Melrose Place s04e14 Episode Script

Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the soul of Hayley Armstrong and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
I'd like to say something.
Of course.
This rose is a symbol of my love for Hayley Armstrong devoted husband, father, and friend.
I will love him for the rest of my life.
Honey She obviously wants to be alone.
Come on.
L.
A.
P.
D.
I'm Hayley Armstrong's attorney.
Thanks for waiting 'til after the funeral.
Waiting for what, Norman? What's going on? They're authorized to seize all your father's assets, limo included.
There's an S.
E.
C.
Investigation as well as other questions about his finances.
What? He has no money? There's a lot to weed through, but that's how it looks at the moment.
What did you do to my father? Everything was fine before he met you! I've only been with him a month.
If you're looking for culpability, look in a mirror.
Daddy never would've killed himself.
You did it, didn't you, that's why you wanted him buried so fast, isn't it? That's enough.
That's enough.
Isn't it.
Mrs.
Armstrong? Yes.
Come with us, please.
We'd like to ask you some questions regarding your husband's death.
I don't understand.
It seems there's been some questions raised.
Since the incident took place in international waters, we need some answers.
You did this.
My god, you called the police.
I had to in the name of justice.
Hanging out with my best friends Hoping this ride never ends Everybody's feeling fine Let's do it one more time Hey bartender I said hey bartender Hey bartender why don't you pour me just one more beer Slide it over here Yes I feel a little high We don't need no reason why 'Cause this whole room is one big smile How many times do we have to go through this? As many times as it takes to understand why you married a wealthy man and within weeks he's dead.
If you'd just talk to the captain of my husband's yacht.
We are.
Let's try one more time.
You and your husband had dinner in your cabin.
Yes.
And after that? We made love and I went to sleep.
And then sometime in the middle of the night, he went out for some air.
He'd been drinking.
Sometimes alcohol gave him insomnia.
What's it give you-- the ability to commit murder and forget about it? I don't drink! Ohh! I'm not saying another word without a lawyer.
Fine.
Sounds like a good idea to me.
Looks like you might need one.
But for now, you can go.
I feel so official.
I'm back at the hospital.
I even got an invitation to the hospital fund-raiser.
[whistles.]
Ha ha! Thank you, Peter, for making the right noises with the bureaucracy.
What can I say, I'm a sucker for second chances.
That's the woman.
Throw her out.
Don't be gentle on my account.
You're a thorn in the butt of medical progress, Mancini.
Not at all, partner.
In service to my medical brethren It's my duty to point and shoot at doctors practicing without papers.
I checked before rounds.
Wellit's too bad you didn't check after.
Psychiatric intern.
She starts today.
Oh.
Well, fine.
When I start my collective boycott, there won't be a doctor in this hospital that will work with you.
Anybody tell you you have the heart of a python? You have a commentary? Call CNN.
And you haven't heard the last from me.
A definite sociopath, doctor.
Nah.
Just old-fashioned narcissism Doctor.
[sighs.]
[knock on door.]
Come in.
Bobby.
Morning.
What are you doing here? I came to ask you to lunch.
I thought I made myself clear.
We had drinks the other night and I'm not going out with you again.
Amanda, the main reason I'm here is to withdraw the family's cable account.
Well, personally, I'm delighted.
Professionally, I want to know why.
There's a shadow over the company.
'til I straighten things out, I don't want it to fall on you.
How noble.
I also don't want you to relive jack every time you do business.
Step one in getting my trust back.
No, step one in righting family wrongs.
Getting your trust back would be an extra perk.
I appreciate the gesture, but like you said, your family casts a long shadow.
And you and your shadow go hand in hand.
There's perception, and there's reality.
Reality is, I'm not my family.
We've separated for years.
People will believe that eventually.
Oh, by the way I rented a house.
Here's the address.
You can send the cancellation papers there.
Bobby.
Thanks.
No problem.
Here's the patient's chem-7.
Oh.
Thanks, Amy.
(man) You know how hard it was to get you that part.
