The next morning, Tracy sneaks out of the house to join the protest, which is halted by a police roadblock. Tracy argues with a police officer, and sparks a brawl when she hits him with her sign. Tracy escapes to the Pingletons' home, where Penny helps her hide in their fallout shelter. However, Penny's mother Prudy reports Tracy to the police before tying her daughter to her bed for "harboring a fugitive". Having been bailed out by Wilbur, Seaweed and his friends help Tracy and Penny escape. Link visits Tracy's house after hearing about the brawl, and realizes he loves her. Seaweed and Penny also acknowledge their love during the breakout.