Melrose Place s05e28 Episode Script

Hey.
How you doing? I have a broken rib and a separated shoulder.
Yeah, that's good, but not enough.
We need to work on numbness.
We want to sell permanent nerve damage.
I'm going to insist they keep you overnight, run some tests.
Harry, I thought I'd have a bump on the head, maybe a couple of bruises.
I'm really hurt.
I told you, this is a dangerous business.
But the rewards.
Say to the tune of $5 million.
$5 million? Wow! Ha ha! What happened? Ow? Ow.
Oh, my God! I I'm, I'm numb.
I can't feel my hand.
Is there anything we can get you? Maybe we should get her a nurse.
Oh, no.
I just need to sleep.
Oh, well.
Who is that guy? I'll be right back.
I better call Sam, she's probably wondering where I am.
Excuse me.
Harry Dean, Ms.
Andrews' attorney.
Oh, yes.
I believe I saw you hanging off the fender of the ambulance.
We'll be talking.
Come on, pick up.
Where are you? Hey, sweetheart, what are you doing here? You didn't get released, did you, Daddy? You escaped! I thought that you wanted to start over.
I thought you wanted to see me, but it was all a lie.
And now, the police are talking to me.
I am so sorry, honey.
I never meant to put you in danger like this.
Well, whether you did or not, the police have linked you to me.
And if Billy finds out you're a fugitive he's gonna freak, and I don't blame him.
And I don't blame him either.
But you gotta understand, I had no place else to go.
I had to come here.
I know, but they know that you're in L.
A.
now.
And enough people have seen you here that I don't think you have any choice but to turn yourself in.
Yeah, I would, but there are people in prison.
I made enemies.
I'm a marked man.
Hell, I made mistakes and I deserve to be punished, but I don't deserve to die.
I can't go back there.
I just need some time.
And you've gotta help me.
Can't you find it in your heart to help me? Michael, I just don't think it's a good idea.
Damn it, you're my wife.
Yeah, but why does that automatically mean I should betray Peter? Well, maybe he's had it easier than me, you know? The prep schools and the country clubs and such.
Sorry, anything but hurt him.
Look, I won't let your ambition destroy us.
All right, okay, forget it.
You're giving in? Well, I mean, a happy employee's a good employee.
No more planting memos or spying on Peter? No longer part of your job description.
Of course, that doesn't mean I'm not still after the Chief Of Staff job.
Ah.
What? What does that mean? You hate my ambition, right? No, I love your ambition! You know what you want.
Yeah.
And I know what I want now.
Oh, yeah? Yeah.
Well, you're gonna have to catch me first.
Yeah, yeah?! Whoops! Ahh! Oh, my God! Hi, Michael.
The door was unlocked, and I had that airplane smell all over me.
What are you doing here? Didn't you get my letter? What letter? You look so great.
What's with the tattoos? Who is she? Oh, I'm sorry.
Honey, I'm sorry, uh, this is my kid sister, Jennifer.
Jennifer, this is This is my wife.
Oh, Kimberly.
Hi.
Megan.
What happened to Kimberly? Long story.
It is so nice to finally meet one of Michael's relatives.
I was beginning to think he was raised by wolves.
Oh, no, just some really loud Italians.
Don't get me wrong, I love my parents.
Especially when they're several thousand miles away.
You know, I thought about going back to Jersey City after I graduated.
You see, I was a liberal arts major at Boston College, and I finished up early because I had some extra units, but then I thought, bad idea, you know? I need some new horizons.
And I always said I was gonna look you up in L.
A.
You did? Yeah, of course you weren't listening.
I'll tell you what, I'll go throw on some clothes and make some coffee so we could sit down and catch up.
You know, L.
A.
doesn't seem so overwhelming anymore.
Thanks.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Little sister, um, how long do you plan on staying? As long as you'll have me, I guess.
Is that okay? Well, of course.
You're family.
Aw.
When did you get home last night? About 2:00.
Sydney took a tumble down a staircase at D&D.
Really? Yeah, it's this ridiculous spiral staircase.
I've almost fallen down it myself.
