Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) s08e30 Episode Script
The Fundamental Things Apply
Hey.
Hey.
These are great.
Thank you.
People must be beating down your door.
More like a polite knocking.
The way you let me hang out here, I can't thank you enough.
The truth? I guess I kinda did it to keep you away from Noah.
I know.
And I was upset at first.
But now that we've gotten to know each other, I'm glad you did.
Yeah, so am I.
So I'm channel surfing, right? I get to this fashion channel.
Beautiful women, great clothes More beautiful women.
Yeah, all I could do is think of you.
Ha! Did you know that your left eye twitches ever so slightly when you lie? Hey, what's up? Donna's planning a fashion show.
L am? That's a great idea.
Why didn't you say anything? Oh no reason.
Let's see, no clothes to show, no place to show 'em, no buyers to buy 'em.
You've got a great line.
I've already cleared a night at the club.
Really? Hmm, well, um Chrissa Sadd is doing a fashion issue for the Tribune this summer.
Editorial coverage would be great yes! Let's put her on the call list.
Okay, wait We need lighting people, we need music people, models You should model.
- Hmm? - You're beautiful enough, and who better to wear your creations.
Don't you think? I think she'd be great.
The lights, the stage, people staring at me.
No, I don't think so.
Chrissa Sadd would definitely cover it.
Donna Martin, designer and model.
It's a great idea.
Thank you.
Hi, guys' no, no.
Okay, but if we're gonna do this, let's get to work.
Let's go.
Please, I have an emergency! I have to go.
Barbara, can you come out here? Yes.
Okay, what happened? This woman called my cab to take her to hospital to have a baby, but traffic is bad, so I delivered.
I'll get the wheelchair.
Where is she? You should have waited for a gurney! Is my baby okay? He seems fine.
Let's get him into a examining room.
The first clinic I saw was this one.
Do you have first aid training? I was a doctor in Sarajevo.
And now you're driving a cab? There, doctor.
Here, cab driver.
Here, let's go check on your patient.
Hey.
Hey.
I didn't expect you.
I kinda let myself in.
I thought after your day in court, um How'd it go? I pled no contest and got a year's probation.
Seems a like lot for What do they call it An accidental discharge of a firearm? You know, Gwynneth did get shot.
I-I came over here 'cause I, I wanted to ask you a favor.
Well, I hope it's not really a favor.
Oh, damn it What? You know the jingle I did for Sturla's Men's Store? Look at this, a check for $2,000 bounced.
Well, I'm sure it's a mistake, David.
I mean, it's a big store.
This is exactly what I needed.
I'm sorry.
What, what was the favor? Well, Brandon and-and Kelly are, uh, are getting married.
Yeah, I know.
And I'm gonna need a place to live.
- Yeah? - I was thinking, well, maybe I could move in here.
You don't think that's a good idea.
I don't know, Val.
You know, you've been in such a dark place lately.
I mean, last week with the whole bone marrow guy.
Where did that come from? We've been having problems, am I right? If you say so.
Maybe I just haven't been thinking clearly.
Well, you shouldn't have had to think at all.
Passamo dinnerware or Portuguese cookware? What do you think? I think some people say that marriage is boring.
With the Portuguese cookware, you get a free pasta rake.
Now, that to me just screams excitement.
-Ooh.
Why don't you come play some golf with us? You know, that's right here on my list, right under picking a china pattern and right above where to seat the in-laws.
Wait a minute, did you say "us"? Me and Sarah.
It was her idea.
Five hours of togetherness.
That's quite a commitment from you.
While you go pick out your china patterns, I'm gonna go play the back nine.
- Mm-hmm.
- Let me see this.
Oh, Brandon's honey-do list: "Number 1: Set a date.
" It's important.
- "Number 4: Church or house?" - Right.
"Number 13: Nuts or mints?" Someone might be allergic.
I'm feeling a hive brewing right now.
Really? "Number 20:" What's this? "Ask Steve to be best man"? Well, you are above chicken or fish.
So, would you? Hell, yeah.
All right! Ah! Look, Mom, I'm sorry if your cousin Joe is offended that we didn't invite his second wife, but for some reason I thought his third wife wouldn't approve.
All right.
Bye.
You're not.
I thought this wedding was for us.
Live and learn.
Okay, you gotta tell me, do you hate this sketch? I love it.
Look at it.
- It's stunning.
- Really? Because even though this wedding may be for everyone else, the wedding dress is for you.
No, I love it.
Thank you.
Thanks for letting me do it.
Okay, can you just do me another favor and let's talk about something other than my wedding? Yeah, pretty overwhelming, right? How's your fashion show going? Um, it's coming along.
Gwynneth and Noah have been very helpful.
Oh.
And you're okay with the two of them spending so much time together? You have been out of the loop.
She and I we get along great.
Excuse me.
I'm looking for the Peach Pit After Dark.
And you would be? There's a fashion show shooting there in a couple of days.
I'm shooting it.
It's next door.
Thanks.
So, word is that the club's hosting a fashion show.
I didn't know we put on charity events.
Look if it's not too much trouble, could you have David call me? I want him to deejay.
If I see him.
I've been really busy lately now that you and Brandon are about to make me homeless.
Oh, I just assumed that you and David would be moving in together.
We haven't talked about it yet.
Haven't talked about it or he hasn't agreed to it? You know, if I haven't already told you, Kelly, I wish you and Brandon many weeks of happiness.
Thank you.
Am I late? No, I, uh, just came out early to practice.
Wow.
Can you hit those for me? Trouble with your short game? I'm surprised.
Truth is, I can line 'em up with the best of 'em.
Ah.
Drive for show, putt for dough.
You really can play.
Yeah, my, uh, husband taught me.
Husband? Husband, husband? Yeah.
Separated husband.
That's my favorite kind of husband.
All I'm saying is that, at 50 bucks a head, we should really think twice about inviting his second and his third wife, not to mention his first wife.
Agreed, agreed.
But if we get a lot of add-ens, we can just serve chicken instead of fish, and then it'll only be No, no, no, we want the fish.
- Brandon - Okay, we'll take the chicken.
Alex, hi! Remember me? The lady from the clinic.
Right.
How is the baby? Oh, he's fine, he's fine.
The mother actually named him "Alex" in your honor.
This is Brandon Walsh.
