"Fuck you, gods, fuck you." I grumbled under my breath as I went into the police station.

I had gotten up this morning to head over to Sookie's place to grab my work clothes. She told me she got a call that Jason was in prison for the murders of all those women including our Gran. She had come earlier to see him, but I elected to come in later.

"Morning, Andy." I said as I passed him.

"Morn-Wait, a second." He said standing. "Where are you going?"

"To see Jason." I said smiling. "And you won't be getting in my way, right?"

Andy frowned at me looking like he was about to try and stop me, and I quirked my brow daring him to do something.

"Let her by, Andy." Bud said walking out of his office. "She's his family."

Andy frowned even more, but he did sit back down at his desk. I nodded my thanks to Bud as I let myself into the holding cell area. Kevin, who's some measly corrections officer, tried to hold me off, but one glare got him to back off.

"Hey, Jas." I said walking up to his cell.

Jason, who had been sitting on the top bunk, jumped down to meet me by the bars.

"Rissy, I'm so so sorry." Jason said as he clutched the bars.

"You should be." I said. "Being stupid enough to go and confess to something you didn't do."

Jason sighed shaking his head, so I'm guessing he already had to conversation with Sookie.

"Rissy, I might not remember doing it, but I know I did." Jason said. "I feel it inside...something dark in me...something sick."

I frowned at him because I knew there was nothing inside him that was dark and sick. I've met sick and dark people, and he wasn't one of them.

"Listen, Jason." I said. "I can't really explain, but I've met a lot of sick murderous people. You don't come close to that category. Just try to remain strong until Sookie and I get you out."

Jason looked down at the ground, and I reached out to put my hand around his as he clutched the bar.

"You're family, and I don't give up on my family." I said. "I have to go to work, but I'll be back to see you if I can."

"Alright." He said as he leaned his forehead against the bars. "But, Rissy, I don't think you'll be getting me out."

I frowned though I didn't push it. I got up on my tip toes to kiss the top of Jason's head, and he managed a small smile for me. I left him alone to his thoughts while mentally swearing that once I catch this murderer he was going to pay for everything he's done.

"I know I'm late." I said to Sam as I quickly passed him. "I went to see Jason."

Sam pulled me to the side before I could start waiting my tables, and I frowned up at him in confusion.

"Are you sure you're okay to be here?" He asked.

"I'm fine." I said nodding. "Nothing to worrying about. I just need to keep busy."

Sam nodded his head while letting go of me, so I could get to work. I was about to start waiting tables, but once again, I was pulled to the side.

"I need to speak with you." Sookie said. "I know we're not on the best terms right now, but please, let's put that aside for now for Jason."

I blinked at her though I did nod my head, which caused her to relax. She pulled me out of the view of everyone, and I leaned against the wall wondering what she wanted to speak about.

"When Sam and I went to Bunkie, we found some clues." Sookie said.

She explained about Cindy Marshall and her brother Drew. Cindy was killed like Maudette, Dawn, and Amy, and that her brother Drew had skipped town before her body was even found. Well, if that wasn't suspicious, I don't know what is.

"And I have a feeling we've met him." Sookie said. "He's probably come here plenty of times, and we've probably spoken to him and served him. Then watched him walk away."

I frowned not liking that thought, but she was probably right. The son of a bitch could be in this restaurant as we speak.

"Just stay alert." I said to her. "And don't go anywhere alone. Nowhere."

Sookie nodded her head obediently, and I pat her shoulder. I told her we should get back to work, so we went our separate ways. I bumped into Terry when I was working, and for a moment he just stared down at me. He then reached down to place a hand on my shoulder.

"I know Jason didn't do it, Rissa." Terry said. "I've known many killers, and Jason ain't one."

"Thanks, Terry." I said sincerely. "It means a lot to me that you'd say that."

Terry nodded stiffly before walking off to do his own thing in the kitchen with Lafayette.

I was heading towards Andy and Bud's table to ask if they needed any refills, but I paused when hearing what Andy was boasting about.

"Treating it like he didn't remember he did it...like he had amnesia or something." Andy said. "But he knows. I ain't buying it."

I narrowed my eyes at him as I clenched my jaw. If kept running his mouth, I'm going to start kicking ass.

