Melrose Place s04e29 Episode Script

What the hell is going on around here? Word is spreading like wildfire we've been hit with a lawsuit.
No, not we--me.
I've been charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, otherwise known as "Miss Tarzana.
" What? I mean, why? Did you? No, of course not.
Well, then how could she do this? I mean, there's no proof, is there? Apparently, a maintenance man saw the little tramp having sex with somebody, on the beach, no less.
And he identified you? No.
He was too busy getting a good look at Brandi to get a good look at the guy that she was with, clearing the way for her lunatic mother to claim that it was me.
You know, it's crazy, Michael.
You work hard, you earn a reputation, you build a practice Hey, we're gonna get you out of this.
Now, these gold diggers probably just want hush money.
So if I pitch in, then-- Forget it.
This is my mess.
For your own sake, stay clear.
There's no sense in us both being dragged through the mud.
At least let me help you find an attorney.
Alycia's already offered.
But, uh thanks for your support.
It means the world to me.
[woman clearing throat.]
Dr.
Mancini, you have a call on line two.
Thanks.
Excuse me, will you, pal? Yeah? Mancini.
It's Brandi.
I've been trying to call you, but Mom won't let me out of her sight.
I want to explain.
Yeah, could you hold on for a moment, please? Listen, I'm taking off.
I'm sorry that this garbage has to touch your life like this.
I mean it.
Hey, your problems are my problems, bud.
What the hell are you trying to pull? It's not my fault.
I really liked you.
It's my mother.
She's I don't care who's responsible.
Now, drop the charges, Brandi.
I want to, but And, look, you tell your mother that if she doesn't knock it off, I'm going to the cops.
That wouldn't be very smart, Doctor.
Who the hell is this? Because if you do confess to the police, not only will your attorney be hearing from me, but so will your wife.
My wife? Mm-hmm.
Michael and Kimberly forever.
Oh, a nice sentiment.
But I don't think that would be true if she found out you slept with a 17-year-old girl last week.
Oh, my God, you have my ring.
You know, if I were you, I'd let my partner take the fall for this one.
He doesn't have nearly as much to lose.
[rock song plays.]
If I was in love Or I had lots of money With all of it spent Most everyday But I'm lead to believe That there's more out my window More out my window Than all in my, all in my head It's all in my head Is it all in my head It's all in my head All in my head So maybe I'll take Some time and think it over Maybe I'll take the rest of my life Because I've had all the toys And it's time for the real thing The real thing is calling Hey! How about this? "Management trainee.
$60,000 a year.
Benefits.
Paid vacation.
Just send resume.
" Sydney, I got a job, remember? Yes.
But not a career.
And I'm happy with it.
No more classifieds.
[knock on door.]
Yes? I understand Bobby Parezi's staying here Lucky man that he is.
And you are? Jimmy Stanley.
Movie producer.
Well, come on in.
Hey hey hey! Look, Jimmy.
I don't know how you tracked me down, but whatever you're peddling, I'm not buying.
Come on, now, Bobby, I don't blame you for being leery, but I'm not like I used to be when we were kids.
These days, I'm completely legit.
A real movie producer, huh? In fact, for not a lot of money, I can get my oldest buddy in on the ground floor of my next flick.
Domestic and foreign distribution is already lined up.
Video rights, too.
All of which are probably illegal.
Well, why don't you lose my address and get your ass outta here.
Well, Bobby, at least hear the man out.
Trust me, it's a scam.
It always is with this guy.
I wouldn't have come here if it wasn't the real thing.
I'm staying at the Sunset Plaza Hotel.
Just think about it, O.
K.
? Call me.
I can get you in for a measly 15 grand.
Does the phrase "golden opportunity" mean anything to you? Ha ha.
No.
[door slams.]
Excuse me.
There's this thing called knocking.
Well, I knew you were up.
And, besides, I brought you a latte in exchange for two minutes of your time.
So I'm pitching online bank the day after tomorrow-- A little late to be doing your homework, isn't it? I happen to work best under pressure.
But, for some reason, you still need my help.