He's a writer.
He's interested in your story.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Kelly tells me you're a doctor.
Uh, I have a candidate's degree in medicine, which is the same like MD here, yes.
I was halfway through my internship when I was wounded.
And where was that? It was in Sarajevo almost three years ago.
They were shelling our hospital and I was hurt, so was Katya, my wife.
She was a doctor, too.
They didn't think I'd live, but How did you end up here in the States? I was flown in for a medical treatment.
I became legal refugee.
Why are you driving a cab and not practicing medicine? I'm not certified to practice medicine in this country.
Can't you get certified? Aren't there tests you can take? Is there, is there a language barrier? Yes, yes, it's a language barrier.
Excuse me.
I have to check out.
His English sounds pretty good to me.
Yeah, that's odd.
But it couldn't have bounced.
Well, it did.
Look, what are you going to do about this? I'm going to fix the problem.
Wonderful.
Thank you.
I'll wait right here.
Well, I'm not going to fix the problem, but I'm going to talk to the guy who is.
Excuse me, you're the one who contracted me to do this jingle.
I'm in P.
R.
Someone else handles finances.
Well, who is that someone else? Gil Gessler.
Hi, it's Mia.
Is Gil around? Okay, well, have him give me a call when he gets a chance.
Thanks.
Oh, let me guess: He wasn't there.
I'm going to straighten this out.
I hope so.
Or you'll be hearing from my attorney.
Thanks.
Hey, uh, the lighting guy's about ready to leave.
He said something about a quick rehearsal while he's still here.
Says it will save us time tomorrow.
Sure, yeah, tell him to go ahead.
- You sure? - Mm-hmm.
Okay, then, you're up.
No, no.
L, uh, I can't.
You, uh, you got it.
You do it.
I've got to give the guy the right cues.
Listen, the only people here are the workmen.
You can do this.
Wait eh uh Ooh, uh-uh.
Hey, Val No.
Great.
Great.
Shoot.
This place is great.
Just like you.
Thanks, but I thought Donna had stage fright.
She insisted.
Man, she is beautiful though, isn't she? Yeah, she is.
When she puts her mind to something, she does whatever it takes, you know? So, um, it's a one bedroom.
But utilities aren't included.
Okay.
Thanks.
Any luck? I'll-I'll find something.
Look, Val, about last night David, I overstepped.
No, it, it was my fault.
I wasn't clear.
I shouldn't have asked you.
I know that now.
I'll-I'll deal with this.
We need to talk.
I'm not going to like this, am I? No.
The thing is, you want to pretend like everything between us is great.
And all you do is dwell on the bad stuff.
I'm just following your lead.
David, I'm drowning.
Okay? I mean, you're in a lifeboat, and you won't even reach out to me.
And I feel like I'm reaching out, Val, and you won't take my hand.
I'm taking it now.
But now is too late.
So you're just going to let me drown? I'm letting you go.
It's the same difference.
Your brother's wife's sister? Cha-ching, cha-ching.
So she's in town for the day of the wedding.
Let her see a movie.
Fine.
Have you ever even met your mother's brother's wife's sister? Of course I have.
- Once.
- Mm-hmm.
I don't know whose life is more bizarre, ours or Alex's.
Did he say what happened to his wife? She's no longer living where they used to live, and she's not registered with any refugee organizations, so he, of course, is assuming the worst.
But he's not sure.
Purgatory.
The worst.
Hello, hello, hello, hello.
Say, hypothetically, you're playing golf with a beautiful girl.
Hypothetically, you're playing golf with a beautiful girl.
She's beautiful, she's into you, and she's good enough to play from a man's tees.
Oh, we could have a double wedding.
Ooh.
Hypothetically, that's not possible, because she's tied the knot already with someone else.
She just hasn't untied it yet.
- Would you keep seeing her? - Hypothetically? - Of course.
- Do you want to keep seeing her? Yes, very much.
Well, then there's your answer.
- You agree? - Marriage is a big deal.
I'd be very, very careful.
It takes a long time to get over it.
Hmm.
I wasn't kidding about the lawyer.
Naked to Gâ.
He promised me he'd handle it.
Well, he hasn't.
He's a busy man.
That's no excuse.
I'm not saying it is, but ls he really not there? I'm on your side.
I know.
I Look, just make sure he deals with it, okay? Hey.
Came by to get some of my stuff and to give you this.
Keep it.
In case you need a place to crash.
I'd rather sleep in the gutter, David.
I'm trying here, Val.
To be what, David? Huh? The nice guy? You want a gold medal or something? Get it from your next girlfriend.
I'm not the one who messed this up.
-Right, you already told me that.
I was the one who was raped and reminded of my father's abuse, - but I'm the villain here.
- It didn't work, Val.
Can't we just leave it at that? Sure, David.
Whatever you say.
Okay.
Oh, cut flowers.
Yeah, absolutely.
Um, I'm in for a dime, you know what I'm saying? All right.
Wedding plans.
Anyway, I talked to Mr.
Lissov at the Fairfax Refugee Center.
I know Mr.
Lissov.
He helped me look for my wife.
Right.
Anyway, he said that several physicians come here every year and need to be recertified.
He also said that your English was good enough.
Now, if you start right away, in three years I lost my wife in the shelling when I was wounded.
When I recovered, I was in different country, speaking very little English.
I'm not looking for help.
Thank you, but but without Katya, being a doctor, it's nothing.
Mm.
Oh.
Oh.
Thanks.
- Sure.
- Okay, um, which came first, the chili fries or the napkins? I don't know.
My friends Kelly and Brandon just got engaged.
I saw the bridal registry; There's, like, three pages of napkins alone to choose from.
Well, if they think the wedding is hard, wait till they get to the marriage.
Sarah, if you don't mind me asking, what happened to yours? He cheated on me.
A buddy of mine cheated on his girlfriend.
It took a while, but she forgave him.
Yeah, well, um, I couldn't do that.
I guess in a selfish way, I'm kind of glad about that.
Hey, guys.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Gwynneth, how you feeling? Well, the doctor says I should be sling-free by the end of the week.
I'm okay.
I'm glad.
Um, can I talk to you guys for a second? Yeah, sure.
I'm sorry.
No, that's okay.
- See you inside, okay? - Yeah.
