actually don't do cosmetic surgery.
My specialty is burns and trauma.
Really? That's pretty noble.
It's just a choice.
I once operated on a 12-year-old who went from never going out in public to winning her first dance contest.
It sold me.
Uh, Michael.
Are you going to that fund-raiser tomorrow night? Yeah, unfortunately, tuxedo and all.
Matt Fielding, social services, Dr.
Paul Graham, our latest nip-and-tuck man.
Nice to meet you.
Are you taking Kimberly? Uh, it's my wife.
No, just cowboys riding solo.
How about you? No.
Since Jeffrey and I slit up, there's nobody I want to take, so Well, um, I guess I'll see you tomorrow night.
And it's great meeting you.
Same here.
Was that guy gay? Yeah.
What about it? Nothing.
I'm just not used to seeing somebody so up-front about it.
Oh, gosh, I'm late for surgery, man.
Nice seeing you, huh? See ya.
You put Michael on our payroll? Sydney, are you nuts! Michael broke up with Kimberly.
Kimberly was paying half the rent on the beach house.
Michael can't afford it on his own.
Why is it our problem if Michael can't pay his rent? I don't have time to talk about this right now.
I've got a business meeting.
You have a business meeting.
About what? I've been approached about something, and my instincts told me to listen.
Fine, then I'm going with you.
No, you're not, Jane.
You have a knack for turning fortune into poverty.
I promise, I'll give you a full report.
Mrs.
Mancini, Vincent Connell.
Thank you for joining us.
My pleasure.
And it's Sydney, please.
My partner, Jim Stone.
Hello.
Sydney.
Hi thanks.
Sydney my associates and I have a cheap source of pantyhose in China.
But we need a designer label.
We're looking to class up the merchandise.
To a degree Nothing too fancy.
We're thinking downscale department stores, mass market.
Given your sister's reputation, she's probably gonna want to go with the upscale marketing.
I make all the business decisions for Mancini Designs.
It's a simple formula.
High volume, larger profits.
You're looking at 50 cents per package in your pocket.
How many do you think you can sell? Don't worry.
You'll get your money whether we sell them or not.
I don't understand.
$100,000 for our right to use the name, plus 50 cents per package.
Wait a minute.
$100,000 for pantyhose? Just pantyhose? Sydney, we came to you because we figured you knew enough about these things not to ask questions.
After all, you did work for Lauren.
Go to hell.
Whoa, whoa, whoa Relax, relax.
I'm sorry.
What I meant to say was you've got smarts, right? So what's the catch? Oh, well, let's just say they're slightly irregular.
And it is a lot of money.
For doing nothing.
And $125,000.
You drive a hard bargain there.
We accept.
Great.
And since lunch is on you um, excuse me.
Yes, ma'am? A bottle of Dom Perignon right away, please.
Sure.
You need a spot? Uh, yeah.
Great.
Thanks.
My first time working out all week.
It's amazing the amount of red tape involved in moving.
Can't the hospital help you out with that? Some of it, but, you know, I still gotta get my license, smog check on my car.
I I need a referral to open up a California bank account.
The wonders of L.
A.
living.
Where are you from? Ohio.
They have phones there? And I hear they might even be getting cable next year.
Don't tell me.
You're from New York.
No, L.
A.
Oh, my first real-live Angeleno.
We're not so bad.
And not all Midwesterners just fell off the turnip truck.
Keep going.
Come on.
Okay.
Good.
Thanks.
I appreciate it.
No problem.
I guess I'll see you around.
Yeah.
Oh, hi, Jess.
Um, come on in.
Okay.
God, if I'd known you were I was taking prints out of the wash.
And then you're coming Let me just put on some makeup.
No, no, you look great.
Look, I know I should have called, but I needed to talk, and I guess I should spill my guts before I lose my nerve.
Why? What's up? I saw how uncomfortable you were with Jake this morning, and I feel responsible.
I mean, I feel lousy about it.
That was the situation, that wasn't you.
I appreciate you saying that, but I saw you two in Ellensberg.
You saw a friend being supportive of another friend in a time of need.
No, I saw a connection between two people, and then I come along and throw a major wrench into it it's wrong.
Jess, you even saying that means a lot to me, but, I mean, things would be difficult with Jake no matter who came into my life.
Oh, my God.
My prints.
Do you have any idea how crazy I am about you? I would never cause you even a minute's pain.
I just wanted to tell you that.
I got to go.
No.
Don't.
Don't go.
Jess: Oh, God.
Oh, God Jo: Mmm, God Hi.
What's with the silent treatment? The only reason I knew you quit was because I ran into you.
Courtesy is a two-way street.
I had a business to take over.
You had to rearrange waitress shifts.
Get real, Jake.
What are you doing here? I thought you might like to know that Jess and Jo were up all night, and they weren't discussing global economics.
What? I saw Jess go into Jo's apartment, and 10 minutes later, it was like 7.
2 on the Richter scale.
Trust me, the earth moved.
I could feel it.
I'm right next door.
I care about you, Jake, and I don't wanna see anyone taking advantage of you or lying to you behind your back.
I want to talk to you.
Oh, God, I can't right now.
