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Chapter 56
Sookie felt like something was pulling her under water, like she was drowning. She heard Eric talking to her, she felt his arms on her but she couldn't move. Her breath she couldn't seem to catch, she was hyperventilating. "Oh God! Oh God! Sam!" Sookie pulled away from Eric and rushed to the TV. Her tears welled in her eyes. "Sam!" Her body began to shake. "Eric, Sam is in there." Was he alive, could he survive a fire?
Eric was on his phone. Sookie could see Jason pick up his phone. "Stackhouse, have they got Sam out yet?"
Sookie watched the screen her brother shake his head as he held his phone up. "No, he is still in there. He went in to get the rest of the customers out."
"We are on our way." Eric rushed out of the room, he came back with a hoodie for Sookie to put over her head and shoes for them both. "Come on my love, lets go." She was shaking so much she couldn't move. Eric picked her up and took her to the SUV that was out front. Nigel and Bill were in the front seat. Eric hissed. "Hurry." Eric knew he could have gotten there faster by flying but he didn't want to take a chance with her. She was a mess and needed to be able to sit and rest. "We will be there soon my love. Hang on ok?"
"Eric, what if he is dead?" She was crying now.
He held her tight, as tight as he could. "Sookie, he is a shifter, he can get out of the fire. You can see with your own two eyes he is well."
Sookie was so worried and felt so bad for being rude to him when he called. She also knew what Eric was doing, he was putting his pride on the shelf for her. He could have told her to shut the TV off, Sam treated Eric like he was dirt on his the bottom of shoes but Eric put her in the car to take her to the bar. She looked up at him. "Thank you Eric. You are more than I deserve." Her tears fell harder.
"My love, we will go, check on him then get you and my son home to rest. Please do not upset yourself Sookie, you will make yourself sick again. We had one scare tonight, we do not need anymore. Sam will be fine." He was so worried about her, she could feel the anxiousness in their bond. She put her head on his shoulder and he held her to him the entire ride.
Nigel pulled the car up as close to the bar as he could. The police barricaded the entrance to get to the bar, the fire trucks were close to the bar spraying water on the roof still, the fire looks like it was almost out. Eric picked Sookie up and quickly carried her to where Jason and Sheriff Bud Dearborne were standing. Andy Bellfleur was headed their way. Eric put Sookie on her feet and she grabbed Jason by the arms. "Jason, did he come out?" Jason looked at Eric and he nodded his head.
"No Sookie, he didn't. They said they will put the fire out then go in." Jason held his sisters hand.
Andy stepped forward. "Sookie, what are you doing here?"
She gave him a dirty look. "Andy, Sam and I might not see eye to eye but he was my boss and my friend for a long time. Don't you dare get all detective on me."
Andy stepped back and put his hands up. "Sorry Sookie. See you brought your vampire with you." He nodded toward Eric.
"Yeah and get sassy with me again I will sic him on you." Sookie put her hands on her hips.
"Ok, ok!" Andy looked scared.
Eric stepped forward. "What can we do?"
Bud spoke to him. "Mr. Northman there isn't anything anyone can do yet. We gotta wait for the fire department to get the fire under control. Luckily the rain held the fire down."
Lafayette stepped up. "Sook!" Sookie turned to see him and went to hug him. Eric and her vampires were right behind her.
Sookie hugged him closely and Bill stepped behind Lafayette. She let him go. "Guys, he's ok." Bill nodded and stayed where he was, Sookie turned back to Lafayette. "What happened Lafayette?"
He held her hand and looked like he wanted to cry. "I was in the back cutting up some vegetables and I heard Sam hollering for everyone to get out. He was yelling fire, fire!" Her friend looked back to the bar. "I went out to the main bar and the whole side of the bar was in flames. People were running and pushing, I think someone fell and Sam went back to get them. I don't know who it was."
Sookie looked at him. "Is Arlene alright?"
Lafayette laughed. "You know she always ends on her feet like a stray cat Sook. Don't you go worrying about that one."
Tara was running up the parking lot. Sookie let go of Lafayette and rushed to her. "Sookie, girl. What are you doing here? You should be home with them babies and off your feet. Nothing you can do here."
Sookie started to cry. "Sam's in there Tara. Eric brought me as soon as we saw it on the TV."
Tara looked over to where Eric stood. "Well, he is too kind that one. Eric should have strung him up, a few times." She looked over at the bar. "He isn't out?" Sookie shook her head.
Eric walked to Sookie. "Hello Tara, sorry to see you again under the circumstances."
"Hi Eric, still a looker I see." She smiled at Sookie who giggled.
"Stop flirting with my husband!" Sookie hugged her.
Lafayette hollered at them. "It's cause my cousin is a hooka!"
Sookie rolled her eyes. They stood talking and looking at the fire. Tara looked at Sookie. "Sam said he called you today and it didn't go well?"
She shook her head. "I feel bad I was so mean to him but it doesn't change the reasoning. He wont change his mind about Eric and I wont have him disrespecting him. It isn't that I don't care about Sam it just isn't fair to my husband."
Eric put his arms around her from behind. "Lets not talk about that right now alright my love. I do not want you upsetting yourself or the baby."
Lafayette looked at Sookie. "Girl, your pregnant again!"
She nodded and Eric grinned. "Yep, Eric and I are having another boy."
Tara smiled at her. "No matter what happens life goes on Sookie. That you should know better than any of us."
Jason came over. "They say they can get in now." Everyone stood perfectly silent and still while they waited. "Sookie, maybe you should go to the car and sit down. It aint good for the baby for you to be up on your feet and upset."
Eric leaned his head down. "Lover, do you want to go and sit? I will wait with you if you wish to." Sookie shook her head and watched as the fire fighters and police were walking all over the area. There was some yelling, another man had the hose still pouring water on the building. A uniformed fire fighter came to get Bud and he went with them. Sookie almost held her breath. Eric leaned to her ear to speak to her. "I want you to keep calm no matter the outcome my love. I need you to think about your health and our sons."
Sookie turned her head to look at him. "I will, I cant change what has happened with Sam and I but I don't want him hurt. Do you understand what I mean?"
He nodded. "Of course my love. I do, completely. But we cannot stand out here too long because you are tired and I need you to rest. Promise we may go back home soon, one way or another."
She held his arms to her. "I promise." Another hour went by and she was yawning.
Eric picked her up. "Sookie, it is time." She looked at him and nodded.
Just as he began to head toward her friends to tell them she was leaving there was shouting. Andy rushed out. "They found him, he was in the walk-in with Catfish!"
Sookie hugged Eric who still had her in his arms. "Is he alright?"
Andy nodded. "Yes, he has some burns and smoke inhalation but he seems fine."
