This feels like a filler chapter, and is super Sookie centric, which I apologise for. The good news is I will have another chapter to post tomorrow! I'm sorry for keeping everyone waiting. But thank you for the reviews!
Enjoy!
Sookie awoke to a soft knocking on her door.
"Sookie? It's Adelaide."
"Come in." She replied sleepily.
Adelaide peeked around the door before coming into the room fully. She gave Sookie a soft smile and held up a dress.
"Hey, I brought you a dress to wear today for your appointment with the lawyer. We'll be leaving in an hour in you want to shower."
"Okay. Thanks Adelaide."
"How are you feeling?"
"My heart aches." She whispered as tears filled her eyes.
"Oh honey, it'll never go away, but it will get easier." Adelaide said as she hugged Sookie tightly. "Do you want to go to the funeral home as well to make arrangements?"
Sookie nodded.
"Okay. Go get showered and changed. Elijah will have food ready for us."
After eating and speaking with Elijah briefly, Adelaide and Sookie got into Eric's Escalade and headed to Bon Temps. Sookie gave her directions, and they pulled into the lawyer's office with fifteen minutes to spare. Sookie saw Jason's truck a couple spaces over. She sighed.
"You know that you can stay with us as long as you like. Or, if you want to stay with your brother, we won't be offended. "
"As horrible as it sounds, I don't want to stay with my brother. He isn't the sharpest tool in the shed and we aren't that close. He'd rather drink and have sex than worry about me, or anything really. I'd spend most of my time cleaning up after him and trying not to hear what's going on in his room. "
"That's understandable. Don't feel sorry for how you feel. You have every right to be a little selfish. And besides, I like having you around."
Sookie smiled. "I like being around you too. Maybe when I'm not such a mess, we can talk more about our "special powers."
Both of them laughed.
Adelaide looked at the clock and they both got out of the car, they walked into the office to see Jason flirting with the receptionist. Sookie gave Adelaide a look that said, "see, I told you."
Adelaide cleared her throat, which got Jason and the receptionists attention, the latter who blushed.
"Mr. Proctor will see you now."
"Do you want me to go with you?" Adelaide asked.
"Please." Sookie responded and grabbed her hand.
They all walked into the lawyer's office and sat down. They lawyer explained that Adele decided to leave everything to Sookie. The house, the property, and all the money she had saved up. Jason was livid.
"WHAT? She didn't leave me nothin? I'm her grandson! I always fixed things around the house for her!"
"Jason, you have momma and daddy's house and land…"
Jason interrupted her, "so? You're the reason that she's dead! If it weren't for you and the fanger, she'd still be here!"
Adelaide was up and in his face in an instant, she backhanded him as hard as she could. He staggered back and cupped his cheek.
"How dare you, you selfish, inconsiderate piece of trash. Get out of here and don't bother trying to contact your sister. You don't deserve her."
Jason looked back and forth between Adelaide and his crying sister. Remorse filled him and he turned and walked quickly out of the room.
Adelaide knelt in front of Sookie and pulled her into a hug.
"Don't listen to him, this was not your fault."
Sookie just continued to cry.
"Mr. Proctor, what needs to be done?"
"If Ms. Stackhouse would sign these papers, everything will be transferred to her within a week."
Sookie signed all the paperwork and Adelaide escorted her out.
"Do you still want to go to the funeral home?"
"Yes. I want to get this over with."
She followed Sookie's directions again and pulled up to the funeral home. They were able to see someone right away and picked out the casket and flower arrangements. Adele would be buried in the Stackhouse family plot three days from now. When told the price, Sookie grew pale. Adelaide handed over a credit card.
"Adelaide, what…"
"Shhh, we'll talk about it later."
More tears flooded Sookie's eyes and she nodded.
When they reached the car and climbed inside, Sookie spoke.
"I'll pay you back."
"No you won't."
"What? Of course I will."
"Sookie, that was my gift to you and your grandmother. She deserved to have the best. I don't want or need your money."
"I don't know…"
"Let it go Sookie. You have other things to deal with."
Sookie nodded, but Adelaide knew she hadn't heard the end of it.
They returned home around dinner time. Elijah had dinner and a hug waiting for them. They ate in silence and Sookie went to lie down for a little bit. Adelaide decided that she had the right idea, and went to her room for a nap as well. She stripped and climbed into her Viking's arms and fell asleep.
Adelaide awoke to a hand running through her hair, and a kiss being placed on her temple.
"Mmmm, how was your day rest, baby?"
She felt Eric's chest rumble with laughter. "That is the second time you've called me, baby."
She chuckled sleepily. "Sorry, baby."
She squealed as he started to tickle her. He growled and bit at her neck playfully with his blunt teeth.
"I am the furthest thing from a baby."
She continued to laugh as his fingers danced across her sides.
"Honey? Pookie? Love muffin?"
Eric started to laugh as well at her list of pet names. He finally stopped tickling her and flipped them so that she rested against his chest. He ran his fingers through her hair again and smiled up at her.
"So, how was your day."
Adelaide blushed and looked away.
"Adelaide?"
"I may have backhanded Sookie's brother."
He looked at her and raised an eyebrow.
"Adele left everything to Sookie and he flipped out. He said that her death was Sookie's fault."
Eric scowled. "I understand why you hit him."
"I also paid for all of her funeral expenses." She admitted as she nibbled on her lower lip.
"I gave you that card to use as you see fit. I am not angry min älskling."
She smiled down at him, "Good."
"Now, shall we get ready to go to the club?"
"What about Sookie?"
"I sent Pam to take care of her."
"Oh dear."
They both showered and dressed, and headed up to kitchen. There they found Pam and Sookie. Sookie was dressed in dark red skinny jeans and a matching cami with a black lace tank over it. He hair was in ringlets.
"I see Pam Fangtasiad you." Adelaide said with a smile.
"Yes. She wouldn't let me stay here. Said I needed to get out and stop wallowing."
"Pam!" Adelaide admonished. "If Sookie wants to stay here she can."
"No, Pam's right. I need to get out. Gran would not like me lying about all day."
"If you're sure."
Sookie nodded.
Pam smirked.
"Then let's go."
Sookie was introduced to everyone at the bar and told that she was off limits. She stayed in Adelaide's office and helped when she could. When Adelaide had to go "entertain the vermin," she sat at the bar. Pam warded off any vampires that came too close, humans as well.
They spent the next couple nights following the same routine, but Adelaide could tell that Sookie was getting bored and restless. She talked to Eric about offering Sookie a job, he agreed it would be a good idea and would talk to her after the funeral. They needed to get her clothes and whatever else she needed. They also needed to know if she would be staying.
During the day, before they would go to Fangtasia, Adelaide and Sookie talked about their talents. Adelaide was appalled when she discovered that Sookie believed it to be a disability. She understood that hearing your parents think about you in an unkind light, could be traumatizing. She explained to Sookie however, that if she embraced her gift, she would be able to control it. They talked about their different experiences and got to know each other better.
For the first time in her life, Sookie felt like she could be herself. She felt safe and un-judged. She loved it.