He’s been bitten. Quick! You have a few options.

Depending on where he is bitten, you can amputate. This is a 50/50 shot, and only works if you move fast. You would see best results if the bite is on a lower appendage, taking the blood longer to flow and spread the virus. But let’s face it; cutting an arm or leg off of your boyfriend is going to be the last thing you “want” to do.

Zombie lore tells us to expect a zombie transformation to take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, so work fast! You didn’t cut off his hand when you had the chance and now you are worried for your own survival. Imagine how much harder it will be to shoot your non-zombie in the head. Restrain your boyfriend while he is still conscious. He is aware that he is turning into a member of the walking dead, and if he loves you, he will selflessly ask you to go ahead and finish the job. In a post-apocalyptical world, you should always honor the request.

In the event that you do not, make sure the restraints are secure and sturdy (since most zombies seem to either have super-human strength, or at the very least, a ton of persistence). You can then find a good secure place to store your zombie love. Whether hoping for a cure, or just figuring out how long it takes a zombie to starve before dying, it’s a win-win.

There is always one unspoken option that seems to be more widely regarded in Vampire tales. A bit of blood cross-contamination would inevitably infect you. Now you are all set to pilage and plunder through the cities with your dead beau, perhaps kick back a Brain Margarita. Because if Zombie literature has taught us anything, it is that Zombies are not cannibals.