Richard quickly finds Barbara who is shocked to see that he has followed her to America – she had told her friends at the restaurant of Richard, allowing them to believe that he is a famous British writer. Embarrassed, Barbara shoos Richard away, asking him to accompany her on a photo shoot outside the town. Richard charms Barbara throughout their second day together, defending her honor when the photographer tried to seduce her. However, moments after he announced that the two of them should be married immediately he is introduced to Patterson, Barbara's boyfriend. She asks Richard, who doesn't drive, to take her car as she is leaving with Patterson – he does so regardless and finds himself surrounded by Hollywood cops. He must leave the car in an uneasy neighbourhood before returning to his hotel.