Whatever else we may say about Quentin, he seems to have very nice handwriting--unless he got Beth to write the note for him. I guess we should assume that he also got Beth to change Maggie's clothes--?

Roger is so upset about Quentin pranking his attempts to call the police that he is actually drinking tea rather than brandy. He tells Barnabas, I’ve asked Professor Stokes to meet me there. I hope he has some ideas. Stokes does have a most curious theory--when there's a full moon, legend has it that possessed children are extremely restless. [Who knew?]

Roger finds a scrap of Maggie's 1968 dress--in the fireplace at Collinwood. Poor Maggie--this would have been the second time a Collins tried to erase her personality. In any case, I don't think the blue dress she wore in ep. 696 ever appears again.

Then, Roger actually applies his intelligence when Maggie calls him Edward. What did you call me? he asks, startled. Edward, she repeats in surprise. Edward Collins was my grandfather, Roger explains. Quentin was his brother! [Evidently the writers are putting finishing touches on the family tree for the 1897 story arc.] Roger continues, He wants you as you were dressed when Barnabas found you. Maggie, Quentin is trying to bring you back to his time. He failed with you--but has he succeeded with David?

The first time I saw this ep., I was ready to tear my hair out when the writers switched to the Ned story.

Barn has locked Chris in the mausoleum and goes alone to see Ned and Sabrina. He has to conceal his shock when he first sees her, but with his usual courtesy, he says, How do you do. Do you think your cousin will end up like this? Ned asks. Barnabas turns pale and steps away from them. Can you even look at her? Ned asks furiously. Barnabas tells him, This is the kind of scene your sister should be avoiding in order to have any peace. As he and Ned argue over Sabrina’s head (literally, since she’s still sitting in the wheelchair), she looks up and sees that the moon is full. Look at her, Barnabas says with pity. You have made her life so difficult. Putting his hands gently on Sabrina's shoulders, Ned says, If the only way I can make her remember is to shock her out of it, then that's what I'll do. You’re cruel! Barnabas protests. Ned kisses his sister's forehead, then says, I won't have any life until my sister has one--and you can tell Jennings that! I believe he already knows, says Barnabas quietly as he turns to leave. Turning to Sabrina, he says with utmost courtesy, Goodbye. I hope that one day you’ll realize that coming here was a bad thing to do.

Perhaps his gentle voice and demeanor have finally gotten her attention. Suddenly she notices his wolf's-head cane--and reacts with sheer terror. Ned grabs the cane and holds it in front of her face. She starts gasping and moaning. Seeing her pain, Barnabas wants to take the cane back, but Ned refuses to let it go. She’s remembering! She’s remembering! Ned insists triumphantly, but her eyes grow wide with horror....

Makes sense to me, MB.

Barnabas--who as we saw in 1795 really is quite a sociable creater--no longer needs the coffin, so he can be as hospitable as he pleases! He now has a houseful of guests on his hands for an indefinite stay.

Too bad we don't get a scene of the negotiations between Mrs. J and Willie.

David suggests to Amy that they go to the kitchen and ask Willie to tell them a story. One wonders if the stories Willie knows are suitable for such young ears.

Chris tells Barn about seeing a stranger in a frock coat. The writing and direction have worked us into such a state that even hearing about Quentin is scary now! Barn knows who Chris means and is gently perceptive about Chris's plight. Maggie joins them and tells them about hearing David say Quentin's name (after Quentin had burned his arm).

Now that Barnabas knows the ghost's name, he can make some progress. He gives Chris and Maggie a photo album to see if they can identify the man they saw while he does a bit of research on his own. From another book, he reads aloud: Quentin Collins, born 1870; date of death--unknown. Maggie and Chris find a photo of Quentin (labeled in excellent Palmer Method penmanship) and show it to Barnabas. The caption reads, "Quentin, just before he left for Paris." [The coincidence here is still lost on Barnabas, who supposedly went to England.]

Meanwhile, the kids go back to the Old House. Sure that Beth will protect her, Amy bravely goes upstairs alone to retrieve the candlestick telephone from Maggie's room.

Carolyn stops by the cottage and finds a very nice photo of Chris and Amy together. She's glad that Chris has decided to stay, but he breaks her heart all over again when he insists they can't see each other any more.

Worried about Amy, David decides to look for her. She tells him that the phone is gone! The next minute, Maggie bursts in and tells them, Forget the phone! Don't concern yourselves with anything like it anymore! And stop running off, too! The kids are quite happy to agree. I never want to go into this house again! David declares. I don’t either, Amy says. The three of them have a group hug, right there in the foyer. It’s good to believe you, Maggie tells them. Amy decides she wants to visit Chris, and Maggie agrees as long as Chris brings her back to the Old House. Since the children aren’t supposed to be outside alone, Maggie and David walk Amy to Chris’s cottage.

