Thorn Birds - Beach scene

From the 1983 miniseries. Here, Meggie and Ralph finally get together.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• thorn
• birds
• meggie
• ralph
• beach
• richard
• chamberlain
• rachel
• ward
• romance

[issyvoo2]

He's still gorgeous. His being gay doesn't change that.

[CurvesRsexy08]

"Help me get FREE of this!"

so much more meaning behind this

[cherrypop1771]

Is Meggie crying in despair over her failing marriage or the fact she will never have a future with Ralph due to his vocation?

[cherrypop1771]

@Caitlin232323

Thanks for clearing that up. But why did he lie to the guy and say he was her husband , or at least correct him? Did he think meggie would reject him if the guy stated your friend Father Ralph is here.

[Caitlin232323]

@cherrypop1771 In the book, when he shows up she thinks its because he has finally decided to be with her. He quickly realizes that by coming there he gave her the wrong impression because, like you said, his real reason for coming had been to just see her. He is saying "forgive me" for giving her the wrong idea. But then as she gets angry and starts to run away he loses himself and they end up in bed anyway.

[cherrypop1771]

@Cybele1986

I never read the book, but those who have state he planned to sleep on her couch. He brought a suitcase. What does he mean by forgive me? I think he was planning to have sex.

[cherrypop1771]

@queenastilon

Believe me Ralph is not being raped! That is a trip where she pulls him on the sand though. RC stated rolling around in the sand is ucomfortable, but it looks good on film.

[cherrypop1771]

@laminage

I didn't know that. My gosh before you know it, ROOTS will be 40 and the Thorn Birds will be 30. I'm getting old. Levar seems like a nice guy too. I use to like Reading Rainbow. Just caught the DH clip where Richard starred as Lynette's gay stepdad. I scene was cute.

[cherrypop1771]

@greedygretch

True . Both they and nuns are only human. They should be allowed to date and marry. Orthodox Christians can marry i believe.

[cherrypop1771]

@cherrypop1771

I meant if Rachel was into older men.

[cherrypop1771]

@sondano

In an interview, he did mention he enjoyed kissing Rachel. There was a big age difference, 23 years I think. If he was hetero, and she did not fall for Bryan, maybe they could have dated if he was into older men. I read she was uncomfortable doing love scenes. She was a newbie back then, i'm sure RC helped her to relax during filming. He seems like a nice guy.

[2011lamb]

Why did Ralph wait until after she got married to get her into bed? It triples his sin big time?!