Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000): Season 8, Episode 8 - Toil and Trouble - full transcript

All yours.

Brandon? Yep.

Did you know that you
come out of the shower

at exactly 8:40 every morning?

Sounds about right.

Why?

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

We're like the Army.

Hey, after what we went
through this summer,

I'm looking forward
to a little good

old-fashioned routine.



I like the fact that
you know who I am

when I get out of the shower.

So do I, but...

But what?

Kel, it's a little routine
we have in the morning,

so we don't get in
each other's way.

I shower, then you shower.

No, it's more than the shower.

It's everything.

Kel, sometimes a
shower is just a shower.

But what if it's not? What if

it's typical of our
whole relationship?

What if we get along so well

because we have the same
dull, routine outlook on life?



I think there's an insult
in there somewhere.

All right.

"Dull" wasn't the right word.

More like... safe.

Risk free.

So maybe if we went skydiving

or had a fire walk
in the backyard?

Yes.

Maybe.

I don't know, I...

We're just 22 years old.

I think we should act like it.

Making stupid,
irresponsible choices?

I would prefer that than
incredibly vanilla choices.

I happen to like vanilla.

My point exactly.

What's up with you?

You've been moving
and banging around

since we got in the car.

Sorry. I guess I'm just nervous.

I have a meeting later this
afternoon with Mrs. Garibaldi.

I really need this to go well.

Donna, it'll go great.

Who's Mrs. Garibaldi?

A new client.

Hopefully, Morton
Garibaldi's widow.

Who's he?

Only the biggest evening
gown designer in the country.

I mean not that you
should know that, but...

Yeah, his gowns never
seem to fit me right.

Too short-waisted.

Look, this could be an
amazing opportunity for me.

I would do anything to work in
a design house like Garibaldi.

I would answer phones,
get coffee, sweep floors.

Well, stick to the
phones and coffee.

Sweeping has never
been one of your strengths.

Oh, right, like you even
know where the broom is.

Why are we stopping here?

Something happen
to the phone lines

during the fight at the club?

No, there's just a
problem with the phone bill.

I want to handle it in person.

Oh, I'll come with you.

Those lines in there
can get pretty huge.

No, Donna, don't bother.

There's no reason for
both of us to be bored.

It'll make the time go faster.

I don't want to leave
the car out here.

It's not a great neighborhood.

It's Beverly Hills.

Well, don't you want
to call up the repair shop

and make sure your car's ready?

Well, they said
they'd fix it first thing.

It was just the battery.

Yeah, I just don't
want to get there

and have to wait for
an hour, you know?

Fine.

But if you're in there too
long, I'm coming in after ya.

Is that a threat or a promise?

Yeah, I'd like to
take care of that.

This service has
been disconnected.

Yeah, that's why I'm here.

Reconnection costs $25.

That's fine.

Added to your bill,

which includes the late fees

that have been incurred
since the due date,

as well as the usual
state and federal taxes...

Yeah, just
what-what's the total?

$89.42.

Here we go.

Sorry, sir, your
card's been rejected.

Do you have another card?

Here, try that one.

Sorry.

Here.

Third time's the charm?

Ah, congratulations.

You're back in service. Great.

Hey.

Hey. You all set?

Yep, thank you.

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♪ Did you ever
really want some ♪

♪ Thing you know
you couldn't get? ♪

♪ Did you ever
say some insult? ♪

♪ Laughing at the
way you really feel ♪

♪ I'm better off by myself ♪

♪ Happens every single time I ♪

♪ Try to find the words to say ♪

♪ Everything I
think I'm thinking ♪

♪ Why we're always
fighting anyway ♪

♪ I'm better off by myself ♪

♪ I'm better off by myself... ♪

Hold on, honey, one more.

There you go.

Don't burn yourself.
Here you go.

Would you guys
like anything else?

Waitress.

And some more

ketchup, too, please.

This bottle's half full. I know.

I like to have a spare nearby.

Just in case. Let me guess.

Even ketchup has
separation anxiety? No.

I just wouldn't want to run out

when you're with
another customer.

