Over the next few weeks Kaeson was trying to focus and just take one day at a time. Sam usually let her go an hour early on night shifts, and she would see Eric or catch up on her sleep. Sam also tried to cut back on her pulling double shifts, although she had told him that she did not mind working the shifts. On the weekends she was helping Jason and Sookie with their houses. They had recently repainted Jason's living room and were starting to redo the kitchen.
"Sookie thinks I need to put in new floors." Jason said as he sat on the couch next to Kaeson.
"It might be a good investment, maybe not it right away but eventually." Kaeson replied as she looked back into the kitchen and took a drink of tea.
"Thanks for helping me." Jason said glancing over at Kaeson.
"It's no problem." She replied turning to him and smiling.
"I just feel kind of bad since it's your one day off this week." Jason said as he walked back into the kitchen.
"No big deal, I didn't have anything going on today anyway." She replied laughing and stretching out on the couch.
"The color looks better than what I thought. I was kind of scared when you showed me." Jason said looking around the kitchen.
"I told you to trust me on it." She replied giggling.
They had painted the kitchen a medium blue with steel grey trim and a mirrored back splash.
"So, how are you and Eric?" Jason asked walking back into the living room and sitting in a chair across from Kaeson.
Kaeson sighed and replied, "Good, I guess a little complicated I suppose."
"He hasn't claimed you as his."
"No, I'm not sure that he will."
"If he doesn't it's his loss." Jason said offering a supportive smile.
"Thanks, Jason." Kaeson replied returning the smile.
Jason was about to say something when Kaeson's phone went off. She looked at the caller ID when she picked it up; Sam's name was displayed on the screen. She gave Jason an apologetic smile as she answered it.
"Hello?"
"Kaeson, it's Sam. I was wondering if you could come in for a bit, personal reasons not work related."
"Yeah, I guess I could. You want me to come in now?"
"If you could that would be good."
"Alright, see you in a bit."
"See ya Kaeson."
Kaeson closed her phone and looked over at Jason.
"Work?" He asked.
"Sam wants me to come in for a few." Kaeson replied as she let out a sigh.
"Well, better get going. Thanks for helping out, it wouldn't have looked as good if you didn't help." He said standing up.
"No problem Jason, it was fun actually. It's been awhile since I've chose schemes and painted." She said standing and walking to the door.
Jason followed her to the door and opened it.
"Thanks and good luck with Eric." He said smiling.
Kaeson stopped and turned to him as she replied, "Thanks, Jason."
She walked out to her car and waved at him before she got in. She drove to Merlotte's trying to think of what Sam wanted to talk to her about. She parked in back and before she was able to enter through the employee's entrance, Sam called to her from his front porch. She walked over to Sam.
"You needed to talk to me?" She asked propping herself against the rail.
"Yes, don't sound so enthused." Sam replied laughing.
Kaeson just looked at him, waiting patiently.
"Want something to drink?" Sam asked as he turned toward her.
Kaeson looked down at her watch, which read six o'clock. "Sure, Jack and coke would be awesome. It's been a really long week."
Sam looked at her in disbelief, "You're actually going to drink?"
Kaeson laughed, "Like I said, it's been a long week."
"Alright then, go ahead and come in." Sam replied smiling and opening the door.
Kaeson walked in and Sam followed behind her. The house was small, but had a comfy feel to it. She sat on the couch as Sam went to the kitchen to get the drinks. He returned shortly with a bottle of Jack and two cokes.
"I didn't know how strong you like it, so I'll let you do it." He said as he sat down on the couch next to her.
"No, you're a bartender and a bar owner, you've got to fix the drink." Kaeson said laughing.
"Alright, but if you get drunk it's not my fault." He said smiling and winking.
"Sam Merlotte, if I didn't know better I'd say you planned on getting me drunk."