Melrose Place s05e06 Episode Script

I'm sorry you had to see that.
I don't know Jake very well, but I wouldn't have guessed he was such a violent person.
I thought you showed a lot of restraint, though.
Thanks.
Hi.
Hi.
Go ahead, I'll be there in a second.
I'll make us some coffee.
So why do I have a feeling that all of this has something to do with you? I don't know what you're talking about.
You bitch Alison.
[sound of air escaping.]
You are in great shape from all this jogging.
Look at those legs.
Why, Kimberly, you're looking at my legs.
That's a very good sign.
Oh, um I'm sorry, Michael, I didn't mean to send out the wrong signal.
I still have a lot of issues I need to work out.
My therapist says I need to concentrate on my daily routine without the complications of passionate feelings that challenge my sense of self-control.
Which means, Michael gets no sex.
Uh-huh.
I just need you to be patient for a little while longer.
Why don't you go for that run? You know, you're right.
A nice long, hard run on the beach is what I need.
[knock on door.]
What do you want? An explanation.
Let's just drop it, okay? No.
I want to know what the hell that was all about last night.
It's not enough that you're doing Alison behind my back, but do you have to embarrass me in front of Samantha? Billy? I promised Alison that I would leave you alone and that's what I'm gonna do.
Well, that's okay by me, then.
Thank you.
No problem.
[door shutting.]
Good morning.
Morning.
I think I'll go down to the bar and get started on last night's receipts.
See you in a bit.
Okay, I'll walk out with you.
God, I just miss designing full-time.
But I guess you can't look back.
Oh, no.
You have a flat tire.
Four of them.
God, who would have done such a thing? You know, I think I have a pretty good idea.
I know it's out of your way, but can you give me a ride to D&D? Oh, of course.
Here, hop in.
You poor thing.
What a day you're having.
Hi.
Hey.
I was hoping to see you again.
Here, I have something for you.
My place, tonight.
That is, if you want to.
You won't be disappointed.
Morning, Amanda.
I need the files for the three-point account on my desk right away.
Already there, under your briefcase.
Here's your cappuccino, decaf, with cinnamon.
No cinnamon.
I'll take it back.
I see Amanda's keeping you busy.
Yeah, she really knows how to pile it on.
Good morning, Arthur.
I take it that you've given Craig all of the accounts that Campbell was handling.
Yes, and I'll have Billy do nothing this week but get him up to speed.
Amanda, make sure that my boy goes to the next few pitch meetings.
I think he should see you in action, learn from the master.
Or should I say, "Mistress?" I'll see to it.
I knew you had problems, but I never expected anything like this.
Jake started it.
You know what I'm talking about.
You slashed my tires.
Isn't that a little juvenile, even for you? Now, obviously, you're still harboring a lot of rage.
I think it's time you learned to deal with it.
Rage, about you and Jake? I'm over you.
Oh, yeah? You were the only one who didn't have an alibi when that brick came through our window.
You publicly humiliated us at Jane's party, and you have always had a problem with me and Jake being together from the very beginning.
Jane slashed your tires.
She threw the brick, and she probably started the fire, because she thinks you stole Jake from her.
And after what happened with Richard, she's not the most well-adjusted person on the planet, is she? Jane was with me when I saw the tires.
She was totally surprised.
So how can you because she hit on me.
She said that we should be a couple.
She had some kind of twisted idea that that was gonna cause a problem between you and Jake.
And break us up? Just watch out for her.
I gotta go.
Talk to you later.
Hey, Matt.
Hey, Matt, I know you're here as a voluntary admit, but I don't think you're ready to leave.
Dr.
Hathaway, I appreciate all your help, but I've been through the whole regimen and I am okay now.
You haven't even admitted to yourself that you're an addict yet.
And that's just step number one.
You know what? I don't need steps.
I need to get back to medical school.
You know what? You sound like every other user that's given me that "I can handle it" song and dance, ended up right back in here again.
I think you said it yourself.
I'm here voluntarily.
And now, I'm leaving.
