Ada demanded the whole story from Chris.
Daniel was persuasive.
Wallingford disapproves of Edouard's ring. He said Felicia had to make up her mind today. She explained to him about Brittany's ring. He told her it wasn't fair to accept Edouard's ring to spite Zane. She said she hadn't. He told her as long as she had the ring Edouard would hope she'd change hands. She agreed to talk to Zane and return it to Edouard.
Paul told Edouard he was being offered the part. He has to do a screen test. He doesn't like it. He says it's an insult. They have agreed to do the test in Bay City. Edouard confessed he got stage fright and needed time. Exit Paul being soothing.
Ada asked Chris how he could let this happen to Nancy. Nancy said she'd wanted it too and he said they cared a lot about each other [they thought she meant the sexlife]. Ada asked what that had to do with Carl Hutchins and they were relieved. Chris and Nancy explained that Nancy was too determined to be stopped and she'd been trying to save the family. Ada yelled at her for risking her life and hugged her fiercely. Ada got on the phone to Joe with whom she is going to Fort Wayne and Rachel took her turn at yelling at Nancy. Ada stood up for her. She dragged Rachel off to cook leaving Nancy and Chris alone. He is willing to make an honest woman of her.
Zane bonged by and Wally left him alone with Felicia. He apologized for being a clod. She said she'd been infantile. He kissed her and said he wouldn't give her a ring he'd bought for someone else but he would give her a special one anytime. With Edouard he didn't want to push. She told him to push. They decided to get away for a while and get engaged. He said he loved her.
Sally drew away and said she couldn't use him to hurt Catlin. He seemed not to mind being used but she said she didn't think she could be attracted to any man right now, not even Richard Chamberlain. Daniel: do you want to hear a funny story? Sally: sure. You have a captive audience, you can tell me anything, even bad jokes. Daniel: I never used to care what a woman thought of me so long as I got what I wanted. Sally: that's not funny. Daniel: no, but here's the funny part. With you it's different. Sally it is? Daniel: yeah. I want you to want me just like I want you without your feeling guilty. Sally: I would like to be able to cancel out Catlin but I can't do that, not yet. Daniel: I understand. Sally: do you? Daniel: sure. Sure. Know how to play gin rummy? Sally: GIN RUMMY? Daniel: well I can't think of anything else that two people alone on a beach on a starry night with the rest of the night to go could do. Sally: you know something? You're a nice guy. [she laughed.] Daniel: I really hate that. Sally: why? Daniel: you know where they finish up. Sally: OH. [Pause] I keep seeing him. I keep seeing him in my mind and then I just get this lump in my throat and I don't know why Catlin would do that to hurt me, I don't. Daniel: I'm not going to give up. I'm going to WAIT. I'm going to tow your boat back in the morning, OK? Sally: Daniel where are you going? Daniel: for a swim. Sally: Daniel the water is FREEZING COLD. Daniel: THAT IS EXACTLY THE POINT. On the understanding that I am still human. He left and she stared into the fire. The next morning they took the boats back. She kissed him and ran up the hill.
Joe is Catlin's Cap'n Delaney. He and Ada left, intending to take statements from Chris and Nancy upon their return. Ada informed Rachel that she was to make a costume for Amanda's school play. Rachel disappeared to find Amanda. Chris and Nancy alone embraced each other. She commented on how close together their rooms were. He made strange noises.
Felicia dropped in on Edouard and told him she couldn't possibly keep the ring. She told him she'd grown up and she needed Zane and he needed someone who could love him more now. He was strange. She had to rush. She was thrilled to hear he had the part after all.
Amanda: that's not an angel. Rachel: yes it is it's a stylized angel. We'll get a dressmaker to make this and you'll be the most beautiful angel in the whole pageant. Amanda: angels have straight dresses with wings on the back made out of coat hangers. Rachel: who says? Amanda: Miss Adams. Rachel: if Miss Adams knows so much about angels why doesn't she make the costumes herself? Amanda: she says the mommies have to. Rachel: Miss Adams is sexist. She is also stifling my creativity. Exit Amanda. Enter Nancy. She apologized for not telling about Arizona. Rachel accused her of being involved with Chris, evident in the way they look at each other. Exit Rachel. Chris dashed through on his way to the hospital. Nancy told him of Rachel's suspicions. She doesn't want to tell Rachel who will tell her mom. He doesn't want to sneak around. She'll handle it her way. He kissed her and left.
Kathleen knocked her book on the floor. In reaching for it she nearly fell but Edouard dashed in and caught her. He gave her three Hemingway books. They chatted. He told her not asking for help when she had a problem was pretty dumb. She made him tell her about his film. He confided his stage fright in her and said Felicia had always helped him. He said it wouldn't be appropriate to ask her for help now. She quoted his wise saying back at him. He still refused to ask her. She offered to help herself. He said she was sweet but no. He left.
Incessant pounding on Sally's door. Sally: just a second. Wait a second, okay? GOOD GRIEF WHO IS THIS? [She opened the door. Enter Daniel.] Daniel we're not supposed to be at the site until later. What — Daniel: it's not that. We have to talk. Sally: all right, we'll talk. Do you want some coffee? Daniel: no coffee, no coffee. Sally: okay. Fine. Let's talk. Daniel: I was thinking about my behaviour last night. Sally: you were wonderful. Daniel: EXACTLY. I was wonderful, I was TOO wonderful, that's just the point. Sally: what? Daniel: I could have gotten to you, I could have USED your helplessness. But instead I was sensitive and I was selfless. Sally: very. Daniel: I can't BELIEVE I gave up that advantage. I can — I know — I — it hit me why. Sally: what? Daniel: I must be in love with you. Sally: that's impossible. Daniel: that is exactly what I said. What are we going to do about it? Sally: first of all I don't think you're in love with me — Daniel: wait a minute, wait a minute, I am SURE I'm in love with you. Do you know what this MEANS to me? Sally: no, but I have a feeling you're going to tell me. Daniel: OOH, Sally I started off with nothing, I wanted to be the richest greatest architect in the world. Sally: oh, look at you now you're the Lesoleil man. Daniel: I haven't got TIME for love. Oh. There's no going back now. Sally: what do you mean? Daniel: I've never felt like this before Sally. NEVER. And I'm not going to run away from it. Sally: why not? Daniel: because I know you're unsure about your feelings toward Catlin and I know he's hurt you. Sally: Daniel I've already explained to you — Daniel: I AM NOT GOING TO GIVE UP. I don't care whether you get a divorce, I don't care whether you leave Lesoleil, I don't care whether you do anything at all. I am going to be there. Sally: you are. Daniel: well you're going to have to choose eventually. I want you, Sally. Sally: you're LEAVING? Daniel: NO. Exit Daniel.
Felicia dropped in on Kathleen. Kathleen told her about the nervous-making screen test and his refusal to ask for help. Felicia got thoughtful.
Chris returned for his car keys. Nancy told him to come to her room when he returned. He's hesitant. Kissing. Exit Chris. Enter Rachel. "That was some kiss." "And who are you, the kissing sheriff? Anyway Chris was on his way to work and I thought I'd give him a good friendly kiss goodbye. HONESTLY Rachel." exit Nancy. "Well. If that's what she does when he goes to work I hope he never gets drafted."
Felicia postponed the trip for a screen test. Zane was less than thrilled. She assured him he came first and they'd definitely go in a few days. She left for the studio. He went out a few paces behind.