Melrose Place s04e20 Episode Script

Who's it gonna be, Bobby? Not her.
I won't let you do this.
No, this is between me and my father.
No, it's not.
Bobby is more of a son to you than Jack ever was.
You think you knew Jack? You didn't.
He was no golden boy.
He was an abuser, an adulterer, an opportunist.
He couldn't wait for you to die so he could take over your business.
He hated your guts, Vince.
He told me so a hundred times.
Shut up.
And in his honor, you want to kill the only son who ever really loved you? I said shut up! Jack was everything to me.
He was my future.
He didn't take off for his own selfish reasons.
He stayed.
I oughta put a bullet in your head for saying those lies out loud.
No.
If you need to do it, then do it.
But let her walk out the door.
You don't tell me what to do.
Let her walk out the door.
You got no honor.
You got no loyalty, you got no respect.
You never did! I've always loved you, Dad.
I'm not your father.
I got no sons.
My sons are dead.
You killed them.
I'm sorry.
Your foolish lies Sweet device I'm leaving you There's nothing you can do To be with you Is the hardest thing to do You bring me down down down You bring me down down down Yesterday every day You always bring me down Your gentle voice your puppy eyes Work on me this time I've had enough I'm moving on I'm sorry it's been fun I'm leaving you There's nothing you can do Excuse me.
I have been locked out of my room.
There's something wrong with this thing.
Brooke Campbell, correct? Yes.
This is very inconvenient.
I've got to shower, I've got to get to work.
Can't you just have someone open my door? Mrs.
Campbell, your credit card has been rejected.
That's impossible.
We've double-checked with your bank.
Sorry, but considering how substantial your balance is, we'll need some form of payment right away.
Well, I don't care if you've triple-checked.
This is obviously some kind of mistake.
Well, if you insist, my checkbook is up in my room.
Cash would be preferable.
You can't be serious.
Well, I was just out running.
All I have on me is $10.
Unfortunately, until your outstanding balance is paid in full, it's the policy of the hotel to retain your possessions.
You're keeping my clothes? That's gotta be illegal.
What am I supposed to wear? What am I supposed to do? I don't know.
Pay your bill? Sir.
Next, please.
Radiology, 241.
Where have you been? My seminar ran long and my patience is running short.
Please leave, Michael.
Okay.
I can't.
I have to give you your messages first.
You forgot to turn on your phone mail, so I took them while I was waiting.
Let's see.
Cynthia Cohen called.
She wants a session.
Your gynecologist called.
It's very good timing getting back on the pill.
Keep it in your pants.
It's not gonna happen.
And some guy named Vic called.
He said you'd know what it was about.
What? Did he say where he was calling from? Oh, down, girl.
Don't tell me I have competition.
Michael, this is important.
What exactly did he say? Nothing.
What's the big deal? He's a crazed fan from my days on the radio.
I had him arrested and convicted and he's supposed to be in jail waiting to be sentenced.
Yeah, well, that's probably where he still is.
You're really shaken up about this.
He's a psychopath and he tried to kill me, so, yes, I'm a little concerned, all right? All right.
All right.
The first thing we'll do is find out if he's still in jail.
There's this cop, I did a bypass on him.
I'll give him a call.
Michael.
Then, of course, you shouldn't be alone.
So we'll move you into the beach house.
I'll be your shadow What do you think of that? I think I'd rather take my chances with the homicidal maniac.
That hurts, Kimberly.
That really hurts.
Goodbye, Michael.
You know, let me tell you something.
One of these days, you're gonna wake up.
And you know who you're gonna see? Me.
Can I get you anything else? No.
Look, you may not need to talk about what happened last night, but I do.
I feel horrible.
Why? Why? Vince was gonna kill you because of me.
You have to understand something about my father.
To earn his respect, sometimes you gotta stand up to him.
You think last night was a test-- he had a gun to your head.
I still don't know what stopped him from killing both of us.
My father loves me.
That's what stopped him.
We're blood, we're connected.
This is all gonna blow over.
Bobby, you're wrong.
We've got problems.
You'll have to excuse Alycia.
She's one of those attorneys that works best in crisis mode.
Alycia, Amanda.
Nice to meet you.
Your father is selling his shares in the cable company.
What? First thing this morning, he put them on the market.
Now if he finds a buyer before we come up with $2 million, we lose control.
So much for blood.
What do you want to do? I don't know.
Give me time to think.
Bobby, there is no time.
Do you know anything about this? I mean, what in the hell would make Vince want to do this to his son? What did you do to my credit card? Canceled it.
You can't just go around canceling people's credit cards out of spite.
It was a joint account.
There's nothing joint about us anymore.
When we got married, you forced me to cut up all of my father's credit cards just so you could feel like we were standing on our own two feet.
Now that we're getting divorced, you leave me with nothing? You're still getting a paycheck.
You've got that 10 grand you inherited from your mother.
You know damn well that I used that for the down payment on our house.
It was non-refundable.
Well, then maybe you should have consulted me before you signed on the dotted line.
This is the real you, isn't it? A heartless bastard.
Yeah, that's me.
I'm a heartless bastard.
Billy.
Don't you think you were a little-- What, I'm too cruel? I'm only being half as cruel to her as she was to me.
And that makes it okay? Look, if you're worried about her, don't be.
Brooke's a survivor.
She'll figure out some way to stay afloat.
Skipping lunches, not taking personal calls.
You know, if I were a suspicious man, I'd say you had something going on with your client.
I'm not his type.
From what I heard, before Amanda, Bobby always had a thing for redheads.
Lots of redheads.
Really? Well, I'm a brunette man.
He doesn't know what he's missing.
Why are you here, Peter? Cause I want to see you again.
Are you available tonight? Afraid not.
We're under the gun here.
But I wouldn't take that as an across-the-board no.
[intercom beeps.]
Mr.
Parezi is on his way up.
Look.
Bobby's gonna be here any minute.
And you don't want him to see me? I'm just not so sure how he's gonna react to my mixing business with pleasure.
It doesn't have to be a problem.
We can keep things entre nous.
