02x23 - Otherwise Engaged

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Open it.

"Sydney Patricia Andrews

"and Dr. Michael Mancini

"request the honor
or your presence

as we exchange
our wedding vows."

I couldn't decide between
"exchange our wedding vows"

or "celebrate our wedding vows."

how about this?

Michael, I wouldn't
do that if I were you.

I only ordered .

Get lost!

Michael, it's what I want.

After a while, it'll
be what you want, too.

You'll see, I'm good for you.

We're good for each other.

Don't you get it?

Get this, Sydney.

You're one stupid slut
who's crossed the line,

and I don't want to see
your face anymore.

Jane warned me about how
cranky you get in the morning,

so I'm going to give
you some space,

but while I'm gone, I'm going to
give you something to think about.

After I go to the police,

you'll lose your medical license

and probably go to jail.

Everything you've worked
for your entire life

will be history.

Wouldn't you rather
live a life with me

than no life at all?

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I've reviewed the account,

and I think the expectations
are way out of whack.

There's no way the budget
is going to support

the kind of media
buys their looking for.

Is that what
accounting told you?

They didn't have to just
eyeball these figures.

Right after I'm through
eyeballing this ring.

What do you mean?

Alison, as your friend,
may I be blunt?

You need permission?

It's only temporary, isn't it?

When is Billy going to
buy you a real ring?

Alison, congratulations,
I just heard the news.

It's wonderful. Oh, thank you.

Fabulous isn't it. Yeah.

He's a lucky guy.

I'd like to meet him. You would?

Absolutely.

Let my wife and I take
you two to dinner.

It's a long time tradition here.

What night is good for you?

Uh, any night is wonderful.

Well, I just had
a client cancel.

What about tomorrow night?

Perfect.

Good. I'll have my
secretary call you

and let you know where and when.

Okay.

Bruce. While I'm not one

to put my personal life
on public display,

the fact is there is someone
significant in my life

that I'd love for
you and Arlene to meet.

Then why don't you join us?

That's wonderful.

I'll let him know.

Good.

Alison, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to make
you self-conscious

about your ring.

Just forget I said anything.

♪ ♪

Dr. Reeds to physical therapy...

Matt fielding, you're just
the man I was looking for.

This, sir, is for you.

No, thanks.

Matt, it's just
a wedding invitation.

Nurse Weldon - - -

I know, it's pretty plain,

but ours is going
to be a simple wedding,

not like the ostentatious
affair that

Jane and Michael had in Chicago.

Does Michael know about this?

Matt, what
a ridiculous question.

Of course.

You've got to be there.

I'm counting on you
to be best man.

Look Sydney, I think that's
a decision the groom makes.

Oh, I guess I do have a bit to
learn about wedding etiquette.

I got a long list to cover.

I'll see you. Yeah, see you.

Dr. Weston to radiology.
Dr. Weston to radiology.

♪ I've got to let you know ♪

♪ I can't wait no more ♪

Okay.

All right, Celeste,
more profile.

That's right.

Alex, chin up.

Come on, girls, attitude.

Come on.

You know.

Ohh.

Um, reload and get me
some aspirin, okay?

Okay.

Let's, um, let's see
some breeding here.

Come on. Some aloofness.

Good.

Good.

What's her name? Princess Caroline.
Think royalty.

There you go.

Beautiful.

Excuse me. I got the aspirin.

Uh, Jo, you okay?

Jo?

What's wrong?

I just got, uh, sick to my
stomach all of a sudden.

Yeah, well, it's flu season.

I had it last week.

It hits you like that.

Yeah.

All right. Jo, are you okay?

Yeah. Just keep
a barf bag handy.

Okay, come on. Break's over.

Let's go.

Uh...

Oh, God.

Oh, Jo.

Well, Sydney's gone
completely out of her mind.

Now she's telling
the entire hospital

that we're getting married.

Well, aren't you?

Oh, hell, no.

You think I'd let that
little shrew tie me down?

What's the difference?

Being married
never stopped you before.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but

do I detect a note of
pleasure in your voice?

In case you've forgotten,
we're in this together, Matt.

Michael, I'm more than
aware of the noose

that Sydney has
around both our necks.

What do you suggest
I do about this?

I've given it some thought.

As I see it,

we don't have a choice.

You're going to have to
marry her, Michael.

Oh right, that's
easy for you to say.

You don't have to give up
your life to that nut case.

I risked my ass
for you, Michael.

So if you have to go marry Sydney
just to keep her mouth shut,

then you damn well better do it.

Unless you can come up
with a better solution.

