A/N: New chapter and the story is finally progressing. As always these characters are not mine I just pull them out and play with them for a while. Enjoy x

Chapter 8

It has been 3 months since I met Eric, a very interesting 3 months. Our personal relationship hasn't progressed at all since out first meeting. There has been a lot of flirting and almost moments of gratification but it never developed into anything more. I did start developing feelings for him on some level. I liked being near him, he made me laugh and treated me like a lady which is more than I can say for people in my own town. Working for him wasn't bad either. As I suspected he paid better than I expected I actually had to convince him to lower the rate. I didn't want it to look like I was using him or I was being paid for other reasons.

I really enjoyed my new job, it allowed me to relax during the day, get all the housework done and I still have time to read. Come nightfall I would make my way to Fangtasia to sit with Eric in his private booth and listen in on his employees and customers. At first it was overwhelming, all their thoughts were about sex and other more personal fantasies, after a while it came easier to sift through their thoughts and find the people who didn't belong here. On more than one occasion I have found groups of under age young women in the bar and even a few drainers. The more I practices reading minds the easier it became; I was able to delve into their thoughts effortlessly. Over the last few weeks with my mindreading has developed further, I can actually peel through the layers into their subconscious thoughts, I can read and seek out every hidden thought or fantasy. This has become a favourite game of mine and Eric's, we guess their deepest hidden fantasy and I will check to see how close we were. It produces some interesting results.

I have really enjoyed the last few weeks getting to know Eric better; even Pam has become a sort of friend to me in her own special way. On more than one occasion I had to subject myself to a cool shower but this was a bad idea. It just brings the memories of Eric's long cool fingers back and I have to turn up the heat. It's safe to say that I am still attracted to him, he is a hilarious but smart man and I enjoy his company greatly.

The sun has just set outside and almost immediately I received a text from Eric. He brought me this phone when I first started working for him insisting that he needed a way to contact me. "Come to Fangtasia ASAP. I need your help, we have important matters to discuss" It must be really important as Eric has never ordered me to come see him. Getting dressed quickly I made my way to Fangtasia.

Arriving at Fangtasia the first thing I noticed was that it was closed I found it unusual as it was never shut. I hopped out of my car and walked inside. As soon as I stepped a foot in the door Eric picked me up and whisked me to his office, he placed me on the couch and sat across from me. I looked up at his face and I was shocked, he looked so worried and so heartbroken, I didn't know what to do so I reached up, put my arms around him and gave him a hug along with a kiss on his cheek. "Thanks Sookie" He said, his voice was deflated.

"Hey, it's alright. Why don't you let me know what's going on?"I detached myself from his lap and sat back on the couch across from him. Eric's face was now like stone, no emotion showing. "Sookie I need your help. I just received a call from Dallas and they informed me my maker is missing, we are all fearing that he has been kidnapped" Well this is a pickle I thought, Eric is over 1000 years old and his maker has been kidnapped. What does this say for the other younger vampires if someone older can be taken? Eric continued talking so I listened in carefully "Their main suspect are the FOTS, they are guessing that they have taken him back to their church and he is being held against his will. I need you to accompany me there and help me with your skill to see if we can find out anything, we need to rescue him if he is being held captive. Please Sookie; can you go with me to Dallas?"

"Of course I'll go with you Eric, I can see this has you worried and I will do anything I can to help you find your maker. When do we leave?" Eric jumped up and gave me a sad smile.

"Now, I have already called the airport and a plane will be ready to leave as soon as we get there, Pam has clothes packed for you so there is no reason for you to go back home and get anything. Thanks Sookie."

"Um should I be worried about the clothes Pam packed and how did she get them from my house?"I have no clue what type of clothes Pam would pack for me, it's not like I had many choices in my closet.

"Sookie she didn't get them from your house she brought them and to your previous question you should only not be too worried. I told Pam not to stray too far from your style"

"Thanks Eric but I'm not sure how I feel about y'all buying me clothes. It's not something anyone has ever really done for me, but I won't complain, if it gets up to Dallas quicker then I'm all for it. I guess I'm ready to go" I didn't want to seem ungrateful, but I am not used to having someone buy clothing for me. All I wanted to do was help Eric find his maker.

Eric, Pam and I all hopped into Pam's minivan and we drove to the airport to board our flight. Pam's driving was horrible, yes she stayed in between the lines, but she drove like a bat out of hell, we reached the airport in record time, I am amazed that the minivan could go that fast. Because of the time we left and because of Pam's driving Eric and Pam didn't need a travel coffin as it will still be night by the time we arrive. We all boarded the plane and made our way to Dallas off to find Eric's maker.

A/N: I hope you all enjoyed it. The next chapter should be up in a day or 2. Please review and let me know what you think. I hope you are all still enjoying the story :)