Look, uh, I know Valerie's inside, but I really don't feel like dealing with her right now.
Did you guys get in a fight or something? No, we broke up.
Are you okay? Yeah, I'm-I'm fine.
I just Um, I'm not so sure about doing the music for your show.
You said you broke up.
You didn't go to war, right? Try telling that to Valerie.
Oh I know it's difficult, but will you at least think about it? Yeah.
- Thanks.
- Mm-hmm.
Look, David, if what happened between me and Val messed up a good thing, I'm sorry.
I appreciate that.
But, uh, it was a lot of other things.
Valerie, right? I'm Johnny.
You know, when I saw you the other day, I thought you were one of the models.
Save it, Johnny, okay? Ten seconds That's got to be a new world's record.
Look, I'm not in the mood.
I got a lot of work to do.
I'm going to put these in the office.
- I'll meet you.
- Okay.
Um, you got a minute? Yeah, what's up, Gwynneth? Oh, uh, nothing.
Other than I'm in love with Noah and he's in love with Donna.
Oh.
And you want to do something about it, huh? Okay, well, think about it.
Um, tomorrow night is one of the biggest nights in Donna's career.
Everybody here, they're all gonna be here for her.
Give her a reason to meltdown.
I don't mind watching, but what will that accomplish? Well, we always hurt the one we love.
See that bottle of wine over there? If you're not careful, you could stain your outfit.
Hey, Gwynn, it's Donna.
I never got through to Chrissa Sadd, so I left her number on the fridge.
If you could just call her and invite her.
Really appreciate it.
Thanks, bye.
Messages deleted.
Do you need a hand? I'll grab some jeans.
No, it's okay.
You should take it easy.
I took a bath.
I thought it might help me sleep.
Arm's keeping you up, huh? A little.
Look, I'm gonna hang these up.
Donna's not using those for the show? She doesn't think they'll work.
She's kind of a perfectionist, you know? She, uh, told me about her car accident.
Trying to stay on top of things at work The pills, the overdose.
She faced a very tough situation, yes.
This show, it's so hectic for her.
I hope there's not a relapse.
Hey.
Gwynn, how are you feeling? Fine.
What can I do to help? Did you get my message? About Chrissa Sadd? I already called.
Unfortunately, she can't make it.
So, you talked to her.
A little while ago.
Well, it's her loss.
You know, we move on.
Can I call anybody else? She's, uh, the only one who hadn't responded.
The one I needed the most.
I told you, I have contacted the Red Cross and the immigration services.
And we contacted the State Department, the INS and refugee processing centers.
All of which deal with sponsored, legal refugees.
But if Katya came here illegally She may not want to be found.
So, we gotta check with other places.
Churches, human rights organizations.
Places that would give her shelter.
And we're gonna need your help to do that.
I cannot help you.
If she is here illegally, maybe she's going under a different name.
What's her maiden name? Did she have a favorite aunt, a cousin, grandparent? I cannot help you because she's dead.
You don't know that.
'L do! _H°W? Because I'm listed with refugee organizations, churches, immigration groups.
In other words, you're easy to find.
And if she was alive, she would have found me.
A number three, on your account.
My growing account.
Thanks, Nat.
Hey, money comes, money goes.
It's the way of the world, my friend.
Do me a favor, turn that up? Sure.
Only you can use.
Just like a man, get everything you can.
- At Sturla's! - I knew it.
That's the jingle I did for Sturla's.
The store that ripped you off? I can't believe They use my jingle and don't even pay me for it? Uh-uh, no way.
Mm-mm.
Who you calling? Radio station.
See if I can't cost Sturla's a few customers.
Hey.
You okay? Yeah, I'm just, I'm just really tired.
I haven't slept in the last couple nights.
Yeah, I know.
David told me you guys broke up.
Boy, he couldn't wait to tell, could he? Is this because of what happened? Look, don't flatter yourself, okay? It was just that David got scared.
God, am I that terrifying? You want an honest answer? Look, I know why we broke up.
But I've changed.
I mean, don't you see it? He loves me and I'm different.
I'm a good person now.
You've gotta talk to him the way you're talking to me right now.
Ugh I can't.
I gotta tell you, he's doing the music.
If that makes you feel weird I can deal.
- So you're coming? - I wouldn't miss it.
All right.
I'll see you, okay? What do you mean, not appropriate? No, just put me on the air, okay? I know Sturla's sponsors the show, that's the point.
No, no, I don't want to write a letter to the general manager.
Just put me - Hello? - Hello? The screener hung up on me.
Can't have you bite the hand that feeds him.
"Sponsors the show.
" Can you believe that, Nat? "Sponsors the show"?! Hey, you're angry about what happened with Val.
Don't let that make you angry at everyone else.
No, you know what, I couldn't do anything about Valerie, but this, this I can do something about.
I just heard two people say they want to meet the designer.
Well, if it all works out, maybe I should change my name to something a little flashier like Donna De La Martin, or Donnatella.
Give it that common touch.
I like it.
It is going great, isn't it? I never had a doubt.
Donna, I am so sorry.
Oh, my God, the wedding dress.
What happened? One of the models went to put it on and saw that it was stained.
I tried finding something off the rack for her to wear, but everything's stained.
Wait, so this is it? This is all that's left? We've got clothes in the office.
They're all samples, they haven't been fitted on the models! I knew I shouldn't have done this fashion show.
- I knew I wasn't ready.
- Relax, okay? - Your line looks great.
- Noah, stop it! You're pushing too hard! I'm just trying to help you.
We all are.
Church groups? Nothing so far.
- Human rights groups? - Nada.
Nothing on the internet.
Nothing using her maiden name.
Nothing.
We never should have gotten his hopes up.
Well, we'll just start again tomorrow.
- All right, thanks, Janet.
- Bye, guys.
- Bye, thanks.
- Hi, Janet.
Sarah, I know you've met Brandon.
But, uh, this is Kelly, Kelly, Sarah.
Hi, nice to meet you.
Good to meet you.
I've been hearing all about your wedding plans.
The horror.
It reminds me of my wedding.
- So, uh - So, uh, I read your article on that doctor.
It was so romantic.
I mean, it sounds like he really believes there's one person out there he's meant to be with.
Amen for that.
Do you believe that? Yeah, I do.
I mean, well, I did once.
