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Picture? Oh, please.

I can't believe you brought these.

I'm your biggest fan, Alec.

I've always been.

But if you don't stay and work with me here in New Orleans, I'm going to show

everyone at the party this one.

Oh, you wouldn't.

I'm ruthless.

I'll do whatever it takes to keep you here.

You're complicating my trip, Philippe.

I've always felt this way about you, Alex.

Tell me it's right I feel this way.

Philippe, please don't make this harder than it has to be. You know the way I

feel.

No.

This isn't... This isn't the way we are with each other.

Just college friends, right?

Never anything more.

Come on.

No, I love you.

Like a brother.

Not enough, Alex.

Listen, I have to go back to San Francisco in a week. I understand.

But you'll consider my offer, right?

Just think about it.

I wish you weren't leaving so soon.

I'd love to spend more time.

Baby, what is it?

He's believing.

He just made me.

the most incredible offer.

He wants me to stay here in New Orleans.

Well, he cares for you.

And then he does.

Yeah, I was asking for too much. I have my work, my family.

We all change, Alex.

We all stay the same.

Do you want to change, Alex?

Yes. I can change you, Alex.

I can change you.

Good morning.

Good afternoon.

I'm starting to get worried. I thought you'd gone into hibernation.

Oh, I got back late last night.

What's this?

Quarterly reports for the Luna Foundation.

Derek asked me to have a quick look.

Oh, I wasn't supposed to do that.

Ah, relax.

Don't worry about it. I've got it covered.

So how was your trip?

Doesn't look like you got a lot of R &R.

With your family back there.

You okay?

You look tired.

Fine.

Just think I was late last night, that's all.

Uh -uh.

You are hot.

Beaver, up to bed.

I'll take you up one of my good B -12s. Ow!

It's your warning.

Paper pushing can be not so serious.

Hey, come on.

That's it. All right, come on.

Up you go.

There you go. I got you. Ooh, you're really woozy, aren't you?

All right.

Hey, you're right. This isn't the work of a natural predator.

Dead less than 24 hours.

Strange. There's no indication he was dragged here.

Yet nothing suggests that he was killed here either. No sign of any struggle.

Yeah. I mean, where's the blood? The ground should be saturated with it.

Well, we'll have it brought back to the house for a closer look.

Dark center.

It's okay.

It's just me.

Sorry.

I was having the...

Strangest dream.

What about?

I was in the woods.

And it was dark.

And I was flying.

Flying?

Yeah, I was coming down through the trees.

And I was trying to.

I don't know. It's so confusing.

Take these.

Thanks.

You okay?

All right, I'm just going to give you a vitamin B12 shot here to help you fight

this thing off. No, I'm okay.

It's okay.

No, I don't... Rachel, I said I don't want it.

I just... made you some soup.

You should try to eat it.

I'm not hungry.

Okay. When you feel like health, I'll leave you.

Get some sleep, okay?

Are you hungry, Alec?

I'm so hungry.

I know what you need.

I know what you're feeling.

I feel myself changing.

You feel the urge to kill.

The urge will become stronger, Alex.

Yield to it.

And when it is done, when you've taken your first, your transformation will be

complete.

That is what you want, isn't it, Alex?

To be immortal.

Whoever it was that killed the deer didn't use a knife.

See the serration there?

Tissue was torn.

Predators kill for flesh, not blood.

Not the kind I'm thinking of.

You're going to say vampire, aren't you?

And you've seen vampires?

Personally, no.

The legacy has.

Many times throughout history.

And now you're going to tell me that they...

Throwing in the bats?

Wouldn't surprise me.

I know what you need.

You feel the urge to kill.

That is what you wanted now.

To be immortal.

You awake?

Yeah.

How are you feeling?

Not so great.

Beaver's down.

I think you better see an internist.

I've got a friend over at... Just give me one more damn bed. I'm sure I'll be

fine.

Need you some tea?

Listen,

honey, I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but when you were in New

Orleans, did something happen?

No. Why?

Just seemed kind of stressed.

I know that when you've seen your family and old friends...

sometimes being more than you anticipated.

His name's Philippe Darcy.

We were part of the same crowd in school.

He's a very successful art dealer now.

But when we met in college, it was never... What, sexual?

Not even remotely romantic.

And now?

He wants me to be with him in New Orleans.

He says he's in love with me.

And how do you feel?

I don't know.

Blood the Impaler.

Ancient Romania.

The original vampire.

The legacy has records of vampires dating back into the first millennium.

References of vampirism can be found throughout recorded history.

Even the Bible and the Koran contain allegories of vampires.

But they're just allegories, right?

I mean, for all we know, Dracula could be Bram Stoker's blood -sucking lawyer.

Well, not according to this.

Bram Stoker was a member of the Legacy.

No.

