Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000): Season 8, Episode 12 - Friends in Deed - full transcript

Hey, Kel, come on. Chop chop.

We're gonna be late.
Oh, I know, I'm coming.

This article's so

good, I can't put it down.

What's it about?

It's by this woman,
Emma Bennett.

She, uh, writes
about Generation Y,

and she's talking
about all the stupid jobs

she's taken since she
graduated from college in June.

Emma Bennett...
I've heard of her.

She's, like, some
local whiz kid.



Started publishing when she
was still a sophomore at USC.

She's great. You should get her
to write something for the Beat.

I don't know if
she'd go for that.

We're not exactly as
slick as the L.A. Chronicle.

I don't know. It might be good.

She has a good following, I bet.

Well, maybe I will.

You're a real pro
with that spatula, huh?

You should see what
I can do with a whisk.

I can imagine.

This was really sweet
of you to invite me

over here for breakfast.

I wanted to see you.

Hello?



Mom, hi.

Sweetheart, there must be

something wrong with your phone.

I've been trying to
reach you for an hour.

Yeah, I've been meaning
to use the cell phone

and call the phone company.

Well, this is some breakfast.

Noah, what brings
you here at this hour?

I invited him.

Oh.

You know, we
have plenty of food.

Would you like to join us?

No, no,

thank you.

I don't think Noah
can stay, either.

You've got a lot to do to get
that boat ready for the auction.

It's all done, Mrs. Martin.

The whole list?

All of it.

So how come Noah had

to tell me and you didn't?

I guess I was putting it off

because I knew
it would upset you.

Well, I'm not a baby.

I know, I know.

It's just that, uh,

we don't use the boat anymore.

Your father has decided
to devote himself full-time

to charity work. No,
Mom, that's-that's fine.

I just wish you would've
told me, that's all.

All right, I'm sorry.

The auction is Thursday.

Your father is at a
conference all week.

I was hoping

that you would bring
David to the, uh, auction

with you.

I've got a million
things on my mind,

and I've been getting
these terrible migraines.

Have you got any aspirin?

Yeah, uh, the top
shelf in the bathroom.

Oh.

This smells great.

So ha-have you thought
about where you're gonna live?

No, I haven't
figured it out yet.

Well, if I thought
you were poor,

I'd take care of you:
shelter, meals, a warm bed.

How about a vow of poverty?

Mm.

Excuse me!

Mom...

Could I see you
alone for a minute?

Sure.

What are you doing?

Where is David?

Look, I-I meant to tell
you this before, Mom.

David and I broke up.

What? When?

A few weeks ago.

And I'm seeing Noah now.

I don't believe this.

You told me you were
madly in love with David,

that you wanted to spend
the rest of your life with him.

Well, it's a long story.

Things just got complicated.

Please, sweetheart, tell
me you're not spending time

with this wharf rat.

Mom, he's not
who you think he is.

Oh, I know exactly who he is.

No, you're completely
jumping to conclusions,

judging him without
even knowing him.

The same way you did with David.

Oh, no. At least David
didn't work on a boat.

I can't believe how
superficial you are.

All right, call it whatever
you want to call it.

But sweetheart, it's
becoming real clear

that you're not making
very smart choices.

Mom, please, don't tell
me how to run my life.

I'm just... No.

I'm an adult now, and
you can't just walk in here

and take over my life.

It doesn't work anymore.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ I wait for the
days to collide ♪

♪ In a motion of moments
obtained, and I've tried ♪

♪ Losing you to the
coast and the tide ♪

♪ In an ocean of light
on a Saturday night ♪

♪ Do you remember falling ♪

♪ Like on a mound of leaves? ♪

♪ That's one more thing ♪

♪ One more thing ♪

♪ One more thing that
isn't there anymore ♪

♪ All alone in a
room with no light... ♪

So, you getting used to it here?

It's not as fancy as the
Foundation's offices, but...

But it's so much better.