You should've heard her when she hit the bottom, like a sack of potatoes.
Is she gonna be all right? Well, eventually.
I called you from the hospital, where were you? I I, um Where's your dad? Well, he moved out.
What? Are you serious? Yeah, an old friend of his hired him on a construction crew back in Chicago, so I dropped him off at the bus station late last night.
But I thought the whole reason he came here was to make up for lost time with you.
Well, he's gone, okay? Yeah.
So, no more dad problems.
You're worried about him, aren't you? A little, yeah.
Thanks for putting up with him, though.
Oh, before I forget, Jake and Alison are having a reception at Shooters, and they wanted us to come.
Okay.
But now that we're alone, I really would like to make up for some lost time.
You know, 'cause I miss I miss you, I miss kissing you.
I miss holding you, I miss everything.
It's gonna be okay.
We just got served.
A summons from Sydney's attorney.
They're going after us, $5 million.
They're probably not gonna get near that much, but, um Calm down.
That's why we have insurance.
Insurance.
Right.
Is there a problem? Oh, it's probably no big deal, but our insurance company did a review last year and stipulated a few exclusions, areas deemed unsafe, pending repairs, like the staircase.
And you took care of it? I had every intention to, but with the distraction of my father's death, I Craig, this reaches new heights of incompetence.
How the hell am I supposed to do my job when I am constantly forced to babysit you? This is a multi-million dollar corporation, not a preschool.
This was your responsibility.
Take it easy, all right? I'll figure something out.
Well, you better.
Call the insurance company, call our lawyers.
I don't care what you do.
This is your mess, you fix it.
Hey, excuse me! Pardon me! Quiet down, eh? Hey, hey, hey! I wanna propose a toast to the bride and groom over there, Alison and Jake.
May you guys grow closer and more in love with each passing day.
All right! Here here! Hey, why are you so glum? Hey.
Yeah.
Last time we saw you, you had family moving in.
Yeah, well, Chelsea's mom showed up, and wants to take her with her back to Paris.
Chelsea wants to go, so what can I do? I thought you inherited her or something.
Yeah, well, um, my brother made me her legal guardian in his will, but that doesn't seem to mean much to anybody, except my brother.
And you.
Yeah, well, Chelsea can be pretty stubborn.
Just be sure before you give her up for good, it's what you want.
Look at this view.
Yeah, it is pretty nice.
So? Where'd you get those tattoos? Oh, what can I say? I dated a biker once, for a week.
But I think they're kinda cool.
Don't you? Yeah.
Wow.
I sure wouldn't mind your life.
A solid guy who makes a killer living, a house at the beach.
And believe me, Michael's no bargain, but he's got that ambition thing going for him.
You know, that drive.
That's the difference between him and me.
You know, giving his all to his work at the expense of his family.
It's like he doesn't care about any of us.
Oh, maybe it's my fault.
I've always been such a disappointment to him.
I'd love to land a really great job and make him proud of me for once.
So, anything look good? Well, sure, but I don't even have a resume or a computer.
I have a computer at the office.
Oh, perfect.
Just what Michael needs, me hanging out at his house and his office.
Yeah, but you can come by when Michael's at the hospital.
Mm, I'm a lousy typist.
And you'd have to show me how to format it and print.
It would take forever.
Who am I kidding? I'm not even qualified to do my own resume.
Well I mean, I could I could do it for you.
Oh, no way.
Michael would think I'm taking advantage of you.
Michael doesn't have to know.
Oh, thank God that's all over and done with.
Hey.
You found my secret hiding place.
Hey, we're married.
No more secrets, pal.
Are you saving this for a special occasion? Yeah.
What occasion is more special than this? Yeah, well, I think I've had a little too much to drink, and you don't drink.
I'm a big girl.
I haven't had one drop tonight.
Yeah, but? I can handle it.
Hey Aah! Oh, man, did a herd of rhinoceroses come stampeding through here? Thank you.
Aren't you gonna have any? No.
No, I'm fine.
I didn't have as much to drink as you did.
Ha.
Hi.
You must be Alison.
I'm sorry.
Have we met? No, of course you don't know who I am.