Vlad Dracul was, at least until he embraced the dark side and began killing

people for blood in his quest for eternal life.

I get it. If drinking blood is all it takes to live forever, then why is

everybody lining up for double lattes? It's not drinking of the blood alone.

It's the supernatural pact that grants the vampire his immortality.

So you really think that we're dealing with a vampire here?

More likely someone who thinks he is.

Why here, though?

Why now?

That also remains to be discovered.

What else have you got?

Well, I racked up all the security tapes and so far got nothing.

Probably because what we're looking for isn't there.

Supposedly, vampires have no reflection and cannot be photographed.

Okay.

So this time I'll go through the tapes and look for nothing.

Hello. Hello.

I'm a good friend of Alex from New Orleans.

Philippe Darcy?

Yes, I'm Rachel Gordon. Come on in.

She told me she was returning here this week, and I, uh... And she told me a lot

about you. Not everything, I hope.

Well... If anyone knows where the skeletons in my closet are, it's Alex.

This could be embarrassing.

Hi. Dad Green.

Philippe Darcy.

Alex left New Orleans so suddenly, and I had business here in San Francisco.

To tell you the truth, I'm a little concerned about her.

Well, you're right to be.

Alex has been down with some kind of flu virus since she came back from her

trip. Yeah, I'm afraid she's going to be in bed for the next couple of days.

Well, I'd like to see her if I could.

That could be arranged.

I hope she doesn't mind me showing up unannounced like this.

Trust me, she won't.

Come on, we'll surprise her.

What are you doing here?

Oh, you know, art, money, you.

I'm going to leave you two alone.

I'm sorry you have to see me this way.

You always look great to me.

You're going to catch whatever I have.

How do you know I don't want it?

I've been thinking about your opera.

And?

I think there might be further room for discussion.

I'll be in San Francisco for a few days.

When you're better.

Maybe when Alex is feeling up to it, she'll have dinner with me.

I haven't been to San Francisco for so long. It would be great to go on prowls

again. Listen, Deep.

If you don't mind me saying, I think you've kind of rocked Alex's world here

little bit.

I hope so.

Alex and I have always been good for each other.

I truly feel we belong together.

But I don't want to seem like I'm crowding her, if you know what I mean.

No, I do. I know what you mean.

Talk to her for me.

I want her to know that I'm sincere.

But I only have the best intentions.

Well, no promises, but... Yeah, I'll talk to her. Thank you.

I'll stop by tomorrow morning if that's okay. Sure, that'd be great.

See you then.

If you fit in in here, you can come in.

How are you feeling?

I feel better.

I hope I'm not interrupting anything of earth -shattering importance.

Ah, right there. That feels good.

I just, uh, well, we had another security breach last night, and I was

the tapes to see if I could find who it was.

You know if you're not feeling well, you should go back to bed Take me there

So, did you find anything?

Nick.

What? Did you find anything?

Right.

Yeah, I did find something, but... But what?

What's wrong?

I hope you're not coming down with the same thing that Alex has.

No, I feel fine, except I think I just sort of blacked out for a minute or two.

What do you mean?

I don't know. I just blanked.

I guess I just started space time. I must be tired or something.

Dagrain?

We're on our way.

It was Frances Carlin of the coroner's office.

She has something to show us.

I'd say she was exsanguinated.

She was almost completely drained of blood.

Threw punctures in the car, did archery.

That's exactly it.

Right there.

And there was little or no blood found at the scene?

Is there something I need to know here?

Yesterday on the island, we found a dead animal. His body had been drained of

blood from a wound in his throat.

We think it's the work of an intruder.

Whatever it was, it got past our security.

It?

What exactly was it?

A vampire.

A vampire.

You're kidding, right?

Of course not.

How do all the weird ones end up in San Francisco?

Come with me.

I want to show you. Come look in the mirror.

See for yourself what's happening.

You see, Alex?

Your transformation has begun.

If you so choose, this is the last day of your mortal life.

I feel the urge.

I tried to get into it.

But I couldn't.

I know you can.

You're weak now.

But you'll become strong with the blood of your first kill.

Let me help you now.

Not too much just to taste.

You know what you have to do.

I was hoping you'd tell me that Alex would be well soon.

No, she's not any better.

Thank you.

In fact, her fever's back up.

I doubt if she slept one minute last night.

And she still doesn't want to see a doctor.

She's adamant about it.

Alex, uh, Alex can be woeful. Believe me.

I know.

Where'd you guys meet?

At the university.

In an art history class.

We started running with the same crowd.

Alex was a wild one.

When Alex came back to visit, it all fell into place.

For me, anyhow.

How I feel about her.

How I've always felt about her.

How much I miss having her in my life.

Would it be okay if I ran up and said good morning?

I think that's a good idea.

Probably cheer her up. Come on.

