Melrose Place s04e22 Episode Script

I can't leave her like this.
Brooke needs help.
Just stay out of it.
I think we should go back.
I think we should go to the movies.
I can't.
Well, I'll see you later.
He may not be showing it like that crazy broad back there, but Billy really needs you.
Save me a seat.
Brooke? Brooke? Brooke? Help! Help, Billy! What happened? I don't know.
I don't think she's breathing.
Oh, my God.
Okay, okay Call 911.
Okay.
Okay.
[siren wailing.]
There's a star shining all over There's a sky both of us can see Over you and me There's a love we both needed There's a way if we believe it's right It's in our sight (man) There's nothing we could do.
So baby don't say no I called the theater.
They're gonna find Jane and Jake.
Billy, I am so sorry.
Mr.
Campbell.
I'm sorry, but, um-- I'll need to take both your statements.
Can we change first? Sure.
Thanks.
Go get some dry clothes, okay? Then I'll meet you back here? We were just goin' to the movies.
Oh, Billy, it wasn't your fault.
You tried to save her.
We both did everything we could.
It was just an accident.
A terrible, awful accident.
Was it? What? Billy.
Amanda: Before we adjourn, I'd like to offer our sympathies to Billy.
As you know, Brooke was killed in a tragic accident last night.
We lost a valued employee and friend.
Alison? Oh, um, Brooke's funeral will be tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.
m.
at Glen Meadows Cemetery.
So, those of you whose schedule permits, feel free to attend, and, um-- that's all for today.
I'm a little surprised to see you here today.
Well, last night was hard, and I feel really bad about it.
But the fact is, Brooke and I were getting divorced, and whatever emotional ties we had, she cut a long time ago.
Well, if that's the case, I'd like to see you back on the Lindy toy situation.
Unfortunately, Brooke dropped the ball big time, and Lindy is demanding a new approach or they're walking.
Should I tell them about Brooke? Oh, yes, don't-- don't hide anything.
Maybe they would back off if they heard the tragic news from Brooke's widower.
I'll get on it right now.
Billy I am sorry for your loss.
Am I the only one around here with a pulse? How could you do that? That man just lost his wife.
Which might Matter if they had a real marriage.
If Billy says he's moving on, I applaud his good sense.
Yeah, but all because it makes your life easier.
Not everything in the world revolves around D and D.
Everything in this office does.
If you need to mourn Brooke, take a personal day.
If not, get back to work.
I recognize you.
You're Matt Fielding, aren't you? Yes.
Gloria Bryan, executive producer, Restless Hearts.
Yes, I'm sorry.
We met last week, yes.
So, um, I hear that you're Alan's new doctor? Well, I'm a med student, actually.
But you dream of becoming a doctor, just as Alan hopes that this new role will turn him into a star.
Well, yeah.
Is there any reason he shouldn't? Yes.
The picture of you and Alan hugging at that dance-a-thon.
You managed to find the one paparazzi who's a half-decent photographer.
Is that a problem? Matt, what you and Alan do in private is your business, but in public, he is mine.
I have invested thousands in publicity to raise Alan's profile.
And all of that is worthless if my new heartthrob is caught fawning over another man.
Miss Bryan, Alan and I are in a relationship.
I'm not out to damage his career.
Good.
Oh, one more thing-- I know it's exciting dating an actor, but I would really prefer fewer visits to the set.
It's fine for today, but let's not make nooners a habit.
Alison: Billy won't even let me help arrange the funeral tomorrow.
People offer their condolences, and the laugh about Brooke behind Billy's back.
It's like they don't even care.
Alison, Brooke hated us-- especially you.
Why torment yourself? I don't know.
I feel guilty.
She had every opportunity in the world.
She took it for granted and threw it away.
Don't blame people if they can't muster sympathy.
Ow! [sighing.]
You know what? To tell you the truth, I feel guilty, too.
At least you went back to help.
I was completely unsupportive.
[sighing.]
What am I doing? I can't even concentrate.
I've got my first solo presentation tomorrow, and this dress looks awful.
Oh, it's beautiful, and you know it.
