Hello everyone. I hope you are enjoying the story so far. I do not own these characters . Just playing with them.
Chapter 9.
Everybody was stuffed from breakfast and Sookie had took Pam to change into some clothes when Corbett asked to talk to Eric. They made their way to the front porch.
" Eric, do I need to have the sex talk with you son?" Corbett said.
Eric's face was done red with embarrassment. He didn't really know what to do.
" No sir, I think I know where babies come from." Eric replied.
Corbett was already laughing. He knew he was embarrassing Eric. But he still wanted to give him a hard time.
" Son, I have no doubt you know where they come from. After all you did make Pam. But we are talking about you having sex with my baby girl. And I need to know what intentions are. I am her father." Corbett said in a stern voice.
Eric was shocked with what Corbett was saying. He thought he made it clear, he was serious about Sookie.
" Um, Um, Mr. B-Brigant, I thought I al- already told you I was serious about Sookie. I would never do any thing to hurt her sir." Eric replied.
That's all it took for Corbett to double over laughing. Eric was confused. He thought he had done something to make Corbett act this way. Adele come to the front porch and looked at the men and knew what was going on.
" Corbett Brigant, Leave this boy alone. You are scaring him to death. And if you didn't want him to have sex with Sookie, you shouldn't have helped him with the den of sin down at the waterfall. Leave Eric alone. I'm sure nothing happened that wouldn't mutual." Adele said.
Eric wanted the floor to open up and swallow him. They were embarrassing the shit out of him. He knew his ears was red again. He liked their open and honest relationship with Sookie. But Dam! He wouldn't so sure he could handle it. Michelle come out then. Eric was expecting another embarrassing question. But instead she saved him. Thank God!
" Eric, please be a dear and go and get y'alls drinks from the bar. I put you all some drinks and sandwiches in a cooler. I didn't know if you would be back before lunch." Michelle stated.
She gave Adele and Corbett both the evil eye, She knew what they we're up to. Before Eric closed the door he heard Michelle getting on to her husband and mother-in-law.
" I know you were not just trying to intimidate that boy. I have a good mind to tell Sookie and let her get a hold of you. She wont be as forgiving. ." Michelle shouted.
You could hear Corbett stuttering then.
" B-Baby, I.. I was just messing w- with him." Corbett said defeated.
" I'm old, I don't care either way. That boy is sex on legs, Sookie would be stupid not to have sex with him." Adele said.
" Mother!" Corbett shouted.
Michelle was laughing. Eric had heard enough. He went to see where Sookie and Pam were also. They we're coming down the stairs. Sookie had braided Pam's hair. Eric had to smile.
" Your mother packed us some sandwiches and drinks in the cooler." Eric said.
" Sounds good. It will take awhile to get the animals fed. Then we'll go to the clinic." Sookie said.
The phone rung and Sookie answered it and It was for her.
" Fallen Star Ranch" { Sookie}
" Yes, Yes. I got the clinic going. Bring her on. I'll be waiting on you when you get there." {Sookie}
Is everything ok? {Eric}
"Don't know, That was Mrs. Compton. Her dog has had a seizure. She's wanting me to look at her. You and Pam up for it?" {Sookie said.
"Yeah, I am." {Eric Said}
"Yes, You need to help the poor dog Sookie." { Pam said}
"OK, let's go. We've got to meet hem down there." Sookie said.
Sookie told everyone on the porch what was going on and the three of them took off in Eric's truck. They arrived the same time Mrs. Compton did.
"Hello Sookie, I hoe you are well. My Ginger is sick today. She had a seizure about twenty minutes ago. I was worried because it seem so much worse than the one she had before." Mrs. Compton said.
Pam was nearly in tears thinking the little dog was sick.
" Pam, we are going to make him better. Don't worry sweetheart." Sookie bent down talking to Pam.
