Melrose Place s05e09 Episode Script

I won't be needing your services any longer.
Why? Are you and Michael intimate again? What was he doing here? He followed me.
Our deal was very specific.
You were to entertain him only at the beach house.
There was nothing I could do about this.
I hired you to service him in bed, not to become his new best friend.
I know, but Michael likes to talk.
When I wouldn't talk about my life, he got very weird.
We had a business arrangement, and now it's over.
I'll have a final check for you in the next day or so.
In the meantime, cut him loose.
Just like that, Kimberly? Kimberly! Michael won't go away that easily.
I took him places he's never been before.
Michael is mine, Megan.
End the relationship now.
All I want is a kiss A little touch and go The sweet feel of your lips Is something I want to know Don't make this complicated 'Cause we hit or miss I don't want your hug Baby All I want is a kiss Like the way you're looking at me With a "come on" look in your eyes This flirting game we're playing Is such a nice surprise It could mean everything Ooh.
Someone's trying hard to impress you.
It's Craig.
Looks like there's gonna be a second date.
Ooh, lucky you.
Listen, I'll see you at the shop.
Hey, shouldn't you be taking off a few days? I mean, after everything that's happened? After everything that's happened, I need to keep busy.
You know, stop living in the past, start working on my future.
Take your time.
I'll open up.
Oh.
Relax.
She's not out to get us.
Hey, Jane.
Hi.
I'll see you later.
So, how's it going? O.
K.
Alison still seems a little shaky.
Guess she's just waiting for me to heave another brick through your window.
Jane, come on.
Actually I'm thinking about moving.
I'm sure you guys would be more comfortable if I wasn't living right next door.
Just give it some time.
Everything will be-- back to normal? I don't think so, Jake.
But in the meantime, I promise to keep my distance.
Hey.
We need to talk.
Not now.
I've got enough problems at home.
No.
Come here.
While you were in Portland, Arthur Field met with the board twice.
Big deal, he meets with them all the time.
No, it was a big secret.
The meeting wasn't even on the schedule.
I found out because I wandered into the conference room.
Amanda, they were discussing some kind of reorganization.
That will reorganize me right out of the agency.
What else did you hear? Nothing.
That's it.
I'm sure our heir apparent knows all the gory details.
It's after 9:00.
Where is he? Craig's pitching Midline Airways this morning.
He set up the meeting himself.
And you let him? Well, if you recall, you demoted me and made Craig my boss.
This is a disaster.
Where are you going? Let him flop.
Don't be an idiot.
It's a $2 million account.
[Michael.]
Oh, thanks, Dr.
Shulman.
Um, listen, I'll be right back.
Michael, what's Dr.
Shulman doing in your office? She's feeling me out for the chief-of-staff position at the hospital.
That's fantastic! Yeah, I helped her bust this drug ring involving some medical students.
Some heads had to roll, including Matt's, but the important thing is I proved my loyalty to Wilshire Memorial.
Listen, is Peter in yet? No.
Oh, good.
I have to use his office, use the phone.
[line ringing.]
Hey.
What did you do last night after I left? Or should I say, who did you do? That's precious, Michael.
I can't see you tonight.
What do you mean? I miss you.
I've been counting the hours.
No, not tonight.
Not ever.
What does that mean, "not ever"? Not ever on Monday, not ever on a weekday? This is not negotiable.
First of all, don't ever say "not ever" to me.
And second, I'll stay away all morning and all afternoon.
But I'll see you tonight at 7:00.
I don't know what's going on at D and D, but it sure isn't the same agency it was 6 months ago.
Mr.
Baker, why don't you give me a chance to walk you through the campaign again.
Better yet, walk yourself out.
Hold all my calls.
Amanda.
What are you doing here? Just tell me you didn't blow it.
No.
The pitch went okay.
There were a couple bumps, but we'll smooth them out.
We'll get Baker back in the groove in our follow-up meeting.
We're gonna lose the account.
Why all the negativity? Look at this as an opportunity.