Thanks for the advice, buddy.

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What now, Sydney?

God, Jane, the way you act,
it's like the sight of me

turns your stomach.

You said it. I didn't.

Now what can I do for you?

I'll make it quick.
I have some news.

It might be hard for
you to take at first,

but I hope eventually
you'll understand

that I'm not doing it
to hurt you.

I have my own life to lead,

and my feelings have
nothing to do with you

Sydney, what do you want?

Michael and I are engaged.

We're getting married
as soon as possible.

Oh, my god.

You can't be serious.

Perfectly.

Jane, my relationship with you

means the world to me.

I would hate to do
anything to jeopardize it.

I know it sounds corny,

but I would like your blessing.

You don't need
my blessing, Sydney.

You need serious
psychiatric attention.

Good night.

Dinner with the boss?

I don't know.

I've never been into socializing
with corporate types.

I mean what am I going to say?

You don't have to say anything.

Just sit there and look good.

Yeah. I'm not into being
an ornament on your arm.

Don't give me that
reverse sexism crap.

I need a favor.

And hell if I'm
going to sit there

and let Alison use her marriage

to advance her career.

Look, if you can't
play the game,

then maybe I need to be
with someone who can.

Ohh.

Hey, hey, come on.

If it's that important to you,

of course I'll go.

Thank you.

Do you always get what you want?

Let's see...

Well, Jo.

I think we may have found
the solution

to our mystery.

What is it?

You're pregnant.

No.

Oh, my god.

Yes, well, you do know who the
father is, don't you, Jo?

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Yes, of course I do.

Then I would suggest you notify
him as soon as possible.

I found this guy he's like a
nondenominational something or another,

and he's agreed to marry
us tomorrow if we want.

I figure, why wait?

That way we can just tell people
we went ahead and did it

instead of hassling
with a huge party or anything.

I mean, I hate most
of my relatives anyway.

Besides, they were all
at your wedding with Jane.

So, there's no way
they would come.

It'd be like seeing a remake of a
movie that's only a few years old.

Sydney, would you shut up?

You are giving me a headache.

I'm sorry, Michael.

God, the least you could do

is fake a little enthusiasm.

You're serious, aren't you?

I mean, you really want
to go through with this.

Of course.

It makes no difference to
you that I don't love you.

In fact, I don't
even like you, Sydney.

That's okay,

I have enough love
for both of us.

I wouldn't do this
if I wasn't sure.

Yeah.

There's just one more thing.

I'll need some money
to buy my wedding dress.

Oh, no way.

Michael, it's imperative.

What do you expect me
to wear, jeans?

Listen, Sydney,
you want a wedding dress?

Borrow Jane's.

It's been gathering dust
in her closet for years.

No way. Jane's dress
is here in L.A.

Uh-huh. But I think
you're probably

the last person on the planet
she wants to loan it to.

Well, I got news for you.

That dress is a family heirloom.

I've got just as much
right to it as she does.

Hey maybe you could slow
down while you walk.

Morning.

Oh, morning.

Back to work already?

Yeah, I was back yesterday.

Aren't you resilient.

Most people get falsely
imprisoned for manslaughter,

they take time off to
recuperate from the experience.

Yeah, well, most people
don't have my bills.

Excuse me.

Jo?

Jo?

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

I just, um...

Oh, god. Come on, sit down.

Sorry. I didn't mean for this...

Jake, why don't you just leave?

Hey, I'm not leaving

'til you tell me
what's going on.

Can I trust you?

With your life.

I'm pregnant...

and it's Reed's.

Oh, my god.

I can't believe it.

Jake, I mean, I really
thought I was in love.

I thought this was it.

I don't know how I
could be so stupid!

Hey... you didn't know.

When the doctor asked
me who the father was,

I just...

I can't believe this.

I can't have Reed's child.

I want an abortion.

Oh, I like that one.

Exquisite, isn't it?

Yeah.

How many carats is it?

Two full carats,

but remember, it's not
the size that counts

as much as the cut
and quality of the diamond.

How much?

$ , .

Uh-huh.

God, it is so beautiful.

We can work with you
in terms of a payment plan.

I'd love to wear it tonight.

Is it possible
to put something down

and walk out with it now?

Oh, yes. Yes, of course.

Sweetheart, may I
have a word with you?

Sure. Excuse me.

What do you think?

I think we can't
afford this right now.

Okay.

You were never into
expensive jewelry before.

You always said it was
a waste of money,

and I agree.

Not when it comes
to an engagement ring.

