JANUARY 1 - 10, 1974
Sam told Gil and Ada that he had resigned from Delaney Brands and that Lahoma had taken the baby and fled Somerset. Gil and Ada were pleased by Sam and Rachel's efforts to mend fences. Mary and Alice's relationship became strained because Mary disapproved of Steve and Alice reconciling. Eliot debated on whether or not to press charges against Iris and Louise for bugging his suite. Sam agreed to represent Rachel in Steve's divorce suit against her. Everyone was surprised when Liz returned to Bay City without telling anyone. Tim surreptitiously went to New York to keep Mac informed about Eliot's schemes against Iris. Robert agonized between choosing Janice or Lenore. Dennis tried to cheer up Jamie, who was dismayed over his parents' impending divorce. Janice grew disillusioned by Robert because he harbored lingering feelings for Lenore and was indecisive towards making a commitment to Janice. Iris deduced that Alice could marry Eliot if Steve and Rachel's divorce was not granted. Rachel cut Steve out of Jamie's life in retaliation to the divorce suit. Liz hoped to mend fences with people she had wronged in the past.
JANUARY 7, 1974: Pre-empted for the 90-minute premiere episode of the daytime soap opera, "How to Survive a Marriage."
JANUARY 8, 1974 (EP. #2396)
First appearance of Irene Dailey as Liz Matthews.
Introduction Scene: Mary answered the doorbell to find Liz waiting on the front porch.
JANUARY 11, 1974 (EP. #2399)
John told Eliot that while Iris's taping could not be used against her in a divorce, they were evidence
for criminal action against her and Louise. John advised Eliot against prosecuting Iris since it
would only be for the sake of revenge. Liz dropped by the hospital where Alice and Janice were
going over Robert's plans for the alterations of their apartment. Introduced to Janice, Liz said she would
always assumed Steve was an only child, but Janice said he was the oldest of seven. Liz said she
would work on it when Alice sighed that she and Mary were not talking since they didn't see
eye-to-eye about Steve. Alice declined the invitation to Pat's dinner party when she and John thought it
would be a good opportunity to mend fences. John remarked that Liz was more relaxed than she
used to be and could even make everyone laugh.
Liz: (To Alice about Janice) "She seems like a very nice girl."
Liz: "And Michael will probably be a lawyer, like John."
JANUARY 14, 1974 (EP. #2400)
Sam showed up at Steve's office to say he had resigned from Delaney Brands in Somerset and would
be representing Rachel in her divorce from Steve. Steve insisted there was no chance of a
reconciliation. Alice worried about imposing on Lenore when Steve wanted to meet her there at
her house again secretly. Ada tried to snap Rachel out of her depression. Rachel reassured Ada she
was getting along fine with Sam despite their problems years ago. Dennis told Jamie he'd get used
to it when Jamie was feeling miserable over his parents' fighting. Lenore left the lovebirds alone
when Steve and Alice met at her home. Steve said he was not unrealistic enough to hope for total
custody but was going to insist on generous visiting privileges. Rachel slammed the door in the
face of the process server who delivered a summons for her to appear in divorce court.
Jamie: (About his parents) "Sometimes I think if I wasn't here, they wouldn't fight at all."
JANUARY 15, 1974 (EP. #2401)
Sam said Lahoma and the baby were "away" when he ran into Robert and Lenore, who are still on
the outs. Eliot bullied Louise into dragging Iris out into his presence, then leveled them both by
saying the tapes of them conspiring to hire Sykes to bug Eliot's suite would be convincing enough
for any jury. Iris counter-threatened by having her father refuse to publish, though keep paying
for, Eliot's articles for Mac's paper. Iris phoned Tim for help, then fretted when he said Eliot was
probably just using the tapes to gain a better bargaining position in the divorce. When Iris refused
to give Eliot a divorce since he might marry Alice, Louise suggested they help Steve free himself
from Rachel so he could marry Alice. Rachel burst into tears when Sam tried to tell her that Steve
didn't love her and wouldn't come back to her even if the divorce wasn't granted.
JANUARY 16, 1974 (EP. #2402)
Lenore was uncomfortable when Liz dropped by the office, but introduced her to Robert, who
knew her as Missy's aunt from when Missy lived in Somerset. Liz told Steve she was fully in his
corner. Tim dissembled when John asked if the business Iris was sending him to New York on had
anything to do with Eliot's case against her. While he exchanged meaningful glances with Louise,
Russ flattered Iris into going to lunch with him. Steve told Janice he would rather not drop Jamie at her
place for a visit since Alice lived there too, and Rachel might use it against him. Rachel slammed
the phone down on Steve after telling him that when he'd walked out on her he'd walked out on
Jamie too.
JANUARY 17, 1974 (EP. #2403)
Janice apologized to Alice for having misjudged her. Janice was pleased when Emma mailed her
photos of their Ma. John was pleased to hear that Janice was acting as peacemaker between Mary
and Alice. John realized Tim had gotten himself embroiled in Iris's schemes when Eliot told him
about Iris's threat to have her father penalize him. Steve looked away when Robert and Jamie
discussed what a great guy Sam was. Steve asked Robert to fill in for him during Jamie's visit to
Janice's. Jamie enthused over the family photos Janice showed him of all of Steve's siblings. Janice
related how her mother had died a long time ago when Janice was not much older than Jamie.
Rachel threatened Steve through John, his lawyer, even saying she might move out of Bay City.
JANUARY 18, 1974 (EP. #2404)
Rachel was angry when Jamie told her he had been at Janice's apartment, and that Janice had given
him the photo of her mother. Sam tried to quell Rachel's anger, but got upset himself when he
learned she had warned John that Steve would regret his divorce action. Liz told Pat she thinks Mary
resents her for telling Alice to fight for Steve when Alice visited her in Arizona. Tim denied to
John that he knew anything of Iris's plans for Eliot, and Iris reassured Tim he would be well
rewarded if John fired him for engaging in a conflict of interest. Tim agreed to find Janice's
address when Rachel burst into his office and started rifling through his papers to find it. Alice and
Mary made amends when Mary and Jim arrived for dinner. Stunned to see Alice when she
showed up at Janice's, Rachel made a scene by hurling the photo of Janice's mother at Janice and
accusing her of helping Steve take Jamie away from her.
Iris: "What good is a threat if you can't use it."
JANUARY 21, 1974 (EP. #2405)
Mary cautioned Alice about Rachel but Alice vowed to fight for Steve and believed that Rachel
was only acting out of desperation. Sam told Ada that Steve was basing his suit on fraud, and that
the courts would have to decide if Rachel concealed the truth or lied about not knowing what Gerald
had done. Mary told Liz she had good reason not to trust Liz when Liz inquired what went on at
Alice's dinner party. Rachel wanted Sam to initiate an alienation of affection suit against Alice,
then told him to put the house up for sale so she could move back into town and keep a close eye
on Steve.
JANUARY 22, 1974 (EP. #2406)
Tim told Iris that Mac had agreed to her plan to refuse to publish Eliot's column for the remainder
of his contract. Tim was pleased when Iris wrote him a personal check in addition to the official
one made out to John's firm. Russ was happy to hear that Iris planned to settle in Bay City.
Because of the conflict of interest, John told Tim he's taking him off Iris's case and sending him to
Washington for a month. Tim suggested to Iris that Sam take over his duties. Mary worried to Pat
that John would not be able to win the divorce suit. Steve refused when Sam told him Rachel wants
to sell the house.
JANUARY 23, 1974 (EP. #2407)
Steve vowed to Sam that he would not let Rachel use Jamie as a weapon against him. When Russ
confided he was worried about Iris, Alice suggested he invite her over to Lenore's. Sam revealed to
Robert that Lahoma took Susannah and left him several months ago when he got involved with his
secretary. Robert was afraid that someone would be hurt if he tried to make a decision about his
relationship with Janice and his lack of a relationship with Lenore. Alice dropped by Lenore's to
ask her to invite Steve to dinner with Iris and Russ as she worried that Steve was lonely. Steve came in to
drop Jamie off to see Wally, and Jamie barely remembered Alice. Steve and Alice were unaware
that Jamie witnessed their kiss.
JANUARY 24, 1974 (EP. #2408)
Liz told Mary and Jim she wished Lenore would let bygones be bygones and forget the foolish
things Liz did years ago. Mary thought Liz was being naive in her praise of Steve. Eliot vowed
that Iris and her father would have a fight on their hands should she refuse to grant him a divorce.
Steve and Alice bill and cooed over the phone. Sam tried to change Jamie's mind when he decided
that he would never to get married as married couples were always miserable. Jamie was too upset
to talk further when he asked Rachel who Alice was.
JANUARY 25, 1974 (EP. #2409)
Iris failed to recognize Rachel's voice when she called the Frame house to speak with Sam. Sam went to see her and agreed to represent her when she told him she had bugged her husband's suite to
provide her with information to prevent any divorce action he might take. Iris said she was delighted when Lenore came to ask her to dinner with her, Steve, and Russ. Eliot told Gil he wants to press charges against Louise alone in hopes that Iris might agree to a divorce to protect her. Rachel warned Lenore not to go on letting Steve and Alice meet at her house.
JANUARY 28, 1974 (EP. #2410)
Janice expressed reservations to Robert about the two of them spending the evening in the apartment because Alice was Lenore's best friend, but Janice conceded that being a loner for years did not prepare her for having a roommate. Lenore felt foolish for interrupting Robert and Janice's time together when she came to the apartment to discuss an upsetting matter with Alice. Lenore told Robert that Wally would like to see him again soon. Robert and Janice decided to keep their plans of going to see a movie so that Lenore could be alone while she waited for Alice to get home. Liz ruefully told Jim and Mary that she may not join Missy and Ricky in Arizona because it may be beneficial for them not to see much of her, but Mary tactfully advised Liz not to stick around because she was optimistic that Steve and Alice would settle their differences. Jim and Mary were sympathetic as Liz confessed that she was ashamed of past mistakes and spoke regretfully of Lenore acting distant towards her. Mary encouraged Liz to make amends with Lenore by contacting Helen. Jim tried to reassure Liz that Mary was not angry with her for talking to Steve. Lenore told Alice that Janice tried to put her at ease despite that it was painful for Lenore to see Robert and Janice becoming an item. Lenore informed Alice that Rachel accused her of providing a meeting place for Steve and Alice after Jamie mentioned seeing them at Lenore's house. Alice quelled Lenore's concerns by insisting that Sam would make sure that Rachel does not do anything rash and emphasized that she was following John's orders to avoid talking to Steve unless absolutely necessary. Lenore agreed with Alice's contentions that Rachel was acting out of desperation. Alice boasted to Lenore that John believes that Steve has an excellent chance of winning the divorce suit. Rachel told Sam that she fears that she may lose the man she loved and Jamie would lose his father because everyone was helping Alice take Steve away from her. Sam begrudgingly agreed to file an alienation of affection suit against Alice once Rachel vowed to prove that Steve and Alice were having an affair.
JANUARY 29, 1974 (EP. #2411)
Louise felt it would be good for Iris to have company when Liz impulsively arrived at the suite to pay her a visit. Iris was pleasantly surprised to learn from Liz that Russ had spoken at great length to Liz about Iris. Liz told Iris that she lived in Bay City her entire life until a few years ago and that Alice had visited her in Arizona months ago. Iris shared Liz's optimism that Steve's estrangement from the Matthews family would be resolved once he and Alice reconcile. Liz told Iris that she returned to Bay City in hopes of playing peacemaker between Mary and Alice because their differences over Steve had caused the relationship to become strained. Liz informed Iris that Susan was married to a doctor in Boston, that she finds it difficult to accept Bill's death from a boating accident, and contended that it might be beneficial for Missy to raise Ricky on her own. Iris reflected to Liz that Mac does not have time for personal relationships and expressed fears that everyone was being kind to her for Russ's benefit. Liz encouraged a glum Iris to fight for Eliot. Pat opined that Alice seemed happier and more confident about the future, asked Russ to talk to Mary about Alice, and noted that Liz was keeping Mary busy while Steve's divorce was in process. Russ was relieved when Iris told him and Pat that she had found a new friend in Liz. Lenore informed Sam that Rachel refused to believe her assertion that she was not letting Steve and Alice use her house for secret meetings and vowed that she would ensure that Steve could never see Alice again. Sam appreciated Lenore's understanding despite that they were on opposing sides of Steve and Rachel's divorce suit. Lenore assured Sam that she would discuss the matter with John should Rachel take other action aside from making threats. Louise sank weakly into a chair when Gil and Zack arrested her for instructing Sykes to establish and maintain illegal electronic surveillance on Eliot's suite. Iris was rendered powerless once Gil and Zack explained that she would be committing obstruction of justice by trying to prevent Louise from being arrested and booked for the charges that Eliot had filed against her.
Russ: "Why do I always get the difficult assignments?"
Pat: "Because you've got the tact and the brains in the family --poor Alice and I have only the beauty and the charm..."
Russ: All right, you win. I'll stop by and talk to Mom..."
Iris: "I'm not bored at all...There aren't many people I can talk to..."
Liz: "Well, please consider me one of them."
Iris: "I already do."
JANUARY 30, 1974 (EP. #2412)
Rachel told Sam that she was anxious to secure a new apartment for herself and Jamie. Sam informed Rachel that he talked to Lenore before filing the alienation of affection suit because Lenore may testify that Steve and Alice were not alone during their meetings at her house, but Rachel complained that everyone lies to protect Alice. Sam advised Rachel that he would not compromise her interests, that it was his duty to point out the risks she was taking, and that he wished to ensure that Rachel's suit would not involve innocent people. Rachel told a dubious Sam that the publicity of the suit might drive Alice out of Bay City and refused to believe that Steve and Alice were merely friends. Sam promised Rachel that he would deliver the necessary brief to the court and babysit Jamie for her. Louise consented to Gil asking her routine identification questions and getting fingerprinted at the precinct without a lawyer being present. Gil reminded Iris that Louise was charged with a serious crime and scoffed at Iris's denials since he and Zack had listened to Sykes' tapes, though they would be inadmissible in court. Iris placed an urgent call to Sam once Gil speculated that Louise may be forced to testify against Iris and could corroborate Sykes' statements. Rachel had to cancel her plans because Iris summoned Sam to the police station. Alice told Eliot that their dinners in New York eased her loneliness and was hopeful that she would be much happier once Steve and Rachel are divorced. Eliot refused to meet Iris at her suite when she frantically called him at Tallboys. Alice was surprised as Eliot admitted that, underneath his hostility towards Iris was the attraction that drew him to her initially, but reasoned that they would make each other miserable and cause Dennis to suffer should they attempt a reconciliation. Iris lambasted Eliot for torturing her by getting Louise arrested and threatened to have the transcripts of the tapes released, which could prove damaging to Eliot's divorce suit and Steve and Alice's reunion. Eliot seethed when Iris stressed that the taped conversations show his pursuit in proposing marriage to Alice and her willingness to consider it.
(GIL'S OFFICE, POLICE STATION)
Gil: "Maiden name?"
Louise: "Bronson."
Gil: "Place of birth?"
Louise: "St. Louis, Missouri."
Gil: "Date?"
Louise: "Do I have to answer that?"
Gil: (LOOKING AT HER FOR A MOMENT) "We can fill that in later...."
Note: Also revealed during the scene from the above script excerpts was that Louise's deceased husband was named Richard Goddard and she has no children or next of kin.
JANUARY 31, 1974 (EP. #2413)
Ada told Steve that Jamie was staying with her and Gil while Rachel was buying things for the new apartment. When Steve objected to Rachel encouraging Jamie to believe that the three of them would be back together, Ada countered that Steve's refusal to repair their marriage had forced Rachel to lie to Jamie. Steve warned Ada to make Rachel understand that nothing would keep him and Alice apart or he would reveal the truth to Jamie himself. Ada was concerned that Rachel would not approve of Steve's decision to take Jamie and Dennis to a mountain lodge to give them skiing lessons. Pat told John that Lenore suspects that Sam was trying to warn her that Rachel was plotting against her and convinced John to warn Steve. John asked Pat not to worry Mary by telling her about Sam's talk with Lenore. Eliot told John that Louise was released on bail, that Iris threatened to release the transcripts of the tapes to the press, and had retained Sam as her lawyer. John opined to Eliot that his persistence in wanting Alice to marry him and the taped conversations were not damaging to Eliot or Alice and would expose Iris as a scheming woman desperately trying to hold onto a man who does not love her. Eliot heeded John's advice to call Iris's bluff since the news coverage would unduly hurt Dennis. Louise expressed gratitude to Sam for getting her released on bail, but Sam warned Louise that she must face the charges that Eliot had lodged against her. Sam agreed to Iris's request that he inform John that Eliot's evidence would negatively impact Dennis and not her. Russ and Iris confirmed their dinner plans at Lenore's house for tomorrow night. Sam explained that he would not discuss the personal affairs of his clients when Iris made disparaging remarks about Rachel. Louise remonstrated Eliot for humiliating her and proclaimed that he disrupted everyone's lives by hiring Alice in New York. Eliot advised Iris that he was dropping the charges against Louise and bringing them against Iris despite that Iris asserted that Mac would destroy his career in addition to her original threat. Louise tended to a disoriented Iris, who wailed that she must give Eliot a divorce.
Iris: "Eliot, I take it you don't remember what I told you about the transcripts."
Eliot: "I remember."
Iris: "I meant what I said. I will release them to the newspapers."
Eliot: "Go ahead."
Iris: "You will look like a fool."
Eliot: "I will look like a man who was in love, and most people are more tolerant of that than you are."
Iris: "Everyone will know that I was being betrayed by my husband."
Eliot: "No, Iris. Everyone will know you for what you are -- a spoiled, selfish woman who doesn't mind bringing scandal upon the son she says she loves, in order to keep a man who doesn't care for her anymore."
FEBRUARY 1, 1974 (EP. #2414)
Steve told Janice that he was unsuccessful at contacting Rachel to let her know that he, Jamie, and Dennis stayed overnight at the ski lodge and informed Janice that he would call Alice that afternoon. John called Janice and requested that Alice inform Steve that John was attempting to reach him. Lenore assured Steve that he was not needed at the office. Steve promised Lenore that he would attend her dinner party for Iris. Lenore told Robert that Russ asked her to throw a dinner party for Iris because she has not been social lately. Robert suggested that Steve and Lenore could convince Iris to approve the sketches of the house so that he could begin its construction. Lenore praise Robert's designs for Iris. Robert bemoaned to Lenore that he incorporated ideas that he had been saving for his own house into the sketches for Iris since Robert did not see the need to build one for himself. Pat told Russ that Rachel may be trying to use things against Alice's friends to destroy their reputations because she intended to fight Steve's divorce suit. Russ agreed to talk to John and Alice about the situation once he drives Iris home from Lenore's dinner party. Pat opined to Russ that it might be good for Alice to leave town for a while once she realizes that Rachel could cause a scandal that involved her and Lenore. Rachel groused to Ada that Steve was trying to turn Jamie against her by taking him to Lenore's house frequently and to the ski lodge in the mountains without obtaining Rachel's permission. Ada lamented to Rachel that Jamie would miss the brook and the tree house at Steve's place. Rachel told Ada that Sam was moving into a hotel so that he could work through his personal issues alone. Rachel was undaunted when John warned that she would be wasting her time by taking legal action against Alice, make a fool out of herself, and that courts were not instruments for personal vendettas. Janice discovered that the note that she had written for Alice requesting that she inform Steve that John was trying to reach him had fallen to the floor. A process server delivered a summons for Alice to appear in court as the defendant in a lawsuit brought by Rachel.
FEBRUARY 4, 1974 (EP. #2415)
Alice lamented to Janice that Lenore warned her that Rachel might be taking action against her. Janice informed Alice that the summons was an alienation of affection suit for damages to be determined by the court since Rachel was accusing Alice of taking Steve away from her. Lenore agreed to have Steve contact Alice once he arrives at the dinner party per Janice's request. Janice cautioned Alice against letting Rachel make her a prisoner in her own house and preventing Alice from seeing Steve. Alice took Janice's advice to go to John and Pat's house as planned. Russ shared Louise's concern that Iris was ill when she acted doubtful towards Russ's compliment about her appearance and contention that Lenore would be disappointed should Iris decide not to attend the dinner party. Iris told Russ that she does not want people's pity and insisted that everyone was feigning friendliness to gain advantages from her. Russ maintained that he was nothing like Eliot in response to Iris's gripes that Eliot used her to establish a successful career. Iris took Russ's advice to attend Lenore's dinner party instead of dwelling on the past. John told Pat and Alice that Lenore's potential testimony would not prove Rachel's claim since Steve and Alice were never alone in Lenore's house, except briefly when Lenore had to return to her office to retrieve something. John asked Alice to provide the dates and lengths of time in which she and Steve were together at Lenore's house as part of John's plan to build a defense against Rachel's alienation of affection suit. Pat convinced Alice to help with dinner so that she could get her mind off of her problems. Iris chose to badmouth Eliot instead of letting Lenore show her Robert's sketches of her new house. Steve called to inform Lenore that he would not be attending the dinner party because snow near the ski lodge had made the roads too dangerous to drive home until the morning. Lenore felt helpless when Iris took Steve's absence as a concerted effort to avoid her, refused to believe that Lenore had not heard malicious gossip about her, and that people only tolerate her company, prompting Russ to take Iris back to her hotel suite.
FEBRUARY 5, 1974 (EP. #2416)
John advised Alice that he asked Jim not to come to the office so that he would not see Steve and Alice together. Steve told John and Alice that he did not get John's phone messages because Steve, Jamie, and Dennis were stuck at the ski lodge due to a snowstorm. John surmised to Steve and Alice that Sam allowed Rachel to file the alienation of affection suit because she could use the fact that they had several meetings at Lenore's house against them and Steve would be unable to obtain a divorce should Rachel win the case. Steve and Alice felt defeated as John cautioned them against having any contact with each other until the court determines the outcome of Rachel's lawsuit. John reassured Steve and Alice that he would try to persuade the judge to hear Steve's divorce suit first and promised to talk to Sam about Rachel's alienation of affection suit. Alice fretted to Jim that people would get hurt because of Rachel's actions and that Lenore, Janice, Jim, and Mary may be summoned to testify in court. Alice told Jim that she must protect herself and everyone else involved in the situation. Lenore groused to Robert that Steve could not attend her dinner party and had been unable to show Robert's designs to Iris, who ranted about people avoiding her due to the gossip that Eliot had spread about her. Lenore realized that Sam's veiled warnings to her must have involved the alienation of affection lawsuit that Rachel had decided to file against Alice. Pat speculated to Lenore that Rachel may attempt to prove that Steve and Alice were using the apartment she shares with Janice and Lenore's house to have romantic rendezvous. Robert told a surprised Lenore and Pat that Steve decided not to come in to work. Steve defended himself against Rachel, who went on the warpath because he had kept Jamie away from home for two nights without informing her. Rachel swore to Steve that she was not part of Gerald's scheme that caused Alice to flee town, but refused to believe that Jamie spotted Steve and Alice together at Lenore's house by accident. Steve stormed out when Rachel vowed that she would not allow Alice to take him away from her and Jamie.
FEBRUARY 6, 1974 (EP. #2417)
Rachel lost her resolve to convince Jamie that he would accept the apartment as their home when Jamie bemoaned that he missed the tree house that Steve had built for him, walking in the woods, and enjoying the times that Dennis came over to the house for visits. Rachel raised Jamie's spirits by promising him that their family would be reunited once she and Steve straightened out some things. Lenore insisted to Rachel that they needed to have a frank discussion. Lenore urged Rachel to drop her lawsuit against Alice and opined that no one would believe her claims and asserted that Steve and Alice's meetings at Lenore's house were not secretive. Rachel seized on the fact that Lenore accidentally blurted out that Steve and Alice were left alone when Lenore sent Jamie and Wally upstairs to play. Lenore warned Rachel that she was fighting to hold onto a man who never belonged to her by creating a scandal and that she was hurting Jamie in the process. Rachel proclaimed to Lenore that she would make sure that Steve could never marry Alice and that she may flee town due to consequences of the alienation of affection suit. Jim told Mary and Liz that John does not know the evidence that Rachel will bring against Alice and speculated that Lenore and Janice may be called as witnesses. Liz indelicately blamed Mary for causing Alice to take an apartment with Janice because Mary's opposition towards Steve made it impossible for her to remain at the Matthews house. Mary harangued Liz for resuming her habit of interfering in other people's lives by influencing Alice into fighting for Steve. Jim convinced Mary and Liz that they should provide moral support to Alice instead of quarreling amongst themselves over the situation. Eliot marveled at Louise's loyalty and devotion towards Iris. Louise would not heed Eliot's advice that it would be foolish to protect Iris by committing perjury in court. Robert advised Lenore that everyone on Alice's side should be truthful and trust in justice against Rachel's legal actions. Lenore was touched when Robert admitted that he thinks about her constantly and was struggling to find a way to resolve the issues between them.
Louise: "You don't understand her."
Eliot: "She's not difficult to understand."
Louise: "You see only the surface, not the lonely, vulnerable, hurt woman underneath."
Eliot: "Iris has advantages very few women have, Louise."
Louise: "What good do they do her, if she's not happy."
Eliot: (about Iris) "You're not going to change your mind, are you?"
Louise: "No."
Eliot: "And you're not going to let me see Iris?"
Louise: "That's right."
Eliot: "I don't agree with you, Louise, but I wish I knew someone whose loyalty I could count on as much as Iris can count on yours."
FEBRUARY 7, 1974 (EP. #2418)
Ada told Mary that she was uncomfortable with being unwittingly involved in the situation between Steve, Rachel, and Alice. Mary informed a shocked Ada that Rachel filed an alienation of affection lawsuit against Alice and that Jamie saw Steve and Alice together while he was at Lenore's house visiting Wally. Ada reflected to Mary that the only time she had seen Rachel truly happy was while she was married to Steve, prompting Mary to counter that Steve seemed willing to stand by while Rachel ruins Alice's reputation. Mary convinced Ada to talk to Sam in hopes that he could persuade Rachel to drop the lawsuit against Alice, though Ada felt she should probe Rachel first. Pat told Robert that anyone with knowledge of Alice's personal life may be subpoenaed by Sam to testify in court and that Steve and Alice's meetings at Lenore's house may be crucial evidence that proves Rachel's case. Robert decided to use his friendship with Sam to influence his handling of Rachel's lawsuit. Gil and Zack discussed using Sykes and Louise to prove that Iris had put Eliot's suite under surveillance in court. Eliot told Gil and Zack that he was remiss for pressing charges against Louise because he did not want to victimize her for following Iris's instructions. Eliot asked Gil and Zack to grant Louise immunity for being an accessory to a crime should she agree to testify against Iris and requested a warrant to be issued for Iris's arrest in hopes that it would force Iris to give Eliot a divorce. Russ told Lenore that Iris has been acting erratically, but refuses to have neurological tests performed or to confide in others about her problems. Lenore was sympathetic when Russ hypothesized that Iris was under the delusion that she and Eliot would reconcile despite evidence to the contrary. Sam tried to assuage Ada's concerns by emphasizing that Jamie would be questioned about seeing Steve and Alice together in the judge's chambers and stated that he believes Rachel's claim that she was not a party to Gerald's scheme that caused Alice to flee Bay City. Sam carped to Ada that Rachel could not be persuaded to drop her lawsuit against Alice unless Steve abandoned the divorce proceedings.