What's the matter, you couldn't sweet-talk your pillow partner into sharing information? Well, Amanda and I aren't exactly close.
Seems her interest in me waslimited.
Yeah, to renewing her contract.
Ah, well, you've got to give her credit for equal opportunity back stabbing.
So, do you know anything about online bank, or not? Only that they're interested in facts and figures, not catchy, off-the-cuff slogans.
If I were you, I'd reschedule for a time when I was better prepared.
Ah, spoken like somebody who flips burgers for a living.
Far be it from me to give God's gift to advertising any advice, but you'd better patch things up with Amanda at least long enough to get her online bank files, because without those numbers, you are dead.
That's swell, Alison.
Thanks.
Have a nice minimum wage day.
[door slams.]
WOMAN ON P.
A.
: Dr.
Burns, here's a message for you.
Peter.
Please.
I just want to apologize.
I'm on my way to see a candidate for a heart transplant, something you should look into one day.
I'll admit, I didn't handle things well when that woman showed up at your door.
You practically accused me of statutory rape.
All right, I doubted you, but only for a moment.
I'm sorry.
Apology accepted.
You feel better? I want to be here for you, the way you've always been there for me.
And it only took you a half day to come to that conclusion.
What are you gonna do? My attorney's advised me to settle.
Well, I don't know what kind of attorney you have, but, whoever it is, they don't know you.
You've always stood up for what you believe in.
It's Alycia, and at this point I have more confidence in her than in you.
Is "settle" the only word that comes out of her big mouth? She was Bobby's attorney, too, and look where he ended up.
You're innocent, Peter.
You should be fighting this, not caving in.
Do you honestly believe that I am innocent? Yes.
Without question.
I needed you the other night.
Peter You got everything? Yeah, I think so.
Listen, Jo, thanks a lot for the lift and the hundred other things you've done for us.
It's been a really big help.
Hey, it's my pleasure.
Well, I guess I better go get Tyler settled in.
Laurie, you sure you don't want me to watch him for a couple of days? I mean, our place isn't furnished yet, is it? No, but we've slept on plenty of floors before.
Don't worry.
We'll be fine.
I'll give you a call, O.
K.
? Laurie, wait the other day when I was giving Tyler a bath, I noticed a big bruise on his back, and I was wondering if you knew how he could have gotten it.
No idea, but he's a little boy.
You know, they're always bumping into something.
Hey, Tyler, say good-bye to Jo, honey.
Isn't she coming with us? No, she's got her own place now.
Say good-bye.
Bye, Jo.
Bye, Tyler.
[knock on door.]
Sorry for showing up unannounced.
That's O.
K.
What can I do for you? Be at the office once in a while.
Look, I know it's inconvenient, but I'm really more productive designing at home.
Well, you can't avoid me forever, Jane, especially when we have the biggest retailer on the east coast wanting to do business with us.
Who? Humphries.
Are you serious? I set a meeting with them.
Oh, my God, that's fantastic.
When are they coming in? They're not.
We're flying out.
The day after tomorrow, we're in Manhattan.
Richard, I am not exactly ready for an out-of-town trip.
I mean, I'm grateful you made all this happen, but can't you handle this on your own? Well, they want to meet you.
You're the designer.
Jane, why are you being resistant towards this? I don't know.
You know, traveling together, it just doesn't seem right.
We'll stay in different hotels.
We'll only see each other during the meetings.
Hell, we'll take different flights, if that's what you want.
Jane, we're talking about a $1 million account here.
That's my only agenda, and, frankly, it ought to be yours, too.
You're right.
I'll go.
Great.
I'll make the reservations right now.
Richard, there's no confusion about our arrangement, is there? Absolutely not.
Good.
Yes.
I'd like to make some travel arrangements.
For two.
Well, I got to admit, I was surprised to hear from you.
Bobby wasn't too receptive to my offer this morning.
Well, you know Bobby.
He just likes to play hard to get.
Are you saying he sent you to test the waters? Well, he didn't exactly send me, but if your film is what you say it is, legitimate, then I think Bobby could be persuaded.
