Melrose Place s05e11 Episode Script

Ah.
Hey.
Why did you want me to meet you here? I thought we had a rendezvous in town.
It was right over there.
You came running up beside me, and my heart jumped into my throat.
Really? The first time I ever saw you.
And I I think it was the last time I was really happy.
You know, everything else has been so complicated.
Yeah.
Do you think it's because you're still in love with your wife? Kimberly's gone.
She's in the past now.
Maybe.
But you still have feelings for her.
Well, I mean you go through all the things we went through and then Then it's suddenly gone, yeah, sure.
I got feelings.
But they'll pass.
It's just gonna take a little time, that's all.
Michael, I need to know how you really feel.
I want to believe it's just a question of time, but I'm, you know I'm afraid that no matter how long I wait, you're still going to be in love with Kimberly.
Weeks'll go by, months and still every time you're holding me, you'll be holding her.
I don't think I can stand that.
I need you to love me.
I do.
I swear.
Hi.
Syd.
I was hoping I'd see you this morning.
We've got to talk, but now's not the time I thought I heard your voice, baby! I was so worried about you! Morning.
Hi, Sydney.
I slept at the restaurant last night.
I should have called.
It doesn't matter.
This is not your fault.
I made you a promise, and I broke it.
Taylor, I I'm sorry.
I swear to you, I swear to you, there's nothing going on between Peter and me.
He just needed a friend, and I wasn't thinking.
I was the one that was way outta line.
You should be able to have a friendship with another man without me getting suspicious and jealous.
But I knew how you felt, and I ignored it.
And I just want you to know that I will never do that again.
No more broken promises, okay? No.
No more.
Make love to me.
Go ahead Make a wish It doesn't come true In a big swish Looking for some Good advice Everything has got it's price There's a bird up in the laurel tree Singing about four two's mystery Singing hang on baby and don't - What time is it? - It's already half past 8:00.
I could've sworn I set the alarm.
Did you mess with the clock? I didn't touch your damn clock.
The only reason I'm asking is because I didn't hear you come in last night.
Things go all right at the hospital? Not really.
Well, things aren't going too well for me, either.
I am firmly convinced that Craig Field has been sent up from hell to torture me.
You wouldn't believe the mess he's causing at work.
Please tell me all about your problems.
Some other time.
I'm running late.
Peter, use a glass.
What, you worried about germs? I believe we've already shared more than milk cartons, Amanda.
I wouldn't remember.
It's been a while.
I really don't need this right now.
What is with you this morning? Nothing.
I got it.
Hi.
Hey, Peter.
I just wanted to make sure you were okay After last night.
It happens to the best, so don't let it get you down.
No, I'm fine.
Thanks for your concern.
What happened last night? Thanks for stopping by, Matt.
See you, Matt.
I thought you were running late.
My meeting can wait.
Tell me what happened.
I froze.
I couldn't do the operation.
I made a fool of myself in front of the entire surgical team and Matt Fielding, medical student.
So any chance of that chief of staff job is pretty much dog meat.
Why didn't you tell me this? There really wasn't much you could do about it, was there? But we talked about this.
That woman dying last week had nothing to do with you or your skill as a surgeon.
But I don't know that! I I just can't seem to get back in any kind of a groove.
I'm in some sort of a tailspin here, and I can't get out of it.
Last night if I would have started that cut I I was just so afraid of making some kind of a horrible mistake.
Hey you're too smart to let this keep you down.
You'll work through it.
You're the great Peter Burns, after all.
I love you.
Yeah.
Hi.
The doctor said your surgery went well.
You're gonna be okay.
Well that depends.
That depends on whether or not you're going to forgive me for lying to you all of these years.
Mom Janey, please.
Your father and I just didn't know how to tell you.
It was wrong.
But don't hate us.
It was a mistake made out of love.
I could never hate you.
I'm just confused.
I I feel like I don't know who I am anymore.
You're our daughter, and we're very proud of you.
We love you so much.
I know.
But I still need to find my real mother.
I found out that her last known address is in L.
A.
Janey, you have to do what your heart tells you to do, but do you really think finding her is gonna make a difference? It has to.