But you're not so sure now? Well, it's a hard thing to give up on.
I mean, that connection.
That moment.
That moment? When you know it's real.
You know, the moment you want to live in forever.
If you're lucky enough to find it.
You're incredible.
We have, uh, dinner reservations.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Bye, guys.
I remember our moment.
And when was that? When I found out you'd kept that ring all that time.
Well, I couldn't forget you.
You know, I remember Alex telling me about his moment with Katya.
Yeah? I think I may have an idea.
Why would someone do this? Look, I know you're upset, but it might have been an accident.
Donna, no one was backstage that wasn't supposed to be.
Anybody could've spilled the wine.
Thanks, that's helpful.
What happened? The show ended so abruptly? Nice, Val.
What? She's upset, Val; Her whole show was ruined.
Poor thing.
Why doesn't your attitude surprise me? The perk of thinking the worst in people, David.
You know, just 'cause you're miserable doesn't mean everyone else has to be, too.
You're right.
You're protecting Donna.
Funny, that doesn't surprise me either.
I don't even know why I try.
You call that trying? Forget it.
Long night? Long life.
Want to talk about it? Okay, so, you buy me dinner Yeah.
Walk me to my door ls this what dating's like again? Well, the bad ones usually end right after dessert.
Ah, it's all coming back to me now.
I think this is the part where I'm supposed to invite you in.
That would be nice.
But I'm married.
Separated.
Steve, I haven't been with another man in Well, it's been a while.
I can't believe this This is all so soon.
One minute I'm separated, the next I meet this great guy.
This guy I sort of even want to invite inside.
What's stopping you? Looks like closing time.
Yeah Yeah, I guess it is.
Too bad.
I like talking to you, Valerie.
I think you're a great girl.
You do? You want to get out of here? Yeah.
How far is your place? We could walk.
Lead the way.
Hey.
Oh, I'm late.
You can hang, if you want.
The door'll lock behind you.
Gee, thanks.
We said no big deals, right? Yeah.
Yeah, we did.
Cool.
So, uh I'll see you around.
See you around.
Oh, my God.
Alex, you got a minute? I know you want to help, but there is nothing you can do.
I'm not so sure about that.
Take a look in the dispatch office.
Katya! Katya! Hello, Alex.
Wh-When? Where? At the ballet where you fell in love.
I was told that you were dead.
There was nothing for me left at home, so I I came to America.
But but I don't understand this miracle.
When we did your story, you told me about the night that the two of you went to see the City Ballet when they toured Europe.
Such a night.
And how Katya lived for the ballet.
So we called ballet companies in cities with large Bosnian communities.
I was with a group in Chicago.
During the day, I clean costumes, but at night, I go backstage and I watch the dancers and I think of you.
They are getting married! Congratulations! We had such a wonderful wedding.
A loaf of bread, a bottle of wine.
It was so simple and lovely.
Send your mother my regards.
A loaf of bread and a bottle of wine, huh? How can we ever thank you? Believe it or not, you just did.
Hey.
I got your call.
Is he still here? A couple of salespeople called in sick.
He's, uh, over there.
Want me to introduce you? No.
No, thanks, you've done enough.
Can I help you? Uh, yeah, actually, a friend of mine is getting married in a couple of weeks, and well, I just broke up with my girlfriend, so I kind of need a new look.
Well, you've come to the right place.
Great.
-How much are you looking to spend? You know, money's really no object.
I should have never listened to you.
Uh, wh-what are you talking about? You know what I'm talking about.
I ruined everything.
Well, wasn't that the point? Look, we all make choices, Gwynneth.
You have to learn to live with them.
Well, I hate myself for what I did.
Well, then you should have thought of that before.
So you poured the wine on the dresses.
Well now you know.
In a way, I'm glad.
Yeah? How's that? Last week, when we kissed, it meant something to me.
That should've never happened.
I mean, when I saw you in that magazine, it said "eligible bachelor," and I thought, well now now maybe the timing's right, you know? I wasn't expecting Donna.
Look, you did a bad thing here.
I know that, and if I could make up for that, I would.
Well, you can't.
Now, you're just gonna have to live with that.
Look, you're a friend of mine.
I'm not gonna turn my back on you.
- But I'm with Donna.
- Maybe it's time for me to go home.
Yeah I think maybe it is.
It comes to $1,958.
50.
No problem.
And how did you want to pay for this? - With a check.
- Ah.
Ah sorry.
Mm-hmm.
Here we go.
Is this some kind of joke? Well, you tell me.
You're the one whose check bounced.
I could, uh, call security.
Well, I could call the police.
I did the work One way or the other I'm gonna get paid for it.
Enjoy the clothes.
Thanks.
Bye-bye.
Hey.
What are you doing here? I wanted to bring you something.
It's, uh Chai tea.
Oh.
Oh, smells interesting.
Whatever happened to coffee, though? Well, I stopped drinking coffee when my husband and I split up, so I started drinking this.
You know, you keep calling him your husband, and it makes me a little Doesn't he have a name? Matt.
Well, Matthew.
I call him Matt.
Uh he left me a message last night.
He wants us to go to couples counseling, and, uh I've agreed to go.
We start this afternoon.
This afternoon? Well.
Look, I-l just want to be honest with you, Steve.
Well, thank you.
I appreciate your honesty.
Let me see if I can figure this out.
Lam now dating a woman who is in marriage counseling with her husband.
Oh, boy.
Do you think that we can still see each other? You're asking me? Well, I-l've never done this before.
I'm not exactly sure of the rules, you know? But I do know that I enjoy your company, and I would like for us to still see each other.
I would like that, too.
So, uh how do you like the tea? It's a little different.
But I think I can get used to it.
You were right.
About what? Your show was sabotaged.
Gwynneth did it; She told me everything.
How could she? She was being so helpful.
Look, for what it's worth, she knows she did wrong.
It's worth nothing.
I don't think so.
Don't defend her, not after what she did.
Look, I told her to go.
- We'll fix it.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'm sure we can.
The point is, she still did it.
The point is, she's my friend, and she's a little mixed up right now.
Yeah.
I think I need to be alone right now.
We had unprotected sex, then I found hypodermic needles and-and hoses and Listen, you're a hotline Why can't you just answer my questions? I want to know the risks No, I-l don't know if he shares needles.
