The car ride back to Bon Tomp was quite until Sookie stopped chewing her lip and finally asked what was on her mind '' what should I do Pam? ''

Taking her eyes of the road for an instant to glance at her human friend Pam gave no response for a minute of two '' I can't really answer that for you Sookie, this is very much your decision to make ...but I can offer advice if you care to heed it? ''

Sookie nodded her head enthusiastically she desperately wanted some kind of help and Pam always seemed so wise with this kind of thing .

'' Eric was right on a lot of the points he made tonight, you are living in your own little world at the moment but eventually that has to come to an end. You have survived on your own thus far and I second my master on the respect you are due in how long you have been able to cope on your own...but sooner or later you will be discovered, tell me Sookie what will you do when the world finds out your grandmother is dead? ...or indeed that you are alive? ''.

Sookie rubbed her hands together she had never given that much though before , she had just concentrated on getting by and remaining hidden , she had no larger plan other than that .

'' I'm not sure...gran always said it was important that no one find me so I've just been doing that ''

Pam glanced at Sookie again but this time to frown at her a little '' That is not a plan Sookie and Eric is correct to ask if your happy ...are you happy , is that want you want from your life to hide all the time , to never go anywhere or do anything outside of your house ? '' .

Sookie felt a little defensive now '' It's not like I've ever had a choice Pam, it's just the way my life is''

Pam slapped the centre of the steering wheel making Sookie jump , she thought Pam was angry at her and was getting ready to apologise for anything she had said , there was no way she could lose Pam as a friend but before she could say anything else she saw the big smile on Pam's face.

'' you've answered your own question Sookie '' Pam beamed at her before she continued '' NOW you have a choice , I will be your friend if you say yes or no but I can only help you so far , Eric is a good mentor I know this from personnel experience , everything he says he can do ...he can do ''

Sookie rubbed her eyes a little behind her glasses she was getting tired just thinking about this all.

''So you think I should yes then ? ''

'' Think about it for the time Eric has given you and I'm sure you will come to the right decision ''

Sookie stretched her arms out and yawned lightly '' At least he didn't shout at me tonight ...or act like to big a jerk...maybe it wouldn't be so bad to be around him , but I think it's going to take a while to get used to that ...at least more than just him telling me to enjoy his company and not be afraid of him, that was a little weird '' .

Pam shot her a quick look of confusion '' When did he tell you that? ''

Sookie was trying to curl into a ball in her seat but wasn't having much luck, she felt so tired .

She answered sleepily '' outside his office when you left me, he told me to enjoy him and not fear him or something like that, as if it was just that easy ''.

Pam said nothing in response and soon she could hear the Angels breathing getting shallow as she slipped off to sleep.

The next thing Sookie knew she was being gently shaken awaken and realised they must be home

'' Time to wake up little one, it's been a long night for you '' Pam was smiling down at her , she eased herself out of her curled up position and gingerly slipped herself out of the car .

Pam followed Sookie up her porch steps but before Sookie could enter her house Pam took one of her hands and slowly turned the half asleep girl round to face her

Sookie could feel a strange little buzz in her head again as Pam softly spoke to her

'' Sookie ...I want you to touch your nose ''

Sleepy as she was she still managed a giggle '' Why do you want me to touch my nose? ''

Her Vampire friend didn't responded for a moment but just stared back at her blankly but then leaned in to peck her on the cheek '' Never mind my friend ...off to bed with you , I shall see you soon .

Sookie waved weakly before shuffling inside and making her way upstairs to her eagerly awaited snug bed .