FEBRUARY 8, 1974 (EP. #2419)
Ada sulked to Gil that Sam had failed to stop Rachel from acting impulsively and noted that she had a way of making people take actions on her behalf against their better judgement. Rachel fumed to learn that Ada spoke to Sam and Mary about Rachel's lawsuit against Alice. Ada lectured Rachel for dragging innocent people into the courts, persecuting Lenore for allowing Steve and Alice to meet at her house, and forcing Janice to testify in the case. Rachel laid out the evidence that she believed she had to prove the suit against Alice, but Ada protested that Rachel should not use Jamie as a weapon against Steve. Ada was speechless when Rachel proclaimed that she intended to fight for her husband and the father of her child so that Jamie would not grow up without a father the way she had. John told Janice that he was trying to convince a judge to hear Steve's divorce suit first because, should the court rule in favor of Rachel in her lawsuit against Alice, it would influence the court's decision on Steve's divorce action. John explained to Janice that Rachel would be awarded damages for the humiliation and pain that she had suffered as determined by the court and theorized that Rachel could impede Steve and Alice from getting remarried. John advised Janice that the parties involved should not meet to get their stories straight because the truth would prevail in the end. Steve told John and Janice that he was heading out of town to obtain evidence that would be beneficial in fighting Rachel. A disheveled Iris accused Eliot of engineering a ridiculous charade to obtain a divorce when Gil and Zack informed Iris that they had a warrant for her arrest. Eliot and Louise grew frightened as Iris cradled an imaginary baby in her arms and went into a reverie about the mother who had abandoned her, getting Mac's approval, marrying Eliot despite Mac's opposition to the union, and giving Dennis a last name. Louise calmed Iris by singing her a lullaby and took her into the bedroom so that she could rest as Eliot despondently sunk into a chair. Gil and Zack moved to break the door down when Iris locked it behind her and refused to come out of the bedroom.
Iris: (about Dennis) "He'll grow up to hate me, just as everyone else does...All the nurses who came and went, those awful teachers in Switzerland, Daddy's lady friends...everyone stared at me because I wasn't as pretty as Mama..."
Eliot: (STARING AT HER) "No one hates you, Iris."
Iris: "I know you don't...but then we hardly know each other, do we? Come and look at my baby...His name is Dennis...Dennis...But I've got to find a last name for him, now..." (ELIOT PUTS HIS HAND ON HERS. SHE SNATCHES HERS AWAY) "How dare you touch me! You're only nice to me because I'm rich..." (ELIOT RISES AND TURNS AWAY. LOUISE GOES TO IRIS)
Louise: "Iris, it's time for your nap."
Iris: "Can I take my baby with me?"
Louise: "Of course you can. We'll put him in the bed with you...."
Iris: "Good...Oh, Mama, why did you go away when I was born?"
Louise: "I'll never go away again..." (SHE PUTS HER ARMS AROUND HER AND LIFTS HER TO HER FEET. ELIOT APPROACHES) "Let me, please."
(IRIS BEGINS TO SING AGAIN, AS LOUISE HELPS HER OUT)
Iris: "Morgen fruh, wenn Gott will Wirst du wieder gewecht...." (IRIS AND LOUISE ARE GONE, THE DOOR CLOSED BEHIND THEM. ELIOT SINKS INTO A CHAIR, STARING INTO SPACE.)
Notes: The lullaby that Louise sang to Iris was "Wiegenlied: Guten Abend, gute Nacht" ("Lullaby: Good Evening, Good Night") and was written by Johannes Brahms. It's commonly called "Brahms' Lullaby" in English.
FEBRUARY 11, 1974 (EP. #2420)
Eliot ripped up the warrant and decided to contact Russ for Iris. Louise and Eliot freaked when Iris briefly stood at the doorway and smiled while holding a pair of scissors, then quickly slammed the bedroom door and locked it. Gil and Zack broke down the bedroom door, spotted Iris at her dressing table, and noticed that she had cut her hair. Eliot watched Louise gently tend to Iris, who smiled proudly and proclaimed that she was as beautiful as her mother had been because of her new hairstyle. Pat and Mary predicted that all of Alice's friends and family would be called as witnesses in Rachel's suit, that it would create a big scandal, and that Rachel hopes that it would prevent Steve from getting a divorce from her. Mary sadly told Pat that Lenore unintentionally subjected herself to an unpleasant situation because she made the mistake of letting Steve and Alice use her house as a meeting place. Russ tried unsuccessfully to assure Mary that Alice was not letting Rachel's suit upset her and was fully aware of the battle that she was facing. Mary was dismayed to learn from Russ that Alice could not leave Bay City without the court's permission since she had been served a subpoena. Eliot tracked Russ down by calling the Matthews house and pleaded for him to come to Iris's hotel suite immediately. Robert and Lenore discussed the potential evidence that Rachel has against Alice to prove the alienation of affection lawsuit. Janice interrupted Robert hinting to Lenore that he wished to support her. Robert piqued Janice's curiosity as he stated that Alice's friends and loved ones would be dragged into court as witnesses instead of divulging details about his conversation with Lenore. Jim failed to talk Liz out of suggesting to Steve that he quit financially supporting Rachel in retaliation for filing the lawsuit against Alice. Liz tried to assuage Jim's fears that Mary would be upset with Liz for meeting with Steve. Eliot told Gil to destroy Sykes' tapes and the transcripts since he decided against prosecuting Sykes, Louise, and Iris for bugging his suite. Russ arranged for Dr. Kurt Landis to admit Iris into the hospital due to experiencing an episode of psychotic disorientation.
FEBRUARY 12, 1974 (EP. #2421)
Alice told Louise that Russ asked Dr. Kurt Landis to handle Iris's case because she had been somewhat hostile and irrational towards everyone she knows lately. Louise blamed Eliot for causing Iris to be admitted to the hospital. Eliot expressed regret to Alice for trying to intimidate Iris into giving him a divorce by getting a warrant to arrest Iris, which caused her mental breakdown. Alice urged Eliot to seek advice from Russ on telling Dennis about Iris and opined that she would be getting the proper medical treatment she may have needed for some time. Kurt asked Alice to immediately prepare Iris for a series of neurological tests, then advised Eliot that Iris may be suffering from an emotional disorder. Louise confessed to Eliot that she was obeying Iris's wishes not to reveal her mental instability. Eliot felt dejected when Louise chastised him for trying to win his freedom at Iris's expense. Liz humbly accepted Lenore's subtle criticism that people twist the truth in response to Liz's offers to help Steve fight Rachel's lawsuit against Alice. Lenore was receptive to forgiving Liz, who expressed shame for her past actions and regret over the possibility that she and Lenore could never become friends again. Liz lectured Sam for legally representing Rachel, prompting Sam to counter that Liz's efforts in protecting people caused more harm than good. Sam told Lenore that he could ensure that no one gets hurt unnecessarily by being Rachel's attorney since he personally knows everyone involved in the matter. Eliot and Alice were surprised to learn from Kurt that Iris requested to see Louise and her mother, who had died the day after Iris was born. Eliot told Kurt about Iris's background and that Dennis was brought to Bay City to receive treatment for a congenital heart condition. Kurt ascertained that it was vital for Iris to have someone like Louise to confide in freely. Sam agreed to Rachel's request that he listen to the tape of Steve and Alice declaring their love before adding Iris to the list of potential witnesses to testify against Alice. Steve told John that he was going to San Francisco to recruit Gerald as a witness to prove that Rachel had tricked him into marrying her.
(KURT LANDIS ENTERS AND HANDS A CHART TO ALICE)
Kurt: (Introduction Line) (to Alice) "Excuse me, Miss Matthews. I want Mrs. Carrington prepared immediately for this series of neurological tests."
(...ELIOT STANDS, DEJECTED, WATCHING HIM [KURT] GO AND THEN SEES LOUISE IN THE WAITING ROOM. HE APPROACHES HER QUIETLY. SHE TURNS AND STARTS AWAY. HE TAKES HER ARM) Eliot: "Louise, please let me explain."
Louise: "I understand the situation only too well."
Eliot: "You think I wanted to do this to Iris?"
Louise: "It doesn't matter what I think."
Eliot: "It does to me. If you'd told me how ill she was, I would never have brought charges against her."
Louise: "She didn't want anyone to know, but I tried to tell you anyway."
Eliot: "I thought you were just protecting Iris."
Louise: "You mean you thought I was lying."
Eliot: "Louise, please, can't we forget what's happened and try to make better from now on?"
Louise: "I will do whatever Mrs. Carrington wants."
Eliot: "I'm not asking you to do anything."
Louise: "You can't have your freedom at her expense."
Eliot: "I agree with you."
Louise: "Whatever Mrs. Carrington has done during these years of your separation, she has always loved you, and now, she's lying in there alone, because of you."
(SHE TURNS AND WALKS AWAY FROM HIM. ELIOT SINKS DOWN ON A CHAIR).
Notes: First appearance of Donald Madden as Dr. Kurt Landis. Despite being signed to a contract, Kurt only appeared until June 21, 1974. Kurt was the chief of the neuropsychiatric unit at the hospital. Kurt revealed that his father was an investment banker, who was a friend of Mac's in New York. Kurt had met Mac once or twice while he was in college and was aware of Iris, but had never met her prior to Iris's hospitalization.
FEBRUARY 13, 1974 (EP. #2422)
In San Francisco, Steve called Gerald, who reluctantly agreed to meet Steve at a hotel after he apologized for throwing Gerald out of his office months ago. Eliot placed a consoling arm around Dennis and revealed that Iris was taken to the hospital for a much-needed rest and that they must wait patiently for Kurt to allow Iris to receive visitors. Alice told Kurt that she worked in Eliot's house in New York and that Iris was jealous of her, but insisted to Kurt that, while she did not want to jeopardize Iris's recovery, Iris had no reason to resent her anymore. Kurt and Russ decided to assign Alice to be Iris's nurse on a trial basis. Alice told Kurt that Dennis would be more than a visitor to Iris and suggested that Kurt prepare the boy so that he would not be shocked by her condition. An irritated Harold Parrish informed Lenore that he was trying to reach Robert because his firm was holding a job opening for him that should have been filled weeks ago. Robert told Lenore that he was offered a job at an international architectural firm in Seattle that involved quite a bit of traveling. Lenore was dismayed as Robert ruefully stated that leaving town was the only sensible solution to dealing with a life that he could not have for himself. Linda went to find Kurt while Alice tried to console Dennis, who skipped school to come to the hospital and insisted on seeing Iris. Kurt advised Dennis that Iris needed a long, quiet rest before she could receive visitors and encouraged Dennis to be brave and grownup for Iris's sake. Louise convinced Dennis to go to school by promising him that she would tell Iris that Dennis came to see her. Sam was disappointed to learn from Gil that Eliot had ordered the tapes and transcripts to be destroyed since he had dropped the charges against Louise, Sykes, and Iris. Gil informed Sam that Iris may not be available to give testimony for Rachel because she was in the hospital. Gerald was incredulous towards Steve's refusal to believe his initial claims about the call that led to Alice fleeing town months ago. Steve persuaded Gerald to conquer his qualms towards betraying Rachel by testifying against her in the divorce suit by hinting that it would be lucrative for him.
Gerald: (Re-introduction Line, 1974) (Over the phone, to Steve) "Hello?"
Steve: "Why are you protecting Rachel?"
Gerald: "She's my daughter!"
Steve: "How long is it since you've heard from her?" (GERALD TURNS AWAY) "Has she been sending you checks to make things easier for you?"
Gerald: "Nobody's been sending me anything!"
Steve: "That can be corrected."
Gerald: "Okay, what's that supposed to mean?"
Steve: "I want you to testify against Rachel in my divorce case."
Gerald: "I couldn't do that. Rachel wouldn't forgive me for the rest of my life."
Steve: "Well, you've got along without her love all these years."
Gerald: "It's not easy for a man to turn against his own daughter."
Steve: "I know that, but you won't regret it, believe me." (GERALD LOOKS AT HIM CLOSELY) "I'll make sure of it Gerald."
Notes: Reappearance of Walter Mathews as Gerald Davis.
FEBRUARY 14, 1974 (EP. #2423)
Sam informed Rachel that he was preparing subpoenas for Janice and Lenore, that he did not make headway in convincing the judge to hear the alienation of affection lawsuit before Steve's divorce action, and speculated that the judge may listen to their evidence privately before scheduling a hearing. Rachel seethed upon learning from Sam that Gil had destroyed the tapes and transcripts related to the bugging of Eliot's suite. Sam and Ada tried to interpose as Rachel ranted about Gil disposing of crucial evidence that she had planned to use against Alice and accused Ada of protecting the Matthews family by defending Gil's actions. Sam sympathized with Ada's woes over dealing with Rachel and conceded that he did not file the lawsuit against Alice willingly. Ada begged Sam to convince the judge to hear Rachel's lawsuit privately to avoid the negative publicity that would come out and the innocent people that would be hurt because of it. Lenore promised Liz that they would make luncheon plans once she has more free time. Liz realized that Mary had overheard her leave a phone message for Steve when Mary was dubious towards Liz's claim that she called Lenore because she was interested in Robert building a house for her in Bay City. Liz accused Mary of making Alice miserable because of her hostility towards Steve and being overbearing with her children in retaliation to Mary raking Liz over the coals for interfering in Alice's life. Mary tersely advised Liz that she should not continue to stay in the Matthews house and stormed out of the living room. Robert exchanged pleasantries with Lenore as he was leaving the office for the day. Lenore recalled that Liz was not the most tactful person as she and Pat discussed the feud between Mary and Liz. Pat and Lenore agreed that it was unusual for Steve to leave town without notice. Lenore admitted to Pat that she may be unable to fight for Robert unless she could fulfill his needs. Robert laid out his reasons for considering a new job in Seattle to Janice, who was forgiving when Robert declined her offer to accompany him. Janice encouraged Robert to take time to make a decision and professed her love.
FEBRUARY 15, 1974 (EP. #2424)
Robert mused to Lenore that Steve seemed too preoccupied with other important matters to talk about Robert's job offer in Seattle. Iris bleated to Alice that she was sent to boarding school as a child because she was not beautiful like her mother, that her teachers insisted that displaying emotion was unbecoming of a lady, that Mac wanted her out of the way, and that she was undeserving of love. Iris expressed gratitude to Russ and Alice for enabling Dennis to live like other boys and reiterated that she would only allow Louise to visit her. Alice promised Iris that she would not tell Eliot and Dennis about her current condition. Iris apologized to Alice for treating her poorly and asked Alice to keep her company as she drifted off to sleep again. Jim praised Steve and Alice's plan not to be in touch until Rachel's lawsuit was settled and fretted that Liz was moving into a hotel because she and Mary clash over Steve and Alice's romance. Janice encouraged Steve to help Robert to make an important decision in his life. Eliot asked John to personally destroy the transcripts and corresponding notes since Eliot had dropped the charges against Iris and Louise. Eliot blamed himself for being a spiteful child and ignoring the warning signs that would have revealed Iris's vulnerability. John urged Eliot to carefully examine his feelings before hastily reconciling with Iris for Dennis's sake. Eliot begged Louise for forgiveness, promised that he would never cause Iris pain again, and asked Louise to convince Iris to let him visit her. Steve cautioned John against meeting with Gerald in San Francisco because it took a concerted effort to persuade Gerald into returning to Bay City. John reminded Steve that it would be determined by a judge whether the divorce action would take place prior to Rachel's lawsuit. Steve objected when John ascertained that he should have a consultation with Gerald or obtain a disposition from him to cover their bases. John expressed suspicions that Steve had secured Gerald's testimony to corroborate his claims against Rachel by unethical means, but Steve maintained that Gerald would testify truthfully and help him gain his freedom from Rachel.
FEBRUARY 18, 1974 (EP. #2425)
Gil and Ada fretted over Rachel's lawsuit against Alice. Rachel talked Gil and Ada into letting Jamie stay with them overnight because she had a lot of errands to complete and would not be able to pick up Jamie from school. Gil was amused by Ada's requests for pickles and pistachios. Ada told Sam that she was suffering from morning sickness and that the doctor confirmed that she was having a normal pregnancy. Sam quelled Ada's concerns that Gil would be unhappy about her pregnancy because both of them already had grown children. Ada told Sam that she would turn the spare bedroom into a nursery and move some of the furniture that Rachel had used into the attic. Sam and Ada recounted that she was elated while carrying Rachel and that Sam had hoped to show off his newborn niece to his classmates before school had resumed. Mary told Pat that Liz was moving out of the Matthews house after Mary remonstrated Liz for interfering in Steve and Alice's lives and Liz accused Mary of making Alice miserable by refusing to be understanding and sympathetic towards the situation. Pat suggested to Mary that she bring Helen and Liz back together, but Mary pointed out that Lenore had no reason to be friendly towards Liz because of the past. Pat told Mary that John may be trying to keep Rachel's lawsuit off the court calendar until Steve's divorce case could be heard by a judge. Robert told Steve that he was offered a job as consulting architect for a Japanese firm named Miyushi Industries that involved a lot of travel between Seattle and Tokyo. Steve chided Robert for trying to take the easy way out instead of choosing between Lenore and Janice and resolving his personal problems. Robert admitted to Steve that he must make a decision because he could not continue living the way he had for the past few months. Rachel griped to Ada that Sam was dragging his feet over getting her suit against Alice on the court calendar before Steve's divorce case is scheduled and that Sam did not have time for Rachel since accepting Iris as a client. Ada felt deflated when Rachel proclaimed that her legal actions were to ensure that Steve remains in Jamie's life.
Ada: "Hi, hey, watch it --"
Jamie: "What's the matter?"
Ada: "You're getting pretty strong with those bear hugs of yours."
Jamie: "Gil taught me how to do that."
Ada: "Well, he'd better teach you something a little less rough -- us ladies have to be treated delicately..."
FEBRUARY 19, 1974 (EP. #2426)
Kurt advised Alice that he may recruit a specialist in mental disorders should the neurological tests fail to reveal the cause of Iris's breakdown. Alice told Kurt that Iris had been withdrawn, slept frequently, and drifted between the past and the present, but noted that Iris had conquered her resentment towards Alice for taking care of Dennis and her relationship with Eliot. Kurt informed Alice that he was gathering as much information as possible about Iris so that he could treat her properly. Kurt nodded affably to Liz after being introduced to her by Alice and left to check on his other patients. Liz told Iris that she had taken a suite at the Bayview because her disagreements with Mary over Steve and Alice's situation had made it impossible for Liz to live at the Matthews house. Alice opined that Liz was being unfair when she commented that Mary had always resented her and had been hostile since Liz returned to Bay City. Liz was saddened to learn from Alice that Iris had been admitted into the hospital. Alice declined the dinner invitation that Liz had extended to her and Steve since it was best for them not to see each other until Steve's divorce from Rachel was granted. Russ sheepishly confessed to Jim that he had a special interest in Iris's medical case. Jim and Russ agreed that it was right for Liz to move out of the Matthews house because she and Mary clash over Steve and Alice's issues constantly. Louise told Russ that she had failed to convince Iris to start receiving visitors. Russ promised Louise that he would talk to Kurt about being a consultant on Iris's case. Louise fled Russ's office in tears due to becoming despondent over Iris. Iris was intrigued to learn that she and Kurt had associations with each other through Mac and Kurt's father and sister. Kurt and Louise decided not to pressure Iris into allowing Dennis to visit her. Steve hinted to Lenore that Robert could be persuaded not to accept the job in Seattle and remain in Bay City. Lenore told Steve that she could not build her life around a husband again and insisted that she had Wally, her house, and a job to keep her fulfilled. Lenore sobbed after Steve had left her alone in the office.
Notes: Kurt reveals that his father handled Mac's investments and had told Kurt stories about Mac reading Iris's letters from boarding school during board meetings. Kurt mentions a sister named Cecelia, who had attended dance classes with Iris when they were children and was currently living in Italy.
FEBRUARY 20, 1974 (EP. #2427)
Eliot paced in his sitting room in an attempt to relieve frustration over being unable to work. Kurt defended Dennis's need to see Iris at the hospital to Eliot. Kurt told Eliot not to blame himself for Iris's condition by stressing that even doctors cannot always recognize the symptoms of certain disorders, but lamented that Iris has been unresponsive to treatment thus far. Eliot advised Kurt that Iris has a strong aversion to psychiatrists and finds it difficult to tell the truth. Kurt conceded to Eliot that he may serve as a psychiatric consultant because he had reached his limits in treating Iris. Eliot defended Alice's suitability in helping Iris by stressing to Kurt that she took care of Dennis in New York. Kurt bluntly told Eliot that his presence would not be beneficial to Iris, but speculated that Dennis could give Iris some connection to life which she currently seemed to be lacking. Lenore told Pat that she had managed to be polite towards Liz during their recent encounters. Pat was thrilled when Lenore agreed that she and Helen would initiate contact with Liz to prove that they had put the past behind them. Lenore was not surprised to learn from Pat that Mary disagreed with Liz over encouraging Steve and Alice to see each other. Pat cautioned Lenore against allowing the terrible ordeal that she had endured with Walter to stand in the way of building a future with Robert. Lenore told Pat that she did not have the right to pressure Robert into staying in Bay City against his will. Janice told Jim that Tim would be returning from Washington next week. Jim consoled a despondent Janice over being summoned to appear as a witness against Alice in Rachel's lawsuit. John promised to prepare Janice for testifying in court. Janice lamented to John that Lenore was being punished for trying to help Steve and Alice. Ada was delighted by Gil's elated response to her pregnancy and was touched when Gil offered to help her get some exercise and maintain a proper diet according to her doctor's instructions. Gil and Ada decided to postpone giving Rachel the news until things calmed down in her life. Ada watched Gil attempt to cook dinner for the two of them with amusement.
Gil: "Okay, you just sit there and watch the master chef."
Ada: "Okay, you win." (SHE WATCHES AS GIL TAKES SOME HAMBURGER FROM THE REFRIGERATOR AND LOOKS AT IT) "You know what you're going to do with that?"
Gil: "I'll figure something out." (HE TAKES A SMALL BOWL FROM THE CUPBOARD)
Ada: "Honey, you'll never get all that into that bowl."
Gil: "Are you suggesting I don't know how to make hamburgers?"
Ada: "Well, it's a little late for you to start cooking."
Gil: "It's never too late for anything, honey. If you're having a baby, I can certainly learn how to cook." (ADA LAUGHS AND SETTLES DOWN TO WATCH)
FEBRUARY 21, 1974 (EP. #2428)
Rachel told Sam that she wanted to avoid going out as much as possible until her lawsuit against Alice was taking place. Sam deemed it pointless to get Rachel to understand that he did not enjoy serving subpoenas to old friends and that scheduling a hearing would be difficult because the court's calendar was quite full. Liz asked Steve for advice in resolving the dilemma of moving out of the Matthews house because of her disagreements with Mary and being dissatisfied over living at the Bayview. Steve suggested that Liz stay in the house since it had been unoccupied since Rachel had moved into an apartment, but politely declined Liz's offer to pay him a suitable rent. Lenore promised an elated Liz that she and Helen were amenable to the three of them getting together, wished to put the past behind them, and start fresh. Dennis gifted Iris with a book containing pictures of the French Riviera, Iris's astrology chart, and snapshots of Dennis on the swim and basketball teams. Iris grew emotional when Dennis wished to take a trip with his parents during Spring vacation, mentioned that Eliot spends the majority of his time looking unhappy in the suite, and insisted that Iris was the only mother that he wanted in his life. Iris gushed to Louise that Dennis loved her and requested that Dennis be permitted to visit her at the hospital every day. Robert fretted to Sam that he finds it hopeless to make amends for hurting Lenore and confessed that he had fond feelings for Janice and still loved Lenore. Sam objected when Robert decided to accept the job in Seattle, settle for the memories of the future he could have had with Lenore, and to concentrate on his career since it was better than suffering in his current situation. Steve sulked to Liz that the dream of sharing a house with Alice turned into a nightmare once Rachel lived in it and tried to take Alice's place in Steve's life. Liz told Steve that she wished to lead a more meaningful life and to ensure that her loved ones were happy. Liz bade a hasty retreat when Rachel arrived unexpectedly to retrieve some of her belongings from the house. Rachel and Steve fought bitterly about the ownership of the house.
Notes: According to the script, the polaroids of Dennis on the swim and basketball teams were taken on January 24, 1974. Iris mentions sunbathing on Theresa Lamonte's yacht while looking at Dennis's book of pictures of the French Riviera. Theresa (AKA Therese) appeared on AW in 1976 and was portrayed by Nancy Marchand.
FEBRUARY 22, 1974 (EP. #2429)
When Mary complained that the Matthews family rarely gets together anymore, Russ explained that he wished to stay at the hospital should Iris need him and that Iris's condition was likely a type of nervous disorder. Pat called to inform Mary that she and John would be late for dinner because John was attending a conference at the courthouse. Alice opined to Mary that she was jumping to conclusions by suspecting that John's business at the courthouse involved Rachel's suit and urged Mary not to worry about things that had yet to occur. Janice told Alice that Robert was trying to make a decision on whether or not to accept the job in Seattle to alleviate or eliminate the unhappiness that Robert, Lenore, and Janice have endured for months. John informed Steve that Judge Roberts scheduled a preliminary hearing to discuss Steve and Rachel's lawsuits. Steve became anxious over the possibility that Judge Roberts would hear Rachel's suit before his divorce action. Rachel asked Sam to add Liz to their list of witnesses because she suspected that Liz was plotting against her by moving into the house that Steve, Rachel, and Jamie had shared. Sam stood firm against Rachel's demand that she should attend the conference with Judge Roberts. Alice told Russ that Iris had been passive and ambivalent, reacts favorably towards anything concerning Dennis, but becomes withdrawn at the mention of Eliot's name. Russ lamented to Alice that Iris has refused to see him since she was admitted into the hospital. Steve informed Alice that John and Sam were meeting with Judge Roberts and that John would contact him after it took place. Russ agreed to keep Alice company while she waited for updates on the conference. John postponed telling Judge Roberts that Gerald had been recruited as a witness to prove Steve's charges against Rachel to keep Sam in the dark. Sam assured Judge Roberts that he and Rachel were fully aware that the suit against Alice could expose respectable people to scandal and ridicule. Judge Roberts told John and Sam that he would render a decision on which case to hear first after reviewing their respective briefs again.
FEBRUARY 25, 1974 (EP. #2430)
Judge Roberts dismissed Rachel's lawsuit against Alice because the evidence outlined in Sam's brief seemed to be based upon speculation and hearsay, and stated that he would not allow the court to tarnish the reputations of distinguished people in the community by entertaining Rachel's charges. Sam felt defeated when Judge Roberts explained that he would consider hearing Rachel's suit at a later date should new evidence be introduced during Steve's divorce suit. Louise told Tim about Iris's hospitalization as she prepared an overnight bag with cosmetics, photographs, and engagement books to take to Iris. Tim was relieved to learn from Louise that Eliot had dropped the charges against Iris for bugging his hotel suite. Louise told Tim that she and Dennis are the only ones who were granted permission to visit Iris. Tim proclaimed that he was not required to keep the promise that Louise had made to Iris that Mac would not be contacted and was unsympathetic towards Eliot's suffering in the matter. Mac informed Tim that he would recruit a specialist to handle Iris's case, that he would take the first flight out of New York, and was bringing Dr. Sharon Parker to accompany him to see Iris. Russ urged Alice not to blame herself for causing the conflicts between Liz and Mary. Alice was elated to learn from John that Judge Roberts had dismissed Rachel's alienation of affection suit and agreed to hear Steve's divorce action. Russ and Alice decided to celebrate her victory over Rachel by going out to dinner. Jim advised Liz that Mary resents her for encouraging Steve and Alice to spend time together. Liz described for Jim her unpleasant encounter with Rachel after Steve had given Liz a tour of the house. Jim and Liz were ecstatic when Steve relayed the good news that Rachel's lawsuit had been thrown out of court. Jim warned Liz that pushing for Steve and Alice to get together would give Rachel ammunition to fight the divorce suit. Rachel blamed Sam for Judge Roberts' dismissal of her suit against Alice. Sam and Rachel decided that Gerald could establish that he acted alone in engineering Alice's departure out of town without Rachel's knowledge.