No one has to know about us in the event there is something to know.
I hate to ask this, but could you go out the back way? You know A little danger always adds more spice.
Doesn't it? Right on time.
Did you make a decision? No.
But I want to arrange for a small donation to Wilshire Memorial.
You're not in any position to be charitable.
Look, I made a commitment to the hospital fund-raiser before all this crap came down.
I may be losing my business, but I'm not going to welsh on a promise.
But I've had a checking account with you since I was six years old.
Are you going to the staff meeting? Yeah.
I'll be right there.
Yes.
I realize that I'm overdrawn, but I'll be making a deposit as soon as I get my next paycheck.
Fine.
But as soon as this mess is cleared up, I'll be changing banks.
Okay.
Brooke, do I have to remind you that D and D has a very strict dress code? No.
The hotel maid accidentally locked me out of my room this morning, so it was a choice between being casual and being here or not being here at all.
Well, you may wish you'd chosen the latter.
Lindy Toys called this morning and asked if you were missing in action.
Seems they haven't heard from you in weeks.
Um, Billy is the primary on that account.
I was only doing what I was told to do.
Of course, he's not a very good caregiver at home.
Why would it be any different at work? Cut it out.
But I'll call Mr.
Lindy and I'll explain to him how difficult it was for me to concentrate on his account after Billy threw me out of our house and served me with divorce papers.
Why don't you just tell them the truth? That you were too busy faking pregnancies and suicides to worry about work.
I wasn't faking anything.
Why are you so mean to me? Sorry, I shouldn't have said that.
It was unprofessional.
I think we can all use a few minutes to compose ourselves.
Um, why don't we meet back here after lunch? Alison, you're dismissed.
Are you all right? I can't work with Brooke.
You've gotta be kidding.
First you demand I hire her back.
Now you want me to fire her? Amanda, I'm just telling you that I can't work with Brooke.
So just do whatever you think is best for the office.
Jane, I've seen my garage before.
What's the big deal? It's absolutely perfect.
It's a garage.
No, no, no, for my business.
It's got electricity, space.
I could put my sewing area here, my drafting table there.
There's plenty of room for storage.
I'm so close to home.
And Jake, I could pay you rent.
And you could still park your bike in here.
Before you get worked up about this, you'd better know that I don't park here.
Jo does.
She has ever since she got her car.
Oh.
Well, I wouldn't want to infringe on your arrangement with her.
I know how close the two of you were or are.
It's nothing official.
I could talk to her.
Really? Thank you, Jake.
On one condition.
That you stop pretending like, um, we didn't kiss the other night.
I wasn't.
I guess I just assumed it was an "I'm happy you can walk again" kiss.
I never heard of one of those.
For the record, that was, um, an "I wanted to kiss you" kiss.
Sorry I'm late.
Don't tell me you have homework.
Actually, it's a record of all my financial holdings and assets.
I'm impressed, but why are you showing this to me? 'Cause I want you to have it.
All of it.
I know it's not much, but you could use it to buy some of your father's shares.
It's not gonna make a dent.
Well, take it anyway.
I can't take your money, Amanda.
It means a lot to me you offered.
I want to help you, Bobby.
I feel like so much of this is my fault.
Come here.
You are helping me.
If I've got you, I've got everything that I need and if I lose the company, I was meant to lose it.
Help! Don't tick me off! The only reason I'm here is to tell you to stop wasting your phone privileges.
Well, who else am I supposed to call? You promised to help me.
But instead, you turned and testified against me in court? You were guilty of a crime.
You abandoned me.
I told you I'd help you, and I did.
You're a sick, violent man and I got you off the streets, and for that you should be grateful.
Well, the way I see it, you're the one who should be grateful.
Because if I was on the other side of this glass, I'd have to hurt you the way you've hurt me.
Vic, for your own good, you have to accept whatever sentence the judge gives you.
You have to stop writing me, stop calling me and stop obsessing about me.
I can't.
I think about you all the time.
I even dream about you.
A person can't give up his dreams.
Because if he does, they don't come true.
But one day I'm gonna come for you.
Oh, yes I will.
You're gonna have to get out of here first.
And that's not gonna happen until you're a very old man.
Every minute of every day that I'm in here, I'm gonna think about you.
Only you, Kimberly.
Only you! Kimberly, only you! Sydney, I love the new look.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Thank you.
Come on in.
Sit down, please.
There you go.
Thanks.
Well.
So how would you like to earn some extra cash with that pretty little smile of yours? I'm listening.
I'd like you to focus your feminine charms on Bobby Parezi.
What do you mean, focus? Are you saying you want me to sleep with him? No, no, no, Sydney.
You wouldn't have to go that far.
But if you did, you'd be compensated.
What makes you think I would sleep with someone for money? Anymore, anyway.
First base is a grand.
Second base, two.
Third base, three.
Get the picture? Yes.
And I'm insulted.
But out of curiosity, what's in it for you? Bobby has a soft spot for redheads.
I have one for Amanda.
Oh.
Okay, back to this baseball stuff.
Seems to me a homer oughta pay a lot more than a base hit.
Say, $7500 if he slides across my plate.
Deal? Deal.
Oh, Sydney.
There's a fund-raiser at the hospital day after tomorrow.
Bobby and Amanda are gonna be there.
So will you.
One problem, Coach.
Your star player needs a new uniform, a slinky one.
I'll take care of it.
Oh.
In case you hadn't noticed, I look best in expensive clothes.
[Knocking.]
Wow.
You're up early.
Look, um, I just came to talk to you about the garage.
You're not going to be able to park your car there anymore.
Don't tell me Jake Hanson finally bought a car? No.
Jane needs the space for her business.
Oh, really? So when did you two get so chummy? Look, don't read anything into this.
How can I not? I mean, we slept together for, what, six months before you offered me the use of your garage? If you'd make other arrangements, we'd appreciate it.
We'd appreciate it.
We'd appreciate it.
Talking to yourself? You offer Jane half of your business.
Then Jake tells me she's getting the garage to set up shop.
What's she gonna design, sparkplug belts? I don't know.
