589 - September 25, 1968

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NARRATOR:A cold moon illuminates

the walls of Collinwood.

There is terror in this night,

for two women are in great danger.

Victoria Winters has just been attacked

by an unknown assailant.

And hidden away in the Collins' Mausoleum,

Maggie Evans has come to a horrifying realization.

One which may cost her her life.

I... I know.

I know.

What do you know?

I know what Barnabas Collins is.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

You know too, don't you?

I don't know anything!

He brought me here.

One night, after I tried to escape.

He brought me here to this place,

to this room.

He brought me here to this room.

He put me in this coffin.

Before that,

what he did to me,

he tried to make me what he is.

I know what he is.

He isn't human. He isn't human.

Barnabas Collins is one of the living dead.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

[THEME MUSIC PLAYING]

Maggie, listen to me.

I remember...

Maggie, you don't remember anything.

I do.

I remember everything that happened to me

during those months that I was missing.

A dream, Maggie. A bad dream.

That's all it is.

It wasn't a dream! It actually happened!

What you're saying, Maggie, never happened.

It's true. He wanted me to be Josette.

He wanted me to be his bride.

No.

He did terrible things to me.

Maggie, listen to me!

He came to my room one night.

After that, I didn't know what I was doing.

He cast a kind of a... of a spell over me.

A dream, a terrible dream!

He would call to me, and I would have to go to him.

I didn't want to, but I had to!

And one night, I had to go to Eagle Hill Cemetery--

- Maggie, listen to me! - I can't!

- Do you wanna live?! - What?

Do you wanna live?!

Because if you do, you'd stop saying these things.

You'll stop believing these things.

You'll decide it was just a crazy dream!

- I'll never decide that. - Maggie, you've got to!

I remember everything that happened.

I'll go on remembering as long as I live!

Oh, Maggie!

[SOBBING]

You helped him?

No, I...

But you did.

You tried to make me think that I was Josette.

I had to.

I didn't wanna do it, Maggie.

I had to do it.

He made me do it.

Then... Then everything that I said,

it actually happened.

You see, I had to help him.

I was under his power, the same as you.

Are you under his power now?

No, not exactly.

Willie, I remember, you were kind to me.

You tried to help me.

Listen Maggie, I never wanted anything to happen to you.

I just did it because I couldn't stop Barnabas.

Willie, you've got to help me now.

You've got to let me out of here.

- We've got to go to the police. - The police?

We've got to tell them everything.

- We've got to stop him. - No, no!

We've got to stop Barnabas!

Maggie, you don't understand.

- Understand? - Listen.

See, Barnabas, he's not the same anymore.

How can he change?

Well, he did, he's different now.

Willie, I don't believe that.

Maggie, it's true.

Besides, what good would it do if we went to the police?

See, they'd only think you were crazy.

Willie, I'd make them believe me!

No, Maggie.

- Willie, let go of me! - I can't!

Willie... Willie, you said you would.

You said I could go home!

I know, but that was before you remembered.

If I let you out of here now, you'll go to the police,

and then they'll come after Barnabas

and I don't want that to happen.

You were lying to me.

What do you mean, lying?

I know why you brought me here.

Well, sure you do.

I told you, I brought you here to protect you.

You brought me here because he told you to.

No, Maggie.

He still wants me to be Josette,

and you're still under his power.

He wants it to happen all over again.

Maggie, you're wrong.

I brought you here to help you.

I brought you here to try to protect you.

Willie, let me out of here.

[SCREAMING]

Let me out of here! Let me out of here!

Let me out of here!

[SOBBING]

Willie, you've got to let me out of here.

Maggie, I wish I could, but I can't.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Easy, Vicki.

I'm all right.

Just sit down here, dear.

Now, are you comfortable?

Yes.

Are you sure you want to talk, Vicki?

We realize your throat hurts,

so tell us what you've got to say

in the fewest words possible.

All right.

It happened so suddenly.

I woke up and somebody was strangling me.

