A ray of hope has come to Collinwood as a cure for the horrible plague that Judah Zachary imposed upon the house has arrived. (Camera shows the face of Dr. Simpson for an instant.) But the doctor has been confined in a locked room, unable to administer the first round of treatments as the possessed Trevor Halliburton now returns to an attic room to complete his unfinished business...
Camera opens on the inside of a closed attic door. The door opens, Trevor Halliburton rushes in with a determined look on his face. He comes to a second door and opens it. He starts to speak, but notices that no one is there. Looking about the room he calls out, "Adam, Selena, where are you?" He pauses for a moment but hears no reply. With a disgusted expression on his face, he moves forward through the stacked trunks, boxes, and assorted other items stashed away there. "I told him to stay right here. Where could he have gone?" Trevor said in frustration. He rounds a corner and is shocked at the sight he sees. Camera reveals an unconscious Adam, lying face down on the floor. (Two dramatic notes sound.) Trevor rushes over to Adam and kneels down. He shakes Adam, and calls out, "Adam, get up!" Adam moans and stirs for a moment, and then rises to a seated position and rubs the back of his head. Trevor notices him rubbing his head and demands, "What happened?" Looking dazed and confused, Adam then rose to his feet still rubbing his head and replied, "I don't know. I was standing here with Selena waiting for you to return and I felt somebody hit me from behind. That's the last thing I remember." An exasperated look crosses Trevor's face as he growls out the name that is foremost in his mind, "Barnabas Collins!" (Dramatic music rolls out.)
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Scene opens on a set of double doors. They open and Barnabas and Selena enter. "Where is this place, Barnabas?" Barnabas closed the door behind them and said, "It used to belong to a friend of mine; a doctor. It's the only place I could think of that Judah would never think of to look for you." Selena looked at him with a look of curiosity and replied, "You said it used to belong to a friend, where is he now?" Barnabas' eyes lowered as he said, "He's dead." Selena was saddened at the thought of his friend dying. It was really nice of him to leave you this house. Why didn't you move here when the Old House was destroyed? It could have saved you a lot of time and money remodeling the East wing of Collinwood!" Barnabas then said, "He didn't exactly leave the house to me. I simply administer his estate. We had hoped some relative or heir would appear for us to release it to, but none ever came." Selena looked at him and said, "You said we." Barnabas then nodded and said, "Yes, Julia Hoffman also co-administers the estate. She knew him even before I. We all worked together very closely just before his death. He was a brilliant man. If he were here, he could perhaps find a way to help reverse this aging process Judah has placed on me." Selena seemed amazed at his statements and quizzed, "Reverse your aging process? How could a mere man do such a thing?" Barnabas then said, "As I said before, he was a brilliant man. He helped me immeasurably to overcome an earlier illness that almost destroyed me?" Selena looked at him silently and swallowed hard, then pursed her lips a moment and asked, "Your vampirism?" (Two low dramatic notes sound.) Barnabas looked completely stunned at her statement and struggled to find something to say. He looked at her oddly and replied, "Vampirism, whatever gave you that odd notion?" Selena looked at Barnabas lovingly and approached him. She took his hands in hers and said, "It's alright Barnabas. I told you in the basement of the Old House that I knew everything. That wasn't exactly the truth. The woman that led me to Professor Stokes' house did tell me that you were from a past century. She didn't tell me how you managed to live from then until now. Judah was the one who told me what you were. He told Adam too." Barnabas' eyes dropped as he turned away from her in remorse that she had to learn of his origin. Selena sensed his discomfort and walked around to face him again. She looked lovingly into his eyes and said, "It's alright Barnabas. It doesn't change the way I feel about you." There is a long silent pause as they look into each others eyes. Then tenderly she says, "I love you, Barnabas." Her eyes pleaded with him to take her into his arms. The two meld into each other in an embrace. They kiss passionately as camera fades to black. (Transition music rises.)
