Melrose Place: A Very Arresting Day in LA
Best moments, good times and favorite bits
You do know who Franz Keppler is, don’t you?
Ella is assigned to babysit German Indy film maker Franz Keppler, but she knows nothing about his flicks or lederhosen. Film geek Jonah Miller to the rescue! He poses as Ella's colleague, but when Franz gets all frisky-like with the lovely Ella at their meeting, Jonah comes to the rescue and tells him that they're a couple. And they play it off with snuggles, kisses, PDA and all. But Ella gets a little too into the role playing and invites Jonah to continue the afternoon at a nearby hotel. He reminds her -- in no uncertain terms -- that he's engaged...and in love with Riley.
Don't mess with Michael Mancini
Michael hasn't been on his A-game these days. He allowed himself to get blackmailed -- not just once but over and over again -- by Violet, who never really struck us as the most intelligent person in the building. And now she needs another favor. She needs a lawyer because she's been charged with resisting arrest. But unfortunately for Violet, Michael knows people...including the judge, who has agreed to allow the good doctor to be Violet's character witness. So in order for him to not talk her up as the local psychopath, Violet erases the blackmail video. Buh-bye cash flow.
Find out what we weren't so thrilled about after the break!
Worst bits, what were they thinking? and a little bit of lameness
Auggie hits the road
When Sydney's murder weapon turns up with Auggie's blood on it, the cops raid his apartment and the Augster is nowhere to be found. But his pal Riley knows where to find him -- in Mexico. She IMs him and he tells her that he's ruined his life but doesn't want to say how. So after about a second of consideration, she gives up her friend who she decides she doesn’t really know after all.
Gettin' in some little-bro time
Somehow David manages to sneak into his father's house in broad daylight and convinced the nanny, Leticia, to risk her job, so he and his little brother, Noah (clearly the director's kid), could spend a few hours together, frolicking at the Santa Monica Pier. But when Noah takes a tumble and needs medical attention the jig is up.
Lauren's too busy hoin' to study
Lauren can't stay awake at rounds and can't answer questions when Dr. Mancini asks her. But after she helps little Noah in his time of need, it seems like all's forgiven. And the shocker of the eppy is clearly when Michael comes to MP to tell David that even though he risked Noah's life and cost Leticia her job (ay caramba!) he's glad that he wants to spend time with his little brother.
And in a second shocker of the eppy, David thanks Dr. Lauren for taking care of his little bro, tells her he's going to quit stealing stuff and then plants a big wet one on her. She is into it until she remembers that she charges people for that and gives poor David the "It's not you, it's me" brush-off. Well, we know that's the truth.
Everyone's a suspect
At this point, we're not ruling anyone out when it comes to the murder of Sydney Andrews. Clearly, David has anger issues and needed to be held a bit more when he was a child. Jonah is just a little too squeaky clean for our taste and we think he's a prime suspect when it comes to bird egg smashing. So what's a little murder? Auggie's violent and on the run. Michael hated Syd enough to kill her. Ella has told so many stories we have no idea what the real truth might be. And we still have no idea what motivates Violet.
With everyone a possible suspect, who do you think is guilty of killing Sydney Andrews? Tell us here!
Ashlee's moved on...,to Chi-town?
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz just recently filmed her last scene of Melrose Place, but she's wasting no time getting hooked up with her next acting gig. E! Online is reporting that our little Violet will be headed to Broadway to play Roxie Heart in Chicago. Naysayers who think that Ash can't handle the role should look to her predecessor, Dancing With the Stars' Samantha Harris, who says that "Ashlee is adorable and talented."