Inspired by Darius Rucker's Alright

Disclaimer: I own nothing

"Is Eric Northman and his retinue on the plane"? Nan asked into her cell phone. "Good, apparently Eric Northman did not do as good of a job as he thought. Russell Edgington has been seen in the area, not truly dead. All the Authority needs right now are for the Northman's to be attacked right after their protection has been announced. Do not tell Northman about the sighting. This is his screw up. The Authority plans to come to his aid at the last minute in a cavalry sort of notion. That is all". Nan ended the call and threw her phone on the seat beside her in the limo.

The plane landed and pulled into the hanger. There was a limo waiting for the Northman's when they arrived. Eric, Sookie and Pam weren't exactly on high alert but they didn't believe they were one hundred percent safe either. The plane comes to a stop and the stairs are lowered. As before Sookie comes out first to scan the mind of the driver. There was no ill intent in the driver's mind and so the rest of their party exited the plane. The limo was loaded with their luggage. Anna went in first with Lex. After they were settled Sookie went in with everyone else behind her. Eric shut the door and then they were homeward bound.

They arrived home. Pam took her luggage and went home while everyone else walked into Eric and Sookie's house. Sookie noticed the additions to their household. Lex and Anna were welcomed additions but Sookie knew that after Eric was crowned, there would be even more additions to the household in the form of servants and advisors. Not to mention the sheriffs coming and going. She had an idea of what needed to happen before King Eric started his reign.

The next day when the sun rose, Eric was still asleep so Sookie snuck into the bathroom to shower. When she got out of the shower, she tip toed around the room getting dressed. After she dressed, she went downstairs to call Pam. Sookie walked into the office and shut the door behind her. Then she went and sat at the desk. She pulled out her cell phone and called Pam.

"Sookie"? She answered the phone in a sleepy haze thinking Eric would still be asleep like she was before Sookie called.

"Hey Pam, I need a favor".

"Aren't you supposed to be nice to someone before you ask a favor by not waking them early in the morning"?

"Sorry, I figured you would be up taking advantage of you new ability to day walk".

"I have had this ability for not even twenty-four hours. I am still on normal vampire hours".

"Right, sorry".

"What is your favor"?

"I need you to keep Eric busy for a little while. And then I need you to watch Lex tonight."

"I will do my best to keep Eric busy but no promises. As for Lex, I will watch him tonight".

"Thank you so much".

"You are welcome. I'm going back to bed now". Pam hung up the phone.

Sookie went up to Lex's room to find Anna. "Hey Anna". Sookie greeted.

"Good morning". Anna responded.

"Would you like the night off"? Sookie asked.

"Sure". Anna answered confused.

"I want to have the evening here with Eric. Pam is going to watch Lex". Sookie clarified.

"Gotcha" Anna said with a smile. "Let me know when to make myself scarce".

"Thank you".

"No problem". Anna motioned shooing Sookie to get her plan under way.

A couple of hours later, Eric woke up and went to find Sookie. He found her in the kitchen making lunch. Sookie noticed him walking towards her. "Sleep well, your majesty"?

"Yes, thank you". Eric answered with a chuckle.

"I have to run some errands and I think Pam had some things for you to take care of ".

"Alright, I'll give Pam a call in a moment". Eric answered with a huff.

Sookie ate her lunch while Eric drank his True Blood. They sat in comfortable silence until the kitchen became Grand Central Station.

Anna walked in with Lex and started making a bottle. Then Pam came in "There is an emergency at the club that you need to handle". Pam told Eric as she pulled a True Blood out of the refrigerator.

"I have been a day walker for not even twenty-four hours. Who took care of these emergencies before now"? Eric asked frustrated.

"Bobby would handle what he could and then they waited until you came to the club for the rest".

"Alright, let me shower and change then we will leave". Eric stood up and leaned down to kiss Sookie. "I have a feeling that this will be the first of many apologies, my love". He ran his thumb over Sookie's cheekbone.

"It's OK. Take care of your business". She answered with a small smile. Eric left and went upstairs.

Sookie hopped off her stool and put her dish in the sink. She then went and grabbed her purse. "Wish me luck". She said as she ran out the door. She went out to the garage and got in her car then opened the garage, started the car, and then headed to town. Sookie went from store to store until she had her groceries, candles, and a CD.

Eric had just finished fixing everything Ginger was glamoured to screw up. "Pam, take care of Ginger. She seems more damaged then normal".

"Yes Master" Pam answered as she took Ginger in the hall and glamoured her to counter act the previous glamour. Then she called Sookie to let her know that Eric was on his way.

Sookie hung up the phone and asked Anna to wait for Pam at her house and then she was off for the night. She made sure everything was in place and then went to change. She put on a simple cotton dress with simple jewelry. That was the theme that Sookie wanted. Simple. She then went downstairs and out to the pool area to take her place.

Eric came home and parked his car in the garage. Then he walked through the house. He noticed how quiet it was and started calling names. "Sookie? Anna"? No answer.

Then something caught his eye outside the back door. He opened the door and saw Sookie standing next to the pool. It was full of floating candles. Behind her was a table for two with candle light and then off to the side in the grass was a blanket with a basket.

Eric walked over to Sookie. "What is all this"? Sookie took Eric's hand and lead him over to the table. "I thought we needed a simple night before everything was served to us on a…" Sookie thought for a moment. "The equivalent of a silver platter". Sookie awkwardly finished her sentence. Eric let out a laugh.

They stood in front of the table. "I don't need a five star reservation. I have spaghetti and a cheap bottle of wine". Sookie recited lyrics looking into Eric's eyes. They sat down at the table. She had her spaghetti and wine while Eric had a True Blood. She picked up a remote off the table. "I don't need a concert in the city. I have a stereo and the Best of Patsy Cline". Eric was starting to wonder what point Sookie was trying to make.

They finished their dinner and Sookie lead them over to the blanket in the grass looking towards the pool. Sookie opened the basket and pulled out two Styrofoam containers and spoons. She handed one to Eric. He gave her an "I can't eat that" look.

"Blood gelato". Sookie answered and Eric took it with a huge smile. They sat there each eating their own gelato. "This may not be the French Rivera but it's all the same as long as I'm with you." Sookie recited looking at Eric.

"Sookie this is all wonderful but I do not quite understand". Eric replied confused.

Sookie stuck her spoon in her gelato. "I'm trying to show you that I don't need extravagance. I just need you".

"Why would you think that I need to be shown that"?

"Because I know you. You are "Go big or Go home. When you become king there won't be time for big extravagant expressions. So I want you to know that I will take all the simple moments over one big moment".

"What are some of these simple moments you would like"? Eric asked.

"Taking time to eat a meal with me".

"Done".

"Playing in the pool with Lex and me".

"Done".

"Outdoor picnics or even carpet picnics with the whole family".

"Anything else"?

"Love me".

"Forever". Eric answered before he laid Sookie down on the blanket and gave her the best simple time of her life.