Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) s08e12 Episode Script
Friends in Deed
Hey, Kel, come on.
Chop chop.
- We're gonna be late.
- Oh, I know, I'm coming.
This article's so good, I can't put it down.
What's it about? It's by this woman, Emma Bennett.
She, uh, writes about Generation Y, and she's talking about all the stupid jobs she's taken since she graduated from college in June.
Emma Bennett I've heard of her.
She's, like, some local whiz kid.
Started publishing when she was still a sophomore at USC.
She's great.
You should get her to write something for the Beat.
I don't know if she'd go for that.
We're not exactly as slick as the L.
A.
Chronicle.
I don't know.
It might be good.
She has a good following, I bet.
Well, maybe I will.
You're a real pro with that spatula, huh? You should see what I can do with a whisk.
I can imagine.
This was really sweet of you to invite me over here for breakfast.
I wanted to see you.
Hello? Mom, hi.
Sweetheart, there must be something wrong with your phone.
I've been trying to reach you for an hour.
Yeah, I've been meaning to use the cell phone and call the phone company.
Well, this is some breakfast.
Noah, what brings you here at this hour? I invited him.
Oh.
You know, we have plenty of food.
Would you like to join us? NO, no, thank you.
I don't think Noah can stay, either.
You've got a lot to do to get that boat ready for the auction.
It's all done, Mrs.
Martin.
The whole list? All Of it.
So how come Noah had to tell me and you didn't? I guess I was putting it off because I knew it would upset you.
Well, I'm not a baby.
I know, I know.
It's just that, uh, we don't use the boat anymore.
Your father has decided to devote himself full-time - to charity work.
- No, Mom, that's-that's fine.
I just wish you would've told me, that's all.
All right, I'm sorry.
The auction is Thursday.
Your father is at a conference all week.
I was hoping that you would bring David to the, uh, auction with you.
I've got a million things on my mind, and I've been getting these terrible migraines.
Have you got any aspirin? Yeah, uh, the top shelf in the bathroom.
Oh.
This smells great.
So ha-have you thought about where you're gonna live? No, I haven't figured it out yet.
Well, if I thought you were poor, I'd take care of you: Shelter, meals, a warm bed.
How about a vow of poverty? Mm.
Excuse me! Mom Could I see you alone for a minute? Sure.
What are you doing? Where is David? Look, I-l meant to tell you this before, Mom.
David and I broke up.
What? When? A few weeks ago.
And I'm seeing Noah now.
I don't believe this.
You told me you were madly in love with David, that you wanted to spend the rest of your life with him.
Well, it's a long story.
Things just got complicated.
Please, sweetheart, tell me you're not spending time with this wharf rat.
Mom, he's not who you think he is.
Oh, I know exactly who he is.
No, you're completely jumping to conclusions, judging him without even knowing him.
The same way you did with David.
Oh, no.
At least David didn't work on a boat.
I can't believe how superficial you are.
All right, call it whatever you want to call it.
But sweetheart, it's becoming real clear that you're not making very smart choices.
Mom, please, don't tell me how to run my life.
- I'm just - No.
I'm an adult now, and you can't just walk in here and take over my life.
It doesn't work anymore.
So, you getting used to it here? It's not as fancy as the Foundation's offices, but But it's so much better.
I didn't take that job to sit behind a desk and go to charity balls.
That's fine, but I didn't really feel like I was making a difference.
Whereas here, it's Well, you get immediate confirmation.
Yes.
It's so great to feel needed.
To be able to help people every single day, you know? That's why I became a doctor.
That and the fact that I couldn't carry a tune.
Dr.
Monahan, Mrs.
Pattaya just came in! How is she? Her husband must've been pretty angry.
What I wouldn't give to have three minutes alone with that guy.
Is there anything I can do? Oh, yeah, comfort the sick, console the needy, fight the state for reimbursements and make sure the electricity bill's paid on time.
I can do that.
I think.
Morning.
What do you want, Val? I don't know.
A house on the beach.
My own private plane.
That's funny.
Look, the After Dark was a huge part of my life for a long time.
It was kind of like home to me, you know? The point is? Well, I was wondering what you were planning on doing with it.
Why? Because I can run it.
I haven't decided what I'm gonna do with it yet.
-Tell me you're not planning on running it yourself.
And what if I was? Why would you want to run a club? I mean, if I had your money, I wouldn't.
- Maybe I'd enjoy it.
- David couldn't do it alone, so what makes you think you can, huh? Look, I'm not completely incompetent, okay? Besides, it can't be all that bad if you want to do it.
The club's important to me.
It's not just some phase that I'm going through.
I care what happens to it.
Well, you have no idea what's important to me, okay? I know what I see.
It's not some big work ethic.
Hey, look, I am not lazy.
You're an outdoor person.
I mean, that means you're gonna be inside working at least 15 hours.
See, I'm starting to think this isn't about the club at all, is it? This is not about us, Noah.
You can go out with Donna all you want, I really don't care.
But I care about the club a lot.
You just don't think I can run it by myself, right? It's more like I know I can.
I already made a decision.
End of story.
Hey.
- Silver! - What's up, man? Unemployment.
Got any leads? Uh, actually, I was hoping to check out your classifieds.
Right there.
Knock yourself out.
Thanks.
Ah, Cupcake Central is looking for a new cake decorator.
Oh, yeah? What's it pay? Two bucks an hour plus all the frosting you can eat? That's very helpful, Steve.
Thank you.
If I were you, Dave, I'd patch things up with Noah.
Boogie back over to the After Dark.
I'd rather be an employer than an employee.
Yeah, well, you're not me.
- Isn't it worth a? - You know, if I never hear the name Noah Hunter again, it'll be too soon.
All right? It seems like every time he comes around, he ruins some other part of my life.
Am I missing something here? All the guy did was bail you out, bro.
Yeah, he's a real pal.
Wait, Silver, if you'd check your ego at the door, I think maybe you'd He's seeing Donna.
Whoops.
For real? Yeah, for real.
I really don't appreciate you taking his side on this, Brandon.
Silver Really.
Honey, we're gonna be late for our reservation! Hold your horses, cowboy.
I'm trying to tell Mom what Zach has to do for school tomorrow.
Okay, so he also needs to draw a picture of the house and everyone who lives in it.
Oh, okay, it'll be a Picasso.
Okay, you guys get going.
Thanks.
Zach? Zach, honey? Your mommy's going.
We're talking dinner, drinks and then dessert at my father's house in Malibu.
Oh.
Ls he gonna be there? Oh, no.
Conveniently, he's in Portland with the family.
I told him I'd watch it for him.
Did I mention it's a beach house? - Mm - Mm Hey, buddy, how you doing? Okay.
You gonna be a good boy for Grandma? Yes.
You're the best.
Let met try that again.
Is he okay? No.
My tummy hurts.
I know.
Come here, sweetie.
He's burning up.
You want me to get some aspirin? No.
I'll get it, along with a thermometer.
I'm sorry.
I know you had a romantic night planned.
It's okay.
It's not your fault.
Come on, honey.
Let's go to bed.
I'll order in some Thai food, okay? That'd be great.
There goes my sex life.
