466 - April 8, 1968

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At the great house of Collinwood,

Victoria Winters has returned to the present day

from her strange and haunting adventure in the past,

but the terrible events she lived through there

are beginning to change not only her life,

but the lives of those around her.

One man, especially,

fears what she may have discovered in ,

for his secret is that he lived then as well as now,

so in an effort to control her, he forces an elopement,

thinking at last that his secret is safe.

Shouldn't we be nearing the cemetery by now?

Just around the corner.

What's that up ahead?

Someone is stepping out into the road.

Barnabas, it's - it's Peter Bradford.

[car tires screeching] [car crashing]

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Hello.

Is this the Collins residence?

Yes, this is Collinwood. Whom do you wish to speak to?

This is the Collinsport Hospital.

Yes.

A Mr. Barnabas Collins has just been admitted.

Barnabas?

An automobile accident.

A Ms. Victoria Winters has also been admitted.

Her identification gave the same address.

How seriously are they hurt?

Mr. Collins is on the critical list.

I'll be right there.

Vicki...

Millicent was right.

True what she said.

Vicki.

Josette.

Tomorrow.

Vicki.

Tomorrow.

Oh, you have the report on his blood type.

Here you are, Doctor.

- There was no sign of pulse when he was admitted. - I know.

His blood count is the lowest I've ever seen.

- Get plasma and prepare him for a massive blood transfusion. - Yes, Doctor.

Were you in the emergency when he was admitted?

Yes.

Was he bleeding extensively?

Not at all. I didn't understand it.

Are his clothes here?

- Yes, in the closet, Doctor. - I see.

- But prepare the transfusion, please. - Yes, Doctor.

Right away.

Vicki.

Vicki.

Who are you?

I caused the accident.

You shouldn't be here now.

I wanted to make sure she's all right.

Isn't she?

Well, you stay in the waiting room.

The doctor hasn't completed his examination.

Couldn't I just stay a little longer?

No, you can't!

Rules are rules. I'm sorry.

Peter! Peter!

Oh, Peter.

Peter!

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Peter!

Peter!

Be careful.

Where am I?

The hospital. Don't you remember?

Yes, the road.

Your face in the headlights.

You crashed into a tree.

Where's Barnabas?

He's alive, that's all I can tell you.

I pulled you both out of the car.

He was unconscious, too.

He kept calling "Vicki." That must be you.

You don't know?

Oh, should I?

Peter?

Who is Peter?

You don't remember?

What?

We've known each other before? I'm sure I'd remember.

When did we know each other?

A long, long time ago.

Are you sure?

You don't just look like him.

Your - your face, your hair, your hands,

it's the same.

Yeah.

Yeah well, I must have a double somewhere.

No. You are Peter Bradford.

My name is Jeff Clark.

Look, I'm sorry if I am upsetting you.

I want to help you.

Honestly, don't--

Look, don't cry.

I just don't understand this.

Look, I sure don't either.

- I'll come back tomorrow. - No. Wait.

- The nurse said you are not supposed to have any visitors. - Please.

She's already thrown me out of here once.

I came back in because I heard you calling.

I was calling for Peter,

and then I opened my eyes and there you were.

Where did you come from?

The road, remember?

Have you always lived in Collinsport?

Look, I haven't lived here long at all.

Where did you live before?

Look, I usually don't go around telling my life story

and I'm sure you don't want to hear it

especially after all you've been through.

Then you know what I've been through?

The accident.

No. No, that's not what I meant.

Look, I'd better go.

No.

You will disappear and I will never know.

Look, I won't disappear.

I couldn't if I wanted to.

You must have liked this Peter Bradford a great deal.

I envy him.

No. Don't envy him.

Young man!

I'm sorry, Nurse.

I made him stay.

Dr. Lang will be very upset over this.

Dr. Lang?

Is Dr. Lang your doctor?

He gave strict orders, no visitors.

- I'll be back. - When?

I said, tomorrow.

Please come back, please.

You'll see me again, I promise.

I can't promise that you'll be able to have visitors,

only relatives.

But when he comes back, please, you let him in.

That will be up to the doctor.

Is there something else wrong with me?

Well, you were badly shaken up.

You're an extremely lucky girl.

How's Barnabas?

Mr. Collins?

Hello, Ms. Winters.

Well, how are you feeling?

- Oh, a little stiff. - Mm-hmm.

Tell me how is Mr. Collins?

Well, we've just given him a massive blood transfusion.

He - he had very little blood when he was admitted.

Is he all right?

I don't know.

His condition on arrival at the hospital was very puzzling.

- It was? - Yes.

Ms. Collins, Ms.Winters, I'm sorry.

Do you know Mr. Collins very well?

Yes.

Well, how would you describe his physical condition

before the accident?

He was in excellent health.

Really?

Yes. Have you discovered something

that Mr. Collins didn't know about?

No, I don't think we've discovered anything

that he didn't know about already.

Well, now, let's have a look at this shoulder of yours.

Fortunately, the x-rays show that it wasn't broken.

Would you turn your head, please.

Ms. Winters?

Yes.

- These marks on your neck? - Yes?

Where did you get them?

Not in the accident.

No.

It is as though you had been bitten.

Well, I - I don't remember,

but I - I certainly would if that had happened.

You don't - you don't remember?

No. I probably scratched myself.

These are not scratch marks, Ms. Winters.

Perhaps-- I - I really don't remember.

- When did you first notice them? - A few days ago.

And you did nothing about them?

I thought they'd go away.

- Ms. Winters-- - What's wrong with them?

Why are they so bad? Please tell me why.

