Dear Fellow Dark Shadows Fans,
The seemingly all-too-abrupt release of Willie Loomis from Windcliff today bothered me somewhat. Sure, I was delighted to see the return of Barnabas' partner-in-crime, but something just did not seem right.
Wouldn't the residents of Collinsport be rather upset about Willie's return to town? I'm sure that Liz and Roger would be none-too-pleased about their cousin's decision to bring Willie back to the grounds of Collinwood. And, Sam Evans, Joe Haskell, and especially, Maggie Evans would be screaming bloody murder to everyone in town!
No doubt, Sheriff Paterson would be burning rubber out to the Old House to read the riot act to Barnabas. I'm sure the mayor of Collinsport (a man or woman, who we unfortunately never got to see) would utilize any means to prevent Willie's return to Collinsport.
I realize that Barnabas told Joe that Willie's release was perfectly legal, but I just don't buy it. As much as I admire the estimable Dr. Hoffman, I don't believe that she could arbitrarily order Willie's release from Windcliff. Perhaps our friend and legal expert, Ben, would care to explain the complicated legal and procedural steps needed to release an apparent sociopath (like ol' Willie) from an institution.
Sincerely,
Bob the Bartender. Collinsport's amicus curiae
PS I think the Julia looked smashing in her stylish black suit dress today. (It's probalbly an Evan Picone creation.) And, did you catch Dr. Lang, arms flailing about wildly, during his dream curse? He looked like the great Joe Cocker performing the song "The Letter" on Saturday Night Live!