Catlin sleeping in the cabin. A-tossing and a-turning and having a nightmare. He's dressed in white, see, and he's marrying Sally (also in white) when Willa steps out of the mist, dressed in white, too; and she says Sally should know something. Catlin said she didn't need to. Willa persisted. Catlin told her to go away. Adpropinquat. He yelled NO. He awakened to hear Sally knocking at the door and calling to him. He arose to let her in. Catlin: What do you mean, what's wrong? Sally: Well, I've been knocking on the door. Catlin: I was asleep. Sally: Yeah, I could hear you. He said he must've been dreaming. She came in and said she'd come to make sure he got a good breakfast. She presented him with a grapefruit to begin on. Sally: You were -- you were talking in your sleep. Catlin: Did I say anything interesting? Sally: No, no, not that I could hear. What were you dreaming about? Catlin: I don't know. I can't even remember. Sally: Aw, too bad. I could've analysed it. I'm pretty good at that. Catlin: Well I guess it couldn't've been too important. Sally: Not necessarily. You could be repressing something. Some deep, dark, secret -- Catlin: Do you want some TOAST? Sally: Yeah. Yeah, there are some English muffins in there. If you want those. I understand if you don't want to talk about it. I mean I did barge in here, so -- Catlin: I'm just under a lot of pressure. You know, at the academy. Sally: I know. Catlin: Four places -- eight candidates. The other guys are even jumpier than I am. Sally: Listen, it wouldn't be the end of the world if you didn't make it anyway. Catlin: Yeah, I know. Sally: I'm sure you will, though. I know it's rough. Catlin: Nothing a good breakfast wouldn't take care of. Sally: I guess it makes sense. Catlin: What's that? Sally: The nightmare. Carrying all that tension around can do that. Catlin: Yeah, I guess it did. Sally: There are some theories on that, you know, that you dream particularly vivid dreams when there's someone new in your life. Catlin: Ow. Sally: What did you do, honey? Catlin: Just burnt my hand. Sally: Let me see. (Inspecting his palm.) Sally: You know, for a minute there I thought I might've hit the nail on the head. Thought you might've been hiding somebody from me.
Sandy accepted Donna's offer. She invited him to stay to breakfast but he said he had to go see Mac. She warned him Peter might oppose him. He said he didn't want to cause trouble between them. Donna said she loved Peter but he wasn't right to run the hospital.
Mac's eagerly awaiting Sandy's decision. He can't be found. Mac and Rachel are happy to be going to New York. Mac can't help it. He's glad Carl's dead.
Carl's on a plane to NYC. Name Mr. Cunningham.
Mac asked Peter to be in charge of a pan-European magazine. They chatted and Peter spoke of the letting go of some of the Love assets. Mac wants a meeting this afternoon but Peter has a hospital board meeting.
Catlin: What are you talking about? Sally: Nothing, I was just joking. Catlin: You know, you've been in a very strange mood ever since you walked in here. Sally: I'm SORRY. Catlin: Do you have something else on your mind, besides breakfast? Sally: Catlin, the other day -- Catlin: What? Sally: Um -- I'm in a weird mood -- I -- just am -- I'm supposed to start work on a new magazine and I'm -- Catlin: The new French one, huh? Sally: Yeah, and I'm s'posed to do a lot of other work -- Catlin: Yeah, there's probably a lot to get it started. Sally: Yeah. Catlin: I guess we're both a little on edge. Sally: Yeah, and I'm s'posed to do that stuff for the wedding, and -- that is if it's still on. Catlin: What's that supposed to mean? Sally: That maybe you just want to ditch me after this lovely Breakfast. Catlin: I LOVE you. And I don't like any jokes about us getting married. Sally: Well I don't either. Catlin: Everything's going to be all right. Sally: I know, I know, honey. Catlin: Everything's going to be just fine. Sally: Listen, why don't we pretend that this whole stupid breakfast never took place, okay? Now you get something to eat. I'm going to take off. Catlin: You all right? Sally: Yeah, yeah. I'm fine. I'll talk to you again when I'm feeling human. Catlin: Sally -- Sally: No. I was never here. Okay? She left. Catlin: Sally. He made a phone call. There is a phone in the cabin as works. He told someone (rather peremptorily) he wanted to meet her at noon.
