Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) s08e17 Episode Script

I can't believe Emma gave Kelly that tape.
Oh, what a psycho! Well, I'm the psycho, man.
So, you made a mistake.
I did more than that.
I ruined what Kelly and I had.
I did it with my eyes wide open, brother.
This has been the worst night of my life.
- Not now, Val.
- Excuse me, I was just in jail, okay? How long could you have been in jail? I just saw you at the club.
And tomorrow I have the honor of being sentenced for my crime against humanity.
All I did was take a few bets.
They don't put people in jail for just taking a few bets.
- No, they don't.
- You know what? People play the lottery.
That's gambling, right? Do they get busted? No, I don't think so.
What are you two so bummed out about? Cable out? Kelly moved out.
What? What happened?! - Doesn't matter.
- Wow.
Is this, like, a permanent thing? I don't know.
Brandon, I'm, I'm really sorry.
If there's anything I can do - Stop it, okay? - What? I'm just trying to be a friend.
I know exactly what you're trying to do.
So why don't you just go and have your little celebration? It's obviously killing you not to.
What did I say? Look, why don't you just quit while you're ahead, okay? You've hated Kelly since the first day you met her.
So don't give me this song and dance about being sorry.
Well, I'm just trying to be supportive.
Stop it, all right? Because you don't mean a word you're saying.
And frankly, I'm in no mood to hear it.
I didn't know where else to go.
What's wrong? Brandon cheated on me.
What?! I was hoping I could have my old room back.
Yeah, of course.
Oh, God, I'm so sorry.
Hey, I heard the bell.
Thanks.
Um, do you mind if we just have a minute alone? Oh, it's okay.
I don't have anything to hide.
Unlike Brandon.
He, um he, uh, had an affair with that writer girl Emma Bennett.
I can't believe it.
Wasn't she passing herself off as your friend or something? Every time I would call his work looking for him, he said he was out chasing a story; He was with her.
How'd you find out? She, um she played me this tape of the two of them talking about having sex.
You know the watch that he gave me for Christmas? That was a gift that she had given him, and he just passed it off on me.
He was sleeping with her the whole time, and I had no clue.
Look, um, I'm gonna let you two talk, and I'm gonna crash in Zach's room and give you your old room back.
No, you don't have to.
It's already a done deal.
He said it only happened one time, but I I just don't know what to believe, you know? I don't get this.
I mean you guys have something that's so great.
"Had" something.
Kel It's over.
We're through.
Kel, don't do this.
I'm fine.
Look, one call to my dad at the clinic, you've got a sick day.
No.
I think that work will get my mind off of Brandon.
Besides, I can't watch any more TV.
I'm afraid to see everything I bought.
I stopped after the glow-in-the-dark trolls.
I'll see you later.
Hello.
It's me.
Brandon, hey.
I know she's there.
Are you sure? You know what? Kel's not here.
Come on, Donna, I know she's there.
Put her on the phone.
Look, Brandon, the truth is, Kelly doesn't want to talk to you right now.
Maybe I should just come over.
No, that's not a good idea.
You can't run interference forever.
I have a right to talk to her.
I don't think so.
Not after what you did.
Thanks, Donna, you're a real pal.
Yeah, I'm trying to be.
I thought that judge would never shut up.
I mean, he kept going on and on about the evils of bookmaking.
I mean, you would think we'd been stabbing people or something.
Judge Vance has a healthy respect for the law.
Really? Then how come Noah only got his liquor license suspended for a week, and I have to suffer through 50 hours of community service? I mean, isn't there something in the law about equal justice? I wasn't the one doing the bookmaking.
I told you to stop, you didn't.
If anyone got a raw deal, it was me.
Look, Miss Malone, it was either pay the fine and do the community service or spend up to a year in jail.
Want me to go back to the judge and ask him for option B? No.
Here's your assignment.
What are we gonna do about this? We're not gonna do anything about it.
And for the record, you're no longer working at the After Dark.
Oh, and I thought I already got my sentence.
You know, Val maybe community service will be good for you.
You can help the less fortunate.
Oh.
Oh, yeah, that's gonna be tough because right now, I'm the only one who's less fortunate.
Sorry I'm late, Dr.
Martin.
Okay, if everybody could just sign in, the doctor will be right with you.