"He's just sitting there, looking like a dog that lost his bone." Andy said.

Those who were listening to Andy let out a laugh at that, but Bud just looked uncomfortable as he looked down at the table.

"And then he says: 'I did it. I killed those women. You were right all along.'." Andy said.

"He didn't exactly say that." Bud corrected frowning.

Bud deserved some free beer for that, and I'd be sure to thank him later for speaking up.

"Should of seen the look in his eye." Andy said staring at Bud. "Ice-cold, like he was talking about roadkill."

Bud excused himself away from the table, and he paused when seeing at me standing there. He pat my shoulder in silent apology, and I nodded my head to him.

"Well, thank God you got him, Detective Bellefleur." Rosie said. "Can I buy you a beer, show my appreciation?"

"That's alright, Rosie, I was just doing my job." Andy said humbly.

I then walked over to the table, and everyone froze as they looked up at me. I glared down at Andy, and I felt a bit of satisfaction when seeing him shift uncomfortably.

"You need anything else, Andy?" I asked with a cold and controlled voice.

"No...Rissy." Andy said. "We're fine here."

"Good to hear." I said then placed my hand on the table to lean forward. "But you keep running your mouth, and we might have some problems. And no, this isn't a threat. It's a fucking promise."

Andy gulped while other people gave me the stink eye, but when I looked up at them, they all turned away. I walked away to continue serving the customers, but none of them wanted anything to do with me. Finally, Sam just came up to me to steer me away from everyone.

"Maybe you should go home, Rissy." Sam said.

"Why?" I asked. "Because everyone is afraid of me?"

Sam sighed then pulled me into a hug, but I just stood there stiffly. I still wasn't okay with being grabbed since my instincts told me to throw off arms wrapped around me. I've gotten much better, but when I'm like this...it's best to stay away.

"Everything will okay, Riss." Sam said stroking my head. "I promise. And if you don't want to go home, you can help in the kitchen, okay?"

"Sam, I appreciate the offer, but Arlene isn't here." I said. "And Amy is dead. Then Tara isn't here, so you need to man the bar, right?"

Sam sighed, but he had to know I'm right. He had hired a few waiters, but only one of them was here today.

"But, I guess, they aren't talking to me." I said. "Where's Sookie anyway?"

"She went to take a drive to clear her head." Sam said.

I grimaced because I had told her not go anywhere alone. Could she really not listen to a word I say?

"Today sucks." I said bluntly.

Sam laughed dryly while agreeing with me. He told me to go into the kitchen, and I frowned though I did listen to him. I walked into the kitchen, and walked right over to Lafayette.

"Oh, Baby, you look awful." He said.

I just help open my arms to him, and he immediately pulled me into his arms. I appreciated Sam's hug, but I'm closer to Lafayette, so it was easier for me to calm down as he comforted me.

"Don't worry, Sweetness, this will all work out." He said.

"I think I'd feel a lot better if I could just punch Andy Bellefleur in the face." I admitted.

Lafayette laughed as he and I let go of each other. He kissed the top of my head telling me to keep my chin up.

"I'll try, Chocolate goodness." I said.

It wasn't much time later before Sam came rushing into the kitchen to grab my arm.

"We need to go." Sam said. "Rene is the killer. He took Sookie home."

My eyes widened in complete shock, and I ripped my arm away from Sam. I booked it out of the restaurant to get onto my bike. I revved the engine while not waiting on Sam as I took off down the road. I wasn't about to let Sookie die. Once I get to Rene, he's going to to get it. I didn't stop or even worry about traffic laws on my way home. I got home to run inside. I looked around for Sookie or Rene before spotting blood on the floor.

"Sookie!" I called out running out onto the porch when Sam pulled up.

"Where is she?" He asked getting out of his jeep.

"I don't know." I said. "But the blood leads away from the house."

Sam took a deep whiff of the air before he started running towards the cemetery as he stripped. I ran after him while praying to the gods that I didn't lose anymore family. I saw Sam shift into the dog from the bar, and he ran not far ahead of me. I heard Sookie crying out not far ahead, so I pumped my legs even faster. Sam picked up his pace as well, and when I caught up, I saw Sam attacking Rene. Rene picked up some stone piece laying on one of the graves to hit Sam away from him, and I knew I had to hurry. Rene started kicking Sam as he shifted back.