I have a shoot.
Hey, tell them you got a flat tire.
Jake Sit down.
Jake, I have to go.
Sit down.
What is your problem? Tell me the truth.
You hate my guts for some secret reason, so you sleep with my brother out of revenge? Who told you? So it's true.
Look, Jake, the last time we were together, you said you didn't want a commitment.
So my brother's the next best thing? If you wanted a man in your bed, you know, you coulda called me, I'd have helped you out.
I know you're hurting, I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that.
What's the problem? You don't want me.
No one else can have me, either? We're talking about my brother! And there are real feelings there, Jake.
You have real feelings for a total loser? He is not a loser.
All right, you wanna believe it's real? You can knock yourself out.
I'm not buying it.
Hi.
Love your tie.
Oh.
Thanks.
I brought the contracts, a carload of label samples Hopefully one of them will meet with your approval, although I am still partial to a Mancini Sisters label.
In black lace teddies.
Can't blame a man for trying.
Jane, I'd like you to meet Vince Connell and Jim Stone.
Hi.
Why? Because they're our new business partners.
What? Didn't I tell you? I made a deal to import pantyhose.
And you did this without talking to me or a lawyer? You know, this is a great place you've got, Jane.
Do you mind if we look around? Yes, I do.
Not at all.
This deal was made behind my back, and I'm opposed to it.
And if you're importing pantyhose, I don't see why you need to see the studio.
You know, I think I understand exactly what you're feeling, Ms.
Mancini.
I doubt it.
Jane, I could name five celebrities who've made fortunes from this type of endorsement.
After all, we are talking over $100,000 just for the license alone.
Save it.
Don't mind her.
She just bumped into reality, and she bruises easily.
Why don't I go get the samples, hmm? You know, the way you stood up to your sister was terrific, and and so are you.
Would you like to have dinner with me tonight? I always did like the strong, silent type.
Hi.
Hi.
Hey.
How are you? Just great.
I actually, uh, actually got a full night's sleep last night.
Wow.
Watch out.
The man is dangerous.
Look, I'm sorry that we didn't get a chance to talk longer at the gym yesterday.
Yeah.
I could have given you the Fielding Guide to greater Los Angeles.
Look, I'm sorry for the short notice, but would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow night? That, uh, that would be great.
Fine.
How about, um, I make the reservations? Great.
So I'll see you tomorrow.
Great.
Mr.
Walker, I thought we were clear on 2 P.
M.
It's now 5:00.
Yes, I'll hold.
I called personally and said not to rush it? That's ridiculous.
There must be some mistake.
Well how fast can you turn it around? Two days? Fine.
Do it.
Amanda, in my office, now.
You don't have to shout, Alison.
I'm right here.
You called Goldcrest Printing and canceled the Glorious Gowns job, didn't you? Are you drinking again? No one else had that much to gain, Amanda.
I can't believe you're so blatant about sabotaging my career.
I hate to point this out, but you called in the initial job.
You alienated Mrs.
Molly's cookies.
The list is endless.
You're screwing up all by yourself.
Oh, come on, Amanda.
Walker said somebody called, said they were me, and canceled the job.
Vendors lie to cover their butt, Alison.
That's part of this business.
Did you get written confirmation that you'd have it back in two days? No.
Cardinal rule number one Always get it in writing.
Great, I'll call Bob McGovern and the board and tell them that.
You call Bob McGovern now, and it's career suicide.
Look, call a board meeting, invite McGovern, and tell him there.
Blame it on me.
Say it was my responsibility.
Say anything you have to.
The board will back you completely because in unity there's strength.
McGovern will feel safe and won't defect.
I don't trust that, coming from you.
Alison, you're drowning, and I'm throwing you a life ring.
What the hell are you doing here? We made a deal You quit, you stay away forever.
Not subject for interpretation.
I never quit, Michael.
I just took a week's sick leave.
You should be on permanent sick leave.
And by the way, you left some stuff at the beach house.
You know, I don't want any remnants.
Oh, you know what? I cleaned that out this morning.
Here are my keys.
When you disappear, my danger antenna goes up.
Where have you been? Doesn't matter where I've been, Michael, only where I'm going.
Oh, and is today like the first day of the rest of your life? Oh, you be as sarcastic as you like, but I'm not leaving L.
A.
Because I can handle you, this city, and anything in-between.
I am back, permanently.
Not if I have anything to do with it.
Enjoy your last few days, babe.
Enjoy yours, Michael.
You know, I I never met anybody like you.
What I still don't understand is how'd you get the money for Mancini Designs? Let's just say it was a little creative financing.
Well, okay.
So, what are your plans? Expansion, uh, special computers, accessories line? What is this, the third degree? Thought it was a date.
Well, I'd you know, I'd just like to get to know everything about you, like how does someone as young and as beautiful as you get to run a high-profile design company? Jim, you wouldn't believe me if I told you anyway.
Let's just say I'm a very clever girl.
I've made up my mind.
This is Amanda's last week.
I've had enough.
You're making the right decision.
Yeah.
Brooke, um there's something else.
Billy's been really distant lately.
Do you know if he's seeing someone? He doesn't talk to me about his personal life.
