Henry begins living with Camilla, which drives Charles further into alcoholism. When Charles is arrested in a drunk-driving incident with Henry's car, Henry fears Charles will let slip their secret to the police, while Charles fears that Henry may kill him to keep his silence. After this incident, Charles barges into Camilla and Henry's hotel room and tries to kill Henry with Francis's gun. In the struggle, Charles accidentally shoots Richard in the abdomen. The innkeeper, hearing the commotion, forces his way into the room. To protect the rest of the group and keep their secrets hidden, Henry kisses Camilla farewell and shoots himself. The police report concludes that, in a suicidal fit, Henry inadvertently shot Richard.