Vlad returns home after his two months away to get over Erin. When he announces he'll be leaving again soon as his visit is only for a few days the count asks for Ingrid's help keeping him home. She succeeds and Vlad is forced to stay, however even without Ingrid plan he wouldn't have made it far.
As Vlads illness gets worse Renfield is rushed to find a cure, when he finally succeeds Vlad is suspicious of the reasons he was ill, had a cold, that breathers get, under pressure the count tell Vlad the secret of his birth, and isn't happy.
When the Count converts Garside into a vampire-themed hotel, Vlad invites his breather mother to stay without revealing his true identity. Will Ingrid's early return scupper his plans?
Vlad persuades Sally and George to stay a little while at Garside, as he would like to get to know them better. Despite his pleas for his vampire family to pretend to be normal, Ingrid can't help herself and chaos soon descends.
The count is reveling in his victory over the Shadow Warriors when he gets even more good news. The Dracula family celebrations are cut short by another unexpected arrival.
Elizabeta is calling Malik from from th e lake in the Blood Mirror, demanding that he come and rescue her. When he eventually gets into the basement he has trouble from the Gargoyle Guardians. Vlad's friend Talitha arrives by post to stay for Vlad's birthday.
With Vlad about to turn 18 and due to become the Chosen One, Ingrid decides to make a final bid for power. Her plan is almost faultless, if only she hadn't underestimated Renfield.
As the sun rises on his 18th birthday, will Vlad be granted his biggest wish and become human? With the Blood Seed flourishing and his family under attack, it's certainly not going to be an easy decision to make.
As the sun rises on his 18th birthday, will Vlad be granted his biggest wish and become human? With the Blood Seed flourishing and his family under attack, it's certainly not going to be an easy decision to make.