His HIV status?
Hey.
These are great.
Thank you.
People must be beating down your door.
More like a polite knocking.
The way you let me hang out here, I can't thank you enough.
The truth? I guess I kinda did it to keep you away from Noah.
I know.
And I was upset at first.
But now that we've gotten to know each other, I'm glad you did.
Yeah, so am I.
So I'm channel surfing, right? I get to this fashion channel.
Beautiful women, great clothes More beautiful women.
Yeah, all I could do is think of you.
Ha! Did you know that your left eye twitches ever so slightly when you lie? Hey, what's up? Donna's planning a fashion show.
L am? That's a great idea.
Why didn't you say anything? Oh no reason.
Let's see, no clothes to show, no place to show 'em, no buyers to buy 'em.
You've got a great line.
I've already cleared a night at the club.
Really? Hmm, well, um Chrissa Sadd is doing a fashion issue for the Tribune this summer.
Editorial coverage would be great yes! Let's put her on the call list.
Okay, wait We need lighting people, we need music people, models You should model.
- Hmm? - You're beautiful enough, and who better to wear your creations.
Don't you think? I think she'd be great.
The lights, the stage, people staring at me.
No, I don't think so.
Chrissa Sadd would definitely cover it.
Donna Martin, designer and model.
It's a great idea.
Thank you.
Hi, guys' no, no.
Okay, but if we're gonna do this, let's get to work.
Let's go.
Please, I have an emergency! I have to go.
Barbara, can you come out here? Yes.
Okay, what happened? This woman called my cab to take her to hospital to have a baby, but traffic is bad, so I delivered.
I'll get the wheelchair.
Where is she? You should have waited for a gurney! Is my baby okay? He seems fine.
Let's get him into a examining room.
The first clinic I saw was this one.
Do you have first aid training? I was a doctor in Sarajevo.
And now you're driving a cab? There, doctor.
Here, cab driver.
Here, let's go check on your patient.
Hey.
Hey.
I didn't expect you.
I kinda let myself in.
I thought after your day in court, um How'd it go? I pled no contest and got a year's probation.
Seems a like lot for What do they call it An accidental discharge of a firearm? You know, Gwynneth did get shot.
I-I came over here 'cause I, I wanted to ask you a favor.
Well, I hope it's not really a favor.
Oh, damn it What? You know the jingle I did for Sturla's Men's Store? Look at this, a check for $2,000 bounced.
Well, I'm sure it's a mistake, David.
I mean, it's a big store.
This is exactly what I needed.
I'm sorry.
What, what was the favor? Well, Brandon and-and Kelly are, uh, are getting married.
Yeah, I know.
And I'm gonna need a place to live.
- Yeah? - I was thinking, well, maybe I could move in here.
You don't think that's a good idea.
I don't know, Val.
You know, you've been in such a dark place lately.
I mean, last week with the whole bone marrow guy.
Where did that come from? We've been having problems, am I right? If you say so.
Maybe I just haven't been thinking clearly.
Well, you shouldn't have had to think at all.
Passamo dinnerware or Portuguese cookware? What do you think? I think some people say that marriage is boring.
With the Portuguese cookware, you get a free pasta rake.
Now, that to me just screams excitement.
-Ooh.
Why don't you come play some golf with us? You know, that's right here on my list, right under picking a china pattern and right above where to seat the in-laws.
Wait a minute, did you say "us"? Me and Sarah.
It was her idea.
Five hours of togetherness.
That's quite a commitment from you.
While you go pick out your china patterns, I'm gonna go play the back nine.
- Mm-hmm.
- Let me see this.
Oh, Brandon's honey-do list: "Number 1: Set a date.
" It's important.
- "Number 4: Church or house?" - Right.
"Number 13: Nuts or mints?" Someone might be allergic.
I'm feeling a hive brewing right now.
Really? "Number 20:" What's this? "Ask Steve to be best man"? Well, you are above chicken or fish.
So, would you? Hell, yeah.
All right! Ah! Look, Mom, I'm sorry if your cousin Joe is offended that we didn't invite his second wife, but for some reason I thought his third wife wouldn't approve.
All right.
Bye.
You're not.
I thought this wedding was for us.
Live and learn.
Okay, you gotta tell me, do you hate this sketch? I love it.
Look at it.
- It's stunning.
- Really? Because even though this wedding may be for everyone else, the wedding dress is for you.
No, I love it.
Thank you.
Thanks for letting me do it.
Okay, can you just do me another favor and let's talk about something other than my wedding? Yeah, pretty overwhelming, right? How's your fashion show going? Um, it's coming along.
Gwynneth and Noah have been very helpful.
Oh.
And you're okay with the two of them spending so much time together? You have been out of the loop.
She and I we get along great.
Excuse me.
I'm looking for the Peach Pit After Dark.
And you would be? There's a fashion show shooting there in a couple of days.
I'm shooting it.
It's next door.
Thanks.
So, word is that the club's hosting a fashion show.
I didn't know we put on charity events.
Look if it's not too much trouble, could you have David call me? I want him to deejay.
If I see him.
I've been really busy lately now that you and Brandon are about to make me homeless.
Oh, I just assumed that you and David would be moving in together.
We haven't talked about it yet.
Haven't talked about it or he hasn't agreed to it? You know, if I haven't already told you, Kelly, I wish you and Brandon many weeks of happiness.
Thank you.
Am I late? No, I, uh, just came out early to practice.
Wow.
Can you hit those for me? Trouble with your short game? I'm surprised.
Truth is, I can line 'em up with the best of 'em.
Ah.
Drive for show, putt for dough.
You really can play.
Yeah, my, uh, husband taught me.
Husband? Husband, husband? Yeah.
Separated husband.
That's my favorite kind of husband.
All I'm saying is that, at 50 bucks a head, we should really think twice about inviting his second and his third wife, not to mention his first wife.
Agreed, agreed.
But if we get a lot of add-ens, we can just serve chicken instead of fish, and then it'll only be No, no, no, we want the fish.
- Brandon - Okay, we'll take the chicken.
Alex, hi! Remember me? The lady from the clinic.
Right.
How is the baby? Oh, he's fine, he's fine.
The mother actually named him "Alex" in your honor.
This is Brandon Walsh.
He's a writer.
