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Amanda, there's something that you need to know.

From you? That seems unlikely.

Honey, you are going to enjoy this little bombshell. Alexa, stay away from

He's a manipulating son of a bitch.

Do you really hate me this much?

What the hell's going on?

Well, what is it? I haven't got all night.

I'm sorry.

Got some problems we're working through. Sorry.

I just wish they'd keep me out of their tawdry little bath.

You can't do it, can you?

You can't do it because you love me too much. You can't tell Amanda about the

kidnapping because I might go to prison. And then you'd never have what you

really wanted, which is me.

You bastard!

You're gonna beg me to come back!

You think this buys you time to get Amanda back? You are wrong.

I'm taking her down before you even get close.

I'm gonna show you what a sorry -ass bitch she really is, huh?

Hey,

hey, hey.

Oh, darling.

Arrow Highway, take me home.

From Papatina.

And down the coast to Lemon Grove.

A daydream that will fade eventually.

If you need someone.

And then you need someone.

Hey.

Hey, what's going on?

Text. What's going on, Michael? I didn't get back that late last night and you

were already asleep.

Well, you know what? I was tired and I got an early surgery. Hey, hey, hey.

I have needs, you know.

You think I don't? Then let's set the wedding date.

Let's not wait any longer.

Why? What's the rush?

I just think we should get married before anything happens to mess it up.

Oh, and what could happen then?

Feel guilty about something?

Michael, what are you trying to say?

Nothing.

I've got to get to work.

I'm sure you can find something to make yourself busy.

You wouldn't care to do that up here, would

you?

I would, but I promised Ryan I'd play some b -ball with him this morning.

If he cuts in on my time with you, I'm gonna have to evict him.

You know what?

I've been thinking.

It's time for you and I to find a new place to live.

What about saving up for a year to buy our dream house? That was the idea,

wasn't it?

Yeah, but there's one thing that's clear to me now. It's that we have no idea

what's gonna happen tomorrow, let alone a year from now.

I'll have to admit, our life does tend to be full of surprises.

Which brings me to last night.

What's that about last night? I mean, what's Lexi really trying to tell you? I

don't know. I don't care.

Well, I think she's holding something over Peter, and I'll bet you it's got

something to do with that missing journal page.

I'm so sick of that missing page and Peter and Lexi's little games.

Yeah, well, she definitely had something on her mind.

As far as I'm concerned, it can stay there.

Just the mention of their dirty laundry makes me want to take a shower.

Hey. How's it going?

Uh, good.

Just on my way to work. Oh, great. I'll walk you out. Okay. Hey, did you, um,

did you get your tires fixed in Phoenix?

Um, actually, I got a whole new set. The guys said they were all pretty warm.

Cool.

Yeah. Is there something else?

Yeah, well, you know, you look so great under the stars, I thought maybe, you

know, I want to see how you do under some candlelight.

Yeah, well, keep wondering.

I don't know how much longer I can go without taking you to dinner.

You never let up, do you, Ryan?

What would be the point of that?

Okay. I give and you win.

Dinner tonight.

It's today.

No, it's not.

It's dinner.

Good morning, Michael.

Everything okay?

Jane wants us to set a date for the wedding.

Oh.

That's good, isn't it? I mean, doesn't that tell you that your plan to put this

Alex character and her together was totally ridiculous?

No. It's just the opposite.

Jane kissed Alex last night.

Didn't tell me.

Which means eventually she'll sleep with him and not tell me.

I think she's just marrying me out of guilt.

Well, then you can be married and she can cheat on you guilt -free.

Peter, you don't get it, do you?

I'm starving her for sex.

I've set up the lovebirds with a romantic dinner tomorrow night, so

she's got to cave in.

I mean, if she slept with him the first time, what's going to stop her from

sleeping with him this time?

A level of maturity that you can't fathom, Michael. Maybe the girl wants to

marry you because she loves you. Oh, yeah, what a load.

You know something?

We both have exactly the same problem.

We don't know how to be happy.

Oh, yeah?

I know how to be happy.

It's Jane cheating.

It ain't totally gay.

Then I'm happy.

How? Can I help you with something?

I want to know what you were trying to tell Amanda last night.

