Ep 12. Cold Turkey

In the twelfth episode of Melrose Place season 2 titled "Cold Turkey," tensions have reached an all-time high between Amanda and Allison. Amanda's trust issues with Billy reach a boiling point causing a rift between them. Meanwhile, Kyle is pushing Amanda to finalize the deal with an important client while simultaneously battling with his own personal struggles with addiction.

The episode begins with Amanda sitting at the bar after having a heated argument with Billy. As she nurses her drink, Kyle approaches her and tries to convince her to close the deal with their important client. He attempts to remind her of the many benefits of this deal, including the boost in the company’s portfolio and his commission. However, Amanda is unwilling to work on it, telling Kyle to drop it.

Billy, still fuming from his argument with Amanda, confides in Allison about his frustrations with their relationship. Allison tries to reason with him and convince him that he needs to be patient with Amanda. While Billy tries to take her advice, his trust issues with Amanda only continue to escalate. Later, Amanda and Billy have a serious conversation about the state of their relationship, which ends with a heartbreaking revelation that pushes Amanda even further away from Billy.

Meanwhile, Kyle is dealing with his own struggles. His addiction to alcohol has taken a toll on him, causing him to have unpleasant flashbacks to his past struggles. Despite his personal struggles, Kyle is determined to help Amanda close the deal with their important client. He works tirelessly and even takes the client out to a nightclub to show him a good time. However, things take a turn for the worst when Kyle is unable to control his drinking and ends up embarrassing himself in front of the client.

The tension between Amanda and Kyle reaches a boiling point when they have a fiery argument in front of their colleagues. In the heat of the moment, Amanda accuses Kyle of being unreliable and unprofessional. Kyle retaliates with accusations of his own, bringing up Amanda's many missed opportunities and mistakes. The argument ends with Amanda firing Kyle and him storming out of the office.

While this is happening, Billy tries to make things right with Amanda by bringing her flowers. However, he runs into Allison at the door, who warns him to stay away from Amanda. Hurt and angry, Billy confronts Amanda about their relationship and accuses her of using him. In a moment of clarity, Billy realizes that the root of his trust issues with Amanda stem from his unresolved feelings for Allison.

In the end, Amanda is left alone with her thoughts, questioning the state of her personal and professional life. Meanwhile, Kyle hits rock bottom and realizes that he needs to get help for his addiction. The episode ends with Allison confronting Billy about his revelation, setting up the stage for future drama in Melrose Place.

Overall, "Cold Turkey" is an intense and dramatic episode, showcasing the complex relationships between the characters of Melrose Place. The episode delves deeper into the personal struggles of Kyle and the strained relationship between Amanda and Billy, while also setting up plot points for future episodes.