He's interested in your story.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Kelly tells me you're a doctor.
Uh, I have a candidate's degree in medicine, which is the same like MD here, yes.
I was halfway through my internship when I was wounded.
And where was that? It was in Sarajevo almost three years ago.
They were shelling our hospital and I was hurt, so was Katya, my wife.
She was a doctor, too.
They didn't think I'd live, but How did you end up here in the States? I was flown in for a medical treatment.
I became legal refugee.
Why are you driving a cab and not practicing medicine? I'm not certified to practice medicine in this country.
Can't you get certified? Aren't there tests you can take? Is there, is there a language barrier? Yes, yes, it's a language barrier.
Excuse me.
I have to check out.
His English sounds pretty good to me.
Yeah, that's odd.
But it couldn't have bounced.
Well, it did.
Look, what are you going to do about this? I'm going to fix the problem.
Wonderful.
Thank you.
I'll wait right here.
Well, I'm not going to fix the problem, but I'm going to talk to the guy who is.
Excuse me, you're the one who contracted me to do this jingle.
I'm in P.
R.
Someone else handles finances.
Well, who is that someone else? Gil Gessler.
Hi, it's Mia.
Is Gil around? Okay, well, have him give me a call when he gets a chance.
Thanks.
Oh, let me guess: He wasn't there.
I'm going to straighten this out.
I hope so.
Or you'll be hearing from my attorney.
Thanks.
Hey, uh, the lighting guy's about ready to leave.
He said something about a quick rehearsal while he's still here.
Says it will save us time tomorrow.
Sure, yeah, tell him to go ahead.
- You sure? - Mm-hmm.
Okay, then, you're up.
No, no.
L, uh, I can't.
You, uh, you got it.
You do it.
I've got to give the guy the right cues.
Listen, the only people here are the workmen.
You can do this.
Wait eh uh Ooh, uh-uh.
Hey, Val No.
Great.
Great.
Shoot.
This place is great.
Just like you.
Thanks, but I thought Donna had stage fright.
She insisted.
Man, she is beautiful though, isn't she? Yeah, she is.
When she puts her mind to something, she does whatever it takes, you know? So, um, it's a one bedroom.
But utilities aren't included.
Okay.
Thanks.
Any luck? I'll-I'll find something.
Look, Val, about last night David, I overstepped.
No, it, it was my fault.
I wasn't clear.
I shouldn't have asked you.
I know that now.
I'll-I'll deal with this.
We need to talk.
I'm not going to like this, am I? No.
The thing is, you want to pretend like everything between us is great.
And all you do is dwell on the bad stuff.
I'm just following your lead.
David, I'm drowning.
Okay? I mean, you're in a lifeboat, and you won't even reach out to me.
And I feel like I'm reaching out, Val, and you won't take my hand.
I'm taking it now.
But now is too late.
So you're just going to let me drown? I'm letting you go.
It's the same difference.
Your brother's wife's sister? Cha-ching, cha-ching.
So she's in town for the day of the wedding.
Let her see a movie.
Fine.
Have you ever even met your mother's brother's wife's sister? Of course I have.
- Once.
- Mm-hmm.
I don't know whose life is more bizarre, ours or Alex's.
Did he say what happened to his wife? She's no longer living where they used to live, and she's not registered with any refugee organizations, so he, of course, is assuming the worst.
But he's not sure.
Purgatory.
The worst.
Hello, hello, hello, hello.
Say, hypothetically, you're playing golf with a beautiful girl.
Hypothetically, you're playing golf with a beautiful girl.
She's beautiful, she's into you, and she's good enough to play from a man's tees.
Oh, we could have a double wedding.
Ooh.
Hypothetically, that's not possible, because she's tied the knot already with someone else.
She just hasn't untied it yet.
- Would you keep seeing her? - Hypothetically? - Of course.
- Do you want to keep seeing her? Yes, very much.
Well, then there's your answer.
- You agree? - Marriage is a big deal.
I'd be very, very careful.
It takes a long time to get over it.
Hmm.
I wasn't kidding about the lawyer.
Naked to Gâ.
He promised me he'd handle it.
Well, he hasn't.
He's a busy man.
That's no excuse.
I'm not saying it is, but ls he really not there? I'm on your side.
I know.
I Look, just make sure he deals with it, okay? Hey.
Came by to get some of my stuff and to give you this.
Keep it.
In case you need a place to crash.
I'd rather sleep in the gutter, David.
I'm trying here, Val.
To be what, David? Huh? The nice guy? You want a gold medal or something? Get it from your next girlfriend.
I'm not the one who messed this up.
-Right, you already told me that.
I was the one who was raped and reminded of my father's abuse, - but I'm the villain here.
- It didn't work, Val.
Can't we just leave it at that? Sure, David.
Whatever you say.
Okay.
Oh, cut flowers.
Yeah, absolutely.
Um, I'm in for a dime, you know what I'm saying? All right.
Wedding plans.
Anyway, I talked to Mr.
Lissov at the Fairfax Refugee Center.
I know Mr.
Lissov.
He helped me look for my wife.
Right.
Anyway, he said that several physicians come here every year and need to be recertified.
He also said that your English was good enough.
Now, if you start right away, in three years I lost my wife in the shelling when I was wounded.
When I recovered, I was in different country, speaking very little English.
I'm not looking for help.
Thank you, but but without Katya, being a doctor, it's nothing.
Mm.
Oh.
Oh.
Thanks.
- Sure.
- Okay, um, which came first, the chili fries or the napkins? I don't know.
My friends Kelly and Brandon just got engaged.
I saw the bridal registry; There's, like, three pages of napkins alone to choose from.
Well, if they think the wedding is hard, wait till they get to the marriage.
Sarah, if you don't mind me asking, what happened to yours? He cheated on me.
A buddy of mine cheated on his girlfriend.
It took a while, but she forgave him.
Yeah, well, um, I couldn't do that.
I guess in a selfish way, I'm kind of glad about that.
Hey, guys.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Gwynneth, how you feeling? Well, the doctor says I should be sling-free by the end of the week.
I'm okay.
I'm glad.
Um, can I talk to you guys for a second? Yeah, sure.
I'm sorry.
No, that's okay.
- See you inside, okay? - Yeah.
Look, uh, I know Valerie's inside, but I really don't feel like dealing with her right now.
