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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #939 (1970) - Barnabas - 'I MUST kill him. Now.'

From "Robservations 5/14/03 - #938/939 - A Tale By Fireglow; A Lawman Named Sheriff"

Barnabas enters as she's arranging the roses into the vase and comments how pretty they are. I came to see if you're all right, he says. I feel much better today, she says. You have an admirer, I see, comments Barnabas. It appears that way, she agrees.  You don't sound very convinced, he says. I'm  not, agrees Carolyn--he's a very strange, impetuous young man. What's his name? Barn asks. Jeb Hawkes, she says--he's someone I keep meeting, accidentally, first at the antique shop, then on the terrace. Barnabas doesn't look happy.

So he's the one who has upset you so much? he asks. How did you know I was upset? she asks. I came in after you went upstairs, says Barnabas, Maggie told me--she's worried about you. She needn't be, says Carolyn, I'm sure the incident meant absolutely nothing. What kind of incident was it? he asks. She laughs--you shouldn't start worrying about it. Carolyn finishes arranging the roses and takes the vase away--I'm getting some water for them, she says. Barnabas picks up the card that came with the roses and says to himself, if I don't stop Jeb, there's no hope for Carolyn. I must kill him--now!

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1032 (1970PT) - Maggie - 'I MUST get out of this place, but how, how?'

From '#1032/1033: Robservations 07/23/03: Back to PT; "I'll Make You Love Me"'

Maggie rises from the cot and tries the door--I must get out of this place, she tells herself--but how?  If only I felt stronger--no, there might be a way. If I can persuade him to take me out...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1098 (1970) - Quentin - 'There MUST be something else I can do. She MUST leave this house.'

From "#1097/1098: Robservations 09/09/03: Barnabas Grills the Kids"

Quentin re-lights the candle on the table. I did what I could, he tells himself, I tried to send her away--I'll still try--there must be something else I can do. He looks up. She must leave this house!

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1160 (1840) - Judard - 'You MUST listen to me and repeat every single word I say.'

From "#1159/1160: Robservations 11/07/03: Shocking Revelation; Another Death"

there are certain mysteries pertaining to life and death he says, that will make a difference of your life--and living.  Teach me them, she begs.  Do you really want to know what they are? asks Gerard--you must start and there is no turning back--you will never be able to leave our little group.  There are others? she asks.  You will never be alone again, he promises.  Oh, if only I could believe that, she says, disbelieving but hopeful.  You will, he assures her.  You frighten me a little, she admits.  You have a right to be frightened, he says, if I say a few more words and you run out of this room, well, then you are my enemy--and I am not kind to my enemies.  She tells him she will not be an enemy--teach me the mysteries.  You must listen to me, he says, and repeat every single word I say.

The Robservations references the quote perfectly...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #873 (1897[-1841PT]) - Quentofi - 'Sometime you MUST tell me how you have accomplished all that you have. I shall wonder about it until you do.'

From "Robservations 4/1/03 - 872/873"

Quit denying the truth and admit we are enemies. "If you wish-Count Petofi," says Barnabas, with a rare smile. I didn't expect you to find out so soon, very clever, says Q, you must be extraordinarily clever man, or you wouldn't be here talking to me-sometime you must explain to me how you have accomplished all you have. I shall wonder about it until you do. Barnabas says he'll wonder how HE accomplished all he has. There's one power he has that Barn doesn't, says Q, this rather innocent looking hand

The Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...

And the first "must" line in the excerpt does indeed come up in the scene, so no doubt it will show up in a future installment of the slideshow.

And this is the second quote from this ep. The first (Lady Kitty - 'Now you're not a stupid man, Mr. Collins-- far from it. You MUST be aware of the effect you're having on me') was back on June 16th of 2024.

And just a reminder, we've seen a notation similar to "Ep #873 (1897[-1841PT])" before and in that case it meant that the quote should have come from an 1841PT ep, but because there are no longer any 1841PT eps that haven't been quoted from, an alternate version of DS is being used instead. In this case that alternate version is the 1897 storyline and a quote from its Ep #873 is being used.

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #745 (1897[-1841PT]) - Jenny - 'Get out! Quentin is coming, you MUST NOT see him.'

