When Barnabas is wondering where Tom could be, he has a flashback: The docks at night, he murmurs--deserted except for the occasional woman hurrying home. That certainly can't be a pleasant memory, but give him credit for facing up to it.
We get one of THE classic defining moments as Barn carries Julia over the threshold! Again, Barnabas seems genuinely concerned for her.
As Barnabas and Tom fight, the tables are turned, and the mortal Barnabas can't win against Tom's unhuman strength.