Melrose Place s06e06 Episode Script

1 Hey, guys.
Oh, thanks.
Thanks very much.
Can I get you anything else? No, no.
What are you doing here? I thought I told you I came to say good-bye, all right? I'm going back to L.
A.
Look, I need to say this.
You don't see what your mother is doing.
She's manipulating you into staying here for her own sake because that's what she wants, what she needs.
It's all about her guilt.
She thinks she blew it the first time she raised you.
And now, she wants a second chance, and you're just playing right into her hands.
That's not true.
There is history here you don't understand.
What's to understand? Your daddy's a criminal, and your momma's got a shotgun.
I'm telling you, Sam, it doesn't matter.
You are a grown woman.
You have to live now, in the present.
What happened in the past is over.
I'll see you.
We've come so far together, you know that? We have our whole lives ahead of us.
Why do you wanna throw that away? I need to stop thinking about myself for a change.
My mother needs me and I need her.
More than you need me? Samantha? Crowd's getting hungry I could use your help.
I'll be right there.
I guess this is it then.
Yeah, I guess it is.
Hey.
I love you.
Nothing will ever change that.
Why don't you take a rest, Sam? You're probably not used to being on your feet all day.
I'm not tired.
Did I tell you about our plans for the weekend? Saturday, we'll head over to a swap meet.
And then, on Sunday after church, there's a big picnic down at the park.
I don't care about any of that because, in case you haven't noticed, my boyfriend just walked out of my life.
We've been over this before, Sam.
You're better off without that Billy.
He's nothing but trouble.
You don't even know Billy, Mom.
You never even gave him a chance.
I know enough.
He wasn't good for you.
He didn't help you.
That's why you came back here, isn't it? We can start over together.
This is where my little girl belongs, with her mother.
You are trying to raise me a second time.
No.
I I just want you to understand that there were mistakes made, and I'm trying to make up for lost time.
You were a good mother.
Dad was the problem, not you.
You did the best you could under the circumstances.
Then why did you leave me? I wasn't running away from you.
I was I was trying to get away from a a bad situation.
God.
I wanted to spare you from that, Sam.
I wanted to protect you from that shame and that fear.
Damn it, why wasn't I stronger? I should have fought back when your father hit me.
I should have taken you children and left.
I just couldn't do it.
I was weak.
No.
You were scared.
Dad would've killed you if you would have tried to run with us.
You saved us, Mom.
You're not a little girl anymore, are you? You're a strong, young woman with your whole life ahead of you.
See, you did raise me right the first time.
I believe that you could have me Show me how to live my life More wild and free And now, the fire that burned bright Is lost in the night I long to rekindle the flame Oh, that first night When everything seemed So possible I want you to save me Baby, I just gotta get off This sinking ship I want you to save me Baby, I just gotta Oh, don't you ever get tired? Of you? I guess never.
Besides, if we can't be seen in public, this is our only alternative.
Oh, that's true.
Mm.
But it's only until I get my hands on Coop's second set of accounting records, and the settlement is final.
I couldn't believe you let that slip like that the other day.
Oh, no, but thank you for telling me.
You know, this whole thing with Coop is rather intriguing.
Tell me Tell me about this patient that he had the affair with.
Well she was in a coma when Coop fell in love with her, if you can believe that.
He would sit by her bed, and hold her hand, and project his fantasies onto her.
Then one day, Snow White woke up and batted her big, blue eyes at him, and my poor excuse for a husband jumped into bed with her.
I couldn't compete.
I was alive.
So did this Snow White have a name? Yeah, Kimberly something.
Kimberly? Not Kimberly Shaw? Yes, Kimberly Shaw Did you know her? She was a doctor at Wilshire Memorial.
She was married to Michael.
Well, now that seems like a strange coincidence.
Well, what are the odds? Coop's on staff at Wilshire Memorial partnering with Michael? You don't think that Coop came here for some other reason besides me? Could be.
Man.
Coop really scares me sometimes.
You watch out for him, Peter.
Yeah, don't worry I can take care of myself.
I'm a big boy.
I can take care of you too.
Want to know where I've been? No.
I've been in therapy.
I'm making leaps and bounds at becoming a better person.
Now right now, I'm locked up in purgatory, but I can easily be paroled for good behavior if you'd just give me a chance.
