Eric considered the preparations for his final death dispassionately.
He had never really considered when, or if, he would die the final death though he had never thought he'd have this much ceremony attached to it. The men were intent in their work of setting up crucifixes and other religious symbols around the area that they had prepared for him.
His death would make quite a statement. He wondered absently whether he should feel flattered.
His head suddenly snapped up: She wouldn't, he thought to himself just before Bill and Jessica appeared in the midst of the men. Eric sighed mentally, Yes…she would.
The men were short work for the two vampires and Eric soon felt himself being released, he turned and thanked Sookie absently, looking around for the one he knew had orchestrated this.
Sure enough he caught sight of Pam, slowly and painfully making her way towards him.
She looked like hell.
He was at her side in a moment, supporting her despite his own injuries. She gave him a half-hearted shove, "I don't need your help," she insisted, "you're the one who's injured."
"I really should punish you for this," he told her, ignoring her comments.
"You're welcome," she answered sarcastically.
Eric looked up from Pam to acknowledge Bill's presence, taking his arm from around Pam he shook hands with Bill, "This doesn't mean I like you," he told the other vampire.
Beside him Pam rolled her eyes and Jessica stifled a smile.
"I should get you home," Eric said, turning his attention back to Pam.
"Wherever that is," she muttered.
Eric smiled at her as he hugged her closer to his side, "Why, wherever you are, isn't that the usual sentiment?" he teased. He was rewarded by an elbow to the ribs, "May have deserved that," he allowed with a slight wince since she'd hit a sensitive spot.
"Thank you for looking after Pam," Eric said sincerely, turning to Sookie.
She smiled and gave a small shrug, "I really did very little," she demurred.
"You kept her safe when I could not, I am grateful," he said seriously before turning his attention once more to his child. "We should go, it will be dawn soon," he said, sweeping her into his arms and disappearing.
Sookie looked up in the direction she thought they'd gone, "Well, that's a side of Eric I never thought I'd see," she commented.
"You'll notice he still left us with all the mess," Bill said drily.
Sookie looked back at him with a small smile, "Tell me you wouldn't have done the same," she challenged.
"That's beside the point," Bill said, turning away to start cleaning up.
Sookie and Jessica shared a smile and an eye roll before pitching in as well.