Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) s08e06 Episode Script
The Right Thing
Brandon.
You okay? Yeah.
You're having that dream again, weren't you? Yeah.
Brandon, you got to give yourself a break.
It wasn't your fault.
Well, you know that, and I know that.
But my subconscious is having a little harder time accepting it.
There's nothing you could have done.
One of those bullets probably had your name on it.
I wish those guys would have had better aim.
Don't say things like that.
Get this through your thick male ego.
You are not the bad guy.
They are.
Thank God I'm in love with a woman with a degree in psychology.
Child psychology- Even better.
Lineup's the day after tomorrow.
We could postpone, if you're not ready.
No.
I want to get it over with.
You sure? Yeah.
If I don't, it's going to kill me.
It'll kill us.
It'll be okay, baby.
It's going to be okay.
Mr.
Parish, thanks for seeing me again.
I apologize for not calling first.
It's always a pleasure seeing you, Donna.
Your new designs are sensational.
You'll be hearing from us real soon.
Great.
You know the way out, don't you? Yes, I do.
- Thanks again.
- Thank you.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Hi.
Hey.
I thought we could talk again.
I know you were in a hurry the other day.
I have to work now.
No.
Listen.
Nothing is going to change around here until someone talks about the abuses, about the problems.
No, no.
No problems.
Everything is good.
I have to work now.
I know you probably can't talk here.
So, maybe you could give me a call or you could come by.
I don't speak Spanish.
Here.
Lost? Yes.
Lam.
I have got two words for you.
Magic Mountain.
They've got a roller coaster there that goes up like ten stories.
And then it drops you straight back down.
But you hang weightless for, like, six seconds.
It's the coolest thing.
What do you say? I have two words for you no way.
Oh, come on.
Zach will love it.
Zach will miss school.
Miss school? The kid's in first grade.
What's he going to miss, Advanced Spitwad? I could teach him that.
I have no doubt.
Well, isn't there a height requirement or something, anyway? I'm going to put lifts in his shoes.
And I thought you weren't a good influence.
That's a yes, isn't it? That's an "I'll think about it.
" How are you going to take time off work? I'm the publisher.
I'll just give myself a clay off.
Ah.
Why don't you guys grab a booth? Hey, what's up, guys? - Hi.
- Hey, bud.
Uh, could you take special care of my friends over there, please? - I live to serve.
- Thank you.
If it isn't Das Band.
From what Donna tells me, those guys should be wearing jack boots and brown shirts.
I can't believe Donna's telling people they're bigots.
She said she heard one of them saying something anti-Semitic.
Steve, I've been working with them for a week straight, all right? We just pulled an all-nighter working on their demo tape.
If they were jerks, I'd know about it.
Like I said, they look like righteous dudes to me.
See you.
Hey, uh, you wouldn't happen to have an extra 50 on you, would you? I left my wallet at home.
What do I look like, an ATM? I'm as tapped as you are.
What'd ya come up with? Nothing.
Her name's Eluvia.
Not much to go on.
Good news is, I did get a line on the owner of the building.
Hmm.
Sandtrap Properties.
What about the owner of Soho Mix & Match? Nothing there.
Paper trail of holding companies.
I did get a listing of the fire code and sanitation violations, though.
The place is a real tenement.
If you could give me a hand, we may be able to get a line on the real owner.
Yeah, I'll just have Valerie cover my afternoon appointment.
Ooh.
Mmm, hello.
Hungry? COOPER? You recognized my voice.
That's a good sign.
Well, it's good business, makes the customer feel important.
Oh, so that's all I am now? A customer? Well, then if you want to make me feel really important, have breakfast with me.
You know, I'm a very busy woman.
I can't just drop everything and run off.
Sure, you can.
I could pick you up there in a heartbeat.
Look, it's really tempting, but Yeah, I know, you got someone coming over.
No, I don't.
What are you, psychic? Hi.
Uh, hi.
Young, dark, handsome? He's not your boyfriend, is he? No, he's, um Come on in.
Oh, sure, I'd love to see your place.
No, stay right there.
Trouble making your mind up, huh? No.
Come in.
Hope you don't mind, Brandon said I could use the washer and dryer.
Oh, okay, um, it's in the kitchen, first door on the right.
Uh, what's the limo doing out front? Oh, it's just a client of mine.
Nice job, getting chauffeured around town all clay in a limo.
Look, I know we've been avoiding each other, but while the machine's eating my laundry how about breakfast? Breakfast? Uh, I can't.
Why not? Oh, no, not you.
Who? You know, this is really not a good time.
I can wait.
Uh, deal with Mr.
Duffel Bag.
I gotta make a call to London.
Okay, I-I'll call you back.
So what's the, uh, sudden urge to do laundry? Well, it's kind of hard to do it out at sea.
I took the offer.
To skipper that 72-footer back to Hawaii.
Oh, I thought you were just thinking about it.
So when? Couple of days.
I got nothing to hold me back.
Yeah? London's busy.
I'm still free for breakfast.
Okay, I'll be right there.
Listen, I gotta go.
Um, if I don't this client's gonna be history.
So but we really need to talk.
Slow Dance.
That's the name of the boat.
Slip as.
Okay, I'll find you.
Not after 6:00, you won't.
We'll be fueling up.
Hey, stranger.
Kelly.
Why are you dressed like that? How should I be dressed? For a day on a boat.
Sailing? I'll be right back.
Sorry, it's business.
Hey, what's up? Well, I'm still on this sweatshop thing.
Can you cover for me with Mrs.
Van Dyke? Donna, I'm not the personal schlepper you are.
Look, I already picked out everything.
All you have to do is pick up the clothes at my place, take them to her, she'll try 'em on like some, hate most.
It's a whole performance type of thing.
Just take good notes and we'll go over them later, is that okay? Okay.
I'll give it a try.
Great.
You're a life saver, Val.
Oh, well.
We can still have a quick breakfast.
Just not where I'd planned.
Where was that? San Francisco.
Yeah, tell Brandon that I got his messages.
Yes, Terri, all four.
Yeah, I'm at the marina with Noah.
He has the number.
Okay, bye- Four calls.
It's cute.
The knot's called a bowline.
Hmm? It's this end, yeah.
Rabbit up through the hole.
Wow.
Yeah, he's been, uh, keeping pretty close tabs.
Well, I would, too.