I should have seen this.

That's why she's so sick.

And why she's been sleeping so soundly through the day.

She was bitten by a vampire.

When I first noticed the marks on her neck, I was afraid to talk about it.

But you'd think I was out of my mind.

I remember the legends.

Stories my grandmother used to tell to scare us.

This seems so unreal.

But Alec's a vampire.

It can't be right.

Well, according to the original legend, she must make her first kill before her

transformation can be complete.

And until then, she will remain in twilight between the living and the

Can we save her life?

Yes, we can. If we can prevent her from making her first kill and destroy the

vampire who has her in a thrall.

Get everything you had in your list.

Wild roses, right?

Right.

You know your folklore well, then.

My grandmother used to say that a wild rose would drive vampires away.

Even more so than garlic.

That these creatures...

Couldn't abide the perfect beauty of such a thing in nature's wild because

remain so utterly hideous in their hearts.

She told me vampires hypnotize the victims.

Yes. They can seduce with a single look.

And they can fly.

I'd like to see that.

Philippe, perhaps it'd be safer for you in the city tonight.

I'll stay.

For Alex's sake.

I'd like to help any way I can.

Derek, do you really believe that this creature is going to come back to this

house now?

Oh, I'm certain of it.

Alex has been selected, and he'll return to complete her transformation and

probably try to kill anything in its way.

We're going to meet him with what? Some garlic and holy water?

And silver bullets.

Vampires are empowered by darkness, and as a result, suffer from a deadly

aversion to sunlight.

Here, take this.

It might provide protection.

I hate to bring this up, but in a life or death situation, should we be relying

on mythology?

We should rely on nothing. We should assume nothing.

Meanwhile, we should be prepared to use every resource available.

How's she doing?

She's asleep.

I sedated her.

Derek thinks I'll be able to manage her better if I just keep her under.

Hang in there, Alex.

She's going to be okay, isn't she?

I don't know. I've never had a vampire victim before.

Clinically speaking, it's kind of a gray area.

When Alex is well again, and she decides to accept my offer and join me in New

Orleans, I just hope you can all accept her decision and let her follow our

hearts. Of course.

I only want Alex to be happy.

They're like serial killers.

The original serial killers.

There's one thing that vampires won't kill, and that's another vampire.

It's probably the only law they abide.

So you're checking out?

I still need Darcy.

I don't know if his DMV record is going to tell us whether or not he's a

vampire. Coincidence bothers me.

No, nothing in a vampire kit bothered him.

The cross, the holy water, roses.

And he pulled up here at high noon.

I saw him in the mirror.

But with so much at stake, maybe we shouldn't be relying on mythology.

Where is he now?

I asked him to keep an eye on the front door.

Can you relieve Rachel from Alex's side? We'll monitor from here.

Okay.

Remember, they're fast and tremendously strong.

So silver bullets, wooden stake through the heart, decapitation or fire, those

are the only two ways to kill a vampire.

If you get your shot, don't hesitate.

I'll make sure mine counts.

Still up for the count?

Rachel must have dosed her up pretty good.

I'm glad you liked it.

Well, when this is over, I want some of whatever you gave Sleeping Beauty.

Well, we don't know yet how dangerous she is in her current state, so be

careful. Right.

All right.

You are the best judge of character I know.

So what's your take on Mr. Darcy?

He's very charming.

And he doesn't seem to want a crowd, Alex.

You know what I mean?

I'd say he's sincere.

The best of intentions.

And did he tell you this himself?

It's my intuition.

We have something here.

One of the motion detectors tripped on the perimeter.

And nothing on video, just like before.

I'm going to check it out. I'll come with you. No, you stay here.

Derek, please, don't go by yourself.

Take Philippe with you.

Derek, you there?

Yeah. Philippe and I are outside, heading for the perimeter.

Alex, you're awake.

Ah, careful.

I'll put someone's eye out with that thing.

You okay?

Fine.

Nick, come in.

Nick, are you there?

Something wrong. I can't raise Nick on the radio. Go back and check on him. No.

Stay with me.

know why you're here and we won't let you have her why my friend i've already

got her justine

Alex, stop.

Alex looked into me.

A moment too late.

She's mine.

I think not.

But you can't.

But I did.

No, not anymore.

Don't listen to him!

You're in my way now.

You know the story about the wild rose?

It's just an old wives tale.

This really hurts.

No, no, please.

No.

I'll go with you.

Derek, we're in trouble.

He's not breathing.

He's fading past, Derek. He's in shock. I don't know if I can save him without a

transfusion. Well, whatever you do, Rachel, you have to keep him alive.

If he dies, Alex will be transformed.

And we'll lose them both.

Nick, stay with me.

Silver bullet.

Another rather silly old wives tale.

Alex! Listen to me!

Don't go!