Melrose Place s04e19 Episode Script
2395112 - The Bobby Trap
Jane.
Jane, you should have called me.
No, I'm only getting better if I force the issue.
And the only way not to be left to drown again is if I double my determination and my physical therapy.
Can I at least get you a cup of coffee? Maybe some orange juice, thank you.
Thanks for staying last night, Jake, and for saving my life.
No big deal.
It was to me.
Thanks.
Jake, I almost died out there last night.
But after you pulled me out, I realized that it wasn't Sydney's fault.
Right.
She only left you out there to drown, Jane.
No, she just couldn't stand being my caretaker.
No one should have to be.
I have to be able rely on myself.
[knocking.]
Alone.
That's all fine, but your sister's not off the hook as far as I'm concerned.
Jake, hi.
I heard Jane was back.
Oh, yeah.
Right over there, forgiving attempted murder.
What? Never mind, he's just being overprotective.
It's good to see you.
You, too.
I'm glad you're back in the building.
I thought Sydney was taking care of you out at the beach house.
Oh, she did that, all right.
That wheelchair is better than cement shoes.
[knocking.]
Well, if it isn't the fox.
Welcome to the henhouse.
I'm here to see Jane.
Right.
I should probably search you for weapons first.
Jake, let her in.
I brought you these.
I'm hoping there was no hard feelings about last night.
That's sweet, Sydney.
Thank you.
What exactly happened? In a nutshell? Sydney was trying to get lucky last night, so she threw her crippled sister into the ocean because she was in the way.
You, shut up.
It was an accident! You know me, Jake-- I wouldn't.
I couldn't But you did, didn't you? Oh, I forgot.
I'm being judged by perfect Jake, the white knight with the IQ of a rock.
Would you guys, stop it, please? Uh-- come on, Sydney.
I'll walk you out.
Well-- For God's sakes, I was trying to make up.
[door opening.]
What? Turn the music up all the way Want to feel it down to my bones Turn the music up all the way It's the only way to rock and roll Turn the music up all the way Do it to me if you know what I mean Turn the music up all the way Everybody let me hear you scream Let me take you to it I'll take you all the way I'm gonna overdo it 'Cause that's the way I play Morning, you big lunkhead.
How about a kiss? You keep calling me names, Amanda, I'm gonna have to shut you up.
Go ahead and try.
[telephone ringing.]
Don't answer it.
[telephone ringing.]
It's gotta be Alycia about the cable license.
No.
Good news, Alycia? This is your father, son, and I'm-- I'm a little upset with you.
Things haven't gone exactly the way I planned.
I'd like you to come down to Miami for a talk.
Look, there's not a lot for us to talk about.
You look, son! If Amanda Woodward's still alive, there's a hell of a lot for us to talk about! You haven't taken care of it, now have you? I told you I couldn't do that.
You can and you will.
Or else.
Look, I can't get into this now.
Now, Mr.
Parezi, it's time to get back to business.
Bobby? Who was that? Nobody.
It doesn't matter.
I don't fall for the strong silent act.
Tell me what's going on.
Simple: I don't have time to waste lying around.
Being with me is a waste? Don't get all sensitive on me, Amanda.
You know what I mean.
No, I know you're not telling me something.
I gotta get going.
[sighing.]
I can't believe this.
Now everybody is blaming me for one little slip-up at the beach house.
Jake is ready to start a lynch mob.
Goody-two-shoes Alison is probably running all over the building with the gossip, and pretty soon the entire bunch of self-righteous losers will know that I did the pills and I will be drawn and quartered on the steps of City Hall.
Sydney, forget the pills.
That's ancient history.
Oh, that's easy for you to say when your head's not in the noose.
How did I ever let you talk me into this in the first place? No, I didn't talk you into anything.
Sydney, what we really need to look at here is your deep-seated hostility towards your sister.
I love my sister, but I do have a deep-seated will to survive.
Sydney, I have what you said last week right here in my notes, I think.
"God, I'd be so much better off if Jane had just died.
" Now, it's obvious that this shows a subconscious desire to harm Jane.
I should have known.
You're gonna turn this against me.
You are gonna spill everything I told you, and get me thrown in jail.
Don't be ridiculous.
That's unethical.
I would never do that.
The hell you wouldn't.
You haven't changed at all.
You cooked this whole thing up.
Well, you are not gonna get me this time.
Sydney? Sydney! Sydney, please, please, please.
I'm trying to help you.
Trust me.
I'd trust a rabid dog first.
What was that drama all about? Well, I'm sure it's no news to you, but that girl has serious issues to work out.
Do you want to get a cup of coffee? Sure, but can I ask you this? How come you're being so nice to me again? I don't know, Michael, even when I've hated you, I still think you're kinda cute.
Well, I'd return the compliment, but, to be truthful, you look exhausted.
You always were brutally honest.
Hey, you're beautiful, even with circles under your eyes.
But you should give yourself a B-12 shot.
Yeah, I've been burning the candle at both ends between trying to get my psych residency and my intern duties, but, I'm not much of one for self-injections.
I could do it for you.
Come by anytime.
Might help, but right now, I'd settle for some coffee and conversation if you don't mind.
Sounds good to me.
Billy? I was hoping we could talk.
I'm on a deadline.
I know.
And I know that I have no right to ask this, but I was hoping we could work through what's happened between us and find a way to start again.
Please? If I ever meant anything to you? You never did.
All right? I'm sorry for that remark.
But I can't deal with you right now.
Besides, we have said everything there is to say.
And I'd just appreciate it if you'd leave me alone.
Brooke? Are you all right? No, I'm not.
It's Billy.
All I want is for him to go to a marriage counselor with me, but he won't even talk to me.
I can't stand it.
I've destroyed the only good thing in my life.
Will you talk to him? Oh, Brooke, I don't know if I want to get in the middle of this.
Please, just talk to him, if only because once I was your stepdaughter.
[door opening.]
From the look of things, this isn't a business discussion.
Brooke, go clean up.
You look like a wreck.
Amanda, come on, that girl's gone through hell! I don't really care, and you really shouldn't.
Line 2 is Mr.
Parezi for you.
I'll take it here.
Well, this better be an abject apology for jumping out of bed so early this morning.
Wait a second.
Can I have some privacy, please? Well, Bobby, down on your knees? I don't do that for anyone, sweetheart.
But I am sorry about this morning.
It's just that business hasn't been going smooth lately.
Well, business is never smooth.
Maybe we could take off the rough edges at my place tonight.
I've got to work late.
Let's make it tomorrow night.
There's actually some things that we need to talk about.
Sounds ominous.
You sure it can wait? Yeah, I'm sure.
I'll pick you up around 7:00? All right.
I'll see you then.
Talk to you later.
We're in a holding pattern on all fronts.
Constructing satellite download stations, power grids, and leasing laid cable access.
So? You're the lawyer, Alycia.
Tell me what the problem is.