"Hey, Rene!" I called to distract him.

He turned just as I jumped forward. I tackled him to the ground, and the two of us went rolling across it. Once we stopped, I hopped up off the ground before he could try to grab me. I kicked him in the face snapping his head back. His nose gushed blood, and he cried in pain. I glanced around quickly for a weapon since none of mine could hurt a human. I spotted a shovel not far to my right, which meant I could use that.

"Don't even think about it, Bitch!" Rene said without an accent.

He grabbed my ankle to jerk me down, and my cheek crunched against a headstone. It dazed me a moment, which gave Rene the chance to climb on top of me. He started choking me, but I wasn't about to give in. I remained calm while quickly jerking one of my arms free. I punched him in the face to get him off of me. He went rolling onto the ground, which allowed me to get up.

I grabbed the shovel just as he stood up from the ground. I slammed the shovel across his face, and he crumbled to the ground. I didn't hesitate to bring down the pointed end of the shovel on his neck. I let go of the shovel while sitting down on the ground to catch my breath. I stared at Rene's lifeless eyes when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned my head seeing Sookie there. I then noticed smoke off to the side, which made me frown.

"Bill." I said in realization. "Oh my gods, Bill!"

I got up from the ground to rush over to Bill with Sookie and Sam behind me. Sookie and I knelt down beside Bill, and Sookie carefully rolled him over. Sookie started crying as Bill opened his eyes weakly.

"I'm...so sorry." Bill said.

"We need to get him out of the light." Sam said when Sookie and I just continued staring at Bill in shock.

I shook my head knowing he was right, so I quickly went to help Sam. I held up my hand as I stood in front of Bill while Sam started to bury him. I concentrated hard at bending the light around us, so it didn't hurt Bill. Controlling light was much harder than all my other gifts, but I could do this for Bill. He's family, and I do everything I can for family.

I sat in the kitchen away from the others as everyone gathered around Sookie. We had went to the doctors earlier, and luckily I got out of it all with just a slightly fractured cheekbone and a bruised neck. I turned my head when I heard sniffling in the doorway. I saw Arlene standing there with a bouquet of flowers. I stood up from the table, and walked over to the redhead to pull her into my arms. She held me back tightly as she sobbed into my shoulder.

"Don't you dare blame yourself, Arlene." I said rubbing her back. "I don't. And I'm so sorry about Rene."

Arlene just cried more as she continued to hold onto me. I let her cry as much as she wanted into my shoulder.

"I just can't believe I never knew." Arlene said as she let go of me. "How could I not know?"

"People can be very good at hiding their true selves." I said honestly. "Rene had all of us fooled, and I had truly wanted you to be happy with him."

Arlene sniffled some more then held out the flowers to me. I took them from her while thanking her.

"They're very beautiful." I said sincerely. "Would you like to sit down?"

Arlene said she was going to sit with Sookie, and I told her, I'd join them in a minute or so. I went to put the flowers into a vase when I felt a chill go down my spine. I looked up as I set the vase of flowers down. I walked out the side door, and there in the yard was...

"Eric." I greeted.

Eric looked up at me as I stood on the porch with my arms crossed over my chest. He flashed in front of me silently, and I just stood there as he reached out. He touched my cheek lightly where it was broken as he stared into my eyes.

"What happened?" He asked.

"Oh, nothing much." I said. "The man who's been killing women around here went after Sookie. I tackled him to the ground, and we had a scuffle, which resulted in this. I killed him though."

Eric stared at me a bit longer, and I eventually looked away while moving back, so his hand no longer cupped my cheek.

"What are you doing here?" I asked. "Checking on me?"

"Perhaps." He said smirking. "I can sense your inner turmoil."

I frowned remembering we had a 'connect', and Eric's smirk widened when seeing my displeased look. I sat down on the porch steps with Eric sitting down beside me.

"I've never killed a person before." I said. "I didn't even kill fellow half bloods in the war if they were on the Titan's side. I couldn't bring myself to...I made my first kill before I was even a teenager, but I always told myself they were monsters. They had no souls."

Eric was silent for a moment as he looked out into the yard with me. I sighed not evening knowing why I told Eric that.

