Richard and his sister, Maia, arrive at their Grandmother's funeral and find themselves incredibly uncomfortable with their family. As tensions build, Richard becomes increasingly insecure that he is not able to cry.
After her transformation, Esme's struggle to overcome her craving for human blood is only intensified by the painful memories of her tragedy-ridden past. In Masque, Carlisle helps Esme find hope for the future… and maybe even a family.