*huge goofy grin* I'm glad you guys liked the last chapter. I love hearing what you think. Now lets take a look inside Eric's gorgeous head.....

Sookie and I both stared down at the smiling boy between us. As soon as Hunter mentioned a child Sookie's hands began absently rubbing small circles on her abdomen. The thought of her stomach swollen with my child brought a smile to my face.

I was with out a doubt in love with this crazy stubborn woman, but I feared she would not want me, due to the pain she had been put through, some of which admittedly came from me. I looked at Hunter and smiled. "Vikings are not silly." He irrupted into a fit of giggles and Sookie smiled. "Hunter, would you mind going in the living room I need to talk to your Uncle Eric." she cooed at the little boy.

I already knew she would be a good mother. It sent a small chill down my spine hearing her call me uncle though. I heard Sookie mumble something that sounded a lot like. "wait till you get called Dad.' But she was usually better at keeping what she heard from me a secret. Ever since I teased her about being able to read my mind and she panicked I knew she could hear us. I'm pretty sure it's not a constant thing, but I know she's heard me on more than one occasion.

I walked over to her refrigerator and looked at the picture Hunter drew. There was a family of six. Two of which were drawn in white crayon, so I assumed those were me and Pam. There three considerably small figures that are presumably going to be my children and then a tall blonde woman that is with out a doubt Sookie.

I smiled thinking about my family. I'd had children before I was turned but back then it wasn't the husbands job to take care of them. That is something that I find myself regretting from time to time. I felt Sookie wrap her arms around my waist and lay her head on my back. "Do you think we can do this Eric? Do you want this?" she asked in a small voice

I turned around and looked her in the eye. "I know you felt my jealousy when I thought you had someone else's baby and you felt my joy when Hunter said it was mine. I truly want this Lover." I kissed her forehead. She tucked her head against my chest and let a few tears fall. Why: I am not sure. But I know it is best to let her work through her feelings.

After a moment she sighed, "You should probably tell me what this blood bond is before we have kids."

I sat down in one of her kitchen chairs and pulled her onto my lap. "A blood bond is almost the equivalent of a marriage. Except there is no divorce. Once a bond is made there is no undoing it. I am honestly sorry that you had no say in the matter but I quite happy we have a bond." I admitted. Sharing feelings was not something I was good at. Pam had told me many times to just come out and tell Sookie I loved her, but things were never that simple with her.

Sookie smiled a bit. "I'm not sure if I'm happy we have one, but I certainly don't not like it. I guess as I start to understand it more, I like it more. As far as apologies go, I need to say I'm sorry for pushing you away at the summit. I wasn't happy with you , but I shouldn't have flaunted Quinn." She took a deep breath and continued rubbing circles on her stomach. "I care for you Eric. A lot, but I want to now that what I am feeling isn't something made up by this bond."

I put my hand on top of her, were my child would soon be. "I too need to apologize. I'm sorry I did not contact you after you told me about our time together, but I had all of these feelings that I didn't understand. I have cared for you since the moment you found me on the side of the road. I want us to be happy. Together." I kissed the top of her head pushing all the love I had through the bond, hopeing she would understand what I felt.

She smiled, "I think we can be happy together. But maybe we could just spend some time together first. Hunter is going to be around a lot but I'm sure I could get a baby sitter once a week or something and we could go have date night!" She said excitedly.

I chuckled. "That sounds wonderful dear one. Hunter is already watching a movie, I'm sure he would love company. He seems to like me." I said with a smile. I don't think I ever had someone call me sill funny, and confidently say I like them. Except Sookie.

Sookie got up but kept my hand. "He thinks the world of you actually. I'm not sure what he's seen but he thinks your the greatest." I'm not sure why I wanted Hunter to like me but I'm glad he did.