FEBRUARY 26, 1974 (EP. #2431)
Psychiatrist Dr. Sharon Parker defended Louise when Mac browbeat her for concealing Iris's hospitalization. Louise cited Iris's aversion to psychiatrists when Mac suggested that Sharon should act as a consultant in the case since Sharon had known Iris for years. Sharon opined that Mac should not force Iris to see him, not to anticipate problems that do not exist, and to respect Louise's fears that Iris's behavior had been unpredictable. Mac assumed that Kurt would not object to discussing the case with Sharon because neurologists work closely with psychiatrists and Sharon had met Kurt several times in the past. Sharon asked Mac to quit voicing suspicions that Louise was untrustworthy due to being protective of Iris. Louise told Dennis that Iris enjoyed their visit very much. Mac reassured Dennis that he would get permission from Eliot to pick him up from school and to take him out to dinner. Janice warned Robert that he risked hurting her and Lenore by accepting the job in Seattle and leaving Bay City. Robert insisted to Janice that she should not blame herself for coming between him and Lenore, faulted himself for believing that Janice could take Lenore's place, and expressed doubts that he would be happy should Lenore finally agree to marry him. Janice urged Robert not to be worried about her and thanked Robert for coming into her life. Russ told a chagrined Mac that Kurt was following Iris's orders by only allowing Louise and Dennis to visit her and maintained that Louise had been a great comfort to Iris. Kurt ascertained that Sharon could help clarify aspects of Iris's background that currently seemed unclear to him. Mac was miffed and Sharon disappointed when Kurt explained that Iris was not ready to receive visits from other people besides Louise and Dennis. Robert told Steve that telling Lenore about the job offer was like lodging a threat to force Lenore into accepting him. Steve carped to Robert that he and Lenore were playing games and acting as as though they could not trust each other. Robert told Steve that Lenore must forget about the life she had with Walter so that they could have a future together without being pressured by Robert.
FEBRUARY 27, 1974 (EP. #2432)
Gil and Ada discussed Tim finding a place of his own. Ada told Gil that Dr. Bell wanted to see her on a weekly basis to ensure that the pregnancy was progressing normally. Rachel informed Gil and Ada that Judge Roberts threw out her lawsuit due to insufficient evidence. When Rachel lambasted Gil for destroying Sykes' tapes without obtaining her consent, Gil reiterated that the tapes merely proved that someone illegally bugged Eliot's suite and that they were inadmissible in court. Rachel accused Ada of instructing Gil to destroy the tapes to protect the Matthews family. Ada decided to lay down after feeling weak, prompting Rachel to become concerned about her. Gil advised Rachel not to burden Ada with her problems and ordered Rachel not to return until she could give Ada the consideration she deserved. Gil swore to Ada that he would not allow Rachel to mistreat her. Pat told Liz that Mary deemed her insistence on seeing Steve inappropriate. Liz told Pat that she was keeping the house occupied for Steve and Alice. Mary and Liz exchanged pleasantries to keep the peace in Pat's house. Mary advised Pat that Liz should not encourage Steve and Alice because Rachel could find something to use against Steve in the divorce suit. Mac bitterly told Eliot that he learned about Iris's hospitalization from Tim. Eliot and Mac discussed Iris's treatment. Mac believed Eliot's vow that he would redeem himself for Iris and Dennis's sake. Sam had Eliot sign legal documents so that the charges against Iris could be officially dropped. Mac ascertained that Eliot would not have brought charges against Iris had he known about Tim's meeting with Mac in New York. Eliot told Mac that Tim broke a promise to John that he would withdraw as Iris's council because there was a clear conflict of interest between Eliot and Iris. Sam kept mum when Rachel tried to quiz him on Ada's health. Rachel accused Sam of purposely not telling the judge about the tapes and building a weak case so that the Matthews family, Robert, and Lenore would not get hurt. Rachel told Sam that she must locate Gerald in San Francisco so that he could testify on her behalf.
Mac: "Hello, Eliot. Glad to see you're working hard on your column."
Eliot: "What are you doing here?"
Mac: "Did you think I could be kept away forever?"
Eliot: "No such luck."
Mac: "I should be used to your rudeness by now, but I'm always surprised."
FEBRUARY 28, 1974 (EP. #2433)
Tim decided to continue working in his office after receiving a cold reception from Janice, who did not appreciate Tim's jokes about her being uptight and without a sense of humor. Janice broke down into tears while telling Jim that nothing matters to her anymore. Jim was sympathetic as Janice explained that Robert accepted a new job in Seattle and was leaving Bay City because Lenore refused to marry him, and Robert would not take another chance of being rejected by her. Jim suggested that Janice talk to Russ about Lenore convincing Robert to remain in town since Jim preferred not to interfere in other people's personal lives. Steve advised Lenore that everyone should be prepared because Judge Roberts ruled that he would hear Rachel's lawsuit against Alice should new evidence come out during the divorce hearing that might substantiate Rachel's claims. A distressed Lenore grabbed some files and fled the office as Robert informed Steve that he would be leaving town once the divorce hearing took place and Steve had hired Robert's replacement. Robert got defensive when Steve ascertained that he and Lenore seemed to expect the other to initiate conversations about their situation. Steve gave Robert sage advice about completing obligations of one's professional and personal lives. Lenore was appreciative when Steve approved of her working from home because she found it too difficult being in the office with Robert. Tim convinced Sam that he would ensure that John sees the legal documents that released Iris from the charges that Eliot had lodged against her. Sam was suspicious of Tim's assertions that he met with Mac in New York to discuss Iris's investments and trust funds with him. Tim maintained that he would not jeopardize his job when Sam warned that it was unwise for Tim to conceal his activities from his colleagues. Iris requested time to sort out some things in her mind before Kurt permits Mac and Sharon to visit her. Russ advised Janice that she should make Lenore realize that she was still in love with Robert and should straighten things out with her instead of letting him leave Bay City without resolving their issues.
MARCH 1, 1974 (EP. #2434)
Alice agreed with Russ's contention that Janice should talk to Lenore about Robert, but Alice suggested that Janice initiate the conversation right away so that Janice would not continue worrying about it. Rachel apologized to Gil and Ada for taking her frustrations out on them over the alienation of affection lawsuit being thrown out and Steve's divorce proceedings against her. Gil and Ada told Rachel that they are expecting a baby. Rachel conceded that Gil was right to request that she leave the McGowan household the other day, asked Gil to keep her from getting out of line, and stated that Ada was the one person that she could count on in her life. Tim accepted John's advice that he should get Iris's permission to continue legally representing her. John deemed it peculiar that Sam failed to inform him that he had seen Mac while obtaining Eliot's signatures on documents to release Iris from the charges of illegally bugging his suite. John told Pat that Steve's divorce suit had been scheduled for the end of next week. Janice told John that she would be late returning to the office because she had to deal with a personal matter. Pat predicted to John that he would have a very unhappy girl working in the office should Robert leave Bay City. Janice admitted to Lenore that Robert does not reciprocate her feelings and that she had tried to make Robert forget about Lenore in vain. Lenore told Janice that she was uncertain that she could provide Robert with a place to belong, a family, and a home, and that she was afraid of marriage because of the ordeals she had endured with Walter. Janice pleaded with Lenore not to punish Robert for Walter's mistakes and stressed that she would be content as long as Robert was happy in life again. Steve promised John that he did not have to worry about Gerald's travel expenses and that he would not change his mind about testifying at the divorce hearing. John informed Steve that Robert and Linda would be subpoenaed to establish that Alice came to Steve's office as a result of Gerald's phone call to the hospital. Gerald fibbed to Sam and Rachel that he would come to Bay City to help them fight Steve's divorce action.
MARCH 4, 1974 (EP. #2435)
Gil performed household chores for an amused Ada. Tim was thrilled when Gil and Ada revealed that they were expecting a child that was due in late summer, but asked Tim to keep quiet at John's office so that Ada would be able to give Mary the news. Ada warned Rachel not to believe that Gerald would testify that she knew nothing about his call to Alice because he was untrustworthy. Gil contended that it would be a good precaution for John to serve Gerald with a subpoena since he lived far away, but Rachel maintained that she did not want to humiliate Gerald by having him receive a summons. Gil and Ada agreed to attend the divorce hearing to give Rachel moral support. Rachel tried to quell Ada's concerns by emphasizing that Jamie's custody would not be called into question should the judge decide against granting Steve a divorce. Russ stood firm against Mac's demands to see Iris, stressed that only Louise and Dennis had been approved to visit her, and that Iris was in a state of psychotic shock when Russ arrived at her hotel suite. Liz was delighted to meet Mac, who bade an angry, hasty retreat because his efforts to probe Russ for details on the events that led to Iris's hospitalization had failed. When Russ pointed out that she should not count on entertaining Jim and Mary in the house that Steve had built for Alice, Liz vowed that she would take action to end the disagreement between her and Mary. Janice apologized for being in a bad mood when Tim apologized for teasing her lately. Pat agreed with Janice's assertions that Lenore was hiding from the past, that she had been badly hurt during her marriage to Walter, and that she was punishing Robert for it. Janice admitted to Pat that she never stood a chance with Robert and that she did not want to cause unhappiness for Robert and Lenore by standing in the way of the two of them resolving their differences. John was perplexed when Gerald stated that it was unnecessary for John to pay his travel expenses or rehearse his testimony before the divorce hearing. John advised Steve that it was imperative for Gerald to appear in court because his case hinged on Gerald's testimony.
MARCH 5, 1974 (EP. #2436)
Jim went to call Acme Construction because he had a ledger entry for a large amount that was unaccounted for among bills he had reviewed with Janice. Steve told Jim and Janice that he was not worried about the divorce suit because John had a witness that would corroborate his charges, which would make it unnecessary for Linda and Robert to testify at the hearing. Janice conceded to Steve that she had not spent time with Robert in a while and that she may leave Bay City. Steve asked Janice not to make any final decisions until they discussed the matter further. Liz and Pat agreed that Steve and Alice loved each other and entertained the possibility that they would move back into the house once they are remarried. Pat told Liz that Janice realized that Robert had always been more interested in Lenore, who had turned against marriage. Liz decided to separately invite Robert and Lenore to join Russ to dinner at the house so that they would have a chance to work through their conflicts, and start fresh. Kurt agreed to be present while Mac visited Iris to ensure that Mac would not upset her. Mac grew distraught as Iris scoffed at resuming her life in New York, stated that she had made friends with people who were kind and simple instead of foolish, and insisted that she belonged in Bay City. Kurt and Mac convinced Iris to allow Sharon and Liz to visit her at the hospital. Kurt told Russ and Mac that Iris had moved into a passive stage which could be dangerous. Mary was chagrined to learn from Jim that Alice may be called to testify at the hearing. Liz and Mary apologized to each other for their unpleasant encounters and agreed that they should not have disagreements because they are family. Liz told Jim and Mary that she may not be able to accompany them to the divorce hearing because she was planning a small dinner party that would keep her busy during the afternoon. Janice told Steve that she was considering leaving town for Robert's sake. Steve begrudgingly accepted Janice's decision to stay with Emma while she figured out a course of action to take in her life. Janice asked Steve to help Robert and Lenore to reconcile.
Steve: "It won't be easy starting all over again in some strange city."
Janice: "I've done that before."
Steve: "I had hoped you'd never have to do it again. I don't like to think of you being unsettled."
Janice: "Steve, don't be sentimental about it. You ran away from home when you were seventeen, and I left home when I wasn't much older...we're both used to being on our own."
MARCH 6, 1974 (EP. #2437)
Janice told Alice that she was taking a leave of absence from her job so that she could stay with Emma for a while, but hoped that Robert and Lenore would be back together should she decide to return to Bay City. Alice and Janice agreed to share a quiet dinner at the apartment so that they could spend quality time together and chat. Jim promised Alice that Mary was willing to put aside her animosity towards Steve to attend the divorce hearing so that Alice would not have to face it alone. Alice fretted to Jim that she was unsuccessful in trying to convince Janice to stay in town. John made arrangements with Alice to meet at the hospital after lunch to rehearse her testimony in the event that John had to call her as a witness. Robert informed Russ that Lenore was temporarily working from home. Russ persuaded Robert into talking to Iris about the house he had been designing for her since Russ theorized that it would bring Iris back to a normal life and provide the strongest link she had to a future, though Robert maintained that Iris should discuss it with the architect who would be supervising the construction of the house instead of him. Pat convinced Robert to attend a dinner party that Liz was hosting by suggesting that Robert could answer Liz's questions about the house that Steve had built for Alice since Robert had designed it. An ambivalent Iris asked Louise to choose among some sketches from New York of clothes and place an order for her new wardrobe. Iris was immediately contrite when Louise chastised her for giving Russ a cold reception since he had been a good friend to Iris. Russ urged Iris to start planning for the future by approving Robert's blueprints so that he could begin construction of the house in which she could live with Louise, receive visits from Dennis, entertain friends, and invite people to stay in town with her. A frustrated Eliot requested a consultation with Russ and Kurt when Alice reiterated that Iris does not want to see him. John advised Alice that a surprise witness would testify at the hearing and that they should anticipate anything since John did not know the approach that Sam would be taking in Rachel's defense.
MARCH 7, 1974 (EP. #2438)
Sam told Rachel that he might want her to testify at the hearing depending on the statements that Gerald makes on the stand. Rachel expressed fears to Sam that Gerald may have decided against appearing as a witness because Rachel had berated him for telling Steve about the phone call he had made to Alice at the hospital. Sam tried to assure Rachel that the burden was on Steve to prove his charges against her regardless of whether or not Gerald appears at the divorce hearing. Rachel feared Steve's tenacity when Sam insisted that he could not change the facts of the case in a legal proceeding. Iris confessed to Kurt that she was tired of traveling all over the world and yearned to lead a happy, quiet life taking care of a man. Kurt nodded knowingly when Iris reflected that she had tried to live up to the image that columnists had created of her in the society papers. Iris asked for Kurt's input when Robert arrived to show her the sketches of the house that he had designed for her. Iris asked Robert to meet with Tim to sign the necessary legal paperwork. Kurt listened intently when Iris lamented that harboring foolish dreams like reconciling with Eliot caused her to be hospitalized. Janice confessed that she reacted badly due to personal reasons in response to Tim's apologies over getting on her nerves at the office. Tim made Janice smile by reiterating his promise that he would seek her out should she decided against returning to Bay City. Robert told Tim that Janice would not be joining him in Seattle. Mac to Gil about Iris sending Tim to see him in New York and Russ, Kurt, and Louise's resistance in giving him details on the events that led to Iris's hospitalization, prompting Gil to warn Mac against trying to intimidate him into disclosing information by using his prominence. Eliot and Rachel made arrangements for Jamie to spend the night with Dennis at the hotel suite. Rachel was distraught upon learning that Jamie had overheard her and Ada talking about Steve's divorce suit. Jamie fled to his bedroom in tears and locked the door after wailing that he had caused Steve to take legal action because he did not to want to be his father anymore.
Tim: "You mean you might not come back?"
Janice: "I haven't decided yet."
Tim: "If you don't, I'll go after you." (JANICE LAUGHS) "I mean it, I'll follow you wherever you are."
Janice: "I don't think you'd like the farm very much, Tim?"
Tim: "Why not?"
Janice: "There's no place for an ambitious young lawyer there."
Tim: "Is that all you think I am?"
Janice: "I guess I haven't really given it much thought."
Notes: Robert's sketches for Iris's house had the final exterior design with the front and back facing West and the sides on the North and South. The living room faced West for the sunset, a set of stairs led to the library and den, and the master bedroom and guest rooms were on the third floor. Iris hoped that Louise would have her own rooms and that Dennis would have his own bedroom and plenty of space so that his school friends could visit the house.
MARCH 8, 1974 (EP. #2439)
Steve told Robert that the hearing was rescheduled for later that afternoon. Robert went to call Liz since he had accepted her invitation to have drinks based on the original time that Steve's hearing had been scheduled. Lenore handled work assignments as Pat expressed concerns about Alice being forced to testify at the divorce hearing. Pat told Lenore that John would prefer not to call Alice as a witness and dreaded Sam's potential cross-examination because he may be forced to take drastic action to carry out Rachel's wishes while serving as her lawyer in the case. Liz badgered Lenore into having lunch instead of cocktails at the house by stressing that she should not allow work to take precedence over her personal life. Pat opined to Lenore that Liz must have sufficient reasons for railroading her into accepting the lunch invitation at the last minute. Mary decided to fix a light lunch while Jim kept Alice company since Alice was too nervous about the outcome of the hearing to want to be seen in a public place. Jim reassured Alice that Mary would eventually accept the idea of her remarrying Steve. Liz thanked Robert for changing his plans, but was evasive when Robert asked about the other guests that Liz had invited and noticed that she seemed a bit jumpy. Robert was stunned when Lenore arrived at the house. Liz told Robert and Lenore that she and Pat had carefully planned to bring two stubborn people together before it was too late, then hurried out to meet Pat so that they could be alone. Lenore told Robert that she questioned the kind of woman she was that caused Walter to make dreadful mistakes by showering her with material possessions and that she was keeping Walter's secrets for Wally's sake. Robert told Lenore that they had a long time to learn to trust each other and urged Lenore to live in the present instead of the past. Lenore professed her love to Robert and finally agreed to marry him. Judge Roberts addressed the court and explained that Steve intended to prove that Rachel perpetrated fraud in securing his consent to marry him. Rachel stared at Gerald in disbelief as a court clerk swore him in as a witness for Steve.
MARCH 11, 1974 (EP. #2440)
On the witness stand, Gerald explained to John that Rachel was his daughter, that he currently lives in San Francisco, and that he had managed the Fireside Inn while Rachel was married to Ted, who received a loan from Steve to purchase it and had been divorced from Rachel since Gerald had left town. Judge Roberts sustained Sam's objection when Gerald claimed that Rachel insisted on being present during Steve's visits with Jamie as an excuse to see Steve. Gerald testified for John that he called Alice at the hospital to trick her into coming to Steve's office so that she would catch Steve and Rachel secretly discussing Jamie, which Rachel hoped would ruin his marriage to Alice. Steve observed impassively as Rachel stared dumbfounded at Gerald. Lenore credited Liz and Pat for helping her and Robert to reconcile and agree to get married. Liz and Pat offered to assist Lenore with wedding preparations. Rachel groused to Gil and Ada that Mary must be thrilled with the progress of the divorce hearing and wailed that she felt degraded. Sam informed Rachel that he would attempt to discredit Gerald during cross-examination, but warned Rachel that he may have to put her on the witness stand to potentially win the case against Steve. Gerald told John that Rachel requested to meet Steve at this office so that they could talk privately and intentionally wanted Alice to find them together so that she would come to believe that they were romantically involved. John got Gerald to state that Steve had initially balked at meeting with Rachel, that Gerald chose not to warn Steve because he feared losing his job at the Fireside Inn, and that Rachel did not make the call to Alice because she would have recognized Rachel's voice. Gerald swore to John that he and Rachel conspired together to destroy Steve and Alice's marriage. Sam failed to get Gerald to admit that his testimony against Rachel could be interpreted as a vindictive act because she had sold the Fireside Inn, which left Gerald unemployed at the time. Gerald told Sam that he had promised to be present for the hearing, not that he would testify for Rachel, who loudly denounced Gerald as a liar.
Sam: "Isn't it true that you promised me to testify on your daughter's behalf at this hearing?"
Gerald: "I promised you that I would be here, not that I would testify."
Sam: "Most fathers, whatever their feelings toward their children, would not testify in court as you have just done."
Gerald: "I came here to tell the truth, because it is the right thing to do..."
Sam: "And you swear it is the truth?"
Gerald: "Yes. Every word of it." (RACHEL, WHO'S BEEN STARING AT GERALD, LEAPS WILDLY TO HER FEET)
Rachel: "You're lying! Lying...Somebody stop him for lying!"
MARCH 12, 1974 (EP. #2441)
Judge Roberts approved Sam's request for a brief recess so that he could consult with Rachel. Gerald defended himself against Rachel's recriminations by stating that her whole life had been nothing but lies and that Rachel only wished to use him to further her own ends before telling Gerald to get lost again. Sam consoled Rachel and prepared her for taking the witness stand in her own defense. Ada decided against telling Mary that she and Gil were expecting a baby outside of the corridor. Sam spoke quietly and encouragingly to Rachel, who testified that she was unaware of Gerald's call to Alice until he used the revelation in an attempt to persuade Steve to loan him money to purchase a restaurant. Rachel told Sam that she and Steve met at his office to settle the matter of his visitation rights with Jamie and that she told Gerald about the meeting so that he could cover Rachel's work at the Fireside Inn. Sam got Rachel to proclaim that she did not deliberately set up encounters to see Steve after Alice had fled town and that her sole interest was for Jamie to know his father. Judge Roberts sustained Sam's objection when John brought up Jamie being conceived while Rachel was married to Russ and her past machinations to take Steve away from Alice. Rachel reiterated to John that she had no knowledge of Gerald's phone call to Alice and denied that she conspired with him. Judge Roberts granted Steve's divorce since his charges against Rachel had been proven and urged the parties involved to begin new lives with honor and faith. Judge Roberts made arrangements with John and Sam to have a conference with Jamie so that he could consider custody of the boy. Rachel maintained that Steve would be ruthless in efforts to take Jamie away from her, despite Gil's assertion that Steve would not break the law. Liz and Mary did not share Alice's sympathy towards Rachel. Mary reminded Jim that they promised to have dinner with John and Pat when Steve arrived with champagne to celebrate his divorce being granted. Liz urged Steve to give Mary time to accept him and Alice getting remarried. Alice happily accepted Steve's marriage proposal.
MARCH 13, 1974 (EP. #2442)
John was annoyed and perplexed upon learning that Gerald had checked out of his hotel room before John could pay his expenses for coming to Bay City. Pat opined to John that Gerald was not the kind of man who would forget about debts owed to him and did not find it surprising that Gerald would abruptly leave town after testifying against Rachel. John told Pat that he sensed something odd about the situation with Gerald despite believing that his testimony was truthful. Steve griped to Pat that Mary refused to celebrate his divorce from Rachel, that she had always disliked him, but that he and Alice would be getting married regardless of any opposition. Pat advised Steve that Mary had been under a strain lately and that Mary needed time to accept Steve resuming a life with Alice. John was nonplussed when Steve stated that he did not need to worry about repaying Gerald. Steve informed John and Pat that he wanted generous visitation rights with Jamie and that Alice shared his desire for the boy to be part of their lives. Sharon reminded Eliot that it was Iris's prerogative on the people who could see her at the hospital, that she did not listen to the gossip Iris's friends had spread about him, and that she drew her own conclusions based on the observations she made. Eliot promised Kurt that he would not do anything to compromise Iris's recovery. Iris told Kurt that she was not ready to see Eliot, but begrudgingly agreed that Sharon could spend time with her. Sharon tried to convince Iris that she had friends who cared about her, that she should trust people, and that Eliot seemed to have changed his mind about Iris. Iris fibbed that she needed to get some rest because she had become irritated with Sharon for trying to psychoanalyze her. Tim told Steve about Ada's pregnancy. Steve told Tim that he and Ada are fond of each other despite that they disagree about a lot of things. Tim asked Steve for news on Janice. Robert mused to Steve that Liz, Pat, and Janice helped him and Lenore to reconcile and finally get married. Steve expressed confidence to Robert that Judge Roberts would accept that Steve and Jamie needed each other in their lives.
MARCH 14, 1974 (EP. #2443)
Ada told Mary that she was cutting down on drinking coffee and sorting through Jamie's old clothes that she planned to save for the baby that she and Gil were going to have in the summer. Mary fretted that the past few weeks had been difficult for Ada while she and Gil were expecting a new addition. Mary tried to assuage Ada's fears that Gerald's testimony might have turned Judge Roberts against Rachel by pointing out that Gerald did not state anything that reflected on Rachel's fitness as a mother to Jamie. When Mary contended that Gerald would not perjure himself under oath, Ada cited Gerald's habit of not doing anything for other people without personally benefitting from it. Ada declined Mary's suggestion that she talk to John and Sam because she could not offer any proof to substantiate her suspicions that Gerald gave false testimony for Steve. Mary confessed that she was chagrined that Steve and Alice were getting married while Ada contended that Rachel could not become interested in another man while she remains in Bay City. Iris was touched when Eliot gifted her with a bouquet of spring flowers like he had while he was first courting her. Eliot and Iris agreed that they should talk to each other as friends, acknowledged that both of them had made terrible mistakes, and that Iris could see Dennis more often. Iris ruefully told Eliot that she would not return to her old life and that she had many things to consider while recovering in the hospital. Iris bemoaned to Kurt that nothing makes life meaningful to her anymore and that she was at a loss on the things that might replace the life that she was putting into the past. Lenore told Helen that Liz had made amends for the past by helping her and Robert to reconcile. Russ sadly speculated to Helen and Lenore that Iris's illness likely brought her and Eliot closer together. Sam warned Rachel about the possible legal consequences of trying to turn Jamie against Steve. Jamie blamed himself for causing Steve and Rachel's divorce because he had overheard his parents' arguments about him. Sam told Rachel to console Jamie and prepare him for meeting with Judge Roberts tomorrow in his chambers.
Iris: "Oh, Kurt, for more years than I care to count, the sight of that man was what made my life mean something to me."
Kurt: "And now?"
Iris: "Now, nothing makes life mean that much to me...except Dennis."
Kurt: "Did you mean what you told Eliot about not going back to your old life?"
Iris: "Yes, I mean it. But I'm not sure yet what I'm going to replace it with."
MARCH 15, 1974 (EP. #2444)
Ada and Rachel tried make Jamie understand that he must speak with Judge Roberts in his chambers. Rachel speculated to Ada that Gerald quickly departed Bay City and was unable to be contacted in San Francisco because Steve made a deal with Gerald in exchange for his false testimony at the divorce hearing. Tim heeded Jim's advice not to continue teasing Janice in hopes that she would take him more seriously now that Robert and Lenore had reconciled. John was amenable towards Tim serving as Iris's attorney and frequently taking trips to New York to get her financial affairs in order since Eliot had dropped the charges against Iris. Tim was speechless when John commended him for securing his first major client, being a fine lawyer, and expressed the desire for Tim to get ahead in his profession. Jamie turned away and went to sit with Ada instead of acknowledging Steve's greeting in Judge Roberts' chambers. Sam tersely advised Steve that he should have expected a cold reception from Jamie and that he should talk to Rachel about the situation instead of him. John declined Steve's request for Judge Roberts to delay his meeting with Jamie after jumping to the hasty conclusion that Rachel had coached Jamie in preparation for his talk with Judge Roberts. When Jamie was apprehensive about sharing his feelings about Steve, Judge Roberts cleared out his chambers so that he could talk to Jamie privately. Jamie told Judge Roberts that he dislikes Steve because he hurt Rachel and that he does not want to see him anymore. Judge Roberts instructed Steve and Rachel to put Jamie's welfare above their own and be mindful of the importance of his relationship with his father. Steve was immediately apologetic when Judge Roberts pointed out that Jamie's animosity towards him was not due to Rachel's influence. Rachel spirited Jamie out of the court's anteroom when Jamie reacted violently to Steve's attempts to touch him. Ada blamed Jamie's behavior and outbursts on Steve for coldly divorcing Rachel. Ada advised John that he should question Steve on whether he bribed Gerald into giving false testimony and obtain Rachel's side of the story.
Judge Roberts: "Jamie, a father is something very special."
Jamie: "I don't need him."
Judge Roberts: "Yes, but he may need you just as much as you need him."
Jamie: "He doesn't care about me. He's just pretending. He always pretends...I never want to see him again." (JUDGE ROBERTS IS SILENT FOR A MOMENT) "Can I go now?"
Judge Roberts: "No, not quite yet. Jamie, I understand how you feel right now, but don't you think you might give him another chance?"
Jamie: "I don't want to."
Judge Roberts: "Think it over. Some boys aren't lucky enough to have fathers. You may decide you don't want to lose yours, after all."
