Angelique Bouchard Collins is looking over Barnabas Collins' casket as Joshua Collins joins her to say that men have come to carry the casket to the grave. Angelique wants a proper service and burial for Barnabas, but Joshua replies that the family have already prayed. Joshua accuses Angelique of tricking his son into marrying her. Angelique tells Joshua she is grieving, but he reminds her that he is not moved by displays of emotion. Angelique wants to decide when and where Barnabas should be buried, but Joshua insists that Barnabas be buried on this night; rumors of plague would frighten the townspeople. Angelique wants her wishes heard, but Joshua responds that he will spread the word that Barnabas has hurriedly moved to England for business. Angelique threatens to dispel that rumor with