I'm Colleen, I'm a friend of Jake's.
My son David is I'm the mother of Jake's son.
Is is Jake here? Colleen? Hi.
Hey.
What are you doing here? Hey, David's okay? Oh, everything's fine.
I'm really sorry I didn't call first.
I'm here on business and I was in the neighborhood and kinda decided to be impulsive.
Oh, well, you're talking to the king of impulsive.
I'm I am the schmo that knocked over your fence, aren't I? Yes, and you fixed it, and now it's better than ever.
Yeah, well, Jake's a regular Mr.
Fix-it.
I guess that makes me Mrs.
Fix-it.
You got married? Yeah, just last week.
Well, congratulations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
So, um, how long are you in town? Oh, just a couple days.
I'm on a real hectic schedule.
Well, long enough for us to take you out to dinner.
I mean, I owe you.
I did tell you about the great meal that Colleen threw together, didn't I? No.
No, you didn't.
How about tonight? Yeah, that'd be great.
We're free, aren't we? Yeah.
Well, great.
This'll be fun.
Yeah, fun.
Do you have a lot to do today? No, no, not much.
I gotta go.
But you hardly touched your pancakes.
They're Beth's secret recipe.
I even heated the syrup exactly the way that she did.
Peter, what's wrong? What are you thinking? I'm thinking about how when I was married to your sister, when she was still healthy, that's the last time I felt happy and complete.
And you actually think that a stack of pancakes can take the place of that? Well, it's not enough, not even close.
Your Uncle Matt was supposed to drop your passport off about 30 minutes ago.
He'll be here.
He promised.
Finally.
Finally.
You had me worried sick.
That makes two of us.
Thanks.
What is this? It's a court order prohibiting you from taking Chelsea out of the state.
Why are you doing this? Because we have been through a lot together, and I really care about you.
Yeah, right.
Look, hear me out on this.
It would be so easy for me to be one of those uncles that you see a few times a year at birthdays and holidays.
But I want to put my life on hold and help you grow up.
You're only doing this because your brother had a problem with me.
Let me ask you something.
If I was such a tragically unfit mother, why would I be here now for Chelsea? Today, you're here today.
What about all the years that you were over in Europe and you never wanted anything to do with her? I never stopped loving my daughter.
I can not believe you're doing this.
Does it not matter to you what I want? Chelsea, I am sorry.
I just don't think that you see the bigger picture right now.
Denise, you're gonna miss your flight.
Guess what? Change of plans.
I'm staying.
I love my daughter, and nobody is gonna take her away from me.
You know what? I love her, too, Denise.
And I'm not gonna let her go without a fight.
Can you just stop it? Just stop fighting, okay? I can't stand this.
This place is so skanky.
Yeah? Well, it's like the Ritz compared to where I've been living the past five years.
When they send you to prison, they might as well send you to another planet.
Everybody forgets about you.
You're the only one who came to see me.
You stuck by me.
I'm your daughter.
That's why it makes me sick doing this to you.
But I've got a plan to get me across the border, and I'm gonna need some cash, about 500 bucks.
I don't have that kind of money.
Today's groceries nearly cleaned me out.
What about your yuppie boyfriend? He's not like that, Dad.
He's a great guy.
Anyway, he thinks you're in Chicago, and I'd like to keep it that way.
I'll get you the money somehow.
Okay? Don't worry.
Okay.
'Kay.
I've got the solution to all of our problems.
Okay.
I'm listening.
It's simple, really.
I mean, all I have to do is seduce Sydney.
You know, romance her, shower her with attention, kill her with kindness.
I've got chills, like the ones I get just before I throw up.
This is Sydney we're talking about.
Cash is the only thing that turns her on.
I am telling you this is going to work.
Okay, Romeo, you do your thing.
But you have one week.
After that, I go straight to her blood-sucking lawyer with a settlement, before they close our doors and come after my personal assets.
All this is going to cost us is a bottle of champagne and maybe some massage oil, all right? Are we still on for the art opening tomorrow night? Well, I don't see how you could spare the time when you should be spending every spare minute trying to charm the pants off of greedy little redhead.