You could at least try and have a good time.
Why are we here? We are here to wish our new friends, Kyle and Taylor, good luck with their new restaurant.
Oh.
Couldn't we have just sent them flowers? You look great.
I know.
What is this? I've never seen this before.
Oh, I don't wear it that much.
Everything's going great, isn't it? Man, I hate this stuff.
Oh, come on.
Smiling at people that I don't know, that I don't want to know.
Let's leave.
Kyle, we can't ditch our own opening.
Yes, we can.
Not now.
You have to mingle.
I'll mingle.
All right, but in 2 hours, I want these people out of here.
Now mingle, mingle, mingle.
Mingle.
Bob, how are you doing? Hey.
Well, this probably isn't a good time to talk about the painting you're interested in.
No, actually, this would be a perfect time.
Oh.
So, tell me about the artist.
Um--well he's um postmodern expressionist, um--post disco, Eastern European No, Syd, I don't need to know all that stuff.
If I like it, I like it.
What's his name? His name is Sam, Samuel.
Samuel um-- Kirov.
Kirov? Where's he from? He's Russian.
That's why I'm representing him.
He doesn't really speak English.
He's an immigrant.
Uh-- You think he'll sell? Oh, sure.
He needs the money.
He sends it all back to his family in Siberia.
I guess their heating bills are a real doozy.
Look, I uh I gotta go work the crowd or Taylor is gonna kill me.
Why don't you come by in a day or two and we'll talk price? Oh, great.
Okay? All right.
Jane? Tell me about Billy.
I like him.
He's really nice.
And then things just turned bizzaro.
Oh, Billy's a great guy, really.
You can't blame him for still having his hang-up about Alison.
It's understandable when someone leaves you at the altar like that.
They were supposed to get married? Uh-huh.
So, he's been alone since then? No, he married Brooke.
Who's Brooke? Brooke was.
She died.
She died? Drowned in the pool.
In our pool? It's very tragic.
Not a real stable girl.
What happened? I don't really know for sure.
But you can imagine, it messed up Billy for a while.
Poor guy.
So he wanted to get back with Alison.
Well, strange thing was, Alison's husband drowned, too.
Alison was married, too? To Brooke's father.
He was very rich.
Oh, don't worry.
I'm sure Billy will explain it all to you himself.
Hi, Billy.
Jane.
Billy: I just came by to see if you wanted to grab a late dinner? I can't.
I have to do a thing.
A thing? Yeah, Sam's gotta go to the warehouse to pick up some slacks we got in.
It's kind of an emergency.
Well, I could go with you.
You don't want to go to a warehouse at night by yourself.
Oh, I've done it before.
Talk to you later.
So, what did you say to her? Nothing.
Look, Jane, I know you're the one that's hassling Jake and Alison.
They're together now.
Get over Jake.
In the meantime, stay out of my life, please.
Look, Billy, maybe you can just forget Alison.
Maybe you never really loved her.
At least, not the way I loved Jake.
I can't just forget.
Fine.
Amanda certainly leaves you alone a lot.
Oh, actually, I should probably try and find her.
Yes? Oh, I'm sorry.
It's just that that that necklace, the pendant Oh, this old thing.
It's been in my family for years.
It's just looks uh-- familiar.
Someone I knew Well, that was a long time ago.
Amanda.
Hey, I was just looking for you.
Not hard enough.
It's time to go.
Oh, that is, if you're done fawning over my husband.
We were just talking.
No.
When you're standing less than a foot away from a person, you're definitely fawning.
Well, fawning or not, we're out of here.
Tell Kyle I said good-bye.
Mind if I join you? No, no.
It's a community pool.
I didn't mean to chase you off.
No, no.
No problem.
It's all yours.
Oh, good morning, Amanda.
Aren't you going to work? Yeah, momentarily.
You sure um nothing's holding you up? Oh, I hope I didn't cause any trouble.
Why would you say that? Matt.
What's going on? I called administration, I told them I was coming back, but I'm not on the schedule.
