[Melrose PLACE SEASON 2]
[EP. 1]
SCRIPT
[IVAN]
[Date]
[SYNOPSIS]
LAST Time:
Amanda fires Ella from WPK, so Ella searches for any evidence she can find to blackmail Amanda. Unfortunately for one of the two, the final result is worse than she could have ever imagined. After attending an NYU reunion, Jonah asks Riley to reconcile. Lauren and David get back together, but a jealous Morgan retaliates and puts Lauren's life in danger. Drew tries to stop Dr. Mancini from performing a dangerous surgery but ends up thrown out of ULA after Dr. Mancini sets him up to get caught with drugs. Sydney makes a surprise appearance.
Int. Ella's office, wpk- morning
Ella Simms is at her desk talking on her Blackberry. Looking stunning as ever Ella's hair has grown longer and now has golden locks of blond hair. She wears a casual dark gray dress with black pumps.
Ella
(on the phone)
I don't care how you get him. Just DO IT!
A man comes in. Most likely an assistant.
Assistant
Ella there is a problem down here.
ELLA
What is it?
ASSISTANT
It's Meredith. She's going crazy because you fired her.
ELLA
Call security! I want her out.
ASSISTANT
Very well.
He leaves. Ella walks to the open window overlooking WPK employees, resembling how she left things off in season 1. She sees's a woman being carried away by sequrity.
int. Melrose place, DAVID'S apartment- Morning (Continuous)
David is asleep in his bed when he hears Morgan who now lives with and is going out with him calling. He gets up cranky and walks into the kitchen.
David
You cook?
Morgan
(In David's white dress up shirt cooking breakfast)
Daddy didn't send me to Italy to learn fine cuisine for nothing.
David shrugs off the comment and walks into the living room where he see's Ryley and Drew walking in happily holding hands.
EXT. Melrose place court yard- morning (continuous)
Riley and Drew walk ALONG the pool side hand in hand smiling and laughing.
Riley
I know IT'S so amazing. And Mancini deserves everything that's coming to him.
Drew
I couldn't have said it betTer my self.
As they walk back to their apartment David walks out of his and approaches Drew and Riley.
DREW
David. Whats up!
Riley
David hey!
Riley hugs David and they exchange a brief kiss on the cheek.
DAVID
Hey Drew! So have you heard anything?
RILEY
No. The last time we spoke to Lauren she seemed really out of it.
David
Yeah, I'm really worried about her that's all.
Riley
She'll show up eventually.
They give each other a goodbye look and Riley and Drew go into their apartment. In comes Ella on her phone once again.
Ella
I already told Miles to get me that client and if he can't do it FIRE HIM!
Ella hangs up the phone and runs into David.
Ella
OOOH! David. Trying to escape the premadonna I see.
DAVID
(Looking back into his apartment)
No no! Just came out for some air.
Ella
(Takes David by the arm and as they walk towards Ella's apartment)
Lauren will show up soon. I promise.
DAVID
Wait? Did you talk to her?
Ella
Only for a moment. She said she was in Florida visiting her grandmother or something.
DAVID
Right. What are you doing back? Didnt you just leave for work a couple of hours ago.
Ella
(Walking into her apartment)
Yeah but I left some important documents I need.
DAVID
Ok. See you Later Ell!
ELLA
Yeah!
Ella smiles and says goodbye. David walks back into his apartment and Ella closes the door on hers.
EXT. Miami Beach- Morning (Continuous)
Lauren is on a speed boat with Jack Parker. A tall and handsome man. He has short blond hair and is very physically attracted. As they speed in the boat Lauren yells out of excitement. Moments later they both walk out of the boat and begin to walk down the pier holding hands, Lauren on Jacks shoulder.
Jack
(Looking down at Lauren)
You OK?
lAUREN
HMM? Oh, yeah yeah! Couldn't be better.
JACK
Lauren? Are you sure you are ready to go back to LA?
