Melrose Place s02e06 Episode Script

Do you want some orange juice? I thought we were almost out.
We were.
Oh.
Would you? This is a nice dress.
Big day or something? Mmm.
Big, no.
Long, yes.
I got a couple of statistical reports due and a three-hour presentation this afternoon.
How about eight hours of useless fact-checking? The subject L.
A.
's best accountants.
You win.
We could break up the monotony, find a cozy spot for lunch.
Oh, what an interesting prospect.
Hey, hey, break it up.
You got company.
Morning.
What's up? Um, I haven't gotten moved back into my old place yet, and I was wondering if maybe I could borrow a couple of things.
Name it.
Some cereal and some milk.
Sure thing.
I was wondering if I could, uh, get a bowl, too.
While you're at it A spoon.
Why don't you just sit down and eat? Thanks.
The stupid thing is I was only living with Jo for a couple of weeks.
Now I can't get the hang of being on my own.
You know, like grocery and laundry You miss her, don't you? No.
Why do you ask? Well, I got to go.
Come by at 1:00? I'll be there.
Bye, Jake.
Bye.
I got to hand it to you.
You guys make it look easy.
You know what it is, we're both willing to respect each other's choices.
That's the key.
Want some coffee? Yeah.
And, um, save the advice.
It's great.
Thanks.
Jo! Is there a meeting I don't know about? No.
I actually just came to see Amanda.
Come here.
Is something wrong? Well, sort of.
I came to quit the campaign.
What? Why? Look.
It's been hard without Jake, you know? Really hard.
But working with him isn't exactly going to be a piece of cake.
I really thought it was gonna work out with you guys.
Some things just aren't meant to be.
Is she in? Yeah.
First door on the right.
I hope she understands.
I don't understand.
I just don't think I have an eye for this kind of shooting.
Maybe it would be smarter if you went with someone else.
Someone with more commercial experience.
Jo, the reason we got this campaign off the ground was because of the shots you took of Jake, not anyone else's.
So why don't you tell me what this is really about.
Okay, all right.
I'll be honest with you.
Ever since our break-up, Jake and I It's just going to be awkward and tense, and I'm not sure I'm up to it.
I can certainly sympathize, but sometimes we have to be adults about this sort of thing.
Especially when we've signed contracts.
And unfortunately, I can't let you out of yours, not at this late a date.
I see.
But you know what they say Coal under pressure produces diamonds.
Which is the page where I sign away my firstborn? Sign here and here.
Think about what you're doing, Jane, and whether or not it's really fair.
That's exactly why I'm here, Michael In the interest of fairness.
Oh, no, no.
This goes way above what you deserve, Jane.
This is about revenge, a woman scorned No.
This is about betrayal.
Oh, come on.
Half my take-home pay for two years? Whew.
That's greed.
Pure and simple.
Actually, you're lucky it's not for longer.
Well, listen to you.
Who'd have thought you'd turn out to be such a gold digger.
That's enough, Dr.
Mancini.
You shut the hell up.
This is between me and my Your what, Michael? You know We're almost finished here.
Why don't you wait for me outside? You may be getting what you want, but you are going to earn every penny you force me to put in your pocket, Jane.
Every penny.
He's a real charmer.
Yeah, I used to think so.
The final judgment will be ready to sign in a few weeks.
Jane, you have a couple of things to hold onto.
One, the pain diminishes in time.
And two, you've done the right thing, no question.
Yeah.
Listen, in the best of all possible worlds, you'll never have to use my services again.
But I hope we can keep in touch anyway.
Thank you.
You've been really great.
And any time you want to talk, you just call.
You've got my number.
Even if it's not about your divorce.
Thanks, Robert.
Dr.
Nelson to the pharmacy.
Katya, I was looking for you in family practice.
I was wondering if you could sneak away for a little cappuccino break.
I can't.
Thanks anyway.
Look, I'll buy, even though you're the doctor.
Hey, listen, I thought you were working swing shift.
Aren't you off-duty right now? You could say that.
The hospital had to let me go.
What? Kind of sudden, isn't it? Couldn't they give you more time? They've already got a new intern coming into the program from India.
And, as for me, I'm on my third extension.
That's the limit.
So what happens next? I mean, what do you do? Follow the original plan Go back to Russia.
I don't know why I'm upset.
It's not like I did not know it was coming.
Maybe I believed a miracle would happen.
Nurse Lewis to OR one.
Nurse Lewis to OR one.
There they'll be, working together and hating every minute of it.
And the irony is they're miserable apart.
It's 90 degrees out and I still have to wear this stupid thing.
It makes absolutely no sense.
Well, maybe the shoot'll bring them back around.