You didn't get the message? No, I guess not.
You're suspended.
What? Why? I had a little problem, but it's no big deal.
A drug problem is a big deal when you work in a hospital, Matt.
You can reapply next semester.
Who told? You know I can't tell you that.
Never mind.
I know.
I'll be back.
You should have come to Kyle's opening.
I wasn't invited.
Oh, yeah.
I'm really good friends with Kyle, Kyle McBride, the owner.
Yeah, I know him.
He liked your painting, the one in the window? Oh? Yeah.
I talked him into hanging it up at the restaurant.
I mean, if that's okay with you? Ah! Really? Oh, Syd, that's great.
I mean, who knows, you know? If he likes this one after he kind of lives with it for a while, then he might want more.
I'm gonna take it over there tomorrow.
You? But doesn't he want to meet the artist? Sam.
All of the big name artists go through agents.
I am offering my services, for a small commission.
That's ridiculous.
I'm going with you.
No, you can't.
All right.
You can't meet him because I told him you're a Russian immigrant named Samuel Kirov.
You know, those tiny little typewritten biographies of the artist next to the painting? Well, you don't want yours to say Samantha was a happy child growing up in Maryland and now she works in a dress shop.
Besides, who wants to buy serious art from someone perky? Now, luckily for you, you signed them "Sam," so this just might work.
No, it's so dishonest.
Oh, big deal! Sam, we'll just keep up this ruse until you become a big hit.
And then, we'll reveal you.
Ta da! That'll really give 'em something to talk about.
Sam, we're talking about possible, actual money here.
All right.
But only until my paintings start to sell.
Okay? [knock on door.]
We need to talk.
Yes, we do.
I want you to get Craig Field ready to attend his first pitch meeting, A.
P.
Ryder Water, day after tomorrow.
He's gonna pitch meetings now? Yes.
And you are not.
Oh, thanks, Amanda.
Arthur Field says "Jump," and you say "How high?" Look at it this way, Billy, you're lucky to have a job.
[knock on door.]
Now, what is it you want to tell me? It can wait.
Bill.
Hey, Pete.
Peter, what are you doing here in the middle of the day? Well, just a special guest appearance.
No, I had a little extra time on my hands, thought maybe we could grab a quick bite.
Know what I mean? Don't you think you have a little too much time on your hands? Shouldn't you be out drumming up business? Chasing ambulances, perhaps? Look, it's no big deal.
I had a little fall-off in my patient load since I was gone.
I'm sure it'll pick back up.
So, you don't think you can get away for an hour or two? As much as I'd love to, I have to work straight through lunch.
Oh.
I'm sorry.
I promise I'll make it up to you.
Just let me get through this day and I'm yours.
Name the time and place.
Well, how about your place, oh, "Our place?" A nice romantic dinner for two.
No calls, no work, no interruptions.
Um how about Thursday? Fine.
Put me in ink.
Indelible.
Peter? [knocks on door.]
Hey, Matt.
Come on in.
No, I'll stay out here, thanks.
Unless you're afraid one of your junkies is going to embarrass you in front of your Belair neighbors.
What's wrong? Are you, high? No, I'm not high! I am mad.
You got me kicked out of medical school.
And to actually believe that I fell for the "I care" routine.
You said that you identified! You said that you'd been there! I feel like an idiot.
Matt, why don't you calm down for one second and tell me what on earth you're talking about.
When I got to the hospital today, they knew about my little problem.
They suspended me for at least one semester.
Well, I didn't tell anybody anything.
And I told you when you first came in that discretion and trust are paramount at the Hathaway Center.
That's a nice motto.
Was Greg Parker your connection? It's okay.
He's already been busted.
And he named names.
And yours is probably one of them.
I don't know what to say.
I really feel like an idiot.
Look, Matt, why don't you let me help you? I'll call in a few favors, probably get your suspension lifted.
You can do that? Yes, and I will, on one condition.
Now, you've got to take this drug problem seriously.
I've already got a regular session set up with the staff counselor at the hospital.