I didn't take that job

to sit behind a desk
and go to charity balls.

That's fine, but I
didn't really feel

like I was making a difference.

Whereas here, it's...

Well, you get immediate

confirmation.

Yes.

It's so great to feel needed.

To be able to help people
every single day, you know?

That's why I became a doctor.

That and the fact that
I couldn't carry a tune.

Dr. Monahan,

Mrs. Pattaya just came in!

How is she?

Her husband must've
been pretty angry.

What I wouldn't give

to have three minutes
alone with that guy.

Is there anything I can do?

Oh, yeah, comfort the
sick, console the needy,

fight the state for
reimbursements

and make sure
the electricity bill's

paid on time.

I can do that.

I think.

Morning.

What do you want, Val?

I don't know.

A house on the beach.

My own private plane.

That's funny.

Look, the After Dark was a
huge part of my life for a long time.

It was kind of like
home to me, you know?

The point is?

Well, I was wondering what
you were planning on doing with it.

Why?

Because I can run it.

I haven't decided what I'm
gonna do with it yet. Tell me you're

not planning on
running it yourself.

And what if I was?

Why would you
want to run a club?

I mean, if I had your
money, I wouldn't.

Maybe I'd enjoy
it. David couldn't

do it alone, so what makes
you think you can, huh?

Look, I'm not completely
incompetent, okay?

Besides, it can't be all
that bad if you want to do it.

The club's important to me.

It's not just some phase
that I'm going through.

I care what happens to it.

Well, you have no idea
what's important to me, okay?

I know what I see.

It's not some big work ethic.

Hey, look,

I am not lazy.

You're an outdoor person.

I mean, that means
you're gonna be

inside working
at least 15 hours.

See, I'm starting to think

this isn't about
the club at all, is it?

This is not about us, Noah.

You can go out with Donna
all you want, I really don't care.

But I care about
the club... a lot.

You just don't think I
can run it by myself, right?

It's more like I know I can.

I already made a
decision. End of story.

Hey.

Silver! What's up, man?

Unemployment.

Got any leads?

Uh, actually, I was hoping

to check out your classifieds.

Right there. Knock yourself out.

Thanks.

Ah,

Cupcake Central is looking
for a new cake decorator.

Oh, yeah? What's it pay?

Two bucks an hour plus
all the frosting you can eat?

That's very helpful,
Steve. Thank you.

If I were you, Dave,

I'd patch things up with Noah.

Boogie back over
to the After Dark.

I'd rather be an employer
than an employee.

Yeah, well, you're not me.

Isn't it worth a...? You know,

if I never hear the name Noah
Hunter again, it'll be too soon.

All right? It seems
like every time

he comes around, he ruins
some other part of my life.

Am I missing something here?

All the guy did was
bail you out, bro.

Yeah, he's a real pal.

Wait, Silver, if you'd
check your ego at the door,

I think maybe you'd...

He's seeing Donna.

Whoops.

For real?

Yeah, for real.

I really don't appreciate

you taking his side
on this, Brandon.

Silver...

Really.

Honey, we're gonna be
late for our reservation!

Hold your horses, cowboy.
I'm trying to tell Mom

what Zach has to do
for school tomorrow.

Okay, so he also needs to
draw a picture of the house

and everyone who lives in it.

Oh, okay, it'll be a Picasso.

Okay, you guys get going.

Thanks.

Zach? Zach, honey?

Your mommy's going.

We're talking dinner,
drinks and then dessert

at my father's house in Malibu.

Oh. Is he gonna be there?

Oh, no. Conveniently, he's
in Portland with the family.

I told him I'd watch it for him.

Did I mention it's
a beach house?

Mm... Mm...

Hey, buddy, how you doing?

Okay.

You gonna be a good
boy for Grandma?

Yes.

You're the best.

Let met try that again.

Is he okay?

No.

My tummy hurts.

I know. Come here, sweetie.

He's burning up.

