A/N: I don't own any of these characters. They are the property of Charlaine Harris. I just hope she doesn't mind me borrowing them for a while. I'm poor, so please don't sue!
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Chapter 2:
As we were making our way through the various aisles of the store, I couldn't believe how fast my buggy seemed to be filling up. Course this is the first time I've lived on my own and since I just got moved in, I have to get all kinds of stuff. Amelia must have been reading my mind.
"Hey Sookie, since Pam is handling our buggy, why don't I go round up another cart for you. It looks like you're gonna need it!"
"Thanks a bunch Amelia. This being my first trip since moving in, there's a lot I need to get." She rushed off to get a second buggy for me. I haven't really had a chance to talk to Pam much since my move and all happened so fast. We actually get along great. She's just like another little sister now. I don't know that much about her except that she's crazy about my sister, she's a great chef, her parents died a few years ago, and she has an older brother that she adores and he has really taken care of her most of her life. She and Amelia both have said many times that I need to meet her brother. I can't recall his name right now, but I'm sure it'll come to me.
"Sookie, I wanted to let you know how happy I am that you're in the neighborhood now."
"Thanks Pam, I'm glad too."
"I don't know if Amelia has mentioned this to you or not, but we're having a cookout this weekend and we'd love for you to come."
"Thanks Pam. A cookout actually sounds like fun. Maybe I will come. Are you having it at the pool or at your place?"
"This one will be just a few people, so our place. We aren't going all out on this one." There's a community pool in the neighborhood that residents can reserve for parties and such - just one of the perks of living in this neighborhood. Amelia and Pam have had several parties there, and though I've always been invited, I've never been allowed to attend. That is changing right now!
"Well, count me in. That is if Amelia can handle her big sister hanging around a whole evening….."
"Hey, I heard that!" Amelia said from behind me. I just grinned and winked at Pam as she grinned back. "I guess I can handle ONE night with my big sister, if I HAVE to." Amelia sighed, even putting her hand to her forehead in dramatic style.
"You'll finally get to meet my big brother Sookie! He's coming to the cookout too." Pam said.
"I've heard a lot about him from you and Amelia. Can't wait to meet him! What's his name again?"
"Eric"