Sookie got the dog from Mrs. Compton. She told Pam and Eric to follow her. And told Mrs. Compton to have a seat out front. Sookie told Eric to p[ick Pam up and place her on the exam table. He done as she said.
" OK Pam. We have to figure out what is going on with Ginger. I need you to stay calm. She may not like some of the stuff we have to do. But remember we are doing it trying to make her feel better." Sookie spoke softly.
Sookie went and got some gloves for her and Pam. She helped Pam put hers on. She went to looking over Ginger. Ginger was fine now. So she took Ginger and Pam back out front.
" Mrs. Compton I need you to do me a favor. I need you to start a dairy of Gingers seizures. We need to see if we can figure out what is triggering the. But in the meantime, Ginger is fine. If we have to, we can give her meds. But we don't want to do that unless her seizures get really bad. Because she'll be on them for the rest of her life." Sookie said.
" Oh, Ok. I'll fix her a dairy. Thank you for checking her. I'm glad we got a vet this close now. I've been having to drive a hour to get to a vet." Mrs. Compton said.
They all said good-bye to Mrs. Compton. With that they closed the clinic back down to go feed the animals.
" Well Pam, How did you like it? " Sookie asked.
" I loved it. You get to love on all the animals and its job. It's so cool." Pam replied.
"Yeah, it is. But you are more than welcome to help me anytime. When your dad has to work late or something, I can come get you and you can help me. That is if your dad don't mind." Sookie said.
" Oh that is awesome. Can I daddy?" Pam asked.
" Sure. As long as you promise to mind Sookie. And be a good girl." Eric replied.
" I promise daddy. I'll be good." Pam said.
Sookie looked over at Eric to make sure she didn't over step her bounds. But what she seen in Eric's eyes, she almost cried. He looked grateful that she took a interest in Pam.
"Eric remember our talk. About priorities. You do realize I have the same right? Sookie asked.
" I do now. Thank you. It means a lot." Eric replied.
" No need. I'm being selfish." Sookie said.
She reached and tickled Pam. Pam was giggling. They took off checking on the animals and Giving the horses apples. When they got done they went back to Sookie's house.
" Do you want to come in?" Sookie asked.
" I should probably get Pam home. She's had a busy day. And I'm sure your ready for us to leave." Eric said.
" No actually the opposite. But I understand about getting her home. Just call and let me know you both made it home ok." Sookie said.
Sookie looked disappointed. So did Pam to be honest. Eric didn't want to leave. He wanted to be with Sookie.
" Why don't you grab a overnight bag and follow me home. We can cook supper together and I have a spare room. You can stay there tonight if you like. And then we'll all be together in the morning when we wake up." Eric said.
He had his fingers crossed. He wanted Sookie to come home with them. He had never took another woman into his house. Nora hadn't lived in his and Pam's house now. So there wouldn't be ant awkwardness. And he knew Pam loved the idea the way she was bouncing around in her seat.
" OK. But why don't I cook supper for you and Pam. Just give me your address and I'll stop by the grocery store. Do you have a grill?" Sookie asked.
" Yes, I have a grill. But Sookie I would be glad to cook for you." Eric replied.
" No, No. I can get some hot dogs for Pam and Steaks for us. I'll get enough to get her to try it. And Pam I'll get the stuff to fix some chocolate chip cookies. And I can get some ice cream. It'll be fun." Sookie said.
" That sounds good to me. What about you Pam?" Eric said.
" Sounds real good daddy. Can I ride with Sookie though? I would rather come home when she came over." Pam said.
" Only if its ok with Sookie." Eric said.
" Sounds good to me. And Pam I want you to stay with me also. Give us some more girl time and daddy can relax till we get there. Come on sweetie." Sookie said.
She was getting Pam out of her car seat. Eric loved this feeling. Could you fall in love with somebody after this amount of time? If somebody were to ask him that last week, he would say, Hell No! but now, now that he had met Sookie. He knew you could fall in love this fast. He knew he already fell in love for Sookie. How could you know you loved some one so soon? But he was going to go with it. It felt to good not to. Pam got out of the car,
"Bye Daddy. Love you." Pam Said.
