Melrose Place s05e20 Episode Script

Hello.
Oh.
Still not checking your answering machine, I see.
I I called to say I was coming over, and I thought we could discuss things.
And I am so sorry about forgetting our breakfast date.
Aren't you gonna invite me in? I really don't think we have anything to talk about.
W-w-wait! Wait, you can't be angry.
It slipped my mind.
All this work stuff came up, and I got distracted.
I know all about your work stuff, and I would appreciate not having it rubbed in my face.
Goodnight.
Come here.
Pretty soon and every week Wears a suit of armor so her heart don't break Smiles easy, but her face won't lie Prays for her son and hopes he leads A normal life Hold a job Find a wife Put down his knife Bugs Get 'em off my body Bugs Put 'em in a cell where they never try to get out Bugs Don't get distracted Bugs Someone's got to clean out the attic He fills his shoes with a body That's half the size For his age These were the cards dealt to him He tries to put aside His clip-on ring Wow, look who's finally home.
Well, look who's finally leaving.
I hope it's for good this time.
Yeah, you got what you wanted, didn't you? Nagged poor Kyle until he had no choice but to throw me out.
He's up there worried sick, by the way.
Hey! Where were you all night? None of your damn business.
Unless I make it my business.
Look, if she comes in, I want you to call me and let me know.
Never mind, I just found her.
Don't start with me.
I'm really not in the mood.
Where have you been, huh? You know how crazy I've been looking for you, calling everywhere? Where have you been? I spent the night in a motel.
And before you ask me, the reason I didn't call you is because I wanted you to know what it feels like to be left alone all night.
Is that right? I threw Nick out.
He's history.
Well, it's a day late, isn't it? Leave me alone.
Oh, you're up.
Hi.
Boy, I don't think I have ever slept so well.
I guess running away from your life can be exhausting.
Thanks.
Hey, don't Don't be angry at me.
I mean, everyone, once in their life, is entitled to one gloriously impulsive act.
Right? Sure.
It's just I mean, you've moved right in, Carter.
And, I mean, I know it's just on the couch and all, but, um still, it's It's Walter.
Quick, hide.
Go, go.
Back there.
Go, hide.
Hello, Walter.
What a pleasant surprise.
Cut the crap.
Where is he? If you're referring to Carter, I wouldn't know.
I haven't seen him.
This isn't some game, Sydney.
An entire company relies on that man.
And the minute anyone knows he's gone, we're in for a serious panic! Employees, stockholders, distrib Isn't this his bag? Yeah, that's right, Walter.
That's my bag.
And my desire to leave.
Carter, I have no idea what this woman said to get this started.
But it's my duty to inform you No, you have no more duties, Walter.
You're fired.
And you can spread it around the company that anyone else who comes looking for me will be fired, as well.
You can't do this.
I've been with the company for over 10 years.
And you'll receive a nice severance.
And if you're still upset at me, sue me.
This isn't the end of it, Carter.
You wait.
God, I handled that well! Don't you think? You know what? I gotta get cracking because today is the day that I hit the street in search of a real job, something ordinary, mundane.
You know what? Walter was right about one thing.
If it hadn't been for you, I would have never had the courage to do this.
Thank you so much, Sydney.
You're welcome I guess.
Where are you going? Oh, I'm sorry.
I didn't want to wake you.
I've got patients lined up.
You managed to do the impossible, Michael.
For an entire night, I never once thought about my condition.
Thank you.
I'll grab a shower at the hospital.
Look, I'm sorry.
I didn't I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable, and I know that I know that for you, last night was just about granting me a final wish.
No, it was much more than that.
It was great, really.
Ironic, isn't it? It's easier for me to forget about my cancer than for you to forget about Megan.
You gonna tell her about last night? Oh, no.
What would be the point? See you later? Yeah, sure.
Hey.
I hope you haven't been waiting too long.
Well, what's 2 hours in a marriage that's been on hold since the beginning? Chardonnay? It's lost its chill, I'm afraid.
You know, it's truly amazing, but just seeing you again makes my problems fade into oblivion.
Oh, my God, should I puke now or should I wait until the appetizers? What is wrong with you? You're smiling that stupid smile again.
Why didn't you call me last night? I thought dying and sick people, they went to bed early, and that would leave you all night.