I have to go.
My plane's leaving in an hour.
Take care of yourself.
I'll call you when I get in.
Good-bye, sweetheart.
Bye-bye.
Miss Woodward, Arthur Field is on the phone for you.
I'll take it in my office.
I'll be right back.
Hey, boss.
You were running a little late, so I took the liberty of postponing the Glorious Gowns pitch until after lunch.
Bless you, Billy Campbell.
Any rumblings from the boy wonder? No.
He's been in his office since early this morning.
What are you gonna do about this jerk anyway? We keep our heads down and our backs to the wall.
It's Craig's company for the time being, anyway.
Amanda Woodward.
Amanda, I've come to a decision.
I can't afford to wait until Craig trips himself up.
By then, D and D's gonna be on life-support.
So you're going back on our deal? No.
No.
Not at all.
You'll still be in charge once he's out.
I'm just accelerating things.
Now, a lawsuit is going to be served on Craig today, challenging the way his controlling stock was transferred.
I need you to keep your eyes open for his reaction.
Wait a minute.
First you bring sonny boy on board, intending to replace me, and now I'm supposed to be your spy so you can get rid of him? Times like these make for strange bedfellows, Amanda.
Keep me informed.
I've been dodging calls from Midline Airways all morning long.
Did you close a deal with Alison Parker yet? I'm working on it.
You lost her, didn't you? I said I'm working on it.
You lost her, and you're too scared of losing your job to admit it.
I am not scared of anything, least of all a frat boy masquerading as an executive.
Well, maybe you ought to be, Amanda.
Remember my father hired you.
I didn't.
So are we gonna talk about what's bothering you? I don't know what you mean.
You've barely said 2 words to me in 24 hours.
All I asked for was a little time to think about your partnership offer.
If you needed time, it's obviously something you didn't want.
Your decision's made.
No, I have not made my decision! But the way you keep forcing the issue makes me wonder what this is really all about.
A whole lotta nothin', so let's not make a federal case about it.
All right.
I'll see you at work.
All right.
Take that.
What's this? The lady wanted the sauce on the side.
That was the veal.
Damn it, you pay attention.
I want all of you to put a little thought into your work.
Quit hanging around back here.
There's work to do.
I want you to hit your stations now! Mario take 5.
It sure is hard to get good help these days.
Syd, I I tried calling you earlier.
I got your message.
Thought I'd return it in person.
Well, you know what? Now is not a good time.
I'm behind on orders, and half my help is still in training.
Okay.
I just I wanted to tell you that last night was the most wonderful nights of my life.
It's not gonna happen again, Syd.
I'm sorry, it was it was a stupid mistake.
Oh! Hey, it has nothing to do with you.
You look, you're a fantastic woman, but I messed up big time, and I can't afford to mess up again.
Last night you said Look, whatever I said, I didn't mean to lead you on.
Taylor: What's going on? The waiters said you threw them out of the kitchen.
Just kicking a little butt.
Sydney was I was just asking Kyle if he would be available to cater a party.
But I guess it's not gonna work out.
Yeah.
I, uh, appreciate your understanding.
Yeah.
See you later.
What is it with the people from our building, huh? They all think they can get a free meal out of us.
You just gotta give them a firm no.
Sometimes it's not that easy.
You think you got troubles, buddy? Very sexy.
Hi, Sydney.
Hi.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Jane.
Thank God you're home.
You've no idea what I've been through the last 2 days.
Not now, Syd.
You don't understand I really need to talk to you.
I don't have the time.
Jane, I really need you.
Not now, Syd.
Hello.
You okay? Yeah.
Yeah.
I'm just resting.
A stitch in my side.
Well if you wanna come along with me, I'll take it slow.
No, no.
I I lied.
I'm not exercising.
I just needed some thinking space.
You and Jake having problems? Yeah.
I guess we are.
Well, maybe I could help.
Oh, Billy, that's sweet, but I really don't feel comfortable talking to you about this.
Alison, we're always going to be friends.
That's the way it started in the first place.
Come on.
Tell me what's going on.
Okay.
