After a late-night scene leaves Donna in wet clothes and worried about her reputation, she delivers urgent news: Gloria’s mother has agreed that Gloria will marry Stevie as his second wife. Donna begs the young marshal, Lance, to let her divorce Stevie so she won’t be trapped between them. Lance first promises he’ll keep Stevie from marrying Gloria, then refuses Donna’s request, arguing he can’t be fickle and still command the army. Donna fires back that she saved his life, forcing Lance into a pressured choice as the wedding plans move forward.