Melrose Place 2.0

Mission

The Sun has risen in LA

People are beginning their day

And everyone has plans at 4616 Melrose Place

Apartment 6:

Jonah is sleeping on his couch.

He begins waking up to the smell of bacon and french toast.

He opens his eyes.

He can see Violet standing in his kitchen wearing nothing but a T-shirt.

She is making breakfast.

He stares, "What's this?"

She turns, "Oh I'm sorry! Did I wake you?

He smiles, "No better way to wake up."

She laughs, "I'm sure there is at least one better way."

Jonah stares at her.

She brings his breakfast over to him.

He sits up, "Violet this is too much."

She stares, "Oh I'm sorry, I can put some back."

He laughs, "No. I mean, you don't need to do all of this."

She nods, "Yes I do. Jonah you've done so much for me. This is the least I can do."

Jonah eats his food, "This is amazing Violet."

She laughs, "And not 'poison' I promise."

He looks at her, "I'm really sorry about the way I treated you when you first moved in. I'm skeptical of new people I guess. I don't know why I'm like that."

She shakes her head, "It's okay."

He sighs, "No it isn't. And I'm making it up to you. Later I'm taking you out for a nice meal at this french restaurant Julienne, it's on Mission."

She smiles, "Okay. That would be awesome."

Jonah gets up, "I need to get dressed."

Jonah walks away.

Violet smiles as she watches him.

Coal:

David is behind the bar.

He is checking things out for his employees.

One of McKellan's men walks inside.

He walks to David.

David looks at him, "What are you doing here?"

He smiles, "Just dropping off directions. McKellan has a new job for you today."

He hands David an address.

David looks at him, "This is a bad part of town, what could it possibly have that McKellan would be interested in?"

He nods, "A warehouse. Just pick up the shipment."

David walks from behind the bar and over to him, "You mean drugs?"

He nods, "It's not flowers. But you can sniff it."

David shakes his head, "No way. I gotta draw the line somewhere."

The man smirks, "Oh I would think again. The guys are already arguing over who gets to take care of that cute little doctor girlfriend of yours."

David gets angry, "I'm sick of you guys threatening Lauren!"

He pats David on the shoulder, "Then don't piss off McKellan. Or those threats will be put into action."

David watches as the man walks out of his club.

Jewelry Store:

Lauren and Drew are walking around.

Drew looks at her, "Thanks again for helping me out."

She nods, "Well Riley is important to me. I want to make sure you don't pick out some tacky ring to surprise her with. I've seen enough forced smiles from girlfriends who have boyfriends with bad taste."

Drew stares, "Ooh harsh. What makes you think I have bad taste? I picked Riley."

Lauren nods, "That's true. But your taste for loud music is still blaring in my head from your first day at Melrose."

He laughs, "We've come a long way since then."

She smiles, "Yeah we have."

He stares, "Does that mean you approve of me marrying Riley?"

She nods, "You were honest with her, Riley knows what she is getting herself into. And she seems to think you're worth it. So you must be."

Drew grins, "Are you trying to compliment me?"

Lauren laughs, "Just pick out a ring."

He looks around, "You know it's only a matter of time before Riley is here with David. If you know what I mean."

Lauren shakes her head, "David and I are enjoying the way things are now."

Drew nods, "You're lucky to have each other."

She smiles, "Yeah we are."

Drew sees a ring, "Speaking of lucky."

Lauren stares, "Wow. That's beautiful. Maybe you don't have bad taste after all."

He smiles, "That's the ring. That's Riley's ring."

Lauren sighs, "I think you're overlooking the price."

Drew's smile fades when he notices the ring is out of his price range.

360 Health Club:

Tricia is in the middle of a workout with a club member.

She gives him a break and heads over to get a water bottle.

She walks to the front desk, "Hey Maya."

The front desk clerk Maya looks at her, "Hey I've been wanting to talk to you."

Tricia looks at her, "What's up?"

Maya sighs, "I don't want to freak you out, but there was a chick in here asking about you a while ago."

Tricia stares, "Who?"

Maya nods, "That's what I was wondering. She wanted to know about your schedule and stuff. She even asked to talk with the manager. Anyway, one of the club members recognized her."

Tricia nods, "From where?"

Maya shakes her head, "I guess she is an assistant at some publicity firm. W-something."

Tricia stares, "WPK?"

Maya nods, "Yeah! Why would they be interested in you?"

Tricia sighs, "I have a pretty good idea."

A furious Tricia gets back to the work out.

WPK:

Ella is sitting in her office.

She has been focused on finding Amanda's moles she has planted around her.

Her assistant walks in, "Ms. Simms? It's time for your video conference."

Ella nods, "I'm just about ready."

She turns on Ella's screen on the wall.

Ella's video conference begins.

An older man comes up on the screen, "Ms. Simms."

She smiles, "Hello. How are things in the New York offices?"

He nods, "Quite well actually. It's the LA offices I'm more concerned with."

Ella shakes her head, "Excuse me but I don't see why. Our success has not gone down a bit since I took over the reigns, I assure you."

He nods, "I'm aware. But I'm also aware that nothing is getting better either."

Ella stares, "Oh."

He sighs, "We really hoped you would be more than just a fill in. You had promises of getting bigger clients, better employees, and overall better workmanship."

Ella stares, "It's going to take time-"

He nods, "You have your deadline. As we told you before, your title can be taken away as quickly as it was given. If things do not show improvement by our next major meeting, you will be demoted, and if things decline you could be terminated."

Ella stares, "Sir... I promise you that I will not rest until WPK is recognized as the number one firm in all of LA. By the time we have the meeting, New York will be trying to keep up with us."

He sighs, "I hear a lot of promises. Show me results. Take care Ms. Simms."

The video conference ends.

Ella sits back in her chair.

She worries that her dreams are about to be taken away.

Warehouse:

David walks inside and looks around.

The place almost looks abandoned.

An older heavyset man walks over, "Who are you?"

David nods, "I'm with McKellan."

The man laughs, "Is he hiring high school kids?"

David sighs, "I'm not a kid. Now do you have the shipment or not?"

The man nods, "I'm Rick. Follow me."

David walks with him.

Rick looks at him, "Between you and me, McKellan doesn't hire his guys to come do this stuff. That's what my guys are for. You know that right?"

David stares, "So why would he send me?"

Rick nods, "To prove your loyalty."

The two walk into a back room.

Rick grabs a briefcase, "Only the finest for Mr. McKellan."

David opens it and checks everything out.

Rick sighs, "Kid I gotta be honest, you're getting in too deep. If there is any way you can get out of this guy's world, then I suggest you do it."

David shakes his head, "Don't you think I would have done that if I could?"

Rick nods, "I suppose so."

David closes the briefcase.

Rick sighs, "Give my love to the big guy."

David walks off to his car.

He wonders how long he can keep answering to McKellan.

Julienne:

Jonah and Violet are out eating.

Violet looks at the menu, "Wow. I have no idea what to order. This stuff is really expensive too."

Jonah stares, "Don't worry about that. It's on me."

She shakes her head, "I can't let you pay for something crazy expensive."

Jonah smiles, "Come on Violet. Just live a little."

Violet stares, "Do you know what you're getting?"

He nods, "Why do you want to copy me?"

She laughs, "Shut up."

Jonah smiles, "I've never seen this side of you before. It's nice."

Violet smiles, "You're the daughter of Sydney Andrews and people make up their minds about you quick around here. But I'm not that much like my mother."

Jonah stares, "I thought you didn't know Sydney well?"

Violet shakes her head, "Not in person. But I've heard so many things about her... I hate hearing people bad mouth her. And I really hope some of the stuff isn't true."

He sighs, "Sydney had a catty side. But she was a sweetheart. All she wanted was to have a family and friends. Every month she would take me and Riley out to dinner. I think she did it with all the tenants."

Violet smiles, "I didn't know that. Did you guys ever come here?"

Jonah nods, "Yes actually. Sydney was the one who introduced me to this place."

Violet grins, "That makes me happy."

Jonah nods, "Violet, just don't listen to what other people had to say about Sydney. She was your mother and you loved her, that's all that matters."

She nods, "I think so too. You're a great guy Jonah."

Jonah laughs, "Pick out your food."

The two look back at their menus.

Apartment 9:

David is showering in his place.

He is taking the briefcase over to McKellan tonight.

David is trying to clear his head.

David turns off the water and grabs his towel.

He wraps it around his waist and walks into his room.

David sees Lauren sitting on his bed.

He is surprised, "Lauren."

She nods, "Hey."

He looks at her, "I thought you had work."

She shakes her head, "No I had to help Drew with something. I am going into work later."

David nods, "Oh. Great."

David stares as Lauren sits so closely to the briefcase.

She stares, "You okay?"

He nods, "Of course. Why do you ask?"

Lauren reaches over and opens the briefcase.

She stares back at him acknowledging that she's already seen it.

David sighs, "Lauren... I don't do drugs."

She nods, "I know. I would be able to tell if you did. So what the hell is going on? Why would you be selling this stuff? Last I heard Coal was doing great."

David sighs, "It is. I'm not doing this for the money... I'm doing this for you."

Lauren stands up, "Explain that quickly."

He sighs, "You know that girl Morgan? She was blackmailing me into dating her. When we got back together she ratted me out to her father. And so he hired me to work for him, in exchange... he leaves you alone."

Lauren sits back down, "Damn it David."

David sits with her, "Lauren I'm so sorry. If you want out of this relationship I don't blame you."

Lauren looks at him, "Why would you keep this from me?"

He sighs, "We had so many problems last year. I just wanted this to be different."

Lauren takes his hand, "Then be honest with me. Never lie to me again."

He smiles, "Again?"

She looks into his eyes, "I'm in this for the long haul."

David kisses her.

She looks at him, "We're going to figure something out. McKellan can't ruin our lives."

David and Lauren hold each other.

The Sun goes down

The night sets in for LA

Apartment 7:

Riley walks inside, "I'm home."

Drew sits on the couch, "Hey. How was your day?"

Riley nods, "It was good. I told everyone I was engaged. My students kept asking me questions about you all day. They're already calling me Mrs. Pragin."

Drew nods, "How many asked you about your lack of ring?"

Riley sits with him, "Hey. I don't need a ring to know that I love you and I'm so lucky to have you in my life. Do you understand that?"

He nods, "You still deserve one. I went ring shopping with Lauren earlier."

She smiles, "Oh my God. That's so sweet."

He sighs, "Don't get too excited. I saw the perfect ring... but it was crazy expensive."

She shakes her head, "I don't need a 'perfect' ring."

He looks at her, "All the other rings looked like crap after that one."

She rubs his back, "Stop beating yourself up over every little thing."

He sighs, "There are so many things I can't give you. I wanted this to be different. But it's just another brick wall."

