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Eric's POV

I rubbed my eyes unsure what to think. I could feel in our bond Godric was worried about my reaction and rightly so. I was sure of one thing, without Sookie I would've met the sun after Dallas without her in my life.

I also wondered how Godric felt about turning me without being called. A part of me felt unworthy to be his child without it, I knew it was irrational but I still felt it.

Godric took me face in his hands,

"Just because I didn't hear a Maker's call for you Eric didn't make you inferior in any way. The same pull I had towards you I feel the same towards Sookie. I've only felt this way twice in three thousand years; it can mean only one thing; that you're both my Fated Children."

"I love you Eric, The fact that I've never released you shows how deeply I'm devoted to you. You're my greatest achievement in this life; never doubt it for a minute."

I felt blood dripping down my cheek,

"I believe you Master, but what of your feelings for Sookie? If you wish to pursue Sookie I'll stand aside." The words felt like acid. "However I hope we can compromise, in some way."

I wasn't enough to keep Godric from falling into depression someday, Dallas could happen again. I knew that if Godric had known Sookie in Dallas he wouldn't have met the sun. She met him too late to make a different the first time. We were all meant to find each other.

After a moment Godric's smiled at me,

"Sookie might be my future child, she might be a Fated Mate or both I don't know, time with tell, but I'll NEVER take her away from you. I insist you carry on your courtship. We will find a solution, trust me in this Eric. We can work this out."

I looked at him nervously.

"Thank you Master, sometimes I forget just how selfless your love for me has always been. There is something you should know. I didn't know how to talk to you about it, Sookie is my Fated Mate, I got the call in the hospital. "

Godric looked at me in sadness and pity,

"No wonder you've been mentally conflicted lately. Everything makes sense now. Eric you have received a rare gift, I would never ask you to give it up, we will work this out my son."

"The future is an unwritten page Eric, only one thing is certain, Sookie's apart of our lives, she's devoted to you. I don't think you'll need to work hard to gain her attention."

"Its's up to Sookie if she wants you or both of us. However considering my unique sexual tastes that's a conversation for a later date. For now Eric we'll focus on getting to know her. Don't forget to invite her to the senator's party tomorrow. Bring her a security pass after work."

I chuckled at the situation we stumbled into,

"I don't even know where to begin. Almost 5,000 years between us and we're clueless about modern courtship techniques. I think the last time anyone in my family went courting; a goat was a required offering. "

Godric pulled back an impish look covered his face,

"We have to be careful Eric about how we woo her, and don't take her downstairs. We'll stick to standard foreplay. Besides you're a far sturdier subject for my unique attentions and creative mind. I don't want to scare the poor thing into a heart attack."

I chuckled as Godric's eyes took on a hungry look,

"Godric well someone's mood improved. Who knows, Sookie might surprise you. I'll leave you to bring it up; you're far more tactful and less likely to end up with a slap for suggesting it."

Godric shook his head a wistful look on his face, "Do you really think she'd be open to my unusual sexual tastes next year? You have to admit it would be an interesting conversation. "

My mind raced with all the different possibilities,

"Maybe we should take measurements and a few sketches downstairs. Do we need newer gymnastic beams? Also she is a shorter than me and slimmer; maybe get a second trampoline, and updated adjustable water jets in the pool."

Godric glared at me reproachfully,

"Slow down, the last time you tried to bring a girl home she panicked and hid in a tree all night. You should've told her what goes on down there instead of bringing her home unprepared. She was human Eric; they're less open to new things."

Technically it wasn't me then, but I decided to apologize anyway,

"Sorry Master just taking a trip down memory lane. I'm excited about all the things we can try with Sookie. If we need to adjust the cables and beams we'll bring in a construction crew."

Godric held up his hands,

"Ok but this time Eric don't use any crews we know. I spent more time hiding parts of our house then sleeping that day, I ended up with the bleeds. "

I felt like a kid in a candy store, just thinking about Sookie in the lower levels of the complex. I was stunned when I went down there a few days ago. We had a setup like this in the last timeline in Godric's Dallas home, but it was nothing like what I found here.

I had hoped Godric's tastes were the same in this time period. Thankfully I wasn't disappointed when I saw the expanded renovations. If anything Godric appetites were even more intricate. I had a smaller version of his set up in Fangtasia, but it didn't come close to this one.

I grinned suggestively toward the locked door to the lower levels.

"It would be interesting to add a third person Godric, so many possibilities. Sookie being part human and Fae makes our Succubus Hover Board a new prop with her presence. "

Godric started to look excited the more we talk about our future plans, "BTW in Fangtasia do you still have that hook and chains in the basement. That setup was pretty tame for you."

I smiled in return, my joy was contagious,

"Of course I do, it has sentimental value, and I've spent too many years hanging there myself not to enjoy giving someone the experience. Girls always beg for a second helping; however I respect Sookie so I'll only feed from blood bags. Chained up dinner is off the menu."

Godric paused for a moment,

"I have a solution; I'll keep my attentions on Sookie platonic for now. It'll give you time to pursue her properly. In time we can explore what she is to me."

I felt strangely content, I should be Jealous, "Our kind is possessive, however sharing with you doesn't feel uncomfortable. For now we'll keep our plans to ourselves. Her brother's in the Special Forces, I rather not end up behind a stake."

Godric shook his head at the strangeness of it all,

"Thank goodness nobody knows about this conversation but you and me. If anyone knew what I enjoy behind closed doors they'd use my Nobel Prize for scrap medal. However everyone needs a hobby, mine is a little more sensually inventive than most."

I gave Godric a playful shove as his eyes danced,

"I still find it odd that I'm the one with the bad reputation when it comes to sexual antics but everything I learned was from your adorably twisted Gallic mind. Not that I minded, you intruded me to pleasures I never knew in my human life."

Godric smirked, "When I told you I'd teach you everything I know I didn't just mean the best way to sneak into an enemy's camp. We are vampires after all; I'm just more discrete in my activity. That's why I'm not on TMZ's main web page next to your picture."

Rolling my eyes I shrugged,

"That picture was taken a month ago, and they used a long lens to film and I don't remember it, "Which was true because I wasn't in this timeline yet."Besides those days are over, the only girl who has my attention is Sookie."

Godric passed me his Ipad,

"Speaking of Sookie, here is a list of the things she had on her Faebook Supe page as her favorite foods. Make sure they're at her party. I listed her favorite bands as well; find out if you can get any reasonably priced. Other than that I'll leave the organizing of the birthday party to you and our Day Man, make sure to give him a call."

I nodded, relieved I'd found a legitimate reason to meet the man. For the past two weeks Godric's Day Man moved around the house like a ghost. Mr. Rollin's was efficient and never failed to meet all requests. Eric liked his staff discreet, but this was ridiculous.

"I'll leave Mr. Rollin's a note to meet me when I rise. As for her party, all of my suppliers will be on time and on budget. They know the price of failing me and they'd rather stay on my good side if they want my business. The party will succeed as planned in three days."

Laughing Godric patted my shoulder,

"Calm down Eric, you're preparing Sookie's 18th birthday party not the Battle of Britain, have fun with this task. If you need my help just ask. Just don't forget to have decent security; her safety is more important than having enough cold Sprite."

"Yes Godric," I said making plans for what suppliers to use. When my phone alarm sounded I knew it was time to go before. We had a lot of meetings scheduled regarding Sebastian.

Godric gave me a hug before we left for the evening. We had a lot to do and not a lot of nightfall left to do it in.