Chapter 86

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WARNING: ADULT CONTENT

"We could have handled this differently my love. There really is no need for you to go to Bon Temps personally, especially in your condition." Eric's voice was flat and less than pleased about the current situation.

Sookie sat looking out on to the scenery as the large black SUV flew down the highway full of guards, herself and her husband. She wasn't sure she wanted to return to Merlotte's but part of her knew she had to go, personally, but she wanted to see Sam. Sookie's faced turned to her husband and her eyes scanned his handsome face. "Eric, I am fine. Please stop treating me like a delicate tea cup. I am a supe and perfectly capable of knowing if I can or cannot do something. She turned her face back to the window to continue looking out the window. Mark looked at Eric from the mirror and shook his head indicating Eric just didn't know when to quit. Eric wanted to growl and rip Mark's head off.

Collecting himself Eric adjusted in the seat. "I am aware of your supernatural genetics sweetheart. I was just trying to point out I am handling this issue with the vampires and Merlotte." Eric didn't get to finish his thought.

Sookie's turned to her husband again but this time expression changed to one of great emotions. "He called me Eric. If it was anyone else I would have done what I could to fix it and even though he and I don't see eye to eye anymore, he used to be my friend." Her eyes looked almost sad for a moment. "He asked me to help him Eric." Sookie's voice was almost a whisper.

Eric nodded and let the subject go. They would be upon the bar where Sookie had worked for years before moving to Shreveport. He also knew that even though the relationship his wife had with the shape shifter bar owner now was almost non-existent Eric knew his wife still held a special place in her heart for Sam Merlotte. Eric sat up in the seat to address the guards. "Pull close to the door. I want to be able to leave quickly if necessary". The dirt road leading to the parking lot was getting close. Mark nodded his head to Eric understanding exactly what he meant and Mark touched his headset to let the trailing guards in the other cars to do the same.

Starring out the window as they made the turn into the parking lot Sookie felt a ping of something. What was it, longing, sadness, anger or maybe bitterness? Taking a deep breath she closed her eyes to compose herself and her hands began to lightly rub the baby bump she knew would only be there a short time longer. The feeling of composure and courage came to her. She could feel her son building the emotions up for his mother and Sookie slightly smiled to her self then spoke to her son telepathically, or least she hoped he heard her. "You are so much like your daddy, little one." She felt the slight kick on her side knowing her son had heard her. Mark interrupted the moment with her son, "Sookie, we are here." Sookie hadn't even realized the cars had stopped or that Mark was standing with the door open for her. Looking around she smiled at Mark and took his extended hand to help her out. "Careful now, the grounds a bit soggy from the rain we've been having." Mark helped her out of the car and Eric joined her for the walk into Merlotte's.

Merlotte's looked as it always had and Sam stood behind the bar pouring a beer for a customer. Sookie scanned the area as they walked in, checking for other supes and for any possible danger she could ward off. Not feeling anything out of the ordinary she held Eric's hand as they took the short walk to the bar. The feelings of curious eyes were on her, the customer who she had known most of her life taking a closing look at her and the small group she was flanked with today. Sam slowly looked up from the task he was performing then stood up tall and defensively. Sam's blue eyes met Eric's challenging eyes as he too scanned the group behind Sookie and Eric before placing his gaze to Sookie. "Hey Sook, I didn't mean for ya to make a trip here. I am sorry you came all this way." Sam looked at her apologetically before looking her up and down.

Eric spoke first. "Is there somewhere private we may speak Merlotte?" Eric's eyes were indicating to Sam the business needed a private audience, not the townsfolk of Bon Temps. Sam nodded and called Holly over to run the bar. Sookie and Holly exchanged hellos before Eric, Mark and Sookie followed Sam into the back where his office was located leaving the other guards standing in the bar area. Inside the office Sam indicated for Sookie to sit and Eric stood behind her placing his hands on her shoulders gently to reassure her. "I did not see the immediacy of this visit but Sookie needed to see you and address the situation here you are having here." Eric's voice was full of contempt for this whole situation.

Sookie sent a flash of compassion to Eric to let him know again she needed to do this. He sent her back love and pride. Sookie's eyes met Sam's. "I was worried Sam. I know you and I are not in the same place any more but you used to be my friend.