Has anyone ever told you
you're very high maintenance?

Thanks.

Hey, you know that foundation

that Kelly works for?

Well, they're having this
Harvest Moon Ball Friday night.

I thought maybe
you'd like to join me.

Be my better half.

Bonnie to my Clyde.

Juliet to my Romeo.

Dorothy to your Toto?

Is that a yes?

Come on, which is it?

You're either free
or you're not. Well,

I could come up with some
excuses if you want, make you

sweat for it. No. Please.

Okay.

I'll be your flavor of the week.

That's the best offer
I've had in months.

Carly!

I want clothes that make

statements, but in
an indirect sort of way.

Loud enough to be
noticed but not so loud

that it's distracting.

Do you know what I mean?

I think I do.

I love bright, bold colors.

My late husband used to
say that I was the ideal person

to be with during an avalanche.

I brought my sketches

if you'd like to take a look.

Oh, you draw? I design.

I have some ideas
for evening wear

that I think you might like.

Pretty.

Wonderfully loud.

And I like this one.

Oh, they're lovely, really.

You have a lot of talent, dear,

and in the future

I may have you whip
up a gown or two.

But right now I need
something for Friday.

As in later this week?

I'm having a

séance, and it needs to
be something I can sit in.

Because you'll be
sitting on the floor.

Comfortable, but not
comfortable looking.

Oh, you still want
to make a statement.

Exactly.

You know, I don't trust banks,

so I hide all of my
jewelry in the house.

Which used to work
wonderfully for me.

But right now I think
I've done such a good job

that I can't remember
where my diamond bracelet is.

So, I want the psychic
to contact my husband

and ask him if he can
remember where I stashed it.

Your dead husband?

If you know of a psychic, I
could really use a referral.

My regular psychic

is on a past life
therapy retreat.

I'll get right on it.

Oh, thank you, darling.
That would be wonderful.

I'd appreciate it. Sure.

The chef here is
known for his pheasant.

I don't think I've
ever had that.

Oh, like practically
everything else...

it tastes like chicken.

When I was little, my
parents threw a party

and had it under glass.

And I thought it was because
the birds were still alive...

Mmm. And might fly away.

So have you always had money?

Yeah, but I've always
felt guilty about it,

you know, like I didn't
do anything to deserve it,

which I didn't.

Uh, I think that's
what motivated me

to make my own.

Which I did.

Hmm, I can't imagine
feeling guilty about money.

But maybe that's because
I never really had any.

At least not by
Beverly Hills standards.

Oh, that's what
makes you special.

You're not afraid
of a little hard work.

So you have a real
sense of yourself

and of your boundaries.

Maybe a little too
much sometimes, but...

What, is that a complaint?

Just a little show
of impatience.

Or an enthusiasm in abundance,

however you want
to look at it, um...

Anyway... he said, backpedaling...
Are you free Friday night?

Because I would love it

if you went to the
Harvest Ball with me.

Well, I'd have to
check my calendar.

Come on.

It's the party of the year.

Champagne flows like water,

and you'd be the sexiest
woman in the whole damn place.

I don't know.

All my friends are
gonna be there.

Perfect. I'd love to meet them.

Unless

you're hiding me
for some reason.

No, it's-it's not
that. It's just...

I don't know if I'm ready
for you to meet them.

Is it the drooling?

No, no, but...

Then it's a done deal.

What's this?

Open it.

Oh, my God.

Cooper, you shouldn't have.

Well, not that

I'm upset that you
did, really, but...

So, um...

I would be really

happy if you went
to the ball with me.

How can I argue with that logic?

Sorry, club's closed.

And by the looks of it, the
apocalypse has come and gone.

You David Silver?

Yes, I am.

And you are...? Jill Abernathy.

As in J.C. Abernathy.

Let me make this easy for you.

Every month, you're
technically supposed to pay rent.

And when you do, you
make out the check to...

J.C. Abernathy, Incorporated.

You own the building.

Quick study.

As you may have guessed,
this isn't just a social call.

Yeah, I know, the
rent's a little late.

Two weeks is more
than a little, especially

when it's the fourth
month in a row.