You want me to get some aspirin?

No.

I'll get it, along
with a thermometer.

I'm sorry. I know you had

a romantic night planned.

It's okay. It's not your fault.

Come on, honey. Let's go to bed.

I'll order in some
Thai food, okay?

That'd be great.

There goes my sex life.

Sorry to hear
about the club, pal.

No big deal.

Guess it's just time to move on.

Got any leads?

Yeah, starting tomorrow,

I'll be working at Khaki Nation.

Well at least you'll
be well-dressed.

David, I've been
thinking about the club

and the whole situation.

If you think about it, it's
kind of stupid, you know?

I mean, you put
a lot of energy into

the After Dark.

You deserve to have it.

What are you saying?

Look, I'm saying that
it's all yours, okay?

No strings attached.

Well, I don't want your charity.

Look, it's not...

You had some financial problems.

I bailed you out,
it's no big deal.

Donna talk you into this?

She doesn't even know I'm here.

So, come on, help me out, man.

Get this place off my hands.

No, thanks.

I don't want it, it's yours.

At least let me pay for some
of the assets that are still here.

You got furniture, equipment.

Don't do me any
more favors, all right?

You got my girl,
you got the club.

Congratulations.

Thanks to you, my life's ruined.

Hey.

Hey, what's your big hurry?

I want to get to work early.

Dr. Monahan has
a full day ahead.

Hmm, you've really taken
to this guy, haven't you?

Yeah, he is amazing.

I mean, the guy left
a thriving practice

to help poor women
at a free clinic.

And the hours he keeps.

He's never tired.

He sounds almost perfect.

He is, of course, ugly.

Actually, he's kind of handsome.

Really?

But he's no Brandon Walsh.

I'm sure he hears
that all the time.

Yeah, probably from his wife.

He's married. Glad to hear it.

Hmm.

Hey, I almost
forgot to tell you.

Emma Bennett's coming in to
meet with us today about writing

an article for us.
Ooh, that's great.

Yeah, I mean she
hasn't said yes yet, but

assuming she does,
full credit goes to you

for suggesting I call her.

Well, I don't exactly have
your power of persuasion.

No, you don't, but we do make
a pretty good team, don't we?

Yes, the best. Mm-hmm.

I gotta go. I'll call
you later, okay?

Okay.

Hey, you forgot your breakfast.

Okay, T-shirts with ribs
are over in that corner,

and smooth T-shirts are here.

Never, ever put
the two together.

Why not?

Didn't you read your
Khaki Nation manual?

Mixing textures
violates company policy.

Why?

Good employees follow
policy, they don't question it.

And mixing confuses
the customers.

Now, one of the basic
keys to a successful career

at Khaki Nation is to sell
your customers an entire outfit.

Remember, accessories
are what give a person style.

So, don't just stop
at T-shirts and pants.

There's a whole world of socks,
hats, glasses and hair wear.

Hair wear?

You know, David,
an awful lot of people

would kill to have your job.

If you're not going to
bring the right attitude...

I'm sorry. I...

I've never heard the
term "hair wear" before.

Well, bandannas, headbands,
barrettes and baseball hats.

You with me?

Yeah, I'm with you.

Good.

Now, on to the art of folding.

Let's see how you do.

You know what?

You have a lot to learn.

Why all the cloak and dagger?

No one's home.

I just want to be sure.

We drove around the block
three times checking for cars.

You called the house
and no one answered

and when we walked
in, you yelled "Hello!"

loud enough to wake the dead.

Nothing wrong with
taking a few precautions.

You're insane. Yes, I'm insane.

We don't have that much time.

I have to pick up
Zach in an hour.

How's he feeling?
Oh, he's better.

Had like a 24-hour
bug, you know.

Did I ever tell you how
sexy you are in this uniform?

About a million times.

Hey, kids.

Sorry to break
this to you, but, um,

see, Joe here's got
to smoke the place.

Now?

No time like the present.

