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Melrose Place
Episode #180 / Season #6
Title: "Amanda's Back"
Original Air Date: Monday, January 12, 1998 [Angels Point Ranger Station, Angeles National Forest]
Kyle arrives at the headquarters of the search and rescue team, who are doing all they can to locate Amanda and Sam. Kyle, after hearing the news of the crash on the radio, jumped in his car and floored it, and one episode later he ended up here. Amazing. It must be that Marine instinct kicking in again. If so, he'd be a valuable asset on the search team. But the man in charge, Virgil, tells Kyle he can't join the rescue party. When Kyle brings up his tour of duty as a jarhead in the Gulf War (for the umpteenth time, no less), Virgil cries out, "Whoop-dee-doo. I was a grunt in Vietnam." Then Virgil starts grunting, and Kyle starts jarring. Fortunately, Billy was a U.N. diplomat in a dream once, so he steps in as the peacemaker and calms the two militiamen down. [Crash Scene]
Sam breathes life into Amanda, who's got a few two-episode-abrasions on her forehead, as well as a case of the three-episode-numb-legs. We haven't seen tragedy like this since Alison's one-and-a-half-episode-blind spell. Amanda wants to call it quits, but Sam talks her out of it, which is just dandy, because I don't think I could weather yet another defection so early after Sydney's departure! Amanda tells Sam she thinks her back is broken, probably the result of having used a rock as her pillow these past couple of days. [MP, Jennifer's Apt]
Megan and Coop wake up together. Megan is wearing a long face however, as though her body is extremely sore. Either Coop is one mighty sex machine, or else she's feeling the effects of doing it on a pull-out sofa mattress. Jennifer strolls past them on her way out for a jog, but not before warning Coop that he better be a good provider for Megan because she deserves it. Jennifer leaves and heads down the courtyard steps, running into Michael, who is on his way up to see Megan. Jennifer opens her mouth, and again, more advice flows out. This time she tells Michael to "listen for a change, it's a good way to get to know someone." Michael bursts into the apt, causing Megan to scream "Go away!" Michael, forgetting what his sister had just said, ignores Megan's words and starts his rehearsed speech by saying, "Megan, I'm not going to beat around the bush..." Had he done that to her bush in the first place, maybe he wouldn't be in this predicament now. Michael continues, "I want you back." Megan tells him she found someone who cares. Coop returns from the bathroom, and the three bad mouth each other until Michael finally leaves, distraught and without Megan. [Peter's Marina Condo]
Bob and Lexi are about to enjoy breakfast on the veranda, after which they plan on doing some apartment hunting. Somehow, Bob has managed to save up enough money to afford a deposit, as well as first and last month's rent payment, all since we saw him last week. That's some job! Anyway, poor Throb, I mean, Bob. Lexi walks out carrying two plates of french toast, but all Bob can focus on is the slit in her dress which comes up practically to her belly button. Then she offers to squirt some hot sticky syrup all over his "power breakfast." Bob can't help but start to drool over this lady, but before he can squeeze the pair of perfectly round grapefruits before him, Peter steps outside. He has just gotten off the phone with Kyle, who filled him in on the bumbling efforts of the rescue team. Peter tells Lexi to page him at the hospital if anyone should happen to call with news regarding Amanda's whereabouts. Bob notices Peter's concern for this woman named Amanda, and he asks Lexi about it. Lexi gives him the Reader's Digest version of the Peter/Amanda history, leading Bob to ask, "Why are you so concerned, Lexi?" Lexi tells Bob he doesn't know anything about her, to which he replies, "I feel like I've known you for a long time. I don't know, like we just ran into each other in the street." I don't know what was worse, that line, or Lexi's, when she says, "Bob, I'm just glad to see you back on your feet." [Angels Point Ranger Station]
Kyle and Billy are sitting around, drinking coffee and eating donuts. Seconds later, the rescue team returns with news they spotted the wreckage, but that the terrain was too treacherous to land in. They decide to wait until tomorrow to attempt a rescue, and start to head for the rest of the donuts before they go stale. Kyle stops them, saying they head back now. Of course, Virgil denies Kyle's request, so Kyle threatens to hire a chopper and rescue the women himself. Billy adds that Kyle's idea makes "good sense," then backs up his statement by saying, "If we find them first, the rescue team will look like fools. And the worst thing that can happen is Kyle and I will end up as two more lost idiots in the wilderness." Of course, that would require a second rescue party to find them, costing the taxpayers thousands of more dollars, as well as wasting another episode while the rescuers hunt for these two bozos. Yeah, Billy, that makes real good sense. Of course, the rescue team sees Billy's point, and they all run out with new vigor. Personally, I think the real motivation behind Kyle wanting to be part of this rescue party is so he can get to wear one of those bright orange jumpsuits. [Kyle's the Restaurant]