Riley leans closer to him, "I love you Drew. I don't care if I get a stupid ring or not. You're going to be my husband, and I can't imagine asking for anything more."

Drew smiles at her, "You're amazing Riley Richmond."

She grins, "You can't call me that for long."

He nods, "Well I can for tonight. And I think tonight we should celebrate our engagement some more."

Drew starts kissing her.

She smiles, "What does your doctor have to say about having such a crazy sex life?"

He laughs, "I'm a doctor. Let me worry about it."

Drew picks Riley up.

She laughs, "Drew!"

He takes her to the bedroom.

Courtyard:

Ella is frustrated from her day at work.

She grabs her mail and walks around the pool over towards her apartment.

Tricia sees her from the window.

Tricia walks outside, "Hey Barbie."

Ella stops and turns around, "What can I do for you?"

Tricia walks towards her, "You can tell me why you're so obsessed with me."

Ella laughs, "I will never understand your east coast sense of humor."

Tricia looks at her, "I know you've been stalking me."

Ella stares, "I have better things to do with my life than to follow you around on your jogs to what I suspect is a sports gear store that you buy your clothes from."

Tricia nods, "What the hell does that mean?"

Ella laughs, "Come on. You're one of those girls who always dresses like she's going to a softball game. You have absolutely no pride in your appearance."

Tricia stares, "Because I don't dress like a whore?"

Ella walks closer, "You better watch who you're talking to. You do not want to get on my bad side. I've had a long day and you're only making it worse."

Tricia smiles, "You don't intimidate me."

Ella nods, "You better back up now, I swear I'll ruin your life."

Tricia smirks, "That's the difference between you and me. You make threats and promises. I just knock bitches on their asses."

Tricia shoves Ella who falls backwards into the pool.

Ella pops up, "You disgusting bitch!"

Tricia waves, "See you around. Stay out of my life Ella."

Tricia goes back to her apartment.

A furious Ella climbs out of the pool.

Jonah and Violet are walking by.

Violet looks at her, "Hey Ella."

Jonah stares, "What was that about?"

Ella doesn't say anything as she storms to her apartment.

Apartment 6:

Jonah and Violet walk inside.

Jonah looks at her, "It's nice to eat with a girl who actually eats her food. You have no idea how many these LA chicks order a water and salad every time."

Violet shakes her head, "Oh no. I need a real meal to satisfy."

Jonah nods, "Nothing wrong with that."

Violet smiles at him.

He smiles back, "What?"

She walks towards him, "I think you drank a little too much."

He laughs, "I hardly did."

She looks at him, "Okay sure."

He laughs, "I didn't."

The two stare at each other.

Violet sighs, "I owe you so much Jonah."

Jonah shakes his head, "No you don't. To be honest, I've loved having your company. You're a pretty great person to have around Violet."

Violet smiles, "I'm glad."

The two stare into each other's eyes.

Violet closes her eyes and leans closer.

The two kiss.

Jonah pulls away, "Umm.... goodnight Violet."

Jonah walks away.

Violet smiles to herself.

Apartment 4:

Ella is drying off.

Chase looks at her, "Did she really knock you into the pool?"

Ella stares, "What does it look like?"

Chase stares, "Why would she do that?"

Ella nods, "She knows I'm onto her and she's getting nervous. I have her exactly where I want her. I'm getting her fired from her job and sent back where she came from."

Chase stares, "Does she know you've been looking up on her?"

Ella sighs, "I don't know."

He looks at her, "Maybe she has a reason to be paranoid."

Ella stares, "You are not taking her side."

He shakes his head, "I'm not. But if you're trying to ruin her life, it would explain why she would feel the need to attack you like that."

She looks at him, "She's trying to help Amanda ruin my life!"

He nods, "Do you know that for a fact? Do you have any proof?"

Ella walks towards him, "What's your point?"

Chase sighs, "What if you have the wrong person El?"

Ella looks at him, "I don't think I do."

He nods, "What if you do? Do you know what that means? You're ruining an innocent woman's life."

Ella stares, "I don't care. She crossed me now. I'm not letting go of this."

Ella walks to her room.

Chase is getting worried.

The residents sleep through the night.

A new day begins at Melrose Place.

Apartment 9:

David wakes up.

He rolls around to cuddle with Lauren.

He sees that she's gone.

David worries.

Lauren walks in, "Good morning."

He looks at her, "You're up."

She nods, "Yes. I didn't sleep much."

He sighs, "Why didn't you wake me to keep you company?"

Lauren nods, "I needed to think about things David. On my own."

David sits up, "Are you leaving me?"

Lauren walks towards him, "No. I love you David. I meant what I said yesterday. I'm not giving up on us because of some jerk out there. Your father doesn't scare me and neither does McKellan."

David sighs, "McKellan is dangerous."

She nods, "I know. Which is why we need to talk to him. Together."

David stares, "What?"

Lauren nods, "If I'm in this with you then I'll be safer. We can get though this as a team."

He shakes his head, "No way."

She looks at him, "What choice do we have?"

David sighs, "I can't let you do this."

She nods, "You can't control me. If we're going to be together then we have to do this."

David takes her hand, "I'm scared Laur."

She nods, "I know."

The two hug.

Jewelry Store:

Drew walks inside as soon as the place opens.

The salesman recognizes him, "Hello. Good to see you back."

Drew smiles, "Hey. Do you still have the ring I was looking at yesterday?"

The salesman nods, "Of course. Have you reconsidered?"

Drew nods, "I'd like to look into payment plans. I know now that life is way to short to be worried about money. In the end all that matters is I have the best woman in the world."

The salesman smiles as he goes to get the paperwork.

Drew wipes the cold sweat off his head.

He zips up his jacket, "It's freezing in here."

The salesman shakes his head, "It's quite warm actually."

Drew is getting dizzy.

The salesman looks at him, "Do you need to lie down?"

Drew shakes his head, "No... I..."

Drew starts to run short of breath.

He leans on the counter.

He starts to panic, "I need... I need to go to the hospital-"

Drew collapses.

Carmelina

It's the afternoon in LA.

Traffic is backed up.

The beaches are filled.

Courtyard:

Drew is out in the courtyard.

Lauren is walking out of her apartment.

She looks down, "Hey."

He looks up at her, "Hi."

She walks down the steps, "What's up?"

He sighs, "Just waiting for Riley to come home. It's more relaxing to wait out here then inside our apartment."

Lauren nods, "I see. So are you having the talk?"

Drew laughs, "I think she already knows where babies come from."

Lauren stares, "You know what I mean. Are you telling Riley about how serious your condition is?"

He nods, "Yeah I am."

She hugs him, "I'll be thinking of you okay. Even though I'll be working another shift."

Drew stares, "At least you're getting a lot of work."

Lauren shakes her head, "Dr. Mancini has me doing basics, and lots of it. Basically using every ounce of energy I have against me."

Drew sighs, "I'm sorry Lauren."

Lauren sighs, "He wants me to quit. But I'm not going out without a fight."

Riley walks up, "Hey you two. Laur you just now going to work?"

Lauren nods, "Yep. So I'll see you two later."

Lauren walks off.

Riley kisses Drew.

Drew smiles at her, "Let's go inside."

The two walk into their apartment.

WPK:

Ella is having a late lunch with her roommate Chase in her office.

Chase looks at her, "Aren't you lucky to have a roommate who can accommodate his schedule to fit your needs?"

She nods, "I'm so used to Lauren, who I barely saw. It's kind of nice."

He drinks his bottle of water, "So what's the news on Sweat pants?"

Ella nods, "She works at that health club. I've got a few moles on her."

He grins, "What about the redhead?"

Ella stares, "Violet? I thought that too. Violet is Sydney's daughter. It would make perfect sense for her to be the one working for Amanda..."

Chase stares, "But?"

Ella sighs, "But Violet isn't clever enough. She's fresh out of high school. She thinks wearing mall clothes is a nice look. You know the type."

He laughs, "She has a few T-shirts with surfboards and random dates on them?"

Ella smirks, "Not to mention shorts with writing on the behind."

Chase laughs, "Oh God."

Ella sits back, "Amanda wouldn't send someone in who's so oblivious."

He nods, "What about Tricia? Sweat pants."

Ella stares, "See her fashion sense is too pathetic. It's like she's trying to look like a guy. I'd put good money that it's all an act."

Chase nods, "Okay well why don't se go in to the hail of gunfire ourselves?"

Ella shakes her head, "You lost me."

He sits forward, "Let's go pay Sweat pants a visit."

Ella smiles.

She messages her assistant to forward her calls.

ULA:

Lauren is carrying a load of files down the hall.

She watches as her peers are preparing to scrub in on surgeries.

She continues in frustration.

Dr. Michael Mancini purposely runs into her.

She falls and drops the files.

He stares, "Yung!"

She sighs, "Dr. Mancini-"

He looks down at her, "These are important files, can you be this careless with them?"

Lauren shakes her head, "I'm sorry Dr. Mancini."

He shakes his head, "This is why you couldn't cut it on my team. You don't have enough patience, attention to detail, steady hand, or loyalty for that matter."

Lauren looks around as the rest of the staff stares at her getting berated.

She looks up.

Dr. Mancini gives off a smug grin.

He walks away.

Lauren picks up her stuff and continues to the desk.

Carmelina Mansion:

The residents are away from their home in the wealthy neighborhood.

David is walking around the hallways.

He texts his boss to let him know he's in.

David sees the miniature vase.

He grabs the case from his bag.

He gently picks up the vase and puts it inside.

David quietly zips up his bag.

Just as he relaxes, he hears the door open.

David's eyes widen and his heart races.

The man hollers at his wife from a distance, "I told you to grab the tickets! I told you a million times!"

She hollers back, "Don't yell at me in front of our son!"

He scoffs, "Just have a drink and shut your mouth for a minute.

David hears the man go upstairs.

He hides behind the wall as the wife heads into the kitchen to pour herself a glass of wine.

David tries to slowly back out.

The little boy walks out into the hallway.

He stares directly at David.

He doesn't make a sound.

David shushes him as he backs up.

David accidentally knocks over a lamp.

The husband shouts, "What the hell was that?"

The little boy runs into the kitchen.

David makes a run for it.

He can hear the family shuffling around behind him.

David smacks his head into a wall on his way out.

Apartment 7:

Drew and Riley sit together.

He looks at her, "I'm glad you had a good day."

She smiles, "Me too. So what should we do with the rest of it?"

He sighs, "I was hoping we could talk."

She stares, "Are you okay?"

He shakes his head, "No."

She stares, "Have you gotten worse? What's wrong?"

He stares, "I have gotten worse. I'm always getting worse Riley."

Riley stares at him in confusion.

He takes her hand, "I know we don't like to talk about it. But I need to know that you understand what is happening. At this point some of the damage that is being done, is irreversible."

