PEYTON PLACE
Episode 390.
12-04-67
Betty and Steven sign a property settlement.
WA: Today, at least two people fear the approaching marriage of
Adrienne Van Leyden and Martin Peyton. Adrienne herself, knows
that Peyton holds her responsible for her late husband's death,
and plans a life of fear and uncertainty as her punishment.
Eddie Jacks tries to cover his feelings. He must kill Martin
Peyton before the marriage takes place tomorrow. To Adrienne
and Eddie the real world of Rita and Norman Harrington seems
far away indeed.
Intro: [Waltz music in background]. Adrienne is walking in the
square. Eddie Jacks drives up in front of the courthouse and
stops. He looks back at Adrienne. She goes to a bench by the
Pillory and sits down.
Scene 1: Walking down the stairs from the apartment, Norman, carrying
garden tools, tells Rita that someone is sitting on a bench in
the area where they plan to plant the flowers. Norman and Rita
haven't met Adrienne yet, but Rita explains to Adrienne that
they don't have their own front yard. Rita goes on to tell
Adrienne that Norman's grandfather is getting married. She
realizes who Norman is. She asks Rita and Norman to come to
the wedding. Norman says that the Duchess and Duke of
Flappenstein are dropping by. Adrienne says she understands
and stands up. Rita apologizes for Norman's rudeness. Norman
says it is not personal, that he doesn't get along with his
grandfather. Eddie walks up and tells Norman not to be rude.
He apologizes to Adrienne for Norman. Adrienne leaves. Rita
asks Eddie to help plant the bulbs. He complies.
Scene 2: Adrienne is walking across the street and Webber drives up in
the limousine almost hitting her. He orders her to get in. He
mentions the beach. He insists that Peyton wants her to come
over to try on the wedding gown. He ushers her in the car and
they drive off.
Scene 3: Betty is trying on a coat and scarf as she hears a knock on the
door. Betty is still in room 6. Rodney comes to asks Betty to
go skiing. Another knock on the door. Roy Slater, the
postman, brings Betty a registered letter. He asks her name
and she signs. He says the fact he has known her since she was
two, doesn't mean one thing to the U.S. Mail. Slater leaves.
The envelope is from William Kennerly in Boston. The property
settlement. It appears to have a regular stamp and a special
delivery stamp. They start to leave. Betty goes back in and
opens her mail. Attorney William Kennerly wants Steven and
Betty to come to the Peyton mansion that night to sign the
property settlement. Betty says the skiing is off but they can
go for a drive.
Scene 4: In the Clarion, Elliot is working as Steven comes in. Elliot
gives Steven a sheet of paper. ARMISTICE headline in
corner. Steven says that he is planning on getting away for a
while. Roy Slater, the postman, has brought him a registered
letter. He asks his name and Steven signs. Slater leaves.
The letter is from William Kennerly, Sr., in Boston. The
property settlement. They talk briefly. Evidently Steven had
planned on going skiing but he doesn't want to bump into Betty
and Rodney on the mountain. Elliot says that Peyton place is a
lot more crowded than a mountain.
Scene 5: In the Book Gallery, Constance is tending Matthew. Adrienne
comes in followed by Webber. Adrienne asks him why he is
there. He goes back out to the car. Constance puts Matthew
back in the play pen. Adrienne asks why Constance is not
coming to the wedding. Adrienne says she really would like for
Constance to be there. Constance says that Sundays are
reserved for Matthew. Adrienne asks for a favor. Give up this
Sunday with Matthew. Constance says she will try to get a baby
sitter. Lee comes back in to remind Adrienne that Peyton is
waiting for her.
Scene 6: Betty goes to the mansion and rings the chimes. Steven and
Kennerly are in the livingroom. Steven goes to the front door
and admits her. He tells her that old Mr. Kennerly is in the
living room. Kennerly greets her as Mrs. Cord and asks
her to sign the settlement. Betty signs. Steven signs the
settlement. Kennerly apologizes to Betty for asking her to
come to the mansion, that it must hold bitter memories for her.
She says that it means nothing to her. Steven gets Kennerly's
coat and hat and gives them to Kennerly. The attorney leaves.
Steven asks Betty to think very carefully about what she is
going to do. Steven says that their marriage was only two
years ago. He has no feelings for Adrienne. He tells her that
she is the only person he'll ever love. Kennerly mentions
young attorney Robertson. Kennerly has arthritis.
Scene 7: William Kennerly, Sr. is checking in the Inn as Leslie comes up
and greets him. Harrington asks Robert, the desk clerk, for
his mail. Leslie tries to pump Kennerly about Peyton.
Leslie goes to a pay phone in the lobby of the Inn and calls
the rooming house. Eddie comes out of his room and answers the
pay phone in the hall. Leslie says that he just ran into old
Bill Kennerly. Leslie pressures Eddie again. He must act now,
tonight, or the deal is off. Eddie says that he'll do it.
Preview: Norman talks to Rita. Rodney talks to Betty. Adrienne fusses
with Lee Webber.
NH: Maybe you'd better tell your mom what we're doing, cause
she's going to find out anyway.
RJ: It would just make more trouble.
NH: If I'm going to build up my relationship with your father,
you're not going to get off free.
RH: You're going to see Steven aren't you?
BA: This is none of your business.
RH: Stop playing games with me.
BA: I'm not telling you any more, Rod. You're not my big
brother and you're not my husband.
AVL: I'm not going to put up with this any longer. I'll see to
it that you're fired.
LW: Sure, baby.
William Robert Kennerly, Sr.-Russell Thorson.
Roy Slater, postman-not credited.
Robert, desk clerk at the Colonial Post Inn-uncredited.
Property settlement.
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