What do you mean

smoke?

Extermination.

It seems that we have a
little problem with mites.

Can't he start in another room?

Honey, he's gotta
do the whole place.

We gotta be out of here
like... Joe, three hours?

Four to five for
maximum termination.

Sorry.

Brandon Walsh,

meet Emma Bennett.

Hi.

How formal.

I feel like I'm at
a débutante ball.

Trust me, honey, we're
a long way from that.

Take a seat, won't you?

I'm, uh, guessing
you'd mind if I smoked.

Yeah, actually, I would.

I figured that.

It's a nasty habit,
lousy for the lungs.

But you know, in a twisted way,

that's part of the allure.

You know that
little thrill you get

when you know you're
doing something bad?

Freud would have
a field day with you,

wouldn't he? He certainly would.

Listen, uh, the
reason I called you

and asked you to come
down here is because

I wanted to offer you
a job here with us.

Now, I know you've
been doing some work

for some other
papers and I certainly

wouldn't stop you from...

No.

I beg your pardon?

No, no commitments.

It's nothing
personal, it's just that

monogamy cramps my style.

I like to freelance, it
lets me be my own boss.

All right then, why don't
you write an article for us

and then we'll figure out what
the next step is from there?

You cut right to the chase.

No foreplay, nothing.

I like that.

Is that a yes?

Why not?

You seem to understand
just what I need.

♪ Mystery, she
keeps me guessing ♪

♪ Got to be her
heart is missing ♪

♪ I like applause, it
was so protected ♪

♪ I evolve, I stand erected ♪

♪ Inside an open door ♪

♪ I hear you calling ♪

♪ But it's all the same ♪

♪ I feel you falling... ♪

Hey, oh, I love what
you've done with the place.

Standing room only.

Two more weeks of this
and even you'll go broke.

That's what I love
about you, Val.

Your positive attitude.

Don't leave home without it.

Drink for the lady,
whatever she wants.

Uh, glass of merlot, please.

Uh, we're out of wine.

The shipment never came
in. And what did you say

about not being
totally incompetent?

If you want to
talk about the club,

we can talk... I'm not here

to talk about the club.

I mean, the way it looks,
it looks like you're doing

great business all by yourself.

It's my first night.

There is a learning curve
for everything, you know.

So, where's your sidekick?

Donna's photo
shoot's running late.

She's not gonna be here.

Well, I'm sure she'll be pleased

with your business skills.

What's your point?

Well, let's just call
it poetic justice.

I mean, here you are, Mr. Laid
Back Party On the Boat Boy

now dealing with
constant inventories,

heinous accounting
and unreliable vendors.

Not to mention
customers complaining

about too much
ice in their drinks.

Then again, what goes
around comes around.

How's that?

Well, I mean, you
were lying to me

for months about who you were

and then you go
and screw David over.

Those things are gonna
come back and haunt you.

It's a risk I'm gonna
have to deal with, huh?

Well, knock yourself out.

Looks like you're on your way

to a brilliant future
as a club owner.

Hey. Hey.

You okay?

Yeah, it's just been a long day.

I didn't think you got tired.

You always seem ready
to take on one more patient.

Well, I don't like to turn
people away, you know?

Yeah, did you
hurt your shoulder?

Yeah, it's a little stiff.

I think it's from filling out
all those insurance forms.

Come on, let me
take a look at it.

I am the doctor, after all.

Okay.

Why don't you have
a seat? Thanks.

How's that?

That feels great.

Does that hurt?

No, it doesn't hurt.

But that's fine.

How's that feel?

It's much better.

Thanks.

Anytime.

David, David!

Can you lower the music?

My head is pounding.

Sorry.

Hey...

shouldn't you be
with your boyfriend?

It's a big night for him. I
just got done with work,

and I have at least
two hours of stuff to do.

He understood.

Well, he's super understanding.

Real prince, that guy.

I'm not gonna have
this conversation.

