Dark Shadows Episode 609 - 10/24/68

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Adam writes a letter to Carolyn and gives it to Harry to deliver. He tells him that it's a secret, and he can't tell anyone. He tells him to give him Carolyn's answer as soon as he can. Eve comes in and asks what Harry has in his hand. He says it's nothing, and leaves.

She asks about the letter Harry had in his hand, and Adam says they were just talking. She says it doesn't matter, and then goes to the window, remarking about remembering this type of day. He explains that they were made, and asks how she could know these things. She asks how she would know about the Fall, and how the leaves would fall from trees. Adam doesn't understand how she would know these things. She tells him that she doesn't like being captive. He asks her to stay, so they can talk. She says he doesn't have any surprises for her, and he says that he does, and that something is going to happen that's important.

Harry tells Carolyn that he thought Adam might harm him if he didn't deliver the note. She asks where Adam was, and he says they met in the woods. She asks if he's waiting in the woods, as she wants to go to him with her answer. He says she has to do this the way Adam has asked. She tells Harry to tell Adam that the answer is yes, and that she is very happy.

Adam is thrilled to hear that Carolyn said yes. He reminds Harry that Blair can know nothing about this. Harry says he assumes Blair won't be happy about this. Adam calls for Eve to join him, and Harry leaves. Eve arrives and Adam tells her he has great news. She asks if they are leaving, and he says yes. He tells her they are not going away—they are going to Collinwood to see Carolyn. Eve laughs hysterically. Adam tells her that she is going to meet Carolyn.

Jeff is in the garden waiting for Vicki when Carolyn finds him. He says he'd invite her to go with them, but it appears she's already dressed for a date. Jeff hears something, and Carolyn invites him in. He says he's fine outside. Carolyn thanks him for the invite, but says she cannot join them, and goes inside to tell Vicki to hurry up.

Jeff then says he will go inside, but he hides in the bushes. He watches as David sneaks in. He asks why he's hiding from him. David says that he knows Jeff is going to marry Vicki and take her away. Jeff says David can show them around Boston, since he's been there so many times. David says Jeff might have already been there and forgotten about it. He then says he might have been there during the civil war, and Peter Bradford. Jeff grabs him and shakes him, saying that he's Jeff Clark, not Peter Bradford.

Adam arrives at his old room in Collinwood, where Carolyn is waiting. He's excited to see her. She asks about his friend, and Eve walks in, announcing that she is here. She is not impressed by Carolyn. Adam introduces her as Eve. She reluctantly shakes Carolyn's hand. She asks if this room is where she kept Adam. Carolyn corrects her, saying this is the room where Adam stayed. Eve explores the room, and Carolyn asks her to avoid the window. Adam tells her more strongly, and Eve doesn't like it.

Jeff tells David that the stories about he and Vicki meeting in the past aren't true.

Eve gets into an argument with Adam.

Jeff tells David he was thinking about asking him to be the ring bearer at the wedding, and David says he would love to do that. Jeff sends him up to get Vicki, and while he waits, Eve appears. She takes one look at him, and calls him Peter Bradford.

Our thoughts

John: I guess Carolyn gave green sweaters to everyone. Apparently the one Julia cut off Joe yesterday wasn't Adam's, as he was wearing it today.

Christine: I can't imagine why Adam would think Eve would be overjoyed to meet Carolyn, but I guess there had to be a contrived reason for her to cross paths with Jeff Clark.

John: I don't recall Vicki ever being THIS late for anything. That's what he gets for scheduling a date on her day off.

Christine: Jeff Clark had his creep factor dialed up to ten today. It was pretty gross the way he ogled Carolyn and repeatedly asked her to join them for a threesome date. Then he goes off and abuses David, who surely sustained some traumatic brain injury from his violent shaking, since all he could say afterward in response to Jeff's nutty, nonsensical comments about love was, "Honest?" Though I must admit David's overdramatic shouting about seeing Peter Bradford's grave made me want to shake him as well. Honest.

John: So Eve is definitely our next connection to the past, and quite likely to our next flashback. But why would she have known Peter Bradford, of all people?

Christine: Why indeed? Perhaps his serial killer past may come to light. There's definitely something off about this guy.

Jeff: Pretty soon, you're gonna find out that love isn't something you can remember. Sixteen years old. Y'know, when you're sixteen, you can really love somebody, and then you come back ten years later, and you wouldn't even notice her.
David: Honest?
Jeff: Honest.

