Chapter 87

Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial weekend. Ok…I am going to submit one more chapter this week. Sorry folks I am going to be crazy busy the rest of the weekend so this is all I can squeeze in!

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WARNING! ADULT CONTENT

The week flew by so quickly and so much was happening around the Northman's. Sookie sat at the kitchen table with part of her family, Eric was missing for the table as he was most mornings this past week. She and her children hadn't seen him except for snippets of time here and there. Sookie sat quietly at her place at the table pushing food around on her plate. "Mommy everything will be fine." Johan spoke to his mother who brought her out of her personal thoughts of doom, she looked up at her son who was getting bigger and continued to look just like his father amazingly.

Looking at her first born child she smiled slightly. "I know sweetie."

"You need to stop worrying Sookie. Eric is fine. If he needed something or if something was wrong you would be the first to know it." Alcide reached across the table and squeezed her hand. "These kids would know it." He leaned closer to speak to her. "I would know it." The Were looked her deep in the eyes to stress his point, Sookie nodded her acknowledgment.

"He is right Sookie. You need to relax and take care of yourself and the baby." Amelia stood to help Allie onto the floor so she could follow her brother. "Why don't you go out back and watch the kids with lessons? Eagle text me a little while ago and he is on his way. He and I have big stuff going on with the kids today." Amelia's eyes got as big as her smile. She was really excited about the progress the kids were making with their magic and the things she was able to harvest in them.

Sookie shook her head as she watched the children begin to leave the table. Lily met them at the doorway to get them outside for the magic lessons. They were all getting so big and independent. "Maybe later." Sookie put on her pretend smile that flashed at the group. She thought about going to the mall to do some shopping.

Erika had returned to the table to stand next to her mother. "Stay home today mommy." Sookie looked down at her daughter who had a big smile on her face. Erika put her hand on her mother's belly where her newest brother was. "Uncle Sam is coming over." Erika let go of her mother and was gone in a flash.

"That little girl is something else." Alcide shook his head concerned. "Knowing the future is a big responsibility for someone that young."

"She will be taught to control it and use it properly." Eagle spoke to the group as he entered the dining room. "Good morning all." Everyone returned his greeting.

Sookie turned in her seat to see him. Pam's handsome man looked great in a pair of expensive jeans, a white long sleeved, well tailored casual shirt and pristine tennis shoes. Sookie looked at him seriously. "You think so?"

He nodded and sat next to Sookie. "Of course she will. Her father has ensured she will have the best teachers to expand her gifts." Trish sat a cup of coffee and a fruit plate in front of Eagle. He thanked her and popped a strawberry in his mouth chewing it completely while the group looked at him. "What?"

"How is it you know that I didn't?" Sookie looked at him curiously.

Alcide laughed and shook his head. "Sookie, that vampire of yours works day and night to make sure you all have anything you need. He even does things for you that you don't even know you need."

Amelia smiled and stood up. "Like me!" She giggled. "I am going out to start the kid's lesson." She looked at Eagle. "Take your time, Enar and I have been working on a little something and I would rather you not see it till we have it mastered." Amelia laughed at herself as she left the room to join the kids outside.

"I got to get to work too." Alcide picked up his coffee cup downing the last drop and stood to leave. "Since Eric is awful busy you call me right away if you need anything Sook. Ok?" He looked at her seriously indicating he meant "anything seriously deadly or dreadful".

She smiled at him and used her best Louisiana accent. "I got ya."

"I like him very much." Eagle said to Sookie between bites of his breakfast.

"I do to. He has been one of my dearest friends since moving here." Sookie smiled to Eagle.

"Hey! I thought I was one of your dearest friends?" Sam said as he walked in the door.

"How is it I never hear the door or anyone coming into my home?" Sookie scuffed. "Especially trouble?" Sookie smirked. "I heard you were coming by today." Sookie smiled sweetly at him.

"Trouble huh?" Sam laughed at his old friend. "Well, how did you know I was coming by? I just thought of it when I got up. I said to myself I should go by and see Sook and the kids." Sam looked at her oddly because he hadn't mentioned it to anyone he was taking the drive to Shreveport.