Sorry.

Look, David...

I'm sorry that this
is so hard for you.

But Noah opened the door for
you to come back to the club.

So you have no one to blame
for saying no except yourself.

What do you want?

We need to talk.

What if I don't want to?

You're not making this easy.

Well, from what I remember,
that's not how you liked it.

This is strictly business.

Don't get the wrong idea, okay?

Go ahead.

You were right about the club.

I don't know the first
thing about running it.

I need your help.

Especially with
day to day stuff.

It'll cost you.

Yeah, it always does
with you, Val, doesn't it?

Look, I'll pay your old
salary plus 20% raise.

30% and I want
a cut of the profits

so one of these days
I can buy you out.

What'd you have in mind?

50%.

You're nuts.

You need me,
you said it yourself.

Oh, need and desperation
are two different things.

Ten percent.

20.

Ten. Take it or leave it.

I'll take it.

We got a deal.

I'm telling you, Brandon,
it was unprofessional.

Kel, you guys work together.

He was probably just
being extra careful.

I don't know, it's just...

What?

It felt different.

I mean, there's touching and
then there's touching, you know?

Don't you think if he really
stepped over that line,

you'd be sure?

All I know is that
it-it didn't feel right.

You're not used to being
examined by someone you know.

It makes sense it would make
you feel a little uncomfortable.

Why are you taking his side?

I'm not taking his side,

I'm just saying...

you've said so many
great things about him.

I'm having a hard time imagining
someone so good being so bad.

So, what? Y-You're
saying that I made this up?

No.

Then what are you saying?

I'm saying maybe you just
got the wrong impression.

I mean, you didn't
call him on it, did you?

No.

Exactly.

If he'd have been out of line,
you would've said something.

It's not like you
to just sit there

and be made to feel
uncomfortable, right?

David, you're
forgetting the sleeve.

Remember? A flat
sleeve is a happy sleeve.

Wonder what a depressed
sleeve would look like.

That was a joke.

Mm-hmm. I'm gonna go
check on that new shipment.

You be all right up here? Super.

Hey. Is that the Frosted Flakes?

Yeah, yeah. It's the new album.

Really? How is it?

Oh, it's good.
You want a listen?

Yeah, thanks.

Thanks.

Melissa, I was...

Yeah. This isn't a record store.

You know, I can't believe
you're being so unprofessional.

All I did...

No, I know what you did.

And I'm sick of your attitude.

I want you to go
in back right now

and start unpacking boxes.

Maybe that'll give
you an opportunity

to think about how
you're going to change.

You know what?

I really don't need
that opportunity.

Happy folding.

Can I borrow you
for a few minutes?

Sure. Yeah.

I feel like I haven't
seen you all day.

Well, I've been busy.

Look, I know you've
got a lot of work to do,

but it's very important for
me to have you in the room

when I conduct an exam.

Okay. But why?

Well, you just can't be
too careful these days.

People are so litigious.

I mean, one small
misunderstanding

and the next thing you know,
you're looking at charges

of impropriety and
sexual harassment.

It's a sad world when you
can't even practice medicine

without a witness in the room.

Hi.

Hey, you get your article?

Well, actually,

that's why I'm here.

My computer sort of
had a nervous breakdown.

There's a geek in my
apartment right now

trying to fix it,

but it probably won't
be ready till tomorrow.

No problem.

Well, I was thinking maybe
we could have a drink

and I could give
it to you in person.

That could probably be arranged.

How about the Blue
Turtle tomorrow at 1:00?

Sure.

Great.

Well...

I would really love to
stay and schmooze,

but I'm late for lunch.

Seems like you always
got somewhere to go.

Well, you know what they say.

No, what do they say?

A body in motion
stays in motion. See ya.

I'm so glad we're
gonna be alone.

Zach won't be finished
with school until 4:00.

That gives us four whole hours.

Oh, four hours.
Hang the trapeze.

Mom?

Carly!

