PEYTON PLACE
Episode 311.
02-07-67
Chris and Sandy make a deal and Chris heads for the house
to kill Lee.
WA: For Chris Webber, this is the time of waiting, determined to
punish his brother Lee, for the death of Ann Howard. Chris has
a gun, taken from Ada Jacks tavern. A gun he knows he must
use. But he must find the opportunity. For Sandy Webber, Lee
Webber's wife, this is the time of decision. Unaware that
Chris has the gun, she knows she cannot return to her husband's
house. Ironically, her desire to stay away runs head-on into
Chris' desire to return home, take the gun from its hiding
place and press the trigger.
Intro: Chris is walking on the wharf with Sandy following close
behind. They walk past the rooming house stairs toward the
Cider Barrel.
Written by Ann Marcus and Jerry Ziegman
Directed by Walter Doniger
Scene 1: Chris comes into the Cider Barrel and bangs his cane on the
counter stools to make a racket. Charlie tells Sandy he knows
that she is off duty but would like for her to help him. His
bus boy has the flu. But she says she's busy. Chris
apologizes to the folks for the noise he made. Sandy tells
Chris that she cannot stay in the house any longer. They begin
to talk about leaving that very night. Chris tells her that he
is on her side. Sandy says that she has a few dollars and
Chris says that he has some cash stashed at the house. Chris
says that Lee is most likely in White Water, drinking. Sandy
says she will call and see if he is home. Sandy uses the Cider
Barrel pay phone and calls the house to see if Lee is there.
She lets it ring three times. There is no answer. She hangs
up and gets her dime back. She says that Lee must still be in
White River drinking. [He said he was going for a barbecue
sandwich.] She abruptly asks Chris if he took the gun from
Ada's. In response, Chris asks Sandy how many blind
marksmen she knows of. [In answering this way, Chris
doesn't actually tell a lie.] Charlie again asks Sandy to
help. She again declines. Chris asks Sandy for her door key.
She gives it to him. He tells her to stay there. He leaves
and Sandy observes through the window.
Scene 2: In Peyton's hospital room, he is saying, "No, No, No, miss
Stacy. The dressing gown goes on top." Nurse Stacy packs
Martin Peyton's suitcase but tells him that he must have Dr.
Fielding's permission to leave. Betty comes in and Peyton
tells her that he is ready to leave the hospital. She asks
what this nonsense is about his wanting to leave. He says it
is not nonsense and to have Thomas come up to his room. She
says that Thomas did not bring her. Betty mentions that Rodney
has moved out of the house. Betty tells him that his room is
not ready and the house is a mess. Betty says that the house
will be a real home for all of them. She mentions that Peyton
has had pneumonia. Peyton says that he is sure that she can
handle the household responsibilities. Betty asks Peyton to be
civil to the nurse. Betty says goodbye and leaves.
Scene 3: Chris arrives at the house, unlocks the door, and shouts for
Lee, of course, expecting him to be not there. Chris calls
out, "Lee, Lee, are you home?" He drops the keys on the table
by the front door. He begins memorizing the room and prepares
a trap for Lee. He digs the gun out of the sofa. He moves two
dining table chairs. He moves two chairs and finds some twine.
He prepares the trap by tying a string to the door knob and to
a chair about 15 feet away. The other chair is for him to sit
in. He ties it to the door knob. He ties the other end to
one of the chairs. The string is for aiming. Outside, Lee is
waiting. Lee leaves. Chris cocks the gun and prepares to
shoot. Back inside, Chris takes aim. Lee turns around and
goes away.
Scene 4: In the mansion, Ada comes in and talks with Steven Cord. She
has figured out that Chris, not Lee, has the gun. She tells
Steven that she now realizes that it was Chris, not Lee, that
took the gun. The phone rings twice and Steven answers. The
call is from Lee and Steven is told that Chris is threatening
to commit suicide because of the death of Ann Howard. Steven
doesn't believe Lee. Lee tells Steven to get down to the
wharf. Lee tells Steven to get down to the wharf. The door
chimes ring. Steven lets Betty in and gives her a report. She
asks what business is it of his. They kiss. He leaves.
Scene 5: Rachel is in her room in a rocking chair. She hears a noise
from outside. She gets up and goes over to the window. She
sees Elliot and Constance outside. She rushes downstairs to
the front door and lets them in. They have been ice-skating.
Elliot tells Rachel that he will have to get her some skates.
Constance goes upstairs to take a hot bath. Elliot asks Rachel
if she is concerned about being alone in the house. She denies
it. She won't admit any fear. Elliot tells Rachel he
appreciates her concern for Matthew.
Scene 6: In the Cider Barrel, Sandy is drinking and Charlie is over by
the cash register. Charlie continues to complain about the
bus-boy having the flu, and not being there to work. Charlie
asks Sandy why she is hanging around. She doesn't want to
answer. Sandy goes to the pay phone on the wall. She puts in
a dime and dials 7 digits. Chris turns and looks at the
ringing phone. He tries to ignore it. He raises the gun and
assumes a firing position.
Preview: Norman talks to Rita. Lee talks with Steven. Sandy Webber
shouts to Chris. The police drive up.
NH: Don't start bargaining. I might be the biggest
goof-off, but I'm still the guy you're married to.
LW: You've taken a lot on your own, Cord. You suckered me
into telling that story.
SC: You suckered me into playing target.
The police arrive at the Webber house..
SW: (shouting) Chris. Chris.
Nurse Stacy-uncredited.
Constance and Elliot go ice-skating.
White Water-Lee's drinking spot.
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