Mike insists Catherine was suffering from peratonitus. Dr. Morton is equally insistent that it was just nerves and that operating on her delicate system caused Catherine to die. Dr. Bradley, the pathologist, enters. No evidence whatsoever of peratonitus. Betty comes down to breakfast reslpendant in a new dressing gown.
Rod leaves right away.
Leslie advises her to be smart and release his son. Then he, too, departs. Betty looks miserable for a second, then rings for breakfast. George and Julie are together at his new insurance practice. Leslie appears and asks for their help with Betty.