Sorry to hear about the club, pal.
No big deal.
Guess it's just time to move on.
Got any leads? Yeah, starting tomorrow, I'll be working at Khaki Nation.
Well at least you'll be well-dressed.
David, I've been thinking about the club and the whole situation.
If you think about it, it's kind of stupid, you know? I mean, you put a lot of energy into the After Dark.
You deserve to have it.
What are you saying? Look, I'm saying that it's all yours, okay? No strings attached.
Well, I don't want your charity.
Look, it's not You had some financial problems.
I bailed you out, it's no big deal.
Donna talk you into this? She doesn't even know I'm here.
So, come on, help me out, man.
Get this place off my hands.
No, thanks.
I don't want it, it's yours.
At least let me pay for some of the assets that are still here.
You got furniture, equipment.
Don't do me any more favors, all right? You got my girl, you got the club.
Congratulations.
Thanks to you, my life's ruined.
Hey.
Hey, what's your big hurry? I want to get to work early.
Dr.
Monahan has a full day ahead.
Hmm, you've really taken to this guy, haven't you? Yeah, he is amazing.
I mean, the guy left a thriving practice to help poor women at a free clinic.
And the hours he keeps.
He's never tired.
He sounds almost perfect.
He is, of course, ugly.
Actually, he's kind of handsome.
Really? But he's no Brandon Walsh.
I'm sure he hears that all the time.
Yeah, probably from his wife.
- He's married.
- Glad to hear it.
Hmm.
Hey, I almost forgot to tell you.
Emma Bennett's coming in to meet with us today about writing - an article for us.
- Ooh, that's great.
Yeah, I mean she hasn't said yes yet, but assuming she does, full credit goes to you for suggesting I call her.
Well, I don't exactly have your power of persuasion.
No, you don't, but we do make a pretty good team, don't we? - Yes, the best.
- Mm-hmm.
I gotta go.
I'll call you later, okay? Okay.
Hey, you forgot your breakfast.
Okay, T-shirts with ribs are over in that corner, and smooth T-shirts are here.
Never, ever put the two together.
Why not? Didn't you read your Khaki Nation manual? Mixing textures violates company policy.
Why? Good employees follow policy, they don't question it.
And mixing confuses the customers.
Now, one of the basic keys to a successful career at Khaki Nation is to sell your customers an entire outfit.
Remember, accessories are what give a person style.
So, don't just stop at T-shirts and pants.
There's a whole world of socks, hats, glasses and hair wear.
Hair wear? You know, David, an awful lot of people would kill to have your job.
If you're not going to bring the right attitude I'm sorry.
I I've never heard the term "hair wear" before.
Well, bandannas, headbands, barrettes and baseball hats.
You with me? Yeah, I'm with you.
Good.
Now, on to the art of folding.
Let's see how you do.
You know what? You have a lot to learn.
Why all the cloak and dagger? No one's home.
I just want to be sure.
We drove around the block three times checking for cars.
You called the house and no one answered and when we walked in, you yelled "Hello!" loud enough to wake the dead.
Nothing wrong with taking a few precautions.
- You're insane.
- Yes, I'm insane.
We don't have that much time.
I have to pick up Zach in an hour.
- How's he feeling? - Oh, he's better.
Had like a 24-hour bug, you know.
Did I ever tell you how sexy you are in this uniform? About a million times.
Hey, kids.
Sorry to break this to you, but, um, see, Joe here's got to smoke the place.
N OW? No time like the present.
What do you mean smoke? Extermination.
It seems that we have a little problem with mites.
Can't he start in another room? Honey, he's gotta do the whole place.
We gotta be out of here like Joe, three hours? Four to five for maximum termination.
Sorry.
Brandon Walsh, meet Emma Bennett.
Hi.
How formal.
I feel like I'm at a débutante ball.
Trust me, honey, we're a long way from that.
Take a seat, won't you? I'm, uh, guessing you'd mind if I smoked.
Yeah, actually, I would.
I figured that.
It's a nasty habit, lousy for the lungs.
But you know, in a twisted way, that's part of the allure.
You know that little thrill you get when you know you're doing something bad? Freud would have a field day with you, - wouldn't he? - He certainly would.
Listen, uh, the reason I called you and asked you to come down here is because I wanted to offer you a job here with us.
Now, I know you've been doing some work for some other papers and I certainly wouldn't stop you from No.
I beg your pardon? No, no commitments.
It's nothing personal, it's just that monogamy cramps my style.
I like to freelance, it lets me be my own boss.
All right then, why don't you write an article for us and then we'll figure out what the next step is from there? You cut right to the chase.
No foreplay, nothing.
I like that.
Is that a yes? Why not? You seem to understand just what I need.
Mystery, she keeps me guessing.
Got to be her heart is missing I like applause, it was so protected I evolve, I stand erected.
Inside an open door I hear you calling.
But it's all the same I feel you falling Hey, oh, I love what you've done with the place.
Standing room only.
Two more weeks of this and even you'll go broke.
That's what I love about you, Val.
Your positive attitude.
Don't leave home without it.
Drink for the lady, whatever she wants.
Uh, glass of merlot, please.
Uh, we're out of wine.
- The shipment never came in.
- And what did you say about not being totally incompetent? If you want to talk about the club, - we can talk - I'm not here to talk about the club.
I mean, the way it looks, it looks like you're doing great business all by yourself.
It's my first night.
There is a learning curve for everything, you know.
So, where's your sidekick? Donna's photo shoot's running late.
She's not gonna be here.
Well, I'm sure she'll be pleased with your business skills.
What's your point? Well, let's just call it poetic justice.
I mean, here you are, Mr.
Laid Back Party On the Boat Boy now dealing with constant inventories, heinous accounting and unreliable vendors.
Not to mention customers complaining about too much ice in their drinks.
Then again, what goes around comes around.
How's that? Well, I mean, you were lying to me for months about who you were and then you go and screw David over.
Those things are gonna come back and haunt you.
It's a risk I'm gonna have to deal with, huh? Well, knock yourself out.
Looks like you're on your way to a brilliant future as a club owner.
- Hey.
- Hey.
You okay? Yeah, it's just been a long day.
I didn't think you got tired.
You always seem ready to take on one more patient.
Well, I don't like to turn people away, you know? Yeah, did you hurt your shoulder? Yeah, it's a little stiff.
I think it's from filling out all those insurance forms.
Come on, let me take a look at it.
I am the doctor, after all.
Okay.
- Why don't you have a seat? - Thanks.
How's that? That feels great.
Does that hurt? No, it doesn't hurt.
But that's fine.
How's that feel? It's much better.
Thanks.
Anytime.
David, David! Can you lower the music? My head is pounding.
Sorry.
Hey shouldn't you be with your boyfriend? - It's a big night for him.
- I just got done with work, and I have at least two hours of stuff to do.
He understood.
Well, he's super understanding.
Real prince, that guy.
I'm not gonna have this conversation.
Sorry.
Look, David I'm sorry that this is so hard for you.
But Noah opened the door for you to come back to the club.
So you have no one to blame for saying no except yourself.
What do you want? We need to talk.
What if I don't want to? You're not making this easy.
