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You're here?

You're here here?

Yeah, yeah, I hope it's okay. I know it's a surprise.

No, what are you talking about? I think it's great. I can hardly wait to see

you. It's just that I have to straighten things up around here. You know a

bachelor's life.

Okay, I'll see you in a bit.

911. Yes, this is Dr. Michael Mancini. I have a sick, pregnant woman here. Can

you send an ambulance right away?

1125 Beachfront Walk.

Thank you.

Oh, Michael, you're right. That shower is just what I needed. I feel great.

Maybe so, Taylor, but Taylor, you look terrible.

What? Yeah, I mean, for a sec, you were all flush from the shower, but suddenly

the blood is drained from your face, and now, well, now look, you're getting

flush again.

I know, you're like a blinking light.

Michael, stop kidding around. No, I'm not joking. I'm not joking, Taylor. Now,

yeah,

your pulse, it's weak, thready.

Michael, stop it. Now you're starting to scare me. Hey, I'm not saying that

we're looking at impending cardiovascular collapse here, but in

it's better to be safe than sorry.

Hey, meaning what?

I'm going to put you in an ambulance, get you admitted to the hospital right

away.

But I feel fine.

Michael, are you up to something again?

You know, I'm not just taking care of you, Taylor.

That's my baby you're carrying in there, too.

I've got to try keeping both you and he healthy.

What do you think?

That that is... Oh, just one thing. Then you're right. I am.

Okay, well, I'm sorry.

It's the ambulance. It's coming. Okay, we got to go.

But wait, wait, wait. I'm not dressed.

Well, the outfit is perfect for the hospital. Come on.

Hey, I'll take it here for fat.

Well, I have an emergency button on my pager, which I pushed when I saw your

symptoms. Now, come on. Get a move on.

Okay. Oh, great.

Well, is this really necessary?

Oh, my.

Oh, my goodness. You're going to ride in the ambulance with me to the hospital,

right? You're welcome to, Doctor. Yeah, yeah. Well, I'm going to follow in the

car behind. You're going to be all right. I'm scared.

Let's go.

This is going to work out. Everything's going to be fine.

Get all this baby stuff.

I'm back.

Living alone.

Living alone.

Living alone.

Michael! Hi!

I couldn't stop thinking about you, and I know this is weird just showing up

like this, and I don't have to stay. No, no, don't be ridiculous. You belong

here. Welcome home.

Oh, I just felt like I was treading water in Chicago.

I feel so much stronger now.

Oh, I miss California, and I feel like I can make a go out of it again. You can,

and you're going to do great. Now listen to me.

I want you to go out to that deck, and I want you to look at that beautiful

ocean you've been dreaming about, and I'm going to get us some wine, and I'll

meet you out there in a second. Sounds great.

You know, one of the things I miss most about California was you, but we can

take our time. I mean, I don't have to live here, and in fact, it would

be better if I didn't just start. You know what? It's going to be fine. We're

going to work it out, okay? We'll look at the ocean. I'll get the wine, okay?

Come on.

Hey,

good morning, Pam. Oh, please, don't stop your public life affecting on my

account. I couldn't be happier for you. Thanks.

Really? Oh, by the way, bon chance in Italy, or is it buongiorno or hasta

spaghettio or something, but you know there's Italians.

They're going to love you.

You would be so proud of Billy, Amanda. He really knows how to handle Giorgio,

and he loves all of Billy's ideas.

Well, you have a very talented fiancé, or friend.

Anyway, I'm sorry to see you go, Billy.

Yeah, it's gonna be tough to leave.

I have some good ideas about who should handle my clients after I go.

I'll tell you what, I'll make that determination, all right?

Okay, sure, sure.

So I'm gonna take the afternoon, get Jennifer a quick passport, and then, you

know, we gotta work out some travel plans.

Have a good time.

All right.

Be back this afternoon.

Tomorrow I'll work on the transition.

If you want. But take my advice. When you're bailing, go ahead and jump.

Just don't yap about it.

You know what, Amanda?

Always nice to talk to you, Amanda.

At least when the people in Italy are rude, I won't understand them. You will

eventually.

You'll still be a gentleman about it.

So, when are you going to be in Atlanta?

