I almost regretted the car I chose to drive out of Eric's collection. HECK! I didn't even know which car the bloody key I randomly selected belonged too. This one is faster than the other one I used before. I'm not sure I like it that much...

So when I sped into Merlotte's parking lot as close to the front doors as I could get. I was surprised to see Detective Andy Belfeur and my boss come running out. There jaw's dropped, and Andy put his gun away, when the dust of the parking lot had settled.

The doors to the Buggati turned up skywards, and when lill old me stepped out in my Merlotte's uniform. They're brains even went silent! I leaned over to grab my bag from the passenger seat and slammed the door shut down. I saw them both wince, as they approached me.

"Where the fuck did you get that car from Stackhouse? I should arrest you for the way you just treated that beautiful piece of machinery!" I saw Sam's eyes narrow when I winced at being referred to as a Stackhouse.

"Don't even start Andy. I'm in no mood to deal with bull-crap this evening. Sam you are lucky I could even get in and don't you even start! You know where I've been, and you know some of what's going on. I just want some form of normallacy tonight, and I've had no one interfere, saying I can't come in. So please move out of my way, so I can get on with my shift."

"I wasn't going to say anything Sookie." He paused. "We just heard skidding and a loud noise, so we came out to investigate. I was informed yesterday by our friend that you wouldn't be in yesterday evening. I know theres more going on that meets the eyes, and when you are ready, you can tell me. People are starting to gossip though, so I had already planned to warn you as soon as I saw you."

"Why? What would they have to gossip about?" I ask, closing my eyes, leaning my head back.

"Jasons been in, talking about how you've moved out of home after a falling out with Mrs Stackhouse and neither of them can find you or reach you. She want's you home." Andy tells me, with suspicion.

"Has he now?" I fold my arms over my chest, and leaned back against the horrifying car. Completely ignoring the last bit Andy said. Like fuck that'll ever happen! I still haven't looked through the box of my history that she kept hidden all these years, which apparently would have helped me understand well me... to put it simply.

"I told you it's private family shit Andy." Sam said, glaring at the detective.

"Listene Stackhouse. I don't know, neither do I care what's going on. But IF I find out you've stolen that car, it'll be the best fucking thing to ever happen in my life, to have a Stackhouse behind bars, even if it is the wrong one. Now I know the parking lot hasn't blown up, I'm going back inside and I'll tell your brother to shut the fuck up and stop spreading unwelcome rumours that aren't true. He causes enough shit on his own, I don't need two Stackhouse's giving me a headache."

"Hang on one darn minuet. I've never done anything wrong in my entire life you asshole. I haven't stolen it at all. The owner, is who I'm currently staying with. We are all going through our own private struggles Andy. My whole life's been tipped upside down lately. I'm not even sure WHY I'm telling you this. But for some damn reason it feels right, all though I'm not aloud to reveal too much. Just know that I will NOT be returning to that woman's house and I currently reside in Shreveport and do stop calling me a Stackhouse. And if that information get's out, I'll know who's to blame. Now can I get on with my job? Arlene is already in a pissy with me, I don't want to deal with more shit. I came here for some normalcy and familiarity, to feel normal, and still do my job, I currently still have.."

"Why should I stop calling you a Stackhouse? Your name's Sookie Stackhouse is it not?" I groaned and new I'd landed myself in that one.

"Drop it Andy! Sookie go inside." And that's exactly what I did. I found myself really missing Eric! I kept thinking about our kiss and intimacy. I found myself wanting more of him. I literally had to force myself not to turn around and go back to Shreveport and hunt Eric's hiding place down in his house.

As I entered I ignored everyone and went straight to Sam's office, to sort my stuff out in my locker and what not before I started my shift. I then went into my section and got on with my job. I must of shown how pissed off I was because people didn't question me one bit, I was too whatever! I didn't even really know how I felt. I new Tara was keeping a close eye on me, and tried grabbing my attention a few times. It wasn't until the doors of Merlotte's literally banged open that my world seemed to calm. I new instantly why and still continued to take orders, I completely ignored Jason and his failed attempts at winning my attentions. I felt a strong arm around my waist and lips at my ear.

"Where's the key?" My lips twitched in amusement.

"I lost it?"

"I smell bullshit."

"Sam's office, my locker. I didn't scratch it!"

"I checked, Pamela will be jealous."

"You should hide them better in the future then."

"As you said in your note."

"NORTHMAN! STOP distracting my waitress. I need a word with you in my office." Sam's voice interrupted our moment sounding annoyed. Eric turned my face to his and kissed me on the lips in front of everyone. You could hear a pin drop it's dead silent.

"Now." I felt Eric tense. I think Sam must have forgotten who Eric is. Some kind of Sheriff?

Uh-oh.

"Merlotte! I think you and I need to have words..." His tone icy as he walked off with an air of confidence and anger, to where Sam stood near the hall way to his office. I walked over to the bar where even Lala, Tara's cousin had come out from the kitchens to see what is going on.

"Hooker, where did you find that fine-ass of a man? Lala needs to know!"

"What the fuck's going on Sook?" Tara asked me.

"About time you showed up, you've done fuck all recently. I'm having to pick up after you. I've got kids and a partner you know. Don't be so selfish."

I closed my eyes.

"Fuck off Arlene. You've got no room to talk!" Tara snapped at her.

Wonderful.

I think Fan-fiction is working again.

Hope everyone has a fab weekend :)