MARCH 18, 1974 (EP. #2445)
Ada fretted to Gil that, despite that everyone found Gerald untrustworthy, she never thought that he would lie about Rachel in court. Gil warned Ada that concluding that Steve bribed Gerald to give false testimony at the divorce hearing was a serious charge that needed to be substantiated. Tim described for Ada the ways that a lawyer can discredit witnesses on the stand, that perjury could be difficult to prove, and that most judges hand out stiff sentences for it. Ada raised the theory that John knew about Steve and Gerald's bargain, despite that Gil and Tim believed that Gerald had been honest on the stand. Tim told Ada that it would be John's obligation to inform the court of Steve's alleged treachery and that Steve could be brought to trial for getting Gerald to commit perjury. Robert and Lenore agreed that they should get married by the time Janice returns to Bay City so that it would be easier for her to accept the two of them being together. Lenore convinced Robert that they should have the wedding ceremony at her house and asked Robert to be present when she tells Wally about their impending nuptials. Robert was appeased when Lenore promised that the painful memories of her past with Walter would not put a strain on their future together. Robert offered to complete some work for Lenore so that she could concentrate on making wedding plans. Robert reassured Sam that Steve did not hold a grudge against Sam for protecting Rachel's interest in the divorce suit. Sam resolved to take Ada's suspicions of Gerald and Steve seriously despite Robert contending that Ada and Rachel were jumping to hasty conclusions instead of accepting Judge Roberts' verdict. Sam was thrilled when Robert revealed that he declined the job offer in Seattle, that he and Lenore were getting married, and asked Sam to be his best man. Jim rejected John's suggestion that he discuss the rising operational costs of the Washington office with Steve because Jim struggled to justify Mary's opposition towards Steve and Alice's plans to remarry. John expressed gratitude to Tim for being honest with him about Ada's suspicions of Steve and Gerald's alleged duplicity.
MARCH 19, 1974 (EP. #2446)
Ada failed to convince a moody Rachel to go shopping with her and to find other interests in life. Rachel wailed to Ada that she had lost everything because Gerald had lied on the witness stand at the divorce hearing. Ada got Rachel to take Steve's phone call since she did not want him to come to the apartment. Steve threatened to file a motion with the court should Rachel keep him away from Jamie and reminded Rachel that Judge Roberts instructed her to allow him to visit Jamie until a final decision had been made by the court. Rachel reiterated to Steve that Jamie did not want to see him and made veiled remarks about Steve paying off Judge Roberts before she slammed the phone down onto the receiver. Ada warned Rachel that she should not punish Jamie by retaliating against Steve, then got defensive when Rachel accused her of refusing to believe that any of the Matthews or Randolphs would be involved in anything unethical like bribing a witness to commit perjury. Rachel bleated to Ada that all Jamie had to know was that Steve had abandoned him. Alice suggested to Kurt that Louise drive Iris over to the house that Robert was designing for her, receive visitors in the solarium, and to take trips outside of the hospital so that Iris could get prepared for making her own decisions and getting discharged from the hospital. Kurt congratulated Steve and Alice on reconciling. Kurt and Linda were perplexed when Mary decided against talking to Alice while Steve was present and abruptly left the hospital. Alice told Steve that she wants the two of them to live in the house that he had built for her once they get remarried. Steve and Alice decided to talk to Mary since it was hard to plan a wedding due to Mary's objections towards the union. Alice urged Steve to consult John about getting Rachel to be cooperative with him on getting visitation rights with Jamie. Ada obliged when Rachel asked to be left alone so that she could deal with her personal issues on her own. Rachel lambasted Steve for barging into her apartment and demanding to see Jamie. Steve stormed out as Rachel shouted that he would pay for recruiting Gerald to help him obtain a divorce.
Rachel: "What remark?"
Steve: "About me buying people off."
Rachel: "If the shoe fits --" (SHE TURNS AWAY, AND STEVE GRABS HER BY THE ARM) "Let go of me."
Steve: "I don't want you saying things like that in front of other people. I don't want you spreading lies about me."
Rachel: "It's not a lie. Dad would never have testified against me if you hadn't paid him off."
Steve: "You really believe that?"
Rachel: "Oh, come on. We know each other better than that. You can fool Alice Matthews, and all your friends, but I know you through and through - "
Steve: "You think you do!"
Rachel: "How much do you think you can get away with before you have to pay for it."
Steve: "I don't have to listen to this." (HE GOES OUT. RACHEL SHOUTS AFTER HIM)."
Rachel: "You won't get away with it, just wait and see."
MARCH 20, 1974 (EP. #2447)
Rachel adamantly insisted on speaking to John rather than accept Tim's offer to take a message for him. Rachel dismissed Tim's condolences over the outcome of the hearing and proclaimed that she does not trust anyone who works for John and warned that Tim would have to be at Steve's beck and call to succeed at the law firm. John asked Tim to be present so that there would be a witness to hear the statements that Rachel intended to make. John valiantly defended himself against Rachel's accusations by contending that Gerald came to Bay City of his own volition and that Steve did not make a bargain with Gerald to secure his testimony. Rachel taunted John for trying to protect Steve because his law firm would not survive without having Steve as a client, surmised that Steve went to San Franciso to see Gerald, and dared John to take her to court and bribe another witness to lie about her. Rachel scoffed at John's claim that Steve was an honest, ethical person and proclaimed that Steve's wealth would not shield him from trouble. John told Tim that he must talk to Steve before he learns about Rachel's accusations from second-hand sources and potentially makes things worse by confronting Rachel. Jamie talked to Dennis about Steve and Rachel's divorce and his meeting with Judge Roberts. Dennis admitted to Jamie that he would like Eliot and Iris to reconcile under the condition that they are happy together. Jamie refused Dennis's suggestion to get to know Alice and accept that she was going to remarry Steve. Sharon told Alice that she was counting on Iris's inner strength to help her to make a full recovery. Alice called to inform Dennis that he could not visit Iris because Kurt had planned to rerun neurological tests on Iris. Alice was troubled when Steve impulsively rescheduled their dinner date for a later time because he intended to visit Jamie while he was staying overnight with Dennis at Eliot's suite. Jamie refused to listen to Steve's reasons for getting a divorce from Rachel and exclaimed that he did not want Steve in his life should he marry Alice. Dennis consoled Jamie, who began to cry after demanding that Steve leave him alone.
MARCH 21, 1974 (EP. #2448)
Gil opined that Rachel could do nothing to change Judge Roberts' verdict after Tim gave a detailed account of her confrontation with John. Tim confided to Gil that he felt compelled to warn Steve about Rachel's accusations because he was the law firm's most important client, he might take his business away in retaliation, and Tim would be out of a job. Tim hurriedly left for the office after Ada overheard him and Gil express agreement that John would not have been party to Gerald being bribed to give false testimony. Ada opined to Gil that people as rich as Steve think that they could take the law into their own hands and that any actions Steve takes no longer surprises her. Russ told Jim and Mary that Alice was upset because Mary refused to stay for the champagne celebration Steve gave after the divorce hearing had concluded. Mary told Jim and Russ that she could not forgive Steve for seeing Rachel behind Alice's back after she miscarried a baby, that Alice was blinded by love, and that Ada shared her opinion that Steve was not such a fine person anymore. Jim and Russ were dubious when Mary relayed Ada's suspicions of Gerald and Steve because they involved a criminal offense. Russ urged Mary to overcome her bitterness towards Steve and accept that he and Alice were getting married soon. Sam fretted to Tim that Rachel was taking the divorce badly even though she received a generous financial settlement from Steve. John and Tim convinced Sam to warn Rachel that she could be found liable for continuing to spread false stories about John and Steve. Sam reminded John that they were friends despite that they had opposing views on Gerald's motivations for giving testimony on Steve's behalf at the divorce hearing. Steve told Tim that he questioned whether or not it was a good idea to use John as his attorney for personal and business affairs. Tim tried in vain to resist Steve's efforts to badger him over his and John's discussions with Ada and Rachel about Gerald's role in Steve getting the divorce. Steve vowed to confront John over "suddenly becoming chummy" with Sam and Rachel because Steve ascertained it was a conflict of interest on John's part.
MARCH 22, 1974 (EP #2449)
Tim begrudgingly told John that Steve came to the office upset and requesting to speak with John because he sensed that other people were meeting behind his back. John resolved to straighten things out with Steve once Tim mentioned that he had barged into Rachel's apartment and accused her of spreading rumors about him. Joan advised John that she would make some calls to uncover Gerald's whereabouts for him. John fibbed to Steve that he was trying to arrange a meeting with Rachel to discuss Steve's visitation with Jamie. Joan informed John that the Restaurant License Bureau was unable to find a phone number for Gerald. John warned Steve that he should not see Jamie without Rachel's knowledge and that she could tell Judge Roberts that Steve may be trying to prejudice Jamie against her. Steve accused John of playing him against Rachel and tried to talk John out of contacting Gerald to pay for his expenses in coming to Bay City for them. Steve imperiously deflected answering John's question on whether he bribed Gerald to testify against Rachel by stating a friend and a lawyer would not ask such an offensive question and stormed out of John's office. Alice offered to talk to Louise because Kurt feared that Iris would become withdrawn by living alone in the new house that was out in the country and should rely on Louise, Dennis, and her friends for company. Iris told Eliot that she would not hold him to a marriage that ended years ago, admonished herself for resorting to tricks and spiteful ruses to drive other women away from Eliot, and consented to giving him a divorce. Eliot and Iris agreed that they would learn to live without clinging to the past and become good friends for Dennis's sake. When Steve brooded about arguing with John about his meetings with Sam and Rachel, Alice urged Steve to call John and settle their issues right away. Steve asked John to abandon his inquiry into Gerald for the sake of their friendship. John told Steve that he would arrange a meeting with him in a couple days to discuss Jamie further and ended their phone conversation. John asked Joan to book him a morning flight to San Francisco right away.
Notes: Appearance by John Randolph's secretary, Joan Barnard. Judge Roberts' first name is William.
MARCH 25, 1974 (EP. #2450)
John toldz Tim that he was heading out of town for a few days, then quickly ended the call to avoid Tim's questions on his whereabouts and reasons for leaving Bay City. Steve complained to Jim and Tim about John leaving town without notice, but politely declined Tim's offer to talk to Judge Roberts about getting Steve's visitation rights with Jamie. Tim carped about being kept in the dark at the office after Steve mentioned that Robert and Lenore had agreed to reconcile and get married. Steve praised Tim for his loyalty during the divorce suit, but refuted Tim's criticisms of Sam by emphasizing that his loyalty was to Rachel as her lawyer and uncle and that he did not hold a grudge against Sam. Steve theorized to Tim that Rachel would quit spreading false stories about Gerald committing perjury once she accepted Judge Roberts' verdict in the divorce suit. Iris lamented to Russ that it would take months for the new house to be built and that she did not want to resume living in a dreary hotel suite. Russ advised Iris to trust that people genuinely liked her when Iris voiced fears that Russ would pressure Liz into allowing her to temporarily live in the house that Steve had built for Alice. Kurt and Iris agreed to be honest with each other to maintain their friendship. Iris told Eliot that they should lead their separate lives as friends, that she yearned for peace and quiet, and instructed Eliot to have Tim draw up the paperwork for a divorce. Eliot informed Iris that he had accepted a job as a foreign correspondent for The London Sentinel. Eliot and Iris agreed that Dennis should remain with her in Bay City since he was thriving at school and had made many friends, but emphasized to Iris that it was best that he leave town right away. Gerald jumped to the conclusion that Steve had sent John to check on him and boasted that Steve would not have obtained a divorce from Rachel without his false testimony in exchange for the purchase of a lavishly furnished restaurant. John vowed to face the consequences when Gerald stressed that he would be forced to implicate Steve in bribing Gerald to commit perjury and must prove that he was not a party to the scheme.
Gerald: "Of course, lawyers always know what their clients are doing."
John: "What does that mean?"
Gerald: "You try to pin a rap on me and I'll take you with me."
John: "What rap?"
Gerald: "I got no reason to trust Steve Frame and he's wasting your time by sending you here to check on me."
John: "Steve doesn't know I'm here."
Gerald: "Hey, what kind of game are you playing?"
John: "It isn't a game."
Gerald: "If it hadn't been for me, Steve wouldn't have got his divorce from Rachel."
John: "It seems to have paid off very well."
Gerald: "So."
MARCH 26, 1974 (EP. #2451)
Liz told Russ that she had persuaded Jim and Mary to join Steve and Alice for dinner at the house so that Steve and Mary would have the chance to talk through their differences. Russ theorized to Liz that Steve wanted Jamie's custody settled before he and Alice set a wedding date, that Steve would like to have Jamie during weekends and holidays, but fretted that Rachel was making it difficult for Steve to see Jamie. Liz lamented to Russ that it would be an unpleasant time for everyone while Jamie's custody was left unresolved. Russ suggested to Liz that Iris share the house with her since she did not want to return to the hotel suite and it would take several months for Iris's new house to be built. Liz decided to talk to Steve about the arrangements in case he had objections to Iris living in the house with her. Liz confided to Russ that she must refrain from speaking impulsively to keep the peace with Mary. Russ teased Liz for being a persistent matchmaker when she hinted that Russ could see Iris more often should she decide to share the house with Liz. Alice told Russ that Eliot had accepted a job in London and that Dennis would be staying with Iris until at least the current school term had concluded. Alice decided to discuss the matter with Liz upon realizing that Louise and Dennis would accompany Iris should she decide to live with Liz for a few months. Russ and Alice agreed that the purpose of Liz's dinner party was for her and Mary to patch up their differences and get Mary to be more sympathetic to Steve. Gil showed Ada the baby's crib mobile that he had made and the pieces that he had acquired to build a crib for their newborn. Ada lectured Rachel for causing Jamie to seek refuge at Dennis's hotel suite by making the atmosphere in the apartment unpleasant. Gil and Ada tried to ease Rachel's fears that Steve would influence Judge Roberts to take Jamie away from her. Steve sheepishly asked Liz whether Jamie could visit Dennis when Liz was amenable to Louise and Dennis joining Iris in sharing the house with her. Steve and Alice convinced Mary to accept that they were in love, wished to get remarried, and share their lives together.
MARCH 27, 1974 (EP. #2452)
Jamie snapped at Rachel because he had trouble finding his science workbook in their untidy apartment. Rachel barred Steve from following Jamie, who fled to the kitchen when Steve arrived unexpectedly to see him. Rachel insisted to an irate Steve that Jamie's reason for not wanting to see him was because he had realized Steve's true nature, not because Rachel had poisoned Jamie's mind against him. Steve angrily told Rachel that she had no business bringing her accusations against Gerald to John, that Rachel achieved her goals in life through cheating and lying, and that she had forcibly ingratiated herself into his life. Rachel warned Steve that Judge Roberts would not allow Jamie to remain in his life should she prove that Steve had bribed Gerald into committing perjury at the divorce hearing. Steve stormed out of the apartment when Jamie reiterated that he wanted Rachel to send him away. Robert abruptly ended his meeting with Tim about the changes to the blueprints of Iris's new house because Tim had accused Robert of using Janice to make Lenore jealous. Tim insinuated to a man named Mr. Bowers that John had not spent much time with clients lately, but that the law firm could acquire new clients even though John had not done so in some time. Louise informed Dennis that Eliot was leaving town soon because he had accepted a job in London and that she and Dennis would continue living in the hotel suite until Iris was released from the hospital and the three of them could move into the new house. Robert told Lenore that they did not need to invite anyone from Somerset to their wedding because his brother, Peter, was too dedicated to teaching to attend, and Sam lived in Bay City. Lenore reassured Robert that their impending nuptials would not create problems for Wally and that she would learn to commit fully to him. Steve accepted Tim's offer to talk to Ada about getting Rachel to allow Steve to see Jamie. Robert and Tim agreed to set aside their differences and reconvene to discuss the blueprints for Iris's house. Tim told John that he refrained from talking to Steve about his private affairs because John was Steve's lawyer.
Notes: According to the script, it appears that several pages of Act II (featuring Dennis and Louise) were heavily revised. The original draft is not present within the script collection, but it appears that Eliot's slated appearance in this episode was cut and the scene rewritten, despite that the character's name appears on the cast list for this episode.
MARCH 28, 1974 (EP. #2453)
Linda promised Liz that she would notify Kurt that she came to visit Iris once he had finished his examination of Iris. Liz happily told Russ that Steve and Mary had worked through their conflicts and that Steve did not object to Iris staying with Liz until the new house had been constructed. Russ told Liz that Iris was somewhat shy and feels like she would burden Liz by living in the house with her. Russ and Liz felt confident that they could convince Iris to be Liz's houseguest once she was discharged from the hospital. Kurt informed Iris that it was needless for her to remain at the hospital. Iris fretted to Kurt that she hoped that her friends would not descend on her in Bay City and denied that she was close to Stockton and Bibi Ruggles despite knowing them for many years. Kurt agreed to remain in the hospital room during Liz's visit when Iris admitted that, while she considers Liz a nice person, she was allowing Liz to see her as a favor to Russ. Iris was touched when Liz gifted her with flowers and books to read to occupy her remaining time in the hospital. Liz reassured Iris that she was not "stretching her hospitality" by allowing Louise and Dennis to join Iris in being Liz's houseguests. Kurt gently chided Iris for finding reasons to decline Liz's offer. Liz and Iris agreed to host parties at the house in the future. Robert defensively suggested that Tim discuss the cost figures for Iris's new house with Steve when Tim criticized Robert for making them unreasonable. Liz informed Tim that Iris would be her houseguest once she was discharged from the hospital because she did not want to face living in a hotel suite again. Tim decided he should not trouble Steve with Robert's cost figures. Helen and Lenore promised Liz that they had put the past behind them. Lenore convinced Liz to stay for dinner so that she could catch up with Helen and meet Wally. Tim complained to John that the firm's clients fail to keep them abreast of their activities. John advised Tim that he did not want him to get enmeshed in an awkward situation by talking to Ada about getting Rachel to allow Steve to see Jamie without opposition. John advised Robert that he must speak with Steve.
MARCH 29, 1974 (EP. #2454)
John told Pat that he would rather not see Steve when she reminded him that they had dinner plans with him and Alice. Steve arrived to speak with John as he was about to tell Pat about his trip to San Francisco. Steve made an acerbic remark about John becoming a difficult person to find lately. John promised that he would tell Judge Roberts that Rachel was being uncooperative towards Steve's efforts to see Jamie, but decided to question Steve further when he demanded that John talk to Rachel and order her to stop spreading rumors about him. Steve defiantly told John that he had presented the divorce case weakly and bribed Gerald to testify on his behalf to ensure that he would become free of Rachel. Eliot informed Alice that he was leaving for London to meet his new publisher, gave his contact information, and asked Alice to keep an eye on Dennis for him. Eliot told Alice that Iris had initiated divorce proceedings with Tim, that he could use his work to occupy his time while he regains focus in life, and that Iris convinced Mac to release him from his contract. Steve and Alice were touched when Eliot expressed gratitude to them for allowing Iris to stay with Liz in the house and for everything that Alice had done for him and Dennis. Alice implored Steve to resolve his issue with John, though Steve groused that he may not be able to talk to John without wondering whether he was an ally or enemy ever again. Sam warned Rachel that she must obey Judge Roberts' orders to allow Steve to see Jamie and pleaded with her to give Steve visitation rights with the boy. Jamie quietly packed his belongings into a knapsack after overhearing Rachel wail that Steve was using Jamie as a weapon against her and hinted that they should leave town without giving their whereabouts. Pat and Alice were puzzled as Steve and John exchanged barbs about a lawyer leaving town without notice and a client taking the law into his own hands. John's warnings about the consequences of paying Gerald to commit perjury fell on deaf ears because Steve refused to confess the truth to Judge Roberts. Rachel tearfully informed Steve that Jamie had run away.
Eliot: "Well, I've got a lot of people to see today, so I won't keep you two any longer." (HE TURNS TO ALICE) "Alice...I don't think I've ever told you how grateful I am for all you've done, for all of us --"
Alice: "Oh, Eliot, please."
Eliot: (James Douglas, Exit Line) "Goodbye."
Alice: "Goodbye, Eliot." (ALICE STARES AFTER HIM AS HE LEAVES)
Notes: Last appearance of James Douglas as Eliot Carrington.
APRIL 1, 1974 (EP. #2455)
Rachel sobbed while telling Steve that Jamie left a note stating that he did not want to make trouble for his parents anymore. Steve asked Alice to accompany him to Rachel's apartment. John told Pat that Gerald confirmed that Steve had bribed him into testifying on the witness stand to ensure that he would be granted a divorce from Rachel since the case was weak. Pat raised objections despite that John insisted on telling Judge Roberts that Steve had suborned a witness because he could be disbarred by concealing the information from Judge Roberts, Ada and Rachel already harbored suspicions, and Pat, Steve, and Gerald knew the truth. John explained to Pat that Gerald just bought an expensive restaurant in San Francisco and that the courts could subpoena Gerald and Steve's bank records, which would make the incentives for the transactions perfectly clear. Pat tried to convince John that he should forget about Steve's deception because he was going through a rough time and Steve's life could be ruined, but John countered that he must live with his conscience. John tried to assuage Pat's concerns by predicting that Judge Roberts might be lenient on Steve should he confess and throw himself onto the mercy of the court. Rachel gave Gil a school picture of Jamie and a description of the clothes he was wearing that day so that Gil could launch an unofficial search for Jamie while Ada decided to spend the night at the apartment to keep Rachel company and to give her moral support. A bitter fight was instigated when Rachel reacted violently to Alice coming to the apartment with Steve, prompting Steve and Rachel to accuse each other of causing Jamie to run away from home. Ada convinced Steve and Alice to talk to Gil at the police station since Alice's presence simply reminded Rachel of the fact that she had lost Steve. Steve lamented to Alice that he could have eased Jamie's resentment towards him had he been able to chat with the boy while he was at Dennis's place. Steve admitted to Alice that he had bribed Gerald because John ascertained that their case in the divorce suit was weak and Steve did not want to risk losing Alice again.
APRIL 2, 1974 (EP. #2456)
Robert smiled broadly while telling Lenore that he enjoyed watching her organize things. Pat told Robert and Lenore that Steve had been preoccupied because Jamie ran away from home. Pat informed Robert and Lenore that Gil had been working on a missing person's case for Jamie and that Steve spent most of the night driving all over town checking the train stations and bus depots. Robert and Lenore were perplexed when Pat lamented that John and Steve were having a terrible quarrel about a certain matter in which John was being self-righteous and unreasonable, but conceded that Steve acted in a way that John could not condone. Pat echoed Lenore's sentiments that Steve would not do anything intentionally that would turn John against him, but fretted that Steve had failed to think of the consequences of his actions. Iris reflected to Kurt that seeing the brave people in the solarium made her realize that she had been foolish throughout her life and vowed to change her ways. Kurt was pleased when Iris promised that she would not isolate herself while living with Liz and considered him a friend. Iris was fascinated as Kurt admitted that he may not have found the things that he wanted out of life yet. Pat told Mary that Robert and Lenore planned to live in Lenore's house because she did not want to make too many sudden changes in Wally's life and noted that Lenore had become independent after realizing that it had been a mistake to rely heavily on Walter. Mary was puzzled as Pat wistfully mused that women were capable of more than they were allotted and that they make too many allowances for their men. Pat expressed fears to Mary that she might change her mind about accepting the fact that Alice intended to remarry Steve. Iris reminded Dennis that they should clear things such as inviting Jamie over to the house with Liz as a courtesy. Dennis told Rachel and Iris that Jamie was unhappy, that he blames himself for his parents' divorce, and that Jamie refused to talk to Steve when he arrived at Eliot's hotel suite unannounced. Rachel was touched when Iris offered her condolences over Jamie's disappearance and assistance in finding him.
APRIL 3, 1974 (EP. #2457)
Pat reminded a distracted John to have Joan cancel his afternoon appointments for tomorrow since he was going straight from work to Robert and Lenore's wedding. John told Pat that Steve must face the consequences of his actions and that he would not have allowed Steve to make a deal with Gerald to secure his testimony. Pat pleaded with John to overlook the fact that Steve broke the law and remember that Steve was his friend and Alice was Pat's sister, but John maintained that he could not let a client deliberately break the law regardless of established relationships. Pat warned John that her family would be humiliated, Mary would turn against Steve again, and Alice would be caught in the middle should John tell Judge Roberts that Steve had bribed Gerald into committing perjury. John remonstrated Pat for refusing to understand his feelings or obligations to uphold the law and proclaimed that he would not discuss the situation further. Liz told Pat that she would be leaving after Robert and Lenore's wedding ceremony to help Iris, Louise, and Dennis move into the house. Liz surmised to Pat that Mary would be delighted that she had Iris and Dennis to lavish attention on instead of her children. Jim insisted to a frustrated John that Tim had failed to read the report on the cutbacks for the Washington offices because he had asked Tim for help in handling Janice's work. John chastised Tim for making insinuations about Steve's reasons for not being at the law offices lately. Jim noted John's lack of enthusiasm over welcoming Steve back into the Matthews' family during dinner at John and Pat's house. John decided not to elaborate on his remark to Jim about whether Mary would change her mind about accepting Steve. Dennis confessed to Steve that Jamie wanted nothing to do with anything that belonged to Steve and does not understand the reason that he divorced Rachel. Rachel asked Sam not to tell Judge Roberts about Jamie's disappearance. Sam theorized to Rachel that Jamie ran away after overhearing Rachel's statement about fleeing Bay City. Rachel swore to Sam that she would make Steve pay for driving Jamie away.
Sam: "Jamie doesn't understand that Steve wants to see him because he loves him."
Rachel: "Oh, Sam, Steve wants to see Jamie because he feels he owns him, like he owns his business and his house...Well, he's driven Jamie away now, and if anything happens to him, I'll make him pay for it!" (SHE SINKS DOWN ON THE SOFA, AND, BURYING HER FACE IN HER HANDS, SHE CRIES HELPLESSLY).
Notes: The show routine sheet within the script of this episode includes a handwritten note, "Goodbye RTM!" This seems to be addressed to Richard T. McCue, who was a regular director on AW from December 1971 - April 1974.
APRIL 4, 1974 (EP. #2458)
Helen joked to Pat about keeping track of the wedding presents. Lenore mused to Pat that Jamie's disappearance prompted her to think about the thoughts that run through Wally's head while he sleeps and conceded that she would feel helpless should he run away from home. Pat told Lenore that she and John were barely on speaking terms because of his and Steve's disagreement. Pat told Lenore that it may not be the right time to persuade John into taking the necessary steps to resolve his conflict with Steve. Lenore told Pat that she and Robert were not taking an extended honeymoon so that Wally could get accustomed to the changes in his life and to be available should Steve need them. Lenore assuaged Pat's fears that it would be awkward for Sam to attend the wedding because he was Rachel's lawyer and questioned whether Mary had accepted Steve into the Matthews family again. Lenore surmised to Pat that Helen wanted to have Wally alone to herself before Robert officially joined the family by moving into the house. Iris told Liz that she keeps quiet about her dislike of Rachel because Jamie and Dennis were close friends. Liz agreed to attend Robert and Lenore's wedding and the dinner party at John and Pat's house once Iris reassured her that Louise would take care of her needs. Russ accepted Liz's invitation to stay for lunch at the house, prompting Iris to assert that they should humor Liz, who seemed to enjoy playing matchmaker for them. The atmosphere at John and Pat's dinner party grew strained when Liz mentioned that Dennis would be taking Jamie's old room in the house. Steve dejectedly told Jim that he nor the police have been able to find Jamie. Wally told Steve that his wish for Robert to become his father was coming true. John promised Sam that he would ask Judge Roberts to delay scheduling a conference with Jamie since Rachel feared that it would influence the judge to rule against her. Reverend Booth officiated Robert and Lenore's wedding. Mary tried to probe Pat after she noticed that John had moved past Steve without speaking to him. Steve gazed at Alice while remaining silent, which surprised an observant Mary.
(CUT TO STEVE SHAKING HANDS WITH WALLY, AS HELEN LOOKS ON)
Steve: "Hi, Helen. How are you, Wally?"
Wally: (Dennis McKiernan, Introduction Line) "Fine, thank you, Mr. Frame."
Steve: "You excited?"
Wally: "Oh, yes...Mr. Delaney's going to be my father now."
Steve: "He's a very nice man."