Oh, I thought... I thought
you were gonna be at work.

I got off early. What
are you doing here?

Um, well, the, uh, the
cable in my apartment

went out and so
we wanted to come

and see a Preston Sturges movie.

Oh, forgive me.

Chet, this is my daughter
Carly and her friend Steve.

And, um, this is
Chet Winslow, my...

Significant other?

Hi, Carly.

Hi, nice to meet you. Steve.

Hello. My mom has
kept you kind of a secret.

Well, I'm allowed to
have a private life, too.

But I guess it's
time it went public.

Chet has just invited me to go

to his house in Arizona
for a few months.

He's got a house
in the mountains.

A few months?

I want your mom to
get to know my kids

and I thought we'd travel
a little, drive to Florida.

Maybe stop in one of
those towns, you know,

that look like fun.

You know, I've always
wanted to see Graceland.

Great. That's great.

So um...

when would you leave?

Oh, I'm heading out this weekend

for my grandson's birthday,

and Doris will come next week.

That's quick.

When it's the right
thing, you don't want to

waste any time.

But I'm going to miss
you, honey, and Zach.

And I hope that you can
find another baby sitter.

Hey. Hey.

Aren't you supposed
to be at work?

My days at Khaki
Nation are over.

What are you gonna do?

Hmm. Find a job that
doesn't have anything to do

with folding or, uh...

company policy.

I know, I have no one
to blame but myself.

I'm sorry that I said that.

Look, I know things are
tough for you right now.

They are for me, too.

What, you have a
hair out of place?

David. No I'm serious.

What, did you scuff
a nail or break a heel?

Gosh, from where I'm sitting,
your life seems pretty great.

Fine.

You want to know what's
really bothering me?

Please. Make my day.

I've been thinking

that maybe it was a mistake
that we slept together.

You know what? I
don't want to hear this.

I thought we were
going to get married.

And look.

We're not even together anymore.

Donna...

that was your decision.

I was fine waiting.

Hell, I'd already
waited seven years!

I'm not saying that
it wasn't my decision.

This doesn't even
sound like you.

You know, I'm-I'm listening
to what you're saying,

but I'm not sure if these words
are yours or your mother's.

They're mine.

Are you sure?

You know what? Forget it.

I thought that I could
talk to you about this,

that you could listen to me,

that maybe you
could be my friend.

You know what? I'm
sorry. I want more than that.

I still love you. That's
why I can't help you out

with this whole
thing, all right?

Because it-it hurts me too much.

I'm sorry.

So am I.

Okay, we have Disco
Night, Grunge Night,

Comedy Night, Country and
Western Night, '50s Night...

Country and Western Night?

Oh, a lot of people like it.

You one of them?

No, but we should give it
a try before we blow it off.

Hey, you've put a lot of hard
work into this, haven't you?

I told you, the club means
a lot to me, it's important.

Yeah, I know. It's just...

Why are you so surprised?

I've just never seen
this side of you before.

Now you have.

Look, I want to thank you.

It means a lot to me being here.

It's okay.

I'm just glad you're happy.

Oh! Ten bucks says you're
gonna go see my partner.

What?

Noah didn't tell you?

He asked me to come back
to the club and work with him.

No.

Well, don't worry.
It's just business.

You can have him all
to yourself after hours.

Hey, can I get you anything

else, darling?

No, I have everything
I need, thanks.

Cool.

♪ No one knows ♪

♪ How the story goes ♪

♪ Till the end... ♪

Right on time.

Did you hire Valerie as
your business partner?

Did you?

I made her an employee. Why?

Why? What were you thinking?

You, of all people, should
know what she's like.

I don't know how to run
a club. She's good at it.

I'm not talking about
her business sense.

It's the fact that
she lies, she cheats,

she basically uses people.

Look, it's not personal.
It's business, okay?

Working with an old
girlfriend is always personal.

So is asking your ex-boyfriend
to move in with you.

