It was 10 o'clock that Nicky-Baby was told to come to Barnabas's house for "a late supper". He was met by Barnabas (of course), Professoe Stokes, and a little while later, Dr. Julia "let me give you a sedative" Hoffman. Barnabas was called away, he said to talk to Elizabeth, but really, he was on his way to Nicky house.