Your stubbornness.
Our application is stuck in a bureaucratic soup.
And the legislator who can help us is still waiting for a campaign contribution from you.
He wants a hundred grand, Alycia.
Now you know and I know that's a bribe.
I won't do it.
Fine.
But understand, this whole thing can go down the toilet.
We do it by the book.
Anything else? Dr.
Peter Burns is here to see you.
You assisted him in a malpractice situation.
I know who he is.
Let's see him.
Show in Dr.
Burns, please.
I wish you'd let me handle this license.
You could have complete deniability.
No.
Hi.
I hope I'm not interrupting a discussion here.
No, Peter.
I believe you're acquainted with my attorney, Alycia Barnett.
Oh, yes.
It's always a pleasure.
Now, what the hell do you want? Well, you never were one to beat around the bush, huh? I'll get right to it.
I've got some extra capital along with other some physician friends with discretionary funds who are looking for a new venture to invest in.
Look someplace else.
Bobby.
Oh, come on.
That cable company looks good.
And I hold no grudge about our previous competition.
Good.
Neither do I.
The problem is I don't trust you.
And I don't do business with people I don't trust.
All right.
Well, I'll leave my card with your attorney.
Now, if I can be of any help-- after all, I know a lot of people around here-- don't hesitate to call.
Good-bye, Peter.
Throw his card away.
If he calls, don't return it.
Now, why don't you get on the phone and try to find an honest way around our problem? Jane, it's Jo.
It's open.
Come on in.
So, how are you doing? Oh, much better.
More feeling and control come back every day.
That's great.
Yeah, the courtyard's all abuzz with your little adventure in the ocean.
Mm.
Oh-- do you want to sit down? So, what's up? [sighing.]
Um [clearing throat.]
Richard's in a jam.
Or, he and I are, but, anyway.
If he knew I was coming to you, he would kill me.
Well, we've got this meeting with his big distributor, John Marshall.
He's the biggest.
Yeah.
And he's expecting to see you with us at this meeting.
Otherwise, no deal.
Jane, Richard needs your help or his line is gonna sit on the rack.
I mean, look, he did help you by pulling you into his company in the first place.
The way I look at it, I helped him by bringing in a hell of a lot of good ideas.
Yeah, of course.
Then you two worked very hard to get me out of the company.
And you won.
So-- what can I say? Payback's a bitch.
Yes, it is.
[door opening, closing.]
Hi.
Hi.
Do you have a minute? Sure.
Come on in.
Jake here? Nope.
He's at Shooter's till closing.
Good.
'Cause I wanted to talk to you about Brooke.
Oh.
This calls for a beer.
You want a soda or something? No.
Billy, I'm serious.
Fine.
What did she do now? It's more about what you could do.
For her and for yourself.
She is really hurt and confused right now.
That is her game, okay? I've seen it a million times.
All I'm asking you to do is go to marriage counseling with her.
She wants one chance to clear things up with you.
She knows she's made mistakes.
Mistakes? The girl's a manipulative misery machine.
My God, if anybody should know that, it should be you.
You saw what she did to your apartment.
Billy, you just see Brooke as the enemy.
You need to look past that to the frightened little girl in her eyes, the girl who tried to take her own life.
You've completely lost your mind.
Billy, stop it! You are the most compassionate man I've ever known.
Can't you spare a little of that for Brooke? No, I can't.
I'm so tired of taking her emotional beatings.
And how can you be asking me to try again with her? What about us? You know? What about what we lost? What about what we talked about before you got married? Oh, for god's sake, Billy, that was our last chance.
Everything's changed since then.
No, it hasn't.
Not really.
Don't.
You once taught me what it meant to reach past your own hurt and touch another human being.
It'd break my heart to think that was all a lie.
[door opening, closing.]
I still don't know what I'm gonna tell Marshall when he asks to see Jane.
Wait a minute.
You told him that she's gonna be in the meeting? Well, I had to get him here before I could convince him that I don't need her.
You got a better idea? Yeah, I could have put on a blond wig and stuffed my bra.
Hello, Richard.
Hey.
Nice to see you again.
How are you doing? And this is? Uh, Jo Reynolds, John Marshall.
Jo's the staff photographer and layout designer, John.
Good to meet you.
Richard, I knew you wouldn't mind, but Fashion Days magazine has Arthur here, a reporter, following me around on a typical workday.
You know, national magazine, big spread, could be good for all of us that is, assuming that I like the work.
[laughing.]
That's a joke.
Oh.
No, no, don't write that down.
I always like Jane's designs.
By the way, where is she? Uh-- Jane's, uh The truth is, John, is [man.]
Here you go, Jane.
[Jane.]
Thank you.
She's here.
Sorry, I'm late.
I'm moving everywhere a little slower these days.
Jane, my God, what happened to you? Oh, nothing really.
Just a little mishap.
I'll be back on my feet in no time.
Jane, what are-- Has Richard shown you the line yet? Why don't you follow me back to the table and I'll take you through it.
Beep beep! I'd be delighted.
Thank you.
Okay, people.
[overlapping chatter.]
Hi, I'm looking for Alan Ross.
He's an actor.
There's a rehearsal I was invited to see.
Yeah, I think he's over there with those suits.
Quiet, please! Working! And action! We're drawn together, Megan.
Man and woman pulled together the way God intended.
The way no one and nothing could pull us apart.
[applauding.]
Alan, oh-ho-ho, you are a natural lady killer.
You're lucky I'm so damn old or I would drag you to my office and do you in a second.
[both laughing.]
Oh.
Listen, Gloria, I'd like you to meet my--uh friend, Matt.
He's, um, here to see the taping.
Oh, that's nice.
Do me a favor, Matt, and stand right back over there out of the way.
There are a lot of people trying to do their work here, not just your-- friend.
All right, come on, guys.
The actors have to act, we have to talk numbers, okay? That's our producer.
She's something else, huh? Yeah, she is.
And hostile, too.
"Friend?" Oh, come on.
She knows you're gay? This isn't issue central here, Matt.
This is work.
You're right.
And I don't play games, Alan.
Do you understand? Rehearsal.
Wesley and Veronica, let's go.
Look, um, that's me.
Watch my scene, okay? And tell me what you think.
I just did.
I think it stinks.
I'm telling you, Michael.
The old Kimberly is back and she is more dangerous than ever.
Clever, conniving.
Syd, this should go to our insurance carrier.
I can't believe I fell for her old line again.
When all she's really after is to destroy us all.
Mm? And how is she going to do that? By digging into our lives.
Turning us against each other like a pack of wild animals.
I mean, she's already trying to get people to believe that I had something to do with Jane's problems.
You did.
I was there, remember? You had her halfway to Catalina when Jake showed up.
Uh, this is Peter's.
You should really pay more attention to your job.
I am not talking about that time.
Anyway, I think you should move back in with me, Michael.
I mean, with Kimberly out there loose, we need to watch each other's backs.