I didn't set out to break my wrist, Joe, it was an accident! Take care of that, will you? That could have been prevented, I specifically said, no hockey! Was I speaking in tongues? Excuse me.
Tell them I can still do the role.
I'll ask them to rewrite it for a tennis pro in a cast with a concussion, no forget it.
I'm sorry.
I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
No problem.
I'll call you later.
Don't.
We were in a negotiation.
Who the hell are you? I'm a medical student.
Why don't you go find another guinea pig? This one wants to be left alone.
Fine.
I'll leave you alone.
You show some courtesy to the people around you.
This is a hospital.
People are dying.
Yeah.
Well, so is my career.
So it is true what they say about actors.
You really do think you're the center of the universe.
Like doctors don't have egos.
Just keep it down.
This is your second rent check of yours that's bounced Jake.
I'm having a little trouble with my books.
This new computer, it's-- I'm working on it.
How long do you think it will be? I don't know, a few days.
I'll give you 'til the end of the week.
Thanks.
I appreciate it.
Hey, Jo.
Hi, Amanda.
Hey, Jake.
What's going on? No dance night.
No waitresses.
No Shelly.
She's gone to visit her folks.
Dance night guys flaked on me, so I fired them, and some of the waitresses called in sick.
It's me, Jake.
What do I have to do offer you a beer on the house? for you to believe I'm solvent? I know you, Jake.
No, you don't.
That's the way I want it.
"I, Hayley Armstrong, being of sound mind, "declare this to be my last will and testament.
"to my daughter, Brooke Armstrong Campbell, "the executor of this will, "I leave a trust of $1 million for her unborn child.
" a million dollars? For the child, Brooke.
I thought all of her father's assets were frozen.
The trust is a separate entity from the estate holdings.
It's untouchable.
"as well as the whole of my estate and all of my worldly possessions.
" he left nothing to his wife? He wasn't married.
He divorced Alison last week.
I have the papers you signed.
Oh, my god.
He--he told me these were some kind of real estate documents.
I wish I knew why he did it, but I don't.
Well, well.
I told you nothing good would come of you marrying daddy.
By divorcing you, he's deprived you of your claim to the throne.
You're unbelievable.
Thought you weren't going to do this.
No.
No.
You're right Absolutely.
Why didn't I think of it? (Billy) Alison.
Hayley never loved me.
Maybe the two of you were in this together.
How else could he have done all this behind my back? Very easily, Alison.
You aren't exactly one of the brightest kids in the class.
Shut up.
And since you aren't married anymore, I'll take your wedding ring.
It's mine now.
Go-- Leave me alone.
Leave me alone.
Aren't you afraid someone will see us? Mmm.
I want everyone to know how much I love you, Richard.
(woman) Richard? Richard.
Richard.
Richard, wake up, sleepyhead.
Ha ha.
It's almost 10 a.
m.
Hello! Oh You must've needed your beauty rest.
Either that, or it was some dream.
Uhyeah.
What were you dreaming about? You.
But it doesn't hold a candle to the real thing.
Not much does.
I'd say, in the whole scheme of things, that our relationship is almost perfect.
What do you mean, "almost"? Well, it will be when you dissolve the partnership with Jane and start the company of your own.
By the way What's going on? The lawyers are fine-tuning the contracts, and, uh they should be ready this afternoon.
Great! Mmm.
It's amazing how Jane can have so many partners and have none of them work out.
You want to finish that thought? I don't know if it's my place to say anything.
Look, it's your business.
You do what you want.
Just because Jane's been through hell with her last partnerships-- Jo, don't.
I may be ready to move on, o.
k.
? But I'd like to think I have a little more moral fiber than Jane's former partners.
I'm being more than fair, I promise.
Don't worry she'll land on her feet.
She's a good designer.
That's all I needed to hear.
Come here.
This wasn't an emotional decision.
I've been thinking about resigning for a while.
Really.
I've been having a difficult time lately juggling a marriage and career and impending motherhood.
Now with adding moving and being executor of daddy's will, I just can't do it all.
And now financially you don't have to.
