Chance says the more the merrier. At dinner, however, it is clear that Veronica actually has a crush on Chance. While Mikey is helping Mrs. Chance in the kitchen, Veronica makes a pass at the chancellor. As Mikey and Mrs. Chance enter, everyone is caught in a compromising situation. Chance runs from the room, as does Mikey.
Chance tries to explain.
Veronica runs out of the house. Chance is left in a very difficult situation. Everything is resolved with a foo d fight. Mikey is facing the eve of his 18th birthday and is sad about being an orphan. Despondent, he sits on the top of the Bell Tower contemplating what to do next.