They all watched as Sam was brought out on a stretcher. Sookie knew it was unnecessary, he would heal but the humans didn't know it. He was telling them to stop and let him off he was fine. The group headed his way and everyone spoke to him, telling him how glad they were he was ok. Eric sat her down so she could talk to him and he turned to walk away. "No, Eric, stay. I haven't changed my feelings about what has happened. I am glad he is ok, but I know he will never accept us. Lets just say our goodbyes and go home. Ok?"
He nodded to her and held her hand while they walked forward. "Hey Cher, Eric."
Eric spoke. "We wanted to know you were alright Sam."
Sam chuckled. "So am I. Thanks for checking on me."
Eric nodded to him. "Let us know if you need anything." He knew he never would but Eric put it out there anyway.
Sookie smiled at Sam. "I am glad your ok Sam." Her former boss and friend nodded to her and she let her husband lead her to the car.
They were back on the road to home. Eric was holding her close. "I know this has been hard on you but I do not want you to give your friendship up on account of me Sookie."
"Eric, I didn't give up anything. You are mine and I love you. He is alive. End of story." She kissed his lips. "Ew! Were stinky."
His head fell back laughing. "Yes and I know just how to fix that." He leaned to her ear and whispered. "I believe when I get you home I will put you in the shower, bend your full ass over and stick my cock in your ass. We will get very naughty. What do you think of that?"
She giggled, she knew Bill and Nigel could hear them. "Only if I get to do that special little trick to you before."
He moved his face to look at her. "Which trick would that be wife?" He knew exactly what she was talking about.
"Hum, I think it involves your gorgeous ass and my finger." She said it loud enough for the other vampires in the car to hear her.
Bill coughed and Nigel snickered. Eric's fangs came down before he spoke to her. "Oh, that little treat! Of course lover, I will be glad to participate in that bit of fun."
The rest of the ride they were mauling each other, hands every where, tongues licking and teeth nibbling. It was just their luck when the car pulled into the driveway at the house. Eric had the door opened and up the stairs in a flash, he ripped her clothes off and she was giggling. "Eric, we need to take a shower!"
Her husband stripped off his clothes leaving them laying in the floor and went to the bathroom to start the water. They spent the next two hours doing all the scenarios they talked about in the car.
When they were spent Eric washed their hair and bodies then got them out of the shower. Eric took the fluffy towel off the rack and dried her off. He laid his naked wife on the bed. Her eyes were heavy and her face was the prettiest rosy pink. She tried to pull the covers up her body and he stopped her. "No, my love let me look at your beautiful body." She smiled at him and his finger started at her shoulder, down her arm, back up her arm, down her chest then to each breast. "I worship your body Sookie, do you know that? I see you walk in a room with these delicious breasts or those fantastic legs and I think I have to be dreaming." His finger went over her belly and his hand spread over it. "You give me children, adorable, intelligent, magical children. I wish I could tell you how much I venerate you." His fangs popped as he spoke, his hand rubbed her belly.
She sighed and looked into his amazing blue eyes that were filled with so much love for her. "I feel the same for you Eric. You have given me anything and everything any woman could ever need or ask for." He leaned down and kissed her.
He pulled back to continue his exploration of her body. His hand went to her hips. "These curvy beauties look so wonderful in a dress, jeans, shorts anything you put them in."
He pulled her leg up to and he leaned down to run his tongue over it. "These legs, um, when you put a pair of shorts on or your heels I can not help but want to rip your clothes off and touch them." He moved down to her foot. She giggled, he put her big toe in his mouth. "I love to kiss your feet, I bow to you Sookie. You are my wife, my Queen, my bonded and if I have a soul I will gladly give that to you because you are my soul mate." That did it, her eyes welled up, the words had her almost to tears, he stopped her. "No, no tears my bride. What I say is true, I do not say them to make you cry. I say them because they are true."
He moved back up to face her and her hands went to his face to pull close to hers. "Thank you so much Eric. You always know what to say or do to make me feel better."
Shaking his head he leaned in to kissed her. "This is what I feel. If I live another thousand years I am comforted knowing you will be by my side." Eric took her hand from his face and entwined their fingers together, holding her hand up he kissed her fingers each individual then her ring. "Marrying you was the greatest thing I ever did." Sookie could feel the ring he wore on his hand against her skin. She smiled at him, her eyes getting so tired. "Sleep my love. I want to spend some time with Gunnar and with our children."
Sookie looked at him. "The kids are sleeping Eric." Covering her mouth she yawned again.
"I know they are my love, but I enjoy watching them sleep like I do you. Close your pretty eyes." She did and he began to speak to her in Swedish. "Du är min, kärlek." Sookie was asleep and he spoke to Gunnar for a while then got dressed to check on his children. Johan was sound asleep, he spoke softly to him, kissed him and rubbed his blonde hair out of his eyes. He was getting so big. In two days time he would be having his second birthday. He knew the prophecy where his son was concerned, at two he would come into powers and that concerned Eric. Leaving his sleeping son he went to the nursery to see the twins. Enar was on his side, his face covered with a blanket, he was just like Sookie with covers. Eric was always pulling the blanket off her face and so he did with Enar at night. "I love you very much my Warrior." He leaned in and kissed him, touching his belly gently. His daughter he felt stirring. She whimpered and Eric went to her crib. "My darling, why are your starry blue eyes open?"
She put her hands up and Eric picked her up. "Daddy." It melted him into a puddle every time this child called him that. Never in his life did he think he could love anything as he did his family but his one had him in a hold no other would ever have.
He walked with her out of the nursery and took her down stairs. The whole house was dark except the light from the moon in the living room. It was still raining out and he went to sit by the window. His daughter was cuddled up on his shoulder, her little arms tucked under her next to his chest. "My Princess, you are the light of my life. I remember the day you were born, mommy was so sick and I had to stay with her. You and your brother were in your little beds in the hospital and Amelia took me to the nursery to meet you for the first time. You were both so small and beautiful, daddy loved you the minute he laid eyes on you. Do you know that? You and your brother are gifts, special gifts mommy and I never knew we would have. Daddy loves you with every ounce of his being my daughter."
Mark was doing one last check before he went to rest for the night, he listened as Eric spoke to his daughter. In three years since he met the vampire he never thought of him as a creature with real feelings, sure Eric told Sookie he loved her, she was over the moon about Eric. Everyone knew it but hearing the words come from Eric's mouth, it changed his opinion of the vampire. Any male who could confess such love for his daughter like that was alright to him. He continued his walk to the cottage where Lily was sound asleep. He looked down at her, he fell in love with this woman the minute he met her and he hoped one day he would be lucky enough to have a child to say those things to. Mark hoped it would be with Lily.