After some lie I made up about me and Peter being back together.

I think she's sorry now. Yeah, well, I don't buy it.

You got something on Peter. I'd like to know what it is. Wishful thinking, Tony.

You were there to crush him, and I would like a piece of that.

It's not Peter I want to destroy.

You and I both want burns out of Amanda's life.

You give me the dirt, I'll make it happen.

Hello. I'm back from the soapboard.

Yeah, my brother has a crush on you.

I love what I said.

Just so you know. Thank you.

Megan.

You got a brother?

Yeah.

Um...

He's the guy that Amanda said to get the imaginary Skyler self -account, and I'm

having dinner with him tonight.

You don't seem very pleased about it.

I don't know. I just don't seem to feel safe around men right now.

Well, why don't you invite a friend along? We left like a date.

Hell, you can bring me.

I'll be your chaperone.

Oh.

Well, okay.

Thanks. Maybe it would be good if you came along.

Great.

Yeah, you might be.

Really curious to see what this other McBride brother's like, huh?

Can all be saints.

I used to think New York was the only city worth conquering, but L .A.

definitely has its fine points.

I mean, please, New York's a side.

Where else can you find this kind of vibrant beauty out here? I mean, look at

the view, huh? I'm trying hard not to.

Um, nothing is not a gentleman, huh?

Yeah, gentleman thief, I hear.

Megan tells me you tried to steal her company and got out of her hotel room.

I didn't try to steal. Relax, come on, relax.

I like that kind of initiative.

All right, good man to put you up to it.

Look, Amanda doesn't know me well enough to use me that way. McBride, why don't

you come and work for an upscale company?

I think I can find some use for you.

I haven't worked for Amanda long enough to quit, Lexi. And I haven't known Megan

long enough to be ignoring her like this. Would you like to dance?

You really are nothing like your brother, are you?

You've got brains in the family.

Sorry about that little disturbance the other night.

Bless that.

Alexi and I have a few issues to work out.

I see.

Thank you.

Is that the kind of thing you had in mind?

Yeah, that was great.

You know what? I'm going to bring the band back in here.

I'm going to get them to finish the night off with an instrumental set.

That's cool. That's cool. I know that you and Amanda are taking a chance on

So when do you want me to come back?

I'll call you.

Which means never, right?

No. I think you were great.

Look, you know what? I don't want to be too blunt here, but the bottom line is

I'm running a rock and roll club, and you've got a really folky sound.

I really need this job, okay? I can sing whatever way you want. Just tell me.

Just give me another chance.

Eve, you seem like a nice person, but I just...

Look, there are a couple of other clubs in town that would suit you much better.

Yeah.

Eve, wait.

You all right? I'm fine.

Hey, hey, you okay? You sure? I'm fine.

No, no, are you sure?

Just leave me alone.

She just came out of nowhere. Get me a phone.

You're going to be all right, Eve. I promise.

I won't let anything happen to you.

I'm going to call the hospital and see how Eve is doing.

I already called while you were in the shower. You did?

Yeah, and she's fine. I don't believe this.

Sterling Conway announced his move into advertising.

They sold off their assets, acquired an ad firm.

Looks like Lexi's a big player.

Is that a problem?

Well, I couldn't figure out why she sent Megan after that soap account, but now

it all makes sense.

So it's not a problem? If she has any delusions about turning this into a

takeover of my company, she'd better buckle her seatbelt.

So it...

It is a problem.

Well, you're looking better.

I feel almost human again.

Your test results came back.

No heart disease, no serious problems.

No drugs in your system?

No reason that there should be.

Anything in your past history we should know about?

Oh, the girl had a rough childhood followed by a... A series of small, cold

rooms and nothing much in the way of relationships.

Well, making it on the road as a singer can't be an easy life.

I paid my dues.

I think last night's episode was probably just caused by dehydration.

And the big, wide world can be a little overwhelming sometimes, too.

Tell you what.

Why don't we keep you in the hospital here for a few days, huh?

Get you well -fed and well -rested.

Don't you have to be sick with something to be in here?

Oh, you are.

You see, I've already diagnosed you with the sometimes life stinks syndrome.