Wally: "I know -- I've always wanted him to be my father and now it's happened --"
Steve: "You're a lucky boy, Wally --"
Reverend Booth: "...Whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder." (HE SMILES AT ROBERT) "You may kiss the bride, Mr. Delaney." (ROBERT AND LENORE LAUGH SOFTLY, AND HE KISSES HER. THE GUESTS RISE FROM THEIR CHAIRS AND CROWD AROUND THEM. LENORE LOOKS QUICKLY TOWARDS WALLY, WHO RUSHES TO HER. SHE HUGS HIM CLOSELY).
Lenore: "There, it's all over now, Wally..."
Wally: "May I kiss the bride, Mom?"
Robert: "Oh course, you can..." (HE HUGS WALLY AND TURNS TO ACCEPT CONGRATULATIONS FROM JOHN. PAT EMBRACES LENORE).
Notes: First appearance of Dennis McKiernan as Wally Curtin.
APRIL 5, 1974 (EP. #2459)
Ada advised Rachel that she should not neglect her health while brooding over Jamie. Ada told Rachel that children sometimes have difficulty with articulating their feelings and theorized that Jamie may be hiding somewhere. Rachel chose to stay in the apartment in case Jamie returned while Ada decided that she and Gil would search in the treehouse that Steve had built for Jamie outside of the house. Ada disagreed with Rachel's contentions that Steve did not care about her concerns for Jamie, may secretly know the boy's whereabouts, and would resort to drastic measures to take Jamie away from her. Alice convinced an unshaven and slightly disheveled Steve to contact Gil to check for updates on the search for Jamie. Gil assured Steve that he and his men were working diligently on Jamie's missing person's case. Alice graciously declined Mary's lunch invitation. Mary stifled her displeasure upon learning that Steve was at Alice's apartment early in the morning but grew sympathetic once Alice explained that Steve had stayed out all night looking for Jamie. Steve admitted to Alice that he and Rachel selfishly ignored the impact that their arguments had made on Jamie. Alice encouraged Steve to be optimistic that he would have the chance to make amends with Jamie once he had returned home. Tim left the conference room so that John and Steve could talk privately. Steve asked John to hire a private detective to discreetly check out everyone in Jamie's class at school. John warned Steve not to count on winning custody over Rachel and suggested that Judge Roberts may believe that Jamie ran away because of Steve. John agreed not to pressure Steve into confessing that he had bribed Gerald to testify against Rachel until Jamie had been found. Liz informed Gil and Ada that she had not noticed anything unusual outdoors that would indicate that Jamie was hiding on the premises. Jamie woke from sleeping in an abandoned car and called to Dennis upon seeing him heading towards their school. Dennis pulled Jamie out of the car and escorted him to Eliot's former hotel suite so that they could figure out a solution to his problems.
(EXTERIOR STREET. BAY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IS AT THE END OF THE STREET. CAMERA MOVES ALONG SOME PARKED CARS, FINALLY STOPPING AT A BATTERED ABANDONED ONE, WITH ITS BACK DOOR JAMMED OPEN. A DOG WANDERS INTO IT AND WE FOLLOW IT TO FIND JAMIE SLEEPING ON THE BACK SEAT. THE DOG LICKS JAMIE'S FACE, WAKING HIM UP, AND THEN RUNS OFF AGAIN. JAMIE SLOWLY ROUSES HIMSELF, REACHES FOR A BOX OF DRY CEREAL AND BEGINS TO EAT. HE SEES DENNIS COME AROUND THE CORNER WITH SEVERAL OTHER BOYS, HEADED TOWARDS THE SCHOOL).
Jamie: (CALLS TO DENNIS) "Hi, Dennis. I want to talk to you." (THE OTHER BOYS CONTINUE INTO THE SCHOOL. DENNIS GOES TO JAMIE).
Dennis: "Where have you been? Everybody's looking for you." (TAKES HOLD OF JAMIE).
Jamie: "Where are we going?"
Dennis: "I'm taking you home."
Jamie: "No, I don't want to go home."
Dennis: "You have got to go somewhere. You can't sleep outdoors." (JAMIE DOESN'T MOVE) "Come on, I'll take you to Dad's apartment. We'll figure something out." (FADE OUT).
Production Notes: The last portion of Act IV of this episode was a location sequence that featured Dennis, Jamie, male classmates, and a dog. It was filmed outside of the Brooklyn studio on March 28, 1974, which was on the same day that Episode #2458 (April 4, 1974) was taped.
APRIL 8, 1974 (EP. #2460)
Rachel felt hopeless when Ada stated that Gil failed to locate Jamie on the premises of Steve's house. Ada urged Rachel not to torture herself by entertaining fears that Jamie had not eaten in several days, was at risk of catching pneumonia because the evenings had been cold and damp, and was now miles away from home. Ada dismissed Rachel's concerns that her brief fainting spell was a result of overexerting herself and convinced Rachel to get dressed instead of moping around the apartment. Sam warned Rachel that he could not continue to make excuses to stall Judge Roberts from scheduling another meeting with Jamie before making a ruling concerning custody for the boy. Rachel hypothesized to Sam and Ada that Steve may be concealing the fact that he had located Jamie from her out of spite. Steve felt discouraged upon learning from Gil and Zack that none of the boys on a missing persons' list matched Jamie's description. Gil and Zack approved of Steve's plan to have John hire a private detective to help the authorities search for Jamie. Steve vowed to Gil that nothing could occupy his mind until Jamie was located. Tim told Mary that Ada was staying with Rachel at her apartment so that she would not be alone while Jamie was missing. Mary decided against inviting Gil and Ada to dinner since Ada would not want to leave Rachel at this time. Russ opined to Jim and Mary that it was wonderful that Liz had taken Iris and her family into the house and that Liz and Iris enjoyed each other's company. Jim told Mary and Russ that Steve and Alice may postpone their wedding date and move into the house until Steve's divorce from Rachel was finalized and Jamie was found. Jim and Mary expressed fears to Russ that Jamie's disappearance would adversely affect Ada's pregnancy. Jamie was vehemently against returning despite learning from Dennis that Steve and Rachel were upset about his disappearance. Dennis arranged for a taxi to drive Jamie to the shed outside of Steve's house, deliver food to him, and keep quiet about his whereabouts. Ada comforted a disconsolate Rachel, who bleated about Jamie being missing for a week.
APRIL 9, 1974 (EP. #2461)
Helen suggested throwing a family celebration in honor of Robert and Lenore's return from their honeymoon and was touched when Robert and Lenore gifted her an old-fashioned pendant stored in a jewel box. Lenore mused to Helen that Jamie's disappearance had made her grateful that she had Helen to help her take care of Wally. Steve called to inform Robert and Lenore that he had closed the offices for business today because he could not concentrate on anything work-related while Jamie was still missing. Robert and Lenore agreed to invite Alice to dinner to keep her mind occupied per Steve's request. Steve grimly told Robert that luck may be running out the longer that Jamie was away from home. Helen was pleased that Robert felt that the house now belonged to him despite that Lenore had once shared it with Walter, agreed with Robert's contention that Lenore may quit her job since she has a family again, and commented that Wally was excited about having Robert for a father. Robert and Lenore decided to meet for lunch the way they once had prior to getting married. Alice complained to Russ and Lenore that Rachel was making things difficult for Steve and that she accused Alice of causing Jamie to run away from home. Russ opined to Alice and Lenore that Steve and Rachel must put aside their differences and concentrate on Jamie's best interests. Alice graciously declined Robert and Lenore's dinner invitation since she wanted to be available to give Steve moral support. Steve spoke regretfully to Liz about Jamie's negative reaction to him remarrying Alice, Jamie's efforts to avoid him, and berated himself for selfishly ignoring his needs. Liz decided to fix snacks while Steve went to walk through the woods and along the brook in hopes of finding a trace of Jamie. Jamie promised Dennis that he was not complaining about the can of peaches, apple, rolls, and smoked oysters that he had swiped from Louise's kitchen for Jamie to eat. Dennis failed to convince Jamie that he was avoiding his personal issues by hiding from his parents. Dennis covered for Jamie, who hid behind a pile of fertilizer sacks when Steve came to the tool shed.
Robert: "Has Wally said anything about having a new father?"
Helen: "Oh, he's very excited about it. He's always liked you, Robert."
Robert: "I've thought of him as my son since the first time I saw him --"
Helen: "He wanted to stay out of school today to be here when you came, but I wouldn't let him --"
Robert: "It may take us a little time to really get acquainted."
Helen: "Oh, I don't think so. He was so young when Walter died that he's never really known what it's like to have a father."
Robert: "I'm going to take him to a school basketball game some night --"
Helen: "He'd like that...that is what fathers do. His friend Dennis is on the team, you know.."
APRIL 10, 1974 (EP. #2462)
John admitted to Pat that he was reluctant to talk to Steve because he loses his temper each time John pressures Steve to come clean to Judge Roberts. Pat insisted that she and John must discuss the fact that Steve paid Gerald to testify at the divorce hearing since it concerned their entire family. John suggested that Pat make excuses because Mary and Alice want the family to get together without the risk of John and Steve's disagreement hanging over everyone's heads, prompting Pat to remonstrate John for "talking like a lawyer" and nothing else. John warned Pat that he could be disbarred for concealing a crime, that Gerald could blackmail him or Steve with the knowledge that he was bribed at the divorce proceedings, that Steve could lose visitation rights to see Jamie, and that Judge Roberts may decide not to grant Steve's divorce from Rachel. Pat accused John of not caring about anything else except his precious profession, ruining Alice's chance for happiness, and wailed that the rest of the family had been forced to suffer because John had placed his career above a personal life. Steve told Rachel that he had been driving around Bay City for days searching for Jamie in abandoned buildings, construction sites, and basements and was trying to grasp the cause of Jamie's disappearance. Rachel browbeat Steve for coldly abandoning her and Jamie and asserted that the boy needed to be protected so that Steve would not be able to hurt him anymore. Rachel proclaimed that she did not want anything from Steve and ordered him to leave the apartment immediately. Iris reflected to Kurt that she and Eliot's separate lives made sense for the first time and that the old "Iris Cory" was nothing but a memory. Kurt, Iris, and Louise assumed that Dennis had taken the tea sandwiches that Louise had prepared to feed to squirrels that he was attempting to tame. Pat made Kurt's acquaintance and chatted with Linda while waiting for Alice to arrive at the hospital. Alice begged Pat to convince John that he should forget about Steve's treachery in the divorce suit or risk ruining his life and preventing Steve and Alice from getting remarried.
APRIL 11, 1974 (EP. #2463)
Robert told Lenore that he would prefer to deal directly with Iris on her house because Tim was ambitious, tactless, and took being Iris's attorney a bit too seriously. Pat bleated to Lenore that she feels conflicted because Alice knows that Steve's divorce was granted on the basis of bribing Gerald to provide testimony on his behalf, that John could be disbarred should he conceal the facts from Judge Roberts, and wants Steve to face the consequences by throwing himself onto the mercy of the court. Pat groused to Lenore that she and John get into terrible fights over the matter because John refuses to condone illegal acts and does not seem to care about the people who could get hurt due to his stubbornness. Jim advised Tim that he could not complete Iris's portfolio without a breakdown of her foreign investments. Tim boasted to Jim that his workload was worthwhile for a client like Iris. When Tim admitted that he had neglected to review a report on the Washington office, John tersely reminded Tim that the firm's work took precedence over his personal clients. Rachel complained to John about Steve barging into her apartment to talk about Jamie and inquired about Judge Roberts' pending decision on custody of the boy. John promised Rachel that he would locate Steve so that they could discuss scheduling an appointment with Judge Roberts without Jamie being present. Liz suggested to Iris that Louise could purchase things for Dennis so that he would stop helping himself to items in the kitchen pantry. Iris approved of Robert's latest alterations to the blueprints of her house. Robert offered to take Iris and Dennis to the construction site of their new house. Iris was bemused when Dennis insisted that he was taking things from the kitchen to feed to the animals and bade a hasty retreat. John agreed to postpone sending Tim to Washington on business until Janice had returned to Bay City. Steve told John that he imposed on Rachel because he felt that they should change their ways once Jamie comes home. John was undaunted when Steve proclaimed that he would not make allowances for his self-righteous behavior over the divorce.
APRIL 12, 1974 (EP. #2464)
Dennis gave some of his school lunch to Jamie to eat. Jamie agreed with Dennis that they should be more careful in hiding his whereabouts since Iris had become suspicious of Dennis's claim that he was taking food from the kitchen pantry to feed to the animals in the woods. Iris caught Jamie in the tool shed once Dennis had left for school. Alice avoided Kurt's quizzical glance when he inquired into Steve and Alice setting a wedding date. Kurt convinced Alice to accompany him to see Iris so that she could give her opinion on Iris's recovery and ask about Eliot's welfare in London. An exhausted Steve told Alice that he could not sleep while Jamie was missing and was determined to check out a new lead the police had obtained from a report of a vagrant boy sleeping in barns out in the country. Alice was against Steve's plan to convince Rachel that they should set aside their differences for Jamie's sake and fretted that Rachel might go against Judge Robert's decisions concerning custody and visitation rights for the boy. Steve opined to Alice that John's troubles were self-inflicted because he insisted on questioning Gerald in San Francisco, though he agreed with Alice's assertion that John should not be disbarred because Steve had bribed Gerald during the divorce lawsuit. Alice asked Steve to contact her at Iris's house should he receive news about Jamie. Iris relayed feeling lonely at a boarding school in the Swiss Alps until she realized that Mac loved her and was acting in her best interests, which convinced Jamie to believe that Steve and Rachel loved him. A sympathetic Iris persuaded Jamie into sleeping in his old bedroom when he refused to call Rachel. Ada reassured Gil that tending to Rachel was not affecting her pregnancy. Iris dodged answering Ada's questions towards her request to have Rachel come to the house immediately. Kurt sensed correctly that Iris was being secretive because she acted distracted and then jumpy after hearing noises upstairs. Rachel accused Iris of attempting to make a fool of her by requesting that she come to the house while Alice was present. Jamie happily rushed to embrace an emotional Rachel.
APRIL 15, 1974 (EP. #2465)
Iris told Rachel that she summoned her to the house because Iris would want the same thing done for her should Dennis run away. Janice told Steve that she promised to send Emma pictures of his and Alice's wedding since she would not be able to attend it. Steve was relieved when Janice assured him that she had accepted Robert and Lenore's marriage, had moved on with her life, and planned to stay in Bay City. Steve informed Janice that Jamie ran away from home because he blamed himself for his parent's divorce. Janice was stunned when Steve adamantly refused to let her contact John to get updates on Jamie's missing person's case, inform John that she had returned, and ordered Janice not to discuss his personal affairs with John. Steve decided against telling Janice about his conflict with John. Rachel and Jamie ignored Alice, who stated that Steve had been looking for him for days and loves him very much. Rachel expressed gratitude to Iris for reuniting her with Jamie and agreed to take him to the apartment to see Gil and Ada. Alice called to ask Robert to inform Steve that Jamie had been found and that she would be coming home once she and Kurt were finished with visiting Iris. Iris permitted Alice to use her car to drive back to town so that Kurt could be alone with Iris. Kurt was surprised when Iris insisted on disciplining Dennis for hiding Jamie in the tool shed without telling anyone. Iris ribbed Kurt for flirting with her as he prepared to conduct his weekly medical examination on her. Jamie told Gil, Ada, and Rachel that he had overheard Rachel tell Sam that she wished to move away so that Steve could not see Jamie and griped that he would prefer to live in a house instead of moving between various apartments. Gil explained to Jamie that Rachel considered it unfair for him and Ada to take care of Jamie because they were expecting their own child. Steve, Alice, and Janice talked about Iris finding Jamie in the shed. Gil resisted Steve's demands to see Jamie and suggested that he wait for Judge Roberts' to render a decision on custody for the boy, prompting Steve to proclaim that no one would dictate his visitation rights with Jamie.
Ada: "Well, your mother's trying to tell you that...Gil and I are going to have a baby of our own."
Jamie: "Wow! You mean I'll have a cousin?"
Ada: "No, Jamie, you're going to have an uncle..."
Gil: "Or an aunt."
Jamie: (SLEEPILY) "I'll come over and take care of him so you can rest, okay..." (HE SNUGGLES UP TO ADA)
Ada: "Sure..."
APRIL 16, 1974 (EP. #2466)
Sam told John about Jamie's return. John agreed that Sam could contact Judge Roberts to set up an appointment with Jamie and maintain the ruse that Jamie had been sick unless Judge Roberts mentions his absence. Pat became annoyed with John's reluctance towards calling Steve to ensure that he was aware of Jamie's return. John defended himself when Pat accused him of being hostile towards Steve, stirring Steve's fury by insisting that he tell Judge Roberts that he bribed Gerald, and for boxing Steve into a corner. Pat lambasted John for putting his professional obligations above Steve and Alice's nuptials, loyalties towards his friends and family, and stated that she would not want John to break Alice's heart and upset the family over an obstinate notion about his profession. Mary eyed Pat curiously when she declined Mary's suggestion that they have lunch with Alice out in the country. Pat admonished Mary for being concerned about other people's opinions over Steve and Alice spending time together while his divorce had yet to be finalized. Mary was perplexed by Pat's request to leave her alone because she was in a bad mood and did not want to keep company with anyone. Jim and Tim were pleased that Janice had returned to help them manage the firm's workload. Janice reflected to Tim that she realized her attraction to Robert stemmed from him being an older and steady man that reminded Janice of her father. Tim hedged on telling Janice about John and Steve's feud and warned her against getting involved in the situation. Russ warned Liz not to play matchmaker between him and Iris. Russ was jealous that Iris was having dinner with Kurt. Liz advised Russ that he should not let Kurt stop him from seeing more of Iris. Tim commented that he keeps family relationships out of his business life when John assumed that he might not want to discuss the Washington office with Steve because of his divorce from Rachel. Sam informed John that he had scheduled the conference for Judge Roberts and Jamie. Gil asked Ada to take Jamie upstairs when Steve arrived at his house. Steve angrily told Gil not to impede his efforts to see Jamie.
Pat: "You talk about obligations. What about those to your family, and your friends. Are you going to sacrifice everything to the law -- "
John: "I haven't got time to talk about this anymore."
Pat: "You're running away because you know you're wrong."
John: "I am not wrong! Someone has to uphold the law or we won't have any."
Pat: "All right, you uphold the law, if it means so much to you. You may end up with nothing but the law to keep you company."
John: "You don't mean that, Pat."
Pat: "I don't want you to break Alice's heart, and to upset my whole family over some obstinate notion you have about your profession..."
John: "Pat, listen to me -- " (PAT SHAKES HER HEAD AND RUSHES OFF. JOHN STARTS AFTER HER, AND THEN CHANGES HIS MIND, PICKS UP HIS BRIEFCASE AND LEAVES. THE DOOR SLAMS, AND PAT COMES OUT. SHE STANDS HOPELESSLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM, THEN BEGINS TO PICK UP DISHES ON THE SOFA AND STARES INTO SPACE...)
APRIL 17, 1974 (EP. #2467)
Gil browbeat Steve for barging into other people's homes, making the situation with Jamie worse by forcing himself onto the boy, and hurting Rachel and Jamie. Gil accused Steve of confusing Jamie by marrying Rachel and giving him the home and family that he had always wanted and then taking it away by divorcing Rachel. Steve grew indignant when Gil angrily ordered Steve to fight his battles somewhere else instead of his house. Steve fled after asserting that Judge Roberts would decide on his visitation rights with Jamie and not Gil. Mary urged Janice to bring Tim when she invited her to dinner at the Matthews house. Mary tried unsuccessfully to probe Alice after speculating that Steve was the source of the friction between John and Pat. Alice handed Mary a pad of paper and a pencil so that they could start making plans for her wedding to Steve. Steve told John that he had not changed his mind about telling Judge Roberts that he had bribed Gerald. John and Sam interceded when Steve and Rachel argued over his efforts to talk to Jamie. A court clerk informed Rachel that Judge Roberts requested to speak with Jamie alone. Judge Roberts advised Jamie that familial issues are seldom one person's fault, that Steve loved him, and that his job was to arrange things so that all parties would be satisfied. Judge Roberts asked Jamie to bring Steve and Rachel into his chambers. Rachel accidentally blurted out to Judge Roberts that Steve caused Jamie to run away from home by barging into other people's houses and forcing himself onto the boy. Judge Roberts reprimanded Sam for concealing the true reason that his conferences with Jamie were postponed several times. Steve and Rachel disagreed about his visitation rights with Jamie, leading Judge Roberts to state that he would appoint a third-party as a guardian for Jamie unless Steve and Rachel resolve their differences. Tim offered to talk to Jamie on Steve's behalf the next time Jamie comes to Gil and Ada's place. When Steve balked at telling Judge Roberts the truth about Gerald's testimony during the divorce suit, John warned Steve not to expect him to be a party to criminal deception.
APRIL 18, 1974 (EP. #2468)
Steve complimented Tim's work on supervising the Washington offices and approved of John's plan to send Tim there on business in a few weeks. Tim swore to Steve that he was not complaining about John assigning him routine work, acknowledged that Iris was his personal client, and that he handles her estate and the details on the house Steve and Robert were constructing for her. Steve mused that it was difficult for a young lawyer to establish a career and expressed gratitude to Tim for lending him a helping hand. Tim offered to take Jamie to a baseball game so that Steve could "accidentally" run into the boy and spend time with him. Steve grew thoughtful after obtaining Tim's assessment of John as fair, loyal, and easy to work for at the firm. Tim complied when Steve asserted that he did not want Janice to get hurt and to be kept occupied so that she does not dwell on troubling matters. Tim suggested that he, Janice, Steve, and Alice celebrate his divorce from Rachel being finalized soon. Lenore was touched as Wally gushed about Robert showing him the blueprints to Iris's new house and taking him to see its construction. Robert chided Lenore for anticipating the worst after she expressed amazement that Wally had accepted Robert in his life so quickly. Liz invited Robert, Lenore, and Wally to a small, informal party in their honor at the house. Robert joked to Lenore that they would not be able to get any work done by getting affectionate at home. Pat bleated to Russ that Steve could be sent to jail for bribing Gerald to testify against Rachel at the divorce hearing and Judge Roberts may deny Steve's divorce decree should he discover the truth from John. Liz's untimely arrival at the hospital prevented Russ from fully stating his opinion to Pat that John must do the right thing by being honest with Judge Roberts. Liz told Russ that she was not inviting Kurt to Robert and Lenore's party so that Russ could have Iris to himself for once. Lenore opined to Steve that Janice should wait before she embarks on a new romance with Tim. Steve warned John that he would lose Frame Enterprises as a client should he reveal Steve's unlawful action to Judge Roberts.
Steve: "Okay, I'll tell you what you'll lose. You'll lose Frame Enterprises as a client."
John: "Is that a threat?"
Steve: "That's not a threat. I'm telling you what will happen." (THEY STARE AT EACH OTHER FOR A LONG MOMENT)
John: "You really think that's going to change my mind?"
Steve: "You just consider it carefully, not only for yourself but for your wife and children, before you do anything rash. There are an awful lot of lawyers in Bay City."
John: "I know, and there are fewer honest men than I ever realized." (HE TURNS AND WALKS QUICKLY FROM THE ROOM, WITH STEVE STARING AFTER HIM)
APRIL 19, 1974 (EP. #2469)
Linda told Pat that Alice was assigned to an emergency case at the hospital. Pat was immediately contrite when Kurt noted that she seemed more interested in reading a magazine than allowing him to raise her spirits. Pat lamented to Alice that she and John cannot discuss his conflict with Steve in a civilized manner. Alice dismissed Pat's fears that John could be disbarred should he conceal Steve's unethical actions in the divorce proceedings, that Gerald could blackmail Steve or John, and emphasized that Rachel and Ada suspect that Gerald provided false testimony on Steve's behalf. Pat got defensive when Alice chastised her for discussing Steve and John's feud with Russ, predicted that Mary would become suspicious and make inquiries into the situation, and pleaded with Pat to stop John from talking to Judge Roberts. Pat accused Alice of expecting her to turn against John because Steve broke the law so that he would not risk losing the divorce suit. Alice defiantly told Pat that she would not listen to recriminations against Steve and abruptly ended the conversation. Kurt was puzzled when Pat fretted that Alice had turned against her, that John refuses to listen to anything that she states, and quickly fled the hospital waiting room. Mary told Lenore that she was remiss for being difficult over Steve and Alice's plans to get remarried and apologized to Lenore for criticizing her for allowing Steve and Alice to meet at her house before Steve had divorced Rachel. Lenore chose to maintain Pat's confidence by not disclosing her problems with John to Mary. Rachel expressed regret to Sam that Gil and Ada were taking care of Jamie because she wished to avoid being bombarded with questions about Steve. Sam admonished Rachel for pressuring him into making unwise legal proceedings, but Rachel insisted that she could impede Alice from marrying Steve by proving that Gerald had been bribed to lie in court. Alice talked Steve into resolving his conflict with John since the situation was stopping them from setting a wedding date. John told Judge Roberts that he had decided that his obligations to the law were more important than personal considerations.
APRIL 22, 1974 (EP. #2470)
John told Judge Roberts that Gerald was paid to testify against Rachel during the divorce hearing. Steve and Alice decided to have their wedding ceremony at the house that he had built for her, the reception outdoors, and to include Tim as a guest so that he could be an escort for Janice. Alice told Steve that she chose Lenore to be matron of honor since she took a risk by letting them meet at Lenore's house while Steve's divorce was pending. Alice urged Steve to ask John to be his best man as a gesture of friendship and that he should not blame John for the animosity between them. John told Judge Roberts that he went to San Francisco to confront Gerald after Ada and Rachel aired suspicions about his testimony, that Gerald admitted to being bribed by Steve, but swore that he did not learn the truth until weeks after the divorce hearing had concluded. Judge Roberts acknowledged that it had been difficult for John to make his admission, but warned John not to expect him to deal lightly with Steve after he deliberately refused to be truthful. Judge Roberts opined to John that Steve's concerns that his case against Rachel was weak did not justify Steve's deception. Mary surmised that Russ and Lenore know the source of Pat's discomfiture despite that they were tight-lipped on the subject with her. Liz sung Iris's praises to an amused Russ. Liz told Jim, Russ, and Mary that she had planned to stay in Bay City until Steve and Alice had reconciled, but lamented that there was no reason to return to Arizona while Missy and Ricky were in California for a vacation. Jim and Mary invited Liz to live with them in the Matthews' house. Liz reassured Russ that Eliot and Iris were getting a divorce, that she and Kurt were friends, and that Iris was interested in Russ. Sam cautioned Rachel against letting her anger towards Steve affect Jamie to improve her chances of getting custody of Jamie. Judge Roberts told John that he likely would have granted Steve's divorce without Gerald's testimony because it seemed to be a bad marriage and a destructive influence on Jamie. John tried unsuccessfully to contact Steve, who had left with Alice to celebrate their upcoming wedding.
APRIL 23, 1974 (EP. #2471)
John told Pat that he informed Judge Roberts that Steve paid Gerald to testify at the divorce hearing. Pat remonstrated John for carelessly ruining Alice's life, betraying his friendship with Steve, and expressed doubts that John would have been disbarred had he kept the information to himself. John defended himself against Pat's accusation that he was willing to sacrifice anyone for the sake of his misguided notions of right and wrong. Kurt and Russ agreed that they should keep Iris from hiding from people once she and Dennis moved into their new house in the country. Russ insisted to Pat that John did not have a choice in confessing the truth to Judge Roberts and that she should not blame John for Steve's deceit. Pat accepted Kurt's offer to raise her spirits by having lunch together. Steve told Robert and Lenore that he and Alice would be spending their honeymoon in St. Croix. Lenore was pleased that Steve planned to ask John to be his best man in an effort to straighten out the difficulties between them. Robert and Lenore were floored when Gil and Zack arrived to serve Steve with an arrest warrant that was signed by Judge Roberts for suborning a witness. Robert called to ask Tim to find John immediately as Zack was reciting the Miranda rights to Steve. Lenore fretted to Robert that Pat's fears that John would report Steve to Judge Roberts had come true. Gil instructed Zack to book Steve after he had waived his right to speak to an attorney. Tim resented Gil's suspicions towards his motives for arranging Steve's bail quickly, but begrudgingly agreed that Steve's arrest should be kept from the press as much as possible so that Jamie would not read about it in the newspapers. Gil arranged for Tim to speak to Steve. Mary enthused over the handmade posters that Michael and Marianne had done at school. Mary told Jim that she was troubled by Pat's temperamental behavior. Pat proclaimed to Mary that she could not grasp dealing with a person who treated her like a child instead of confiding her troubles to Jim and Mary. Steve assumed that John was the lawyer waiting for speak with him and resolved to tell John that his services were no longer needed.
