Collinwood; A house of mystery and intrigue. Cruel occurrences have plagued those who live here through 300 years. Tonight, there are those who believe they have the means to bring the tragedy to an end. At the burned out remains of the Old Collins Mansion, they meet to discover a long hidden secret that has evaded them for so long...
Quentin Collins slowly surveyed the fire ravaged drawing room of the Old House. His mind rushed back to all the times he himself had found refuge in this remote hideaway. Then the awful realization that this was also the very room that Magda imposed the wretched curse that now seized him once again. He was shaken back to reality by the muffled sounds of voices far away. He turned and followed the sounds as they led him to the basement door. He opened the large metal door and descended the stairs. Reaching the bottom he saw Julia Hoffman and Professor Stokes. "Ahh, it's you two. So I guess Barnabas hasn't made the party yet." He said in his usual jesting manner. Julia stepped toward him and said, "No he should be along momentarily, Quentin. You remember Professor Eliot Stokes?" Quentin looked at Stokes and gave a nod of acknowledgement. Quentin then folded his hands behind his back and strolled around taking in the dank musty cellar and said, "So what new strange brew do we plan to concoct in this dreary dungeon tonight, my good doctor?" Julia's lips pursed slightly trying to overlook his attempt at dry humor and said, "I think it would be best if we wait until Barnabas arrives. I think he really should be here to tell you what we've learned." Quentin maintained a half jovial demeanor as he gave a resigned agreement to wait. The sound is heard of the big metal door opening momentarily, and then closing again. The sound of footsteps is then heard. Momentarily, Barnabas Collins descended the stairs. Professor Stokes stood pensively by, eagerly anticipating what the results of this covert gathering would reveal. Barnabas came to the center of the room and all eyes were focused on him. "I'm glad you all came." He said acknowledging all there. He then paced a few steps and said, "After long weeks of mystery, we are finally growing near to the time when we will defeat Judah Zachary." He then turned looking at them all and said, "For this night, finally, we know who he really is..."
(Three dramatic notes sound)
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Professor Stokes stood staring at Barnabas with his mouth gaped in surprise. Despite his usual calm and reserved demeanor, inside he was almost bursting with anticipation at what the next words he would hear might be. Quentin raised an eyebrow and equally awaited the news. Barnabas turned and paced a few steps, then suddenly said, "We believe that the spirit of Judah Zachary has possessed Trevor Halliburton!" Stokes face registered total dismay at the announcement. "Trevor Halliburton? I believe you mentioned he is an attorney in Collinsport. What connection would someone so far removed from the family have that Judah Zachary would choose such an unlikely vessel to inhabit?" he asked with a look of total astonishment. Barnabas quietly replied, "I must admit, Professor, that Julia and I also found the likelihood incredible. We were walking back to Collinwood after we left here this morning. We began discussing everything that has happened since our return from the past..."
(Almost dreamlike flashback)
Barnabas Collins and Julia Hoffman are walking through the woods on their way to Collinwood. "Selena said that Nick Bentine is Trevor Halliburton's partner. It doesn't make sense Julia!" Barnabas exclaimed. Julia stopped in her tracks and pondered the idea for a moment and then replied, "Barnabas! Roger Collins was almost killed by Gerald Fenton. That happened after he became Trevor Halliburton's client." Barnabas considered this for a moment and then said, "and when Joe Haskell intervened and caused him to fail in his mission, Judah had to try a different approach, so he befriended the family." Julia nodded and added, "That's why we can't reach into Gerald Fenton's psyche. Judah has erased his memory!" Barnabas looked troubled and said, "It's just too incredible Julia. We must be certain. We don't want to go after an innocent man. We must be sure it is Trevor Halliburton!" Julia paused as she tried to find ways to absolve Halliburton of any involvement. She then began slowly nodding her head side to side and said, "There is the matter of the paintings he sold you, Barnabas. Judah, being from the 17th century had no clue as to the real value of those paintings! That's why he sold them to you at such an incredible price!" Barnabas nodded positively and said, "I, being from the 18th century was in the dark as well. Selena did say that Halliburton sought for those paintings at a great price. He isn't a stupid man." A shocked look came over Julia's face and then she cautioned, "We must remember Barnabas that just as Gerard Stiles was Judah's helpless pawn, that Trevor Halliburton is equally victimized. Gerard was the original Quentin's friend. He would have never done the things he did had he not been taken over by Judah." (Present reality fades back in) "We knew we must let you know what we discovered." Barnabas concluded. Stokes remained quiet as he ruminated on this information. Quentin was slowly nodding his head and said, "That incident at the hospital with Halliburton is starting to make sense now. He thought I was the original Quentin. That's why he looked so frightened." Stokes looked truly troubled and then looked at them all suddenly and said, "I believe wisdom would dictate that we not allow him to know we have discovered his identity. Also, Miss Parker may be an unwitting ally in his cause. You should guard what you say to her Barnabas. We have no idea how strong a hold he may have over her." Barnabas looked concerned and said, "We must free her from his grasp, Professor. There must be some way we can release her from his influence!" Stokes lip protruded as he slowly nodded agreement and said, "We must not be too hasty though. She is in a strategic position to become a most useful ally. We need to find a way to turn that to our advantage without endangering the girl." Barnabas retorted, "Every moment she is under his influence she is in terrible danger!" Julia replied, "Professor Stokes is right Barnabas. Immediately pulling her away will alert him that something is wrong. We mustn't move too quickly!" Barnabas paced nervously and said, "I don't like it." Quentin placed a hand on Barnabas' shoulder and said, "From everything I've heard, it seems since she isn't a Collins, she's only being tricked into helping him get to us. As long as he thinks he has us fooled she shouldn't be in danger." Stokes agreed, "Quentin is right, Barnabas. We must plan to allow Judah Zachary to believe his Trojan Horse has been effective, while we try to discover a way to strike a defeating blow to him once and for all." (Long strain of music rises and fades)
The Admiral's Delight; a rather exclusive fine dining restaurant in
Rockport.
