a/n: I don't own any of Ms Harris' characters I'm just having fun here. On a further note, I feel I need say I am an Eric fan but I'm also a Quinn fan.

I woke up at 7am to someone knocking on my door. I was still in sweat pants and a tee. I just couldn't bring myself to care. So, I just opened the door.

"Quinn, I know you said early, but this is crazy." I yawned out.

"Quinn huh. Oh sweetie are you cheating on me." My visitor giggled out.

"Oh Tristan. I'm sorry I forgot about training with the boys today." I said jumping back.

Amelia pick that moment to trot down the stairs. "Oh please tell me that you're not joking. That way I can call Pam tonight and dish."

I was in shock, but Tristan managed to speak between giggles. "You must be the Amelia Sookie's told me so much about. I'm glad you're back. To answer your question no, while I love to make her blush I prefer the opposite sex."

Tristan is a bit of an anomaly.(word of the day calender again.) She's not much taller than me about 5'7". She's built kind of like me. You know the more than ample top half, a small waist and wide hips. That nice hourglass figure. Her hair is sandy brown. Sounds pretty normal right? Well thats not the half of it. She's got those stretched ears, and a big hoop through her lip. The first thing that comes to mind is fangbanger right, but thats not true. I took her to Fangtasia once, it was hilarious. Pam liked her right away, she brushed Pam off by saying and I quote "Sorry sweetie the only thing I want piercing me is surgical steal. Besides whats the point if there's no ink or metal stud after." Pam was shocked. I was rolling. Now Pam calls me just about every night asking about her.

"Damn , I would have gotten a few laughs, so would Pam." Amelia looked dejected.

"Oh, I bet she would. Sook do you have something to do today we could always reschedule." Goodness she's so nice. I hate to do what I'm about to.

"Actually, I do have something to do today. Would you mind taking Hyde with you? My ex is coming over and I don't know how he'll react." I really hope she says yes.

"Well..." I hate to beg.

"Please I'll make it up to you." I pleaded with her

"Of course. I'm just screwing with you. I've got an Idea."

She looks down the hall and yells, "Hey Amelia would you like to join me? With you back you're going to need to learn how to deal with Hyde." What a relief. I love her.

"Sounds like fun. Just let me get ready." Amelia said as she bounded upstairs.

"Hey Sookie does this have anything to do with the kitty in the green truck at the end of your drive?" I was shocked but I couldn't help but laugh at Quinn being called a kitty.

"How did you know? I know the weres are out now but most people can't tell." I questioned

"I have my ways." She gave me a weird look. She turned her head and yelled, "Amelia T-I-double-gu-rrr is pulling up to the house. Shake a leg. I'll be outside with Billy. He's not cat friendly."

She bounded after Billy who was already a Quinn's truck door barking. I couldn't help but laugh at her yelling "Back off boy. No kitty for you."

Amelia came out giggling about Quinn's head being made of rubber. "Bye Sook don't let him roll over on him."

The girls pulled out the drive yelling "Be good kitty"

Quinn walked up to the house growling about stupid women. "Sookie, do you have any coffee ready? I might need some whiskey too. I know its early, but I hate being called kitty or Tigger."

He looked frazzled. I don't think he slept last night his stubble was coming in thick. I could just see the tension in his shoulders. He needed rest and food bad.

"Quinn, why don't you relax on the couch. I'll cook breakfast, and bring your coffee." he looked relieved.

"Thanks babe, I'm glad we're starting off on the right foot today." He sighed as he reclined on the couch.

I brought the coffee to him, then I went into the kitchen to cook our breakfast. The eggs, bacon, and toast were done in no time. When I brought Quinn his plate he was asleep. Looking at him lying there I couldn't help but reminisce. I couldn't keep myself from stroking his cheek.

As he opened his eyes he said "Sookie if you keep looking me like that. I wont be able to be mad at you." He sniffed "Is that food I smell?"

"Yes here's your plate. You Look like you need food and rest." I couldn't help but smile at him.

He ate his food like he hadn't eaten in weeks.

"Thanks Sookie, would you mind if I take a nap before we talk." He yawned out.

"No problem. You look like you need rest. Sleep well." I said as I pulled a blanket and a pillow for him.

Quinn woke up about two hours later. By that time I was showered and I hope prepared for our conversation. I decided to wear a nice blouse and jeans. The less scars I show the easier.

I walked into the living room to see Quinn folding up the blanket. "Hey babe I hope you don't mind that I crashed out there for a couple hours. It's been a long night."

"Not at all. It gave me time to prepare for our conversation." I laughed out

"You really didn't need to prepare we're just going to yell at each other."It was his turn to laugh. "Let me use the restroom. Then we can hash this out."

As he walked down the hall I made a new pot of coffee. This is going to be a long day. I sat down at the kitchen table. Growing up thats where all our important conversations happened, so I figured it would be perfect.

Quinn walked in and smiled weakly. "Sookie, I think we should start with the business aspect. So, Now that you own a portion of the company, what do you want."

