Summary: What if Jerry had given Ed more time to think about his offer?
Chapter 1
Ed hit the ground with a pain in his ankle.
"That looked like it hurt," said Jerry, sitting in a chair.
Startled, Ed backed into a chair and fell into the pool, clutching the cross around his neck.
Jerry stood up, "You bit off more than you can chew," said the vampire.
"It's too late, man. I know what you are; you've been made," said Ed.
"And you think anyone's going to believe you?" said Jerry, feeling sorry for the kid.
"No. Don't play that crap. Don't play mind shit with me," said Ed.
An idea came into Jerry's head. He needed someone to serve him, and this kid needed to fit in.
"Okay," said Jerry, "You say you're glad you're different."
"Get back," said Ed, as Jerry walked into the pool.
"But how can you be, in a place like this, with these people? Even your best friend… you're nothing to him now."
"No," said Ed, in denial, as Jerry got closer to him.
"You were born for this and you know it," said the vampire, "But how about this? How about I give you a little more time to decide?" said Jerry.
"You mean you won't turn me?" said Ed, stunned.
"Not till you're ready," said Jerry.
"What makes you think I'll decide that?" said Ed.
"Oh, I know you will, Edward," said Jerry, "Unless you would prefer a life of loneliness."
"Well, maybe I won't be alone. Maybe Brewster will come to his senses," said Ed.
"You really think he will?" said Jerry.
Ed knew Jerry was right.
"Okay, well, come on," said Jerry, climbing out of the pool.
"What do you mean? Where am I going? Wait, are you kidnapping me?" asked Ed.
"No, I'm taking you home," said Jerry, offering Ed his hand.
Ed took his hand and climbed out.
"You don't need to do that. I can walk," said Ed.
"Come on, I scared you. At least let me say I'm sorry by giving you a ride," said Jerry, "Besides, you don't wanna walk home in wet clothes, do you?"
"No," said Ed, looking at his watch, "I am late for dinner. My parents will kill me. Fine, give me a ride," said Ed.
The two of them walked together to Jerry's truck.