You know, weird circumstances sometimes does that.
Look at us, for example.
Sure, we're completely happy now.
But think of all the time we lost arguing and not being direct or honest with each other.
Although we did spend more time split up than together.
Somehow Jo and Jake have got to get past their pride.
That's the only thing keeping them apart.
It's not something anybody can tell them.
They have to figure it out for themselves.
Like we did.
Right.
Maybe they just need a little nudge.
My thoughts exactly.
I hope you guys don't think that just 'cause I mooched breakfast from you this morning I'm some kind of a charity case for meals.
We'll be needing four.
Si, senor.
Really? Who? What is going on? You got to be kidding.
Now, we know you're not together as a couple, but we're all still friends, right? Come on, sit down.
Have some good conversation, a nice meal, margaritas.
It'll be nice.
It'll give us all a chance to reconnect.
I hear the chile verde is good.
How are the tamales? Great.
Great.
So, how's the old apartment? Fine.
How's yours? Good.
Good.
Bigger certainly.
So, Alison was telling me about something she read the other day.
Right, right.
It was, um, an article on relationships, and it said that the most common problem with couples today is lack of communication.
Oh, what an idea.
You mean conversing with each other? It's funny.
Our problem was a little too much communication.
I guess that's what happens, though, when you become business partners, too.
Meaning what, exactly? Money changes things, especially when it's yours.
Maybe we should order.
You know, it's just like you to blame this on me when it was your pride who caused all the problems.
Anybody want appetizers? I'm wrong.
It was your money and your fear of intimacy that messed things up.
Oh, okay, all right, fine.
All my fault, all of it.
Finally, she admits it.
Here's to that! Yeah! Go to hell, Jake.
Right back at you, babe.
Thank you for the invite.
Nice try.
I'm leaving.
Jo, wait! Just Why don't we just give it a rest.
It's over, Syd.
Are you okay? Mm-hmm.
You're coming to the movies.
Look, you probably need to be around other people right now.
Syd, sitting in a dark room with a bunch of strangers hardly qualifies as being around people.
Then I'll stay home.
I mean, here you just went through this thing, and I'm supposed to be here for you.
I mean, what are sisters for? You know what? Don't worry about it.
You go ahead.
I insist.
I will be fine.
All right, but I'm coming home right after.
Okay.
Are you sure? Positive.
Okay.
Bye.
Nikki, careful! Nikki's like a hummingbird.
She goes 100 miles an hour.
Everything is interesting.
Everything is colorful and bright.
Almost too much to choose from.
And that's why you don't want to leave right now? I came here with every intention of returning, but understand something, Matt.
In Russia there's no future for her.
Just a life of very little opportunity, of struggle, and that's the way for everyone.
And you think that in this country I'd give anything to have my daughter's worst problem be too many choices.
What if you got another job in a different facility? No time.
The 30-day grace period is almost up, and I never thought to apply anywhere else.
I only wish I had met you sooner, so she could've known you.
Oh, it's not too late.
I hear a little of me goes a very long way.
So, do you like hot dogs? Well, I'd be un-American if I didn't.
Well, they're Nikki's favorite.
Want to have dinner with us tonight? If I can bring a batch of my world-famous potato salad, yes.
Gosh.
A man who can cook.
I miss you already.
Can we do this again? Can you scoot back in the seat a little bit, please? If I sit back there, it's going to look stupid.
Well, if you don't, my shot's off-center.
Then move your camera.
Oh, that's brilliant.
Only, I'm the photographer here.
Would you drop your New York attitude just for a second? New York attitude? I've got an idea.
We'll make Jake a little cooler and make the shot considerably hotter.
There sexy, cool, dangerous.
What do you think? So I guess we're shooting an underwear ad now.
That's it.
I'm out of here.
I don't need this crap.
Oh, like I do? You gu this is ridiculous.
Come on.
Jake.
I'm not a piece of meat.
Let me explain to you how modeling works.
You are fawned over, you are fussed with, you are made to look good for the camera.
That is what your body was hired for.
It's the nature of the beast.
It's not my nature.
Is it your nature to renege on contracts? No, but I'm not gonna let you guys make me look like some centerfold and I not gonna stand there and be ordered around like some stupid little kid by her or by you, do you get that? Yeah, I got it.
And I'll speak with Jo.
Um, so why don't you put this back on, and let's get back to work? So does everybody know? I mean, has she gone around bad-mouthing me? Well, she hasn't exactly put you up for sainthood.
That tears it.
I can't believe this.
It's not right.
She gets my money, my friends.
Whoa, that part of it doesn't have to happen unless you let it.