Well, from what I remember, that's not how you liked it.
This is strictly business.
Don't get the wrong idea, okay? Go ahead.
You were right about the club.
I don't know the first thing about running it.
I need your help.
Especially with day to day stuff.
It'll cost you.
Yeah, it always does with you, Val, doesn't it? Look, I'll pay your old salary plus 20% raise.
a cut of the profits so one of these days I can buy you out.
What'd you have in mind? You're nuts.
You need me, you said it yourself.
Oh, need and desperation are two different things.
Ten percent.
Ten.
Take it or leave it.
I'll take it.
We got a deal.
I'm telling you, Brandon, it was unprofessional.
Kel, you guys work together.
He was probably just being extra careful.
I don't know, it's just What? It felt different.
I mean, there's touching and then there's touching, you know? Don't you think if he really stepped over that line, you'd be sure? All I know is that it-it didn't feel right.
You're not used to being examined by someone you know.
It makes sense it would make you feel a little uncomfortable.
Why are you taking his side? I'm not taking his side, I'm just saying you've said so many great things about him.
I'm having a hard time imagining someone so good being so bad.
So, what? Y-You're saying that I made this up? No.
Then what are you saying? I'm saying maybe you just got the wrong impression.
I mean, you didn't call him on it, did you? No.
Exactly.
If he'd have been out of line, you would've said something.
It's not like you to just sit there and be made to feel uncomfortable, right? David, you're forgetting the sleeve.
Remember? A flat sleeve is a happy sleeve.
Wonder what a depressed sleeve would look like.
I'm saying maybe you just got the wrong impression.
Mm-hmm.
I'm gonna go check on that new shipment.
- You be all right up here? - Super.
Hey.
Ls that the Frosted Flakes? Yeah, yeah.
It's the new album.
Really? How is it? Oh, it's good.
You want a listen? Yeah, thanks.
Thanks.
Melissa, I was Yeah.
This isn't a record store.
You know, I can't believe you're being so unprofessional.
All I did No, I know what you did.
And I'm sick of your attitude.
I want you to go in back right now and start unpacking boxes.
Maybe that'll give you an opportunity to think about how you're going to change.
You know what? I really don't need that opportunity.
Happy folding.
Can I borrow you for a few minutes? Sure.
Yeah.
I feel like I haven't seen you all clay.
Well, I've been busy.
Look, I know you've got a lot of work to do, but it's very important for me to have you in the room when I conduct an exam.
Okay.
But why? Well, you just can't be too careful these days.
People are so litigious.
I mean, one small misunderstanding and the next thing you know, you're looking at charges of impropriety and sexual harassment.
It's a sad world when you can't even practice medicine without a witness in the room.
Hi.
Hey, you get your article? Well, actually, that's why I'm here.
My computer sort of had a nervous breakdown.
There's a geek in my apartment right now trying to fix it, but it probably won't be ready till tomorrow.
No problem.
Well, I was thinking maybe we could have a drink and I could give it to you in person.
That could probably be arranged.
How about the Blue Turtle tomorrow at 1:00? Sure.
Great.
Well I would really love to stay and schmooze, but I'm late for lunch.
Seems like you always got somewhere to go.
Well, you know what they say.
No, what do they say? A body in motion stays in motion.
See ya.
I'm so glad we're gonna be alone.
Zach won't be finished with school until 4:00.
That gives us four whole hours.
Oh, four hours.
Hang the trapeze.
Mom? Carly! Oh, I thought I thought you were gonna be at work.
I got off early.
What are you doing here? Um, well, the, uh, the cable in my apartment went out and so we wanted to come and see a Preston Sturges movie.
Oh, forgive me.
Chet, this is my daughter Carly and her friend Steve.
And, um, this is Chet Winslow, my Significant other? Hi, Carly.
- Hi, nice to meet you.
- Steve.
Hello.
-My mom has kept you kind of a secret.
Well, I'm allowed to have a private life, too.
But I guess it's time it went public.
Chet has just invited me to go to his house in Arizona for a few months.
He's got a house in the mountains.
A few months? I want your mom to get to know my kids and I thought we'd travel a little, drive to Florida.
Maybe stop in one of those towns, you know, that look like fun.
You know, I've always wanted to see Graceland.
Great.
That's great.
So um when would you leave? Oh, I'm heading out this weekend for my grandson's birthday, and Doris will come next week.
That's quick.
When it's the right thing, you don't want to waste any time.
But I'm going to miss you, honey, and Zach.
And I hope that you can find another baby sitter.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Aren't you supposed to be at work? My days at Khaki Nation are over.
What are you gonna do? Hmm.
Find a job that doesn't have anything to do with folding or, uh company policy.
I know, I have no one to blame but myself.
I'm sorry that I said that.
Look, I know things are tough for you right now.
They are for me, too.
What, you have a hair out of place? - David.
- No I'm serious.
What, did you scuff a nail or break a heel? Gosh, from where I'm sitting, your life seems pretty great.
Fine.
You want to know what's really bothering me? Please.
Make my day.
I've been thinking that maybe it was a mistake that we slept together.
You know what? I don't want to hear this.
I thought we were going to get married.
And look.
We're not even together anymore.
Donna that was your decision.
I was fine waiting.
Hell, I'd already waited seven years! I'm not saying that it wasn't my decision.
This doesn't even sound like you.
You know, I'm-I'm listening to what you're saying, but I'm not sure if these words are yours or your mother's.
They're mine.
Are you sure? You know what? Forget it.
I thought that I could talk to you about this, that you could listen to me, that maybe you could be my friend.
You know what? I'm sorry.
I want more than that.
I still love you.
That's why I can't help you out with this whole thing, all right? Because it-it hurts me too much.
I'm sorry.
So am I.
Okay, we have Disco Night, Grunge Night, Comedy Night, Country and Western Night, '50s Night Country and Western Night? Oh, a lot of people like it.
You one of them? No, but we should give it a try before we blow it off.
Hey, you've put a lot of hard work into this, haven't you? I told you, the club means a lot to me, it's important.
Yeah, I know.
It's just Why are you so surprised? I've just never seen this side of you before.
Now you have.
Look, I want to thank you.
It means a lot to me being here.
It's okay.
I'm just glad you're happy.
Oh! Ten bucks says you're gonna go see my partner.
What? Noah didn't tell you? He asked me to come back to the club and work with him.
No.
Well, don't worry.
It's just business.
You can have him all to yourself after hours.
Hey, can I get you anything else, darling? No, I have everything I need, thanks.
Cool.
No one knows.
How the story goes.
Till the end Right on time.
Did you hire Valerie as your business partner? Did you? I made her an employee.
Why? Why? What were you thinking? You, of all people, should know what she's like.
I don't know how to run a club.
She's good at it.
I'm not talking about her business sense.
It's the fact that she lies, she cheats, she basically uses people.
Look, it's not personal.
It's business, okay? Working with an old girlfriend is always personal.
So is asking your ex-boyfriend to move in with you.
That is completely different.
David had no place to live and it's temporary.
It's not like I'm seeing him all clay long.
Look, I'm gonna spend as little time with her as possible, all right? You could have hired so many people.
