Marley's having that nightmare again. Sometimes the voice sounds like Marley's. Sometimes it sounds like Donna's. Donna came in and woke her up. She comforted her.
Dee's bright and chipper pouring tea for everyone. Cass is in an abstracted mood. He won't let them speak of Kathleen. Wallingford's going to buy a wedding present for Catlin and Sally. Dee reminded Cass of their date for tomorrow night. He's looking forward to it but he asked her to eliminate Kathleen from her vocabulary. No problem she says. Cass left with Wally.
Somebody thought about Peter telling Annie about her lovely hair and skin. He said she was beautiful. This vanished. Peter's happy to be alive. He asked if she'd sent the message. He says she's got to stop the wedding.
Rachel asked who was getting married. She was told Alice's daughter and Catlin. She said she couldnt go because all her clothes were too stuffy. Sally arrived and told her how important it was that she be there. Rachel said yeah, sure. Who are you? Silence. Ada made the introductions. Rachel said Sally didn't look anything like Alice. Sally said she was adopted. Rachel said that explained it. She said it was very nice of Alice to've adopted Sally Alice does a lot of nice things. She says that's probably why they don't get along. RACHEL Ada and Nancy rebuked her. Ada invited Sally to have coffee. Rachel asked about this man Sally's marrying. Words cannot describe him Sally opined. Voir, c'est croire. Rachel asked if she knew him. Sally said she did. Nancy getting her two cents in said he was GORGEOUS and Sally agreed. She said also he was sensitive and generous and good to her. Ada said they make a beautiful couple. Sally sounded quite pink with pleasure. She was asked about the honeymoon. She said Catlin wouldn't tell her. Rachel said oh, that's nice, it's a surprise. Sally made Rachel promise to come. She left. Rachel said she needed to find the right clothes.
Peter tried to convince Annie to send the telex. She accused him of flattering her to further his own ends. He made a great long speech about her beauty and said she should dress differently. She said she dressed sensibly for work. Peter gave it up and asked again about the telex. She said she'd think about it and make him eggs. She's big on eggs.
Donna asked Marley about the dreams. Marley said she was all right and they should forget about it. Donna's annoyed with Peter. Nancy called to ask Marley about her gloves and to offer to show her her dress. The ball is in two weeks.
Jake told Bridget he'd seen Donna leave. They're agreed now is as good a time as any. Off goes Bridget.
Liz: Kevin, I have to go to the complex and help Mr. Cory with a big meeting. So if there's anything you need before Catlin gets here -- Kevin: No, I don't need anything, thank you. Liz: Where are you going? Kevin: On the honeymoon. I packed everything I need. Liz: Aren't you a little young to be getting married? Kevin: Not MY honeymoon. Sally's and Catlin's. Liz: Oh, THAT honeymoon. Well, you know they've been talking about bad weather coming up and advising everyone to stay home if they can. Kevin: Catlin said where he's taking Sally the sun never stops shining. Liz: Oh, he did, huh? How about Joey Rogers? 'member, you asked him to stay overnight with you tomorrow? Kevin: Oh, that's okay. Joey'll understand. He goes away with his parents ALL THE TIME. Liz: Listen Kevin my little sweetheart sit over here on this chair. Let me tell you, when the bride and groom go on their honeymoon they expect to go alone. Kevin: Without their kids? Liz: Yes. Kevin: How come? Liz: Well, they want to get to know one another. Kevin: Catlin and Sally ALREADY know one another. Liz: They want to get to know each other better. Kevin: Better than what? Liz: That's a good question. Okay, well, look at it this way. When people first get married, they want to make sure that when they are married they won't have to worry about anything. Kevin: Like finding a baby-sitter? Liz: That's right. And a lot of other things, like jobs, and bills, and money -- they only want to worry about happiness. Kevin: If you're happy, why should you worry about it? Liz: You are such a smart kid, you know that? All right, I give up. You go off with Sally and Catlin on their honeymoon. And Alice and I will stay here all alone. Kevin: Oh, you'll be okay. You're grown-ups. Liz: Alice and you and I could go to movies and things. Kevin: Movies? You mean more than one? Liz: Lots. Kevin: Could I have ice cream? Sally doesn't let me have too much ice cream. Liz: Lots of ice cream. Kevin: I think Sally and Catlin will have more fun getting to know each other better without me. Liz: Yes. Kevin: And I might have more fun with you and Alice. PLUS, If I went with Sally I'd miss two whole weeks of school, and I'd have to make up a lot of homework. (The child is FIVE. Six, tops.) Aunt Liz. Liz: Yes? Kevin: Please don't tell Sally that I think I'd have more fun with you and Alice. 'Cause it might hurt her feelings. Liz: I won't say a word. Kevin: I'll just tell her I have a lot of homework to do.
Ada's upset because Rachel drove off alone.