But I just hope Jake isn't gonna get taken advantage of.
Well, forget about them and take advantage of me.
Okay.
Uh-oh.
You know, ever since Hawaii, it's really unsafe to wear a towel around you.
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
Uh-oh.
Whoa.
Matt, slow down.
Dave.
What's up? Well, I was wondering if you wanted to go with me and some friends to the APLA dance-a-thon.
You know what, I'm already going, hopefully with Alan.
Oh.
Well, um, maybe we could hook up there, get some coffee after.
Or not.
Is everything okay with you two? To be honest, no.
But you know what, I don't want to burden you with that.
Matt, I asked.
Look, come here.
Alan got a job on a soap opera, which is great, except he's playing this hetero sex machine who beds a different actress every day.
Must be kind of hard to watch.
No kidding.
Look, Matt, if it's unsettling for you, think how it must be for Alan.
You know what can happen when a gay person tries to fit in both worlds.
Well, that's a little unfair.
I mean, he's an actor.
He's just doing his job.
Is he? Or is it a red flag about his sexuality? Matt, a lot of people are sexually ambiguous.
Personally, I couldn't handle that in a relationship.
But that's just me.
Gotta go.
Is Brooke in yet? I haven't seen her.
I haven't seen Billy, either.
Well, he won't be in today, but Brooke should definitely be here by now.
If she's not here in the next five minutes, I won't be able to fire her until after lunch.
Fire her? Why, what did she do? You were at the staff meeting.
She all but turned the conference room into a bad version of Divorce Court.
And I will not tolerate that kind of behavior.
Come on, Amanda.
You know Brooke's been going through a tough time.
We all have unseen pressures.
Guns pointed at our heads.
Not all of us let it affect our work.
Look.
What if I were to get involved, act as a liaison between Billy and Brooke, pick up the slack if necessary? Is this some newfound maternal instinct? Alison, you were only her stepmother for 10 minutes.
I just--I have to believe that somewhere in Brooke there's a good person, like her father.
All right, I won't fire her.
Excuse me for interrupting, but since you're still on speaking terms with Billy, maybe you could tell him that he needs to pay our dry cleaning bill.
And not to worry, I already picked up my things.
I wouldn't be looking for traces of Hayley in that girl.
Because in her case, the fruit fell a long way from the tree.
Look, um, I know I've been a little self-absorbed lately, but being on a soap is all-consuming.
Yeah.
You know, I could use a flashlight.
Matt, I know it can't be easy watching me jump in and out of bed, kissing whomever.
But I want you to know there's no pleasure in it.
Why this restaurant? It's so dark in here I can't see my hand in front of my face.
You're exaggerating.
And anyway, it's supposed to be romantic.
Kennedy used to bring Marilyn Monroe here.
Yeah, and he wanted to keep that relationship under wraps, too.
Look, I don't want to fight.
The whole purpose of tonight was to make it up to you.
But, you know, if you find this place so offensive, then let's go.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for being so testy.
It's just that when you love someone, you don't want to have to hide it.
You want everyone to know.
You realize you just said the "l" word? Yeah, I did.
D-don't forget-- we're in public.
Well, I don't care.
Because I love you, too.
[Knocking.]
Who's there? It's me.
I was wondering if I'd hear from you.
I know.
It's been a crazy 24 hours.
I called in some favors, I sold some property, cashed in some bonds.
Almost there, Amanda.
Almost there.
Wow, that's great.
No, it's not great.
Almost won't buy control of the company.
How much more money do you need? About what your portfolio is worth.
I already told you, it's yours.
I hate to have to ask this.
I hate it.
I'm supposed to be taking care of you.
Says who? Amanda, you could lose everything.
And I don't know, maybe I can't do this.
We could both end up walking out of this with nothing.
And you'll blame me.
If we have each other, we have everything-- you said that to me.
Take the money, Bobby.
I'll call my accountant now.
I swear I'm gonna make this up to you.
Where are you going? I gotta make some calls.
When the market opens tomorrow, I've gotta be there.
You must be thirsty.
That's your third.
You know a better way to celebrate? Celebrate what? Billy.
Hi.
I have been looking everywhere for you.
Why weren't you at work today? I didn't want to be there when Amanda fires Brooke.
You knew about that? Yeah.
It was my idea.
Oh.
Well.
You might not want to be there tomorrow either.
I convinced Amanda to keep Brooke on.
You're just postponing the inevitable.
But whatever.
Want to dance? No, I do not want to dance.
Come on.
At least for one day, let me pretend she doesn't exist.
I'll take the best tequila in the house.
Brooke, why put yourself through this? If I were you, I would just sink my drink and go.
I'll sink my drink, but I have no intention of leaving.
Thought I'd better pull the plug before you two start going at it on the dance floor .
So much for pretending she was dead--wait here.
I don't know what you hope to accomplish, but I think you should leave.
It's a public place.
Or did you lose sight of that gyrating all over the floor with my father's widow? Why are you doing this? Why are you following me? Spare me your ego.
I don't have to follow you, Campbell.
I have plenty of men interested in me.
I just have the dignity not to rub them in your face.
Do you mind? Well, let's go.
No, stay! Dance! Drink with all your friends.
I've got better things to do with my time and better people to do them with.
That can't go on forever.
She has to pull herself together.
Yeah.
I hope to God she does.
At least, enough to pay for her drink.
She stiffed me.
Hey, lady, you're in the way.
Oh.
I'm sorry.
Did I park in the middle of your company? Jo, this was Jake's decision.
But I really do appreciate you giving your parking space.
You know, you may have Jake snowed, but I really don't buy this Suzy Homemaker, scaling-down-business crap.
I know that you and Richard have this perception of me.
I'm not manipulating anybody anymore.
I'm just trying to rebuild my business.
Well, with karmic debt like yours, I really wouldn't plan on doing anything except for falling flat on your face.
If that's what you need to think to feel secure, then fine.
But guess what? The talent's left the building at Richard Hart Designs.
The surroundings here may not be glamorous, but I can still design circles around your dull, uninspired partner.