Yes, that's right.
I thought the inheritance was for your child.
It is, but I'm overseeing it.
Oh.
All right.
Resignation accepted.
I'll start looking for a replacement.
Thank you.
Uh, there is one other thing.
There generally is.
I know I gave you two weeks' notice, but I was hoping you wouldn't mind if I took a couple days off.
Starting today, no doubt.
Yes.
I've suffered a tremendous loss.
I need time to grieve.
Daddy was all I've ever had.
I don't know if I'll ever get over it.
Excuse me.
Your manicurist called to confirm your appointment and I have the swimwear layouts.
I'll see you in a couple days.
You have my deepest condolences.
Thank you.
I don't know how you put up with that woman.
Next to Brooke, Alison is Mother Teresa.
I'll need these changes with the artwork on my desk by 5:00.
All right, you got it.
Mrs.
Armstrong.
Detective.
Hi.
Your story checks out.
Your husband's death has been ruled accidental.
Seems he cashed in an insurance policy about three weeks ago so foul play's been ruled out.
And suicide? In a case like this, it can't ever be ruled out.
But there was no note and, according to you and the captain, he wasn't distraught.
Unless you want to push it, this investigation is officially closed.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Ahem.
These are from Peter.
What are they? I don't know.
Nobody tells me anything.
I think you're supposed to give them to your supervising doctor, use them as wallpaper, throw darts at them-- whatever.
Sydney.
I sense that something's bothering you.
Wow.
Insane and a rocket scientist.
Why don't you sit down.
I think you could use someone to talk to.
What, you mean you? Well, I don't bite.
In fact, before I got help, we were a lot alike.
Always in Jane's shadow, misunderstood, disrespected, dismissed, taken advantage of.
No one ever believed in me.
Yeah.
Well I'll think about it.
I got to go get back to the office.
Sydney.
I'm here.
See ya.
Hi.
You wanted to see me? Yeah.
I wanted to apologize.
Umyou were being the consummate professional, and I was being a consummate ass.
When you put it like that, apology accepted.
Thanks.
Doing this meant losing one of my first serious acting jobs.
I took out my frustration on anyone near me.
Huh.
Lucky me.
How'd it happen? Oh, roller hockey.
My regular Tuesday game.
Well, the good news is is that your concussion is minor.
If all goes well, another two days-- you're out.
Dr.
Rush looked at your wrist x-rays.
You have perfect bone alignment, so no future worries.
Health wise.
You got one part yeah, but this wasn't just any part.
It was about a guy with an overbearing father who tries to push him into becoming a tennis pro.
See, my father and I don't have the greatest relationship, so, uh Well lets just say there's a lot I could have brought to the part.
I'm sorry.
My father passed away a couple months ago.
Fortunately, I got a chance to set things right.
Look, I've, um got to go on rounds.
I'm sorry things didn't work out.
Umthanks.
Thanks for being so understanding.
No problem.
Baxter's New York just signed on the dotted line.
of camel sheath.
Nice work.
Richard, what's going on? I announce a major sales coup, you couldn't care less.
There's nothing going on.
Now if you'll excuse me I have work to do.
Can we be adult about this? I admit I was nasty in the beginning.
That's because I was blown away that you left.
I know it's my fault, but it still hurt.
I don't know if this is the time or place to talk about this.
Please, I just I need to say this.
I know you don't believe I loved you, but I was and I still am your friend.
I'm honestly happy for you and Jo.
But I miss the talks we used to have.
Why don't we get together tomorrow night-- have some drinks, talk things out.
I feel I'm walking on eggshells.
Actually, I have something I want to talk to you about, as well, so7:30.
Arturo's.
Sounds perfect.
I'll see you then.
And, Jane? Yeah? Your haircut's beautiful.
It really suits you.
Thanks.
Hey, what are you doing here? Boxing up the Armstrong files.
I might ask you the same question.
I forgot a disk I have to proof for the morning.
You don't need to be doing this now.
What I need, Billy, is to be preoccupied Yeah with your friends you've been avoiding everybody.