We go back, we fine-tune the campaign, you re-pitch it and bask in all the glory.
You're asking me to save your butt? It's my butt on the line here.
Come on, Amanda, you do this for me and everybody wins.
Besides, you don't understand the first thing about my relationship with my father.
He won't let me live this down.
Maybe there is something you can do for me.
The notes from the board meetings your father had while I was in Portland.
I want them.
What meeting? Okay.
I'll get you the notes.
Deal.
Get lost, Junior, before I change my mind.
Tell Mr.
Baker Amanda Woodward is here to see him.
Oh, he asked not to be interrupted.
Maybe I didn't make myself clear.
I'm Amanda Woodward.
Mr.
Baker will see me.
Now.
Do you mind? So, where's the rock? What? You know, that big, hunky diamond ring of yours.
Didn't it fit? What do you know about that? Hardly anything.
I just saw Peter showing it to Taylor.
From what I could surmise, they went shopping for it together.
Frankly, I thought Peter had exquisite taste, but maybe he didn't trust himself this time.
Actually, come to think of it, they were awfully chummy.
Michael, no.
What? What's wrong? It's over.
Get back in your car and go.
Lose my number.
What's it gonna take to get you to leave me alone, Michael? I thought we resolved this last night.
I am a prostitute, Michael.
You are a married man.
It would never work between us.
So we don't have the perfect relationship.
So what? The electricity between us could power the entire San Fernando Valley.
You see this? I have slept with every man in this book.
This is who I am.
This is my life.
Give me that.
Give me that! Look, you don't have to sell your body anymore.
I want to take care of you.
Maybe I like what I do.
Did you ever think about that? Maybe I don't want to get too close to you.
My life was perfectly okay before I met you, Michael.
I don't need this, so get out.
Leave me alone.
It's over.
I've got a john coming over.
[Peter.]
So how was your day? [Amanda.]
Like you care.
What's the matter with you? Why are you still so angry? What 2 minutes did you not spend with Taylor while I was in Portland? I ran into her at the jewelry store.
It wasn't like I met her there.
It was a chance encounter.
Nothing Taylor does is by chance.
You know, you used to be so perceptive about women.
Why can't you see through her act? Maybe you can.
Maybe you're hiding something.
You know, I told you what would happen if you lied to me again, so if there's anything that you haven't told me you can tell me now-- not in a week, not in a month.
There's nothing to tell.
Fine.
I'm going to bed.
[knock on door.]
These are for you.
You brought bagels.
Why? Consider it a peace offering.
Can we talk inside? Sure.
Jake is still asleep.
Midline's getting ready to pull their account.
They haven't been happy since you left.
Really? Yes, really.
I was wondering if you'd be interested in a short-term consulting arrangement.
How short-term? Well, you'd be in charge of the account for the next 3 days, through the pitch meeting.
And in return, I pay you a substantial consultant fee, say $5,000? Oh.
I take it your answer is yes.
Look, I am really happy working at Shooters.
Happy doesn't pay the bills.
At least tell me you'll think about it.
Please.
All right.
But only because you brought bagels.
Here are the files.
Take a look at them.
And get back to me by the end of the day.
Okay.
Didn't know you were a pool shark.
I come here at lunch sometimes to blow off some steam.
If you're having problems at the office or anywhere else, you can talk to me.
As a matter of fact, I do have a problem.
His name is Craig Field.
Oh, that's right, I forgot.
You and old Craig had a date the other night.
To hear him tell it, all he did was talk about me.
Billy, who I go out and what we talk about is none of your business.
Because we're barely acquaintances.
We went out a couple times.
No big deal.
Why are you doing this? I'm not doing anything.
I'm just trying to get the ball in the side pocket there.
Craig is a nice guy.
Why do you have such a thing on him? Because underneath that great tan lies the heart of a snake.
I can't believe you don't see it.
There you go.
Oh, thank you.
What do you need? A few days off, if you can spare me.
Yeah, I guess.
Why? Amanda's in a jam.