And let's face it, Jo, the only help you can offer is between the sheets.
Careful, Jane.
Your claws are showing.
Morning, Jake.
Morning.
[car starts.]
Just so you know, she gave up this garage without any notice.
Look, Jake, I know how it might have sounded, but she provoked me.
She does it every chance she can get.
Obviously, she's bothered by our friendship.
Somehow, I don't think that's it.
I've got to go to work.
Are we gonna get together later? I've gotta work late.
Miss? I'll be with you in a minute, sir.
Well, now that you and Bobby are a couple, I guess you're gonna want to look your best for those FBI surveillance tapes.
Peter, what are you doing here? Oh, I'm just buying a dress for a friend.
You always said this was the most exclusive place in town, and I still trust your taste.
At least in clothes.
For a friend, huh? That didn't take too long.
Tell me, how is your boyfriend's little cable business doing? Very well.
Oh, good.
I'm relieved.
I heard otherwise.
You know, Peter, I really have to buy a dress, and I only have an hour for lunch, so do you mind? Would you like a second opinion? No.
Thank you.
I know what I like.
You look beautiful, Amanda.
Now, what can I do for you, sir? Uh actually, I would like exactly what that beautiful young blonde is wearing.
Size 2.
Thank you.
Kimberly.
Get lost, Michael.
I finally talked to that cop friend of mine.
That guy you were so worried about got 15 years without possibility of parole.
He did? Mm-hmm.
Oh, thank God.
I don't get a hug? I don't get a kiss? I don't get a thank you? Thank you.
I know you're doing this put-on- a-brave-face thing, but you and I both know you're spooked, so let me help you forget about the nut case.
Hey, we'll go to lunch.
We'll toast his incarceration.
How many times do I have to say this, Michael? I don't want to have lunch with you, I don't want your help.
I don't even want you in my life.
Well, excuse me for being worried.
Stop, I'm fine.
You're the one who's off--I don't trust you, I don't trust your motives and I doubt I ever will.
Damn it, Kimberly, what's it gonna take to prove myself to you? A miracle.
Brooke.
Hi.
Could I come in? Sure.
Sure.
As a matter of fact, I've been trying to reach you.
Sit down.
I called your hotel.
They said you'd checked out.
Oh, I moved into a place that's a little more economical.
Oh.
Well, listen.
If you're short on cash-- That's not why I'm here.
I just came to apologize.
I know I've been a real pain lately.
It's just that Billy's erratic behavior pushed my buttons.
Billy's erratic behavior? Yes.
First he has a meltdown and throws my clothes out onto the courtyard.
Then he blows up at me in the staff meeting for no reason at all.
What about last night? Was he responsible for that, too? You're right.
That was my fault.
And it won't happen again.
I realize that I need to reclaim my life.
I don't want you to tell Billy this, but I have a date with Lowell tonight.
You remember him, my ex-fiance? You're dating? Already? Yeah.
I'm supposed to meet him over at the country club tonight.
Could I borrow something dressy? Brooke you'd tell me if something was wrong, wouldn't you? You'd be the first to know.
Okay.
I'll see if I can find you a nice dress to wear.
Thanks.
Oh.
And a nice pair of heels to go with it? Champagne? I-- I skipped lunch.
Lowell! How are you? So good to see you.
Brooke.
God, I haven't seen you since you got married to, uh What was his name? Billy.
But it didn't work out.
We're divorcing.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Frankly, I'm relieved.
We didn't have a tenth of what you and I have in common.
Well, you look great.
How's your love life? Well, as it happens, I'm quite single.
Mmm.
What a coincidence.
Maybe we could go out to dinner one night, um, take in a polo match like the old days.
Now, why would I want to do that? Well I just assumed that you would be interested in dating again.
I mean, we were engaged.
Brooke, your father's dead, his estate's gone.
What would be the point? [men laughing.]
I can't keep my eyes off you.
And neither can anyone else.
Well, I did spend a fortune on the dress.
It's worth every penny.
Oh, want one.
What? The same dress, Peter? The embarrassment alone will cost you an extra grand.
Well, what a pleasant surprise.
I had no idea you'd be here.
How dare you? How dare I what? Say hello? You knew damn well I was buying this dress.
Now, how would I know that? That was my question.
I ran into him the other day, and he saw me trying this on.
Well, it's not like it's the most flattering style on you, and I had no idea you were gonna buy the dress.
What are the odds? Why don't I get you a drink? Thank you.
Come to think of it, I'm pretty thirsty, too.
If bringing that little idiot was an attempt to make me jealous, it didn't work.
I think your ego is getting the best of you, Amanda.
Let's get one thing straight.
I don't care who you date or how you dress her.
Just don't turn her into a carbon copy of me.
Didn't know you and Amanda were acquainted.
Oh, yeah, we're old friends.
She didn't seem all that friendly.
Excuse me.
Pardon me.
Excuse me.
Pardon me.
Be a love and order me a Pink Lady.
Two Cabernet and a Pink Lady for the lady.
Yes, sir.
So, you're still working for Peter.
Yeah.
I mean, no.
I mean, yeah.
Well, he must be paying you pretty well.
Amanda tells me that's a very expensive dress you have on.
You want to know a secret? I'm returning it in the morning.
It's kind of a poor girl's rental.
Thank you.
Oh, is it just me, or is it really hot in here? There's a terrace out on the left.
Terraces were meant for two.
Look, I'm not interested.
Now I'm sure with your personality, you can find somebody else to play with.
Now if you'll excuse me.
There you are.
Yes, here I am.
Would you give us a minute alone? It's a girl thing.
I'll just go over here.
Nice dress.
This old thing? I don't know what you're up to, but Bobby's off limits.
Feeling a little insecure, Amanda? Ooh! Ahh! Oh, no, just a little clumsy.
You totally did that on purpose.
Sydney, you can put on an expensive dress, get your hair done, clip on some earrings.
Bottom line, you're still a $2-hooker.
You just have a new pimp.
Can I have a towel, please? There you go.
Thank you.
So, how much do I owe you? Nothing yet.