- Doctor Lang. Dr. Lang. - I'm busy now. I'm bus now.

- It is about Mr. Collins! - What?

Please somebody is trying to take him out of his room.

- Please come, Doctor. - What?

Please hurry!

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I must have an ambulance immediately.

- Dr. Hoffman! - The front entrance.

How are you, Dr. Lang?

What in the world do you think you are doing?

I've come for my patient. I've been treating Mr. Collins.

He is in no condition to be moved.

He is in no condition to stay here.

Have you examined him, Doctor?

I will do that in his home.

Doctor, this is unheard of.

You can't move an unconscious man.

His is a case that only I understand completely.

Oh?

Tell me, just what is your diagnosis, Doctor?

Mr. Collins has been suffering from a very rare blood disorder.

Hmm, yes.

I would certainly agree with you on the rareness of it.

I've been doing my best to control it.

Rather difficult, I should think.

- But not impossible. - Mm-hmm.

Tell me, Doctor, what name have you given

to this rare blood disease?

I have not found a name

which accurately describes Mr. Collins' condition.

Mm-hmm.

You know I think I have, Doctor.

I doubt that.

I was told that his - his injuries in the accident

were limited to severe loss of blood.

I'm not talking about the accident.

Doctor, may I see your neck, please?

- I beg your pardon? - Your neck.

I don't see what that has to do with Mr. Collins.

Ms. Miss Winters had some very strange marks on her neck.

I just wondered if you had them, too.

- I don't know what you're inferring. - Don't you?

No. No, I do not.

Now, will you give me the necessary clearance

so I can take Mr. Collins out?

Doctor, tell me why are you in such a hurry?

- Because it's very late. - Yes.

Very nearly dawn, I should think.

I - I have much to do.

I'm not sure of the effect

of that massive transfusion you gave him.

He had practically no blood, Doctor.

- Will you give me your permission-- - No pulse,

no pulse, no heartbeat.

And Dr. Lang--

I envy you such an unusually interesting case.

I don't care what you think.

We're wasting time which I need--

Doctor, I have a certain interest in bizarre medicine.

It's a hobby of mine, actually.

That's very interesting. We must discuss it next time.

We will - we will discuss it now, Doctor.

You know, your patient could be classified

a member of the living dead.

Those are your words, not mine.

I wonder how long he has been in this condition.

- While you and I chat, Doctor-- - Time is passing

and that's important, isn't it?

- To both of you. - Yes, it is.

You've not been treating him to keep him alive.

So, tell me what have you been trying to do?

That is not your concern.

My guess is that you have been experimenting on a cure

for a legendary condition.

Dr. Lang, do you want him to die?

But he cannot die.

You're wrong.

But if he stays here, he will.

Why? Why will he die?

Doctor, you can save him by telling me.

If I do, will you let me move him?

Absolutely not.

Who is in charge here? Dr. Templeton?

Doctor, you will get no one's permission

to remove him without mine.

Those are hospital orders as you are well aware.

Please put down the phone.

Now, Doctor,

shall we have a talk about this Mr. Barnabas Collins

and honestly?

No. I am sorry.

Well, I'm sorry, Doctor, but you have no choice.

Haven't I? I can get him out.

I wouldn't try stealing him either.

The police would have to be called in then automatically.

All right.

But there are certain precautions that must be taken.

Under no circumstance must he be exposed to any light.

How very interesting.

He has a curious eye condition, a malformation.

- Doctor, you are lying again. - Why would I lie to you?

Because you don't want me to know.

I am only protecting my patient.

Now, do I have your word

that the room will be sealed from all light

that even the door will be covered

and that no light will get in?

He's a vampire, isn't he?

- That - that's ridiculous. - Is it?

Do I have your word that the room will be dark?

You've not answered my question, Doctor.

You've not answered mine.

All right.

The room will be darkened.

You see, I do know.

What a curious position you are in, Doctor.

Tell me how long have you been treating him,

and what a dangerous thing for you to do.

Why did you do it?

Your speculation is as wrong as your treatment of him.

His body may reject the blood you have given him.

There are many unknowns here.

But that is when I am at my best.

Now, tell me, Doctor,

what more should I do for our patient?

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Where am I?

Easy now.

Who are you?

Dr. Eric Lang.

I - I remember the accident.

Vicki, is she all right?

Yes, yes, Mr. Collins. Vicki is fine.

- If you are lying to me-- - Why should I lie to you?

She had a few bruises, that's all.

We'll keep her another day, perhaps.

How long have I been here?

Not long.

- I must go. - No, I can't allow you to go.

But I must. I can't stay here.

- You must stay. - You don't understand.

Mr. Collins, you have had a great deal of medicine.

You are also suffering from the shock of the accident.

Where are my clothes?

You must lie down, Mr. Collins.

What time is it?

Nearly .

Will you call Collinwood and ask them to send a car

for me immediately?

I have been trying to tell you, Mr. Collins.

You have had many injections of new and,

in some cases, experimental drugs.

Now, I had no choice but to use them.

We must study your reaction to them.

It is vital not only to us but to you.

Only one thing is important to me.

That you be home before dawn?

Why do you say that?

Why?

What do you know about me?

I know that you must stay in this room.

I will take whatever chance I must.

Mr. Collins, you and I must talk.

No, not now.

Tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow.

After dark?

Then come to Collinwood.

Mr. Collins, you don't understand.

You just don't understand what has happened to you.

I can't waste any more time.

You are too weak.

It is vital that you stay here.

No. No.

What are you doing?

It is o'clock, yes,

but o'clock in the afternoon.

Argh!

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