Get you back on your feet, get your voice back. I'll put in a good word with

Kyle.

You know, I really am a pretty good singer.

I'll bet you are.

Why are you being so nice to me?

Don't you think I'm nice to everybody?

Not really.

This message just came for you, Doctor. Oh, thank you.

Good news?

Oh, just getting together with an old friend.

You. Eat.

Are you kidding? Ryan was flirting famously, and so were you.

Cocktails? Iced tea and no lemon, please.

I was just testing him.

I'm a vodka martini dry.

You know, if he was comfortable with you, he could be a window into Amanda's

firm. If you're suggesting that we use Ryan as a spy, forget it. I won't have

anything to do with it. All right, just make sure he doesn't do it to you first.

Lexi, I read the news in the paper this morning.

Welcome to advertising.

Well, I didn't realize that you were the official welcoming committee.

We always enjoy competition.

Competition. Honey, I'm going to wet the floor with you.

Here's to dreaming the impossible dream.

Make sure the champagne goes on the redheads, Bill.

And this is our remodeled kitchen, which of course has an incredible ocean view.

Well, that's, um, that's incredible.

But then, now, you've met with some success, haven't you?

A little bit of luck, some generous friends.

Oh, come on, don't put yourself down.

Now, I know Jane here is a monster fan of your designs, hmm?

Michael, really?

No, what? Is it some kind of big secret or something?

Oh, well, it's no secret the feeling is mutual.

Hey, I got a great idea.

Why don't you design Jane's wedding dress?

Oh, no, really, that's not... No, no, tell me more.

Well, you'd have to start immediately, of course, because we've already set the

date.

We did?

Well, sure.

I mean, you pushed for it yesterday, and I thought you were right, so I reserved

the church.

And the soonest they can get us in is two weeks.

Really? That soon?

Michael, I'm sure Alex has enough on his plate running a national company.

I would be honored to make something that special for Jane. Of course I'll do

the dress.

That is great.

Okay, then it's all settled.

Oh, my God, I didn't realize the time. I gotta go.

Where are you going?

A medical convention, I told you.

Tell me about it. Sure I did. My plane leaves in an hour. Yeah, I gotta hustle.

When are you coming back?

Um, in a couple of days.

You two have fun while I'm gone.

My...

So...

Hmm.

Uh... Do you want to go over some marketing ideas for the spring line?

Why don't I measure you for the wedding dress?

Oh, we can do that any time.

Well, if the wedding's as soon as Michael says it is, shouldn't we hop

it?

Yeah, you're right.

Yeah, let me, uh... I'll go get the tape measure.

You probably have to take your shirt off.

I'm sorry.

This is making me really uncomfortable.

Jane, it was Michael's idea for me to design the dress.

I just want to do it right.

I know.

I, uh... It's... It's just that...

We obviously once had feelings for each other and we were young and starting out

and we'll always have that connection.

But I love Michael and I'm marrying him.

Understood?

Absolutely. Okay.

Let's do the fitting. Okay.

The wind must have blown this over.

Hello?

Amanda?

Sorry to disappoint you, Petey, but Amanda's not here.

I sent you the note.

So, what are we doing, huh?

Pistols of 20 paces?

No, I just thought we'd have a little conversation.

Clear the air.

And what would you like to converse about?

Oh, I don't know.

Guess how we feel about each other?

Kind of a game.

Well,

I think you're great.

No. I mean what we really think about each other.

Fool.

You mean that a real man would have given that girl Eve a second chance as

opposed to handling it like a gutless swine? No, more like I think you're in a

feet, spineless knob who makes a living off other people's pain.

It's cool.

Your turn.

Okay.

Macho. Lola, mouth breather.

You don't deserve a woman like Amanda.

No, no, pal. You reached your high water mark with Taylor.

No. No, I still don't think you quite grasped the concept.

Listen, it's more like this.

I can't fathom how you get up and you look at yourself in the mirror every

morning. I hate you.

And I hate the fact that you're always slinking around.

There you go.

Give him another shot.

So we're gonna get personal here, hmm?

All right.

Remember when I snuck in looking for the kidnappers?

I was looking for that missing journal page.

Now, I'm not sure what's in it, Mr. Marine.