You know, I love you so much, Megan, that I can't lie to you.
She wants me to, but I can't.
Um Kimberly made a final request.
You mean, another final request.
Yeah.
Sh-she she asked me to make love to her.
Did you sleep with her? You did, didn't you, you son of a bitch? Come on, Megan, wait! Come on, come on, will you look at this from my side of things? Well, what about my side? Do you ever bother to think about how I feel? No, because you are such a selfish bastard you wouldn't know how.
Get out of my way! Come on A couple of rude customers, and you will change your mind pronto.
I don't think so, Kyle.
No, see, I think I am going to be the best waiter you have ever had.
I love the enthusiasm.
Hey, Sydney.
Hey.
Hi.
Hi.
You guys uh You know Kyle? Yeah, hi.
Kyle has just given me a job today.
I am going to be a waiter.
Is that just so perfect? Uh yeah.
Yeah.
Perfect.
Goodnight, Kyle.
So, I'm gonna make $6.
00 an hour.
Plus tips? Plus tips.
Plus tips.
It's just over minimum wage.
Do they supply the bow tie? You know, Syd, I love this guy, great sense of humor, you know? Moved him right in, didn't you? Don't mess around, do you, Syd? No, I don't.
You should know that by now.
Goodnight, Kyle.
Goodnight.
Uh Carter, I'll see you bright and early.
Carter, I've been thinking about this all day, about your crazy prince and pauper fantasy.
And, and about our situation as roommates.
And I just It's the first non-spontaneous thing I've done since dropping out.
And that, uh, that delicious aroma I actually cooked Cornish game hens.
I, um I just I really just wanted to thank you, Sydney, for all that you've done.
And and there's no hidden agenda here.
You realize, don't you, that no one no one on this earth has ever done anything like this for me? Well, I'm serious.
There's no strings, Sydney.
It's just dinner.
Forget dinner.
You can have me.
Do you guys remember the Value Appliance fiasco when Billy brought the wrong notes and the wrong story boards, and we ended up pitching fertilizer to someone who makes dishwashers? I sometimes wonder how this agency stays in business.
Damn, that is that's a really good question.
It is a wonder you guys get anything done, with all the goofing around that goes on here.
What are you doing here, Jake? Oh, I don't know, I guess I just came to get an up close and personal look at what you're throwing your life away for.
Uh, and I gotta say, lady, it ain't a whole hell of a lot.
She needed a job, and she happens to be very good at this one.
Why don't you shut up? You should be taking care of our baby.
Okay, you don't want a house and a marriage and a picket fence, that's fine.
But it's okay for you to take a job that works you 24 hours a day and puts you at everyone's beck and call? Never mind that it doesn't make any sense.
But this is about one thing and one thing only, and that is that you don't want that kid.
Leave it alone, Jake.
At least this is a business and not another guy.
Then he'd be throwing punches.
Guy, business, what's it matter? It doesn't make a difference.
Jake, stop it! Jake! It's a real nice high-tech place here.
That's enough.
That's ridiculous.
Jake, what are Come on.
Hey.
Cut it out! Get off of me! No! Cut it out, This is ridiculous! Get him out of here! I want him off the premises! Right away, ma'am.
Okay, get him out of here.
You're coming downstairs, pal.
All right, all right, okay, I'm going, all right? I'm walking, all right? Just, you know You can all go to hell, all right? Get out of here.
You too, man.
You can take that bitch Alison with you.
Oh, yeah? Watch your back, man, watch it.
You going someplace? Boston.
Andre called.
There was a fire at the restaurant.
It's the kitchen, nothing serious.
But they're gonna be closed until I can get there and talk to the insurance people.
I know the restaurant isn't exactly your favorite place, but I would appreciate it if you'd take care of things.
Of course.
You know, maybe this'll be a good thing, spend some time away from each other.
I'll call when I get there.
Oh.
For your buddy, Nick.
I approved his application.
He can move in whenever he wants.
Uh, you give these to Nick when you see him at work tonight? He's moving into this building? Number 7.
Right next door.
Amanda, I heard Peter got his own place.
Is that true? A condo at the marina.
I'm surprised you haven't offered to decorate it for him.