Tomorrow for a couple of days. But I still don't know what you want me to do.

The favor that you promised me?

I know, but... Oh, please, Jeff. All you have to do is send Billy a fax from

Allison Parker.

Okay?

Allison lives in Atlanta.

I got that.

But why?

Look, I don't want to get back together with Billy or anything. I'm ready to be

happy with you. I just want to make Jennifer and Billy as miserable as

first. Even things out alone. That's all.

I gotta tell you, Sam. I mean, I just think this is wrong.

One favor.

Promise.

Okay. Okay. All right, now take this down.

Dear Billy... I don't understand where Michael Cook's gone.

He said he was going to follow right behind me, and that was last night, for

God's sake.

Well, the nurse said he phoned in his page.

Well, then where the hell is he? I mean, he said I was in some cockamamie

collapse, and, well, you'd think he'd want to find out whether I was dead or

alive. Well, don't worry.

As far as I can tell... The only thing going on here is a little high blood

pressure, which is understandable because you're a little bit agitated.

You need to keep calm.

You're right.

Listen, Coop, I know you think I'm annoying sometimes, but I could really

somebody to talk to. Listen, if I said some things, that was a long time ago.

It's ancient history, all right?

It's just that everything seems so wrong.

I've been having really bad nightmares, and I can't get over the fact that I'm

having this baby for all the wrong reasons.

I mean, look, I used it to try to get Kyle back.

That didn't work.

I used it to try to get Michael. I almost killed myself.

This baby is not a life to me. It's a device to get men.

Whoa, whoa, Taylor, hey, you're being way too hard on yourself.

No, I am so selfish, and I am scared to death that I'm going to ruin this baby's

life and become a worse mother than even my own. Listen to me.

I don't know what's going on between you and Michael.

But it sounds to me like your self -esteem is being flushed down the

you are going to be a fine mother.

But if someone is belittling you or using you, then you need to stand up for

yourself.

Dammit, I mean, because the more you let someone control you or use you, the

less of a human being you are.

And then, I mean, what's the point, huh? I mean, you might as well just give up

completely and just, like, throw yourself in front of a bus.

Because I've got a few issues of my own in this area.

Yeah, but I see your point.

Dr.

Burns, do you have a minute?

Mr. Beck, of course.

Please come in.

What are you doing at the hospital?

Well, I'm here for my yearly treadmill before I leave the country on business.

Please, sit down. How are you feeling?

Oh, I'm feeling as good as can be, thanks to your work. But I only have a

minute.

I just thought I'd stop by to tell you that I have two professionals working on

that little business arrangement we had discussed.

Oh, of course.

Good, good, thank you.

I'm thanking you, remember?

So don't worry.

Your friend will be handled in the next couple of days.

You take care, Dr. Grant.

You too.

Lynn, can I have Taylor McBride's chart, please?

Her OBGYN still has it. I think she's putting it in the release notes.

What do you mean? She's been released?

Yeah, she wanted to go home and Dr. Hauser just signed her out. How long

About a half hour.

Oh, Jane, thank God.

Michael, whose stuff is this?

What are you doing here? I live here. What are you doing here?

Jane, you remember Taylor. She used to be married to Kyle. And Taylor, you

remember Jane. She used to be married to, of course, me.

Okay, so, as you both know, normally in a situation like this, I tell a really

big lie.

There's nothing normal about this, Michael.

Right.

Okay.

So then, Taylor,

Jane and I sort of got back together again in Chicago, and we're thinking

making a new start of it here.

But, Jane, Taylor is pregnant with my baby, and

she's staying here until she, of course, has it.

We've also gotten pretty close lately, Michael.

We have not. Yes, we have.

Michael, after all that time we shared in Chicago, you never mentioned that you

were living with a woman who's having your baby?

It never came up.

Well, it sure as hell should have.

Jane, please, please.

Will you listen to me? Will you explain?

I must have been delusional.

I really thought you'd change this time. I have, I swear.

It doesn't look that way to me.

I'm going to a hotel.

Jane, come on. I love you.

Well, look at where the truth gets you.

I thought that's over with.

She never really was your type, was she?

Maybe you didn't hear me before.

I used to be married to her. I love her.

I will always love her. You, I will never love.

No offense, Taylor.