Can I practice my pitch on you? Sure.
"Hello, blah, blah, blah as you know, incredible new fabrics came out of the Orient this year.
" Where are they? The fabrics.
Most clients get a kick out of Show and Tell.
See? I'm wrong already.
Richard always handled the pitch.
My job was to sit in the back of the room and look complex and artsy.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't interfere.
Yes, you should.
Alison, you are great at selling stuff.
You could sell me.
No.
I could give you some ideas.
No, I'm serious.
It could be great.
You could come with me.
No-- the buyer wants to hear the pitch from you.
Besides, wouldn't they wonder who I am? You could be I don't know, my director of marketing.
[chuckling.]
[laughing.]
Come on, Alison, please? Just this once.
All right.
[chuckling.]
Thank you.
My Angela the thought of you in another man's arms-- Hush, Wesley.
It's you I love.
director: And we're clear.
House lights.
[bell ringing.]
That's lunch, everybody.
Here you go.
Thanks.
[clamoring.]
Oh, hey, Matt, uh-- I'm glad you could make it.
Um, Val-- Val, this is, uh, Matt.
Matt, Valerie Madison.
Hi.
Co-star and current burning love interest.
[chuckling.]
Hey, I'll be right back.
Look, I need to go talk to the director about a line change.
So, Matt, did you like the scene? Yeah, I just I can't believe you do that with all these people watching.
[chuckling.]
Must be hard being romantic with someone you barely know.
Are you kiddin'? I look forward to the steamy sex scenes.
Fewer lines to memorize.
Oh [laughing.]
your husband must hate it.
Actually, I'm unattached at the moment.
So, Matt, did, uh, Val tell you that I invited her over for dinner tomorrow? Mmm, no.
Uh-- I-- I'm sorry, it's too late for me to change my rotation at the hospital.
Well, hey, it's okay-- I mean, we need to run lines anyway.
Don't worry, Matt.
I won't sap all Alan's energy.
I like to leave my leading men begging for more.
[chuckling.]
Oh, she's dynamite, isn't she? Hey, um, let's go get some lunch.
Come on.
Didn't your mother ever tell you that it's impolite to stare? My mother told me a lot of things-- including beware of quiet men.
Alycia, I care deeply about you.
There's an ominous line that usually spells relationship doom.
Well, we may not have a choice.
You see, Bobby's made it very clear to me that he doesn't want us to be together.
What are you talking about? He sent you to Palm Springs to make a point.
And left me dining solo.
He said he'd call you to cancel.
Oh, he cancelled-- in person.
Apparently, Bobby's convinced that I'm using you to get to him.
Are you? [laughing.]
Actually I used Bobby to get to you.
Well this is very disappointing.
I virtually sacrificed my reputation to accept a job fighting Bobby's uphill legal battles, and I find out the man doesn't even trust me.
No, he doesn't trust me.
Don't dilute his intentions, Peter-- you see, I signed on to be Bobby's counsel, not his hand puppet.
You know, there's something very sexy about you tonight-- determined, eyes all full of fire Dr.
Burns be very careful what you wish for.
[splashing sound.]
Brooke: Billy I'm cold Billy [wind rattling.]
Billy I'm cold I'm cold [chuckling.]
[laughing.]
Michael [yawning.]
: Just like the old days.
God, let's hope not.
Uh, I mean, the early days.
Mmm, right.
Who could forget? You, the two-timing sleazebag adulterer, and me, the wicked conniving homewrecker.
Yeah wait, wait.
No, no, no.
Post-Jane, pre-accident.
Oh, right.
Two glorious weeks.
Come on.
You know we belong together.
Move back in with me.
Right.
And prove to the world I really am crazy.
But-- but you wanted to live at the beach.
And this house is your home.
Michael, we had sex.
We don't have a relationship.
You require very high maintenance, and I can't make that kinda commitment.
Mmm.
Mmm let's stop trying to ruin a good thing.
[knocking on door.]
Yeah? Billy.
Brooke's funeral is in an hour.
You're not even dressed yet.
Are you okay? Ah, just a couple nightmares.