LAUREN
Jack we've talked about this. This was only a one time thing. I have a life back in LA. A job that is going better than I had HOPED, and so many other things going on.
Jack
So what? You're just gonna drop US?
Lauren stops and looks up at Jack.
Lauren
I wish I didn't but... I have my life and you... You have yours. HERE!
They stare at each other intimately, and kiss. They stare at each other once more and they walk off into a sea of people.
in. Ella's apartment- morning (continuous)
Ella enters her apartment and walks into her bedroom where she looks through her closet for documents.
Ella
(To herself)
Damn it! Where the hell did I leave those contracts?
She walks around her bed to look for the contracts in a side table. When she opens it there is a hand gun lying on top of a pile of papers. She moves it out of the way closes the drawer once more. She stands in a pensive mode when she remembers where she left them. She quickly walks to the living room almost falling on the high heels she wears and reaches a closet. She looks through it until she finds a manila folder on the top shelf. She looks through the folder Amanda Woodward whom we saw last being taken away by officers stands behind Ella.
Amanda
Hello Ella.
ELLA
(Startled Ella turns around to find Amanda standing behind her.)
Amanda?
AMANDA
Surprised to see me Ella?
Ella
How did you...
AMANDA
They let me out early f...
Ella
Don't tell. For good behavior?
Ella gives Amanda a smirk and laughs slightly.
AMANDA
Funny! But no. I gave the cops information about my last boyfriend. Peter Burns. But thats not important.
ELLA
Hmmmm!
AMANDA
Last time I saw you I told you that there was still a war between us. And I intend to keep it going untill the day that I win.
ELLA
You know what Amanda. You can threaten me all you want but I'm not affraid of the big bad wolf.
AMANDA
HA! We'll see about that. Because if there is anything I've learned in this life Ella... its that what goes around, comes around. And you... Have no idea what coming!
Amanda lets her self out graciously and slams the door behind her. Ella stands still a little bit in shock. She then dials someone.
ELLA
(On the phone)
Henry!
Henry Mills V.O
Ella Simms! What a surprise!
ELLA
Henry... Amanda is out.
Henry v.o
So? She's got nothing on you babe!
ELLA
You clearly don't know Amanda Woodward well. If she thinks she can just step in and take all that I've worked hard to get she's dead wrong. Amanda may be a powerful woman... But I'm a force to be reckoned with.
Her facial expression is a mixture of shock and seriousness. But Ella is determined to take down Amanda once and for all!
As the scene ends a more modernized version of the original Melrose place theme song appears with the Logo of season one appearing at the end.
EXT. MELROSE PLACE COURT YARD- Afternoon(CONTINUOUS)
David and Morgan walk out of their apartment and Morgan leans over to kiss David but he turns away. Morgan then pulls him closer and turns to his ear.
Morgan
Don't forget. You're mine!
David looks at Morgan with disgust as she walks away in a shot mini dress looking stylish. David then turns around to see Jane Andrews watering her plants in the penthouse upstairs. Jane spots David and calls out for him.
JanE
(Walking down the stairs.)
David! Hey!
DAVID
Jane! How are you?
Jane
Good good! So i talked to Lauren a couple of days ago and I know how much you want to know how she is.
DAVID
What did she say?
JANE
Well she wanted to see if she could get out of her lease with Ella early and move to the vacant apartment next to the Lounge.
DAVID
What?
JANE
And she say's she'll be back tomorrow.
David
Are you sure?
Jane
Thats what she said. Look I know your hurting and I know what your going through isnt easy, Believe me. Ive been down that road with Michael.
DAVID
Michael is a scum bag!
Jane
But he is still your father. And believe it or not... He wasnt always like this. But that's not the point. The point is the world has a funny way of making things right.
Jane winks at him and climbs back to her apartment.
INT. ELLA'S OFFICE, WPK- Afternoon (Continuous)
In her office Ella stands next to a filing cabinet looking through and old client list. In enters her assistant Natasha Black. A chocolate brown young woman in her early 20's. She is slender and has curly hair. She comes across as shy and timid.
