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Guest Stars: Kathie Browne
(Episode #167, aired May 17, 1964)



Since his engagement to Laura, Adam has secretly been building a house for her as a wedding present. His single-handed efforts cause long and unexplained absences and his complete exhaustion when he's with Laura, leave her hurt and confused. Ben continually calls on his nephew, Will to escort Laura in Adam's absence. Unwilling to betray his cousin, Will is silent about his growing feelings for Laura and remains the perfect gentleman in her presence. But when Adam misses his own engagement party and Will is asked once again to take Laura home, it becomes difficult for him to ignore the attraction he's fought for months.

Screen Capture-Will helping Laura from her carriage Screen Capture-Will telling Laura that he's received a job offer from a friend Screen Capture-Will escorting Laura home from the engagement party Screen Capture-Will realizes that trying to hide his attraction to Laura is becoming harder
Screen captures courtesy of JH


Unable to deny his feelings for Laura, Will tries to make a hasty exit from her house. But sensing his sudden mood change, Laura pleads with him to tell her what is wrong, insisting she might be able to help. Will's conscience battles with his heart and his heart wins. He kisses her. Shocked, Laura watches him turn and leave. By the time Adam returns home, Laura is thoroughly confused about her feelings for both men and the next day, she goes in search of Will to try to find an answer.


Screen Capture-Will tried to leave Laura's home with his secret in tact Screen Capture-Unable to resist, Will kisses Laura Screen Capture-Will trying to gently refuse Laura's offer of a ride home Screen Capture-Finding no alternative, Will accepts the ride
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Finding himself once again alone with Laura, tests Will's restraint. To his surprise, she asks him to kiss her again and in the aftermath of a passionate kiss, they admit their love for each other. Determined to face Adam together, they are horrified when they witness his fall from the roof of the house he's building Laura. The fall paralyzes Adam, leaving him dependent on Laura and his family. Will and Laura agree to keep their relationship a secret to avoid upsetting Adam. But watching Laura play the role of devoted fiancee to his cousin, becomes too much for Will to endure. And when the prospect of Adam walking again dims with each passing day, Will determines to leave the Ponderosa, leaving Laura and Adam free to marry.


Screen Capture-Will and Laura kiss after admitting their love for each other Screen Capture-Their love declared, the couple must now face Adam Screen Capture-Frustrated with not being able to be with Laura, Will walks out of the house Screen Capture-Unable to stand the triangle any longer, Will decides to leave the Ponderosa
Screen captures courtesy of JH


Laura discovers Will is planning to leave and confronts him, pleading with him to stay. But Will is adament that as long as Adam is in a wheelchair, they could never be happy together. In desperation, Laura tells Will that she'll always love him and they kiss an emotional goodbye. Having overheard their confession of love, Adam realizes that what he feels for Laura is not the kind of love needed for a successful marriage and later he tries to convince Will to marry Laura. Thinking Adam is only being noble, Will refuses the offer and resolves to leave the Ponderosa immediately. Watching Laura's heartbroken expression as she sees Will placing his belongings in a wagon, gives Adam the strength to get out of his wheelchair. Laura's shock at seeing Adam standing turns to joy when he tells her he no longer needs her. Realizing she's free; she rushes to Will and the happy couple ride off into the sunset together.

Screen Capture-Learning that Will is leaving, Laura confronts him and asks him to stay Screen Capture-Even though their situation is hopeless, the couple can't deny their love Screen Capture-In spite of his love for Laura, Will still plans to leave Screen Capture-Will tells Laura that he's leaving immediately
Screen captures courtesy of JH



Guy Trivia

In Triangle, the last of Guy's five appearances on Bonanza, Michael Landon and Dan Blocker only appear in one brief scene.



Is a Kiss Really...Just a Kiss?

Want to see the kiss Will and Laura share in the barn? Click on the photo below to view the animated scene. The file is just under 2,000 KB, so it might take a few moments to load. Be patient. When you view the scene, you can decide if it was worth the wait...and maybe decide the answer to the question above?

Screen Capture-Will kissing Laura
Screen captures courtesy of JH



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