I just wish he wouldn't worry so much, you know? He'll lighten up when the case is over and these guys who shot you are put away.
Yeah.
You still worried about the police lineup tomorrow, huh? I told Detective Woods that I don't remember anything about the shooting, but he said that maybe if I see the guy it'll help jog my memory- Want me to go with you guys? Oh, no.
You've already done so much for us.
I haven't done anything.
My point exactly.
When I lost my memory about Brandon, you could've taken advantage.
But you didn't.
It's my proudest achievement.
Believe me.
Well, looks like there's pretty good money in the slumlord business.
We don't know that yet.
Won't you have a seat? I'll be right with you.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
Don Rush Sanders? How do we tell Steve that his Dad owns a sweatshop? I have no idea.
For what I'm paying her, I think Ms.
Martin might've worked out her schedule to accommodate me.
Though I have to say, she does have an eye.
Well, she means well, but she's never run a business like I have.
Defending your partner, very admirable.
Oh, I'm not defending her.
Uh, why don't you try this one? You know, I think it's all right to go off on flights of fancy sometimes but A businesswoman can not afford to be frivolous.
Mrs.
Van Dyke, I wouldn't say this just to anybody but Donna's gotten herself involved with of all things, a sweatshop.
Sweatshop? I will not wear clothes that came from a sweatshop.
My God, I've got a closet full of furs I can't even be seen in.
No, I picked these out at the finest You picked them out? You should never let someone else take credit for your talent.
You may be a modern woman, but you have to learn not to be so bashful.
Unzip me.
Well, I guess I just grew up with a strong sense of loyalty.
Being loyal is one thing, Valerie.
Being used is another.
Well, okay, thanks for calling The Beverly Beat.
Hello.
- Hi.
- Hi.
So, we found out the height requirement for the rides is 48 inches.
And I'm 49.
- Yes! - Yes! Which means you won't have to commit a felony, after all.
What's a felony? A felony is when you take a six-year-old kid to an amusement park and don't take him on all the rides.
You wouldn't commit a felony, would you, Mommy? Uh, you see that really neat desk over there? Wanna go mess it up? Better yet, how about I help you make a headline? Cool.
Oh, we're gonna have a blast! We'll get on that roller coaster Steve We'll just go straight up in the air and when we - come down, all the blood - Steve Thanks.
I can't remember the last time I saw him so excited.
Cool.
- Hey, guys- - Hey.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Uh, we gotta talk to you.
You know, I was just on my way out.
Come on, Zach.
Terri's putting me in the headline.
"Zach Rules!" Oh, we'll have to read all about it later.
I'll pick you up at The Peach Pit tomorrow at 10:00.
Don't be late, Z-man.
Don't worry, he'll be ready at 8:00.
Let me guess.
Late-breaking news? Steve, um, you ever hear of Sandtrap Properties? Yeah.
That's one of my father's companies.
Then I guess the best thing is to just tell you.
Tell me what? Sandtrap owns the sweatshop building.
Donna, my father owns properties all over town.
Just because he owns the building doesn't mean he has anything to do with what the tenants are doing in it.
Maybe, but it doesn't look maintained at all.
My father doesn't run a sweatshop, Donna.
Steve, we're not accusing, but it does make sense that the landlord would know about the fire and sanitation violations.
He's been cited.
You are accusing.
We still have some checking to do.
No, we don't have any checking to do.
I will do the checking.
I'm sure it's gonna be nothing.
Here, dude Just let it go.
Let it go.
Bring it up a little bit.
Guys, tha-that was it, that was perfect! That was killer.
Do you want to hear something really killer? We got this new song we've been working on called "Prophesy.
" It's a little raw, but that's kind of the way we like it.
Are you ready? - One, two - Uh, guys, I really want to hear the song, but, uh, what do you say we finish up the stuff we already know works? All right.
You know what, uh, take five.
Okay.
Five's just about all you got left.
All we need is another hour and we'll be outta here.
No problem.
Lucky there's no one booked in behind you.
Wonderful.
But I need to collect up front.
UP front? You know I'm good for it.
You've heard these guys.
We're on the Yellow Brick Road here.
Yeah, I know, but it's a crowded road.
Look, I don't make the rules.
Here.
This the one that kicked back on me before? Um, yeah, it might be.
You know, as soon as, uh, we're done, I'll bring - another one back.
- Sorry, man.
My hands are tied.
What's up, boss? Uh, nothing, um, the studio's all booked up, we're out of time.
We'll be back tomorrow.
3100's yours if you want it, man.
But you gotta handle it before you start.
Thanks.
- Handle what? - Just some, uh, release forms.
Is 3:00 - cool for you? - Yeah, but I gotta be somewhere at 6:00, so, uh, just make sure you tell the homeboy that we're not working on African time.
To tell you the truth, I didn't even know there was a garment factory in there.
Ernie manages all my downtown properties for me.
Well, good, 'cause you know, we got this lead and we gotta check up on it.
Of course you do.
I don't like people being exploited any more than you do.
I'll check into it myself.
If any of my tenants are violating the labor code, not paying overtime, whatever, I'll, uh, I'll make them shape up.
Good.
Thanks.
Uh, you know, allegedly, there's some building code violations.
Yeah, well, it's all those downtown buildings.
We're continually fixing things up.
It may look a little funky, but it all works.
And it's safe.
- Well, that's what's important.
- Mm-hmm.
Don't you worry, leave everything to me.
I'll make sure nothing illegal is going on.
You're being straight with me, right, Dad? Completely.
Okay, I'm sorry I asked.
Hello? I called Mrs.
Van Dyke.
She said it went great.
Yeah, she loved everything.
Not only that, she gave us a referral.
A Mrs.
Jordan.
Th-That's great.
Yeah, the only problem is, she wants to see me tomorrow and I can't.
Can you cover for me? Look, Donna, I don't mind covering for you in a pinch, but to put it bluntly, I don't know why we're splitting the proceeds.
Oh, no, no, the fee is all yours.
Okay, listen, um, I'm kind of in a rush, so can you leave the information on my machine? Sure.
Wait, Val, are you okay? Yeah, it's just, uh Donna, how do you know it's right between you and David? Right like Well, meant to be.
Like you guys belong together.
Well, I know we belong together because of the way I feel when we're not.
You feel empty.
Yeah, completely.
You and Noah? Yeah.
But if he only had money like Cooper.
