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♪ Burnin' inside, burnin' it round ♪

♪ Baby, you turn me upside down ♪

♪ Permanent sanctuary, girl ♪

♪ That's where you take me ♪

♪ Permanent laugh, permanent cry ♪

♪ Baby, with you I don't know why ♪

♪ I get through it 'cause you do it ♪

♪ All with style and a permanent smile ♪

(pistol fires)

Go!

(crowd cheering, yelling)

♪ You take me out to the sun ♪

♪ All that I know for sure ♪

♪ Someone got the cure ♪

♪ Permanent smile, permanent frown ♪

♪ Baby, you turned me upside down... ♪

Hi, Brandon.

Hi!

You're late.

So?

So, I thought you said you got here

at 7:00 every morning.

I was beginning to think you weren't gonna show.

Well, I didn't think I was being clocked.

A little eager, aren't we?

Well, my father always told me

never keep a beautiful woman waiting.

Well, in that case...

are you ready to start sweating?

You can work me as hard as you want.

Yeah, I was hoping you'd say that.

Yeah.

(murmurs contentedly)

(phone ringing)

Hello?

Hi. It's me.

Hi.

I was just looking at my ring.

Yeah? Do you still like it?

I love it.

Do you still like me?

Stuart.

Well?

Of course.

I love you.

Good. Then you can get to have lunch with me.

12:30, corner of Sepulveda Pass and Mulholland.

It's a construction site, so dress for the occasion.

I'll wear my hard hat. Bye.

Remind me why we had children.

Jim...

what if she's pregnant?

No. Absolutely not.

If it was something like that, she would tell us.

I know. Who gets engaged at 18 in this day and age?

Good morning.

Brenda, are you pregnant?

Daddy, I'm not even going

to dignify that with an answer.

Come on, you guys. Just be happy for me.

Honey, just try to understand.

You and Stuart haven't known each other for very long.

Marriage is a big step.

We just don't want you to get hurt.

Honey, you're young.

Your youth is calling out to you.

You don't see Stuart for who he really is,

what his little imperfections might be.

Well, nobody's perfect.

JIM: Honey, what's the rush?

If it's good now,

why won't it be good six months from now?

And I'm not going to get hurt, so please stop.

I know what I'm doing.

It's going to be fine. I promise.

Thank you for understanding.

And thank you... for everything, really,

but, uh... I got to go meet the girls for breakfast.

It's gonna be okay.

Promise. It will be.

Somehow I didn't find that very reassuring.

So, you sure I can't buy you that cup of coffee?

No. I got to get in gear.

The library's calling.

Somehow I have trouble seeing you as an academic.

You're not... stuffy enough.

Yeah, well, I guess you don't realize

that anthropologists are the "free spirits" of academia.

Oh, maybe I should change my major.

Listen, I was wondering...

how'd you like to come over to my place tonight?

You know, a little dinner, some conversation?

Ah, food and words. What a concept.

Expression is very important to me.

Of course, like the aborigines,

I am a firm believer in body language.

Fortunately, I'm fluent in aborigine.

Come around 7:30.

322 Hope Street.

It's a green house. You can't miss it.

Okay.

Brenda, that is not a ring. That is a rock.

Oh, it's not that big, you guys.

Brenda, honey, let me put it to you this way:

If you and your fiancé ever want to buy a diner,

be sure to look me up.

Have you guys set the date yet?

Oh, hardly. No, and if my parents have it their way,

the wedding will be held

some time in the year-- what?-- 2016.

You know, I always thought

you would be the first to get engaged.

Me? See, I had my money on you.

No, if there is one thing

that I've learned from my mother,

it's that marriage is not to be entered into lightly.

Oh, so I guess that explains your prolonged engagement

to John Sears? Donna, I would hardly call it an engagement.

We haven't even actually gone out yet.

And here I thought you would have something juicy to report.

Sorry to disappoint you, Bren,

but for once, I'm taking things slow.

He's fine. And how does he feel about that?

I mean, he knows I'm just coming out of a relationship

and everything, and he's not pressuring me.

He's turning out to be a pretty cool guy.

Well, I bet you he's taking lots of cold showers.

Bren...

Sanders.

What's up, man?

You missed the Gamma party.

Well.

It was a wild night, man.

You should have seen it.

Erica Standhouse was crawling all over Sears.

It's a dirty job, but fortunately, I'm a dirty guy.