Put it this way-- I've made 10 small-budget films.
Each has grossed over a million.
It doesn't get more legitimate than that, sweetheart.
Look I wasn't born yesterday.
How much did they net? $950,000.
Well! How much do I need to write the check out for? I mean, how much do we need to invest to get the ball rolling? Well, $15,000 gets you a return of 75.
And, since you're a friend of a friend, I'll sweeten the deal.
I'll put you both on as producers.
With the screen credit at the beginning of the film? O.
K.
We have a deal.
Okay.
$15,000.
Oh! And FYI my name should go before Bobby's.
Alphabetical order.
"Burns/Mancini.
" What the hell is that? A corporation.
My corporation.
It's a loan-out thing, you know? Everybody in L.
A.
has one.
Welcome to show-biz, kid.
Matt! I need to talk to you about something.
Sure, what's up? Remember the people that were staying with me, a woman and her son? Yeah, I saw them a couple of times.
Why? Well, I'm not positive, but I think it might be an abusive situation.
I mean, she's this young mother, you know, a little wild kind of a short fuse.
I was wondering if you knew an agency I can call, or maybe I should just I call the cops.
Well, well, just wait.
Hold up here.
What are you basing this on? I mean, some incidents, some injuries? Well, yeah.
I saw her shake him once.
And I found a bruise on Tyler's back the other day.
When I asked Laurie about it, she like brushed me off.
She said something ridiculous about "boys will be boys.
" Okay, look, Jo What? You want me to drop it? No, no, no, it's just that a false accusation could be as harmful as a real case of abuse, okay? Maybe you should talk to an expert before jumping to any conclusions.
Oh, an expert.
Yeah, great.
Hmm.
Where should I find one, the Yellow Pages? Matt, I think Tyler is in danger, so time is crucial.
Isn't there someone that you know at the hospital? Well, actually, one of my professors wrote a paper on the subject.
Maybe I can get a referral.
When can I meet him? I'm one of 20 students.
Jo, the guy barely knows me.
Just introduce me.
I will take care of the rest.
Please? When's your next class? Ooh! Pipin' hot chicken soup.
This'll fix you right up.
Sounds great.
Yeah.
There we go! Oh.
Hey, what's this? Um, it's just some material I'm reading for work.
You were supposed to be resting, young lady.
And aren't these "Sybil" cases out of your league? I mean, those people are way too far gone for ordinary therapy.
Well, I don't know.
I mean, I think that if someone is made aware of the problem, and if they're willing to work through it, then I think that-- Nothing short of a permanent stay in a nut house can help them.
Now, open up.
Here it comes.
So, um W-w-what's, um, what's going on with this Miss Tarzana thing? Uh Hmm.
Why do you ask? Well, it affects you, too, doesn't it? You are Peter's partner.
Yeah.
It's--it's pretty bad.
Those women are filing suit.
They'll probably take Peter for all he's worth.
I guess even smart people can have messed up lives.
Look, Kimberly, I've got to tell you something.
I do, too.
That's fine, fine, but me first, okay? Okay I know that I am not perfect.
But I love you, damn it, more than you can imagine.
So if we could just find it in our hearts to forgive Yes If we can both forgive, then we can get through anything, can't we? That's right.
And we won't lose each other.
No matter what.
No matter what.
If you're looking for Jane, she's working at home today.
Yeah.
I know that.
I came here to see you.
Let me guess.
This is where you lay the Cro-Magnon speech on me, right? "Me Jake.
Jane mine.
" Right? That's kind of a nasty attitude toward someone who kept you in business with Jane.
So what are you saying, I owe you something? Just a little respect.
Jane and I are a couple.
We're not breaking up anytime soon.
Understood? Sure.
Everybody deserves a warm body at night.
But you know, Jake, sooner or later, Jane is gonna need some intellectual stimulation.
And, when that happens, where's that gonna leave you? I'm on to you, smart-ass.
You go anywhere near Jane, you mess with her head at all, and we'll take that pretty-boy face of yours, and we'll pound it into the dirt.
