PEYTON PLACE Episode 454. 08-15-68 Tom Winter continues his obsessive search for Jill. WA: The Rev. Tom Winter has been searching for Jill Smith for many hours now. He has found no trace of the girl. Jill apparently left his home with her baby some time during the night. It is obvious to Tom Winter that Jill left because of him. Because of the intense pressure he has put upon her. He has been unable to control his feelings for her. At this moment Tom faces a crisis. His home, his church are ahead of him. The girl that has tormented him is somewhere. Tom Winter knows that he must make a choice. Intro: Tom Winter walks along Glover Street, across from the Pharmacy, by the Pillory, across the street toward Doctors Hospital. He goes in the side entrance. Scene 1: Tom goes to the Information Desk in the hospital reception room. Miss Choate hands him several messages. He tells her he must see Dr. Rossi immediately. She calls Dr. Rossi and Tom grabs the phone. He tells Rossi he must see him, right then. Rossi is shouting at someone on the phone as Tom barges in. Tom asks Rossi how Rodney is. Rossi says that he is the same. Tom asks where Jill is. Rossi doesn't know. Tom leaves. Scene 2: Betty comes down the stairs in her house near the Shoreline carrying a plant and answers the door. Leslie is coming to tell Betty goodbye. Leslie says he has a taxi waiting. He notes that Betty's house is a converted barn. He says she must find it picturesque. Betty says that Rodney will walk again. Leslie asks why she was in the car with Steven. He is not satisfied with her answer. Scene 3: In Rossi's office, the doctor starts to dial and then hangs up. Marsha knocks on the door and comes in. He says that he was just about to call her. She says that they can talk about that later. She says that she remembers when Rodney scored the winning touchdown in a homecoming game. Rossi says it was 5 years ago. His first year in Peyton Place. They talk. They kiss. They Talk. They kiss again. Scene 4: At the Cider Barrel, Tom is sitting at the counter. The register shows $0.60. An elderly lady rings up $1.00 sale. Susan comes up and asks him if he has found Jill yet. Scene 5: At Ada Jacks' Tavern, Andy is dancing. Ada tells him positively no dancing. Andy says his foot is asleep. And hers is slso. Tom Winter comes into the Tavern. He asks Ada to talk privately with her. Tom tells her that Jill is missing. He has checked everywhere and can't find her. Ada says Jill can take care of herself. Tom asks about Joe Rossi. Ada tells Tom to go home. Tom thanks her and leaves. Scene 6: Ada goes in the back room and talks with Jill, who Ada has been harboring. Ada notes thae Kelly finally dropped off to sleep. Jill asks to stay just a little while longer. Ada says she can stay as long as she needs. Ada tells Jill that Tom thinks she ran off with Joe Rossi. Ada has business so she leaves Jill. Scene 7: Tom is walking down a road. He stops to lean on his car in front of the Shoreline dance hall. He goes in the Shoreline where teens are dancing and Jeff is playing. He thinks he sees Jill. He shouts, "Jill." She says, "Hello, Rev. Winter." Joe Rossi is dancing with a blonde, but it isn't Jill. Joe says, "I knew we both dug the same type, only I saw her first. Of course, I saw the other one first, too." Tom asks Joe where Jill is. Joe taunts Tom and follows him up the stairs. Tom hits Joe and leaves. Scene 8: Outside the Shoreline dance hall and cafe, Tom starts to get in his car when he catches sight of Jill. He starts to run after her. Preview: Susan talks to Eli. Tom talks to Jill. Rodney talks to Norman. SW: Am I different from any other woman, any other wife? Eli: That's a fool question and you know it. You have a responsibility to those people out there and to your husband. TW: I need you just as much as you need me. JS: I don't want to hear it. TW: Jill. We need each other. You need someone who will take care of you and Kelly. NH: What do you want me to do? RH: Get the doctor right now. I need him. NH: Nurse. Nurse. Andy-uncredited. PREV HOME NEXT