"Bye Princess. You be good and I'll see you as soon as you get home. Sookie , you two be careful. And I have already texted you my address. Take your time. I'll be there when you two get there." Eric said.
Sookie just nodded her head and waved. Her and Pam was already going up the stairs into the house to pack Sookie's bag. Eric turned on the radio and drove home listening to music that were saying the words he yet couldn't speak.
Sookie and Pam made their way through the grocery store. They even got the stuff to make a strawberry cake. They we're nearly to Eric's house before Pam spoke. She look like she was in deep thought.
" Sookie, can I ask you something? {Pam}
" You can ask me anything baby." {Sookie}
" Do you want to be my new mommy?" {Pam}
Sookie was stunned. She never thought that Pam would think this, not this quick anyway. She would love to be Pam's mom. But what if her and Eric didn't work out? Where would that leave Pam? But this is the part Eric was talking about . About accepting Pam into this relationship too. She would need to talk to Eric to make sure she didn't screw this up.
"Pam, You have a mother. I know she passed away, but no one can replace her. Yes, I want you to love me. And I do think of you as a daughter. But Pam Me and your dad need more time before we start talking about being a mom and dad together. No matter what we are best friends. And I love you and you come first. When me and you dad decides anything in the long run , I'll make sure you know before anyone else. Is that a deal?" Sookie replied.
" Yes , I understand. I know I'm suppose to have a mother and father. Or some of the kids have two moms or two dads. But I don't remember my mother. And I don't think I would like her very much anyway. Dad was talking with one of his friends on the phone. And he told them some of the stuff my mother had done. But It made me mad. Why would she want to hurt my daddy?" Pam said.
Sookie was getting in over her head. She didn't know anything about Nora except what Eric had told her. And from what she could tell it wasn't good.
" Baby, Sometimes we hurt the people we love the most. I don't think we mean too. It just turns out that way. And you need to forgive yor mother for what she ever done to your daddy. Holding like that against somebody that even here to defend her actions is wrong. You or I neither one knows what she was thinking. But I will tell you this Baby, I will never try and hurt you. I might hurt your feeling or make you mad at one point. But please come and talk to me, please. Don't let it fester ok?" Sookie said.
" OK. I'll come and talk to you first." Pam sid.
With that, they pulled into Eric's drive way. His house was beautiful. And it had a well kept lawn. Sookie and Pam grabbed the groceries. But by the time they made it to the door, Eric was opening it. He greeted them with a smile. Pam had a huge smile on her face. Sookie was looking at him. The only thing that came to his head was how this felt so right. He was expecting Sookie to say, Honey I'm home at ant time. But she just nodded and said hello.
" Let me have some of these bags girls. And we'll take them to the kitchen and I'll show Sookie the rest of the house." Eric said.
" I want her to see my room daddy. Maybe we can have a tea party after while." Pam said.
" I think I would like that Pam. Let's get this stuff put away first." Sookie replied.
" Here is the kitchen Sookie. I'll help with anything you need. I should have all the pans and stuff you need." Eric said.
" Eric, I love this kitchen. It wont be a bother to cook in here at all." Sookie said.
Eric had a brand new kitchen. He had to remodel it. It was just to new.
" Eric did you have the kitchen remodeled? " Sookie asked.
" Yes, I had to have the whole house remodeled. It was in very bad shape when I got it. But it had good bones. So I had everything took out, and replaced everything." Eric replied.
They put the groceries up and Sookie got a tour. She loved everything. She loved Pam's room. She had a princess room. And Eric had a library. She loved all the books. He also had a pool out back. It he didn't just have a grill. He had a outdoor kitchen. She loved it. And she made sure to tell Eric how much she liked it. They all went back to the kitchen.