You got that? Yes, sir.
[rock song plays.]
You really like this guy.
Yeah.
Though I'd like him even more if he would realize his untapped potential.
Doesn't sound anything like my ex.
He had no potential.
Just great abs.
Yeah, well, abs or no abs, Tony always was bad news.
I don't know how you ever put up with that temper of his.
Want some? No, thank you.
You have ketchup all over your face.
Boy, I could never do the single mom thing.
Well, I love my little guy.
Though it's kind of a drag sometimes.
Thank God for Jo.
She's been really, really great.
She's taken him to the movies and to the park.
Working off that guilt of hers.
You know, she had a kid until she murdered his drug-dealing father and then his parents sued for custody.
Bottom line, she had to give it up for adoption.
She's been kind of weird ever since.
Man.
That is ugly.
And Jo seems so together.
Nah.
She always was too "holier than thou" for my taste.
Hey! Do you wanna split a banana split with me? Yeah! High 5.
All right! Eww.
Kids are kind of sticky, aren't they? What is taking this guy so long? Didn't your class end Dr.
O'Malley's fairly popular, especially with the female students.
Good night, Dr.
O'Malley! Yeah, that's him.
Dr.
O'Malley! I'm Matt Fielding.
I'm one of your third-year students.
Second row, third seat.
B-plus average.
Wow.
You're kidding.
Don't pat yourself on the back so much, Fielding.
You still gotta hit the books.
Right, I'm sure.
Matt Yes, um, Dr.
O'Malley, this is Jo Reynolds.
She's a friend of mine.
Hi.
Matt said that you could offer me some guidance in a possible child abuse situation.
I told her you were one of the experts in the field.
Well, I'm not in the business of giving free advice, but since you're a friend of Fielding's, you got the time it takes me to get to my car.
[scoffs.]
WOMAN ON P.
A.
: Medical student Adrian King to Psych Services.
And when I asked the mother about the bruise, she was evasive.
She just gave me, you know, the "boys will be boys" speech.
Tell me, Miss Reynolds, what exactly is your connection with Tyler and his mother? Well, we're not related, if that's what you're asking.
Tyler's mother is a friend of an acquaintance.
And you've known them how long? Less than a week.
I see.
So, a 4-year-old that you hardly know has a bruise on his back, and based on that you've come to arguably the most well-respected expert in the field of child abuse.
Don't you think you may have skipped a few levels? I may not have a lot of proof, Doctor, but I trust my instincts.
And I was just hoping that you'd be able to give me insight.
Insight number one-- you watch too much daytime television.
Okay, if you're too big an expert to help me, that's fine, but, for the record, I believe a child's life is at stake.
Miss Reynolds, wait.
If it makes you feel better, bring Tyler into my office.
I'll have a talk with him.
I'll do that.
Just try to be less of a jerk with him than you were with me.
Well, this is ridiculous.
I'm not waiting here a minute longer.
Sorry we're late.
Medical emergency.
Oh, well, don't tell me.
Dr.
Burns was practicing his bedside manner on a 14-year-old.
Don't push me, lady.
Peter, this is Danielle Sanderson.
She's representing Mrs.
Carson and her daughter.
Oh, hi.
What's it like to represent Satan's bride? I told you this was a bad idea.
Look, this will go a whole lot smoother if we can keep the personal attacks to a minimum.
Will you please just let me handle this? As you can see in the documents, Dr.
Burns denies any involvement, sexually or otherwise, with the plaintiff.
However, in the interest of all parties involved, he's decided to offer Brandi $200,000 in a settlement of any and all litigation against him in this matter.
There she is, Miss Extortion 1996! $200,000 isn't nearly enough to make up for what this pedophile did to my daughter.
I didn't sleep with your daughter! We're prepared to accept the offer, provided we receive a lump sum payment within 24 hours.
We've anticipated your needs.
Peter! I can't do this.
You have to! This is blackmail, Michael! If you don't give us, that money, I'll.
.
What? No, go ahead.
You'll what? Take me to court? Fine.
You wanna take the gloves off, honey? Let's go.