She nods, "Okay."

He sighs, "I know we want so badly to stop Dr. Mancini from giving anymore patients that heart valve. But we need to accept that it won't change what's happening to me."

Riley nods, "Okay but once we make him aware of it, we can get research on how to reverse the damage."

Drew shakes his head, "You're not listening. I know you're not a doctor, but you have to understand what is going to happen. Riley I meant it when I told you I didn't know how long I had to live."

Riley shakes her head, "Let's not do this now."

He nods, "We have to."

She has tears in her eyes.

Drew holds both of her hands, "My condition is not going to get better. It's only getting worse. And we can't just take the valve out at this point. That would only make things worse. We have to ride it out."

Riley nods, "Then what?"

Drew runs his hand through her hair, "I wish I could marry you, give you children, play with grandchildren, buy a house, take vacations...."

Riley starts to cry.

He has tears in his eyes, "But I don't think that will ever happen. Time is precious, but it's not a friend of mine. I'll never be able to give you those things. All I can really give you... is eventually and inevitably a broken heart."

Riley sobs.

Drew holds her.

She gets up, "I need to use the bathroom."

Riley rushes out of the room.

Drew cries as he watches Riley walk away.

360 Health Club:

Chase and Ella walk around in their gym wear.

She looks at him, "Aren't gyms like church for gay guys?"

Chase looks around, "I don't know but it sure feels like heaven."

Ella laughs, "Indeed."

The two get on treadmills next to each other.

Tricia spots them and walks over.

Ella and Chase pretend not to notice her.

Tricia stares, "What's up?"

Ella looks at her, "Oh Tasha. Hi!"

Tricia nods, "It's Tricia."

Chase laughs, "Sorry."

Tricia looks at them, "Why are you here?"

Ella stares, "Well believe it or not, I don't wake up looking like this. It takes a lot of hard work and discipline to keep myself in shape."

Tricia looks at her, "You don't say."

Chase nods, "I'm an actor. So I'm nothing without a six pack."

Tricia laughs, "You're not going to get one on there."

Ella looks at Chase, "Listen to her. She knows what she's talking about."

Tricia stares, "What is this? Why are you suddenly being so polite? I was under the impression that I had at least another round of your cattiness."

Ella laughs, "That? That was just hazing."

Chase nods, "Yeah newbie. You should have seen what she did to me."

Tricia nods, "I'm sure."

Ella smiles, "Don't take it personally."

Tricia looks around, "I gotta get back to work. Let me know if you need anything."

Ella waves, "Okay."

Tricia walks away.

Ella scoffs, "What a bitch."

Chase laughs.

Apartment 6:

Violet sits in Jonah's apartment.

She is watching TV.

She sees him walking up through the window.

She turns it off and grabs the newspaper.

Jonah walks in, "Hey."

She looks at him, "Hey. Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a job or an apartment in LA?"

Jonah laughs, "I didn't know people still used newspapers for that."

She stares, "Oh... yeah."

He smiles, "Violet if you wanted to watch TV it's okay. I didn't expect you to find a job on the first day. I'm just glad that you're trying."

She sits up, "I guess it would be easier if I was like you."

He laughs, "I'd love to hear you explain that one. Because I could go on all night about how hard it is to be an aspiring filmmaker in LA."

She sighs, "You have a passion. You know what you want to do with your life. You probably can't imagine yourself doing anything else can you?"

Jonah shakes his head, "No I can't."

Violet smiles, "You're amazing Jonah. I'm so glad to see your dreams coming true."

He smiles, "You're a little ego booster aren't you?"

Violet smirks, "You act all flattered now. But once your movie comes out you'll have a big mansion and a million models chasing you around."

Jonah laughs, "That is every nerd's dream. But I just want to make my films."

She stares, "You're incredible."

He stands up, "Enough compliments. You're giving me a big head."

Jonah walks to the kitchen.

Violet stands up, "Let me make you something for dinner. I've got pretty good at cooking. I watched the food network and saw some stuff I wanted to try."

Jonah smiles, "How can I say no to that?"

Violet grins, "I love trying new things."

Jonah stares at her.

Violet walks past him into the kitchen.

Jonah nods, "How about we meet the gang at Coal later?"

She nods, "Sounds good."

Violet bends over to get a pan.

Jonah stares at her.

The night life begins in LA.

The clubs are filling up.

Everyone who's anyone is getting in.

Coal:

Another packed night at Coal.

It's quickly becoming one of LA's hottest spots.

Some of young Hollywood is mingling.

Chase sits in the VIP section.

David walks over, "Hey man. Where's El? I thought you two were joined at the hip?"

Chase laughs, "She's keeping an eye on some of her clients. Rumor has it, someone didn't wear panties tonight. Ella is laying down the law."

David laughs, "That's El."

Lauren walks over, "Hey. I finally got off."

The two stare at her.

She scoffs, "Work."

David laughs, "Glad you're here."

The two kiss.

She looks at his head, "What happened?"

He shakes his head, "I just bumped into a wall."

Lauren stares, "David..."

He shakes his head, "It's nothing."

Lauren sighs, "Okay."

David can tell she's not happy with him.

Tricia walks over, "Hey everyone."

David grins, "Welcome. Remember, my neighbors are always welcome in VIP."

Chase looks around, "Where are Riley and Drew?"

Lauren sighs, "I think they're busy."

David looks at Lauren.

Over by the entrance.

Violet and Jonah walk in together.

He looks at her, "Want to go over to VIP?"

Violet nods, "Later. For now... I really want to dance. Let's work off that dinner."

Violet takes Jonah's hand.

The two walk out to the dance floor.

Over back in VIP, Ella joins her friends.

David laughs, "You just missed it-"

Ella shakes her head, "No you just missed it. Look over there."

The gang looks to see Jonah grinding with Violet.

Lauren stares, "Wow."

Ella smiles, "This will be interesting."

Chase hollers, "Let's do shots!"

The neighbors all gather around.

Apartment 7:

Riley and Drew stay home.

They lay in bed together.

She looks at him, "Drew. I'm so sorry."

He stares, "Why are you sorry?"

She looks at him, "I was making it about myself. All I could think was how I was going to have to get through life without having you by my side."

He nods, "You've done it most of your life."

She shakes her head, "My life was confusing. I had no idea who I was back then. I don't even want to think about my life without you in it Drew."

He nods, "But you have to."

She stares, "No. What we need to do is live like every moment might be our last. Because it might."

Drew stares, "Okay."

She sighs, "What would you want to do if it was the end of the world?"

He laughs, "I don't know... go sky diving, mountain climbing..."

She laughs, "Something safer."

He stares, "Marry the woman I love."

Riley smiles.

Drew looks into her eyes.

Riley takes his hands, "Drew, I love you. A year and half ago I got married because I felt pressured. I was living a lie. I wasn't feeling what I'm feeling now. Do you feel it too?"

He grins, "Of course."

She puts her hands on his face, "Drew Pragin, will you marry me?"

Drew smiles, "Yes."

Riley smiles back.

The two lean in and kiss.

Apartment 9:

Lauren sits in the living room.

David walks inside, "Hey. You left early. Why didn't you talk to me?"

She sighs, "I just have a lot on my mind."

David walks to her, "What's wrong? Is it my Dad?"

Lauren looks down, "He's making my life hell at work. He's embarrassing me in front of the other doctors, he's treating me like scum. And there's nothing I can do."

David stares, "He can't get away with that."

She sighs, "I've never wanted to quit anything in my life but..."

David holds her, "Listen to me. You're not a quitter. That's not you."

She stares, "David I feel like the whole world is against me sometimes."

He shakes his head, "No it's not. Trust me okay?"

David holds Lauren close.

He knows he has to do something.

The sunny morning begins in LA.

Courtyard:

Drew and Riley stand out by the bar.

Lauren and David stand with them.

Ella and Chase are walking over.

Tricia walks out of her apartment.

Riley holler at her, "Tricia come here. It's announcement time."

Tricia walks over to the neighbors.

Jonah and Violet walk out after receiving text messages.

All the neighbors gather around.

Ella stares, "Some of us have to get to work Riley, and we don't all have school bells to let us know when we're running late."

Riley smiles, "Not even your attitude could ruin my day."

Drew kisses her.

Lauren looks at them, "What's the surprise?"

Drew smiles, "It's spontaneous so we haven't gotten everything together. But we're engaged."

Riley nods, "We're getting married."

Lauren smiles, "Oh my God!"

Lauren and Riley hug.

David pats Drew on the back, "Congratulations man."

Tricia smiles, "Congrats."

Ella whispers to Jonah, "Deja vu huh?"

Violet looks at Jonah's face.

He watches as his ex fiance announces her new engagement.

Violet rubs his back.

She smiles.

David looks around, "I'd love to stick around but I need to go to the club. See you guys later."

Riley takes Lauren's hand, "I have so much to plan."

Jonah looks at Drew.

Drew nods at him.

Jonah turns around and walks away.

ULA:

Dr. Michael Mancini sits at his desk.

He is looking down.

He hears his door open up.

He scoffs, "You'll be sorry for forgetting to knock."

David walks in, "No I think you're the one who's about to be sorry Dad."

Michael looks up, "What the hell are you doing here?"

David smiles, "Just felt like seeing how you were doing."

David walks around the office."

Michael stands, "You listen to me. Either you leave, or I will have you thrown out and then I'll take my anger out on that little girlfriend of yours."

David stares, "As if you could make it worse."

Michael laughs, "Oh believe me I could. Just ask the last people who used to live in your building."

David walks towards him, "I could make things a lot worse for you. Knock off your crap with Lauren, or you'll be hearing from my lawyer."

Michael scoffs, "About what?"

David looks at him, "Getting custody of my son. We both know that Noah is biologically mine from when I slept with Vanessa. So not only would I get custody of your son, but you would have to explain to the entire medical community that your wife slept with your other son and got knocked up with your grandson."

Michael stares at David.

Hart

Another sunny morning

Warm LA weather

Growing tension at 4616 Melrose Place

Apartment 4:

Chase Matthews walks around his room in his boxer briefs.

His room is covered in different outfits.

Finally he makes his selection.

After doing his hair he walks out to the living room.

Ella Simms is pacing.

He stares, "El, what's up? I thought you'd be at work by now."

She sighs, "I've never been late before. But I'm thinking of a new route to take. I'm honestly this close to just moving our offices somewhere. Unfortunately that is not within my power."

Chase looks at her, "Okay. Slow down roomy. What's up?"

She nods, "Amanda."

He shakes his head, "Amanda is locked up."

Ella nods, "Doesn't mean she can't reach out from behind the bars and strangle me."

Chase looks at her, "What am I missing?"

Ella looks at him, "I have some feelers at where she's staying. Just people sort of keeping an eye on her for me. I know it sounds crazy but she would do the same thing. And I think she is."

