Illegal Tender

what happens

Brandon admits his affair to Steve. Steve suggests that they gauge Kelly's reaction by making her the advice columnist and having her respond to a letter about a similar situation. Steve intercepts a call from Emma; Kelly overhears and assumes that he is cheating on Carly. She lectures Steve and advises him to emulate Brandon. Kelly confronts Emma, who stuns her by playing the tape of Brandon's confession. A devastated Kelly breaks up with Brandon and orders him to leave her alone. A young singer accosts David for his scathing review, which resulted in her firing. David realizes that he misjudged her and helps her get a gig at the After Dark. Val buys David a new keyboard after he expresses a desire to return to music. Noah tries in vain to shut down Val's bookmaking operation. Duke sets her up with an undercover cop, and Valerie and Noah get arrested. Carly experiences a nightmarish day as she loses Zach at the mall. A kindly stranger drops off the boy at the security offices. Music:

who made it

directed

Anson Williams

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Lindsay Price as Janet Sosna
• Hilary Swank as Carly Reynolds
• Myles Jeffrey as Zach Reynolds
• Jim Meskimen as Male shopper
• John Prosky as Duke Weatherill
• Angel Boris Reed as Emma Bennett
• JJamie Blake as Jamie Blake
• Pamela Shafer as Lady Shopper