Melrose Place s04e12 Episode Script
2395105 - Kimberly Does L.A.
And we're back with tonight's subject, knowing when it's right between you and your mate, and when it's all wrong.
Hello, you're on the air.
Hi.
This is Vic from North Hollywood.
Three nights in a row.
Well, Vic, you must have one amazing speed dial.
So, what happened after we last talked? I did exactly what you said.
I told my girlfriend that I cherished her, that she was the only one for me, but it backfired-- it ruined everything.
Oh, now calm down and tell me what she said.
That she wanted to see other men.
Mm, well, I guess she just doesn't appreciate monogamy.
No, she doesn't, because she's addicted to the thrill of seduction, being with somebody new all the time.
Maybe she just enjoys sex.
And, Vic, will be our last caller, because unfortunately our time is up.
Once again, this is Kimberly Shaw.
I thank you for joining me, and remember when you want to reach someone, usually all you have to do is touch them.
It was a great, um, show, Kimberly.
Thanks.
It was fun.
Yeah, it was.
So, um, do you want to go out for a drink, maybe? I'll tell you what.
Let's just skip that part.
I bet you think I'm some kind of depraved and lonely woman, coming on to you the way I am.
No.
I don't think that at all.
Well, you'd be half right if you did.
I'm all alone in the world.
Not tonight, you're not.
Oh, then you care about me? Oh, yeah, baby, you know I do.
Bull.
But that's O.
K.
I'm all for a little pretending.
It's so hard just to be with you It's like walking on wounded knees And I try to be good and all that But no, you're impossible to please And me You wouldn't know what I like anyway Right now I'm officially speaking loud So the words can be seen leaving my mouth Falling hard on your dirty house Right now I'm officially speaking loud Smokehouse bacon, scrambled eggs with a touch of cream cheese.
Aren't you impressed? Yeah.
It smells good.
That, for future reference, is how you thank someone for slaving over a hot stove for you in the morning.
So, what's the deal with the, um, laptop? Sorry? I tried to use it the other day.
It wouldn't let me in without a password.
You don't know it? I told you.
I swore I did.
No, you didn't.
So what is it? "Bar tabs.
" But are you asking because you want to know, or because you don't trust me? I just want to be a little more hands-on, that's all.
I see.
So, you finally want to learn the system I've been bugging you to for weeks.
That's right.
I want to learn.
Well, then I guess it's up to me to show this old dog some new tricks.
I already said this in my report.
I don't know exactly when my car was stolen, but it was sometime late last night.
So, what do you suggest? Buy a new one.
Oh, that's great, officer.
Thanks for the tip.
Everything all right? Not really.
Somebody stole my car.
What do you want? Believe me, I'm not here because I've changed my mind about anything.
But I feel I deserve an explanation.
We broke up, Peter.
I don't have a problem with that, and neither should you, since, as you pointed out, I have no future with anyone.
You're the only one who can answer that.
But I can help you with your car if you want.
I don't want your help, Peter.
I can deal with my car and my life just fine without you or anyone else.
But if you really want to be helpful, there's the door.
All right.
If that's how you need to take care of yourself, then so be it.
But I'll miss you, Amanda.
Very much.
Burns/Mancini.
Dr.
Mancini, please.
Jane? Yeah, Sydney, it's me.
Just put him on, all right? I didn't expect to hear from you again so soon.
What's on your mind? You.
Which is why I hope you'll come over to my place tomorrow night.
It's either feast or famine with you, Janie.
Oh, don't sound so surprised.
That dinner we had the other night was wonderful.
Yeah, but I still don't get why-- Look, if it's too much of a hassle, or you're gonna get in trouble with Sydney, don't come.
I completely understand.
First off, I am not on a leash.
Secondly, I know exactly how to handle Syd.
Where and when? My place, uh, 7:30.
I'll be there.
So, what did she want? Oh, nothing, I just got some alumni mail.
I told her to throw it out.
How sweet of her.
Then again, choking on a huge piece of humble pie will do that to anyone.
Jane got dumped by that Richard guy.
Who wants to talk about Jane's bad karma? I have a surprise for you.
Beef ribs, flown in fresh from Texas.
I special ordered them for our barbecue tomorrow night.
You gotta toss them in the freezer, Syd.
I have surgery.
Since when? There wasn't anything on the schedule an hour ago.
Now, Syd, you know as well as I do, that sacrificing personal time is part of the profession.
Now, as a doctor's, um, significant other, don't you think you better get used to it? Honey.
Oh, Amanda.
I've been meaning to give you these.
I got the last of my things moved out yesterday.
Sorry it took so long.
So am I.
It'll be tough to find renters who'll take an apartment mid-month.
Oh, go ahead, keep my security deposit.
Obviously, I won't be needing one.
That's a very generous offer, which I have no problem accepting.
Did you hear any of that? Yeah, some of it.
Isn't it perfect? It's two bedrooms.
One for us, one for the baby.
We can't afford it.
Sure we can with my 10,000.
It's not affordable.
We can't move.
Then help make it that way.
Amanda's a friend.
I'm sure-- I'm not gonna put her on the spot.
I'm not asking you to do this for me.
I'm asking you to do it for our baby.
Hi there.
Hey.
Oh, man, she was looking at you.
I haven't seen you here for a while.
I know, but, um, since I moved so close, I thought I'd check it out again.
I hope you don't mind? Why should I? Well, a lot off people in the apartment house don't welcome my presence.
I thought that maybe the same would apply to you.
I make it my business to mind my own business.
Who am I to judge? Can I get you another one of those on the house? Thank you.
That would be great.
Ahem.
In case you were wondering, the stool next to me happens to be free.
Well, how can I resist an invitation like that? You can't and you shouldn't.
Here you go, Kimberly.
Can I get you guys something else? No, thanks.
Thought he'd never leave.
You have a very pretty name.
Thank you.
And what does someone with such a pretty name do? Oh, let's just say I, um, help people with their problems.
What kind of problems? Love, mostly.
Money, family.
Sex comes up a lot.
Well, it's been great, but Don't tell me you have to go.
Yeah, unfortunately I do.
Who knows? Maybe we'll meet again sometime.
Kimberly.
There you are.
I'm glad you're home.