Michael, occupying the barstool reserved for sulkers, once kept warm by Peter, has to endure the annoying noise generated by Taylor's lips as she rambles on while tending bar. His torture then gets intensified, when Jennifer enters, followed by Craig, Megan, and Coop. The foursome is there to celebrate winning a huge hospital contract for the cauterizing glove. [Crash Scene]
Kyle and Billy are the first to arrive at the crash scene. They rescue the girls and Kyle promises Amanda he'll never leave her again. [Wilshire Memorial]
Amanda and Sam are rushed to Wilshire Memorial, the closest hospital in the area that can handle HCS, Helicopter Crash Syndrome. While Amanda is rushed into surgery, Billy is busy sitting at Sam's bedside, rambling on about how he can't live without her. She's curled up in a fetal position. After a few moments, Sam can't take anymore of his acting and she opens her eyes, catching Billy by surprise. He makes a really goofy face, signifying his utter joy. Unfortunately for Billy, the crash did nothing to affect Sam's memory, and she asks him about the pass he made at Connie. Billy dismisses it as a misunderstanding. Unfortunately for Sam, the crash did nothing to decrease her gullibility, and she accepts his excuse and smiles. Then, in what seems like minutes, Peter pops out of the O.R. and informs Kyle that the surgery is complete, but there's a chance Amanda may not walk again. Kyle says it can't be, because that's the worst thing that could happen to someone like Amanda. He's right, considering she lives on the second floor of an apartment building that doesn't have any handicap ramps. Kyle begs Peter to be the one to break the news to Amanda. [MP, Billy and Sam's Apt]
Billy returns home. Connie rushes out from the bedroom, asking how Sam is doing. Billy informs her Sam is just fine and is still a heterosexual. Connie frowns. Billy says Sam wondered why Connie hasn't visited her yet. Connie says she can't go because she'd want to "hug" Sam for all the wrong reasons. She tells Billy she kept her lesbianism a secret from Sam all these years because she thought it might scare Sam away. Billy suggests this is the time to tell Sam. [Peter's Marina Condo]
Peter is in the shower when Lexi enters. She wants to tell him all about her exciting day, doing nothing at her new office, as well as have some sex, but Peter informs her it won't happen tonight. He has to get back to the hospital to monitor Amanda's condition instead. She pouts, saying she'll wait until tomorrow night. She leaves the bathroom but is startled when she finds Bob lurking in the bedroom. She tells him her bedroom is off limits, then escorts him downstairs. He tells her he's found a new apartment and is going to move out. Then he starts talking about what a beautiful man Peter is, and I begin to wonder, was he sneaking into the bedroom to sneak a peek at Lexi, or at Peter? Lexi agrees with Bob, but adds that what she "...admires most in a man is his loyalty. It's a lost virtue." Bob, mistaking "virtue" with "virginity," quickly replies, "I never lost it." Lexi, somewhat lonely and knowing Peter won't be home until late tomorrow night, then invites Bob over for dinner. Bob accepts with glee. [Wilshire Memorial]
Kyle stops by Amanda's room with some flowers and apologies, including the whole Eric-thing. Amanda is touched, and adds if she knew the affect it would have, she would've crashed the 'copter a lot sooner. Kyle, knowing that she has no feeling below the waist, wonders if she'll ever enjoy the touch of his tongue again, but disguises his true thoughts by saying to her she may never walk again. She responds by saying, "If you think that, you don't know me very well... Soon, I'll be running out of this hospital. You just better hope you can keep up." Kyle nods, saying, "Don't worry, I can keep it up. Just ask Taylor." [Upstairs Jazz Club]
Taylor, waiting for Kyle to return from the hospital, ends up falling asleep on the sofa in the office. Kyle arrives and asks what she did with the $25,000. Taylor tells him she already made the balloon payment and that the club and restaurant are now theirs again. Kyle makes it clear he and Taylor are over and that he loves Amanda. But just when you think Kyle's back on the road to intelligence, he opens his mouth and says, "Please don't tell Amanda about our fling in Vegas." Taylor warns Kyle that if he starts to drift away from her, she might have to become discreet. [Wilshire Memorial]
Connie finally pays Sam a visit. Connie breaks the news that she's moving back to New York. She admits she's always lusted after Sam, and that her ultimate fantasy was to come to Melrose Place, whisk Sam up off her feet and carry her away to a loft in Soho. Sam stares at her dumbfounded, finally saying, "You're gay? And I thought you were a lesbian?" (I'm afraid Billy is already starting to rub off on Sam.) Sam assures Connie, in time, she'll find the right person. Then the two kiss, full-lipped. Of course, what you see is simply a hug between the two of them, but by now, you all know what a hug on Melrose means for a gay person. Connie heads towards the door, turns, and says, "I love you." Sam, however, just lies there with a feeble smile on her face, as if to say, "Ha! You're not going to trick me into saying, I love you, too." [Burns-Mancini-Coop Medical Office]
