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This story has been inspired by many SVM Fanfic stories I have read but it is hopefully all my own. I have no beta so all mistakes belong to me.

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Chapter 2 – Sookie's Day

She woke up to the quiet of the farm house feeling very alone. She missed having a house full of people but today she missed her Gran more than anything. She knew that she didn't want to be alone for the rest of her life and he had offered for her to move in with him multiple times but she couldn't stand the thought of her family home sitting empty.

Her next thought was that if she was in Shreveport she would be able to wake up with Eric even though he would be dead to the world. At this moment that's exactly where she longed to be.

She got ready and drove to work parking in the back lot and entering through the back door. She immediately started to enter Sam's office to put her purse away only to notice him talking to a brown haired woman who was thinking how yummy he looked. Sam looked up and smiled at Sookie. He motioned her to enter. She walked over to put her purse away only to trip over the ladies' purse. The smug feeling that came over the woman concerned Sookie. Sam asked "Cher are you alright?" Sookie said she was and the woman thought she should watch where she was going but also go a hint of something else but couldn't get all of it. Sam introduced the "lady" as the newest Merlot's waitress and said that she would be training with Sookie today. "Sookie I'd like you to meet Barbara JoAnne Larsberg who just moved to this area". Sookie had on her emergency smile since she was very wary of this woman and replied "Pleased to meet ya". The lady spoke up and said "Please call me Jo". They all walked out of the office together heading up to the bar. It was quiet with only a few customers in there.

Sookie went over the routine, the tables, ordering, side work and other things to make learning this job a little easier. Jo was thinking that she knew how to be a waitress and didn't need anyone especially Sookie to tell her how.

A male in his mid to late 30's came in and sat at the bar. Jo ran up and hugged him. Jo thought she would introduce Augie to Sookie. Jo motioned Sookie to come over and said "Sookie this is my brother Augie". Sookie greeted him and said it was nice to meet him then walked to greet another customer.

Augie told Jo that Sookie was hot and Jo suggested that he should ask her out. Sookie walked behind the bar and serve Augie and a regular customer. As she sat his drink in front of him, his hand found hers as he asked her out for a date. Her emergency smile came on since she could hear him thinking how much he'd like to see her tits bouncing while she was riding him. She thanked him for the offer but informed him she was not interstested since she was currently in a relationship. Sookie hurried away quickly.

Jo walked up to see Augie frowning and asked what happened. He explained the encounter and the customer next to him started laughing. "Crazy Sookie Stackhouse ain't got no man. Nobody round here would want her for anything other than a good time or a night of fun but if he were to get lucky I would strongly recommend wearing protection because who knows if any of her offspring would end up crazy like her. Hell, a while back she dated Vampire Bill for a while but even he dumped her and upgraded. As far as anyone around here knows she's been single ever since. Sam used to seem to have a crush on her but he moved on too."

Jo got mad that she had the nerve to turn down her brother and lied about being in a relationship. So the crazy girl was either a liar or plain delusional. Jo went to confront Sookie about turning her brother down. Sookie could hear her thoughts from across the room and was starting to get really aggravated at this new woman. Jo walks up to her and says "So why did you lie to my brother? What is he not good enough for the likes of you?" Sookie turned around and looked the woman in the face and replied: "Not that it is any of your business but I am married and it would not be appropriate for me to go out with anyone else." Jo just starts laughing realizing that Sookie is in fact delusional. "So, Sookie if you are married where is your wedding ring? Where is your supposed husband? What is his name? It seems awfully coincidental that no one seems to know you are married or that you have even had a boyfriend in a long time" Sookie just wanted to get away from her but replied "As I stated earlier, it is really none of your business". As Sam was heading up towards the bar he noticed that Sookie seemed very upset, she told him that she was going outside to take a break. He told her that was fine since it was so slow and to take her time.

Jo has decided she can't stand Sookie now and decides that she is going to get rid of her. Sam reaches the bar and Jo comes up to him. "Sam, I'm very concerned about working here and about you". Sam replies "What are you concerned about?" Jo starts in about Sookie turning her brother down and then what the customer told them. "Can you believe she had the audacity to say that she was married? I am concerned about working with someone I can't trust especially a liar."