I'm sick of being poor.
Listen, um, I gotta go.
Bye.
God.
So, how about dinner? You know, you gotta stop coming by here without calling.
I called this morning.
Look, I'm-I'm really late.
I gotta go, it's important.
More important than dinner at The Mark Hopkins? San Francisco? The jet's fueled and ready.
Where the hell are you, Val? Well, it's like I said, he owns the building but he doesn't know what's going on.
What's this? It's a document I got from the County Clerk.
Sandtrap Properties not only owns the building, it's also listed as one of the owners of Soho Mix & Match.
SQ? So, we're not just talking about building codes.
Rush is also liable for any sanitation and labor violations, as well.
Ah, it's some corporate thing.
I'm sure there's a zillion reasons why some bureaucracy would list Sandtrap as one of the owners.
We just need one.
You're not gonna mention my father in this, are you? I'm reporting who the owners of Soho Mix & Match are.
Sandtrap Properties is one of the owners.
Rush Sanders is the CEO.
Bran, you can't do that.
A lot of people are being mistreated here, Steve.
Donna saw one person get a little steam burn.
That one person was a kid! Oh, please, spare me the sermon.
We both know this isn't about some kid.
Really? What's it about, Steve? Circulation? Notoriety? The L.
A.
Times turned you down for a job, didn't they? Well, a big expose like this would be your way of showing them they were wrong, wouldn't it? You're way off base.
Maybe.
But maybe you want to succeed so badly you don't care who gets hurt along the way.
I don't like doing this.
Then don't do it.
- I have to! - Then keep my father's name out of it! I don't think I can.
Hey! What's going on? Nothing.
We've, uh, just been operating on such different schedules lately, I haven't seen you much.
Wow, smells good.
Swordfish, asparagus, mashed potatoes.
Give me five minutes, okay? Oh, boy, looks like the post office finally figured out where I live.
Yeah, along with bill collectors, junk mailers.
Can you believe that whole stack is one day's worth of catalogs and easy credit offers? Let me throw that crap away.
So, how'd the demo turn out? Uh, we, we didn't finish.
Did you run out of time? Yeah, something like that.
You know, just 'cause someone says something a little off color doesn't make him a bigot.
- I don't believe that.
- Devin's under a lot of stress.
All right? I gotta believe that's why he says those things.
I don't care about Devin.
Well, Steve told me what you've been saying about him.
David, I want you to do well.
I'm just not sure I want you to do well with him.
Well, at least the guy I work with doesn't operate sweatshops.
Yeah, the difference is, I'm doing something about it.
You know, I'm not really hungry.
I think I'm just gonna go to bed.
How long have you been here? Awhile.
It's okay.
I was just practicing this knot that Noah taught me.
Did he walk you up from the boat? Yes, he did.
Brandon, would you relax? Sorry, I'm just concerned, that's all.
I know you are, but I'm fine, okay? In fact, I'm even ready for tomorrow.
It shouldn't be too bad.
Go in, point at the guy, put him away for 25 to life, go home.
If I remember.
You'll remember.
You remembered everything else.
Everything else I wanted to remember.
This I would rather forget.
Kel, this is gonna end, I promise.
My God, what happened here? Uh, I was, I was taking the trash out, and the bag broke.
You know, we should really get those double-strength ones.
Yeah, whatever.
Uh, listen, before I forget, Devin called while you were in the bathroom.
He wanted to make sure you were still on for 3:00.
And he was rude about it.
He's just a little on edge about the demo.
But believe me, the music's well worth the aggravation.
Well, you know how I feel about it.
Yeah, I do.
And I really don't feel like arguing about it this morning.
David Are, are we okay? Look, last night was my fault, okay? You cooked a really nice dinner, and I blew it off.
I'm sorry.
It's not even about last night.
I just feel like we never have time to talk anymore.
I just I really need to get this band up and running.
Then everything will level out, I promise.
I hope you're right.
Bye.
Bye.
Hi.
Uh, yeah, I'm calling about this instant credit application you sent me.
Right.
Um, what do I have to do to get this activated today? Whoop.
Where's Steve? I told you we're early, honey.
He'll be here.
All work and no play makes Steve a dull boy.
He's as sharp as they get.
He'll be here.
Where'd you get this? Chk-chk-chk-chk! He's really teed off that we're doing this story.
Steve's just being defensive because of his dad.
I know, but there's also something in what he said.
And it's an important story to tell.
Even if it hurts Steve? Yeah, even if.
Is that Eluvia? No, but I think one of them was with her yesterday.
Excuse me.
Hi.
Do you remember me? I'm looking for Eluvia.
Um Oh, please, I really need to talk to her.
Eluvia not here.
Well, do you know where she lives? No.
-You can trust me.
I really need to talk I don't know where she is.
I can't stick around here much longer.
I've gotta meet Kelly at the police station.
I know.
I think I'm just gonna stick it out here.
All right, I'll see you at the paper later.
Brandon We're doing the right thing here.
See you later.
Hi, can I help you? Brandon Walsh? Oh, um, he's not in, but you can leave a message if you'd like.
Miss Donna give me paper, write his name.
Do you work at that Soho, um What's the name? Hold down the fort, okay? Soho Mix & Match.
Oh, that's Brandon's bid for Pulitzer Prize.
I'm outta here.
Boss fire me for talking to Miss Donna.
I say nothing.
Oh, honey, sweetie, here.
Don't It's okay.
It's okay.
Terri, uh, maybe a glass of water, too.
Yeah, sure.
I never say nothing.
How long we work, for pennies.
No go to the bathroom when we want.
It's okay, it's okay.
Where are you from? El Salvador.
Come here, try make a better life.
I'll tell you what.
Let's start at the beginning.
I'm gonna record this, okay? Okay.
Your name is? Eluvia Alvarenga.
I need food, need rent.
Husband is dead.
Okay, just take it slow.
Hi.
Hey.
Listen, um, about last night.
Uh, I was on my way over and No need for an explanation.
I got your message loud and clear.
So then Why'd you come? In a word: Laundry.
Kelly said she'd, uh, leave it in the dining room.
Ah.
Nice flowers.
Yeah, they're Kelly's.
Wow, Brandon really goes all out, huh? Must be nice to have someone that cares for you like that.
I wouldn't know.
No, I guess not.
Noah, wait, okay? This is dumb.
