Poor Liz, she thinks she's rid of Willie, but Jason tells her he's sick, and the next thing she knows, is that he's perfectly fine at night., and even though she doubts his illness, she can't toss him out because of Jason's hold over her.

I love how Jason can be so suspicious of Willie as well, and you can tell he's truly bewildered by Willie's miraculous recovery when night comes, and that he really wants to help his friend. I always feel sad for Willie during these episodes, he's losing his identity, shabby though it was, and it's heartbreaking to see him so defeated.

Barnabas is so cold, it's difficult to remember how much he changes in later episodes, when here we see how callous he can be. One moment the ever-polite gentlemanly cousin, the next, a terrible fierce menace.

I began watching DS during the1795 story line, when Barnabas hadn't yet been cursed. When I returned to these first episodes, I remember thinking that I jus wanted to get through these parts where Barnabas is so cruel. It's really chilling to see him like this.

A very happy birthday, Bette. Hope you had fun! 

Best wishes for a very happy birthday, David Selby, who played such a wonderful role to absolute perfection!! 

Hope you had a great birthday! 

Happy birthday, Goblinking!! 

Wishing you a  very happy birthday, Dom!! 

Happy birthday, rosecottage!