Look at this, would you? We're together.

Mm, married.

Happy as clams.

The whole world is now to tear us to pieces.

It's definitely strange.

What gets me thinking?

Uh -oh. What do you think about us getting a house?

Taking the next step, getting away from apartment living and stepping out on our

own? That is funny, because I was just thinking the same thing. But then I did

the math.

Uh -oh. No, no, it's not that bad.

I mean, if we pooled our money, we'd probably have to sell the apartment

in a bargain, but we could get an okay house.

But if we tucked our money away for one year, we could put a down on maybe a

house of our dreams.

And, I don't know, have some kids.

Kids.

I see.

So you're talking the sensible approach to starting a family.

Yes, I am. Delayed gratification.

Mm -hmm.

You have any ideas how to tie the sword?

Yeah, I do.

You sleep all right on that lumpy old couch?

For God's sake, Lexi, put some clothes on.

Oh, sorry to offend you. You know I like to be comfortable.

Yeah, well, it doesn't make me comfortable.

Go get a robe.

Sure. Just as soon as I get a cup of coffee.

Excuse me.

Maybe a little cream. You don't mind, do you?

I'm going to finish my breakfast at work. Wait, Coop.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, I just... Well, you know, the truth is that, um, I really like

having you around here, even if it is just for a year.

Well, good, because at the end of that year, we're getting divorced again, and

I'm going back to Megan, and I don't care what Jordan says about it.

Understand?

Completely. Good.

So, um, I promise to behave.

I don't want to make this any harder on you than it already is.

So have a good day at work, Doctor.

Keep your pants on. I'm coming.

Kyle. Jane. What a surprise.

Yeah, yeah. Actually, I'm looking for Amanda.

You're in the right place. We're married.

Oh. Oh, I guess that explains why Taylor's at Michael's.

Yeah. I don't keep track of her these days. But, you know, things get

complicated around here.

They always have.

Jane? Oh, my God. What are you doing here?

Why don't you come on in and have some coffee or something? Just put them on.

All right, well, thanks, but I don't want to barge in.

Actually,

I just wanted to let you know that I'm back in town, and I was wondering if you

had an apartment available that I could use just for a few weeks until I get on

my feet. Why don't you take mine? It's empty. Rent's free. Oh, no, no, no. I'll

pay my own way. Amanda wouldn't want it any different, would you, Amanda?

See, Kyle, we're old friends. We know each other pretty well. I guess.

Remember this night?

The gala awards?

The hotel?

I sure do, baby.

How's the night thing started going right for me?

Sorry to interrupt, but there's a fax for you, Billy. Came in urgent. Thanks.

Is everything all right?

Yeah.

I'll be right back.

Well, hell, come right on in.

What do you know about this?

Nothing. I told you Allison's been having trouble lately.

But I wouldn't pay any attention to what she says here about still loving you.

Amanda, clearly she's in some kind of trouble. You know, she needs me.

You were talking to her. What's her phone number, huh?

Billy, she's in a rehab unit. I already told you that they don't allow her to

take calls.

When you talked to her, did she ask for me or about me?

No, not really. This is a fact. This is a surprise.

But even if she is still hung up on you, don't look back there.

I know what it's like to let your past back into your life, and it can destroy

you. So take my advice.

Ignore this, and appreciate what you have.

Hello? Sam, it's Jeff. How you doing?

Oh, I couldn't be better, sweetie pie, thanks to you.

So the facts got down okay, huh?

Mm. Boy, did it ever. Oh, it was great.

Oh, Billy looked like he had seen a ghost when he read it. Pretty damn sexy

of that, the dog.

You know, Sam, I've been thinking about this all afternoon, and I just feel

rotten doing your dirty work for you.

Dirty work?

Oh, give it up, Jeff.

I'm just getting my face out of the revenge after the ground glass that

pulled me through for the last four months.

Maybe, but you know, the Smith I fell in love with didn't just hurt people for

the pleasure of it. I can't believe you are being so sanctimonious.

I am the victim here.

Don't you get it?

Yes, Sam, unfortunately I do. Goodbye.

Jeff, don't you hang up on me.

We made it.

Well, Jane wanted to see the hippest place in town, but we couldn't get in,

we're slumming it.

You're hilarious.