Trevor Halliburton enters the main bedroom hallway and approaches the room where he locked Dr. Simpson. He fishes the key out of his jacket pocket and inserts it into the door. He opens it and a shocked and angry Dr. Simpson charges out of the room challenging him. "What is the meaning of this madness, Mr. Halliburton?" Trevor looks at him and says, "You're right, of course Doctor. I'm afraid I haven't been myself lately? The others have said I've been responsible for some very odd behavior as of late. Some of the things they say I've done have defy all reason, I'm afraid." Dr. Simpson looked at him with a strange uneasiness and then said, "So, now that you are obviously in full control of your sensibilities, if you don't mind, I should like to administer the first of the treatments to the remainder of the family." Trevor smiled and said, "Of course, Doctor, they are beyond that doorway at the end of the hall. They felt that if they were infected with something dreadful they should confine it to the remotest parts of the house. You'll find them on the first door on the left after you enter the second corridor." Dr. Simpson looked at him curiously and asked, "You don't plan to accompany me?" Trevor replied, "I'll be along in just a moment Doctor. I'm just going to get some aspirin and water for my headache. I won't be long." Dr. Simpson again looked at him strangely, but then nodded acknowledgement and turned toward the door Trevor had indicated earlier. Trevor entered his and Carolyn's room and closed the door. Dr. Simpson looked at the closed door with great puzzlement. After a brief pause, he moved toward the door at the end of the hall. As he opens the door he again turns to look at Trevor's closed door with great suspicion. He then turns and goes on in closing the door behind him. The scene cuts to Trevor's bedroom. He picks up Dr. Simpson's hat which he had brought from downstairs. He pulls the Devil's Mark amulet from his pocket and places it against the inner band of the hat and says, "Dr. Thaddeus Simpson... You will hear my voice, and you will respond... You will hear my words, and you shall obey!" Scene switches to Dr. Simpson walking down the dark corridor looking about in disbelief. His thoughts are heard aloud. "Why have they confined themselves to such an unsanitary location? Don't they realize such conditions may only further weaken their recuperative powers?" He reaches for the doorknob to the room where the family is confined. Just short of touching it, he freezes in his steps. The scene returns to Trevor still holding the amulet inside the band of the hat. "You will now turn and meet Trevor Halliburton where you left him. You will remember that you administered the drugs as you came to do. You will inform the sheriff that the serum is not having the intended effect and that the quarantine must continue! You will also not remember having been locked in the children's room. You will now come! Come!" Trevor's eyes are glazed with a look of pure evil. He then walks back to the bedroom door leaving the hat on the chest of drawers by the door. As he steps into the hall the door to the west wing opens and Dr. Simpson emerged. "Well now, how are the patients doing, good doctor?" Trevor asked as the Dr. approached. The doctor looked at him with great disappointment and said, "It's not good I'm afraid. The serum isn't having the same effect it had on me." Trevor looked disappointed and asked, "Well you did say a single injection wouldn't be sufficient didn't you? I seem to recall you saying a series of treatments would be required." The doctor looked at him and nodded agreement and said, "That's true, but within a half hour of the first treatment I received there was a significant reduction in the swelling of the lymph glands. I waited a full hour and there was no change in their condition. I'm afraid we may have to formulate a whole new compound. I must return to the lab immediately. Time is of the essence! I can't help wondering how they've managed to survive this long." Trevor feigned concern and said, "By all means, Doctor. I'll see you to the door." Dr. Simpson heads out leaving Trevor standing still long enough for the camera to catch his look of deep satisfaction. He reaches into the bedroom and gets the doctor's hat and places it behind his back. Camera fades and dramatic music rolls as he seeks to catch up with the doctor.
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Selena paces the floor of Dr. Lang's living room looking deeply concerned. Her thoughts are heard aloud by the viewer. "Why did Barnabas have to leave again? I'm so afraid harm will come to him. He wouldn't even tell me where he was going!" She walks to the front window and looks out as her thoughts continue, "I'm so afraid he'll try to return to Collinwood! He is no match for Judah! Especially in his present condition!" She turns away from the window looking worried and paced about the room nervously wringing her hands. She then stops and looks toward the ceiling and cries out, "Where are you, Barnabas? Where?" The scene cuts to the front porch of the Old House. Barnabas approaches the front door and takes a key from his pocket. Camera two reveals the drawing room inside the house. An exasperated Quentin paces in front of the fireplace. He hears the front door being tampered with and quickly grabs a poker from beside the fireplace. He raises it and treads toward the front doors carefully. The door is heard opening. Quentin now stands beside the desk in the drawing room. He swings back hard ready to strike whoever enters until he sees Barnabas. He breathes a sigh of relief and lowers the poker. "Barnabas!" he says looking to see if anyone is with him. "I am alone, Quentin." Quentin nods acknowledgement and says, "Barnabas, there's something you should know. Willie Loomis is missing. We tried to get into Collinwood through an old cave under Widow's Hill. Willie fell into a pit and..." "Willie is fine, Quentin." Barnabas interrupted. A look of dismay crossed Quentin's face as he looked at Barnabas waiting to hear more. Barnabas then asked, "So Willie has not returned here?" Quentin now resumed his look of concern as he says, "I don't understand." Barnabas turned and said, "Willie managed to escape from the pit through a hidden passage at the bottom of the pit. He was instructed to take Julia and Mrs. Johnson to the hospital for treatment. I suppose they are still there." Quentin then continued, "After I couldn't find Willie, I took the second passage and it led to big wood and metal shelf or cabinet that was supposed to open to the wine cellar, but the shelf wouldn't budge, so I came back here to try to think of another way to get in." Barnabas' eyes lowered as he said, "I secured the entrance after Willie took Julia and Mrs. Johnson out. They were hesitant to leave without me and I blocked it to prevent them from returning. You are not safe here, Quentin. I came here to make sure that Willie did not bring the others back here. Do you have the other key, Quentin?" Curiously, Quentin replied, "Yes, why?" "Good! We will leave here now. The door shall be securely locked so they cannot return here. I will give you direction how to get to a safe place that neither Judah Zachary or Trevor Halliburton know anything about!" Quentin cocked his head to one side and asked, "And just where are you going?" Barnabas looked at him and paused a brief moment, and then said, "I must return to Collinwood! Elizabeth, Roger and the rest are still in danger!" Quentin grabbed his jacket off the chair and grabbed the flashlight as well and then said, "Fine, let's go! But if you think I'm going to let you return to Collinwood alone..." Barnabas then interrupted, "Please Quentin! Selena is all alone! Someone should be there to..." This time it was Quentin who interrupted saying, "They are my family too, Barnabas! I'm just as concerned as you are about their safety! Selena is a big girl, I'm sure she can take care of herself. Besides, you already said Judah knows nothing about where she is." Barnabas sighed, realizing he was not going to convince Quentin to do as he asked. "Fine, let us go. It is almost nightfall." The two of them depart as camera fades and transition music rises.