But don't put your checkbook away.
You didn't even get to first base? I barely even got a smile out of him.
But Bobby's a man, and every one of you has a weak spot.
It's just going to take me some time to find his.
Uh-- and that's it, huh? No one else called? All right, thanks.
Kind of early to be making phone calls, isn't it? Just getting my messages.
Who were you expecting to hear fromAmanda? No.
Why do you ask? I'm an attorney.
I get paid to read people's demeanor.
You and Amanda were an item, weren't you? We had a little fling, nothing major.
Well, you'd better not have any ulterior motives for sleeping with me, Doctor.
Let me tell you what my motive is.
Lust.
Pure lust.
You can't come in here.
We're taping.
Yeah, but this is my apartment.
Not today, it ain't.
[man.]
Uh, yeah, a couple of weeks ago, I couldn't rub two dimes together.
but now I have this nice apartment, job security.
That is, of course, if the fans like me.
I just came home to get a book.
Oh, so is this your roommate? Yeah.
Yeah, but, um, uh, back to how my life's changed.
Right, right.
Well, tell me this.
Are you in a relationship currently? Um, no, no.
As a matter of fact, I'm single and loving it.
Look, can I have a minute, please? Matt! Hey, Matt, come on! Everybody's got to say stuff like that.
Come on.
You don't have to say anything that you don't wanna say, but since you did, you can start looking for a new apartment where you can really be single and loving it.
Look, truce, okay? I had no right to do what I did the other night.
You're free to see whoever you want, including Alison.
I mean, I'm seeing my ex-fiance, so I can't object to you seeing yours.
Lowell? Does that upset you? No.
It just surprised me.
He always seemed more interested in your money than in you.
Well, for your information, Lowell has never gotten over me.
I'm the love of his life.
Well, goody for you and goody for him.
I'm only telling you this because I was hoping that you could put your anger aside enough for us to be friends.
Or at least have things civil between us enough that you might attend the wedding when it happens.
Oh.
Thank you so much.
The dress was a big hit.
Well, apparently, Brooke is hot and heavy with her old flame.
Feel sorry for the poor bastard.
Doesn't that sound more like wishful thinking? How long can they have been seeing each other, days? And they're already talking marriage? True or not true, I don't really care.
Billy.
She probably made it all up for your benefit.
You know she doesn't have a friend in the world.
And whatever you think of her, she deserves compassion.
Especially yours.
Jo told me about your new venture, so I thought I'd come down and see for myself.
Jane, this is ridiculous.
I don't need your validation, Richard.
You're a good designer, but what can you hope to accomplish in a one-woman sweatshop? Success.
Well, after seeing this, I don't think too many buyers are gonna be knocking down your garage door.
We'll see.
This your new line? Yeah and I don't think I want to be sharing it with the competition.
You think that I would steal them? I know you would.
So it's come to this, huh? Reduced to a couple of ruthless competitors? Exactly.
Well, let me tell you something.
Your only opportunity at success was the one that I gave you.
You want to talk about opportunities? You have been riding backs your whole career-- first McKenzie's and then mine.
Open your eyes, Richard, there are no more backs to ride.
Thank you for reminding me how vile you can be.
I came down here to wish you luck, but you can forget it.
'Cause you're finished in this industry, and I'm gonna personally see to it.
[Brooke.]
Good night.
Brooke, you have a minute? I guess so.
Come here.
Maybe I've been insensitive, especially moving you out of the apartment like I did.
Really? Well, if you think that you can reconcile that easily-- I'm not talking about getting back together.
Maybe you should take the apartment.
What, all of a sudden you're getting a conscience? Do you want the apartment or not? Not.
You couldn't pay me to live in that rat trap.
Fine.
Then take this.
You're writing me a check? The middle-class runt is giving me money? What a joke.
Just take it.
I don't need your pennies, Billy! I'm above you.
Everybody knows the whole time I was with you, I was slumming.
I don't know what to say.
Well, then don't say anything.
I just tried it your way, and it was a big mistake.
[siren blaring.]
Ma'am, you have a message for me? Yeah.
A detective Hillman called.
He said that guy that you'd asked him about accidentally got released from jail.
Released? Yeah.
Some sort of screw-up.
Kimberly? Kimberly! Excuse me.
Have you seen Dr.
Shaw? Yeah, she just left a minute ago.
Thank you.
I told you we'd see each other again.
How did you get out? Fate, and a clerical error.
Now drive.
Move it! Kimberly! Hey.
I'm a doctor.
I need your car.
It's an emergency.
Hey, man.
You can't do this.
What are you doing? Who is this guy? Oh, Michael.
Aah! Aah! Whoa! [horns honking.]
Aah! Kimberly! Kimberly.
Unh.
Kimberly.
Come on.
It's gonna go.
We gotta go.
We gotta go.
Come on, come on.
Come on, keep coming.
Run! Run! Get down! Unh! [car alarms blaring.]
Oh, God.
[sirens approaching.]
Took quite a bang on the head.
Luckily, it was only a concussion.
It feels a hell of a lot worse.
You sure there isn't something you're not telling me? No.
You're fine.
In fact, you'll probably be released tomorrow.
What about Vic? Um.
Well, he's never going to bother you again.
I guess I should be sorry.
Why? He would have killed you.
I know.
At one point I looked into his eyes to see what he was going to do next.
And all I saw was hate looking back at me, like I was everyone and no one.
And then I turned, and I saw you.
It was like a sick flashback, wasn't it? I thought, "My God, I'm going to lose her again.
" Then I realized it was fate, a chance to right the wrong I did to you the first accident.
So maybe now we're even? Thanks for saving my life, Michael.
I'll, um, I'll check in on you later.
Okay.
Excuse me.
What is the holdup with our paychecks? I still haven't gotten mine from last week.
Brooke, you don't get paid when you've drawn an advance and used up all your sick days.
Now if you'll excuse yourself, we're in the middle of a meeting.
Well, what about my vacation days? Can't I cash them out? You don't have enough vacation time to go to the movies.
