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(applause)

Hey, that sounded great.

Always does.

Any word?

Uh, no, no, not yet.

But it looks good.

Well, we're gonna play the song you wrote next.

That should seal the deal.

Um, I don't think that's a good idea.

I think it is.

Well, we're trying to impress Noah here,

and I don't know, he's kind of an up-tempo guy.

You know, I-I don't know if a love song would be right.

Whatever.

I'll, uh, tell the boys.

Thanks.

I didn't know it was a love song.

Didn't I mention that?

No, you didn't.

(chuckles): Oh.

So, anybody I know provide the inspiration?

Huh?

(chuckles)

Keep the change.

All right.

(sighs)

Look, man, know you don't want to hear it...

Then don't say it.

Maybe you should let her go, man.

Hey.

Not helping yourself out here, you know?

I think maybe I'll go call the ex Mrs. Walsh,

if that's all right with you.

Is that okay with you?

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, hi-yo, Silver.

Hey.

Looking for a hit?

Uh, no.

I left my wallet in my car.

You know you got a big audition.

You don't want to mess it up.

Oh, yes, sir, yes, sir.

I'm serious.

That's your problem.

(chuckles)

(engine starts)

Where you going?

Mark, where you going?

(tires screech)

What about the audition?

(knocking)

Hi. Hi.

Oh, those are beautiful.

Thank you.

Somehow dinner and a movie didn't seem quite enough.

I'll put them in some water.

Come on in.

You have a great place.

Oh, thanks.

It's not mine.

I mean, well, it was mine,

then I moved out and... it's a long story.

(phone ringing)

DONNA: Hey, we're not home right now,

so leave a message at the beep.

Thanks. (beep)

BRANDON: Kel, it's me.

Um,

I haven't heard from you for a couple days,

so... guess I was just calling to say hello.

Take care.

(beep)

I told you it was a long story.

(chuckles)

You don't have to explain.

Everybody's got a past.

What do you think?

Absolutely beautiful.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ It is important to keep an element of surprise ♪

♪ Experiment with technique, figure out your best disguise ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah ♪

♪ I hope you leave with what you came for ♪

♪ But finding out it takes more ♪

♪ Has really brought you down more than you can ignore ♪

♪ I know, I know, I know ♪

♪ The wrong things said the right way can sometimes ♪

♪ Be inviting ♪

♪ But let them go ♪

♪ You've got to let them all go ♪

♪ The wrong things said the right way ♪

♪ Are terribly frightening... ♪ (music fades)

DAVID: He said he heard enough to decide.

Well, you know what?

They only played two songs before Mark took off.

Well, you know, that's two more songs

than a friend needs to hear.

Look, Noah's tried

reaching out before.

You haven't been exactly receptive.

Oh, there you go, Val.

Just take his side.

(sighs)

(phone ringing)

Hello.

(blender whirring)

Hold-hold on a second.

Sorry.

Have I mentioned what this paper needs?

Yeah, if it's the same thing you've been asking me

since yesterday morning, the answer's still no.

I'm asking for a restaurant review.

Free food, free wine, validated parking.

What's the problem?

The problem is is that I've been working for your ex-witch.

Swear if I clean one more toilet...

Any updates on the young doctor in love?

You really want one?

No.

(sighs)

Well, Mark got in a car accident last night.

How bad?

He's fine.

And lucky as hell he didn't

hurt anybody else.

But now Jasper says that

they may have to put everything on hold.

I'm really sorry.

DAVID: This is just my luck.

I knew this was too good to be true.

This is so exciting, seeing all my designs come to life.

Child's Play is a very important product line for us.

We're sparing no expense to promote it.

I have some preliminary shots here.

The little girl just glows.

SASHA: Get away from me!

Uh, she's been good all morning,

but I have heard she has a reputation.

Yeah, for selling clothes.

Donna, this has to go well.

Right. It will.

Um, I'll take care of it.

Excuse me.

(hammering)

Hi. Is there a problem?

Mom said we were going to the circus after we got done today.

She promised! KIM: I know, sweetie,

but that's before the movie people called.

I don't want to be in a movie.

This is a big audition for us, and we're doing it.

Is that understood?