Cass put the Cecile wig on Dee and declared it looked stupid. Dee took offense. Tony's coming over so they have to placate her. (There was a bit earlier. Cass had sent Dee out shopping so he could have breakfast alone with Kathleen but Dee returned, claiming that at 8:30 am one could buy doughnuts and car parts. How about a muffler suggested Kathleen.) Cass: I gave her some money to buy a dress. I thought that would keep her busy. Kathleen: For tonight? Cass: Yeah. That's why Tony's coming over. To reimburse me. Kathleen: Um -- where did you get the money for the dress? Cass: Well, Kathleen, I can spare 30 bucks, you know. Kathleen: Thirty dollars? You want Dee to go to the Love mansion in a $30 dress? (Enter Dee who had been summoned by Kathleen.) Dee: What? Cass: Well it was all I had. Kathleen: You have to hit the Tuna for AT LEAST $300. Dee: Did you call me in here to watch you guys whisper? Cass: You're right. You're right. Kathleen: Nothing but the best for tonight, right Dee? Dee: I've thought it over and I ain't going. Cass: Hey, you have to go. Dee: I ain't going nowhere looking dumb. Kathleen put the Cecile wig on to show her that it looked stupid on her too if just pulled on any which way by a jerk. She assured Dee her hair would look wonderful. Isn't she wonderful? said Cass. Doorbell. Tony was let in by Dee to see Cass and Kathleen wrapped in close embrace. It was pointed out to Kathleen that she still had the wig on. Cass soaked Tony for $300 for a dress. Nothing too revealing and neither Cass nor Dee nor Kathleen should choose it. He decided Felicia (resplendent in white just now entering. I guess she can go to Catlin & Sally's wedding) should. She was reluctant until Cass and Kathleen reminded her of how they had not ruined Catlin & Sally's life (for it is but one life between them. Kerstin would have wonderful fun with them. Siamese twins. Of course there's already one of each gender so she'd probably want to reverse them but she claims there must be one of each. I love her doctor voice.) She'd be delighted. He gave her the $300. Felicia: What's this? Tony: Well, it's the money. Felicia: Oh, so you just want me to buy some accessories then. Cass: No, no, buy the dress. That's $300. Felicia: DARLING. I mean do you want me to buy a dress or do you want me to whip it up from a pattern? Tony: Are you saying that's not enough? Felicia: Oho, darling, now don't you worry a bit. Antoine is simply a love about billing people. I'll just give him your address. Tony: No no, Felicia, that's like handing you a Blank Cheque. Felicia: Oooh, don't you just love those two words together: Blank Cheque. Mmm. Dee? Excuse me. We are going to have such a wonderful afternoon. Dee: We are. Felicia: We are going to find you the absolute perfect little dress for your mini-début tonight. Tony: I think it should be something in blue. Cass: Yes, something very feminine. Kathleen: Something off the shoulder. Felicia: YES. Shut up, all of you. Do you not realise that you are talking to a woman who lives to shop? (Strange villainous laugh.) So I don't need any of your TACKY suggestions. I think what Dee needs is something of one vision. Dee: I don't suppose I have anything to say about this. Felicia: Oh, of course you do, darling . . . They left. Tony: Felicia, Felicia -- $300 is a lot of money. (Gurglings.) A LOT of money. Cass: It was your idea, Tony. Tony: I know. But -- Felicia's a sensible woman. She won't spend too much. Cass: Felicia. You know Felicia. Moderation personified. Tony: I think I just made a big mistake.
Peter's alone in Mac's office. Sans Mac I mean. With Liz. Sally arrived. Liz left. Peter: Weddings are very hard work, I understand. Sally: Yeah, I guess so. Peter: Sally, is everything all right? Sally said she was and she was glad to see him working there. He's still perpetuating the myth that he may have to dash off to pull the hospital back from the brink at any moment. Peter: You know, Sally, I hope that you are happy. Always. Sincerely I do. Sally: Thank you. Peter: I realise I was a very stupid man for letting you slip through my fingers. Sally: Peter -- Peter: And I also realise that I'm quite remiss in not kissing the bride-to-be. If she has no objection. Sally: No, of course not. (She sounds somewhat bewildered.) Peter: (Softly) Be very very happy Sally always. He kissed her. Attempted slightly longer than necessary. She pulled away. Donna appeared in the doorway. Peter: Donna. Fancy meeting you here. Donna: Hello, Peter. Peter: I was just giving the bride-to-be a good luck kiss. Donna: So I see. Hi Sally. Sally: Hi Donna. Donna: I've already congratulated Sally. Sally: AND CATLIN. Peter, would you tell Mac that I left those things on his desk? And I do hope you stay. Donna: GOODBYE, Sally. Sally: GOODBYE, Donna. (Exit Sally.) Donna: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to walk in on you like that. Peter: what did you mean to do? Donna: I have to talk to you, Peter. Peter: in Mac Cory's office. Donna: It's URGENT. Sandy accepted my offer. Peter: What a surprise. Donna: I want to know if you feel as strongly about the matter. Peter: Do you think I'm going to change my mind? Donna: well perhaps you should just skip the meeting this afternoon. Peter: well in that case I think I'd better make the meeting absolutely. Donna: Peter, the matter is all settled. My people are all lined up. Peter: You know how tenuous that support is. Donna: Peter, why do you have to be so OBSTINATE? What's going on with you? Peter: Because you're allowing your personal feelings to get in the way of your decision-,making. You always do, Donna. Donna: I do not. Peter: look, we are no longer the wealthiest kids on the block. That hospital has got to make money. Donna: And that's why Sandy Cory is the man who can do it. Peter: Isn't there any other way to get him into your bed? Donna: You come to the meeting this afternoon, and you fight as hard as you can, and don't you EVER talk to me that way again.
