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[Brandon] I'm beginning to realize

something very strange about this place.

There's no fall.

In November, we're in the middle of a heat wave.

And a drought.

Do you miss that nip in the air when the sun goes down?

The leaves turning colors?

You know what color the leaves are here? Brown.

I don't mean an autumn brown.

I mean an unhealthy, sickly kind of brown.

You know what the air quality index was today?

But doesn't it bother you there is such a thing

of an air quality index?

You have to check it every morning,

to find out whether it's safe to breathe?

Brandon, it's not that bad.

Minneapolis didn't have an air quality index.

Or earthquakes.

Do you think about that?

No. I've decided it's better not to.

But it doesn't matter whether you do or not

because it's just in the air out here.

Like this big, looming thing.

[telephone rings]

I hope it's not for me.

Why?

Dad hates it this late.

He tells people I'm asleep. It's so embarrassing.

Bummer.

Brandon, it's for you.

It's Sheryl.

Minneapolis Sheryl?

Excuse me.

Hi!

Good. How are you doing?

Oh, it's great. I love it out here.

It's November and we're in the middle of a heat wave.

Of course, I miss you.

Yeah, really. You know I do.

No, of course I don't want you to meet somebody,

but if you do, you do.

Tomorrow? You're coming tomorrow?

No, no.

You can stay for the weekend.

You know I want to see you.

Of course, I'm glad you're coming.

Hold on a second, okay?

Hey!

Guys, Sheryl's coming to visit for the weekend.

She can stay in my room.

[rock music playing]

[rock music continues]

Hey, Andrea!

Can you get someone to cover the game for me

against Beverly High on Saturday?

I thought it'd be the best game of the year.

It is, but something important came up

right out of the blue.

Who is she?

What are you, psychic?

No. Just a whiz at probability.

She's my old girlfriend from Minneapolis.

She's coming for the weekend.

So, why didn't you say so?

I thought you might think it was an excuse or something.

Well, how long were you guys together?

A year.

And then... What happened?

We cut each other loose.

I don't believe in long distance relationships.

A year? I didn't even know you had a girlfriend, Brandon.

It seemed stupid to talk about someone who's not around.

You're very secretive.

And you're very nosy.

I'm a journalist.

I'm supposed to be.

That's disgusting, what you said.

You know what I haven't been able

to figure out since I gotten here?

How could somebody so gorgeous

be an algebra teacher?

I mean, he should be a lifeguard

or a ski instructor or something.

Yeah, he should definitely be working outdoors.

Or indoors.

Are you ladies joining us,

or should we move our seats into the hall today?

No. We're coming.

[teacher] Good. Class would be empty without you, Brenda.

"Class would be empty without you, Brenda."

Shut up.

See, the great thing about Sheryl

is not only is she beautiful,

but she's got this incredible personality.

I haven't met a girl out here

who can even compare with her.

Your memory's playing tricks on you.

We have some major lookers at this school.

No, but she's just more real.

Give me a break.

She sleeps with you, you'll think that.

I didn't say that.

Doesn't she sleep with you?

Don't touch that!

[robot vocalizes]

[teacher] All the equations on page 53 and 54

by tomorrow, people.

Brenda, could you stay a moment?

Sure.

I'll be out in a minute, okay?

Sure. We'll be waiting.

Um, there's something I'd like to ask you,

and please, feel free to say no.

Okay.

[teacher] Run away with me.

Let's make a love nest in some village,

where nobody knows our name.

During the day, I'll teach skiing,

and at night we'll cuddle by the fire, drink hot cider

and think how lucky we were to leave all this behind.

Excuse me?

[teacher] Would you baby sit for me and my wife?

Oh. Ah, yeah, sure. I'd love to.

[teacher] Terrific. Let me give you the address here.

Say, 8:00?

Great.

Nervous?

No. Why should I be nervous?

I could think of many reasons, you just moved to a new city,

you haven't seen her for months.

Maybe you're wondering if things will be the same.

She's thinking, "I wonder if he's changed?"

Compounded by the fact that you guys

have this kind of weird, open long distance relationship,

I think you'd be a wreck.

No wonder you've been staring at that cursor.

Don't you have a newspaper to edit?

Yeah, but I thought you might want to talk,

You know, get some of that anxiety out.