Yes.

That's my baby.

Now, is there anything Mommy can get you?

Donna's bracelets?

I don't think so.

I want them.

Listen, I think they need you over there, honey.

Why don't you go?

I know it's a bit odd, but I'll buy you some more.

It's not about the bracelets.

I don't think giving her everything she wants

is such a good idea.

Do you want another tantrum? No.

Well, then give me the damn bracelets.

I'm sorry.

No.

(sighs)

Hey. Hey.

Listen, um, I'm kind of worried about Steve.

Well, Carly and Zach have only been gone three days.

It's not a problem.

Three beautiful women came in this morning

to place classifieds,

he told me to handle it.

That's a problem.

Mm-hmm.

Thanks.

Stevie.

(clears throat)

Pep talk?

Could be. Coming from you,

that's very rich.

All right, I realize I haven't been

Mr. Positive Energy these days.

But work keeps me from losing it.

Acting like a vegetable does it for me.

You can't read the box scores all day.

Well, I've moved on to the fish report.

I'm proud of you.

Brandon, I feel like a loser, okay?

The sports page is the one place I can go every day

and read about winners.

Well, why just read about them?

Why not do a sports story?

Because I mope and you report.

Why mess with success?

Wait a minute, don't you know some KEG guy

who's marrying some woman who works for the Dodgers?

I don't like where you're going with this.

Do an interview with Mike Piazza.

He's young, he's hip,

he's perfect for our paper's demographic.

Harry and Kristi are getting married.

I'm sure they're way too busy.

Only one way to find out.

Brandon, no.

Am I annoying you yet?

Like you wouldn't believe.

Dial nine to get out.

(dialing)

ELLEN: A sexually transmitted disease?

Yeah, it's called chlamydia.

And as many as 30% of sexually active teenage women get it.

You had unprotected sex, Ellen.

You could've gotten AIDS.

Instead, you got a curable infection.

Consider yourself lucky.

One round of oral antibiotics should take care of it.

So I don't have to tell anyone?

Well, your boyfriend needs to be treated at the same time

to prevent passing the infection back and forth.

I can't do that.

We know it's awkward, but...

I just can't, okay?

Why not?

Because I didn't get it from him.

Let's just forget the whole thing, okay?

If this remains untreated, it could lead to infertility.

I made a mistake.

I love my boyfriend.

Then tell him the truth.

Thank you for that.

You were a big help.

You would think in this day and age,

even teenagers would be more careful.

Or at least stick to one partner.

It's all so depressing.

(chuckles)

Well, then how about I cheer you up over dinner?

There's a great new place called Updike's, just opened.

Interested?

Sure.

Great.

(dialing)

Brandon. Hey, it's me.

Listen, um, I've changed my mind about the restaurant review.

I thought maybe we could start tonight.

Yeah, there's a place called Updike's.

Steve, for the last time, you're not imposing.

Are you sure? I mean, you're getting married

the day after tomorrow.

Oh!

Why is it everyone says that like I'm coming down

with some disease and I should be quarantined?

You look beautiful.

Well, all brides do at first glance.

It's when you take that close look you begin to see things.

Anyway, Kristi,

about the story. Oh, yeah, I can get you Piazza, no problem.

He's a great guy.

There's something not right.

Anyway, you should know I usually don't write.

My editor thinks I should do this to help me

get over a busted relationship.

Was it serious?

Pretty serious.

I thought maybe she could be the one.

What's it like to end something so intense?

Brutal.

I'm just trying to convince myself, though,

that it's, it's a big world, you know?

Lots of possibilities, big pond.

Lots of fish.

Yeah,

and who's to say what makes you happy

at 23 is gonna keep you happy at 33, right?

Certainly not me.

At my age, who needs commitment?

You'd have to be nuts.

Completely.

Thanks.

For what?

Convincing me that what I'm doing is wrong.

But...

I'll never forget you for this, Steve.

No. Kristi, uh...

Oh, God.

(pop music playing)

Come on, David.

No keyboard player, no gig, all right?

Hey, some of their songs

don't even need a keyboard. Right?

Yeah, a couple.

Maybe Mark can still play?

With a cast on his arm?

