Douglas Insists on Meeting Christy's New Man

Douglas insists on meeting Christy's new man, but she refuses to introduce them. Douglas remarks that Christy has never told him "no" before and asks if this man has changed her already. Christy tells Douglas she wants to talk about something, and he needs to relax and let his medication work. Douglas takes his medication, then tells Christy that they both know the time will come when the medication will be less and less effective and finally won't work at all. Christy counters that they don't know when that will be, and they have every reason to believe that it will be a long time before it does happen. Douglas replies that maybe that's part of the problem: lack of scheduled departure date. He tells Christy that she can make it easier for him and give him some peace of mind by letting her meet this man. Douglas worries about what Christy will do when he is gone, which is why he made the request that she find someone else. How will Christy take care of herself, Douglas asks. Who will nurture her, tend her emotional garden? (Anybody else besides me finding this creepy?) Christy tells Douglas that he has made her strong and she'll be fine. (That sound you heard was me choking at that.) The only painful thing, Christy says, will be living without him because she loves him. Douglas tells Christy that he loves her too, and that he will continue to love her from wherever, but the fact remains that she will be a well-to-do, young, beautiful widow, and with her emotional history, the man who is lucky enough to win her (choking again here) will have to be very strong and have her best interests at heart. That's why Douglas needs to know him. Christy tells Douglas it's not feasible right now because the man is out of town; he travels a lot. Douglas asks how Christy met the man. Christy tells Douglas they need to discuss this later because she has to go over and help Frankie with some wedding arrangements. Douglas agrees, but emphasizes that they will discuss this later and he hopes that Christy won't be too late. Christy settles Douglas with a book and a lap robe and leaves, and he does not look very happy. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.

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