Kyle, this place is great.

Well, thank you. I got a table right over here by the bar.

Hi,

Peter. Hi, Jane.

Hey, Jen.

Jane, God, it has been forever.

Good to see you.

She won't be around for long. Oh, I'm moving to Italy with Billy.

What?

Can I get you guys anything?

Megan, Jane, do you two know each other?

Ex -Michael wife number one, ex -Michael wife number four.

Funny, I didn't know you married him.

Well, it was over before either of us knew it.

I think we should open a bottle to celebrate Jane's return, don't you?

bottle of Cristal.

Absolutely. Yeah, I better get back to work, too.

Is that later? Yeah. Okay, bye.

Well, you two really have a wonderful life, don't you?

Oh, well, it took a while, but we got there. And we're not going to let

screw it up ever again.

Gentlemen, mind if I join you?

I'm a friend of your friends.

You don't have friends.

Oh, yes, you do.

Mr. Beck.

You know a Mr.

Beck, Jack?

Nope.

Come on, Guy. I'm the one who started this whole thing.

I just want you to be gentle with her, okay?

This is not the real thing we're doing here. This is just a favor for me.

We're a business.

We can't be bothered.

You're bothering us.

I know.

That's what I'm trying to tell you. If you say any more, friend, Jack's going

get really angry.

Now, we're going to be around here for a couple of days.

If I were you, I'd stay away from us.

Make it really hurt.

The job search coming.

Oh, not so great right now.

Well, I figured as much. Just back in town, no recent corporate experience,

I think I have the solution for you. Really?

Why don't you tell me what you think you've got?

Well, yesterday I landed an account with a fairly large clothing retailer, and

they were looking for an agency with an art department fluent in fashion.

And you told them you were and you're not.

So you thought you'd beat me down and make it seem like a favor so that you

could get me for cheap, right?

Well, I guess you did a little growing when you were in Chicago, didn't you?

Let's have lunch. We'll negotiate.

Jane, you are here. Thank God. I thought you had flown back to Chicago.

Look, you can't walk out on me before we even get started. I really can't

explain everything.

I'd love to stay for this rant, but I have a photo shoot to get to. So lunch

tomorrow, Cabrera, 1 o 'clock.

And... I hope you outgrew this in Chicago as well.

Let me explain so we can get back to what we had once again.

Michael, I don't want what we had. The only way that we can maybe work this out

is if you're honest with me. And right now, you're not off to a good start.

Okay. Okay, look, I should have told you about Taylor in Chicago. But honestly,

I was only there on the chance that I would run into you.

So the other thing didn't seem that important.

Michael. Oh, I mean, yeah, I mean, she is carrying my baby, but I don't even

know how that happened. I mean, no, I know how.

It's just that it shouldn't have happened.

Because I don't love her.

I love you.

And the whole deal with Taylor is that she has to move out as soon as the baby

comes. She knows that.

But the only reason she's at the beach house in the first place is because for

once in my ridiculous life, I was trying to do the right thing.

And I don't know what I'm going to do if that's the reason.

that I lose this chance with you.

Well, Michael, there's... something that I should tell you, too.

When we were married, Michael, there was nothing I wanted more than to have your

baby.

And sometimes I wonder if maybe that would have kept us together.

And when I saw Taylor pregnant with your child, I don't know, maybe my maternal

instincts kicked in.

That's sort of perfect, isn't it?

Why don't you come out to the beach house, and then you and I can help

through this together?

I mean, it could end up being a sort of practice run for us.

Well, think about it, but it would depend on whether or not she needs me.

Don't worry about that. I'll talk her into it. No, no, you won't, Michael.

Taylor and I will talk.

I'll let you know how things turn out.

Sure.

You don't get out of here without kissing me goodbye.

Just go for a run. I'll be right back. The law's the law, mister.

Besides, I'm going to miss you.

What's wrong?

Nothing. Just going to go for a run. I'll be back.

Nurse, get a doctor. My boss was injured on the chute. The thing, it gashed her

arm. Julie, calm down. I just need a couple of stitches. So, if you could

Dr. Mancini or Dr.

Burns. Of course, but first I need to get you into a wheelchair.

No, I told you I'm fine.

Sorry, hospital policy.

