Original subtitles

[crickets chirping]

Help me out here, Val.

I'm really trying to understand this.

I thought I was making a smart investment.

Bill Taylor's a businessman.

I wanted to get into business with him.

And this had nothing to do with Kelly.

What do you want me to say, Brandon?

I want you to say that you didn't do this

just to mess with Kelly,

because that's exactly how it looks.

I know.

I just really lost it, okay?

Look, you and Kelly getting back together

has been really hard for me.

You know that.

Brandon, believe me,

I-I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.

That's for sure.

Look, I'm the one who's paying here.

Yeah, sure, Kelly got her feelings hurt,

but I'm out a lot of money.

They still haven't caught this Driscoll guy, huh?

No.

They think he's in Europe or something.

I don't know, I have to go down to the police station

and look at some more photos.

Well, at least that's something.

Not really.

You know, I mean,

they said even if they do find him,

the money's probably already gone.

I can't wait for Jim and Cindy to get here.

I could really use some parental guidance.

They're not coming.

They're not?

Nope.

They had to choose between three weeks in July and this weekend.

- July won. - [sighs]

But your mom will be here.

Well, that'll be the first time in a long time

I'll be glad to see her.

I got to go.

[soft music playing]

Did you tell her?

No, no, I didn't tell her.

I think she's sorry, and I think she's suffered enough.

[Kelly] And what makes that your decision?

[Brandon] Kel, it's graduation weekend.

Can't we just let things ride?

Maybe you can, but I can't.

I can't believe you're taking her side again.

Brandon, do you want me to move in with you

- or not? - Yeah, you know I do.

[Kelly] Well, then Valerie has got to go.

You have to tell her once and for all

that she has to move out of this house.

[soft music playing]

[ Beverly Hills 90210 's theme playing]

[music fades]

[ Graduation Day by Chris Isaak's playing]

♪ Driving slowly ♪

♪ Watching the headlights in the rain ♪

♪ Funny how things change ♪

♪ Think of the good times ♪

♪ Wishing you were still with me ♪

♪ The way it used to be ♪

♪ Graduation day ♪

♪ Watching the stars fall ♪

♪ A million dreams have all gone bad ♪

♪ Think of all we had ♪

♪ I knew all then ♪

♪ Thought you loved me I was wrong ♪

♪ Life goes on ♪

♪ Graduation day ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Graduation day ♪

♪ Thinking of a time when everything was right ♪

♪ Thinking of a time with only you and I ♪

[teacher] Hi, Gabriela. Congratulations.

Congratulations.

♪ Learned my lesson now there's nothing left to say ♪

♪ Graduation day ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Graduation day ♪

Well, congratulations to all of our graduates.

You've made it through your year in kindergarten

with flying colors,

and we'll see you all next year in first grade.

[applause]

Where's my special little girl?

Did I do okay?

[Mel] You were great, sweetheart.

- Yes, you were. Give me a hug. - Absolutely.

I got to get back to the office.

Bye.

David, your grandmother will be in tonight.

- All right, see you later, Dad. - [Mel] Bye.

Bye.

Bye. Actually, I have to get going.

I have to pick my grandmother up from the train station.

Oh, thanks for coming, Donna.

Oh, no problem.

I was picking up graduating tips.

- Congratulations, Erin. - Thanks. Bye, Donna.

Bye. Bye.

Come on, Erin, let's get your stuff.

Hey, I want to tell you something.

What?

You look beautiful today.

Oh, well, thank you, Mr. Silver.

And I'll see you next year in first grade.

You two look happy.

What can I say? We're in love.

Um, I know the feeling. Hey, did you get an invitation

to some mysterious grad party at the Wiltern Theatre?

Like a Roaring '20s thing?

Yeah. Yeah, it's amazing.

The Cardigans are supposed to be playing.

I thought it was a joke, until Donna said,

the entire Alpha was invited.

Yeah, Steve said all the keggers too, and Brandon.

I just don't know who's throwing it.

I don't know. I'd put my money on the alumni.

You know it's the 75th anniversary

of the first graduating class at CU.

Um, that's why it's a '20s thing.