"You did it to protect Sookie." Eric said. "And to defend yourself. You had every right to do that. I've killed many with no true reason at all."

I snorted lightly while knowing that had to be completely true. He's like a thousand, right? That's many years to kill.

"When I did it, I felt...satisfied he was dead." I said. "He killed Gran...killed two women I thought of as friends...got Jason arrested...Oh, and he killed our cat Tina."

Eric chuckled when I mentioned Tina, and I frowned over at him. I didn't think it was funny. Tina was a nice cat.

"Sorry." He said though he was still grinning.

He then reached out to put a piece of hair behind my ear. I bit my lip wondering why he was being nice. It was kind of freaking me out.

"A bit of blood will heal that right up." Eric said.

"I think I can handle a broken cheekbone for a few weeks." I said. "I've had much worse, and survived without vampire blood."

Like the time I fought with the Manticore...those few times with the hellhounds who I still think like the taste of me...then there was the time with a Cyclops...then the dragon. Oh, and Clarisse got really rough one time during capture the flag.

"Thanks though...I guess." I said.

Eric nodded his head as I let out a small sigh. I felt so tired after today's events, and I really just wanted to take a long hot relaxing bath. I found myself leaning against Eric's side, and since he didn't' say anything, I didn't move.

"I could just go to sleep right now." I said. "...but I don't trust you enough to not take advantaged of my helplessness."

Eric chuckled as my eyes started to flutter close. They snapped back open, however, when a voice was cleared. I turned my head seeing Sam in the doorway. He was eyeing Eric distrustfully, and I bit my lip knowing I better head in before Sam gets anymore antsy. I nodded to Sam, and he returned the gesture as he went back into the house.

"I should probably go back inside to Sookie." I said as I stood up off the porch. "...thanks for coming to check on me..if that's what you're doing here."

Eric's lips twitched up as he stood up in front of me, and he towered over me as usual. He then brushed the back of his fingers against my hurt cheek.

"I'll be back tomorrow night." He said

"Why?" I asked.

"I find you very interesting." Eric said.

I snorted shaking my head, but he caught my chin, so to look me dead in the eye.

"You are interesting." Eric said. "Very much so."

"Where I've been the last nine year I'm pretty average." I said. "Nothing interesting...nothing special. So why are you so interested?"

"I'm not sure." Eric confessed. "Goodnight, Corissa."

I felt his lips on my hurt cheek, and then he was gone leaving me on the porch. I stood there a moment in confusion as I lightly touched my cheek.

"Why does he have to be so weird?" I asked frowning.

I sighed walking back into the house to check on Sookie and Arlene. I found them in the living room as Arlene comforted a distraught Sookie.

"What's wrong?" I asked as I sat down beside Arlene on the coffee table.

"She doesn't think Bill will be alright." Arlene said.

"Oh, Sookie." I said moving to the floor so I could hug her. "Bill will be fine. That's a promise."

Sookie sniffled asking me if I really meant that, and I nodded my head smiling. She wiped at her eyes looking at bit better.

"Arlene, would you like something to drink?" I asked.

She declined saying she'd just like to sit her with Sookie a bit longer. I nodded my head while going to see if Lafayette, Sam, or Tara needed anything. I went out onto the front porch, and the three I was looking for were right there.

"Hey, guys, do any of you need anything?" I asked.

"Baby, we need to be asking you that." Lafayette said.

He walked over to me to hug me, and I hugged him back tightly. Lafayette was just someone I could relax around, and I'm grateful he's my friend. Lafayette stroked the top of my head before Tara pulled me into her arms.

"I'm so glad you're alright." Tara said sounding as if she's holding back tears. "If I had lost you or Sookie...I don't know what I would have done."

"Shh, it's alright." I said stroking her back. "We're not leaving you anytime soon. You'll have to put up with us for a long time."

Tara and Lafayette chuckled as Tara stepped back to let Sam hug me next.

"Are you sure you should be up?" Sam asked.

"I'm fine." I said pulling back. "I'm much tougher than you think. I can handle a fractured bone and a bruised neck."

Sam nodded his head as Lafayette brushed some of my hair back out of my face.

"Well, darling, I have to get back to the bar." Lafayette said. "Make sure Terry isn't PTSD-ing all over my clam chowder."