Yes, anything to avoid going to Hell.
Right, Michael? Exactly, Megan.
I've seen the light! I'm in touch with my inner child.
And what I've come to realize is that I love you dearly.
You're my soul, my life, my inspiration.
Look, you can hit me with all the psychobabble you want, Michael.
I'm not gonna change my mind it's over.
Come on deep down, you know I can change, or you wouldn't still be working with me.
She won't be.
Megan's given her two-week notice, which is too bad because she's really good at taking care of all of us.
Yeah, I probably know more about the three of you than I want to.
And that's what makes you so helpful.
Do you mind? This is between me and my wife.
Hey, I got marital problems of my own.
Last thing I want is somebody else's baggage.
Excuse me.
Megan Burns/Mancini/Cooper.
Megan it's Eric Baines.
Um, hello, Mr.
Baines.
Will you please call me Eric? Of course, Eric.
Listen, I was wondering if you'd like to have dinner with me on Friday night? Friday? Um I'd have to check my schedule.
It's not in front of me Can I get back to you on that? Of course.
But, you know, I have to admit I won't back down until you say yes.
Okay.
I'll let you know.
Bye.
That was the jerk who shoved me last night, wasn't it? Huh? What did he want? It's none of your business.
I'm going to lunch.
Here I am baring my soul to you, and you're dating? You know what? Don't try snooping in my desk.
My diary's at home locked.
I'd like the flowers delivered to Megan's office every day of the week until I tell them to stop.
Okay? Yes, sir.
Hi, there.
What are you doing here? Oh, just making myself comfortable.
I couldn't help but overhear that you're still using that same old send-them-flowers- every-day trick.
You should know better by now.
It doesn't work with every woman.
No, it just didn't work with you.
Otherwise Otherwise, I think I'd be batting 1.
000.
Well, I'm not so sure you'll be hitting a home run with Megan Mancini either.
She's a knockout, don't you think? She's married.
And if you're gonna date, you should find someone who didn't just split from her husband a month ago.
Jealous? Not in the least.
Now, if you don't mind, I have work to do, so make yourself comfortable someplace else.
After all, this is my office.
Hi.
Hey.
More of McBride's finest? No, it's, uh it's for you actually.
For me? Yeah.
Mr.
Max! My parents sent him.
It's for the baby.
That is so sweet.
Can I call them and thank them? Sure.
So how much longer do we have to wait for that paternity test? - It should be any day now.
- Good.
You know what'd be nice? If you gave the baby this.
I know when I was a kid, the gifts that meant the most to me were the ones that my father gave me.
I guess I could do that.
The truth is it's hard not having a man in my life right now.
I feel very alone.
And I know this has been weird for you, but you've been so great, and I'm so lucky to have you.
Amanda is too.
Kyle, you gotta be patient with her because this has gotta be rough on her.
Maybe you should take her out to a romantic dinner or buy her lingerie like you used to do for me.
You know what? I don't need you or anybody else to tell me how to handle my life.
And you are nothing like Amanda.
From now on, that topic is off-limits.
Hey, Craig! I was just on my way to see you.
Don't you usually work at night? Uh, yeah, but tonight's my one night off, so I thought I'd bake you some cookies.
You baked these yourself? With your own little hands? Actually, they're store-bought.
Ah.
I'm sure they're delicious Thank you.
So have you decided what you're gonna do with your new-found fortune? Actually, I have I'm going on a cruise.
Excuse me? I have missed so much of my life, you know, being in school and then working for my father, that I I've actually never got a chance to travel.
You're just gonna throw your money down the drain? I thought you were smarter than that.
I'm not asking for your approval.
Well, it's crazy! You're gonna spend 100 grand on shuffleboard and bad food? What about investing? Starting your own business? I'm through with business.
I can't believe this after everything I did for you, not even knowing that money was involved.
Wait a second.
You talked to Sydney's father, didn't you? That's why he came back.
I I just told him that you were a decent guy who deserved a second chance.
Get this straight.
I don't need anyone campaigning on my behalf.
Now, I can take care of myself, and I am going on that cruise.
So even if it is a stupid decision, it's still my decision.
I'll miss you.
Look, Jennifer.
I'm sure that you'll find a man who wants the things that you want but I'm just not that guy.
Hey, Jen.
How's it going? Nowhere.
