Maggie unexpectedly arrives at Blair's house. She wanders in and looks around. He asks if there's a reason for her visit, and she says no. She tells him she doesn't know why she's there. He says he hopes she wanted to see him. She says she feels strange, and then grabs her neck, saying she can't breathe. He can't understand what's happening when the room turns red. He hears a voice call his name. He realizes his master is speaking to him through Maggie. The voice warns Blair to prepare for his judgment.
Blair asks why he has come for him. The Master says that he has failed him, since Eve is dead. Blair begs for Maggie's life. The Master asks if Blair has become the protector of the innocent. He asks Blair if he's fallen in love with her. Blair admits it, and the Master says he has become more human than he perceived.
The master explains that Blair will be summoned to give an account of himself and his actions. The room returns to normal and Maggie wakes up, not remembering anything. She says she still doesn't know why she's here. He offers to take her home.
Liz catches Julia as she's about to leave Collinwood, and asks to speak to her. Liz explains that she had a long talk with Barnabas, who called from Windcliff. Julia explained that Barnabas had a nervous breakdown, and she thinks he should stay for a month at least. Liz tells her that he is miserable, and she says she doesn't think it's the place for Barnabas. She says that Barnabas can stay in Collinwood. Julia explains that he needs constant attention. She says he should stay there for his own good. Liz asks if she can go with Julia to Windcliff tomorrow.
There's a knock at the door, and it's Blair to see Julia. He says it's vitally urgent, involving her and Barnabas. The two retire to the drawing room and Liz goes upstairs. Julia asks if Blair has done something to Barnabas. He says he needs her help. She is surprised. He explains that now that Eve is dead, his plans have stalled. He tells her that she is going to repeat the experiment, and she refuses. He says he just needs her to do the last part. He explains that he'll bring Eve's body tomorrow. They will infuse it with a new life force. Julia says she will not do it, and Eve will stay dead. Blair gives her three minutes to change her mind.
She asks him what has changed about him. She points out that he appears upset and desperate. She asks why he didn't bring Eve to life on his own. He tells her it was imperative that she was created the same way Adam was. The originals were tempted by The Master. Julia asks if he means Satan, and he tells her he knows him by another name. He says that this new Adam and Eve, and all those they breed will be the children of his master.
Julia says she won't be a part of it. She tells him to use her powers to force her to help him. He says that if she cares about Barnabas, she'll help him. He threatens Barnabas with something far worse than Angelique. He reminds her that if anything happens to Adam, Barnabas will die. He tells Julia that he will kill Adam if he needs to. She agrees to go through Lang's journals, and says she will let Blair know tomorrow if she can perform the experiment.
In the foyer, Julia calls Windcliff to speak to Barnabas. Liz watches her from atop the stairs.
Blair returns home, and at midnight. His Master tells him that he appears appropriately frightened. The master explains that Blair will leave his world, and enter The Master's, permanently. Blair glows, and when he returns to normal, he's in Diabolos' office.
The master asks if he knows why he as summoned. Blair realizes that he is there because of Angelique. The master says that Blair's feelings for Maggie have resulted in his current predicament. The master calls out Blair for giving Angelique so many chances, and says while she has succeeded, Blair as failed him. Blair tries to get a little more time, but The Master says he doesn't give second chances.
Blair says that Eve will soon be infused with a new life force and reborn. The master offers Blair 48 hours. The master says that once the experiment has concluded, Blair will return to him. He will be judged based on whether Eve lives again. Blair tries to arrange to be returned as a human, so he could be with Maggie. The master explains that Blair can be with Maggie, but only here. Blair realizes that would require her dying. The master tells Blair that she would have to be sacrificed on the black alter if they are to be together.
Our thoughts
John: Those were weird shots of Maggie's open mouth as the Master supposedly was speaking through her.
Christine: Hmm, yes. It may not have been as weird if she kept her mouth closed and eyes wide open, or even if she flapped her gums up and down to attempt some lip sync. No, actually, all those scenarios seem pretty weird, especially coupled with the fact that Diabolos does not really have an appropriately menacing voice. He has more of a cartoon character devil voice. I was expecting to hear him say Mwa-ha-ha at some point.
John: So Blair is willing to give everything up just to have a girlfriend? Surely he knows better than that. Poor guy. It seems like not that long ago, we were discussing Blair's enormous presence. He's definitely come down a few notches since then.
Christine: I was hoping Blair might enter Hell with the same flamboyant posturing we saw from Angelique, but that vision will only exist in my mind. In Episode 616, Nicholas practically admitted he had given his power to Maggie. How the mighty have fallen. I love how Diabolos says he doesn't give second chances and then immediately gave Nicholas a second chance. Now we know where he learned it.
John: I'm going to miss my pal Diabolos (yes, I couldn't help but look online to see how long he'd stick around). For a demon/devil, he's got a great looking crib!
Christine: According to Blair's conversation with Julia, Diabolos is Satan. Does Satan wear glasses? There seems to be some reflection of candlelight captured under that hood. Shame on you for accessing the spoilers. Now we know he won't be around for Maggie's sacrifice on the Black Altar, and Maggie won't be going to Satan's office to live happily ever after with Blair.
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Can't say I blame Nicholas. Maggie (or more accurately, KLS) would more than likely make me give up my demonic powers as well!
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