Mm-hmm. And you know the, uh,

head alumni is Rush Sanders.

This seems exactly like something he would do.

Yep.

One graduation down, one to go.

Yeah, I just hope ours goes as well.

[Kelly] Oh, it will.

If you don't let your father get to you.

I don't think he's going to show.

He's coming, Kelly.

Naturally. He knows I don't want him to.

And Joy's coming, too. You remember her, don't you?

Yeah, yeah, from Christmas.

Well, he knew you'd be upset.

So, he called me and asked me to smooth the way.

Did he ask you to achieve world peace while you're at it?

Kelly,

be nice.

I'll try.

Unbelievable.

[chuckles]

It is so exciting that you're graduating from college.

Well, last week I wasn't so sure.

I never doubted you for a second.

You have character, Donna.

Rare in a young woman these days.

Must be good genes.

[laughs] Thank you.

How's David? You two engaged yet?

Grandma, we are way too young for that.

Just wondering.

But we are very committed,

and we're talking about sharing an apartment together.

Oh, I can't wait to hear how your mother reacts to that one.

[laughs] Right, well, I don't care.

You and Grandpa didn't let your parents stop you

- from being together. - That's for sure.

Yep, you made your own decisions.

Yes, we did,

but the timing was right.

I knew it, and John knew it.

And when the time is right for you and David,

you'll know it, too.

- I hope so. - Yes.

[soft music playing]

[music continues]

[music continues]

Val.

Hey, I thought you'd be on campus by now.

Don't you have that honors thing or something?

Chancellor's luncheon, yeah.

I kind of wanted to talk to you first.

- You want a cup of coffee? - No, thanks.

Just some arsenic would be fine.

What's the matter?

Well, it's official.

You and I are both graduation orphans.

Your mother's not coming?

Nope, she blew me off. Unbelievable, huh?

What happened?

Well, apparently she has to work,

and she can't get off.

Of course she doesn't have the decency to call me.

That's rough.

You know, I'm not gonna let her off the hook either.

I'm gonna tell her how I feel.

I mean, she's the one who, who made such a big deal

about coming here anyway.

I'm sorry, Val.

Yeah, well, what else could happen to me, huh?

Look on the bright side, you're graduating.

No one can take that away from you.

Yeah, but don't forget unemployed.

Right.

What was that for?

For being sweet, being there for me.

I really appreciate it, Brandon.

I don't know what I'd do without you.

[soft music playing]

[sighs]

Hey, what's going on, Steve?

Nothing's going on.

Why, does something look like it's going on?

No. It just looks like you're loitering in a parking lot

for no reason at all.

Very funny. Hey, Silver, come here.

I have something you might be interested in.

What?

Senior prank.

It's a milestone of mayhem

that people will be talking about

for years and years to come.

You want in?

And why would I want to do this?

To show the school you care.

Steve, I do care.

Well, then prove it.

Prove you're not some faceless student

that slid through four years

without ever wearing a Condor hat.

You see, now that's where I draw the line.

Okay, okay, no Condor hat.

But I could really use someone with your talents.

[car approaching]

[in Spanish] Look, my Mexican brother.

[car horn playing "La Cucaracha"]

What's he doing here?

Electronics. You got it?

Oh, I got 'em.

Feast your eyes on the goodies.

Hey, hey, hey, are these what I think they are?

Tijuana Tornadoes, my friend.

Mexican confetti cannons.

Man, these things pack quite a load.

Oh, and they make one hell of a boom, kid.

Good job, Agent Muntz.

- Thank you, my friend. - What do you say?

Are you in?

I'll get back to you on that.

He's in.

[in Spanish] Good things happen every day.

[Muntz] Yes, my friend.

Oh, great.

Finally getting all your stuff.

You're that happy about it, huh?

Beg your pardon?

You were the one who was so desperate to sell out.

Yeah, well, my mistake.

You know, David,

I really love this club.

I put a lot of myself into it.

What do you want me to say, Val?

I'm sorry you lost all your money?

This is so embarrassing.

- Everybody knows. - You see, that's funny.

I-I never thought you cared what other people thought.

Yeah, well, I do.