In fact, it falls under
the category of remiss.

Look, I'm sorry.

I'll get it to you in the next
couple days, I promise.

David,

every day I promise
to quit drinking coffee

and to start doing yoga.

Yet every morning there I am

waiting in line for my
double cappuccino.

Bottom line,

if I don't have your check
by tomorrow morning, you are

out of here. Wait-wait a
second, you can't just...

Oh, yes I can.

Read your lease.

Which, by the way,
is up next month.

I'm a good tenant.

I just happen to be going

through a bit of a
dry spell right now.

Then you'd better pray for rain.

Because the new lease
will reflect a 15% increase

in my property insurance.

Tomorrow morning.

Hey!

Hey.

Who was that
woman out there? Uh...

just a wine vendor. Hi.

Hey, you, uh, seem like you're

in a good mood.
Ah, nope. Great one.

You know that woman I
met with, Mrs. Garibaldi?

Let me guess, she wants you to

design her entire fall line.

Well, first I've gotta find
her a dress and a psychic,

but I'm in the door.

That's great.

A psychic?

Yeah, she's a little eccentric.

Okay,

a lot. She wants to
ask her dead husband

where she hid her bracelet.

Whew!

Well, while they're talking, uh,

why don't you tell
him to hire you?

Yeah, I'll try.

So how was your day?

Business as usual.

Oh.

Sounds good.

We have to talk

about your investments.

I'd rather talk about baseball.

The playoffs were
pretty exciting, right?

I don't doubt that.

But about your portfolio...

Handle it any way you want.

I don't care.

This isn't

just an allowance anymore, Noah.

There's a great deal
of money at stake.

And I trust you to
take care of it. While I

appreciate the compliment,
that's not very prudent.

Look, Albert, all the money has
ever done is caused problems

for me and everyone I know.

This isn't about Beth.

Thanks for the visit, Albert,

but, uh, it's over.

You know how to reach me.

Hey. How are you?

So, who's the suit, huh?

Someone who wants
me to work on his boat.

What's for dinner?

Macaroni and cheese.

Want some?

Not in this lifetime.

You ate some the other morning.

Well, that was
special circumstance.

I was starved and it
was either that or olives.

Is, uh, Cabernet
more to your liking?

Mmm, now we're talking.

Where's a glass?

Over there in the sink

with the rest of his friends.

You know, you're taking
this Neanderthal thing

a little too seriously.

So what brings you here tonight?

Do I have to have a reason?

You usually have one
ready and waiting, yeah.

Am I that predictable?

I wouldn't say that.

Just that for a bad girl

sometimes you have
pretty good manners.

Yeah, well, I wasn't
raised in a barn and I don't

drink wine from the
bottle, not like some people.

It tastes the same, right?

Maybe.

Has the same effect?

I guess.

Then what's the problem?

You are.

And I thought you only knew

how to make scrambled eggs
and peanut butter sandwiches.

I have many hidden talents.

I can see that.

Like being able
to dial Hong Kong

and have my mom
talk me through a recipe.

Well, it was worth it

because this is amazing.

I hope so.

For the cost of that phone call

I could've taken you to Spago.

Cheers.

I don't know what I
did to deserve this,

but whatever it was I
hope I keep doing it.

Just trying to break up our
monotonous routine, that's all.

I'm sorry about that.

It's already forgotten.

So, how is it?

Mmm.

Very good.

Want to try some.

Sure.

Mmm. Mmm.

What do you think?

I like it. Yeah?

And the food isn't
bad, either. Hmm.

Want some more?

Sure.

Look, either you can
make it or you can't.

I really gotta know.

Yeah, yeah, thanks anyway.

Bye.

What, no luck? You know,

there's a zillion
psychics out there...

Ones that read your
future, your love life...

None that specialize
in jewelry, none.

Those for Mrs. Garibaldi?

Yeah, that was

the easy part.

I should've done that last.

Oh, you'll pull it
off. You always do.

Just cross your fingers.

It is good to see you
awake in the morning hours.

I'm glad you're not
band hunting anymore.