She is dangerous.
What in God's name are you eating? A bagel.
[garbled.]
Peanut butter.
Mayonnaise.
That's revolting.
You're the one who's dangerous around here.
You just don't know how to eat.
Well, people, I think we have ourselves a deal.
Jane, it's always nice to see your work.
Well, thank you.
Really, John, Richard was instrumental in the design.
I think it's great that you two support each other, but let's get real.
I wouldn't trust Richard with a design board any more than I would trust you with a factory invoice.
But that's why you two have such a good partnership.
Jo, by the way, that was excellent photography.
Come on, Arthur.
Well [clearing throat.]
Well, he's right, you know? We had a good partnership.
Um, maybe it's time to put the bad blood behind us and, uh, you come back home.
I know that Jo had something to do with you being here today, so why don't the three of us just get together again and put the rag trade on its ear? Things aren't really the same here.
Maybe you and Jo should talk first.
Yeah, Jane has a point, Richard, but it would be nice to work together again.
Be friends again, too.
I'd like that.
I think we all would.
Brooke, I spoke to the president of Lindy Toys and he's still waiting for that aggressive new campaign that you promised him last week.
Yes, I'll have that ready in a couple days.
Maybe if-- maybe if Billy could help me with the copy? I'm very busy.
No.
You just hate me, that's all.
We're going to therapy tonight, we don't have to start here.
Please, can we stop this? I'll assist Brooke.
A note of maturity.
Thank you.
Now, let's try and see if we can focus on work instead of our personal dramas.
Excuse me.
Amanda, can I see you for a second? Bobby, I'm in the middle of a meeting.
I know, I need to talk to you now.
That's it for now, everyone.
I'm sorry to do this, Amanda.
You should be.
Look, you and I have got to get away.
We're working too hard, we need time together, so I'm gonna take you away.
A long weekend, all right? So, let's go.
Why don't you just hit me with a club and drag me out by the hair? I would love to go somewhere with you, but you can't just bust in here like this.
Um, Amanda? It's a pretty light load this week, I could easily cover for you.
Alison, stay out of this.
Come on, Amanda, I wouldn't do this if it wasn't very important.
I love you.
You really are a bull in a china shop, aren't you? Alison, you handle things for the next couple of days, but no palace coups.
Promise.
Thanks, baby.
You won't be sorry.
Ah-- not in public.
[telephone rings.]
Dr.
Burns.
Dr.
Burns, it's Alycia Barnett.
Alycia.
I've been expecting your call.
Pretty self-confident, aren't you? Well, you have to be.
You know, it's a big ugly world out there.
So I've heard.
What is it that you want from me? A little insight into Bobby's cable venture.
I smell an opportunity for a quick return here and I'm being frozen out.
And you think I can, uh, melt things for you? Well, you might.
I'm always interested in spending time with a-- a beautiful, intelligent woman such as yourself.
Mm-hmm.
Tell you what, doctor.
I'll meet you for lunch tomorrow.
I have a few questions of my own.
I'm an open book, counselor.
We'll see, won't we? I'm glad you finally decided to come in for your B-12 shot.
You know, this stuff will really perk you right up.
Thanks for the help, Michael.
Grateful.
Listen, I know this is silly for a physician to say, but I'd rather not have it in my arm.
I'm afraid I'd peek and faint dead away.
How would you like me to do this? Well, you're familiar with this area of my body.
Why don't you shoot me here? Yeah.
I can do that.
Why don't you turn around? Okay those are new garters, aren't they? Mm-hmm.
[gasps.]
Ow! Ooh, that does prick a little.
Yeah.
Why don't you get up on the table there before you do get faint, huh? Oh, wow.
Michael-- Oh, I am I am feeling a little woozy.
Well, that's because I didn't give you a B-12 shot, I'm afraid.
I gave you a form of truth serum, amobarbital.
It'll wear off in about 20 minutes and then you'll be able to walk around fine.
Michael, you're the worst human being on the planet.
Well, I've had some competition from you, Dr.
Shaw.
Now Sydney's all upset because she says you're out to get her and me and maybe some other people, too.
Is that true? No.
I don't want to hurt anybody.
Then who planted the phenobarbital in Jane's drink? Hm? I can't say.
That's confidential.
Come on.
Who did it? Sydney did it.
I knew it.
Just because she's jealous of her sister.
And are you sure you don't have plans to hurt me? Michael, I'm so angry at you for doing this to me.
No I could never hurt you again.
[giggling.]
I love you.
I love you.
I love you with all my heart and soul.
Me.
You love me.
Yes.
It's so sad but I always have.
And I always will.
Thank you, Amy.
You know what? And I would love to see any other interesting cardiac charts that come through.
I'll let you know, Matt.
And you're gonna be one heck of a doctor.
Thanks.
Excuse me.
Matt Fielding? Yeah.
Hi.
I'm David Erikson.
I took your place at Social Services.
Oh, great.
Look, I was wondering if I could ask you a favor.
Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
You know, also, I wanted to tell you a lot of us are very grateful for the way that you handled the homophobic old geezer, Dr.
Hobbs.
Makes it a little easier to breathe around here.
Are you saying you're Yeah.
Completely gay.
Completely open, completely proud of it.
A happy coincidence I got your old job, huh? Anyway, it was a courageous thing you did.
Thanks.
It was no big deal.
What can I do for you now? Well, I've got some bureaucratic hurdles that I need a little advice on.
I was thinking maybe we could, uh, meet after work? Get a drink, go over it? Yeah, yeah, we could do that.
I'm busy tonight you know, I'm seeing someone.
[both chuckling.]
I'm not coming on to you, Matt, although my mother would love it if I brought home a doctor.
Tell you what, why don't you, uh, drop by your old office in the next couple of days? Thanks again.
Good to meet ya.
Yeah, nice meeting you.
You have a lot of explaining to do, doctor.
And I use that term very loosely.
Sydney, please, sit down and tell me what the problem is.
I don't have time to sit down.
I'm on my way to the head of this hospital to have you thrown out on your ear for breach of patient/doctor confidentiality.
Give me my files now.
No.
Now, what is this all about? You tell Michael about the Jane fiasco.
He comes home, throws me out of the beach house, threatening to call the cops and you don't have the faintest idea why I'm upset? God, you are not only a quack, you're stupid.
Sydney, I did tell Michael about you and Jane, but only because he injected me with truth serum.
Oh, come on.
I did not just fall off a turnip truck.
I know it's absurd, but it's true.
Think a moment, okay? What man do you know who'd do that? Who is the one individual we both know who's absolutely capable of anything, and has done most of it to the both of us? Actually, that does sound like something he would do.
[sighing.]
What am I going to do now? I've got no place to live.
Well, I do feel partly responsible for what's happened.
You can stay with me for a while.
In my apartment? Well, my name's on the lease now but you would feel right at home.
All right.
Fine.
Just once I would like to end up on top.