If I didn't know better,

I'd say this sudden compulsion

to have a diamond on your finger

is somehow connected to the fact

we're having dinner
with your boss

and his wife tonight.

Billy Campbell, sometimes
you can be a real jerk.

Um, thank you for your time.

It really is beautiful.

Ahem.

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What happened?

Well, I spoke to a counselor,

and under the circumstances,

she certainly agreed that
abortion is a valid alternative,

but still there's a -hour
mandatory waiting period

before they can perform
the procedure.

So, when?

Soonest they can do it

is the day after tomorrow.

Let's get out of here.

Well, you're certainly
quiet all of a sudden.

What do you want me to say?

Well, is it my imagination,

or do I detect a note
of disapproval?

Look, Jo, I'm not
here to judge you.

Come on, Jake.
I know you too well.

I know you're dying
to say something.

So why don't you
just spit it out?

I think...

you're making a really
important choice here.

The least you can do
for yourself

is to really spend the next day
thinking about it... carefully.

We're not talking about
returning a dress here.

Do you have any idea
how this feels?

I have no problem being
a single mother.

I can't bring this
child into the world

without turning both our lives

into a Greek tragedy.

You can tell the kid
I'm the father.

Oh, that's what you want.

You want a child
to replace the one

you already abandoned.

No. That's not what I meant.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

No I'm sorry, I came down
here to support you,

and all I'm doing
is making you crazy.

Well, it doesn't take much.

I don't want to
be alone tonight.

Do you think I could tear you out of
Amanda's clutches for one evening

and take you to dinner?

Only if I buy.

Ooh, mister, you got
yourself a deal.

Hi, Matt.

Hey Jane, what brings
you home so early?

Well, Kay's out of town,

so I'm taking advantage
of the situation.

What's your excuse?

I'm working :
to : this week,

so I come home I usually get
this place all to myself

for a couple of hours.

Oh. Sorry.

See ya.

See ya later.

Sydney. Sydney!

Oh, my god.

It belonged to grandma.
It's supposed to go to me.

Take it off now and get
the hell out of here.

Fine. I'm leaving.

But the dress goes with me.

Sydney, you're out of your mind.

Get your hands off me.

Sydney!

Sydney, I said to take it off.

You're going to rip it!

I'll rip it to shreds
before I see you wear it.

You can't take the fact
I'm better than you.

You couldn't make Michael
happy and I can.

Better than me, you are trash, Sydney,
with the rap sheet to prove it.

Ouch! Let go,

or I swear to God I will
break your arm, I will.

Before I break yours?

Aah!

I hate you!

I hate you!

Hey, hey, what's going on?

Matt, help me.
Jane's trying to k*ll me.

I'm never going to forgive
you for this, Jane. Never.

You've ruined grandma's dress!

On the contrary, Syd'.

It's now tailor-made

for the bride of Frankenstein.

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Amanda, are you sure
you told your boyfriend

the name of the right
restaurant?

Oh, absolutely.

He probably just got
hung up at work.

Work? I thought he was
out of work.

Really, Billy. How little
you know about Jake.

Excuse me, we just got
a message from a Mr. Hanson.

He regrets he'll be unable to
join you for dinner this evening.

Is that it? Is he okay?

That was
the entire message, maam

I see. Thank you.

Sure. Enjoy.

I apologize.

Well, I guess we can
finally order.

Let's do. I'm starving.

How about you, Alison?

Uh, famished.

Well, dinner was great.

Thanks, Jake.

My pleasure.

Call me. Let me know
what's going on.

Absolutely.

Jake...

It really means a lot
to me, you know...

you being there for me.

♪ ♪

Sleep tight.

Amanda.

Jake.

Well, I think that just
about explains everything.

Amanda, you don't understand.

Don't bother.

Look, I'm sorry about dinner.

Jo's going through
a rough time right now.

That's all I can tell you.

I had to be there
for her tonight.

Fine. You can keep on
being there for her,

because we're through.

Coming.

Amanda.

Let me cut right to the chase,

What the hell is going
on between you and Jake?

Uh...

Good morning to you, too.

Don't turn your back on me.

The nerve that you
would make a play for Jake

after all I've done for you.

You'd probably be rotting
your life away

in jail right now
if it wasn't for me.

And this is how you
show your gratitude

by trying to steal my boyfriend?

How dare you!

Wait. Whoa!

Amanda, time-out here.

What are you talking about?

I saw you at your door
with Jake last night.

He was supposed to be
at dinner with me.

It's not what you think.

Then exactly what is it?

Wh... uh...

Come on, Jo, spit it out!

