Episode 1370

Aired: Friday September 25, 1971

Alexandra Moltke's voiceover: "My name is Victoria Winters. A crucial point in time has come to the great house at Collinwood and all who dwell within. Changes are taking place that could affect the future of the family for years to come. Plans are made by everyone for a happy future, but oftentimes random events change those plans and alter fates. And as it is the case far too often at Collinwood, those fates are often far removed from happiness...."

Liz enters the foyer looking happy to be home, as Carolyn comes down the stairs to greet her. Liz says Alan is coming from the car with the bags. Carolyn asks her mother how she enjoyed her trip to Boston, and Liz remarks that the city "somehow looked so much more alive, so much more beautiful" simply by virtue of Alan being there. Carolyn is happy to hear that. Liz tells Carolyn to find Vicky and Roger and "anyone else" so that she can make "a very important announcement." Carolyn smiles and asks "Mother are you...." Liz smiles back and tells Carolyn to gather everyone together. Carolyn goes back upstairs as Liz takes off her gloves and admires a large diamond ring on her left hand.

After the titles, Roger and Vicky come downstairs as Roger wonders aloud what "all this fuss could be about." Vicky looks at him incredulously and says "Isn't it obvious?" He looks puzzled, and Vicky remarks "Isn't that just like a man!" as the two of them enter the drawing room where Liz, Alan & Carolyn are waiting. Roger asks them how they enjoyed Boston, and Alan says they had a "wonderful time." Liz remarks how well she got along with Alan's two daughters, remarking how "comfortable" they felt around her. Vicky says that's wonderful, while Roger seems perplexed over the idea of "comfortable." He asks "Liz, what are you getting at?" Liz walks to Roger and takes his hands, saying "Roger, I know even though you are younger than me, you've always felt somewhat of a responsibility to watch over me. I want you to know I thought of you deeply when making this decision." Roger says "Decision?" and then notices the diamond ring on her hand. He looks at Liz, and then at Alan, who takes Liz' hand and smiles. Liz announces the obvious and says "Alan and I plan to be married." Carolyn kisses Liz and congratulates her, and Vicky follows. Carolyn kisses Alan, and Alan awkwardly holds out his hand for Vicky. She hesitates a moment, but then gives him a tight hug, saying "I'm so happy for you both." Alan looks at Vicky and says "I'm happy you're here to be part of this." Alan moves to Roger, who shakes his hand but looks a little distant. "Roger, don't be so shocked by it all!" Alan says to him. "I'm only making up for a lot of lost years." Roger forces a smile and congratulates them, but adds "It's just that I'm not used to being in this situation. Honestly, I never thought Liz would remarry after Paul." Liz says "I never thought so either, but Roger, I've never been so happy before." Roger says he knows, but it will take "a while to get used to." Alan looks over Roger, and says "Perhaps we should have a drink in the study and let the ladies discuss mother and daughter affairs." Liz wonders why Alan said this, but he kisses her and gives her a "I need to talk to Roger alone" look. The two men go to the study, and Roger says "I suppose I should offer you a drink." Alan takes the drink, and says "Roger, I'll be upfront with you. I think you're worried about the Collins money." Roger tries to deny this, but Alan cuts him off. "No, no," he says. "Let me finish. Liz and I discussed all about it, and we agreed that I will claim absolutely nothing of the Collins estate." Roger is stunned, and says "Nothing?" Alan takes a drink and says "Nothing but Liz. Roger, I've had a successful medical practice for years. I'm no fortune hunter or opportunist. I can understand your paranoia after Paul Stoddard, and I'm not offended." Roger clinks glasses with Alan and says "I would have never doubted you." Alan smiles and says "Besides, anything Liz offers me will go directly to Vicky. I feel I owe it to her. I really want her to meet my daughters too." Roger thinks this is a good idea, and they both drink together.

Back in the drawing room, Liz, Vicky & Carolyn are discussing wedding plans, where to have it, when, who to invite, etc when Julia walks in, looking groggy. Liz says hello, and Carolyn says that "Mother has wonderful news! She and Alan are getting married!" Julia manages to smile and says that's wonderful. Vicky asks Julia what is wrong, and Julia answers that she didn't sleep well. "When will the wedding be?" Julia asks. Carolyn answers that they are trying to decide that now. "Everything is happening so fast," Vicky says. Liz answers "Yes, it seems so. I suppose all of us rush along with things when we are happy." Carolyn says "I suppose we'll be inviting everyone in the family." Vicky says "David....David is still at school." Liz suddenly looks concerned, looks at Vicky, and says "David. Yes... when Alan and I saw him on our trip, he seemed overwhelmed by Vicky coming back and the fact that he had a new cousin in her. It might be good to give him time to adjust before bringing him back here for his aunt's wedding." Julia answers "David should be able to handle all of this, he's maturing into a very strong young man." Carolyn says "Maybe.." and Vicky adds "I keep visualizing him as the little boy I remember. I'll have to adjust too, I suppose." Carolyn says "Perhaps we could wait until David returns from school in a few weeks. We could have his homecoming and your wedding together." Liz thinks this is a wonderful idea. Julia motions for Vicky to follow her into the foyer. Vicky excuses herself and follows Julia outside, closing the doors. Vicky asks Julia what is wrong, and Julia tells Vicky about her dream. "What do you think it means?" Vicky asks. Julia answers "I don't know. I only know that Barnabas is in danger. But...." Vicky asks "But what?" Julia answers "But why do I think he's in danger from me?" Vicky has no answer.