Because you don't have one ounce of proof that I slept with your nympho daughter! And for your information, I don't find her or you even remotely attractive.
You son of a bitch! [Alycia.]
Just get a grip.
Sorry, Alycia, but my integrity is not for sale.
Peter! Dr.
Burns is obviously too upset to proceed, but I'm very confident that we can come to terms once he calms down.
Um, yeah, I'll prescribe some valium.
He'll be fine.
Well, he damn well better proceed.
Because each day I don't get a check, the price goes up $100,000.
Come on, honey.
That woman's gonna eat your partner alive.
Unless whoever slept with that little girl on the beach comes forward, I suggest you look for a new practice to join.
I can't believe I let you talk me into that second bottle of wine.
What better way to celebrate $1 million in new orders? We make a hell of a team, don't we? Yeah, I guess, but I dreaded this trip.
Obviously, we work well together.
And I have to admit, you've been a real gentleman.
That's the first compliment you've paid me in months.
[telephone rings.]
Hello.
You're there! Hi, hon! You wouldn't believe the day Richard and I had! We could do no wrong.
They bought everything we presented.
It was amazing! Sounds like you've been celebrating.
Yeah, we have, we've done a little of that.
But I miss you.
It's funny how you supposedly can't stand the guy, and now you're kicking back champagne with him at 1:00 in the morning.
Actually, it was white wine.
Jake, why are you acting like I've done something's wrong? I'm not, I'm just saying.
I had the biggest sales day of my life, and you're giving me grief for having a couple of drinks? Well, I'll save my congratulations until you're sober.
Sogood-bye, uh Give my best to your drinking buddy.
Actually, Richard's right here.
Why don't you tell him yourself? Oh.
Does that mean you don't have any clothes on? Oh, Jake, go to hell! Since when do you drink on the job? Since my girlfriend decided to get drunk in a hotel room with her ex.
Oh, Jake, I'm sure it's not what you think.
Jane would never do anything to hurt her relationship with you.
She loves you.
Yeah, but she needs Richard.
I can't believe him.
He doesn't trust me.
He just doesn't trust me! I mean This really has upset you, hasn't it? Yeah, I thought Jake was different or at least that he knew me.
I think that you deserve better.
I mean, you ruined my entire career, and I can still find it in my heart to trust you.
Richard, don't do that! I'm serious.
I really think that you deserve someone better.
Richard, let go of me.
I can't.
Richard, stop! Stop it! Ow! Richard, what are you doing? Get off of me! You know how good we are together.
How do you expect me to let go of that, huh? Stop it! Stop it! Help! Richard! Shut up! Quit pretending that you don't want it.
[grunting.]
Richard! Aah! Help! Richard! [muffled sobbing.]
We have to be downtown in 10 minutes.
How'd you get in here? Ordered room service, came in with the waiter.
Get out.
Get out, now! Why are you being so hostile? You raped me! I did not.
We made love, don't you remember? Just like in the old days.
Get your hands off me.
You're sick.
I'm calling the police! But you haven't called them yet.
You wanna know why? 'Cause nobody will believe that it was rape, Jane.
You were drinking with me.
You invited me into your hotel room.
You had a fight with your little boyfriend.
It's only natural that you would turn to me physically.
So believable.
You bastard! Get out! I'll see you in the lobby in 10 minutes.
Don't keep the customers waiting.
[Laurie.]
what did you think? Who's gonna clean it up? Hi.
Jo! Hi.
What a surprise.
Come on in.
I see you've settled in.
Yeah, I'm sorry about the mess.
But Tyler's been a bad boy today.
He raided the fridge and left food everywhere.
It's gonna take me forever to clean up this mess.
Laurie, this shirt is filthy.
Well, I'm teaching him a lesson.
If he messes up his clothes, he has to wear them, right, Tyler? Mommy's mad.
I don't like it when she's mad.
So, Jo, why'd you come here? I just dropped by to say hello, see how things were going.
Well, everything's great.
I even have been out on some job interviews.
Really? So who watches Tyler when you're gone? Oh, the girl next door.