Well, I think as co-owners of a company, we shouldn't go to places alone.
You're right.
That's why I'm bringing a date.
Oh.
All right.
Okay, it's just the TV.
Shut it out.
No.
No.
I want to be alone with my wife.
Now if that makes me a monster, then I'm a monster.
Okay, Michael, just keep pushing her away like you do the rest of your family.
Who told you that? Jennifer and I had a little talk this afternoon.
Oh, while she took a break from her busy day of loafing? I was helping her work on her resume.
Helping her or doing it for her? I told her if it was slow at the office I would play around with it on the computer.
It was my idea.
Oh, no, no.
She only made you think it was your idea.
That way, while you're typing, she can go catch some rays.
Look, I know my sister, okay? And for the record, I didn't push away my family, okay? It was just the opposite.
When my pop had a heart attack, I dropped out of med school for a semester so I could pitch in at the bakery.
I almost flunked out, but that's okay, because it was for the family business.
And then, when I finally set myself up in private practice, did anybody from my family call to congratulate me? No.
It never happened.
The only call I ever got was from my Aunt Rose.
And that was because she wanted to borrow 10 grand.
Look, I'm sorry, I didn't realize.
And as far as Jennifer goes, I'll find her a job.
I'll ask a favor from a friend, whatever it takes to take care of my family, which supposedly I never do.
Good night.
Kyle's.
Uh, hi, it's Amanda.
Hey.
You miss me already? Not really.
Um, listen.
I recently signed the Museum of Contemporary Art as clients, and they invited me to see the "Uncommon Sense" exhibit tomorrow night.
I know this is short notice, but you do appreciate art, and I thought you'd like to join me.
It's at 8:00, it's black tie, and just be clear, this is not a date.
It's just a night out with a friend.
Something like that.
See you then.
Billy, why did you buy all of these groceries? Well, I was at the supermarket.
Well, maybe I didn't want you to.
Did you ever think about that? Where is that coming from? I don't know.
I just hate it that I can't pitch in.
We're a couple, okay? So, what's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine.
Yeah, that's great, except that I don't have anything.
It's temporary.
Well, even when I do get a job, I'm not gonna get a paycheck right away.
Billy, I'm embarrassed.
I need cash.
It's no problem.
I already spent my cash, but you can use my ATM card.
No, no, I am not gonna mooch.
This is my problem Your problem is your pride.
Take it.
That's it, nice and slow.
Don't push yourself.
Tomorrow I'm gonna buy you a cane.
I'm hurt, I'm not Grandma Moses.
That's the tragedy of it.
Your youthful vitality cut off in your prime.
Home, sweet home.
Terrific.
And let's just be careful we don't interrupt the trajectory of your impairment.
Legalese translation? I strongly advise you reconsider your living in the same building as the defendants.
You do your job, I'll do mine.
If you need me, page me, okay? And remember, you're never alone.
How're you feeling? No comment.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
I had to squeeze us in between meetings.
So, you're Michael's sister? Jennifer.
Hi.
Amanda Woodward.
So, tell me about yourself.
Didn't Michael tell you? Well, he said you needed a job, and I owe him one.
He told me you owe him more than one.
Uh, no, just the one, actually.
Well, you know Michael.
He likes to bend the truth.
But, you probably do too, being in advertising.
We walk a fine line.
Right.
Truth with a little "t," as opposed to the actual truth, which is with a big "T.
" Am I getting too philosophical? I don't want to lose you.
Well, considering your resume barely qualifies for entry level, I doubt it.
So, what kind of advertising do you like? I know what I don't like.
That billboard on Wilshire with the busty bimbo shilling the thin set diet plan.
No normal woman's ever gonna respond to a cheesy ad like that.
That was my ad campaign.
I'm so embarrassed.
Yeah.
For you.
I think we're done here.
Oh, gee, Michael said you were gonna take me out to lunch.
I'm far too busy to take lunch.
That's busy with a capital "B.
" So, um, did I get the job or not? Not.
But so that this wasn't a total waste of time, here's a tip.
You're gonna have a tough time finding a job with your attitude.