Trevor and Dr. Simpson descend the stairs in the foyer at Collinwood. They walk to the door and Dr. Simpson pauses. He looks at Trevor and says, "I will try to return as soon as I can derive a new cure. This one came all the way from Atlanta. They may have to be involved in the substitute as well. It could be days before a new serum arrives. I only hope that isn't too late!" "As do I, good Doctor. You may want to consult the writings of Dr. Carlotta Minor. I understand she has written much on rare diseases." Dr. Simpson looked surprised and said, "I don't believe I've ever heard of Dr. Minor!" He then said, "I had no idea you were interested in the medical arts, Mr. Halliburton!" Trevor then smiled and said, "I had a choice of studying either medicine, or the law. I decided on the latter, I'm afraid!" Dr. Simpson then nodded saying, "I see. Well, good day to you, Mr. Halliburton." He then opened the door and prepared to depart. Trevor looks outside and does not see the deputy who was there before. "Where is the deputy?" He asked with a tone of concern. Dr. Simpson then said, "Oh, well we were so sure that the serum was the solution to the problem, so the local authorities lifted the quarantine." A look of horror crosses Trevor's face as he said, "You will inform them other wise won't you?" Dr. Simpson nosed, "Of course. He then looks puzzled and asks, "Why do I somehow get the feeling I'm forgetting something?" Trevor then says, "Ah, your hat, Doctor!" He craftily slips out of view cradling the hat out of sight and pretends to retrieve it from the hat rack. "Of course, thank you Mr. Halliburton." Dr. Simpson said with a smile. He places it on his head and departs. Trevor then closes the door as a look of great concern fills his face. (Dramatic music rolls out.)
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Trevor Halliburton paces nervously in front of the grandfather clock. It strikes 8 PM and the first chime startles him. He regains his composure and paces a few more steps. Adam emerges from the door under the stairway landing and says, "I've searched every inch of the house. I can't find Barnabas anywhere." Trevor then inquired, "And I suppose that goes for Julia Hoffman and Selena as well?" Adam then said, "They're not here." Trevor then turns away in anger and slams his hand down on the table and says, "There is a myriad of secret rooms and passages inside this house, Adam! But I don't suppose you know anything about them." Adam then replied, "I lived here secretly for a long time. I found the secret rooms and passages, and I searched them. They were not there. There's something else bothering you." Trevor began pacing again and said, "I said something strange to the doctor that was here. I have no idea why I said it." Adam cocked his head and asked, "What did you say?" Trevor turned and replied, "I told him to read some doctor's works. I don't even remember what the doctor's name was now. The sheriff also removed the officers that were guarding the house." Adam then let a grin slip out as he said, "So you're losing control." Trevor turned angrily and pointed a finger in Adam's face and declared, "Don't you go getting any ideas about trying to sneak Carolyn out here again, Adam! I still have every one of my powers! She would be dead before you could reach the front gate! I want you to stand guard at that door until the deputies' return! The door is to remain locked and don't let anybody in. If the persist... KILL THEM!" He storms off in the direction of the study leaving Adam looking shocked. (Three sets of three dramatic notes sound, followed by one sharp sustained note.)
Barnabas Collins.
JONATHAN FRID
Quentin Collins.
DAVID SELBY
Adam.
ROBERT RODAN
Selena Parker.
KATE JACKSON
Trevor Halliburton/Judah Zachary.
KEITH PRENTICE
Dr. Simpson.
ALFRED HINCKLEY
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
Had this been an actual episode, the air date would have been July 1, 1971