Trevor Halliburton and Carolyn Stoddard sit looking at the menu at a
candlelit table. The waiter approaches the table and says, "Would you wish
to see the wine list, Monsieur?" Trevor looked up at him and replied, "No,
just tell me what your best wine is?" The waiter bowed slightly and said,
"We have a very excellent Chardonnay, 1949, an excellent vintage." Trevor
nodded approval and the waiter nodded and said, "Very good Sir. An excellent
choice!" Trevor continued saying, "The lady will have the chef salad and the
lobster delight, I shall have a chef salad as well, and the surf and turf,
well done, if you please." The waiter bowed and said, "Very good indeed,
Sir! I shall return with the salads momentarily." He turned and headed off
to the kitchen. Carolyn looked around the restaurant in awe and said, "I've
been coming to Rockport at least twice a week for years and never knew this
place was here! How did you find it?" Trevor smiled and said, "A former
client actually insisted on my meeting him here to discuss business. Since
then, I've managed to find reasons to return at least twice a month."
Carolyn smiled and said, "May all your clients have as much good taste." The
waiter returned now with their goblets and wine. He pours a glass for Trevor
to sample and approve. Trevor nodded approval and the waiter served Carolyn
also then bowed and walked away leaving them alone again. Trevor raised his
glass and said, "To many more evenings just like this, to share with those
we hold dear." Carolyn blushed slightly like a girl with a high school crush
then raised her glass as well. "So, how is your Uncle Roger doing?" Carolyn's
eyes dropped a moment then she sighed and said, "He spends way too much time
just closed up in his room. His spirit seems to be completely gone. He just
stays behind that closed door moping." Trevor feigned concern and said,
"That's terrible. We must find a way to get him out of the house one
evening"
The waiter returned once again and set the chef salads before them and
turned briefly to get a small tray of various dressings. He then asked, "I
recommend the house dressing." He then waited for them to choose the
dressings of their choice. Then turned leaving the containers they chose in
case they should want more than they originally took. Carolyn looked at
Trevor and said, "I want you to know just how much I enjoy the time we spend
together. You've really been good for David too. You should hear how much he
talks about you. I think you've made a friend for life there." Trevor then
replied, "He's a good boy. " Carolyn took a bite of her salad missing the
evil gleam in Trevor's eyes. (Music fades)
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Barnabas, Julia, and Quentin look into the empty parallel time room that had taken Barnabas to that concurrently running alternate universe so many months before. "So you say Liz is willing to let you open up this part of the house to live in?" Quentin asked. Barnabas looked around the parallel time room nodding and said, "Yes, and with that doorway leading to that other time being forever sealed by the destruction of the other Collinwood, I see no reason why this room should not serve as an excellent drawing room." Julia gazed about the room and said, "What about the room where Megan was destroyed? What will you do with it?" Barnabas eyes dropped in sorrow remembering the awful thing they had to do in that room. Then with resolve he looked up and said, "The past belongs to the past. The curtains will remain open in that room at all times to let the glorious rays of the sun cleanse it of its awful darkness." Quentin paced about the room taking it all in as if trying to imagine it all cleaned up and furnished. He then turned and asked, "So, have you decided whether to close off this wing from the main house?" "Frankly, I haven't informed Elizabeth if I would accept her offer." Julia turned puzzled and said, "But you do plan to accept her offer, don't you?" Barnabas walked several paces taking in the room once more as if this final look would decide the question for him and said, "Yes. I see great potential here, and it also seems almost insulting to refuse her offer. I shall tell Willie. He was eager to set about rebuilding the Old House. This should prove to be less laborious, and more practical given our present situation. We need a base from which to battle our enemy. The Old House can wait until Judah Zachary is no longer a threat. I will tell Elizabeth of my decision. Come." The three left the room. Quentin paused for a moment and took one last look around the room, and then left, closing the door behind him.