Sweetheart, these are the Ostrows.
Grace and Mike and this is Eileen.
Alison, we just love your house.
Oh, thank you.
Um, Hayley, may I speak with you for a moment, privately? Yeah, of course.
Excuse us for a minute, will you? Thank you.
Honey, who are these people? And why do I care if they love the house? Because they're gonna buy it.
That reminds me, I need you to sign these papers.
What? How can you do this without consulting me? What do you mean? I'm doing this for you.
I know you've never been comfortable here.
You deserve to create a home of your own.
And the way this deal is going, you're gonna be able to start looking for it as soon as tomorrow.
Now I gotta get back to the buyers.
No! You can't just walk away from me like I'm some child you don't have time to explain things to.
I'm your wife, damn it.
And I need to know what's going on.
And I'm just trying to tell you what's going on.
It is more than starting out with a new house, isn't it? It's the business.
What's with all these questions? Don't you trust my judgment these days? Of course I do.
Well, then, stop bugging me about every move I make.
That's my house.
And if I want to sell it, burn it down, or paint it pink, it's my choice-- do you understand me? Yes.
Good, then sign those papers.
Please.
What are they? Quit claim deeds for the house.
Don't worry about it.
That's all.
Thank you.
Not yet.
Honey? All right.
Now.
Aah, you got it! I can't believe it! Thank you, honey.
Why didn't you tell me? I believe in surprises.
This is perfect.
O.
K.
We're gonna put the sofa right here.
And we can put the TV over here.
Maybe some built-in bookshelves-- Slow down.
We haven't even moved in yet.
And if that bedroom is big enough, I'm going to get my armoire from daddy's house.
Mwah! Whoo-hoo.
Oh, I'm so excited.
You're thinking about her, aren't you? No.
Not really.
I thought this might be a little weird for you.
But I just thought with the baby coming, I just believed you were over her enough that it wouldn't matter where we lived.
It doesn't.
O.
K.
? I'm telling you, it doesn't.
You're not gonna see Alison in every corner or mark on the wall, are you? Because if you are, I don't think I could stand it.
That's not gonna happen.
This place is waiting to be filled with new memories our family memories.
We'll be happy here, won't we? Yeswe will.
We will.
O.
K.
[knock on door.]
Hey, Bobby.
Hope you haven't been too bored waiting.
I've been all over town looking for the right tools for the job.
Everything's roses.
Only since you came to town to put things in order.
I'm glad you're here, Bobby.
And while you are, you consider me your emissary to the area.
Thanks.
I appreciate that.
Hmm I didn't know what you preferred, Glock or Ruger.
Ha ha.
Your choice.
Both serial numbers have been scrubbed.
You know ahem, if your father wasn't so much into direct revenge, you could have stayed at home.
I'd have killed this bitch myself.
Only, you're a lawyer.
You never killed a fly, much less a person.
Isn't that right, Nick? Look, guys got to puff themselves up.
I know that.
But it rubs me the wrong way sometimes.
Because I've done it, Nick.
I've killed for my country.
Last thing I ever wanted to do was to do it for my family.
It was the last thing.
Bobby I meant no disrespect.
But Amanda did kill your brother.
Don't worry about it.
I'll tell you what.
Why don't you get some rest? And tomorrow after, this thing is over, I'll take you out, I'll show you the town.
Deal? Bobby, you are going to do this right? Because I need to tell your father.
I'll take care of her.
I'll take care of Amanda.
Burns/Mancini.
No.
He's in surgery.
Can I take a message? O.
K.
Thank you.
Burns/Mancini.
No.
They are both out.
I'm holding down the fort by myself.
I'll tell them you called.
Bye.
Phones are busy here, aren't they? Sydney we can't pretend that we don't know each other.
Can't we? Look despite everything that's happened, I only want what's best for you.
In fact, when I'd heard you moved back in with Michael, I couldn't have been more pleased.
Well, that's good.
Because we couldn't be happier.
I mean, so far, it's just been one long honeymoon.
Filled with joy and love and great sex.
Mmm How's your love life? Very satisfying.
I can't imagine how satisfying it could be all by yourself.
Well, actually, I've starteddating lately.
In fact, you know, it's the first time in my life-- Look, um we've done the chit-chat thing, so if you could just do us both a favor and read a magazine or something.
Because I don't care about you or your sex life.
Or whether you live or die.
Is there a Sydney Andrews? Here! Oh, his ears must have been burning.
Aren't they beautiful? "Hope this makes up for my missing dinner tonight.
Love, Michael.
" Sydneyhere's a tip.
When Michael sends flowers, it means he's cheating on you.
Ah, Kimberly.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Surgery ran over.
Uh, we've got You know, my hospital therapy is going so well, why don't you give my time to somebody with a real problem? Like Sydney.
What was that all about? Let me ask you something.
When you send a woman flowers, what does it mean? It's a romantic gesture.
Usually reserved for someone that I care very deeply about.
Thank you.
But if it's Michael who's sending them, it probably means he's cheating on you.
Hey.
Did you find anything out about the computer? Yeah.
She gave me the password.
It's "bar tabs.
" She said it was just an oversight that she didn't tell me.
You know what else? She's not a thief.
You're being paranoid.
Hey, you fixed it.
Almost.
Isn't he one handy guy to have around? Yeah, he sure is.
Listen, I'm going to, uh be working in the back room on the computer for a little while.
Okey-dokey? Mm-hmm.
Jake, just make sure she's not up to something.
Send her out for a while.
Have her run an errand.
I can log onto the computer-- You know what you're gonna do? You're gonna do your job.
Fill these up.
[sniffs.]
Dinner smells good.
Yeah.
Sorry it's taking so long.
We can have some more wine while we wait.
Allow me.
Thank you.
So you never told me why you wanted me here tonight, Jane.
Well, that's probably because I'm not all that sure myself.
I do know that when I saw you last week, I really enjoyed it.
I felt like this flashback thing was happening, and all the bad drama faded away.
That's funny because I felt exactly the same thing.
Did you? Yeah.
You know, I want to be honest with you.
Um I've been a little lonely.
And they say that when you're lonely, you find comfort in the past.
Mm-hmm.
Michael, I want to ask you something, and it's--it's hard.