So when you coming back? Year.
A couple months.
Never.
You can't stay away from me that long.
Try me.
It wouldn't have worked, you know.
No, maybe not.
But you were too afraid to find out.
Afraid to find out what? Would I have stayed if you asked me.
Part of me hopes that nothing comes back in there.
Isn't that awful? No.
Either way, when this is done we move on.
You ready? Guess so.
Uh, can't have you in the room with her.
Procedure.
I'll be all right.
Right over there.
There you are.
Now, they're not gonna be able to see me, right? They can't see you, hear you, or get anywhere near you.
You're perfectly safe here.
Let's do this.
Take your time, Ms.
Taylor.
Be sure.
He's not here.
Kelly, are you sure it's not number one? I'm positive.
Hey, you okay? Yeah, I remembered everything.
At least you were able to ID the guy.
NO, I didn't.
But I thought you said Brandon, he wasn't in there.
The guy I picked wasn't in there? Yeah, yeah, absolutely.
Look, I gotta tell you, um, eyewitness lD's are not foolproof.
Kelly, that's the guy.
I'll never forget his face.
Neither will I.
Not anymore.
You know, I gotta tell you, the DA might drop the case.
But that's the guy.
I'm not saying it isn't.
But without the victim corroborating, this guy can walk.
What did you want me to do, Brandon? Lie? No, Kelly, I didn't want you to lie.
You know what? I just went through hell in there.
I don't appreciate being punished for it.
I'm just frustrated, okay, Kel? I mean, you have to admit that an immediate ID by someone who didn't go through the trauma of getting shot and didn't have amnesia for almost a month is worth a lot more than the one you gave in there.
It's like the detective said, your mind can play tricks on you.
Exactly.
And whose mind has been going through hoops lately, - yours or mine? - Brandon, you've been under a lot of stress, too.
Or did you forget about your nightmares? Or maybe it's that you wanted to ID someone - so bad - That I just picked anyone? I'm right about that guy, Kelly.
Just like I was right about the make of the stolen car, - the partial license - All right, Brandon, you're right.
You're right about everything.
Misread the green.
Amateur mistake.
Okay, hotshot, you try it.
No, thanks.
Dad, uh, we have something to talk about.
Sure, what's on your mind? Well, there's some people making charges.
I know there's a good explanation.
You talking about that garment business again? I mean, you just told me about it yesterday.
Yeah, well I need a couple of answers.
Okay.
Okay, what are these charges? no worker's comp Oh, wait a minute, those are labor code violations.
The people who own the business are liable for those, not me.
Yeah, see, that's where the confusion is for me, Dad.
You see, the County Registrar's Office lists Sandtrap Properties as the owner.
Of the building, sure.
Of Soho Mix & Match.
Well, on paper, maybe.
Hey, look, I operate a complicated business, I got investments all over the place.
Sometimes I don't even know which offices I'm supposed to go to.
Either you own the sweatshops or you don't.
- It's not that complicated.
- An honest businessman can't turn around these days without getting tangled up into some politically incorrect snafu.
One minute you're investing in a rental property, the next minute you're playing nanny to 44 immigrant workers.
How'd you know it was 44 workers? Steve I'm sure we can find a way to do the right thing here.
Well, that's never been my strong suit, has it, Dad? You should know that more than anyone, always telling me what a screw-up I am, insisting that I grow up, take responsibility for my actions.
Well, now it's me telling you.
Except we're talking about the real world here, not some school prank.
That's all the more reason.
Now, I intend to do the right thing.
The question here is, do you? I'm sorry, Dave, but I'm gonna have to bill you the time.
Ah, here they come.
You're late.
Whatever.
Go ahead, set up.
Here you go.
Oh, virgin card.
Yeah, check out that magnetic strip.
Never been swiped.
Yeah, well, don't forget who helped you when you were getting started.
Oh, your name's tattooed on my chest.
You guys set? Yeah, we've been ready since 3:00.
You cost me two hours of overtime.
Hey, um, Brandon, you you know, I-l could stay if you want me to.
No, that's all right, I'm gonna be here late.
First thing in the morning will be fine.
I'll see you tomorrow.
- Oh, hey, Donna.
- Hey.
Hey.
So I waited all day.
Eluvia never showed.
Listen to this.
Your name is? Eluvia Alvarenga.
Eluvia was here? Yep.
I need food, need rent.
Husband is dead.
Okay, just take it slow.
Tell me about Soho Mix & Match.
How much do you get an hour? No hour.
Piecework.
I work 16 hours a day, no overtime.
They no like your work, you get nothing.
Sometimes they say they no like, then use anyway.
It's everything we need, right? Mm-hmm.
Pretty amazing stuff, Steve.
Yeah, that's why it's gonna be a great story.
You know, Steve, I could write this without mentioning Rush.
I appreciate that.
But he knew something about it.
I don't know how much or for how long, but he knew something.
Just tell it straight.
You sure? Yeah, yeah.
And put in it that he said he'd fix anything that's wrong.
You got him to agree to that? Yeah.
I'm on it, partner.
You did a good thing, Steve.
I hope Carly and Zach aren't too bummed about missing Magic Mountain.
Boat's over at the supply dock.
I'm just on my way over there.
Okay, um then I'll be quick about what I came to say.
I just came to say, uh you're completely wrong for me.
I don't like the way you live or - what you do - Or that I'm broke.
Or how you behave.
Or even where you do your laundry.
Let's just speed things up to the end, then.
I got a lot of work to do before shipping out.
Okay.
All right, the end.
It's really hard for me to say.
Get somebody to replace you.
Please, Noah.
I really don't want you to go.
What's gonna change if I stay? I don't know.
I But if you leave now we're never gonna find out.
Come here.
You were right.
I am afraid.
So am I.
I'm sorry.
It's not good enough.
All right, well, at least let me apologize to Zach.
He may not forgive me, but at least he'll see what someone's supposed to do when they screw up, right? Hey, Z-man.
Guess you don't want to have anything to do with me.
I don't blame you.
I know it hurts when someone you count on lets you down.
Especially if it's a grownup.
They're supposed to know better, right? A grownup let me down today, too.
I'm sorry about Magic Mountain, buddy.
Zachary, I hope someday you could forgive me.
If you don't, I'll understand.
Are you gonna forgive the guy that let you down? I'm gonna try.
