Episode 1311

Aired: Monday July 5, 1971

Nancy Barrett's voiceover: "It is a clear and calm night at the great house of Collinwood. Though the Collins family have known great tragedy throughout their history, this is a time for happiness. Barnabas Collins has found love with one who was once his mortal enemy, and plans to marry. Love can sometimes conquer the forces of evil, but evil often has a resilience all its own, as those in the great house are soon to discover...."

There is a knock at the front door of Collinwood that Roger answers. It's Barnabas, who asks to come in. Barnabas asks how Liz is, and Roger says that she came through the operation fine and will be home in just a few days. Roger remarks that they haven't seen much of Barnabas since "his new lady friend arrived." Barnabas replies that "it's funny you should mention that, Roger. I have come here tonight to tell you that Angelique and I have made plans to be married." Roger raises an eyebrow.

After the titles, Roger and Barnabas are having brandy in the drawing room. Roger congratulates Barnabas, but then asks him how he can "rush into marriage when you hardly know this woman." Barnabas replies that while she hasn't spent much time in Collinsport, he has "known her for many years. " Roger snickers and replies "Knowing women, I'm sure she would say that it was inevitable." Barnabas takes a drink and only says "Quite." Roger then asks Barnabas if he's sure of what he's doing, that marriage is a very serious thing and that he shouldn't rush into it, but before Barnabas can answer, Roger stops himself with a laugh and says "Hmph! I am one to talk, with my history." Barnabas tells Roger not to be so hard on himself, but Roger replies "No, I have no business telling you not to rush into anything. When I think back to my whirlwind courtship with Cassandra, I....." Suddenly a light goes off in Roger's head, and he turns to Barnabas and says "That's it! I've been trying to put my finger on that for days now!" Barnabas asks what, and Roger answers "Cassandra! That's who Angelique reminds me of!" Barnabas doesn't react well.

Roger goes on about how much Angelique looks like Cassandra "especially her eyes," but Barnabas answers that Angelique "doesn't even have any relatives living in America." Roger thinks it's an "odd coincidence" and Barnabas answers that "perhaps everyone has a double of sorts." Roger pours himself another drink and remarks "Yes, perhaps. I suppose you could say yours is on that portrait in the foyer!" Barnabas nervously says "Yes, but I meant living in the same time." Roger answers that "doppelgangers are the kinds of things Stokes would be the person to ask about." Quentin enters the room and (what do you know) decides to join the drinking. Roger prompts Barnabas to tell Quentin about the marriage, and Quentin congratulates Barnabas, telling him he hopes he'll be very happy. Quentin asks where and when the marriage will be, and Barnabas says that it will be at the old house, with only close friends and family, "as soon as possible." Roger says "Oh, I do hope you'll be patient enough to wait for Liz to come home." Barnabas says he'll wait, and Quentin asks Barnabas if he's seen Stokes. Barnabas tells him that Stokes is still at the old house with Angelique and Julia. Quentin says he needs to talk to him about Daphne, but Barnabas tells him to wait for "just a moment."

Barnabas asks Quentin if he will serve as best man. Quentin says he's honored, and Roger looks a little slighted. Barnabas quickly tells Roger that he "couldn't think of asking him to take such a responsibility when he's so worried about his sister." This placates him a bit, but he adds that "I'm really no longer worried so much, Barnabas. Liz will be fine." Quentin helps Barnabas out with "So, who is going to give away the bride then?" Barnabas picks up the ball and says "Well, er... actually that is what I thought of you doing, Roger. After all, you will be the only father in the room." Roger beams over this prospect and says "Splendid! That's a wonderful idea! I'm honored and I accept!" Barnabas gives Quentin a "thank you" look as Quentin leaves for the old house and Carolyn enters the room. Barnabas tells her he's happy to hear her mother will be all right, and Roger gets Barnabas to tell her the news of the wedding. She's very happy for Barnabas and even hugs him! "It's all happening so fast!" she says, to which Roger agrees again. Carolyn tells Roger she thinks "that only makes it more romantic!" As the three are happily drinking and laughing, Julia enters Collinwood looking sullen.

Roger asks an uncomfortable Julia if she's heard the news, and she quietly says "Yes." Barnabas excuses himself and says he needs to return to the old house. Carolyn asks if she can come and congratulate Angelique, and Barnabas says he will walk her there. Roger asks Carolyn if that means she "won't be coming along to the hospital tonight?" Carolyn says she'll drive there herself later. Julia starts to go upstairs, but Roger tells her to wait as Barnabas and Carolyn leave. He leads her back into the drawing room and closes the doors. Julia asks Roger what he wants to talk about, and Roger tells her that he's "concerned about Liz." Julia replies that she heard that the specialist brought in to treat her is one of the best, but Roger says "Well, technically I'm sure that is correct. But I'd rather that you took over her care once she returned here. She is insisting that Dr. Slater look after her, here in Collinwood." Julia replies that it's really Liz's decision to choose her own doctor, and Roger answers that he knows that, but couldn't Julia look after her anyway, just in case. Julia answers that she normally would, but adds "You may as well know. After Barnabas' wedding, I'm planning on leaving Collinwood and returning to my work at Windcliff exclusively." Roger is not happy to hear this.