537 - July 16, 1968

[bunniefuu]

- A night of horror at Collinwood, for the dream curse

has finally found the man it has marked for its own.

And Barnabas Collins made battle with the evil

which has pursued him so relentlessly,

and Barnabas Collins lost.

But he is not the only one.

For another, brought to life by him, suffers as he has,

dies as he died,

a fact unknown to those who have just finished

burying a man they both love.

- So it is over.

The end.

The end.

- You'd feel better if you cried.

- I'm past crying, far past that.

If I could imagine living without him, I could cry.

But I can't.

I can't.

- No, neither can I. What's going to happen to us?

What are we going to do?

♪ [music playing]

♪ [eerie theme music]

- I never thought about being without Barnabas.

- Willie-- Willie, please.

- I mean, even when I was at Windcliff,

I kept thinking that maybe someday he'd come and get me.

- And he did.

- And that I'd work for him again.

I was pretty bad sometimes.

But that was all I had to look forward to.

I got nothing, nothing.

I mean, how could somebody hate him so much?

I mean, that-- that's what I don't understand.

I mean, how could she, that Cassandra?

What are we going to tell people, Roger and everybody up

at the big house?

- I don't know.

- You've got to know.

I mean, when they ask where Barnabas

is, what am I going to say?

- That he's just gone away, that's all.

- They'll ask where.

- You don't know.

- But they'll know that Barnabas just didn't go away like that,

and didn't say anything.

I mean, they might call the police.

And if the police find out.

- Find out what?

- That we buried him.

I mean, that's against the law.

- Yes, yes, it is.

- Julie, you're going to have to tell them up at Collinwood.

- That we buried him before he could come back as a vampire?

No, Willie, he kept his secret.

We must keep it.

- How? How can we?

- We must.

- I'm scared.

I'm going to get out of here tonight,

before they start asking questions.

- Willie, where can you go?

- I don't know.

But I'm not going to stay around here.

There's no reason for me to stay around here now, except one.

And it wouldn't help that if I get into trouble.

- Yes, yes, yes, you will leave tonight, Willie.

- What?

You're not going to convince me to try to stay.

- No, no, we will both leave tonight.

- You're going to run out too.

- Not run out, Willie, go, because there's

no reason to stay.

None, not at all.

You will come with me.

- Back to Windcliff?

- Oh no, I'm not going back there.

I'm all right.

- Not as a patient, Willie.

You can have a job, and stay as long as you like.

- You mean that?

A job?

- A gardener, attendant, anything you'd like to do.

- Why are you offering me that?

- Because he would want me to.

- I mean, you're sure it's not because of the police?

- Willie, I've told you the reason.

Come.

- I mean, I could work myself up into a real good job.

And then certain people can have respect for me.

- If you want to, I'm sure you can.

Now, go back to the old house and pack.

- You want me to close up the old house?

- Yes.

- All right.

Hey, what about Barnabas' clothes?

I mean, they're going to know he didn't go anywhere

if his clothes are still there.

- Pack his suitcase for him, yes.

It was very bright of you to think of that.

- Hey, how long are you going to be?

- Not long. I've got to pack.

It won't take more than an hour.

You go and get ready.

We must leave here before dawn.

We must.

Yes, I must.

♪ [music playing]

[knocking]

- Who is it?

- Maggie, it's Willie. Willie Loomis.

- What do you want, Willie?

It's very late.

- I just want to talk to you for a minute.

I won't take long.

- Come on in.

- I was so afraid you'd be asleep.

- I was reading. - You were out on a date, huh?

Oh boy, my old luck is with me, on a night like tonight too.

Well, you never know when your luck is going to be with you.

- What did you want?

- Huh?

Oh, I was just thinking about you, and wondering about you.

- Well, if you were worried about me, I'm fine.

- I wasn't worried about you. - But you just said--

- What would you say if I told you

I was going to get another job out at Collinsport?

- We'd all miss you.

- I mean, something that could really lead to something.

- I think it would be marvelous.

- You do?

- I'm sure that Barnabas would miss you very much.

- I hate to leave, in a way.

I guess you know why.

- I can imagine there are many reasons.

- There's only one.

But I can't stay here any longer.

- Willie, you haven't done something

you shouldn't, have you?

- No, I swear.

I mean, that that's all over with now.

I mean, you should know that.

I mean, we're friends, aren't we?

- Yes, of course.

I just don't understand why you can't stay.

Did you have a fight with Barnabas?

- No, I didn't have a fight with Barnabas.

I wish I never did.

It's just that I have to make something of myself.

Do you think I can?

- Sure I do.

- Then I will.

Only I'm not so sure about making something of myself.

I mean, it's pretty late to begin with.

I mean, a lot of guys my age, they're

a lot farther along than I am.

But you see, it's just that this chance came up.

- Willie, are you afraid to take it?

- It's not that.

It's just that it was unexpected.

I wasn't even thinking about it.

But I wanted you to know that you'd be hearing from me.

- I hope so.

- Maybe even seeing me sometimes.

- Good.

- You see, I wouldn't have taken this job

if it was too far away.

I mean, now that I've got a friend here.

Friends, they mean a lot to me.

Especially now.

- Willie, something has happened, hasn't it?

- Barnabas has gone away.

- When?

- Tonight for a long trip.

- Where did he go?

- I don't know.

- Well, he must have told you.

- He, uh, told Julia.

He didn't tell me.

- And you didn't ask her?

- It's none of my business where he is now.

- Willie, you're very angry at Barnabas, aren't you?

- No.

- Willie?

You're crying.

- No, I'm not.

- Willie, whatever has happened, don't make any rash decisions

now.

I can't believe that Barnabas just disappeared.

- Well, he has.

I mean, he sure has.

- Tell me what's wrong.

- I can't.