Carolyn leaves in tears when Amy arrives at the cottage. Did you make her unhappy? she asks. I did, Chris admits wretchedly, and myself even more so. (And it’s plainly written all over his face.)

In the evening at the Old House, we see a scene of some domestic tranquility. Maggie is reading by the drawing room fire while Barnabas continues his researches. [They look very comfortable together, but where is Julia? Maybe she has some responsibilities at Windcliff.] How little information there is on Quentin Collins, Barnabas comments wearily as he looks up from his book. His life seems uneventful until he went to Europe. The family histories are often inaccurate, he muses, carefully not looking at Maggie. He continues, There’s nothing to indicate why he would drive the family out of the house, possess the children. Maggie suggests Barnabas get some rest, but he answers, Not until I find something out. Why did he choose David? He had a much younger brother about David’s age--Jamison Collins. But that’s no reason why he would choose David! [Eventually the writers [spoiler]grafted Edward (formerly Oscar) Collins (Louis Edmonds) onto the family tree as Quentin’s older brother and Jamison as his son and therefore Quentin’s nephew. [/spoiler]The family histories are often inaccurate.]

David's room in the Old House is the first present-day upstairs room we see, apart from Josette's room, so Willie has finished the renovations after all. We never do see where Barnabas sleeps as a mortal man--presumably in his old room, or more likely in what was once his father’s room, since he himself is now the master of the Old House. David awakes from an uneasy sleep to hear Quentin’s music. Then he hears a phone ringing and sits up in bed. Quentin’s phone is on David’s table--in David’s room. He’s still staring at it when Amy comes in and chirps in a creepy voice, Beth woke me! I had forgotten how nice Beth is, how pretty the music sounds. David stares into space, mesmerized.

Maggie tells Barnabas, I believe that today, David was really trying to fight Quentin. I believed him when he said he never wanted to go to Collinwood again. I'll look in on him before I go to bed. Don't despair, Barnabas reassures her. We'll learn what it's all about, and soon--I know it. Maggie wishes him goodnight and goes upstairs.

But left alone, Barnabas seems to sense the full weight of the challenges ahead of him. Frowning as he closes the book, he thinks to himself, Quentin Collins! While he lived, I lay in my coffin in the mausoleum. He did not know about me, nor I him. Now, now I must discover the secret of his life! How? How?

Maggie opens the door to David’s room. [She closes it, but it opens again behind her.] First she sees the candlestick telephone on the table--and then she sees that David’s bed is empty. He’s gone! she gasps. He’s gone!....

LE is absolutely wonderful in this episode!

Stokes finally stops Quentin's tricks by breaking the mirror. Out in the hall, Roger hears the uprorar. Stokes explains. Still the family skeptic, Roger fumes, There are no ghosts! I only agreed to the exorcism to keep Liz happy. Please tell her the spirits are gone. [Even though you don’t think there are any, Roger?] That’s too dangerous, Stokes argues. Amy and David must not be left alone for a minute. But even Stokes’s warning about his son fails to convince Roger. Stokes tries to leave the room, but Roger blocks the door. No, Professor, he says, you’re not to leave the room until you agree to keep silent about this latest trick of your imagination. [Despite all the supernatural disasters that beset them, those wacky, lovable Collinses have carefully preserved a strong rationalist streak through the centuries, and every generation boasts at least one skeptic who needs to be persuaded.]

David comes to the drawing room to say good-night to his aunt. Elizabeth tries to get him to confide in her, but he refuses. Once you banish all the secrets by talking, you'll feel better, Elizabeth assures him. I want to make sure _he_ can never come back, David says, admitting at last that there is a “he” to get rid of. Moments later, they are both horrified when Quentin's Theme starts up. Elizabeth hurries out, unaware that David hasn't followed her. The doors close, trapping David in the drawing room. Quentin appears before him, angrier than ever. He fixes his gaze on David, who is unable to look away. Don’t come near me! David shouts. Don’t touch me! Quentin does neither, instead striking him mute.

Elizabeth joins Roger and Stokes upstairs--all three of them can hear the music. Stokes admits that the exorcism has failed. Suddenly they realize that David isn't with them, and they all rush downstairs.

Down in the drawing room, David is mutely trying to call for help as the music drones on and Quentin glares at him. Elizabeth calls David from the foyer; Quentin hears her and promptly disappears. The music stops at the same moment. Quentin seems not to have had nearly enough time to repossess David, who opens the front doors and runs straight out of the house. Stokes explains that the music has stopped because "our friend" has no further need of it. Stokes decides they should check on Amy.