Thanks, Andrea.

I feel so much better now.

Where will she sleep?

[dramatic music playing]

Sorry, man.

It's alright, it's okay.

[Dylan] Brandon, take it easy.

She's just a girl, right?

Bring her by the hotel, I'd like to meet this lady.

All right, man.

[David] Brandon, right?

Yeah.

David Silver.

Steve Sanders' friend, remember?

Yeah, sure, right. Yeah, yeah.

He mentioned your old girlfriend coming out.

He did?

And I know how you feel.

I went to camp with a girl, Marla Mellman, what a fox.

She was only 12, but already she was starting to develop.

Yeah, yeah sure, look, I've got to go.

So, we were hot and heavy all summer,

but she lived in Pittsburgh.

Once camp was over, it was a long distance thing.

Kind of like you and, uh...

- Sheryl. - Right.

She said she'll come and visit.

Well, I was a total wreck, my skin broke out in the fall.

I'd never had a pimple before in my life. And second...

David, bottom line this for me, all right?

Did she come out, did you have a good time? What happened?

No, she never made it.

She got strep throat.

A week later, she met a ninth grader

and I never talked to her again.

That's great.

See? I was nervous over nothing.

Slow down, hotshot.

Her plane gets in three hours.

I know, I know, I just want to be prepared.

You're nervous.

No, I'm not nervous!

- Do you think I've changed? - Oh, yeah.

In fact, I don't even know how she'll recognize you.

Maybe I should get her some flowers, huh?

I think it's too late.

No, no, no.

We could always go...

[Brenda] She's here!

[soft music playing]

Hi.

- Good, how are you? - Good.

What are you doing here?

You were getting at 8:00.

I took an earlier flight.

We've been gabbing, having the best time.

Hi.

Hi.

She's caught me up on all the gossip.

It's amazing how much you miss in a couple of months.

We'll see you guys later, right, mom?

Oh, right.

It's nice to have you here.

Thanks, God, I can't believe it's so warm out here!

People in Minneapolis would die.

90 degrees in the beginning of November.

I know, it's unreal.

Yeah, that sums it up.

[Sheryl] We're on pages 29, 53,110 and 138.

It's not like you have this memorized or anything.

It was a great year.

Look, look at us here.

What?

Did you always look this great?

[Sheryl] Compared to the girls here, I doubt it.

Better.

For a while, I wasn't sure if you'd--

I wanted to show you where you'll sleep.

We were looking at the yearbook.

I know the way to Brenda's room.

Go out the door, take a left, another left, you can't miss it.

All right. I was just trying to be helpful.

When you have a minute, would you set up the grill?

- Sure. - Thanks.

I think she wants us in plain sight.

Okay.

So, any new guys since you moved?

Not yet.

Nobody I like has asked me out.

I bet you'll meet some rich, good-looking guy.

Actually, the cutest guy in school

is my algebra teacher, Mr. Brody.

Matt.

You call him Matt to his face?

No, he's married and everything.

It's not like we're having an affair

- Oh my God, that reminds me. - What?

Do you remember Miss Gephardt,

the gym teacher we used to say was gay?

Yeah.

Brian married her over the summer.

Brian Sullivan, the senior class president?

I can't believe nobody called me.

- [Jim] Everybody asleep? - Should be.

Is Sheryl sleeping in Brenda's room?

Uh-huh.

Think she'll stay there?

Jim, you're terrible.

She better.

[knock on door]

Just wanted to say good night.

Good night.

Come into my room in an hour.

What if your parents decide to check on us?

They won't.

I promise.

They sleep like the dead.

Don't say no.

We've waited so long.

I want it to be special.

Trust me.

Right now, this is special.

You just won't know until you do it.

Then you'll look back

and realize how special it was.

I don't know.

Sheryl.

45 minutes.

I'll have to think about it.

[rock music playing]

[rock music continues]

Hi. Hi.

Jim!

What is it?

Just listen.

- I don't-- - Shh!

If we had to move 2,000 miles to spend the night,

I think it was worth it.

Brandon...

Do you have protection?

Of course.

It's always been my problem.

Lots of protection, but no one to protect.

See if we can change that.

Jim, what if they're...

What if they're what?

