The Lovebirds

Originally Aired: March 3, 1949 Suspense #330, "The Lovebirds," Martha has reached her breaking point after seven long years of marriage to her ailing husband Sam. While everyone in their small town admires them as the perfect couple, calling them "the Lovebirds," Martha harbors a dark secret: she has been waiting for Sam to die so she can inherit his money and escape to the exotic destinations she secretly dreams about. When guests discover her hidden collection of travel folders during their anniversary party, and the doctor declares that travel is "out of the question" for Sam's fragile health, Martha realizes she can no longer endure her role as the devoted caretaker. That night, when Sam asks for help reading the directions on his new sleeping pills because he cannot find his glasses, Martha sees her opportunity. She deliberately gives him false information about the dosage, telling him to take six pills instead of two. As the clock strikes through the early morning hours, Martha waits downstairs before finally going to Sam's bedroom to check if her plan has succeeded.