Erika stared up at her father, he put his finger in her mouth, her fangs popped breaking his skin and she sucked his finger. Eric knew these special nights with her would eventually fade away. It made him teary eyed to think of this little girl getting bigger. He wanted her to stay this precious forever. Her blue eyes, the eyes that were identical to his looked up at him. She put her hand on her fathers face and sent love and happiness. "Are you trying to make daddy feel better angel?"
She smiled against his finger. "Erika loves daddy." He chuckled.
"You love your daddy?" He looked down at her.
She nodded her blonde head. "Oh, I love you daddy. Mine."
Eric threw his head back laughing. "I am going to get the Johnson brothers to start the dungeon now, I believe I am in big trouble."
His daughter giggled at him. She knew what he was saying. "Funny daddy."
Hugging her to him he let her feed as long as she wanted and when she was sound asleep he sat with her on his lap as he looked down on her. He wanted to remember every part of her face forever and he hoped he had forever with his family. Before he met Sookie he never thought about living another thousand years, it was a given, but now, he craved it, it was too important to him now. He stood with his daughter and took her back up the stairs to put back in bed, she never moved a muscle. Gently he laid her in crib, left the room and went back to the dark living room to make some calls. First he called Isabella then he called Pam. Eric got caught up with both of them as Compton stepped into the dark room. "Eric?"
"Come on in Bill." Eric stood to turn on the lights.
"Is everything alright?" Bill looked around then to Eric.
"Yes, just contemplating my life." Eric snickered.
"And what a wonderful life it is I would say." Bill said flatly.
Eric rushed to Bill and stood looking down at him. "Compton, are you ever going to get over the fact she is mine?"
Bill looked at him for a moment before speaking. "I do not wish Sookie to be mine my King."
"Liar." Eric was goading him.
Bill shook his head. "What would be the point? I could never make her happy the way you do."
Eric smirked. "That is what this is about? You are jealous of her life with me then?"
"No, I wish I were human alright! I am not to naïve to know that part of my life is over but if I were human maybe things could have been different." Bill's fangs came down.
"You are diluting yourself, Sookie is a supe just as much as you or I am. She was meant for this life, she was meant to be with me. She will be mine for eternity. You really should find someone Bill, a good fuck would do you good." Eric sat down in the chair.
"Yes, I am sure you are right." Bill wanted to stop having this conversation. "Good night Eric.
Eric nodded his head. "Compton."
Eric went out to the yard, checked in with a few of the guards, went around the parameter of the property, stopped at the horse stable that looked like it was coming along wonderfully then went to the backyard where the pool was also looking close to completion. He smiled, he couldn't wait to get Sookie in the pool on a warm night and hear her scream for him. Gracious plenty twitched and he was fully erect thinking about doing his wife in the pool. Eric closed his eyes, the water against her skin, the smell of chlorine on her body, her in his arms. His fangs were down and he hissed. He needed to stop before he went upstairs and attacked her, he was blood lusting now thinking about her. "Eric?" He growled as he heard the glass door open. He turned to see her walking toward him. "Sweetie, why are you out here? Is everything ok?"
He put his hand up to stop her. "Stay back for a minute Sookie."
She blinked not sure what was going on, she felt him upstairs, she opened the bond to find he was lusting, he was aroused and he wanted her. "I leave you alone and see what happens." She giggled.
"Sookie." He hissed at her.
"Eric, do you want to fix your problem?" She walked closer.
He shook his head fiercely. "Stay back!"
"No, I am your wife Eric. I am here sweetie. Clear your mind and let me help you." She spoke to him firmly.
"I cannot. I will hurt you." His growls were deeper now.
"I am going in the house, I will be on the couch. Leave the door open so you can get the fresh air if you want. Ok?" She turned to head toward the door and she felt him come up behind her and she whipped around and put her hand up. "No, stay there until I go inside Eric." She walked backwards this time to keep her eye on him. She would let him take her outside if there wasn't so many guards around. This way at least they were in their home and had some privacy, sort of. She went into the living room, took off her robe and propped all the pillows she could under her to support Gunnar as she leaned forward for her husband. She heard him come in and he was hissing. "Come on sweetie, bring gracious plenty over here and fuck me."
He was behind her in a flash, his hand caressed her ass for a minute before he pulled his clothes off and threw them to where ever they would land. He smacked her ass, then again making he yelp. Her ass was in the air, her face against the couch, she was kneeling forward on all fours. "Sookie!" In one motion he entered her center from behind and rode her doggie style, his grip on her hips were like a vice grip. She cried out a few times from the force of the thrusting against her. He was going at vampire speed for quite awhile until his mind began to clear and Sookie was moaning and whimpering. When the effect of the sex began to take the edge off his lust he realized what he was doing and stopped.
Sookie turned and grabbed him by the ass. "Eric, please!" He could feel she was aroused and wanted it.
Whispering he spoke to her. "No, I am sorry Sookie, I did not mean to hurt you."
"Your not hurting me, just the opposite. Please Eric, make me come." She was panting.
Eric looked at his wife, her face was full of want and desire. Slowly he began to push into her again "Sookie."
"Faster Eric, fast like before! Please!" His wife was begging for him.
"You are incredible!" After about an hour of fucking her at vampire speed and four orgasms later they came together one last time together. Eric screamed her name and fell against the side of the couch so not to land on her. If she wasn't laying face forward on the couch she would have collapsed on it. She grabbed her side and giggled. "I think I pulled a muscle."
Eric was up and pulling her to him. "Do not joke Sookie. Are you hurt?"
She shook her head. "No, I am not hurt but either your sons leg is in my side or I pulled a muscle. A girl isn't designed to orgasm that much in an hours time Eric."
Eric ripped his arm open and put it to her mouth. "Feed." She looked at him then took his blood. When the wound closed she licked her lips and smirked.
"You need some too." He shook his head no. "Why not?"
"Because you have had a hard day, you let me attack you for over an hour and if I am not mistaken we have been at it all day. I will drink a True Blood, well maybe two." He smiled.
"I don't know what is up with us but oh man, we have been at it all day haven't we?" She wrapped her arm around him.
Nodding at her spoke. "Why did you come downstairs?' He looked at her.
She smiled at him. "I could feel the lust, I could feel how strong it was and I knew you were in trouble."
He shook his head. "I get that way only where you are involved."
Sookie could tell he was upset. "Eric, it is fine. See, we are all happy and had some amazing sex. Everything is fine."
He pulled her up, took the pillows and put them behind him, wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. She grabbed the blanket off the arm of the couch and brought it up over them. "Nice." He smiled into her hair.
"You are something else my husband."
"Tomorrow I want you to rest Sookie. We have the doctor in the morning but after that I want you to promise you will not move off the couch or the bed if you do not have to." He kissed her ear.