Natasha
(At the office door)
Ms. Simms?
ELLA
WHAT?
NATASHA
The Board of Investors want to meet with you immediately.
ELLA
OK! Tell them I'll be there in 5.
NATASHA
Yes ma'am
int. wpk- Afternoon (continuous)
In the conference room are 4 older men and 2 older woman. All investors and partners of WPK. As Ella walks in Joe Hamn stands up to greet Ella by the hand.
Joe
Ms. Simms have a seat please.
ELLA
Oh! Thank you!
Joanne Barber stands and walks up to Ella
Joanne
Well Ella! We have to say that thanks to you and your magnificent talent WPK;'s shares have increased. The company is making more money than ever.
ELLA
Well thanks. But you have to realize that Amanda Woodward isn't holding the reins anymore.
Joe
Precisely! Do you know why we called you in here?
ELLA
(Worried)
No clue.
Joe
For that past 4 months we have seen you act like a strong leader. We put you through test after test.
JOANNE
Yes! And we can all agree that you have done an exceptional job. Which is why this company is ready to make you President of WPK.
Ella looks at the bored with some disbelief but with confidence.
Joe
We are prepared to give you $100,000 salary with bonuses. And paid Vacation... You know... The works.
Ella gets up from her seat and walks to the front of the room
ELLA
Sir with all do respect I have been running this company amazingly. Not only did I bring it back from an uncertain death, but I have kept it running smoothly for that last 4 months. What I've done for this company is worth so much more don't you think?
Joanne
How much more?
ELLA
$500,000 Salary, with bonuses, Paid vacations, sick pays. THE works. I am also gonna need a few things.
Joe
Like what?
ELLA
For starters; WPK is taking on more clients than it can handle. We need bigger space and staff. I recommend A high rise. And more employees. We need to update the computer software and get better security. Finally I'm gonna need an extra 5,000 monthly spending salary... on the company dime of course.
Everyone in the room gasps as Ella makes her demands. Joanne and Joe approach Ella in a hostile manner.
Joe
Are you mad!
ELLA
No! Just using what I have to get what I need.
jOE
There is no way we are gonna let you do this to the company.
ELLA
(Looking at everyone)
Oh Joe! If you don't want to meet my demands. Fine! But know that everything that I have on this little flash drive is enough to destroy you ALL!
She waves a small flash drive in their faces.
JOANNE
What do you mean?
ELLA
Every secret, every fraud, embezzlement, crime you have all committed with the company. Is what I'm talking about.
JOANNE
How did you get that information?
ELLA
Easily! But I suggest that the next time you do something sketchy... you don;t leave it in public files.
The whole room stands in shock and worry!
ELLA
(Looking at everyone)
You all have 24 hours to consider my offer. It's the last one on the table.
Ella walks out of the office confident and gracefully. The room just stays quiet and shocked. Joe and Joanne look at each other.
INT. COLE'S- evening (CONTINUOUS)
David is sitting at a corner table at the local restaurant Cole's He sits drinking scotch. As he is about to leave the room Tom McKellan sits him back down by the shoulder. David looks back and stays quiet when he see's him.
Tom
DAVID! how are you?
David
What do you want?
Tom
How is my baby girl.
DAVID
Fine! What can I do for you?
TOM
I like you. Right down to business. Straight to the point.
DAVID
That me.
Morgan all of a sudden walks into the conversation and sits next to her father. They kiss on the cheek and turn to David.
Morgan
Daddy did you tell him about his next job?
Tom
I was about to but you interrupted pumpkin.
DAVID
What job?
Tom lays down some pictures on the table and David picks them up. A picture of a gorgeous painting. A woman sitting at a fountain.
Tom
I need you to get this painting. It belongs to Senator Campos. i...
