Mike becomes mad when he learns that Steven will serve as Lee's attorney. Lee agrees to do whatever Steven tells him to. Allison secretly leaves the hospital. Betty feels that Steven is only helping Lee to eventually upset Martin Peyton. She and Steven later notice Allison wandering on the street. She is thinking of all the horrible things that have happened the last year. Lee confronts her, saying that Peyton Place is awaiting a lot of dark nights and that she should hide.