Ch 25

Kerrie helped Becca to the couch as the brunette gritted and squeezed Kerrie's hand.

"Contractions?"

"Yea, I have one about 30 minutes ago." She said as Kerrie grabbed a

piece of paper.

"How long did it last?"

"About 2 minutes."

When the current contraction ended Becca called her doctor to let her know the contractions had begun. Since they were going to a small hospital the doctor told them to come in. Kerrie helped get Becca in the car as Gerry grabbed the baby bag and Becca's purse.

"Want us to come?" Kerrie asked Gerry. He shrugged.

"It'll be awhile. I'll let Declan relax then check in at Fangtasia and we'll

stop by."

"Thanks, Kerrie." Gerry drove off as Declan stood in the doorway.

"Becca's have the baby?" Declan asked.

"She is, it takes a long time but by tomorrow you'll have a new cousin." Declan started clapping and jumped up and down. "Come on I'll start dinner and you can watch a movie before we have to go to Fangtasia. You'll have to go with me, it'll only be a few minutes so you'll have to be on your best behavior." Declan nodded and went into the room to watch a Disney movie.

Kerrie made a large pot of pasta sauce then cooked some pasta. After dinner she gave Declan a quick bath then got him into a pair of pjs since it was nearly 8pm. Declan settled in to watch some more TV as Kerrie got together a bag for her and Declan then called Eric's phone.

"Are you on your way? The queen will be at Fangtasia shortly."

"Becca went into labor so I need to bring Declan with me. I can keep him in the office with me, it won't be long."

"Is the bar really a place for a little boy?"

"Eric, I can't ask Sam since it's a full moon and I won't drive to Bon Temps to have Sookie watch him for a short meeting because we need to check in on Becca at the hospital. We'll be there shortly, keep the backdoor open." Kerrie said before hanging up on him.

"Trying to tell me what do it..." Kerrie muttered making sure the lights were off before getting Gerry's car keys and getting Declan's booster seat and bag together.

"Dec, get your DS and portable dvd player. I have a meeting with Eric's boss so I need you to be well behaved then we'll go to the hospital to see if your cousin is born yet then maybe we'll see Sam if it's not too late." Declan nodded and went to put his things in his backpack. 10 minutes later he was in the booster seat and Kerrie was driving towards Fangtasia. Pam was at the backdoor smiling.

"I can do it, not really well but it's a small flame. I can show you tonight or tomorrow."

"Tomorrow might be better."

"Ok, hi little boy." Pam said.

"Declan, this is Pam. She works for Eric."

"Hi Pam, do you have a fast car like Eric? Can you fly?" Pam laughed.

"Full of question. No I do not have a fast car and I can not fly like Eric. Your mom is showing me to do some cool things with magick though."

"Mommy is a great witch. Uncle John and Aunt Kelly said she helps a lot of people. My Aunt Kelly is a witch too but she says she's not as strong as mom."

"Yes, your mother is a great witch." Pam opened the door to Eric's office. Eric was sitting at his desk and Declan hurried over to hug him.

"Hi Eric, mommy said I need to be good so I brought my DS and DVD player."

"Ok, why don't you go sit on the couch because an important guest will be here in a few minutes."

"Ok." Declan got settled and the door opened again a few moments later and another red headed woman and a short man walked in. Declan did not look up since he just put on his headphones.

"Bert and Bert will be outside." The man said to Pam as she exited the room.

"Sophie Ann and Andre." Eric said bowing his head.

"Sheriff, your business is booming. You have done well. My favorite witch." Sophie Ann said looking at Kerrie.

"Your highness."

"Is that the were child?" Sophie Ann asked sniffing.

"Yes, that is my son. My cousin and his wife are at the hospital she is having a baby so I needed to bring him with me."

"He does not smell as strong as other weres, it must be his age." Kerrie nodded, from Sophie Ann that was a complement. "I will not keep you all long there are matters I must deal with. Witch I need your services." Kerrie nodded and pulled out her cards. "I would have preferred you meeting with my possible husband but I understand you are now an extremely busy woman. Your business is growing and I hear you have 2 books about to be published."

"Yes your Highness." Sophie Ann sat at the desk with Andre at her shoulder glaring at Eric then Declan as he scanned the room. Kerrie shuffled a deck then handed it to Sophie Ann.

"Shuffle the cards and repeat, 'What I need to know' as you shuffle." Sophie Ann nodded as Kerrie started spreading out the cards in her hand. As cards stood out Sophie Ann put them to the side as Kerrie stared at the spread frowning. Eric glanced as Andre who was just as tense.

"This marriage is not ideal. He has big plans and wants all of your power."

"As I suspected." Andre gritted. Kerrie put those cards back in a pile and spread out the cards Sophie Ann choose.

"You have a love, she is faithful to you. She will be hurt by your marriage." Sophie Ann nodded as Andre put a hand on her shoulder. "Your business deals in the coming days will bring your kingdom much wealth, all of your servants are faithful." Kerrie looked at Sophie Ann.

"That's it? I want more." The queen said coldly.

"What else do you need to know? I can only get so much without questions on your part."

"I would not tolerate such words." Andre said taking a step closer to Kerrie as she jumped up.

"Don't you dare. I'm here on my own terms. I don't work for you, I don't work for the king of my state." Kerrie created a flame in her hand as her cheeks reddened. Andre backed down as Eric stood up next top Kerrie.

"My Queen, what more do you need to know?"

"I am done here. I have some insight and that is enough for now. I will need you services again." The Queen stood up as Kerrie glared at both her and Andre they exited the room as Eric shook Kerrie's shoulders.

"That bitch." Kerrie muttered sitting down.

"You almost got in over our head. Andre wanted you dead."

"Let him try. He's no great vampire. Eric, you would make a much better king." Eric shook his head.

"I never wanted that." Kerrie muttered a quick spell and sighed.

"Good no bugs or spying devices. I am going to tell you a few things and they are to stay in between us." Eric nodded. "The King of Arkansas will move to destroy the Queen. I have given her enough warning but I fear it is already in motion and she will be unable to stop it unless some outside person intervenes. I told Bill Compton I would not tell you this but it's time. He was sent to Bon Temps by the Queen to seduce and get close to Sookie, the queen's flame is Sookie's cousin and she used mention of her cousin's talent to gain the queen's favor. Hadley will not survive long with the plotting in New Orleans, she is a weak point and Arkansas will use her to injure the queen. You and Sookie will be dragged into this. It will not be soon but if she does not know of Bill's betrayal then you must tell her. He will be called away by his maker and betray Sookie, she will find out about that and it will end their relationship. If you are honest with her about Bill's intentions she will not be happy with you but in the future she will learn to trust you."