PEYTON PLACE
Episode 246.
07-19-66
Betty leaves the Cords' house.
WA: In the heat of a bitter argument, Betty Anderson has walked
out on her new marriage. A drastic overwhelming decision.
But to Betty, it is necessary, if she is to avoid Steven's
questions, and her own answers, which she knows would hurt
him deeply. Julie Anderson, surprised and concerned over
Betty's actions, is unaware of her daughter's desperate
dilemma.
Intro: Betty takes a Peyton Place taxi cab to the Anderson house.
Scene 1: Betty arrives at the Anderson house and asks if it is all
right to stay there that night. Julie says, of course, it is
all right. Betty says that she wants to talk tomorrow.
Julie asks how long Betty plans to stay. Betty says that she
has had arguments with Steven, always about Rodney. Betty
says that she has not given Steven any reason to be jealous
of Rodney. Betty says that she wants Steven to trust her.
Julie asks what really happened. Julie tells Betty to try to
make up with Steven.
Scene 2: Steven comes home to an empty house. Betty is gone. Steven
calls the Anderson House. Betty says, "Steven." Julie
answers and tells Steven that Betty is there, but does not
want to take his call. Betty tells Julie that she does love
Steven.
Scene 3: Elliot drives Chris and Sandy to the Webber house. Elliot
asks if they really think it is safe for them to stay there.
Elliot tells Chris that Constance told him that Rodney is not
in danger from Lee, but that Ann Howard is. Suddenly Lee
shows up. Elliot asks Lee where he has been. Lee asks
Elliot if he is writing an article. Lee says that he treated
himself to a little celebration. Chris says that Lee won't
hurt anyone. Chris asks Lee if he is sober enough to
understand what he is saying. Chris says that if Lee will
leave Ann alone, then he won't tell what really happened.
Lee reminds Sandy that he told her to make some coffee.
Scene 4: Dr. Rossi is informed by Elliot that Chris, Lee, and Sandy
are home. Ann is fearful of Lee. Ann tells Rossi that she
loves him for being protective of her. Ann says that she
won't do anything foolish. Ann says that if he is concerned
for her safety that he could take her out to dinner more
often, and to his cottage.
Scene 5: In the Pharmacy, Norman and Rita are studying as Steven walks
in. Rita asks Steven if he wants "coffee-right-away." He
does. He also wants orange juice and toast. Rita says that
behind every important man is a wife. Norman says that
Steven and Betty are a model for him and Rita. Steven
smiles.
Scene 6: Constance comes in the Book Gallery to find Ann rearranging
the shelves. Ann says that selling books is a wonderful way
to make a living. Constance says that it took Ann a lot of
courage to return to town.
Scene 7: At the mansion, Hannah admits Steven. Steven tells Hannah
that he wants to talk to Betty. Betty comes down the stairs.
Steven informs Hannah that he wants to talk to Betty alone.
Hannah retires upstairs.
Steven admits that there is something ugly in him. Steven
tells Betty that she got under his skin. He admits he was
wrong to question her the prvious evening. Steven says he
became a lawyer because he wanted power. Steven says he has
always envied Rodney. Steven says that he defended Rodney so
that Peyton and Harrington would need him. Steven asks, begs
Betty to come home. Betty asks for time. Steven says, "Case
dismissed." Steven leaves.
Preview: Sandy Webber talks with Lee. Allison talks with Elliot.
Rodney talks with Betty.
SW: Maybe he wants to be free.
LW: Chris is the only one that matters. The only one.
SW: No matter what happened on the Bluff?
LW: Stop it.
AM: There's one possible reason isn't there?
EC: He's protecting someone?
AM: He has to make a choice. It must be a very difficult
one.
RH: Then I'll tell him.
BA: This is between Steven and me.
RH: I wish it were.
BA: Don't tell him about Ann.
Anne "Ann" Howard-Susan Oliver.
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