A/N: I know this is short, but thought I'd put it up anyway, more later. Promise, ideas would be lovely. J
"I vote mansion."
"You would." Tommy half snorted, half laughed.
"Well graves are just so cramped, I'd like to be able to breathe and stretch out."
Tommy nodded and the two decided that once Merton got settled, that they would go through what they knew about vampires and see what worked on Merton. Merton made sure to fill Tommy in on what didn't work and the guys debated on if they should try the church, holy objects and holy water.
"Well as long as we're out…" Merton headed toward the church.
As they neared it Tommy asked if Merton was feeling strange.
Merton shook his head. "Slight tingle but it's not too bad."
Merton put a hand on the door handle and pulled the door open, stepping in.
"Well I haven't burst into flames; that's a good sign."
The door was shut behind them and they went over to the bowl of holy watch. Both stared at it just a little nervous.
"Well?" Tommy asked.
"Here goes." Merton carefully dipped a paper towel into the water and dripped a bit on his right hand. Nothing happened. No sizzle, no pop, no skin flaying off, nothing. Merton wiped off his hand and grinned. They moved toward the crucifix up front and his eyes narrowed. "Think this might hurt."
"One way to find out."
Merton tentively reached out and brushed a finger against the cross.
Merton shrieked like a girl and recoiled in pain, cradling his hand. After calming down, Tommy gently pulled Merton's hand away and inspected his hand. There was a burn mark on the index finger and it was blistered, but other then that Merton was okay. Tommy gently kissed the burn. "Better?"
"A little bit."
Tommy decided that experiments could wait and they began looking for a place for Merton again.