What if we had a different keyboard player?

All depends. Who do you have in mind?

David.

Yeah, wait, wait.

I haven't performed in a long time.

Oh, you're good. Your song kills.

I mean, until Mark gets better,

I think you'd be great.

You don't expect me to let you headline, tonight, do you?

What if I did?

David, come on.

Forget it, all right?

Let's find somewhere else to play.

Hey, just the group I was looking for.

Hey, listen,

until you're ready to play,

I was thinking David could sit in for you.

If things go the way my lawyer says they will,

he can replace me.

Your lawyer?

That's right. The one who's taking him to court.

For what?

Lost wages, potential earnings.

He feels that something

in the mid-seven-figure range should cover it.

You leave here drunk, get in an accident, you blame me?

Bartender's gotta serve and protect. You only served.

I'll laugh you out of court, man. Maybe.

Maybe I'll take you for everything you've got.

JEFF: So we're agreed, then?

No shop talk at dinner.

Just pure, mindless fun.

Kelly.

Brandon.

Dr. Stockman, I presume.

Nice to meet you.

You, too.

Why don't I check on the reservation?

What are you doing here?

A restaurant review for the Beat. Please.

Out of all the restaurants in L.A.

you picked this one tonight?

What do you think, I'm spying on you?

What should I think?

Enjoy your date.

Hey, sorry I'm late. Uh, ready to eat?

I just lost my appetite.

Let's go home.

Where's the makeup person?

Sasha got into my lipstick in the car.

Uh, I'm sure this won't be a problem.

I don't know what she was thinking.

She looks like a clown.

She was probably thinking it would be fun

to look like a clown.

I'd like you to keep your distance from Sasha.

You upset her so much yesterday, she blew her audition.

She wouldn't even read her scene.

Maybe she didn't want to.

Of course she did.

The singing lessons, the acting coaches, the dancing classes.

We've been working for this for 20 years.

20 years, Sasha's only eight.

I was a model myself. I'm talking about my training,

which I am now passing on to Sasha.

Did you hear that?

"We this, we that?" It's not about the little girl.

She wants this for herself.

Raising the child is not our job.

No, it's hers.

And she's too busy living through her child to do it.

I don't know, but I think he was... Yeah?

Good morning.

Hi.

Uh, my name's Brandon Walsh.

I live here.

And I'm Valerie Malone, and I live here, too.

We both live here.

VALERIE: Yeah.

Unfortunately I got to go to work.

Um, I'm Kristi Koontz. A friend of Steve's.

We figured.

Steve slept on the couch.

Did I mention that I'm supposed to be getting married tomorrow?

I want details.

You got it. Don't forget we're on

for that restaurant review tonight.

Okay.

Good morning.

Oh, yes, it is.

KRISTI: Hi. Hi.

I thought, uh, making breakfast was

a good way of saying thanks for what you've done.

Oh!

What exactly have you done?

Well, Kristi didn't want to go home,

so I let her crash.

Hmm. What?

You said you wanted a story.

For the newspaper, not for Soap Opera Digest.

(chuckles)

Have you called Harry?

He's still not back from New York.

Don't they have phones in New York?

Yeah, I think you owe him a phone call.

Uh, yeah, that would be a rational response, you know,

but, um, I'm just, uh, freaked, you know?

I was looking for something wrong with the gown.

And I was staring and searching, but then I realized that

the gown was perfect.

But there was something wrong with me, and...

Kristi, um...

God! I have made the hugest mistake!

No, no, I like 'em crunchy.

You know, the thing is I don't know why I did it.

I mean, he's, he's handsome, he's smart

and he's so good to me.

So good to me. I just...

I mean, it was all set;

this totally perfect future laid out before me.

I just...

Too perfect and totally scary.

Been there, done that.

What do you say I take you out for breakfast?

What are you working on?

Just some lyrics.

Care to try 'em out?

It's supposed to be about Valerie,

but it's just not happening.

Then let a real songwriter take a look.

Ooh, that must've hurt.

Yeah, it's a million-dollar injury. Maybe two.

I'll have coffee.

Dead black, thick as mud.

Nat, this is Mark.

He likes caffeine, among other things.