Who's Erica Standhouse?

SEARS: Just a little someone

to tide me over till Kelly Taylor gets her head together.

KEITH: So, Sanders, remember

I was telling you about that freshman from Clark Hall

who practically threw herself at me?

Well, it turns out

she's got a friend

who's dying to meet a KEG man.

No, no, no, no.

Celeste would kill me.

Ooh, a little whipped, are we?

No. We have an understanding, though.

KEITH: So, don't tell her.

Look, from what I've been told,

Debra's friend is ready, willing... and able.

Well, Celeste is suspicious, perceptive and unforgiving.

Oh, come on, Sanders.

Celeste doesn't go to school here.

She'll never know what you're doing.

Believe me, she'll know.

Wait a minute. Hold it.

Am I hearing what I think I'm hearing?

Is a lowly pledge refusing

to come to the aid of a brother in need?

This is not a good thing, Sanders.

(sighs)

She better not be a dog.

I guarantee you,

this'll be the easiest pledge assignment you'll ever get.

Okay, this one's for your insurance.

All right?

This one's to give us permission to roll over the bonds.

This one allows you to increase your draw.

Ooh, I like this one.

I thought you would.

Okay. So. That's it?

Pretty painless.

Thank you.

So, where you headed this weekend?

Oh, I don't know.

I figured I'd go, uh.. to Baja.

South swell's up.

Soak up some rays, soak up some enchiladas,

but don't worry, no stowaways.

I'm not taking Brenda this time.

To tell you the truth,

I kind of wish you were.

Do I detect some cynicism

from the soon-to-be father of the bride?

Tell me something.

Do you know anything about her fiancé?

A little.

And?

Let's just say...

Stuart Carson is no choirboy

and leave it at that.

Care to elaborate?

No.

But you don't think that it's a good idea

that she's marrying this guy, do you?

No, I don't think it's a good idea.

I think it's a lousy idea.

I think your daughter's out of her ever-lovin' mind,

but... my opinion doesn't really count

anymore, Jim.

I don't think that's the case at all.

In fact, I think you completely underestimate

the kind of influence you still have with her.

Wait a minute.

Wait a minute, Jim. Are you...?

You're not trying to talk me into doing

what it sounds like you're trying to talk me into doing?

I'll tell you right now,

I do not want to get involved in this at all.

Dylan, somebody's got to get through to her.

She's not listening to me.

She's not listening to her mother.

Right now, I'd say you're the only hope

that Cindy and I have.

Thanks.

Here she comes!

You little monkey!

You come here.

Erin!

I fell down in the sand.

You did?

You know it's tough being a toddler, isn't it?

Yes, it's even harder being a parent.

Boo! Go play.

Which is why I asked you to meet me here.

What's the matter?

Oh, I know I made a scene the other night

at the Walsh's anniversary party,

but when I found out that Mel went down to Cabo

and left Erin with Dave and Donna, I just lost it.

Mom, I'm sure that everybody understood.

Well, I think you should know

that my lawyer and I have decided

to take Mel to court to get full custody of Erin.

Mom, it was only one weekend.

Isn't there any way that you can settle this out of court?

No.

I want Erin to grow up

in a healthy and stable environment,

and you and I both know that right now

the only thing Mel's interested in is his girlfriend.

I don't want to make the same mistakes with Erin

that I made with you.

She needs a full-time parent.

Well, Mel did want joint custody of her.

Honey, that was about his ego,

not about his daughter.

You know how much I care about David.

Yeah, I do, too.

Well, don't be surprised

if things get a little tense around there

in the next few weeks.

After all, blood is thicker than water.

I'm sure we will be fine.

Okay, just remember what your father used to say:

"Hope for the best, but don't forget

to be prepared for the worst."

(doorbell rings)

DONNA: Just a minute.

Hi, they told me downstairs

I could find David Silver up here?

Sure. Can I tell him who's here?

Just tell him it's Jerry.

Okay. David, Jerry's here.

I don't know any Jerry.

Well, he's standing here at the door.

Just one second, okay?

Hi, uh, can I help you?

Are you David Silver?

Yes, I am.

Then this is for you, David.

Have a nice day.

What is it?

It's a subpoena.

Why are you being subpoenaed?

I don't believe this.

Jackie's bringing a custody suit against my father.

I've got to give a deposition to her lawyers.

What's a deposition?