Well, Sheryl's our house guest.

We have a responsibility to her.

What if it was Brenda at her boyfriend's?

- She doesn't have a boyfriend. - Oh.

[object clinks to the floor]

- [Brandon laughs] - [Sheryl laughs]

Shh!

Jim...

I'm serious.

I'll talk to him.

Now?

I'll talk to him tomorrow morning.

I really don't feel comfortable with this.

[Jim] Hmm...

Why do I suddenly feel so old?

Oh...

Come here.

How am I ever going to get to sleep tonight?

- Shh! - [Sheryl laughs]

[animated music playing]

[music continues]

That music!

You better have a talk with your son.

Hey!

It was amazing, wasn't it?

[Sheryl] Uh-huh.

I'm really glad you're here.

I didn't realize how much I missed you.

- Really? - [Brandon] Mm-hm.

Hey, don't let me interrupt anything.

Fresh O. J.

Trust me.

He never does this.

So what are you guys up to today?

I want to see movie stars.

Sheryl wants to see movie stars.

Brandon, I did not go deaf overnight.

I got an idea, why don't we get out of here.

- Let's grab a bite on the road. - Okay.

Tell mom and dad--

Good morning.

Isn't it?

We're on our way out,

Sheryl wants to see Tom Cruise.

Oh my God, I'd die.

Hey, fresh orange juice on the counter.

Enjoy it, big guy.

He even strained the pulp.

[rock music playing]

Oh my God, I'd do anything to live there.

It's just a house.

Who do you think it belongs to?

I don't know, I think it used to belong to Cher.

Oh, my God!

This place is amazing.

I want to move here.

No, you don't.

You'd get homesick in a minute.

I think you've got a warped view of Minneapolis, Brandon.

[camera clicks]

[soft music playing]

I don't see anybody.

You were just hungry.

Hey, come on, these people have to eat, too.

Besides, there's someone I want you to meet.

Excuse me, do you know any movie stars here?

You'll be the first to know.

So...

Isn't it great to finally be doing

what everyone's been talking about and doing?

Well, I never really cared what anybody else was doing?

I know.

Timing was never right.

I guess we finally got it right.

[Dylan] I thought I asked for a no-kissing section.

Hey, Dylan!

This is Sheryl.

I kind of figured as much. Hi.

Hi.

Sit down.

Just for a minute.

Brandon speaks very highly of you.

I was beginning to thinking he made you up.

No, no, I'm real.

So, Dylan lives here at the hotel.

Seriously?

If you two will excuse me,

I'm going to the washroom.

It's something movie stars do, by the way.

So, are you into movie stars?

I don't know.

It'd be fun to meet one.

Why? Do you know any?

Yeah, a couple.

You know, friends of my family.

But I do know a club where you may run into a few.

Really?

It's called Contact.

It's private,

but I think I can get us in.

I'll tell Brandon.

You guys have any plans tonight?

I don't know. Nothing definite.

Nobody yet, honey.

[Dylan] So you guys are pretty tight, huh?

[Sheryl] Who?

You and Brandon.

[Sheryl] We were, but he's in paradise,

and I'm still back there,

where only reason people wear sunglasses

it's so they don't go snow blind.

So I guess life goes on, right?

Yeah.

But, to hear Brandon tell it, you--

I wouldn't know. I'm not around to hear it.

So, you see anybody yet?

Uh, no.

But Dylan knows this great club.

So, have you ever heard of this place, "Contact"?

Yeah, but how are you going to get in?

This friend of Brandon's, some Dylan guy.

Dylan's taking you? You'll get in.

What's his story, anyway?

I haven't figured him out yet.

He lives alone in that hotel, keeps to himself.

He's a bit of a wild child.

Cool.

How do you like this necklace?

Yeah, it's cute.

It's not too queer-dangly?

What's the big deal? You'll babysit.

I'm babysitting for Mr. Brody.

That teacher I told you about?

You mean you're gonna be in his house?

You'll meet his wife?

Devastating.

Jim, would you please go now and talk to Brandon?

I don't want a repeat of last night.

First of all, last night is open to interpretation.

We won't know the real story until you talk to him will we.

All right, I'm going. We're talking.

I just feel it's not acceptable in our house.

