However, Josette's marriage plans did not go as expected. Although she loved Barnabas when she arrived in Collinsport, she was soon placed under a spell by Angelique, and fell hopelessly in love with Barnabas's younger brother, Jeremiah. Jeremiah and Josette dreamt of becoming lovers, and upon the following day their passions took over. Josette and Jeremiah shared a romantic moment in the stables which was accidentally overseen by Victoria Winters. Victoria valued Josette's friendship, and urged her to leave Collinsport to avoid the tragic death that awaited her.