It's never gonna end, is it? They're never going to catch the guy.
You okay? Yeah.
You're having that dream again, weren't you? Yeah.
Brandon, you got to give yourself a break.
It wasn't your fault.
Well, you know that, and I know that.
But my subconscious is having a little harder time accepting it.
There's nothing you could have done.
One of those bullets probably had your name on it.
I wish those guys would have had better aim.
Don't say things like that.
Get this through your thick male ego.
You are not the bad guy.
They are.
Thank God I'm in love with a woman with a degree in psychology.
Child psychology- Even better.
Lineup's the day after tomorrow.
We could postpone, if you're not ready.
No.
I want to get it over with.
You sure? Yeah.
If I don't, it's going to kill me.
It'll kill us.
It'll be okay, baby.
It's going to be okay.
Mr.
Parish, thanks for seeing me again.
I apologize for not calling first.
It's always a pleasure seeing you, Donna.
Your new designs are sensational.
You'll be hearing from us real soon.
Great.
You know the way out, don't you? Yes, I do.
- Thanks again.
- Thank you.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Hi.
Hey.
I thought we could talk again.
I know you were in a hurry the other day.
I have to work now.
No.
Listen.
Nothing is going to change around here until someone talks about the abuses, about the problems.
No, no.
No problems.
Everything is good.
I have to work now.
I know you probably can't talk here.
So, maybe you could give me a call or you could come by.
I don't speak Spanish.
Here.
Lost? Yes.
Lam.
I have got two words for you.
Magic Mountain.
They've got a roller coaster there that goes up like ten stories.
And then it drops you straight back down.
But you hang weightless for, like, six seconds.
It's the coolest thing.
What do you say? I have two words for you no way.
Oh, come on.
Zach will love it.
Zach will miss school.
Miss school? The kid's in first grade.
What's he going to miss, Advanced Spitwad? I could teach him that.
I have no doubt.
Well, isn't there a height requirement or something, anyway? I'm going to put lifts in his shoes.
And I thought you weren't a good influence.
That's a yes, isn't it? That's an "I'll think about it.
" How are you going to take time off work? I'm the publisher.
I'll just give myself a clay off.
Ah.
Why don't you guys grab a booth? Hey, what's up, guys? - Hi.
- Hey, bud.
Uh, could you take special care of my friends over there, please? - I live to serve.
- Thank you.
If it isn't Das Band.
From what Donna tells me, those guys should be wearing jack boots and brown shirts.
I can't believe Donna's telling people they're bigots.
She said she heard one of them saying something anti-Semitic.
Steve, I've been working with them for a week straight, all right? We just pulled an all-nighter working on their demo tape.
If they were jerks, I'd know about it.
Like I said, they look like righteous dudes to me.
See you.
Hey, uh, you wouldn't happen to have an extra 50 on you, would you? I left my wallet at home.
What do I look like, an ATM? I'm as tapped as you are.
What'd ya come up with? Nothing.
Her name's Eluvia.
Not much to go on.
Good news is, I did get a line on the owner of the building.
Hmm.
Sandtrap Properties.
What about the owner of Soho Mix & Match? Nothing there.
Paper trail of holding companies.
I did get a listing of the fire code and sanitation violations, though.
The place is a real tenement.
If you could give me a hand, we may be able to get a line on the real owner.
Yeah, I'll just have Valerie cover my afternoon appointment.
Ooh.
Mmm, hello.
Hungry? COOPER? You recognized my voice.
That's a good sign.
Well, it's good business, makes the customer feel important.
Oh, so that's all I am now? A customer? Well, then if you want to make me feel really important, have breakfast with me.
You know, I'm a very busy woman.
I can't just drop everything and run off.
Sure, you can.
I could pick you up there in a heartbeat.
Look, it's really tempting, but Yeah, I know, you got someone coming over.
No, I don't.
What are you, psychic? Hi.
Uh, hi.
Young, dark, handsome? He's not your boyfriend, is he? No, he's, um Come on in.
Oh, sure, I'd love to see your place.
No, stay right there.
Trouble making your mind up, huh? No.
Come in.
Hope you don't mind, Brandon said I could use the washer and dryer.
Oh, okay, um, it's in the kitchen, first door on the right.
Uh, what's the limo doing out front? Oh, it's just a client of mine.
Nice job, getting chauffeured around town all clay in a limo.
Look, I know we've been avoiding each other, but while the machine's eating my laundry how about breakfast? Breakfast? Uh, I can't.
Why not? Oh, no, not you.
Who? You know, this is really not a good time.
I can wait.
Uh, deal with Mr.
Duffel Bag.
I gotta make a call to London.
Okay, I-I'll call you back.
So what's the, uh, sudden urge to do laundry? Well, it's kind of hard to do it out at sea.
I took the offer.
To skipper that 72-footer back to Hawaii.
Oh, I thought you were just thinking about it.
So when? Couple of days.
I got nothing to hold me back.
Yeah? London's busy.
I'm still free for breakfast.
Okay, I'll be right there.
Listen, I gotta go.
Um, if I don't this client's gonna be history.
So but we really need to talk.
Slow Dance.
That's the name of the boat.
Slip as.
Okay, I'll find you.
Not after 6:00, you won't.
We'll be fueling up.
Hey, stranger.
Kelly.
Why are you dressed like that? How should I be dressed? For a day on a boat.
Sailing? I'll be right back.
Sorry, it's business.
Hey, what's up? Well, I'm still on this sweatshop thing.
Can you cover for me with Mrs.
Van Dyke? Donna, I'm not the personal schlepper you are.
Look, I already picked out everything.
All you have to do is pick up the clothes at my place, take them to her, she'll try 'em on like some, hate most.
It's a whole performance type of thing.
Just take good notes and we'll go over them later, is that okay? Okay.
I'll give it a try.
Great.
You're a life saver, Val.
Oh, well.
We can still have a quick breakfast.
Just not where I'd planned.
Where was that? San Francisco.
Yeah, tell Brandon that I got his messages.
Yes, Terri, all four.
Yeah, I'm at the marina with Noah.
He has the number.
Okay, bye- Four calls.
It's cute.
The knot's called a bowline.
Hmm? It's this end, yeah.
Rabbit up through the hole.
Wow.
Yeah, he's been, uh, keeping pretty close tabs.
Well, I would, too.