Hi, this is the ER. I need to page Dr. Burns.

Dr. Burns to ER 1 set.

Dr. Burns to ER 1 set.

Amanda.

What is it? What's the matter? Are you all right?

I've gotten into you. I'm fine.

Just a little work accident, that's all.

Oh, of course. I'm sorry. I'm just a little tired, that's all.

Dina, get a treatment room ready for Amanda and a suture tray, please.

I'll be right back.

This is Dr.

Peter Burns. I need to speak with Mr. Begg, please.

I know that he's out of town, but I need to reach him. This is an emergency.

No, no, I said reach him. Did you hear me?

All right, all right. I'm sorry.

When you speak to him, would you please tell him that our deal needs to be

stopped?

Okay? It must be stopped.

Thank you.

Oh, bourbon and soda. Thanks.

You know, you have been down all night. You should be dancing. Come on, tomorrow

night's your last night here, then off to sunny Italy?

Yeah, I guess. But now all of a sudden, Billy's acting weird.

He's pulling away from me at light speed. There's this distance that was

there before, even in the middle of things with Sam.

And I know I should just confront him about it and get some kind of answer.

No, I'm not crazy.

Well, you are if you do that. You guys are brand new. I mean, don't put it on

the line just like that. I mean, by demanding answers about the way he's

write it out, you know? I mean, what do you expect of the guy?

There you go.

Here, keep the change.

Oh, no, that's okay. I'll just, I'll start you a tap.

Suit yourself.

Listen, Megan, if you're worried about Coop, don't.

He's really happy, and the year will just fly by.

Yeah, I hope so.

Oh, and if you have any concerns about familiarity, those old patterns of

husbands and wives that it's already starting to develop, rest assured, I

keep my guard up.

But then again, I don't have to tell you how men are, huh?

Well, I know how my man is, and that's all that counts.

Yes, darling, but he is still a man.

A man who's always appreciated a woman of a certain class.

You want to know something?

Before this little sham wedding to you, Coop and I sat by the ocean. We married

our hearts together for real.

And forever.

So as soon as this phony marriage is over and we get a little nest egg out of

the bank, I'll be as rich as you are.

And you won't be wearing that ring.

I will.

We'll have to see, won't we?

Oh, um, would you do me a favor and get me some more nut?

I'm a little hungry.

Sure.

Just got the page. What the hell happened?

We were talking, and the contraction started.

Michael, we bonded. I love Jane. She's great. She's much more understanding

you ever were.

Yeah. Set up an IV, get a pulse and pressure, get a fetal monitor, and prep

for an exam. The contraction stopped on the way here about 15, 20 minutes ago.

Oh, good. I mean, she's probably stable. It's just a false alarm.

But you're going to have to take it real easy until you deliver.

Okay, but if this is the truth this time, I want Jane to come stay with me

the beach house.

Are you being honest, Michael?

Yes. What the hell do I have to do, okay? You don't believe me, escrow bee.

All right, honey. We were just talking about you a lot tonight.

Sure, we were on the phone a long time.

Someone not feeling well?

What did you say to Megan tonight at the club?

Oh, Coop, calm down, relax. Go get yourself another drink.

I want an answer, Lexi.

Now.

I don't remember.

Except that, you know, she did hurt my feelings.

She was going on and on and on about how she was the only woman for you. So I

might have gotten a little defensive.

Reminded her how there was a time that you couldn't keep your hands off my

How we used to be welded together for hours at a time. Lexi, I don't know

going on with you. You've taken this already thick situation. You've turned

into something even more perverse. Now, I'm telling you straight.

Either you sit down or... What?

Coop, are you going to go tell Jordan that your wife wants to have sex with

Or are you just going to call this whole perverse deal off so you can get sued

for fraud?

Listen, I don't care who sues me.

I'm not putting up with any more of your crap. Oh, yes, you are.

Coop, because sweet little Megan is counting on that money now.

You think she'd put you in this situation so you could blow it over your

beach row?

Why don't you shut up and go to bed?

Why don't you be a man, Coop?

Take control of the situation.

Don't touch me.

Oh, Coop doesn't like it when the girls are running things, huh?

Oh, you like to be in the saddle, don't you, Coop? So you can take what you

want, huh? But you can't because you're afraid.