You know.
Brooke left these in my apartment.
That's it? Where's the rest of her things? Great, another Brooke mystery.
Sometimes I think she died just to get back at me.
Billy, I was angry too when Hayley died.
The only difference is, you loved Hayley.
Brooke and I couldn't even hold a civil conversation in the end.
And to top it off, we weren't divorced, so all of her credit card bills are still on my tab.
And I have two years left on the payments for her engagement ring.
Come on.
You're still in shock.
No, I'm in hell.
I was up until 4:00 in the morning trying to write Brooke's eulogy.
I couldn't string together three nice things to say.
Billy this is beautiful.
It's all lies.
I gotta take a shower.
[door opening.]
Sydney, why are my things out here? Because I am sick of stumbling over your life.
You took my old apartment.
Now you take my old bed in my old room in my old beach house.
Which was mine in the first place including Michael.
Sydney, your behavior is very childish.
Maybe it just seems that way because you're so old.
Look, despite our differences, I really do care about you.
[scoffing.]
Now, I know that your, uh, relationship with Michael is rather unsettled at the moment-- Oh, stuff a sock in it, you quack! You two-timed me worse than Michael ever did-- as a doctor, and as a roommate.
I'd stay and chat, but I have a funeral to go to.
Who died? Brooke.
She drowned in the pool.
Gee, and you're a doctor.
Maybe if you were here instead of whoring around with Michael, you could've saved her.
Well, what a pleasant surprise.
It's, uh very quiet around here.
Well, Michael's on rounds, and Sydney's at a funeral.
Hmm.
Expecting any patients? No.
So your meeting with Bobby went well.
I doubt he thinks so.
I resigned.
You quit? Alycia, I don't wanna be responsible for you giving up a great career opportunity here.
I mean You're a little big for your britches, aren't you? I had to offer my resignation to convince Bobby I meant business.
But-- So Bobby gets his comeuppance and you get unemployed? I mean, that's just a hell of a deal, isn't it? I made my point.
But this is serious, Alycia.
I don't want you giving up a career opportunity like this.
I turned in my resignation.
I didn't say Bobby accepted it.
So you still have your job.
And Bobby's promise to stop harassing us.
Take a note, doctor-- never ever argue with a lawyer.
Looks like a quiet turnout.
Yeah, Brooke's so-called friends bailed on her a while ago.
Well, your friends are still here.
I'll see you guys in a few minutes.
Hey, I'm glad you made it.
Nice haircut.
Yeah, it only cost me 60 bucks and two hours with Jane's stylist.
[chuckling.]
It was worth it.
You look great.
So, how long you think this will take? Don't worry about it.
I think you'll make it in time for your meeting.
Hi.
How you holding up? Okay.
Everything's beautiful, Billy.
Yeah, I don't usually rate these things, but that casket is gorgeous.
It's what Brooke would've wanted.
[beeper beeping.]
Oh.
It's Lindy Toys.
Any news yet? No-- turns out Brooke didn't do any research.
I'll start on it when I get back to the office.
Excuse me.
Amanda.
I know it's the '90s, but a cell phone at a funeral? Very tacky.
Oh, just what I need-- style pointers from Gidget.
Oh, and by the way, Kimberly is history.
I've already changed the locks and I'm takin' back my old lease.
Before Father Hawk begins his service, I just wanna thank all of you for coming here today.
Brooke Armstrong was a family woman.
She The bond that she shared with her father Hayley was was a tribute to was a tribute to family loyalty.
She also enjoyed her career.
She was recently promoted to vice-president of D and D Advertising.
And when she wasn't-- when she-- when when she wasn't working hard as a creative member of the D and D team the D and D team, she was a she was a loving, uh as a as a wife as a As-- as a wife, she was devoted to Billy.
And what more could one person give another than unconditional love? woman: All right, I'll tell her.
I'm sorry, Mrs.
Davis, Dr.
Shaw is running a few minutes late.
She asked if you could wait.
No, I can't.
I've got another client and two house showings in a half-hour.
Could you please give these listings to Dr.