Chase stares, "What do you mean?"

Ella nods, "I feel like every step I take there is some big wall placed in front of me. Amanda somehow manages to stay one step ahead of me. She's out to get me."

He sighs, "Any chance you're just being paranoid?"

Ella shakes her head, "No I'm not. And I wouldn't be surprised if it was someone in this building."

He laughs, "You should hear yourself. Come on Ella we are friends with everyone."

She sighs, "What about Riley and Drew? Or the new girl?"

Chase nods, "Sweat pants?"

Ella nods, "Maybe her horrible wardrobe is a facade planted by Amanda. You never know."

Ella and Chase peak out the window into the courtyard.

They both make unpleased faces when they see Tricia.

Courtyard:

Tricia walks out in shorts, a T-shirt and jacket.

She has her gym bag with her.

Jonah passes her as he goes to his apartment, "Hey Tricia. Going to the gym?"

She nods, "Yep. Or work as I like to call it."

He looks at her, "Oh that's right. You work at a gym. That's awesome. Maybe someday you can help me turn my belly into a 6-pack. What do you think?"

She laughs, "Yeah man. Come by sometime. I work at 360 Health Club on Hart."

He grins, "Sounds good."

She stares, "You just get home?"

He nods, "Yeah pulled an all nighter. Who would think making a movie would be so difficult?"

She laughs, "I wouldn't know. I gotta run. See you."

Tricia jogs off.

Jonah smiles as he watches her leave.

Ella and Chase step out of their apartment.

Ella hollers, "Jonah. Pick your jaw up off the ground."

He turns and looks at her, "Good morning to you too El."

Ella and Chase exit the courtyard.

Apartment 6:

Jonah walks up to his door and notices it's unlocked.

Jonah looks around.

He slowly opens the door and walks in.

He can tell someone has been inside.

He grabs a bat that he keeps in the closet.

Jonah lowers his voice and hollers, "Anyone here?"

Jonah walks over to his bed.

He stops and stares as he sees someone laying in it.

He looks at the long bright red hair, "Sydney?..."

She turns around.

He sees Sydney's daughter Violet staring back at him.

Jonah is in shock.

Apartment 6:

Jonah stares at Violet.

She sits up, "Jonah..."

He scoffs, "Oh my God. Violet what the hell are you doing here?"

She sighs, "Please, please don't be angry."

He shakes his head, "You are sleeping in my bed! You're the one who's been in my apartment. You've had me paranoid all week. I thought I was going crazy!"

She shakes her head, "I'm so sorry Jonah. I never meant for that."

He stares, "What the hell did you mean for then?"

She sighs, "I didn't have anywhere else to go. And I used to live here. You were hardly even here because of the movie so I didn't think it was a big deal."

Jonah nods, "Big deal. Very, very big deal. Breaking and entering."

She looks down, "I'm so sorry Jonah."

He stares, "I don't understand. I thought you rode off into the sunset with Auggie. You finally got away from this place that brought you bad memories. Why did you come back?"

She looks at him, "Things didn't work out with Auggie... and I had no where else to go. I don't have a family to go home to Jonah. I have nothing."

He notices she's undressed, "Well why don't you get dressed and I'll be over there."

She sighs, "My clothes are in the laundry downstairs...."

He grabs a shirt, "Here..."

She takes it.

Jonah turns around.

Violet notices he can see her in the mirror and purposely makes sure he sees everything.

Jonah tries to look away but watches as Violet dresses.

360 Health Club:

Tricia is at the gym.

A man walks over, "You Tricia?"

She nods, "Yep that's me. Am I working with you?"

He nods, "I'm Ty. I told them to give me some hot chick but damn. You're off the charts."

She nods, "Yeah... let's get to work."

The two walk over to the weights.

She starts to set it up for him.

He folds his arms and smirks at her.

She tries to ignore him.

She nods, "Okay. I'll spot you. Let's see what you got big man."

Ty smiles, "I'd like to see what you got."

Ty lies down and puts his hands on the bars.

She claps her hands together, "Okay. Let's go."

He smirks, "I like the view.

He looks up at her breasts above him.

Tricia shakes her head, "Knock it off."

He looks at her, "Come on. You think you can distract guys like that and not have them react? A girl like you only comes to gyms to get hit on."

She scoffs, "Excuse me?"

He sits up, "Come on. I work out enough. Why don't you show me the faculty locker rooms?"

He rubs her thigh.

Tricia grabs his hand and twist it.

He whines in pain, "Ah!"

She looks at him, "Touch me again, and I'll go for your crotch next time."

Everyone in the gym is staring.

ULA:

Michael is in his office.

Lauren walks in, "You wanted to see me Dr. Mancini?"

He nods, "Yes take a seat."

Lauren has her recorder hidden in her folders she's carrying.

He looks at her, "You said I could confide things in you right? I mean I know I'm your superior so you kind of look up to me and have to say things-"

She sighs, "Dr. Mancini. I meant it. You can tell me anything."

He sits back, "It's tough being a doctor. I mean tougher than you probably realize Yung."

She nods, "Of course."

He sighs, "And sometimes we make mistakes. We trust people we shouldn't. We let little things that we wouldn't even notice slip past us."

She nods, "Everyone makes mistakes. We're human beings."

He stands, "Yeah but some of us make more mistakes than others. Wouldn't you agree?"

She looks at him, "I suppose so."

He stares at her, "Do you ever make mistakes Yung?"

She nods, "Of course."

He starts to walk around, "Like what."

She clears her throat, "Well trusting Dr. Drew Pragin for one. He fooled me into thinking he was being honest but at the end of the day he could have jeopardized your career."

He looks at her, "I agree. But sometimes we let the most little mistakes ruin our lives. You know?"

She looks at him, "Dr. Mancini if this is about the heart valve... you can trust me. If there was some mistake you made then we can discuss it."

He starts to walk towards her, "Why the sudden change?"

Lauren gets nervous.

He looks at her, "You just said Drew made it up. He wanted to ruin my career. Sometimes we let the smallest of mistakes ruin our lives?"

Michael grabs the recorder.

He turns it off.

She stares in shock.

He smiles, "Consider this your small mistake. And consider your life... ruined."

Lauren stares at Michael in shock and confusion.

Apartment 6:

Jonah and Violet sit on the couch.

He looks at her, "Okay, I gotta ask you a question. And no offense. But of all the people here, why would you come to my place? I made it pretty clear I..."

She sighs, "Hated me?"

He shakes his head, "I was going to say feared. Horrified."

She looks at him, "I am kind of socially awkward. I come off as creepy and I come on too strong. But Jonah I'm just a girl who's lost."

He stares, "Yeah."

She looks around, "Kind of like Ally Sheedy in the Breakfast Club."

He laughs, "Nice reference."

She sighs, "I'll be honest... I would sometimes go through your movie collection. Every movie you have is amazing. I guess that's little compared to the fact I was staying here though."

He nods, "Actually I like that. I always begged Riley to watch every movie I had. I like to discuss films with everyone, until it gets annoying. Even after that."

Violet laughs, "I finally saw Citizen Kane!"

Jonah stares, "You never saw it?"

She nods, "It's amazing! So is Casablanca. But it wasn't as romantic as I expected."

Jonah shakes his head, "That's a common misconception."

She smiles, "You're so smart Jonah... I know this just keeps getting creepier. But I saw some of your work. You're an incredible artist with the camera. You made me fall in love with film."

Jonah laughs, "My ego is off the charts right now."

She sighs, "Well once your film gets released you'll have millions of people telling you the same thing. And my words will be nothing but a cameo in the movie that is your life."

Jonah shakes his head, "I don't think so."

Violet looks at the clock, "I should probably go find somewhere to sleep tonight. I'm sorry again Jonah-"

He stands, "Wait. You know... one more night wouldn't kill me. Would it?"

She laughs, "You're a jerk."

He laughs, "A jerk you've been living off of!"

The two laugh together.

It starts to get dark in LA

360 Health Club:

Tricia goes back behind the front desk after her shifts are done.

The manager walks out, "Tricia. Can I speak with you?"

She nods, "Yeah."

The two walk away.

He looks at her, "I heard about what happened earlier."

She sighs, "Don't worry I'm fine I can take care of myself. But I appreciate-"

He shakes his head, "I'm not worried about you Tricia. Do you have any idea who that was that you were assaulting out there? Seriously."

She scoffs, "Some pig!"

He nods, "That pig is one of our best members."

Tricia stares, "Are you serious right now?"

He looks at her, "You need to understand something, we didn't hire you because of your personality or your looks. We hired you because of your talent. So I don't want to hear about anything except your skills."

She stares, "You are really making this out to be my fault."

He nods, "If you don't like it.... go back to the east coast. Not everyone is cut out for LA."

He walks away.

A frustrated Tricia wants to punch the wall.

Apartment 9:

David is on the phone with McKellan.

He stands outside his door, "Yeah... I'll take care of it. I need to get something from my place. I'll call you in a little while. Fine-."

McKellan hangs up.

David walks inside.

Lauren is on the couch.

He stares, "Hey you're home early."

She sighs, "Yeah I am."

He walks towards her, "Hey. Tell me. What's going on?"

She is fighting tears.

He sits, "Lauren."

She shakes her head, "David..."

He puts his arm around her, "Talk to me."

She looks at him, "Your father... he kicked me off his team and he wants to try and kick me out of the program. My medical career might be over."

David shakes his head, "What because of me? He can't do that. We won't let him."

Lauren sighs, "David it's not you. I'm so sorry I kept something from you. I'm so sorry."

David shakes his head, "What?"

Lauren nods, "I've been trying to prove that Dr. Mancini's valve is leaking those toxic chemicals that cause strokes and other complications. I've been pretending to get close to him to get information."

David stares, "Why?"

She sighs, "For Drew and Riley. Drew is so passionate about this... because he was given one of the valve's and he doesn't know how long he has to live."

David turns, "Oh my God. Oh no."

She nods, "I promised I wouldn't tell. I'm so sorry."

He puts his arms around her, "Don't apologize. Lauren I understand."

Lauren cries, "I let you down. Now I have to go tell them that I let them down. Then I have to call my Dad and tell him that let my family down. I let everyone down David."

He looks at her, "No. I'm going to be with you now. Don't shut me out Laur."

The two hold each other.

Courtyard:

Ella arrives home.

She sees Tricia getting her mail.

Ella begins walking faster.

She pretends to stumble and falls into Tricia.

Ella shouts, "Oh sorry!"

Tricia's mail falls.

Ella jumps to help pick them up.

She looks through to see if she recognizes anything.

Ella smiles, "So sorry."

Tricia nods, "Mmhmm."

Ella looks at her, "I get distracted easily."

Tricia looks at her, "I bet."

