PEYTON PLACE Episode 390. 12-04-67 Betty and Steven sign a property settlement. WA: Today, at least two people fear the approaching marriage of Adrienne Van Leyden and Martin Peyton. Adrienne herself, knows that Peyton holds her responsible for her late husband's death, and plans a life of fear and uncertainty as her punishment. Eddie Jacks tries to cover his feelings. He must kill Martin Peyton before the marriage takes place tomorrow. To Adrienne and Eddie the real world of Rita and Norman Harrington seems far away indeed. Intro: [Waltz music in background]. Adrienne is walking in the square. Eddie Jacks drives up in front of the courthouse and stops. He looks back at Adrienne. She goes to a bench by the Pillory and sits down. Scene 1: Walking down the stairs from the apartment, Norman, carrying garden tools, tells Rita that someone is sitting on a bench in the area where they plan to plant the flowers. Norman and Rita haven't met Adrienne yet, but Rita explains to Adrienne that they don't have their own front yard. Rita goes on to tell Adrienne that Norman's grandfather is getting married. She realizes who Norman is. She asks Rita and Norman to come to the wedding. Norman says that the Duchess and Duke of Flappenstein are dropping by. Adrienne says she understands and stands up. Rita apologizes for Norman's rudeness. Norman says it is not personal, that he doesn't get along with his grandfather. Eddie walks up and tells Norman not to be rude. He apologizes to Adrienne for Norman. Adrienne leaves. Rita asks Eddie to help plant the bulbs. He complies. Scene 2: Adrienne is walking across the street and Webber drives up in the limousine almost hitting her. He orders her to get in. He mentions the beach. He insists that Peyton wants her to come over to try on the wedding gown. He ushers her in the car and they drive off. Scene 3: Betty is trying on a coat and scarf as she hears a knock on the door. Betty is still in room 6. Rodney comes to asks Betty to go skiing. Another knock on the door. Roy Slater, the postman, brings Betty a registered letter. He asks her name and she signs. He says the fact he has known her since she was two, doesn't mean one thing to the U.S. Mail. Slater leaves. The envelope is from William Kennerly in Boston. The property settlement. It appears to have a regular stamp and a special delivery stamp. They start to leave. Betty goes back in and opens her mail. Attorney William Kennerly wants Steven and Betty to come to the Peyton mansion that night to sign the property settlement. Betty says the skiing is off but they can go for a drive. Scene 4: In the Clarion, Elliot is working as Steven comes in. Elliot gives Steven a sheet of paper. ARMISTICE headline in corner. Steven says that he is planning on getting away for a while. Roy Slater, the postman, has brought him a registered letter. He asks his name and Steven signs. Slater leaves. The letter is from William Kennerly, Sr., in Boston. The property settlement. They talk briefly. Evidently Steven had planned on going skiing but he doesn't want to bump into Betty and Rodney on the mountain. Elliot says that Peyton place is a lot more crowded than a mountain. Scene 5: In the Book Gallery, Constance is tending Matthew. Adrienne comes in followed by Webber. Adrienne asks him why he is there. He goes back out to the car. Constance puts Matthew back in the play pen. Adrienne asks why Constance is not coming to the wedding. Adrienne says she really would like for Constance to be there. Constance says that Sundays are reserved for Matthew. Adrienne asks for a favor. Give up this Sunday with Matthew. Constance says she will try to get a baby sitter. Lee comes back in to remind Adrienne that Peyton is waiting for her. Scene 6: Betty goes to the mansion and rings the chimes. Steven and Kennerly are in the livingroom. Steven goes to the front door and admits her. He tells her that old Mr. Kennerly is in the living room. Kennerly greets her as Mrs. Cord and asks her to sign the settlement. Betty signs. Steven signs the settlement. Kennerly apologizes to Betty for asking her to come to the mansion, that it must hold bitter memories for her. She says that it means nothing to her. Steven gets Kennerly's coat and hat and gives them to Kennerly. The attorney leaves. Steven asks Betty to think very carefully about what she is going to do. Steven says that their marriage was only two years ago. He has no feelings for Adrienne. He tells her that she is the only person he'll ever love. Kennerly mentions young attorney Robertson. Kennerly has arthritis. Scene 7: William Kennerly, Sr. is checking in the Inn as Leslie comes up and greets him. Harrington asks Robert, the desk clerk, for his mail. Leslie tries to pump Kennerly about Peyton. Leslie goes to a pay phone in the lobby of the Inn and calls the rooming house. Eddie comes out of his room and answers the pay phone in the hall. Leslie says that he just ran into old Bill Kennerly. Leslie pressures Eddie again. He must act now, tonight, or the deal is off. Eddie says that he'll do it. Preview: Norman talks to Rita. Rodney talks to Betty. Adrienne fusses with Lee Webber. NH: Maybe you'd better tell your mom what we're doing, cause she's going to find out anyway. RJ: It would just make more trouble. NH: If I'm going to build up my relationship with your father, you're not going to get off free. RH: You're going to see Steven aren't you? BA: This is none of your business. RH: Stop playing games with me. BA: I'm not telling you any more, Rod. You're not my big brother and you're not my husband. AVL: I'm not going to put up with this any longer. I'll see to it that you're fired. LW: Sure, baby. William Robert Kennerly, Sr.-Russell Thorson. Roy Slater, postman-not credited. Robert, desk clerk at the Colonial Post Inn-uncredited. Property settlement. PREV HOME NEXT