Heavy breathing again, then Michael appears. Michael is listed in the credits as Michael Hackett--perhaps related to Carolyn’s long-ago biker beau, Buzz Hackett? He is played by Michael Maitland, who at least can act.
Elizabeth leaves David at the shop for a sleepover with Michael. Although they don't have Amy to pick on this time, she still leaves her nephew and heir with a complete stranger, without any adult supervision, and amid priceless antiques. Sure enough, Michael lays out the ground rules: You must be very quiet. You must stay awake, and you may not call for help--no matter what happens. Goodnight, he adds cheerfully and goes upstairs.
Back at Collinwood, Roger scolds his sister--with justification for once--for leaving his son with all and sundry. Elizabeth even lies that he's staying with Alex. He’s an abominable little boy, Roger snaps, not even the same age as David. You have nothing to worry about, Elizabeth replies--David couldn’t be in safer hands.
Mean taxidermied animals, flashing red lights, and spooky phone calls: What more could a kid ask for? Well, how about that heavy Leviathan breathing? Makes me think that Leviathans don't have the freshest breath either.
At sunrise, David is sitting in the rocking chair when Michael comes downstairs. I’ve learned my lesson, David says contritely. We should get along fine from now on, Michael replies. They hear a knock on the door, and Michael says it’s time for the shop to open. Julia Hoffman walks in, greets David, and notices Michael. Have you come to buy something? he asks. I’ve come to look at some paintings, Julia replies. Michael and Julia exchange introductions and Julia asks what happened to Alex. David says Megan took him home a while ago, so Julia asks if Michael is another relative. Michael says yes and reaches up to scratch his ear. Julia notices he too has a red crescent-shaped birthmark on his wrist. Startled, she makes a quick exit. She noticed the birthmark, Michael says in annoyance. She didn't say anything, but I knew what she was thinking. She is beginning to suspect too much, David. We must find a way to deal with her--immediately! The look on David’s face tells us he knows exactly what Michael means.........
