The only interesting part about the Lamar/Quentin scene was the throwaway mention of Frank Mills. It's the name of one of my favorite songs from Hair. Could this Frank have had gold chains on his leather jacket, with the words Mary, Mom and Hells Angels on the back?
The Lamar/Valerie business is somewhat more interesting. She's genuinely surprised to see a Trask amongst the pigeons. And, once learning that she is Mrs. Barnabas Collins, he runs off to rub this in Roxanne's face.
Angelique is up to her usual demands with Barnabas. Basically, act like my husband. Or else. She is fascinated with his relationship with Julia and can't figure out what bonds them together. She's not his sister. She's not a fellow vampire. She's not in his thrall. But he is not in love with her, so Julia is safe. Ha!
Roxanne chooses to enter at a very inopportune moment. She is crushed that Barnabas led her on. And leaves in tears. Angelique puts two and two together and, while Julia may not be in danger, Roxanne is sure going to be.
I love Lara Parker and it's great to have her back but I am not enjoying this incarnation of Angelique as much. This Angelique is much more of a one note villainess. The depth that the character gained during 1897 and the Leviathan story is gone. [spoiler]She will mellow somewhat as the story progresses but to me, it's much more forced.[/spoiler] And, while this Angelique has come directly from 179whatever, Julia and Barnabas have not. A line or two to indicate how different Angelique is from Mrs. Rumson would have been a great help in making their actions clearer.