Did you guys get in a fight or something? No, we broke up.
Are you okay? Yeah, I'm-I'm fine.
I just Um, I'm not so sure about doing the music for your show.
You said you broke up.
You didn't go to war, right? Try telling that to Valerie.
Oh I know it's difficult, but will you at least think about it? Yeah.
- Thanks.
- Mm-hmm.
Look, David, if what happened between me and Val messed up a good thing, I'm sorry.
I appreciate that.
But, uh, it was a lot of other things.
Valerie, right? I'm Johnny.
You know, when I saw you the other day, I thought you were one of the models.
Save it, Johnny, okay? Ten seconds That's got to be a new world's record.
Look, I'm not in the mood.
I got a lot of work to do.
I'm going to put these in the office.
- I'll meet you.
- Okay.
Um, you got a minute? Yeah, what's up, Gwynneth? Oh, uh, nothing.
Other than I'm in love with Noah and he's in love with Donna.
Oh.
And you want to do something about it, huh? Okay, well, think about it.
Um, tomorrow night is one of the biggest nights in Donna's career.
Everybody here, they're all gonna be here for her.
Give her a reason to meltdown.
I don't mind watching, but what will that accomplish? Well, we always hurt the one we love.
See that bottle of wine over there? If you're not careful, you could stain your outfit.
Hey, Gwynn, it's Donna.
I never got through to Chrissa Sadd, so I left her number on the fridge.
If you could just call her and invite her.
Really appreciate it.
Thanks, bye.
Messages deleted.
Do you need a hand? I'll grab some jeans.
No, it's okay.
You should take it easy.
I took a bath.
I thought it might help me sleep.
Arm's keeping you up, huh? A little.
Look, I'm gonna hang these up.
Donna's not using those for the show? She doesn't think they'll work.
She's kind of a perfectionist, you know? She, uh, told me about her car accident.
Trying to stay on top of things at work The pills, the overdose.
She faced a very tough situation, yes.
This show, it's so hectic for her.
I hope there's not a relapse.
Hey.
Gwynn, how are you feeling? Fine.
What can I do to help? Did you get my message? About Chrissa Sadd? I already called.
Unfortunately, she can't make it.
So, you talked to her.
A little while ago.
Well, it's her loss.
You know, we move on.
Can I call anybody else? She's, uh, the only one who hadn't responded.
The one I needed the most.
I told you, I have contacted the Red Cross and the immigration services.
And we contacted the State Department, the INS and refugee processing centers.
All of which deal with sponsored, legal refugees.
But if Katya came here illegally She may not want to be found.
So, we gotta check with other places.
Churches, human rights organizations.
Places that would give her shelter.
And we're gonna need your help to do that.
I cannot help you.
If she is here illegally, maybe she's going under a different name.
What's her maiden name? Did she have a favorite aunt, a cousin, grandparent? I cannot help you because she's dead.
You don't know that.
'L do! _H°W? Because I'm listed with refugee organizations, churches, immigration groups.
In other words, you're easy to find.
And if she was alive, she would have found me.
A number three, on your account.
My growing account.
Thanks, Nat.
Hey, money comes, money goes.
It's the way of the world, my friend.
Do me a favor, turn that up? Sure.
Only you can use.
Just like a man, get everything you can.
- At Sturla's! - I knew it.
That's the jingle I did for Sturla's.
The store that ripped you off? I can't believe They use my jingle and don't even pay me for it? Uh-uh, no way.
Mm-mm.
Who you calling? Radio station.
See if I can't cost Sturla's a few customers.
Hey.
You okay? Yeah, I'm just, I'm just really tired.
I haven't slept in the last couple nights.
Yeah, I know.
David told me you guys broke up.
Boy, he couldn't wait to tell, could he? Is this because of what happened? Look, don't flatter yourself, okay? It was just that David got scared.
God, am I that terrifying? You want an honest answer? Look, I know why we broke up.
But I've changed.
I mean, don't you see it? He loves me and I'm different.
I'm a good person now.
You've gotta talk to him the way you're talking to me right now.
Ugh I can't.
I gotta tell you, he's doing the music.
If that makes you feel weird I can deal.
- So you're coming? - I wouldn't miss it.
All right.
I'll see you, okay? What do you mean, not appropriate? No, just put me on the air, okay? I know Sturla's sponsors the show, that's the point.
No, no, I don't want to write a letter to the general manager.
Just put me - Hello? - Hello? The screener hung up on me.
Can't have you bite the hand that feeds him.
"Sponsors the show.
" Can you believe that, Nat? "Sponsors the show"?! Hey, you're angry about what happened with Val.
Don't let that make you angry at everyone else.
No, you know what, I couldn't do anything about Valerie, but this, this I can do something about.
I just heard two people say they want to meet the designer.
Well, if it all works out, maybe I should change my name to something a little flashier like Donna De La Martin, or Donnatella.
Give it that common touch.
I like it.
It is going great, isn't it? I never had a doubt.
Donna, I am so sorry.
Oh, my God, the wedding dress.
What happened? One of the models went to put it on and saw that it was stained.
I tried finding something off the rack for her to wear, but everything's stained.
Wait, so this is it? This is all that's left? We've got clothes in the office.
They're all samples, they haven't been fitted on the models! I knew I shouldn't have done this fashion show.
- I knew I wasn't ready.
- Relax, okay? - Your line looks great.
- Noah, stop it! You're pushing too hard! I'm just trying to help you.
We all are.
Church groups? Nothing so far.
- Human rights groups? - Nada.
Nothing on the internet.
Nothing using her maiden name.
Nothing.
We never should have gotten his hopes up.
Well, we'll just start again tomorrow.
- All right, thanks, Janet.
- Bye, guys.
- Bye, thanks.
- Hi, Janet.
Sarah, I know you've met Brandon.
But, uh, this is Kelly, Kelly, Sarah.
Hi, nice to meet you.
Good to meet you.
I've been hearing all about your wedding plans.
The horror.
It reminds me of my wedding.
- So, uh - So, uh, I read your article on that doctor.
It was so romantic.
I mean, it sounds like he really believes there's one person out there he's meant to be with.
Amen for that.
Do you believe that? Yeah, I do.
I mean, well, I did once.
But you're not so sure now? Well, it's a hard thing to give up on.