I want you to spend the night with me.
You mean meyou No--no.
No.
No.
Not in the same bed, but out here in the same space.
Oh.
Well, Jane, I-I'm flattered, but I'm a little confused by this trip down memory lane.
I mean, I thought you had your life, and I had my life-- You know what? If you want to go home to Sydney, then you should.
Because I won't ruin things if you guys are going that strong.
Uh, no.
No.
I didn't say that.
It's just, um ohwhat the hay.
Good.
Maybe we can even stay up and talk all night like we did when we were first dating.
Yeah.
We can talk all night.
Yeah.
More wine? Sure.
Billy and Brooke aren't in.
Please leave a message.
[beep.]
It's Amanda.
I was thinking that Billy might be interested in taking a spin in my new car.
But I guess you're both not home, so um, I'll just show it to you tomorrow, O.
K.
? Bye-bye.
For God's sake.
Oh.
Great.
Amanda? You all right? [sighs.]
Yeah.
I'm fine, but obviously my new car isn't.
Yeah.
Nice car.
My neighbor loved that bike.
So what brings you out in, uh-- Don't--don't ask.
Why don't I call you a tow truck? Thank you.
[phone rings.]
Hello.
Hi, it's Alison.
Am I calling too late? No, no, no, no.
Not at all.
Michael's here.
What? He's spending the night.
Are you nuts? You know he can't keep his hands to himself.
I thought you were supposed to be making Richard jealous, notmaking time with Michael.
Trust me, I'm still on plan.
So, how are you? Oh, nothing major, just relationship stuff.
You have company.
We can talk later.
Are you sure? Yeah.
Yeah.
I'll call you in a few days.
O.
K.
Good night, Alison.
Be careful.
O.
K.
I guess we're ready for bed.
Um, Jane, are you sure you wouldn't be a little less lonely if, at least, we slept in the same room? Oh, Michael just knowing you're out here will help me get through the night.
But you never know, I-I might wake up not be able to sleep need some company.
Good night.
[sighs.]
Sure you don't want to wait inside? No, nothanks.
It was quite a coincidence we have here, isn't it? I meanof all of the houses in L.
A.
to have a fender-bender in front of, you pick mine.
I didn't pick it.
I--I--I was out on an errand.
and since I got this new car, I wanted to see how it would go on hills.
And you live in the Hollywood Hills, so before I knew it, I happened to end up on this street.
Well, how do you explain running over a parked motorcycle in the process? I, hah I saw a dog dart out.
I swerved--and, um, it was a poodle.
A real small poodle.
Forget it.
No, even I wouldn't believe that one.
It's good to see you, Amanda.
It's even better to see you laugh.
It's, um it's good to see you, too, Peter.
Look, I don't know exactly why I'm here.
But, now that I am, I should tell you something.
You were right.
I do run away the minute anyone gets too close.
I guess it's just my M.
O.
Why do you do that? Abandonment I suppose.
By a few key people.
Parents? And others.
I learned that if you give people enough time, they're almost certain to hurt you.
Does that same rule apply to you? If given time, you'll hurt them? [tow truck pulls up.]
I better go deal with this.
Thanks for waiting with me.
And, um Yes? Nothing.
Justthanks.
[pager beeps.]
Oh, jeez Oh, Syd.
It's been going off every 10 minutes for an hour.
What time is it? This doesn't look good.
My hair's fine.
You got any coffee on? No.
Michael, you got to go.
What? Wait, Jane-- I'm sorry, Michael.
I'm really late.
What's the hurry? I forgot this meeting.
O.
K.
Thanks for coming.
O.
K.
Sorry.
I'll call you.
Good morning.
I had no idea she was so self-destructive.
She seeing him? It looks that way.
Why? Does that bother you? No Mm-hmm.
No, it doesn't bother me.
Oh, yeah.
I think you'd like to think that it doesn't bother you, but it bothers you a little bit.
A little.
What, are you telling me you're not the least bit bothered seeing Shelly with Jake? No.
Not a bit.
Oh, good, you're here.
What do you think? I thought it would be a great representative outfit for the designer showcase tomorrow night.
What can I say? It's stunning? Yeah, but I think that the neckline needs to be a little more open.
Could you pin it for me? All the cutters are swamped.
Sure.
Thanks, just right.
Yeah, it'skind of uncomfortable.
M-- Maybe if I just-- take this off, it might work a little bit better.
There.
You know, we're going to get tons of exposure from this event.
You know, it's all anybody whose anybody is talking about.
Well, it's the hottest ticket of the design year.
Yeah, I just wish I could get more tickets.
Michael would've loved coming.
He never could resist a big bash.
I'm sorry.
I hope you don't mind that I'm seeing Michael again.
Oh, no.
It's your prerogative.
Well, good.
I'm glad that we've gotten over that hump.
I don't mind that you're seeing Jo.
You don't mind that I'm seeing Michael.
So we're all happy.
Do you love him? Now there's a familiar question.
I could love Michael.
We have history.
I know him.
He knows me.
[door opens.]
Richard.
I need-- to, um I need to go over-- lock in some times for tomorrow's shoot.
Sure.
Come on in.
I was--just helping Jane with her neckline.
Oh, yeah, I saw that.
You know, I better get this to the seamstress.
Thanks for your help.
You can call me nuts, but that wasn't a neckline she was pushing into your hands.
You're nuts.
Hey.
Eat.
We've got a long night ahead of us.
It's against policy, but what the hell? You're welcome.
Two vodka tonics! Sure thing, Matt.
I logged on.
What? I got on the computer this afternoon when she went to the bank.
You have some kind of listening disorder? I told you I didn't want you to do that.
Look, Jake, I know you don't want to hear this, but according to the computer, your corporate checking account balance is below $1,000.
Makes no sense.
We cleared $3,000 yesterday.
Look, it's not gonna hurt you to go down to the bank and double-check for yourself.
I'm gonna go down to the bank, all right, just to prove that you're wrong.
After I do, if you bring this up again, you're fired.
[Hayley.]
Yeah, I know that.
I know that.
I understand, but there's nothing I can do about that.
Yeah.
Well-- Hayley? I'll call you back.
Hey, sweety.
Hi.
It's good that you woke up.