I'll get you a mug.

Seriously, you want me to take a look?

What, suddenly I'm your pal?

Could be. Depends on you.

I saw you getting stoned outside the club.

According to the breathalyzer,

it was booze that did me in okay?

And your friend was pouring it.

He's not my friend.

Well, then you should have no problem keeping your mouth shut.

Is that a threat?

That song of yours we bought?

It's good.

People should hear it.

Ah, and let me guess. They won't if I don't keep my mouth shut.

It's a big chance for you; sitting in for me,

maybe cutting your own song.

You could make a name for yourself.

And one word to Jasper, I'll make sure you don't.

We'll have the test results for you this afternoon.

Is that what you told the other guy, too?

With your permission,

I've asked Kelly to talk a little about safe sex.

Talk to Ellen!

We already did.

She told you the truth.

Most people don't.

Is that supposed to make up for what she did?

Look, Tim, what's the most important thing to you

in a relationship?

I don't know.

Love.

That feeling you can't get rid of even if you want to.

JEFF: See, I say trust.

But okay, we'll go with love.

Now if you love somebody

and you've amped up the risk factor

by having sex with somebody else, don't you think

you owe it to that person to let 'em know?

Even if it costs you your relationship?

'Cause not being honest could cost them their life.

What are you saying, she did a good thing?

No, she broke your trust.

All I'm saying is maybe she's trying to win it back.

Whether or not

you let her, that's up to you.

(hushed conversation)

Here's yesterday's shots.

For a little girl,

Sasha's certainly got a memorable look.

Absolutely, that's why we hired her.

Even if she is a brat.

A brat we've committed a lot of advertising dollars to.

Was Kim complaining about something else?

Donna, I'm sure you realize

it's too late to make a change.

With Sasha, I mean.

Her face is already out there.

She's the...

the Child's Play child.

I realize things have been kind of rough,

so I'm open to suggestions how I can make it easier.

Well, I guess you can...

start by looking for another job.

You're kidding, right?

The clothing, it's based on my designs.

I know, and they're terrific,

and believe me, you'll get everything

that's coming to you, but I can't risk this shoot.

I can't believe that your firing me

because I wouldn't give in to a spoiled child.

Terrible business, isn't it?

The way you're doing it, yes, it certainly is.

Must be nice working at home.

Yeah, it is

when things are quiet.

Oh, uh these are Valerie's.

I'll return them, I swear.

I'll be out of here soon.

Now you've got a big decision to make.

You want to be right.

Yeah.

(knocking)

Yeah, I'm coming, I'm coming.

MAN: Sanders!

Come on. I know she's in there.

Sounds like Harry.

For some reason, he doesn't sound pleased.

No.

Kristi,

honey, I, I talked to Margo.

My maid of honor. I told her not to blab.

Come on, Kristi.

Come on outside. Let-let's get in the car.

I can't. I'm not ready.

I don't know what to say.

Brandon, let's get out of here.

I can't do that.

I need to think. He's gonna be mad.

Well, he doesn't sound mad.

Kristi!

Remember, what you said about things being too perfect

but totally frightening? Lucky guess?

I felt like you knew what I was going through. Please.

Please.

All right. We can go through the kitchen.

Brandon!

Steve, don't worry about it.

I'll say something nice at your funeral.

Harry, hi.

How 'bout them Dodgers?

25.6 ounces per bottle.

Wow. How many bottles in a case? What, 12?

How long does it take you to go through this?

I don't have a clue.

When I get low, I re-order it.

Someone drinks too much, do you, uh, cut them off?

I do what I'm supposed to do.

How do you know when it's too much, huh?

Three, four drinks, what?

And what if...

What if they went out to another bar earlier that night?

Keep an eye on them.

Did Mark go to another bar that night?

Did you see him drink?

Did your lawyer tell you to ask me that?

No, he told me to settle.

Why, if you know you're right?

To make it go away.

See, criminally, I'm not responsible.

But Mark can still sue me for negligence.

Ah.

Were you negligent?

Look, he drove drunk.

I think he's responsible for that.

But he wasn't thinking straight, and you were.

At least you should have been,

you know, if you're running a place like this.