I just wish he wouldn't worry so much, you know? He'll lighten up when the case is over and these guys who shot you are put away.
Yeah.
You still worried about the police lineup tomorrow, huh? I told Detective Woods that I don't remember anything about the shooting, but he said that maybe if I see the guy it'll help jog my memory- Want me to go with you guys? Oh, no.
You've already done so much for us.
I haven't done anything.
My point exactly.
When I lost my memory about Brandon, you could've taken advantage.
But you didn't.
It's my proudest achievement.
Believe me.
Well, looks like there's pretty good money in the slumlord business.
We don't know that yet.
Won't you have a seat? I'll be right with you.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
Don Rush Sanders? How do we tell Steve that his Dad owns a sweatshop? I have no idea.
For what I'm paying her, I think Ms.
Martin might've worked out her schedule to accommodate me.
Though I have to say, she does have an eye.
Well, she means well, but she's never run a business like I have.
Defending your partner, very admirable.
Oh, I'm not defending her.
Uh, why don't you try this one? You know, I think it's all right to go off on flights of fancy sometimes but A businesswoman can not afford to be frivolous.
Mrs.
Van Dyke, I wouldn't say this just to anybody but Donna's gotten herself involved with of all things, a sweatshop.
Sweatshop? I will not wear clothes that came from a sweatshop.
My God, I've got a closet full of furs I can't even be seen in.
No, I picked these out at the finest You picked them out? You should never let someone else take credit for your talent.
You may be a modern woman, but you have to learn not to be so bashful.
Unzip me.
Well, I guess I just grew up with a strong sense of loyalty.
Being loyal is one thing, Valerie.
Being used is another.
Well, okay, thanks for calling The Beverly Beat.
Hello.
- Hi.
- Hi.
So, we found out the height requirement for the rides is 48 inches.
And I'm 49.
- Yes! - Yes! Which means you won't have to commit a felony, after all.
What's a felony? A felony is when you take a six-year-old kid to an amusement park and don't take him on all the rides.
You wouldn't commit a felony, would you, Mommy? Uh, you see that really neat desk over there? Wanna go mess it up? Better yet, how about I help you make a headline? Cool.
Oh, we're gonna have a blast! We'll get on that roller coaster Steve We'll just go straight up in the air and when we - come down, all the blood - Steve Thanks.
I can't remember the last time I saw him so excited.
Cool.
- Hey, guys- - Hey.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Uh, we gotta talk to you.
You know, I was just on my way out.
Come on, Zach.
Terri's putting me in the headline.
"Zach Rules!" Oh, we'll have to read all about it later.
I'll pick you up at The Peach Pit tomorrow at 10:00.
Don't be late, Z-man.
Don't worry, he'll be ready at 8:00.
Let me guess.
Late-breaking news? Steve, um, you ever hear of Sandtrap Properties? Yeah.
That's one of my father's companies.
Then I guess the best thing is to just tell you.
Tell me what? Sandtrap owns the sweatshop building.
Donna, my father owns properties all over town.
Just because he owns the building doesn't mean he has anything to do with what the tenants are doing in it.
Maybe, but it doesn't look maintained at all.
My father doesn't run a sweatshop, Donna.
Steve, we're not accusing, but it does make sense that the landlord would know about the fire and sanitation violations.
He's been cited.
You are accusing.
We still have some checking to do.
No, we don't have any checking to do.
I will do the checking.
I'm sure it's gonna be nothing.
Here, dude Just let it go.
Let it go.
Bring it up a little bit.
Guys, tha-that was it, that was perfect! That was killer.
Do you want to hear something really killer? We got this new song we've been working on called "Prophesy.
" It's a little raw, but that's kind of the way we like it.
Are you ready? - One, two - Uh, guys, I really want to hear the song, but, uh, what do you say we finish up the stuff we already know works? All right.
You know what, uh, take five.
Okay.
Five's just about all you got left.
All we need is another hour and we'll be outta here.
No problem.
Lucky there's no one booked in behind you.
Wonderful.
But I need to collect up front.
UP front? You know I'm good for it.
You've heard these guys.
We're on the Yellow Brick Road here.
Yeah, I know, but it's a crowded road.
Look, I don't make the rules.
Here.
This the one that kicked back on me before? Um, yeah, it might be.
You know, as soon as, uh, we're done, I'll bring - another one back.
- Sorry, man.
My hands are tied.
What's up, boss? Uh, nothing, um, the studio's all booked up, we're out of time.
We'll be back tomorrow.
3100's yours if you want it, man.
But you gotta handle it before you start.
Thanks.
- Handle what? - Just some, uh, release forms.
Is 3:00 - cool for you? - Yeah, but I gotta be somewhere at 6:00, so, uh, just make sure you tell the homeboy that we're not working on African time.
To tell you the truth, I didn't even know there was a garment factory in there.
Ernie manages all my downtown properties for me.
Well, good, 'cause you know, we got this lead and we gotta check up on it.
Of course you do.
I don't like people being exploited any more than you do.
I'll check into it myself.
If any of my tenants are violating the labor code, not paying overtime, whatever, I'll, uh, I'll make them shape up.
Good.
Thanks.
Uh, you know, allegedly, there's some building code violations.
Yeah, well, it's all those downtown buildings.
We're continually fixing things up.
It may look a little funky, but it all works.
And it's safe.
- Well, that's what's important.
- Mm-hmm.
Don't you worry, leave everything to me.
I'll make sure nothing illegal is going on.
You're being straight with me, right, Dad? Completely.
Okay, I'm sorry I asked.
Hello? I called Mrs.
Van Dyke.
She said it went great.
Yeah, she loved everything.
Not only that, she gave us a referral.
A Mrs.
Jordan.
Th-That's great.
Yeah, the only problem is, she wants to see me tomorrow and I can't.
Can you cover for me? Look, Donna, I don't mind covering for you in a pinch, but to put it bluntly, I don't know why we're splitting the proceeds.
Oh, no, no, the fee is all yours.
Okay, listen, um, I'm kind of in a rush, so can you leave the information on my machine? Sure.
Wait, Val, are you okay? Yeah, it's just, uh Donna, how do you know it's right between you and David? Right like Well, meant to be.
Like you guys belong together.
Well, I know we belong together because of the way I feel when we're not.
You feel empty.
Yeah, completely.
You and Noah? Yeah.
But if he only had money like Cooper.
I'm sick of being poor.