She asked me to go back to work for a few days.
Don't tell me you want to go back to the rat race again.
No, but the money she's offering is too good to pass up.
So you're doing it for the money.
Jake, I lost everything in the fire.
If I do this, I can buy myself some new clothes-- Why didn't you say something? I'd be happy to spring for some new jeans or T-shirts or whatever you need.
That's very sweet, but I still need my independence, at least financially.
You okay with that? Sure! Take as many days as you need.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Hey, Amanda.
Hey, yourself.
I thought I might come by, get a look at the preliminary sketches for my restaurant's ad campaign, since I was sort of in the neighborhood.
For 2 people new to L.
A.
, you and your wife sure do get around.
I'm beginning to resent your attitude towards my wife.
Resent it all you want.
If your marriage is in trouble, lady, my advice to you, look a little closer to home.
And my advice is, keep the little woman on a short leash, or I'll run her over.
I'm not afraid of you, Amanda.
I've seen much worse, in the marines.
Is that a fact? It's a fact.
Underneath this steel exterior is a frightened little woman.
I'm beginning to think she isn't marriage material.
Go to hell, and give my regards to your wife when you get there.
I'll check on those sketches later.
Oh, Peter! Wait up.
I didn't know you had surgery scheduled.
Oh, actually, it's one of yours.
Mrs.
De Carlo.
Carotid artery.
You're more than welcome to assist.
It would be a good way to ease yourself back into the O.
R.
I'm sure you can handle it.
Okay, look, I'm throwing my hat in the ring for chief of staff.
What?! So I took the liberty of composing a letter of recommendation from you to Dr.
Shulman.
Here, all you have to do is sign it.
Forget it! Michael, you don't have time to be chief of staff.
You've got to put everything into our practice.
Hey, being head mucky-muck here can only help our anemic little practice.
Take a look.
"While I was recently incarcerated for first-degree murder, my partner shouldered the burden of our medical practice.
" If you think that I'm signing this-- Oh, come on.
Read on.
I paid you a lot of compliments.
Dr.
Mancini? We're ready.
[whining.]
Oh, just be a pal, all right? Jeez, I almost forgot.
Once you sign that, just hand-deliver it to Dr.
Shulman, would you? This is it.
Nice.
In case you were wondering I thought it was a great first date.
I'd kick myself if I blow this now, but I was wondering if you want to come in.
Maybe spend the night.
I'm moving too fast? Matt, something you should know.
I'm a one-man man.
You don't know how relieved I am to hear that.
Good, because I don't participate in casual sex.
Not what I was asking, honest.
I know, I know, it's just not a race, okay? I need to know that you are absolutely sure that it's what you want before we become emotionally attached.
Dan, I've never been more sure of anything.
Please stay.
I got early rounds in the morning.
So do you.
So why don't we just call it a night, huh? Sure.
Whatever.
I'll see you tomorrow? All right.
I'll see you in the morning.
Anything you'd like more of? Coffee? Wine? You wouldn't have had to ask that question a month ago.
Maybe I can do something to erase your memory of the last 30 days.
Are you all right? I was so worried when I got your call.
I needed to talk to you.
Dropping by the restaurant or knocking on your door seemed out of the question.
This is about Amanda again, isn't it? She's got this crazy idea about the 2 of us, you and me.
She thinks we're fooling around, I know.
So does Kyle.
You're kidding.
But it doesn't matter what they think because you and I are just friends.
And as your friend, I've gotta tell you, you kind of look down.
It's more than Amanda, isn't it? There's something else wrong.
Things aren't going very well in my practice.
Being accused of murder doesn't really instill confidence in your patients.
And my partner's about to bolt.
Peter, you are a great surgeon.
You always have been.
I can remember my father telling me he'd never met anybody with so much natural skill.
You remind me of Beth right now.
She was always my cheerleader.
And Amanda? It's different with Amanda, you know.
She doesn't believe in pedestals.
We share everything.
It's all equal.
That's why I think it might have been a mistake not telling her that you're Beth's sister.