One time.
Pfuhhh.
Have you seen Billy lately? I need to talk to him.
Um, no, I'm sorry, I haven't.
I think he went home early.
Brooke Campbell? Yes.
This is for you.
What is it? I don't know.
Maybe they found some of daddy's money hidden away.
No.
He wouldn't do it.
Not like this.
Who? What? Billy is suing me for divorce.
[giggling.]
Ahh I have to admit, this was a great idea.
Goofing off is a whole new concept for me.
Yeah.
[sighing.]
What's going on with you? You haven't said more than three words since we got here.
I'm sorry.
It's just that you took a risk being with me.
You gave up another guy, and I don't feel like I've done anything for you.
What are you talking about? You're the first man I ever loved, and against all odds, we're finally together.
That's all I need.
So come on, lighten up already.
My family's done great harm to you.
I'm always gonna be a part of that.
Don't do this.
What happened happened to me, understand? You had nothing to do with it.
And if I thought for a second that you did, I wouldn't be here.
I know, I know.
Nothing bad will ever happen to you again.
Because I won't let it.
I don't want you to feel guilty, I don't want you to protect me.
I just want you to be happy and love me.
Think you can do that? Yeah.
I guess I can.
That's all I want.
That's all I want.
Billy! How can you do this? We're talking.
We're working this out.
I've packed up most of your things.
If there's anything missing, you can arrange it with Amanda to get it when I'm not here.
Look at me! I'm your wife! I love you.
Don't do this.
It's done, Brooke.
Good-bye.
Good-bye? Good-bye? Where am I supposed to go? Stay with some of your rich friends.
I really don't know.
No! I will not let you do this! You made a vow! You said you loved me! I'm sorry.
I really am.
Billy? Kimberly, Kimberly, good news.
If it's from you, it can't be.
No, Sydney is finally out of my house, out of my life, thanks to you.
Now I have all the room in the world for the woman who truly loves me.
You are one sick puppy.
Come on, Kimberly, let's put the past behind us, shall we? Michael, I was starting to have feelings for you again, but then you show yourself to be the same old lying, scheming, slimy, dishonest Mancini.
Whoah, that's a lot of adjectives for one guy.
You drugged me! There's no difference between what you did to me and what Sydney did to Jane.
Oh, I'd say there is.
One: you're not rolling around in a wheelchair.
Now come on, I slipped you a Mickey, that's all.
It was harmless.
No, it wasn't.
You know, I wanted more than anything to have trust in you again.
But you killed it, as thoughtlessly as you would kill a fly.
Never again, Mancini.
Hi.
Hi.
I guess the adventure in the Pacific didn't scare you away from water.
Nope.
Look around.
No wheelchair.
Yeah, I heard.
I'm happy for you.
I want to apologize for being so rough on your sister.
I know it upset you.
Oh, it's all right.
It's nice to be with a person who cares about someone besides themselves.
It's pretty rare around here.
Yeah, I'd say so.
Do you think you could use some of that compassion on me? I'm still a little unsure on my feet.
[laughing.]
How did that happen? No good deed goes unpunished, buster.
Jane, you're out of the chair, that's great! Yeah.
It feels great, too.
I bet.
And I'm happy you were able to come on a Saturday.
We can get an early start on the line and then discuss which pieces Marshall will want in quantity.
Yeah, we need to talk about all this, I-- Jane, you're on your feet, how wonderful.
Yeah, thank you.
Yeah, Richard and I are very happy you're back with the company.
Well, partners, let's get to work.
Yeah, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
Um-- Ms.
Mancini? Yes, everything in there goes, including the desk files and supplies.
Wait a minute.
What are you doing? Look, you guys, I've had a change of heart.
I realize now that relationships started in lies can't ever produce anything of value.
And I am sorry for my part in that, especially between us, Richard.
Jane, I appreciate you coming clean and all, but Marshall's gonna walk.
Well, you can use my name for that deal.
But after that, you guys are on your own, and so am I.
I just need to get back to the basics.
Do my own work, you know? Succeed or fail on my own, without manipulating anybody.
I have never heard such a patented bunch of crap in my entire life.
What are you gonna do, sew your little outfits in your living room? If I have to, yes.
And this is not about hurting the two of you.
Sure as hell feels like it.
Well, I understand you're both angry, but I really do wish you the best.
Excuse me.
The feeling's not mutual.
If you want your files, you better get a lawyer.
Because these are company property.
Fine.
If that's the way you want to play it.
I'll see you around.
Well, I certainly hope you had enough to eat.
Yes, it was a very nice lunch.
Thank you very much.
Well, you're very welcome.
Let's go over this one more time, for me, okay? Now, you won't tell me where Bobby gets his financing.
You won't tell me how or if he's clean.
Now, how is an investor supposed to make a wise choice? It's my understanding Bobby wants nothing to do with you or your money, end of story.
So we might as well talk about something else.
It's a lovely day.
Do you play golf? Oh, no, no, no.
That's a doctor's game.
Lawyers throw darts.
Look, Peter-- I survive this world with hard work and making intelligent alliances.
But if I don't know what someone's really after, I'm not going to step in that direction.
Well, maybe the business isn't that important at all.
Maybe what I'm really interested in is you.
I find it hard to believe that you would go through so much trouble to get a date.
Let's put it this way-- I think we can find a way to benefit each other on a number of levels.
Maybe.
We'll just see.
Oh! Next time, you call me.
Ah.
Thank you.
Tonight I think we'll stop at one bottle of Chardonnay.
Oh.
Did you have a problem with my behavior last night? [chuckling.]
No.
I loved it.
Actually, I've never known a woman that enthusiastic.
What can I say? You inspire me.
I'm sorry to interrupt.
Mr.
Parezi, there is a message for you.
What is it? Nothing.
Just some business.
Do me a favor, all right? Don't leave the table.
Wait for me here.
I'll be back as soon as I can.
Don't be ridiculous.
Something's wrong, I want to know what it is.
Just give me five minutes.
Promise.
Can I show you our dessert menu? I don't eat dessert and I don't stay on command.
Excuse me, have you seen Mr.
Parezi? Yes.
He met some gentlemen and I believe they went to his room.
Thank you.
Bobby? Bobby? [gasping.]
Well, look who's here, my youngest son's killer.
Come right in.
Sit down, young lady.
Bobby, I thought this was over.
It will be soon.
Have a little patience, miss.
I'm sorry, Amanda.
Don't talk, son.
Listen.
Not gonna let you do this.
I said listen! Now, you refused to do what I asked about this girl.
First one excuse, and then another.
And now you're sleeping with her? You're having sex with the woman that murdered your brother?! Does that seem right to you?! No, I understand.
You think you love her, so much that you would betray me.
But I know that you want to make it right.
So you're gonna choose, Bobby.
You're going to choose who's gonna live, because one of you has gotta die.
Now, which one is it gonna be, Bobby? Is it gonna be you or is it gonna be the woman that murdered your brother?