Julia knocks at the door of the old house and waits a moment, but there is no answer. She opens the door and walks in, finding no one. She calls for Barnabas, and walks around the empty living room calling for him more. She even calls for Angelique, but there is no answer. She sighs, and walks to the desk to get some paper to leave him a note. As she is writing, she suddenly hears Nicholas behind her say "It looks like you've found an empty house, Doctor." Startled, Julia turns and faces Blair. "Blair! How long have you been standing there?" she says. "Long enough," he answers. "You seem rather addled, Doctor. Is there anything I can do?" Julia glares at him and replies "Go back to wherever you came from." Nicholas laughs, and adds "that's easier said than done." Julia snaps "What are you doing here? And what did you do to Willie Loomis?" Nicholas says "I didn't do anything to Willie. What happened to him, he brought about himself." Julia answers "Well, I'll get to the bottom of what happened to Willie now that he is under my care." Nicholas raises an eyebrow and says "Oh? You mean he's locked up at Windcliff? That, doctor, is good to know." Julia scoffs and adds "And I'll find out what you are plotting against Barnabas as well." Nicholas looks at her and smiles, saying "You speak more truth than you could ever know." Julia angrily says "Where is he? What have you done with him?" Nicholas says "I haven't done anything. His loving wife.... you remember her, don't you? The woman Barnabas truly loves?" Julia turns away from Nicholas on that line as he continues "They went into town for the evening. They really should learn to lock that front door, with all the intruders coming in...." Julia walks away, saying "I've had enough of you..." but Blair walks in front of her, stopping her, saying roughly "Do not open that door, Julia." Julia demands that Nicholas step out of her way. Nicholas repeats "Do not open that door. If you do, you do so of your own free will, and I am not responsible." Julia wonders what he is up to, but scoffs and pushes him out of the way. She opens the door and gasps - in front of her, suspended in the air, are the two red bloodshot eyes she saw from her dream. They glare at her as she trembles and Nicholas smiles.

The two eyes stare at Julia, and she goes from trembling to becoming transfixed by them. Nicholas says "Yes, Julia....look into those eyes....they will guide you.....you are under their control..." Julia stares into the eyes floating before her as Nicholas continues "Follow them.... you must follow them...." The eyes start to move off into the distance, and Julia, like a sleepwalker, follows them out of the house and into the woods. Nicholas follows her and closes the door as we pan over to the unfinished note she was writing to Barnabas. We dissolve to the woods as we see Julia walking through the woods, following the eyes slowly but surely. Behind her is Nicholas, helping to guide her. Next, Julia enters Nicholas' house by the sea and walks into the living room as Nicholas follows. The eyes move in front of the box with Judah's head and float in front of the blue cloth covering it. Nicholas walks in front of Julia and says "You are here....you are here of your own free will...." Julia repeats "I am here of my own free will." Nicholas says "You will accept what is about to happen." Julia repeats "I will accept what is about to happen." Nicholas smiles and says "Good. I had originally intended this for Barnabas Collins, but a new inspiration came to me after talking with you and Harrison. This is for you, Doctor Julia Hoffman!" and with a "Behold!" Nicholas yanks the cover off the glass box with Judah's head. Julia gasps "Judah! Judah Zachary!" in shock, but Nicholas repeats "You will accept what is about to happen!" Julia struggles to say "No...no...it can't be! We destroyed you in the past!" Nicholas yells "You will accept what is about to happen!" Julia tries to fight, but can't help saying "I.....will....accept....what....is....about to....happen!" as Judah's eyes open and stare directly at her. They are the same red bloodshot eyes we have seen before! Nicholas says "Now! Now! The time is now!" Judah's head starts to smile as Julia gasps for air. Julia yells in pain and collapses to the floor. Nicholas stands over her unconscious body and laughs. As he continues laughing, Julia opens her eyes....and they are now the same red bloodshot eyes we have seen before....