David has made a beeline for the Old House. He may or may not be about to spill the beans, but Roger arrives and berates Barnabas and Stokes for upsetting David. Barn gently asks David to tell his father the truth. But Quentin is glaring at David through the window. David stops talking. It was only a game, he says lamely. His voice rises to a shriek as he ends, Only they’ll punish me for playing it, that’s why I can’t tell you, they’ll punish me! I don’t know what to do! He runs upstairs, sobbing. His face clouded with worry, Barnabas watches him flee.

Whether because Barnabas, even in his mortal state, is the more powerful of the two, or for some other reason, Quentin doesn't appear inside the Old House. 

Back at the Great House Elizabeth regrets that she didn't think to send David to stay with Barnabas. Stokes advises Elizabeth, I think you should all pack your bags and leave. Sarcastically, Roger asks, Should we burn the house when we go? Stokes replies, You're treating all this very lightly. There have been two mysterious deaths in this house already [he means Madam Findley and Ezra Braithwaite], and there will be more--tonight, tomorrow. You’re deliberately trying to frighten my sister! Roger says accusingly. Why are you doing this? Stokes assures him, I want to save your son’s life and Amy's life. The spirits that are roaming this house are determined to take the children for their own. They will kill anyone who stands in their way. I want to stop the tragedy. Mrs. Stoddard, go to Barnabas at once! he urges Elizabeth. If you don't, you will regret it every day of your life! Elizabeth hesitates, but only for a moment, then announces, We'll all go to the Old House now. If it isn't convenient for Barnabas, we can stay at the Inn. This is insane! Roger protests, but Elizabeth says, I’m going upstairs to wake the others. I won't go, Roger says flatly. I hope you change your mind, Elizabeth says as she heads upstairs. This is all your fault! Roger fumes at the professor. Unimpressed, Stokes retorts, I already know your opinion of me, Mr. Collins! He storms out, leaving Roger alone in the drawing room.
 
Roger pours himself a solitary brandy. Sensing a presence, he turns around, but sees nothing. He shakes his head at his own foolish fancy. Then he turns again, his face shadowed, still feeling as if someone's watching him. He shakes his head again and drinks. Ridiculous! he mutters. He turns, thinking he sees-- something by the french windows. He searches both alcoves. What did I think I saw? he mutters. I'm getting as bad as the rest of them, he chides himself. Then the double doors close by themselves. Nervously, Roger murmurs, Someone _is_ here! Breathing hard, he calls out, Who’s here? Who is in this room? He turns and unconsciously raises his fist to his mouth in horror. Quentin is standing before him, favoring Roger with the same malevolent gaze he turns on Roger’s son.

At 2:00 a.m., Elizabeth and Stokes are walking down the Great Staircase for the last time, suitcases in hand. Elizabeth says, I’ll have to come back tomorrow--I only brought enough things for one night. Stokes tells her, You’d better not plan on coming back tomorrow. When will we get back? Elizabeth asks. Soon, I hope, he replies as he helps her into her coat. I sense you feel it will be a long time, Elizabeth says soberly. In fact, I don’t know when any of us will be able to return, Stokes admits. I think we should attempt another exorcism, with someone with more power than I have. [We never find out who he means.] It's incredible, Elizabeth comments. I never thought I would leave this house. [And we know she means never!] Persuade Mr. Collins to leave with us, Stokes urges her. Where is Roger? she asks suddenly. I left him in the drawing room, adamant as ever, Stokes replies. Elizabeth enters the drawing room with Stokes following. Roger is sitting in a chair, nearly paralyzed with shock. What happened? Elizabeth asks in alarm. Burying his face in his hands, Roger gasps faintly, I saw him--here! Turning to Stokes, he says, You were right. I’m very sorry, Stokes replies generously as he helps Roger up. Come with us, Roger, Elizabeth says. We'll decide what to do tomorrow. Yes, Roger says at last. He turns to Stokes again and bursts out, Oh god! Please forgive me for doubting you! I never thought we would be forced to leave this house, he says, unconsciously echoing his sister. What will we do? he asks. I don't know what to do about anything, Elizabeth admits. I'll turn out the lights. Before she turns out the lights in the drawing room, we can see that the table that is usually in front of the fireplace is missing, even though the fire is still burning brightly. Tomorrow we will make an expedition to get your things, Stokes assures Roger. I'll put the bags in the car. He leaves. Roger staggers out to the foyer. Elizabeth turns off all but one of the foyer lights, plunging the house into nearly complete darkness. Standing in the darkened foyer, Roger comments softly, How quiet it is. I could almost believe I'm alone, Elizabeth agrees. Roger puts both arms around Elizabeth, who turns off the last light. When they reach the front door, Roger turns back. Shaking his fist, he exclaims defiantly, We’ll be back! Have no doubt of that! He closes the door.