Jake offered me half of Shooters.
When I didn't jump at it, he just clammed up, took it personally.
Now I'm thinking I've done something that can't be fixed.
That's just Jake.
In a few days he'll come around.
It's not that big a deal.
No, Billy, it is a big deal.
I I love him.
I've never felt this way before.
I don't want to lose him.
Oh I shouldn't have said anything.
That's fine.
It's totally cool.
No, no.
I'm sorry.
Just forget it.
Look All you gotta do with Jake is understand what he's been through.
Every woman he's been with has left him when something better came along.
He just wants security, so show him how serious you are.
This is too weird.
What? Listening to you give me advice about my love life.
Well, I hope it helps.
Yeah.
Me, too.
So you wanna run back together? No, you go ahead.
I'm gonna take a couple more laps around the park.
Okay.
Gold medal performance, Amanda.
You were brilliant.
I wasn't going to let the loss of Alison Parker keep me from saving this account.
No really I mean you were incredible, it was like poetry in motion.
You're a blatant kiss-ass.
Finally, something I like about you.
We're celebrating.
I'm taking you out to dinner.
You are? I'm not taking no for an answer.
Executive orders.
Besides, it'll give me a chance to pick your brain.
All right.
It might even be fun.
As long as I get to pick your brain as well.
Well, hello there.
Hi.
Let me give you a hand.
Ah, thanks.
So what's all this? New paint sets.
Top-of-the-line.
All my supplies.
Wicked, huh? Yeah.
So, you know how we got off to that rocky start No kidding.
I thought you were such a jerk.
It's nice.
Friends now.
Yeah.
But I was thinking if we could move past just being friends and take another stab at going out.
I'm sorry? What I'm saying what I've been thinking is I don't wanna end up sitting on some park bench thinking about you while you slip away because I didn't do anything about it.
I really like you, and it's not a rebound thing.
It's that's it.
So will you go out with me? Billy, a date? I'm seeing Craig.
You know that.
He gave you this paint set, didn't he? Yeah.
He did.
Don't you know what he's doing by buying you these gifts? I'll stop you here, because I'm about to be offended.
I like Craig, regardless of whether he gives me presents or not, and vice-versa.
Maybe we could have had something, but it's too late.
I'm sorry.
I don't mean to shut you down.
Well, shut down, shot down.
What's the difference? Either way, I'm outta here.
Thought this was your day off.
I need to talk to you.
I have problems.
So do I.
Yeah, well, not like these, you don't.
Sydney What is wrong with you since you got back? If I can't talk to you, who else can I talk to? Please don't do this to me right now.
Don't do this to you? What about me? No one else can understand me.
You're my sister.
No, I'm not! I'm not your sister, Sydney.
Shut up.
I'm serious.
What are you talking about? Mom and dad kept it a secret all these years.
I just found out last week.
You mean, like, I'm adopted or something? No.
I'm adopted.
I found out when I was home.
They adopted me and had you.
They never told either one of us.
What? Oh, my god.
Jane What is going on? I don't know.
I'm lost.
I feel like I suddenly don't have anything anymore.
It doesn't matter between you and me.
I mean, we're sisters, right? Just because we're not blood relatives, it does-doesn't change that.
Sydney, please.
I can't talk about it.
I just need some time to think it out.
Meaning what, we can't talk until then? That's crazy! Just close up for me, would you? Jane, please, talk to me! Jane! You're my sister! Jane! Thank you.
Um You okay with this? I mean me having a drink.
If you can handle it, I can.
I never really had a problem with alcohol just drugs.
For me, they were all related.
I had to give up everything in order to live again.
Just be careful, Matt.
Uh, waiter, I changed my mind.
Can I have an iced tea instead.
Absolutely, sir.
You didn't have to do that, you know.
No, it's okay.
You're right.
Healthy mind, healthy body.
All that.
Man: Well, look here! If it isn't Dan Hathaway, savior of mankind.
Hello, Roger.
You gonna introduce me to your friend? I'm Roger McCormick, one of Dan's used-to-bes.
Your latest conquest, or just another disposable for your ash heap? You're drunk, Roger.