Look, nobody said anything about acceptable or not acceptable.

The issue here's responsibility, right?

Okay. Right.

Good.

Come on, ladies, let's go!

[car horn honks]

Dylan, we'll be right there.

Brandon--

Come on, Brandon, we'll be late.

- Bye, dad. - Bye, Mr. Walsh.

Bye, dad. Bye, mom.

Have a good night, everyone.

What a cool car!

[Dylan] Yeah, it's all right.

Can I get in?

Sure.

We're dropping off Brenda.

Mind if I ride with Dylan?

Sure, if that's what you want.

When am I ever going to ride in a Porsche?

Brandon, can you possibly move a little slower?

I'll see you there.

Okay, I'll see you there.

[car engine starts]

[Sheryl] Wow.

[indistinct chatter]

[Sheryl yells]

Is it just me, or is Sheryl acting a little weird today?

I don't know. She seems the same to me.

I thought you were having a good time.

We are, we are. It's just...

She's so into this whole Beverly Hills thing--

the houses, the stores, the cars...

You mean like Dylan's car?

Yeah, kind of.

Didn't she seem a little too enthusiastic

about getting a ride from him tonight?

Well, take a look at the option.

Obviously, she doesn't like me for my car.

Dylan didn't seem too unhappy about the idea either.

What are you saying, you don't trust your own friend?

Which one?

Both of them.

Of course, I trust them.

I think they're both acting a little weird, that's all.

Well, I think you're acting a little paranoid.

Paranoid?

I hope you're right.

I know I am.

Look, I've got to go.

Have a good time tonight, okay?

Yeah, you, too,

[Brenda] Wish me luck on my first job.

[Brandon] Good luck.

Hi, Brenda.

Hi.

Come on in.

Great necklace.

[Brenda] Thanks.

Nice toys.

Oh, sweetheart, this is Brenda.

Hello.

Matt, call dad. We're running late.

And not that jacket.

Why not?

It's two shades of the same color. That's why.

Brenda, this is Lisa and Elliott.

Hi.

I don't need her.

[woman] Let go of mommy, please?

She's one of my best geometry students.

Algebra.

[woman] So you mentioned.

Matt, now hurry up and change.

We're won't make that movie.

Elliott, guess what I have?

Let me see.

[Lisa] Hey, that was dumb.

[Elliott] Yeah, but it's my candy.

[Elliott] Get out the way, you brat.

[Lisa] Uh-uh!

Be quiet.

[Elliott] Get out, you squirt!

[girl] I've been out here for over an hour.

Am I wasting my time?

Just let us in. Just us two.

We've been out here for over an hour.

[man] Behind the rope.

No way, get back.

[man] Just wait.

[indistinct chatter]

[Brandon] Hey.

It's about time you got here.

I had to crash my way in.

I left your name at the bouncer.

I guess he's got a short memory.

[Sheryl] He did, Brandon.

Why don't you guys tell me when you're finished dancing?

Fine. I'm going to the rest room.

[Dylan] Man, she is wild!

No, she's not.

She must be overloaded.

I think you're the only one on an overload.

What are you talking about?

You can go out with any girl in the school.

Why hitting on my girlfriend?

You are out of your mind, I'm not hitting on her.

Come on, Dylan, I know how you operate.

"I know this great club we can get into, look at my car."

"Let's just go in, Brandon will find us, take a drink."

That's not what happened!

It doesn't work with Sheryl.

She's not into your car, or your cash.

She's only into one guy.

- You? - That's right!

You must have a serious talk.

Because as much as I hate to tell you,

your girlfriend hit on me tonight.

You better figure out who your friends are.

Come on, we're out of here.

- Where's Dylan? - What's the difference?

This place is so cool.

Once you get in, you don't get carded at the bar.

It's not like Minneapolis.

How many have you had?

I don't know. We had a couple before you got here.

I think you've had one too many.

Don't you ever tell me what to do.

What's with you, Sheryl? This isn't you.

You haven't seen me for six months.

People change.

I thought we'd be closer.

Because I had sex with you?

- [Brandon] Yeah. - Grow up, Brandon.

Sex doesn't make people closer, it tears them apart.

What makes you an expert?

I've done it before.

What are you saying?

It just happened.