Ella stares, "It must be nice to have a job that doesn't require you to wear make up."

Tricia scoffs, "Listen Barbie... I'm not in the mood for your backhanded compliments. So why don't you walk your flat chested, blonde ass over to your place before I show you what backhanded really means."

Ella smirks, "Isn't it a little late to be taking testosterone?"

Tricia shakes her head, "I am about 10 seconds away from throwing you into that pool."

Ella laughs, "You're even classier than I imagined."

She begins to walk away.

Tricia grabs her, "I've had a really bad day. So I suggest you wipe that smirk off your face before I do."

Ella pulls away, "You just made a big mistake. I'm not someone you want to cross."

Tricia scoffs, "Whatever."

Tricia and Ella both walk back to their apartments.

Apartment 7:

Lauren and David are in Drew and Riley's apartment.

Drew looks at them, "So David knows now?"

David sighs, "She had to tell me man. And I'm really sorry."

Drew nods, "It's okay. Honestly I'm not that bad. I just have been feeling it a lot more recently and the stress is not helping me."

David looks at him, "I hate that my father is responsible."

Riley looks at Lauren, "I'm so sorry. I can't believe Michael is doing this to you. We can't let him just destroy your career because of us."

Lauren sighs, "We couldn't stop him from giving those valves to people."

Drew looks at her, "You tried. You sacrificed a lot and you should be proud. I really appreciate everything you've done Lauren. But you need to worry about yourself now."

Riley takes Drew's hand.

The two smile at each other.

David grins, "You two are great together you know that?"

Riley smiles, "I agree."

David nods, "You're lucky to have each other."

Riley looks at him, "It's going to be rough but Drew and I will get through this together. He's a strong man and nothing is taking him down."

David smiles.

Lauren stares at Drew.

Drew notices but looks away.

Apartment 4:

Chase walks inside.

He hollers, "El, you home?"

She hollers back, "I'm in the tub."

Chase walks into the bathroom.

Ella is in a bubble bath.

He stares, "Bubble bath but no candles. Those are signs of a stress overload."

She sighs, "You read me like a book sometimes.

He sits on the counter, "I'm your best friend now aren't I?"

She grins, "Well Lauren has been busy a lot. And who else is there?"

He looks at her, "So what's up?"

She nods, "It has to be Tricia. That woman is nuts! I accidentally bumped into her and she practically tried to throw me into the pool."

He stares, "Was it really an accident?"

Ella sits back, "God you know me."

He laughs, "I'll leave you alone. Goodnight."

She stares, "Chase?"

He turns.

She stands up, "Are you sure you're gay?"

He stares at her soapy naked body, "If I wasn't... it would be obvious right now."

She sighs, "Damn."

Chase laughs, "You're crazy."

Chase walks out.

Apartment 6:

Jonah is sleeping on the couch.

He allowed Violet to take his bed.

Violet hears Jonah snoring quietly.

She then gets up and walks over to him.

Violet stands over him and watches him sleep peacefully.

Violet smiles.

She pulls up a chair very slowly.

She takes a seat.

Violet pulls her legs up and sits criss cross in her chair.

Jonah's chest goes up and down as he breathes.

Violet smiles as she watches him sleep.

Courtyard:

It's a late quiet night at Melrose Place.

Drew is walking around the pool.

Lauren sees him standing outside and comes out.

She says his name, "Drew..."

He turns and looks up at her, "Hey. What you doing up so late?"

She walks down the steps, "I couldn't sleep so I figured I would eventually see you around here too. I know it's hard for you to sleep anyway with your condition."

He sighs, "Yeah well."

Lauren walks towards him, "Does Riley know?"

He stares, "I don't know."

Lauren crosses her arms, "Uh-huh? Does she know about the things that are happening in your body?"

Drew laughs, "She's no doctor."

Lauren sighs, "Does she know that your organs are being compromised and that you are getting weaker. Drew does she know that even if we take down Mancini... it's probably too late to reverse your damage."

Drew stares, "Why are you doing this?"

Lauren looks at him, "You are my friend. But so is Riley. You can't let her be in denial Drew. Stop letting her think that she is going to have children with you or buy a house with you."

Drew starts to cry.

Lauren cries, "Drew I'm so sorry. It's killing me to see this happen to you. But we aren't doing Riley any favors by keeping her in the dark."

Drew shakes his head, "I love her Lauren. And loving her makes this even harder. I don't want us to be separated. We haven't had enough time yet. It's not right."

Lauren shakes her head, "I know."

Drew keeps shaking his head.

Lauren walks over and puts her arms around him.

Drew cries with Lauren.

The sun rises and the morning begins at Melrose Place.

Courtyard:

Tricia steps outside of her apartment.

She looks across and sees Ella walking out as well.

They both stare at each other as they realize that their schedules are similar, thus they will be seeing a lot of each other around the pool.

David and Lauren walk out of their apartment in swim wear.

Ella looks up, "Hey. Are you two skipping work today?"

David laughs, "Something like that."

Ella stares, "Impressive. I never got this girl to take off work."

Lauren laughs, "I just got some time off today. I'm going in later."

David and Lauren walk down the steps.

Drew and Riley step out of their apartment together.

They wave at their neighbors.

Violet walks out of Jonah's apartment.

Everyone turns and stares.

Tricia and Drew each look around as they notice everyone else being alarmed.

Riley stares, "Oh my God."

Ella shows her fake smile, "Violet.... what are you doing here?"

Jonah steps out of his apartment, "Hey.... everyone."

David smiles, "Wow."

Drew looks at Riley, "Who is that?"

Riley nods, "Violet. She used to live here."

Drew whispers, "The crazy chick?"

Riley nudges him.

Chase steps outside, "What's going on?"

Ella smiles, "Well Tricia, Chase, Drew, this is Violet. She lived here before all of you moved in. Her mother was Sydney the former landlord who ended up floating face down in that pool."

Tricia stares, "Wait what?"

Violet turns away.

Chase whispers to Ella, "The crazy chick?"

Ella nods.

Jonah looks around, "Everyone. Violet is just staying at my place for a while it's not big deal. Let's all mind our own business for once."

Ella walks off to her car.

Chase goes back to his apartment, as do Riley and Drew.

Tricia looks at David and Lauren, "Did someone die in this pool?"

David sighs, "Just two that we know of."

Tricia shakes her head and walks away in shock.

Violet smiles at Jonah for standing up for her.

WPK:

Ella is in her office.

One of her assistants walks in.

Ella looks at him, "Good timing. I need you to take care of a few things."

He nods, "Is it the Dominic Graves problem?"

She shakes her head, "Oh no. Crawl before you walk. I have a simpler task for you. But very important nonetheless."

He takes out his blackberry, "Okay. I'm ready."

Ella smiles, "Find out everything about Tricia Owens."

He nods, "Is she the newest Real Housewife?"

Ella shakes her head, "She's a personal trainer at a local gym."

He stares, "What?"

Ella nods, "You heard me. Forward me everything you can find before you go to lunch."

He nods, "Of course."

He walks out of her office.

Ella sits back.

She smiles to herself.

Flower

Early morning in LA.

People are waking up and getting out.

Ladies are slipping on their Manolo's.

The busy day in the work world of LA is beginning.

Courtyard:

Riley kneels down around the bar.

She is attempting to pick up the broken glass.

Drew looks at her, "Be careful. I'm gonna go get something."

Ella walks out of her apartment and walks over, "Riley? Is it possible that you have gotten even more clumsy then you already are? Impressive."

Riley smirks, "Good morning Ella. I was wondering if maybe you were responsible for this?"

Ella scoffs, "Me?"

Riley stands, "We all saw how wasted you were last night."

She shakes her head, "I don't get 'wasted' Riley. And I have better things to do then make a mess out here in the courtyard. In case you haven't heard, I'm running WPK."

Riley stares, "And in case you haven't heard? I don't care."

Ella looks at her, "See if I could have fun teaching the alphabet to children then I would do that, but I need something more challenging."

Drew walks out, "Hey now. You two playing nice?"

Ella smiles, "Why don't you ask the school teacher?"

Drew looks at her, "It kills me to break up a catfight between two chicks but don't you have to get to work Ella?"

Riley nods, "See Ella, at least when I come back from my job, I have someone waiting for me."

Ella gives off a smirk and walks away.

Drew and Riley kiss.

As Ella walks out of the courtyard she passes a woman in a tank top and sweats.

Ella stops and stares at her outfit, "No comment."

Ella walks away.

The woman rolls her eyes as she enters Melrose Place.

WPK:

Ella arrives at WPK.

One of her assistants walks up, "Good morning Ms. Simms."

Ella smiles, "Good morning indeed."

She nods, "I emailed you about the Jasper Barns situation."

Ella sighs, "I already emailed you back. You didn't receive a company blackberry so that you could only check emails on the computer."

She sighs, "I'm so sorry Ms. Simms."

Ella shakes her head, "Just don't let it happen again or you will be replaced."

She stares at Ella, "Oh one more thing."

Ella turns and looks at her, "Yes?"

She nods, "You have a visitor. And she is demanding to wait outside your office."

Ella turns and looks up to see Ciara from the night club last night looking back at her.

Courtyard:

The woman in sweats walks around the pool.

She looks at the beautiful building in front of her.

Riley and Drew finally notice her.

Riley smiles, "Can I help you?"

She stares, "I'm looking for the managers of the building."

Drew nods, "That would be us. Oh are you the new tenant?"

She nods, "Tricia Owens. I'm moving into Apartment 1."

Drew nods, "That's my old place. I'll go get the key and I'll be right back."

Riley walks over, "Welcome to Melrose Place."

Tricia nods, "Thanks. But I think your Barbie neighbor over there already welcomed me enough for everyone."

Riley smiles, "Ah well Ella does not speak for the whole building. Don't mind her she spends most of her time at work anyway. A bit of a workaholic."

Tricia sighs, "I never cared for women like her. Sometimes I think LA is the epitome of everything I despise in this world."

Riley stares at her, "Oh..."

Tricia looks around, "It's a nice place."

Riley nods, "Yeah, Drew and I manage the building since Jane can't be here all the time. She's our second landlord since I've lived here."

Tricia looks at her, "What happened to the first one?"

Riley stares, "Uh..."

Drew walks out, "Got the key."

Tricia throws out a weak smile.

Apartment 1:

Drew and Riley show Tricia the apartment.

Tricia looks around, "Very nice. Looks bigger than on the virtual tour actually."

Drew nods, "So you haven't seen it in person yet?"

Tricia looks at him, "No. I needed to find an apartment before I got here. I signed the papers the second I arrived. I hate hotel rooms."

Drew stares, "So where you from."

She nods, "New York."

Riley smiles, "That's awesome. Jonah and I studied at NYU."

Tricia stares, "Jonah?"

Drew looks at Riley.

