Episode 219.
05-17-66
Ann Howard introduces herself to Rodney.
WA: Lee Webber is a driven man. Yesterday, he went to Doctors
Hospital to confront Ann Howard, the girl who was accused of
blinding his younger brother 17 years ago. Now, in the light
of a new day, he must consider whether he has served his own
best interests.
Intro: Lee is walking on the wharf toward the Cider Barrel cafe.
Scene 1: Lee comes in the Cider Barrel to find Ann Howard sitting at
the counter. Ann immediately says that she is late for work
and must leave. Lee imposes on her pretending to be nice.
Lee says that he owes her an apology. He hopes she will
accept. Ann says that she doesn't have a car. Lee offers to
sell her a car. One that she can afford. Ann pays and
leaves. Sandy tells Lee that it was the first time she ever
heard him apologize to anyone. Sandy tells Lee not to hurt
Ann Howard. She says that the accident was a long time ago.
Scene 2: Dr. Rossi drives over to the tavern to visit with Ada Jacks.
She pours him a cup of coffee. Rossi asks about Rita's childhood
diseases. He asks if Rita has had scarlet fever. If she had any
rashes. She admits that Rita had blotches. She asks what
the visit is about. Rossi says that he thinks that Rita had
scarlet fever. Rossi says that Rita has a faint heart
murmur.
Scene 3: Norman and Rita are eating in the Pharmacy. Norman talks
about his Scottish cook when he was a child. He suggests
that he and Rita have a picnic in the country and take a
sleeping bag. Rita says that she has never had a picnic in
the country. Norman says he used to think it was square to
be happy.
Scene 4: Allison is working in the Book Gallery and talking with
Constance. Allison says that the more she talks with Rodney
the less she feels like she knows him. Constance asks if she
and Rodney have talked about marriage. Rodney has numerous
reasons why they can't get married yet. Rodney wants to pay
back his father for the trial expenses and other things first.
Allison wants to get married away. Allison says that she is
restless. Constance says that Rodney wants to give her the
whole world.
Scene 5: Betty is preparing dinner as Julie comes to her door. Betty
insists on Julie complimenting her. Julie says that Betty
has done a simply marvelous job. She emotes well. Julie and
Betty sit and eat. Betty says that she feels very old and
very married. Julie tells Betty that Leslie Harrington has
asked her to marry him. Betty asks her mother if she has
asked Rodney's permission. Betty says that Rodney will squeal
like a stuck pig.
Scene 6: Ann Howard shows up at the Shoreline Garage and goes in to
speak with Rodney. Ann introduces herself and says that she
is looking for Lee Webber. She says that she was told that
Lee has a car for sale and that she is interested in buying
it. Rodney introduces himself and says that he heard that
she is the new therapist at the hospital. Rodney escorts her
outside and shows her the convertible. Rodney says that the
engine keeps dying. Rodney says that Lee may have worked
out the bugs. Rodney assures her that the car will be in
A-one condition when he sells it to her.
Sandy shows up and Ann leaves. Sandy says that she is
worried about Lee. Rodney allows that he is not a marriage
counselor. Sandy says that she is worried about that
woman. She says that Lee is being nice to Ann, but he
hates her. Sandy says she knows that Lee is going to do
something bad. She wants Rodney to talk to Lee. Sandy says
that she knows Lee is going to kill someone. Rodney asks Sandy
why she married Lee. Sandy says she married him because she
is afraid of him. Lee shows up and picks up a wrench in a
threatening manner and then leaves.