He kissed the top of my head before leaving Tara, Sam, and I on the porch.

"You should probably get some sleep, Rissy." Tara said placing a hand on my shoulder. "Resting at least."

"I won't be able to sleep tonight." I said honestly. "My nerves...they just won't calm down."

It was a defect of being a half blood. After having a adrenaline rush like I did, my nerves won't rest for a while. My ADHD...or battle instincts...whatever you want to call them can be a real pain in the ass sometimes, but it wasn't like I've gone days without sleep before.

"You need to sleep after something like that." Sam said.

"Sam, I have ADHD." I said. "It's not going to happen."

"What if you take your medication?" Tara asked.

"I haven't taken that since I was a kid." I admitted.

Tara sighed then told me if I needed anything to ask her, and I nodded saying I would. She gave me a final hug as a car pulled up. I frowned in confusion along with Sam as he stood beside me.

"Take care of them, Sam." Tara said.

"Wait, Tara." Sam said.

He came up short, however, when a woman got out of the red car that pulled up. The woman gave off an old vibe, but not like the vampires. There was also something familiar about her presence. Her eyes looked over to meet mine, and a smirk pulled across her face as if she knew something I didn't.

"Maryann, these are my friends Sam and Corissa." Tara said. "Sam, Rissy, this is Maryann."

"Sam, Corissa, it's so nice to meet you both." Maryann said then turned to Tara. "You ready to go?"

Tara nodded while heading towards Maryann's car. She glanced over at me, and I pointedly brushed against my bracelet letting it glow slightly without it snapping open. She smirked tauntingly, which only made me more suspicious of her.

"Rissy, maybe you should go inside to check on Sookie." Sam suggested.

I nodded my head silently, but I did give the woman a warning glare. I didn't know what she was...but if she tried anything to harm those I care about, I'd kill her.

I was up in my room drawing in my sketchbook to keep my mind off everything. I knew Sookie was alright downstairs with Arlene, so I didn't see the point in hovering around her. As my sketch started coming together, I noticed I happened to be sketching a certain blonde Viking vampire. Out of all the things to draw I started drawing him? I shook my head guessing Eric's just fresh on my mind.

He was so confusing...he was cold and non-caring like most vampires I've met...but he's also been nice to me. However, that could be just because he wants my gifts. But something tells me it's just not that. However that could just be wishful thinking. I groaned wondering why I'm even thinking about this. I was about to just continue my sketching when I heard footfalls rushing up the steps. My door opened to reveal Jason, and a large smile appeared on my face.

"Jason!" I said going to standing.

He rushed over to me though, and hugged me just as I set my sketchbook over to the side. He hugged me tightly to his chest, and I put my arms around his neck.

"I'm so happy you're okay." He said pulling back partially.

He looked at my cheek, which was bruised where the cheekbone was fractured. He then looked at my neck with anger appearing in his eyes.

"If that bastard was still alive..." Jason trailed off.

"Well, he isn't." I said. "He's...dead...I killed him."

Jason looked at my closely while making sure to look into my eyes as if he was looking for something.

"Are you alright?" Jason asked me. "I'm sure killing someone wasn't easy even if was a murdering asshole."

"...I'll be alright." I said smiling reassuringly. "It'll just take me a bit of time. But I'm tough, so this won't get me down for long."

"I know you are." Jason said lightly tapping my nose affectionately. "You're a Stackhouse, so of course you're tough."

I snorted lightly as a large grin of accomplishment spread across Jason's face.

"I love you, Rissy." Jason said. "And I promise from now on that I will take better care of you and Sookie. I should have done it a long time ago, but I promise I will never fuck up again."

I shook my head as I ran my fingers through Jason's hair. I laid my head against his as I continued to pat his head.

"Just worry about yourself first, Jas." I said. "Don't worry too much about Sookie and I. We'll make it. We're all Stackhouses after all."

I was back to sketching again, and finishing up my picture of Eric when a chill went down my spine. A chill I only got around vampires. I closed the sketchbook to place it on my desk. I went out of my room, and when I heard Bill's voice, a smile pulled across my face. I rushed down the steps, and when I got to the bottom, Sookie and Bill were pulling apart. Bill smiled at me, and for the first time in forever large fat tears rolled down my cheeks.