APRIL 24, 1974 (EP. #2472)
Steve was surprised to find Tim waiting to see him instead of John at the police precinct. Steve expressed gratitude to Tim for posting his bail, instructed him not to bother contacting John, and requested that Tim defend him in the bribery case. Gil advised Steve not to leave town. Jim admonished Pat for telling him and Mary not to stay for dinner because she did not want to talk to anyone. Lenore informed Pat that Gil and Zack arrested Steve, that Tim had posted bail for him, and that Tim was aware that John had been in court all day. Pat advised Lenore that John was responsible for Steve's arrest and that he most likely would not want to call Steve. After Pat gave a detailed account of the conflict between Steve and John and her efforts to stop John from reporting Steve to Judge Roberts, Jim and Mary asserted that Steve should not have broken the law and that Pat should not expect John to risk his career because of Steve's dishonesty. Mary bluntly told Pat that Steve was solely to blame for her mistrust towards him and expressed optimism that Alice would come to her senses. Robert and Lenore apologized to Helen for being preoccupied. Steve dismissed Robert's qualms towards his confidence that Tim would do a fine job at representing him in the bribery case. Robert failed to convince Steve that John had tried to protect him by confronting Gerald in San Francisco because he was an unscrupulous man who could have blackmailed Steve. Robert and Lenore warned Steve that Judge Roberts may not grant his divorce decree and that Steve should talk to Alice, who may be facing a scandal and an uncertain future. Steve told Alice that he could face fines and imprisonment. Alice reassured Steve that they would share their lives together despite the outcome of his court case. Pat ridiculed John for causing Steve to be arrested, booked, and fingerprinted like a common criminal while protecting his own professional honor. John's pleas for understanding fell on deaf ears when Pat lambasted John for putting his career above the family and fled to the bedroom. Alice cried as Steve advised John that his services were unncessary and cut him out of his life.
APRIL 25, 1974 (EP. #2473)
Tim advised Steve that they should base a defense on his reasons for bribing Gerald and to plead guilty. Steve vowed to fight it should Judge Roberts sentence him to a jail sentence, but Tim warned that the state could summon Gerald to testify against him. Tim suggested to Steve that he throw himself on the mercy of the court to avoid a trial and the potential publicity that Jamie could read in the newspapers or hear about from other boys. Steve instructed Pam to advise John that Tim was handling his case and not to call the offices again. Iris told Kurt that she gets up in the morning to have breakfast with Dennis before he goes to school and had planned to meet Louise to see the progress of her new house's construction. Kurt assured Iris that he would not be bored with keeping her company. Mary opined to Liz that Steve deserved to be punished for breaking the law, that it was John's duty to report him to Judge Roberts, and that the best outcome for Alice might be that Steve's divorce was denied. Liz protested when Mary openly questioned the lengths Steve would go to should he become tired of Alice and wish to get rid of her like he did with Rachel. Gil encouraged Ada to concentrate on delivering a strong, healthy baby. Rachel told Gil and Ada that she would like to find a house that was close to Jamie's school. Gil informed Rachel that Judge Roberts' decision on Jamie's custody may be postponed because Steve was arrested and charged with bribing Gerald at the divorce hearing. Rachel mused to Gil and Ada that her suspicions were correct despite that no one else believed her. Ada and Rachel were stunned when Gil stated that Tim was representing Steve in the case and that he would not have anything to do with John. John appreciated Sam's belief that he was right to report Steve to Judge Roberts. Sam tried to interpose when John lectured Tim for accepting Steve as a client without his approval. When Tim refused to drop Steve's case, John browbeat Tim for undermining him from the beginning and fired Tim from the law firm. John told Sam that everyone was turning against him and questioned his decision to report Steve to Judge Roberts.
APRIL 26, 1974 (EP. #2474)
Tim told Alice that he had hoped to convince Steve to plead guilty in exchange for leniency from Judge Roberts. Janice and Alice were upset when Tim theorized that Steve could be indicted on suborning a witness, conspiracy to commit perjury, and obstruction of justice should he refuse to plead guilty, but surmised that a jail sentence was unlikely. Tim told Alice that she could not be present during Steve's meeting with Judge Roberts in his chambers. Alice expressed appreciation to Tim for acting as Steve's attorney. Tim told Janice that John fired him for accepting Steve as a client without consulting him and refusing to drop the case. Tim assured Janice that Iris was a lucrative client for him, that he would start his own practice, offered Janice a job as his assistant, and was optimistic that he would retain Steve as client. Janice searched for an office for Tim. John stormed out of the house when Pat rejected his touches, berated him for reporting Steve to Judge Roberts, and rushed to the kitchen. Pat was surprised when Janice abruptly hung up the phone on her. Janice informed John that she was quitting her job because he caused Steve's arrest and fired Tim. Robert acknowledged that John was torn between loyalty to Steve and professional ethics, but failed to convince John to take the initiative to reconcile with Steve. John told Robert not to bother talking to Steve because he resented being treated as though he had done something wrong. Pat defended herself against Alice, who blamed John for Steve's arrest and proclaimed that she would not forgive John should Judge Roberts deny Steve's divorce. Russ warned Pat not to let sympathy for Steve and Alice blind her from the fact that John had to weigh friendships with his principles. Judge Roberts was not swayed by hearing Steve's reasons for bribing Gerald. Tim and Steve were floored to learn from Judge Roberts that John had made an eloquent plea for leniency on Steve's behalf. Judge Roberts informed Tim and Steve that the divorce was granted for Jamie's sake, would contact Sam about custody of Jamie, and scheduled Steve's court hearing to take place in two weeks.
Notes: Steve and Rachel's divorce was finalized as of this episode.
APRIL 29, 1974 (EP. #2475)
Jim, Mary, and Liz read that Steve plead guilty to an indictment on bribery, suborning a witness, and obstruction of justice in the newspaper, which Mary deduced centered on Steve's divorce suit against Rachel. Jim told Mary and Liz that he understands the tension at the office now because John fired Tim and Janice quit her job without notice. Jim objected when Mary wished to call Alice to suggest that she postpone the wedding. Sam and Ada did not share Rachel's glee over Steve's legal troubles. Rachel was dismayed that Judge Roberts granted Steve's divorce, but was relieved that she was awarded full custody of Jamie. Sam, Ada, and Rachel fretted over Jamie reading about Steve in the newspapers or hearing about him from his classmates. Sam told Rachel that Judge Roberts delivers tough sentences and dispelled Rachel's assumption that John would help Steve beat the charges. Tim steered Steve away from feeling remiss for not allowing John to handle the divorce suit without his interference by emphasizing that John caused his indictment by obtaining information from Gerald. Steve told Tim to remove the Frame Enterprises files from John's offices and into the space that Janice had leased for him. Tim agreed to notify John for Steve, who stressed that he could not retain a lawyer who violated his trust. Tim quelled Steve's fears that Mary may influence Alice to delay their marriage and Pat would resent Steve for taking his legal business away from John. Steve tried to emulate Tim's optimism that Judge Roberts would be lenient on him. Liz was floored when Pat angrily flung the newspaper at John, who was devastated to learn of Steve's arrest and indictment. John accused Tim of gloating that Steve was taking his business away from him and that Tim acting quickly in establishing his own practice. Pat remonstrated John for ruining Steve's career, making it impossible for him to marry Alice, and losing his most important account. Alice refused to accept Steve's offer to release her from a promise to marry him. Alice warned Mary that she would not listen to criticisms of Steve and that her happiness was with him despite Mary's objections.
Notes: The front page of the evening newspaper featured the following banner headline: "Bay City Tycoon Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge" along with a picture of Steve and Tim leaving the court house. Another World Closing Announcement for air dates April 29 - May 2, 1974, "Join us each week day at this time for the continuing story of Another World and watch Another World celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sixty-minute special on Friday, May Third. Stay tuned now for 'How to Survive a Marriage.'"
APRIL 30, 1974 (EP. #2476)
A dejected John confirmed for Jim and Joan that the moving men's order to take the Frame Enterprises files from his offices was legitimate. John and Jim questioned whether or not Steve would come to regret replacing John with Tim as his legal counsel. John instructed Jim and Sam not to beg Steve for favors on his behalf or to ask him to reconsider his decision to have Tim handle his legal affairs. Sam informed John that Judge Roberts granted Steve's divorce, awarded Rachel custody of Jamie, and ruled that it would be at Rachel's discretion whether or not Steve could see the boy now. John urged Sam to persuade Rachel to allow Steve to visit Jamie. Sam failed to convince John that Steve would not want to jeopardize his business by accepting the services of an inexperienced lawyer and that John and Steve could meet to reconcile their differences, though Sam conceded that Steve could be quick-tempered and impulsive. John dismissed Sam's opinion that John would be more effective in defending Steve at the hearing because Tim had yet to earn Judge Roberts' respect. Steve told Robert and Lenore that he and Alice had decided to get married before his court hearing took place. Robert and Lenore disagreed with Steve's decision not to work out a contingency plan with John should Steve be out of the office and explained that Tim was handling Frame Enterprises. Lenore expressed fears to Robert that John's law firm may not survive without having Steve as a client. Ada and Rachel surmised that Steve acted out of spite by taking Frame Enterprises' legal affairs away from John and appointing Tim as his replacement. Tim accused Rachel of being vindictive when she gloated that she was awarded full custody of Jamie and wished to be present at Steve's hearing to watch Alice suffer. Tim cautioned Steve against fighting Judge Roberts' custody ruling since he was the presiding judge for Steve's upcoming court hearing. Steve taunted John over losing Frame Enterprises as a client and blamed his dedication and honesty for costing him custody of Jamie. John was aghast when Steve told him not to expect to regain his friendship or business.
Notes: Appearance by John's secretary, Joan Barnard.
MAY 1, 1974 (EP. #2477)
Gil told Tim that he was disturbed that Steve had handed the legal matters of a complicated business over to an inexperience lawyer and disputed Tim's claim that Steve had punished John for double-crossing him. Gil and Tim argued about a lawyer's obligations to the law and their clients after Tim opined that John had taken it upon himself to find Gerald in San Francisco to interrogate him. Ada tried to mediate as Gil accused Tim of stealing Steve's business from John, being an opportunist, and deemed it a peculiar situation. Tim bade a hasty retreat after grousing that Gil defended strangers like John over his own son. Gil told Ada that he disapproved of Tim's competitive streak and tendency to take advantage of people to further his own goals. Ada warned Gil that Tim could turn against him should he try to change his nature, but reasoned that Gil could be a positive influence on Tim. Robert informed Iris and Louise that their new house was ready for occupants aside from completing the interior furnishings in it. Iris promised to thank Steve for making the construction of her house a priority so that Steve and Alice could resume living in the house that he had built for Alice. Russ was slightly perturbed when Iris mentioned that she may be attending Steve and Alice's wedding with Kurt. Mary did not share Liz's elation over Steve and Alice going ahead with the wedding in spite of his impending court case. Liz told Mary that Pat's poor attitude stemmed from resentment towards John for reporting Steve to Judge Roberts. Mary vowed to Liz that she would not allow Alice to rush into marriage to Steve without knowing of the risks. Steve told Pat that John had betrayed their friendship and the established trust between a lawyer and his client by reporting Steve to Judge Roberts. Pat reminded Steve that John had always tried to protect his interests and emphasized that John had given up his other major clients so that he could take over Frame Enterprises' legal affairs when Walter had died. Steve admitted to Pat that he was foolish to break the law, but insisted that John had caused Judge Roberts to give Rachel custody of Jamie and deny him visitation rights.
MAY 2, 1974 (EP. #2478)
Kurt decided to talk to Iris about it when Alice mentioned that she had assumed that Russ was bringing Iris to her and Steve's wedding. Mary implored Alice to postpone her wedding until after Steve's hearing, prompting Alice to proclaim that she insisted on getting married right away and felt certain that she and Steve would be spending the rest of their lives together. Alice accused Mary of disliking Steve and yearning for an obstacle that would keep her from marrying him. Mary emphasized to Alice that Steve had punished John for telling the truth to Judge Roberts by vindictively taking his legal affairs from John's firm, and decried the ways in which Steve obtained a divorce from Rachel. Alice expressed regret that Mary came to the hospital to see her in response to Mary's assertion that Steve had proven her wrong each time she gave him the benefit of the doubt. Russ advised Mary that the family should form a united front to support Steve and Alice's nuptials. Kurt grew reflective when Russ stepped aside so that he could bring Iris to Steve and Alice's wedding. Pat was immediately apologetic over lecturing John for wallowing in self-pity instead of heeding her advice to actively search for new clients and recruit Sam as his law partner. When Pat finally conceded that she should have accepted John's decision to report Steve to Judge Roberts, John promised that he would be more considerate to Pat, be cordial to Steve at the wedding, and refrain from embarrassing her in front of the family. Pat was pleased when John agreed to be open-minded over Steve's resentment towards losing visitation rights with Jamie. Steve told Tim and Janice that he would bring Vic Hastings from Washington to Bay City to manage Frame Enterprises should Judge Roberts sentence him to a jail term. Tim and Janice objected when Steve expressed sympathy and understanding towards John to avoid creating friction within the family. Steve reassured Tim that he would not return his business affairs to John and had agreed to be friendly with him per Alice's request. Liz, Steve, and Alice finalized wedding plans at the house. Steve vowed to keep Alice happy for the rest of their lives together.
MAY 3, 1974 (EP. #2479)
Janice congratulated Lenore on her marriage to Robert. Lenore helped Alice prepare for her wedding. Robert told Steve that he hoped that Tim's prediction that Judge Roberts would be lenient on him at the hearing would prove to be correct. Steve and Robert discussed the poor state of John's law practice. John and Pat fought over his refusal to attend Steve and Alice's wedding and drowning his sorrows by getting drunk. Pat ridiculed John for deserving Steve's punishment because he had acted like a self-righteous, pompous fool against him, provoking John to slap her across the face and leave the living room with a drink in his hand as Pat began to sob. Mary consoled Pat. Rachel told Ada that she may take Jamie out of town to stop him from learning about Steve's legal issues. Ada tried in vain to convince Rachel that she must face the fact that Steve was marrying Alice and to plan a new life for herself. Mary told Russ, Kurt, Liz, and Iris that John had a last-minute business appointment that would keep him from attending the wedding and reception. Sam scolded John for resorting to alcohol as a coping device to deal with losing Steve's business, his law practice being in shambles, and not having Pat's support. Reverend Potter officiated Steve and Alice's wedding ceremony. Sam tried to intercede when Rachel came to fuel John's anger and resentment towards Steve and to encourage John to expose his petty, vindictive, and dishonest nature. Pat was shocked when Rachel answered the phone at the Randolph house and lambasted her for not supporting John. Kurt urged Iris to enjoy the wedding. Janice blamed the champagne when Tim proposed marriage. Lenore and Janice realized that they were on opposing sides in Steve and John's feud. At the reception, a drunk John denounced Steve for using his fortune to gain friendships, to influence and bribe affluent people, and to provide for Alice. John came out of his drunken stupor after Alice shunned him from the family and Jim and Tim escorted him away from the terrace. A mortified Pat cried over John making a fool of himself. Iris possessively grabbed Kurt's arm to stop him from trying to comfort Pat.
Robert: (toasting) "To Steve and Alice, and to many, many years of happiness."
John: (OFF CAMERA) "To the bridegroom!" (EVERYONE TURNS AS JOHN STUMBLES DRUNKENLY ONTO THE TERRACE)
Pat: (GOING TOWARDS HIM) "John!"
John: "May the bridegroom be happy, no matter who he makes miserable! I'm drunk. That's right. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here to tell you in front of all your friends that you're a lying hypocrite--"
Pat: "John, please!"
John: "Take a good look at your new brother-in-law. The money man! Who buys friendships and lawyers, and witnesses--"
Steve: "You've said enough!"
John: "I'm just getting started."
Lenore: (TO ALICE) "Come on, we'll go inside."
Alice: "No, I'm going to stay with Steven." (SHE PULLS AWAY AND GOES TO STEVE, WHO PUT HIS ARM AROUND HER)
John: "And here's the beautiful bride. On the wedding day her money man bought for her by bribing--" (JIM GOES TO JOHN) "Oh, Jim...hello!"
Jim: "John, don't do this."
John: "Jim, I'm trying to save you decent people from getting mixed up with--"
Steve: "Come on, darling. Let's go in the house."
John: "That's the way...run away from the truth...you can buy your way out of some things, but you can't buy self-respect...(TO ALICE) "I only hope you don't regret this day as much as I do!"
Alice: "The only thing I regret is that you're part of my family--"
John: "Alice...don't say that...I didn't mean.." (HE STOPS, AND LOOKS DOWN UNABLE TO CONTINUE. TIM PUSHES HIS WAY THROUGH THE OTHERS TO HIM, AND TAKES HIM BY HIS SHOULDERS)
Tim: "Okay, John, you've had your say...now let's get out of here." (JOHN ALLOWS HIMSELF TO BE LED OUT. PAT STARES AFTER HIM, CRYING SOFTLY. KURT LEAVES IRIS'S SIDE AND GOES TO HER).
Notes: Special hour-long broadcast for show's anniversary (May 4th fell on a Saturday). Special Introduction by Announcer Bill Wolff, "'How to Survive a Marriage' will not be presented today so that we may bring you a special hour-long episode of Another World." [CUE OPENING THEME] "And now, the special 10th Anniversary, one-hour broadcast of Another World." The first half-hour consisted of the Prologue, and Acts I-III. The announcement for the second-portion of this episode included the following announcement, "Following station identification, stay tuned for the second portion of the special one-hour broadcast of Another World." The second half consisted of Acts IV-VI. This special episode was taped on Friday, April 26, 1974. According to the script, Reverend Booth originally had the surname, Andrews.
[EPISODE CLOSE] Susan Sullivan: "Gentlemen, do you think we could have a little music?" [RAG-TIME MUSIC PLAYS; FOLLOWED BY BILL WOLFF'S REGULAR CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT].
MAY 6, 1974 (EP. #2480)
Alice reassured Steve that she was content with postponing their honeymoon so that she could get settled into the house again and to avoid having to return prematurely for Steve's hearing with Judge Roberts. Steve assuaged Alice's fears by echoing Tim's confidence that Judge Roberts would give him a heavy fine and a suspended sentence, which would not prevent them from going to St. Croix. Tim told Gil and Ada about John's drunken episode at Steve and Alice's wedding. Gil got into a shouting match with Tim over his underhanded tactics in maligning John and securing Frame Enterprises as a client despite Ada's efforts to mediate between the men. Ada was devastated when a furious Tim abruptly decided to move out of the McGowan house. When Mary berated herself for persuading Pat into attending the wedding, Jim and Liz stressed that Pat could not have anticipated that John would arrive at the occasion drunk and disorderly. Mary argued that Steve had an arrogant contempt for anything that stood in the way of achieving his objectives to refute Liz's criticism that Mary was incapable of giving Steve the benefit of the doubt. Jim advised Liz that Mary could not conceal her feelings and lamented that John had chosen the wedding to bluntly express his opinions of Steve. Steve was touched when Liz gushed about him rejoining the Matthews family by marrying Alice. Alice tried unsuccessfully to get Mary to talk to Steve on the phone. Steve theorized to Alice that John might be capable of badmouthing him to strangers due to his abominable behavior at the wedding. Alice told Steve that Kurt had been the subject of gossip by some of the nurses at the hospital. Pat fretted to Kurt over John's drinking, being lonely because the twins spent most of their time at school or with friends, and being estranged from Alice. Kurt suggested that Pat work in the children's ward at the hospital since Alice may quit her job now that she was married. A drunk and bitter John rudely interrupted Kurt's conversation with Pat, who chastised John for humiliating her at the wedding. Pat browbeat John for betraying Steve, destroying himself, and making her feel ashamed of him.
MAY 7, 1974 (EP. #2481)
Lenore told Robert that she was trying to locate a folder of estimates from Washington that Jim had sent to Steve's office while he was working on Frame Enterprises to give to Tim. Robert and Lenore explained to Janice that they did not have time to talk to her and Tim at the wedding because they left early so that Steve and Alice could be alone. Janice opined to Lenore that she was not being tactful by sticking up for John while she and Robert still worked for Steve. Lenore disputed Janice's contention that she may have to choose between John and Steve since Lenore was close friends with their wives. Robert advised Janice to drop the subject instead of arguing with Lenore about John and Steve's dispute. Janice bade a hasty retreat when Robert ruefully commented that Tim was different than John in response to Janice's observation that Tim does not come to Steve's offices often. Lenore acknowledged Janice's loyalty to Steve, but conceded to Robert that she resented the fact that Steve appointed Tim to handle his legal affairs. Robert advised Lenore that inviting John and Pat to dinner may benefit both of them. Louise and Iris raved about their new house. Iris shared a laugh with Kurt, who teased Iris for acting jealous and suspicious towards his gallant act of driving Pat home from the wedding. Kurt talked Iris into having lunch with him once he took care of some business at the hospital. Iris remarked on Kurt's resilience in achieving goals that he sets out for himself. Russ went over patient charts and test results with Linda. Pat thanked Kurt for taking her home and dismissed his concerns that John misunderstood the situation. Iris invited Russ to lunch after Kurt became occupied with reviewing the newspaper's employment section with Pat. Russ was placated once Iris maintained that she and Kurt were just friends. Pat scolded Michael and Marianne for fighting, declined Lenore's dinner invitation, and told Kurt that she appreciated him for being a sympathetic listener. When Mary protested Pat's plans to find a job, Pat proclaimed that she was sick of arranging her life around John's needs and must think about the things that were important to her.
MAY 8, 1974 (EP. #2482)
Tim contacted District Attorney Tom Albini to negotiate a plea bargain for Steve. Tim told Janice that he was trying to get the charges against Steve reduced with lighter sentences so that it cuts the time and expenses of trials and eliminates cases on the court docket. Steve was amenable to meeting with Tom once Tim explained that he was working to reduce the indictment to one charge, obtain a guarantee of leniency, and save Tom the trouble of having to prove the conspiracy to commit perjury and obstruction of justice charges. Tim boasted to Steve that he and Alice would be in St. Croix by the end of next week. Steve invited Tim and Janice to have dinner with him and Alice at the house. Janice went to interview applicants for Tim's receptionist. Steve offered to temporarily pay for Tim's bills to keep him from going into debt while he established his law practice under the condition that he persuades Ada to let him see Jamie. Steve approved of Tim's suggestion that a third-party would be present during his visits with Jamie so that Steve would not have to deal with Rachel. Tim grew thoughtful when Steve conceded that he would not have been able to get through the past few weeks without his support. Pat decided to contact Sam in hopes of uncovering John's whereabouts upon learning from Jim that he was not at the office and had two scheduled appointments waiting for him. Liz was shocked when Pat adamantly refused to go shopping with her. Pat heeded Liz's advice to visit Alice at the hospital. Jim and Sam fretted that John had lost two potential new clients. John angrily proclaimed that he would not accept Sam's pity or charity. John griped to Sam that Pat lost faith in him, hides herself in the bedroom, and cannot be relied on for support anymore. Alice promised to let Kurt know once her honeymoon plans were definite so that Kurt could finalize her work schedule. When Alice defiantly defended Steve, Pat accused Alice of ignoring the consequences of Steve's actions on other people as long as her needs are fulfilled. Tim and Steve were relieved when Tom agreed to discuss reducing the number of charges in the indictment with Judge Roberts.
Notes: Appearance by Pierrino Mascarino as D.A. Tom Albini.
MAY 9, 1974 (EP. #2483)
Sam told Gil and Ada that John could barely afford to keep his office open without Steve's business and fretted that John's behavior would not inspire confidence in potential clients. Ada told Tim that Rachel took Jamie out of town while Steve was on trial and rebuffed Tim's request that she influence Rachel into granting Steve visitation rights with Jamie. Sam reminded Tim that Judge Roberts gave sole custody of Jamie to Rachel and rebuked Tim's efforts to pressure him and Ada into changing Rachel's mind about Steve seeing Jamie. Ada told Sam that Gil would be unable to reason with Tim because he moved out of the McGowan household after getting into a fight with Gil. Gil echoed Sam's suspicions that Tim played a key role in causing John's downfall and reflected that Tim manipulated people to his own advantage. Ada tried to quell Sam and Gil's concerns over John's drinking by stating her belief that Pat would help John endure this rough period in his life. Lenore tried to convince Steve to forgive John for his drunken episode at the wedding reception. Steve told Lenore that John had ruined the opportunity to secure new clients that Steve had referred to John's law offices by not coming to the appointments. Steve asked Lenore to bring Vic to Bay City to supervise Tim since he was not yet familiar with Frame Enterprises, which would allow Steve and Alice to enjoy an extended honeymoon. Tim opined to Steve that it was wise for Rachel to take Jamie out of town during the trial. While Steve reluctantly agreed not to make trouble with Judge Roberts over visitation rights with Jamie, Steve ordered Tim to settle the issue while he was in St. Croix. Helen told Robert, Lenore, and Wally that she was spending time on a ranch with her friend, Agnes Wallin. Robert tersely reminded Tim that he had a personal life outside of the office when Tim arrived unannounced to get Robert's signature on documents for the Annex dome. When Steve refused to return his legal affairs to John, Mary expressed regret that she had failed to convince Steve to consider the personal aspects of the situation. Tim feigned ignorance about overhearing Steve and Mary's confrontation.
Mary: "It's not only John whose financial security is threatened."
Steve: "I'll make sure that nothing happens to Jim, Mary."
Mary: "We don't want your charity, Steven."
Steve: "I didn't mean it that way -"
Mary: "All I want is fairness...To John, so he can hold his head up again." (STEVEN DOESN'T ANSWER) "Someday, Steven, you'll find that you can't buy what you want at the expense of everything else."
MAY 10, 1974 (EP. #2484)
Harriet told Alice that Kurt liked to flirt with the nurses. Russ got Alice to admit that Pat was upset because she and Alice argued about Steve and John. Russ hypothesized to Alice that Steve would likely pay a fine and get a light sentence while John may suffer for years because of Steve's actions. Alice reiterated to Russ that Steve could not retain John's legal services because he had breached Steve's trust. Alice expressed fears to an incredulous Russ that Kurt may take advantage of Pat's vulnerable state and not respect the fact that she was a married woman. Steve told Alice that he might be late getting home because Judge Roberts had rescheduled the hearing for this afternoon. Alice requested to accompany Steve and Tim to the hearing. Sam reasoned to Pat that John had confided in him about their marital troubles because she was unsympathetic towards him. Pat told Sam that John ignored her warnings over the consequences should he report Steve to Judge Roberts, ruined his law practice, and may become incapable of supporting his family. Pat told Sam that she was unwilling to beg Steve and Alice for forgiveness after John had humiliated her at Steve and Alice's wedding reception. Sam tried to convince Pat that she should support John, prompting Pat to blurt out that she doubted John's devotion to their marriage because of his affair with Bernice. Pat informed Sam that she must become self-sufficient since John cannot meet his responsibilities to her and the children. Iris told Louise that Dennis may not visit Eliot during the summer. Iris reflected to Louise that her priorities and interests had changed. Kurt was flattered when Iris admitted that she was jealous of his attentions to Pat and vowed that she would not be possessive towards a man again. Iris accepted Russ's dinner invitation. Judge Roberts lectured Steve for using his affluence and wealth to skirt the law, sentenced him to six months in jail at Berryville, and ordered that Tim convey Steve to custody tomorrow. Alice sobbed as Judge Roberts stated that upholding the law was more important than personal concerns and that he had given Steve the minimum sentence.