Oh, my God.
It's you.
Sam, you're home.
Amanda let me in since I left my keys with you.
So you're you're here for good, right? You're not gonna run out on me again? No, I could never be happy in Maryland.
I belong here with you.
Believe it or not, my mother finally realized it too.
Man, this this talk, this Revelation and stuff Doesn't matter.
You're back.
You have no idea how much I've missed this.
Not just this.
I've missed you.
I miss everything.
Oh.
I gotta go.
No! Yeah, this I gotta interview a graphic artist.
I have to fill all the positions by the end of the week.
I am so envious of you.
You're so lucky to have a job that you enjoy so much.
Yeah, but it's not gonna be that enjoyable if I'm late for work 'cause Amanda's gonna tear my head off.
Okay.
But before you go let me just give you a taste of what's on tonight's menu.
Well? Am I pregnant? Sorry, tests were negative.
Oh, god, no! Oh! Calm down, Taylor.
I can't Kyle is already on my case about a paternity test.
Oh, but who needs a paternity test if there's no baby? Oh, I gotta get pregnant, Michael what are we gonna do? Oh, no, no, no, we are going to do nothing.
Thanks to you, my life is a pile of horse manure.
I'm not jumping through any more hoops for you.
Oh, but I'm this close to getting Kyle back.
I mean, he gave me a teddy bear.
Oh, and that's good, right? Of course it is, you idiot.
Kyle wants me back big-time.
He does he cares about me.
You can't drop the ball now.
We've been through too much together.
I'm telling you, Taylor, there's nothing else we can do, okay? Certainly no more lies or secrets.
I'm trying to live a clean and honest life here.
Oh, well, that's just terrific.
Great time for you to become a Boy Scout.
Hey, face it Your time has run out.
You're not pregnant, it's too late to get pregnant, and Kyle is one step away from figuring it all out, so you can't fake it anymore.
It's just gotten way too out of hand.
You're just gonna have to face the truth.
The truth.
Oh, do you really think Kyle's gonna accept the truth? No, but at least it'll rid you of some guilt.
Oh, thanks a lot, Michael.
Hey Kyle's gonna find out sooner or later.
Sooner, better later? I don't wanna think about it.
Hey.
So you're seeing Dr.
Charette, huh? Oh, no, I was, um I, um Michael, no need for the song and dance.
I know what you're doing here.
It's no big deal.
I gotta confess I was in therapy once myself.
Yeah, no kidding? Yeah.
I lost a patient in surgery.
I tried using the cauterizer to seal the puncture, and the damn thing slipped right out of my hands.
The guy died right there on the table.
Man, that's tough.
And you're right, those cauterizers, they're they're so damn clumsy.
Yeah wouldn't it be great if someone could invent an instrument that's less cumbersome? Like, maybe some kind of I don't know, a a glove or maybe a Maybe some kind of finger attachment.
Dr.
Brett Cooper to the nurses' station on the third floor.
Hey, I gotta finish rounds.
Good luck with therapy, Michael.
Yeah, thanks.
In summation, the new cauterizer is essentially a fingerless glove covering only the palm and the pinky, the tip of the pinky being used as the actual cauterizer, leaving the rest of the fingers free for surgical procedures.
So what you're saying is this new whatever-it-is can stop the bleeding with just the touch of a finger? Like God reaching out his finger to Adam.
And where'd you get that idea, the Sistine Chapel? It came to me in surgery.
I thought you still couldn't operate.
Well, before the accident.
Michael, I have to admit I think it's great that you try to better yourself, but how are you gonna finance it? Well, all I need is some seed money for the prototype, and the rest will take care of itself.
Thanks, babe.
Megan Mancini.
Oh.
Sign here, please.
Thank you.
Hey.
Those are from that Eric guy, aren't they? He is so sweet.
Sweet? He's a thoughtless bozo.
This is a doctor's office.
Patients have allergies.
I have allergies.
No, you don't.
Yes well, I'm developing them.
And don't question me I'm a doctor.
Okay, fine then I'll just have to take both bouquets home.
Wait what do you mean "both"? Eric said that he's going to keep sending them until I say "yes" to dinner.
Yeah, well, that just proves he knows nothing about you.
Come on, you're too tough to fall for this cheap sentiment.
That, or too good at playing hard-to-get.
