A/N: So here it I am back with another update. I hope that you guys can forgive me, but for the next little while I won't be updating as frequently as I once was. RL, among other things, have just been keeping me so busy as of late, but I hope to give you one update per week per story. Hopefully things will eventually settle back down and I can update more often. Thanks for sticking with me.

This was not beta'd so please forgive any errors of mine. I will be sending coming chapters to be beta'd but I wanted to get this up tonight.

Disclaimer: I do not own these characters, only the plot.

EPOV

"Where are we going?" Sookie demanded and I shrugged. "Damn it, Eric. You know I don't like surprises."

"You'll like this one, I'm sure." I urged her towards the car and nearly had to force her into a seated position once we were in the car. I growled and she crossed her arms giving up as I strapped her in the vehicle. "Stop pouting." She stuck her tongue out at me but I could see the smile playing on her lips as I rounded the car.

I couldn't believe I had done it. After an entire month of planning and keeping secrets, the day had finally come.

Keeping secrets from Sookie had proven to be a lot more difficult than I had originally thought. But I think I managed quite well, considering that she was a bit leery that I had taken her back no questions asked.

Truth was it really didn't matter whether she had done anything or not, I really didn't care. Especially considering all the times I had tried and failed. I tried to convince her that it didn't matter, but that was another feat in itself. Sookie was adamant about apologizing daily, and as many times as she could within our waking hours. I was about to the point where I wanted to tape her mouth shut. I was really hoping that this weekend would convince her that I was really over it.

The past was the past after all and I was determined to leave it there and I was fairly certain that after my plans had played out Sookie would be able to leave it behind us as well.

I called Pam before I left to pick up Sookie and made sure everything was in order. She assured me it was and for me to stop being a pussy. Admittedly, I had become a bit of a woman the past week, especially the past few days. I stressed over every little thing and bitched and moaned, like I had a monthly cycle, until all the details were in order. But I needed everything to be perfect. I would settle for nothing less.

Sookie had been basically living with me since we arrived back from Malibu. That made planning things a tad more difficult. Still, I knew some part of her missed her home, though she would never admit it. I could only hope that would not prove to be another obstacle for us to have to hurdle.

"Please Eric." Sookie begged and stuck her bottom lip out in full pout mode.

That face, however pathetic, was nearly irresistible and I could have easily given in, but I put my nose in the air and scoffed, while shaking my head and peeking at her through the corner of my eyes. She whined and I flinched, wanting so badly just to give in to her, but I held my ground. I was a man, but one pout or whimper from Sookie could bring me to my knees. I knew I had it bad and she was learning how to play me all too well. I shook my head once more for good measure, whether to convince her or myself, I wasn't sure.

"How was your day?" I asked, a not so subtle attempt to change the subject.

"Fine." She growled before continuing. "Yours?"

"Good." I answered honestly with a smirk. "I am hoping tonight will be better, and even more so tomorrow."

"Now, see." Sookie shrieked. "Why the hell do you have to be so cryptic? I'm already going crazy here."

I laughed and she pouted some more trying to fight the grin that was stretching across her lips. "You are a faker." I observed. "A big bloody faker."

"You'd better be glad I love you." She pretended to be angry but the blush in her cheeks and the smile on her face gave her emotions away. "And luckily I trust you." Just like that the tension was back. She still didn't think I trusted her, but I did.

Maybe things weren't perfect, but I loved her and wanted to be with her, no matter our imperfect history. Her face fell to her lap and I immediately grabbed her hand and rubbed soothing circles into her knuckles.

I talked to Bill about a week after we got back into town and he confirmed that he may have over exaggerated a bit. I was angry and wanted nothing more than to fire the bastard, but Pam convinced me it would not be a good idea and he was far from worth my worry.

Bill told me exactly what happened and that it was really nothing. He even admitted to hearing her say my name. Although he says he didn't know it was me she was referring to at the time, I still believe he would have taken things all the way even if he had. But that was neither here nor there. She knew of the conversation and was relieved, but she was still insecure about my trust.

The fact was I did trust her, but I couldn't get her to trust me enough to believe me.

"I do trust you Sookie. You just have to have faith in that."

She looked at me through her lashes and I could see the tears beginning to form in her eyes. I shook my head at her, silently telling her not to start and she cleared her throat in order to fight them back. I pulled her hand into my lap and looked back to the road as I spoke. "We're going to Canada."

"Canada? But, why?" Her voice still betrayed her emotions.

I should have known that my attempt at a distraction would cause her to have more questions that I could not answer, not without giving too much away. "Just because." I answered, cryptic again. "I want the weekend alone with you. No business calls, no nothing. Just me and you and a room for two." I sang and laughed as did she.

We pulled up to the airport a few minutes later and she was surprised to find out we were going to Ontario. I didn't tell her we would be staying at the Ayres Hotel; she would find that out soon enough.

With only a forty-five minute layover in Chicago, we made it there just before 10:00 pm. Sookie had slept until we reached Chicago, so once we left the airport, we immediately set out to get dinner. It was late, but I knew several restaurants that would still be serving.