Why did you pick her? Because she knows this place inside and out.
And she needed a job.
I don't believe this.
Valerie is not helpless.
You know, first she pulls one over on David and now she's doing the same thing to you.
Look, I told you, I have my eyes wide open.
I don't want this to ruin our night.
I was hoping we could go get some sushi and catch a movie tonight.
I can't.
Work? Noah, I'm not about to get into a relationship and have Valerie barking at my heels again.
I just can't do it.
Are you pushing me away because of Valerie, or because your mom doesn't approve of me? My mother doesn't want to see me get hurt.
Neither do I.
Does Valerie still have a job here? Look, I made a deal.
L-I can't go back on my word.
I guess not.
Donna, we had something really nice going here.
I don't want to see it get ruined because of this.
I need I need some time to see how I feel.
I guess I'll give you a call when I figure it out.
So, tell me about Emma.
Is she as funny in person as she is in her columns? Yeah, yeah, she's, uh, she's got a good sense of humor.
Yeah? Well, you should tell her that we would like to have her over for dinner.
- Great, sounds like a plan.
- Good.
Oh, Brandon.
About Dr.
Monahan, I think I overreacted.
- Are you sure? - Yeah.
He's always really careful about having me in the room when he does examinations, so that women don't get the wrong idea.
Well, that's pretty considerate.
Yeah.
I think that you were right.
Maybe I was just uncomfortable having someone I know examine me.
Well, I'm glad you're feeling better about everything.
Thank you for your support.
You're welcome.
My pleasure.
I'm sorry I'm so antsy.
I just can't stop thinking about my mom.
Yeah, well, she didn't give you much notice.
Y-You know, the truth is, is I'm a I'm actually really happy that she's found someone.
I mean, she's been alone a long time.
I just I just wish she would have found him after Christmas.
Or Zach's school vacation.
You know, it's been hard enough as it is with her helping out.
I have no idea what I'm gonna do without her.
Well we'll work something out, don't worry.
We? Yeah, we.
I'm not gonna let you go through this alone.
Come here.
I'm so happy I have you in my life.
Me, too.
What's so funny? Well, Zach's at school, right? - Yeah.
- And my mom's packing for Arizona - We're alone.
- Uh-huh.
We've spent all this time trying to find time alone together, and now that we have it, we're not even making the most of it.
What do you suggest we do about it? Well this, for a start.
Ooh, I like the way you think.
Well here's the article.
Sorry for the delay.
- How is it? - Fabulous.
They're always fabulous.
Well, here's to you being fabulous.
So tell me about the real Brandon Walsh.
What you see is what you get.
Well, it's been my experience that appearances are usually misleading.
Not much to tell, really.
I was born in Minnesota, raised in Beverly Hills.
But why the Beverly Beat? I mean, there's a whole big world out there.
That's a long story.
I've got all day.
And what happened to being a body in motion? Sometimes a body likes where it is.
I'm really sorry Khaki Nation didn't work out.
Don't be.
It was killing me.
Besides, I got a new job Starting tomorrow, I'll be the newest employee at, uh Ralph's Car Wash.
No.
Yep.
The money's actually not too bad, and I was desperate.
You know, this is Noah's fault.
He screwed everything up.
Yeah, you can say that again.
David? - Hey.
- Hey, I I thought it was you guys.
Uh, what are you up to? - Shopping.
- Hanging out.
Maybe you should get your stories straight.
Yeah, I guess we should.
Anyway, I'm off to see my mom at the boat.
I'll see you later, David.
Bye.
Did you see the look on her face when she saw us together? Yeah, she wasn't too happy.
Are you kidding? She was livid.
Which gives me the answer to all our problems.
Val, what are you thinking? Hanging out together, like Donna and Noah.
Okay, you know what, it makes me sick, too.
But if she thinks and if Noah thinks that we're, you know No, no.
They'll never buy it.
Why not? We dated before.
- You know how long ago that was? - You are so negative.
Val, I'm realistic.
Would you just give this a try? Okay, you're-you're telling me that if we pretend to be a couple, they'll get so jealous that they'll break up and come back to us? Trust me, it's gonna work.
Okay.
Fine, fine, it's worth a shot.
Okay.
Ooh, I'm sorry.
Not at all.
I just hope I didn't hurt that shoulder.
No, it's much better.
Thank you.
In case I haven't told you, Kelly, you look very beautiful today.
We've had many wonderful times on that boat.
It's been fabulous.
- Oh, it's a lovely boat.
- Thank you.
Oh, excuse me.
Honey, you made it.
I wouldn't let you go through this alone.
Oh, thank you.
You know, I really am very proud of you.
You've grown into quite a young woman.
Thank you.
And, Mom, about the other day No, no.
You said it: You're an adult now.
You're gonna make all your own decisions.
I respect that.
But I am still your mother.
So when you get hurt, I get hurt.
Are you ready? As ready as I'll ever be.
Let's go.
Please take your seats.
We'll get started in just a moment.
Thank you.
We'll start the bidding on this beautiful sloop at $200,000.
Do I hear $200,000? - $200,000.
- $200,000.
Looking for $250,000.
- Do I hear $250,000? - $250,000.
$250,000.
Thank you.
$215,000.
$275,000.
Thank you, sir.
Do I hear $300,000? Looking for $300,000.
- $300,000.
- $300,000.
Thank you, sir.
Looking for $325,000.
I have $300,000.
Looking for $325,000.
$300,000 going once, - $300,000 twice - $325,000.
$325,000, sir.
That's not funny, young man.
I didn't intend for it to be funny.
Excuse me, I'm sorry for the interruption.
I believe the final bid was $325,000.
Does he think this is a joke? No.
Actually, he's serious.
Well, I don't think you have that kind of money.
You're right, Mrs.
Martin, I don't have it all on me right now.
But what I do have is a cashier's check for $300,000.
That pretty much shows I'm good for the rest.
We have $325,000.
$325,000 is the bid.
Going once, going twice Sold to Mr.
Noah Hunter.
Hunter Oil & Chemic You're one of those Hunters? We all have our flaws.
Did you know about this? Yup.
Why didn't you tell me? Because I knew you'd treat him differently.
A second? Sure.
I-I'm sorry.
I needed a place to live; That's why I came here.
You said you wanted some time, and I want to give it to you.
Okay.
There, I took it.
So, what'd you come up with? That I'd like to keep seeing you.
I'm glad.
Did you ask Emma to dinner? No, no, it didn't it didn't come up.
All work and no play Yeah, I know, I know.
Next time, I promise.
I'm gonna take a quick shower.
You okay? Yeah, I just feel kind of dirty.
Look, Kel I'm fine.
I'll just be a minute.
Yeah? Hi, Brandon.
It's Emma.
Is it too late? Are you in bed? No, it's not too late; Yes, I am in bed.
If you're calling about your article, don't worry, I printed it word-for-word; It was great.
It wasn't too cerebral? No, no, no, not at all, it was great.
One more thing.
What are you wearing? Excuse me? I'm wearing a black slip with lace trim.
Charming.
Actually, it's pretty sexy.
I'm sure it is.
Do you want to come over and find out? I can't.
You will.