After what happened in the lawyer's office, I just don't feel like talking.
Did it ever occur to you the divorce was just a business deal, probably to protect you? What do you know? I think I know how you feel.
Billy, you only knew Hayley as the interfering father-in-law, the father who spoiled his daughter.
Maybe now you only think of him as a corrupt businessman.
Give me a little credit.
The guy was a force of nature.
How can I blame him for wanting the best for his daughter? Billy, Hayley was my family.
Nobody understands that, least of all somebody who married a woman hell-bent on destroying me.
She's not out to destroy you.
Well, you're fooling yourself.
But you made your choice, so you live your life and I'll live mine.
Fine.
Have it your way.
Oh, look who's here.
It's amazing what'll crawl out of a swamp for free drinks.
It's not bad enough she got office space, now she's coming to social events.
Hello, everybody.
Hi.
Did you guys know that Kimberly is back at the hospital? Congratulations I think.
Excuse me.
Pretty scary, huh? Kimberly preaching her sick gospel to defenseless clinic patients.
What's even scarier, the hospital's considering giving her her privileges back.
It's like giving Hitler Czechoslovakia.
I need a drink.
Michael, why didn't you invite Jane to this? Keep it up, Syd, and that situation could be easily remedied.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please.
Good evening.
I'm Dr.
Robert Davis, chairman of the board of Wilshire Memorial.
Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking, a situation has just arisen to warrant it.
Please join me in thanking an anonymous donor who just put us $100,000 closer to our new pediatric aids center and the man who brought him to us-- Dr.
Peter Burns.
Thank you.
Glad I could help.
You did this, didn't you, so Peter will owe you.
Well, it won't work, and to think it would insult his intelligence.
Sometimes people do things for the right reasons.
There are no hidden motives.
People.
Not you.
I didn't realize I was my own category.
Peter, keep bringing contributors like this, we'll have that new wing, and you'll have that chief of staff job in no time.
What's this ex-boyfriend of yours up to? I don't know.
Amanda, you wanted to see me? What's up? I'm taking your place at the Santa Barbara conference.
I'll be representing D and D on the Colfax Software account.
What? Why? It wasn't that long ago you took off without notice.
Now adding grief on top of it, I just don't think it's a good idea.
Frankly, I don't know how anyone can function well under these circumstances.
Colfax Software's my most important account.
You're turning my loss into a handicap.
I'm protecting a valuable asset.
There are details I promised the president I'd see to personally.
I know every aspect of this account.
I agree, but we'd both be taking a risk.
In light of your absences if you crack, I won't be able to save you.
You won't have to.
I'm fine.
Amanda, I've been through hell.
Please, don't punish me because of it.
All right.
It's against my better judgment, but if you think you can handle it, go.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
You owe me.
Whose are these? Mine.
Mind if I join you? Yes.
I don't like being puppeteered, even if I'm benefiting.
If you're referring to the fund-raiser, assume what you want.
Let's call a spade a spade, I know your history with Amanda.
I know you want something-- from her and from me.
All right.
You got me, but not for the reasons you think.
I'm starting a business.
I want to do some public relations.
I want to make amends.
Not smart being blacklisted by people of your stature.
You don't need our blessing for your particular brand of enterprise.
That was my family.
That's not me.
Besides, I owe you for helping Amanda with Jack.
He'd probably would have killed her if you weren't there.
I'm honestly happy the two of you are together What do you want? I want to be here for a while.
I want to meet quality people.
I was hoping you'd help me, and maybe somehow I could reciprocate.
I think you're up.
I've thought about it.
I'm here, but I want to say for the record that I'm not sure about this.
Well, that's a very common reaction.
Please, have a seat.
Shouldn't I be lying down or something? That's just a technique, not a requirement.
Besides, this isn't formal therapy.
I'm just a psychiatric intern.
But I think I can help you.
Now, why don't you tell me what brought you here.
Before we start, I was thinking that, since we know the same people, I'd use fake names if that's okay.
Fine.
Okay.
Ahem.