Shaw and have her call me immediately? Mrs.
Davis, I'm a nurse, not her secretary.
Well, she could certainly use one.
And please tell Dr.
Shaw if she misses another appointment, she can find a new real estate agent.
Alison: It's been a really trying day, Billy.
Forget about work.
Well, considering my life lately, Lindy Toys is a mental oasis.
Fine.
Promise me you'll call if you need anything? Yeah.
Alison.
Uh, thanks for bailing me out today.
I didn't freeze up because of Brooke.
The problem was every time I looked up, I saw you.
Billy And everybody was just watching me, as if I was supposed to give them a reason to grieve.
You know, would I cry for Brooke, or could I make them cry, and you didn't.
You just, uh you just smiled.
I knew how difficult it was.
So what about tonight? Will you stay with me? Billy I can't.
I'm still working out my feelings about what happened.
You tried to save her.
Too late.
It's not just Brooke, Billy.
I [sighing.]
I keep thinking that if I hadn't brought Brooke to D and D, she and Hayley would still be alive.
The only thing we did wrong was deny that we belong together.
I know you wanna make sense out of it, but you're not gonna always find the answers.
Is-- is that how you shut it out? I know you, Billy.
You must be feeling something.
If you keep blocking it out, you're gonna make yourself crazy.
Go ahead, carry all the guilt you want.
Whatever compassion I had, Brooke sucked it outta me a long time ago.
Don't be so sure it's gone, Billy.
You can't bury the pain forever.
Good night.
[laughing.]
Mmm.
[clearing throat.]
Alison.
Hi.
Hi.
We waited for you.
You missed a great dinner.
Yeah, I wanted to thank you for your help this afternoon.
Oh, yeah.
I'm sorry, I got swamped at my real job.
I'm glad your meeting went well.
Yeah, well, thanks to you.
You're the talent, Jane.
I just helped you get organized.
Well, I still owe you a dinner.
You got it.
Have a great night.
Good night.
Alison's a good friend to have.
Yeah, I trust her.
Can't say that about anyone else these days.
Except you.
Wanna come inside? If that invitation means what I think it means.
No, no.
Just a one-night stand.
Just checkin'.
[chuckling.]
Jane.
Jake.
Richard.
I know I'm a thrill, but could you go back up to your own life, please? I'm sure Jo's waiting for you.
So, you still have your sense of humor.
I was worried you still had your hopes up about the Jordan deal.
And you think that's a mistake? No, I heard you had a great meeting with 'em this afternoon.
Oh, and-- and how do you know that? I gave my presentation right after yours.
Jordan liked my work.
A lot.
Well, you may have done a good dog-and-pony act, but Mr.
Jordan gave me the order.
I don't believe you.
It's true, Dick.
I was there when he called.
In fact, I just took Jane out to celebrate.
Talent always wins over trash.
Good night, Richard.
I actually got to see the look on Richard's face when he heard the news.
Oh, and I'm just a lonely dinner date.
How can I compete with sweet revenge? Oh, I wouldn't wanna end this perfect day with anyone else.
Being with you is icing on the cake.
Oh, so I'm just dessert to you, is that it? [chuckling.]
I hope I'm interrupting.
[chuckling.]
You're working.
Yeah, what'd you think was goin' on? [sighing.]
You don't wanna know.
[chuckling.]
Matt, this is my fault.
Alan isn't exactly my type.
I'm a lesbian.
I made him swear not to tell anybody, but I didn't think he'd include you.
Well, hey, I'm a very discreet guy.
So, all my jabbering yesterday about you having to kiss strangers-- was really very sweet.
You know what? Wait until I get together with your girlfriend to plot my revenge.
Well, let's hope you have better luck finding her than I have.
I wasn't kidding about being single.
Yeah, see, Gloria's notorious for keeping gay and lesbian actors in the closet.
You know what? I got a dose of her logic yesterday.
What's her problem? I mean, it's just television.
Not to daytime fans.
The show's important to all of us, and Gloria uses that to get her way.
And getting defiant about it only makes it worse, trust me.
Being single wasn't a choice for me.