Hm.
Didn't stop you any.
I really appreciate all you've done.
And I'm gonna get out of town, as soon as I get some things straightened out.
What things? Trust me.
This nightmare is just about over.
Oh, man.
Promise me, okay, Dad? I promise.
Now, give your old man a hug.
Hey! What are you doing in my bed? The sound system's so much better in here.
Where's Megan? I told her we were out of milk and stuff, so I guess she's at the store.
How was your interview with Amanda? A total bust.
I get there, and there's no job to speak of, and even if there was, Amanda told me she has this new policy to never hire friends or relatives, or relatives of friends, so that's that.
Wait a minute, you know, she said she was gonna give you a shot.
Uh, Michael, Michael, Michael.
I didn't want to get into this, but, uh She was really mean to me.
Listen, are you sure that she knew who you were? Yeah.
No doubt about it.
Hm.
Well, I'm sorry, I mean What can I say, Amanda can be brutal.
Yeah.
It's just really harsh when you show up expecting someone to be nice to you, and then, you know, they just tell you to get lost.
Hey.
Come on, now, come on.
Things are gonna get better, I promise.
Come on.
Hey.
Um, could somebody please help me with my garbage? It really stinks, and I'm in too much pain to carry anything.
Something stinks in there, but it's not her garbage.
I'll do it.
There you go, Sydney, your Prince Charming of garbage.
Night, Syd.
Is that dress for real? What are you doing? I am programming my number on your speed dial.
Now all you have to do is press 1, and I'll be there in a flash to dump your garbage.
Or anything else you might need a man for.
Just the garbage.
So, there we were, standing around, waiting to get married, and I swear to God, the pastor goes into labor.
So, what happened? You guys are official, right? Yeah.
Yeah, we said our "I do's," and then her husband rushed her to the hospital.
Well, we need some champagne.
Oh, no.
No champagne.
Of course not.
What was I thinking? You're pregnant.
Um, she We lost the baby.
I'm I'm so sorry.
It's been a difficult adjustment.
I didn't mean to No, it's okay.
You didn't know.
You can always try again.
Actually Thank you for your concern, Colleen.
Um, I think we do need a bottle of wine.
Um, waiter? Could we have a bottle of chardonnay, please? Sure.
Thanks.
Look at you two.
I remember when Robert and I first got married.
We made so many plans.
We always said that we would be the couple that would defy all statistics, and last.
So, are you, uh Does this mean that you and your husband are on rocky ground? Well, you know Or maybe you don't know.
Marriages go through these times, and you just ride them out.
Here's to riding it out.
It's David I'm worried about.
With Robert being gone so much, he doesn't get to spend much time with his father.
I think it's real important for a boy his age.
I try to be there for him, but it's not the same.
I talked to Robert about it, and he's so stressed at work, and we just we just end up fighting, and Hey.
David's gonna be fine.
He's a good kid.
That's why I brought this up.
Do you mind if he calls sometime? Just if something's wrong at school, or something, you know? Sure.
Sure, no problem.
Anytime.
Thanks.
He needs a man to talk to, someone he's connected to.
Sorry if I stranded you.
Clients.
No.
No problem.
I'm digging this exhibit.
They got some phenomenal pieces.
Fireflies.
Looks like a bunch of dots to me.
More like firefight.
Look at that, tracers, explosions.
It's the bombing of Baghdad.
I guess you saw it close up.
What do you think it means? Hmm.
I think it's about a man's journey through war.
Uh, memory.
And I think it's about killing and what that does to a person.
And it makes its mark.
Deep, you know? Inside.
So, anyway.
What is this night all about? Do you represent all these artists? Well, actually, I represent the entire museum.
But, yes, that includes each exhibit.
Ah.
See, I stopped coming to places like these because I get a little bit jealous.
I mean, art, that's what it's all about, not cooking, not what I do.
Oh, cooking can be an art form.
No.
The restaurant business is about serving people what they want.
That's not art.
You know, what you do, those cool ad layouts, that's artistic.
Small "a," really small "a.
" But still, it puts it in perspective, I like that.
Yeah.
