Chapter 1 – Welcome home Barnabas Collins  "Children… get away
from that man…" rang out a firm, distinctly feminine voice from
behind Barnabas.  He turned towards the voice. Walking down the
stairs was one of the most beautiful creatures he had ever seen.
A heart shaped face surrounded by long blonde curls, skin like
porcelain and large bright blue eyes, currently narrowed in
hostility and suspicion.  "He says his name is Barnabas
Collins…" piped David behind him. "And I'm pretty sure he called
me a hooker…" added Carolyn.  A sheepish look came over his
face. His eyes flicked briefly toward the children, but were
quickly drawn back to the blonde woman. He stared at her as she
approached. "That will do Carolyn…" she said in a firm but
gentle voice as she got close to him.  She was older than his
first impression of her, but the faint lines on her face did
nothing to diminish her beauty. And the figure under the
conservative black dress she was wearing was slender and
shapely. His eyes flicked down to the neck