I was involved with someone, and I loved her very much, but Gloria scared her away.
Don't let her ruin your relationship too, okay? Bye.
[gasping.]
Hello, Billy.
This isn't happening.
Did you miss me? Nice job at my funeral.
What happened? Couldn't you admit that it's your fault that I'm dead? This isn't happening.
Oh, yes, it is.
And it is your fault.
I came to you with so much love and you gave me nothing but hate.
Too bad Alison won't stay with you.
I guess she knows you're a heartless, unfeeling bastard.
[laughing.]
You can't run away from me.
I'll never leave you.
Stop it.
I'll never leave you alone.
I said stop it.
Just get outta my life, Brooke.
Billy? Are you all right? Y-- yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I'm fine.
Go back to bed.
[door closing.]
[knocking on door.]
Come in.
Ready for our meeting? Yeah.
Two minutes.
Here are the building permits you wanted.
They're all current.
Hi, Amanda.
Nice to see you again.
You, too.
Did the temperature just drop 20 degrees in here? Alycia's still angry because I interfered in her love life.
She wants things strictly business.
Which is fine in my office, where I have to manage but Alycia is your entire staff.
Right now, she could use a little ego massaging, and-- and so could Peter.
I don't even wanna think what that might entail.
Well, it could be as painless as dinner together.
I know you think Peter's got a hidden agenda, but you need Alycia on your side, and she knows it.
I'll handle the reservations, you extend the invitations.
It won't mean a thing coming from me.
If you're this good at manipulating people, how do I know you're not pulling the same scam on me? You don't.
Now, let's get down to business.
[chuckling.]
I had the bell captain bring Mrs.
Campbell's belongings up from the locker.
Thank you.
Lindy Toys potential slogans.
"stop playing games, start living them.
" Hmm.
Bobby: Excellent dinner, Amanda.
Peter: I'll get that.
No.
I invited you.
And the gesture was appreciated, but we all know things are a little tight for you right now, Bobby.
We do? Things are never that tight, Peter.
Well, I'm sure it'll make a decent tax write-off, right, Alycia? Excuse me.
I need to, uh, freshen up.
I'll join you.
Next time, my treat.
You think there'll be a next time? You only agreed to this fiasco to spend the evening with Amanda.
If you're implying that I'm still interested in her-- I don't trust you, Peter.
Well, you shouldn't.
Trust is highly overrated.
Mostly by losers.
Did I pass the test? Peter's my friend, Alycia.
I want him to be happy, and if that involves you, I'm delighted to hear it.
Oh, come on, Amanda, you're not the only smart person in the room.
You didn't set up that summit conference just to make nice.
Fair enough.
Bobby's made a huge commitment with this new company.
He's got a lot on the line.
He's entitled to know where your loyalties lie.
If Bobby's uncertain about my intentions, he can fire me.
No, he doesn't want that.
He knows you're extremely capable, and he likes you.
The problem is Peter.
Translation-- it's about you.
Look, whatever history you and Peter have together, it's your business, and I'd appreciate it if you and Bobby stayed outta mine.
This dinner wasn't meant as a personal attack.
I'm only interested in Bobby's success.
Because you care? Or because you're worried about your investment? Both.
Tread lightly.
Jane: Mmm, I wish you didn't have to go back to Shooters.
People are startin' to talk.
Why? I spend my dinner hours out and I come back hungry.
[chuckling.]
[phone ringing.]
[sighing.]
Maybe if you answer it this time, they'll stop calling.
Okay.
Hello? What do you mean? We-- we had a deal.
When? How did he Yeah.
Bye.
Little bitch.
Jane? Jane.
Jane, wait up.
Jane Richard! [pounding.]
Richard! Get your client-stealing butt out here, now! Well, well.
Modeling your new sleepwear line? You cheating bastard.
You destroyed my account.
I wasn't the one making promises I can't keep, Jane.
What the hell did you do? Told Mr.
Jordan the truth-- Jane works out of a garage, she doesn't have any equipment, she claims to be a professional, but her only employee is an imaginary executive named Alison.