MAY 13, 1974 (EP. #2485)
Steve and Alice consoled each other over the outcome of the hearing. Robert talked Lenore into taking a drive into the country, having dinner, and reading Helen's letter to Wally. Pat fretted to Robert and Lenore that Sam's efforts to help John may be in vain because John had been neglecting his work and failed to attend scheduled appointments. When Robert and Lenore encouraged Pat to work things out with John, Pat complained that she and John could only be civil towards each other around Michael and Marianne and that she dreads facing John. Pat told Robert and Lenore that Kurt had been comforting ever since John arrived at Steve and Alice's wedding reception drunk and that she had considered working at the children's ward at the hospital. Robert and Lenore predicted to Pat that Alice may quit her job now that she was married to Steve. Tim confided to Janice that he felt helpless because Judge Roberts made an example of Steve by sentencing him to six months at the Berryville jail and must surrender to the bailiffs at the courthouse. Tim informed Janice that he would contact Vic to come to Bay City and consult Robert and Lenore so that they could keep Frame Enterprises running during Steve's absence. Janice convinced Tim to have dinner at the apartment with her. Pat was annoyed with John for neglecting to take Janice's call because he had fallen asleep on the terrace. Janice abruptly hung up the phone after telling Pat that John should be proud of himself for sending Steve to prison. Pat lambasted John for showing remorse for his actions after other people faced the consequences and refused to believe John's claim that he had never intended to hurt her. John was dismayed when Pat rejected his touches and threatened to leave the house should he follow her into their bedroom. Pat accused John of ruining everything for them along with Steve and Alice. Alice promised Steve that she wished to stay in their house, that she would visit Steve as often as possible, and write to him every day. Steve rejected John's offer to run Frame Enterprises for him and ignored John's warnings that Tim was an inexperienced young man.
MAY 14, 1974 (EP. #2486)
Alice told Steve that she did not want to lose the time she had with him before Tim delivered Steve to the bailiffs at the courthouse. Pat informed Russ and Kurt that Steve was sentenced to six months at the Berryville prison. Russ insisted that John had an obligation to be truthful with Judge Roberts despite Pat's assertions that he ruined Steve and Alice's lives along with his marriage. Russ was troubled when Pat accepted Kurt's offer to drive her home. John snapped at Sam for lecturing him about not being at the office. Sam talked John into keeping an appointment and lunch date with a potential new client named Philip Townsend as a personal favor to Sam. Kurt bade a hasty retreat and Pat was embarrassed when John made acerbic remarks about Kurt becoming Pat's chauffeur. John accused Pat of being too friendly with Kurt, complaining about him to Russ and Kurt, and forcing him to sleep in the living room while she remained in the bedroom. Pat cited John's affair with Bernice as justification for doubting his love, accused John of expecting her to accept his actions, and stated that she would not allow John to hurt her again. Steve talked to Tim and Vic about running Frame Enterprises during his absence and predicted that they could have conferences in prison since Berryville was a minimum-security prison. Steve told Vic that he wanted to minimize contact with John concerning his business affairs and that Tim would get Vic settled in the offices. Tim and Steve made arrangements with Vic to review detailed reports he had completed of their workload for Frame Enterprises and obtain a visitation schedule at Berryville. John told Sam that he would be unable to attend the appointment with Philip Townsend because Pat had borrowed his car. Sam lambasted John for throwing away his law career and being determined to destroy himself. John griped to Sam that Pat walked out on him and had been keeping company with Kurt. Sam talked John into going out to lunch so that they could strategize on rebuilding the law practice. Steve headed to the courthouse with Tim after bidding Alice farewell. Alice began to sob as she leaned against the front door.
Steve: "Hi, Tim. Come in, we've been expecting you. Hello, Vic. Have a good flight?" (THEY SHAKE HANDS)
Vic: (Introduction Line) "Fine, Steve. I'm sorry to make the trip under these circumstances."
Steve: "There's no help for it." (THEY MOVE INTO THE LIVING ROOM) "You haven't met my wife...Alice...this is Vic Hastings."
Alice: "Hello, Steven's told me a great deal about you."
Vic: "I'm glad to meet you, Alice..."
Notes: First appearance of John Considine as Vic Hastings.
MAY 15, 1974 (EP. #2487)
When Mary lamented that Pat avoids answering phone calls, Jim stressed that she should respect Pat's wishes to be left alone. Liz heeded Mary's advice to call Pat instead of dropping by the house despite Liz's assertions that Pat should not isolate herself from the family. Jim, Mary, and Liz assumed that Pat had failed to answer the phone because she was taking the twins to school since John quit coming into work early on a regular basis. Mary refuted Liz's theory that John's behavior at Steve and Alice's wedding hurt her friendship with Iris. Liz told Mary that Iris was easy to get along with, considerate, and cheerful while they shared Steve's house in the country. Mary expressed concerns over Liz's plans to host a dinner party for Iris, to bring the family together, and to recruit Russ's help should Pat and Alice resist the idea. When Lenore fretted about Alice being away from Steve shortly after their wedding, Robert quickly stated that Vic would have a heavy schedule for the first few days at the office. Vic vowed to talk to Steve after asserting that John's expertise and knowledge made him more suitable than Tim in helping Vic manage Frame Enterprises. Vic informed Robert and Lenore that Steve made arrangements so that his business colleagues could meet him in prison to discuss business matters. Louise sheepishly admitted to Iris that she favored Russ over Kurt. Iris assured Liz that John's behavior at the wedding did not make her too embarrassed to call Liz, but maintained that John's behavior may have been justified, that Pat should have gone home with John, and that it was tacky of Kurt to leave the reception with another man's wife. Liz talked Iris into attending her dinner party with Russ and explained that she hoped a casual social evening would help Pat and Alice resolve their differences. Pat grew despondent upon realizing that Michael and Marianne were glum because John had failed to pick them up from school and their classmates had been gossiping about Steve. Liz could not convince Pat to attend her dinner party. Pat confessed to Liz that she had relied too heavily on her family and John and must learn to lead her own life.
Marianne: "We hear you and Daddy talking about it."
Pat: "When?"
Michael: "Lots of times..." (PAT LOOKS AT THEM FOR A MOMENT) "Uncle Steve's in jail, isn't he?"
Pat: "Who told you that?"
Michael: (Exit Line, Tom Sabota, Jr.) "Some kids at school...they said he's a crook."
Pat: "He's not...he made a mistake...we all make mistakes."
Marianne: (Jill Turnbull, Exit Line) "Even Daddy--"
Pat: "Sure...Now, it's nothing for you two to worry about..."
Notes: Last appearance of Tom Sabota, Jr. as Michael Randolph and Jill Turnbull as Marianne Randolph.
MAY 16, 1974 (EP. #2488)
Gil and Ada concluded that they should tell Jamie about Steve's imprisonment before he learns about it in the newspapers or while listening to the radio. Tim was appreciative to Ada for washing some clothes that he had left at the house. Tim told an inquisitive Gil that his mind should be at ease since Vic was running Frame Enterprises. Tim insisted to Gil that Vic would be his partner and not a boss and that he would like the chance to prove himself. Gil stirred Tim's ire by jumping to John's defense, warned Tim against repeating gossip about John, and noted that Tim did not seem to pity John for drinking and failing to keep business appointments. Ada protested when Tim resolved to talk to Judge Roberts about allowing Steve visitation rights with Jamie. Jim advised Sam that he would not nag John about office matters, expressed concern for Pat and the twins due to the loss of income, and conceded that it may be the right time for him to retire. Sam and Jim urged Vic to talk to Steve before consulting with John about Frame Enterprises. Jim told Sam and Vic that he did not wish to be drawn into John and Steve's disagreement since they were married to his daughters. Tim asked Janice to create weekly progress reports so that he would be prepared for meetings with Steve and promised Janice that he would obtain approval for her to visit Steve. Janice's fears were assuaged when Tim explained that Steve was afforded freedom since the Berryville prison was a minimum-security facility. Tim begrudgingly agreed to let Vic review the weekly progress reports that Janice had created for him. When Vic maintained that he would be protecting Steve's business interests by getting insight from John, Tim proclaimed that Vic was not brought to Bay City to deal with a man that Steve had fired and stormed out of the office. Janice explained the feud between John and Steve to Vic, who vowed not to let Tim's animosity towards John hinder him from running Steve's businesses. Kurt gently chided Pat for putting other people's needs above her own. Pat took a phone message from Vic to give to John, then accepted Kurt's invitation to have a quiet, relaxed lunch in the country.
MAY 17, 1974 (EP. #2489)
Gil informed Jamie that Tim had rented an apartment of his own. Ada quelled Rachel's satisfaction over Steve starting his sentence at Berryville by emphasizing that a picture of Steve wearing handcuffs was on the front page of the newspaper and that Jamie may be teased at school because his father was sent to prison. Gil opined to Ada and Rachel that Tim should not have accepted Steve as a client and that Tim got ahead at John's expense. Ada became suspicious of Rachel's claims that she visited John on the day of Steve and Alice's wedding to discuss some things and was aware of John's drinking problem. Rachel told Ada that she would talk to Tim about her financial settlement with Steve. When Jamie returned home fighting back tears because Joey Perrini had called Steve a crook, Gil took Jamie into the garage to console him. Alice told Mary that she did not want to attend Liz's family gathering because she was not ready to see anyone, especially John and Pat. Mary tried to convince an unsympathetic Alice that Pat had tried to stop John from reporting Steve to Judge Roberts and was enduring a miserable time because John had lost most of his clients. Alice used her scheduled visit with Steve as an excuse to abruptly end her conversation with Mary. Steve told Alice that the prisoners at Berryville performed chores because it was built on a farm. Alice confessed to Steve that it had been difficult to avoid dissension within the family. Steve asked Alice to check on things at the Frame Enterprises offices because Tim and Vic had clashing personalities. Alice took Steve for a walk because he had become dismayed watching a young boy visit his father at the prison. Rachel flatly denied Janice's assertion that she was refusing to let Jamie see Steve out of spite. After Tim confirmed for Rachel that she would continue to receive monthly checks from Steve, Tim advised Rachel to deal directly with him and not to cause trouble. Rachel accused Tim of putting on superior airs while taking advantage of John's friendship to gain Steve as a client. Rachel burst into tears after seeing the front-page article about Tim surrendering Steve to the bailiffs.
Tim: "I know the way you do things."
Rachel: "And I know the way you do things, too."
Tim: "What does that mean?"
Rachel: "You've come out of all this pretty well, haven't you?"
Tim: "Meaning?"
Rachel: "If John hadn't turned Steve in, you'd still be a junior assistant in his law firm instead of having this very fancy office."
Tim: "You resent that?"
Rachel: "No, but don't pretend you're better than anyone else."
Tim: "I wasn't aware I was doing that."
Rachel: "Even your own father thinks you've taken advantage of John's friendship - "
Tim: "Oh, he's talked to you about that, has he?"
Rachel: "He didn't have to. It's obvious he's aware of what you've done, and so am I, so don't try any tricks with me."
Notes: The newspaper edition mentioned in this script consisted of a photograph of Tim turning Steve over to the bailiffs, with the headline "Tycoon Steven Frame on His Way to Prison."
MAY 20, 1974 (EP. #2490)
Alice wiped away tears so that it would not stain the letter that she was writing to Steve. Jim decided to drop the subject after confessing to Alice that most of his work involved Frame Enterprises and that he could not abandon John by working with Tim. Alice tried to ease Jim's concerns over her welfare because she had not gone into work at the hospital or contacted the family during the past few days. Alice conceded to Jim that it was hard to imagine Steve in jail because he was an independent person. Jim encouraged Alice to continue writing letters to Steve and maintained that Mary did not relish Steve being in prison despite her personal feelings towards him. When Alice politely declined Lenore's dinner invitation, Lenore stressed that Alice's friends wanted to see her and ensure that she would not become a recluse during Steve's absence. Jim suggested that Alice visit Pat because he wanted his daughters to become friends again. Robert and Lenore feared that Tim would object to the two of them reviewing contracts with Steve because Tim resented Robert and Lenore's friendship with John. Vic reiterated to Robert and Lenore that he intended to discuss the legal aspects of Frame Enterprises with John instead of Tim and swore that he would ensure that Robert and Lenore were not drawn into Steve and John's feud. Dennis told Iris that Jamie had been needled by some of their classmates at school because Steve was sent to jail. Iris suggested that Dennis visit Eliot in London for a few weeks during his summer vacation. Kurt told Iris that Dennis seemed to dislike him. Dennis abruptly fled the house after catching Kurt and Iris in an embrace after sharing a kiss. Vic left another phone message with Pat asking John to contact him. Mary hinted to Pat that John would not discuss his problems because she was not sympathetic towards him. When Alice dismissed Pat's well wishes to Steve as not being comforting, Pat countered that she did not care about anyone's opinion of John anymore. Alice voiced disapproval to Mary over Pat spending time with Kurt, prompting Mary to express hope that Pat was not acting impulsively out of anger towards John.
MAY 21, 1974 (EP. #2491)
Gil and Ada agreed that that their time would be occupied once the baby was born. Rachel told Gil and Ada that Jamie was being taunted by his classmates because Steve was in jail. Gil vowed to take Jamie on a fishing trip so that he could talk to Jamie and soothe Rachel's fears that the boy would run away again. Gil informed Rachel that Gerald was being extradited and brought to Bay City for sentencing after pleading guilty to committing bribery. Ada protested when Rachel proclaimed that Steve should prove his devotion to Jamie by giving them the house that Steve was currently sharing with Alice. Rachel agreed to postpone taking Jamie on an extended summer vacation because Ada wished for Rachel to be present once she delivers the baby. John confessed to Sam that he had been drinking and did not share Sam's faith that Pat would care should he decide to leave town. Sam reminded John that he once ran the most successful law office in town and opined that people would be proud to have John as their attorney. Rachel told Sam that she intended to take Steve to court unless he gave up the house and threatened to take Jamie out of town and keep their whereabouts hidden should Steve fail to acquiesce to her wishes. John advised Sam not to discuss Steve's legal affairs with him. Sam was dismayed when John defiantly took a swig out of a whiskey flask in front of him. Mary confided to Lenore that Pat and Alice were miserable while being estranged because of Steve and John's feud, but asked Lenore not to encourage Pat to find a job. When Mary expressed objections towards Pat seeing Kurt, Lenore insisted that Kurt was being kind and sympathetic to Pat. Mary groused to Lenore that Alice was not taking action despite suspecting that Kurt and Pat may be getting romantically involved. Tim arrogantly told Janice that he could not be bothered with routine matters like supplying Vic with cost figures for the Civic Center Annex. Rachel told Tim and Janice that she might change her mind about Steve seeing Jamie in exchange for getting the house, then warned Tim that she would present her demands to Steve should Tim fail to do so.
Rachel: "I didn't realize how much [the house] meant to Jamie."
Janice: "Why should Steve do you any favors? You've refused to let him see Jamie since the divorce."
Rachel: "I might change my mind about that if Steve lets us move back into his house."
Tim: "That's blackmail, Rachel."
Rachel: "That's a word Steve will certainly understand."
Tim: "I'm certainly not going to bring this up with Steve while he's in prison."
Rachel: "Then I'll do it."
Tim: "You wouldn't dare!"
Rachel: "You talk to him about the house, or all of you will find out what I'd dare." (SHE TURNS AND LEAVES ANGRILY)
MAY 22, 1974 (EP. #2492)
Lenore asked Russ to help Pat and Alice reconcile since she feared that she would risk ruining her friendships with them should she intrude on the situation. Russ and Lenore agreed that Pat was bitter since John was responsible for Steve being sent to prison and that Alice could not be objective in the matter. When Lenore expressed concerns about Pat keeping company with Kurt, Russ suggested that they make it clear to Pat that they were not attempting to interfere in her personal life because Pat had been touchy and moody lately. Tim gave Janice contracts for Steve to sign that would increase the staff at the Washington offices now that Vic was in Bay City. Janice agreed to discuss the matter further with Steve when Tim included a draft of power of attorney documents that would give Tim the authority to make certain urgent business decisions in Steve's absence. Tim asked Janice to let him know Steve's opinion of the power of attorney documents. Tim told Richard Ames, who was referred to John by Steve months ago as a potential new client, that John had become unreliable because of family problems, pointed out that Steve had dismissed John as his attorney, and scheduled a meeting to discuss acquiring Richard as a new client for himself. Steve asked Janice to visit Alice at the house and reasoned that appointing Tim or Alice as his power of attorney may not be necessary since Steve could discuss business affairs while receiving visits from his colleagues. Janice told Steve about Rachel's demands. Steve asked Janice to make Rachel understand that Jamie should not pay for his mistakes. Janice agreed with Steve's contention that he should have the opportunity to explain the reasons that he was jailed to Jamie. Robert defended himself and Lenore against Tim's suspicions that they were hostile towards him because they preferred that John handled Steve's legal affairs. Pat pleaded with Tim to remember that John was his friend and professional benefactor during a failed effort to convince Tim to refer potential new clients to John. Robert was deeply troubled as Pat broke down into tears, wailed that her talk with Tim was degrading, and fled the office.
MAY 23, 1974 (EP. #2493)
Mary advised John that he and Pat should put more efforts into resolving their differences, but John emphasized that Pat condemned him for telling Judge Roberts that Steve had bribed Gerald and has started to believe that Pat does not understand the kind of man she married. Mary admitted to John that Pat was too impulsive and emotional at times and complimented John for bringing stability into Pat's life. John surmised to Mary that years of resentments had accumulated and that Pat considered him an enemy now. Pat told Mary that she was not interested in fulfilling John's needs and proclaimed that she could not be satisfied by being "attached to a man" like Mary. Kurt and Pat agreed to drive around the countryside and go out to dinner together. When Mary warned Pat that her actions could bring suffering to John and the twins, Pat remonstrated Mary for treating her like a child and ordered her to leave. Kurt cancelled his dinner plans with Iris by falsely claiming that he had an emergency case to handle at the hospital. Louise mused that children see through other people better than adults after Iris recalled that Dennis had been rude to Kurt the other day. Iris agreed to quit declining Russ's dinner invitations per Louise's recommendation. Vic complained to Pat that John had failed to return his calls and reiterated that he would prefer to consult with John about Steve's business affairs instead of Tim. Vic made Kurt's acquaintance. John overheard Kurt and Pat discussing their plans for the evening, then headed to the bar and poured himself shots of whiskey after they left the house. Iris told Russ that she and Kurt were friends. Russ told Iris that he would take advantage of Iris's invitation to drop by her house as often as Kurt did. Iris told Russ that she would not accompany Dennis to Europe to visit Eliot because she did not wish to travel and felt that her life had fallen into a serene pattern. Kurt made excuses when Russ and Iris had spotted him coming into the restaurant with Pat. When Pat questioned Kurt about cancelling a date with Iris, Kurt claimed that Iris was attempting to continue their relationship after she ceased needing medical treatment from him.
Mary: "John needs you very much right now, Patricia."
Pat: "I'm not interested in what John needs anymore. I have things I need, too."
Mary: "You have a lovely home, children, a position in society -- what more do you need?"
Pat: "Mother! You'll never understand that there's more in life than just being attached to a man --"
Mary: "It's always been enough for me."
Pat: "I know, and I envy you. But it isn't enough for me, and I'm not pretending it is any more."
MAY 24, 1974 (EP. #2494)
Alice told Liz that she misses Steve more as each day passes and had requested to work night duty at the hospital. Liz overheard Russ tell Alice that it was awkward for everyone because Kurt had broken a date with Iris to take Pat out to dinner and expressed fears that Kurt and Pat were getting romantically involved, which was overheard by Liz. Liz and Alice began to understand Mary's concerns over Pat keeping company with Kurt since he had a reputation of flirting with the nurses at the hospital and had driven Pat home from Steve and Alice's wedding. Russ warned Liz not to interfere in the situation by talking to John, advised Alice that she should not punish Pat because John had sent Steve to prison, and pointed out that Alice may regret not caring about John's welfare out of spite. Liz convinced Alice that Steve would want her to be strong and to see friends and family during his absence. Janice asked Tim to make arrangements so that someone other than Rachel could take Jamie to visit Steve at Berryville prison. Rachel hypothesized to Tim that the divorce could be appealed since Gerald admitted to committing perjury and that Steve's marriage to Alice could be annulled. Tim stirred Rachel's ire by refusing to talk to Steve about the divorce and surrendering the house to Rachel and Jamie. Janice suggested that Tim warn Steve that Rachel was plotting against him again. Iris asked Louise to answer the doorbell and all phone calls because she wished to avoid Kurt. When Liz tried to probe Iris about Kurt's romantic past, Iris maintained that they should not pry into each other's personal lives. Russ invited Iris and Dennis to take a drive in the country and out to dinner. Liz bade a hasty retreat after asking Iris to be more candid with her about Kurt. Iris joked to Russ that she would not mind Liz's efforts to play matchmaker for them. Steve opined that appointing a power of attorney was unnecessary, urged Tim not to take it personally that he had asked Vic to run Frame Enterprises while Tim handled his legal affairs, and complimented Tim's work. Rachel advised Steve that she would not allow Jamie to see him unless Steve agreed to speak with her.
Notes: During Act II of this episode, Rachel showed Tim a newspaper that included a headline about Gerald Davis that stated, "Restaurant Owner Sentenced in Steven Frame Bribery Case."
MAY 27, 1974 (EP. #2495)
Rachel informed a disgruntled Steve that she obtained visitation rights from the warden to see him by identifying herself as the mother of his son, who wished to discuss the boy's future with Steve. When Rachel stated that she would allow Jamie to visit Steve in prison under the condition that he surrender the house to Rachel, Steve accused Rachel of attempting to blackmail him and punish Alice for marrying Steve. Steve was laid low after Rachel showed him the newspaper article in which Gerald admitted to committing perjury by giving false testimony at the divorce hearing. Rachel told Steve that she would challenge the legality of his marriage to Alice and that Steve would be a full-time father to Jamie instead of at his convenience. Ada tried to reassure Jamie that his classmates would forget about Steve being in jail once school started again in the fall. Tim failed to convince Ada to talk to Rachel about allowing Jamie to see Steve and to abandon efforts to take the house from Alice. Jamie proudly showed Tim the pictures of the fish that he had caught at the lake. Tim offered to take Jamie to a ball game at the stadium once he obtained permission from Rachel, which pleased Ada. Pat denied Robert and Lenore's assumption that she had been deliberately avoiding them since Steve and Alice's wedding, but declined their dinner invitation after Robert and Lenore suggested that John join them. Lenore regretted coming to the Randolph house to see Pat, who refused to talk about Steve with them and repeated her recriminations against John. Kurt told Robert and Lenore that he was having dinner with Pat to discuss some job prospects that he had arranged for Pat. Pat decried Lenore for attempting to run her life after Lenore had conceded that it may have been a mistake to encourage Pat to find a job. Jamie ruefully told Ada that parents should not remain together if they constantly clashed with each other. Ada failed to convince Rachel to abandon her quest to take the house away from Alice and to allow Jamie to visit Steve. Rachel told Ada that she could not trust Tim to relay messages to Steve and vowed that he would not run her life from prison.
Steve: "You're just getting even with Alice because she married me."
Rachel: "Well, that might not last much longer, either. I just may start proceedings to have your marriage annulled."
Steve: "On what grounds?"
Rachel: "Because you paid my father to lie on the witness stand."
Steve: "I pleaded guilty to paying him for testifying. Nobody's ever proved he was lying."
Rachel: "Then take a look at this." (SHE TAKES THE NEWSPAPER WITH THE HEADLINE ABOUT GERALD DAVIS AND HANDS IT TO STEVE, WHO STARES AT IT BLANKLY) "My father's pleaded guilty to perjury. That means lying, doesn't it?" (STEVE READS THE PAPER SILENTLY) "Your divorce from me was based on lies, so we'll see how long you stay married to Alice."
MAY 28, 1974 (EP. #2496)
John voiced objections to Pat working after noticing that several entries in the employment section of the newspaper had been circled. Pat insisted to John that she was getting prepared for when she must supplement the household's income because John's law practice was failing. Pat lectured John for wanting a wife who takes care of him and the children, and is available once he arrived home. John maintained that neither he nor Pat were obligated to discuss their personal lives with Liz when she interrogated him on Pat's behavior. Liz opined to John that Pat was ashamed of him for getting Steve jailed and humiliating her at Steve and Alice's wedding reception. John told Liz that he struggles to remain a reliable and stable man because Pat treats him with utter contempt, carped that everyone was handing out advice without knowing the situation, and that he was tired of defending himself. Liz told John that she could not watch as he destroyed himself and offered to be available should John wish to confide his troubles to her. Louise convinced Iris to consider accompanying Russ to a medical convention in New York and to meet with Mac to discuss making changes to her estate. Iris decided against leaving a phone message for Kurt after speaking with Linda at the hospital. Louise feigned innocence in responses to Iris's lectures about influencing her to spend more time with Russ instead of Kurt. Liz complained to Iris about Kurt's friendship with Pat. Iris tried to downplay her previous comments about Kurt being irresponsible with women. Iris suggested to Liz that Russ talk to Kurt about his friendship with Pat since they work together every day. John remonstrated Pat for sending Michael and Marianne to Jim and Mary's house so that they would not see Pat getting home late, using Steve's incarceration against him, and making a fool of herself by keeping company with Kurt. When John proclaimed that Pat was making excuses to hide her attraction to Kurt, Pat accused John of shifting the blame onto Kurt for being a failure as a husband, father, and friend, a drunk who could not handle the few remaining clients he had left, and for wrecking his own life.
MAY 29, 1974 (EP. #2497)
Jim told Liz that he was waiting for Mary to return from taking the twins to school because Mary may want to give Jim a message for John while they have a lunch together. Liz told Russ that she and Jim would like his objective opinion because John and Pat could barely be civil towards each other in front of other people and their marriage seemed to be a lost cause. Russ confirmed for Jim that Pat had been seeing Kurt after Liz opined that John was neglecting his work and Pat had been acting irresponsibly. Liz told Jim and Russ that Kurt was unintentionally intensifying John and Pat's problems and was disappointed that Iris had refused to intervene in the matter. Russ advised Liz that he would not confront Kurt or talk Iris out of accompanying him to New York to prevent Kurt from spending time with Pat. Iris made plans to stay at Mac's house in New York, take care of some legal matters, and meet Russ for dinner and the theatre during the evenings. Robert told Lenore that Frame Enterprises' strong reputation offset the scandal of Steve being sent to jail. Vic asked Lenore to prepare some materials for Tim to present to Steve. John reiterated to Vic that he would not discuss Steve's operations with him. Robert and Lenore tried to remain impartial as John complained about Pat leading a new life and became defensive towards them. John flatly declined Robert and Lenore's dinner invitation because he did not want to spend time with people who treated him as though he broke the law instead of Steve. Lenore emphasized that Vic had a tremendous workload when Tim griped that Vic did not review the summaries on the Washington offices with him. Janice advised Tim that he should not talk about Vic with Lenore. Tim confessed to Janice that he used taking Jamie to a ballgame as a ruse so that Jamie could visit Steve without Rachel's knowledge. John told Jim that Pat barred him from their bedroom, hardly spoke to him, and sent the twins to Jim and Mary's house as an excuse to keep them away from him. Jim's pleas to John not to wait for Pat to initiate a reconciliation were interrupted when they spotted Kurt and Pat coming into the restaurant.
