"What do we do, it would be a waste of time to call the police because they would just sit on their hands like they did the last time Jason went missing." I was so caught off guard by this situation that I couldn't think clearly.

"I could turn into a bloodhound and see if there are any scents I can pick up." Offered Sam.

I just nodded as Sam excused himself to Jason's trashed bedroom to change.

"We can check the woods out behind the house to see if there is any evidence of what happened." Calvin said as he and Tanya walked out the front door.

Sam came back in dog form and began to work his way around the rooms and through the debris keeping his nose to the ground looking like he was concentrating, well as much as a dog could look like it was concentrating that it. I didn't know what to do I was just left standing in the middle of the room, my mind reeling.

'Well what do I know?' I thought to myself.

I know that Jason was not taken by a crazy jealous were-panther a bitten to the point that would cause him to change into one for the rest of his life because that had happened already. I know that the fairies did not take him because they were all gone, well except for perhaps Dermot but he liked Jason. As much as I hated the fairies right now I don't think they have anything to do with this.

That's all I knew for sure. But I would love to think that it wasn't possible that vampires didn't have a hand in this I knew better than to assume since they play such a large part in my life nowadays, but I don't think any vampire would have a reason to take my brother. Everything in my life some how boils down to them.

I looked around the room again and my heart sank to my toes as I had a sickening thought. I ran over to Jason's gun locker and tried to open it. It was locked which made me feel a bit better but I looked around for key anyway. When I found it Calvin and Tanya had returned and were standing behind me. They must have known what I was thinking because they did not speak.

My hands shook as I tried to open the door.

"Oh, thank God!" I said with a sob. My heart thudded with relief when I saw that all of our father's gun's along with Jason's were in the case looking like they hadn't been touched in a while.

I didn't think that my brother would actually kill himself, but I have learned to expect the unexpected over the past few years.

I plopped down on the over turned couch and looked up at the people around me. Apparently Sam had turned back into Sam during my search for the key. I looked at them expectantly waiting for them to tell me what they found out. We all just stared at each other for what felt like forever until I raised an eyebrow to tell them to start talking.

Tanya piped up first. "We followed a slight trail of blood into the woods, but the rain that we had recently washed most of it away, but it doesn't look like whoever's blood it is lost enough for it to kill them." She gave me a slight smile in an attempt to reassure me. I never thought that Tanya and I would get over out issues for long enough to have such a moment, but for now I am glad we had and I was happy she was here.

Sam spoke up next. "Not all of the blood is Jason's, he didn't leave here without a fight. But I picked up a few odd scents, there was the old scent of vampire, could have been about a month or so old. There is also a hint of fairy that is lingering around and its more recent in some areas then in others, but I must be mistaken because they are all gone. There was a very fresh scent of demon, there were about three of them. I couldn't tell what kind of demons they were but they were here about two days ago."

"I can't believe that my brother has been gone for two whole days and I had no clue. And if a vampire was here then he must have been glamoured into letting them in because I can't think of a vampire that he would willingly let into his home. If he was glamoured who knows what other information they got out of him."

I put my head in my hands trying to wrap my head around the situation and figure out what to do next when I felt a distinct feeling of calm. I hadn't realized that it was dark already. I walked to the front door to see Eric standing there looking perplexed, the fact that he could not enter the house was a great relief since it meant that my brother was still alive.

I threw my arms around him and cried my heart out I didn't know what else to do. I don't cry often but when I do I make a good show of it and usually ended up ruining one of Eric's shirt which I was well on my way to doing right now.

"Lover what is the matter, why weren't you home when I woke."

I could practically feel the death stare that I knew Sam was giving us burn a whole into the back of my head but I couldn't bring myself to care at the moment.

"Shifter what is going on here?"

Sam hesitated a bit before telling him everything that we knew so far which wasn't much. I could feel Eric's surprise through the bond at finding out that there might have been a fairy in Jason's house, but unfortunately finding out that a vampire had been here garnered no such reaction.

I forced myself to look up at him. "Why aren't you surprised to find out that a vampire had been here?"