DAVID
(Interrupting Tom)
What? You want me to steal from Campos. The man has security guarding his home 24/7.
Morgan
Yes which is why you're going to get some help.
DAVID
(Looking at them confused)
What?
Tom
Morgan here has helped some of my other...partners in acts similar to these. I expect her to do her best.
DAVID
You sure you want her. It could get really dangerous.
Morgan
I have helped daddy steal far more valuable things from far more dangerous people. Campos is nothing. Believe me... I know
Tom
She's right. You have 48 hours. And David I expect nothing but the best from you.
Morgan stands up and walks over to David and leans in towards him.
Morgan
I know you don't like. But ahh... You have no choice.
TOM
(Looking at David)
You really don't.
Tom stands up.
Tom
I'll send over the details
David sits in his chair angrily staring at McKellan. Tom walks away and David gets up and walks over to the bar.
- Night (Continuous)
Riley walks down the street with a bag of take out Chinese food. Her phone starts to ring and she looks through her purse. She answers the phone to find Lauren on the other line.
Riley
Lauren!
Lauren v.o
Riley hey!
RILEY
Lauren when are you coming back? David is worried sick. We all are.
LAUREN V.O
I'll be back in a couple of days. But that's not why I called.
Riley
OK?
LAUREN V.O
Riley I need you to get some of my things from Ella's apartment and move them into apartment 4.
RILEY
Lauren? Are you getting your own apartment?
LAUREN V.O
Yeah I talked to Jane a few days ago. I just thought...
Lauren is then interrupted by a man in the background. It sounds to be Jack. He makes her laugh briefly, and then tells him to stop.
LAUREN V.O
Riley I know you hate Ella but this is very important. I don't want to see anyone just yet. Besides you're the only one I really trust.
RILEY
OK fine! I'll go later tonight.
LAUREN V.O
Thanks! You are a true friend.
Lauren hangs up on Riley leaving her confused. As she puts her phone in her purse. she walks into Cole's. She see's David as she walks in at the bar. He looks tired, and sad. When Riley approaches him David turns and accidentally spills his drinks all over her.
DAVID
Riley? I'm so sorry.
David helps Riley clean her shirt.
RILEY
David, david! Stop it's ok. I'll be ok.
David
OK.
RILEY
(She laughs)
So I just talked to Lauren.
David quickly looks up at her with excitement and interest.
DAVID
What did she say? Did she say when she was going to come back.
Riley
No. But she said she'd be back soon.
DAVID
I know that already. I wish someone told me something different for a change.
Rily
(Sipping water)
Why are you interested in LAUREN when you're with Morgan?
DAVID
It's complicated.
When David turns to the door he see's a big bulky man walking in with security guards around him. He see's Campos.
DAVID
(To the waiter.)
Hey! She and her friends get whatever they want on the house got it!
Waiter 1
Yes sir!
RILEY
David you don't have to.
DAVID
It's OK. You get the friends discount.
David leaves and Riley asks the waiter to get her a second glass of water. Her phone again begins to ring. This time it's a text from Drew. The message read "Have to work late tonight. See you in the morning."
Riley
Ugh! GREAT!
A woman sits next to her. Short curly blond hair, long legs, mid 20's. very pretty.
Woman
(To Riley)
Are you a friend of Laurens?
Riley
UMMM? Who are you?
Woman
Name's Wendy Mattison. I know Lauren from work.
Riley
You use to work at the hospital?
Wendy
MHMM.
RILEY
Well I'm Riley Richmond and Lauren is my friend.
Wendy
Good because it's been forever since Ive seen her.
Riley
Yeah she's been out of town.
Wendy
OH! Well when she gets back can you let her know that Wendy was looking for her.
RILEY
Yeah no problem.
WENDY
Here is my number... and I'll see around.
Riley
Bye!
Wendy, Laurens old Madam, walks away and Riley gets up to leave as well.
Riley
(to the waiter)
Thanks for everything.
She leaves and disappears out the door.