Why, why why are you doing this for me? I meant it when I said I've been there.
And I like you.
Right back at you.
How long are you gonna harp on this? Jake, listen to me.
Billy said Jane tried to use him to make us jealous.
He thinks she's dangerous.
Jane has been fine with us being together.
Billy is the loose cannon.
I believe him.
Big surprise.
What is that supposed to mean? Jane.
Can I get you anything? Hi.
Uh-- soda water.
Thanks.
How's it going? Great.
Shop's doing really well.
Seems my luck has finally changed.
That's wonderful, Jane.
Jake, can I see you in the back? I have a question about the computer.
What's your problem? Jake: My problem? You know, it's that you've been spending an awful lot of time with the guy you broke up with.
You're jealous.
Of Billy? No.
All right.
What about you? You're always so quick to defend Jane.
Oh.
My opinion doesn't count.
No, your opinion seems to be the only one that does count.
You don't listen to me.
Yes, I do.
I think this situation is getting on both our nerves.
Maybe we need some space.
Jake: Maybe.
I'm going to check on my tables.
Don't go.
I don't want to, not like this, but this is so confusing with you, and me, and Billy, and Jane-- I love you.
Wow.
You have a way of getting right to the point, don't you.
I love you, too.
Dad, can I ask you a question? I suppose so.
With the vast portfolio of companies you have, what's the big deal with D&D? The big deal is Amanda Woodward.
Billy Campbell was my creation.
He was a tiger.
She destroyed him to defy me.
You can't trust a woman like that.
I suppose being a strong woman who's crossed you isn't grounds for dismissal.
Unless, of course, it's your wife.
This is business, Craig.
It has nothing whatsoever to do with your mother.
All right.
Here's what we'll do.
This week, we have a pitch meeting with A.
P.
Ryder Water.
Now, Connor Moran is the chairman.
He's been doing business with D&D Advertising for years.
Same old campaign, year in, year out.
Pure, wholesome, family values crap.
Only this year, he'll do something different.
Because? Because I've already pre-sold him on the notion that he needs to go after the youth market.
Now, Amanda's gonna go in there with the old campaign he's always bought, only this time, I'm gonna send you in there with a new idea that I'm gonna give you.
That way, you look like the up-and-comer.
And Amanda will look like she ought to be cleaning out her desk.
Dad, I wish you would let me go in there and kick Amanda Woodward's butt.
She'd have you for lunch, Craig.
[knock on door.]
[moaning, breathing heavily.]
I'm married.
I don't care.
[giggling.]
I can't.
I just can't-- I can't.
I really can't.
Hello.
I'm sorry.
I'm not a morning person.
Used to be.
Morning, noon, and night.
Taylor's out there swimming laps.
Is that where you'd rather be? I am not interested in Taylor McBride.
Kyle seems like a nice guy.
Is there anything wrong with making new friends? Well, it takes time away from beefing up your medical practice, for one thing.
[chuckles.]
You know, you're way out of bounds, here.
Oh-- I forgot what an expert you are in the medical field, Dr.
Woodward.
Consider the subject dropped.
Do what you want with your medical practice, but those McBride people are tenants.
Let's keep it that way.
Shouldn't you be getting dressed? You know, you're getting in that out-of-bounds area again.
Believe it or not, before I met you I actually got myself dressed, I fed myself and got myself to work on time.
Hmm.
I love you, you know.
Hey-- Are we still on for tomorrow night? It's a date.
[knock on door.]
What do you want? Just to pitch you an idea for A.
P.
Ryder Water.
I'll make it quick.
Great.
I've been looking over the files, and I know Connor Moran has always gone for this old-time family values theme.
This year, we throw him a curve ball.
We aim for the Generation X alternative rock crowd.
We use mountain bikers, skateboarders, divers exploding off the page.
Be original.
Be on the edge.
Then, right over the A.
P.
old-fashioned water bottle we graffiti tag, "It's in the water.
" It would be totally hip.
The only thing that Connor Moran knows about hip is that Liz Taylor had hers replaced.