I can't exactly show up at the old homestead, you know.
That's Jane's territory now.
So hook up with everybody somewhere else.
This is L.
A.
, after all, you know? You're right.
It is.
Oh, Kim.
Now, what's more L.
A.
than the beach? Kimberly, I just had this amazing idea, thanks to Matt.
I can't wait to hear it.
We're going to have a blowout, a party to celebrate my divorce for all my old friends and, you know, some new friends, too.
Michael, don't you think we ought to wait a little while before throwing any shindigs? What, and give Jane the chance to turn more people against me? No way.
We're going to do it this weekend.
This weekend? Yeah, it'll be simple.
Beer, music.
That's it.
What more do you need, right, Matt? Right.
So what do you say, hon? For me? Aw, you're the greatest.
This is going to be great! Oh, I just need you to do me one small favor.
Spread the word over at the building.
You want me to invite everyone? Well, you do live there, right? Thanks.
Dr.
Morgan, 4437.
Dr.
Morgan, 4437.
Looks like Michael's throwing a big bash down at the beach.
He wants us all to go.
Oh, you've got to be kidding! After everything that creep put Jane through, I can't believe he expects any of us to give him the time of day.
Well, remember that that creep came through for you with an operation when you couldn't afford it.
Billy, he cheated on Jane! He lied about it.
He lied about me.
What he did is unforgivable.
That's a little harsh.
Oh, so you think infidelity is A-okay.
No.
But I think it's possible to stay friends with both individuals when a couple splits up, no matter what the circumstances.
You're staying friends with both Jake and Jo.
That's different.
Jake never cheated on her.
Alison, people have affairs.
It happens.
You have to deal with it.
How can you be so casual about adultery? I'm not being casual.
Look, this is stupid.
Let's just drop it.
So when is this little mixer? Tomorrow night.
Well, you couldn't pay me to go, but it'll certainly be interesting to see who does.
Where did you get so good at this, over in Russia? No.
I was just a baby there.
Nikki, time for bed.
Put the game away, okay? Go on.
Oh! Thank you, sweetie.
'Night.
'Night.
She is terrific.
Actually, it's hereditary.
The whole Petrova family All terrific.
Have some coffee? Please.
Thank you.
I've only known you for a short time, and you've been a good friend to me, Matt.
I feel I can tell you anything, that we can be honest with each other.
I feel the same way.
I don't know how to explain to you.
In Russia, there is a line for everything.
Even for the most stale bread, there is a fight.
Everywhere is hunger and people who suffer, young and old.
You see, we were lucky to get out, like one in a million.
We get on that plane and we get back, there are no more chances.
I'm sorry.
I'm talking in circles.
No, no, no.
I understand.
I just wish there was something I could do.
This is $1,000.
It's all the money I'm able to get, and I want you to have it if would you marry me? What? I could pay you every week from my check.
Uh, if we were married, and I'm a permanent resident and my daughter, we could stay, and I could work.
I mean, this will be only for a while, maybe two years? We'll be very separate.
Katya, I don't want your money.
It's not a bribe.
It's compensation.
I don't care what it is.
I can't take it! I'm sorry.
I can't marry you.
I just can't.
Hi.
I'm probably the last person you wanted to see after spending the entire day with me.
No, no, you're not the last.
Can I come in? So, to what do I owe this honor? I want you to take a look at these.
You want a beer? I know you have mixed feelings about modeling, but I'm meeting my obligations.
Whether I photograph well or not doesn't matter to me much one way or the other.
Well, you didn't just photograph well.
You may not want to hear this, but I'm gonna tell you anyway.
You photographed great.
You're a natural.
Take it from a pro.
Yeah, right.
This may not be your first career choice, but your success in it could make all the difference in getting what you really want, like, say, another bike shop.
That Jo, she does do good work.
It's not about Jo.
It's about you.
You're the talent here.
And together, I think we can really propel you to the top of the field.
They're good.
So.
You going to Michael's party? Probably.
Yeah.
You? I'm thinking about it.
Maybe we ought to go together.
Maybe we should.
Oh! I can't believe you are going to Michael's party.
You're telling me I can't go? Billy, if I wanted to go somewhere and you didn't, I would respect that and not go.
But I wouldn't tell you to not go.
That would be your choice.
What? We can't occasionally have a disagreement? Of course we can, but not on major points.
Like whether or not we go to a party? Like whether or not to align ourselves with someone of Michael's character.
The guy didn't rob a bank.
Why are you being so stubborn about this? Because you're acting like we can't have our individual opinions.
All right.
Fine.
Have a great time.
And enjoy your individuality, because you're going alone.
Not really.
Matt's going.