Excuse me. Do you know where I can find Stuart Carson?

Yeah, behind the trailer.

Thanks.

Look, I'm not gonna take the blame for you.

You okayed that steel shipment

six weeks before you were ready,

and now it's got to be paid for.

Do you have any idea

how much interest we're gonna lose

on this money, Maury?

Who do you think you are, you little pissant?!

If your father's got a problem

with the management on this project,

you tell him to come down here personally.

I don't take my marching orders from some errand boy,

even if his name is Carson!

Okay.

Let's just cool down. It's no big deal, all right?

I'm not the one making it a big deal.

Okay.

Look, why don't you just draw up another budget

and we'll deal with it tomorrow, all right?

Hey, there, love of my life.

Maury, come and meet my fiancé.

Does she dress up this site or what, huh?

Yeah.

MEL: David, what is your problem?

I just don't want to lie, okay?

Who said anything about lying?!

I go out of town for 17 hours,

and Jackie makes me out to be some kind of a monster.

Do you have any idea how much child support

I give that woman?!

Look, David, the goal in this deposition tomorrow

is to frame your father's trip to Cabo

in the best possible light.

I know that.

I just don't know what you want me to say.

You simply say

that your father hired a babysitter.

When the babysitter didn't arrive, he called you.

And...?

And that's it.

You're Erin's older brother. You're a very responsible

young man, and your father knew he could trust you.

But the babysitter didn't show up

and Erin was running a fever...

But that doesn't have anything to do

with your father's intentions, now, does it?

Look, David, you'll do fine.

Just wear a suit.

Now remember,

Jackie's lawyer is gonna use every trick in the book

to try to get you to say something damaging

about your father.

Wonderful.

Hey, don't sweat it.

If she backs you into a corner,

you just say "I can't remember."

How can I say that?

This was a couple days ago.

Hey, leave the lawyering to me, okay?

A witness saying "I can't remember"

is par for the course.

David, the only reason

Jackie is going after Erin is because I have a girlfriend.

That's what this is all about.

And I need to know

that I can count on you tomorrow.

Of course he can.

David's gonna come through this

with flying colors, aren't you, bud?

Yeah, I'll do my best.

This just isn't

working out. It's like a waste of his time and mine.

D'Shawn is determined to just skate by.

Look, I told you this was gonna be a struggle,

so get creative.

Try a different approach.

Any suggestions?

Yeah, but I can't get into it now

'cause I got to catch a flight to San Diego.

I'm doing a motivational seminar

for the entire Chargers team.

Cool.

Oh, it's a living.

Anyway, we'll get back into the D'Shawn thing

when I get back from San Diego.

Okay.

Oh, and, uh,

I've got a couple hockey tickets

for the Mighty Ducks tonight. You interested?

Ah, not tonight.

I've got some other indoor sports planned.

I see. Hot date, huh?

Well, in that case, take a tip from my motivational seminar:

"Score and score often."

Come on. I'll walk you out.

Okay.

♪ I break down again ♪

♪ I'm unlucky without your love ♪

♪ Oh, no, again ♪

♪ I keep coming back for more, and then again ♪

♪ I can't give you up, or get enough ♪

♪ So again I am, hello again ♪

♪ I say hello again ♪

♪ I'm unlucky without your love ♪

♪ Hello again ♪

♪ I keep coming back for more ♪

♪ And then again, I can't give you up ♪

♪ Or get enough. ♪

Bravo, bravo.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Let me just collect my stuff. I'll get out of your way.

No need to leave on account of me.

Actually, I came here to see you.

You did? You are

Laura Kingman, right?

I think so.

Your roommate told me I could find you here.

Where'd you learn to dance like that?

Oh, I took dance all through high school.

Terrific.

I'm still learning.

Um, can I ask you something?

Sure.

Who are you?

(chuckles)

Forgive me. I'm Steve Sanders.

I'm Keith's friend from the KEG house.

It's nice to meet you.

Oh! I'm such a mess.

Oh, no, you're not.

I'm all sweaty and disheveled.

Some of my best friends are sweaty and disheveled.

Oh, listen, you don't have to go out on a blind date with me

if you don't want to.

Well, we just met, right?

It's not a blind date anymore.

Hey, Kel.

Dylan, we should really stop meeting like this.

How are you? I'm getting by.

You seen Brenda?

Yeah. I had breakfast with her this morning. Why?

