The Visions Chapter 36

Eric sped them towards his condo still buzzing with the excitement of having his maker actually, physically beside him. Eric could not help himself for checking often to ensure that Godric was still seated next to him. He caught Godric smirking at him a few times but overall he felt joy from his maker.

"I will have my day man pick up clothing for you tomorrow" Eric announced.

"Send a tailor instead. I would prefer to continue to dress in my tunics and they have become increasingly hard to find".

Eric nodded but inwardly felt slight distress as this would make it more difficult for Godric to blend in.

"Do not worry my child" Godric began. "I do not plan to leave your home for the near future".

Eric relaxed slightly. "How will we explain that you are back when the time is right?"

"I will explain nothing. It just is" Godric replied.

"I do not believe that will be acceptable to most, especially not Nora".

"I do not have an explanation so it will have to suffice".

Eric retreated into his thoughts agreeing mentally that his maker was right. How could they possibly explain his meeting the sun and then suddenly returning? Of course the only people who really knew what happened were himself, Nora and Sookie. And really, only Sookie witnessed the act. It could be argued that Godric was old enough to completely sever his bond with Nora and himself. Had he not been visited by Godric's spirit all this time he would have seriously questioned if Godric had truly met the sun to begin with or just went away for a prolonged absence.

Eric was surprised when he found himself outside the garage gates. He had driven on autopilot the majority of the way not concentrating on the road at all. They were fortunate that they arrived with the vehicle unscathed.

Godric followed Eric wordlessly through the secured garage entrance and up the private elevator into the condo.

"Kara should be home soon" Eric said as he led them into his bedroom.

"It smells of her in here" Godric noted in amusement. "I do not believe she will be comfortable with me staying with you".

"I think you will be surprised" Eric replied as he reached to embrace Godric once more. Godric returned the embrace and Eric kissed the top of the shorter man's head. When Godric looked up at him he seized his face and kissed him passionately on the lips.

Godric pulled back and shook his head. "Eric, I would prefer to live chastely in this life".

Eric was startled by his maker's statement. "why would you ever chose that?"

"I do not think I can explain it other than it feels like a compulsion".

"So you are going to live like a monk?" Eric said with disdain.

"For now yes and I hope you can respect my wishes" Godric replied firmly.

Eric pulled further away and nodded. He did not want to cause friction now when his maker was just returned to him.

"What ever you wish master" Eric said in submission. "So you want to stay with Kara and I but not partake?"

"That is exactly what I am saying".

Before Eric could delve further in his thoughts about the absurdity of the statement he felt Pam and Kara nearing through the bond.

"The girls are on their way up" Eric said as he rose.

Godric followed him into the main living room and they sat down on the same couch facing the entry way. Pam knew the codes and did not need to be buzzed in so Eric waited patiently for them to arrive.

When Pam opened the door, Kara rushed past her and quickly entered the room.

"Godric!" she exclaimed before throwing herself into his arms.

Eric felt warmed by watching his maker embrace his soon to be child. He could feel Kara's excitement through their connection and her happiness. Pam was standing motionless observing the scene arms still laden with large garment and shopping bags.

"Come Pam" Eric began. "Meet Godric, my maker".

Pam approached cautiously and Godric ended his embrace with Kara to watch his prodigy's child. A smile broke out across his face and he quickly wrapped Pam in an embrace.

Eric chuckled as he watch Pam stiffen with the unfamiliar greeting.

"It is my pleasure to finally meet you Pamela" Godric finally said.

Pam remembered herself and fell to her knees in front of her sire's maker.

"Rise child" Godric commanded. "There is no need for any of you to prostrate yourselves to me".

Pam rose gracefully and nodded.

Eric noted that Kara was still beaming with joy and he moved to her side and put his arm around her shoulder. She looked up at him with a bright smile.

"How was shopping?"

"Well we found dresses and then some" Kara replied hesitantly. "Pam refused to let me pay though so you'll need to let me know how much I owe you".

"We will discuss it later" Eric whispered into her hair.

Eric gazed down as Kara nodded and then glanced at Godric. He was watching their exchange and smiling.

"I'm going to head home" Pam announced as she quickly slipped out of the condo.

Eric allowed Kara to lead him by the hand closer to Godric.

"I can't explain it but I feel so wonderful being with the two of you" Kara said quietly.

"You do not need to explain it my beauty, I feel it too. Come, let us settle in as the dawn will be breaking soon".

Kara broke off from him to retreat into her bathroom to take care of her human needs but quickly rejoined them in Eric's bedroom.

"You do not mind if I rest here with you and Eric?" Godric asked.

"I want to be with you both" Kara insisted and Eric once again sent up a silent thanks.

Eric found him nestled in his large bed spooning Kara with his arm draped around her and resting on Godric's hip. All felt right with the world as Eric succumbed to his day rest.