Jane, you should have called me.
No, I'm only getting better if I force the issue.
And the only way not to be left to drown again is if I double my determination and my physical therapy.
Can I at least get you a cup of coffee? Maybe some orange juice, thank you.
Thanks for staying last night, Jake, and for saving my life.
No big deal.
It was to me.
Thanks.
Jake, I almost died out there last night.
But after you pulled me out, I realized that it wasn't Sydney's fault.
Right.
She only left you out there to drown, Jane.
No, she just couldn't stand being my caretaker.
No one should have to be.
I have to be able rely on myself.
[knocking.]
Alone.
That's all fine, but your sister's not off the hook as far as I'm concerned.
Jake, hi.
I heard Jane was back.
Oh, yeah.
Right over there, forgiving attempted murder.
What? Never mind, he's just being overprotective.
It's good to see you.
You, too.
I'm glad you're back in the building.
I thought Sydney was taking care of you out at the beach house.
Oh, she did that, all right.
That wheelchair is better than cement shoes.
[knocking.]
Well, if it isn't the fox.
Welcome to the henhouse.
I'm here to see Jane.
Right.
I should probably search you for weapons first.
Jake, let her in.
I brought you these.
I'm hoping there was no hard feelings about last night.
That's sweet, Sydney.
Thank you.
What exactly happened? In a nutshell? Sydney was trying to get lucky last night, so she threw her crippled sister into the ocean because she was in the way.
You, shut up.
It was an accident! You know me, Jake-- I wouldn't.
I couldn't But you did, didn't you? Oh, I forgot.
I'm being judged by perfect Jake, the white knight with the IQ of a rock.
Would you guys, stop it, please? Uh-- come on, Sydney.
I'll walk you out.
Well-- For God's sakes, I was trying to make up.
[door opening.]
What? Turn the music up all the way Want to feel it down to my bones Turn the music up all the way It's the only way to rock and roll Turn the music up all the way Do it to me if you know what I mean Turn the music up all the way Everybody let me hear you scream Let me take you to it I'll take you all the way I'm gonna overdo it 'Cause that's the way I play Morning, you big lunkhead.
How about a kiss? You keep calling me names, Amanda, I'm gonna have to shut you up.
Go ahead and try.
[telephone ringing.]
Don't answer it.
[telephone ringing.]
It's gotta be Alycia about the cable license.
No.
Good news, Alycia? This is your father, son, and I'm-- I'm a little upset with you.
Things haven't gone exactly the way I planned.
I'd like you to come down to Miami for a talk.
Look, there's not a lot for us to talk about.
You look, son! If Amanda Woodward's still alive, there's a hell of a lot for us to talk about! You haven't taken care of it, now have you? I told you I couldn't do that.
You can and you will.
Or else.
Look, I can't get into this now.
Now, Mr.
Parezi, it's time to get back to business.
Bobby? Who was that? Nobody.
It doesn't matter.
I don't fall for the strong silent act.
Tell me what's going on.
Simple: I don't have time to waste lying around.
Being with me is a waste? Don't get all sensitive on me, Amanda.
You know what I mean.
No, I know you're not telling me something.
I gotta get going.
[sighing.]
I can't believe this.
Now everybody is blaming me for one little slip-up at the beach house.
Jake is ready to start a lynch mob.
Goody-two-shoes Alison is probably running all over the building with the gossip, and pretty soon the entire bunch of self-righteous losers will know that I did the pills and I will be drawn and quartered on the steps of City Hall.
Sydney, forget the pills.
That's ancient history.
Oh, that's easy for you to say when your head's not in the noose.
How did I ever let you talk me into this in the first place? No, I didn't talk you into anything.
Sydney, what we really need to look at here is your deep-seated hostility towards your sister.
I love my sister, but I do have a deep-seated will to survive.
Sydney, I have what you said last week right here in my notes, I think.
"God, I'd be so much better off if Jane had just died.
" Now, it's obvious that this shows a subconscious desire to harm Jane.
I should have known.
You're gonna turn this against me.
You are gonna spill everything I told you, and get me thrown in jail.
Don't be ridiculous.
That's unethical.
I would never do that.
The hell you wouldn't.
You haven't changed at all.
You cooked this whole thing up.
Well, you are not gonna get me this time.
Sydney? Sydney! Sydney, please, please, please.
I'm trying to help you.
Trust me.
I'd trust a rabid dog first.
What was that drama all about? Well, I'm sure it's no news to you, but that girl has serious issues to work out.
Do you want to get a cup of coffee? Sure, but can I ask you this? How come you're being so nice to me again? I don't know, Michael, even when I've hated you, I still think you're kinda cute.
Well, I'd return the compliment, but, to be truthful, you look exhausted.
You always were brutally honest.
Hey, you're beautiful, even with circles under your eyes.
But you should give yourself a B-12 shot.
Yeah, I've been burning the candle at both ends between trying to get my psych residency and my intern duties, but, I'm not much of one for self-injections.
I could do it for you.
Come by anytime.
Might help, but right now, I'd settle for some coffee and conversation if you don't mind.
Sounds good to me.
Billy? I was hoping we could talk.
I'm on a deadline.
I know.
And I know that I have no right to ask this, but I was hoping we could work through what's happened between us and find a way to start again.
Please? If I ever meant anything to you? You never did.
All right? I'm sorry for that remark.
But I can't deal with you right now.
Besides, we have said everything there is to say.
And I'd just appreciate it if you'd leave me alone.
Brooke? Are you all right? No, I'm not.
It's Billy.
All I want is for him to go to a marriage counselor with me, but he won't even talk to me.
I can't stand it.
I've destroyed the only good thing in my life.
Will you talk to him? Oh, Brooke, I don't know if I want to get in the middle of this.
Please, just talk to him, if only because once I was your stepdaughter.
[door opening.]
From the look of things, this isn't a business discussion.
Brooke, go clean up.
You look like a wreck.
Amanda, come on, that girl's gone through hell! I don't really care, and you really shouldn't.
Line 2 is Mr.
Parezi for you.
I'll take it here.
Well, this better be an abject apology for jumping out of bed so early this morning.
Wait a second.
Can I have some privacy, please? Well, Bobby, down on your knees? I don't do that for anyone, sweetheart.
But I am sorry about this morning.
It's just that business hasn't been going smooth lately.
Well, business is never smooth.
Maybe we could take off the rough edges at my place tonight.
I've got to work late.
Let's make it tomorrow night.
There's actually some things that we need to talk about.
Sounds ominous.
You sure it can wait? Yeah, I'm sure.
I'll pick you up around 7:00? All right.
I'll see you then.
Talk to you later.
We're in a holding pattern on all fronts.
Constructing satellite download stations, power grids, and leasing laid cable access.
So? You're the lawyer, Alycia.
Tell me what the problem is.
Your stubbornness.
Our application is stuck in a bureaucratic soup.