"You're a asshole worrying me like that." I sniffled.

Bill hurried over to me to pull me into his arms, and I held him back tightly as I cried.

"I'm sorry." Bill said. "I'm so sorry, Corissa."

I just shook my head as Sookie came over to join our hug. Bill opened one of his arms, and he held the two of us close to him. Sookie kissed my bare shoulder, and I rested my head against hers. Since the first night after meeting Bill things felt like they were finally going to be calm. I doubt it'll last long, so I'm going to enjoy every second I can.

It's been two weeks since all the excitement with Rene, and Eric has visited me every night. He even helped with some of my renovations when I was working on my mom's place to get it ready for me. Well, he glamoured people to help me, which had caused me to roll my eyes at the time. Now, everything seemed normal as I worked my usual shift at Merlotte's today with my bruises and fracture healed. I healed a tad faster because I'm a half blood, and Will had sent me some ambrosia when he heard what happened.

In fact, I got a lot of Iris Messages from a lot of people at camp. Annabeth lectured me for hours, and I'm pretty sure I had fallen asleep in the middle of one of her rants. Grover had also been scolding me a lot, but one glare from me, got him to stop. He's gotten more confident since he took over for Pan, but he still knew not to mess with me. Percy just asked if I was alright, and talked to me for a bit. Clarisse just contacted me to practically rub it in my face that I was almost killed by a human. She can be such a bitch.

I'm also officially moved out of Sookie's place, and it was kind of odd being on my own. I haven't slept alone in years. I had thought it was odd sleeping in a room alone when I first moved back, but I had gotten used to it. Now sleeping in a whole house by myself was hard to get used to even more so. Besides all that though, things have been so quiet and peaceful and enjoyable. I'm sure that'll all change though...my Apollo senses are telling me so.

"Hey, Rissy, did you hear?" Arlene asked walking up to be as I finished taking a order. "In Vermont vampire and human couples can get married. Think Sookie and Bill will think about something like that?"

I quirked my brow doubting it since Bill and Sookie haven't even been a couple a full two months. They've also been very iffy, and I'm sure another argument will happen soon enough.

"Maybe someday." I said. "If they do decide to do so, they'll have my support."

"Mine too." Arlene said. "I've been so prejudice against Bill, but he's a nice man.

I nodded my head as Arlene pat me on the shoulder before getting back to work, which I need to be doing. Don't want Sam, who's in a piss pour move mood...not that I blame him, to get onto me for loafing around.

"Hey, Rissy, can you give us a hand?" Tara asked. "Andy is drunk as hell, and he's trying to get to his car right now."

I sighed though I did nod my head as I took off my apron. I had been about to go change to leave work, but I can't just leave Andy to do something stupid. I walked out the door after Andy with Sookie and Tara at my heels.

"Where's my car?" Andy asked as I came up next to him.

"Andy, hold up." I said.

He ignored me causing my eyebrow to twitch in aggravation. If he didn't start listening, I'd get violent. I'm not above subduing a drunk detective.

"Okay, Bellefleur, I don't know where you think you're going, but I do know you're about to hand over your keys." I said.

"I don't have 'em. Left 'em in my car." Andy said as he stopped under a lamp post. "Right here, under this light! Some son of a bitch stole my car."

My brow quirked highly doubting the drunk man knew where his car was parked. Sookie asked if Andy was sure this was where he parked it, but he just started ranting some shit that I didn't really listen to.

"Ain't that it over there?" Tara asked pointing.

We all turned seeing Andy's car halfway under some tree limbs. Andy said that isn't where he parked it, and I frowned when hearing the car beeping to signal a door was opened. A bad feeling started up in my stomach as everyone started moving towards the car.

"Hold up." I said holding up my hand. "Stay back a second."

Sookie, who knew to listen me because of my senses, grabbed Tara and Andy to hold them back. I walked up to the car ignoring Andy when he asked me 'what the fuck' I was doing. I slowly grabbed the back door handle, and when I opened up the door a foot with red nail polish fell out.

"Shit." I said.

"That's not mine." Andy said seeing it from where he and the two others stood.

Tara and Sookie started screaming at the top of their lungs as I frowned knowing the peace we've had the last two weeks was just thrown out the metaphorical window.