I want to see where her head's at with all this marriage stuff.

A little jealous, are we?

Wrong. I just think she's making a mistake

marrying this guy.

Well, I think you should let her be happy

because it's really none of your business.

Kelly, the guy is bad news, okay?

Well, you can't

always choose who you fall in love with, now, can you?

Adios.

BRENDA: Well, that was a treat.

Definitely the most unique chicken salad I've ever had.

Well, maybe that's because it was liverwurst.

You fed me liverwurst?

(laughs): No, it was chicken salad, I swear.

It was dark meat.

Good. I thought we were about

to have our first fight.

Well, while we're on the subject,

I'm sorry about that scene earlier.

Maury's all right.

He's just a little hotheaded, you know?

You don't have to apologize to me.

Well, I'd resent me, too,

you know, coming in here, the boss's son...

I mean, at the end of the day,

I get to go back to Bel Air.

What does Maury go home to?

A little house in the Valley?

A wife, kids,

a mortgage he can barely afford.

You just got to have a little perspective, you know?

What was that for?

Your perspective.

Thanks.

And your sensitivity

and your maturity

and the way you make me feel when you kiss me.

I'm crazy about you.

(chuckles)

And since you've finished your chicken salad,

you get dessert.

Oh, and what's for dessert?

Right here?

Well, actually, I had something else in mind.

Mm, I wish I didn't have to go back to school this afternoon.

Brenda, if there's one thing I learned

in my one semester at Pepperdine,

it's that they don't take attendance in college.

Well, I wish I could stay forever.

Well, I don't know about forever,

but for the next month, it's yours, it's ours.

What?

I took the room for a month.

It could be our getaway.

Or you can come here by yourself if you need to,

to think, to sleep,

to study, whatever.

You are incredible.

I've never met anyone like you.

I've got to get pen and paper.

Why?

'Cause I've got to see what my new name is going to look like.

(chuckles)

Okay...

Well, there's paper, but no pen.

Oh, there's one in my briefcase.

I remember in junior high, we used to practice

writing our names just to see how it went

with every cute boy we knew.

Somehow, Brenda Boycarsky

just didn't quite make it, you know what I mean?

(chuckles)

Well, Brenda Walsh Carson sounds good.

What is this?

Oh, God, Brenda...

This is supposed to be for me, right?

Yeah.

It's a prenuptial agreement.

Yeah, I can read.

It was my father's idea.

I wasn't even going to show it to you.

That's why you're carrying it around

in your briefcase? Brenda, you know my father.

He's all business.

He just thinks it's important to get certain matters

out into the open.

And what about you?

What do you think?

I don't know. I mean, am I supposed

to get an attorney or something?

No, no, no, no. It's not that big a deal.

Well, maybe it's not a big deal to you.

I mean, in your world,

I'm sure this kind of thing happens all the time.

I just didn't realize

that marriage was a business deal.

Brenda, Brenda, don't go like this.

Please.

I didn't hear you say that I don't have to sign it...

I thought so.

Hi. Are you going out tonight?

Yeah, I have a date.

Aren't you even going to ask me who it's with?

Sorry. Who is she?

I'm not telling.

Brandon, I'm in no mood for jokes.

Why, what's the matter?

Promise not to tell anyone.

Not even Mom and Dad.

Especially not Mom and Dad.

Oh, sure, what is it?

The Carsons want me to sign a prenuptial agreement.

You're kidding. What does it say?

It says that if Stuart

and I ever get divorced

I'm not entitled to any of the Carsons' money.

As if I would ever want it.

And I actually thought that he loved me.

Now Bren, it doesn't necessarily mean that he doesn't love you.

No. It just means that he doesn't trust me.

I think this is going to be the shortest engagement in history.

Well, maybe that wouldn't be such a bad thing.

You don't like Stuart either, do you?

It's not that I don't like him, Bren.

I just... I don't know the guy.

I really don't know him.

Yeah, well, maybe I don't know him either.

Hey, listen, I could cancel my date

if you want to hang out tonight... No, that's okay.

There's a, uh, poetry reading at school tonight.

I wasn't going to go,

but maybe it'll take my mind off of all this.

Talk about Indian summer.

How glad I am that we live by the beach?

It's like ten degrees cooler here.

What's happening?

Why don't you ask your mother?

I guess you heard about the lawsuit?

Heard about it?

I got to give a deposition

tomorrow for her lawyers.