I'm pregnant, Amanda,
by Reed, all right?

Jake was the only person
I confided in.

He was being there
for me as a friend,

that's it nothing more.

I begged him not to tell anyone.

I hadn't planned
on anyone knowing.

Now I guess everyone will.
Are you satisfied?

Is it the truth?

You know, it's funny.

You're the only person

who would ever think
of asking that.

Well, uh...

I am sorry.

I don't know what to say.

Try goodbye.

Ahem.

I'm sorry.

I just spoke to Jo
and she explained everything.

Why didn't you just tell me?

Uh, yeah. I tried.

Somewhere between you
breaking up with me

and slamming the door
in my face.

I feel terrible about Jo.

What's she going to do?

I think she's going
to have an abortion.

God.

I know what it's like
to be pregnant and alone.

I wish she'd turned to me.

Believe it or not I am good for
more than just loaning money.

Hey...

It's okay.

You've done a lot for Jo.

She appreciates it.

This is just one problem

she's going to have to
get through on her own.

Mom, I'm sorry you had to come
all the way out here for this.

Sweetheart, where my
children are concerned,

I'll go anywhere
if they need me.

I can't believe Sydney
is serious about this.

Well, believe it.

You know how competitive
she was with me growing up.

It's gotten worse.
She's pathological.

She's certainly taken it
too far this time.

I know, but if anybody can talk
sense into Sydney, you can.

I hope so.

The last thing I want

is that man back in our family.

Mom!

What are you doing here?

What do you think?

Jane told me your plans.

Uh...

I can't believe this.

I... I... I'm totally blown away.

I was going to tell you.

It just happened.

I can only imagine the lies

Jane has already fabricated.

She's... she's so jealous.

She can't think of my
happiness for one second.

Then you tell me, Sydney.

Are you planning
on marrying Michael?

Yes.

Isn't it wonderful?

Mom, I am so glad
you're here for me.

I didn't mean to keep it
a secret, honest.

But you and daddy already paid

for one big wedding
that didn't work out.

I didn't want you to feel obligated
to pay for the same thing twice.

But your timing's perfect.

The wedding's tonight.

Tonight?

Yeah. It's just a small
affair, at the beach.

Very L.A.

How...

How did this happen
between you and Michael?

Well, after he
and Jane divorced,

we fell in love.

That's not how Jane tells it.

What do you expect, mom?

You have no idea how
horrible she's been to me

since I've been out here.

It's like she's protecting
her turf or something.

Well I have news for you she does
not own the state of California,

and she doesn't own Michael.

Sydney, I have
to be honest with you.

This seems like a very,
very bad idea.

You're so young...

and Michael...

Michael may just be trying
to take advantage of you.

What do you mean?

He couldn't just love me
for myself,

is that what you're saying?

No.

No, honey, of course not,

but what's the rush?

Why can't you just
give it some time?

Why do you always have
to be so damn impetuous?

Marriage is
a lifelong commitment.

I don't think you
understand that.

Well, gee, why don't you
tell that one to Jane?

I'm telling you from my heart

because I love you.

You're making
a terrible mistake.

Sweetheart, I'm begging you.

Please, just give it some time.

Really, mother, you have become
such a cliché in your old age.

Why can't you
just accept the fact

that I'll live my life

exactly the way
I choose to live it?

Fine.

Make a mess of it.

It's the one thing you do best.

I don't know why I bother.

Tell me.

How did I raise
such a foolish daughter?

Mom...

do me a favor.

Get back on your broom
and fly home to Chicago.

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Poor Alison.

I mean just imagine how
humiliated she must have been,

having to wear
that dime store ring

to dinner with your boss,

then pretending
it didn't matter.

That's true love
or poor self-esteem.

I'm not sure which.

That's very funny.

I don't understand
what the point

of an expensive engagement ring,

especially when you
can't afford it.

It's tradition, Billy.

Yeah a dated tradition that
doesn't hold water anymore.

A woman's worth or the
quality of her relationship

should not be determined

by the size of
her engagement ring.

And I think any feminist
would agree with me.

Oh please, why do men always have
to hoist up the feminist flag

whenever they need to justify

cutting one of the few perks

that go along
with being a woman?

Celia, we're in love.

An expensive piece of jewelry

should be irrelevant
at this point.

Campbell... get over yourself

and listen to me.

You see, the size of a
woman's engagement ring

is directionally proportional

to the way she thinks
you feel about her.

You can argue until
you're blue in the face,

but that's just
the reality. Dig it?

Amanda, what can I do for you?

