The story begins with Mina Murray, an aspiring teacher, revisiting cherished memories of her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, through old videos. The once-vivid joy in their lives has been dimmed by Jonathan's mysterious absence. Meanwhile, Mina receives unexpected company: her closest friend, the vibrant and enigmatic Lucy Westenra. Their reunion offers brief solace, but it’s clear that both women carry unspoken worries.

As the scene shifts, we meet Johanna Seward, a determined resident psychologist, walking the stark hallways of the medical examiner's office. Her thoughts drift to Lucy, hinting at unresolved feelings and a deeper connection. The quiet tension explodes when Johanna stumbles upon the aftermath of a grisly crime scene involving the infamous Renfield, a man driven by dark compulsions that defy reason.

The episode ends with a sense of unease, as Mina and Jonathan's father reminisce in their grief and as the city takes in the Demeter airline massacre as shadows begin to gather, setting the stage for the chilling events to come.