How long have you known about this?

Jackie just told me about it this morning.

Look, David,

I tried to talk her out of it. I'm really sorry.

Not as sorry as I am. Not as sorry as my father is.

KELLY: Well, he's the one who started this whole thing.

Started what?

Jackie's the one challenging his custody rights.

Let us not forget that he is the one

who was fooling around with his hygienist.

What does that have to do with this?

Everything. DONNA: Would you guys stop this?

Didn't you make a pact

not to let Mel and Jackie's problems become your own?

Fine.

(sighs)

LUCINDA: Brandon, you don't have to hang out in the kitchen.

Oh, yes, I do.

The salad needs chopping and you're looking at a man

with years of kitchen cleaver experience.

So I see.

Well, welcome to my kitchen.

Thank you. It's a lovely kitchen.

Yeah, I must say, being out in the wilds of Central America

made me miss its little luxuries:

my Cuisinart, the pasta maker...

Running water?

Yeah, exactly.

Now tell me something.

Are these too spicy?

Mm. No, just right.

What do you think?

I like it hot.

Me, too.

Not now. If we keep this up, we won't get to the main course.

Well, one thing you need to know about me.

No matter how many hors d'oeuvres I sample,

I never seem to get full.

Well, good.

Because I've prepared an authentic Guatemalan feast.

How exotic.

And that's just my cooking.

Hey, cool masks.

Thanks.

My husband and I spent years

collecting them.

Your husband?

So, how long have you been divorced?

Uh, I'm not divorced, Brandon.

Really?

Don't worry.

He's far away.

I mean, is this a problem for you?

Because it's certainly not for me.

So, you guys have some sort of understanding?

Well, he doesn't ask, I don't tell.

It's sort of like the military, you know.

But look, I don't want to talk about him right now.

I mean, unless you feel you really need to.

Nope, I can't say that I do.

Come on. Let's eat.

"With you, the earth was a bed of grass.

"We slept in like two seeds.

"With you, I was more than I am.

"Your mouth, the sun, made everything possible.

I burn with the love that I lost when I lost you."

Thank you, Dylan.

And thanks to all of you for coming tonight

on our first Thursday night reading.

Thanks again.

That was beautiful.

Thanks.

I found it last night.

It kind of reminds me of you.

You want to get some coffee?

Yeah, sure.

KEITH: I didn't say it was a bad movie.

I just like Lethal Weapon II a hell of a lot better.

Oh, I'll take Mel Gibson, anywhere, anytime, any place.

Hey, Sanders, where'd you find this girl?

Well, I dialed one of those 900 numbers.

Excuse us. Where's the little girls' room?

Oh, out the door and, uh, hang a left.

But enter at your own risk.

Laura's terrific, man.

Yeah, she's a lot of fun.

Well, listen, just for your information,

John is otherwise engaged for the evening.

Oh, with who, Erica or Kelly?

Beth. Beth?

Yeah. Beth who...?

Brother Sears is quite the player, huh?

Yeah, an inspiration to us all.

So anyway, if you need a bedroom, it's available.

Well, thanks, but I have a girlfriend.

Hey, man, I'm just making you aware

of all your options, all right?

Who's in charge of cleaning your bathrooms?

Me.

Why, is it disgusting?

It was an adventure.

I'm sorry about that.

Do you want one of these before I take you home?

Why, do you have an early class tomorrow?

No.

I'm kind of surprised to see you out alone tonight.

Why?

You and your fiancé have been inseparable lately.

Well, I can get along without him.

Do you really love this guy, Bren?

Tonight's not the night to ask.

Well, if you're not sure, then you better not marry him.

Dylan, you know me better than that.

I know you better than anybody.

I know you do.

And I got to tell you, secretly, in the back of my mind,

I've been hoping the whole thing falls apart.

Dylan, come on. That's not fair.

I don't want to hear that, especially tonight.

If you marry this guy, Bren,

you and I will never have another chance.

What are you talking about?

You're just trying to get me to break up with Stuart.

Hey, at this point, I would say or do anything

to get you to call off

this stupid engagement. Why?

You've only known the guy for what, three weeks.

Oh, that's an original line.

Like I haven't heard that one before.

Your parents are very worried about you.

Have you been talking to my parents?

My father put you up to this, didn't he?

Hey, I talked to your father,

but he didn't put me up to anything.

I care about you.