Kelly? I'm fine.
It's just been one of those mornings.
You're allowed.
Uh, Jeff, Kelly.
Kelly, Jeff.
He's an intern from the University of San Francisco who'll be doing a rotation here at the clinic.
Dr.
Martin tells me this place couldn't run without you.
He exaggerates.
Look, I got some patients to see.
Give him the grand tour, will you? Sure, sure.
Just one second, okay? You seem preoccupied.
Is that your professional opinion? No.
My professional opinion is you seem very preoccupied.
It's amazing what you can learn in four years of med school.
I'll give you that tour now.
Show you around.
Excuse me.
What happened? I was in a car accident.
How long ago did it happen? Uh, an hour, maybe two.
Did you lose consciousness? It wasn't that bad.
And there were no witnesses.
I mean, I, I hit a parked car.
All right, the exam room's in the back.
Come on.
I really want to surprise Carly.
I was thinking maybe a musical or something.
You're the music expert, so what do you think? Uh, Rent.
Rent? Yeah, hottest ticket in town.
She'll love it.
Hey, um, column inches for your next review.
Oh, uh, no, I'm, I'm done slamming people.
Dave? - Hmm? - You're the critic here.
We pay you to criticize.
Thank you.
Yeah, I-l know.
I just I've got a better idea.
Ahh! Come on! You gonna write about what's bugging Mr.
Happy? No! Actually, I, uh, was gonna do a piece on Jasper's Law, this great local band.
Follow them around, see how they do what they do, you know It could be really cool.
Maybe it's a cover story.
Here we go.
Why don't you pull it back a little bit, tiger? Oh, I'm sorry, Steve.
I was just trying to get the copier to actually make a copy.
Is that too much to ask? What's with you? I slept with Emma, and Kelly broke up with me.
Guess I might as well just tell everyone.
Well, that explains it.
Explains what, Silver? Why you've been beating up the copy machine for the past ten minutes.
- And what's your point? - I'm sorry, my point? - Yeah, what's your point? - Dude, what's wrong with you? All I was saying was that you were beating up Hey, you started this! Let's finish it.
What, what are you taking this out on me for? Brandon, Bran, come on.
Back off.
It's not his fault.
You're right, it's my fault.
It's my fault.
Everything's my fault.
El Nifio, the earthquakes, the fires, Malibu sliding into the ocean, it's all my fault.
Bottom line, they're suspending my liquor license for a week.
Val got community service.
You had no idea what she was doing? Nope.
But you know what? I don't have to worry about Val anymore.
I fired her.
Really? Well, finally, some good news.
Yesterday was the day from hell.
I mean, first, you get arrested, and then Brandon and Kelly break up, which I still don't get.
I mean, they were so happy together.
Well, the guy made a mistake.
It happens.
Well, I think sleeping with someone else is a little bit more than a mistake.
It's called a flaw in the male technology.
Some guys have trouble staying faithful.
You don't actually believe that? I don't think it's right he slept with Emma, but if she loves him, she'll get over it.
Why should she have to get over it? She's not the one who cheated.
Look, it's her call.
Does she love the guy or not? Does commitment not mean anything to you? Of course it does, but nobody's perfect.
At least nobody I know.
I mean, it's not black or white.
Really? Well, I'm sorry, I think it is.
Hey, get out the evening wear, reserve the babysitter, next Saturday night you and I have front row seats to Rent.
Hey, that's not the desired response.
What's wrong? My father had a heart attack.
I'm sorry.
A patient relations official called from the hospital in Montana.
He's, um, undergoing quadruple bypass surgery.
I'm sorry.
Well, this is major surgery, Steve.
What if he doesn't make it? How is she? Worse than it appears.
I think she's been beaten.
Did she tell you that? No, in fact, when I asked her, she denied it.
But the restraint-related bruises on her neck and arms are far less common in accident victims than in victims of abuse.
What can we do? Well, I can fill out a police report but until she makes a complaint Or gets beaten to a pulp.
All they do is keep it on file.
Okay, go ahead and gloat and get it over with.
Please, when the court called and told me you were coming in, I was disappointed.
I thought that surely you'd be going to jail for the crimes you committed.
Well, apparently the judge figures that working for you is a harsher sentence.
