The Stubborn Old Man

Do you know Uncle Remi?" Victoria asked in surprise. She hadn't expected Alex to recognise her adoptive father who she often called Uncle Remi.

"He's your uncle?" asked Alex, who was also surprised to hear Victoria call Remi uncle. He had no idea that Victoria had a relationship with the mysterious man he had met some time ago.

"No! He's not my uncle. He is my adopted father. He turned me into a vampire when I was dying in the hospital. Uncle Remi was a doctor by profession." Victoria explained in a serious tone as she walked quickly towards the bar. "He used to be a doctor, you know. But now he prefers to take care of this bar, a meeting place for vampires."

"Doctor?"

Yes, a doctor. Don't be surprised. He likes to try new things." Victoria whispered with a mischievous smile, then left Alex behind and ran over to Remi who was waiting for them at one of the tables. She hugged Remi tightly, like a child meeting her father after a long separation.

"'Sweetheart, I'm so glad you're all rig