[Linda falters at Grainne's words--and the emotions behind them. it's easy to get used to a children's story and no longer think about the meaning of it, but she knows that Grainne is absolutely right. not to mention the way the villagers quickly take Gaston's side is nothing short of sick to her, as well]

Yeah, they were being treated like that... But no matter how bad things are, there are always good people out there who will do their best to help. [her tone is firm; she truly believes that] In this case, Chip, the little teacup, had stowed away with Belle when she left the castle. And he was small enough to get out of their prison and smart enough to find a way to free them. So with Chip in tow, Belle and her father rushed back to the castle.

Meanwhile the Beast and Gaston were fighting on the roof. And at the sight of Belle coming to help him, the Beast got his resolve back and easily fended off Gaston. But the Beast had changed since he'd met Belle, and he wasn't a selfish man anymore. He spared Gaston's life, ordering him to leave, and went to meet Belle. Gaston, though, was too awful of a man to let that be the end of it. He came up behind the Beast, stabbing him--a move that cost Gaston his life. [her expression is dark] He slipped and fell from the castle to his death.

But the Beast's wound was bad, and he was dying in Belle's arms. By then, Belle knew exactly how much she loved him. She cried over him, telling him so--at the very last second before the curse became permanent. [Linda breaks out in a smile as she comes to the happy end of the story at last] And then it was broken, restoring the Beast's life and turning him back into a human prince. Overjoyed, Belle kissed him, and everyone and everything in the castle transformed, too, turning back into what--and who--they'd been originally. And from that day forward, Belle and the former Beast were able to live together happily ever after. And... [she pauses, smiling widely] That's the end.