But I'll bet it's something about how much Amanda loves me.

And she just can't bear to throw that entry away.

Because she wants to read it over.

I could kill you right now, you know that.

Does that mean that I win the game?

Hey,

don't take this the wrong way, but Kyle mentioned that you asked Megan out, and

the point is...

I don't like you chasing after her.

And you're asking me this why?

I mean, is this a family issue, a business issue, or a building issue?

All of the above.

She's in tight with Lexi. All she has to do is steal one great idea lying around

your apartment.

We lose a client.

Let me just say this. Nobody tells me who to see, okay?

Not my boss, not my brother, and definitely not my sister -in -law. So

due respect, I would appreciate you backing off.

I didn't get where I am by backing off.

But I will take your position under advisement.

What is that supposed to mean?

You're going to ask Kyle for help?

Kyle doesn't run my business.

And he doesn't run my life.

And neither do you.

Well, well, look at you.

She kicked you out, didn't she? I told you. I knew this would happen if you

acting like an idiot.

She did not throw me out. As a matter of fact, I'm hiding out here pretending to

be at a medical convention.

Oh, God.

I'm almost afraid to ask why.

Why?

Well, it's all part of the plan.

I spotted them, both of them, at the beach house last night until that rat

finally left.

And they did it?

Well, not exactly, but they're going to do it, and when they do it, I'm going to

catch them.

Michael, why are you doing this?

Because I love her.

That's why.

Jane! Hi.

Oh, hi, Peter.

Hi. You don't happen to know where Michael is, do you?

Michael? Hmm, no.

No, not exactly.

You look stunning today, Jane.

Oh, thank you.

Well, he ran off to a medical conference, and he didn't leave me a

anything where I could reach him. Really?

Oh, that's unusual.

He'll probably call.

He usually calls, doesn't he?

Yeah. Well, he'll probably call.

Oh, you know what? There must be an itinerary on his desk or something.

Oh.

So, Jane, so tell me about this Alec character.

He's just an old friend.

Why? What did Michael say?

Oh, nothing. Just whatever was in Matt's journal that you had an affair with him

a long time ago.

Yeah.

I did.

And I feel horrible about it.

But it happened eight years ago, and I had no idea it was going to affect him

like it has.

I was just trying to be honest so we could start with a clean slate.

I don't know what to do.

He won't believe me that my feelings for Alex are over.

I just love Michael so much.

And I want to get it right this time.

Well, he's lucky to have a girl like you.

Well, I can't find anything in this mess.

Oh, well, if he calls in for his messages, I'll tell him you're looking

Thanks, Peter. I'll be working at the house all day.

Okay. Good to see you.

Satisfied? No, I'm not satisfied.

Did you hear that pause in her voice when she mentioned her feelings for

Pause? That was a pregnant pause.

She obviously cares deeply for the guy, but wants to spare me the pain of those

feelings, and she is not going to get away with that.

if you want to read it, but basically, Intertech canceled our account as a 7

York time.

And FaceWorks confirmed that Lexi Sterling's been after them to jump ship.

Lexi somehow got a hold of my client list.

You gave it to her, didn't you?

Interested in hearing my denial?

It wouldn't make any difference.

I'm cutting anyone who I can't trust 100%, so I will make it short and sweet.

You're fired.

You're joking.

Is that what it looks like to you? It looks like I'm being lynched.

This is not a court of law. It's a business.

If you haven't figured out the difference by now, maybe you should go

school. Oh, I know the difference.

I've also been around long enough to smell a setup.

And this one stinks.

Nice knowing you.

Lexi. Ryan.

What brings you to Sterling Townway Enterprises?

I have a confidential matter that I need to discuss. Could you give us a minute,

Megan?

Oh, by all means. I couldn't want to interrupt anything.

You still on for drinks later? Yeah, we'll see.

Amanda just fired me for selling you her client list.

And you know that I didn't do it.

Oh, life can be so unfair.

Not that I wouldn't do something like that under the right circumstances.

Really?

And what might those be?

Well, if I were to slip into the captain's chair, as it were, which

you do still have an opening, don't you?

I don't know.

I mean, what do I need you for when I already have a mole in Amanda's agency?