So why don't you go away before this gets unpleasant? Wait.
Let me guess.
You're a former patient.
Did big, strong Dan take you home and kiss your boo-boos and make them better? Plays the part so well, doesn't he? Has he started living your life for you yet? Roger, I want you to leave now.
Word of advice.
Get out while the getting's good.
You'll be sorry if you stick around.
What was that all about? That was a former patient who never got better.
We were involved for a time.
See, this is why I insist on not mixing my business and personal lives.
I'm really sorry you had to go through that.
No, it's okay.
It's okay.
You handled it really well.
Well, I should.
That's my job.
Ah, let's, uh come on, let's just order.
Well, this is a pleasant surprise.
I couldn't help myself.
All day long, I have been fantasizing about you.
You would not believe all of the nasty things that you and I have done together.
You want to try making a few of my fantasies reality? Mmm.
My pleasure.
Your pleasure? Mmm.
Oh, geez.
Oh, my god.
Don't lose my place.
Okay.
What is it? Offices are closed.
Michael Mancini? Yeah? Sign here, please.
Thank you very much.
I think that you were right about here Michael? Michael, what's the matter? It's divorce papers.
Kimberly sure didn't waste any time.
I know she quit her job here, but but isn't that good? Yeah, uh it's it's just sudden.
Listen, um I can't do this right now.
I've got a lot of work to catch up on tonight, um so I'll see you later, okay? You understand, don't you? Yeah, sure.
So, now that I've sung your praises over fine champagne, how else can I show my appreciation for saving the midline account? Don't tempt me.
Believe me, if I could only find a way.
You can tell me how the apple fell so far from the tree.
You're not at all like your father, you know.
God, I hope not.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to bring up a sore subject.
That's all right.
You might as well know my father served me with a lawsuit today.
Oh, on what grounds? He's trying to win back control of the company any way he can.
Excuse me, but your father can be a bit of a bastard.
Well, I come from a long line of bastards, actually.
My father, my grandfather, it's not a pretty family tree.
You know, you really are a spectacular looking woman.
No fair changing the subject.
Really, aren't you a little worried about this lawsuit? I don't mean to be selfish or anything, but if you were to go away, I doubt that I would be around much longer myself.
You've got me a little worried.
Well, there's nothing to worry about.
I'm not going anywhere.
You sound awfully sure of yourself.
Oh, I am.
Dance with me.
As soon as you tell me why you think you can beat your father on his own playing field.
Skeletons in the family closet, Amanda.
I know too many secrets.
Really? Dance with me.
You know, I can keep secrets better than anybody.
Well, if this one ever got out, it would make my dad's life a living hell.
Wouldn't want that, would we? Oh, there she is, the wife with the mystery social life.
I was out with my boss.
Craig Field? I tried calling, but I guess you were out, too.
Really? I clocked in around 10:00.
You got in after midnight.
I guess you guys don't have any early meetings this morning.
I'll see you later.
Where are you going? Golf course.
I decided what I need is a little time off to get my head together.
I thought you said your practice was in trouble.
How the hell is playing golf gonna solve anything? If I have to accept you partying the night away with a strange man, I don't see where you get off questioning anything I do.
Billy: I saw that fancy paint set you got her.
That was very nice.
Yeah, she seemed to like it.
That case and that easel, that's couldn't have been cheap.
Look, Campbell, it's no secret you once had the hots for Samantha.
So if all this fishing around is your not so subtle way of trying to figure out my intentions, let me save you the trouble.
Whatever's going on between Samantha and me is my business and her business, not yours.
Absolutely.
Unless of course you do something to hurt her, and then I'd have to kick your teeth in.
See you in the staff meeting.
Excuse me.
Have you had this route long? Oh, wow.
I'm looking for a woman who lived in this house maybe uh 10 years ago? Lady, people come and go around here on a monthly basis.
You expect me to remember someone from 10 years ago? Wait, please.
It's very important to me.
Her name is Sherry, Sherry Larson.
I wish I could.
But I don't even remember a Larson living there.
Maybe that wasn't her last name.