" Eric , why don't you and Pam put on your bathing suits and go swimming for awhile and I'll put the baked potatoes on the grill. It takes them awhile to cook. And then Me and Pam can cook the cookies." Sookie said.
" You don't have your bathing suit do you?" Eric asked.
" No, I didn't realize you had a pool. But it makes no diffrence. I need to get the food on. I just thought you and Pam would want to spend some time together." Sookie said.
" That's ok. How about we help you. And Pam and I both could help with the cookies. I don't know much about cooking but I can help. And I'm always up to learning." Eric said.
" Sounds good." Sookie said.
They got busy getting the food prepped. They got everything going. Sookie was busy showing Pam how to mix the ingredients for the cookies. But Eric was staring at them He was fascinated by watching the two of them together. It was like Pam watched Sookie in awe. Sookie was so patient with Pam. She explained everything she was doing so Pam could understand and she made it fun for her. He could watch them all day long.
" Ok Pam, why don't you set the table and I'll get everything else ready." Sookie said.
" Pam had the table set and Sookie brought in supper. It all looked great. They sit down and eat and they all shared stories of their life. But Pam looked real serious for a moment and then spoke.
" Daddy, Can Sookie take me school shopping? She is a girl. And she'll know where I need to go." Pam said.
Pam had been worried where she could go school shopping. She wanted her girly things. And Eric really didn't know where to get it around here.
" Oh Pam, I would love to take you shopping. They have some great stores around. You just have to know where to look." Sookie said.
" Since Sookie don't seem to mind, she can take you. But can I go with you? It will be like a family date. And I can take you girls out to eat. Not to mention I need to get some things for class." Eric replied.
" Yeah, a family date sounds good." Pam said.
" Pam why don't you get a bath while I clean up and when you come back down you can have some cookies and a glass of milk before bed time. Sound good?" Sookie said.
"I would like that." Pam replied.
Eric got up and made sure Sookie didn't need his help before he went and got Pam in the tub. Pam was talking a mile a minute about Sookie.
" Daddy, I asked Sookie if she wanted to be my new mommy." Pam said.
Eric went still. Oh god, He didn't think Pam would care this much about Sookie already. But he had to find out what went on.
" And what did she say Princess?" Eric said. He was tring to seem unaffected by her statement.
" She said, that I had a mom. But she loved me already. And I think we can trust her daddy. She said she would never hurt me or you. I know mommy was mean to you daddy." Pam said.
Eric was shocked by the statement Pam just made. How could she know how Nora treated him. Surely Sookie wouldn't say anything to Pam about that. He was fixing to get pissed. But he decided he needed to ask Pam how she knew.
" Princess, How do you know mommy was mean to me?" Eric asked.
" I heard you talking to your friend Godric while you was on the phone. I heard what you told him she had done. Mommy sounds really mean daddy. A mommy is suppose to be nice to the daddy. I know that much." Pam said.
"Princess, mommy loved you very much. She may have not been nice to me all the time, but she loved me her own way. And I'm sorry you heard that. You should have told me before now. You can always tell me anything or ask me anything. I don't want you to worry about me. I'm suppose to worry for you." Eric said.
He really didn't know what to say. He didn't want to out right lie to her. But he wouldn't tell her the truth of the situation either. Pam was to smart for her own good sometimes.
Eric got Pam's pajamas on and they went down stairs and there sit Sookie. She had the coffee table filled with cookies and 3 glasses of milk. She also had Beauty and Beast paused at the start. They all sit down and Sookie started the movie. They got their fill of milk and cookies and Pam fell asleep almost immediately. Eric reached over and grabbed Sookie's hand. Sookie looked at him and smiled. The last thing he remembered is Sookie waking him up to go get in he bed. He was tired from staying up so late the night before. Sookie had took Pam to bed evidently. Because when he asked about her she told him Pam was already took care of. He was asleep when his head hit the pillow. His last thought was just how right all of this felt.
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