Oh Richard, God why? Because I can make the same designs at half the cost in half the time.
Jordan deserved to know that, and, uh I deserved his business.
You are so disgusting.
Jane, hey.
So, this is what rock-bottom looks like for you, huh? Back-stabbing and client stealing.
Look, guys, let's just take some time and calm down-- I don't have time, Jo! And don't defend him.
You're a photographer.
You don't have a clue what the design business is really like! Unfortunately, neither do you, Jane.
Well, that's a rotten way to run a company.
Winning friends is not the game plan.
I beat Jane to the punch.
Given the chance, she'd do the exact same thing to me, and we both know it.
Bobby: I'll get the coats.
I hate to cut the evening short, but Alycia and I have an early presentation tomorrow.
I'll walk with you.
I wanna talk to you about that.
[clearing throat.]
Thanks for coming tonight, Peter.
And, um, I'm glad we can still be friends.
Yeah.
Life goes on.
Yeah.
Alycia is beautiful, and-- and smart.
It's funny how you can be in love with a person one day and find the same qualities in someone else the next.
Yes, you seem happy.
Well, after what we went through, I never expected to to fall in love again.
Have you? Head over heels.
Thanks.
Well, now that Lindy Toys is branching into the adult game market-- You make it sound like pornography.
Well, that's-- that's exactly the pitfall we're trying to avoid, sir.
See, we will promote your big-ticket items, but you're gonna have to move your educational games to your purchasing catalogs.
Where's the fun? You know, I can taste the chalk in this campaign.
These aren't just toys.
I spent millions developing a line of tools.
They should say something! A commercial with talking hardware? Mr.
Lindy maybe if we knew your specific goals.
I gave all that to Brooke.
I know things get passed around here, but it doesn't sound like you people have a clue what I want.
Lindy: I'm sorry, Amanda.
This company's gone to hell in a hand basket lately.
"When you're ready to stop playing games and start living them.
" What was that? "Lindy Toys-- when you're ready to stop playing games, and start living them.
" We will completely focus on the adult line-- CD-Rom games and the virtual reality system.
We only hit the high-end magazines and trade shows with games that parents buy for their kids but can't stop playing themselves.
That's more like it.
You work on that angle, Campbell, and get back to me next week.
Nice save.
Great slogan.
Yeah, but next time, don't let the client walk out the door before you pull something out of thin air.
Hi-- I hope I'm not too late.
Actually, you are, Dr.
Shaw.
I just took a deposit from another tenant.
Oh, you can't do that.
Please, I told you I'd be here-- Dr.
Shaw, in my business, it's first-come, first-serve.
My other client was very eager.
Sorry, doctor, the deal was just too good to pass up.
Excuse me for a minute, would you, Miss Davis? I'd like to pound some-- work something out with this gentleman.
Absolutely.
Michael, you can't keep me from renting this place.
Let me show you something.
Come on.
This is our ocean, Kim.
Trust me.
I've been here without you.
It just isn't the same.
Whether you like it or not, well, we're inevitable.
And you know this because Because we've done, I figure, just about every wrong, stupid, twisted thing a couple can do.
At least.
And guess what that leaves us? The good stuff.
And I can't wait.
I'll see you around the sandbox.
Hey.
Hey! What were you gonna do, put a deposit on every place on the beach? If I had to.
You'd go broke in no time.
For you, baby, it'd be worth it.
[whispering.]
Legal requirements, projected revenues Trouble sleeping, Billy? Well, you better get used to it.
Just leave me alone.
Why couldn't you see how beautiful we were? Did you hate me then? Did you hate me on our wedding day? I never hated you.
I just stopped caring.
Because Alison stole you away from me.
What do you want from me? I don't want anything from you.
I don't need your love anymore.
Do you know why? [whispering.]
Because you sold me your soul.
And all it cost me was one little line.
That silly little Lindy Toys slogan.
It's gonna make you a star.
And from now on every step you take every bridge you burn will be because of me.
[sighing.]
Outta my life! [glass breaking.]
Just get outta my life.
Get out of my life.
Just let me go.
[sighing.]
What is happening to me?