I had some young kid in today for a job interview, some cheeky neophyte, fresh out of college.
And she took it upon herself to slam the entire advertising industry.
The worst part was that in a way, she was right.
You know, I wanted to major in art.
Ah! But it wasn't practical, so I majored in business, and minored in art.
I went through this bohemian stage, where I considered forgetting about money, and I just wanted to travel and paint.
That was my dream.
What changed? Poverty sucks.
Mm.
Ah, I love that tune.
Come on.
Let's dance.
So what about you? What's your dream? Ah, well, I used to have this dream about opening up a jazz club.
Pretty dumb, huh? No.
No, I could really see you doing that.
Yeah? I tell ya, as much as I love art, I am much more of a music guy.
Well, why didn't you do it? Got by me, I guess.
Oh, our dreams don't go anywhere.
We just forget about them.
Amanda? Excuse me, but the publisher from Art Forum is here to see you.
Okay, I'll be right there.
Great.
I I really should get over there.
Yeah.
Hey.
Colleen called.
David had a rough day at school, and wants to talk to you.
Really? I better call him.
Yeah.
Better hurry.
I wouldn't wanna waste any time.
What's that supposed to mean? Nothing.
Are you still upset about dinner last night? What do you think? I think it was painful that the subject came up, and I wish that it hadn't.
Which subject? My miscarriage, or Colleen's impending divorce? She didn't say anything about getting divorced.
She certainly planted the seeds.
You're wrong about her.
I don't think so, Jake.
She was hanging on your every word.
She kept staring at you.
Oh, come on.
Colleen and I are friends.
What's this really about? Nothing.
Hey, hey, hey.
I am your husband.
And she is the mother of your child.
And what does that have to do with us? I love you.
I lost your child, Jake.
I can never give you another one.
Alison? How many times do I have to tell you? It doesn't matter.
I love you.
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Mm, Peter, I told you, no fooling around till after the guests leave.
There's a time and a place for everything.
I can't help it, Beth.
You're beautiful.
Now go, go, go.
There you go.
Kyle, got a minute? No.
But, what the hell.
Hm? About your dream of opening a jazz club? Yeah? I'd like to help you make it come true.
Yeah, right, and what's in it for you? Well, I have a little extra cash to invest.
So, you're serious.
Well, having Sydney and her legal piranha an inch from your jugular tends to do that to a person.
Ah, so you're looking for a place to hide your assets.
Well, I appreciate your thinking about me, but partners? I'm just getting away from that with Taylor.
Well, I mean, unfortunately, you were romantically involved with her.
Fortunately, we're not.
You sure about that? I'm sure about my investment strategies, and for some reason, I trust you.
Well, what if I don't trust you? I think you do.
It's a tempting proposition.
Well, consider this a brief window of opportunity.
You can call me, come by, I'll leave my door open.
But not for long.
What are you doing here? I don't think I accidentally hit my speed dial.
I thought you could use some company.
Here, let me, uh, get this in your freezer.
I've got ice cream and pizza.
I rented Dark Victory.
It's that Bette Davis flick where she thinks she's gonna die, and unexpectedly falls in love with the man that takes care of her.
And then dies at the end.
Oh, you have seen it.
Of course, you'll get better.
Why don't you lay down and I'll put this in the VCR? Look, I know what you're trying to do.
You're trying to butter me up so I'll drop the lawsuit.
No.
I'm a concerned neighbor.
Now, come on, please, let let me help you.
No, it's okay.
Just let me Ow, oh Are you okay? It hurts sometimes.
I am sorry this happened.
You know, with everything that's happened, no one's said that to me.
Well, I I am sorry.
And I do care.
And you're just gonna have to let me.
No fooling around till after dinner.
There's a time and a place for everything.
You've been doing some research, haven't you? What if I have? I'm not sure that I like that.
These are my memories, not yours! Do you understand? Peter, stop it.
You're making a mess! I'll tell you how to do this, the way that I tell you! Now stand there and don't move! Shh.
Shh.
Peter, please, don't be mad.
Shh.
My memories, my game.
Kiss me.
Kiss me.
Oh, Beth.