Time frame: Years after "From Dead to Worse"

Disclaimer: I don't have any claim on any characters in the Sookie Universe. Please don't sue me. The other characters are my own creation and just wanted to play with them for a while.

A/N: I am thrilled to see that so many people like my stories. I really like writing them.

There is a reason why Clancy is featured so heavily. He will play an important role in future stories involving Ally. I also want to assure you that Clancy is not a romantic interest for our little Asian beauty. I always liked his grouchy, mischievous nature being married to a man who exhibits those qualities in spades.

The timeline in Family has been disrupted. This leaves a whole boat load of unresolved issues that were originally neatly explained- just preparing you...

Now on with the show!

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"Fabulous, just fabulous!" Miles gasped admiringly, teetering on the brink of swooning.

It was the night of their performance. Fangtasia was buzzing with excitement. The men were excited as well despite the constant primping and prodding of this effeminate equivalent of a Nazi battalion leader- wearing pink seersucker pants and "Happy" perfume.

"Do you think the girls will enjoy the show?" asked Sam nervously. Eric snorted.

"They will be overwhelmed with want and lust. They will have to fight their urges to take us right there on the stage." He shrugged his massive shoulders. "Nothing that I am not already used to. A new response for you two perhaps." Then grinning, "You might even get lucky, shifter." Sam grunted irritably.

"I look forward to seeing the ladies perform." Bill said in his usual manner.

"Yes, as do I. The vision of my bride in leather is quite appealing..."said Eric with a fangy leer.

Sam rolled his eyes.

Miles sashayed back into the room. They hadn't even seen him leave.

"The girls are already on the stage. There will be a 15 minute intermission and then you will start."

The men made to exit so that they could catch the show.

Before they were out the door Miles shouted outside the door. "Now remember, this is your Moment! Shine my little fireflies!" How inspirational.

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Clancy was sitting outside the girl's dressing room making sure that no one would disturb them while they readied themselves. He felt strangely apprehensive. It was an unusual feeling to be sure considering that he never felt that way about doing anything. He didn't understand where these emotions would come from. He was prepared. He knew his part frontwards and backwards.

He straightened up as Pam, Sookie and Ally walked out the door. Ally smiled brightly at him as she approached. "You look so hot, Clancy." she said giving him a hug. He returned the embrace and patted her back. She chuckled and pulled away. "Butterflies?" she asked.

"Butterflies?" He had the image of flying insects ravaging the staff of Fangtasia like locusts, leaving them screaming and bloody. It sounded like fun. Probably not what she was asking though. She didn't seem like the type that would enjoy such things. Pity.

"Are you nervous?"

"No." he replied stiffly. She smiled again and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. Sookie giggled and Pam was smirking at him again. Just great.

"You'll be awesome, Clancy. Now let's go knock 'em dead." He couldn't help but smile at her and held out his elbow and she took it as he escorted them behind the sheer curtain.

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Ally was gyrating around the stage singing. There were two blondes accompanying her and a very menacing vampire male as well. She was as beautiful as ever. He had forgotten how much he missed her voice.

When it was over, he stood along with the others and clapped. Stepping over to the bar, he ordered a beer.

He felt compelled to come the moment he received the cheesy flyer. Now he knew why. He could always sense where she was. She was his life, his treasure.

Where had she been all of this time? It was so confusing. He felt like the answer was just out of reach. He also had the sinking feeling that he would not like the answer once he found it. No matter. She was here and he was here. He can wait.

Throwing a twenty on the bar, Cole Flint walked out of Fangtasia.

Tomorrow he will go see her.

And everything will be as it was...

The End

Not the raucous ending I had planned but I was already plotting the next story...Hope you'll keep reading.