Forget it.
Okay.
Oh, Craig? At the pitch meeting tomorrow, you're strictly an observer.
Keep your mouth shut.
Thanks for having lunch with me.
All right.
We've got the baguettes, the crackers, fruit, caviar, and if you're in the mood, a little white wine.
This is great.
I wanted to do it.
I got off on the wrong foot a couple of times.
Yeah.
I know.
I know you still think I'm hung up on Alison.
It's just we have a long history together.
I really do want to get on with my life.
I'm glad we're talking about it actually because it's sort of been the elephant in the room, you know? Mm-hmm.
You spend a lot of time with Jane.
I hope you don't put too much stock in what she says.
I know, she's not my biggest fan.
Actually, Jane says really nice things about you.
She says that it's no surprise that you have your ups and downs because when Alison left you at the altar Oh.
I'm sorry.
Even with my mouth full I manage to stick my foot in it.
What else did Jane say? About Brooke drowning in the pool.
I'm sorry.
I'm taking about your dead wife.
It's okay.
I just wish I was the one to tell you.
It's a painful part of my life, and I have a lot of regrets.
I'm gonna move on you know? I don't want my past to affect our future.
So, do I get another chance? Am I still in the game? I guess I can give you another shot.
That's great! Look at those colors.
It will certainly cover up some wall space.
I see you're not a patron of the arts.
I'm gonna let you handle this, baby.
Let's go to the kitchen and talk money.
Okay.
First, I have this sauce that I want you to taste.
Tell me what you think.
Mmm! It's tangy.
Tangy.
That's not good.
So, what's the Kirov worth? Well, what do you think? I don't know, Syd.
You represent him.
In your opinion, what's it worth? Well, I'd say it's worth $1,000.
But in a few years, who knows? Personal check okay? Make it out to cash? Look, Syd, you are a very attractive woman, but I'm not interested.
Oh, I'm sorry.
You didn't-- I didn't-- I didn't mean to, you know No, that was my fault.
Sometimes I get in people's personal space.
I overreacted.
I hope I didn't embarrass you.
No, no.
It's okay.
Friends? Friends.
You're red.
You still have sauce on your face.
Billy, you've been trying to tell me something for days.
What do you know? Oh, so now you're going to listen to me? I know that Arthur Field has a plan to put the boy king on the throne.
You know more than that? It's gonna cost you.
I want my old title, office, and salary.
If it will help beat Field at his own game, you got it.
All right.
Let's go to your office.
It's a beautiful night for a walk.
Yeah, nobody walks in L.
A.
I do.
[bottle rattles.]
Did you hear that? I heard something.
It's probably a cat.
What is it? Um, I don't know.
Nothing.
Come on.
Taxi! Just get in.
I'll meet you at home, okay? Hey, I know you're there.
Aaah! What are you doing? Let go.
You're hurting me! Nothing! Let me go! You're stalking Alison and me, aren't you? It was you all along, wasn't it? Yeah.
Why? Why? Because it was a mistake that we broke up! It was Richard.
I didn't mean to push you away.
I want to fix things, Jake.
I want you back.
I'll never let you go.
Kimberly, where's Martin Callahan's number? I'm supposed to call him with his test results.
I already did.
You? Let me remind you, Kimberly, you are not the doctor.
I am.
It won't happen again.
I'm sorry.
I overreacted.
Look, I'm trying.
I know, Michael.
What do you say we just have a relaxed evening at home tonight.
Watch some videos.
All right, That sounds good.
Okay.
Oh! You know what? I think I promised to fill in on late rounds tonight.
It's not on your schedule.
Yeah, it just came up.
Okay, well, let me know when you're sure.
Well! Heh heh.
You're gonna be late.
I'm shocked.
I'm sorry, Peter.
The pitch meeting was pushed to 7:00.
I'll be there soon as I can.
Yeah.
Well, get here when you get here.
I love you! [dial tone.]
Good evening.
Amanda.
Mr.
Moran.
