Episode 1392

Aired: Tuesday October 26, 1971

After a replay of Monday's close, Barnabas insists there must be a way to "free Julia." Stokes answers that "without destroying the object the possession is focused upon, there may be no other way." Quentin says "What about an exorcism of some sort?" Barnabas agrees, but Stokes is skeptical, reminding them how such exorcisms have failed in the past. Angelique is thinking for a moment, and then tells Barnabas "Perhaps there could be another way." She asks Stokes if a "counter spell" could be used to rid Julia of Judah's spirit. Stokes says it's possible, but that it will all depend on how powerful Judah is. Barnabas says they should "at least try" since he doesn't want to see Julia die. Stokes answers that there is a talisman that can be "energized" by "certain spells" that "may indeed flush the presence out of Julia if the talisman comes into contact with her." Angelique tells Stokes that she knows what spells he is talking about, and Stokes smiles at her, saying "I must confess, my dear, that you make for a most alluring ally in these matters." Stokes says he will return to his house with Angelique to get the talisman. Barnabas is hopeful that this will work, but Quentin asks him what will happen if it doesn't. Harrison repeats the question, and Barnabas says "I have no answer." Quentin takes the gun out of the desk and says that it may be the only answer.

Harrison and Barnabas are waiting in the old house for Angelique to return from Stokes. Harrison tells Barnabas that he hopes the talisman will work. Barnabas answers that "you don't know how much I hope so." Harrison asks Barnabas "Julia Hoffman means an awful lot to you, doesn't she?" Barnabas answers yes, and tells Harrison "she means an awful lot to all of us. No wonder Blair decided to use her in this fashion." Harrison says that if what Stokes said was correct, it may be possible that Julia is fighting the actions of Judah, trying to regain control of herself. Barnabas agrees, but adds that Judah's will may be too powerful. Meanwhile, Stokes searches through some boxes as Angelique waits. He finally takes out a small ankh medallion. "This is what I was talking about," he says. Angelique takes the medallion and says "The ankh... the symbol of life." Stokes answers "Exactly. With the right spell, it may strengthen Julia Hoffman's life force, giving her the power the fight off the possession." Angelique answers she will give it a powerful spell. Stokes answers "And all that needs to be done after that is to somehow get Julia Hoffman to come into contact with it." Angelique looks at Stokes and tells him "I believe I can arrange that."

Harrison is thinking while swirling his drink. Quentin tells him that all they can do is wait to see if Angelique is successful. Harrison answers that he was thinking about Blair's possible plans. Quentin answers "That's easy to figure out. He wants to kill us all." Harrison says "Yes, but how? In my time, I saw everyone burning in eternal hellfire, within this very room." Quentin says it must have been "some sort of spell" created by Nicholas. Harrison answers that the hellfire was "somehow different" when he saw his time in Angelique's vision. "There was something else in the room... something that wasn't there before.....I can only see it in the corner of my mind...." Quentin asks him if he thinks it's an important clue, and suddenly Harrison has a look of revelation on his face. "The planks! I saw the planks in this room!" Quentin says "Planks?" Harrison answers "The broken planks from the staircase in the old laboratory! The other part of the time vortex, along with my missing ring!" Quentin starts to figure some of it out and says "Assuming Blair stole that ring, and moves those planks to this room, could he....." Harrison nods. "Yes. He could open the time vortex and focus it on eternal hellfire. From what I saw in my own time, that must be his plan!" Meanwhile, Angelique waits by the fountain for a moment, and then Julia walks towards her. She curls her mouth into a smile as Angelique turns to face her and says "I got your message, Angelique. And how could I resist coming here to see my one time apprentice?" Angelique handles the talisman in her hand, hiding it from Julia.

Angelique looks at Julia and says "I'm here to tell you to give back Julia Hoffman. It's me and only me you want anyway, Judah." Julia laughs and sneers at Angelique for being so "heroic." Julia walks closer to Angelique adding "Do you think I would spare the Collinses only for the likes of you? Miranda....who condemned me to death? Or Valery, who once again tried to destroy me? What will Angelique do, besides die at my hands?" Angelique answers "I am glad I did all those things! You think I only did it to save myself, but you are wrong, so wrong..." Julia snaps "No, you did it also to show your precious Barnabas how much you love him... how stupid are you that you think anyone would love you, knowing what you really are?" Angelique says "I am no longer as you think I am." Julia smiles and says "Aren't you? Where do you think those measly powers you possess now stem from? Powers that will grow and consume your soul the more you use them, driving you further from the humanity you've gained and back to your master, back to where you belong! Once you have been properly punished, of course..." Angelique starts to incant "Power of life....power of will.... you will return to Julia Hoffman.... you will gain control once again....." Julia turns to find Angelique suddenly in front of her, and Angelique presses the ankh medallion against Julia's forehead. Julia screams in pain and collapses to the ground. Meanwhile, Harrison and Quentin are going down the stairs to the laboratory in a hurry. "The ring is useless without the planks from the staircase," Harrison says. "All we need to do is keep them from Nicholas. He must plan to take them." They get downstairs, and see that the pile of planks is already gone. Quentin looks at Harrison and says "It seems we're one move too late. They're gone." Harrison is exasperated. Meanwhile, Angelique stands over Julia wondering what has happened. Julia begins to come to, and Angelique says "Julia.... Julia Hoffman! Julia?" Julia looks at her and says "Yes...? Angelique.....where am I?" Thrilled, Angelique kneels down to help Julia up, saying "Julia! It worked! You are free!" Suddenly, Julia grabs Angelique by the throat and says "More free than you realize, Miranda....." Angelique starts to choke.