Riley nods, "My ex fiance. He lives in Apartment 6. He's a film maker actually. What do you do?"

Drew smiles as he watches Riley switch subjects.

Tricia nods, "I'm a trainer. LA is probably one of the best places to work in my business. Hoping to build up a lot of clients in the next few months."

Drew looks at her, "That's awesome. Well there are a lot of different careers in the building: doctors, school teacher, club owner, publicist, film maker. It's a fun environment."

Tricia nods, "Of course. Well thanks for letting me in. I'd like to get settled in now if you don't mind."

Drew nods, "Oh of course."

Riley smiles, "If you need anything let us know. Welcome to the building."

Drew and Riley walk out.

Tricia looks around her apartment.

WPK:

Ella walks up the steps.

She grabs her by the arm, "Clara, what are you doing here?"

Ciara scoffs, "Ciara. My name is Ciara."

Ella sighs, "I'm sorry. But seriously what are you doing here? How did you even know where I work?"

Ciara nods, "You babbled about it when you were drunk. I almost thought you were exaggerating but you do run the place here don't you?"

Ella nods, "I don't remember saying anything about this. But you still haven't answered my first question."

Ciara looks at her, "I didn't get your number and I wanted to see you again."

Ella sighs, "No offense but if I wanted to give you my number then I would have."

Ciara stares, "So what was last night?"

Many of the employees are beginning to stare.

Ella sighs, "It was nothing."

Ciara scoffs, "That was nothing to you? Seriously?"

Ella looks at her, "Would you keep your voice down?"

Ciara looks at her, "You didn't care about me keeping my voice down when you had your hands all over me at the club last night did you Ella?"

Many employees begin giggling.

Ella grabs her by the arm, "Don't you dare embarrass me with your melodrama."

Ciara nods, "You're a slut."

Ella looks at her, "I never promised you anything. I wanted to have fun and so we did. I have a million things going on right now I don't need another one."

Ciara stares, "You can't just erase me Ella."

Ella smiles, "I sure as hell can. Trust me."

Ciara wipes a tear from her face.

Ella looks at her, "You walk out of here quietly or I will have security remove you and possibly have you thrown in jail. Your choice. But I don't suggest you go with the latter."

Ciara nods, "I'm going. But trust me, I am far from gone."

Ciara walks away.

A frustrated Ella watches her exit.

Paramount Studios:

Jonah is in the middle of a meeting.

One of the films producers sits at the desk.

Jonah is pacing, "This isn't right."

He sits back, "Jonah we told you there would be some changes made."

Jonah nods, "Yeah. I thought you meant character names, settings, minor lines, at worst I imagined changing the race of the characters."

He shakes his head, "Actually the studio likes that your lead characters aren't the white, blue-eyed characters you see in other movies. The title itself is no big deal."

Jonah scoffs, "No big deal? Living in Reverse is the title! Hands down."

He sighs, "The company has purchased your film and wants to change the title. Love Backwards is on the table right now. We already have a few ideas on how to incorporate it into the trailers."

Jonah stares, "This isn't a romantic comedy. The romance is only a part of his journey."

The producer sighs, "Eh, we need something we can package Jonah. Romantic comedies sell."

Jonah shakes his head, "So what? My film is going to be shaped into a typical romantic comedy. Why don't we just cast J.Lo as the female lead?"

He stares, "Jonah. Just be happy your film is getting made. You get to direct it, and you're getting paid. Isn't that all that matters?"

Jonah stares back at him.

Chaya:

People are enjoying meals at this LA restaurant.

David Breck is for some reason dressed as a valet in front.

His name tag says Chuck.

An older man parks his car in front of the restaurant.

His young girlfriend sits in the passenger seat.

He gets out as David opens the door.

The man drops the keys in his hand, "Don't scratch it or I'll rip your nuts off and mail them to your parents."

David stares at him through his sunglasses.

The girlfriend laughs.

The two walk into the restaurant.

David hops in the car and drives through the parking lot.

He quietly takes of in the car.

He takes his glasses off and throws them out.

David gets on his phone, "Hey. I'm on my way... yeah it's nice. I'll drop it by on my way home. But McKellan... I can't keep doing this it's too risky. Maybe it's time we-"

David is hung up on.

He scoffs, "Bastard."

David drives down the road.

ULA:

Dr. Michael Mancini is at his desk in his office.

There is a knock at the door.

He hollers, "Come in."

Lauren walks in, "Dr. Mancini."

He looks up, "Yung. You still here?"

She nods, "I'm on my way out. Hopefully getting some sleep for a change."

Michael nods, "Just wait. Eventually you'll get to the point where you don't even need sleep anymore. It just becomes a pain when you try."

Lauren sighs, "I'm getting there sir."

Michael looks at her, "Something you want Yung? Or can I expect you to start chatting about the weather?"

She looks at him, "Well I wanted to know how you were doing. I know it's around the time of Vanessa's birthday... this must be hard for you."

Michael looks at her, "You know you're the first person to say anything to me."

She sighs, "She was your wife. I know she killed Sydney but I know Syd could provoke people. Anyway none of it changes the fact that you lost someone."

Michael stares, "I miss her everyday. I really thought that marriage would last, maybe it would have but we'll never know."

Lauren looks at him, "I know our relationship is professional but I want you to know that you can talk to me about things and it will always be confidential."

He looks at her, "You trying to kiss my ass Yung? Smart girl."

Lauren smiles, "Thank you."

He nods, "But that's enough for today. Get some rest."

She nods, "See you sir."

Lauren walks out.

She turns off her tape recorder she was hiding, "Damn."

Lauren walks away.

The sun goes down and night life is unleashed in LA

Coal:

One of LA's hottest night clubs is packed.

The neighbors are all gathered together.

David has drinks brought over.

He puts his arm around Jonah, "You okay man?"

Jonah looks as Riley sits on Drew's lap.

Jonah nods, "I'm okay."

Tricia walks over, "These my neighbors?"

David smiles, "Nice to meet you. Welcome to Coal. I hope you enjoy it. My neighbors get the best treatment. Trust me."

Chase laughs, "Nice to welcome another newbie. It really is an awesome building."

Tricia nods, "Thanks."

David starts handing out shots.

Ella walks over, "Sorry I'm late. Where is the new neighbor?"

Tricia waves.

Ella talks through her smile, "Ah... sweats girl."

Tricia nods, "Nice to meet you Barbie."

Ella takes her shot.

David laughs, "We're waiting for everyone."

Ella nods, "Then you better give me another shot."

Lauren walks over, "Hey."

David kisses her, "You made it."

Lauren laughs, "Who needs sleep?"

David looks at her, "Work okay?"

She nods, "It was work."

She gestures to Riley and Drew letting them know she didn't get any information.

Tricia and Lauren shake hands.

David smiles, "Well Tricia welcome to LA. The land of young Hollywood, plastic, tan, and where women can wear bikini's all year round!"

Drew laughs, "Here here."

Riley nudges him.

Ella looks at Tricia, "Don't let that pressure you to dress more feminine."

Tricia smirks, "It won't."

The neighbors take their shots.

The night is filled with dancing, shots and partying.

Cabs arrive later to bring them home to Melrose Place.

Apartment 6:

Later that night.

Jonah arrives back at his apartment.

He stumbles inside.

Jonah looks around.

He can tell something is different but isn't sure what.

He then sees a glass of water on the table.

Jonah knows he hasn't made a glass of water all day.

He looks around at his empty apartment with confusion.

Apartment 7:

Drew and Riley walk inside.

Riley is laughing, "You're so drunk."

He shakes his head, "No, Babe that's you."

She looks at him, "We both drank."

He shakes his head, "Nah. I didn't drink too much. Once everyone else got drunk they hardly noticed that I was sober."

She stares, "Oh God. I'm so sorry... you're heart... Damn it."

He looks at her, "It's okay. I just need to be careful sometimes."

She looks at him, "Yes you do. Because I love you. I love everything about you."

She kisses him.

He smiles, "I love everything about you too."

She shakes her head, "No I love everything. I love your lips."

She kisses his lips and begins to work her way down.

Riley keeps kissing, "Your neck, your chest... your abs...."

Drew begins to smile, "You drive me crazy Riley Richmond.

She stands up, "You're the best guy in the whole world. Let me remind you of that."

Riley takes off her top.

She leads Drew into the bedroom.

She throws him down on the bed and begins taking his clothes off.

He laughs, "Slow down.

She looks at him with her drunk eyes, "Promise me you'll never leave..."

Drew sits up and kisses Riley.

The two lay down and undress.

A new day begins as LA wakes up to a sunny morning.

Coal:

David is walking around.

The staff is cleaning up.

He looks around, "Sometimes I swear we might as well not clean it. No one can even tell at night and by morning the place is a mess again."

He hears footsteps behind him.

McKellan walks in, "Now you don't want health inspectors to hear that."

David turns, "Hey. What's up?"

David walks to his office.

McKellan follows, "Just checking on my man. I was impressed with your steal yesterday. I've been trying to get that ride for weeks."

David sighs, "I know what I'm doing."

McKellan nods, "That's why I can't lose you David. You're valuable."

David walks over, "That's it. I'm done. Find someone else to do your dirty work."

McKellan back hands him.

David's staff looks over.

McKellan looks at him, "Don't you ever disrespect me. You understand? Or you, and your little girlfriend will be as good as dead. You understand?"

McKellan walks away.

David holds his face as he walks into his office.

WPK:

Ella walks into the building.

She stops when she sees Ciara chatting up the employees.

Ciara goes on about her night with Ella.

Ella walks over, "What are you doing here?"

Ciara stares, "See. She has anger issues, I'm telling you."

Ella grabs her by the arm.

Ciara smiles, "Ooh someone is rough."

Ella looks at her, "You stay the hell away from my work."

Ciara looks at her, "You can keep me away from the building. But you can't keep away from your career. I'll bad mouth you all over town. You'll be a laughing stock."

Ella stares, "What do you want?"

Ciara smiles, "What does anyone in LA want? Cash."

Ella grabs her checkbook, "You disgusting little bitch."

Ella writes out a check.

Ciara smirks.

Ella rips it out, "If I see you again... your life in LA will be over."

Ciara takes the check, "Goodbye Ella. Nice knowing you."

Ciara walks out of the building.

Ella storms off to her office.

Women's Correctional Facility:

Amanda Woodward is in line for the payphone.

Amanda gets on and calls a number.

She waits, "It's me... How do you think I am? Cut the small talk. How is the progress on Ella?... That's it? No that's not good enough. That girl crossed me and she needs to pay for it.... No you listen to me. You are not living in the same building as her so that you can hang out at the pool. I hired you to ruin Ella Simm's life. Don't forget what's at stake."

Sunset

It's morning in West Hollywood.

The stores are filled.

Streets are busy.