Why don't you try earning money like the rest of us, by working? Well, excuse me for asking.
I think she's having money problems.
Billy offered to help her, but she bit his head off.
Well, I suppose if I had lost all she has lately, I'd want to hold onto my pride, too.
Okay How much longer are you going to give me the cold shoulder? Look, Matt, I don't want to move out, and I know you don't want me to, so, look, why don't we sit down and talk about this.
You did enough talking yesterday.
What do you want from me, an apology? All right.
I apologize.
Not accepted.
Wait.
Can I help it if the two things I want most in my life happen at the same time? Let me see, your career's one.
What's the other one? That is not fair.
You know what, maybe not, but you know what? I have worked damn hard to earn the respect of my friends, my colleagues, even my father.
And I will be damned if I'm gonna go back in the closet to accommodate anyone, you know, especially my lover.
I never asked you to do that.
Fine.
Then come with me to the dance-a-thon.
Uh, I'm not sure what my schedule is.
I-- I You're not sure about much, are you? Gotta go.
All right.
Listen up, people.
We're on a deadline here.
That means we work till nine o'clock, so make your arrangements.
Oh, yeah.
That's nine o'clock p.
m.
[all groan.]
Jo, when can I have these shots for the layout-- half an hour? I worked through breakfast, I am now working through lunch.
I guess you'll have the shots when I give you the shots.
Cooperate with me, Jo.
I need a time.
Come on.
No, what you need is a day off.
We all could use one.
Just give me the shots ASAP, okay? What do you think this is, ancient Egypt? We're not slaves.
You can't work people like this, Richard.
If they don't like it, they can quit.
I don't have time for this.
You don't have time for anything, including me.
Jo, we're together are spent working.
What do you want from me? A relationship.
We don't make love because of work.
We don't go out because of work.
We don't talk because of work.
How about the other day? And you know that I have to get a line out.
At the expense of everything else? Temporarily, yes.
Fine.
I quit.
What am I supposed to be doing that I'm not doing? I don't know.
I don't know, more.
Just jump in the pool with your clothes on, you know? Sing me a love song.
Say "I love you" in French.
Just prove to me you're still alive.
That's not me.
I can't do that.
And I can't do this.
Good morning, Parezi Cable Company, may I help you? My reception sucks.
What are you gonna do about it? Not a damn thing.
Excuse me? Haven't you ever heard the expression "The customer is always right"? Uh-huh.
But we're not up and running yet.
Oh.
My mistake.
So many cable companies these days, I guess I got them mixed up.
Or maybe it's because I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since I saw you that night.
I thought I made my situation clear.
Let's not talk about Amanda.
Let's talk about you.
So a little birdie told me your family is You heard wrong.
Oh, no, you don't have to pretend with me.
I love that kind of stuff.
I've seen The Godfather So tell me, are you, like, the Al Pacino type or the James Caan type? My guess is that you're the Pacino type because that's kind of like the dark, sexy, mysterious thing? You don't know me.
Ow! And I don't know you.
So let's just leave it at that.
I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was such a sensitive subject.
Honest.
I was just trying to make conversation and I guess I just came off like an idiot instead.
That's what happens when I get nervous, and, what can I say, you make me nervous.
Nice guys do that to me.
And you're a nice guy.
Thank you.
You're polite, too.
You're like a freak of nature.
Enough with the compliments.
Now, good-bye.
The best ones are always taken.
Brooke? Are you all right? Obviously not.
Wait, Brooke, I want to help.
Sure, you do.
Stop! Hey-- I mean it.
I know you've had hard times lately, but you are not alone.
Tell me what I can do.
Okay.
Bring my father back, my husband, my friends, and while you're at it, just get my clothes out of hock from the hotel.
What hotel? Oh, just leave me alone! You've been sleeping in your car? Get out.
Stop! No! If you don't have a place to stay, I am not letting you sleep in your car.
You're coming home with me.
Right, the person who hates me most in the world is gonna take me in? I don't hate you.
It's just that sometimes you make it difficult to like you.
Stop it! I don't want your help! Well, you're getting it whether you like it or not! You're coming home with me.
What about Billy? Don't worry about him.
Until you're back up on your feet, you can stay with me.
That's a promise.
Oh, come here.
Come on.
Oh.
That's attractive.
We're done.
Good girl.
All right, let me get that out of the way.
Hmm Do you have to go? No, I'm just checking to see if I set a record.
Yep.
I've been here an hour, and you haven't told me to get lost.
Oh.
Oh, I really have been hard on you, haven't I? I think it's taken more energy to hate you than it would have been to just accept you the way you are.
So, uh, does that mean, um, you know? It means that, um, I'm willing to be your friend.
My friend? Yeah.
We can go to the movies and talk.
Have dinner.
Mm-hmm.
Have sex? The concept of friendship is very simple, Michael.
You should look it up in the dictionary.
So, are you agreeable? What are my options? Um you get lost.
Michael.
Michael! Michael! What? Friends kiss hands.
All right, all right.
I'm getting up now.
I hope my getting up early didn't wake you.
No.
That was the best night's sleep I've had in a long time.
Good.
Look, if you need to borrow some clothes, help yourself.
I gotta run.
Alison.
Thanks.
Thanks so much.
[Knocking.]
Would you get that for me? Sure.
What the hell are you doing here? Alison invited me to stay.
Wasn't that sweet of her? Alison? Hey.
Billy! I was just on my way to talk to you.
I'll talk.
You listen.
How can you do this? How can you bring her back here after everything she's done? Billy, I found her in the parking lot after work last night.
She was crying, and so alone.
So? Billy, she's a human being.
No, she's not, she's an emotional vampire.
You don't mean that.
Yes, I do.
There's no middle ground here, all right? Either you're on my side, or you're on her side.
So for once in your life, make a decision.
That's a surprise.
He's out of control, isn't he? You wanted to see me? Yeah.
You're fired.
What? Not as my receptionist, but as my Mata Hari.
Why? I was just getting warmed up--you can't bench me now.
You like him, don't you? No.
It's a challenge thing.