I'm telling you, shut your mouth.

Come on, Coop. Shut my mouth. You want to take control of things? Take control

of things.

Be a man, Coop, or you forget how, huh?

Oh, yeah?

Is that right?

Is it morning already?

Barely.

Listen, that twisted thing that happened last night, it didn't happen.

You understand me?

Oh, come on, Coop.

We both had a little too much to drink.

Besides, with our history, you can blame us, huh?

You know very well who.

That's why you goaded me into it in the first place.

Dammit, your mouth is shut on this forever.

I'm sorry, Coop.

I didn't mean to make you feel you.

I thought we were just being a little adventurous.

Yeah.

Well, the adventure's over.

Yeah, one thing.

I thought maybe you could just do me a little favor, hmm?

I thought it might look better if we put the rest of the settlement into a joint

account for the both of us.

Sort of a real husband and wife thing, you know?

Or what?

You gonna let something slip to Megan?

Of course not.

No, she would leave you if she ever found out. I don't want that.

No, I want us all to be happy. Believe me.

I don't believe anything you say anymore.

And I don't believe what I'm turning into either.

I'll take that as a yes.

Hey, are you okay?

Oh, yeah.

It's nothing. It's just that I was walking back from the bathroom and I saw

and Michael in bed together.

Well, it's not that I'm jealous.

I told you I thought you two were great together and I don't really belong with

him.

I just don't know if I belong with anybody.

What? Of course you do.

No, I'm going crazy. I mean, everyone's going to have a husband or a boyfriend

or a...

wife or a girlfriend.

And what am I going to have? I'm going to have a screaming infant who's going

keep me up all night long.

And Jane, I like my sleep.

I don't want to give up my life.

I mean, what am I going to do? It'll be okay. We'll take it one day at a time.

Yeah, but then that one day is going to come and I'm going to have a baby who

shouldn't be with me and vice versa.

You know, some people just, they're not cut out for this thing.

Taylor, listen to me. You are a good person.

You are going to be great with any child.

No, you're kind.

You're a good person.

You and Michael want a family, don't you?

Well, yeah, yeah, someday.

You should be the parents of my baby.

Would you do it?

Stop right now. You are under a lot of stress, and I don't think you know what

you're saying.

No, I think I do. Taylor, you need rest. I am going to go make your breakfast,

and no more talk like that.

Whatever you say.

Take on a trip like this.

I mean, it's not a vacation, but you don't want to travel with a dozen

trunks.

We need to have a talk.

What is it?

What's wrong?

I don't know.

You probably noticed I've been a little preoccupied lately.

A little?

I got a fax from Allison Parker.

She's an old friend of mine.

She was more than a friend, Billy.

You were going to marry her once.

Yeah, and it seems as though she's in some trouble down in Atlanta and she

my help.

Allison is an alcoholic and... I don't understand.

What could you do for her?

I could be her friend and give her some moral support.

Can I see the fax?

Please? I mean, I am your fiancé, right?

I will always love you.

I wish I could see you once more.

Friend, Billy?

She wants you back.

She's emotional, you know.

I'm not going down there for that. I just want to make sure she's okay.

I want you to call her and tell her you're getting married.

The rehab center will not let her take calls.

What is going on here?

You don't trust me? You don't think that I'm being honest with you?

No, I...

I just wonder if you're being honest with yourself.

I can't have this discussion.

You know, I'm like trying to do the right thing here, and I thought at least

would understand that.

Okay, I only have one question. Is she seducing you?

I have to hear it out of your mouth.

No.

No, she's not. Of course not.

All right, I'll be at home waiting for you. But get Jennifer to close up for

you, okay?

And maybe we'll stay up late, watch an old movie or something. You know, just

like a regular old married couple.

I won't do my damn thing.

Hey, you're not going after my wife again, are you? No!

Don't you understand? I don't care about either one of you, so leave me alone!

Oh, wait a minute, wait a minute. Let's get this straight, okay? I'm the one in

charge here. Can you get that through your thick skull? Get out of the way. If

it's money you need, I'll give you more than Beck.

I told you not to make Jack mad.

God's sake.

I

am

so sorry, lady.

That was all my fault. It sure as hell was.

I really... Oh!