Who was on the phone? It was a wrong number.
Chop chop.
- We're gonna be late.
- Oh, I know, I'm coming.
This article's so good, I can't put it down.
What's it about? It's by this woman, Emma Bennett.
She, uh, writes about Generation Y, and she's talking about all the stupid jobs she's taken since she graduated from college in June.
Emma Bennett I've heard of her.
She's, like, some local whiz kid.
Started publishing when she was still a sophomore at USC.
She's great.
You should get her to write something for the Beat.
I don't know if she'd go for that.
We're not exactly as slick as the L.
A.
Chronicle.
I don't know.
It might be good.
She has a good following, I bet.
Well, maybe I will.
You're a real pro with that spatula, huh? You should see what I can do with a whisk.
I can imagine.
This was really sweet of you to invite me over here for breakfast.
I wanted to see you.
Hello? Mom, hi.
Sweetheart, there must be something wrong with your phone.
I've been trying to reach you for an hour.
Yeah, I've been meaning to use the cell phone and call the phone company.
Well, this is some breakfast.
Noah, what brings you here at this hour? I invited him.
Oh.
You know, we have plenty of food.
Would you like to join us? NO, no, thank you.
I don't think Noah can stay, either.
You've got a lot to do to get that boat ready for the auction.
It's all done, Mrs.
Martin.
The whole list? All Of it.
So how come Noah had to tell me and you didn't? I guess I was putting it off because I knew it would upset you.
Well, I'm not a baby.
I know, I know.
It's just that, uh, we don't use the boat anymore.
Your father has decided to devote himself full-time - to charity work.
- No, Mom, that's-that's fine.
I just wish you would've told me, that's all.
All right, I'm sorry.
The auction is Thursday.
Your father is at a conference all week.
I was hoping that you would bring David to the, uh, auction with you.
I've got a million things on my mind, and I've been getting these terrible migraines.
Have you got any aspirin? Yeah, uh, the top shelf in the bathroom.
Oh.
This smells great.
So ha-have you thought about where you're gonna live? No, I haven't figured it out yet.
Well, if I thought you were poor, I'd take care of you: Shelter, meals, a warm bed.
How about a vow of poverty? Mm.
Excuse me! Mom Could I see you alone for a minute? Sure.
What are you doing? Where is David? Look, I-l meant to tell you this before, Mom.
David and I broke up.
What? When? A few weeks ago.
And I'm seeing Noah now.
I don't believe this.
You told me you were madly in love with David, that you wanted to spend the rest of your life with him.
Well, it's a long story.
Things just got complicated.
Please, sweetheart, tell me you're not spending time with this wharf rat.
Mom, he's not who you think he is.
Oh, I know exactly who he is.
No, you're completely jumping to conclusions, judging him without even knowing him.
The same way you did with David.
Oh, no.
At least David didn't work on a boat.
I can't believe how superficial you are.
All right, call it whatever you want to call it.
But sweetheart, it's becoming real clear that you're not making very smart choices.
Mom, please, don't tell me how to run my life.
- I'm just - No.
I'm an adult now, and you can't just walk in here and take over my life.
It doesn't work anymore.
So, you getting used to it here? It's not as fancy as the Foundation's offices, but But it's so much better.
I didn't take that job to sit behind a desk and go to charity balls.
That's fine, but I didn't really feel like I was making a difference.
Whereas here, it's Well, you get immediate confirmation.
Yes.
It's so great to feel needed.
To be able to help people every single day, you know? That's why I became a doctor.
That and the fact that I couldn't carry a tune.
Dr.
Monahan, Mrs.
Pattaya just came in! How is she? Her husband must've been pretty angry.
What I wouldn't give to have three minutes alone with that guy.
Is there anything I can do? Oh, yeah, comfort the sick, console the needy, fight the state for reimbursements and make sure the electricity bill's paid on time.
I can do that.
I think.
Morning.
What do you want, Val? I don't know.
A house on the beach.
My own private plane.
That's funny.
Look, the After Dark was a huge part of my life for a long time.
It was kind of like home to me, you know? The point is? Well, I was wondering what you were planning on doing with it.
Why? Because I can run it.
I haven't decided what I'm gonna do with it yet.
-Tell me you're not planning on running it yourself.
And what if I was? Why would you want to run a club? I mean, if I had your money, I wouldn't.
- Maybe I'd enjoy it.
- David couldn't do it alone, so what makes you think you can, huh? Look, I'm not completely incompetent, okay? Besides, it can't be all that bad if you want to do it.
The club's important to me.
It's not just some phase that I'm going through.
I care what happens to it.
Well, you have no idea what's important to me, okay? I know what I see.
It's not some big work ethic.
Hey, look, I am not lazy.
You're an outdoor person.
I mean, that means you're gonna be inside working at least 15 hours.
See, I'm starting to think this isn't about the club at all, is it? This is not about us, Noah.
You can go out with Donna all you want, I really don't care.
But I care about the club a lot.
You just don't think I can run it by myself, right? It's more like I know I can.
I already made a decision.
End of story.
Hey.
- Silver! - What's up, man? Unemployment.
Got any leads? Uh, actually, I was hoping to check out your classifieds.
Right there.
Knock yourself out.
Thanks.
Ah, Cupcake Central is looking for a new cake decorator.
Oh, yeah? What's it pay? Two bucks an hour plus all the frosting you can eat? That's very helpful, Steve.
Thank you.
If I were you, Dave, I'd patch things up with Noah.
Boogie back over to the After Dark.
I'd rather be an employer than an employee.
Yeah, well, you're not me.
- Isn't it worth a? - You know, if I never hear the name Noah Hunter again, it'll be too soon.
All right? It seems like every time he comes around, he ruins some other part of my life.
Am I missing something here? All the guy did was bail you out, bro.
Yeah, he's a real pal.
Wait, Silver, if you'd check your ego at the door, I think maybe you'd He's seeing Donna.
Whoops.
For real? Yeah, for real.
I really don't appreciate you taking his side on this, Brandon.
Silver Really.
Honey, we're gonna be late for our reservation! Hold your horses, cowboy.
I'm trying to tell Mom what Zach has to do for school tomorrow.
Okay, so he also needs to draw a picture of the house and everyone who lives in it.
Oh, okay, it'll be a Picasso.
Okay, you guys get going.
Thanks.
Zach? Zach, honey? Your mommy's going.
We're talking dinner, drinks and then dessert at my father's house in Malibu.
Oh.
Ls he gonna be there? Oh, no.
Conveniently, he's in Portland with the family.
I told him I'd watch it for him.
Did I mention it's a beach house? - Mm - Mm Hey, buddy, how you doing? Okay.
You gonna be a good boy for Grandma? Yes.
You're the best.
Let met try that again.
Is he okay? No.
My tummy hurts.
I know.
Come here, sweetie.
He's burning up.
You want me to get some aspirin? No.
I'll get it, along with a thermometer.
I'm sorry.
I know you had a romantic night planned.
It's okay.
It's not your fault.
Come on, honey.
Let's go to bed.
I'll order in some Thai food, okay? That'd be great.
There goes my sex life.
Sorry to hear about the club, pal.