- Don't you trust me?

- Sure, Maggie, I trust you.

I trust you more than anyone.

- Then perhaps I can help you.

- He's dead.

- What?

- Barnabas is dead.

- When?

- Tonight.

- What happened?

- Please don't ask me.

- Of course I'll ask.

I don't believe it.

- It's true.

You mustn't tell a soul.

- What do you mean?

People will know.

- No, they won't.

See, that's the way it's got to be.

- Willie, it was m*rder.

It was Adam.

- No, no, don't you think that.

- What else can I think?

- He had the dream, the one I had, the one you had,

that terrible dream.

And he died.

Look, you can't tell, because it's a curse.

That's all I can say.

I swore I wouldn't even say that.

- Willie, there should be an autopsy.

You're You're just going to make things worse.

- No, I'm not.

- Dr. Hoffman, she examined him.

She declared him dead.

Now, not telling, that's not against the law.

If you tell, she won't give me my chance, you understand?

Because I told.

And what's going to happen to me if I don't get my chance?

What's going to happen to Willie Loomis if--

- Willie, don't get excited.

- Well, I am excited!

I mean, that's my only chance!

I've got a right to be excited.

You shouldn't ruin it for me.

- I don't want to, believe me.

- Don't you say a word, then.

- Willie, people are going to know.

- You've got to promise me.

- Barnabas is dead.

It's not going to be a secret.

- If you like me, you've got to promise.

- Well, I won't say anything until after you've left.

I promise you that.

Willie, there's nothing for you to fear.

You haven't done anything wrong.

- Barnabas is dead.

I don't believe it.

- It's true.

It's true.

- Dr. Hoffman?

I was just wondering about you.

- You can at least be honest, Cassandra.

You were wondering about Barnabas.

- Barnabas?

Why should I?

- Because you don't know what's happened to him.

I'll tell you.

You can stop worrying.

You have won.

You have finally won.

Yes, you have won at last.

- I don't understand.

- I expect you will admit nothing to me, as you

admitted nothing to Barnabas.

- Have you been with Barnabas?

- Yes, I've been with him.

Aren't you going to ask me how he is?

I know how curious you are, what an effort it must be for you

not to demand what I know.

- I don't know what you're talking about.

- I'm talking about you, and your powers, and your evil,

and that dream you started.

- You have been Barnabas, too much, I think.

You're beginning to sound just like him.

I think something else too.

I think that you're--

- I'm not the least bit interested in what you think.

- In love with him.

- Not nearly as much as you are.

- How dare you.

- Barnabas is dead.

- He's dead?

- You know he is.

If it weren't for you, there would

be a man in the old house who could finally

savor the life that you denied him all these years, who

could finally, perhaps, find the love that you were determined

he never see.

- I have nothing to do with Barnabas.

And I don't intend to listen to you any longer.

- You want to be alone to enjoy your triumph.

- You're mad.

I shall speak to Roger about this.

I believe he sent his sister to your sanitarium.

After this conversation, I'm beginning to doubt his wisdom.

- Yes, speak to Roger, speak to Carolyn,

speak to the entire population of Collinsport, if you like.

If you feel strongly about it, speak to any one you like.

Nothing will stop me from knowing what you are.

And nothing will stop me from doing whatever I can about it.

[knocking]

- I'm sorry to trouble you.

I must see a Dr. Hoffman at once.

- You're in luck.

- She is here.

- Yes, I am, professor.

- Thank heaven.

I have a friend who is not feeling well.

We were playing chess together.

And he was suddenly taken ill.

It's not far from here.

I couldn't find another doctor.

What's wrong, doctor?

- I'm sorry, professor.

You will have to find someone else.

- I can't.

- I've just came in from a case.

I'll find someone else for you.

- No, no.

- Dr. Hoffman is exhausted.

She's been saying the most incredible things to me.

I think that you better not bother her tonight.

She's had quite enough.

- Yes, and you know of that exactly, don't you?

- I believe I'll go upstairs now.

I'd get some sleep if I were you, doctor.

I'm sorry I'm not able to help, professor.

- I don't know what's going on here.

- Oh, nothing is, nothing is.

I've just had enough.

That's all.

- Julia, you come.

It's Adam.

You remember that name, don't you, Adam?

- What about him? - I don't understand.

He's had some sort of strange attack.

I think he's dead.

I think it, but I don't believe it.

You must come.

[music playing]

- Poor Carolyn, it was cruel of me to leave her alone.

But I couldn't help thinking that it wasn't true,

that he wasn't dead.

- Why did you think that?

- I don't know.

I should have taken Carolyn home.

I shouldn't have let her go alone.

I'll go after her.

Well, tell me.

- You knew he was dead.

- I don't believe it.

- Men die.

- Not without reason.

- Usually without reason.

- He wasn't ill.

- If you want an autopsy, I'll arrange it.

- Carolyn said she came here and found him clutching his neck,

as if he were fighting something off.

That's how he began.

He got weaker and weaker.

He kept calling Barnabas, Barnabas.

Finally, it was as if all the strength

had been drained from his body.

- What time did it start?

- It was around :.

Why, doctor, what does the time have to do with it?

Why should the time upset you?

- I don't know.

I have to go.

- I think you know a great deal.

- What does it matter?

You brought me here to find out if this man was dead.

He is.

- Doctor!

A miracle!

[groaning]

- Adam, you're alive.

What is he doing?

- I don't know.

- Why is he making those motions?

- He can't breathe.

- He's suffocating.

- I must go.

- You can't.

You you must help him.

- I can't.

- You know what's wrong!

- He is suffocating.

I may know why.

No, it's impossible.

But it may be that they are the same.

The experiment, perhaps Adam is why--

- What are you talking about?

- Barnabas, I buried him alive!

♪ [music playing]