"I promise. I don't think I will be able to walk tomorrow anyway." She giggled and Eric nibbled on her neck.
He rubbed her belly and they were asleep before either knew what happened.
"Mommy? Daddy?" Sookie's eyes blinked. She could barely see but she saw what looked like Johan and Lily. Sookie could feel Eric behind her.
"Oh, ah, hi guys." Eric stirred behind her, his naked leg was hanging over the couch. Sookie pulled the cover higher up giggling.
Johan stood looking at this parents, his face was serious. "Mommy, daddy has already given you Gunnar."
Sookie leaned back and burst out laughing. Eric laughed against her. Lily moved forward to take Johan's arm. "No, Lily, leave him. Will you give us just a minute to speak to him then return to take him for his lesson?" She nodded and left them alone. Eric sat up, Sookie scooted over and covered up.
Eric leaned down to pick up Johan. "Son, mommy and daddy love each other. We do things that creates babies but we also do things because we love each other. Mommy and daddy did nothing wrong. One day you will have a pretty girl of your own."
Johan smirked at his father then he walked to his mother and put his hand on her belly. "You and daddy made Gunnar, I know that mommy."
Sookie smiled down at her son. "Just like we did you, Erika and Enar. We love each other a whole bunch."
Johan looked at his father who nodded. Johan giggled and rushed out of the room.
"Ok, that was weird." Sookie said.
Eric looked at her. "Why was that weird? In my time people were more open about sex, children were in the same room with their parents. I have told you this but society does not approve. I know you are uncomfortable with our children and nudity or sex. You will need to learn to get over that inhibition."
She thought about it for a minute, he was right, her kids were vampires, they would need to embrace that part of their life. "You're right. It will take me some time to get used to it but you will help me right? I don't want our kids to be ashamed of their bodies or sex or even nudity like I felt about it."
Shocked Eric looked at her. "You humble me. You grow and change right before my eyes sometimes." He leaned over and kissed her. "I will be happy to assist you with this."
"I don't think I can go running through the house naked but we do need to teach our kids like you said. I will feel terrible if I give Erika a complex like I had, I don't want that for her." Sookie sighed.
"Do not worry my bride, I will take the reins on this one." His fangs came down.
"No way mister. We have to get dressed, remember doctors appointment today." She threw the blanket on him and grabbed her robe. "Sorry, I cant start the lessons on nudity today." Giggling she ran up the stairs and to their room.
Eric came in with the blanket wrapped around his waist as she was getting in the shower. He came into the bathroom. "I can join you."
She peeked her head out of the water. "Can you keep your hands and other parts to yourself?" She pointed at gracious plenty.
He nodded. "Yes my love. I can go years without sex." His fangs came down.
"Uh huh. Well we have yet to test that theory. Ok, hurry. I almost done." She opened the door for him to get in with her. He got in behind her and she handed him the soap. "Will you wash my back?"
"Oh I do believe I was told to keep my hands to myself." Her beautiful husband was pouting.
She laughed loudly and turned to look at him. "Eric Northman, are you serious? You cant possibly want sex again!"
His fangs popped down and his lip actually pouted. "I cannot help that I enjoy my wife."
Her eyes went up and down him, gracious plenty was hard as a rock. Sookie laughed and put her hands on his chest and pushed him into the wall, he hissed at her and she giggled. Her hand went to his shaft and began to stroke him. "I really enjoy my husband but we have an appointment and if I let you get out of control we will never make it." She knelt down and took care of her husband. He was yelling her name in no time and when she was done she stood. "Wash my back Mr. Northman, that's the least you can do." She giggled and when she turned Eric slapped her ass, hard. "Hey!"
"Vixen." He laughed and they got through the shower.
They were dressed and heading down the stairs. The kids were in the living room dresses and waiting. Sookie looked at Eric. "Sweetie, we have a doctors appointment."
"Yes but what about after we take them to the park for a little while." Eric smiled.
Sookie looked at him and smiled. "Ok, sounds great. Let me grab a bite to eat then we can go." She wore a dress today, it was in deep purple with black buttons, she had on a black short sweater and flats. Going into the kitchen Sergio had her plate ready for her when she walked in. "Hi Sergio."
"Good morning Mistress. How you this morning?" He smiled brightly.
She smiled back. "Fabulous! Can you warm two True Bloods for Eric please?" He was taking one out of the microwave but he nodded and got another. "I will take one too please."
Sookie was sitting at the table digging into her food and Eric came to sit next to her. His blood was waiting. "I see you have one as well." The cap was off and she had drank about half of it.
"Yes, I heard what the doctor said." She stopped eating and looked at him. "I don't want any other blood but yours. I mean, I will drink this because I have to but I don't know if this does any good."
Eric nodded. "I will bring some Royalty home and see if that will help."
"Ew! No, I will stick with this thanks." She smiled at him.
He leaned over and whispered to her. "Wife, if you need more substantial blood you will have it." Eric grinned.
She looked at him. "Are you still taking Johan to Fangtasia tonight?"
"Yes, will you be alright with it?" He drank the second bottle of blood down.
Sookie took the last bite of food and popped it in her mouth. "No, but I trust your instincts and I will do what you think is best."
He stood and took her hand. "Lets go my gorgeous bride. We will be late if we de not get a move on it."
They took two cars, Mark, Lily, Ted and the kids were in the lead car and Eric, Sookie, Gary and Maggie were in the back. "Do we really need all this security sweetie?" It seemed like over kill to her.
"I have bumped up our security and I believe as our children grow it will only get bigger." Eric looked intently out the front window watching his children's car. She nodded and watched too.
They pulled up to the doctors office and all piled out of the car. Dr. Ludwig was talking to her staff when they came in. She stood and gawked. "Northman, has there been an issue the council is not aware of?" She pointed to the guards.
He rolled his eyes. "No, but where my family is concerned I take no chances." Enough said, the doctor led them to the exam room. Eric turned to the four guards. "Mark, watch my children." Mark nodded and they flanked Lily and the kids.
When they were in the room Eric helped Sookie change and get up on the table. He pulled his chair up to the table, took her hand and smiled up at her. "Thanks sweetie." She blew her breath out and waited.
"Ok, Sookie, scoot down for me." The doctor said as she came in the room. She did and the doctor put her feet up. "How are you feeling?"
"Good actually. I have had some pretty intense growing pains but look at me! I look like I am six months pregnant."
"Yes, you do and Gunnar is getting bigger. We will do an ultra sound today and take a look at him. At this rate I believe you will be delivering in less than two months and I say less because of his size now." Sookie heard her put the gloves on and she began her exam. Eric's hand went to hers and he spoke to her quietly telling her how wonderful she was. The snap of the gloves made Sookie begin to breathe normally again. "He is doing well I see, you are too. I am thrilled with your dedication to take better care of yourself Sookie. It has made this pregnancy easier on you, keep it up especially for future pregnancies." She stood and got on her stool to reach Sookie's belly. Her hands were over the belly and the magic could be felt.