From "Robservations 12/18/02 - #744-745 - Barnabas & Jenny"

Downstairs, Magda and Sandor hear the noise and run upstairs to investigate.  Jenny is sobbing; Magda recognizes her voice.  As Magda bangs on the locked door, Sandor finds the keys on the floor.  They let themselves in and Magda runs toward Jenny, who screams, "I told you never to speak to me again!"  We were so worried about you when you disappeared from Collinwood! Cries Magda.  GET OUT! rants Jenny--Quentin is coming, you must not see him.  Quentin went to Collinwood, says Sandor.  I told you yesterday I would kill you both if you told him! shouts Jenny.  That was years ago, says Sandor, mystified.  Jenny is confused.  No, she says, it was. . .no, it wasn't.  "Quentin and I are married," says Jenny--"Do you have any idea what it's like to be a Collins?  I am a Collins, Quentin loves me."  Magda points out what Quentin has done to her.  Jenny orders her not to speak to her like that--don't talk of Quentin--YOU GYPSY!  "You are a gypsy, too," says Magda.

The Robservations references the quote perfectly...

And this is the third quote from this ep. The first (Jenny - 'I MUST wait. He said that. I MUST be quiet and wait. I don't want to wait. He told me to. I MUST') was back on January 17th of 2022, and the second (Magda - 'We MUST find her. We MUST-- she has a devil in her!') was back on August 30th of 2023.

And just a reminder, we've seen a notation similar to "Ep #745 (1897[-1841PT])" before and in that case it meant that the quote should have come from an 1841PT ep, but because there are no longer any 1841PT eps that haven't been quoted from, an alternate version of DS is being used instead. In this case that alternate version is the 1897 storyline and a quote from its Ep #745 is being used.

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1166 (1840) - Desmond - 'That has nothing to do whatsoever with this case. The charge here is witchcraft. And as unjust as I may think it to be, I MUST insist that we adhere to this charge.'

From "#1165/1166: Robservations 11/13/03: Gaslighting Daphne"

Desmond asks that Sam's testimony be stricken from the record.  On what grounds? demands Dawson.  On the grounds that she is a prejudiced witness, says Desmond--and her allegations have not been borne out--on the contrary, it has been shown here that Quentin Collins is the hapless victim in this matter, and the only purpose for holding the seance was to try to put Joanna's soul to rest.  Dawson tells the judge that Mrs. Collins' testimony does not constitute the whole of the prosecution's case, but it is vital to the overall information I intend to bring forward.  Desmond says that has nothing whatsoever to do with this case--the charge is witchcraft--and as unjust as I think it to be, I insist we adhere to this charge--and Samantha Collins' testimony has nothing to do with this charge!--anybody can hold a seance, anybody can try to communicate with the dead, that does not constitute witchcraft!  Dawson urges the judges to consider this decision very carefully.  Vail says the counsel may rest assured they will.

The Robservations references the quote almost perfectly - though it does not include the word "must" - shameful...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1041 (1970PT) - Inspector Hamilton - 'But you MUST admit, his position is rather shaky.'

From "#1040/1041: Robservations 07/29/03: Quentin in Dutch With the Law"

From the doorway, Angelique gasps--Bruno's dead? I'm afraid so, says Hamilton. I don't believe it, how did it happen? asks Ang. That's what we intend to find out when we question Mr. Collins, says Hamilton. The Inspector thinks I did it, says Quentin. Angelique feigns surprise--oh, no! The charge is only suspicion of murder, Hamilton reminds Quentin, I haven't stated flatly that you did it, because I don't know, but I did discover you standing over the body. "I don't believe that Quentin could have murdered anyone!" says Angelique defiantly. I sincerely hope you're right, says the Inspector--I must admit, his position is rather shaky. Angelique walks to the other side of the room. Shall we be going? asks Hamilton. May I have one last request before I go? inquires Quentin. Depends on what it is, says the Inspector. I'd like to take some things with me, says Q, if I'm going to be the guest of State overnight.

The Robservations paraphrases rather than directly quotes - plus, it shifts the focus of the "must" line from Angelexis to Inspector Hamilton...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #959 (1970) - Sabrina - 'Oh, Chris, I know we can find a way to help you. There MUST be a cure.'