Are all these people sick? This is a clinic, not a spa.
Ugh, I can't take sick people.
They're so infectious.
So, have you talked to Brandon lately? That's none of your business.
He seemed like he was in a really good mood this morning.
Happy, you know, like a huge burden had been lifted off of him.
You know, Val, I think it's gonna be really good for you working here.
You're gonna get in touch with your domestic side.
- Di-Did you say domestic? - Yeah.
The clinic could use a good maid.
Okay, well, thank you for talking to me.
Mommy, want to see my picture? I'll look at it in a minute, sweetie.
I need to talk to Steve for a sec.
We're making a zoo in school, and I made the first picture.
I'll look at it in a minute.
Well, the good news is, my dad made it through the surgery.
Oh, that's great news.
But the bad news is, he's looking at a very long recovery.
So, I've been trying to arrange for a nurse to take care of him when he gets out of the hospital, but all the ones I've talked to are so expensive.
Well, if money's the problem, it doesn't have to be.
I can help.
That's that's really sweet of you to say, but the truth is, I just I just don't feel comfortable leaving my father with a total stranger.
Well, how about bringing him here to LA? Well, it's gonna be weeks before he can travel.
So, I have to go there.
You missed a spot.
- Here? - Mm-hmm.
You know, all the wind sweeps the garbage up on our side of the street, so you should really sweep it a couple times a day.
You're enjoying this way too much.
When you're done with that, there are a huge stack of folders that need to be alphabetized and filed.
Anything else? Not that I can think of.
No time like the present, go on.
I'm gonna get you for this, you know that? Take it up with your probation officer.
Leah, I thought you'd gone home.
No, but if I'm in the way No, no, you're fine.
I know the doctor's already seen me.
It's just, I'm I'm not I just wanted to rest.
Is there someplace you can go? A friend's house? Somewhere where you're safe? You know, um, I think maybe I should be going.
I know what it's like to be hurt by somebody you love.
You blame yourself.
You think you deserve what you got, but you don't.
Why are you telling me this? Because you can change your situation.
There are places you can go, people will help you with abuse.
I don't know what you're talking about.
You're not alone in this.
I was in a car accident, okay? A fender bender.
Nothing more, nothing less.
We need to talk about something.
It's about grandpa.
You see, he's very sick, so we need to go to Montana to be with him, to help make him better.
I like California.
Oh, I know, sweetie.
I do, too.
But sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do.
Is this your lion? It's very good.
I said I'm not going! I feel terrible.
Well, I know how he feels.
How long are you gonna be gone? I don't know, but all this moving around isn't good for Zach, so If I find him a good school - in Montana - What? You'll stay? Yeah, I think I might.
Oh, man.
I must've called Kelly and she didn't return one of them, not one sticking phone call.
- That's her loss.
- Can I get an amen to that? - Amen.
- Amen.
Amen to that.
And then Donna, she thinks I'm dirt for not dissing my pal here.
Couldn't do it.
I wouldn't do it.
It wouldn't be prudent.
Care to testify, Brother Steve? No, I don't care to testify.
There's a difference between me and you guys.
I'm going to miss Carly.
You know, you are forgetting one very important thing, my man, and that is that we are men.
Homo sapiens.
It's not in our nature to be with one woman.
I've already had a smorgasbord.
She's the dish I want.
Does the mighty elephant live with one elephant woman? No, he doesn't.
You know what he does? He lives by himself, by his own terms.
Yeah, you know what? You're right.
- Leopards are the same way.
- Mm-hmm.
Tigers, rhinos, all the big hitters.
- All the big hitters.
- How'd you guys learn all this about these animals, huh? 'Cause I stay up late watching the Nature Channel.
Did you see the one about th-the animals that eat their young? Yes, yes, yes, it was outstanding! Oh, you guys, you're scaring me, all right? - Steve, Steve, Steve, - Eating young.
I'm telling you, it's a wild kingdom out there, my brother.
And it is our job as men to tame the jungle.
If we're supposed to tame the jungle, how come the women call all the shots, huh? Because we let them.
Because we let them, because we deny our heritage and try to be monogamous.
We will never be truly happy until we give into being the animals that we truly are.
I'll give an amen to that.
- Amen, brother! - Thank you very much.