Well so I live in this beach house with this guy named Bob who used to be married to my sister Edna.
Oh, this is ridiculous.
I am practically positive Michael and Jane are having an affair.
I'm about to start making accusations, all over the place lose Michael and the place I live, and blow it all.
[sigh.]
In the case of borderline personalities, Sydney, what appears desirable, once obtained, becomes undesirable.
Oh, you're saying once Michael gets Jane, he won't want her.
What do you think? Makes sense.
I definitely don't know what Jane's up to.
She can't want Michael.
She basically hates him.
Oh, my god.
I should push them together and call their bluff.
Which will probably make Jane run and/or confess her repulsion for him.
Wait a minute.
This isn't psychiatry.
What the hell is this? I'm only trying to help you.
It seems to me you're just trying to make Michael miserable.
That may be one of the side effects of helping you.
Does next Friday 9 a.
m.
Work for you? Um yeah.
Butam I being charged for this? Clinic fees are based on a sliding scale.
In your case, they slid all the way to zero.
A very quality round of golf.
Speaking of quality people, Jake Hanson, say hi to Bobby Parezi.
Any relation? Jack's brother.
I'm sorry to hear what happened.
Thanks but there there was no love lost there.
Well, it's nice to meet you.
You guys better finish up.
I'm closing in about half an hour.
What are you talking about? It's still early.
It's only 8:00.
That's the beauty of being the boss.
I get to call the shots.
To a golfer among golfers.
What the hell is going on? Why, hello, Amanda.
You're drunk.
You're beautiful.
I thought you were smarter than this.
First you put him in a love fest with the chairman of the board.
Now you're getting drunk with him.
What's next, flowers and candy? We met accidentally playing golf.
He beat me, the stakes were beers.
I decided the last minute to play golf.
There's no way you could've known I was out there.
Now you can have dinner with your new best friend.
I just lost my appetite.
Mr.
Parezi.
Come on, Amanda.
Special Agent Fred Morrow.
FBI.
Welcome to L.
A.
My supervisor would like you to come and have a little chat.
Tell him to get hold of my secretary.
I hate to sound like a cliché, but he's got the wrong man.
He's not asking you to tea, and there are two ways to do this.
What's going on here? This doesn't concern you.
Well, it's my bar.
Everything concerns me.
I've always wanted to meet the FBI face-to-face.
Good night, Jake, Amanda, Peter.
See you on the tee.
It came to me like an epiphany.
Brown is the new black.
I started using it for everything-- satin cocktail dresses, suits, trousers.
and women are buying it, Richard, in droves I always said, no one has instincts like you.
Thanks.
But, truthfully, I don't necessarily trust my instincts, and I'd like to be able to come to you more for your opinion.
Fine.
What? It's just that we've been avoiding each other for so long, I'd forgotten how handsome you are.
It's impossible to forget how beautiful you are for a second.
So, what was it you wanted to talk to me about? It's nothing that can't wait.
More wine? No, thanks, Michael and I are going to dinner.
You didn't say anything.
I could've sworn I mentioned it.
Hi.
Hi.
Michael.
Hey, Richie.
Thanks for keeping Jane company.
Stay and have a drink with us to good fortune, mine in particular.
Maybe some other time, Michael.
Uh, Jane I'll see you tomorrow.
Good night.
How are you? Ma'am.
Um, I didn't order that.
I did.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Just a little something to say that I'm open [pop.]
to an open relationship.
We're all family, and we should be close.
Is this some bizarre reverse psychology? I think it's her way of embarrassing us.
Not at all.
Relationships mean different things to different people.
I want you to know that, however you define ours, I'll be there.
For both of you.
That's great, Syd.
Now leave before you burst into song.
I got to go anyway.
I'm meeting a friend.
Michael, I'd like to leave, too.
Jane, I'd like to dance.
Okay.
[music playing.]
All right.
That's enough.
What are you doing? I've changed my mind.
Michael, you've got your hands full I'm leaving.
Jane, wait.
How could you do this to your own sister, Jane.
It's just plain sick.