And the legislator who can help us is still waiting for a campaign contribution from you.
He wants a hundred grand, Alycia.
Now you know and I know that's a bribe.
I won't do it.
Fine.
But understand, this whole thing can go down the toilet.
We do it by the book.
Anything else? Dr.
Peter Burns is here to see you.
You assisted him in a malpractice situation.
I know who he is.
Let's see him.
Show in Dr.
Burns, please.
I wish you'd let me handle this license.
You could have complete deniability.
No.
Hi.
I hope I'm not interrupting a discussion here.
No, Peter.
I believe you're acquainted with my attorney, Alycia Barnett.
Oh, yes.
It's always a pleasure.
Now, what the hell do you want? Well, you never were one to beat around the bush, huh? I'll get right to it.
I've got some extra capital along with other some physician friends with discretionary funds who are looking for a new venture to invest in.
Look someplace else.
Bobby.
Oh, come on.
That cable company looks good.
And I hold no grudge about our previous competition.
Good.
Neither do I.
The problem is I don't trust you.
And I don't do business with people I don't trust.
All right.
Well, I'll leave my card with your attorney.
Now, if I can be of any help-- after all, I know a lot of people around here-- don't hesitate to call.
Good-bye, Peter.
Throw his card away.
If he calls, don't return it.
Now, why don't you get on the phone and try to find an honest way around our problem? Jane, it's Jo.
It's open.
Come on in.
So, how are you doing? Oh, much better.
More feeling and control come back every day.
That's great.
Yeah, the courtyard's all abuzz with your little adventure in the ocean.
Mm.
Oh-- do you want to sit down? So, what's up? [sighing.]
Um [clearing throat.]
Richard's in a jam.
Or, he and I are, but, anyway.
If he knew I was coming to you, he would kill me.
Well, we've got this meeting with his big distributor, John Marshall.
He's the biggest.
Yeah.
And he's expecting to see you with us at this meeting.
Otherwise, no deal.
Jane, Richard needs your help or his line is gonna sit on the rack.
I mean, look, he did help you by pulling you into his company in the first place.
The way I look at it, I helped him by bringing in a hell of a lot of good ideas.
Yeah, of course.
Then you two worked very hard to get me out of the company.
And you won.
So-- what can I say? Payback's a bitch.
Yes, it is.
[door opening, closing.]
Hi.
Hi.
Do you have a minute? Sure.
Come on in.
Jake here? Nope.
He's at Shooter's till closing.
Good.
'Cause I wanted to talk to you about Brooke.
Oh.
This calls for a beer.
You want a soda or something? No.
Billy, I'm serious.
Fine.
What did she do now? It's more about what you could do.
For her and for yourself.
She is really hurt and confused right now.
That is her game, okay? I've seen it a million times.
All I'm asking you to do is go to marriage counseling with her.
She wants one chance to clear things up with you.
She knows she's made mistakes.
Mistakes? The girl's a manipulative misery machine.
My God, if anybody should know that, it should be you.
You saw what she did to your apartment.
Billy, you just see Brooke as the enemy.
You need to look past that to the frightened little girl in her eyes, the girl who tried to take her own life.
You've completely lost your mind.
Billy, stop it! You are the most compassionate man I've ever known.
Can't you spare a little of that for Brooke? No, I can't.
I'm so tired of taking her emotional beatings.
And how can you be asking me to try again with her? What about us? You know? What about what we lost? What about what we talked about before you got married? Oh, for god's sake, Billy, that was our last chance.
Everything's changed since then.
No, it hasn't.
Not really.
Don't.
You once taught me what it meant to reach past your own hurt and touch another human being.
It'd break my heart to think that was all a lie.
[door opening, closing.]
I still don't know what I'm gonna tell Marshall when he asks to see Jane.
Wait a minute.
You told him that she's gonna be in the meeting? Well, I had to get him here before I could convince him that I don't need her.
You got a better idea? Yeah, I could have put on a blond wig and stuffed my bra.
Hello, Richard.
Hey.
Nice to see you again.
How are you doing? And this is? Uh, Jo Reynolds, John Marshall.
Jo's the staff photographer and layout designer, John.
Good to meet you.
Richard, I knew you wouldn't mind, but Fashion Days magazine has Arthur here, a reporter, following me around on a typical workday.
You know, national magazine, big spread, could be good for all of us that is, assuming that I like the work.
[laughing.]
That's a joke.
Oh.
No, no, don't write that down.
I always like Jane's designs.
By the way, where is she? Uh-- Jane's, uh The truth is, John, is [man.]
Here you go, Jane.
[Jane.]
Thank you.
She's here.
Sorry, I'm late.
I'm moving everywhere a little slower these days.
Jane, my God, what happened to you? Oh, nothing really.
Just a little mishap.
I'll be back on my feet in no time.
Jane, what are-- Has Richard shown you the line yet? Why don't you follow me back to the table and I'll take you through it.
Beep beep! I'd be delighted.
Thank you.
Okay, people.
[overlapping chatter.]
Hi, I'm looking for Alan Ross.
He's an actor.
There's a rehearsal I was invited to see.
Yeah, I think he's over there with those suits.
Quiet, please! Working! And action! We're drawn together, Megan.
Man and woman pulled together the way God intended.
The way no one and nothing could pull us apart.
[applauding.]
Alan, oh-ho-ho, you are a natural lady killer.
You're lucky I'm so damn old or I would drag you to my office and do you in a second.
[both laughing.]
Oh.
Listen, Gloria, I'd like you to meet my--uh friend, Matt.
He's, um, here to see the taping.
Oh, that's nice.
Do me a favor, Matt, and stand right back over there out of the way.
There are a lot of people trying to do their work here, not just your-- friend.
All right, come on, guys.
The actors have to act, we have to talk numbers, okay? That's our producer.
She's something else, huh? Yeah, she is.
And hostile, too.
"Friend?" Oh, come on.
She knows you're gay? This isn't issue central here, Matt.
This is work.
You're right.
And I don't play games, Alan.
Do you understand? Rehearsal.
Wesley and Veronica, let's go.
Look, um, that's me.
Watch my scene, okay? And tell me what you think.
I just did.
I think it stinks.
I'm telling you, Michael.
The old Kimberly is back and she is more dangerous than ever.
Clever, conniving.
Syd, this should go to our insurance carrier.
I can't believe I fell for her old line again.
When all she's really after is to destroy us all.
Mm? And how is she going to do that? By digging into our lives.
Turning us against each other like a pack of wild animals.
I mean, she's already trying to get people to believe that I had something to do with Jane's problems.
You did.
I was there, remember? You had her halfway to Catalina when Jake showed up.
Uh, this is Peter's.
You should really pay more attention to your job.
I am not talking about that time.
Anyway, I think you should move back in with me, Michael.
I mean, with Kimberly out there loose, we need to watch each other's backs.
She is dangerous.
