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| Episode number | 213 |
| Timeline | 1967 |
| First aired | April 26, 1967 |
| Tape date | April 21, 1967 |
| Narrated by | Victoria Winters |
| Written by | Ron Sproat |
| Directed by | Lela Swift |
| Home video | DVD: DS C1D1 |
Willie Loomis is gravely ill and terrified to return to Collinwood under any circumstances.
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[edit] Synopsis
Teaser
- My name is Victoria Winters. A deceptive calm hangs over Collinwood – for a man of great violence appears to be no longer violent. Yet fear and suspicion still persist. The false quiet may predict a new rush of destruction. The false calm may disguise the presence of an even greater violence, and the sinister stillness may obscure an unmentionable evil.
Jason continues to interrogate Willie at the Blue Whale. He questions him about his new-found meek demeanor, as well as the bloodstains on his sleeve. Willie can barely stand and he looks as if he hasn't slept in days. He claims the stains are dirt, but Jason knows better and forces Willie to look at the blood. Willie trembles in fear and begs Jason not to make him look at it.
Act I
Jason offers his help, but Willie refuses; he wants to be alone and claims he isn't in any trouble. Willie wants to leave Collinsport altogether, but Jason wants him to return to Collinwood to apologize to Liz and Carolyn for his recent behavior. Willie doesn't want to go, but Jason forces him anyway despite Burke's intervention and insistence that Willie needs a hospital, not to go bothering Liz and Carolyn again.
Act II
At Collinwood, Carolyn is determined to go out although the hour is late. She's not interested in being at home in case Willie turns up. Just then, Jason and Willie come in; neither Liz or Carolyn have any interest in what Willie wishes to say. Jason forces Willie to apologize, but his apology reeks of insincerity. Jason and Liz go into the drawing room to argue some more, leaving Willie in the foyer. Carolyn walks past, and Willie issues a heartfelt apology to her. Carolyn almost believes that Willie actually means it. Carolyn leaves the house and shortly thereafter, Willie, who trembles at the sight of Barnabas Collins' portrait, passes out from exhaustion on the floor. Jason and Liz comes out of the drawing room and finds Willie sprawled out near the staircase.
Act III
Willie, having been carried up to his old room by Jason, startles awake with a cry. Jason continues to ask him questions, but now Willie appears to grow more and more terrified. Back downstairs in the drawing room, Liz refuses to believe Willie is sick; she is certain this is nothing more than an act in order for him to remain at Collinwood. Jason threatens her once again with the 18-year-old incident, and insists that Willie stay. Liz reluctantly agrees.
Act IV
Later that evening, Carolyn returns and she learns the news that Willie is sick and is staying for a few more days at Collinwood. She surprises her mother with her belief that Willie is truly ill, as she thought there was something terribly wrong with him earlier. Carolyn explains to Liz that she sensed Willie was in a strange kind of pain, something emotional and spiritual. Neither of them understands what has happened to him, and Carolyn isn't sure if she wants to know. Back upstairs, Jason checks on Willie, who doesn't want to stay and only wants to go away. Jason helps a protesting Willie off with his coat, and is shocked to find Willie's right sleeve torn and his wrist bandaged. Willie, absolutely terrified, shrinks back as Jason tries to examine the wound, hissing at the Irishman to stay away.
[edit] Memorable quotes
- Carolyn Stoddard: "Do I look like the village idiot?"
- Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (to Jason): "If there's one more thing dishonest than his [Willie] 'fainting', it's your disgusting concern."
[edit] Dramatis personae
- ← Joan Bennett as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard →
- ← Mitchell Ryan as Burke Devlin →
- ← Nancy Barrett as Carolyn Stoddard →
- ← John Karlen as Willie Loomis →
- ← Dennis Patrick as Jason McGuire →
- ← Bob O'Connell as Bob Rooney → (uncredited)