Maybe she was married or something? Wait, she was an actress pretty, too? Looked sort of like you.
Blond hair, blue eyes.
You left early.
The place needed a good cleaning.
Jake, I can't go on like this.
I know I hurt you, and you can't imagine how badly that makes me feel.
I'm sorry.
You just hit a nerve when you turned me down.
But I didn't turn you down.
I just needed some time to think, and I have.
I mean, I don't know the first thing about running a bar.
And then suddenly, there's the prospect of this huge responsibility, and and opportunity, from out of nowhere.
What you took for rejection was was shock.
That's fine.
I have a proposal.
What if I spend the next year learning about the business from you, and then, if we both agree I'm ready, I'll sign on as partner.
Come on.
I'm serious.
You're patronizing me.
Admit it.
This is just some kind of rebound for you.
You're probably not gonna be here in a year.
What is this? Why do you think I'm so eager to up and walk out on you? Don't you get it? I'm not going anywhere.
But your proposal, it's not like accepting a a bracelet or some other gift.
This is a major commitment.
Yes.
That's exactly what this is, a commitment.
All of my other relationships ended because they were based on being free and easy and open.
This is special to me, and I just wanted to express that.
Not with dinner or flowers, but with something that was a part of me.
Just making the offer scared me to death.
Jake Look, I'm not angry with it anymore, okay? It's just a case of bad timing.
Sydney, please.
Jane, wait a minute.
You don't just drop a bomb like that and then shut me out.
I want something straight.
Okay? I don't care who your real parents are.
Our relationship will never change.
Thank you.
Now, if you would just leave.
No, Jane, no! That is not fair! Listen, I know what you're going through is intense.
And believe me, it is just as intense for me.
Think about what I'm going through.
Jane, you have got to talk to me.
I can't talk to you, Sydney.
I just gotta find her.
Find her? Why? I mean, do you really think it'll change who you are? Well, it just might explain a few things.
What is there to explain? She gave you up, Jane.
I mean, who any of our parents are is just an accident.
You don't get to choose them.
But you do get to choose to have a relationship with your sibling.
I chose to have a relationship with you.
I chose to emulate you, to envy you, to help you, and to have you help me.
Yeah uh that's what we both wanted.
But all we did was fight.
We stuck it out.
No matter what you say, Jane, we've always been close.
Maybe I could help you find her.
No.
I I could just make a few phone calls, or something.
Sydney, she's my mother.
I'm her daughter.
Look, I know you mean well.
I just gotta do this for me.
Do you understand that? Yeah.
I understand.
I understand.
I'm not a part of that family.
Kimberly.
This isn't working.
Divorce papers or not, I can feel him pulling farther and farther away every day.
Then what are you doing here talking to me, Megan? You've gotta get him back.
That's your job.
I can't do it for you.
That's what I hired you for in the first place.
No, Kimberly, it's gone way beyond that.
Look, he still wants you.
He's still in love with you.
I don't want to hear this, all right? Just stop it with this jealousy crap! I will be gone soon enough and I promise you that he will love you more than he ever loved me.
Oh, God.
Kimberly? Do you want me to call you an ambulance? No, no.
It comes and goes.
I'm just not supposed to get emotional, or upset.
Shh.
Is there anything I can do? Please, please, I need to know that he'll be taken care of after I'm gone.
Please, you're the only one who can give me that.
Please give me that.
Please, Megan.
Okay.
Please.
All right.
I'll find a way.
Jake: Hey, what are you doing? If I'm gonna be your partner, I need room for my own desk.
I just got back from recording that deed you gave me.
If you're only doing this because I'm doing this because I want to.
It means an awful lot to you, so it means an awful lot to me, too.
In fact, it could be fun.
I could really bring something fresh to this place.
Well uh I love you.
And if this is how I can prove it, then I'm the happiest woman in the world.
Wanna shake on it? I've got a better idea.
Samantha: Why'd you bring me all the way here.
Craig: I need your help.
Here it is.
What do you think? Your professional artist's opinion.
Oh, wow! Your friend is crazy if he doesn't snap this place up.
