After listening to Shirley tell him about her suspicion that telephone operator Beverly Little is Melanie Shields, Neville reveals to Shirley that he is in fact the romance writer, and that his job as postman is what allows him to keep tabs on the people in the town. Hew makes his way to Marta's house looking for help for his grandparents. Terence and Marta return with the boy and attend to Gerald and Vi until Frank arrives with the ambulance. A romance quickly blossoms between Neville and Sylvia, culminating in Neville's announcement of their intention to get married-and for Neville to give up writing. Molly makes Bob a "comfortable garment" (a caftan) similar to the one she made for Brendan and has him wear it to the club. Marta invites Terence over to her house and introduces him to Dr. Bela Szollos.