She's an exotic dancer and works nights, mostly.
Are you serious? You trust someone like that? Well, why shouldn't I? She's nice, and I know where she lives.
And she's cheap.
Well, the next time you need a sitter, call me.
I don't think a stripper is the appropriate babysitter for Tyler.
You know what, Jo, I need someone when I need someone.
So unless you plan on being available at a moment's notice-- For Tyler, I would be.
Fine.
I have an interview later today.
I'll be here.
Just get your resume together and send it to my attention.
I'm Senior VP of National Accounts, and I like getting people into the game.
It's quite lucrative.
Billy Campbell? Present and accounted for.
Ronald Marks, president, Online Bank.
Got the entire management team assembled.
I'm very excited to hear what you have to say.
Let's do it.
Where's all your materials? My materials? I have the whole dog and pony show right up here.
All right, kiddo, why don't you go have a seat while I talk to Jo for a minute, okay? Man on P.
A.
: Dr.
Taylor to pediatric northwest, room one.
Dr.
Taylor to pediatric He gave me a lollipop.
Well, that's 'cause you're such a good boy.
Well? I examined him.
What can I tell you? It's your basic bruise.
What is that, a technical term? You can't tell what caused it? The boy has no physical symptoms of child abuse.
I had a nice chat with him, and he has a normal and healthy attitude towards his mother.
This is good news, Jo.
No, it's not.
It's no news.
It doesn't erase the possibility that there could be a problem.
I've seen more child abuse cases than anyone I know.
And I'm telling you, there is nothing to indicate that that boy's been abused by his mother.
I don't care how many cases you've seen.
You can't talk with a boy for 10 minutes and make that judgment.
Look, I did what I said I was gonna do.
Now, you wanna keep obsessing about this, go right ahead, but, personally, I think you should find another outlet for all this passion.
You know, maybe find a guy.
Settle down, start your own family.
You are a sexist bastard.
I care about this boy! I don't want anything to happen to him.
Damn right, I'm passionate about it! If you're not, maybe you're in the wrong line of work.
Come on, Tyler, let's go.
Come on.
Nice to see you again.
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
No, no, no, Kimberly.
I don't want you taking those.
Oh, Peter wants me to.
[rock music playing.]
Oh! Where do you think you're going? It is now 7:30.
Our appointment was for 7:00.
I have a man waiting for me at home, you know.
Yeah, and he's not on the lease.
Oh, no need-- we'll be buying a house together, I'm sure, in the near future.
Do you have the information I wanted or not? Only if you have the cash.
$200.
Should have charged you more.
Took me forever.
to find a paralegal with loose lips.
The she-devil and her mother are staying at the Century Plaza, room 387.
Thank you very much.
What, exactly, are you gonna do with that information? Pay them a visit.
Oh, and, Sydney, that $200 also bought your silence.
Sonot a word to Peter.
You're welcome.
Go away.
Online Man, superhero of banking? The clients are still laughing, Billy.
Well, they're idiots.
They don't get it.
All right? They have no idea about what's here and now.
They came up with this year's most revolutionary concept in banking.
They are the here and now! So aren't you interested in what our bosses had to say about your little performance? Not really.
I'm sure they don't expect me to have a perfect batting average.
You're off the account.
I'm on.
So much for your Midas touch.
I could get them back, you know, if I wanted to, but it's a stupid account.
Nobody's gonna bank on a PC unless it spits out twenties.
Well, that rationalization may make you feel better, but I wouldn't count on getting a raise anytime soon.
Amanda.
Hello.
What can I get you? Nothing.
Thanks to Billy, I'm totally satisfied.
Good night.
What was that about? You really want to know? Uh No.
Actually, I'd really rather just take your order.
Another beer? No, I don't need a damn thing at all.
Not from you or anybody.
Thank God you're here! How did you get in here? Well, the door was open.
I'm not surprised.
Sydney was supposed to lock up.
Kimberly, now, look, I'm in a crappy mood.
My life is ruined, and I don't feel like socializing.
Peter Peter, I'm hearing voices again.