Hallelujah! I can give you a ride if you want.
Oh, uh, my-my husband should be here any minute.
Okay, I just didn't think you'd want to see him so soon after the car accident.
Lenny's really nice to me when I'm sick.
He makes me breakfast in bed, and he gets me all my favorite movies from the video store.
Here's my home number.
You can call any time if you want to just talk.
You okay, babe? Just tired.
Oh, sorry it took me so long here, but, uh, the boss wouldn't let me go.
Leah needs some rest.
You'll see that she gets it? Of course.
We're here if you need us.
What the hell were you thinking, coming here? He's going to hit her again.
You know it and I know it.
If she's honest, she knows it.
We did what we could.
Then why does it feel like we didn't do anything at all? Because that's how the system works, for better or worse.
It's definitely worse.
If you want, we could talk about this over drinks.
It's been a long day.
Look, you extended a hand.
If she's smart, she'll take it.
Walk you to your car? Yeah, let me just get my messages.
I can't believe Brandon hasn't called.
Men are such slime, huh? Wash the floors before you go, Val.
Again? Practice makes perfect.
Does the album itself have like a central theme or We just, uh, do what feels right, you know? Right.
Man, I am starving, what do we got? How about Indian food? No, it makes me sleepy.
I just woke up.
Hey, uh, how about pizza? Pineapple.
Gotta have pineapple.
Oh, hey, I forgot to tell you guys.
I saw your show at the Dead End a couple weeks ago.
It was dope.
I I really liked it.
Hey, our first groupie.
You want to make up some T-shirts, start a fan club? Uh, um Now, do you guys usually test out new songs in front of an audience, or We're letting you listen, aren't we? Depends on our mood.
You look a little stressed, David.
You, uh, want some help in the relaxation department? Marky is our in-house Dr.
Feelgood.
No, thanks, I'm fine.
A member of the clean-living police, huh, groupie? Your loss.
- I want to talk to Kelly.
- I don't think that's I have nothing to say to you.
Well, I have plenty to say to you.
- Are you drunk? - Why won't you talk to me? I don't want to see you like this, Brandon.
I'm not leaving until you talk to me.
I don't want to hear it.
What's going on? This is between me and Kelly.
I asked you to go.
I said I'm not leaving until you talk to me.
Listen to me, I have nothing to say to you, okay? Now, get the hell out of here before I call the police.
Hey.
Morning.
Not so loud.
Are we a little hung over? There's no such thing as "a little hung over," Val.
You're either hung over or you're not.
I definitely am.
Hmm.
So, have you heard from Kelly? Not while sober.
I left nine messages for her yesterday.
Actually, ten.
See, I'm doing my community service at the, uh, clinic.
I know.
Cruel and unusual, but I left the messages on her desk myself.
It's kind of weird.
Weird, rude, cruel.
Take your pick.
Come to think of it, she was a little distracted.
- Busy day? - No, actually, it was kind of slow; She was just showing this new guy around.
Hmm.
What's he do? He's a third year med student at USF.
Mid-20s, pretty adorable.
Nice try, Val.
I'm really not up for your head games this morning.
It's not a game.
I saw him ask her out.
Well, Kelly's a big girl.
She can do what she wants.
Okay.
Hey, you know what? I'm gonna get going.
L, uh, I got enough here to finish up the article.
All-nighters are part of the game, man.
If you want to be our number one fan, get used to it.
I've got something that'll wake you up.
No, thanks.
You really are a Boy Scout, aren't you? How long you been playing? Hmm? Oh, I Since I was a kid.
I used to write songs, too.
I bet you do a killer "Chopsticks.
" Why don't you, uh, why don't you play something you wrote? Come on, man, isn't it enough we're letting the guy hang with us? Will you just let the guy play? Oh look, I've been giving this some thought, and, uh, you can't go.
Steve, we've been over this.
Carly, you still have four months left on your lease.
Look, we can work this out.
We just need to think it through a little harder.
You know what, it's a good thing Donna took Zach to the toy store.
He doesn't need any more encouragement to fight this move.
Please don't go.
Steve, please don't make this any harder than it already is.
Harder? How could it be harder? I don't know what I'm going to do without you.
I'm miserable and, um you haven't even left yet.
Come here.