INT. MELROSE PLAYER, COURTYARD- Night (Continuous)
Morgan is in the lounge sipping on a glass of Martini. She is reading a magazine when David walks in.
MORGAN
(Getting up to greet David with a hug and kiss)
Where were you? I thought Carl was closing the restaurant.
DAVID
I left early. Here.
He takes out a beautiful painting from a duffel bag and throws it on the table.
Morgan
I thought we were both gonna do this. Together?
David
I thought I would go by myself this time. Besides... I'm sure your father has a lot more.
Morgan
(Rubbing against David
Wanna go back upstairs?
David begins to get angry and pushes Morgan out of the way.
DAVID
When are you gonna get it through you're pretty little head Morgan! I don't l-o-v-e you! I'm only with you because of this stupid arrangement with your father.
Morgan
You asshole!
David
Just stay the hell away from me.
Morgan
I know you think I'm the bad guy, but I'm really not. You are your own enemy and you are only angry at yourself.
David
(Walking along the poolside)
Really?
He grabs Morgan and thrown her in the pool. Morgan gets out as quickly as she can.
Morgan
What the fuck are you doing?
David
(Walking to up to his apartment.)
Being angry at my self!
Morgan stands still as David goes back to the apartment. Drew enters the building in his scrubs. He see's Morgan crying and approaches her.
Drew
Hey! Are you OK?
MORGAN
Fine!
Drew
You sure?
MORGAN
Yeah! I just fell in the pool. I'm gonna go up.
Drew see's her walking to her apartment and Riley see's him through the window.
INT. Melrose place- Night (Continuous)
Ella enters her home tired from a long day at WPK. Her house phone rings and rushes into the kitchen to pick it up.
ELLA
Hello?
HENRY V.O
It's Henry. I have news that will very much interest you.
ELLA
Really...
HENRY V.O
Apparently Ms. Woodward lied to the police about Peter Burns. He's very much alive.
ELLA
Looks like Amanda is trying to protect an old flame.
HENRY V.O
Thats not all. He's here in LA.
ELLA
What?
HENRY V.O
He's staying at the Wilshire Inn under the name John Smith.
ELLA
Wow! You'd think people would be smarter than that. Well I think I'll have a talk to Burns soon. Thanks Henry.
HENRY V.O
No problem as long as i get what i was promised. Amanda Woodward will not be an easy woman to destroy.
ELLA
Everyone has a kryptonite, and I think I just found Amanda's. Oh and don't worry I'll have everything by tomorrow.
Ella hangs up the phone and walks back into the kitchen and grabs grabs her purse. She takes out a small flash drive and looks at it for a moment. Ella then walks over by the coffee table and moves it out of the way. She lifts a cover from the floorboards to reveal a safe. She opens in and put the flash drive in. She puts everything back into place and leaves her apartment. As she is walks along the mailboxes she finds Lauren walking in with a suitcase. She enters wearing a red casual dress. Her hair is in a pony tail. Ella is stunned to see her after so many months.
ELLA
(Hugging Lauren)
Lauren! God how are you?
LAUREN
Hey! Im doing good thanks. Are you a... heading out?
ELLA
Yeah I just have to run some errands, but I will be back. Your key is under the matt.
LAUREN
Actually Ella i'm moving.
ELLA
What? Why?
LAUREN
I just thought that I needed my own place you know. Besides you have Jonah now, and...
ELLA
(Looking down)
Actually Jonah and I split.
LAUREN
why? what happened.
ELLA
His carreer. He went to film a movie in Australia and... well he decided to stay. Forever.
LAUREN
Ell I'm sorry. If I had know I wouldnt have called Jane.
ELLA
No you're right. Besides I think I need a little space from everything right now.
LAUREN
I understand. But if you ever need to talk to someone don't hestitate to ask. I know how lonely it can be.
ELLA
Me alone. Please I'm Ella Simms.
LAUREN
And just like that your you again.