I've been stewing
all day at work today

over our little
misunderstanding.

Sometimes I jump to conclusions.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, too.

I didn't mean
to fly off the handle.

I guess I'm just experiencing
a major hormonal surge.

I know how it feels.

I've been through it, too.

Yeah. I guess
you have, in... in a way.

I know what it's like
to be so conflicted.

But you decided
to have the baby.

And I lost it.

Well, this is different.

This is vastly different,

and you know it.

Jo, there's no right
or wrong here,

only your decision.

I just want you to know

that whatever
that decision may be,

you can count on me for, um...

meals, shoulder to cry on...

whatever.

I know how tough this must be.

Yeah. I have the
appointment tomorrow,

and I keep trying to tell myself

it's just a doctor's
appointment.

Will you let me
be there for you?

Yeah.

Okay.

Thank you, thank you
for everything.

Ahem.

Sydney, I, uh...

I don't think anybody's coming.

That's all right.

It was very short notice.

I'm certainly not going to
let anything mar my happy day.

Fine. Then let's get the damn
thing over with, shall we?

God, Michael.

Let's begin, please.

Uh, the short version,
if you don't mind.

It is my honor to unite
this special couple,

Michael Mancini
and Sydney Andrews,

in the holy bond of matrimony.

Do you, Sydney Andrews,
take Michael Mancini

to be your lawful
wedded husband,

to have and to hold
from this day forward,

in sickness and health,
for richer, for poorer,

'til death do you part?

I do.

Do you, Michael Mancini,
take Sydney Andrews

to be your lawful wedded wife,

to have and to hold
from this day forward,

in sickness and health,
for richer, for poorer,

'til death do you part?

I do.

By the power vested in me
by the state of California,

I now pronounce you
husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

I'm going to make you
so happy, darling.

You'll see.

You'll see.

♪ ♪

Michael?

What's wrong?

Nothing, uh...

I, uh...

I just had the most
marvelous dream.

Really?

Really.

Mmm.

Sydney? I've had an inspiration.

I want to take you
on a honeymoon.

Michael, that's wonderful.

There's this
beautiful spot I know

in northern California.

It's nothing fancy,
but real romantic.

We could drive up tonight,
spend the weekend.

Mmm.

See? I knew it wouldn't be long

before you were into this.

Yeah.

Yeah, I am kind of getting
into it after all.

♪ ♪

Jo, it's Jake!

And Amanda.

Jo!

I told her we'd be by
to pick her up at : .

I'm worried let
me get the master key.

No. Wait a minute.

I think I know where she's at.

Stay here just in case.
I'll be back in an hour.

♪ ♪

How'd you know I was here?

Well, I know you
better than you think.

You're going to miss
your appointment.

Yeah, I know.

God, I've been here
for hours, you know,

since sunrise...

Reed's favorite time of the day.

He used to wake up and say,

"come on. Smell the sunrise."

you can, you know?

I think there was a moment
when he really loved me.

And I loved him,

and that's when
this baby was conceived.

And now that I'm pregnant,

I realize I really
do want a baby, Jake.

I'm ready to be a mother.

And I know I'll
be a damned good one.

Listen to me, I... I'm...

I must be losing my mind, huh?

No, not at all.

No one's going to understand

why I have to keep this baby.

But, you know, it's like...

Like fate has asked me to dance,

and I can't say no.

You never could...

could you?

Thank you.

Hey, I had just about
given up on you.

What are you making?

Leftovers. I thought maybe
we'd go out to dinner,

but then I couldn't wait.

What is it?

Uh, spinach lasagna

and the corned beef hash
you made three days ago

mushed together.

Close your eyes. It tastes
better than it looks.

Mmm.

It's delicious.

Now you close your eyes
for a second.

Why?

Just do it.

Oh.

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Now open them.

Oh, my...

Oh, God.

Oh.

Oh, it's gorgeous.

Ohh.

Oh.

Mmm.

Oh, but...

I agree with you.
We can't afford it.

Forget it, if it's something
that makes you happy,

then you deserve it.

Damn the expense.

Oh.

There's just one catch.

What's that?

You can't leave me until the
ring's completely paid for.

You've got yourself a deal.

So, uh, where... where are
you guys going again?

High sierras. Some of the most
beautiful country in the world.

Where you staying?

Just this little place
I know about.

Real rustic.

Real romantic.

You want to, uh...

You want to leave me a number?

Matt, we're going
on our honeymoon.

We need our privacy.

Come on, Michael. We're late.

Mm-hmm. Coming.

Say goodbye to Sydney, Matt.

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