Elizabeth comes to Vicki's room as Vicki tries on her beautiful wedding dress--pure white satin with lots of lace. Vicki admits to some misgivings, but Elizabeth reassures her.
At almost the same time, Eve returns from her time traveis. Nicholas reminds her of her promise to at least pretend she cares for Adam. Nicholas is surprised when instead of arguing or coming on to him, Eve agrees readily.
Eve obeys Nicholas and pretends to like Adam, even telling him, I’ve fallen in love with you. Poor Adam is very happy as he takes her in his arms and kisses her. She reassures him that there isn’t another man. That is a good thing, Adam replies, because right now I would kill him.
Later, Adam and Eve are lounging (yes! lounging) before the fire in the drawing room, so we must assume that events have taken their natural course between these two extremely unnatural beings even though no one in Collinsport EVER has sex! In any event, Adam is extremely happy and Eve is doing a really good job of pretending.
Vicki tells Elizabeth that she'll carry roses--because they're Peter's favorite. She freezes, but Elizabeth gently tells her that soon she'll forget all about the past.
Nicholas returns to his home, where Adam greets him with the news that Eve loves him (A.)! Did you have anything to do with this? Adam asks, prepared to be grateful. Nicholas replies ruefully, My powers have no control over human emotions. Adam asks if they can leave, and Nicholas says the usual “soon, soon.” Adam is so happy that he doesn’t notice he’s getting the same old answer.
Vicki returns from somewhere to find a pile of wedding gifts. I didn’t expect so many, our humble heroine marvels. With a fond smile, Elizabeth tells her, It’s a sign of how many people wish you well. Vicki has a moment of happiness when she unwraps what turns out to be a necklace belonging to one of her teachers at the orphanage. Vicki always admired the necklace and the teacher (Miss Norris) used to let her wear it for special occasions, so she’s touched that Miss Norris actually gave it to her (we can assume it doesn’t have any charms on it). But her happiness turns to dread and fear when she opens a large package that turns out to be--yes, the Collins family history, the very book she took with her when she went back in time to 1795, and which remained there after she returned to the present. A card is tucked inside, inscribed with one word: “Peter”....
