Hello Readers! I'm back. I decided not to let the Debbie Downers get me down. I am going to finish this story. If you don't like how I write, don't read it. Simple. I do not own these characters, Just playing with them. Enjoy!

Chapter 6.

After Eric and Pam left Sookie's, He took Pam and laid her in her bed and turned on the night light. He went to his room and laid down trying to figure out where in the world to take Sookie. He could do the whole over the top thing. But he didn't think Sookie would like that. So he tossed and turned till he had the perfect plan. He decided to send her a text and see when she was available.

Eric: Hey, u still up?

Sookie: Yes.

Eric: Sorry I couldn't wait, when do u want to go on our date?

Sookie: Anytime is fine with me.

Eric: How about tomorrow night?

Sookie: Sounds good. Pam ok?

He had to smile a that. Sookie had known Pam a matter of days and she seemed more interested in her than Nora ever was.

Eric: Pam is asleep, Like we should be.

Sookie: What r u doing up?

Eric: Couldn't sleep.

Sookie: Me either.

Eric: I'll pick you up at 6:30 tomorrow evening. ?

Sookie : Sounds good.

Eric: Now go to sleep so you can stay awake tomorrow night.

Sookie: k. U go to sleep to. Night Eric. J

Eric: Night Sookie. ;)

Eric still didn't go to sleep till about two hours later. He was second guessing himself. What if she didn't like his date? What if.? That run through his mind a hundred times. He finally fell asleep. When he woke, he had to get his plans into action. He had to call Maxine, The babysitter and make sure she could come over. Which she could. He called a catering company to have dinner ready. And he had to calm his nerves down. He was so nervous even Pam noticed.

" Daddy, what is wrong with you?" Pam said as she came into the kitchen.

" Nothing Princess, just trying to get things cleaned up. You remember that Maxine is coming over tonight to watch you, don't you?" Eric said.

" Yes daddy, I remember. You are still acting weird." Pam replied.

Eric really hadn't paid any attention. But he knew he was acting different. It had been forever since he took somebody out. He had dates. But none he cared about messing up as bad as this. Good God he had to do something. He went to Pam's room.

" Princess, do you want to go and help me shop for Sookie some flowers?" Eric said.

" Daddy, you are scared. Don't worry I'll help you. Pam replied with a serious tone. If Eric wouldn't as nervous as he was he would laugh at what she said. But right now , he could use all the help he could get. So off to the flower shop they went. When they pulled up at the flower shop, Pam got out and looked at Eric,

" Come on Daddy" Pam said.

Eric finally shook his head from the daze he was in. He got out.

"Hello, How can I help you today?' the store clerk spoke.

" Yes, we are hunting flowers for a date I have tonight, My daughter is going to help me though" Eric replied.

" Daddy, thses are the ones. They are so pretty." Pam said.

He looked over and she was pointing at white, pink daises. They were pretty. This might work.

" How many of the daises do you have?" Eric asked the clerk.

" I have a couple of dozen, How many do you want?" She replied.

" I'll take all you have." Eric said.

The store clerk was clearly shocked, but she wiped the shocked expression off her face and nodded. She went to work gathering the flowers up and trying to fix them so they wouldn't get damaged.

Eric paid for them, Then him and Pam went to Fallen Star Ranch. Sookie didn't know Corbett was helping Eric with the date. So Eric pulled up to the main house and Knocked on the door. Michelle answered the door.

" Hey Eric, Hello Miss Pam. Come on in. Corbett is waiting for you." Michelle said.

Hello Mrs. Brigant, How are you today? Eric replied.

Hey Mrs. Brigant." Pam responded.

They made their way through the house. And they reached Corbett's office. Michelle told Eric she was taking Pam to see Adele and going to have some cookies.

Eric entered the office. Corbett looked up with a smile. He knew Eric was nervous. He was going to have a good talk with the boy while he helped him. He stood up and stretched his hand out to shake Eric's hand.

" Hello, Mr. Brigant. I hope I have everything. Eric said.

He was so nervous, He hoped he was doing the right thing.

" Hello son, How are you and the little princess doing today?" Corbett spoke.

" We are doing good. Pam said I was acting funny. I'm not even ashamed to tell you, I'm scared out of my mind. I hope Sookie likes what I'm doing." Eric Replied.

" Eric, please call me Corbett. I think we can be on a first name bases since I am helping you. And trust me son, she'll love it. No doubt you are nervous. I remember how I felt when I asked Michelle out the first time. I would have married her by the end of the night if I could. But her daddy would have come after me with a shotgun. So try not to worry as much. Just relax, be yourself." Corbett replied.

" I know I need to relax, I just don't want to mess this up. She's gotta be nervous since she hadn't went out with anybody else. I just want her to enjoy it and get to know her more. I'm afraid she'll compare me to Alcide, and I'll send her running for the hills or something." Eric said.

Corbett had to laugh. He knew this was one of Eric fears. He could put this to rest.