Well, he'd have to ask me now, wouldn't he? I wouldn't hold your breath.
I wouldn't either, if you expect him to come back to you.
Sounds like someone with inside information.
Oh, no.
I haven't seen him for weeks.
But hey, if you talk to him before I do, will you give him my best? Not in a million years.
All I'm saying is it's just a matter of time until Amanda pushes me aside and gives Alison all the good accounts.
So what's wrong with that? Alison's been through a lot lately.
She needs to feel good about herself.
Be nice to her, okay? Of course, I'll be nice to her.
I just want to do a little grousing around here, that's all.
There we go, perfect.
La-la, la-di-dah.
I love you, you know.
Things are kinda crazy in our lives and I was afraid that you might forget.
Maybe we should call in sick.
It is the flu season.
What is that? Jake.
Jake! Where are you going? Just going on a little trip.
Matt's gonna watch the bar for me while I'm gone.
Oh, come on.
What's running away gonna accomplish? It'll do a whole hell of a lot more than sitting around here.
As your new chief of staff, it's my opinion that at our present level of spending, Wilshire Memorial will have to close its doors by midsummer.
Now my suggestion is Taylor.
Don't get up.
Don't you move a muscle.
You know, I always wondered why Kyle had an affair.
Now I understand.
It's the danger and the anticipation.
Taylor, this is my office.
You know the good news/ bad news routine? Yeah.
I'm gonna give you the good news first.
Okay.
Kyle had to go to Boston for a few days, leaving me all alone.
What's the bad news? The bad news is I'm stuck running the restaurant while he's gone, starting in about 20 minutes, and pretty much 'round the clock.
However, if you stop by the restaurant, say around closing tomorrow, before we slip away I could feed you a nice meal.
Taylor Peter? I'm sorry about this.
I'll just come back.
No! Stay.
I was just leaving.
I'll uh Talk to you later.
Peter: Yeah.
You slut, you.
Oh, shut up, Michael.
It's not what you think.
Sure, it's not.
It's what I know.
I have a little experience in the extramarital area, in case you've forgotten.
Now, am I nuts, or did you just recently tell me that you and Amanda were on the road to reconciliation? It didn't work out.
Oh, so you go and wreck Taylor's marriage? That sounds like something I would do.
Um but wasn't it a morals issue that got the last chief of staff canned? Amanda was unfaithful first, Michael, with that little twit in her office, Craig, none the less.
Oh, so you figure an eye for an eye and all of that? Exactly! Let me tell you something, Michael.
This girl, she makes me feel good, without all the expectations attached.
And I gotta tell you something, it's a nice change.
Oh, Peter, no woman accepts you for who you are, not for long anyway.
Listen, if you want my opinion I'll ask for it.
Goodnight, Michael.
Perfect.
And a white picket fence, as well.
That's great.
Hey, what's going on out here? If you don't get out of here, I'm gonna call the police.
Jake.
Hey, how's my kid? He's upstairs sleeping, unless all your ruckus woke him up.
What in God's name are you doing here? Oh, other than kicking the crap out of your fence? I don't know.
Hey, is your husband in there loading up the family shotgun? I wouldn't blame him at all.
No, he's away on business.
Look, if you came up here to make a claim on David, it's not No, I was just, uh, I got on my bike and I uh I just ended up here.
You see, my life's kinda screwed up right now.
Officer: Everything all right, Colleen? Yeah, everything's fine.
Just an old friend paying a visit.
Say hi to your husband for me.
I I will.
Thanks, Bill.
That's me, old friend.
Ex-lover would've gotten you arrested.
My husband's a big supporter of the local police.
Really? Well, I'll just pick this up and be on my way.
Just Not in your condition.
Now, why don't you come inside? You can stay the night tonight.
You're gonna regret this.
I already do.
Hey, grab a tray.
I'll handle the bar, all right? Megan, hey.
This is a surprise.
What, are you waiting for Michael? God, is he amazing or what? I mean, juggling his practice and spending all that time with Kimberly.
It's really a noble thing that he's doing, don't you think? Oh, yeah, it's very noble.
Hey, I'm sorry.
I realize this must be hard on you.
Well no, not if I can escape my loneliness by coming here.
