PEYTON PLACE Episode 343. 06-12-67 Steven tells Elliot he wants the Blaine report back. WA: The Peyton house once again is a field of battle. Martin Peyton has pulled the strings and his grandsons Rodney Harrington and Steven Cord and Steven's wife, Betty, are moving at his command. Less than an hour ago, Steven sought out Betty, after he had publicly accused Martin Peyton of slandering her. Steven's anger was righteous and protective. But he failed to come to grips with the key issue: Does he believe the private detective's report on Betty's behavior in New York? Intro: The front door of the Peyton house. Inside Peyton is pouring himself a drink. Scene 1: In their bedroom, Betty talks to Steven about an argument they had a long time ago. Betty said she was surprised at the sound of her own voice. Betty tells Steven the condition of the will under which she will become principal beneficiary. That she be married to Rodney within one year of Peyton's death. Scene 2: It is 3:00 a.m. at the Carson house, and Rachel gets out of bed, puts on her slippers, and goes over to the window. She sees that Jack Chandler is skulking outside. He is spying on her. Scene 3: Elliot is in the kitchen, wearing an apron, as Steven comes to the house and rings the chimes. Elliot removes the apron and lets him in. Steven says he came for the Blaine report. Elliot says that he would like to give him back the whole evening. Elliot criticizes him for his actions at the Peyton house. Elliot says he's not interested in what is in the report. In fact, he didn't read it. Elliot tells Steven that Rodney came in the Clarion last night and asked him not to print it. Elliot tells Steven to get the police on Chandler's trail immediately. Steven is leaving as Constance comes and down speaks to him. Rachel also comes down and tells them about seeing Chandler the previous night, watching the house. Scene 4: There is a knock on the apartment door and Rossi is invited in. Rita tells the doctor that she saw him when he kissed Rachel. Rossi tries to explain. Rossi says that Rachel kissed him. Rossi says that he is a father figure to her. Rossi says that Rachel is an impulsive girl. Rossi says that he came here to talk about Rita. Rita says she was worried that Rossi was in love with Rachel. Rossi adjusts his stethescope and listens to Rita's heart. Scene 5: Peyton is in the dining room drinking coffee as Betty comes downstairs. He asks her if she is leaving the house without having any breakfast. Peyton tells her that what Steven did was unforgiveable. Peyton says that it is all over with Betty and Steven. Betty tells Peyton her marriage isn't over yet. She leaves angrily. Scene 6: In Steven's law office, his secretary, miss Nolan, brings Betty some coffee. Betty asks when Steven is expected. She is waiting there for Steven as Rodney comes in. He asks Betty if she would rather wait alone. Betty says, yes. Then she says no. Betty explains that she told Steven everything about the Blaine report, last night. Rodney tells miss Nolan that Betty would like some more coffee. Steven comes in. Rodney wants to tell Steven about the Blaine report. Rodney admitted that he asked Elliot not to print the report. Steven tells Rodney that Betty is the principal beneficiary of Peyton's will, provided that she is married to Rodney within a year of his death. Otherwise it goes to the Boston historical society. Rodney says he didn't send the Blaine report. Betty may lose a fortune, but she won't lose a second husband. Steven says he is not a puppet. He wasn't built to be manipulated. Steven says, "You will never get her back." [Wishful thinking]. Scene 7: Peyton goes to visit Rodney at the Shoreline Garage. Rodney isn't there but he soon comes back driving a pickup with high sideboards. Rodney asks his grandfather why he is there. Peyton tells Rodney about the provisions of his will. Rodney walks out on his grandfather. Peyton shouts at him and trails him down the wharf toward the Cider Barrel. Preview: Webber talks to Chandler. Rodney talks to Peyton. Betty and Steven talk. LW: Why did you come back, Chandler? JC: I just want what's mine. LW: Rachel. JC: I don't like being pushed, Webber. Carson's pushing me. RH: Does buying and selling human beings become more fascinating than corporations? Is that the only kick you've got left? BA: We both know he's not incompetent, Steven. SC: Do we? Before I finish with him, he may not be able to deny it himself. Miss Nolan-Penelope Gillette. Sometimes called Mrs. Nolan. Skulking PREV HOME NEXT