Episode 3 of "Interview with the Vampire" commences with a profound dialogue between Lestat and Louis, delving into the essence of vampirism and its raison d'être. Lestat revels in the fleeting pleasures of the moment, unfettered by constraints. Conversely, Louis is steadfast in his conviction that they possess a higher calling, a mandate to mold the world in their image. He ponders, why extinguish brilliant minds? Why not purge the world of murderers?
Amidst a fateful encounter in a dimly lit alley, Lestat snatches his "dinner" - a petty thief and robber. Yet, Louis' heart harbors mercy. He forgoes the man's blood, opting instead for the gentle essence of a cat. Their subsequent debate in the club is abruptly interrupted by Lestat, who seizes the moment to improvise a melody over Jelly Rolls, the pianist and his ensemble. It transpires that Lestat had overheard the band's imminent departure for another gig, and the melody he weaves is none other than "Wolverine Blues." However, a subtle shift in the narrative reveals Louis' unreliable narration, as the truth is unveiled through Daniel's eyes.
Daniel analogizes his relationship with Lestat as a complex dance of abuse and victimhood, punctuating his assertions with recordings that highlight the evolving nature of Louis' narrative. In the wake of this revelation, Louis confesses his uncertainty regarding the authenticity of Lestat's musical prowess.
Desperate for Lestat's companionship, Louis eventually acquiesces to the idea of an "open relationship." However, as the eve of a new ordinance looms in New Orleans, targeting black girls working in Louis' clubs, he finds the law absurd, especially considering that some of his most esteemed clients are the ones who enacted it.
As the soldiers prepared for their deployment to France, Louis's longstanding friend, Jonah, arrived unexpectedly. In a moment of privacy, Louis confessed that he had someone special and they shared a profound "agreement." However, as their intimacy escalated, Louis bit into his wrist, desperately trying to suppress his vampiric urges. This act, unfortunately, created a rift between them, exacerbated by Louis's curse of perpetual youth. He was barred from seeing Grace and their children, and even a forceful attempt to break through their door only worsened the situation.
To make the situation even more complicated, Lestat and Louis received a notice that the Azalea would be closed indefinitely, with the electricity already shut off. And then, the unthinkable occurred. Louis and Lestat clashed, revealing that Lestat had witnessed Louis's intimate moment with Jonah that night. His jealousy seethed, and he attempted to justify his lack of feelings for the woman he had slept with, while Louis's feelings for Jonah were unmistakable. Louis harbored both resentment and love for Lestat in equal measure, creating a volatile mix.
Louis, a ticking time bomb, snapped under the pressure of anti-black laws and the struggles of his business. He broke into Alderman Fenwick's house, terrifying the man. As Fenwick's heart pounded, he fired at Louis's chest, but the bullets had no effect. Instead, Louis lost control and killed the man, leaving his bloody, mutilated body outside the manor with a sign reading "Whites Only."
This gruesome act ignited a firestorm, with Molotov cocktails thrown at the Azalea, causing the building to burn to the ground. While Storyville and the club were reduced to rubble, Louis harnessed his power for a noble purpose, saving Claudia from the wreckage. However, before he could fully extract her from the burning building, the episode drew to a dramatic close.