Why? What's going on? Well, it's a-- it's a surprise.
You remember the tangle we got into about the house? Yeah.
Well, I realized how tough I was on you about that, and I want to make up for it, so I'm gonna take you on a second honeymoon.
[chuckling.]
Come on.
You better get packing.
It's the middle of the night.
Well, we're gonna take the yacht.
We're gonna cruise all night so that we're well on our way by tomorrow.
On our way where? That's the second part of the surprise, sweety.
I--I don't understand.
Come on.
The limo's waiting.
Let's get packing.
Well, it looks like we've got a pretty slow night on our hands.
Where is everyone? The topic is truth and who decides it.
Hello.
You're on the air.
Maybe no one's listening because you give such rotten advice.
O.
K.
, I'm game to hear more, but first, why don't you tell us who you are and where you're calling from.
It's Vic from North Hollywood, Kimberly.
Uh-oh, Vic, still having girlfriend trouble? She humiliated me! She said she never loved me.
She said she was using me and all of my friends knew it.
I'm sorry Vic, but as I recall, my advice to you was to connect with someone else.
Like she was connecting with every guy in town? Well, what I meant was-- Let me finish.
I think this whole connecting theory of yours is just an excuse for women to screw around.
Uh, Vic, don't you think you're being a little extreme in drawing that conclusion? Deep down, I think all women are whores.
Especially you, Kimberly.
Including you.
O.
K.
, well, um, let's hear from someone else.
Preferably someone less psychotic than our last caller.
Hello, you're on the air.
I think you're a disgusting, dirty slut! Vic, do not call back.
I will not take another call from you.
I'm serious.
Let's--let's just go to commercial.
Listen to me.
If you don't knock it the hell off, you fruitcake, I'm calling the cops.
Hello.
I was just heading out to the bank with yesterday's receipts.
Do you want me to deposit that cash, too? Actually, I think I'm gonna go to the bank myself today.
Run a couple other errands while I'm at it.
Sure.
So I'll take that off your hands.
Be back in a few.
Jake.
Whatever you do, don't stand in the regular line.
Go to the merchant window.
I know.
I, uh, I've been there before.
Okay, Jakelet's see account number 9287.
$3,000 from my account into Jake's account.
And [beep.]
done.
Do you have a deposit slip? Yeah.
Right here.
Can you give me the balance on this account? Sure.
Here you go.
O.
K.
, we're all set.
Thanks.
Oh, here's your receipt.
I'm sorry, can you do one more thing for me? Can you tell me what the balance was earlier today? Yeah, I might be able to get close using yesterday's closing balance.
Which was? And it looks like there's been another transaction today.
A 3,000 transferring in of funds from another account.
Excuse me.
Hey, you.
So, we meet again.
Mm-hmm.
Only this time, things are gonna go differently.
How so? Take me to your place and find out.
Ohh.
Food was excellent, wasn't it? Little noisy in that place, though.
Except at our table, of course.
Sorry.
I didn't have much to say.
Yeah, and therein lies the problem.
You know, Amanda, the other night you were talking about some pain that you'd been through, but you sort of stopped midstream.
Here's an idea, let's talk about where to have dessert instead.
Instead of what? Real feelings? You know if we're going to see each other-- and I think that's why you invited me out tonight-- we're gonna have to be able to talk openly all the time.
Not just when you're in the mood.
You're going to have to trust me sometime.
Was it Jack? There was someone before him.
Someone I loved very much.
You must have been very young.
Yeah, I was, and very stupid.
So stupid that I completely opened up and trusted someone with all my heart and soul, actually.
And he just threw me away without so much as looking back.
Then I got married Jack, and you know how that turned out.
Yeah.
Tell me more about this guy.
Why? He's ancient history, and you're the present.
There.
I talked.
All right.
Then why don't we go back to my place, and I promise you won't have to talk at all.
That sounds very tempting, but tonight, how about a cup of coffee and a ride home? Another night, then.
Yeah.
Another night.
Do you always have to go in that way? Just temporarily.
They're repaving part of the garage, so I have to park in the back and come in this way.
Dealing with an old stairwell like that every day would give me the creeps.
Did it scare you? Uh-uh.
I'm fearless.
It's awfully quiet in here.
I like it that way.
I don't.
I like it loud.
Aah! I let myself in.
You did give me a key, after all.
That's fine.
Where have you been all afternoon? Must have been someerrand you were running.
Yeah it was.
Speaking of running, when were you going to tell me about the trip you were planning? One-way ticket to Virgin Islands.
Did it ever occur to you on your little search there might be a ticket for you somewhere, too? I was gonna surprise you with it.
Oh, you surprised me.
You surprised me with how good you were at embezzlement.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Just stop lying, all right? It's over.
You were going to skip town and take my money with you.
Admit it.
You know, it really hurts me that you'd accuse me of something like this, but it makes sense, 'cause deep down, you think I'm just like Jess, don't you? Or is it just your guilt of killing him that makes you so paranoid? I checked at the bank, Shelly.
You switched money over this morning so I wouldn't see the low balance.
I transfer funds all the time to earn a higher interest rate.
You know, if you don't believe me, I'll just show you on the laptop.
This is gonna prove that you ripped me off.
I think maybe the police will be interested in it.
You move, and I kill you.
I swear it.
You won't get away with this.
You can't.
Oh, yes I can.
I made sure of it.
Aah! Uhh! No! Let go of me, you son of a bitch! I'll kill you! Aah! Oh, you're so screwed, Jake, you're so screwed.
I don't think so.
It's not my ass that's going to jail.
of your call.
Yeah.
I need the police.
I got a woman here who just tried to kill me.
One moment, please.
Oh, what time is it? Hey, sleepy head.
Or should I say sleepy slut? I mean, what else would you call someone who sleeps with a man and doesn't even ask his name? Which forces me to introduce myself.
My name is Victor.
My friends call me Vic, from North Hollywood.
[door closes.]
Oh.
[knock knock.]
Oh, Peter.
Haven't we talked enough for one night? [sighs.]
Hello, Amanda.
Bobby.
It's been a long time.
You look good.
What are you doing here? I came to see you.
You bastard.
You bastard.
How dare you come here? Amanda, stop.
