Carolyn hides Adam in the west wing of Collinwood. The rumor of Barnabas' death briefly has Victoria and Carolyn disturbed, Cassandra reluctantly dispels the rumor. David hears Dr. Lang's message on his tape recorder. Nicholas warns Cassandra that he will destroy her at midnight unless she finds out how to return the curse to Barnabas. Cassandra wonders how her curse could have failed when David asks for her help with the tape recorder.