It's humiliating, and now

Kelly wants me out of the house, and she's moving in,

and she just wants it all to herself.

Well, can you blame her?

David, please.

I mean, I told her I'm through giving her any grief,

and I mean it.

She just doesn't believe me.

[scribbling]

You know, your opinion is really important to her.

Maybe you could talk to her.

I mean, she's your sister.

No, thanks.

I really don't want to get involved in any of this.

David, please.

If I've ever meant anything to you, you'll do this.

[laughs]

Val, you've-you've already been a big enough burden on me.

You got yourself into this mess. Get yourself out of it.

Thanks for nothing.

Hey, what about your stuff?

Burn it.

[doorbell ringing]

Okay...

Hi, pretty face. Good to see you.

Hi.

- Joy. It's good to see you. - It's good to see you, too.

Did you mother tell you we were coming, huh?

Yeah, she gave me the good news.

I'm very proud of you.

Well, I would invite you in, but with everything...

Graduation, you know...

Oh, yeah. Well, no problem.

We'll catch up later, huh?

Uh, anyway, uh, these are for you.

I, uh...

I just wanted to see my daughter graduate from college.

Is that so strange?

Not for most fathers.

Joy, I'll call you.

We'll go out, okay?

I'd like that.

Okay, well, thanks.

- Yeah... - Bye.

Bye.

So, he decided to show up.

How are you handling it?

Not too good.

Joy and Jackie seem thrilled to have him around,

but they must be seeing something that I'm not.

Hey, it's your weekend. Don't let him ruin it.

That's easier said then done.

Between my father and Valerie, I'm a little tense.

Well, we all are.

It's crazy right now.

Yeah, it is.

Kel?

What?

Okay, um,

you're my best friend,

and I need to ask your opinion.

Go for it.

Okay, I'm thinking

about changing my mind

about something that's really important.

- Is this about David? - Yes.

It's about David and me, and it's not bad.

I think it's good.

Well, what is it?

[sighs]

I think it's time.

Do you think I'm nuts?

Time? Oh, you're talking about...

- Mm-hmm. - Hmm.

I-I've thought a lot about it, and I'm ready,

and I want to surprise David on graduation night.

Well, he'll be surprised all right.

[laughs]

Are you sure you want to do this?

As sure as I am

that David and I love each other, yeah.

Wow. What's gotten into you?

I don't know.

Maybe it's my grandmother's influence,

but I just think the time is right for us.

Well, you don't need me

to tell you something you already know.

Thanks.

[sighs]

[crowd chatter]

Uh, just before we, uh...

Just before we break up,

or are forced to eat any more

of that delicious meat loaf, um... [clears throat]

all of us honors graduates got together, sir,

uh, and got you something that, uh,

we hope you'll remember us by

when you're in Paris.

[sighs]

Brandon, thank you.

Everybody, thank you.

- [applause] - [woman] You're welcome.

We thought you could, uh, use it when you come back to visit.

It's lovely.

- Here, Dad. - [laughs]

It's... Everybody...

I will never forget you.

I'm very proud of all of you. Thank you very much.

[applause]

Well, I guess that's about it.

We should all get out of here

before the dishonor graduates luncheon starts, huh?

[indistinct crowd chatter]

[whispers] Clare.

Did you guys plan that out?

Random chaos theory in action.

Did I miss something there?

You did say to pick you up at 1:30, right?

Yeah. That's right.

- Steve, it's good to see you. - Good to see you, too.

So, uh,

is your mother attending the graduation ceremonies?

Unfortunately not.

She got a show in Toronto.

Really? Oh, that's, uh, uh... too bad.

I-I was... I was hoping to see her.

Yeah, me, too.

But she loves doing musicals,

and she just couldn't pass up doing Mame.

Yeah, I remember, she has a beautiful singing voice.

If-if you'll excuse me.

Why did you have to bring up your mother?

He asked me.

You know how sensitive he is about that.

Couldn't you have just changed the subject or something?

Uh, as an impartial observer from a neutral country,

I kind of got to go with Steve on this one.

Who asked you?

Come on. [chuckles]

No, I can't. I gotta walk my dad home,

and then I'm supposed to meet Donna later.