No big deal.
Guess it's just time to move on.
Got any leads? Yeah, starting tomorrow, I'll be working at Khaki Nation.
Well at least you'll be well-dressed.
David, I've been thinking about the club and the whole situation.
If you think about it, it's kind of stupid, you know? I mean, you put a lot of energy into the After Dark.
You deserve to have it.
What are you saying? Look, I'm saying that it's all yours, okay? No strings attached.
Well, I don't want your charity.
Look, it's not You had some financial problems.
I bailed you out, it's no big deal.
Donna talk you into this? She doesn't even know I'm here.
So, come on, help me out, man.
Get this place off my hands.
No, thanks.
I don't want it, it's yours.
At least let me pay for some of the assets that are still here.
You got furniture, equipment.
Don't do me any more favors, all right? You got my girl, you got the club.
Congratulations.
Thanks to you, my life's ruined.
Hey.
Hey, what's your big hurry? I want to get to work early.
Dr.
Monahan has a full day ahead.
Hmm, you've really taken to this guy, haven't you? Yeah, he is amazing.
I mean, the guy left a thriving practice to help poor women at a free clinic.
And the hours he keeps.
He's never tired.
He sounds almost perfect.
He is, of course, ugly.
Actually, he's kind of handsome.
Really? But he's no Brandon Walsh.
I'm sure he hears that all the time.
Yeah, probably from his wife.
- He's married.
- Glad to hear it.
Hmm.
Hey, I almost forgot to tell you.
Emma Bennett's coming in to meet with us today about writing - an article for us.
- Ooh, that's great.
Yeah, I mean she hasn't said yes yet, but assuming she does, full credit goes to you for suggesting I call her.
Well, I don't exactly have your power of persuasion.
No, you don't, but we do make a pretty good team, don't we? - Yes, the best.
- Mm-hmm.
I gotta go.
I'll call you later, okay? Okay.
Hey, you forgot your breakfast.
Okay, T-shirts with ribs are over in that corner, and smooth T-shirts are here.
Never, ever put the two together.
Why not? Didn't you read your Khaki Nation manual? Mixing textures violates company policy.
Why? Good employees follow policy, they don't question it.
And mixing confuses the customers.
Now, one of the basic keys to a successful career at Khaki Nation is to sell your customers an entire outfit.
Remember, accessories are what give a person style.
So, don't just stop at T-shirts and pants.
There's a whole world of socks, hats, glasses and hair wear.
Hair wear? You know, David, an awful lot of people would kill to have your job.
If you're not going to bring the right attitude I'm sorry.
I I've never heard the term "hair wear" before.
Well, bandannas, headbands, barrettes and baseball hats.
You with me? Yeah, I'm with you.
Good.
Now, on to the art of folding.
Let's see how you do.
You know what? You have a lot to learn.
Why all the cloak and dagger? No one's home.
I just want to be sure.
We drove around the block three times checking for cars.
You called the house and no one answered and when we walked in, you yelled "Hello!" loud enough to wake the dead.
Nothing wrong with taking a few precautions.
- You're insane.
- Yes, I'm insane.
We don't have that much time.
I have to pick up Zach in an hour.
- How's he feeling? - Oh, he's better.
Had like a 24-hour bug, you know.
Did I ever tell you how sexy you are in this uniform? About a million times.
Hey, kids.
Sorry to break this to you, but, um, see, Joe here's got to smoke the place.
N OW? No time like the present.
What do you mean smoke? Extermination.
It seems that we have a little problem with mites.
Can't he start in another room? Honey, he's gotta do the whole place.
We gotta be out of here like Joe, three hours? Four to five for maximum termination.
Sorry.
Brandon Walsh, meet Emma Bennett.
Hi.
How formal.
I feel like I'm at a débutante ball.
Trust me, honey, we're a long way from that.
Take a seat, won't you? I'm, uh, guessing you'd mind if I smoked.
Yeah, actually, I would.
I figured that.
It's a nasty habit, lousy for the lungs.
But you know, in a twisted way, that's part of the allure.
You know that little thrill you get when you know you're doing something bad? Freud would have a field day with you, - wouldn't he? - He certainly would.
Listen, uh, the reason I called you and asked you to come down here is because I wanted to offer you a job here with us.
Now, I know you've been doing some work for some other papers and I certainly wouldn't stop you from No.
I beg your pardon? No, no commitments.
It's nothing personal, it's just that monogamy cramps my style.
I like to freelance, it lets me be my own boss.
All right then, why don't you write an article for us and then we'll figure out what the next step is from there? You cut right to the chase.
No foreplay, nothing.
I like that.
Is that a yes? Why not? You seem to understand just what I need.
Mystery, she keeps me guessing.
Got to be her heart is missing I like applause, it was so protected I evolve, I stand erected.
Inside an open door I hear you calling.
But it's all the same I feel you falling Hey, oh, I love what you've done with the place.
Standing room only.
Two more weeks of this and even you'll go broke.
That's what I love about you, Val.
Your positive attitude.
Don't leave home without it.
Drink for the lady, whatever she wants.
Uh, glass of merlot, please.
Uh, we're out of wine.
- The shipment never came in.
- And what did you say about not being totally incompetent? If you want to talk about the club, - we can talk - I'm not here to talk about the club.
I mean, the way it looks, it looks like you're doing great business all by yourself.
It's my first night.
There is a learning curve for everything, you know.
So, where's your sidekick? Donna's photo shoot's running late.
She's not gonna be here.
Well, I'm sure she'll be pleased with your business skills.
What's your point? Well, let's just call it poetic justice.
I mean, here you are, Mr.
Laid Back Party On the Boat Boy now dealing with constant inventories, heinous accounting and unreliable vendors.
Not to mention customers complaining about too much ice in their drinks.
Then again, what goes around comes around.
How's that? Well, I mean, you were lying to me for months about who you were and then you go and screw David over.
Those things are gonna come back and haunt you.
It's a risk I'm gonna have to deal with, huh? Well, knock yourself out.
Looks like you're on your way to a brilliant future as a club owner.
- Hey.
- Hey.
You okay? Yeah, it's just been a long day.
I didn't think you got tired.
You always seem ready to take on one more patient.
Well, I don't like to turn people away, you know? Yeah, did you hurt your shoulder? Yeah, it's a little stiff.
I think it's from filling out all those insurance forms.
Come on, let me take a look at it.
I am the doctor, after all.
Okay.
- Why don't you have a seat? - Thanks.
How's that? That feels great.
Does that hurt? No, it doesn't hurt.
But that's fine.
How's that feel? It's much better.
Thanks.
Anytime.
David, David! Can you lower the music? My head is pounding.
Sorry.
Hey shouldn't you be with your boyfriend? - It's a big night for him.
- I just got done with work, and I have at least two hours of stuff to do.
He understood.
Well, he's super understanding.
Real prince, that guy.
I'm not gonna have this conversation.
Sorry.
Look, David I'm sorry that this is so hard for you.
But Noah opened the door for you to come back to the club.
So you have no one to blame for saying no except yourself.
What do you want? We need to talk.
What if I don't want to? You're not making this easy.
Well, from what I remember, that's not how you liked it.
