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Episode number 628
Timeline 1968
First aired November 20, 1968
Narrated by Grayson Hall
Written by Ron Sproat
Directed by Lela Swift
Home video DVD: DS C11D2


Angelique visits Diablos in the underworld and tells him Nicholas has failed him. Meanwhile, Julia visits Nicholas to tell him Adam has murdered Eve, which Adam denies. Just as Nicholas is trying to figure out what to do, he is contacted by Diablos and told to "prepare for judgment".

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Teaser

A storm rages over Collinwood as the terrifying events of this night occur. But there are earthly confrontations beyond the sight of the stormy sky that have yet to take place. Now in a secret place a young woman begins a strange forbidden ritual. A ritual which will will lead her to the strangest and most terrifying journey of all.

Angelique begins an incantation to "The Master" and finds herself transported to the Underworld where she is granted an audience with Diablos.

Act I

Angelique pleas that Nicholas has treated her unfairly and gone overboard with his demands. Diablos reminds her of the circumstances which Nicholas was sent (519-526) and that she was being justly punished for being a screwup. She then tells Diablos that Nicholas has failed him because he was too distracted by his love for Maggie Evans. Diablos seems surprised by this. Angelique asks for the power to try and outwit Nicholas, and asks that if she succeed that she be freed of the vampire curse. Diablos says he would be amused by her attempt and may consider it.

Act II

Nicholas returns from his date with Maggie to the House by the sea where he is greeted by Adam in a bad mood. Adam says he is mad because Eve has gone and he doesn't know where. Nicholas promises to talk to Eve and ask her not to leave so often. There is a knock on the door and Nicholas sends Adam away. The visitor is Julia who refuses to take the hint she is not wanted. Julia says she wants to see Adam, and Nicholas lies and tells her he is not there. She tells him she doubts this is true since Adam has just murdered Eve. Adam eavesdrops as she tells him that Adam has just murdered Eve.

Act III

Julia tells Nicholas about the discovery of Eve's corpse and that it must have been Adam. Adam then appears lying (badly) that he had nothing to do with it, but his tone and too many details give him away. Julia asks to be left alone with Adam and Nicholas reluctantly agrees. Once they are alone Julia tells Adam she is glad Eve is dead, but she is concerned about the consequences for Jeff Clark, Barnabas and him. Adam says he can believe she is concerned for the other two, but does not believe she is concerned for him. Julia state this must be because of some maternal instinct since she created Adam. She reminds him of Professor Stokes teachings of right and wrong, which greatly upset Adam. He denies it again and orders her to leave. Privately he resolves to never trust anyone ever again.

Act IV

Nicholas and Adam fight, but Adam refuses to admit he killed Eve, and asks Nicholas what he plans on doing about it anyway? Nicholas contemplates this when he hears a knock on the door and orders Adam to leave. To Nicholas' delight, it is Maggie, but she seems disoriented and does not know why she is there. He says he hopes it is to see him, but she becomes disoriented and unable to breath. She passes out and all the lights go dark and Diablos begins to speak through her telling Nicholas he must prepare for judgment! Nicholas looks appropriately worried.

[edit] Memorable quotes

Diablos (to Nicholas): "Prepare for JUDGMENT!"

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[edit] Background information and notes

  • Introduction of Diablos, previously always referred to as "The Master". He wears a completely black outfit which obscures his face.

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