That is completely different.

David had no place to
live and it's temporary.

It's not like I'm seeing
him all day long.

Look, I'm gonna
spend as little time

with her as possible, all right?

You could have hired so many
people. Why did you pick her?

Because she knows
this place inside and out.

And she needed a job.

I don't believe this.

Valerie is not helpless.

You know, first she
pulls one over on David

and now she's doing
the same thing to you.

Look, I told you, I have
my eyes wide open.

I don't want this
to ruin our night.

I was hoping we could go get

some sushi and
catch a movie tonight.

I can't.

Work?

Noah, I'm not about

to get into a relationship

and have Valerie
barking at my heels again.

I just can't do it.

Are you pushing me
away because of Valerie,

or because your mom
doesn't approve of me?

My mother doesn't
want to see me get hurt.

Neither do I.

Does Valerie still
have a job here?

Look, I made a deal.

I-I can't go back on my word.

I guess not.

Donna, we had
something really nice

going here. I don't want to
see it get ruined because of this.

I need...

I need some time
to see how I feel.

I guess I'll give you a
call when I figure it out.

So, tell me about Emma.

Is she as funny in person
as she is in her columns?

Yeah, yeah, she's, uh, she's
got a good sense of humor.

Yeah? Well, you should tell her

that we would like to
have her over for dinner.

Great, sounds like a plan. Good.

Oh, Brandon.

About Dr. Monahan,

I think I overreacted.

Are you sure? Yeah.

He's always really careful

about having me in the room
when he does examinations,

so that women don't
get the wrong idea.

Well, that's pretty considerate.

Yeah. I think that
you were right.

Maybe I was just uncomfortable

having someone I
know examine me.

Well, I'm glad you're feeling
better about everything.

Thank you for your support.

You're welcome. My pleasure.

I'm sorry... I'm so antsy.

I just can't stop
thinking about my mom.

Yeah, well, she didn't
give you much notice.

Y-You know, the truth is,

is I'm a... I'm actually really
happy that she's found someone.

I mean, she's been
alone a long time.

I just...

I just wish she would have
found him after Christmas.

Or Zach's school vacation.

You know, it's been
hard enough as it is

with her helping out.

I have no idea what
I'm gonna do without her.

Well...

we'll work something
out, don't worry.

We?

Yeah, we.

I'm not gonna let you
go through this alone.

Come here.

I'm so happy I
have you in my life.

Me, too.

What's so funny?

Well, Zach's at school, right?

Yeah. And...

my mom's packing for Arizona...

We're alone. Uh-huh.

We've spent all this time
trying to find time alone together,

and... now that we have it,

we're not even
making the most of it.

What do you suggest
we do about it?

Well...

this, for a start.

Ooh, I like the way you think.

Well...

here's the article.

Sorry for the delay.

How is it? Fabulous.

They're always fabulous.

Well, here's to
you being fabulous.

So... tell me about the
real Brandon Walsh.

What you see is what you get.

Well, it's been my experience

that appearances
are usually misleading.

Not much to tell, really.

I was born in Minnesota,
raised in Beverly Hills.

But why the Beverly Beat?

I mean, there's a whole
big world out there.

That's a long story.

I've got all day.

And what happened to
being a body in motion?

Sometimes a body
likes where it is.

I'm really sorry Khaki
Nation didn't work out.

Don't be.

It was killing me.

Besides, I got a new
job... Starting tomorrow,

I'll be the newest
employee at, uh...

Ralph's Car Wash.

No.

Yep.

The money's actually not
too bad, and I was desperate.

You know, this is Noah's fault.

He screwed everything up.

Yeah, you can say that again.

David?

Hey. Hey, I...

I thought it was you guys.

Uh, what are you up to?

Shopping. Hanging out.

Maybe you should
get your stories straight.

Yeah, I guess we should.

Anyway, I'm off to see
my mom at the boat.

I'll... see you later, David.

Bye.