You did ask me to pick you up at 1:30, right?

Yeah, um,

but I'll just see you tonight, okay?

- Yeah. - Bye.

In order to maintain my neutrality,

uh, you did go on a little bit.

Shut up. Whose friend are you?

And people wonder

why the UN has problems.

- Hmm! - Hmm!

I don't know, Bran. It's like Clare blames me

for her father leaving.

Ah, ride it out, bro, it'll get better.

I don't know. I'm sensing doom.

- You're sensing doom? - Doom.

That's just because you're on the campus.

Every blade of grass in this place can give testimony

to a near-doom experience of yours.

[laughs] It's been a great four years.

The best, my man, [in Italian] everything's good.

I can't believe it's all ending.

I can hardly remember all the things we did here.

You can hardly remember?

Let me see if I can refresh your memory a little bit?

- Okay. - Right over there on that lawn,

that's where you got caught on camera streaking.

Hey, you know what? People overreacted to that.

And then there was the big "Take Back the Night" evening.

- I marched in that. - Yes, you did.

If memory serves, uh, you were accused

- of date rape, weren't you? - Falsely accused.

- Mm-hmm. - And if it doesn't fit,

you must acquit.

Unlike the plagiarism fiasco.

You know what?

I think that's enough nostalgia

for one day, don't you, buddy?

Ouch. Okay.

You know, you still have one more chance to wash out.

- Oh, great. What's that? - Senior prank.

How come you froze me out on that?

What's the matter, you don't want my help?

I'm doing you a favor. I've done enough

to tarnish your reputation over these years.

You've done enough to point that out, right?

Yes, I certainly have.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

What are you going to do with your Dryer scholarship?

Hey, hey, hey, remember our pledge.

No talking about the future until tomorrow

when the future is upon us.

- I live by that pledge. - I know you do.

- We'll be adults soon enough. - Mm-hmm.

Hey, what do you say we race to the parking lot?

- Really? - You got legs?

You're on, junior.

Hey, hey, hey, hey!

Nat, come on. I mean,

she's trying to kick me out of my own home.

Well, it's unfortunate, but if she's gonna be

spending that much time there with Brandon,

I mean, you could see her point, can't you?

No, I was there first!

God, I hate this!

Everybody is always taking her side.

It's not about sides. It's about reality.

Val, move on.

It just might be good for you.

[pop music playing]

Speak of the devil.

Hello, Val.

Could I talk to you for a second?

Actually, Joy and I were just leaving.

It's really important.

[clears throat] Give us just a minute.

No problem.

What's up?

I just wanted to let you know

how much it means to me living at the Walsh house.

I see.

And how great it is to know

that it, that it's my home.

And how much I appreciate Brandon letting me stay.

He said you could stay?

He didn't say I couldn't.

Why?

Look, Val, I'm probably going to be moving in.

And so you're saying that the house isn't big enough

- for both of us? - I know it isn't.

I think that's Brandon's decision, don't you?

This discussion's over.

Hang on, Kelly. I think

maybe you want to slow down here.

I don't think it's gonna be very pleasant

if I have to call Jim and Cindy

and tell them what's going on here.

- And what is that? - They invited me

to stay in that house. I don't think they're gonna like

that an old family friend is being put out on the streets

because Brandon's current girlfriend can't get along.

I see we've reached the veiled threat portion

of the conversation.

I'm not moving.

Is that clear?

Very.

[soft music playing]

[Donna] Maybe you could buy your dad a French dictionary?

He wrote one.

I just have to find him

the perfect going-away present.

Wait, can we go in here for just a sec?

Uh, he doesn't wear lingerie.

- Mm-hmm. - [chuckles]

You looking for something specific or...?

No, just browsing.

Do you like this?

Yeah, it's beautiful.

Steve likes black better, though.

Um, like this one?

It makes a statement.

Bold. Naughty.

Easy to lose.

Which one's, uh... nicer?

Nicer?

Or... hotter?

"Nice" isn't usually the operative word in lingerie.

Uh...

I mean more appropriate.

Appropriate for what?

Donna, is there something you're not telling me?