I might have to start again.

We really need somebody
headlining the club.

Starting soon.

It'll come together.

Before long you'll be
turning people away.

I'm far from that.

Well, work as late
as you want tonight,

'cause tomorrow's
the Harvest Ball, okay?

Yeah, I remember.

Oh, and you have to pick
up your tux today. I will.

Okay, but be there by
5:00 'cause the place closes

at 5:00. I'll be there.

Okay, you want me to
call and remind you later?

No, I don't.

You're gonna make someone
a good mother one day.

I know. Gotta go.

Bye. Bye.

Okay.

Were we robbed?

No.

No, what happened?

Small tornado blow
through the neighborhood?

No, no, Kelly and I, um...

Couldn't wait to get upstairs.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, that's a good one.

Now what really happened?

Is that so hard to believe?

Well, maybe in the privacy
of your own bedroom,

no, but down here?

Not a chance.

Fine.

Neighbor's dog broke in.

Went nuts, tore the place up.

That I believe.

Are we Ozzie and
Harriet, or what?

I think so.

Where's little Ricky? Hey.

Hey, guys. Hey.

What happened here?

We decided to redecorate.

Steve's in the kitchen making
breakfast. You interested?

Ooh! Yeah, I'm pretty famished.

Mmm.

It's like clockwork.

This guy can't put his teeth
in without calling you first.

Cooper Hargrove is
one of my biggest clients.

It would not be in my best
interest to ignore his call.

I'll see you later.

Count on it.

Hey, Noah.

Are we boring?

Brandon. Ow. What?

No, not at all.

See?

God, even her footsteps
make me lose my concentration.

Hey, I got some
extra tickets to the ball.

You interested? Ball?

Yeah, the Harvest Moon Ball...

The foundation's
throwing it on Friday.

Valerie didn't tell you?

No, she didn't.

Thanks.

Could be trouble in
paradise for our young lovers.

Who cares?

So, um, I'll bring the suits

by this afternoon, okay?

Bye.

I'm so efficient, I
make myself sick.

Why didn't you mention
the ball everyone's going to?

Like you'd ever

go to a formal party.

Right?

Right.

Well, I may go.

A client of mine gave
me a ticket as a tip, so...

Silly me. I don't even
take us to dinner.

Well, you make up
for it in other areas.

Mmm, yes, I will.

The loan committee has
reviewed your application

and I'm sorry, Mr. Silver,

we can't give you
a loan at this time.

Why not? I'm afraid

you lack the financial
stability that we require.

I own a business.

How much more
stable can you get?

The truth is, Mr. Silver,

you don't have enough
assets to qualify for a loan.

What about the club?

The equipment?
To borrow a phrase,

the electronics, which
you're referring to,

depreciate the minute
they leave the store.

And since you don't
own the building

in which the club resides,

you have nothing that
can be used as collateral.

What about cars?

Well, cars can be used

as collateral if
they're worth enough.

But, uh, it's hard to run
a business in this town

on public transportation.

It-it's a classic.

It's in perfect condition.

Well, then if I were
you I'd try to sell it

because, uh, you're not
gonna get a loan from us.

So...

what section of the classifieds

do people use to
advertise their talents?

Well, that all depends
on their needs.

I'm a witch.

Witch. Witch?

Witch like in...

hocus pocus, turn me
into a toad kind of witch?

Strictly for amateurs.

I specialize in love potions.

Casting carnal spells.

Would you like to
try a free sample?

No.

But if you can fix
the air-conditioning,

we'll talk.

Uh...

I will review this

and-and give you a call later,

with the rates, okay?

Well...

don't keep me waiting.

Full moons bring the
crazies out the woodwork.

Steve...

Steve, are you feeling okay?

Are you all right?
She practically said,

"Take me, Steve, I'm yours."

Ew. She did not.
Oh, yes she did.

Yes, she did. I was
standing right over there

for the whole thing. I heard it
all. I have very good hearing.

I don't know what
you're talking about.

Really?

She's really gotten
to you, hasn't she?

The witch?

No, not the witch.

Carly.

No.

