The sudden news of Abbey's Bank going bankrupt is a huge shock to Matthew's already fragile heart, and it kills him instantly. Marilla is seen performing present-day CPR on Matthew, but to no avail. Everyone in Avonlea goes to Green Gables to mourn, but Anne is the only one unable to cry. The two who cared for Matthew the most seek comfort from each other, as no other person had loved Matthew as profoundly as they did. While crying together, Marilla tells Anne how happy she has been since Anne came to Green Gables, and how it would've been intolerable if she'd had to go through this alone.