Synopsis

Something startled Jeb, sending him retreating. As if by unseen hand, the door unlocked, granting Maggie and Willie their escape. Willie, speaking to Barnabas and Julia, announced his impending marriage, expressing a desire to remain aloof from the turmoil consuming Collinwood. Jeb then accused Barnabas of orchestrating their confinement in the hallway. But Willie, unable to abandon Barnabas, resolved to offer assistance. However, as he spoke, Jeb lunged at Julia, only to be driven back by the s