Barnabas and Adam continue to discuss the possibility of his getting a mate; Willie wants to go into town. Victoria tells Jeff she can’t date him tonight, because she’s telling Barnabas that she’s going to marry Jeff. Willie wants to hunt Adam with a rifle; he feels he and Barnabas won't be safe until Adam is dead. Adam hides as Victoria walks by him to the Old House; Victoria tells Barnabas that she and Jeff are going to be married and that he’s the first person she's told. Victoria recognizes Adam, who takes her hostage as she is walking home from the Old House.