Come on, Megan.
What do you know about this guy? Look, he breezes into town.
He tries to impress you with these wilting daisies.
What kind of overconfident jerk is that? An adorable jerk.
Hello, Eric.
Hi, it's Megan, um the answer is yes.
Dinner for Friday? Okay, great.
Bye.
Megan! We're still married.
What are you gonna go go date this guy just like that? Absolutely just like that.
Hey.
Hey.
You look about as happy as I feel.
I just got off the phone with my former landlord.
I lost the lease on the Boston restaurant.
Oh, Kyle.
I'm so sorry.
Such a great place.
I have fond memories of And I don't mean just those memories.
You get paid to tend bar, not gab with the boss.
As usual, perfect timing.
Thanks for listening, Kyle.
Yeah.
You know, I know you're not Jennifer's number one fan, but it'd be nice if you give her a break once in a while.
Well, it's just frustrating.
Every time I turn around, one of your ex-lovers pops up.
If you mean Taylor, that problem's not going away.
Right, because the problem's not the pregnancy it's Taylor.
She wants you back, and she'll stop at nothing till she gets her way.
You know what? Just the other night, she expressed concern about you, so you're the one that's being the problem, and you're acting paranoid.
Taylor is not up to anything.
And if she was, I would see it coming a million miles away.
But nothing is coming, so just let it go.
I don't wanna fight.
It's just hard to figure you out sometimes.
Yeah, well, maybe that's my fault.
I mean sometimes, it's easier to keep things under wraps.
I lost the Boston restaurant today.
I mean, the rug was yanked out from underneath me so fast, I didn't have a chance to catch my balance.
Gone.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
I just think that if I would have kept a closer watch I wouldn't have lost it.
But I'll tell you It won't happen to this place even if I have to work all night, every night, starting tonight.
Well, I won't wait up then.
Yeah, don't.
Hey.
He's not here.
Do you know where he is? I have something important to discuss with him.
What, the teddy bear, and all the wonderful things you and Kyle can do with it? Jealous because you haven't gotten your own gift from Kyle? Hardly.
Who needs a gift when you got the real thing? Well, you can say whatever you want, but I'm still carrying the real thing's baby.
Listen, you cretin You're not fooling anybody.
You're using this baby to manipulate Kyle 'cause you need a man in your sorry life.
Everybody knows it, including Kyle.
Then why does he run to me every time I snap my fingers? I'm warning you Keep your claws to yourself.
You already messed up my relationship with Peter, and nobody messes with me twice.
And I'm not nobody.
Ahh! Oh, my God.
Quick, somebody call an ambulance! I'll call 9-1-1.
Hey.
How are you feeling? Oh.
I'm sore what happened? You took a nasty fall on the steps of the jazz club.
Nothing's broken Just a couple of bruises.
I've been bugging the doctors all night long.
You're fine, but they won't say anything about the baby.
Kyle, I came to see you at the jazz club last night, but you weren't there.
What do you mean? I was there all night long.
That's not what Amanda said.
Anyway, about the baby.
Taylor.
I'm sorry.
The baby didn't make it.
Oh.
Oh, how awful.
Yeah, it is.
And normally, I would tell the parents to try again, but I guess that's not in the cards for you two.
Oh, I can't believe this.
Shh.
Our sweet, innocent baby.
I'ma I'll leave you two alone.
I don't know what to say.
Just stay awhile.
Okay.
I don't wanna be alone.
Okay.
Shh.
Maria, you can send in the next applicant.
Right away.
Samantha, what are you doing here? I have an interview.
I know and before you say no, just listen.
Honey, I'm under real pressure here to get these positions filled.
Billy Please.
Okay, Miss Reilly, you have four minutes.
Well, Mr.
Campbell, I have been sketching and painting for most of my life.
Some of my work has been displayed in galleries, and some of it has been sold professionally.
Are you willing to work long hours? Not a problem.
Well, you certainly are talented, but we only have one graphic artist position left.
I know.
And the truth is I haven't ever done this before.
But this is something that I would love, and I would really enjoy it.
And if you hired me, I would promise to keep you satisfied every day of your life, morning noon and night.
Okay, now you're talking.
You can start tomorrow.
Really? Oh, Mr.
Campbell, you will not regret this.
Well, see, you're doing me a favor because there's nothing I would like more than to spend time with the woman I love.