"Gunnar is doing well then?" Eric asked smiling at the doctors last comment. He heard the plural.
"He is, now can you sense him today, Fae? I cannot wait to meet this child. He is very magical." She got down and the nurse got the equipment ready for the doctor to use. Eric pulled her gown up and Sookie's belly was showing. He put his hand on her stomach and kissed her cheek, smiling. "You are a good father Eric. Your children are delightful and I am glad you are a hands on father. The prophets chose well." She actually smiled.
"Thank you." Eric watched as the doctor put the gel on Sookie's growing belly, turn on the machine and on the screen came the image of his child. He grinned like crazy. "My son." He looked at Sookie and he his eyes welled.
"Oh, look Eric, he is awake and looking at us." Sookie touched her belly. "Hey Gunnar."
The image was crystal clear. He was the child each had seen in their dreams. The birth mark could be seen clear as day on his wrist. "Look, he has his family mark."
Sookie smiled. "Yep, that's our baby!"
The doctor printed the pictures and handed them to Eric. He looked at them then looked up at the doctor. "I plan to take Johan to Fangtasia with me tonight for a live donor."
She nodded. "The twins will not be far behind. Their need for blood is growing is it not?" He told her yes. "You are going to teach them all how to feed on humans?" Eric nodded. "It is important but not necessary but as you know vampires will need to know he participates in that part of your world. There will be times for example when as you know war ends in casualties and he will need to be able to feed off his kills like any other vampire."
Sookie sat up on her elbows. "What about his birthday?"
"His powers will be enhanced. That is how it usually is with Fae children, they advance sooner than human children. They come into their powers around the same time as Johan." The doctor got off the stool and pointed to her belly. "Keep doing what you are doing. Get ready for this one, he will be a handful and here sooner than later." She left them to get dressed.
"Well, that was painless." Sookie sat up and giggled.
He stood in front of her. "I am pleased Sookie. I do not believe either of us could have taken a risky or difficult pregnancy this time."
She nodded to him. "Thank you for everything. You make it easier on me." He helped her stand and helped her with her clothes. He leaned down and slipped her shoes on her feet.
Giggling she held onto his shoulder. "Pretty soon I wont be able to bend down! Be ready for shoe detail."
Standing he smiled. "I take great pleasure in helping you, I will enjoy touching your stomach that houses my son." His hands went to each side of her belly. "I love you."
"I love you too sweetie." He took her hand and put the pictures of his son in his dress shirt pocket. He lead her to their family and to the car.
Sookie watched the road fly by as they head to Bon Temps to the park. It was sunny and bright out today. Their kids were so excited to go to the park. Sookie wanted the daytime to last forever because when night came she knew what would happen. Eric was taking their son to the bar with him tonight. That Sookie didn't like at all but she knew that she had to trust Eric and let him do what was best for their kids. He leaned into her and kissed her neck. "Lover, what is it?"
Shaking her head she looked up and smiled. "I am fine. I cant wait to get them to the park." He knew she was anxious about something but he wouldn't push her. Sookie looked out the window the rest of the ride. As they pulled up she saw Jason's truck and him leaned up against it. "Eric, what did you do?"
He laughed. "I called that ridiculous brother of yours and told him his niece and nephews were going to the park today. Johan enjoys him for some reason."
Sookie laughed, she could feel through the bond the kids were excited. Jason moved off the truck and walked toward the cars as they pulled up. "Whoa Sook! What's with all the heat?" Jason watched the armed guards get out of the cars.
"Stackhouse, you know your sister and my children are Royalty in our world. No one gets near them as long as I walk this earth." Eric's fangs were down.
Jason chuckled and held his hands up. "Ok, ok! Just don't shoot me."
Mark looked at Jason. "Stackhouse, if it were up to me I would have put you out of your misery years ago." Eric burst out laughing and slapped Mark on the back. Sookie gave them both a dirty look then giggled.
"Uncle Jason!" Gary put Johan on his feet and he ran to his uncle. Jason knelt down and hugged him.
"Hey Jo! Whatcha been up to? Are you excited about tomorrow?"
Johan nodded his blonde head. "Oh, yeah. Mommy said I am having cake and ice cream. Yum."
Eric laughed, his son was something else. "Ok troops. Lets go play." This trip they left the stroller in the car just in case they needed it. "Lets take our walk then we will play." Johan and Jason went to the center of the park to play, Lily, Mark and Ted followed them and Mark stood with his hand on his gun. People stared but when he looked at them directly they scattered. Sookie giggled as she and Eric walked hand and hand with their kids walking in front of them. Gary and Maggie were close behind.
"You picked a nice day to bring them out here Eric." She squeezed his hand.
"I wanted to get a day in before your unable to come out for awhile." He pulled her into his arms and put his hand on her belly. "My son is getting bigger every day." They walked the parameter of the park and as the came around Sookie looked at the stone memorial for Gran. She blinked a couple times not sure she saw what she thought she saw.
Sookie pulled away and walked to the stone, Gary close behind her. There had been an addition to her kids names, Gunnar's name was there. "Eric?" She turned to look at him.
"I thought it would only be fair to add him. We have room for all twelve of our children." He winked at her and she began to cry. "No, Sookie. I did not do that to make you cry."
"I know but you are so sweet. What did I do to deserve you?" Gary handed her some Kleenex he seemed to keep in stock in his pocket now and Sookie turned to thank him.
"Mommy are you crying?" Johan came to stand beside her. Jason and Lily were right behind him.
"Yeah Sook. Don't start that blubbering. You will ruin the day for me and the kids with all that cryin'." Jason whined. Eric chuckled.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to ruin your day Jason Stackhouse!" She stomped her foot.
"Stackhouse, I suggest you go back to playing with Johan before she takes you out." Mark put his hand on Jason shoulder. Jason took Johan and they went back to play.
Eric grabbed Sookie's hand. "Come on my wife, lets go play with our kids on the swing."
They played for a couple hours, the kids were having a blast. Like in a movie Erika began to run like a dart and as she got her feet under her she made it as far as the concrete before she fell and Eric was behind her picking her up before her arms hit the ground. Sookie watched it as it was slow motion, the guards were behind Eric and he picked her up, her knee was bleeding and Eric's fangs were down. Sookie saw her oldest son rush to his sister at vampire speed as Eric was looking his daughter over to make sure she was hurt no where else. There was a big gash on her knee and Sookie heard Eric growl. Eric knelt down, putting Erika on his knee and Johan began to lick his sisters knee. The guards flanked around so the humans didn't see what was happening. Sookie looked over to Enar, he was hissing and his fangs were down, he was gone in a flash and in the middle of the group of her family.