Can your mole get you these?

Detailed marketing strategies.

You're right.

No secretary can get me this kind of info.

Well, that would depend on the secretary, wouldn't it? Some personal

take more initiative than others.

And have I taken enough initiative to warrant being hired?

I'm not exactly ready for the captain's chair, but I think I can flip you in

somewhere. You can be here tomorrow at nine.

I'll be here at eight.

Oh, Peter, I'm glad you're still here.

How's Eve coming along?

Oh, she's doing fine. I'm getting ready to discharge her. Oh, good. I was on my

way to offer her an apartment in the building.

Oh, that's so nice.

Feeling guilty about firing her?

No, I am not the one who let her go. Kyle did.

Oh, Kyle did.

Oh.

Did Kyle tell you about last night?

Of course he did. We tell each other everything.

That's not what I hear. Oh, you think there's something he's not telling me?

Or maybe something you're not sharing with him.

Would you just tell me what happened?

We had a couple of drinks and...

Well, he lost control, threatened to kill me, you know, his usual.

He thinks the missing journal page is about me and you.

He thinks you know all about it.

I think he's right.

I just... came by to see how you were doing.

Surviving?

Well, I guess we're both survivors.

But if you want to do more than just survive, you've got to do something

this hair.

I'm sorry to bother you this late with work, Alex. No problem.

I thought maybe we could go over some things on the spring ad campaign.

Amanda actually had some ideas. Jane, I know you.

This isn't about work.

What's wrong?

It's Michael.

I think he's having an affair with Megan.

Megan is one of his ex -wives?

Yeah.

He just, he left town. He hasn't called. He didn't leave me a number.

I'm pretty sure Peter was covering for him.

Jane, I'm so sorry.

If there's anything I can do, I... It's useless.

How can I marry Michael if I'm already suspicious of him?

I don't think you can.

I just don't want to lose him again.

I'm sure there's some innocent, rational explanation to all this.

It just seems so much like the old Michael. You know, I... I thought we

past all that. I thought we were moving on.

That sounds like Michael's moving on without you.

And I'm not.

What?

I love you, Jane.

And I want you to be with me from now on.

Alex, I can't. I couldn't. You came here for a reason tonight because you knew

this is where you could come.

I came here because I needed a friend. I wanted to talk. You wanted more than

that. You wanted to be heard and touched.

You are way off base here.

I don't think so.

Jane.

Hey, buddy.

Got a little pit bull in you, don't you?

I got an idea. Let's see if this works.

Huh? You want to go get it? Yeah. Go ahead, boy. Go get it.

Mike. Please.

Look, I'm sorry. This is just... You've got to listen to me. I'm sorry if I've

been leading you wrong. No, you haven't. It's just... Let Michael go. I can give

you everything he can. But I love him. No, you don't. You just think you do.

I am the only man who loves the Jane you are today.

Right now.

That's why you love me.

I know you do. You can't say you don't.

See? I'm right.

Keep it.

Amanda.

I fired you yesterday, if I'm not mistaken.

You did, and I wanted to give you a little going -away present.

I know who your company's spy is.

Why don't we go into your office for a little privacy?

Julie, did you grab me a cup of coffee?

What kind of game are you playing?

I don't want you to leave with any false impressions.

And how did you come by this classified information?

That's classified.

Here you go.

Oh, thanks. And, uh, Julie.

One more thing.

You gave Lexi our client list, didn't you?

What? No, of course not. I mean, I would never... You also told Lexi about

Amanda sending me to get the soap account so she could send Megan to try

scoop us.

Who said that?

It's not a matter of who said. I can prove it. No.

No. I mean, it wasn't like that, really. Forget it, Julie.

You're busted.

I'm so sorry, Amanda.

It's just that I couldn't turn down that kind of money.

Get out.

I hope you'll accept my humble apology.

Humble isn't exactly a word that suits you, Amanda.

Okay. Then get back to work, McBride.

I'm not paying you to stand around loafing.

Am I to understand that means you're offering me a raise?

I guess I am.

Your own office, too.

I could live with that.

Documents are worthless.

They're ten years old.

Oh, my mistake.

Honey, your mistake was making me your enemy.

