Well-written episode. Barnabas's fervent belief that he could save Vicky was made far more effective by the contrast with Julia's skepticism.
I cannot refrain from noting that Eagle Hill Cemetery, originally about 5 miles from Collinwood, now seems to be on the estate, quite close to the great house. It's nothing new. I just can't keep my mouth shut about it, that's all.
Nice bit at Stokes's house, when Barnabas suggested that he himself was from another century, and Julia sprang up, coughing. It was clearly a real cough on Grayson Hall's part, and she used it very effectively. I wonder: what does Stokes think of what Barnabas said? I very much doubt that Stokes suspects Barnabas of having been a vampire. But he knows - if I remember correctly - that Cassandra was Angelique, and that the target of the dream curse was Barnabas. Therefore he should have been open to the idea that Barnabas was the original Barnabas Collins, and open to the idea of letting Barnabas try out the herb. Oh, well, I guess Julia brought Barnabas to his senses. Maybe she slapped him with her gloves when we weren't looking.
Barnabas acted like a stereotypical grown-up with the kids. Learned it from his father, I guess. At least he treats David and Amy better than he treated Adam.
Now Amy's overjoyed that they're not going to Boston. As I said, she's a strange child.