Isn't that what this place is all about? A place to uh be with friends and kick back and forget how screwed up your life is? Matt, I need those beers.
Coming right up.
It's amazing, isn't it? All these lonely people in a city this big.
I couldn't help but overhear you and the bartender.
Let me buy you a drink.
Yeah, well, for what you want, it costs a lot more than just a drink.
I've got $300 in my wallet.
Is that what you think I am, a hooker? Hey, you made the crack.
Well, I'm not a hooker.
All right, fine, then we'll just talk.
Get lost.
I'm just saying No, and I'm saying get lost, you dirt bag! What's your problem? That's it.
You're out of here, all right? Obviously, the woman doesn't want to talk to you.
You okay? No, I'm not.
I'm losing Michael, and I'm so scared of what I might do.
So scared.
Oh, my God.
Morning.
Morning.
God.
First Michael, when he needed a place to crash, and now me, 'cause I couldn't stand to be alone.
Are you taking in wounded birds here or are you running a hotel, Matt? That'll be $12.
50 for the continental breakfast.
Matt called, I came right over.
I guess I'll, um, leave you two to talk.
So? You were at Shooters, you almost got in a fight? I don't have to explain anything to you.
Hey, you're my wife, damn it.
No, you cheated on me, okay? You slept with Kimberly.
You know what that means? That means that the trust that we had is gone.
Will you listen to me? Will you listen to me? I'm breaking the agreement with her.
You and I are gonna have sex, and the hell with what she thinks.
We're just we just have to switch things around, okay? So days with her, nights with you.
Yeah, you know how many times I've heard that? Nights with you, baby, days with her.
You know, you are no better than all those johns I slept with before.
Come on, Megan, I love you.
Yeah.
They used to say that too, you know, when they were finished and they went home to their wives.
You know, I envied those women for what they had and that I didn't.
I envied them and I ultimately hated them the same way that I hate Kimberly now.
I hate her, dying or not, with all my heart.
Now get out of here.
Just looking at you is making me sick.
Hey, do you know what? I'm not giving up on you or this relationship.
I don't care what you say or do.
I'm not giving up.
Never.
Want some lemonade? Oh, yeah.
Thanks.
You know, Jake, I've given you a place to stay, I've fed you.
The least you could do is tell me the real reason why you're here.
I mean, what, it's been 2 years since I've given you our new address? I don't know.
I guess I just sort of filed it away.
I never expected to come looking for you.
I guess I just wanted to see how David was doing, how he turned out, how you were doing.
It's a woman, isn't it? You just broke up with someone.
What? How did I know? The fence, for starters.
Most people use the doorbell.
All right, you're right.
I did break up with someone, but that's got nothing to do with David, you and me.
Oh.
I thought you were Dad.
David, this is Jake Hanson.
Jake's, uh I'm an old friend of the family.
How're you doing, man? You guys had a little accident with your fence, here.
I'm just gonna fix it and then be on my way.
Is Dad gonna be home in time for my basketball game? He's really sorry, sweetie.
His business is running a lot longer than, it, you know, should have.
It always runs longer.
Dad's missed every game this season.
I'm going over to Jason's.
David, just He gets so angry.
Yeah.
I know the feeling.
Oh, Nick, you know what, I'm really sorry, but I have I ruined another cork, and they're gonna want another bottle over there, a fresh bottle, so, um Just, uh, one of the people working for a living.
Can you believe it? Somebody actually stiffed me tonight.
I mean, can you believe that? Actually, yes.
I should have known the two of you were friends.
What, did you put the squeeze on Kyle? Please hire my incompetent friend? No.
Carter got this one all on his own.
Well, Carter, you got 2 choices.
You can either quit or you can take the only other job available Dishwasher.
Dishwasher.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, my god, oh, my god.
That is so perfect.
Yes.
I'm I'm I will start right now.
Oh, oh, Sydney, you sure know how to pick 'em.
Yep.
Even better at holding on to 'em.
At least better than you are.
Tell Carter I'll have champagne waiting for him at home.
Nice purse.
Boy, you're just making friends all over town, aren't you? Oh, yeah.
I saw the reservations book.
Dr.
Burns, party of one.
Now, you know, Kyle specifically asked me to keep an eye on you while he was gone.
Be careful.
The bartender's watching us.