Sam looked down at his hands that were in his lap. "I hate this Sook. I guess I need to apologize to you." He looked up to look at Sookie, her belly where the newest Northman was growing, then up again to Eric. "And you too Eric. You have done nothing but try to give her a good life and I have been a bastard." He shook his head and ran his hand through his hair . "I was just afraid for you Sook. This world is not kind by any means.

Smiling Sookie moved her hand to hold one of Eric's on her shoulder. "Sam, I appreciate your apology. But I didn't come here for that, I came because I wanted you to know I care enough to do what is right and I wouldn't abandon you just because of bad feelings between us. Eric squeezed her hand to reinforce his support to her.

Standing up and walking around the desk he sat in front of her and smiled back. "I know you wouldn't Sook. You are the kindest person I know." Sam looked to Eric. "Any leads on what's been happening 'round here?"

Eric released his wife's hand and she turned to look up at him. She was just as curious as Sam was since Eric had not informed her on what was happening in her home town. "Yes. Bill contacted me last night and we believe we have located the nest of those who have been here draining your patrons. It will be dealt with this evening. Eric's voice dripped with venom and Sookie could feel Eric's adrenaline accelerate.

Relieved and very much assured it would be handled Sam stood up and walked to stand next to Eric. "I appreciate your helping with this Northman. There is no reason you had to do it but I am still grateful you are taking care of it." Eric nodded his response back to Sam before Sam turned to look down to Sookie. "I suppose congratulations are in order I see." Merlotte's face eased and his face got a genuine smile on it. "Boy or girl?" Eric shook his head and Mark snickered from behind the group. Sam looked at everyone curious because he didn't get the joke.

Sookie smiled back at her Sam. "Thank you Sam." She adjusted herself so she could stand up, Eric moved to help her out of the chair and she thanked her husband before addressing Sam again. "It seems there will be many Northman boys. I can tell you this one is definitely a boy. Sookie grinned. "He will be making his debut soon".

"Wow! That's great Sook!" Sam laughed. "Another boy, you two are going to have enough for your own football team you keep this up." That comment made everyone laugh at the same time.

"That's the plan. Eric said with a bit of humor in his voice before he leaned into his wife to speak to her in her ear. Eric straightened to speak to Sam. "Merlotte I hope you will take my wife up on any and all offers she makes to you." Eric turned to leave. "I will be in touch. Eric and Mark both exited the office leaving Sookie and Sam alone. Sookie stood smiling, Sam didn't know what Eric meant and looked at Sookie oddly.

"He means if I ask you to come over for dinner or such you will." Sookie laughed as she moved closer to Sam. "I miss you Sam. It will take some time for my heart to heal from the hurt you caused it but you used to be my friend Sam.

Sam leaned over and took Sookie's hand. "I really am sorry Sook. I thought if I kicked and fussed enough you would see what the supe world was like and you would change your mind. He makes you happy doesn't he? Sincerity in his voice Sam really wanted to know the answer.

Giggling Sookie squeezed his hand. "Of course he does." She shook her head and smiled. "Does he try my nerves and drive me crazy? He sure does sometimes. He is demanding, overbearing and a pain in the butt. Sam and Sookie both laughed before Sookie's face got serious and she looked Sam straight in the eye. "He is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me and I know in my heart he would lay his life down right this minute if it meant saving my life. Eric is the love of my life Sam." Sookie needed to finalize this with Sam. There couldn't be any middle ground about this anymore as far as she was concerned. Sam either got it or she needed to let him go for good.

The grip Sam had on her tightened. "I think I understand now Sook. I am so sorry. I am sorry I let my stupidity get in the way of being your friend. Will you ever forgive me?" Sam looked at her pitifully.

"Only if you promise to come to dinner and see the kids, Johan would love to see you! Sookie smiled brightly before moving to hug Sam. She pulled back and looked at him in the eyes. "He is my husband Sam. You need to respect that or I can't forgive you.

"I will, I promise. Sam's voice was sincere and Sookie hugged him again. "You get now. You shouldn't be on your feet for a long time with that baby almost coming."

Sookie huffed and pulled back. "Not you too Sam!" Giggling she turned to leave."I will call you about dinner." Opening the door she looked at Sam. "Bye Sam." Sam said goodbye and Sookie joined the group that was standing at the entrance of the hallway which had made most of the patrons of Merlotte's very nervous. She took her husbands hand and stood on her tip toes to kiss him quickly. "Thank you. Eric smiled down on his wife and guided the group to the waiting cars to head home.