You try this again, you better find another place to live.
I just couldn't push you two together.
All right, I couldn't do it I screwed up.
I'm sorry.
You're nuttier than Kimberly, you know that.
Tomorrow's speech is right on target.
The display looks great.
You're batting a thousand.
I consider Colfax Software a real feather in my cap.
I'm glad you're pleased.
I'm more than pleased.
Get some rest.
You deserve it.
I will.
Good night.
Night.
Ha, ha, ha, that's a good idea.
Oh, my god.
Hayley? Oh.
I'm sorry.
I thought you were somebody else.
Bartender.
Yes.
Um, a vodka rocks, please.
Yes, ma'am.
[knocking.]
Isn't this a surprise? I was in the neighborhood.
I realize I didn't have any reason to be angry with you.
After what happened at Shooters, I was worried.
Are you all right? You look tired.
Fighting the family legacy is tiring.
Thanks for asking.
I don't know what else to say.
Oh, my god.
A little housewarming present from the FBI.
That escapade at Shooters was so they could tear the place apart looking for whatever they're looking for.
I'm sorry.
I am too.
No matter where I go, I always know that there's some cop waiting there to give me a special welcome.
They think I'm the same as my family.
Maybe they don't believe people can change.
Do you? Yes.
I wish I knew what to do.
You could offer me your friendship, for starters.
I have nothing to offer you but my friendship.
Please don't ask me for anything more.
Thank you.
Hi.
Hi.
Well, I'm out of here.
You know, freedom in all its glory.
Well, good luck to you.
Matt, uh, wait.
I'm sorry about everything.
No problem.
My agent cooled down.
I'll be able to stick with him after all.
Oh, great.
Good for you.
Yeah, it is.
I just don't know about the acting part.
I'm sort of feeling like I got a lucky break I didn't deserve.
I don't know.
You convinced me that your apology was sincere.
I'd say that's pretty good acting.
Just one little hint, though.
Try being sincere and not acting it.
Showing my real feelings isn't one of my strong suits.
Mine either, but I'm working on it.
Can I buy you a drink? Alison Parker is in Santa Barbara at a software conference.
Yes, I'm sure.
I'm sorry, Amanda Woodward's in a meeting.
I'll give her the message.
[ring.]
D and D Advertising.
One moment.
What's that message about Alison? A secretary from Colfax Software.
Alison didn't show up to her morning meeting, and they thought she might have come back here [ring.]
D and D Advertising.
One moment.
I'm going back that way, I'll take the message to Amanda.
Thanks.
D and D Advertising.
One moment.
[ring.]
Santa Barbara Regency Hotel.
May I help you? Yeah.
Alison Armstrong's room, please.
Please hold.
[ring.]
[ring.]
There's no answer.
Would you like to leave a message? No, I don't want to leave a message.
Thanks.
Well, if it isn't Jake Hanson.
Hello, Monty.
How's it been? I'm here.
Guess that means I'm all right.
What about you? Doing any boxing? No.
Uh I was wondering how much loans were going for these days.
Loans? Come on, Monty.
All right, maybe I do know what you mean.
Depends who's borrowing.
I am.
Have a seat.
Hey.
Uh, excuse me.
Um, I just lost my key.
Room 101.
Could you please let me in? I got a meeting in, like, two minutes.
Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot.
[music playing loudly.]
Al? Hey.
Hey.
Oh, God.
What are you doing here? I came here to save your job, and, by the looks of things, maybe your life.
Are you kidding? You're the one who ruined it.
What the hell happened to you? Amanda thought you could pull this thing off.
You're determined to screw it up.
Please.
Stop pretending you care.
Go back to the hypocrisy you came from.
Give me that.
It's too late to be in my corner.
It's been too late since you married Brooke.
Give me-- get out! Get out.
Out! Get out! Get out! Stop it.
Stop it.
[sobbing.]
Stop it.
Oh, god, Billy.
Why is he divorcing me? I loved him so much.
I thought he loved me, too.
How can he do it? It's okay.
Shh.
Shh.
It's okay.