MAY 30, 1974 (EP. #2498)
John told Kurt that it was hard to accept that his wife was a liar because Pat had claimed that she had appointments this morning. When Kurt and Pat tried to diffuse John's anger by insisted that they were enjoying an innocent lunch to go over job prospects, John accused Pat of making a fool of him, reminded Pat that she had obligations in their marriage, and repeated his opposition to Pat finding a job. Jim told Pat that they needed to talk after John angrily rushed out of the restaurant. Kurt urged Pat not to dwell on John's behavior, opined that Pat's family were old-fashioned for expecting her to spend her time at home, and predicted that Pat's perspective would change by getting a job. Dennis tried unsuccessfully to convince Iris to postpone her trip with Russ to New York so that he could accompany them. Iris agreed to ask Tim to talk to Rachel about allowing Jamie to spend the night with Dennis after Tim takes Jamie to a ballgame. Russ and Iris finalized plans for their trip to New York. Louise finished packing for Iris as Russ commented that Liz was not pleased that Iris was going to New York with him because she wanted Iris to convince Kurt to quit seeing Pat. Iris surmised to Russ that Pat may be keeping her friendship with Kurt to spite other people's objections and remarked that women were susceptible to the attentions of men. Rachel offered to take Jamie out to dinner to celebrate his team's performance at a swimming meet. Jamie reminded Rachel that he had plans to attend a ballgame with Tim. Rachel told Sam that she went to visit Steve because she could not rely on Tim to speak to Steve on her behalf. When Sam objected to Rachel's scheme to take the house away from Alice, Rachel vowed that she would find a more cooperative lawyer to take Sam's place. Vic reflected to Jim that he had never known John to be so indifferent towards business matters. John carelessly packed some clothes into a suitcase while drinking from a whiskey bottle and quietly left the house. Pat arrived home and took a call from Vic for John. Pat held one of John's ties in her hands and began to sob upon realizing that John had walked out on her.
MAY 31, 1974 (EP. #2499)
Ada told Gil that she received a clean bill of health from the doctor. Gil told Ada that Tim must have driven Jamie to a baseball game in Ogden since Bay City's team was not playing at home in the stadium. Ada decided to inform Rachel that Tim would be late getting Jamie home from the baseball game. Sam opined to Gil and Ada that the time for Rachel to ask for the house was while Steve was making a settlement for her, but Ada maintained that Rachel had not realized that it had meant so much to Jamie. Gil and Ada discouraged Sam from allowing Rachel to find another lawyer. Sam told Gil and Ada that he had been unable to contact John to determine whether the deed to the house was placed under Alice's name. Janice convinced Tim to write a memo with instructions to Vic on the ways Tim wanted labor clauses to be spelled out in contracts. Tim asked Janice to take Jamie to the baseball game because he insisted on reviewing and obtaining approval of the trust agreements for Iris's estate before Iris left for New York. Tim told Janice to make Jamie understand that Rachel should not know that Janice had taken Jamie to see Steve at Berryville prison instead of a baseball game as Tim had claimed. Pat apologized to Alice for assuming that she did not care about her or John's welfare. Pat began to cry while telling Kurt that John had left her, expressed regret for being so harsh to John at the restaurant, and worried that he could not take care of himself. Pat was praising Kurt for being sympathetic when Jim came to the Nurses' Station to talk to Alice about John confronting Kurt and Pat at the restaurant and his current whereabouts being unknown. Pat dismissed Jim's greeting and walked to the elevator as Alice stared at Kurt. Jamie told Janice that Dennis helped him overcome his bitterness towards Steve. Steve told Jamie that he was in prison because he had broken the law. Janice was touched when Jamie apologized to Steve for ordering him out of his life. Steve and Janice were chagrined when Gerald arrived unannounced to speak with Jamie. Gerald chastised himself for letting Steve convince him to commit perjury and to betray Rachel.
JUNE 3, 1974 (EP. #2500)
Gerald blamed Steve for causing him to lose the restaurant in San Francisco, promised that he would make Steve's life miserable, and hypothesized that the other prisoners would enjoy watching Steve be unable to bribe his way out of trouble at Berryville prison. When Steve refused to help Gerald financially once they were both released from jail, Gerald taunted Steve over obtaining a divorce based on lies and vowed that the other prisoners would constantly remind Steve that he was a jailbird like them and nothing more. Rachel helped Ada pack a suitcase so that she would be prepared for the hospital once the baby was ready to be born. Rachel groused to Ada about Tim causing Jamie to get home late on a school night by taking him to a baseball game in Ogden. Ada begged Rachel not to start a fight with Tim because his relationship with Gil had become strained lately. Rachel told Ada that the house was the only place in which Jamie was happy and vowed that she would not deprive Jamie of the house that he loved despite other people's objections. Jim lectured Pat for humiliating John by letting him see her with another man at the restaurant and confiding her troubles to Kurt instead of her family, friends, and husband. Pat bleated to Jim that John packed his bags and left her while leaving behind nothing more than an empty whiskey bottle. Jim remained suspicious of Kurt despite Pat's assertions that he was helping her to find a job, listens to her problems, and makes her feel as though she mattered. Jim promised to talk to Sam about covering for John at the office so that the firm would not suffer once Pat agreed to see Gil about John's disappearance. Tim warned Jamie that Rachel may not allow him to see Steve again should she discover that Tim had lied about their outing. Tim coaxed Jamie into studying the notes that he had taken while listening to the baseball game on the radio so that Jamie would be prepared for Rachel's questions. Janice was mollified when Tim insisted that Rachel would never know that Janice secretly took Jamie to visit Steve. Tim smiled with satisfaction when Janice enthused over cooking dinner for him.
JUNE 4, 1974 (EP. #2501)
Zack talked to Gil about having children with Linda once they get married and suggested that Jamie join his baseball team as they cleared the office of old case files. Gil told Zack that he wished to take Jamie to visit Steve with Rachel's permission and shared Ada's excitement over having a baby. Zack made himself scarce upon learning from Pat that she had come to the police station to discuss a personal matter with Gil. Pat told Gil that it was uncharacteristic of John to disappear without notice, that John had been drinking heavily, and had been keeping irregular hours at the office. Gil opined that John was given a tough choice to make and expressed admiration to John for having respect for the law, but stressed to Pat that the police could not force John to return to her. Pat was relieved when Gil agreed to keep John's disappearance quiet for as long as possible and enlist Sam's help tracing John's whereabouts. Jim fibbed to a client that John had been summoned out of town unexpectedly and promised to have Sam contact him should John not return by next week. Liz became despondent upon learning from Jim that John had jumped to hasty conclusions about Kurt and Pat's innocent lunch and had left Pat. When Liz groused that Pat was flaunting her interest in Kurt and wished to help John and Pat reconcile, Jim warned Liz that she would risk alienating Pat and that it would best to let John and Pat settle their differences on their own. Lenore surmised to Vic that Tim and Steve may have discussed checking the zoning permit before expanding the acreage around the condominiums that had been built last year. Vic resolved to handle business matters since Tim insisted on relaying information to Steve instead of allowing Vic to deal directly with Steve. Robert and Lenore voiced suspicions that Tim was attempting to malign Vic's work and become more than Steve's attorney. Linda agreed to cover the Nurses' Station for Alice, who refused Liz's request to warn Pat to stay away from Kurt. Kurt denounced Liz as a tiresome busybody when she accused Kurt of taking advantage of Pat's vulnerability and asked Alice not to exaggerate his closeness to Pat.
Gil: "Move that stuff off the chair. We've got a visitor."
Zack: "We mustn't let the lady know we're messy around here."
Gil: "How'd you know it's a woman?"
Zack: "You don't clear the chair when it's a man."
Gil: "You know, Zack, you've got the makings of a first-class detective."
Zack: "Yeah, how about that?"
Gil: "As a reward for your powers of observation you can open the door."
JUNE 5, 1974 (EP. #2502)
Ada was pleased when Gil gifted her a pink bed jacket since Gil was absolutely certain that she would be giving birth to a newborn girl. Gil informed Sam that John had left Pat, who asked Gil to track down John's whereabouts. Sam told Gil that he had given John space for a few days because he had started resenting Sam's efforts to help him, but Sam expressed concerns that John would bring harm to himself. Gil decided to trace John through any cancelled checks he may have cashed while Sam asked John's colleagues for places he stayed while out of town. Gil and Sam agreed that they should keep mum to Ada because Rachel may gloat about Pat's troubles should she learn about John's disappearance. Vic decided to make excuses for Tim because he had failed to relay Steve's messages that he wished to see Vic to discuss business matters, then insisted to Steve that he and Tim were getting along fine. Steve asked Vic to get Alice slightly involved in the office work so that she could gain a sense that she was contributing to the business and would not withdraw from other people. Steve instructed Vic to ask Lenore for the keys to his apartment above the office so that Vic could retrieve photographs of the Frame family's farm to give to Jamie. Gerald accused Steve of turning the Berryville prison into a private office, then groused to Vic about serving time because he had committed perjury to help Steve obtain a divorce from Rachel. Steve assured Vic that he was not intimidated by Gerald's threats. Robert and Lenore quelled Alice's concerns about Steve adjusting to life in Berryville, stressed that Vic was doing a fine job running Frame Enterprises, and that the company had several new projects in development. Alice told Robert and Lenore that John had left Pat. Janice asked Tim to help her find a carton that contained keepsakes that she had left at Steve's apartment. Vic laid into Tim for not telling him that Steve requested to see him weeks ago and hinted that Tim must ensure that he was protecting Steve's interests and not his own. Tim ignored Janice's advice that he and Vic should work together instead of against each other.
JUNE 6, 1974 (EP. #2503)
Sam tactfully told Pat that John had concluded that she does not care about him and urged her to help John solve his problems. Pat opined to Sam that John walked out on his family and surmised that John must think that their marriage was hopeless. Sam failed to convince Pat that John was right to abide by his professional ethics despite loyalties to the family, but Pat maintained that John was punishing himself by drinking heavily. Pat decided against immediately accepting Kurt's invitation to go out to dinner and dancing with him since Sam was present. Mary advised Kurt that she disapproved of his friendship with Pat and asserted that Kurt was exacerbating John and Pat's martial problems. Kurt told Mary that Pat wants more from life, but Mary maintained that Pat was neglecting her familial obligations and could not reach important decisions without the encouragement of her friends and family. Kurt lambasted Mary for pressuring Pat and insisted that he would not tolerate any more lectures and insinuations from people who claimed to care about Pat. Mary bade a hasty retreat after Kurt proclaimed that he and Pat were friends and that everyone should quit jumping to conclusions about her behavior. Kurt was irritated when Iris called from New York and teased him about being jealous of the time that she spent with Russ. Iris was offended by Mac's warnings about dating Kurt. Mac revealed to Iris that Kurt had romanced an emotionally fragile girl named Genevieve Talbot who had committed suicide after he broke off their relationship and that Kurt was named as co-respondent in three separate divorce cases that involved women who expected Kurt to marry them. Iris did not appreciate Mac's suggestion that she choose Russ over Kurt. Mac told Iris that she needed a man who was stronger than her and could provide stability in her life instead of encouraging her weaknesses. Pat told Mary that Kurt was the one person that did not treat her like a child who was incapable of living her life. Iris talked Russ out of going to a ballet since she preferred to enjoy a quiet dinner instead. Russ and Iris gazed into each other's eyes and kissed passionately.
JUNE 7, 1974 (EP. #2504)
Vic told an apprehensive Alice that she would be able to keep Steve informed on Frame Enterprises and take business documents for Steve to sign during their visits to Berryville. Alice agreed with Vic's contention that a man's wife should have knowledge of all his business affairs. Mary requested that Alice talk to Steve about John leaving Pat. Vic suggested that Alice could receive coaching from Lenore, who learned the business without any previous experience. Alice bought Vic's claim that he and Tim were getting along fine at the office. Vic impressed upon Alice that everyone should put resentments in the past and work together to ensure that Steve had a successful business waiting for him once he was released from prison. Gil did not share Rachel's amusement over Steve and Gerald being together at Berryville to serve their individual prison sentences. Rachel asked Gil for advice on getting permission to visit Gerald and to keep mum about it to Ada. Gil warned Rachel not to play tricks on the warden again or risk being banned from seeing anyone at Berryville. Gil was puzzled by Rachel's assertion that Gerald was paying for his mistakes, that she had forgiven Gerald for lying about her on the witness stand during the divorce hearing, and genuinely wished to see him. Louise returned to hanging frame prints upstairs after fixing a snack for Jamie and Dennis, who started doing their homework in the living room. Dennis told Jamie that he hoped to visit Eliot in London during their summer vacation from school. Jamie confided to Dennis that Tim made him promise not to tell Rachel that he had taken Jamie to visit Steve instead of attending a baseball game. Dennis conceded to Jamie that it would best to keep the truth from Rachel so that she would not keep Jamie from visiting Steve in the future. Rachel swore to Gerald that she had forgiven him for testifying against her at the divorce hearing. Gerald accidentally told Rachel that Janice had brought Jamie to Berryville to see Steve without Rachel's permission. Steve came into the visiting room as Alice was about to flee because she had spotted Rachel with Gerald. A furious Rachel demanded to speak with Steve.
JUNE 10, 1974 (EP. #2505)
Steve tersely reminded Rachel that she should talk to Tim instead of forcing her way into the Berryville prison to see him. Rachel accused Steve of making arrangements with Tim to lie about taking Jamie to a baseball game so that he could secretly have Janice bring the boy to the Berryville prison to visit Steve. Alice tried to interpose as Steve denied that he had schemed with Tim and Janice and insisted that Jamie genuinely wanted to see his father. Rachel accused Steve of loving Jamie when it was convenient and Alice of taking Steve away from Jamie. Alice rushed Steve out of the visiting room after Rachel proclaimed that Steve was running away from the truth again. Rachel tried to deny Gerald's claim that she had come to Berryville for a favor. Gerald suggested to an indifferent Rachel that he could make Steve hate every moment he had to spend in prison. Gil told Ada that Rachel came to the police station to inquire about obtaining visitation rights to see Gerald. Jamie was almost caught in a lie while briefly talking to Gil and Ada about the baseball game. Gil and Ada had a change of heart as Jamie talked about missing Steve. Ada suggested to Gil that he make Rachel understand that Steve and Jamie needed to remain in each other's lives. Jim told Sam that John and Pat's finances were likely sound because they did not lead extravagant lives, but agreed with Sam's assertion that Pat may be seeking employment because she was worried about John's income, and noted that Pat may feel dissatisfied being a housewife. Jim declined Robert and Lenore's offers to lend a hand at the office since Steve discouraged his staff from working with John. Sam pulled out John's address book and started calling hotels that John had used during business trips out of town. Steve informed Alice that he would likely be released early for good behavior. Alice talked to Steve about becoming familiar with Frame Enterprises' operations and about Kurt and Pat's friendship. Steve told Alice that he did not want his feud with John to come between her and Pat. Sam discovered that John was registered as a guest at the Chicago Park Plaza and booked a flight to Chicago.
JUNE 11, 1974 (EP. #2506)
Louise convinced Rachel to talk to Jamie privately so that he could spend the night with Dennis as planned. Rachel got Jamie to admit that he had lied about Tim taking him to a baseball game because Jamie feared that Rachel would not allow him to see Steve. Rachel acquiesced when Jamie sat defiantly on the sofa, refused to leave Dennis's house, and stated that he was wrong to turn against Steve. Jamie and Dennis talked about dealing with their parents being divorced. Dennis told Jamie that he did not believe that Kurt's friendly overtures towards him were genuine. Mac praised Russ for improving Dennis's health and lifestyle and for being a positive influence on Iris. Russ confessed to Mac that he was fond of Iris, but refused to make her feel obliged to him out of gratitude. Mac told Russ that Iris considered seeing him as more important than her self-indulgent habits of the past and that Iris had changed since moving to Bay City. Vic obtained permission from Pat to search John's den for old contracts for Steve that needed to be updated. Pat declined Vic's offer to talk to Steve about ensuring that she could manage the finances while John's law practice was in recovery. Russ was flattered when Iris expressed interest in reading his paper on congenital heart disorders, opined that Russ could not do anything she would consider dull, and stated that Russ's companionship meant a lot to her. Iris agreed to talk to Kurt after Russ emphasized that Pat was vulnerable and may expect more from Kurt than he intended to provide for Pat. Kurt noted that Pat had seemed quiet, withdrawn, and jumpy during dinner and quickly moved away when Kurt placed his arm around Pat's waist. Kurt prematurely ended his evening with Pat due to Liz's untimely arrival at the Randolph house. Liz told Pat that she and Will had endured many rough times during their marriage and that she had made mistakes that continued to haunt her. Pat admitted to Liz that she was conflicted because she loved John, but was dismayed by his destructive behavior. In a hotel room, a disheveled John stared at a picture of Pat and the twins and reached numbly for a whiskey bottle on the table.
Dennis: "You okay?"
Jamie: "I hate taking sides between my parents."
Dennis: "I used to feel like that."
Jamie: "You don't anymore?"
Dennis: "You can love both your parents even if they don't love each other."
JUNE 12, 1974 (EP. #2507)
Alice was undaunted when Pat crowed that things had changed between them since John had to report Steve's deception to Judge Roberts and accused Alice of wanting to settle the argument. Pat told Alice that she asked Gil to find John. Alice told a dubious Pat that she was relieved that Sam was working in John's office to keep things running, asserted that Steve was fond of both John and Pat, and did not want the sisters to become enmeshed in Steve and John's disagreements. Pat told Alice that she was taking each day at a time since John had left her and the twins and vowed that she would never depend on anyone. Lenore called to inform Pat that Sam had flown to Chicago after tracing John's whereabouts and estimated that Sam would bring John back to Bay City in a few days. Pat declined Lenore's dinner invitation by citing her and Robert's objections to her friendship with Kurt. Pat used driving to Jim and Mary's house to see the twins as an excuse to keep Alice from talking to Pat about Kurt's reputation. Tim complained about John when Janice mentioned that Tim needed to discuss the new regulations for the Civic Center with the Fire Inspector. Rachel raked Tim and Janice over the coals for taking Jamie to see Steve without her permission. Tim angrily suggested that Rachel enjoy the financial settlement she managed to squeeze out of a man who never loved her. Rachel slapped Tim across the face, stated that she would not tolerate criticism from the man who ruined John to get Steve's business, and stormed out of the office. Janice tried to quell Tim's fury by speculating that Rachel was acting out of desperation. Robert was miffed when Tim insisted on discussing contracts since Robert, Lenore, and Vic had dinner plans. When Vic confronted Tim about failing to mention that Steve wished to see him weeks ago, Tim arrogantly proclaimed that he was protecting Steve from outsiders who could take advantage of him. Robert and Lenore tried to reassure a defensive Pat that their concern was out of friendship and not to criticize Pat. Robert and Vic went into the den to discuss business while Lenore comforted a despondent Pat.
JUNE 13, 1974 (EP. #2508)
Mary asked Jim to come home from work early because the twins wanted to have a barbecue dinner. Jim advised Mary to maintain the ruse that John had gone on a business trip for Michael and Marianne's sake and that Sam had flown to Chicago after uncovering John's whereabouts. Jim and Mary were evasive when Liz tried to probe them for news on John and Pat. Liz told Mary that she found herself in an awkward situation when she dropped by the Randolph household to find Kurt with Pat, who was not receptive to discussing the family's concerns towards her friendship with Kurt. Russ told Liz and Mary about his trip to New York with Iris, that he toured Mac's townhouse, and Mac accompanied them to Bay City so that he could visit Dennis. Liz and Mary were relieved that Russ convinced Iris to talk to Pat about Kurt. Russ advised Liz not to interfere because Pat may react to criticisms of Kurt by continuing to spend time with him. Louise was touched when Iris gifted her a summer jacket out of gratitude for Louise's loyal and dedicated service over the years. Mac raved to Iris about the design and decor of her new house and the landscaping outdoors. Louise told Iris that Jamie had stayed overnight at the house with Dennis several times. Mac told Kurt that he launched an investigation into his dubious past with women, discussed the matter with Kurt's father, and ordered Kurt to quit seeing Iris. When Mac remained implacable towards Kurt's defiant attitude, Kurt abruptly fled Iris's house. Janice understood when Tim refused to talk about his conflicts with Gil. Tim and Janice agreed that they should visit Alice to ensure that Steve would not jump to the conclusion that they were neglecting Alice. Janice urged Tim to cooperate with Vic so that Steve's business would not suffer in his absence. Iris extended a dinner invitation to Tim and Janice so that Tim and Mac could discuss the new will and trust fund agreements that Tim had drafted for Iris. Pat told Jim and Mary that she was sending the twins to camp and pondered her reaction should John return to her. At a bar in a Chicago hotel, Sam found a drunk and belligerent John and escorted him to his room.
JUNE 14, 1974 (EP. #2509)
Sam tracked John down in his hotel room to try to whip him back into shape, but John insisted
he has put everything in Bay City behind him, including his wife, his kids, and his business. John was
bitter that Pat was seeing Kurt Landis. Pat did not want to listen when Iris said her father had
uncovered some unpleasant facts about Kurt. Sam phoned her to say he had convinced John to fly
back home. Rachel came to the precinct to demand Gil arrest Tim for having Janice take Jamie to
visit Steve in the prison in Berryville. A disgruntled Gerald tried to turn the other prisoners against
Steve. Punches flew when Gerald taunted Steve about all the women who came to visit him.
Steve: (To Gerald) "You were a front for a second-rate gambling joint. Lying and cheating everyone, including your own daughter."
Note: All prison scenes were shot on 16mm film.
JUNE 17, 1974 (EP. #2510)
The other prisoners implicated Steve when Gerald injured himself falling off the loading truck
when Steve jumped him. Ada told Gil not to worry that she was having the baby by Caesarean
since Rachel was born the same way. Gil chased Rachel out of the room when she made an
emotional Ada cry by insisting that Gil should arrest Tim. Pat accused Russ of being jealous that
Iris was still interested in Kurt. Steve maintained that Gerald started the fight when the warden
described the seriousness of Gerald's injuries. Steve was not allowed to speak to his lawyer when the
warden decided to transfer him to a maximum-security prison because of his unpopularity with the
other prisoners. John arrived home, said a quick hello and goodbye to Liz, then watched numbly
as Pat and Kurt entered and began fixing drinks for themselves.
JUNE 18, 1974 (#2511)
Pat said she feels like John's shadow with no life of her own, and said she turned to Kurt for
friendship when John began to drink and not come home. Tim told Robert and Lenore about
Steve's transfer. Vic admonished Tim for trying to make Steve give him power of attorney over
Steve's business. Alice was writing a letter to Steve when Robert and Lenore broke the news that
Steve's new arrangements disallowed visitors. Robert and Lenore left when Jim came over to
comfort Alice. After Jim left, she locked the door, drew the drapes, put out the lights, and sank
into the sofa with a sob.
JUNE 19, 1974 (EP. #2512)
Mary insisted on phoning Alice when Jim told her about Steve. Mary went to Russ when she
could not reach Alice, but he could not get in touch with her either. Mary said Alice would not forgive
her for disapproving of Steve until Mary condoned what Steve did, but she doubted she could ever
do that in light of what it has done to John. Sam advised Vic it would just make John feel guilty if
they told him about Steve, and agreed with Vic that Tim should not be trying to give himself power
of attorney. Mac guessed rightly that Russ was responsible for Iris's good mood. Mac thanked Liz
for taking Iris in when she got out of the hospital.
Mac: (Robert Emhardt, Exit Line) (to Iris agreeing to Liz's suggestion of talking to Pat) "She's right, honey."
Note: Last appearance of Robert Emhardt as Mac Cory.
JUNE 20, 1974 (EP. #2513)
Gil reamed Tim out for having gone behind Rachel's back when he arranged for Jamie to see
Steve so Steve could explain to him why he was in prison. Vic thanked Lenore for devoting so
much extra time to the firm. Jamie asked Rachel to find a way for him to visit Steve since Steve
did not want Rachel bringing him over. Vic dropped by and introduced himself to Rachel, then gave
her some photos Steve had wanted Jamie to have. Rachel removed a photo of a boy who
resembled Jamie before giving Jamie the photos. Pat realized she'd been foolish when Iris, armed
with Russ at her side, showed Pat a suicide note that was written by a girl who had been involved with Kurt.
JUNE 21, 1974 (EP. #2514)
Robert and Lenore asked Janice to check up on Alice, who did not answer the phone when Lenore
called. Linda told Russ she has been covering for Alice at the hospital since last week. Kurt accused
Pat of leading him on when she told him she did not want to see him anymore. The warden
informed Rachel that Gerald was in a coma, and allowed her to visit him at the hospital but refused
to let her see Steve. Russ broke in through the window when he and Lenore got no answer
knocking on Alice's door. Alice came out from behind the closet door and begged them to leave
her alone.
Notes: Last appearance of Donald Madden as Dr. Kurt Landis.
JUNE 24, 1974 (EP. #2515)
Russ and Lenore tried their best to bring Alice out of her despair. Gerald was bitter and
disconsolate when Rachel came to visit him, and said he hoped they threw the book at Steve.
Rachel got a guard to tell her that Steve was in State Prison. Lenore called Mary to come over
right away to see Alice. Pat was relieved when she received a less than gracious goodbye note from
Kurt. Alice let Russ comfort her, but rushed upstairs when Mary came over.
Rachel: [SHE LEANS OVER GERALD, HESITATES, AND THEN KISSES HIM ON THE
CHEEK] "Get well soon, Dad..."
Gerald: "You really care?"
Rachel: "You're my father."
Gerald: "I thought you visited me just so you could see Steve, but I guess I was wrong... Thanks
for coming, Rachel..."
Rachel: "Goodbye, Dad."
JUNE 25, 1974 (EP. #2516)
Tim did not like it when Janice told him Lenore excluded him from a company meeting. Tim
thought it was a good idea when Russ asked Janice to move in with Alice, as he would know who was
getting to her about Steve's business. Gil was helping Ada get ready for her stay in hospital when
Rachel came by to complain that Gil had not told her about Steve's transfer. Iris kissed Russ
affectionately when he told her how worried he was about his sister. Linda told Ada that Zack had
made her promise to take good care of the boss's wife. Gil gave Tim a hug when Ada refused to
have the baby until they started acting like father and son again.
Ada: "Now shut up and deal me another hand, or I won't play."
Gil: "No, no, you're stuck with that one."
Ada: "But you've seen it!"
Gil: "I have not." [SHE PICKS IT UP AND SHOWS IT TO HIM]
Ada: "Now, you have." [GIL GRINS AT HER AND STARTS SHUFFLING THE PACK
AGAIN]"
JUNE 26, 1974 (EP. #2517)
Alice let Janice and Tim in only when they said they had news about Steve. Alice insisted Tim call
the prison right that moment for information on Steve. He managed to get the warden to allow her
in by saying she had to discuss business matters with Steve. Liz was a bit tactless to say to Mary
that Alice might agree to see her because Alice knows she likes Steve, unlike Mary. Robert tried to
convince Lenore not to spend so much time at work. Liz told Lenore she was worried when she
could not find Alice, but Lenore phoned Janice and learned Tim had taken her to see Steve. Tim
wanted Steve to sign power of attorney over to him, but Steve liked Alice's idea better when Alice
said Jim suggested she be the one given power of attorney. Steve and Alice had an emotional
goodbye at the end of their visit.
JUNE 27, 1974 (EP. #2518)
John admitted he thought Tim was ambitious and devious, when Vic told him it was increasingly
difficult to work with him. Sam and John suspected Tim was responsible for the loss of some of
their clients. Rachel told Sam where Steve was when Sam pointed out Steve's firm and his
settlement payments to her could be in jeopardy if his associates could not get in touch with him. Pat
and John came to dinner to convince Mary and Jim they were back on track, but Mary was
despondent about Alice. Robert complained to Vic that Wally has been wondering why he does not
see his mother as often as he used to, but Lenore was annoyed when Vic tried to talk to her about
cutting back her workload.
JUNE 28, 1974 (EP. #2519)
Alice told Liz she understood her feelings while Mary did not. Mary came to the hospital to bring
flowers to Ada, who told her Alice would get over her resentment in time. Russ got a call from Liz
while in Ada's room and Mary was sure they were keeping things from her. Tim told John Steve
wants nothing to do with him and said that if he was losing clients, it was because they knew he
was more interested in his principles than in his clients. Liz told Russ she was moving in with Alice
and they worried about Mary's reaction. Alice ran out of the house when Liz's back was turned.