Dark Shadows Episode 412 - 1/23/68

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The Countess is reading in the drawing room when she sees Josette leaving. She says she's going to see Miss Winters. She begged her to save Barnabas and she refused, so she will not rest until she's hanged as a witch.

Vicki is brought before Josette. She is surprised Josette had not left Collinsport. She says she could not leave someone she loved. Vicki asks if he's better, and Josette asks why she would pretend to believe he was not dead. Vicki says that the history says he moved to England, and Josette accuses her of making that up. Josette tells Vicki that before he died, he said he knew the identity of the witch. She asks if he said it was her, and Josette says she knew Vicki was the witch based on her book. Vicki says if she could have saved him, she would have. Josette says she's going to introduce the book as evidence in her trial, to ensure she is punished. Vicki reminders her that it's not safe for her to stay in Collinwood. Josette says her life is meaningless without Barnabas, but she won't die before she sees Vicki hanged as a witch.

Vicki asks Peter Bradford if he's still willing to defend her, and he says yes, he believes she's innocent. Vicki says she won't have a chance if the book is introduced as evidence. Peter says he thinks he can discredit Trask as a fraud. Vicki says her only chance of being proved innocent is to get the book from Josette tonight. She says he needs to let her go to Collinwood. He says that he can't let her go. Two women have been attacked. He asks if he can get the book for her. She says she knows where it is, and he says he'll let her go, but not alone.

There's a knock on the door at Collinwood. The Countess lets in Reverend Trask. He says he came from an urgent meeting of the village elders regarding the attacks on two women. He says others thought it was an animal, but he says the witch in their jail is responsible for the attacks. He says the sooner the witch is disposed of, the sooner these attacks will stop. The Countess says that Josette wants to testify at Vicki's trial, and she has evidence proving her guilt.

Vicki searches Josette's room for the book.

Trask asks Josette where she found the book. She says Vicki told her where to find it. She says Vicki seemed concerned about Barnabas. She says that she told her she was in danger, but that Barnabas would be fine. Trask asks if the book is written in Vicki's hand, and Josette confirms it was printed. He asks to see it, and the Countess goes upstairs to get it.

Vicki finds the book when the Countess walks in on her.

The Countess steps out into the hall and calls for Trask. They come upstairs and she tells Trask the witch is in the room, and she has the book. He goes into the room while they wait in the hall. Trask checks the room and tells them there's no one there. Josette goes to get the book and finds that it's gone.

Peter and Vicki return to the jail with the book. He asks how she got out if not through the door or window. She explains that she knows the house inside and out, and was able to use a secret passage. She explains she can't bring the book to her cell, and asks Peter to take it. He says he'll put it where it can't be found, and locks her in her cell. Outside the jail, Trask calls for him to let him in. He places the book in his desk.

He opens the door, and Trask asks what took him so long. He says he must have fallen asleep, and Trask tells him that while he was sleeping, the witch escaped. Josette says she stole a book, and the Countess confirms that she saw her. Peter says that Vicki has been in her cell all evening. Trask tells him he knows nothing about the powers of witchcraft, and demands to see Vicki in her cell. He opens the door, allowing Trask in.

He invites the women to sit down. He asks Josette if the book she claims is missing is the book she referred to earlier. Trask returns and says that she's in her cell and sleeping. He says he's sure the book is safely hidden away somewhere, but they no longer need it. He asks if Peter would swear Vicki has been in her cell all evening, and he says he would. He says that they will all testify that they all saw her in Collinwood, and only an act of witchcraft would allow her to be in two places at once. He's sure they have the evidence to convict her.

Our thoughts

John: Why does Vicki think she knows where the book is? Clearly it's wherever Josette or the Countess put it.

Christine: I was thinking the same thing. She was pretty lucky to find it.

John: Good thing Joshua had secret passages built into his new house! If those had been add-ons made later, Vicki would have been screwed!

Christine: I am really beginning to wonder about Joshua. He had secret passages, secret rooms, and dungeons installed in the house and mausoleum. It's all rather bizarre. What was he really up to?

John: Why didn't Peter call Trask's bluff and say that he just admitted that he'd lie under oath about seeing Vicki in Collinwood? Hopefully his lack of legal expertise won't be the end of Vicki.

Christine: Since he was willing to risk his career by letting her out of her cell to go steal a book, chances are he'll help her escape before she goes to the gallows. It sure is odd the way Peter Bradford lurks in the background of scenes. He's got a weird vibe that makes me feel like he could be a stalker or a serial killer.