Jake's going.
The men.
Figures.
Some kind of bonding thing, no doubt.
Alison.
Wait.
What are you going to do tonight? Make my own plans.
Hey! Hi, I'm sorry to come by so early.
That's all right.
Come on in.
Thanks.
What's up? Well, I assume you've heard about this party Michael's throwing.
Yeah.
You going? Jane, I'm your friend.
Of course, I used to be able to say that about everybody around here.
Well, if it's any consolation, I happen to know for a fact that Jo is not going either.
So the three of us should get together and do something fun.
I appreciate what you're doing, Alison, but the last thing I want right now is a pity party.
This is not us trying to make you feel better.
This is about friends wanting to have a good time by ourselves.
I I don't know.
We'll go get a bite to eat, maybe go dancing.
What ever we want.
It'll be a blast.
All right.
Let's do it.
Hey, Syd, we're going out tonight.
A bunch of wild women on the loose.
Do you want to come? I can't.
They're trying me out tonight at this restaurant.
I told them I had two years' experience.
Well, maybe we'll go there.
We'll leave a big tip.
No, don't.
I would be way too nervous if you guys were watching.
And I want to make a good impression.
All right.
Next time, then.
For sure.
Whew.
Hi.
Hi.
Did you get the chips? Yeah.
Three restaurant-size bags.
How's the guac coming? I don't know, I've been mashing it for half an hour.
It's still as lumpy as the moon's surface.
You know, it's a scorcher out there.
I'm going to have a little something to help cool me down.
Place looks great, babe.
Yeah, all we need to do is vacuum.
Man, look at this spread! Hors d'oeuvres and everything.
You know, you didn't have to go through all this trouble.
Could have had a caterer.
I can't afford a caterer, Michael.
Hi, thought I'd come by early and help you guys get ready.
Perfect.
That's very sweet of you, Syd.
How are you with the vacuum? Pretty good.
Can I have a sip? Sure.
Take it.
I'll get another.
Thanks.
Mmm.
And I brought over a batch of guacamole.
Oh, no! Did you make some, too? I sure did.
Well, you know, you never can have too much guacamole at a party.
Hey, Michael! Hey, Billy boy.
How you doing, man? Some shindig, huh? Yeah.
It's great! Who are all these mystery babes, friends of Kimberly's? Oh, no, no.
You spread the word around the hospital that a doctor's having a party, and they come running! I'm a lucky man, you know, because Jane would never let me have a party like this.
Hey, Tony, you cosmetic surgeon extraordinaire, you.
He seems to have recovered well from the divorce.
Yeah.
No kidding.
A pretty good turnout.
Only a few no-shows.
Yeah, well some people, they can stay neutral.
Some people can't.
You mean some women? So, you came with Amanda.
What's up with that? Oh, I don't know.
Maybe nothing.
Maybe something.
Dance with me.
Amanda, I think Excuse me.
Did you get the wrong invite? 'Cause this is a party, not a funeral.
Yeah, it's great.
Come on.
Spit it out.
What's eating you? You wouldn't believe me if I told you.
Go on.
Give me a try.
You're familiar with Katya? Yeah.
The Russian intern.
Sure.
She offered me $1,000 to marry her so she could get her green card.
Hey, man.
Congratulations! The perfect marriage! No strings, no responsibilities.
Plus, you make a profit.
That's impressive.
Michael, it's not that black-and-white.
Even platonic relationships require some kind of commitment.
What are you talking about? All she needs is your name.
I mean, big deal! Some woman should get a chance to use it, right? What? Did I, uh, say something wrong? No.
No.
Have yourself a great party.
You know what I like best about us? What? The way we fit.
Amanda.
Relax, Billy.
I'm just reminiscing.
So, where's your significant other tonight? Uh, she's doing some stuff on her own.
Yeah.
I think it's healthy for couples to do things by themselves sometimes.
Mmm.
Healthy, maybe.
Wise? I'm not so sure.
Do you mind? No.
Not at all.
So, um, is it weird seeing so much of someone you used to date? Not really.
Why? Just wondering.
'Cause I hate it when a woman carries a torch for one guy when she's spending time with another.
You're speaking hypothetically.
Oh, yeah.
Just, um, hypothetically.
Mmm.
Well, I don't know about other women, but, personally I always leave with the guy I came with.
Everybody having a good time, everybody? Excuse me.
Michael Kimberly, having a good time? Just swell, Sydney.
Sure is the life of the party.
Isn't he, though? Oh, I think Michael's totally sexy, don't you? And he's a doctor.
So I hear.
So how do you know him? I live with him.
Still can't believe it.
I thought better of Billy.
