PEYTON PLACE Episode 211. 04-28-66 Norman reaches a decision. WA: For Betty Anderson, now Mrs. Steven Cord, the realization that the mysterious phone call her husband received while on their honeymoon was from Ann Howard, a prospective client, appeases her somewhat jealous nature. But for Ann Howard, it was an urgent call enlisting Steven's help. Now, Ann is about to embark on a mission, a mission in search of the truth. The truth about her past. Scene 1: In his law office, Steven Cord tells Ann Howard that he has photostatic copies of the police report of the incident. Ann Howard balks about going over the records. Steven tells her that it is "now or never" so Ann eventually agrees to read it. [The Xerox® copier became in popular use shortly after the end of the series.] Scene 2: Norman Harrington comes in the Pharmacy and tells Rita that her nagging has paid off. He has decided to attend college. Constance comes in for her vitamins, for her pregnancy. Norman announces to Constance that he will attend college but doesn't know yet what his major will be. Presently he leaves and Constance and Rita talk about babies. Rita stares wistfully at container of Johnson & Johnson® baby powder and a picture of an infant. Scene 3: In Steven's office, Ann is reading the police report and having audio flashbacks of screaming children on the bluff. Steven seems to be in pain as she reads the report aloud. The report says that "the Webber boy states that Ann Howard deliberately pushed his brother off the bluff." Ann tells Steven about her lonely childhood and how she sought out the other children. She recalls taking off the blindfold right before the boy fell. She says she presumed that she had pushed the boy because everyone said she did. Ann says she had a nervous breakdown some months after the accident. She she followed that with a bad marriage. Steven asked why she waited so long to return to Peyton Place. She replies that she could never wake up without thinking of the accident on the bluff. She speculates on why she was accused of pushing Chris Webber when she never even knew him. Steven says he can't imagine why either. Scene 4: Ann walks onto the square and has another daymare, the shrill scream of a child, ringing in her ear. Allison and Rodney enter the Cider Barrel and Sandy entices Rodney right in front of Allison. Allison mentions that she saw Norman at Peyton College. On his way out the diner, Rodney empathizes with Sandy about her being hit by Lee at the Shoreline. [episode 209]. Allison is still nibbling on her sandwich so Sandy seizes the oportunity to question her relationship with Rodney. Allison reminds Sandy that she is married. Scene 5: Steven comes home to the mansion and asks Hannah if she recalls the accident at the bluff when Chris was blinded. Hannah becomes uncomfortable when Steven informs her that the woman accused is named Ann Colby. Hannah says she barely remembers the incident and wants to know why Ann would want to bring it up again. Betty and Steven leave. Scene 6: Hannah informs Martin that Ann Colby is back in town. Peyton says, "God help us, Hannah." [Martin Peyton is without a doubt, a very religious man. Your reviewer first came to this conclusion when it was noted that Peyton doesn't have a television set. He has a high fidelity grammaphone. Then again he might be waiting for HDTV.] Preview: Ada talks to Rita. Hannah talks with Martin. Elliot talks with Ann Howard. AJ: I was a rotten mother. But I learned. Let me help you, please. HC: I'm going to find out. MP: No. Hannah. The last thing we want to do is to put Steven on edge. EC: If it isn't absolutely necessary, don't pick up that sword. AH: I have to. PREV HOME NEXT