Come here.
Leah, hi.
What are you doing here? I got permission from the Foundation to get your work address.
I just wanted to make sure you're okay.
I'm fine.
- You sure? - Yes.
Then why don't I believe you? You want to go for a walk? I'm gonna take my break now.
Yeah, okay.
Lenny and I were the Homecoming King and Queen in high school.
Happiest couple, the works.
It was us against the world.
I have a friend Donna, who a couple of years ago was involved with a guy who beat her.
She always felt like it was her fault.
Wasn't till he broke her arm that she realized she had to break up with him.
I've been with Lenny since I was 15.
He's my family.
Has he hit you before? Not this bad.
And he said he wouldn't do it again, right? But he did.
Leah, 6,000 women die every year from domestic violence.
He would never hurt me that bad.
He shouldn't hurt you at all.
We took a vow to stay together for the rest of our lives.
Till death do us part.
That means something to me.
He needs counseling, Leah.
You know, he's just, he's going through some rough times at work, you know? Things aren't going all that well.
All right.
If you decide to leave, this'll give you advice on what to do.
Like starting a banking account, how to find a shelter where you'll feel safe.
It even tells you how to set up signals with your neighbors so they'll know when you're in trouble.
- Signals? - It can be as easy as turning your porch light on during the day, so they'll know when to get you help.
Why is it so small? It's designed to fit in your shoe, so Lenny won't find it and beat you for having it.
So, is it true? You're really a bookie? Uh, I was a bookie.
Now I'm paying my debt to society, you know? You couldn't be doing that in a better place.
Hmm.
Everyone I've met is terrific.
You mean Kelly? Eh.
I don't blame you.
I mean, she's beautiful and smart and very dedicated to helping people.
You couldn't do much better.
You feel pretty strongly about her.
You have no idea.
I got the impression she was taken.
No, actually, she just broke up with her boyfriend.
She's very available.
I really like her.
Listen, don't quote me on this, okay? But, um, we were kind of talking this morning, and uh she thinks you're really adorable.
I think if you ask her out again, she'll say yes this time.
As long as you're handicapping it, I guess I'll take your word for it.
- Thanks.
- Yeah.
Hi.
Uh, Kelly Taylor? Yeah.
That's, that's me.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Oh, these are beautiful.
Mm-hmm.
Hmm.
Um, excuse me.
Do you have another card? Uh, yeah, sure.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Hmm.
Slow down, man.
You know, I send her flowers.
She can't even pick up the phone to thank me.
How are we supposed to fix this thing if she won't talk to me? You got to give her some space.
That's what she wants, right? - Yeah, I guess.
- Hey, slow down.
What the hell was that? I don't know.
Let's find out.
- Hey! - Whoa! - Hi, can I help you? - Yeah.
I'm the guy you almost killed at the intersection back there.
Sorry.
I didn't see you.
Yeah, of course you didn't see me because you weren't - paying attention, were you? - No, I Huh? You know your vehicle is equipped with three mirrors.
One, two, three.
See those? - Come on, man.
- Get your hands off me! You're out of control, man.
It's a mother of two kids.
Don't bother.
I've already read it.
Why am I not surprised? Well, you didn't hear it from me, but your little secret admirer? It's Jeff.
What happened? I stayed late at work.
Lenny gets mad if I'm not home when he gets there.
Let's get her in the exam room.
See, things aren't going really well for Lenny, you know, and we have payments I wanted the overtime.
Did he hit you anywhere else? Don't protect him.
Here.
It's okay.
Okay.
I'm gonna order X-rays of your cheek and ribs to see if there's nothing broken.
You have to move out before this goes any further.
I don't have any money.
Where could I go? There are shelters, organizations, they'll give you a place to stay.
I want you to know, lam gonna report this to the police.
Don't do that.
Please.
Your husband has committed a terrible crime.
I know that.
I'm just scared.
Of course you are.
I'm I'm really scared of what he'll do to me if I leave him.
Well, we're scared of what he'll do if you stay.
The shelters that you talked about, do you think that maybe I could get into one tonight? Yeah.
If you need anything, anything at all, just say the word.
But right now you are an official customer.
Thanks for everything, Nat.
Hey.
Val and Kel are stuck at the clinic, so they wanted me to give you a big hug.
