Ch 24

Sam finished putting the delivery away as the morning waitresses made their way in. Arlene gave Sam a look.

"Where is the new lady?" She asked with a fake smile.

"At her cousin's house. I'm actually heading there once Tara gets in."

"That's nice. She has a son right?" Sam nodded and started moving things around the bar. "I hope she's good for you." Arlene said walking off. An hour later Tara walked in looking worse for wear.

"Sorry I'm late. Rough night." She said standing in Sam's office doorway. "I'll get settled in then." She said when she got no response.

Sookie hurried in the office tossing her purse in the drawer.

"Have a good afternoon, Sam." She said before heading into the restaurant. Sam shook his head tired of paperwork and stood up to stretch. He looked at his watch, he was running late so he gave Kerrie a call to let her know.

Kerrie was using the extra time to help Becca fold some newly washed baby clothes.

"You two sure are ready. I wasn't nearly ready when Declan was born, I kept waiting and waiting then he was here. At least I had some clothes washed and his bassinet ready. John and Danny spent the day before we came home trying to build his crib and they completely messed it up. Surprising Eric had to help them build it the night I came home."

"As much as I was unsure about vamps Eric does seem like an ok guy, I guess. Sure from the posters and stuff we heard around here he doesn't seem that way but I guess he may have had a soft spot for you." Becca said moving some diapers in a basket to face the correct way.

"I think we just get each other. He saw me at my low points and didn't walk away, more then I can say for-" Kerrie stopped when she noticed Declan in the doorway.

"Mommy, when is Sam getting here?" Declan said putting his lip out.

"Soon, he's on his way."

"Ok, I'm going to play ball with Chloe in the yard."

"Don't get too dirty." Declan giggled and hurried down the stairs.

"He's a good kid, it just proves that your an amazing mom."

"His father lives around here, outside Shreveport. Kind of ironic since he and Eric hates each other. At least he signed away his rights and he can't show up in a few years and expect me to let him see him." Becca stopped and grabbed her belly.

"Ewan sure is active today." She said grimacing.

"Can I?" Kerrie asked. Becca nodded as the red head put her hand on her stomach. Ewan was kicking and moving like crazy. "I think he'll be here soon."

"No, I think it'll be close to the due date in 3 weeks. All the women in my family are close to the due date." Becca said going back to moving things around.

Kerrie forced a smile, she knew that Ewan was going to make his arrival most likely within the day. Kerrie excused herself and went to find Gerry in his office.

"You two should make sure you're bags are ready."

"She's having contractions?" Gerry asked standing up nearly knocking his chair over.

"No, I just have a feeling. Ewan is kicking and moving like crazy."

Gerry nodded. As much as he didn't like the fact his cousin was a witch he had grown to accept it even though he would never ask for any type of magickal assistance.

Sam arrived 10 minutes later, Kerrie had Declan change since his shorts were covered in mud. Kerrie, Sam, and Declan went mini-golfing then out to lunch. After lunch Declan fell asleep in the back of the car.

"Can I see you tonight after you go to Fangtasia?" Kerrie smiled, she was used to the full moon excitement that was surrounding Sam.

"I think so, hopefully Becca doesn't go into labor soon. I have a feeling she will though." Sam dropped them at Gerry and Becca's. Declan had woken up but was still groggy so Sam carried him in. Becca was pacing in the living room and Kerrie frowned.

"Are you ok?"

"Yea, just restless." She said continuing to pace.

"I shouldn't be long at Fangtasia so I'll give you a call." Sam kissed Kerrie's cheek before he left.

"He is a such a nice guy, really good with Declan." Becca said slowing down and grabbing her back.