Alison, you know, maybe you should take a break.
Just go to a movie or get a massage.
I'd like to.
Maybe I will.
You wanna join me? Oh, I wish I could, but Dad's waiting.
Oh.
I'm sorry.
I didn't realize.
I should say hello.
No! Look, we've got this family reunion thing.
I'll send your best.
Oh, thanks, and I really am grateful that I have someone I can trust.
Bye.
Let's get out of here.
Hi.
Hi.
How's it going? Good, Jake's been giving me the silent treatment.
That's bad news.
I mean, I know what's going to happen.
He's going to hold it in, and hold it in, and then when you least expect it, bam the guy's going to explode.
I know.
I've seen it.
That's what I'm scared of.
Jo, he can't do anything to me that'll stop me from seeing you.
The train's already left the station.
Come on.
I'll take you home.
Ward Jake off at the pass if we run into him.
Hey, and just so there's no confusion, I'm never going to give you up.
It's got And the doc the doctor couldn't pull the tube out.
I mean, for the life of me, this guy was just in the worst Excuse me, I have an urgent situation to talk to Matt about.
Would you mind? Wait.
What Your narcissism never ceases to amaze me.
Au contraire.
Can I get you anything, coffee, juice sausage burrito? No.
What do you want? To apologize.
I've been awful to you, and I regret it.
And the check's in the mail.
I swear, Matt, I will do anything to help you professionally, talk to the board, name it.
Why? Because I've done a lot of damage, and I'm full of remorse.
I guess it was rage from a bad marriage.
Can you forgive me? Tell you what, I'll work on it.
Thank you.
I've turned over a new leaf.
Maybe we'll even be friends one day.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Glorious Gowns print campaign will be unable to meet its deadline.
The layout was printed incorrectly.
And the earliest we can get the corrected version back in two days.
I'm sorry, the account was Amanda Woodward's responsibility.
And she led me to believe Is this an ad agency or a playground? I only meant To shift accountability.
I'm going to miss the June bride deadlines.
No, you won't, Mr.
McGovern.
Alison's right.
It was my responsibility.
Here are your layouts, camera-ready for any magazine format.
You set me up.
To try to please a client? You're right.
Mr.
McGovern You've been trying to get back at me ever since Billy dumped you for me.
Really, Alison.
It's true! From that moment on, I have had to work under a cloud of allegation and innuendo.
Alison, you are humiliating all of us.
I have tried in earnest to work with this massively incompetent woman.
She has neither the respect of the staff nor the faith of the stockholders.
Now, I know you have questions about my health.
But I can assure you, my health is excellent.
Mr.
Chairman, I either leave DD and take my accounts with me, or I stay as president.
This is outrageous.
So is the fact that Goldcrest Printing gave Alison a discount.
But she failed to pass it on to the client.
She's lying.
What's going on here? I have taken this company And sent it into a downward spiral.
The only mistake I ever made was not firing you, you conniving, bleach-blonde piece of dirt! Ladies, please! That's enough.
President Woodward, it's your call.
But do us all a favor, will you? Err on the side of professionalism.
You're demoted.
But since you gave Brooke your old position, there's no place left for you.
Consider this two weeks' notice.
Hey, you just wait a minute.
There's always room for someone with talent.
No, there's not.
Alison.
I'm leaving with you.
I can't stay here and work for Amanda after what she's done to you.
I can't let you lose your job, I'll be fine.
I got to go.
Aah! Woo! Woo! The queen is dead.
Ah, yes.
Long live the queen.
To my very loyal subject.
Mmm Mmm! What? I don't know.
It's just not every day I get asked out by a doctor at the hospital.
And you, Matt Fielding, were the last thing that I expected.
That's usually the way it happens.
You know, I took a big chance in asking you out.
I knew you were gay when you talked about Jeffrey, but this is the first time that I've ever mixed my work with my personal life.
Is that a problem? No.
No, of course not.
I'm glad we had dinner.
Now how about asking me back to your place for a little nightcap? I'd really like that.
Jane, what is the big emergency? I've been sitting here thinking.
Do I call the cops, or do I call you? What are you talking about? I had my suspicions, Sydney.
That's why I opened the box.
It's heroin.
Oh, my God.
Jane I swear.
I didn't know.
I mean I mean, I knew they'd probably be doing something funny, but I swear I just wanted to see your reaction, Sydney.
And now that I have, I'm calling the police.
No.
Jane, you can't.
Please.
They'll lock me up and throw away the key.
Maybe that's where you belong.
Jane, please, I'm still on probation.
You can't do this.
I could have bought a Mercedes with Michael's money, but isntead I gave it to you please.
There's gotta be a way out of this.
You have 24 hours to put a stop this deal.
I swear, Jane, I will.
I'll just tape up the box.
I'll get to the bottom of this.
No more, Jane.
I promise.
Hello? Hi.
It's me.
Hi, honey.
I miss you.
When are you coming home? We just got a three-car accident in, baby.
I'll be lucky if I get two minutes sleep.
I know.
Listen, I got I got to go scrub.
I love you.
Yeah.
I love you, too.
An eye for an eye, Michael.
An eye for an eye.