Episode 2.04:

You've Got Mail

Summary by Scott

Val is getting rid of Rick's old stuff when she suddenly remembers that she never got to talk to Janet about Janet's being released from the hospital. And that she never apologised to Janet for missing Thanksgiving dinner. She immediately calls Janet who seems to be feeling much better after her recent ordeal. Janet invites Val to stop by and Val accepts.

Clare calls Donna to invite her out for an evening at the After Dark. Donna accepts.

Kelly gives Megan an early Christmas bonus-$1500! Megan is genuinely shocked to recieve so much money and is obviously very grateful to Kelly.

Val drops by at Steve and Janet's. Despite what seemed like on the phone, Janet is still an emotional wreck inside. She's still trying to deal with the loss of her child. Val talks to Janet about Rick's departure. Val is still hurting from it. Janet tries to be supportive. Val tells Janet about her one-night stand and how it destroyed her relationship with Rick. Janet still gives Val her unconditional support and friendship. Val muses about Lexi's probable part in all this and gets really depressed that she's somehow managed to pick up a new enemy without doing anything to deserve it. Janet continues to try to comfort her.

Steve is taking Maddy for a walk in the park. He's still worried about Janet. He gives Maddie a pep talk that turns into a confidence booster for himself. In a much better mood, he calls Janet to tell her that he loves her. This makes Janet very happy.

Donna recieves a letter from Joe telling her to forgive herself for their fling. Donna,the most forgiving person in the world,is completely incapable of doing this. The only person Donna Martin can't forgive is Donna Martin.

David and Brandon take a break from their work at the paper. They wander onto the bar where Jen works. David is surprised by just how happy Jen is to see Brandon. They all talk for a while until Brandon remembers that he has to meet Val for a late lunch.

Steve brings Maddy home. Val leaves. Janet tells Steve that she wants to go to the doctor to see about having another baby to replace Kristen (the name Janet had picked for her dead child.).

Brandon and Val meet for their lunch. Brandon mentions to Val that he and David are trying to put together an issue of the paper without Janet and Steve to give Janet and Steve a break. He also tells Val about how Jen is practically stalking him. An amused Val makes a little joke about when she used to do that.

After lunch, Brandon calls his publisher, Mark, who has good news for him. His book will be published in other languages and will probably be on the top ten list for new releases.

Valerie recieves a letter from Rick,forgiving her and wishing her well. Valerie feels a little better after recieving this. She's more ready to get over Rick and give Noah a chance.

Janet gets a fertility test at the doctor's.

Lexi calls Megan to invite her out for the evening.

Clare sends down from her hotel room for a phone book and a newspaper. Dylan ,very thoughtfully, delivers them personally. We soon find out what these items are for. Claire is ready to start job hunting.

At Chateau McKay, Kelly asks Dylan why he's wearing his wedding ring again. Dylan tells her how Brandon's book about him and Toni has gotten him remembering things,how he found a letter from Toni and how he's having a hard time being with Kelly without feeling unfaithful to Toni. Kelly tells Dylan that they're growing apart and that they shouldn't be together any more. Dylan sadly agrees.

David talks to Val at the After Dark and suggests that she open up to Noah.

Donna and Clare are enjoying their evening at the After Dark. Clare praises the strength of Donna's relationship with David. This does not have the best effect on the guilt-ridden Donna's nerves. She snaps a little at Clare but covers it.

Kelly calls Val to talk about the situation with Dylan but Val's not in. Kelly calls Brenda to invite her over but Brenda can't come over. Kelly does tell Brenda how glad she is that Brenda's back.

Val takes Noah to a club. They have a good time but unfortunately run into Lexi and Megan. Lexi's idea of a good time is to spoil other people's good times and tonight is no exception. She's soon managed to goad Val into going at it with her.

Lexi tells Michael about the fight the next day. Much to her surprise, Michael is not sympathetic to her.

Clare calls her dad to update him about her life. It's a pleasant conversation. It puts her in a good mood.

Janet recieves a phone call from the doctor. The doctor wants her and Steve to come to the office.

Dylan resolves to track down his father again.

Donna brings Brandon and David food. They're hard at work getting the paper out.

The doctor tells Janet that because of the accident,she can never get pregnant again. This is yet another blow for the already traumatised Janet and she does not take it well.

Kelly drops by Brandon's to tell her about her break-up with Dylan.

Brenda comes in. She and Kelly decide to grab a meal and go shopping together. They're both trying to bond again,to recapture the close friendship they once enjoyed.

Dylan's quest for his father is not going well. Suddenly, he remembers his half-sister Erica. Maybe her side of the family can help?

Brenda tells Kelly about her interest in Noah. Kelly tells Brenda that she can't do anything about it because he's Val's.

Val talks to Janet on the phone. Janet is disintegrating rapidly despite Val's best efforts. Val decides to come over.

Brenda visits Noah at the After Dark.

Nat is visiting Steve and gets an update on the current situation with Janet. Val arrives just in time to see Janet collapse into pure despair.

Janet literally cries herself unconcious. Nat and Val do what they can but,ultimately,inevitably, Steve winds up alone,not knowing what to do.

Jen drops by Brandon's at 12:30 AM to try to get Brandon to go out with her. Brandon is busy and not all that into going out with Jen anyway. Jen learns about Kelly and decides that maybe she should check out the competition.

Brandon and David finish getting the paper together. They drop a copy off in Janet and Steve's mailbox.

Noah drops by Val's. Val apologises for how she's been acting. They fall asleep in each other's arms.