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. 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