Yeah, you ran it so well.

At least I was careful.

See, I didn't have the money to buy my way out of mistakes.

But you didn't have to.

I did that for you.

Is there a reason for your visit, man?

Yeah. Just came by to say I really hope you get nailed.

For the last time,

I just wanted an interview with Mike Piazza.

No, no. I go to New York, we're getting married.

You, you talk to her for ten minutes, we're not.

I just said there were other fish in the sea.

For me.

Where is she? She's hiding upstairs, isn't she? Yeah.

Harry, I told you. I don't know where she is.

Kristi!

Kristi?

We are getting married tomorrow.

Harry, I know that's the plan...

No, I said, "we are."

Kristi?

(knocking)

Kristi?

Can you imagine what she looks like in that?

Harry, I know this is gonna be hard to hear.

But she's having second thoughts.

She can't be.

Harry... No.

She can't. I, uh...

I can't live without her.

I know you feel that way now...

but that'll change.

No, it won't.

Not tomorrow. Not-Not next week.

Not if she got on a plane and moved to Montana?

Not if I never see her another day.

You love her that much?

Do you have any idea what that feels like?

I thought I did,

but I guess I don't.

Yeah.

Well, let me guess.

This little visit has something to do with Noah.

Hello to you, too.

Sorry.

It just, you know...

seems like every time we see each other

that's all we talk about.

You okay?

Nope.

I just got fired.

Fired?

From the whole Child's Play organization?

I thought they loved what you were doing.

Yeah, my designs.

Obviously not my people handling skills.

I'm sorry.

You want to know the worst part about it?

Hmm?

I didn't do anything wrong.

Nothing.

So, what happened?

This mom was treating her daughter badly, so I told her.

That's it?

They fired you for looking out for a kid?

Next time you want to do the right thing...

think twice before you do it.

Get out of here. You don't really believe that.

This was my dream job.

You know it's-it's like if you had to choose

between being in the band and, I don't know...

Telling the truth, even if you didn't want to?

Yeah. What would you do?

What if you got a do-over?

I'd still do the same thing.

Really? Even if it meant getting fired again?

Yeah, even if.

Why?

Because I think if you've got to do the wrong thing

to get what you want, it probably wasn't worth having.

Mmm.

How's your dog?

Perfect.

Just like my relationship with Harry.

I'm surprised I'm not repelled by it, too.

It's cause it's not asking you for a commitment.

Brandon, what is wrong with me?

Nothing, you just, um....

You just got jitters, that's all.

This constitutes jitters.

When it's "till death do us part," I'd say so. Yeah.

Is that what happened to you?

No.

No. We were, um... we were very committed.

I just made a mistake, that's all.

We had a great relationship.

I guess the fact is the better the relationship,

the scarier it is.

Yeah. We had a perfect one.

Poor thing. It must have been hell.

There's only one thing worse.

Not being in it anymore.

Ellen?

Hi. Hi.

What are you doing here?

Tim's in with the doctor.

He's getting his prescription filled.

Ah.

It must have been hard for you to tell him.

You have no idea.

Well, if you're here with him, that's a good sign.

He told me he doesn't think he'll be able to trust me again.

I am so stupid.

It's okay. You guys can get through this.

After I told him...

I mean, after he calmed down, you know what he said?

He said that giving me a second chance is like saying a prayer.

It can't do any harm, but it might do a lot of good.

He said that?

Isn't that incredible?

Yeah, it is.

Come on, let's go.

Bye. Bye, guys.

Oh, tell me he didn't take her back.

Ever the romantic.

Well, you wouldn't take Brandon back.

Don't you have a toilet to clean?

Just ten more minutes, I promise.

That's what you said an hour ago. I want to go home.

I thought you wanted to go to the circus.

I thought I made it clear this morning that...

Right, right.

I'm fired, but there were no guards at the gate.

I want the circus.

I want the circus.

Now, look what you've done.

Well, she said she wanted to go.

But we're not going.

Well, that's why I brought the circus to you.

Well, part of it at least.

You do like clowns, don't you?

I don't believe this.

Mommy, look at Donna!

Do a trick. Please?

Um, Sasha, Kim, why don't we try to get one more shot?