- What do you mean? - Nothing.

It makes a difference after you make me wait.

Who was it, Jack Taylor?

He always wanted to jump on you.

It doesn't matter. And it's none of your business.

We broke up before you moved to California.

Long distance relationships don't work.

Your words, remember?

I want a name right now,

or you can go back home.

Fine. You don't have to ask me twice. I'm gone.

Brenda, I'm bored.

I'm bored, too.

I'm going to get something to eat.

Lisa, wait.

Elliott, let go, sweetie.

Brenda, guess what?

What?

Daddy has a penis.

I'm sure he does.

And you know what?

I don't want to know. Let go.

[doorbell rings]

[Brenda] Elliott...

- Who is it? - [Kelly] It's Kelly and Donna.

[Elliott] Mommy says never open the door for strangers.

Thank you, Lisa.

We just wanted to see where he lived.

Guys, this is exactly what he doesn't want.

[Elliott] Do you want to see my room?

- [Lisa] Hi. - [Donna] Hi.

I've got makeup.

Oh, that's great.

I bet when you're going to be a hunk, just like your daddy.

Ouch!

Stop it!

Brenda.

You've got long hair.

I know. Let go of it.

[man] Stay back, come on.

[Brandon] Sheryl!

Sheryl, wait!

[animated music playing]

Damn!

Wow. Look at him there.

Oh God, he was such a babe.

Would you keep it down? I think they're finally asleep.

Brenda, check out this mustache, come here.

What's that?

Where did you find his photo album?

It was in his underwear drawer.

I think we should put it back.

Relax. They won't be home for another hour.

I think he got married way too young.

Oh, definitely.

Brenda, would you look at him?

[door opens]

What's going on?

Hi.

- Hi. - Hi.

Hi, girls.

What are they doing with our album?

Where did you find this?

I'm sure it was just lying around.

I didn't think you'd be home so soon.

Obviously. It's such a pleasure

to see a bad movie and come back to this.

Now...

How much do we owe you?

Whatever you think is right.

[Kelly] Oh, I thought I was going to die. [laughs]

I still say he has a thing for you.

[Donna] Oh, absolutely.

You know how you can be into some guy like Kiefer,

then suddenly you see him in a magazine one day and think,

"Where was my mind?"

Yeah.

That's how it was tonight.

Brenda is getting very mature.

I'll see you guys later. Thanks for the ride, Kel.

Bye.

[Kelly laughs]

[Brenda] Mom, what are you doing?

Sheryl's mother called from Minneapolis

completely out of her mind.

She's been missing. They didn't know she was here.

What?

She didn't visit.

She ran away from home.

[Brandon] Dylan, Sheryl disappeared.

[Dylan] I know.

She's here?

Yes, come on.

So where is she?

Well, she's in my bathroom getting sick.

I didn't hit on her, man.

I swear.

She's not into me. That's not it.

Then why tell me what it's about, I'm clueless here.

Ask Sheryl.

You got a lot to talk about.

You're not going to believe this, man,

but I thought tonight would be incredibly romantic.

Welcome to the real world.

Brandon, the girl's got problems.

Why does Beverly Hills have this effect on people?

Don't put this off on Beverly hills.

These problems go way back.

Hi.

I'll slip out for a little while while.

If you need anything, clean towels or room service,

call downstairs. Tony will take care of you.

Thanks, man.

Yeah.

Do you want to tell me what this is all about?

You getting drunk, running out of the club.

You think you know everything about me, don't you?

That the way I am around you is the way I am in my life.

What are you mean?

You only thought of you.

That you'd be in a strange city and have to make new friends.

I thought you'd miss me.

I did. I do.

No, not like I missed you.

You've got a new life, you have new friends

I'm stuck with the same problems and people.

And what problems did you ever have?

How about a step-father I hate, and a mother that defends him,

and a father that never calls me,

not even on my birthday.

I didn't realize things were so bad.

I didn't want to put my problems on you.

Sheryl, I could've handled it.

I couldn't, Brandon.

When we were together with your family, I felt safe.

I didn't have to think much.

You got me sweet, up, and ready for a good time.

You didn't have to be that way.

I liked myself that way.

When you moved, the whole world caved in on me.

I couldn't be that way anymore.