"Erika." Sookie said and both men nodded understanding. "Want some coffee and breakfast?" Sookie was raised to always offer her guests something to drink or eat. Sam agreed to both allowing Trish to follow suit as she had with Eagle. The three exchanged small talk before Eagle excused himself to join the large group that had assembled outside. Sam ate his breakfast and caught up his friend. "I am glad you came by today Sam. You can see the kids in action. They are getting so good with their magic." Sookie was prouder than proud of her kids.

Sam smiled. "I bet. They have your genes. They will be great at anything they do." Sookie grabbed her side and made a strange sound. "Sook?" Sam jumped out of his chair to kneel next to her before grabbing her hand. "What is it?"

Sookie took a deep breath. "Oh, its fine I think. The baby is just kicking up a storm. He barely let me get any sleep last night." Sookie laughed. "Eat your breakfast."

Looking her up and down before he accepted her assurance and released her. "If you say so." He wasn't so sure because Sookie looked a little pale he thought. "Why don't you go lay down and I will go out and see the kids."

She waved her hand. "Nope, I want to go for a walk this morning I think. The kids are busy and I really just need to clear my head. Want to go with me?"

He nodded and smiled. "Well, if you feel good enough to walk then I suppose you do feel ok." He finished his breakfast and the two of them headed outside for the walk. Sookie stopped to let Gary know she and Sam would be out on the property. It was a beautiful day out, the sun was shining and the temperature was just right. "This place is real pretty Sook. Eric has great taste."

Sookie smiled. "Yes he does and he is always tweaking and building something. The staff just gets bigger and bigger. Not to mention the kids we keep having." That made them both laugh. The two of them caught up on gossip and comings and goings of their home town of Bon Temps as they walked toward the river that ran on the back of the property. It made Sookie smile seeing it every time since it was the place of her and Eric's first date. "I love this place. It's so peaceful." Sookie grabbed her side. "Ow!"

"Sookie!" Sam rushed to support her. "Ok, lets get you back to the house, now!"

"Hold on!" She grabbed Sam's arm to help keep her steady. "Oh! Oh! Oh!" Her hands went to her belly. "I need to sit for a second." Sam looked desperately for some place for her to sit and spotted a big rock a few steps away. He helped her to the rock and slowly sat her down. She was breathing heavy now. "This baby has been so good but today he is just being difficult." Sookie was talking through her teeth, the pain was increasing.

Sam grabbed his phone. "Ok, I am calling the house." He dialed the number and Sookie was trying to stop him but he didn't listen to her. Mark answered the line. Sam updated him and snapped his phone shut. "Listen Sookie, we need to get you back to the house. The guards are coming." Sam put his arms under her and picked her up before she started to protest. "Stop because you aren't going to win this one." Sam was dead serious as he spoke to her. As he walked quickly back to the house with Sookie in his arms he could hear the noise of the guards rushing toward them.

A dozen guards headed their direction. Sookie saw them coming toward them and rolled her eyes. "Seriously?" Sookie panted. "I am fine! Put me down Sam Merlotte!" Sookie was wiggling to get down.

Gary was at them first. "I can take her Mr. Merlotte." Gary reached under Sookie and took her from Sam's arms. It was then the water began to drip under her. Gary looked at Sookie and she moaned.

"Crap!" Sookie grabbed her stomach. "This baby is coming now! Mark, please call Eric and the Doctor!" The last part Sookie almost wailed to Mark. "Oh, geeeeeeeezzzzzzzz!" The group rushed back to the house as Sookie's pain became more and more intense.

Mark was quickly making calls and barking orders. They were in the house and the little supe doctor stood in the foyer. "Take her upstairs." The entire group rushed up the stairs and every being in the house was joining in the commotion. When Gary placed Sookie on the bed the doctor looked to Mark. "Get everyone out of here until I see what her condition is." Sookie insisted Sam and Mark stay.

Mark did as he was told but stood at the doorway. Sookie was panting and crying out. "Mark, where is Eric?" Sookie asked him, he had tried Eric's phone several times and it had gone to voicemail.

"I have tried to reach him Sookie. His phone is off." Mark would let him have it when he saw him. "I will keep trying." He dialed again only to get voicemail, he left another message.

The doctor examined her patient. "Ok, you are ready little one. We are having a baby now. Let's get you ready." Things happened so quickly. Sookie was changed quickly then the staff and family were in and out helping to bring the doctor what she needed. Amelia pulled a chair up to the bed to sit and hold Sookie's hand.