Well, you're not thinking of telling her now.
I think it would clear the air.
Maybe with Amanda, but not with Kyle.
We've already kept it a secret, and he's gonna want to know why.
Peter, I'm begging you.
You have to do this for me.
Please don't say anything.
I love Kyle so much and our relationship is so fragile right now, I don't know what I would do if I lost him.
Okay, I won't say anything.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you.
I just want you to love me the way you used to.
Mmm.
Megan Here.
All right, what's your problem? I'm not sure I trust you anymore.
What? Oh, if this is gonna turn into another discussion about Amanda Woodward and her ridiculous suspicions, then I'm getting dressed.
This has nothing to do with her.
This has to do with Peter.
I've seen you flirting with him, standing too close, doing that thing you do with your lips.
What thing that I do with my lips? Are you attracted to him? This is a trick question, right? No, this is a simple question, requiring a simple yes or no answer.
Well, none of the above.
I'm attracted to a lot of men, Kyle, but I'm married to you.
Kyle, don't do this.
I would be lost without you.
You're my whole world, and you know that.
I'm sorry.
I guess I'm just reacting to something that Amanda said.
It's okay.
I understand.
But if the interrogation's over, I have to get to the restaurant.
Alison! It's good to see you again.
It's good to see you, Guy.
Miss Parker, how are you? Oh, this is so weird.
You're supposed to say it feels great to be back and tell me your consulting gig is permanent.
Billy.
I could use an ally now that Craig Field works here.
What about me working here? Uh, nothing.
Alison Parker, meet Craig Field.
He meant to add son of Arthur Field, but I'm sure you already know that.
Oh, am I supposed to be impressed? No, it's an albatross around my neck.
I considered changing my name, but then I'd have to get a new driver's license, stand in line at the DMV.
You're not what I expected.
Good.
Everyone's waiting for us at the conference room.
Shall we go? Yes.
I'll see you later.
Great.
Thanks.
Ready to wow them? Let's hope so.
We've got a deal.
I'm about to satisfy my end.
What about you? I'm working on it.
You have 48 hours.
I get the notes or your father gets an earful.
You look different.
Oh! I'm not sure.
Is that a positive or a negative on the Jake Hanson fashion meter? It's just different.
So how'd it go? Well, Amanda trotted me out like a circus animal, but Midline agreed to stay with the agency, so I guess it went great.
But? But it is still a scummy business, and I can't believe I allowed myself to get sucked back in.
Amanda offered me a permanent job with a substantial raise.
So what did you tell her? I haven't told her anything yet.
When I do, it'll be a big N-O.
Is that relief I see? Maybe.
But I'm thinking that you do need something more substantial to challenge you than just waitressing.
What would you say to a partnership interest in Shooters? Oh, Jake! You don't have to bribe me.
I'm not going anywhere, except to go put on my jeans.
I'll be in the office if you want to watch.
Matt, you've seen Michael, haven't you? No, not tonight.
Oh, it's just that I brought him dinner, and it's getting cold, and I can't find him.
Maybe I just got confused.
He's probably waiting for me at home.
Uh Kimberly? Are you okay? I'm fine, Matt.
I'm sorry to have bothered you.
Oh, oh, oh, it's starting already.
I don't want to die.
[panting.]
You heard me.
She's out of the business.
Closed up shop, gone fishing.
What part of that didn't you understand? Give me that, Michael.
You lose her number.
The next call I make is to your wife.
Oh, yeah? Same to you, pal.
What are you doing? I'm calling all your clients, from Aames to Zutavern, telling them that you're retired.
Hand over the book and get out.
Look, who do you think pays the rent on this place, Michael? It's not like I have a medical degree to fall back on.
You don't have to worry about that.
I want to take care of you.
Oh, so you think you can just come in here and save me? How naive are you? There are people depending on me, Michael.
My mom, my dad, I can't just let them down.
I'll take care of them, too.
Look, Megan, I just want to be the only man in your life.
Nobody's ever done anything like this for me.