This is strictly business.
Don't get the wrong idea, okay? Go ahead.
You were right about the club.
I don't know the first thing about running it.
I need your help.
Especially with day to day stuff.
It'll cost you.
Yeah, it always does with you, Val, doesn't it? Look, I'll pay your old salary plus 20% raise.
a cut of the profits so one of these days I can buy you out.
What'd you have in mind? You're nuts.
You need me, you said it yourself.
Oh, need and desperation are two different things.
Ten percent.
Ten.
Take it or leave it.
I'll take it.
We got a deal.
I'm telling you, Brandon, it was unprofessional.
Kel, you guys work together.
He was probably just being extra careful.
I don't know, it's just What? It felt different.
I mean, there's touching and then there's touching, you know? Don't you think if he really stepped over that line, you'd be sure? All I know is that it-it didn't feel right.
You're not used to being examined by someone you know.
It makes sense it would make you feel a little uncomfortable.
Why are you taking his side? I'm not taking his side, I'm just saying you've said so many great things about him.
I'm having a hard time imagining someone so good being so bad.
So, what? Y-You're saying that I made this up? No.
Then what are you saying? I'm saying maybe you just got the wrong impression.
I mean, you didn't call him on it, did you? No.
Exactly.
If he'd have been out of line, you would've said something.
It's not like you to just sit there and be made to feel uncomfortable, right? David, you're forgetting the sleeve.
Remember? A flat sleeve is a happy sleeve.
Wonder what a depressed sleeve would look like.
I'm saying maybe you just got the wrong impression.
Mm-hmm.
I'm gonna go check on that new shipment.
- You be all right up here? - Super.
Hey.
Ls that the Frosted Flakes? Yeah, yeah.
It's the new album.
Really? How is it? Oh, it's good.
You want a listen? Yeah, thanks.
Thanks.
Melissa, I was Yeah.
This isn't a record store.
You know, I can't believe you're being so unprofessional.
All I did No, I know what you did.
And I'm sick of your attitude.
I want you to go in back right now and start unpacking boxes.
Maybe that'll give you an opportunity to think about how you're going to change.
You know what? I really don't need that opportunity.
Happy folding.
Can I borrow you for a few minutes? Sure.
Yeah.
I feel like I haven't seen you all clay.
Well, I've been busy.
Look, I know you've got a lot of work to do, but it's very important for me to have you in the room when I conduct an exam.
Okay.
But why? Well, you just can't be too careful these days.
People are so litigious.
I mean, one small misunderstanding and the next thing you know, you're looking at charges of impropriety and sexual harassment.
It's a sad world when you can't even practice medicine without a witness in the room.
Hi.
Hey, you get your article? Well, actually, that's why I'm here.
My computer sort of had a nervous breakdown.
There's a geek in my apartment right now trying to fix it, but it probably won't be ready till tomorrow.
No problem.
Well, I was thinking maybe we could have a drink and I could give it to you in person.
That could probably be arranged.
How about the Blue Turtle tomorrow at 1:00? Sure.
Great.
Well I would really love to stay and schmooze, but I'm late for lunch.
Seems like you always got somewhere to go.
Well, you know what they say.
No, what do they say? A body in motion stays in motion.
See ya.
I'm so glad we're gonna be alone.
Zach won't be finished with school until 4:00.
That gives us four whole hours.
Oh, four hours.
Hang the trapeze.
Mom? Carly! Oh, I thought I thought you were gonna be at work.
I got off early.
What are you doing here? Um, well, the, uh, the cable in my apartment went out and so we wanted to come and see a Preston Sturges movie.
Oh, forgive me.
Chet, this is my daughter Carly and her friend Steve.
And, um, this is Chet Winslow, my Significant other? Hi, Carly.
- Hi, nice to meet you.
- Steve.
Hello.
-My mom has kept you kind of a secret.
Well, I'm allowed to have a private life, too.
But I guess it's time it went public.
Chet has just invited me to go to his house in Arizona for a few months.
He's got a house in the mountains.
A few months? I want your mom to get to know my kids and I thought we'd travel a little, drive to Florida.
Maybe stop in one of those towns, you know, that look like fun.
You know, I've always wanted to see Graceland.
Great.
That's great.
So um when would you leave? Oh, I'm heading out this weekend for my grandson's birthday, and Doris will come next week.
That's quick.
When it's the right thing, you don't want to waste any time.
But I'm going to miss you, honey, and Zach.
And I hope that you can find another baby sitter.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Aren't you supposed to be at work? My days at Khaki Nation are over.
What are you gonna do? Hmm.
Find a job that doesn't have anything to do with folding or, uh company policy.
I know, I have no one to blame but myself.
I'm sorry that I said that.
Look, I know things are tough for you right now.
They are for me, too.
What, you have a hair out of place? - David.
- No I'm serious.
What, did you scuff a nail or break a heel? Gosh, from where I'm sitting, your life seems pretty great.
Fine.
You want to know what's really bothering me? Please.
Make my day.
I've been thinking that maybe it was a mistake that we slept together.
You know what? I don't want to hear this.
I thought we were going to get married.
And look.
We're not even together anymore.
Donna that was your decision.
I was fine waiting.
Hell, I'd already waited seven years! I'm not saying that it wasn't my decision.
This doesn't even sound like you.
You know, I'm-I'm listening to what you're saying, but I'm not sure if these words are yours or your mother's.
They're mine.
Are you sure? You know what? Forget it.
I thought that I could talk to you about this, that you could listen to me, that maybe you could be my friend.
You know what? I'm sorry.
I want more than that.
I still love you.
That's why I can't help you out with this whole thing, all right? Because it-it hurts me too much.
I'm sorry.
So am I.
Okay, we have Disco Night, Grunge Night, Comedy Night, Country and Western Night, '50s Night Country and Western Night? Oh, a lot of people like it.
You one of them? No, but we should give it a try before we blow it off.
Hey, you've put a lot of hard work into this, haven't you? I told you, the club means a lot to me, it's important.
Yeah, I know.
It's just Why are you so surprised? I've just never seen this side of you before.
Now you have.
Look, I want to thank you.
It means a lot to me being here.
It's okay.
I'm just glad you're happy.
Oh! Ten bucks says you're gonna go see my partner.
What? Noah didn't tell you? He asked me to come back to the club and work with him.
No.
Well, don't worry.
It's just business.
You can have him all to yourself after hours.
Hey, can I get you anything else, darling? No, I have everything I need, thanks.
Cool.
No one knows.
How the story goes.
Till the end Right on time.
Did you hire Valerie as your business partner? Did you? I made her an employee.
Why? Why? What were you thinking? You, of all people, should know what she's like.
I don't know how to run a club.
She's good at it.
I'm not talking about her business sense.
It's the fact that she lies, she cheats, she basically uses people.
Look, it's not personal.
It's business, okay? Working with an old girlfriend is always personal.
So is asking your ex-boyfriend to move in with you.
That is completely different.
David had no place to live and it's temporary.
It's not like I'm seeing him all clay long.
Look, I'm gonna spend as little time with her as possible, all right? You could have hired so many people.
Why did you pick her? Because she knows this place inside and out.