Lauren looks at Ella and hugs her once more.
LAUREN
And I wouldnt have it any other way.
ELLA
Thanks.
They look at each other and say bye to one another. As Lauren walks back to her apartment Morgan see's her from her aprtment window. She desides to go down. While Lauren is unlocking her door Morgan turns her around. Lauren is caught by surprise.
LAUREN
What the hell!
Morgan
What are you doing back?
LAUREN
I live here. What are you doing here.
Morgan
I live with David. We...share a bed together.
LAUREN
I can care less what you and David share.
Morgan
Good. Because David is mine. And he is not gonna crawl back to a whore.
Lauren slaps Morgan across the face. Morgan puts her hand on her face.
MORGAN
You are gonna regret that you stupid bitch!
Morgan leaves upstairs and slams her door. Lauren enters her room to find Riley and Drew waiting for her with drinks.
LAUREN
Riley? Drew?
Riley and Drew greet LAUREN with hugs.
Drew
Hey! Everyone was worried about you.
Riley
Yeah, but we'ew glad to see you're ok.
LAUREN
Thanks so much you guys.
They give lauren a beer and Riley walks into the kitchen.
Riley
(Screaming from the Kitchen)
We made you a WELCOME HOME DINNER. I hope you like it.
Drew
(To Lauren)
Her idea not mine.
They Laugh.
Drew
So are you teady to go bcak to work?
LAUREN
(Sitting on a small couch from the 90's)
I don't know. I mean yeah I'm happy but everything going on with Mancicni is just giving me a headache.
Drew
You can't let him get to you. Look at me. I was fired becasue they found drugs in my locker but I'm doing great.
LAUREN
Yeah but you don't have to work with him anymore.
Drew
Actually...
LAUREN
Wait I thought you were fired.
Drew
After they arrested me and all charges on Mancicn were dropped I went to a specialist. He gave me the proof I need to put him behind bars for the heart valve.
LAUREN
(Giving Drew a congratulatory hug)
That great. But how did you get your old job back?
Drew
I showed him a printout of the tests that the doctor did on me and he panicked. Told me that he could loose his job if the bored ever found out. At which point he gave me my old job back and decided to call off all heart valve surgeries.
LAUREN
Wow! That sounded like a lot of work.
Drew
It was. But well worth it.
Riley walks into the room and sits on Drew's lap.
Riley
OH yeah!
LAUREN
i'M REALLY HAPPY for you. Both of you.
RILEY
Thanks. Well the food is ready why don't we go eat.
Lauren Drew and Riley sit a round table where they laugh and share stories about their summer. The table is clearly visible through the window and David spotts them out of the window. She then realizes that Lauren does not want to see him. He closes the blinds and walks away.
IN. Whlshire Inn- night (continuous)
Ella arrives at the Whilshire Inn where Pter Burns is hiding. She walks up to the clerk.
ELLA
Excuse me I'm looking for a John Smith.
Clerk
I'm sorry ma'am I'm not allowed to give guest information.
ELLA
(Taking out $300)
I'll make it worth your while.
The clerk takes the money and types on the computer.
Clerk
He's in room 205.
He aslo reluctantly gives her the room key.
ELLA
Thanks.
Already in the 3rd floor Ella gets out of the elavator and spotts Amanda and Peter approaching. She hides in a utiliy closet to which Peter and Amanda standn in front of. Ella looks through the small opening of the door.
Amanda
Peter the police are looking for you. They think you're dead. You cannot risk it.
Peter
Not to worry. I have a plan.
Amanda
Ha! I've heard that before and it didnt work quite as well.
Peter
Well I have one. And it's time Michael payed me an old debt.
Peter and Amanda walk away and get into the elevator. Ella quickly runs to room and opens it with the room key.