After the last living residents of Collinwood shut the front doors, Quentin’s music joins the thunder outside to fill every room of the now-dark Great House: the West Wing room with the panel; the storage room that leads to it; the upstairs hallway with the door to the West Wing; Maggie’s room; David’s room, his schoolbooks strewn across his desk; Roger’s room; the drawing room, where the table is back in front of the still-burning fire, now with tea laid for one; the dark foyer. Quentin stands on the landing at the top of the stairs, laughing triumphantly now that he is the Master of Collinwood at last....

Thanks, Gerard. That is fabulous!

Indeed! 

In some ways, this was more like a Friday episode than a Monday one! What a cliffhanger ending!

Holding a purple cravat, Quentin strides purposefully toward Maggie. You promised! Amy shrieks at Quentin. You  lied to us! the children scream. Please don’t do it! We promise we’ll do whatever you want! Maggie manages to let out a shrill scream. Quentin turns to glare at the children, then turns back to Maggie. As the children huddle together in the corner and scream at him to stop, Quentin tries to strangle Maggie (from the front again--will he never learn?). Overcome with terror, she simply faints.

Mrs. J and then Elizabeth rush in. Elizabeth doesn't believe that Quentin exists--for now. Mrs. J. marches the kids upstairs. Elizabeth turns back to Maggie, trying to revive her, and and stares in astonishment at the cravat on the floor beside Maggie--the first proof that Mrs. Johnson’s story is true.

Great work by the kids when Elizabeth wants to go to the Old House to get Julia. David and Amy completely lose it, circling her in hysterics.

Elizabeth returns from the Old house and tells Maggie wearily that no one was at the Old House. (Perhaps Barnabas and Julia are dining out!) Go to the study and call Professor Stokes, she tells Maggie. If anyone can make sense of this, he can. I'll go upstairs while you make the call. Maggie goes off to the study, and Elizabeth walks slowly upstairs. [Just before Maggie enters the study to call Stokes, someone dashes across to the left.] Maggie dials the number and pleads with Professor Stokes to answer his phone. The storm has continued to rage the whole time, but suddenly everything falls silent. The silence is louder than the wind that was howling a moment before.

Upstairs, Elizabeth can hear the wind too, but it stops abruptly. Mrs. Johnson dashes out to the hall and tells her, Come in--quickly! David is lying on the bed; Amy is slumped over the desk. They were both screaming and yelling, Mrs. Johnson says, then suddenly, everything stopped, and they collapsed. It was so unnatural! One minute they were yelling how Maggie was to blame, then there was deathly quiet. What does it mean? I don't know, she answers herself. Outdoors, the thunder and lightning and rain just stopped! Elizabeth suggests, Perhaps it's over. Mrs. Johnson opens a window and says, It's still pouring, she observes. There are none of the usual house noises. It's quiet as a tomb. Don’t say that, Elizabeth chastises her. Mrs. Johnson declares, I’m certain something bad is going to happen. While Elizabeth, who has had enough, tells her to stop it, Quentin's music begins to play. Both women hear it. It's old music, Elizabeth comments, like an old record. Neither of them can tell where it's coming form. As the music gets louder, Amy revives and raises her head. David revives too, and sits up. In an evil voice he declares solemnly, It's too late--too late to be afraid. He starts to laugh uproariously. Quentin’s laughter blends with David’s and with the music. As the noise reverberates through the house, Elizabeth and Mrs. Johnson clasp hands, terrified....

So that wasn't DS's vocal debut after all? Did not know that. But is it DS who laughs at the end of this ep.?

Maggie hears Quentin's name for the first time.

Amy sings "Inchworm" as she works on her jigsaw puzzle.

The sartorially inclined will be interested to know that Chris favors desert boots; Ned’s neckties are wide enough to fit a six-lane Interstate.

Quentin is strong enough to appear in the woods out of nowhere, his face bathed in an evil glow, because the kids have decided to go to Maggie.

Looking for the kids (again), Maggie opens the drawing room doors and shivers, seeming to feel a chill in the room. She returns to the foyer. Suddenly, the front doors blow open, startling her again. When she shuts them, she hears a man's laughter ring through the house amid the roar of thunder and the flash of lightning. She doesn’t see the landing door open silently, but she hears it close. Glancing up, she sees nothing. She heads for the study, calling to the children again, but gets no reply. Stop hiding! she calls out to them. We aren't playing hide and go seek! Before Maggie reaches the study, Quentin laughs again--louder, this time. Maggie hurries into the study and locks herself in, terrified. As she waits tensely, she hears a man’s slowly approaching footsteps--then, even more chilling, the children’s laughter. As the footsteps come closer, Maggie backs away from the door and watches in horror as the doorknob turns slowly. David and Amy laugh again. Can you hear us? David calls to her. We can hear you--why don't you answer? There's someone we want you to meet. He wants to meet you, too. Come on out, they urge her. _He_ won't hurt you! Trapped in the study, Maggie trembles as she listens.…..

A nice, scary finish!