Well, did you see this man enter your room?

No, I just felt his hands around my neck,

I... I couldn't breathe.

Did you get a look at this face?

It was dark, I couldn't see well.

But you did see something?

Yes, a man.

A very large man.

- And you think it was Adam? - Yes.

Are you sure, Vicki?

Did you see his face?

VICKI: No, I...

I saw a huge figure looming over me.

And he... He had his hands around my neck

so I couldn't look up.

And I... I tried to fight him off, but I couldn't.

Then you can't be sure it was Adam.

Well, no, but I don't know who else it could have been.

ROGER: You thought it was Adam, Barnabas.

- I never said that. - Well, Carolyn said you did.

According to her, you thought he was the one responsible.

You were certain.

I was never certain, I merely assumed he was responsible.

I could be wrong.

Oh, then why did you come running into this house

thinking that something was going to happen to Vicki?

Carolyn said it was because Julia had seen Adam in the woods

heading for Collinwood.

Well that's no proof that Adam was going to attack Vicki.

It could have been somebody else.

Well, I don't understand you.

You seem to be defending the man.

Not at all, I'm only trying to be fair.

Barnabas is right, Uncle Roger.

Carolyn!

Whenever anything happens, Adam is automatically blamed,

and it isn't fair.

Now you're defending him.

CAROLYN: No.

But Vicki didn't get a good look at the man who attacked her,

and by the time Barnabas and I got into the room

the man was gone.

We didn't see him, it could've been anyone.

ROGER: Who would want to harm Vicki?

CAROLYN: Why would Adam want to harm Vicki?

Vicki, can you think of a reason?

No.

So we can't be certain of anything.

The man might have been a prowler, for all we know.

Er, Vicki, how do you feel?

Tired.

Well, I think you've told us everything you can.

I'll take you upstairs.

And try to get some rest, dear.

And remember, you're safe now.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Hmm. That's odd.

What is?

Barnabas.

He was convinced something was happening to Vicki

at the time she was attacked.

It's as if he knew she was going to be attacked

and yet he wouldn't admit that he had any special knowledge.

Well, maybe he hasn't.

Maybe something told him Vicki was in danger,

some sixth sense.

Extra Sensory Perception?

Well, something like that.

Well, I've never been inclined to believe such things.

Why would Barnabas lie to us?

What reason would he have?

I don't know.

- Uncle Roger. - Yes.

I'm...

I'm going away for a few days.

- Going away? - That's right.

As a matter of fact, I'm leaving right away.

My bag is in the hallway.

Well, where are you going?

To Boston.

To Boston? Whatever for?

I need to get away for a while.

You are planning to leave Collinwood at a time like this?

I can't think of a better time to leave Collinwood.

But, Caroline, think of the people who need you!

Your mother, Vicki, David!

Mrs. Johnson can take care of David.

What about your mother?

You know how disturbed she is,

how can you walk out on her like this?

I'm not walking out on her.

I'll only be gone for a few days.

Well I've never known you to be so inconsiderate.

I don't mean to be inconsiderate,

but I have nerves, too.

The things that are happening in this house frighten me.

I need to get away.

Caroline, at least wait until Vicki is all right.

Uncle Roger, Vicki has not been seriously injured.

She'll be all right.

- Now Caroline-- - I'm leaving, Uncle Roger.

I don't want to argue about it.

But why are you leaving now, in the middle of the night?

It doesn't make sense.

It does to me.

Goodbye. I'll see you in a few days.

Caroline. Caroline, wait!

[CAR SPEEDING AWAY]

What happened?

Oh, it's Caroline. I...

I don't understand her.

Well, what do you mean?

Well, she suddenly announced that she was leaving

and she had to get away and she left.

In the middle of the night.

She's gone away?

Yes, to Boston.

And now of all times, when we need her the most.

I've never known her to be so selfish.

But she can't go away.

No, she has.

She got in a car and drove off.

She's gone away for several days?