Coop goes to Peter and suggests they oust Michael from the practice. Peter tells Coop to back off, that Michael helped him start the practice, and is out only if and when Peter says so. Megan, as with all secretaries at this particular practice have always done, eavesdrops with precision and overhears Coop's request. [Peter's Marina Condo]
Bob arrives early with a bouquet of flowers, presumably for Lexi rather than Peter. He's surprised when he finds out that Peter arrived home early too, and that Lexi and he had started on the dessert even before the roast was out of the oven! Bob quickly makes up an excuse to leave, saying he has a date. [Fox and Parsons Automotive]
Michael's Mustang starts smoking, so he pulls off the freeway into this automotive shop. He wasn't going to let his car become just another FORD (Found On Road Dead). The mechanic tells Michael he could probably fix it in a couple of hours. Michael asks him where he could get a bite. The mechanic points in the direction of The Midnight Strip, and I doubt Strip is referring to the cut of beef they serve. [MP, Coop's Apt]
Megan gives Coop the cold shoulder, holding up a magazine and pretending she can read. Either that, or considering the name of the magazine, she's simply trying to tell "TIME." She tells Coop she overheard him at the office, and feels like all she is to him is a stupid trophy on his shelf. He tells her he'll stop attacking Michael, and that his trophies aren't *that* stupid. With that, she smiles and they do it. [The Midnight Strip]
Michael is mesmerized by Amber, the young woman currently dancing on stage. This is one tasty burger! After her routine is over, she leaves the stage and heads directly to Michael's table, where she orders him to buy her a drink, which he willingly does. As soon as the beers arrive, however, she gets up to leave. Michael tries to persuade her, but she tells him her shift is over, she doesn't handle alcohol well, and that her job is primarily to get the patrons to buy more booze. She leaves, saying she has to get home because she has school tomorrow. Michael, figuring his car is probably ready, gets ready to leave too. As Amber heads towards her car, some jerk-off, who probably didn't, attacks her from behind, trying to steal her purse. Michael comes out, sees the struggle, and runs to Amber's aid. The thief slugs Michael in the face, grabs the purse, and runs away. Amber helps Michael off the ground, then thanks him with the wettest kiss shown in six seasons. She tells him to show up tomorrow around 7 pm, and she'll give him something special. [Burns-Mancini-Coop Medical Office]
It's been a long time since we've seen all three doctors, as well as patients, in this medical office at once. Unfortunately for Michael, this it the time, and everyone, including Megan, witness Michael's shiner as he walks in. Megan brings him some aspirin, and warns him he better watch his back. She says he may think he's hit bottom, but he still has a way to go, so to be careful. [Kyle's the Restaurant]
Jennifer and Craig are having dinner together, again. Jennifer comments on how romantic it was for Kyle to rescue Amanda. Craig, who used to rescue many a babe during his watch, week in and week out, is not impressed. Jennifer asks if Craig would do the same for her. He asks, "Would it involve giving up a personal day?" This infuriates Jennifer, who says she is tired of getting his emotional leftovers. Craig corrects her, saying she IS his emotional leftovers. Needless to say, neither finish their meal and their ends up being even more leftovers. [Wilshire Memorial]
Peter stops by to check in on Amanda. Although he tells her complete paralysis would be rare in her case, she comments, "The point is, it kind of puts your life in perspective." She gets on her soapbox and starts reciting that same worn out speech about how precious life is, the same one she recites each and every time she finds herself bedridden at Wilshire Memorial. Peter leaves as Kyle enters, and Peter tells him he's a lucky guy. [Strip Bar]
Amber puts on a show as "Nurse Amber." As a patron, I'd be pretty disappointed, because all she manages to do is undo the top button of her nurse's outfit, and the only reason she did that was to remove a note she had buried in her cleavage, which she proceeds to hand to Michael. She leans over the rail and tells him he could find her at that address most afternoons. She wants a physical, the only way Mancini knows how. [Peter's Marina Condo]
Peter and Lexi are making out on the sofa by candlelight. Lexi gets a creepy feeling, so Peter suggest they go upstairs. She insists they stay where they are, where their window provides the world full view of their session. Now, when a bum says he's found a new apartment, what he really means is he's found a new bush or tree to live under. And in Bob's case, a new "apartment" is apparently some shrubbery beneath the window of Peter's condo. Bob peers in like he's watching a widescreen TV. His testosterone levels to surge at the sight before him, triggering his brain to work and he recognizes Lexi as the person driving the car that struck him that fateful night. [To Be Continued...] |
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