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This round robin was written by members of the Barnabas-Quentin Onelist who were unable to attend the 1999 Dark Shadows Fest in New York. If anyone would like to take credit for this segment, please e-mail me!
Settling back in the butter-soft seats of the limo, Cheri watched out the window as the streets of what was supposed to be New York City sped underneathe them. Beverly and Christine were warming up to Willie; and Beverly, having found her tongue, was asking him whether his being there was an indication that Barnabas was finally going to come to the festival. Christine was smiling, listening enthralled by this man who knew so well the famous Mr. Barnabas Collins. At the very thought of the suave andgracious Mr. Collins, the air in the limo seemed warmer, and Cheri felther cheeks flush.
But her attention was quickly drawn back to the scenery outside, the lush green trees lining the narrow road. Houses, grand homes, indeed, spaced far apart and heralded by massive stone and wrought-iron gated drives. Thick forrested countryside. But no street signs. No busy traffic or skyscrapers. No PEOPLE.
Cheri glanced sideways at her female companions. Christine was now talking excitedly with Willie, who had confirmed that Barnabas Collins would, as a matter of fact, be making an appearance to his fans this very evening. Beverly was smiling widely at the thought when she caught Cheri's eye. As her gaze followed her new friend's nearly imperceptible nod towards the limo window, her expression grew puzzled, then somber.
The minutes stretched. Willie continued to jabber on, attempting to keep the women entertained--or, at least, Cheri suspicioned, to keep them PREOCCUPIED. Finally, Christine asked, "How much longer 'til we get there?"
"Not too much longer, Miss," answered Willie, suddenly cutting his eyes to the floor and stammering just a bit as he attempted to pick up the threads of his interrupted prattle.
The three women looked at each other for a long moment before Beverly turned slowly to face Willie directly. "And just where, Mr. Loomis, Are you taking us?"
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