Listen, um, I gotta go.
Bye.
God.
So, how about dinner? You know, you gotta stop coming by here without calling.
I called this morning.
Look, I'm-I'm really late.
I gotta go, it's important.
More important than dinner at The Mark Hopkins? San Francisco? The jet's fueled and ready.
Where the hell are you, Val? Well, it's like I said, he owns the building but he doesn't know what's going on.
What's this? It's a document I got from the County Clerk.
Sandtrap Properties not only owns the building, it's also listed as one of the owners of Soho Mix & Match.
SQ? So, we're not just talking about building codes.
Rush is also liable for any sanitation and labor violations, as well.
Ah, it's some corporate thing.
I'm sure there's a zillion reasons why some bureaucracy would list Sandtrap as one of the owners.
We just need one.
You're not gonna mention my father in this, are you? I'm reporting who the owners of Soho Mix & Match are.
Sandtrap Properties is one of the owners.
Rush Sanders is the CEO.
Bran, you can't do that.
A lot of people are being mistreated here, Steve.
Donna saw one person get a little steam burn.
That one person was a kid! Oh, please, spare me the sermon.
We both know this isn't about some kid.
Really? What's it about, Steve? Circulation? Notoriety? The L.
A.
Times turned you down for a job, didn't they? Well, a big expose like this would be your way of showing them they were wrong, wouldn't it? You're way off base.
Maybe.
But maybe you want to succeed so badly you don't care who gets hurt along the way.
I don't like doing this.
Then don't do it.
- I have to! - Then keep my father's name out of it! I don't think I can.
Hey! What's going on? Nothing.
We've, uh, just been operating on such different schedules lately, I haven't seen you much.
Wow, smells good.
Swordfish, asparagus, mashed potatoes.
Give me five minutes, okay? Oh, boy, looks like the post office finally figured out where I live.
Yeah, along with bill collectors, junk mailers.
Can you believe that whole stack is one day's worth of catalogs and easy credit offers? Let me throw that crap away.
So, how'd the demo turn out? Uh, we, we didn't finish.
Did you run out of time? Yeah, something like that.
You know, just 'cause someone says something a little off color doesn't make him a bigot.
- I don't believe that.
- Devin's under a lot of stress.
All right? I gotta believe that's why he says those things.
I don't care about Devin.
Well, Steve told me what you've been saying about him.
David, I want you to do well.
I'm just not sure I want you to do well with him.
Well, at least the guy I work with doesn't operate sweatshops.
Yeah, the difference is, I'm doing something about it.
You know, I'm not really hungry.
I think I'm just gonna go to bed.
How long have you been here? Awhile.
It's okay.
I was just practicing this knot that Noah taught me.
Did he walk you up from the boat? Yes, he did.
Brandon, would you relax? Sorry, I'm just concerned, that's all.
I know you are, but I'm fine, okay? In fact, I'm even ready for tomorrow.
It shouldn't be too bad.
Go in, point at the guy, put him away for 25 to life, go home.
If I remember.
You'll remember.
You remembered everything else.
Everything else I wanted to remember.
This I would rather forget.
Kel, this is gonna end, I promise.
My God, what happened here? Uh, I was, I was taking the trash out, and the bag broke.
You know, we should really get those double-strength ones.
Yeah, whatever.
Uh, listen, before I forget, Devin called while you were in the bathroom.
He wanted to make sure you were still on for 3:00.
And he was rude about it.
He's just a little on edge about the demo.
But believe me, the music's well worth the aggravation.
Well, you know how I feel about it.
Yeah, I do.
And I really don't feel like arguing about it this morning.
David Are, are we okay? Look, last night was my fault, okay? You cooked a really nice dinner, and I blew it off.
I'm sorry.
It's not even about last night.
I just feel like we never have time to talk anymore.
I just I really need to get this band up and running.
Then everything will level out, I promise.
I hope you're right.
Bye.
Bye.
Hi.
Uh, yeah, I'm calling about this instant credit application you sent me.
Right.
Um, what do I have to do to get this activated today? Whoop.
Where's Steve? I told you we're early, honey.
He'll be here.
All work and no play makes Steve a dull boy.
He's as sharp as they get.
He'll be here.
Where'd you get this? Chk-chk-chk-chk! He's really teed off that we're doing this story.
Steve's just being defensive because of his dad.
I know, but there's also something in what he said.
And it's an important story to tell.
Even if it hurts Steve? Yeah, even if.
Is that Eluvia? No, but I think one of them was with her yesterday.
Excuse me.
Hi.
Do you remember me? I'm looking for Eluvia.
Um Oh, please, I really need to talk to her.
Eluvia not here.
Well, do you know where she lives? No.
-You can trust me.
I really need to talk I don't know where she is.
I can't stick around here much longer.
I've gotta meet Kelly at the police station.
I know.
I think I'm just gonna stick it out here.
All right, I'll see you at the paper later.
Brandon We're doing the right thing here.
See you later.
Hi, can I help you? Brandon Walsh? Oh, um, he's not in, but you can leave a message if you'd like.
Miss Donna give me paper, write his name.
Do you work at that Soho, um What's the name? Hold down the fort, okay? Soho Mix & Match.
Oh, that's Brandon's bid for Pulitzer Prize.
I'm outta here.
Boss fire me for talking to Miss Donna.
I say nothing.
Oh, honey, sweetie, here.
Don't It's okay.
It's okay.
Terri, uh, maybe a glass of water, too.
Yeah, sure.
I never say nothing.
How long we work, for pennies.
No go to the bathroom when we want.
It's okay, it's okay.
Where are you from? El Salvador.
Come here, try make a better life.
I'll tell you what.
Let's start at the beginning.
I'm gonna record this, okay? Okay.
Your name is? Eluvia Alvarenga.
I need food, need rent.
Husband is dead.
Okay, just take it slow.
Hi.
Hey.
Listen, um, about last night.
Uh, I was on my way over and No need for an explanation.
I got your message loud and clear.
So then Why'd you come? In a word: Laundry.
Kelly said she'd, uh, leave it in the dining room.
Ah.
Nice flowers.
Yeah, they're Kelly's.
Wow, Brandon really goes all out, huh? Must be nice to have someone that cares for you like that.
I wouldn't know.
No, I guess not.
Noah, wait, okay? This is dumb.
So when you coming back? Year.
