MARCH 17, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,366)
Laurie's constant crying irritates Barney, who warns Mona to shut her up, or else he will. Sweetly, Mona tries to reason with Laurie, but it does no good. Laurie screams that Barney and Mona are no better than the kidnapers, and her father Mike Karr will see that they all rot in prison. Furious, Barney looms over Laurie with fists of rage. Mona barely stops him from striking Laurie. After a call from Bill, Mike and Nancy realize they had invited the Marceaus for dinner. Nancy admits that she won't be able to get through dinner without breaking down. Mike convinces her that she has no choice. Nancy wonders who told Barrington that Mike had the "doctor list," then realizes Mike should warn Ron about Barrington's criminal activity. Then, Nancy arrives at the unthinkable conclusion that Ron might be in cahoots with Barrington, which would devastate Nancy's sister Cookie. Mike is forced to admit that Ron stole the list from Barrington and is working in cooperation with the crime commission. When Martha and Bill arrive, Martha immediately notices Nancy's uneasiness. Mike lies that Laurie took an emergency trip to California, as she has to take a college entrance exam in Los Angeles. With talk of Laurie, Nancy bursts into tears and excuses herself from the room. Back at the cabin, Laurie talks sweetly to Barney, reminding him that he and Mona haven't really committed a crime. If they leave her tied up, though, they'll be kidnapers, too... and some kidnapers get the death penalty. Barney believes Laurie, and after extracting a promise that she won't try to escape, Barney removes the ropes from her hands.

MARCH 19, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,368)
Lydia rearranges furniture in the Capice home and tells Calvin that she'll see to it that Louise becomes dependent on her. Calvin states that she could make Louise very happy by admitting that Phil briefly opened his eyes and may be coming out of the coma. Angry, Lydia warns Calvin that he must never tell anyone what he saw, adding that Louise might fire them and move Phil to a medical facility. When Louise sees the rearranged furniture, she immediately hates it, saying that they enjoy a status quo at Orchard Hill. Lydia responds that she was only thinking of Louise and trying to make Phil's room cheerier. Lydia's subtle guilt-trip manipulates Louise into agreeing she'll get used to it. Playing the concerned confidante, Lydia asks if Louise has seen Mike or Nicole. Louise, eager to gossip, admits that she had lunch with Nicole, and confides to Lydia that Nicole talked incessantly about her admiration for Mike. Lydia casually remarks that Nancy must know by now that Mike didn't buy the fur coat as a anniversary gift. Then, Lydia reminds Louise that Nancy called her a vicious liar. Lydia's cleverly subtle-yet-loaded remarks goad Louise into paying a call on Nancy. Winston catches Calvin going through Winston's dresser drawers and threatens to call the police. Calvin claims innocence, begging Winston not to involve the police. Winston agrees if Calvin promises to leave Orchard Hill immediately. When Calvin refuses, Winston goes to Louise and Lydia with accusations against Calvin. Louise doesn't believe that Calvin's athief. Lydia slaps Calvin hard across the face, telling him that she won't work with a thief. But, Lydia manages to skillfully manipulate Louise by agreeing Calvin should be dismissed, even if he is indispensable to Phil's full recovery. Brimming with emotion for Phil, Louise declares Phil should have the best care, so she'll give Calvin another chance. Winston is stunned and infuriated that Lydia has manipulated Louise again.

MARCH 21, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,370)
After dinner, Ron and Cookie visit Mike and Nancy. In the privacy of Mike's study, Ro begs Mike to tell him what's going on with Travis and the canceled D.C. trip. Mike avoids the issue. Ron pleads that he's between a rock and hard place since he has to spy on Mike for Barrington, and on Barrington for Mike. Unable to stand Ron's badgering, Mike tells Ron that they were wrong-- the ledger contained names of legitimate businessmen. Shocked into disbelief, Ron concludes that Mike has been bought by Barrington, too. Cookie notes Nancy's sad, distracted behavior, but Nancy lies that she's just sad about Mike and Laurie both going away. Cookie speculates that the real reason for Nancy's unhappiness is the fact that Nancy won't confront Mike about Nicole's fur coat. At the cabin, Barney shows Mona the gun Barrington gave him. While Laurie pretends to sleep, Mona and Barney argue about keeping the gun. Barney puts it in a drawer and then lies down. Laurie bides her time until both Barney and Mona nod off. Quietly, Laurie slips out of bed and eases over to the drawer. She carefully removes the gun. Barney and Mona jolt awake, as Laurie whirls around, aiming the weapon atthem.

