Melrose Place: What’s a Little Blackmail Amongst Friends?
We've got a runner
When a couple of police detectives show up at MP to talk to Violet, she asks them to let her get dressed. While they wait she slips out the bathroom window. Oh, Crazy Violet -- apparently she's "afraid" of cops. She shows up at Jane's shop, announces that she is family and that she needs her help. Jane's kind to her face and then calls the authorities.
There's more after the jump!
Riley's too nice
After pitching he fiancé's movie to a big-time director (who sounds interested!), and getting them into the swanky after party, Riley takes a call from Violet (who has been phoning everyone in the building) who is in jail. Turns out, she stole from her parents in order to get to LA to meet Syd. And no one is interested in eating the treats she bakes Riley for bailing her out of jail.
With friends like these...
Ella tells David that Jane has Sydney's private files, her emails and all kinds of dirt on her. Meanwhile, David's been followed by a private detective who is very bad at his job. He watches David have sex in his car and follows the guy for days. But when does David decide to confront him? At the restaurant, right before the party. That's what friends are for, right? He was supposed to be there helping Auggie with a favor that he owed him. Thanks for the solid, dude. As a result, Auggie doesn’t get his promotion. Maybe the guy should stop moping and find himself another restaurant and a nicer boss!
However, David does come to the rescue after Ella allows her starlet to wear something other than Jane's dress down the red carpet. He tells Ella that Jane used to be married to his father and he'd be happy to dig up some dirt on her. He offers to bury her for Ella. Aw, shucks -- that’s sweet of the guy. She may be a full head taller than him but Ella and David make a cute, albeit dysfunctional couple. Too bad his threats didn't help -- Jane calls the detectives with proof that Ella had every reason to want her sister dead.
Hazards of the business
When Lauren shows up for her date with Toby, she's propositioned by a strange (and gorgeous) man, who thinks she's a hooker. The nerve of that guy! Later, when Toby stands her up, the guy returns, apologizes for insulting her and then asks her if she's "working tonight." Lauren tells him yes. At the end of the evening the "gentleman" tells her he's not paying and knocks her around just to prove his point. To rub a little salt in the wound, hotel security tries to nab Lauren on the way out, but someone who we're assuming is a madam vouches for her. Later, Lauren calls her to inquire about employment opportunities. It's on now friends!
MP quotes
"Riley, the red carpet isn't the teacher's lounge." EllaLauren: "What do you think of the new landlord?"
Ella: "I can see the family resemblance. She's got Syd's fangs.""Bras are for breeders." Abby Douglas
"My parents who adopted me weren't exactly Brad and Angelina." Violet
"I don’t think anyone has ever offered to destroy an enemy of mine before." Ella to David
EW questions Jane's taste in clothing
Jane Andrews is back and according to Entertainment Weekly she’s not entirely ready for a fashion comeback. They said that she was stuck in the '90s and even called the dress she designed for the red carpet a "horrible peach bridesmaid" gown.
What do you think? Do you think Jane is couture challenged? Tell us here!