And spirits seem high at 4616 Melrose Place.

Courtyard:

Ella Simms lies in her pool chair next to her new roommate Chase floating beside her.

Ella sips her drink, "What did people do outside before pools?"

Chase sighs, "I don't know and I don't care."

Ella lifts up her sunglasses, "Obviously it wasn't to watch roommates hooking up a few feet away."

David and Lauren are holding each other and kissing in the pool.

Ella splashes water at them with her foot, "Hey! Take it inside."

David splashes her back, "Jealous?"

Ella laughs, "Jealous? Of what the fact that you took my best friend off to stole my roommate?"

Lauren smiles, "Aww El, you miss me?"

Ella sighs, "I did. Until I met Chase at the gym. He is by far the future of acting in Hollywood."

Chase nods, "I complimented her outfit and we became fast friends."

Ella nods, "Gay men have good taste."

Drew and Riley walk over holding hands.

Drew nods, "Hey straight men have good taste too. I for one have good taste in women."

Drew kisses Riley.

Ella rolls her eyes.

Chase smiles, "You are adorable."

Ella splashes him.

He looks at her, "What?"

She lays back in her chair.

David looks at Drew, "So how is the job search going? Post-ULA."

Drew sighs, "Uh. I'm taking it easy right now. Riley's been great."

David nods, "Well if you ever want a job at Coal just let me know."

Drew nods, "Thanks man."

Riley and Lauren stare at each other.

Drew turns away, "I forgot something in the apartment I'll be right back."

Riley follows him.

The neighbors proceed to enjoy the pool.

Apartment 7:

Riley and Drew walk back into their apartment.

Drew sighs, "I feel like such a loser."

Riley shakes her head, "Why?"

He scoffs, "Why? Maybe because I'm living off you right now. My medical career is over thanks to Michael Mancini. And I look like a pathetic excuse for a man."

Riley sighs, "If they knew you were sick-"

Drew shakes his head, "It would make me feel worse."

She takes his hands, "What happened to the guy I know? The guy who didn't give a damn what other people thought about him. The guy I fell in love with."

Drew smiles at her, "I know."

She kisses him, "I do love you Drew."

He grins, "I love you too. I was really hoping you'd just walk away when I told you I was dying. But you stood by me and I love you for that."

Riley stares, "I'm with you. You're everything to me."

The two hug.

He sighs, "You're everything to me too."

She sighs, "Just promise me that you aren't giving up."

He shakes his head, "Never. Never."

Riley wipes her tears, "Good. Because we are sticking to our plan remember?"

He nods, "The plan."

She sighs, "It's going to work. And then everything will start to fall into place."

Drew runs his fingers through her hair, "I just don't want you getting your hopes up-"

She moves his hand, "Well I am. Because I know you're going to get through this."

He looks down.

She nudges his head back up.

The two smile at each other.

She takes his hand, "Let's go back outside."

Riley and Drew stop in the doorway.

They see Jonah walking to the courtyard.

Courtyard:

Jonah Miller walks up to the courtyard.

His neighbors all look at him.

Ella smirks, "Ladies and gentleman Jonah Miller."

Everyone applauds.

Jonah laughs, "Enough. Thank you."

David smiles, "How you been buddy? I was beginning to think you were never coming back."

Jonah scoffs, "You kidding me? I mean I loved the shooting process. I worked with and met some of the most amazing people you could imagine. But going to an empty hotel room? No. This is home."

Lauren grins, "Good to have you back Jonah."

Riley and Drew walk over holding hands.

Riley smiles, "Congratulations."

Jonah looks at her, "Hey Riles."

Drew nods, "Congrats Jonah. I can't wait for the movie to come out."

Jonah grins, "Well you are all coming to the premiere."

Ella nods, "Well I already knew that I was going. I am the woman that made this happen for you. So I expect a HUGE thank you in your acceptance speeches."

Jonah looks at her, "Of course El."

Ella sips her drink, "Oh. Let me introduce you to someone who will be starring in one of your future films I'm sure. Chase Matthews."

Jonah looks at him, "Nice to meet you. You're an actor?"

Chase nods, "Right now I'm a Daytime Hunk. But eventually I hope to move to film."

Ella grins, "As long as he sticks with me he'll be the next big star. And as long as he doesn't do anything to piss me off. He is my new roommate."

Jonah looks around, "Oh really?"

Lauren smiles, "Yep. I moved in with David."

Jonah grins, "Congratulations. That's great man!"

David looks at him as he gets out of the pool, "Thanks man. I'm the luckiest guy in the world."

David goes to dry off.

He looks at the missed calls.

Lauren looks over at him, "You okay?"

David sighs, "Uh I gotta get to Coal. But I'll text you later Babe. Welcome back Jonah."

David pats Jonah on the back as he heads up to his apartment.

Lauren looks at her neighbors, "Well I would love to stay in the pool all day. But I have rounds to get to."

Ella winces, "Ooh. Sorry Drew I imagine that's quite awkward for you to hear?"

Riley rolls her eyes, "Ella-"

Drew laughs it off.

Lauren dries off and leaves.

Coal:

David walks inside.

The hostess greets him, "Hello Mr. Breck."

He smiles, "I know you're new. But you gotta get used to calling me David."

She smiles, "Sorry David. But Mr. McKellan is waiting for you at his usual table."

David nods, "Yes. Thank you."

David nervously walks over to the table.

Mr. McKellan smiles, "Breck."

David sits, "McKellan."

McKellan looks at him, "I don't like it when people don't return my calls soon enough. Think about that next time you leave your phone lying around."

David sighs, "I'm sorry okay."

McKellan slides a photo of a mansion to him.

David takes it.

McKellan stares at him, "That's the place. The painting your looking for isn't nearly as expensive as the last one but it's up there. I need it in 24 hours."

David scoffs, "Excuse me?"

He nods, "Oh you heard me."

David shakes his head, "No. My girlfriend worked hard to get the rest of the night off so that we could spend some quality time at home."

McKellan nods, "That's right. Your girlfriend. Dr. Lauren Yung. She stopped to get coffee on her way to work earlier. I'm surprised you haven't bought her a nicer car yet."

David stares at him.

McKellan stares, "Don't forget who you're talking to David."

David stands up, "24 hours. Consider it done."

David walks out.

ULA:

Lauren walks down the hall of the hospital.

Dr. Michael Mancini walks past her.

She follows him, "Dr. Mancini."

He keeps walking, "Dr. Yung. Keeping busy I hope."

She nods, "Of course."

He looks at her, "Obviously you're not that busy if you have time to chit chat with me. You need to start organizing your priorities together or you'll never make it in this field."

She sighs, "Well one of them is worrying about my teacher."

He shakes his head, "I'm fine Yung."

She looks at him, "Are they investigating your heart valve?"

He stops.

Michael pulls her aside.

He looks around and then stares at her, "I am not in the mood to talk about that situation with you Dr. Yung. Especially after that little stunt you pulled."

She sighs, "I'm sorry Sir. That was a moment of weakness as I told you before."

He scoffs, "Yeah. I still don't buy it."

She sighs, "I bought into Dr. Pragin's lies. Obviously when he found out that his heart wasn't responding well to the valve he began making up excuses and pin pointing you."

Michael nods, "Couldn't have said it better myself."

She looks at him, "You have been very professional at work and I thank you for that."

He nods, "I'm a professional man, despite what you hear from Dr. Pragin or my son."

She sighs, "Of course. And if you need me to keep an eye on Drew as well as David I would be happy to. Anything to help you relax and do your job."

He looks at her, "Sure. I'll take you up on that."

Michael walks away.

Apartment 7:

Drew is in the shower.

Riley sits in her living room.

There is a knock at the door.

She walks over and answers the door.

Jonah stands outside, "Hey."

She smiles, "Hi. What's up?"

He nods, "Not much. Just got back from filming..."

She looks at him, "Yeah I know Jonah."

He shakes his head, "Yeah sorry I'm nervous."

She laughs, "Jonah. We lived together for years. You're one of my best friends. We used to be engaged. How can you be nervous around me?"

He sighs, "We haven't really talked since I came over and professed my love to you only to be turned down. Followed by me getting dumped by Ella."

Riley stares, "Did you really think Ella would stay with you after you tried to get back together with me?"

He shakes his head, "No. But I'm hoping Ella and I can still be friends just like I'm hoping you and I are still friends. Are we really?"

She nods, "Of course. I'm happy with Drew and I hope you can find happiness too."

Jonah nods, "Thanks. I really appreciate that Riles. And honestly I hope you're happy with this guy too."

She laughs, "Drew."

Jonah nods, "Yep. Drew. Dr. Drew."

She stares.

He sighs, "I gotta get to my place. Have a good day."

She nods, "Yeah you too."

Jonah walks away.

Riley shuts the door.

WPK:

Ella sits in her glass office.

There is a knock at her door.

She looks and sees Chase.

She waves him in.

He walks in with coffee, "I thought I would surprise my favorite roommate."

Ella grins, "Ooh very nice. Lauren never surprised me at work like this. But then again doctors rarely had free time unlike struggling actors."

He scoffs, "I'm not struggling."

Ella looks at him, "Not for long. WPK is the best firm in LA."

He sits down.

She sits back in her chair, "Yep P and K are raving about what a great job I'm doing. It's just the big fat W I'm worried about. Amanda probably wants my head on a stick."

Chase sighs, "This Amanda sure sounds scary the way you talk about her."

Ella nods, "Well she was the reason I became a publicist. She was my mentor. Then what does she do? She turns out to be a criminal and tries to frame me."

He looks at her, "But you got the last laugh."

Ella grins, "I did. It was fun seeing her walked out of here in handcuffs, in front of all her employees I remind you. That earned me some respect around here."

Chase nods, "But..."

She sighs, "Amanda declared war on me. And I know her history... if she gets out then I'm screwed. There is no way I can hold onto the company and handle the wrath of Amanda Woodward."

Chase jumps up, "Well tonight I'm going to be a good gay roommate and drag you to a gay club."

She shakes her head, "I don't know Chase I need to get to the gym-"

He stops her, "No. I won't take no for an answer."

She grins, "Ooh I taught you well. You sure you're not a little bi?"

He smirks, "Not even a little."

She sighs, "Oh well."

He looks at her, "There is this great one on Sunset. We'll stop there after work."

Chase leaves.

Ella sits up in her chair and gets back to work.

Apartment 6:

Jonah is in his apartment getting settled back in.

He starts to notice some of his stuff has been moved around.

He gets suspicious.

Jonah begins looking to see if anything is missing.

Everything seems to be in place.

Jonah's phone rings.

He answers, "Jonah Miller-.... what? Oh come on the studio can't keep making changes... I don't care what the... Okay fine. Just call me later and let me know what's up? Okay? Thanks."

Jonah hangs up.