I want to do a lot more, Megan.
I want us to make a commitment to each other.
I want you to be my mistress.
I know that sounds old-fashioned, and I wish I could give all of myself to you, but I can't.
Me and my wife, we've been through a lot together, and you know how it is.
I hate that book and every name in it, so, yes.
I'll even take a small part of you.
No matter what the consequences are.
Hi.
Need some help with that? Let me take that.
Thanks.
You know what, Amanda? This is absolutely ridiculous.
Come on, I think it's time that we cleared the air here.
I'll go first, okay? Okay.
You know I always had this picture of the way it was going to be between us, that I was gonna buy you this big fancy house and take you shopping on Rodeo Drive, and whisk you off to Paris for the weekends, but you see, I always thought that ordinary just wouldn't cut it with Amanda Woodward.
That whether you wanted it or not, I had this compulsion to take care of you, but because of what I've been going through for the last 6 months, you've been taking care of me.
And I'm not dealing very well with that.
That's why I've been acting like a jerk.
And I'm sorry.
Your turn.
Okay.
Well, over the past year, you've become this big presence in my life, and it's not something that I was looking for.
It's just something that I got used to.
And I suddenly found myself needing someone.
You.
And then you were taken away from me, and you haven't exactly been back since if you know what I mean.
So I think maybe I've been punishing you because of that.
I don't mean to.
And um I love you and I'm sorry, too.
And now I'm through talking.
Hang on one second.
Don't push your luck.
Hang on one second.
Wait a minute.
I, um No.
I went out and bought it by myself this time.
Go on, open it.
It's uh mood ring.
Only cost me 10 bucks.
Changes colors, depending on what mood you're in.
I thought it might help me understand you better.
Ha! Well, I'm all for that.
Thank you.
It's still red.
Oh, red.
What does that mean? Well, red means that you're crazy about me.
And uh that you can't keep your hands off me.
You wasted 10 bucks.
I could've told you that myself.
[siren blaring.]
[knock on door.]
Ah, Dr.
Burns.
Oh, Dr.
Shulman.
Guess my secretary must be late again.
What can I do for you? I understand my partner's up for the position of chief of staff.
Actually, his exact words were, "it's in the bag.
" Well, we all know Dr.
Mancini's propensity for self-exaggeration.
Oh, right.
So then he doesn't have a lock on it? I'm afraid not.
The selection committee is looking for someone a little more established, aggressive, but not unprincipled, and if we're really lucky, hungry to get into administration.
I'm plenty hungry.
You are? Yes.
I've done the job before, and if being jailed for a crime I didn't commit hasn't changed your good opinion of me, I'd like to throw my hat into the ring.
On the contrary, Peter, I've always believed in your innocence.
And given your past experience, I'm sure the committee will look favorably on your candidacy.
Well, then consider me a candidate.
Okay.
All I'm asking for is a little clarification.
You said take some time to decide what I really want.
Well, it's been almost That's a blink of an eye, Matt.
Maybe for some people, but it's been the longest So when do I get to tell you what I've decided what I want? Look, maybe I'm the one that needs more time.
Well, then maybe you should take it.
Wait a minute.
Matt, it's not what you think.
The last couple days has been like a blur for me.
All I could think about is you.
I care about you maybe more than I've got the right to.
I just don't want to see you get hurt.
Well, unless we're going sky-diving or bungee-jumping, I don't see how a second date is going to hurt.
Or a more committed relationship, for that matter.
Dr.
Hathaway, please report to the nurses' station, third floor.
Ahem.
I gotta go.
We'll talk about it later.
Right.
Later.
[Jane.]
Sydney, really, I'm not hungry.
Come on, Jane, a night out with your own flesh and blood will do you a world of good.
Oh, I can't handle this.
I just want to go home and go to bed.
Come on, Jane, it'll be fun.
Sydney, what are you up to? Nothing.
The food here is great.
Hey, Syd, I just left a message on your machine.
Hi, I'm Kyle McBride.