I am so sick and tired of everybody telling me

how to live my life.

It's my life, Dylan.

I will live it how I want to.

Well, after all that food,

I'm certainly glad I decided to get back in shape.

I think you're in great shape.

For someone my age?

You think we'd be more comfortable upstairs?

I always thought beds were overrated.

Yeah, you're right.

Let's get naked right here.

Oh, oh, God, look what I did.

Don't worry about it. You can't take me anywhere.

It's okay. No, no, that's all right. I got it.

I got it. Hang on.

Wait a minute...

is your husband Professor Randall?

You know him?

Know him? I'm in his freshman sociology class.

So what?

I mean it's a huge class.

I'm sure he barely even notices you.

No, you don't understand.

I talk to him every day.

(sighs)

I tutor this basketball player.

You're D'Shawn Hardell's tutor?

The one and only.

(laughing)

Well, then I guess we'll just have to be a little more careful.

Look, I got to go.

Why?

When I look at this picture, you know what I hear him saying?

"I have my life and she has hers.

I just want my wife to be happy."

Well, you know what I hear him saying?

I hear him saying, "You touch my wife, I'm gonna flunk you, pal."

This is just wrong.

You're not leaving?

Listen... dinner was great.

I had a wonderful time.

Thank you very much.

I got to go.

Come on, Brandon. You're acting like a silly little kid.

No, no, no. A silly little kid would stay.

Good night.

CINDY: Oh, Brenda, would you come in here, honey.

We'd like to talk to you.

Yeah, that's fine, 'cause I really want to talk to you, too,

and I'm glad you're both here

because I don't want to have to say this twice.

Brenda, don't take that tone with us.

Right now, I will take any tone I damn well please.

Brenda.

How could you humiliate me like that, Dad?

What are you talking about?

You know exactly what I'm talking about.

What exactly did you say to Dylan

to get him to throw himself at me like that?

I mean, did you really think I would fall for it?

My God, what is wrong with you?

You call this love?

You claim to love me?!

And then you pull some stunt like this?

What if I'd have listened to Dylan?

And then eventually found out about your little deceit.

Where would that have left me?

My God, I can't even trust my own parents anymore.

You know, at least

when the Carsons play games, they're up front about it.

What do you mean by that?

Nothing.

Brenda, come back.

We need to talk. No. I'm finished talking.

Now I'm going upstairs, and I'm going to pack,

and then I'm leaving this house.

And I don't want either one of you to try to stop me.

Yeah, thanks, Larry.

Yeah, I'll call if we hear anything.

I know you're concerned. So are we.

Thanks.

So, what did he say?

Apparently, Stuart and Brenda had a fight yesterday,

and Stuart hasn't heard

from Brenda since. DYLAN: Jim, I'm sorry.

I kind of feel like this is my fault. Don't be ridiculous.

If it's anyone's fault, it's mine.

I don't know what I was thinking.

BRANDON: Listen, guys,

I know Brenda like I know myself,

and I know she wouldn't run out of here

without knowing exactly where she was going.

I'm sure she's fine.

Hi. Is this the concierge?

Yes, this is room 316.

Um, is there a notary public in the hotel?

SEARS: Sanders, you stud.

You got to tell me what went on last night.

I heard you put my room to good use.

Yeah, well, I guess.

What do you mean, "you guess?"

Don't tell me the evening was a total loss.

No, it...

No, it wasn't a total loss.

So share and share alike, my brother.

Is Laura worth writing home about or what?

What do you care?

I mean, how many girls can you juggle at one time, Sears?

As many as I can.

What about Kelly?

What about her?

You told me you were crazy about her.

And you told me you were crazy about Celeste.

Whoa, that's different.

I'm doing Keith a favor.

Hey, I understand, Steve.

I hope Celeste sees it that way.

WOMAN: David, I'd like to discuss the events

of Saturday, October 30,

when your father left Erin in your custody

to go down to Cabo San Lucas with his lady friend.

Did he leave you a number where he could be reached?

Yes, he did, on the refrigerator.

Well, then why didn't you call him

when you first realized that Erin was running a fever?

Well, because I didn't realize Erin was sick until...

FEMALE ATTORNEY: Go on.

Well, until Jackie took her home from the Walsh's party.

Really?

She was dehydrated and listless

with a temperature of 103.

But you, who had been with her for the previous four hours,

had no indication

that there was any trouble?

