The friendship between Vivian, Peder and young Barnum is flourishing, and Barnum has never been happier. As it were, Barnum has quite the pitching arm, and when Arnold rents Bislet stadium to teach the lads how to throw the discus, Fred's accuracy is more precise than Arnold ever could have imagined. The discus hits Arnold in the head, killing him instantly. Adult Barnum and Vivian receive a pleasant surprise, but simultaneously their relationship is ridden with dishonesty.