"Damn, sis, what the hell happened?" Jason looked at the group across the park.
Sookie shook her head. "Erika fell."
"Is Johan licking her cut?" Jason asked confused.
Sookie looked at her brother. "Yes Jason. My kids are vampires." He just watched the commotion.
Eric and the guards brought the kids back. Johan's eyes were glassy and his fangs were down, all of their fangs were down still. Eric saw Sookie's look on her face and remembered they were in a human park. Eric stopped and knelt down. "Fangs up my children." All of their fangs went up and Sookie could only shake her head. Eric was still holding Erika.
"Lets see baby." Sookie stepped forward to look at her daughters leg and it was all healed. Sookie kissed the spot where the gash was but now gone.
"All better mommy." Erika smiled.
"That was a bit risky Eric." Sookie looked at her husband.
"Yes, well my children are vampires. Humans need to recognize that." Eric stood straight and proud.
"Ok, I gotta get back to work." Jason hugged and kissed the kids then Sookie. "See you tomorrow sis." With that he was gone.
Eric laughed. "I think we freaked your brother out my love." They were heading toward the cars.
"You freaked me out, I can imagine what Jason is thinking." She giggled. Eric and the guards had the kids and Lily in the car.
Andy Bellfleur pulled up and got out of the car. "Sookie, what the hell is going on here?" He walked briskly to the side of the car.
Sookie looked at him. "What do you mean and you better watch your mouth around my kids Andy Bellfleur."
He looked thoroughly chastised. "Sorry." He looked around. "I got a call there was something weird going on out here, some vampire feeding off a kid."
Sookie laughed and Eric growled. She turned to look up at her husband and stood in front of him. "No, our daughter fell, her brother licked her cut closed."
He made a scrunched up face and looked them both up and down. "And you let that happen?"
Eric put his hands in his pockets, this was going to be good. Sookie took two steps forward, Gary came to stand next to her. "Andy, my kids are vampires! They see blood, they feed off blood you idiot. These small minded fools out here did not see a vampire feeding off a kid."
Andy put his hands up. "Now Sookie, there aint no need to get upset."
"Yes there is. You come out here and accuse my family of doing something wrong. My family are vampires Andy and I think coming from the family you came from you should be more tolerant of people." She turned, took Eric's hand and advanced on the waiting cars.
"I didn't mean to make you mad Sookie." He called to her.
She turned around and shot him a dirty look. "Use your head next time, save us all the trouble."
Eric tried hard not to laugh, he pulled her close when they got in the car. "My love, you are definitely a force to be reckoned with." His laughter began.
"Oh, those people!" She didn't want to get herself all upset about it but that bigoted man made her so mad. "I should have used my powers on him." Eric laughed harder. He leaned in and talked dirty into her ear the entire rise. Her feistiness turned him on.
Driving to the house they followed closely to the car that contained the kids. Eric kept his eyes on the car the entire ride. When they got home Lily helped Sookie take the kids to have heir lunch. Eric stopped her before she went into the dining room. "I have things to take care of. I will be back later to pick up my son to take to Fangtasia."
Sookie looked at her children and then back to her husband. "Ok, just be careful." She really wanted to scream but she kept her wits about her.
Eric pulled her into his arms. "I will not let anything happen to our son Sookie. You know this. Now, eat your lunch, drink your blood and get a nap in before I come home."
Sookie rolled her eyes and told him goodbye. She left him in the foyer and went to the living room. Lily had the kids set up with their food, all three of the kids had sippie cups of blood in front of them. She stood blinking. Lily looked at her. "Sookie? Are you alright?" Lily walked to where Sookie was standing.
"Yes, I am fine." She smiled slightly and sat down in her chair next to Johan. The kids were talking back and forth, Sookie barely heard a word they said.
Amelia came in the room with a smiling Adam. "Hey Sook." She stopped in her tracks. "What's wrong?"
Sookie just shook her head. "Nothing."
Amelia narrowed her eyes. "Yes, there is. I can tell you are upset. Spill it." Amelia sat down to eat lunch with the rest of them.
"My kids are all drinking blood. I mean I knew they were part vampires, don't get me wrong, they were just enhanced Fae kids, now they are vampire kids with magic. Look at them." Sookie looked around the table to her children.
Amelia looked at Sookie then to the kids. She was confused. "Um, yeah, they have always been vampire kids Sookie. What's going on?"
"I cant explain it. I could handle the flying or the other stuff but now they are drinking blood. Eric is old enough to handle it, my kids are not. What if someone tries to hurt them?" Sookie looked angry.
"You are getting way ahead of yourself. All the kids will learn Sookie, from Johan to Adam. Eric and Alcide will protect and teach the kids the right and wrong ways to live their lives." Amelia smiled at Adam who was making all kinds of racket.
"I know but I guess it just hit me. Eric is taking Johan to Fangtasia tonight and I am not ready. I know I should be, I have had three years to get to this point, I'm just not. Erika fell today, scrapped her knee and Johan rushed to her in a blur to lick her wound." She stood up and took her plate to the kitchen.
Amelia watched her friend leave, she knew how upset she was about everything that was going on with her kids. One things she knew about Sookie, she would come around, give her time and space, she would figure it out. Sookie walked back in. "Why don't we grab the laptops and the kids and we can go sit outside and get some work done?"
Sookie looked like she was going to object but then she sighed. "Ok. It is probably better I keep my mind occupied." Heading toward the office she went and got her computer and met Amelia, Lily and all the kids outside. Amelia had a list of items she needed Sookie to get through so she kept her busy for about two hours before the kids started to fuss.
Amelia turned to Sookie. "I think I am going to take Adam home, let you get some sleep. You look like you could use it too." She put her things in her bag, picked up Adam who was laying on a blanket next to her, his toys and saw Sookie's expression. "Stop that Sookie. Eric isn't taking him off to the middle of nowhere. They will be home tonight. Wouldn't you rather Eric teach him then him struggle on his own like new vampires does?"
Turning to look at her son playing with his sister Sookie spoke to her friend. "My head tells me to be reasonable but my heart doesn't want to be."
"Do you regret having kids with him Sookie?" Amelia asked her flat out.
"No! Of course not." Her eyes were full of anger.
Amelia adjusted Adam on her shoulder. "Ok, think of it like this. You marry a guy that has asthma, it is pretty likely your child will inherit that right?" Sookie nodded at her friend. "Your child might not be able to run and play like other kids. It is the same premise with our kids Sookie. Instead of having a disability like you think you were raised to believe our kids have gifts, really great gifts. If we teach them to be embarrassed or ashamed of those gifts like you were what kind of parents would we be?"