Oh, yes. No.

Oh, yes, my friend.

Opportunity was knocking

and you didn't even get up off
the La-Z-Boy to answer the door.

You should be
ashamed of yourself.

Here, take your choice.

I really appreciate this, Donna.

Oh, no problem.

It's easy for Steve
to wear a tux,

but I gotta look like
I belong with him.

And somehow this
just doesn't cut it.

Well, we had all these
formals in college,

so I have all these
clothes I never really wear.

Oh, I remember formals.

You wore sweats and
jeans to class every day,

and then Christmas
rolled around and suddenly

everyone was
decked out in velvet

and drinking wine
instead of beer.

Exactly.

What school did you go to?

University of Montana.

But freshman year only.

You know, balancing
a one-year-old and

a full class load was...

it was intense.

I dropped out after
finals in the spring.

Did you ever finish?

Mmm, well, I took classes

here and there, but you
know between Zach and work,

it's-it's really hard.

Well, you have a lot to juggle.

Yeah.

You know, if you want
to be a doctor or a lawyer,

there's this clear path to take.

I don't know, I just... I
have this image in my head

of an office with my
name on the door.

Well, you should probably
narrow it down a bit.

True.

You know what?

I think this would be fantastic

on you.

Wow.

Well...

it's pretty sexy.

Oh, that's the point.

Hmm.

Yeah?

Brandon? Hey.

I was just thinking about you.

I've read the same
family profile 15 times.

I can't stop thinking
about last night.

There's a lot of
that going around.

Steve's been asking what's
the matter with me all day.

You never kissed
me like that before.

Oh, you like that, did you?

"Like" doesn't

exactly describe
what I was thinking.

It was pretty intense.

You started it.

Mmm, it did go over
pretty well, didn't it?

The stuff legends are made of.

You know, you should, uh,

cook more often.

If that's the end result,
I'll strap an apron on

seven nights a week.

Brandon, um...

I can be home in ten minutes.

I'll be there in eight.

No.

Well, let me

see...

"Five-eight blonde

"former cheerleader
likes walks in the rain,

and action movies."

Sounds like me, only shorter.

How do I feel about commitment?

Three hours till the séance

and I still don't
have a psychic.

I even called one of
those psychic hotlines,

but they just want to
give advice, not a referral.

That's okay, Donna,
the Internet is your friend.

I'm telling you, sit there,

get to know your
friend. I owe you one.

Hey, baby. Hey, hi.

Hi. Mmm.

How you doing? Mmm, good.

What is up with you two lately?

You look... different.

Must be the home cooking.

Oh! Donna, what
are you doing here?

Trying to find a psychic
to save my career.

Oh. DONNA: See, this woman

who's huge in the
fashion industry,

she hired me to
organize a séance for her.

Now, I can't find anyone to
channel her dead husband.

Why didn't you say that's
what you were looking for?

You don't have a
psychic connection.

Yeah, go ahead, Dionne Warwick.

It's a recent thing.

Here, she was in the other day.

Her name's Elana.

She says she's a witch.

You're saving my life.

Well,

I'm a real Renaissance man.

Hi. I need a psychic

and Steve from The Beverly Beat

told me to give you a call.
You guys make me naus.

This afternoon.

Great, okay.

So I'll see you there at 4:00.

Thank you.

Ooh!

Thanks a million. Sure.

I guess you're gonna
have a séance, huh?

Say hello to Elvis.

Hey,

don't leave any butt
prints on the copier again.

Sorry.

Wasn't in the
upstairs fireplace.

Just like it wasn't
in the doghouse,

crawl space in the attic,
or the gardening shed.

Why don't we try one more time?

Sometimes he gets
a little confused.

All right, one more time.

Morty Garibaldi.

Morty...

can you hear me?

Morty here.

Morty,

we need your help.

We need to find

the diamond bracelet
you gave your wife,

the one she hid.

Where could it be?

Try the pool.

In the drain...

maybe at the bottom.

I never

put anything in the pool.

Of course not.

I mean, you probably
wouldn't have put it there.

Morty said it was there.