MARCH 25, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,372)
Barrington assures Ben Travis that Mona and Barney are taking good care of Laurie,and she's under control. Travis reminds him ominously that the couple may have to do more than just watch Laurie. Nicole daydreams about Mike and his relationship with Nancy. Nicole wonders why she's attracted to Mike and a boring town like Monticello. Travis arrives and has a heart-to-heart with Nicole about Mike. Travis states that a man with Mike's abilities is only hindered by a woman like Nancy. Furthermore, Travis encourages Nicole to go after Mike, if she really wants him. Nicole is startled by Travis'sudden change in attitude. When Ron says that he and Cookie will be married on April 11th, Barrington informs Ron that it will be a one-day affair, since there's plenty of work to be done with Mike Karr. Barrington eases Ron's curious gaze by admitting that Laurie Karr has been kidnaped and will not be returned until all the loan shark doctors are outof the country. Ron is stunned. Barrington further states that Ron will watch Karr's every move, and if he refuses, Barrington will tell everyone that Ron was responsible for Phil Capice's near-fatal beating!

MARCH 27, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,374)
Calvin sweet-talks Vivian into preparing a sirloin steak for lunch. Lydia catches Calvin eating the steak and warns Vivian to watch her step. After Vivian leaves, Lydia chastises Calvin about the incident with Winston. She says that Calvin's a petty thief who wastes his time worrying about pennies when they're sitting on a pot of gold. Calvin again broaches the subject of Lydia's son, whom Calvin says also eats steak for lunch.Lydia angrily warns Calvin not to mention her son again. Lunching with Nicole, Louise insinuates that Mike bought Nicole her fur coat because they're having an affair. Regarding the comment as a personal affront, Nicole gets angry and insists that her father Ben Travis bought the coat after Mike declined it for Nancy's anniversary present. Louise presses Nicole about her feelings for Mike, but Nicole won't play Louise's game.Nicole states that her feelings for Mike are none of Louise's business, but adds that Mike might love her and not know it yet. After weeks with friends, Sara-Louise arrives home and encounters Calvin. Calvin disarms Sara-Louise with clever charm. Flustered and infatuated with an older man's attention, she attempts to act sophisticated,but Calvin realizes it's just an act. Calvin tells Sara-Louise about his unhappy childhood and petty thievery as a teenager, while she counters with stories about her childhood in Swiss boarding schools. The sexual tension between the two is apparent,as Sara-Louise wants to see the tattoo on Calvin's bicep. She is alternately frightened and curious.

MARCH 31, 1969 (EPISODE # 3,376)
The Edge of Night pre-empted for special programming. Episode # 3,376 was pretaped for airing Tuesday, April 1, 1969.

APRIL 1, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,376)
Mike pleads with Ron to query Barrington regarding Laurie's location. Ron insisted that Barrington would find questions suspicious. Mike suggested that Ron appeal to Barrington's ego. Ron reluctantly agreed to give Mike's suggestion a try. Embittered, Nancy blames Ron for Laurie's kidnapping and fears that if Ron asks too many questions, Barrington might get nervous and harm Laurie. Mike assures Nancy it's their only chance to get Laurie home safely. Suddenly, Nancy realizes Mike thinks Laurie may be killed even if they operate fully. At the shack, Laurie discusses her future with Mona, but speaks of it in the past tense. When Mona asks why, Laurie bluntly states they'll never let go alive. Mona insists she and Barney won't harm her, though Mona privately shares Laurie's fear.

