All right, now I don't mean to be rude, but Vicki is acting really dumb in this episoe. I realize she's trying to reassure Barnabas by telling him that Josette will arrive safely, but come on, she's making herself look suspicious to say the least. She can't even offer Barnabas an explanation for her reasons.
I felt a bit sorry for Angelique, having to walk quite some distance from the stalled carriage to the house with it storming so terribly. I realize she's a maid and that such menial tasks are expected of her, but I still felt a little bad for her.
Joshua was so irritated by the countess, and I think Naomi's lack of reaction to her infuriated him all the more. The countess wouldn't be someone I'd want as a houseguest, pleasing her would be near to impossible.