Look, Morty's been
saying a lot of things,

none of which have been right.

Well, don't look at me.

I'm only a psychic.

Mrs. Garibaldi, don't worry,

we're gonna get to
the bottom of this.

Oh, if I could only
remember where I put it.

Do you remember the last
time that you wore the bracelet?

Yes, my niece Emily's wedding.

Oh, it was a beautiful party.

The flowers

were the most
perfect chartreuse.

Ah, do you remember what
kind of dress you had on?

Of course.

It was a black dress
with rainbow butterflies.

And you're sure that
you wore the bracelet?

Absolutely.

The clasp broke
during dessert, and I...

Put it in your purse.

I did!

Oh, you're a genius!

Oh, Mortimer must have forgotten

about the wedding.

Mortimer?

Don't you mean Morton?

Well, I was married
to him for 40 years.

Do you think I wouldn't
know what his name is?

Of course, I just meant...

He wasn't in fashion?

Yes.

He had a chain

of dry cleaners.

The name is Sanders.

Steve Sanders.

I know who you are.

Oh.

Holy shaken,

not stirred!

Do you like it? Like it?

You look incredible.

Are you sure you
want to go to this ball?

You know, we could just
stick around here and...

have a friendly conversation,

nice G-rated one.

Not a chance.

You invited me to a
ball, and we're going.

Zach, honey, did
you pack your bag?

Yep, I'm all packed. Good.

Where's he going? My mother's.

I didn't know how late we'd be,

so she invited him
over to her house.

And I said we'd drop him off.

Mmm, interesting.

Yeah, don't make it
into more than it is.

There's no law against
hoping, is there?

No. I got it.

Wow.

It's nice to see you speechless.

You look incredible.

Thank you. I'm serious.

You're gonna be fighting
'em off with a stick tonight.

Well, what if I said

I'd rather be with you tonight?

I'm not really a
black-tie kind of guy.

Well, the real question is, um,

are you in this
for the long run?

Does it look like
I'm going anywhere?

Your kind never does.

And then you get up and leave.

You got me all
figured out, do you?

I'm trying.

Hmm.

I gotta go.

But I'll, um,

see you tomorrow?

Okay.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Come on, you better get dressed.

We're gonna be late.

Yeah, I know.

Open it.

Mrs. Garibaldi gave me a bonus

for finding her bracelet.

You like 'em?

You shouldn't have done this.

I know. But I was just trying
to look on the brighter side,

forget all about the
House of Garibaldi.

It was kind of an impulse.

It was a stupid one.

David!

What are you thinkin', Donna?

You've got one client,

she's not even who
you thought she was!

You can't be blowing your
money on stuff like this.

Excuse me for trying to be nice.

Look...

Look, I am trying here.

You've been really depressed

ever since that fight broke out.

I guess I was trying to
put you in a better mood.

Well, you shouldn't have.

Yeah, obviously.

Look, forget
about the cuff links.

Apparently I made a
mistake, okay? Um...

We'll go to the ball,
we'll have a good time.

Forget today ever
happened, okay?

I've got to handle
some other stuff first.

I'll meet you up there.

Come on.

Can't it wait till tomorrow?

No.

And I'll get up there
as soon as I can, okay?

Whatever.

Just hurry.

No.

Did you see them?

I think it's this way here...

Mmm...

♪ ♪

This better be good.

I'm in the middle of a date.

Here.

Who is Donna Martin?

It's-It's my girlfriend.

It's a joint account.

Consider this a
temporary reprieve, Silver.

Because if next month's rent

is even one day late,
I'm pulling the plug!

Brandon. Kelly.

Hey, Steve, Carly. - Hey, guys.

Hi. Nice, buddy.

Just gave up on
the bow tie, huh?

Gave up on the shirt
completely. Atta boy.

Carly, you look beautiful.

Thanks. Well, thank
Donna. It was a loan.

Well, you look great.

You, too. Thanks.

So who's here?

Just us so far, and, uh...

the mayor, a couple
of senators and...

Valerie?

Who's that guy she's with?

Cooper Hargrove.

Interesting.