From "Robservations 5/29/03 - #958-959 - Roger's in the Know; Chris is Captive"

Chris and Sabrina are making out in the cottage.  We must stop, he insists we're just repeating the past. Yes, I knows, she says, caressing him. We can't let that happen, he says. We can and they should, she says, putting her head on his shoulder, we shouldn't let anything interfere with our happiness--last time we were just a few days away from being man and wife, and quite accidentally, I saw you go through the transformation. And almost got yourself killed, he reminds her. Oh, this time we shouldn't let anything get in the way, she says. Do you think we should still get married? asks Chris, amazed. We still love each other, she reminds him.  It's insane, he protests, you would spend your life in constant danger. Not constant, she assures him, I  understand everything now, and know we can find a way to live together--and the way to protect me when the time comes. I don't want to think or talk about it, says Chris. Sabrina says, "You don't love me."  It's not a question of love, he says. Oh, Chris, she says, I know we can find a way to help you--there must be a cure. Cure first, us after, responds Chris--I'll take you to the car. We won't give up, she swears, and they hug.

The Robservations references the quote almost perfectly...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #851 (1897) - Petofi - 'I said I almost forgave you for stealing Quentin's portrait. And I almost did, but not quite, because you were arrogant. And arrogance MUST learn humility, no matter how painful the lesson may be.'

From "Robservations 3/13/03 - #850-851 - Amanda Trashes Trask; Angelique Threatens"

I want to confess something I've never told anyone--I have an ideal, a face I see as I drift off to sleep, a beautiful woman who haunts my dreams--tall, with raven hair and eyes like a cat--could you draw this woman for a lonely friend? It's something you see in your mind, says Tate, I can't put it on paper. Try, demands Petofi, do try, just a quick sketch will do--draw a woman with black hair and eyes like a cat--Is there some reason you don't want to do it? asks Petofi, noticing his hesitation. I don't want to disappoint you, says Tate. I'd only be disappointed that you're hesitating to do as I ask, says Petofi. It's hard to look into another person's mind, says Tate. Look into your own, then, suggests Petofi, create someone from your own imagination--do as I say and let's see what happens. Tate refuses--I'm afraid. Of disappointing me, or something else? asks Petofi. No, nothing, says Tate, I'll try. He quickly draws on the sketch pad. Excellent, says Petofi, one more stroke and she'll be finished (dirty mind central?) "She's so beautiful, and so real, I can't believe she isn't in the room," says Petofi. Charles turns to him--NO, she's not here! he insists.  What's the matter? Asks Petofi.  Charles, seeing nothing, smiles, relieved. I'm sorry I forced you to draw my ideal woman, says Petofi. I thought you might be disappointed, that's all, says Charles. Smiling, Petofi reminds him, I ALMOST forgave you for stealing Quentin's portrait, and I almost did--but not quite--because you were arrogant, and must learn painful humility...goodbye, Charles--I am sorry for your loss. Wait, says Tate--but Petofi is gone.

The Robservations references paraphrase the quote a bit...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #1209 (1841PT[-1968/69]) - Flora - 'You MUST protect us too. We're innocent, yet terribly guilty.'

From "#1207_1208/1209: Robservations 12/15/03: Plagued; A Grisly Discovery"

Did I really go to Catherine's room with a knife? asks Melanie, sobbing in a chair.  Don't put yourself through this, pleads Flora.  Then I did go into that room, says Melanie, and if I hadn't been stopped, Catherine would be dead now, too--wouldn't she?  Flora, miserable, doesn't respond.  You can't even answer me, says Melanie--what am I going to do, Mama?  I don't think you were responsible for Stella's death, says Flora--you must believe that--for Julia, and for me, as well as for yourself--because if we hadn't locked Stella in that room, she wouldn't be dead now--so you must protect us, too--we're innocent, yet terribly guilty.  Mama! says Melanie, you didn't murder her, didn't stab her to death--I did!  She sobs.  You could be next, warns Melanie, do you want that?  Stop it, begs Flora.  I don't remember what I do, says Melanie--you could be next.  Stop it, says Flora--even if you did murder Stella, you didn't know what you were doing--you don't know!  Melanie's face collapses.

The Robservations references the quote perfectly...

And the first "must" line (though in a different form) does indeed appear in the scene, so no doubt it will show up in a future installment of the slideshow.

And this is the second quote from this ep. The first (Kendrick - 'I MUST be direct, Mrs. Collins. Will you tell us the truth now-- all of it?') was back on January 27th of 2024.