Take your hands off me.
Stop it.
Stop it.
I thought I'd never see you again.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Hello, you're on the air.
Hi.
This is Vic from North Hollywood.
Three nights in a row.
Well, Vic, you must have one amazing speed dial.
So, what happened after we last talked? I did exactly what you said.
I told my girlfriend that I cherished her, that she was the only one for me, but it backfired-- it ruined everything.
Oh, now calm down and tell me what she said.
That she wanted to see other men.
Mm, well, I guess she just doesn't appreciate monogamy.
No, she doesn't, because she's addicted to the thrill of seduction, being with somebody new all the time.
Maybe she just enjoys sex.
And, Vic, will be our last caller, because unfortunately our time is up.
Once again, this is Kimberly Shaw.
I thank you for joining me, and remember when you want to reach someone, usually all you have to do is touch them.
It was a great, um, show, Kimberly.
Thanks.
It was fun.
Yeah, it was.
So, um, do you want to go out for a drink, maybe? I'll tell you what.
Let's just skip that part.
I bet you think I'm some kind of depraved and lonely woman, coming on to you the way I am.
No.
I don't think that at all.
Well, you'd be half right if you did.
I'm all alone in the world.
Not tonight, you're not.
Oh, then you care about me? Oh, yeah, baby, you know I do.
Bull.
But that's O.
K.
I'm all for a little pretending.
It's so hard just to be with you It's like walking on wounded knees And I try to be good and all that But no, you're impossible to please And me You wouldn't know what I like anyway Right now I'm officially speaking loud So the words can be seen leaving my mouth Falling hard on your dirty house Right now I'm officially speaking loud Smokehouse bacon, scrambled eggs with a touch of cream cheese.
Aren't you impressed? Yeah.
It smells good.
That, for future reference, is how you thank someone for slaving over a hot stove for you in the morning.
So, what's the deal with the, um, laptop? Sorry? I tried to use it the other day.
It wouldn't let me in without a password.
You don't know it? I told you.
I swore I did.
No, you didn't.
So what is it? "Bar tabs.
" But are you asking because you want to know, or because you don't trust me? I just want to be a little more hands-on, that's all.
I see.
So, you finally want to learn the system I've been bugging you to for weeks.
That's right.
I want to learn.
Well, then I guess it's up to me to show this old dog some new tricks.
I already said this in my report.
I don't know exactly when my car was stolen, but it was sometime late last night.
So, what do you suggest? Buy a new one.
Oh, that's great, officer.
Thanks for the tip.
Everything all right? Not really.
Somebody stole my car.
What do you want? Believe me, I'm not here because I've changed my mind about anything.
But I feel I deserve an explanation.
We broke up, Peter.
I don't have a problem with that, and neither should you, since, as you pointed out, I have no future with anyone.
You're the only one who can answer that.
But I can help you with your car if you want.
I don't want your help, Peter.
I can deal with my car and my life just fine without you or anyone else.
But if you really want to be helpful, there's the door.
All right.
If that's how you need to take care of yourself, then so be it.
But I'll miss you, Amanda.
Very much.
Burns/Mancini.
Dr.
Mancini, please.
Jane? Yeah, Sydney, it's me.
Just put him on, all right? I didn't expect to hear from you again so soon.
What's on your mind? You.
Which is why I hope you'll come over to my place tomorrow night.
It's either feast or famine with you, Janie.
Oh, don't sound so surprised.
That dinner we had the other night was wonderful.
Yeah, but I still don't get why-- Look, if it's too much of a hassle, or you're gonna get in trouble with Sydney, don't come.
I completely understand.
First off, I am not on a leash.
Secondly, I know exactly how to handle Syd.
Where and when? My place, uh, 7:30.
I'll be there.
So, what did she want? Oh, nothing, I just got some alumni mail.
I told her to throw it out.
How sweet of her.
Then again, choking on a huge piece of humble pie will do that to anyone.
Jane got dumped by that Richard guy.
Who wants to talk about Jane's bad karma? I have a surprise for you.
Beef ribs, flown in fresh from Texas.
I special ordered them for our barbecue tomorrow night.
You gotta toss them in the freezer, Syd.
I have surgery.
Since when? There wasn't anything on the schedule an hour ago.
Now, Syd, you know as well as I do, that sacrificing personal time is part of the profession.
Now, as a doctor's, um, significant other, don't you think you better get used to it? Honey.
Oh, Amanda.
I've been meaning to give you these.
I got the last of my things moved out yesterday.
Sorry it took so long.
So am I.
It'll be tough to find renters who'll take an apartment mid-month.
Oh, go ahead, keep my security deposit.
Obviously, I won't be needing one.
That's a very generous offer, which I have no problem accepting.
Did you hear any of that? Yeah, some of it.
Isn't it perfect? It's two bedrooms.
One for us, one for the baby.
We can't afford it.
Sure we can with my 10,000.
It's not affordable.
We can't move.
Then help make it that way.
Amanda's a friend.
I'm sure-- I'm not gonna put her on the spot.
I'm not asking you to do this for me.
I'm asking you to do it for our baby.
Hi there.
Hey.
Oh, man, she was looking at you.
I haven't seen you here for a while.
I know, but, um, since I moved so close, I thought I'd check it out again.
I hope you don't mind? Why should I? Well, a lot off people in the apartment house don't welcome my presence.
I thought that maybe the same would apply to you.
I make it my business to mind my own business.
Who am I to judge? Can I get you another one of those on the house? Thank you.
That would be great.
Ahem.
In case you were wondering, the stool next to me happens to be free.
Well, how can I resist an invitation like that? You can't and you shouldn't.
Here you go, Kimberly.
Can I get you guys something else? No, thanks.
Thought he'd never leave.
You have a very pretty name.
Thank you.
And what does someone with such a pretty name do? Oh, let's just say I, um, help people with their problems.
What kind of problems? Love, mostly.
Money, family.
Sex comes up a lot.
Well, it's been great, but Don't tell me you have to go.
Yeah, unfortunately I do.
Who knows? Maybe we'll meet again sometime.
Kimberly.
There you are.
I'm glad you're home.
Sweetheart, these are the Ostrows.
Grace and Mike and this is Eileen.