It's perfect! Really? Oh, the lighting is fantastic, and look at all this room! Wow.
I'd kill for a place like this.
Well, you don't have to go to such drastic measures.
I don't understand.
I wasn't looking at it for an old roommate.
It's for you.
Just wanted to make sure that you liked it first.
Samantha, I want to give you the opportunity to do some great things.
Craig, this is too much.
I can't accept this.
Why not? Isn't this what you've always dreamed of, a place for you to paint.
Of course it is.
But I just can't take something like this.
Samantha, don't look at this as a gift from someone who cares.
Look at this as an investment in your career.
I don't expect anything in return, just great art.
This is too much.
All right.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Um, I really need No strings attached.
This isn't about my feelings for you.
It's about my belief in you.
Thank you.
Hi, stranger.
How you doing? Hi.
Oh, just taking it one day at a time.
You sound like someone who needs to talk to their bartender.
What can I get you? Another scotch.
Another scotch it is.
Listen, I really want to thank you for talking the other night.
It um I appreciate it.
It meant a lot to me.
Oh, it was my pleasure.
I gather Amanda's not a great listener.
Well, she's got a lot of expectations, and she's kinda gone through the ringer herself lately, and probably figures I can solve my own problems.
Bet you wish she was more like Beth.
Oh, I hope I'm not overstepping my bartender bounds here.
You are.
It's just that I remember how supportive my sister was of your career and your decisions, how loyal she was.
I've always tried to emulate her in that way.
With Kyle.
I think those traits are really hard to find in a person.
She's gone now, Taylor.
And my life has changed, so it's not really fair to Amanda or Beth to compare them.
I just want you to know that I believe in you, Peter, in your talent and your goodness.
You'll work through this, I know you will.
You know, I think Beth would be very proud of the way her little sister's grown up.
Well, if you'll excuse me, I should probably get home before I need a cab.
Good night.
Good night.
Hey, Doc.
Hey, hi, Kyle.
We've got to get something straight here, pal.
You want to be friends with my wife, that's fine.
But if you so much as touch her the wrong way, I'm gonna tear your throat out.
You understand me? Wait a minute.
Slow down.
You've got the wrong idea here.
As a matter of fact listen, there's nothing going on, I promise.
Good.
Good.
Let's keep it that way.
Syd, I didn't mean to scare you.
I was hoping to catch you before you left.
Just finishing up.
Look, Syd, I uh well I I want to apologize.
It's my fault.
No.
Yeah.
I misread your intentions.
If I had known that all you wanted was a one night fling, I wouldn't have made such an ass of myself.
No, I am the one that made an ass of myself.
I can think of all sorts of excuses.
Rocky marriage, new restaurant, the fact that you are an incredibly sexy woman.
But when it comes down to it, I guess I wasn't thinking straight.
I understand.
You know, we all act impulsively sometimes.
God only knows, I have in the past.
I knew what your situation was from the start.
It's just been a really rotten week.
You know? It's like everyone that I reach out to that I think is my friend you know, just to talk about things ends up turning away.
And I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to get all weird on you.
Sydney, I wouldn't have hurt you in a million years.
I should be tougher than this.
I'm just I am in a really lonely place right now, and sometimes life just oh, it just really sucks.
I know.
I know.
It's okay, Shh.
It's okay.
Sorry, we're closed.
Oh, please, please.
I've been looking all day.
I was told that you have a lot of research materials on actors and actresses.
Yeah, but we're closed.
Wait, wait! Please, I have to find someone tonight.
It's very important to me.
Okay.
Gotta make it quick, though.
Thank you.
Come on this way.
Who are you looking for? An actress.
She'd probably be in her mid to late '40s by now.
Her real name is Sherry Larson.
I need to find out her stage name.
Sherry Larson.
Hmm, let me see here.
Uh Sure, I remember her.
Stage name was Sherry Doucette, did some Corman flicks, I think.
Want to see her file? Her file? Yeah.
We've got files on almost everyone who was anyone.
Studio bios, 8 x 10s, that sort of thing.
Yes, yes, please! I'd like to see everything that you have.
Here you go.
My God You're beautiful.