At the hotel Freddie becomes furious with Harper when he discovers that Florence and Anatoly are staying there also. Harper gets Freddie to channel his anger into shaping up for the match (No Contest).

Florence learns that Anatoly's wife, Svetlana, is in Budapest. Anatoly allays her fears, assuring her of his love. Later he visits Svetlana at her hotel. He is torn between love for Florence and compassion for his wife (You and I). Molokov tells Anatoly of the hardships that are being imposed upon Svetlana and other members of his family who are left to suffer the shame of his defection.

At the match Freddie is beating an emotionally torn Anatoly. Outside of the arena Harper and Molokov discover that at times opposing sides can help each other out. The Soviets would like Anatoly back. What can they offer in return? Molokov gives Harper an envelope with information about Florence's father. Perhaps some sort of trade can be arranged? Harper is only too eager to help.

At dinner Anatoly tells Harper and Florence he is exhausted and needs a week to rest. Florence doubts that Freddie would consent but agrees to try to convince him. Svetlana and Molokov enter the restaurant. After they are introduced, an embarrassed Florence asks to be excused. Svetlana finds her on the terrace. They discover they share a great deal in common. Both of them seem destined to fail the man they love (I Know Him So Well).

Interrupting a television interview, Florence asks Freddie for the break in the match. He spitefully refuses, and she leaves. In front of the hot lights of the cameras Freddie breaks down and reveals what has made him the turbulent soul that he is (Pity the Child).