Sookie sat on the chair. "Oh, God Amelia. I am like every person who I knew in Bon Temps. I am being a hypocrite. I talk about loving my kids and want them happy but I am doing what those people did to me."
Amelia giggled. "No your not Sookie. You are just worried that once your kids come into their powers, all of them, including the ones from Eric they will be different and people will think of them the way people did you. You and Eric are great parents, you wont let your kids grow up thinking they are freaks like you were lead to believe."
Tears welled in Sookie's eyes. "Your right. I am projecting my insecurities about my telepathic abilities on my kids. I love Eric for his differences, that is why I went out with him from the beginning. What he has given our kids is a miracle." She stood up and wiped her eyes. "What would I do without you?" She walked to Amelia and hugged her.
"You would have figured it out Sook. That's what you do. Take those babies in the house and put them down for a nap. I will see you tomorrow ok?" Amelia picked Adam's arm up to wave to Sookie. "Say bye bye!" Adam grinned and nuzzled against his mothers chest. "Bye Sook." Amelia left Sookie in the yard with her kids.
"Ok troops. Nap time!" She and Lily took the kids up to lay them down. When everyone was asleep Sookie went to the bedroom to lay down. Before she did the phone rang. Eric. "Hi sweetie."
"Sookie is everything alright?" He sounded concerned.
She smiled. "Yes, everything is fine."
'No, I can feel you Sookie. You are upset, what is it?" She could feel his anxiety.
"I worked it out, I had a nice long talk with Amelia. I am ok now." Sitting on the side of the bed she took her shoes off.
"I do not like this feeling Sookie, like you are distraught about something. You should have talked to me about it. I am here for you my love. I will always listen if you need to talk something through." He sounded sad and she could tell through the bond she had hurt his feelings.
She would just come clean now. "You know I was having a hard time about Johan, I just needed to wrap my head around it Eric. That is what she and I talked about."
"Are you still upset with me because I am taking him to Fangtasia?" He asked quietly.
"No! I realized something. You are a good father, you know what is best about all this Eric. I know that and I let my emotions get in the way. I am glad you are going to be there to help our kids Eric. They need you." She pulled off her t-shirt.
Eric felt better. "Do you need me to come home lover?"
"Get to work husband. Keep this up and I will have to go back to work." She chuckled and he did too.
"I love you Sookie."
"I love you too my handsome husband. Hurry home. I miss you." She pushed the end button on her phone, crawled into the bed and fell asleep.
Sookie could feel a hand against her face. Enar. "Mommy."
She opened her eyes and he was laying next to her. "Hey baby, lay down next to mommy and lets go back to sleep ok?" Glancing at the clock she had only been laying down about fifteen minutes. Her son smiled and she pulled him next to her to go back to sleep.
Eric walked into the room to find his wife and son snuggled up to each other. Sookie was naked and Enar had his hands around her neck hugging her tight. He smiled, he thought about leaving them to sleep but he knew she would be upset if he took Johan and not told her. Looking at the clock he knew she could sleep another thirty minutes before he left so he quietly left them to go to the office to get some work done.
He pulled out his phone to dial it. "Nigel."
"Hello my King."
"Any luck on the arsonist?" Eric began to check his email.
"They were definitely Fairy. There has not been any traces yet of them. I am not familiar with the Fae Eric. Why would they want to burn down the shifter bar?"
"I believe we need to revisit the issue with Niall and her family do we not?" Eric's fangs came down. He hoped this was over but now they were starting again.
Nigel hissed. "Fucking Fairies! What does that old man want?"
"Keep me posted if you find anything Nigel. Merlotte ok?" Eric knew Sookie would be devastated if he weren't.
Nigel laughed. "Yes, the dog was here today doing work I was told. He seems find."
The two vampires said their goodbyes. Eric wondered what this was about. Why Merlotte's bar? What was the connection to Sookie? Sam had called her that day, did he think he could lure Sookie back to Bon Temps and his good graces by burning down his own bar? That seemed desperate even for the mutt. Who were the Fae that were near the bar that night and why.
Eric felt the panic in Sookie and rushed to her and his son. He burst through the door. Sookie had a light around their son, Niall and Claude were standing in the middle of the room, their own light bright. Sookie had pulled the cover around her and looked mad and terrified at the same time.
"I told you both to leave. Get out of my house!" Sookie was yelling at them. Enar was getting anxious and he sat looking like he would cry any moment.
"Sookie, you need to go with us. We can take you by force." Claude informed her.
"No, you will not!" Eric came up behind them, his sword was drawn.
Niall narrowed his eyes. "This, vampire is none of your business. This is between my blood and myself."
"No! You think you can do what you did and I would still consider you family? You tried to kill my husband and sell me off to the highest bidder! Get out!" She stood and was trying to put her clothes on under the blanket. Eric could feel the vampires and guards coming now.
"You were not supposed to do this Sookie. I told you that the twins were supposed to be the last of your children. You and that vampire insisted." Niall said vampire like it was the dirtiest word he had ever said. "You and that child you are carrying will go to Fairy, it must be rectified."
"Hold on, I am not going anywhere with you. Claude how could you do this to me? How?" Sookie looked at her cousin with the saddest look he had ever seen.
"Sookie I am sorry." Claude looked away.
"No one is taking my wife and child anywhere. I will kill you first Brigant." Eric was wielding his sword now, the sound of it cutting the air made Sookie's skin crawl.
Sookie closed her eyes and began to concentrate as hard as she could. She could here the males in front of her bickering, Claude pulled his sword, he and Eric were staring each other down. Sookie looked to Enar and popped him out of the room to his bed in the nursery. 'Lily, the kids are in the nursery, get Mark and keep them there.'
"Brigant, what are you doing?" Dr. Ludwig popped in.
"Stay out of this." He shot her a wicked look.
Dr. Ludwig walked to stand in front of him. "No, I will not. Sookie is no longer yours Niall. She has crossed over and you know it. When her child bearing years are over she will be one of them and she has already disowned you. That child she carries will not harm you."
"He was not meant to live! She was supposed to lose him as well." Niall looked like a monster in that moment.
Sookie lunged forward. Thalia rushed between Sookie and Niall, Sookie pushed against the ancient vampire. "You killed my daughter! You did that!"
"I will do it to every child you try to bring into the world. The only one who was supposed to live was Enar! The rest were supposed to die and I will make it so!" He lifted his arms as if to cast magic Sookie's way.
Sookie's eyes changed to the deepest darkest blue and began to glow. Her hands came up and she pushed her great grandfather's magic back. He looked at her shocked. Sookie screamed at him. "I never want to set eyes on you again!"
The sound of thunder came through and the wall opened up behind Sookie. Gabriel and Michael stepped through. Niall stepped back two steps and put his hands down. "You called to them Sookie? They wont be able to help you forever."