" Eric let walk and talk, That way we can get this done before your date. I've got everything you need on the back of the Gator. So lets load up." Corbett replied.

They went and told the girls they we're leaving and would be back shortly. Corbett started talking as they we're driving down to the waterfall on the back of the property. They had a old one room cabin out there for hunters. But tonight it would be a romantic setting. Eric and Corbett had so much stuff they had to take a small trailer with them. They had made sure for Sookie to be gone till at least 4:30 that afternoon. Jason had come and took her with him to check a couple of colts out. They had to plan this. But Corbett decided that Eric made Sookie happy again. And he would help keep that smile on her face no matter what.

" Eric let me explain about Alcide. Alcide was a good guy. Him and Sookie was good together. But they we're not soul mates. You could tell that by watching them. Sookie is down to earth. She has worked hard all her life. She use to get up every morning and help feed the animals before she went to school. And when she got home, she done her homework and come out and helped us. Any way we needed her. So don't think I raised a spoiled brat. Bu Alcide never had that drivce about him. Sookie could go cicles around him. He never had a job that wasn't in his dad's company. And where Sookie was concerned, he just expected her to do things. He expected supper at certain time, blah, blah, blah. You get the picture. Alcide and I had a couple of rounds about the way he treated her. So just be gentle. And I will have you to know she has done called her mother and grandmother because she is so nervous. You have nothing to worry about." Corbett said and decided to let Eric think on what he said.

They pulled up to the cabin. It had power run to it. So they spent the next couple of hours sitting up Fairy lights every where. Candles on every surface. They fixed a fold out table with a table cloth with candles on it. And then they put the daises every where. They fixed a blanket on the floor with pillows on it. Eric but a bottle of wine in the mini fridge. Everything was set. Corbett turned and looked at Eric in the eye and spoke," Eric I usually don't help my daughters potential suitors. But I know Sookie already cares for you and Pam. Don't hurt her, that's all I ask. And if you keep that smile on her face, I'll help you do anything I can."

" Thank you, and I promise I will not hurt her. I hope this is a start to a new future for all of us. And by the way, I usually don't ask the father of the girl I'm dating to help. But I appreciate it," Eric said.

They both had to laugh at that. So they made their way back to the main house. Eric needed to pick Pam up. And go get ready. But when they got back into the house, Pam was begging to stay with Adele and Michelle. He didn't know what to do,

" Eric , may I have a word with you?" Michelle said.

Eric just nodded his head in agreement. So they went to a different room.

" Eric, I would love to have Pam stay over. And this way if you stay late with Sookie it wont matter. She'll be here and in a bed asleep. And if you happen to stay at Sookie's or at the cabin you both can come to the main house for breakfast." Michelle spoke with a smile.

Eric was shocked. Was Michelle giving him permission to sleep with Sookie. He knew his face was red. He had never had this conversation before. It was awkward. But he knew Michelle meant well.

" Are you sure?" Eric replied.

" Yes, I'm positive. Just bring her some extra clothes and PJ's when you come back by to get the ATV." Michelle replied.

" Ok, sounds good to me. Thank you." Eric replied.

Michelle just nodded her head.

" Go tell Pam bye and go get ready. Don't keep Sookie waiting. Lord knows she so nervous I threatened to call the doctor to give her a nerve pill."

Michelle turned and left, laughing at the expression on Eric's face.

Eric followed her and told Pam he would see her shortly and was thanking everyone again. They told him to leave already.

He went home and and packed Pam a bag and himself one, just in case. He didn't want to do the walk of shame in front of Sookie's parents. He went and took a shower and shaved. He picked out a dark pair of jeans and a light blue shirt. He put on a pair of light brown boots, Sprayed his cologne on and he was ready. He grabbed his portable speaker for his iphone so he could play some bckground music tonight. He went and picked up the take out. He had ordered them both a catfish plate. Corbett said Sookie loved fried catfish. Soo when he got to the main house it was 6:00. He knocked and Pam let him in. She got her bag and took it to the room Adele told her she could use. It was Sookie's old room. It still had her toys in it. Eric went to see Michelle and Corbett in the kitchen before he left.

" Hey Eric, come I made you dessert to take down with you. I made a fresh apple pie. And there is some cool-whip in there to. I think you have everything. Just have fun." Michelle said.

" Thank you, I really do appreciate it. Thank you all for everything you have done. Here is my cell in case Pam needs me. Or if she wants to call and tell me goodnight." Eric said.

"Alright Son, Have fun. Not to much fun. You better get going. You don't want to be late." Corbett said.

With that Eric told them Bye and jumped on the ATV. He put the pie in the back.

He pulled up to Sookie's house and walked up to the door. Here goes. He thought. But just as he was about to knock, the door opened.

Sorry to leave you hanging. But I want to take my time with date. And on a different note, I decided to finish my story here. You all have made me smile with your comments. I'm not going to let a few ruin it for the rest. I will say this again, If you don't like my story, JUST DON'T READ IT. IT'S THAT SIMPLE. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE REVIEWS. KEEP THEM COMING.