Sam starts to understand why Sookie walked out. "Jo, she is right it really is none of your business but Sookie is in fact married and has been for a while to a very influential man. Sookie is my best friend and I trust her with my life, my possessions and my secrets because she has been here all these years and has never let me down nor has she ever lied to me. Furthermore, Sookie nor her husband are people not to be messed with." Jo retorts "What kind of person would marry her and why don't the people around here know about it? Why isn't she wearing a wedding ring? Is he so poor that he can't afford one? Or is he embarrassed to be married to her?" Sam started to get angry and looked at her and replied "For being new you are sure nosy and sticking your nose and your opinions where they don't belong nor are they welcome. The kind of man who would marry her is a very smart and lucky man. As to reason people don't know about her marriage and her not wearing a ring is completely between Sookie and her husband and no business or yours, mine or anyone else's. You will do good if you stick to your job and keep your nose out of where it doesn't belong. Just remember I will always be on Sookie's side."

Jo couldn't believe what she just heard. Now she was really curious about this supposed "marriage". Jo realized that it might be harder to get rid of Sookie if she and Sam were that close but it wasn't going to stop her from trying. Jo looked around noticed a new set of people had seated themselves.

Jo walked up and greeted a new table who unbeknownst to her had over heard her conversation with Sam. She sauntered up to the table full of men and asked what she could do for them. One of them replied "We couldn't help but over hear your conversation with Sam. Sookie is a very trust worthy person and definitely not a liar. However, her brother would do anything to pawn Sookie off so that she would no longer be his "responsibility". Not that he takes care of her at all. However, I do know she has taken a lot of time off over the last few years for a second job in Shreveport. It is entirely possible that she could live a different life over there and even have a boyfriend or husband that no one here is aware of." Jo just stood there looking at him. "Now, if you will run along and get Sookie so she can take our order we would appreciate it". Jo was fuming now. Sookie had to go. No one was going to lie to her or make a fool out of her or her brother.

Sookie had actually walked back in and stayed around the corner hearing the conversation with Sam and then with the customers. She tried to reinforce her shields but Jo was almost screaming at her. The rest of the day Jo tried tripping her, bumping into Sookie and spilling things on her. The one time she did manage "trip" Sookie the tray "accidentally" hit Jo in the back of the head as she was falling. Jo thought if Sookie really has a husband and job in Shreveport then why is she still here working? Jo's thoughts were unfortunately along the same lines as Sookie's, she was wondering what was she still doing working here and putting up with all of the nasty thoughts or attitudes where only a small handful of people truly appreciated her.

At one point when Jo had spilled mustard on Sookie for the second time she had had enough. Sookie pulled her to the side and explained "Jo, I know what you are trying to do and you can forget about it. This petty crap of trying to trip me, spilling things on me and trying to make me drop my tray does not go on here. You need to grow up or find another job. All I have to do is go to Sam and you will no longer work here. I'm not trying to get rid of you but I will no longer stand for you acting this way." Jo noticed Sam around and corner and said "Sookie, I have no idea what you are talking about. I can't believe that you are threatening my job on my first day when I am just trying to learn." Sookie said "Sam, you can come out from around the corner now" Turning to Sam she stated "I'm going to let know I don't know how much longer I can keep this up. I think you need to find someone else to train her tomorrow and keep her off my shift." Sookie then walked back out to check on the customers.

Sam just shook his head at Jo. "I warned you that I would be on Sookie's side. She has taken a lot from the local townspeople over the years but there is no excuse from you. Did I mention that when I am not around that Sookie is in charge of the place so she has every right to threaten your job? But she asked you to stop before she had to do something. I am not happy with the way you have treated her and the things you have said about her. I will give you another chance tomorrow since I am giving Sookie the day off. If you can work well with others then you can continue working here but again I'm going to warn you that Sookie is not someone you want to mess with."

Jo was being indignant pulling her self up straight trying to look innocent by stating "Sam, I can't believe that you are taking her word over mine. I haven't done anything to her today. I can't help if your crazy girl is clumsy too." Sam had enough "Jo, I think you need to go home now. I will give you another chance tomorrow but you are on thin ice."

Sam explained that he had sent Jo home and that he was giving Sookie the day off tomorrow. Sookie thanked him told him that it wasn't only Jo that she was considering no longer working there. She told Sam that she loved him but he was the only reason she stayed since she really didn't need the money as much as the rest of the waitress did. Sam knew that she was eventually going to leave and she made a lot more money working in Shreveport using her gift so he didn't blame her.