G
Fueled by ethnic prejudice and the struggle for neighborhood dominance, two gangs [The Jets and The Sharks] are in constant conflict.
H
Tony leaves the dance dreaming about Maria. He searches for Maria, calling out her name.
I
Tony crawls through Maria's window and confesses he has killed Bernardo. At first, Maria is upset with him, but when Tony tells Maria he is planning on turning himself into the police, she begs him to stay with her.Maria and Tony dream together of running away to a better place.
J
During the dance, Maria and Tony meet, fall in love at first sight, and dance.
K
Riff (a Jet) plans to challenge Bernardo (a Shark) to a rumble at a community dance that evening.
L
The two gangs gather under the highway for the fight. Tony has promised Maria he will try to stop the violence. When he tries to do so, the fight begins.
M
At the dance, the feud continues, but non-violently, due to the presence of the police. The two gangs remain separated.