I thought for a moment before I spoke, "Well, what was the deal you had with Niall?"

"He was more of a silent partner. He gave the money to start the company, as payment he wanted a quarter of the rights to the company and one quarter of the profit. The only contact he had with the company was the checks I sent quarterly, every three months." He explained

"I love it. Can we do that. I really wouldn't want to get in your way. E(E)E seems to work like a well oiled machine. I really don't want to jam the gears." He laughed as I said that.

"We try to make it look easier than it is. I'll take that as a compliment. I think you having the same arrangement as your great-grandfather would be great." He seemed to visibly relax. I sighed in relief. Then he spoke again. "Alright Sookie, the easy shits out of the way. I saw the scars on your arm what happened.?" CRAP

"Quinn, I would rather talk about our relationship. I don't want to talk about it." I hoped again he would drop it.

He gave me a stern look and said, "Not this time. Spill it woman. I heard about the fairy war I have a feeling you were involved."

"Please, it's a sore subject you can see the scars. It still hurts." I started crying as I was speaking.

Quinn walked around the table and gave me a hug. "Babe, I still care about you. You might not see it that way but I do. Please just talk to me."

I couldn't help but cry more he's being to nice. I went on between sobs about Dermot and his beliefs. Then I explained that I was kidnapped, Trey was killed, and Bill got poisoned.

"SHH. Sookie its alright its over." As he hugged me the blouse shifted exposing more scars. "Jesus Christ, Sookie what the hell did they do to you?"

"Please don't look at me. It looks so horrible. Let's just drop the subject now I'm begging you"

"Sookie , you're beautiful this will just give who ever you're with more reason to pay attention to your body."

"Do men ever think with any other head other than their little one" I tried to laugh out. It sounded more like coughing.

"HA HA. Thats not what I meant. Scars really don't matter. You're gorgeous. " He said as he hugged me again.

"Alright what do you want talk about now?" I sighed effectively changing the subject.

"I really want to talk about what happened with the take over. Sookie, I know you think I betrayed you and I did, but I had no choice. I had to save my mother. Tell me you wouldn't do anything to save your family." There was no question in his voice.

"While I understand why you did it. That does no mean I agree with it. I was almost killed that night, again." I'm trying to be firm here.

"That's why I sent Frannie. Don't you get that? I tried to get you out of harms way. I endangered MYSELF and my SISTER just to save you. Yet you still think that's not putting you first. Are you dense? If the would have found her they would have KILLED her, and me for that matter. How the HELL is that not putting you first?" he ended that by slamming his hand on the table and walking across the room.

"I understand that. I really do but like I asked you before are either them able to care for themselves now?" I hoped that didn't throw him in to a fit.

"You say you want to come first really? I think you thrive on being used and abused. All Eric and Bill ever did was use you. Hell, Bill even raped you." After that he put his head in his hands and said, "I really don't know why I even bother. I've tried my best to protect and love you. What do I get in return? I get shit on. I love you Sookie I really do. I hoped after you had time to think you would realize that I do, but I guess you're too stubborn. Why the FUCK am I still here?" He walked out the front door and sat on the swing.

I heard Quinn a moment later "How long have you been here?"

"I'm really sorry we came back about a half an hour ago. I heard you talking so I stayed outside. Tristan had a busy day." Amelia said quietly

She had sat down next to him on the swing. She was rubbing his back. I could hear her think, "I know he did something wrong, but he tried his best. I love Sookie, but this is down right cold." I put my shields up fast.What is everyone against me today?

"Amelia, could you help me with something pleased?" I yelled

She bent down to Quinn's ear and said something I honestly don't want to know. Quinn just got a weak smile on his face and leaned back.

Amelia walked in I scowled at her. "What the hell was that don't you remember what happened?"

"Yes, I remember. And he did do his best to save you. Why are you fighting him at every turn? He Truly loves you. If he didn't why in the hell would he be here after the way you acted?" She gave me a knowing look. I hated it.

"I need to be first in a man's life not on the back burner. Quinn has too much on his plate to have room for me." There maybe she will understand me now.

"Oh Sookie are you so blind to think he doesn't put you first. Look at it this way. If it were really a plate you would be the main course, and his mother and sister are the side dishes. He doesn't love them any less but the dinner would be nothing with out the main dish. Get it?" I couldn't help but laugh.

As she was talking Quinn walked in with Hyde. Amelia and I looked at him questioningly, "What just because I'm a kitty doesn't mean I don't like dogs. And Amelia while I wouldn't have used a dinner plate as an example, you're exactly right. That's how I feel." He smiled weakly again. My heart lurched. "Ladies I'm gonna go home. Sookie, please think about what I said. It's getting dark and I don't want to deal with Eric."

Amelia got up and hugged him. Then he walked out the door. All I could do was stare. As I watched him drive away, all I could think is he loves me. What the hell do I do now?

a/n: Please don't hurt me Eric fans I'm not done yet.