Kyle told him to keep an eye on me.
Good.
'Cause I need a drink.
Excuse me.
Hi, how're you doing? Hey.
So, you have any of that County McBride scotch back there? I know Kyle keeps it hidden.
You know about that, huh? We've tasted it a few times.
I'm Peter Burns.
Nick Reardon here.
So, I know Kyle's a hell of a golfer.
You play? Me? No.
Well, consider this an invitation.
Woodward, two.
Girlfriend of yours? No, wife.
Excuse me.
Peter.
Great.
Enough of this, all right? I feel like I'm dealing with a 4-year-old.
You know, when I came to Santa Barbara that time, I should have beat that little son of a bitch into the ground before it got any more out of control.
Wait, what are you talking about? You know damn well what I'm talking about! Peter.
What did you say to him? Why can't you leave him alone? Anything that goes on between Peter and me is about us, not you.
Do you understand? Come on.
Let's get out of here.
Looks like it's gonna be a slow night, now that you've driven all the customers away.
Okay, sweetie.
Well, that was David.
He's gonna spend the night at his friend's house.
Sounds like he's still angry at his dad.
I try to fill in.
I go to all his games, but it just never seems to be enough.
You want some more? No, thank you.
You know, I used to be mad all the time when I was a kid.
Had a chip on my shoulder, people used to say.
Bad temper I guess they were right.
Families they can be a good thing, and they can really screw you up, too.
Do you remember the time when you took me to meet your mother and your brother? That was the longest weekend of my life.
"Wasting your time," they told me.
"Jake will never get married.
" And the truth is, that's all I ever really wanted.
You know, I try and I try at this relationship thing, and I just can't get it right.
I think getting older means forgetting how to need someone.
I think I really needed you to come here.
Oh, boy, Colleen.
We can't do this.
I know.
That's not why I came here.
Oh, I'm still in love with my husband, and you're still in love with whoever you're running away from.
Her name is Alison.
And I could run to the end of the earth and still not be away from her.
You know, you're bringing tears to my eyes, and it's not even about me.
Hi.
Hi, my name's Billy Campbell.
We were called here by Alison Parker.
She's, uh, well, she drove herself in.
She's, like, she's pregnant, and she said she was having some problems, like Cramping, and Cramping and spotting.
Oh, I'm showing she's still in with the doctor.
You can wait in our waiting room.
It's down the hall to the left.
Okay, I'm gonna call Amanda.
She'll be worrying about Alison.
Okay, yeah.
Thanks.
Are you here for Alison Parker? Yeah.
You should come with me, then.
Okay, what Hurry.
Yeah, but What? Billy.
What are you doing here? Well, when you called, I, uh, I came right over.
Oh, it's okay.
The baby's fine.
Oh.
Okay.
Is that my baby? Nice steady heartbeat.
That's my baby.
I thought you'd want the father here when you first hear the heartbeat.
Oh, my God, has it come to this? Megan, you couldn't hurt anyone, and I'm so sorry if this all hurts you so much.
It's just that I have to have my life back for a while.
Can you understand that? I have to have it back.
Damn you.
Damn you.
Jake? It's David.
The parents where he spent the night said he took off.
He just ran away.
He left a note.
God, this happens every time he gets angry at his dad.
Okay, calm down.
Is there someplace that he goes? Uh, not far, usually.
He goes to the, um, the Little League field or the railroad tracks down by the wash.
Yeah, I passed that on the way in.
I'll take you there, you take the field, and if he's not at either place, then we'll call the police.
Okay.
The whole thing with the offices in this place is nuts.
I mean, first I was in this office, then I was out, now I'm back in.
I'm telling you right now, I'm not moving again.
Alison, are you listening? Hello.
Where are you? Are you back in the hospital? No.
I'm sorry.
It was just so incredible, hearing that little heartbeat.
I mean, it was suddenly so real.
There's a baby growing inside me.
Until yesterday, I couldn't even imagine myself as a mother.
Now it feels like I might really be able to do it.
And, uh, and the alone part? I think that'll be okay.
Truth is, Jake and I were probably never meant to be together in the first place, so it's better this way.
Better to have it determined now.
You know, last night, the, uh, you know, the mix-up Oh, no, I was glad you were there.
