Eric

I wake up and roll over, realizing the sun is still up. I stand up and stare out the window, pulling one of the curtains back. I chuckle, "now this, I didn't expect this." I assume the new windows allowed me to wake before nightfall, but I don't mind. Given the fact that Sookie will still be a daytime creature, I'll take a few extra hours of daylight. I can't leave the house, but at least I can spend time with her. I head down to the cubby and grab some jeans and a t-shirt to put on. After I get dressed, I realize that now would be the time to tell Pam about Sookie and I, our plans. I head upstairs and grab my phone. I hit send and hope for the best.

"Hello?" She answers in an even tone.

"Pamela, how is Sweden treating you?"

"Astrid and I are getting along great, I'm having the time of my unlife." She chuckles.

"I'm glad to hear it. The reason for my call is... Well, I have some news."

"Oh?"

"I am planning on turning Sookie. Tonight."

She gasps, "you've got to be kidding me."

"I assure you, I'm not joking. I'm quite surprised myself, if I'm honest. But she decided."

"Eric, are you sure you want this? Some faerie halfling child, attached to you for well... Ever? And what of us, what will this mean for us?"

"You know that my love for you has not changed since the moment I turned you. Nothing will change. Except, well, you'll have a faerie sister."

She scoffs, "I'm coming home. If I'm going to have to live with this, I might as well be there after she turns."

"If you wish, I will book you a flight."

"Book two seats, I'm bringing Astrid."

"Very well. See you soon." Well, that could have gone worse. I hope that Pam doesn't have any ill intentions, but I'm sure I can handle her if I have to. Unfortunately, I released Pam, so I'm not quite sure what she's thinking anymore, what she's feeling. I make some calls and arrange for her arrival tomorrow night. I go downstairs and prepare mentally for what I'm about to do. For all intents and purposes, I will be killing her tonight. The idea of which makes me uneasy and uncomfortable. I know that this is the favorable decision, I have accepted her choice and I'm happy that she made this one, but for after I do this, until tomorrow, she will be dead. I speed downstairs when I hear her car in the driveway. Luckily, the sun has set. She comes in and I stand in the foyer, hoping she hasn't changed her mind.

"Well hello there," she smiles.

"Hey... Did... Everything go well?"

"As well as they could have, honestly. Everyone seemed supportive. Oh, I also told Jax and his fiance that they could stay here until they get their finances in order. They have a child on the way!"

"Do they now?" I step close to her and she wraps her arms around my waist. I kiss her gently on the forehead.

"Yes they do. So, I said they could stay here for free."

"That's just fine with me."

"Hey, I know this will seem a little out of left field but... Do you think that you will ever..."

"Want children?" I smile. "Well... Maybe someday, maybe if that's something that you want."

She beams up at me, pleased with my answer, I can feel how happy that makes her. She kisses me softly. "So, where will we do this?"

"Well, in the yard, or the cemetery if you prefer. Unfortunately, it has to be in the ground. I'm sure I can locate a coffin if that makes you more comfortable."

"None of that matters. Will we be naked in the ground, or can I wear clothes?"

"That part has never mattered, you can remain clothed if you like."

"Okay, good." I can feel her nerves.

"Don't worry, lover. You won't feel a thing."

"Well... Let's get this show on the road." She pulls away and grabs my hand, leading me outside. We walk around the side of the house and she grabs a shovel. "I'm sure you can dig faster than I can. Maybe tomorrow, I can dig like that." She smiles, sarcastically and I take the shovel. In a minute, I have a hole that's about three feet deep.

"Come on down." I call from inside.

She stares over the edge, I can feel her stomach doing flips. I never thought I would experience emotions like these again. "Catch me." She jumps and I catch her.

"Are you all right? We don't have to do this if you don't want to."

"No. I chose this. I'm ready."

"Hold on a moment." I put her down and hop out of the hole. I retrieve a sheet from her laundry room and return to her in seconds. "Without this, I could not bury us."

She looks up at me, "if you say so, you're the expert."

I stretch it out and pile the dirt on top of it, then I hop in and sit down, I reach out a hand for her to join me. She sits down reluctantly and then smiles at me. "Are you sure you're ready? Really?"

She sighs, "it's good to know that you're so uncomfortable with the idea of killing me." She looks at me coyly and then giggles, "yes, I'm ready."

I take a deep breath that I don't need and lie us down. Her on her back and me on my side, propped up with my elbow. "See you soon, lover. Sookie Stackhouse... I love you."

She takes my hand, "I love you too, Eric Northman."

My fangs extend and I bite her neck as gently as possible, she lets out a soft sigh and I start the long but somehow easy process of draining her. She holds onto my hand tightly, but as I drink more, her grasp loosens. I didn't know how stressful this was going to be. Soon, she nearly loses consciousness and I feel surprisingly human as I watch her die. Bloody tears stream down my face. When I feel her heartbeat slow to the point of stopping, I puncture my wrist and begin giving her my blood. She swallows slowly, but takes large gulps. I can feel her draining me, I can feel the beginning of the process, I know this is working. When she drinks enough to make me dizzy, I know it's time to stop. I retract my fangs and kiss her gently on the lips. I position myself to protect her from the full force of the dirt, then reach up and grab the edge of the sheet. When I yank on it, the dirt comes crashing down on us. Even I can't see through it, but I can feel her heart slowing down even more, gradually. I feel for her hand and I don't let go of it. I can feel her, she doesn't feel pain, she feels relatively peaceful as of now. I hope it stays that way. This will be the longest two days of my life.