"You know he reminds me of you. His opinion of me goes against everything everyone els thinks. He has courage and that same questionable judgment you have." I felt Sookie's confusion, "He point blank said 'wait on the porch, my Aunt Sookie is busy.' and surprisingly I did what he said with out hesitation. He looks at me as a person before vampire the same way you do. He is a lot like you." I chuckled and Sookie yawned.

I felt Sookie's exhaustion and shifted on the couch so she could lay her head in my lap. Hunter was coloring happily on the floor while a movie about talking toys played. "What are you drawing now?' I asked when Sookie fell asleep.

Hunter set down his crayons and showed me what he drew. It was almost the same as the one on the fridge but this one had everyone's name. "This is you and Sookie." he pointed to the figures in blue, "Then there's Aunt Pam and Amelia. Christopher and Elizabeth are beside me and Grandpa Niall I behind Claudine."

"Are Christopher and Elizabeth mine and Sookie's children?" I asked ina surprisingly shaky voice. Hunter nodded. "This is Eric Christopher Northman and Elizabeth Pamela Northman. I can't see anything after Lizzy is born. But I know we're going to live in a big fancy house with a pool." he exclaimed.

I smiled. Pam would be thrilled to know I was having a child. Even more so when she found out she was named after her. Speaking of which I should probably call her. I picked Sookie up carefully and took her back to her bedroom. She was so tired she didn't stir a bit. I placed a kiss on her forehead and walked into the kitchen to call Pam. She answered on the first ring.

"To what do I owe this pleasure?" She asked in her usual bored tone.

"I will be staying at Sookie's tonight and a good part of tomorrow. Please open the bar yourself and tell Victor I am with my bonded and do not want to be bothered." I said

I could almost hear the wheels turning in my child's head. "I take it things went well?" she asked rather cautiously. I laughed. "They have. Sookie has a nephew that is staying with her indefinitely. He's rather refreshing. And he likes me." I said with satisfaction. I

"That is certainly interesting. Would you mind if I came down their tomorrow. I f you find this child interesting then I would love to meet him."

"I will ask Sookie." I said before I had time to think about it. I heard Pam's laugh. "I will not forget that. Have a nice night." with that she hung up. Pam enjoyed teasing me and would no doubt reap many benefits from this situation.

I went back into the living room to find Hunter reading. He looked up and smiled a big toothy grin. "Aunt Sookie didn't make dinner before she fell asleep. Can you make a PB&J?"

I'm sure I looked like a fool standing their staring. "Tell me what a PB&J is and I will get one for you." I said, knowing I was probably asking a very stupid question.

Hunter pulled me back into the kitchen. "It's a peanut butter and Jelly sandwich." he stated. I'd seem a waitress eat one before so I didn't have to ask any more humiliating questions. I quickly found the bread and peanut butter. But came across several different kinds of jelly. "There seems to be grape, apple, raspberry, and strawberry jelly. Which would you prefer?"

"Grape!"

I piled the sticky substance on and found a paper plate in the cabinet. "Do you want more orange juice or water or milk?" he said water and I rinsed out his glass and poured some. Waiting on humans was not something I did. Ever. But this little boy seemed to have the same effect Sookie did on me. I wanted to make then both happy with out even stopping to think about what I wanted.

Hunter finished his sandwich and was covered in a sticky mess. I took him into the bathroom and made sure he was spotless before showing him to Sookie's room. I wasn't sure which bedroom he would be staying in and I knew Sookie wouldn't be waking up any time soon.

I went out to my car quickly and retrieved the extra set of clothes I always had in my car (never know when you could get blood on something) I could wear the sweat pants in the hidey hole. When Ii got back inside Hunter was already curled up beside Sookie fast asleep. I crawled in beside them and put my arm over them both promising to my self and any gods that were listening, that I would take care of my new family.

I know that was short but I wanted to get something out fast, as a thank you for reviewing. Now I know this is rated M and I fully expect to write a few lemons but I seriously need help with that. So if anyone is willing maybe co-write or beta one for me, I would greatly appreciate it.

-Thnx, m