APRIL 2, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,377)
Travis asks Barrington about Laurie's condition and the Wests' performance. Barrington says Laurie is well and Barney and Mona are performing their job quite capably. When Travis asks about Ron, though, Barrington is forced to admit he told Ron about Laurie's kidnapping. Travis is furious, insisting that Ron cannot be trusted. Barrington replies he knows Ron inside-out, and Ron won't betray them because if he does, everyone will find out Ron was responsible for Phil's near-fatal beating. Ron and Cookie have a tense lunch. Cookie wonders if she's pressured Ron into a quick marriage. Ron assures her that he loves her. When the conversation turns to Barrington, Ron becomes evasive. Ron and Cookie spot Liz Prentiss and Vic Lamont dining together. Liz recounts her marriage to Steve, claiming that it ended the day Steve testified at Julie Jamison's trial. Liz says Steve confessed on the witness stand to having a deep resentment of Liz, her father Orin, and all they represent. She tells Vic she wants a very fast divorce. Vic questions her further, implying that Liz might want to rid herself of Steve because she has someone else on her mind. Liz states flatly that she's not involved with anyone. Travis isn't convinced of Ron's loyalty and warns Barrington that if Ron starts asking questions about Laurie's whereabouts, they'll have to do something about him. Later, Ron visits Barrington and asks quite bluntly if Barrington will tell him where Laurie is.

APRIL 4, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,379)
Sara-Louise admits that she's been running away from the reality of Phil's condition situation by staying with friends. Louise is delighted when Sara-Louise vows to spend more time at home. However, Louise doesn't notice her daughter is obviously more interested in Calvin than Phil. Calvin affects a more serious tone with Sara-Louise sympathizing about Phil's condition and assuring her he's more than just a guy out for kicks. Lydia convinces Louise they need a comfortable recliner in Phil's room, arguing it's not just for her comfort, but Winston's as well. Louise gives Lydia carte blanche to order whatever she likes for house and charge it to Louise's account. Louise question Lydia about her family in California. Lydia stiffens, claiming that she doesn't remember mentioning her family to Louise. Louise admits she overheard Calvin and Lydia discussing it. Lydia gives Louise a vague description of sister Rhoda. When Louise wants to know if Lydia has children, Lydia avoids the question by leaving room to call the department store. Alone with Phil, Louise tells her unconscious husband that she longer feels any sympathy for other people. In fact, she feels nothing but hatred for Mike Karr. During Louise's emotional outburst of anger, Phil opens his eyes. Lydia catches Calvin asking Sara-Louise for a movie date. Lydia demands Calvin leave Sara-Louise alone. Calvin broods at her warning. Lydia returns to the sick room and is horrified to see Phil's open eyes. Louise notes Lydia's strange look, then turns to stare straight into Phil's eyes.

APRIL 8, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,381)
Barrington thinks Ron won't fall into Travis' trap, but Travis says if Ron does, he will have to be killed. Barrington reveals the spot he described to Ron would have been a good one in which to keep Laurie. In fact, Barrington has a lodge near the gardener's shack, and he suggests Travis accompany him there. Laurie gets the phone and calls the police, but Mona stops Laurie before she can reveal her identity. Mona and Laurie fight, with Mona insisting that Barney would harm Laurie if he knew what she did. At that moment, Barney walks in and hears part of the conversation. Fearing for Laurie's safety, Mona tries to cover, but Laurie boldly admits she called the police. Furious, Barney vows Laurie will not only be bound and gagged, they might drug her, too. Mike reveals to Nancy that Ron got Laurie's location out of Barrington. Mike and Ron find Raintree on a map, about 30 miles outside Monticello. Ron implores them to tell Bill, but Nancy bristles at the idea, crying that Laurie will be killed at the first sign of police. When Mike suggests the police can be dispatched quietly, Nancy argues that Barrington might have a crooked cop planted at police headquarters. Unable to deny her theory, Mike and Ron realize they must act alone.

APRIL 10, 1969 (EPISODE# 3,383)
Ron once again begs Mike to involve the police, but Mike cannot go against Nancy's wishes. Ron reminds Mike they might get killed attempting to rescue Laurie, while Cookie waits for Ron at City Hall. Mike tells Ron he can drop out of the plan if he feels he must. Ron insists he'll help Mike. Cookie confides to Nancy about meeting Nicole at McGrath's with Martha. Cookie says Martha was impressed with Nicole, but Cookie reminds Nancy that Martha doesn't know anything about Ms. Travis. Nancy is preoccupied, constantly glancing at the study where Mike and Ron are conferring. Overwhelmed with curiosity about their plans, Nancy heads for the study but faints at the door. Cookie is frantic about Nancy's condition, though Nancy insists she's simply exhausted from a sudden bout of insomnia. As Cookie and Ron leave, Mike and Nancy worry about what will happen tomorrow.