Isn't he a client of hers?

Well, it looks a little
cozy to be a client to me.

But then, I wouldn't
put it past Valerie

to mix business with pleasure.

She never met a
wallet she didn't like.

Oh...!

Ouch.

What? You have to have
something to look forward to

when the clock strikes 12:00.

I've been thinking of
nothing else all night.

Really? Hmm.

What would you say
to some champagne?

I'd say get the whole bottle.

Okay.

Donna. You look amazing.

Thanks, you, too.

Thank you. I didn't
know you were coming.

I didn't know I
was coming either.

My friend Albert
gave me a ticket.

So where's David?

He, uh, had some errands to run.

He's going to meet me later.

You don't sound too convinced.

Yeah, um, I just thought tonight
would be kind of fun, and it's

not starting off great without
him here, you know what I mean?

Well, cut the guy some slack.

He's got a lot on
his plate right now.

I guess you're right.

So why didn't you
come with Valerie?

I... I wanted to
surprise her, you know?

Oh, that's romantic.

Maybe you can
give David some tips.

♪ ♪

Ah...

Cut it out, you two.

Sorry.

I'll be right back. I have
to make a quick phone call.

Oh, Carly, we just got
here. I'm sure Zach's fine.

You're probably right,
but unless I know for sure,

I won't be able to relax.

I'll just be a minute.
Here, use my phone.

Thanks.

She's great.

She is great.

Hello.

Hey, Donna. Hey. Where's David?

Oh, he's stuck at the club.

He'll be here any
second, though.

Oh.

I have to go.

What's wrong?

Zach's been throwing
up for half an hour.

But I'll call you
tomorrow, okay?

Sorry.

Carly, what are you doing?

I was going to get a cab.

Look, the tickets
were really expensive.

At least one of us should
stay and enjoy the party.

It's not a party without you.

Come on. Let's get your things.

♪ ♪

Hey. Uh...

Wh-what are you doing here?

I wanted to surprise you.

I guess I succeeded, huh?

Look, Val, there's something
I want to talk to you about.

Here's the bubbly you requested.

Cooper Hargrove.

Yeah, I heard a lot about you.

You look great for 80 years old.

That's a great necklace
you got there, Val.

Must've cost you a lot.

Who's he?

No one.

Certainly looks like someone.

Major someone.

Look, he's nobody, all right?

I saw him kiss your shoulder.

Look, it's not how it looked.

Let's just go dance, all right?

No, it's not all right. I
didn't get to be successful

by settling for second place,
and I'm not about to start now.

So good-bye.

What, you're leaving?

Yeah, afraid so.

Look, you're
taking this all wrong.

I wish I could believe that.

♪ ♪

You didn't have to stay.

I wanted to.

Call me crazy, but...

I think I'd rather
go to a fancy party

than watch a kid throw up.

Well, I just wanted
to be with you.

Doesn't matter where we are.

You seem like you mean that.

I do.

I know your life's not your own.

No, it's not.

Does that ever bug you?

Hmm...

Maybe a little at first.

But you're used to it, now, huh?

I love him more than anything.

I love you for feeling that way.

I could not wait
to get out of there.

Why, you didn't
have a good time?

No, it was good
to see everybody,

but... oh... I
couldn't stop thinking

about being alone with you.

Oh? Tell me more.

Mmm, I'd rather show you.

Really? Mm-hmm.

What else do you
want to show me?

A little something. Huh?

What about that old Hindu trick?

You like that?

I thought you were going
to meet me at the ball.

I got held up.

Tonight was
important to me, David.

I thought we could go,

have some fun together.

Get to see our friends...

And I find it very
hard to believe

that you just couldn't make it.

I'm sorry.

I had to work.

I have a business
to run, remember?

I remember.

It just seems like
it's running your life.

Donna... You know, we're

never on the same
schedule anymore.

And even when we are,

we don't spend
any time together.

So what do you want me to do?

Huh?

Sell the club?

No, of course not.

Then what?

What can I do for you?

Why don't you try making me

some sort of
priority in your life?

That is, assuming
that I still am.