Did you see the look on her
face when she saw us together?

Yeah, she wasn't too happy.

Are you kidding? She was livid.

Which gives me the
answer to all our problems.

Val, what are you thinking?

Hanging out together,
like Donna and Noah.

Okay, you know what,
it makes me sick, too.

But if she thinks and if Noah
thinks that we're, you know...

No, no. They'll never buy it.

Why not? We dated before.

You know how long ago
that was? You are so negative.

Val, I'm realistic.

Would you just give this a try?

Okay, you're-you're
telling me that

if we pretend to be a
couple, they'll get so jealous

that they'll break up
and come back to us?

Trust me, it's gonna work.

Okay. Fine, fine,
it's worth a shot.

Okay.

Ooh, I'm sorry.

Not at all.

I just hope I didn't
hurt that shoulder.

No, it's much better.

Thank you.

In case I haven't
told you, Kelly,

you look very beautiful today.

We've had many
wonderful times on that boat.

It's been fabulous.

Oh, it's a lovely
boat. Thank you.

Oh, excuse me.

Honey, you made it.

I wouldn't let you
go through this alone.

Oh, thank you.

You know, I really
am very proud of you.

You've grown into
quite a young woman.

Thank you. And, Mom,
about the other day...

No, no.

You said it: you're
an adult now.

You're gonna make
all your own decisions.

I respect that.

But I am still your mother.

So when you
get hurt, I get hurt.

Are you ready?

As ready as I'll ever be.

Let's go.

Please take your seats.

We'll get started
in just a moment.

Thank you.

We'll start the bidding

on this beautiful
sloop at $200,000.

Do I hear $200,000?

$200,000. $200,000.
Looking for $250,000.

Do I hear $250,000? $250,000.

$250,000. Thank you.

$275,000.

$275,000. Thank you, sir.

Do I hear $300,000?
Looking for $300,000.

$300,000. $300,000.
Thank you, sir.

Looking for $325,000.
I have $300,000.

Looking for $325,000.

$300,000 going once,

$300,000 twice... $325,000.

$325,000, sir.

That's not funny, young man.

I didn't intend
for it to be funny.

Excuse me, I'm sorry
for the interruption.

I believe the final bid was...

$325,000.

Does he think this is a joke?

No. Actually, he's serious.

Well, I don't think

you have that kind of money.

You're right, Mrs. Martin,

I don't have it all
on me right now.

But what I do have is a
cashier's check for $300,000.

That pretty much shows
I'm good for the rest.

We have $325,000.

$325,000 is the bid.

Going once, going twice...

Sold to Mr. Noah Hunter.

Hunter Oil &

Chemic... You're
one of those Hunters?

We all have our flaws.

Did you know about this?

Yup.

Why didn't you tell me?

Because I knew you'd
treat him differently.

A second?

Sure.

I-I'm sorry.

I needed a place to live;
that's why I came here.

You said you wanted some
time, and I want to give it to you.

Okay.

There, I took it.

So, what'd you come up with?

That I'd like to
keep seeing you.

I'm glad.

Did you ask Emma to dinner?

No, no, it didn't...
it didn't come up.

All work and no play...

Yeah, I know, I know.

Next time, I promise.

I'm gonna take a quick shower.

You okay?

Yeah, I just feel kind of dirty.

Look, Kel...

I'm fine.

I'll just be a minute.

Yeah?

Hi, Brandon.

It's Emma.

Is it too late?

Are you in bed?

No, it's not too late;
yes, I am in bed.

If you're calling about
your article, don't worry,

I printed it word-for-word;
it was great.

It wasn't too cerebral?

No, no, no, not
at all, it was great.

One more thing.

What are you wearing?

Excuse me?

I'm wearing a black
slip with lace trim.

Charming.

Actually, it's pretty sexy.

I'm sure it is.

Do you want to come
over and find out?

I can't.

You will.

Who was on the phone?

It was a wrong number.