Rusk and Ostow arrive at the household and place everyone present under arrest. Renfield informs Count Dracula, among other things, that Vanessa knows his true name. Vanessa visits Lyle, who is embarking on an indefinite trip to Cairo. He gives her the name of a friend who could help her. Frankenstein perfects the serum. Dorian and Lilys army grows; Justine shows an unnerving amount of malice towards Dorian. The Creature comforts his dying son, who recognizes his fathers voice; the two share a heartfelt moment before the child opens his eyes and is horrified at what he sees. The Creature leaves in heartbreaking agony. Vanessa meets with Catriona Hartdegen, who agrees to help her defeat the Count. Frankenstein sneaks into Dorian and Lilys house to kidnap her and bring her to the lab for experimentation. The entire army is present. Dorian requests a moment with Lily. After their discussion, Justine and the others announce that they have a visitor. At the advice of Dr. Seward, Vanessa decides to pay a visit to Dr. Sweet. Justine and the others want to murder Frankenstein, Justine asking for Lilys blessing; Dorian strongly advises her against it, with Justine not having any of it. Lily spares Frankensteins life, saying that she is in no need of curing, but that he could still be of use. Dorian lets Frankenstein out, saying that he is in his debt.

During dinner at the Talbot household, Jared requests that Ethan say grace and continues to berate him. Sir Malcolm lashes at Jared, saying that he dealt with his son the same way, only to have him taken from his life, regretting his actions to this day; also saying that he knows Ethan to be a good man. Ethan says grace in reverse fashion. Jared notices that Ostow has been brooding at him. Ostow tells him that his men were murdered at the hands of Jareds men, and that there will be a reckoning. Jared agrees and shoots him dead. Vanessa pours her heart out to Dr. Sweet and the two share a passionate love-making session. A battle ensues at the household, with Rusk and Hecate killed. Kaetenay is revealed to be alive and well, seemingly on good terms with Ethan. Sir Malcolm, Kaetenay and Ethan engage in a shootout in the room where the Talbot family died. Having wounded Jared, Ethan goes forward, ready to kill him; Jared saying that he is truly his son because of his murderous ways. After challenging his son to shoot, Ethan walks away; Jared saying that he will never cease sending men after him and attempting to bring him to justice. Sir Malcolm shoots Jared dead, to Ethans surprise.