I'm amazed at the cruelty Barbara's father was capable of. She might be a difficult, spoiled child, but she didn't deserve to be disowned. However, this turn of events might be a blessing in disguise: one more heroine slowly in the making, and one more villain to be brought down!

Now let me take a moment to silently savour the new harmony between Lucius and Libby - it was a sweet, poignant scene.