Hey, hey...

Come here.

It's okay.

I thought if I came, things would be better.

Seeing you again only made everything worse.

Do you want to go home?

We should at least call my mom, let her know I came to visit.

Excuse me?

That's right. I forgot to tell you about that.

I ran away from home.

Who are you calling?

Room service.

Ice cream, Sheryl. We need lots of ice cream.

It's the only way to deal with this.

[Cindy] Her mother is worried sick.

Sheryl's real father's accusing her

of being irresponsible parent.

Did you know they were divorced?

No.

- What about you? - Yeah.

Evidently, she was fighting with her step-father,

she left the house angry, and that was it.

Not a word for three days.

I think this explains last night.

Why? What was last night?

Nothing.

Nothing, it was just...

Well, Sheryl didn't sleep in your room last night.

- [door opens] - Brandon?

- [Brandon] Hello. - Thank god.

Mom, what are you still doing up?

Sheryl, your mother called.

Where's the phone?

Try the one in my bedroom. It's private.

I can't believe you're so calm.

Everything Brandon does is fine.

If this was me, you'd be freaking out.

Sweetheart, I am freaking out.

Brandon?

Want to join me for some ice cream?

There's something we should talk about.

Can it wait till tomorrow?

I've had enough ice cream I can handle for one night.

Hi.

Hi.

May I come in?

Sure.

I thought I really knew her, Brenda,

but there was this huge gap between the Sheryl

I wanted her to be, and the Sheryl she really is.

I guess I couldn't see the problems or the hurt,

because I never took the time to notice them.

You can't see what people won't let you see.

Yeah, but I thought we were so close.

I mean, she knew everything about me.

Even how you used to eat mom's makeup?

I guess we didn't share all our secrets.

Well, it's never too late.

Feels like the only thing

I want to say right now is goodbye.

Hey, it's a start.

[soft music playing]

You sure I can't take you?

That's what an airport shuttle's for, Brandon.

Well, at least you're flying home.

It's amazing how generous parents become

when you push them to the wall.

You guys can work things out?

No choice.

Real estate's a little steep out here for me,

but give me a couple of years, I'll be back.

Well, it was an experience.

I'm sorry, Brandon.

So am I.

There's something I want you to know.

They other night when we made love,

it was special.

It wasn't my first time and you may never forgive me for that,

but, trust me, it was different.

How?

It was like it was supposed to be.

Like I always imagined it would be.

I guess 'cause my feelings for you are so intense.

That and the way you held me after.

It's something I'll never forget.

Never.

So who was it, Sheryl?

Don't you understand? It doesn't matter.

It was meaningless.

That's something I've got to live with.

It did make me realize one thing.

What's that?

[car horn honks]

I got to go.

Sheryl, wait.

Sheryl...

Sheryl, wait a second.

What did it make you realize?

Brandon...

You are a wonderful lover.

Practicing behind my back again?

[Jim] Nothing but catch-up once you pass 40.

Just don't start asking me for handicaps, all right?

Did Sheryl get off okay?

You are disappointed?

What, in her?

Yes and no.

No one's perfect, right?

When I was your age, my father told me

that someday I'd meet a girl who'd break my heart,

and then I'd meet one who wouldn't.

I told him he was crazy

'cause I would never let a girl do that to me,

but it happened.

Twice, maybe three times.

Then I met your mom.

Dad, Sheryl didn't break my heart.

You're not going to know who's the heart breaker is

and who the special one is right off the bat.

Who knows, you may break hearts along the way.

It'll all take time.

Where are you getting at?

It's just that...

Every relationship is special, Brandon.

You need to act responsibly.

Are you talking about sex?

Actually, I'm talking about love.

Why? Is there something you need to ask me about sex?

Dad, we had this conversation when I was 10.

Is there anything new since then?

I don't know. You tell me.

Just tell mom we were careful, okay?

All right.

Anything else?

You taught me never kiss and tell.

Hey, hey, hey!

That's 2-0.

Nobody said we were playing.

You've always got to be on guard.

[Jim] 6-2, me.

What?

[Jim] Six point handicap. It's only fair.

Yes!

Give me a break. You were talking.

Let's go.

[Jim] Oh, no.

Okay, okay.

All right.

You had your chance.