Sam stood back looking at his friend. She looked like she was in pain but she looked braver then he had ever seen her. "Sook, what can I do?"

She looked up at him. "Will you fill in for my missing husband?" Sookie almost choked the words out. Sam smiled and sat on the side of the bed taking her hand and leaned into whisper something to her. Sookie smiled and reached up to kiss his cheek. Leaning back on the pillow she moaned and let the contraction do its job.

The doctor worked quickly, Sookie was draped and the supe doctor began giving orders on what Sookie needed to do. "Push now little one. We are having a birthday today. Push Sookie."

Amelia sat on one side holding her friend up and Sam was on the other side. Sam spoke to her firmly. "Now Sook, push!" His arms supported her back as she leaned up and into the contractions. The doctor wanted another push. "You can do better than that Sookie, PUSH!" Sam leaned into her ear. "You got this Sook, you are doing great honey." Sam smiled and saw his friend's determination to bring her son into the world.

After several moments the doctor spoke. "I see his head now. One big one for me Sookie." The doctor heard the loud boom coming from downstairs. She knew the Viking was on his way up the stairs and she grinned. "Let's show your husband his new son." Sookie pushed one last time, screamed with the contraction as her son was making his debut. Eric nearly ripped the door off the hinges as he flew toward them.

"My love!" He was beside her and kissing her. "I am so sorry my angel!" Eric was panicked.

"Viking!" The doctor ordered. "Pull yourself together and get off that girl." Eric stopped and turned to look at the doctor. "Come and see your child." The doctor held up the newest edition to the Northman clan. "You have a new son, of course." She smiled and stood up to hand the baby to his father.

Sam was laughing. "You did great Sook! You have a new son!" He leaned in to kiss her face.

Sookie's tears were coming quickly now, she was overwhelmed. "Oh, Sam, thank you." She didn't know how to tell him how much she loved him and how grateful she was for him being there for her when Eric couldn't be. Her eyes moved to her husband and her newest son. "Can I see him sweetie?" Eric turned and smiled to her before moving to sit next to her. Sam helped sit her up and she thanked him. Placing their new son in his mothers arms Eric turned to help the doctor get things in order. Sookie looked down on her new son. He was beautiful, a slight pink color of course and his little eyes opened slightly to look at his mother. "Hi there, I have been waiting to meet you little man." Sookie pulled him up to her so that she could kiss his forehead. "Aren't you beautiful?"

Eric returned to his wife's side. "Well my darling, what have you decided to name our newest son?" Sookie had surprised Eric each time with some special name that meant so much to Eric and this time he was clueless on what his beautiful bride would name their newest child. Eric looked at her curiously.

Grinning she looked at her husband and then to her friend who sat next to her gazing at her and the baby. Amelia stood behind Eric looking over his shoulder to see the baby. Both Mark and the Doctor stopped to look over at Sookie and her son. "Let me introduce to you all, Samuel Northman. We will call him Sammy." She looked at her husband for approval before he nodded to her and smiled big because he liked it.

Sam put his head down and felt the heat come to his eyes. "I can't let you do that Sookie. He is your son, I don't deserve it." The feeling of regret of the past came billowing back to him.

Sookie moved her son to Sam to hand him to her friend. "You are my oldest and dearest friend. You might have made some mistakes but I still love you Sam. You didn't blink an eye to help me bring my son into the world today. Eric and I owe you much more than this."

Eric stood up. "Please allow my wife to name our son after you. It means a lot to her to do this." Eric's voice was full of emotion and sincerity.

Sam stood up and took the little boy Sookie named after him. He looked at the little boy who had his fist in his mouth. Laughing Sam looked down to Sookie. "I think Sammy is hungry Sook." Sam kissed the little boy on the cheek then he handed the baby back to his mother. After a little while Sam took his leave to allow the family some private time with the newest edition to the family. On the ride back to his home town he thought long and hard about his relationship with Sookie. He knew deep down she was brought into his life for a purpose. For a long time he never knew what that purpose was but now he thought he had figured it out. She proved to him that this world he was born into that you could carve just a little bit of joy out for yourself. You could let others in and know that they would be there for you. She also had shown him you could make a family. It might be a unique type of family but you could be happy in this crazy life they lived. Sookie was proof of that and Sam thought it high time that he take advantage of the lesson she had been trying to teach him. Sam smiled the remainder of the ride home.