Kathleen's breakfast is beyond edibility. Congealing maple syrup. Cass: Have you ever noticed that we seem to have more problems than most people? Kathleen: No, YOU have more problems than most people. I just get suckered in. She enjoys his problems though. Cass envies Felicia's hold on Dee. Kathleen says Dee likes him. Cass says he'd just as soon go to a livestock show as Donna Love's. She asked him to let her down easy if he were ever going to let her down at all. He said he had no intention of letting her down.
Sandy explained the situation to Mac. Mac understands.
Carl's landing. He says the folk he has dealings with some distance from NYC will come to him there. The evil man.
Felicia and Dee watching clo'es modeled. Felicia: So what do you think? Dee: I think it's disgusting. Felicia: Well -- I'm not crazy about that waist. Dee: He must be forty years older than her (she's observing a couple across the runway.) Felicia: What? Will you concentrate on the dresses and stop watching them? Dee: Do you really believe she's got him conned? Felicia: I don't know, and I don't CARE. Dee: I bet he thinks she's in love with him. Felicia: MAYBE she is. Dee: Oh, come on. She wouldn't give him that look in a hardware store. That smile is in exchange for one of those dresses. Felicia accused her of being cynical. She told her people do fall in love etc. Dee says TV's better.
But why would Sandy want to run a hospital? Rachel does not understand. She doesn't much like the Donna aspect. She has things to do so she won't have lunch with him.
Catlin and Blaine in a jewellery store looking at rings. Catlin: He's over there looking at me like he thinks I'm going to steal one. Blaine: Catlin, he's leaving you alone so that you can make up your mind. Catlin: They all look the same to me. How much do they cost? Blaine: You have to ask. Catlin: Oh, great, so you can get all embarrassed and then end up spending too much money. Blaine: Catlin, can I make a suggestion? Catlin: What? Blaine: Do it another day. Picking out Sally's ring should be FUN it should make you happy. (I think perhaps this woman has contracted brain fever. She sounds . . . nutty.) Catlin: I know. I'm sorry. Blaine: I mean there's no big rush, is there? She already said yes. Catlin: Course she did. It's just a good time to give it to her. It'd make her happy. Blaine: Catlin, is something wrong? Catlin: No, nothing. Catlin summoned the whatnot and asked about payments. He was told they could be arranged. Blaine said she could lend him money. He said he didn't need it. He needs her opinion. She didn't like any of the rings he pointed out. She chose one and he was convinced after a bit. He again summoned the (hell, it's not a waiter. Man. Just say man.) man. He was very funny. He told Blaine she was a very lucky young lady (her arm was very much through his) and they collapsed in fits of giggles when he left the room to get his book.
Sally thought about seeing Willa reach up to touch Catlin's face and Catlin pushing her hand away. In slow motion no less. Liz wandered in. Sally was a little abstracted. Liz asked after Catlin. Sally said she had things to do and left.
Catlin told Blaine about the academic situation (YOU know). She said she's sure he'll make it. (Blaine: Because you're my brother. Catlin: OOOOOOOH. Blaine: That's why Larry's the best cop on the force. Catlin: Because he's your brother. Blaine: That's right. The captain called the other day and wanted to know if I had any more brothers. Catlin: And all this time I thought it was because I was good. Blaine: Don't kid yourself.) Catlin has decided he likes having a sister. The man returned and presented him with a nice little gift-wrapped box. Yellow. They departed, all unaware that Willa was lurking about outside the door. Catlin the optimist.
Cass is on edge. Kathleen suggested they could go on the lam. Cass just wants Dee to do okay. Kathleen thinks Dee will manage "with Felicia's help she's going to look wonderful, believe me." Cass looking over her shoulder got a sort of glazed look when Dee and Felicia appeared. Dee: Ain't it just divine? The dress is most emphatically unblue and very much not on the shoulder. Red sequins with matching pillbox hat and a trashy brownish boa.
Carl (Mr. Cunningham)'s getting settled. In a house he's not been in for a year.
Rachel dropped in on Donna. She wants to know what she's UP TO.
Well. That horrible Peter. It's not really him. It can't be. Just an impostor and Donna forgot what he looked like. I think p'r'aps he's nuttier than Blaine. (Oho! Sandy and Donna and Blaine and Peter. A swing from Donna and Catlin and Peter and Sally.) These Loves. Ick. Ugh. Horrible.
D'ye recall when Tom was first pregnant and she raved about pregnant women being moody? Well Sally's been talking to Alice and SUDDENLY SHE'S STRANGE.
I hate dream sequences. They'd better not keep Catlin's secret secret all the rest of the week. P'r'aps he knocked over a jewellery store. (Or p'r'aps he's the father of everyone in Cheyenne as well as Bay City.)