- Like what? - Like why you're shopping

for sexy lingerie when you sleep alone.

Hmm.

Oh, my God.

Did you and David sleep together?

No, not yet,

but who knows?

I don't know what to say.

Well, don't say anything.

David doesn't know.

Just in case it happens, I want it to be perfect.

In that case... [sighs]

we're buying both. Come on.

Both.

What are you going to wear?

I don't even know if Brandon and I

are going to go to this mysterious grad party.

- You have to. - Oh, it's no big deal.

You can still go even if I don't go.

You have to be there.

Kelly, it's for you.

Dad's throwing the party.

What?

It's his graduation present for you.

Jackie and I helped with the guest list.

Oh, no. I don't need this.

He's just trying to make up

for all those times he let you down.

You got to let him.

The hits keep on coming, don't they?

Now, I'm the problem.

Please?

It was supposed to be a surprise.

I promised him I wouldn't tell you.

As I live and breathe, Kelly Taylor.

[Kelly] Hey, guys.

Joy, these are Steve's brothers, Ryan and Austin.

This is my sister, Joy.

- Nice to meet you. - Hi.

- I never knew you had a sister. - Yeah.

Especially one so pretty.

You're sweet.

Come on, let's go.

So, Joy, you here for the graduation?

Yep.

Great.

I hope to see you again.

Bye, Kel.

[whimsical music playing]

He is so cute!

Oh! You are on your own with that one.

It's really nice of Nat to host the pre-grad party, huh?

Yeah, big action-packed weekend.

Yeah.

Hey, Steve, can I ask you something?

Sure.

Do you like having me as a roommate?

I mean, you don't mind having me around, do you?

No, not at all.

Well, I know Kelly and I have problems, but...

I mean. I think we can work it out.

That would be good.

Well, it would.

I don't think Kelly's willing to try.

Steve,

do you think you could talk to Brandon?

Could really use your help.

Yeah, I could do that.

That would be great,

because I could use all the friends I could get.

[soft music playing]

[door opening]

[David] Donna.

David. David!

Uh, wait! Don't come in!

I'm... getting dressed.

Wait. Ugh...

Okay! You can come in now.

Hey.

- Hey. - Hi.

Uh!

Oh, wait! You can't sit down.

I just, uh... made the bed.

Okay.

So, uh, what, what are you doing here?

I thought we were meeting at the Peach Pit.

Well, I was wondering

if you would think that I was stupid

for getting involved in the senior prank with Steve.

You didn't.

Whew.

So I am stupid.

Why would you want to?

I don't know. I don't know.

You know, I... I made it through four years at CU

and I-I never joined a fraternity,

and I never went to a pep rally,

and I'm just afraid that I might be missing something.

Well, hey. I mean, it's not for everybody.

Maybe you're just not the rah-rah type of guy.

Yeah, maybe.

But you know what? You know...

this is my last chance, so, I told Steve yes.

Well, Steve, he, he can be pretty convincing.

Well, that and Muntz pulled out

a pretty impressive arsenal

- of fireworks. - [chuckles]

Oh, my little pyromaniac.

Yeah, you know.

Ah-ha-ha.

Mmm. Mmm. Ah!

Okay, you get out and give me five minutes

to finish getting ready, okay?

Must I?

Well...

Mm-hmm.

[soft music playing]

Whew... Yeah.

[soft music playing]

Hey, Val.

- You ready? - No.

Uh, could you stop doing that for a minute?

Yeah.

We gotta talk.

Oh, did Steve talk to you?

Yeah. Yeah,

and his opinion has been duly noted.

So, what, it... it's ignored?

[sighs]

Val, you gotta help me out here.

This just isn't going to work.

You got to start looking for another place to live.

Why?

Because you and Kelly are gonna kill each other.

Or me.

So who's gonna look out for me?

You know what?

Maybe Jim and Cindy will.

I already talked to Jim and Cindy.

They said it was my decision to make, and...

my decision is, you gotta move out.

Brandon, please.

Not now.

Okay?

After everything that's gone on.

Val, this doesn't mean we're gonna stop being friends.

[snorts]

I don't have any friends...