And just a reminder, we've seen a notation similar to "Ep #1209 (1841PT[-1968/69])" before and in that case it meant that the quote should have come from a 1968/69 ep, but because there are no longer any 1968/69 eps that haven't been quoted from, an alternate version of DS is being used instead. In this case that alternate version is the 1841PT storyline and a quote from its Ep #1209 is being used.

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #594 (1968) - Danielle Roget - 'I do not understand. You MUST explain.'

From "Robservations 8/7/02 - #594/595 - A Life Force of Dubious Origins"

He hands her a paper and tells her to read it. With a quavering voice, the frightened Carolyn reads out loud: "Danielle Roget, you will hear me calling to you. You will hear my voice and you will come to me..." Laughter fills the room, and Nicholas explains that Danielle Roget is in the room. The laughter is replaced by a series of bloodcurdling screams. Carolyn screams she can't stand it--she's got to get out--and she jumps out of the chair. Nicholas grabs her, but she's hysterical. Look at me, orders Nicholas, and calms her down with his hypnotic stare. He gets her to sit back down in the chair, where she collapses with her head on the table. A female voice asks why Nicholas is protecting her. A ghostly female figure, dressed in an elaborate old-fashioned long dress with big ruffled sleeves, appears in the room. Nicholas sternly says that he didn't summon her there to harm Carolyn. He asks Danielle if she'd like to live again. She says it's not possible, but he assures her there is a way. She must come back to this room when the clock strikes 3:00 - but she must appear as she was in life. She reminds him that she can exist that way for only a few hours, and he says that's all they need. If she shows up again at 3:00, he'll explain then. She doesn't want him to banish her before she can destroy Carolyn and watch her die. Nicholas orders her to return to her grave and starts putting out the candles. The apparition is snuffed out at the same time as the last candle.

The Robservations doesn't reference the quote at all. However, the quote comes up after Nicholas says that a few hours are all they need and before Nicholas says there's no time for explanations and orders her to appear before him in the room when the clock strikes three and he will tell her all she needs to know...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #451 (1796) - Bathia - 'Dark, dark, how can it be so dark? Light. There MUST be light.'

From "#0451/0452: Robservations 04/22/02: Things Look Grim For Everyone"

Old House - Barnabas lies on a table, and Bathia walks around it, creating a circle of faith. She holds Angelique's ribbon. It's so dark, says Bathia, so dark--the light will find and destroy Angelique forever!--first, a final warning--free this man from your curse--surrender your power! Barnabas begins to moan, twist his head. She will find her in the dark, swears Bathia, and burn her in the light of her own fire. Barnabas continues to moan. Naomi knocks at the door, hears sounds from within, checks the window, which is covered with a curtain. She calls to Joshua. "Mother?" says Barnabas. He's out of the trance, declares Bathia, all is lost!

The Robservations doesn't reference the quote directly but does its circumstances...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #337 (1967) - Roger - 'Well, I MUST say, it's a pleasant surprise to see you here at Collinwood. I thought you might have disowned the rest of the family by now.'

From "Robservations 1/31/02 - #337/338 - Kevorkian Dave Woodard"

Barnabas, leaving Collinwood after checking to see how David is doing, meets Roger, who tells him he's found a wonderful place in Boston to send David. Barnabas grins happily after Roger goes into the house.

The Robservations doesn't reference the quote at all. However, seconds after Barnabas comes out of the house, he and Roger exchange greetings and then Roger delivers the quote...

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[spoiler]Today's quote:
Ep #171 (1967) - Carolyn - 'Yes, David MUST be in some kind of danger. He's the one Josette is trying to protect.'

From "#0170/0171: Robservations 09/19/01: Laura, Saboteur, Dream-Weaver"

I can't stop thinking about what Dr. Guthrie said, Vicki tells her, those words that I spoke--boy--it must have been David. Yes, says Carolyn, David must be in some kind of danger--he's the one she's trying to protect--but what danger? I spoke of fire, says Vicki, fires that were and fires that are to be--perhaps fire is the threat to David--perhaps he's going to be trapped in fire! Where will the fire be? wonders Carolyn, in this house?--where? I don't know, says Vicki.

The Robservations reference the quote almost perfectly...