"It was only a matter of time before someone who knew of your gift would seek out your family to see if any of them posses the same gift."

My mind automatically went to Hunter and I realized that the only chance he has at having a somewhat normal life was for me to stay away from him. But if I do growing up will be hard for him and he might be found eventually. I all of a sudden felt like I was a danger to anyone I came into contact with. I have brought my friends and family so much pain already just because they are associated with me and I am associated with vampires. I thought of Gran who was killed because someone who didn't like the fact that I was friends with Bill wanted to kill me but found her instead. I thought of Sam being shot by a vampire who was sent to kill me to get back at Eric. And poor Tray was murdered trying to protect me. I'm a cancer, I thought.

Willing the bad thoughts away I found my voice again "What do I do now?" I asked to no one in particular but Eric of course took control of the situation.

"Call your Were friend and see if hand send some trackers out here to see at least in what direction they took your brother. I'll call Mr. Cataliades and see if he has heard any rumblings in the demon world that might be helpful. I think you should stay home from work until we find out what is going on here because whoever has your brother may want you as well."

"Who put you in charge?" Sam practically barked from behind me, I was thinking the same thing but now was not the time and I told him so.

I looked back to Eric and said, "Okay" for the first time ever Eric had a look of surprise on his face he must has expected me to fight him on this but I told myself that I would listen to him and trust him from now on since it didn't turn out to well the last time I didn't.

I took a moment to gather myself, I needed to calm down, clear my head, and try and find my brother. I turned to Calvin and Tanya. "Thank you guys foe coming and helping me try and find Jason."

"Any time Sookie he is one of ours and we will do all we can to get him back." Calvin said before kissing me gently on the cheek. Although I have told him that we would never happened he always remained sweet on me. Tanya gave me a quick hug before they walked to Calvin's car.

"Keep us posted on what you find, you have the pack's complete support."

I watched as pulled away from the house before turning to Sam. "Thanks Sam for helping me out, I need to get m purse out of your car so I can call Alcide." He looked as if there was something he wanted to say but I gave a look as if to say 'not now or I might have to slap you' to let him know that this wasn't the right time.

We walked over to his car leaving Eric to call Mr. Cataliades. Although he was on the phone I could feel Eric's eyes on us as me made the short journey but I didn't have the strength to care. I got my purse and went to walk away but Sam grabbed my arm to stop.

"Cher, you know I'm here for you if you need me right?" He sounded defeated for some reason but my brain was on over load and I didn't have the capacity to try and figure it out.

"I know Sam, thank you for all of your help today."

I turned to walk away again not realizing that Sam never released my arm until he tightened his grip on it.

"Please don't go with him." Sam pleaded.

"What, Why?" I was so caught of guard by that, why does he want to have this conversation now?

"He's no good for you Sookie don't you see that? What hold does he have over you that makes you go back to him after all he's done?"

"Your being ridiculous Sam, and what exactly has he done, hmm? Protect me, take bullets for me, and care for me. You mean those things? You know nothing about him but you still you hate him, and for no good reason. Let me go Sam." And I meant that in more than one way. It is past the time for Sam to let me go and move on.

"Yes Shifter, release my bonded, now." Eric growled from my side, I was so focused on Sam I didn't even notice him until he spoke.

"Yes Sam, please, let me go." I tried to beg him with my eyes. I was scared of what this all meant for our friendship, I hope we can make it back from this but I'm not sure we can.

Sam finally let go of my arm after Eric let out a menacing growl. He turned away slowly and got into his car. I had the distinct feeling that I had lost my dear friend at that moment but I was on such emotional overload that I didn't have the space to feel it or accept it.

I turned to Eric who was staring after Sam's car. "Please, take me away from this." Was all I could manage to say before sagging into his chest; the weight of my day catching up to me. I closed my eyes wishing it all away.

A/N: This will be my last update until after finals; I have three papers due in a week that I haven't started yet. So wish me luck and you'll be hearing from me soon.

Also let me know if you would be interested in a chapter or section from Jason's point of view.