After everything we've been through, it seemed I don't know Appropriate? Is that the right word? Yeah, that'll do.
By the way, for me, it was, it was the coolest thing ever.
It really was.
Like, I'm still getting chills.
Aww.
Leave me alone.
Not until you listen.
I don't have to listen to you.
Who are you, anyway? Some guy out after my mom? Hey, watch your mouth.
Look, I know what it's like to get angry.
It's tough to control it, I do the same thing.
But you got to look at things from your dad's side.
He's out there bustin' his butt to provide for his family, and I know he would much rather be with you and your mom.
You know, I met your dad I know him.
He's a great guy.
He's a lucky guy.
He's got everything.
Are you a dad? Yeah.
Actually, I am.
So how come you're here and not with your kid? 'Cause I got a knack for making really stupid decisions, and that was one of them.
You know, you just try to do the right thing, and you just keep screwing it up.
You're running away too, huh? Yeah, I am.
What from? Just about everything, I guess.
So can I have a ride home on that cool motorcycle of yours? Yeah.
I think we could probably arrange that.
Come on.
I'm sorry for the mix-up.
We'll have a table for you in just a second.
Ed, do me a favor.
Get a table together for the six.
Sure.
Thanks.
Hey, it's my fault.
I should have written it down.
You bet your butt you should have.
You don't talk to me that way.
I work for Kyle, not you.
You got a problem with me, you take it up with him.
Oh, I will, mister.
You just wait.
What can I get you? Beer is fine.
There's nothing worse than a woman for a boss.
Well, my boss is Kyle, not that hag.
Right.
Name's Craig Field.
You might have seen me in here with Amanda Woodward.
Yeah, sure.
The blonde Dr.
Burns' wife, huh? You pay good attention.
Part of the job.
So, uh, by any chance, you looking to make some extra money? I'm always looking for extra money.
Good, 'cause it, uh, turns out that Amanda, she's kind of suspicious that, uh, something's up with Peter.
I figured if he's in here all the time, you might be able to find something out for me.
It's possible.
You know, she, uh, wants to see if he's seeing anyone romantically.
So, uh, what do you say? A hundred now, a thousand when you come up with some proof? You got yourself a deal, mister.
And don't worry.
If there's any dirt on your Dr.
Burns, even a speck I'll find it.
Kimberly.
Come in.
I have the most incredible news.
I want you to take a look at these.
These are your most recent MRis, and compare them to these from a month ago.
It's shrinking.
The tumor is shrinking, Kimberly.
I've never seen anything like this in my entire career.
'Course, we have to be caut It's unbelievable.
I mean, anything can still happen.
Oh, my god.
Full remission with only a limited treatment.
It's amazing.
No, doctor.
I've had extensive treatment.
Treatment, and the loving support of my husband, Michael.
His his sacrifice and his belief in me is all I needed.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, Dr.
Stein.
This is just so exciting.
Thank you.
God bless.
Thank you.
Oh, Kimberly, look.
Listen, um, you know, I've thought about and thought about this and I can't keep hurting Megan this way.
I've, um, you know, I've asked her to go so far beyond the limits of anyone's tolerance, it's insane.
So while I'm trying to be sensitive to your, to your condition, you know, because I care about you, I just can't Michael, stop.
Things are gonna work out now.
I promise.
You're not comin'? I have some bookkeeping I have to finish.
Don't worry, I'll lock up.
You can go.
It's all clear.
Hi.
Yeah.
You're pretty good at this stuff, aren't you? Well, with Nick watching me at every turn, I don't really have much of a choice.
Right, right.
Sorry, it's not exactly the Ritz.
Oh, no, no, it's it's very earthy.
I like it.
So.
What's for dinner? Taylor! Mmm, Peter.
Oh, God, someone's coming.
Taylor, you back there? No.
Go this way.
Baby.
Hey.
What are you doing back here all by yourself? Well, I was just cleaning up.
We closed early tonight because it was slow.
Oh.
I spilled the flour.
I'm a mess, aren't I? I missed you.
The whole time I was in Boston, I was thinking, "You're blowing it, man.
" And over what, a jerk like Nick? That's crazy.
Turns out no matter what I do, I can't stop my love for you.
Oh, baby, yes.