Then we'll take a break. What do you think, honey?

I think she wants to play.

Well, she didn't ask you.

Oh, right.

Sorry.

Why don't we finish up here, all right?

And then you can play.

If it's only one more shot.

Okay. If Donna stays.

It's all right with me.

Well, I guess it's all right with me.

Ah, now, that's the spirit.

(buzzing loudly)

(laughing)

You're alive.

Yeah, no thanks to you.

Where's, uh, Harry?

Uh, he's looking for you. Waiting for your call.

Call... Ah, I forgot to call Val

and tell her our restaurant review is off.

Um, if you need some privacy,

you can use the phone up in my room.

Thanks.

(dialing phone)

(phone rings)

Hello. Wyatt Clinic.

BRANDON: Hello. Val?

Hey, are we on for tonight or what?

I'm afraid not. Kristi is still here.

Is she paying rent yet?

She's in trouble, Val.

I think I understand why.

Details at 11:00, huh?

Down, girl. Apology accepted?

As always. See ya.

Hey, Kelly, uh, my car won't start.

Would you mind giving me a ride home?

All right.

Thanks.

Hey.

You got a minute?

Yeah, sure.

Look, man, you were right.

I've been careless.

Look, um...

I might have been a little hard on you.

I don't think you were.

I mean, I should have been counting drinks.

I just never thought to do it.

So, what are you saying?

You're responsible for what happened?

I'll never know for sure.

Yeah, I was responsible enough.

So, what are you going to do about it?

I'm going to settle.

No fuss, no muss.

You're wrong if you think this doesn't cost me, okay?

What? What, a couple interest payments?

I drove drunk before, okay? It cost me everything I had.

How do you think this makes me feel?

Just knowing I put somebody else in the same position?

Thanks for giving me a lift.

That's okay, I need to talk to Brandon anyway.

About what?

None of your business, Val.

So, did you talk to Harry yet?

Finally.

We had the best talk.

So, everything's on for tomorrow?

Yeah, thanks to you and Steve.

Oh, God!

Brandon?

Uh, there's somebody here to see you.

I can explain this.

Don't bother. Kel!

I know what you're thinking and you're wrong.

I was just

thanking Brandon.

I'm getting married tomorrow.

She's getting married tomorrow.

Well, I'm glad I was wrong.

But that's the problem.

I'll always think the worst.

That's what happens when you lose someone's trust.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Very nice!

That's it, Sasha, very good.

Hands on your hips now.

Good one!

Oh, that's nice.

You wanted to talk to me?

Donna, thanks for coming.

Guess what, guess what?! What?

I'm going to the circus today.

You are? Good.

Just a couple more then we're going, right, Mom?

That's right, sweetheart.

Last night after you left,

I haven't seen her that happy

in a long time.

She was acting like...

Like a kid?

Yeah.

I pushed her because I wanted her to have

the things that I didn't have.

And you showed me that I pushed too hard.

Thank you.

Donna,

Kim and I have talked about your, uh, situation.

Really?

Yes.

Well, you've more than proven you can handle talent.

I'd like you to come back

and supervise the Child's Play account.

You want to hire me back?

You're very talented.

I was just as talented yesterday.

I know.

I'm sorry about what happened.

Well,

you've proven, with the clown suit

and all, that... I didn't put on

the clown suit to get my job back.

I did it

to keep a promise to a little girl.

But I will come back

on one condition.

Name it. That I set

the hours for this child and any other child.

If I say halt, you gotta back me up here.

Good! Good one!

Deal.

All right.

(chuckling)

Okay, my last two hours of community service are complete.

If you could be so kind as to sign that,

I can return to society as a free woman.

You're still not upset about seeing Brandon

with that other woman, are you?

I mean, I thought you moved on.

Valerie, if you had a heart,

you'd know that it still hurts.

Well, look on the bright side.

At least you caught him in the act this time, huh?

Hey. Hey.

Hey.

Hi.

Are you okay?

You know the guy that called when you were over?

The one that we ran into at the restaurant?

I was living with him until recently.

(chuckles)

Well, like I said, everybody's got a past.

Well, he cheated on me.

Look, it's obvious you're still struggling with this.

