In this chapter, Dr. Bledsoe tries to convince Lockwood to stay with him. Lockwood refuses, saying that he's not interested in the idea of being a vampire's blood-slave. He's also worried about his wife's health. He wonders if she's crazy, and wonders why she'd want to stay when she can be a vampire herself. He tells Lockwood that his lover is also a vampire, and that whenever he was in danger, he'd come to rescue him. He says he'll do his best to help Lockwood if he needs it, but he doesn't want to tell his wife about it.