Thank you.
So you're gonna be a cowboy when you grow up, huh? Dude, you get to ride horses.
And join the rodeo.
There's no rodeo there.
- Yes, there is.
- Ls not.
You bet there is, buddy They got they got broncs to buck you, they got calves to rope, they got steers to ride, they got sheep to Shear.
Is that true, Mom? Sure is.
Can I be in a rodeo? Can I? Thanks a lot, boys.
- It's our pleasure.
- Here you go.
This is for you and Zach.
We thought it would come in handy.
Oh, my gosh, look! You guys.
Wow.
Look! All right! Wow! It's beautiful! Oh, my gosh.
You guys Thank you so much.
Well, uh I'm not really good at speeches, so, um I just want to say that I'm really gonna miss you guys.
This has been the best three months of my life.
I just got off the phone with the Women's Center.
Leah's checked in.
- Oh, that is such a relief.
- Yeah.
You know, you were really great with her.
Well, I was in a bad situation recently, so I know how hard it is to move on.
- Did he hit you? - No, no, no.
But he hurt you.
Very much.
I love my flowers.
Well, I hope they cheer you up.
They do.
You know, that invitation for drinks still stands.
Well, then I think I'll take you up on it.
Great.
Oh, just one second.
Val, scrub all the toilets and the floors before you go, okay? Why don't you get lost.
You know, the courts are gonna be calling for an evaluation before they set you free.
Happy cleaning.
Wyatt Clinic.
Hey, Val, it's me.
Uh, just calling to see if Kelly got my flowers.
Yeah, she did.
They're beautiful.
Can I talk to her? Actually, she and Jeff just left.
I overheard them going to dinner or something.
Are you lying to me, Val? No.
I wish I was.
I mean, truth be told, I can't stand Kelly, but I hate to see you hurt.
All right, I'll talk to you later.
Hey.
You left the party pretty early back there.
I said all my good-byes.
Hey.
You gonna hear me out or not? Depends on what you got to say.
I've been spending a lot of time with Brandon lately It made me take another look at his whole breakup with Kelly.
I'm listening.
The guy's reeling.
And it made me realize how messed up he is over the whole thing.
And how it cost him.
Good.
Look, I wouldn't do that to you.
Hey.
You can trust me.
I want to be able to.
I'm telling you right now you got nothing to worry about.
Okay? I hate traveling so late, but it was the only flight we could get with such short notice.
You know, uh, I thought this would be easier.
I guess I was just kidding myself.
I can't believe you're really going.
Flight 594 to Denver and Missoula, Montana, is now boarding at Gate 17.
That's us.
Zach, honey? Hey, what's this? It's a picture I drew.
Did you make this all by yourself? Yep, Really? Uh-huh.
It's the best present I ever got.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Final call for flight 594.
All ticketed passengers should be on board at this time.
Ah, come here.
I'll miss you, buddy.
I love you.
Hi, honey.
- Hello.
- Mmm You know, I don't think I've ever been kissed by a convicted criminal before.
I think I liked it.
Really? - Mmm.
- Mmm.
Listen, um you haven't said anything about the arrest, and I just want to say that I'm sorry about Val, you don't have to.
Well, we've had trust issues in the past, and I just I just don't want to have them again.
Fine, apology accepted.
So, did you finish your article? No, but I did sell one of my old songs to Jasper's Law.
Really? David, that-that's great! Uh, wh-what's it about? What's it called? Tell me everything.
It's just an old song I wrote.
Well, is it a fast one, a slow one, what? It's in between.
Okay.
Oh, this calls for a celebration, right? I'm so proud of you.
Mm! Champagne? What are you doing here? I know you said you wanted some space, but I need to talk to you, and you haven't returned any of my calls.
What calls? Let's make a deal, okay? No games.
I never play any games, Brandon.
I miss you, Kel and I love you, and I feel terrible about what happened.
I'm looking for another shot here.
I'm nowhere nowhere near ready for that.
Does it have anything to do with that new doctor at the clinic? Excuse me, but how long were we broken up before you slept with Emma? Oh, that's right, we weren't.
I want another chance.
I can't give you that.
Maybe not now Maybe not ever.
Kelly You should just go, Brandon.
Kelly, wait.
Just go.