Alison, we just love your house.
Oh, thank you.
Um, Hayley, may I speak with you for a moment, privately? Yeah, of course.
Excuse us for a minute, will you? Thank you.
Honey, who are these people? And why do I care if they love the house? Because they're gonna buy it.
That reminds me, I need you to sign these papers.
What? How can you do this without consulting me? What do you mean? I'm doing this for you.
I know you've never been comfortable here.
You deserve to create a home of your own.
And the way this deal is going, you're gonna be able to start looking for it as soon as tomorrow.
Now I gotta get back to the buyers.
No! You can't just walk away from me like I'm some child you don't have time to explain things to.
I'm your wife, damn it.
And I need to know what's going on.
And I'm just trying to tell you what's going on.
It is more than starting out with a new house, isn't it? It's the business.
What's with all these questions? Don't you trust my judgment these days? Of course I do.
Well, then, stop bugging me about every move I make.
That's my house.
And if I want to sell it, burn it down, or paint it pink, it's my choice-- do you understand me? Yes.
Good, then sign those papers.
Please.
What are they? Quit claim deeds for the house.
Don't worry about it.
That's all.
Thank you.
Not yet.
Honey? All right.
Now.
Aah, you got it! I can't believe it! Thank you, honey.
Why didn't you tell me? I believe in surprises.
This is perfect.
O.
K.
We're gonna put the sofa right here.
And we can put the TV over here.
Maybe some built-in bookshelves-- Slow down.
We haven't even moved in yet.
And if that bedroom is big enough, I'm going to get my armoire from daddy's house.
Mwah! Whoo-hoo.
Oh, I'm so excited.
You're thinking about her, aren't you? No.
Not really.
I thought this might be a little weird for you.
But I just thought with the baby coming, I just believed you were over her enough that it wouldn't matter where we lived.
It doesn't.
O.
K.
? I'm telling you, it doesn't.
You're not gonna see Alison in every corner or mark on the wall, are you? Because if you are, I don't think I could stand it.
That's not gonna happen.
This place is waiting to be filled with new memories our family memories.
We'll be happy here, won't we? Yeswe will.
We will.
O.
K.
[knock on door.]
Hey, Bobby.
Hope you haven't been too bored waiting.
I've been all over town looking for the right tools for the job.
Everything's roses.
Only since you came to town to put things in order.
I'm glad you're here, Bobby.
And while you are, you consider me your emissary to the area.
Thanks.
I appreciate that.
Hmm I didn't know what you preferred, Glock or Ruger.
Ha ha.
Your choice.
Both serial numbers have been scrubbed.
You know ahem, if your father wasn't so much into direct revenge, you could have stayed at home.
I'd have killed this bitch myself.
Only, you're a lawyer.
You never killed a fly, much less a person.
Isn't that right, Nick? Look, guys got to puff themselves up.
I know that.
But it rubs me the wrong way sometimes.
Because I've done it, Nick.
I've killed for my country.
Last thing I ever wanted to do was to do it for my family.
It was the last thing.
Bobby I meant no disrespect.
But Amanda did kill your brother.
Don't worry about it.
I'll tell you what.
Why don't you get some rest? And tomorrow after, this thing is over, I'll take you out, I'll show you the town.
Deal? Bobby, you are going to do this right? Because I need to tell your father.
I'll take care of her.
I'll take care of Amanda.
Burns/Mancini.
No.
He's in surgery.
Can I take a message? O.
K.
Thank you.
Burns/Mancini.
No.
They are both out.
I'm holding down the fort by myself.
I'll tell them you called.
Bye.
Phones are busy here, aren't they? Sydney we can't pretend that we don't know each other.
Can't we? Look despite everything that's happened, I only want what's best for you.
In fact, when I'd heard you moved back in with Michael, I couldn't have been more pleased.
Well, that's good.
Because we couldn't be happier.
I mean, so far, it's just been one long honeymoon.
Filled with joy and love and great sex.
Mmm How's your love life? Very satisfying.
I can't imagine how satisfying it could be all by yourself.
Well, actually, I've starteddating lately.
In fact, you know, it's the first time in my life-- Look, um we've done the chit-chat thing, so if you could just do us both a favor and read a magazine or something.
Because I don't care about you or your sex life.
Or whether you live or die.
Is there a Sydney Andrews? Here! Oh, his ears must have been burning.
Aren't they beautiful? "Hope this makes up for my missing dinner tonight.
Love, Michael.
" Sydneyhere's a tip.
When Michael sends flowers, it means he's cheating on you.
Ah, Kimberly.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Surgery ran over.
Uh, we've got You know, my hospital therapy is going so well, why don't you give my time to somebody with a real problem? Like Sydney.
What was that all about? Let me ask you something.
When you send a woman flowers, what does it mean? It's a romantic gesture.
Usually reserved for someone that I care very deeply about.
Thank you.
But if it's Michael who's sending them, it probably means he's cheating on you.
Hey.
Did you find anything out about the computer? Yeah.
She gave me the password.
It's "bar tabs.
" She said it was just an oversight that she didn't tell me.
You know what else? She's not a thief.
You're being paranoid.
Hey, you fixed it.
Almost.
Isn't he one handy guy to have around? Yeah, he sure is.
Listen, I'm going to, uh be working in the back room on the computer for a little while.
Okey-dokey? Mm-hmm.
Jake, just make sure she's not up to something.
Send her out for a while.
Have her run an errand.
I can log onto the computer-- You know what you're gonna do? You're gonna do your job.
Fill these up.
[sniffs.]
Dinner smells good.
Yeah.
Sorry it's taking so long.
We can have some more wine while we wait.
Allow me.
Thank you.
So you never told me why you wanted me here tonight, Jane.
Well, that's probably because I'm not all that sure myself.
I do know that when I saw you last week, I really enjoyed it.
I felt like this flashback thing was happening, and all the bad drama faded away.
That's funny because I felt exactly the same thing.
Did you? Yeah.
You know, I want to be honest with you.
Um I've been a little lonely.
And they say that when you're lonely, you find comfort in the past.
Mm-hmm.
Michael, I want to ask you something, and it's--it's hard.
I want you to spend the night with me.
You mean meyou No--no.
No.
No.