What is it with this guy, anyway, huh? I mean, it's not like Parezi's some rocket scientist.
He's not even that good-looking, and he's as crooked as a $3 bill.
Hey, he's the genuine article, okay? Which, in this town, is as rare as fresh air.
Unlike you, Bobby is strong, courageous, and down to earth.
Oh, please.
In fact, he's the kind of man who makes a woman like me want to change her ways.
Fine.
You want to spend time with the gorilla, go ahead.
But the subsidizing stops.
Hand over the dress.
It got ruined in the line of duty.
Well, then, unruin it.
You know something, Amanda was right to choose Bobby over a meanie like you.
I'm not a meanie! Parezi Cable Company, may I help you? One moment please.
So, in addition to having a key to his house, you have a key to his office, too? Bobby and I work closely together.
But don't confuse the intensity of our professional relationship with any romantic interest on my part.
Thanks for the clarification.
Look, I can understand why you'd be concerned.
When a guy looks like Bobby and he's got a reputation for playing the field I didn't know he had a reputation.
Well, I really haven't known him that long, but apparently he's broken a lot of hearts.
But since you're the only one he talks about, he's turned over a new leaf.
Well, I guess I have with him, too.
Bobby's not the type I usually go for.
Hmm.
And what type is that, if you don't mind my asking? Let's put it this way-- my last boyfriend was a surgeon, as slick with his word as he was with his scalpel.
Meaning he was untrustworthy? He saw me through some tough times.
I don't know, I'd like to think he was sincere, but I'm not sure I ever understood his motives.
I gotta be going.
Nice talking to you.
Likewise.
And, uh I hope things work out for you and Bobby.
He seems ready to settle down.
It was a knee-jerk reaction.
You wanted to give him a wake-up call and you got a little carried away.
I was frustrated.
I'd had it with Richard.
I'm not saying you're wrong.
Personally I think the guy's bad news.
But you don't leave one thing until you've got another one lined up.
Uh-huh.
And I suppose Miss Ruthless Ambition taught you that.
Hi.
Hey, Jo.
I hope there's no hard feelings about the garage.
Oh, no, not at all.
I'm sure you and your new landlord will be very happy.
I wish she was a little more forgiving.
Can I get you something to drink? Look, Jake, I know you've been avoiding me.
No, I've just been busy.
I still am.
Jake.
Jake, let's not play games.
I know you want me as much as I want you.
You're just letting something you think you heard get in the way.
Look.
You like your career.
There isn't anything you wouldn't do for that.
More power to you.
But that kind of lifestyle and mine, they don't mix.
That's not all I'm about.
I think you know that.
And I know you feel that.
We're friends.
We helped each other out.
I don't think we need to take it any further.
Actually, I think we need to take it all the way.
Je t'aime beaucoup, Jo.
It's winter.
I didn't think you'd take me so literally.
I couldn't afford to take any chances.
Am I forgiven? I guess this is the wrong time to tell you that I overreacted.
No, no you didn't.
I've been selfish, and I wouldn't blame you if you never wanted to see me again.
But I meant what I said.
I love you in every language.
How can you be such a creep and so cute at the same time? I love you, too.
I'm glad.
Now go get me a towel before I catch pneumonia.
No, I think I want to savor this.
Oh, that's it.
You asked for it.
No! No! No! No! No! No! Oh, God! Matt.
Come on, the party's inside.
Hey, I was waiting for Alan.
I was hoping he would show, but I guess not.
Well, if you need a dance partner, I volunteer my services.
Hey! Sorry I'm late, but taping ran over.
And traffic was a bear.
I'm glad you made it.
Alan, this is David.
David has my old job at the hospital.
David, this is my boyfriend Alan.
Hi.
I was just keeping him company till you got here.
Uh, yeah, I could see that.
Well, I'll see you both inside.
Yeah, I think he's interested.
Doesn't matter.
I'm here with you.
Okay.
Let's go.
So? You make a decision? I thought I'd come in and discuss one with you.
Is she in or is she out? It's not that easy.
I guess you're more comfortable throwing someone out on the street than I am.
I knew this was going to happen.
She's rubbing off on you.
Oh, please.
I'll tell her to be out by end of the week.
I'll put her up in a motel if I have to.
Good.
Talk to me when you do.
Don't make this a test of my feelings for you.
I admit I was wrong to bring her here, but I felt sorry for her.
She brought this upon herself.
She ruined my life in the process.
You're right.
I screwed up.
I should have considered your feelings.
Hey, Al.
I can't get through this without you.
You won't have to.
I'm going to go tell her.
If things get ugly, you can always come back to my place.
All right.
Oh, I can't believe this.
I think I have the flu.
We need to talk.
Oh, Alison, could it wait? I just, I feel so lousy.
It really can't.
Oh.
I'm sorry.
I just I need to rest.
Well, um all right, you get some sleep.
We'll talk in the morning.
Mmm.
Mmm.
Alison.
Mm-hmm.
Slow down there.
What the hell are you doing? Get out of here! Oh, Billy, it can be good again! Just let me show you.
For God's sake, put on some clothes.
Please, you love me.
I know you do.
How many times do I have to keep telling you this, all right? I don't love you.
Please, just-- just hold me.
I need to feel your arms around me--please? I can't even touch you, let alone hold you.
When I get back, I want you out of my apartment.
Out of my life.
Morning.
You get points for being persistent.
That's for sure.
I'm not here to make any romantic overtures.
I'm here as a friend.
I didn't know we made that leap.
Okay, fine.
Caring acquaintance, then.
The point is, there's a certain someone who would like to see you and Amanda break up.
I just thought you should know.
Do I get a name? I'm not at liberty to disclose that information, however, if you were to guess, I could confirm or deny.
Dr.
Peter Burns? Confirmed.
It was his idea for me to pursue you.
Of course, I wanted nothing to do with his scheme, but since he's my employer, he kinda had me over a barrel.
Why the true confession? Once a year I decide to do something out of the goodness of my heart.
Now that my good deed is done, I guess I better go.
Tell me something.
If you're not helping Burns anymore, is there someone else who is? I don't know.