Carolyn and Trevor exit The Admiral's Delight and pause under the canopy. "That had to be the biggest lobster I've ever eaten. I feel positively gorged!" Carolyn exclaimed her hands pressing on her stomach. Trevor blew slightly adding, "I had forgotten just how much surf and turf came with that meal. I expect I could not eat for a week and still not be hungry." Carolyn looked at Trevor quietly and said softly, "I enjoyed it very much, Trevor." She maintained her gaze on his eyes. He also looked longingly into her eyes. Slowly they moved closer and closer to each other, their eyes never leaving each others gaze. Their arms entwined as they melded into each other and their lips met. A long and passionate kiss follows. Slowly they separate still looking longingly at each other still. In an almost daze, Trevor softly says, "Well, I guess I better be getting you home. We can't have your family worrying about you." Carolyn looked dreamily into his eyes and said, "That's what I love about you. You're so considerate and thoughtful of other people's feelings." Then she stopped realizing the word she had just used. Her eyes darted away momentarily as she worried about whether she should have expressed herself using that particular word. What would Trevor think of her? He reached out taking her elbows into his hands looking deeply into her eyes and said, "It's alright. I understand completely. You see Carolyn; I'm in love with you too." A look came upon her face as if the greatest weight in the world had just been lifted off her shoulders. They gazed into each others eyes again for a long moment before once again melding into another long passionate kiss.
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Julia and Barnabas stand in the drawing room. "Mrs. Stoddard looked positively delighted when you told her you would accept her offer Barnabas." Julia exclaimed. Barnabas nodded swirling the remnants of the celebratory drink around in the glass. "Yes, I can't remember the last time I saw her so pleased about anything." He said, and then added, "Willie was delighted when I asked how he would like the job of restoring the West wing." He then turned to Julia and said, "What did I ever do to earn such devotion from Willie, Julia? I treated him so cruelly when I was imprisoned by the curse. He knows he is free to leave my employ anytime, yet he remains. I don't understand it." Julia tilted her head to one side and thoughtfully replied, "Barnabas, before Angelique afflicted you with the curse, you were a warm, kind and sensitive and caring man. Somehow, I think Willie senses the real man that was suppressed deep inside the heart of violence you once displayed. The longer he remained with you, the more you revealed the person you really are deep inside. Do you remember when you would tell us of your old servant, Ben? You weren't able to see the endearment you held for that man in your face like the rest of did. Willie knows that a deeply hurting man lived inside pushed down by the more callous and harsh man that the curse transformed you into. I remember Vicki and Carolyn telling me what Willie was like before you arrived. A brash, self centered, bully who imagined himself the womanizer, and wanted to pick a fight with every man he met. If you hadn't intervened in his life when you did, he would have likely died in bar fight one night picking on the wrong person." Barnabas pondered on this, still not feeling absolved of the guilt he felt, but then said, "Carolyn. I'm concerned that she is becoming too deeply involved with Trevor Halliburton. As Professor Stokes said, we cannot intervene lest we reveal what we know." Julia's eyes blinked and she added in a discouraging tone, "It would be useless to try, Barnabas. Do you remember how she would not listen when you tried to warn her about Jeb Hawkes? Nothing you said would dissuade her. Whatever you do to try to help her must be done in spite of her." Barnabas nodded agreement hesitantly. "Yes, to try to convince her of what we are dealing with will only alienate her. We must destroy Judah Zachary without her help.
Trevor and Carolyn stand at the edge of the beach still kissing passionately. They slowly separate and Carolyn looks into his eyes and breathlessly says, "It's so strange. I feel as if I've always known you. That one day we would meet and be drawn to each other. I didn't know who you were, but I knew you would come. I can't explain how natural this whole thing feels. I've only known you for a few weeks. But I know we were destined to be together. Does that sound silly?" Trevor gazed lovingly into her eyes and said, "No, it doesn't sound silly at all. It sounds as if you were reading my mind and speaking my words. I know exactly how you feel, because I feel the same way. But we should go now, before everybody really gets worried." Carolyn smiled and followed him back up to the parking lot. They walk to his car and Trevor opened the door for her to get in. (Camera shoots the scene in the distance as the car pulls from the space and disappears down the road. The camera pulls back slightly to reveal the silhouetted shoulder of a man who had been watching the entire series of events. Three dramatic notes sound.)
Barnabas Collins.
JONATHAN FRID
Carolyn Stoddard.
NANCY BARRETT
Julia Hoffman.
GRAYSON HALL
Quentin Collins.
DAVID SELBY
Professor Stokes.
THAYER DAVID
Trevor Halliburton/Judah Zachary.
KEITH PRENTICE
Waiter.
BRIAN STURDIVANT
Written and Directed by RUSS WILLIAMS
Story Developed and Created by ART WALLACE
Produced By PETER MINER
Associate Producer GEORGE DiCENZO
Fashions courtesy of ORBACH'S
Music composed by ROBERT COBERT
Scenic Design SY TOMASHOFF
Music Supervisor SYBIL WEINBERGER
Costume Design MOSTOLLER
Make up VINCENT LOSCALZO
Associate Producer KEN McEWEN
Assistant to the producer HARRIET ROHR
Unit Manager PATRICK PLEVEN
Technical Director J.J. LUPATKIN
Lighting Director MEL HANDELSMAN
Audio FRANK BAILEY HENRY PLIMACK
Sound Effects ED BLAINEY
Video RUDY PICCIRILLO ROSS SKIPPER
Series created by DAN CURTIS Executive Producer