A couple months.
Never.
You can't stay away from me that long.
Try me.
It wouldn't have worked, you know.
No, maybe not.
But you were too afraid to find out.
Afraid to find out what? Would I have stayed if you asked me.
Part of me hopes that nothing comes back in there.
Isn't that awful? No.
Either way, when this is done we move on.
You ready? Guess so.
Uh, can't have you in the room with her.
Procedure.
I'll be all right.
Right over there.
There you are.
Now, they're not gonna be able to see me, right? They can't see you, hear you, or get anywhere near you.
You're perfectly safe here.
Let's do this.
Take your time, Ms.
Taylor.
Be sure.
He's not here.
Kelly, are you sure it's not number one? I'm positive.
Hey, you okay? Yeah, I remembered everything.
At least you were able to ID the guy.
NO, I didn't.
But I thought you said Brandon, he wasn't in there.
The guy I picked wasn't in there? Yeah, yeah, absolutely.
Look, I gotta tell you, um, eyewitness lD's are not foolproof.
Kelly, that's the guy.
I'll never forget his face.
Neither will I.
Not anymore.
You know, I gotta tell you, the DA might drop the case.
But that's the guy.
I'm not saying it isn't.
But without the victim corroborating, this guy can walk.
What did you want me to do, Brandon? Lie? No, Kelly, I didn't want you to lie.
You know what? I just went through hell in there.
I don't appreciate being punished for it.
I'm just frustrated, okay, Kel? I mean, you have to admit that an immediate ID by someone who didn't go through the trauma of getting shot and didn't have amnesia for almost a month is worth a lot more than the one you gave in there.
It's like the detective said, your mind can play tricks on you.
Exactly.
And whose mind has been going through hoops lately, - yours or mine? - Brandon, you've been under a lot of stress, too.
Or did you forget about your nightmares? Or maybe it's that you wanted to ID someone - so bad - That I just picked anyone? I'm right about that guy, Kelly.
Just like I was right about the make of the stolen car, - the partial license - All right, Brandon, you're right.
You're right about everything.
Misread the green.
Amateur mistake.
Okay, hotshot, you try it.
No, thanks.
Dad, uh, we have something to talk about.
Sure, what's on your mind? Well, there's some people making charges.
I know there's a good explanation.
You talking about that garment business again? I mean, you just told me about it yesterday.
Yeah, well I need a couple of answers.
Okay.
Okay, what are these charges? no worker's comp Oh, wait a minute, those are labor code violations.
The people who own the business are liable for those, not me.
Yeah, see, that's where the confusion is for me, Dad.
You see, the County Registrar's Office lists Sandtrap Properties as the owner.
Of the building, sure.
Of Soho Mix & Match.
Well, on paper, maybe.
Hey, look, I operate a complicated business, I got investments all over the place.
Sometimes I don't even know which offices I'm supposed to go to.
Either you own the sweatshops or you don't.
- It's not that complicated.
- An honest businessman can't turn around these days without getting tangled up into some politically incorrect snafu.
One minute you're investing in a rental property, the next minute you're playing nanny to 44 immigrant workers.
How'd you know it was 44 workers? Steve I'm sure we can find a way to do the right thing here.
Well, that's never been my strong suit, has it, Dad? You should know that more than anyone, always telling me what a screw-up I am, insisting that I grow up, take responsibility for my actions.
Well, now it's me telling you.
Except we're talking about the real world here, not some school prank.
That's all the more reason.
Now, I intend to do the right thing.
The question here is, do you? I'm sorry, Dave, but I'm gonna have to bill you the time.
Ah, here they come.
You're late.
Whatever.
Go ahead, set up.
Here you go.
Oh, virgin card.
Yeah, check out that magnetic strip.
Never been swiped.
Yeah, well, don't forget who helped you when you were getting started.
Oh, your name's tattooed on my chest.
You guys set? Yeah, we've been ready since 3:00.
You cost me two hours of overtime.
Hey, um, Brandon, you you know, I-l could stay if you want me to.
No, that's all right, I'm gonna be here late.
First thing in the morning will be fine.
I'll see you tomorrow.
- Oh, hey, Donna.
- Hey.
Hey.
So I waited all day.
Eluvia never showed.
Listen to this.
Your name is? Eluvia Alvarenga.
Eluvia was here? Yep.
I need food, need rent.
Husband is dead.
Okay, just take it slow.
Tell me about Soho Mix & Match.
How much do you get an hour? No hour.
Piecework.
I work 16 hours a day, no overtime.
They no like your work, you get nothing.
Sometimes they say they no like, then use anyway.
It's everything we need, right? Mm-hmm.
Pretty amazing stuff, Steve.
Yeah, that's why it's gonna be a great story.
You know, Steve, I could write this without mentioning Rush.
I appreciate that.
But he knew something about it.
I don't know how much or for how long, but he knew something.
Just tell it straight.
You sure? Yeah, yeah.
And put in it that he said he'd fix anything that's wrong.
You got him to agree to that? Yeah.
I'm on it, partner.
You did a good thing, Steve.
I hope Carly and Zach aren't too bummed about missing Magic Mountain.
Boat's over at the supply dock.
I'm just on my way over there.
Okay, um then I'll be quick about what I came to say.
I just came to say, uh you're completely wrong for me.
I don't like the way you live or - what you do - Or that I'm broke.
Or how you behave.
Or even where you do your laundry.
Let's just speed things up to the end, then.
I got a lot of work to do before shipping out.
Okay.
All right, the end.
It's really hard for me to say.
Get somebody to replace you.
Please, Noah.
I really don't want you to go.
What's gonna change if I stay? I don't know.
I But if you leave now we're never gonna find out.
Come here.
You were right.
I am afraid.
So am I.
I'm sorry.
It's not good enough.
All right, well, at least let me apologize to Zach.
He may not forgive me, but at least he'll see what someone's supposed to do when they screw up, right? Hey, Z-man.
Guess you don't want to have anything to do with me.
I don't blame you.
I know it hurts when someone you count on lets you down.
Especially if it's a grownup.
They're supposed to know better, right? A grownup let me down today, too.
I'm sorry about Magic Mountain, buddy.
Zachary, I hope someday you could forgive me.
If you don't, I'll understand.
Are you gonna forgive the guy that let you down? I'm gonna try.
It's never gonna end, is it? They're never going to catch the guy.