What in God's name are you eating? A bagel.
[garbled.]
Peanut butter.
Mayonnaise.
That's revolting.
You're the one who's dangerous around here.
You just don't know how to eat.
Well, people, I think we have ourselves a deal.
Jane, it's always nice to see your work.
Well, thank you.
Really, John, Richard was instrumental in the design.
I think it's great that you two support each other, but let's get real.
I wouldn't trust Richard with a design board any more than I would trust you with a factory invoice.
But that's why you two have such a good partnership.
Jo, by the way, that was excellent photography.
Come on, Arthur.
Well [clearing throat.]
Well, he's right, you know? We had a good partnership.
Um, maybe it's time to put the bad blood behind us and, uh, you come back home.
I know that Jo had something to do with you being here today, so why don't the three of us just get together again and put the rag trade on its ear? Things aren't really the same here.
Maybe you and Jo should talk first.
Yeah, Jane has a point, Richard, but it would be nice to work together again.
Be friends again, too.
I'd like that.
I think we all would.
Brooke, I spoke to the president of Lindy Toys and he's still waiting for that aggressive new campaign that you promised him last week.
Yes, I'll have that ready in a couple days.
Maybe if-- maybe if Billy could help me with the copy? I'm very busy.
No.
You just hate me, that's all.
We're going to therapy tonight, we don't have to start here.
Please, can we stop this? I'll assist Brooke.
A note of maturity.
Thank you.
Now, let's try and see if we can focus on work instead of our personal dramas.
Excuse me.
Amanda, can I see you for a second? Bobby, I'm in the middle of a meeting.
I know, I need to talk to you now.
That's it for now, everyone.
I'm sorry to do this, Amanda.
You should be.
Look, you and I have got to get away.
We're working too hard, we need time together, so I'm gonna take you away.
A long weekend, all right? So, let's go.
Why don't you just hit me with a club and drag me out by the hair? I would love to go somewhere with you, but you can't just bust in here like this.
Um, Amanda? It's a pretty light load this week, I could easily cover for you.
Alison, stay out of this.
Come on, Amanda, I wouldn't do this if it wasn't very important.
I love you.
You really are a bull in a china shop, aren't you? Alison, you handle things for the next couple of days, but no palace coups.
Promise.
Thanks, baby.
You won't be sorry.
Ah-- not in public.
[telephone rings.]
Dr.
Burns.
Dr.
Burns, it's Alycia Barnett.
Alycia.
I've been expecting your call.
Pretty self-confident, aren't you? Well, you have to be.
You know, it's a big ugly world out there.
So I've heard.
What is it that you want from me? A little insight into Bobby's cable venture.
I smell an opportunity for a quick return here and I'm being frozen out.
And you think I can, uh, melt things for you? Well, you might.
I'm always interested in spending time with a-- a beautiful, intelligent woman such as yourself.
Mm-hmm.
Tell you what, doctor.
I'll meet you for lunch tomorrow.
I have a few questions of my own.
I'm an open book, counselor.
We'll see, won't we? I'm glad you finally decided to come in for your B-12 shot.
You know, this stuff will really perk you right up.
Thanks for the help, Michael.
Grateful.
Listen, I know this is silly for a physician to say, but I'd rather not have it in my arm.
I'm afraid I'd peek and faint dead away.
How would you like me to do this? Well, you're familiar with this area of my body.
Why don't you shoot me here? Yeah.
I can do that.
Why don't you turn around? Okay those are new garters, aren't they? Mm-hmm.
[gasps.]
Ow! Ooh, that does prick a little.
Yeah.
Why don't you get up on the table there before you do get faint, huh? Oh, wow.
Michael-- Oh, I am I am feeling a little woozy.
Well, that's because I didn't give you a B-12 shot, I'm afraid.
I gave you a form of truth serum, amobarbital.
It'll wear off in about 20 minutes and then you'll be able to walk around fine.
Michael, you're the worst human being on the planet.
Well, I've had some competition from you, Dr.
Shaw.
Now Sydney's all upset because she says you're out to get her and me and maybe some other people, too.
Is that true? No.
I don't want to hurt anybody.
Then who planted the phenobarbital in Jane's drink? Hm? I can't say.
That's confidential.
Come on.
Who did it? Sydney did it.
I knew it.
Just because she's jealous of her sister.
And are you sure you don't have plans to hurt me? Michael, I'm so angry at you for doing this to me.
No I could never hurt you again.
[giggling.]
I love you.
I love you.
I love you with all my heart and soul.
Me.
You love me.
Yes.
It's so sad but I always have.
And I always will.
Thank you, Amy.
You know what? And I would love to see any other interesting cardiac charts that come through.
I'll let you know, Matt.
And you're gonna be one heck of a doctor.
Thanks.
Excuse me.
Matt Fielding? Yeah.
Hi.
I'm David Erikson.
I took your place at Social Services.
Oh, great.
Look, I was wondering if I could ask you a favor.
Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
You know, also, I wanted to tell you a lot of us are very grateful for the way that you handled the homophobic old geezer, Dr.
Hobbs.
Makes it a little easier to breathe around here.
Are you saying you're Yeah.
Completely gay.
Completely open, completely proud of it.
A happy coincidence I got your old job, huh? Anyway, it was a courageous thing you did.
Thanks.
It was no big deal.
What can I do for you now? Well, I've got some bureaucratic hurdles that I need a little advice on.
I was thinking maybe we could, uh, meet after work? Get a drink, go over it? Yeah, yeah, we could do that.
I'm busy tonight you know, I'm seeing someone.
[both chuckling.]
I'm not coming on to you, Matt, although my mother would love it if I brought home a doctor.
Tell you what, why don't you, uh, drop by your old office in the next couple of days? Thanks again.
Good to meet ya.
Yeah, nice meeting you.
You have a lot of explaining to do, doctor.
And I use that term very loosely.
Sydney, please, sit down and tell me what the problem is.
I don't have time to sit down.
I'm on my way to the head of this hospital to have you thrown out on your ear for breach of patient/doctor confidentiality.
Give me my files now.
No.
Now, what is this all about? You tell Michael about the Jane fiasco.
He comes home, throws me out of the beach house, threatening to call the cops and you don't have the faintest idea why I'm upset? God, you are not only a quack, you're stupid.
Sydney, I did tell Michael about you and Jane, but only because he injected me with truth serum.
Oh, come on.
I did not just fall off a turnip truck.
I know it's absurd, but it's true.
Think a moment, okay? What man do you know who'd do that? Who is the one individual we both know who's absolutely capable of anything, and has done most of it to the both of us? Actually, that does sound like something he would do.
[sighing.]
What am I going to do now? I've got no place to live.
Well, I do feel partly responsible for what's happened.
You can stay with me for a while.
In my apartment? Well, my name's on the lease now but you would feel right at home.
All right.
Fine.
Just once I would like to end up on top.
One time.
Pfuhhh.
