Barnabas is on the mend, and Charity Trask, still possessed by Pansy Faye, believes he is not a vampire, and that he has been secretly cured. Judith thanks Charity for obtaining the portrait of Amanda Harris from Tate, and inquires about Trask's reaction to it. Judith decides to hang it in their bedroom. Quentin (Petofi) attempts to place the Hand on Barnabas, but he is interrupted by Edward. Kitty remains mesmerized by Barnabas's portrait. The music box owned by Josette appears in her room.