Oh, hi.
I was looking for these prescription forms.
You know, these patients are getting restless out here.
I can't find Michael anywhere.
Uh-huh.
Well, Michael's probably in therapy.
Therapy? Michael? Yeah, maybe I shouldn't have said anything to you.
No, no listen, on the contrary.
You know, any dirt on Michael is worth its weight in gold.
Ooh, sounds ominous.
Oh, we all have our adversaries.
You know, it amazes me you guys stayed partners.
But then, Michael's not exactly on my top ten list either.
Really? Uh-huh.
Well, maybe you could do me just a little favor then.
You see, Michael stole my chief of staff job.
And as a result, I did a few nasty things to him.
But, you see, we made this little deal that as soon as his hands are healed and he can do surgery, I get my job back, you know.
But he's such a A deceitful little Well, you know what I mean.
What can I do for you? Well, maybe you could see how his hands are doing.
I mean, he has no reason to lie to you, right? Yeah, no reason at all.
Hey, I gotta get to ICU.
I'll see what I can find out for you, Peter.
Great, great.
Oh, uh, prescription pads are in the top left-hand drawer.
Right, right thanks a lot.
Megan, I'll be at the hospital for the rest of the day.
So it appears the hospital received matching funds from Michael excuse me.
It's a family emergency.
Excuse me, folks I'll be right back.
What is it Mom, Dad? No, it's Craig.
Well, he's not part of the family.
Oh, God, no, don't tell me you two goofballs went off and got married.
No, no, it's worse than that.
He's going on a cruise.
Oh, no.
Not a cruise.
Didn't he see "The Poseidon Adventure"? Michael, give me a break.
This is serious.
Megan told me about your medical invention and what a great idea it is.
Really? She said it was great? Were those her exact words? Stop making this about you.
This is about business.
You're gonna need money to finance your little project, and I know someone who has it Craig.
Not interested.
No, Michael, he got this huge insurance settlement after Sydney died, and he's been looking for something to invest in, and your invention is perfect.
Yeah, and what's in it for you, Jennifer? I know you altruistic was never your middle name.
Amanda once told me that Craig needs a woman by his side for his professional life to take off, so I'm that woman.
You know what? You're only gonna end up hurt.
Craig is married to a dead woman.
Until he gets over that, you can never have a healthy relationship.
Oh, you're the one to talk about a healthy relationship.
Hey, listen to your big brother.
Lose the loser, move on with your life.
Like Megan did? Exactly.
I mean, um, no.
Look look look, Jennifer, the bottom line is I am not gonna go into business with a grief-stricken wacko and his wannabe girlfriend.
Oh, this is so beautiful.
Sorry couldn't show it to you sooner.
Gosh, I feel like a high school girl in the backseat of my father's convertible.
Well, consider the top up, the windows are tinted, and we're perfectly safe inside.
Come here, I got something to show you.
You do? Oh.
Go on, open it.
Oh.
Is this your idea of a romantic gift? Photocopies? Look a little closer.
Wait, this is Coop's accounting records.
The real McCoy.
I had lifted them from his office when he wasn't around.
Wait a minute Wait, you don't think this is why I've been sleeping with you To get the goods on my ex-husband? Of course not.
I stole these records because I want to help you because I care about you a lot.
I'm sorry, I overreacted.
But this is why I came into town in the first place.
But seeing as I found something even better I've been looking all over for you.
Been trying to reach you all day.
Did something happen? I mean, you wouldn't let me go to the hospital, wouldn't tell me how Taylor is.
She lost the baby.
Oh, wow.
I didn't know I'm sorry.
Are you? Of course.
I mean, sure, I wasn't thrilled about the baby, but I'm not some heartless creature who doesn't care.
Why did you lie to Taylor? Why did you tell her I wasn't at the jazz club when you had just left me in my office? Okay, I admit it.
I got jealous.
I was tired of Taylor buzzing around all the time.
And when I heard about the Boston restaurant, I thought you needed a little time alone.
You know, do me a favor Next time, don't think for me.
Why are you acting like this? Taylor slipped on her own She missed a step.
Yeah, and so did you when you lied to her.
Oh, for God's sake, it's not like I pushed her down the stairs.
Might as well have.
I need a drink.
Mm-hmm? Hey, partner.
