Book 3, Part 7 Summary

Allison reflects on her time with Brad. At his country cottage, they made love and had a wonderful time. As they make their way back to New York, however, Brad makes the casual comment that he's married with children and that he thought she knew. Back in her apartment, Allison confesses to Steve that Brad is married. Steve asks whether she's okay, but Allison coldly tells her she's fine, not responding when Steve tells her Constance called for her. The next day, Allison sees the headline about Selena and decided to go home.

A few days after being back in Peyton Place, Allison decides to return to New York and writes notes to Brad and to Steve to tell them. She is surprised to learn that she's able to write Brad's name on the envelope very calmly. "It is done, she...