She seemed fine. Really, she did.

But of course, you have no formal training

or experience with child care?

Well, I lived with Erin for over a year

and was involved in almost every aspect of her life.

I changed her diaper. I fed her.

Honestly, I feel I'm capable of taking care of Erin

under any circumstances.

Okay.

Why did Mel and Jackie decide to get a divorce?

Uh, I guess they just weren't happy.

Wasn't it because your father was having an affair

with his hygienist?

Yeah. I guess so.

And why did your mother and father

decide to get a divorce?

What does this have to do with Erin?

I'm just trying to show a pattern of behavior,

which any court would find admissible.

MALE ATTORNEY: It's okay, Mel.

This isn't the first time your father has had affairs

with his hygienists, is it?

No.

In fact, your father's

repeated infidelity is what caused your mother

to file for divorce.

I... I don't remember.

You don't remember when your mother had a nervous breakdown?

Look, lady, you want to start

dredging up this crap about my past,

then let's start talking about Jackie's cocaine addiction

and all the men that she slept around with...

Gary... Mel...

MEL: She's not exactly a model of motherhood.

Now I'm a damn good father, and you are not taking my little baby away from me.

Tell her, David.

Tell her all the time I was there for you,

for your, your nursery school and your Little League

and your bar mitzvah...

Tell her!

Yeah...

Because of my father's infidelity,

my mother had a nervous breakdown.

Thank you.

Brandon.

Professor Randall.

Hey, I'm glad I caught up with you.

You didn't hang around after class today.

No, I had some business to take care of.

How was San Diego?

It was terrific.

Listen, I understand you, uh, met my better half.

Lucinda?

Lucinda?

Yeah, she said she worked out with you

at the gym the other day.

Oh, right, right, Lucinda, yeah.

Anyway, she was very taken with you.

And we both decided we'd like to have you over

for dinner sometime.

Dinner?

Yeah, so maybe next week.

Why don't you, um, see what's good for you

and get back to us? Sure. Great.

All right, well, I got to run.

See ya.

Yeah...

Well, I'm glad you like it, Stuart.

Hi.

Brenda...

everyone's been worried sick about you.

Where have you been?

At the hotel.

I called there.

Yeah, I know.

I wasn't answering the phone.

I really didn't feel like talking to anybody.

I needed some time by myself to think things out.

Well, you're entitled.

I'm glad you got some time to be alone.

Stuart, I want you to know

that I didn't fall in love with you because of your money.

I know that. That's not what this is about.

I never would have thought of suggesting it...

Will you just please let me finish?

I'm sorry. Go ahead.

I would never want to depend on you

because you have more than me.

Or more than my family.

That's not what marriage is about.

And if one day, we split up,

I certainly wouldn't want anything that didn't belong to me.

Stuart, your parents are not wrong.

They don't know me any better than my parents know you.

So the bottom line is,

a prenup is probably a very good idea.

I just hated being blindsided. That's all.

You're right. I was scared.

I didn't know how you would take it.

And I didn't want to lose you over it.

I know.

Signed, sealed and delivered.

You'd do this for me?

I love you.

I'm not going to let your father or my father stand in our way.

I love you so much, Brenda.

And in six months, I'm tearing this up.

I don't care what my father says.

I'm never letting you go.

How'd it go?

Not good.

Look, we're heating up a casserole my mom sent over if you're hungry.

You know what, Kelly.

I'd really rather starve to death

than eat something your mother made.

Look, David, I don't know what happened today.

No, you don't know!

You weren't there when my father started crying

because your mother's lawyer went on the warpath.

Listen, I'm sorry.

You're sorry.

That's exactly what I said when the whole thing was over.

My dad looked at me with tears in his eyes and he said,

"How could you sell me out?"

You know, my mom said something like this could happen.

You know what, Kelly.

I really don't care what your mother says anymore, all right?

And I think you should just shut up

before I say something I might just regret.

Fine.

Have a nice life.

Kelly, don't be mad.

He didn't mean what he said.

Let's just go back and talk this whole thing out. Sorry, Donna, it is too late.

You know what, if anybody calls for me,

just tell them I'm staying at my mom's.

David.

I know you're upset,

but what happened today has nothing to do with Kelly.

Donna, I don't care.

Well, I do because now she's moving out of the house.

Well, you know what,

if you're gonna start taking her side, why don't you leave too?

(sobbing)