- That's what she said. - No.

What did you say?

Nothing important.

Barnabas, is something wrong?

No, no, no. I...

I was just worried about what happened to Vicki,

that's all, and I'm rather tired.

- I'll say goodnight, Roger. - Hmm, good night.

Why did Caroline have to go away tonight of all nights?

We can't complete the experiment without her.

Adam said he would only accept Caroline as the life force

for his mate, and without her,

he's already tried to k*ll Vicki.

When he finds out what's happened, he will k*ll her.

How will I stop him?

How?

Hello, Barnabas.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

But Caroline, I thought you'd gone to Boston.

I lied to Uncle Roger.

I'm sorry I had to do it, but it was necessary.

But why?

Well, I had to have an excuse for coming here.

But I don't understand.

Barnabas, I'm here to help you.

- Help me? - With the experiment.

What?

I know all about the experiment.

Adam told me.

What did he tell you, exactly?

That you and Julia Hoffman are conducting an experiment

that would provide Adam with a mate.

- Adam told you that? - Yes.

He also told me that you need my help,

that you need a life force to bring the woman alive.

And you simply came here to...

Yes.

I'm willing to help you.

I'm willing to do what needs to be done.

- But Caroline-- - Barnabas, why do you look so distressed?

You need my help and I'm willing to provide it.

It's really that simple.

But why are you so willing?

For Adam's sake.

You're willing to help Adam.

He means that much to you.

I owe it to him.

After all, he saved my life.

This will be my way of repaying him.

But you're taking all this so calmly.

But why shouldn't I?

Adam assured me no harm would come to me.

That's true, isn't it?

- Uh, yes, but-- - Well, then why should I be nervous

or frightened?

Weren't you frightened the first time you found out

the truth about Adam?

Yes, naturally.

And you're not frightened now?

No, I... I feel sorry for Adam.

I wanna help him.

You're willing to accept my help, aren't you?

- Well, of course. - Good.

Then there's nothing to talk about.

Caroline.

I must be honest with you.

Julia thinks that she can conduct the experiment properly,

but there's always a risk involved.

No one knows for sure how the experiment will turn out.

I realize that.

I'm willing to take that risk, for Adam's sake.

I had no idea that you were that attached to Adam.

But of course I am.

If it weren't for Adam, I wouldn't be alive now.

- Yes, but-- - Barnabas, I'm quite tired.

May I go upstairs and rest for a while?

Of course.

Call me when you need me.

All right.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Maggie, why do you keep staring at me like that?

Why don't you say something?

You...

Well, what about me?

It never occurred to me before.

What are you talking about?

That you could be the same as Barnabas.

Hey Maggie, now that's crazy.

It it? Is it?

Sure it is.

I mean, I'm the same as you, the same as anybody.

I'll prove it to you. Go ahead, touch me.

Stay away from me!

Maggie, I'm not gonna hurt you.

Stay away from me.

- Hey, Maggie, stop. - Don't come near me.

[SCREAMING] No! No!

I'm sorry, Maggie.

[DOOR SLIDING OPEN]

How could Adam possibly have convinced her

to take part in this?

Is she really that attached to him?

It's incredible.

It just doesn't make sense.

- Barnabas! - You!

I gotta talk to you.

You are responsible for Maggie Evans' disappearance,

aren't you?

I didn't want you to harm her, Barnabas.

I'd like to k*ll you.

Barnabas, you gotta listen to me.

Do you know what happened last night?

Adam tried to k*ll Vicki.

Yes, and if she died,

you would've been responsible.

- You, Willie. - Barnabas, you've got to listen to me.

- I won't listen to you. - You've got to,

there's something about Maggie Evans you don't know.

What about her?

- She remembers. - Remembers?

She remembers about the old house, about everything.

She remembers what you were.

- What? - That's right.

And if she tells, they're gonna come here.

They're gonna come and get you, Barnabas.

And they're gonna destroy you.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

[ERRIE THEME SONG PLAYING]