I liked that the cat sounds weren't too overt in this one as they have been in previous ones.  I also didn't like the "damned for your ignorance/innocence" either, but perhaps that's just my bias.  I guess I prefer a story in which there is a way out, whether or not the protagonist(s) can make it there.  I thought it strange to leave off with HSM renting to another couple (and why always couples?) when it was inferred that he would continue - probably a timing issue and had to be put in.  An okay episode but not the best.