I mean, that connection.
That moment.
That moment? When you know it's real.
You know, the moment you want to live in forever.
If you're lucky enough to find it.
You're incredible.
We have, uh, dinner reservations.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Bye, guys.
I remember our moment.
And when was that? When I found out you'd kept that ring all that time.
Well, I couldn't forget you.
You know, I remember Alex telling me about his moment with Katya.
Yeah? I think I may have an idea.
Why would someone do this? Look, I know you're upset, but it might have been an accident.
Donna, no one was backstage that wasn't supposed to be.
Anybody could've spilled the wine.
Thanks, that's helpful.
What happened? The show ended so abruptly? Nice, Val.
What? She's upset, Val; Her whole show was ruined.
Poor thing.
Why doesn't your attitude surprise me? The perk of thinking the worst in people, David.
You know, just 'cause you're miserable doesn't mean everyone else has to be, too.
You're right.
You're protecting Donna.
Funny, that doesn't surprise me either.
I don't even know why I try.
You call that trying? Forget it.
Long night? Long life.
Want to talk about it? Okay, so, you buy me dinner Yeah.
Walk me to my door ls this what dating's like again? Well, the bad ones usually end right after dessert.
Ah, it's all coming back to me now.
I think this is the part where I'm supposed to invite you in.
That would be nice.
But I'm married.
Separated.
Steve, I haven't been with another man in Well, it's been a while.
I can't believe this This is all so soon.
One minute I'm separated, the next I meet this great guy.
This guy I sort of even want to invite inside.
What's stopping you? Looks like closing time.
Yeah Yeah, I guess it is.
Too bad.
I like talking to you, Valerie.
I think you're a great girl.
You do? You want to get out of here? Yeah.
How far is your place? We could walk.
Lead the way.
Hey.
Oh, I'm late.
You can hang, if you want.
The door'll lock behind you.
Gee, thanks.
We said no big deals, right? Yeah.
Yeah, we did.
Cool.
So, uh I'll see you around.
See you around.
Oh, my God.
Alex, you got a minute? I know you want to help, but there is nothing you can do.
I'm not so sure about that.
Take a look in the dispatch office.
Katya! Katya! Hello, Alex.
Wh-When? Where? At the ballet where you fell in love.
I was told that you were dead.
There was nothing for me left at home, so I I came to America.
But but I don't understand this miracle.
When we did your story, you told me about the night that the two of you went to see the City Ballet when they toured Europe.
Such a night.
And how Katya lived for the ballet.
So we called ballet companies in cities with large Bosnian communities.
I was with a group in Chicago.
During the day, I clean costumes, but at night, I go backstage and I watch the dancers and I think of you.
They are getting married! Congratulations! We had such a wonderful wedding.
A loaf of bread, a bottle of wine.
It was so simple and lovely.
Send your mother my regards.
A loaf of bread and a bottle of wine, huh? How can we ever thank you? Believe it or not, you just did.
Hey.
I got your call.
Is he still here? A couple of salespeople called in sick.
He's, uh, over there.
Want me to introduce you? No.
No, thanks, you've done enough.
Can I help you? Uh, yeah, actually, a friend of mine is getting married in a couple of weeks, and well, I just broke up with my girlfriend, so I kind of need a new look.
Well, you've come to the right place.
Great.
-How much are you looking to spend? You know, money's really no object.
I should have never listened to you.
Uh, wh-what are you talking about? You know what I'm talking about.
I ruined everything.
Well, wasn't that the point? Look, we all make choices, Gwynneth.
You have to learn to live with them.
Well, I hate myself for what I did.
Well, then you should have thought of that before.
So you poured the wine on the dresses.
Well now you know.
In a way, I'm glad.
Yeah? How's that? Last week, when we kissed, it meant something to me.
That should've never happened.
I mean, when I saw you in that magazine, it said "eligible bachelor," and I thought, well now now maybe the timing's right, you know? I wasn't expecting Donna.
Look, you did a bad thing here.
I know that, and if I could make up for that, I would.
Well, you can't.
Now, you're just gonna have to live with that.
Look, you're a friend of mine.
I'm not gonna turn my back on you.
- But I'm with Donna.
- Maybe it's time for me to go home.
Yeah I think maybe it is.
It comes to $1,958.
50.
No problem.
And how did you want to pay for this? - With a check.
- Ah.
Ah sorry.
Mm-hmm.
Here we go.
Is this some kind of joke? Well, you tell me.
You're the one whose check bounced.
I could, uh, call security.
Well, I could call the police.
I did the work One way or the other I'm gonna get paid for it.
Enjoy the clothes.
Thanks.
Bye-bye.
Hey.
What are you doing here? I wanted to bring you something.
It's, uh Chai tea.
Oh.
Oh, smells interesting.
Whatever happened to coffee, though? Well, I stopped drinking coffee when my husband and I split up, so I started drinking this.
You know, you keep calling him your husband, and it makes me a little Doesn't he have a name? Matt.
Well, Matthew.
I call him Matt.
Uh he left me a message last night.
He wants us to go to couples counseling, and, uh I've agreed to go.
We start this afternoon.
This afternoon? Well.
Look, I-l just want to be honest with you, Steve.
Well, thank you.
I appreciate your honesty.
Let me see if I can figure this out.
Lam now dating a woman who is in marriage counseling with her husband.
Oh, boy.
Do you think that we can still see each other? You're asking me? Well, I-l've never done this before.
I'm not exactly sure of the rules, you know? But I do know that I enjoy your company, and I would like for us to still see each other.
I would like that, too.
So, uh how do you like the tea? It's a little different.
But I think I can get used to it.
You were right.
About what? Your show was sabotaged.
Gwynneth did it; She told me everything.
How could she? She was being so helpful.
Look, for what it's worth, she knows she did wrong.
It's worth nothing.
I don't think so.
Don't defend her, not after what she did.
Look, I told her to go.
- We'll fix it.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'm sure we can.
The point is, she still did it.
The point is, she's my friend, and she's a little mixed up right now.
Yeah.
I think I need to be alone right now.
We had unprotected sex, then I found hypodermic needles and-and hoses and Listen, you're a hotline Why can't you just answer my questions? I want to know the risks No, I-l don't know if he shares needles.
His HIV status?