I just want you to know that between you and me,

I'll go whatever pace you want.

Thanks.

And you know what you said about trust

being the most important thing?

Yeah?

I think you were right.

See ya.

Leaving already?

Yeah, my work here is done.

(guests applauding)

(chuckling)

Looks like she's actually gonna go through with it.

Yeah, was there ever any doubt?

Uh, yeah.

No, not the way Harry loves her.

No, he wasn't about to let anything get in their way.

Well, you and Harry certainly bonded.

He taught me a few things.

You know, he would've followed her to Montana.

And since you didn't follow Carly to Montana then...

Must not have been true love, huh?

That's what he said!

Did you ever notice

all the attractive women there are at weddings?

Welcome back, brother.

It's good to be back.

It was a lovely ceremony, guys.

Steve cried like a little baby.

It wouldn't have happened without you guys.

KRISTI: As soon as we get back

from the honeymoon, uh, Piazza is all yours.

Thanks.

Sure.

I hope last night didn't make things worse for you.

No, I don't think so.

I don't think things could get worse.

Perfect is good.

Hold on to it.

I just hope I get the chance.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Congratulations.

Good luck. Thanks!

Bye! (laughing)

Bye!

(answering machine beeps)

BRANDON: Hey, Kel, it's me.

Just wanted you to know, in case you were wondering,

that Steve and I will be at the church today

for Kristi's wedding.

I hope we can talk later.

I miss you. (machine beeps)

KELLY: Hi.

Hey, you done at the clinic for the day?

Yes, I am free of Valerie.

It's weird, she was the one doing community service,

but I was the one who was relieved that she was done.

That's our Val.

It was kind of creepy

having her around.

I never knew what she was up to.

But she was probably up to something.

It was like she was trying

to mess things up between me and Brandon.

As if things could get any worse.

Any messages?

Brandon.

Well, he's persistent.

Do you want to hear?

No.

No.

(knocking on door)

Hey. Hey.

Hey, thanks for coming by.

Come on in.

So, you said you had some band business to discuss?

Um, yeah.

Look, I really want to talk about this whole lawsuit

thing with Noah.

Did you forget our little chat?

No, I just disagree with it.

I saw Mark getting high outside the club

the night of the accident.

Yeah, so?

Pot and alcohol don't mix.

I mean, they turn somebody

that's slightly buzzed into a blind drunk.

The guy served me when he shouldn't have.

Two drinks, maybe three.

Come on, the rest you did on your own.

Tell anybody that and you're out of the band.

(sighing)

Then I guess I'm out.

No, you're not.

MARK: What?

It's him or me.

Then it's him.

I'm out of here.

Thanks.

The guy's a jerk.

(chuckling): Yeah.

He's also a solid player.

Just don't make me regret doing this.

I won't, thanks.

Hey. What's the deal with the work situation?

Well, they offered me my job back.

Did you take it?

Yeah, on my terms.

Well, congratulations.

Thanks.

Hey. Hey.

So, have you talked to Mark's attorney?

Not since I made a settlement offer.

I have a feeling

you'll be surprised with what you hear.

How so?

Mark was more high than drunk that night.

The accident was his fault,

not yours.

You know that?

Even better, he knows I know it.

He has no case.

Well, the band members

can't be happy that you crossed them.

A wise person once

told me that if you had to do the wrong thing

to get what you wanted, it probably wasn't

worth having in the first place.

I'm proud of you.

No big deal. I'm still in the band.

Look, I'm gonna keep an eye on people from now on.

I owe you for that.

What do you say we put that up against

all the things I owe you

and... we call it even?

I'd like that, man.

So would I.

(knocking on door)

Two minutes, that's all I need.

I'm listening.

I know why I did it now.

I didn't realize it was a mystery.

Things were too perfect.

That's a new one.

I'm telling you.

They were too perfect, I was,

I was, I was scared, I-I didn't want to settle down.

I-I panicked.

And now you know better.

Absolutely. It'll never happen again.

What do you want Brandon?

I want another chance.

I think you owe me that much.

I don't owe you anything.

I'm telling you, Kelly, I'll do whatever you want.

I want you to leave me alone.