It's not like Henry this time.
I can't make them stop.
Please, you've gotta do something.
All right, all right, slow down.
Michael's starting to suspect that something's wrong.
And if he finds out, I'll lose him, I know I will! Please help me.
Kimberly, listen to me.
I'm gonna take care of you.
Now, we're gonna go inside and we're gonna talk and we're gonna figure out what to do.
Just calm down.
Take a deep breath.
Oh, God, Peter, thank you.
Thank you.
[door opens.]
Dr.
Peter Burns? What's this all about? You're under arrest.
For what? Unlawful sexual intercourse, contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
No, please, he's my doctor! He promised to help me.
Please, you can't take him! Ma'am, you're interfering with police business.
Please stand back.
Kimberly, it'll be all right.
Call Dr.
Turner.
Have him check you in.
I'll call when I can.
Peter! I can't do this alone.
I can't.
[phone ringing.]
Try wife number 2.
Syd, look, I can't talk right now.
I gotta leave the phone lines open.
Kimberly didn't come come home last night.
Oh, I can top that.
Peter's been arrested for doing a minor.
Arrested? You mean as in, behind bars? Yes, so you'd better get into the office.
You're the only one going in today.
Remember, I'm taking the day off? Those witches.
Laurie! How dare you take my son to see a doctor without my permission? I'm sorry.
It was out of concern.
I don't give a damn about your concern.
Tyler is my son.
And there's nothing wrong with him.
I happen to be a very good mother, unlike you.
What? Oh, yeah.
Syd told me all about how you gave away your baby right after you blew away his father.
I mean, who are you to judge me, Jo? This isn't about judging you, Laurie.
This is about you getting you help.
No.
You're the one with the problem.
You're obsessed with my son, and I don't like it, or you.
So just stay the hell away from us, understood? I stopped loving you and you ended up dead.
Maybe I've tried to make up for that by keeping you alive by becoming all the things that I thought you were.
Good-bye, Brooke.
Hello.
Good morning.
Sydney! What are you doing here? Well, it's the first day of production.
I'm producing.
Where's my chair? Look, you shouldn't be here.
The actors prefer to have only one producer on the set at a time.
So why don't you go on home, and I'll call you when we wrap.
Oh, I don't think so.
I've got some notes on the script.
Are you aware that some of these scenes have no endings? For instance, this one right here where the cop helps the woman who's been burglarized.
After he checks her bedroom, the scene just stops.
The director likes the actors to improvise.
It keeps it fresher, like a Woody Allen film.
I'll explain it sometime.
Our deal says I get script approval.
And I don't approve.
Rolling.
Stop the cameras.
Shh.
Don't speak.
And action.
Guess I scared them off, ma'am.
Well, what would you have done if you caught the burglar? I would have told him, "You're under arrest.
Put your arms above your head and spread 'em.
" Like this? Oh, my God.
I'm a porno producer.
Cut! [banging.]
Brandi, open up! I know you're in there! Mikey.
So good to see you.
No, no, no.
Stop it, O.
K.
? You know I can't keep my hands off of you.
Well, you're gonna have to try, 'cause we gotta talk.
Now, I want you and your mother to come clean.
I'm not gonna let you do this, Betsy.
I am not gonna let you win.
I'm not gonna let you take control.
[sighs.]
Kimberly? You here, honey? I saw your car outside.
There's something I gotta talk to you about, if you don't know already.
Guess what.
Betsy won.
[knocks on door.]
Hey, I saw your light on.
When did you get home? Uh, a few hours ago.
Look, Jake, I'm really tired.
Can we talk later? Come no, you're not still mad at me, are you? No, I-I don't want to get into it.
Look, I probably shouldn't have said what I said on the phone, but you had Richard in your hotel room and you were drunk.
I got jealous, all right? I'm sorry.
Jake, I asked you to stop.
I expect you to stop.
Stop what? Leave me alone.
Just go away! Jane, what's gotten into you? Why are you acting like this? I'm sick of it! Okay? I'm sick of you, I'm sick of all of you!