He plops down on the couch.

LA begins to get dark as the night sets in.

Apartment 7:

Riley is sitting on the couch.

Drew walks over to her shirtless.

She looks at him, "Don't you need to get dressed eventually?"

He laughs, "I figured I'd do you a favor and put it off a bit."

She laughs.

Drew walks over and leans down.

The two begin to kiss.

She starts to undo his belt.

There is a knock on the door.

He rolls his eyes, "Way to block."

Riley laughs, "Be right back."

Drew sits on the couch.

Riley answers the door.

Lauren walks in.

Riley smiles, "Hey Laur. How was work?"

Lauren nods, "Good. Dr. Mancini is trusting me now. He thinks I've sold you down the river and I promised to fill him in on everything you guys are up to now."

Drew looks at her, "That's awesome."

Lauren sighs, "Unfortunately that still doesn't mean I'm going to get enough information anytime soon. I mean it'll take forever to get confessions about the heart valve."

Drew looks at her, "Listen that heart valve is leaking toxic chemicals. People like me are getting it and not knowing the risks. I don't want them to end up like me on their death-"

Drew turns away.

Riley rubs his back, "You aren't going to die Drew. We are going to get proof and once we do we can help find a way to reverse the damage."

He nods, "Yeah maybe."

Lauren sighs, "I'm not giving up. I just hate lying to David. After he quit stealing and I quit... my situation, we promised that we would have no more secrets."

Lauren looks at her two friends.

Beverly Hills Mansion:

The residents have left for the evening.

David walks up the street.

His car is parked down the block.

He walks up to the security system.

He types in the code he bought off from the maids.

David gets past the security system with ease.

He walks in and shines his flashlight around.

His phone vibrates.

David sighs.

He answers with frustration, "What? You know I can't do a very good job of not getting caught if you're hassling me every second I make a move in this place... I'll call you when I get out."

David hangs up the phone.

He wipes the sweat off his forehead.

He shines his light and sees the painting across the room.

He walks over to it.

David shakes his head.

He grabs his knife from his pocket.

David cuts the painting from the frame.

He quickly makes his escape.

Akbar:

Chase and Ella walks into one of LA's hottest gay night clubs.

Chase smiles, "See. I told you."

Ella looks around, "I don't know. I gotta say watching strong men dance around in speedos is a treat. But I feel like I'm cheating on Coal."

Chase laughs, "We always go to Coal."

Ella nods, "I know. I'm just saying maybe David could change his scenery a bit."

Chase laughs.

The two grab drinks.

A cute guy dancing waves at Chase.

Chase grins, "I'll be right back."

Ella scoffs, "No you won't."

He looks at her, "Come on. Have fun. Do something I wouldn't expect. I feel like I know everything about you."

She shakes her head, "Not everything."

Chase walks away.

A woman approaches Ella, "Hi."

Ella smiles, "Hi."

She nods, "I'm Ciara."

Ella looks at her, "Ella."

Ciara grins, "Have I seen you before?"

Ella smirks, "I used to hang around these kind of bars a lot when I first came to LA. But it's been a while."

Ella takes a shot.

Ciara smiles, "Well maybe we can go talk and you can tell me all about it?"

Ella nods, "Okay. But just so you know I'm not in the mood to talk."

Ella takes Ciara's hand and the two walk away together.

Apartment 9:

David walks into his apartment.

He carries the painting and walks towards the closet.

He takes off his gloves.

The door opens.

David turns.

Lauren walks in, "Hey. When did you sneak in?"

He stares, "Sneak?"

She laughs, "I didn't even see you go across the courtyard."

He looks at her, "You were here?"

She nods, "Yeah I was in Drew and Riley's. Why?"

He shakes his head, "I just didn't expect to you to get off this early."

She grins, "Well I did. How was your day?"

He walks towards her, "Hell. But it's a lot better now."

He puts his arms around her.

The two kiss.

She smiles, "Well we can't have too much fun yet. We are all going out to the courtyard for drinks. We are celebrating Jonah's homecoming."

David grins, "Well let everyone else wait a minute."

The two continue kissing.

Courtyard:

Jonah stands by the bar with Drew and Riley.

The three are waiting alone.

He looks around, "This isn't too awkward."

Drew and Riley awkwardly laugh as they look around.

David and Lauren walk out.

The three turn and holler, "Hey!"

Lauren smiles, "Sorry."

Riley shakes her head, "Just come on down."

Lauren and David walk downstairs and head over to the bar with their neighbors.

The 5 of them all stand together.

Jonah starts pouring drinks.

A tipsy Chase and Ella stumble into the courtyard.

Chase laughs, "Come on. Where were you that whole time?"

Ella laughs, "None of your business. Nosy."

Jonah looks over, "Hey! You two. Join in."

They walk over.

Chase helps pour the drinks.

Jonah looks at Ella, "Hey. I hope you aren't still upset with me. I know I deserve it. But-"

She shakes her head, "Please. Don't flatter yourself Jonah. You aren't that hard to get over."

She pats him on the back.

He nods, "Thanks."

Ella laughs, "Well no offense. But I'm Ella Simms. I could have anyone I want."

Jonah grins, "Nice to see that you're confidence is still high."

She nods, "I'm on top of the world Jonah. Why wouldn't it be?"

Women's Correctional Facility:

Amanda Woodward sits with her attorney.

He looks at her, "Ms. Woodward I assure you, we are doing everything we can to get you out of here as soon as possible. Just please be patient."

Amanda shakes her head, "I shouldn't be here in the first place. You're lucky I haven't fired you yet."

He sighs, "Amanda please-"

She sits up, "Quite frankly I'm appalled by this entire situation. I have been here long enough, I'm paying you a great deal of money to let me get back to my life."

He shakes his head, "Money can't buy everything."

She nods, "Oh yes it can. If you can't make it happen I'll find someone who will."

He looks at her, "I know it's tough to let go of everything-"

She scoffs, "Let go of everything? Please. Everything is still in my control, including that little twit that got me into this situation in the first place. Ella Simms and that entire apartment complex are in the palm of my hand and they do not even realize it yet."

Courtyard:

The seven neighbors stand together.

David makes a toast, "To Jonah. In the city where everyone wants to make their dreams come to true, it is awesome to see someone so worthy make it happen."

Jonah shakes his head, "I want to make another toast, to everyone here at Melrose Place. Like a lot of people in LA we gave up our families to come here to make our dreams come true. And I think it's awesome to have neighbors that become your family. Each one of you is special to me. Even you Drew."

Everyone laughs.

Drew smiles.

Jonah nods, "But seriously, we've all had our share of drama but it's nice to know that we're all past it and can go on to have normal happy lives. To Melrose Place."

They all toast.

Drew kisses Riley.

David kisses Lauren.

Ella scoffs, "Well this place is getting coupled out. So Chase is going to rub my feet while I take a bath."

Chase laughs as he follows Ella back to their apartment.

Lauren looks at David, "That's sounds nice."

David picks her up, "I have something better in mind for you."

David carries Lauren back to their apartment upstairs.

Riley hollers, "Be careful."

Drew and Riley head back to their apartment.

She looks at Jonah, "Goodnight Jonah."

He grins, "Goodnight Riley."

Jonah walks back to his apartment.

The neighbors are unaware that they are being watched.

Someone walks around the pool and over to the bar.

They knock all of the bottles to the floor.

The glass shatters everywhere.

Ella Simms:

"I don't play the wishing game. If I want something, I go out and get it"

The bisexual publicist for WPK, Ella lives her life through her blackberry. She has fears about monogomy and getting her heart broken (recently by her friend Jonah Miller). Ella idolized her mentor Amanda Woodward until Amanda stabbed her in the back. Now Ella has taken down Amanda but as everyone at 4616 Melrose Place knows, no one (especially Amanda Woodward) stays down for long.

Lauren Yung:

"All my life, all I ever wanted was to be a doctor."

Lauren devotes her life to her medical career. She has always wanted to become a doctor and make her father proud. When times were tough Lauren even went as far as to become a prostitute to pay for school. Now she has turned her life back around and is happily living with her boyfriend David Breck who just happens to be the son of her professional mentor Dr. Michael Mancini.

Riley Richmond:

The school teacher and one-time model, Riley teaches her students to tell the truth and she wants to hold herself to that same rule. She rushed into a relationship with her college boyfriend Jonah Miller which led to an engagement, ending in a break up. Now she is head over heals in love with Dr. Drew Pragin, unfortunatly Drew's illness has rocked Riley's emotional world and the couple wants to enjoy every moment they have together.

Jonah Miller:

Jonah cannot imagine another career other than being a filmmaker. After having failed relationships with Riley and Ella, he now wonders if his career is worth the time he is putting into it. But Jonah is passionate about film and now that he finally has his movie being made he feels like a rockstar.

David Breck:

David is the son of Dr. Michael Mancini. Michael was MIA most of David's life until David's mother passed away. Now David lives off his trust fund and has recently purchased the club Coal. He gave up his life of crime to be with his girlfriend Lauren. However he is now being blackmailed back into his old ways which could cost him everything.

Drew Pragin:

"I don't know how long I have to live."

Drew is fun, confident, handsome, smart, and he's a doctor. He seems to be perfect. His only imperfection is his heart defect he was born with that was saved by Dr. Mancini's heart valve. But now that Drew is aware that the heart valves are causing massive strokes, he has made it his mission to stop Michael from continuing to risks people's lives. Drew's life is bound to be cut short, but he is going to live up every moment with his love Riley Richmond.

Violet Foster:

Violet arrived at Melrose Place to be reunited with the mother who gave her up for adoption, Sydney Andrews. Unfortunatly their reunion was cut short when Violet found Sydney's body floating in the pool of the courtyard. Violet eventually avenged her mother's death by drowning the woman responsible in the very same pool. Violet then left the apartment complex with Auggie Kirpatrick a young chef that Sydney had once been involved with. The two rode off together, but Violet may not be away from Melrose Place for long...

Melrose Place 2.0

Set in a scandalous apartment complex in West Hollywood, Melrose Place first hit the air in 1992 on Fox. In 2009 it was revived on the CW but was cancelled after one season. Now the writer of FTL brings you a second season.

10 episodes ordered that will be posted over the course of the summer of 2011. The episodes will continue with the new format of being titled after streets in Los Angelas, the first upcoming being "Sunset".

Don't miss the stories that will make you want to take a dip in the pool. Old faces, new faces, scandal, sex, drugs, crime, passion, blackmail, deception, illness, tragedy, love, and drama.

SON has taken readers all over the country!

Salem, Pasadena, Cody, Springfield, etc...

Coming soon! SON will bring back the cities, the address, the building, where drama was pushed, history was made, lies were contagious, sex sold, and scandal was in the air.

The most famous address to take place in West Hollywood: 4616 Melrose Place!

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