Time frame: Years after "From Dead to Worse"

This is a companion piece following "Family", "Bowling for Vampires" and "Leather Underwear" Please read the end of Family or you will be extremely confused.

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: Once again I would like to start by thanking everyone for reading my stories, especially the naughty bits. I'm not very adept at writing smut, but I felt inspired by EricDreamer who by far is the goddess of ESN- at least to me.

A shout out to BonnieOne who shares my love in all things Mel Brooks and Billsbedroom who has fueled my interest in the naughty side of Stephen Moyer.

This is a short chapter but I'll redeem myself in the next. Sorry for the cliffy- honestly, I don't plan it that way- really.

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Chapter 2

I woke to see Pam's face hovering over mine as my head rested on her lap. I was in a daze. Her lips were moving and I could almost grasp what she was saying as she brushed the hair from my brow. All I could hear was a buzzing noise. I reached up to touch her hair absently. Then I heard a whoosh and suddenly I was back to reality.

"Ally can you hear me? Ally..." I sat up and rubbed the side of my head.

"I'm fine. What happened?"

"You suddenly lost consciousness. Are you ill?" she was eying me critically.

"No, I'm fine Pam, really. I thought I saw...no really I'm okay, I think I just need some fresh air."

She nodded. I put my hand on her shoulder for leverage and stood up. I smiled at her and slowly walked towards the employee's entrance. When I got outside, I took a deep cleansing breath and closed my eyes.

I felt arms wrap around me like a warm blanket as someone pulled me into his embrace. The scent, the feel was all too familiar.

Cole.

I started to shake again.

"Ally? Are you all right? I was so worried..."

I stumbled backwards, my voice caught in my throat, my eyes wide. Cole's brows furrowed in confusion.

"Ally, is something wrong? You look scared. Is someone trying to hurt you?"

I gave him a slight nod and just kept on staring at him. He looked at me for a long moment. Eventually, his eyes widened as comprehension seeped in.

"Me? You're scared of me?" He took a step towards me, slowly, his hands in front of him in a gesture of surrender.

"Honey, it's Cole. Don't you remember me? We grew up together. You and me- two peas in a pod- remember?"

He looked as handsome as ever. His dark hair complimenting his slightly tanned skin. He was wearing a crisp white button down and deep blue jeans that was snug in all the right places. His blue eyes were sparkling like sunlight on the ocean and his lips curved up in that sweet soft smile he reserved only for me.

I blinked. Slowly I began to realize. This is not the cruel man who hurt me. That man was in another place, another time. That man was dead, killed by my own hands. This is the old Cole. My Cole. The one that loved me...

"Cole?"

A rush of relief flooded his face as he pulled me back into his arms.

"You remember. Oh Ally, I've been looking all over for you." he murmured in my ear.

Letting me go, he asked. "Where have you been? I woke up and you were gone."

"Here. I've been here." was all I could say. My mind was reeling. How could this be happening?

"Well I know you've been here, silly. I mean, how did you get here? Did someone put a spell on you or something?"

"No. I came here to start my life..."

"Start your life? Without me? Ally, you aren't making any sense."

"Ally, I called Bill and told him you had fainted. He should be here shortly." said Clancy. He was leaning against the door. How long had he been standing there I wondered. He stood there giving Cole a menacing glare.

Cole looked at Clancy then back at me. "Is he your bodyguard?" he asked looking slightly amused.

"No, Clancy is my friend. We work together." I tried to smile reassuringly.

"Well, okay." he smiled again and pulled me back into his arms. I awkwardly responded by patting him on his back. I could feel his body humming with contentment.

"I saw you perform last night. You were wonderful." he beamed. Then he looked at Clancy and added "You were both great." Clancy snorted.

"Thanks Cole. It was sort of a one time thing. It was fun though."

"Why one time? You looked like you enjoyed it. I would love to hear you perform again, although I would be lying if I didn't admit that I had enjoyed my status as your only audience." he said caressing my cheek.

Clancy was growling.

Ignoring the growl and still smiling, he asked "Who's Bill?"

"I am." said a cool voice.

Oh Shit!

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