Love Bites

Dwight Putnum asks Kendall Gordon to marry him for the tenth time, but Kendall remains unwilling to commit. She still believes the perfect man is out there somewhere. The moment sets up the central tension around romance and choice.

Zachary Simms emerges from his coffin in the crypt beneath Kendall's house, climbing out through a secret door in the fireplace. He faces a brave, new world with curiosity and a hint of danger. This awakening marks the start of his new life in Kendall's orbit.

When Zachary and Kendall meet, it isn't love at first sight, but they end up spending the next day in Kendall's bed. The scene establishes their unusual bond and sparks a new dynamic between mortal and immortal. The day deepens their connection.

Zachary tells Kendall about his life: born in England in 1660, moved to Boston in 1675, and bitten by Nerissa in 1688. He describes a century with Nerissa and the long sleep that follows. The tale explains his strange perspective on time and humanity.

Kendall introduces Zachary to refrigerators, electric lights, and cars that talk, marveling at how different the world is from his century past. He is enthralled by these devices and the pace of modern life. The sequence highlights his fascination with everyday human conveniences.

Zachary decides to end his vampirism and asks Kendall to help him become capable of eating human food. He samples spaghetti and pizza and even experiences daylight without the old fears. He proclaims himself 'rehumanized' as the changes take hold.

Zachary begins working the night shift at Dwight's insurance company, leveraging his fresh, reformulated life to fit into the corporate world. His rising competence makes him a valuable asset to Dwight's operation. The move foreshadows how far his ambition will carry him.

Dwight hires Vinnie Helsting to dig into Zachary's past, hoping to uncover any clues about his unusual status. Helsting begins tailing Zachary and gathering photographs and records. The probe sets the stage for the conflict over Zachary's true nature.

Nerissa arrives, warning Zachary's enemies not to reveal what he truly is and signaling that she intends to reclaim him. Her return introduces a rival vampire angle and intensifies Kendall's dilemma. The elder vampire's presence upends the fragile balance between mortal loyalty and immortality.

One night, Zachary discovers $1,300,000 moving from department to department in small increments, a clue to a broad financial scheme. Dwight rewards his discovery by elevating him within the firm. The incident cements Zachary's value and accelerates his ascent.

To reward his findings, Dwight promotes Zachary to executive vice president and provides him with a company car. He begins using his power to influence clients and profits. The elevation marks his growing control over the company.

Zachary suggests a plan to raise profits by 30% each year for 100 years, and the board makes him CEO, effectively pushing Dwight out. His new role cements his authority and his willingness to gamble with the company’s future. The move showcases his rapid, unorthodox ascent into power.

Helsting finds the secret door in the fireplace, enters the house, and spots Zachary's coffin, then overhears a voicemail that hints at his undead status. He pieces together that Zachary is a vampire. The revelation threatens to expose Zachary's true nature.

Nerissa begins the revamp by biting Zachary on the neck, triggering a supernatural transformation that renews his vampire essence in a modified form. Dwight regains control of the company as Zachary's fate becomes intertwined with Nerissa's plans. The bite sets up a new, uncertain future for Zachary and Kendall.

Kendall tells Zachary she is pregnant with his child and agrees to allow vampirization when the baby is old enough to understand. Nerissa is named the baby's godmother and will take her to Mets night games. The ending hints at a blended future where vampirism and humanity coexist through their child.