Not in the same bed, but out here in the same space.
Oh.
Well, Jane, I-I'm flattered, but I'm a little confused by this trip down memory lane.
I mean, I thought you had your life, and I had my life-- You know what? If you want to go home to Sydney, then you should.
Because I won't ruin things if you guys are going that strong.
Uh, no.
No.
I didn't say that.
It's just, um ohwhat the hay.
Good.
Maybe we can even stay up and talk all night like we did when we were first dating.
Yeah.
We can talk all night.
Yeah.
More wine? Sure.
Billy and Brooke aren't in.
Please leave a message.
[beep.]
It's Amanda.
I was thinking that Billy might be interested in taking a spin in my new car.
But I guess you're both not home, so um, I'll just show it to you tomorrow, O.
K.
? Bye-bye.
For God's sake.
Oh.
Great.
Amanda? You all right? [sighs.]
Yeah.
I'm fine, but obviously my new car isn't.
Yeah.
Nice car.
My neighbor loved that bike.
So what brings you out in, uh-- Don't--don't ask.
Why don't I call you a tow truck? Thank you.
[phone rings.]
Hello.
Hi, it's Alison.
Am I calling too late? No, no, no, no.
Not at all.
Michael's here.
What? He's spending the night.
Are you nuts? You know he can't keep his hands to himself.
I thought you were supposed to be making Richard jealous, notmaking time with Michael.
Trust me, I'm still on plan.
So, how are you? Oh, nothing major, just relationship stuff.
You have company.
We can talk later.
Are you sure? Yeah.
Yeah.
I'll call you in a few days.
O.
K.
Good night, Alison.
Be careful.
O.
K.
I guess we're ready for bed.
Um, Jane, are you sure you wouldn't be a little less lonely if, at least, we slept in the same room? Oh, Michael just knowing you're out here will help me get through the night.
But you never know, I-I might wake up not be able to sleep need some company.
Good night.
[sighs.]
Sure you don't want to wait inside? No, nothanks.
It was quite a coincidence we have here, isn't it? I meanof all of the houses in L.
A.
to have a fender-bender in front of, you pick mine.
I didn't pick it.
I--I--I was out on an errand.
and since I got this new car, I wanted to see how it would go on hills.
And you live in the Hollywood Hills, so before I knew it, I happened to end up on this street.
Well, how do you explain running over a parked motorcycle in the process? I, hah I saw a dog dart out.
I swerved--and, um, it was a poodle.
A real small poodle.
Forget it.
No, even I wouldn't believe that one.
It's good to see you, Amanda.
It's even better to see you laugh.
It's, um it's good to see you, too, Peter.
Look, I don't know exactly why I'm here.
But, now that I am, I should tell you something.
You were right.
I do run away the minute anyone gets too close.
I guess it's just my M.
O.
Why do you do that? Abandonment I suppose.
By a few key people.
Parents? And others.
I learned that if you give people enough time, they're almost certain to hurt you.
Does that same rule apply to you? If given time, you'll hurt them? [tow truck pulls up.]
I better go deal with this.
Thanks for waiting with me.
And, um Yes? Nothing.
Justthanks.
[pager beeps.]
Oh, jeez Oh, Syd.
It's been going off every 10 minutes for an hour.
What time is it? This doesn't look good.
My hair's fine.
You got any coffee on? No.
Michael, you got to go.
What? Wait, Jane-- I'm sorry, Michael.
I'm really late.
What's the hurry? I forgot this meeting.
O.
K.
Thanks for coming.
O.
K.
Sorry.
I'll call you.
Good morning.
I had no idea she was so self-destructive.
She seeing him? It looks that way.
Why? Does that bother you? No Mm-hmm.
No, it doesn't bother me.
Oh, yeah.
I think you'd like to think that it doesn't bother you, but it bothers you a little bit.
A little.
What, are you telling me you're not the least bit bothered seeing Shelly with Jake? No.
Not a bit.
Oh, good, you're here.
What do you think? I thought it would be a great representative outfit for the designer showcase tomorrow night.
What can I say? It's stunning? Yeah, but I think that the neckline needs to be a little more open.
Could you pin it for me? All the cutters are swamped.
Sure.
Thanks, just right.
Yeah, it'skind of uncomfortable.
M-- Maybe if I just-- take this off, it might work a little bit better.
There.
You know, we're going to get tons of exposure from this event.
You know, it's all anybody whose anybody is talking about.
Well, it's the hottest ticket of the design year.
Yeah, I just wish I could get more tickets.
Michael would've loved coming.
He never could resist a big bash.
I'm sorry.
I hope you don't mind that I'm seeing Michael again.
Oh, no.
It's your prerogative.
Well, good.
I'm glad that we've gotten over that hump.
I don't mind that you're seeing Jo.
You don't mind that I'm seeing Michael.
So we're all happy.
Do you love him? Now there's a familiar question.
I could love Michael.
We have history.
I know him.
He knows me.
[door opens.]
Richard.
I need-- to, um I need to go over-- lock in some times for tomorrow's shoot.
Sure.
Come on in.
I was--just helping Jane with her neckline.
Oh, yeah, I saw that.
You know, I better get this to the seamstress.
Thanks for your help.
You can call me nuts, but that wasn't a neckline she was pushing into your hands.
You're nuts.
Hey.
Eat.
We've got a long night ahead of us.
It's against policy, but what the hell? You're welcome.
Two vodka tonics! Sure thing, Matt.
I logged on.
What? I got on the computer this afternoon when she went to the bank.
You have some kind of listening disorder? I told you I didn't want you to do that.
Look, Jake, I know you don't want to hear this, but according to the computer, your corporate checking account balance is below $1,000.
Makes no sense.
We cleared $3,000 yesterday.
Look, it's not gonna hurt you to go down to the bank and double-check for yourself.
I'm gonna go down to the bank, all right, just to prove that you're wrong.
After I do, if you bring this up again, you're fired.
[Hayley.]
Yeah, I know that.
I know that.
I understand, but there's nothing I can do about that.
Yeah.
Well-- Hayley? I'll call you back.
Hey, sweety.
Hi.
It's good that you woke up.
Why? What's going on? Well, it's a-- it's a surprise.