Hey.
By the way you're holding that pen, it seems your hands are healing nicely.
Oh, you know, I guess I was just so wrapped up in what I was doing 'cause ow.
You know, speaking of pens, I've been thinking a lot about our conversation, and I think I might just have an idea for a new cauterizing instrument.
Really? Yeah.
I think I got it figured out.
Uh, a fingerless, glove-like device where one finger actually serves as a cauterizer.
It's awkward, clumsy.
Bad idea.
Gee, thanks for the opinion.
Oh, all I'm saying is it won't work.
Besides, if it was such a good idea, someone would have thought of it already, right? Listen, um, are you going back to the office? Yeah.
Great.
Megan needs these requisitions immediately.
All right.
Oh thanks, partner.
You bet.
Hello? Yeah, where's Craig? I might want to take you up on your offer to finance my invention.
Leave everything to me.
Information.
Hi, I need the number for Seaside Cruise Lines.
I I hope I'm not disturbing you.
Well, actually, I was just leaving.
Kyle told me about the baby.
I'm so sorry.
Well, truthfully, it's just a little too painful to talk about right now.
I understand.
Listen, I was feeling a lot of anger towards you, and sometimes, I don't consider what other people are going through, and I tend to only see things from my side.
Well, I guess we all do that sometimes.
Um can I give you a ride home? Sure why not? That would be nice.
Oh, oh, oh! There he is.
Excuse me! Craig! Jennifer what are you doing here? I came to see you off, but by the looks of things Yeah, what's going on? We were all set to board when the cruise director announced that we are being delayed.
Someone placed an anonymous phone call claiming there was an infectious disease on board.
So why are you here, Michael? No, no, we're here because Michael wants you.
He needs you.
He's got this great idea for a medical invention, and he just needs capital, and he realizes that you're the best person The the the only person To go into business with.
Yeah, I really do need you, Craig.
And it'd be a chance to do some good for humanity and get rich in the process.
And it's just what you need to get your life back on track, and I'll help with whatever you need, and I promise I won't ask for anything more than just a friendly smile.
Well, the truth is I don't know anything about the medical field.
Well, of course not I'll handle the technical side.
All you have to do is be a salesman.
Well, there's a lot of things that I want out of life but an infectious disease is not one of them.
So, um, partners? Partners.
Yeah.
I'm glad you finally agreed to see me.
Well, I just felt bad because some florist would have been in business for a long time if I If I hadn't said yes.
Whatever it takes to get a beautiful woman to say yes.
God, I'm not used to all these compliments.
Oh, come on, Michael didn't tell you how gorgeous you are on a regular basis? Actually, you know, I'd rather not talk about Michael if you don't mind.
Oh.
Well, he's not exactly my favorite subject either.
I'm sorry I brought him up.
Mm, it's okay.
You know, we'll have a lot more pleasant things to talk about when I get back from powdering my nose.
All this blushing has made me a little self-conscious.
Hey, sorry to hear about your Boston restaurant.
That's a tough break.
So who told you I lost the Boston restaurant? Oh, uh I guess Amanda said something.
It's it's really a shame.
Well finally something we agree on.
You know, I have to admit I had no idea you were such a romantic.
Well, you learn something new every day, sweetheart.
The more I learn, the more I love you which is why I don't want to do anything to jeopardize you and your position at the agency.
What do you mean? I heard some people talking, and they think that the only reason I got the job is because I'm your girlfriend.
Honey you were hired because of your talent just like everyone else.
Billy, you don't have to protect me.
I I don't want to be the girlfriend problem at your office.
Fine, you won't be my girlfriend.
You'll be my wife 'cause the truth is before, when you suggested that we get married, I was so stupid for not agreeing with you.
I don't know what I was thinking 'cause I love you.
I do.
Samantha will you marry me? There is nothing I would rather do in the whole wide world than walk down the aisle with you, Mr.
Billy Campbell.
I love you! Oh, my God.
Wasn't sure you were gonna stay here tonight.
Yeah, well.
And Taylor told me what you did for her today thanks.
Actually, it helped me too.
Glad to hear it.
I saw Eric tonight.
You know, I think you should go downstairs and see Taylor.
She's really hurting.
Could use a shoulder to cry on.
If that's what you want.
Thanks for a wonderful evening.
You're welcome.