I always wished that Rachel would have told Edward and Judith about her past with Trask and what he would do to Jamison and Nora if they entrusted them in his care...but the more I think about it, would they have believed her? Trask was a 'reverend' after all, albeit a very cruel one, but he's shrewd enough to keep his cruel nature hidden within him around the adults, with whom he's ever so charming and convincing around. Once he's alone with the children, he shows his true colors. Rachel was merely a schoolteacher. Trask would have spun that same old tale about Minerva's brother and Tim and Rachel's supposed involvement in his death...I could see at least Judith buying it whole-heartedly without questioning him.
I really hate Trask. And I wasn't too fond of Dorcas, either. Rachel was right, they deserve each other.
Fortunately for Trask, and unfortunately for Jamison and Nora, there were no child services in those days. That's why Trask was able to get away with his cruelty, his false reputation as a man of God, and the fact Rachel was just too scared (with just cause) of him to call his bluff and try to expose him.
Lydia: In regards to Vicki while I agree she did make a few blunders here and there (like trusting David at times when she shouldn't have), I think she DID do her job very well, a bit more than you give her credit for. And what's wrong with Vicki asking questions, anyway, especially about Mrs. Stoddard hiring her? Elizabeth never really answered them truthfully anyway, so guess the point is moot. Sorry, I know I'm getting off-topic here.
Didn't see much of Quentin in here, but that's understandable since he's just been cursed. It was nice to see Beth so concerned about him, despite his recent actions. Quentin is lucky to have such a devoted woman who cares very much about him (much like how Barnabas has Julia who loves and cares for him very much, though at times both men took their lady friends for granted).