You remember the tangle we got into about the house? Yeah.
Well, I realized how tough I was on you about that, and I want to make up for it, so I'm gonna take you on a second honeymoon.
[chuckling.]
Come on.
You better get packing.
It's the middle of the night.
Well, we're gonna take the yacht.
We're gonna cruise all night so that we're well on our way by tomorrow.
On our way where? That's the second part of the surprise, sweety.
I--I don't understand.
Come on.
The limo's waiting.
Let's get packing.
Well, it looks like we've got a pretty slow night on our hands.
Where is everyone? The topic is truth and who decides it.
Hello.
You're on the air.
Maybe no one's listening because you give such rotten advice.
O.
K.
, I'm game to hear more, but first, why don't you tell us who you are and where you're calling from.
It's Vic from North Hollywood, Kimberly.
Uh-oh, Vic, still having girlfriend trouble? She humiliated me! She said she never loved me.
She said she was using me and all of my friends knew it.
I'm sorry Vic, but as I recall, my advice to you was to connect with someone else.
Like she was connecting with every guy in town? Well, what I meant was-- Let me finish.
I think this whole connecting theory of yours is just an excuse for women to screw around.
Uh, Vic, don't you think you're being a little extreme in drawing that conclusion? Deep down, I think all women are whores.
Especially you, Kimberly.
Including you.
O.
K.
, well, um, let's hear from someone else.
Preferably someone less psychotic than our last caller.
Hello, you're on the air.
I think you're a disgusting, dirty slut! Vic, do not call back.
I will not take another call from you.
I'm serious.
Let's--let's just go to commercial.
Listen to me.
If you don't knock it the hell off, you fruitcake, I'm calling the cops.
Hello.
I was just heading out to the bank with yesterday's receipts.
Do you want me to deposit that cash, too? Actually, I think I'm gonna go to the bank myself today.
Run a couple other errands while I'm at it.
Sure.
So I'll take that off your hands.
Be back in a few.
Jake.
Whatever you do, don't stand in the regular line.
Go to the merchant window.
I know.
I, uh, I've been there before.
Okay, Jakelet's see account number 9287.
$3,000 from my account into Jake's account.
And [beep.]
done.
Do you have a deposit slip? Yeah.
Right here.
Can you give me the balance on this account? Sure.
Here you go.
O.
K.
, we're all set.
Thanks.
Oh, here's your receipt.
I'm sorry, can you do one more thing for me? Can you tell me what the balance was earlier today? Yeah, I might be able to get close using yesterday's closing balance.
Which was? And it looks like there's been another transaction today.
A 3,000 transferring in of funds from another account.
Excuse me.
Hey, you.
So, we meet again.
Mm-hmm.
Only this time, things are gonna go differently.
How so? Take me to your place and find out.
Ohh.
Food was excellent, wasn't it? Little noisy in that place, though.
Except at our table, of course.
Sorry.
I didn't have much to say.
Yeah, and therein lies the problem.
You know, Amanda, the other night you were talking about some pain that you'd been through, but you sort of stopped midstream.
Here's an idea, let's talk about where to have dessert instead.
Instead of what? Real feelings? You know if we're going to see each other-- and I think that's why you invited me out tonight-- we're gonna have to be able to talk openly all the time.
Not just when you're in the mood.
You're going to have to trust me sometime.
Was it Jack? There was someone before him.
Someone I loved very much.
You must have been very young.
Yeah, I was, and very stupid.
So stupid that I completely opened up and trusted someone with all my heart and soul, actually.
And he just threw me away without so much as looking back.
Then I got married Jack, and you know how that turned out.
Yeah.
Tell me more about this guy.
Why? He's ancient history, and you're the present.
There.
I talked.
All right.
Then why don't we go back to my place, and I promise you won't have to talk at all.
That sounds very tempting, but tonight, how about a cup of coffee and a ride home? Another night, then.
Yeah.
Another night.
Do you always have to go in that way? Just temporarily.
They're repaving part of the garage, so I have to park in the back and come in this way.
Dealing with an old stairwell like that every day would give me the creeps.
Did it scare you? Uh-uh.
I'm fearless.
It's awfully quiet in here.
I like it that way.
I don't.
I like it loud.
Aah! I let myself in.
You did give me a key, after all.
That's fine.
Where have you been all afternoon? Must have been someerrand you were running.
Yeah it was.
Speaking of running, when were you going to tell me about the trip you were planning? One-way ticket to Virgin Islands.
Did it ever occur to you on your little search there might be a ticket for you somewhere, too? I was gonna surprise you with it.
Oh, you surprised me.
You surprised me with how good you were at embezzlement.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Just stop lying, all right? It's over.
You were going to skip town and take my money with you.
Admit it.
You know, it really hurts me that you'd accuse me of something like this, but it makes sense, 'cause deep down, you think I'm just like Jess, don't you? Or is it just your guilt of killing him that makes you so paranoid? I checked at the bank, Shelly.
You switched money over this morning so I wouldn't see the low balance.
I transfer funds all the time to earn a higher interest rate.
You know, if you don't believe me, I'll just show you on the laptop.
This is gonna prove that you ripped me off.
I think maybe the police will be interested in it.
You move, and I kill you.
I swear it.
You won't get away with this.
You can't.
Oh, yes I can.
I made sure of it.
Aah! Uhh! No! Let go of me, you son of a bitch! I'll kill you! Aah! Oh, you're so screwed, Jake, you're so screwed.
I don't think so.
It's not my ass that's going to jail.
of your call.
Yeah.
I need the police.
I got a woman here who just tried to kill me.
One moment, please.
Oh, what time is it? Hey, sleepy head.
Or should I say sleepy slut? I mean, what else would you call someone who sleeps with a man and doesn't even ask his name? Which forces me to introduce myself.
My name is Victor.
My friends call me Vic, from North Hollywood.
[door closes.]
Oh.
[knock knock.]
Oh, Peter.
Haven't we talked enough for one night? [sighs.]
Hello, Amanda.
Bobby.
It's been a long time.
You look good.
What are you doing here? I came to see you.
You bastard.
You bastard.
How dare you come here? Amanda, stop.
Take your hands off me.
Stop it.
Stop it.
I thought I'd never see you again.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.