Wallingford: Felicia. Look what I got Sally and Catlin. Twelve teak-handled stainless steel steak knives. Felicia: Very elegant. Wallingford: They come from Austria. Lily: They don't even have steak in Austria. WIENER SCHNITZEL. Everybody eats WIENER SCHNITZEL. But they're beautiful Wallingford. Wallingford: Oh, yeah. You know I wish I could go to the wedding. Felicia: You're not going to the wedding? Why? Wallingford: Well I have this MONSTER business deal over in Ogden. Felicia: OGDEN? Lily: Wait a minute. It's not such a big deal that you can't have it postponed until tomorrow. Wallingford: I didn't say it was a big deal, I said it was a MONSTER deal. Lily: Oh. Help me wrap this up . . . Felicia: Cass. So, any word from Kathleen? Cass: No. And I don't expect any. You know I'm not even thinking about her. Felicia: Yeah, right. You know it always amazes me how people can lie about their feelings. Cass: I have no feelings one way or another for Kathleen. Wallingford: Now we all know that that is not true. Cass: You know what I think, Wallingford? Wally: Well you probably think what I have to say doesn't matter. But if you were smart you would listen to me. Cass: NO. I think that steak knives are stupid, a ridiculous idea for a gift for a wedding for Sally and Catlin. Wallingford: You do? Cass: After all the knives that were thrown around in Majorca? Couldn't you come up with something better? Felicia: HEY. He at least bought Sally and Catlin a gift. That's more than you did. Cass: You're right. I'm sorry. I apologize. Wallingford: It's all right, Cass. I understand. It's Kathleen. Cass: IT IS NOT KATHLEEN. Felicia: CASS. Cass: HE'S GOT TO STOP. Dee came out and said all they ever do is talk about Kathleen and they should stop it. Cass thanked her and left. She was full of how she would do her hair. She is going to get all gussied up ho yuss. Lily reminded her it was deb practice not a date. She said she knew. Lily is unconvinced.
Kevin explained to Catlin gravely that he thought he and Sally would have more fun without him. Catlin thanked him and gave him an envelope for Aunt Liz in which is written the surprise destination. It is not to be opened he told Kevin except in case of major catastrophe. He said Aunt Liz was also going to promise not to open it. Of course I won't silly boy she said in a tone which intimated she would have like a shot had he not had the foresight to make her promise. Liz had to rush off to her meeting. She told Catlin she'd been waiting for this day for Sally for so long. Catlin said so had he.
Peter told Annie she would be aiding and abetting a bigamist. He said Catlin and Brittany and Sally and Kevin had a right to know the truth and make their own decision around it. She gave in and said she'd send the telex.
Rachel came to see Felicia. Dee was sympathetic about her being shot but Rachel brushed that aside lightly. Felicia offered her a seat but Rachel said she didn't have time because Sally and that guy were getting married today. She said she hadn't anything to wear. She wants Felicia to help her shop.
Bridget brought Marley a riding habit originally intended for her niece. (My niece, she belongs to the SOMETHING UNINTELLIGIBLE but she doesn't seem to be much interested except a young lacrosse player who lives in Cherry Hill. (Practically my street.)) Bridget's looking for a job. She got Marley to admit she'd been having a bad dream. Bridget said herbal tea would cure her. Give her a good sound sleep. She'll make her a cup. SINISTER AND DEVIOUS.
Dee was all dressed up as she intended to be for her date with Cass. Donna came looking for him. She wants to withdraw her recommendation. Dee appeared and was MARVELLOUS with her. Polite and hospitable. And flattersome. Donna was impressed and gratified. She decided not to withdraw her support as long as the inhuman Tuna had nothing to do with it. She left. Rejoicing.
Wallingford dropped off the steak knives. Catlin seemed rather fonder of him than the first time they met. He's never going to forgive him for not being able to come. Cass came in. Cass: Hey, there, Kevin. Hey, I've been driving around the block for twenty minutes trying to find a parking space. It is insanity around here. Have you seen those signs? No parking from 8am-5pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. No parking from 8am-5pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Essentially it is impossible to park in this neighbourhood. Wallingford: Don't mind him. He's -- frustrated. Cass: True. Driving and parking and life tend to frustrate me. Hey, congratulations. He said he'd come to the wedding if he could find a parking space. Catlin said Kathleen would be there. Cass said Kathleen loved weddings especially other peoples'. Catlin sort of suggested Cass marry her. Cass said they'd called it quits. Catlin was surprised. Wallingford kept telling Cass in various ways he should stop being a jerk and make it up with Kathleen but Cass said he'd drive him to Ogden only if he shut up. They left.
Dee put on a waltz (Blue Danube). Fantasized about dancing with Cass madly in love with her. And telling her so. World without end. Lily snapped her out of it and advised her not to overdo it with Cass.
Bridget hinted she'd like to keep house for Donna. Donna didn't bite.
Annie dressed up. Peter said she was beautiful. She told him she didn't usually let men tell her what to do. He said they should get along. She agreed. She told him he needed a shave. Wise woman.
A woman brought a telex for Sally to Liz. Liz promptly opened it. "Return delayed. New info. Urgent you delay wedding. Repeat. Do not proceed with wedding. Peter." Sally wandered in euphorically.
Ada scolded Rachel for running off. Rachel has terrific clothes she says.
Bridget says everything's falling into place. Jake called someone else with a report.
Liz didn't tell Sally. Sally left to get ready. Liz destroyed the telegram.
Isn't Aunt Liz the vile woman who called Peter when Sally didn't marry David?