7. Slow Dance

Complete story — includes the ending

A satellite plunges out of orbit and crashes into Maggie's boyfriend Rick, killing him instantly and fusing with him; Joel has to inform Maggie about Rick's death. A disgruntled wife tries to persuade Maggie to date her husband in the hope that he too will fall victim to the "curse". At Rick's funeral, his casket, complete with satellite parts sticking out, is rolled into the church, with Maggie storming out after no one can stop laughing at the sight. Joel, not wanting to believe in the curse, offers to dance with her at the bar, which leads to other couples dancing along. Holling encounters an old lady acquaintance from Nome, Alaska, which makes Shelly jealous, but Holling states that he loves her for her youth. Two men, Ron and Erick (Doug Ballard and Don McManus), are interested in purchasing a house from Maurice. As Maurice closes the deal, he is disgusted when he finds out they are a gay couple. However, he is torn when they misinterpret his hostility and raise their bid. He ends up selling, while offering suggestions for the bed and breakfast they plan to set up there.