Jake spent the night watching Marley. He thinks it's going to be a wonderful day. She is preparing to get him hospitalised and turn herself in for killing Carl. He said it wasn't murder but she feels the police should know. He agreed but said she had to find out why he'd been up all night first. HE HAS SUMMAT TO ASK HER.
Sally told Aunt Liz all about it and told her she wouldn't be seeing Catlin again. Catlin came in and Sally said emphatically "It's OVER."
Chris had a nightmare that he woke up bound with ropes by Carl who had Nancy. Nancy yelled. Chris yelled. Both struggled. Carl walked off with Nancy. Chris woke up and finding Nancy gone set out in search of her. He found her taking pictures of the Star God and Princess and staff and enfolded her in his arms. They got into a tickle fight. Suddenly Chris noticed the sun was up and nothing had happened. He's afraid if they have to wait Carl will catch them.
Marley: what is it? Jake: I rehearsed this in the dark. It sounded so good to me — Marley: what did you say to yourself? Jake: maybe I should forget the speech and just tell you the way I feel. Marley: okay, I would like to hear that. Jake: I haven't had anything really good in my life, Marley. Not in my life. I'm not complaining, I'm just telling the way it is. And now I have something that is better than good. You are the most incredible thing that's ever going to happen to me. What I'm trying to say is that I love you very much. Marley: Jake — Jake: no, let me finish, okay? This is hard enough. Marley: I think I've heard all — Jake: wait. Saying "I love you" is really easy. It's what you mean by it that counts. What I mean is that I want to spend every minute of my life with you, every day and every night. When you were in trouble I thought I was going to go crazy. When you were hurt I hurt. I have to be with you. [Suddenly the tape stopped and Jake's face froze for quite some time. Eventually they admitted it was a technical difficulty and started it up again but I'm not sure whether we missed a bit.] Marley: we should definitely get married. Jake: you're not kidding me, are you? Marley: Jake. There is nothing I want more than to be your wife. Jake: I can't believe this. Marley: why not? Jake: it's too good to be true. Are you saying yes? Marley: yes. Jake: YES? Marley: YES. Laughter and kissing. The shoulder made its presence felt. Life is going to be swell except for Victoria. Marley: I love her so much. I love her more than anybody else — except you. Jake: I am SO GLAD you added that. Embrace.
Marley and Jake stopped riding to rest his shoulder. Marley seems to have the wanderlust. Jake sounds in a mood to settle down. Kissing. They remounted the horse and continued.
Catlin let go of Sally and tried to convince her to let him explain what happened. She refused to listen to him. [Catlin: what can I do? What can I do to make you listen? What? Sally: nothing. You could leave. Kevin and I are going to be out of here by six o'clock. Catlin: THIS IS SO STUPID. Sally: we've got a moving van coming, I'm not taking much, I'm just taking the toys and the clothes, and after that you've got the cabin to do whatever you want with. Catlin: this cabin isn't any good without you here with me. Sally: then you've got a real problem.] He asked what she was going to tell Kevin. She's not sure but she'll let him see Kevin whenever he wants because she doesn't want to destroy Kevin's love for him. He can set up the times with Aunt Liz. She showed him out. He viciously attacked the barrel outside the door. Sally inside cringed. Aunt Liz and Kevin came over and Sally told Kevin they'd be living with Aunt Liz again because she and Catlin aren't happy together anymore — kinda like Jimmy McGuire's parents. BUT THEY'RE DIVORCED. Kevin yelled that he loved Catlin and Liz assured him Sally did too and time the great healer would solve everything. Liz sent Kevin to his room. Sally gave her what for for leading Kevin on. Liz agrees that things are awful but everything was likely mostly Brittany's fault. Sally would rather kill Brittany than talk about her.
Brittany told Larry everything and took responsibility and said she wanted to get Catlin and Sally back together. Larry is suspicious of her motives. She said she'd give Catlin up if that was what he wanted. Larry said it was. She said she should talk to Sally. He told her not to. Enter Catlin. He asked Britt to leave him and Larry alone. She didn't budge.
Chris and Nancy can't imagine what's keeping the cave from opening. They're worried. Nancy remembered she'd moved the stuff a little for the picture so they fixed it. The light struck it. A door opened in the Princess's chest revealing gems. And a door opened into the cave and mist smoke came pouring out on the floor. They rushed in and ruled over the treasure. [Not all of this stuff looks Egyptian... in fact some of it looks very Love atticish.]
Britt told Catlin she'd told Larry. He told her to back off. She tried to look at his hurt hand but he told her to go. She said she felt terrible about what had happened, breaking up his marriage. He said it wasn't over yet and Sally just needed a little time. She said that was good and went a little way away to where she could still over here Catlin and Larry discussing the situation in undertones. She found out Sally had thrown him out and he hadn't been able to tell her about Evan. Catlin's afraid he may never get to talk to Sally again. Britt looked satisfied.
Marley called Dee and asked her to tell the Loves she was fine and on her way home. Dee is thrilled to hear things are working out with Jake. Marley thought about shooting Carl and decided to confess. When she opened the door Mac was there. She told him what had happened with Carl & Nancy & Chris. Mac told her shooting Carl was a Good Thing and made her promise not to tell until the body was found and he'd talked to his legal department. She doesn't want her family to know. He went to call the legal department.
Larry told Catlin he could stay with them. Catlin said Sally was moving out but he's not staying in the cabin without her. Larry said he had to get her back then. Catlin: easy to say. Larry: well do you want her? Catlin: what do you mean, do I want her? I love her. Larry: well then go after her Catlin. Catlin: how? She won't let me near her. Larry: start over. Start courting her. [Just like you did with Clarice?] Catlin: I'll probably have to wait in line for that. Larry told him not to give up so easily. He said Sally's yelling and pain proved she loved him. And if being with Sally was worth it he should take the trouble to redeem himself. THIS WILL TAKE TIME. Everything is possible if you love someone. And now to detect our little hearts out.
Dee found Vic in Smiley's and gave her the scoop. [The engagement doesn't seem to be news.] Vic ran into Bridget on her way out and rushed her home.
When Jake returned Marley was in a robe having showered. They are fond of each others' shoulders. Marley with the wanderlust suggested they never go home. Jake was taken aback. Before he could respond Mac came to the door so Marley [preserving her reputation, no doubt] fled to the bathroom. Jake is the only Important Person I've ever heard called Mac "Mr Cory" Mac calls him "son" [too, too sick-making]. Mac has hired Jake's helicopter to look for Carl's body. [the more fool he.] exit Mac. Marley returned and resumed her suggestion to elope and go someplace far away from Bay City and get established.
Chris thought he heard a footstep. Nancy tried to convince him he hadn't. He insisted.
Jake said they had to face Donna sooner or later. Marley said she just wanted to delay everything but being with him. She wants to be his wife THIS VERY MINUTE. Please please please please. He laughed and said it was a deal. He spit on his hand and held it out. She did likewise and they shook on it to seal the bargain. [vair' pleasant.] Kissing.
Victoria intends to go after Marley and Jake, to protect her territory, I guess. Then she got a much better idea.
Sally gave Kevin to Aunt Liz and promised to call from Arizona. Kevin went on ahead and lid Liz made Sally promise not to try to be revenged [inference: by sleeping with Daniel]. Sally held up her fingers in a Guide salute. Liz left. Sally stared at the wedding photo on the mantel. Britt knocked on the door and asked if she could come in.
Nancy wanted Chris to take her photo draped in ropes of pearls. Enter Carl with his beeper.