Your guess is as good as mine.
Brooke, you've been in there for over an hour.
We're supposed to talk this morning.
Why, so you can break your promise and throw me out? Look, I can arrange for you to stay in a hotel.
You've gotta be kidding.
Is someone else out there? You have Brooke living with you? Does Billy know about this? He knows! Everybody knows! Alison knows, she doesn't care.
She's about ready throw me out.
And you don't.
You won't even pay me my salary! Get a hold of yourself, Brooke.
Why? So I can go to my lousy job and work for my bitch of a boss? You are about a heartbeat away from losing your lousy job.
You know, there's something I've always wanted to say to you, Amanda.
Don't say anything you'll regret.
Kiss my ass.
You're fired.
Let's go, Alison.
We have an early meeting.
Amanda.
Leave her.
She's not worth it.
You heard her.
I'm not worth it.
Your self-pity isn't winning you any friends.
Don't worry.
You'll be rid of me soon enough.
I don't need anyone, Alison, least of all you.
It's all your fault.
What is? My agent received this fax.
It's from a tabloid.
They had a photographer at the dance-a-thon.
They took a picture of us, and they're gonna run it in the next issue.
You look great! What are you worried about? Matt, my arm is around you.
Do you know what the caption's gonna read? "Alan Ross and his his unidentified gay lover.
" Hey, look, no offense, Alan, but who's really gonna give a damn? I'll tell you who.
The network.
They want to see me this afternoon.
They're gonna write me off the show.
You know, if they fire you for being gay, you sue--I did.
I'm the romantic lead, all right, I can't be gay.
The audience won't accept it.
No, you won't accept it.
You think your fans are homophobic? Try looking in the damn mirror.
Ooh.
Smiling.
Leaving early.
Putting on lipstick.
Dating somebody new? Why do men always assume that when a woman's happy, she's romantically involved? What's his name? I was uncomfortable telling you before.
He's an acquaintance of yours.
Peter Burns.
I hope you don't have a problem with that.
Burns is a good man.
Is he the reason you're trying to get out of here early? Seven o'clock reservations at Eclipse.
Well, I hate to spoil your evening, but I need you to go to Palm Springs and meet with some station managers.
Tonight.
That's kind of last minute, isn't it? But they're only in town for the day.
Here's the name and the hotel they're staying at.
You'd better get going if you want to beat traffic.
Fine.
But I've got to call Peter.
Look-- I'm responsible for breaking the date.
Let me square it with him.
It's the least I can do.
Mind if I join you? Well, actually, I was expecting a lady friend, and I'd rather not go through the introductions.
If you're hungry, you'd better order.
I sent Alycia to Palm Springs.
Oh.
Oh, so it's you and me then.
Well, I'm very flattered, Bob, but you're really not my type.
I'm not playing here.
You wanna mess with me, mess with me.
But go around the back way, you're gonna have some trouble.
Is that a threat? You could call it that, or call it friendly advice.
Either way, cut Alycia loose.
Well, because you asked so nice.
I don't think so.
B-R-E-A-S-T.
Breast.
Oh! Wait, wait, wait.
Found an "S.
" Breasts.
24 points.
Michael, don't you think we oughta lay a few ground rules, or at the very least move this into the living room? Nope.
It's more comfortable in here.
Come on.
Your turn.
Come on! Tick tock! What's your word? Too bad you didn't go first, then it would have been "touch breasts.
" Hey, come on! Don't you dare read anything sexual into this.
How can I not? Let's review our play.
You've had "lust," "lips," "Wonderbra--" which I'm still not convinced is one word.
I was just trying to use all my letters, unlike you with "pet," "lick," "sex.
" Hey you know what I think? I think that through these tiles, our subconscious desires are talking.
You know, sort of like a Ouija board.
Don't be ridiculous.
Okay, so how do you explain this? L-O-V-E.
As in I love you, and you love me, and we both know it.
Your turn.
All right, Michael.
You win.
No more letters.
[Laughter.]
[Telephone rings.]
Hello? Amanda, it's Alycia.
Is Bobby there? No.
I'm not sure where he is, actually.
I can tell you where he's not-- Palm Springs.
That's where he sent me at the last minute.
Thought he'd want to know how my meeting went.
If he gets in soon, he can reach me in the car.
Will do.
Drive safely.
Hey, you! Why didn't you tell me you were going to be late tonight? Sorry, I had some business to take care of this afternoon.
I left word at the office, but you never called me.
If I were the jealous type, I'd think you were up to something that you didn't want me to know about.
I was in Palm Springs all afternoon.
Did anyone call for me? No.
Hurry up! We're gonna miss the movie.
I'm not sure where she is.
I offered to get her a motel room.
Well, maybe she took you up on the offer.
Alison, don't worry about her.
She's gone.
That's what you wanted.
Maybe I should leave her a note.
You want me to drop it, don't you? Yes.
That would be nice.
Okay.
So, whose car are we taking? Mine's around here-- Hi, everybody! Brooke.
Going somewhere? I was afraid you just picked up and left.
Afraid? You practically pushed me out the door.
But I fooled you! I came back.
Looks like you're drunk.
No.
I'm just doing my very best Alison impersonation.
What do you think? Oh, Billy.
Ooh, you're the love of my life, no matter who you're married to.
Knock it off.
Let's just go, okay? Oh, yeah.
Oh, go.
Walk out on me.
You're good at that! It's the one thing he is good at.
I mean, in the sack? Brooke, why don't I get you a cup of coffee-- Why don't you drop dead! Alison, don't you dare help that little witch.
Ooh! Let's go, Alison.
Good! Go.
Leave.
Go on.
Go on your little double date.
How sweet! Two pea brains and a couple of sluts! Just leave! I'm used to being left behind my whole life.
I'm used to no one caring.
You hate me, don't you? I don't even care enough about you to hate you.
Now let go.
Fine! I'll say it! I hate you! You hear me? I hate you! Billy! Billy! Shut up.
Do you hear me? I hate you.
Don't leave me.
Nobody's home.
Nobody cares.