Well, they say a man's greatness is defined by the greatness of his enemies.

Don't flatter yourself.

Honey, wipe your nose and come with me. You're on my payroll now, huh?

Oh, the wicked witch.

Come to collect your little spy?

I wouldn't turn my back on her if I were you.

You know, Amanda, I noticed that employees are a lot more trustworthy

treat them with an ounce of respect.

Well, if you had an ounce of respect in you, we'd die of loneliness.

If I need some advice about loneliness, I'll be sure to call you.

Julie!

Jane? Hey, stranger.

Welcome home. Hey, how's it going?

Hi.

Oh, you look tired.

Oh, just a little hungover, I guess.

Oh, you go out drinking last night? No, no, I just stayed here. I worked into

the night. I guess I didn't realize how much wine I had until it was too late.

Oh, well, you know what they say. Time flies when you're having, um, whatever

you were having.

So, how'd the convention go?

Fine, fine.

You know, I just kept thinking about Alex.

What about Alex?

Well, you know, will he ever get the dress done on time? Or does he need more

fittings? Everything's right on schedule, Michael.

Just like your little trips out of town.

Oh, and what is that supposed to mean?

You tell me.

No, you tell me. When can I ever tell you anything?

When we trusted each other, that's when.

I'm not saying that she doesn't have talent.

Look, everyone deserves a second chance. Which is why I'm going to give her a

second chance. I'm just saying that I don't have high hopes.

After you.

Oh, my God.

Look at this place. It's huge.

Check out this living room. All right.

So we could entertain in here.

I was hoping for something a little more intimate, actually. And don't forget,

if it's not perfect, the deal's off. We go back to plan A.

Yeah, but that means that we save for one more year.

That shouldn't be too hard since Peter found the ransom.

Yeah, and wasn't that a convenient little magic trick?

Don't tell me that your nose is still out of shape because Peter found our

It's just starting to piss me off.

I mean, come on, here we are. We're trying to get away from the courtyard,

whose name pops up?

Peter Burns.

Well, that's interesting, because you're turning into Peter.

Petty, jealous, going behind my back.

Going behind your back how?

Peter told me about the little bar fight you had the other night.

Did Peter also tell you that he broke into our place to look for that missing

journal page?

Oh, I can't believe you are still talking about that.

It was a secret about him, wasn't it?

Look at you. You're still trying to protect your ex -husband, and it's

sick.

I'll send you a get -well card.

You look great. Thank you. Do you want to go downstairs, maybe grab some

Yeah, maybe.

There's something that I want you to know about me first.

Oh, please don't tell me you're a guy.

No, this isn't funny.

I like you.

You seem nice.

I like you, too.

Good.

Okay, here goes.

I used to be a professional woman.

Right, and you're not living up to your potential.

No. I mean the oldest profession.

I was a call girl.

Oh. Yeah, oh.

No, it's color.

It's colorful.

Colorful, right.

You see, I had this pattern where when I would feel empty, I would...

Fill the void with some guy.

And I can't do that anymore.

I have to, uh... Make myself whole.

Heal on my own.

And then hope that the right guy will come along and either love me... Or not.

He will.

Anyway, maybe, um... We should just... skip dinner and you can sleep on this.

Let me know how you feel.

Okay.

Hi. Hey.

I want to apologize.

No, you know what? Forget it. No, I shouldn't have exploded like that. No, I

way out of line, too. You know, you were right about Eve. She looks great. She

sounds fantastic.

I want to promise you something, and I want you to promise me something.

Shoot.

I promise that I don't know where any missing journal page is.

I don't have any secrets about Peter or anyone.

I swear.

You believe me?

I do.

And will you promise never to bring this up again?

I promise.

Well, then, this is where it ends.

Whatever the secret was, it died with Matt.

Congratulations. You were great. I couldn't have done this without your

don't know how to thank you. Oh, please. You don't have to thank me.

Amanda.

It's a full moon.

Beautiful, isn't it?

I told someone about our secret years ago, and he wrote it in his journal.

But he's dead now, and I tore the page out.

I'll never tell another soul.

What about Kyle? Don't you tell him everything?

No, not that.

I told him there were no more secrets.

Thank you for all the years that you...