I ask her.

“Hey sis. Gina was recently turned and to complete the process she needs your blood. Can you come over to feed her?” I ask my sister. She doesn’t respond.

“Um, sis, you there?” I ask again, worryingly.

I hear a knock at the door. It is Jessie.

“Hey boss, your sister went home for the night. It is 2am, by the way.” Jessie replies. I frantically look at the time, shocked to see how a few bites lasted over 3 hours.

“So Jessie, this is Gina. She was recently turned and needs human blood. I know you are not a fan of vampires outside your boyfriend, but can you do this small favour?” I ask Jessie.

Jessie’s boyfriend is George, her barman and vampire partner.

Jessie looks around the room. Annie is finishing her meal, wiping her face and licking the wounds of her unconscious dinner. Gina is smiling with her pale skin shining in the light above her.

“I’ll ask George if he wants a bite from you, too?” I add.