Ch 7

The next few days passed in a haze and after dropping Kayte at home on Friday Kerrie was on her way to Amherst. She didn't even stop to change out of her school uniform. She arrived in Amherst around 5 and went to the bar. Since it was locked Kerrie found a pizza place nearby and ordered a pizza then headed back to the bar. Since it was nearly 6 Kerrie knocked on the door and Eric answered.

"Nice outfit." Eric said with a grin looking over her school uniform of a polo shirt and pleated skirt. Kerrie began setting up as she munched on a slice. "We have 3 hours before the bar opens. Sit and eat." Kerrie nodded as Eric walked around the bar to get her a soda. "There is someone who would like to meet you if your willing."

"Now?" Kerrie asked putting down the slice she was eating.

"No, later. He wants to tell you more about your family."

"A vampire?" Eric nodded.

"Ok."

"Good, he was quiet upset I approached you without his permission. Since I own property here I need to answer to him while I'm in the state." Kerrie frowned.

"You don't live here all the time?" Eric shook his head.

"I did for awhile but now I'm based out of Louisiana."

"No way, New Orleans? I've always wanted to go. This may sound really naive but I read Anne Rice years ago and I wanted to see what she wrote about."

"Well... there is no vampire named Lestat that I know of." Eric said with a snicker. "And no I don't live in New Orleans but I'm familiar with the city. I live in Shreveport."

"Where is that?"

"In the north western part of the state, it's close to the Texas border."

"Is what's New Orleans like?"

"There are a lot of us there, always has been since I've been in America."

"I get that, partying college students are an easy feed."

"You think like no other humans I know. I will have to take you there sometime."

"My cousin's fiancee is from just outside New Orleans. She thinks it would be too much especially during Mardi Gras." Kerrie continued to ask Eric questions about New Orleans while she ate.

After eating Kerrie set up everything she needed and got right to work. This casting easy a lot easier since there were only a few spirits. When Kerrie finished up Eric stood in the doorway.

"Do you want to go to the other location now or tomorrow?"

"Is it the same as this?"

"A bit more intense."

"Can I drop this stuff at the hotel and get changed?"

"Sure, we have time. The other location opens an hour later. Want me to drive?" Kerrie tossed Eric her keys and he went to put her bag into the car.