Everyone.
All right.
We have represented A.
P.
Ryder Water for 6 years.
And for 6 years we have had excellent results with our family values campaign, so there would seem to be no need for a change.
But that is exactly what we are suggesting.
Craig Field has come up with a brilliant new idea.
Craig, would you like to do the honors? Uh, no.
You go right ahead, Amanda.
Okay.
Here it is-- You need to reach out to the youth market.
They don't trust their parents' politics, soda pop, pretentious designer water.
They want a product that respects their intelligence.
Be traditional? Be original.
A.
P.
Ryder Water-- the cool, new alternative beverage with the old-fashioned label.
"It's in the water.
" Brilliant, Amanda.
It was time for a change.
And you read my mind.
I'm glad you're pleased, Mr.
Moran.
We'll draw up the paperwork in the morning and get started.
Good work, Amanda.
Just what I'd expect of you.
Thank you.
Connor.
Quite a performance.
I don't care whose kid you are.
Don't ever mess with me.
Hi.
Peter! Where's Amanda? Is Kyle here? Yeah.
He's right over there.
Oh.
Thanks.
Hey.
Hey, buddy! You alone? Yeah.
Amanda's working late so I figured, what the hell? Why don't you just sit at the bar, and I will join you in just a minute.
Prime ribs and garlic mashed potato-- How does that sound? Great.
You a Scotch drinker, right? Yeah.
Single malt, neat.
You got it, Kyle.
Usual, please.
So, Amanda's working late again? Yeah.
Yeah.
Maybe it's me, but I just think a woman should spend as much time on her marriage as she does on her career.
I'm sorry.
Are you sensitive? No, actually.
Oh, I don't know about that.
Oh? I think you'll find that I know you a lot better than you think I do, Peter.
Let's see if the food is as good as they say it is here.
Kev, why don't you open a bottle of merlot.
What do you think? Perfect.
Ahh.
She knew exactly what to pitch, even down to the artwork.
I know I didn't screw up, Craig.
That only leaves you.
I pitched it to her as my idea.
I had this wild notion that I might work my way up.
You don't have to work your way up! I'll tell you what you need to know.
It's a dog-eat-dog world.
Kill or be killed.
Don't be a smart-ass, Craig.
What, you're surprised that Amanda stole your idea? She knows how the business works.
After eating the dirt that she shoveled on you tonight, do you have a clue? Yes, Dad.
You want Amanda Woodward's head on a silver platter? You got it.
But I don't need you to help me get it.
Peter: My compliments to the chef, and especially the bartender.
I love that guy.
He's my favorite.
Hey! Hey there's the little woman.
I was going to ask where you've been, but that's obvious.
Wait-- it was my fault, Amanda.
I talked Peter into hanging out at the restaurant until closing.
Amanda, you shouldn't leave Peter on his own so much.
Somebody might come along and steal him.
I want you to stay away from my husband.
Amanda, that's enough.
There, Taylor.
Now you can join Peter for a moonlight swim.
Oh, man! No offense, man, but what-- heh heh heh is your wife's problem? Peter: It's not her fault.
Oh, Peter, I'm sorry.
It's all right.
I'll be fine.
[laughs under breath.]
Sweetheart, come on.
Thank you for dinner, Billy.
It was so normal.
Yeah.
They said it couldn't be done.
I love that restaurant.
If you would have told me I would eat something that looked like a soft-shell crab I would have told you you were crazy.
I was such a picky eater when I was a kid.
And in Maryland not eating a crab was like burning a flag, or something.
Of course, now I love them.
But I still don't eat beans, though.
Green beans I never Well that was I knew you'd be back.
You're late.
That's the man, he's been stalking me, officer.
What's this? This young woman has accused you of stalking her.
Under this hearing notice you can either show up for court or stay 100 feet away from her at all times.
It's up to you.
Ma'am, go inside and lock your door.
Jane, you're crazy! Ma'am, that will be enough.
Get psychiatric help! I'm not warning you again.
It's okay.
We're going inside.