He's always been more sensitive.
Maybe he's just reverting to type.
They're all cut from the same cloth, and they stick together.
You know who else sticks to them? Amanda.
Men are such jerks.
Will you guys excuse me for a minute? Of course.
Robert.
Hi.
It's Jane.
Am I disturbing you? No, actually, I just got back from a late night at the office, and I'm whipping up a gourmet meal for myself.
Jane, are you still there? Look, can I come over? Yeah.
Great.
Sure.
Come right over.
Okay.
Okay, bye.
I wa I was surprised you called.
People can be surprising.
Yeah.
Come on in.
Um, I have some wine in the refrigerator.
What is it? Is there a conflict of interest here? Uh no.
The case is closed.
Good.
Billy? Hey.
You're home early.
Was the big bash a dud? No, actually, it was pretty hopping.
Lots of music, lots of people.
Lots of babes? A few.
Why'd you leave? Well, if you want to know the truth, I missed you.
Aww I stopped at a 24-hour store.
They didn't exactly have the greatest selection.
They're not exotic.
Oh, they're beautiful.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Oh.
Billy? Yeah? You were right.
We are two different people, and if we agreed on everything, we'd make each other nuts.
Plus, we'd never get to make up.
I take back every rotten thing I said about you tonight.
What did you say? Never mind.
Just kiss me.
Thanks for walking me up.
It's my pleasure.
Oh! Whew, it's cool in here.
Great fridge.
Gives the term "ice cold beer" a whole new meaning.
It's a little late, don't you think? Oh, yeah! Ha.
Ohh.
So is this just reserved for royalty, or are you going to install air conditioners in all the apartments? Eventually.
But I don't think now's the time to discuss it.
Why not? I'm a tenant.
You're a landlord.
My apartment's probably an oven, and yours is mmm.
Much more comfortable.
No.
It worked.
I'm interested.
Um, I'm afraid you misunderstood me, Jake.
And I think you should go home.
Come on, Amanda.
I've picked up on the clues.
Let's stop playing games.
I don't know what you're implying, but I'm really tired and I want to sleep Oh.
I meant what I said.
Which time? Um.
What do you want from me? I danced with everybody but you.
Slight oversight.
I'm sorry.
I spaced out, I blew it, so shoot me.
Oh, that would certainly make me feel better.
It's not funny.
What was that? It sounds like it came from the bedroom.
Sydney.
Michael.
The room is spinning.
Guess she's going to have to spend the night.
What am I supposed to do? Drive her all the way home at 2:00 a.
m.
? Forget it.
Fine.
She can sleep on the sofa.
I have no intention of giving up my bed.
I've got rounds in the morning.
Come here.
Come here.
Come on.
I feel sick! Get her to the bathroom, quick.
Will you help me, damn it! Jeez.
Come here.
This way.
Wait, not on my chest! Tell me what's going on in there.
Nothing.
I'm just a little sleepy.
I don't know.
I don't know what to feel.
I don't know what I want.
It's all a big blur.
I thought that this would make me feel better.
And it did.
I mean, I needed to feel desired, to be touched.
But it didn't erase anything.
It's it's all still here like it happened an hour ago.
Making love is many things.
But it's not time.
It doesn't heal wounds.
Yeah.
When I found out about Michael, my first reaction was to blame myself.
As if I had been a bad wife or not enough of one.
And that meant that I probably wasn't even a good person.
You're a wonderful person, Jane.
But somehow that pain turned to anger and I thought "I didn't do anything wrong here.
Michael did.
" And I got tired of paying for it.
Maybe that's why I'm here.
If you're apologizing, don't.
There isn't anyone else I'd rather be with right now.
Hi, Nikki.
Hi! I like the white horse.
It looks like the prettiest one.
It is.
Mommy said I could stay up here all day if I want to.
Oh, come on.
All day? Are you sure she said all day? 'Cause it's the last time.
We're going on a plane.
How do you feel about that? Mommy doesn't want to go.
She says it's going to be hard, and we have to be extra careful with money.
And there isn't a carousel like this one there.
Say cheese! Cheese! Cheese! Let's go.
Quickly.
Hold tight, there.
Up, two, three.
I'm surprised to see you here.
Well, you said it was your Sunday morning ritual.
Yes.
Keep tight.
Okay? So when do you leave? This Saturday.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Jeez.
I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted.
Yeah, well, at least you don't have rounds this morning.
How's Shirley Temple? I have no idea.
Don't you think you'd better check on her before she breaks something? Ha ha.
Syd? Syd, are you okay? Yeah.
You need anything? I could use a towel.
Thanks.
Michael, your eggs are done.
See you at breakfast.