Including you.

You've made that pretty obvious.

Just... Just let me stay through the summer.

I can't, Val.

I can't.

[sad music playing]

[upbeat music playing]

[Nat] Okay, now everybody get a little closer.

That's it.

One more. One more.

Okay. Okay, here we go.

Hey! Beauty! That's the one

that goes on the wall of honor.

[laughter]

Thanks, Nat, for dinner.

Oh, aren't you going to stay for dessert?

No. I'm, I'm not feeling that well.

Well, then go home and get some sleep, honey.

- That's the idea. Thanks. - Okay. Bye.

[rock music playing]

Oh, darling, this is your time.

Enjoy it.

I intend to, Grandma.

Ah...

So feeling any better?

Yeah. I feel good.

Good friends. Good food.

Me?

You.

[Willie] Clare!

Your father's calling again.

[sighs]

He, on the other hand, is a wreck.

Thanks.

Brandon,

I really got to thank you.

I don't think Steve would have graduated in four years

if it wasn't for your good influence.

Oh, he's been a good influence on me, too.

He's certainly made it a lot of fun.

That I won't argue.

[laughing]

Hey, Class of '97! How come I haven't heard

about anybody pulling off a senior prank this year?

You guys too blasé or what, hmm?

Yeah, Dad. We're all a bunch of wimps.

Well, you said it, not me.

I mean, I've read about, uh, generational apathy,

but I figured some knuckleheads want to make this campus

stand up and take notice, let them know that you're here.

Well, I guess nobody cares.

Dad, you know what? This party's really just

for the out-of-town guests, okay?

Do me a favor... Try and stay low-key.

You're not even really supposed to be here.

Is that a fact? Hmm.

I love you, too.

He hasn't done that in years.

So, when are we meeting up with Muntz?

Ah. We'll slip out after the cake.

- Hey. - Hey.

You wish your parents had come, don't you?

Yeah, sure, but they didn't, so what's the difference?

How come your dad's not here?

Would you believe I forgot to invite him?

- Really? - Yeah.

Well, maybe tonight we should think about the things

we have to be grateful for.

Like a Valerie-free environment.

- [laughs] - Thank you.

Hey, I'm gonna stay at the beach apartment

with the girls tonight. Is that okay?

- That's fine. - Good.

After all, we have all the time in the world,

now that Val's going.

I just hope she's all right.

[soft music playing]

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter over radio]

[man] All clear here! Moving out.

[indistinct chatter over radio]

See that?

- Right on time. - Way to go, Steve.

They haven't changed the schedule

since my punishment detail where I worked on guard duty.

- You're the man, Sanders. - You know it.

How much time do we have before he gets back?

We've got 20 minutes to cover the perimeter.

Okay, we got the, uh, cannons?

Check.

All right, we got the detonator?

- Detonator? - Uh, yeah, check.

All right, who am I? Who am I?

I'm Steve Sanders with a cap on.

Giddy up.

[suspenseful music playing]

Come on, right here.

[music continues]

Hey, hold on, hold on.

What if they water these flowers in the morning

and everything gets wet?

Nuh-uh, never happened.

- They're waterproof connectors. - Shh.

I thought of everything.

That's why this is going to be the best senior prank ever.

Someone's coming! Get down!

[suspenseful music playing]

One less thing to do tomorrow.

[music continues]

[laughing]

So much for your 20 minute thing, Steve.

Man, I can't believe I let him talk me into this.

You'll thank me tomorrow.

Assuming it works, how do we get the cannons

to go off at the same time?

It's so easy.

Okay, there's a circuit board, right?

All Steve's gotta do

is hit this button...

- Ka-boom! - Ka-boom!

- The minute we graduate... - Shh, shh, shh.

And turn over tassels to the other side of our caps,

these bombinos are gonna rock the house.

Now that's what I call school spirit.

You guys ready?

Focus, focus, focus.

Ready?

- Let's do this. - Move out!

- That was so nice of Nat. - Yeah, that was a great dinner.

Well, the night's not over, guys. Remember I got wine.

[Kelly] Oh, yeah, I'll get the glasses.