Michael stepped forward. "Do not threaten my child Brigant. I have been patient where you are concerned. I have thrown your magic to protect my blood. I will not allow you to continue to hurt her."
Eric and the vampires were hissing and ready to kill. Gabriel stepped to Eric. "Viking, we will not let her go. Calm yourself. She will need you." Eric looked into the eyes of the angel and nodded.
"That is how those abominations have continued?" Niall seethed. Claude looked at his grandfather like he had never seen him before.
"What the fuck are you talking about Niall? Those kids are great, they are magical and special!" Claude spat at his grandfather.
"If you come near her again Brigant I will rain all of heaven and hell on you, do you understand? She is ours and you have abandoned her. Go before I decide to do something I will regret." Michael stepped in front of Sookie.
"Not until it is dead." The Fairy Prince pointed to Sookie's belly.
Gabriel moved forward and Michael shook his head. Michael spoke again. "My blood will give birth to this child and others. I recommend you go back to Fairy and seal off your world old man. I have not sent my warriors out in a long time, do not think I will not."
Niall gasped. "This isn't over."
Dr. Ludwig stepped forward. "Yes, it is. Leave her alone. Do not make the mistake of coming back again Niall. The council will be very unhappy about what has happened here today. She is ours now. Go."
Niall popped and Claude walked forward. Eric put his sword out. "Go near my wife Fairy and I will kill you." Eric stood with the sword pointed at Claude's neck.
"I didn't know what he planned Sookie. He asked me to come and talk to you. I didn't know. I am sorry." He popped.
Sookie rushed to Eric and he pulled her in tight hugging her hard to him. Dr. Ludwig cleared her throat. "Lets go down and chat shall we?" Everyone who was standing outside of the room moved to go back to their posts or what they were doing. The angels and the doctor left to go downstairs and Sookie stood in Eric's arms.
"I need to check on the kids." Sookie looked up at Eric and he nodded.
Mark stepped in. "Lily got your message. You freaked her out but she got it. The kids are fine. They are eating as we speak." He smiled and left.
Eric picked Sookie up and rushed her down the stairs to their waiting guests.
Michael stood up looking into the night. He didn't turn around. "I am sorry I did not save my blood. By time I realized what he was up to she was already with Gabriel." He turned to look at Sookie and Eric. Sookie put her hands over her face. "Do not cry my child. It could not be changed."
Eric moved Sookie to sit in the chair and spoke to them, looking at the all. "Niall killed her?" Eric's fangs came down again. "He was responsible for the trouble she had with the twins?"
Dr. Ludwig nodded. "Yes, I notified the council when I figured it out. They told me they took care of it, but when Sookie miscarried your daughter we went after him. He had been trying to get to Gunnar."
Michael smiled. "That is why I have protected him. I have accelerated his growth so he would be strong enough to make it if I could not stop Niall in time."
Sookie spoke. "Why, why did he do this?"
Dr. Ludwig came to stand next to her. "It is was for Enar. He is the child of the prophecy that Niall has waited all these years for. Enar would be the child to give life and fertility back to the Fae. Remember you were told he would straddle both worlds. Niall knew he had enough magic to live for eternity and bring prosperity back to his world."
Eric held Sookie's hand tight. "That is why he and Davis planned to kill me? If I were out of the picture Sookie would be forced to do what they willed her to do and Stan would turn Enar over to Niall."
Dr. Ludwig responded. "Yes."
Sookie wanted to kill Niall. "So its over, right?" She looked at the group.
Gabriel smiled at her. "No my child. As long as you and these children live on this earth it will not be. He is angry, you have turned against your Fae life and chose the life of the vampire." Sookie started to protest and Gabriel put his hand up. "It is meant to be Sookie. You were meant for this life. Niall never accepted it, he may never. You are the Vampire Queen for a reason Sookie, do not doubt that."
"You must be careful. Viking, it is imperative you do not let your guard down. We will threaten, scold and banish him but he will find his way back. Protect my child and your family." Michael looked Eric in the eye.
"Of course, you have my word." Eric stood and the angels were gone.
Dr. Ludwig came to stand before Sookie. "Michael wants this child born sooner than later. Gunnar is an important piece of the puzzle. Rest and be prepared." She vanished.
Sookie stared at where the creatures just were standing. She didn't know whether to cry or curse. "I swear if I ever lay eyes on him again I will kill him."
Eric put his hands out in front of her to take his. "I second that. I would have killed him but I was concerned her would take you before I could."
Looking up at her husband she felt the wound that was the daughter they lost open slightly. "He took our daughter Eric. I will never forgive him."
"Yes, I believe I feel the same." He put his hands on her belly. "Michael said to be prepared. I think we will be meeting our son sooner than later."
She rolled her eyes. "I know Eric. Look at my belly!" He chuckled. Her belly was bigger now than it was when he saw her earlier. "Ok, enough of this. Go get your son, you need to go to Fangtasia."
Eric shook his head no. "I will not do this tonight. Another night perhaps."
"No! Go get Johan and take him to work with you. We can't put our lives on hold Eric, our kids are too important to this world. You heard them." She pointed her thumb toward where the creatures had just been standing.
He smiled at her. "You are incredible." He kissed her on the temple and took off at vampire speed to get his son.
She sat on the couch and rubbed her belly. Half of her was crushed, Niall wasn't the family she thought he was. How could he have taken her daughter, tried to take Erika and now Gunnar. She hoped her anger would stay hot enough to remind her of this day forever. Sighing, her focus needed to be on the family she made with Eric. She could hear Johan chatting to his father as they came down the stairs. "Son, say goodbye to mommy so we can go to work."
Johan was so happy, his little face was smiling up at his father. "Mommy, bye. I love you." He leaned forward in his fathers grip to give her a kiss.
Sookie leaned in and took the kiss he offered. "Thank you baby. You be good for daddy ok?"
They said their goodbyes, Sookie watched the SUV leave the driveway to Fangtasia. She turned to go back upstairs. Mark walked out of the living room. "You're a good mom Sookie. You live this crazy like with all these creatures but you do it with patience, love and grace. He knows what those kids need, just like you do. I might not see eye to eye with him on things but where his kids are concerned I would never doubt him."
Sookie smiled. "Thanks Mark. Its nice to hear someone say it out loud what you know but cant make yourself accept. I appreciate it." He smiled and she went back up the stairs.
Lily was coming out of the nursery. "Hey Sookie. The kids are fed and down I am going to hang out until Eric comes home. You go lay down and get some sleep, you look tired. Besides that baby belly of yours is getting bigger by the minute." She smiled at Sookie.
"If you only knew how true it was." She thanked Lily and went to lay down. She was in the bed and asleep in no time.