You are? Her sister, Jane Mancini.
Hi.
You're the one that had the trouble with I mean you used to date Jake Hanson or something.
Guilty as charged.
Look, I didn't mean Sorry, I guess I really stepped in it, huh? It's okay.
So no Taylor again tonight? I don't see her.
No, she's a no-show.
Oh, I'd be happy to fill in, except I was looking forward to spending some quality time with Jane.
Some other time? Sure.
I gotta get back to the kitchen.
Jane, it was nice to finally meet you.
Yeah, nice to meet you.
Sydney, are you a glutton for punishment? Don't get involved with another married man! I'm not! I just like being around him.
Is that such a bad thing? When it comes to you, yes.
But do what you want.
I'm going home.
Jane! Jane, come on! This was supposed to be our night.
You wouldn't believe it.
They should offer a course at Wharton-- Backstabbing 101.
That might have prepared me for working at D and D.
I'm sorry.
Am I boring you? No.
I like hearing about your work.
I'm usually the one doing all the talking.
So it's nice to sort of listen for a change.
You're just being kind.
No, I'm not.
I just don't have anybody I can really talk to about this.
It tends to be a drag when everyone's gunning for me.
Well, not everybody.
Not Billy.
I know that you and he are just friends, but I did take most of his clients, his corner office, and now I'm seeing you.
He's not a backstabber.
No, but I think that this thing that's happening between you and me, it's kind of getting to him.
But he's an okay guy, I guess.
Yeah.
Um do you wanna come in? I could make us some coffee.
Sure.
Why not? On second thought I think that this is moving a little too fast.
Look, I'm very attracted to you.
I can tell by the way you reacted that you feel the same way.
I feel something, too, but I just you know, to me, coffee is coffee.
You know, in a cup with enough caffeine to keep you up all night? You get the idea.
Yeah.
Well, I better be going.
Gotta finish a project for Amanda tomorrow morning.
I had a really great time.
Honest.
I'll talk to you later.
Sure.
Yeah, I'd like to make a collect call to Chicago, Illinois, to a Mr.
or Mrs.
Andrews from Jane.
Thank you.
Mom, hi.
Listen, I was thinking about coming home for a few days.
Well, because I miss you guys and I'm just Well, I'm just not sure who I am anymore.
[knock on door.]
[Craig.]
Dad? My God, Amanda.
"Last Will and Testament "Craig Field, on his 21st birthday controlling interest of stock in D and D.
" What are you doing in my study? Is this true? Did Mother will me all her stock in D and D? Has it been mine since I was 21? Yes, but-- Why didn't you tell me? What were you waiting for? You weren't ready for that kind of responsibility, Craig.
You're still not ready.
That's why you pitted me against Amanda? Everything I do, I do for your benefit, so you can have the security that I never had when I was young.
You think I feel secure? I'm at your mercy! You never give me anything unless you talk to your accountant first, or when you need me to do your dirty work for you.
Well, you know what, this time I'm taking what I want.
That's what I'm talking about, Craig.
You're a businessman.
You're not some wet-behind-the-ears Wharton grad who resorts to infantile griping to get his point across, come on.
You know what, Dad, why don't you drop dead.
Craig, I'm not prepared to discuss this any further until you calm down.
Why don't you go to your room and sleep it off.
You see, I own 33% of a publicly held company.
At Wharton they taught us that translates into controlling interest.
So why don't you go back to your room.
I'm in control now.
Hey! Come on, come on, if I don't leave now Okay, so go.
All right, I'll call you tomorrow, okay? Okay.
[engine starts.]
How was your evening? Kimberly.
I didn't want this to happen.
I wasn't looking for a relationship with Michael.
It's okay.
The truth is I don't think I'll be able to cut it off.
I have these feelings for him.
I said it's okay.
You can have him.
I don't understand.
I'm giving him to you, as a present.
That's crazy.
You can't just give your husband away.
You can if you're dying.
I only have a few months to live.
And I want you to be there for him after I'm gone.
Promise me you'll be there.