1197

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Timeline	1840 / 1841 PT
Narrator	Jerry Lacy
Writer	Sam Hall
Director	Lela Swift
Broadcast	January 26, 1971
Recorded	January 18, 1971
Video	DVD: DS C25D2

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The great house of Collinwood in the year 1840. On this night, in the courtyard behind the Collinsport jail, Gerard Stiles has come to witness the final success of his plan to bring about the downfall of the Collins family, for Quentin and Desmond Collins are to be publicly beheaded.

Valerie brings the head of Judah Zachary and interrupts the execution. Valerie explains that Gerard is possessed by the Judah and explains that she was once Judah's follower. Desmond grabs a gun from one of the guards and shoots Gerard, the head of Judah changes to a skull. Judah leaves Gerard's body, Gerard apologizes to Quentin for all that has happened. Quentin and Desmond are released.

Barnabas happens upon the events of Parallel Time, where he witnesses Bramwell Collins's return after 5 years away. His fiancee, Catherine Harridge embraces him passionately, but suddenly informs him of her plans to marry his cousin, Morgan Collins. Bramwell swears to win her back. Barnabas watches their sad reunion and realizes that his one true love has always been Angelique. Not Josette, not Maggie, not Vicki or Roxanne - it has always truly been Angelique. He journeys to the courthouse to tell her, but is quickly informed by the judge that she has been released.

Overwhelmed by his feelings for Angelique, Barnabas returns to Collinwood to confess his love for his wife. He is met by Quentin and Daphne, who are about to depart for their new life together. They inform him of Valerie's freedom, and reveal that she is waiting for him. With a full heart, Barnabas wishes the lovers happiness in their new life, then goes to meet his beloved. Just as he begins to reveal his true love for her, Lamar Trask arrives and shoots her.