Have you seen Billy lately? I need to talk to him.
Um, no, I'm sorry, I haven't.
I think he went home early.
Brooke Campbell? Yes.
This is for you.
What is it? I don't know.
Maybe they found some of daddy's money hidden away.
No.
He wouldn't do it.
Not like this.
Who? What? Billy is suing me for divorce.
[giggling.]
Ahh I have to admit, this was a great idea.
Goofing off is a whole new concept for me.
Yeah.
[sighing.]
What's going on with you? You haven't said more than three words since we got here.
I'm sorry.
It's just that you took a risk being with me.
You gave up another guy, and I don't feel like I've done anything for you.
What are you talking about? You're the first man I ever loved, and against all odds, we're finally together.
That's all I need.
So come on, lighten up already.
My family's done great harm to you.
I'm always gonna be a part of that.
Don't do this.
What happened happened to me, understand? You had nothing to do with it.
And if I thought for a second that you did, I wouldn't be here.
I know, I know.
Nothing bad will ever happen to you again.
Because I won't let it.
I don't want you to feel guilty, I don't want you to protect me.
I just want you to be happy and love me.
Think you can do that? Yeah.
I guess I can.
That's all I want.
That's all I want.
Billy! How can you do this? We're talking.
We're working this out.
I've packed up most of your things.
If there's anything missing, you can arrange it with Amanda to get it when I'm not here.
Look at me! I'm your wife! I love you.
Don't do this.
It's done, Brooke.
Good-bye.
Good-bye? Good-bye? Where am I supposed to go? Stay with some of your rich friends.
I really don't know.
No! I will not let you do this! You made a vow! You said you loved me! I'm sorry.
I really am.
Billy? Kimberly, Kimberly, good news.
If it's from you, it can't be.
No, Sydney is finally out of my house, out of my life, thanks to you.
Now I have all the room in the world for the woman who truly loves me.
You are one sick puppy.
Come on, Kimberly, let's put the past behind us, shall we? Michael, I was starting to have feelings for you again, but then you show yourself to be the same old lying, scheming, slimy, dishonest Mancini.
Whoah, that's a lot of adjectives for one guy.
You drugged me! There's no difference between what you did to me and what Sydney did to Jane.
Oh, I'd say there is.
One: you're not rolling around in a wheelchair.
Now come on, I slipped you a Mickey, that's all.
It was harmless.
No, it wasn't.
You know, I wanted more than anything to have trust in you again.
But you killed it, as thoughtlessly as you would kill a fly.
Never again, Mancini.
Hi.
Hi.
I guess the adventure in the Pacific didn't scare you away from water.
Nope.
Look around.
No wheelchair.
Yeah, I heard.
I'm happy for you.
I want to apologize for being so rough on your sister.
I know it upset you.
Oh, it's all right.
It's nice to be with a person who cares about someone besides themselves.
It's pretty rare around here.
Yeah, I'd say so.
Do you think you could use some of that compassion on me? I'm still a little unsure on my feet.
[laughing.]
How did that happen? No good deed goes unpunished, buster.
Jane, you're out of the chair, that's great! Yeah.
It feels great, too.
I bet.
And I'm happy you were able to come on a Saturday.
We can get an early start on the line and then discuss which pieces Marshall will want in quantity.
Yeah, we need to talk about all this, I-- Jane, you're on your feet, how wonderful.
Yeah, thank you.
Yeah, Richard and I are very happy you're back with the company.
Well, partners, let's get to work.
Yeah, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
Um-- Ms.
Mancini? Yes, everything in there goes, including the desk files and supplies.
Wait a minute.
What are you doing? Look, you guys, I've had a change of heart.
I realize now that relationships started in lies can't ever produce anything of value.
And I am sorry for my part in that, especially between us, Richard.
Jane, I appreciate you coming clean and all, but Marshall's gonna walk.
Well, you can use my name for that deal.
But after that, you guys are on your own, and so am I.
I just need to get back to the basics.
Do my own work, you know? Succeed or fail on my own, without manipulating anybody.
I have never heard such a patented bunch of crap in my entire life.
What are you gonna do, sew your little outfits in your living room? If I have to, yes.
And this is not about hurting the two of you.
Sure as hell feels like it.
Well, I understand you're both angry, but I really do wish you the best.
Excuse me.
The feeling's not mutual.
If you want your files, you better get a lawyer.
Because these are company property.
Fine.
If that's the way you want to play it.
I'll see you around.
Well, I certainly hope you had enough to eat.
Yes, it was a very nice lunch.
Thank you very much.
Well, you're very welcome.
Let's go over this one more time, for me, okay? Now, you won't tell me where Bobby gets his financing.
You won't tell me how or if he's clean.
Now, how is an investor supposed to make a wise choice? It's my understanding Bobby wants nothing to do with you or your money, end of story.
So we might as well talk about something else.
It's a lovely day.
Do you play golf? Oh, no, no, no.
That's a doctor's game.
Lawyers throw darts.
Look, Peter-- I survive this world with hard work and making intelligent alliances.
But if I don't know what someone's really after, I'm not going to step in that direction.
Well, maybe the business isn't that important at all.
Maybe what I'm really interested in is you.
I find it hard to believe that you would go through so much trouble to get a date.
Let's put it this way-- I think we can find a way to benefit each other on a number of levels.
Maybe.
We'll just see.
Oh! Next time, you call me.
Ah.
Thank you.
Tonight I think we'll stop at one bottle of Chardonnay.
Oh.
Did you have a problem with my behavior last night? [chuckling.]
No.
I loved it.
Actually, I've never known a woman that enthusiastic.
What can I say? You inspire me.
I'm sorry to interrupt.
Mr.
Parezi, there is a message for you.
What is it? Nothing.
Just some business.
Do me a favor, all right? Don't leave the table.
Wait for me here.
I'll be back as soon as I can.
Don't be ridiculous.
Something's wrong, I want to know what it is.
Just give me five minutes.
Promise.
Can I show you our dessert menu? I don't eat dessert and I don't stay on command.
Excuse me, have you seen Mr.
Parezi? Yes.
He met some gentlemen and I believe they went to his room.
Thank you.
Bobby? Bobby? [gasping.]
Well, look who's here, my youngest son's killer.
Come right in.
Sit down, young lady.
Bobby, I thought this was over.
It will be soon.
Have a little patience, miss.
I'm sorry, Amanda.
Don't talk, son.
Listen.
Not gonna let you do this.
I said listen! Now, you refused to do what I asked about this girl.
First one excuse, and then another.
And now you're sleeping with her? You're having sex with the woman that murdered your brother?! Does that seem right to you?! No, I understand.
You think you love her, so much that you would betray me.
But I know that you want to make it right.
So you're gonna choose, Bobby.
You're going to choose who's gonna live, because one of you has gotta die.
Now, which one is it gonna be, Bobby? Is it gonna be you or is it gonna be the woman that murdered your brother?