She rummages through drawers but cannot find anything useful. When she opens she see's a small cabinet which she starts to dig through and finds documents about D&D Advertising. She then digs further back into the cabinet and finds a letter addressed to Peter from Sydney. She takes the documents and the letter and puts them into her purse. Ella goes into the bathroom and looks though everything but doesn't find anything useful. As Ella is about to leave she opens the door slightly to see if anyone is around and walks out. A couple holding hands approach her and Ella acts casual. They greet each other and Ella walks away through the hallways.
INT. MELROSE PLACE- NGHT (CONTINUOUS)
Back at Melrose Place Lauren and Riley sit at the table sipping coffee while Drew washes the dishes.
LAUREN
Wow! Jonah never did this for you.
Riley
Yeah well Jonah never really did a lot for me in the end. Enough about that. I heard a guy... a guy and giggling...when you called earlier today. What was that all about?
LAUREN
(Blushing)
His name is Jack. He's a great guy.
Riley
How great?
LAUREN
It wasn't like that. We met the clinic where I volunteered and we pulled it off.
RILEY
Oh! He's a doctor?
LAUREN
Gynecologist!
RILEY
OH!
LAUREN
Anyways we had a few dates and that was it. I came back here.
Riley
What why? It sounds like you have a ton of fun.
LAUREN
Because I love my job and I love Whilshire despite everything thats been going on.
Riley
Well I'm happy that you're back.
LAUREN
Me too!
DREW
Well we have to go. I have a long day tomorrow, and Riley here is meeting with school the school board about her foundation.
LAUREN
Already? I'm glad that you have taken the foundation to where it is now.
Riley
Yeah I'm so happy. Ben is helping me out financially since Ella won't take us as a client.
Lauren
I'm sure Ella had her reasons.
Riley
Yeah to fulfill the need to be a total pain in the ass. Well good to have you back.
They say bye and leave. Lauren is now standing on a lot of boxes to empty out. She decides to call it a night and turns off the lights.
Outside Ella enters Melrose Place and opens her mailbox. Lauren steps out and they walk towards each other.
ELLA
Lauren! Hey!
LAUREN
(Hugging Ella)
Hi Ell! It's great to see you!
ELLA
I thought you weren't coming in till tomorrow.
LAUREN
I decided to catch and early flight back. Sooo how are things after Jonah.
ELLA
They're great. I am absolutely fine.
LAUREN
You don't sound fine.
ELLA
Well I am. Jonah is... at the expense of sounding like a cheesy Avril Lavigne song... sooo yesterday.
LAUREN
(Walking poolside with Ella)
If you say so. But if you want to talk I am just a door over.
ELLA
Thanks! I'm going to bed so I will see you... Later.
Ella gives Lauren a big hug and Goes into her apartment. Lauren goes to the mailboxes. Ella walks into her apartment removing her high heels immediately. She turns on one of the lamps in the living room and walks into the kitchen. She opens the fridge and grabs a mineral water. As she closes the door a man stands in front of her. She is startled and screams.
HENRY MILLS
Ella Ella it;s Henry!
Ella realizes who he is and hits him in the chest.
ELLA
Do not... do that EVER again!
Henry
Sorry! Next time I'll announce myself before I get the rage from your left hook.
ELLA
You'd better. What are you doing here?
HENRY
I've got something on Joe Hamn.
He takes out a disk from his pocket. He hands it to Ella.
ELLA
What's this?
HENRY
Take a look.
Ella goes to her DVD and pops in the disk. She turns the tv on. The DVD shows Joe Hamn walking into a hotel room with a woman who is clearly not his overweight 50 something year old wife. It's clearly a hooker. Thigh high boots and fish stockings.
ELLA
Oh my! Joe has been around.
She turns it off just as Joe ans the hooker start to undress.
ELLA
I really don't want to get rid of my dinner just yet.
Henry
I imagine this will be useful in making yourself queen bee.
Ella sits back down and looks sensual and sexy siting on the couch.
ELLA
You have no idea.
THE SCENE FADES and the MELROSE PLACE logo appears once again.