Kel, I'm so glad you're staying here tonight.

Yeah, I just felt like I should, you know.

Yeah, if you think about it,

this could be the last night

we're all here together, you know.

What do you mean?

At the beach.

And, Kelly, you're obviously gonna move in with Brandon.

Don, you're going through changes, too.

Who knows what's gonna happen with me.

Not to mention our lease is almost up.

Do you remember when we signed the lease freshman year?

I mean we were nervous about even committing

to a year at this place.

It's been a really good home.

I'm going to miss it.

Why are you getting all sentimental?

I don't know. I can't help it.

And I just really love you guys.

And, you know, graduation always changes everything, right?

It'll never change all the great times we've had here.

We'll never forget those.

[Clare] You're right.

I could never ask

for better friends or roommates.

Cheers.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

So, roomies, I have a favor to ask you.

Could I have the place to myself tomorrow night?

Oh, Donna, do you think you're gonna have

the nerve to go through with it?

I hope so.

Well, I think that can be arranged.

What do you think?

Yeah, I think so.

Great. Okay, snack time.

She'll never go through with it.

- No. - No.

[chuckles]

[soft music playing]

Good evening.

[music continues]

Your ticket.

[music continues]

- May I help you? - Yeah, I'd like a room.

One facing the bluffs, please.

Certainly, ma'am. How long will you be staying?

I'll be gone tomorrow.

[crickets chirping]

[sad music playing]

[Valerie] Dear Brandon,

I truly hope you have a wonderful graduation day.

I'm sorry I won't be there.

While you're getting your diploma tomorrow morning,

I'll be having my own private ceremony.

I should have done this a year ago

when I was with David.

Better late than never, huh?

All my love, Valerie.

[sad music playing]

[suspenseful music playing]

[music continues]

[David] Hey, it's David. Don't hang up.

Leave a message, then you can hang up.

- [beep] - Hey, David, it's Brandon.

Uh, would you do me a favor

and give me a call as soon as you get this message?

Something's going on with Valerie,

and I think I need your help.

Thanks, man.

[woman] You have reached the personal mailbox

for Abby Malone.

Please leave a message.

- [beep] - Mom, it's me again.

Disregard the earlier messages, okay?

I was just really disappointed you weren't coming.

But I'm not mad anymore.

I've just been going through a really bad time,

but I'm getting through it.

So don't worry about me.

Please.

I'm gonna take care of everything tomorrow.

I love you.

Bye.

[ominous music playing]

[music continues]

[phone ringing]

- Val? - No, no, man, it's me.

I got in late. I just got your message. What's up?

David, listen,

I got a note from Valerie, and it's kind of weird.

Weird how?

Did she ever talk to you about killing herself?

Yeah, yeah, once, when I was depressed. Why?

Because in the letter it mentions

that she should have done it a year ago

when she was with David. Do you know what that means?

Yeah,

yeah, exactly.

You coming?

[ominous music playing]

[horns blaring]

You know, when the demons get too close,

there's ones that say that I'm gonna end up like my father,

I come here for a gut check.

[Brandon] You think that's where she is?

It's gotta be.

She, uh, she said she stayed

at the Shangri-La Hotel across the street from the bluffs

when she got depressed.

Damn, I was really hard on her yesterday, too.

Yeah, me, too.

Listen, I'm gonna go find her.

I'll see you at the graduation.

Wait up a sec, all right. I'll meet you up there.

No, no, no, there's no sense in both of us

being late to the ceremony. I'll take care of this.

- You sure? - Yeah. I'll see you there.

All right, good luck.

[knock at door]

- Oh, hey. - Hi.

You want to see my party outfit?

Uh, I don't really have time right now.

Oh, yeah, we should be there by 10:00.

I'll just put this in your room.

Hey, Kel, you're gonna have to go there without me.

There's something I've gotta take care of first.

What is it?

I don't really have time to explain.

You mean you don't want to explain.

Kel, let's not get into this right now, okay?

It's Valerie, isn't it?

Can't we just have

one day without her making us insane?

Apparently not.

I'll see you later.

[sighs]

[door closes]

[ Beverly Hills 90210 's theme playing]