And she needed a job.
I don't believe this.
Valerie is not helpless.
You know, first she pulls one over on David and now she's doing the same thing to you.
Look, I told you, I have my eyes wide open.
I don't want this to ruin our night.
I was hoping we could go get some sushi and catch a movie tonight.
I can't.
Work? Noah, I'm not about to get into a relationship and have Valerie barking at my heels again.
I just can't do it.
Are you pushing me away because of Valerie, or because your mom doesn't approve of me? My mother doesn't want to see me get hurt.
Neither do I.
Does Valerie still have a job here? Look, I made a deal.
L-I can't go back on my word.
I guess not.
Donna, we had something really nice going here.
I don't want to see it get ruined because of this.
I need I need some time to see how I feel.
I guess I'll give you a call when I figure it out.
So, tell me about Emma.
Is she as funny in person as she is in her columns? Yeah, yeah, she's, uh, she's got a good sense of humor.
Yeah? Well, you should tell her that we would like to have her over for dinner.
- Great, sounds like a plan.
- Good.
Oh, Brandon.
About Dr.
Monahan, I think I overreacted.
- Are you sure? - Yeah.
He's always really careful about having me in the room when he does examinations, so that women don't get the wrong idea.
Well, that's pretty considerate.
Yeah.
I think that you were right.
Maybe I was just uncomfortable having someone I know examine me.
Well, I'm glad you're feeling better about everything.
Thank you for your support.
You're welcome.
My pleasure.
I'm sorry I'm so antsy.
I just can't stop thinking about my mom.
Yeah, well, she didn't give you much notice.
Y-You know, the truth is, is I'm a I'm actually really happy that she's found someone.
I mean, she's been alone a long time.
I just I just wish she would have found him after Christmas.
Or Zach's school vacation.
You know, it's been hard enough as it is with her helping out.
I have no idea what I'm gonna do without her.
Well we'll work something out, don't worry.
We? Yeah, we.
I'm not gonna let you go through this alone.
Come here.
I'm so happy I have you in my life.
Me, too.
What's so funny? Well, Zach's at school, right? - Yeah.
- And my mom's packing for Arizona - We're alone.
- Uh-huh.
We've spent all this time trying to find time alone together, and now that we have it, we're not even making the most of it.
What do you suggest we do about it? Well this, for a start.
Ooh, I like the way you think.
Well here's the article.
Sorry for the delay.
- How is it? - Fabulous.
They're always fabulous.
Well, here's to you being fabulous.
So tell me about the real Brandon Walsh.
What you see is what you get.
Well, it's been my experience that appearances are usually misleading.
Not much to tell, really.
I was born in Minnesota, raised in Beverly Hills.
But why the Beverly Beat? I mean, there's a whole big world out there.
That's a long story.
I've got all day.
And what happened to being a body in motion? Sometimes a body likes where it is.
I'm really sorry Khaki Nation didn't work out.
Don't be.
It was killing me.
Besides, I got a new job Starting tomorrow, I'll be the newest employee at, uh Ralph's Car Wash.
No.
Yep.
The money's actually not too bad, and I was desperate.
You know, this is Noah's fault.
He screwed everything up.
Yeah, you can say that again.
David? - Hey.
- Hey, I I thought it was you guys.
Uh, what are you up to? - Shopping.
- Hanging out.
Maybe you should get your stories straight.
Yeah, I guess we should.
Anyway, I'm off to see my mom at the boat.
I'll see you later, David.
Bye.
Did you see the look on her face when she saw us together? Yeah, she wasn't too happy.
Are you kidding? She was livid.
Which gives me the answer to all our problems.
Val, what are you thinking? Hanging out together, like Donna and Noah.
Okay, you know what, it makes me sick, too.
But if she thinks and if Noah thinks that we're, you know No, no.
They'll never buy it.
Why not? We dated before.
- You know how long ago that was? - You are so negative.
Val, I'm realistic.
Would you just give this a try? Okay, you're-you're telling me that if we pretend to be a couple, they'll get so jealous that they'll break up and come back to us? Trust me, it's gonna work.
Okay.
Fine, fine, it's worth a shot.
Okay.
Ooh, I'm sorry.
Not at all.
I just hope I didn't hurt that shoulder.
No, it's much better.
Thank you.
In case I haven't told you, Kelly, you look very beautiful today.
We've had many wonderful times on that boat.
It's been fabulous.
- Oh, it's a lovely boat.
- Thank you.
Oh, excuse me.
Honey, you made it.
I wouldn't let you go through this alone.
Oh, thank you.
You know, I really am very proud of you.
You've grown into quite a young woman.
Thank you.
And, Mom, about the other day No, no.
You said it: You're an adult now.
You're gonna make all your own decisions.
I respect that.
But I am still your mother.
So when you get hurt, I get hurt.
Are you ready? As ready as I'll ever be.
Let's go.
Please take your seats.
We'll get started in just a moment.
Thank you.
We'll start the bidding on this beautiful sloop at $200,000.
Do I hear $200,000? - $200,000.
- $200,000.
Looking for $250,000.
- Do I hear $250,000? - $250,000.
$250,000.
Thank you.
$215,000.
$275,000.
Thank you, sir.
Do I hear $300,000? Looking for $300,000.
- $300,000.
- $300,000.
Thank you, sir.
Looking for $325,000.
I have $300,000.
Looking for $325,000.
$300,000 going once, - $300,000 twice - $325,000.
$325,000, sir.
That's not funny, young man.
I didn't intend for it to be funny.
Excuse me, I'm sorry for the interruption.
I believe the final bid was $325,000.
Does he think this is a joke? No.
Actually, he's serious.
Well, I don't think you have that kind of money.
You're right, Mrs.
Martin, I don't have it all on me right now.
But what I do have is a cashier's check for $300,000.
That pretty much shows I'm good for the rest.
We have $325,000.
$325,000 is the bid.
Going once, going twice Sold to Mr.
Noah Hunter.
Hunter Oil & Chemic You're one of those Hunters? We all have our flaws.
Did you know about this? Yup.
Why didn't you tell me? Because I knew you'd treat him differently.
A second? Sure.
I-I'm sorry.
I needed a place to live; That's why I came here.
You said you wanted some time, and I want to give it to you.
Okay.
There, I took it.
So, what'd you come up with? That I'd like to keep seeing you.
I'm glad.
Did you ask Emma to dinner? No, no, it didn't it didn't come up.
All work and no play Yeah, I know, I know.
Next time, I promise.
I'm gonna take a quick shower.
You okay? Yeah, I just feel kind of dirty.
Look, Kel I'm fine.
I'll just be a minute.
Yeah? Hi, Brandon.
It's Emma.
Is it too late? Are you in bed? No, it's not too late; Yes, I am in bed.
If you're calling about your article, don't worry, I printed it word-for-word; It was great.
It wasn't too cerebral? No, no, no, not at all, it was great.
One more thing.
What are you wearing? Excuse me? I'm wearing a black slip with lace trim.
Charming.
Actually, it's pretty sexy.
I'm sure it is.
Do you want to come over and find out? I can't.
You will.
Who was on the phone? It was a wrong number.