Sookie stated she wanted Japanese and I knew of a Japanese restaurant within a few blocks from the hotel. When we pulled up to the restaurant, I reached for my wallet, but Sookie stopped me.

"Can we just get it to go? I really just want to get a bath and relax tonight."

I nodded and went in to get the food. Fifteen minutes, two boxes of rice and one pallet of assorted sushi later, we were back in the cab and on our way to the hotel.

Sookie's audible gasp when we pulled up to the hotel caused me to smirk.

"Why are we here?" Her voice was merely a whisper.

I thought for a moment before I spoke because I knew this wasn't going to sound good. The cab driver unloaded our luggage and the doorman followed us in. Before we approached the check-in counter I grabbed her elbow and turned her to face me.

"Don't take this the wrong way, lover. But I couldn't very well let your last memory of this place be with anyone other than me." Her face fell and I lifted her chin till her eyes met mine once again. "I have very fond memories of this place and I want you to have the same. I won't have them tainted by one of our mistakes." I knew that no words could make her understand but she nodded and I left it at that.

We checked in and ate our dinner before unpacking and getting ready for bed. I curled her body against my larger one and kissed the nape of her neck before we both fell fast asleep.

I woke up to the sound of Sookie ordering breakfast. Her hair was still disheveled and she was still in her sleep clothes. I watched her as she spoke quietly into the receiver and ran her fingers through the tangles of her hair. She was just so beautiful. I could spend the whole day watching her. And that is exactly what I had planned for today.

After Sookie hung up the phone I cleared my throat to let her know I was awake and beckoned her to me with one finger.

"Good morning, handsome." Sookie purred as she wrapped her tiny frame around mine.

"Good morning, beautiful. How did you sleep?"

I nuzzled into her hair and she shivered in her response. "Like the dead. I don't know why I was so tired, but I feel like I didn't move all night."

"I think it's just me." I laughed and she tried to tickle my ribs. "I'm not ticklish. You know this."

"Well you can't blame a girl for trying. Are you hungry? I ordered for us."

I nodded. "How long do we have?"

"Hmmm…" Sookie moaned and ran her fingers down my spine until she landed on my backside and squeezed. "I think we should have enough time."

We didn't waste any time before we had each other undressed and I was kissing my way up from her naval to her beautiful pert nipples. I bit each one and swirled my tongue around the hardened nubs before assaulting her mouth with mine. Sookie moaned into my mouth as I felt her hand grip my length and rub my head against her moistened folds. With a low growl and one thrust, I sheathed myself completely within her heat.

It was heaven being inside her. Nothing could ever compare or would even come close to the pleasure I felt when we were connected as one. This was perfect. This was best. This was right.

I quickened my pace knowing that I did not have the convenience of taking my sweet time and enjoying her as long as possible. Her breathing became low and erratic and I knew her release was coming. I lowered my hand between us and found the sensitive bundle of nerves, rubbing it and circling it, until I felt her walls clenching around me.

I gripped her round hips tightly as I drove myself deeper and pounded against her sweet spot ferociously, riding out the waves of her orgasm and spilling my seed deep within her walls with her name falling from my lips in a mumbled growl.

I collapsed atop her and felt her heaving beneath me, both trying to return our breathing to normal and enjoy the blissful moment. All too soon there was a knock on the door and I was forced to untangle my body from hers.

"Mmmm, just look at that ass." Sookie said with a laugh and I stuck it out for her as I pulled up my sleep pants and headed to the door. Her chuckle echoed through the room and I couldn't help but to smile to myself.

I opened the door and allowed the attendant to bring in our breakfast. After handing him his tip I ushered him out and closed the door softly behind him.

Sookie came through the doorway in her robe and I could feel myself growing stiff again at the sight of her hardened nipples glowing through the thin white fabric. This woman seriously brought out the beast within me. I knew I would never get enough of her, ever.

"We need to talk." Sookie said seriously as she shoved a fork full of eggs into her mouth.

I took the seat across from her and shoved a piece of bacon into my mouth as I mumbled my response. "What is it, lover?" Her eyebrows had pulled together and I could tell she was clearly worried about whatever she was about to say. I reached for her hand and wrapped it in mine, silently encouraging her to speak.

"Ok, I don't really know how to say this other than to say it, so just give me a second." Sookie's eyes fell to the fork in her hand and I watched as she turned it over and over nervously. The look in her eyes had me worried and I couldn't help but to feel a bit anxious myself.

"Whatever it is Sookie, we will get through this together. We have made it this far. Right?" I urged and she nodded finally making eye contact with me. Her eyes were brimmed with unshed tears but I could see the hint of a smile playing on her lips. "What is it, Sookie? You can tell me anything. You know this."

"I'm pregnant."

A/N: OMG… wow, did I just leave it there? Yes, why yes I did. You guys know I love you. Thanks for reading and not dousing me in unpleasantly rotten fruits and vegetables.

This story is coming to an end, I know you hate to hear it, but I have a few other stories in mind that I am anxious to begin working on. I think we have two chapters left in this one.

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